This scholarship was established in memory of deceased Psi Emeritus Brother, Rocco Muffi upon his passing.  Many friends, family members and brothers donated to help establish this scholarship.

Rocco Muffi was born in the village of Selciaroli, Italy on November 24,  1945.  He was the 13th child in a family of 15 children.  The family lived in a  modest farmhouse with no heat, no running water, and no bathroom while riddled with bullet holes from World War II.  At age 11, he and many of his family members immigrated to the United States in April 1957.  Two days after landing in America, Rocco was working at a grocery store to bring money home to his family.  

Rocco did not have the best english-speaking skills when he came to America, but he wasn't a quitter and graduated high school with honors and entered Duquesen University and inititated into Psi Chapter in 1965.  While in college, he always maintained multiple jobs while still managing time to be in a leadership roles in the chapter.  

After college, he served his country in the United States Army where he attained the rank of Captain and was awarded the Bronze Star for his service in Vietnam.  

He had a successful oil business as a representative for Arco and Sunoco and later, as an insurance agent and stock broker.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.  He passed away on March 6, 2022.