The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville is Underway
We work on a variety of building projects here at The Calvosa Organization. But currently there is one project that holds a special place for Vince Calvosa.
Vince is acting as the Director of Construction for the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum in West Sayville. The museum, which celebrated its groundbreaking on November 2nd, is named in honor of Patchogue native LT Michael Murphy, who died trying to save his SEAL team members during a gunfight with the Taliban in 2005.
“I am so proud to be a part of this project,” says Vince. “It’s an honor to work with so many members of the community in building this museum and education center.”The LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum will be located next to the Long Island Maritime Museum, a unique waterfront site that is dedicated to preserving the maritime history of this area. The museum will feature Navy SEAL history, classroom facilities, and public spaces for community events. While classified as a museum, the building will also be a state-of-the-art educational facility as well as a memorial to our fallen SEALS.
This will be the second Navy SEAL Museum in the nation built to commemorate the service of all United States Naval Special Warfare Operators, and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Visitors will experience a museum and education center that makes personal and emotional connections to U.S. Naval Special Warfare Operators, and the values that govern the SEAL Community. The museum’s mission is to help visitors to understand the meaning and price of freedom, and appreciate what it means to put service above self. Throughout the museum, visitors will have opportunities to interact with and learn about the SEAL Community via films and videos that honor and promote the ideals associated with Special Warfare Operators. The goal is for each visitor to have an informative and inspiring experience.
Designed to act as “a living, breathing memorial”, the museum will also have a space for our local Sea Cadets to study and train. The U.S. Naval Sea Cadet Corps is an organization that offers young Americans (ages 11 through 17) the opportunity to realize personal success and achievement through a nautically oriented training program. They develop interest and skill in basic seamanship, while learning the value of patriotism, courage, self-reliance, teamwork and accountability.
In addition, the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum will add to the area’s already rich array of historic and cultural attractions. Completion of the museum is expected to be in late 2018 / early 2019.
Support the Museum
There are many ways you can help and support the museum grow. Any contribution of time, money or resources are invaluable to us. Preserving the legacy and honoring those who fought for us as Navy SEALS takes a team and we want you on it. You can make a difference. We need individuals, businesses, corporations, foundations, governments, and veterans and military service organizations to provide the support and funding necessary to make the LT Michael P Murphy Navy SEAL Museum and Naval Sea Cadet Corp Training Facility a reality. Please visit www.murphsealmuseum.com. We are a 501 (c) (3) organization, so your gift may be partially or fully tax deductible.
Our corporate and individual sponsorships are forming now. If you or your company value’s align with supporting our Navy SEALS and Naval Sea Cadets and want to become a crucial asset to the museum, please CONTACT US directly.
To learn more about the LT Michael P. Murphy Navy SEAL Museum, visit murphsealmuseum.org.
What makes The Calvosa Organization different?
There are a lot of builders on Long Island, but no one builds homes like The Calvosa Organization. We have a unique way of doing things that sets us apart from other builders.
Our Quality
The exceptional appeal of a Calvosa Organization home is a reflection of the quality and care that we put into it. Our homes feature superior quality construction, and old-world craftsmanship. Plus, we design them with Energy Star certified materials and products, along with basic smart home technology, or solar or generator power. This blend of the traditional with the ultra-modern is one of the things that make our homes so unique.
Our Locations
The Calvosa Organization builds homes in the most exclusive neighborhoods on Long Island, on individual homesites or private cul de sacs. Whether you want to be close to the bay or the marina, or minutes from schools or shopping, we’ve got you covered.
Our Construction Process
And then, there is the “Calvosa Touch”, the unique method we have that nobody else can copy. Our in-house crew controls every part of the process, from the quality, to the budget, to the timeframe. We don’t farm the work out to strangers. We do it ourselves. Consequently, our buyers develop personal relationships with us, enjoying a level of trust, honesty and integrity that is rare.
Our People
And finally, there’s Vincent Calvosa and the team. Vince’s passion, dedication, and hands-on philosophy are evident in every single Calvosa home. And the Calvosa team – which includes engineers, architects, land planners and craftsmen – has years of experience working together. We have a good reputation in the industry and in the community. Our homebuyers are always commenting on how amazing our people are. From our first point of contact to the closing of your home, our team is dedicated to assist you at a moment’s notice.
The Calderaro Family LOVES Vince – and their new Calvosa home!
Hurricane Sandy caused so much physical – and emotional – damage when it struck in October 2012. Families up and down the Atlantic coast have spent years trying to get their lives back in order. For many of them, rebuilding their homes – not just repairing them – was necessary. One of those families was The Calderaro’s from Amity Harbor. Their home was destroyed by almost 4 feet of water, and they chose Vince Calvosa and The Calvosa Organization to rebuild their home.
“After our home was destroyed, we had to quickly decide how we were going to rebuild,” recall Carmine and Theresa Calderaro. “While we weren’t mentally ready to embark on the home building journey, we knew we needed to find the best contractor for the job. We met with other builders before choosing The Calvosa Organization, and we can honestly say that from our first meeting with Vince, we were thoroughly impressed. We knew right away that he was the best out there.
“Vince is everything you can ask for in a custom homebuilder. He worked closely with us to turn our ideas and dreams into reality. He took care of us every step of the way, from the initial proposal to handling the permit process with the town, even navigating through the guidelines with the NY Rising Community Reconstruction Program.
“Vince was extremely understanding and flexible throughout the whole process, and always looked out for our best interest. And the professionalism and quality of the Calvosa crew are not to be underestimated. They are the best of the best! We always felt that everyone working on our home genuinely cared about it, and how it would ultimately turn out.
“We feel blessed that we not only have a gorgeous home that will stand the test of time, but that the whole process was so seamless. We take just as much pride – if not more – in what’s behind the walls as what’s on top.
“The Calvosa Organization exceeded our expectations tenfold,” say Carmine and Theresa. “And we highly recommend them to anyone considering building a new custom home.”
The History of The Calvosa Organization
As our president, Vincent Calvosa leads The Calvosa Organization’s commitment to superior design, construction and customer service. His impressive reputation for quality, value and experience has been formed over more than two decades, and is a testament to the exceptional building practices we espouse here at The Calvosa Organization.
Vincent Calvosa began his love affair with building at the age of 12 when he helped a builder as a summer job, and soon discovered the excitement of crafting things with his hands. He connected to the joy of seeing his labor take shape through the use of old-world skills that had been passed down from worker to worker, generation to generation. For Vincent, building was as natural as breathing. By the time he was 18, his summer job had turned into a supervisory job, and he had his first crew to run. His passion for building new homes was firmly rooted, and continues to make him happy. All these years later, his impeccable reputation speaks for itself, and his company continues to expand upon its impressive track record of performance.
The quality of The Calvosa Organization team is built upon years of relationships. On our job sites, it is not unusual to see Master Craftsmen with 30 years or more of experience, and tradesmen with extraordinary skills, working together with insight, harmo
ny and passion. We have assembled an outstanding team of professionals. Our dedicated and committed in-house staff, along with professional engineers, architects, land planners and craftsmen, ensure that our homes and neighborhoods maintain the tradition of exceptional quality and service we’re known for. The Long Island Builders Institute has named us “Builder of the Year” in its Luxury Custom Home Building category for many years, and has awarded us their “Beam Award”, which recognizes the organization that uses the finest associates and trades for building their homes.
If you’re ready to start on your new home journey, give us a call! 631-563-2551
6 Benefits to Building a Custom Home
There are many reasons why someone might choose to build a custom Calvosa home over a semi-custom or production home. We’ve come up with some of the advantages we see in going custom.
As you consider building a custom home, think about what you want, what you need, and what you’ve always dreamed of. Here at The Calvosa Organization, we believe in our process – and we look forward to helping you build your dream home!