1936
The Sept. 19 issue of the Danbury, Conn., daily newspaper, News Times, featured an article about Charles J. "Charlie" Durkin, who shared his reminisces about the city of Danbury. A lifelong resident, he and his family owned the former Durkin's Diner of Danbury for many years; he also served as a member of the City Board of Estimate and Taxation and the Joint Tax Board. 

1940
Class Co-Chairs
Gerald M. Earls
Paul F. Saint
The Aug. 24 edition of the Edgartown, Mass., newspaper, Vineyard Gazette, featured an article about Joseph E. Murray, M.D., who has recently published a book about his life and career, titled Surgery of the Soul: Reflection on a Curious Career. In 1990, Dr. Murray won the Nobel Prize in Medicine for his work in the field of kidney transplants during the 1950s. 

1947
Class Chair
George A. Cashman
Rev. James F. Bresnahan, S.J., who retired from active association with Northwestern University in Chicago, Ill., holds the title of professor emeritus, medical ethics and humanities, Northwestern University Medical School. Returning to the New England Jesuit Province and residing in the Jesuit community of Boston College, Fr. Bresnahan is on sabbatical during 2001-02, exploring opportunities to continue activity in medical ethics and, especially, promotion of hospice care of the dying in the New England area. 

1950
Class Chair
James P. Diggins
John A. "Jack" Butler has published his third book on American maritime affairs, titled Atlantic Kingdom: America's Contest with Cunard in the Age of Sail and Steam. Edward L. Hopkins was one of four individuals to receive the Honorary Alumni Award 2001, presented by the Penn State Alumni Association. Retired president of the DuBois, Pa., insurance firm of Swift Kennedy & Co., Hopkins was recognized for his four decades of service to the university. A member of the campus advisory board, The DuBois Educational Foundation, since 1962, he held the office of president in the 1970s. He has also served on the Community, Academic Excellence and Student Scholarship committees. Philip W. McGinn Jr. is an associate professor emeritus and, also, a board member for Bradley Pharmaceuticals Inc. 

1951
Class Co-Chairs
Albert J. McEvoy Jr.
Thomas C. Drees is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Sanguine Corp./Drees International Inc., Pasadena, Calif. James M. Kennary Jr., M.D., has retired from the practice of internal medicine; he had maintained his medical practice in Detroit, Mich. 

1952
Class Chair
William J. Casey
Rev. John R. Mulvehill
The sports section of the July 5 edition of The Boston Globe included a profile of professional golfer, R. Paul Harney. Harney, whose PGA Tour spanned 22 years and included seven wins, has owned the Paul Harney Golf Club in East Falmouth, Mass., since 1964. Robert F. Mooney had his fourth book published on Nantucket history, Nantucket Only Yesterday-a personal view of the changes taking place on the island during the 20th century. 

1953
Class Chair
Rev. Msgr. John J. Kelliher
Robert J. Meyer has closed Falcon Travel Inc., Palisades Park, N.J., after 39 years in business. Meyer, who continues to pursue his interest in acting, finished a run as F.D.R. in Annie, produced by his home parish, St. John's, in Leonia; he also appeared on Channel 4's Third Watch. The Westborough, Mass., newspaper, Community Advocate, included a profile of Victor M. Rimkus, in its Aug. 3rd edition. 

1954
Class Chair
Barry R. McDonough
Class Correspondent
Paul F. Dupuis
The Judicial Division of the American Bar Association presented Francis J. Larkin with its first Lifetime Achievement Award, at its annual meeting held in August, in Chicago, Ill. Appointed a judge in 1972, Larkin served 20 years as presiding justice of the Milford (Mass.) District Court and as an associate justice of the appellate division of the state District Courts. He is currently chancellor and professor of law at the Southern New England School of Law in North Darmouth, Mass.

1955
Class Chair
Paul F. Coveney
Class Correspondent
Robert F. Danahy
The Sept. 11 edition of the North Adams (Mass.) Transcript included a profile of Richard Conway Casey, titled "In New York, the nation's first blind federal judge finds humor while dispensing justice." Casey currently serves as a judge of the U.S. District Court in New York City. William F. McCall Jr. and his daughter, Linda '90, were featured in the article, "Like father . like daughter / women are following in their families' footsteps in Boston's real-estate community," which appeared in the Aug. 6 edition of the Boston Business Journal. McCall is president of the Boston-based real-estate firm of McCall & Almy Inc. 

1956
Class Chair
Daniel M. Dunn
Rev. Karl E. Dowd was recently elected a trustee of the Nashua (N.H.) Symphony and secretary for the board of the Nashua Pastoral Care Center. 

1957
Rev. John E. Kelley, who has served 12 years as pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Baldwinville, Mass., pursued a study sabbatical this fall at the Vatican II Institute for Clergy Formation at St. Patrick's Seminary in Menlo Park, Calif. 

1959
Class Chair
William P. Maloney
Class Correspondent
John J. Ormond
James M. Farino Jr. continues to serve as a loan officer at Nevada State Bank in Las Vegas. Michael H. Flynn is president and chief executive officer of Westport (Conn.) National Bank. 

1960
Class Co-Chairs
George M. Ford
George F. Sullivan Jr.
Rev. Thomas P. Henehan, M.M., has recently been selected for induction into the Hall of Fame, Class of 2001, of Loyola Academy, Wilmette, Ill. A member of the track, football and basketball teams, Fr. Henehan had set numerous track and field records during his high school career; a member of the varsity track and football teams at Holy Cross, he was selected for an All-New England All Star football team during his last year. After serving 26 years as a Maryknoll missioner in Latin America, Fr. Henehan has worked since 1996 at the order's Ossining, N.Y., headquarters as one of the directors of the Maryknoll Society Web project. The Aug. 26 edition of The Boston Herald included a profile of Thomas G. Kelley, commissioner of the Department of Veterans Services. Kelley, a retired Navy captain with 30 years of military service, received the Medal of Honor in May 1970 for valor during the Vietnam War. Lawrence A. "Larry" McGrail, who retired after teaching high school and college for 38 years, is now a consultant for the "SEED" Program, Northeastern University, Boston. McGrail trains retired engineers to assist classroom teachers and runs workshops for Project SEED teachers and MCAS math tutors. 

1961
Class Chair
Joseph E. Dertinger Jr.
John T. Allen is the athletic director and football coach at Mount Greylock Regional High School in Williamstown, Mass. John P. Kulevich, who was featured in the Aug. 12 edition of the Metrowest Sunday News, is the superintendent of schools in Scituate, Mass. Paul J. Roy, a partner with Elliott, Whittier, Hardy & Roy Insurance Agency in Winthrop, Mass., served as the event chairman for the Eighth Annual Oceanside Big Band and Jazz Fest held in Winthrop in August. 

1962
Class Chair
William J. O'Leary Jr.
The Aug. 20 issue of Time included an article about Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) in Bethesda, Md., and his role in spearheading efforts in AIDS prevention and treatment. The July issue of the monthly magazine, Government Executive, also included a profile of Fauci. The St. Thomas More Society of Worcester selected Robert G. Lian to be honored at its 44th annual "Red Mass" held Oct. 28 in St. Paul's Cathedral, Worcester; Lian is a partner in the Worcester law firm of Lian, Zarrow, Eynon & Shea. 

1963
Class Chair
Charles J. Buchta
Class Correspondent
Michael J. Toner
The Oct. 8 edition of The New York Times included a review of the most recent collection by Billy Collins titled, Sailing Alone Around the Room, New and Selected Poems. Christopher J. Daley, M.D., who has retired from clinical practice, is now clinical director of KePRO, the national peer review organization, in Harrisburg, Pa. Michael Falivena has been elected president of the Massachusetts chapter of the National Institute of Pension Administrators; he currently serves as vice president at Northeast Retirement Services, a third-party administrator for 401(k) plans, in Woburn, Mass. In November, Joseph F. Finn Jr. was elected to the board of councillors of the American Association of the Order of Malta (Knights Hospitaller). The St. Thomas More Society of Worcester selected John S. McCann to be honored at its 44th annual "Red Mass" held Oct. 28 in St. Paul's Cathedral, Worcester; McCann is an associate justice of the Massachusetts Superior Court. 

1964
Class Chair
Ronald T. Maheu
Class Correspondent
William S. Richards
Philip R. Dixson continues to manage the business office for Procter & Gamble Productions out of the MediaVest agency in New York City. 

1966
Class Chair
Kenneth M. Padgett
Class Correspondent
William L. Juska Jr.
Eugene F. "Gene" Maloney has been selected as a speaker for the Arkansas Bankers Association's 2001 Trust Conference & Trade Show held Oct. 30-31 in Hot Springs, Ark. Maloney has served 28 years as director, executive vice president and corporate counsel for Federated Investors Inc., Pittsburgh, Pa. 

1967
Class Co-Chairs
John J. McLaughlin Jr.
John P. Sindoni
Thomas P. Earls continues to work as project manager with the Arland Tool & Mfg. Co. in Sturbridge, Mass., making parts for GE power generation. Stuart E. Graham is president and chief executive officer of Skanska USA Inc., Whitestone, N.Y.

1968
Class Co-Chairs
Alfred J. Carolan Jr.
John T. Collins
Brian W. Hotarek
Daniel "Dan" Kennedy, who teaches math at the Baylor School, Chattanooga, Tenn., currently serves on the board of governors of the Mathematical Association of America and on the Executive Council of the Mathematical Sciences Education Board of the National Academy of Science. Co-author of textbooks in calculus and pre-calculus, he is working with Prentice Hall on the upcoming revision of its high school series. Thomas C. Strekas has been appointed the dean of mathematics and naval science at the City University of New York-Queens. 

1969
Class Co-Chairs
David H. Drinan
James W. Igoe
Daniel L. Spada, M.D.
In August, Nortek Inc., Providence, R.I., announced the appointment of Edward J. Cooney as treasurer of the company. Rear Adm. John B. Foley III, USN, spoke in October in Norfolk, Va., at the dedication ceremony of the monument honoring the 17 individuals who died in the terrorist bombing of the USS Cole last October. The memorial, which is located at the Norfolk Naval Station, also pays tribute to the 37 sailors injured in the attack and to the members of the crew who rescued the ship from sinking in Aden Harbor. Foley is commander of the Atlantic Fleet's surface forces. Jeffrey G. Hunter received a grant from the William T. Grant Foundation to continue research on improving the adoptability of children in foster care. New York Gov. George E. Pataki recently announced the appointment of Brig. Gen. Thomas P. Maguire Jr., USAF, to the position of The Adjutant General of the State of New York. In this capacity, Maguire heads the state Division of Military and Naval Affairs and serves as commander of the state's military forces. 

1971
Class Chair
Robert T. Bonagura
Class Correspondent
Jerome J. Cura Jr.
Glenn F. Carraher recently joined Starkweather & Shepley Insurance Brokerage, East Providence, R.I., as a vice president; his responsibilities include selling and servicing commercial lines insurance. On Sept. 10, Kevin B. Forth received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the National Beer Wholesalers Association annual meeting. Sargent Rehabilitation Center, Providence, R.I., recently announced the appointment of Peter A. Koch to its board of directors; Koch currently serves as the chief executive officer of Koch Eye Associates, Warwick, R.I. Richard J. "Dick" Leon was nominated Sept. 10 by President Bush to a federal district judgeship in the District of Columbia. Leon is the partner in charge of the white collar crime and congressional investigations practice areas in the Washington, D.C., office of Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease. The Rhode Island commissioner of higher education, William Holland, recently announced the appointment of Stephen P. McAllister as the new commissioner for finance and management, effective Nov. 1. 

1972
Class Chair
Allan F. Kramer II
Leonard P. "Lennie" Cooper currently serves as the director of the Sturbridge office of the Massachusetts Rehabilitation Commission. Theodore V. Wells Jr., co-chairman of the litigation practice at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison in New York City, was quoted in the article, "Law Firms are Slow in Promoting Minority Lawyers to Partner Role," which appeared in the Aug. 7 edition of The New York Times. 

1973
Class Co-Chairs
Gregory C. Flynn
Edward P. Meyers
Joseph P. Burke Jr. has recently been appointed the superintendent of schools in Springfield, Mass. Citizens Financial Group Inc., Providence, R.I., recently announced the promotion of Joseph J. MarcAurele to president and chief executive officer of Citizens Bank of Rhode Island and Citizens Bank of Connecticut. 

1974
Class Co-Chairs
Brian R. Forts
Stanley J. Kostka Jr.
Robert C. Lorette
Thomas J. Basile, who returned to Connecticut state service in April, is now the criminal justice information system coordinator assigned within the department of information technology. 

1975
Class Co-Chairs
Joseph W. Cummings
Joseph A. Sasso Jr.
Steven J. Blizzard of Stewart Title Guaranty Co., Fairfax, Va., has been elected treasurer of the Virginia Land Title Association for 2001-02. Robert M. Dugan is now president of Thor Guard, Inc., in Sunrise, Fla., a manufacturer of lightning prediction and warning systems. David J. Saint was the director of Playwrights Horizons presentation of the musical, The Spitfire Grill, scheduled to run at The Duke on 42nd Street in New York City in September. Radio Ink Magazine has included Peter H. Smyth on its list of the "40 Most Powerful People in Radio"; Smyth is the president and chief operating officer of the national broadcast conglomerate, Greater Media Inc. 

1976
Class Chair
Thomas E. Ryan
Class Correspondent
Thomas C. Healey
On Oct. 10, Massachusetts Gov. Jane Swift announced that the Board of the Massachusetts Housing Finance Agency appointed Thomas R. Gleason as executive director of MassHousing in Boston. Thomas E. Healey is the director of corporate communications for Princeton eCom in Princeton, N.J. This summer, John E. McDonough played the role of Big Pappy in Fifthstreet Theater's presentation of Too Rustic! at Chelsea Playhouse in New York City. 

1977
Class Co-Chairs
Kathleen T. Connolly
Shaun P. Mathews
In October, NewRiver Inc., a provider of e-services for the financial industry, headquartered in Andover, Mass., announced the appointment of Kevin D. Moran as president and chief operating officer of the company.
MARRIED: Charles A. Santangelo and Kathleen A. Goldberger, on July 7, at St. Ignatius Loyola Church in New York City. 

1979
Class Co-Chairs
Glennon L. Paredes
Deborah Pelles
Jayne Clarkin Kredatus recently joined the U.S. Trust Company of New Jersey in Morristown as a client relationship officer in wealth management.