2027CarulloMemorial

The Linda Carullo Memorial Scholarship is a tribute to the remarkable life and legacy of a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and dedicated educator. Linda Carullo's profound impact on the lives of those she touched will forever be remembered through this scholarship.

Linda's journey began in Peekskill, New York, and led her to graduate from Wagner College, where she met her future husband, Carmine. With a Bachelor of Science in Education, Linda embarked on her teaching career at St. Patrick's in Yorktown Heights, New York. Her passion for education led her to earn a Master's degree in education from Western Connecticut State University. In 1977, Linda moved overseas to Medan, Indonesia, and later to Jakarta, where she taught at the Medan International School before embracing the role of motherhood.

In her later years, Linda continued her teaching career in Westchester County, New York, and Fairfax County, Virginia, where she obtained a second Master's degree from George Mason University.

Linda was a devout Catholic with an unwavering love for family and friends. An avid reader, she dedicated many years to volunteering with "Food for Others," preparing meals for the Reston Family Shelter, Youth Apostles, and students at the George Mason University Catholic chapel.

He is presently Professor Emeritus, Environmental Health in the School of Public Health and Health Sciences, University of Massachusetts, Amherst.reviewed journals: Journal of Soil and Sediment Contamination (1990); Human and Ecological Risk Assessment (1994); Journal of Phytoremediation (1998); Journal of Environmental Forensics (1999); Journal of Children’s Health (2003); Non-Linearity Journal (2003); and Journal of Medical Risks (2004) as well as Soils and Groundwater Magazine (1992). In addition, Dr. Kostecki co-created the International Society for Environmental Forensics in 2002.

Dr. Paul T. Kostecki passed away after a year-long illness on November 20, 2021. He leaves his beloved wife of forty one years, Ann Marie Kostecki, his daughter, Anina Kostecki (Tom Chevalier), son, James Kostecki (Sarah Kostecki), his cherished granddaughters, Lucia Chevalier and Olivia Kostecki and loving sister Elaine Scott (Arthur Scott).

Born to parents, Teofil and Anna Kostecki, Dr. Kostecki grew up in Saugus, MA. After earning his doctorate from the School of Natural Resources at the University of Michigan he returned home to Massachusetts. As research faculty and later Vice Provost for Research at UMass Amherst and President and co-creator of the AEHS Foundation, Dr. Kostecki developed and conducted over 60 conferences, workshops and courses both nationally and internationally. For over thirty years, his conference at the University of Massachusetts Amherst on Contaminated Soils, Sediments and Water attracted over 10,000 environmental professionals from over 50 countries.

Over the course of his career Dr. Kostecki published over 100 articles and reports, co-edited/co- authored 35 books and secured over $15M in research support. The AEHS Foundation will continue to carry on Dr. Kostecki’s professional and entrepreneurial legacy of research, education and training in the field of environmental contamination.

Whether chasing the elusive striped bass while fishing on his prized boat, La Dolce Vita, traveling the world with friends and colleagues, building rock walls and landscaping new gardens with his wife, or gathering around the table for a meal with his family, Paul Kostecki found joy in each and every day. His memory lives on through his family and his many friendships forged during his time on this earth. To be Paul Kostecki’s friend was to always have someone in your corner. To be Paul Kostecki’s family was to know unconditional love. His energy, strength and Grace will continue to shine bright through the countless souls whose lives he touched.