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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.
Deceased Alumni
Robert H. Albright ’46 Thomas Anthony Cullinan ’50 Emory Glynn Marlow ’55 Charles H. Wilson ’56 Alfred Duval ’58 Richard M. Hull, Sr. ’58 John J. Ezell ’61 Charles R. Bifano ’67 Eldon Timothy Masters ’76 Christopher Wilcox ’04 Dennis G. Landin, Jr. ’08
Son of
Dennis Landin, Sr. ’76 (Dennis Landin, Jr. ’08)
Mother of
Robert Glaser ’53 (Naomi Ann Glaser) Richard Glaser ’59 (Naomi Ann Glaser) William Krippner ’62 (Lillian Ann Krippner) John DiFrancesco ’66 (Wadie Bell DiFrancesco) David Krippner ’66 (Lillian Ann Krippner) Bill Keller ’70 (Betty Keller) Thomas McGuire ’70 (Coletta McGuire) John McGuire ’71 (Coletta McGuire) George Moussa ’75 (Barbara Ann Moussa) Mark Moussa ’76 (Barbara Ann Moussa) John Keller ’80 (Betty Keller) Michael Kuehler ’82 (Peggy Kuehler) Phillip Kuehler ’87 (Peggy Kuehler) Robert Tuthill ’95 (Patricia W. Tuthill) George Lane ’00 (Hrysoula Filippakis Lane)
Father of
Thomas Erwin ’65 (Robert Erwin) Tom Osten ’66 (Earl Osten) Bill Osten ’69 (Earl Osten) Rick Schweikert ’71 (Paul J. Schweikert) Marc Shepherd ’73 (Mark Shepherd, Jr.) Michael Anthony ’74 (Louis T. Anthony) Donald Bottinelli ’78 (Norman E. Bottinelli) Robert Duval ’81 (Alfred Duval ’58) Brent Mierzwiak ’83 (Donald S. Mierzwiak, M.D.) Jonathan Marquez ’84 (Thomas Marquez) Keith Mierzwiak ’85 (Donald S. Mierzwiak, M.D.) Richard Hull ’88 (Richard M. Hull ’58)
Brother of
Bob James ’57 (Revis James) Ray Masters ’78 (Eldon Timothy Masters ’76) Matthew Landin ’12 (Dennis Landin ’08) Alex Wilcox ’12 (Christopher Wilcox ’04)
Grandmother of
Ryan Rathman ’92 (Janice Schmitz) Josh Schwartz ’97 (Fay Laudadio)
Grandfather of
Jordan Lee ’01 (Lewis Angelo) Matt Reznicek ’04 (Ralph Reznicek) Taylor Flournoy ’09 (Maurice Hartson III)
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Mother-in-law of
Patrick Hall ’55 (Kay Szczygiel)
Cousin of
Blake Wilcox ’12 (Christopher Wilcox ’04)
Friend of Jesuit
Betty Warner (former Jesuit teacher)
Robert H. Albright ’46
Bob Albright was born in 1928 to Harold and Agnes Albright. The family moved from Chicago to Dallas where Bob graduated from Jesuit High School. After attending Texas A&M, Bob moved to Galveston and purchased Eiband’s Department Store and operated it until it was sold in 1987. In 1989, he and his wife Nan opened The New York Dress Outlet. Bob was instrumental in the evolution of Galveston Island. He was elected to the Galveston College Board of Regents for several terms and served as president of the Galveston Historical Foundation. Bob was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife Patricia. He is survived by his wife Nan; his children, Karen Albright (Brian), Kyle Albright Sr. (Kathy), Lisa McDonough (David), Eileen Wheaton (LeRoy), Marian Hecht, Scott Freudenburg (Margaret); numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and many dear friends.
Thomas Anthony Cullinan ’50
Tom Cullinan died Dec.15, 2008, in New Orleans. The son of Gerald and Barbara Lynch Cullinan, he graduated from Jesuit High School. At the University of Texas, Tom was a member of Beta Theta Pi Fraternity and graduated in 1955 with a Bachelor of Science in Petroleum Engineering. Cullinan received a master of science degree from Texas Tech and obtained his PhD in Petroleum Engineering from Tulane. Tom proudly served in the Navy and Naval Reserve. In 1959, Mr. Cullinan began a long and distinguished career in oil exploration and development, which ended when he retired in 2004. In 1970 he married his wife, Jerrianne Carpenter Miller. They made their home in Metairie, Louisiana for nearly 40 years. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Jerrianne; his daughter Juli Anne Miller Hart, son Richard Keith Miller, sister Mary Patricia Cullinan and brother-in-law Jeffrey Kelter.
Emory Glynn Marlow ’55
Immediately after graduating from Jesuit, Glynn enlisted in the Air Force and served honorably for four years. He completed his college degree through a night-school program and had a long career with Texas Instruments. After retiring, he and his wife Peggy moved to the Texas Hill Country and settled in Kingsland, TX. Glynn enjoyed fishing and fishing tournaments. A few years ago he decided he needed additional challenges so he obtained a real estate license and became a realtor and served on the Highland Lakes Board of Realtors. He was active in church leadership and was elected president of the Genesis Lutheran Church. Glynn is survived by his wife of over 50 years, Peggy, three children, five grandchildren and one great-grandson.
Charles H. Wilson ’56
Charles Wilson was born in Dallas and passed away April 13, 2009. He was a lifetime member of St. James Catholic Church, a 4th Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and was recognized as a Grand Knight for three consecutive years. Survivors include his wife Felecitas; sons and daughter-in-law, Jessie, Lloyd and Jason & Manuela; daughters and son-in-law, Teresa and Cynthia & Patrick Barba; eight grandchildren, Joshua, Zachary, Jason, Jr., Patrick, Andre, Charles, Christian and Jessica; three brothers and two sisters.
Richard M. Hull ’58
Dick Hull, a prominent attorney, entrepreneur and community benefactor, was born in Dallas to Mary Jo and E.C. Hull. He died Feb. 20, 2009. Dick attended Jesuit High School, where he became a stand-out in the city’s baseball circles. He later completed his undergraduate and law degrees at SMU as both an Editor of the Southwestern Bar Journal and a baseball letterman. After achieving the highest grade on the Texas state bar exam in 1964, he joined the New York law firm of Dewey Ballantine as the first SMU graduate to be recruited to a major Wall Street firm. After a successful stint in New York, Hull was drafted into the U.S. Army. Upon discharge, he returned to Dallas and joined the law firm of Wynne, Jaffe and Tinsley. Dedman School of Law honored Hull as a Distinguished Alumnus, citing his work as a founder of the Dallas Bar Association’s Volunteer Attorney Program, which was recognized as the most outstanding program of its kind in the nation by the American Bar Association. Hull particularly loved the time he gave to Jesuit, which named him its Distinguished Alumnus in 2006. For Jesuit, he served as Chairman of the Jesuit School Board of Trustees, President of the President’s Board of Advisors, Member of the Jesuit Foundation and in numerous other volunteer capacities. Hull is survived by his wife Susan, son Rich ’88, daughter Tracey and her husband Eric Antrim, and daughter Blakely.
Charles R. Bifano ’67
Charles Bifano passed away Feb. 1, 2009 in Irving after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was born Oct. 18, 1948 in Dallas to Charles and Martha Bifano. He is survived by his loving wife, Leticia Bifano; mother, Martha Bifano; sister, Dianne Bifano; brothers, Richard A. Bifano and his wife Nancy, and Michael J. Bifano; stepdaughter Samantha Evans; stepson Erick Pascoe; two nieces; two nephews, and two grandchildren. Charles was preceded in death by his father, Charles Bifano, Jr.
Eldon “Tim” Masters ’76
Tim Masters of Austin passed away March 22, 2009. He was born on May 23, 1958 to Wilton and Celine Masters in Dallas. Tim graduated from Jesuit College Prep. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from Stephen F. Austin. In 1983, Tim moved to Austin and started his landscaping business, Land Masters. Over the last few years, he never lost his sense of humor even throughout long stays in the hospital. He always made the doctors and nurses laugh at his witty remarks. He shared his love of traveling with his wife of 18 years, Sharon. Together they had a beautiful daughter, his pride and joy, Catalina. Also surviving Tim is his sister Terri Reich and her husband Drew of Atlanta; three brothers, Ray Masters ’78 and his wife Lori of Denver, Ronnie Masters and his wife Jeanie, and Paul Masters of Dallas; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Christopher David Wilcox ’04
Christopher Wilcox passed away on Feb. 15, 2009, in New Orleans at age 23. Chris was born on Jan. 2, 1986, in Jacksonville, FL, to proud parents Nancy Mello and Robert Wilcox. In 1989, the family moved to Dallas. At Jesuit, he was involved with lacrosse, cross-country, track, rugby and Science Bowl. The fond memories of his years at Jesuit helped him maintain close relationships with his Jesuit classmates. He lived his life exemplifying the Jesuit motto "Men for Others." Christopher earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Purdue University in May 2008. He enjoyed his Delta Upsilon fraternity brothers, where he was known for his leadership and ever-present sense of humor. He was a member of Chi Epsilon, an honorary civil engineering society, and graduated with academic honors. Upon graduation, he began working for Shell Exploration Company in New Orleans. At Shell, he provided engineering design and support services for oil and gas platforms in the Gulf of Mexico.
Dennis G. Landin, Jr. ’08
Dennis Landin, Jr. was born Jan. 10, 1990 and died on Feb. 10, 2009. At the age of 5, Dennis was struck by a virus that eventually caused his heart to fail. Less than a year later, Dennis had a heart transplant. With the new heart, Dennis was able to live a full life for many years. Before Jesuit, he graduated from St. Mary of Carmel School. After Jesuit, Dennis studied Spanish and theology at the University of Dallas. He loved basketball, playing intramurals at Jesuit and helping to coach the St. Mary of Carmel teams. Dennis is survived by his parents, Dennis Landin, Sr. ’76 and Lucie, and his brother Matthew ’12.