class notes Nancy Hebert Drago MBA’72, Carol and Kevin Fitzpatrick, Richard Glasheen, Patricia and John Greene, Barbara and Bob Kenny, Mary Ann DiMario Landry, Barbara Power Madden MS’73, Ann Wasilauskas Mulligan, Louise and David Oberhauser, Jack O’Neill, Virginia O’Neil, Joan (Tyldesley) ’64 and Tom Robinson, Mary and John Rossetti, Ella and James Russell, Bernard Shea, Donna and Robert Sullivan, and Mary Turbini.
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Correspondent: Missy Clancy Rudman newtonmiz@aol.com 1428 Primrose Lane Franklin, TN 37064 We received sad news, via Carol O’Shea Dyer and Judy Vollbrecht, RSCJ, that Marge Carroll Pluso died in February. Sr. Judy said that she and Marge had been roommates for three years. A recent note from Gael Sullivan Daly informed us that she and husband Tim ’60, JD’64, found the name of Marge’s husband, Tom, on their Florida homeowners list and invited him for dinner. Gael was looking forward to returning to Massachusetts in the summer to enjoy their 18th and 19th grandchildren. • Bill ’64 and Rosie (Hanley) Cloran joined Bill and Carol McGee Gardenier on a Caribbean cruise. Rosie thoroughly enjoyed relaxing after her skating season in Boston. • Mickey McQueeny Matthews wrote that she, Judy Thompson Collins, Mookie Stehling Kamps, and Maryann Morrissey Curtin got together for a minireunion at her home in Rhode Island. Mary Sue Flanagan was unable to attend due to her real estate business in DC. • Tom and Mary Nolan Calise welcomed a new grandson in April; he is their seventh grandson! • My husband, Bob Rudman ’60, and I went to the Cape in early April and then drove to Washington DC (via stops to see friends and relatives in Connecticut, New Jersey, and Maryland), to hear a friend of ours, a World War II veteran, speak at the Lincoln Theater about his experiences during the war.
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Correspondents: Frank and Eileen (Trish) Faggiano frank@faggianoconsulting.com 33 Gleason Road Reading, MA 01867; 781-944-0720 For many who may not have been able to attend our 50th reunion, the following includes excerpts from our 50th anniversary book. • Ken Gnazzo lives in Farmington, CT, with his wife, Kaye. They have three children, all of whom graduated from BC. Shortly after graduation, Ken joined his family’s food services business. His son is CEO, and Ken is proud that the company is now in the hands of a third generation. Ken serves as director of a number of companies in the Farmington area. • Shortly after graduation, Steve McCabe and his young family moved to Gilford, NH, where he was the town’s first administrator. He subsequently became the city manager of Franklin, NH, and the administrator for
two adjacent New York towns. Today he is very active in the leadership of a nonprofit organization. • Peggy and Bob Demers live in Lewisville, TX, and summer in Falmouth. Bob was a USMC pilot and served in Vietnam in 1965 and 1966. After completing his military service, he joined American Airlines as a pilot supervisor. He and Peggy have 3 children and 10 grandchildren. • One week after the Marathon tragedy, Margie Dooley Hoey brought her trained therapy dog, Tara, from Cape Cod to Boston to participate in a planned moment of silence. Margie said: “Young and old patted and caressed Tara, gaining strength and solace. Tara received a multitude of hugs and gave comfort to all.” • Mark Dullea with his wife, Donna Qualters ’71, and Frank and E. Trish Faggiano were volunteers at the 150th Anniversary Helping Hands Service Project at Conte Forum, where they packaged meals to be sent to hungry families in West Africa. • Our condolences to the families of Patricia O’Keefe O’Brien, MS’67, and Joyce Deveau Kennedy, both of whom died in December 2012, and Owen Feeney, who passed away in February 2013. • Best wishes to all and remember, we would love to hear from you.
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Correspondent: Mary Ann Brennan Keyes makmad@comcast.net 26 Ridgewood Crossing Hingham, MA 02043 Julie McGraw Brown writes that she is getting settled in Austin after many years in San Antonio. Living closer to her daughter and grandchildren “is just great,” she says. • The Florida minireunions were wonderful, thanks to the organizing efforts of Anne Gallagher Murphy and the hostesses Holley Hicok Schroeder and Pat Beck Klebba. We’re hoping it can be repeated next year. • Katie Fishel McCullough’s husband, Bill, passed away in March after many years of illness. In July, there will be a memorial Mass in Chatham on Cape Cod, where for decades Katie and Bill had spent their summers. Also, Kris Wildman Brennan’s husband, John, passed away in Palm Desert, CA, in May after a long illness. His funeral was in Lake Forest, IL. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Katie and Kris and to their families. • On a happier note, Grace Kane Kelly organized a luncheon in Sandwich, on Cape Cod, on June 5 for those of us in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This is being written a few days before the luncheon, but about 20 are planning to attend, which is a great turnout. These minireunions are keeping us connected, so let’s keep it going! Also this weekend is the 50th reunion for the Class of ’63. A few of us are going to the Mass and brunch on Sunday to see if they look as young and if they had as much fun as we did at our reunion!
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Correspondent: Matthew J. McDonnell matthew.mcdonnell.esq@gmail.com 121 Shore Avenue Quincy, MA 02169; 617-479-1714 54 class notes
Wow! Not my knee-jerk reaction to an overvalued appraisal on Antiques Roadshow, but rather a one-time, genuine celebratory appreciation for our just-experienced 50th class reunion weekend! First up on Friday was the Golden Eagle investiture ceremony with the induction of the Class of 1963 into the Golden Eagle Society, with the presentation of Golden Eagle pins and a gourmet luncheon, followed by an outdoor class picture. (I’m the one behind the tallest guy in the class.) The 50th reunion dinner and get-together was held later that day, followed by the 50th reunion concert. Featured performers included the Sha-Boom band (two guys from Everett and three from Easta Bost), Arnie “Woo Woo” Ginsburg, and Charlie Thomas and his Drifters, all of whom brought the house down. “Woo Woo” was, well, “woo woo,” and rekindled a lot of memories of our college days, complete with a “trip” to Adventure Car Hop. You could almost feel the bellyache coming on after eating the notso-good-for-you free French fries. The Drifters were fantastic, featuring a collection of their many hits, capped off by “Up on the Roof” and “Under the Boardwalk.” A number of events were held on Saturday, including an alumni reunion Mass said by Fr. Leahy and our classmate Fr. Vin Albano, with classmates serving as readers, ushers, and Eucharistic ministers. This was followed by our 50th anniversary party, featuring a gourmet meal and the Bo Winiker Band. Bo absolutely captured the moment with wonderfully soft music during dinner and spectacular dance music all during the festive night into the wee hours. Hard to believe but “everyone” was on the dance floor, especially for the BC conga line, and thoroughly enjoyed themselves. • My wife, Eileen ’64, will celebrate her 50th reunion next year. I look forward to being her guest. “Let the good times roll.” I, for one, am also looking forward to our 75th, which will be held in the Day Room at Marian Manor. You are all invited to attend. • The 50th Reunion Committee, headed by the very capable Tom McCabe, our class president, did a great job planning these wonderful events and should be congratulated. More than 600 classmates and guests attended one or more events, a new 50th record. Special thanks also to Tom Ryan, head of the 50th Reunion Gift Committee. We have initial reports of records, not only in participation, but also in total gifting. Great job, Tom! • Leading up to our 50th Reunion Weekend were other events, including a large class representation in the St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naples, FL, preceded the night before by a very successful class cocktail party/dinner in Naples. And, of course, at Commencement, on a beautiful sunny day in May, a number of us, including Honorary Chief Marshal Tom McCabe, served on the Alumni Honor Guard, lining the center aisle in Alumni Stadium as honorary degree recipients and academia stars marched in academic attire to the dais. It was particularly fitting that one of our esteemed classmates, Wayne Budd, was among the honorary degree recipients. The Commencement address was presented by Enda Kenny, prime minister of Ireland. His speech was remarkable, referencing all the PowerPoints of the day, and inspiring the newly graduated to “be yourself.” He received a rare standing O, quite the contrast to our 1963 Commencement