50th Annual Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Parade Aides to the Grand Marshal
Joseph Duelk Jr. - AOH Division 1TBA
To be announced
Father Donald J. Whalen - AOH Division 2Shawn W. Casey
Shawn W. Casey, born in 1973, was raised in Floral Park, New York, where he studied Industrial Electricity and Electronics at Floral Park Memorial and Sewanhaka High Schools. After graduation, he pursued a degree in Technical Theatre at Rutgers University and spent the next decade touring the world with various entertainers.
Shawn and his wife, Karen, married in 2003 and moved to Washingtonville in 2006. They are the proud parents of three children: Bridget, Eileen, and Seán. Together, their family has embraced their Irish heritage, with all three children dedicating many years to Irish step dancing and competing in numerous feiseanna throughout the Northeast.
Professionally, Shawn serves as Service Hotline Manager and IT Manager for Bäumer of America, where he leads teams focused on customer service, operational excellence, and employee development.
Shawn is a proud member of the Father Donald J. Wheelan Division 2 Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cornwall and serves as an officer of the AOH-DJW Corp., the property arm of AOH Division 2. He actively participates in the Division's meetings, charitable initiatives, and community outreach efforts. He regularly volunteers at the Division's monthly breakfast, the annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner that helps provide meals and assistance to local families during the Christmas season, and many other community events.
Shawn is also a parishioner of St. Mary's Church in Washingtonville and is grateful for the many friendships and meaningful connections he has developed through both his faith community and the Ancient Order of Hibernians.
Shawn is deeply honored to represent AOH Division 2 as its Aide to the Grand Marshal for the 2027 Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade.
McGuinness - McDonald - AOH Division 3 TBA
TBA
Fr. Emmanuel Hourihan - AOH Division 4Sean Heppes
Sean Heppes is the grandson of Ronnie and Kay Heppes and the son of Eugene and Sharon Heppes. He is a 2021 graduate of John S. Burke Catholic High School and a 2025 graduate of Mount Saint Mary College.
Since 2021, Sean has served as the Assistant Director of St. Patrick’s CYO, where he has played an integral role in the organization and development of its youth athletic programs. His responsibilities include coaching, officiating, scheduling, and the coordination and management of volunteers.
Sean previously served as the Junior Varsity Boys Basketball Head Coach and Varsity Boys Basketball Coach at his alma mater, John S. Burke Catholic, during the 2022–2023 and 2023–2024 seasons. During his tenure, the Eagles captured back-to-back sectional championships and celebrated two players who reached the prestigious 1,000-point career scoring milestone in consecutive seasons.
Sean currently serves as a mathematics teacher at Saint Joseph Regional High School in Montvale, New Jersey, where he continues his commitment to education, mentorship, and the development of young men both in and beyond the classroom.
Sean is honored to represent AOH Division 4 as its Aide to the Grand Marshal for the 2027 Mid-Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Our Lady of Knock - LAOH Division 2Denise Morgan
Denise Morgan (nee Hurley) was born and raised in Staten Island, New York. She is the eldest of three girls born to Rose and Bill Hurley. Denise's grandfather, Jeremiah Hurley, was born in Boston, but lived in the county of Cork, Ireland for several years before returning to the United States. Denise and her husband, Bob Morgan, have resided in New Windsor for almost 40 years and have recently celebrated their Golden Wedding Anniversary. They have two sons, Bill (wife Maddie) and Tim (wife Randi) and two grandsons, Liam and Ryan.
Denise is a retired Registered Nurse and has worked for many years, primarily in Mental Health. Denise holds a B.S. in Psychology from Mount St. Mary’s College and a Master of School Psychology from Marist College.
Denise enjoys being active in the community. She is a long-time member of Our Lady of Knock, LAOH Division 2 in Cornwall, where she is the Immediate Past President, and the Financial Secretary. She and Bob have been parishioners at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Newburgh for several years. Denise was a Religious Education Instructor for many years and facilitated students with special needs in receiving their sacraments. Other organizations Denise is currently involved with are: Deacon Jack Seymour Food Pantry in Newburgh, Coldenham Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary, and the Orange County Volunteer Firemen’s Assoc. Ladies Auxiliary.
Denise is very honored to be named as an Aide in the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade and is excited to march behind the 50th Grand Marshal and the other Aides of the 2027 parade.
Mary of the Gael - LAOH Division 5Maryanne Strommer
Maryanne Strommer is a first generation Irish American born in June 0f 1974 in Manhattan to Margaret and Daniel Lucey. They resided in the Bronx, NY and subsequently settled in Rock Tavern, NY in Orange County. Maryanne’s lineage traces back to counties Galway/Claire border on her mother’s side and county Cork on her father’s side. Maryanne learned from an early age the importance of always being kind to others. This was instilled in Maryanne from an early age and was likewise learned by her siblings as well. Maryanne is the eldest sister of four.
Maryanne was in the business machine/optics industry for nearly 20 years before becoming a NYS certified teacher following her graduation from Long Island University with a Master’s degree in Education and Literacy. She is currently a teacher for NYS DOCCS. Maryanne is also a member of LAOH 5 in Monroe, NY where she is also the Historian for both the LAOH 5 and the Orange County LAOH.
Maryanne and her husband Kevin reside in Campbell Hall, NY with their children Gerard and Katharineann as well as Ann Strommer the children’s paternal grandmother and their two German Shepherds. Maryanne is the proud mother of Sebastian Buccellato and step-mother of Davan Strommer.
Maryanne is very honored to be named as an Aide in the Mid-Hudson St. Patrick’s Parade and is excited to march behind her husband Kevin, the 50th Grand Marshal of the 2027 parade.
Greenwood Lake Gaelic Cultural SocietyTBA
To be announced.
Irish Heritage FestivalTBA
To be announced.
St. Brendan's Gaelic Football ClubJohn O'Sullivan
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Our Lady of Lourdes Benevolent AssociationTBA
To be announced.
Mary of the Gael - LAOH 5 Junior Division
Maeve Cunniffe
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