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  Class Notes
     
    1925-1979

1980-1989

1990-2002

 

1990
Class Co-Chairs
Nancy L. Meaney
Mark P. Wickstrom
Class Correspondents
Lisa M. Villa
James E. Gale and his wife, Joanna ’91, announce the adoption of their daughter, Colleen Marie, who was born in Kansas on May 29. Noël Birle Ix and her husband, Tom, announce the birth of their daughter, Kathryn Suzanne, on Nov. 10. In January, the law firm of Pepper Hamilton announced that Ix has been promoted to partnership in its Philadelphia, Pa., office; the focus of her practice is products liability, medical malpractice and commercial litigation.

1991
Class Co-Chairs
Peter J. Capizzi
John R. Hayes Jr.
Kristin M. Kraeger
Joanna (Dermody) Gale and her husband, Jim ’90, announce the adoption of their daughter, Colleen Marie, who was born in Kansas on May 29. Timothy S. Hanlon has accepted a new position as a manager within GE Capital’s Corporate Finance Human Resources team in Stamford, Conn. Regina Sharlow and Paul S. Johnson announce the birth of their son, Liam, on July 7. Melissa (Domaloan) Layden and her husband, Will ’94, announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Aisling, on Jan. 1, 2002. Carolyn (Matthews) Loiselle and her husband, Vance, announce the birth of their son, Peter Vance, on May 9. James G. Nairus, M.D., has joined the department of orthopedics at UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester. Sarah (Scannapieco) Narowetz and her husband, Ralph, announce the birth of their son, Connor Ryan, on June 15.

MARRIED: Tara M. Flynn and Brian J. Frates, on Oct. 5, in St. Joseph Church, Newport, R.I. Timothy J. McCooey and Amy L. Sorokolit, on Oct. 5, at the Holy Cross Roman Catholic Church, Rumson, N.J.

1992
Class Co-Chairs
Heather L. Keaveny
Sean T. Keaveny
Christopher J. Serb
Mary K. Burns, who graduated from the Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business, Hanover, N.H., in June, has recently accepted a position as an account manager at Jack Morton Worldwide in Boston. James F. Clougher and his wife, Christine, announce the birth of their daughter, Kelly Ann, on May 27. Lucia (Zogby) Coplan and her husband, Neil, announce the birth of their son, David Louis, on Jan. 11, 2002. Celeste P. Feren is teaching French and Spanish at Coe-Brown Northwood (N.H.) Academy. Peter J. Schwartz and his wife, Amy ’93, announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Mary, on Oct. 1.

1993
Class Co-Chairs
Patrick J. Comerford
Patrick J. Sansonetti Jr.
Capt. Paul B. Brickley, USMC, who has been selected for promotion to major in the Marine Corps, is currently assigned as the operations officer for BLT 1/8 at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Lisa (Mucciarone) Hunter and her husband, Frank, announce the birth of their son, John Andrew, on Sept. 12. John L. Kenna has been appointed district deputy, Massachusetts State Council, of the Knights of Columbus. Patricia M. “Tricia” Gallivan McNamara, who is in her sixth year teaching third-, fourth- and fifth-grade students at an elementary school in Needham, Mass., is the head basketball coach at Mt. Alvernia High School in Newton, Mass., and the head volleyball coach at Norwood (Mass.) High School. Last fall, McNamara was inducted into the Dedham (Mass.) Hall of Fame in honor of her high school sports achievements. Primary Care Affiliates, a physician group practice associated with Brockton (Mass.) Hospital, recently announced that Paul J. Pettinato, M.D., has joined the practice group in its Bridgewater (Mass.) office. Lt. Matthew R. Pothier, USN, who is now stationed at NAS Oceana in Virginia (Va.) Beach, is serving as a CAG paddles – in charge of landing all aircraft on a carrier – for CVW-8, prior to embarking on sea duty aboard the USS Roosevelt. Pothier also continues to fly the F/A-18 Hornet. Jonathan N. Santelli, who attended St. John’s University School of Law, is a corporate lawyer for Merrill Lynch, specializing in mergers and acquisitions. Jean Donnelly Schnorr and her husband, Peter, announce the birth of their daughter, Claire Ann, on Aug. 9. Amy Donahue Schwartz and her husband, Peter ’92, announce the birth of their daughter, Anna Mary, on Oct. 1.

MARRIED: Capt. Paul B. Brickley, USMC, and Kelly Wands, at St. Patrick’s Church, Chatham, N.J., in November 2001. Martin D. Eagan and Susan Kirchofer, on Nov. 16, on the island of St. Croix. Elizabeth A. Hill and Scott E. Swenson, at the Scituate (Mass.) Common. Christine M. Ricci and James B. Cooley, on Aug. 31, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul, Providence, R.I. Jonathan N. Santelli and Jennifer Giangrande, on Sept. 8, 2001, at the Church of Our Savior in New York City. Margaret A. “Peg” Sullivan and Sean Keiller, on July 27, in Gaithersburg, Md.

1994
Class Co-Chairs
Julia F. Gentile McCann
Amanda M. Robichaud
Jennifer Kaplan Burns and her husband, Jesse, announce the birth of their son, Jason David, in May 2001. In October 2001, Burns accepted a position as the director of philanthropy with the Delaware chapter of the Nature Conservancy. Molly B. (Freeman) Daudelin and her husband, Doug, announce the birth of their daughter, Dorothy Eileen, on Sept. 22. William R. Layden and his wife, Melissa ’91, announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Aisling, on Jan. 1, 2002. David M. Suter has been named the new director of admission and financial aid at St. Luke’s School, New Canaan, Conn.

MARRIED: Laurie A. Carson and Daniel E. Shufrin, on Sept. 1, in Boston.

1995
Class Co-Chairs
Christopher J. Caslin
B. Timothy Keller
Shelagh Foley O’Brien
Maírín (Allen) Friday and her husband, Jason, announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Elisabeth, on April 25. Aaron T. Lada, who completed his Ph.D. in molecular and cellular pathobiology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine, Winston-Salem, N.C., in December 2001, is currently a postdoctoral fellow at Wake Forest. James J. Lyons, M.D., and his wife, Maura, announce the birth of their daughter, Fiona Margaret, on Oct. 11. Jack N. Morris works for America Online as the managing editor for digital city.com in Boston; his band, “Three Day Threshold,” recently released its second album. In June, Vincent T. Morrow received his M.B.A. in finance from New York University Stern School of Business. James M. Petersen and his wife, Suzanne, announce the birth of their son, James Sebastian, on July 15.

MARRIED: Mercedes A. Bransfield and Markham Carr, on Oct. 5, in Chicago, Ill. Amy I. Molloy and Michael C. Bogardus, on Oct. 12, in St. Joseph Cathedral, Buffalo, N.Y. Stephanie A. Paolini and Jonathan Waters, on Oct. 12, in St. Luke’s Mission of Mercy, Buffalo, N.Y.

1996
Class Co-Chairs
Jennifer E. Burns
Holly R. Khachadoorian, M.D.
Christopher L. Sears
Joseph P. Cornish, who works for the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiques in Waltham, Mass., was invited to serve on a panel discussion during the Nov. 20 meeting of the Royall House Association in Malden, Mass. A member of the association’s board of directors, Cornish is one of three preservationists involved in the ongoing restoration of the exterior of the mansion and the slave quarters. Matthew T. Faery and his wife, Alison ’98, announce the birth of their son, Declan Matthew, on Sept. 9. Alison O’Connell Lynch and her husband, Kevin, announce the birth of their son, Brady O’Connell, on July 2. Rosemary Bonanno and Timothy J. Stewart announce the birth of their son, Timothy James Jr., on Oct. 4. Patricia “Tricia” (Shields) Sweet and her husband, David, announce the birth of their daughter, Hannah Harding, on Aug. 28. Michael G. Xavier is now working in the Boston law firm of Denner, Sayes, where he specializes in probate, civil and criminal defense litigation.

MARRIED: Kara L. Bennett and Thomas P. Crowley, on June 22, at St. Elizabeth Church, Milton, Mass. Amy E. Blaha and Joshua A. Doan, on Dec. 29, 2001, at Notre Dame Church, North Caldwell, N.J. Daniel R. Brannegan and Alice T. Chanler, on June 1, at St. Felicity’s Chapel in Geneseo, N.Y. Deborah J. Farrell and Josh Nelson, on July 7, at Stonington (Conn.) Vineyards. Heather Razoyk and Joshua R. Pahigian, on July 11, on Pine Point Beach, Scarborough, Maine.

1997
Class Co-Chairs
Marnie J. Cambria, M.D.
Brian T. O’Connor
Julie E. Orio
Kathleen M. Hatherley has received her master of science degree from Tufts University’s Boston School of Occupational Therapy. Brian K. Hrabak is pursuing his M.B.A. at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. Michael J. Lambert is pursuing his master’s degree at the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass.
MARRIED: Danielle M. Andrews and Pete Long, on Aug. 17, in Gardiner, N.Y. Michael J. Lambert and Laura A. Gillooly ’98, on Aug. 24, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hingham, Mass.

1998
Class Co-Chairs
Christian P. Browne
Alyssa R. Hotte
Eric B. Javier
Jennifer P. Andrews, who currently works as a senior accountant for investments in the controller’s office at Brown University, Providence, R.I., is pursuing her M.B.A. part time at Providence (R.I.) College. Brent W. Barringer, who received his juris doctor from Suffolk University Law School, Boston, in May 2001, and his L.L.M. in taxation from Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., last May, is employed at Cushing & Dolan in Boston. John M. Beczak, who works at Credit Suisse First Boston, New York City, in the private equity department, is pursuing his M.B.A. part time at the New York University Stern School of Business. Timothy C. Bennett, who is completing his juris doctor/M.B.A. studies at Seton Hall University, Newark, N.J., has accepted a position as an associate with the Boston law firm of Testa, Hurwitz & Thibeault, effective this fall. Ian D. Bishop is now a journalist for MediaNews Group at its bureau in Washington, D.C.; his responsibilities include covering the Massachusetts congressional delegation for several Massachusetts newspapers: the Sentinel & Enterprise in Fitchburg; The Sun of Lowell; The Berkshire Eagle; and The North Adams Transcript. Dianne M. Brady is a tax consultant for Deloitte & Touche, based in New York City. Sharon (Longo) Claffey is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in social psychology at Kent (Ohio) State University. Daniel R. Corsetti is currently working as the aquatics director of the Wallingford (Conn.) Family YMCA. Brian DiStassio, who is a cost accountant for Kendro Laboratory Products in Newtown, Conn., is pursuing his M.B.A. at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield, Conn. Paula J. Dirubbo Donovan works as a research scientist at M.I.T.-Lincoln Laboratory in Lexington, Mass. Alison Dietz Faery and her husband, Matt ’96, announce the birth of their son, Declan Matthew, on Sept. 9. Kathleen (Grammatico) Ferraiolo is continuing to pursue her Ph.D. in political science at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville. William D. “Bill” Jarry is now working as senior director of business development at Provident Corporate Finance, a middle-market investment banking firm in Boston. Lt. Scott W. Larson, USN, is currently in his first year of M.B.A. studies at the University of Chicago Graduate School of Business. Danielle Penzarella Lasky is working as a network engineer for Verizon in Philadelphia, Pa. James S. Martin is a financial advisor in the Mystic, Conn., office of Morgan Stanley Dean Witter; a two-year member of the Mystic Chamber of Commerce, he currently serves as an ambassador for the Membership Committee. John T. Souther is now working for Morgan Stanley in West Lebanon, N.H., as a financial advisor. In August, Amy D. Spada received her master of arts degree in French from Middlebury (Vt.) College. Iram Valentin, who received his degree from Fordham University Law School in 2001, has begun working at Harwood Lloyd in Hackensack, N.J., as a litigation associate.

MARRIED: John M. Beczak and Laura Lee Barinque, on July 19, in Massapequa Park, N.Y. Mary M. Blaum and Christopher Linskey, on Oct. 5, in York, Maine. Jaime L. Blomquist and Brendan M. Kach, on July 5, in Zion Lutheran Church, Worcester. Lauren DePaul and Jeremy Schreiber, on Oct. 19, at St. Peter the Apostle Church in River Edge, N.J. Paula J. Dirubbo and Matthew S. Donovan ’99, on Sept. 14, in Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, Mass. Laura A. Gillooly and Michael J. Lambert ’97, on Aug. 24, at St. Paul’s Catholic Church in Hingham, Mass. Kathleen M. Grammatico and James M. Ferraiolo, on Aug. 24, in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel. Greta M. Lako and Dominic Viens, on Aug. 3, at St. Anthony’s Church in Portsmouth, R.I. Sharon T. Longo and James Claffey, on Aug. 9, in Red Bank, N.J. Danielle M. Penzarella and Brian T. Laskey, on June 21, in Philadelphia, Pa. Charles G. Putney and Karen A. Hadlock ’00, on Sept. 7, at Holy Infant Church in Orange, Conn.

1999
Class Chairs
Roland A. Baroni III
Thomas C. Soper
Roland A. Baroni III is currently a first-year M.B.A. student at Harvard Business School in Cambridge, Mass. Daniel M. Ciardiello, who graduated from the Massachusetts State Police Academy, is now a state trooper, stationed out of the Medford, Mass., barracks. The article, “Of Many Things,” which appeared in the Sept. 30 issue of America, included a reference to Nicole P. Crifo and her work for criminal justice at the Intercommunity Center for Justice and Peace in New York City. Megan Boland Filipowicz is currently teaching high school English at St. Teresa’s Academy in Kansas City, Mo. Neil E. Hopkins is a third-year student in the master of fine arts program of the American Conservatory Theater (A.C.T.) at Geary Theater, San Francisco, Calif. 1st Lt. Griffith M. Marshall, USMC, recently completed Dynamic Response ’02, while assigned to the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unity, based in Camp Lejeune, N.C. Frances C. “Kitty” O’Hare is taking a year off from medical school at the University of Pennsylvania to train in clinical patient research; the Doris Duke Charitable Research Foundation has provided a fellowship to support her research in cardiovascular medicine.

MARRIED: Phillip J. Barner and Tressa M. DeFrancesco, on Aug. 31, at the Regatta Club, Newport, R.I. Megan E. Boland and Ron Filipowicz, on July 5, at St. Katharine of Siena Church in Wayne, Pa. Matthew S. Donovan and Paula J. Dirubbo ’98, on Sept. 14, in Immaculate Conception Church, Stoughton, Mass. Aubrey E. Hensley and Courtney L. Christ, at Trinity College School in Port Hope, Ontario, Canada. Laura Virzi and Brian Estaphan, on Aug. 10, in St. Joseph Memorial Chapel.

2000
Class Co-Chairs
Jason C. Hoffmann
Kathryn R. Remmes
Lt. j.g. Jill M. Dougherty, USN, has earned her wings as a naval flight officer in the E-2C Hawkeye. Tricia A. Fyfe has been training at HS-10, the training squadron for the Seahawk in San Diego, Calif., before beginning her three-year assignment in Jacksonville, Fla. Lisa Goncalves is pursuing her master’s degree at Tufts University, Medford, Mass., in child development education.

MARRIED: Karen A. Hadlock and Charles G. Putney ’98, on Sept. 7, at Holy Infant Church in Orange, Conn.

2001
Class Co-Chairs
Sarah K. Foley
Janelle M. Hraiki
Megan E. Kehew
Jaime D. de Leon II, editorial assistant in the Public Affairs Office at Assumption College in Worcester, received a Minority Achievers award from the city of Worcester at a ceremony at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. De Leon also writes a weekly high school sports column for the Worcester Telegram & Gazette. Kimberly Anne J. Hewitt is in her second year of teaching at Tisdale Elementary School in Ramsey, N.J. Katie T. Kivlighan is pursuing graduate studies in biobehavioral health at Penn State University. Allison B. Lurker has been working at Fairchild Publishing in New York City for Women’s Wear Daily. Jonathan S. Rossall, who completed his JVC year working as a case manager to the chronically homeless with the St. Vincent de Paul Society in Phoenix, Ariz., has accepted a position as a campus organizer with the Public Interest Research Group of Massachusetts (MASSPIRG) – at Middlesex Community College in Lowell and Bedford, and Northern Essex Community College in Lawrence and Haverhill.

2002
Class Co-Chairs
Lauren M. Buonome
Peter D. McLean
In November, the JVC Southwest announced the names and occupations of Holy Cross graduates currently serving in this program: Rachel M. Adams is a housing advocate with Sacramento (Calif.) Self Help Housing; Sarah J. Bolduc is assistant to the medical director at the Native American Health Center in Oakland, Calif.; Brice Campoverdi is youth education assistant at Sacred Heart Community Services, San Jose, Calif.; Christine M. Giambone is assistant program manager at Community Housing of North County, Escondido, Calif.; Kathleen A. Quirk is a site coordinator at Sports 4 Kids, Oakland, Calif.; Edward J. Reardon is a physical education teacher/athletic director, at Dolores Mission School, Los Angeles, Calif.; Matthew E. Reuter is a life skills specialist/refugee resettlement, for Catholic Social Services in Phoenix, Ariz. Angela T. Mourino is currently serving as an Americorps member in client services at the Habitat for Humanity affiliate in Jacksonville, Fla. The Oct. 5 edition of Old Colony Memorial included a profile of Stephanie L. Skenyon and her work as an intern at the living history museum, Plimouth Plantation, in Plymouth, Mass. In addition to providing curatorial department support and working in the Public Relations Office, her responsibilities include leading tours of the Mayflower II.

MARRIED: Melissa J. Lin and Philip V. Monte, on June 29, at Holy Apostles Church, Cranston, R.I.

 

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