55 Explorer Fall 2009
1960’s
Michael Komelasky, MD ’65 reports that his daughter joined the US Navy Medical Corp in June 2009 as a Psychologist.
Jim Coll ’60, after retiring, has been working as a member of the Maintenance Staff at Mary, Mother of the Redeemer Parish in North Wales, PA.
Harry Vantine, PhD ’65 retired in 2007 and lives with his wife Kathy and daughter Kelly in Livermore, CA. Harry enjoys golf and has a 13.9 index. He still works two days a week at Livermore Lab.
Dennis Metrick, PhD ‘60 officially retired from his position of Program Manager for the Maricopa County Justice Courts on May 22, 2009. Dennis hopes to become a docent for The Phoenix Art Museum.
Gene Cattie ’66 has moved to Cattie Consulting, which assists schools and small businesses in improved use of marketing and sales through print and electronic mail.
William Smith ’60 holds patents in the United States, Canada, and Israel.
William Gibbons, MD ‘66 is Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Holy Redeemer Hospital in Meadowbrook, PA. Bill is proud of his son, Brian ‘06.
John Greene III ’61 is retired and living in Atlanta, GA. On Labor Day last year, John met with Dennis Crowley, Buck Durney, and Rob Becker for golf outing in Somers Point, NJ. Joseph Lalli ’61 is “pop-pop” to ten grandchildren, the oldest of whom just turned eight. Reverend Dave Givey ’62 is busy working at several parishes in Ocean City, NJ. His book on “The Social Thought of Thomas Merton: The Way of Nonviolence and Peace fro the Future” has recently gone into a Second Edition. It is published by St. Mary’s Press, 2009. Recently turning 65, Father Dave says “at my age, I guess it’s better to be in a Second Edition than to be out of print”. Walter Kaminski ’62 is retired in Plantation, FL. He misses announcing Explorer football and basketball games more than cheese steaks and hoagies. Louis Beccaria PhD ’63 recently was appointed by the Chester County Commissioners to the Advisory Board of the Chester County Food Bank, which raises funds and collects food to assist the many in Chester County who daily lack enough food. John Fisher, DDS ‘63 was elected President Elect of Massachusetts Dental Society as well as elected into the International College of Dentists. Anthony Le Storti ’63 was presented by the American Creativity Association with the Champion of Creativity Award for his work in fostering creative thinking and innovation. Chris Matthews ’63 has just published “The Hardball Handbook”; which is packed with advice for the college graduate. Chris just delivered the Commencement Address at St. Joseph’s University. Joseph Yannessa ’63 is still doing federal background investigations since retiring from the Marine Corps. He is working closely with local law enforcement agencies. He and his wife Anne are still raising teenagers. Tom Gallagher, Esq. ’64 had a great time at the 45th reunion – “nice to see time has not changed any of us”. Larry Hill ’65 has accepted a position as the Delaware Valley Regional Chapter Coordinator with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. NOCC is a non-profit organization with the mission of educating women and doctors about ovarian cancer, the most deadly of gynecologic cancers. Larry is responsible for coordinating their fundraising and awareness events in the tristate area. Larry lost his wife to ovarian cancer in October 2008.
Paul Partyka ’66 was elected President of Oviedom – Winter Springs Regional Chamber of Commerce – which is 630 members strong. Thomas Baldino, PhD ’67 is serving as Interim Dean of the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences at Wilkes University. Rob Liberatore ’67 retired from Daimler a year ago and is doing non-profit work, including a fellowship at a transatlantic think tank called the German Marshall Fund. He and his wife Patty are spending most of the summer in Martha’s Vineyard. Ed Molush ’68 rode 162 extremely hilly miles for the benefit of MS Society in “Dutch Tour” bike event on July 18, 2009. Andrew Stephenson, Esq. ’68, while on business to the UAE, met John Bang, a 1989 alum and an attorney with the law firm of Bae, Kim & Lee in Seoul, South Korea. Andrew and John spent a week in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Gerry Binder ’69 recently joined Janney Montgomery Scott in Wyncote, PA as a Financial Consultant. William Brinkmann ’69 is proud of his company, Brinkmann Brothers; they’ve been doing slate, copper, tile and conventional roofing since 1865. Kevin Colgan ’69 has a son, Brendan, in the Class of 2013 who is a goalie for the Junior Flyers AAA Hockey Team. John Corr ’69 reports that 2010 marks his 20th year in the wine industry. Geoff Meyer ’69 became a grandfather for the second time on April 3, 2009 and had a wonderful time at his 40th Reunion. “Thanks to all…what a great time!” Thomas Pilong ’69 recently retired from NFL Films and is enjoying his time with his first grandchild. Joe Zaiss ’69 said it was a phenomenal 40th Reunion for the great class of 1969. The Reunion Committee did a super job to put it together.