JASPER JOTTINGS Week 52 - 2009 December 27
Jasper Jottings - The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College
http://www.jasperjottings.com/2009/jasperjottings2009W52.html
INDEX
- POSITRACTION: Stephen King to pay for troops’ holiday trip home
- MFound: MC’s library satisfies a need
- JEmail: Insull, Bob (MC1963) finds a funny typo
- JObit: Holland, Gerald Christopher [MC1949 RIP]
- JObit: Perritano, Frank R. [MC1956 RIP]
- JEmail: Stebbins, Donald M (MC1961) and O’Connell Bill (MC1976) discuss
- MFound: on the bench at MC
- JEmail: Dans, Peter E. (MC1957) likes the heartwarming
- JFound: Mulholland, Marypat [MC1985]
- MFound: MC affection noted
- JFound: Rufeh, Mark [MC1991]
- MFound: MC Coach comments on a good man
- JEmail: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) touts MC to a mag
- JFound: November video interview of Brennan, Robert T. [MC1982]
- JEmail: Ferrara, Richard P. (MC1972) appreciates the effort
- JFound: Balko, Alexander S. [MC????]
- ADMINISTRIVIA: My wish for my fellow alums
- JFound: Regan, Michael J. [MC1963]
- JObit: Goodman, Robert W. [MC???? RIP]
- ENDNOTE: Jasper “Key West Lou” [MC????] thinks about abortion
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POSITRACTION: Stephen King to pay for troops’ holiday trip home
http://apnews.myway.com/article/20091213/D9CIFSU80.html
Stephen King to pay for troops’ holiday trip home
Dec 13, 9:47 AM (ET)
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BANGOR, Maine (AP) – Author Stephen King and his wife are
donating money so 150 soldiers from the Maine Army National Guard can
come home for the holidays.
King and his wife, Tabitha, who live in Bangor, are paying $13,000
toward the cost of two bus trips so that members of the 3rd Battalion,
172nd Infantry Unit can travel from Camp Atterbury in Indiana to Maine
for Christmas. The soldiers left Maine last week for training at Camp
Atterbury. They are scheduled to depart for Afghanistan in January.
{Extraneous Deleted}
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[JR: Small action; big reward. Dona Nobis Pacem.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Dec 20 2009 12:37 PM
MFound: MC’s library satisfies a need
http://readingandknitting.wordpress.com/2009/12/19/i-was-wrong/
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Many of the older books I’ve asked for turn out not to be on the
shelves when the staff go to look for them so they had to borrow The
Retreat, 1953, from Manhattan College. It starts out a straightforward war story, officer caught up in miserable, messy retreat from France back to England.
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[JR: Interesting how MC impacts others.]
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* Posted on: Sun, Dec 20 2009 1:30 PM
JEmail: Insull, Bob (MC1963) finds a funny typo
John:
The obit for Bro. William Sullivan contains an interesting typo:
“… and had received his Religious name, Brother Cyril
William, and the Holy Habitat (sic) of the Christian Brothers on
September 7, 1943.”
When I was at M.C. the “Holy Habitat of the Christian Brothers” was Lincoln Hall.
Pax (and Merry Christmas, too).
Bob Insull
[JR: ROFL! I missed that completely. And, I know I read it twice. Funny
how one's "eye" subs in the correct meaning. Well, it least it wasn't
intentionally disrespectful. Probably a spell checker gone wild. Merry
to you and yours as well. And, I pray every night "Dona Nobis Pacem"]
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* Posted on: Sun, Dec 20 2009 2:37 PM
JObit: Holland, Gerald Christopher [MC1949 RIP]
http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=137516920
Gerald Christopher Holland
Gerald Christopher Holland, 86, a longtime resident of Aberdeen, N.J.,
passed away on Friday, Dec. 18, 2009, after a long illness. Visitation
will be held on Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009, from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at
the Waitt-Nelms Funeral Home, 501 Highway 79, Morganville. A Mass of
the Resurrection will take place on Wednesday, Dec. 23, 2009, at 10:30
a.m. at St. Benedict Church, Holmdel, and interment with military
honors will take place at St. Joseph Cemetery, Keyport. Online
condolences can be sent by visiting www.waittnelmsfh.com.
Gerald was born in Yonkers, N.Y., on Dec. 31, 1922, to William and
Bridget Philpott Holland. He was a veteran of World War II, where he
served in the African and Italian war theatres with the 16th Army
Evacuation Hospital Unit. After the war, Gerald attended Manhattan College,
Riverdale, N.Y., where he graduated magna cum laude. He became a
special agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, with a career
spanning 27 year in various field offices.
Gerald was an active member with St. Benedict Church, Holmdel, and
volunteered his time with the parish in various ministries. He was a
member of the Society of Former Agents of the FBI, New York City and
Jersey Shore chapters, and a former member of the St. Benedict Bridge
League. Gerald is survived by his wife of 58 years, Regina; five
children; nine grandchildren, and one great-grandson.
Published in Star-Ledger on December 20, 2009 Print print
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Holland, Gerald Christopher [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ydfpa7b
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Dear John,
I believe that Gerald is a member if the Class of 1949.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Holland, Gerald Christopher [MC1949 RIP]
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* Posted on: Sun, Dec 20 2009 4:14 PM
* Updated: Sun, Dec 20 2009 11:48 PM
JObit: Perritano, Frank R. [MC1956 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sanantonio/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=137511999
Frank Perritano
Col. Frank R. Perritano, USAF (Ret.), born on November 17, 1934, in
White Plains, NY, left us to be with God on December 16, 2009.
Col. Perritano graduated from Archbishop Stepinac High School in White
Plains, New York; then earned a Civil Engineering degree at Manhattan College
with an MBA from Central Michigan University. After working with
American Bridge Corp. in Pittsburgh he entered the US Air Force. He
spent most of his career as a navigator and Combat Tactics specialist.
After retiring he became an avid ballroom dancer and, through an
organization he founded known by the acronym ASCOT (Affiliated Singles
Clubs of Texas), he joined together all singles from 28 singles
organizations in San Antonio for combined dancing and special
“gatherings of singles”. He also began an internet website,
called Dance San Antonio (dancesa.com) to help promote ballroom dancing.
Col. Perritano was preceded in death by his parents, Pietro and
Giovanna Perritano; his sister, Theresa and his brother, Peter. He
leaves behind five children, Debi Krebs, Mike, Jeff, Steven, and Dr.
Diane Perritano-Ortega; 16 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three
step-grandchildren and two orphans he helped to support as well as his
sister, Catherine Izzo; his brother, Ralph and his wife Marilee; and
his other brother, Jon Paul. He also leaves behind his uncle, Ralph
Cirillo and his wife Anita, with whom he grew up; and numerous other
aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was awarded the Legion of Merit, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
(Cuba), National Defense Service Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with four
Service Stars, Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Gallantry Cross with
Palm, Air Medal, Combat Readiness Medal with one Bronze Oak Leaf
Cluster. The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00 p.m.,
Monday, December 21, 2009, at Porter Loring Mortuary North.
ROSARY MONDAY DECEMBER 21, 2009 7:00 P.M. PORTER LORING NORTH
CHAPEL MASS THURSDAY DECEMBER 22, 2009 10:00 A.M. ST. MATTHEW CATHOLIC CHURCH
Interment with Full Military Honors will follow in Fort Sam Houston
National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, consider supporting an orphan or
donating to the Christian Foundation for Children and Aging, One
Elmwood Avenue, Kansas City, Kansas 66103 (800-875-6564).
Published in Express-News on December 20, 2009
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Perritano, Frank R. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/ye63b78
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http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/79766822.html
Web Posted: 12/20/2009 4:42 CST
Perritano served 26 years in Air Force
By Michele Gualano – Express-News
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While serving 26 years in the Air Force, Col. Frank R. Perritano earned
many honors including the Vietnam Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Armed
Forces Expeditionary Medal and National Defense Service Medal. After
retiring from honorably serving his country, Perritano shocked his
family when he developed a passion for something far removed from
military life — ballroom dancing.
“He never danced,” daughter Debi Krebs said. “At my
wedding he was just proficient enough to handle the fox trot.”
But during his newfound leisure time, Perritano began taking ballroom
dance lessons and found he had a knack for it. From then on, it became
not just a hobby but a means to network with countless fellow ballroom
enthusiasts.
Perritano died Wednesday. He was 75.
Before his military endeavors, Perritano developed an interest in
engineering. After high school, he earned a civil engineering degree
from Manhattan College
and soon began working for American Bridge Company in Pittsburgh. After
spending two years as an engineer, he decided to pursue a new career in
the Air Force.
As a navigator of C-141, C-5 and C-130 aircraft, Perritano was involved
in numerous crash-site rescues and combat airlift operations. He flew
75 missions in Vietnam, before heading off to combat missions over
Cambodia flying as an AC-130 crewmember.
Later, he became chief of combat tactics and techniques and oversaw 21
Air force combat control teams and airlift control elements.
Perritano ended his 26-year stint at Randolph Air Force Base, where he
was doing administrative duties and missing the exciting days of flying
combat missions.
“That was his first non-flying assignment and he just
wasn’t as happy not being where the action was,” Krebs said.
Perritano’s love for ballroom dancing developed unexpectedly. One
day he just decided to try it. He took a few lessons and was hooked.
During his 15-year run, he started a dance Web site (dancesa.com) and
an organization that catered to Texas singles called Affiliated Singles
Clubs of Texas.
His development of ASCOT brought together members from 28 singles
clubs, a combination of dance organizations and non-dance, into one
entity. And the dance Web site was something Perritano worked on daily
to provide photos and news about upcoming competitions or classes.
“He was a good dad who always provided for his family, and even
though his job took him away from us more than we’d like, we got
to see more of the world and country than most,” Krebs said.
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Dear John,
I believe that Frank is member of the Class of 1956.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Perritano, Frank R. [MC1956 RIP]
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* Posted on: Sun, Dec 20 2009 7:25 PM
JEmail: Stebbins, Donald M (MC1961) and O’Connell Bill (MC1976) discuss
http://libertyslifeline.com/2009/12/05/economic-malpractice/
Stebbins, Donald M (MC1961) and O’Connell Bill (MC1976) are expanding on last week’s endnote in the comments.
[JR: Interesting. Well worth a read.]
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* Posted on: Mon, Dec 21 2009 7:44 AM
MFound: on the bench at MC
http://christophersstudio.net/blog/?p=1006
Christopher’s Studio
Groomsmen on the bench at Manhattan College
[JR: But who?]
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* Posted on: Mon, Dec 21 2009 2:47 PM
JEmail: Dans, Peter E. (MC1957) likes the heartwarming
Thanks, John, for the marvelous story about the British soldier and
Auschwitz. It was heartwarming to see the reunion and the clip of the
Jewish survivor he helped save. I don’t think I could have been
so brave.
Best wishes to you and your family for a Blessed Christmas and a Happy
Healthy New Year and for continued stamina and enthusiasm for keeping
Manhattan College alums together.
Peter
P.S. My book “Christians in the Movies: A Century of Saints and
Sinners” which looks at the treatment of Christianity and
especially Catholicism in about 200 films from 1905 through 2008
published in May should be out in a more popularly priced paperback in
the Spring. I’ll keep you posted.
[JR: I KNOW I wouldn't have the stones to go into a death camp for any
reason. Call me "pebbles" or "bb-s". And, save some one besides.
Stunning. But we still have the Holocaust Deniers? Best to you and
yours and all our fellow alums. You're right: stamina is definitely
needed. Please let us know when your book is out. I'm sure it will sell
a lot more than I did; maybe you'll get "patterson-like" numbers! (Did
you see his TV commercial?) "CHURCH 10●19●62" sold a little under 800,
but it was a labor of love.]
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Dans, Peter E. (MC1957)
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* Posted on: Tue, Dec 22 2009 11:22 AM
JFound: Mulholland, Marypat [MC1985]
http://chicago.blockshopper.com/news/story/500050745-Wells_Fargo_managing_director_drops_Ravenswood_5BD
Wells Fargo managing director drops Ravenswood 5BD
by Betty Verdun, published Dec. 22, 2009 ShareThis
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Marypat Mulholland and Robert E. Mulholland sold a five-bedroom,
4.5-bath home at 1456 W. Cuyler Ave. in Ravenswood {Privacy Shield
Invoked}
The 2,746-square-foot house, built in 2002, is in Graceland West.
Ms. Mulholland is a managing director at Wells Fargo Securities.
She was previously managing director of equity sales at Prudential
Equity Group, has served as senior vice president at Oppenheimer &
Co., and worked on institutional equity sales at CIBC Oppenheimer.
She earned her B.A. in english and economics from Manhattan College in 1985 and her M.B.A. in 2000 from Boston College’s Wallace E. Carroll Graduate School of Management.
Ms. Donovan is a manager at Northwestern Dental Center and attended Xavier University.
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Mulholland, Marypat [MC1985]
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* Posted on: Tue, Dec 22 2009 5:52 PM
MFound: MC affection noted
http://www.windsorpeak.com/vbulletin/showthread.php?p=2573261
MelissaTC
Location: Triangle area, North Carolina
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DH went to a small, Catholic college in NY. He had the grades to go
anywhere but he loved the school and that is where he went. He later
went on to Columbia for grad school. If you ask him, he will tell you
that he preferred his little Catholic college. Columbia had its perks
for sure and definitely opened up a lot of opportunities for DH. But he
still loves his Manhattan College better. So there you go.
-Melissa
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[JR: "Jasper DH", his love for MC is known to others.]
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* Posted on: Wed, Dec 23 2009 9:52 AM
JFound: Rufeh, Mark [MC1991]
http://www.tracked.com/person/mark_rufeh
Mark Rufeh
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Mark Rufeh is a Managing Director and co-Head of Citigroup’s
Global Operations and Technology. Mr. Rufeh also serves as Chief
Administrative Officer for the Institutional Clients Group and is a
member of the Citigroup Senior Leadership Committee.
Prior to joining Citigroup in 2008, Mr. Rufeh was a Managing Director
and Chief Administrative Officer for the Investment Banking Division of
Credit Suisse Group and a member of the Investment Bank’s
Management Committee.
Mr. Rufeh also served as Chief Executive Officer of The Westchester
Capital Group, a private equity firm specializing in real
estate-related investments.
He spent fifteen years with Lehman Brothers, where he was a member of
the Lehman Brothers Operating Committee and held a variety of senior
leadership positions, including Chief Operations Officer and Chief
Financial Officer of the Lehman Brothers Division. Mr. Rufeh began his
career with The First Boston Corporation.
Mr. Rufeh received his B.S. from Mercy College in 1983 and an M.B.A. from Manhattan College in 1991.
Mr. Rufeh is also Vice Chairman and a member of the Board of Trustees
of Graham Windham, one of the leading children welfare organizations in
New York.
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Rufeh, Mark [MC1991]
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* Posted on: Wed, Dec 23 2009 8:41 PM
MFound: MC Coach comments on a good man
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=137727199
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KENNETH P. WILLIAMSON
AGE: 80 LONG BRANCH
Kenneth P. Williamson, 80, of Long Branch, one of the nation’s
most noted track and field officials, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19,
2009 at home. Williamson, whose specialty was the throwing events,
officiated at track and field meets throughout the state and nation,
and reached the highest level of the sport when he served at the 1996
Olympic Games in Atlanta. Among the many meets he officiated at were
the Millrose Games, the New Jersey International Meet, the IC4A
Championships, the USA Track and Field Indoor and Outdoor National
Championships, and the USA Olympic Trials. Earlier, he had officiated
in soccer, baseball and football.
{Extraneous Deleted}
“Ken Williamson was an outstanding official, a mentor, and a
guiding force in the New Jersey Officials Committee,” said
Crawford Sabin, chairman of the USATF state officials committee.
“He laid the foundation and set an example for many young
officials who went on to serve in leadership capacities at national
meets. His spirit will always be with us.” “Ken was not
only an outstanding official but a great person and friend,” said
Dan Mecca, track and field coach at Manhattan College, where Williamson often officiated.
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[JR: Sounds like a good man who some Jaspers may remember.]
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* Posted on: Thu, Dec 24 2009 7:46 AM
JEmail: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) touts MC to a mag
Hi!
I thought that you might be interested in seeing the e-mail that I sent to the Magazine Ireland of the Welcomes.
Mike
——– Original Message ——–
Subject: Article: Here Comes St. Patrick (Vol. 59 No. 1 page 28)
Date: Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:33:43 -0500
From: Mike McEneney
To: letters@irelandorthewelcomes.com
Dear Editor,
This evening when I read the January/February Issue of
Ireland of the Welcomes, I was delighted, and surprised, to see a
picture of the Manhattan College Bag Pipe Band on page 28! I am a 1953
Graduate of the College and a former President of the Alumni Society,
which explains my delight. I should also point out that it is
appropriate that this picture was chosen to accompany a story that
reports that New York City Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly will be
the Grand Marshall for the 2010 St. Patrick’s Day Parade up Fifth
Avenue. Commissioner Kelly is a 1963 Graduate of the College!
I am a long time subscriber to Ireland of the Welcomes and
look forward to each issue. I find that it helps keep me connected
during the years that we are unable to visit the family in Ballyhaunis.
Keep up the good work.
Michael F. McEneney, Esq.
Woodlawn (The Bronx), New York
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McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
http://www.irelandofthewelcomes.com/index.php/current_issue/
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* Posted on: Thu, Dec 24 2009 9:10 AM
JFound: November video interview of Brennan, Robert T. [MC1982]
http://www.thebiggertruth.com/2009/11/center-stage-interview-bob-brennan-iron-mountain/
Steve Duplessie
The Bigger Truth
Center Stage Interview: Bob Brennan – Iron Mountain
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Below is my video interview with Iron Mountain’s Bob Brennan. If
you don’t know much about IRM – and most don’t
– you should. The thing is a gold mine (limestone mine actually)
with one of the most trusted brands on the planet. Fascinating
business, and Bob has the place humming right now.
*** end quote ***
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Brennan, Robert T. [MC1982]
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* Posted on: Thu, Dec 24 2009 11:19 AM
JEmail: Ferrara, Richard P. (MC1972) appreciates the effort
On Dec 24, 2009, at 9:55 AM, Richard Ferrara wrote:
John:
Thanks for all your efforts for the Jasper community over the years. It
is greatly appreciated, but probably not too widely acknowledged.
Someday, there will be a Reinke Hall on campus. ;-)
All the best to you and the Mrs. for a holy and Merry Christmas and a very happy New Year!
Richard P. Ferrara ‘72
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Rich,
Thanks, I appreciate it. The only way I’ll get a hall is if I hit
the lotto. The effort is a good hobby. And, it’s taught me the
limits of computer searches.
I’ll repeat that wish right back to you and yours and hope for
peace in the new year. One of our fellow alums has his youngest in
harm’s way. So it would be a great if we can get him home.
fjohn68
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[JR: Merry and Happy to all our fellow alums. My "hall" will be a
virtual one. Hopefully, I can find someone to pick Jasper Jottings up.
Eventually, I'll have to give it up. But not just yet. Each New Year's,
I think about it. But, emails like Rich's make me keep going.]
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* Posted on: Thu, Dec 24 2009 3:59 PM
JFound: Balko, Alexander S. [MC????]
http://www.tracked.com/person/alexander_balko
Alexander S. Balko
CFO & Sr VP: Metropolitan Jewish Health System
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Alexander S. Balko is Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
responsible for the participating agencies and programs that make up
Metropolitan Jewish Health System.
Mr. Balko’s responsibilities include overseeing all phases of the
organization’s Finance Department and Information Systems
Department. He manages annual revenues in excess of five hundred
million dollars.
Previously, Mr. Balko was Senior Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer of Brookdale University Hospital and Medical Center, which
included the hospital, two nursing homes, six clinics and several
assisted living facilities.
Before joining Brookdale, Mr. Balko was Executive Vice President for
Administration at St. Luke’s Roosevelt Hospital Center in
Manhattan. He held responsibility for a variety of departments,
including finance, management information systems, network operations
and managed care, facilities improvement, real estate, human resources
and materials management.
Prior to holding that position, Mr. Balko served as Vice President of
Finance at Cabrini Medical Center, where he was responsible for all
fiscal functions, as well as management information systems and
material management.
He is a member of the American College of Healthcare Executives, the
Healthcare Financial Management Association, the American Institute of
Certified Public Accountants and the New York State Society of
Certified Public Accountants.
Mr. Balko holds a B.S. degree in Accounting from Manhattan College, and an M.S. in Health Services from New School for Social Research.
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Balko, Alexander S. [MC????]
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* Posted on: Thu, Dec 24 2009 8:49 PM
ADMINISTRIVIA: My wish for my fellow alums
May your neighbors respect you, trouble neglect you, the angels protect you, and heaven accept you.
– an Irish proverb
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* Posted on: Fri, Dec 25 2009 12:01 AM
JFound: Regan, Michael J. [MC1963]
http://www.tracked.com/person/michael%20_regan
Michael J. Regan
Director, AlliedBarton Security Services
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Michael J. Regan is a former Vice Chairman and the Chief Administrative
Officer of KPMG LLP, a leading provider of audit and tax services. Over
his 40 years with KPMG, Regan was involved in a wide range of business
activities, was lead partner for many well-known Fortune 500 companies
and was head of the New York Audit Practice. He is a graduate of Manhattan College,
where he is currently a member of the board of trustees, and served
four years as a naval officer. Regan sits on the Board of Eyetech
Pharmaceuticals, which is a publicly traded company on the Nasdaq Stock
Market. He is also a member and former chairman of the board of
directors for the United Way of Bergen County, NJ.
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AlliedBarton Security Services is the largest American-owned security
officer services company in the United States. AlliedBarton has more
than 38,000 employees in 79 offices serving more than 2,000 customers
coast to coast, including more than 100 Fortune 500 companies.
Established in 1957, AlliedBarton has developed enhanced expertise in a
number of markets, including commercial real estate, higher education,
healthcare, residential communities, manufacturing and distribution,
financial institutions, shopping centers and other commercial
facilities.
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Regan, Michael J. [MC1963]
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* Posted on: Fri, Dec 25 2009 9:15 PM
JObit: Goodman, Robert W. [MC???? RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=137810583
Robert W. GOODMAN
GOODMAN Robert W. of Englewood, died on December 23, 2009.
He is survived by his wife Andrea, daughter Sheilah Goodman Ober, sons
Brian and Daniel Goodman, grandson Max Ober, and sisters Mary E.
Garrahan and Sr. Rita Goodman SSND. He was the adored uncle of Moira,
Elizabeth, Christopher, Joseph, Michael and Great-uncle of Alyse,
Brennan, Chris, Casey and Lillian.
Bob grew up in Leonia, where he attended St. John the Evangelist
Elementary School and graduated Regis High School, N.Y.C. He was a
graduate of Manhattan College
and Villanova Law School. As a parishioner at St. John’s, he was
a charter member and original advocate of Carmel Council 8982 of the
Knights of Columbus. As a Parent at Don Bosco Prep High School in
Ramsey, he served on the Board of Trustees and was active in the
Fathers’ Club. Bob had been a dedicated member of many
organizations over his lifetime, especially including the IAUC (Irish
American Unity Conference) and on the Board of ANJEC (Association of
New Jersey Environmental Commissions).
An Attorney with offices located in Hackensack, Bob found professional
joy in his Adoption practice. He also specialized in Divorce &
Family Law., and Environmental, Real Estate & Municipal Law. Early
in his career, he served for over 6 years as a Bergen County Assistant
Prosecutor. He later achieved admittance as an Attorney to the United
States Supreme Court.
Visitation will be December 27 from 2-6 PM at the Frank A. Patti and
Kenneth Mikatarian Funeral Home, 327 Main Street, Fort Lee. Funeral
Mass at St. John’s, Leonia at 10 AM Monday. In lieu of flowers,
the family requests donations to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF. Call
1-800-FOR-KIDS to donate by phone, or www.unicef.org. For condolences,
directions, or information call (201) 944-0100 or www.frankpatti.com
Published in The Record and Herald News on December 26, 2009
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Goodman, Robert W. [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yhok4kk
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* Posted on: Sat, Dec 26 2009 8:01 AM
ENDNOTE: Jasper “Key West Lou” [MC????] thinks about abortion
http://www.keywestlou.com/2009/12/yesterday-was-not-typical-sunday.html
My Life in Key West
Monday, December 7, 2009
Jasper “Key West Lou” [MC????]
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And back to Saint Ambrose.
The Italians celebrate his day big time. Especially in Milan where he sat as Bishop.
Ambrose was born in Germany around 340 AD. Not an Italian. He died in Milan in 397 AD.
Ambrose was rich. Also, a big time political figure. This is before he
became Bishop of Milan. This is before he was even a priest. In fact,
it is even before he was baptized a Catholic.
The Church had its problems even back then. Powerful political figures were elevated to lofty Church positions.
The Pope wanted to make Ambrose Bishop of Milan. A big job! But he was
not even a baptized Catholic. Ergo, he was not a memebr of the Catholic
Church.
No problem. He was sprinkled with water and baptized. A week later the Pope officially made Ambrose Bishop of Milan!
I do not know why the Pope made Ambrose bishop. Whatever he may have
expected from Ambrose did not materialize. Ambose took the job
seriously. He was not just another political hack.
He gave all his lands and money to the poor. Shades of Saint Anthony. He commenced living the ascetic lifestyle.
Ambrose was not married before he became Bishop. Nor did he marry afterwards. Nor did he fool around.
Clergy were permitted to marry in those days under certain circumstances. Ambrose would have nothing of it.
Theodosius was Emperor at the time. He and Bishop Ambrose had a falling
out over some issue. Bishop Ambrose forbad the Emperor from partaking
of the Sacraments, including receiving Communion. It took seven months
for Theodosius to see the light of day. When Theodosius corrected what
Bishop Ambrose thought were his errant ways, the Bishop returned him to
the Sacraments and the right to receive Communion.
I tell this story on this special day because it reflects what some of
the Catholic Church hierarchy are attempting to do with certain elected
officials over the abortion issue today.
Nothing changes.
The Catholic Church in one of its corrupt times still had members who believed and lived God’s life. As it is today.
I do not know who is right. This abortion issue is difficult. I believe in separation of church and state.
Is refusal to offer communion a violation of that separation? Is abortion a violation of God’s law?
Enjoy your day.
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[JR: Abortion is certainly a difficult issue. And, I certainly don't
hold myself out as a paragon of virtue or the ultimate moral authority.
But certain principles are easily observable to this old injineer. (1)
Abortion kills a potential human life. And is the start of the
"slippery slope". (2) The Catholic Church has a right and duty to
protect and preserve its "brand". Politicians, who voluntarily assert
they are "catholic", have to observe the organization's dogmas. (3) As
a Little L Libertarian, the "separation" is about the proper role of
the State on the People. (4) As a "pro-lifer", I shouldn't be force to
pay taxes for a morally abhorrent activity. (5) Finally, abortion is a
personal issue. The State should have a very small role in protecting
its future citizens. That is to make sure that abortions are as rare as
possible. "Refusal" isn't a violation of the separation. Abortion as it
is performed today most certainly is. Even if there is no God, it's a
contra survival practice for a species. What if we have aborted the
person who would cure cancer? Seems an appropriate Christmas
reflection. Holy Innocents? Hope everyone had a happy holy day.]
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"Bon courage a vous tous"
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
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