Roman Catholic High School

The

O R MAN CATHOLIC HIGH SCH O O L OF PHILADELPHIA RCHS Mission

Founded by Thomas E. Cahill in 1890 as the first free Diocesan Catholic high school for boys in the nation, Roman Catholic continues its tradition of excellence as it strives to offer a comprehensive academic curriculum within a disciplined Catholic environment. Enriched by its cultural, racial, and religious diversity, Roman Catholic provides a community where each young man can learn to appreciate and respect the uniqueness of others while becoming a man of personal integrity. Roman Catholic High School strives to bring the Gospel values of Jesus Christ to its students, while forming a Catholic community which embodies the Christian spirit of service to all.

Table of Contents

Letters from the Presidents News Around Roman 3 4

Roman Reflections: Unity 8

The 29th & 30th Greater Philadelphia Area

Leadership Award Dinners 10 Congratulations to the Class of 2021! 11 A war fought over 75 years ago still resonates today 12 Roman wins first golf championship in school history! 13 Day at the Bay & Homecoming 14 Roman Networking Nights & Reunions 15 Day of Giving, Day of Gratitude & Alumni Resources 16 Roman Catholic High School 20–21 Annual Report 17 Ways to Give to Roman 18 Profiles:

Lingan Nguyen ’95 23

Mary Desmond 26

Robert Fahey 41

The Picciotti Family 46

Amondo S. Clayton ’17 49 Class Notes 50 Business Spotlight: Golden Bear Garage 54 In Memoriam 55

Roman Catholic High School Board of Directors

Daniel DiLella ’69 – Chairman Thomas Leonard, Esq. ’64 – President Norman Bing ’62 Rev. Joseph W. Bongard ’77 James F. Campenella Gregory Curci William Dalton, Jr. ’84 Rebecca Devine Lyda Doyle Robert Fahey Michael Finnegan ’75 Christopher Gibbons ’79 Frank Giordano Jerald M. Goodman, Esq. John Grady John Griffin ’74 Sharon Hammel Honorable Renee Cardwell Hughes Robert Juliano ’82 James Kwartnik, Esq. ’99 Peter Longstreth John Loonstyn ’87 Jeffrey McFadden Gregory Montanaro Patrick Mundy ’75 Mark Nicoletti John Papandon, Esq. John Pensabene, Jr. Edward Quinn ’60 Elvin Ross III, Esq. ’89 Chris Sarandoulias Michele Spino Bolles Tristan Sylk Mark Tyson ’02 Dr. Richard Vassallo, MD ’59

Executive Board of the Alumni Association

Christopher Gibbons ’79 – President Patrick Mundy ’75 – 1st Vice President James Marino ’75 – 2nd Vice President Martin Dziura ’77 – Treasurer Louis Ferrero ’68 – Secretary Joseph Boyle ’84 Michael Gallagher ’91 Michael Finnegan ’75 James Fitzsimmons ’67 Edward J. Keenan ’54 Matthew Kulpa ’02 Steven Patton, Esq. ’08 Michael Pelone ’77 George Zindel ’14

Office of Mission Advancement

Executive Director of Mission Advancement Nicholas Pytel ’97 Director of Development Adam Gault ’08 Director of Admissions & Communication Joseph Trinacria ’08 Coordinator of Development Services Renee Brayboy Coordinator of Financial Affairs Regina Muldoon Graphic Design Gene Burns ’81