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John J. Harrington
Sept. 6, 1998
At Kimwell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Fall River,
Mass., at 90. Prior to his retirement in 1970, Mr. Harrington
had been an English teacher at B.M.C. Durfee High School
in Fall River for 41 years. An assistant baseball and basketball
coach at the school for many years, he had been inducted
into the Durfee High Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987. Mr. Harrington
had also been a director of the Fall River Municipal Credit
Union from 1962 to 1997 and had co-owned Fraze's Sporting
Goods store in Fall River from 1932 to 1952. He had been
a Holy Cross class agent. Mr. Harrington is survived by his
wife, Elizabeth; three sons, Edward F. '55,
John T., M.D., '58, and Daniel T., M.D., '60; two sisters; 15 grandchildren,
including John M. '80, Kathleen H. '84, Timothy J. '94, Anne E. '95, Mary E.
Power '81, Gertrude Harrington Becker '83, Elizabeth H. Carroll '84, and Ann
E. Murphy '88; 29 great-grandchildren; and several nephews and
nieces.
Ernest A. Golia, M.D.
July 5, 1998
In Wakefield, Mass., at 85. Prior to his retirement, Dr.
Golia had been an emergency room specialist. In the mid-1950s,
he opened a surgical practice in Lynn and Lynnfield which
he maintained for 20 years. During World War II, Dr. Golia
served as a ship's surgeon on the Coast Guard cutter Storis
and later on the USS Cavalier in the South Pacific theatre.
After the war, he was a medical officer on the South American
liners of Moore-McCormack Lines. Dr. Golia is survived by
his wife, Theresa; a son; and a daughter.
William J. Shaughnessy, M.D.
July 3, 1998
At his Athol, Mass., home. Prior to his retirement in 1982,
Dr. Shaughnessy, 84, had been an anesthesiologist at Henry
Heywood Memorial Hospital in Gardner,
Mass., and Athol Memorial Hospital. He had been a family practitioner at both
hospitals as well as at Hahnemann Hospital and St. Vincent Hospital, both in
Worcester, and Winchendon Hospital. Dr. Shaughnessy was also a past medical
director of Fleetwood Nursing Home and past trustee and current honorary trustee
of Athol Memorial Hospital. A Navy veteran of World War II, he served as a
lieutenant commander in the Mediterranean and the Pacific and received the "Admiral's
Citation" from Adm. Nimitz for bravery in battle. At Holy Cross, he had been
a member of the baseball and football teams. Dr. Shaughnessy is survived by
his wife, Margaret; five sons; six daughters, including Mary K. Sparicio '82;
23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
Joseph P. McIntyre
July 25, 1998
At Memorial Hospital, Worcester. Prior to his retirement
in 1979, Mr. McIntyre, 86, had been a service manager at
ADT Security Co. for many years. He is survived
by a brother; a sister; nephews and nieces; and grandnephews and grandnieces.
William F. Sheehan
June 28, 1998
At the Maine Veterans Home in Augusta. At the time of his
retirement in 1983, Mr. Sheehan had been a program analyst
with the Employment Security Commission;
he had begun working for the state of Maine in 1967 as a computer programmer.
Previously, he and his wife owned and operated Cranmore Mountain Lodge, North
Conway, N.H., for 10 years. From 1946 to 1954, Mr. Sheehan had been a member
of the firm, Sheehan, Inc., along with three brothers. During World War II,
he served as a staff sergeant in the 151st infantry in New Guinea and the Philippines.
Mr. Sheehan is survived by his wife, Mary Rose; a daughter; and nephews and
nieces.
John Connolly III
July 22, 1998
In Des Moines, Iowa, at 80. A senior partner in the Des Moines
law firm of Connolly O'Malley Lillis Hansen and Olson, Mr.
Connolly specialized in real estate law and, during his career,
helped to shape growth and commercial development
in the Des Moines area. He was an Army veteran of World War II. Mr.
Connolly is survived by his wife, Mary Alice; six sons; five daughters; two
brothers, Richard E. '43 and William
J. '53; four sisters; 29 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Camille L. Durand
Aug. 1, 1998
At his East Providence, R.I., home, at 83. Prior to his
retirement, Mr. Durand had been a life insurance agent
for 50 years. A semi-professional baseball player, he played
in New York and Canada before serving in World War II as
a captain in the Army. At Holy Cross, he had been a captain
of the baseball team and, at his alma mater, LaSalle Academy,
he achieved All State status in three sports. Mr. Durand
is survived by his wife, Katherine; two sons; two daughters;
a sister; seven grandchildren; and two great-granddaughters.
George A. Pilet
Aug. 22, 1998
At North Broward Hospital, Pompano Beach, Fla., at
82. Prior to his retirement in 1974, Mr. Pilet had been
a letter carrier for the U.S. Postal Service for 30 years.
A Marine Corps veteran of World War II, he had served in
the Asian-Pacific theatre. Mr. Pilet is survived by his
wife, Katherine; and several cousins.
Joseph H. Carpentier
July 8, 1998
At Bremerton (Wash.) Naval Hospital, at 80. A career serviceman,
retired Lt. Col. Joseph H. Carpentier, USAF, served during
World War II in England, Africa,
France and Italy, and then, in the Korean War; stationed at Tempelhof Air Force
Base after World War II, he participated in the Berlin Airlift. A decorated
veteran, Carpentier was awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal, Air Medal
and Berlin Airlift Medal; he was also awarded the French Croix de Guerre avec
Palm by former French President Charles De Gaulle, for training the Free French
Forces. He retired in 1969. Active in the Boy Scouts of America, Carpentier
was the recipient of the Silver Beaver Award, the organization's highest adult
award. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie; six sons; two daughters; two sisters;
10 grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
John F. Connor
July 14, 1998
At his Manchester, N.H., home, at 80. Prior to his retirement
in 1984, Mr. Connor worked 30 years at New England Telephone
Co. where he received a perfect attendance commendation.
An Army veteran of World War II, he served in Europe and
the Pacific. Mr. Connor was a member of the President's
Council. He is survived by his wife, Barbara; two nephews;
and a niece.
Harry T. Hayes
June 16, 1998
In Panama City Beach, Fla., at 80. Mr. Hayes had been a
teacher at Coolidge Junior High School in Natick, Mass.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia; a
son; a daughter; six grandchildren; several stepchildren; and a sister. His
brother was the late Philip E. '35.
Connor T. Flynn
Aug. 9, 1998
In Iowa, at 78. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Flynn had been
chairman and president of Lessing-Flynn Advertising Co. in
Des Moines, Iowa. He is survived by his
wife, Dorothy; two sons; three daughters; a brother, Peter J. Sr. '49; and
two sisters.
Raymond A. Plotczyk
Sept. 3, 1998
At St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, at 80. Mr. Plotczyk
worked in the field of education for 32 years, retiring
in 1978 as the superintendent of schools for the Berlin-Boylston
(Mass.) Regional School District after 16 years of service.
Previously, he had served three years as assistant superintendent
of schools in the Northborough-Southborough (Mass.) Regional
School District; from 1946-49, he was a teacher and later
principal of the Berlin Memorial Elementary School. An
Army veteran of World War II, Mr. Plotczyk was a member
of the Alumni Sodality and the Century Club at Holy Cross.
He is survived by his wife, Rita; two sons; a brother;
three sisters; three grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
Joseph J. Pucko, M.D.
July 31, 1998
At Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, at 78. Prior to
his retirement in 1989, Dr. Pucko had been a family physician
in Weymouth, Mass., for 35 years and served on the staff
of the South Shore Hospital, also in Weymouth. From 1946
to 1948, he had been an Army captain stationed at Chanute
Air Force Base in Rantoul, Ill. Dr. Pucko is survived by
his wife, Natalie; three sons; a daughter; a sister; eight
grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
Frank L. Saba
Sept. 8, 1998
In Shrewsbury, Mass., at 79. Prior to his retirement in
1977, Mr. Saba had worked at Brockton (Mass.) High School
for 35 years, as a teacher, head football coach, director
of athletics and, most recently, as director of personnel
in charge of teacher recruitment and hiring. An Army veteran
of World War II, he began his career at Brockton High School
after completing his military service, declining an offer
to play for the Chicago Bears. During the mid-1980s, Mr.
Saba left retirement to help coach the St. John's High
School football team in Shrewsbury. While at Holy Cross,
he was the quarterback on the football team and played
in the three season-ending games at Fenway Park in Boston
against Boston College, coached by Frank Leahy. A three-time,
all-scholastic running back at his alma mater, Brockton
High School, he was the captain of the 1937 state championship
team. Mr. Saba is survived by his wife, Margaret; three
sons; a daughter; a sister; seven grandchildren; and nephews
and nieces.
John K. Donnelly
July 1, 1998
In St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport, Conn., at 77. Prior to his retirement
in 1985, Mr. Donnelly had served as the director of public works in Milford,
Conn., for four years, and previously, as the director of public works in Trumbull,
for 10 years. After serving in the Marines during World War II, he had been
the president and general manager of Bridgeport Construction Co. for 22 years;
in 1967, he became clerk of the works for the city of Bridgeport and served
in that capacity until 1971. Mr. Donnelly is survived by six sons, including
Michael J. '85; four daughters; daughter-in-law, Mary K. (Katie) '85; a brother;
two sisters; and 14 grandchildren.
Robert J. Asman Jr.
July 24, 1998
At the Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland, Ohio, at
74. Mr. Asman had been a member of the Van Aken Bond Withers & Asman law firm and an assistant
Cuyahoga County prosecutor in charge of legal research. He was also the president
of the Ohio State Bar Association Automated Research, a computer-assisted legal
research service affiliated with the state bar association. Prior to joining
the law firm in 1971, Mr. Asman had served as general counsel for Pneumo Dynamics
Corp. in Cleveland for eight years, and, previously, as the counsel for General
Electric Co.'s Flight Propulsion Laboratory Department for three years. At
the beginning of his career, he served as an antitrust trial attorney for the
Department of Justice for two years and then joined the staff of the U.S. district
attorney in Washington, D.C., until 1960. An Army radio operator in Europe
during World War II, Mr. Asman was awarded the Bronze Star. He is survived
by his wife, Mary; two sons; four daughters; a brother; three sisters; and
eight grandchildren.
Peter V. Garofoli
Aug. 14, 1998
At the Meadows of Edgewood in North Andover, Mass., at 76.
Prior to his retirement in 1982, Mr. Garofoli had been the
superintendent of schools in North Andover
for many years. Previously, he had served as superintendent of the Narragansett
Regional School District in Templeton and the public school system in Hull,
Mass. During his career, Mr. Garofoli had also been a teacher, guidance counselor
and housemaster. He is survived by his wife, Patricia; two sons; two daughters;
a brother, Ernest P. Jr. '58; five sisters; four grandchildren; and several
nephews and nieces. Timothy L. Kelly Jr., M.D.
June 4, 1998
At his McLean, Va., home, at 72. During his career as a
urologist and surgeon, Dr. Kelly had maintained a private
practice in Arlington and served on the medical staffs
of Northern Virginia Doctor's Hospital and D.C. General
Hospital; he had also been affiliated with Arlington Hospital,
serving as president of the medical staff, member of its
board of trustees and chief of surgery and urology. He
retired in 1991. Active in numerous professional organizations,
Dr. Kelly was a past president of the Arlington County
Medical Society, the Washington Urologic Society and the
Northern Virginia Academy of Surgery. In addition, he had
been a clinical professor of surgery at Georgetown University
Medical School and a fellow of the American College of
Surgeons. A Navy veteran, Dr. Kelly served in the Mediterranean
at the end of World War II. He is survived by his wife,
Shirley; four sons; three daughters; and five grandchildren.
John E. Riordan
Aug. 6, 1998
At Hartford (Conn.) Hospital, at 73. During his career,
Mr. Riordan had worked for UpJohn Pharmaceuticals and Riordan
Associates in West Hartford. He is survived
by his wife, Mildred; and four cousins.
A. Joseph Wolf Jr.
July 15, 1998
In Pennsylvania, at 73. Mr. Wolf had been the owner and
president of Wolf Furniture Co. in Sayre, Pa. He is survived
by his wife, Rita; six children; and 19 grandchildren.
William J. Duffy
July 14, 1998
In Ohio, at 73. Mr. Duffy is survived by his wife, Doris;
a son; three daughters; and five grandchildren.
John J. Keating
June 17, 1998
At the Shaughnessy-Kaplan Rehabilitation Hospital in Salem,
Mass., at 69. Prior to his retirement in 1992, Mr. Keating
had worked for many years at GTE Danvers. An Army veteran,
he served in the Korean War. Mr. Keating is survived by
his wife, Gertrude; two sons; three brothers, including
Paul E. '53; a sister; and two grandchildren. His father
was the late John P. '18.
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