In Memoriam
Fr. Joseph Palmisano, S.J., ’93
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airfield Prep mourns the loss of Joseph Palmisano, S.J. ’93. Joe was born in New Haven, CT. His younger brother, John Paul ’97, followed, and the family later moved to Monroe. He graduated from Prep in 1993, and went to Boston College, where he majored in theology. After vows in 2000 he was assigned to first studies at Fordham University, where he received an M.A. in philosophy in 2002. He spent the following year at the Irish School of Ecumenics, at Trinity College, Dublin, where he received the M.Phil. degree in 2003. Joe spent two years of regency teaching at Campion College in Jamaica, and was ordained a priest in the chapel at Fairfield University in June 2008. He then embarked on a doctoral program in the Irish School of Ecumenics at Trinity. He returned to the States in 2010, for the tertianship program at Campion Center in Weston, MA, in 2010-2011. During tertianship indications emerged that a previously detected, non-malignant brain tumor required more aggressive treatment. He received the doctoral degree in ecumenical theology from Trinity. Fr. Palmisano, S.J., was the vesting priest at the He took his final vows as a Jesuit ordination of Brent Otto, S.J., this past June. at Campion Center on March 25, and in late 2013 he moved there. On December 12, some forty B.C. classmates and friends celebrated his 41st birthday. A few days after his birthday celebration he weakened significantly and lapsed into a coma. Late in the evening of Christmas Day, with his parents and brother at his bedside, he shared Christ’s death and entered into his glory. Classmate Chris Popadic ’93 Remembers… Joey had a positive lasting impression on people. He had an infectious laugh and a wonderful sense of humor. He never complained about being sick and always had a positive attitude. The accomplishments he made were amazing and unthinkable for someone who was battling a brain tumor. He will be missed by everyone he knew and life will never be the same without him.
Alumni football reception Alumni and seniors enjoy the new hospitality suite at Rafferty Stadium. Front row from left: Mike Pappa ’07, Jack O’Connor ’16, George Crist ’16, Joe Daccache ’16, Matt Salito ’05. Back row: Rob Morton ’04, Garrett Brown ’06, Mike McKeon ’04, Bill Pappa ’04, Tom Topalian ’05, Fr. Stockdale, S.J.
Backe ’14 and Palazzolo ’15 at Boston College Christian Backe ’14 and Anthony Palazzolo ’15 play for the Boston College Eagles and were photographed this fall at the field.
Winning Crew
R “Two Powerful,” The father and son relay team of Jay and Brian Power, with Brian jumping into the water, swim to the finish line together during St. Vincent’s 28th Annual SWIM Across the Sound marathon at Captain’s Cove Seaport in Bridgeport, CT.
Brian Power ’09 and Dad conquer Swim Across the Sound Brian Power ’09 and his father Jay participated in the Swim Across The Sound this past summer to raise money for St. Vincent’s Medical Center. Brian first became involved as a student at Prep with several classmates. Their inspiration came from fellow students’ parents who had been diagnosed with cancer. It became even more personal when his Prep Swim Team co-captain’s mother, Maura Marden, lost her battle with cancer. Now living in Columbia, S.C., Power said wouldn’t dream of missing this annual tradition. Brian’s dad, a 53-year old employee benefits executive, saw how much enjoyment and fulfillment his son experienced each year and decided to join the effort five years ago. Over his eight years of involvement, teams that the younger Power has been involved with have raised more than $50,000 for cancer patients and their families. Source: Daily Voice
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yan M. Kiel ’15 and the Colgate crew Novice 4 came in first place in the Head of the Fish Regatta near Saratoga Springs, NY. “Our Novice four rowers put in a strong performance today,” Colgate head coach Khaled Sanad said. “But what is more impressive is the Varsity Eight boat had just returned to the dock and the Novices had to launch their boat only 20 minutes later.”
Columbus House Coordinator Ed Krygier ’60 led a group of loyal alumni to serve dinner at the New Haven Columbus House in December.
Class of 2007 Beach Reunion In summer 2015, members of the Class of 2007 reunited on the beach in Milford. From left: Rob Florio, Keith Dragecevich and Eamonn Nolan