ST. AUGUSTINE HIGH SCHOOL
Charles Campbell ’50 tells us that “after graduating from St. Augustine, I went to CCNY Business School and majored in accounting. I spent two years in the Army and a few weeks after discharge, joined the Colgate Palmolive Co. for 33yearsworkinginvariousfinancial departments and in systems. I was part oftheteamworkingonthefirstIBM 1401 installation. I have been retired for 32years.” Alan J. Leahy, CPA (Ret) ’50 graduated from Fordham University in 1954 with a degree in accounting. After two years in Army (18 months with Army Audit in Los Angeles), he received an honorable discharge in 1956 and married Shirley in 1957. They have three children and four grandsons. A CPA, he retired in 1980 and has lived in Sierra Madre, CA for 50 years. James R. Cullen ’54 has two children and four grandchildren. William Elberfeld ’55 asks for prayers for the repose of the soul of his wife Nancy, The Holy Father, the end of abortion, persecuted Christians, religious vocations, and family health. Robert E. Donohue ’57 graduated from St. John’s University (1960) and NYU School of Medicine (1964). He writes “I became a urologist and moved to the University of Colorado in 1972. I became Chief of Urology at the Denver CAMC in 1977 and then was appointed Professor. I retired in 2009 and live in Denver with mywife,Julia.” Joseph Carpenter ’58 retired in 2016 as Principal of St. Thomas the Apostle inWoodhaven—after51yearsin education. John Mariner ’59 has been married to a wonderful woman for over 40 years. “I fondly remember being school President in 1959, captain of the track team, and getting in trouble for the
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teams ‘unauthorized’ trips to the Penn Relay (we stunk!). St. Augustine was importantinkeepingmeoffthestreets! Thankyou!” John M. Russo ’60 and his wife Linda of almost 49 years are living in Centennial, CO. He tells us “Our son, Justin, is married and has two children. I am retired after working in various jobs in thecomputerfield.Mywifeisaretired teacher.” Frank Clarke ’61 was delighted to see his cousin’s picture in the last issue of Clermont. “John Clarke (St. A ‘62) was just a year behind me, and we were both there when the airplane crashed onto Sterling Place, December 16, 1960. In my retirement, I have taken up writing for pleasure (it certainly can’tbeforprofit)andhavepublished several books: Tipping Point and The Farside Chronicles which can be found on Amazon. I just recently reconnected with Courtenay Ettricks ‘61, who has a presence on Facebook. I am mostly retired, although my phone occasionally rings with someone needing mainframe meta-programming expertise. I am waitingforCOVIDmadnesstoabateso thatwecangetbusytravelingagain.” Anthony M. Riccio Jr. ’61 has served asanIntelligenceOffi cer(19681972), a NYC Commissioner of Ports International Trade and Commerce (1988), Private Developer NYC (1990-2016), and a Private Economic Consultant since 2017. John P. Finn ’62 retired in 2015 and is currently recovering from three back surgeries“duetogettingold!” Thomas J. Fiskaa ’62 is awaiting the arrivalofa13thgrandchild—sofar he has nine grandsons and three granddaughters. Edward F. Smith ’62writes“Iwasfinally promoted to grandfather in 2021 with the arrival of two granddaughters. Happy to report, that Grandma and Grandpaaredoingwell.”
John J. Ross ’64 is missing school. “Oh, to be back with my school mates, the Brothers, Mr. Brustman, the Faculty… it did take about ten years following graduation to appreciate it, though a monthofCOVIDisunimaginable.” Andrew J. MacDonald ’64 is still going strong—marriedfor48yearswith four children and six grandchildren. He works in real estate in NY. Alexander M. Brezsnyak ’65 writes “As aITAandUSTAcertifiedreferee,Iwill be working the United States Tennis Association Boys 16/18 National Clay Court Championships in Delray Beach, FL.GoLancers.” Walter P. Kelly ’66 writes “As I look back at my days at St. Augustine HS (and grammar school too), it reminds me of all the people (teachers, coaches, classmates,andotherstaff )who wanted us to learn, grow, be successful, and enjoy life. Sure there were lots of challenges, some disappointments and just bad days, but St. Augustine was always there and had my back. Glad to know that the current team is still on the ever necessary job of nurturing HOPE!” Jerome F. Hoffman ’69 now has two grandsons and a granddaughter. Edward T. Stack ’69 and his wife Mary recently sold their part-time home near Hilton Head, SC and their primary residence in Langhorne, PA (to be closer to their daughter). They purchased a new home 2.4 miles away in a maintenance-free over 55 community in the Residence at Yardley. “We are so happy to be rid of the pool and lawn maintenance, etc. but so close to our family and friends. My best to the St. AugustineandBishopLoughlinalumni.” Jerome J. Walsh ’69—“Let’skeepthe LancerLegacyAlive.”
