Class Notes for 1957

Our Texas connection, Georgia and Jim Gasper have become good friends with Peggy and Tom Grace �67, brother of Don Grace, in the Galveston and Houston area. ... Dick Olivier recently heard from his daughter-in-law that her uncle, Joe Nieser, has a lung ailment and could use some prayers. Joe was our class treasurer senior year. The last I heard, he was residing in Palm Desert, CA. We hope to see Joe Nieser, along with our other senior class officers at the 50th class reunion June 22�24, 2007. ... Fran and Bill Comiskey became grandparents for the 14th time on April 21 when daughter Ellen and Mike Leamon �89, introduced baby Mary Kate to the Comiskey dynasty. This brings the tally to 11 boys and three girls. ... Here we are in the �count-down phase� of our 50th class reunion (June 22-24, 2007). It is also the �last call� for meeting the $350,000 goal for our Class of 1957 Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund. As of mid-September, we were at approximately $250,000 or $100,000 short of our goal. As I recollect over these past 50+ years, it seems like things we did back in the �50s were from another life. Whether you were fortunate enough to reside on the JCU campus, or struggle with your class schedule requirements while working in order to �get through� Carroll as a �day hop,� (like me) we all worked very hard through tough times to get where we are today. Whether or not you agree, John Carroll played a big part in making us what we are now. Some individuals have done much better than others and that�s great! It is now pay back time! I am aware that �financial giving� is a very personal and sensitive issue; however, we do have an obligation to our alma mater if it is to survive to continue providing the quality education that we received. In reviewing class giving over the past six years, I was amazed and shocked at those giving little or nothing back to John Carroll. Possibly you give to other worthwhile organizations or funds � you be the judge! Granted, there are various means to give and JCU can assist in ways that will benefit all parties concerned. ... For some of us, this may be our �last hurrah.� Known to date, some 98 class members have already gone to a �better place.� I apologize for being morbid and outspoken, but �wake up� class of 1957, we are not going to last forever � �open your hearts� and give something back in appreciation for what John Carroll has done for you! God bless, Sal

In April, I had the pleasure of dining with Richard Donahue and his wife, Erma, at the Annual Reserve Officers� Association luncheon. Dick served as chapter president in the 1970s and now presents ROA awards annually to JROTC cadets at four high schools in Lorain County. Dick retired as a U.S. Army Reserve Colonel (Transportation Corps) after 30 years and from Dun & Bradstreet also after 30 years of dedicated service. He now enjoys his horses on a seven acre parcel in Lorain County. He is zoning inspector for LaGrange Township, a lector and Eucharistic minister and board member for Humility of Mary (Sisters) housing, providing senior and transitional housing opportunities at seven locations in NE Ohio. The Donahues have six children and 12 grandkids. Fondly, Dick reflects on memories of drill competitions with the Pershing Rifles and classmates LTG John Myers and BG Paul Hurley (deceased). ... Dave Milroy keeps busy playing golf and could use your prayers for a �health challenge� discovered recently. ... Al Musca, MD, along with two other doctors, was inducted into the Society of St. Luke at their fifth annual awards ceremony in March. This prestigious event honors physicians who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the field of medicine. Al was recognized for his extensive contributions to St. John West Shore Hospital. Besides chairing the Department of Surgery and By-Laws Committees and directing the first Medical Ethics Committee sponsored by the hospital, he still found time to generously volunteer his time and talents to improve activities at the hospital. ... Bart Merella, our class Deacon, was transferred from his current parish of St. Joseph on Capitol Hill to the Cathedral of St. Matthew. This transfer was made urgently to help prepare for the new archbishop�s installation on June 22. This is Bart�s third parochial assignment since being ordained a deacon in 1986 and will be the most challenging. In addition, he is employed full-time as registrar for the Washington Theological Union, where preparation is being made for the new school president who is currently the chief of chaplains for the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps. Since Bart�s transfer to the cathedral, he has been very busy with numerous liturgical events. ... Jim Gasper underwent total left hip replacement surgery in mid-March. He is walking three and one-half miles each day with his trusty Jack Russell terrier. ... Class participants in the JCU Golf Classic at Sleepy Hollow golf course in June were Jim Clark, Jerry O�Callahan, G. Richard Olivier, Frank Humenik and Sam Frontino. ... Chris Orlie is doing well and sends regards. Chris is CEO for High Octane Communications in San Rafael, CA. ... J. Kenneth Brown, with Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, was honored earlier this year to be named Super Lawyer among the 75,000 in Southern California. Ken recently returned from a trip to Italy and Greece. He is looking forward to our 50th reunion. The Browns finally have a grandson � the first on his wife�s side in four generations. ... George and Carol Billings are now living in a condo in Highland Heights, OH, when not at their winter home in Florida. ... In May this reporter was appointed to the Parma Community General Hospital Foundation Board and on May 19 at the Dolan Center for Science and Technology, I was awarded the prestigious JCU Alumni Medal along with four others. The five of us were again recognized at JCU�s commencement. I was most humbled and honored to receive this special award. ... Tom Paulson �87, son of our deceased classmate Peter Paulson, phoned me July 13th (Peter�s birthday) regarding our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund. Tom wanted to donate to our scholarship fund, in honor of his dad, which would be �matched� by his company, Morgan Stanley. We appreciate his and all other contributors to our very worthwhile scholarship fund. Our goal is to raise $350,000 by June 2007. ... Note: In the previous John Carroll magazine, I reported that John P. Lynch and his wife had five children and nine grandchildren. It was brought to my attention that Jack�s wife had passed away 25-30 years ago. My sincere apologies go out to the Lynch family for my over-sight. God bless, Sal

The weekend following Father�s day June 2007 is the date you have to set aside to attend our gala 50th Class Reunion. We are planning on a BIG PARTY weekend � �it�s our time to shine.� We will have an exciting agenda for our spouses. I realize we have all become quite conservative in our old age and have a few aches and pains since graduation; however, we have not lost the desire to party with old friends and get updated on people and changes at JCU. There are 98 deceased class members, that we know of, that will not celebrate with us, but they will certainly be there in spirit. John Carroll �goes all out� to make each Reunion Weekend really special � don�t disappoint your class member friends or yourself � we plan to �break� the university�s golden attendance record ... and its FREE for the 50 year graduates. We highly encourage those that attended Carroll with us from 1953 through 1957 to also plan on joining us, whether or not they graduated with our class. ... John P. Lynch relocated from Winnetka, IL, to Wilmette, IL, in 2005. He retired after 26 years with The American College of Surgeons. He is now serving with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Jack and his wife have five children and nine grandchildren. Their children are: Terry (42), Todd (40), Maureen (38), Katie (35) and Christopher (33). Jack can be contacted at 847.251.2394, or fax JPL0730@AOL.COM. ... Dave Zenk extends greetings from sunny California. He and Germaine are experiencing good health now, thanks to the excellent medical care they are receiving. In early March, Dave reported that during the previous 15 months, he had a series (three) of angioplasty procedures on one of his coronary arteries � the same one bypassed in 1992. He now has six stents in that one artery. The Zenks are truly amazed at the progress of medical science. They planned to visit John and Ann Rae in Tucson, AZ, in April. Dave and John, who attended elementary and high school together, had only 39 graduates in their small high school class. Last year, the two couples joined another graduate couple at their Las Vegas home. They are hoping to make this connection an annual winter event. The Zenks have eight granddaughters, two grandsons and two great grandsons. As reported in the winter 2006 John Carroll magazine, Dave and Germaine will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary during Reunion 2007 and regret that it will be their first miss in the past five reunions. ... In late March, Nancy and John Gormley returned home after spending six weeks in Florida. They dined and played golf with Jackie and Pat Keenan several times. On their first week in Florida, the two couples attended a reception for the new JCU president, Rev. Robert Niehoff, SJ, and the president of the University of Detroit at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. In early March, the Gormleys had dinner with Jerry Holzhall in Destin, FL, several times. ... Progress on our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund is moving along well. In light of the original appeal to raise $350,000 for our reunion class gift to support the scholarship, several committee members were moved to create a Challenge Grant of $35,000 to match any new or increased giving before June 1, 2007. This is an excellent opportunity to double your money (dollar for dollar), support our reunion class gift and really make a difference for JCU and its students. To participate, kindly contact one of the following class committee members: Jim Clark at 330.336.6190, Bill Comiskey at 216.321.3931, or Dick Huberty at 440.888.1139. Please help support this effort and our class; we owe it to our alma mater and to the future generations who will become men and women who will hopefully do the same for others. This very worthwhile fund has already helped seven seniors to graduate. Kindly, remember to indicate � For the Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund on your gift to JCU. This fund was established in memory of all the deceased members of our class. Thank you for your generosity. God bless, Sal

Dick and Maureen Huberty enjoy traveling, especially to the Houston, TX, area to visit their son Danny�s family. In late October, the Hubertys also had the opportunity to dine with Georgia and Jim Gasper at a popular restaurant just outside Houston. They enjoyed reminiscing and comparing their college experiences � �dayhop� verses �dorm� life. Jim informed me that Peter Paulson died at his home in Sayner, WI, on November 17, 2005 from the effects of a heart attack. Jim received the sad news from Fr. Brian Paulson, son of Pete and Jane. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Paulson family. John Gormley and Pete were roommates at JCU. ... Frank Hovorka was treated to a surprise birthday party by his daughter, Kathy, in late September. Frank still works at least one day a week as an independent consultant in Albuquerque representing Texas Refinery Corp. products and supervises the supplying and application of materials to the New Mexico schools for reroofing projects. Frank enjoys staying at his cabin in Red River, NM, among the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Kathy, Frank�s oldest daughter, is an area supervisor for the U.S. Government and husband Tim, a VP of a National Roofing Manufacturer. Son Chris, who is a tri-athlete, directs the Department of Orthodex and Prosthesis at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta. Anne, the youngest, is engaged and lives in the Seattle area where she attends the University of Washington. Frank gives a �standing invitation� for class members to give him a call when in the Albuquerque, NM, area. ... Word has it that Nancy and John Scanlan are selling their Williamsburg, VA, home to relocate closer to their new grandchild in the Maryland/D.C. area. Nancy, who suffered some health challenges in 2005, is doing much better now. ... On May 1, 2005, Fran and Bill Comiskey celebrated the birth of Ella Marie, born to their daughter Megan and son-in-law, Jay. Ella and her cousin, Annie (8), are the only girls surrounded by 11 lively boys ranging in age from two to 15. In September, Fran who is a board member of Ursuline College was honored by receiving the Crystal Award for dedication to the Alumnae Association. Daughter Ellen is expected to present their 14th grandchild in July. ... Susan and Jerry Cicero celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary � what a reason for a week-long party at Hilton Head in June. ... Germaine and Dave Zenk will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary reunion weekend 2007 � they regret that it will be their first miss in the last five reunions. ... On October 7, 2005, James J. Michenfelder, age 44, passed away. He was the son of Margaret and Alvin Michenfelder (deceased 12-31-2003). No details were available. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Margaret and daughters, Therese Geiger and Mary McGrew and their families. ... In January 2000, Jim Gasper suggested to this reporter that consideration be given to setting-up an Endowed Scholarship Fund in the name of the late James Esther. A committee was formed and, after much discussion, it was decided to establish this fund in the name of all our deceased class members (98 to date). This fund was established to aide any JCU student who, because of a family crisis or other emergency, is experiencing financial difficulty and is in danger of not graduating. Tuition at JCU has been increasing about 7% each year, thus placing a tremendous burden -- especially on seniors. To date, our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund, with earnings, is in excess of $171,000. This means we can award $8,000/per year to seniors facing the above crisis. Our fund has already helped seven seniors. Your committee is looking to increase this most worthwhile fund to $350,000 by June 2007. Kindly, support our scholarship with your generous gift now, or by Reunion 2007. With your continued support we are certain to make our goal and have a lasting memorial to our class that will benefit students for years to come and will reflect our class spirit and values. By the way, our 50th Reunion is FREE. There will be more details in future issues. God bless, Sal

As we approach the year�s end and reflect back, we have much to be thankful for, especially in light of all the world wide crisis ... In late July, Nancy and John Gormley attended a 70th birthday party in Chicago for Jerry Holzhall and reports that Jerry is doing much better. ... George and Carol Billings relocated to Hope Sound, FL, in 1999 when George retired from the Nippert Company (Delaware, OH) after 19 years service as engineer. Prior to that, George had his own company. Their daughter, Deborah Kim Diehl, and husband Edward reside in Parma, OH. Grandchildren are Zachary, a senior at Holy Name High and Nicole, a 6th grader at St. Columbkille Elementary. ... Jim Gasper is doing very well health wise and survived Hurricane Rita. Jim was recently appointed to the Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Greater Houston as an Advisory Board member. He also worked the booth for the University of Texas Medical School representing DBSA on �The Aging Brain.� He is director-at-large in their Galveston subdivision (Spanish Grant), where he and wife Georgia have a beach house. They have been busy working with the Shoreline Committee attempting to get state funding against future hurricanes and tropical storms. Jim also reports that Dick Trimarco �55 passed away in June. Dick and wife Bebe had six children and six grandsons. Dick died peacefully five days after a three-way heart by-pass. ... In late September, Ruth and John Cicotta began their annual trek to their southern home in Florida, but not until Ruth spent time with her girl friends in New York, while John visited son Tom and his family for a week at the New Jersey shore. They planned to vacation October 17 to November 4, after that they can be reached at - retiredgolfbums@msn.com. ... Joan and Morris �Pat� Patarini have been busy with traveling and visiting children � a daughter in Arizona, last Thanksgiving, a son in Alaska in May, then another son in Virginia. They plan to be with their daughter�s family in California in January and February of 2006. They also have two children in Maryland. They are certainly a family �on the go.� Joan had her 50th class reunion in late September and had the opportunity to be with Sam Frontino and Frank Singel since both of their wives were Joan�s classmates. Pat and Joan played golf with Sam and Betty Ann. ... In September, Margaret and Dave Milroy celebrated their anniversary in the island paradise of Hawaii. ... Jim and Joan Clark returned home in Wadsworth, OH, in August, after an extended trip to Missouri, Arkansas and Kentucky visiting with their son. ... On October 10th and 11th, this reporter had the honor and privilege to participate in the Inaugural activities at JCU. I represented the class of 1957 in the installation ceremony of Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, SJ, JCU�s 24th president. Also in attendance were Richard Murphy, James �Jay� Holler, Chuck Novak, Jim Clark and spouses. Rev. Mr. Bart Merella, along with Rev Dr. Louis Pecek G�55, concelebrated the inspirational inaugural Mass with Bishop Anthony M. Pilla �61 and G�67 and numerous other clergy. The choir was magnificent. ... Rosalie Massey, reunion coordinator, informed me that plans, as of now, are to have Reunion 2007 (our 50th) the weekend AFTER Father�s Day � that is June 22, 23 &24, 2007. Kindly make a note to hold those dates. Your reunion committee is getting anxious to begin planning activities. We expect to see all of you at this special and exciting event. As a reminder, and also stated in John Carroll magazine, summer edition, � ...to insure proper credit when sending any financial gifts to JCU, indicate - To be applied to the Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund on your checks or letters.� Our Class goal is to reach $300,000 by our 50th reunion. ... Please continue supporting and praying for the safe return of all our dedicated men and women in the military services � Active, Reserve and National Guard. God bless, Sal

Hope your summer was exceptional, now brace yourself for fall/winter ... Jim Gasper has been busy organizing the St. Ignatius (Chicago) mini-high school reunion (52 � years) and getting quite excited and �...really looking forward to our big kahuna JCU 50th, if the Lord agrees.� Jim inquires whether I hear from: Jim Toomey, Morris �Pat� Patarini, Jerry Cicero, Frank �Crash� Hovorka, Jay Holler, Sam Frontino, Frank Humenik, Joe Luby, Pete Paulson, Chuck Holland, Pat Flynn, Tom Sturr, Al Musca, Dick Ryan, Wally Votteler, Bob Chiprean, Ted �Greek� Arvanitis, Jake Downes, Bob Heinle, Joe Smaltz, Jack Riley, Bob Tuma, Tom Kasper and Mike Quigley. That is Jim�s list, however, how about the �day hops� who worked before and/or after classes? We all want to hear from you. Please, take a few moments to dash me a quick note on your families (kids and grandkids), education, your �special interests,� avocations and hobbies, reflections on your years at JCU, class members you keep in touch with and those you wish to hear from. ... Jim and Marilyn Sturmi were involved with the Cancer Relay on Father�s Day weekend in Akron. Jim continues meeting his health challenges and is doing everything possible to avoid knee replacement. Marilyn had both knees replaced nearly eight years ago. ... Ed Ostendorf called after reading of the deaths of Tim Sweeney and Dave Hurley. Ed broke both shoulders in a fall and is presently walking with a walker. ... Ralph Wroblewski informs me he retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in August 1995 as a Colonel and also retired from teaching after 43 years with the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Wife Christine, a former schoolteacher, retired from the IRS in June 2005 after 18 years service. She and Ralph are proud of all their children residing in the Greater Cleveland area. Their first grandson, Ian James Wroblewski (son of Eric and his wife), was born May 11th at one pound-five ounces. He is now 17 pounds and doing well. Eldest son Ralph earned his master�s at Cleveland State University and teaches at Cleveland Central Catholic High. Son Mark, runs a karate studio in North Royalton, graduated from CSU with an associate in music and computer science from Cuyahoga Community College. Daughter Jean, with a master�s from CSU in Music Performance, plays the trombone and teaches in Euclid. Son Eric, with a bachelor�s in Anthropology from CSU and master�s in Education, teaches �special education� in Strongsville. Daughter Janet teaches elementary grades in Cleveland. ... Chuck Novak, Jim Gasper, Frank �Crash� Hovorka are enjoying better health thanks to the numerous prayers from family and friends. Frank took a cruise to Bermuda and is presently building a new deck, while attempting to avoid the Albuquerque, NM, heat. ... Laverne and Richard Murphy have been quite busy assisting Dick�s cousin, Nancy Powers, cope after a serious stroke. Dick related on re-uniting with a former Campion High classmate at Nancy�s birthday party. Henry Pacini (now Lauer) spent his freshman year at JCU before transferring to Notre Dame in South Bend. Laverne had the opportunity recently, to speak with Phil Gordon, our senior class VP, who will hopefully attend our 50th class reunion in June 2007. ... In late May, Rose Marie and I went on a 14-day cruise/tour to Alaska on Holland America Line. We celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary on the cruise � the entire experience was outstanding. ... On June 30th our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund had a principal of $173,224 and a market value of $176,980. The fund earned $7, 817 in interest. Seniors Valerie L. Green (Bay Village, OH) and Donald H. Moore (Mentor, OH) received awards of $3,100 and $4,300, respectively. These annual awards are possible through your generosity and in memory of all deceased members of our class. A reminder � to insure proper credit when sending any financial gifts to JCU, indicate �to be applied to the Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund� on your checks or letters. Wouldn�t it be great for our fund to mature to $300,000 by our 50th reunion? ... Stay healthy and happy! God bless, Sal

John Gormley returned from Florida in mid-March after playing some golf with Pat Keenan, who is doing well. In addition, John had a nice visit with Jerry Holzhall and his lady friend. Jerry is doing much better after suffering serious health problems. He still can�t walk very well, thus depriving him of playing golf, but, is getting around more and his spirits are good. John also visited with his daughter, Barbara, at the University of Miami. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi, in the Akron, OH, area, made it through our cold and �record breaking� season along with Jim�s health challenges. ... Bill Comiskey was totally surprised when his family honored him at a wonderful 70th birthday party at Ursuline College on Palm Sunday. Back in early February, it was Bill that first alerted me that Timothy Sweeney was in the Manor Care Nursing Home due to his serious health condition. Dick Huberty and I visited Tim and were shocked to see him very weak and down to about 163 pounds. Bill continued to keep me apprised of Tim�s condition. Tim was placed in University Hospitals (Cleveland) at the same time I learned that Chuck Novak was hospitalized at Fairview General Hospital with pneumonia. Chuck came home shortly thereafter and is doing fine. On March 11, Peter Bernardo �67 called to inform me with the sad news that Tim Sweeney had died of kidney and liver failure shortly after going into a coma and being placed in hospice. Tim was an active attorney in the Greater Cleveland area after graduating from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1960. He was a past president of the JCU Alumni Association and the St. Ignatius Father�s Club. My gratitude is extended to the many class members who contacted me regarding Tim. His charm and wit will be greatly missed. Laverne and Richard Murphy came in for the funeral at St. Gregory the Great and the gathering after in the JCU faculty lounge. Dick and Bill Comiskey were honorary pallbearers. ... John Rae, Jack Lynch and Dan Collins informed me of the death of Dave Hurley on March 12. Arnie Lanza, Godfather for Dave�s son, Connor, called me in late March and explained that Dave�s death was due to complications from cancer. He had survived pancreatic cancer about ten years earlier. Dave was an investment banker with his firm, Westbridge Capital Partners (San Francisco, CA) since 1988. He developed the company from five to about 90 employees. Dave�s wife Debra had given birth to twins about nine years ago. Our sincere condolences are extended to both the Sweeney and Hurley families. ... On a happier note, my daughter Anita, who I had the honor and privilege to commission a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in May 1987, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), effective 1 December 2004 at Ft. Stewart, GA, while on Active Reserve duty. Her husband, my son-in-law, Major James Kazmierczak, is presently serving his second duty tour in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division. Jim�s e-mail address is � james.kazmierczak@us.army.mil. Anyone with family/relatives overseas in harms way, kindly send me their e-mail address which I will include in my column � our support is critical and necessary! ... Keep in mind, our 50th Class Reunion is only two years away and it is FREE. Father�s Day weekend (June 2007) will be our grand celebration. Please let me hear from you. God bless, Sal

Richard Ottes, COL USAR (Retired) after 36 years service, informed me that COL Pierre LeFevre, who died May 22 last year, was USMC, not USA as reported. Dick served six years in grade as a Colonel. He served six years on the Army Staff in DCSLOG at the Pentagon plus two years in another General Staff position at AMC in Alexandria, VA. Both Staff positions were MOBDES assignments. Dick and Virginia live in St. Louis with hopes of spending some time at The Villages, FL, this winter. ... Jack Lynch, a member of the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps, was honored in mid-July with a Resolution from the Cook County Board of Commissioners for his assistance to over 500 patients from the access Evanston/Rogers Park, IL, Family Health Center. Over the past year, Jack has helped patients obtain more than $500,000 worth of life extending medications which they otherwise could not have afforded. (Note: this is truly Catholic Action � Congratulations Jack!). ... Pat Flynn could not be at our October mini-reunion since he and Shirley were just returning from Italy. ... Joan and Morris �Pat� Patarini spent Thanksgiving with their daughter in Arizona and plan to visit their son and family in Alaska in 2005. ... Jack Szabo recently inquired about Mark Schlund, Jim Schlund and John Mizenko of whom he has lost track. To the best of my knowledge, Jim Schlund operated the Briarhill Landscaping Service in Pinehurst, NC, and John Mizenko is a physician/surgeon in Arizona. ... Sunday, November 21st was the annual alumni liturgy at JCU with the theme � �Celebrate the Spirit.� Rev. Timothy T. Shannon, SJ, vice president for Development and Alumni Relations concelebrated with ten other Jesuits. Our class was represented by Monica and Chuck Novak, Charles E. Rokicky, Rose Marie and Sal Felice. ... Thanks to John Gormley, plus Rosalie and Peter Bernardo �67 (both JCU staff), some old Campion High (Chicago) Medals and a 1928 Campion High yearbook have been enshrined in Campion Hall at JCU. ... Recently, Ruth and John Cicotta returned from visiting his mom�s birthplace in Caltinessetta, Sicily (Italy). They also visited Palermo, Agrigento, Taormina, Randazzo, Siracusa and Catania. �It was a great trip and I learned a lot about my heritage,� John said. Their son Tom�s wife is expecting twins in March which will give them a total of 11 grandkids. ... Major James Kazmierczak, son-in-law of Rose Marie and Sal Felice, was re-deployed to Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, Ft. Stewart, GA in mid-January. Jim is the husband of Major Anita Felice Kazmierczak, USAR �87 currently inactive service at Ft. Stewart. Please keep all the brave people serving our country in your prayers for safekeeping and early return. ... Enjoy the �long awaited� spring and HAPPY EASTER! God bless, Sal

This year, summer and the lovely fall colors passed in record time. Where did 2004 go? ... John Gormley reports that daughter Barbara has finished her post-doctoral research and is now a professor at the University of Miami teaching/counseling psychology to doctoral students. She started at Harvard, then on to the University of California (San Francisco) and now Miami � quite an accomplishment! ... Don Grace is presently working part-time as assistant to the president of St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland). ... Tom Tupa, Sr. and wife Carol keep very busy attending all their grandkids� sports activities. Tom�s grandson, who suffered a very severe spinal injury last season in a game between St. Ignatius and Shaker Heights, is improving, but �keep those prayers coming.� The Tupas also attend all their son�s professional football games. Tom, Jr. signed with the Washington Redskins in March. In his 16th year in the NFL, Tom earned a super bowl ring from the 2002 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... Jim Gasper and Frank �Crash� Hovorka both underwent surgery in September and October, respectively. In addition, Chuck Novak has experienced several health challenges with the Cleveland Clinic. Kindly, keep all three in your prayers along with all the other class members hurting, in distress and in need of God�s help. ... Dr. Ron Occhionero was awarded the �2004 Ohio Dental Association�s Distinguished Dentist Award� � the association�s highest honor. Ron, associate dean for Clinical Affairs at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, has been active there for 40 years. In addition, he has a part-time practice in Richmond Heights, OH. ... Joe Luby proudly reports on the growth of the Luby dynasty � Aidan Luby (9 mos.) born to Joe, Jr. and Sue and Angela (15 mos.) born to Janet and Mark Bonnell. Son Jim returned this summer after working six years in England and Eastern Europe. He is now enrolled at Boston University in pursuit of a master�s in economics. ... Jack Lynch recently informed me of the passing of William D. Schmidt. Bill died at his home September 26th of pancreatic carcinoma after a treatment of lung cancer earlier this year. He is survived by wife, Joan, three children, two grandchildren and a sister. His funeral Mass was officiated by Jack Lynch�s brother-in-law, Fr. Jim Gschwend, SJ and buried just outside of Denver with full military honors. Also, I�ve learned of three other class members� deaths -- Thomas E. Nealon (in 1994), M. Rosalia Wierzbicki (in 2004) and Roy C. Benedict (in 2004). Our condolences and prayers are extended to the four families of the deceased. That makes 86 deceased from our class that we are aware of. ... J. Patrick Keenan, executive director with the New York State Golf Association, is fully recovered from his health problem and grateful for all the concerns and prayers. ... Mathias Skowronski �56, a Michigan resident, spent 27 days working with the American Red Cross in Florida. He has been an active volunteer for the past several years working during disasters and teaching classes. He was running a shelter when hurricane Jeanne struck. Mathias and Chuck Novak worked closely as associates in the Booster Club while at John Carroll�..A total of 44 individuals participated in our outstanding mini-reunion (47 � years) festivities during Homecoming Weekend at JCU (October 22-24). Two dinners, a football game, Sunday Mass in Rodman Chapel, and an informative tour of the $66.4 million Dolan Center for Science and Technology by Professor David Ewing of the Department of Chemistry, highlighted the weekend activities. Not only did Carroll shutout Heidelberg 24-0 at the Homecoming game, but Arnie Lanza and Pete Bernardo, Jr. provided musical entertainment Saturday evening while the guests reminisced. Fr. Casey Bukala, SJ �54 and Deacon Bart Merella celebrated the Sunday liturgy with the names of all 86 deceased class members, including the 17 who died since our 45th reunion, were read as Kevin Beard provided background bagpipe music � a most �touching� event. The 24 class members participating were: Tony Calabrese, Jim Clark, Bill Comiskey, Sal Felice, Sam Frontino, Jim Gasper, Don Grace, Frank �Crash� Hovorka, Dick Huberty, Tom Kasper, Arnie Lanza, Bart Merella, Al Musca, Dick Murphy, Tom Nemeth, Chuck Novak, Ron Occhionero, Vince Panichi, Chuck Rini, John Scanlan, Joe Smaltz, Tim Sweeney, Jack Szabo and Tom Tupa. ... Make a note now � Father�s Day weekend, June 2007 is our 50th Reunion and it�s FREE! The above names are on that committee, among others to be named later. Have a safe and healthy Holiday Season! God bless, Sal

The splendid fall season is again upon us with all the rich blending of colors. Take some time and enjoy while they last ... Joe Cunningham, who has a successful law practice in Arlington, VA, was recently honored by the Trustees of the Columbia University School of Law with the creation of the Joseph F. Cunningham Visiting Professor Chair of Commercial and Insurance Law. Joe has taught, lectured in, written and actively practiced law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia for the past 40 years. He is an active member in each jurisdiction. ... As a result of Nancy and John Gormley visiting J. Patrick Keenan in Florida as stated in my spring 2004 column, both Dan Collins and Joe Cunningham requested Pat�s address. ... Two JCU seniors were awarded scholarships from our Class of 1957 Scholarship/Endowment Fund, established in memory of our deceased class members. Very grateful for the scholarships, awarded due to family crises, were Morgan Waldron ($1,000) and William Shutes ($5,700.00). ... Your prayers are requested for all our class members sick or in distress and especially for Chuck Novak, who in early July completed a series of chemotherapy treatments for cancer of the larynx. The disease, originally in his lungs and in remission, reappeared in the larynx. Our prayers are powerful! ... Sadly, I have two more deaths to report. Robert M. Kirkham died March 3rd. No other details are available. COL Pierre L. LeFevre, (USA, retired), died May 22nd in Chesapeake, VA, of a chronic pulmonary disease. He retired in 1987 and began a second career as dean, then vice-principal of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA. His wife, Anne, of 41 years, died in 2000. Survivors include his current wife, Esther, two sons, a daughter, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Our condolence is extended to both families. ... Your mini-reunion (47 � years) committee has been busy developing a special program for Homecoming weekend, 22-24 October 2004. The committee consists of Jim Clark, Jim Finnegan, Jim Gasper, Frank �Crash� Hovorka, Dick Huberty, Dick Murphy, Al Musca, Chuck Novak, Morris �Pat� Patarini, Joe Smaltz and Sal Felice! ... Lastly, this reporter was honored at a news conference held at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on July 14th. The occasion was the first birthday of the Airport Ambassador Volunteer Program. I was recognized by the airport director for having in excess of 500 volunteer hours the first year this program was initiated. There are approximately 75 CHIA ambassadors. Our purpose, while sporting yellow blazers, is to make the airport �customer friendly� to all by assisting in numerous ways. ... Enjoy the colors and I�ll see you at Carroll in October. God bless, Sal

It is truly a pleasure to again experience the sight and aroma of the fresh spring flowers. It is without regret that I say �farewell long, cold winter.� ... Earlier this year Nancy and John Gormley managed to take full advantage of their six weeks in the Florida area. The first two weeks were spent visiting and playing golf with Pat Keenan, who is under doctor�s care. Then it was an Eastern Caribbean cruise visiting Nassau, Dominican Republic and St. Thomas. Following the cruise, time was spent visiting Campion High and JCU alumni including Pete Paulson (Longboat Key), Bob DuBrul (Palm Harbor) and Jerry Holzhall (Destin). ... In the winter 2004 edition of the JCU magazine I mentioned the deaths of Al Michenfelder, Sigmund Sova and William Nieberding, however, I failed to mention the passing of a good friend, Anthony Garofoli, and for that I apologize. For many years Tony had been very active in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County politics. Our sympathy is extended to his widow, Florence, five sons, two daughters and twelve grandchildren. ... The Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Program in Italian American Studies at JCU again made it possible for a nine day March (spring break) trip to beautiful Baroque Sicily concentrating on churches, palaces, squares, and fountains in various cities. Sicilian cities visited were Catania, Messina, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Modica, Agrigento, Palermo, Cefalu and Monreale to name some. A total of 66 participated in the Bishop Pilla Program, which consisted of students, alumni and friends of JCU. Included in the group were the following JCU alumni: Theresa Burke �72G, Jack Durkin �61, Sal Falletta, Sr. �64, Sal Felice, Tom Gerst �61, Frank Martines �60 and Bart Merella. Carroll faculty included Dr. Santa Casciani (moderator), Rev. William Bichl, SJ, professor Giuseppina Mileti and Dr. Rosa Volpe. ... JCU homecoming 2004 is scheduled for Saturday, October 23 with a game against Heidelberg at 2 p.m. -- also our mini reunion! That evening we can have a nice dinner, Sunday we could hold a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Francis Chapel followed by brunch and a tour of the new Dolan Center for Science and Technology. Our mini-reunion committee will work out the details -- your job is to hold October 23 and 24 open for our mini-reunion -- 47.5 years! Plan on a special weekend. ... Have a safe and fun-filled summer. God bless, Sal

Greetings and best wishes to all in the New Year! ... Fran and Bill Comiskey were made proud grandparents twice in 2003. Daughter Ellen and husband Mike had John Ryan Leamon in May; son Patrick and wife Stasia had Aidan Fitzpatrick Comiskey in September. That brings the total of grandchildren to twelve � eleven boys and one girl ranging in age from thirteen years to six months. ... A late Christmas present was the grandson of Maureen and Dick Huberty. Dylon Richard Huberty, born December 29, 2003, is the son of Daniel and Janet of Houston, TX. Dick and Maureen also plan to visit friends while out West, including Jim Kaiser in Arizona. ... Jay Holler was honored as �Citizen of the Year� by the Chamber of Commerce in Tonawanda, NY in early November. The special occasion was celebrated with a dinner, which included many family and friends. ... Rose Marie and I had the opportunity to spend several hours with Joan and Jim Clark at JCU�s Alumni Mass & Breakfast in late November. ... Jim Gasper reports that his 50th St. Ignatius (Chicago) Reunion was outstanding. They had 88 of 232 class members attend � about 120 including wives and guests. At the gala were Jim Finnegan, Joe Luby and Jack Lynch. Those unable to attend due to illness were Jerry Cicero, needing an angioplasty and Alvin (Al) Michenfelder, due to prostate and bladder surgery. ... Speaking of Al Michenfelder, he had a long and painful series of surgeries along with depression and numerous stays at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital before expiring on December 31st. Al�s widow, Peggy, also has had a very difficult time following a stroke and severe migraines. Thanks to Jim Finnegan, I was kept updated on Al�s condition. Jim and wife Ann �stood up� for the Michenfelders at their wedding. ... In addition to Al�s death, we had two other class members depart � Sigmund Sova and William C. Nieberding. Sigmund, 87 years, died December 5th. After WWII he completed his degree at JCU night school on the GI Bill. Bill Nieberding expired on January 9, 2004. He attended St. Ignatius (Cleveland) and JCU. He was the �tent-mate� of Chuck Novak at R.O.T.C. Camp at Ft. Eustis, VA in the summer of 1956. Bill retired in 1995 after a brilliant career at the NASA John Glenn Research Center as deputy chief of the Instrumentation and Contract Technology Division. As a contributor to the Glenn power experiments on the first Mars Rover, which were successful in 1997, Bill is one of the select few whose name is on a plaque on the Rover permanently in residence on the surface of Mars. Kindly remember the deceased and their families in your prayers. ... Chuck Novak, who had been at the Cleveland Clinic for lung surgery, recently called me �elated� that the latest lung scan was �clear� and that he could resume all activities. Our best to Chuck � this will truly be a happy New Year for the Novak clan. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi are proud to have two great-nephews attend JCU this coming fall - Tom McDonald will be a junior and Matt will be a freshman. The Sturmis also extend their prayers to the Tupa family for a �full recovery� of Mark Tupa, 14 years, grandson of Carol and Tom Tupa. Mark, a freshman at St. Ignatius High School, sustained a fractured forth vertebra and bruises to his spinal cord after colliding head on at a September 11th football game. Don Grace, our class member and Tupa family spokesman, was instrumental in initiating a trust fund to help the family with unforeseen costs and uninsured medical expenses. Donations may be made to the Mark Tupa Jr. Fund, The McDonald Financial Group, 18500 Lake Road, Suite 400, Rocky River, OH 44116. ... Frank �Crash� Hovorka send regards to all and writes� ...I�m looking forward to seeing y�all next fall at our 47� year mini-reunion.� ... I spoke with Peter Bernardo �67 (JCU) regarding our interest in having a Class of 1957 mini-reunion at Carroll this fall. Most likely, this weekend event will occur about the third weekend of September 2004 in conjunction with a JCU football game. More details later. ... Lastly, I was most distressed to learn of the passing of Michael A. Dwyer �37, an outstanding Catholic gentleman, fellow columnist and good friend. Mike was 88 years old. Best wishes and prayers are extended to his family in behalf of the 1957 class. May he rest in peace! ... God bless, Sal

The year has passed so quickly � hope you were able to �keep pace� with all the daily challenges. I was recently informed by JCU that unfortunately; these class notes will not appear in the next issue of the John Carroll magazine due to �...complicated budgetary reasons.� These notes will be posted on the JCU Web site � www.jcu.edu. I will work on some other distribution means. ... I had contact with Richard Donahue at a Reserve Officer Association (ROA) Chapter gathering in late May. Dick is doing well and working as a zoning inspector for Penfield Township and residing in LaGrange, OH. ... Several weeks following the burial of Anton Bouhassin, his widow, Dolores, succumbed to cancer. Bob DuBrul recalls renting a room in Tony�s home the last year at Carroll and they �...spent many nights yakking after he got home from working at Gruber�s (an elegant restaurant on Shaker Square in Cleveland). He was a special guy � a great guy and the most generous man I have ever met.�... In late May, Eileen and Bart Merella took a 14-day cruise of the Baltic Sea with port stops at Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rostock (Germany), Tallinn Estonia, Helsinki and the highlight of the trip � a two-day stopover in St. Petersburg, Russia to help celebrate its 300th anniversary -along with President Bush and VIP�s from 45 other countries. Bart described the sites there as �incredible� and the Hermitage (winter palace), among so many other sites as �visually spectacular.� The Merellas� celebrated the birth of their seventh grandchild, Joseph Bartholomew Donohue, in late June. ... Jack Lynch has joined the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps. This organization provides retired men and women over 50 the opportunity to serve the needs of the poor, to work for a more just society and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition. ... Jim Finnegan, while working on his St. Ignatius (Chicago) reunion, learned that Al Michenfelder was scheduled for bladder and prostate surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in mid-August. Jim Gasper later informed me that the surgery went very well and turned out much better than expected � prayers are powerful! Both Al and wife, Peggy, can certainly use more of our prayers. ... Gasper, serving on St. Iggies 50th reunion committee with Jim Finnegan, expects to see the following on September 10th: Jerry Cicero, Jack Lynch, Joe Luby, Tom Sturr, Dave Steger, Rev. Fr. Brian Paulson (son of Pete and Jane Paulson), Jim Finnegan, Phil Gordon and Pete Paulson. ... Coletta and LTG John Myers finally made their move to retirement, although John is still consulting part-time. They are completing the building of their retirement home in Tucson, AZ. They left three of their family back East, but are now closer to the oldest sons � John in Albuquerque, NM and Greg (teaching at the USAF Academy) in Colorado Springs, CO. ... Dennis Dulin attended JCU for two years before re-locating to the University of Detroit. He again transferred to the University of Illinois pursuing a structural engineering curriculum. He graduated in 1960. Dennis was inquiring on the whereabouts of old friends from Bernet Hall days � Tony Cuttone and Jim White. (Should you have information and/or questions regarding the notes, kindly contact this reporter). ... JCU�s Dolan Center for Science and Technology ribbon cutting ceremony was held on September 5th. There was food and entertainment under the big tent and open house tours held in the magnificent $66.4 million facility. Those observed from our class were Jim Clark, Bill Comiskey, Dick Huberty, Bart Merella, Chuck Novak, Tim Sweeney and Sal Felice. ... Finally, this reporter is volunteering at The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport as an airport ambassador. This new program is intended to make our airport �more customer friendly� in light of all the changes due to security. Also, we toured the Canadian/American Rockies for 13-days in mid-July. Our trip was outstanding. My Cathedral Latin 50th reunion was a tremendous success � a record breaker with 79 in attendance from a class of 235 and 47 known deceased. ... Get out those sweaters, jackets and boots and brace-up for another fall and winter. Keep warm and do remember the sick and lonely in your prayers. God bless, Sal

It seems like an eternity since my last class notes - nearly five months. I hope you all had a healthy transition into the New Year. � Mary Klaehn, the youngest daughter of Margaret and Al Michenfelder, is a star in the musical theater circuit. Mary, an adjunct voice professor at the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music, has recorded with Audio Recording and is a member of the Actors Equity Association. She has performed in the greater Cleveland area and regionally in such productions as Bosom Buddies, Company, Follies, West Side Story, Fiddler On The Roof, The Marriage Of Figaro, Mardi Gras, The Arabian Nights and Brigadoon, to name just some of her accomplishments. � Frank Hovorka was saddened, as were the rest of us, with the news that George Sweeney �55 had passed away. George was a �giant� in so many ways - he will be missed greatly. Frank had dinner with Jerry Cicero in Atlanta in mid-November and takes advantage of Elder Hostle vacations whenever possible. � Dave Milroy reports that in late October Dr. Al Musca, with about 30 family members descended on Tampa, FL to attend a Cleveland Browns football game. Thanks to Tom Tupa, who contacted his son, Tom, a kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave also was able to attend the game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to win the Super Bowl, you may recall. Dave and Al managed to play a couple rounds of golf during that period. Dave and Margaret spent Thanksgiving together in North Carolina with daughter Sharon, from Baltimore, and son David, from Atlanta. Dave remains active with fund raising for the local Knights of Columbus. � Sigmund Sova, Eileen and Chuck Rini, Joan and Jim Clark, Rose Marie and Sal Felice broke sweet rolls together following the Gathering of Classes (JCU Communion/Breakfast) in late November. � In mid October, Marilyn Sturmi, the dedicated and hard working wife of Jim Sturmi, had a stroke, which slowed her down temporarily. While progressing through rehabilitation, Jim was great doing the laundry and other household chores. � Congratulations to �first time grandparents� Nancy and John Gormley, whose son and daughter-in-law had a beautiful baby girl last July. Also, daughter Barbara received her Ph.D. from Michigan State in early December and is currently on staff at the University of California for at least the next two years. � Kindly keep Laverne, wife of Dick Murphy, in your prayers as she is coping with some health challenges. � On February 6, 2003, Judge Anthony O. Calabrese, Jr. was sworn into the Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District. In attendance with the clergy, other judges and dignitaries, were Tony�s wife Denise, their new baby girl, Rachel (two months), son Orlando (18 months) plus class members Anton �Tony� Bouhassin, Laura and Vince Panichi, and Rose Marie and yours truly. � I was both surprised and saddened to read in the winter 2003 issue of the John Carroll magazine the deaths of four more of our class members - Thomas Gavagan (7/20/02), John Hach (10/15/02), Sherman Berne (5/05/02) and Donald Damm (8/21/02). Our sincere sympathy is extended to the families of these great men and may they rest in peace. � Please remember all our deceased, sick and lonely class members and their loved ones in your prayers. God bless, Sal

Greetings! Our 45th class reunion was a huge success for all attendees and we broke the all-time record for a 45th class reunion! ... Following reunion, Jerry �Sowie� Holzhall visited his elementary school chum, Les Lyons, who wasn�t able to attend reunion this year. Les, partially paralyzed on his left side, is doing better and can walk very short distances with a cane. Jerry next planned to visit with John Gormley in September and Pete Paulson in October. Jerry, a great golfer, shoot�s in the mid-80s. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi missed reunion to attend their grandson�s high school graduation in Minnesota. Chris is now attending college at Wisconsin-Stout. In July, son Jeff and wife Kim added grandchild number ten to the Sturmi clan. Jim, class president for all four years at Akron-St. Vincent High, has booked their 50th class reunion for the fall of 2003. ... Don Kaump had surgery on his parathyroid in late July. The pathology report was good; however, additional blood tests and our prayers should bring Don back to 100%. ... Larry Lau, in Charlotte, NC, can be reached on e-mail at llau@quantus.com. ... Kevin Sroub was appointed director of sales and marketing for Domino Logistics Company in Ravenna, Ohio. The company is the provider of warehousing, trucking and assembly services. ... Joseph �Jay� Steger and wife, Roberta, will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary this November. Their daughter Michelle, her husband and two grandkids, Brandon (5) and Colin (2), live a few miles from them in Michigan. Jay and Bobbi, after purchasing a vacation home in Western Michigan, discovered Dolores and Tom Sturr living in the area. Now that Jay is retired, they spend about a week per month at their lake house and get together with the Sturrs at least once each trip. For the last 20 years or so, Jay has been making long rifles in his spare time. He has a small forge shop in the yard to pound out small parts. Bobbi�s interest is in quilting and related activities. They are both into the 18th century technology in a big way. In addition, the Stegers keep busy collecting antiques and enjoying season seats at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. ... Ann and John Rae, although retired, haven�t slowed down yet. After the birth of grandson, John Rae Vecchio, they traveled over one month -August/September 2001 - to the Scandinavian countries, including a two-week cruise on the Baltic and North Seas, and visited St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia and Estonia. Other travels included trips to Berlin, Prague, Paris and various cities in Northern France. Their trip was �stunned� by the September 11th tragedy (also John�s birthday). Ann was honored by Saginaw Valley State University naming her an emerita professor for her outstanding teaching and mentoring of social work students and her �central role� in the accreditation of the social works program. Allyn & Bacon published Ann's college textbook this spring. John, who had bypass surgery in 1999, was continuing in cardiac rehab at the University of Michigan into this year. The Michigan Municipal League, for working on a project for that organization, honored him last September with an award. ... Frank Singel retired in 1994 from the Social Security Administration as assistant district manager after 36 years. He started a senior center in 1991 and opened the building in 1998 after it was completely remodeled. Everything was accomplished with donations, dues and fundraisers as an independent organization - no state or government aids. The Singels have two children and five grandkids. ... For you computer buffs, access to our summer Web notes is as follows: www.jcu.edu/alumni/johncarrollmagazine/class_notes_1957.htm also, check out the reunion photos at ttp://www.jcu.edu/alumni/CLASSES/1957/index.htm! ... Have a healthy and happy holiday season. God bless, Sal

Class Notes 1957

	Salvatore R. Felice 3141 W. Pleasant Valley Road Parma, OH 44134 440.842.1553 srfelice@cox.net


fall 2008	The news of Fr. Joseph Schell’s passing connected two class members with memories of the past – Dick Olivier (day hop) and Tom Feely (dorm student). Dick remembers having Fr. Schell for logic and metaphysics, etc. while Tom recalls Fr. Schell as Prefect at Pacelli Hall, where he resided. Tom’s daughter is a nun at the Notre Dame Mother House in Chardon, OH, home of NDCL (Notre Dame-Cathedral Latin High School), where Dick’s three daughters attended school and grandson is currently playing JV football. They shared memories of Mr. John Carpenter, Dr. Bender and their family histories from high school to their grandkids. Its great that two class members meet and share memories via the internet some 51 years after graduation, thanks to Fr. Schell – God is good! ... Attending the Gray Streaks (JCU graduates of over 50 years) dinner on Saturday evening of Reunion 2008, were Vicki and Al Lucas, Pat and Tom Kasper, Maureen and Dick Huberty, and Rose Marie and Sal Felice. As a National Alumni Board Member, Reunion 2008 gave me the opportunity to attend several mini-lectures I missed at our reunion. The mini-class lectures I attended were: ROTC: Transforming Today’s Students into Tomorrow’s Leaders, Multi-Cultural Affairs at JCU, and The Catholic and Jesuit Identity of JCU by Dr. Paul V. Murphy, director of the Institute of Catholic Studies. I was impressed by the lectures, but particularly inspired in the update and emphasis of Jesuit Catholic ideals available for the total educational experience to the talents, needs and personalities of the JCU students. I recommend you check this out for your grandkids planning for college. I was “re-energized” in our University and proud to be part of the JCU team. ... On a sad note, Joseph A. Felty passed away in mid-May. Joe had retired from Lake Catholic High School after nearly 50 years as a teacher and guidance counselor. In addition, the JCU magazine listed deaths for Glenn Drake (11/27/07) and James Dunn (2/07/08). Our condolences to their families and May they rest in peace! ... In early July, the Joe Luby family (14 in all) returned from a 19-day adventure in Alaska. They experienced a wide assortment of wild animals via sea and land. Weather was great and the view of Mt. McKinley was outstanding! ... On Independence Day weekend, Georgia and Jim Gasper visited Sacred Heart church in Galveston, TX, where they had been married. This church was re-constructed by the Jesuits after the Great Galveston Storm of 1900 that killed over 600 people. The church bulletin contained an article on Archbishop John Carroll, a priest and patriot (and our University’s namesake), who in 1789 was given the task of organizing the Catholic Church in this country. The article also spoke of his brother, Charles Carroll, one of the wealthiest men to sign the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. Charles signed the document “Charles Carroll of Carolltown” in defiance of the British. Jim has been elected a political official of Palmer Mud District No. 2 of Fort Bend County, TX. ... Did You Know – In 1953, or 1954, Dick Murphy had the privilege of being on stage with the Metropolitan Opera Company’s production of AIDA as a “spear holder.” ... Homecoming weekend 2008 is September 26-28. Come back to Carroll and check the progress your University is achieving and meet the new administrative staff – I guarantee you will be impressed! By the way, JCU is playing Heidelberg in football on Saturday, September 27 – I’ll see you there! God bless, Sal


summer 2008	Margaret and Dave Milroy keep active by visiting grandchildren, traveling, playing golf and also with the Knights of Columbus. ... Dick Murphy has been on the board of trustees as a volunteer with West Suburban PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) in Cooke County, assisting the homeless. Formed in 1992, PADS is a $1.3 million operation. Shortly after our 50th, a mini-reunion was held for George Mihelic and Les Lyons in Oakbrook, Ill. In attendance were Dean Gassman, John Rae, Richard Collins, Jack Lynch and Dick Murphy. ... Dan Collins informs me that Chuck Guthrie had rotator cuff surgery in early 2008 and was recuperating at home in Gainesville, Ga. Send Chuck a note - CHUCKPAT@BELLSOUTH.NET - he would love hearing from you. ... G. Richard Olivier enjoys the class notes; however, as a “day hop” he was not familiar with many “dorm students,” due to demanding work schedules while attending classes, as was the case with the majority of the JCU students at that time. (NOTE: As a “day hop” myself, I can clearly relate to Dick’s views. Hopefully, in the near future, the University will acknowledge same and address the “day hop dilemma”). ... Bart Merella was pleased to lunch with Fr. Niehoff and Doreen Riley in Washington, D.C., in late February. Bart’s son-in-law, Ted Steiner ’93, recently began working at Carroll in the Center for Service and Social Action with Dr. Peggy Finucane ’80 in organizing class related immersion service projects. He had been youth minister at St. Dominic’s in Shaker Heights, Ohio for 15 years. ... Tom Moran enjoyed attending the NFL/JCU event in Florida. He especially enjoyed chatting with JCU staff, grads and friends of Carroll. Sixteen Moran clan members gathered in Florida on St. Patrick’s Day for a week’s visit. ... Involved with Catholic Charities (Chicago Archdiocese), Joe Luby assisted in setting-up a complex for Veterans on Chicago’s South side – a joint project with Veterans Affairs and the State of Illinois – a first of its kind sponsored by private and government groups. Also, in April 2007, they opened a VA clinic and a 141 unit residence for homeless veterans. In the fall, they opened a ten-suite housing unit for disabled vets. ... On a sad note, we lost two more class members – Michael “Mickey” Acquaviva, a former longtime spokesman for the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry and passionate publicist for Italian-American causes around Pittsburgh, died March 2 at UPMC Passavant Hospital. According to Jack Szabo, Mickey, as he was known while at Carroll, played in “The Jack Szabo All-Stars Band.” His wife, Lois, died last October.Mike is survived by a daughter and four siblings. ... John Mitchell Grogan, passed suddenly on February 4, 2008, at age 73. John served in the U.S. Army as an officer and was honorably discharged in 1969 as a Captain. In 2007, he retired after 20 years as a distributor with Safeguard Business Systems in Grafton, Ohio. John is survived by wife of 26 years, Linda, four daughters, one brother and three sisters. ... Have a safe and fun summer! God bless, Sal


spring 2008	It has been my honor and pleasure to work with Jerry Pockar, editor of John Carroll magazine and its predecessor, the Carroll Alumni Journal, for nearly 15 years. Jerry retired the end of December 2007. I will miss him. ... Fran and Joe Luby spent two enjoyable weeks in Ireland in October. Joe reports that his son, Joe, survived the Los Angeles fires. He was evacuated, but allowed to return after several days. He had no damage. Also, at the Annual Catholic Charities Meeting for the Archdiocese of Chicago, Joe Sr., was given the Compassion in Action Award by Cardinal George. ... In early December, Frank Singel was “hauled off” in a paddy wagon and taken to “jail” set up at the Johnstown, Pa., Holiday Inn while participating in MDA’s 2007 Johnstown Lock Up to help “Jerry’s Kids.” He remained in jail until the financial goal was met. ... Jim Gasper received a Christmas card from Jack Lynch with a photo of his ten beautiful grandkids and a note that number eleven was on the way. Jim recalled his “old Army days” in New Orleans, where Jack was known as “hurricane” by comrades Dan O’Rourke, Lou Renner, Tom Hogan, Drew Diederich ’59, Tom Langlois and Al Strok (deceased). Jim reports that Joe Smaltz, who missed reunion due to family illness, received all the details from Tom Tupa and Don Grace. ... Elaine and Jack Szabo have been doing some traveling and send their best wishes to all in the New Year. ... In mid-December John Gormley e-mailed me that he received a phone call from Jim Toomey that Jerry Holzhall was in intensive care. On November 28, Jerry apparently tripped and fell and lay unconscious on the floor of his condo in San Destin, Fla., for fourteen hours before being found and rushed to the hospital. He was revived briefly and then went into a coma. Jerry never did regain consciousness. He passed away peacefully on the morning of December 15. A funeral service was held in Destin, Fla., where Jerry was cremated. A Mass, burial of his ashes and luncheon were held at Christ the King Catholic Church in Chicago on December 28. ... Judy and Wally Votteler lost their beautiful daughter, Amy, at her home in Chicago after suffering from cancer for five years. She died in peace on December 30. Our deepest sympathy to the Votteler family. ... Al Musca, M.D., has retired from his medical practice after these many years. Al and wife Barbara plan to travel and “catch up” with some of the activities missed due to his dedication to his practice. Al, 1953 senior class president at Cathedral Latin High, is already planning the 55th class reunion. ... A big welcome is extended to our new Alumni Relations Director, Mary Lavin ’87. (Mary’s outstanding credentials can be reviewed in the fall ’07 issue of the magazine, page three). Her late father, Dr. James M. Lavin, served as vice president of student affairs from 1968 to 1993 at JCU. Mary replaces Ryan Daly ’99, who has moved on to be a major gift officer for the university. I look forward to working with Ms. Lavin, in my role as National Alumni Board member in the Strategic Activity: Engaging Faculty with Alumni. ... REMINDER: As a 50 year graduate, you are eligible and encouraged to attend theGray Streaks Luncheons at noon with speakers on the following dates: March 12 and April 9, 2008 – please mark your calendar! The luncheon cost is $12.00. RSVP to Christine Anderson at 216.397.4336 by the Friday prior to each luncheon. God bless, Sal


fall 2007	In preparing my last column for year 2007, I can’t help reflecting on what a busy and emotional year this has been in so many ways. Hopefully, 2008 will be the best ever. Please keep me informed on your busy lives. ... Frank Singel had a reservation made for our 50th Class Reunion in June, however, two days earlier he was forced to cancel to have surgery. Frank also missed his high school annual reunion. He is alumni president (classes 1931 through 1966) – the school no longer exists. Frank attempted to contact Don Grace, however, contact was never made. Frank is very involved with The Jackson Township Senior Center in PA. Senior Center Veteran Ceremonies are held on Memorial and Veteran’s Days, where normally 150 residents participate. Over 400 attended the dedication ceremonies of the Veterans Memorial Monument in 2005. The monument now holds over 1000 veteran names, which at one time lived in the community. ... Robert DuBrul’s first grandson, Nick Petroni, son of Bob’s second daughter Beth, is a freshman at JCU this year. Hailing from Marlborough, CT, he started at Carroll early due to football and wrestling. Note: We’ll be watching Nick! Bob and Judy have moved for the last time. Their new address is 10 Stony Ridge, Asheville, NC 28804, 828.255.2668, r-j-d53@earthlink.net. Bob reports that Tom Bracken also recently moved to Charlotte, NC - redfish35@bellsouth.net. ... The JCU Connect web site had a message from John Szabo recently – “Don’t be bashful, telephone or e-mail and say hello.” Jack and Elaine reside in North Ridgeville, OH, - jeszabo@comcast.net – 440.748.0033. Note: JCU Connect is a valuable communication tool for your use. You can use it for many things including accessing our 50th class reunion photos. For more info, call the site administrator, Becca, at 216.397.4315, or alumni@jcu.edu. ... In early August, The Magis Society of JCU hosted a Mass and brunch reception for its membership. Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, SJ, president and guest speaker, presented the beautiful Magis medallion to new members, Maureen and Richard Huberty. ... This reporter was given the honor of being placed on Carroll’s National Alumni Board with fellow columnists Tim Freeman ’78 and Paul Hulseman ’82, former alumni board president. ... The last two weeks of September, my bride of 48 years and I went on a memorable “ten-day grand tour of Sicily,” including a stop in the town of my paternal grandparents, Termini Imerese, Sicily, and a visit to Rose Marie’s cousins in Sulmona and Pescocostanzo, Abruzzo, L’Aquila, Italy. My wish to you all is for a happy and healthy Christmas and an outstanding 2008! God bless, Sal


summer 2007	The beautiful splash of fall colors remind us that another school year is about to begin. ... Vince Panichi, along with four others, received the John Carroll University National Alumni Association’s highest award – the Alumni Medal at commencement in May. After earning an MBA, Vince joined the JCU faculty in 1960 and for 26 years was a full-time accountancy professor and was granted Professor Emeritus status in 2001. He founded the Magis Society and installed planned giving as a significant development instrument. Vince was a co-founder of Ciuni & Panichi, an important regional accounting firm. He has many other accolades along with having loyalty, love of JCU and strong Christian values. ... 50-year class members also marching with the 2007 graduates at the May commencement were Dr. Herbert Hanlon, Robert Horley, Richard Huberty, Phillip Koran, Rev Mr. Bartholomew Merella, Charles Novak, John Rae and Salvatore Felice. ... Sally and Tom Feely celebrated their 44th wedding anniversary in June, not 50 years as previously reported. They were disappointed to miss our 50th reunion due to Sally having major knee surgery. ... Richard Ottes planning to attend reunion had to cancel due to stomach surgery in June. Dick reminisced on the great friends and teachers at JCU, plus the Friday night “bag lunches” with tuna salad and PBJ sandwiches to avoid the planned menu in the cafeteria. He also recalls the pinochle games in the dorm and ROTC summer camp. Upon graduation, Dick spent nearly 38 years in the U.S. Army Reserve and reached the rank of Colonel. He obtained the CPCU professional insurance designation and spent 20 years in the commercial insurance industry and 18 years as an insurance/pension specialist with the federal government. Dick and Virginia reside in the St. Louis, MO, area and will be married 39 years this year. They have two children and four grandkids. ... Joseph Roscelli, due to a hectic travel schedule, was forced to cancel attending reunion with regrets. He extends best wishes to Chuck Novak, Tom Halloran, Tom Kasper, John Myers and numerous others. Joe and wife Michele reside in Fairfax, VA, and will celebrate 44 years together on a six-week cruise of Western Europe in September. Joe stays busy traveling about the country and world lecturing and teaching about federal contract law. The Roscellis have two daughters and two granddaughters. ... Chris Orlie should have been at reunion. He was at the airport in San Francisco on Thursday, where he was detained for several days due to a number of misunderstandings and unfortunate circumstances. At dinner Saturday evening, it was reported erroneously that Chris had “heart problems” at the airport and was hospitalized. Chris is well and disappointed that he missed being with his “old” friends. ... Reunion 2007, our 50th, is history! As promised, we all had a great time – only the perfect weekend passed so quickly. In addition, a number of milestones were achieved. Our class broke the “all-time” attendance record for a 50-year class with 87 members attending. Also, we exceeded our $350,000 Endowed Scholarship Fund goal with $368,672.60 of cash, pledges, projected market value and expected matching gifts. In addition, our class gift (money given to all designations of the University) totaled $323,247.98. (Note: My photos can be viewed on the JCU CONNECT web site). ... I am most grateful to the class reunion committee who worked very hard in making our 50th a truly special occasion. Special thanks to co-chairman, Chuck Novak, who worked diligently to get class members to “come back to Carroll.” There were a number who attended JCU reunion for very first. Also, many thanks to Dick Huberty, Jim Clark, Tom Moran, Dick Murphy, Jim Gasper and Bill Comiskey, plus all the other committee and individuals who helped “make it happen.” I wish to also acknowledge the JCU staff of Peter Bernardo ’67, Robert Kirschner and especially, Theresa Spada ’04 reunion coordinator, who tolerated the committee and “put it all together.” To all – THANK YOU! The only shadow over our 50th year party was the absence of the 100 deceased class members who were an integral part of our 50 year experience – we shall never forget them! God bless, Sal


spring 2007	Your reunion committee worked long and hard to make our “big 50”a truly special event. Thank you to all committee members and others for their phone calls, letters and e-mails to make it all happen! ... Joe Luby was in Ireland in October 2006 and April 2007 working with his wife Frances on genealogy searches in Counties Limerick and Monaghan. Joe closed his consulting business at year end 2006. ... John Gormley reports that Jerry Holzhall, who is doing well, has moved permanently to Destin, FL. Jerry’s phone is 850.837.6380. Sadly, the Virginia Tech disaster hit the Gormley family exceptionally hard. John’s cousin, Katie Read, lost her granddaughter in the shooting in mid-April. Mary Read, daughter of Peter Read, was half Korean. Katie’s son Peter, father of Mary, married a Korean girl upon graduating from the Air Force Academy. Kindly, keep the Read and Gormley families, along with the kin of all the slain victims in your prayers. ... Georgia and Jim Gasper became grandparents for the eighth time with the birth of beautiful Kyle Marie, the daughter of son Charles and wife Lisa on February 8. ... Frank Petro, Esq., still working and loving it, is looking forward to visiting with old friends at Reunion 50.Frank has been representing railroad unions for over 45 years. Of the six children – Danny and Debbie are both attorneys. The youngest, Mary Frances, is an opera singer and real estate broker in Connecticut, near Long Island Sound. She sang in Rome in the early ’90s. Daughter Catherine has been married to an Australian Naval Officer for 26 years and lives in Australia. Other children are Lisa and Thomas. ... Larry Lau - llau@carolina.rr.com or 704.969.8627 - is retired and living in Charlotte, NC. He and wife Lynn have five children – Barbara, Michael, Lisa, Jennifer and Jon. ... Richard A. Donahue - rad0517@windstream.net or 440.355.4581 - is retired and resides with wife Erma in LaGrange, OH. ... John Scanlan and Nancy, from Williamsburg, VA, - 757.565.1625, are most anxious to be with good friends at Carroll on Reunion Weekend. ... Bart Merella attended a St. Ignatius (Cleveland) reunion in Washington, DC, on April 19 and reports a good turn-out. He says there are about 450 Ignatius alumni living in the DC area. ... Our class family has lost two more members – Enos Fouratt (12/29/06) and James D. Mix (4/08/07). Enos was retired and living in Capitan, NM. Jim lived in Hudson, OH, with wife Gail since 1990 and passed away after a year long battle with multiple Myeloma. Our heartfelt sympathy is extended to the Fouratt and Mix families. This loss brings our total deceased class members to 99 (that we are aware of) – six of which were graduate student members. I’ll look forward to seeing you all at our SPECIAL and FREE 50th Class Reunion! God bless, Sal


winter 2007	Carol and George Billings send greetings from Hope Sound, FL. George retired as an engineer about 21 years ago from the Nippert Company in Delaware, OH. They have a daughter and two grandchildren. ... Germaine and Dave Zenk are planning to attend Reunion June 22-24, 2007. ... Jim Gasper states that Desmond Paden hopes to make the reunion. Jim�s wife, Georgia, a home health liaison nurse at the Michael E. DeBakey VA Hospital in Missouri City, TX, says that soldiers wounded in Iraq get priority treatment and �...go to the head of the line for everything ordered for them.� ... Sally and Tom Feely will be married 50 years June 5, 2007. Tom retired as VP marketing from a major automotive supplier in 2001. They have five children and nine grandkids. Their second daughter, Sister Katherine, is a Notre Dame nun in Chardon, OH. The Feelys now reside in Cheboygan, MI, on the Straits of Mackinac. ... Frank Singel�s wife, Joann, is a �miracle survivor� after combating cancer 24 years ago. Their daughter is a regional partner for Ernst & Young International and responsible for the Pittsburgh office and region. Their son, an electrical engineer, also works in the Pittsburgh area. Frank started a Senior Center, which now has over 500 members. He also volunteers on the Central Cambria School District Board of Trustees. ... Ruth and John Cicotta are back in Florida - retiredgolfbums@msn.com. ... Joan and Robert �Tiger� Tuma celebrated their 46th anniversary in August 2006. In February 2006, their son Douglas and wife Kim presented them with baby boy Jonas. Son Scott, an attorney in the law offices of Robert L. Tuma & Associates, was elected to council in Parma, OH. Sons Jeff and Scott have been teaching Political Science and Health Care Ethics at Cuyahoga Community College. Son Brian, also an attorney, settled several large cases with dad. The oldest son, Rob, also known as �Jungle Bob,� teaches animal science in the Cleveland Public Schools. Sons Gregory, Christopher and Douglas are insurance adjusters with prominent insurance companies. ... Eileen and Bart Merella took a 14-day cruise in October with ports-of-call in Barcelona, Sete, and Marseille (France), Monaco, Portofino, Florence, Rome, Sardinia, the Amalfi Coast, Corfu (Greece), Dubrovnik and Venice. They were able to visit with friends and cousins in route. ... James Owen, received his Ph.D. from Case Institute in 1961 and his MBA from Case Western Reserve University in 1984. Jim and Elizabeth reside in Savannah, GA. ... Eleanor and Carl Winger have three children and since retirement reside in Punta Gorda, FL. Carl received his MBA from Loyola University in 1970. ... In June 2000, John C. Johns, MD retired as VP/medical director, Preferred Care, in Rochester, NY. John was honored by Akron General Medical Center, Akron, OH, with induction into The Society of Distinguished Physicians in 1998. He and wife Stephanie have three children and now reside in Fountain Hills, AZ. ... Patrick Farrell retired from the FBI in 1986 and has been practicing law ever since. He and Carol Ann have six children and 25 grandchildren, all of whom live within 60 miles from their home in Miami Lakes, FL. Pat plans on retiring again in May 2008. ... Judy and Robert DuBrul reside in Black Mountain, NC - r-j-d53@earthlink.net. ... Carmine Cimoroni is director of sales & marketing for the INCOM Company in Glenwillow, OH, - cimoroni@netincom.com. ... Janet and James �Jay� Holler have four children and reside in Tonawanda, NY - hollerjj@earthlink.net. Jim received his MS at Canisius College in 1960. ... Dick Murphy served on the planning committee for �Breakfast with Santa� at Loyola University (Chicago) in December. Over 100 alumni and friends attended the function and donated money to the Greater Chicago Food Depository. ... June 22 through 24, 2007 is our FREE 50-year Class Reunion. The benefits to the 50-year graduates are many so don�t be left out. This will truly be VERY SPECIAL! Your classmates are looking forward to being with you! Good health and God bless, Sal


fall 2006	Our Texas connection, Georgia and Jim Gasper have become good friends with Peggy and Tom Grace �67, brother of Don Grace, in the Galveston and Houston area. ... Dick Olivier recently heard from his daughter-in-law that her uncle, Joe Nieser, has a lung ailment and could use some prayers. Joe was our class treasurer senior year. The last I heard, he was residing in Palm Desert, CA. We hope to see Joe Nieser, along with our other senior class officers at the 50th class reunion June 22�24, 2007. ... Fran and Bill Comiskey became grandparents for the 14th time on April 21 when daughter Ellen and Mike Leamon �89, introduced baby Mary Kate to the Comiskey dynasty. This brings the tally to 11 boys and three girls. ... Here we are in the �count-down phase� of our 50th class reunion (June 22-24, 2007). It is also the �last call� for meeting the $350,000 goal for our Class of 1957 Endowed Memorial Scholarship Fund. As of mid-September, we were at approximately $250,000 or $100,000 short of our goal. As I recollect over these past 50+ years, it seems like things we did back in the �50s were from another life. Whether you were fortunate enough to reside on the JCU campus, or struggle with your class schedule requirements while working in order to �get through� Carroll as a �day hop,� (like me) we all worked very hard through tough times to get where we are today. Whether or not you agree, John Carroll played a big part in making us what we are now. Some individuals have done much better than others and that�s great! It is now pay back time! I am aware that �financial giving� is a very personal and sensitive issue; however, we do have an obligation to our alma mater if it is to survive to continue providing the quality education that we received. In reviewing class giving over the past six years, I was amazed and shocked at those giving little or nothing back to John Carroll. Possibly you give to other worthwhile organizations or funds � you be the judge! Granted, there are various means to give and JCU can assist in ways that will benefit all parties concerned. ... For some of us, this may be our �last hurrah.� Known to date, some 98 class members have already gone to a �better place.� I apologize for being morbid and outspoken, but �wake up� class of 1957, we are not going to last forever � �open your hearts� and give something back in appreciation for what John Carroll has done for you! God bless, Sal


summer 2006	In April, I had the pleasure of dining with Richard Donahue and his wife, Erma, at the Annual Reserve Officers� Association luncheon. Dick served as chapter president in the 1970s and now presents ROA awards annually to JROTC cadets at four high schools in Lorain County. Dick retired as a U.S. Army Reserve Colonel (Transportation Corps) after 30 years and from Dun & Bradstreet also after 30 years of dedicated service. He now enjoys his horses on a seven acre parcel in Lorain County. He is zoning inspector for LaGrange Township, a lector and Eucharistic minister and board member for Humility of Mary (Sisters) housing, providing senior and transitional housing opportunities at seven locations in NE Ohio. The Donahues have six children and 12 grandkids. Fondly, Dick reflects on memories of drill competitions with the Pershing Rifles and classmates LTG John Myers and BG Paul Hurley (deceased). ... Dave Milroy keeps busy playing golf and could use your prayers for a �health challenge� discovered recently. ... Al Musca, MD, along with two other doctors, was inducted into the Society of St. Luke at their fifth annual awards ceremony in March. This prestigious event honors physicians who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to the field of medicine. Al was recognized for his extensive contributions to St. John West Shore Hospital. Besides chairing the Department of Surgery and By-Laws Committees and directing the first Medical Ethics Committee sponsored by the hospital, he still found time to generously volunteer his time and talents to improve activities at the hospital. ... Bart Merella, our class Deacon, was transferred from his current parish of St. Joseph on Capitol Hill to the Cathedral of St. Matthew. This transfer was made urgently to help prepare for the new archbishop�s installation on June 22. This is Bart�s third parochial assignment since being ordained a deacon in 1986 and will be the most challenging. In addition, he is employed full-time as registrar for the Washington Theological Union, where preparation is being made for the new school president who is currently the chief of chaplains for the U.S. Navy/Marine Corps. Since Bart�s transfer to the cathedral, he has been very busy with numerous liturgical events. ... Jim Gasper underwent total left hip replacement surgery in mid-March. He is walking three and one-half miles each day with his trusty Jack Russell terrier. ... Class participants in the JCU Golf Classic at Sleepy Hollow golf course in June were Jim Clark, Jerry O�Callahan, G. Richard Olivier, Frank Humenik and Sam Frontino. ... Chris Orlie is doing well and sends regards. Chris is CEO for High Octane Communications in San Rafael, CA. ... J. Kenneth Brown, with Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Inc. in Los Angeles, CA, was honored earlier this year to be named Super Lawyer among the 75,000 in Southern California. Ken recently returned from a trip to Italy and Greece. He is looking forward to our 50th reunion. The Browns finally have a grandson � the first on his wife�s side in four generations. ... George and Carol Billings are now living in a condo in Highland Heights, OH, when not at their winter home in Florida. ... In May this reporter was appointed to the Parma Community General Hospital Foundation Board and on May 19 at the Dolan Center for Science and Technology, I was awarded the prestigious JCU Alumni Medal along with four others. The five of us were again recognized at JCU�s commencement. I was most humbled and honored to receive this special award. ... Tom Paulson �87, son of our deceased classmate Peter Paulson, phoned me July 13th (Peter�s birthday) regarding our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund. Tom wanted to donate to our scholarship fund, in honor of his dad, which would be �matched� by his company, Morgan Stanley. We appreciate his and all other contributors to our very worthwhile scholarship fund. Our goal is to raise $350,000 by June 2007. ... Note: In the previous John Carroll magazine, I reported that John P. Lynch and his wife had five children and nine grandchildren. It was brought to my attention that Jack�s wife had passed away 25-30 years ago. My sincere apologies go out to the Lynch family for my over-sight. God bless, Sal


spring 2006	The weekend following Father�s day June 2007 is the date you have to set aside to attend our gala 50th Class Reunion. We are planning on a BIG PARTY weekend � �it�s our time to shine.� We will have an exciting agenda for our spouses. I realize we have all become quite conservative in our old age and have a few aches and pains since graduation; however, we have not lost the desire to party with old friends and get updated on people and changes at JCU. There are 98 deceased class members, that we know of, that will not celebrate with us, but they will certainly be there in spirit. John Carroll �goes all out� to make each Reunion Weekend really special � don�t disappoint your class member friends or yourself � we plan to �break� the university�s golden attendance record ... and its FREE for the 50 year graduates. We highly encourage those that attended Carroll with us from 1953 through 1957 to also plan on joining us, whether or not they graduated with our class. ... John P. Lynch relocated from Winnetka, IL, to Wilmette, IL, in 2005. He retired after 26 years with The American College of Surgeons. He is now serving with the Ignatian Volunteer Corps. Jack and his wife have five children and nine grandchildren. Their children are: Terry (42), Todd (40), Maureen (38), Katie (35) and Christopher (33). Jack can be contacted at 847.251.2394, or fax JPL0730@AOL.COM. ... Dave Zenk extends greetings from sunny California. He and Germaine are experiencing good health now, thanks to the excellent medical care they are receiving. In early March, Dave reported that during the previous 15 months, he had a series (three) of angioplasty procedures on one of his coronary arteries � the same one bypassed in 1992. He now has six stents in that one artery. The Zenks are truly amazed at the progress of medical science. They planned to visit John and Ann Rae in Tucson, AZ, in April. Dave and John, who attended elementary and high school together, had only 39 graduates in their small high school class. Last year, the two couples joined another graduate couple at their Las Vegas home. They are hoping to make this connection an annual winter event. The Zenks have eight granddaughters, two grandsons and two great grandsons. As reported in the winter 2006 John Carroll magazine, Dave and Germaine will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary during Reunion 2007 and regret that it will be their first miss in the past five reunions. ... In late March, Nancy and John Gormley returned home after spending six weeks in Florida. They dined and played golf with Jackie and Pat Keenan several times. On their first week in Florida, the two couples attended a reception for the new JCU president, Rev. Robert Niehoff, SJ, and the president of the University of Detroit at the Sailfish Club in Palm Beach. In early March, the Gormleys had dinner with Jerry Holzhall in Destin, FL, several times. ... Progress on our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund is moving along well. In light of the original appeal to raise $350,000 for our reunion class gift to support the scholarship, several committee members were moved to create a Challenge Grant of $35,000 to match any new or increased giving before June 1, 2007. This is an excellent opportunity to double your money (dollar for dollar), support our reunion class gift and really make a difference for JCU and its students. To participate, kindly contact one of the following class committee members: Jim Clark at 330.336.6190, Bill Comiskey at 216.321.3931, or Dick Huberty at 440.888.1139. Please help support this effort and our class; we owe it to our alma mater and to the future generations who will become men and women who will hopefully do the same for others. This very worthwhile fund has already helped seven seniors to graduate. Kindly, remember to indicate � For the Class of 1957 Scholarship Fund on your gift to JCU. This fund was established in memory of all the deceased members of our class. Thank you for your generosity. God bless, Sal


winter 2006	Dick and Maureen Huberty enjoy traveling, especially to the Houston, TX, area to visit their son Danny�s family. In late October, the Hubertys also had the opportunity to dine with Georgia and Jim Gasper at a popular restaurant just outside Houston. They enjoyed reminiscing and comparing their college experiences � �dayhop� verses �dorm� life. Jim informed me that Peter Paulson died at his home in Sayner, WI, on November 17, 2005 from the effects of a heart attack. Jim received the sad news from Fr. Brian Paulson, son of Pete and Jane. Our heartfelt condolences are extended to the Paulson family. John Gormley and Pete were roommates at JCU. ... Frank Hovorka was treated to a surprise birthday party by his daughter, Kathy, in late September. Frank still works at least one day a week as an independent consultant in Albuquerque representing Texas Refinery Corp. products and supervises the supplying and application of materials to the New Mexico schools for reroofing projects. Frank enjoys staying at his cabin in Red River, NM, among the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. Kathy, Frank�s oldest daughter, is an area supervisor for the U.S. Government and husband Tim, a VP of a National Roofing Manufacturer. Son Chris, who is a tri-athlete, directs the Department of Orthodex and Prosthesis at Georgia Tech University in Atlanta. Anne, the youngest, is engaged and lives in the Seattle area where she attends the University of Washington. Frank gives a �standing invitation� for class members to give him a call when in the Albuquerque, NM, area. ... Word has it that Nancy and John Scanlan are selling their Williamsburg, VA, home to relocate closer to their new grandchild in the Maryland/D.C. area. Nancy, who suffered some health challenges in 2005, is doing much better now. ... On May 1, 2005, Fran and Bill Comiskey celebrated the birth of Ella Marie, born to their daughter Megan and son-in-law, Jay. Ella and her cousin, Annie (8), are the only girls surrounded by 11 lively boys ranging in age from two to 15. In September, Fran who is a board member of Ursuline College was honored by receiving the Crystal Award for dedication to the Alumnae Association. Daughter Ellen is expected to present their 14th grandchild in July. ... Susan and Jerry Cicero celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary � what a reason for a week-long party at Hilton Head in June. ... Germaine and Dave Zenk will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary reunion weekend 2007 � they regret that it will be their first miss in the last five reunions. ... On October 7, 2005, James J. Michenfelder, age 44, passed away. He was the son of Margaret and Alvin Michenfelder (deceased 12-31-2003). No details were available. Our deepest sympathy is extended to Margaret and daughters, Therese Geiger and Mary McGrew and their families. ... In January 2000, Jim Gasper suggested to this reporter that consideration be given to setting-up an Endowed Scholarship Fund in the name of the late James Esther. A committee was formed and, after much discussion, it was decided to establish this fund in the name of all our deceased class members (98 to date). This fund was established to aide any JCU student who, because of a family crisis or other emergency, is experiencing financial difficulty and is in danger of not graduating. Tuition at JCU has been increasing about 7% each year, thus placing a tremendous burden -- especially on seniors. To date, our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund, with earnings, is in excess of $171,000. This means we can award $8,000/per year to seniors facing the above crisis. Our fund has already helped seven seniors. Your committee is looking to increase this most worthwhile fund to $350,000 by June 2007. Kindly, support our scholarship with your generous gift now, or by Reunion 2007. With your continued support we are certain to make our goal and have a lasting memorial to our class that will benefit students for years to come and will reflect our class spirit and values. By the way, our 50th Reunion is FREE. There will be more details in future issues. God bless, Sal

fall 2005	As we approach the year�s end and reflect back, we have much to be thankful for, especially in light of all the world wide crisis ... In late July, Nancy and John Gormley attended a 70th birthday party in Chicago for Jerry Holzhall and reports that Jerry is doing much better. ... George and Carol Billings relocated to Hope Sound, FL, in 1999 when George retired from the Nippert Company (Delaware, OH) after 19 years service as engineer. Prior to that, George had his own company. Their daughter, Deborah Kim Diehl, and husband Edward reside in Parma, OH. Grandchildren are Zachary, a senior at Holy Name High and Nicole, a 6th grader at St. Columbkille Elementary. ... Jim Gasper is doing very well health wise and survived Hurricane Rita. Jim was recently appointed to the Depressive Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Greater Houston as an Advisory Board member. He also worked the booth for the University of Texas Medical School representing DBSA on �The Aging Brain.� He is director-at-large in their Galveston subdivision (Spanish Grant), where he and wife Georgia have a beach house. They have been busy working with the Shoreline Committee attempting to get state funding against future hurricanes and tropical storms. Jim also reports that Dick Trimarco �55 passed away in June. Dick and wife Bebe had six children and six grandsons. Dick died peacefully five days after a three-way heart by-pass. ... In late September, Ruth and John Cicotta began their annual trek to their southern home in Florida, but not until Ruth spent time with her girl friends in New York, while John visited son Tom and his family for a week at the New Jersey shore. They planned to vacation October 17 to November 4, after that they can be reached at - retiredgolfbums@msn.com. ... Joan and Morris �Pat� Patarini have been busy with traveling and visiting children � a daughter in Arizona, last Thanksgiving, a son in Alaska in May, then another son in Virginia. They plan to be with their daughter�s family in California in January and February of 2006. They also have two children in Maryland. They are certainly a family �on the go.� Joan had her 50th class reunion in late September and had the opportunity to be with Sam Frontino and Frank Singel since both of their wives were Joan�s classmates. Pat and Joan played golf with Sam and Betty Ann. ... In September, Margaret and Dave Milroy celebrated their anniversary in the island paradise of Hawaii. ... Jim and Joan Clark returned home in Wadsworth, OH, in August, after an extended trip to Missouri, Arkansas and Kentucky visiting with their son. ... On October 10th and 11th, this reporter had the honor and privilege to participate in the Inaugural activities at JCU. I represented the class of 1957 in the installation ceremony of Rev. Robert L. Niehoff, SJ, JCU�s 24th president. Also in attendance were Richard Murphy, James �Jay� Holler, Chuck Novak, Jim Clark and spouses. Rev. Mr. Bart Merella, along with Rev Dr. Louis Pecek G�55, concelebrated the inspirational inaugural Mass with Bishop Anthony M. Pilla �61 and G�67 and numerous other clergy. The choir was magnificent. ... Rosalie Massey, reunion coordinator, informed me that plans, as of now, are to have Reunion 2007 (our 50th) the weekend AFTER Father�s Day � that is June 22, 23 &24, 2007. Kindly make a note to hold those dates. Your reunion committee is getting anxious to begin planning activities. We expect to see all of you at this special and exciting event. As a reminder, and also stated in John Carroll magazine, summer edition, � ...to insure proper credit when sending any financial gifts to JCU, indicate - To be applied to the Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund on your checks or letters.� Our Class goal is to reach $300,000 by our 50th reunion. ... Please continue supporting and praying for the safe return of all our dedicated men and women in the military services � Active, Reserve and National Guard. God bless, Sal

summer 2005	Hope your summer was exceptional, now brace yourself for fall/winter ... Jim Gasper has been busy organizing the St. Ignatius (Chicago) mini-high school reunion (52 � years) and getting quite excited and �...really looking forward to our big kahuna JCU 50th, if the Lord agrees.� Jim inquires whether I hear from: Jim Toomey, Morris �Pat� Patarini, Jerry Cicero, Frank �Crash� Hovorka, Jay Holler, Sam Frontino, Frank Humenik, Joe Luby, Pete Paulson, Chuck Holland, Pat Flynn, Tom Sturr, Al Musca, Dick Ryan, Wally Votteler, Bob Chiprean, Ted �Greek� Arvanitis, Jake Downes, Bob Heinle, Joe Smaltz, Jack Riley, Bob Tuma, Tom Kasper and Mike Quigley. That is Jim�s list, however, how about the �day hops� who worked before and/or after classes? We all want to hear from you. Please, take a few moments to dash me a quick note on your families (kids and grandkids), education, your �special interests,� avocations and hobbies, reflections on your years at JCU, class members you keep in touch with and those you wish to hear from. ... Jim and Marilyn Sturmi were involved with the Cancer Relay on Father�s Day weekend in Akron. Jim continues meeting his health challenges and is doing everything possible to avoid knee replacement. Marilyn had both knees replaced nearly eight years ago. ... Ed Ostendorf called after reading of the deaths of Tim Sweeney and Dave Hurley. Ed broke both shoulders in a fall and is presently walking with a walker. ... Ralph Wroblewski informs me he retired from the U.S. Army Reserve in August 1995 as a Colonel and also retired from teaching after 43 years with the Cleveland Catholic Diocese. Wife Christine, a former schoolteacher, retired from the IRS in June 2005 after 18 years service. She and Ralph are proud of all their children residing in the Greater Cleveland area. Their first grandson, Ian James Wroblewski (son of Eric and his wife), was born May 11th at one pound-five ounces. He is now 17 pounds and doing well. Eldest son Ralph earned his master�s at Cleveland State University and teaches at Cleveland Central Catholic High. Son Mark, runs a karate studio in North Royalton, graduated from CSU with an associate in music and computer science from Cuyahoga Community College. Daughter Jean, with a master�s from CSU in Music Performance, plays the trombone and teaches in Euclid. Son Eric, with a bachelor�s in Anthropology from CSU and master�s in Education, teaches �special education� in Strongsville. Daughter Janet teaches elementary grades in Cleveland. ... Chuck Novak, Jim Gasper, Frank �Crash� Hovorka are enjoying better health thanks to the numerous prayers from family and friends. Frank took a cruise to Bermuda and is presently building a new deck, while attempting to avoid the Albuquerque, NM, heat. ... Laverne and Richard Murphy have been quite busy assisting Dick�s cousin, Nancy Powers, cope after a serious stroke. Dick related on re-uniting with a former Campion High classmate at Nancy�s birthday party. Henry Pacini (now Lauer) spent his freshman year at JCU before transferring to Notre Dame in South Bend. Laverne had the opportunity recently, to speak with Phil Gordon, our senior class VP, who will hopefully attend our 50th class reunion in June 2007. ... In late May, Rose Marie and I went on a 14-day cruise/tour to Alaska on Holland America Line. We celebrated our 46th wedding anniversary on the cruise � the entire experience was outstanding. ... On June 30th our Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund had a principal of $173,224 and a market value of $176,980. The fund earned $7, 817 in interest. Seniors Valerie L. Green (Bay Village, OH) and Donald H. Moore (Mentor, OH) received awards of $3,100 and $4,300, respectively. These annual awards are possible through your generosity and in memory of all deceased members of our class. A reminder � to insure proper credit when sending any financial gifts to JCU, indicate �to be applied to the Class of 1957 Endowed Scholarship Fund� on your checks or letters. Wouldn�t it be great for our fund to mature to $300,000 by our 50th reunion? ... Stay healthy and happy! God bless, Sal

spring 2005	John Gormley returned from Florida in mid-March after playing some golf with Pat Keenan, who is doing well. In addition, John had a nice visit with Jerry Holzhall and his lady friend. Jerry is doing much better after suffering serious health problems. He still can�t walk very well, thus depriving him of playing golf, but, is getting around more and his spirits are good. John also visited with his daughter, Barbara, at the University of Miami. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi, in the Akron, OH, area, made it through our cold and �record breaking� season along with Jim�s health challenges. ... Bill Comiskey was totally surprised when his family honored him at a wonderful 70th birthday party at Ursuline College on Palm Sunday. Back in early February, it was Bill that first alerted me that Timothy Sweeney was in the Manor Care Nursing Home due to his serious health condition. Dick Huberty and I visited Tim and were shocked to see him very weak and down to about 163 pounds. Bill continued to keep me apprised of Tim�s condition. Tim was placed in University Hospitals (Cleveland) at the same time I learned that Chuck Novak was hospitalized at Fairview General Hospital with pneumonia. Chuck came home shortly thereafter and is doing fine. On March 11, Peter Bernardo �67 called to inform me with the sad news that Tim Sweeney had died of kidney and liver failure shortly after going into a coma and being placed in hospice. Tim was an active attorney in the Greater Cleveland area after graduating from the University of Detroit School of Law in 1960. He was a past president of the JCU Alumni Association and the St. Ignatius Father�s Club. My gratitude is extended to the many class members who contacted me regarding Tim. His charm and wit will be greatly missed. Laverne and Richard Murphy came in for the funeral at St. Gregory the Great and the gathering after in the JCU faculty lounge. Dick and Bill Comiskey were honorary pallbearers. ... John Rae, Jack Lynch and Dan Collins informed me of the death of Dave Hurley on March 12. Arnie Lanza, Godfather for Dave�s son, Connor, called me in late March and explained that Dave�s death was due to complications from cancer. He had survived pancreatic cancer about ten years earlier. Dave was an investment banker with his firm, Westbridge Capital Partners (San Francisco, CA) since 1988. He developed the company from five to about 90 employees. Dave�s wife Debra had given birth to twins about nine years ago. Our sincere condolences are extended to both the Sweeney and Hurley families. ... On a happier note, my daughter Anita, who I had the honor and privilege to commission a Second Lieutenant (2LT) in May 1987, was promoted to Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), effective 1 December 2004 at Ft. Stewart, GA, while on Active Reserve duty. Her husband, my son-in-law, Major James Kazmierczak, is presently serving his second duty tour in Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division. Jim�s e-mail address is � james.kazmierczak@us.army.mil. Anyone with family/relatives overseas in harms way, kindly send me their e-mail address which I will include in my column � our support is critical and necessary! ... Keep in mind, our 50th Class Reunion is only two years away and it is FREE. Father�s Day weekend (June 2007) will be our grand celebration. Please let me hear from you. God bless, Sal

winter 2005	Richard Ottes, COL USAR (Retired) after 36 years service, informed me that COL Pierre LeFevre, who died May 22 last year, was USMC, not USA as reported. Dick served six years in grade as a Colonel. He served six years on the Army Staff in DCSLOG at the Pentagon plus two years in another General Staff position at AMC in Alexandria, VA. Both Staff positions were MOBDES assignments. Dick and Virginia live in St. Louis with hopes of spending some time at The Villages, FL, this winter. ... Jack Lynch, a member of the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps, was honored in mid-July with a Resolution from the Cook County Board of Commissioners for his assistance to over 500 patients from the access Evanston/Rogers Park, IL, Family Health Center. Over the past year, Jack has helped patients obtain more than $500,000 worth of life extending medications which they otherwise could not have afforded. (Note: this is truly Catholic Action � Congratulations Jack!). ... Pat Flynn could not be at our October mini-reunion since he and Shirley were just returning from Italy. ... Joan and Morris �Pat� Patarini spent Thanksgiving with their daughter in Arizona and plan to visit their son and family in Alaska in 2005. ... Jack Szabo recently inquired about Mark Schlund, Jim Schlund and John Mizenko of whom he has lost track. To the best of my knowledge, Jim Schlund operated the Briarhill Landscaping Service in Pinehurst, NC, and John Mizenko is a physician/surgeon in Arizona. ... Sunday, November 21st was the annual alumni liturgy at JCU with the theme � �Celebrate the Spirit.� Rev. Timothy T. Shannon, SJ, vice president for Development and Alumni Relations concelebrated with ten other Jesuits. Our class was represented by Monica and Chuck Novak, Charles E. Rokicky, Rose Marie and Sal Felice. ... Thanks to John Gormley, plus Rosalie and Peter Bernardo �67 (both JCU staff), some old Campion High (Chicago) Medals and a 1928 Campion High yearbook have been enshrined in Campion Hall at JCU. ... Recently, Ruth and John Cicotta returned from visiting his mom�s birthplace in Caltinessetta, Sicily (Italy). They also visited Palermo, Agrigento, Taormina, Randazzo, Siracusa and Catania. �It was a great trip and I learned a lot about my heritage,� John said. Their son Tom�s wife is expecting twins in March which will give them a total of 11 grandkids. ... Major James Kazmierczak, son-in-law of Rose Marie and Sal Felice, was re-deployed to Iraq with the 3rd Infantry Division, U.S. Army, Ft. Stewart, GA in mid-January. Jim is the husband of Major Anita Felice Kazmierczak, USAR �87 currently inactive service at Ft. Stewart. Please keep all the brave people serving our country in your prayers for safekeeping and early return. ... Enjoy the �long awaited� spring and HAPPY EASTER! God bless, Sal

fall 2004	This year, summer and the lovely fall colors passed in record time. Where did 2004 go? ... John Gormley reports that daughter Barbara has finished her post-doctoral research and is now a professor at the University of Miami teaching/counseling psychology to doctoral students. She started at Harvard, then on to the University of California (San Francisco) and now Miami � quite an accomplishment! ... Don Grace is presently working part-time as assistant to the president of St. Ignatius High School (Cleveland). ... Tom Tupa, Sr. and wife Carol keep very busy attending all their grandkids� sports activities. Tom�s grandson, who suffered a very severe spinal injury last season in a game between St. Ignatius and Shaker Heights, is improving, but �keep those prayers coming.� The Tupas also attend all their son�s professional football games. Tom, Jr. signed with the Washington Redskins in March. In his 16th year in the NFL, Tom earned a super bowl ring from the 2002 season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. ... Jim Gasper and Frank �Crash� Hovorka both underwent surgery in September and October, respectively. In addition, Chuck Novak has experienced several health challenges with the Cleveland Clinic. Kindly, keep all three in your prayers along with all the other class members hurting, in distress and in need of God�s help. ... Dr. Ron Occhionero was awarded the �2004 Ohio Dental Association�s Distinguished Dentist Award� � the association�s highest honor. Ron, associate dean for Clinical Affairs at Case Western Reserve School of Dental Medicine, has been active there for 40 years. In addition, he has a part-time practice in Richmond Heights, OH. ... Joe Luby proudly reports on the growth of the Luby dynasty � Aidan Luby (9 mos.) born to Joe, Jr. and Sue and Angela (15 mos.) born to Janet and Mark Bonnell. Son Jim returned this summer after working six years in England and Eastern Europe. He is now enrolled at Boston University in pursuit of a master�s in economics. ... Jack Lynch recently informed me of the passing of William D. Schmidt. Bill died at his home September 26th of pancreatic carcinoma after a treatment of lung cancer earlier this year. He is survived by wife, Joan, three children, two grandchildren and a sister. His funeral Mass was officiated by Jack Lynch�s brother-in-law, Fr. Jim Gschwend, SJ and buried just outside of Denver with full military honors. Also, I�ve learned of three other class members� deaths -- Thomas E. Nealon (in 1994), M. Rosalia Wierzbicki (in 2004) and Roy C. Benedict (in 2004). Our condolences and prayers are extended to the four families of the deceased. That makes 86 deceased from our class that we are aware of. ... J. Patrick Keenan, executive director with the New York State Golf Association, is fully recovered from his health problem and grateful for all the concerns and prayers. ... Mathias Skowronski �56, a Michigan resident, spent 27 days working with the American Red Cross in Florida. He has been an active volunteer for the past several years working during disasters and teaching classes. He was running a shelter when hurricane Jeanne struck. Mathias and Chuck Novak worked closely as associates in the Booster Club while at John Carroll�..A total of 44 individuals participated in our outstanding mini-reunion (47 � years) festivities during Homecoming Weekend at JCU (October 22-24). Two dinners, a football game, Sunday Mass in Rodman Chapel, and an informative tour of the $66.4 million Dolan Center for Science and Technology by Professor David Ewing of the Department of Chemistry, highlighted the weekend activities. Not only did Carroll shutout Heidelberg 24-0 at the Homecoming game, but Arnie Lanza and Pete Bernardo, Jr. provided musical entertainment Saturday evening while the guests reminisced. Fr. Casey Bukala, SJ �54 and Deacon Bart Merella celebrated the Sunday liturgy with the names of all 86 deceased class members, including the 17 who died since our 45th reunion, were read as Kevin Beard provided background bagpipe music � a most �touching� event. The 24 class members participating were: Tony Calabrese, Jim Clark, Bill Comiskey, Sal Felice, Sam Frontino, Jim Gasper, Don Grace, Frank �Crash� Hovorka, Dick Huberty, Tom Kasper, Arnie Lanza, Bart Merella, Al Musca, Dick Murphy, Tom Nemeth, Chuck Novak, Ron Occhionero, Vince Panichi, Chuck Rini, John Scanlan, Joe Smaltz, Tim Sweeney, Jack Szabo and Tom Tupa. ... Make a note now � Father�s Day weekend, June 2007 is our 50th Reunion and it�s FREE! The above names are on that committee, among others to be named later. Have a safe and healthy Holiday Season! God bless, Sal

summer 2004	The splendid fall season is again upon us with all the rich blending of colors. Take some time and enjoy while they last ... Joe Cunningham, who has a successful law practice in Arlington, VA, was recently honored by the Trustees of the Columbia University School of Law with the creation of the Joseph F. Cunningham Visiting Professor Chair of Commercial and Insurance Law. Joe has taught, lectured in, written and actively practiced law in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia for the past 40 years. He is an active member in each jurisdiction. ... As a result of Nancy and John Gormley visiting J. Patrick Keenan in Florida as stated in my spring 2004 column, both Dan Collins and Joe Cunningham requested Pat�s address. ... Two JCU seniors were awarded scholarships from our Class of 1957 Scholarship/Endowment Fund, established in memory of our deceased class members. Very grateful for the scholarships, awarded due to family crises, were Morgan Waldron ($1,000) and William Shutes ($5,700.00). ... Your prayers are requested for all our class members sick or in distress and especially for Chuck Novak, who in early July completed a series of chemotherapy treatments for cancer of the larynx. The disease, originally in his lungs and in remission, reappeared in the larynx. Our prayers are powerful! ... Sadly, I have two more deaths to report. Robert M. Kirkham died March 3rd. No other details are available. COL Pierre L. LeFevre, (USA, retired), died May 22nd in Chesapeake, VA, of a chronic pulmonary disease. He retired in 1987 and began a second career as dean, then vice-principal of Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, VA. His wife, Anne, of 41 years, died in 2000. Survivors include his current wife, Esther, two sons, a daughter, ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Our condolence is extended to both families. ... Your mini-reunion (47 � years) committee has been busy developing a special program for Homecoming weekend, 22-24 October 2004. The committee consists of Jim Clark, Jim Finnegan, Jim Gasper, Frank �Crash� Hovorka, Dick Huberty, Dick Murphy, Al Musca, Chuck Novak, Morris �Pat� Patarini, Joe Smaltz and Sal Felice! ... Lastly, this reporter was honored at a news conference held at the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport on July 14th. The occasion was the first birthday of the Airport Ambassador Volunteer Program. I was recognized by the airport director for having in excess of 500 volunteer hours the first year this program was initiated. There are approximately 75 CHIA ambassadors. Our purpose, while sporting yellow blazers, is to make the airport �customer friendly� to all by assisting in numerous ways. ... Enjoy the colors and I�ll see you at Carroll in October. God bless, Sal

spring 2004	It is truly a pleasure to again experience the sight and aroma of the fresh spring flowers. It is without regret that I say �farewell long, cold winter.� ... Earlier this year Nancy and John Gormley managed to take full advantage of their six weeks in the Florida area. The first two weeks were spent visiting and playing golf with Pat Keenan, who is under doctor�s care. Then it was an Eastern Caribbean cruise visiting Nassau, Dominican Republic and St. Thomas. Following the cruise, time was spent visiting Campion High and JCU alumni including Pete Paulson (Longboat Key), Bob DuBrul (Palm Harbor) and Jerry Holzhall (Destin). ... In the winter 2004 edition of the JCU magazine I mentioned the deaths of Al Michenfelder, Sigmund Sova and William Nieberding, however, I failed to mention the passing of a good friend, Anthony Garofoli, and for that I apologize. For many years Tony had been very active in Cleveland and Cuyahoga County politics. Our sympathy is extended to his widow, Florence, five sons, two daughters and twelve grandchildren. ... The Bishop Anthony M. Pilla Program in Italian American Studies at JCU again made it possible for a nine day March (spring break) trip to beautiful Baroque Sicily concentrating on churches, palaces, squares, and fountains in various cities. Sicilian cities visited were Catania, Messina, Taormina, Siracusa, Noto, Modica, Agrigento, Palermo, Cefalu and Monreale to name some. A total of 66 participated in the Bishop Pilla Program, which consisted of students, alumni and friends of JCU. Included in the group were the following JCU alumni: Theresa Burke �72G, Jack Durkin �61, Sal Falletta, Sr. �64, Sal Felice, Tom Gerst �61, Frank Martines �60 and Bart Merella. Carroll faculty included Dr. Santa Casciani (moderator), Rev. William Bichl, SJ, professor Giuseppina Mileti and Dr. Rosa Volpe. ... JCU homecoming 2004 is scheduled for Saturday, October 23 with a game against Heidelberg at 2 p.m. -- also our mini reunion! That evening we can have a nice dinner, Sunday we could hold a Mass at 11:00 a.m. in Saint Francis Chapel followed by brunch and a tour of the new Dolan Center for Science and Technology. Our mini-reunion committee will work out the details -- your job is to hold October 23 and 24 open for our mini-reunion -- 47.5 years! Plan on a special weekend. ... Have a safe and fun-filled summer. God bless, Sal

winter 2004	Greetings and best wishes to all in the New Year! ... Fran and Bill Comiskey were made proud grandparents twice in 2003. Daughter Ellen and husband Mike had John Ryan Leamon in May; son Patrick and wife Stasia had Aidan Fitzpatrick Comiskey in September. That brings the total of grandchildren to twelve � eleven boys and one girl ranging in age from thirteen years to six months. ... A late Christmas present was the grandson of Maureen and Dick Huberty. Dylon Richard Huberty, born December 29, 2003, is the son of Daniel and Janet of Houston, TX. Dick and Maureen also plan to visit friends while out West, including Jim Kaiser in Arizona. ... Jay Holler was honored as �Citizen of the Year� by the Chamber of Commerce in Tonawanda, NY in early November. The special occasion was celebrated with a dinner, which included many family and friends. ... Rose Marie and I had the opportunity to spend several hours with Joan and Jim Clark at JCU�s Alumni Mass & Breakfast in late November. ... Jim Gasper reports that his 50th St. Ignatius (Chicago) Reunion was outstanding. They had 88 of 232 class members attend � about 120 including wives and guests. At the gala were Jim Finnegan, Joe Luby and Jack Lynch. Those unable to attend due to illness were Jerry Cicero, needing an angioplasty and Alvin (Al) Michenfelder, due to prostate and bladder surgery. ... Speaking of Al Michenfelder, he had a long and painful series of surgeries along with depression and numerous stays at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital before expiring on December 31st. Al�s widow, Peggy, also has had a very difficult time following a stroke and severe migraines. Thanks to Jim Finnegan, I was kept updated on Al�s condition. Jim and wife Ann �stood up� for the Michenfelders at their wedding. ... In addition to Al�s death, we had two other class members depart � Sigmund Sova and William C. Nieberding. Sigmund, 87 years, died December 5th. After WWII he completed his degree at JCU night school on the GI Bill. Bill Nieberding expired on January 9, 2004. He attended St. Ignatius (Cleveland) and JCU. He was the �tent-mate� of Chuck Novak at R.O.T.C. Camp at Ft. Eustis, VA in the summer of 1956. Bill retired in 1995 after a brilliant career at the NASA John Glenn Research Center as deputy chief of the Instrumentation and Contract Technology Division. As a contributor to the Glenn power experiments on the first Mars Rover, which were successful in 1997, Bill is one of the select few whose name is on a plaque on the Rover permanently in residence on the surface of Mars. Kindly remember the deceased and their families in your prayers. ... Chuck Novak, who had been at the Cleveland Clinic for lung surgery, recently called me �elated� that the latest lung scan was �clear� and that he could resume all activities. Our best to Chuck � this will truly be a happy New Year for the Novak clan. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi are proud to have two great-nephews attend JCU this coming fall - Tom McDonald will be a junior and Matt will be a freshman. The Sturmis also extend their prayers to the Tupa family for a �full recovery� of Mark Tupa, 14 years, grandson of Carol and Tom Tupa. Mark, a freshman at St. Ignatius High School, sustained a fractured forth vertebra and bruises to his spinal cord after colliding head on at a September 11th football game. Don Grace, our class member and Tupa family spokesman, was instrumental in initiating a trust fund to help the family with unforeseen costs and uninsured medical expenses. Donations may be made to the Mark Tupa Jr. Fund, The McDonald Financial Group, 18500 Lake Road, Suite 400, Rocky River, OH 44116. ... Frank �Crash� Hovorka send regards to all and writes� ...I�m looking forward to seeing y�all next fall at our 47� year mini-reunion.� ... I spoke with Peter Bernardo �67 (JCU) regarding our interest in having a Class of 1957 mini-reunion at Carroll this fall. Most likely, this weekend event will occur about the third weekend of September 2004 in conjunction with a JCU football game. More details later. ... Lastly, I was most distressed to learn of the passing of Michael A. Dwyer �37, an outstanding Catholic gentleman, fellow columnist and good friend. Mike was 88 years old. Best wishes and prayers are extended to his family in behalf of the 1957 class. May he rest in peace! ... God bless, Sal

fall 2003	The year has passed so quickly � hope you were able to �keep pace� with all the daily challenges. I was recently informed by JCU that unfortunately; these class notes will not appear in the next issue of the John Carroll magazine due to �...complicated budgetary reasons.� These notes will be posted on the JCU Web site � www.jcu.edu. I will work on some other distribution means. ... I had contact with Richard Donahue at a Reserve Officer Association (ROA) Chapter gathering in late May. Dick is doing well and working as a zoning inspector for Penfield Township and residing in LaGrange, OH. ... Several weeks following the burial of Anton Bouhassin, his widow, Dolores, succumbed to cancer. Bob DuBrul recalls renting a room in Tony�s home the last year at Carroll and they �...spent many nights yakking after he got home from working at Gruber�s (an elegant restaurant on Shaker Square in Cleveland). He was a special guy � a great guy and the most generous man I have ever met.�... In late May, Eileen and Bart Merella took a 14-day cruise of the Baltic Sea with port stops at Oslo, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Rostock (Germany), Tallinn Estonia, Helsinki and the highlight of the trip � a two-day stopover in St. Petersburg, Russia to help celebrate its 300th anniversary -along with President Bush and VIP�s from 45 other countries. Bart described the sites there as �incredible� and the Hermitage (winter palace), among so many other sites as �visually spectacular.� The Merellas� celebrated the birth of their seventh grandchild, Joseph Bartholomew Donohue, in late June. ... Jack Lynch has joined the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corps. This organization provides retired men and women over 50 the opportunity to serve the needs of the poor, to work for a more just society and to grow deeper in Christian faith by reflecting and praying in the Ignatian tradition. ... Jim Finnegan, while working on his St. Ignatius (Chicago) reunion, learned that Al Michenfelder was scheduled for bladder and prostate surgery at the Cleveland Clinic in mid-August. Jim Gasper later informed me that the surgery went very well and turned out much better than expected � prayers are powerful! Both Al and wife, Peggy, can certainly use more of our prayers. ... Gasper, serving on St. Iggies 50th reunion committee with Jim Finnegan, expects to see the following on September 10th: Jerry Cicero, Jack Lynch, Joe Luby, Tom Sturr, Dave Steger, Rev. Fr. Brian Paulson (son of Pete and Jane Paulson), Jim Finnegan, Phil Gordon and Pete Paulson. ... Coletta and LTG John Myers finally made their move to retirement, although John is still consulting part-time. They are completing the building of their retirement home in Tucson, AZ. They left three of their family back East, but are now closer to the oldest sons � John in Albuquerque, NM and Greg (teaching at the USAF Academy) in Colorado Springs, CO. ... Dennis Dulin attended JCU for two years before re-locating to the University of Detroit. He again transferred to the University of Illinois pursuing a structural engineering curriculum. He graduated in 1960. Dennis was inquiring on the whereabouts of old friends from Bernet Hall days � Tony Cuttone and Jim White. (Should you have information and/or questions regarding the notes, kindly contact this reporter). ... JCU�s Dolan Center for Science and Technology ribbon cutting ceremony was held on September 5th. There was food and entertainment under the big tent and open house tours held in the magnificent $66.4 million facility. Those observed from our class were Jim Clark, Bill Comiskey, Dick Huberty, Bart Merella, Chuck Novak, Tim Sweeney and Sal Felice. ... Finally, this reporter is volunteering at The Cleveland Hopkins International Airport as an airport ambassador. This new program is intended to make our airport �more customer friendly� in light of all the changes due to security. Also, we toured the Canadian/American Rockies for 13-days in mid-July. Our trip was outstanding. My Cathedral Latin 50th reunion was a tremendous success � a record breaker with 79 in attendance from a class of 235 and 47 known deceased. ... Get out those sweaters, jackets and boots and brace-up for another fall and winter. Keep warm and do remember the sick and lonely in your prayers. God bless, Sal

summer 2003	Hope you are enjoying the long-awaited Summer. With all the 50th class reunions, this promises to be another memorable year. ... J. Kenneth Brown, an attorney with Brown, Winfield & Canzoneri, Inc., phoned me from Flintridge, CA. Kenny, who has family in Parma, OH, was planning to attend our Cathedral Latin High School reunion in late June. He enjoys the class column and sends regards to all his JCU friends. Christopher Orlie, residing in Mill Valley, CA, is also planning to attend. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi send best wishes from Akron, OH. Marilyn has finished her therapy and is now walking without a cane. She has resumed her volunteer activities and continues to function as a strong support for Jim. Kindly keep them both in your prayers. ... Thanks to Jim Gasper, I heard from Chuck Holland chuckholland@iquest.net, living within walking distance of the Indianapolis 500 race track. His family settled there from Fort Benjamin Harrison, IN following the Vietnam War. Chuck works for the Indiana Family & Social Services Administration as an Information Technician for Procurement of hardware and software including contracts for software maintenance and support. Wife Kathee is working in her third year at a nursing home. They had two boys and a girl graduate from college. ... Al Michenfelder reports that daughter Mary (Klaehn) returns to Cain Park Theater in Cleveland Heights, OH in late June as a guest performer in Cynthia O�Connell�s Cabaret show. Her next role will be in Oklahoma City for one week in July as the preacher�s wife in the musical, Foot Loose. ... In early May, the 52nd Annual Cathedral Latin Communion Breakfast event honored the 50-year class of 1953 and Bishop A. Edward Pevec �56, retired president of Borromeo Seminary, as the �Latin Man-Of-the-Year. Our class members in attendance were Tim Sweeney, Al Pace, Al Musca, Bill Comiskey and Sal Felice. ... Niel Butch is well and living in Westlake, OH. Niel attended JCU night school and graduated in 1960. He sends his best to his friends. ... George and Beverly Holzheimer had the opportunity to visit with Jack and Elaine Szabo recently and to also spend some time with Eleanor and Carl Winger in Punta Gorda, FL on their last trip to Florida. Everyone is doing well. In 1992 George accepted the buy-out offer from the steel mill and as George put it, �...and have not had a real job since, other than working at the Ft. Myers airport driving airport vans & shuttle buses.� The Holzheimers spend five months in Ft. Myers, one month in Columbia, SC (one week at a time) and the remainder in Cortland, OH. The oldest son, Steven, lives in Atlanta and works for himself as a consultant. Phillip, living in Columbia, SC, has two boys - five and seven, and is a utilities contractor. Matthew lives in Warren, OH and works at WCI, the successor steel company to RCC and LTV. Bev and George still play golf (Bev plays in two golf leagues), go to the races, chase trains, collect stamps and ride motorcycles. George, who had collected cars, sold his last hobby car a few years ago. In the winter he volunteers as a docent at the Ft. Myers Historical museum and at the National Packard Museum in Warren, OH during the summer. Besides golf, Bev keeps busy managing two homes plus an RV in Columbia, SC. ... Some of you must remember our ROTC summer camp (six weeks - our basic training) in the summer of 1956 at Fort Eustis, VA. Our JCU class did well in the entire class rankings. The most outstanding were: John T. Myers (No. 1), Ken Bednar (No. 8), Ray Rezac (No. 9) and Frank �Crash� Hovorka (No. 17). In addition, John Myers was the �Best Cadet Drill Master,� while Peter Behm placed first in �Rifle Marksmanship.� "...On a very sad note, Anton "Tony" T. Bouhassin, 67, died suddenly on May 19th of an aneurysm, or heart attack. He was buried at Calvary Cemetery in Cleveland on May 24. Our sincere sympathy to Dolores, his wife for 40 years, daughters Ann Marie Stafford and Julianne Dymowski and their families. May he rest in peace." ... Enjoy the summer and visit a sick and/or lonely friend - the Lord has been good to us! God bless, Sal

spring 2003	It seems like an eternity since my last class notes - nearly five months. I hope you all had a healthy transition into the New Year. � Mary Klaehn, the youngest daughter of Margaret and Al Michenfelder, is a star in the musical theater circuit. Mary, an adjunct voice professor at the Baldwin-Wallace College Conservatory of Music, has recorded with Audio Recording and is a member of the Actors Equity Association. She has performed in the greater Cleveland area and regionally in such productions as Bosom Buddies, Company, Follies, West Side Story, Fiddler On The Roof, The Marriage Of Figaro, Mardi Gras, The Arabian Nights and Brigadoon, to name just some of her accomplishments. � Frank Hovorka was saddened, as were the rest of us, with the news that George Sweeney �55 had passed away. George was a �giant� in so many ways - he will be missed greatly. Frank had dinner with Jerry Cicero in Atlanta in mid-November and takes advantage of Elder Hostle vacations whenever possible. � Dave Milroy reports that in late October Dr. Al Musca, with about 30 family members descended on Tampa, FL to attend a Cleveland Browns football game. Thanks to Tom Tupa, who contacted his son, Tom, a kicker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Dave also was able to attend the game. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers went on to win the Super Bowl, you may recall. Dave and Al managed to play a couple rounds of golf during that period. Dave and Margaret spent Thanksgiving together in North Carolina with daughter Sharon, from Baltimore, and son David, from Atlanta. Dave remains active with fund raising for the local Knights of Columbus. � Sigmund Sova, Eileen and Chuck Rini, Joan and Jim Clark, Rose Marie and Sal Felice broke sweet rolls together following the Gathering of Classes (JCU Communion/Breakfast) in late November. � In mid October, Marilyn Sturmi, the dedicated and hard working wife of Jim Sturmi, had a stroke, which slowed her down temporarily. While progressing through rehabilitation, Jim was great doing the laundry and other household chores. � Congratulations to �first time grandparents� Nancy and John Gormley, whose son and daughter-in-law had a beautiful baby girl last July. Also, daughter Barbara received her Ph.D. from Michigan State in early December and is currently on staff at the University of California for at least the next two years. � Kindly keep Laverne, wife of Dick Murphy, in your prayers as she is coping with some health challenges. � On February 6, 2003, Judge Anthony O. Calabrese, Jr. was sworn into the Court of Appeals, Eighth Appellate District. In attendance with the clergy, other judges and dignitaries, were Tony�s wife Denise, their new baby girl, Rachel (two months), son Orlando (18 months) plus class members Anton �Tony� Bouhassin, Laura and Vince Panichi, and Rose Marie and yours truly. � I was both surprised and saddened to read in the winter 2003 issue of the John Carroll magazine the deaths of four more of our class members - Thomas Gavagan (7/20/02), John Hach (10/15/02), Sherman Berne (5/05/02) and Donald Damm (8/21/02). Our sincere sympathy is extended to the families of these great men and may they rest in peace. � Please remember all our deceased, sick and lonely class members and their loved ones in your prayers. God bless, Sal

winter 2003	Greetings! Our 45th class reunion was a huge success for all attendees and we broke the all-time record for a 45th class reunion! ... Following reunion, Jerry �Sowie� Holzhall visited his elementary school chum, Les Lyons, who wasn�t able to attend reunion this year. Les, partially paralyzed on his left side, is doing better and can walk very short distances with a cane. Jerry next planned to visit with John Gormley in September and Pete Paulson in October. Jerry, a great golfer, shoot�s in the mid-80s. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi missed reunion to attend their grandson�s high school graduation in Minnesota. Chris is now attending college at Wisconsin-Stout. In July, son Jeff and wife Kim added grandchild number ten to the Sturmi clan. Jim, class president for all four years at Akron-St. Vincent High, has booked their 50th class reunion for the fall of 2003. ... Don Kaump had surgery on his parathyroid in late July. The pathology report was good; however, additional blood tests and our prayers should bring Don back to 100%. ... Larry Lau, in Charlotte, NC, can be reached on e-mail at llau@quantus.com. ... Kevin Sroub was appointed director of sales and marketing for Domino Logistics Company in Ravenna, Ohio. The company is the provider of warehousing, trucking and assembly services. ... Joseph �Jay� Steger and wife, Roberta, will celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary this November. Their daughter Michelle, her husband and two grandkids, Brandon (5) and Colin (2), live a few miles from them in Michigan. Jay and Bobbi, after purchasing a vacation home in Western Michigan, discovered Dolores and Tom Sturr living in the area. Now that Jay is retired, they spend about a week per month at their lake house and get together with the Sturrs at least once each trip. For the last 20 years or so, Jay has been making long rifles in his spare time. He has a small forge shop in the yard to pound out small parts. Bobbi�s interest is in quilting and related activities. They are both into the 18th century technology in a big way. In addition, the Stegers keep busy collecting antiques and enjoying season seats at the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. ... Ann and John Rae, although retired, haven�t slowed down yet. After the birth of grandson, John Rae Vecchio, they traveled over one month -August/September 2001 - to the Scandinavian countries, including a two-week cruise on the Baltic and North Seas, and visited St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia and Estonia. Other travels included trips to Berlin, Prague, Paris and various cities in Northern France. Their trip was �stunned� by the September 11th tragedy (also John�s birthday). Ann was honored by Saginaw Valley State University naming her an emerita professor for her outstanding teaching and mentoring of social work students and her �central role� in the accreditation of the social works program. Allyn & Bacon published Ann's college textbook this spring. John, who had bypass surgery in 1999, was continuing in cardiac rehab at the University of Michigan into this year. The Michigan Municipal League, for working on a project for that organization, honored him last September with an award. ... Frank Singel retired in 1994 from the Social Security Administration as assistant district manager after 36 years. He started a senior center in 1991 and opened the building in 1998 after it was completely remodeled. Everything was accomplished with donations, dues and fundraisers as an independent organization - no state or government aids. The Singels have two children and five grandkids. ... For you computer buffs, access to our summer Web notes is as follows: www.jcu.edu/alumni/johncarrollmagazine/class_notes_1957.htm also, check out the reunion photos at ttp://www.jcu.edu/alumni/CLASSES/1957/index.htm! ... Have a healthy and happy holiday season. God bless, Sal

summer 2002	Welcome to our first Web class notes. From now on the Web notes will contain my column in its entirety, however, due to budgetary constraints, the future John Carroll magazine columns have necessitated going from a 1000-word limit to a 600-word limit. My deadline for the next magazine issue due to be printed in November is September 15. ... John and Ann Rae, although retired, haven�t slowed down. After the birth of their grandson, John Rae Vecchio, they took a long planned trip (August 16-September 20, 2001) to the Scandinavian countries including a two week cruise on the Baltic and North Seas, visits to St. Petersburg and Moscow, Russia and Estonia. Other places of interest included trips by train to Berlin, Prague, Paris and a number of cities in Northern France. All in all, it was a fabulous trip with a wealth of wonderful memories and photos. The trip was �stunned� by the September 11th tragedy (also John�s birthday), however; the citizens went out of their way to express their sympathy and solidarity to we Americans. Last December, Ann was both surprised and honored when the Board of Control at Saginaw Valley State University named her an Emerita Professor. The board resolution cited Ann�s scholarship, her outstanding teaching and mentoring of social work students and her �central role� in the accreditation of the Social Works Program. Allyn and Bacon published her college textbook this spring. Ann had orthoscopic surgery on her right knee due to a tennis accident in June 2001. John, who had bypass surgery in 1999, was continuing in cardiac rehab at the University of Michigan into this year. He was honored last September with an award by the Michigan Municipal League for working on a project for that organization. The Raes moved from Midland to Canton, MI to be closer to the two daughters and their families. They also have a winter home in Tucson, AZ, where they resided until one month prior to Reunion 2002. ... Frank Singel sends greetings from Mineral Point, PA. He and Joann have two children, Lynette, a CPA and partner with Ernst & Young in Pittsburgh, PA, who at age 40 is expecting her third child. Son Frank is 39 and an electrical engineer and program manager for Marconi in Pittsburgh. He has two boys, 8 and 9, both playing in ice hockey leagues. Frank, Sr. retired in 1994 from the Social Security Administration as assistant district manager after 36 years of service. He started a senior center in 1991 and opened it in 1998 after the entire building was remodeled. All this was done with donations, dues and fundraisers as an independent organization - no state or government aid. Currently, they have over 340 members who pay $10 annually. They are now attempting to raise $25,000 to help with a walking trail and health room. Frank, who spends a lot of time at the center trying to improve it, states that it is so rewarding since most of the members never did anything or went anywhere before and now have some form of recreation, education and socialization. Members range in age from 50-90. �It makes all your volunteer work worth something,� says Frank. ... Larry Lau is now working part-time with a small consulting firm after spending 35 years in the apparel industry and suffering a heart attack. He and wife, Lynn, currently live in Charlotte, NC, and enjoy their �blended family� consisting of seven children and nine grandchildren with another due in September. Their children are spread from Leeds, England, to Midland, TX, with stops in Bethlehem, PA; North Olmsted, OH; Kildeer, IL; Durham, NC; and Greenville, SC. Between visiting the kids and being active on a number of non-profit boards and keeping active in model railroading, the Laus remain quite active. Larry says, �I will put 2007 on my calendar and God willing and if the chain on the bicycle does not break, I�ll be there.� ... Sunday, April 21st, a Mass was celebrated in JCU�s Saint Francis Chapel for all deceased class members with lunch following in the cafeteria. Those in attendance were: Anton �Tony� and Dolores Bouhassin, Al Michenfelder, Pat and Tom Kasper, Monica and Chuck Novak, Tim Sweeney, Rose Marie and Sal Felice. ... Reunion 2002 was outstanding! We broke attendance records for a 45th class reunion and total reunion. We had 72 registered class members plus three widows in attendance. Joanne Oberst, widow of Gene Oberst (Thursday at our �welcome tent�) plus Noreen Sulzer, widow of Dick Sulzer and Dorothy Vidic, widow of Ed Vidic and daughter, Barbara Vidic. Noreen, Dorothy and Barbara attended the Class Mass that also honored those deceased since the last reunion five years ago and the class dinner. It was �the best ever� reunion and the spirits were not dampened by all the rain and cool temperatures. Kudos to the following for a truly outstanding job well done: Dick Murphy (gift chairman), Jerry Cicero (program chairman), Chuck Rini (Web master) and Jim Clark (golf chairman). Kudos also to Jim Toomey for the five �life-size posters� from our year book, Chuck Novak and Dick Huberty, our �welcoming committee� for early arrivals and golfers Thursday at the welcome tent, plus the 35 committee members making calls that resulted in a �lasting impression.� Jerry Cicero and Jack Riley put on an entertaining skit. Jerry, as usual, had the crowd gathered in the Jardine Room of the D.J. Lombardo Student Center �in the palm of his hand.� Beginning at the welcome tent with pizza, beer and soft drinks for the 26-30 early arrivals and golfers on Thursday through Sunday�s good-bye brunch, emotions remained high. Of course, good-byes are never easy. Tim Sweeney suggested a mini-reunion in two and one-half years, possibly at Homecoming 2004. ... Marilyn and Jim Sturmi missed reunion while visiting their daughter, Jeanne, in Minnesota and attending their grandson�s graduation from high school. The Sturmis nephew, Tom McDonald, a good athlete from Akron�s St. Vincent-St. Mary High, will be attending JCU in the fall. ... Jack Lynch, who served in the Army with Jim Gasper in New Orleans, LA, attended reunion along with some other classmates from St. Ignatius (Chicago) - Jim Finnegan, Mike Quigley, Al Michenfelder, Jerry Cicero and Tom Sturr. After working with Blue Shield, Jack was publication manager for the American Veterans Medical Association for three and one-half years. Then for 13 years, he was assistant public relations director for the American Academy of Pediatrics and has recently retired from the prestigious American College of Surgeons after 24 years as the director. Jack is a widower with five children -- three are married with four grandkids. ... Jim Finnegan, active reunion committee member, is also active in volunteer work in pastoral ministry in Cuyahoga County of Cleveland. He volunteers at Malachi House, a home for indigent persons with terminal illness, somewhat similar to a hospice facility. Jim is a third grade reciprocal reading teacher for the Ohio Reads for Grammar School. In addition, Jim has been umpiring adult softball in the Lakewood leagues for over 20 years. Between his volunteering activities and eight grandchildren (five of which are in walking distance from home), he recently joined the Ignatian Lay Volunteer Corp (ILVC), which searches out entities like Malachi House, food banks and nursing homes. Jim�s wife, Ann, has taught in the Cleveland schools such as St. Edward�s High and St. Joseph�s Academy for Girls. Her specialty is Spanish. At times, she still substitutes when needed. ... On a sad note, I learned that Gene Oberst passed away on June 5th from cancer of the liver. Also, on June 24th, Joan Gaul, wife of Joe Gaul, died at the Cleveland Clinic of a terminal brain disease. Joan had been part of our reunion committee recently planning an activity for the ladies at Carroll Lodge on reunion Saturday. Our deepest sympathy and prayers to Joanne Oberst and family and also to Joe Gaul and their eight children and their families. ... Approximately one week following reunion, Dick Murphy visited Sharon and Les Lyons, unable to attend reunion due to a stroke leaving Les partially paralyzed on his left side and bed-ridden a great deal of the time. Dick presented them with one of the �life-size� posters, compliments of Jim Toomey, signed on the back by the reunion attendees plus �other JCU goodies� sent with love. Personally, I cannot remember not seeing Les and Sharon at a reunion - at least since 1982. Dick said we would need to research a facility with �special family-type rest room facilities to assist Les for our 50th reunion and the mini in 2004 -- they really want to be there. A special prayer is also needed for Sharon, Les� nurse and �guardian angel.�� ... Have a safe summer and fall. God bless, Sal

spring 2002	In July 2001, Barbara Gormley, daughter of Nancy and John Gormley, began the last year of her doctorate degree in psychology at Michigan State. Chosen to receive a Harvard Fellowship, she elected to satisfy her fifth year requirement at Harvard Medical School. ... Georgia and Jim Gasper became grandparents for the seventh time with the birth of 7 lbs. 2 oz. Hollis Steven Gasper to son Charles and wife Lisa 9/20/01. Big sister Kyle Marie is two and one-half years old. ... Daughter Ellen and husband, Michael, presented Fran and Bill Comiskey a new grandson, James Francis, grandchild number nine (that makes it eight boys) in October. The oldest grandchild is eleven and in the sixth grade. ... Bob Niesen and wife Jacqueline, have three sons and three grandkids with two more on the way. Bob, retired for two years, had owned his own foreign car parts business with seven warehouses in the US. He told Jim Gasper that Roger Smith, a retired army doctor in heart surgery, was living in San Francisco. Roger�s wife is Niesen�s cousin. ... Joann and Frank �Mutz� Singel have two children -- a daughter is partner in Ernst & Young (Pittsburgh) and a son who is an electrical engineer. Frank is the assistant district manager for the Social Security Administration at Mineral Point, PA. Joann attended high school in Edinburgh, PA with Joan Patarini and Betty Ann Frontino. History was made when the girls introduced Joann to Frank. ... Judy and Bob DuBrul are doing well and residing in Palm Harbor, FL for the winter. His e-mail address is bobdubrul@mindspring.com. Kaspor J. Kaspor has been retired for seven and one-half years. The Kaspors have two grandchildren, doing a lot of traveling and volunteer work at the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Phoenix, AZ, where they reside. Jim Gasper found Kaspor and hopes he will attend reunion. Speaking if Gasper, he also received a letter from Mike Quigley, or more appropriately, Judge john M. Quigley, Div. 5, Arizona Superior Court, pima County, Tucson, AZ since 1985. Mike spoke favorably of his friend and classmate Frank Petro, who was lobbying to get Mike and Esther to make our 45th in June. By the way, the Quigleys recently celebrated their 45th wedding anniversary with their seven children and 24 grandkids. ... Frank Petro, a respected attorney in Glenview, IL, recently ran into Laverne and Dick Murphy upon leaving Monastero�s Restaurant, well known for outstanding cuisine and singing competitions. Mary Petro, daughter of Frank and Dolores, is a very successful opera star who travels nationally. Frank left for Palm Springs in mid-February for ten days of golf and relaxation. ... Ted �The Greek� Arvanitis was surprised to hear Gasper�s voice recently, since he claimed to �have sent flowers for Jim�s funeral� after reading of his demise in another JCU magazine column, according to Gasper. Ted and JoAnne are proud of their children living in Florida. Their son is a radiologist and daughter, Jami, is attending school there. After careers in restaurant operation (15 years) and carpentry, Ted now teaches troubled youth carpentry, drafting and various building trades. He is anxious to see his old roommate Sam Frontino, along with Don Grace, Joe Smaltz and Jerry Cicero at reunion. ... Vincent Panichi has been granted professor emeritus status in the Department of Accountancy at JCU. Vince is a senior director and one of the founding principals of Ciuni & Panichi, Inc., a regional accounting and business-consulting firm. He has nearly 30 years of academic experience at JCU. ... Dave Zenk sends greetings from California. He remembered Joe Polce from Bernet Hall and respects he and wife, Ermina, for their three million dollar bequest to provide scholarship support for students from Boys Hope / Girls Hope to JCU. ... In September, Maureen and Dick Huberty gave their daughter Lisa�s hand in marriage to Thomas Holden. The couple settled in Nashville, TN. Son Danny, age 33,was recently elevated to vice president, central regional manager for AMPCO (parking) Systems, owned by American Building Management. He is responsible for eight airports and 250 parking facilities. Dan and wife Janet reside in Houston, TX with their family. ... Pete Paulson sent John Gormley a photo of Pete holding �the largest bass I�ve ever seen,� claims John. In March, the Gormleys planned to attend the �first ever� Campion alumni reunion in Florida. ... Des �Duke� Paden and wife Sue reside in Silver Lake, WI. He has had his own �total source financing� investment banking business for the past 30 years. The Padens have five children and three grandkids with two more due in the near future. Des can be contacted via e-mail at despaden@aol.com. ... It was learned in October that Morris �Pat� Patarini returned to the hospital for another angioplasty, inasmuch as one of the stints inserted in March 2001 had blocked due to scar tissue. Pat and Joan, in light of the constant terrorism threat, have some anxiety due to one son who is an FBI agent and another son working for the postal service. ... Marilyn, wife of Jim Sturmi, Jr., contacted me with address information on Dr. John Johns, MD and William Salber, both listed in our January newsletter. The Sturmis are close friends with Sue and Jim Seifert and Pat Swanson, widow of Andy. Andy and Jim were in Marilyn and Jim�s wedding party 44 � years ago. They also were in contact with Jim Dunn recently, living in Georgia. The Sturmis have four children and nine grandchildren with # ten due July 22nd. Jim retired from Bridgestone Firestone after 33 � years service. He then worked part-time for Cuyahoga Falls Park & Recreation and the Income Tax Dept. before again retiring in 1998. Marilyn retired in 1996 and now volunteers at Akron General Medical Center and E.J. Thomas Hall. Both Jim and Marilyn have suffered a number of medical problems, however, if at all possible, they will make an attempt to attend reunion to see old friends. ... G. Richard Olivier is the director of Garland Industries, Inc. in Cleveland. He and wife, Wanda Kay, have five grown children and reside in Nokomis, FL for the six cold winter months and Chagrin Falls, OH the remaining six months. Their e-mail address is: Roofowl@aol.com. ... Our Web master, Chuck Rini has made it possible to review some 40th anniversary (June 1997) photos by logging on our class web site - www.jcu.edu/alumni/1957 then click on �take a Look.� ... On a sad note, I learned of the deaths of three class members -- Richard A. Toth (no details available), Raymond C. Lusson due to a heart attack on 6/04/01 and Graduate School class member Ruthanne T. Dillhoefer on 11/28/01. Our heartfelt sympathy and prayers are extended to their families. ... Our 45th class reunion is finally here! Your reunion committee has worked hard to make this special gathering an outstanding experience. For those of you who haven�t been back to JCU for some time, you will be amazed at the numerous physical changes and improvements to this beautiful campus. Don�t put this one off -- 69 of our classmates will never return! See you on campus June 14-16, 2002. God bless, Sal

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Class Notes 1957