Monsignor Farrell High School is a Catholic high school for boys, located in the Oakwood section of Staten Island, New York, United States. Opened in 1961, the school is named in honor of Monsignor Joseph Farrell, a Catholic priest, as well as a religious, political and community leader on Staten Island.
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In pop culture
In 1985, filming for the music video of Billy Joel’s top ten hit song You're Only Human (Second Wind), took place outside of the school’s main entrance.
Notable alumni
Bill Britton (born 1955, class of 1974) – former PGA Tour player
David Carr (born 1987, class of 2005) – member, New York City Council
Christopher Celenza (born 1967, class of 1985) – James B. Knapp Dean, Zanvyl Krieger School of Arts and Sciences, Johns Hopkins University; former dean, Georgetown College at Georgetown University
Tom Cosgrove (born 1996, class of 2014) – pitcher, San Diego Padres
Kevin Coyle (born 1956) – former defensive coordinator, Miami Dolphins
Michael Cusick (born 1969) – New York State Assemblyman
Dan Donovan (born 1956) – former U.S. Congressman from New York; former District Attorney of Richmond County
Vito Fossella (born 1965) – former U.S. Congressman from New York; Staten Island Borough President
Joe Gambardella (born 1993, class of 2011) – professional ice hockey player, Utica Comets of the American Hockey League (as a prospect for the New Jersey Devils of the National Hockey League)
Joe Gatto (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers
Paul C. Genereux (born 1950, class of 1968) – US Army brigadier general
Andrew Lanza (born 1964, class of 1982) – lawyer; Republican politician; member, New York State Senate, representing the 24th District which encompasses most of Staten Island
John Lavelle (born 1981) – actor and playwright
Pete Lembo (born 1970, class of 1988) – head football coach, University at Buffalo
Michael McMahon (born 1957) – former U.S. Congressman; District Attorney of Richmond County
James Murray (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers
Kevin O'Connor – former general manager, Utah Jazz
James Oddo (born 1966) – former Staten Island Borough President; former New York City Councilman
Brian Quinn (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers
Theo Rossi (born 1975, class of 1993) – actor
Ryan Rossiter (born 1989) – professional basketball player
Michael Tannousis – New York State Assemblyman
William J. Taverner – sex educator; editor, American Journal of Sexuality Education
Louis R. Tobacco (born 1972, class of 1990) – president, Monsignor Farrell High School; former New York State Assemblyman
Sal Vulcano (born 1976, class of 1994) – cast member, Impractical Jokers
Edmund Whalen (born 1958, class of 1976) – auxiliary bishop, Archdiocese of New York; former principal, Monsignor Farrell High School
John Wolyniec (born 1977, class of 1995) – former Major League Soccer player