IN MEMORIAM
We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of the graduates and friends of St. Sebastian’s School whose deaths are reported with sorrow.
Honorable Paul D. Lewis ’58
Joseph A. Santarpio ’73
Paul passed away on March 29, 2022. While at St. Sebastian’s, he played football, hockey and baseball, serving as captain of the baseball team his senior year. He was also a member of the Walrus staff, Debate Club and Science Club. Following St. Sebastian’s, he attended the College of the Holy Cross and Suffolk University Law School. Paul was a Professor at Bunker Hill Community College and Boston College. He was instrumental in setting up the Bail Project at the Suffolk County Jail and was an instructor at the Criminal Justice Training Academy in Southboro and lecturer at the National Institute of Corrections. He was appointed as a Justice of the Boston Juvenile Court by the late Governor Edward J. King in 1982, a position he held until his retirement in 2011. Paul is survived by his wife of 54 years, Anne Marie; children Peter ’89 and Timothy (predeceased by the late Paul D. Lewis Jr.); grandchildren Logan, Nolan and Bridget; and his brother, Arthur.
Peter McCue ’70
Peter passed away on February 1, 2022. During his days as an Arrow, Peter was an outstanding tennis player and was known for his courage, determination, and love of life. After graduation from Boston College in 1975, Peter had a distinguished professional career with the Xerox Corporation and rose through the ranks of Xerox into senior management, specializing in global accounts. Peter suffered from liver disease from the time he was very young and had a successful liver transplant in 1992. He went on to cofound the New England Chapter of the American Liver Foundation in 1997 that today continues to educate and impact those with liver disease. Peter was predeceased by wife Annie Casey in 2011. He leaves his daughter, Melissa Monahan, and beloved granddaughters, Charlie and Willow. Additionally, he is survived by siblings Mark ’71, Katie, Chuck and Maureen; many nieces and nephews, including Andrew ’07; his former wife, Amy Golov; and stepmother Margaret McCue.
Joe passed away on February 17, 2021. He was an active athlete on Nonantum Hill, playing football and running track all four years. He also participated in Dramatics and served as a sacristan. Joe is survived by his wife, Amanda (Hogan); son Joseph; granddaughter Lilliana; and siblings Sheri and Edward ’80. He also leaves behind his devoted Aunt Ida Toro and many nieces and nephews.
John J. Sheehan ’70
John passed away on February 14, 2022. While at St. Sebastian’s, he was the captain of the football team, leading the Arrows to an undefeated season in the fall of 1969, and also played basketball and golf. In his senior year, he contributed to the Arrow yearbook as well as Dramatics. After his retirement, Jack, always a free spirit, took to the road. To quote his sister, Carol Sheehan, “his love of the outdoors was stronger than his suburban ties.” In addition to Carol, Jack is also survived by his sisters, Ellen and Nancy, and brothers Jim and Steve, as well as many nieces and nephews.
This listing contains deaths reported before July 7, 2022. To see a complete listing of alumni who have passed away within the past 12 months please go to www.stsebs.org/inmemoriam. To report a death of a St. Sebastian’s alumnus or relative to the Advancement Office, please contact Kelsey Kane at kelsey_kane@stsebs.org.
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