POSITRACTION: $28 baby saver
2017-Nov-26http://time.com/5023212/best-inventions-of-2017/
Bempu
Fat is an extremely useful quality in babies. Without it, they can rapidly lose body heat, become hypothermic and develop breathing and other problems. But in areas with few resources, where the numbers of premature or low-weight births are highest, most hospitals and clinics can’t afford incubators to keep babies warm, and most parents don’t know their babies are in danger until it’s too late. Enter the Bempu, a $28 light-up temperature-monitoring bracelet that fits on a baby’s wrist; it sounds an alarm and flashes orange if babies are too cold, so mothers can warm them against their skin or swaddle them. So far, the device has helped an estimated 10,000 newborns, mostly in India but also in 25 other countries. And earlier this year, it won a $2 million grant from Saving Lives at Birth to scale its distribution even wider. “Our goal,” says Bempu CEO Ratul Narain, “is to make a solid dent in the neonatal mortality numbers.” —Belinda Luscombe
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It’s great that “we” can save more babies.
It’s a conundrum that “we” abort so many babies.
It’s like “we” are psychotics.
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JOBIT: Ruoff, John E. [MC1956 RIP] 2017-Nov-22
2017-Nov-27http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyfreeman/obituary.aspx?n=john-e-ruoff&pid=187343726&fhid=22176
JOHN E. RUOFF
1934 - 2017
Obituary
GARDINER-John E. Ruoff died Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2017 at 83 years of age. His passing was attended by loved ones, and took place at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie.
John was born on Sept. 4, 1934, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to the late Eugen and Rosa Grosch Ruoff. He grew up in Woodside, Queens, playing stickball in the streets and graduating from LaSalle Academy and Manhattan College. He earned a Masters degree in Accounting from New York University.
Summers with his family were spent visiting his Uncle Emil in New Paltz, and working as a busboy in the Wildmere and Cliffhouse hotels on Lake Minnewaska. John married Margarete Hildebrandt on Dec. 16, 1967 at St. Joseph’s Church in New Paltz. John and Margarete, together with John’s parents, owned and operated the Mountain Brauhaus Restaurant in Gardiner for over 40 years. They raised four children together, and eventually entrusted the restaurant to their two youngest, who now run it with their spouses. John and Margarete remained an integral part of the business, helping daily in many ways, big and small.
John and Margarete were enjoying their 50th year of marriage at the time of John’s passing. The two felt that they had been blessed with living a real-life love story. John was always described by his wife as ‘a rare and special man’.
John served in the United States Army from 1952 to 1954, and was a member of the Gardiner Fire Department. John was also a founding member of the Nut-Hikers, a select group who have hiked and dined every Wednesday, locally and beyond, for over 20 years.
John provided a steady moral compass, a good sense of humor and a patient ear for his family’s concerns. He was a man who loved his family and his faith. He had a great appreciation for the natural world, attentive to the myriad details of the world around him. John enjoyed taking walks with his wife, spending time with his grandchildren and splitting his own firewood, a skill he taught his grandson, Oliver, this past summer.
In addition to his wife, Margarete, John is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Karin and Dennis Skalla of Saugerties, N.Y. and Ilka and Kevin Casey of Gardiner, N.Y.; son, Eugene Ruoff of Gardiner, N.Y., and son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Veronica Ruoff of Gardiner, N.Y. He was the beloved grandfather of Oliver, Piper and Morgan Casey of Gardiner, Silvia Snow Ruoff of Gardiner, and step-grandson Biko Skalla of Saugerties. In addition to his parents, John is predeceased by his brother, Heinz Ruoff, who passed away in 2007, and sister-in-law Linda Ruoff, who passed away in 2016.
Relatives and friends may call on Monday, Nov. 27, 2017, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Copeland Funeral Home, Inc., 162 South Putt Corners Road, New Paltz, N.Y. A Mass in John Ruoff’s honor will be celebrated at St. Joseph’s Church, 34 South Chestnut Street, New Paltz, Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2017 at 10 a.m. Donations in memory of John Ruoff may be made to the Gardiner Fire Department Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 271, Gardiner, N.Y. 12525 or St. Joseph’s Church, 34 South Chestnut, New Paltz, N.Y. 12561. Condolences may be made to the family at www.copelandfhnp.com.
Published in the Daily Freeman on Nov. 26, 2017
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Ruoff, John E. [MC???? RIP]
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Dear John,
I believe that John is a member of the class of 1956.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Ruoff, John E. [MC1956 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JOBIT: Upton, George Christopher [MC1952 RIP] 2017-Nov-24
2017-Nov-27http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/hartfordcourant/obituary.aspx?n=george-c-upton&pid=187347070&fhid=4123
GEORGE C. UPTON
Obituary
George Christopher Upton, 87, passed away at Hartford Hospital on November 24, after a brief illness.
George was born in Stamford to George C. Upton and Agnes (Magda) Upton. He graduated from St. John Parochial School and Stamford High School. He then attended Manhattan College, majoring in Civil Engineering. He enlisted in the US Army for three years, serving in Korea in the Second Infantry Division and then in the US, rising to the rank of Sergeant. After his military service, in 1954 he married the love of his life, the late Melinda Prizio.
George was a highway engineer for 30 years with the Connecticut Department of Transportation, retiring as Associate Engineer directing the design, construction and management of highway storm drainage. He was later employed by the consulting firm of Luchs and Beckerman as a Senior Engineer.
In retirement, George enjoyed travel with Melinda and being with his grandchildren. He became an instructor and Assistant State Coordinator with the AARP Driver Safety Program, plus a member of the Charter Oak Toastmasters. George enjoyed researching his Upton ancestors, and subsequently became a member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants.
An active member of St. Paul Church in Glastonbury, George served as both a Eucharistic Minister, and in the Mens' Club. Most recently, George enjoyed playing pool with peers at the Glastonbury Senior Center.
George will always be known for his devotion to his wife and family. He was a good, honest and caring gentleman.
He leaves his two children, George A. Upton, and Barbara Tyczkowski and her husband, Peter, all of Glastonbury; two grandchildren, John Tyczkowski of Manchester, and Kathryn Grabarek and her husband, Andrew, of Ephrata, PA; and his brother, David Upton, and his wife, Garry-Lou, of Richmond, VA.
The family wishes to thank the professionals at Hartford Hospital's Bliss Wing Cardiology Step-Down Unit for their attentive and compassionate support.
Calling hours will be held on Thursday, November 30, 2017 from 4 to 7pm at the Farley-Sullivan Funeral Home 50 Naubuc Ave. Glastonbury, CT 06033, with a funeral Mass at St. Paul Church, 2577 Main Street, Glastonbury, CT 06033 on Friday, December 1, 2017 at 10am. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family. In lieu of flowers, a memorial donation to St. Paul Church or Holy Family Retreat House will be appreciated. To express online condolences please visit FarleySullivan.com
Published in The Hartford Courant on Nov. 26, 2017
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Upton, George Christopher [MC???? RIP]
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Dear John,
I believe that George is a member of the class of 1952.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Upton, George Christopher [MC1952 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JOBIT: Senerchia, Anthony Jr. [MC1995 RIP] 2017-Nov-25
2017-Nov-27http://pelhamfuneral.tributes.com/obituary/show/Anthony-Senerchia-105522881
Obituary for Anthony Senerchia, Jr.
March 11, 1971 - November 25, 2017
Pelham, New York | Age 46
After a courageous, fourteen yearlong battle with ALS, Anthony Senerchia Jr. passed away on Saturday, November 25th. He was 46 years old. The third of four boys born in Mount Vernon, NY to Anthony and Rose Senerchia, Anthony was the inspiration behind the "ALS Ice Bucket Challenge". Anthony was raised in Pelham, NY where he attended Prospect Hill School before graduating from Pelham Memorial High in 1989. Anthony was an athlete who excelled in football as Captain of his high school football team. It was while attending high school that Anthony discovered his biggest love… a love that would become his pillar and support in the game of life…Jeanette Hane, whom he would later marry.
After graduating from high school, Anthony attended Delhi University for two years followed by four years at Manhattan College where he graduated as a Civil Engineer. His engineering degree and strong work ethic served him well. He started his career as a Project Manager with Tri-Star Construction in NYC and later started his own general contracting business named SCC Construction.
In 2003, Anthony married his wife of 14 years Jeanette Hane. It was shortly thereafter that Anthony would be diagnosed with ALS. Anthony's positive attitude and fighting spirit helped him beat doctors' expectations by living more than ten years beyond their prognosis. If you asked Anthony, he would attribute this to his love and desire to be with his daughter Taya. Throughout his fight, Anthony maintained a positive attitude and would say "It's not what we take from life, but what we give back to others is what ultimately defines us." Anthony continued a life of giving. He went on to create the Anthony Senerchia Jr. ALS Charitable Foundation which made substantial monetary donations to Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center for ALS research, and to families stricken with ALS suffering financial hardship.
He worked tirelessly to raise awareness for ALS and was directly responsible for the world-renowned Ice bucket challenge which raised over two hundred million dollars for ALS research. At the height of the ALS Ice bucket challenge in 2014, Anthony and his family were invited to ring the opening bell at the NASDAQ stock exchange. In 2016, the original Ice Bucket used by Anthony's wife Jeanette was inducted into the Washington D.C. Smithsonian Institution, National Museum of American History.
Anthony's charitable contributions and honors are endless. He became an honorary firefighter in the village of Pelham and in 2015, was awarded "Man of the Year" by the Pelham Civics Association. Later that same year, Anthony received the prestigious Castle Connelly National Health Leadership award for all his charitable contributions. Anthony was also honored by the town of Pelham for his contributions to his community and for his role in creating the Pelham youth football league. Anthony donated many hours and years of his life coaching Pelham youth football. As a result of his commitment and contributions to the town, each year one outstanding high school athlete demonstrating character, strength and leadership is selected as the "The Anthony Senerchia Award" recipient.
Although Anthony received many awards and accolades in his lifetime none would compare with his daughter Taya who was his ultimate pride and joy. Anthony was a devoted father who loved to take Taya for breakfast, help with her math homework and go for walks with her.
Anthony will be remembered as a fireball who tried everything in life. He was family oriented, generous and always ready to lend a helping hand. He was a great husband, a proud father, a loving son and a great brother. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.
Anthony leaves behind his wife Jeanette Hane Senerchia, his daughter Taya, his parents; Anthony and Rose Senerchia, his brothers; Nick, (Rita) John, (Tracee), Joseph (Kirsten), his fourteen beloved nieces and nephews and his many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
A celebration of Anthony's life will take place at the Pelham Funeral Home located at 64 Lincoln Avenue, Pelham NY on Tuesday, November 28th, from 2:00 to 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church 575 Fowler Ave in Pelham Manor on Wednesday November 29th at 10:00 am. Entombment will follow at Ferncliff Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to www.plumfund.com/memorial-fund/tayas-fund. The Senerchia Family would like to thank everyone who has supported and helped them over the past few years. They would like to send a special word of thanks to the Pelham Fire and Police Departments for all their help. For more information or to leave a condolence please visit pelhamfuneral.com
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http://www.lohud.com/story/news/2017/11/26/anthony-senerchia-obit/896108001/
Senerchia, Anthony Jr. [MC???? RIP]
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Dear John,
I believe that Anthony is a member of the class of 1995.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Senerchia, Anthony Jr. [MC1995 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle and identified him as Class of ‘95.
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https://www.earnthenecklace.com/anthony-senerchia-wiki-cause-death-wife-ice-bucket-challenge-co-founder/
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JOBIT: Makula, John Mark [MC2003 RIP] 2017-Nov-25
2017-Nov-28http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=john-mark-makula&pid=187357723&fhid=14974
John Mark Makula
Nanuet - It is with great sadness that the family of John Mark Makula announces his unexpected passing, on Saturday, November 25, 2017, at the age of 37 years.
John was a graduate of Manhattan College and an avid Yankees fan.
John will be forever remembered by his parents, John and Rosalind Makula, his sister Jennifer Meza (Luis) and his two nieces Amanda and Gabriella Meza. He is also survived several family members and his caring neighbors in his community.
A Funeral Mass will be held Thursday, 10am, at St. Catharine's Church in Blauvelt with burial to follow at St. Charles Cemetery in Farmingdale. Visiting hours will be Wednesday, 2-9pm at the Moritz Funeral Home in Tappan.
Moritz Funeral Home 98 Route 303 South Tappan, NY 10983 (845) 359-0890 www.moritzfh.com
Published in the The Journal News on Nov. 28, 2017
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle and identified him as Class of ‘03.
Makula, John Mark [MC2003 RIP]
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JNEWS: Schanz, John [MC1986] Congruex BoD
2017-Nov-28https://finance.yahoo.com/news/congruex-appoints-robert-vrij-john-130000164.html
Congruex Appoints Robert Vrij And John Schanz To Board Of Directors
PR Newswire — November 28, 2017
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BOULDER, Colo., Nov. 28, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Congruex, a company established for the purpose of building a nationwide platform that delivers end-to-end engineering, construction and maintenance services to broadband service providers and utility operators across the country, today announced the appointment of Robert Vrij and John Schanz to the Company's Board of Directors.
Messrs. Vrij and Schanz will work closely with Congruex founders, Bill Beans and Kevin O'Hara, to build a best-in-class engineering and construction management platform, with the objective of becoming one of the largest pure-play network engineering firms in the nation.
We are honored to welcome Robert Vrij and John Schanz to Congruex's Board of Directors, said Kevin O'Hara, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Congruex. Mr. O'Hara continued, "Throughout their respective careers, Robert and John have consistently distinguished themselves as visionaries, earning the praise of their peers and the broader industry. Their contribution to our Board will be significant, and we look forward to drawing on their unparalleled expertise as we build a best-in-class network engineering and construction platform."
Brian Cassidy, Partner at Crestview and co-head of the firm's media investment strategy, said, "Robert Vrij and John Schanz are a perfect fit for Congruex. Their respective expertise as industry pioneers and leaders, will serve invaluable as Congruex builds a nationwide platform to deliver differentiated engineering and construction solutions. We are excited for what the future of Congruex holds and look forward to our close partnership with the Company's founders, Bill Beans and Kevin O'Hara."
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Mr. Schanz is currently a Senior Advisor at BBH Capital Partners, Graham Partners and TDF Ventures, and a member of the Board of LiquidSky. He previously held senior leadership positions at Comcast, Sprint, GE and AOL. As the former Chief Network Officer of Comcast Cable, Mr. Schanz led a team of 5,000 FTEs, transforming the culture and talent to champion changes from historic norms. Likewise, he scaled the world's largest 24xForever network and infrastructure, which supports five multibillion-dollar business units. Moreover, Mr. Schanz helped scale the global Internet core at Sprint, and along with his team, enabled AOL to grow into the predominant Internet Service Provider of its era. Mr. Schanz has also been a leader in cybersecurity, streamlining risk management to protect customers, employees and technology infrastructure.
Mr. Schanz earned an Electrical Engineering degree at Manhattan College. He is the recipient of the 2013 National Cable & Telecommunications Association Vanguard Award in Science & Technology. In 2012, InfoWorld recognized Mr. Schanz with a Technology Leadership Award. The Chairman of the FCC has also previously appointed him to chair the FCC's Communications Security, Reliability, and Interoperability Council.
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JNEWS: Pepe, Thomas A. [MC1974] Vice-chair County College of Morris BoT
2017-Nov-29http://parsippanyfocus.com/2017/11/29/parsippany-resident-appointed-to-county-college-of-morris-trustees-officers/
Parsippany resident appointed to County College of Morris Trustees Officers
Board Welcomes Two New Members
By Frank Cahill - Nov 29, 2017
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MORRIS COUNTY — The County College of Morris (CCM) Board of Trustees held its annual reorganization meeting on November 15 and elected its new officers.
New to the board are George E. Dredden III, of Parsippany, who was appointed by the Governor, and Keith Raymond, of Randolph, who was appointed by the Morris County Board of Chosen Freeholders.
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Elected as officers of the Board of Trustees were Paul R. Licitra, of Flanders as chair, Thomas A. Pepe, of Morristown as vice chair, Jeffrey M. Advokat, Esq., of Denville as treasurer, and Dr. Barbara Lorfink Hadzima, of Morris Township as secretary.
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Pepe recently retired as chief financial officer for Communications Strategies, Inc., a family-owned public relations and marketing agency. He was reappointed to the board by the Freeholders in 2015. During his previous service on the CCM Board of Trustees, he served as treasurer. He also is a member of the CCM Foundation Board of Directors. Included among his other community involvement, he is a former president of the Patriot’s Path Council, Boy Scouts of America, and serves as chair and trustee of NORWESCAP, the community action program of Northwest New Jersey. He earned his BS in Math from Manhattan College and MBA in Finance from Adelphi University.
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Dear John,
I believe that Thomas is a member of the Class of 1974.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Pepe, Thomas A. [MC1974]
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JHQ: Janet L. Rovenpor — interim dean of the School of Business
2017-Nov-29https://www.chronicle.com/article/Appointments-Resignations/241853
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Janet L. Rovenpor, a professor and former chair of the management and marketing department at Manhattan College, to interim dean of the School of Business at Manhattan College.
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JNEWS: Canavan, Ken [MC1986] CTO Westinghouse
2017-Nov-30http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171130005555/en/
Westinghouse-Appoints-Ken-Canavan-Chief-Technology-Officer
November 30, 2017 08:30 AM Eastern Standard Time
PITTSBURGH--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Westinghouse Electric Company announced today that Ken Canavan has been appointed chief technology officer (CTO), effective January 2, 2018.
“We are excited to have Ken join us, especially during this strategic transition point in Westinghouse’s history,” said José Emeterio Gutiérrez, president and chief executive officer, Westinghouse Electric Company. “Ken brings expertise and rigor that will further solidify the technology that is a hallmark of Westinghouse.”
Westinghouse’s CTO role has strategic responsibility to drive next-generation technology and innovation solutions that align with the company’s global business strategy. Canavan will lead these efforts, as well as strengthen Westinghouse with regard to technology leadership development.
Canavan, 53, previously was director of engineering for the Electric Power Research Institute (EPRI). There he was responsible for turning industry needs into compelling research and development plans. These plans improved safety and performance of the global nuclear fleet. He has more than 30 years of experience in key engineering and risk management roles. Prior to his work at EPRI, Canavan was responsible for risk applications at Data Systems and Solutions, ERIN Engineering and Research and GPU Nuclear. He also was a safety analysis engineer with Davis-Besse Nuclear Power Station in Ohio (USA).
Canavan has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering, with a nuclear engineering minor, from Manhattan College, New York. Ken, his wife, Paula and his two children will relocate to the Pittsburgh area.
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Dear John,
I beleive that Ken is a member of the class of 1986.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Canavan, Ken [MC1986]
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JOBIT: Shea, John T. [MC1966 RIP] 2017-Nov-28
2017-Nov-30http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?n=john-t-shea&pid=187385089&fhid=17068&eid=sp_ommatch
John T. Shea
Obituary
Shea, John T., age 73, of Waldwick, passed away November 28, 2017.
Beloved husband of Alice C (NEE: Legg) Shea. Loving father of Michael A. and wife Amy Shea, and Timothy W. Shea.
A parishioner of St. Luke's RC Church, Ho-Ho-Kus, John received his BS from Manhattan College, and earned his Masters Degree in Economics from NYU. After working at Manufacturers Hanover Trust for 23 years, he was a Catholic School teacher, a substitute teacher at Waldwick High School, and a School Bus driver for Scholastic Bus.
He was also an umpire for the Waldwick Baseball Association. John was an AVID Notre Dame football fan, and among his favorite activities were taking Michael fishing, and watching Timothy play football.
Funeral Mass will be Saturday 10:00 AM at St. Luke's RC Church, with interment to follow in St. Luke's Cemetery, both in Ho-Ho-Kus. Visiting Friday 2:00 - 4:00 and 7:00 - 9:00 PM at Feeney Funeral Home, 232 Franklin Ave, Ridgewood. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Ara Parseghian Foundation, Nieman Pick Disease Type C, 4729 E. Sunrise Drive, Suite 327, Tuscon, AZ 85718 would be appreciated. Feeneyfuneralhome.com.
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Shea, John T. [MC???? RIP]
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Dear John,
I believe that John is a member of the class of 1966.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Shea, John T. [MC1966 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Big Tom
Good Evening All,
I had spoken with Tom McCarthy after Ben Benson's Mass of Christian Burial and at the time, Tom's Father, Tom Senior/ Big Tom, was undergoing tests and evaluation to address his diagnosed Cancer. tomorrow, Thursday, November 30th, Mr. McCarthy will begin treatment of his Stage 3a lung Cancer. Big Tom's loving Family have shared this journey with great Love and support and are optomistic. Tom has asked for our prayers for his Dad and the Family and I ask you to raise the Volume for this good man. We pray for Mr. McCarthy and we pray that God's healing hand guide the Doctors and care givers in their care of Big Tom. We pray for complete recovery free of complication over the coming months. Please keep the volume up. We pray that God's Loving Grace and Healing Embrace Big Tom.
Below is part of Tom's message and his heartfelt thank you for your prayers.Thank you. God Bless.
Phil Colon
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Tom McCarthy Sr. was diagnosed with Stage 3a lung cancer after a pretty sizable tumor had been discovered back in early October during a routine exam, eventually labeled as a non-small cell squamous carcinoma. After weeks of testing and evaluation, he is due to begin treatment tomorrow. He's taking part in a clinical trial at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center which will include a mixture of chemotherapy and immunotherapy over the next 12 weeks and with the ultimate goal of operating to remove the mass.
It's been a tough few months and we have a long road ahead but he's in great hands and it's amazing how far treatment has come... there's a lot of love and support for Big Tom! So we're keeping a positive outlook for a successful course of treatment and we appreciate the prayers and well-wishes for him and all his doctors and caregivers.
Tom
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MNEWS: Alma Mater sends 7 to Ignatian Family Teach-In
2017-Nov-30Dear John,
The 11/23/17 edition of Catholic New York at page 26has this note:
"MANHATTAN STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN IGNATIAN FAMILYTEACH-IN FOR JUSTICE
Seven Manhattan College students were among more than 2,000 people at the 20th annual Ignatian Family Teach-In for Justice in Washington D.C., Nov. 4-6.
The teach in which looks at timely social justice issuesin the context of Catholic faith traditions, focused onracism and immigration.
The event draws people, ages 16-22 from more than 120 Jesuit and other Catholic universities, high schools and parishes in the United States, Canada, Mexico and El Salvador.
The 2017 theme, ‘Rowing Into the Deep: Magis Meets Justice’, had participants explore an authentic, courageous, generous and compassionate response to the changing realities of the world,”
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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JNEWS: Lacy, Kiera [MC????] account supervisor Patient Experience Project
2017-Nov-30http://saratogatodaynewspaper.com/today-in-saratoga/business/item/7668-two-new-hires-at-pep
THURSDAY, 30 NOVEMBER 2017 20:43
Two New Hires at PEP
BY SARATOGA TODAY | BUSINESS
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SARATOGA SPRINGS – The Patient Experience Project (PEP), a full-service, patient-centric marketing and communications agency, has announced the hiring of Kiera Lacy as an account supervisor and Danielle Thompson as insight specialist.
Before joining PEP, Lacy was a senior account executive at Media Logic in Albany, where she managed marketing campaigns for various clients, including health insurance plans. Previously, she worked in account executive roles at Palio and Ignite, a pharmaceutical marketing agency; and Saatchi and Saatchi, a global communications company.
Lacy earned a bachelor’s degree in marketing from Manhattan College in New York City.
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For more information, visit the website http://the-pep.com/.
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Lacy, Kiera [MC????]
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Dear John,
I do not find any thing in my 'stuff' for Kiera.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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JOBIT: Browne, Thomas J. [MC1953 RIP] 2017-Nov-29
2017-Dec-01http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailyfreeman/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-j-browne&pid=187395351&fhid=22162
THOMAS J. BROWNE
1934 - 2017
Obituary
NEW PALTZ- Thomas J. (Tom) Browne, 83, of New Paltz, passed away Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017, at Health Alliance Hospital Broadway Campus in Kingston.
Tom was born in Manhattan, N.Y., on April 15, 1934, to the late John P. and Mary O’Brien Browne. He received his Bachelor of Arts in English from Catholic University, Washington, DC, and his Master of Arts in English from Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y.
In 1953 Tom was admitted to the Christian Brothers, a Catholic religious order dedicated to teaching, and took the name Brother Bernard Francis, FSC. He accepted teaching assignments from 1957 to 1968.
On Jan. 1, 1980 Tom was appointed City Treasurer of Kingston for 4 years under Mayor Donald Quick. After leaving office in 1984, Tom returned to teaching Special Education in the Rondout Valley School District. After 10 years Tom retired, but continued as a home tutor.
Tom will be remembered by students, staff, faculty, and fellow workers as very supportive and patient. Tom was a true teacher who was known for his humor, friendliness and love for his chosen profession.
He also was an avid skier and taught at Windham Mountain as a part time instructor for 10 years. While a member of the Trailsweepers Snow and Sports Club in Kingston he met his wife Muriel Wilde. They wed on May 22, 1982. During they’re 35 years of marriage they traveled to China, Australia, Italy, just to name a few places. They also enjoyed square dancing, did volunteer work with the Crime Victims Assistance Program, and Tom was a proud member of the Ancient Order of Hibernian’s in Kingston.
In addition to his wife Muriel, Tom leaves behind five sisters, three brothers, and many nieces and nephews. Visitation for relatives and friends will be Sunday 1 to 5 p.m. at the George J. Moylan Funeral Home Inc., 2053 Route 32, Rosendale. All are welcome to attend a Mass of Christian Burial 10 a.m. Monday at St. Peter’s Church in Rosendale. Father Edmund Burke will officiate. Interment will follow at the Rosendale Plains Cemetery privately. It was Tom’s wish for memorial donations be made to La Salle Nursing Development, C/O La Salle Hall, 810 Newman Springs Road, Lincroft, N.J., 07738. (www.GJMoylanFuneralHome.com)
Published in the Daily Freeman on Dec. 1, 2017
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Browne, Thomas J. [MC1953 RIP]
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Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) added this request to his prayer circle.
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JHQ: FSCDENA is connected to Alma Mater
2017-Dec-01https://www.fscdena.org/advent-retreat-2017/week-one/
Dear Friends,
Happy New (Liturgical) Year!
Once again, the Church begins our new liturgical year with the first Sunday of Advent. No countdown, streamers, or champagne - but a simple candle on a wreath. The candle reminds us that, like the servants in Sunday’s Gospel, we are called during Advent to prepare ourselves for the coming of our Lord.
Therefore, echoing the words of Pope Francis, YOU ARE INVITED to join us by using our weekly Advent meditation guides. The first of these is below, to help you step away from the hectic world for a few minutes and focus on the love and peace that Jesus wants to share with you.
I hope that you find the following meditations helpful in your Advent journey toward the wonderful miracle that is Christmas. May God bless you with His grace during this holy season.
If you would like a more intensive prayer experience, you can click on the link at the bottom of the page to view a full personal retreat on our website. Please remember the Brothers in your prayers, and know that you are in their prayers also.
Live Jesus in our hearts.
Patrick J. Donahue
Director of Development
If you would like to take your Advent spiritual journey further, please visit our Advent web page with prayers, spiritual messages, related videos, and links.
First Week of Advent: You Are Invited!
Founder’s Voice: “How long has Jesus been knocking at the door of your heart waiting to enter?”
(De La Salle's Meditation - 85.1 Feast of the Nativity)
A Reading from the Gospel of Mark 13:33-37
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be watchful! Be alert!
You do not know when the time will come.
It is like a man traveling abroad.
He leaves home and places his servants in charge,
each with his own work,
and orders the gatekeeper to be on the watch.
Watch, therefore;
you do not know when the Lord of the house is coming,
whether in the evening, or at midnight,
or at cockcrow, or in the morning.
May he not come suddenly and find you sleeping.
What I say to you, I say to all: ‘Watch!'”
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[JR: Seemed appropriate to share. After all it’s HQ for the FCS East.]
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JOBIT: Schneider, Robert William [MC1951 RIP] 2017-Dec-01
2017-Dec-02http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lsj/obituary.aspx?n=robert-william-schneider&pid=187413060&fhid=11047
Robert William Schneider
East Lansing - Robert "Bob" William Schneider, 87, passed away with his beloved wife, Margaret "Peg" McInnis, R.N., at his side on Friday, December 1.
Born in Manhattan, New York in 1930, Bob attended Cardinal Hayes High School, and graduated from Manhattan College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering. Upon graduation, Bob enlisted in the U.S. Air Force and served during the Korean War. He continued in the Air National Guard and retired as Lieutenant Colonel with a combined 23 years of military service.
While serving at Travis Air Force Base in Fairfield, California, he met his wife, Peg. Bob and Peg would later move to Battle Creek, MI where he was a Civil Engineer for Post Cereal. They later settled in East Lansing, MI when Bob accepted a position at Michigan State University. Bob departed as Director of Special Projects for the MSU Development Fund for a position at University of Michigan as Director of Development for the College of Engineering. Always a fair man, he worked for each university for 16 years, retiring in 1992.
Bob enjoyed traveling, making stops throughout the U.S., Germany, China, Italy and Bermuda. Further satisfying his travel itch, Bob took up a second career of driving across the state for AVIS Rental for 15 years.
Bob was an avid reader with an impressive vocabulary in English and German. He looked forward to Friday morning breakfast group with friends and was recognized as a man of strong faith. He was committed to service through St. Thomas Aquinas, The American Red Cross, St Vincent De Paul and Knights of Columbus - 4th degree.
Bob will be dearly missed and remembered in prayer by his wife of 64 years, Peg; sons Bob (AnnMarie), Rich (Christine), Bill, and Tom (Michelle); grandchildren, Carly (Jeff) Bellairs, Grady, Casey, Danielle (Giles), James and Jordan; as well as his brother, Carl, who resides in Riverhead, New York.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made in Bob's memory to St. Vincent DePaul Charities of St. Thomas Aquinas, or the Parish, 955 Alton Rd, East Lansing, MI 48823 or Greater Lansing Food Bank, P.O. Box 16224, Lansing MI 48901. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Thursday at 11 am at St. Thomas Aquinas Church , 955 Alton Rd., East Lansing. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 5 pm to 8 pm at Gorsline Runciman Funeral Home, 1730 E. Grand River Avenue, E. Lansing and on Thursday and one hour prior at the church. A scripture service will be prayed at 7:30 pm Wednesday.
The family is being served by Gorsline Runciman East Lansing.
On line condolences may be made at www.greastlansing.com
Published in Lansing State Journal on Dec. 3, 2017
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Dear John,
I believe that William is a member of the class of 1951.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Schneider, Robert William [MC1951 RIP]
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JFACEBOOK: Steinberg, Robert "Bob Stei" (MC1993) has a radio network
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MNEWS: Hall of Fame Belfast Classic report
2017-Dec-02https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/othersports/americans-t
ouch-down-in-belfast-and-show-off-their-silky-skills-36372135.html
Home › Sport › Other Sports
Americans touch down in Belfast and show off their silky skills
By David Kelly
December 2 2017
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Towson University and Manhattan College can be expected to serve up a real treat for the fans at the Hall of Fame Belfast Classic this afternoon in the SSE Arena.
The opening night lived up to all expectations with Manhattan producing an eye-catching display yesterday when they carved up Holy Cross 70-54 to make today's decider.
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US colleges do battle as Hall of Fame Belfast Classic blasts into action at SSE Arena
Belfast Live: The second day of the tournament will commence on Saturday, with a consolation game at 2.30pm between Holy Cross Crusaders and La Salle Explorers and will culminate in the final Championship game between Manhattan College Jaspers and Towson Tigers at 5pm. The event will offer a fun day ...
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ENDNOTE: Why we need to empower "our" female human resources
2017-Dec-02https://arstechnica.com/science/2017/11/how-an-unpaid-uk-researcher-saved-the-japanese-seaweed-industry/
FINDING NORI —How an unpaid UK researcher saved the Japanese seaweed industry
After crops failed, botanist Kathleen Drew-Baker realized that nori wasn't what it seemed.
ESTHER INGLIS-ARKELL - 11/19/2017, 8:41 AM
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Fortunately, on an island at the other end of Eurasia, Kathleen Drew-Baker had recently gotten fired. She had been a lecturer in botany at the University of Manchester where she studied algae that reproduced using spores rather than flowers. But the university did not employ married women. So when she got married to fellow academic Henry Wright-Baker she was kicked off the faculty and relegated to a job as an unpaid research fellow.
Drew-Baker focused on a type of nori unfamiliar to nearly everyone: Porphyra umbilicalis. It's a leafy seaweed that grows off the coast of Wales. Locals harvest it, grind it up, and use it to make bread or soup. Known colloquially as laver, it's still eaten in Britain but has not attained the international standing of nori.
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Thanks to her many discoveries, Drew-Baker's career thrived, too. Despite being fired for getting married, she became the first elected president of the British Phycological Society in 1952. Today, Drew-Baker is known in Japan as "the mother of the sea," and every year a festival is held in her honor in Uto City.
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First, what a bunch of dummies — men — who make a rule against “employing married women”.
Second, what a great demonstration of the “lemons and lemonade” mandate to action.
Third, what a fantastic illustration of the value of “female human resources”.
I certainly hope that folks will take these lessons to heart. And, we should </sarcasm> “thank” <sarcasm/> those countries and societies that keep “their” women “barefoot, uneducated, and pregnant”. Nothing like trying to compete on the world stage with literally half your human resources tied behind your collective backs.
Argh!
"Never underestimate the power of human stupidity." --- Robert A. Heinlein
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