Deputy Grand Master R.·.W.·.Vincent Libone of Bayside was recently elected to his first term (2008) as Deputy Grand Master of the Grand Lodge of Free & Accepted Masons of the State of New York. Brother Libone had previously served as Grand Treasurer from 2004-2006. As Deputy Grand Master, the R.·.W.·.Libone carries out the executive functions of the Grand Lodge as delegated to him by Grand Master Edward G. Gilbert of South Buffalo, and such duties delegated to him under the Constitutions of the Grand Lodge on behalf of the 54,000 Masons in the state of New York.

R.·.W.·.Libone retired as the President of the Enobil Partition, Inc. in New York City. He has previously served as an interior general contractor.

Deputy Grand Master Libone said, "I will work and strive to accomplish the coming together in harmony and unity of our brethren, under the leadership of our new Grand Master, the Most Worshipful Edward G. Gilbert."

Brother Libone's distinguished Masonic service began in 1973, when he was raised in Garibaldi Lodge No. 542 in Manhattan. He has served as Grand Marshal (1998-2000), and has been a member of several District and Grand Lodge Committees, including the Grand Lodge Convention Committee, for which he was Vice Chairman from 2002-04; he was a consultant to that committee from 2004-06.

"For almost 35 years, Brother Libone has demonstrated his commitment to his fellow Masons, and to the betterment of his community and of the fraternity," said Grand Master Edward G. Gilbert in commenting on the election of Mr. Libone. "In his professional life and in his family life, I have known Brother Libone to adhere to the Masonic virtues of friendship, moral values and brotherly love. I am proud that he will serve the Grand Lodge and its members as Deputy Grand Master, and I look forward to working with him."

Deputy Grand Master Libone is a lifelong Queens resident; he currently lives in Bayside with his wife, Virginia. They have two married daughters and three grandchildren.