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The Holyoke Credit Union awarded two $500 college scholarships as a part of its Renzo "Patch" Peccioli Memorial Scholarship, named in memory of one of HCU's longtime Board members, at a recent ceremony at HCU'S main branch at 490 Westfield Road. Christopher Kalmbach of East Longmeadow, was on hand to receive his scholarship from Peccioli's wife Jo Peccioli, her daughter Penny Copplestone, son-in-law Barry Copplestone and granddaughter Samantha Copplestone. Gerard A. Cantin, first vice chairman and President Mike Murphy represented the Credit Union. Kalmbach is the son of Carol and Michael Kalmbach, HCU members since 1982. "This scholarship is a great head start for my education at UMass," said Kalmbach, who will attend University of Massachusetts Commonwealth College in the fall. Kimberlee West, of Holyoke, was unable to attend the ceremony for her scholarship. "My husband would have been very proud to have this scholarship in his name. He took his role at the Credit Union very seriously," said Peccioli. "I am thrilled to be a part of helping these two excellent students with their college careers."2006 is the sixth year of HCU's Scholarship program and the first as a memorial to Peccioli. From left are Gerard A. Cantin, Samantha Copplestone, Mike Murphy, Penny Copplestone, Barry Copplestone, Jo Peccioli and Christopher Kalmbach.
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