Fulton, NY - The United Way of Greater Oswego County recently honored the memory of Pat Casper by naming her as the recipient of the Dr. Fran Koenigsberg Award.  The award is given annually to recognize a volunteer who best demonstrates an exceptional commitment to the nurturing of the spirit of learning in children. 

“We present this award posthumously to Patricia Casper. Pat worked diligently as a volunteer with our Success By 6 program.  Pat was a creative, dedicated, and spirited woman of great presence and positive energy.  Pat gave completely of herself to ensure that all our county’s children would be well prepared to begin their education,” said Melanie Trexler, executive director of the United Way of Greater Oswego County. 

Pat’s husband, Bob Casper accepted the award and praised the efforts of the United Way’s Success By 6 program and spoke of how his wife enjoyed working with the program and helping the children of Oswego County.  “It is my honor to receive this award on behalf of my wife.  I want to thank the team over at Success By 6 for their hard work on a program that really adds value to our community.  My wife was friend and colleague of Fran Koenigsberg and I thank you for honoring my wife in this way,” he said.

Cut line for photo: The United Way of Greater Oswego County honored Pat Casper posthumously with the Fran Koenigsberg Award at its annual meeting held March 12^th at the American Foundry in Oswego.  Pictured above from left are: Past President of the United Way’s Board of Directors, Dr. Richard Tesoriero;  Pat’s husband, Bob Casper; Executive Director of the United Way, Melanie Trexler; and President of the United Way Board of Directors, John Scardella.