JASPER BOOKSHELF Donagh Bracken ’58 co-wrote In Their Own Words (History Publishing Company, 2020) with Terry Turchie, former FBI deputy assistant director of the counterterrorism division. In Their Own Words explores the modern trajectory of American politics and the effect of bipartisanship on legislation. Bracken is a historian specializing in American Civil War history and served in the U.S. Army. He is also the publisher of History Publishing Company. In Their Own Words is Bracken’s second book. Paul Mariani ’62 published his eighth collection of poems, Ordinary Time: Poems (Slant Books, 2020). The major themes throughout this collection include the everyday struggles that many face, and how to alleviate said hardships with the support of loved ones. Mariani intends his poetry to bring readers together by recognizing shared life experiences. Among his many books, he also wrote The Mystery of It All: The Vocation of Poetry in the Twilight of Modernity (Paraclete Press, 2019), a collection of his works of prose. Christine Shields Corrigan ’88 released a memoir entitled, Again: Surviving Cancer Twice with Love and Lists (Köehler Books, 2020), which details her journey with cancer throughout her life. She was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma when she was a teenager, and was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. In light of this, her book discusses hope, resilience, strength and insight for cancer survivors and loved ones alike. She graduated from the Fordham University School of Law and worked as a labor and employment lawyer before becoming a full-time writer.
Project. Binninger also received an MBA from Harvard Business School. Richard Colarco was a member of the U.S. Air Force as a navigator, electronic warfare officer, intelligence officer and space officer for many years. Upon retiring in 1994, he worked as a program manager in aerospace. He currently teaches math to undergraduate students, and has two children and three grandchildren.
1971
Daniel Sullivan has been named to the New York Planning Federation Board of Directors. He is the chair of the Town of Richfield Planning Board. In addition, Sullivan was inducted into the Manhattan College Athletic Hall of Fame.
1972
Thomas McGowan wrote an article entitled “Troubleshoot Combustion and Air Pollution Control Equipment” for Chemical Engineering Progress magazine. He is the president and founder of TMTS Associates.
1973
Mark Jackson was named director of donor relations for The Christophers, a New Yorkbased philanthropic religious organization dedicated to leaving a positive impact on the world. Walter Wujcik is now semi-retired and working part time. He also serves as a member of two community boards: the Conservancy Board and the Municipal Authority in East Goshen Township, Pennsylvania.
1974
Joseph Bassi has been awarded a fellowship with the Royal Astronomical Society in the United Kingdom. He was recently named a lifetime member of Clare Hall at Cambridge University, U.K. Joseph Fioraliso was honored as a Water Environment Federation Life Member by the New York Water Environment Association Inc. He works as a senior associate for D&B Engineers and Architects P.C. Robert Mazzarese co-wrote an article
entitled “Chromatography Data Systems: Perspectives, Principles and Trends” for LCGC North America magazine. Thomas Pepe was elected board chair of the County College of Morris in Randolph, New Jersey.
1975
Thomas Costabile, executive director/CEO of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME), recently wrote an article regarding the importance of ASME’s volunteers for the January 2020 issue of Mechanical Engineering magazine. J. Steven Dowd serves as the United States director of the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. He previously served as the U.S. executive director of the African Development Bank. Jim Lauria wrote an article about the importance of removing iron from waterpumping equipment for Pumps & Systems magazine.
1976
Leonard Camporeale was named the national wholesale director with Approved Wholesale Group. He previously worked with Hess and TAC Energy. Pete Krupp, after 42 years, has retired from his work in investigating Medicaid provider fraud for the New York and North Carolina attorney generals. During his retirement, he plans to travel with his wife, Kathy, and spend time with his granddaughters. Stephen Lemanski is the president of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, Division 11, in Hampton Bays, New York. William Tramontano moderated the Queens College Business Forum Breakfast, entitled High Tech Meets Higher Ed, in September. Tramontano is serving as interim president of Queens College.
1977
Thomas Gibbs has been named the interim CEO of Soft-Tex International Inc. Before his appointment to this new position, Gibbs MANHATTAN.EDU N 45