Pittsfield High School was honored to announce the establishment of two, $100,000 scholarships for PHS graduating seniors from the Vincent R. Ruperto Trust. Mr. Ruperto, who passed away in March 2020, has established these scholarships in memory of his dear friend, former Pittsfield High School teacher Lambert “Mickey” McGinty.
Vincent Ruperto was the son of Vittorio Ruperto and Concetta (Morano) Ruperto, both of whom were born in Filadelfia, Italy, and immigrated to Pittsfield after World War I, in which Vittorio Ruperto was a decorated soldier in the Italian Army. Vincent owned and operated the Hilltop Variety Store, also known as “Vinny’s”, on upper North Street for many years, after completing his service in the United States Army.