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Michael Canty Memorial Fund

In Memoriam

A Life of Love,
Generosity, and Joy.

On September 11, 2001, Michael’s life was taken on the 92nd floor of the World Trade Center. Mike was a 30-year-old beautiful, caring person, and a special gift to us all. We are thankful that Michael was part of our lives. We are thankful for so many happy and precious memories that will be with us for as long as we live.
To honor Michael’s legacy, our family has established the Michael Canty Memorial Fund, to provide scholarships and awards in Mike’s memory.
Mike had an easy way of recalling his childhood imagination, and his nieces and nephews adored him. Kids were a central part of Mike’s life and he really knew how to make them smile. The scholarship fund created in Michael’s name will allow him to continue to give to children in need for many years to come.

This page is divided into three sections:

1) Donor Information · 2) Recipient Information · 3) Memorial Fund Guidelines
Section 1

Donor Information.

The fund is a qualified 501(c)(3) charity.
Contributions are tax deductible.

From its inception in 2001, Mike’s Memorial Fund met with tremendous success and has received contributions from many corporations and individuals. The fund is a qualified charity and contributions are tax deductible under IRS code section 501(c)(3).
If you are interested in contributing by check, please make check payable to “Michael Canty Memorial Fund” and mail to:

Michael Canty Memorial Fund c/o Bill Canty

20 Church Ave
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Questions?

Contact Bill Canty with Any Questions

Mike’s brother Bill is always happy to answer questions about the fund, upcoming awards, or how to get involved.
Call 518-885-3230
501(c)(3) Qualified Charity
All contributions to the Michael Canty Memorial Fund are tax deductible under IRS code section 501(c)(3).
Section 2

Recipient Information.

Awards tracking Mike’s legacy
across schools and programs since 2001.

$494,000

Awarded in scholarships to Schenectady High School graduates as of January 1, 2024

22 Scholars

Students who have received Michael R. Canty Memorial Scholarships since 2002

$7,500/yr

Annual award per present scholar while in undergraduate study

Schenectady High School Scholarship Recipients

Class of 2023

Talia McDuffie — Utica College, Utica, NY & Marina Tchako-Tiako — NYU, New York, NY

Class of 2022

Kamiyah Cusaac — SUNY Albany, Albany, NY

Class of 2021

Jeremiah Davis — Utica College, Utica, NY

Class of 2020

Niya Hope-Glenn — Howard University, Washington D.C.

Class of 2019

Monica Rathbone — Columbia College Chicago, IL

Class of 2018

Sohan Rambharose — Siena College, Loudonville, NY

Class of 2017

DeSean Fortune — Alfred University, Alfred, NY

Class of 2016

Tiyana Epperson — The College of St Rose, Albany, NY

Class of 2015

Sam Veglia — SUNY at Fredonia, Fredonia, NY

Class of 2014

Emma Ward — University of Hartford, Hartford, CT (2018 graduate)

Class of 2013

Marjorie Drohan — Canisius College, Buffalo, NY (2017 graduate)

Class of 2012

Raya Macolm — Suffolk University, Boston, MA (2016 graduate)

Class of 2011

Kelly Spencer — SUNY at Oneonta, Oneonta, NY (2015 graduate)

Class of 2010

Bonnie Fitzgerald — School of the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, MA

Class of 2009

Sara Bonacquist — SUNY College of Environmental Science & Forestry (2013 graduate)

Class of 2008

Brynna Baldauf — Rochester Institute of Technology (2012 graduate)

Class of 2007

Joshua Flacke — Clarkson University (2011 graduate)

Class of 2006

Seamus McNamee-Perez — Sacred Heart University (2010 graduate)

Class of 2005

Kelsey Lupo — University of Massachusetts-Amherst (2009 graduate)

Class of 2004

Akil Middleton — Massachusetts Institute of Technology (2008 graduate)

Class of 2003

Anna Hendrick — Boston University (2007 graduate)

Class of 2002

Patrick Meade — Hobart and William Smith Colleges (2006 graduate)

Loyola College Financial Aid

A financial award has also been established in Mike’s memory at his college, Loyola College in Baltimore, MD. The Loyola award assists students who incur financial setbacks during the school year — such as a death in the family, a layoff of a financial provider, or a serious illness of an immediate family member. As of July 31, 2016, over $17,000 has been contributed to the Mike Fund at Loyola College.

Sponsor-A-Scholar Program

Mike’s Fund participates as a sponsor in The Capital Region Sponsor-a-Scholar program at Schenectady High School. This program assists economically disadvantaged young men and women to graduate and attend college, with over a 92% success rate. From 2011 through 2015, Mike’s Fund contributed $140,000 and pledged an additional $80,000 through 2019 — bringing a total commitment of $220,000.
Section 3

Memorial Fund
Guidelines.

Awards to graduates of Schenectady High School are based on personality, character, relationship with others, academics, and financial need. Input from a steering committee of faculty members is central to the selection process.
Please contact Mike’s brother Bill Canty at 518-885-3230 for further information.

Well respected by peers and shows respect to faculty, fellow students, and the community

Academic achievement and demonstrated financial need

Loyola College awards determined by the college’s Financial Aid Office per established criteria

Sponsor-a-Scholar awards made by the Capital Region program — visit crsas.org

Canty Wealth Management, Inc. and the Michael Canty Memorial Fund, Inc. are separate and independent entities.
Honor Mike’s Memory

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Thank you for your interest in The Michael Canty Memorial Fund. Please join us in honoring Mike by moving forward.
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