Sons of Xavier John Kahaly misses the seniors on the baseball team and still remembers the times they shared every day. Joe Wasserman is studying music and English at Adelphi University. He recently published “Write Out Loud,” an article in Adelphi’s Creative Magazine. Joe is growing his beard to extensive lengths. James McCool and Sean Meekins have just completed the fall baseball seasons at Lafayette and Trinity Colleges respectively. The two former co-captains are representing the Knights at the next level. Peter Hawkes reports that he has been playing a lot of golf in the Mile High City of Denver and in his off time, plays Frisbee with friends. Patrick Gilmartin was elected to the Student Senate at West Virginia University. Greg Stelzer is studying classical languages at Fordham University and is happy to have chosen a Jesuit college because the people and programs are more friendly and welcoming than he could ask for. Greg says he is proud to continue his education at a Jesuit school.
Mileposts Births
Katie and Mark Morison ’89 proudly announce the birth of their daughter, Juliet Allerton Morison, on May 24, 2011. Michael Targaglia ’82 and his wife proudly announce the birth of Kyle Aiden Tartaglia on May 7, 2010. Terrence Daly ’88 and his wife, Mary, welcomed Rory Catherine Daly on June 20, 2011. Andrea and Marlon Hosang ’87 proudly announce the birth of son Maxwell on September 19, 2011.
Engagements John Militano ’99 is engaged to Rebecca Frizzel (St. Savior Class of ’98). They are planning a New Year’s Eve wedding on Dec 31, 2012. Jason Christopher ’02 announces his engagement to Jennifer Modrich. The wedding will take place in late 2012.
Marriages
Adam Duignan is playing rugby at Saint Joseph’s University with classmates Joe Wolfer and Nick Conte. A.J. Rosado holds two jobs, is enrolled in six classes in pre-law and is still having a good time. Sean Ruane worked over the summer to pay his college tuition. Daniel Haber is studying business at Villanova University and enjoyed grandma’s cooking during Thanksgiving. He spent a portion of the summer with his cousin, Capt. Neil Bucken ’00, in San Diego.
Mr. Joseph Nardiello ’80 was included in the In Memoriam section of the Summer 2011 edition of Xavier Magazine in error. Mr. Nardiello is not deceased and should not have been included in the listing.
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The consecutive giving history of Fr. Daniel Gatti, S.J. ’59, a member of the Century Club, was omitted in error from the Xavier Annual Report. Fr. Gatti should have been listed with the Class of ’59 as: Rev. Daniel J. Gatti, S.J. ’59 +++ (denoting Xavier 15–19 Magazine years of consecutive giving).
Charles P. “Chip” Connell, Jr. ’61 passed away peacefully on December 11, 2011 at St. Barnabas Charles P. “Chip” Hospice. He was born in Connell, Jr. ’61 Kingston, N.Y., and lived most of his life in NYC until moving to Little Silver, N.J., in 1975. Chip was an active and dedicated Xavier alumnus, chairing his 50th class reunion last spring. He graduated from Saint Peter’s College in Jersey City and completed his MBA at Long Island University. Chip was a realtor with Coldwell Banker of Rumson for many years and served as an IT consultant for AIG. He was also a past captain of the Little Silver Fire Police and a trustee of the Little Silver Fire Company. He is survived by his wife, Mary, his sons, Ed and Ryan, and his daughter, Marianne. William Costa, father of James Costa ’02 and stepfather of Jimmy Kowalski ’08, passed away on September 29, 2011. Bill Costa first got involved in the Xavier football program in 1998, officially joining
In Memoriam Thomas Wierzbowski ’00 was married to Lauriann Kress on June 18. In Tom’s wedding party were fellow Xavier alumni, Tom’s brother, Paul Wierzbowski ’93, Loual Puliafito ’00 and Mike Benigno ’00. Kevin Pohlman ’03 was married to Jessica Langan on December 10, 2011, at the Church of St. Francis Xavier. Rev. David. Ciancimino, S.J., ’77 officiated.
Corrections
REMEMBRANCES
Mr. Gerard Mack ’64 was omitted in error from the Annual Report. Gerry should have been listed as a member of the Loyola Associates with the Class of ’64 as: Gerard Mack ’64 + (denoting 5–9 years of consecutive giving). Mrs. Lisa Buddenhagen P’12 was omitted in error from the Annual Report. The Buddenhaggens, President’s Council members and Bridge the Gap contributors, should have been listed with Parents of the Class of ’12 as: Mr. & Mrs. Donald Buddenhagen P’12.
Alumni William S. Endres ’28 12/6/2008 Francis S. Moseley, Ph.D. ’28 2/18/2008 Alfred J. Bradford ’29 7/24/2008 Joseph F. Cook ’30 5/11/1994 Joseph A. Butler, Jr. ’32 2/10/2005 Joseph Dooley ’32 12/27/2005 James R. Murphy ’33 1/5/2001 Edmond J. Parker ’33 4/17/2007 Walter J. Walsh ’33 3/18/2000 Maurice J. O’Connell ’33 1/18/2011 John A. Scunziano ’34 8/3/2004 Rev. Arthur A. Clarke, S.J. ’34 8/2/2009 Frank L. Corrado, Jr. ’34 3/15/2000 Thomas D. Gallahue ’34 10/14/2004 Joseph L. Marino, Esq. ’34 9/1/2000 John J. Marley ’34 3/11/2008 George E. Murray, Jr. ’34 10/24/2006 John H. Villhauer ’34 6/12/2007 Joseph G. Rush ’34 11/22/2011 John M. Cunneen, Esq. ’35 9/27/2011 John J. Monahan ’35 11/8/2011 James J. Curry ’35 3/3/2008 John A. DiFiore, M.D. ’35 11/3/2009