Sons of Xavier
Hall of Fame
Pier Sixty at Chelsea Piers • November 7, 2014
Class Notes With more than 11,650 living graduates, the Xavier alumni network is strong and active. Sons of Xavier have distinguished themselves in every imaginable industry, in every corner of the globe—but they remain united in their lifelong loyalty to 16th Street. Here are the latest updates from our graduates.
1940 Francis Mascola still has his Xavier football uniform, which he often shows off to the delight of his nine grandchildren.
1942 Thomas Drennen and his wife, Pat, have lived in Mission Viejo, Calif., since 1947. They have four children: Tara, who lives in Tustin, Calif.; Aileen Reilly of Houston, Texas; Michael, who also lives in Mission Viejo; and Rev. Christopher, OSA, who resides in Malvern, Pa.
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1. The family of honoree Hon. Thomas N. Lyons ’67†, Rev. Jim Keenan, S.J., Rev. Vin Biagi, S.J. ’67, members of the Class of 1967, and friends. 2. Janet Cubero, honoree Brigadier General Ruben “Randy” Cubero ’57, and Jack Raslowsky. 3. Michael Chiafulio, Headmaster Michael LiVigni, Tim Morenzoni, Kelly Quigley, and Margaret Gonzalez. 4. Mike Ford ’63, Hall of Fame Dinner Chair. 5. The Class of 1970 with former teacher Henry Woehling ’55. †
Deceased
1945 Samuel Falvo, Jack McGoldrick, and their wives recently had dinner in Hendersonville, N.C. The Falvos live in Hendersonville, while the McGoldricks live in nearby Brevard, N.C.
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1946 James O’Connor reports that he, Ed Heiskell, Dr. Jim Doyle ’47, Jack Hetherington ’47, and Bill Darmody ’47 plan to attend the upcoming Xavier reunion.
1948 Daniel FitzGerald published his sixth novel, The Third Son, with AuthorHouse Publishing last May. In August 2014, his Wealth of Stories was also published by AuthorHouse. 3.
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Vincent Vella writes to say he is alive and well and sends regards to all his classmates.
1949 Edward Atnally writes that he is still working.
1950 Dr. Allan Ahearne writes that he is still enjoying “Paradise North” in Cooperstown, N.Y., where he is an avid golfer and crosscountry skier. Kenneth Austin is retired and living in Lakewood Ranch, Fla. 5.
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