JASPER JOTTINGS Week 49 - 2014 Dec 07    

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

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2014/jj2014W49.html

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POSITRACTION: The final harvest for friend

2014-Nov-30

https://www.survivalmonkey.com/threads/farmers-bring-in-final-harvest-for-friend-who-died-in-accident.50537/

Farmers bring in final harvest for friend who died in accident
Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by stg58, Wednesday at 2:05 PM.

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When a fellow farmer died in an accident in his fields two years ago, Arthur Green was among dozens of farmers who gathered to bring in his final harvest.

On Wednesday many of those same farmers gathered at Green's Racine County homestead to do the same for him.

Green, 64, was killed on Friday when heavy winds toppled a 51-foot auger onto him as he worked on his Yorkville dairy farm. A longtime member of the Racine County Fair Board and active in Four H., Green was well-known and respected among farmers in his county and beyond.

"Art would be the first guy to help anybody," Kansasville farmer Eugene Mills said as he and others awaited their assignments outside the Green family's modest home on Highway C. "We all know that this could happen to any one of us."

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By days end, the army of semis is expected to transport some 35,000 bushels of grain to nearby DeYoung's grain company, who closed for the day so he could take in the Green family's crops exclusively.

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Not everything requires the Gooferment or coercion.

The “society” is voluntary cooperation.

Notice how peaceful this is.

Like an Amish barn raising.

Now if we didn’t have welfare and “welfare farmers” to pay for, imagine how much more could be done?

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JLINKEDIN: McDevitt, Meghan [MC2013] Project Engineer at STV

2014-Nov-30

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/meghan-mcdevitt/39/11a/124

2014 Nov 30 McDevitt

McDevitt, Meghan [MC2013]
Project Engineer at STV
Greater New York City Area
Higher Education

Summary

Majored in Civil Engineering at Manhattan College
Concentration in Construction Management
Minor in Mathematics
CMAA-CMIT

In Progress: Masters of Science: Construction Management at Stevens Institute of Technology

Goals:
Masters in Construction Management.
LEED AP Certification

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MOBIT: Remembering a non-Jasper in our prayers

2014-Nov-30

George Hiotis, 66
Staten Island Advance By Staten Island Advance
on November 28, 2014 at 6:12 PM, updated November 28, 2014 at 6:18 PM
   

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- George Hiotis, 66, of New Dorp, a retired deli worker, died Tuesday at home.

Born in Manhattan, Mr. Hiotis settled in New Dorp in 2005.

Mr. Hiotis worked for more than 20 years as a counter/deli worker at Mitola's in Livingston, N.J., before retiring in 2012.

He had been working for the last six months as a deli employee at ShopRite in New Dorp.

A graduate of a Manhattan college, Mr. Hiotis enjoyed playing golf, taking trips to Atlantic City and playing the lottery. He also liked football and was an avid Mets fan.

"He was a humble, selfless, loving gentleman; an angel went back to heaven," said his longtime companion, Sharon Garzetta.

In addition to Sharon, surviving are two brothers, Michael and Steven.

A funeral service will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the Hanley Funeral Home, New Dorp. Arrangements include cremation.

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Dear John,

                    I do not find anything in my 'stuff' for George.

                        May He Rest In Peace.

                                       Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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Good Afternoon All,

 
From Jasper Jottings, our Prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Mr. George Hiotis. I was unable to find George in our records but praying for someone is always a good thing and Jasper or not we remember George and his Family in ours prayers.
 
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
 
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
 
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[JR: It was an outside chance that he was “ours”. And I’d rather err on the side of caution. Besides, it reminds us that our time is limited. Requiescat In Pacem; Dona Nobis Pacem ]
 
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GOOGLE+: Kearns, Kevin [MC2008] NYC DoE

2014-Nov-30

https://plus.google.com/u/0/102778779262222381091/about

Kearns, Kevin [MC2008]
Works at New York City Department of Education
Attended Manhattan College

Tagline
I love my cat more then you.

Education

Manhattan College
English Education, 2004 - 2008
City College of New York
English Education, 2009 - 2011

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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) has more prayers needed

2014-Nov-30

Good Evening All,

We need to raise the volume. Ann Burke asks for our prayers for her Mom. Ann's Mom was taken to Hospital last TN night in critical condition and the diagnoses is being done. We pray that the MD's quickly discover what is wrong and are able to get her on theroad to complete recovery. Please also keep in your prayers, Ann’s Dad. The last few months have been tough on him as well.

Mike McEneney asks for our continued prayers for Cathy. Cathie is still in isolation but is responding to treatment. Mike was able to visit with Cathie last evening and found her doing better. Please let us keep the volume up for these good folks.

Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)

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JNEWS: Carella, Richard L. [MC1962] promoted partner KPMG

2014-Dec-01

http://www.njbiz.com/article/20141130/EXECMOVES/141129869&source=RSS

Executive Moves

November 30, 2014 at 3:00 AM
Comments Email Print
Latest News

Accounting

KPMG LLP, a tax, audit and consulting services company in Montvale, promoted Richard L. Carella, Christopher J. Long, Jeffrey M. Knight and Martin M. Mazin to a variety of partner positions. Carella, who previously served as advisory managing director at the firm, moves into an advisory partner role. He’s an alumnus of Manhattan College’s accounting program.

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Carella, Richard L. [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Richard is a member of the Class of 1962.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Carella, Richard L. [MC1962]

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MFACEBOOK: Alma Mater's Sigma Delta Tau praying for Timmy McDonnell

2014-Dec-01

https://www.facebook.com/PrayersForTimmyMcDonnell

Michelle Torrese
November 24 at 9:36pm

The sisters of Sigma Delta Tau at Manhattan College send their love and prayers to Timmy McDonnell and the McDonnell family. Fight Timmy Fight!!!

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http://mcsigmadeltatau.weebly.com/

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This is a place for Timmy's friends and family to share prayers, positive thoughts and photos of Timmy to aid in his healing.

This page is run by Timmy's family, and we will share updates about Timmy's recovery here as well. Timmy's family--Clare, Timmy Sr., and Matty, are so touched by the outpouring of love for their son and brother, Timothy.

We wanted to provide a place for us all to be together, family, friends, and even new friends. All of the communities that Timmy is a part of--Holmdel, Rutgers, the McDonnell and McDonald families, and Robert Wood Johnson, have created a beautiful, positive force around Timmy, and we want to continue that here.

Please share your favorite pictures of Timmy with us.

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Please send donations to:

Prayers for Timmy
P.O. Box 326
Holmdel, NJ 07733

Please make checks payable to Timmy McDonnell.

If you would like to make a tax-free corporate donation or need more information, please contact us at mskatherinewadkins@gmail.com.

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http://fightfortimmy.mydagsite.com/


About

Help Timmy McDonnell on his road to recovery. Contribute Now!

The Story: On October 4, a car struck Timmy, 20, while he crossed Easton Avenue in New Brunswick. Timmy was taken to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital where he was placed in a medically induced coma with severe brain damage. After 25 days at Robert Wood Johnson, Timmy was transferred to the Kessler Rehabilitation Institute. Timmy has survived, but is now facing an extensive & costly rehabilitation. This fundraiser will help Timmy & his family through this very difficult time. All gifts will go directly toward helping Timmy on his long road to recovery.

With gratitude,
Friends of the McDonnells

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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.

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JLINKEDIN: Kuzma, George [MC1994] Business Development at Gourmet Dining

2014-Dec-01

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/george-kuzma/15/b59/b2

Kuzma, George [MC1994]
Business Development at Gourmet Dining
Greater New York City Area
Higher Education

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WIKIPEDIA: Odell, Horace Paul "Hop" Jr. [MC1935 RIP] on wikipedia

2014-Nov-30

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Horace_Odell

Horace Paul "Hop" Odell, Jr.
(September 5, 1910 – January 22, 1984)
was an American javelin thrower. Odell was IC4A champion in 1933 and 1934 and United States champion in 1935.

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Odell was born in the Richmond Hill neighborhood in Queens, New York City.[1] His father, Horace Sr., had a track and field background and had been part of a record-setting Irish American Athletic Club relay team in 1907.[2][3] The younger Odell represented the New York Athletic Club and Manhattan College, and won the 1933 IC4A javelin throw championship with a throw of 205 ft 1⁄2 in (62.49 m).[4] He placed third at the national championships later that year.[5]

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Odell, Horace Paul "Hop" Jr. [MC???? RIP]

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Dear John,

               I believe that Horace is a member of the Class of 1935.

                   May He Continue To Rest In Peace.

                                Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Odell, Horace Paul "Hop" Jr. [MC1935 RIP]

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JFACEBOOK: Quinn, Peter [MC1969] is on facebook

2014-Dec-02

https://www.facebook.com/paquinn47/about

Quinn, Peter [MC1969]

Former Corporate Editorial Director at Time Warner
October 1985 to January 2008
Studied at Fordham University
Past: Manhattan College and Manhattan College Preparatory School
Lives in Hastings-on-Hudson, New York
From Bronx, New York
Married

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JLINKEDIN: Zindell, Brian [MC1996] Operations Manager at TD Ameritrade

2014-Dec-02

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/brian-zindell/8/253/170

Zindell, Brian [MC1996]
Operations Manager at TD Ameritrade
Phoenix, Arizona Area
Financial Services

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GOOGLE+: Sanchez, Edwin [MC2001] Samsung.com Program Manager

2014-Dec-02

https://plus.google.com/u/0/106269373212344511714/about

Sanchez, Edwin [MC2001]
Worked at Cheil Communications
Attended Manhattan College
Lives in Jersey City

Education

Manhattan College
2001

Employment

Cheil Communications
Samsung.com Program Manager

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Dear John,

I believe that Edwin is a member of the Class of 2001.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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GOOGLE+: Stokes, Chip [MC1962] Bishop-elect of the Diocese of New Jersey

2014-Dec-02

https://plus.google.com/u/0/111831178556140249244/about

Stokes, Chip [MC????]
Works at The Diocese of New Jersey
Attended Manhattan College
Lives in Trenton, NJ

Tagline
Bishop-elect of the Diocese of New Jersey

Manhattan College
English and World Literature, 1975 - 1987
General Theological Seminary
Theology, 1987 - 1990

Employment

The Diocese of New Jersey
Bishop, 2013 - present

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Dear John,

I belive that 'Chip" is Bishop William Class of 1962.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Stokes, Bishop William ‘Chip' [MC1962]

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JNEWS: Rose, Tracie [MC1989] Senior Construction Manager Tampa Parsons Brinckerhoff

2014-Dec-02

http://www.tampabaynewswire.com/2014/12/02/tracie-rose-joins-parson-brinckerhoff-30610

Tracie Rose Joins Parson Brinckerhoff

TAMPA, FL — Tracie Rose has been named a Senior Construction Manager in the Tampa office of Parsons Brinckerhoff, a global infrastructure strategic consulting, engineering, and program/construction management organization.

In her new position, Ms. Rose serves as a construction project manager for Florida’s Turnpike Enterprise, responsible for overseeing the administration of roadway and bridge construction contracts.

Ms. Rose has over 25 years of construction experience in contract administration, claims resolution, schedule analysis, supplemental agreements processing, and construction management of bridge and roadway projects. Prior to joining Parsons Brinckerhoff, she was a Project Engineer with an international engineering firm, working on the Veterans Expressway reconstruction and tolling project in Hillsborough County.

Ms. Rose received a B.S.C.E. in civil engineering from Manhattan College and is a registered professional engineer in the State of Florida.

WSP and Parsons Brinckerhoff have combined and are now one of the world’s leading engineering professional services consulting firms. Together we provide services to transform the built environment and restore the natural environment, and our expertise ranges from environmental remediation to urban planning, from engineering iconic buildings to designing sustainable transport networks, and from developing the energy sources of the future to enabling new ways of extracting essential resources. We have approximately 31,500 employees, including engineers, technicians, scientists, architects, planners, surveyors, program and construction management professionals, and various environmental experts. We are based in more than 500 offices across 39 countries worldwide. www.wspgroup.com; www.pbworld.com.

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Rose, Tracie [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Tracie may be Tracie Wells Rose of the Class of 1989.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Rose, Tracie [MC1989]

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JNEWS: McGrath, Michael E. [MC1973 RIP] remember by a run

2014-Dec-03

http://www.troyrecord.com/sports/20141126/mcgrath-family-runs-to-remember-mickey

The McGrath family will continue its Thanksgiving tradition by again running in the Turkey Trot in remembrance of Dr. Mickey McGrath, a long-time runner of the race until his passing in 2010. The family will wear the same colored T-shirt, complete with a handlebar mustache logo, Dr. Mickey McGrath’s trademark.

By Laura Amato, Troy/The Record
POSTED: 11/26/14, 6:01 PM EST | 0 COMMENTS
TROY >>

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For as long as he can remember, the Troy Turkey Trot has been a Thanksgiving tradition for Mike McGrath and his family.

They all came out to run.

Every Thanksgiving, no matter the weather, no matter what else was happening in their respective and mutual lives, the McGrath family came out to run the Turkey Trot.

That group included Mike’s father, Mickey McGrath, a Lansingburgh native who was multi-sport athlete at Catholic Central before becoming one of the area’s most popular doctors and influential personalities in the North Central community.

When Dr. McGrath passed away, after a battle with ALS, in 2010 the McGrath family made a decision; they would continue to run the Turkey Trot but they would run it with one very specific thought in mind; to honor Mickey.

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McGrath, Michael E. [MC1973 RIP]

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JFOUND: Tomkiel, Stanley [MC1972] Social Security Answer Ebook

2014-Dec-03

http://www.remicblogs.com/onlinebooks/2014/12/02/download-ebook-social-security-answer-book/

The Social Security Answer Book Ebook
By Stanley Tomkiel III
Language: English
Publish Year : 2008

When can someone receive survivor benefits from Social Security? How long does it take to receive approval for Social Security disability? What are the new rules for the Part B Medicare monthly premium?&
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Over seven million people receive federally administered payments of Social Security income every month. How many of those people actually receive the amount they earned, and should you be one of them? The Social Security Answer Book answers all your Social Security benefits questions in a straightforward, easy-to-understand way.&
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Written by an attorney and former Social Security Claims Representative, the Social Security Answer Book answers your most important questions, including:&
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–Where can I get information about disability benefits?&
–How do I apply for Social Security benefits?&
–Can a divorced spouse claim benefits from an ex-spouse?&
–Can I sign up for benefits on the Internet?&
–Can my mother-in-law collect Medicaid even if she has never worked?&
–How much money can I earn while drawing Social Security after full retirement age?&
–Can I work part time and still receive Social Security payments?&
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Written in an easy-to-read, question and answer format, the Social Security Answer Book helps you understand the new rules that you need to know to collect your Social Security.&
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Stanley A. Tomkiel, III, Esq., received his law degree from Western New England College School of Law. He is admitted to practice in both New York and Florida. He was formerly employed by the Social Security Administration as a claims representative.&

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Tomkiel, Stanley [MC1972]

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JFOUND: Sullivan, Walter [MC1970] Associate Professor of Educational Leadership CU

2014-Dec-03

http://www.cnr.edu/faculty-search-portlet/html/facultysearch/details.jsp?facID=900052702

 

Dr. Walter Sullivan
Associate Professor of Educational Leadership
B.A., Catholic University of America
M.A., Manhattan College
M.A., Fordham University
Ph.D., Fordham University


Walter J. Sullivan's research interests include broad areas of education and educational leadership; content standards, curriculum development; "Assessing the Assessments;" legal issues in schools; and cognition and learning.

His research has been widely disseminated through his role as the coordinator of the New York State Regents Standards Review and Revision, writing numerous articles in the following areas: "Content and Substance of the ELA/ESL Standards," annual presenter at Westchester County's Annual Guidance Expo, and chairman of The Curriculum and Instruction Committee of The New York Council of School Superintendents (NYSCOSS) for 23 years.

Sullivan was selected as one of the three most influential former superintendents in the last decade; recipient of the Distinguished Service Award (highest award given by NYS Council of Superintendents); Selected as the New York State Superintendent of the Year.

As a graduate faculty member, he has taught: Cognition and Instruction, Foundations of Education, School Law, The Superintendency: Systems Analysis and Ethics, Effective School Board Leadership and Community Partnership and Educational Leadership: Theory and Practice.

As superintendent of schools, his district received the Governor's Award for Excellence (highest award in NYS); two of the district schools were recognized as National Schools of Excellence; High School selected by U.S. News and World Report of the top-500 high schools in the United States and national semifinalist for character education.

For the past seven years as the founding director of The Center for Teaching, Learning and Leadership at The College of New Rochelle, he has worked with various school districts and has facilitated numerous educational forums, including "The Changing Face of Education” and "Envisioning Thinking Schools.”

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Sullivan, Walter [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Walter received hi Masters in 1970.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Sullivan, Walter [MC1970]

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JHQ: Pat Stone, Alma Mater Human Resources on Why

2014-Dec-03

Hi there -- I wanted to pass along a piece from Pat Stone, Human Resources Manager at Manhattan College, if you'd like to include in the next Jasper Jottings installment.

http://themighty.com/2014/12/why-i-place-a-christmas-wreath-on-my-parents-grave-every-year/

Why I Place a Christmas Wreath on My Parents’ Grave Every Year

--
Pete McHugh
Director of Communications

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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for someone in Hospice

2014-Dec-03

Good Morning All,

Bob And Noreen Mattis ask for our prayers for their Dear Friend Liz who has been in our prayers over the past several weeks. Liz is now in Hospice. Any of us who have been fortunate enough to have someone like Liz in our lives know the joy and love that is shared. Noreen, Bob and Liz know that Joy and are thankful for having shared the love and goodness of this good woman. Bob tells us that Liz is at peace. We pray that when Liz is called home, if that is God's Will, that it be gentle and peaceful. We pray that her Family, friends and loved ones will find peace in the knowledge that this good woman will be in God's Eternal Embrace as she enters the Kingdom of Heaven. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)

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COMMENT: Keogh, Michael [MC???? RIP] was a proud Jasper!

2014-Dec-03

 

Christine Keogh Stone commented on JOBIT: Keogh, Michael John [MC???? RIP]

2014-Aug-19
http://www.thepilot.com/obituaries/michael-j-keogh/article_8c757be2-27ba-11e4-96d0-001a4bcf6878.html
Michael J. …

Thank you for posting my father's obituary. He was a proud Jasper!

~Christine Keogh Stone

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Keogh, Michael [MC???? RIP]

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JEMAIL: Antenucci, John (MC1959) recruits two more "victims"

2014-Dec-03

John,

Please add the following to the Jasper Jottings distribution list.

Phil Maresco B60

John Rayeur B71

Recently spent time with them at the Manhattan College gathering at the University Park Country Club, Sarasota, FL

They asked me to send this request.

John Antenucci BS 59

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[JR: Done. Invites extended. Hope they enjoy. One of my concerns is there is so little “growth”. I can’t lower the price! Argh!!!!  ]

Antenucci, John (MC1959)

Maresco, Phil (MC1960B)

Rayeur, John (MC1971B)

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MOBIT: Stack, John Joseph ‘JJ’ [MCattendee RIP]

2014-Dec-03

http://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=2832440&fh_id=11079

John Joseph Stack
(July 4, 1920 - November 28, 2014)

 

STACK, John Joseph (JJ), formerly of Yonkers, NY, Sugarland Run, Va., and Bowie, Md., passed away Nov. 28th in Palm Bay, Fl. He was 94. Born in Yonkers, NY, on July 4, 1920, JJ was the eldest son of Edward Joseph and Della Bridget (Hamilton) Stack. He began his lifetime of travel at an early age, making the long subway trek from home into Manhattan where he attended St. Patrick’s Cathedral school and served as an altar boy. He excelled at sports, including baseball and football, and though drafted by the House of David baseball team, he chose to pursue his education.

JJ was a sophomore at Manhattan College when Pearl Harbor was attacked. He immediately enlisted in the US Navy, and while serving in the Pacific Theater with Navy Squadron VS-61, met and married Nellie Kathleen Bowles working at Maylands Airport, Perth, Australia. They shared an adventuresome life together during his 20-year Navy career. JJ ran air traffic control operations at bases in Bermuda, New York, New Jersey, Kansas and Florida—and Nellie ran everything else. After his Navy retirement in 1962, JJ was a strategic planner at the Washington Navy Yard, a consultant with SAIC at Tysons Corners, and the President of his own defense-contract company, Cèilidh.

During their happy, 40-year marriage, JJ and Nellie raised 11 children while traveling the world. Together, they introduced their brood to western living—that is, in Western Australia and the west of Ireland.

With Nellie’s sudden death in 1981, JJ faced his toughest times. But sustained by his Roman Catholic faith, he showed his children that life is to be lived. He shared his mother’s passion for the Sport of Kings, and during the 1990s raced his thoroughbred horse Sports Career at area racetracks. In 1991, JJ married Barbara Knowles, now of Washington, D.C. While they called St. Simon’s Island, Ga., home, they traveled across the US and in Europe and Asia. JJ spent his final years with his son William Stack in Palm Bay, Fl.

JJ is predeceased by his brothers Joseph and William Stack and his sisters Theresa Peel, Kathleen Blinn and Margaret Stack. He is survived by his wife Barbara Stack of Washington, D.C. and his children: Bridget Gingrow of Lancaster, Pa.; Mike Stack of Fairfax, Va.; Robert Stack of Virginia Beach, Va., William Stack of Palm Bay, Fl., Maureen Sappéy of Chestertown, Md., Peggy Vaughn of Frederick, Md., Patricia Stack of McLean, Va., Joseph Stack of Wilmington, N.C., Edward Stack of Chestertown, Md., Teresa Hunter of Clemmons, N.C., and Mickey Stack of Arlington, Va. JJ was devoted to his 24 grandchildren and a great-grandfather to 11. He was beloved by many nieces, nephews and friends in the US, Australia and Ireland.

A Time of Visitation is scheduled 10:00 am to 11:00 am on Tuesday, December 9, 2014 at the Colonial Funeral Home, 201 Edwards Ferry Rd, NE, Leesburg, VA 20176. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at noon on Dec. 9, 2014 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, 750 Peachtree St, Herndon, VA 20170. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the William Childs Hospice House, 381 Medplex Parkway, Palm Bay, Fl. 32907 at www.health-First.org

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Stack, John Joseph ‘JJ’ [MCattendee RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/Batesville/guestbook.aspx?n=john-stack&pid=173326605

[JR: Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade. And, imho, WW2 interrupted many plans. A good many who went never came back and maybe those that did had new priorities.]

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JOBIT: Kelly, Alfred [MC???? RIP]

2014-Dec-04

http://www.silive.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2014/12/alfred_kelly_78.html

Alfred Kelly, 78
By Staten Island Advance
on December 02, 2014 at 9:35 PM

 

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Native Staten Islander Alfred Kelly, 78, of Port Washington, L.I., a retired technical writer who loved cycling, died Friday at home.

Born and raised in New Brighton, he graduated from St. Peter's Boys High School.

Mr. Kelly earned his bachelor's degree in physics and science from Manhattan College, the Bronx.

He had a 48-year career as a technical writer at the Sperry Gyroscope Co. on Long Island. He had done work for the U.S. Navy in the 1960s at Sperry, including a book for the U.S. Naval Academy that was published in 1961, family said. He retired in 1996.

Mr. Kelly was a loving father and grandfather. He also was very close to his sister, Barbara Huszcza, and a doting uncle to his three nephews.

He loved cycling, especially long-distance cycling all over the country, and was a member of a cycling club. He also enjoyed kayaking on his yearly visits to Florida, and watching sports on television.

Surviving Mr. Kelly, along with his sister, are his sons, Michael and Richard; his daughter, Catherine Bonura, and four grandchildren.

There will be a graveside service today, Wednesday, at 11:15 a.m. in St. Peter's Cemetery, West Brighton. Arrangements were handled by the Harmon Home for Funerals, also West Brighton.

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Kelly, Alfred [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: None cited

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JFOUND: Nobile, Ralph R. [MC1952] Partner Nobile, Magarian & DiSalvo, LLP

2014-Dec-04

http://www.nmdlaw.com/Attorneys/Ralph-R-Nobile.shtml

Nobile, Ralph R. [MC1952]
Partner
Nobile, Magarian & DiSalvo, LLP
Bronxville, New York

Fordham University School of Law, New York, New York
LL.B. - 1955
Manhattan College
B.A. - 1952

Published Works

"To Criticize or Not", Westchester County Bar Topics, 1971

Classes/Seminars

Host, Westchester Bar Radio Program, "The Westchester Lawyer Speaks", WVOX, WRTN

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JLINKEDIN: Ferrante, Frank [MC1985] Eastern European Equity Trader at T-3 Proprietary Trading

2014-Dec-05

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/frank-ferrante/69/88a/724

Ferrante, Frank [MC1985]
Eastern European Equity Trader at T-3 Proprietary Trading Group / Russian Sales
Red Bank, New Jersey   
Financial Services

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MFOUND: Alma Mater mentioned but dead end

2014-Dec-05

http://webcache.googleusercontent.com/search?q=cache:rWl86-v2tZcJ:https://www.facebook.com/StopandShop%3Frf%3D164595923566705+&cd=78&hl=en&ct=clnk&gl=us&client=firefox-a


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Sal Reale
Today at 1:32pm
Is this the Gene Driscoll who graduated from Manhattan College in 1954? I'm a member of Facebook but not active in it.

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[JR: Dead end!  ]

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JNEWS: Stone, Stephen [MC1989] President, Primus Technologies Corp.

2014-Dec-05

http://news.money.ca/2014/12/01/primus-technologies-leading-ems-provider-hires-stephen-stone-as-president/

Primus Technologies, Leading EMS Provider, Hires Stephen Stone as PresidentPrimus Technologies, Leading EMS Provider, Hires Stephen Stone as President
Canada NewsWire

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa., Dec. 1, 2014 /CNW/ – Primus Technologies Corp., a leading Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) provider, today announced that Stephen Stone has joined the company as President, reporting to CEO Chris Sullivan.

“I am thrilled that Steve has joined our team,” said Sullivan.  “Steve is an accomplished leader with a proven track record.  He shares our values and strong commitment to our customers.  Given his wealth of expertise, he will be an outstanding addition to our team.”

Mr. Stone joins Primus Technologies from his most recent position as Vice President of Aleris International’s Global Commercial and Defense Plate business where his responsibilities included developing a greenfield mill operation and the defense segment.  Previously, he served as Senior Vice President and General Manager of Aleris’s $1.6 billion North American Rolled Products division.  He also held a series of executive leadership positions at Aleris International and Cytec Industries.
“I am excited to work with such an exceptional team,” said Stone.  “Primus is top-ranked in the EMS industry, and there is a tremendous opportunity to build on the company’s many strengths, including best-in-class quality and delivery, to maximize our customer experience.”

Mr. Stone holds a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Manhattan College and an MBA from the University of Connecticut School of Business.  He is a registered Professional Engineer and active with the American Cancer Society and United Way.

About Primus Technologies Corp.

Primus Technologies is a recognized leader in Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS), providing electronics design and manufacturing solutions to businesses worldwide.  Primus Technologies serves Aerospace, Defense, Medical, Industrial Automation, Transportation and Telecommunications industries.  More information is available at www.primus-tech.com or by calling Julie Dobson at +1 (570) 326-6591.

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Stone, Stephen [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Stephen is a member of the Class of 1989.

Mike.

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Stone, Stephen [MC1989]

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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) has Prayer Request / Prayer Of Thanks

2014-Dec-05

Good Evening All,

John Reinke, Jasper Jottings, tells us of a young relative and friend. Ed, a young Father and Husband has been in our prayers before. Our prayers are requested for Ed who will be going in on December 11, 2014 for what is expected to be a minimally invasive heart bypass procedure that will last two hours. Ed will be at Einstein Hospital. We pray that the Surgeon's hands are quided by God's hand for a successful outcome with no complications. Please keep Ed and his Family in your prayers that all goes as they pray for. I believe that Ed is related to Pete Sweeney but I wanted to get this request out before checking with Pete.

Mike McEneney tells us that Cathie is home now and continues to make good progress. Breathing is still not at a proper level but there is improvement their as well. A prayer of thanks is in order and we are happy to have Cathie and Mike both home again. Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)

[JR: Ed is son-in-law to Andrew Joyce ’64. Andrew is married to Cathy, who happens to be both Pete ’64 and my cousin. The Moms of Cathy, Pete, and I are all sisters. Pete’s Mom Dorothy is the last surviving sister. Pete’s Dad just celebrated his 95th birthday. So, Pete will be attending Jasper basketball games for a long time to come. Laugh! ]

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WIKIPEDIA: Twomey, Thomas A. [MC1967 RIP] proposed

2014-Dec-05

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/User:Reinkefj/Thomas_A._Twomey

Twomey, Thomas A. [MC1967 RIP]

[JR: Attempting to get our fellow Jasper into Wikipedia]

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JNEWS: Horn, William J. 'Bill' (MC1964) reports on Twomey, Thomas A. [MC1967 RIP]

2014-Dec-05


http://easthamptonstar.com/Villages/20141125/Clintons-Among-Twomeys-Many-Mourners#.VIEwdH2u0jM.aolmail 

Tom was a former--and distinguished--Student Government President at a pivotal time.   He was also may attorney and a friend. Amazing that someone one knows is eulogized by a former secretary of state accompanied by a former President.   The crowd was huge--much larger than quoted in the article.  I was at the church and the reception afterwards.    There were many, many people, lots of cars, closed roads and a large police presence to direct the mourners. Tom's death was page one in all the local papers.  Thought you would like to know. Bill

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[JR: Thanks. Sad loss. Regardless of how many or how famous the participants, it just another reminder of our own mortality. I appreciate the heads up. It’s a nice honor.]

Horn, William J. 'Bill' (MC1964)

Twomey, Thomas A. [MC1967 RIP]

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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Petrone, Louis S. "Key West Lou" (MC1957) on a life change

2014-Dec-06

FROM a blog post from Petrone, Louis S. "Key West Lou" (MC1957)

http://keywestlou.com/life-changes-rapidly/

LIFE CHANGES RAPIDLY
Posted on December 6, 2014 by keywestlou

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I am down this morning. I just heard about a dear friend in Utica. Her husband e-mailed me. She has been diagnosed with cancer. Everywhere. Breasts, lungs and spine. Plus a mass in the pelvic area larger than a softball. The doctors are still testing to determine if the mass is cancerous.

A sweet woman. Never hurt a soul. Her husband my best friend.

In a split second, the world turns. Life changes.

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Sad when “bad things” happen to good people.

(I always say tongue in cheek with a wry smile that I have a long list of villains deserving of such. Luck for the world, I’m not in charge of anything but me. And, I’d never wish ANYONE ill. Karma. But still … …)

I’m forwarding this along to Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) for the prayer list.

Hope all the readers can spare some good thoughts for this lady, her family, and friends like a down “keywestlou”.

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ADMINISTRIVIA: My Jasper wiki was hacked

http://manhattancollegejaspers.blunderingalong.com/index.php?title=Main_Page

My Jasper Wiki was hacked by Chinese hackers.

So I nuked it.

I’m planning to recreate it since I’m on vacation.

I had a vision of an open source Jasper “Green Book”.

I got the idea from Wikipedia’s rejection of my Fandel article.

Anything they reject, I was planning to put there.

Argh!

Oh well, that which doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.

I need something to keep the Alzheimer’s away.

Any contributions are welcome. Wikipedia is a pretty easy tool.

I’m going to have to figure out why I was hacked.

Argh!

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JFACEBOOK: McKenna, James [MC1995] summons '95-ers to parade

2014-Dec-06

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK
IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM ...

James McKenna

12 hrs · Ronkonkoma, NY · Edited

“Any 1995 graduates want to march in the St Pat's parade for our 20th anniversary?"

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    4 people like this.

    Patrick McHugh Count me in

    12 hrs · Like · 2

    Thomas Vetell How about 95 dropouts?

    5 hrs · Like · 1

    James McKenna Thomas that counts! I say anyone from our 1991 freshman class should go.

    5 hrs · Like · 1

    Thomas Vetell I can't do it anyway buddy. My daughter ruined Patty's Day for the next 20 years. She was born the day after.lol

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McKenna, James [MC1995]

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QUADRANGLE: “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” on the Quad

2014-Dec-06

http://mcquad.org/2014/12/05/photo-gallery-civil-rights-read-aloud-on-the-quad/

2014 Dec 06 quad

Photo Gallery: Civil Rights Read-Aloud On the Quad
The Quadrangle by Sean Sonnemann

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On Friday afternoon, students and faculty gathered on the quad to read selections from civil rights documents, most notably Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail.” The event was organized following the recent court decisions involving the deaths of Michael Brown in Ferguson, MO and Eric Garner on Staten Island, NY. The lack of indictments in both cases has ignited protest related to police brutality and racial discrimination across the country.

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Sad that the crowd was so sparse.

And, on a technical note, it wasn’t “court decisions”, but “Grand Jury” decisions.

I would decry “police militarization” rather than “police brutality”.

I’d also cite “racial division for political and personal profit” rather than “racial discrimination”.

We can do better.

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ENDNOTE: Why not prosecute ALL straw purchasing charges?

2014-Dec-06

http://bearingarms.com/welfare-terrorists-arrested-nbp-members-couldnt-buy-bomb-depleted-ebt-card/

WELFARE TERRORISTS: Arrested NBP Members Couldn’t Buy Bomb With Depleted EBT Card
Posted by Bob Owens on November 27, 2014 at 9:18 am

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The FBI arrested two members of the New Black Panthers in Ferguson, Missouri late last week on weapons charges, after they used straw purchases a pair of .45 ACP Hi-Point pistols (one for the other, it seems) and bombs from an FBI informant.

They planned to murder St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney Robert McCulloch and Ferguson Police Chief Tom Jackson, and then destroy the iconic Gateway Arch in St. Louis with three pipe bombs.

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Sadly, there is little chance that either man will be prosecuted on the straw purchasing charge, which alone could mean a 10-year sentence and a $250,000 fine. The federal government routinely drops gun charges, and only a tiny fraction of them are ever prosecuted. Then again, they’re far more likely to get those charges to stick than the bomb plot, which was likely more of pipe-dream than a viable plot.

Expect for their lawyers to claim some interesting defenses, including entrapment and mental incompetence.

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Sorry, but the persecuted one guy who bought a gun for his father to get his discount.

That one went to the Supreme Court.

http://legalinsurrection.com/2014/06/supreme-court-affirms-narrow-reading-of-gun-straw-purchase-rules/

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The defendant in this case, Abramski, arranged to purchase a Glock 19 for his uncle, Alvarez. Abramski had previously been a law enforcement officer, and it is common practice for law enforcement officers to be able to purchase firearms at a discount to the price generally available to the public.

Although Abramski had been fired from his LEO job two years prior, he retained his police officer identification, and intended to use that ID to purchase the pistol for his uncle at a favorable price.

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That guy was white!

Sorry, but if you don’t enforce the gun laws on the books, then why pass new ones or gripe for greater controls on legal gun owners.

Argh!

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