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Special double-edition covering the entire 2005-06 school/fiscal year

SFP Hall of Fame Welcomes John Brown ’76, Bill Dobranski ’77 and Gerry Scales ’76

Congratulations to recently elected Hall of Fame membersJohn Brown ’76, Managing Director at Merrill Lynch (headingthe Global Stock Loan Division) and one of the Prep’s mostloyal benefactors; William Dobranski ’77, retired NYPD andFounder/Director of Faith in the Future, a grassroots charitywhose purpose is to help “at-risk” and needy youth with theexpenses associated with a Catholic education; and GeraldScales ’76, Managing Director at Citigroup and Past President(and longtime member) of the SFP Alumni Board where his

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 CliffordMemorial Auditorium) as a prelude to that evening’s AnnualAlumni Spring Reunion which celebrates the return of themembers of the 25th, 30th, 35th, 40th, 45th, 50th, 55th, and60th Anniversary Classes. (Occasionally, we also see members of the 65th, 70th and 75th Anniversary Classes return to thePrep as well!) (Continued on page 52)

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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 Awardfrom Wally Bishop ’80 and Bro. Leonard Conway.

Gerry Scales ’76 receives his award from Bro. BillBoslet, O.S.F. and Bro. Leonard.

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Principal’s MessageDear 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 thePrep remains embedded in the solid foundation established by the Franciscans in 1858, built upon by adedicated administration, faculty, and staff over many years, and supported by generous alumni andfriends 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 gradu-ates are now enrolled in college, and, among other student achievements, Prep seniors were semi-finalistsin 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, ourVarsity Football Team won the CHSAA Championship last fall and provided Coach O’Connor with his 300th win in theprocess.

These are facts that speak volumes about the Prep’s ongoing commitment to high-quality, well-rounded education in acaring, disciplined environment. Consequently, our entire Prep Community remains actively involved in implementing theaction plan to achieve all our Middle States objectives by the year 2010. (For those who don’t know, The Middle StatesAssociation of Colleges and Secondary Schools is our accrediting agency, and we have always received high marks from themand take their recommendations seriously as we look to tomorrow and what we need to remain “ahead of the curve” on allfronts.)

As you probably know by now, this Middle States process coincides with our plan to celebrate the school’s 150thAnniversary during the 2008-09 school year, at which time we should be in the midst of a major capital improvement pro-gram, the extent of which will soon be determined--with our Middle States objectives and our long-term "vision" for theschool always in mind.

And with the 150th Anniversary now clearly on the radar screen, please mark Saturday, October 4, 2008 on your long-range calendar (the feast of St. Francis of Assisi that year), as we are planning for a gala celebration at the Brooklyn Marriottto mark the occasion--and to officially kick-off a series of “Sesquicentennial” events and activities. You will be hearing a greatdeal 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 ofyou who contributed to this past year’s Annual Giving Program. While we await the final tally (the Annual Report with thelisting of all donors as of August 31, 2006 will be published later this fall), we already know that our goal of at least $500,000will probably be surpassed, and this is in addition to the support generated through fundraising events like the Golf Classicand Homecoming. For this I remain very grateful because your generosity helps insure that we meet the school’s budget eachyear (now more than $20 million), thereby allowing us to maintain moderate tuition levels and provide scholarship and spon-sorship 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 theSt. Francis Prep Development Team

and the Alumni Board, Wally Bishop ’80, President.

For more information about joining the Alumni Board or to volunteeryour 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:

alumni@sfponline.org

Alumni Board Meeting Schedule(All meetings begin at 7:30PM)

September 6, 2006November 16, 2006

January 11, 2007March 8, 2007April 19, 2007June 14, 2007

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St. Francis Prep Coming Events

ReunionsHomecomingGolf Classic

St. Francis Prep Day

S E P T E M B E R

Phildelphia Alumni Reunion

September 28, 2006

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8th Annual Homecoming Weekend

October 12-15, 2006

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Homecoming

3 on 3 Hoops Tournament

October 12

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Golf Outing and Barbeque

October 13

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St. Francis Prep Night at Sullivan’s in Bayside

October 13

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St. Francis Prep Day

at Belmont Race Track

October 14

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Vin Giamonna ’79 Memorial 5K Fun Run and

Homecoming Football Game

October 15

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Washington D.C. Alumni Reunion

October 26

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N O V E M B E R

Memorial Mass for Deceased Alumni

& Friends

November 5, 2006

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Class of 2001 Reunion

November 18, 2006

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D E C E M B E R

Legal/Court Services Alumni Chapter Reception

December 7, 2006

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Class of 1997 Reunion

January 13, 2007

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Boston Alumni Reunion

January 25, 2007

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The Florida Reunion

March 3, 2007

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Class of 1992 and 1987 Reunion

March 10, 2007

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The Principal’s Dinner

March 31, 2007

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Alumni Spring Reunion

April 21, 2007

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Financial Services

Alumni Chapter Reception

April 26, 2007

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14th Annual Golf Classic

honoring Mike and Dan Henning

June 18, 2007

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On August 30, the Prep hosted its annual AugustMadness Orientation for the incoming class of 2009 toenable the freshmen to begin their high school career withsome knowledge of the Prep’s tradition, values and spirit.

During the Senior Mass on September 15th, 21 classmembers were commissioned as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion.

At our St. Francis Mass on October 4th, eleven facultymembers were honored for their service to the Prep.Honored for 15 years were Mary Ellen Bechtle and PeggyBergin-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. PatrickMannion, Science; Sister Phyllis Murphy, R.S.M., SocialStudies; Brother Benjamin O’Reilly, O.S.F., ForeignLanguages; and Donald Sileo, Guidance. The Prep valuesand acknowledges these faculty members for their dedica-tion and many loyal years of service. We are grateful thatthey will continue to be partners in our Franciscan Mission.

The Seventh Annual Homecoming Weekend was heldfrom October 13th through the 16th. We began the Three on Three Tournament with 14 teams in honor of JimmyPrendergast ’74 and Chris McMahon ’76. On Friday, MotherNature had the upper hand! However, with the help of thosewho braved the storm, we were able to dine at the beautifulCaffé on The Green in Whitestone, in support of the TimStackpole ’77, Brian Murphy ’83 and Mike Brennan ’91Scholarship 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 manyvolunteers who made theweekend a success.

On Sunday, November6th, the Alumni Associationheld its Annual MemorialMass for alumni, faculty,families, friends and bene-factors who died during thepast year. New bricks forthe “Pathway to St. Francis”were blessed. The day ofremembrance ended withbrunch in the cafeteria.

On November 15th, 92 new members were inductedinto the Franciscan Chapter of the National Honor Society.

The Class of 2000 held its 5 year reunion on November19th. All in attendance had a good time with old friends.

On Sunday November 20th, at the FootballChampionship Game against St. Peter’s of Staten Island,Coach Vinnie O’Connor recorded his 300th victory asVarsity Football Coach. As a follow up and through thework of City Councilman Eric Gioia ’91, Coach O’Connorwas honored at City Hall with a special Proclamation. Inattendance was this year’s Championship Team. MarcoBattaglio ’91, a member of the Super Bowl ChampsPittsburgh Steelers, added to the joyous occasion by his presence.

On Saturday, December 10th, the tradition continued ofbringing Holiday Cheer to the disabled. The party was initiated and contiued for more than 25 years by SisterJoseph Agnes Hohmann, S.C.H. The students, alumni,Father’s Guild and friends of “the Prep” were on hand tohelp along with the Prep faculty and staff. Special thanksgoes to Noreeen Kunzi for organizing the event.

Kudos to Rev. Nick Zientarski ’90 for putting Christ inChristmas during the traditional blessing of the officialChristmas Tree Lighting in Manhasset.

The Class of ’96 held its 10th year reunion on January14th. They connected with their classmates and shared anevening of food, friends and fun.

The 13th Annual Florida Reunion was held on March4th in Valrico, Florida. The day started with a Yankees vsCincinnati game at Legends Field in Tampa. A good timewas had by all thanks to our wonderful hosts Paige and

Marc Hamlin ’84.International week

was held on March 13ththrough March 18th.This event celebratedand showed apprecia-tion for all the culturesof the world.

The 15 and 20 yearreunions for the Classesof ’91 and ’86 took placeon March 11th. Theclasses were very wellrepresented.

At “6100”

City Councilman Eric Gioia, SFP ’91, presents Coach O’Connor and the 2005 Champs with a specialproclamation on the steps of City Hall in February.

Let’s look back on some of the highlights of the 2005-2006 year.

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 theClass of ’56 who came from all over the country to celebratetheir 50th anniversary as Prep Grads. After Mass, WilliamDobranski ’79, John Brown ’76, and Gerald Scales ’76 wereinducted into the Prep’s Alumni Hall of Fame. Honarymembership was bestowed upon Midge Stack-Lennon, whohas 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 fineMusic Department. The following people were honored fortheir years of dedicated service to our Alumni Board: ChrisMendolia ’87, Wally Bishop ’80, Harold Kelly ’56, JohnMcAree ’50 and Bro. Campion Lally, OSF ’55.

Monday, June 19th, saw over 250 people join together insupport of the 13th Annual Golf Classic, honoring JaneModry. Jane is a role model of integrity who has displayedthrough the years genuine concern for her students andplayers. St. Francis Prep benefited by her presence for morethen 30 years. Thanks you Jane!

Congrats to Brian Collins ’82, appointed AthleticDirector at C.W. Post College in Brookville. Congrats also toPeter Deluca ’88 who was inducted into the FordhamUniversity Hall of Fame for baseball. (Also, DawnLambertson ’89 produced the March 1st ABC show Lost).

150 scholarships were awarded to the new incomingSeptember Class – Thanks to you!

Special congratulations are due to our semi-finalist winners Michelle Iocolano ’06 and Sylviane Boddy ’06 in theIntel National Science Competition. I know you join me asproud Alumni of the Prep Family in congratulating students,teachers, Franciscan Brothers, administrators, coaches, mod-erators and staff members for their efforts and achievements.

Check our school website, school newspapers to seeupdated school info.

At the Alumni Reunions of March 11, Arthur Rojas ’91informed us that in slightly over two months he will beordained a priest for the Archdiocese of New York. He is thethird priestly vocation from his class. Keep him in yourprayers. 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 arow. Kudos to Coach John Brennan.

The Varsity Handball Team went undefeated for thefourth year in a row and captured its fourth consecutive City

Championship. Congratulations again to Coach TonyGrimm.

A reminder about 2006 Homecoming Weekend. Theweekend 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 BelmontPark. In addition; the 5K Fun Run on Sunday, October 15thwill be held in memory of Vin Giammona, ’79.

The final event of the weekend takes us over to St. John’sUniversity on Sunday afternoon to root for the varsity foot-ball team against St. Peters’s High School of Staten Island.We need and appreciate your help! Let’s have a great turnoutfor our Homecoming Weekend ’06.

The Class of 2006 was welcomed into the St. FrancisPrep Alumni Family.

I would like to wish a fond farewell to Mr. MichaelDilworth, Foreign Language; S. Martha Arnold O.P., SocialStudies; Ms. Sylvia Hayduk, Mathematics; Mrs. Jean Janos,Social Studies; and Mr. Paul Speckenbach, Business.

Thanks for your many years of dedicated service. Nowit’s time to smell the roses.

Please remember in your prayers the repose of the soulsof all the deceased members of our Prep Family, includingBob Stenger, a teacher for 48 years; Sister Ellen Boyle, D.W.,former Registrar; Mr. Richard Hoffman, former J.V. BaseballCoach; and Mike Fouchet ’80, former Basketball Player andCoach.

As we look back on the accomplishments of the pastyear, we realize that these would not have been possiblewithout the continued support of all our alumni, benefac-tors and friends. Together we can respond to the changingworld and provide our young men and women a qualityFranciscan education, a mission we have fulfilled with faithand zeal since 1858. Let us count on your support as wehead towards our sesquicentennial celebration in 2008.

As always, I am grateful to all the members of theAlumni Board for all they do for St. Francis Prep and thePrep graduates.

May the blessing of St. Francis be with you and yourfamily.

In gratitude

Brother Robert Kent, O.S.FAlumni Director

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At “6100”

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3 0n 3 Hoops

St.Francis Prep– HOMECOMING 2005 RECAP –

M A N Y T H A N K S T O O U R K E YS P O N S O R S :

H O M E C O M I N G J O U R N A L : “In Memory of our son

Michael E. Brennan who will forever be in our hearts”

B E L M O N T D A Y S P O N S O R :

Peter Callahan ’59

G O L F O U T I N G D I N N E R S P O N S O R :

Drew Morgan ’89

C O C K T A I L H O U R S P O N S O R :

Michael McGovern ’78

L U N C H S P O N S O R :

Alex DelCielo ’76

P R I Z E S P O N S O R :

Scott Geller / CRM

P U T T I N G G R E E N S P O N S O R S :Maria ’78 and Tom Nevitt ’77

L O N G D R I V E S P O N S O R S :

Gene & Barbara TrainorFDNY

C L O S E S T T O P I N S P O N S O R S :

Walter Cook ’60Adam Alves

M U L L I G A N T A B L E S P O N S O R :

Casey Knoll / Cantor Fitzgerald

O C T O B E R 1 3 : 3 - O N - 3 H O O P SO 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 KO C T O B E R 1 6 : V I N G I A M M O N A ’ 7 9 M E M O R I A L 5 K F U N R U N

Last year’s golf outing was postponedbecause 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 golfwill be followed by a special barbequefor alumni and friends at the course.

Golf

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– HOMECOMING 2005 –

St. Francis Prep Day at Belmont

sponsored by Peter Callahan ’59

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– HOMECOMING 2005 –

SFP’s Homecoming Weekend 5K Run is dedicated to Vinny Giammona ’79, a NYFD Lieutenant who died heroicallyin the 9/11 terrorist attack on the WTC. Vinny is fondly remembered by all for his incredible spirit and ability to makeeveryone smile. In his years at Prep, he was co-captain of the Track/Cross Country Teams and naming this run in hishonor, 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 mem-bers or anyone who would like to help out - in any way - to make Vinny’s run an event something we can all feel proudof. 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 thisevent, please contact Tracey Kavanagh ’78 at TKAVS@aol.com; Brian McKeon ’81 at BBBMCKEON@aol.com; KarenMcKeon ’77 at ksmile2001@yahoo.com; Nick Mosesso ’81 at nickymo12@verizon.net or Linda Giammona atnever4gt343fdny@optonline.net.

Check the alumni website (http://www.alumni.sfponline.org and choose “events calendar”) for Vinny Giammona’s 5KRun listed under Homecoming 2006 information. Also, look for “save the dates” and registration information in upcom-ing SFP mailings regarding this event and all other Homecoming 2006 events.

“Looking for volunteers and sponsors toassist with the Vin Giammona ’79 5K Run”

Vin Giammona ’79 Memorial 5K Fun Run

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The Following Alumni and Friends who passed away during the 2004-05 year were remembered at the AlumniMemorial Mass and "Pathway to St. Francis" brick dedication held on NOVEMBER 6, 2005 at the Prep:

ALUMNI

FRIENDS OF ST. FRANCIS

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/friendsand dedicate the new “Pathway” bricks that have been purchased during the past year. To purchase new bricks, see theform on page 66.

Annual Alumni Memorial Mass

Carmine Lancellotti - 1940Rev. Francis Diffley, MM - 1941Guy Brooks – 1950Donald T. Cook – 1952James Smith - 1954Frederick McGarry – 1955Daniel Weadock - 1957Robert Maurer - 1958Ronald Latorre – 1960John McLoughlin – 1961

Stephen Walsh – 1965Kevin Richardson - 1966John Pinzel – 1973John Salvia - 1977Sheila Barrett-Knudsen – 1978John Carroll – 1985Michele Milazzo-Colalillo – 1991Justin Dolly - 2001Omar Hammad - 2004

Robert Baldwin – father of Kathryn 01, Brittany ’09William Clark – father of Anthony ’05Ryan Connolly – son of Patrick ’81Andrew Fuchs – father of Barbara ’80Alice Dietz – sister of Sister Philip Kiely (Business Dept.)Grace DiMarzio – mother of Bishop NicholasJosephine DiMauro – mother of Brother Joshua, OSFFrank Fionocchio – father of John (Father’s Guild/Honorary

Alumnus)Teresa Eng – mother of Karen ’05 & Stephen ’03Helen 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 ’87Francesco Gambino – uncle of Phyllis (Religion Dept.)Gino Garcia – brother of Sasha ’05Leona 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 ’62Gary F. Meade – father of Colleen’87, Daria ’91 & Bevin ’94Charles Meara – father of Daniel ’75 & Kathleen ’78Ethel Meara – mother of Daniel ’75 & Kathleen ’78Peter Naas – father of Alexa Cor 313Christopher Neos – father of Lorraine Cor 313Gerald Miller – brother-in-law of Wolf Hiller (Foreign

Language Dept)Mary Ottoson – mother of William ’77Laraine Perdichizzi – mother of Lori Cor 314William Reidy Sr. – father of William ’94Patricia Rich – mother-in-law of Ann Marie (Science Dept.)Peter Rossomando – father of Michael Cor 416Burnhart Rydzeski – former Music teacherAnthony 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 ’09Sister 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 PrepHoward Weber – father of Howard Jr. ’68Mary Ellen Yorke – mother of Chris’87 & Brendan ’90

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On Sunday, November 20th, 2005, St. Francis Prep defeated St. Peter’s (Staten Island) at Hofstra University by thescore 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 winningtheir own championship game! Best of luck during this fall 2006 season!!

Championship for the Football Terriers ANDthe 300th Victory for Coach O’Connor

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Football Championship - November 2005

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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 anight of great fun and good cheer! See some of the pictures here.

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March 2006 Florida Alumni ReunionOn 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.

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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 gatheredtogether at the Prep on Saturday evening, March 11, 2006, and a wonderful time was had by all who attended. See someof the pictures here.

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Class of 1986 and Class of 1991

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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 providesthe 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 ongoingsupport of its loyal alumni, parents and friends.

In addition to Brother Leonard’s report,a wonderful presentation was made to the 90guests by students Carlo Coumoutsos and NicoleStreakin who spoke about the impact that gener-ous donors had on their lives when it came tofinancial support for their Prep education.

The next Principal’s Dinner will be held at the Prep on Saturday, March 31, 2007.

Principal’s Dinner - March 2006

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For almost 150 years, the FranciscanBrothers have shared their Franciscan spirit withthe 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 atinsuring that our unique Franciscan spirit con-tinues to mold our Prep family. All of theBrothers, like their founder St. Francis, attempt to“mirror Christ” in all they do.

This year, San Damiano crucifixes are beingplaced in our classrooms. (Note: Annual Gifts of $250 ormore can be earmarked for the placement of a SanDamiano cricifix.) Praying before the San Damiano cross,St. Francis received his mission:“Go and Rebuild, MyChurch.” A statue of St. Francis along with the San Damianocrucifix will be part of the environment on the stage for ourassemblies, liturgical services, alumni and parent gatherings.

Each year the Franciscan Brothers send several facultymembers from each of their schools on an Assisi Pilgrimageso they can capture the spirit of St. Francis and share that

with their students and colleagues. Br. Jamesgives presentations to the new teachers, studentsand parents inviting them to absorb ourFranciscan spirit. A new retreat program hasbeen introduced for ninth graders so that rightfrom the beginning they can focus on ourFranciscan heritage and share the values ofSt. Francis.

In collaboration with Christian Sullivan,Director of Campus Ministry, George AnneKotowicz, Liturgical Coordinator, WilliamVogelson, Service Coordinator and our

Chaplains, Fathers Sweeney and Schwarz, , Br. James isincorporating the Franciscan message into all aspects of ourschool 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 AssisiPilgrims as they prepare for their pilgrimage and returnfilled with the spirit of St. Francis, re-energized to share itwith our school community. Br. James invites all of ouralumni to be attentive to spreading the spirit and values of St.Francis. Feel free to contact him at jmcveigh@sfponline.org.

Our Franciscan Mission

The Franciscan Youth Movement (FYM) is committedto keeping the ideals of St. Francis alive in today’s society.By taking the peace prayer of St. Francis and applying it toreal life situations, FYM involves everyone in the St. FrancisPrep 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 inmany service projects throughout the year from visitingnursing homes, writing to our troops overseas, helping outwith special events at nursing homes, and visiting at theChildren’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 environ-ment. Recycling the ink cartridges is one simple way ofpreserving our environment. 2.) The cash we save from therecycling is used to support specific projects that improvethe 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 andbuilding materials to those in need on the reservation.

Camp Hope - For years, Brother Damian Novello, OSF hasdirected or worked at this summer camp for teenagers whowere born HIV positive, many of whom are now living with AIDS because the disease was passed on to themat birth. One of the activities at the Camp is Yoga taught byBrother Benjamin, OSF.Father Bill’s Kids - Our chaplain , Father Bill is also a pastorwho helps many needy children in his own parish.Camp Alvernia - Our students are familiar with Alverniabecause that is where our retreat programs are held duringthe year. During the summer, it is a camp directed byBrother Robert La Fave, OSF. We hope to provide somescholarship 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 forchildren at a local hospital to brighten their day.

FYM’S Ink Cartridge Project

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Friday, May 12th was a night toremember as more than 350 SFP footballalumni, family members and friendscame together at The Long IslandMarriott in Uniondale to celebrate theservice of two legendary leaders: CoachVince O’Connor (who recorded his 300thvarsity victory in the championshipgame against St. Peter’s last fall), and histop assistant for some 35 years, CoachFrank Nastro.

The Marriott’s main ballroom waselectric as former players, long-time colleagues, lifelong friends, and familymembers, gave testimonials, recountedpersonal stories, and expressed thanks tothe two coaches, both of whom delivered

some wonderful closing remarks of theirown.

The event benefited The Vincent andMary O’Connor Scholarship Fund at thePrep, as well as several memorial scholar-ship funds established in the names offormer Prep players: John Marchassalla,Brian Murphy, Michael Brennan, TimStackpole, and Hank McMahon.

For information on making a gift insupport of these special funds OR toorder a professionally produced double-DVD recording of the May 12thevent (with the proceeds going to thescholarship funds) contact the Prep’sDevelopment Office at 718.423.8810 ext.268/269.

May 12th Testimonial Dinner for Vince O’Connor and Frank Nastro

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May 12thTestimonial Dinner

H O N O R I N G

Coach VinceO’Connor

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Coach Frank Nastro

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Faculty Notes

Len Antinori (Art Dept.)—His North Shore Art Academyin Glen Head has continued to grow, offering afternoonand evening classes to children (Cartooning and BasicDrawing) and adults (Figure Drawing and Intro toPainting). Thanks to several alumni, including JoanneFasullo ’78 and Maura Nicolosi ’85 who are presentlysending 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. Josephby-the-Sea H.S. on Staten Island. (FYI: The Prep had itsown 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 Prepserving as a focal point during the 2008-09 school year.)

Patrick McLaughlin ’73 (Asst. Principal)—started his15th year as Assistant Principal last fall by participating in“Project Challenge” with 12 other faculty members. “Greatexperience, especially the high ropes. It was nice to seemany alums at Homecoming week activities, in particularthe three-on-three basketball tournament and the 5K FunRun. On for Ol’ St. Francis!”

Chris Mendolia ’87 (Social Studies Dept.) and his wife,Lauren, celebrated the birth of their daughter, BrennaMary (6 lbs. 15 oz. 19 in.) on Sunday, November 27, 2005.

Father George Roth ’55 (former English Dept. andTennis coach)—“After thirty-seven years as a FranciscanBrother of Brooklyn and nineteen years at St. Francis Prep,I transferred to the Franciscan Friars of the Immaculate in1993. In January 1998, I was ordained a priest by BishopSean O’Malley, OFM Cap. In 2003, after five years in theUSA (mostly in New Bedford, MA), I was sent to Cornwallin England to be the chaplain for our contemplative sistersin Lanherne-St. Mawgan. In July 2005, I was re-assigned toLondon where I work with the apostolate of A Day WithMary. Have CD sets (or tapes) available on talks I havegiven in London. Contact me at fr.georgeroth@onetel.com.”

Denise Stradowski-Heckelman ’84 (Phys. Ed. Dept.)—“Hello to all my former CORS, students, and athletes! I’mon my 4th COR (my favorite) and, 15 years later, continueto teach the best classes in the world: football/soccer andlacrosse/field hockey. My two children, Meghan (4) andBrian (2), give me joy and keep me on my toes each andeveryday. Can’t wait till they’re Lil’ Terriers! Best wishes toall!

Father Bill Sweeney (School Chaplain)—is the full-timePastor of St. Catherine of Sienna, St. Albans, while servingas chaplain at the Prep on a part-time basis. He celebratedthe 25th Anniversary of his ordination to the priesthoodon 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 atten-dant officer, teacher of SocialStudies, Handball coach, and the last30 years as the Boys Phys Ed lockerroom attendant. It was very gratify-ing to me personally to be recog-nized last year for the HonoraryAlumni Award. I will cherish this forthe rest of my Prep years! I am alsothankful to Mr. Tony Grimm, current SFP Handballcoach, who has inaugurated a special HandballTournament at the Prep and has honored me by naming itThe Brother Alan Zodda, OSF Blue Ball HandballTournament.”

Faith and Jake, children of Rachel Binaso (Math Dept.)and husband Phil.

This future Prepster, MichaelAngelo Buccino, is the son ofJeanne Buccino (Art Dept.)

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1936Dennis Carey Jr. married ClareMcDonald, and they have five children,eight grandchildren.

1939George J. Gremse is an entrepreneurand owned a uniform rental and linensupply business which he ran until heretired. He has six children and 10 grand-children. His son reports to us that he isa devout man and all his children wereraised in the Church and educated inCatholic Schools.

1940 John A Reilly would like to hear fromany fellow graduates from 1940. He hasmany stories and memories and promisesthat anyone who responds to this messagewill be greeted with enthusiasm! He signs,John Reilly (AKA “Bullithead”) in the1940 yearbook and can be reached atlvereilly@aol.com.

1941Herbert 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, daughterArlene (T.O.R.). Retired in 1979 US PostOffice NYC 10007. US Glider Troops 11thAirborne Division 1945. New Guinea,Philippines and Japan on V.J. Day.

1945Thomas McNulty: Married 52 years.Four married sons and eight grandchil-dren. One great grandchild.

1947John McCormack served in the USNavy during World War II. Served 28years as a Special Agent of the FBI andwas also Director in the Audit Division of First Union National Bank (nowWachovia) for 14 years. Presently residingin Spartanburg, SC and Hilton Head, SC.Father of 6 children.

Edward Walter: Wife, Judith. Children:Evan Walter, Jessica Saigh

1951Thomas Patrick Miller lives in Nevadaoutside Las Vegas. Retired from the FireDept. in 1979 after 20 years. OwnedSummit Auto Parts in Frisco Co. withJohn Abruscato 1992-1994. Did Pre-Cana,Diocese of Rockville Center, late 70’s,early 80’s. Instrumental in StartingF.I.R.E.S with Fr Gabriel Calvo (founderof Marriage Encounter) and also EdHogan, SFP ’38. Married Eileen McHughin 1955. 4 children: Patrick, Susan, Sharonand Alexander; 13 grandchildren.

Paul DeLuca is married 50 years.He has three children (UET, CPA &Engineer) and three grandchildren.He retired in 1988 and holds over twentypatents in the telephone equipmentindustry.

Rev. Msgr. Corneilius Kneafseyretired as Pastor of Our Lady of theCenacle (Richmond Hill) in June ’04.Now working at St. Benedict Joseph LabreParish in Richmond Hill.

1952Bernard McKenna has four survivingchildren: William, Geralyn, Paul &Michael. Also has 13 grandchildren.Married 51 years. Retired in 1993 after 36years in the banking & finance industry.Last 13 years of career were spent asPresident & CEO of Sanwa BusinessCredit Corp. in Chicago, a $7.5 billionbusiness finance company.

1953James Healy: Married 46 years lastApril. Three grown children. Threegrandchildren.

1954Michael Troy: Married 41 years. 4 chil-dren, 5 grandchildren. Juris Doctor, St.John’s University School of Law. RetiredSergeant NYCPD Detective Bureau.Retired trial attorney, Wausau InsuranceCompany. Permanent Deacon Our Ladyof Angels, Bay Ridge. Chaplain at HolyCross.

John Duffy retired in 1996.

William Hundt is married with 4 children, 5 grandchildren.

Francis Lonigan writes, “I live in theDC 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.”

1955Gus Alfieri has written a biography ofJoe Lapchick, his legendary basketballcoach for whom he played at St. John'sUniversity. After ten years of hard butenjoyable effort, Gus's biography, entitledLAPCHICK, will be issued by Lyons Presson October 1, 2006. Bill Bradley’s fore-word described Joe Lapchick as a man of character, a quality lacking in manyinvolved in America’s sports today.The book was written to allow the sportsworld to recognize what a fine manCoach Lapchick truly was. MSGCablevision has selected Coach Lapchick’slast National Invitation Tournament victory over Villanova in 1965 as one ofthe fifty greatest moments in MadisonSquare Garden’s history, and there is alsoa movement to hang a banner in theGarden recognizing his 660 collectiveNew York Knickerbockers and St. John’swins. The book has its own web site:http://www.lapchickthebook.com andGus can be e-mailed at gus@lapchickthe-book.com or called at 631-265-7142.

James Hannon has owned and operatedan insurance agency in Pembroke,

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Mr. & Mrs. Lou Marino ’52 with their grandchildren

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Massachusetts since 1968, as well as servingas President of a hotel management com-pany on St. John in the US Virgin Islands.

Joseph Sheehan married ChristinaBrown in 1964. They have 10 children.

F. Gregory Walsh writes, “God hasbeen very good, eight children, eighteengrandchildren!”

1956Francis Lang: Retired; ChemistryProfessor at Fairleigh DickinsonUniversity (NJ) for 36 years.

Mike Morgantini: 2 children; 4 grand-children.

William Robertson writes, "Have MBA,Will Travel! Semi-retired college/MBAbusiness teacher. Live Rockland, Maine insummer, New Orleans in winter. Calendareditor of the Maine Jazz Alliance. Taughtat St. Matthew’s Medical School in theCayman Islands summer 2005.”

William Sullivan has 3 children: DianeKidd 40, Brian 38, Stephen 35, and 2grandchilden: Amy Kidd 10, Megan Kidd 5.

Daniel Sheehan attended BrooklynCollege for 13 years at night.

Joseph Howard married in 1964 andhas 3 children, 4 grandchildren. USAF Vet.

Roger Coleman is married to Gladysand they have two children: Joseph andLinda.

Richard Mase writes, “As a member ofthe 1955 CHSAA football city co-champsunder Coach O’Connor, first in a longline, it would be inspirational if Coachcould attend the events, especially the"56" reunion to be held on 4/7. I knowthere’s a special tribute for Coach in May.I’m planning on being there.”

Joseph Sefcik reports, “My wife SophieRudzinska Sefcik and I will be married 46 yrs on August 20th. We are the proudparents of a son and 3 grandchildren. Iretired from the Naval Air Reserve afterserving our country for 29 yrs. Six yearsago I retired from AT&T.”

Eugene Flynn is married with 6 chil-dren, 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 StFrancis College for 42 years. Adjunct fac-ulty member (Biology Dept)--undergrad-uate and graduate--at Long IslandUniversity for 21 years.

Mike Morgantini has been married for47 years and has 2 children and 4 grand-children. He has spent almost 50 yearsworking in the securities industry, 25 ofthem with Wachovia Securities.

James Gillespie retired from ChemicalBank after 26 years. Worked as a finan-cial/real estate consultant for New YorkInstitute of Technology and Lehman Bros.Wife Diane and 9 grandchildren. Retiredto Florida in 2003.

Victor Ritter was married 43 years onApril 27. 3 children, 2 grandchildren

Frank Monteleone is married withfour children and six grandchildren.

1957Carmine Allocco: Sons - Chris (NY),Stephen (NY), Richard (FL), Peter (NY);Daughter - Vicki (IN). Worked at MetLife 1961-1963, Continental Can (1963-1985), Macy’s (1985-2004), AirlinesReporting Corp (2004-present).

John Cahill: Married with 5 Childrenand 10 Grandchildren. Just completed anovel entitled, "The Impossible Bridge,"which examines -- in a fictional setting --multiple sides of the legal and moralissues ensuing from the "shock and awe"attack on Iraq.

Philip Cottone has four sons, elevengrandchildren.

Thomas Halton has four children:Careen, Jennifer, Thomas and Diana, andthree grand- children. Retired fromFamily Dental Practice.

Henry Justus married Patricia Olma onDecember 29, 1962. They have twodaughters named Nancy and Amy. Thereare three grandchildren in the family andthey all live in Eastern Connecticut orWestern Rhode Island.

Donald Kauke retired 12/04 fromLIMRA International.

James Spence has 4 grown children34, 36, 38, 40, and 2 grandchildren.Veteran of The United States MarineCorps. Received liver transplant in 1991.Retired as Director of Finance, New YorkFoundling Hospital, September 2002.Son, B. Scott Thomsen, is an attorney inNevada City, CA.

1958John Calzolano has six Children/15Grandchildren.

Thomas Day is married with 4Children, 7 Grandchildren.

John Finn has 5 daughters and 12grandchildren ages 14years to 1 year.

Robert Howard is married with threesons.

William F. Lynch has 5 Children and 5Grandchildren. Retired from Bank ofAmerica.

Frederick Palumbo spent 27 years inindustry with a number of multinationalcorporations. Professor of Management/Marketing: Sy Syms School of Business @Yeshiva University in Manhattan.

1959Anthony DeNunzio: Wife Ann and 3children, 6 grandchildren.

Joseph Kelly is married 40 years. WifeSharon 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 ofPremier Helicopters; son David isAccount Supervisor at BBD&O inChicago. Five grandchildren.

Stephen Murphy: Lt Commander, USNavy (Retired)

Martin Neville: Daughters Kerry (PrepGrad), Erin. Son Colin.

1960Angelo Baldi has one son, Nathan, born03/29/1988.

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Joseph Lisante has three children: 2married sons, Bob & Ari, 5 grandchildren;and a daughter, Crystal.

Thomas Murawski has 2 children, 3grandchildren.

Stephen Stacey tells us, “I have threedaughters and three grandchildren.Looking forward to my retirement when Ican spend more time on the golf course.”

Patrick Demery writes, “My wifeDiane and I live in the same communitywith our two married daughters. Donnais a K teacher in our community and hasthree children with her husband Mike.Katie is 15 and becoming a lady. Herbrothers Michael and Patrick have a tonof energy.”

1961Mike Bonasia has 11 grandchildren.

Salvatore Crispi: Children: David,Robyn & Rachael. Grandchildren: Joseph,Jordyn, Taylor & Aaris. Semi-Retired.Curently works as Referee Director forthe Walnut Creek Soccer Club, WalnutCreek, 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 USArmy. Two years in Vietnam, Tour inGermany and several Stateside posts.Retired from Northrop Grumman. 4 chil-dren, 5 great grandchildren.

Thomas O’Brien has three sons: Kevin,Michael and Christopher.

Vincent Pereira is married to MelindaKraemer (Pereira). One daughter: LaurenPereira (Aichinger), SFP Class of ‘96. Retiredfrom the Fulton Fish Market. Looking for-ward to becoming a grandfather.

Dr. Richard Pinto has two sons, Patrickand Peter, and three grandsons, Richard,Peter and James.

Terry Sgarlata is married to Joann andthey have 4 children: Danielle, Debra,Robert & TerriAnn. 5 grandkids: Matthew,Victoria, Luke, Abagail, John. He retiredafter 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 twoother alumni: Terry Tener and MartyTener. One son, Andrew, and two grand-children, Olivia and Philip. Owner, withtwo other partners, of a pharmceuticalmanufacturer with HQ in Idaho.

Richard Weilminster has three sons:Richard Joseph Jr., Eric Joseph, and MarkJoseph. His wife is Kathleen Hayes.

Edwin Westley tells us, “My four chil-dren are also graduates of SFP: JenniferTurk ’84, Sean Westley ’86, ChristopherWestley ’88, Brian Westley ’91.

John Hemmer is a retired coach andteacher now splitting his time betweenDaytona Beach, FL and Brevard, NC.

Harold Reynolds married Mary Annand they have 2 sons, Damon andChristopher, and 1 grandson, Beckett.

Andrew Iorio is married 40 years thispast June. Three sons, all grown. Living inConnecticut for 37 years. Worked forIBM and Lockheed-Martin. Started twosoftware companies. One of them,Productivity Products, produced the firstobject oriented computer for the com-mercial market.

Robert Allen is married with two chil-dren. University Professor, Grad SchoolNYU. Spent 30 years as a Senior HealthCare Executive.

1962Frank Higbie writes, “We visited Seattlefor the first time and enjoyed our tripvery much. Unlike winter, summer hasmostly clear days, which makes the PugetSound even more attractive. In NewOrleans we took a swamp boat ride in aprivately owned backwater. Greattime…….”

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 acareer in the chemical industry. After col-lege, grad school, and the military heworked over a period of 34 years for sixdifferent companies. Most proud that hisname appears on three different USPatents for UV-curable products.

1963Frank Depasquale tells us, “ I havebeen living in Oppdal, Norway for 17years.”

John Harold: Children, John, Jennifer,Gregory, Michael.

Joseph Kolinsky: Son Scott, married,Director of Technology @ IndependentDay School in Tampa. Daughter Kelley,married, graduate of East CarolinaUniversity with a degree in OccupationalTherapy. Presently advancing her educa-tion in alternative medicine.

Richard Kolsch has 2 married daugh-ters, one Class of ‘97 @ USMA and theother Class of ‘04 @ USNA. Army-Navygames are rough in this house. Also hasone grandson.

Stefan Korolczuk: Daughter Donna;son Christopher

Charles Krpata is married 40 years toBrenda. Son Kyle attended StanfordUniversity and SMU Law School. He is apracticing corporate attorney and has twochildren, Maya and Lucas. Son Kelly attend-ed Boston College and Michigan BusinessSchool. He is an investment banker.

Robert Schiro: Married since 1968.Three grown children. Two boys, one girl.First grandson born July 29, 2005. Movedto Maryland from Virginia in April, 2005to be closer to him.

Dr. Francis Dann: Dermatologist,Associate Medical Director, Amgen.

1964Jack Guarneri retired from LibertyMutual as Sales Rep in 2002. Worked asCase Manager for the Town of Islip from9/2002 to 3/2005. Currently works as aCaseworker for Suffolk County. 31 yearresident of Blue Point. Recently pur-chased a vacation home on Lake Morainein Hamilton, NY.

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Peter Haas, Jr. has 3 sons, Jonathan,David, Daniel. Jonathan married JeanetteDela Cruz on 9/25/99. One granddaugh-ter, Caitlin, born 9/9/2000. David marriedJanine Bowling on 10/11/2003. Daniel issingle.

Thomas Kiely has three children,Jennifer, Mark, and Tom, Jr. (all married)and 3 grandchildren (Noah, Abby, andEmma). Retired from PhiladelphiaSuburban Water Company in 2001 after30 years. Currently a Project Manager forGannett Fleming, a consulting engineer-ing firm.

Frank Massuli writes, “We spend thewinters in Vero Beach, FL. If anyone fromthe Prep is there either year round or sea-sonal (Jan- Apr) get in touch with me...772-562-9291.”

Brian Neville has two children. Andrewis a senior at the University of Chicago,and Jonathan is a senior in H.S. at SaintAnn’s School.

1965Ivan Aragon served as a U.S. ArmyMedic attached to 3/77 Armor Divisionfrom 1968 to 1971. Traveled to Europewith friend Joseph Olsen (SFP Class of‘67). Migrated to Bogota, Colombia in1973 where my brother German (SFPClass of ‘67) and I established Bicultural,a Language Academy.

Gerard Conlon recently retired fromCon Edison after 30 years of service. WifeDeborah, son James (Manhattan CollegeClass of 2006), daughter Stephanie (ColbyCollege Class of 2007).

John Fabrizio has recently published anew book about the Brooklyn of the ‘50sand ’60s: In the Shadow of the El: Images ofa Brooklyn Childhood. “So come back for awhile to the old neighborhood! Hang outwith your buddies on the block . . . recallyour first love . . . get into and out of trou-ble . . . play the big ball game in the park!Come back and grow up with me again!”Visit www.brooklynshadow.com forexcerpts and purchasing information.

Thomas Finn writes, “It is with greatregret that I inform you that StephenQuinn, Class of 1975, passed away onThanksgiving Day 2005.”

Michael Gibbons has three daughters,Mary, Leslie, and Louise.

Michael Prior: All 5 of his children--Bryan, Christopher, Andrew, Laura andZachary--are St. Francis Prep grads.

1966Thomas Conlon writes, “I have beenmarried to Mimi since 1981...we have ason...Ti ... who is presently attending St.Johns University...and we have been activemembers in the Glen Cove Communitywhere we have lived since 1983.”

Louis DeGrazia tells us, “I have onegrandson, 15 months. I have been referee-ing High School football for the last 35years. I have also been officiating Semi-Pro football for 5 years. Now theSecretary for the Metropolitan FootballOfficials Association.”

Kevin Sherry writes, “Almost done withkids in college. Jeremy graduated fromCal Poly Pomona this year and nowworks for Paramount studios as a gophertrying to climb the ladder. Meghan alsograduated this year from Fresno State andhas a job in Florence, Italy for the nextyear.”

John Toscano tells us, “I have twogrown children (twins - Chuck & Chris),5 grandchildren (Joey, Eve, Callen, Coleand Luke) and now I have Jack, my 22month old son born to my beautiful wifeNancy and I on 11/10/03. LIFE ISGRAND!! (though, I must admit, a bithectic).”

John McManus is now living inMillinocket, Maine, 70 miles north ofBangor, near Baxter State Park and Mt.Katahdin. He moved there fromMassachusetts 21 years ago, and is newlymarried and taking a job teaching Art atStearns H.S.

Gregory Fanning is married toMaureen. 3 children: Bridget, Kathleenand Patrick. Currently working at HSBCBank USA as a Premier RelationshipManager.

Richard Girnius writes, “Let’s see, twowives, four children (two of the step per-suasion) and three grandchildren in AZthat I get to see all too infrequently. I’m

very lucky to have found a group of peo-ple who don’t charge me a lot to be myfriends. Not playing enough basketball.”

1967Richard Turchiano tells us, “Mydaughter, Danielle, attended and graduat-ed Stuyvesant High School in ’99. Shethen attended the University of SouthernCalifornia in Los Angeles where she grad-uated in 3 years with a BA Cinema &Film in May ’05.”

William Fornaro reports, “I have beenmarried since November 1979. My wifeand I have one daughter, born in March1990. We have lived in Islip since August1984.”

William Lord: Wife Nancy, daughterJennifer-29, son Adam-26, granddaughterAnnalese-18 months.

Frank Dukes is a US Army Reservistreturned safely from Baghdad, Iraq. Onduty there for 11 months and 20 days.Captain of the SFP Handball Team in1967. In addition to being a Supervisorwith the NYC Tax Dept., he also has aPrivate Investigator’s License in New YorkState.

1968 Christopher A. Leone has joined theOrder of Friars Minor Province of St.Anthony of Padua and is pursuing a pathto the priesthood.

Cornelius Gillon is a retired SpecialAgent (2000), IRS Criminal InvestigationDivision, Eastern District of New York.

Gerard Hevern: Tim Clayton (stepson)married to Kate Hager 9/11/2005; ErinHevern married to Matt McLoughlin6/5/2004; Shannon Hevern married to EliKrause 7/21/2004.

Victor Mincieli is married with one sonin college. He is an Outdoor Educationand Science teacher at a private middleschool.

James Strype retired from LucentTechnologies in 2001.

1969Steven Henning: Daughter Alison

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John Sidtis: Wife, Diana Van LanckerSidtis; children Alexander, Ann-Marie,Robert.

1970Robert Brown: Daughter Katy, senior atFordham University. Son Bobby in 8thgrade.

Samuel Crescente has a 20 year olddaughter, Kimberly, currently in her 3rdyear 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 16and Maura 14. Hobbies are golf, reading,writing and sports in general. Recentlyretired from UBS Securities LLC after 28years.

Howard O’Leary: 2 Children—twinsBoy/Girl 17 yrs old.

Thomas Steffens retired from N.Y.C.Fire Dept. on 03/31/2002 after 25 yearcareer. Wife Joanne has worked for AONInsurance since 1972. Now a Senior V.P.Consultant. Daughter Elise is a senior atMolloy College majoring in CriminalJustice. Daughter Kristin is freshman atIona College.

1971Steven Calandro is married with threebeautiful kids. Currently consulting in theareas of organizational development,leadership development, performancemanagement and executive coaching.

Andrew Migliore is married with 3children--2 girls. One is married and is ahigh school biology teacher. The otherdaughter works for a local attorney andhis son is a senior at Georgia StateUniversity.

Robert Mylott writes, “I am marriedand live in Islip NY and Naples FL. Mywife is a Head Registered NurseSupervisor in a Long Island Hospital. Iam a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corpsand active in the Marine Corps League. Iwas also a Delray Beach Police Officer.”

Tony Saccone has 3 children: Joe, 26,Christine, 24, Anthony, 23.

Lawrence Santangelo is a FireDistrict Manager responsible for 10.5square miles in Suffolk County. He ishappily married to Leslie and they have 3boys and live in North Patchogue.

Dr. Michael Sheridan tells us, “WifeDebbie who works in our office is a 9 yearBreast Cancer Survivor... 3 children:Colleen (18) now a freshman at Collegeof St. Rose in Albany, NY, studyingSpecial Ed; Christopher (16) is a junior inH.S.; Connor (13) is in the 8th grade.Chairman of the Board: Amster.”

Michael Kiely married Mary EllenFrawley on 3/23/95.

Mario Tilelli is proud to announcearrival of second grandchild VincentTilelli.

James Petrillo finished 30 years ofArmy service on February 20, 2006.

Anthony Angotta, Jr and his wife havea daughter who graduated from UCONNin 2004. She’s currently enrolled in theMasters Degree program at AdelphiUniversity. Daughter Renee is a certifiedAthletic Trainer. Son Anthony is currentlyenrolled at St. John’s University andstudying Forensic Science.

1972Gerard Baillet is currently living in theMidwest with wife and children. He’s aconsultant specializing in strategic planning, portfolio management and new product development within theinformation technology and discretemanufacturing sectors. He recentlyreceived his Masters degree.

Thomas DeMaria and his lovely wifePatricia and their children live in FloralPark, NY.

William Hensch has 2 children:Kathryn and Billy.

1973Frank Burgio has been married to JoanMcDermott for 25 years. They have threedaughters and a son.

Martin O’Connor is an attorney inBoston. His father is Vince O’Connor,Varsity Football Coach at the Prep whorecorded his 300th victory in winning theCHSAA championship last fall.

Anthony Yanni: Daughter Marissa, born8/14/1992; son, Anthony, born09/07/1996.

Eugene Young is currently theManaging Editor for the Catholic Dioceseof Sioux Falls’ Diocesan Newspaper,The Bishop’s Bulletin. He has worked forthe Diocese for the past 5+ years andthoroughly enjoys producing the monthlynewspaper. He tells us that Sioux Falls is a great place too.

1974Paul Buchbauer: Wife of 26 years,Donna; son Paul, a junior at St. John’sUniversity; daughter Lauren, a senior atSyosset High School.

Louis Carnivale has 2 children:Catherine Ann, born 5/21/1991; Louis, Jr.,born 12/25/1995.

William Kelly: Retired NYPD. He hastwo daughters. Oldest daughter is a senior and swimmer at PENN andyoungest daughter is a freshman at Texas(Longhorns) and a diver on theirSwimming/Diving team.

Allison Gawlinski (right), daughter of Edward (SFPClass of 1968) and Diane Gawlinski, was one of 19 cadets from the United States Air ForceAcademy in Colorado Sprigs, CO who were selected to attend the United States NavalAcademy in Annapolis, MD for the Spring 2006semester. Allison and her roommate, AshleySnyder (left) will start classes for their senioryear in August.

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Philip Milone is married with 2 chil-dren: daughter, 17, is a senior at SacredHeart Academy; son, 14, is a sophomoreat Bishop Kellenberg Memorial H.S. Hiswife is Director of Cardiac Services at amajor teaching hospital.

George Yonkie has 2 sons: George, 22& Andrew, 20.

Daniel Sciannameo writes, “I hap-pened to be doing some field work twoweeks ago in Williamsburg (Brooklyn),right around the Old Prep. I had beenaround there before but never attemptedto try to get into the building, nowBoriqua College. Not only did they let mein, they let me have the run of the place.Great experience.”

George Yonkie has three daughters:Shannon 23, Kelly 20, and Jillian 14.

1975Radames Acevedo is married 21 +years with two boys, Andrew (18) andBrian (13), and is living on Long Island.

Kevin Callahan writes, “I’m a bookpackager based in Manhattan. I’ve pro-duced many books, including severalScholastic titles (Scholastic FirstDictionary; Scholastic DinosaurDictionary; Scholastic Science Dictionary;etc.). My partner, Tim, and I are currentlybuilding a house.”

Theresa Certain: Daughter, Aja AugustCertain, born 8/13/78

Catherine Donnellan married in 1985.Children: Brian, age 19; Rob, age 16.

Susan Feffer-Llano has been marriedsince 1984 to Bob Llano. 4 "kids":Christine, 28; Lee Ann, 27; Rob, 19; Matt,17. Living in MD since 2000.

Mary Elizabeth McGuire-Gentile:Three children ages 23, 20 and 18.

John Knoesel tells us, “DaughterChristine is a soph @ St. Johns. DaughterJennifer is a junior @ Prep.”

Rocco Mangiarano writes, “Marriedfor over 20 years now. We have two sons.I’ve been fortunate enough to play alot ofgolf, and have worked handicap down to

16 (it was 11 about 15 years and two jointreplacements 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 Floridain 1985 and have been blessed with twowonderful children. Our son is a fresh-man at Tulane University in Louisianaand our daughter is a sophomore in highschool and is on the varsity basketballteam.”

1976Ernest Hart has been appointed to theBoard of Trustees of the Queens Libraryby Mayor Michael Bloomberg. The Boardof Trustees is the Library’s governingbody, consisting of 19 members.

John Amato owns an indoor tropicalplant business called "John AmatoPlants". He and his wife have two beauti-ful cats named Luna and Leo!

William Ashton has twin boys,Christopher and Brandon, born October11, 1995. He retired from U. S. Navy in1999 and is now working for the Navy asa civilian in Washington, DC.

Peter Buchbauer: Four children,Joseph, Peter, Michael and Maria.

William Budris: Niece, Lee Ann Burke,is now a Guidance Counselor at the Prep.

Shelley A. Pinckney-Board tells us, “Iam remarried to a wonderful person fromthe Caribbean island of Barbados. I havefive children--two of my own (daughters)and two grandchildren, a boy and a girlboth five years old. In 1998 I retired fromAT&T after 15 years as a System SupportTechnician.”

Camille E. Coiro-Penny: Son,Geoffrey, 15 years old; Daughter, Mary, 13years old

Jerry Compito has three great kids:Daniela, Diana, & David.

John Corbisiero, Ph.D. is married to

Tracy, and they have 3 children: Sabato & Kyra, born 9/5/03; Giovanna, born10/4/04. He is in full-time private practice as a clinical psychologist inRidgewood, NJ.

Anthony Davenport : Two girls,Lindsay (not the tennis player) andShannon.

Nancy Donato writes, “Getting marriedfor the first time on 3/25/06. No kids, justfour cockatiels. Bought a house in Baysidejust a few years ago. My mom is 82 yearsold, still lives across the street from Prepand going strong!”

Gerard Ford: Three sons, Thomas, age18, attending college; Joseph, age 14,attending high school; Christopher, age13, attending middle school.

John J Gaughran: Four children ages22, 20, 14 and 11.

Donna M. Cantrell-Gerzof has 2 sons:Kyle Alexander 7/91 & Devin Andrew10/93.

Craig ’75 & Deb Ferro

Ernest Hart ’76

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William Kraus: Commander, US NavySupply Corps. 2 Children: Brian 20, Amy 16.

Michael LaForgia has been married toChristine since October 11, 1986. Theyhave three children, Nicholas andCristina, born May 19, 1994, and Jaclyn,born Nov. 29, 1996.

John C. Luckey: Married since 1986. 3children: Jason 28, Shannon 18 andAnthony 15.

Joseph McGrath has a son, Craig, ajunior @ Norwich University, VT, and adaughter, Caitlyn, a junior @ St. Joseph bythe 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 mar-ried for 14 years and has 3 great boys: 5year-old twins, Barrett & Preston, and 7year old Ryan. She is also the corporatePhysical Therapist for Citigroup and hasa practice in Citigroup’s Tribeca location.

Laurence Donnelly: Married and has 3 boys.

Kathleen Brix-Fallon: Married 22years to John (a Cathedral ’76 grad and astudent of George Stack—Midge Stack’sbrother). Has three children. Sean isheading to college in September, Caitlin isentering her senior year in high school,and Conor is entering as a high schoolfreshman. She’s teaching 2nd grade andloving it.

Joseph Trotti: Married 3/6/96 to CarlaTarenzi and they have two children,Christian 8, and Giancarlo 4. He is a part-ner in the law firm Capell Vishnick inLake Success, NY.

Mary A. Bernstein writes,“Achievements= never married, no births,no awards. 48 and happy. What more is to

be said!!! Looking forward to our 30threunion!!”

Benjamin J. Berg was married inFebruary 1994 to Cathy Rotolo and theyhave two children, Joseph (8) andAlexandra (6). He retired from the NewYork City Transit Police Department andis now a certified safety and securitydirector WSO-CSSD (summer 2006).

Peter Buchbauer celebrated his 25thwedding anniversary on December 26,2005 with wife Jane, sons Joseph, Peterand Michael, daughter Maria and daugh-ter-in-law Victoria.

Debra Gotard-Rissett: Marriage in1982 to Michael. Two children: Katie,born 1989, and Rick, born 1991.

Joan Dalton-Janssen marriedWilliam Janssen in 1988. She has wonvarious sales awards at the Times HeraldRecord. Enjoys the hobby of dog trainingand has put several obedience and agilitytitles on her dogs.

Linda Yankoschuk-DiCarlo writes,“In March of ’03, husband Douglasmoved us out to scenic Northport Villagein Suffolk County; about an hour (with-out traffic) east of Prep. Some of the areaattractions include Charming ResidentialArchitecture and Downtown with itsHaborfront Parks.”

Jerry Compito has been aNeuroradiologist with PrincetonRadiology for 14 years, and was recentlyelected as the Chairman of the Board ofDirectors. He is also Director of MRIServices at the University Medical Centerat Princeton.Peter L. Peluso tells us, “This year Iwill be blessed with celebrating 25 yearsof happy marriage to Anne. Our twodaughters are honor students at theirrespective schools. Denise is in her 3rdyear Fordham University, and Michelle isa sophomore at Wagner High School.”

Patricia Mayors-Fenchak has a son,Christopher, 14 years old, who attendsDeer Park High School. She has attended3 years of college at New York College forHealth Professionals in Syosset, LongIsland in an effort to become LicensedMassage Therapist, and now has one

more semester to go in order to take theNew York State Boards.

Claudia Grappone-Ciotti has beenblessed with two fabulous and talenteddaughters. Christa is 17 and Sara is 11.

John C. McCullough is living inNutley, New Jersey with wife Susan, sonJohn III, and their dog Abby.

Barbara Omaggio-Bergin has beenmarried almost 24 years to Robert Bergin’75. They have three wonderful daughters(ages 21, 18, 16). She is currently in her6th year teaching 1st graders inCircleville, NY. Bob just completed 20years with the FDNY. They send bestwishes to all their Prep friends!

1977Lynn Calvacca-Iannece has 2 chil-dren, Vincent and Elena. (15 and 11).Vinny is a sophomore at St. Francis.

Anthony Croce has three children: Astepdaughter 25, stepson 21, and a son 13.

Peter de Marigny married Tina M.Damore on 06/05/1992. Met atAmbassador College, Pasadena, CA. Theyhave two girls, Perry, born 08/2001;Quincy born 12/2002. Living in the LasVegas area. Tina is sales rep with Merck.

Frances Hendrickson-Fager:Husband, Ken Fager; son, Stephen Fager;daughter, Michele Fager. They are cur-rently residing in SC.

Loretta Bolger-Gallion has 2 sons -Eric & Robert. Both just graduated fromFairfield University. Just celebrated 25years of marriage!

Natalia Iwanczuk has been in CT since1984 and loves it. Opened the doors toher Mary Kay consulting business in 2004and welcomes inquiries and the opportu-nity to consult with her fellow classmates.

Joseph J McCabe is married with 4children: Joseph Jr., Kelly, Kacie andKristin.

Robert McMahon is married with threekids (one boy and two girls) and living inHillsborough, New Jersey. He is currentlya Project Manager with CheckFree Corp’s

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Investment Services Group.

Susan McNulty-Amante: Daughter--Katherine--born 10/04/87; Daughter--Laura--born 5/15/90.

Andrew Milia has a daughter, Erica, anda 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, born1995; and daughters Kyra, born 1992, andEvelyn, born 2004.

Christina Ptakowski: Mother of 5sons, 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 inBay Shore, NY. Have three children:Stephanie, 13, Steven, 9, and stepsonNicholas, 19.

Timothy G. Martin has two daughters.He works in the travel industry, lives inHouston, TX, and hopes to hear from allthose transfers from Cathedral Prep.

Karen McKeon is looking for volun-teers for this year’s Vin Giammona ’79 5KFun Run on October 15. Contact her atKsmile2001@yahoo.com and help makethis year’s event a huge success!

1978Evelyn Greco-Ashworth is married toJohn and has a daughter, Emily.

Marianne Black-Prawda has adaughter, Zoe, born 11/27/96.

Barbara Hall-Burke writes, “My sonBrendan is a freshman at Xavier HighSchool and my daughter Tara is in the 5thgrade at St. Francis de Sales School inBelle Harbor, where I am a teacher.”

Stephen M Daley: Wife--Martha AnnPeters; Son--Charles--born 1994;Daughter--Megan--born 1996.

Christian Espejo: Wife Dara, Asst. toVP, Compensation Risk Managers, LLC.Daughter Kayla (7/89), a junior atArlington High School; Son Cory (8/91),a freshman at Arlington High School; SonKyle (5/95), 5th Grade at TitusvilleIntermediate School.

Tracey Kavanagh is serving as a com-mittee volunteer for this fall’s VinGiamonna 5K Fun Run. Please contacther at TKAVS@aol.com.

John Lafond has three sons: Michael,19, a sophomore at Qunnipiac Universityin CT; Brian, 16, a junior at NorthportH.S.; and Curtis, 5, in Kindergarten at StPaul’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 havebeen living in Goshen, NY (OrangeCounty) since June 1993. Rick hasworked for Procter & Gamble andKolmar Law.”

Robert McGinnis: Son - Sean (4/88),Son - Ian (9/99), Daughter - Paige(12/02).

Edward Petrarca writes, “Margie and Iare married 15 years now, have two greatkids and live out in Cedar Grove, NJ.”

Valerie Casale-Rowe writes, “Marriedto husband Tom and raising three chil-dren on the beautiful north shore of LI.Jillian, 18, is attending The GeorgeWashington University in DC, and

Christopher 15 and Zachary 11 areattending Locust Valley Schools.”

Bartholomew Sweeney: Wife Anne.Young Bart, age 12, Little Grace, age 7,both attend Our Lady of Victory in FloralPark. Young Bart wants to attend SFP and play football, track and field. Dadcurrently coaches The Lynvets in the oldneighborhood with Mike Scanlon.

Stephen Taormina: Married withtriplets--born Dec. 2002

Elaine Thornton-Quinn teaches Mathat Cardozo High School and has 2 daugh-ters 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 mainhobby is socializing.

Barbara Hanbury-Waters writes, “Iam married and have 4 children. Kellyand Megan are 14 and freshman at UnionCatholic Regional High School. My twoyounger children are Shannon, who is 12,and Kevin, 10, and they both attend St.James in Woodbridge NJ.”

Mary Yamasaki lives in NorthernVirginia now--moved here in 1998. Priorto that she lived in East Setauket, LongIsland, and was working for Arizona IceTea Company handling corporate sales.Her husband is the supervisor ofTechnical Ops for a company inRockville, MD.

Dr. Raymond Pecini recently joinedTibotec Therapeutics as a Senior Science& Research Liaison in the NYC Metroarea.

David Kilanowski is married to Jill andthey have 4 children: Philip (23), Amanda(21), Peter (16), Mark (14).

1979Dolores Albert-Didiot writes, “We’recurrently having a house built in NorthPhoenix and plan to retire there in June2006! I look forward to goofing off andhopefully getting e-mails from all my"old" classmates.”

Charles Avena has two children: Dylan,9, and Hannah, 5.

Katie and John Quinn, children of Alice DundakQuinn ’79 & Colin Quinn ’77

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Evelyn Boccanfuso-Swid writes,“Gary is my husband of 6 years. (Finallygot it right the 2nd time). We have 3 chil-dren together. Jonathan is 20 years old;Gemma is 10 years old; and Bayla is 5years old.”

Theresa Burke-Yarri has 2 wonderfulchildren, ages 13 and 8 years old.

Paul Cavanagh has 3 children:Catherine, Michael and Elizabeth.

Sandra D’Agostino-Blais has 3 beau-tiful children. Nicole is 21, living andworking in Manhattan. Billy is 18, and acadet at SUNY Maritime College.Michael, 13, is in the 8th grade, and he’s atalented musician and actor who enjoysplaying football as well.

Michael Derby has six children:Meaghan 16, SFP Class of 2007; Michael15, SFP Class of 2009; Kelly 11; Mary Kate9; Kevin 7; Timothy 4.

Diana Drake-Lupoli has two children:Nicholas, born 5/13/98; and Emma, born7/29/99.

Alice Dunkak-Quinn has two children:Katie 4 1/2 and John 2 1/2.

Laura Fasciano-Hutter is married toStephen Hutter. They have three chil-dren: Kristen, age 14, and twins Matthewand Thomas, age 12.

Kathleen Finn-Feeley is the CentralOffice Technician for Verizon (26 years)and is married with one daughter.

James Fritz has a daughter, Jaimie, 17years old.

Paul R. Harloff lives in Rockville Centrewith wife Cammie and sons Ryan andDylan.

John Healy and wife Jeanette have twolovely children: Laura (16) and Patrick (10).

Joan Maltese-Kenny has a daughter,Kelly Anne, 6 years old.

Maryellen Schnarr-Klock is marriedand lives in Valhalla, NY in WestchesterCounty. She has 3 children: a boy, 23, aGrad student at the University ofPennsylvania; a girl, 21, a senior atCollege of Saint Rose studying GraphicDesign; and a girl, 18, a freshman atAdelphi University majoring in Phys Ed.

Brian Kontos is a chef living inArizona, and has been married for 10wonderful years to his wife Roxane. Theyhave 4 boys: Brian 9, Christopher 6,Joshua 4, and Matthew 2.

Patricia Lesko-Fenner wrties, “Beenmarried for 20 years now, with 5 bless-ings: Chris (18), Lauren (16), Joshua (7),Matt (5) and Hope (2). We live in SWGA and I’d LOVE to get in touch withsome Prepsters again. We’ve been busyhomeschooling and I’ve enjoyed being anat-home mom.”

Christopher Lofaso lives in beautifulSouthern California (SD) and tells us hehas been blessed with four beautiful chil-dren: Sophia, Joseph, Christian andCynthia.

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 inRochester, NY with his wife and daughter.He tells us, “It’s a wonderful life.”

Michael Mongelli writes, “My wifeLeana and I are proud parents of our fourredheads: Michael, Marco, Matthew andMaximus.”

Joyce Morris-O’Donnell writes, “Myson John is 21 and a senior at FordhamUniversity. My daughter Kristen is 14 and

a freshman at Sacred Heart Academy.”

Maryann Rinaldi-Pratt has twodaughters: Michelle, a junior on a fullscholarship at St. Francis; Victoria in 6thGrade at OLBS.

Gregg Sixt tells us, “Raised four chil-dren with the youngest in college now. Ialso have four grandchildren, the oldest ofwhom just started Kindergarten.”

Kathleen Tonhazy-Kelly has five chil-dren: 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 chil-dren: Alyssa & Erik. She works as a specialeducation teacher for the Syracuse CitySchool District.

Maria Pol-Neuman writes, “I amhappy and healthy and living in SantaClarita, CA, just outside of Los Angeles.After graduating from Prep, I went on toearn two degrees in Electrical Engineering(BS and MS). I married my collegesweetheart, Robert, and we went to workfor the DoD in the Washington area forawhile. We then moved to Miami FL andsettled down and had three beautifuldaughters (the oldest of whom is present-ly at MIT).”

1980Mary Auer-Iapalucci has two children:Lisa, 15, and Danny, 14.

Steve Amen married Danielle onOct.18,1986. Daughter Samantha born on11/30/87. Joined the FDNY in 1989. SonSteven born on 10/05/91. DaughterAydney born on 3/15/95. Moved upstate

SFP guests at the May wedding of Nancy Scimecca’79

Michael, Marco, Matthew & Maximus, children ofLeana and Michael Mongelli ’79

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10/96. Daughter Samantha now attendsMount St. Mary College in Newburgh, NY.

Joseph Attilio moved to New Jersey ayear and a half ago, and he is working atmaintaining a blended family. He cur-rently serves as an Assistant Principal atInformation Technology High School inLong Island City.

Stella Barresi writes, “Unfortunately on2/24/94 I was hit by a car leaving me dis-abled as well as with other health compli-cations. I don’t get out much anymoreand would love to hear from some of myold Prep classmates. I have no kids of myown but some great nieces & nephews.”

Barbara Capria-Taibe has threedaughters: Stephanie 12, Victoria 11,Alexandra 8.

Michael Catalano has a son Matthew,born 2/11/99, and a daughter Jaclyn, born7/2/02.

Robert Ciccaroni: Son Brad born 9-12-1987; Daughter Laura born 11-10-1992, died 9-21-2005.

Mary Barbera-Ciccaroni has twochildren: Teresa & Andrew. Currentlyteaching English at Forest Hills H.S. inQueens.

Kathleen DelVecchio-Rizzotti hastwo children: Michael, 13, and Joey, 10.

Steven DiMartino married wife Mariaon 11/11/89. They have three sons:Nicholas 8, Thomas 7 and Robert 4. Steveis currently Partner and Chief OperatingOfficer of Elm Ridge CapitalManagement, an investment advisoryfirm based in Irvington, N.Y.

Debra Gambino-Kuhns: DaughtersIsabelle and Victoria.

Louise Genovese writes, “I enjoy boat-ing, fishing. I moved to Florida in 1990and visit New York several times a year.There is no place like the Big Apple!Would love to catch- up with classmates.”

Steven Giovine has three children:Matt (1/15/90), Drew (7/4/92), and Stef(12/4/95).

Yvonne Gorbea-Maddion has a son,Vincent, 8 years old (born May 1998).

Suzanne Dillon-Dorney has four chil-dren: Brianne, Kieran, Liam, Maeve.

Jeannette Fink-Polacco: two chil-dren--15 & 12.

Debra A Handte-Wang tells us, “Ihave two daughters: Ashley 17, a fresh-man at Texas A&M University, andCaitlin 13, who is in the eighth grade atIncarnate Word Academy. I have been anevangelist for the Catholic Church for anumber of years and recently started anapostolate dedicated to bringing the faithto the Chinese living in North andCentral America.”

Christopher Kavanagh and wifeBeverly have two daughters, Avery (4) andAudrey (2).

Karen Kulhan-Girard: Married since1988; 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 hasfour children: Meaghan (14); Ciara (12);James (9); Colleen (1).

Linda Morrissey is living in SonomaCounty, CA, after having moved to CAfrom NY in 1985. Currently working as aForensic Interviewer with child victims ofcrime for the District Attorney and LawEnforcement. Tells us she’s “single andhappy” but she still misses NY!

Eileen Sheridan-Naglieri has a daugh-ter, Megan, and a son, Raymond.

Barbara Grein-Napoli has one daugh-ter.

Jill Peltier has two daughters: Brittany,age 15; Courtney, age 12. Jill is aPharmaceutical Rep with Novartis.

Maria Puppelo-Esposito is marriedto Charles Esposito ’74 since 1986. Theyhave a son, Charles, who is 7 years old.She has worked at Wyckoff HeightsMedical Center in Brooklyn for 17 yearsnow.

Anne Rahn-Cosmai has a daughter,Jacqueline Teresa, 7 years old.

Clara Duran-Reed writes, “Great engi-neer husband and two lovely children, agirl and a boy--ages 4 and 2 1/2 respec-tively. In the last few years I concentratedmy law firm practice in the areas of busi-ness and real estate and also run my ownreal estate brokerage firm (The DuranReed Firm). I’m currently developingboth luxury and affordable homes (EverDream Homes). Would love to hear fromeveryone.”

James Russell is married to Debbie(Porazzo) Russell, Class of 1980. Theyhave two teenage children and live inPlano, Texas.

Roseann Sarra-Geiger has three chil-dren: Kristi, born 1990 and now a sopho-more at Prep; Chelsea, born 1994; Robert,born 1997.

Gina Filoso-Setaro is married and liv-ing in Floral Park, NY. She has two boys,Joseph, 13, and Andrew, 12, and a daugh-ter, 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 18years, with two sons: Harrison (16) andMax (9). Living in Northern Virginia(Woodbridge) since 1997. Still on activeduty in the US Air Force, teaching at theNational Defense University, at Ft.McNair in Washington, DC.”

Christopher Tonns and his wife,Donna, have five children: Shauna,Catherine, Briana, Liam & Maggie.

Thomas, Katie and Walter, children of Lisa andWally Bishop ’80.

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James Walsh: Sons Liam & Bryan 12(twins); Daughter Alison 8

Thomas White writes, “Three daugh-ters, one wife--outnumbered by womenmuch smarter than I am. Great to see allat 25th and Rich Waitkus and I agree thewomen looked better than the men(there, I said it). Still can’t shake JackKiley, but enjoy Jeannie and their kids.”

Jose Won is married and has 2 sons.

Kathleen Gilfeather-Zeltmann has adaughter, Nicole, age 10, and she works asan Occupational Therapist in NYC.

1981Maripat Alger-Cottone has been mar-ried for 13 years, and is mom to year-oldtwin girls. .

Gabriel B Polyak is married with 3children. She runs her own web-basedbusiness.

Catherine Blaskey-Rigney lives inReading, MA, outside Boston. She has 4children: Allison 10, Will 7, James 4 andHannah 6 mo.

Gerard Brostek and Cathy Slipkowski-Brostek have two 2 lovely and talentedchildren: Meghan and Emily.

Elizabeth Atkinson-Cuccia is current-ly substitute teaching in the NYC PublicSchool system after 13 years as a stay-at-home mom. She is the Coordinator of theReading is Fundamental Program at a localpublic school and living in College Point,Queens. She has two children: Melanie,age 13, a freshman on the SFP gymnasticsteam, and Christopher, 8, in third grade.

Carol DeBenedittis-Christiano hasthree children: Dylan 10, Marissa 8, Blake 4.

Marie DiCroce-Mechanick has twochildren: Annalisa Mechanick andArabella Mechanick.

Kathleen Dolan-Caracciola is theproud mom of twin boys Ryan andNicholas (born 4/99). Currentlyworking in her band Shannon

Breeze (http://www/shannonbreez..com) and as Campaign Director for Twins Legislation.com

(http://www.twinslegislation.com).

Mark Funsch has a daughter, EvaMarielle, born July 14, 2005.

Annette Zweigbaum-Gallagher andhusband Guy live in River Vale, NJ (upperBergen County). They have two sons atSt. John’s Academy in Hillsdale, NJ. Sheworked at Chase Manhattan Bank for 18years as an IT manager, then in corporatedevelopment. Currently she’s a stay-at-home mom.

Monica DeVivo-Gati has 5 children:Samamtha, Peter, Kelsy, Zachary & Jake.

Maria Ginocchi-Wisker has two chil-dren: Stephanie Rose Wisker (01-12-96),and Thomas John Wisker (08-05-99).

Geraldine Giovanniello-Nuckols is aphysical therapist and resides in Kona,Hawaii with her husband John, a FourSeasons Resort employee, and their sixyear old daughter, Gianna.

Toni-Ann Armetta-Girdusky has twochildren: Ryan (Class of ’05) and Daniel.

James Hanson has a beautiful 5-yearold daughter, Gillian Frances.

Ellen Povolny-Hopkins has three chil-dren: Donny, Robbie & Sara

Eileen Califano-Ibarra has a son,John, born in 1989, who is a junior atChaminade High School. DaughterCandice, born in 1992, is in the 8th grade.

Sonya Listl-Kall is married to Tommy,and they have two children: Alexander, born1999, and Viktoria, born 2000. They residein Harrison, Westchester County, NY.

Lorraine Logan-Card is living inHicksville, NY. Married, two children.

Liam Lynch has two children: Sean &Cara.

Paul Mannix: Son Sean Patrick born5/3/1997; daughter Kerry Marie born1/11/2000.

Pamela Mulvey-Maroney: Two sons,Terence (born 1994) and Kevin (born1998).

Peter McKenna reports that he’s hap-pily married with three kids.

Brian McKeon is serving as a commit-tee volunteer for this fall’s Vin Giamonna5K Fun Run. Please contact him atBBBMCKEON@aol.com.

Alasdair McMullan has a son, Sandro,age 14.

Paul Michiels has two daughters:Danielle (’89) and Elena (’93).

Laura Mieszerski currently has a solopractice (Ob/Gyn) in Westchester County.

Debra Carbone-Miga writes, “Mydaughter Danielle is now in her third yearof college at Adelphi University majoringin Psychology. My son Timothy is a soph-omore at Malverne High School, and myyoungest son Matthew is in sixth grade atHoward T. Herber Middle School.”

Lisa Morrissey-MacSpadden has ason, Connor.

Nick Mosesso is serving as a commit-tee volunteer for this fall’s Vin Giamonna5K Fun Run. Please contact him at nicky-mo12@verizon.net.

James Murphy: Two Sons, Liam born2/18/1998, Brian born 5/17/2000.

Alexandria Neira writes, “My wholefamily moved to Spain (Parents andSister) and we are all living in the north-ern region called Galicia, in the city of LaCoruña. I got married in 1993 and havetwo daughters. Andrea was born in 1995and Candela in 2002.”

Thomas O’Leary has daughter, BobbiRose.

Joan Patzelt-Guerra is currentlyworking part-time as a pharmacist forCVS. Her husband Joe is a NassauCounty Police Officer. They have fivechildren. Two are currently attendingPrep. Michael is a junior and Janine is afreshman. Victoria may be next. Christinais 12 and Dana 6.

Sandra Pecini-Venckus is a PoliceOfficer with the NYPD and close toretirement. He has a son, Nicholas.

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Donna O’Keeffe-Ruggiero is marriedto Bill Ruggiero (’81). They have threechildren: Billy (15), Christina (13), Alyssa(10) and live in East Northport, NY.

Donna Marie Strauch-Goldman hastwo daughters: Kate and Georgia.

Susan Sullivan has two children: Chrisand Kelly. Chris is also a Prep grad--Classof 2005.

Laura Toma has four children: Lauren,Alexander, JP & Zachary.

Lawrence Trapani has two children:Natalie and Michael.

Christine Vetere-Vigliette re-marriedJohn Vigliette in 1999. Daughter NicoleCiorciari (father John Ciorciari, also Classof ’81, deceased 7/96) will be attendingPrep 9/06. Daughter Bridget Vigliette(born 11/13/98) is in entering third grade.

Catherine Holl-Gervasi is married toDominick (7/16/88). They have twodaughters: Kristen (9/22/92) and Danielle(3/15/94). She serves as a PTA/PTOboard member.

Patricia Sisk-Gribbon is married 17years to Stephen Gribbon. Children:Meghan 16, Brian 14, Kathleen 10. Sheteaches 2nd grade at Saint Rose of LimaSchool in Massapequa.

John Viscovich is married to LauraLopez (11/94). Twins Isabell and Quinnborn 01/03. He has been practicingPodiatry in Mt. Kisco since 2000. Lives inSomers, NY.

Diane Dramko-Flynn lives in CapeCoral, Florida with her husband andthree children, David (11), Christine (8),and Samantha (6). She is presently work-ing as a lawyer and a mortgage broker.Brenda Hyland has three children:Melanie, 13; Ian, 11; Gabrielle, 8. She hasbeen living in Tampa, FL for 6 years.

Robert Marchese volunteered atGround Zero performing free chiroprac-tic care for all the workers for 8 months.He is the President of Maspeth LionsClub.

Richard Santalesa and his wife just

adopted three orphaned girls, age 7, andtwins, age 9, so they’ll be too busy tomake the reunion this year!

Mark Vineis is married to Diane withtwo amazing daughters, Gena and Julia,ages 6 and 4. They enjoy keeping in touchwith friends made at the Prep--lastingfriendship that will last a lifetime. He feelsblessed to have enjoyed the passion of theirwork in elementary literacy education.

Eileen Carroll-Scardino is married toDonald Scardino, Class of 1980. Theyhave 4 children: Jack, 13, Joseph, 10, andtwin girls, Alannah and Katherine, 6 yearsold. She worked for Delphi for 17 yearsand holds three US patents forEvaporative Emission Control Devices.

Dr. Christina DelPin-Cella marriedGary Cella in 1997. Two children: Corrine12/98, Valerie 5/00. Self employed in pri-vate practice general surgery, WhitePlains, NY and Greenwich, CT.

Nicholas Nuzzi Jr. is married 16 yearsto his wife Anna. They have a 6 year olddaughter, Jessica Nicole

Doris Varlese writes, “In 1988 I gradu-ated from Harvard Law School and mar-ried Eric Freed in 2001. We have 2 chil-dren, Martina Rose Freed, 3 1/2, andKieran Rocco Freed, 1 1/2, and we live inNew Rochelle. Since 1996, I have beenemployed by the Greater New YorkHospital Association.”

Philip Lograsso married DianeLograsso in 1995. Daughter: SamanthaLograsso (born 1997); Son: MatthewLograsso (born 2000).

Thomas Leavens continues to live inBeechhurst with wife Kathy, and theirfour children: Connor, Aiden, Ryan, &Mary. He remains involved with theChristian Awakening Program for theDiocese of Brooklyn.

Elena Saenz-Acello continues to livehappily in Rhode Island with husbandSteve and sons Daniel, 7, and Paul, 3 yearsold. Still plays tennis weekly.

Linda DiRe-Cochran is married withfour children ages 14 to 4. Recentlymoved 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 yearin NYPD. Works as a Lieutenant in theBronx.

Maripat Alger-Cottone: Married for14 years to Michael Cottone ’78. Veryproud parents of twin girls (Michaela &Katharine) who are just 16 months old.She still manages an in-patient psychiatricunit and has a private practice as a NursePsychotherapist in Wayne, NJ.

Anne Salerno-Cornell is married toRich, and they have three wonderful chil-dren: Christopher, 10, Ryan, 7, and Julia,3. Currently working as a special educa-tion kindergarten teacher in the Hewlett-Woodmere School District and living inMassapequa!

Vincent O’Hara is married to Claireand they have two sons.

Mark Kempisty married MarianneFerrara in 1988. They have two children.Awarded two U.S. Patents.

Anne Schnell-Carstensen is enjoyinglife 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 electedas the Lieutenants’ Representative for theUniformed Fire Officers Association(UFOA). Enjoying family life in Goshenwith wife Trish and four children: Conor(14), Micaela (12), Ceili (10), andBrendan (8). Looking forward to hangingout with the gang.

Linda Wong-Ng has been married toRich Ng for 18 yrs. They have three chil-dren: Robert, 11, James, 9, Christina, 7. Juststarted a job at Glengariff Care Center.

John Flaherty spent the last 20 yearsin the NYPD and traveling the globe.Nepel, India, Africa, Indonesia, Peru,Turkey, Europe, US. Still doing za-zen alathe 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 NYCMarathon--the ultimate homecoming!

1982Edward Rahn passed away suddenly on12/14/05. May he rest in peace.

Timothy Atkinson has two sons: Jack(1999) and Jimmy (2002).

Diane Kraupner-Bedient wrties, “Ihave been married for 15+ years. My hus-band, Doug, is a manager withTupperware and I assist him with hisbusiness. We adopted our Korean bornson in 1995. Kyle is now 10 and in 5thgrade. We live in Mt. Morris, NY.”

Felice Grieco-Blanco writes, “My hus-band Lou and I enjoy our three childrenages, 10, 7 and 3. They keep us very busy.We live in Connecticut and own our ownbusiness for 5 years. Feel free to browseour retail websites: www.classicpins.comand www.corkballusa.com.”

David Bonifacic has three children:David Jr., Billy and Emily.

Irene Bruno-Parnitke is residing inTexas 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 inBaldwin Harbor with her two boys Gene(9) and Kyle (5).

Robert DeBenedittis marriedCaroline in 1990. Children: Eric (1992),Matthew (1994), and Diana (1997).

Michael DeLuca has two kids: Laurenand Michael.

Carolyn Genna-Testani has two chil-dren: Stephanie (born 09/28/1991), SFPClass of 2009, and Matthew (born03/09/1994).

Patrick Hughes is living in Hohokus,NJ with wife Jules and children Austin,James and Christina. Says “thanks” to allthe alumni who stop by Scruffy’s to sayhello (and apologizes to those he misses)!

Teresa Bucaria: Daughter BriannaMaher is 2 1/2 years old.

Doreen Marino-Pelkonen: 2 daugh-ters, Gillian, age 7, and Alison, age 3.

Christina Mathieson-Jeannettireports: “Happily married with fourbeautiful children ages 10-22.”

Carolyn Spencer-Molly has three chil-dren: Madeline, 17, Eric, 13, and Spencer,7. Living in Gloucester, VA since 1999.Teaching 4th grade

Kevin Nevitt and his wife Anastasiahave three children: Tara Lynn (9), KelseyMarie (7) and Blake Ryan (5).

Peter Orapello has a daughter, Isabella,and two stepsons, TJ and Bruce.

Salvatore Perednia: DaughterSamantha (born 7/00); son Kyle (born6/04)

John Riepe: Two daughters, Maureen(2001), and Allison (2003).

Richard Schuster: Two daughters,Victoria & Genevieve.

Ralph Somma: Son Daniel born9/28/2001.

Michael Szarek and wife Stefanie havethree children: Andrew (10), Peter (10)and Elora (6).

Joseph Vella is currently living andworking as an editor with PearsonEducation (Prentice Hall, Longman,Addison Wesley) in London.

Kathleen Fitzgerald-Zentner is mar-ried and living in Fairfield, Connecticutwith husband and three sons: Ryan,Kevin, and Sean (born in ’96, ’99, and’01). She is working at JPMorgan Chaseon Park Ave. in NYC as a V.P. ofTechnology Sourcing, on a part-time,telecommuting schedule that allows herto be with the kids.

John Zimmerman has two daughters:Melissa (13), Heather (9).

Jean Coppola recently won an awardat the Women’s History Month event. Hercolleagues at Westchester CommunityCollege nominated her—something shedidn’t know until the time of the award!

1983Lorraine Albano-DeMarino is theproud mother of Anthony, 2 years old.

Chris Ann Frielingsdorf-Amberywrites, “Tom and I live in Smithtown withour three children: Peter 14, Nicholas 10,& Gabriella 6. I’m a stay at home mombut I’m busier than I ever thought Iwould 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 Femiain May 2006.

Patricia Browne-Ronan is happilymarried, with one son, and living inManhattan.

Elaine Carroll manages a SymphonyOrchestra and her husband teaches Latin.They live beside the water in southernConnecticut.

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 JuliannaChristine born Aug. ‘02. Wife JenniferDonaldson is a full-time Mom. Sheretired after 10 years as a telecommunica-tions policy attorney in Washington, DC.

Suzanne Blundi-Ducey has three chil-dren: Maggie, Michael and Carly.

Barbara Mergner-Dunn is marriedwith two boys. Lives in NJ. Works as aninstructional designer/corporate trainingconsultant.

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.

Salvatore Fusco is married 13 yearsand has 5 boys.

John Ginty, Jr.: Daughter MeghanElizabeth (7/18/04).

Mary Gorman-Hetherington: Twochildren, Galileo, 6, and Cornelia, 1.

Patricia Guarnieri-Collins: Married, 2children (son and daughter).

Linda Guaglione-Janny: Married toPhil for 12 years and blessed with 2 beau-tiful girls Emily (9) and Kaitlyn (18months).

Barbara Tobias-Josephs lives inNorwalk, CT with husband Jason. Stayhome mom to 3 kids: Timothy (6/6/93),Matthew (5/17/98), and Lindsay(11/13/99), although she says that shespends a lot more time driving themaround to school and their activities thanactually staying home with them.

Christine Galvin-Kelly enjoying lifewith husband, three boys and working asa registered nurse.

Concetta Leavens-Powell lives inCranbury, NJ with husband Rees anddaughters Nicole (12) and Jessie (8).

Louie Liberti will be performing hisone-man show Almost Made inManhattan beginning October 13.(See page 64 for more info.)

Carol Ligasan-Delgado reports,“Happily married, 3 great kids, stay athome mom right now, enjoying life!”

Maureen Meltzer-McGrath: MaeJustine McGrath, born 07/13/00, GraemeMartin 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, 11years old, and Jason, 6 years old.

David O’Hehir: Children Katie (8) andJoey (6).

Eunice Patterson: Daughter Zita Mary(1/02/2003).

Patrick Piccininni has two sons, Joseph(10/25/00) and Michael (11/24/04).

Franco Sagliocca: Daughters Biancaand Daniella.

Steven Schidrich writes, “I have twochildren. My daughter Anna was born inMay of 2000. My son Steven was born inAugust of 2002. My wife and I moved tothe Hilton Head area in September of1999. My wife is an attorney in privatepractice and I am a teacher at HiltonHead High School.”

Holly Semrad-Gerbasi is loving lifeon the Jersey Shore with a greatfamily...Frankie 9, Danielle 8, and Nicole5 and husband Tony of 14 years.

Mia Tomicick-Severson has beenmarried for 13 years, with fun 3 children,Julia (8), Chloe (5), and Tommy (1)

Mary Ollen-Shortall: Daughter EileenOlivia Shortall, 5 years old.

Maria Lazaro-Tetzlaff has 3 sons:Edward, Andrew & Daniel Lazaro-Tetzlaff

Valerie Valenza has 2 children: Frankieand Samantha.

Scott Wasserfall is married to CarolSarrocco, SFP Class of 1980. They havetwo children, Jessica (12) and Steven (10).

Lots of time spent coaching or driving tosome sporting event!

Elizabeth Dainesi-Zaher is married12 years to husband Joseph who works asa research engineer for Dupont. Theyhave two children: Rhianna Melissa, age4, and Gabrielle Patrice, age 18 months.

Colleen Browne-Magarian writes,“Hello, fellow alumni! My highlights are:I’m happily married to Mike Magarian, acollege acquaintance who I got to knowlater. His job (health & beauty care sales)brought us to Stamford, where we havebeen enjoying life three miles from thebeach.”

Thomas Dwyer and wife Debra (who isalso a 1983 graduate of Prep), holds a BAfrom Queens College (Economics) and aM.S. PH.D. in Economics from CornellUniversity. Is currently a Professor atSUNY at Stony Brook.

Lori Caiazzo-Coughlin tells us, “I’vebeen married and living in WestchesterCounty for 9 years. Have been stayinghome, raising my two boys, Michael andLuke, for the last 5 years. Would love tohear from old friends.”

1984Patricia Schulz-Wark reports, “Ourfamily has grown some more...Kevin andI welcomed Andrew William Jon, born on3/8/05. He joins big brothers Chris (11)and Kevin (3). Life with boys is BUSY!!”

Christine Aglietti-Messina has threekids: Amanda, Jessica, and Matthew.

Pamela Benel-Pece is married andhas four beautiful children: Tyler, 12,Sydney, 7, Jared, 5, and Logan, 2. Live inthe beautiful town of New Paltz in UlsterCounty. Very active in the communityand in children’s education and after-school activities.

Andrea DiBacco-Benosky has 2 chil-dren: Caitlin (13) and Eric (10).

Lisa Bissell reports, “Carmen Newman(‘85) Bissell is married to my cousin.They have two beautiful sons, ages 2 1/2years and 16 months.”

Steven and Jessica Wasserfall, children of Scott’83 and Carol Sarrocco Wasserfall ’80

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Michael Brady has two daughters: Erin,8 years old, and Kelly, 6 years old.

Marisa Minielli-Caggiano is marriedto Louis Caggiano. Daughter: Julia, age10; Stepdaughter: Alexandra, age 10.Linda C. Colalillo was married on3/25/06 in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Dr. Edward M. Covelli, Jr. has threechildren: Valentina, Olivia, & Nicolas.

Eileen Cunningha-Ambery was mar-ried to George Ambery on May 18,1997and they have been blessed with threebeautiful, happy and healthy children:Alana (August 26, 1999), George (August17, 2001), and Shannon (May 20, 2004)!

Janice Lynch-DeLuca has two chil-dren: 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 amvery happily married to Bill Ollis. I have3 incredible kids, Katie (4/22/92), Aaron(11/20/93), and Billy (10/29/03). We alsohave a new baby coming in June!! Werecently moved upstate, to New Paltz,New York. I still commute to North ShoreUniversity.”

Jeanne Estilo-Widerka is married toKen Widerka (Class of ‘84). They havethree children: Lucas (age 5) and twin 6-month old girls, Amanda and Bethany.

Anna Maria Galleazzi-Ranieri hastwo children: Alyssa Marie (9); andNicholas John (7).

John Ganss has three children:Christopher (born May 12, 1992), John-John (born May 18, 1994) and Elyse(born July 23, 1999).

Kathleen Guilfoyle-Rohr has threechildren.

Marc Hamlin was recently promoted to Captain with the Tampa PoliceDepartment. For those familiar withTampa, he is currently the commandingofficer of the precinct, which encompassesDowntown Tampa, Ybor City, the Port of

Tampa and Channelside. Marc and hislovely wife Paige (formerly with the TampaP.D.) hosted the SFP Alumni Reunion inMarch at their home in Valrico, FL.

Karen Kelly-Csakany has two boys:Dylan (age 7) and Dan (age 6).

Kathleen Linekin-Perry tells us, “Myhusband and I had our second baby boyon August 20, 2005. Sean Brennan is littlebrother to Conor Sullivan who is now 19months old.”

Claire Cassano-Mangione has threechildren: Matthew, Marissa and Alexa.

Andrew Marino and wife Laura (neeRicuito) have a daughter, Christine(8/11/00) and a son, Ben (1/22/02).

Denise Marzano-Doty has two chil-dren: Amanda Rose (3/12/98) andJonathan Peter Thomas (1/13/02).

Gerard Nugent has two daughters anda son.

Jeannine Perret-Guerci is marriedwith 5 year-old twins, Kyra & Ryan.

Angela Puppelo-Evangelista has twosons.

Mary Reilly-Barbera has four kids:Katie, Valerie, Phillip & Abigail.

Mary Ann Koller-Rios has 3 kids:Nicolas Joseph (born 9-11-90), GabrielleElisabeth (born 8-20-93), Michael Phillip(born 6-6-96), and Schatzie (mini dachsi--5-31-05).

Ingrid Thelian-Croak: Son, MichaelCroak, born 1/98.

Patricia Schulz-Wark has three sons:Christopher, Kevin, Andrew.

Jennifer Westley-Turk recently movedto Huntington, NY.

Liza A Zimmerman writes, “After abrief stint in Southern California, I’vebeen living in upstate New York (Albany)near my family. Life is good.....but miss-ing the NYC food and atmosphere.Anyone in the upstate New York areaplease get in touch.”

1985Kelley Alger-Cordeiro is married withthree children: Alex, born 07/05/00;Samantha, born 06/17/02; and Aidan,born 05/21/04.

David Alma: Daughters Jenna NicoleAlma (8/24/99) and Robyn Daniele Alma(8/24/99).

Michael Behringer: Daughter MeenaBarbara; sister, Jeanne Kohler, SFP 1977;brother, Thomas Behringer, SFP 1978.

Denise LaPlant-Carbone reports,“Louis and I have 3 children: Michael, 15;Ryan, 12; and Caitlin, 6. We live in MiddleVillage, Queens where I am a stay athome mom. My husband is also a Prepalumnus who graduated in 1979.”

Diane Carman-Covello reports, “Wehave one daughter, Christine, who is 3,and one son, Ryan, who is 13 months.”

Laurie Catizone-Jordan has two children: Gabby and Ben. Lives in BergenCounty, NJ.

Laura Varlese-McCormack and husband Thomas welcomed KatelynGrace on August 11, 2005. Katelyn joinsbig sister Jenna.

Pamela Condiles-Mediavilla is mar-ried with four children: Max, 7, Sam, 6,Charlie, 2, and Amelia, 2 months.

Kerry O’Connor-Corden tells us, “I’mhappily married, living in NJ with myhusband, Greg, and our daughter, ClarePatricia. Still enjoying wonderful friend-ships with many SFP classmates.”

Susan Carlson-Crimi tells us, “Joe andI have a beautiful son named Sean whowill 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, 18months 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, in1989. We have 2 boys, Ryan (born 1997)and Brendan (born 1999). After movingaround a lot we have finally settled inMassapequa.”

Rod Mendez says, “I’m married with 2kids, 3 dogs, 1 cat, 1 turtle and 1 toad.My favorite pastimes are motorcycling,snowboarding and playing guitar. I alsoplay darts in a league and run a majordart web-site.”

Maryann Pritchet-Nevirs has a son,Thomas (3/96) and a daughter, Lauren(11/98).

Kevin Poltie is married with two fabu-lous boys and another baby on the way.

Steven Remde has two children:Kaitlin Marie Remde (born February2003) and Kameron James Remde (bornDecember 2004).

Patricia Toscano-Robertson has twochildren: James and John.

Christopher Romano has two chil-dren: Julia and Owen.

Louisa Santulli-Scigowski has twochildren, Steven (born 9/6/96) andThomas (born 7/20/99).

Susan Tap has two children: Stephanie,9 and Joshua, 6.

Christopher Sorgie has three kids:Julia, Anna and Matthew. PublishingU2itude with Salvatore Petronella--a fel-low alumnus.

Kurt Stenzel: Living in San Francisco,married, 2 children.

Monica Studdert-Eskin has two chil-dren: Grace Eskin and Michelle Eskin.

Michael Vallone tells us, “My wife and Ilive in Massapequa with our two beautifuldaughters: Jordan Ashley (12/4/01) andJenna Lauren (5/11/04). I have worked atVerizon Wireless for the last 8 years as aSwitch Engineer.”

Geraldine Mulligan-Walsh reports,“My husband Eamon and I are living inClearwater, Florida with our three chil-dren, Liam Patrick, Nora Margaret, andKevin Francis.”

Erika Stalzer-White has two children:Alex (born in 2001) and Annaliese (bornin 2005).

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” run-ning around: Elizabeth (7), Andrew (5),and Emily (2).

Debra Troina-Roselli and her hus-band, Joe Roselli welcomed their daugh-ter, Julietta, to the world on October 7,2005. Her big brother, Nicolas, 8, and bigsister, Cristina, 6, are thrilled with theirnew baby sister. She was born right in themiddle of the SFP Varsity FootballChampionship Season.

Lisa Varlese-McCormack and hus-band Thomas welcomed Katelyn Graceon August 11, 2005. Katelyn joins big sister Jenna.

1986Christine Walsh-Freda and husbandMichael Freda ’87 are both graduates ofSt. Francis Prep and want to tell us aboutthe birth of their son Gavin Michael onJanuary 20, 2005. He joins sister, Kate, 6,and brother, James, 5. The family lives inLondon, England.

Dr. Karen A. Haunss-Sapinski hasbeen married to a fellow physician since1990. They have two children: a daughterMorgan (4), and a son Tyler (2). She hasa medical practice in otolaryngology(head and neck surgery) in Great Neckand she is on staff at North ShoreManhasset Hospital and St. Vincent’sHospital.

John D’Angelo married Anja Dahlbergin 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

on MBA from Florida Atlantic University.

Arthur Rojas is slated to be ordained intothe priesthood in the Archdiocese of NewYork. Kindly keep him in your prayers.

Nicholas Bongiovanni is married toElizabeth and they have two kids: Andrew(4) and Alex (2). Traveled to assist hurri-cane victims. Earned cpcu designation.

Kenneth Ranieri married DebraMolloy in 1993. They have a son, James,born 1998.

Debra Molloy-Ranieri married KenRanieri in 1993. They have a son, James,born 1998.

Jacqueline Donegan-Treanor mar-ried Christopher Treanor 7/92. Two boys:ages 6 and 3.

Veronica Potenza-Marchetti has twochildren: Adriana & Nicholas

Leslie Alvarado is currently a pediatri-cian with an office in Bay Ridge Brooklynand one in Staten Island. Recently married.

Justine Cardillo-Ketyer got marriedin ’93 and gave birth to Cameron in ’98and Elizabeth in ’01. Teaches ESL atHicksville High School. Husband Orinbecame a partner at his law firm in ’02.

Daniel Russelman married Marie incounty Mayo, Ireland 6/25/94. Threebeautiful and fun loving children: Katie,6, Megan, 4, and Liam, 2. Loving life inMineola, NY.

Ronilo Alama was born Ronilo SerapioAlama in Davao City, Davao, Philippines.Immigrated to the United States with hisparents two months after his birth. Hehas visited the Philippines in 1973, 1987,and 1998. Naturalized U.S. citizen in1984. Employed at A-Val since 1999.

Michael Brader-Araje has three kids:Devin, Zoe, and Justin.

Laura Breuer-Orlowsky and husbandGary 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 amhappily married with two beautiful chil-dren, ages 7 and 4. I am currently teach-ing English as a Second Language in theHicksville School District.”

Paul Chang is happily married since1994 to Nicola Stone (SFP Class of 1990).They have two beautiful and wonderfulboys: Julien and Jarod. Owner ofBROADBASE FINANCIAL: "Making theRight Choice.” Specializes in Loans andMortgages for Commercial andResidential Real Estate.

Annette DiRe-Clemente writes, “Ihave a wonderful husband, Mario, of 13years, and a beautiful son, Stefano, whojust started the 4th grade.”

Joseph Cunningham: First daughter,Jane Claire Cunningham, born on July 25,2005.

Gene Cunningham writes, “Blessedwith 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: DaughterJessica born 5/22/05.

Jacqueline Donegan-Treanor tellsus, “Two boys growing up overnight,Owen 7/99, Aidan 8/02. Still in touchwith Kathleen Stewart, Erika Rueb andAdriana Mojocoa. Looking forward toour reunion. Would love to see Prepsterswho venture up to the Albany area!”

John Egan is married 9 years with 3boys: 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 Burdenremain best pals. Keeps in contact withquite a few other Prepsters too! Says “hi”to all and drop a line anytime.

Eric Hafker has two awesome sons: Jake& Max.

Jeanne Demers is currently marriedwith four kids.

Stacy Purcell has two children: Austinand Katie

Audrey-Ann Kump-Malkin is marriedwith 3 children: Savannah (2/21/99),Rebecca, (8/5/03); and Alex (3/12/05).

Veronica Potenza-Marchetti has twochildren: Adriana & Nicholas.

Kevin Marine has three sons, Richard(1995), Andrew (1997) and Thomas (1999).

Jennifer McGorry-McCormick has 3boys and lives in Annapolis. Is acting inmovies 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 3boys: John (10); Christopher (7); andNicholas (4).

Christina Olson-Miller has a son,George August Miller.

Paul Pecchie is a Catholic Priest for theDiocese of St. Petersburg, Florida. He iscurrently the Pastor of St. Patrick Church& School in Largo, Florida.

Santina Liotta-Petruso has three sons:Robert (2/19/97), Daniel (2/2/99) &Nicholas (12/16/02).

Daniel Russelman has three wonderfulkids: Katie, born 8/8/99, Megan 9/29/01,and Liam 12/20/03. Owns a home inMineola, NY. Married to Marie. Presidentof Index Stock Imagery, Inc. (www.indexs-tock.com danr@indexstock.com).

John Santana is still happily single.Working as a social worker for SCO

Family of Services (formerly St.Christopher-Ottilie) at a group home formentally-retarded adults in SouthRichmond Hill. His mom retired after 43 years as a nurse on 9/15/2005.

Linda Schifano-Mauro writes, “I’vebeen married for 13 years. We have 3beautiful children: Michael, born July,1996, Andrew, born March 1999, andMarissa, born May, 2005. We weredelighted to complete our family with ourbeautiful daughter.”

Jennifer Schnarr-Bommarito hasbeen married 12 years and has two chil-dren: Nicole (11) and Matteo (almost 1).

Nicole Lozito-Sheehan is marriedwith 3 children: Jennifer (07/17/1999)and T.J. and Megan (05/04/2003).

Carol Jackson-Sorrell has two chil-dren: Connor (7/2001) and Kyle(12/2002).

John H. Sotomayor works as a legalresearcher/paralegal for Groland, Proctor& Fletcher P.A., a criminal defense lawfirm. When not working, he enjoys out-door recreation, especially running, andbeing physically fit.

Christopher Testani has three sons:Matthew, Andrew, & Stephen.

Charleen Yang-Toles has two sons, Joeand 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-homemom to two boys, aged 5 and 2.

Christine Kelly-Zabell is the proudAunt of Ryan, Darian, Shannon & SeanKelly. Big Sister to Little Sister Meagan too.

Giovanni Larrea was married on12/9/02 to Vesna Larrea. They have onechild, Alexandra Larrea, born on 1/15/06.

Peyman Zandieh is still in privatepractice on Long Island. Married for 9years to wife Kathleen. Three sons:Cameron, Charles, Christopher. Wouldlove to hear from old friends, especially

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band members and Alvernians.

Dana Hamlin-Vezza is married 16years and has two children: Adam, 13, andTaylor, 10.

Michele D’Aniello-Aiuto is married toFrank Aiuto ’84 for 14 yrs. They have 2beautiful kids, Anthony who is 9 andFrancesca who is 5. She works doingaccounting for Frank’s Howard Beachdental practice, although they recentlymoved to New Jersey.

Victoria Fernandez-Bolduc is mar-ried with 2 girls: Samantha (4/26/00) andSophia (1/29/03). She and her husbandopened their own physical therapy prac-tice 2 years ago in Boynton Beach, FL.

George Zaitz is married for 16 yearswith 2 boys, 12 and 9 years old. Living inWantagh. Currently working at BNYBrokerage and attending the University ofPhoenix.

Daniel Ryan married Maria in May ’95.They have 3 boys: Michael 11, Jonathan 9,Daniel 7. Serves on the Board ofDirectors of National Alliance for AutismResearch and has helped raise over $1.5million for research.

Thomas McQuail went on from StonyBrook to attend NYU Medical School andthen to Syracuse for residency. Moved toAtlanta in 1999 to join an establishedorthopedic group.

Lynn Walker-Aguirre married JosephAguirre in 1994. Children: Andrew,12/1/97, William, 1/1/01, and Olivia,1/19/06.

John Cooney married in 1994, movedto New Hyde Park in 1999. Three chil-dren: Ryan, 5, Christopher, 3, andMichaela 1.

Nicholas Corona Jr. and SuanneCorona are pleased to announce the birthof their second daughter Melanie.

Santina Liotta-Petruso is married toFrank Petruso. Three children: Robert,2/19/97, Daniel, 2/2/99, and Nicholas,12/16/02.

Laura LaBarca-Dzialo: Megan Rose

Dzialo born 6/1/05. Attending graduateschool for a second Masters Degree inholistic health and healing.

Kevin Murray was married to Kathleen on11/20/99. Son Brendan born on 6/15/04.

Susan Festa-Romano has been anoncology nurse since 1990. In 1993, sheaccepted a position as CALGB (cancerand leukemia group B) nurse coordinatorat LIJMC. She received the NurseExcellence Award for bedside nursing atLIJ. Received Oncology certification fromNYS in 1994.

Christi Copperill-Riera has beenworking in the field of Pediatric nursingfor 17 years.

Cami Copperill resides on Long Islandwith her husband Tom and three childrenages 9, 6, and 1. Works in the field ofInterior Design.

Maria D’Agostino-Velissari was mar-ried in 1994. First son, Nicholas, bornNovember ’97. Second son, Teddy, bornNovember ’00. Owner of Tutti Bambini(with Christina Frisoni-Connelly, SFP’86) in NYC for 16 years.

Lucy Burich-McNamara has threechildren: Samantha 7 1/2, William 5, Jane2 1/2. Samantha just earned her blackbelt in January 2006 at Tiger Schulmann’skarate. William just earned his yellowbelt. Don’t mess with these kids!

Robert George has been married for 5years to wife Lori. Son Tyler is 3 years old.Has been with NYPD for 15 years, cur-rently a sergeant assigned to the Mayor’sSecurity Detail.

Jill Gallina-Dunican has been marriedfor 10 years with two children. Jack is 7and Jamie is 2. She and husband boughttheir second home in a lovely town in NJ.Enjoy partaking in sports with the chil-dren and work hard to give the family abeautiful life. She works from home fulltime which makes things easier.

Marybeth Hudak-Behringer is mar-ried with 2 wonderful children; daughterJacqueline is four, and son Matthew is one.

Joan Patterson-Doscher was

married 8/1/92. Lives in Manhattan onthe lower eastside. Four children: OrionAnne (11/20/96), Delcine Marie (5/1/98),Jasmine (4/14/00), and Michael(12/22/04).

Tara Nicholas-Quinn has been mar-ried almost 9 years and is living inGarden City since 2000. Two beautifulchildren: Kyle age 7 and Kayla age 3.Currently a Managing Partner--Operations, OnPoint Partners, a health-care consulting firm in Garden City.

Richard Carroll is married to Liz, andthey have three children: son Sean, 7,daughter Gia, 5, and son Dylan, 18months old.

Dolores Martin-Ryan is married toJim 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 marriedwith two children: Julia and Graeme.

Sonya Parthe is a vocalist who per-forms in the doo-wop group theDemensions.

Cathleen Grosso-O’Hare is marriedto Michael O’Hare, and they have fourchildren: Brittany 14, Shannon 10, Caitlin9, Jenna 5. Very involved on the PTAboard at their daughter’s school. TaughtCCD for 5 years in the parish.

Born to Michael Freda ’87 and Christine WalshFreda ’86, a son, Gavin Michael, on January 28,2005. He joins sister Kate 5, and brother James 4.The family lives in London, England.

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Nancy Colucci-Bsales is marriedwith four children; living in New Jersey.

Edward Mazzacano is married toKerry Kiernan. They have two children:daughter Emmy Rose and son Andrew.

Joseph Demeo is married with fivechildren, four sons and one daughter.

Christine Brophy-Sena is marriedwith three children, two girls and one boy.

Michelle Brophy-DeLillo marriedAug. 1992; two children, girls 10 and 6 ?.

Pamela Barnes-McLaughlin is mar-ried to Dave McLaughlin. They have twochildren: Eileen 4 and John.1.

Stephen Cordaro is a legal counselorin corporate/securities/entertainment lawat Trouttan. Living in Battery Park City.

Natalie Giarraputo-Hammersle ismarried 11 years to John Hammersleyand they have three great kids: William 8,Lauren 6, and Andrew 5.

Christine Frisoni-Connelly is marriedand has one child.

1987Jason Martinez and his wife KerryNeely-Martinez '87 report that they havethree children: Christopher (born 1996),Michael (born 1998), Jack (born 2000)and Thomas (born 2003).

Kerry Ford-Zorn and husband Bob hadtheir second child, Shannon Grace on7/19/05, joining big brother Tyler now 6years old.

Dina Papagni was married in 2003 andmoved to Lancaster, Pennsylvania.Worked part time until the birth of herdaughter. Has two children: Michael andMariana.

Richard Aichinger currently lives in atownhouse on the water in Patchogue.Getting married on 11/10/06 and plan-ning on buying a house with his in-lawsand starting a family.

Anna LoScalzo-Caruso has threedaughters: Victoria (10/16/96), Rebecca(04/14/98), Christina (08/20/01).

Mark Coley has three children: Makiah(8), Alexis (6), and Mark (5).

Joseph Curran has a daughter Caitlin,born October 9, 2004.

Deirdre Markle-Day writes, “I live inRaleigh, NC and work in a rehab centeras a Speech Language Pathologist. I have2 great kids: a 3rd grade boy and a 2ndgrade girl. I’d love to hear from anyoneliving down this way or traveling to NC.”

Anna Maria D’Elia-Delaney has threechildren: Michael, Joseph and Thomas.

Heather Galak-Fantasia has a daughter,Arielle Star, born in Australia in August,2003.

Margaret Finnerty-Petta married ElioPetta on August 11, 2000. They have twolittle girls Lauren (7/17/02), and Arianna(10/25/04). Expecting a little boy 2/20/06.Prior to being a Mom, she taught middleschool math, first in NYC, then inScarsdale.

Suzanne Gallo-Solimo has two chil-dren: Kimberly (6) and Anthony (2).

Angela Gray-Girardi is married 14years to her college sweetheart, Joe.Moved to Central NJ in 1991. Says shestill misses NY and will always be a nativeNew 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 ofHoly Angels Catholic Church inIndianapolis since 1995.

Dr. Mauricio Herrera has a one yearold son, Gabriel.

Dayna Olson-Ingrassia married JohnIngrassia in Jan. 1995 & they have 3 chil-dren: Sydney Allan (3/20/99), JohnChristian "Jack" (11/7/01) and LukeWilliam (3/9/05). Worked as a real estateattorney in Long Island before moving tothe Washington DC area to work forJudge John J. Farley, III at the US Courtof Appeals for Veteran’s Claims. After

Luke’s arrival she decided to stay homefull time and is loving it.

Jose Jimenez has two sons: ChristianGabriel Jimenez (born 3-15-02) andJoseph Antonio Jimenez (born 5-08-03).

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), andAlex LoPrinzi (born 3/9/2004). Marriedon 5/2/1992 to the childhood sweetheartthat he took to the Senior Prom at Prep!Along with his family business--ColorCarton Corp.-- Manufacturers of FoldingCartons, he and his brother opened aSteakhouse in Howard Beach in 12/04called “Mahogany Room”.

Caroline Lui-Tong has son, Matthew,born March 1998, and one daughter,Caitlyn, born in January 2000.

Kerry Neely-Martinez married JasonMartinez in 1994. They have four boys:Christopher (10), Michael (8), Jack (6) &Tommy (3). Living in Raleigh, NC.

Colleen Meade-Edwards has threechildren: John (Jack) C. Edwards, Jr.(born 6/27/99), Caleigh Anne Edwards(born 1/5/04), and Casey ElizabethEdwards (born 12/18/04).

Chris Mendolia and his wife Laurenhad their first child, a daughter, BrennaMary, born on November 27, 2005.

Christine DeMola-O’Gara has threechildren: Liam Patrick (1998), KieranChristopher (2001), and Casey Eileen(2003).

Sean Parks writes, “I have two wonder-ful children. Michael is 7 and Alexandra is5. They are both attending school at OurLady of The Snows in Floral Park. I havejust been promoted to General SalesManager at Valley Stream Chevrolet. I still miss going to Prep and all the gang.”

Stephan Pongnon has a 6 year oldnamed Melissa.

Emilia Sciame-Doddato tells us,“Myhusband and I have two beautiful daughters,

Helen Marie who was born March 7,2000, and Angelina Nicole who was bornFebruary 14, 2002.”

Rose Maria Giambra-Seifert has twochildren: Stephanie, born on 11/15/96,and Christopher, born on 9/1/01.

Dana Lemanowicz-Tili has a daugh-ter, Alexandra Maria, who was born on10/22/04.

Mario Vasquez is married with oneson, 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.

1988Charles J. Casolaro has two sons:Andrew Joseph and Charles Andrew. Heand his wife and children reside inRockville Centre, Nassau County, NewYork.

Thomas Devita and wife Lynda had ason, Christopher, on March 20, 2002.

Blanca Duarte-Bowman has a daugh-ter, Erica, age 7.

Mary Duffy-Scally is married toMatthew for 10 years, and they have twowonderful children: Daniel (10/23/01)and Gracie (2/5/03). She’s now teachingat St. Ephrem’s (Nursery) on a part-timebasis.

Romerl Elizes is married to EvelynCeli. They have a son named Eric whowas born on April 22, 2002. He also has adaughter named Christina from a previ-ous marriage. He is the brother of EszelTobias ’90, and maintains close friend-ships with Steven Vitale ’87 and GeorgeRojas ’87.

Lisa Ninivaggi-Federlein and hus-band Tom and have a little girl, AbbyRose, born October 3, 2002.

Charleen Feeney-Malone has threesons...Shane (5), Liam (3) and Gavin (16months). Lives in Floral Park, along withmany Prep Alumni.

Kenneth Ferguson married SerenaMazziotta 9/97. They have two children:Aidan (6/01) and Nolan (9/03).

Major Daniel Friend and his wifeKathy have three children: Joe, Emma,and Will.

Janet Giglio-Wiseltier has two lovelydaughters.

Heidi Waegelein has two sons: Seamus2 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, born6/16/2003.

Joanne Kinney-Martin has been a stayat home mom for the past 7 1/2 years.She and husband Jim have 2 beautifulchildren, 7 and 4. Moved to Ohio 5 yearsago and love it! They get back to NY afew times a year to visit family.

Jacqueline Betsch-Person has a son,Kyle, born August 2001, and a daughter,Emma, born October 2004.

Timothy Rada has a daughter by mar-riage who is 15 years old.

Edward Reeve is a guitarist in the rockband, "Observing Paul." Currentlyemployed with Bloomberg, LP as anExchange e-mail administrator. Happilymarried to Cheryl. No kids yet, but theyhave a cat named Ernie.

Alison Renart-Zorn has a daughter,Mackenzie (6), and a son, Timmy (4).

Angela Cadicamo-Schorr has twowonderful children: Jason age 5 and Lenaage 2.

Jonathan Wilson has a son, JonathanJames, born 10/16/02.

Patrick & Kristina O’Halloran havethree sons: Patrick, Connor, Christian.

Cleopatra Pappas and her husband,Chris, have a little boy, TheodoreConstantine (Teddy), born May, 2005.She is the co-owner, Realtor and GeneralCounsel for Keller Williams American

Premier Realty in Bel Air, MD. Can helpany SFP grad anywhere in the US who islooking to buy.

Caroline Barangan writes, “Hi all! Juststarted my new job as assistant professorof adolescent medicine at the University ofNevada School of Medicine. So far so good.If you’re in Las Vegas, give me a ring!”

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Celebrating the baptism of Casey Malloy, daughterof 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 daughterMeghan. Second row: Michelle Pymm Guido ’88and son Conor, Donna & Peter Rizzo ’88 and sonsZachary & Luke. Back row: Godfather RobertCrasto ’88, Cathy & Edward Strawdowski ’88 anddaughter Casey, Paul Heckelman ’82 and son Brian.

David & Luke, sons of Jodi Wasserfall-Standrowicz’88 & husband Jeff

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1989Michele Medaglia-Bennardo is livingin Cold Spring Hills, NY. She’s been mar-ried to John for 5 yrs and they have 3 yr oldtwins, Zachary and Samantha. Michelle.Has been President of ACC ConstructionCorporation for 11 yrs and was a recipientof the prestigious 40 Under 40 award!

Rafael Andrade has three beautifulkids: Maya (7), Nico (5), and Tino (3).

Lorraine Grein-Alymer is married toRobert Aylmer, SFP ‘86. They have threechildren: 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 marriedwith twin 5 year old girls.

Samantha Buckley has a 2y/o daugh-ter, Griffin, and 11y/o step-daughterHarley.

Glenn Calderon has a son, Evan, born08/26/03.

Thomas Cassidy has two children:Sean and Esperanza.

Nelson Castilla was a police officer forthe City Of Mount Vernon, NY and nowserves as a New York State Police Officer.Three children: Vera (12), Corina (4),Nelson III (3). Living in Babylon Villagesince 7/2000.

Andrea Chiovari-Kaplan has a daugh-ter, Julia Elena, born April 11, 2003.

Kristine Csillag-Mansfield has a sonnamed Jeffrey Richard, who was born onApril 13, 2005.

Patricia Daly-Lewis has two children:Griffin Daly Lewis (4 yrs old) and FionaBridget Lewis (2 yrs old).

Deanna DeLuise-Marmor has twochildren, a girl and boy.

Shirley Denberg-Gioia has three

beautiful sons: Matthew, Marc & Evan.

Dawn Detjen-Cimaglia has two chil-dren: Brooke Ashley (6/5/01) andNicholas Joseph (3/23/04).

Kimberly Malone-Fales was marriedin October 2002. Two beautiful children:Tyler James (born on 12/14/03) andSamantha Lynn (born on 6/7/05).

Leslie Foster-Cozzi married AnthonyCozzi ‘89 on August 31, 1996 at St. Kevin’sRoman Catholic Church. Members of theBridal Party included Prep grads NicholasDiBlasi (1989), Frank Decesare (1989),Kim Mittwoch (1989), David Trick (1989)and sister Tracy Foster-Yogman (1983).

Rose Giordano-Forkan has a son,Daniel, born in 2/03.

Jacquelyn Gouveia-Maloney hasthree kids: Elizabeth and Sheamus (twins)and little Erin.

Marie Skummy-Heppner has adaughter, Kathryn Cecelia, born 4/28/03.

Lea Ann Hutter writes, “My husbandJames and I moved to Santa Monica, CAin November 2005. I’m a creative directorand principal of a marketing and designstudio called Hutter Design, specializingin print and web promotion for enter-tainment and media clients.”

Rosemarie Scarola-Iorio tells us, “Myhusband and I live in Rockland County.We have one son, Joseph, born on5/24/04.”

Kathryn Malarkey-Tuffy is marriedwith three kids: Jack, Maddy, and Colleen.

Karen Marchisella-Machado has twowonderful children: Kristen, born2/23/97, and William, born 2/22/00.

Tshay Marshall-Burston is marriedwith two sons: Tyler, born 5/3/2001, andTerry, born 1/28/2003.

Stacey McDermott-Martinez is mar-ried with 3 children: Mark 7/96, Ashley3/98, and Brandon 12/01.

Deepti Kamalakaran is married with 2daughters, Nikita 7, and Neha 2. She ispresently living in Hong Kong.

Michele Wiese-Morris and husbandWayne have two girls. Olivia is 5 andAmanda is 16 months old. Olivia goes toschool at Our Lady of The Snows inFloral Park.

Peggy Lynch-Mullahy has a son,Michael Christopher, born 6/3/1998, anda daughter, Rachel Evelyn, born5/28/2002.

Christine Roessler-Putre has twosons: Matthew Putre, born 10/1/00, andEric 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., born1/23/2005.

Megan Robinson-Rogers has twochildren: Sara, 3 years old, and Teddy 21months old.

Donald Schmidt ran in his 4th NYCMarathon on November 6th, 2005.

Peter Stea has been happily married toKristin for 5 years and they have 2 daugh-ters: Emily, born 6/18/02, and Lauren,born 4/2/05.

Carlos Torres has a daughter, LinaRosario, born 04/30/2002.

David Trick has a son, Collin DavidTrick, 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

Ryan, son of Brian Ott ’89 and wife Tracy

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wonderful children, Kate Ryan, age 5, andThomas James, age 2 ?.

Lenka Zunic-Curko is living in NewJersey with her husband and 2 children.

Dawn Lambertsen-Kelly has been liv-ing out in Los Angeles since ’95 and work-ing as a feature writer. Her first producedepisode of television aired Wednesday,March 1 on ABC for the show “Lost.”

1990Barbara Pokorny-Durante wanted toannounce the birth of her son, JosephThomas Durante. He was born on 4/4/05and was welcomed by mom, husbandSteven Durante (an Archbishop MolloyH.S. Grad), and big sister Samantha whowill be 4 in October.

Lisa Olmo-Schulz and husbandMichael (both Class of ’90), and theirdaughter Gloria Frances, welcomed theirsecond child, Diana Josephine, on 9/2/05.

Catherine Murray-Adler worked forStarwood Hotels and Resorts for 10 +years. She tells us, “The last hotel Iworked at was The Walt Disney WorldSwan and Dolphin, where I met my hus-band. I stopped working in 2002, andbecame a mom to Paige Abigail onJanuary 6, 2005.”

David Alexandro has a son, Kieran,born June 8, 2004.

Kerry Neville has a daughter, Sophia, 3years old.

Diane Grasser-Bunia is married withtwo beautiful boys. Thomas was born on10/28/02 and his brother Andrew wasborn on 7/13/05. She lives in FarRockaway, near the Five Towns area.

Julia Kirchmeier-Caliendo has adaughter, Maria, born on 11/14/01, and ason, Michael, born on 07/07/03.

Kristin Kababik-Carey tells us, “Aftermeeting my husband in Dublin, wedecided to settle down in England to raisethe kiddies. John is now just over 1 yearold and number two is due in June 2006.I miss NY sometimes but we’re reallyrural here and it’s great to be able to takeJohn on long walks.”

Nicole Casella-Piotrowski tells us she married John Piotrowski (Holy CrossH.S. ’87) on June 20, 1997–after waitingfive years for the ring! Moved to FranklinSquare, NY in June of 1999. Their daugh-ter, Julia Theresa, was born on Feburary14, 2002.

Celia Becquer-Cody has childrenOlivia , Sofia, Alicia (stepdaughter), andJoshua (nephew).

Barbara DeVito writes, “Brett and Imarried on August 15, 2003 and pur-chased a house in West Islip. We are bothteachers in Long Island schools. I am a7th & 8th grade special education teacherand Brett is a 6th grade math teacher. Mybrother, William DeVito, is also a Prepgrad (Class of ’86).”

Victoria Doulos-Figgers teachesSocial Studies.

Andrew Drazic has twin girls, Mia andIsabella, born 3/23/04.

Margarita Dritsas enjoyed living andworking in NYC. Bought an apartment inthe Inwood section of Manhattan (justover the bridge from Manhattan College).After working for ten years in HumanResources Management and BusinessAdministration, however, she left corpo-rate work and NYC in 2001, and moved

to the Boston area in 2004 to attendschool full-time at Harvard Univ. Herconcentration is government studies.

Christopher Gerdau says, “Hi! How iseveryone at Prep? Regards.”

Kristen Fowler-Gobbo has a daughter,Jenna, born 3/4/03, and a LabradorRetriever, Dallas.

Stanley Joseph has a daughter, Emma,2-1/2 years old.

Tenika Kianes-Brooks was married in1999 and had her first child, Kaili Paula,in March 2001, and a second child, JaikobPreston, in August 2005. She is a HighSchool Social Studies teacher and lives inthe Poconos in PA.

Jennifer L. Hallinan-LaSerre haslived in the Raleigh, NC suburbs since2001 and loves life in the South. She hasthree children: Brendan (2000), Courtney(2003) and Drew (2005). Sandra Licchi(1990) has also moved to her town andthey get together often!

Toni Lodato gave birth to her first child,Grace Murphy, on 6/10/05

Tara Nutley-Mustafich is the proudMom of a little boy named Alexander. Hewas born in 1999.

Sandra Nuzzo-Pace has a daughter,Isabella, born 7/21/03, and a son Gianni9/25/04.

Philip Joseph, son of Phil Andriola ’90 and wifeLaura

Michaela & Samantha Andriola

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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 chil-dren: Christian, Zachary, & Amanda.

Michael Pinto spent some time livingin Bermuda managing a Supermarket onthe Island. Now back in NY.

Kelly Reilly: Daughter Peyton born inJuly 2005.

Laura Rodriguez de Muniz: 2 chil-dren, Ana Laura, 10/03/2003, Elias,01/29/2005.

Anthony Settino says, “Recently mar-ried to a wonderful woman. Living inPlainview and loving it. Hope all is wellwith everyone. Wishing everyone thebest.”

Karen Siroka tells us, “I have 2 chil-dren- Ryan 11 yrs old and Ronnie 4 yrsold. Happily single. Both my boys playsoccer and I love being a soccer mom.”Patricia Chiovari-Smith writes, “Ihave one son, Jacob, born 11-25-2003. Ihave recently started my own business,Patty’s Treasures, and custom design andmake jewelry. We should have a websiteby the spring. We are also in the midst ofbuilding a geodesic dome.”

Kristin Twomey-Sainato: Daughter,Keira Noelle Sainato, born 2/24/04.

Kimberly Conte-Velentzas: 1 daugh-ter, Lauren Kelly, born 1/4/99.

Mauro Viskovic: Daughter, Marina,born 8/12/04.

Amy Wolcoson-Speiser: Son, ThomasRobert, was born on 4/8/04.

Father Nicholas Zientarski is beingsent to Catholic University of America inWashington DC to earn a license and pos-sible a doctorate in Sacramental Theology.He has served at St. Mary’s Parish inManhasset for the past three years.

Michael Vizza writes, “My wife Taraand I welcomed our daughter, AshleyMadison, on September 8, 2005.”

Kristin Kababik-Carey tells us, “Aftermeeting my husband in Dublin, wedecided to settle down in England to raisethe kiddies. John is now just over 1 yearold and number two is due in June 2006.I miss NY sometimes but we’re reallyrural here and it’s great to be able to takeJohn on long walks.”

1991Katia Cantave earned her BA fromCornell University in ’95. Earned her MAin Clinical Psychology in ’98. In theprocess of applying to doctoral programsin a Clinical Psychology School.

Adele Stiene-Tombline says, “My hus-band Russell ’90 and I are happily enjoy-ing our daughter Vienna Teresa born inMay ’05.”

Robert Morea married Maria Prainitofrom Whitestone July 14, 2001. Their firstson was born 2/3/04 (Michael Morea).Their second was born 7/23/05 (MatthewMorea). Received Doctorate in PhysicalTherapy ’03. Achieved "OrthopedicSpecialist" from American PhysicalTherapy Association--also ’03. BayTerrace Physical Therapy: Spine Sports & Orthopedic Rehabilitation. Worked inNYU Medical Center/RUSK Institute.

Frances Rodriguez married 10/7/01.

Alexandra Casten-Sharkey is work-ing at Our Lady of Fatima School as anassistant first grade teacher. Part-timenanny on nights and weekends as well.Manage son’s career. He is currently onNick Jr.’s CBS "Go Diego Go" and"Backyardigans," and was also seen on"Love Monkey" recently.

Helen Ambizas-Burns tells us she’sbeen married five years, with a two yearold daughter and another “bun in theoven” as she put it.

Lina Baiardi-Lodico: Children AlexisNicolette (2000), Lauren Faith (2002) andWilliam Presley (2005).

Consuelo Baires-Rodriguez says, “Ihave 2 daughters.”

Christine Betancourt-DeAngelistells us, “We have one beautiful daughter,Alyssa, born on 8/13/02.”

Janet Bianchini writes, “This year, myhusband and I bought a house in SanDiego (our favorite place), quit our jobs,and moved across the country with ourtwo cats, two chinchillas, and our tinychihuahua. We are loving it here!Currently we are working with FEMA.”

Joseph Capobianco says, “ I have abeautiful little girl, Emma Jane, who wasborn 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 in2005. Also, one huge dog named Pepper.

Annmarie Catricala-McCurdy:

Kim Facey Pedercini ’90 with husband and daugh-ter Anna

Michael Vizza ’90 and wife Tara welcomed daughter Ashley Madison on September 8, 2005

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Patrick Leslie McCurdy was born11/23/03.

Susan Chacko-Seeley: 1 dog, Pepper,and 1 cat, Athena.

Joseph Cooper says, “When I’m nottraveling for work, I’m enjoying the coun-try life in the Poconos. Adopted two dogsand a cat.”

Debra L. Martin: Son - Dylan JackCuevas born 11/4/03.

Anthony D’Andrea has two kids - onegirl and one boy.

David Diconza tells us he’s married to abeautiful wife with baby DiConza on the way.

Tara Alloggiamento-DiMaggio says,“I teach Health Education at John BowneH.S. I have 3 children ages 5 1/2, 3 and 13months.”

Maureen Flynn tells us, “I have one son,Aidan Flynn Graham, and he’s a one yearold.”

Jeanine Greco-Kearney: Son,Michael, born in January 2005.

Julianne Harrington: Moved to SanDiego in ’98 and loving it!

John Janocha: Married to ElizabethThomas (SFP Class of 1988). Daughter,Isabella, and son, John.

Sheila Hennessy-Thomas writes,“My husband John and I and big brotherLuke are happy to say baby Keira wasborn on 7/14/05 is doing great! Gettingbigger and stronger and more beautiful(just like her brother) everyday! All thebest to the class of 91!”

Tara Lynn Roff-Knappe tells us, “Myhusband Larry and I were married onApril 30, 2005. After a three week honey-moon in Ireland, we returned home tobegin renovations on our house inBabylon.”

Lina Baiardi-Lodico says, “My hus-band William & I would like to announcethe birth of our son, William Presley bornon December 7th, 2005 (6lbs 13oz). He isadored by big sisters Alexis (6) and

Lauren (4). I am currently working freelance.”

Sinead McKee-Lutz: Daughter, Neve,born 3/14/2004. Expecting againNovember 20th.

Jennifer Maloney tells us, “I am mar-ried to a southern boy from SW GA. Nochildren (by choice) but have many catsand dogs. Living on a farm...sharing theroad with tractors!!”

Tracey McCloskey-Smith: Meganborn 4/6/03; Owen born 4/22/05

Kelly Fitzpatrick-Mullahy married fel-low Prep grad Brendan Mullahy in 2004.

Michael Nevitt has 2 sons: James &Alexander.

Rita Catinella tells us her first poetrychapbook, Stuck in the Dream Wheel, ison sale now at www.finishinglinepress.com! Just click on "New Releases" to order a copy.

Helen Papaspiridakos is living inMunich, Germany with son David andworking as a Marketing Manager for HPISE GmbH for a small cluster of develop-ing countries.

Adrienne Pasquariello-Falco is livingin London, England for the next twoyears. Will be returning to Plainview,Long Island by summer of 2007. Marriedfor 6 years to Carmine Falco and has twochildren: Alexandra age 3 and Carmineage 1 1/2. She would love to hear fromsome old friends.

Colleen Reilly-Fitzpatrick: 1 daugh-ter, Kayla, born 10/25/2004.

Nicole L. Valentine is just recentlymarried. Living in Florida for the last 6years.

Elizabeth Pilato-Schwarz: Alexandraborn 2/4/04 and Lauren born 4/8/05.

Elizabeth Levine-Shatz tells us, “Aftermy daughter Bethany was born on 8/7/04,I quit my job as an office supervisor atLong Island Jewish Homecare to be a fulltime Mom. Previous to LIJ, I was an associ-ate director of Social Services/Admissionsin a nursing home.”

Elizabeth Soja: son, John, bornOctober, 2004.

Francisca DeVera-Torres: Daughter,Lina Rosario (04/30/2002).

Tracey Spiess-Waddell writes, “Married my college sweetie after we datedlong distance many years. We are nowparents of 3 beautiful children: Autumn(born 9/2001), Meadow (born 8/2003)and Skye (born 9/2005). After workingalmost 10 years in many differentChildren’s hospitals, I get to stay homewith the kids.”

Brian Westley has been living inManchester, United Kingdom for the past7 years and working as Client TrainingManager (General Electric-ConsumerFinance), developing E-Learning trainingfor the UK retail staff.

Emily Cassano-Winrow has two chil-dren: son Jesse and daughter Alyssa.

Justine Sperandeo-Buzzetta is mar-ried since 6/3/00. Two children: boys ages4 and 2, Anthony and Michael.

Susan LoGiudice married her husbandGerome on September 12, 1999 and theyhave 2 beautiful children, Silvana, 5 andGiuseppe 2.

Lori Dunn-Magliano writes, “Marriedthe love of my life in September of 2000.Our beautiful daughter, Gabriella, wasborn on April 2, 2003. We just perfectedour family with the birth of our son,Nicolas, May, 7, 2005.”

Maria Planeta-Vaccaro marriedJoseph Vaccaro on 11/20/99. They areexpecting their first child 5/25/06.

Salvatore Cowan married MicheleMelillo. Ryan Collison ’91 was in theirwedding party. Currently works as theAsst. Director of Operations for ShadowTraffic.

Sally Cawley tells us, “My husbandNick and I just bought a home in KingsPark, NY and plan to start a family ASAP!Glad to have re-connected with a fewgreat chicks from high school via thewebsite. Luck and love to all from me asalways.”

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Korrine Sheerin-Kohm married BrianKohm on 4/2/05 and expect their firstchild in August. Presently working at thechief compliance officer for an invest-ment management firm in NYC.

Colleen Reilly-Fitzpatrick and hus-band Paul reside in Williston Park withtheir daughter, Kayla, born 10/25/04. “Stillteaching and loving it!”

Kathleen Chambers-Tullo marriedJoseph Tullo in June ‘04 and has beenemployed as women’s health nurse practi-tioner with the same practice for the past10 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 Mariahave a 5 year old daughter, Ava, and a 2year old son, Marco.

Michael Walegur tells us, “I am inter-ested in cold regions. Specifically, I spe-cialize in permafrost, mountain climatol-ogy and periglacial geomorphology. Iconduct field work in the AppalachianMountains and Northern Alaska. I amalso happy to be with my wonderful girl-friend Alina Messick.”

Denise Kinney-Smith has been mar-ried 3 years to Gerard Smith. She’s enjoy-ing her life as a teacher and singer butmost of all as a “mom” to Daniel, their 2year old son.

Kelly Fitzpatrick-Mullahy married fel-low Prep grad Brendan Mullahy ’91 inSept ’04. Prior to that was an assistantbasketball coach at Duquesne Universityand Georgetown University and playedbasketball professionally overseas inTurkey, Ireland and France.

Brendan Mullahy married fellow Prepgrad Kelly Fitzpatrick ’91 in Sept ’04.Working as a specialist on the floor of theNYSE for the past 8 years.

Lori Dunn-Magliano reports, “I mar-ried the love of my life in September of2000. We gave birth to our beautifuldaughter, Gabriella, April 2, 2003. We justcompleted our family with the birth ofour son, Nicolas, May 7, 2005.”

Viviana Cristian tells us, “I recentlybought a townhouse and now in theprocess of remodeling. Continuing withlearning how to kayak, working out at thegym, and trying to travel as much as Ican. (Went to Alaska last summer.) I have3 wonderful godchildren. Enjoing singlelife.”

William Szabo graduated from StJohn’s University as a P.A. in ’96. Nowworks at an orthopedic practice inBrooklyn. Married his high school sweet-heart, Ivonna Rubio ’91, in 2000. Movedto Plainview in 2002. Awaiting the birthof their first child in late April.

Stephen Dachtera graduated lawschool in ’03 and was admitted to the barin NJ in March ’06.

Jean Marie England-Johnson says,“IT’S A BOY!! Bowie Vaughn Johnsonwas born 2/6/06 in Morgantown, WV. Heweighed 9lbs, 4oz and was 23 incheslong!!! At three months old he wasalready 15lbs, 10 oz.”

Lina Baiardi-Lodico tells us, “My hus-band William & I would like to announcethe birth of our son, William Presley,born on December 7th, 2005 (6lbs 13oz).He is adored by big sisters Alexis (5) andLauren (3 1/2). I am currently workingfreelance for two apparel Manufacturersin Manhattan.”

Francisca DeVera-Torres was reallylooking forward to the reunion, but wasunable to make it. She and husbandCarlos (’89) ended up having their ownmini-reunion at new home in Melrose,MA. Both Mary Mullins-Rogers’ (’90) andPatricia Chiovari-Smith’s (’90) familiesstayed with them.

1992Susan Mary LoGiudice-Seidita says,“Hope everyone is doing well. Everythingis great here. I have a wonderful husband(Girolamo) whom I married in ’99, andtwo beautiful children. Still have fantastic

memories from Prep. Hope you do too!”

Amanda-Rattray-Bywater welcomedher first child, Rebecca Mae, on August17, 2005.

Stacy Brown-Mallia tells us, “InAugust of 2005, my husband and I elopedin Las Vegas, Nevada. We live in our newhome in Wantagh with our two pugs.”

Berthy Calvache-Murphy has 2 kids:Emily (8) and Joey (4). 2 cats: Latte andMilkshake. 1 dog: Bear.

Stephen Capurso married October 23,1999 to Denise. They have two daugh-ters: Leah, born July 31, 2002, andCatherine, born April 8, 2005.

Jeanette Tripoli-Cigliano: daughter,Livia Grace Cigliano.

Suzanne Colagiacomo-Stallone has athree-year-old son, Louis.

Michael N. Daloia: Daughter, Gianna,was born on 5/11/2005.

Maria Diblasi-Mirabile and her hus-band Joe have two boys: Joseph (5) andPaul (2).

Gregory Dietrich: Son, Mason KennethDietrich, born 2/1/05.

Dina Dimino: Daughters Victoria (bornon 11/05/01) and Olivia (born on01/02/05).

Cara Donlon-Cotton: Daughter, CeliaKathleen, born 12/30/2004.

Heather Dowd has twin daughters,Reese and Brigitte, born on June 17, 2005.

Michael Feeley was married to Sue JoZambrotto (Class of 1993) on April 24,1999. They have two beautiful children,Michael Jr. and Caitlin. N.Y.C. PoliceOfficer since 1997.

Jennifer Kump-Finucane had a babygirl on July 24, 2005: Lily Marie Finucane.

Denise Rohe-Frising: Son, MichaelJames, born June 14th, 2003; daughter,Ava Marie, born May 25, 2005. FormerManager of the Solid Tumor GI,

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Hepatobiliary, Gastroenterology,Dermatology, Plastics andReconstruction, General Medicine,Cardiology and Pre-Admission TestingServices.

Erica Vazquez-Gonzalez: Daughter,Gabriella, born 2/16/01; daughter,Marissa, born 2/18/03

Michele Hogsett tells us, “Since gradu-ating from Penn State University in 1996,I have been working at the Grand HyattNew York Hotel in Midtown. I am cur-rently in the Convention ServicesDepartment and assist with the largerconferences and conventions the Hyatthosts.”

Lisa D’Alessio and her husband haveone daughter, Alexa Rose, born 11/12/04.

Roberta Parziale-Lataille: DaughterLucia, born 12/29/04.

Margaret O’Connor-Hanson says,“My sister, SFP ’95, is now a pediatrician.She and her husband welcomed a gor-geous baby boy into the world on 7-11-05!Monika Patel-Amin has one daughter,Anjali (2 years old).

Michele Pedretti-Moussally marriedRobert N. Moussally on September 11, 1999.Had several Prep alumni in the weddingparty, including Melissa Gorsline, BarbaraMcNulty, Katie Murray and Heather Dowd!Had been living in Bay Ridge Brooklyn untilthe Summer of 2004 when she and her hus-band moved to Howard Beach. On May 7,2004 their first child was welcomed: Rocco-Joseph Pedretti-Mousally.

Theresa Roseburg-Popov: Expectingour first child on April 2nd

Paul Presti says, “Family now lives onLong Island. My brother is in Manhattan.He’s a practicing Dentist. I live with mywife and dog in Manhattan while I finishmy residency in ENT/Head and NeckSurgery.”

Jovanna Salazar-Quindes: 2 boys,Christopher (5) and Cristian (3).

Amanda Rattray-Bywater welcomedher first child, Rebecca Mae, on August17, 2005.

Joseph Rivello lives in New Hyde Park,Nassau County with family. Happily mar-ried for 5 years now to Diana MorenoRivello (Newtown/Queens College). Son:Joe, 3 months. Daughter: Amanda, 2 years.

Mark Sobieski: Snuggles, our dog, bornin 2005.

Janet Vozila-Stemberger: Son,Andrew Lucas, born May 27th, 2004.

Jessica Vomero: First child, a babygirl, is due 4/23/06.

Nancy Wiese-Williams tells us, “Ourdaughter, Sarah, is in kindergarten at OurLady of the Snows School in Floral Park.Our son, Robert, is 2 years old.”

Brenda Cooney says, “Yes, I still live inCollege Point, in an apartment in my par-ents’ building. I’m saving for the futureand spending time with my wonderfulparents (when I’m not traveling for work).My extended family has grown too.”

1993Julie Bagnato-Fleming writes,“Jimmy and I have a beautiful baby boy,James Franco, who was born 12/27/03.”

Charles Angelino says, “Our son, Jake,was born on July 25, 2004.”

Claudia Benvenuto tells us, “I’ve beenmarried for four years and my husbandand I are expecting our first son in a fewweeks. We can’t wait!”

Christine Blake-Sarmuksnis marriedon June 26, 2004. Son, JD, born October24, 2004. Second child due May 04, 2006.

Krista Bruno-Vaughan: Son, AnthonyLouis, was born on 9/12/03; another son,Michael Jason, was born on 11/03/05.

Nicole Gallo is working as an RN atWinthrop University Hospital--ICU. Shepresently lives in Howard Beach. Will bemoving to Naples, Florida where she ishaving a house built.

Roselia Norico-Clark: One son,Caden, 1 1/2 years old.

Catherine Persichette-Cremona:Son, Nicholas, born 8/21/2005.

Cristine McCabe-Defelice tells us, “Iam currently a Real Estate agentw/RE/Max in Nassau, Suffolk andQueens. I live in Farmingdale with myhusband and two sons.”

JoAnn Kadien says, “Hi everyone!Well, since I left St. Francis Prep, I wenton to college at Rensselaer PolytechnicInstitute Graduated with a B.S. inManagement Systems. After college, Ireturned home to Queens, and worked inNYC for AMS (consulting company).”

Sue Jo Zambrotto: Two children,Michael Patrick (05/02) and Caitlin Emily(07/05).

James Fleming tells us, “Julie and Ihad a baby boy, James Francis.”

Jacqueline Ganthier-Licht: 1 child,Ryan, 3 years old.

Erin Maloney has a little boy namedWill born January 22, 2005.

Deniene Kooi says, “Our son, Nicolas,was born on 9/04/04.”

Renee Mossa reports that she hasbeen working in downtown Manhattanat Prudential Investments as a BusinessAnalyst since 1998.

Diana Bernet-Natole is getting mar-ried to Marc Natole (also a ’93 graduate).Marc has an 11 year old son, Bryan.Diana has been teaching for 8 years.

Erika Lampkin-Piagetti has two sons:Zion (4) and Zachery (2) and anotherdue in February 2006.

1994Jennifer Risi is currently an SVP/MSrunning North American operations forthe Global Strategic Media practice atWeber Shandwick, a leading public rela-tions firm. She specializes in corporateand CEO communications working withsuch leading clients as Siemens, Allstateetc.

Michele Vizza-Borzumato and hus-band John welcomed their first baby on12/6/05, Jacqueline Vienna. Her god-mother is Lorna Deans-Coscia, SFP 1994.

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James Dooley is now a film composerliving out in Santa Monica, CA, and he hadhis first big screen movie where he is thelead composer. The film is entitled “Whena 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 anotherbundle of joy this summer!”

John Carmichael is currently residingin Dallas, TX and is an AdvertisingAccount Director with The RichardsGroup.

Sappho Cheng-Winder was marriedin 2000 to a wonderful man. They areparents to a beautiful baby girl.

Mary Ann Fernandez-Cooper is hap-pily living in the Poconos with 2 dogs anda lovely cat.

Mark DeLeonardis has lived in Greer,South Carolina since May 2005.

Melinda Dyer-Lendemann: DaughterAshley celebrates her second birthday inSeptember.

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), bornOctober 12, 2004.

Kimberly Larkin-Battista: SistersKaren and Kelly also graduated from Prep.

Daniela Zahtila has a new addition tothe family: Brandon James was born onJune 12th, 2005!

Kristin Schoenberger-Meadowsand husband Dean are proud toannounce the birth of their first child,Emily Renee, in April 2005.

Michelle Carroll married on 10-01-05and celebrated on a fantastic Yacht cruisearound Manhattan with family andfriends!

Lori Bianchi-Newman has twindaughters: Caitlin Jill and Emily Hope(born 11/8/04).

Lisa Marie Kay-Scarola marriedLenny Scarola on June 18, 2005 andbought a house in Roslyn. She’s currentlyan Associate Director of Compensation inthe Human Resources office at St. John’sUniversity in Queens.

Robert Goodman tells us, “After Prep Iwent to college, during which time I hadthe opportunity to travel and live in Asia:Japan, the Phillipines, China, etc., andEurope. Joined a religious community until2001. Came back to NY and now teachComputer at St. Mary’s in Manhasset.”

Mary Elizabeth Gambino-Corriganand her husband, Tom, are expectingtheir second child this Fall 2006. Picturesto follow!

1995Maria Borgogelli was married July2006!

Dawn-Marie Brown married NoelMcNiff in March 2006.

Kelly Ann Canestra-Critelli has a son.

Michael Cartier is married with 2 chil-dren: Kayla (4) & James (1).

Carmelina DiPietrantonio was recentlyengaged to Joe Lalley.

Robert Francis Keller was expectingfirst child last spring. Sister, Nicole, alsoan alum.

Eugene Kurdy writes, “I am currentlyself-employed as an ApplicationsDeveloper (Computer Programmer) con-sultant and I am looking to start anotherbusiness soon. I am very close to my fami-ly but have been independent since a cou-ple of years after I bought an apartment.”

Maria Rodriguez is living in NorthCarolina. Her husband is a Sergeant inthe US Marine Corps at Camp Lejeune.

James Salvo lives in Roselle Park, NJand was recently hired by the schoolboard to replace the longtime principalwho retired in June. James had been afourth-grade elementary school teacher inWest Freehold, NJ.

Muriel Carrillo tells us she is happilymarried to a wonderful husband!!! Nochildren...yet!!!! Proudly serving theU.S.!!!! Representando La ComunidadLatina!!!

Carol Flaim says, “Our baby boy, RyanThomas, was born on 8/3/05.”

Gary Westhoff is the brother of Laura(Westhoff) O’Neill, Class of 1988.

1996Meghan Antani-Lipcon married ScottLipcon on 7/17/05 at Flowerfield in St.James, NY. They met while playing with

Jennifer Risi,’94 is currently an SVP/MS runningNorth American operations for the Global StrategicMedia practice at Weber Shandwick, a leadingpublic relations firm. She specializes in corporateand CEO communications working with such lead-ing clients as Siemens, Allstate, Best Buy, Century21, MasterCard etc.

Sofia Christina Guthenberg, born 1-12-06 to Mr. &Mrs. Michael Guthenberg ’94 and son of Mr.Robert Guthenberg of the Math Dept.

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the John Hopkins University Concert andPep Bands. Donna Wrublewski ’96attended the wedding. Bride and Groomhad a very restful honeymoon on YoungIsland, St. Vincent. They now live inLaurel, MD and Meghan teaches 4th and5th grade Math and Science.

Elaine Rodriguez-Callahan marriedSteven Callahan on 11/5/05.

Sabrina Simonetti was married August’06 on Long Island.

Pina Gulla graduated Albany LawSchool in ’04 and is now a practicingattorney at an Intellectual Property lawfirm on Long Island. Married CharlesCampagna on 7/15/06 and just bought ahome in S. Huntington.

Nicole Torre is currently a 6th and 7thgrade math teacher. She finished her firstMasters Degree in AdolescentEducation/Mathematics in May and willbe starting another Masters in EducationAdministration 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’sbeen too long! I graduated from Hofstrain ’00 with a degree in business and thenwent 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 JeffreyEgol on 6/4/05. She is in Med school atCreighton University. She missed seeingeveryone at the reunion!

Irene Ho graduated from SUNY StonyBrook in ’00 with a BA in Psychology andthen continued onto nursing school atMolloy College, graduating in ’03 with aBS in Nursing. She currently lives inManhattan and works at NYPH Cornellas a Cardiac Registered Nurse.

Catherine Costanzo-Keenan mar-ried on 6/4/05 and completed St. John’sUniversity MBA program May ’06.

Pamela DeVoti-Ginex was married on10/25/03 to Anthony Ginex.

Dina Anastasis-Milonopoulos married in 7/04.

Nadia Giaccio-Avigliano writes, “Aftermy undergraduate work I obtained myMaster’s in Elementary Ed from St John’sUniversity. I taught Kindergarten for fouryears and then pursued my dream ofopening my own dance studio, Nadia’sPerforming Arts Centre. I was married on8/20/05.”

Lisa Mauceri says, “After graduatingwith a photography degree I worked in ahigh end digital photo studio. After a fewyears of learning the photograph industryI became a photo editor for a celebrityphoto agency called WireImage.com andFilmmagic.com.”

Alexandra Simpson, DDS graduatedNYU College of Dentistry in ’04.Completed her residency at the BronxVeterans Hospital in 7/05. Currentlyworking in a private practice in midtownManhattan and as a part-time attendingat the Bronx Veterans Hospital.

Marcela Sabani-Reglis: StephanosPeter was born on 11/15/05.

Kelly Larkin recently bought a co-op inBayside with her sister. Received herMasters from St. John’s in ’02 (ReadingSpecialist). Worked as a Resource RoomTeacher for 6 years. Currently employedby the NYC Board of Education.

Abelardo Leston received his Master ofArts in History from Queens College inJune ’05. Was the first recipient of theFrank Mesli Prize for Graduate Researchfor his thesis, The Tank and Its Doctrine:The Evolution of the Tank and ItsRelationship to American War.

Danielle Bonnici-Hopkins was marriedto Dennis Hopkins Jr in 10/04. Currentlycompleting a Master of Science of teachingat Fordham University and a MFA in cre-ative writing at City College. Teaches 9thand 10th grade English in Manhattan.

Jennifer Roses lives in Queens. Hasbeen teaching in a Catholic school inMiddle Village for 5 years now. She tellsus, “I’m excited to say that I will be mar-rying my high school sweetheart inMarch of ’07 and will be receiving my

Master’s degree this June!”

Jenny Haseney says, “Hi everyone! Iam currently working as a pediatric phys-ical therapist in Manhattan and Queens.I am working toward a certificate to workwith children in the early interventionprogram and as a pediatric specialist. Igraduated from the State University ofStony Brook.”

Maria Bayes-Minetti married inAugust ’03 and is expecting first baby inApril ’06.

Sabrina Freyre will be graduating withan MBA from Boston University thissummer ’06.

Paula Vouvoudakis-Parisi was mar-ried on 11/7/04 to Michael Parisi ’96.

Maureen Wagner-Duda was married in’04 to Michael Duda. They had a baby on9/10/05, Michael Jr. She is currently theassistant Varsity Women’s Basketball coach atPrep. She received her graduate degree inMath/Education from Queens College in ’03.

Darlene Surillo-Capolupo marriedthe love of her life, Anthony Capolupo,on 10/2/05.

Rosemary Antonelle was engaged inDecember ’05 to Lt. Thomas Quast,Villanova Class of ’01.

Lynda Ortiz-Galanis ’96 and Nick Galanis ’96

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Daniel McGloin lives in the Boston areais getting his Master’s in Philosophy atTufts. Returning to NYC before pursuinga PhD.

Christina Andricosky-Dagnello wasmarried in ’03 to Jerry Dagnello> Theyhave a daughter, Rebecca, born in May ’04.

Kerri O’Connor-Evangelista wasmarried in 11/04.

Nicholas Baldassaro got married toanother ’96 Prep grad, Kerri Mulqueen,on 12/17/05! Spent Christmas in Mauion their honeymoon and now they’reback at their apartment in Kew Gardenswith Fishy and Lola.

Mary Kathryn Bray studied art andfashion in London, and has been luckyenough to continue to travel. She is also ayoga teacher.

Rosa Calamita-Alzugaray has movedto Cincinnati, Ohio.

Aimee Daly: 2 children, Zahara andMaddox.

Christopher D’Orazi says, “I marriedmy wife Lillian on October 18, 2003. Weare the proud parents of two girls. I amfinalizing the adoption of my step-daugh-ter, Rosina, 5. Vivian was born August 2,2004. I am currently starting my owncatering business, Comfortable Elegance.”

Jessica Dowd-Wilde is married toDaniel Wilde.

Elizabeth Evertsz is currently engagedand will be getting married soon.

Doreen Franquinha says, “My sister isMichelle Romeo!!! I have a niece and anephew 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 inHoward Beach and have a dog and a cat.No children yet but we think we will inthe future. I work for the Visiting NurseService of New York.”

Agata Grabowska reports, “I have afive-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. InJune 2005, my sister Karen (‘98) and Ibought a co-op together in Bayside.”

Dennis Lattmann: Stepdaughter,Taylor, 8 years old; son, Dennis Jr., 2 1/2years old; daughter, Nicole Ann, 2 1/2years old. Yes.....twins!

Erika Schaetzle-Marrero has a 6 yearold daughter, Isabella Rose.

Christina Andricosky-Dagnello:Daughter, Rebecca Rose Dagnello

Joseph McCleary: Son Andrew born8/19/05.

Sheila McGann-Bivona is currentlyemployed at Elmhurst Hospital inQueens, NY. She is the Blood Donor Recruiter for the hospital and managesthe Donor Department.

Maire McGrail says, “I’m engaged!Getting married to Brian Warzecha onJuly 14, 2006 at Our Lady of the BlessedSacrament in Bayside. I’m currently liv-ing in Rye Brook, NY and teaching as areading specialist in Upper NyackElementary School in Rockland County.Hope everyone is well.”

Jennifer O’Neill says she’s doing well,working for Cornell University in NYCcoordinating a nutrition education pro-gram in Brooklyn and Queens. Gettingmarried in Summer 2006!

Michelle Romeo-Pedalino tells us,“Doreen Franquinha is my sister!!”

Lauren Pereira is engaged to be mar-ried on 11/10/2006 to Prep alum, RichAichinger Jr., Class of ’87. They plan tobuy a mother/daughter house in the nearfuture to be close to her parents, and theylook forward to starting a family.

Andrea Falco-Tulimieri got marriedthis June. She says The Mass at St. A’s andreception at the Crescent Beach Clubwere beautiful! She sends “thanks” to herfamily and friends for being so support-ive--including Susanna Hoffman andKathrine Grappone-Krysa (‘96).

Kerri Mulqueen-Baldassaro gotmarried to Nick Baldassaro on 12/17/05at St. Ann’s Church in Flushing, NY andthen held the reception at Moran’sChelsea on the West Side of Manhattan.The wedding party featured many fellowSFP graduates, including Tricia Mulqueen’84 and Eileen (Mulqueen) Posch ’81.

Sandra Kyriakoudes and RichardLoGalbo (Class of 1995) became engagedon Memorial Day 2006. The wedding datehas been set for July 21, 2007.

Luigi Pedalino says, “I just wanted tosay to everyone what a wonderful time Ihad on Saturday (at the reunion). It wasso great to see everyone and to know thateveryone is doing so well. I apologize if Ididn’t get a chance to say hello to every-one, but 4 hours at Prep and another 4hours on the road….”

1997Elizabeth Fernandes-Cioffi marriedDouglas Cioffi from Kellenberg MemorialHS on July 29, 2005. Newleyweds and newhomeowners live in West Babylon, NY.

Lauren Dowd is the proud aunt ofReese Margaret and Brigitte Rae, born6/17/05 to her sister Heather (class of ’92)and her husband Eric.

Shani Duplessy tells us, “Everythingwith me is just about the same that it wasin high school. I am about to finish myMaster’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 isfine. We moved to Hempstead about 3years ago.”

Karen Tomanelli-Hoffman and hus-band Justin have been married for 2 yearsnow, and they have a baby girl on theway. She is due Thanksgiving Day!!

Jennifer Baldea-Lombardi was mar-ried in September 2004. She and her hus-band moved into their new home inMarch of 2005.

Margarita Christoforou-Maraveland her husband have their own businessand work with many successful people inwholesale/retail distribution. They dobusiness with Circuit City, Barnes andNoble, and Omaha Steaks (among others)

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and are now number one in online salesin the health/nutrition market.

Christopher Marotta: It’s A Boy!Matteo Antonio Marotta.

Nicole Romano-Levine: Landon JayLevine born 11/12/2004.

Frank Scandariato graduated NYITwith a BA in Fine Arts. Purchased a homeand moved to Boca Raton, Florida. Worksas a graphic artist for a production com-pany that stages and produces corporateevent showcases.

William Vallely, Jr. is engaged to bemarried 03/24/2007. He is in the UnitedStates Marine Corps and was deployed inIraq for 2 tours—‘03 initial assault; ‘04occupation exercise.

1998Paul LaGattuta tells us, “Amber and Iare proud to announce the birth of ourdaughter Summer Allison on 01/11/05.We are living in Hoboken, New Jerseyand working in Manhattan.”

Christine Alba says, “I have one 1 son,Joey, who is almost 7 years old now. Iwork part- time as a bookkeeper and goto 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 mar-ried in February 2004 to Kevin McCarthywho she met at John Jay College whilegetting her undergraduate degree. InSeptember 2004 she received her Mastersdegree from NYU and is now teaching ina self-contained special education class inCarroll Gardens, Brooklyn.

Darlene Mitrano: Siblings StantonMitrano, SFP Class of 2000; JenniferMoraglia, SFP Class of 1994.

Lisa Dellegrazie tells us, “We have ason, Michael!”

Daragh Quinn was engaged 12/25/05.

Theresa Schaumburg tells us, “I’vebeen with a wonderful guy, David

Skrobe, for 5 1/2 years. We may beengaged this year. I drive a G35 Coupe‘05. Sibling: Joanna Schaumburg ’02.”

1999Michelle Teylan and Warren Algenio’00 had a baby boy, Matthew, on 2/28/05.

Vennus Ballen is a second year medicalstudent at Mount Sinai School ofMedicine.

Heather Fitzpatrick says, “I’ve donesome work in acting. I’ve been in a fewlocal theater things, including one off-offBroadway show. I was also an extra onSaturday Night Live.”

Christa Haberstroh tells us she has 3brilliant and unique siblings, a sister, 18,and two brothers, 15 and 10, and also aterrific and supportive mother andfather. She says she’s also lucky enough tohave a great stepmother and stepfather,and she plans to marry her wonderful,caring boyfriend.

Andria LoMele became engaged to awonderful man on September 2, 2005.She says it was a complete surprise!!

Sarah Ocampo says, “Check out mybig brother, John, Class of 1993, and mylittle sister, Margaret, Class of 2005.”

Sara Niederman is married to a won-derful man she met in college, and theyare expecting their first child in April2006.

Kimberly Toscano graduated fromNew England Conservatory with aMaster of Music in PercussionPerformance in May 2005, and is nowdoing post-graduate studies with WillHudgins. Also, freelancing, auditioning,and teaching around MA, NY and sur-rounding areas.

Jessica Yeager lives in Texas. She saysher Prep “family members,” Fay Serafica,Brandi McLoughlin and Paul Wunsch,are still her best friends and will alwaysbe like siblings.

2000Tara Maloney: Daughter, Leila Rayne(7/27/05).

Yessenia Sarmiento: Beautiful daugh-ter, Mikayla Dayneen Castrillon, willsoon be 2 years old! (Born 11/19/2004.)

2001Frank Scaduto has an older sister whograduated from Prep in 1998.

2002Lauren Bedell: Brother, James, age 24;sister, Vanessa, age 19, also an SFP alum.

Diana Cuppini is getting married onJuly 7, 2007 to Anthony Park, BaysideHigh School ’99 and NYU ‘03.

Jamie Farino tells us his sister Jennifer,who graduated from Prep in 1996, wasmarried on August 5, 2006 to JosephWalsh.

Kimberly Fitzpatrick had a son onOctober 31, 2003. His name is BrandonFitzpatrick.

Vincent Mazzurco will be commis-sioned a 2nd Lieutenant in the USMarine Corps upon graduation fromAnnapolis next year. He hopes to beengaged in the Infantry or HumanIntelligence.

2004Emilie Lenglain says she met the manof her dreams in May 2005. Family allover America and France.

2005Margaret Ocampo: Siblings, JohnJoseph, Class of ’93; Sarah Ann Mary,Class of ’99.

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In addition, as part of the Hall of Fame induction program,Honorary Alumnus status was conferred upon Dr. RobertCorbino, longtime Chairman of the Music Department at thePrep; John Finnochio, SFP Fathers’ Guild leader for many years;and Midge Stack-Lennon, former teacher, coach, and guidancecounselor at the Prep.

The Prep recognizes the numerous contributions of thesefine people with these well-deserved honors, and celebrates withthem the return of our special Anniversary Class members. Seesome of the pictures from the April 8th event here.

On for Ol’ St. Francis!

April 8th Hall of Fame Induction & Alumni Spring Reunion

Honorary Alum John Finnochio with Bro. Leonard

Honorary Alum Dr. Robert Corbino (center) with Bro. Leonard and former studentLuigi Pedalino ’96

Honorary Alum Midge Stack-Lennon (right) with Donna Rodger ’77

50th Anniversary Grad, Harold Kelly ’56, receiveshis Alumni Board Service Award

Alumni Board President Wally Bishop ’80 receiveshis service award from Bro. Leonard

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April 8th Hall of Fame Induction & Alumni Spring Reunion

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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 HealthServices 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 22ndat the headquarters of Bloomberg Financial Services in midtown Manhattan. This was hosted by Prep grad andBloomberg Manager, Jennifer Dooley ’93.

If you are interested in learning mote about the Financial Services Alumni Chapter or any of the other new chapters, pleasecontact Linda Giamonna in the Development Office at 718.423.8810 ext. 324 or you can e-mail: development@sfponline.org.

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

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More than 150 golfers and 200dinner guests joined together at theCherry Valley Country Club inGarden City on June 19th to honorJane Modry, recently retired after 38years of dedicated service, first atBishop Reilly High School, and thenat St. Francis Prep.

Jane Modry has often beendescribed as “Pioneer” in the world ofwomen’s athletics, serving not only ascoach in four different sports atBishop Reilly and then St. FrancisPrep but also as a very capableadministrator, as exemplified by herefforts to establish the Diocese ofBrooklyn Athletic Association in1971-72, her tenure as Women’sAthletic Director at the Prep from 1984-1999, and herrecognition in 1993 as “Administrator of the Year” by theNYS CHSAA AthleticAdministrators Association. And allthis while keeping up with herdaily duties as a Physical Educationteacher at Reilly and the Prep.

Following her fifteen-yeartenure as Athletic Director, Janeassumed the role of Director ofStudent Activities at the Prep in1999 and served in that capacityuntil her retire-ment in 2005.During that timeshe was responsi-ble for establish-ing a number ofnew, innovativeactivities and pro-grams. She alsoserved as theStudentCouncilDirector from2000-2005,and guidedthat groupthrough theprocess of re-organizing

into its current StudentGovernment form.

Jane continues to serve asthe Diocese of Brooklyn’sRepresentative to the NYSCatholic High School AthleticAssociation and as the CHSAARepresentative to the NYSFederation of Secondary SchoolsAthletic Association (positionsshe has held since 1982), whilealso serving as Secretary of theNYS Federation for the last tenyears.

In 1991 Jane was inductedinto the Diocese of Brooklyn’sHall of Fame. In 2000 she wasnamed an Honorary Alumnus of

St. Francis Prep, and in 2003 she received the FranciscanSpirit Award.

And perhaps it is the Franciscan SpiritAward that best characterizes her contributionsover the years, since, in the words of many of herformer students and colleagues, “Jane was always

there; her doorwas alwaysopen.” In herown words: “Ihope that I havegiven them (thestudents) adesire to beactive adults.Also, that theywould be fair inall that they do.”

She loved“meeting andgetting toknow such awide varietyof students,and workingwith such adedicatedand knowl-edgeable fac-ulty andstaff.”

June 19th Golf Classic honors Jane Modry

Jane through the years at St. Francis Prep.

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Jane has now retired to the Pocono Mountains whereshe resides in Lake Ariel, PA. She is an avid golfer and con-tinues to play regularly. She has one brother, William, andhe and his wife live in Ohio.

In summary, perhaps the words of an esteemed for-mer colleague, Sister Eileen Harrigan, SC, really say it best:“Jane Modry is a legend in the Physical EducationDepartment 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 organizationthat it is today. Jane went on to develop new programs,raised the quality of Girls’ sports, influenced neighboringschools to form a federation, and provided a leadershiprole in the Diocese. Jane is a role model of integrity whodisplayed genuine concern for her players, and St. FrancisPrep has benefited by her presence for more than 30 years.Thank you Jane!”

June 19, 2006 at The Cherry Valley Club

Celebrating at the 13th Annual Golf Classic at The Cherry Valley Club.

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June 19th Golf Classic

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– 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.

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!

St.Francis PrepHOMECOMING WEEKEND 2006

OCTOBER 12-15

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

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Sat. 9/9 Holy Cross at SJU 7:00 PM

Sat. 9/16 Kellenberg at Hofstra 7:00 PM

Sat. 9/23 Christ the King at SJU 7:00 PM

Fri. 9/29 Cardinal Hayes SUNY Maritime 7:00 PM

Sun. 10/8 Bishop Ford at Midwood HS 2:30 PM

Sun. 10/15 St. Peter’s at SJU (Homecoming) 1:00 PM

Sat. 10/22 Fordham Prep at SJU 1:00 PM

Sat. 10/28 Xavier Aviator 1:00 PMSports Complex

St. Francis Prep Varsity Football Schedule

– 2006 –

Sat. 9/9 Holy Cross Crocheron Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 9/16 Kellenberg Kellenberg 10:00 AM

Sat. 9/23 Christ the King Cunningham Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 9/30 Cardinal Hayes Pelham Bay Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 10/7 Stepinac Stepinac 10:00 AM

Sat. 10/14 St. Peter’s Cunningham Park 1:00 PM

Sat. 10/21 Fordham Prep Cunningham Park 1:00 PM

Sat. 10/28 Xavier Kings Bay 1:00 PM

St. Francis Prep Junior Varsity Football Schedule

– 2006 –

Sat. 9/16 Chaminade Cunningham Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 9/23 Holy Trinity Holy Trinity 10:00 AM

Sat. 9/30 St. John the Baptist Cunningham Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 10/7 Bishop Ford Cunningham Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 10/14 St. Joseph by the Sea St. Joseph by the Sea 10:00 AM

Sat. 10/21 Fordham Prep Murphy Field 7:00 PM

Sat. 10/28 Xavier Cunningham Park 10:00 AM

Sat. 11/4 Holy Cross Crocheron Park 10:00 AM

St. Francis Prep Freshman Football Schedule

– 2006 –

Interscholastic Sports Summary – Fall 2005 & Spring 2006

Interscholast ic Sp or ts Summar y – Fal l 2005Bowling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Place in the DivisionCross Country (Boys) . . . . . .Brooklyn/Queens ChampionsCross Country(Girls) . . . . . . .Brooklyn/Queens ChampionsFootball . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . AA Division Champions

(Coach O’Connor wins 300th game in championship against St. Peter’s)

Gymnastics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3rd Place in the DivisionSoccer (Boys) . . . . . Quarterfinalist in the City ChampionshipSoccer (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Semi-Finalist in the Long Isla

ChampionshipSwimming (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . 5th Place in the ChampionshipsTennis (Girls) . . . . . . . . . Long Island & STATE CHAMPIONS –

7th consecutive yearVollyball (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-offHandball . . . . . . . . . . .CITY CHAMPION – 4th consecutive yearOutdoor Track (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn/Queens Runner-up Outdoor Track (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn/Queens Runner-upSoftball (Girls) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Brooklyn/Queens CHAMPION –

City FinalistTennis (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . City Semi-FinalistVolleyball (Boys) . . . . . . . . . . . . Long Island League Semi-Finalist

The Al Powers Award Winners:Gina Dermigny Cross Country/Indoor Track/

Outdoor TrackAttending FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Patrick Wagner Soccer/GolfAttending UNIVERSITY of SCRANTON

The 2005 Varsity Football Champs

By Joseph Pantaleo ’03

As a young man trying to find his way in life, I have beenable to accomplish many things with the aid of my parents,teachers, peers, and other members of my community. I can-not help but remember while I was at the Prep, Mr. TonyGrimm, the moderator of the newspaper in which I wasEditor-in-Chief, saying to me, “To whom great things aregiven, great things are expected.” I have never let go of thissaying. I also have never let go of the bond that I have withST. FRANCIS PREP. This was more than a high school formost teenagers who passed through the doors of the school.It became a home and family and a place to turn to in timesof crisis or in times of joy. As an alumnus, I now find myselfcoming back to the Prep to help those students who needguidance. As for myself, I have also turned back to Prep forguidance and reassurance in my own life, and this is where mystory begins.

Ever since I was in the second grade, my ambition hasbeen to become a dentist. The infamous question “Why doyou want to become a dentist?” is usually the first thing I hearwhenever I tell someone about my chosen career path.Having been a Pre-Dental major for the past three years, Ihave also heard numerous other comments such as, “You real-ly want to look at peoples’ mouths all day?!?” and, “I hate den-tists!”

Well, even though a majority of the people throughouthistory hated going to the dentist (but were usually far betteroff for the trouble), this goal of mine is becoming a reality andnow it is my turn to ask someone for assistance and guidance.

After speaking to my advisors at St. Francis College, I wastold to go back to my high school and see if an alumnusmight be willing to show me “the ropes.” Maybe they wouldhave advice on the dental school admission process or couldshow me what type of practice I should pursue, or even allowme to observe their own dental practice. As a member of theSt. Francis Prep Alumni Board, I have been a part of the

recent initiative to develop the new Alumni Website. Thiswebsite was thought to be the best way to enhance the lines ofcommunication with the vast number of alumni that St.Francis Prep has placed throughout the country (and theworld), while also making it much easier for graduates to helpother graduates. With this in mind, I decided to put the web-site to the test. I took the tools the Prep provided for me and Isearched on the website for all alumni who have registered onthe site and have a career in Dentistry.

I e-mailed a couple of the people whose names I saw, butone name was of particular interest because it was close-by inthe city and it seemed like it might be a good fit. The namethat I came across was Dr. Alexandra Simpson, DDS (SFPClass of 1996). She graduated from NYU (where I am look-ing to attend) and I could not help but think that it would bea good idea to e-mail her and see what would happen. Well,little did I know that I would soon be walking into an officesetting that was more than accommodating and where I couldreally “learn the ropes.”

Dr. Simpson recently graduated from NYU College ofDentistry and she has allowed me to have “hands-on” experi-ence and really see what Dentistry is all about. The first time Iwalked into her office, I could see that Dr. Simpson’s attitudeand actions truly embodied the ideals we were taught at St.Francis Prep. I have been in the office for a couple of monthsnow as her assistant, and I have learned a great deal aboutDentistry, including how to run a private practice (from thediscussions I have had with her, her father and her stepmoth-er). I could not help but feel that I was in the presence of aloyal St. Francis Prep graduate when I heard these words fromDr. Simpson: “My father has given me a lot and I was luckyenough to work in a Dental office and gain experience before Iwent into Dental school. In fact, I have been given much morethan the average person, so the least I can do is give somethingback 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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The Alumni Website: A Very Practical Application

The St. Francis Prep Alumni Website Go to http://alumni.sfponline.org for the following:

Much more will be added in the months ahead! Over 4,000 graduates have registered thus far!

• Alumni Registration • Event Calendar / Information • Event Registration• Online Giving • Online Store / Merchandise

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The Alumni Board is soliciting and publishing advertising to appear in GradNews. With a circulation of well over20,000 “subscribers” for each issue, this new section will provide many alumni and friends of the Prep a chance topromote their businesses and services to all the members of the Prep “family” locally and across the country. It will also help defray the cost of producing and mailing the GradNews—a publication that continues to expand and improve each year.

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Almost MadeA heartfelt one-man show written and performed by St. Francis Prep's OwnLouie Liberti (Class of 1983)

Coming home to eulogize his father, a man faces haunting memories of theircomplicated relationship. Throughout his childhood,Louie idolized his fatherwhile working in the “family” owned club. Blind to his father's faults untilwitnessing his tragic downward spiral, a devastated Louie escaped acrossthe country, only to make the same mistakes his father did. Wanting tohonor 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 withoutbecoming our father?

October 13th - December 3rd, 2006Urban 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) 466-5830For more info and for reservations, log ontohttp://www.smarttix.com/show.aspx?showCode=ALM0 orhttp://www.almost-made.com

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LAPCHICKBY 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, ofits style of play, of its social significance and of its maneuverings to become profitable entertainment. Lapchick respected basketball, andfans 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 ofFame player and member of the Original Celtics barnstorming team, a coach of four national championship teams at St. John’s, and the firstcoach of the New York Knicks, Lapchick made a lifetime of contributions to the game he loved. In LAPCHICK: The Life of a Legendary Playerand Coach in the Glory Days of Basketball (The Lyons Press, October 2006) the only biography dedicated to this legendary figure, Gus Alfierinot only tells Lapchick’s life story but also provides a priceless look at the history of the game—from its early rule changes and barnstormingand club teams, to dramatic National Invitational Tournament games (when the NIT was the best tournament in the country) and college bas-ketball point-shaving scandals, to the formation of the National Basketball Association. Perhaps most significantly, Lapchick’s signing of theKnicks’ 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 basketballfan 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. Heteaches in the graduate school at Stony Brook University and directs the All-American Basketball Camp on Long Island. Alfieri lives inSmithtown, New York. For more information about the author, e-mail gus@lapchickthebook.com 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 BradleyISBN 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 Publicist800-962-0973 x4544, eliza.byron@lyonspress.com

John Fabrizio (SFP’65) has recently published a new book about theBrooklyn 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 yourbuddies on the block . . . recall your first love . . . get into and out oftrouble . . . play the big ball game in the park! Come back and grow upwith me again!

Visit www.brooklynshadow.com for excerpts and purchasing information.

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ORDER FORM: Be sure to use the correct number of spaces and lines allowed for your brick.

The “Pathway to St. Francis” is a special brick walkway at the statue of St. Francis in front of the school at the intersection ofFrancis Lewis Boulevard and Horace Harding Expressway. The “Pathway” was formally dedicated with the initial 400 bricks onSunday, 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 benchesengraved 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 2,500bricks.

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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Justin KellySFP ’70

Mike GI ’63Vietnam

West Side StoryAlvernians ’94

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FootballChamps 1991

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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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Bob Stenger SEPTEMBER 30, 1933 - APRIL 1, 2006

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Save the DateSaturday, October 4, 2008

St. Francis Prep’s150th Anniversary Gala

(the formal “kick-off” of the Prep’s 2008-09 Sesquicentennial Year)

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