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Introducing...
Our Extraordinary Pageant
Staff
Together we
DO make dreams come true!
"We reach for
the stars...and land among the clouds!"
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Rose
Boshnack
Mrs. New York America's Chaperone
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Among the many things that make her special, Rose is a mother of four, and grandmother of ten. The new Mrs. New York America will have the privilege of getting to know her well, as they travel together throughout New York State making appearances.
After more than thirty years in the banking business,
Rose is now retired and enjoying a relaxing life. In addition to spending time with her family, Rose is very proficient at needlepoint and crocheting.
She is originally from Brooklyn and now resides in
Hamlin, New York.
This is Rose's ninth year on the Mrs. New York
America Pageant staff.
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Judy
Cercone
Merchandise Sales |
Wisdom and extensive business experience are only a few of the things that Judy brings to our pageant. She and her brother are co-owners of two businesses,
George H. Golding, Inc., and Lock City Trucking, both of Lockport. She has been in this trucking and warehousing business that was started by her father, for over 39 years.
On a more personal level, Judy and her husband, Tony have been married for 43 years,
and have 5 children, Kevin, Ron, Scott, Kim and A.J. They also have
8 grandchildren; Craig, Jennifer, Nicholas, Kayla, Melody, Kevin, Autumn
and Anthony. Judy's hobbies include shopping, ceramics, sunning by her in ground pool, and spending time with her family.
She is a woman who knows the importance of close family
relationships, and advocates bringing up children with
faith in God, morals, integrity and lots of love!
She and Tony reside in Lockport with their 6th "child", their dog, Muffin.
This is Judy's ninth year on the Mrs. New York
America Pageant staff.
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Joanne Cercone (Pageant Executive
Director) with these two very special ladies!

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Don
Seidman
Official Pageant Photographer |
Don hales from
Pembroke, Florida. He is the official non-press
photographer for the MISS USA, MISS UNIVERSE,
MISS TEEN USA and The Mrs. America / Mrs. World
Pageant events. Known for his very flamboyant
approach to fashion (tongue in cheek), Don can be found
almost any place during show week. He can be seen at
rehearsals, outings and is especially visible on final
night. He shot his first preliminaries as well as 35
National Shows for the USA systems. Don also photographs
models, talent competitions and other pageants
throughout the United States. His expertise in fashion
photography is known and respected from coast to coast
from Hollywood, Florida to Hollywood, California. He has
snapped many top celebrities in the entertainment
industry and in 1992 made 148 trips by air. His
allegiance to film manufacturers is undying. Why?
Because, on those 148 trips he shot over 10,000 rolls of
film! So, don't be surprised if one day at an event,
someone should tap you on the shoulder and say, "Hello,
smile, I'm Don Seidman!"
This is Don's fourth year as a part of the Mrs. New York
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Judi loves working with people and thoroughly enjoys being on the pageant staff.
Since receiving her degree in Business Administration,
she has worked as a greenhouse supervisor and is
currently employed at Mount St. Mary's Hospital in
Lewiston, New York as a Health Information Management
Secretary. She and her
husband Scott have been married for 22 years, and have 2 children, Jennifer,
20 and Nicholas 18,
who are both on the pageant staff as well. They live in Lockport with their
three cats.
In her spare time, Judi enjoys movies, cooking, crafts, riding horses, and doing activities with her family.
This is Judi's ninth year on the Mrs. New York America
Pageant staff.
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Judi
Cercone
Executive Director's Personal Assistant |

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Barbara
Tomasino
Make-up Artist |
For the past 14 years, Barbara has spent her time
working in her passion; Make-up Artistry! She attended
Make-up Designory (M.U.D), a top make-up school in Los
Angeles, California, learning how to design and style
make-up, hair and wardrobe for Television, Film, Music
Videos, Runway and Print Work. Currently, Barb works
as a freelance Make-Up Artist while also working
part-time for the new Sephora store in Rochester. She
looks forward to one day living her dream of becoming
an in-demand Make-up Artist for print work,
television, and red carpet events.
This ambitious women also loves working with children
and is employed as the Assistant Director for
Jack-n-Jill Childcare in Webster, NY; teaches both the
colorguard for the Eastridge Lancer Marching Band in
the spring and fall; and the Patriots Red Winterguard
during the winter season.
Barbara is a great
addition to the Mrs. New York America Pageant and
currently in her seventh year on staff. She feels
honored to be a part of this most unique pageant
family!
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Gen has been
a freelance makeup artist for 9 years and enjoys
everything from proms to television! She received her
training from Last Looks Makeup Academy of Los Angeles
in photography and television makeup, Face Station of
New York City for wedding and evening makeup, and Monroe
Community College of Rochester, NY for theatrical
makeup. Currently, Gen is a theatrical and beauty
makeup instructor for Dazzle School of Visual and
Performing Arts.
Along with being an
accomplished Makeup Artist, she is also the head of the Webster
Thomas High School’s Varsity Team cheerleading program. In
additions, Gen is also one of the coaches for the newest all
star cheerleading program in Rochester; The Rochester Elite All
Heat.
Her most recent
accomplishment has been to receive a duel degree in Elementary
and Special Education from St. John Fisher College.
This is Gen’s seventh
year on the Mrs. New York
America Pageant staff and now the Team Leader for the
Make-up Stylists Department.
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Genevieve Dipaola
Make-up Artist |

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Anna
Malskaya
Make-up Artist |
Fresh onto the make-up artistry scene, Anna Malskaya
is a freelance professional makeup artist,
specializing in runway, editorial, bridal, and
client based artistry. Originally from Russia, Anna
concentrated in fashion photographic makeup at
Complections International Makeup School in the city
of Toronto. In the past few years, Anna has been
fortunate to work on several high profile projects
within the NYC, Toronto, Boston and WNY fashion
industries, developing great professional
relationships with numerous photographers, designers
and stylists. Aside from her creative freelance
work, Anna works as a makeup artist and skin care
consultant for Clarins Cosmetics. She is excited to
now be her second year as a member of the Mrs. New York
America Pageant family and looks forward to helping make more dreams
come true!
www.annamua.com.
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Anthony Ababon
Ballroom Leader
Anthony
was born in Torrance California, graduated High
School then joined the U.S. Army where he met his
beautiful and talented wife Liz (Pageant Executive
Assistant). He and Liz are the proud parents of a
wonderful son Alec (Pageant Usher).
In the Army, Anthony was an Intelligence
Analyst/Physical Security specialist. He enjoys all
sports, especially football and wrestling. Anthony
now works in management for New York & Company.
This is Anthony's third year on the
Mrs. New York
America Pageant
staff.
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Craig
Pageant Ballroom Usher |
Kevin
Pageant Ballroom Usher |
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Adam
Pageant Ballroom Usher |

Garrett
Pageant Ballroom Usher |
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Jesse
Pageant Ballroom Usher |
Alex
Pageant
Ballroom Usher |

Alec
Pageant Ballroom Usher
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Nicole
Pageant
Greeter |
Marissa
Pageant
Greeter |

Joyce Ciesluk
Pageant
Greeter

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Chris Bihrle
Security Supervisor |
This is Chris' ninth year as Mrs. New York
America Pageant Security Supervisor.
His extensive and diverse Security Career has brought
him may challenges and rewards. He considers the
Mrs. New York America Pageant to be one of his favorite
assignments.
Chris enjoys spending time with
wife, Sandra, daughter, Lindsay and son, Kyle. His
hobbies include working out, sports, movies and Harleys.
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| Sid has many years of
experienced as a Radio Host and joyfully shares his announcing
talents with us.
This is Sid's ninth year on staff of The Mrs. New York America
Pageant. We are very
proud and grateful to have him as part of our family as
the Official Pageant Announcer! |

Sid O'Conner
Pageant
Announcer |

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Henry Pantaleo
Video Editing
Engineer
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Originally from Brooklyn, New York, Henry moved to
Rochester to work for Eastman Kodak Company as an Environmental Analyst along with completing his Business Management Degree
from Rochester Institute of Technology. He retired from
Eastman Kodak with 33 years of service. Now married to
his beautiful wife, Kathleen, they share their love with
their four children and five grandchildren.
Henry is proud to be a six-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps, serving on active duty and also as a
Marine Reservists during the Vietnam War.
In 1998, Henry began his
own business; Hole 'n Sok Video Productions. He saw the
need to develop a video resume service for those high
school student/athletes who seek to take their sports
career to the collegiate level. The range of sports
included (but not limited to) are: Women's Lacrosse,
Wresting, Swimming and even Golf. As his passion grew,
he took graduate courses through Brockport College in
Video and Film. For three years he produced a two-hour
weekly sports program at Cable 12 West, which broadcast
various Sections V high school sports events within
Western Monroe County. Henry enjoys challenges and
diversity in video productions, most importantly, to
demonstrate genuine ability to capture and record that
special moment or event in time on video. This is
Henry's seventh year on staff of The Mrs. New York America
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Jennifer
graduated from the State University of New York at
Fredonia with a Bachelors of Science in Accounting,
where she was also inducted to the Athletic Hall of Fame
for track and field. Currently, she is a Certified
Public Accountant who works in the attest department as
manager at Eldredge, Fox & Porretti, LLP.
In her
spare time, she enjoys gardening, watching and
participating in sporting events, tackling home
improvement projects and spending time with family and
friends.
This is Jennifer's forth year as the official CPA. The Mrs. New York
America Pageant is proud and privileged to have Jennifer as a part of
the pageant family!
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Jennifer
Genter
Official
Pageant CPA
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(L) Joanne
(Executive Director) and Lynn (Judge's Escort) reviewing pageant
production numbers and trying to find out where the
staff hid the
Krispy Kreme donuts :-)
(R) Staff production meeting in the
green room reviewing the map of the hidden
Krispy Kremes! :-)

Remember to Reach for the Stars***
If you can dream it...YOU CAN LIVE
IT!
TOGETHER...We
DO make dreams come true
Mrs. America proudly supports

mrsnyamerica@aol.com
Copyright © 2008 Joanne Cercone
Productions, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
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