JASPER JOTTINGS Week 29  - 2016 Jul 17
    

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

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2016/jj2016W29.html

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POSITRACTION: True charity -- he didn't know it'd be picked up by MLB

2016-Jul-10

http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2015/06/25/fan-scored-a-baseball-from-the-ballgirl-but-its-what-he-did-with-it-after-that-is-causing-a-stir/

Fan Scored a Baseball From the Ballgirl, but It’s What He Did With It After That Is Causing a Stir
Jun. 25, 2015 2:45am Oliver Darcy

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A Boston Red Sox fan’s gesture Wednesday night received praise after video of him giving a game ball away to a child seated in his area was posted online by Major League Baseball.

When the ballgirl handed the fan the baseball, cameras captured him walk over and hand the ball to a kid in his section.

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This had an impact on me.

Brought back a memory of my sainted wife — she had to be; she put up with me.

We were at a MLB game — I forget where or with who — and my wife caught a “hot grounder” into our seats — after I astutely got the hell out of the way of it — she was the athlete — caught it clean with one hand.

She looked at it, and proceed to give it to a kid a few rows away.

I guess I looked at her funny. And, she said: “I always wanted to catch one. Now I did. I’ll always have the memory; he’ll have the ball.”

Watching this video makes me remember.

Sadly.

But, she got her dream. Sadly. I don’t have mine.

But, on my point, what we do for others touches so many people that we can clearly see and many that we can’t.

Hope that young man doesn’t change!

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MNEWS: Coach Gags has a connection Alma Mater

2016-Jul-10

http://registerguard.com/rg/sports/trackandfield/34560685-84/getting-some-distance-legendary-coach-frank-gagliano-plans-to-scale-back.html.csp


U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials
Getting some distance: Legendary coach Frank Gagliano plans to scale back
By Steve Ritchie
For The Register-Guard
July 10, 2016

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Frank Gagliano was in his usual spot near the Bowerman Curve on Thursday night for the finals of the women’s 3,000-meter steeplechase.

Coach Gags, as his athletes and virtually everyone else calls him, was in the same spot for many of the most thrilling distance races at Hayward Field in recent years. He was there for the now-mythic men’s 800 final at the 2008 Trials, watching his OTC Elite runners Nick Symmonds and Christian Smith finish first and third, respectively.

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Back in 1961, no one could have predicted this kind of influential coaching career, now spanning nearly six decades. Gagliano had just returned from playing professional football in Canada and was looking for a job coaching football. Roselle Catholic in Roselle, N.J., offered him a coaching job, but it was for track, not football.

“When I started the track team (at Roselle), I coached a lot of events, but I fell in love with the middle distance events,” he recalled. “I had success. In 1965, we won the double at the Penn Relays — the distance-medley relay and the two-mile relay. That set it off.

“Then I went to Manhattan College. I was with (head coach) Freddy Dwyer and we won the indoor national championship in 1972.”

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JUPDATE: Celentano, Ralph A. [MC1951 RIP] id-ed by McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

2016-Jul-10

JOBIT: Celentano, Ralph A. [MC1951 RIP] on 2016-Jul-07

2016-Jul-09

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/democratandchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=Ralph-A-Celentano&pid=180607515

Ralph A. Celentano
Obituary

Passed away peacefully July 7, 2016. Born March 4,1929, in the Bronx, New York.

Published in Rochester Democrat And Chronicle on July 9, 2016

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Celentano, Ralph A. [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: Same link

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

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Dear John,

              I believe that Ralph is a member of the Class of 1951.

                      May He Rest In Peace.

                                            Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Celentano, Ralph A. [MC1951 RIP]

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JLINKEDIN: Fabiano, John [MC2008] Director, AppDev Anheuser-Busch

2016-Jul-10

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnfaviano


Fabiano, John [MC2008]
Director, Application Development - Anheuser-Busch
Greater New York City Area
Marketing and Advertising

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JLINKEDIN: Merriman, William (MCfaculty) Alma Mater Dean Emeritus

2016-Jul-11

https://www.linkedin.com/in/william-merriman-b71451124


Merriman, William (MCfaculty)
professor/dean emeritus at Manhattan College
Bronx, New York
Higher Education

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JNEWS: Bryk, William (MC1977) seeks political office

2016-Jul-11

http://www.unionleader.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20160711/OPINION04/160719912


July 10. 2016 7:50PM
Running for Hillsborough County Probate seat

To the Editor:

I am a 61-year old lawyer, specializing in guardianship and fiduciary law. I had also conducted many successful consumer bankruptcy cases. I enjoy helping people solve their problems. I would like to do that in this office.

I worked my way through Manhattan College. Later, while working full time, I earned a law degree from Fordham Law School’s evening division and was admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Until my retirement in 2010, I spent most of my career in New York City government.

I’ve practiced law in the public and private sectors. I have appeared in state and federal courts and before municipal administrative tribunals. I have also served by judicial appointment as a court examiner, reviewing guardians’ accounts to help ensure that incapacitated persons are not subject to financial exploitation.

Over the last 20 years, I’ve published numerous articles, columns, essays, and reviews in newspapers such as The Daily Beast, New York Press, The New York Sun, and New York Newsday and magazines such as Cabinet, Last Exit, The New York Chronicle, and Smashpipe.

Each New Hampshire county has a Register of Probate. He or she is responsible for coordinating with the administrative judge of the circuit court the preservation of any closed files having the potential for historical significance.

I look forward to serving the people of Hillsborough County in this office.

WILLIAM BRYK
Antrim

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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) shares Joe Quinn's intentions

2016-Jul-11

Good Evening All,
It is with a heavy heart that I share Joe Quinn's prayer requests for those who gave been called home this past week.

● Heaven’s newest Angel, Baby B.B., called home shortly after being born on Thursday.

● Trevor Cusack, called home after 8 years in a coma.

● Pauline Verfurth.

● Ed Woods.

We remember them as they enter the Kingdom of Heaven and are at peace in God's Eternal Embrace. We pray for their Families and the loss they must desperately feel as they mourn the loss of their loved ones. Thank you. God Bless.
Phil Colon
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)

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JLINKEDIN: Cavanagh, John [MC1990] Financial Services Professional London

2016-Jul-11

https://uk.linkedin.com/in/john-cavanagh-769531124

Cavanagh, John [MC1990]
Financial Services Professional
London, United Kingdom
Financial Services

Summary

A senior manager with an extensive and consistent track record of:- successfully establishing superior revenue-generating franchises- adeptly leading the development of a wide array of value-adding financial products, and- efficiently building diverse teams of highly performing professionals

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JOBIT: Moran, Anthony James [MC1955 RIP] on 2016-Jul-09

2016-Jul-12

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/heraldtribune/obituary.aspx?n=Anthony-James-Moran&pid=180641577

Anthony James Moran
Mar. 12, 1934 - Jul. 9, 2016
Obituary

Anthony James Moran of Sarasota, Florida passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 9, 2016.

He was born March 12, 1934 in Trenton, NJ to Anthony James Moran, Sr., and Mary Beatrice Burns Moran. Anthony attended St. Francis of Assisi and Trenton Catholic High School. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1955.

Anthony retired from the State of New Jersey, Division of Taxation in 1993. He was predeceased by his wife of 48 years, Ann Marie Dooley Moran, and is survived by their three children, Charles, Christopher, Kellie and their granddaughter, Jennifer Moran. He also leaves two sisters, Mary and Patricia, along with many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial will be planned by the family.

Published in Herald Tribune on July 13, 2016

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Moran, Anthony James [MC1955 RIP]

Guestbook: Same link

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

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JNEWS: Walsh, William J. [MC1968] joins Clark Hill firm in DC

2016-Jul-12

https://finance.yahoo.com/news/clark-hill-lands-two-additional-140700616.html

WASHINGTON, July 12, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Clark Hill announced today that two prominent environmental law attorneys, Karen C. Bennett and William J. Walsh, have joined the firm's Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group in its Washington, D.C. office.

"Clark Hill continues its success in landing both high profile environmental matters and top-flight practitioners.  This prestige has increased the attraction of being part of our growing team," said Ken von Schaumburg, Chair of Clark Hill's national Environment, Energy & Natural Resources Practice Group.  "Karen Bennett is recognized as one of the most knowledgeable and respected strategists in the mining industry, with expertise in complex project development in the face of multi-front regulatory hurdles and public scrutiny," he added.  "Chambers USA-ranked Bill Walsh joins the firm at a critical time in the history of chemical regulation - which affects every manufacturing and production sector.  Well-known for advising trade associations and industry clients on an array of environmental laws, Bill will focus on the newly amended Toxic Substance and Control Act ("TSCA"), and business risks related to regulations to be promulgated by the US Environmental Protection Agency.  We are delighted to have Karen and Bill as part of our growing national environmental presence."

"Clark Hill is a leader among Am Law 200 firms, with the expertise necessary to tackle today's sophisticated environmental challenges on behalf of clients throughout the country," said Charlie Spies, head of Clark Hill's Washington D.C. office.  "Karen and Bill bring significant knowledge of the natural resource development, chemical, and manufacturing industries to the firm, expanding the capabilities of our already established national environmental practice as well as solidifying our environmental policy expertise here in D.C.," he added. "Their extensive experience will greatly benefit our existing clients, and will set us apart from the competition at a time when the legal and regulatory world is undergoing fundamental changes."

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Walsh principally focuses his practice in the areas of government policy advocacy, regulatory compliance and counseling, science policy issues, and environmental litigation.  He advises companies and industry trade associations on compliance with a wide range of environmental laws and assists in identifying and mitigating business risks associated with product safety and chemical ingredient regulations.
Walsh, who is listed in Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business, served as the chief of the EPA's Drinking Water and Wetlands Enforcement Branch before entering private practice. Walsh earned his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School and B.S. from Manhattan College.

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Walsh, William J. [MC????]

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Dear John,

            I believe that William is a member of the Class of 1968.

                                           Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Walsh, William J. [MC1968]

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COMMENT: Toner, Mike (MC1972) responds to Costello, Donald (MC1954)

2016-Jul-12

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Author Costello, Donald (MC1954)
In Response To JEMAIL: Toner, Mike (MC1972) agrees about “live and let live”
Submitted on 2016/07/05 at 3:08 pm
Comment

Sorry Mike…I prefer to believe that it is just and necessary to shine our brights on those who approve of abortion and/or gay marriage and thereby admonish the sinner as we were advised to do.

This is especially true if you, as I am, are a sinner who with God’s help somebody flashed their brights at me saying” there is a hell” and that is where you well may go if you keep on living a sinful life. By listening to him I changed my spots admitted my sins and came back to the Church and God’s love.

The rationalism that accompanies the pro choice and gay marriage voices is killing many of our children and my prayer is that God will shine his light on you and yours. and save your brain, heart and soul.

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In response to Don Costello

I certainly appreciate Jasper Don's concern for my place in the afterlife...

While he and I seem to disagree about the time when life begins and thus his view on abortion as the killing of children, I cannot understand how he would view gay marriage as threatening the lives of children. I can understand - but disagree with - his objection to gay marriage but can't fathom his thinking that it threatens children's lives.

Mike Toner
Buffalo, NY
BEE '72

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MNEWS: Story fragment but can't see it

2016-Jul-14

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Syd the kid is off to Rio
The Register-Guard

Willie McLaughlin qualified for the 400-meter semifinals at the 1984 U.S. trials, but didn't make the Olympic team. Mary McLaughlin, who works at Rutgers University, is a former runner, too. The couple met at Manhattan College in New York City. Her ...

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[JR: Argh!] 

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JBLOGGER: Petrone, Louis S. "Key West Lou" (MC1957) breaks his toe

2016-Jul-14

http://keywestlou.com/cant-win/


CAN’T WIN
Posted on July 11, 2016 by keywestlou

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I can’t win!

I continue abusing my body.

Broke a little toe again. Last night. This time on a foot of the bed.

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[JR: I’ve stubbed my toe many time. Time for us injineers to re-engineer that “killer feature” out of existence.] 

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JOBIT: Laudadio, Saverio N. [MC1963 RIP] on 2016-Jul-10

2016-Jul-14

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thetimes-tribune/obituary.aspx?n=Saverio-N-Laudadio&pid=180663237

Dr. Saverio N. Laudadio
Obituary


Dr. Saverio N. Laudadio passed away suddenly at 75 at his home in Nesquehoning, Pa., on Sunday, July 10 of an apparent heart attack.

Saverio was born in Lama dei Peligni, Italy, the son of Nicola Laudadio and Elena (Baronci). He came to America when he was 6 years old and grew up in New York City with relatives. He received a scholarship to Manhattan College and then graduated from Kirksville College of Osteopathy. He built his psychiatric practice in Allentown, Pa., and later practiced in Pottsville and other cities in Northeast Pa. In his almost 50 years of practicing medicine he helped so many people and was beloved by so many.

He is survived by His wife of 35 years, Tanya; his son, David and wife, Donna; daughter, Regina Soldan and husband, Jeff; daughter, Elena; son, Paolo; grandchildren, Veronica, Duncan and 11 others; his sisters, Lina and Marie in Italy, and their families.

Viewing and celebration of life will be held at Judd Funeral Home, 1314 Hamilton St., Allentown, on Sunday, July 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. and Monday, July 18, from 10 a.m. to noon. Dr. Laudadio will return to Italy for continued services and entombment. Share memories at www.JuddFuneralHome.com. Judd Funeral Home 1314 W Hamilton St Allentown, PA 18102 (610) 434-5555

Published in Scranton Times on July 14, 2016

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Laudadio,  Saverio N. [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/thetimes-tribune/saverio-n-laudadio-condolences/180663237?cid=full

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Dear John,

         I believe that Saverio is a member of the class of 1963.
              
                May He Rest In Peace.
                    
                           Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Laudadio,  Saverio N. [MC1963 RIP]

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

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JOBIT: Ghattas, Todd Michael [MC2000 RIP] on 2016-Jul-10

2016-Jul-14

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baltimoresun/obituary.aspx?n=Ghattes-Todd&pid=180651283

Ghattes, Todd
Notice

Todd Michael Ghattas, 38, of Hagerstown, MD, passed away on July 10, 2016 at Meritus Medical Center.

Todd enjoyed the best life had to offer and encouraged everyone to do so too. He was passionate about his family, especially his wife and two children, his work, his friends, and his hobbies. He was confident when others were skeptical, he had stamina when others were ready to give up, he saw potential in the greatest challenges- his energy had no limits. He loved people and could strike up a conversation with anyone- young, old, longtime friend, or someone he just met on the street. People loved being around him because he made life look easy. Todd enjoyed golfing, fishing, snowboarding, and wakeboarding. He was an avid Porsche enthusiast and collector. He had a love for travel and culture. In his spare time, he also assisted in coaching his son's lacrosse team.

He was born on February 20, 1978. He lives on in the memory of his mother and father, Asad and Velda Ghattas, his wife, Hannah Chambers Ghattas, his two children, Owen Michael, 8, and Abigail Marie, 4, his brother, Trent Marcus Ghattas, and his sister, Treva Ghattas Mikucki. Todd graduated from Manhattan College with a bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Marketing and a minor in Psychology. He was Managing Principal at Hyperspace.

A viewing will be held at the Douglas A. Fiery Funeral Home, 1331 Eastern Blvd. North, Hagerstown, MD, on Thursday July 14, 2016 fr5om 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A funeral service will be held on Friday July 15, 2016 at 10:00 am at St. Ann Catholic Church, 1525 Oak Hill Ave. in Hagerstown, with the Rev. William P. Garrott, O.P. officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Meritus Healthcare Foundation, 11116 Medical Campus Rd. Hagerstown, MD 21742. Online condolences may be expressed at www.douglasfiery.com

Published in Baltimore Sun on July 13, 2016

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Ghattas, Todd Michael [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: Same link

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Dear John,

              I believe that Todd is a member of the Class of 2000.

                    May He Rest In Peace.
           
                                Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Ghattas, Todd Michael [MC2000 RIP]

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

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JOBIT: Traynham, Robert M. [MC1953 RIP] on 2016-Jul-07

2016-Jul-14

http://obits.silive.com/obituaries/siadvance/obituary.aspx?n=ROBERT-TRAYNHAM&pid=180652168


ROBERT TRAYNHAM
Beloved brother and uncle
Obituary

Longtime Dongan Hills resident, Robert Malcolm Traynham, died July 7, 2016, at his home.

Born in Gravesend on March 31, 1931, he grew up in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn before settling on Staten Island in 1960.

Bobby received a bachelor of business arts degree from Manhattan College in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army Signal Corps as a military photographer from 1953 to 1955. After his discharge, he worked as an accountant in Manhattan for Babcock & Wilcox, U.S. Steel, and ABC Television until his retirement.

A painter, photographer, and avid reader, he loved watching vintage movies, especially the films of Richard Dix. He also enjoyed going to plays and movies in Manhattan and completed and copyrighted two undeveloped film scripts.

He was predeceased by his parents, Robert Malcolm and Anna Traynham, also of Dongan Hills. He is survived by two nieces and three nephews, Susanna Fitzgerald, David Gentile, Robert Gentile, Laura Gentile, and Michael Dare-Gentile.

There will be a Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church in Dongan Hills today, Wednesday, July 13, at 10 a.m.

Published in Staten Island Advance on July 13, 2016

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Traynham, Robert M. [MC1953 RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbooks/siadvance/robert-traynham-condolences/180652168?cid=full

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Dear John,

            I believe that Bobby is a member of the great Class of 1953.

                  May He Rest In Peace.

 Mike
 
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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

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COMMENT: Costello, Donald (MC1954) responds to Toner, Mike (MC1972)

2016-Jul-14

Author    Donald Costello
      
In Response To    COMMENT: Toner, Mike (MC1972) responds to Costello, Donald (MC1954)
Submitted on    2016/07/12 at 4:05 pm
Comment   

That’s what old Jaspers like…a good argument. In 1853 when Manhattan was born and in 1954 when I finished 27 credits of Religion and Philosophy and in 1972 when you graduated, Manhattan and the Catholic Church preached, taught and theologized that Abortion and Gay Marriage and in fact Gay practice was wrong.

All the sins we commit hurt the Mystical Body of Christ and that includes the young children therein.

So we leave the mystic and come to the dinner table of one of my older family members who has a gay marriage couple at the dinner table; and so a young grandchild says “what do you mean they are married?”. Now you know how this rough and tumble old Jasper would answer that.

And the old Homosexual couple who teach say to the young boy who feels guilty about masturbating “it’s a choice” .

Or that old SOB advertising agency takes after Bob Dole and puts up a sexy lady to sell Viagra during the six PM news.

I could go on to pederasty but you can pick up the thread.

There are a significant number of laymen and women, addicted to various forms of illicit sex to the point where it is another problem area to add to the list most of us see but don’t want to confront.

I thank God for Brother Alban of Mary, Brother Luke, Brother Benignus all of whom were part of a group of men who gave us good meat to chew on whose taste has lasted all these years and whose principles say to Manhattan Men , sinners all, of yesterday and today “Abortion and Same Sex Marriage and wrong “ but hate the sin and love the sinner.

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Costello, Donald (MC1954)

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JLINKEDIN: Huntoon, Karen [MC1992] on PokemonGo

2016-Jul-15

https://www.linkedin.com/groups/133959/133959-6158388070149341186

Popular discussions in:
Manhattan College Alumni   
 
The Pokemon Connection
Karen Huntoon   
 
Karen Huntoon
Digital Strategy Lead at LiftEngine
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Huntoon, Karen [MC1992]

[JR: So far, by my, unofficial and lackadaisical count, 1 accidental death, 1 felony robbery, several — at least four accidents, traffic accident, several trespassing complaints, and outraged from the Holocaust Museum / Arlington Cemetery management. But it is getting people out and around even if they zombies looking at their phones. Argh!] 

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JOBIT: McDonough, Francis Donal [MC???? RIP] on 2016-Jul-13

2016-Jul-16

http://farleyfh.tributes.com/obituary/read/Francis-Donal-McDonough-103760355

Obituary for Francis Donal McDonough
April 23, 1929 - July 13, 2016
Stoughton, Massachusetts | Age 87

Francis Donal McDonough died peacefully on Wednesday , July 13th, 2016 in Stoughton, MA surrounded by loved ones. Frank was born April 23, 1929 to Peter and Katherine Gaffrey McDonough in Queens, NY. After meeting at a parish Valentine's Day dance ("the prettiest girl I'd ever seen"), he and Margaret Mary Donovan, also of Queens, were married in April 1958. Their first home was in Brewster, NY where they raised six children and remained for over 40 years. In 1999 the two left Brewster for Cape Cod, and several years later settled in Palm Coast, FL, staying 12 years until their final move to Stoughton, MA to live with, and in the care of, their youngest daughter, Bernadette.

Educated as a nuclear physicist, he received his degree from Manhattan College and served as a US Navy officer during the Korean War as an instructor / supervisor on the Special Weapons Project in New Mexico. His subsequent employment in the nuclear testing field led to a diverse sales career spanning from nuclear medical equipment to his great passion: computers. Frank was in on the ground floor of home computer sales and by the early 80's was running his own business with his DOS-based PC and self-written programs. He was recruited by local businesses to computerize their operations and received a special commendation/award from the Federal Correctional Institution, Danbury, CT for the "outstanding programs he developed to streamline and increase the efficiency of" numerous departments within.

A man of great faith, he was deeply involved in his local parishes throughout his life. He was instrumental to the resurrection of the dormant St. Lawrence O'Toole council of the Knights of Columbus, serving as Grand Knight, and he was a member of the first group in the diocese to be ordained Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist. He also served as lector and was firmly committed to the Pro-Life cause, attending many Washington, DC marches over the years.Frank was a member of MENSA, as well as a skilled woodworker (making furniture for family members), but his greatest enjoyment came from spending time with his family, telling old stories, working outdoors, and on his many cars. His grandchildren fondly remember his never-ending supply of lemon drop candies, learning to play chess and reading with him.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret, his children; Daniel and his wife Mary Jean of Portsmouth, RI, Maryellen Lent and her husband Gregory of Danbury, CT, Karen Dobbins and her husband Timothy of Pawling, NY, Jeanne D'Ottavio and her husband Michael of Brewster, NY, Eileen McDonough of Manhattan, NY, and Bernadette Richards and her husband Kirby of Stoughton, MA., fourteen grandchildren; Joseph, Gretchen, Sister Mary of the Word Incarnate, O.P., Felicity, Sean and Diane McDonough, Shannon Cohen, Alyssa and Tara D'Ottavio, Sean, Kyle, Alexander, Alanna and Declan Richards.He was predeceased by his brother Vincent and his sister Imelda.

Visiting hours will be 4-8 PM on Monday, July 18th at Beecher Funeral Home, 1 Putnam Avenue, Brewster, NY. A Mass of Christian Burial will be offered at 10:30 AM on Tuesday, July 19th at St. Lawrence O'Toole, 31 Prospect Street, Brewster, NY. Burial will follow at St. Lawrence O'Toole cemetery.Donations in his name gratefully appreciated to the Monastery of the Mother of God, 1430 Riverdale Street, West Springfield, MA 01089, where his granddaughter, Mary, serves the Lord.

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McDonough, Francis Donal [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: Same link

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JHQ: Manhattan Monthly July 2016

2016-Jul-16

http://static.manhattan.edu/newsletters/ManhattanMonthly/2016_07/index.html

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JHQ: Manhattan Alumni July 2016

2016-Jul-16

http://home.manhattan.edu/collegerelations/alumniconnection/2016_07/

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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for my friend Pete

2016-Jul-16

Good afternoon All,
John has shared an update on his Friend Pete. Pete has been sent home from hospital with a " no trouble found " diagnosis with instructions to follow up with the GI MDs once again. This is very frustrating for Pete. Please keep Pete in your prayers as we pray the MDs find what ails him and are able to resolve the problem. In and out of hospital without resolution is indeed very frustrating. Thank you. God Bless.
Phil Colon
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)

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ENDNOTE: Catholic-bashing sitcom The Real O'Neals

2016-Jul-16

http://www.newsbusters.org/blogs/nb/tim-graham/2016/06/25/bozell-graham-column-loose-lips-could-sink-gay-ships

Bozell & Graham Column: Loose Lips Could Sink Gay Ships
By Brent Bozell and Tim Graham | June 25, 2016 | 8:01 AM EDT

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After weeks of indecision, ABC decided on May 12 it would renew the Catholic-bashing sitcom The Real O'Neals, loosely based on the childhood of vehement gay sex columnist Dan Savage.

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Great. Tell me again how there’s no war of faith, Christianity, or Catholics?

Sorry, but EVERYONE should be calling, tweeting, facebooking, and yelping … … on ABC and Walt Disney.

Where is the overwhelming outrage?

Can you imagine a Moslem sitcom like this?

Argh!

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