Smithtown Town Hall Dedicated In Honor Of Patrick R. Vecchio

“I commend the Town Board for taking this well-deserved action. Supervisor Vecchio has been a longtime friend, neighbor and mentor of mine and I am thrilled that the building where he has spent the past 38 years leading the Town of Smithtown will be named in honor of him,” said Suffolk County Legislator Robert Trotta (R- Fort Salonga, NY).

With an audience packed with friends and supporters the Town Board surprised Town Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio and dedicated Smithtown Town Hall in his honor.  Patrick Vecchio, with 38 years as Town Supervisor, is the longest serving Supervisor on Long Island.  The decision to dedicate the building in “Honor of Patrick R. Vecchio” was approved with a 4-0 vote (Supervisor Vecchio did not vote). The resolution was read by a solemn Deputy Suprvisor Thomas McCarthy who beamed with happiness after the resolution passed. The Supervisor had tears in his eyes as everyone stood up and applauded his service. In a conversation after the meeting Supervisor Vecchio said the he was honored by the decision to dedicate the Town Hall in his honor. As for becoming emotional,  “Of course I cried, I’m Italian.”(click on photos to enlarge)

Supervisor Patrick R. Vecchio