United Way Westchester and Putnam (UWWP) hosted its annual Day of Golf presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance at Scarsdale Golf Club on Monday, Sept. 12. It was record-setting as it was UWWP’s third straight sold-out Day of Golf. The fun-filled day served as an opportunity for friends of United Way to support its efforts and for UWWP to recognize the philanthropic commitment and community leadership of Joseph D. Roberto, chairman, president, and chief executive officer of PCSB Bank.

Born and raised in Westchester, Roberto has been a long-time advocate for the community and a champion of the nonprofit sector. A Mount Vernon native, Roberto’s professional banking career spans almost 50 years in various financial management and executive positions for other financial institutions. Roberto is chairman, president, and chief executive officer of PCSB Bank, a $2 billion commercial bank headquartered in Westchester County, a position he has held since 2012. Before joining PCSB Bank, Roberto began his career at Yonkers Savings and Loan Association and served as a chief financial officer until its sale in 2002.

“We are delighted to honor Joe,” UWWP President and CEO Tom Gabriel said. “The success of events like this, with the help of community people like Joe, affords us the ability to protect and support those that need help most. We could not have done this without our supporters and partners.” 

Roberto said that after learning some staggering statistics from United Way, he was happy to get involved and honored to be recognized.

“The number of households that live in poverty or paycheck to paycheck, in what is nationally known to be a wealthy community, is startling,” Roberto said. “It is always an honor for PCSB to team up with United Way and to assist in the organization’s efforts in the community. It is an even bigger honor to be recognized. I was happy to enjoy the beautiful weather and a great day on the course with so many exceptional people. It was a privilege.”

The best round was played by the foursome of Jonathan Borg, Bruce Schanzer, Phil Schanzer and Michael Klein of Borg & Bryks LLP. The second-place finishers were Cathy Hoffman, Ken Berish, Greg Boston, and Mark Girolomo of Atlantic Westchester. Coming in third place was the foursome of Joseph Roberto, Jeffrey Kellogg, Michael Schiliro, and Richard Weiss of PCSB Bank.

“Special thanks to everyone who came out, supported us, or helped put this event together,” said Bud Hammer, UWWP board chairman and president of Atlantic Westchester.

The funds from the event will support UWWP programs.

Last year, United Way distributed over $6.2 million worth of essential goods and 790,000lbs of free groceries to households in Westchester and Putnam Counties; provided more than 270,000 referrals around basic human needs through its 211 Helpline; administered more than $700,000 in grants to local nonprofits; and so much more. UWWP has invested or leveraged more than $24.2 million to help more than 353,000 families in our community.

“At United Way, we believe that we are stronger together,” Gabriel said. “It is only by being United that we can change the world for the better. We thank you for being a part of these efforts by your presence at the Day of Golf.”

The Day of Golf Committee includes Carmelo Alvarado of PCSB Bank; Sam Cooper of Regeneron; John M. Flannery, Esq. of Wilson Elser; Bud Hammer of Atlantic Westchester Inc.; Cathy Hoffman of Atlantic Westchester Inc.; Thomas P. Mooney of Signature Bank; William M. Mooney III, Esq. of Signature Bank, William M. Mooney, Jr., of Simone Healthcare Development; Kevin J. Plunkett, Esq. of Simone Development Companies and Matthew Saidman of Mutual of America Financial Group.

The Day of Golf event, presented by Liberty Mutual Insurance, is generously sponsored by Apple Bank, Atlantic Westchester, Inc., Cuddy &Feder LLP, Empire City Casino, Lawley Insurance, Inc., LeChase Construction Service, LLC, Mutual of America, NuEnergen, LLC; PCSB Bank, PepsiCo, Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Signature Bank, Simone Development Companies, Solar Electric Systems Inc., Wilson Elser Moskowitz Edelman & Dicker LLP, and UA Local 21 Plumbers & Steamfitters.

To donate to support Joe Roberto and United Way, visit www.uwwp.org/golf or contact Sean Walsh, development associate, at 914 997 6700 X 752 or swalsh@uwwp.org.