The Cranston Hall of Fame announced its 2025 inductees this week, including leaders from a small business to a community organization.

The Cranston Hall of Fame Foundation is a non-profit foundation established in 1980 by the Cranston School Committee. According to their website, the Hall of Fame recognizes individuals who demonstrate distinguished achievement, commitment, and dedication to community involvement.

Cezar Ferreira is the 2025 recipient of the Dr. Frank DelSanto Community Service Award. Among his many accomplishments, Ferreira had a 40-year career with the YMCA, including 25 years as the executive director of the Cranston YMCA.

The group will be honored at a ceremony October 17, 2025. The 2025 Hall of Fame inductees are:

Lara D’Antuano is the president and CEO of Boys and Girls Club of Warwick. She is a graduate of Cranston High School West.

Steve Marocco is the owner of Elmwood Sports Center. He is a graduate of Cranston High School West.

Rena Nathanson is the founder and CEO of Bananagrams, Inc. She is a graduate of Cranston High School East.

Nancy Vitulli is the Cranston West Theatre teacher and Community Drama Director. She is a graduate of Cranston High School East.

David Zisserson, JD is the Assistant Chief, Tax Division Criminal Enforcement Section U.S. Department of Justice. He is a graduate of Cranston High School West.