THE McGINNS
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By Rosemary L. McGinn A woman for others is the heart of the broadest and deepest Xavier dynasty. Rosemary Smith McGinn P’73 ’75 ’78 ’84†, 1924-2016: spouse, daughter, niece, cousin, grand-niece, mother, grandmother to Xavier students ranging from the 1890s to the 2020s—so far. They include a monsignor who played a critical role in shaping internationally renowned Catholic Charities of Brooklyn as well as doctors, lawyers, software masterminds, and teachers, among others. And though her parents’ and husband’s ancestors were from small Irish towns less than 10 miles apart, they weren’t brought together until her parents met through Xavier: Uncle Vince Gorman†, College of St. Francis Xavier, A.B., 1900, and A.M., 1908, introduced his sister Loretto† to his classmate William T. Smith†, College, A.B., 1899, and A.M., 1908, who went on to become an attorney and teacher—and to marry Loretto. Roe’s maternal great-grandfather brought his family to the U.S. from County Tyrone in 1852. The next generation of Gormans was well-represented at The College of St. Francis Xavier by Rosemary’s uncles Vince and John B. Gorman†, later Monsignor Gorman. On the other side of the family, Xavier plays a foundational role in the life story of Rosemary’s late husband, Dr. Joe McGinn ’41 P’73 ’75 ’78 ’84†, a proud and vocal advocate for Xavier throughout his lifetime. Joe’s father was a Staten Island ferry worker, his mother an Upper West Sider descended from a hard-working Manhattan dynasty of builders and brokers. Joe’s maternal grandfather insisted he and his brother, Dr. Tom McGinn ’49, attend Xavier to counterbalance the countrified nature of Staten Island at the time: it had become part of New York City just two decades before Joe was born. The first generation of his family to attend university, young Joe thrived at Xavier and went on to Fordham, majoring in classics until returning from World War II, when he switched to biology and went on to become a beloved physician-educator. His younger brother, Tom, followed in his footsteps to Xavier, medical school, and top positions in health care on Staten Island. Roe and Joe’s first son, Dr. Joseph McGinn, Jr. ’73 P’10, was determined to follow in his father’s footsteps from a young age, starting with Xavier and on to a Jesuit education at St. Peter’s College in Jersey City, followed by his M.D. at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn. After founding the Heart Institute at Staten Island University Hospital and developing the groundbreaking Minimally Invasive Cardiac Surgery or McGinn Technique, he now chairs the Division of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery of Sanger Heart & Vascular Institute of the Carolinas HealthCare System. Joe Jr.’s brother William McGinn ’75 went on to earn two bachelor’s degrees and build a career as an electrical engineer. Dr. Thomas McGinn ’78, also a Downstate grad, made his mark as Xavier rugby’s first scrum half and brought on board one of Xavier’s first rugby coaches (via a connection made by your humble writer). Today, Tom is helping to shape one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems as Northwell Health’s Chair of Medicine and Deputy Physician-in-Chief. Last but not least, Bryan McGinn ’84 P’20 also continued his Jesuit education and today manages technology and operations for New York City’s School Construction Authority. Joe Jr. and Bryan have added three McGinns to the Xavier dynasty via their sons, John McGinn ’10 and twins Bryan Jr. ’20 and Thomas McGinn ’20. Their sister Clare Carrubba P’17 supplied two more with her own twin sons, Vincent and Joseph Carrubba ’17 (both now at Jesuit institutions of higher education: Santa Clara University and the College of the Holy Cross). A writer and editor based on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, Rosemary L. McGinn is the eldest offspring of Roe and Joe McGinn. An avid amateur genealogist, she is honored to serve as her extremely extended family’s archivist and documentarian.
Paul Hughes, Bob Scavullo, Steve Magula, Bill Fagan, Bob Stump, and Doug Fraser
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Kevin Cuddihy ’86 and James Cuddihy ’85, the sons of James Cuddihy ’60 P’85 ’86, with their sisters
Kevin Cuddihy ’64 followed him to Xavier. A generation later, his sons James Cuddihy ’85 and Kevin Cuddihy ’86 did as well. And while they live in other states, two of his grandsons—Thomas Cuddihy and Sean McFadden—cemented their family’s legacy in Jesuit education by attending Gonzaga College High School in Washington, D.C. and St. Joseph’s Prep in Philadelphia. “The Jesuit tradition is strong,” Tara writes.
Xavier alumni enjoyed the festivities, with Charlie Ferrara as Beadle and Joe Laferrera as emcee. Everyone stood up and sang songs of the ’60s, including I Want to Hold Your Hand and Save the Last Dance for Me.” 1960 Sal Scarpato lives in Westlake Village, California. He is the CFO and advisor to five companies owned by young entrepreneurs. On October 24, 2017, Bill Fagan, Doug Fraser, Paul Hughes, Steve Magula, and Bob Scavullo gathered at the home of Mary and Bob Stump in Arlington, Virginia. Magula and his wife, Sheila, delivered an original drawing created by Jack Ziegler† for the Class of 1960’s 50th reunion. The following week, Scavullo delivered the drawing to Xavier for permanent display.
1961 Dr. Bill Borst co-authored a book, St. Louis Browns: The Story of a Beloved Team, published in September 2017. On November 5, CPT Thomas W. Hyland, USA (Ret.) was inducted into the Fordham University Military and NYC Army Reserve Officer Corps Hall of Fame. Hyland was awarded the Silver Star for gallantry in action in 1968.
Tara McFadden, daughter of James Cuddihy P’85 ’86, wrote to share her family’s Xavier story. James’ brother
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