JASPER JOTTINGS Week 22 - 2010 May 30
Jasper Jottings - The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College
http://www.jasperjottings.com/2010/jj2010W22.html
INDEX
- POSITRACTION: Salad Spinner Centrifuge
- JNEWS: O’Malley, Thomas [MC1963]
- JBLOGGER: Jasper “OwnItLiveIt” [MC2009] does BX race
- JEMAIL: Bottlik, Geza (MC1960) feels that Chuck Schilling should be 60 or 60½!
- JLINKEDIN: Roggiero, Anne Marie [MC2001] AE at MSRI
- JOBIT: Curcio, Msgr. Ralph V. [MC1976 RIP]
- JLINKEDIN: D’Annunzio, Marc [MC2007] ProjEng at Edwards + Zuck
- JNEWS: Quinn, Peter [MC1969] author novel “The Man Who Never Returned”
- JFOUND: Bailie, Sr. Ann [MC????] Albertus Magnus College honorary degree
- JLINKEDIN: Lucas, Charlie [MC2004] Enterprise Data Management Specialist at IBM
- MFOUND: 1900 Players
- JOBIT: Sullivan, Donald F. [MC1940 RIP]
- JFOUND: Coyne, Shaun J. [MC????] Insurance exec lists Palos Verdes 5BD
- JHQ: June 4-6, 2010 reunion weekend
- JLINKEDIN: Graham, Christopher [MC????] Investment Consultant at Citigroup
- JBLOGGER: Dorn, Philip [MC2010] will teach English in South Korea
- JNEWS: Wilson, Toyelle [MC2003] Prairie View A+M U women bball head coach
- JOBIT: Murphy, Jeremiah Patrick (Jerry) [MC1957 RIP] by Walsh, Joe (MC1958)
- JLINKEDIN: Sanchez, Edwin [MC2002] Latin America BusMgr at Cheil Worldwide
- JNEWS: McLoughlin, John J. [MC1971 RIP] remembered
- JNEWS: Pirone, Thomas [MC????] for Berkeley Heights Town Council on June 8th
- JEMAIL: Reinke, F. John (MC1968) opines on job search
- JOBIT: Gildea, John Peter [MC1936 RIP]
- MFOUND: Vintage 9″ Felt Manhattan College Pennant on eBay
- JEMAIL: Gildea, Bill (MC1962) reports Gildea, John [MC1936 RIP]
- JLINKEDIN: Badinelli, Martin Sr. [MC1987] GM at The Tuxedo Club
- JLINKEDIN: Mischuk-O’Brien, Mia [MC1985] Freelance Writer
- Comment on JFOUND: Schilling, Chuck [MC????] MLB 1958 and later teacher
- Comment on JOBIT: McLoughlin, John J. [MC1971 RIP]
- ENDNOTE: Making tough decisions
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POSITRACTION: Salad Spinner Centrifuge
http://idle.slashdot.org/story/10/05/04/140256/Salad-Spinner-Made-Into-Life-Saving-Centrifuge
Salad Spinner Made Into Life-Saving Centrifuge on Tuesday May 04, @10:49AM
Posted by samzenpus on Tuesday May 04, @10:49AM
from the kitchen-and-lab-equipment dept.
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lucidkoan writes “Two Rice University students have transformed a
simple salad spinner into an electricity-free centrifuge that can be
used to diagnose diseases on the cheap. Created by Lauren Theis and
Lila Kerr, the ingenious DIY centrifuge is cobbled together using a
salad spinner, some plastic lids, combs, yogurt containers, and a hot
glue gun. The simple and easily-replicated design could be an
invaluable tool for clinics the developing world, enabling them to
separate blood to detect diseases like anemia without
electricity.”
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[JR: Another great idea from "the mouths of babes". Stunning. Like the
wheelchairs from discarded patio furniture, or the "squeeze bottle
negative pressure bandage", we have to think like poor people. Not
everything can cost a grazillion dollars. No one will get rich on this,
but it puts real meaning into "Right To Life". Kudos to the Rice
University students; hope us Jasper injineers can match that idea and
raise them two more. This is really being a Good Samaritan!]
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 12:37 PM
JNEWS: O’Malley, Thomas [MC1963]
http://www.newstimes.com/business/article/O-Malley-is-growing-another-oil-company-496191.php
O’Malley is growing another oil company
Peter Healy, Correspondent
Published: 12:32 a.m., Saturday, May 22, 2010
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Thomas O’Malley of Greenwich, the serial oil company CEO, has
acquired a Delaware refinery from Valero Energy Corp. for his new
company, PBF Energy Partners. O’Malley builds oil companies and
sells them off. Contributed Photo: Contributed Photo / Greenwich Time
Contributed
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Falling oil demand, growing use of ethanol and pending environmental
laws could stack the deck against a third royal flush for refining guru
Thomas O’Malley of Greenwich, industry experts say.
O’Malley has made billions of dollars for himself and his
investors by buying Tosco Corp. and Premcor Inc., moving them to
Greenwich, building them up with other oil firms’ castoffs and
selling them for huge gains after the market rebounded.
He seems eager to try his proven modus operandi a third time.
Last month, O’Malley’s latest venture, PBF Energy Partners
of Greenwich, agreed to buy a 190,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery in
Delaware City, Del., that he was quite familiar with for $170 million.
O’Malley is chairman and chief executive officer of PBF, whose
partners are the Blackstone Group, one of the world’s largest
private-equity firms; First Reserve Corp., an energy private-equity
firm with headquarters in Greenwich and offices in Houston and London;
and Zug, Switzerland-based Petroplus, Europe’s largest
independent oil refiner.
Valero Energy Corp. of San Antonio, Texas, shut the Delaware City
facility in November because the refinery was losing $1 million a day.
The deal also would include a 218-megawatt power plant that PBF would
buy for $50 million more. Premcor had owned the refinery under
O’Malley’s leadership.
“I would say Tom is taking an interesting risk here,” said
John Parry, senior equity analyst at IHS Herold, an energy research and
consulting firm with offices in Houston and Norwalk. “He could
survive and make a go of it, but he is not going to make the pools of
money like he did when he built Tosco up. It’s going to be a
tougher nut to crack because refineries are facing tougher
environmental laws.”
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“I like ‘em big. I like them well-located,”
O’Malley said of refineries. He declined an interview request
from Hearst Connecticut Newspapers, said Michael Gayda, senior vice
president, secretary and general counsel for PBF. Gayda is one of seven
PBF executives in the Greenwich headquarters at One Sound Shore Drive,
including O’Malley, who had worked for Tosco, Premcor or both.
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If not oil, golf?
If O’Malley ever retires from the oil-refining business, he might have a future in golf course development.
In March, the Palm Beach Post said O’Malley bought the Ironhorse
Country Club in West Palm Beach, Fla., at federal bankruptcy auction
for $2.85 million. Palm Beach County property records listed the 2009
market value of the 113-acre golf course and country club at $5.86
million.
O’Malley owns a Worth Avenue condo in Palm Beach and recently
bought two Palm City golf courses, the Post reported. His waterfront
home in Greenwich was assessed at more than $16 million on the 2009
Grand List.
He was not born into wealth. Raised in New York City, O’Malley paid for his education at Manhattan College
in the Bronx, N.Y., by driving a taxi on weekends and a school bus for
a private school on weekdays, according to a 2001 article in the New
York Times.
After he graduated in 1963, a friend’s uncle helped him get a job
working in the mailroom of Philipp Brothers, a commodities-trading
company. After 10 years in the company’s European operations, he
was running the company’s energy business.
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O’Malley, Thomas [MC1963]
[JR: And an interesting read!]
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 1:37 PM
JBLOGGER: Jasper “OwnItLiveIt” [MC2009] does BX race
http://ownitliveit.blogspot.com/2010/05/bx-biathlon-review-april-2010.html
Saturday, May 22, 2010
BX Biathlon Review April 2010
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I jumped up to try to catch her, but a combo of stopping from running
fast, being frozen, and then cramping from popping up, I could’t
catch her. The good thing was, was that I closed the gap but she picked
it up even more at the end. She eventually only beat me by 1 minute.
That was a great race because I really pushed myself despite the
weather. I coulda used the rain as an xcuse, but since I felt good, no
knee pain, no stiches, no stomach gastro issues, I pushed. I pushed and
ganed both mentally + phycially and it sure did help me with long
branch :)
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Jasper “OwnItLiveIt” [MC2009?]
[JR: OK, fellow Jasper detectives, I'd like a name please! Probably 2009 graduate in exercise science.]
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 3:37 PM
JEMAIL: Bottlik, Geza (MC1960) feels that Chuck Schilling should be 60 or 60½!
Re: Chuck Schilling
Hi: Chuck Schilling was officially the class of ’61, BME,
although those of us he went to classes with consider him part of the
first ME class, 1960. And of course are very aware of his fine play at
second base!
Geza Bottlik, BME, 1960
[JR: Thanks! As far as I'm concerned, we can place him where ever it
best fits. I just try for the right decade, but Mike insists I try to
get the 3s and 8s right. Wonder why I haven't heard this before.
There's so much DIKW locked up out there. We have to get our fellow
Jaspers to dribble some on the keyboards before it's lost. Hmmm, maybe
if I put an "adult refreshment" near the keyboard that might attract
them?]
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 6:59 PM
JLINKEDIN: Roggiero, Anne Marie [MC2001] AE at MSRI
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/anne-marie-roggiero/21/368/622
Roggiero, Anne Marie [MC2001]
Account Executive at MSRI, The Richards Organization
Marketing and Advertising Professional
Greater New York City Area
Marketing and Advertising
Specialties: adobe photoshop, advertising, billing, budgeting, customer
relations, customer service, macintosh, microsoft excel, microsoft
office, microsoft outlook express, microsoft powerpoint, microsoft
publisher, microsoft windows, microsoft word, newspaper/print
advertising, print media, quark, real estate, reconciling, scheduling,
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 8:14 PM
JOBIT: Curcio, Msgr. Ralph V. [MC1976 RIP]
http://www.cny.org/archive/ob/ob052010.htm
Msgr. Ralph V. Curcio …
… who served as pastor and parochial vicar of Our Lady of Mercy
parish in Port Chester, died May 9 at White Plains Hospital. He was 77.
Archbishop Dolan offered the Funeral Mass May 14 at Our Lady of Mercy
Church. Msgr. John B. Sullivan, a former pastor of St. Mary’s in
the Bronx, was the homilist.
Msgr. Curcio was pastor of Our Lady of Mercy from 1996 to 2007, and he
was parochial vicar there from 1989 to 1996. He also served for many
years as an Army chaplain. Msgr. Curcio was pastor of Our Lady of Mercy
during its 150th anniversary celebration in 2004. Along with the
festivities, the church was freshly painted and its rose window, bell
tower and roof were repaired. At the parish, Msgr. Curcio “was
busy all the time,” said Msgr. Sullivan, a seminary classmate.
“Any time I saw him, he was always going someplace. He was on a
mission all the time.” Recalling their seminary days, he told CNY
that Msgr. Curcio was always on time, and at the seminary he had the
job of “regulator,” with the duty of ringing bells for the
seminarians to wake up, pray, start classes and begin meals. “He
just loved being a priest,” Msgr. Sullivan said. “He was
particularly fond of helping the sick. He did a lot of hospital
work,” which fit Msgr. Curcio’s unassuming and quiet
personality. “He just went about doing his work,” Msgr.
Sullivan said.
Msgr. Curcio served as parochial vicar of Infant Savior in Pine Bush,
1968-1971 and 1967-1968; Our Lady of Grace in the Bronx, 1968; and St.
Ann’s in Yonkers, 1961-1964. He briefly served as chaplain at St.
Francis Hospital in Port Jervis in 1967. He served as a chaplain at
Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in Manhattan and as parochial vicar at
St. Rose of Lima in Manhattan, from 1971 until 1989. He was a U.S. Army
chaplain from 1964 until 1967, during which he served for a year in
Vietnam. He was awarded the Air Medal for flying under combat
conditions. In 1987 he was promoted to colonel in the U.S. Army
Reserves. He retired as a full colonel in 1993. After leaving Our Lady
of Mercy parish in 2007, he served for two years as senior priest
chaplain at White Plains Hospital, with residence at St.
Bernard’s, White Plains.
Born in the Bronx, he attended Cathedral College in Manhattan before
entering St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. He was ordained in
1961 and named a monsignor in 2006. He held a master’s degree in
counseling from Manhattan College. He is survived by his sisters, Theresa Curcio and Ida Celentano. Burial was in Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Valhalla.
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Curcio, Msgr. Ralph V. [MC???? RIP]
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Dear John,
I believe that Msgr is a member of the Class of 1976.
May He Rest In Peace,
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Curcio, Msgr. Ralph V. [MC1976 RIP]
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 11:22 PM
* Updated: Tue, May 25 2010 9:11 AM
JLINKEDIN: D’Annunzio, Marc [MC2007] ProjEng at Edwards + Zuck
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/marc-d-annunzio/21/2aa/754
D’Annunzio, Marc [MC2007]
Project Engineer at Edwards & Zuck
Greater New York City Area
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
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* Posted on: Mon, May 24 2010 3:21 PM
JNEWS: Quinn, Peter [MC1969] author novel “The Man Who Never Returned”
http://theoverlookpress.blogspot.com/2010/05/meet-peter-quinn-author-of-man-who.html
Monday, May 24, 2010
Meet Peter Quinn, Author of THE MAN WHO NEVER RETURNED, at Book Expo America on May 26
Attention BEA Attendees! Peter Quinn, author of the forthcoming novel
The Man Who Never Returned, will autograph advance reading copies on
Wednesday, May 26, 1pm, at the BEA Autographing Area, Table 9.
Novelist, political historian, and foremost chronicler of New York
City, Peter Quinn is the author of Banished Children of Eve, Hour of
the Cat, and a collection of essays, Looking for Jimmy: In Search of
Irish America.
Quinn co-wrote the script for the 1987 television documentary
“McSorley’s New York,” which was awarded a New
York-area Emmy for “Outstanding Historical Programming.” He
has participated as a guest commentator in several PBS documentaries,
including “The Irish in America;” “New York: A
Documentary Film;” “The Life and Times of Stephen
Foster,” as well as the Academy Award-nominated film, “The
Passion of Sister Rose.” He was an advisor on Martin
Scorcese’s film “Gangs of New York.” He helped
conceive and script the six-part documentary “The Road to the
White House,” which aired on TG4, in Ireland, in 2009.
Along with his book writing, Quinn was the editor of The Recorder: The
Journal of the American Irish Historical Society from 1986 to 1993. He
has published articles and reviews in The New York Times, Commonweal,
America, American Heritage, The Catholic Historical Review, The
Philadelphia Enquirer, The L.A. Times, Eiré-Ireland, and in
numerous other newspapers and journals. At present, Quinn is on the
advisory boards of the American Irish Historical Society, NYU’s
Glucksman Ireland House, the Tenement Museum and the New York City
Landmark Conservancy.
In 1979, Quinn was appointed to the staff of Governor Hugh Carey as
chief speechwriter. He continued in that role under Governor Mario
Cuomo, helping craft the Governor’s 1984 Democratic Convention
speech and his address on religion and politics at Notre Dame
University.
Peter Quinn joined Time Inc. as the chief speechwriter in 1985 and
retired as corporate editorial director for Time Warner at the end of
2007. He received a B.A. from Manhattan College
in 1969, an M.A. in history from Fordham University in 1974 and
completed all the requirements for a doctorate except the dissertation.
He was awarded a Ph.D., honoris causa, by Manhattan College in 2002.
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Quinn, Peter [MC1969]
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* Posted on: Mon, May 24 2010 11:19 PM
JFOUND: Bailie, Sr. Ann [MC????] Albertus Magnus College honorary degree
http://www.albertus.edu/news-events/news-items/commencement.html
Albertus Magnus College on Sunday, May 16, celebrated its 87th
Commencement, awarding more than 700 undergraduate and graduate degrees
in an outdoor ceremony in from of venerable Rosary Hall. Thousands of
family members and friends cheered and applauded the graduating
students and honorary degree recipients.
Awarded were 115 Associate degrees, 414 Bachelor degrees and 200 Master
degrees. Among the jubilant new alumni are a father and son who
received MBAs; a husband who earned a Master of Arts in Liberal Studies
degree and his wife who earned a Bachelor of Science degree; a mother
and daughter earning Bachelor’s degrees; father and daughter
receiving Bachelor’s degrees; and many siblings completing
various degree programs.
Bishop Theodore L. Brooks, pastor of the Beulah Heights Pentecostal and
recipient of an Albertus honorary degree in 2003, gave the charge to
the graduates and the benediction.
Biographies and citations for the 2010 honorary degree
recipients– Carl A. Anderson, Sister Ann Bailie, O.P., Jane Nady
Sigmon ’70 and Lula White—follow.
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SISTER ANN BAILIE, O.P.
DOCTOR OF HUMANE LETTERS
Dominican Sister of Peace, administrator and master teacher, Sister Ann
Bailie has led a dedicated life of service as an active and committed
member of her religious congregation. During four decades at Albertus
Magnus College, she has personified the Dominican Order’s motto:
to contemplate and to share with others the fruits of contemplation.
A passionate New Yorker, Sister Ann was born and grew up in Manhattan,
attending schools where she was taught and inspired by Dominican
Sisters. She attended St. Vincent Ferrer Elementary School and
Dominican Academy. Both provided a solid academic and spiritual
foundation, which would one day change the course of her life. After
two years at Hunter College of the City of New York, she made the
decision to join the Dominican Order. She received her bachelor’s
degree from Manhattan College
and went on to earn a master’s degree in French Language and
Literature from Université Laval in Québec City; she also
completed advanced studies in French literature at New York University.
Prior to coming to Albertus, Sister Ann was a secondary school
principal, and teacher of French, science and math for many years. Here
at the College, she is an associate professor of French, and has
chaired both the French and foreign language departments; in recent
years, she has eloquently engaged numbers of Albertus students in the
study of the humanities.
Sister Ann Bailie held a Yale University Visiting Faculty Fellowship
and studied in Paris on a Fulbright U.S. Government Fellowship. Over
the years, this professor extraordinaire and thoughtful member of the
Albertus community of scholars has inspired and mentored countless
students in the College’s day and evening programs. She has
transmitted her enthusiasm for languages and other cultures, especially
her beloved French, to students of all ages. Sister Ann’s
complete dedication to the adventure of education has made the academic
journey of her students one that inspires both lifelong learning and
personal joie de vivre.
Presentation
Sister Ann Bailie, O.P., member of the Dominican Sisters of Peace and
associate professor of French and chair of the Department of Foreign
Language at Albertus Magnus College, you have led a life of service to
others and have done so with good humor and sensitivity. You have
taught, encouraged, nurtured and inspired students of all ages here at
Albertus.
Saint Thomas Aquinas, one of the patron saints of this College, wrote
in his great work the Summa Theologica: “Better to illuminate
than merely to shine, to deliver to others contemplated truths than
merely to contemplate.” You, Sister Ann, are, indeed the
personification of these ideals.”
Degree Citation
Sister Ann Bailie, Dominican Sister of Peace, we at Albertus say mille
fois merci for your selfless devotion and faithful service to your
religious congregation and to this College.
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Bailie, Sr. Ann [MC????]
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* Posted on: Tue, May 25 2010 12:14 AM
JLINKEDIN: Lucas, Charlie [MC2004] Enterprise Data Management Specialist at IBM
http://www.linkedin.com/in/charleslucas
Lucas, Charlie [MC2004]
Enterprise Data Management Specialist at IBM
Greater New York City Area
Information Technology and Services
Summary: 5+ year experience selling IT solutions while managing several
Brand Specialty Representatives, 20 Telesales Representatives, 50+
Business partners into 3000+ accounts. Business and relationship
manager for IBM Software in Mid Market Accounts across all Industries
with focus on selling solutions across all functional areas of IBM
Software Portfolio: storage and information management, security and
access control, eCommerce, portals and collaboration technologies,
application development lifecycle tools and process technologies,
application servers and middleware, and systems management tools. I
have recently developed sales plans focusing on new IBM products that
are in the early adoptive stages to the market.
Specialties: Creation and execution of sales strategy for IBM software
portfolio for major accounts. Product portfolio includes database and
information managementaq, people collaboration tools and portals,
business integration infrastructure, systems management, application
development tools and application servers.
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* Posted on: Tue, May 25 2010 2:45 PM
MFOUND: 1900 Players
http://cgi.ebay.com/CIRCA-1900-PHOTOS-MANHATTAN-COLLEGE-FOOTBALL-PLAYERS-/320537627854
CIRCA 1900 PHOTOS MANHATTAN COLLEGE FOOTBALL PLAYERS
Item condition: –
Time left: 13h 52m 9s (May 26, 201019:02:20 PDT)
Bid history: 4 bids[Refresh bidhistory]
Current bid: US $4.53
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Mulchay, Jack [MC????]
O?, Robert J [MC????]
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 8:28 AM
JOBIT: Sullivan, Donald F. [MC1940 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/venturacountystar/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=143123356
Col. Donald F. Sullivan (1919 – 2010)
13 May, 1919 – 23 May, 2010
Donald F. Sullivan, longtime resident of Ventura County, celebrated his
91st birthday with family on the 15th of May, fell ill on the 19th
while traveling to the East Coast, and died peacefully at home on the
23rd, one day after his 67th wedding anniversary with his beloved Helen.
Colonel Sullivan was born and raised on Staten Island, learned to love the Yankees early, earned an engineering degree from Manhattan College (1940), and joined the Marine Corps after Pearl Harbor. He served in both WWII and the Korean Conflict.
After his war service he joined the Department of Defense at Point Mugu
and rose to Technical Director of the Naval Missile Center. He was a
graduate of the Harvard University School of Business Management.
Donald was a lifelong member of the Knights of Columbus and served as
Grand Knight of the Oxnard Council #750. Retiring in 1972,
“Papa” Sullivan devoted his time to a growing number of
grandchildren and great-grandchildren, multiple charities, and travel
with his family and friends. He was especially fond of traveling to
Europe and Asia with Helen and his brother, Jack, and sister-in-law,
Ginny.
Donald is survived by his wife, Helen, of 67 years; sister, Betty of
Naples, Fla.; five children: Peter (Marie) of Larkspur, John (Mary
Ellen) of Torrance, Donald (Genevieve) of San Francisco, Kathi (Jim) of
Ventura, and Betsy (Michael) of La Canada; 21 grandchildren and 12
great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was loved by
all and will be greatly missed.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. with the Rosary beginning at 7
p.m. on Thursday, May 27 at Reardon’s Funeral Home located at 757
E. Main St., Ventura. The Requiem Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on
Friday, May 28 at Our Lady of Assumption Catholic Church located at
3175 Telegraph Rd., Ventura. The burial services will immediately
follow at the Santa Clara Cemetery located at 2370 North H Street in
Oxnard. Reception will be held after the interment.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Catholic Charities,
303 N. Ventura Ave., Ventura, CA 93001-1961, or a charity of your
choice.
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Sullivan, Donald F. [MC1940 RIP]
Guestbook: http://goo.gl/waQo
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 8:36 AM
JFOUND: Coyne, Shaun J. [MC????] Insurance exec lists Palos Verdes 5BD
http://losangeles.blockshopper.com/news/story/2400071544-Insurance_exec_lists_Palos_Verdes_5BD_for_3_1M
Insurance exec lists Palos Verdes 5BD by Ryan Anderson, published May 25, 2010
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Shaun J. Coyne and Priscilla Coyne have listed for sale a five-bedroom,
4.5-bath home at 2300 Via La Brea in Palos Verdes Estates {Privacy
Invoked}.
The Coynes bought the property for {Privacy Invoked} million in June
2002. The 4,778-square-foot house was built in 2001 at Central Palos
Verdes Estates. Raju Chhabria of Shorewood Realtors Inc. is the listing
agent.
Mr. Coyne is chief information officer at State Fund, a
California-based provider of workers’ compensation insurance.
Before joining State Fund in 2009, he was vice president and chief
information officer of Toyota Financial Services in Torrance. He also
worked for General Electric as vice president and chief technical
officer.
He earned his B.S. in computer information systems and marketing from Manhattan College.
According to BlockShopper.com, there have been 105 home sales in Palos
Verdes Real Estates during the past 12 months, with a median sales
price of $1.3 million.
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Coyne, Shaun J. [MC????]
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 9:10 AM
JHQ: June 4-6, 2010 reunion weekend
June 4-6, 2010
The alumni relations office is proud to welcome you back to Manhattan
College for your upcoming Reunion Weekend celebration. Please join us
for all or part of an exciting events lineup planned for you, your
family and friends. Visit our webpage at www.manhattan.edu/reunion
to plan your return to the College so that you can thoroughly enjoy the
campus, the neighborhood, and, most importantly, reconnect with
classmates and other alumni.
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 1:09 PM
JLINKEDIN: Graham, Christopher [MC????] Investment Consultant at Citigroup
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/christopher-graham/8/451/476
Graham, Christopher [MC????]
Investment Consultant at Citigroup
Greater New York City Area
Financial Services
Summary: To utilize my professional skills and experience along with my
educational achievements, allowing me to successfully transition into a
financial market analysis career.
Specialties: budgeting, business development, corporate finance,
credit, customer relations, fixed income, funds, investments,
marketing, microsoft excel, microsoft office 98, modeling, relationship
management, sales,
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 2:35 PM
JBLOGGER: Dorn, Philip [MC2010] will teach English in South Korea
http://philipinkorea.blogspot.com/2010/05/post-grad-life.html
26 May 2010
Moving Forward
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I find it hard to explain how I feel about leaving Manhattan College after four years. I will let someone else do it for me:
So you’re scared and you’re thinking
that maybe we ain’t that young anymore
-Bruce Springsteen
And so I move on to summer. Filled with no expectations, only
possibilities. Then, I will land in South Korea and my journey will
begin. Until next time.
-PD
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After four incredible years at Manhattan College, I will be spending
three hundred and sixty-five days in South Korea teaching English and
traveling around Asia. This blog is a way for me to share my
experiences, thoughts, and pictures with you. I’ll be seeing you.
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Dorn, Philip [MC2010]
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 10:30 PM
JNEWS: Wilson, Toyelle [MC2003] Prairie View A+M U women bball head coach
http://www.pvamu.edu/pages/285.asp?item=44366
Wilson Elevated To Head Women’s Basketball Coach
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 06:31 PM
Prairie View A&M University Athletic Director Fred Washington
announced today the promotion of Toyelle Wilson to head coach of the
women’s basketball team.
“We’re glad to have been able to retain Coach Wilson and
are excited about the future of our women’s basketball
program,” said Washington. “Wilson has been a part of all
the success we’ve had and is deserving of a chance to show
everyone her ability to coach on this level.”
Prior to accepting the position of head coach, Wilson spent the past
four seasons as the top assistant coach for the Lady Panthers and
played a large role in Prairie View A&M’s success with four
consecutive postseason appearances, three straight Southwestern
Athletic Conference regular season titles, two NCAA Tournament and two
Women’s NIT berths. Off the court, Wilson was involved in all
aspects of the program with special emphasis on recruiting, the
development of the team’s perimeter players, scouting, film
breakdown, game strategy and operations such as team travel.
“I’m unbelievably excited to be the head coach at Prairie
View A&M University,” stated Wilson. “It’s an
incredible opportunity that I’ve been given by Mr. Washington and
our President Dr. Wright and I’m honored they felt I was the
right person to continue the success of this program. I take that honor
very seriously, and I’m going to work incredibly hard to prove
them and others right while continuing to build on the success that
we’ve had over the last four years.”
No stranger to turnarounds, Wilson coached three seasons at Robert
Morris University in Pittsburgh, Pa. and played an integral role in the
program’s ascension during her tenure. In only her second season
on staff, RMU finished 20-10 and performed the third-biggest turnaround
in NCAA history among teams after one season play. In addition, it only
marked the third time in program history that Robert Morris had tallied
a 20-win season.
A native of Camden, N.J., Wilson holds a bachelor’s in business
management from Manhattan College in 2003 and was a four-year
letterwinner on the court. As a freshman, Wilson started 18-of-29 games
for the Lady Jaspers and capped off her career in 2002-03 by leading
Manhattan to an NCAA Tournament berth and a Metro Atlantic Athletic
Conference Championship with a 20-10 overall and 15-3 MAAC record. She
also served as team captain during her stint and earned Defensive
Player of the Year honors.
“Coach Wilson has been a part of championship teams as a
student-athlete in college and a coach,” said Assistant Athletic
Director for Female Sports Alicia Pete. “Based on her knowledge
and wisdom of the game, I anticipate she’ll continue to uphold
the winning tradition she has helped establish during her tenure at
Prairie View A&M.”
Wilson, 28, is one of the youngest NCAA Division I head women’s coaches in the country.
“Lastly, I would like to thank Coach (Cynthia)
Cooper-Dyke,” added Wilson. “She trusted in me and all the
things I could bring and do for her and the team when I arrived 4 years
ago. She has taught me so much that I will take with me as I lead my
team in the future and in life. I am so grateful to have had her in my
life and words can never explain how valuable she has been not only as
a mentor but as a friend. She told me that she believes I will do an
awesome job.”
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* Posted on: Wed, May 26 2010 10:47 PM
* Updated: Thu, May 27 2010 4:29 AM
JOBIT: Murphy, Jeremiah Patrick (Jerry) [MC1957 RIP] by Walsh, Joe (MC1958)
Hi John, I believe Jerry Murphy graduated from Manhattan in 1957, the business school.
P.S. My email domain has changed from {Privacy Invoked} to {Privacy Invoked}. Thanks
Joe Walsh, ‘58A
[JR: No, Joe, THANK YOU. I’d have never seen this because it
didn’t mention MC. That’s why we need
“eyeballs” aot mechanical searches. And, I won’t even
nag you about the need to have an eternal email address tied to a
domain you own. :-) … Well maybe a little bit.]
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/savannah/obituary.aspx?n=jeremiah-patrick-murphy-jerry&pid=143129084
SAVANNAH – Jeremiah Patrick Murphy (Jerry) passed away peacefully
at Savannah Hospice House on May 25, 2010 after a brief illness of
brain cancer.
Jerry is survived by Mary Lyons Murphy, his devoted wife of almost 45
years, and one daughter, Mary Frances Murphy of Savannah and his
special companion Tigger (“cat”); cousins Kathleen Keely,
Sally Anne and Tom Quinn and Jack McGauvran and wife Kathy and many
dear friends and neighbors. He was predeceased by his parents Ann and
Jeremiah Murphy of Inwood on the Hudson, New York. Jerry and Mary were
both born and raised in New York City. They met while Jerry was with
Ford Motor Corporation and she with General Motors. Later, Jerry would
join General Motors, where he rose to zone manager of Buick Motor
Division, serving in the New York, Pittsburgh and Atlanta zones. Jerry
retired after 30-plus year career with GM. Jerry continued his
involvement with the automobile business, having been summoned to work
on special projects with dealers for several years beyond his
retirement.
In 2001, Jerry and his family moved from Atlanta to The Landings, in
Savannah, Georgia. Jerry developed a love for the South during his
youth, having lived in Alabama for a time while his father was
completing officer’s training school with the Army. He relished
the times GM would transfer him to Georgia. Jerry loved being a
Southerner but proudly maintained a “bit” of his New York
accent.
Jerry will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, and
wonderful loyal friend. Those who knew Jerry knew that he was a very
intelligent gentle man with a great sense of humor. His dry wit
frequently caught his friends off guard.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 26 from 5pm to 7 pm at Fox and
Weeks’ Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Drive, Savannah, GA
31406. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. A Memorial Mass
celebrating the life of Jeremiah Patrick Murphy will be held on
Thursday, May 27 at 10am at St. James the Less, Catholic Church, 8412
Whitfield Avenue, Savannah, Georgia followed by interment at The
Catholic Cemetery. Remembrances may be made to St. James Catholic
Church, 8412 Whitfield Ave., Savannah, GA 31406 or Hospice Savannah,
Inc., P.O. Box 13190, Savannah, GA 31416. Please sign our on-line guest
book at www.foxandweeks.com Savannah Morning News May 27, 2010 Please
sign our Obituary Guest Book at savannahnow.com/obituaries .
Published in Savannah Morning News from May 26 to May 27, 2010
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Murphy, Jeremiah Patrick (Jerry) [MC1957 RIP]
Guestbook: http://goo.gl/SRFn
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* Posted on: Thu, May 27 2010 12:07 PM
JLINKEDIN: Sanchez, Edwin [MC2002] Latin America BusMgr at Cheil Worldwide
http://www.linkedin.com/in/edwincsanchez
Sanchez, Edwin [MC2002]
Latin America Business Manager at Cheil Worldwide Inc.
Greater New York City Area
Education
Manhattan College
BA , Marketing (E-Commerce) , 1998 — 2002
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* Posted on: Thu, May 27 2010 3:20 PM
JNEWS: McLoughlin, John J. [MC1971 RIP] remembered
http://www.npicenter.com/anm/templates/newsATemp.aspx?articleid=27418&zoneid=34
Soft Gel Mourns Loss of John McLoughlin, Sales Director
2010-05-27 – Soft Gel Technologies
Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. sadly announced the loss of John
McLoughlin, their Sales Director of 11 years. McLoughlin, 69, of New
Milford, CT, died on May 19, 2010, at at his residence. His career in
the natural products industry began almost 30 years ago. His sales
experience at Banner Pharmacaps proved to be an invaluable resource for
his tenure at Soft Gel Technologies. He was beloved by both co-workers
and customers.
“John was a true friend and an invaluable asset to our
company,” said Steve Holtby, President and CEO of Soft Gel
Technologies, Inc. “He treated everyone with respect and
wasn’t afraid to share his sense of humor. Most importantly, he
served as a mentor to those he worked with, especially within our Sales
Department. We feel fortunate to have such a wonderful man be a part of
our team. He will be sorely missed by all of us.”
“John was a tenacious salesperson, but he did it with kindness
and finesse,” said Diane Hembree, Vice President, Sales
Administration of Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. “I admired his work
ethic and the way he’d foster relationships with every single
person he met. Most of all, he was a long-time friend and co-worker. I
will miss him.”
McLoughlin was born in New York City. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army
and a graduate of Manhattan College in New York City. Having New York
roots shaped his choice of sport teams; he was an avid Giants and
Yankees fan. He was proud of his Irish Catholic heritage, and had plans
of becoming a priest until he met his wife, Margaret, known as
“Gretta”. McLoughlin was a devoted father and grandfather,
as well. He is survived by his wife, four children: Jennifer, Kevin,
Michelle, and Danny, four grandchildren, and countless numbers of
loving family, friends and associates in the U.S. and Ireland. He was
predeceased by a son, Brendan. Services were held on May 21, 2010 at
Our Lady of the Lakes Church, New Milford.
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Holtby added, “John’s legacy lives on at Soft Gel. We will
always think of him when the Notre Dame Victory March song plays, as
this was his cell phone ringtone.”
About Soft Gel Technologies, Inc. ®
Soft Gel Technologies, Inc.® is a leading contract manufacturer
providing specialty soft gelatin encapsulation capabilities exclusively
to the dietary supplement industry. It is a privately held company
based in Los Angeles, CA, and was founded in 1995. The portfolio of
unique patented ingredients, proprietary production technologies,
global sourcing and ability to provide a full range of product
development and marketing services allow us to provide a distinct
advantage to our business partners. For additional information, please
refer to www.soft-gel.com or contact us at (800) 360-7484.
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* Posted on: Thu, May 27 2010 4:08 PM
JNEWS: Pirone, Thomas [MC????] for Berkeley Heights Town Council on June 8th
http://www.nj.com/independentpress/index.ssf/2010/05/post_25.html
Berkeley Heights news »
Pirone cites experience on Town Council
By Independent Press
May 27, 2010, 9:20AM
The following statement was submitted by Thomas Pirone, candidate in
the contested Republican Primary for Berkeley Heights Town Council.
Thomas Pirone and Kevin Hayes are running for Town Council in the
Republican Primary on Tuesday June 8. The polls will be open from 6
a.m.to 8 p.m.
Tom Pirone is an Assistant Vice President – Manager at
Moody’s Investors Service. He continues to work with their Public
Finance group, has experience in contract negotiation, project
management, and business analysis. Tom earned a bachelor’s degree
in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College. He has lived in
Berkeley Heights for 14 years with his wife and children. Tom is a Boy
Scout Merit Badge Councilor in the District for Citizenship in the
Community, Nation, and World, as well as Carpentry. He has volunteered
at service projects in our town such as the “Suburban Chamber of
Commerce Clean Up Day” picking up roadside trash. Tom Pirone has
served on the Berkeley Heights: Town Council for one year, Office of
Emergency Management for 2 years, Planning Board for four years, and
the Master Plan Subcommittee.
Tom and Kevin believe the council should be a strong steward of the
community’s finances. This means being efficient and responsible
with taxpayer dollars. The Council should require tight expenditure
controls, conservative revenue forecasting, and long term planning. Tom
Pirone is trained in municipal finance, budgeting, and planning.
As Councilman, Mr. Pirone’s suggestions resulted in budget
reductions. While in office, services were not substantially cut,
police cars with high mileage were replaced, six streets were repaved,
and worn parts were replaced at the sewage treatment plant. This
combined with shopping for more cost effective insurance and other cost
reductions made for a reasonable balance between infrastructure
investment and cost containment, minimizing taxes without reducing
services.
To measure the effectiveness of a councilman you need to examine more
than the voting record. You should look at the initiative shown and the
results delivered. While on the Council Mr. Pirone found NJ tuition
assistance for our Fire and Rescue volunteers’ families. He also
helped stop the expansion of Exit 43 off Interstate 78 by lobbying
NJTPA and county officials. He requested the Administrator have Public
Works perform minor repairs to the Berkeley Heights Rescue Squad
building, and to conduct a ceremony honoring returning war veterans.
As Council Representative to the Planning Board Tom Pirone voted for
initiatives to bring jobs and tax dollars to Berkeley Heights. He voted
to construct the Loreal Headquarters and LifeTime Fitness in town that
now bring in enough money through property taxes put 40 children
through school, and pay for a few municipal employees every year. The
taxes these two buildings contribute pay for much more services than
they consume. Mr. Pirone has served on the Berkeley Heights Planning
Board for the past 4 years and was a key member in updating the Master
Plan that called for less housing density at the edges of downtown and
lower building heights downtown which both keep Berkeley Heights
suburban.
Please vote for responsible and reasonable governance on Tuesday June
8; vote Thomas Pirone and Kevin Hayes for Town Council and Joe Bruno
for Mayor. The polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m..
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Pirone, Thomas [MC????]
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* Posted on: Thu, May 27 2010 4:17 PM
JEMAIL: Reinke, F. John (MC1968) opines on job search
FROM YAHOO ANSWERS
Question
I need Help getting a job?
i really need a good job. I wanna work as a receptionist but its hard
because i have No Experience. im a full time student at an Manhattan
College so i dont have time to have a job. But i would like to have
one. i dont have experience but i am great with people and im patient,
always on time,i just need help…What should i do??
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Best Answer – Chosen by Voters
Well having worked full time while I went to school full time, (and
dated full time and did lots of partying full time, great life in
school), it not easy to get everything done.
Having said that get over to the Placement Office, if your
“manhattan college” is the same as my “manhattan
college” (i.e., manhattan dot edu), the go see Ms. Apel and Ms.
Blocker are get their advice. If it’s a different
“manhattan college”, the names will be different but all
schools have the same functions.
If you want to do it yourself, take a stroll up and down Broadway and
Riverdale Avenue at a non busy time and stop and chat with each
business owner.
Then take the yellow pages for Riverdale and call all the places that might use a receptionist.
Finally, register with some of the day work places in the vicinity of
the college. Go for the day work nearby and see what you can learn.
You may want to also chat with Marketing Prof (Predmore if manhattan
dot edu; different name if not), to give you some more ideas how to
market yourself.
Congrats on seeking employment now. It will benefit you later, when you graduate, and want to get a real job.
Remember, I think: Success for your generation is: (1) ruthless
financial discipline — no bad debt; (2) a life long interest in
learning — education — a degree — they can’t
take it away from you; (3) a NON-OFFSHORABLE white collar job in order
to save big bux; (4) a blue collar skill for hard times — never
saw a poor plumber; (5) one or more internet based businesses —
your store is always open; (6) a free time hobby that generates income;
and (7) a large will-maintained network of people who can
“help” you.
So build that network now.
Good luck,
fjohn68
Source(s):
First hand knowledge of manhattan college faculty and staff
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[JR: Just sharing my opinion on anyone who mentions: MC. Doesn't even have to be OUR mc. ROFL? At least a lol!]
[JR: P.S. "Best -- voted by readers" is the result of ONE vote. Not me!]
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* Posted on: Thu, May 27 2010 9:08 PM
JOBIT: Gildea, John Peter [MC1936 RIP]
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=143181318
John Peter Gildea
(Asbury Park Press)
JOHN PETER GILDEA
AGE: 96 SEA GIRT
John Peter Gildea, 96, of Sea Girt, died Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at
Meridian Subacute Rehabilitation, Wall, surrounded by his loving
family. Born in New York City, John lived in Bronx, N.Y. before moving
to Teaneck, where he attended St. Joseph’s Catholic Church,
Bogota. While a parishioner of St. Joseph’s, he was president of
the Holy Name Society and developed the parish’s CCD Program into
a full school of religion. He was active in the Player’s Guild
and the Knights of Columbus. In 1974, they moved to Sea Girt and became
an active member of St. Mark’s Church, where he was active in the
Evangelization Program and the Holy Name Society. He was a graduate of Manhattan College,
Class of 1936, where he was a member of it’s Honor Fraternity,
Epsilon Sigma Pi. He began his career as an accountant with Caltex Oil
Company. He joined the war effort as a Special Agent with the Treasury
Department as Special Agent in Foreign Funds Control. He retired as
supervisor and special agent in the Internal Revenue Service after 30
years to accept an assignment as Special Agent with the New Jersey
State Commission of Investigation where he served until 1976.
John was predeceased by his parents, Peter and Mary Ellen Kean Gildea;
his brother, William Gildea; and his sisters, Anne Maguire and Rose
Reichert. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Mary O’Day
Gildea; three daughters, Mary Cashman, Barbara Grosso, and Jeanne
Gildea; 10 grandchildren, James, Gregory, Kevin and Timothy Cashman,
Maureen Cashman Klein, Frank, Robert, Christopher, Charles and Paul
Grosso; and 17 great-grandchildren.
Friends are invited to call from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday,
May 28 at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Highway 35, Wall. A Mass
of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 29 at
St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 215 Crescent Parkway, Sea Girt.
Entombment will follow in St. Catharine’s Mausoleum, Wall. In
lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either Manhattan College,
4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, NY 10471 or Christian
Brothers Academy, Newman Springs Road, Lincroft. For more information
and condolences, please visit www.obrienfuneralhome.com.
Published in Asbury Park Press on May 28, 2010
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Gildea, John Peter [MC1936 RIP]
Guestbook: http://goo.gl/HJPr
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* Posted on: Fri, May 28 2010 6:51 AM
MFOUND: Vintage 9″ Felt Manhattan College Pennant on eBay
http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-9-Felt-College-Pennant-MANHATTAN-COLLEGE-/390200882874
eBay: Find Vintage 9″ Felt College Pennant MANHATTAN COLLEGE in the Collectibles
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* Posted on: Fri, May 28 2010 7:02 AM
JEMAIL: Gildea, Bill (MC1962) reports Gildea, John [MC1936 RIP]
I am saddened to advise you that my Uncle, John Gildea, Manhattan
’36, passed away yesterday at the age of 96, He was also a
graduate of the Prep.
Uncle John served as an Agent for the US Treasury Dept. and later for the State of NJ.
He is survived by his wife Mary and daughters, Mary, Barbara and Jean.
He has been a long time supporter of the College, the Prep and the
Christian Brothers and the family has asked that in lieu of flowers
etc, donations be made to Manhattan College, the Prep and/or Christian
Brothers Acadamy in his memory.
Bill Gildea ’62
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[JR: I caught the obit and recognized the name, but didn't make the
connection. Sorry for your loss. And for all our loss. Would have liked
to capture all his MC experience.]
http://jasperjottings-daily.com/2010/05/28/jobit-gildea-john-peter-mc1936-rip/
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* Posted on: Fri, May 28 2010 1:11 PM
* Updated: Fri, May 28 2010 5:19 PM
JLINKEDIN: Badinelli, Martin Sr. [MC1987] GM at The Tuxedo Club
http://www.linkedin.com/pub/martin-badinelli-sr-ccm-cce/11/a76/1b
Badinelli, Martin Sr. [MC1987]
General Manager at The Tuxedo Club
Greater New York City Area
Recreational Facilities and Services
Certified Chief Executive, 2008
CMAA Honor Society, 2004
Certified Club Manager, 1998
Recertified 2000, 2005, 2010
Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus Candlewood Lk. Council
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* Posted on: Fri, May 28 2010 2:41 PM
JLINKEDIN: Mischuk-O’Brien, Mia [MC1985] Freelance Writer
http://www.linkedin.com/in/miamischukobrien
Mischuk-O’Brien, Mia [MC1985]
Freelance Writer, Editor & Owner of CaffCon Copywriting, and Editor at North Jersey Media Group
Greater New York City Area
Writing and Editing
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* Posted on: Sat, May 29 2010 2:46 PM
Comment on JFOUND: Schilling, Chuck [MC????] MLB 1958 and later teacher
By reinkefj
Tennis Titan = Briscoe, Tom (MP1964MC1968)
I can attest to the MP; not to the MC, he wasn’t a injineer. But
seems to have turned out OK anyway. As far as “titaning
tennis”, it’s outside my scope of expertise. But, following
my usual rules, “one should never bet on or bet with anything
that talks”. So nothing Tom does would surprise me.
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* Posted on: Sun, May 23 2010 11:14 PM
Comment on JOBIT: McLoughlin, John J. [MC1971 RIP]
By Jim Manning
I was an old associate of John from the Bronx. I manage a web site
dedicated to nostalgia re Saints Peter & Paul graduates. See the
link at the end of this message. I hope the link does not kill this
message. I was wondering if you had any access to photographs of John
while at Manhattan College from Yearbooks etc. Any extension of your
comments would also be welcome if you know John personally. Here is the
link.
http://www.ouroldneighborhood.com/obits/mclaughlinobit.htm
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* Posted on: Thu, May 27 2010 6:59 PM
ENDNOTE: Making tough decisions
http://www.lifenews.com/state5074.html
Incompatible With Life? Some Children Die in Abortions, But Bella is Now Two
by Rick Santorum
May 5, 2010
LifeNews.com Note: Rick Santorum represented Pennsylvania as a member
of the House and then the Senate. He was the sponsor of the
partial-birth abortion ban and is widely considered one of the pro-life
leaders in Congress during his tenure. He is a Senior Fellow at the
Ethics and Public Policy Center.
*** begin quote ***
“Incompatible with life.” The doctor’s words kept
echoing in my head as I held my sobbing wife, Karen, just four days
after the birth of our eighth child, Isabella Maria.
Bella was born with three No. 18 chromosomes, rather than the normal
two. The statistics were heartbreaking: About 90 percent of children
with the disorder, known as trisomy 18, die before or during birth, and
90 percent of those who survive die within the first year.
Bella was baptized that day, and then we spent every waking hour at her
bedside, giving her a lifetime’s worth of love and care. However,
not only did she not die; she came home in just 10 days.
*** and ***
Next week, we will mark Bella’s second birthday. Over these two
years, we have endured two close brushes with death, lots of sleepless
nights, more than a month in CHOP’s intensive care unit, and the
constant anxiety that the next day could be our little girl’s
last.
And yet we have also been inspired – by her fighting spirit, and
by the miracle of seeing our little flower blossom into a loving,
joyful child who is at the center of our family life.
Most children with trisomy 18 diagnosed in the womb are aborted. Most
who survive birth are given hospice care until they die. In these
cases, doctors advise parents that these disabled children will die
young or be a burden to them and society. But couldn’t the same
be said of many healthy children?
All children are a gift that comes with no guarantees. While
Bella’s life may not be long, and though she requires our
constant care, she is worth every tear.
Living with Bella has been a course in character and virtue. She makes
us better. And it’s not just our family; she enriches every life
she touches. In the end, isn’t that what every parent hopes for
his or her child?
Happy birthday, Isabella!
*** end quote ***
[JR: As a pro-life little L libertarian, these are the tough calls.
It's a balance between the resources spent preserving Bella's life
versus using those resources to help others. The false choice is that
"the resources" would be wasted by the gooferment; not spent for a
"more important" purpose. (Learned that in Father Ritter's Theology
class. Got another D! Must have missed his main point. Or, maybe he
didn't like injineers. But, he did teach about false choices in moral
questions. I remember that!) Bella has a right to life. One thing is
obvious to me: the gooferment's "one size fits all" laws are the wrong
way to address these difficult moral problems. Her parents were
entrusted with her care by the Creator. The gooferment should step
aside. As long as their, or anyone's, decisions are carefully,
reasonably, and even prayerfully considered, we should respect them.
I'm not going to critique anyone. And, thank that Creator, that I don't
have to make those decisions. Happy birthday, Isabella!]
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"Bon courage a vous tous"
"Dona Nobis Pacem"
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