Commemorating a special person or animal with a gift to the Equine Science Center can be tremendously satisfying. It is a lasting tribute to a friend, colleague, or loved one and provides valuable support to New Jersey’s leading equine research facility.
Memorial remembrances may be made with a gift of $50 or more. For further information on making a gift of any kind in support of the Equine Science Center, contact the Center at 848-932-9419, or via email at esc@njaes.rutgers.edu. Gifts may also be made securely online or via postal mail using our downloadable donation form.
In Honor of Friends & Family
Often individuals honor friends or family members with a gift to their favorite philanthropic organization. Below are the names of those who have been honored with a gift to the Equine Science Center.
Cathy Decker and Leo McNamara
Sandy Denarski
Patricia Hogan, D.V.M., ACVS
Charles F. Kearns
Daniel P Keenan, V.M.D.
Lynsey Makkreel, V.M.D.
Karyn Malinowski, Ph.D.
Ron McAlister, V.M.D.
Josephine Mckie
David Meirs II, V.M.D.
Taylor and June Palmer
Sarah L. Ralston, V.M.D., Ph.D.
Maggi Romano
Kelly Steimle
Sharon Vaillancourt, D.V.M., MS
John M. Walsh, D.V.M.
Pamela Arena Weidel
In Honor of Horses & Special Pets
Organizations or individuals may also choose to donate a gift in honor of a special pet or animal. Below are the names of those who have donated a gift to the Equine Science Center.
Trinity Episcopal Church
In Memory of Friends & Family
There is a time-honored tradition of philanthropic giving in memory of beloved friends and family. Many members of the horse community have chosen to make commemorative gifts to the Equine Science Center. The names of those memorialized appear below on the Equine Science Center Honor Roll.
Kim Ann Alston
Ellen "Scotty" Bennett
Frank J. Bongiorno
Peter Bousum, V.M.D.
John A. Cashman, Jr.
Nicola Castagliola
Anthony Chekenian
Cecelia Chupela
Peter J. Cofrancesco, III
Del Cote
Josie Coverdale, Ph.D.
Ronald S. Dancer
Stephen P. Dey, II, D.V.M
James F. Doherty
Paul Doherty
Richard E. Doran, D.V.M.
Mary Wick Elias
Mary Farkas
Martha Jean Gale
Amy Gerber, V.M.D.
Jane Bradshaw Gilbert
Katie Shearer Grady
Patrick D. Guirnalda, Ph.D.
Sherrie Hankins
Ron Harning
Bob Harrison
Judy Harrison
William Height, Sr.
Cindy Hetzell
Georgianne Jones
Joann Kelty
Mary L. Klink
Marge Lake
James Lasher
Geraldine Leonarski
Mitchell Leonarski
Dolores Malinowski
Thomas George Mannos
Melissa McKee
Sam McKee
Patricia A. McLoughlin
Leo C. McNamara
Edward Mullen
Eleanor Margentino
Lt. Col. James V. Marsh
David Meirs II, V.M.D.
Antoinette Nigito
Carol Reed
Jerry (Gerald) Reed
Anthony Romano Sr.
Sue Rothermel
Heinz Reuter
Marie Sager
Alfred Sasso
Grace Simoncini
Max Spann, Sr.
Gwendolin E. Stableford
Ben Stafford Jr.
Marion Sumpf
Salvatore Villante
Arthur S. Willets
Steve Williams
In Memory of Horses & Special Pets
Several veterinarians have pledged to provide memorial donations for their clients’ animals. We would especially like to thank Foundation Equine, Bordentown, New Jersey and Dr. Sharon Vaillancourt of Atlantic Equine Clinic, Egg Harbor, New Jersey. Individuals also make donations in memory of their horses, pets and other animals. Following is our memorial Honor Roll for these special animals: