Announcing 2025 “Persons of the Year”
The Pelham Civic Association, one of Westchester County’s leading volunteer charitable organizations since 1939, is proud to announce Mary Curto and Terry Martell as the 2025 “Persons of the Year”. This prestigious honor will be formally presented at the Association's Annual Fall Gala, scheduled for October 24th, at the elegant Surf Club in New Rochelle.
Mary Curto
Terry Martell
Mary Curto
If community is the heart of Pelham, then Mary Curto is one of its strongest and most enduring pulses. Mary and her husband, Joe, moved to Pelham in 1992, drawn by its spirit and small-town charm. Together with their children—Nina, Joseph, and Madeline—the Curto family quickly became an integral part of the Pelham fabric. For more than three decades, Mary has poured her energy, talent, and heart into making Pelham a better place to live for everyone, including the Prospect Hill PTA, Pelham Little League, Pelham Recreation Commission, and so much more.
Terry Martell
A Pelham resident since 1981, Terry Martell has spent decades strengthening our community—as President of the Pelham Board of Education during the building of the Middle School, Chair of the Pelham Heights Association, and a longtime youth sports coach. He has led local nonprofits including the Pelham Art Center and United Way, and served as a CUNY trustee and finance professor at Baruch College.
2025 Fall Gala
The selection of Mary Curto and Terry Martell recognizes their exceptional commitment to the Pelham community, particularly in supporting the youth, elderly, and those in need. Their efforts embody the spirit of community service and exemplify the core values of the Pelham Civic Association.
The Fall Gala will celebrate these remarkable individuals and raise crucial funds to support the continued work of the Pelham Civics Association.
For more information, tickets, or to make a donation, please contact Fall Gala Chair Maurice Owen-Michaane at maurice@pelhamcivics.org.
