Since 1998, NEAAPA has inducted 21 individuals into its Hall of Fame. This recognition is the highest honor the 97 year-old Association can bestow upon a member. The Hall of Fame recognizes those individuals whose commitment, innovation, professionalism, and dedication to preserving, developing and promoting the amusement industry in New England and beyond.

Conrad Ferla

The late Conrad Ferla served as President and General Manager of Rocky Point Park, Warwick, Rhode Island for 37 years before retiring in 1986. Rocky Point Park had opened in 1847 and closed in 1995.

Born in Siracusa, Italy, Conrad came to the United States in 1949 to work with his brother, Vincent, who had invested in and later purchased Rocky Point Park.

Known as “Mr. Rocky Point” Conrad was constantly seen all over the park on his scooters that helped him effectively manage the various operations including his favorite, the Shore Dinner Hall. Conrad served in the Italian Army in World War II and was a prisoner of war for three years. He was a member of a dozen civic organizations, board of directors and also received numerous awards and honors in addition to being named a Cavaliere Knight by the Republic of Italy. Conrad also served in many capacities in NEAAPA including the Board of Directors, various Committees and Committee Chairs. Conrad had been a member of NEAAPA for over 40 years.

Suzanne McHugh Piscitello

Suzanne McHugh Piscitello began working in the gift shop at Canobie Lake Park, Salem, New Hampshire in 1950. Her father, Frank McHugh began working at Canobie Lake Park in 1933. In 1942, in lieu of a pay raise, the park offered Frank the souvenir concession for a percentage. While working at Canobie Lake Park every summer since 1950 in their family business, Suzanne is also a former educator having worked for the Lawrence, Massachusetts Public schools for 27 years as a teacher and administrator, retiring as the Assistant Superintendent in 1988.

Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, Suzanne is a graduate of the University of Michigan and has resided in Lawrence her entire life. Suzanne was married to the late Ignatius Piscitello and in addition to a brother and sister, Suzanne has one daughter.