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Thomas F. Perry, M.D.
Jan. 27, 2004
In Sun Coast Hospital, Largo, Fla., at 94. During his career,
Dr. Perry had been a physician in private practice. A World
War II Army veteran, he was a recipient of the Bronze Star.
Dr. Perry had been a member of the President's Council
at Holy Cross. He is survived by three sons, including Richard F., M.D., '71;
a daughter; a brother, Vincent M. '44; 12 grandchildren, including Suzanne
M. '87; and 11 great-grandchildren.
John M. Ducey
Dec. 21, 2003
In California, at 93. A longtime public housing advocate,
urban planner and real estate expert, Mr. Ducey began his
career as a business manager for the Chicago (Ill.) Housing
Authority; after completing military service from 1943-45,
he assumed the post of director of planning there. Mr. Ducey
then served as the director of the National Association of
Housing Officials and deputy director of the federal Office
of Rent Control before becoming the director of housing studies
for the Real Estate Research Corp. in 1953; in 1962, he partnered
with Loyola University to start the Institute of Urban Life
and a graduate program in urban studies. Relocating to Fullerton,
Calif., in 1970, Mr. Ducey taught urban studies courses and
English to recent immigrants. A Navy veteran, he had served
aboard the USS Pennsylvania. Mr. Ducey is survived
by two daughters; six grandsons; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Joseph A. Reynolds, M.D.
Dec. 19, 2003
At his home in Southbury, Conn., at 93. A longtime physician
in Waterbury, Conn., Dr. Reynolds had maintained full hospital
and surgical privileges at St. Mary's
Hospital, Waterbury, throughout his career; he had served as chief of surgery
and chief of staff, as well as a lecturer in the hospital's nursing school,
and as the first medical staff member appointed to its board of directors. Dr.
Reynolds had also been affiliated with Waterbury Hospital until 1987, when he
was retired to its honorary staff. Active in the field of industrial medicine,
he had been a corporate physician for several companies, including Waterbury
Farrell Foundry and Timex, and a regional expert in OSHA compliance; in the 1970s,
he opened the Waterbury Industrial Clinic. A member of many professional organizations,
Dr. Reynolds had been a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and the International
College of Surgeons. In 1943, he had enlisted in the U.S. Health Services of
the Armed Forces, serving as a Marine lieutenant and senior surgeon at the U.S.
Marine Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Reynolds had been a member of the President's
Council at Holy Cross. He is survived by his wife, Helen; two sons; three daughters;
and six grandchildren.
James M. Ball
Dec. 12, 2003
At his home in Webster, Mass., at 91, after an illness. During
his career, Mr. Ball worked 40 years for the federal government,
in the justice and treasury departments. An Army veteran
of World War II, he participated in the invasions of Africa,
Sicily and Italy; he was awarded seven Battle Stars and a
Combat Infantry Badge. Mr. Ball is survived by his wife,
Cecilia; and a daughter.
William R. O'Brien
Jan. 6, 2004
In the Life Care Center of Auburn, Mass., at 91. Mr. O'Brien
had worked many years for the E.A. Sullivan Co., a family-owned
women's clothing store
in Worcester. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the European theater,
including England and Belgium. Mr. O'Brien is survived by his wife, Anne;
two daughters; a brother, Donald D. '44; a grandson and a granddaughter;
and many nephews and nieces.
Thomas A. Tracy
Jan. 19, 2004
In Fairfax, Va., at 90. Mr. Tracy had worked many years at
the National Mediation Board, serving as executive secretary
from 1964 until his retirement in 1973. Joining the independent
federal agency as a mediator in 1949, he was involved in
the arbitration of railroad and airline labor disputes. The
Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service selected Mr. Tracy
as a recipient of its Labor-Management Peace Award. Working
for the Labor Department in New England during World War
II, he inspected defense contractor facilities. Mr. Tracy
is survived by three sons, including Thomas A. Jr. '64;
four daughters; two sisters; eight grandchildren; and eight
great-grandchildren.
Edward F. Connor
Jan. 17, 2004
At his home in Hingham, Mass., at 89. Prior to his retirement
in 1993, Mr. Connor had maintained a private legal practice
in Hingham for 45 years. In the 1950s, he had joined the
Federal Aviation Agency - now called the Federal Aviation
Administration - as legal counsel for airport expansion in the New England
area. Mr. Connor served in the Army during World War II, attaining the rank of
captain. He and his late wife, Ann, had been active in the pro-life movement.
Mr. Connor is survived by many nephews and nieces.
Edward J. O'Brien Sr.
Dec. 17, 2003
In Connecticut, at 90. Mr. O'Brien had worked many years for the city of
Hartford, Conn., retiring in 1966 as personnel director. During World War II,
he had served as a captain in the 8th Air Force in England. Mr. O'Brien
is survived by a son; Edward J. Jr. '65; three daughters; a sister; eight
grandchildren, including Erin O'Brien Choquette '94; and two great-grandsons.
Monsignor Francis S. Rossiter
Nov. 23, 2003
At Regina Cleri in Boston, at 87. Prior to his retirement
in 1992, Monsignor Rossiter had served almost 40 years at
St. Julia's Church in Weston, Mass.,
becoming a pastor there in 1965; he had also taught scripture and liturgy at
Blessed John XXIII Seminary in Weston. Ordained to the priesthood in 1942, Monsignor
Rossiter began his ministry at St. Columbkille Church in Brighton;Mass.; he then
served at St. James Church in Arlington, St. Cecilia Church in Boston and St.
Joseph Church in Somerville. In 1950, Monsignor Rossiter joined the staff at
St. John Seminary in Boston, serving 15 years as a professor of scripture and
liturgy; during this time, he was the master of ceremonies for the Archdiocese
of Boston. In 1953, Monsignor Rossiter was named a papal chamberlain and, in
1959, a domestic prelate. A member of the Catholic Biblical Association of America
since 1945, he had been publications editor, from 1952-77; general editor, from
1968-71; vice president in 1965 and 1973; and president in 1974. Following retirement,
Monsignor Rossiter worked in prison ministry. He had been a member of the President's
Council at Holy Cross. Monsignor Rossiter is survived by two nephews and two
nieces.
Joseph A. McGraw
March 25, 2004
At the Memorial Hospital Hospice in Albany, N.Y., at 86.
Prior to his retirement in 1983, Mr. McGraw had worked 16
years as executive assistant to the director of the New York
State Identification and Intelligence System (NYSIIS). He
began his career in law enforcement with the FBI, serving
as an agent in Phoenix, Ariz. Mr. McGraw later became the
coordinator of police training for the Philadelphia and New
York City offices of the FBI and subsequently worked as a
special agent in its Albany office. Following his retirement
from NYSIIS in 1983, he was employed as an attorney for several
years at the New York State Bill Drafting Commission. Mr.
McGraw is survived by five sons; two daughters; 19 grandchildren;
and 11 great-grandchildren.
George P. Nagle
March 23, 2004
In Massachusetts, at 87. A longtime Holy Cross employee, Mr. Nagle joined the
Admissions staff following graduation. Retiring in 1985, he had served as the
assistant director of Admissions at the College for most of his 45-year career.
During World War II, Mr. Nagle had been a sergeant first class with an Army field
artillery unit in the 100th Infantry Division; he saw action in France and Germany.
Mr. Nagle is survived by many friends.
Francis M. Corkery
March 21, 2004
In Peekskill, N.Y., at 89. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Corkery
had been a teacher and guidance counselor at Teaneck (N.J.)
High School. During World War II, he served in the Navy.
Mr. Corkery had been a member of the President's Council
at Holy Cross and a Holy Cross class agent. He is survived by a son; a daughter;
three grandsons and a granddaughter.
Richard N. Kenary
Jan. 6, 2004
In St. Vincent Hospital, Worcester, at 85. Prior to his retirement
in 1993, Mr. Kenary had been an executive vice president
of Millbury (Mass.) Credit Union. One of the originators
of the credit union when it began in 1934, he became the
manager in 1961 and served as a member of the board of directors
from 1947, until the time of his death. At the start of his
career, Mr. Kenary had taught biology and mathematics at
Millbury High School for 22 years. A lieutenant commander
in the Navy during World War II, he had been assigned to the Navy Department
in Washington, D.C. Active in community and professional activities, Mr. Kenary
had been a director of the Massachusetts Share Insurance Corp., from 1962 to
1972, and a director of the Credit Union League of Massachusetts, from 1977 to
1989. He had also been a former director of the Millbury Housing Authority, a
former Millbury Library trustee, and member of the Millbury Historical Society.
Mr. Kenary is survived by his wife, Bernice; two sons; two daughters; eight grandchildren;
and two great-grandchildren.
George J. Meyer
Dec. 29, 2003
In Florida, at 85, after a short illness. Prior to his retirement
in 1998, Mr. Meyer had worked many years in the restaurant
and food distribution industry in Lake Placid, N.Y. Previously,
he had been the president of Canada Dry Bottling Company
of western New York, from 1953 to 1965. During World War
II, Mr. Meyer served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He is survived
by a son; a daughter; two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren;
two stepdaughters; and two step-granddaughters.
Charles A. Diamond, M.D.
Jan. 27, 2004
In Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mass., at 84. Prior to his
retirement, Dr. Diamond had maintained a practice with Dr.
Lester Suzor in West Springfield and Chicopee, Mass., for
many years; he had also been a past president of staff at
Mercy and Providence Hospital. At the start of his career,
Dr. Diamond had worked at Providence Lying In Hospital in
Rhode Island, specializing in ob-gyn. During World War II,
he had been a captain in the Army Medical Corps. Active in community affairs,
Dr. Diamond was a past chairman of the West Springfield School Committee; a member
of the West Springfield Boys and Girls Club and the West Springfield Democratic
Town Committee. He is survived by his wife, Niobe; four daughters; eight grandchildren;
and a great-granddaughter.
Charles J. Kickham Jr.
Dec. 27, 2003
In Massachusetts, at 86. Mr. Kickham practiced law in Brookline,
Mass., for more than 55 years; he founded the family practice,
Kickham Law Offices, in 1948. During his career, Mr. Kickham
had been president of both the Massachusetts and Norfolk
County bar associations and a member of the board of governors
for the Harvard Law School Association of Massachusetts.
A World War II Navy veteran, he served in the Philippines.
Mr. Kickham had been a member of the President's
Council at Holy Cross and a Holy Cross class agent. He is survived by two sons,
including George A. '87; four daughters, including Constance K. '78;
six grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces. His brothers were the late Monsignor
Robert T. '41 and John W. '48.
Paul A. Kilcoyne
Feb. 18, 2004
In New York. Mr. Kilcoyne is survived by his wife, Ellen;
four sons; two daughters; a sister; and nine grandchildren.
Carl J. Spaeth
Dec. 9, 2003
At his home in Moline, Ill., at 86. A longtime businessman,
Mr. Spaeth began his career by opening an automatic laundromat
in Davenport, Iowa; he subsequently owned and operated the
local Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer distributorship and Central
Acceptance Corp. In addition, Mr. Spaeth had served many
years on the board of directors of several banks in Moline,
Sterling and Ottawa, Ill. A member of the Downtown Development
Committee in Moline, he had been the owner of the Fifth Avenue
Building there. During World War II, Mr. Spaeth served overseas
five years as a naval aviator; he had also been a naval flight
training officer in Pensacola, Fla. Mr. Spaeth is survived
by his wife, Rose Mary; two sons; a daughter; three grandchildren;
two brothers, Louis O. '42 and James F. '44; and five
sisters. His brothers were the late Bernard L. '37 and Anton P. '51.
John D. Casson
March 14, 2004
At Mt. Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio, at 84. Mr. Casson,
who was retired, had been a sales representative for Scioto
Paper in Columbus. A World War II veteran, he served in the
U.S. Army Air Corps. Mr. Casson is survived by his wife,
Gini; a son; two daughters; nine grandchildren; and a great-grandson.
Melvin G. Gorman
Jan. 15, 2004
At the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Providence,
R.I., at 83. Prior to his retirement in 1982, Mr. Gorman
had worked 40 years as a self-employed heavy-equipment salesman.
During World War II, he served in the Coast Guard. Mr. Gorman
is survived by his wife, M. Virginia; three sons; a daughter;
a brother; and six grandchildren.
John M. Loré Jr., M.D.
Jan. 12, 2004
In Buffalo (N.Y.) General Hospital, at 82. Surgeon, educator
and author, Dr. Loré was clinical professor emeritus of otolaryngology, department of
otolaryngology, at SUNY-Buffalo, School of Medicine. From 1972 to 1991, he had
served as professor and chairman of the department of otolaryngology there and,
from 1966 to 1972, as professor of surgery and head of the division of otolaryngology.
Medical director of The John M. Loré, Jr., M.D. Head & Neck Center
at Sisters Hospital in Buffalo, he had been chief of the otolaryngology and head
and neck surgery department at Sisters Hospital from 1975 until 1991, when he
was named professor emeritus. During his career, Dr. Loré had also served
as the head of the department of otolaryngology at Buffalo General Hospital,
Buffalo Children's Hospital and E.J. Meyer Memorial Hospital (Erie County
Medical Center). At the start of his career, he had been a clinical professor
of surgery at New York Medical College and a visiting surgeon at Metropolitan
Hospital in New York City. In 2002, Dr. Loré became a member of the medical
staff at Roswell Park Cancer Institute in Buffalo. A lieutenant in the Navy from
1946 to 1948, he had been a member of the Medical Board of Survey in the Naval
Hospital at Camp LeJeune., N.C., and the tuberculosis control officer and photofluorographic
officer at Pearl Harbor. Active in many professional organizations, he was a
former president of the Society of Head and Neck Surgeons; co-founder and past
president of the American Society for Head and Neck Surgery; and former chairman
and co-founder of the Joint Council for Advanced Training in Head and Neck Oncology
Surgery. Dr. Loré had also been a member of the Commission on Cancer,
a fellow of the American College of Surgeons and past president of the Yul Brynner
Foundation, a head and neck research foundation in Chicago. Author of more than
100 publications, he wrote the textbook, An Atlas of Head and Neck Surgery.
Dr. Loré received many honors, including the Hektoen Gold Medal from the
American Medical Association; the Special Recognition Award from the Society
of Head and Neck Surgeons; and the Presidential Award from the American Society
for Head and Neck Surgery. An avid skier, he founded and operated Ski Tamarack
in Colden, N.Y. Dr. Loré is survived by his wife, Chalis; two sons; two
daughters; and four grandchildren.
William H. McBain
March 18, 2004
At Jordan Hospital, Plymouth, Mass., at 82. A longtime attorney,
Mr. McBain practiced civil and criminal law in Duxbury, Mass.,
about 20 years, retiring in 2000. Previously, he had worked
28 years for John Donnelly & Sons Advertising in Boston
and Miami, Fla.; joining the agency as an attorney in 1952,
he had served many years as vice president and general counsel.
Involved in Pilgrim Advocates, Inc., Mr. McBain received
an award recognizing his efforts on behalf of indigent clients.
During his career, he had also held the post of chairman of the Board of Appeals
in Duxbury. A veteran, Mr. McBain served in the Army during World War II. He
is survived by three sons; three daughters; and six grandchildren. His father
was the late William H., Class of 1895.
John F. McNamara Jr.
March 2, 2004
In Massachusetts. During his career, Mr. McNamara had been
the Eastern regional sales manager for Anheuser-Busch Cos.
Inc. A veteran, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps during
World War II and, also, in the Korean War. Mr. McNamara is
survived by his wife, Jeanne; four sons, including John F.
III '73 and Kevin R. '79;
three daughters; three stepchildren; a brother, Paul E. '50; 12 grandchildren,
including Candace A. '05; and many nephews and nieces.
Walter W. Brown
Feb. 16, 2004
In Hudson, Fla., at 83. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Brown
had been the district chief of the Worcester Fire Department
for 41 years. During World War II, he served in the Navy.
Mr. Brown is survived by his wife, Mildred; a sister; and
several nephews and nieces.
Lawrence A. Durkin
Dec. 10, 2003
At Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, at 79. Prior to
his retirement, Mr. Durkin had worked many years for the
Massachusetts Department of Public Welfare, serving as chief
coordinator of the Department of Mental Health and director
of Public Welfare in Springfield and Boston. Active in professional and community
organizations, he was a former member of the Tufts Mental Health Advisory Board;
former member and officer of the Board of Bay Cove Human Services, Inc., and
former Reading (Mass.) Town Meeting member. During World War II, Mr. Durkin served
in the Navy as a lieutenant. He is survived by his wife, Pamela; two sons; a
daughter, Helen A. '82; two brothers, including John A. '59; and
a granddaughter.
John W. Donnelly
Dec. 4, 2003
In Pennsylvania. Mr. Donnelly is survived by his wife, Joan;
three daughters; and six grandchildren.
Paul McEvoy
Dec. 3, 2003
At his home in New Rochelle, N.Y., at 76. A Chartered Life
Underwriter and certified financial planner, Mr. McEvoy had
worked many years in the financial industry. At the start
of his career, he had been associated with T.M. McEvoy, Inc.,
importers and distributors of worsted fabrics for the religious
dry goods market. An Army veteran, he served in the occupation
of Japan. At Holy Cross, Mr. McEvoy had been a member of
the golf team. He is survived by his wife, Beth; four sons;
two daughters; a brother; a sister; 13 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Peter D. Singer
Dec. 7, 2003
At his home in New York, at 76. During his career, Mr. Singer
had been the vice president of V.W.R. Scientific in Rochester,
N.Y., and owner of the Empire State Scientific Co. Inc. in
Syracuse. Mr. Singer is survived by his wife, Jeanne; three
sons; two daughters; two brothers; a sister; several grandchildren
and great-grandchildren; and nephews and nieces.
William H. Sullivan Jr.
Jan. 13, 2004
In Massachusetts, at 76. During his career, Mr. Sullivan
had been the founder and president of W.H. Sullivan & Associates, Inc., in Wellesley, Mass. He
was also one of the original founders and the first president of the Wayland
(Mass.) Swim and Tennis Club. During World War II, he served in the Navy. Mr.
Sullivan had been a member of the President's Council at Holy Cross. He
is survived by his wife, Emily; two daughters; and two granddaughters.
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