POSITRACTION: Coal Miners Retrained as Beekeepers
2019-Mar-24https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/dozens-of-out-of-work-ap
palachian-coal-miners-are-being-retrained-as-beekeepers-for-free/
Appalachian Coal Miners Who Lost Their Jobs Are Being Retrained as Beekeepers – for Free
By Ryan Morris-Feb 3, 2019
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With the slow decline of the coal industry, West Virginia residents are enthusiastically taking to bee-keeping as an alternative new source of income
Over the course of the last 28 years, high-paying mining jobs have dwindled from 132,000 to 53,000, and former mineworkers have found themselves in need of a new occupation.
Now, a recently-formed nonprofit called the Appalachian Beekeeping Collective has offered a solution for the economic hardship in the region.
So far, the organization has trained 35 beekeepers, with plans to train another 50 during the upcoming weeks. Once the budding beekeepers complete the free training, they are also given all the equipment they will need for their new profession.
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Seems like humans are infinitely adaptable. And, no Gooferment involvement? A need being filled by smart people. Very impressive.
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JNEWS: Hernandez, Judy [MC1984] Campaigns For Parsippany Council
2019-Mar-24https://parsippanyfocus.com/2019/03/24/herbig-kaminski
-and-hernandez-announce-parsippany-council-campaign/
Herbig, Kaminski and Hernandez Announce Parsippany Council Campaign
By Frank L. Cahill-Mar 24, 2019
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Judy Hernandez is a 19-year resident of Parsippany. As an engineer, she brings extensive experience in environmental consulting to the table. Judy volunteers her time with the Parsippany Planning Board, Environmental Committee and Glacier Hills Association. She holds a BECE from Manhattan College, and participated in the Rutgers Environmental Stewards Program. She resides in Glacier Hills with her husband and two children.
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Hernandez, Judy [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Judy is a member of the Class of 1984.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Hernandez, Judy [MC1984]
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JLINKEDIN: Nigro, Matthew [MC2005] Acct Dir @ Anomaly
2019-Mar-24https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-nigro-2309b343/
Nigro, Matthew [MC????]
Acct Dir @ Anomaly
New York, New York
You can account on me.
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Dear John,
I believe that Matthew is a member of the Class of 2005.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Nigro, Matthew [MC2005]
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JLINKEDIN: Nigro, Matthew [MC2005] Dir Acct Mgnt @ SleepMed Inc
2019-Mar-25https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-nigro-36596821/
Nigro, Matthew [MC????]
Director of Account Management
SleepMed Incorporated
Greenwich, Connecticut
Over 10 years experience designing, modifying, and executing strategies for client engagement.
Specialties: Sales/Marketing, Account Management, and Consulting.
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Dear John,
I believe that Matthew is a member of the Class of 2005.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Nigro, Matthew [MC2005]
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JOBIT: Riley, Joseph Mythen III [MC1975 RIP] 2019-Mar-21
2019-Mar-25https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/dailygazette/obituary.aspx
?n=joseph-mythen-riley&pid=191907320&fhid=22121
Joseph Mythen Riley III
1952 - 2019 Obituary
Joseph Mythen Riley III, 66, died at home Thursday evening, March 21, 2019.
Joe was born in Amsterdam, on September 16, 1952 to Joseph M. Riley Jr. and Mary Ann (Howlan) Riley. He attended St. Mary's Institute and graduated from Bishop Scully High School in 1970. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Manhattan College and a degree in Mortuary Science from Hudson Valley Community College. Joe owned and operated the family moving business, Riley-Fulmont Van and Storage. He was also associated with his brothers as a funeral director at Riley Mortuary, Inc. and served as Montgomery County Coroner for 35 years.
Joe's passion for the sport of basketball led to a 40 year career as a well-respected high school official. Joe was a parishioner and communicant of St. Mary's Church in Amsterdam. He was a member of the Irish American Club, Benevolent Protective Order Elks Lodge 101 and Knights of Columbus Council 209.
Joe married Karen (Murphy) Riley, at St. Mary's Church on July 8, 1989, with whom he raised four children, Kathleen, Patrick, Dennis, and Anne. Joe is survived by his wife and children; his mother, Mary Ann Riley; brothers, Frank, Patrick (Dawn), and Timothy (Lisa) and sister, MaryBeth (Riley) Musco. He is also survived by his in-laws, G. Thomas and Jaqueline Murphy; brothers in-law, Packy (Melanie) and Pudge (Rachel) Murphy; sisters in-law, Colleen (Rob) Guarino, Kelly (Sean) Joyce, Connie (Tom) Geraghty, Casey (Owen) Murphy, Bridget (Carlos) Maroquin, Megan (Joe) Drapa; 35 nieces and nephews, cousins and many life-long friends including his caring friend, Christopher "Rufus" Leonetti.
Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, which will be celebrated Wednesday morning at 11:15 o'clock at St. Mary's Roman Catholic Church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Fort Johnson, NY. Calling hours will be Tuesday from 2 to 7 p.m. at St. Mary's Church. In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to St. Mary's Institute, 10 Kopernik Blvd. Amsterdam, NY 12010 or St. Mary's Church, 156 East Main St., Amsterdam, NY 12010. www.rileymortuaryinc.com.
Published in The Daily Gazette on Mar. 25, 2019
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Riley, Joseph Mythen III [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 Joseph is a member of the Class of 1975.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Riley, Joseph Mythen III [MC1975 RIP]
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JFOUND: Finley, Damian [MC1997] Dir Construction @ Robert Martin Co
2019-Mar-25https://www.robertmartincompany.com/damien-finley
DAMIAN FINLEY
Director, Construction
Damian Finley has over 20 years of construction and development experience in all sectors of commercial and residential real estate. Damian currently serves as the Director of Construction and Development of Robert Martin Company where he is responsible for the company’s construction related activities.
Prior to joining Robert Martin Company in 2018, he was the Vice President of Development for Mack-Cali Realty in Jersey City, New Jersey. There Damian oversaw all construction related activities including commercial land development, tenant improvements, capital improvements as well as repositioning projects throughout the company’s portfolio. Before joining Mack-Cali, Damian served in several project management positions at IVI International in White Plains, New York.
Damian received a BS in Civil Engineering and a MS in Structural Engineering from Manhattan College as well as an MBA from Pace University’s Lubin School of Business. Damian is a registered Professional Engineer in the State of Connecticut.
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Finley, Damian [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Damian is a member of the Class of 1997.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Finley, Damian [MC1997]
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JFOUND: Laporte, Anthony [MC1987] Partner at Hanszen Laporte, LLP
2019-Mar-25https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-laporte-24b22549/
Laporte, Anthony [MC1987]
Partner at Hanszen Laporte, LLP
Bellaire, Texas
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JOBIT: McCormick, Frank Peter [MC1964 RIP] 2019-Mar-21
2019-Mar-25https://www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com/notices/Frank-McCormick
Frank Peter McCormick
July 24, 1941 ~ March 21, 2019 (age 77)
Frank Peter McCormick died on March 21, 2019 at his home in Ellicott City surrounded by his family.
Frank was born on July 24, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to Dorothy (Freese) and Frank McCormick. He attended La Salle Academy in Manhattan and spent many summers lifeguarding on the beach at the Breezy Point Surf Club in the Rockaways. In 1964, he graduated from Manhattan College where he studied math and played basketball. He began a career at the National Security Agency as a Cryptologic Mathematician in 1964. His 35 years of service included two overseas tours and many challenging assignments as an analyst and a manager.
Retirement happily coincided with the arrival of grandchildren. Frank loved family celebrations and attending the grandchildren’s sporting events, dance recitals, plays, and school events (usually with a pocket full of treats for the kids). He loved taking pictures and kept detailed scrapbooks that chronicled the grandchildren’s activities. Frank enjoyed hiking and biking with his wife and friends. Although he lived in Maryland for over 50 years, he was a New Yorker at heart. He always did the Sunday crossword puzzle in ink, and read the New York Times daily!
He had a lifetime love of everything “Frank Sinatra”, collecting records, CDs, posters, and books. He was also an avid toy train collector, especially the Lehigh Valley line. His children and grandchildren always loved the trains at Christmas.
Frank is survived by his wife of 24 years, Judy Dye; his four children Kelly Riley (Mick), Ken McCormick (Britt), Kerrin Kowach (David), and Kate Stillman (Tobias) by his first wife Maureen McCormick; and, two stepsons Michael Dye (Elizabeth) and John Dye. In addition, he is survived by 13 grandchildren; Aela, Colin, Maira, Garrett, Connor, Anna, Libby, Aidan, Maeve, Freya, Joe, Sam and Rachel.
If desired friends can make a donation in Frank’s name to: Gilchrist Hospice Care 11311 McCormick Rd #350 Hunt Valley MD 21031 1-888-823-8880 http://www.gilchristcares.org
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McCormick, Frank Peter [MC1964 RIP]
Guestbook: https://www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com/notices/Frank-McCormick
[JR: I was at NSA from 71-73. If we’d have had a better alumni network back then, maybe I could have met him.]
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Good Morning All,
Our prayers are requested for the repose of the soul of Fellow Jasper, Frank Peter McCormick '64 of Ellicott City, MD. He was called home
On March 21, 2019 surrounded by his loving Family. Frank retired from The National Security Agency (NSA) after a 35 year destinguished career as a Cryptologic Mathematician. His service included two overseas tours and many challenging assignments as an Analyst and Manager. We pray for Frank, his Wife of 24 years, Judy Dye, Franks four Children, his two Step Sons and their Family. Frank will be missed by all who knew him. His winning and embracing smile and those always present treats for his Grand Children will not be soon forgotten.
Visitation will be : Wednesday, March 27, 2019
6:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Harry H. Witzke Funeral Home
4112 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043
A Memorial Mass Celebrating his Life will be: Thursday, March 28, 2019
10:AM
St. Marks Catholic Church
30 Melvin Avenue
Catonsville, MD 21228
The Family have shared the following Obituary. Thank you. God Bless.
Phil Colon
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Catherine
2019-Mar-27Good Afternoon All,
Mike McEneney asks for our prayers for the repose of the soul of his Friend and Classmate at St Barnabas Elementary School, Mrs. Catherine Baker. As Mike says, "She was a great lady." Widow of Richard Baker '52, Mother of Stephen Baker '88 and Former President of New York State Birth Right, a position she served for many years. Catherine will be missed and remembered by all who knew her.
Viewing will be Thursday, March 28, 2019, 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM and 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Higgins Funeral Home
New City, New York
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, March 29, 2019, 11:00 AM
St. Francis of Assisi Church
West Nyack, New York
Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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MOBIT: Baker, Catherine V. [Jasper Wife and Mom] 2019-Mar-25
2019-Mar-28Dear John,
Below is a full Obituary for Catherine.
Mike
OBITUARY
Catherine V. Baker
July 8, 1932 – March 25, 2019
We cherish our memory of Catherine Veronica (Guldner) Baker who passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019 at her home at Sunrise of New City. Born in Bronx, NY to Margaret (McKenna) and John Conrad Guldner, she attended St. Barnabas High School, and in 2011 she was inducted into the St. Barnabas High School’s Hall of Fame. She attended Hunter College and worked at Springs Mills in Manhattan until her marriage to Richard G. Baker in 1954, six days after he returned from service in Korea. Their strong faith and love for each other, as well as their devotion to serving others formed the foundation for all who were blessed to know them during their 61 years of marriage.
Cathy leaves a legacy of love with her children: Richard of Spring Lake, NJ, Theresa (Mark) Ferretti of Spring Lake, NJ, Mary (Jim) Kelly of Tomkins Cove, NY, Peggy Baker of Bardonia, NY and Stephen (Jackie) Baker of Mahwah, NJ. She is pre-deceased by her daughter, Kathleen her husband, Richard and her siblings, Bob and Ruth. She is survived by her brothers John (Carole) Guldner, Thomas (Donna) Guldner, and sister Fran (Tom) Crammer.
Catherine was beloved Nana to 10 grandchildren, Mark, Kathleen, Michael, James, Laura, Daniel, Matthew, Robert, John, and McKenna, their spouses and 5 great grandchildren, Madeline, Gabriella, Noah, McCall, and Henry.
A meeting with Mother Theresa of Calcutta, now Saint Theresa in the fall of 1975, forever inspired her devotion and tireless work as founder/director and member of the Board of Directors of Birthright of Rockland County. She ultimately served as the New York State Regional Consultant for Birthright International. Cathy touched the lives of many through her faith filled service and contagious smile. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Birthright of Rockland County in Nanuet, NY. (birthright.org/Nanuet).
Visiting hours will be held at Higgins Funeral Home, New City, NY on Thursday March 28, 2019 from 2-4 and 7-9. A Funeral mass is scheduled for Friday, March 29, 2019 at 11am at St. Francis of Assisi Church in West Nyack, NY.
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Baker, Catherine V.
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JNEWS: Weaver, Jeff [MC2005] AVP Mgmt Liability Selective Insurance Grp
2019-Mar-28https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/selective-insurance-
group-announces-officer-appointments-300819774.html
Selective Insurance Group Announces Officer Appointments
News provided by Selective Insurance Group, Inc.
Mar 28, 2019, 10:00 ET
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BRANCHVILLE, N.J., March 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Selective Insurance Company of America, a subsidiary of Selective Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SIGI), announces the following officer appointments.
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Jeff Weaver to Assistant Vice President, Management Liability. Mr. Weaver joined Selective in 2011 as a Management Liability Product Manager. He earned his bachelor's degree in Finance from Manhattan College in New York.
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Weaver, Jeff [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Jeff is a member of the Class of 2005.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Weaver, Jeff [MC2005]
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JOBIT: Bittermann, Sr. Rosemarie [MC1968 RIP] 2019-Mar-06
2019-Mar-28http://cny.org/stories/sister-rosemarie-bittermann-sc,18854
Sister Rosemarie Bittermann, S.C.
Posted Thursday, March 28, 2019 12:00 am
Sister Rosemarie Bittermann, S.C., a teacher for 13 years at St. Joseph’s School in Florida, Orange County, died March 6 at Kittay Senior Apartments in the Bronx. She was 96.
Sister Rosemarie taught at St. Joseph, 1981-1994. She was at Nativity of Our Blessed Lady, the Bronx, 1971-1981; St. Barnabas Elementary, the Bronx, 1968-1971; St. Francis Xavier, Manhattan, 1962-1968; Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Manhattan, 1960-1962; St. Mary of the Snow, Saugerties, 1954-1960; Immaculate Heart of Mary, Scarsdale, 1945-1954; Seton Academy, Yonkers, 1944-1945; Holy Cross Academy, Manhattan, 1943-1944; and Academy of Mount St. Vincent, the Bronx, 1941-1942.
She volunteered at St. Peter Convent, Yonkers, 2002-2007, and St. Peter’s School, Yonkers, 1994-2002.
Born in Saugerties, she entered the Sisters of Charity of New York in 1941 and professed final vows in 1947.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in Spanish from the College of Mount St. Vincent, and a master’s in education from Manhattan College.
Her sisters, Betty Martin and Dorothy Neely, survive her. A Funeral Mass was offered March 12 in the Mount St. Vincent Convent Assembly Room, the Bronx. Her cremains will be buried in St. Agatha Cemetery, Nanuet.
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Bittermann, Sr. Rosemarie [MC???? RIP]
Guestbook: None cited
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Dear John,
I believe that Sister Rosemarie received her Masters in 1968.
May She Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Bittermann, Sr. Rosemarie [MC1968 RIP]
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JHQ: Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria 5/4/19
2019-Mar-28On Saturday, May 4, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM alumni, family and friends are invited to attend a Saturday evening mixer at the Bohemian Hall and Beer Garden in Astoria. Kick back and relax with fellow Jaspers in the Beer Garden!
Food, wine, and beer will be included with your registration to this event.
Bohemian Hall
2919 24th Avenue
Astoria, NY 11102
All proceeds from this event will benefit Manhattan College's Annual Giving program. The College's Annual Giving program addresses a wide range of essential needs, including providing financial aid and enhancing academic programs and facilities.
Sign up at https://connect.manhattan.edu/astoria
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JNEWS: Ward, Gerard [MC????] Port Authority PD
2019-Mar-28https://portfolio.panynj.gov/2019/03/28/for-five-papd-recruits-big-shoes-to-fill/
For Five PAPD Recruits, Big Shoes to Fill
Posted on March 28, 2019 by PANYNJ PORTfolio
By Lenis Rodrigues, Media Relations Staff
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During their formative years, many youngsters get their first ideas about careers from their parents. That tradition held true today, with the children of five officers who donned the Port Authority Police
Department uniform for many years following in their fathers’ footsteps in joining the force.
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Ward, a Manhattan College graduate, remembers dressing up in his retired father’s PAPD gear and playing cops and robbers with the neighbors’ children. Growing up, Gerard fell in love with the bagpipes and has been playing since the age of eight. His musical skills landed him a scholarship in 2013 from the Port Authority Police Pipes and Drums.
“It’s such an honor to follow my father’s footsteps after growing up hearing his stories,” said Ward. “I hope to become half the man he was.”
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Ward, Gerard [MC????]
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JFOUND: Kristov, Lorenzo [MC1967] Speaker, ESNA Conf
2019-Mar-28https://esnaexpo.com/program/speaker-bio/56
Lorenzo Kristov, PHD
Independent Consultant
Former Principal, Market Design, California ISO
Speaker, ESNA Conference and Exhibition | November 5-7, 2019 in San Diego, California
Lorenzo Kristov is an independent consultant focusing on power system evolution toward high levels of renewable generation and distribution-connected energy resources (DER), and a more decentralized structure. Areas of expertise include: wholesale market design; DER participation in wholesale markets; coordination of transmission-distribution operations, markets and planning; distribution system operator (DSO) platforms and distribution-level markets; microgrids and energy resilience strategies; whole-system grid architecture.
From 1999 to 2017 Lorenzo worked at California ISO as a principal in market design and infrastructure policy. In that position he was a lead designer of the locational marginal pricing (LMP) market system the ISO implemented in 2009. He later led initiatives to redesign the transmission planning and new generator interconnection processes to accommodate rapid growth of renewable energy projects triggered by California’s renewable portfolio standards. Over the past several years he worked on initiatives to integrate DERs into markets, operations and planning, to advance transmission-distribution coordination between the distribution utilities and the ISO, and has written papers and participated in national and international forums on power system evolution and architecture.
Prior to joining the California ISO Lorenzo was Energy Economist at the California Energy Commission (1995-9) and Fulbright Scholar in Indonesia (1993-4). He has a BS in mathematics from Manhattan College, MS in Statistics from North Carolina State University, and PhD in Economics from University of California Davis.
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Kristov, Lorenzo [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Lorenzo is a member of the Class of 1967.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Kristov, Lorenzo [MC1967]
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JFOUND: Mulholland, Marypat [MC1985] Exec Committee @ Chicago Academy for the Arts
2019-Mar-29https://www.chicagoacademyforthearts.org/marypat-mulholland
Marypat Mulholland
Executive Committee
Marypat Mulholland is head of Institutional Equity Sales for Wells Fargo Securities’ Midwest region. With 25 years of experience, she directs all aspects of the client relationship for the accounts and is specifically responsible for building, aligning, and growing Wells Fargo’s client relationships. She is a member of the Diversity & Inclusion Council and is also the founder of the Windy City Women’s Networking Group. Prior to joining Wells Fargo predecessor Wachovia in 2006, Marypat was the Midwest regional sales manager for Prudential Securities as well as Midwest regional sales manager for CIBC prior to that. Marypat received her B.A. from Manhattan College and her M.B.A. from Boston College. She is a native of New York but calls Chicago her home. Marypat and her husband Rob have three children. She is a first-degree black belt and a level-one certified instructor in Taekwondo.
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Mulholland, Marypat [MC????]
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Dear John,
I believe that Marypat is a member of the Class of 1985.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Mulholland, Marypat [MC1985]
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MOBIT: Mary P. Cadigan, wife of Cadigan, Joseph [MC1941 RIP]
2019-Mar-29https://www.gcnews.com/articles/mary-p-cadigan/
Mary P. Cadigan | March 28, 2019
Mary P. Cadigan died peacefully at home in Garden City at the age of 94. She was born an only child to Dr. John and Irene McCaffrey in Brooklyn, NY. She attended Our Lady of Perpetual Help and The Mary Louis Academy. As a child, she enjoyed summers at Spring Lake NJ.
Along with the teachings of her mom and dad, her education and faith took a strong hold on her and determined her future life. While in high School, her family moved to Floral Park where she attended and graduated from Sewanaka High School in 1941. At a time when most women went to work, Mary attended and graduated from Adelphi University in 1945 when the campus consisted of only 3 buildings. She was an active member of the Kappa Alpha Theta National sorority until her death. Being a young motivated woman, she continued her education and earned her master’s degree in teaching at Columbia University. Columbia was where she borrowed a book from a classmate, Joseph Cadigan. Upon the return of the book, he jokingly asked her to take him out to lunch, and he quickly became the love of her life. He had been a lieutenant in the Navy during WWII, graduated Manhattan College and was also getting a master’s in education. They married in 1947 at Our Lady of Victory in Floral Park with a reception at the Garden City hotel. Joseph was the principal of Stewart Manor School for many years, he assumed principal and administrator positions in Elmont and Port Washington and post retirement worked for the Garden City School District Adult Education.
Their mutual values of God, family and education were part of the recipe that bonded them together. They married and had 7 children whom they cherished dearly. Their first test of strength and faith was when they lost their son Jeff at the tender age of five from cancer. Mom always reminded us, that “children are lent to their earthly mothers and we all belong to God”. She was predeceased by her husband Joseph, another son, John, her daughter Mary Conroy and her grandson, Kevin Conroy. Through it all, she continued to be a pillar of faith and strength for her family. She stopped teaching in Baldwin upon the birth of her first child. In later years, when her children were grown, she returned to teach homebound students in Baldwin. She raised her family in Garden City and enjoyed summers at her home in Connecticut at The Candlewood Lake Club.
She was active in the Mercy League, St. Joseph’s Rosary Society, Long Island Panhellenic, Girl Scouts, CCD as an instructor, her children’s school events and many additional community organizations. Along with her husband Joe, she was a Eucharistic minister for the homebound of St. Joseph’s Church in Garden City. She was determined to attend Annual Kappa Alpha Theta Christmas Teas at Adelphi and class reunions until her last year. She was honored to be photographed with Robert A. Scott the president of Adelphi at her 70th college reunion in 2015.
Mary continually modeled faith, love, and respect for her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved unconditionally. She laid a foundation of strong morals and values for her family to carry on in her legacy.
All who knew her were aware that she never missed an opportunity to share a lengthy, detailed story. Whether it made you laugh or made you cry, the story left people in awe due to her phenomenal memory of people, places, dates and events. She never intentionally tried to be humorous but, in the end, her words and thoughts always made others laugh. She loved being in the company of others, especially children and she loved family parties! Around the house you could often hear her singing and humming old tunes. In her later years she mostly looked forward to spending time with her family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her so much joy and a reason to carry on. As she always said to them “You light up my life!”
Until her death, she prayed everyday with intentions for family, friends, her home health aides and even strangers she saw on the news. Every night she prayed for the homeless, poor, sick and misdirected. Mary always sincerely thanked God for her wonderful life and her so many blessings.
A mass of Christian burial was held at St. Joseph’s in Garden City and Holy Rood in Westbury. With a reception of family and friends at the Garden City Country Club. Mary is survived by Jay (Pam), Jerry (Bette), Irene (John), Lori (Bob) son in law John Conroy, 21 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren. She was adored by all and will forever be in our hearts.
The family thanks Garden City friends especially Kip Owen, Gerry Kelly and Eileen Casey for taking time to visit her and to all those that reached out to our family since her death. In her memory she would like you to please visit lonely neighbors and children in cancer hospitals. Donate blood or give to St. Jude’s Children’s hospital.
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Dear John,
The late Joseph is a member of the class of 1941
May Mary Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Cadigan, Joseph [MC1941 RIP]
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JFOUND: Forte, Domenic (MC2006) Asst Prof @ UFL
2019-Mar-30https://www.ece.ufl.edu/people/faculty/domenic-forte/
Forte, Domenic (MC2006)
Assistant Professor
216 Larsen Hall, P.O. Box 116200
Gainesville, FL 32611-6200
Expertise
Electronics, Computer Engineering
Research Interests
Hardware security and trust, digital VLSI/CAD, and biometrics
Education
Ph.D., University of Maryland, 2013
M.S., University of Maryland, 2010
B.S., Manhattan College, 2006
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ENDNOTE: Migrant Violence Illustrates A Need For A Reality Check
2019-Mar-30https://www.breitbart.com/europe/2019/03/21
/austrian-monks-give-up-feeding-poor-migrant-homeless-violence/
Austrian Monks give Up Feeding Poor After Homeless Migrant Violence
CHRIS TOMLINSON
21 Mar 2019
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Austrian Franciscan monks in Salzburg will cease feeding the poor after a number of violent incidents from foreign migrants.
The food service for the poor ended officially following an incident on Sunday in which four Romanian migrant beggars started fighting with each other in front of the Franciscan church, with monk Father Oliver also being physically attacked, as well, Kronen Zeitungreports.
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These are not “migrants” or “refugees”, who deserve our help.
These ARE free-loading street thugs who are a public nuisance.
I continued to be amazed at how those on the dole seem to have new expensive sneakers, smart phones, jewelry, artistic hair treatments, and flashy expensive nail art.
Sorry, that’s not my vision of a poor person who needs my charity.
I recently gave money to girl who needed glasses; that need was vouched for by a Christian missionary. Obviously authentic. The girl and her single Mom were clean and neat but had nothing like the list above.
Effective and efficient charity requires discrimination. Something the Gooferment isn’t good at.
Argh!
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