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John S. Holodak proudly learned of his grandson’s induction into Epsilon Sigma Pi, Manhattan College’s oldest college-wide honor society. Christopher Holodak ’05 has been active in the Manhattan College Players as an actor, stage manager and director.
’51 Proving that it’s always better late than never, Patrick Mulligan writes to say that he received his M.B.A. (cum laude) from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 1962! ’52 Classmates Bill Anderson and Bill Garcia didn’t know each other at Manhattan, but they are now neighbors in a senior community in California’s Temecula Valley. Bill Anderson received an alumni mailing with Bill Garcia’s copy stuck to it and recognized the street address to be in the same 500-home community. When he couldn’t find Bill Garcia in an old alumni directory, he got out his ’52 yearbook, and there, on page 25, was Bill Garcia. The two Jaspers caught up on old times and their lives since graduation day. Bill Garcia enlisted in the Navy after graduation and made a career commanding ships at sea. Bill Anderson became a test engineer for jet engines and had a career in aerospace engineering…Charles W. DeGroat has completed the four-year Archdiocese of New York Diaconate Formation Program at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Yonkers, and was ordained deacon by Cardinal Egan in St. Patrick’s Cathedral on June 12, 2004. ’53 Olympic gold medalist Lindy Remigino attended a reception held by Mayor Michael Bloomberg at Gracie Mansion this past June in honor of the 2004 Athens Olympic Torch Relay. Lindy won gold medals for the 100-meter dash and the 4x100-meter relay in the 1952 Olympic Games in Helsinki. ’54 Harry A. Parsons writes: “This is my ninth year of tutoring immigrant students in the Bronx. I was glad to see so many classmates for our 50th anniversary.” ’55 Peter J. Burke retired on Oct. 31, 2004 after 48 years with JPMorgan Chase. He is living in Park Slope, Brooklyn, with his wife, Marie, who is also retired after teaching at the parish grammar school, St. Savior, for 37 years...Dr. Donald G. Bruckner has been appointed as the Albuquerque police chaplain as a deacon by the archbishop of Santa Fe and also to be the archbishop’s representative on the governor of New Mexico’s Homeland Security Task Force…Anthony J. Moran writes that he is coming to the class of 1955’s golden reunion this June and is looking forward to seeing many of his classmates there. Anthony’s wife, Ann, passed away in October. He is retired from the audit division of the New Jersey Division of Taxation. ’56 James P. Ward writes: “[I am] enjoying retirement following my second career retirement from the New York State Department of Economic Development in June of 2004. We were blessed with a new granddaughter in October, our third: Grace Elizabeth Hall.” ’58 John C. Clegg writes, “I am happily retired and enjoying my 19 grandchildren.” John coaches
first- and second-grade girls in basketball with his local youth program.
as chairman of the boards of PG&E through the end of 2005 before retiring as an employee and a director.
’59 Deacon John Antenucci and his wife, Roni, are now part of the Isaiah Ministries Preaching Ministry.
’65 Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York City and founder of professional services firm Giuliani and Partners, presented a keynote address to IT security professionals at the Infosecurity trade event held at the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center this past December. The presentation, “Leadership in Difficult Times,” addressed securing New York now and in the future…John P. Rooney has announced his engagement to Barbara A. Connor of Plymouth, Mass. John was widowed three years ago after the death of his wife, Eileen…Richard V. Robilotti completed 32 years as deputy commissioner/district director of the U.S. Department of Labor. His office was cited as the professional office of the year for its work in administering workers’ compensation claims for civilians injured or killed overseas, particularly in Iraq and Afghanistan...Patrick J. Lyons writes that he has been attending the Manhattan College alumni men’s retreats for the past five years. More information is available on his Web site, www.patlyons.com...Kenneth J. Pawson retired in April 2004 after 30 years as an attorney with the New York State Education Department.
’60 Lawrence C. Littlefield retired from the Williams Companies as senior vice president and CFO. He and his wife, Carmella, reside in Tulsa, Okla. They have three children and eight grandchildren. ’61 Col. Chris Giaimo, director of council and chapter affairs for the National Military Officers Association of Airmen, was the guest speaker for the Northern Neck, Va., chapter’s October business meeting. His address covered current governmental and legislative issues affecting military officers. Chris has been at the MOAA since 1989. He retired from the Air Force in 1987 as director of the Secretary of the Air Force’s office of legislative liaison…Dr. Ronald J. Kraus, president of Bausch, Inc., was elected chairman of the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce…Edmund J. Bozek Jr. writes that he is now a volunteer again with Boy Scouts of America. He is also a volunteer producer with a local cable company in Newtown, Conn…The gracious Easton, Md., home of Charles H. Thornton was profiled by Maryland’s Star-Democrat. Charles’ home, according to the article, is so acoustically perfect that the Eastern Shore Chamber Music Festival holds a concert there every year. ’62 Daniel P. Bohan is the owner of www.cruise.com. CORRECTION: Justice Anthony Cardona is the presiding justice of the Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department, not the chief justice of the Court of Appeals, as was reported in the fall 2004 issue of the Manhattan. ’63 Henry Petroski’s latest book, Pushing the Limits, a collection of columns written for American Scientist magazine, was published by Knopf in 2004. The book profiles some of the most ambitious construction projects of the past and some proposed for the future. Henry, who has been called the “poet laureate of engineering” for his work in explaining engineering to a lay audience, is the Aleksandar S. Vesic professor of civil engineering and professor of history at Duke University, and is the author of many other works, including The Evolution of Useful Things (Knopf 1992). He is also the writer and presenter of the BBC documentary To Engineer is Human, which has been presented on PBS. ’64 Roger L. Heffernan was named to the board of directors of Foster Wheeler Ltd., an international engineering and construction company headquartered in New Jersey. After earning his bachelor’s degree from Manhattan, Roger earned an M.B.A. in management from Pace University and completed the executive manufacturing program at the Harvard Graduate School of Business. Roger has held several executive positions, including serving as vice president of manufacturing at General Instrument Corporation…. Pacific Gas & Electric Corporation recently announced that Robert D. Glynn Jr. will be succeeded by Peter A. Darbee, who will become president and chief executive officer. Robert will continue
The University of Virginia’s Institute for Environmental Negotiation has established an annual award in honor of Gerald McCarthy ’65, the executive director of the Virginia Environmental Endowment. The award, officially called the Gerald P. McCarthy Award for Leadership in Environmental Conflict Resolution, will recognize an “outstanding leader” in the effort to protect Virginia’s environment. Gerald received the award at the Institute’s 25th anniversary symposium in November. According to the University, he was recognized for his contributions to Virginia’s environment, including bringing environmental negotiation to the state, as well as his role in awarding funding for the creation and support of the Institute. Gerald also has been involved with launching the Chesapeake Bay Foundation Virginia Office, establishing the Nature Conservancy’s Eastern Shore Office, getting the state’s Office of Environmental Education started and many other valuable programs.
’66 As of August 2004, Sinon Kevin O’Halloran is an assistant professor of educational leadership and administration at Chapman University College in California. ’67 Richard J. Weissenberger received the Meritorious Service Medal during his retirement ceremony in April 2004, in commemoration of 35 years of honorable service to the United States Marine Corps Reserve. ’68 Playtex Products, Inc. has named Neil P. DeFeo president, chief executive officer and a director of the company. Prior to joining Playtex, Neil was president and chief executive officer of Remington Products Company. Under his leadership, Remington’s revenues grew from $223 million to more than $375 million...James F. Garside is currently a deputy chief with the Nassau County Police Department. He was recently designated a commanding officer, field service...Brother Richard Roller, F.S.C., is in his first year at Casa Benedicta residence in Racine, Wisc. continued on page 29
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