Class Notes for 1976

Happy fall, all! We’re working our way up to the holidays very quickly, many with great memories of the wonderful reunion in June. Word that Rob Cummings -- rob.cummings@chicagolighthouse.org -- and wife Linn have moved to Lemont, IL, where they have a place that overlooks the 13th fairway at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. Congratulations to them also on celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary. ... Those of you who subscribe to Cleveland Magazine got a brush with JCU in your July issue which included a featured house by Fay Architecture, the company whose president is our own Jack Fay -- jackark@aol.com. Jack, wife Deb, and son Dan are happily residing in Chesterland. ... Don Rey -- drey72@sbcglobal.net says he’s living in Crestwood, IL, and is on the faculty of Robert Morris College in Orland Park, IL. ... Congratulations are in order for Brig. Gen. Carter Ham who has been named commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division, otherwise known as The Big Red One. The division, originally located at Fort Riley, KS, was moved to Germany in 1995. Now, the division flag will once again fly over Fort Riley with our classmate in command. Since March 2005, Carter has been assigned to the Pentagon as deputy director of regional operations. A big thanks for serving Carter, from all of us and our best to Christi ’75! ... Thanks to Barb Kozel for sending over the pictures she took in June! ... Bob Tullio has been keeping me laughing from Erie. Keep sending me all the news that is fit to print, also the stuff that isn’t but will make me laugh. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! Cools

Reunion 2006 was a wonderful time! We had over 50 classmates come together for a great weekend. As you can imagine, it will take me a few columns to get everything in but it should give you something to look forward to. Joe Barmann and Gwen Benovich Dickerhoof put together a video of photos both old and new that was terrific! Gwen is working to put a CD together for distribution. We surpassed our class gift goal of $60K thanks to the efforts of Terry Fergus and Elaine Yeip at the helm. The best part was the first-timers’ reaction to a reunion weekend. They are going to be the best proponents for the 35th! It was a treat to see Mark Gallagher, Barb Vrdolyak Dorigan, Tom (Omar) Lawrence, Bill Russo, Barb Kozel, Dave Tkacik and the ever erudite Bob Tullio! Even Bill “White Owl” Gedeon dropped in for a bit. ... Some bits of information gathered from our time together: Joanne and Tom Welsh are sending son Tom off to Boston College where he will be meeting up with Nancy ‘77 and Dave Benacci’s son Kevin, who along with is mother joined us as a guest of the class. Bill and Michelle Furnary Rainsberger are back from Paris and living in Connecticut. Welcome home! Debbie Utlak Cook and Jackie Lanser Zilinskas had plenty of photos from the old days. Elizabeth Trocki was there and sent the best wishes of her cousin Norb who missed this one because of business. Kathy and Rick Baranski made it in from Florida. Great to see Mike and Mary Cay McConnell, Bill and Maureen Flynn Thompson and Mark and Rosemary Sweeney DeSilvio. Kenny Mulcrone had to hurry out on Sunday for a date with his kids at the amusement park. It wouldn’t be a reunion without some of Murphy Hall’s nicest inhabitants: Mary Ann (Bergy) Ahern; Meth Strube Letz, Kathy Horvath Pankiw and Mary Duffy-Segerson. Gino Iannucci and Ray O’Neill were in fine form, as were Marty Dorsch, Jim DiBenedetto and Jack Fay. Maureen McSweeney and Chris Buttress were in attendance, along with Don Bibbo and Pat Cataldo. Kathy ’77 and Joe Michael, Patty ’79 and Denny Saunier and Dave Wolfe enjoyed the festivities, along with Pat Behmer Lonergan, Dr. James Mell, Jim Wagner and Mike Skerl. It was fun to see Hal Becker and Dennis Doverspike. Rounding out my list of alums are Bonnie Smith Freeh, Mike McGuigan, John O’Brien, Alex Russo, Mary Simmons, John Simon and John Solotko. Okay, my fingers are out of breath and if I missed anyone send me a line. It was a terrific weekend and don’t miss the next one! ... Got missives from Gina Immucci Dyke who was going to stop in but life intervened. She’s working at Progressive Insurance and reports that husband Bill does as well. Also that son Matt just graduated from Heidelberg College and daughter Jennifer will do the same from JCU in 2007. ... Class congrats to Donald Maciejewski who has been named one of the Florida Super Lawyers for 2006, an honor awarded strictly based on peer review from other attorneys and judges across the country who have worked with him. Don’s practice is in personal injury law. ... Dennis Murphy and wife Vicki are living in Westlake, CA, with their five kids. Dennis is president of Absolute Analysis. ... Finally, I got a note from Marty McGarry who, along with wife, Mary, was sorely missed. He sent word that he had attended the funeral of our classmate, Rick Connors. Our sympathies to Rick’s family and friends. Cools

Hi ho everyone! I’ll presume that you are busy packing traveling bags and unearthing photo boxes that contain the “Remember When…” pix. The reunion committee has had a lot of fun putting together a wonderfully enjoyable weekend. The previous column listed the committee members, all of whom have generously donated their time to putting this celebration together. They definitely deserve our appreciation. It was after press time for the previous issue that Elaine Yeip and Terry Fergus volunteered to chair the gift committee. We can’t thank them enough for taking on such a time-consuming task. Onto the usual business of this space. ... Jonita Ramacciato is living in Chandler, AZ, and sends along her e-mail:dawggirl@cox.net. Thanks for getting in touch, Jonita! ... Until we meet on the quad, safe travel and good health. See you soon! As always, Cools

Not much longer to wait until the 30th Reunion of the Class of ’76. Presumably you are all in the process of firming up reservations for the weekend of June 23-25! The committee has been busy since last September putting together just the kind of celebration we should be entitled to after all this time, so be prepared to hear from: Joe Barmann, Dave Harrington, Mary Duffy-Segerson, Terry Fergus, Pat Behmer Lonergan, Maribeth Strube Letz, Alex Russo, Joe Tarasco, Norb Trocki, Mark Wester, Elaine Yeip and, yours truly, if we don’t see your name on the “reserved” list. And now to the news ... Joe Sullivan -- jsullij@aol.com --sent word that he and wife Julie are raising Mike, Pat and Barrett in Wilmette, IL. Joe owns the Sullivan Agency in Northfield. Mark Wester says it’s “one down and one to go,” about son Matt’s cum laude graduation from the University of Dayton in December. Matt managed to do it with a double major in finance and information technology. He’s been working at Grant Thornton since January. Congratulations from all of us, Matt! ... Love it when I get word from overseas so you can imagine what a pleasure it is to get e-mail form Sandra Delroy who is residing in her home country of England. Sandra was a junior year transfer from CCC, a self-described “mature” student who majored in psychology. After completing undergrad she went on for an M.A. In Educational Psychology, finishing up with her doctorate in clinical psychology from ISPP (Argosy University) in Chicago. Since 1983, Sandra has been working as a clinical and counseling psychologist. Within the National Health Service she specializes in working with adults with physical disabilities as well as training health professionals in counseling skills and assertiveness. Her private practice is in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In 1996 she wrote, Just Beneath The Surface (The Processes of Counseling and Psychotherapy), a copy of which graces the shelves of Grasselli Library. Sandra, thanks for getting in touch! I hope more of our classmates throughout the world will follow your lead. ... The new year brings a new partnership for Meg McCarthy Waters. After retiring her former partnership in 2005, she has formed a new company with Robert Magnuson -- Magnuson & Waters -- which she describes as a media relations, issues management and strategic consulting firm. Terrific news, Meg, much success! ... Thanks to Rick -- rbar@comcast.net -- and Kathy Baranski for keeping me up on the warmth of south Florida, especially in January when it was below zero here in NY! Save me a cabana. ... As press time arrived I received news of the death of our classmate Nancy Olson. Nancy was a poli sci major at JCU, then went on to get her JD from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1980. Our condolences go out to her husband, Paul Wiencek, her family and friends. ... Until next time when I expect to have a long list of names attending the reunion, I remain, as always, Cools

Love those autumn weddings! Best wishes go out to Gwen Benovich who became the wife of Gregory Dickerhoof on October 8th in the Magnolia Chapel of the Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas. I attended online and it was beautiful! ... Don’t forget that our 30th reunion is coming up June 23-26, 2006. It’s been five years since we have returned to campus. For those of us who have yet to return, make this the year you decide it’s time. You’ll be pleased if you do! Everyone wanting to help make this reunion a success should contact Rosalie Massey - rmassey@jcu.edu. ... That’s it for this issue, so much for short and sweet. Happy Holidays to you all and a very healthy New Year! Cools

Let’s start with an announcement -- Our 30th reunion is scheduled for the weekend of June 23, 24 & 25, 2006! All of you interested in serving on our reunion committee are welcome to attend the first Reunion 2006 meeting with all classes on October 1, 2005, during Homecoming Weekend. Please call Rosalie Massey at 216.397.3014 or e-mail her at rmassey@jcu.edu. Remember that you don’t have to be in Cleveland to serve on the committee! ... Illinois boy, Rob Cummings, was the one plugged into news this issue starting with the personal stuff, which includes Happy Anniversary to Rob and Linn on their 27th. We expect a grand celebration took place including sons Jim and Matt (both Notre Dame alums) and daughter Elizabeth, who, Rob notes, just graduated from Boston College. Rob is currently serving as director of Development for The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. During a recent jaunt to the Western Reserve he got in a game of golf with old friend Mike Behm who lives in Chagrin Falls with wife Kim and their three sons. He also reports that Dave Harrington just took early retirement from his job as deputy budget director for the City of Chicago and news that John Hurley has been with the Chicago Fire Department for over twenty years. And last but not least, Rob reports the rumor of the annual Chautauqua reunion among Tom Kelly, Mark Danisewicz ’77, Mike Skerl, Mike McGuigan, Mike Dolphin and Joe Sullivan having taken place in May. Many thanks Rob for all the news! Sadly for us Mark Wester won’t be able to chair our reunion committee this time, but it’s for a terrific reason, he’s taken a director’s role at The Lupus Foundation of America. Our congratulations! He included news that son Matt will graduate from the University of Dayton in December and, son Greg is now a junior at the University of Toledo. ... Meg McCarthy Waters sends word from sunny California that her e-mail address is now mwaters103@cox.net. ... That’s it for this edition. I expect to have a reunion chairman and committee to report in the next issue! Until then, stay safe, have fun and send me some ramblings. Cools

It was wonderful to hear from Joy Rogers - joyrogers@rochester.rr.com - who is living in Pittsford, NY with her teenaged children Matthew and Elizabeth Nojay. Joy is Development Director for Habitat for Humanity in Rochester. With hope this news will encourage other sisters of Lambda Chi Rho to send in information. Guess where we will be in about a year? Can you say REUNION? (Don’t say you weren’t warned that it was coming.) Start now to clear the calendar for that weekend in June 2006. Watch this space for more information. Don’t forget to send in the wedding and birth announcements, news of travel, retirements and even memories of when Murphy Hall was Women Only. Have fun until we meet in the next issue! Cools

Happy New Year everyone! After what seemed to be a delightfully protracted autumn the cold fingers of winter have now arrived. Perhaps it’s the north wind that makes it penetrate so deeply. Living here in New York there is a certain delicious irony to getting my weather via Cleveland! ... Deborah Beck Candow LSW dcandow@odh.ohio.gov got in touch just after the fall issue went to press. She’s living in Columbus, OH, now with 15 year-old daughter, Leighanne, and works as the Abstinence Program Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Health. Sounds as though your life is going well Debbie thanks for getting in touch and keep us updated. ... Another county heard from is Don Rey drey72@sbcglobal.net who is ensconced in Crestwood, IL. Don got his MBA at Keller Graduate School in 1992 and is currently an Instructor at Robert Morris College in Orland Park, IL. ... Mary Jo Casserly Hogan pjmjhogan@aol.com sends word that she and the family have moved to Annapolis, MD, and love it! MJ is doing support work for the Department of Homeland Security in their emergency preparedness programs. Apparently she had a bit of time to buzz over to Cleveland for lunch with old friend Elaine Yeip. We can just imagine the “scoops” that went back and forth at that meal. ... Rick and Kathy Baranski rbar@comcast.net are in the high time (is there ever a low time) of beach and golf course season with their real estate business in southwest Florida. Rick says the weather is perfect and he and Kathy would love to hear from classmates headed their way. ... Hard to believe that we are 18 months from our 30th reunion. I have a feeling I’ll be hearing something soon from the intrepid reunion committee members. Keep watching this space for information. After you read this season’s column go to your computer or grab a pen and paper and send me a note about what’s going on in your life. ... Obviously we love to read about what everyone is up to but in order to have that happen I need to hear from all of you. Don’t be a stranger or you run the risk of me making good on my promise to make stuff up! Onward to spring! Cools

Class Notes 1976

	Diane Coolican Gaggin 118 Elm Street Fayetteville, NY 13066 cools@twcny.rr.com


fall 2008	Hope summer is going famously for all of you! Plenty of hot days and nights going on about the country so here is a wish for a lovely cool pool to dip into. Diving right into the news, Elaine Yeip has been a fountain of sightings and information through her never-ending Cleveland activities. She ran into Rob Cummings who is now vice-president of Ter Molen Watkins and Brandt, a fund-raising consulting firm. He and wife, Linn, are celebrating their 30th anniversary this year in Italy, thanks to a gift from their children! Congratulations you two! Ms. Yeip also volunteered at the Alumni Golf Classic and ran into some participants we know well: Jack Mulhall, Ray O’Neill, Bill Russo and Mike Jianetti. They were in fine form. Proceeds from the golf outing support the Father Michael J. Lavelle’s Scholarship. ... Heard from Steve Tracy who has the production of “Shout!” running in Chicago this summer. He’s hoped for a trip to Cape Cod but thinks the gas crunch may keep him closer to his southern New Jersey home. ... With all the flooding the Midwest has seen, I felt compelled to check in with Joe Fox over in St. Louis. He replied saying that he and Gail were high and dry and very thankful. Seems they’ve been busy enjoying life as empty-nesters. Daughter Abby has just completed her sophomore year at Marquette. ... Sad news to report, that being the January 2008 death of Michael Satyshur. His fiancée, Susan Grey, wrote to say that after graduation Michael went on to earn his PhD in Physics from Catholic University, then spent 20 years as a senior research scientist with the Naval Research Laboratory in Washington, D.C. After retiring from that he moved to Connecticut where he founded a personal investment firm. Michael is survived by his son, Matthew, an officer in the US Air Force, his daughter, Maria, a student at the University of Maryland, and by Susan. Our condolences to his family and friends. ... Also heard from Tom Snitzky in Cleveland. He wrote to remember George Kmiecik who attended high school with him and then when they both chose Carroll, decided for “convenience” sake to room together. As Tom said, “that convenience lasted three years.” He spoke of George as, “one of the nicest and smartest guys,” he has ever known. What a lovely tribute to a fallen classmate. Thanks, Tom. ... May the season be great for all of you. I expect to have some juicy tidbits sent over to me after you read this installment. Yes, you can lie about your golf scores! Cools


summer 2008	Hi ho all! Another column but this time ushering in summer vacation. After a somewhat snowy spring I will have to dream on what the warm weather and sun is like while you are reading this. Thanks to all who have kept me up to date with their various snowstorms, especially Bob Tullio for the picture of himself dressed for a day of snow blowing the length and breadth of Erie, Pa. Nice outfit, Bob! ... Steve Tracy sends his change of e-mail address - nycsteve@live.com. He had a computer meltdown and would appreciate all who have been in contact with him to resend their addresses so he can recreate his address book. ... Congratulations are in order for Gwen Benovich Dickerhoof who became a grandmother for the first time thanks to mommy Jessica and daddy Michael (Gwen’s son) and the birth of their son, Evan Michael Broestl. Welcome to the world, little one! ... And, as sometimes happens, when one door opens, another closes. Such is the case with the death of our classmate, George G. Kmiecik, who passed away last August. George graduated as a psychology major. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. ... Now that you have all come out from hibernation and/or dried out from the flooding, it’s time to collect your thoughts and send them over to me. Here’s to a lovely summer! Cools


spring 2008	I write this installment as the snow is falling softly and if I could staple wings onto the squirrels it would be a banner year at the bird feeders. Members of the class of ’76 must be traveling to far away places without their laptops because there is a dearth of news coming my way. Will I have to start making things up? Fortunately, Bill Russo - brusso1202@aol.com - was kind enough to remember me with some great news as he was elected to the Solon city council in November! Congratulations from all of us. Along with owning Concord Financial Planners, he is president of the North East Ohio Chapter of the Financial Planning Association, as well as treasurer of the Cuyahoga County Public Library Foundation Board. Bill and wife, Mary, have three children: Matt, Tony, and Kerin. Staying busy doesn’t seem to be a problem in the Russo household. Now that he has taken the plunge of sending info into the column, he is hoping to roust several of the old crowd to do the same! ... Received a change of e-mail address from Mary Jo Casserly Hogan - pjmjhogan@verizon.net. ... Thanks to all who have sent on the humor that makes this job much easier. As you are spring cleaning remember to send me stuff for the column. See you soon! Cools


fall 2007	Plenty of things to report this column so let’s get to it. Elaine Yeip - elaineyeip@yahoo.com - has been a fountain of information on classmates especially after running into Pat Cataldo on a trek to the Geauga County Fair. Seems Pat has been extremely successful, horticulturally speaking, winning several prizes for his plant contributions including a first place in tropical plants for his 8 ft. tall palm tree, as well as a first place for marigolds. Go, Pat! Elaine also sent word of the death of Fritz Schoen’s father in August, in addition to the YouTube video of Mr. Schoen singing the John Carroll Fight Song. Our condolences to Fritz and the entire Schoen family. Hope everyone caught the feature on our own Rosemary Sweeney in the JCU e-zine. It was very comprehensive, talking about just about everything Rosemary has done since we graduated. Hey, Ro, we always knew you were accomplished and now we have it in print! Congratulations! ... Jackie Lanser Zilinskas sent some wonderful news, her daughter Lauren ’03 was married in June and daughter Danielle, tied the knot in October. She says that it is great to have “sons” in the family now. Jackie said that she sees Debbie Utlak Cook all the time and said there has been a wedding in that family as well. Okay Deb, time to spill it all to the column! ... Mary “Liz” Anson-Talbot ’78 - LizaTalbot@sbcglobal,net - is living in Connecticut with husband Peter. They have two children: Elizabeth and Patrick. ... Don Maciejewski - dmaciejewski@zisser.net - has been not only named a 2007 Florida Super Lawyer but one of the Legal Elite as one of the top 100 lawyers in the state! Hey folks, these honors are merit based so our friend Don has been busy at the top of his game. Hearty congrats, Don, you earned this! ... Here is a blast from our collective past as I finally heard from our classmate Joe Dzurilla. Joe was a ’76er who lived in Bernet and had to leave for family business but got his degree in the early ’80s. He reports being very busy both professionally and personally which from the list of travel as District Governor for all of Rotary International District 6630, an area that takes in Northeastern Ohio to the Pennsylvania state line. He’s been traveling all over the U.S. giving speeches but the best was a two week trip to Brazil where he was one of two featured speakers at their annual conference. The best part is he was delivering the speeches in Portuguese! Amazing accomplishment! And you must have done a fine job since it looks as though they keep inviting you back! Thanks for chiming in to reconnect with the class. ... Cools


summer 2007	Hey all, hope you’ve had a busy and fun summer! This issue we have news from people we haven’t had in the column before. Terry Burns - tburns@grnstlouis.com - sends word that he is an executive recruiter with Global Recruiters Network in St. Louis, MO. He and wife Linda make their home in the city and have a daughter, Karen. Thanks for the information Terry, there will no doubt be several IXYs that will be pleased to know what you’ve been up to. ... The next appearance is by someone few of us have heard from in 30 years. Happily, I received e-mail from Steve Tracy - nycsteve@hotmail.com. The gregarious U-Clubber that dipped under the radar for an extended period is living in New York City and writes to say that he wants to reconnect with his compadres in the Class of ’76. After leaving us, he headed back east and has become a successful Broadway producer with his latest offering, Grey Gardens, garnering several Tony awards recently. He’d appreciate hearing from those he knew from Carroll including his former Redwood housemates. Thanks for getting back in touch, Steve. Keep us updated please! ... The inbox gets messages regularly from Bob Tullio in Erie and Rick Baranski in Naples, FL. Love the jokes guys! ... Meg McCarthy Waters is sending her daughter off to college this fall. ... News flash: Joe Barmann announces the birth of his granddaughter, Maggie! The proud parents are Joe’s son Bill ’02 and his wife, Kara ’96. Gee, will Maggie be class of 2028? Congrats Joe on becoming a new grandfather and a new VP of KeyBank. Looks as though it has been a very good year for the Barmann clan. ... And with that you have all the updates I have. Now that you have finished reading about everyone else send along news about you! See you next time, Cools


winter 2007	Plenty to report this issue so let’s get right to it. Terry Fergus gives a detailed report about his carton of kids: Nate’s in his last year of med school and is searching for residencies; Caitie is at Lake Forest College; Kris is attending the University of Denver; Meredith is in her first year of law school; Jon was a starting varsity fullback at Ignatius, and Jillian is captain of Magnificat’s field hockey team. If that doesn’t leave you breathless just think of Ferg coaching 105 freshman football players. Terry further reports that he and Mary are really enjoying being grandparents. Seems that I have mentioned enough names to make another cast for Guys and Dolls! Thanks for the update, Terry. ... Mary Jo Casserly Hogan sends word that she and husband Pat are enjoying life as empty nesters after their daughter married last year and their youngest son decided to strike out on his own. She also is enjoying her new job as program manager of national security programs at the Department of Labor in Washington, D.C. Her previous work had been with Northrop Grumman after her retirement from the Army. ... Mary Ann Ahern, who most of us know as Bergy is officially the “political reporter,” for NBC 5 in Chicago. She’s the first woman ever to hold that position. Right now she is keeping her eye on the 2008 presidential elections which, especially if Barack Obama decides to run, will keep her running around all over the country. Congrats from all of us, Berg! ... We have an updated e-mail address for Barbara Rudnick Ebert - Barbara704@comcast.net. She now resides in Manakin-Sabot, VA. ... Some sad news to report, our classmate, Nick Homoky, passed away this past fall. This information arrived after the journal went to press but was included in the In Memoriam portion of the magazine. Our condolences, thoughts and prayers go out to his family. ... Barb Eddy Farrior caught the news about Carter Ham in the last column and sent word that her son, Justin, having finished a year of Army duty in Afghanistan, will be reporting to General Ham’s 1st Infantry Division in Kansas later this year. Justin has received the Bronze Star. Congratulations, Justin, and we all thank you for serving! Barb also says that son Eric married last spring and daughter Rebecca has been doing kidney research and by the time this comes out will have moved to Costa Rica to live on a self-sustained ranch where she will be fundraising for local schools and learn to speak fluent Spanish. Barb still has her real estate company and husband Dave continues his contracting business, which is particularly great because Beaufort County has been the fastest growing area in the state of South Carolina over the past five years. With all that going on, Barb still makes time to enjoy her real passion, gardening, a Master Gardener herself, she opened her gardens for a Master Gardener seminar in September and will open them again in April for the Southeast Palm Society to tour. Sounds as though these times are really terrific for the Farrior family. ... This just in, Marty McGarry has a new e-mail address: mmcgarry75@sbcglobal.net. Now we have really done some classmate catch-up! That means that all of you reading this should be sending me your news to print. Hop to it all, see you next issue. Cools

fall 2006	Happy fall, all! We’re working our way up to the holidays very quickly, many with great memories of the wonderful reunion in June. Word that Rob Cummings -- rob.cummings@chicagolighthouse.org -- and wife Linn have moved to Lemont, IL, where they have a place that overlooks the 13th fairway at Ruffled Feathers Golf Club. Congratulations to them also on celebrating their 24th wedding anniversary. ... Those of you who subscribe to Cleveland Magazine got a brush with JCU in your July issue which included a featured house by Fay Architecture, the company whose president is our own Jack Fay -- jackark@aol.com. Jack, wife Deb, and son Dan are happily residing in Chesterland. ... Don Rey -- drey72@sbcglobal.net says he’s living in Crestwood, IL, and is on the faculty of Robert Morris College in Orland Park, IL. ... Congratulations are in order for Brig. Gen. Carter Ham who has been named commanding general of the 1st Infantry Division, otherwise known as The Big Red One. The division, originally located at Fort Riley, KS, was moved to Germany in 1995. Now, the division flag will once again fly over Fort Riley with our classmate in command. Since March 2005, Carter has been assigned to the Pentagon as deputy director of regional operations. A big thanks for serving Carter, from all of us and our best to Christi ’75! ... Thanks to Barb Kozel for sending over the pictures she took in June! ... Bob Tullio has been keeping me laughing from Erie. Keep sending me all the news that is fit to print, also the stuff that isn’t but will make me laugh. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all of you! Cools

summer 2006	Reunion 2006 was a wonderful time! We had over 50 classmates come together for a great weekend. As you can imagine, it will take me a few columns to get everything in but it should give you something to look forward to. Joe Barmann and Gwen Benovich Dickerhoof put together a video of photos both old and new that was terrific! Gwen is working to put a CD together for distribution. We surpassed our class gift goal of $60K thanks to the efforts of Terry Fergus and Elaine Yeip at the helm. The best part was the first-timers’ reaction to a reunion weekend. They are going to be the best proponents for the 35th! It was a treat to see Mark Gallagher, Barb Vrdolyak Dorigan, Tom (Omar) Lawrence, Bill Russo, Barb Kozel, Dave Tkacik and the ever erudite Bob Tullio! Even Bill “White Owl” Gedeon dropped in for a bit. ... Some bits of information gathered from our time together: Joanne and Tom Welsh are sending son Tom off to Boston College where he will be meeting up with Nancy ‘77 and Dave Benacci’s son Kevin, who along with is mother joined us as a guest of the class. Bill and Michelle Furnary Rainsberger are back from Paris and living in Connecticut. Welcome home! Debbie Utlak Cook and Jackie Lanser Zilinskas had plenty of photos from the old days. Elizabeth Trocki was there and sent the best wishes of her cousin Norb who missed this one because of business. Kathy and Rick Baranski made it in from Florida. Great to see Mike and Mary Cay McConnell, Bill and Maureen Flynn Thompson and Mark and Rosemary Sweeney DeSilvio. Kenny Mulcrone had to hurry out on Sunday for a date with his kids at the amusement park. It wouldn’t be a reunion without some of Murphy Hall’s nicest inhabitants: Mary Ann (Bergy) Ahern; Meth Strube Letz, Kathy Horvath Pankiw and Mary Duffy-Segerson. Gino Iannucci and Ray O’Neill were in fine form, as were Marty Dorsch, Jim DiBenedetto and Jack Fay. Maureen McSweeney and Chris Buttress were in attendance, along with Don Bibbo and Pat Cataldo. Kathy ’77 and Joe Michael, Patty ’79 and Denny Saunier and Dave Wolfe enjoyed the festivities, along with Pat Behmer Lonergan, Dr. James Mell, Jim Wagner and Mike Skerl. It was fun to see Hal Becker and Dennis Doverspike. Rounding out my list of alums are Bonnie Smith Freeh, Mike McGuigan, John O’Brien, Alex Russo, Mary Simmons, John Simon and John Solotko. Okay, my fingers are out of breath and if I missed anyone send me a line. It was a terrific weekend and don’t miss the next one! ... Got missives from Gina Immucci Dyke who was going to stop in but life intervened. She’s working at Progressive Insurance and reports that husband Bill does as well. Also that son Matt just graduated from Heidelberg College and daughter Jennifer will do the same from JCU in 2007. ... Class congrats to Donald Maciejewski who has been named one of the Florida Super Lawyers for 2006, an honor awarded strictly based on peer review from other attorneys and judges across the country who have worked with him. Don’s practice is in personal injury law. ... Dennis Murphy and wife Vicki are living in Westlake, CA, with their five kids. Dennis is president of Absolute Analysis. ... Finally, I got a note from Marty McGarry who, along with wife, Mary, was sorely missed. He sent word that he had attended the funeral of our classmate, Rick Connors. Our sympathies to Rick’s family and friends. Cools

spring 2006	Hi ho everyone! I’ll presume that you are busy packing traveling bags and unearthing photo boxes that contain the “Remember When…” pix. The reunion committee has had a lot of fun putting together a wonderfully enjoyable weekend. The previous column listed the committee members, all of whom have generously donated their time to putting this celebration together. They definitely deserve our appreciation. It was after press time for the previous issue that Elaine Yeip and Terry Fergus volunteered to chair the gift committee. We can’t thank them enough for taking on such a time-consuming task. Onto the usual business of this space. ... Jonita Ramacciato is living in Chandler, AZ, and sends along her e-mail:dawggirl@cox.net. Thanks for getting in touch, Jonita! ... Until we meet on the quad, safe travel and good health. See you soon! As always, Cools

winter 2006	Not much longer to wait until the 30th Reunion of the Class of ’76. Presumably you are all in the process of firming up reservations for the weekend of June 23-25! The committee has been busy since last September putting together just the kind of celebration we should be entitled to after all this time, so be prepared to hear from: Joe Barmann, Dave Harrington, Mary Duffy-Segerson, Terry Fergus, Pat Behmer Lonergan, Maribeth Strube Letz, Alex Russo, Joe Tarasco, Norb Trocki, Mark Wester, Elaine Yeip and, yours truly, if we don’t see your name on the “reserved” list. And now to the news ... Joe Sullivan -- jsullij@aol.com --sent word that he and wife Julie are raising Mike, Pat and Barrett in Wilmette, IL. Joe owns the Sullivan Agency in Northfield. Mark Wester says it’s “one down and one to go,” about son Matt’s cum laude graduation from the University of Dayton in December. Matt managed to do it with a double major in finance and information technology. He’s been working at Grant Thornton since January. Congratulations from all of us, Matt! ... Love it when I get word from overseas so you can imagine what a pleasure it is to get e-mail form Sandra Delroy who is residing in her home country of England. Sandra was a junior year transfer from CCC, a self-described “mature” student who majored in psychology. After completing undergrad she went on for an M.A. In Educational Psychology, finishing up with her doctorate in clinical psychology from ISPP (Argosy University) in Chicago. Since 1983, Sandra has been working as a clinical and counseling psychologist. Within the National Health Service she specializes in working with adults with physical disabilities as well as training health professionals in counseling skills and assertiveness. Her private practice is in psychoanalytic psychotherapy. In 1996 she wrote, Just Beneath The Surface (The Processes of Counseling and Psychotherapy), a copy of which graces the shelves of Grasselli Library. Sandra, thanks for getting in touch! I hope more of our classmates throughout the world will follow your lead. ... The new year brings a new partnership for Meg McCarthy Waters. After retiring her former partnership in 2005, she has formed a new company with Robert Magnuson -- Magnuson & Waters -- which she describes as a media relations, issues management and strategic consulting firm. Terrific news, Meg, much success! ... Thanks to Rick -- rbar@comcast.net -- and Kathy Baranski for keeping me up on the warmth of south Florida, especially in January when it was below zero here in NY! Save me a cabana. ... As press time arrived I received news of the death of our classmate Nancy Olson. Nancy was a poli sci major at JCU, then went on to get her JD from Cleveland-Marshall College of Law in 1980. Our condolences go out to her husband, Paul Wiencek, her family and friends. ... Until next time when I expect to have a long list of names attending the reunion, I remain, as always, Cools

fall 2005	Love those autumn weddings! Best wishes go out to Gwen Benovich who became the wife of Gregory Dickerhoof on October 8th in the Magnolia Chapel of the Little Chapel of the Flowers in Las Vegas. I attended online and it was beautiful! ... Don’t forget that our 30th reunion is coming up June 23-26, 2006. It’s been five years since we have returned to campus. For those of us who have yet to return, make this the year you decide it’s time. You’ll be pleased if you do! Everyone wanting to help make this reunion a success should contact Rosalie Massey - rmassey@jcu.edu. ... That’s it for this issue, so much for short and sweet. Happy Holidays to you all and a very healthy New Year! Cools

summer 2005	Let’s start with an announcement -- Our 30th reunion is scheduled for the weekend of June 23, 24 & 25, 2006! All of you interested in serving on our reunion committee are welcome to attend the first Reunion 2006 meeting with all classes on October 1, 2005, during Homecoming Weekend. Please call Rosalie Massey at 216.397.3014 or e-mail her at rmassey@jcu.edu. Remember that you don’t have to be in Cleveland to serve on the committee! ... Illinois boy, Rob Cummings, was the one plugged into news this issue starting with the personal stuff, which includes Happy Anniversary to Rob and Linn on their 27th. We expect a grand celebration took place including sons Jim and Matt (both Notre Dame alums) and daughter Elizabeth, who, Rob notes, just graduated from Boston College. Rob is currently serving as director of Development for The Chicago Lighthouse for People Who Are Blind or Visually Impaired. During a recent jaunt to the Western Reserve he got in a game of golf with old friend Mike Behm who lives in Chagrin Falls with wife Kim and their three sons. He also reports that Dave Harrington just took early retirement from his job as deputy budget director for the City of Chicago and news that John Hurley has been with the Chicago Fire Department for over twenty years. And last but not least, Rob reports the rumor of the annual Chautauqua reunion among Tom Kelly, Mark Danisewicz ’77, Mike Skerl, Mike McGuigan, Mike Dolphin and Joe Sullivan having taken place in May. Many thanks Rob for all the news! Sadly for us Mark Wester won’t be able to chair our reunion committee this time, but it’s for a terrific reason, he’s taken a director’s role at The Lupus Foundation of America. Our congratulations! He included news that son Matt will graduate from the University of Dayton in December and, son Greg is now a junior at the University of Toledo. ... Meg McCarthy Waters sends word from sunny California that her e-mail address is now mwaters103@cox.net. ... That’s it for this edition. I expect to have a reunion chairman and committee to report in the next issue! Until then, stay safe, have fun and send me some ramblings. Cools

spring 2005	It was wonderful to hear from Joy Rogers - joyrogers@rochester.rr.com - who is living in Pittsford, NY with her teenaged children Matthew and Elizabeth Nojay. Joy is Development Director for Habitat for Humanity in Rochester. With hope this news will encourage other sisters of Lambda Chi Rho to send in information. Guess where we will be in about a year? Can you say REUNION? (Don’t say you weren’t warned that it was coming.) Start now to clear the calendar for that weekend in June 2006. Watch this space for more information. Don’t forget to send in the wedding and birth announcements, news of travel, retirements and even memories of when Murphy Hall was Women Only. Have fun until we meet in the next issue! Cools

winter 2005	Happy New Year everyone! After what seemed to be a delightfully protracted autumn the cold fingers of winter have now arrived. Perhaps it’s the north wind that makes it penetrate so deeply. Living here in New York there is a certain delicious irony to getting my weather via Cleveland! ... Deborah Beck Candow LSW dcandow@odh.ohio.gov got in touch just after the fall issue went to press. She’s living in Columbus, OH, now with 15 year-old daughter, Leighanne, and works as the Abstinence Program Coordinator for the Ohio Department of Health. Sounds as though your life is going well Debbie thanks for getting in touch and keep us updated. ... Another county heard from is Don Rey drey72@sbcglobal.net who is ensconced in Crestwood, IL. Don got his MBA at Keller Graduate School in 1992 and is currently an Instructor at Robert Morris College in Orland Park, IL. ... Mary Jo Casserly Hogan pjmjhogan@aol.com sends word that she and the family have moved to Annapolis, MD, and love it! MJ is doing support work for the Department of Homeland Security in their emergency preparedness programs. Apparently she had a bit of time to buzz over to Cleveland for lunch with old friend Elaine Yeip. We can just imagine the “scoops” that went back and forth at that meal. ... Rick and Kathy Baranski rbar@comcast.net are in the high time (is there ever a low time) of beach and golf course season with their real estate business in southwest Florida. Rick says the weather is perfect and he and Kathy would love to hear from classmates headed their way. ... Hard to believe that we are 18 months from our 30th reunion. I have a feeling I’ll be hearing something soon from the intrepid reunion committee members. Keep watching this space for information. After you read this season’s column go to your computer or grab a pen and paper and send me a note about what’s going on in your life. ... Obviously we love to read about what everyone is up to but in order to have that happen I need to hear from all of you. Don’t be a stranger or you run the risk of me making good on my promise to make stuff up! Onward to spring! Cools

summer 2004	Plenty to report this issue! First off, hearty congratulations to Joe Barmann who was honored at a reception in May with one of the 2004 Alumni Service Awards which recognizes personal commitment in volunteer service to JCU. ... Got a jam-packed e-mail from Tim Iacofano teeice@prodigy.net, one of the producers of FOX network’s “24,” who won a Golden Globe for Best Dramatic Series last January. He has been handling some directing work as well. No wonder he loves his job! Tim reports that his wife, Laura, just completed the television season as costume supervisor for the comedy series “Becker.” The kids: Blaise, Hunter and Lindsey are busy doing things that 14, 11 and 9-year olds do as dear old Dad looks on in wonder. Nice to know that the coast suits you and kudos on the GG! ... The west is well represented with notes from Judi Gorski judi@fea.net, who lives in Laguna Beach when not at her home in Beaulieu sur Mer. She’s recently retired from the company that originally sent her to France and has developed quite an affection for the food, the wine and the neighbors. She says that she is, “still setting objectives, only the priorities have changed.” Those important things include golf, skiing and mastering a tandem bicycle. Bon chance, Mme., please send more so I may live vicariously from column to column! ... Another West Coaster, Meg McCarthy Waters, writes that she and her daughters had a fabulous time on their early summer tour of Europe. They spent two weeks soaking up the culture and the shopping. ... Elaine Yeip reports Mary Jo Casserly Hogan arrived in the Cleveland vicinity mid-June to see her mom, which allowed for a grand lunch between the two old friends. Yip says MJ’s daughter has just announced her engagement, while the family is in the process of moving. The Colonel, herself, reports that even though retired from the Reserves she’s still very busy as project manager for Northrop Grumman Corp. supporting the Department of Homeland Security. ... I was happy to get news from one of my favorite Floridians, Rick Baranski rbar@comcast.net, who along with wife, Kathy, and daughter, Jillian, have been sunning themselves in Naples for the past 10 years. Rick wants all who are getting interested in the delights of south Florida and the “G” word (golf, of course), to know that he and Kathy are partners in real estate sales. He assures me that whether for retirement, winter rental to chase the cold away or just to chat up old times, they would love to hear from you! (239.290.7243) His Web site www.naples-golf.com attests to his comprehensive knowledge of courses he has known. ... Sad news from Kevin Chizek, husband of Marilyn Disbrow, saying Toodles succumbed to cancer on June 19, 2004. He said, “While her passing is sad, how she lived is a powerful inspiration which will never fade.” After JCU she went into the Navy, retiring in 1994 at the rank of Lt. Commander. Most recently she was security manager for Lockheed Martin in Mount Laurel, NJ. Our condolences to Kevin and son, Patrick, on her passing. ... In conclusion, a big ray of hope was sent by Dan Steinmann who wrote, “I was saddened to hear about the death of Dave Benacci. I have some uplifting news. My daughter Jenny survived a stem-cell transplant and is now three years in remission. She will attend Creighton University in the fall and hopes to become a nurse.” Wonderful news, Dan and our best wishes to Jenny! ... Write soon all! Cools

spring 2004	Fortunately spring has arrived to take away the pall of an extremely long winter. It’s wonderful to breathe in the warmer, sweeter weather and enjoy the blooming. ... There is only one item of news for this edition. It is neither warm nor is it sweet. On February 8th we lost Dave Benacci after an extended battle with leukemia. For many of you who kept abreast of Hawk and his family’s efforts to banish the disease through his CaringBridge Web site, this news is no shock, rather a time for remembrance of an old and dear friend. For those who read this with stunned sadness may you know that through all the tumultuous time which included a November 2003 stem-cell transplant, Dave kept everyone’s spirits up with his perpetual sense of humor, encouraging those who sent messages to the Web site to remain positive and keep their spirits up. There will, no doubt, be more on Dave’s extraordinary life and the celebration of his death on other pages herein as well as on the university Web site. However for us in the Class of ’76, we are able to claim him as our own, with visions of the tall and lanky U-Clubber sporting the ever-stylish bright green jacket. To Nancy, Kathleen, Kevin and Caroline, our deepest sympathy and greatest hope for your futures. Over the past year and a half we have lost treasured friends. Steve Rath, Denise Turski and Father Birkenhauer have gone on. Most of us are in that lovely half-century range now and doing a lot of thinking, mostly about yesterday and tomorrow. Seems to me that our choice basically comes down to – do we treat this time of life as a take-off or a landing? I believe that the four abovementioned, and all our comrades who have gone before would tell us to get moving toward take-off to become all we dreamed for ourselves so long ago. Flaps up! Cools

winter 2004	It's never easy to say, "goodbye" to old friends and this issue brings news that Denise Turski, D.P.M., Chicago, died 12/6/2003 after a fire in her home. Sun-Times reporter, Annie Sweeney, chronicled Denise's life since we all parted company in 1976. From JCU she entered the Illinois College of Podiatry and after graduating, she set up practice on Chicago's Southwest side and Evergreen Park. Ms. Sweeney wrote of Denise's care toward her patients, calling her, "a tireless doctor who made house calls to the elderly, sticking around sometimes just to talk." She loved her family in Buffalo and was planning her return at some future date but she knew her patients needed her and didn't want to let them down. A memorial service was held in Chicago, attended by many JCU alums including Kevin Kane ’75 and Jim Saracco, who said it was a lovely, moving tribute to a fine woman. Another service and interment was held in her beloved Buffalo. We send condolences to Denise's family at this sad time. Thanks to all who relayed this story to me, especially Kevin, Jim and John Ruddy. ... Gwen Benovich Broestl was full of news. She and Greg are engaged and have moved out to Troy Township. She is on the executive committee of the Cleveland Teacher's Union and chair of their Publications Committee. Daughter Amy, who is finishing her bachelor's in history at Carlow College, then off to the University of Pittsburgh for her master's in information technology is, like her mother, planning a wedding. Gwen's son Michael graduated from Ohio Northern University and now works as a pharmacist at the old Richmond Heights hospital. Best Wishes to you and the family, Gwen! ... Our favorite military diva, Mary Jo Casserly Hogan, Colonel USAR, now has -- Retired scrawled after the title! After 28 years of service to her country she is the recipient of the Legion of Merit from the U.S. Army and the State of Maryland Distinguished Service Cross -- the highest award available to the Governor of Maryland to bestow. M.J. is senior project manager for Northrop Grumman while husband Pat has taken the associate directorship for Safety and Security for the Peace Corps. Their son, Pat, works for Lanier Business Systems and is a recent graduate of the D.C Comedy Improv. Daughter Erin, works for the Department of Health and Human Services in the Office of the Inspector General. Son Colin, is a tech for Baltimore Air Balance. ... Moving about this column are Bill and Michelle (Funary) Rainsberger wrainsb@us.ibm.com who are getting settled in Paris. Bill is director of Financial Operations for IBM Business Consulting Services in Europe. ... Meg McCarthy Waters mwaters@watersandFaubel.com and daughters have moved to lovely new digs in Ladera Ranch, CA. ... Mark Wester says his house is almost too quiet now that his youngest son has joined the college crowd at the University of Toledo, pursuing a business major. His older son is pulling a double at the University of Dayton in finance and information systems. ... Kevin Kane '75 Kevin@kevinkane.us called to update me on the Turski service, also came through with the stories of him, wife Janet and 12 year-old daughter Alex and life in the Chicago environs. Kevin, who has been working for the Chicago Board of Trade for many years, says life is good. ... John Ruddy is still in Chicago as family man and VP of Merrill Lynch's Global Private Client Group. ... Elaine Yeip is contemplating a winter Florida trip to relax before the onslaught of presidential hopefuls want dais-time at the City Club of Cleveland. ... Joe Fox and wife, Gail, spent some time mixing business with grapes in the Sonoma Valley of California. By the time you read this, Joe's daughter, Abby, should be the proud possessor of a driver's license. Congrats, Ab! ... That's it boys and girls. Play nicely and send me more stuff! Cools

summer 2003	Hello all! I will remind you at the beginning to send information to Yours Truly as soon as you read this column. Last issue was the first in which there was no information to pass along since I took over this job. Also, in fairness, I did mention that if there were a dearth of communication I would gladly make things up. My memory is long, well at least for some things. In the spirit of camaraderie and intimidation here’s the latest ... We, the Class of 1976, have our very own Alumni Medal winner in the countenance of Martha Walther, Lieutenant Colonel USMC Retired. Marfa, as many of us knew her in the pre-grown-up days, has been extremely busy for the past 25 or so years. After graduating from JCU she went to work for the Ohio State Auditor, then in 1981 joined the Marine Corps, where she served as an MP for 6 years. She resigned her active duty commission to get a master’s in public administration. Over the years Martha has included a master’s in business and a master’s in criminal justice in her arsenal of degrees. In the 1990 Gulf War, Martha was called back for active duty, and she directed telecommunications in the Corps’ primary combat communications center. In all she has 21 years of service and was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and two Navy Commendation medals. If that isn’t enough of a career, today she is vice president for operations for the Triborough Bridge and Tunnel Authority in NYC. Which after the events of 9/11 must be an extraordinary task. It’s no wonder that JCU felt such a person deserved this recognition from her alma mater in the form of the Alumni Medal. To see pictures and hear brief audio segments of the 2003 Alumni Awards dinner visit http://www.jcu.edu/alumni/news/awards03.htm. Congratulations Marf, you certainly have done us proud! ... Seems strange to think of retirements at our age but word of another has arrived through Meg McCarthy Waters, that of Judi Gorski, who has been living and working in France for many years. No word of what she will be moving on to, but when I get word I will report it. ... The Reunion committee keeps meeting and Mark Wester is wonderful about sending along tidbits here and there. He and Joe Tarasco are co-chairing the Annual Fund drive for our class, working hard to meet the Kresge Challenge. ... Joe and Louise Barmann escaped the harsh Cleveland winter by taking a cruise through Cozumel and the Caymans to celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary. Congrats to you both and I’ll bet snorkeling there beats Cuyahoga Cliff Diving! ... That wraps it for this edition. We’ll see you back here in the autumn. Until then, enjoy the rest of the summer and stay safe. Cools

winter 2003	Busy summer into autumn for members of the Class of ‘76. Mark Wester, Elaine Yeip, Joe Tarasco, Joe Barmann and members of the Reunion Committee still meet regularly to work on the thirtieth. As always, the committee is on the lookout for ideas so feel free to add your own ideas. Send them over here and I will pass them along, if you like. Our favorite Yip has been asked to serve on the Notre Dame High School Board of Trustees. I wonder if she gets to wear that robe and all the tassels at graduations? Congrats, Elaine! Mark Wester (Mwester@waxmanind.com) sends his best to all and reports his promotion to senior vice-president of Waxman Industries. Not one to let grass grow under his feet, the Wester summer project was building a fieldstone patio with all the accoutrements including an 850 gallon pond fully stock with plants and fish. Bet his oldest son, who’s in his sophomore year at the University of Dayton, was glad when September arrived! … Joe and Louise Barmann (Joesph_Barmann@KeyBank.com)just returned from Alaska on a trip that Louise won in the Cleveland Museum of Art drawing.They enjoyed a two-day train trip from Anchorage to Fairbanks, seeing Mt. McKinley along the way. Joe said that Father Henninger was right, “it really is God’s country up there!” Ask Joe to email you some of his photos (he took his new digital camera). … Meg McCarthy Waters (mwaters@watersandfaubel.com) keeps me in stitches whenever she emails; fortunately she found time between running the public relations firm and fixing up the house to give me a shout about what’s up on the coast. Seems oldest daughter Katherine has just begun high school in Rancho Santa Margarita, California (I believe there was a time when we thought Santa brought margaritas). Daughter Madeline has been promoted to fourth grade. Meg’s been working with the Diocese of Orange, attending the much publicized Conference of Bishops in Dallas. Business has kept her very busy but she was able to finally take up golf - “dead on straight and about 10 yards at a crack!” … Seems everyone has been busy working on their houses. Barb Eddy Farrior (barbfarrior@islc.net) reports the addition of a new covered porch, screened-in porch and new kitchen. Our favorite Master Gardener also reports that the head of the Texas A&M Horticulture and Master Gardener programs is bringing 19 master gardeners to Beaufort. SC, from the Lonestar State to view two gardens, one of them being hers. What an honor! The other garden to be seen belongs to her friend Frances Parker. She says you can catch that one in the September issue of Southern Living. Barb said that they have been lucky, so far this hurricane season but they are still crossing their fingers. (I am too but not while I type) Also, I am the happy recipient of photos of her daughter, Rebecca, who is a junior at Sewanee (University of the South) and a firefighter. Barb, say hi to her for us please. … As for this writer, the trip to Australia was, in a word, fabulous! Perth is a wonderful place and the people have to be some of the nicest I have ever met. Team USA won the world championship and for those who play lacrosse here in the States that means all’s right with the world. Just after finishing this column I received the sad news that Steve “Grapes” Rath died in Atlanta on October 10th. Services were held in Mansfield, Ohio. Many will remember the charmingly gregarious boss of the Rathskellar whose infectious laugh could lift anyone out of the deepest funk and whose quiet kindnesses always came at the right time. Our deepest sympathies go to Steve’s wife, Judy, his mother Eileen and sister Anne, his University Club brethren and the incalculable number of friends Steve made throughout his life. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Steve’s memory may be made to: Happy Tails Pet Therapy; PO Box 767961; Roswell, GA; 30076. ... Send on the news and I'll fit it to print. Happy Holidays! As always, Cools

spring 2002	Happy Spring everyone! Since my last column was written in August there hasn’t been time to acknowledge the events that took place a bit less than three months after we were all together last June. From great fun and memories to being at war. Is there anyone who hasn’t been touched from the events of September 11th? Highly doubtful. For the Gaggin family it has been four trips for Tom to NYC between September and January, with a side trip to the state capital in Albany. A note from Mary Jo Casserly Hogan comes with necessarily few details but word that things have been very intense with her job in emergency preparedness. If you have a story to tell with regard to the events of the past 6 months, send them along and I will print them here. It seems the least I can do to honor the memory of people like my cousin Ken who made it down from the 97th floor of Tower 2 shepherding colleagues to safety only to go back inside to get more out and never to be seen again. On to the business of information. ... Mark Wester has been my eyes and ears in Cleveland with the reunion committee that has continued to meet. They have been assisting other classes with suggestions on planning their reunions. Also, there is a core group that has emerged to act as a team and liaison for our class with the university. Mark said that Norb Trocki is in possession of over 100 photos from the reunion and would be happy to send the CD to anyone who wants one for the cost of mailing. You can contact Norb at: norb.trocki@e-bluefin.com. This group is welcoming new members for their meetings so please contact Mark and get together with them. Mark’s e-mail is mwester@waxmanind.com. ... Joan Osborne sends word that she is living in Kennedale, TX and friends can contact her at bclem117@aol.com. January brought a new place of employment for Terry Fergus, late of KPMG. The Big 5 lost Terry to Sustin, Bartell, Waldman & Fergus, Ltd. Congratulations, Terry. You can reach him at a new e-mail address: terry@sbwfltd.com. ... Just as this column was going to press I received a note from Maureen (Flynn) and Bill Thompson who have spent the past 16 years in Naperville, IL. Bill reports that their children: Katie (Marquette ’00); Bill Jr. (University of Iowa ’01) and, Bridget, a freshman at University of Iowa, threw them a 25th anniversary party in January. Maureen could rely on the great training she received as one of the 21 Guzzling Girlies for her enjoyment of the festivities. Both she and Bill want to say hello to all of their friends including all of Bill’s DAT brothers. Sorry to have missed what they heard was a fabulous Class of ’76 reunion, they are definites for the 30th. You can contact them at bthompson@kreher.com. Now for all that have said I don’t write about what I am up to, here is a tidbit for consumption. After you receive this column and start writing in all your information, I may not get back to you right away. I find that I will be going to Perth, Australia for the first two weeks in July to watch my husband compete in the World Games of Lacrosse 2002. Tom will be playing in the Grandmasters on team Old Glory. So if ESPN covers them and you get a chance to catch some of it, know I’m there having a drink for you! ... Bill Thompson came up with the perfect wrap for this edition. Seems that living in the Chicagoland area he routinely gets kidded by people who went to Big 10 schools about graduating from a small Jesuit school in Cleveland. Bill then asks them about their graduation ceremony and which successful or famous person addressed their class. To quote Bill, “NO one and I mean NO one, can compare or beat our commencement speaker, Mr. Bob Hope!” Great story Bill. Let’s all remember that where there’s life, there’s Hope. ... Cools

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