Bill Locantro

A resident of Babylon, New York, on south central Long Island, William (Bill) Locantro serves as principal of Paramount Custom Homes in nearby East Moriches. Paramount builds luxury houses that range from traditional Hamptons beachfront retreats to modern residences throughout the greater New York City area. William Locantro’s expertise in the luxury homebuilding sector ranges from overall architectural design to interior decorating. He has successfully overseen the completion of hundreds of Paramount construction projects.

William Locantro concurrently owns and operates Absolute Electric in downtown Manhattan. This independent electrical services contractor employs a staff of highly skilled IBEW Local 3 electricians with more than 100 years of combined experience. Under Mr. Locantro’s direction, Absolute Electric has completed work for a wide range of building owners and property management firms, including Brookfield Financial Properties, Tishman Speyer Properties, Jones Lang LaSalle, RXR Realty, the Empire State Realty Trust, and the Morgans Hotel Group.

Active in his community, Mr. Locantro co-chaired a recent event in Southampton that raised Some $300,000 for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In his free time, he enjoys golf, traveling, and art collecting.

Three Ways to Give to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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A New York-based executive focused on luxury home construction and electrical construction, William Locantro currently serves as the principal of Paramount Custom Homes and owns Absolute Electric. In addition to his professional responsibilities, William Locantro is committed to philanthropy and has served as the co-chair of the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital’s 2018 Hope in the Hamptons event.

Since 1962, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital has labored to find innovative cures for diseases that affect children, and, each year, it seeks out donations and hosts multiple fundraising events to support its work. Highlighted below are three ways someone can donate to St. Jude.

Brick Donations
Brick donations start at $1,000 for a standard brick. The bricks pave the pathway to the Kay Research and Care Center, and donors may engrave a brick with the thoughtful words of their choosing.

Become a St. Jude Hero
Participate in one of multiple national races and raise funds for St. Jude to become a St. Jude Hero. As a Hero, individuals receive online training, race-day extras, and the opportunity to potentially enter into some of the most sought-after races in the world.

Payroll Deductions
The most efficient way to give, payroll deductions are easy and effective. Fill out the Payroll Pledge Form and a predetermined donation will automatically go to St. Jude with every paycheck.

–William (Bill) Locantro

A Look at the Hamptons of Long Island, New York

A principal of Paramount Custom Homes in Long Island, New York, Mr. William Locantro has built hundreds of luxury homes on the island. Mr. William Locantro is familiar with the long history its villages, known collectively as the Hamptons.

When Europeans arrived, five Native American tribes inhabited the area: the Patchogues, Peconics, Montauks, Poosepatucks, and Shinnecocks. The latter group aided the new arrivals – who gradually appeared on the scene beginning in 1640 – in exchange for protection. Relations between the colonists and the tribes were peaceful as the six villages developed distinctively:

– East Hampton. Witch trials were still in progress after the village’s founding in 1648 as one of the oldest white settlements in America. Agriculture and fishing powered the economy until the 20th century, when East Hampton became a popular destination for wealthy residents of New York City.
To this day celebrities flock to its beaches.

– Nearby Southampton was taken over by the British in the Revolutionary War. Ruins of an old fort still remain.

– Sag Harbor is adjacent to Southampton, drawing its share of rich vacationers. It was established in the early 1700s and features several historic locations.

– Montauk is at the far eastern end of Long Island. It accommodated cattle into the 20th century, but is now known for surfing and fishing.

–William (Bill) Locantro