30th Annual Third Age Achievement Awards
Presented by CDPHP
Honoring individuals in their third age who prove that growing older doesn’t mean slowing down
Friday, April 17, 2026 • 11:30 A.M.
Wolferts Roost Country Club • Albany
Celebrating 30 Years of Leadership, Service and Impact
Proudly presented by CDPHP, LifePath’s 30th Annual Third Age Achievement Awards will honor remarkable individuals whose leadership, service and dedication have made a lasting impact in our community. This year’s event is led by last year’s honorees, Chair Paul Grondahl and Emcee Benita Zahn, and celebrates lives of distinction, highlighting those who continue to inspire, uplift and strengthen the Capital Region in their third age.
Become a sponsor or join the honoree committee and show your support for the honorees!
Meet This Year's Class
Bob Belber
General Manager, MVP Arena
Connie Centrello
St. Vincent’s de Paul Church
William Kennedy
Novelist & Journalist
Chet Opalka
Community Leader
Bob Passonno
Community Volunteer
Deb Riitano
Director, Hubbard Interfaith Sanctuary
Anne Saile
Healthcare and Government Executive
Crickett Thomas-O’Dell
Director, Statewide Pre-Apprentice Program for Workforce Development Institute & NYS Building & Construction Trades Council
Thank You to Our Sponsors
Presenting
Barrier Breaker
E. Stewart & Kimberly Jones
Renegade
Alzheimer's Disease Research Center
Bishop Beaudry Construction, LLC
Centers Health Care
Pierro, Connor & Strauss, LLC
Honorary Committee
Wallace Altes
Fred Altman, Esq.
Hon. Robert Beston
Michelle Borisenok
Theresa Bourgeois
Stacey Bridge
Peter C. Brown
Aaron F. Carbone, Esq.
BJ Costello
Vera L. Dordick
Fred Erlich
Kim Eriole
Debby Goedeke
Paul & Mary Grondahl
Amal Hechehouche
Jerry & Mary Ann Jennings
Maria Jones
Rev. James J. Kane
Joan A. Lipscomb
Gary March & Sarah Hubel March
Barb McConkey
Hon. Daniel P. McCoy
Hon. John T. McDonald III, RPh.
Hon. Dr. Carolyn McLaughlin
Mary Alice Molgard
Mary Moller
Susan Nixon, Esq.
Val Osborn
Mayor Charles Patricelli
Chef Yono & Donna Purnomo
Michael Quaranta
Leonard Ricchiuti Jr.
Jack Roddy
Mary Rozak
Ray Shafer
Ken & Marggie Skinner
Wesley & Ann-Marie Smith
Ilene & Chip Stein
Emma L. Teague
Congressman Paul D. Tonko
Ed & Linda Tremblay
Lynette & Michael Tucker
Phillip Vacchio
Chris Foster & Patrick White
Hon. Wanda Willingham
Laura E. Zeliger
Corporate & Community Partners
DID YOU KNOW?? There are over 200 past honorees of the Third Age Achievement Award.
Explore the full list of past recipients.
Questions or Want to Participate?
Contact Maria Jones, Director of Marketing and Special Events,
for questions or to get involved in any of LifePath’s fundraising events.