IN MEMORIAM Holy Cross Magazine publishes In Memoriam to inform the College community of the deaths of alumni, Trustees, students, employees and friends. In Memoriam content, which is based on obituaries published in public forums or provided directly to HCM by the family, is limited to an overview of an individual’s life accomplishments, including service to alma mater and a survivors’ listing. Featured obituaries, labeled “Holy Cross Remembers,” are provided for faculty, senior administrators, Jesuits, honorary degree recipients and Trustees. Portrait photos from The Purple Patcher appear as space permits and at the discretion of the editor (photos provided by the deceased’s family are not accepted). Tributes appear in the order in which they are received; due to the volume of submissions and Magazine deadlines, it may be several issues before they appear in print. To notify the College of a death, please call the Alumni Office at 508-793-3039 or email AlumniRecords@holycross.edu, attaching a copy of an obituary, if available.
1945 William M. Cousins Jr.
grandsons; three step-children;
sisters; and two sisters-in-law.
1946 LCDR Carl J. Costanzo, USN (Ret.)
two great-grandchildren; two
William M. “Bill” Cousins Jr., of Scottsdale, Ariz., died on Feb.
He was predeceased by his wife
Lieutenant Commander Carl
siblings and their spouses,
22, 2015, at 90. Mr. Cousins
of 60 years, Patricia, and four
J. Costanzo, USN (Ret.), of
including his brother, Thomas L.
earned his MBA at Harvard
siblings.
Arlington, Va., died on Nov. 4,
Ferry Jr. ’43, and brother-in-law,
2014. LCDR Costanzo served
Thomas F. Delaney ’46; many
in the U.S. Navy for 22 years
nieces and nephews, including Audena Ferry ’14. Mr. Ferry was
Business School and served in the U.S. Navy as a lieutenant
husband; three grandchildren;
Rev. Richard F. Vickery
years, Beatrice; three sons; four three step-grandchildren; two
in the Pacific during World
Rev. Richard F. “Dick” Vickery,
and then worked for the U.S.
War II. He worked with the
of Manchester, N.H., died on
Department of the Navy as
predeceased by his first wife of
Boston Red Sox and Milwaukee
March 6, 2015, at 91. Fr. Vickery
a civil servant for 24 years.
48 years, Virginia.
Braves in their minor leagues
joined the Navy ROTC at the
He was an active member
operations before transitioning
College at the outbreak of
of the Arlington community
to a business career in Chicago
World War II and served in
for more than 40 years and
for 20 years. He supported
the Pacific during the war. He
enjoyed performing with the
Frederick J.
Holy Cross as a member of the
received many commendations
Arlingtones, a barbershop
“Ted” Hamilton,
President’s Council and received
and medals for his service to
quartet. He is survived by his
D.D.S., of
the alumni association’s In
the United States, including:
wife of 63 years, Lela; one son;
Frederick J. Hamilton, D.D.S.
Newton, Conn.,
Hoc Signo Award in 1963—the
the Army Meritorious Service
two grandchildren; two great-
died on March 27, 2015, at 90.
association’s highest honor
Medal, the National Defense
grandchildren; two brothers,
Dr. Hamilton served in the
given in recognition of
Medal, the WWII Victory
one sister and their spouses;
U.S. Navy in the Pacific during
dedicated, outstanding and
Medal, the Armed Forces
and many nieces and nephews.
World War II. After his service,
lengthy service to the College
Reserve Medal and the New
and alumni organizations.
Hampshire National Guard
A lifelong Catholic, he was
Commendation Ribbon. He
Vincent J.
School. He practiced dentistry
a member of St. Patrick’s
returned to Manchester after
“Vin” Ferry,
in Fairfield, Conn., for 42
Catholic Community Church
the war and felt called to the
of Boynton
years. He was a resident of the
in Scottsdale. He is survived
priesthood. He entered St.
Beach, Fla.,
town for more than 50 years
by five sons, including Charles
Mary’s Seminary in Baltimore,
died on March
and was a lector and active
Cousins ’79; one daughter;
Md., in 1946 and was ordained a
2, 2015, at 90. He previously
member of Fairfield’s Our Lady
12 grandchildren; and eight
priest in 1948. Fr. Vickery served
lived in Garden City, N.Y., and
of the Assumption Church for
great-grandchildren. He was
at parishes across the state
Meriden, Conn. Mr. Ferry served
decades. Dr. Hamilton was a
predeceased by his son John
of New Hampshire, including
in the U.S. Navy during World
past president of the Bridgeport
Cousins ’68.
St. Thomas Aquinas in Derry
War II and was a member of
Dental Association, as well as
and St. Joseph’s Cathedral in
the Catholic War Veterans
a member of the Connecticut
Manchester. In 1965, he oversaw
in Meriden. He played both
State Dental Association and the
David F. “Dave” Grogan, D.M.D.,
the development of a new
the saxophone and clarinet
Academy of General Dentists.
of Easton, Conn., died on Feb.
parish in Newton. Fr. Vickery
throughout his life and
He is survived by seven
20, 2015, at 92. Dr. Grogan
continued to serve in the New
participated in the band when
children and their spouses,
served as a lieutenant in the
Hampshire Army National
he was a student at Holy Cross.
as well as 18 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his
David F. Grogan, D.M.D.
Vincent J. Ferry
he earned his D.D.S. degree from Georgetown Dental
Guard and spent a 10-month
As an alumnus, he served as
practice dentistry in Bridgeport,
tour as an Army chaplain in
a Class Agent for the Class of
wife, Elizabeth; a son; and five
Conn., for 54 years. He was
Vietnam in 1969. He also served
1946 from 1991 to 2003. He
siblings, including Richard J.
also a member of the Knights
as the chaplain at Manchester
worked at Nassau OTB Corp.,
Hamilton ’42.
of Columbus. He is survived by
Veterans Hospital for 20 years.
an online betting service. He
U.S. Navy and then went on to
his son; his daughter and her
9 0 \ H O LY CROS S M AG A ZINE \ SUMMER 2016
is survived by his wife of 15