The History of Boccia Bros

Four generations of waterproofing and masonry expertise, serving Long Island since 1955. Vinny Boccia, P.E., leads a team built on family values, engineering precision, and an unmatched 70-year reputation.

70+

Years serving LI

4th

Generation

500+

5-star reviews

1

U.S. patent

1940s

Soon after immigrating to this country from southern Italy, BOCCIA Inc.’s founder Rizziero (Ray) Boccia learned the masonry trade from his father-in-law, Joseph Moccia, a union mason, and the First Generation of Masons & General Contractors

1940s
1955

Ray started BOCCIA out of his home in Elmont, New York at 25 years old

1955
1965

BOCCIA completed its first major waterproofing project at the United States Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, NY, which included sub-floor drainage systems and exterior foundation waterproofing

1965
1980

The Third Generation – Ray’s sons Frank, Joe, and Vinny – joined the family business and learned the trade hands-on

1980
1984

The company found a new home at 168 Broadway, Garden City Park, NY 11040 (aka “The Yard”)

1984
1985

Mauricio Duraes, Senior Construction Manager, and Stacy Moskowitz, Office Manager, joined the team and are now commemorating their 40-year anniversaries

1985
1986

The company patented and introduced its very own waterproofing system, the Hollow Kick Molding Drainage System, which is still being installed and protecting homes four decades later

1986
1995

Vincent Boccia, P.E., started Engineered Building Inspections, P.C. (EBI), a professional engineering firm that performs consulting engineering services

1995
2005

Celebrating 50 years in business

2005
2024

The Fourth Generation – Michael Boccia – joined the business after earning his civil engineering degree and working for two international construction and consulting firms

2024
2025

Celebrating 70 years of being the most trusted name of waterproofing and masonry in New York

2025

Our People

We at Boccia owe a tremendous amount of gratitude to the efforts of our employees who are responsible for the terrific reputation that we have earned.

We have some employees with us for 40 years!

That is a testament to our dedication – but mostly, to theirs!

Frank Boccia

Owner

Vincent Boccia

Owner

Michael Boccia

Project Engineer

Mauricio Duraes

Senior Construction Manager

Stacy Moskowitz

Office Manager

Susan Harrington

Admistrative Director

Denise Magarino

Project Coordinator

Doug Adams

Senior Project Manager

Armando Biscardi

Project Manager

Sadikie Hanson

Project Manager

Joe Raia

Project Manager

Jesus Ceballos

Structural Engineer
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