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Grandmother of
Patrick Burns ’81, Robert Burns ’83, Michael Burns ’98 (Bernice Zellick) Patrick Ratcliff ’98, Evan Ratcliff ’00 (Marie Theresa Hillman) Michael Knapek ’03, Jonathan Letteer ’04 (Eleanor M. Letteer) William Sladek ’03, Brendan Sladek ’05, Brian Sladek ’07 (Dorothy Sladek) Andrew Bartush ’06, Peter Bartush ’12, Raul Caballero ’12 (Mary Jane Bartush) Matthew Brooks ’10 (Dorothy “Mimi” Rea)
Grandfather of
Josh Schwartz ’97 (Jack Schwartz) Joey Mongaras ’98 (Jose B. Gallegos) John Henderson ’99 (Richard H. Hunter) John Wall ’03 (Hugh Bray) Phil Santoro ’06, David Santoro ’10 (C.J. “Mike” Santoro) Robert Murchison ’08 (Hugh Bray) Luis Carera ’09 (Avelino Davalos)
Uncle of
Michael Monahan ’96, David Monahan ’98, Matthew Monahan ’01 (Thomas Monahan) Michael Davis Wilk ’96 (Bill French) Evan Flatley ’03 (Douglas Steven Flatley)
Nephew of
Richard Coerver ’58, Michael Flusche ’59, Don Coerver ’61, Patrick Coerver ’65, Joseph Coerver ’68, Robert Coerver ’72 (Matthew Finch)
Great Grandmother of
David Mooney ’05, Chase Mooney ’08 (Dorothy Brundige) Josh Burns ’11 (Bernice Zellick)
Father-In-Law of
James Mongaras ’72 (Jose B. Gallegos) =John Wall ’73 (Hugh Bray)
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Robert John Black ’61
Robert John Black, a resident of Weatherby Lake, MO, passed away peacefully, Jan. 22, 2009, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Oct. 31,1943, in Detroit, MI, to James Forrest Black and his wife Bernadette. He graduated in 1961 from Jesuit High School in Dallas, where, in addition to being the vice president of the student council and a member of the National Honor Society, he played football and baseball for all four years. He received his BA from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, TX, and his MBA from Old Dominion University in Norfolk, VA. Bob was the owner of Lightbulbs etc. and lightbulbsdirect. com in Lenexa, KS. He loved bluegrass music and was a founding member of The Blackbury Band. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, where he earned the rank of Captain during the Vietnam War, and received the Bronze Star. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, James Hamilton Black ’55. Bob is survived by his adoring wife Colleen Carter Black, four daughters, a son and three grandchildren.
Gary Donald Cieslak ’76
Gary Donald Cieslak, M.D., passed away on Jan. 30, 2009, of cancer. Gary was born Feb.10, 1958, in Binghamton, NY. His family moved to Dallas, where Gary graduated from Jesuit College Preparatory School in 1976. At Jesuit, Gary made the honor roll for all four years and earned a full scholarship to the University of Dallas. There, he was named valedictorian of his class in 1980. After being awarded his M.D. from University of Texas Medical Branch in 1985, Gary completed his pediatric residency at Children’s Medical Center of Dallas, an anesthesia residency at Parkland Hospital, and a Pediatric Anesthesia Fellowship at Children’s Hospital and Medical Center in Seattle. He was certified by both the American Board of Pediatrics and American Board of Anesthesiology. With his wife Mitzi and four children, Gary eventually settled in 1996 in Boise, Idaho, where he served as staff anesthesiologist for St. Luke’s Regional Medical Center. However, Gary’s distinguished academic and professional accomplishments only tell a small part of the rich story of his life. He viewed such achievements as simply the means to fulfilling a larger, more worthy purpose, as his deep personal faith informed and guided all of his aspirations and relationships. He led an extraordinary life of philanthropy, selflessness, sacrifice, and compassion. Gary dedicated his life to the service of others, not only through the practice of medicine, but through his volunteer work. Most recently he served as physician with Project Haiti, traveling with a team of doctors and clergy to Milot and Port-au-Prince. He was well-known for his warmth, his humility, his humor and he was often sought out for his insight and wisdom. Gary passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Mitzi, four children, his dad, two sisters and brothers David ’78 and Brian ’79.
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Frank Halloran (former Jesuit wrestling coach 1997-2004) = deceased The Jesuit community remembers and prays for those among us who have passed away and offers condolences to their families. We make every effort to reflect each passing in our community and regret any oversights that may occur. Please inform us of any losses in your immediate family.
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