JASPER JOTTINGS Week 39 - 2012 September 23    

Jasper Jottings - The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2012/jj2012W39.html

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2012-Sep-16

POSITRACTION: Think about past Jaspers; Lessons Learned

http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/sacbee/guestbook.aspx?n=john-kehoe&pid=153628713&eid=lc_gbexpire

Kehoe, John Leo [MC1967 RIP]

[JR: As part of "doing obits", which I like to think as a "corporate work of mercy" -- "bury the dead", I say a quick prayer for each passed alum. First, when I "find" it and then I "tell" the Jasper Jottings community. Second, when Legacy tells me that their "guestbook" is going off line and I capture all the kind words written about them for "posterity". I have vague feelings that some day in the distant future someone will find these "valuable". Mabe I'll write a book "Fellow alums I wish I knew", but probably not. ]

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January 12, 2012
John was a dear friend through four years at Manhattan College, always there, always dependable. Four of us shared an apartment in our senior year. Like many of our classmates John was drafted into the Army, and since he didn't believe in doing things half heartedly he opted into the 101st Airborne Division. I know a little something of his experiences in VietNam and can say that his exploits were downright brave, even astonishing. He demonstrated a courage that few other men have. We grew apart after his move to California, but I always considered John to have been one of my best friends ever. May he rest in peace and may his family have peace knowing what a fine person he was and how respected he was by everyone that knew him.
Richard Donovan
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Richard Donovan,
Plymouth, Massachusetts

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This makes me realize how Manhattan College changed me. I was never that brave. And, I know a little about what happened in "Viet Nam, Republic of". I threw myself into "my drafting", by doing my best, but that really meant I would not getting thrown into the "meat grinder".

That killed 55,000 Americans that we admit and huge number of people we don't know about. A national tragedy. A national disgrace. And, all the broken people who came back. My cousin went and came back alive and "unhurt". But he was definitely NOT the same person who went and imho was damaged badly for the experience. He doesn't show up on anyone's list of "casualties".

I know others, not as well as him, but I can see that they are scarred. And, I don't know them that well.

Also, even the third that avoided, evaded, or left, have scars for surviving. I often say that I lost my best high friend when he went underground to avoid the draft. (Although to this day, I think he should have went for the physical. He had a hearing problem in his right ear. But, he was convinced they were taking anyone who was warm. Maybe he was right.) He knew with my security clearance any contact would have been very bad for me. So we had no further contact from February 1970. It wasn't until the mid-80's that I learned that he'd died in traffic accident less than 20 miles from where I lived and worked at the time. I took that news hard.

I sad this memory. And, can say: "Yes, Manhattan College is the petri dish where Jaspers form. And those friendships seem like the best of one's lives."

All I can say to the "baby Jaspers" who read this, if any, "hold" on to those Classmates you bond with. They are worth their weight in gold.

And, it's a sad day, when you lose them forever. Even sadder when you realize that you lost them decades before as they just drift away on the tides that are daily life.

Makes me sad to think of all that's been lost.

Dona Nobis Pacem

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2012-Sep-16

JHQ: Kelly, Ray [MC1963] Student Commons Rendering

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BM3FO9xPHME&feature=colike

Published on Sep 15, 2012 by manhattancollege

Animated rendering of the new Manhattan College student commons building that is scheduled to open in 2014.

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2012-Sep-16

JOY: Iachetta, Debra [MC2006] weds

http://www.silive.com/weddings/index.ssf/2012/09/debra_iachetta_michael_padmore.html

Debra Iachetta, Michael Padmore are married
Published: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 6:10 AM Updated: Saturday, September 15, 2012, 6:12 AM
By Staten Island Advance

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- St. Rita’s R.C. Church, Meiers Corners, was the setting Aug. 25 for the marriage of Debra Iachetta of the Bronx and Michael Padmore of Meiers Corners. The Rev. Richard Veras celebrated the afternoon nuptial mass, which was followed by a reception in Giando on the Water, Brooklyn.

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Mrs. Padmore is a graduate of St. Catherine Academy in the Bronx. She earned a bachelor of science degree in chemical engineering from Manhattan College, the Bronx, and is a member of the Society of Women Engineers. She is a process engineer with the city Department of Environment Protection on Staten Island.

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Iachetta, Debra [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Debra is a member of the Class of 2006.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Iachetta, Debra [MC2006]

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2012-Sep-16

JLINKEDIN: Brown, Steven [MC2007] Bookings Director at Hearst Magazines

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/steven-brown/13/3ba/b04

Brown, Steven [MC????]
Bookings Director at Hearst Magazines
Greater New York City Area
Publishing

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Dear John,

I believe that Steven is a member of the Class of 2007.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Brown, Steven [MC2007]

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2012-Sep-17

JOBIT: Didio, Malcolm R. [MC1961 RIP]

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/uticaod/obituary.aspx?n=Malcolm-Didio&pid=159945153#fbLoggedOut

Malcolm R. Didio
Obituary

Floyd

Malcolm R. Didio, of Floyd, died Saturday, September 15, 2012, in St. Joseph's Hospital, Syracuse, with his family at his side, from complications following surgery.

He was born in Flushing, NY, on May 31, 1938, to the late Robert and Madeline Bultman Didio, graduated from Manhattan College with a degree in Physics. He came to this area in 1961 to work at Rome Labs.

Malcolm was united in marriage to the former Phyllis Reilly on October 22, 1961, in St. Mary's Church, Flushing, NY. He went on to establish businesses in manufacturing and antiques, and taught remedial math. He was a history buff and taught a War of 1812 course at MVILR. He was a member of the Rome/Floyd Residents Assn. He also served as Town Councilman and Supervisor of Floyd, and at one point ran the office of a State Assemblyman. He presently served on several Boards. He enjoyed traveling and visited all of the 50 states. He held a private pilot's license and enjoyed flying as a hobby. He was a former member of the Rome Community Theater and the Rome Elks.

Malcolm is survived by his wife, Phyllis; sister, Arlene D'Elia; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sharon and William Faranda; five nieces and nephews; and eight grandnieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 10:30 AM from the Barry Funeral Home, 807 W. Chestnut Street, and 11:00 AM at St. Paul's Church. Burial will be in Historic Wright Settlement Cemetery. Relatives and friends may call at the funeral home, Tuesday, 2 to 4 PM and 6 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Floyd Historical Society, c/o Floyd Town Hall, 8309 Old Floyd Road, Rome, New York 13440. Please offer online tributes or light a candle at: www.BarryFuneralHome.com

Published in The Observer-Dispatch on September 17, 2012

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Didio, Malcolm R. [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/uticaod/guestbook.aspx?n=malcolm-didio&pid=159945153&cid=full

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John,

Malcolm R. Didio is a member of the class of 1961.

Ed

Edward J. McEneney '59

[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.]

McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)

Didio, Malcolm R. [MC1961 RIP]

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2012-Sep-17

JNEWS: Michael Murray, Michael [MC????] Sales at Onix Solutions Limited

http://www.finextra.com/News/Announcement.aspx?pressreleaseid=46173

Source: Onix, 10 September, 2012
Onix appoints Michael Murray MD, sales
Onix Solutions Limited ("OnixS"), a leading global financial software provider, is proud to announce and welcome Michael Murray as the company's Managing Director of Sales, effective immediately.

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Said Michael Murray, "I am thrilled to be joining an organization that is committed to the success of its clients, in addition to knowing what it takes to be successful in an ever-changing trading environment. The low-latency market is relentlessly pushing the envelope for greater speed and efficiency. I look forward to providing that edge to OnixS's current and future clients."

Murray has held several senior management positions, most recently with FBR Capital Markets. Murray received his formal education at Manhattan College in New York, graduating with a Bachelor of Science in Marketing and Computer Information Systems.

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Michael Murray, Michael [MC????]

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2012-Sep-18

JOBIT: McCole, Peter Michael [MC1958 RIP]

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Peter-McCole&pid=159950483#fbLoggedOut

Peter Michael McCole (1933 - 2012)
Obituary

McCole, Peter Michael

Peter Michael McCole of Mamaroneck, N.Y. died on Friday, September 14, 2012 at age 78.

Peter was born on September 29, 1933 to John and Elizabeth (Collins) McCole in the Bronx, N.Y.C. Peter served and was honorably discharged from the United States Navy. He graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Electrical Engineering.

Early in his career, Peter worked as an engineer for the Fisher Governor co., and later he was appointed as the Deputy Director of the Syracuse Public Housing Authority by the Mayor of Syracuse, Peter also served as the Director of a Federal Home Ownership Program in Syracuse.

As a parishioner at Saint Lucy's, Peter worked and taught in a number of programs for the community and worked with Father Raymond McVey to establish Unity Acres in Orwell, N.Y. His family was a Host Family for the Fresh Air Fund and Peter donated his time as a dispatcher for the Cazenovia Volunteer Ambulance Corps in Cazenovia, N.Y. Peter was a Parachutist, Motorcycle enthusiast, Secular Humanist, and Postlaryngectomy Cancer Survivor.

Peter is survived by his former wife Eleanor (McEnery) McCole with whom he remained close and his Sons; Peter McCole of Cazenovia, N.Y., Kevin (Joanne) McCole of Brookline, N.H., Dennis (Camille) McCole of Phoenix, AZ., and Timothy McCole of Harrison, N.Y. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, Sam, Peter, John, Katie, Jack, Ryan, and Finn; and two sisters, Mary (McCole) Mullane of New City, N.Y. and Barbara McCole of Nanuet, N.Y.. Peter was predeceased by his brother, John 'Jack' McCole.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 22, 2012 from 2-4 pm at the Michael J. Higgins FS. 321 S. Main St. New City, NY 10956. Tel. (845-634-6110).

Published in the The Journal News on September 18, 2012

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McCole, Peter Michael [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/lohud/guestbook.aspx?n=peter-mccole&pid=159950483&cid=full

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Dear John,

I believe that Peter is a member of the Class of 1958.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

McCole, Peter Michael [MC1958 RIP]

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2012-Sep-18

JEMAIL: Yurcisin, Michael [MC2012] invites Tech in Motion Meetup

On 09/13/12 8:47 AM, Michael Yurcisin wrote:

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Hey John,

I just wanted to drop you a line to invite you to my firm's Tech in Motion Meetup this evening. A few of our clients will be demoing their products and having a few drinks. Usually a pretty fun event. I also know you are still quite involved with MC and perhaps you could point a new grad in the right direction to do the same. MC has always been a big part of my life as my cousin Jim ('89), my brother TJ ('97) and his wife Maureen ('96) all had great experiences there. Hope to see you tonight!

www.meetup.com/techinmotionnyc

Best,

Michael Yurcisin '12

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Yurcisin, Michael [MC2012]

[JR: I'm in Virginia most of the time, but one of these times I drop by.]

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2012-Sep-19

JOBIT: Ellison, James Edward Sr. [MC1982 RIP]

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/newbernsj/obituary.aspx?n=James-Ellison&pid=159970686

James Edward Ellison Sr.
Obituary

MIDDLETON, N.Y. - James Edward Ellison Sr., 75, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012, at James J. Peters Veterans Medical Center.

Born in Washington, N.C., he was a graduate of P.S. Jones High School and honorably served in the U. S. Navy. He continued his studies at Fordham University attaining a bachelor's degree and a master's degree from Manhattan College. He was a retired Superintendent of Signals for the New York City Transit Authority.

A life celebration service will be held 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at Piney Grove AME Zion Church with the Reverend Robert Little, Jr., pastor, officiating. The interment with military honors will follow in the Ellison-George Cemetery, Harlowe Community of Havelock.

James is survived by his son, James Edward Ellison Jr. of Huntersville; one daughter, Sarah Ann Ellison of Middletown, N.Y.; one sister, Frances Inas Ellison of Havelock.

Online condolences accepted at oscarsmortuary.com.

Arrangements are by Oscar's Mortuary, Inc.

Published in Sun Journal from September 19 to September 22, 2012

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Ellison, James Edward Sr. [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://216.119.69.91/ArticObits/landing.aspx?fid=14

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Dear John,

I believe that James is a member of the Class of 1982.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Ellison, James Edward Sr. [MC1982 RIP]

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2012-Sep-19

JLINKEDIN: Fiorentino, Susan Megan [MC2012] Contributor at Miss A

http://www.linkedin.com/in/susanfiorentino

Susan Megan Fiorentino
Contributor at Miss A
Greater New York City Area
Public Relations and Communications

Manhattan College, Chen Skin Care and Spa, Avon Walk for Breast Cancer

Education: Bachelor of Arts (BA), Major: Communication at Manhattan College

Summary

My name is Susan Megan Fiorentino. I am a recent Manhattan College graduate and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication, with a Public Relations concentration, in May 2012. As an undergrad, I was actively involved in the Manhattan College community. I continued my involvement with cheerleading, which allowed me build up skills, such as being a team player. I was also an active member of Manhattan College's Relay For Life, and was even named Chair of Public Relations my senior year. In addition, I was a co-editor for COMM(unity), a newsletter for the Communication department, and helped the Career Development Department plan a networking event for the School of Arts during my senior year.

Now that I graduated, I am actively seeking a full-time position in fields such as Advertising, Branding, Social Media, and Event Planning. While job hunting, I am also interning while working part-time. I also continue to volunteer with the American Cancer Society on Staten Island. I am also looking to continue my involvement with cheerleading with either a coaching or sales position.

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Fiorentino, Susan Megan [MC2012]

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2012-Sep-19

MNEWS: DC area Jasper ball game and pre-game brunch

Group: Manhattan College / Jaspers / Alumni Group
Discussion: Any interest in getting together before after the December 2012 basketball game in DC?

Just to update everyone - tickets for the BB&T Classic go on sale on October 13.

We will be having a pregame brunch from 10-12 a.m. at Fado Irish Pub & Restaurant and you can register on our website at manhattan.edu/alumni.

Please spread the word to DC area Jaspers and of course, any Tri-State Jaspers that want to make the trip - hoping to get a good crowd! Even if you aren't interested in the game, the brunch reception would be a nice way to reconnect with fellow Manhattan grads on a Sunday morning!

Posted by Ainsley Woakes

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2012-Sep-20

JLINKEDIN: Hughes, James [MC1984] Administrator at Covina Cancer Care

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/james-hughes/13/270/526

Hughes, James [MC1984]
Administrator at Covina Cancer Care
Greater Los Angeles Area
Hospital & Health Care

Education: B.S., Health Sciences at Manhattan College

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2012-Sep-21

JHQ: Open House Mass & Alumni Brunch Sun 10/28

Open House Mass & Alumni Brunch
You are cordially invited to attend the Open House and Alumni Brunch, a special event for families with prospective students.

Sunday, October 28, 2012
Guests will be joined by President Brennan O'Donnell, Ph.D, and other members of the College administration prior to scheduled Open House activities.

9:30 a.m. Mass
Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers

10:30 a.m. Brunch
Dante's Den, Thomas Hall

12:00 p.m. Welcome Address
Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers

This event is FREE, though advance registration is required. R.S.V.P. online at manhattan.edu/alumni or alumni@manhattan.edu | (718) 862-7432

When applying for 2013 admission to Manhattan College, the application fee is waived for alumni children and grandchildren. For general information or Open House activities, visit the Open House website.

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2012-Sep-21

JLINKEDIN: McCabe, William [MC1971] president at M-Corp

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/william-mccabe/b/b01/459

McCabe, William [MC1971]
president at M-Corp
Greater New York City Area
Textiles

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2012-Sep-22

MOBIT: Mother of Brother John Guasconi, F.S.C. passes

http://obits.nj.com/obituaries/starledger/obituary.aspx?n=Paola-Guasconi&pid=160022660#fbLoggedOut

Paola Guasconi
Obituary

Paola Guasconi, 92, of Mountainside, N.J., passed away on Friday, Sept. 21, surrounded by her family.

Relatives and friends are kindly invited to visit the Dooley Colonial Home, 556 Westfield Ave., Westfield, N.J., on Sunday from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Holy Trinity R.C. Church, Westfield, on Monday at 10 a.m., followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery, New York.

Paola married Andrew Guasconi in 1937, and they moved from Italy to New York City in 1938. She was instrumental in the success of their family business, the Star Restaurant, in Long Island City, N.Y. The roles Paola cherished most were those of faith-filled and devoted spouse, mother and grandmother.

She was predeceased by her husband of 57 years, Andrew. Paola is survived by her two sons, Brother John Guasconi, F.S.C., of Manhattan College, and Joseph Guasconi, and her granddaughters, the special loves of her life, Emilia, Gianna, and Eva. In lieu of flowers, please consider a gift in Paola's memory to the Mother Cabrini League, 434 W. Deming Place No. 7, Chicago, Ill. 60614, or the Brothers of the Christian Schools, P.O. Box 238, Lincroft, N.J. 07738.

Published in Star-Ledger on September 22, 2012

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2012-Sep-22

JNEWS: Somma, Gina [MC1996] and Bullock, Keith [MC1993] MAAC Honor Roll Class of 2013

http://bronxville.patch.com/articles/manhattan-college-sports-stars-to-return

College Sports Notebook
By Marc Maturo
September 21, 2012

News

Manhattan College Sports Stars to Return

Former Manhattan College basketball stars Keith Bullock (1993) and Gina Somma (1996) have been selected as members of the MAAC Honor Roll Class of 2013.

Bullock, Somma, and the honorees from each of the other nine MAAC schools will be inducted into The MAAC Experience exhibit at the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA, during the MAAC Tournament in March.

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Somma, Gina [MC1996]

Bullock,  Keith [MC1993]

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2012-Sep-22

JFOUND: Gordon, Sandy [MC????] hits a dry spell in 1993

http://bestsportspickshere.blogspot.com/ 2012/09/ sandy-gordon-former-ramapo-hs-three.html

[JR: This is Russian harvester site. That steals content to get rankings. Argh! But it's where I found it. Don't go there. Cant find it elsewhere. Maybe it was spiked. I don't remember it. But it is old. But it's a finding. ]


SANDY GORDON FORMER RAMAPO H.S. THREE-SPORT ALL-BERGEN COUNTY PICK Sandy Gordon has experienced the good side of college athletics. She earned a basketball scholarship at Manhattan College and spent t - The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
JOHN MAYER, Correspondent
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
09-18-1993
SANDY GORDON FORMER RAMAPO H.S. THREE-SPORT ALL-BERGEN COUNTY PICK Sandy Gordon
has experienced the good side of college athletics. She earned a basketball
scholarship at Manhattan College and spent the past five years on the coaching
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BY JOHN MAYER, Correspondent
Date: 09-18-1993, Saturday
Section: SPORTS
Edition: All Editions -- Two Star B, Two Star P, One Star
Column: WHERE'S WHAT'S-HER-NAME

SANDY GORDON
FORMER RAMAPO H.S. THREE-SPORT ALL-BERGEN COUNTY PICK

Sandy Gordon has experienced the good side of college athletics.
She earned a basketball scholarship at Manhattan College and spent the
past five years on the coaching staff at St. Bonaventure University.

Gordon, 27, a native of Franklin Lakes, recently experienced the
negative side of college athletics. She wasn't rehired for the 1993-94
season as an assistant women's basketball coach and was not considered
for the vacant head coaching job.

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Gordon would certainly be a high school athletic director's dream.

She has a solid coaching background and was an outstanding all-around
athlete. As a high school senior, Gordon was a first-team All-Bergen
selection in soccer, basketball, and softball, only one of a handful to
achieve the three-sport feat.

'I always liked soccer, but basketball was my favorite and, at the
time, that is where my best opportunity for scholarship money was,'
Gordon said of selecting Manhattan College.

She wound up as the school's all-time assist leader with both the
single-season and career marks. In her junior year, the Jaspers captured
a Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference title and an NCAA tournament bid.

Gordon said she still plays basketball occasionally and even
participated in the newly formed summer league in Maywood. She also used
the time off to take up golf and to get back into running, a passion
that inspired her to complete the New York City Marathon three years
ago.

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Gordon, Sandy [MC????]

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2012-Sep-22

JOBIT: McCarthy, Frederick J. Jr. [MC1950 RIP]

http://www.rep-am.com/articles/2012/09/20/obituaries/670977.txt

Frederick J. McCarthy Jr.
Was patent attorney for Union Carbide, UCAR Carbon

SOUTHBURY — Frederick J. McCarthy Jr., 83, passed away peacefully at his home with his loving wife, Martha, his children, and his beloved Labrador, Satin II, at his bedside on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012.

Mr. McCarthy was born May 21, 1929, in Staten Island, N.Y., the son of the late Frederick and Mary (Hickey) McCarthy Sr. He graduated from Our Lady of Good Counsel Grammar School and St. Peter's High School. Fred attended Manhattan College in New York City and graduated as an electrical engineer in May 1950. While at Manhattan College, he enlisted in the New York National Guard and, following the start of the Korean War, transferred to the United States Air Force in 1951. After graduating from USAF Navigation School in 1952, he was assigned to the Strategic Air Force Command (SAC) and served as a combat crew navigator. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Fred worked as an electrical engineer with Ford Instrument Company, also known as Sperry Rand, and during this time also attended St. Johns University Law School, graduating in 1959 and passing the New York Bar examination and U.S. Patent Office Admissions test.

Fred then began his career in 1959 as a division patent attorney for Union Carbide Corporation, Park Avenue, New York, where he worked until his retirement in 1987. He then continued as chief patent counsel of UCAR Carbon Company until 2000.

Fred and his wife, Martha "Jo," of 57 years, raised their five children on Staten Island until 1978, and after retiring lived happily at their weekend home on Deer Island, Conn., as well as in Bay Head Shores, N.J., enjoying boats, fishing, hunting and cross country skiing.

Fred was a member of the Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War, (Great Grandson of John Connors, 11th Maine Infantry), the Ancient Order of Hibernians and the American Legion, and was a communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church in Bantam, Conn.

Besides his wife of 57 years, Fred is survived by his children, Rosemary (Peter Harbeson), Julia Ann, Catherine (Steve Brennan), Marcia, Ted (Wendy McCarthy); his grandchildren, Oksana, Amanda, Michael, Ryan and Taylor; his sister, Maureen Dugan; and his brothers, William and Robert McCarthy. He was predeceased by his brother, Donald, and his son-in-law, M. Scott Brown.

Arrangements: A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Saturday, Sept. 22, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church, 715 Bantam Road, Bantam, Conn. Burial will follow in Our Lady of Grace Cemetery. Friends are welcome to pay their respects to the family from 10 to 11 a.m. at the church. The Alderson Funeral Home of Naugatuck, 201 Meadow St., is assisting with arrangements.

Memorial contributions may be made to Regional Hospice and Home Care of Western CT, 405 Main St., Danbury, CT 06810; or to the Alzheimer's Association of CT, 2075 Silas Dean Highway Suite 100, Rocky Hill, CT 06518.

For online condolences, to light a candle or directions, please visit www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com.

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McCarthy, Frederick J. Jr. [MC1950 RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.aldersonfuneralhomes.com/book-of-memories/1344628/McCarthy-Frederick/leave-condolence.php

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2012-Sep-22

JNEWS: Jacobs, Michael [MC????] Chief Logistics Officer and Executive Officer Green Mountain Coffee Roasters

http://www.fool.com/investing/businesswire/2012/09/21/green-mountain-coffee-roasters-inc-announces-new-e.aspx

Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. Announces New Executive Appointments
By BusinessWire
September 21, 2012

Michael Jacobs named Chief Logistics Officer and Executive Officer; Michael Cunningham joins as Chief Information Officer

WATERBURY, Vt.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc., (GMCR) (Nasdaq: GMCR ) , a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, today announced that Michael Jacobs has been named Chief Logistics Officer and an Executive Officer of GMCR and that Michael Cunningham has joined the Company as its Chief Information Officer. Both report directly to President and CEO, Larry Blanford.

Mr. Jacobs joined GMCR in April 2012. In his prior role as Vice President, Enterprise Logistics and Distribution he has been focused on providing both strategic and tactical leadership to the Company’s outbound logistics and distributions function, related processes and technology, and customer relations. Mr. Jacobs was named an Executive Officer of the Company as of Friday, September 14, 2012. He joined GMCR from Toys“R”Us, Inc. where he held progressively responsible positions in transportation, distribution and logistics on a global basis.

"We are very pleased to have Michael on our executive management team,” said Blanford. “His industry experience and business acumen have already proved valuable to the organization, and his new appointment will allow him to better directly set the strategy to optimize our customer relations and operational effectiveness across an increasingly complex, multi-channel business.”

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Mr. Jacobs spent more than 14 years at Toys“R”Us, Inc., ending his tenure at the company as Senior Vice President, Logistics. Prior to joining Toys“R”Us, Mr. Jacobs held positions in finance and supply chain management at KB Toys, Melville Corporation and PepsiCo. He holds a B.S. in Finance and an M.B.A. in Accounting from Manhattan College, as well as a Masters in Supply Chain Management from Penn State University.

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About Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc.

As a leader in specialty coffee and coffee makers, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR) (Nasdaq: GMCR ) , is recognized for its award-winning coffees, innovative Keurig® Single Cup brewing technology, and socially responsible business practices. GMCR supports local and global communities by offsetting 100% of its direct greenhouse gas emissions, investing in sustainably-grown coffee, and donating a portion of its pre-tax profits to social and environmental projects.

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Jacobs, Michael [MC????]

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2012-Sep-22

JLINKEDIN: Ramos, Jesus Tony [MC2012] CSR at Con Edison

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/jesus-tony-ramos/51/76b/34

Ramos, Jesus Tony [MC2012]
CSR at Con Edison
Bronx, New York
Utilities

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2012-Sep-22

ENDNOTE: 24-years on death row release; evidence cover-up

http://www.irishcentral.com/news/Irish-American-who-spent-24-years-on-death-row-for-murder-released-after-evidence-slip-168963326.html

Irish American who spent 24-years on death row released after evidence cover-up
Ohio man is set to sue state over false imprisonment
By ANTOINETTE KELLY, IrishCentral Staff Writer
Published Saturday, September 8, 2012, 7:11 AM
Updated Saturday, September 8, 2012, 7:40 AM

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A Cleveland Irish American has been declared innocent, after spending almost a quarter of a century on death row.

In 1988, Michael Keenan was convicted of the stabbing of 19-year-old Tony Klann in a Cleveland Park. Now over two decades later, a judge has dismissed his murder charges.

On Wednesday Cuyahoga County judge John Russo dismissed the aggravated murder count against 62-year-old after he determined that crucial evidence was withheld from his trial attorney.

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No secret: I'm a pro-life & pro-choice anti-war anti-death-penalty little L libertarian fat old white guy injineer!

INHO it makes perfect sense and perfect alignment.

The ZAP (zero aggression principle) sums it up quite nicely.

For the Constitutionalist, I defy you to point out where in the enumerated limited powers that the Gooferment can kill people. the Dead Old White Guys were smart enough to know that they, one day, could be on the losing end of a political election. (Maybe we could put politicians in Hunger Games style "election"?)

Other than Congress can declare war and the power of "marque and reprisal" (essentially a small scale war that the Gooferment just promises to turn a blind eye to private actions), it's just not there.

Now, sad as it is, there are times when criminals need killing. The police have a right to go home to their families. Agression is always wrong. In the course of apprehension, stuff happens. Only in the movies can the hero shoot the gun out of the bad guys hand. Center of mass and squeeze.

But the "death penalty" is immoral, ineffective, and inefficient. And irreversible.

I can make some small argument that a convict like novel character "Hannibal Lecter" is too dangerous to the custodians to keep alive. But those are few and far between.

Argh!

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