Class Notes for 1987

Hi Everyone -- As I am sitting here writing this column I am watching the changed leaves falling from the trees. I should be raking, but instead I am going to try to update you on some of our classmates. The column is short this time due to the light e-mails I received ... Erika and Kevin Randall welcome a new baby boy to their family. I’m not sure of the specifics at this time, but will update you in the next column. ... Diane Olayer Laughner currently resides in New Castle, PA, with her husband, Hugh, and their four children Francis (16), Victoria (15), Meghan (13), and Boyd (11). ... And, last but not least, I heard from John Morrissey. He and wife, Ann, are living in River Forest, IL, with their three children Jack (6), Aimee (4) and Molly (2). John is currently working for Chicago Rivet & Machine Company. Thank you John, and please update me on some of your old friends from JCU. ... God bless, Sue

Hi everyone - I’m so sorry I missed writing the last issues column. We were on vacation and I didn’t send it in on time. But that leaves for more updates now ... I received a note from Marty Connell. He is now living in Columbus, OH, and would probably love to hear from his old Phi Kappa Xi friends. ... I also heard from Missy Gaffney DeGennaro. She is living in Liverpool, NY, with husband Mike and children Lexi and Paul. She is teaching 3rd grade and molding the minds of our future (as she put it). She loves being a mom, and is involved in the usual carpooling to basketball, baseball and birthday parties. Life is good!! She also updated me that she gets together occasionally with Katie Simmons who is living large in Boston. Katie hasn’t changed a bit, and they continue to have great times when they find time. Katie I’d love to hear from you!!! Also, she writes that Margaret Cornellie Kealy is living with husband John and children Caroline, Janie and Patrick in Chicago, and they are doing great. She actually lives near Colleen Barrett, who is now expecting baby #3. Thanks for all the updates Missy ... I also heard from John deHaas who just marked his 20th anniversary of his theme park entertainment career since his first at Cedar Point. He is doing a lot of work at Busch Gardens and Disney World. He will be playing fourth keyboard for the national tour of MAMMA MIA in Ft. Myers, Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach. If any of you are in the area you may want to check into seeing his show. He also just bought a new home and is busy with renovations. And for those who are keeping count, he is now up to 350 roller coasters and hopes to add a few more this summer!!! Thank you, John. ... And last but not least I heard from Brigid McNeely. It was so great to hear from you Brigid, and I am so happy to hear you are doing well. Brigid is living in Lakewood, OH, with her two daughters Moira and Maggy. She writes, “I love living there because I can be as quirky as I want and it’s okay.” Moira is 11 years and in the sixth grade and loves Irish dancing and the cello and Maggy is in the fourth grade and loves soccer and getting dirty. Brigid is a librarian at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Branch in Bay Village, OH. She works at the Adult Reference Desk. So if any of you need books or information, she would love to see you. She is also completing her master’s in library science and will finish this summer. She is online through the Texas Woman’s University – so she can do homework in her PJs, feed the girls, and go to work. And in the process, there is no excuse to not keep up with the laundry. Let’s hear it for multi-tasking. Thank you Brigid, and I hope to hear more updates in the upcoming months. ... When you receive this issue, summer will be just about over and fall on it’s way. I wish you all a peaceful autumn and hope to have some great information to share with you in a few months. ... God bless, Sue

Hi Class of ’87. I hope your new year is off to a great start! We had a wonderful Christmas with special friends and family and I am looking forward to more time spent with them this New Year. I did not receive many e-mails for this column, but will update you on who I heard from. Please let me know how things are with you and your families. ... Kathy Alcorn (Hromco) is currently living in Cleveland Hts., OH, with her husband, Justin, and their six children -- Jared (12), Bradford (11), Brendan (9), Gavin (7), Graeme (5) and Marin (2). She writes in that she is busy raising her six children, working as a therapist in psychiatry at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, volunteering for Heights Parent Center, and teaching PSR at St. Dominic’s. On top of all that, they are lovingly restoring their century home. ... Dennis Casey is now residing in Orland Park, IL, with his family. They made the move in October. ... I was so excited to see Tom Collins and wife Catherine (Meehan ’88) last week at a get together at the Power’s residence. They have five beautiful children and are living in Chagrin Falls, OH. Tommy is a doctor in the emergency room at MetroGeneral Hospital. ... Also, my brother-in-law Tom Powers who hosted the evening with his wife, Fran (Farinacci ’88), just joined V.O. Baker Co. in the area of sales and consulting. Tom and Fran continue to make Kirtland, OH, their home along with their 4 children Isabella (8), Grace (6.5), Tommy (5), and Liam (3). ... God Bless and Happy New Year, Sue

Hi everyone, it’s the night before we leave for Sea Brook Island, SC, and in between packing and loading the van, I remembered the column was due. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive much updated information from all of you, but did get a few. I hope to hear from many more of you by the next column! ... I did hear from Stefano Deleidi and wife, Anna Carole. They have temporarily relocated to Italy from Asia with Stefano’s company, but are due back by the end of the year. They will most likely be in Hong Kong and then Shanghai. This has been his 14th career move since graduating and third since marriage. They are enjoying the moves, but find it takes a little more planning now with a baby. Their daughter Anna just celebrated her first birthday on June 15. Happy Birthday Anna!! Thanks for the update Stefano. ... I also heard from Mara Altier Dale. She is living in Germantown, TN, with husband Tom ’89 and their son, Matthew (7). ... Lydia Sawchuk-Rhoades wrote that she is living in Detroit, MI, with husband David. She is currently teaching at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. ... Thanks again for all of you who e-mailed. For the next column, I would love to hear from Colleen Barrett on her twins and if you’re not too busy, Katie Simmons, please send me a little note. Also, Tim Reed and Mary Wahl where are you and what have you been up to? ... By the time you read this, summer will be over and school will have started once again. So, have a wonderful fall. God Bless, Sue

Happy Spring to the class of 87! I hope this column finds you thawed and ready for the warm weather. I know I’m ready. ... I want to thank Doug Labuda who sent a note in for his brother Scott Labuda who is very busy with a new business these days. That must be the reason for Scott not getting back to me himself. Scott lived in California with brother Brad for several years and decided to come back to Cleveland a couple years ago. They wanted to bring a part of California back with them so they decided to open a store that serves smoothies. Scott is part owner/operator, with his siblings Brad, Pam and Doug, of Cali Juice Company located in Hudson, OH. Cali Juice opened on November 2004 and Scott can be found there seven days a week chatting with all the locals (some things never change!). So far things are going well with Cali Juice and they are looking forward to opening some other stores and then introduce franchise opportunities. We wish you all much luck, and if anybody is in the Hudson area, be sure to stop by to say hello and have a smoothie, soup or various other west coast sundries. ... I also heard from Dave Clifford who is in the fifth year of business for himself with Advantegrity, LLC. He does consulting work with executive recruiters, along with sales and marketing management consulting. It’s a lot of work, but he’s gaining some great experience. His wife, Shelli, is a nurse at Lutheran West Hospital, and his children David (13) and Tracey (10) are doing well. Dave has also started a scholarship fund in honor of his sister Lisa who passed away last year. Dave started an annual golf outing to raise money for The Lisa Clifford Scholarship Fund. Last year they raised $9000. and are hoping to surpass that this year with the outing scheduled for September. Dave would greatly appreciate your taking part in the outing. He can be reached at 17502 Riverway Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107. ... Last, but not least, I heard from Sal Felice ’57, who wrote to me about his daughter Anita Felice Kazmierczak. On February 11, 2005 Anita was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Transportation Corps. She is currently on active reserve duty at Fort Stewart, GA. Her husband, Major James Kazmierczak is with the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, and is presently deployed in Iraq. Upon graduating from JCU with a BA sociology and as a Distinguished Military Graduate, she began her military career as a Gold Bar recruiter at JCU. She then went on to receive her MA in sociology from Middle Tennessee State Univ. in 1998. Anita and her husband currently reside in Hinesville, GA, with their 2 children Thomas James (6) and Alaina Rose (4). Thank you Sal for updating us on Anita and her family. She has accomplished a great deal since 1987 and we appreciate what she and her husband do for our country. We will keep them in our prayers. ... Well, for next month I would like to hear from Tim Reid ’85, Brigid McNeely, and Tim Conway. ... God Bless, Sue

Hi everyone, I was so happy to hear from a number of you this past month. I know you were all busy during the holidays, so I appreciate the effort. ... I received an e-mail from Mary Kesicki McDermott. She is currently living in Cleveland Heights with her husband, Stephen, and their children Andrew (10) and Elizabeth (5). They recently relocated from New Hampshire. ... Paul Rossman sent me a little note saying he and his wife, Susan, and their children Andrew (10), Sarah (7), and Brian (4) are residing in North Royalton, OH. Paul is the manager of financial reporting for Applied Industrial Technologies. Thanks for the update Paul. ... I was so excited to hear from Colleen Barrett Larkey. Colleen and I lived on the same floor of Millor many years ago (oh the memories), so it was great to hear that she is still living in Chicago and was married in July of 2002 to Ken Larkey (from Berea, OH). Colleen has her own interior design business at this time but will have more work her way in April when she is expecting twins. Congratulations Colleen, and please write upon the arrival of your babies. ... Mario Becerra sent me a note that he is currently a member of the Playhouse Square Partners, a volunteer organization for the Playhouse Foundation. He is co-chairing along side another alumni, Sheri Kilarsky ’97 on their yearly black tie fundraiser called the Jump Back Ball. It’s a blast, he says. They are hoping to raise 112k at the event, and at this time all is moving along well. They are scheduled to be on Q104 to answer questions about this event, and on Channel 3 as well. Good luck and great work Mario! ... And finally, last but not least, I heard from the Burrello family. Thank you Joe and Janet, you were the only two, of the five I asked to hear from who actually e-mailed me. Joe and Janet (Bordonaro) Burrello live in Glen Allen, IL with their three beautiful children (I saw their Christmas picture) Nicholas (12), Katie (10) and Grace (8). Joe and Janet are busy with soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, cross-country and volleyball -- either as spectators or coaching (that sounds familiar). Janet currently fills her days taking care of the family and helping out at the children’s school. She continues to workout on a regular basis and has run a 1/2 marathon and few triathlons (good for you Janet!). Joe has spent 10 years with William Blair and Co. as a partner and head of their Trading Desk, but now has moved on to a firm called Iron Bridge Capital Management where he says he is doing some very interesting work. He also has run three marathons and a triathlon in the past four years, and says once all his toenails grow back (?), he will hit the road again. Many blessings to your family and thank you again. ... Well that’s it folks! I may soon be over my word limit! For the next column, I would like to hear from Scotty Labuda, Dave Clifford, Missy Gaffney (again), and Margaret Cornillie. God Bless, Sue

Class Notes 1987

	Sue Farinacci Grazia 10338 Loreto Ridge Dr. Willoughby, OH 44094-9547 440.256.0338 JSGrazia@adelphia.net


spring 2008	Happy 2008!! Can you believe it’s already 2008? Where has the time gone? I’m hoping to hear from more of you this year, we all want to know what is happening in your lives. ... I am now a part-time employee at Lakeland Community College, working in their Center for Business and Industry. It’s fun being out in the workforce again, after staying home with the kids for 14 years. I really enjoy working in a college environment. Hey, maybe someday I’ll be at JCU. ... I received an e-mail from probably our farthest alum, Stefano Deleidi, who lives in Shanghai with his wife, Carole, and daughter Anna-Emily. They are expecting another baby girl any day now. Stefano has been residing in Asia for six years and loves it. He has kept in touch with Bill Thewes who has returned from the Middle East and has now relocated to Washington. He is doing very well. He also exchanged e-mails with Steve Imburgia who is doing well at his job as a Starbucks director in Chicago. Also, he informed me that Maria Evans has graduated from veterinary school and is now interviewing, or possibly already working in her field. She is living in Cary, N.C. ... Anita Felice Kazmierczak is about to be discharged from the U.S. Army after 20 years of honorable service. Congratulations Anita! ... Susan Anderson Hering sent an e-mail that she is living in Glencoe, Ill., with husband Michael and three children: Ryan (6), Brendan (6), and Lauren (5). We’d love to hear more Susan if you could send me a note for the next column. ... I received some updates from the alumni office as well, one for Dennis Casey who is living with wife Denise in Orlando Park, Ill. They have four children: Colin (11), Kevin (9), Sean (7) and Ryan (3). Dennis is currently working with GBC as their strategic account manager. ... And, finally an update from Laurene Cirino Dicillo who is living in Chardon, Ohio, with four daughters, Juliet (14), Victoria (12), Isabella (9) and Sofia (7) and husband John. Laurene is an archives associate at JCU’s Grasselli Library, and enjoying it very much. She writes that there is so much fascinating history about our school and wishes that all our alumni could see the foundation of this university. She is proud to be a part of it! What a fascinating job. ... Thank you to all who shared in making this column possible, keep the information coming. It is great to hear from you. God bless, Sue


summer 2007	Hi class of ’87! I want to start off by saying how great it was to see everyone at our 20th reunion this past June. John ’86 and I were only able to attend the Saturday festivities under “The Big Tent” and we had a blast. For the first time ever, I wanted to stay and he was ready to go (I’m sure that had to do with the fact that he had a tee time at 7 a.m.). ... As I think back to Saturday night, we were all able to witness Missy Gaffney doing what she did best 20+ years ago dancing up a storm on the dance floor (not on the tables) with Margaret Cornillie and John FitzGerald. You guys have still got it. ... Also present for the reunion party was Mary Schaaf, Moira Clark, Sue Anderson, Lorie Sterlini, Laura D’Amore, Mara Altier Dale, Peggy Nikolai, Kelly McKee, Mona Saade, Tim ’78 and Mary Freeman, Greg Breier, Erin Musselman and husband Tom Nicholas ’85, Karen Welsh, Anita Felice, Theresa Marsh, Alleyne McChesney, Dave Clifford, John Morrissey, Dennis Casey, Maria and Fenton Moore, Katherine ’88 and Tommy Collins, Tom Paulson, Rob Aldave, Mario Becerra, Steve Imburgia, Chris Valenti, Bob Mayer, Pat Langan, Joe Semancik, Bob Reaume, Joe Norris, and of course third floor Miller’s Brigid McNeely and Colleen Barrett. I was not able to talk to everyone, and I didn’t bring a note pad with me for those I did catch-up with, so please everyone send me a summary of what you have been up to so I can share with the entire class. And I know there were many, many more at reunion that I may have not mentioned and I’m sorry, so please send me a note with updates for the next column ... For all of you who were unable to attend, please be sure to be at our 25th. It will be a great time. ... I also want to congratulate Mark Maslona and wife Brenda on the birth of their twin daughters, Lillian and Madelyn, who were born on May 22, 2007. Congratulations and we wish you all the best! Mark and family are living in Solon, OH, and Mark has his own company called Blue Streak Sports which conducts sports camps for kids. All of you in the Cleveland area who have children may want to look into these camps for next summer. ... Vince Rattini sent a note that he and his wife, Karen, live in Cary, NC, and just had their first child, Michael, on January 12, 2007 at Duke University Hospital. Congratulations! ... Along with seeing Tom Paulson at reunion, he did send me an e-mail saying he and his wife, Sue, and children Emily (14), Ben (12) and Abby (9) are residing in Libertyville, IL. Tom is sr. vice president at Morgan Stanley. Thanks for the update Tom. ... Mara (Altier) Dale also sent me a note that she and husband Tom ’89 and son Mathew (8 ½ ) are living in Germantown, TN. Thanks Mara and it was great seeing you at reunion. ... Bradley Burns MD sent me an update via the alumni office that he is living in beautiful Perrysburg, OH, and practicing at X-ray Associates, Inc. ... And last but not least another doctor, Rob Ondash MD, is now living and practicing in Austin, TX. Rob can you please send me a little more about life in Texas? ... Thank you all for your e-mails and I am really looking forward to hearing from all of you very soon. God bless, Sue


spring 2007	By the time you read this column we should be within a week of Reunion. I can’t wait, as well as many of you. Please be sure to send me some great stories for the next column. I had a few classmates write for this issue, as well as some information sent by the alumni office. ... Robert Reaume sent me a note that he and his wife Bridget and their six children, Liam (11), Jack (9), Daniel (7), Anna (5) Bobby (3) and MaryJo (1) are living in Beverly Hills, MI. The children attend Our Lady Queen of Martyrs School. The family spends most of their free time hunting, fishing, and skiing at their cottage in Searchmont, Ontario. Robert is a partner in The Reaume Company, an insurance, investment and employee benefits firm, with his two brothers. He is fortunate to have some old JCU friends as clients, and does make it back to Cleveland occasionally. He also keeps in touch with Frank Murino (who was just in town), Chris Statt, Chris Bender, John Rock, Chris O’Brien, Neil Koreman, John Redding, Joe Mooney and John Fox. Thanks for the update. ... I received an update from Rob “Beto” Aldave who is so looking forward to Reunion this summer. He and is friends typically have a “Crusty Boy Open” golf/fun trip every couple years and this year are going to combine it with the Reunion. This group includes friends like Dave Till, Joe Semancik, Joe Bonafede, Frank Murino, Brian Eslick, Gary Giangreco, Art Johanson ’85, Kevin Garmey ’88, Rick Siberski ’84, Jim Hansen ’88 and Mark Oswald ’88. Rob said he can’t wait to do a little “fun in a box” at Mama’s Boy, whatever that means!!!! Rob lives in Baltimore (Catonsville), MD with wife Missy and three girls – Maddy (12), Paige (9) and Andie (7). They spend most of the year playing lacrosse. Thanks Rob. ... I was also informed that JoAnn and Bill Lock just became grandparents for the 8th time. Congratulations!! And, they will also be spending part of their summer traveling to Spain and Australia. ... Jane Overslaugh Rathbun is living in Alexandria, VA, with husband Roy and daughter Lillian (5). Jane is chief of staff to the Department of Defense. How impressive Jane and I hope to see you at Reunion to hear more. ... Thank you all for the updates. Have a great summer, Sue

winter 2007	Hi Class of ’87 - This summer will be our 20th Class Reunion. Can you believe 20 years have passed since we graduated? I can’t. I know many are married, have children, have major careers etc. but I can still remember way back when ... the Thursday nights at Our Gang after watching Cheers, dancing to the music at The Rat, late night subs at Grums on Coventry, Aurora Pizza, the Thanksgiving meal (before break) at Saga, and of course Carroll Eve on the Quad. What amazing and awesome memories. I can’t imagine a more wonderful experience than being at JCU. So, lets all make a note on our calendars to be at Reunion this June 22-24. Dennis Casey has offered to put together a slide show of our four years at JCU. So please forward any pictures you may have - dcasey87@ comcast.net - and he will be certain to include them. ... Vince Rattini e-mailed me to say they just welcomed their first child, Michael, to their family. They are getting into the routine of diapering, feeding and sleeping very little. But, it’s a lot of fun. He and his wife, Karen, live in Cary, NC, near Raleigh. He has many relocated Clevelanders in the area, so it is like he never left. Vince is commercial business/real estate broker specializing in the restaurant and food service industry. His wife Karen is originally from Shaker Hts., and is a graduate of Georgetown. She is a nurse anesthetist with Duke University Hospital, which is where their son was born. Thank you Vince and hope to see you at Reunion. ... I received a note from John Mitchell ’89 who informed me that this past October both he and Dave Gravelle completed the Milwaukee Marathon. John finished just under four hours and I’m not sure about Dave. Nice work guys! ... Mary Claire (Doyle) Straub is currently living in Roanoke, VA, with her husband, Chuck, and their children Shannon (7) and Ryan (4). Mary Claire is a first grade teacher at Grandin Court Elementary School. Mary Claire will not be able to join us at Reunion this year due to her parents’ 50th wedding anniversary celebration. We will miss you. ... Vince Granito noted that he is living in Garfield Hts., OH, with wife Laura and children Andrew (11) and Alyssa (8). He received his Ph.D. at Saybrook College and is an assistant professor of psychology at Lorain County Community College. Vince serves on the National Board of Psychology Teachers at Community Colleges throughout the APA. He is also secretary for the Ohio Assoc. of Two-Year Colleges and head girls’ basketball coach at Wickliffe High School. Sounds like you are pretty busy Vince. Thanks for the update. ... A thank you to Pat Healy with his update on life. He resides in Canton, MA, with his wife, Karen, and three children Sydnie (8), Conor (7) and Braedon (5). He is a regional sales manager for Procell Decking Systems which is located in Foley, AL. Hope to see you in June. ... Well I’m going to close for now. I have a lot of updates this time around, but unfortunately not enough space to write it all. I will include the rest of you in the next issue. God bless, Sue

fall 2006	Hi Everyone -- As I am sitting here writing this column I am watching the changed leaves falling from the trees. I should be raking, but instead I am going to try to update you on some of our classmates. The column is short this time due to the light e-mails I received ... Erika and Kevin Randall welcome a new baby boy to their family. I’m not sure of the specifics at this time, but will update you in the next column. ... Diane Olayer Laughner currently resides in New Castle, PA, with her husband, Hugh, and their four children Francis (16), Victoria (15), Meghan (13), and Boyd (11). ... And, last but not least, I heard from John Morrissey. He and wife, Ann, are living in River Forest, IL, with their three children Jack (6), Aimee (4) and Molly (2). John is currently working for Chicago Rivet & Machine Company. Thank you John, and please update me on some of your old friends from JCU. ... God bless, Sue

summer 2006	Hi everyone - I’m so sorry I missed writing the last issues column. We were on vacation and I didn’t send it in on time. But that leaves for more updates now ... I received a note from Marty Connell. He is now living in Columbus, OH, and would probably love to hear from his old Phi Kappa Xi friends. ... I also heard from Missy Gaffney DeGennaro. She is living in Liverpool, NY, with husband Mike and children Lexi and Paul. She is teaching 3rd grade and molding the minds of our future (as she put it). She loves being a mom, and is involved in the usual carpooling to basketball, baseball and birthday parties. Life is good!! She also updated me that she gets together occasionally with Katie Simmons who is living large in Boston. Katie hasn’t changed a bit, and they continue to have great times when they find time. Katie I’d love to hear from you!!! Also, she writes that Margaret Cornellie Kealy is living with husband John and children Caroline, Janie and Patrick in Chicago, and they are doing great. She actually lives near Colleen Barrett, who is now expecting baby #3. Thanks for all the updates Missy ... I also heard from John deHaas who just marked his 20th anniversary of his theme park entertainment career since his first at Cedar Point. He is doing a lot of work at Busch Gardens and Disney World. He will be playing fourth keyboard for the national tour of MAMMA MIA in Ft. Myers, Miami, Tampa and West Palm Beach. If any of you are in the area you may want to check into seeing his show. He also just bought a new home and is busy with renovations. And for those who are keeping count, he is now up to 350 roller coasters and hopes to add a few more this summer!!! Thank you, John. ... And last but not least I heard from Brigid McNeely. It was so great to hear from you Brigid, and I am so happy to hear you are doing well. Brigid is living in Lakewood, OH, with her two daughters Moira and Maggy. She writes, “I love living there because I can be as quirky as I want and it’s okay.” Moira is 11 years and in the sixth grade and loves Irish dancing and the cello and Maggy is in the fourth grade and loves soccer and getting dirty. Brigid is a librarian at the Cuyahoga County Public Library Branch in Bay Village, OH. She works at the Adult Reference Desk. So if any of you need books or information, she would love to see you. She is also completing her master’s in library science and will finish this summer. She is online through the Texas Woman’s University – so she can do homework in her PJs, feed the girls, and go to work. And in the process, there is no excuse to not keep up with the laundry. Let’s hear it for multi-tasking. Thank you Brigid, and I hope to hear more updates in the upcoming months. ... When you receive this issue, summer will be just about over and fall on it’s way. I wish you all a peaceful autumn and hope to have some great information to share with you in a few months. ... God bless, Sue

winter 2006	Hi Class of ’87. I hope your new year is off to a great start! We had a wonderful Christmas with special friends and family and I am looking forward to more time spent with them this New Year. I did not receive many e-mails for this column, but will update you on who I heard from. Please let me know how things are with you and your families. ... Kathy Alcorn (Hromco) is currently living in Cleveland Hts., OH, with her husband, Justin, and their six children -- Jared (12), Bradford (11), Brendan (9), Gavin (7), Graeme (5) and Marin (2). She writes in that she is busy raising her six children, working as a therapist in psychiatry at The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, volunteering for Heights Parent Center, and teaching PSR at St. Dominic’s. On top of all that, they are lovingly restoring their century home. ... Dennis Casey is now residing in Orland Park, IL, with his family. They made the move in October. ... I was so excited to see Tom Collins and wife Catherine (Meehan ’88) last week at a get together at the Power’s residence. They have five beautiful children and are living in Chagrin Falls, OH. Tommy is a doctor in the emergency room at MetroGeneral Hospital. ... Also, my brother-in-law Tom Powers who hosted the evening with his wife, Fran (Farinacci ’88), just joined V.O. Baker Co. in the area of sales and consulting. Tom and Fran continue to make Kirtland, OH, their home along with their 4 children Isabella (8), Grace (6.5), Tommy (5), and Liam (3). ... God Bless and Happy New Year, Sue

summer 2005	Hi everyone, it’s the night before we leave for Sea Brook Island, SC, and in between packing and loading the van, I remembered the column was due. Unfortunately, I didn’t receive much updated information from all of you, but did get a few. I hope to hear from many more of you by the next column! ... I did hear from Stefano Deleidi and wife, Anna Carole. They have temporarily relocated to Italy from Asia with Stefano’s company, but are due back by the end of the year. They will most likely be in Hong Kong and then Shanghai. This has been his 14th career move since graduating and third since marriage. They are enjoying the moves, but find it takes a little more planning now with a baby. Their daughter Anna just celebrated her first birthday on June 15. Happy Birthday Anna!! Thanks for the update Stefano. ... I also heard from Mara Altier Dale. She is living in Germantown, TN, with husband Tom ’89 and their son, Matthew (7). ... Lydia Sawchuk-Rhoades wrote that she is living in Detroit, MI, with husband David. She is currently teaching at the University of Detroit Jesuit High School. ... Thanks again for all of you who e-mailed. For the next column, I would love to hear from Colleen Barrett on her twins and if you’re not too busy, Katie Simmons, please send me a little note. Also, Tim Reed and Mary Wahl where are you and what have you been up to? ... By the time you read this, summer will be over and school will have started once again. So, have a wonderful fall. God Bless, Sue

spring 2005	Happy Spring to the class of 87! I hope this column finds you thawed and ready for the warm weather. I know I’m ready. ... I want to thank Doug Labuda who sent a note in for his brother Scott Labuda who is very busy with a new business these days. That must be the reason for Scott not getting back to me himself. Scott lived in California with brother Brad for several years and decided to come back to Cleveland a couple years ago. They wanted to bring a part of California back with them so they decided to open a store that serves smoothies. Scott is part owner/operator, with his siblings Brad, Pam and Doug, of Cali Juice Company located in Hudson, OH. Cali Juice opened on November 2004 and Scott can be found there seven days a week chatting with all the locals (some things never change!). So far things are going well with Cali Juice and they are looking forward to opening some other stores and then introduce franchise opportunities. We wish you all much luck, and if anybody is in the Hudson area, be sure to stop by to say hello and have a smoothie, soup or various other west coast sundries. ... I also heard from Dave Clifford who is in the fifth year of business for himself with Advantegrity, LLC. He does consulting work with executive recruiters, along with sales and marketing management consulting. It’s a lot of work, but he’s gaining some great experience. His wife, Shelli, is a nurse at Lutheran West Hospital, and his children David (13) and Tracey (10) are doing well. Dave has also started a scholarship fund in honor of his sister Lisa who passed away last year. Dave started an annual golf outing to raise money for The Lisa Clifford Scholarship Fund. Last year they raised $9000. and are hoping to surpass that this year with the outing scheduled for September. Dave would greatly appreciate your taking part in the outing. He can be reached at 17502 Riverway Dr, Lakewood, OH 44107. ... Last, but not least, I heard from Sal Felice ’57, who wrote to me about his daughter Anita Felice Kazmierczak. On February 11, 2005 Anita was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel in the U.S. Army Reserve Transportation Corps. She is currently on active reserve duty at Fort Stewart, GA. Her husband, Major James Kazmierczak is with the U.S. Army Transportation Corps, and is presently deployed in Iraq. Upon graduating from JCU with a BA sociology and as a Distinguished Military Graduate, she began her military career as a Gold Bar recruiter at JCU. She then went on to receive her MA in sociology from Middle Tennessee State Univ. in 1998. Anita and her husband currently reside in Hinesville, GA, with their 2 children Thomas James (6) and Alaina Rose (4). Thank you Sal for updating us on Anita and her family. She has accomplished a great deal since 1987 and we appreciate what she and her husband do for our country. We will keep them in our prayers. ... Well, for next month I would like to hear from Tim Reid ’85, Brigid McNeely, and Tim Conway. ... God Bless, Sue

winter 2005	Hi everyone, I was so happy to hear from a number of you this past month. I know you were all busy during the holidays, so I appreciate the effort. ... I received an e-mail from Mary Kesicki McDermott. She is currently living in Cleveland Heights with her husband, Stephen, and their children Andrew (10) and Elizabeth (5). They recently relocated from New Hampshire. ... Paul Rossman sent me a little note saying he and his wife, Susan, and their children Andrew (10), Sarah (7), and Brian (4) are residing in North Royalton, OH. Paul is the manager of financial reporting for Applied Industrial Technologies. Thanks for the update Paul. ... I was so excited to hear from Colleen Barrett Larkey. Colleen and I lived on the same floor of Millor many years ago (oh the memories), so it was great to hear that she is still living in Chicago and was married in July of 2002 to Ken Larkey (from Berea, OH). Colleen has her own interior design business at this time but will have more work her way in April when she is expecting twins. Congratulations Colleen, and please write upon the arrival of your babies. ... Mario Becerra sent me a note that he is currently a member of the Playhouse Square Partners, a volunteer organization for the Playhouse Foundation. He is co-chairing along side another alumni, Sheri Kilarsky ’97 on their yearly black tie fundraiser called the Jump Back Ball. It’s a blast, he says. They are hoping to raise 112k at the event, and at this time all is moving along well. They are scheduled to be on Q104 to answer questions about this event, and on Channel 3 as well. Good luck and great work Mario! ... And finally, last but not least, I heard from the Burrello family. Thank you Joe and Janet, you were the only two, of the five I asked to hear from who actually e-mailed me. Joe and Janet (Bordonaro) Burrello live in Glen Allen, IL with their three beautiful children (I saw their Christmas picture) Nicholas (12), Katie (10) and Grace (8). Joe and Janet are busy with soccer, baseball, softball, basketball, cross-country and volleyball -- either as spectators or coaching (that sounds familiar). Janet currently fills her days taking care of the family and helping out at the children’s school. She continues to workout on a regular basis and has run a 1/2 marathon and few triathlons (good for you Janet!). Joe has spent 10 years with William Blair and Co. as a partner and head of their Trading Desk, but now has moved on to a firm called Iron Bridge Capital Management where he says he is doing some very interesting work. He also has run three marathons and a triathlon in the past four years, and says once all his toenails grow back (?), he will hit the road again. Many blessings to your family and thank you again. ... Well that’s it folks! I may soon be over my word limit! For the next column, I would like to hear from Scotty Labuda, Dave Clifford, Missy Gaffney (again), and Margaret Cornillie. God Bless, Sue

fall 2004	Hi Class of 1987- I’m sitting here at the computer, looking out my front window at the changing leaves, the pumpkins in my neighbor’s yard and the corn stalks on the mailbox posts and can’t believe fall is here and soon it will be winter. The kids are back at school and we have fallen into our day-to-day routines. It’s already time for another column and yet I have heard from just a couple classmates. I’m going to do things a little different this time, and specifically ask for Dan Brogan, Missy Gaffney, Tim Reed, and Joe and Janet Burrello to send me an e-mail for the next column. Joe some mutual friend from Lake Catholic was just asking about you and I didn’t have any info. So update me about yourself, Janet and family and I will in turn tell you who this person is! ... I also heard from Moira Clark who is living in Cincinnati, Ohio. She continued on after JCU to receive her MEd and MBA from Xavier and is currently vice president of U.S. Bank. ... And in closing, John and I attended Paul Hansen ’86 and Sue Bayhurst’s ’89 beautiful and fun wedding last month. Among the guests were John and Kathleen FitzGerald (Fitz) who reside in North Olmsted with their 4 children. Fitz hasn’t aged a bit and is still as layed-back as ever. John Mitchell (Mitch) ’89 was also a guest, and another alumnus who hasn’t aged the slightest. John is still living and working for the family business in his hometown of St. Louis. It was great seeing you both. ... Enjoy the remaining days of Autumn and I will talk to you again in a couple months - God Bless, Sue

winter 2004	Hi everyone, I hope this column finds you well and catching your breath from the hustle and bustle of the holidays. I know we are. We are all well, but I don't know how you all are, because I have not heard from anyone since the last column. Please e-mail me so our column will be well stocked for the next issue. However, I did receive a Christmas card from Brenda Kramer Neroni. She is living in Dayton with husband, Mike ’86, and two children, Jon and Lauren. She says she spends most of her days in the car transporting kids to dance, art class etc. We all know what that's like! They are doing well despite the busy schedule. ... Well, I hope to hear from all of you soon, God Bless, Sue

summer 2003	Happy Summer Everyone ... I am writing this column in June, or is it November? The weather is cold and rainy, is it really summer? I hope by the time you read this column it’s sunny and 90 degrees. Since the last update we had a new son, Joseph. He is wonderful, and his siblings are really enjoying him. He is truly a gift from God!! ... John deHaas wrote that he has just finished music directing “I Love You You’re Perfect Now Change” and “Godspell” for the Winter Park Playhouse in Winter Park, FL. He is currently working on the debut of his musical “Theme Park Diva” for the 2003 Orlando Fringe Festival. If you’d like to see John in action, he is performing at the Seafire Tavern at Sea World in Orlando. ... Stefano Deleidi and wife Carole are currently living in China. Stefano, thank you for the great pictures. ... Bill and JoAnn Lock have just completed an addition on their home to accommodate their growing family. They are expecting their first grandchild in September. Congratulations!! They have also been the world travelers visiting Maui, Hawaii, Paris and London this year. They are hoping to make it to Australia this fall. Enjoy!! ... Pat and Kelly Langan and their daughters, Olivia and Stephanie, call the UK their home. Pat is spending a couple of years there with his company. They are making the most of their time away from family and friends by visiting as many sites as possible on the weekends. Their only complaints are the weather, and the fact that the windows have no screens, so they are frequently visited by unexpected critters. ... And finally, I received a brief note from Mike Johnson who is living in California and works for MJ Sports. Mike it was great hearing from you, but please send me more on what’s happening in your life!! ... I look forward to hearing from more of you before the fall column!! Love and God Bless, Sue

spring 2003	Hi everyone, I hope this column finds you all well and staying warm. Brutal winter isn't it? All is well in Kirtland, OH. Since I last wrote I am expecting baby #4. Due date is May 28. John and the kids are thrilled, but I'm still experiencing a bit of shock. Life is full of surprises, isn't it? ... Anyway, I received a letter from Laurin Vaccariello, wife of John. They currently live in Millersburg, OH the heart of Amish country. John is a family practitioner and Laurin a part-time obstetrical nurse. They have 4 children: Andrew (9), Nicholas (7), Kathryn (3.5) and Luke (4 mos.). They ask if any friends are in the area to look them up in the phone book. ... Paula (Densa) Stiles writes that she is currently living in Wickliffe, OH with husband Pete. ... I received a call about 1 month ago from Stefano Deleidi. He and his wife are currently residing in China. He actually has lived in many different countries over the past 15 years, but has settled in China. He will be contacting me with further updates on his adventurous life. ... Dr. Tom Collins and wife Katherine ’88 just had their 5th child on December 8th. Emily Grace joins Katie, Tommy, Delaney Rose, and Andrew. Tom is currently an ER doctor at Metro General Hospital and they live in Bainbridge, OH. ... Dennis Casey and his wife, Denise, just welcomed number 4 to their brood ... Ryan John. Ryan was a sturdy 8 lbs. 2 oz. and both he and Mom are home and doing well. Congratulations to the Collins and Casey clans!!!!! ... Please keep the updates coming, as I, and the rest of the centennial class, look forward to the news from our fellow Streaks. I have included my e-mail in this issue, so it should be a little more convenient. Take Care and God Bless, Sue

winter 2003	I have shocking news for everyone; Anne Redmond has relinquished her role as the Class of '87 columnist. Are you all still standing? I saw her at reunion this summer and before the night was over, the job became mine. Thank you, Anne, for 15 years of great writing. We truly appreciate your commitment and dedication to our class. I have some big shoes to fill, but I'll do my best. ... I am Sue (Farinacci) Grazia your new columnist! I live in Kirtland, Ohio and am the mother of 3 children, Emily (10), Hannah (8), and Mathew (6). I have been married to John Grazia '86 for 14 years and I am a stay-at-home mom. This writing thing is all new to me, so bear with me. … I did attend reunion this summer and was excited to see many great friends. Some of those present were: Laura D'Amore Miklos, Kevin Randall, Tim Reed, Dave Clifford, Anne Redmond, Mark Maslona, Brigid McNeely, Tim Conway, Tom Powers, Dennis Casey, John Morrissey, Mario Becerra, Rob Ondash, Chuck Bartsche, Dan Shannon, Mary Claire (Doyle) Straub, Theresa (Marsh) Bidwell, Gary Golias, and many, many more. ... The weather was great and the camaraderie even better. Thank you to Dennis Casey and Dave Clifford for all your hard work in planning this event!... Dennis and wife, Denise, are expecting their 4th child in February. ... John Morrissey has 2 children, Jack and Aimee. John recently accepted a position as director of marketing for Ace Hardware. John and his growing family make River Forest, IL, their home. ... Rob Ondash is working in his private medical practice in Evanston, IL. ... Tim Conway and wife, Maureen, are living in Detroit along with son Emmitt (2). ... Tom Powers and wife Fran '88 just had their 4th child, Liam Shea, on September 13. They also have Isabella (5), Grace (3 1/2), and Tommy (2). ... Pat Langan and his wife, Kelly, welcomed the arrival of their second daughter Stephanie in July. Pat is working at the Pentagon as a satellite image analyst and may be relocating to the UK in the coming year. … Jane Overslaugh Rathbun is now the operations research analyst at the Department of Defense in Washington. She is married to Roy and they have a daughter, Lillian, who will be 1 year old in November. ... Bill Thewes is a major in the U.S .Army and is living in Fairfax, VA, with wife Dona. ... Now that I got all that off my chest, I am out of breath and must sign off. I am eager to hear from all of you and look forward to keeping the class updated on all the developments in our respective lives ... so please keep the updates coming. Until next time, God Bless, Sue

spring 2002	Hi all, Such big shoes to fill ... can you imagine Anne Redmond has entrusted me with the great honor of guest writing our class column. Imagine my delight when I discovered I could finally have my say in a JCU column ... that Anne certainly is a brave soul! I first want to send my kindest regards and well wishes to all of the class of ’87. We certainly have had a sad turn of events in our history. A happening that makes even me, quiet and pensive about all I have to be thankful for! Anne shared with me some thoughts that were sent from Patrick Langan regarding the 9/11 tragedies. Pat has been working at the Pentagon since December 2000; he is an imagery analyst with the US Defense Intelligence Agency. Fortunately, Pat was not at work at the time of the attack but was instead sharing in the fun of the first day of preschool with his daughter, Olivia. Pat, however, returned to work on the 13th and has been busy working 12-hour overnight shifts since. He summed it up best when he said “I have a lump in my throat thinking of the greatness of this country.” ... Kevin Randall and his wife, Erika, have purchased a new home in Pasadena, CA, and have opened the pool up to anyone visiting the Los Angeles area. Careful what you wish for; my new job may have me in LA sooner than you think! ... Proud godparent Dennis Casey shared the news of Bob and Laura Mayer’s second daughter, Casey Gene Mayer, born on 10/11/01. I am certain Dennis approves of her name! ... Dave and Judy Gutoskey welcomed their fourth on January 20th. Kevin Joseph Gutoskey joins Katie, Ellen and Peter, making two boys and two girls. ... Darren and Dianne Clemente announced the birth of Elizabeth Erin, born early in the morning of February 7th. Dianne and Elizabeth are doing well and life will never be the same for brothers Darren, Jr. and Andrew! ... Although it has been a while, I did have the good fortune of running into Jane Bridgman Rodriquez, her husband, Pete, and their charming son Henry, at their restaurant. It has been a busy year for them, Pete and his partners opened up yet another successful restaurant here in my town of Evanston. As if she isn’t busy enough, Jane, mother of two boys and with one more on the way, has now taken on the new role of regional director of development and alumni relations for the Chicago, Indianapolis and Milwaukee areas. Jane filled me in on Anne Craft Antor and Julie Brennan Dinan. Julie is mom to three, lives in Grosse Pointe, MI, and works part-time teaching English as a second language. As for Anne, she is doing well still living in her hometown of Kalamazoo, MI, works for IBM and has two girls. ... From time to time I do keep up with my old pal Beto (Roberto Aldave). Beto, after eleven years, quit his job and in January 2000 started his own business called EPS. EPS is a distributor of corrosion resistant products, linings and coating. Beto and his wife, Missy, have 3 fair-haired girls: Maddy (7), Paige (4), and Andie (2). 3 girls ... good luck! ... I had the fine honor of speaking to my old pal Brian Eslick; Brian is proud poppa to 2 boys, Patrick and Matthew and is living in Elmhurst, IL. Brian and his Circle K gang still manage to get together once a year and recapture their youth. ... would love to reconnect with Christy Minadeo Giangreco, who has her hands full managing Gary and their family! ... I close with a wish for a happy and healthy New Year to all of you and with a request and a challenge. My request is to hear news from some of my old pals, Christy, Cathy Mascharka, MB Baker, Rick Benz, Bill Thewes, and last but not least my old friend Paul Hansen ’86. I hear you have migrated again to the great outdoors of Colorado ... your old apartment mates from the summer of ’86 would love to hear from you! ... I challenge all of you to start your diets, fill your Rogaine™ prescriptions, find a new hair dye ... do whatever it is, cause you need to get there ... The Reunion of course ... cause I plan on seeing you all there. Until then Ciao, Mary Schaaf

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