Background
Robert was born in 1955, in New York City, United States.
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Robert J. Pape Jr.
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Career
Robert J. Pape, Jr. has resided in Port Washington, NY for the last 30 years. After a successful 25 year career as a practicing attorney, Pape now spends his time as the Director of Major Gifts for the Catholic Near East Welfare Association, an agency of the Vatican, whose mission is to provide pastoral support for the churches of the East and humanitarian aid for all people of the Middle East, North Africa, India and the Ukraine.
"Robert J. Pape Jr. served as a leading attorney in New York for over two decades before he shifted his focus to fundraising and financial management for multiple not-for-profit organizations. In his law practice, Pape led the groundbreaking legal initiative Matter of Marcus, which represented a major victory for both client and firm and had a significant impact on existing law and its interpretation by the courts. Robert J. Pape Jr. also established an estate litigation practice group at a New York law firm to eliminate the outsourcing of this function to outside firms. This new practice generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in fee income after only four years. Outside of his successful law career, Robert J. Pape Jr.’s dedication to community service has also garnered respect. In addition to working for several institutions devoted to youth and education, Pape continues to serve as a chaplain and a volunteer fireman with the Port Washington Fire Department. Pape was among the first to respond to the September 11, 2001 attacks in New York City. He is a New York state-licensed Emergency Medical Technician. Robert J. Pape Jr. is also an active member of St. Peter of Alcantara Church. Pape worked hard in raising funds to create a social ministry facility for the church parish. This project included several campaigns to fund drives to purchase family supplies and holiday presents and to establish a job bank that has aided several dozen people in finding employment. Additionally, the project allowed for the construction of a food pantry that serves 260 people per month. Pape received the Pius XII Medal from the Diocese of Rockville Centre for his involvement with the church and community. Pape has also worked for the Boy Scouts of America as a Director and Regional Endowment Counsel for the Northeast Region. In this capacity, Robert J. Pape Jr. coordinated millions of dollars in donations and endowment on the regional and national level. Pape also worked with the Institute for Student Achievement in Lake Success, New York, coordinating fundraising, grant writing, and appeal campaigns."
Politics
Mr. Pape is a strong advocate for the diagnosis and treatment of clinical depression. He freely discusses his own personal battle with the disease to public forums. His advocacy is of critical importance in creating public awareness and treatment options for this disease."
Nassau County Mental Health Association -2018.
Personality
New York, NY - The Little Sisters of the Poor are pleased to announce the selection of Robert J. Pape, Jr., as a Knight in the Sovereign Military Hospitaller Order of St John of Jerusalem of Rhodes and of Malta. Mr. Pape serves as the Development Director for the Little Sisters of the Poor. Mr. Pape also serves in the Global Protection Group for Tiffany & Company. Knighthood into the Order will be conferred by His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan at the annual Investiture Ceremony of the American Association of the Order on Friday October 26, 2018 at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
Mr. Pape is a member of St. Peter of Alcantara Parish in Port Washington, Diocese of Rockville Centre, NY. Mr. Pape has resided in Port Washington for over 30 years. He is married to Diane McLoughlin Pape and they have three children, RJ, Eileen and Bradley. Mr. Pape received his undergraduate degree from Iona College and his law degree from John Marshall Law School. He is currently enrolled in the Masters of Public Administration program at Clemson University. Mr. Pape is a firefighter and Emergency Medical Technician with the Port Washington Fire Department and in such capacity, was a first responder to New York City on 9/11.
The Order of St. John of Jerusalem is one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. Present in Palestine around 1050, it is a lay religious Order. The Knights and Dames are lay members, devoted to the exercise of Christian virtue and charity. What distinguishes the Knights and Dames of Malta is their commitment to serving the poor and the sick.
