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Augie Catalano ‘73 is alive and well living in the Pacific Northwest. Kevin Bolger ‘75 retired in March after 36 years of service with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He and his wife Debbie are staying in the Chicago area to be close to their children and grandchild. As soon as it is safe again, they plan to travel within the U.S., Canada, and Europe. Gary Maxwell ’80 reports “it only took 40 years and a pandemic to bring two best friends from high school together again! Three days after graduation, I ventured off to the Air Force. But before departing, I assured my best friend Kenny F. we’d stay in touch. Needless to say, back in the day, there was no email, texting, or video-chat capability. Thus, life got in the way of our keeping in touch. Over those decades (hard to imagine time going so fast), I’d think about him every so often and wonder how he was doing. As it turns out, he was doing the same. While he didn’t venture very far from his New York roots, I began a world-wide adventure. I spent 30 years in the military with countless adventures. It was a chance FaceBook post of his that reunited our friendship. However, before he would give me the time of day to catch up, he asked one question... what was ‘our’ hobby at Bishop Loughlin. I laughed! Needless to say, we are on track again!” Joseph Kisinski ‘81 says “this year has not been a very good one. My best friend from first grade contracted the coronavirus, was hospitalized, in a nursing home, and finally was able to go home. On January 11, 2020 my mom passed away from congestive heart failure; she was 83.” ◊
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Paul Napoleon Moscatt ‘49 is a retired Art Professor. “I have been teaching plein-air sessions and painting with participants — fortunate to have an available pleasant garden to conduct these sessions. I am also assisting my daughter in conducting the fourth Baltimore Next Media Webfest, 2020. Elena Moscatt originated and has produced this webfest which has submissions nationwide and from 22 countries. This year the webfest is free and online (bnmwebfest.com).” Thomas E. Olszewski ‘54 has been a volunteer for the Franciscan Sisters of Holy Eucharist in Meriden, CT and at the Holy Apostle College and Seminary in Cromwell, CT for 11 years. “Married 51 years, I lost my wife ten years ago. I have six children; one died 20 years ago. I have ten grandchildren and one great-grandson. Last year, I received the spiritual service award from Bishop Cody and Father Mosey. A big hello to my 1954 classmates.” Paul Gale ‘55 is living well in Atlanta, GA. William P. Kinane ‘59 lives in Novato, California in Martin County (just north of San Francisco) and spends a significant part of the year in Sunriver, Oregon. “I have been married for more than 50 years and have three children and four grandchildren.” Ernie Villany ‘63 and his wife have relocated to Knoxville, TN to be closer to their daughter after 75 years in the New York area. “Come February she will be having my fifth grandson. A real blessing.” John Ross ‘64 is doing well in Virginia Beach, retired from the Army after 28 years. “Virginia Beach is kind of like Breezy Point but summer almost all year long. I have three healthy children — all married, and seven grandkids. Hope all are doing well and would love updates.” Michael O’Kane ‘66 relocated to Venice, Florida two years ago. “I hope my classmates are well and living the dream. Constant memories of Park Place. A special place and time. Hello John Loosen, Walter Kelly, and Tom Brown.” Michael P. Cangemi, CPA ‘66 writes “My thoughtful thanks to the Christian Brothers and staff of St. Augustine HS for a great foundation, morally and intellectually. Try to always be patient and nurturing to your students who lack engagement, especially those who do not have the benefit of adequate family guidance. My engagement began late with an economics class as a Junior, when at the same time a classmate brought the opportunity for a part-time job at Merrill Lynch on Wall Street. At graduation, I was listed as ‘not attending’ college, since my plan was to have success on Wall Street. With divine intervention, I did start college in September after graduation, while continuing to work part-time on Wall Street. This led to a fantastic career and a wonderful bountiful life. Thank You, Christian Brothers!” Gary F. Hansen ‘68 recalls “The year was 1966. I was a sophomore at St. Augustine HS when the Transport Workers Union and the Amalgamated Transit Union called a strike in NYC. This caused a shutdown of all subways and bus routes in the city. As a student, I was left on my own to find transportation to school. St. Augustine tried at first to hold classes but attendance was minimal and sporadic. A call-in program was developed, with time limits on turning in your assignments. Even then you had to find a way to the school. Taxis were allowed to carry more than one passenger, but that was expensive. Thumbing A RIDE WAS YOUR BEST OPTION AS LONG AS THEY WERE GOING IN YOUR DIRECTION! This caused numerous
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