Special double-edition covering the entire 2005-06 school/fiscal year
S T. F R A N C I S
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SFP Hall of Fame Welcomes
John Brown ’76, Bill Dobranski ’77 and Gerry Scales ’76
Hall of Famer John Brown ’76 with Pat McLaughlin
’73 (left) and Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F., Principal.
Bill Dobranski ’77 receives his Hall of Fame Award
from Wally Bishop ’80 and Bro. Leonard Conway.
Congratulations to recently elected Hall of Fame members
John Brown ’76, Managing Director at Merrill Lynch (heading
the Global Stock Loan Division) and one of the Prep’s most
loyal benefactors; William Dobranski ’77, retired NYPD and
Founder/Director of Faith in the Future, a grassroots charity
whose purpose is to help “at-risk” and needy youth with the
expenses associated with a Catholic education; and Gerald
Scales ’76, Managing Director at Citigroup and Past President
(and longtime member) of the SFP Alumni Board where his
T H E
5 0 T H
Gerry Scales ’76 receives his award from Bro. Bill
Boslet, O.S.F. and Bro. Leonard.
leadership has had a positive impact on many alumni activities.
The formal induction of these new members took place on
Saturday, April 8th at the Prep (in The Brother Ralph Clifford
Memorial Auditorium) as a prelude to that evening’s Annual
Alumni Spring Reunion which celebrates the return of the
members of the 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, and
60th Anniversary Classes. (Occasionally, we also see members
of the 65th, 70th and 75th Anniversary Classes return to the
Prep as well!)
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2 • GradNews
Principal’s Message
Dear Graduates and Friends of St. Francis Prep,
We begin another school year, my 24th year as Principal, and it is very gratifying to report to you that the
Prep remains embedded in the solid foundation established by the Franciscans in 1858, built upon by a
dedicated administration, faculty, and staff over many years, and supported by generous alumni and
friends like you. As a result, we continue to look forward to a very bright future for the school.
With this in mind, I am pleased to tell you that, once again, more than 99% of our June 2006 graduates are now enrolled in college, and, among other student achievements, Prep seniors were semi-finalists
in the Intel Science Search for the eighth consecutive year (and the Prep was the only Catholic High
School in the nation to have multiple semi-finalists in this very prestigious competition). On the extracurricular front, our
Varsity Football Team won the CHSAA Championship last fall and provided Coach O’Connor with his 300th win in the
process.
These are facts that speak volumes about the Prep’s ongoing commitment to high-quality, well-rounded education in a
caring, disciplined environment. Consequently, our entire Prep Community remains actively involved in implementing the
action plan to achieve all our Middle States objectives by the year 2010. (For those who don’t know, The Middle States
Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools is our accrediting agency, and we have always received high marks from them
and take their recommendations seriously as we look to tomorrow and what we need to remain “ahead of the curve” on all
fronts.)
As you probably know by now, this Middle States process coincides with our plan to celebrate the school’s 150th
Anniversary during the 2008-09 school year, at which time we should be in the midst of a major capital improvement program, the extent of which will soon be determined--with our Middle States objectives and our long-term "vision" for the
school always in mind.
And with the 150th Anniversary now clearly on the radar screen, please mark Saturday, October 4, 2008 on your longrange calendar (the feast of St. Francis of Assisi that year), as we are planning for a gala celebration at the Brooklyn Marriott
to mark the occasion--and to officially kick-off a series of “Sesquicentennial” events and activities. You will be hearing a great
deal more about this in the weeks and months ahead, and I know you will want to participate.
Speaking of participation, with our fiscal year having closed on August 31st, I would be remiss if I did not thank those of
you who contributed to this past year’s Annual Giving Program. While we await the final tally (the Annual Report with the
listing of all donors as of August 31, 2006 will be published later this fall), we already know that our goal of at least $500,000
will probably be surpassed, and this is in addition to the support generated through fundraising events like the Golf Classic
and Homecoming. For this I remain very grateful because your generosity helps insure that we meet the school’s budget each
year (now more than $20 million), thereby allowing us to maintain moderate tuition levels and provide scholarship and sponsorship assistance to deserving students. So thank you again for your support!
In closing, let me ask God’s blessings upon you and your family members. Please enjoy the remaining warm weather days,
have a wonderful fall season, and pray with us for a healthy, safe, and productive 2006-07 year!
Yours in St. Francis,
Bro. Leonard Conway, O.S.F.
Principal
The GradNews is prepared by the
St. Francis Prep Development Team
and the Alumni Board, Wally Bishop ’80, President.
For more information about joining the Alumni Board or to volunteer
your time and talent to one of our alumni events, please call Bro.
Robert Kent, Alumni Director at 718-423-8810 Ext 230 or E-mail:
[email protected]
Alumni Board Meeting Schedule
(All meetings begin at 7:30PM)
September 6, 2006
November 16, 2006
January 11, 2007
March 8, 2007
April 19, 2007
June 14, 2007
GradNews • 3
St. Francis Prep Coming Events
Reunions
Homecoming
Golf Classic
St. Francis
Prep Day
SEPTEMBER
DECEMBER
Phildelphia Alumni Reunion
September 28, 2006
--O CTOBER
Legal/Court Services Alumni Chapter Reception
December 7, 2006
--JANUARY 2007
8th Annual Homecoming Weekend
October 12-15, 2006
--Homecoming
3 on 3 Hoops Tournament
October 12
--Golf Outing and Barbeque
October 13
--St. Francis Prep Night at Sullivan’s in Bayside
October 13
--St. Francis Prep Day
at Belmont Race Track
October 14
--Vin Giamonna ’79 Memorial 5K Fun Run and
Homecoming Football Game
October 15
--Washington D.C. Alumni Reunion
October 26
--NOVEMBER
Class of 1997 Reunion
January 13, 2007
--Boston Alumni Reunion
January 25, 2007
--MARCH 2007
Memorial Mass for Deceased Alumni
& Friends
November 5, 2006
--Class of 2001 Reunion
November 18, 2006
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The Florida Reunion
March 3, 2007
--Class of 1992 and 1987 Reunion
March 10, 2007
--The Principal’s Dinner
March 31, 2007
--APRIL 2007
Alumni Spring Reunion
April 21, 2007
--Financial Services
Alumni Chapter Reception
April 26, 2007
--JUNE 2007
14th Annual Golf Classic
honoring Mike and Dan Henning
June 18, 2007
4 • GradNews
At “6100”
Let’s look back on some of the highlights of the 2005-2006 year.
On August 30, the Prep hosted its annual August
Madness Orientation for the incoming class of 2009 to
enable the freshmen to begin their high school career with
some knowledge of the Prep’s tradition, values and spirit.
During the Senior Mass on September 15th, 21 class
members were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers
of Holy Communion.
At our St. Francis Mass on October 4th, eleven faculty
members were honored for their service to the Prep.
Honored for 15 years were Mary Ellen Bechtle and Peggy
Bergin-Sementilli, Religious Education; Joseph Claro,
English; Ann Marie Rich and William Terrone, Science;
and Denise Heckelman, Physical Education. Celebrating
25 years: Mark Krolikowski, Religious Education; Dr. Patrick
Mannion, Science; Sister Phyllis Murphy, R.S.M., Social
Studies; Brother Benjamin O’Reilly, O.S.F., Foreign
Languages; and Donald Sileo, Guidance. The Prep values
and acknowledges these faculty members for their dedication and many loyal years of service. We are grateful that
they will continue to be partners in our Franciscan Mission.
The Seventh Annual Homecoming Weekend was held
from October 13th through the 16th. We began the Three
on Three Tournament with 14 teams in honor of Jimmy
Prendergast ’74 and Chris McMahon ’76. On Friday, Mother
Nature had the upper hand! However, with the help of those
who braved the storm, we were able to dine at the beautiful
Caffé on The Green in Whitestone, in support of the Tim
Stackpole ’77, Brian Murphy ’83 and Mike Brennan ’91
Scholarship Funds. Thanks to Drew Morgan ’89, Pat McArdle
’89, Tom Cook ’89, Sean Prendergast ’80, Jim May ’76,
Peter Callahan ’59, Dave Daly, Leo Nicholas, and the many
volunteers who made the
weekend a success.
On Sunday, November
6th, the Alumni Association
held its Annual Memorial
Mass for alumni, faculty,
families, friends and benefactors who died during the
past year. New bricks for
the “Pathway to St. Francis”
were blessed. The day of
remembrance ended with
brunch in the cafeteria.
On November 15th, 92 new members were inducted
into the Franciscan Chapter of the National Honor Society.
The Class of 2000 held its 5 year reunion on November
19th. All in attendance had a good time with old friends.
On Sunday November 20th, at the Football
Championship Game against St. Peter’s of Staten Island,
Coach Vinnie O’Connor recorded his 300th victory as
Varsity Football Coach. As a follow up and through the
work of City Councilman Eric Gioia ’91, Coach O’Connor
was honored at City Hall with a special Proclamation. In
attendance was this year’s Championship Team. Marco
Battaglio ’91, a member of the Super Bowl Champs
Pittsburgh Steelers, added to the joyous occasion by his
presence.
On Saturday, December 10th, the tradition continued of
bringing Holiday Cheer to the disabled. The party was
initiated and contiued for more than 25 years by Sister
Joseph Agnes Hohmann, S.C.H. The students, alumni,
Father’s Guild and friends of “the Prep” were on hand to
help along with the Prep faculty and staff. Special thanks
goes to Noreeen Kunzi for organizing the event.
Kudos to Rev. Nick Zientarski ’90 for putting Christ in
Christmas during the traditional blessing of the official
Christmas Tree Lighting in Manhasset.
The Class of ’96 held its 10th year reunion on January
14th. They connected with their classmates and shared an
evening of food, friends and fun.
The 13th Annual Florida Reunion was held on March
4th in Valrico, Florida. The day started with a Yankees vs
Cincinnati game at Legends Field in Tampa. A good time
was had by all thanks to our wonderful hosts Paige and
Marc Hamlin ’84.
International week
was held on March 13th
through March 18th.
This event celebrated
and showed appreciation for all the cultures
of the world.
The 15 and 20 year
reunions for the Classes
of ’91 and ’86 took place
on March 11th. The
classes were very well
City Councilman Eric Gioia, SFP ’91, presents Coach O’Connor and the 2005 Champs with a special
represented.
proclamation on the steps of City Hall in February.
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At “6100”
On April 8th, graduates from ’41, ’46, ’51, ’56, ’61, ’66,
’71, ’76, and ’81 gathered at 6100 for the Spring Reunion.
The highlights of the evening were the 30 members of the
Class of ’56 who came from all over the country to celebrate
their 50th anniversary as Prep Grads. After Mass, William
Dobranski ’79, John Brown ’76, and Gerald Scales ’76 were
inducted into the Prep’s Alumni Hall of Fame. Honary
membership was bestowed upon Midge Stack-Lennon, who
has served as teacher and coach for 31 years; John Finocchio,
former member and past president of the Father’s Guild;
and Doctor Robert Corbino, chairperson of our very fine
Music Department. The following people were honored for
their years of dedicated service to our Alumni Board: Chris
Mendolia ’87, Wally Bishop ’80, Harold Kelly ’56, John
McAree ’50 and Bro. Campion Lally, OSF ’55.
Monday, June 19th, saw over 250 people join together in
support of the 13th Annual Golf Classic, honoring Jane
Modry. Jane is a role model of integrity who has displayed
through the years genuine concern for her students and
players. St. Francis Prep benefited by her presence for more
then 30 years. Thanks you Jane!
Congrats to Brian Collins ’82, appointed Athletic
Director at C.W. Post College in Brookville. Congrats also to
Peter Deluca ’88 who was inducted into the Fordham
University Hall of Fame for baseball. (Also, Dawn
Lambertson ’89 produced the March 1st ABC show Lost).
150 scholarships were awarded to the new incoming
September Class – Thanks to you!
Special congratulations are due to our semi-finalist
winners Michelle Iocolano ’06 and Sylviane Boddy ’06 in the
Intel National Science Competition. I know you join me as
proud Alumni of the Prep Family in congratulating students,
teachers, Franciscan Brothers, administrators, coaches, moderators and staff members for their efforts and achievements.
Check our school website, school newspapers to see
updated school info.
At the Alumni Reunions of March 11, Arthur Rojas ’91
informed us that in slightly over two months he will be
ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New York. He is the
third priestly vocation from his class. Keep him in your
prayers. Remember to pray for vocations to the priesthood,
diaconate and Religious Life.
The 2006 Girls Tennis Team went undefeated again,
winning the State Championship for eight years in a row.
The team also won the Mayor’s Cup for the seventh year in a
row. Kudos to Coach John Brennan.
The Varsity Handball Team went undefeated for the
fourth year in a row and captured its fourth consecutive City
Championship. Congratulations again to Coach Tony
Grimm.
A reminder about 2006 Homecoming Weekend. The
weekend will kick-off on Thursday evening October 12th,
with 3-on-3 Hoops Tournament, followed on Friday,
October 13th with the Golf Outing. Then, on Saturday,
October 14th, a day at the Races will be held at Belmont
Park. In addition; the 5K Fun Run on Sunday, October 15th
will be held in memory of Vin Giammona, ’79.
The final event of the weekend takes us over to St. John’s
University on Sunday afternoon to root for the varsity football team against St. Peters’s High School of Staten Island.
We need and appreciate your help! Let’s have a great turnout
for our Homecoming Weekend ’06.
The Class of 2006 was welcomed into the St. Francis
Prep Alumni Family.
I would like to wish a fond farewell to Mr. Michael
Dilworth, Foreign Language; S. Martha Arnold O.P., Social
Studies; Ms. Sylvia Hayduk, Mathematics; Mrs. Jean Janos,
Social Studies; and Mr. Paul Speckenbach, Business.
Thanks for your many years of dedicated service. Now
it’s time to smell the roses.
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls
of all the deceased members of our Prep Family, including
Bob Stenger, a teacher for 48 years; Sister Ellen Boyle, D.W.,
former Registrar; Mr. Richard Hoffman, former J.V. Baseball
Coach; and Mike Fouchet ’80, former Basketball Player and
Coach.
As we look back on the accomplishments of the past
year, we realize that these would not have been possible
without the continued support of all our alumni, benefactors and friends. Together we can respond to the changing
world and provide our young men and women a quality
Franciscan education, a mission we have fulfilled with faith
and zeal since 1858. Let us count on your support as we
head towards our sesquicentennial celebration in 2008.
As always, I am grateful to all the members of the
Alumni Board for all they do for St. Francis Prep and the
Prep graduates.
May the blessing of St. Francis be with you and your
family.
In gratitude
Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F
Alumni Director
6 • GradNews
St. Francis Prep
– HOMECOMING 2005 RECAP –
OCTOBER 13: 3-ON-3 HOOPS
O C T O B E R 1 4 : G O L F O U T I N G D I N N E R AT C A F F E O N T H E G R E E N
O C T O B E R 1 5 : S T. F R A N C I S P R E P D AY AT B E L M O N T R A C E T R A C K
OCTOBER 16: VIN GIAMMONA ’79 MEMORIAL 5K FUN RUN
MANY THANKS TO OUR KEY
SPONSORS:
3 0n 3
Hoop
s
HOMECOMING JOURNAL:
“In Memory of our son
Michael E. Brennan
who will forever be in our hearts”
B E L M O N T D AY S P O N S O R :
Peter Callahan ’59
GOLF OUTING
DINNER SPONSOR:
Drew Morgan ’89
COCKTAIL HOUR SPONSOR:
Michael McGovern ’78
LUNCH SPONSOR:
Alex DelCielo ’76
PRIZE SPONSOR:
Scott Geller / CRM
PUTTING GREEN SPONSORS:
Maria ’78 and Tom Nevitt ’77
LONG DRIVE SPONSORS:
Gene & Barbara Trainor
FDNY
CLOSEST TO PIN SPONSORS:
Walter Cook ’60
Adam Alves
MULLIGAN TABLE SPONSOR:
Casey Knoll / Cantor Fitzgerald
Last year’s golf outing was postponed
because of the bad weather but the
dinner was held at Caffe on the Green.
This year’s event (Friday, October 13)
will be at Clearview once again, and golf
will be followed by a special barbeque
for alumni and friends at the course.
Golf
GradNews • 7
– HOMECOMING 2005 –
St. Francis Prep Day
at Belmont
sponsored by Peter Callahan ’59
8 • GradNews
– HOMECOMING 2005 –
Vin Giammona ’79
Memorial 5K Fun Run
“Looking for volunteers and sponsors to
assist with the Vin Giammona ’79 5K Run”
SFP’s Homecoming Weekend 5K Run is dedicated to Vinny Giammona ’79, a NYFD Lieutenant who died heroically
in the 9/11 terrorist attack on the WTC. Vinny is fondly remembered by all for his incredible spirit and ability to make
everyone smile. In his years at Prep, he was co-captain of the Track/Cross Country Teams and naming this run in his
honor, is a small gesture from the SFP alumni to celebrate Vinny’s life.
Linda Giammona, Vinny’s sister, is coordinating this year’s event (Sunday, October 15, 2006) and we are looking
forward to a very successful outing. We would like to hear from friends, classmates, SFP track teammates, FDNY members or anyone who would like to help out - in any way - to make Vinny’s run an event something we can all feel proud
of. Proceeds from the run are being dedicated to SFP students in need.
Alumni and friends who are interested in honoring the memory of Vinny G. by volunteering or sponsoring this
event, please contact Tracey Kavanagh ’78 at [email protected]; Brian McKeon ’81 at [email protected]; Karen
McKeon ’77 at [email protected]; Nick Mosesso ’81 at [email protected] or Linda Giammona at
[email protected].
Check the alumni website (http://www.alumni.sfponline.org and choose “events calendar”) for Vinny Giammona’s 5K
Run listed under Homecoming 2006 information. Also, look for “save the dates” and registration information in upcoming SFP mailings regarding this event and all other Homecoming 2006 events.
GradNews • 9
Annual Alumni Memorial Mass
The Following Alumni and Friends who passed away during the 2004-05 year were remembered at the Alumni
Memorial Mass and "Pathway to St. Francis" brick dedication held on NOVEMBER 6, 2005 at the Prep:
ALUMNI
Carmine Lancellotti - 1940
Rev. Francis Diffley, MM - 1941
Guy Brooks – 1950
Donald T. Cook – 1952
James Smith - 1954
Frederick McGarry – 1955
Daniel Weadock - 1957
Robert Maurer - 1958
Ronald Latorre – 1960
John McLoughlin – 1961
Stephen Walsh – 1965
Kevin Richardson - 1966
John Pinzel – 1973
John Salvia - 1977
Sheila Barrett-Knudsen – 1978
John Carroll – 1985
Michele Milazzo-Colalillo – 1991
Justin Dolly - 2001
Omar Hammad - 2004
FRIENDS OF ST. FRANCIS
Robert Baldwin – father of Kathryn 01, Brittany ’09
William Clark – father of Anthony ’05
Ryan Connolly – son of Patrick ’81
Andrew Fuchs – father of Barbara ’80
Alice Dietz – sister of Sister Philip Kiely (Business Dept.)
Grace DiMarzio – mother of Bishop Nicholas
Josephine DiMauro – mother of Brother Joshua, OSF
Frank Fionocchio – father of John (Father’s Guild/Honorary
Alumnus)
Teresa Eng – mother of Karen ’05 & Stephen ’03
Helen Fournier – sister of Sister Mary Walsh (formerly of
the Educational Media Center)
Alice Gadaleta – sister of Ann Farrelly (formerly of the Social
Studies Dept.)
Wanda Galak – grandmother of Heather ’87
Francesco Gambino – uncle of Phyllis (Religion Dept.)
Gino Garcia – brother of Sasha ’05
Leona Gudema – mother of Sofia Eide (Finance Office)
Sister Joseph Agnes Hohmann – (former Director of College
Counseling)
Frances Houlihan – wife of Bob (Vice President - Molloy
College)
Margaret Kennedy – mother-in-law of Vincent Goodwin
(English Dept.)
Henry Kotowicz – father-in-law of George Anne (Campus
Ministry)
Alexandre Madeira – father of Anabela Tang (Finance
Office) & grandfather of Michelle Tang ’01
Edward Maher – uncle of Patricia (Admissions Dept.)
Ann Marie Martin – wife of Joseph ’62
Gary F. Meade – father of Colleen’87, Daria ’91 & Bevin ’94
Charles Meara – father of Daniel ’75 & Kathleen ’78
Ethel Meara – mother of Daniel ’75 & Kathleen ’78
Peter Naas – father of Alexa Cor 313
Christopher Neos – father of Lorraine Cor 313
Gerald Miller – brother-in-law of Wolf Hiller (Foreign
Language Dept)
Mary Ottoson – mother of William ’77
Laraine Perdichizzi – mother of Lori Cor 314
William Reidy Sr. – father of William ’94
Patricia Rich – mother-in-law of Ann Marie (Science Dept.)
Peter Rossomando – father of Michael Cor 416
Burnhart Rydzeski – former Music teacher
Anthony Saviano – father of Susan D’Andrea (Finance Dept.)
Ralph Sciame – brother of Joseph (Science Dept.)
Stanley Shugrue – father of Michael ’83
Edwin Stenger – brother of Bob (Educational Media Center)
Savva Stylianou – grandfather of Elizabeth ’06 & Philip ’09
Sister Veronica Stephens,CSJ – (former Prep Librarian)
John Sugrue – brother of Denis (Religion Dept.)
Patrick Sullivan – father of Christian (Campus Ministry)
Brother Timothy Walsh, OSF – Former Principal of St.
Francis Prep
Howard Weber – father of Howard Jr. ’68
Mary Ellen Yorke – mother of Chris’87 & Brendan ’90
The next Alumni Memorial Mass/Brunch and “Pathway to St. Francis” brick dedication will be held on Sunday,
November 5, 2006 at the Prep. Please plan to attend as we honor the memories of our recently deceased alumni/friends
and dedicate the new “Pathway” bricks that have been purchased during the past year. To purchase new bricks, see the
form on page 66.
10 • GradNews
Championship for the Football Terriers AND
the 300th Victory for Coach O’Connor
On Sunday, November 20th, 2005, St. Francis Prep defeated St. Peter’s (Staten Island) at Hofstra University by the
score of 28-6 to secure the CHSAA Class AA Championship AND Coach Vince O’Connor’s 300th varsity coaching
victory! Some of the pictures from that wonderful day appear here.
Congratulations Coach O’Connor and the Varsity Terriers!! Congratulations also to the 2005 JV Terriers for winning
their own championship game! Best of luck during this fall 2006 season!!
GradNews • 11
Football Championship - November 2005
12 • GradNews
Class of 1996 - 10 Year Reunion
On Saturday, January 14, 2006, more than 200 members of the 10th Anniversary Class of 1996 gathered at the Prep for a
night of great fun and good cheer! See some of the pictures here.
GradNews • 13
March 2006 Florida Alumni Reunion
On Saturday, March 4th, 2006, St. Francis Prep celebrated its 13th Annual Florida Alumni Reunion. Special thanks
go to our gracious hosts, Capt. Marc Hamlin ’84 of the Tampa Police Department and his lovely wife Paige.
Prior to the evening reception at the Valrico, FL home of the Hamlin’s, a large Prep contingent took in the Yankees
vs. Reds afternoon game at Legends Field in Tampa. Before the game, Joe Torre ’58 took some time from his busy
schedule to greet several members of the group. Thanks Joe! Some of the Florida pictures appear here.
14 • GradNews
March 11th Reunion: The 20th Anniversary Class
of 1986 and the 15th Anniversary Class of 1991
More than 300 graduates from the 20th Anniversary Class of 1986 and the 15th Anniversary Class of 1991 gathered
together at the Prep on Saturday evening, March 11, 2006, and a wonderful time was had by all who attended. See some
of the pictures here.
GradNews • 15
Class of 1986 and Class of 1991
16 • GradNews
Principal’s Dinner - March 2006
On Saturday, March 25, 2006, the Prep’s library once again became the
fabulous “6100 Restaurant” for the Annual Principal’s Dinner.
Organized to recognize the generosity of those who have contributed
at The St. Francis Society level and above ($1000 or more) during the
previous year, as well as the members of The Board of Trustees, the dinner also provides
the Principal, Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F., with an opportunity to report on the
“State of the Prep” which, thankfully, is very healthy, due in large measure to the ongoing
support of its loyal alumni, parents and friends.
In addition to Brother Leonard’s report,
a wonderful presentation was made to the 90
guests by students Carlo Coumoutsos and Nicole
Streakin who spoke about the impact that generous donors had on their lives when it came to
financial support for their Prep education.
The next Principal’s Dinner will be held
at the Prep on Saturday, March 31, 2007.
GradNews • 17
Our Franciscan Mission
For almost 150 years, the Franciscan
Brothers have shared their Franciscan spirit with
the students, families, and their colleagues at St.
Francis Prep. Brother James McVeigh, O.S.F.,
Franciscan Mission Coordinator has
been working closely with the administration,
and in collaboration with Campus Ministry at
insuring that our unique Franciscan spirit continues to mold our Prep family. All of the
Brothers, like their founder St. Francis, attempt to
“mirror Christ” in all they do.
This year, San Damiano crucifixes are being
placed in our classrooms. (Note: Annual Gifts of $250 or
more can be earmarked for the placement of a San
Damiano cricifix.) Praying before the San Damiano cross,
St. Francis received his mission:“Go and Rebuild, My
Church.” A statue of St. Francis along with the San Damiano
crucifix will be part of the environment on the stage for our
assemblies, liturgical services, alumni and parent gatherings.
Each year the Franciscan Brothers send several faculty
members from each of their schools on an Assisi Pilgrimage
so they can capture the spirit of St. Francis and share that
with their students and colleagues. Br. James
gives presentations to the new teachers, students
and parents inviting them to absorb our
Franciscan spirit. A new retreat program has
been introduced for ninth graders so that right
from the beginning they can focus on our
Franciscan heritage and share the values of
St. Francis.
In collaboration with Christian Sullivan,
Director of Campus Ministry, George Anne
Kotowicz, Liturgical Coordinator, William
Vogelson, Service Coordinator and our
Chaplains, Fathers Sweeney and Schwarz, , Br. James is
incorporating the Franciscan message into all aspects of our
school life. Realizing the importance of student involvement,
Br. James is assisted by the Franciscan Youth Movement
(FYM). He will also be working closely with our Assisi
Pilgrims as they prepare for their pilgrimage and return
filled with the spirit of St. Francis, re-energized to share it
with our school community. Br. James invites all of our
alumni to be attentive to spreading the spirit and values of St.
Francis. Feel free to contact him at [email protected].
FYM’S Ink Cartridge Project
The Franciscan Youth Movement (FYM) is committed
to keeping the ideals of St. Francis alive in today’s society.
By taking the peace prayer of St. Francis and applying it to
real life situations, FYM involves everyone in the St. Francis
Prep community in projects that keep the spirit of St.
Francis visible and viable in today’s society. Under the
direction of Br. James McVeigh, OSF, FYM is involved in
many service projects throughout the year from visiting
nursing homes, writing to our troops overseas, helping out
with special events at nursing homes, and visiting at the
Children’s Hospital.
The Ink Cartridge Project serves two purposes:
1.) It reminds us of our environmental obligations.
St. Francis called everyone to love and respect all aspects
of creation from humankind to every aspect of our environment. Recycling the ink cartridges is one simple way of
preserving our environment. 2.) The cash we save from the
recycling is used to support specific projects that improve
the quality of life for needy children and teens. We expect
to be reimbursed almost $2500 by June.
Several charities that we plan on assisting this year are :
St. Bonaventure Indian Mission - Brother Simon Jaorski,
OSF works at this mission in New Mexico with the people
of the Eastern Navajo Reservation. The Mission has a school,
an outreach program that delivers food, water, clothing and
building materials to those in need on the reservation.
Camp Hope - For years, Brother Damian Novello, OSF has
directed or worked at this summer camp for teenagers who
were born HIV positive, many of whom are now
living with AIDS because the disease was passed on to them
at birth. One of the activities at the Camp is Yoga taught by
Brother Benjamin, OSF.
Father Bill’s Kids - Our chaplain , Father Bill is also a pastor
who helps many needy children in his own parish.
Camp Alvernia - Our students are familiar with Alvernia
because that is where our retreat programs are held during
the year. During the summer, it is a camp directed by
Brother Robert La Fave, OSF. We hope to provide some
scholarship money to assist poor children who would like
to attend Camp Alvernia.
Party for the kids at a Children’s Hospital - We are in
the process of planning a party at the end of the year for
children at a local hospital to brighten their day.
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May 12th Testimonial Dinner
for Vince O’Connor and Frank Nastro
Friday, May 12th was a night to
remember as more than 350 SFP football
alumni, family members and friends
came together at The Long Island
Marriott in Uniondale to celebrate the
service of two legendary leaders: Coach
Vince O’Connor (who recorded his 300th
varsity victory in the championship
game against St. Peter’s last fall), and his
top assistant for some 35 years, Coach
Frank Nastro.
The Marriott’s main ballroom was
electric as former players, long-time
colleagues, lifelong friends, and family
members, gave testimonials, recounted
personal stories, and expressed thanks to
the two coaches, both of whom delivered
some wonderful closing remarks of their
own.
The event benefited The Vincent and
Mary O’Connor Scholarship Fund at the
Prep, as well as several memorial scholarship funds established in the names of
former Prep players: John Marchassalla,
Brian Murphy, Michael Brennan, Tim
Stackpole, and Hank McMahon.
For information on making a gift in
support of these special funds OR to
order a professionally produced
double-DVD recording of the May 12th
event (with the proceeds going to the
scholarship funds) contact the Prep’s
Development Office at 718.423.8810 ext.
268/269.
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20 • GradNews
May 12th
Testimonial Dinner
H O N O R I N G
Coach Vince
O’Connor
&
Coach Frank Nastro
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Faculty Notes
Len Antinori (Art Dept.)—His North Shore Art Academy
in Glen Head has continued to grow, offering afternoon
and evening classes to children (Cartooning and Basic
Drawing) and adults (Figure Drawing and Intro to
Painting). Thanks to several alumni, including Joanne
Fasullo ’78 and Maura Nicolosi ’85 who are presently
sending their children for fine arts instruction. Check
out the website: www.northshoreart.com.
Brother Leonard Conway, O.S.F. (Hon. ’01, Principal)—
recently chaired the Middle States evaluation of St. Joseph
by-the-Sea H.S. on Staten Island. (FYI: The Prep had its
own mid-point review for Middle States on December 13,
2005, and everything is “on-track” to achieve all the
objectives by 2010—with The 150th Anniversary of the Prep
serving as a focal point during the 2008-09 school year.)
Patrick McLaughlin ’73 (Asst. Principal)—started his
15th year as Assistant Principal last fall by participating in
“Project Challenge” with 12 other faculty members. “Great
experience, especially the high ropes. It was nice to see
many alums at Homecoming week activities, in particular
the three-on-three basketball tournament and the 5K Fun
Run. On for Ol’ St. Francis!”
Father Bill Sweeney (School Chaplain)—is the full-time
Pastor of St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Albans, while serving
as chaplain at the Prep on a part-time basis. He celebrated
the 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood
on April 30, 2006. Congratulations Father Bill!
Brother Alan Zodda, O.S.F. (Hon.
’05, Phys. Ed. Dept.)—“This year
(2006) marked my 40th year at SFP.
During that span I worked as attendant officer, teacher of Social
Studies, Handball coach, and the last
30 years as the Boys Phys Ed locker
room attendant. It was very gratifying to me personally to be recognized last year for the Honorary
Alumni Award. I will cherish this for
the rest of my Prep years! I am also
thankful to Mr. Tony Grimm, current SFP Handball
coach, who has inaugurated a special Handball
Tournament at the Prep and has honored me by naming it
The Brother Alan Zodda, OSF Blue Ball Handball
Tournament.”
Chris Mendolia ’87 (Social Studies Dept.) and his wife,
Lauren, celebrated the birth of their daughter, Brenna
Mary (6 lbs. 15 oz. 19 in.) on Sunday, November 27, 2005.
Father George Roth ’55 (former English Dept. and
Tennis coach)—“After thirty-seven years as a Franciscan
Brother of Brooklyn and nineteen years at St. Francis Prep,
I transferred to the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in
1993. In January 1998, I was ordained a priest by Bishop
Sean O’Malley, OFM Cap. In 2003, after five years in the
USA (mostly in New Bedford, MA), I was sent to Cornwall
in England to be the chaplain for our contemplative sisters
in Lanherne-St. Mawgan. In July 2005, I was re-assigned to
London where I work with the apostolate of A Day With
Mary. Have CD sets (or tapes) available on talks I have
given in London. Contact me at [email protected].”
Denise Stradowski-Heckelman ’84 (Phys. Ed. Dept.)—
“Hello to all my former CORS, students, and athletes! I’m
on my 4th COR (my favorite) and, 15 years later, continue
to teach the best classes in the world: football/soccer and
lacrosse/field hockey. My two children, Meghan (4) and
Brian (2), give me joy and keep me on my toes each and
everyday. Can’t wait till they’re Lil’ Terriers! Best wishes to
all!
Faith and Jake, children of Rachel Binaso (Math Dept.)
and husband Phil.
This future Prepster, Michael
Angelo Buccino, is the son of
Jeanne Buccino (Art Dept.)
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GRADNotes
1936
1951
Dennis Carey Jr. married Clare
McDonald, and they have five children,
eight grandchildren.
Thomas Patrick Miller lives in Nevada
outside Las Vegas. Retired from the Fire
Dept. in 1979 after 20 years. Owned
Summit Auto Parts in Frisco Co. with
John Abruscato 1992-1994. Did Pre-Cana,
Diocese of Rockville Center, late 70’s,
early 80’s. Instrumental in Starting
F.I.R.E.S with Fr Gabriel Calvo (founder
of Marriage Encounter) and also Ed
Hogan, SFP ’38. Married Eileen McHugh
in 1955. 4 children: Patrick, Susan, Sharon
and Alexander; 13 grandchildren.
1939
George J. Gremse is an entrepreneur
and owned a uniform rental and linen
supply business which he ran until he
retired. He has six children and 10 grandchildren. His son reports to us that he is
a devout man and all his children were
raised in the Church and educated in
Catholic Schools.
1940
John A Reilly would like to hear from
any fellow graduates from 1940. He has
many stories and memories and promises
that anyone who responds to this message
will be greeted with enthusiasm! He signs,
John Reilly (AKA “Bullithead”) in the
1940 yearbook and can be reached at
[email protected].
1941
Herbert Zundel retired from U.S.
Customs as a supervisory inspector.
Married 51 years to Agnes (deceased in
’96). Played varsity football ’39-’40.
George Muller: Wife Bernice, daughter
Arlene (T.O.R.). Retired in 1979 US Post
Office NYC 10007. US Glider Troops 11th
Airborne Division 1945. New Guinea,
Philippines and Japan on V.J. Day.
1945
Thomas McNulty: Married 52 years.
Four married sons and eight grandchildren. One great grandchild.
1947
John McCormack served in the US
Navy during World War II. Served 28
years as a Special Agent of the FBI and
was also Director in the Audit Division
of First Union National Bank (now
Wachovia) for 14 years. Presently residing
in Spartanburg, SC and Hilton Head, SC.
Father of 6 children.
Edward Walter: Wife, Judith. Children:
Evan Walter, Jessica Saigh
Paul DeLuca is married 50 years.
He has three children (UET, CPA &
Engineer) and three grandchildren.
He retired in 1988 and holds over twenty
patents in the telephone equipment
industry.
Rev. Msgr. Corneilius Kneafsey
retired as Pastor of Our Lady of the
Cenacle (Richmond Hill) in June ’04.
Now working at St. Benedict Joseph Labre
Parish in Richmond Hill.
1952
Bernard McKenna has four surviving
children: William, Geralyn, Paul &
Michael. Also has 13 grandchildren.
Married 51 years. Retired in 1993 after 36
years in the banking & finance industry.
Last 13 years of career were spent as
President & CEO of Sanwa Business
Credit Corp. in Chicago, a $7.5 billion
business finance company.
1953
James Healy: Married 46 years last
April. Three grown children. Three
grandchildren.
1954
Michael Troy: Married 41 years. 4 children, 5 grandchildren. Juris Doctor, St.
John’s University School of Law. Retired
Sergeant NYCPD Detective Bureau.
Retired trial attorney, Wausau Insurance
Company. Permanent Deacon Our Lady
of Angels, Bay Ridge. Chaplain at Holy
Cross.
John Duffy retired in 1996.
Mr. & Mrs. Lou Marino ’52 with their grandchildren
William Hundt is married with 4
children, 5 grandchildren.
Francis Lonigan writes, “I live in the
DC area. Let me know if you plan to be in
the area. I meet friends in AC & NYC
frequently. I enjoy Jazz. Starbucks has a
special place in my heart. ... Later.”
1955
Gus Alfieri has written a biography of
Joe Lapchick, his legendary basketball
coach for whom he played at St. John's
University. After ten years of hard but
enjoyable effort, Gus's biography, entitled
LAPCHICK, will be issued by Lyons Press
on October 1, 2006. Bill Bradley’s foreword described Joe Lapchick as a man
of character, a quality lacking in many
involved in America’s sports today.
The book was written to allow the sports
world to recognize what a fine man
Coach Lapchick truly was. MSG
Cablevision has selected Coach Lapchick’s
last National Invitation Tournament
victory over Villanova in 1965 as one of
the fifty greatest moments in Madison
Square Garden’s history, and there is also
a movement to hang a banner in the
Garden recognizing his 660 collective
New York Knickerbockers and St. John’s
wins. The book has its own web site:
http://www.lapchickthebook.com and
Gus can be e-mailed at [email protected] or called at 631-265-7142.
James Hannon has owned and operated
an insurance agency in Pembroke,
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Massachusetts since 1968, as well as serving
as President of a hotel management company on St. John in the US Virgin Islands.
Joseph Sheehan married Christina
Brown in 1964. They have 10 children.
F. Gregory Walsh writes, “God has
been very good, eight children, eighteen
grandchildren!”
1956
Francis Lang: Retired; Chemistry
Professor at Fairleigh Dickinson
University (NJ) for 36 years.
Mike Morgantini: 2 children; 4 grandchildren.
William Robertson writes, "Have MBA,
Will Travel! Semi-retired college/MBA
business teacher. Live Rockland, Maine in
summer, New Orleans in winter. Calendar
editor of the Maine Jazz Alliance. Taught
at St. Matthew’s Medical School in the
Cayman Islands summer 2005.”
William Sullivan has 3 children: Diane
Kidd 40, Brian 38, Stephen 35, and 2
grandchilden: Amy Kidd 10, Megan Kidd 5.
Daniel Sheehan attended Brooklyn
College for 13 years at night.
Joseph Howard married in 1964 and
has 3 children, 4 grandchildren. USAF Vet.
Roger Coleman is married to Gladys
and they have two children: Joseph and
Linda.
Richard Mase writes, “As a member of
the 1955 CHSAA football city co-champs
under Coach O’Connor, first in a long
line, it would be inspirational if Coach
could attend the events, especially the
"56" reunion to be held on 4/7. I know
there’s a special tribute for Coach in May.
I’m planning on being there.”
Joseph Sefcik reports, “My wife Sophie
Rudzinska Sefcik and I will be married
46 yrs on August 20th. We are the proud
parents of a son and 3 grandchildren. I
retired from the Naval Air Reserve after
serving our country for 29 yrs. Six years
ago I retired from AT&T.”
Eugene Flynn is married with 6 children, 7 grandchildren.
Dr. James E. Corrigan is married
with three children, James J, 11/24/65,
Kathleen G, 12/16/68, Diane G, 1/5/76.
Faculty member (Biology Dept.) at St
Francis College for 42 years. Adjunct faculty member (Biology Dept)--undergraduate and graduate--at Long Island
University for 21 years.
Mike Morgantini has been married for
47 years and has 2 children and 4 grandchildren. He has spent almost 50 years
working in the securities industry, 25 of
them with Wachovia Securities.
James Gillespie retired from Chemical
Bank after 26 years. Worked as a financial/real estate consultant for New York
Institute of Technology and Lehman Bros.
Wife Diane and 9 grandchildren. Retired
to Florida in 2003.
Donald Kauke retired 12/04 from
LIMRA International.
James Spence has 4 grown children
34, 36, 38, 40, and 2 grandchildren.
Veteran of The United States Marine
Corps. Received liver transplant in 1991.
Retired as Director of Finance, New York
Foundling Hospital, September 2002.
Son, B. Scott Thomsen, is an attorney in
Nevada City, CA.
1958
John Calzolano has six Children/15
Grandchildren.
Thomas Day is married with 4
Children, 7 Grandchildren.
John Finn has 5 daughters and 12
grandchildren ages 14years to 1 year.
Victor Ritter was married 43 years on
April 27. 3 children, 2 grandchildren
Robert Howard is married with three
sons.
Frank Monteleone is married with
four children and six grandchildren.
William F. Lynch has 5 Children and 5
Grandchildren. Retired from Bank of
America.
1957
Carmine Allocco: Sons - Chris (NY),
Stephen (NY), Richard (FL), Peter (NY);
Daughter - Vicki (IN). Worked at Met
Life 1961-1963, Continental Can (19631985), Macy’s (1985-2004), Airlines
Reporting Corp (2004-present).
Frederick Palumbo spent 27 years in
industry with a number of multinational
corporations. Professor of Management/
Marketing: Sy Syms School of Business @
Yeshiva University in Manhattan.
John Cahill: Married with 5 Children
and 10 Grandchildren. Just completed a
novel entitled, "The Impossible Bridge,"
which examines -- in a fictional setting -multiple sides of the legal and moral
issues ensuing from the "shock and awe"
attack on Iraq.
Anthony DeNunzio: Wife Ann and 3
children, 6 grandchildren.
Philip Cottone has four sons, eleven
grandchildren.
Thomas Halton has four children:
Careen, Jennifer, Thomas and Diana, and
three grand- children. Retired from
Family Dental Practice.
Henry Justus married Patricia Olma on
December 29, 1962. They have two
daughters named Nancy and Amy. There
are three grandchildren in the family and
they all live in Eastern Connecticut or
Western Rhode Island.
1959
Joseph Kelly is married 40 years. Wife
Sharon is a semi-retired Psychotherapist;
son Steve is Pastor at St. John’s, Detroit;
daughter Deborah is Executive Editor,
Metro Source; son Mike is President of
Premier Helicopters; son David is
Account Supervisor at BBD&O in
Chicago. Five grandchildren.
Stephen Murphy: Lt Commander, US
Navy (Retired)
Martin Neville: Daughters Kerry (Prep
Grad), Erin. Son Colin.
1960
Angelo Baldi has one son, Nathan, born
03/29/1988.
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Joseph Lisante has three children: 2
married sons, Bob & Ari, 5 grandchildren;
and a daughter, Crystal.
Thomas Murawski has 2 children, 3
grandchildren.
Stephen Stacey tells us, “I have three
daughters and three grandchildren.
Looking forward to my retirement when I
can spend more time on the golf course.”
Patrick Demery writes, “My wife
Diane and I live in the same community
with our two married daughters. Donna
is a K teacher in our community and has
three children with her husband Mike.
Katie is 15 and becoming a lady. Her
brothers Michael and Patrick have a ton
of energy.”
1961
Mike Bonasia has 11 grandchildren.
Salvatore Crispi: Children: David,
Robyn & Rachael. Grandchildren: Joseph,
Jordyn, Taylor & Aaris. Semi-Retired.
Curently works as Referee Director for
the Walnut Creek Soccer Club, Walnut
Creek, California, and Camp Director,
Piedmont Soccer & Track Camps,
Piedmont Recreation.
Donald Devane has four children
(Elizabeth, Donald, Patrice, William).
Robert Harris retired as LTC from US
Army. Two years in Vietnam, Tour in
Germany and several Stateside posts.
Retired from Northrop Grumman. 4 children, 5 great grandchildren.
Thomas O’Brien has three sons: Kevin,
Michael and Christopher.
Vincent Pereira is married to Melinda
Kraemer (Pereira). One daughter: Lauren
Pereira (Aichinger), SFP Class of ‘96. Retired
from the Fulton Fish Market. Looking forward to becoming a grandfather.
Dr. Richard Pinto has two sons, Patrick
and Peter, and three grandsons, Richard,
Peter and James.
Terry Sgarlata is married to Joann and
they have 4 children: Danielle, Debra,
Robert & TerriAnn. 5 grandkids: Matthew,
Victoria, Luke, Abagail, John. He retired
after 35 years with IBM and currently
serves as Director of Technology at St.
Joseph Regional H.S. in Montvale, NJ.
Richard Tener is the brother of two
other alumni: Terry Tener and Marty
Tener. One son, Andrew, and two grandchildren, Olivia and Philip. Owner, with
two other partners, of a pharmceutical
manufacturer with HQ in Idaho.
Richard Weilminster has three sons:
Richard Joseph Jr., Eric Joseph, and Mark
Joseph. His wife is Kathleen Hayes.
Edwin Westley tells us, “My four children are also graduates of SFP: Jennifer
Turk ’84, Sean Westley ’86, Christopher
Westley ’88, Brian Westley ’91.
John Hemmer is a retired coach and
teacher now splitting his time between
Daytona Beach, FL and Brevard, NC.
Harold Reynolds married Mary Ann
and they have 2 sons, Damon and
Christopher, and 1 grandson, Beckett.
Andrew Iorio is married 40 years this
past June. Three sons, all grown. Living in
Connecticut for 37 years. Worked for
IBM and Lockheed-Martin. Started two
software companies. One of them,
Productivity Products, produced the first
object oriented computer for the commercial market.
Robert Allen is married with two children. University Professor, Grad School
NYU. Spent 30 years as a Senior Health
Care Executive.
1962
Frank Higbie writes, “We visited Seattle
for the first time and enjoyed our trip
very much. Unlike winter, summer has
mostly clear days, which makes the Puget
Sound even more attractive. In New
Orleans we took a swamp boat ride in a
privately owned backwater. Great
time…….”
Valerian Derlega has three children,
John, Ann, Christopher.
John Gibbons: Wife, Judy; son Jim,
with wife Tara, and daughters Meaghan &
Courtney; son Kevin, with wife Selina,
and daughter Mikayla; and daughter,
Jane.
Frank Higbie recently retired from a
career in the chemical industry. After college, grad school, and the military he
worked over a period of 34 years for six
different companies. Most proud that his
name appears on three different US
Patents for UV-curable products.
1963
Frank Depasquale tells us, “ I have
been living in Oppdal, Norway for 17
years.”
John Harold: Children, John, Jennifer,
Gregory, Michael.
Joseph Kolinsky: Son Scott, married,
Director of Technology @ Independent
Day School in Tampa. Daughter Kelley,
married, graduate of East Carolina
University with a degree in Occupational
Therapy. Presently advancing her education in alternative medicine.
Richard Kolsch has 2 married daughters, one Class of ‘97 @ USMA and the
other Class of ‘04 @ USNA. Army-Navy
games are rough in this house. Also has
one grandson.
Stefan Korolczuk: Daughter Donna;
son Christopher
Charles Krpata is married 40 years to
Brenda. Son Kyle attended Stanford
University and SMU Law School. He is a
practicing corporate attorney and has two
children, Maya and Lucas. Son Kelly attended Boston College and Michigan Business
School. He is an investment banker.
Robert Schiro: Married since 1968.
Three grown children. Two boys, one girl.
First grandson born July 29, 2005. Moved
to Maryland from Virginia in April, 2005
to be closer to him.
Dr. Francis Dann: Dermatologist,
Associate Medical Director, Amgen.
1964
Jack Guarneri retired from Liberty
Mutual as Sales Rep in 2002. Worked as
Case Manager for the Town of Islip from
9/2002 to 3/2005. Currently works as a
Caseworker for Suffolk County. 31 year
resident of Blue Point. Recently purchased a vacation home on Lake Moraine
in Hamilton, NY.
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Peter Haas, Jr. has 3 sons, Jonathan,
David, Daniel. Jonathan married Jeanette
Dela Cruz on 9/25/99. One granddaughter, Caitlin, born 9/9/2000. David married
Janine Bowling on 10/11/2003. Daniel is
single.
Michael Gibbons has three daughters,
Mary, Leslie, and Louise.
Thomas Kiely has three children,
Jennifer, Mark, and Tom, Jr. (all married)
and 3 grandchildren (Noah, Abby, and
Emma). Retired from Philadelphia
Suburban Water Company in 2001 after
30 years. Currently a Project Manager for
Gannett Fleming, a consulting engineering firm.
1966
Frank Massuli writes, “We spend the
winters in Vero Beach, FL. If anyone from
the Prep is there either year round or seasonal (Jan- Apr) get in touch with me...
772-562-9291.”
Brian Neville has two children. Andrew
is a senior at the University of Chicago,
and Jonathan is a senior in H.S. at Saint
Ann’s School.
1965
Ivan Aragon served as a U.S. Army
Medic attached to 3/77 Armor Division
from 1968 to 1971. Traveled to Europe
with friend Joseph Olsen (SFP Class of
‘67). Migrated to Bogota, Colombia in
1973 where my brother German (SFP
Class of ‘67) and I established Bicultural,
a Language Academy.
Gerard Conlon recently retired from
Con Edison after 30 years of service. Wife
Deborah, son James (Manhattan College
Class of 2006), daughter Stephanie (Colby
College Class of 2007).
John Fabrizio has recently published a
new book about the Brooklyn of the ‘50s
and ’60s: In the Shadow of the El: Images of
a Brooklyn Childhood. “So come back for a
while to the old neighborhood! Hang out
with your buddies on the block . . . recall
your first love . . . get into and out of trouble . . . play the big ball game in the park!
Come back and grow up with me again!”
Visit www.brooklynshadow.com for
excerpts and purchasing information.
Thomas Finn writes, “It is with great
regret that I inform you that Stephen
Quinn, Class of 1975, passed away on
Thanksgiving Day 2005.”
Michael Prior: All 5 of his children-Bryan, Christopher, Andrew, Laura and
Zachary--are St. Francis Prep grads.
Thomas Conlon writes, “I have been
married to Mimi since 1981...we have a
son...Ti ... who is presently attending St.
Johns University...and we have been active
members in the Glen Cove Community
where we have lived since 1983.”
Louis DeGrazia tells us, “I have one
grandson, 15 months. I have been refereeing High School football for the last 35
years. I have also been officiating SemiPro football for 5 years. Now the
Secretary for the Metropolitan Football
Officials Association.”
very lucky to have found a group of people who don’t charge me a lot to be my
friends. Not playing enough basketball.”
1967
Richard Turchiano tells us, “My
daughter, Danielle, attended and graduated Stuyvesant High School in ’99. She
then attended the University of Southern
California in Los Angeles where she graduated in 3 years with a BA Cinema &
Film in May ’05.”
William Fornaro reports, “I have been
married since November 1979. My wife
and I have one daughter, born in March
1990. We have lived in Islip since August
1984.”
William Lord: Wife Nancy, daughter
Jennifer-29, son Adam-26, granddaughter
Annalese-18 months.
Kevin Sherry writes, “Almost done with
kids in college. Jeremy graduated from
Cal Poly Pomona this year and now
works for Paramount studios as a gopher
trying to climb the ladder. Meghan also
graduated this year from Fresno State and
has a job in Florence, Italy for the next
year.”
Frank Dukes is a US Army Reservist
returned safely from Baghdad, Iraq. On
duty there for 11 months and 20 days.
Captain of the SFP Handball Team in
1967. In addition to being a Supervisor
with the NYC Tax Dept., he also has a
Private Investigator’s License in New York
State.
John Toscano tells us, “I have two
grown children (twins - Chuck & Chris),
5 grandchildren (Joey, Eve, Callen, Cole
and Luke) and now I have Jack, my 22
month old son born to my beautiful wife
Nancy and I on 11/10/03. LIFE IS
GRAND!! (though, I must admit, a bit
hectic).”
1968
John McManus is now living in
Millinocket, Maine, 70 miles north of
Bangor, near Baxter State Park and Mt.
Katahdin. He moved there from
Massachusetts 21 years ago, and is newly
married and taking a job teaching Art at
Stearns H.S.
Gregory Fanning is married to
Maureen. 3 children: Bridget, Kathleen
and Patrick. Currently working at HSBC
Bank USA as a Premier Relationship
Manager.
Richard Girnius writes, “Let’s see, two
wives, four children (two of the step persuasion) and three grandchildren in AZ
that I get to see all too infrequently. I’m
Christopher A. Leone has joined the
Order of Friars Minor Province of St.
Anthony of Padua and is pursuing a path
to the priesthood.
Cornelius Gillon is a retired Special
Agent (2000), IRS Criminal Investigation
Division, Eastern District of New York.
Gerard Hevern: Tim Clayton (stepson)
married to Kate Hager 9/11/2005; Erin
Hevern married to Matt McLoughlin
6/5/2004; Shannon Hevern married to Eli
Krause 7/21/2004.
Victor Mincieli is married with one son
in college. He is an Outdoor Education
and Science teacher at a private middle
school.
James Strype retired from Lucent
Technologies in 2001.
1969
Steven Henning: Daughter Alison
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1971
1972
Steven Calandro is married with three
beautiful kids. Currently consulting in the
areas of organizational development,
leadership development, performance
management and executive coaching.
Gerard Baillet is currently living in the
Midwest with wife and children. He’s a
consultant specializing in strategic
planning, portfolio management and
new product development within the
information technology and discrete
manufacturing sectors. He recently
received his Masters degree.
Andrew Migliore is married with 3
children--2 girls. One is married and is a
high school biology teacher. The other
daughter works for a local attorney and
his son is a senior at Georgia State
University.
Allison Gawlinski (right), daughter of Edward (SFP
Class of 1968) and Diane Gawlinski, was one of
19 cadets from the United States Air Force
Academy in Colorado Sprigs, CO who were
selected to attend the United States Naval
Academy in Annapolis, MD for the Spring 2006
semester. Allison and her roommate, Ashley
Snyder (left) will start classes for their senior
year in August.
John Sidtis: Wife, Diana Van Lancker
Sidtis; children Alexander, Ann-Marie,
Robert.
1970
Robert Brown: Daughter Katy, senior at
Fordham University. Son Bobby in 8th
grade.
Samuel Crescente has a 20 year old
daughter, Kimberly, currently in her 3rd
year at St Joseph’s College.
Paul Cucarese: 3 children, Michael,
Stephen, Krista.
Richard Frasca has a daughter,
Tywana, and a grandson Phillip.
James McDade has 2 children, JP 16
and Maura 14. Hobbies are golf, reading,
writing and sports in general. Recently
retired from UBS Securities LLC after 28
years.
Howard O’Leary: 2 Children—twins
Boy/Girl 17 yrs old.
Thomas Steffens retired from N.Y.C.
Fire Dept. on 03/31/2002 after 25 year
career. Wife Joanne has worked for AON
Insurance since 1972. Now a Senior V.P.
Consultant. Daughter Elise is a senior at
Molloy College majoring in Criminal
Justice. Daughter Kristin is freshman at
Iona College.
Thomas DeMaria and his lovely wife
Patricia and their children live in Floral
Park, NY.
Robert Mylott writes, “I am married
and live in Islip NY and Naples FL. My
wife is a Head Registered Nurse
Supervisor in a Long Island Hospital. I
am a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps
and active in the Marine Corps League. I
was also a Delray Beach Police Officer.”
William Hensch has 2 children:
Kathryn and Billy.
Tony Saccone has 3 children: Joe, 26,
Christine, 24, Anthony, 23.
Martin O’Connor is an attorney in
Boston. His father is Vince O’Connor,
Varsity Football Coach at the Prep who
recorded his 300th victory in winning the
CHSAA championship last fall.
Lawrence Santangelo is a Fire
District Manager responsible for 10.5
square miles in Suffolk County. He is
happily married to Leslie and they have 3
boys and live in North Patchogue.
Dr. Michael Sheridan tells us, “Wife
Debbie who works in our office is a 9 year
Breast Cancer Survivor... 3 children:
Colleen (18) now a freshman at College
of St. Rose in Albany, NY, studying
Special Ed; Christopher (16) is a junior in
H.S.; Connor (13) is in the 8th grade.
Chairman of the Board: Amster.”
Michael Kiely married Mary Ellen
Frawley on 3/23/95.
Mario Tilelli is proud to announce
arrival of second grandchild Vincent
Tilelli.
James Petrillo finished 30 years of
Army service on February 20, 2006.
Anthony Angotta, Jr and his wife have
a daughter who graduated from UCONN
in 2004. She’s currently enrolled in the
Masters Degree program at Adelphi
University. Daughter Renee is a certified
Athletic Trainer. Son Anthony is currently
enrolled at St. John’s University and
studying Forensic Science.
1973
Frank Burgio has been married to Joan
McDermott for 25 years. They have three
daughters and a son.
Anthony Yanni: Daughter Marissa, born
8/14/1992; son, Anthony, born
09/07/1996.
Eugene Young is currently the
Managing Editor for the Catholic Diocese
of Sioux Falls’ Diocesan Newspaper,
The Bishop’s Bulletin. He has worked for
the Diocese for the past 5+ years and
thoroughly enjoys producing the monthly
newspaper. He tells us that Sioux Falls is
a great place too.
1974
Paul Buchbauer: Wife of 26 years,
Donna; son Paul, a junior at St. John’s
University; daughter Lauren, a senior at
Syosset High School.
Louis Carnivale has 2 children:
Catherine Ann, born 5/21/1991; Louis, Jr.,
born 12/25/1995.
William Kelly: Retired NYPD. He has
two daughters. Oldest daughter is a
senior and swimmer at PENN and
youngest daughter is a freshman at Texas
(Longhorns) and a diver on their
Swimming/Diving team.
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Philip Milone is married with 2 children: daughter, 17, is a senior at Sacred
Heart Academy; son, 14, is a sophomore
at Bishop Kellenberg Memorial H.S. His
wife is Director of Cardiac Services at a
major teaching hospital.
George Yonkie has 2 sons: George, 22
& Andrew, 20.
Daniel Sciannameo writes, “I happened to be doing some field work two
weeks ago in Williamsburg (Brooklyn),
right around the Old Prep. I had been
around there before but never attempted
to try to get into the building, now
Boriqua College. Not only did they let me
in, they let me have the run of the place.
Great experience.”
George Yonkie has three daughters:
Shannon 23, Kelly 20, and Jillian 14.
1975
Radames Acevedo is married 21 +
years with two boys, Andrew (18) and
Brian (13), and is living on Long Island.
Kevin Callahan writes, “I’m a book
packager based in Manhattan. I’ve produced many books, including several
Scholastic titles (Scholastic First
Dictionary; Scholastic Dinosaur
Dictionary; Scholastic Science Dictionary;
etc.). My partner, Tim, and I are currently
building a house.”
16 (it was 11 about 15 years and two joint
replacements ago).”
Breda Phelan-Paccione has 3
children.
Thomas Sullivan has 3 Children: Jill,
SFP Class of 2003; Kelly; Michael.
Geraldine Zajic-Halstead tells us,
“My husband and I relocated to Florida
in 1985 and have been blessed with two
wonderful children. Our son is a freshman at Tulane University in Louisiana
and our daughter is a sophomore in high
school and is on the varsity basketball
team.”
1976
Ernest Hart has been appointed to the
Board of Trustees of the Queens Library
by Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Board
of Trustees is the Library’s governing
body, consisting of 19 members.
John Amato owns an indoor tropical
plant business called "John Amato
Plants". He and his wife have two beautiful cats named Luna and Leo!
William Ashton has twin boys,
Christopher and Brandon, born October
11, 1995. He retired from U. S. Navy in
1999 and is now working for the Navy as
a civilian in Washington, DC.
Ernest Hart ’76
Tracy, and they have 3 children: Sabato
& Kyra, born 9/5/03; Giovanna, born
10/4/04. He is in full-time private
practice as a clinical psychologist in
Ridgewood, NJ.
Anthony Davenport : Two girls,
Lindsay (not the tennis player) and
Shannon.
Nancy Donato writes, “Getting married
for the first time on 3/25/06. No kids, just
four cockatiels. Bought a house in Bayside
just a few years ago. My mom is 82 years
old, still lives across the street from Prep
and going strong!”
Peter Buchbauer: Four children,
Joseph, Peter, Michael and Maria.
Gerard Ford: Three sons, Thomas, age
18, attending college; Joseph, age 14,
attending high school; Christopher, age
13, attending middle school.
William Budris: Niece, Lee Ann Burke,
is now a Guidance Counselor at the Prep.
John J Gaughran: Four children ages
22, 20, 14 and 11.
Donna M. Cantrell-Gerzof has 2 sons:
Kyle Alexander 7/91 & Devin Andrew
10/93.
Mary Elizabeth McGuire-Gentile:
Three children ages 23, 20 and 18.
Shelley A. Pinckney-Board tells us, “I
am remarried to a wonderful person from
the Caribbean island of Barbados. I have
five children--two of my own (daughters)
and two grandchildren, a boy and a girl
both five years old. In 1998 I retired from
AT&T after 15 years as a System Support
Technician.”
John Knoesel tells us, “Daughter
Christine is a soph @ St. Johns. Daughter
Jennifer is a junior @ Prep.”
Camille E. Coiro-Penny: Son,
Geoffrey, 15 years old; Daughter, Mary, 13
years old
Rocco Mangiarano writes, “Married
for over 20 years now. We have two sons.
I’ve been fortunate enough to play alot of
golf, and have worked handicap down to
Jerry Compito has three great kids:
Daniela, Diana, & David.
Theresa Certain: Daughter, Aja August
Certain, born 8/13/78
Catherine Donnellan married in 1985.
Children: Brian, age 19; Rob, age 16.
Susan Feffer-Llano has been married
since 1984 to Bob Llano. 4 "kids":
Christine, 28; Lee Ann, 27; Rob, 19; Matt,
17. Living in MD since 2000.
John Corbisiero, Ph.D. is married to
Craig ’75 & Deb Ferro
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William Kraus: Commander, US Navy
Supply Corps. 2 Children: Brian 20, Amy 16.
be said!!! Looking forward to our 30th
reunion!!”
more semester to go in order to take the
New York State Boards.
Michael LaForgia has been married to
Christine since October 11, 1986. They
have three children, Nicholas and
Cristina, born May 19, 1994, and Jaclyn,
born Nov. 29, 1996.
Benjamin J. Berg was married in
February 1994 to Cathy Rotolo and they
have two children, Joseph (8) and
Alexandra (6). He retired from the New
York City Transit Police Department and
is now a certified safety and security
director WSO-CSSD (summer 2006).
Claudia Grappone-Ciotti has been
blessed with two fabulous and talented
daughters. Christa is 17 and Sara is 11.
Peter Buchbauer celebrated his 25th
wedding anniversary on December 26,
2005 with wife Jane, sons Joseph, Peter
and Michael, daughter Maria and daughter-in-law Victoria.
Barbara Omaggio-Bergin has been
married almost 24 years to Robert Bergin
’75. They have three wonderful daughters
(ages 21, 18, 16). She is currently in her
6th year teaching 1st graders in
Circleville, NY. Bob just completed 20
years with the FDNY. They send best
wishes to all their Prep friends!
John C. Luckey: Married since 1986. 3
children: Jason 28, Shannon 18 and
Anthony 15.
Joseph McGrath has a son, Craig, a
junior @ Norwich University, VT, and a
daughter, Caitlyn, a junior @ St. Joseph by
the Sea H.S.
Francine Dusolt-Muccin has one son,
Joseph Francis, born on June 3, 1993.
Debra Gotard-Rissett has 2 children:
Katie 16 and Rick 14.
Maureen A. Shanahan-Anderson:
Son, Jake (1992), daughter, Emily (1997),
daughter, Eileen (2000).
Edward Vanek is an Orthopedic Surgeon.
Helen McCarty-Reep has been married for 14 years and has 3 great boys: 5
year-old twins, Barrett & Preston, and 7
year old Ryan. She is also the corporate
Physical Therapist for Citigroup and has
a practice in Citigroup’s Tribeca location.
Laurence Donnelly: Married and has
3 boys.
Kathleen Brix-Fallon: Married 22
years to John (a Cathedral ’76 grad and a
student of George Stack—Midge Stack’s
brother). Has three children. Sean is
heading to college in September, Caitlin is
entering her senior year in high school,
and Conor is entering as a high school
freshman. She’s teaching 2nd grade and
loving it.
Joseph Trotti: Married 3/6/96 to Carla
Tarenzi and they have two children,
Christian 8, and Giancarlo 4. He is a partner in the law firm Capell Vishnick in
Lake Success, NY.
Mary A. Bernstein writes,
“Achievements= never married, no births,
no awards. 48 and happy. What more is to
Debra Gotard-Rissett: Marriage in
1982 to Michael. Two children: Katie,
born 1989, and Rick, born 1991.
John C. McCullough is living in
Nutley, New Jersey with wife Susan, son
John III, and their dog Abby.
1977
Joan Dalton-Janssen married
William Janssen in 1988. She has won
various sales awards at the Times Herald
Record. Enjoys the hobby of dog training
and has put several obedience and agility
titles on her dogs.
Lynn Calvacca-Iannece has 2 children, Vincent and Elena. (15 and 11).
Vinny is a sophomore at St. Francis.
Linda Yankoschuk-DiCarlo writes,
“In March of ’03, husband Douglas
moved us out to scenic Northport Village
in Suffolk County; about an hour (without traffic) east of Prep. Some of the area
attractions include Charming Residential
Architecture and Downtown with its
Haborfront Parks.”
Peter de Marigny married Tina M.
Damore on 06/05/1992. Met at
Ambassador College, Pasadena, CA. They
have two girls, Perry, born 08/2001;
Quincy born 12/2002. Living in the Las
Vegas area. Tina is sales rep with Merck.
Jerry Compito has been a
Neuroradiologist with Princeton
Radiology for 14 years, and was recently
elected as the Chairman of the Board of
Directors. He is also Director of MRI
Services at the University Medical Center
at Princeton.
Peter L. Peluso tells us, “This year I
will be blessed with celebrating 25 years
of happy marriage to Anne. Our two
daughters are honor students at their
respective schools. Denise is in her 3rd
year Fordham University, and Michelle is
a sophomore at Wagner High School.”
Patricia Mayors-Fenchak has a son,
Christopher, 14 years old, who attends
Deer Park High School. She has attended
3 years of college at New York College for
Health Professionals in Syosset, Long
Island in an effort to become Licensed
Massage Therapist, and now has one
Anthony Croce has three children: A
stepdaughter 25, stepson 21, and a son 13.
Frances Hendrickson-Fager:
Husband, Ken Fager; son, Stephen Fager;
daughter, Michele Fager. They are currently residing in SC.
Loretta Bolger-Gallion has 2 sons Eric & Robert. Both just graduated from
Fairfield University. Just celebrated 25
years of marriage!
Natalia Iwanczuk has been in CT since
1984 and loves it. Opened the doors to
her Mary Kay consulting business in 2004
and welcomes inquiries and the opportunity to consult with her fellow classmates.
Joseph J McCabe is married with 4
children: Joseph Jr., Kelly, Kacie and
Kristin.
Robert McMahon is married with three
kids (one boy and two girls) and living in
Hillsborough, New Jersey. He is currently
a Project Manager with CheckFree Corp’s
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1978
Evelyn Greco-Ashworth is married to
John and has a daughter, Emily.
Marianne Black-Prawda has a
daughter, Zoe, born 11/27/96.
Katie and John Quinn, children of Alice Dundak
Quinn ’79 & Colin Quinn ’77
Barbara Hall-Burke writes, “My son
Brendan is a freshman at Xavier High
School and my daughter Tara is in the 5th
grade at St. Francis de Sales School in
Belle Harbor, where I am a teacher.”
Stephen M Daley: Wife--Martha Ann
Peters; Son--Charles--born 1994;
Daughter--Megan--born 1996.
Investment Services Group.
Susan McNulty-Amante: Daughter-Katherine--born 10/04/87; Daughter-Laura--born 5/15/90.
Andrew Milia has a daughter, Erica, and
a son, Giacomo.
Jodi Passarella-Gumas has a son,
Nicholas, born 2/15/93, and a daughter,
Alexandra, born 1/11/96.
Stephen Pazan has a son, Aidan, born
1995; and daughters Kyra, born 1992, and
Evelyn, born 2004.
Christina Ptakowski: Mother of 5
sons, student at St. Johns University,
employee of St. Johns University Office
of Residence Life.
Carine Remy has three boys, 25, 19
and 10.
Denise Troper-Spiegler married
husband Bill in June 2002. They live in
Bay Shore, NY. Have three children:
Stephanie, 13, Steven, 9, and stepson
Nicholas, 19.
Timothy G. Martin has two daughters.
He works in the travel industry, lives in
Houston, TX, and hopes to hear from all
those transfers from Cathedral Prep.
Karen McKeon is looking for volunteers for this year’s Vin Giammona ’79 5K
Fun Run on October 15. Contact her at
[email protected] and help make
this year’s event a huge success!
Christian Espejo: Wife Dara, Asst. to
VP, Compensation Risk Managers, LLC.
Daughter Kayla (7/89), a junior at
Arlington High School; Son Cory (8/91),
a freshman at Arlington High School; Son
Kyle (5/95), 5th Grade at Titusville
Intermediate School.
Tracey Kavanagh is serving as a committee volunteer for this fall’s Vin
Giamonna 5K Fun Run. Please contact
her at [email protected].
John Lafond has three sons: Michael,
19, a sophomore at Qunnipiac University
in CT; Brian, 16, a junior at Northport
H.S.; and Curtis, 5, in Kindergarten at St
Paul’s.
Debbie DeBellis-Matyus writes,
“Married to Rick Matyus since 1983;
mom to Michael (17) & Matthew (15).
We have lived in Staten Island, Aberdeen,
NJ, Hanover, MA, and currently we have
been living in Goshen, NY (Orange
County) since June 1993. Rick has
worked for Procter & Gamble and
Kolmar Law.”
Robert McGinnis: Son - Sean (4/88),
Son - Ian (9/99), Daughter - Paige
(12/02).
Edward Petrarca writes, “Margie and I
are married 15 years now, have two great
kids and live out in Cedar Grove, NJ.”
Valerie Casale-Rowe writes, “Married
to husband Tom and raising three children on the beautiful north shore of LI.
Jillian, 18, is attending The George
Washington University in DC, and
Christopher 15 and Zachary 11 are
attending Locust Valley Schools.”
Bartholomew Sweeney: Wife Anne.
Young Bart, age 12, Little Grace, age 7,
both attend Our Lady of Victory in Floral
Park. Young Bart wants to attend SFP
and play football, track and field. Dad
currently coaches The Lynvets in the old
neighborhood with Mike Scanlon.
Stephen Taormina: Married with
triplets--born Dec. 2002
Elaine Thornton-Quinn teaches Math
at Cardozo High School and has 2 daughters who attended the Prep.
Peter Jones has 2 children. CJ, age 11,
plays hockey and soccer. Caitlin, age 10,
plays soccer but her father says her main
hobby is socializing.
Barbara Hanbury-Waters writes, “I
am married and have 4 children. Kelly
and Megan are 14 and freshman at Union
Catholic Regional High School. My two
younger children are Shannon, who is 12,
and Kevin, 10, and they both attend St.
James in Woodbridge NJ.”
Mary Yamasaki lives in Northern
Virginia now--moved here in 1998. Prior
to that she lived in East Setauket, Long
Island, and was working for Arizona Ice
Tea Company handling corporate sales.
Her husband is the supervisor of
Technical Ops for a company in
Rockville, MD.
Dr. Raymond Pecini recently joined
Tibotec Therapeutics as a Senior Science
& Research Liaison in the NYC Metro
area.
David Kilanowski is married to Jill and
they have 4 children: Philip (23), Amanda
(21), Peter (16), Mark (14).
1979
Dolores Albert-Didiot writes, “We’re
currently having a house built in North
Phoenix and plan to retire there in June
2006! I look forward to goofing off and
hopefully getting e-mails from all my
"old" classmates.”
Charles Avena has two children: Dylan,
9, and Hannah, 5.
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Paul R. Harloff lives in Rockville Centre
with wife Cammie and sons Ryan and
Dylan.
John Healy and wife Jeanette have two
lovely children: Laura (16) and Patrick (10).
Joan Maltese-Kenny has a daughter,
Kelly Anne, 6 years old.
Michael, Marco, Matthew & Maximus, children of
Leana and Michael Mongelli ’79
Evelyn Boccanfuso-Swid writes,
“Gary is my husband of 6 years. (Finally
got it right the 2nd time). We have 3 children together. Jonathan is 20 years old;
Gemma is 10 years old; and Bayla is 5
years old.”
Theresa Burke-Yarri has 2 wonderful
children, ages 13 and 8 years old.
Paul Cavanagh has 3 children:
Catherine, Michael and Elizabeth.
Sandra D’Agostino-Blais has 3 beautiful children. Nicole is 21, living and
working in Manhattan. Billy is 18, and a
cadet at SUNY Maritime College.
Michael, 13, is in the 8th grade, and he’s a
talented musician and actor who enjoys
playing football as well.
Michael Derby has six children:
Meaghan 16, SFP Class of 2007; Michael
15, SFP Class of 2009; Kelly 11; Mary Kate
9; Kevin 7; Timothy 4.
Diana Drake-Lupoli has two children:
Nicholas, born 5/13/98; and Emma, born
7/29/99.
Alice Dunkak-Quinn has two children:
Katie 4 1/2 and John 2 1/2.
Laura Fasciano-Hutter is married to
Stephen Hutter. They have three children: Kristen, age 14, and twins Matthew
and Thomas, age 12.
Kathleen Finn-Feeley is the Central
Office Technician for Verizon (26 years)
and is married with one daughter.
James Fritz has a daughter, Jaimie, 17
years old.
Maryellen Schnarr-Klock is married
and lives in Valhalla, NY in Westchester
County. She has 3 children: a boy, 23, a
Grad student at the University of
Pennsylvania; a girl, 21, a senior at
College of Saint Rose studying Graphic
Design; and a girl, 18, a freshman at
Adelphi University majoring in Phys Ed.
Brian Kontos is a chef living in
Arizona, and has been married for 10
wonderful years to his wife Roxane. They
have 4 boys: Brian 9, Christopher 6,
Joshua 4, and Matthew 2.
Patricia Lesko-Fenner wrties, “Been
married for 20 years now, with 5 blessings: Chris (18), Lauren (16), Joshua (7),
Matt (5) and Hope (2). We live in SW
GA and I’d LOVE to get in touch with
some Prepsters again. We’ve been busy
homeschooling and I’ve enjoyed being an
at-home mom.”
Christopher Lofaso lives in beautiful
Southern California (SD) and tells us he
has been blessed with four beautiful children: Sophia, Joseph, Christian and
Cynthia.
Edward McGlade has two children:
Danny and Erin.
Mitchell Melone: Owner/Pharmacist,
Lakeville Pharmacy, New Hyde Park, NY;
Vanco Pharmacy, Commack, NY.
Steven V. Modica is living in
Rochester, NY with his wife and daughter.
He tells us, “It’s a wonderful life.”
SFP guests at the May wedding of Nancy Scimecca
’79
a freshman at Sacred Heart Academy.”
Maryann Rinaldi-Pratt has two
daughters: Michelle, a junior on a full
scholarship at St. Francis; Victoria in 6th
Grade at OLBS.
Gregg Sixt tells us, “Raised four children with the youngest in college now. I
also have four grandchildren, the oldest of
whom just started Kindergarten.”
Kathleen Tonhazy-Kelly has five children: Brendan, 11/24/92; Eileen, 11/29/94;
James 08/15/96; Liam, 01/03/98; Terence,
8/19/01.
Andrea Vasquez-German has 2 children: Alyssa & Erik. She works as a special
education teacher for the Syracuse City
School District.
Maria Pol-Neuman writes, “I am
happy and healthy and living in Santa
Clarita, CA, just outside of Los Angeles.
After graduating from Prep, I went on to
earn two degrees in Electrical Engineering
(BS and MS). I married my college
sweetheart, Robert, and we went to work
for the DoD in the Washington area for
awhile. We then moved to Miami FL and
settled down and had three beautiful
daughters (the oldest of whom is presently at MIT).”
1980
Michael Mongelli writes, “My wife
Leana and I are proud parents of our four
redheads: Michael, Marco, Matthew and
Maximus.”
Joyce Morris-O’Donnell writes, “My
son John is 21 and a senior at Fordham
University. My daughter Kristen is 14 and
Mary Auer-Iapalucci has two children:
Lisa, 15, and Danny, 14.
Steve Amen married Danielle on
Oct.18,1986. Daughter Samantha born on
11/30/87. Joined the FDNY in 1989. Son
Steven born on 10/05/91. Daughter
Aydney born on 3/15/95. Moved upstate
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10/96. Daughter Samantha now attends
Mount St. Mary College in Newburgh, NY.
Yvonne Gorbea-Maddion has a son,
Vincent, 8 years old (born May 1998).
Joseph Attilio moved to New Jersey a
year and a half ago, and he is working at
maintaining a blended family. He currently serves as an Assistant Principal at
Information Technology High School in
Long Island City.
Suzanne Dillon-Dorney has four children: Brianne, Kieran, Liam, Maeve.
Stella Barresi writes, “Unfortunately on
2/24/94 I was hit by a car leaving me disabled as well as with other health complications. I don’t get out much anymore
and would love to hear from some of my
old Prep classmates. I have no kids of my
own but some great nieces & nephews.”
Barbara Capria-Taibe has three
daughters: Stephanie 12, Victoria 11,
Alexandra 8.
Michael Catalano has a son Matthew,
born 2/11/99, and a daughter Jaclyn, born
7/2/02.
Robert Ciccaroni: Son Brad born 912-1987; Daughter Laura born 11-101992, died 9-21-2005.
Mary Barbera-Ciccaroni has two
children: Teresa & Andrew. Currently
teaching English at Forest Hills H.S. in
Queens.
Kathleen DelVecchio-Rizzotti has
two children: Michael, 13, and Joey, 10.
Jeannette Fink-Polacco: two children--15 & 12.
Debra A Handte-Wang tells us, “I
have two daughters: Ashley 17, a freshman at Texas A&M University, and
Caitlin 13, who is in the eighth grade at
Incarnate Word Academy. I have been an
evangelist for the Catholic Church for a
number of years and recently started an
apostolate dedicated to bringing the faith
to the Chinese living in North and
Central America.”
Christopher Kavanagh and wife
Beverly have two daughters, Avery (4) and
Audrey (2).
Karen Kulhan-Girard: Married since
1988; two children: Billy, 6, and Jessica, 5.
Lived in Boca Raton, FL since 1989.
Joseph LaBarbera has a daughter,
Gina Marie, 15, and a son, Nicholas, 12.
Rosemary Downing-McCullagh has
four children: Meaghan (14); Ciara (12);
James (9); Colleen (1).
Linda Morrissey is living in Sonoma
County, CA, after having moved to CA
from NY in 1985. Currently working as a
Forensic Interviewer with child victims of
crime for the District Attorney and Law
Enforcement. Tells us she’s “single and
happy” but she still misses NY!
Steven DiMartino married wife Maria
on 11/11/89. They have three sons:
Nicholas 8, Thomas 7 and Robert 4. Steve
is currently Partner and Chief Operating
Officer of Elm Ridge Capital
Management, an investment advisory
firm based in Irvington, N.Y.
Eileen Sheridan-Naglieri has a daughter, Megan, and a son, Raymond.
Debra Gambino-Kuhns: Daughters
Isabelle and Victoria.
Barbara Grein-Napoli has one daughter.
Louise Genovese writes, “I enjoy boating, fishing. I moved to Florida in 1990
and visit New York several times a year.
There is no place like the Big Apple!
Would love to catch- up with classmates.”
Jill Peltier has two daughters: Brittany,
age 15; Courtney, age 12. Jill is a
Pharmaceutical Rep with Novartis.
Steven Giovine has three children:
Matt (1/15/90), Drew (7/4/92), and Stef
(12/4/95).
Maria Puppelo-Esposito is married
to Charles Esposito ’74 since 1986. They
have a son, Charles, who is 7 years old.
She has worked at Wyckoff Heights
Medical Center in Brooklyn for 17 years
now.
Thomas, Katie and Walter, children of Lisa and
Wally Bishop ’80.
Anne Rahn-Cosmai has a daughter,
Jacqueline Teresa, 7 years old.
Clara Duran-Reed writes, “Great engineer husband and two lovely children, a
girl and a boy--ages 4 and 2 1/2 respectively. In the last few years I concentrated
my law firm practice in the areas of business and real estate and also run my own
real estate brokerage firm (The Duran
Reed Firm). I’m currently developing
both luxury and affordable homes (Ever
Dream Homes). Would love to hear from
everyone.”
James Russell is married to Debbie
(Porazzo) Russell, Class of 1980. They
have two teenage children and live in
Plano, Texas.
Roseann Sarra-Geiger has three children: Kristi, born 1990 and now a sophomore at Prep; Chelsea, born 1994; Robert,
born 1997.
Gina Filoso-Setaro is married and living in Floral Park, NY. She has two boys,
Joseph, 13, and Andrew, 12, and a daughter, Toni, who is 9 1/2.
Patricia Simpson has two children:
Owen (5/15/91) and Briana (2/16/93).
Charles Stribula tells us, “Married 18
years, with two sons: Harrison (16) and
Max (9). Living in Northern Virginia
(Woodbridge) since 1997. Still on active
duty in the US Air Force, teaching at the
National Defense University, at Ft.
McNair in Washington, DC.”
Christopher Tonns and his wife,
Donna, have five children: Shauna,
Catherine, Briana, Liam & Maggie.
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James Walsh: Sons Liam & Bryan 12
(twins); Daughter Alison 8
Thomas White writes, “Three daughters, one wife--outnumbered by women
much smarter than I am. Great to see all
at 25th and Rich Waitkus and I agree the
women looked better than the men
(there, I said it). Still can’t shake Jack
Kiley, but enjoy Jeannie and their kids.”
Jose Won is married and has 2 sons.
Kathleen Gilfeather-Zeltmann has a
daughter, Nicole, age 10, and she works as
an Occupational Therapist in NYC.
1981
Maripat Alger-Cottone has been married for 13 years, and is mom to year-old
twin girls. .
(http://www.twinslegislation.com).
Mark Funsch has a daughter, Eva
Marielle, born July 14, 2005.
Annette Zweigbaum-Gallagher and
husband Guy live in River Vale, NJ (upper
Bergen County). They have two sons at
St. John’s Academy in Hillsdale, NJ. She
worked at Chase Manhattan Bank for 18
years as an IT manager, then in corporate
development. Currently she’s a stay-athome mom.
Debra Carbone-Miga writes, “My
daughter Danielle is now in her third year
of college at Adelphi University majoring
in Psychology. My son Timothy is a sophomore at Malverne High School, and my
youngest son Matthew is in sixth grade at
Howard T. Herber Middle School.”
Toni-Ann Armetta-Girdusky has two
children: Ryan (Class of ’05) and Daniel.
Marie DiCroce-Mechanick has two
children: Annalisa Mechanick and
Arabella Mechanick.
Kathleen Dolan-Caracciola is the
proud mom of twin boys Ryan and
Nicholas (born 4/99). Currently
working in her band Shannon
Breeze (http://www/shannonbreez..com)
and as Campaign Director for
Twins Legislation.com
Paul Michiels has two daughters:
Danielle (’89) and Elena (’93).
Maria Ginocchi-Wisker has two children: Stephanie Rose Wisker (01-12-96),
and Thomas John Wisker (08-05-99).
Catherine Blaskey-Rigney lives in
Reading, MA, outside Boston. She has 4
children: Allison 10, Will 7, James 4 and
Hannah 6 mo.
Carol DeBenedittis-Christiano has
three children: Dylan 10, Marissa 8, Blake 4.
Alasdair McMullan has a son, Sandro,
age 14.
Laura Mieszerski currently has a solo
practice (Ob/Gyn) in Westchester County.
Geraldine Giovanniello-Nuckols is a
physical therapist and resides in Kona,
Hawaii with her husband John, a Four
Seasons Resort employee, and their six
year old daughter, Gianna.
Elizabeth Atkinson-Cuccia is currently substitute teaching in the NYC Public
School system after 13 years as a stay-athome mom. She is the Coordinator of the
Reading is Fundamental Program at a local
public school and living in College Point,
Queens. She has two children: Melanie,
age 13, a freshman on the SFP gymnastics
team, and Christopher, 8, in third grade.
Brian McKeon is serving as a committee volunteer for this fall’s Vin Giamonna
5K Fun Run. Please contact him at
[email protected].
Monica DeVivo-Gati has 5 children:
Samamtha, Peter, Kelsy, Zachary & Jake.
Gabriel B Polyak is married with 3
children. She runs her own web-based
business.
Gerard Brostek and Cathy SlipkowskiBrostek have two 2 lovely and talented
children: Meghan and Emily.
Peter McKenna reports that he’s happily married with three kids.
Lisa Morrissey-MacSpadden has a
son, Connor.
James Hanson has a beautiful 5-year
old daughter, Gillian Frances.
Nick Mosesso is serving as a committee volunteer for this fall’s Vin Giamonna
5K Fun Run. Please contact him at [email protected].
Ellen Povolny-Hopkins has three children: Donny, Robbie & Sara
James Murphy: Two Sons, Liam born
2/18/1998, Brian born 5/17/2000.
Eileen Califano-Ibarra has a son,
John, born in 1989, who is a junior at
Chaminade High School. Daughter
Candice, born in 1992, is in the 8th grade.
Alexandria Neira writes, “My whole
family moved to Spain (Parents and
Sister) and we are all living in the northern region called Galicia, in the city of La
Coruña. I got married in 1993 and have
two daughters. Andrea was born in 1995
and Candela in 2002.”
Sonya Listl-Kall is married to Tommy,
and they have two children: Alexander, born
1999, and Viktoria, born 2000. They reside
in Harrison, Westchester County, NY.
Lorraine Logan-Card is living in
Hicksville, NY. Married, two children.
Thomas O’Leary has daughter, Bobbi
Rose.
Paul Mannix: Son Sean Patrick born
5/3/1997; daughter Kerry Marie born
1/11/2000.
Joan Patzelt-Guerra is currently
working part-time as a pharmacist for
CVS. Her husband Joe is a Nassau
County Police Officer. They have five
children. Two are currently attending
Prep. Michael is a junior and Janine is a
freshman. Victoria may be next. Christina
is 12 and Dana 6.
Pamela Mulvey-Maroney: Two sons,
Terence (born 1994) and Kevin (born
1998).
Sandra Pecini-Venckus is a Police
Officer with the NYPD and close to
retirement. He has a son, Nicholas.
Liam Lynch has two children: Sean &
Cara.
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Donna O’Keeffe-Ruggiero is married
to Bill Ruggiero (’81). They have three
children: Billy (15), Christina (13), Alyssa
(10) and live in East Northport, NY.
Donna Marie Strauch-Goldman has
two daughters: Kate and Georgia.
Susan Sullivan has two children: Chris
and Kelly. Chris is also a Prep grad--Class
of 2005.
Laura Toma has four children: Lauren,
Alexander, JP & Zachary.
Lawrence Trapani has two children:
Natalie and Michael.
Christine Vetere-Vigliette re-married
John Vigliette in 1999. Daughter Nicole
Ciorciari (father John Ciorciari, also Class
of ’81, deceased 7/96) will be attending
Prep 9/06. Daughter Bridget Vigliette
(born 11/13/98) is in entering third grade.
Catherine Holl-Gervasi is married to
Dominick (7/16/88). They have two
daughters: Kristen (9/22/92) and Danielle
(3/15/94). She serves as a PTA/PTO
board member.
Patricia Sisk-Gribbon is married 17
years to Stephen Gribbon. Children:
Meghan 16, Brian 14, Kathleen 10. She
teaches 2nd grade at Saint Rose of Lima
School in Massapequa.
John Viscovich is married to Laura
Lopez (11/94). Twins Isabell and Quinn
born 01/03. He has been practicing
Podiatry in Mt. Kisco since 2000. Lives in
Somers, NY.
Diane Dramko-Flynn lives in Cape
Coral, Florida with her husband and
three children, David (11), Christine (8),
and Samantha (6). She is presently working as a lawyer and a mortgage broker.
Brenda Hyland has three children:
Melanie, 13; Ian, 11; Gabrielle, 8. She has
been living in Tampa, FL for 6 years.
Robert Marchese volunteered at
Ground Zero performing free chiropractic care for all the workers for 8 months.
He is the President of Maspeth Lions
Club.
Richard Santalesa and his wife just
adopted three orphaned girls, age 7, and
twins, age 9, so they’ll be too busy to
make the reunion this year!
Mark Vineis is married to Diane with
two amazing daughters, Gena and Julia,
ages 6 and 4. They enjoy keeping in touch
with friends made at the Prep--lasting
friendship that will last a lifetime. He feels
blessed to have enjoyed the passion of their
work in elementary literacy education.
Eileen Carroll-Scardino is married to
Donald Scardino, Class of 1980. They
have 4 children: Jack, 13, Joseph, 10, and
twin girls, Alannah and Katherine, 6 years
old. She worked for Delphi for 17 years
and holds three US patents for
Evaporative Emission Control Devices.
Dr. Christina DelPin-Cella married
Gary Cella in 1997. Two children: Corrine
12/98, Valerie 5/00. Self employed in private practice general surgery, White
Plains, NY and Greenwich, CT.
Nicholas Nuzzi Jr. is married 16 years
to his wife Anna. They have a 6 year old
daughter, Jessica Nicole
Doris Varlese writes, “In 1988 I graduated from Harvard Law School and married Eric Freed in 2001. We have 2 children, Martina Rose Freed, 3 1/2, and
Kieran Rocco Freed, 1 1/2, and we live in
New Rochelle. Since 1996, I have been
employed by the Greater New York
Hospital Association.”
Philip Lograsso married Diane
Lograsso in 1995. Daughter: Samantha
Lograsso (born 1997); Son: Matthew
Lograsso (born 2000).
Thomas Leavens continues to live in
Beechhurst with wife Kathy, and their
four children: Connor, Aiden, Ryan, &
Mary. He remains involved with the
Christian Awakening Program for the
Diocese of Brooklyn.
Elena Saenz-Acello continues to live
happily in Rhode Island with husband
Steve and sons Daniel, 7, and Paul, 3 years
old. Still plays tennis weekly.
Linda DiRe-Cochran is married with
four children ages 14 to 4. Recently
moved to Greenwich, CT where they get
to see more of fellow Prep grad, Dr.
Christina DelPin.
James McGeown has four children:
Kristin, 14, James, 13, Amanda, 4,
Christopher, 2. Just completed 20th year
in NYPD. Works as a Lieutenant in the
Bronx.
Maripat Alger-Cottone: Married for
14 years to Michael Cottone ’78. Very
proud parents of twin girls (Michaela &
Katharine) who are just 16 months old.
She still manages an in-patient psychiatric
unit and has a private practice as a Nurse
Psychotherapist in Wayne, NJ.
Anne Salerno-Cornell is married to
Rich, and they have three wonderful children: Christopher, 10, Ryan, 7, and Julia,
3. Currently working as a special education kindergarten teacher in the HewlettWoodmere School District and living in
Massapequa!
Vincent O’Hara is married to Claire
and they have two sons.
Mark Kempisty married Marianne
Ferrara in 1988. They have two children.
Awarded two U.S. Patents.
Anne Schnell-Carstensen is enjoying
life in Pearl River, NY with husband Ted
(Lt. in the FDNY) and children Christian,
9, Timothy, 7 1/2 and Katherine, 6.
Celebrating their 15th Anniversary.
Launching “Taste of Home Entertaining”
on May 1st!
Edward P. Boles was recently elected
as the Lieutenants’ Representative for the
Uniformed Fire Officers Association
(UFOA). Enjoying family life in Goshen
with wife Trish and four children: Conor
(14), Micaela (12), Ceili (10), and
Brendan (8). Looking forward to hanging
out with the gang.
Linda Wong-Ng has been married to
Rich Ng for 18 yrs. They have three children: Robert, 11, James, 9, Christina, 7. Just
started a job at Glengariff Care Center.
John Flaherty spent the last 20 years
in the NYPD and traveling the globe.
Nepel, India, Africa, Indonesia, Peru,
Turkey, Europe, US. Still doing za-zen ala
the late Mike Abrvzzo. Expecting first
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child with wife Jennifer (July ’06).
Paul Ciambriello is married to Allesa,
and they have two beautiful daughters:
Crystal and Ashleigh. Ran 2005 NYC
Marathon--the ultimate homecoming!
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Edward Rahn passed away suddenly on
12/14/05. May he rest in peace.
Timothy Atkinson has two sons: Jack
(1999) and Jimmy (2002).
Diane Kraupner-Bedient wrties, “I
have been married for 15+ years. My husband, Doug, is a manager with
Tupperware and I assist him with his
business. We adopted our Korean born
son in 1995. Kyle is now 10 and in 5th
grade. We live in Mt. Morris, NY.”
Felice Grieco-Blanco writes, “My husband Lou and I enjoy our three children
ages, 10, 7 and 3. They keep us very busy.
We live in Connecticut and own our own
business for 5 years. Feel free to browse
our retail websites: www.classicpins.com
and www.corkballusa.com.”
David Bonifacic has three children:
David Jr., Billy and Emily.
Irene Bruno-Parnitke is residing in
Texas with twin daughters.
John Butler has three children, Katie
(1991), Meghan (1994), and Patrick (1997).
Anthony Califano has four children:
Patrick (1994), Daniel (1996), Andrew
(2000), and Joseph (2001).
Janis Cowhey-McDonagh is living in
Baldwin Harbor with her two boys Gene
(9) and Kyle (5).
Robert DeBenedittis married
Caroline in 1990. Children: Eric (1992),
Matthew (1994), and Diana (1997).
Michael DeLuca has two kids: Lauren
and Michael.
Carolyn Genna-Testani has two children: Stephanie (born 09/28/1991), SFP
Class of 2009, and Matthew (born
03/09/1994).
Patrick Hughes is living in Hohokus,
NJ with wife Jules and children Austin,
James and Christina. Says “thanks” to all
the alumni who stop by Scruffy’s to say
hello (and apologizes to those he misses)!
Teresa Bucaria: Daughter Brianna
Maher is 2 1/2 years old.
Doreen Marino-Pelkonen: 2 daughters, Gillian, age 7, and Alison, age 3.
Christina Mathieson-Jeannetti
reports: “Happily married with four
beautiful children ages 10-22.”
Carolyn Spencer-Molly has three children: Madeline, 17, Eric, 13, and Spencer,
7. Living in Gloucester, VA since 1999.
Teaching 4th grade
Kevin Nevitt and his wife Anastasia
have three children: Tara Lynn (9), Kelsey
Marie (7) and Blake Ryan (5).
Peter Orapello has a daughter, Isabella,
and two stepsons, TJ and Bruce.
Salvatore Perednia: Daughter
Samantha (born 7/00); son Kyle (born
6/04)
John Riepe: Two daughters, Maureen
(2001), and Allison (2003).
Richard Schuster: Two daughters,
Victoria & Genevieve.
Ralph Somma: Son Daniel born
9/28/2001.
Michael Szarek and wife Stefanie have
three children: Andrew (10), Peter (10)
and Elora (6).
Joseph Vella is currently living and
working as an editor with Pearson
Education (Prentice Hall, Longman,
Addison Wesley) in London.
Kathleen Fitzgerald-Zentner is married and living in Fairfield, Connecticut
with husband and three sons: Ryan,
Kevin, and Sean (born in ’96, ’99, and
’01). She is working at JPMorgan Chase
on Park Ave. in NYC as a V.P. of
Technology Sourcing, on a part-time,
telecommuting schedule that allows her
to be with the kids.
John Zimmerman has two daughters:
Melissa (13), Heather (9).
Jean Coppola recently won an award
at the Women’s History Month event. Her
colleagues at Westchester Community
College nominated her—something she
didn’t know until the time of the award!
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Lorraine Albano-DeMarino is the
proud mother of Anthony, 2 years old.
Chris Ann Frielingsdorf-Ambery
writes, “Tom and I live in Smithtown with
our three children: Peter 14, Nicholas 10,
& Gabriella 6. I’m a stay at home mom
but I’m busier than I ever thought I
would be. I’m involved with Religious Ed,
PTA, Cub Scouts and hockey.”
Rita O’Brien-Austin has three children:
Teresa, Timothy and Andrew.
Jeanette Baer married Andrew Femia
in May 2006.
Patricia Browne-Ronan is happily
married, with one son, and living in
Manhattan.
Elaine Carroll manages a Symphony
Orchestra and her husband teaches Latin.
They live beside the water in southern
Connecticut.
Nicholas Cucuzza has three children:
Preston, 6, Ava Maria, 2, and Brendan, 1.
Suzanne Day-Pajonas has two kids:
Samantha & Victor, ages 8 & 7,
Christopher Ditta: Daughter Julianna
Christine born Aug. ‘02. Wife Jennifer
Donaldson is a full-time Mom. She
retired after 10 years as a telecommunications policy attorney in Washington, DC.
Suzanne Blundi-Ducey has three children: Maggie, Michael and Carly.
Barbara Mergner-Dunn is married
with two boys. Lives in NJ. Works as an
instructional designer/corporate training
consultant.
Debbie Sabatini-Dwyer has two girls.
James Elcik has two children,
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Samantha, born 08/04/1997, and James,
born 12/27/1999.
Lots of time spent coaching or driving to
some sporting event!
Salvatore Fusco is married 13 years
and has 5 boys.
Elizabeth Dainesi-Zaher is married
12 years to husband Joseph who works as
a research engineer for Dupont. They
have two children: Rhianna Melissa, age
4, and Gabrielle Patrice, age 18 months.
John Ginty, Jr.: Daughter Meghan
Elizabeth (7/18/04).
Mary Gorman-Hetherington: Two
children, Galileo, 6, and Cornelia, 1.
Patricia Guarnieri-Collins: Married, 2
children (son and daughter).
Linda Guaglione-Janny: Married to
Phil for 12 years and blessed with 2 beautiful girls Emily (9) and Kaitlyn (18
months).
Steven and Jessica Wasserfall, children of Scott
’83 and Carol Sarrocco Wasserfall ’80
Barbara Tobias-Josephs lives in
Norwalk, CT with husband Jason. Stay
home mom to 3 kids: Timothy (6/6/93),
Matthew (5/17/98), and Lindsay
(11/13/99), although she says that she
spends a lot more time driving them
around to school and their activities than
actually staying home with them.
Eunice Patterson: Daughter Zita Mary
(1/02/2003).
Christine Galvin-Kelly enjoying life
with husband, three boys and working as
a registered nurse.
Steven Schidrich writes, “I have two
children. My daughter Anna was born in
May of 2000. My son Steven was born in
August of 2002. My wife and I moved to
the Hilton Head area in September of
1999. My wife is an attorney in private
practice and I am a teacher at Hilton
Head High School.”
Concetta Leavens-Powell lives in
Cranbury, NJ with husband Rees and
daughters Nicole (12) and Jessie (8).
Louie Liberti will be performing his
one-man show Almost Made in
Manhattan beginning October 13.
(See page 64 for more info.)
Carol Ligasan-Delgado reports,
“Happily married, 3 great kids, stay at
home mom right now, enjoying life!”
Maureen Meltzer-McGrath: Mae
Justine McGrath, born 07/13/00, Graeme
Martin McGrath, born 11/18/03.
Carolyn Lynch-Montemarano:
Married, three sons, living in Oradell,
New Jersey. Stay at home mom.
Glenn Morgan has two boys: Jeremy, 11
years old, and Jason, 6 years old.
David O’Hehir: Children Katie (8) and
Joey (6).
Patrick Piccininni has two sons, Joseph
(10/25/00) and Michael (11/24/04).
Franco Sagliocca: Daughters Bianca
and Daniella.
Holly Semrad-Gerbasi is loving life
on the Jersey Shore with a great
family...Frankie 9, Danielle 8, and Nicole
5 and husband Tony of 14 years.
Mia Tomicick-Severson has been
married for 13 years, with fun 3 children,
Julia (8), Chloe (5), and Tommy (1)
Mary Ollen-Shortall: Daughter Eileen
Olivia Shortall, 5 years old.
Maria Lazaro-Tetzlaff has 3 sons:
Edward, Andrew & Daniel Lazaro-Tetzlaff
Valerie Valenza has 2 children: Frankie
and Samantha.
Scott Wasserfall is married to Carol
Sarrocco, SFP Class of 1980. They have
two children, Jessica (12) and Steven (10).
Colleen Browne-Magarian writes,
“Hello, fellow alumni! My highlights are:
I’m happily married to Mike Magarian, a
college acquaintance who I got to know
later. His job (health & beauty care sales)
brought us to Stamford, where we have
been enjoying life three miles from the
beach.”
Thomas Dwyer and wife Debra (who is
also a 1983 graduate of Prep), holds a BA
from Queens College (Economics) and a
M.S. PH.D. in Economics from Cornell
University. Is currently a Professor at
SUNY at Stony Brook.
Lori Caiazzo-Coughlin tells us, “I’ve
been married and living in Westchester
County for 9 years. Have been staying
home, raising my two boys, Michael and
Luke, for the last 5 years. Would love to
hear from old friends.”
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Patricia Schulz-Wark reports, “Our
family has grown some more...Kevin and
I welcomed Andrew William Jon, born on
3/8/05. He joins big brothers Chris (11)
and Kevin (3). Life with boys is BUSY!!”
Christine Aglietti-Messina has three
kids: Amanda, Jessica, and Matthew.
Pamela Benel-Pece is married and
has four beautiful children: Tyler, 12,
Sydney, 7, Jared, 5, and Logan, 2. Live in
the beautiful town of New Paltz in Ulster
County. Very active in the community
and in children’s education and afterschool activities.
Andrea DiBacco-Benosky has 2 children: Caitlin (13) and Eric (10).
Lisa Bissell reports, “Carmen Newman
(‘85) Bissell is married to my cousin.
They have two beautiful sons, ages 2 1/2
years and 16 months.”
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Michael Brady has two daughters: Erin,
8 years old, and Kelly, 6 years old.
Marisa Minielli-Caggiano is married
to Louis Caggiano. Daughter: Julia, age
10; Stepdaughter: Alexandra, age 10.
Linda C. Colalillo was married on
3/25/06 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.
Dr. Edward M. Covelli, Jr. has three
children: Valentina, Olivia, & Nicolas.
Eileen Cunningha-Ambery was married to George Ambery on May 18,1997
and they have been blessed with three
beautiful, happy and healthy children:
Alana (August 26, 1999), George (August
17, 2001), and Shannon (May 20, 2004)!
Janice Lynch-DeLuca has two children: Daughter Cayla (born 11/12/1992)
and son Matthew (born 08/18/1995).
Michael Devlin: His dad, Des Devlin,
graduated from the Prep in 1958.
Joan Eberstark-Ollis writes, “ I am
very happily married to Bill Ollis. I have
3 incredible kids, Katie (4/22/92), Aaron
(11/20/93), and Billy (10/29/03). We also
have a new baby coming in June!! We
recently moved upstate, to New Paltz,
New York. I still commute to North Shore
University.”
Jeanne Estilo-Widerka is married to
Ken Widerka (Class of ‘84). They have
three children: Lucas (age 5) and twin 6month old girls, Amanda and Bethany.
Anna Maria Galleazzi-Ranieri has
two children: Alyssa Marie (9); and
Nicholas John (7).
John Ganss has three children:
Christopher (born May 12, 1992), JohnJohn (born May 18, 1994) and Elyse
(born July 23, 1999).
Tampa and Channelside. Marc and his
lovely wife Paige (formerly with the Tampa
P.D.) hosted the SFP Alumni Reunion in
March at their home in Valrico, FL.
Karen Kelly-Csakany has two boys:
Dylan (age 7) and Dan (age 6).
Kathleen Linekin-Perry tells us, “My
husband and I had our second baby boy
on August 20, 2005. Sean Brennan is little
brother to Conor Sullivan who is now 19
months old.”
Claire Cassano-Mangione has three
children: Matthew, Marissa and Alexa.
1985
Kelley Alger-Cordeiro is married with
three children: Alex, born 07/05/00;
Samantha, born 06/17/02; and Aidan,
born 05/21/04.
David Alma: Daughters Jenna Nicole
Alma (8/24/99) and Robyn Daniele Alma
(8/24/99).
Michael Behringer: Daughter Meena
Barbara; sister, Jeanne Kohler, SFP 1977;
brother, Thomas Behringer, SFP 1978.
Andrew Marino and wife Laura (nee
Ricuito) have a daughter, Christine
(8/11/00) and a son, Ben (1/22/02).
Denise LaPlant-Carbone reports,
“Louis and I have 3 children: Michael, 15;
Ryan, 12; and Caitlin, 6. We live in Middle
Village, Queens where I am a stay at
home mom. My husband is also a Prep
alumnus who graduated in 1979.”
Denise Marzano-Doty has two children: Amanda Rose (3/12/98) and
Jonathan Peter Thomas (1/13/02).
Diane Carman-Covello reports, “We
have one daughter, Christine, who is 3,
and one son, Ryan, who is 13 months.”
Gerard Nugent has two daughters and
a son.
Laurie Catizone-Jordan has two
children: Gabby and Ben. Lives in Bergen
County, NJ.
Jeannine Perret-Guerci is married
with 5 year-old twins, Kyra & Ryan.
Angela Puppelo-Evangelista has two
sons.
Mary Reilly-Barbera has four kids:
Katie, Valerie, Phillip & Abigail.
Mary Ann Koller-Rios has 3 kids:
Nicolas Joseph (born 9-11-90), Gabrielle
Elisabeth (born 8-20-93), Michael Phillip
(born 6-6-96), and Schatzie (mini dachsi-5-31-05).
Ingrid Thelian-Croak: Son, Michael
Croak, born 1/98.
Patricia Schulz-Wark has three sons:
Christopher, Kevin, Andrew.
Kathleen Guilfoyle-Rohr has three
children.
Jennifer Westley-Turk recently moved
to Huntington, NY.
Marc Hamlin was recently promoted
to Captain with the Tampa Police
Department. For those familiar with
Tampa, he is currently the commanding
officer of the precinct, which encompasses
Downtown Tampa, Ybor City, the Port of
Liza A Zimmerman writes, “After a
brief stint in Southern California, I’ve
been living in upstate New York (Albany)
near my family. Life is good.....but missing the NYC food and atmosphere.
Anyone in the upstate New York area
please get in touch.”
Laura Varlese-McCormack and
husband Thomas welcomed Katelyn
Grace on August 11, 2005. Katelyn joins
big sister Jenna.
Pamela Condiles-Mediavilla is married with four children: Max, 7, Sam, 6,
Charlie, 2, and Amelia, 2 months.
Kerry O’Connor-Corden tells us, “I’m
happily married, living in NJ with my
husband, Greg, and our daughter, Clare
Patricia. Still enjoying wonderful friendships with many SFP classmates.”
Susan Carlson-Crimi tells us, “Joe and
I have a beautiful son named Sean who
will be 2 years old in November.”
Neil DeLucia has three daughters: Tina,
Amanda & Jenna.
Charles DeRose has two children,
Aaron, age 8 (adopted), and Anthony, 18
months old.
Marvelyn Dias has a son named Juston.
Teri Ann Cadicamo-Mallozzi married
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John in 1996 and they have 2 children:
Jessica and Nicole.
Joan McCarthy-Mescall writes,
“Married my college sweetheart, Neil, in
1989. We have 2 boys, Ryan (born 1997)
and Brendan (born 1999). After moving
around a lot we have finally settled in
Massapequa.”
Rod Mendez says, “I’m married with 2
kids, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle and 1 toad.
My favorite pastimes are motorcycling,
snowboarding and playing guitar. I also
play darts in a league and run a major
dart web-site.”
Maryann Pritchet-Nevirs has a son,
Thomas (3/96) and a daughter, Lauren
(11/98).
Kevin Poltie is married with two fabulous boys and another baby on the way.
Steven Remde has two children:
Kaitlin Marie Remde (born February
2003) and Kameron James Remde (born
December 2004).
Patricia Toscano-Robertson has two
children: James and John.
Christopher Romano has two children: Julia and Owen.
Louisa Santulli-Scigowski has two
children, Steven (born 9/6/96) and
Thomas (born 7/20/99).
Susan Tap has two children: Stephanie,
9 and Joshua, 6.
Christopher Sorgie has three kids:
Julia, Anna and Matthew. Publishing
U2itude with Salvatore Petronella--a fellow alumnus.
Kurt Stenzel: Living in San Francisco,
married, 2 children.
Monica Studdert-Eskin has two children: Grace Eskin and Michelle Eskin.
Michael Vallone tells us, “My wife and I
live in Massapequa with our two beautiful
daughters: Jordan Ashley (12/4/01) and
Jenna Lauren (5/11/04). I have worked at
Verizon Wireless for the last 8 years as a
Switch Engineer.”
Geraldine Mulligan-Walsh reports,
“My husband Eamon and I are living in
Clearwater, Florida with our three children, Liam Patrick, Nora Margaret, and
Kevin Francis.”
on MBA from Florida Atlantic University.
Erika Stalzer-White has two children:
Alex (born in 2001) and Annaliese (born
in 2005).
Nicholas Bongiovanni is married to
Elizabeth and they have two kids: Andrew
(4) and Alex (2). Traveled to assist hurricane victims. Earned cpcu designation.
Christina Ziegler-Conforti has 2 sons:
Dylan (8) and Matthew (4).
Andrew Zupicich and his wife (Jenn)
tell us that they have 3 little “Zups” running around: Elizabeth (7), Andrew (5),
and Emily (2).
Debra Troina-Roselli and her husband, Joe Roselli welcomed their daughter, Julietta, to the world on October 7,
2005. Her big brother, Nicolas, 8, and big
sister, Cristina, 6, are thrilled with their
new baby sister. She was born right in the
middle of the SFP Varsity Football
Championship Season.
Lisa Varlese-McCormack and husband Thomas welcomed Katelyn Grace
on August 11, 2005. Katelyn joins big
sister Jenna.
1986
Christine Walsh-Freda and husband
Michael Freda ’87 are both graduates of
St. Francis Prep and want to tell us about
the birth of their son Gavin Michael on
January 20, 2005. He joins sister, Kate, 6,
and brother, James, 5. The family lives in
London, England.
Dr. Karen A. Haunss-Sapinski has
been married to a fellow physician since
1990. They have two children: a daughter
Morgan (4), and a son Tyler (2). She has
a medical practice in otolaryngology
(head and neck surgery) in Great Neck
and she is on staff at North Shore
Manhasset Hospital and St. Vincent’s
Hospital.
John D’Angelo married Anja Dahlberg
in 1996 and they have three children:
Sophia, (1998), Kristin (2001), and James
(2004).
John Palazzolo married Kim Corelli in
’97 and they have two girls: Angeleigh (6)
and Giovanna (1 1/2); currently working
Arthur Rojas is slated to be ordained into
the priesthood in the Archdiocese of New
York. Kindly keep him in your prayers.
Kenneth Ranieri married Debra
Molloy in 1993. They have a son, James,
born 1998.
Debra Molloy-Ranieri married Ken
Ranieri in 1993. They have a son, James,
born 1998.
Jacqueline Donegan-Treanor married Christopher Treanor 7/92. Two boys:
ages 6 and 3.
Veronica Potenza-Marchetti has two
children: Adriana & Nicholas
Leslie Alvarado is currently a pediatrician with an office in Bay Ridge Brooklyn
and one in Staten Island. Recently married.
Justine Cardillo-Ketyer got married
in ’93 and gave birth to Cameron in ’98
and Elizabeth in ’01. Teaches ESL at
Hicksville High School. Husband Orin
became a partner at his law firm in ’02.
Daniel Russelman married Marie in
county Mayo, Ireland 6/25/94. Three
beautiful and fun loving children: Katie,
6, Megan, 4, and Liam, 2. Loving life in
Mineola, NY.
Ronilo Alama was born Ronilo Serapio
Alama in Davao City, Davao, Philippines.
Immigrated to the United States with his
parents two months after his birth. He
has visited the Philippines in 1973, 1987,
and 1998. Naturalized U.S. citizen in
1984. Employed at A-Val since 1999.
Michael Brader-Araje has three kids:
Devin, Zoe, and Justin.
Laura Breuer-Orlowsky and husband
Gary have a son, James. He was born Feb.
2, 2005.
Robert Caramore has two boys:
Andrew and Leo
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Justine Cardillo-Ketyer writes, “I am
happily married with two beautiful children, ages 7 and 4. I am currently teaching English as a Second Language in the
Hicksville School District.”
Paul Chang is happily married since
1994 to Nicola Stone (SFP Class of 1990).
They have two beautiful and wonderful
boys: Julien and Jarod. Owner of
BROADBASE FINANCIAL: "Making the
Right Choice.” Specializes in Loans and
Mortgages for Commercial and
Residential Real Estate.
Annette DiRe-Clemente writes, “I
have a wonderful husband, Mario, of 13
years, and a beautiful son, Stefano, who
just started the 4th grade.”
Joseph Cunningham: First daughter,
Jane Claire Cunningham, born on July 25,
2005.
Gene Cunningham writes, “Blessed
with 3 boys: Kyle (05/31/00), Sean
(11/28/01), Ryan (05/21/03).” Gene
and family live in the Tampa, FL area.
John D’Angelo has three children:
Sophia Elizabeth (12/1998), Krisitin Luise
(9/01), and James John (7/04).
Michele Davis-Madden has 4 boys:
Joseph (6/98), Liam (7/99), Ronan (5/01),
and Quin (7/05).
Michele Hammer-DeRosa: Daughter
Jessica born 5/22/05.
Jacqueline Donegan-Treanor tells
us, “Two boys growing up overnight,
Owen 7/99, Aidan 8/02. Still in touch
with Kathleen Stewart, Erika Rueb and
Adriana Mojocoa. Looking forward to
our reunion. Would love to see Prepsters
who venture up to the Albany area!”
John Egan is married 9 years with 3
boys: Riley, 5 years old, Kyle, 3 years old,
and most recent arrival in March 2006.
Moved to Largo, Florida in 2005.
Michael Finnin: Jonathan Finnin, son;
Sarah Finnin, daughter.
Elaina Gabriele and her husband,
Matthew, have 3 fantastic boys: Maxwell,
Alexander & Christopher. Kerry Hughes
Nembach and AnnMarie Donini Burden
remain best pals. Keeps in contact with
quite a few other Prepsters too! Says “hi”
to all and drop a line anytime.
Eric Hafker has two awesome sons: Jake
& Max.
Family of Services (formerly St.
Christopher-Ottilie) at a group home for
mentally-retarded adults in South
Richmond Hill. His mom retired after
43 years as a nurse on 9/15/2005.
Stacy Purcell has two children: Austin
and Katie
Linda Schifano-Mauro writes, “I’ve
been married for 13 years. We have 3
beautiful children: Michael, born July,
1996, Andrew, born March 1999, and
Marissa, born May, 2005. We were
delighted to complete our family with our
beautiful daughter.”
Audrey-Ann Kump-Malkin is married
with 3 children: Savannah (2/21/99),
Rebecca, (8/5/03); and Alex (3/12/05).
Jennifer Schnarr-Bommarito has
been married 12 years and has two children: Nicole (11) and Matteo (almost 1).
Veronica Potenza-Marchetti has two
children: Adriana & Nicholas.
Nicole Lozito-Sheehan is married
with 3 children: Jennifer (07/17/1999)
and T.J. and Megan (05/04/2003).
Jeanne Demers is currently married
with four kids.
Kevin Marine has three sons, Richard
(1995), Andrew (1997) and Thomas (1999).
Jennifer McGorry-McCormick has 3
boys and lives in Annapolis. Is acting in
movies along with sister Regan.
Anissa Picarella: Daughter - Lauren 06-15-91; son - Nicholas - 04-26-96.
Lucy Burich-McNamara: Children:
Samantha, William, Anthony, Jane.
Sheila Harkin-Moutopoulos has 3
boys: John (10); Christopher (7); and
Nicholas (4).
Christina Olson-Miller has a son,
George August Miller.
Paul Pecchie is a Catholic Priest for the
Diocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. He is
currently the Pastor of St. Patrick Church
& School in Largo, Florida.
Carol Jackson-Sorrell has two children: Connor (7/2001) and Kyle
(12/2002).
John H. Sotomayor works as a legal
researcher/paralegal for Groland, Proctor
& Fletcher P.A., a criminal defense law
firm. When not working, he enjoys outdoor recreation, especially running, and
being physically fit.
Christopher Testani has three sons:
Matthew, Andrew, & Stephen.
Charleen Yang-Toles has two sons, Joe
and Matthew, both in middle school.
Linda Nicolich-Vagra has 3 children:
Andrew & Nicole (twins), born 12/21/01,
and Kaitlin, born 8/15/04.
Noreen Kiernan is a stay-at-home
mom to two boys, aged 5 and 2.
Santina Liotta-Petruso has three sons:
Robert (2/19/97), Daniel (2/2/99) &
Nicholas (12/16/02).
Christine Kelly-Zabell is the proud
Aunt of Ryan, Darian, Shannon & Sean
Kelly. Big Sister to Little Sister Meagan too.
Daniel Russelman has three wonderful
kids: Katie, born 8/8/99, Megan 9/29/01,
and Liam 12/20/03. Owns a home in
Mineola, NY. Married to Marie. President
of Index Stock Imagery, Inc. (www.indexstock.com [email protected]).
Giovanni Larrea was married on
12/9/02 to Vesna Larrea. They have one
child, Alexandra Larrea, born on 1/15/06.
John Santana is still happily single.
Working as a social worker for SCO
Peyman Zandieh is still in private
practice on Long Island. Married for 9
years to wife Kathleen. Three sons:
Cameron, Charles, Christopher. Would
love to hear from old friends, especially
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band members and Alvernians.
Dana Hamlin-Vezza is married 16
years and has two children: Adam, 13, and
Taylor, 10.
Michele D’Aniello-Aiuto is married to
Frank Aiuto ’84 for 14 yrs. They have 2
beautiful kids, Anthony who is 9 and
Francesca who is 5. She works doing
accounting for Frank’s Howard Beach
dental practice, although they recently
moved to New Jersey.
Victoria Fernandez-Bolduc is married with 2 girls: Samantha (4/26/00) and
Sophia (1/29/03). She and her husband
opened their own physical therapy practice 2 years ago in Boynton Beach, FL.
George Zaitz is married for 16 years
with 2 boys, 12 and 9 years old. Living in
Wantagh. Currently working at BNY
Brokerage and attending the University of
Phoenix.
Daniel Ryan married Maria in May ’95.
They have 3 boys: Michael 11, Jonathan 9,
Daniel 7. Serves on the Board of
Directors of National Alliance for Autism
Research and has helped raise over $1.5
million for research.
Thomas McQuail went on from Stony
Brook to attend NYU Medical School and
then to Syracuse for residency. Moved to
Atlanta in 1999 to join an established
orthopedic group.
Lynn Walker-Aguirre married Joseph
Aguirre in 1994. Children: Andrew,
12/1/97, William, 1/1/01, and Olivia,
1/19/06.
John Cooney married in 1994, moved
to New Hyde Park in 1999. Three children: Ryan, 5, Christopher, 3, and
Michaela 1.
Nicholas Corona Jr. and Suanne
Corona are pleased to announce the birth
of their second daughter Melanie.
Dzialo born 6/1/05. Attending graduate
school for a second Masters Degree in
holistic health and healing.
Kevin Murray was married to Kathleen on
11/20/99. Son Brendan born on 6/15/04.
Susan Festa-Romano has been an
oncology nurse since 1990. In 1993, she
accepted a position as CALGB (cancer
and leukemia group B) nurse coordinator
at LIJMC. She received the Nurse
Excellence Award for bedside nursing at
LIJ. Received Oncology certification from
NYS in 1994.
Christi Copperill-Riera has been
working in the field of Pediatric nursing
for 17 years.
Cami Copperill resides on Long Island
with her husband Tom and three children
ages 9, 6, and 1. Works in the field of
Interior Design.
Maria D’Agostino-Velissari was married in 1994. First son, Nicholas, born
November ’97. Second son, Teddy, born
November ’00. Owner of Tutti Bambini
(with Christina Frisoni-Connelly, SFP
’86) in NYC for 16 years.
Lucy Burich-McNamara has three
children: Samantha 7 1/2, William 5, Jane
2 1/2. Samantha just earned her black
belt in January 2006 at Tiger Schulmann’s
karate. William just earned his yellow
belt. Don’t mess with these kids!
Robert George has been married for 5
years to wife Lori. Son Tyler is 3 years old.
Has been with NYPD for 15 years, currently a sergeant assigned to the Mayor’s
Security Detail.
Jill Gallina-Dunican has been married
for 10 years with two children. Jack is 7
and Jamie is 2. She and husband bought
their second home in a lovely town in NJ.
Enjoy partaking in sports with the children and work hard to give the family a
beautiful life. She works from home full
time which makes things easier.
Santina Liotta-Petruso is married to
Frank Petruso. Three children: Robert,
2/19/97, Daniel, 2/2/99, and Nicholas,
12/16/02.
Marybeth Hudak-Behringer is married with 2 wonderful children; daughter
Jacqueline is four, and son Matthew is one.
Laura LaBarca-Dzialo: Megan Rose
Joan Patterson-Doscher was
Born to Michael Freda ’87 and Christine Walsh
Freda ’86, a son, Gavin Michael, on January 28,
2005. He joins sister Kate 5, and brother James 4.
The family lives in London, England.
married 8/1/92. Lives in Manhattan on
the lower eastside. Four children: Orion
Anne (11/20/96), Delcine Marie (5/1/98),
Jasmine (4/14/00), and Michael
(12/22/04).
Tara Nicholas-Quinn has been married almost 9 years and is living in
Garden City since 2000. Two beautiful
children: Kyle age 7 and Kayla age 3.
Currently a Managing Partner-Operations, OnPoint Partners, a healthcare consulting firm in Garden City.
Richard Carroll is married to Liz, and
they have three children: son Sean, 7,
daughter Gia, 5, and son Dylan, 18
months old.
Dolores Martin-Ryan is married to
Jim Ryan and has three children:
Shannon ’96, Sean ’98, and Allison ’01.
She’s a Youth minister at St. Mark’s,
Sheepshead Bay.
Jenine Kelly-Morledge is married
with two children: Julia and Graeme.
Sonya Parthe is a vocalist who performs in the doo-wop group the
Demensions.
Cathleen Grosso-O’Hare is married
to Michael O’Hare, and they have four
children: Brittany 14, Shannon 10, Caitlin
9, Jenna 5. Very involved on the PTA
board at their daughter’s school. Taught
CCD for 5 years in the parish.
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Nancy Colucci-Bsales is married
with four children; living in New Jersey.
Mark Coley has three children: Makiah
(8), Alexis (6), and Mark (5).
Luke’s arrival she decided to stay home
full time and is loving it.
Edward Mazzacano is married to
Kerry Kiernan. They have two children:
daughter Emmy Rose and son Andrew.
Joseph Curran has a daughter Caitlin,
born October 9, 2004.
Jose Jimenez has two sons: Christian
Gabriel Jimenez (born 3-15-02) and
Joseph Antonio Jimenez (born 5-08-03).
Christine Brophy-Sena is married
with three children, two girls and one boy.
Deirdre Markle-Day writes, “I live in
Raleigh, NC and work in a rehab center
as a Speech Language Pathologist. I have
2 great kids: a 3rd grade boy and a 2nd
grade girl. I’d love to hear from anyone
living down this way or traveling to NC.”
Michelle Brophy-DeLillo married
Aug. 1992; two children, girls 10 and 6 ?.
Anna Maria D’Elia-Delaney has three
children: Michael, Joseph and Thomas.
Pamela Barnes-McLaughlin is married to Dave McLaughlin. They have two
children: Eileen 4 and John.1.
Heather Galak-Fantasia has a daughter,
Arielle Star, born in Australia in August,
2003.
Stephen Cordaro is a legal counselor
in corporate/securities/entertainment law
at Trouttan. Living in Battery Park City.
Margaret Finnerty-Petta married Elio
Petta on August 11, 2000. They have two
little girls Lauren (7/17/02), and Arianna
(10/25/04). Expecting a little boy 2/20/06.
Prior to being a Mom, she taught middle
school math, first in NYC, then in
Scarsdale.
Joseph Demeo is married with five
children, four sons and one daughter.
Natalie Giarraputo-Hammersle is
married 11 years to John Hammersley
and they have three great kids: William 8,
Lauren 6, and Andrew 5.
Christine Frisoni-Connelly is married
and has one child.
1987
Jason Martinez and his wife Kerry
Neely-Martinez '87 report that they have
three children: Christopher (born 1996),
Michael (born 1998), Jack (born 2000)
and Thomas (born 2003).
Kerry Ford-Zorn and husband Bob had
their second child, Shannon Grace on
7/19/05, joining big brother Tyler now 6
years old.
Dina Papagni was married in 2003 and
moved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
Worked part time until the birth of her
daughter. Has two children: Michael and
Mariana.
Richard Aichinger currently lives in a
townhouse on the water in Patchogue.
Getting married on 11/10/06 and planning on buying a house with his in-laws
and starting a family.
Anna LoScalzo-Caruso has three
daughters: Victoria (10/16/96), Rebecca
(04/14/98), Christina (08/20/01).
Suzanne Gallo-Solimo has two children: Kimberly (6) and Anthony (2).
Angela Gray-Girardi is married 14
years to her college sweetheart, Joe.
Moved to Central NJ in 1991. Says she
still misses NY and will always be a native
New Yorker at heart. Two children:
Christopher (11) and Nicole (6).
Kristine Sheerin has a daughter,
Lauren Patricia, born September 2004.
Eugene Hawkins has a daughter,
Nandi Sanaa, who was born on Aug 10,
2001. Active and enthused member of
Holy Angels Catholic Church in
Indianapolis since 1995.
Dr. Mauricio Herrera has a one year
old son, Gabriel.
Dayna Olson-Ingrassia married John
Ingrassia in Jan. 1995 & they have 3 children: Sydney Allan (3/20/99), John
Christian "Jack" (11/7/01) and Luke
William (3/9/05). Worked as a real estate
attorney in Long Island before moving to
the Washington DC area to work for
Judge John J. Farley, III at the US Court
of Appeals for Veteran’s Claims. After
Timothy Lennon has two daughters:
Kelly (99) and Molly (00).
Nicholas V. LoPrinzi has three kids:
Nicky LoPrinzi II (born 1/27/1995),
Diandra LoPrinzi (born 4/29/1997), and
Alex LoPrinzi (born 3/9/2004). Married
on 5/2/1992 to the childhood sweetheart
that he took to the Senior Prom at Prep!
Along with his family business--Color
Carton Corp.-- Manufacturers of Folding
Cartons, he and his brother opened a
Steakhouse in Howard Beach in 12/04
called “Mahogany Room”.
Caroline Lui-Tong has son, Matthew,
born March 1998, and one daughter,
Caitlyn, born in January 2000.
Kerry Neely-Martinez married Jason
Martinez in 1994. They have four boys:
Christopher (10), Michael (8), Jack (6) &
Tommy (3). Living in Raleigh, NC.
Colleen Meade-Edwards has three
children: John (Jack) C. Edwards, Jr.
(born 6/27/99), Caleigh Anne Edwards
(born 1/5/04), and Casey Elizabeth
Edwards (born 12/18/04).
Chris Mendolia and his wife Lauren
had their first child, a daughter, Brenna
Mary, born on November 27, 2005.
Christine DeMola-O’Gara has three
children: Liam Patrick (1998), Kieran
Christopher (2001), and Casey Eileen
(2003).
Sean Parks writes, “I have two wonderful children. Michael is 7 and Alexandra is
5. They are both attending school at Our
Lady of The Snows in Floral Park. I have
just been promoted to General Sales
Manager at Valley Stream Chevrolet. I
still miss going to Prep and all the gang.”
Stephan Pongnon has a 6 year old
named Melissa.
Emilia Sciame-Doddato tells us, “My
husband and I have two beautiful daughters,
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Helen Marie who was born March 7,
2000, and Angelina Nicole who was born
February 14, 2002.”
Kenneth Ferguson married Serena
Mazziotta 9/97. They have two children:
Aidan (6/01) and Nolan (9/03).
Rose Maria Giambra-Seifert has two
children: Stephanie, born on 11/15/96,
and Christopher, born on 9/1/01.
Major Daniel Friend and his wife
Kathy have three children: Joe, Emma,
and Will.
Dana Lemanowicz-Tili has a daughter, Alexandra Maria, who was born on
10/22/04.
Janet Giglio-Wiseltier has two lovely
daughters.
Mario Vasquez is married with one
son, Nicklas, born January 2002.
Steven Vitale has a 5 year old daughter,
Nicole, and a 2 year old son, Eric.
Christopher Yorke has a daughter,
Kiera Grace, born on 2/1/05.
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Charles J. Casolaro has two sons:
Andrew Joseph and Charles Andrew. He
and his wife and children reside in
Rockville Centre, Nassau County, New
York.
Heidi Waegelein has two sons: Seamus
2 1/2 and Liam 1 year old.
Karen Hogan-Curran has two
children. Jenna is 3, Brayden is 1.
Larry Kaletcher has a son, Erik, born
6/16/2003.
Joanne Kinney-Martin has been a stay
at home mom for the past 7 1/2 years.
She and husband Jim have 2 beautiful
children, 7 and 4. Moved to Ohio 5 years
ago and love it! They get back to NY a
few times a year to visit family.
Thomas Devita and wife Lynda had a
son, Christopher, on March 20, 2002.
Jacqueline Betsch-Person has a son,
Kyle, born August 2001, and a daughter,
Emma, born October 2004.
Blanca Duarte-Bowman has a daughter, Erica, age 7.
Timothy Rada has a daughter by marriage who is 15 years old.
Mary Duffy-Scally is married to
Matthew for 10 years, and they have two
wonderful children: Daniel (10/23/01)
and Gracie (2/5/03). She’s now teaching
at St. Ephrem’s (Nursery) on a part-time
basis.
Edward Reeve is a guitarist in the rock
band, "Observing Paul." Currently
employed with Bloomberg, LP as an
Exchange e-mail administrator. Happily
married to Cheryl. No kids yet, but they
have a cat named Ernie.
Romerl Elizes is married to Evelyn
Celi. They have a son named Eric who
was born on April 22, 2002. He also has a
daughter named Christina from a previous marriage. He is the brother of Eszel
Tobias ’90, and maintains close friendships with Steven Vitale ’87 and George
Rojas ’87.
Alison Renart-Zorn has a daughter,
Mackenzie (6), and a son, Timmy (4).
Celebrating the baptism of Casey Malloy, daughter
of Cathy & Ed Strawdowski ’88 are: Bottom row:
Robert Guido ’88 and daughter Avery, Tom Brown
’88, Dina Cassella Brown ’88 and son Conor,
Denise Stradowki Heckelman ’84 and daughter
Meghan. Second row: Michelle Pymm Guido ’88
and son Conor, Donna & Peter Rizzo ’88 and sons
Zachary & Luke. Back row: Godfather Robert
Crasto ’88, Cathy & Edward Strawdowski ’88 and
daughter Casey, Paul Heckelman ’82 and son Brian.
Premier Realty in Bel Air, MD. Can help
any SFP grad anywhere in the US who is
looking to buy.
Caroline Barangan writes, “Hi all! Just
started my new job as assistant professor
of adolescent medicine at the University of
Nevada School of Medicine. So far so good.
If you’re in Las Vegas, give me a ring!”
Angela Cadicamo-Schorr has two
wonderful children: Jason age 5 and Lena
age 2.
Jonathan Wilson has a son, Jonathan
James, born 10/16/02.
Lisa Ninivaggi-Federlein and husband Tom and have a little girl, Abby
Rose, born October 3, 2002.
Patrick & Kristina O’Halloran have
three sons: Patrick, Connor, Christian.
Charleen Feeney-Malone has three
sons...Shane (5), Liam (3) and Gavin (16
months). Lives in Floral Park, along with
many Prep Alumni.
Cleopatra Pappas and her husband,
Chris, have a little boy, Theodore
Constantine (Teddy), born May, 2005.
She is the co-owner, Realtor and General
Counsel for Keller Williams American
David & Luke, sons of Jodi Wasserfall-Standrowicz
’88 & husband Jeff
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Karen Marchisella-Machado has two
wonderful children: Kristen, born
2/23/97, and William, born 2/22/00.
Michele Medaglia-Bennardo is living
in Cold Spring Hills, NY. She’s been married to John for 5 yrs and they have 3 yr old
twins, Zachary and Samantha. Michelle.
Has been President of ACC Construction
Corporation for 11 yrs and was a recipient
of the prestigious 40 Under 40 award!
Tshay Marshall-Burston is married
with two sons: Tyler, born 5/3/2001, and
Terry, born 1/28/2003.
Stacey McDermott-Martinez is married with 3 children: Mark 7/96, Ashley
3/98, and Brandon 12/01.
Rafael Andrade has three beautiful
kids: Maya (7), Nico (5), and Tino (3).
Lorraine Grein-Alymer is married to
Robert Aylmer, SFP ‘86. They have three
children: Nicole age 8, Taylor age 7,
Lauren age 3.
Maria Barona-Squilanti has two
lovely daughters, Karina and Juliana.
Lynda Bascelli-Feudtner has a son,
Jack, born 4/20/2002, and a son, Henry,
born 9/16/2003.
Donna Borgogelli-Fusco is married
with twin 5 year old girls.
Ryan, son of Brian Ott ’89 and wife Tracy
beautiful sons: Matthew, Marc & Evan.
Dawn Detjen-Cimaglia has two children: Brooke Ashley (6/5/01) and
Nicholas Joseph (3/23/04).
Kimberly Malone-Fales was married
in October 2002. Two beautiful children:
Tyler James (born on 12/14/03) and
Samantha Lynn (born on 6/7/05).
Glenn Calderon has a son, Evan, born
08/26/03.
Leslie Foster-Cozzi married Anthony
Cozzi ‘89 on August 31, 1996 at St. Kevin’s
Roman Catholic Church. Members of the
Bridal Party included Prep grads Nicholas
DiBlasi (1989), Frank Decesare (1989),
Kim Mittwoch (1989), David Trick (1989)
and sister Tracy Foster-Yogman (1983).
Thomas Cassidy has two children:
Sean and Esperanza.
Rose Giordano-Forkan has a son,
Daniel, born in 2/03.
Nelson Castilla was a police officer for
the City Of Mount Vernon, NY and now
serves as a New York State Police Officer.
Three children: Vera (12), Corina (4),
Nelson III (3). Living in Babylon Village
since 7/2000.
Jacquelyn Gouveia-Maloney has
three kids: Elizabeth and Sheamus (twins)
and little Erin.
Andrea Chiovari-Kaplan has a daughter, Julia Elena, born April 11, 2003.
Lea Ann Hutter writes, “My husband
James and I moved to Santa Monica, CA
in November 2005. I’m a creative director
and principal of a marketing and design
studio called Hutter Design, specializing
in print and web promotion for entertainment and media clients.”
Samantha Buckley has a 2y/o daughter, Griffin, and 11y/o step-daughter
Harley.
Kristine Csillag-Mansfield has a son
named Jeffrey Richard, who was born on
April 13, 2005.
Patricia Daly-Lewis has two children:
Griffin Daly Lewis (4 yrs old) and Fiona
Bridget Lewis (2 yrs old).
Deanna DeLuise-Marmor has two
children, a girl and boy.
Shirley Denberg-Gioia has three
Marie Skummy-Heppner has a
daughter, Kathryn Cecelia, born 4/28/03.
Rosemarie Scarola-Iorio tells us, “My
husband and I live in Rockland County.
We have one son, Joseph, born on
5/24/04.”
Kathryn Malarkey-Tuffy is married
with three kids: Jack, Maddy, and Colleen.
Deepti Kamalakaran is married with 2
daughters, Nikita 7, and Neha 2. She is
presently living in Hong Kong.
Michele Wiese-Morris and husband
Wayne have two girls. Olivia is 5 and
Amanda is 16 months old. Olivia goes to
school at Our Lady of The Snows in
Floral Park.
Peggy Lynch-Mullahy has a son,
Michael Christopher, born 6/3/1998, and
a daughter, Rachel Evelyn, born
5/28/2002.
Christine Roessler-Putre has two
sons: Matthew Putre, born 10/1/00, and
Eric Putre, born 1/25/03.
Keith Reichert has three children:
Madison Rose, born 7/1/2000, Lea Marie,
born 4/8/2002, and Keith Jr., born
1/23/2005.
Megan Robinson-Rogers has two
children: Sara, 3 years old, and Teddy 21
months old.
Donald Schmidt ran in his 4th NYC
Marathon on November 6th, 2005.
Peter Stea has been happily married to
Kristin for 5 years and they have 2 daughters: Emily, born 6/18/02, and Lauren,
born 4/2/05.
Carlos Torres has a daughter, Lina
Rosario, born 04/30/2002.
David Trick has a son, Collin David
Trick, who was born on 4/21/04.
Thomas Tripodianos has a daughter,
Angelica (5/17/03), and a son, Steven
(8/22/04).
Kerry McGrath-Wilkie has two
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wonderful children, Kate Ryan, age 5, and
Thomas James, age 2 ?.
Lenka Zunic-Curko is living in New
Jersey with her husband and 2 children.
Dawn Lambertsen-Kelly has been living out in Los Angeles since ’95 and working as a feature writer. Her first produced
episode of television aired Wednesday,
March 1 on ABC for the show “Lost.”
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Barbara Pokorny-Durante wanted to
announce the birth of her son, Joseph
Thomas Durante. He was born on 4/4/05
and was welcomed by mom, husband
Steven Durante (an Archbishop Molloy
H.S. Grad), and big sister Samantha who
will be 4 in October.
Lisa Olmo-Schulz and husband
Michael (both Class of ’90), and their
daughter Gloria Frances, welcomed their
second child, Diana Josephine, on 9/2/05.
Catherine Murray-Adler worked for
Starwood Hotels and Resorts for 10 +
years. She tells us, “The last hotel I
worked at was The Walt Disney World
Swan and Dolphin, where I met my husband. I stopped working in 2002, and
became a mom to Paige Abigail on
January 6, 2005.”
David Alexandro has a son, Kieran,
born June 8, 2004.
Kerry Neville has a daughter, Sophia, 3
years old.
Diane Grasser-Bunia is married with
two beautiful boys. Thomas was born on
10/28/02 and his brother Andrew was
born on 7/13/05. She lives in Far
Rockaway, near the Five Towns area.
Michaela & Samantha Andriola
Philip Joseph, son of Phil Andriola ’90 and wife
Laura
Nicole Casella-Piotrowski tells us
she married John Piotrowski (Holy Cross
H.S. ’87) on June 20, 1997–after waiting
five years for the ring! Moved to Franklin
Square, NY in June of 1999. Their daughter, Julia Theresa, was born on Feburary
14, 2002.
Celia Becquer-Cody has children
Olivia , Sofia, Alicia (stepdaughter), and
Joshua (nephew).
Barbara DeVito writes, “Brett and I
married on August 15, 2003 and purchased a house in West Islip. We are both
teachers in Long Island schools. I am a
7th & 8th grade special education teacher
and Brett is a 6th grade math teacher. My
brother, William DeVito, is also a Prep
grad (Class of ’86).”
Victoria Doulos-Figgers teaches
Social Studies.
Julia Kirchmeier-Caliendo has a
daughter, Maria, born on 11/14/01, and a
son, Michael, born on 07/07/03.
Andrew Drazic has twin girls, Mia and
Isabella, born 3/23/04.
Kristin Kababik-Carey tells us, “After
meeting my husband in Dublin, we
decided to settle down in England to raise
the kiddies. John is now just over 1 year
old and number two is due in June 2006.
I miss NY sometimes but we’re really
rural here and it’s great to be able to take
John on long walks.”
Margarita Dritsas enjoyed living and
working in NYC. Bought an apartment in
the Inwood section of Manhattan (just
over the bridge from Manhattan College).
After working for ten years in Human
Resources Management and Business
Administration, however, she left corporate work and NYC in 2001, and moved
to the Boston area in 2004 to attend
school full-time at Harvard Univ. Her
concentration is government studies.
Christopher Gerdau says, “Hi! How is
everyone at Prep? Regards.”
Kristen Fowler-Gobbo has a daughter,
Jenna, born 3/4/03, and a Labrador
Retriever, Dallas.
Stanley Joseph has a daughter, Emma,
2-1/2 years old.
Tenika Kianes-Brooks was married in
1999 and had her first child, Kaili Paula,
in March 2001, and a second child, Jaikob
Preston, in August 2005. She is a High
School Social Studies teacher and lives in
the Poconos in PA.
Jennifer L. Hallinan-LaSerre has
lived in the Raleigh, NC suburbs since
2001 and loves life in the South. She has
three children: Brendan (2000), Courtney
(2003) and Drew (2005). Sandra Licchi
(1990) has also moved to her town and
they get together often!
Toni Lodato gave birth to her first child,
Grace Murphy, on 6/10/05
Tara Nutley-Mustafich is the proud
Mom of a little boy named Alexander. He
was born in 1999.
Sandra Nuzzo-Pace has a daughter,
Isabella, born 7/21/03, and a son Gianni
9/25/04.
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Robert Morea married Maria Prainito
from Whitestone July 14, 2001. Their first
son was born 2/3/04 (Michael Morea).
Their second was born 7/23/05 (Matthew
Morea). Received Doctorate in Physical
Therapy ’03. Achieved "Orthopedic
Specialist" from American Physical
Therapy Association--also ’03. Bay
Terrace Physical Therapy: Spine Sports
& Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Worked in
NYU Medical Center/RUSK Institute.
Michael Vizza ’90 and wife Tara welcomed
daughter Ashley Madison on September 8, 2005
Kim Facey Pedercini ’90 with husband and daughter Anna
Krista Oberheim-Aprea has a son,
Nicholas (5/22/01), and a daughter,
Annaliese (3/20/04).
Kim Facey-Pedercini has a daughter,
Anna Constance Pedercini.
Inga Pflug-Edwards has three children: Christian, Zachary, & Amanda.
Michael Pinto spent some time living
in Bermuda managing a Supermarket on
the Island. Now back in NY.
Kelly Reilly: Daughter Peyton born in
July 2005.
Laura Rodriguez de Muniz: 2 children, Ana Laura, 10/03/2003, Elias,
01/29/2005.
Anthony Settino says, “Recently married to a wonderful woman. Living in
Plainview and loving it. Hope all is well
with everyone. Wishing everyone the
best.”
Karen Siroka tells us, “I have 2 children- Ryan 11 yrs old and Ronnie 4 yrs
old. Happily single. Both my boys play
soccer and I love being a soccer mom.”
Patricia Chiovari-Smith writes, “I
have one son, Jacob, born 11-25-2003. I
have recently started my own business,
Patty’s Treasures, and custom design and
make jewelry. We should have a website
by the spring. We are also in the midst of
building a geodesic dome.”
Kristin Twomey-Sainato: Daughter,
Keira Noelle Sainato, born 2/24/04.
Kimberly Conte-Velentzas: 1 daughter, Lauren Kelly, born 1/4/99.
Mauro Viskovic: Daughter, Marina,
born 8/12/04.
Amy Wolcoson-Speiser: Son, Thomas
Robert, was born on 4/8/04.
Frances Rodriguez married 10/7/01.
Alexandra Casten-Sharkey is working at Our Lady of Fatima School as an
assistant first grade teacher. Part-time
nanny on nights and weekends as well.
Manage son’s career. He is currently on
Nick Jr.’s CBS "Go Diego Go" and
"Backyardigans," and was also seen on
"Love Monkey" recently.
Helen Ambizas-Burns tells us she’s
been married five years, with a two year
old daughter and another “bun in the
oven” as she put it.
Father Nicholas Zientarski is being
sent to Catholic University of America in
Washington DC to earn a license and possible a doctorate in Sacramental Theology.
He has served at St. Mary’s Parish in
Manhasset for the past three years.
Lina Baiardi-Lodico: Children Alexis
Nicolette (2000), Lauren Faith (2002) and
William Presley (2005).
Michael Vizza writes, “My wife Tara
and I welcomed our daughter, Ashley
Madison, on September 8, 2005.”
Christine Betancourt-DeAngelis
tells us, “We have one beautiful daughter,
Alyssa, born on 8/13/02.”
Kristin Kababik-Carey tells us, “After
meeting my husband in Dublin, we
decided to settle down in England to raise
the kiddies. John is now just over 1 year
old and number two is due in June 2006.
I miss NY sometimes but we’re really
rural here and it’s great to be able to take
John on long walks.”
Janet Bianchini writes, “This year, my
husband and I bought a house in San
Diego (our favorite place), quit our jobs,
and moved across the country with our
two cats, two chinchillas, and our tiny
chihuahua. We are loving it here!
Currently we are working with FEMA.”
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Katia Cantave earned her BA from
Cornell University in ’95. Earned her MA
in Clinical Psychology in ’98. In the
process of applying to doctoral programs
in a Clinical Psychology School.
Adele Stiene-Tombline says, “My husband Russell ’90 and I are happily enjoying our daughter Vienna Teresa born in
May ’05.”
Consuelo Baires-Rodriguez says, “I
have 2 daughters.”
Joseph Capobianco says, “ I have a
beautiful little girl, Emma Jane, who was
born on March 31, 2005.”
Damon Carbo: Son Joshua April 5,
2002; son Matthew May 22, 2004.
Kevin Cassidy has 2 children: John,
born in 2003, and Olivia Grace, born in
2005. Also, one huge dog named Pepper.
Annmarie Catricala-McCurdy:
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Patrick Leslie McCurdy was born
11/23/03.
Lauren (4). I am currently working
freelance.”
Elizabeth Soja: son, John, born
October, 2004.
Susan Chacko-Seeley: 1 dog, Pepper,
and 1 cat, Athena.
Sinead McKee-Lutz: Daughter, Neve,
born 3/14/2004. Expecting again
November 20th.
Francisca DeVera-Torres: Daughter,
Lina Rosario (04/30/2002).
Joseph Cooper says, “When I’m not
traveling for work, I’m enjoying the country life in the Poconos. Adopted two dogs
and a cat.”
Debra L. Martin: Son - Dylan Jack
Cuevas born 11/4/03.
Anthony D’Andrea has two kids - one
girl and one boy.
David Diconza tells us he’s married to a
beautiful wife with baby DiConza on the way.
Tara Alloggiamento-DiMaggio says,
“I teach Health Education at John Bowne
H.S. I have 3 children ages 5 1/2, 3 and 13
months.”
Maureen Flynn tells us, “I have one son,
Aidan Flynn Graham, and he’s a one year
old.”
Jeanine Greco-Kearney: Son,
Michael, born in January 2005.
Julianne Harrington: Moved to San
Diego in ’98 and loving it!
John Janocha: Married to Elizabeth
Thomas (SFP Class of 1988). Daughter,
Isabella, and son, John.
Sheila Hennessy-Thomas writes,
“My husband John and I and big brother
Luke are happy to say baby Keira was
born on 7/14/05 is doing great! Getting
bigger and stronger and more beautiful
(just like her brother) everyday! All the
best to the class of 91!”
Tara Lynn Roff-Knappe tells us, “My
husband Larry and I were married on
April 30, 2005. After a three week honeymoon in Ireland, we returned home to
begin renovations on our house in
Babylon.”
Lina Baiardi-Lodico says, “My husband William & I would like to announce
the birth of our son, William Presley born
on December 7th, 2005 (6lbs 13oz). He is
adored by big sisters Alexis (6) and
Jennifer Maloney tells us, “I am married to a southern boy from SW GA. No
children (by choice) but have many cats
and dogs. Living on a farm...sharing the
road with tractors!!”
Tracey McCloskey-Smith: Megan
born 4/6/03; Owen born 4/22/05
Kelly Fitzpatrick-Mullahy married fellow Prep grad Brendan Mullahy in 2004.
Michael Nevitt has 2 sons: James &
Alexander.
Rita Catinella tells us her first poetry
chapbook, Stuck in the Dream Wheel, is
on sale now at www.finishinglinepress.com!
Just click on "New Releases" to order a copy.
Helen Papaspiridakos is living in
Munich, Germany with son David and
working as a Marketing Manager for HP
ISE GmbH for a small cluster of developing countries.
Adrienne Pasquariello-Falco is living
in London, England for the next two
years. Will be returning to Plainview,
Long Island by summer of 2007. Married
for 6 years to Carmine Falco and has two
children: Alexandra age 3 and Carmine
age 1 1/2. She would love to hear from
some old friends.
Colleen Reilly-Fitzpatrick: 1 daughter, Kayla, born 10/25/2004.
Nicole L. Valentine is just recently
married. Living in Florida for the last 6
years.
Tracey Spiess-Waddell writes, “
Married my college sweetie after we dated
long distance many years. We are now
parents of 3 beautiful children: Autumn
(born 9/2001), Meadow (born 8/2003)
and Skye (born 9/2005). After working
almost 10 years in many different
Children’s hospitals, I get to stay home
with the kids.”
Brian Westley has been living in
Manchester, United Kingdom for the past
7 years and working as Client Training
Manager (General Electric-Consumer
Finance), developing E-Learning training
for the UK retail staff.
Emily Cassano-Winrow has two children: son Jesse and daughter Alyssa.
Justine Sperandeo-Buzzetta is married since 6/3/00. Two children: boys ages
4 and 2, Anthony and Michael.
Susan LoGiudice married her husband
Gerome on September 12, 1999 and they
have 2 beautiful children, Silvana, 5 and
Giuseppe 2.
Lori Dunn-Magliano writes, “Married
the love of my life in September of 2000.
Our beautiful daughter, Gabriella, was
born on April 2, 2003. We just perfected
our family with the birth of our son,
Nicolas, May, 7, 2005.”
Maria Planeta-Vaccaro married
Joseph Vaccaro on 11/20/99. They are
expecting their first child 5/25/06.
Elizabeth Pilato-Schwarz: Alexandra
born 2/4/04 and Lauren born 4/8/05.
Salvatore Cowan married Michele
Melillo. Ryan Collison ’91 was in their
wedding party. Currently works as the
Asst. Director of Operations for Shadow
Traffic.
Elizabeth Levine-Shatz tells us, “After
my daughter Bethany was born on 8/7/04,
I quit my job as an office supervisor at
Long Island Jewish Homecare to be a full
time Mom. Previous to LIJ, I was an associate director of Social Services/Admissions
in a nursing home.”
Sally Cawley tells us, “My husband
Nick and I just bought a home in Kings
Park, NY and plan to start a family ASAP!
Glad to have re-connected with a few
great chicks from high school via the
website. Luck and love to all from me as
always.”
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Korrine Sheerin-Kohm married Brian
Kohm on 4/2/05 and expect their first
child in August. Presently working at the
chief compliance officer for an investment management firm in NYC.
Colleen Reilly-Fitzpatrick and husband Paul reside in Williston Park with
their daughter, Kayla, born 10/25/04. “Still
teaching and loving it!”
Kathleen Chambers-Tullo married
Joseph Tullo in June ‘04 and has been
employed as women’s health nurse practitioner with the same practice for the past
10 years.
Rajmani Krishnan says,“I have been
married for almost four years and have a
wonderful 2 year old son. His name is Shreyas.
I am working as an Anesthesiologist and pain
management physician in Long Island.
Hope everyone from Prep is doing great!”
Michael Moss was married on May 14,
2005 to Nicole Anzalone, SFP class of ’92.
Marco Battaglia and his wife Maria
have a 5 year old daughter, Ava, and a 2
year old son, Marco.
Michael Walegur tells us, “I am interested in cold regions. Specifically, I specialize in permafrost, mountain climatology and periglacial geomorphology. I
conduct field work in the Appalachian
Mountains and Northern Alaska. I am
also happy to be with my wonderful girlfriend Alina Messick.”
Denise Kinney-Smith has been married 3 years to Gerard Smith. She’s enjoying her life as a teacher and singer but
most of all as a “mom” to Daniel, their 2
year old son.
Kelly Fitzpatrick-Mullahy married fellow Prep grad Brendan Mullahy ’91 in
Sept ’04. Prior to that was an assistant
basketball coach at Duquesne University
and Georgetown University and played
basketball professionally overseas in
Turkey, Ireland and France.
Brendan Mullahy married fellow Prep
grad Kelly Fitzpatrick ’91 in Sept ’04.
Working as a specialist on the floor of the
NYSE for the past 8 years.
Lori Dunn-Magliano reports, “I married the love of my life in September of
2000. We gave birth to our beautiful
daughter, Gabriella, April 2, 2003. We just
completed our family with the birth of
our son, Nicolas, May 7, 2005.”
Viviana Cristian tells us, “I recently
bought a townhouse and now in the
process of remodeling. Continuing with
learning how to kayak, working out at the
gym, and trying to travel as much as I
can. (Went to Alaska last summer.) I have
3 wonderful godchildren. Enjoing single
life.”
William Szabo graduated from St
John’s University as a P.A. in ’96. Now
works at an orthopedic practice in
Brooklyn. Married his high school sweetheart, Ivonna Rubio ’91, in 2000. Moved
to Plainview in 2002. Awaiting the birth
of their first child in late April.
Stephen Dachtera graduated law
school in ’03 and was admitted to the bar
in NJ in March ’06.
Jean Marie England-Johnson says,
“IT’S A BOY!! Bowie Vaughn Johnson
was born 2/6/06 in Morgantown, WV. He
weighed 9lbs, 4oz and was 23 inches
long!!! At three months old he was
already 15lbs, 10 oz.”
Lina Baiardi-Lodico tells us, “My husband William & I would like to announce
the birth of our son, William Presley,
born on December 7th, 2005 (6lbs 13oz).
He is adored by big sisters Alexis (5) and
Lauren (3 1/2). I am currently working
freelance for two apparel Manufacturers
in Manhattan.”
Francisca DeVera-Torres was really
looking forward to the reunion, but was
unable to make it. She and husband
Carlos (’89) ended up having their own
mini-reunion at new home in Melrose,
MA. Both Mary Mullins-Rogers’ (’90) and
Patricia Chiovari-Smith’s (’90) families
stayed with them.
memories from Prep. Hope you do too!”
Amanda-Rattray-Bywater welcomed
her first child, Rebecca Mae, on August
17, 2005.
Stacy Brown-Mallia tells us, “In
August of 2005, my husband and I eloped
in Las Vegas, Nevada. We live in our new
home in Wantagh with our two pugs.”
Berthy Calvache-Murphy has 2 kids:
Emily (8) and Joey (4). 2 cats: Latte and
Milkshake. 1 dog: Bear.
Stephen Capurso married October 23,
1999 to Denise. They have two daughters: Leah, born July 31, 2002, and
Catherine, born April 8, 2005.
Jeanette Tripoli-Cigliano: daughter,
Livia Grace Cigliano.
Suzanne Colagiacomo-Stallone has a
three-year-old son, Louis.
Michael N. Daloia: Daughter, Gianna,
was born on 5/11/2005.
Maria Diblasi-Mirabile and her husband Joe have two boys: Joseph (5) and
Paul (2).
Gregory Dietrich: Son, Mason Kenneth
Dietrich, born 2/1/05.
Dina Dimino: Daughters Victoria (born
on 11/05/01) and Olivia (born on
01/02/05).
Cara Donlon-Cotton: Daughter, Celia
Kathleen, born 12/30/2004.
Heather Dowd has twin daughters,
Reese and Brigitte, born on June 17, 2005.
Michael Feeley was married to Sue Jo
Zambrotto (Class of 1993) on April 24,
1999. They have two beautiful children,
Michael Jr. and Caitlin. N.Y.C. Police
Officer since 1997.
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Jennifer Kump-Finucane had a baby
girl on July 24, 2005: Lily Marie Finucane.
Susan Mary LoGiudice-Seidita says,
“Hope everyone is doing well. Everything
is great here. I have a wonderful husband
(Girolamo) whom I married in ’99, and
two beautiful children. Still have fantastic
Denise Rohe-Frising: Son, Michael
James, born June 14th, 2003; daughter,
Ava Marie, born May 25, 2005. Former
Manager of the Solid Tumor GI,
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Hepatobiliary, Gastroenterology,
Dermatology, Plastics and
Reconstruction, General Medicine,
Cardiology and Pre-Admission Testing
Services.
Joseph Rivello lives in New Hyde Park,
Nassau County with family. Happily married for 5 years now to Diana Moreno
Rivello (Newtown/Queens College). Son:
Joe, 3 months. Daughter: Amanda, 2 years.
Cristine McCabe-Defelice tells us, “I
am currently a Real Estate agent
w/RE/Max in Nassau, Suffolk and
Queens. I live in Farmingdale with my
husband and two sons.”
Erica Vazquez-Gonzalez: Daughter,
Gabriella, born 2/16/01; daughter,
Marissa, born 2/18/03
Mark Sobieski: Snuggles, our dog, born
in 2005.
JoAnn Kadien says, “Hi everyone!
Well, since I left St. Francis Prep, I went
on to college at Rensselaer Polytechnic
Institute Graduated with a B.S. in
Management Systems. After college, I
returned home to Queens, and worked in
NYC for AMS (consulting company).”
Michele Hogsett tells us, “Since graduating from Penn State University in 1996,
I have been working at the Grand Hyatt
New York Hotel in Midtown. I am currently in the Convention Services
Department and assist with the larger
conferences and conventions the Hyatt
hosts.”
Lisa D’Alessio and her husband have
one daughter, Alexa Rose, born 11/12/04.
Roberta Parziale-Lataille: Daughter
Lucia, born 12/29/04.
Margaret O’Connor-Hanson says,
“My sister, SFP ’95, is now a pediatrician.
She and her husband welcomed a gorgeous baby boy into the world on 7-11-05!
Monika Patel-Amin has one daughter,
Anjali (2 years old).
Michele Pedretti-Moussally married
Robert N. Moussally on September 11, 1999.
Had several Prep alumni in the wedding
party, including Melissa Gorsline, Barbara
McNulty, Katie Murray and Heather Dowd!
Had been living in Bay Ridge Brooklyn until
the Summer of 2004 when she and her husband moved to Howard Beach. On May 7,
2004 their first child was welcomed: RoccoJoseph Pedretti-Mousally.
Theresa Roseburg-Popov: Expecting
our first child on April 2nd
Paul Presti says, “Family now lives on
Long Island. My brother is in Manhattan.
He’s a practicing Dentist. I live with my
wife and dog in Manhattan while I finish
my residency in ENT/Head and Neck
Surgery.”
Jovanna Salazar-Quindes: 2 boys,
Christopher (5) and Cristian (3).
Amanda Rattray-Bywater welcomed
her first child, Rebecca Mae, on August
17, 2005.
Janet Vozila-Stemberger: Son,
Andrew Lucas, born May 27th, 2004.
Jessica Vomero: First child, a baby
girl, is due 4/23/06.
Nancy Wiese-Williams tells us, “Our
daughter, Sarah, is in kindergarten at Our
Lady of the Snows School in Floral Park.
Our son, Robert, is 2 years old.”
Brenda Cooney says, “Yes, I still live in
College Point, in an apartment in my parents’ building. I’m saving for the future
and spending time with my wonderful
parents (when I’m not traveling for work).
My extended family has grown too.”
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Julie Bagnato-Fleming writes,
“Jimmy and I have a beautiful baby boy,
James Franco, who was born 12/27/03.”
Sue Jo Zambrotto: Two children,
Michael Patrick (05/02) and Caitlin Emily
(07/05).
James Fleming tells us, “Julie and I
had a baby boy, James Francis.”
Jacqueline Ganthier-Licht: 1 child,
Ryan, 3 years old.
Erin Maloney has a little boy named
Will born January 22, 2005.
Deniene Kooi says, “Our son, Nicolas,
was born on 9/04/04.”
Charles Angelino says, “Our son, Jake,
was born on July 25, 2004.”
Renee Mossa reports that she has
been working in downtown Manhattan
at Prudential Investments as a Business
Analyst since 1998.
Claudia Benvenuto tells us, “I’ve been
married for four years and my husband
and I are expecting our first son in a few
weeks. We can’t wait!”
Diana Bernet-Natole is getting married to Marc Natole (also a ’93 graduate).
Marc has an 11 year old son, Bryan.
Diana has been teaching for 8 years.
Christine Blake-Sarmuksnis married
on June 26, 2004. Son, JD, born October
24, 2004. Second child due May 04, 2006.
Erika Lampkin-Piagetti has two sons:
Zion (4) and Zachery (2) and another
due in February 2006.
Krista Bruno-Vaughan: Son, Anthony
Louis, was born on 9/12/03; another son,
Michael Jason, was born on 11/03/05.
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Nicole Gallo is working as an RN at
Winthrop University Hospital--ICU. She
presently lives in Howard Beach. Will be
moving to Naples, Florida where she is
having a house built.
Roselia Norico-Clark: One son,
Caden, 1 1/2 years old.
Catherine Persichette-Cremona:
Son, Nicholas, born 8/21/2005.
Jennifer Risi is currently an SVP/MS
running North American operations for
the Global Strategic Media practice at
Weber Shandwick, a leading public relations firm. She specializes in corporate
and CEO communications working with
such leading clients as Siemens, Allstate
etc.
Michele Vizza-Borzumato and husband John welcomed their first baby on
12/6/05, Jacqueline Vienna. Her godmother is Lorna Deans-Coscia, SFP 1994.
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Sappho Cheng-Winder was married
in 2000 to a wonderful man. They are
parents to a beautiful baby girl.
Mary Ann Fernandez-Cooper is happily living in the Poconos with 2 dogs and
a lovely cat.
Mark DeLeonardis has lived in Greer,
South Carolina since May 2005.
Melinda Dyer-Lendemann: Daughter
Ashley celebrates her second birthday in
September.
Sofia Christina Guthenberg, born 1-12-06 to Mr. &
Mrs. Michael Guthenberg ’94 and son of Mr.
Robert Guthenberg of the Math Dept.
James Dooley is now a film composer
living out in Santa Monica, CA, and he had
his first big screen movie where he is the
lead composer. The film is entitled “When
a Stranger Calls” and is rated PG-13.
Gina Pillitteri-Ackerman: Baby boy,
James Jr., born 2/2/05.
Krista Competello-Albrecht says,
“We have a beautiful 2 year old boy,
Michael, and we are expecting another
bundle of joy this summer!”
John Carmichael is currently residing
in Dallas, TX and is an Advertising
Account Director with The Richards
Group.
Michelle DeStefano-Hernandez:
Three year old daughter, Lucia Michelle.
Expecting our second child in September.
David Hodnett: Michael Hodnett
(brother), SFP Alumnus, Class of 1997;
Isabella Sky Hodnett (daughter), born
October 12, 2004.
Kimberly Larkin-Battista: Sisters
Karen and Kelly also graduated from Prep.
Daniela Zahtila has a new addition to
the family: Brandon James was born on
June 12th, 2005!
Kristin Schoenberger-Meadows
and husband Dean are proud to
announce the birth of their first child,
Emily Renee, in April 2005.
Michelle Carroll married on 10-01-05
and celebrated on a fantastic Yacht cruise
around Manhattan with family and
friends!
Lori Bianchi-Newman has twin
daughters: Caitlin Jill and Emily Hope
(born 11/8/04).
Lisa Marie Kay-Scarola married
Lenny Scarola on June 18, 2005 and
bought a house in Roslyn. She’s currently
an Associate Director of Compensation in
the Human Resources office at St. John’s
University in Queens.
Jennifer Risi,’94 is currently an SVP/MS running
North American operations for the Global Strategic
Media practice at Weber Shandwick, a leading
public relations firm. She specializes in corporate
and CEO communications working with such leading clients as Siemens, Allstate, Best Buy, Century
21, MasterCard etc.
Robert Goodman tells us, “After Prep I
went to college, during which time I had
the opportunity to travel and live in Asia:
Japan, the Phillipines, China, etc., and
Europe. Joined a religious community until
2001. Came back to NY and now teach
Computer at St. Mary’s in Manhasset.”
Mary Elizabeth Gambino-Corrigan
and her husband, Tom, are expecting
their second child this Fall 2006. Pictures
to follow!
1995
Maria Borgogelli was married July
2006!
Dawn-Marie Brown married Noel
McNiff in March 2006.
Kelly Ann Canestra-Critelli has a son.
Michael Cartier is married with 2 children: Kayla (4) & James (1).
Carmelina DiPietrantonio was recently
engaged to Joe Lalley.
Robert Francis Keller was expecting
first child last spring. Sister, Nicole, also
an alum.
Eugene Kurdy writes, “I am currently
self-employed as an Applications
Developer (Computer Programmer) consultant and I am looking to start another
business soon. I am very close to my family but have been independent since a couple of years after I bought an apartment.”
Maria Rodriguez is living in North
Carolina. Her husband is a Sergeant in
the US Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune.
James Salvo lives in Roselle Park, NJ
and was recently hired by the school
board to replace the longtime principal
who retired in June. James had been a
fourth-grade elementary school teacher in
West Freehold, NJ.
Muriel Carrillo tells us she is happily
married to a wonderful husband!!! No
children...yet!!!! Proudly serving the
U.S.!!!! Representando La Comunidad
Latina!!!
Carol Flaim says, “Our baby boy, Ryan
Thomas, was born on 8/3/05.”
Gary Westhoff is the brother of Laura
(Westhoff) O’Neill, Class of 1988.
1996
Meghan Antani-Lipcon married Scott
Lipcon on 7/17/05 at Flowerfield in St.
James, NY. They met while playing with
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the John Hopkins University Concert and
Pep Bands. Donna Wrublewski ’96
attended the wedding. Bride and Groom
had a very restful honeymoon on Young
Island, St. Vincent. They now live in
Laurel, MD and Meghan teaches 4th and
5th grade Math and Science.
Elaine Rodriguez-Callahan married
Steven Callahan on 11/5/05.
Sabrina Simonetti was married August
’06 on Long Island.
Pina Gulla graduated Albany Law
School in ’04 and is now a practicing
attorney at an Intellectual Property law
firm on Long Island. Married Charles
Campagna on 7/15/06 and just bought a
home in S. Huntington.
Nicole Torre is currently a 6th and 7th
grade math teacher. She finished her first
Masters Degree in Adolescent
Education/Mathematics in May and will
be starting another Masters in Education
Administration in September.
Jennifer Falsetti-Myers married
Scott Myers 9/8/01. They had a son,
Brady Thomas, on 2/11/04
Lynda Ortiz says, “Hi everyone! It’s
been too long! I graduated from Hofstra
in ’00 with a degree in business and then
went on to law school and graduated in
’04. I also got married to Nick Galanis in
’04 and bought a home in Massapequa,
Long Island.”
Claudine Bohn-Egol married Jeffrey
Egol on 6/4/05. She is in Med school at
Creighton University. She missed seeing
everyone at the reunion!
Irene Ho graduated from SUNY Stony
Brook in ’00 with a BA in Psychology and
then continued onto nursing school at
Molloy College, graduating in ’03 with a
BS in Nursing. She currently lives in
Manhattan and works at NYPH Cornell
as a Cardiac Registered Nurse.
Catherine Costanzo-Keenan married on 6/4/05 and completed St. John’s
University MBA program May ’06.
Pamela DeVoti-Ginex was married on
10/25/03 to Anthony Ginex.
Dina Anastasis-Milonopoulos
married in 7/04.
Nadia Giaccio-Avigliano writes, “After
my undergraduate work I obtained my
Master’s in Elementary Ed from St John’s
University. I taught Kindergarten for four
years and then pursued my dream of
opening my own dance studio, Nadia’s
Performing Arts Centre. I was married on
8/20/05.”
Lisa Mauceri says, “After graduating
with a photography degree I worked in a
high end digital photo studio. After a few
years of learning the photograph industry
I became a photo editor for a celebrity
photo agency called WireImage.com and
Filmmagic.com.”
Alexandra Simpson, DDS graduated
NYU College of Dentistry in ’04.
Completed her residency at the Bronx
Veterans Hospital in 7/05. Currently
working in a private practice in midtown
Manhattan and as a part-time attending
at the Bronx Veterans Hospital.
Marcela Sabani-Reglis: Stephanos
Peter was born on 11/15/05.
Kelly Larkin recently bought a co-op in
Bayside with her sister. Received her
Masters from St. John’s in ’02 (Reading
Specialist). Worked as a Resource Room
Teacher for 6 years. Currently employed
by the NYC Board of Education.
Abelardo Leston received his Master of
Arts in History from Queens College in
June ’05. Was the first recipient of the
Frank Mesli Prize for Graduate Research
for his thesis, The Tank and Its Doctrine:
The Evolution of the Tank and Its
Relationship to American War.
Danielle Bonnici-Hopkins was married
to Dennis Hopkins Jr in 10/04. Currently
completing a Master of Science of teaching
at Fordham University and a MFA in creative writing at City College. Teaches 9th
and 10th grade English in Manhattan.
Jennifer Roses lives in Queens. Has
been teaching in a Catholic school in
Middle Village for 5 years now. She tells
us, “I’m excited to say that I will be marrying my high school sweetheart in
March of ’07 and will be receiving my
Lynda Ortiz-Galanis ’96 and Nick Galanis ’96
Master’s degree this June!”
Jenny Haseney says, “Hi everyone! I
am currently working as a pediatric physical therapist in Manhattan and Queens.
I am working toward a certificate to work
with children in the early intervention
program and as a pediatric specialist. I
graduated from the State University of
Stony Brook.”
Maria Bayes-Minetti married in
August ’03 and is expecting first baby in
April ’06.
Sabrina Freyre will be graduating with
an MBA from Boston University this
summer ’06.
Paula Vouvoudakis-Parisi was married on 11/7/04 to Michael Parisi ’96.
Maureen Wagner-Duda was married in
’04 to Michael Duda. They had a baby on
9/10/05, Michael Jr. She is currently the
assistant Varsity Women’s Basketball coach at
Prep. She received her graduate degree in
Math/Education from Queens College in ’03.
Darlene Surillo-Capolupo married
the love of her life, Anthony Capolupo,
on 10/2/05.
Rosemary Antonelle was engaged in
December ’05 to Lt. Thomas Quast,
Villanova Class of ’01.
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Daniel McGloin lives in the Boston area
is getting his Master’s in Philosophy at
Tufts. Returning to NYC before pursuing
a PhD.
Christina Andricosky-Dagnello was
married in ’03 to Jerry Dagnello> They
have a daughter, Rebecca, born in May ’04.
Kerri O’Connor-Evangelista was
married in 11/04.
Nicholas Baldassaro got married to
another ’96 Prep grad, Kerri Mulqueen,
on 12/17/05! Spent Christmas in Maui
on their honeymoon and now they’re
back at their apartment in Kew Gardens
with Fishy and Lola.
Mary Kathryn Bray studied art and
fashion in London, and has been lucky
enough to continue to travel. She is also a
yoga teacher.
Rosa Calamita-Alzugaray has moved
to Cincinnati, Ohio.
Aimee Daly: 2 children, Zahara and
Maddox.
Christopher D’Orazi says, “I married
my wife Lillian on October 18, 2003. We
are the proud parents of two girls. I am
finalizing the adoption of my step-daughter, Rosina, 5. Vivian was born August 2,
2004. I am currently starting my own
catering business, Comfortable Elegance.”
Jessica Dowd-Wilde is married to
Daniel Wilde.
Elizabeth Evertsz is currently engaged
and will be getting married soon.
Doreen Franquinha says, “My sister is
Michelle Romeo!!! I have a niece and a
nephew on the way from my older sister,
Prep grad, Donna Franquinha.
Elizabeth Mulhall tells us, “Steve and
I were dating in high school and we
finally got married in 2002. We live in
Howard Beach and have a dog and a cat.
No children yet but we think we will in
the future. I work for the Visiting Nurse
Service of New York.”
Agata Grabowska reports, “I have a
five-and-a-half year old son named Victor
and I’m also engaged to be married.”
Kelly Larkin tells us, “My sister, Kim
(‘94) got married in September 2003. In
June 2005, my sister Karen (‘98) and I
bought a co-op together in Bayside.”
Dennis Lattmann: Stepdaughter,
Taylor, 8 years old; son, Dennis Jr., 2 1/2
years old; daughter, Nicole Ann, 2 1/2
years old. Yes.....twins!
Erika Schaetzle-Marrero has a 6 year
old daughter, Isabella Rose.
Christina Andricosky-Dagnello:
Daughter, Rebecca Rose Dagnello
Joseph McCleary: Son Andrew born
8/19/05.
Sheila McGann-Bivona is currently
employed at Elmhurst Hospital in
Queens, NY. She is the Blood Donor
Recruiter for the hospital and manages
the Donor Department.
Maire McGrail says, “I’m engaged!
Getting married to Brian Warzecha on
July 14, 2006 at Our Lady of the Blessed
Sacrament in Bayside. I’m currently living in Rye Brook, NY and teaching as a
reading specialist in Upper Nyack
Elementary School in Rockland County.
Hope everyone is well.”
Jennifer O’Neill says she’s doing well,
working for Cornell University in NYC
coordinating a nutrition education program in Brooklyn and Queens. Getting
married in Summer 2006!
Michelle Romeo-Pedalino tells us,
“Doreen Franquinha is my sister!!”
Lauren Pereira is engaged to be married on 11/10/2006 to Prep alum, Rich
Aichinger Jr., Class of ’87. They plan to
buy a mother/daughter house in the near
future to be close to her parents, and they
look forward to starting a family.
Andrea Falco-Tulimieri got married
this June. She says The Mass at St. A’s and
reception at the Crescent Beach Club
were beautiful! She sends “thanks” to her
family and friends for being so supportive--including Susanna Hoffman and
Kathrine Grappone-Krysa (‘96).
Kerri Mulqueen-Baldassaro got
married to Nick Baldassaro on 12/17/05
at St. Ann’s Church in Flushing, NY and
then held the reception at Moran’s
Chelsea on the West Side of Manhattan.
The wedding party featured many fellow
SFP graduates, including Tricia Mulqueen
’84 and Eileen (Mulqueen) Posch ’81.
Sandra Kyriakoudes and Richard
LoGalbo (Class of 1995) became engaged
on Memorial Day 2006. The wedding date
has been set for July 21, 2007.
Luigi Pedalino says, “I just wanted to
say to everyone what a wonderful time I
had on Saturday (at the reunion). It was
so great to see everyone and to know that
everyone is doing so well. I apologize if I
didn’t get a chance to say hello to everyone, but 4 hours at Prep and another 4
hours on the road….”
1997
Elizabeth Fernandes-Cioffi married
Douglas Cioffi from Kellenberg Memorial
HS on July 29, 2005. Newleyweds and new
homeowners live in West Babylon, NY.
Lauren Dowd is the proud aunt of
Reese Margaret and Brigitte Rae, born
6/17/05 to her sister Heather (class of ’92)
and her husband Eric.
Shani Duplessy tells us, “Everything
with me is just about the same that it was
in high school. I am about to finish my
Master’s degree and I also work at NYU.
I have worked there for 4 1/2 years so far.
For those who know me, my family is
fine. We moved to Hempstead about 3
years ago.”
Karen Tomanelli-Hoffman and husband Justin have been married for 2 years
now, and they have a baby girl on the
way. She is due Thanksgiving Day!!
Jennifer Baldea-Lombardi was married in September 2004. She and her husband moved into their new home in
March of 2005.
Margarita Christoforou-Maravel
and her husband have their own business
and work with many successful people in
wholesale/retail distribution. They do
business with Circuit City, Barnes and
Noble, and Omaha Steaks (among others)
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and are now number one in online sales
in the health/nutrition market.
Christopher Marotta: It’s A Boy!
Matteo Antonio Marotta.
Nicole Romano-Levine: Landon Jay
Levine born 11/12/2004.
Frank Scandariato graduated NYIT
with a BA in Fine Arts. Purchased a home
and moved to Boca Raton, Florida. Works
as a graphic artist for a production company that stages and produces corporate
event showcases.
William Vallely, Jr. is engaged to be
married 03/24/2007. He is in the United
States Marine Corps and was deployed in
Iraq for 2 tours—‘03 initial assault; ‘04
occupation exercise.
1998
Paul LaGattuta tells us, “Amber and I
are proud to announce the birth of our
daughter Summer Allison on 01/11/05.
We are living in Hoboken, New Jersey
and working in Manhattan.”
Christine Alba says, “I have one 1 son,
Joey, who is almost 7 years old now. I
work part- time as a bookkeeper and go
to St. John’s full-time.
Iciar Garcia: Sister Massiel Garcia (SFP
’01), cousins Lorena Gonzalez (SFP ’98)
and Evian Medrano (SFP ’98).
Cathleen Allen-McCarthy got married in February 2004 to Kevin McCarthy
who she met at John Jay College while
getting her undergraduate degree. In
September 2004 she received her Masters
degree from NYU and is now teaching in
a self-contained special education class in
Carroll Gardens, Brooklyn.
Darlene Mitrano: Siblings Stanton
Mitrano, SFP Class of 2000; Jennifer
Moraglia, SFP Class of 1994.
Lisa Dellegrazie tells us, “We have a
son, Michael!”
Skrobe, for 5 1/2 years. We may be
engaged this year. I drive a G35 Coupe
‘05. Sibling: Joanna Schaumburg ’02.”
Yessenia Sarmiento: Beautiful daughter, Mikayla Dayneen Castrillon, will
soon be 2 years old! (Born 11/19/2004.)
1999
2001
Michelle Teylan and Warren Algenio
’00 had a baby boy, Matthew, on 2/28/05.
Frank Scaduto has an older sister who
graduated from Prep in 1998.
Vennus Ballen is a second year medical
student at Mount Sinai School of
Medicine.
2002
Heather Fitzpatrick says, “I’ve done
some work in acting. I’ve been in a few
local theater things, including one off-off
Broadway show. I was also an extra on
Saturday Night Live.”
Christa Haberstroh tells us she has 3
brilliant and unique siblings, a sister, 18,
and two brothers, 15 and 10, and also a
terrific and supportive mother and
father. She says she’s also lucky enough to
have a great stepmother and stepfather,
and she plans to marry her wonderful,
caring boyfriend.
Andria LoMele became engaged to a
wonderful man on September 2, 2005.
She says it was a complete surprise!!
Sarah Ocampo says, “Check out my
big brother, John, Class of 1993, and my
little sister, Margaret, Class of 2005.”
Sara Niederman is married to a wonderful man she met in college, and they
are expecting their first child in April
2006.
Kimberly Toscano graduated from
New England Conservatory with a
Master of Music in Percussion
Performance in May 2005, and is now
doing post-graduate studies with Will
Hudgins. Also, freelancing, auditioning,
and teaching around MA, NY and surrounding areas.
Jessica Yeager lives in Texas. She says
her Prep “family members,” Fay Serafica,
Brandi McLoughlin and Paul Wunsch,
are still her best friends and will always
be like siblings.
Daragh Quinn was engaged 12/25/05.
2000
Theresa Schaumburg tells us, “I’ve
been with a wonderful guy, David
Tara Maloney: Daughter, Leila Rayne
(7/27/05).
Lauren Bedell: Brother, James, age 24;
sister, Vanessa, age 19, also an SFP alum.
Diana Cuppini is getting married on
July 7, 2007 to Anthony Park, Bayside
High School ’99 and NYU ‘03.
Jamie Farino tells us his sister Jennifer,
who graduated from Prep in 1996, was
married on August 5, 2006 to Joseph
Walsh.
Kimberly Fitzpatrick had a son on
October 31, 2003. His name is Brandon
Fitzpatrick.
Vincent Mazzurco will be commissioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the US
Marine Corps upon graduation from
Annapolis next year. He hopes to be
engaged in the Infantry or Human
Intelligence.
2004
Emilie Lenglain says she met the man
of her dreams in May 2005. Family all
over America and France.
2005
Margaret Ocampo: Siblings, John
Joseph, Class of ’93; Sarah Ann Mary,
Class of ’99.
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April 8th Hall of Fame Induction & Alumni Spring Reunion
(Continued from front page)
In addition, as part of the Hall of Fame induction program,
Honorary Alumnus status was conferred upon Dr. Robert
Corbino, longtime Chairman of the Music Department at the
Prep; John Finnochio, SFP Fathers’ Guild leader for many years;
and Midge Stack-Lennon, former teacher, coach, and guidance
counselor at the Prep.
The Prep recognizes the numerous contributions of these
fine people with these well-deserved honors, and celebrates with
them the return of our special Anniversary Class members. See
some of the pictures from the April 8th event here.
On for Ol’ St. Francis!
Honorary Alum Dr. Robert Corbino (center) with Bro. Leonard and former student
Luigi Pedalino ’96
Honorary Alum John Finnochio with Bro. Leonard
Honorary Alum Midge Stack-Lennon (right) with Donna Rodger ’77
Alumni Board President Wally Bishop ’80 receives
his service award from Bro. Leonard
50th Anniversary Grad, Harold Kelly ’56, receives
his Alumni Board Service Award
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April 8th Hall of Fame Induction & Alumni Spring Reunion
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April NYSE Reception; First of New Alumni Chapter Events
Alumni in the Financial Services Sector meet on the Floor of the New York Stock Exchange
Thursday, April 27th, 2006 was a special day in the history of the Prep and its ongoing outreach efforts.
Alumni, trustees and friends came together on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) for a wonderful
reception hosted by John J. Brown ’76, Managing Director at Merrill Lynch and recent SFP Hall of Fame Inductee.
Attendees watched the ticker scroll a message that read, “The NYSE welcomes St. Francis Preparatory School” as they
listened to several speakers and celebrated this inaugural gathering of the Prep’s Financial Services Alumni Chapter.
(New local Alumni Chapters are also slated to begin in 2006-07 within the Legal Services/Courts sector and the Health
Services sector, as well as in other cities starting with Philadelphia, Washington, D.C. and Boston.)
Pictures from the April 27th NYSE event appear here. A follow-up reception for this Chapter was held on June 22nd
at the headquarters of Bloomberg Financial Services in midtown Manhattan. This was hosted by Prep grad and
Bloomberg Manager, Jennifer Dooley ’93.
If you are interested in learning mote about the Financial Services Alumni Chapter or any of the other new chapters, please
contact Linda Giamonna in the Development Office at 718.423.8810 ext. 324 or you can e-mail: [email protected].
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June 19th Golf Classic honors Jane Modry
More than 150 golfers and 200
dinner guests joined together at the
Cherry Valley Country Club in
Garden City on June 19th to honor
Jane Modry, recently retired after 38
years of dedicated service, first at
Bishop Reilly High School, and then
at St. Francis Prep.
Jane Modry has often been
described as “Pioneer” in the world of
women’s athletics, serving not only as
coach in four different sports at
Bishop Reilly and then St. Francis
Prep but also as a very capable
administrator, as exemplified by her
efforts to establish the Diocese of
Brooklyn Athletic Association in
1971-72, her tenure as Women’s
Athletic Director at the Prep from 1984-1999, and her
recognition in 1993 as “Administrator of the Year” by the
NYS CHSAA Athletic
Administrators Association. And all
this while keeping up with her
daily duties as a Physical Education
teacher at Reilly and the Prep.
Following her fifteen-year
tenure as Athletic Director, Jane
assumed the role of Director of
Student Activities at the Prep in
1999 and served in that capacity
until her retirement in 2005.
During that time
she was responsible for establishing a number of
new, innovative
activities and programs. She also
served as the
Student
Council
Director from
2000-2005,
and guided
that group
through the
process of reorganizing
into its current Student
Government form.
Jane continues to serve as
the Diocese of Brooklyn’s
Representative to the NYS
Catholic High School Athletic
Association and as the CHSAA
Representative to the NYS
Federation of Secondary Schools
Athletic Association (positions
she has held since 1982), while
also serving as Secretary of the
NYS Federation for the last ten
years.
In 1991 Jane was inducted
into the Diocese of Brooklyn’s
Hall of Fame. In 2000 she was
named an Honorary Alumnus of
St. Francis Prep, and in 2003 she received the Franciscan
Spirit Award.
And perhaps it is the Franciscan Spirit
Award that best characterizes her contributions
over the years, since, in the words of many of her
former students and colleagues, “Jane was always
there; her door
was always
open.” In her
own words: “I
hope that I have
given them (the
students) a
desire to be
active adults.
Also, that they
would be fair in
all that they do.”
She loved
“meeting and
getting to
know such a
wide variety
of students,
and working
with such a
dedicated
and knowledgeable faculty and
staff.”
Jane through the years at St. Francis Prep.
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June 19, 2006 at The Cherry Valley Club
Jane has now retired to the Pocono Mountains where
she resides in Lake Ariel, PA. She is an avid golfer and continues to play regularly. She has one brother, William, and
he and his wife live in Ohio.
In summary, perhaps the words of an esteemed former colleague, Sister Eileen Harrigan, SC, really say it best:
“Jane Modry is a legend in the Physical Education
Department having served at Bishop Reilly even before St.
Francis Prep took over the building. She, Helen Lombardo,
Midge Stack and Noreen Kunzi were 0the ’cornerstones’
that developed the department into the vital organization
that it is today. Jane went on to develop new programs,
raised the quality of Girls’ sports, influenced neighboring
schools to form a federation, and provided a leadership
role in the Diocese. Jane is a role model of integrity who
displayed genuine concern for her players, and St. Francis
Prep has benefited by her presence for more than 30 years.
Thank you Jane!”
Celebrating at the 13th Annual Golf Classic at The Cherry Valley Club.
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June 19th Golf Classic
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St. Francis Prep
HOMECOMING WEEKEND 2006
OCTOBER 12-15
– EVENTS –
Thursday, October 12:
The Jimmy Prendergast ’79 & Chris McMahon ’76
Memorial 3-on-3 Hoops Tournament at the Prep
(Check In at 6:00 P.M. Fee: $125 per team.)
Friday, October 13:
The Golf Outing and Barbeque at Clearview Golf Course
Supporting the Timothy Stackpole ’77, Brian Murphy ’83, and Michael
Brennan ’91 Scholarship Funds.
(Check In & Brunch at 11:00; Shotgun at 12:30; Barbeque follows.)
Fee: $175 for all the day’s activities; $100 barbeque only.
SFP Night at Sullivan’s in Bayside follows.
Saturday, October 14:
St. Francis Prep Day at Belmont Race Track
(in the “Turf and Field Club" reserved for the Prep that day with
deluxe buffet lunch and special tour of the Paddock area)
Arrive: Noon; Fee: $45 per person.
Sunday, October 15:
The Vin Giammona ’79 Memorial 5K Fun Run at
the Prep (Check In between 8:00-9:15 A.M. Entry Fee: $15 per
runner in advance; $20 on the day of race)
Homecoming football game 1:00 p.m. at St. John’s.
For more information or to register for an event
please call (718) 423-8810 ext. 268/269
or go online to http://alumni.sfponline.org
Come join us at one or more of these events.
Have some great fun and see many of your fellow alumni,
friends, and supporters of St. Francis Prep!
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Interscholastic Sports Summary –
Fall 2005 & Spring 2006
Interscholast ic Sp or ts Summar y – Fal l 2005
Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Place in the Division
Cross Country (Boys) . . . . . .Brooklyn/Queens Champions
Cross Country(Girls) . . . . . . .Brooklyn/Queens Champions
Football . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA Division Champions
(Coach O’Connor wins 300th game in
championship against St. Peter’s)
Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Place in the Division
Soccer (Boys) . . . . . Quarterfinalist in the City Championship
Soccer (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-Finalist in the Long Isla
Championship
Swimming (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th Place in the Championships
Tennis (Girls) . . . . . . . . . Long Island & STATE CHAMPIONS –
7th consecutive year
Vollyball (Girls) . . .Semi-Finalist in the City Championships
Interscholastic Sports Summary – Spring 2006
Baseball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Place in the Division
Golf . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4th Place in the Division – Qualified for the
A Division Play-off
Handball . . . . . . . . . . .CITY CHAMPION – 4th consecutive year
Outdoor Track (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn/Queens Runner-up
Outdoor Track (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn/Queens Runner-up
Softball (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn/Queens CHAMPION –
City Finalist
Tennis (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Semi-Finalist
Volleyball (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . . . Long Island League Semi-Finalist
The Al Powers Award Winners:
Gina Dermigny Cross Country/Indoor Track/
Outdoor Track
Attending FORDHAM UNIVERSITY
Patrick Wagner
St. Francis Prep
Varsity Football Schedule
– 2006 –
Sat.
9/9
Sat.
9/16
Sat.
9/23
Fri.
9/29
Sun. 10/8
Sun. 10/15
Sat. 10/22
Sat. 10/28
at SJU
at Hofstra
at SJU
SUNY Maritime
at Midwood HS
at SJU (Homecoming)
at SJU
Aviator
Sports Complex
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
7:00 PM
2:30 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
St. Francis Prep
Junior Varsity Football Schedule
– 2006 –
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Soccer/Golf
Attending UNIVERSITY of SCRANTON
9/9
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/14
10/21
10/28
Holy Cross
Kellenberg
Christ the King
Cardinal Hayes
Stepinac
St. Peter’s
Fordham Prep
Xavier
Crocheron Park
Kellenberg
Cunningham Park
Pelham Bay Park
Stepinac
Cunningham Park
Cunningham Park
Kings Bay
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
St. Francis Prep
Freshman Football Schedule
– 2006 –
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
Sat.
The 2005 Varsity Football Champs
Holy Cross
Kellenberg
Christ the King
Cardinal Hayes
Bishop Ford
St. Peter’s
Fordham Prep
Xavier
9/16
9/23
9/30
10/7
10/14
10/21
10/28
11/4
Chaminade
Holy Trinity
St. John the Baptist
Bishop Ford
St. Joseph by the Sea
Fordham Prep
Xavier
Holy Cross
Cunningham Park
Holy Trinity
Cunningham Park
Cunningham Park
St. Joseph by the Sea
Murphy Field
Cunningham Park
Crocheron Park
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
7:00 PM
10:00 AM
10:00 AM
60 • GradNews
The Alumni Website: A Very Practical Application
By Joseph Pantaleo ’03
As a young man trying to find his way in life, I have been
able to accomplish many things with the aid of my parents,
teachers, peers, and other members of my community. I cannot help but remember while I was at the Prep, Mr. Tony
Grimm, the moderator of the newspaper in which I was
Editor-in-Chief, saying to me, “To whom great things are
given, great things are expected.” I have never let go of this
saying. I also have never let go of the bond that I have with
ST. FRANCIS PREP. This was more than a high school for
most teenagers who passed through the doors of the school.
It became a home and family and a place to turn to in times
of crisis or in times of joy. As an alumnus, I now find myself
coming back to the Prep to help those students who need
guidance. As for myself, I have also turned back to Prep for
guidance and reassurance in my own life, and this is where my
story begins.
Ever since I was in the second grade, my ambition has
been to become a dentist. The infamous question “Why do
you want to become a dentist?” is usually the first thing I hear
whenever I tell someone about my chosen career path.
Having been a Pre-Dental major for the past three years, I
have also heard numerous other comments such as, “You really want to look at peoples’ mouths all day?!?” and, “I hate dentists!”
Well, even though a majority of the people throughout
history hated going to the dentist (but were usually far better
off for the trouble), this goal of mine is becoming a reality and
now it is my turn to ask someone for assistance and guidance.
After speaking to my advisors at St. Francis College, I was
told to go back to my high school and see if an alumnus
might be willing to show me “the ropes.” Maybe they would
have advice on the dental school admission process or could
show me what type of practice I should pursue, or even allow
me to observe their own dental practice. As a member of the
St. Francis Prep Alumni Board, I have been a part of the
recent initiative to develop the new Alumni Website. This
website was thought to be the best way to enhance the lines of
communication with the vast number of alumni that St.
Francis Prep has placed throughout the country (and the
world), while also making it much easier for graduates to help
other graduates. With this in mind, I decided to put the website to the test. I took the tools the Prep provided for me and I
searched on the website for all alumni who have registered on
the site and have a career in Dentistry.
I e-mailed a couple of the people whose names I saw, but
one name was of particular interest because it was close-by in
the city and it seemed like it might be a good fit. The name
that I came across was Dr. Alexandra Simpson, DDS (SFP
Class of 1996). She graduated from NYU (where I am looking to attend) and I could not help but think that it would be
a good idea to e-mail her and see what would happen. Well,
little did I know that I would soon be walking into an office
setting that was more than accommodating and where I could
really “learn the ropes.”
Dr. Simpson recently graduated from NYU College of
Dentistry and she has allowed me to have “hands-on” experience and really see what Dentistry is all about. The first time I
walked into her office, I could see that Dr. Simpson’s attitude
and actions truly embodied the ideals we were taught at St.
Francis Prep. I have been in the office for a couple of months
now as her assistant, and I have learned a great deal about
Dentistry, including how to run a private practice (from the
discussions I have had with her, her father and her stepmother). I could not help but feel that I was in the presence of a
loyal St. Francis Prep graduate when I heard these words from
Dr. Simpson: “My father has given me a lot and I was lucky
enough to work in a Dental office and gain experience before I
went into Dental school. In fact, I have been given much more
than the average person, so the least I can do is give something
back to someone who is truly interested in Dentistry.”
Spoken in the true Franciscan spirit. Thank you, Dr.
Simpson. On for Ol’ St. Francis!
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promote their businesses and services to all the members
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Major Deagan Productions Presents The East Coast Premiere of
Almost Made
A heartfelt one-man show written and performed by St. Francis Prep's Own
Louie Liberti (Class of 1983)
Coming home to eulogize his father, a man faces haunting memories of their
complicated relationship. Throughout his childhood,Louie idolized his father
while working in the “family” owned club. Blind to his father's faults until
witnessing his tragic downward spiral, a devastated Louie escaped across
the country, only to make the same mistakes his father did. Wanting to
honor him at his funeral, Louie digs deep hoping to redeem both their lives,
while asking the all important question: Can we be our father’s son without
becoming our father?
October 13th - December 3rd, 2006
Urban Stages Theatre 259 W. 30th Street between 7th & 8th Ave.
Thursday - Saturday at 8:00 p. m, Sunday Matinee at 3:00 p. m.
Tickets $35, group rate available for party of 10 or more (323) 466-5830
For more info and for reservations, log onto
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LAPCHICK
BY GUS ALFIERI (SFP Class of ’55)
“[Gus Alfieri] provides, through one pivotal figure, a clearer understanding of the issues behind the development of modern basketball, of
its style of play, of its social significance and of its maneuverings to become profitable entertainment. Lapchick respected basketball, and
fans of the game will respect this warm and intelligent biography.” —Kirkus
Reverential Homage to Basketball Great Joe Lapchick
Provides a Priceless Look at the History of the Game
GUILFORD, CT (THE LYONS PRESS) — September 15, 2006 —Joe Lapchick. The name is legendary in the history of basketball. As a Hall of
Fame player and member of the Original Celtics barnstorming team, a coach of four national championship teams at St. John’s, and the first
coach of the New York Knicks, Lapchick made a lifetime of contributions to the game he loved. In LAPCHICK: The Life of a Legendary Player
and Coach in the Glory Days of Basketball (The Lyons Press, October 2006) the only biography dedicated to this legendary figure, Gus Alfieri
not only tells Lapchick’s life story but also provides a priceless look at the history of the game—from its early rule changes and barnstorming
and club teams, to dramatic National Invitational Tournament games (when the NIT was the best tournament in the country) and college basketball point-shaving scandals, to the formation of the National Basketball Association. Perhaps most significantly, Lapchick’s signing of the
Knicks’ Sweetwater Clifton, the first African-American player to sign with an NBA team, led the way in the movement to integrate the league.
Both an inspiring story of a pioneer sports figure and a nostalgic look at the era in which he played, Lapchick is a must-read for any basketball
fan with a passion for the game.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: GUS ALFIERI played for Joe Lapchick at St. John’s University for the school’s 1959 NIT championship team. He
teaches in the graduate school at Stony Brook University and directs the All-American Basketball Camp on Long Island. Alfieri lives in
Smithtown, New York. For more information about the author, e-mail [email protected] or log on to www.lapchickthebook.com.
LAPCHICK The Life of a Legendary Player and Coach in the Glory Days of Basketball by Gus Alfieri; foreword by Bill Bradley
ISBN 1-59228-1-59228-869-3 • $22.95 hardcover • 6 x 9 • 312 pages • OCTOBER 1, 2006 pub
For more information about this book or to interview the author, please contact: Liza Byron, Sr Publicist
800-962-0973 x4544, [email protected]
John Fabrizio (SFP’65) has recently published a new book about the
Brooklyn of the ’50s and ’60s:
In the Shadow of the El:
Images of a Brooklyn Childhood
So come back for a while to the old neighborhood! Hang out with your
buddies on the block . . . recall your first love . . . get into and out of
trouble . . . play the big ball game in the park! Come back and grow up
with me again!
Visit www.brooklynshadow.com for excerpts and purchasing information.
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Pathway to St. Francis
The “Pathway to St. Francis” is a special brick walkway at the statue of St. Francis in front of the school at the intersection of
Francis Lewis Boulevard and Horace Harding Expressway. The “Pathway” was formally dedicated with the initial 400 bricks on
Sunday, November 2, 2003 as part of our Annual Alumni Memorial Mass and Brunch, and we plan to add more bricks each year
(with a dedication taking place every first Sunday in November).Thus far, there have been more than 600 bricks and several benches
engraved with associated contributions totaling over $112,000 to date.
Our goal is to establish two permanently endowed scholarships in the names of James Prendergast ’79 and Michael Lynch ’86,
who were taken from us at a very young age. Jimmy battled cancer and Mike, a New York City Fire Fighter, made the ultimate
sacrifice on 9/11.
With nearly 2,000 brick spaces still available, there is ample opportunity to be a permanent part of the future of St. Francis Prep
(and honor your loved ones) while also helping to keep Mike and Jimmy’s memories alive. The Pathway will eventually have 2,500
bricks.
Any questions should be addressed to Brother Robert Kent, O.S.F. at (718) 423-8810 ext. 230. Thank you and God Bless.
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In Memory of
Bob Stenger
SEPTEMBER 30, 1933 - APRIL 1, 2006
Dedicated teacher, coach, moderator, staff member and mentor to Prep students
and athletes for more than 47 years. May he rest in peace and may the loyalty
he exhibited toward the Prep be an inspiration to many others for years to come.
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Saturday, October 4, 2008
St. Francis Prep’s
150th Anniversary Gala
(the formal “kick-off ” of the Prep’s 2008-09 Sesquicentennial Year)
The Brooklyn Marriott
Watch for further details in the weeks and months ahead!
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