SMI Alumni Newsletter 2012

ALUMNINEWSLETTER
SAINT MARY’S INSTITUTE
“For God
and Country”
2012
YEAR IN REVIEW
CLASS OF 1952 ~ 60th REUNION
The SMI Class of 1952 spent a lovely afternoon together enjoying our 60th Reunion. It was held
at noontime at The Raindancer Steak Parlour on Saturday October 6, 2012. A total of twenty twowere in attendance (classmates & spouses).
Our former teacher, Sister Frances Patricia Deegan was with us and she is a marvelous example
to all of us at ninety four years of age! We meet at noon at the Raindancer every year now on the
first Saturday in October and always hope that as many of our class as possible will attend. Next
year’s reunion date, Saturday, October 5, 2013.
Front row: Dolores Izzo Callahan, Sister Frances Patricia Degnan, Winifred Surylo Gallagher
Cervera. Middle row: Eleanor Turowski, Anne Seward Keiley, Elaine Furman LaBate, Maureen
Schmidt Dearstyne, Jeanette Blinsinger Montagnino, Dolores and Aiken Phoenix.
Back row: Bob Bubniak, Connie Murphy, Ken Wallin, Jim Quinn, Bob Vainosky and Frank
Cervera. Submitted by: Anne Seward Keiley
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NEWSLETTER
HIGHLIGHTS
Class of 1953 ~ 59th Class Reunion
Plans for 60th reunion in the makings.
SMI Happenings . . . . . . . . . .5
Let’s Go Gaels . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Remembers When …………7
Class Notes & Letters……... 8
2012 Graduation . . . . . . . . . 12
Memorials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Fr. Calvin Poulin, SJ. . . . . . 18
Coach Howlan . . . . . . . . . . .19
Donors List ………………. 20
Holy Name Society . .…….. 23
Sr. Agnes’ 75th Jubilee. . . . 24
SMI Spotlight . . . . . . . . . . 26
Bishop Scully Corner……..28
On September 19, 2012, the Class of 1953 held a 59th class reunion
at the Raindancer Steak Parlous. Ten classmates were present and a
few guests. Plans were made for the 60th reunion to be held next
August. Class members present were: Left front row: Elizabeth
Harzewski Murphy, Arlene Druziak Madej, Lorraine Miskinis, Dolores
Tokarczk Jendrzejcyak,. Left 2nd row: Dr. Charles Bertuch, Mary
Foley Ambridge, William Hungershafer, Dorothy Bochniak Savarese,
Carmella Pallotta Skowronek, Anita Hroncich Dunlavey.
Lost Alumni ………………29
Obituaries …………………31
NEW YORK STATE BASKETBALL HALL OF FAME
Inductee
St. Mary’s Institute’s Alumni
Newsletter was established in
1988 by Rosemary
(Van Allen) Franisco ’49
and Jackie (Morini) Bresonis
’64 to help maintain ties between SMI and its alumni,
to convey information about
current school events, and to
keep the lines of communication
open to all fellow classmates.
Jeanette Constantine
Alumni & Development Director
[email protected]
(518) 842-4100
Induction Brunch & Ceremony
March 17, 2013
at the
Heritage Hall of Glens Falls Civic Center
$25.00 Adult
$12.00 Children age 6-11
Please join us and help SMI & Bishop Scully
properly honor Coach Howlan for his dedication and
outstanding career as our mentor and coach.
Contact Jeanette Constantine/Richard Sise
for tickets at (518) 842-4100
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Dear Alumni and Friends,
“After the Baptism of his baby brother in church, little Johnny sobbed all the way home in the back
seat of the car. His father asked him three times what was wrong. Finally, the boy replied, “That priest
said that he wanted us to be brought up in a Christian home, but I want to stay with you guys”.
I told this somewhat humorous story in my homily on the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Each
year the Church invites us to go back to that place where it all began, to go back to the unimpressive,
muddy, slow-moving waters of the Jordan River. We see the familiar and eccentric figure of John the
Baptist wearing camel hair and his breath smelling of locusts! After the Baptism of Jesus we are told that
the heavens were opened and the voice of the Father proclaimed: “You are my beloved Son; with you I am
well pleased” (Luke 3:22).
Wherever our baptism was celebrated that same truth was proclaimed. Perhaps the Father’s voice
was not audibly heard but the truth of our most basic identity as God’s beloved child resounded in the
depths of our being. How important is that we as Christians remain grounded and secure in our identity as
God’s beloved child and live out of that identity every day of our lives! What a difference it makes in our
relations with one another if we believe that we are loved by God and belong to him not because of
anything that we have done to deserve it but simply because God first loved us!
Day after day, bad news fills the headlines! We are living in the shadow of the shooting at
Newtown. Violence is commonplace in many areas of our world. In the face of all of this people are
advocating a wide range of solutions from arming to disarming everyone. We try to create an illusion of
security that is shattered with the act of violence. In the face of all of the negative voices from without
and from within we need to go deeper into our very selves and hear again the voice of the Father calling
us his beloved child. If only Adam Lanza heard this gentle and loving voice in the depths of his heart,
perhaps his life could have unfolded in an entirely different direction.
The family is rightly called “the domestic church”. It is within the family that faith is nurtured
and the voice of the Father calling us the beloved become clearer. If only families would recognize the
essential link between the altar-table in the parish church and their own family tables at home. Our
Catholic schools like our beloved SMI and our committed Faith Formation programs are no substitute
for the daily witness of living the Faith in a family setting!
The journey began for Jesus at the waters of the Jordan River. Our journey of faith began in the
watery setting as well with our baptism. As we truly live our faith every day, then our children will not
have to cry all the way home like Johnny did after his baby brother’s baptism. In the context of a home
environment permeated with faith, our children will not have to be afraid that alternate Christian homes
will have to be found to raise them!
Peace,
Rev. John M. Medwid
Pastor
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Dear Alumni and Friends of SMI,
As I reflect on the rich history St. Mary’s Institute has embossed on the fabric of the Mohawk Valley, I am
reminded of the foundational source of grace and providence that has guided us throughout our school’s
130+ year existence. I am humbled by the depth of our committed teachers and parents who contributed to
the spiritual and educational achievements of our students. Those who served and serve our mission, past and
present, have enabled us to blossom as an educational institute truly focused on the needs of our children and
their future role as citizens in a world filled with exciting challenges and endless opportunities.
By living our mission, we are confident that for the next 130+ years we will continue to deepen our
faith-based, child-centered, academically-excellent, family-focused and service-oriented Catholic school
environment. Standing on the shoulders of those that came before us, we rededicate ourselves to empowering
our children, parents, teachers, parishioners, alumni, and friends of our beloved school to be active partners in
the educational process. Together, we are forever linked by our deep love and unwavering support for SMI.
Throughout the pages of this newsletter, you will relive the exciting highlights that occurred within our
community during the 2012 calendar year. As you journey with us over the past year, you will be moved by
the transformative accomplishments we enjoyed as a result of our shared belief in our mission. We are proud
to proclaim our endeavors and accomplishments in our Catholic identity, our curriculum, our technology, our
graduates, our community, and in our fiscal management.
As you reflect upon the narrative of these pages, be proud and know that St. Mary’s Institute is blossoming
with a promising future: a future that will forward and advance the mission of providing a quality Catholic
education for the children of our community: a community that extends beyond a 15 mile radius and
transforms the neighborhood school model of yesteryear into an encompassing and diverse one. We are truly
living the vision with foresight that is inspiring schools throughout our diocese and the nation to emulate.
As you read on, I hope you will engage again the wonderful partnership that we have with all of you, our
alumni and friends of our Catholic community. We are now challenged to answer the call to move forward.
We do so with the awareness that without the grace of God and the support of you, our benefactors, we would
not be able to accomplish all that we do each day. We are grateful for your support and ask that you keep the
students, staff and families of St. Mary’s Institute in your prayers. May God continue to bless you and watch
over you in 2013.
With gratitude,
Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr.
Principal
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~ SMI 2012 HAPPENINGS ~
On October 12, 2012, as a prelude to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha’s Canonization, the students
in grades 1-8 of St. Mary’s Institute were privileged to enjoy a trip to the Shrine of Our Lady of
Martyrs, in Auriesville, NY, the birthplace of Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha. On a beautiful autumn
morning, the students toured through the Sacred Ravine, viewed a documentary and visited the
historic museum. Afterward, they gathered for a Mass in the enormous Coliseum, whose
architecture is reminiscent of the Roman Amphitheater where early Christians were matyred. The
students also enjoyed lunch on the amazing grounds, which afforded them a panoramic view of the
Mohawk River Valley. As a culmination of the events leading up to Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha’s
Canonization, the entire student body of St. Mary’s Institute celebrated a Liturgy in her honor
held on Monday, October 22, 2012. A bit of past history, on April 4, 1989, St. Mary’s Cafeteria
(former East Main Street school) was dedicated to Kateri Tekakwitha with the painting at left,
which was donated by Tom & Carol Constantino. This portrait now hangs in SMI’s current
cafeteria on Kopernik Blvd., the former Bishop Scully High School.
A beautiful illustration of Our Lady of Guadalupe was generously donated to Saint Mary’s Institute by Monica Hohenforst and
her family. This year, SMI hosted three international students from Mexico. Our
Lady of Guadalupe is one of Mexico’s most popular religious and cultural images.
It is said that a peasant named Juan Diego had a vision of a young girl surrounded by
light, which he recognized as the Virgin Mary. The magnificently illuminated
young woman asked him to build a church in her honor where she was standing. As
a miraculous sign, which would prove her identity, the Virgin instructed Juan Diego
to gather flowers from the top of a hill in the middle of December. Juan walked up
the hill, found Castilian roses (which are not native to Mexico) and placed them in
his cloak with her help. Later, when Juan opened the cloak, the flowers fell to the
floor. Where they once rested on his cloak appeared an image of the Virgin of Guadalupe. The Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe now stands on the site where Juan
Diego had his first vision. Thank you, Monica, for your kind donation. The students of SMI will continue to be inspired by our school’s namesake. Pictured at right: Fr. John Medwid, Thomas Hohenforst, Mrs.
Hohenforst, Hannah Hohenforst, Our Lady of Guadalupe, Nuria Gonzalez, Melissa Noriega and Principal, Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio.
Ellis Island Day is an annual class project for Mrs. Baird’s 4th grade
class. Students experience the whole immigration process, from dressing
up from their homeland, carrying luggage, having proper documentations,
passing physical tests and everyone must have a letter of recommendation
written for them to be shown at the check points before they are eventually
welcomed into America. Pictured at left shows students waiting in line
getting ready to go through various check points. After passing each test
set before them, they are welcomed by site of the Statue of Liberty and
awarded citizenship.
PLAYBILL
Saint Mary’s Institute
Presented
Stage Adaptation of
J.M. Barrie’s
Peter Pan
SMI’s Drama Club, under the leadership of Mrs. Joan Krohn and Miss Ashleigh
MacDonald, put on the production of Peter Pan. Students performed two shows
and sold out both nights. Art teacher, Mrs. Christine Potter took care of all the
scenery and Pre-K Assistant Miss Stefanie Czelusniak worked on costumes. Pianist
Michaela Riccio accompanied the production.
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~Let’s Go Gaels~
Coach Fr. Brian List
Many students enjoy the sports
offered at SMI. So help keep our
students healthy & strong,
Support the SMI Booster Club
by getting involved. Donations of new
soccer balls, basketballs, volleyballs,
pinnies, etc. are always accepted.
New: Fall & Spring Cross Country Teams
SMI Soccer Team
SMI’s Intramural Volleyball Team
Coaches Alison Miller & Cherisse Constantine
Coached By Mr. Constantine
Rebecca Cornell & Cherisse Constantine
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~SMI Remembers When~
1882~Second Annual Commencement Exercises of St.
Mary’s Parochial School under the Direction of the Sisters
of St. Joseph, Tuesday, July 4, 1882. Mother GenevieveSuperioress. Sisters Stanislaus, Rose, Columbina, Adelaide
and Agnes, and Miss Mary Crowe, Assistants. Salutatory
was Master J. Canna and Valedictory was Miss K. Robinson.
Gold Medal for best average in Boys’ Department, awarded
to Thomas Phelan, Girls’ Department, Loretta McNally. The
Debate-”Which is of the Greatest Benefit of his Country-the
Warrior, the Statesman or the Poet?”
1892~The Twelfth Annual Commencement Exercises of
St. Mary’s Catholic Institute took place on July 2, 1892.
The Alumni Association, President Matthew Dwyer 1885,
Secretary & Treasurer, Catherine McCaffrey 1886 and the
Executive Committee of Sarah McGrath 1886, Richard
Murphy 1886 and Thomas Phelan 1886 handed out awards to
top graduating students: Ellen R. Downey, Jessica T. Donlon,
Catherine M. Camfield, Rachel L. White, Ellen C. Gaffney
and Catherine W. Robinson.
1902~St. Mary’s annual trustees report states that school was
in session for a total of 200 days with 10 legal holidays.
Classes were 35 minutes long. St. Mary’s had a total enrollment of 106 students, 46 boys, 60 girls. Rev. F.J. McGuire,
LL.D awarded diplomas & medals to 9 graduating students:
Genevieve McNally, Sarah Quinn, Elizabeth Shannon, Walter
Bazaar, Bertha McNally, Mary Dore, Mary E. Conlon, Mary
Dowd and Post Graduate Thomas Madden.
1912~After a long debate held on a Wednesday evening in
May, students put on a comedy show “ Sense Versus Sentiment”. Characters were played by Genevieve Sheridan,
Bessie Morton, Clara Savage, Margaret Dwyer, Mary Igoe,
Evelyn Kavanaugh, Catherine Collins, Joseph Hand, William
Doyle, Jerald Fitzgerald and Mildred Kirschner.
1922~Twenty two students were given credit for devoting
their time to Bible Study during their four school years 19171922 by Sister Gonzaga. Mary Black, Harold Boyle, Hilda
Callahan, Mildred Callahan, Edward Coessens, Gertrude H.
Collins, William Collins, Gregory Connolly, Leah Delos,
Edna Fahey, Alfred Hand, Thomas Hughes, Charles McBride,
Marie Masten, George Maxwell, Eliso Morini, Frances
Nadler, Elizabeth Smith, Margaret Sullivan, Thomas Walsh
and Willis Walton.
1932~Eighteen teachers taught 1st-12th grade, earning a
combined salary of $3,866.00. Total school enrollment, 621
students. St. Mary’s took part in the Evangelist Speaking
Contest held at the Chancellor’s Hall in Albany.
1942~On the evenings of May 18th & 19th, at Institute Hall,
SMI students presented “The Victory Minstrel Revue.”
Musical numbers, under the direction of Mr. James J. Gilmore
were done by Mary Elleen Delli Veneri, Normas Robertiello,
Casper Wells, Georgiana Northrup, John Hackert, Thomas
Farrell, The Herlihy Sisters, Bernadine Pisano, Robert Sise,
Virginia Flannagan, Francis Howlan, Donald Poulin, Jean
Hallenbeck and Virginia Herlihy.
1952~All the Catholic parishes in Amsterdam inaugurated
over the air, with SMI high school students participated in the
“Family Rosary Broadcast” as they had designed and erected
in the school library a large and beautiful ported statue of Our
Lady of the Most Holy Rosary together with a pedestal of
simply though rich design. The Very Rev. Edward A. Walsh
blessed the shrine while the continuous Rosary was recited
throughout the school hours by relays of small groups of
students for peace to the nations of the world and the reign of
Christ in the hearts of all men.
1962~The Class Will was read by Laurie Callahan, Marcy
Merchant and Kathleen Senese, as well as the Invasion Of The
Future read by Margaret Allen, Rita Armstrong, Richard
Casabonne, Dianne Delos, Richard Dybas and Thomas
Zajackowski during SMI’s “Class Night” commencement
program.
Senior Ring Pledge: I (name), pledge to Almighty God, Most Holy
Trinity, to my Mother Mary, to my Patron Saints and my Guardian
Angel, and to all here present, my parents and the
faculty, fidelity to the ideals of SMI. I shall wear my Senior Ring
as a visible sign of my pledge. I adore God, and thank Him for the
graces and favors He has bestowed upon me during my years in
school. I thank my parents, the priests, sisters, lay faculty and staff
who have led me to this happy day. I pray God, to bless my
Country, these United States of America. My I have the courage
always to do what is right, and to stand publicly for what is right.
All my life may my mind remain clear to recognize the truth, and
may my will, in freedom seek the Will of God. May I grow in
Sanctifying Grace until my final union with God in Heaven.
1972~Remember when Father Hartley went away, Father Kelly
came to stay, Mike Pepe didn’t get yelled at for chewing gum in
Mrs. Dussault’s room, Sister Irene did the “twist” at the school
dance, Father Kelly used his long list of vocabulary words that
were so complicated, detention first came out, Mr. Martuscello’s
baby was baptized in the Lecture hall, we went sleigh-riding at the
Golf Course with Sister Florence, the Chess Club was started by
Mr. Corrado, Mrs. Dussault fried steak in the “lab,” we saw Sister
Irene fly like a bird at the roller skating rink, all the good times
backstage for the practice of the Pale Pink Dragon, we squareddanced in gym with Miss Velz, we had Sister Helen’s birthday
party, and Pat Lewis beat Mr. Martuscello wrestling in the gym.
1982~An 8th grade class trip was taken to Lake George. They
raised money through their school newspaper, dances and sold
posters, plus paid a $5.00 dues. Gifts were given to the following
8th grade teachers, Mrs. Going, Mrs. Gerbino, Mrs. Francisco,
Mrs. Anostario, Mrs. Kinowski, Mrs. Torani, Mr. Martuscello,
Mrs. White, Sister. Margaret, Sister. Vera, Sister. Rose, Father
Glavin and Father James Gulley.
1992~The school Nurse was Miss DeMaria, Mr. Cinquanti was the
music teacher, Mrs. Shartrand taught Science/Religion,
Mrs. Herring taught Math/Computer Science and Sister William
was the Religious Coordinator. Peter Bluvas (7th grader), won an
award for his invention, a cereal crumtrap.
2002~ “At our young age we have been forced to think about the
fragility of life and the uncertainty of our futures. But we have so
many constants in our lives that give us comfort. We have God.
With His protection & guidance we can achieve anything.”
Remembering September 11, 2001, the 8th grade graduating class
personally dedicated their 2002 yearbook to a “hero” in their life
that has made a positive difference in their SMI years.
Alma Mater
Hail, all Hail, to S. M. I., her cross is on her crest.
We’ll sing out the story and we’ll tell of the
glory of the school we love the best.
Then, Hail, All Hail, to S. M. I., Our Alma Mater true.
And we’ll e’er extend every heart and hand
for the honor of S. M. I.
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~ 2012 Class Notes ~
1938
Congratulations to Francis & Claire
(Brennan) Fitzgibbon’s whom were
married in St. Mary’s Church on June 6,
1942 and celebrated their 50th
Anniversary this year.
-From SMI Alumni Staff
I’m alive and well at 91 years of age;
gave up flying after accumulating over
8,000 hours and 61 continuous years of
flight time; still active designing and
consulting in General Aviation Aircraft;
my wife Lucille and I with family of
four continue with daily living activities; My love and God’s Blessing to the
Fitzgibbons, Greco’s, Lombard’s,
McDonalds’s and Noltes.
P.S. Deeply saddened by the
passing of my dear friend &
colleague, John Northrup; We were
neighbors and very close associates; we
played basketball & baseball on the
same SMI teams; Rest In Peace My
Friend.
-John (Johnnie) Rapillo
1941
I now have 12 grandchildren, 7 great
grandchildren and one on the way in
July! I’m so blessed! Keep up the
wonderful work on the news in the paper we receive!!
-Vivian (Eckelman) Fummler
1942
In Memory of my parents, John F.
Collins and Doris (McGuire) Collins,
who were graduates of St. Mary’s
Institute. They are greatly missed by
their seven children.
-Nancy E. Collins
Jeannie is now at the Wesley
Community in Saratoga Springs, NY.
She is well and happy in her new
surroundings.
-Charles “Chuck” Bennison
SMI Reunion Group got together in
2012. We number 27 and usually 21-23
attend. Looking forward to meeting
April - October in 2013.
-Rita (Cook) Traider
1945
I lost my husband Robert on May 17,
2011 after 62 years of marriage and
three sons.
-Teresa (Shields) Groesbeck
1946
Putting the Newsletter together is a
gigantic job and we owe a ton of
gratitude to Jeanette Constantine and
her staff for the tremendous job they do.
How lucky SMI is to have her. She’s a
phone call away for all of us. From the
Class of ‘46—thanks Jeanette! You are
our Clark Kent of the Daily Planet!
-Joan (DiCaprio) Felski
Paul & I had a great winter in Stuart,
FL. We especially enjoyed being with
our friends Joan & Maurice Felski and
Joan & Ed Wnek. Also, last year in
October we were presented with our
first great-grandchild, Brandon Paul
Persico of King George, VA. Our
grandson, Daniel Persico is in the
Military at Andrews Air Force Base in
Maryland.
-Lillian (Redziniak) Truax
My brother, Louis Hage ‘43, passed
away on September 14, 2012. Classmates, friends and family members
were in attendance at the wake in Silver
Springs, Maryland.
-Joe Hage
It was a sad day for me as I read in the
SMI Alumni Newsletter on the 2011
obituary page, the passing of 3 of my
very good friends. Skip Stanley, Eileen
Hennessey and Stanley Fura. There is
also very good news in the Alumni
Newsletter as well. Thanks.
-Joseph H. Welch, Sr.
1943
I enjoy reading the Newsletter. Some
interesting articles. Keep up the good
work. I do miss SMI even after all
these years.
-Louis Hage
(We received Louis’s note in April.
Sadly, he passed away in September.)
Did not make the Spain 2011, and
probably won’t in 2012!! Lost Tom
Farrell and now Skip Stanley, both of
whom I would meet & handicap with
there! Great Newsletter and I really
appreciate the time and effort you put in
to preparing it.
-William H. Seward
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Great Newsletter - better every year!
The Bennison’s, June ‘37, Charles ‘43,
Jack ‘46 and Jane Staber ‘53, all is
well and living in Saratoga County.
Saddened by the loss of two more classmates, Mary & Skip. Keep up the good
work.
-Jack Bennison
1948
The last Newsletter filled me with joy &
sorrow. Joy to receive news of old
friends, sorrow to see so many no longer
with us.
-Roger Langley
1949
My husband, Thomas Hogan passed on
February 22, 2012. He loved Amsterdam and SMI till the day he died. He
left a big part of his heart in Amsterdam
and relished his memories and stories.
We will keep him, with great love, in
our thoughts & heart.
-Patricia Hogan
I miss Rosemary, she was always a good
friend.
-Margaret (Woods) Morris
I was very sorry to hear of the death of
Fr. Cal Poulin and Rosemary Francisco.
I was close to both of them.
-Gene Lajeunesse
1950
Thank you for the annual Alumni Newsletter. Even though I don’t know anyone
in it, I still enjoy reading it. My donation is in memory of my husband,
Charles F. Mancuse, class of 1950. He
passed away April 11, 2010.
-Marion H. Mancuse
1951
I have been retired from teaching at
Canajoharie Central School since 1988
(35 credited years). Enjoy senior citizen
status, golf, reading, and most sports as
player & now spectator. Disappointed
that the Class of ‘51 has had no reunions
since I co-chaired our 50th in 2001.
Enjoyed latest Alumni Brochure.
-Robert A. Smith
SMI was a wonderful school, education
and the time of our life.
-William Neill
Hello all,
Enjoy the magazine. Keep up the good
work.
-James J. Gilmartin
1952
The 1952 Class from SMI celebrated
our 60th Reunion this year of 2012. We
tried to get the information for it to as
many of our classmates as possible.
Each year, we meet on the first Saturday
in October at noon at the Raindancer
Steak Parlour on Rout 30N. We enjoy
so much seeing whoever can join us!
-Anne (Seward) Keiley
Dick and I are both doing well in
Florida. Hard to believe our class
celebrated 60 years this year. We had a
great class and great reunions, although
we couldn’t get up for this one. We
belong to a Wellness Center, work out
three times a week and play golf. We
wish all our classmates good wishes and
good health. We really enjoy the
Alumni Newsletter.
-Richard & Barbara (Yatch) Case
Greetings again,
Love the Newsletter! Nice to hear
from some old and dear friends. Peg &
I are still trying to enjoy some golf and
tennis, - in between the aches and pains.
Hello & God Bless to all my “old”
classmates and SMI friends.
Did we ever find John Harvey?
-Bill Hughes
Bill, Our search still continues. Please
let us know if you find him first.
1953
In loving memory of my cousin
Carmella Calisant Pepe ’44 who passed
away on March 31, 2012 in Boca Raton,
Florida. I miss her very much and love
her dearly.
-Dolores (Esposito) Dygon
Next year our class will celebrate its
60th year reunion. My family has
grown from 3 children to 8 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild. Our granddaughter Sara Ressel got married to
Josh Colvin in September and her
grandfather married her at Echo Lake in
Warrensburg.
-Arlene (Druziak) Madej
1955
Will celebrate 53 years of marriage on
September 19, 2012. Have 5 children, 7
grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
-Beverly (Fasset) Blanchard
We’re retired 10 years now here in Ormond Beach. Hope to attend the 50th
year class reunion in 2013. My wife
and I will also celebrate our 25th
wedding anniversary next year.
-John Tarmey
1956
Keep up the good work.
Thanks,
-Harold E. Gray, USN RET.
1964
This year, our second and youngest son
married his college sweetheart. Now
we really can retire! We’ve been
blessed with two beautiful grandsons by
our first son and now we’re hoping for
more from our newlywed son and his
wife.
-Bob Gawrelski
Recent story in the Sprinfield , Mass.
Paper The Republican Sunday, where
former classmate Joe Mullarkey ‘56 still
holds the course record at Wahconah
CC in Dalton, Mass. a ‘65’.
-John F. Toolan
Thank you for the effort you put into
this interesting booklet.
-Patricia (Sargalis) VanWert
1958
Congratulations to Sister Yvette Martin,
CSJ on her 50th jubilee. After
graduating from SMI, Sister entered the
novitiate of the Sisters of St. Joseph and
served as a teacher and administrator in
many school throughout the Albany and
Syracuse Dioceses. Sister Martin was
also a pastoral associate in the Albany
Diocese and served as co-administrator
of the St. Joseph’s Provincial House.
1960
We miss so much, Anne (Spencer)
Viade ‘60 who passed on, a great person. Not only a classmate, but a lifelong friend.
-Rita (Biscotti) Piecuch
1962
I am a retired nurse living now in Rexford, NY. My three sons continue to
live in Miami, FL; Dallas, TX; and
Ithaca, NY. Enjoying my seven grandchildren and traveling.
-Kathy (Green) Mormile
1963
The move to Flordia is in our future. Be
well. Hugs, love & laughter.
-Mark B. Lewis
I’ll be retiring Bayer Health Care on
December 31, 2012. Finally joining the
ranks of the retirees from the Class of
‘63.
-Kathleen McGuire
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I will be a grandfather again in October
2012, having another granddaughter. I
was also selected to the Hastings-OnHudson Sports Hall of Fame for my
coaching. I coached and taught in
Hastings from 1968-2003.
-Michael Eckelman
1966-10
Congratulations to Timothy J. Abeel.
Timothy was designated a “Super
Lawyer” in Pennsylvania for the ninth
consecutive year. Timothy has defended transportation companies in the
state and federal courts of PA, NY, NJ
and Delaware for over 30 years. He
was one of the founders of (TIDA), the
Trucking Industry Defense Association ,
and served as it’s President in 20002001. He also served on the Board of
Directors from 1994-2003. Some of the
largest transportation companies and
insurers of commercial motor vehicles
in the US are clients . Timothy is also a
member of the Executive Committee of
Rawle & Henderson LLP.
1966-9
We are happily retired and enjoying
traveling to visit our three children and
our three grandchildren! We thoroughly
enjoy receiving the Alumni Newsletter
and read it cover to cover! Thank you!
-Peter & Mary Alice (Mezzio) Montenaro
1968
Extremely active in the Pro-Life movement, from conception to a “Natural “
death. I love babies born & pre-born &
senior citizen (of which I am one) who
are “victim souls” and are making
reparation for those who are offending
God - Please do not deprive them of
doing their purgatory on earth where
friends & family can help them.
-Kathy (LaBate) Myers
~ Class Letters ~
Class Notes continued:
1969
Thanks bunches for these great letters!
-Jean M. (Demars) Terwilleger
Bishop Scully ‘73
Thank you for your continued work with
the fund!
-Tom & Martha (Dugan) Morini
1971
Hey Class of ‘71!
Let’s contribute money & memories!
My pledge is in honor of Selma,
Alabama! I also want to let people
know that Liz Windbiel is the cheerleader moderator for her local high
school.
-Kathleen Brown
1999
Married Mark Mortensen of Scotia on
August 4, 2012 at St. Mary’s Church.
-Meghan (Davey) Mortensen
1985
Erin (Murphy) Pavlik was united in
marriage to James Pavlik of Las Vegas,
Nevada. Erin is a special Education
teacher in the Clark County School
District in Las Vegas.
2002
Kristen (List) Cherico and her husband
Shane are living in East Setauket, NY,
where Shane is studying to be a physical
therapist. Kristen has completed her
internship and is now a RD (registered
dietician) and a CLC (Certified Lactation Consultant). She is working for a
WIC program in LI helping moms and
their children.
2005
Congratulations to Anthony Centore
for making the Hudson Valley Community College president’s list. Anthony is
studying Engineering Science.
2008
Ryan Heck made the Top 10 senior list
at Amsterdam High School. Ryan
received the Siena College Presidential
Scholarship award, the Seeley Conover
Office Center Award and the NYS
Scholarship for Academic Excellence
Award. He also was part of the NHS,
and participated in tennis and marching
band.
To the Alumni Newsletter Staff,
Thank you for your hard work gathering updated news about my former
classmates, I appreciate it.
As for myself, I’m still hanging in there, thanks to the good Lord.
However, I’m now practically a shut-in since developing MD (Macular
Degeneration). Don’t drive so it’s stay at home. So if anyone would like
to chat-gossip or whatever, call me at (803) 788-7744 or email
[email protected]. I’m always at home.
William McCune ’41
Dear SMI,
We would like to say a big THANK YOU for the dedication to Mom
(Rosemary Van Allen Francisco ’49) and printing the
letter from Fr. Cal Poulin her memory in the 2011 Newsletter.
Starting the Alumni Association and newsletter was a large part of her life
for many years-an accomplishment of which she was very proud. She and
Jacque (Morini) Bresonis ‘64 worked tirelessly in the beginning gathering all
of the class information and addresses and phone numbers for such an undertaking . In the beginning I remember they had phone-a-thons and envelope
stuff-a-thons — of course, I was “drafted” to help.
Even after ‘retiring” she would still cut out articles and send them along
saying...the staff will not know this person or that person’s connection in the
school. When the newsletter would arrive, she would flip first to the lost
alumni going through the list saying I know where this one, this one, are...and
then go get out the phone book or make a phone call and have an address to
send along.
I am sure over the past few years, she was a great source of “Institutional
Memory”. She would be pleased that the newsletter continues and is
growing. Our heartfelt thanks-and best for your continued success.
Kathleen Francisco Rose ‘68
Robert Francisco ‘72
Melissa Francisco Meier ‘84
Dear Alumni Association,
Another year and almost 60 years later here we are. I have been retired
since 1997 and as we know in retirement, one is more active than when we
were working. Beverly, my 51+ years wife, is writing her second book with
her first one a success-”Changing Lanes-couples redefining retirement”. As
for me this is my 12th year volunteering with my Mr. McSymphony’s Music
Programs in elementary schools. Now have 16 volunteers helping me, and we
have presented to over 65,000 children in 30 schools. If interested in seeing
what the programs are, visit my web site at Mcsymphony5.com.
Miss all the friends from the class of 1953 and hate to go back and see the
tormented city. Not as we grew up in. We both still play golf, enjoy wine
tasting clubs here in “Sun City Palm Desert”, workout three times a week and
have fun traveling. Grandkids growing up too fast. Let us know if anyone
comes out this way. God Bless to all~
Stephen Battaglia ‘53
[email protected]
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Fathers Gulley
Scholarship Fund
Give a lasting tribute to
Father James and Father Anthony
Contribute generously to the
Scholarship fund set-up in their honor.
Make checks payable to St. Mary’s Institute
Write “Fathers Gulley Scholarship Fund”
on the face of the check
Send you tax-deductible contribution to:
Saint Mary’s Institute
10 Kopernik Blvd.
Amsterdam, NY 12010
From the Alumni desk:
This year truly held a few of the most exhilarating times here in the Alumni Office beginning with the discovery
of an unmarked box in a storage room. This box held a large old book which contains handwritten names of students
whom have attended and graduated from St. Mary’s Institute since it’s doors opened in 1880. On top of that, having
Rocky McCune call me to tell me he found his 1940 yearbook and wanted to donate it to our archive department. Now
what can be more exciting for any Alumni office then this? For me, it was being able to finally place the names on a few
very old (1889,1900,1927 ) graduating class photographs that have been donated over the years to SMI and to complete a
full set of yearbooks beginning from 1938 to our current year. This also adds to another one of my goals while in the
director’s seat here, and that is to eventually have a framed class photo of each of SMI’s graduating classes along with
graduates names, hung on a wall for every new family entering our school doors to see, admire and possibly recognize a
family descendants name.
Topping off this inspiring year, was the long awaited recognition of a man who was very dedicated to his family,
St. Mary’s Institute and Bishop Scully High School, a mentor to many, Coach “Dutch” Howlan, finally getting the
recognition he so gracefully earned into the New York State Basketball Hall of Fame.
Jeanette Constantine
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To a child who may not otherwise be able to attend SMI because of finances
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Send Donations To:
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Call Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio for further information at (518) 842-4100
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S.M.I. 2012 Graduates
Valedictorian
Adam Tatun
Salutatorian
Christina Whethers
Front row: Barbara VanBuren, Kayla Abbattisti, Victoria Krzynowek, Gabriella Giaimo.
Middle row: Adam Tatun, Nahl Mahmood, Diana Constantine, Danielle Heck and John
Capovani. Top row: Mrs. Pecora and Spencer McNeil.
PRE-KINDERGARTEN-MOVING UP
KINDERGARTEN GRADUATES
Angelina Adams
Evelina Caruso
Sophia DeRosa
Tomek Kowalczyk
Hari Patel
Ellen Riley
Carolyn Sculco
Alessandra Vicinanzo
Michael Babiuch
Joseph Chiasson
Cheyanne DeRose
Massimo Pasquarelli
Emma Peconie
Charles Santon
Ryan Terleckey
Matthew Visconti
Daniel Giaimo
Joanna Jaracz
Emma Miller
Emma Powers
Victoria Santos
Elias Saunders
Dana Stanavich Benjamin Sturgess
Lorelei Tucci
Giovanni Barboza
Izabella Bartman Lilly Frederick
Francesca Murphy Warren Odendahl
Kalina Vokatis
Alana Westerling
Early Childhood - Stepping Up
Alaina Adams
Santino Carbone
Kingston Daley Carlee Dumblewski
Skye Holloway Robert Labagh
Cora McLeod
Caleb Miller
Alya Powers
Wesley Singer
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Alonso Caruso
StarAzia Hernandez
Ian McClary
Christiane Park
Andrew Krutz
Maya Quick
Emily Siiss
Kennedy Tucci
Mianna Barboza
Ashley Lee
Isaac VanWie
Matthew Young
2012 Graduation Awards
President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Excellence:
Victoria Anne Krzynowek Spencer Michael McNeil
Adam J. Tatun
Christina Tiffany Whethers
President’s Award for Outstanding Academic Achievement:
Diana Rose Constantine
Sr. Elizabeth Costanzo, CSJ Scholastic Achievement Award:
Kayla Lee Abbattisti
Gabriella Elise Giaimo
Danielle Elizabeth Heck
Nahl Mahmood
Barbara Ann VanBuren
The Triple “C” Award:
Barbara VanBuren
Christina Tiffany Whethers
American Association of University Women Award:
Christina Tiffany Whethers
Edwin K. Hardies Award:
Spencer Michael McNeil
Music Awards:
Gabriella Elise Giaimo
Perfect Attendance Award:
Kayla Lee Abbattisti
Barbara Ann VanBuren
Futrue City Master Builder Award:
John Joseph Capovani
NYS Comptroller’s Achievement Award: Nahl Mahmood
The Neena C. Rao Humanitarian Award is offered at the request of Dr. and Mrs. Rao
in memory of their daughter Neena Rao ‘86. This scholarship is presented to one student in
grades 6,7, and 8th each year. The award reads as follows:
“The family of the late Neena C. Rao are honored to present this Humanitarian Award to a student
who demonstrates, success in their educational experience, has compassion and willingness to offer
help to others in need. Neena had the loving and caring character for all individuals and children.
The award is presented to one who demonstrates the same characteristics. You are being presented
this award because you have demonstrated the compassion for people in a manner that shows your
spiritual understanding of living as Jesus taught us to live. Congratulations from Dr. and Mrs. Rao, and Family.
This year’s recipient of the Neena C. Rao Humanitarian Award: 8th Grade - Nahl Mahmood
7th Grade - Timothy Kline
6th Grade - Katia Ryan
2012 Yearbook Dedications
The Class of 2012 dedicated their yearbook to three individuals who have
been with them throughout their grade
school journey through SMI. Their
yearbook dedication went out to their
middle school science and
homeroom teacher, Mrs. Bernadette
Pecora. “She has motivated us to do
our best, and has brought us so many
amazing memories. She has made us more confident and enthusiastic by telling us
to look in the mirror every morning and say “Hey good-looking.” Class
representatives honored superintendent of SMI’s buildings & grounds,
Mr. Matthew Constantine, Sr. for his twenty two years of dedication to the school
and for his continual support of extra-curricular sport activities such as indoor/
outdoor volleyball, basketball and soccer programs. The graduating class also
recognized Mrs. Helen Abbattisti for her generosity and kindness she has shown
throughout their years at SMI. “Mrs. Abbattisti has done many wonderful things for
us out of the goodness of her heart. She has a positive influence on everyone and
puts great happiness and memories into the school.” Thank you, Mrs. Pecora, Mr.
Constantine and Mrs. Abbattisti for making our SMI school years special.
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2011-2012 Student Council Election Results
The SMI Student Council is comprised of students in Grades 4-8 who are elected by their peers and faculty. The students and
faculty meet regularly and review students’ concerns and ideas. The main purpose of the student council is to include as
many students as possible in every project. Each representative carries out the wishes of students in activities to improve the
school. Members of the student council learn to solve real problems, make important decisions, and learn about life, democracy, responsibility and themselves. Student Council Advisor is Mrs. Bernadette Pecora. After a month of campaigning,
debating, and preparing speeches, the 2011/2012 results are:
Classroom Representatives:
Grade 4 – Mackenzie Makarowsky
Grade 5 – Andrew Giaimo
Grade 6 – Bob Keach
Grade 7-1 – Victoria Tambasco
Grade 7-2 – Megan Alikonis
Student Council Officers:
President - Diana Constantine
Vice President – Kayla Abbattisti
Secretary - Barbara VanBuren
Treasurer – Adam Tatun
SMI Students win Catholic Campaign for Human Development Multi-Media Youths Arts Contest
The seventh and eighth graders of SMI participated in the Spring 2012 CCHD contest. This contest is
the U.S. Bishops’ anti-poverty and social justice program. Students from schools across our Diocese
submitted a visual art, a writing, or a performing art. Participants were invited to a luncheon at St.
Mary’s School in Waterford where the winners were announced on March 29, 2012. SMI displayed the
award-winning projects after students came back from Easter break. Congratulations to all the students
who participated. A special thank you goes out to Mrs. Janice Bartyzel, SMI’s middle school literature
and language arts teacher, who continues to inspire her students to take part in anti-poverty and social
justice programs like the CCHD Arts Contest. Congratulations to the following winners:
1st place, Literature –Spencer McNeil, Gr.8 “I am not what you think”
2nd place, Literature –Christina Whethers, Gr. 8 “Actions Stronger than Words”
1st place, Visual Art –Sullivan Fitz-James, Gr. 7 “A Bouquet of Poverty”
3rd place, Visual Art –Britney Potter, Gr. 7 “Poverty”
Saint Mary’s Institute
Sister Elizabeth Costanzo, CSJ
Education Scholarship Fund
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“Where children love to learn & learn to love.”
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————————————2012 MEMORIALS —————————————
In Memory of Eileen (Keiley) Armstrong
‘37 by Mr. & Mrs. James Bergen ‘37.
In Memory of Richard Bartyzel by Louise
Healy.
In Memory of Christine Mazur by Frances
Dylong.
In Memory of John Wolff, Class of ‘64 by
Jacque & Bill Bresonis ‘64.
In Memory of my husband, Charles F.
Mancuse ‘50 by Marion H. Mancuse.
In Memory of Patricia (Sikorski) Harris ‘63
by Ruth (Boyle) Castler ‘63.
In Memory of Eugene B. Agresta by Fred &
Ruth (Boyle ‘63) Castler.
In Memory of Anthony R. Sumigray by Mr.
Lawrence Jordan.
In Memory of my husband, Thomas F. Allen Jr.’49 by Joan J. (Dybas) Allen ‘49.
In Memory of Christine Mazur by Frances
Dylong.
In Memory of Alfred J. Black ‘61 by Mr.
Lawrence Jordan.
In Memory of Stanley Ostrowski by
Frances Dylong.
In Memory of Karol Anton Srokowski by
Mr. Lawrence Jordan.
In Memory of my cousin, Carmella Calisant
Pepe ‘44 by Dolores (Esposito) Dygon ‘53.
In Memory of Marylou (Calleo) Neill ‘57 by
William Neill ‘51.
In Memory of Carmella Calisant Pepe ‘44
by Michael Schuttig ‘65.
In Memory of Paul Solimini by Frances
Dylong.
In Memory of Robert Skaradek by
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Skaradek ‘66-10.
In Memory of Robert Skaradek by James &
Dolores Dybas.
In Memory of my brother, Casimir P.
Danyla, by Catherine Danyla ‘68.
In Memory of Ronald G. Wierzbicki by Mr.
& Mrs. George Schuttig.
In Memory of James F. Boyle ’45 by Ruth
(Boyle) ‘63 and Fred Castler.
In Memory of Stanley Ostrowski by
Frances Dylong.
In Memory of Karen (Houlihan) Golden
BSHS ‘77 by Ruth (Boyle) ‘63 and Fred
Castler.
In Memory of Tullio DeMartinis by
Frances Dylong.
In Memory of Chester Smullen by
Frances Dylong.
In Memory of Anne N. Harrington by Grace
& James Bergen ‘37.
In Memory of Mariam (Langley) Balsamo
‘44 by Dorothy Sweeney ‘40.
In Memory of Kenny Ackerman, Gail
Coury, Duncan’s Anniversary, Diane
Fiacco, Dr. Dominic Cotugno on his
Birthday, Florence M. Cotugno on
Mother’s Day, William Lachanski,
Richard Betz, Mandy on her Birthday,
Anthony Rizzio, Bob Eadicicco
Ted Score, Dr. Dominic Cotugno on
Father’s Day, Duncan’s on his Birhtday,
Florence M. Cotugno on her Birthday,
Mandy’s Anniversary, Florence M.
Cotugno’s Anniversary By Rachelle
Cotugno ‘69.
In Memory of Bernadine Corrigan by
Mr. & Mrs. James Bergen.
In Memory of Grace Lizio Santos
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Malaret
University at Albany chapter of Phi Delta
Kappa
Angelo & Mary Jo Verderese
Helen Wert
Regina Cassetta
Molly Natale
Theresa Neville
Tim & Janet Czeski
Dianne Santos
George Sandy
Peter & Kathryn Corey
John & Pamela Hotaling
Emma Nelli & Alfred Nelli
Gloria Kaczmarek
In Memory of Edward Harkins ‘46
John & Marie (Lajeunesse) Murphy
George & Mary (Petruccione) Vancore
May Rita Moller
Joseph & Karen (Murphy) Riley
John & Winifred Daly
Walter & Arlene Jasper
Maurice & T. Joan (DiCaprio) Felski
George & Virginia Whelly
James & Linda Sarnowicz
John Bulgaro
Leonard W. Roginski
Margaret Petruccione
Benjamin & Ann Wojciechowsky
Lawrence E. Jordan
The Michaels Group
Dianne Santos
James & Claudia Gilfoil
Thomas & Melanie Murphy
Diana E. Costello
Anthony & Danelle Colistra
Dennis & Diane Diamond
Gilda Libertucci
Norma & L. Brent Bozell
Margaret Bartyzel
Angelo & Mary Jo Verderese
Stuart & Jana Welsh
John & Maryann Wall
Kathryn B. Oppedisano
Ladies of Charity
Janet McQuatters
Dr. Alfred Morini Sr. & Mrs. Mary S. Morini
Andrew & Elizabeth Caddell
Theresa DiCaprio
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Brennan
The Class of 1946
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Roberto Daley
Charles Brown
Sandra Ingrando
Ann Rousselle
James & Barbara Partyka
Teresa Pijanowski
Barbara Conrad
David & Nancy Kowalski
Raymond & Dolores Partyka
James Ammerall
Stephanie Boice
Beatrice & Marie Greco
Louis & Theresa Muscatello
Sean & Kelly (Murphy) Joyce
Rob & Karen Golden
Barney LaGreca
Bill & Debbie Bedford
Barbara Stomas
Chris & Karen Pasquarelli
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Riccio
Tara Paine
Frank Fattoruso
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Baker
Patricia Dufresne & Jean
Anthony & Joanne Fabozzi
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Dwyer
Linda Wells
Mr. & Mrs. William Sikora
Carolyn & Davis Willoughly
Marion Howlan
Charles & Donna Hassfurter
Pat & Rose Roginski
Diane Staber
Jean Brown
Peter LaBate
Mr. & Mrs. John McCune
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony Diaute
Mr. & Mrs. Edward Gutowski
Antoinette Wells
In Memory of William Lachanski
Rachelle Cotugno
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Megna & Family
ATP Association
Julie Rodak
Susan P. Downey
Leonard Roginski
Deborah Elmendorf
Kathleen M. Murphy
Bob & Mary Going
Louisa Going
Miss Brenda Rowley
Ms. Margaret Bartyzel
Elaine Holdridge
Matthew Constantine, Sr. & Family
Amanda Mammarelli
Kristine Olechowski
Martin Mammarelli
Susan L. Munson
Deborah A. Acanfora
William Burimaukas
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Tesiero
Susan Stewart
Paula Garguilo
Mary Lynn & Alex Olbrych
Barbara Persico
Mike & Raquel Parisi
Mark & Lisa Russo
Bernadine Olbrych
Winifred Bien
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Quandt
Mary Ann Semkiw
Carol & Ray Bylicki
Cathleen Myhre
Mary Liz & Nick Sampone
Robert Perretta
Paul, Kathy & Dominique Pepe
Tim & Janet Czeski
Timothy J. Szala
Jacqueline Szala
C.L. Swierzowski
Daniel DiBlasi
RoseMary DiBlasi
Guy & Janet Rucki
Deborah M. Petry
Teresa Pijanowski
In Memory of Maria (Boyle) Dufresne ‘47
Virginia Stahl
Pat Russo
John & Marie (Lajeunesse) Murphy
In Memory of Julie Ann (Greco) Sgroi ‘72
Mary Ann Semkiw
Mary Semkiw
Donna Bull
Audrey Russo
Carol Wilkinson
Mary Sollecito
Suzanne Wallace
Vincent & Maria Sasso
Peter LaBate
Vito & Patricia Ottati
Angelo & Lucy Russo
Daniel J. Russo & Kelly Faville
Frank Derrico
Michael & Constance Ciotto
Edward & Rose Czeski
Vincent & Augusta Russo
Mr. & Mrs. Henrey Colistra
Joseph & Edith Lewandoski
Betty Sardonia
Tom & Marie Cosentino
Kathy Flezar
Carol Greco
Beatrice Greco
Richard & Rose Roginski
Mary Natole
Ann Sherman
Louis & Theresa Muscatello
Luigi Greco
Mary Jobin
Sophia Sardonia
Grace Tambasco
Lorraine Frollo
Madeline Calella
Linda Welch
Ann Picciocca
John Chirico
Carmel & Josephine Greco
In Memory of Frances J. Picinich
Sr. Agnes Clare
Mary K. LoBalbo
Mr. & Mrs. Matthew Constantine
Tonia Heroth
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Slusarz
Lori Cosentino
Louis Gowdie
Mr. & Mrs. George Schuttig
Carmen DelCostello & Donna Krajewski
Milley, Sharon & Ron Kaszuba
Noreen Gulnick
Caroline Capitummino
Christine DiCaprio-Yandik
Mr. & Mrs. James Meinecke
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred DiCaprio
Mr. & Mrs. William Stachnik
Brian, Lyle, & Susan Egan
JoAnn Coughlin
Joyce Fisher
DeMaria & Picinich Family
Karen Terleckey
Hill & Markes
Kathy Foster
Robert & Judith Montenaro
Vincent J. Rossi
Theresa DiCaprio
Kathe R. Sheehan
Phyllis G. Levy
Mark & Barbara Van Wormer
James & Dolores Dybas
In Memory of William “Moe” Stachnik
David & Karen Grant
Mary Sollecito
Perth Senior Citizen’s Club
Julius & Natalie Biasini
Gary & Jill Marsicano
Dana & Linda Lizotte
Dorothy Brown
Edward & Joan Sajdak
Lorraine Lasinski
Walter & Gloria Sparks
Josephine Sikora
Theresa Johnson
Dianca Doesburg
Frank & Patricia Yarasezski
Caroline Capitummino
John & Ann Pautler
Richard & Rose Roginski
Vince Rossi, Rob & Luca
Sam & Ellen Scialabba
Mr. & Mrs. George Schuttig
Gene & Barbara Major
Mr. & Mrs. Dominick Megna
Mary Ellen Rossetti
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Rita Burza
Irene Kartner
Edward & Mary Ilnicki
Mr. & Mrs. James Raucci
Paul & Nancy Unczur
Robert & Virginia Stahl
Michael & Barbara Slusarz
Theresa DiCaprio
Christine DiCaprio-Yandik
Edward Majewski
Edmund & Joan Wnek
JoAnn Coughlin
Mary Pikul
Henry & Helen Pawling
Robert & Judith Montenaro
Sylvia Zierak
In Memory of Ellen (Keiley) Kenney ‘39
Mary Licardi
Anne (Seward) Keiley
Wanda, Raymond & Roselee Dugas
John & Marie (Lajeunesse) Murphy
Julia Shutts
Emiliano & Laurel Ilagan
Ladies of Charity
Florence Insogna
Kathleen Joyce
Sue Duesler & Donna Cramer
Lynn Goodspeed
Mr. & Mrs. George Hart
Ricky & Roberta (Florimo) Hancock
Mr. & Mrs. David Janeski
Teresa Konieczka
Theresa Purtell
Linda & Kenneth DeWitt
Mary Sagatis
William Liberis
Frances Janeski
Mr. & Mrs. George Schuttig
Mr. & Mrs. Robert VanAllen
John Smitka
Ann Walsh
Elizabeth (Guyan) Wallace and
Albert J. Springer Jr.
In Memory of Stephanie V. Czech
William Stachnik, Jr.
Frank & Patricia Yarasezski
Vinnie Rossi, Rob & Luca
In Memory of John E. Kolodziej
James & Jean Krohn
Mr. & Mrs. Patrick McDermott
Audrey Russo
John Kolodziej, Jr.
Jeffrey Kolodziej
Heather Kolodziej
John Kolodziej, III
In Memory Of Our Mother
Dorothy McGillin Green
Class of 1938
From Her Children
Eileen Green Scarton ‘60
Kathryn Green Mormile ‘62
Michael Green ‘64
In Memory Of My Wife
Sally Haight Mochrie ‘51
By
Her Husband
John D. Mochrie ‘51
In Memory Of
Bill Lachanski
By His Wife
Ann
And Children
Jessica 2000
Abbey 2004
In Memory of My Wife
Anne Casey Harrington
CCHS ‘46
By
John “Jack” Harrington
In Memory Of
In Memory Of
Lena Morini
By
Mary & Dr. Alfred Morini Sr. ‘37
In Loving Memory Of
Charles Pickering
Class of 1946
from
His 1946 Classmates
In Memory Of
Our Mother
Eileen F. Greco
&
Our Sister
Patricia Greco ‘68
By
Margie Greco ‘75
Linda Greco Martuscello ‘69
Kathleen Greco Clark ‘70
Mary Greco ‘71
Michele Greco Reilly ‘73
Carol Greco ‘77
In Memory of
My Classmate and My Friend
Rev. Calvin Poulin, S.J. ‘49
By
Janet Haight McQuatters ‘49
Class of 1960
In Memory Of
Marion (Connolly) McGuire ‘34
&
Thomas McGuire ‘60
By
Sheila (McGuire) Dingman ‘61-11
In Memory Of My Wife
June (Corrigan) Czelusniak
By
Len Czelusniak
St. Mary’s Institute
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By
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Fr. Calvin “Cal” H. Poulin, SJ ~ Class of 1949
In Memory Of
Father Cal
By
Robert Going ‘66-9
Everyone knew Helen Poulin, the widowed mother of three priests and a nun. For many years, she
served the Sisters of St. Joseph at their Grove Street convent as the house cook. I remember my grandmother
going through some old photographs and finding one of young Cal Poulin as an altar boy. She promptly put
it in and envelope. “I’m sending this to Helen. She must be so proud!” she told me, about the same time suggesting I should consider the priesthood, and maybe the Jesuits at that.
The road to priesthood among the Society of Jesus is a long one. For Cal Poulin, it was a thirteen year
preparation before his ordination just before my first birthday. His first Mass he celebrated here at St.
Mary’s, a festival of pomp and joy, of magnificent mystery. In those days, the altar boys formed something
of a choir, and we processed in our cassocks and surplices, our Eton collars and black satin ties. We learned
a new hymn for the occasion: Thou art a priest forever, Thou art a priest forever! According to the order of
Melchizedek. Alleluia, Alleluia, Alleluia, Amen. Even translated through the squeaky voices of untalented
pre-teen boys, it is a hymn of transcendent beauty.
During the Prayer of the Faithful at morning Mass, I learned that Father Cal had passed to his eternal
reward in his beloved Philippines. Over the decades, he returned to St. Mary’s many times, even after he had
no family left here. He always spared a few moments for me, after Mass, and remarkably always remembered who I was, even when I’d grown old enough to have altar boys of my own. He had an infectious smile,
a solid intellect, and a pretty good grasp of the City of God and the City of Men.
Not long after the peaceful uprising of the Filipino people that led to the replacement of the dictator
Marcos with Corazon Aquino, he told us of the events leading up to that moment. He was part of a large
street assembly, tens of thousands of protestors. A murmur passing through the crowd began to turn into a
distant roar approaching them. “She’s coming! She’s coming!” Father Poulin waited then excitedly for the
appearance of the widow Aquino. But it was not the future president of the Philippines at all. Instead, a large
statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared, weaving its way through the crowd. Humble people dropped to
their knees in prayer, reciting the rosary together. Those prayers led to a peaceful transfer of power and the
restoration of democracy.
Some years later, after having served nearly his entire priesthood in that country, his order transferred
him for a time to Nigeria, at the time a war-tor nation. Just before he left, he visited Amsterdam again.
“Father,” I said to him, “I’m a little concerned. Don’t they like, EAT Jesuits in Nigeria these days?” He
laughed. “Not to worry. We’re not digestible.” He finished out his days back in his adopted country, a
source of wisdom and strength for the people of that land.
Eternal rest grant unto him, o Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. Thou art a priest forever.
The Loyola School of Theology announced the demise of former LST Professor of Moral theology,
Fr. Calvin “Cal” H. Poulin, SJ., whom passed away early in the evening of February 19, 2012 in
Maria Reyna-Xaview University Hospital, Cagayan de Oro City. He was laid to rest on
February 23 at a simple ceremony in Cagayan de Oro. The funeral mass, presided by
Fr. Jojo Magadia SJ, Provincial Superior, was held at the Immaculate Conception Chapel of
Xavier University. Fr. Cal was buried at the Jesuit cemetery in Manresa in the presence of his
closest friends, companions in the Society of Jesus, and Xavier University faculty, staff and
students. He was well-loved by many in XU.
Fr. Cal entered the Society of Jesus on July 30, 1949 and was ordained a priest on
June 16, 1962. He served as University chaplain for 13 years, from 1999-2012. He also taught
Religious Studies from 2006-2008 and was the Loyola House Treasurer from 2002-2006.
In October 2011, Fr Cal was diagnosed with terminal brain cancer. He passed away at the age of
81.
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~Coach Francis “Dutch” Howlan ‘43~
Athletic Director ~ Manager ~ Coach ~ Instructor ~ Mentor
St. Mary’s Gaels & Bishop Scully Mohawks
Francis A. Howlan, Jr., also known as “Dutch” by all of Amsterdam, attended St. Mary’s
Institute from 1938 to 1943. While here, he played varsity basketball and baseball for
Coach Alex Isabel. After graduating from St. Mary’s Institute, Dutch enlisted in the
United States Navy to defend his country during World War II. Dutch played for the
Miami University varsity basketball team in Oxford, Ohio while in Naval Radio Training
school. He served nineteen months in the South Pacific and was honorably discharged in
1946 from the Navy as a Radioman Third Class. After returning home, Dutch attended
college Manhattan college receiving a B.S. in Physical Education , and went on to
Wagner College taking classes towards his Master’s Degree while living and working on
Staten Island as a Recreation Director and Physical Education Instructor at the Willowbrook State School. Dutch
finally earned his Master’s Degree in Education from the State University of New York at Albany. Upon learning of the sudden passing of coach Alex Isabel, Dutch’s former coach and Athletic Director at SMI, Dutch
contacted Fr. Walsh and was hired to run the Athletic Department, coach and teach other academic courses.
Dutch coached at SMI until the high school closed in June of 1966 to make way for the opening of Bishop Scully
High School in September. Looking ahead, Dutch started a football program in the Fall of 1965 to ready his
players for the gridiron that he would build alongside the new Bishop Scully High School. His team would go on
to win multiple titles in the Pioneer Conference as Head Football coach at Scully High. Coach Howlan compiled
a win-loss record of 468-235 during his 34 1/3 years coaching varsity basketball at SMI and Bishop Scully,
giving him a winning percentage of .666, ranking him the 6th among the all-time winning coaches in Section II
history. This ranked him 21st among the all-time winning coaches in New York State high school basketball
history! Dutch’s SMI Gaels and Bishop Scully Mohawks collected 15 league championships, 2 regular season
1st place ties, 4 Eastern New York Catholic High School Division One Championships, a Section II Class B
Championship, a Capital Conference Inter-sectional Championship and 4 Christmas Holiday Tournament
Championships. In 1982, when Coach Howlan was nearing his 400th win, the students, faculty and staff honored
him by naming the Scully High Gym, “Howlan Hall”. Dutch sat and posed for several art students as they
painted the school’s mascot, a Mohawk Indian Chief in full head-dress regalia, with his profile upon the wall located in the corner of the gym. Coach Howlan retired for his Athletic Director and varsity basketball coach for
Bishop Scully in June of 1987. Just two years after retiring, Coach Howlan suffered cardiac arrest while on
vacation with his family. He is survived today by his wife Marion (Traskas) Howlan, son, Francis Howlan,III,
daughter Mary Kate (James) Lomanto and grandchildren, Andrew, Katherine, Nick, Peter and Maria.
New York State Basketball Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
Please join us in Honoring Coach Francis “Dutch” Howlan
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Heritage Hall of the Glens Falls Civic Center
Tickets $25.00 Adult - $12.00 Children (age 6-11)
This will coincide with the New York State Basketball Tournament.
Festivities start at 10:00 AM with a brunch, followed by the Induction Ceremony.
Contact Jeanette Constantine for Ticket Information (518) 842-4100
1962
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————————————— DONORS LIST 2012 ——————————————
Listed on the following pages are those who so generously contributed to the 2012 Annual
Giving/Alumni Appeal. We wish to thank each and every one of you for your support and
commitment to SMI and Catholic Education.
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2012 GRAND TOTAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ………$ 31,232.00
(Joint Donation: Wives are listed under husband’s class)
Mr. James Bergen
Ms. Virginia A. McKenney
Dr. Alfred J. Morini, Sr. (1)
Mrs. Florence (McKeough) Saucier (1)
Mr. Michael Hage (2)
Mr. Edward Harkins (2)
Mr. John P. Murphy (2)
Marie (Lajeunesse) Murphy (2)
Dr. William H. Seward (2)
Mrs. Lillian (Redziniak) Truax
Mr. Joseph Welch
Class of 1938
Class of 1947
Class of 1934
Mrs. Angelina (Vecchio) Ciccarino
Class of 1937
Mr. Francis Fitzgibbons (1)
Mrs. Claire (Brennan) Fitzgibbons
Mrs. Marfisa (Morrone) Lombard
Mr. Arthur McDonald (2)
Mr. John Rapillo
Mrs. Rena (Morini) Cotugno (2)
Mrs. Wanda (Lucas) DiCaprio
Mrs. Roberta (Moehringer) Gaffney (3)
Mr. Walter Malkowicz
Mrs. Virginia (Thackrah) Stahl (1)
Class of 1939
Class of 1948
Mrs. Roberta (Aiken) Gillis
Class of 1941
Mrs. Mary Jane (Kaiser) Kelly (1)
Mr. John R. McCune
Mrs. Vivian (Eckelman) Rummler
Mrs. Julia (Keiley) Shutts
Class of 1942
Mrs. Jeannette (Osborne) Calhoun (1)
Mr. Joseph Hage (1)
Mrs. Bernadine (Pisano) Olbrych (2)
Mr. Robert Sise (1)
Miss Alice Tenerowicz
Class of 1943
Mr. Charles Bennison (1)
Mrs. Jeanne (Fiset) Bennison (1)
Mrs. Florence (Allen) Insogna
Mr. Harold Langley
Mrs. Rita (Cook) Traider (1)
Class of 1944
Mrs. Ruth (Conniff) Rzeznik (1)
Mr. George Whelly (2)
Class of 1945
Mrs. Theresa (Shields) Groesbeck (1)
Mr. John F. Harrington (1)
Mrs. Lois (Anderson) Musolff (1)
Mrs. Margaret (Ginevan) Petruccione
Class of 1946
Mr. John Bennison (2)
Mr. Anthony Fabozzi (1)
Mrs. T. Joan (DiCaprio) Felski
Mr. Richard Fiset (1)
Mrs. Margaret (Dufresne) Cosentino
Mrs. Diana (Davies) Costello (2)
Mrs. Angela (Major) Fusco
Mrs. Marjorie (Case) Jackson
Mrs. Lorraine (Winkle) Kisielis
Mr. Roger Langley (2)
Mrs. Gloria (White) Sparks
Mrs. Donna (Miller) Spellman
Mrs. Elizabeth (Guyan) Wallace
Mr. James R. Wallin, Jr. (2)
Class of 1949
Mrs. Joan (Dybas) Allen
Mrs. Jean (Dufresne) Colistra (2)
Mr. Walter Jasper (1)
Mrs. Arlene (Picken) Jasper (1)
Mrs. Mary Ellen (Harkins) Kolbe
Mr. Eugene Lajeunesse
Mrs. Kathleen (Woods) McCord
Mrs. Janet (Haight) McQuatters (4)
Mrs. Margaret (Woods) Morris
Mr. Michael Orapello (2)
Mrs. Mary Ann (Howlan) Riley
Class of 1950
Mr. Robert Blinsinger
Mrs. Carol (Uhlinger) Crannell
Mrs. Mary (Case) Flint
Mrs. Theresa (Zack) Guzielek
Mr. William Hart
Mrs. Marion (Traskos) Howlan
Mr. Robert F. Knapik (2)
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Mr. Peter Martin
Mrs. Dorothy (D’Arienzo) Medei (2)
Mr. Gerald Roome (2)
Mrs. Dolores (Brinkman) Sheehan
Mr. Robert N. Van Allen
Mr. Robert Vorse (2)
Mrs. Gertrude (Hughes) Wyzykowski
Class of 1951
Mr. Joseph J. Aiken (2)
Mrs. Frances (Ozug) Galarneau
Mr. James Gilmartin
Mrs. Doris (Jasper) Hallenbeck (1)
Mrs. Irene (Rogers) Kuchis
Mr. Donald Lawrinait (1)
Mr. John Mochrie (3)
Mr. William Neill
Mrs. Sally (Haight) Mochrie (3)
Mrs. Audrey (Snyder) Reasonover (2)
Mr. Robert Smith (1)
Mrs. Maureen (Collins) Williams
Class of 1952
Mr. Richard Case
Mrs. Barbara (Yatch) Case
Mr. Frederick D'Arienzo (3)
Mrs. Alice (McVeigh) Farrell
Dr. Lorraine Freitas, Phd. RN (1)
Mr. William T. Hughes (2)
Ms. Anne (Seward) Keiley (1)
Ms. Connie Murphy
Mrs. Irene (Lajeunesse) Musick (2)
Mrs. Ann (Adamchick) Nicholas (2)
Mrs. Frances (Karp) Noeth (1)
Mrs. Donna (Ehmer) Pompa
Mr. William Phoenix (1)
Mr. James Quinn
Mrs. Winifred (Serylo) Cervera
Mr. Richard Wolfe (1)
Class of 1953
Mr. Stephen Battaglia (2)
Mr. Frank Cervera
Mrs. Winifred (Serylo) Cervera
Mrs. Loretta (Barkevich) Cesare
Mrs. Anita (Hroncich) Dunlavey (1)
Mrs. Dolores (Esposito) Dygon
Mrs. Arlene (Druziak) Madej
Mr. Ronald Patrick
Mrs. Dorothy (Bochniak) Savarese
Mrs. Jane (Bennison) Staber (1)
Mrs. Sheila (Doyle) Tiernan
Class of 1954
Mrs. Jacquelyn (Kennedy) Baker (1)
Mr. Robert Heller (2)
Mrs. Corrine (Bintz) Kowalski
Ms. Joanne Parlapiano
Mr. Richard Schmidt
Mr. George J. Schuttig, Jr. (2)
Mr. Thomas Zarecki (2)
Class of 1955
Mrs. Beverly (Fassett) Blanchard
Mrs. Elizabeth (Whelly) Callahan
Mrs. Doris (Brandow) Nowak
Mr. Thomas Palmer
Class of 1956
*1956 Scholarship Donors (6)
*Mrs. Maureen (McGuigan) Baldwin
*Mr. William Blanchfield
*Mrs. Donna (Dilello) Bord
*Dr. Patricia (Parillo) Covey
Mr. Victor Gerdvil
Mr. Harold E. Gray, USN Ret.
*Mrs. Lois (Uhlinger) Hegarty
*Mr. Richard Martuscello
*Mrs. Mary (Parillo) Pawkett
Mrs. Mary (Iannotti) Pikul
*Mr. John Toolan
Mrs. Patricia (Sargalis) Van Wert
Mr. Charles Welch, Jr.
*Mr. Thomas Wolff
Mrs. Eleanor (Vaicunas) Juozitis
*Mrs. Patricia (Duffy) Milot
Class of 1957
Mr. James Adler (2)
Mr. Richard Cocker (3)
Mrs. Irene (Rackauskas) Maxwell
Mrs. Elizabeth (Eckelman) Niski
Mrs. Teresa (Kotowski) Ecker (12)
Ms. Anne J. Shuttleworth
Class of 1958
Ms. Emanuela (Boccio) Castle
Mrs. Karen (Koehler) Davis
Mr. Richard Keehan (2)
Mrs. Irene (Kupciunas) Motyl (1)
Mrs. Stephanie (Mack) Persico
Mrs. Mary Ann (Williams) Sambells
Mr. John Spanburgh (3)
Class of 1959
Mrs. Donna (Taberski) Alexander
Ms. Lois Cogovan (2)
Mr. David C. Conley (2)
Mr. David Gaffney
Dr. Janet E. Gargiulo (2)
Ms. Virginia Kutchis (2)
Ms. Mary Lou O’Neil
Mrs. Mary (Tighe) Pannuti
Class of 1960
Mr. James Ammerall
Mrs. Maureen (Maloney) Hand
Ms. Carol Jankunas
Mrs. Dawn (Willey) Leffler (1)
Mr. Thomas Mullarkey (1)
Mr. James Perron (1)
Mrs. Judith (Pratt) Perron (1)
Mrs. Rita (Biscotti) Piecuch
Mr. Robert Quandt (3)
Mrs. Shirley (Hart) Reksc
Ms. Katherine M. Smith
Sr. Agnes Leo Winkle, CSJ
Class of 1961
Mrs. Judy (Miseno) Draus
Mr. Frederick A. Genero (1)
Mr. Richard W. Hanna
Mr. Alan Johnson (1)
Mrs. Dorothy (Sokalski) Livingston (1)
Ms. Kathleen (Downey) Steele (2)
Ms. Claudette Stroble (4)
Mr. L. James Willey
Mrs. Lynn (Hewitt) Willey
Rev. Richard S. Vosko (1)
Mrs. Ann Marie (Jablonski) Dufresne (1)
Class of 1962
Mr. Timothy Abeel (4)
Mrs. Mary Ann Louison-Dignazio
Mrs. Roberta (Florimo) Hancock
Mr. Fred Olbrych (4)
Mr. Michael Skaradek
Reunion Donations (5)
Mrs. Mary (Magliocca) Andrews
Ms. Jeannette Bucek
Mr. Richard Casabonne
Mr. Louis Coluni
Mr. John Davey, Jr.
Mr. Richard Douglas
Mrs. Marcia (Deegan) Driscoll
Mrs.Teresa (Armstrong) Gustas
Mr. Ronald Johnson
Mrs. Joan (Barbevich) Knapik
Mr. John Koehler
Mrs. Kathryn (Green) Mormile
Mrs. Lucille (Gizzo) Sparrow
Mrs. Carol (Hryharow) Palangi
Mrs. Mary Ann (Taberski) Johnson
Class of 1963
Mr. George Corrigan, III
Mrs. Carol (Spakoski) Gardiner
Mr. Mark B. Lewis
Mrs. Mary (Weiss) Lobalbo
Mrs. Kathleen McGuire (2)
Mr. John Tarmey
Mr. Gerard Williams
Class of 1964
Mr. Daniel Baker
Mr. Michael A. Boccio (2)
Dr. William L Bresonis (5)
Mrs. Jacqueline (Morini) Bresonis (5)
Mr. Charles Constantine
Ms. Rosemary Constantine
Mr. Michael Eckelman (2)
Mr. Louis J. Frollo (1)
Mr. Robert S. Gawrelski (1)
Mr. Robert Golden (2)
Mrs. Karen (Guarino) Golden (2)
Mr. John Kolodziej, Jr. (1)
Mr. Robert Montenaro (2)
Mr. David Schoonmaker (1)
Mr. Terry J. Stroble (1)
Class of 1965
Mrs. Diane (Salton) Davala
Mr. Nolan Jan Marciniec
Mrs. Linda (Johnson) Przybylowicz
Mr. Michael J. Shuttig (2)
Mr. Leo Swider (2)
Class of 1966
Mrs. Mary (Whelly) Kruger
Ms. Jacqueline Uncher (2)
Class of 1966-11
Mr. Lawrence Constantine (2)
Mrs. Sheila (McGuire) Dingman (1)
Mr. Michael Dufresne (1)
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Mrs. Christine (Lawrence) Hogan
Mr. George Jendrzejczak
Mr. Peter Martuscello (2)
Mrs. Jan (Wolfe) Robia (2)
Class of 1966-10
Class of 1966-9
Mr. Robert Going
Mr. Peter Montenaro (1)
Mrs. Mary Alice (Mezzio) Montenzro (1)
Mr. Leonard Roginski (1)
Mr. J.D. Smeallie (2)
Mrs. Mary (Petruccione) Vancore
Class of 1966-8
Mrs. Donna (Marrone) Quandt
Mr. Joseph M. Riley III
Mrs. Karen (Murphy) Riley
Mr. John G. Sardonia (1)
Mr. Michael V. Serge (1)
Mrs. Anne (Petruccione) Wojciechowsky (1)
Class of 1967
Mrs. Jean (Murphy) Allen (1)
Mrs. Margaret (Smitka) Huey (2)
Mr. Patrick McDermott (1)
Mr. Timothy Santoro
Ms. Linda Wells
Class of 1968
Ms. Catherine Danyla (2)
Mrs. Rosemary (Wells) Turton (1)
Class of 1969
Mrs. Norma (Petruccione) Bozell (1)
Rachelle Cotugno (2)
Mrs. Suzanne (Hanna) Playford (1)
Mr. Ronald Kaszuba
Mr. Dominick Megna
Mr. Thomas D. Morini (1)
Mrs. Martha (Dugan) Morini (1)
Mr. Frank J. Piorkowski (1)
Mrs. Jean Marie (Demars) Terwilleger (2)
Mr. John A. Tesiero, III (2)
Ms. Margaret (Bartyzel) Townsend (1)
Class of 1970
Ms. Mary-Jo List (2)
Class of 1971
Ms. Kathleen Brown (3)
Mrs. Mary (Crannell) Craven
Mrs. Mary (Hennessey) Mancini (1)
Mr. James Partyka
Class of 1972
Mrs. Janet (Kolbe) Czeski
Mrs. Carole A. (Golab) Martin (1)
Mrs. Kathleen (Majewski) Pepe
Class of 1973
Mr. Kevin Brown (1)
Miss Ann Crannell (2)
Mr. Kevin Dufresne (2)
Class of 1982
Parishioners & Friends
Mr. Stephen Terleckey
Mrs. Geraldine Brindle (1)
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Caddell
Nancy E. Collins
Mr. & Mrs. David C. Conley (1)
Leonard Czelusniak (2)
Mr. & Mrs. John Daly (1)
Mr. & Mrs. Alfred DiCaprio
Mrs. Dolores Dybas (1)
Mrs. Louise Healy
Mr. & Mrs. Peter W. Hosner
Mrs. Fran Janeski
Mr. & Mrs. William Janeski
Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Jordan (4)
Rev. Donald Kelly
Marion Mancuse
Mrs. May Rita Moller
Mrs. Giulio Rossetti
Mrs. Carol K. Wilkinson
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Wojcik, Jr. (2)
Class of 1983
Mr. Sean Dufresne (1)
Mr. Jeffrey Kolodziej
Class of 1984
Ms. Heather Kolodziej
Ms. Sherry Terleckey
Class of 1985
Mrs. Sandra (Jordan) Blanchard (2)
Mrs. Christine (Davey) Stanavich
Class of 1986
Mrs. Jana (Daly) Welsh (1)
Mr. Thomas J. Dwyer
Mr. Dean Terleckey
Class of 1987
Mr. John Kolodziej
Class of 1989
Miss Kirsten Myhre
Class of 1994
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Miss Theresa Konieczka
Class of 1995
Miss Tara Czeski
Ms. Anna (Going) Porcello
Class of 1997
Miss Tricia Czeski
Mr. Robert Going, Jr.
Class of 1998
Mr. James Going
Mr. Aaron Kelly
Class of 1999
Mrs. Meghan (Davey) Mortensen (1)
All donations received by
December 31, 2012 are reflected above.
Thank you for your generous gifts. We
regret any error or omission in the
2012 annual report of gifts.
Please contact
Jeanette Constantine at the Alumni
Office (518) 842-4100 with any
corrections so that proper
acknowledgement can be made.
Class of 2000
Miss Cherisse Constantine
Miss Jessica Lachanski
Miss Margaret Lyford
Class of 2002
Mr. Matthew Constantine, Jr.
Class of 2003
Mr. Richard Lyford
Class of 2004
Miss Louisa Going
Miss Abbey Lachanski
Miss Amanda Mammarelli
Miss Dominque Pepe
Miss Jacqueline Szala
Class of 2005
Miss Kathleen Riley
Class of 2008
Mr. Patrick F. Riley
Thank You
Joseph A. & Ann C. Wojcik
For Your Gift To The
Sister Elizabeth Costanzo, CSJ
Education Scholarship Fund
“Where children love to learn & learn to love.”
Thank You
Timothy J. Abeel
Class of 1966 -10
For Your 2012
Student Sponsorship
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request a class list and labels to
help with organizing a
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Class of 2010
Mr. William Johnson
Class of 2011
Miss Anne Riley
Class of 2012
Miss Diana Constantine
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Association every year. Those corporations that support St. Mary’s through matching gifts are
greatly appreciated, as are the alumni and friends who take the extra step to participate in their
corporate matching gift program.
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~St. Mary’s Parish - Holy Names Society Essay Contest ~
Congratulations to SMI’s 8th grade
student Adam Tatun for entering and
winning the 2012 Holy Names Society
essay contest. Adam was honored by
St. Mary’s Parish Holy Name
Society during Catholic Schools Week
Liturgy. After being congratulated by
SMI Alumnus Mr. Michael Schuttig ’65,
on behalf of the Holy Names Society,
Adam read his essay to the whole
student body after Liturgy.
Below is Adam’s essay he submitted:
St. Mary’s Institute, otherwise known as “SMI” or St. Mary’s” to me and my fellow students, is a
school that is not easily comparable to any other school. I had realized that on the first day that I had visited
St. Mary’s.
During Fun Day 2007, the day I shadowed Mr. Smullen’s third-grade class, I knew that I would like
to attend this school the following year, and so I did. The easiest and best transition I have ever made was
from the over-crowed public school classes to the much smaller and friendlier St. Mary’s classes.
My first day at St. Mary’s had been full of shock and awe at [that] I fit in right away. The school had
a great learning atmosphere. The school seemed to run daily activities a lot better than any other school I had
ever been to.
All the teachers and students were very inviting and did not exclude me because I was the new
student. My fourth-grade teacher, Mrs. Baird, had a great sense of humor and would answer any questions on
the material that she was teaching. She found ways to keep me and other students interested in subjects that
are sometimes known to be boring, such as science, social studies, cursive writing and even spelling!
One of the greatest differences that I have found between public school teachers and St. Mary’s
teachers is that St. Mary’s teachers really care. If you are having difficulty in a subject of a concept of that
subject, that teacher will help you one-on-one. The teachers here are willing to stay after school or have
lunch with you, if you are struggling with a subject.
A lot of teachers are involved with at least one sport, club or other extracurricular activity. Many of
the teachers at St. Mary’s also try to show the students the importance of giving back to the community
through various activities and organizations, such as the Marine Toys for Tots Foundation, Pennies for Peace,
Catholic Charities, and Funds for Fine Arts. The teachers are a great influence on me and the other students,
and I think that is very swell.
Another benefit I get for coming to St. Mary’s is that I get to speak about my religion openly and
frequently. It is great to be able to proclaim my faith in God in the middle of the school day. I’m truly glad
that I can say “under God” when I recite the Pledge of Allegiance. I am also glad that I can take an active
part during the liturgies in the school. St. Mary’s Institute is very religious and holy.
I feel that I have forgotten something, but I suppose that is because St. Mary’s is so unique that I cannot fully explain what it means to me in one short paper.
As I sit in the back of Mrs. Bartyzel’s classroom, I am also having difficulty coming up with a title for
this. I presume I can simply call it, “St. Mary’s,” or “The Greatest School,” or a combination of both. It is
nearly impossible to sum up how I feel about my school in a couple words for a title, but here goes my best
shot.
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Sr. Agnes Clare Vitale celebrates 75th Jubilee
St. Mary's Parish in Amsterdam recently honored Sister Agnes Clare Vitale, a Franciscan Sister of the Atonement, for 40 years of
service in Amsterdam and her 75th Jubilee in religious life. She is still in active ministry. Thank you to
Mr. Robert Going ‘66-9, and his wife, Mary, for conducting and submitting this interview for the newsletter.
It's just another day at work for Sister Agnes Clare as she moves a few things around on her desk
at the Faith Formation Office here at St. Mary’s Institute to prepare for this interview. Sr. Agnes has
been teaching and directing catechetics in Amsterdam for the better part of the last forty years, a major portion of her life as a Franciscan Sister of the Atonement which has now moved past the 75 year
mark. Sr. Agnes was sixteen going on seventeen when she entered the convent right out of St. Edmund Academy in Brooklyn (then a high school for girls) and made her vows in 1937. "It was a great
missionary age," she explains. When she was but fourteen, she took to heart an inscription placed in
the front of her classroom by one of the nuns (the Domincan Sisters of Sparkill): "And these shall follow the Lamb
whithersoever He goeth." That small quote from the biblical book of Revelation inspired her life: "I wanted to be there
when the saints go marching in," she chuckles. Sr. Agnes began picking up literature for religious orders, a brochure
from the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement caught her eye. “The harvest indeed is great, but the laborers are few,” it
said. Here was an order that needed her, she decided. She particularly was taken by their charisma of seeking unity
among Christians.
Sister Agnes served her novitiate at Graymoor in Garrison, NY, just north of Peekskill. She served briefly in
Morrisonville, NY, near Plattsburgh, teaching kindergarten to children of a French-speaking community, and then
received her first major assignment to a convent in Wales. She never made it. War had broken out, and plans to go over
on the Queen Mary were canceled when the cruise ship became part of the fleet of Great Britain. So they took another
ship, this one to Mussolini's Italy, following the Lamb whithersoever He goeth. Her parents had come from Italy. At
night from their porch overlooking the Mediterranean, they could see the lights of Malta. But Sister Agnes had grown
up American and her command of the Italian language was at best, minimal. On the train from Naples to Rome, a man
tried to enter the compartment where she was reserving seats for the other sisters. He ignored her broken protest that
the seats were occupied, until another Italian man sharing the compartment picked him up and threw him out bodily.
“Pax tecum!” Sister Agnes called out after him. Their convent had yet to be built when the arrived in Rome. The
property itself belonged to the Vatican and Pope Pius XII had taken a special interest in assisting them. Conditions
were primitive. Until their convent was completed, the four nuns shared a one-room apartment with a tiny kitchen,
cooking on charcoal fires. The Mother Superior, from Scotland, knew less Italian than Sister Agnes, so relied on her to
tell a woman who sought their help not to worry, that she was just a little weak. Loosely translated back into English,
Sister Agnes told her, "Mother says, do not worry. You are just a little devil.”
It was a section of extreme poverty, and at their first Christmas, she experienced for the first time hordes of people
coming to them came to the sisters begging for food; some bread, pasta, an occasional sausage. Before long, events
overcame plans and they became a center for the care of war orphans, who were arriving in ever-increasing streams.
Food and water were scarce. There were no linens to be found for the army cots they used, so they walked to the
Vatican to get material to make their own, formerly used as yellow and white papal banners. Nearly all the children
were sick, coming from bombed-out cities and concentration camps. They were emotional wrecks, not old enough to
have a clue as to what was happening to their worlds. The Vatican established a medical clinic for them, treating a
thousand people at a time for typhoid, cholera, tuberculosis and malaria and other deadly diseases. The doctor was an
Austrian Jewish woman who had been made a citizen of the Vatican and was allowed to travel freely (and bravely) outside the walls.
"Pope Pius XII was a saint," Sister confirms without reservation. She met him when they first came over, sharing an
audience with the King and Queen of Italy. "Long live the Pope!" she tried to say in Italian.. "Long live the mush!" is
what she said to the Pope. (La pappa" instead of il Papa).
Three children arrived from Montecassino with their mother. There was no room, no food, no medicine. "You’ll
have to tell them to find somewhere else," the beleaguered Superior told Sister Agnes. "If you don't take my children,
I will kill myself," the mother told Sister. The children were barefoot, wearing only night shirts, their bodies covered
with lice-infested sores. Recalling the story of the Good Samaritan, Sister Agnes "requisitioned" precious olive oil
from the kitchen to treat the children's sores. She hid them for a full week finding wooden benches for them to sleep on.
"I decided I would wait until the Superior was in a good mood before telling her." One of the children died of
tuberculosis and was laid in a potters field. Years later, surviving orphans took up a collection to buy a headstone to
replace the number she had been buried under. The mother was never seen again.
The convent had been built with a neighborhood bomb shelter, at the direction of the Mussolini government.
According to Sister Agnes, the first place in Rome to be bombed was their convent. They were near an anti-aircraft
emplacement that had been harassing the British reconnaissance planes, and one plane that was hit dropped its bombs
as a safety precaution, not deliberately, as Rome was treated by all sides as an open city. Sister, being Sister, had snuck
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Sister Agnes continued:
out of the shelter to get a good night’s sleep in her own bed when the fireworks broke out. Her Superior came running
into her room to get her out. When Sister Agnes bent over to pick up her sandals, a blast knocked both of them into the
hall, and the bed where she had been sleeping moments earlier lay under a pile of rubble.
Each day, she would walk to the Vatican for bread, passing through German Gestapo who were guarding the entrances. Not once did anyone suspect she was an American citizen, The revelation which could have proved exceedingly dangerous for her. At times, she even went face to face with the Germans when they demanded the use of the
convent for their soldiers. She would point to the sign indicating that this was considered extraterritorial sovereign
Vatican land, and it worked. And she rarely returned to the convent with any bread, as starving Romans would entreat
her for a crust all the way home.
Then the aqueducts were bombed and the municipal water supply ended. They would find people with wells and
haul the water back to the convent, untreated water that led to widespread dysentery. On June 5, 1944, the American
Army liberated Rome. "It was a wonderful day! They were all drunk!" Sister Agnes recalled. No water, all they could
drink was wine, and the people of Rome were only too willing to share what they had. Sister remembers the joyous
faces of the children outside of St. Peter’s, ridding on the shoulders of the GI’s, learning the delights of chewing gum.
Later, the sisters would take the children for recreation to the beaches at Anzio, where Germans and Americans had
fought for months. The sisters would check the beach for unexpended ordinance, and every now and then, the children
would stumble upon the shallow grave of a dead soldier. Sister Agnes remained in Rome after the war, teaching the
people how to vote, which greatly angered the Communists, who had been instructing illiterate the illiterate Italians that
their party symbol, a picture of Garibaldi with a beard, was St. Joseph.
Sister Agnes came down with tuberculosis herself, contracted from caring for the little girl she had hidden, which
laid her down for a year. She made a pilgrimage to the shrine of the Holy House of Loreto and personally witnessed
miraculous cures. But when she saw so many people worse off than herself, she refused to pray for a miracle. So
many others needed it so much more. Still, the miracle came and the disease disappeared. "I guess the Lord needed me
back in the vineyard."
Finally, in 1952, after thirteen harrowing years away, she returned home to America and saw her family for the first
time since she had almost sailed to Wales. A variety of domestic teaching assignments awaited her. One of the first was
at the Actor's Chapel in New York where Sr. Agnes helped educate the children in the cast of "The King and I." After
that it was Camden, New Jersey, then Schenectady and Schuylerville. One of the assignments brought her to Lake
Placid, where she played the organ for Sunday Mass. It was the early days of congregational hymn singing, and she
couldn’t help but notice that one of the parishioners was dominating the singing to such an extent that the others would
stop. "You're just going to have to tone it down. This singing is supposed to be for everyone. It's not a performance,"
she charitably admonished Kate Smith.
After a couple of other assignments, she came to Amsterdam as Superior of St. Michael’s convent, and, when her
term was up six years later, she coordinated the after-school catechetics city-wide, and, because the rules would not
permit her to stay at the convent where she had been the Superior, moved into her own apartment at highland Gardens,
where she remains to this day. In 1980, she became the CCD coordinator for St. Mary’s parish (now Faith Formation).
She trains the teachers, oversees the curriculum, harnesses volunteers, and always seems to find a way to make things
happen when it seems they can’t possibly happen.
“It’s been a very satisfying career,” she says, “I never worry about what dress I have to wear today,” Pretty clearly,
though, she doesn’t miss the ten pounds of wool habit that she used to wear in all kinds of weather, and which almost
sank her when she raced to rescue a drowning child in a river in Italy. She points to a battered wool fall jacket hanging
on the back of her office door. “It’s made from the cloth of my old habit,” she laughs. “I use it when I go pick apples.”
What advice would she give a young woman today? “It’s a wonderful vocation. It has a lot of challenges, but you
can be sure when the Lord calls you, He will say, ‘Come. Because I was hungry and you fed me; I was thirsty and you
gave me to drink; I needed knowledge and you helped me,’ and these are beautiful words that you’re going to hear
from the Lord. It’s very challenging, but it’s a close community and you’ll be very happy, and the sisters are very
caring and you’ll be taken care of and you’ll never have to worry about your future and you are working in the Lord’s
vineyard.”
On Saturday, June 16, 2012, Sister Agnes Clare Vitale returned to Graymoor on a beautiful summer day, to celebrate with her fellow jubilarians (three others celebrating seventy-five years with the Franciscan Sisters of the Atonement, and three more marking fifty). Together they processed into Mass; together they renewed their vows.
And together they sang, congregationally, the post-Communion hymn. Sister Agnes seemed a bit subdued, at first,
no doubt recalling her admonition to Kate Smith. Then the nun sitting next to her gave her an elbow, leaned over in
encouragement, and together they belted out: Here I am, Lord. Is it I, Lord? I have heard you calling in the night.
I will go, Lord, if you lead me. I will hold your people in my heart.
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~SMI SPOTLIGHT~
Montgomery County Camber of Commerce
Presented the 2012
The Young Professional Award
To
Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr.
“St. Mary’s Institute Principal, Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio was given the Young Professional Award for
“turning around” Amsterdam’s only Catholic school,” according to Mr. Peter Capobianco at the awards
dinner held at the River Stone Manor on January 27, 2012. Mr. Capobianco went on the say, “Catholic
schools are in trouble,” “People who want their children to go to a Catholic school not only have to pay
their taxes, but tuition, too, so they have to really want their kids to go there.” Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio,
Principal of St. Mary’s Institute since 2008 is the youngest Principal in the Albany Diocese and remains
the youngest in both Diocese and the area. Since his leadership, SMI has expanded the early childhood and
pre-kindergarten programs, making them one of the only full day programs in the community, stabilized
and has increased over all enrollment. Mr. Virgiglio inherited SMI, a school with a tradition of over 125
years in the community, after the much loved and dedicated principal, Sr. Elizabeth left her post of 15 years
to take on new endeavors.
The College of Saint Rose
Lally School of Education Prominent Alumni
Mr. Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr.
Giovanni Virgiglio, Jr. has been an educator in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany since 2003. A teacher at
St. Casimir School, Giovanni taught 3rd and 4th grade in the last remaining Catholic school in the Arbor Hill
Community in Albany’s inner-city. As principal at St. Mary’s Institute, he has shown incredible leadership and vision
for a young educator and professional. He has increased enrollment by more than 10% by cultivating student-centered
learning and an environment of perpetual improvement. His advancements include the creation of the first full day
early childhood in the Amsterdam community, and a partnership with The Jordan Family Foundation, affording
students access to advancements in science and technology including an LED message center, a solar paneled roof,
SMART boards, and iPads.
A strong presence in the community, Giovanni’s leadership shone during one of the school’s most trying times. In
2011, an internal water main break affected over eighty percent of the building and forced the school to close for
several days. Originating in the school’s library, the break damaged the entire collection. Giovanni facilitated a
partnership with The College of Saint Rose and The Children’s Aid Foundation of Amsterdam, affording the school a
brand new library collection. Today, this calamity turned interior overhaul is a testament to the community’s embrace
for St. Mary’s.
Giovanni states the following about his profession: “As an educator committed to my craft, I believe it is my duty to
achieve the highest level of instructional advancement on behalf of the students entrusted to my care. The College
of Saint Rose afforded me access to great leaders, teachers, and pioneers in the field of education. A cornerstone in
the community, The College of Saint Rose is committed to evolving with the ever-evolving world of education. The
Saint Rose Difference made me who I am today- an instructional leader promoting an educational experience that
will prepare my students for a world filled with many splendid opportunities and exciting challenges.”
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To all the SMI students, faculty and staff
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Home & School Association
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residents of Staten Island. All of the items
were donated to St. Clare’s, a Catholic
school on Staten Island.
$125.00 Per Person
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COME TEE OFF WITH US!
Can the Classroom
To everyone who donated canned goods to
SMI’s Can the Classroom collection drive.
Parents and students donated close to 700
food items to help replenish the pantry at
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awarded to the classroom that collected the
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Mrs. Baird’s 4th grade homeroom.
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Bishop Scully Corner News
Congratulations to Anne LaBate ‘72 (SMI ‘68) on her induction into the New Jersey Women’s Hall of
Fame. Along with six other inductees, Anne was honored primarily for her civic involvement in the
Trenton area. The YWCA of Trenton presents the New Jersey WHOF award to women who have made
invaluable contributions to society, have elevated the status of women, have made enduring contributions to
their fields of endeavor, have inspired others by their example, and have embodied the YWCA’s mission of eliminating racism and
empowering women within their own lives and communities. Anne is president of Segal-LaBate Commercial Real Estate.
(Amsterdam Recorder 3.28.12)
Coach Francis “Dutch” Howlan
Will be inducted into the
New York State Basketball Hall of Fame
on
March 17, 2013
At the
Glens Falls Civic Center
Tickets $25.00 each
Contact Jeanette Constantine
For ticket information.
(518) 842-4100
Coach “Dutch” Howlan
1972
The varsity team relaxes after a big win. John Tesiero, Marty Sorbero, Marty Harrington, Jeffrey Wells, John Minney,
Tom Morin, Tim Maroney, Tom Sise, Louis Swierzowski, Frank Riley and Boomer Howlan.
Throughout the years of Bishop Scully High School, the Scully faculty made the learning experience a unique
one. They accomplish this goal through dedication, patience, and understanding. The teachers of Bishop
Scully strived to establish a close rapport with the students, and they were always willing to spend extra time
with those students who needed additional help. The faculty and staff were truly an invaluable and essential
part of the students lives. A questions posed in the Bishop Scully 1983 yearbook proves the sound advice
faculty and staff members offered to students, “Do you have any words of advice for B.S.H.S. students?”
“Don’t be afraid to be good.”…”Learn to do your best”…”Study (it will be worth it), yet have fun (‘cause
this is the time to do it), find a balance because both are important!” ...Be kind, sympathetic, and help one
another.”… “Be the best you can and be happy!”…”When it’s 4th and 10 –go for it-’cause you have nothing
to lose!”…”Plan ahead!”.. “Get a job!”///”Wake up to the advantages you have!”…”Never choose a path
just because its easiest. The path of least resistance probably lacks electricity, too. Be brave, ask questions,
live...don’t just exist!”…”Listen!! “Be what you have the potential of being –be responsible not only for
yourself but for your neighbor—let the memories of yourself which you leave behind you be good ones.”
In Memory Of
Xavier Orengo ‘73
by
Catherine Danyla
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Mr. Thomas Labate
Miss Alison Maynard
~2012 OBITUARIES~
Lost Alumni continued:
1991
Miss Thora Gray
Mr. Paul Wojciechowsky
1993
Miss Melissa Dingman
Miss Jeannine Purtell
1994
Miss Rebecca Grant
Miss Ashley Kindar
1995
Miss Kristina Durose
Mr. Sean Knowles
1996
Ms. Tiffany Danaher
Ms. Katrina Reid
Mr. Christopher Morreale
Ms. Penny Schmidtmann
Mr. David Weaver
Mr. Gregory Yachowetsky
1997
Miss Nicole Bottisti
Mr. Luis Mariscal De Alba
Miss Nicole Gentile
Miss Natalee Monge
Miss Jessica Murphy
Mr. Leroy White
Miss Catherine Calamari
1998
Miss Brandy Morreale
Mr. Christopher Nelson
1999
Ms. Michele Bottisti
Mr. Patrick Farrell
Ms. Jahira Guadalupe
Mr. Richard So
Ms. Joeseline Turell
Mr. Edward Young
Miss Genevieve Gobis
2001
Mr. Bradley Hage
2002
Ms. Allison Pepe
2003
Ms. Tessa White
2004
Mr. John Weisser
If you know the
whereabouts of any of
SMI’s “Lost Alumni”,
please let them know we need their address
so we can update our database and mail
them their very own Newsletter.
1930
Margaret Moore
May 2, 2012
1934
Angelina (Vecchio) Ciccarino
December 5, 2012
1937
Eileen (Keiley) Armstrong
May 19, 2012
1941
Mildred A. Harrington
May 14, 2012
1943
Louis Hage
September 14, 2012
1944
Marian (Langley) Balsamo
February 11, 2012
Carmella (Calisant) Pepe
March 31, 2012
1945
Gerard Isabel
January 12, 2012
James F. Boyle
December 13, 2012
1946
Charles Pickering
January 14, 2012
1947
Wilma (Amberger) Petrosino
March 25, 2012
Maria (Boyle) Dufresne
October 1, 2012
1949
Fr. Calvin H. Poulin, SJ
February 19, 2012
Thomas F. Hogan
February 22, 2012
Jane (Picinich) LaBate
May 16, 2012
1953
Dolores (Tokarczyk) Jendrzejczak
November 21, 2012
1958
J. Michael Morck
August 7, 2012
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1959
Peter R. Knapik
December 30, 2012
1961
Alfred J. Black
November 29, 2012
1964
John T. Wolff
June 17, 2012
1970
William B. McDermott
March 2, 2012
1972
Julie (Greco) Sgroi
July 18, 2012
1977
Karen (Houlihan) Golden - BSHS
December 22, 2012
Friends
Anne (Casey) Harrington
January 1, 2012
Dolores (Gawron) Twardzik
February 6, 2012
Raymond C. Garrison Sr.
August 21, 2012
John F. Guagliardo
August 25, 2012
Lottie Kozlowski
September 24, 2012
Tullio DeMartinis
October 2, 2012
Anna Redznak
October 24, 2012
Salvatore “Sam” Pepe
October 26, 2012
Frank L. “Aldo” Marcellino
December 21, 2012
Newly Noted Obituaries:
1931
Margaret (Underwood) Ginevan
February 9, 2010
1935
Margaret (Amberger) Grandchamp
October 6, 2009
1940
Leugel A. Foss
February 4, 2009
1941
Zina (Bursese) Montana
October 1, 2011
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