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Edmund Alpheus Gehan

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(1931–  ; b. Brooklyn, NY) American biostatistician specializing in applications to cancer research. Gehan obtained his BA in mathematics at Manhattan College, New York, before moving to North Carolina State U where he obtained his MS in experimental statistics in 1953 and his PhD in experimental statistics and public health in 1957. In 1987 he was President of the ISCB. In 1994 he was appointed Director of Biostatistics at the Georgetown U Medical Center in Washington.

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Gehan, Edmund Alpheus [MC1951]

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John

This years Macy parade made it clear that they fujlly imtend to eliminate any referenced to Christrmas. Santa,the children’s symbol of Christmas did not mention Christmas but rather greeted the crowd with “Happy Thanksgiving.” Last year Santa said nothing. What’s coming next is probably Happy Holiday.

Please urge the troops to contact Macys and express their displeasure by shopping elsewhere.

   customer service@Macys.com

It’s about time we stood up.

Jim Fennell ‘51

[JR: Jim, I didn't see the end of the parade. I always watch a little and go back to the happier times when life was simple. Mom and I went to the parade. Wish I could roll back the tape and do it again. How much smarter I'd be. Did anyone see the end of the parade and can confirm what Santa did or didn't say? If they are doing that "Happy Hoy Days" stuff, it deserves a reaction.]

Fennell, Jim (MC1951)

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John:

My 1999 copy of the Alumni directory indicates that “Jerry” Gerard C. Smith was a graduate of Class of 1951 with a BA and retired from Patterson/ Smith Assn.

Hope this helps.

Thomas D. Gibbons, Sr., P.E.
Vice President – Sr. Projects Manager
Greenman-Pedersen, Inc.
Babylon, New York 11702-3432

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[JR: Certainly does. Can never have enough help. Thanks.]

Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]

Gibbons, Tom (MC1960)

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Dear John,

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JObit: Smith, Jerry [MC???? RIP]

http://www.legacy.com/WashingtonPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=135907341

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   I believe that Jerry is a member of the Class of 1951.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]

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http://www.legacy.com/WashingtonPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=135907341

Jerry Smith

SMITH JERRY SMITH (Age 80) Passed away on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at Potomac Homes in Greenbrook, New Jersey.

He was born in Queens, New York on September 15, 1929. A son of the late Raymond and Gertrude Smith. He was a very loving husband, father, brother, grandfather, and a kind, caring, very generous person who will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

Jerry lived most of his life in Laurel, Maryland. He received his undergraduate degree in business from Manhattan College. He went on to work in the insurance field until he co-owned his own insurance company, Patterson/Smith Associates, before retiring in 2001.

He was a very active parishioner at Saint Nicholas Catholic Church for many years. He was predeceased by his first loving wife, Vicky and his brother, Raymond. He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Pandy Smith for five years; his brother, Father Robert Smith; his son, Michael and wife, Kerry; daughter, Terri and husband, Rick Pedigo; daughter, Tracey and husband, Jay Higgins; and his beloved grandchildren, Jake, Lauren, Justin, Kendall, Zach, Chad, Kasey, Quinn, Colin and Keegan.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 16, 11 a.m. at St. Phillips Catholic Church, Falls Church, Virginia. Visitation will be Sunday, November 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. at National Funeral Home, 7482 Lee Hwy., Falls Church, Virginia. Donations can be made to anything you are passionate about in memory of our Dad because he was passionate about contributing to everyone in need.

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Smith, Jerry [MC???? RIP]   

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/yfskbzf

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Dear John,

   I believe that Jerry is a member of the Class of 1951.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Smith, Jerry [MC1951 RIP]

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http://www.tracked.com/person/john_butler_403883

John P. Butler

John Butler joined Genzyme in 1997 as product manager for Renagel. His current responsibilities include leading the company’s renal, endocrine, and cardiovascular businesses. This includes managing the commercial products Renagel, Renvela, Thyrogen, Hectorol, and Cholestagel as well as the development of Genzyme’s cardiometabolic and renal portfolio.

Mr. Butler has also served as vice president of strategic planning, vice president of Renagel Europe, and senior vice president and general manager of the renal business unit. Prior to joining Genzyme, he worked in sales and marketing at Amgen Inc.

Mr. Butler has an M.B.A. from Baruch College and a B.A. from Manhattan College.

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Butler, John P. [MC????]

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Dear John,

   I believe that John is a member of the Class of 1951.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Butler, John P. [MC1951]

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http://www.watertechonline.com/news.asp?N_ID=72666

Battelle to develop its water treatment programs
9/29/2009 4:33:49 PM

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COLUMBUS, OH — Nonprofit independent research and development organization Battelle Memorial Institute (Batelle) has hired John McArdle to coordinate its research and commercial activities in water and wastewater treatment technologies, according to a September 9 Battelle press release.

Prior to joining Battelle, McArdle, a recognized expert in water and wastewater treatment technologies with an emphasis on membrane filtration, worked for Koch Membranes Systems Inc. as director of business development and business manager for industrial water, the release said. In these positions, McArdle was responsible for the commercial introduction of membrane filtration technologies in several novel water and wastewater treatment applications. He also was closely involved with the introduction of membrane filtration technology into the very rapidly growing water and wastewater treatment markets of China and India.

In the newly created Battelle position — manager of business development, water technology — McArdle initially will focus on the development of Battelle’s worldwide strategy in collaboration with the national laboratories that Battelle manages and co-manages for the Department of Energy.

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McArdle has a bachelor’s in chemical engineering from Manhattan College, a master’s in chemical engineering from Northeastern University, and an M.B.A. in finance and international business from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business.

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McArdle. John [MC????]

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Dear John,

   In my “stuff” I find 3 John McArdle’s, John C. 1976 has a BA, John F.1951 has a BE and John J. 1960 has a BA. I think there must be another one.

   Mike

[JR: We’ll have to get some help. Thanks.]

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[JR: I emailed Battelle and it’s “C”.]

McArdle. John [MC1976]

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[JR: Trimming out several intermediate emails.]

You may be interested to note that John F is my father who graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in EE exactly 25 years before I graduated.

Regards,
John C. McArdle

[JR: Not surprised to see "Jasper families". Thanks for the context. Serendipity.]

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Dear John,

   Today’s (9/16/09) NY Times at page A18, under the National Briefing piece, reported that Judge John Keenan, ‘51 sentenced a convicted Al Qaeda supporter to Life in Prison, stating that he was “a clear threat to public safety”. It looks as if the Judge has been busy lately!

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. And, it sounds like he's defending us.]

Keenan, John [MC1951]

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Dear John,

   Saturday’s, 9/12/09. Business Day section has a piece on the first page about the trial of the Case about Merck’s Bone Drug and the antics in the Jury room. The Judge presiding over that case is US District Court Judge, John Kennan, ‘51.

   Mike

http://www.nytimes.com/2009/09/12/business/12drug.html?_r=1&scp=1&sq=Bone%20Drug&st=cse

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Last week, Judge John F. Keenan asked jurors to decide whether Merck had been negligent in formulating the drug, whether the company failed to warn doctors of a known risk of the product, whether Fosamax was defective, and, if so, whether any of those situations directly caused her injury.

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[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. That's the difference between between automated searching and prople eyeballing the news.]

Keenan, John F. [MC1951]

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

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Ladies and Gentlemen:

   1. No POLITICS !!!!!!!!

2. Just your health…The “Swine Flu” epidemic is not life threstening and the vacine is untested and possibly dangerous and may even be Life Threatening. Big “PHARMA” is behind WHO and CDC and their “The Sky is Falling” pronouncements !!!!!!!

   3. I will not have this vacine…and I will be 82 next month and I have been in ill-health these past 2 years (caused by cavalier Rxs and incompetent personnel). I may not even have a plain “flu vacine”…as no one has foretold my demise from a cold as yet !

Gravely and sincerely,
Bob Helm

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Helm, Robert (MC1951)

[JR: I am glad to hear from Bob. And, some what understand his frustration with the "witch doctors" of our time.]

[Disclaimer: Jasper Jottings is not where you should be getting your medical advice. Not the FDA either, but Bob said "no politics". Seems though "medicine" is very "political".]

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http://www.legacy.com/TCPalm/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=131229986

Terrence Patrick O’Brien   Terrence Patrick O’Brien, 80, died Aug. 8, 2009, at VNA Hospice House. He was born in Atlantic City, N.J., and lived in Vero Beach for 29 years, coming from Annandale, Va. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and served as a tank platoon commander during the Korean War. He received his undergraduate degree from Manhattan College and later graduated from Georgetown University Law School. He was a member of Holy Cross Catholic Church, Vero Beach, and the Marine Corps Tankers Association. He was appointed to the Subversive Activities Control Board and was an attorney for the Federal Communication Commission. He worked as a legislative liaison for Fairfax County, Va., and as an attorney for the city of Vero Beach and Indian River County. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Maureen; sons, Michael and John O’Brien, both of Vero Beach; daughter, Lisa Jansen of Blacksburg, Va.; and five grandchildren. Memorial contributions may be made to Disabled American Veterans, P.O. Box 14301, Cincinnati, OH 45250-0301. Services: A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Aug. 12 at Holy Cross Catholic Church. Arrangements are by Thomas. S. Lowther Funeral Home, Vero Beach. A guest book may be signed at lowtherfuneralhome.com.

Published in the TC Palm on 8/11/2009

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O’Brien, Terrence Patrick [MC???? RIP]   

Guestbook: http://lowtherfuneralhome.com/obituaries.php

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Dear John,

   I believe that Terrence is a member of the Class of 1951.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

O’Brien, Terrence Patrick [MC1951 RIP]   

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[JR: Behind the scenes, I consult on what's suitable to share. This appeared to be just filler. Boy, was I surprised!]

fjohn reinke wrote:

Mike: I see no need to push this. Other than it’s says he’s a Jasper, and the obit disagreed. Interesting the standards of “journalism”? fjohn68

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Dear John,

   Ed Kane, I believe, is a member of the Class of 1951 and Bill Harrington is a member of the Class of 1953. So there is no reason not to push it.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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http://manhattan.blockshopper.com/news/story/1000026414-Late_insurance_pro_s_Gramercy_Park_condo_sells_for_800K/

Late insurance pro’s Gramercy Park condo sells for $800K
by Ryan Anderson, published Jul 13, 2009
Gramercy Park Habitat

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The estate of Edward K. Kane sold a two-bedroom, one-bath condo at 205 E. 22nd St. in Gramercy Park to Steven E. Gold for $800,000 on June 11.

The 1,050-square-foot Unit #2D is in the Gramercy Park Habitat, a doorman building located a block east of Gramercy Park and is very near Union Square.

Mr. Kane served as executive vice president of the Guardian Life Insurance Co. He was also a member of the company’s board of directors. He joined Guardian Life in 1951.

He graduated from Manhattan College and earned his LL.B from Fordham University. He passed away in Sept. 2008.

William F. Harrington, who appears on the deed, is a partner at Bleakley, Platt & Schmidt and a member of the firm’s trusts and estates practice group.

The Gramercy Park Habitat, a former brewery building erected in 1896 and converted to a condominium in 1986, has 64 units on seven floors.

There were 92 condo sales in Gramercy Park in 2008, with median sales price of $681,000.

Filed under: No story tag

Address: Condo205 E 22nd Street, # 2D

Buyer(s): Steven E Gold

Seller(s): William F Harrington and (Estate of) Edward K Kane

Sale date: 2009-06-11

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[JR: So we have a conflict. Did he graduate or not? And, if he didn't, it's interesting that two Jaspers were obviously close to and trusted by him. Sorry to have missed capturing his story. I think it would have been instructive and interesting. Another missed opportunity.
Kane, Ed [MC1951]
Harrington, Bill [MC1953]

[JR: I have applaud my "ace resource" McEneney, Mike (MC1953) without whom this story would be in the recycle bin!]
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http://www.legacy.com/HartfordCourant/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=128581450

Francis X. “Frank” Geissler

GEISSLER, Francis X. “Frank” Francis X. Geissler “Frank” died peacefully at Connecticut Hospice after a courageous 18-month battle with cancer. He has returned to Heaven to join his Lord and many wonderful family and friends. Frank was married to the love of his life, Joan Elizabeth Christophel Geissler, for 51 wonderful years. He was the adored father of Anne-Marie Geissler of Groton; Frank Geissler and his wife, Lisa, of Farmington; Stephen Geissler and his wife, Susan, of Burlington; and Mary Beth Geissler of Mystic. He leaves behind seven beloved grandchildren, Michael, Emma, John, Andrew and Matthew Geissler and Sam and Gillian Jordan, who will always lovingly remember him as their “Pop”. He was predeceased by his sister, Barbara Geissler Sekreta, and leaves behind a brother, Paul Geissler of Baton Rouge, LA. He will also be dearly missed by his many nieces and nephews, and by Zoey, Bubba and Hammie (family pets).

Frank was born in 1929 in New York City to Francis and Anna Geissler and he lived in the City until he was married to Joan in 1957. A graduate of Regis High School, Manhattan College and New York University, Frank had a successful career as an electrical engineer. He was employed as an engineer at American Bosch Arma Corp. and Airborne Instruments both on Long Island and then later as General Manager of Cramer Corporation in Old Saybrook. He founded Microtechnologies, Inc. in 1980 with his son, Frank, and remained active in the corporation until his death. Frank, Joan and their children moved to Westbrook in 1969 and were always active in both St. Mark’s Church and their community.

Frank loved to sail the waters of Long Island Sound, and he traveled extensively with his wife, and often with his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed many wonderful friendships throughout his life; and he will be missed by family and friends. With such wonderful friends, family and spouse and life, Frank has set a very high standard for his children to live up to, but they intend to do their best. Frank’s family wishes to thank the many wonderful physicians, nurses and healthcare providers who cared for him during his illness, especially those at Memorial Sloan Kettering and Connecticut Hospice.

Visitation will be held on Friday, June 19, from 5-8 p.m. at the Robinson, Wright & Weymer Funeral Home, 34 Main Street, Centerbrook. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday morning, June 20, at 10:30 a.m. at Saint Mark’s Church, 222 McVeagh Road, Westbrook, CT 06498. Burial will follow in the Resurrection Cemetery, Westbrook. In lieu of flowers, donations in Frank’s memory may be made to The Connecticut Hospice, Inc., 100 Double Beach Road, Branford, CT 06405 or to Saint Mark’s Church.

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Geissler, “Frank” Francis X. [MC????]   

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/nczjv3

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Dear John,

   I believe that Frank is a member of the Class of 1951.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

Geissler, “Frank” Francis X. [MC1951]   

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=128011460

Nicholas Joseph Zauner
Sept. 10, 1927 – June 2, 2009

Nicholas Joseph Zauner, 81, of Venice, formerly of St. James, N.Y., died June 2, 2009.

Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m and from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Lemon Bay Funeral Home, Venice Chapel. A Mass of Christian burial will be at 10 a.m. Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. Interment will follow in Venice Memorial Gardens.

Survivors include Katherine, his wife of 54 years; sons Thomas J. of Wilton, N.Y., John F. of Newnan, Ga., James of Princeton, N.J., and Peter T. of Boca Raton; a daughter, Mary Beth Faroudi of Venice; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

A modest man, Mr. Zauner was a wonderful husband and father, and had a reputation for being a good and faithful friend, always there for anyone who needed him. In his earlier years he served as chairman of the science department for Smithtown High School in New York, where a science scholarship has been established in his name.

He was also a much-loved basketball, baseball, track, and soccer coach and referee in New York. Being an exceptional athlete himself, Nicholas was All City Horseshoe Champion in New York City at the age of 17.

A member of the New York State Teachers’ Union, Mr. Zauner received his Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College and earned his Master of Science from NYU, where he also served as an instructor.

He retired in 1991, moving to Venice with his wife, Katherine, in 1995. He sang in the church choir in St. James, New York, for 27 years, carrying on the tradition at Our Lady of Lourdes Church in Venice for an additional 14 years.

In his spare time, Mr. Zauner enjoyed golfing and membership in the ROMEOs and NOVA.

He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Zauner, Nicholas Joseph [MC????]   

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/oe8nzl

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Dear John,

   I believe that Nicholas is a member of the Class of 1951.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

Zauner, Nicholas Joseph [MC1951]

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[JR: Grace Feeney (MCstf) messaged me: "Attached find article/obituary for Victor Cocozziello Class of 1951. Victor was a frequent attendee at our S.I Manhattan College Club breakfast. "]

[JR: Attached was as followed below that was xeroxed from the paper. I went to Legacy which had.]

Victor A. Cocozziello

Victor A. Cocozziello of Bay Terrace on May 28, 2009. Beloved husband of Margaret (Honey). Devoted father of Joanne Grippo, Marie (Ria) Cicero, and Jack Cocozziello. Cherished grandfather of seven. Fond brother of Albert. Reposing at Colonial Funeral Home, 2819 Hylan Blvd., corner of Tysens Lane. Mass Tuesday 9:15 A.M. St. Charles RC Church. Visiting hours Sunday and Monday 2-4 and 7-9 P.M. www.colonialfuneralhomesi.com www.SILive.com/obits

[JR: But where was the long version that allowed Grace to scoop me? The SILIVE site pointed to Legacy. Digging around the website I found it. BUT, (there is always a big butt), it appears that Legacy is not getting the full obit and Google isn't indexing all the pages. So we need eyeballs.]

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http://www.silive.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2009/05/victor_cocozziello_79.html#more

Victor Cocozziello, 79
by Staten Island Advance
Sunday May 31, 2009, 5:05 AM

Retired lawyer, former prosecutor was active in Republican party

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Victor A. Cocozziello, 79, of Bay Terrace, a retired lawyer and former prosecutor, died Thursday in Staten Island University Hospital, Ocean Breeze.

Born and raised in Manhattan, Mr. Cocozziello settled in Bay Terrace in the 1970s.

He was a graduate of St. Anthony’s Elementary School, Manhattan, where he met his future wife, Margaret (Honey) Robertelli. Mr. Cocozziello later graduated from Cardinal Hayes High School in the Bronx, Manhattan College and Fordham University Law School, Manhattan.

Mr. Cocozziello began his legal career in 1954 as an assistant district attorney in the Homicide Division of the Manhattan district attorney’s office.

He later left that office to become a lawyer for the New York State Racing and Wagering Board, before retiring in the 1990s.

Mr. Cocozziello was very active in the Republican Party on Staten Island and after his retirement, worked for the late Republican state Sen. John Marchi.

He also worked tirelessly for the Goodhue Center of the Children’s Aid Society, New Brighton, as well as the Staten Island Zoo.

Highly intelligent, Mr. Cocozziello was an avid reader of newspapers and current events. He also was a devoted family man.

Mr. Cocozziello was a parishioner of St. Charles R.C. Church, Oakwood.

“He was always the consummate gentleman,” said his spouse of 57 years, Margaret.

Surviving, in addition to his wife, Margaret, are his son, Jack Victor; two daughters, Marie Cicero and Joanne Grippo; his brother, Albert, and seven grandchildren.

The funeral will be Tuesday from the Colonial Funeral Home, New Dorp, with a mass at 9:15 a.m. in St. Charles Church. Arrangements include cremation.

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FROM FACEBOOK

Kelly Dantuono sent a message to the members of Manhattan College Thomas More Law Society.

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Hello Everyone! TOMORROW NIGHT is our last BIG event of the year (besides the trip to brooklyn and last meeting)

Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Honorable Judge John F. Keenan ’51 Speaker

***Starting at 6pm there will be refreshments and time to network with the alumni coming-it is a GREAT opportunity…so look NICE and don’t miss out!!!!!

From:7:00 – 8:00 p.m there will be the judge speaking.

He will discuss his over 25-year career as a federal court judge and how his Manhattan College education has been of value to him.

ALUMNI ROOM-LIBRARY

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Keenan, John F. [MC1951]

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FROM: Kelly Dantuono
Today at 4:23pm

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Hey everyone! I am sure you all are busy finishing up your semester but the law society has alot of good stuff coming up in the next week or two.

FIRST: Tuesday, April 21
Honorable Judge John F. Keenan ’51 Speaker
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Room – Library 1st floor

SECOND:
Trip to Brooklyn Law School!!!
Friday, April 24th
Meet at 242st Subway
Depart at 12:30pm
All expensives paid and pizza after!
Email, facebook, text, tell in person Kelly Dantuono
**You have to let me know soon bc brooklyn needs a headcount and list of names! A bunch of people are already signed up…it will be fun!!

THIRD:
OUR LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR
April 29th time is t.b.a
Anyone who wants to run for a board position that is when elections will be held (and there will prob be pizza there too)!!

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REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK
IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …
20090416

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SEE YOU ALL THERE

http://www.legacy.com/CapeCod/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=125433432

Joseph P. Conway

EAST ORLEANS — Joseph P. Conway, of East Orleans, died on March 22, 2009.

He was the beloved husband of Mary Louise; loving father of son, John Conway, and daughters, Elizabeth West, Anne Gamble and Ellen Macleish; and grandfather of Abigail, William and Thomas Conway, Angus and Camilla West, John, Alex and Lucy Gamble, Ramsey, Cameron and Sionna Macleish.

Mr. Conway was a law partner at Cahill, Gordon & Reindel and played an integral role in the expansion in the 1980s of Cahill’s corporate and securities practice. He graduated from Manhattan College and Columbia Law School and served as an officer in the Navy, with tours of duty on the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown.

Relatives and friends may call on Thursday morning from 10:30 to 11:30 at the Cody-White Funeral Home, 107 Broad St., Milford, Conn., and are then invited to attend a Mass of Christian burial at Holy Infant Church, 450 Racebrook Road, Orange, Conn., at noon.

Contributions in his name may be made to the Robert J. Christen History Lecture Fund at Manhattan College.

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Conway, Joseph P. [MC????]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/cjjmyd

Conway, Joseph P. [MC1951]

[JR: Thanks, Grace. Much appreciated. ]

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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_F._Keenan

John F. Keenan

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

John Fontaine Keenan (b. 1929 in New York, NY) is a federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York. Judge Keenan received a B.B.A. from Manhattan College in 1951 and an LL.B from Fordham University School of Law, in 1954. He was nominated to the court by Ronald Reagan on September 13, 1983, to a seat vacated by Lloyd F. MacMahon, confirmed by the United States Senate on September 20, 1983, and received his commission on September 20, 1983. He assumed senior status on December 31, 1996.

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Keenan, John F. [MC1951]

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http://www.scoilgaeilge.org/lasmuigh/danta/roc_danta/piano.htm

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Original : Seated in back of empty Manhattan College auditorium, Riverdale, N.Y. Winter, 1950-1951

   The Piano Player

   The falling snow was settling on the stairs

   He came inside and shook his snowy coat

   And now, beside the drapes and empty chairs

   He sits and sounds a lone piano key.

   And then he gently moves from note to note

   Descending, rising, blending, breaking free,

   Or circling round as if by breezes swirled.

   Anew there is the settling of the snow

   But now, the atmosphere is in his private world.

   An Seinnteoir Pianó

   Bhí sneachta ag cur an staighre faoina chlúid

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Translation into Irish: Northport, N.Y. 11 December, 2003.

   Raymond J. Clark

Réamonn Ó Cléirigh

Comment: Rather than go into the crowded library to study when I had no class, I would sit on a bench outside. But a gentle snow began to fall, so I took my books inside the empty auditorium and sat in the back row of seats. After a little while a man came in, shook the snow from his coat, didn’t seem to see me, and walked straight down to the piano near the stage. He struck a single note, then sat down and began to play a long piece of music. I stopped studying and listened. I could see the snow floating down outside the windows and the snow flakes seemed to follow the music. Suddenly, I got an inspiration. I switched that around. I imagined the music was following the snow. I decided to make up a poem.

In the first four lines I describe the real event down to the single sound on the piano. In the next three lines I try to describe the music in words that would also suit gently falling snow. And if the music notes were snow flakes, the air they were falling through had to be in another dimension or world. In the final two lines, I imagine that the music snow is settling within the soul or spirit of the piano player.

In the Irish version, the word ‘uaigneach,’ which means ‘lonely,’ fits the mood of the music he played that day.

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[JR: I have no idea what this is, but it sounds like our MC?]

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Dear John,

   I believe that this is from Ray Clark Class of 1951.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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http://www.marconews.com/news/2009/jan/30/catholic-schools-week-culminates-mass/

Home › Island News › Education News
Catholic Schools Week culminates with Mass
By PETE SKIBA (Contact)
Friday, January 30, 2009

NAPLES — The St. John Neumann’s Celtics basketball team wasn’t tearing up the court with lay-ups, but everyone in the gym caught the positive vibration of Friday morning’s event.

Bishop Frank J. Dewane came to the gym to celebrate with a Mass the faith, tradition and the doctrines Catholic education instills in its students. The Mass culminated a week-long, Catholic Schools Week 2009 observed nationally and throughout Dewane’s seven-county Diocese of Venice.

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Retired without relatives in any of the schools, Naples resident Peter Barry, 81, attended Mass because he is a firm believer in Catholic education.

“I am a product of Catholic education,” Barry, a retired businessman said. “I graduated from Fordham Prep in New York and Manhattan College a (Christian) Brothers’ school. Catholic schools give an education rooted in firm values. And I came because the bishop is here.”

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Barry, Peter [MC1951]

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Dear John,

   I believe that Peter is a member of the Class of 1951.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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http://www.legacy.com/CTPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=122786436

Frank C. Brosnan

BROSNAN Frank C. Brosnan, age 81 of Stratford, beloved husband of Janet (Lulejian) Brosnan, entered eternal life Monday, January 12, 2009 at the Caroltan Nursing Facility, Fairfield. Mr. Brosnan was born December 9, 1927 in Manhattan, N.Y., son of the late Daniel and Margaret (Durnin) Brosnan. He was born and raised in Manhattan, was a 1951 graduate of Manhattan College, and was a World War II United States Army veteran, having served in the Pacific Theatre. A Stratford resident the past 47 years, he was the founder and president of MAREC Inc., of Stratford and also worked as a physicist at Handy and Harmon, Bridgeport. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his love of learning and sharing of knowledge. He was a mentor and friend to many. Frank was a fixer of anything, a resource of unusual facts and tid bits, and a master of cheese cake. In addition to his wife, he is survived by his four children, Christopher Brosnan and his wife, Barbara of Easton, Barbara Cooper and her husband, John of Trumbull, Kerry Brosnan and his wife, Andrea of Newtown, and Tara LaReau and her husband, Jeffrey of Stratford; six grandchildren, Trish (Cooper) Weller and her husband, Devin, Jeff and Betsy Cooper, Olivia and Milea Brosnan, and Maggie LaReau; two brothers, Daniel Brosnan of Flushing, N.Y. and Joseph Brosnan and his wife, Helga of Pocasset, Mass.; his sister-in-law, Grace Lulejian of Sarasota, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. In the spirit of his lifelong dedication to learning, Frank has donated his body to the Willed Body Donation Program at the Yale School of Medicine. Friends are invited to attend a Memorial Mass, Thursday, January 15, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. by meeting directly at Our Lady of Peace Church, Stratford Road in the Lordship section of Stratford. Friends may visit with the family Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. in the William R. McDonald Funeral Home, 2591 Main Street, Stratford. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to The VNS of Connecticut, Hospice at Home, 40 Lindeman Drive, Trumbull, CT 06611 Donation envelopes will be available at the funeral home.

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Brosnan, Frank C. [MC1951]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/7rnqmv

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http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/html/pr/pr_2008_057.shtml

New York City Police Department

Press Release | 2008-057

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Press Release # 057

Tuesday, December 23, 2008

MAYOR BLOOMBERG AND POLICE COMMISSIONER KELLY PRESIDE OVER PROMOTION CEREMONIES

To recognize the outstanding efforts of members of the New York City Police Department, Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Police Commissioner Raymond W. Kelly today presided over promotion ceremonies of uniformed officers and civilians at One Police Plaza.

During the morning ceremony Thomas P. Galati, Commanding Officer of the Intelligence Division, Kathy E. Ryan, Commanding Officer of the Domestic Violence Unit, and James R. Waters, Commanding Officer of the Counterterrorism Division, were promoted to Assistant Chief.

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Also during this morning’s ceremony Ruben Beltran, John K. Donohue and Walter T. Salowski were promoted to Deputy Chief.

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Deputy Chief John Donahue is the Commanding Officer of the Office of Management, Analysis and Planning. Deputy Chief Donohue played a key role in developing the NYPD’s Impact Schools program as well as facilitating increased collaboration between the Police Department and Administration for Children Services and other city agencies. He holds a law degree from Fordham University, an MBA from Manhattan College, a bachelor’s degree from Pace University and Chief Donohue is a 2001 Graduate of the Police Management Institute at Columbia University.

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Dear John,

    Ray Kelly is a member of the Class of 1963, not 1951. I do not find a class year for Chief Donahue.

    Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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Donahue, John [MC1997]

Kelly, Raymond W. [MC1963]

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FROM A COMMENT

John Donohue MBA 1997

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http://www.legacy.com/APP/Obituaries.asp?
Page=LifeStory&PersonId=119862311

http://tinyurl.com/5lefjp

Joseph A. Dunn
(Asbury Park Press)

JOSEPH A. DUNN
AGE: 82 BRIELLE

Joseph A. Dunn, 82, of Brielle, died Thursday, Nov. 6 at Jersey Shore University Medical Center, Neptune. Born in Jersey City, Joseph wintered in Essex Fells and summered in Sea Girt before moving to Brielle 29 years ago. Joseph was a graduate of Xavier High School and Manhattan College. Joseph served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Joseph was a builder who was known for the apartment complexes, homes, shopping centers and hotels he built all around New Jersey. He was the former owner of the Buckingham and Avon Inn, both in Avon. He was a communicant of St. Mark’s Church in Sea Girt, where he was a member of the Holy Name Society. Joseph was a member of the Post Card Club, and was an antique and art collector. Joseph still gathered with his friends from Xavier High School as part of the Captains Club, since he was a captain of the tennis team and played on the basketball team.

Joseph was predeceased by his beloved wife, Geraldine T. Dunn, in 2004; his daughter Suzanne Dunn Palian, in 2005; and his two sisters, Evelyn Jones and Rita Berman. Surviving are his daughter Sharlene Dunn Reynolds and her husband, Michael; a son-in-law, Robert Palian; four grandchildren, Rebecca and Beth Palian, and Sean and Caitlin Reynolds; and many nieces, nephews and cousins.

Visiting will be from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at the O’Brien Funeral Home, 2028 Route 35 at New Bedford Road, Wall. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at St. Mark’s Church, Sea Girt. Burial will follow in St. Catharine’s Cemetery, Sea Girt.

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Dear John,

I believe that Joe is a member of the Class of 1951.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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Dunn, Joseph A. [MC1951]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/62u8ot

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Guest Book for

John Francis “Jack” Fitzpatrick

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July 22, 2008 The Manhattan College alumni community shares the grief, and is now praying for our fellow alumni and the family at this time. The Alumni Office has been informed. As well as the Jasper Jottings community that I personally can reach. We are all a little poorer now. “No man is an island, entire of itself … any man’s death diminishes me”. We are sorry for your loss. fjohn reinke (mc68) (kendall park, NJ) Contact me

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[JR: It makes me sad when there is no other entry in the Guest Book other than mine. Don't get me wrong, I'm glad I put it there if for no other reason than it marks the place. I just wonder how many things (i.e., stories, information, knowledge, wisdom, jokes) are now lost forever. Each time we lose the essence of ... ... the human community?]

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