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, located in the Oakwood section of

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. Opened in 1961, the school is named in honor of

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Joseph Farrell, a

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, as well as a religious, political and community leader on Staten Island.

Notable alumni

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; former dean,

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(born 1956) – former

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(born 1969) –

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man * Dan Donovan (born 1956) – former

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; former District Attorney of Richmond County *

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; Staten Island Borough President *

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of the

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(as a prospect for the

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of the

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) * John Gallucci Jr. (class of 1985) – founder and president, JAG Physical Therapy; CEO, JAG-ONE Physical Therapy; medical coordinator,

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; author * Joseph Gatto (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, ''

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, representing the 24th District which encompasses most of Staten Island *

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; District Attorney of Richmond County * James Murray (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, ''

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(born 1975, class of 1993) – actor * Ryan Rossiter (born 1989) – professional basketball player *

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man * Louis R. Tobacco (born 1972, class of 1990) – president, Monsignor Farrell High School; former

man * William J. Taverner –

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; editor, ''

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(born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, ''

'' * Edmund Whalen (born 1958, class of 1976) – auxiliary bishop,

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; former principal, Monsignor Farrell High School *

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"Island Native John Wolyniec Named USL Coach of the Year"
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''. November 4, 2016. Retrieved February 28, 2017. "It's been quite a few weeks for Annadale native and former Major League Soccer player John Wolyniec. The one-time Monsignor Farrell and Fordham University star not only guided the New York Red Bulls II to the United Soccer Leagues (USL) championship, but was named the USL 2016 Coach of the Year earlier this week".

References

External links

* , the school's official website {{authority control Boys' schools in New York City Congregation of Christian Brothers secondary schools Educational institutions established in 1961 1961 establishments in New York City Roman Catholic high schools in Staten Island