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William G. Regan
Nov. 27, 2002
In Fox Hill Center Nursing Home, Vernon, Conn., at 100, after an illness.
Prior to his retirement in the 1970s, Mr. Regan had been a salesman and an engineering
designer in the furniture industry for 45 years. During the mid-1950s, he pioneered
the Shrewsbury (Mass.) Little and Intermediate leagues as well as other youth
sports programs. Mr. Regan had played semi-professional baseball in the Worcester
area and in the Philadelphia A’s farm team system; he had also been a noted
speed skater. Mr. Regan is survived by two sons; a daughter; six grandchildren;
and 14 great-grandchildren.
Maurice J. Sheehy, D.D.S.
Sept. 24, 2002
In Portland, Maine, at 88. Prior to his retirement
in 1977, Dr. Sheehy had maintained a private dental practice
in Westbrook, Maine, for 33 years. Following graduation
from
Georgetown University Dental School, Washington, D.C.,
in 1943, he was awarded an Eastman Kodak Fellowship to
study
modern methods of improving dental education through pictures
and movies. After completing the fellowship, Dr. Sheehy
returned to Georgetown University to become associate professor
of
prosthetic dentistry. A veteran, he served a commission
as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy dental corps
and
then as an officer in command of the dental corps for the
U.S. Air Force in Bainbridge, Md. Dr. Sheehy is survived
by his wife, Betty; three sons, including William E. ’65;
four stepchildren; two sisters; and six grandchildren.
Frederick F. Andrews Jr.
Sept. 15, 2002
In Bedford, Mass., at 86, after a lengthy illness. Prior
to his retirement in 1985, Mr. Andrews had worked 40 years
as a store manager at the Harvard Cooperative Society in
Cambridge, Mass. During World War II, he served in the U.S.
Coast Guard aboard the USS Harveson (Destroyer Escort
316), attaining the rank of lieutenant. Mr. Andrews had been
a member of the President’s Council at Holy Cross. He
is survived by his daughter, Ruth; two brothers; two grandchildren,
including Matthew L. Trainor ’05; and several nephews
and nieces.
Henry F. DeBaggis
Sept. 25, 2002
In Texas, at 86. During his career, Mr. DeBaggis had
been a professor of mathematics, teaching at Notre Dame,
Princeton and Fordham universities in the United States and
also at several universities abroad. He had been a member
of the President’s Council at Holy Cross. Mr. DeBaggis
is survived by two stepchildren; three stepgrandchildren;
one step-great-granddaughter; a brother; two sisters; and
many nephews and nieces.
Ambrose F. Finnell, M.D.
Sept. 23, 2002
At his home in Falmouth, Mass., at 86. Dr. Finnell practiced
medicine for many years in New Bedford, Mass., retiring in
1986. A general practioner at the outset of his career, he
studied radiology at Boston City Hospital and later maintained
a private practice in radiology. During World War II, Dr.
Finnell served in the Army Medical Corps in Europe. He is
survived by two sons, including A. Francis Jr. ’65 and
Rev. John H. ’72; two daughters; two grandchildren;
and four great-grandchildren.
Bernard M. Kane
Oct. 12, 2002
In Florida, at 86. During his career, Mr. Kane had served
as a television/radio broadcaster and as a college professor;
he was author of the book, Live Your Dreams. Mr. Kane
is survived by his wife, Aileen; a son; a grandson and two
granddaughters.
John A. Meegan
Dec. 11, 2002
In St. Vincent Hospital at Worcester Medical Center,
at 89. Mr. Meegan had worked 30 years for the Framingham
(Mass.) school system, retiring as chairman of the science
department. Previously, he had been a teacher and a basketball
coach for the Grafton (Mass.) school system. Mr. Meegan had
also been a professor of biochemistry and microbiology for
15 years at the St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing in
Worcester. During his career, he received nine National Science
Foundation grants for study and research at colleges and
universities throughout the United States. Interested in
science fairs, Mr. Meegan was instrumental in instituting
the program for the Framingham school system. A member of
the Boston Globe State Science Fair Committee, he helped
to organize the state science fair and oversaw the Central
Massachusetts Science Fair for many years. Mr. Meegan served
as a referee for high school and college football and basketball
games in Massachusetts for 30 years. He had been a member
and officer of the Holy Cross Varsity Club and a member of
Our Lady’s Sodality at Holy Cross. Active in professional
organizations, Mr. Meegan founded and served as the first
president of the Massachusetts Association of Science Department
Chairpersons. He is survived by a son; two daughters; three
grandchildren; two nephews; and several grandnephews and
grandnieces.
Rev. William F. O’Connor, S.J.
Nov. 1, 2002
In Campion Health Center, Weston, Mass., at 85. Prior
to his retirement in 1995, Fr. O’Connor performed pastoral
service at St. Paul’s Parish in Wellesley, Mass., for
26 years. From 1951 until 1963, he taught mathematics at
Boston College High School, where he then served as director
of the Educational Counseling and Testing Bureau, from 1963
to 1969. Entering the Society of Jesus at Lenox, Mass., Fr.
O’Connor completed ascetical and classical studies there
in 1939; he then studied philosophy for three years at Weston
College. After teaching at Cheverus High School, Portland,
Maine, he returned to Weston College in 1945 for theological
studies and ordination to the priesthood. Fr. O’Connor
taught mathematics at Fairfield (Conn.) Preparatory School
from 1949-50, and undertook advanced ascetical studies as
well as pastoral service in Pomfret, Conn., for one year
prior to beginning his tenure at Boston College High School.
He is survived by a cousin. His brother was the late James
P. ’38.
Thomas J. Thayer
Oct. 18, 2002
In Coventry, R.I. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Mr.
Thayer had been employed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
At the start of his career, he had served as a selectman
for the town of Epping, N.H. Mr. Thayer was a veteran of
World War II. He is survived by his wife, Helen; a daughter;
a brother; a sister; and nephews and nieces.
Francis R. Mullin Jr.
Nov. 23, 2002
At the Harborside Healthcare in Mashpee, Mass., after
a brief illness, at 84. Active during his career in the shoe
and leather industry, Mr. Mullin had been the president and
founder of Mullin International Marketing Inc., New Seabury,
Mass. He had been an officer in the New England Shoe and
Leather Association and a member of the Boot and Shoe Club
and the 210 Associates; he had also served as the past president
of the Little Neck Bay Association in New Seabury. A Holy
Cross class agent, Mr. Mullin had been active in the Holy
Cross Club of Cape Cod which honored him with its “Man
of the Year” award. He had been a member of the Holy
Cross Glee Club as well as the Clover Glee Club of Boston.
A Navy veteran, Mr. Mullin served as a blimp pilot during
World War II. He is survived by his wife, Miriam; a son;
a daughter; a sister; six grandchildren; and several nephews
and nieces.
James K. Jones
Oct. 29, 2002
At Mountainside Hospital, Glen Ridge, N.J., at 82. During
his 54-year career, Mr. Jones owned and operated James K.
Jones Associates, a hearing aid distribution company, with
offices in Clifton and Teaneck, N.J., retiring in 1997. From
1950 to 1967, he was the president of Maico Acoustic Instrument
Co., Paterson, N.J. From 1943 to 1950, Mr. Jones had worked
as a hearing aid distributor for Winthrop Stearns, Detroit;
he served as a division sales manager for the Southwest United
States. Mr. Jones had also been the commissioner for the
New Jersey State Board of Medical Examiners, on the Hearing
Aid Dispenser Examining Committee. He is survived by his
wife, Francesca; a daughter; three grandchildren; and two
great-grandchildren.
Raymond W. Monaco
Dec. 7, 2002
At Golden Crest Nursing Centre, Providence, R.I., at
84. Mr. Monaco had practiced law in Providence for 50 years,
until his death. At the start of his career, he had played
professional football for 10 years for the Washington Red
Skins, the Cleveland Rams, and the Green Bay Packers. A member
of the College football team, Mr. Monaco had been inducted
into the Holy Cross Hall of Fame as well as the North Providence
and the Providence Gridiron Club halls of fame. During World
War II, he served in the Army. Mr. Monaco is survived by
his wife, Adelaide; a daughter; a sister; and a grandson.
Frederick J. Maloney Jr.
Oct. 8, 2002
At Jersey Shore Medical Center, Neptune, N.J., at 81.
During his career, Mr. Maloney had been an FBI agent for
27 years, serving in Atlanta, Ga., St. Louis, Mo., and New
York City; he retired in 1979. Mr. Maloney had been a member
of the Retired Agents Organization. He was a veteran of the
Navy. Mr. Maloney is survived by his wife, Mary; two sons;
a daughter; a sister; and nine grandchildren.
William R. Dolan Jr.
Dec. 6, 2002
At his home in Salem, Mass., at 79, after a lengthy illness.
Prior to his retirement in 1989, Mr. Dolan had taught many
years in the political science department at Salem (Mass.)
State College. Previously, he had served 26 years in the
military, attaining the rank of commander. Commissioned as
an ensign in the Navy in 1944, Mr. Dolan commanded a minesweeper
during World War II; served as operations officer on the
destroyer USS Laffey in the Korean War; and commanded
the destroyer USS Rowan during the Vietnam War, from 1965-66.
He retired in 1969 as an adviser to the president of the
Argentine War College and as a naval attache. A graduate
of the Naval Postgraduate School, Mr. Dolan served three
years on the faculty of the Naval War College. A member of
the Boston Yacht Club, the Salem Marine Society, the Navy
League and the Wardroom Club of Boston, he served on the
board of the Perkins School for Exceptional Children. Mr.
Dolan had been a Holy Cross class agent. He is survived by
his longtime companion, Jo-Anne Murphy; a son; three daughters;
a sister; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
James A. Lennon
Aug. 28, 2002
At Yale-New Haven (Conn.) Hospital, at 75. During his
career, Mr. Lennon had worked 50 years as an investment analyst
and advisor. A veteran, he had served in the U.S. Navy. Mr.
Lennon is survived by his companion, Trish Cawley; two sons;
three daughters; a sister; and seven grandchildren.
Joseph J. Shea
Sept. 26, 2002
In the Aberjona Nursing Home, Winchester, Mass., at
76, after an illness. During his career, Mr. Shea had maintained
a private legal practice in Boston; he specialized in real
estate law and served as a Land Court title examiner. He
was the past president of the Charitable Irish Society
of
Boston. A veteran, Mr. Shea served in the Navy during World
War II. He had been a Holy Cross class agent. Mr. Shea
is survived by his wife, Jeanne; two sons; two daughters,
including
Patricia M. ’86; a sister; and five grandchildren.
Philip J. DiPasquale
Oct. 28, 2002
At his home in Rochester, N.Y., at 78. During his career,
Mr. DiPasquale had been the president of Selected Fuels,
Inc., Rochester, N.Y., from 1960 until his retirement in
1988; he also frequently served as president of the Oil
Heat Institute of New York. A World War II Army veteran,
Mr. DiPasquale
studied Japanese at Yale University as part of an Army
Specialized Training program before serving most of his
active duty as
a sergeant stationed in Bermuda. He had been a Holy Cross
class agent. Mr. DiPasquale is survived by his wife, Catherine;
four sons, including Philip J. ’82; three daughters;
a brother; three sisters; 21 grandchildren; nephews and
nieces; grandnephews and grandnieces; and cousins.
Frank T. Judge Jr.
Oct. 13, 2002
At the Jersey Shore Medical Center in Neptune, N.J.,
at 76. During his career, Mr. Judge worked for more than
40 years at Ford Motor Co. in Dearborn, Mich., retiring as
director of civic affairs in 1991; his responsibilities included
coordinating the company’s civic, urban and community
relations functions. Active in many philanthropic, community
and human relations activities, he had served as the executive
director for the Detroit Strategic Plan Implementation Office
from 1988-91; chairman, president and director of the Michigan
League for Human Services; and as a director of the United
Community Services of Metropolitan Detroit, the Detroit Public
Education Fund; the Robert L. Millender Sr. Memorial Fund;
and the Goodwill Industries of Greater Detroit. He had also
been associated with New Detroit Inc. and the Detroit Economic
Growth Corp. On the national level, Mr. Judge served as a
director of Volunteer: the National Center and Eureka Communities
Services. During World War II, Mr. Judge had been a master
sergeant with the 8th Air Force in Europe. He had been a
member of the President’s Council at Holy Cross and
a Holy Cross class agent. He is survived by his wife, Jean;
two sons, including Frank T. III ’79; two daughters;
two sisters; two grandchildren; six stepchildren; and 10
stepgrandchildren.
Roy N. Holden
Oct. 16, 2002
In the Hospice Residence, Worcester, at 75, after a brief
illness. During his career, Mr. Holden had been a salesman
for Carter, Rice & Storrs for many years, retiring in
1989. Previously, he managed the Perkins & Butler Store
and served as a buyer for Filene’s. Mr. Holden was a
World War II Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Joanne;
a son; two daughters; seven grandchildren; and nephews and
nieces.
Maurice J. Murphy Jr.
Oct. 27, 2002
In New Hampshire, at 75. During his career, Mr. Murphy
had maintained a private law practice in Dover and Portsmouth,
N.H. Elected as the first legal counsel to the New Hampshire
State Senate, he served as chief of staff to the former Gov.
S. Wesley Powell; deputy attorney general; attorney general
of New Hampshire; and U.S. senator from New Hampshire. He
had also been a corporator of the Portsmouth Hospital; a
member of the Portsmouth Economic Commission; a commissioner
of the Portsmouth Housing Authority; and elected chairman
of the board of the Portsmouth-Kittery Armed Services Committee.
Other memberships included the White House Historical Association;
U.S. Capitol Historical Society; the Smithsonian Institute;
the Former Members of the Congress Association; the Portsmouth
Athenaeum; and the Portsmouth Historical Society. Elected
a corporator of Portsmouth Savings Bank in 1965, a trustee
in 1966 and chairman of the board in 1968, Mr. Murphy had
been the chairman of the board of trustees and general counsel
of the bank until his retirement in 1988. He had also served
as chairman of the board and general counsel of Portsmouth
Bank Shares, Inc., the holding company that owned Portsmouth
Savings Bank after its conversion to a publicly traded stock
company–from its incorporation in 1987 until his retirement
in 1988; he continued as a consultant to the holding company
following retirement. A veteran, Mr. Murphy had served in
the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth.
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