POSITRACTION: ‘Stop, your life is worth it’
2019-Jun-02https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/12-boys-hailed-for-talking-woman-out-of-suicide/
12 Middle School Boys Are Being Hailed for Talking Woman Out of Taking Her Own Life
By McKinley Corbley - Apr 9, 2019
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These middle school students are being hailed as heroes after they helped to talk a woman out of committing suicide last week.
The 12 young heroes, all of whom are members of the boys volleyball team from Kepler Neighborhood School in Fresno, California, had been jogging through the streets for their training when they saw the woman climb over the edge of a bridge.
Had she let go, she would have fallen 100 feet onto the train tracks below – but luckily, the boys took action.
The team members ran to their coach Elliot Murray, yelling for him to call 911. When he saw the woman hanging from the bridge, he told the boys to run back and do everything in their power to keep her from jumping.
“I immediately told the kids, ‘Do everything you can, chant, say ‘Stop, your life is worth it’ – and they just kept on chanting,” Murray told WPVI.
Sure enough, the boys spent the next 10 minutes with the 47-year-old woman, yelling words of encouragement and urging her to climb up from the ledge.
Upon hearing their compassionate chants, the woman finally crossed back over to safety just before police officers arrived on the scene.
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Good action by these young men. How many of us would have the presence of mind to do this?
One can only hope that this inspires folks with what is possible.
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JLINKEDIN: Koumoulis, Steve [MC2001] Teacher @ Middletown BoE
2019-Jun-02https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-koumoulis-1bb4b43a/
Koumoulis, Steve [MC2001]
Teacher at Middletown Board of Education
Greater New York City Area
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JFOUND: Israel, Sylvia [MC????] Head @ Loudoun School for Advanced Studies
2019-Jun-02https://www.loudounschool.org/faculty
head of school
Sylvia Israel, JD
Sylvia received her Juris Doctorate degree from the New England School of Law and is a member of the Connecticut Bar. She graduated magna cum laude from Manhattan College with a BS degree in Economics. In 2008, Sylvia completed certification requirements to become a family mediation specialist in the areas of divorce, elder care and post divorce parenting issues.
For more than 15 years, Sylvia has been an advocate for children with exceptional academic abilities. Her work with students and their families draws on her extensive knowledge and familiarity with homeschool, Montessori, and curriculum design in both private and public schools. She has been a facilitator for the needs of students who require supplemental academic material and differentiated learning techniques. Her passion for academic and personal growth extends to re-educating parents in the methods that will best help their children maximize their learning potential.
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Loudoun School for Advanced Studies • 44675 Cape Court, Suite 105 • Ashburn, VA 20147
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JOBIT: Campbell, Justin R. [MC2007 RIP] 2019-May-28
2019-Jun-02https://www.meaningfulfunerals.net/?action=obituaries.obit_view&
CFID=06307cec-ac1e-4581-b6af-ddccc2497f7b&
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Justin's Obituary
COLONIAL FUNERAL HOME, 2170 HIGHWAY 88, BRICK, NJ 08724
Justin R. Campbell, age 34 of Belmar, NJ, died on Wednesday, 5/29/19 at his home.
He was born in Meridian, MS and lived in Point Pleasant before moving to Manasquan a year ago. He was a graduate of Point Pleasant High School in 2003. He was a 2007 graduate of Manhattan College where he received his Bachelor's degree in History. He was employed as an account executive with Dodge Analytics in Hamilton, NJ.
He was a parishioner of St. Martha’s RC Church in Point Pleasant. He was an avid New York Giant fan and soccer fan with a special affection for Liverpool FC.
He is survived by his daughter, Harper Addison of Lexington, KY; his loving parents, Richard Campbell and his stepmother Katherine of Manasquan; his mother Diane Tornatore of Point Pleasant Beach. He was predeceased by his stepfather Edward Tornatore. He is also survived by four brothers, Ryan Campbell and his wife, Colleen of Marlton, NJ, Scott Campbell of Westchester PA, Tyler Cudia of Point Pleasant Beach and Sean Campbell of Manasquan; his sister, Tara Giardina and her husband, Gary of Butler, NJ; Paternal Grandmother Frances Campbell of Manasquan; His Maternal Grandmother Rosemary Hearn of Point Pleasant and several Aunts, Uncles nieces and nephews.
Justin had a smile that would light up a room and he will be sorely missed by everyone who knew him.
Friends may call on Wednesday, 6/5/2019 from 2-4 & 6-9 PM at Colonial Funeral Home -2170 Hwy. 88 Brick, NJ 08724. A Funeral Mass will be held on Thursday, 10 AM at St. Martha’s RC Church in Point Pleasant. Interment is private. Memorial contributions in lieu of flowers can be made in his honor to: St. Gregory’s Pantry. 804 Bay Avenue Point Pleasant Beach, NJ 08742 or The Arc of Monmouth. 1158 Wayside Road Tinton Falls, NJ 07712
To send condolences to the family, please go to: www.colonialfuneralgroup.com
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Guestbook: https://www.legacy.com/funeral-homes/obituaries/
name/justin-campbell-obituary?pid=193021242&v=batesville
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JOBIT: Mahoney, George Leo [MC1955 RIP] 2019-May-30
2019-Jun-02https://obits.lohud.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n
=george-leo-mahoney&pid=193043179&fhid=2194
George Leo Mahoney
Somers - George Leo Mahoney died suddenly on May 30th, 2019, in Chevy Chase, Maryland, with his beloved wife Rosemary at his side. A cherished husband, father, and grandfather, George leaves behind his wife of nearly 56 years, Rosemary Kane Mahoney of Somers, NY; his children, George Mahoney (Teri) of Brewster, NY, Maura Mahoney (Keith White) of Chevy Chase, MD, and Kathryn Mahoney of Stamford, CT; his grandchildren, Maeve, Honor, and Daniel White, and Luke, Rosemary, and George Mahoney; and his cousin; Joseph Tebo (La Jolla, CA); as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other close relatives and friends. They will all miss him enormously.
George was born on June 3, 1933, in Washington Heights, New York City, and moved to Somers, New York in 1969, where he lived for the remainder of his life. He was the valedictorian and captain of the baseball team at Manhattan Prep in 1951, and went on to get his B.A. from Manhattan College in 1955 and his M.A. from Columbia University in 1958. He served in the United States Army for two years, and was a history professor at Manhattan College for nearly 40 years. An expert in European and American history, he was a member of Phi Alpha Theta, the history honor society, wrote Somers Confederates: James Wright and His Nephews, and taught generations of students who enjoyed his encyclopedic knowledge, formidable memory, unassuming nature, and quick wit.
He was predeceased by his parents, George and Kathryn Mahoney, to whom he was devoted, and a host of relatives, including many exceptionally close aunts and uncles: Elizabeth, Richard, and Julia Greany, Margaret, Mae, and Raphael Mahoney; and cousins Paul Mahoney and Neil Caplice.
The wake will be at Clark Associates Funeral Home in Katonah, NY, on Wednesday, June 5, from 2-4 and 6-8. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at St. Joseph's Church in Somers, NY at 10 a.m. on Thursday, June 6.
In lieu of flowers, George's family gratefully requests donations to the Incarnation School in Washington Heights, in memory of George Mahoney, class of 1948.
Published in the The Journal News on June 3, 2019
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JLINKEDIN: Quinones, Jennifer [MC2003] Investment Ops Mgr @ Alliance Bernstein
2019-Jun-03https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-quinones-1a067337/
Quinones, Jennifer [MC2003]
Investment Operations Manager
AllianceBernstein
Greater New York City Area
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MOBIT: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) reports the passing of Big Tom
2019-Jun-03Good Afternoon All,
It is with great sadness that I share the. Word of the Passing of Mr. Thomas A. McCarthy (Big Tom), Father of Tom McCarthy. Mr. McCarthy has been in our prayers over the past three or so years as he fought the good fight with Cancer. Big Tom, was a Retired Veteran, United States Army National Guard and Army Reserve Lt. Colonel. He served in the Rainbow Division, 42nd Maintenance Battalion and and did some Government work in the Pentagon in the early '90s. He was called home on Sunday, June 2, 2019. He died peacefully in his sleep. He fought the good fight along with the loving support of his Family and Friends. We are often Blessed with having someone special in our Family and Tom was that very special person in his Family. As Tom has said, His Dad's greatest achievement was being a true Family Man and sharing his love for life with with his Wife, his Children and Grandchildren. We pray for Tom, his Wife of more than 46 years, Katherine, their Children, Tom, Kerri Ann, Tricia, Laura and their Families as the Family mourn the loss of their loved one. The Family have shared the following Obituary and loving Tribute to this good man. We pray that the Family will find peace in the sure knowledge that Tom is at rest in God's Eternal Embrace and give thanks for the life they shared. The Family thank you for your prayers and thoughts.
Visitation will be:
3:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday and Wednesday
June 4th & June 5th
Yorktown Funeral Home
945 East Main Street
Yorktown, N.Y. 10588
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at:
11:15 AM, Thursday, June 6, 2019
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
1377 E. Main Street
Shrub Oak, N.Y. 10588
Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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From Tom:
As inevitable as the day was, it was still a bit of a shock to get the phone call yesterday morning. My mother had a really nice visit with just the two of them Saturday evening and I think that dad took comfort in knowing it was his time to go and he went peacefully in his sleep during the night. I know that grief is the price we pay for love and he was greatly loved... he will be greatly missed.
Thanks, of course, for all of the prayerful wishes during his time of illness these last few years. My mother, sisters, and I really appreciate it.
Link to obituary (also copied below): https://www.yorktownfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Thomas-Mccarthy-12/#!/Obituary
Thanks so much and take care.
Tom
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JNEWS: Ward, Walter “Fuzzy” [MC????] into Hampton U HoF
2019-Jun-03https://hbcugameday.com/2019/06/03/three-go-into-hampton-hall-of-fame/
Three go into Hampton Hall of Fame
Meet the trio of Pirates inducted over the weekend.
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by HBCU Gameday
June 3, 2019
Courtesy: Hampton Athletics
HAMPTON, Va. – On Saturday night, Hampton University honored three former student-athletes with the highest athletic honor possible in front of a packed Student Center Ballroom – induction into the Hampton University Athletics Hall of Fame.
Walter “Fuzzy” Ward, Thomasina Busch Cunningham and Darryl Skinner joined a prestigious group of inductees as the newest members of the Hall of Fame.
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Walter “Fuzzy” Ward began playing basketball at George P. Phenix High School in 1954. When he entered then Hampton Institute he developed into a record-setting scorer. Ward was a three-year team captain, team MVP as a senior as well as First Team All-CIAA. Outstanding on offense and defense, Ward played 86 consecutive games and closed out his collegiate career by scoring 23 points to break Hampton’s all-time scoring record in 1961.
He earned a B.S. degree in Physical Education from Hampton (Institute) University and an M.S. degree in Special Education from Manhattan College (NYC).
Ward was the first player drafted from Hampton into the NBA as the Detroit Pistons selected him in the eighth round of the 1961 draft. He was also drafted by the Washington, D.C. franchise of the now defunct American Basketball League. Unfortunately, he was unable to accept either offer, however, as he was required to comply with the military draft at the time.
Following his Army career, he taught, coached and mentored students in the New York City and Westchester County public school systems for over 35 years. Ward passed away in 2007 and was inducted posthumously into the Hampton Roads African American Sports Hall of Fame, along with local legends including Alonzo Mourning, William “Shorty” Gray, Darren Perry, and Lisa Rice.
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Dear John,
I do not find anything in my 'stuff' for Walter.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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MNEWS: Chen, Clio [MCstudent] wins an Alliant Scholarship
2019-Jun-03https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/agc-education-
and-research-foundation-awards-alliant-scholarships-to-two-students/45124
Mon June 03, 2019 - National Edition
AGC
The AGC Education and Research Foundation awarded two students from Connecticut and New York with the Alliant Scholarship. Emily Trezza of Central Connecticut State University and Clio Chen of Manhattan College were recognized at the construction group's annual meeting that took place in Denver.
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JNEWS: Stallings, Will [MC2019] Overcomes Injuries to Become Champion
2019-Jun-03https://thehudsonindependent.com/sleepy-hollow-grad-ov
ercomes-injuries-to-become-champion-college-runner/
Sleepy Hollow Grad Overcomes Injuries to Become Champion College Runner
by Tom Pedulla
When Joe Ryan recruits student-athletes for the track and field team at Manhattan College, he often searches for diamonds in the rough. He sure found one in Will Stallings of Sleepy Hollow. “If you have a fair amount of talent and you’ve got character, you can go a long, long way,” Ryan said of his approach.
Although Stallings was not highly sought after while he attended Sleepy Hollow High School, strength of character eventually led him to overcome two career-threatening hip surgeries to become the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference’s 400-meter outdoor champion this spring as a senior. In addition, he was part of Manhattan’s bronze-medal-winning 4×400 relay team and took fourth at 200 meters.
He has consistently been a member of the conference’s All-Academic team. His outstanding accomplishments in the classroom will allow him to attend medical school. The 6’ 1” Stallings immediately justified Ryan’s confidence as a freshman when his time of 46.5 seconds at 400 meters allowed him to rank 19th nationally. He suffered two torn hip labrums when he was a sophomore that ultimately required surgery and placed his athletic future in doubt.
“There were some dark days,” Stallings said, “where I really thought I wasn’t going to come back.”
He now refers to the injuries as a “blessing in disguise” because they led him to realize the importance of his studies. “Once the injury came around,” he said, “it was like, ‘Okay, what do I have left? What else do I have that I can control in my life? How else am I going to succeed and be the best person I can be?’ And it was academics.”
He majored in kinesiology with a double minor in chemistry and biology. He praised Manhattan’s small-school atmosphere, saying he benefited tremendously from the individual attention his professors gave him.
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JOBIT: Cheswick, Charles F. “Duke” [MC1957 RIP] 2019-Jun-00
2019-Jun-04https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/charles-cheswick-obituary?pid=193054527
Obituary
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Charles F. Cheswick, PE Born on 5/31/1934 in Brooklyn. Charlie, known as Duke since becoming a grandfather 13 years ago, was born in Greenpoint, Brooklyn and was a lifelong, passionate and unforgiving Brooklyn Dodgers fan. He lived in Breezy Point, Queens — during the summer as a child and a year round resident when he married his loving wife, Brigitte, and as they raised their family.
He attended St John’s in Brooklyn for high-school, received an engineering degree from Manhattan College and played and loved baseball always. He served valiantly in the US Navy.
He embraced life, was a good friend and neighbor and always lent a hand. He spent his career improving public works, such as vast improvements to the Theater District in Manhattan and each of NYC’s airports, as a dedicated civil engineer.
As a father, he attended countless swim meets, softball games, tennis matches and any opportunity to cheer on one of his three daughters; he was the consummate encouraging and supportive fan to his girls. He sailed his cherished sunfish, sometimes dangerously, in unchartered territories in Jamaica Bay. He was also an integral member of the championship Huggy Bear softball team, of the Breezy Point Sunday Adult league.
As a youngster, it was Charlie who hit the first home-run under the then new lighting system as recounted by many who were there. He was an avid letter writer and put together a series of his most impactful letters and suggestions to public officials and CEOs in a book called My Pen, where he argued for emergency safety protocols (which resulted in changes being implemented on the Disney monorail), traffic suggestions and countless others. He is also the beloved author of a unique and much loved children's book, Drizzles, which tells the cautionary tale of water conservation in an action packed and hopeful tale. Duke was a visionary and had many ideas to make the world a better and more interesting place, including Serenity in Space, which sought to bring the dearly departed to space.
We wish Duke much peace and love on his journey to the heavens. He is survived by Brigitte, his loving and cherished wife of 49 years. As well as his three daughters and their families: Cindy Cheswick Capone and Joe Capone and their children Caleb, Peyton and Cassius; Kim Cheswick Williamson and Bret Williamson and their children Aidan and Wren; and Jenn Cheswick Satta and Herve Satta and their children Ascanio and Eli. He is also survived by his brother, Frank Cheswick, and sisters, Mary Henley and Margie Henderson.
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Dear John,
I believe that Charles is a member of the Class of 1957.
May He Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Cheswick, Charles F. “Duke” [MC1957 RIP]
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JFOUND: Guzzo, Mike [MC2018] Acct Coord @ Day One
2019-Jun-04https://dayoneperspective.com/meet-the-team-mike-guzzo-64f189a0ea64
Meet the Team: Mike Guzzo
He’s currently reading the Game of Thrones books…
Day One Agency
Jun 3
Happy Day One to our new Account Coordinator, Mike!
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About Mike
Mike is excited to join the Day One team as an Account Coordinator on the Facebook and Tequila Cazadores teams. Prior to joining Day One, Mike interned at Taylor where he worked on the agency’s marketing efforts and on several account teams, namely Guinness, Smirnoff, and Panini America. He also was a Marketing Communications Intern at CNBC, and also worked as a Junior Account Executive and Andrew Joseph PR, a boutique PR firm specializing in interior design.
Originally from River Vale, New Jersey, Mike graduated from Manhattan College in May of 2018; majoring in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and a minor in History. He’s eager to get started at Day One and can’t wait to be a part of the team! You can find him on Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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JNEWS: Dickson, Jaime [MC????] Sr underwriter @ Everest Insurance
2019-Jun-04https://www.marketscreener.com/EVEREST-RE-GROUP-14215/news
/Everest-Re-Insurance-Adds-to-Professional-Liability-Group-28701762/
Everest Re : Insurance® Adds to Professional Liability Group
06/04/2019 | 05:00am EDT
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NEW YORK, New York -- Everest Insurance® has announced the addition of three new members to the Professional Liability group. This segment within the Everest Insurance® Financial Lines unit provides coverage for architects and engineers, lawyers, accountants as well as miscellaneous professional liability.
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Jaime Dickson joins the Architects and Engineers team as a senior underwriter. Most recently, she spent four years as an Architects & Engineers underwriter at Navigators. She previously worked as an underwriter at HCC Specialty. Jaime holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from Manhattan College.
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Dear John,
I do not find anything in my 'stuff' for Jaime.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Dave
2019-Jun-06Phil Colon
1:35 AM
Good Evening All,
Mike McEneney asks for our continued prayers for Dave Rice, Son-in-Law of Mike's good Friend, the late Tom Kelleher '53. Dave has been in our prayers and we need to raise the volume for this good man and his Family.
Dave's Wife, Jane (Tom's Daughter) has shared an update as she asks for our prayers for Dave as he begins his 4th round of Chemo and has experienced a set-back and spreading of his Cancer.
This loving Family is an inspiration and tribute to love, support, sharing and hope during good times and not so good. Below is Jane's update. Please raise the volume for Dave and his beautiful Family.
Thank you Jane. Thank you all. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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From Mrs. Jane Rice
It’s been quite a while since our last update. We have been trying to just embrace life every day. This has been an extremely tough month for our family. Dave’s last CT scan at the end of April showed a blockage of his left ureter (the tube that goes from his kidney to his bladder). After a urogram he went in for a procedure to place a stent in the ureter with the intent to fully drain his kidney.
During that procedure the surgeon saw a tumor in his bladder which totally took us by surprise as it never showed up on any CT scan. They did a biopsy of the tumor which later was determined to be esophageal adenocarcinoma in the bladder. They were also able to determine that the ureter was being pinched from the outside versus something blocking the inside. Dave has also been complaining of back pain since at least December around the wing bone area.
We really thought that is was muscular pain. You know Dave, he’s always pushing himself to the limit trying to get back in shape. He has been to four different masseuses many times along with weeks of physical therapy all with very short-term relief. It was now suggested that he have an ultrasound of his back which in turn dictated a pet scan of his back last Saturday.
The results came back to show that his disease is progressing. It is now in both lungs, his liver, bladder, back muscles and humerus bone. This is devastating news to say the least. Dave will be starting his fourth round of chemo this week.
We, as a family, are trying very hard to be positive and embrace every moment that we get. We take time to spend as a family as often as possible. Thanks to our two fabulous girls, we keep laughing along this journey. This weekend we were able to camp and fish with Dave's nephew Corey and his buddies. Dave spent some time working with the girls on their fly fishing skills. Very cool!
Feel free to give him a call or stop in. He’s going to need a lot of family and friend time to help him through
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JNEWS: Romano, Peter [MC2001] Owner / Vet @ Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital
https://thehudsonindependent.com/dr-green-ending-veterinarian-career-at-sleepy-hollow-animal-hospital/
Dr. Green Ending Veterinarian Career at Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital
by Robert Kimmel –
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When he retires this month from his veterinarian practice, Dr. Brian Green will be concluding his long relationship with Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital. His involvement with the hospital began almost 40 years ago; and he not only leaves a record of first-class treatment for thousands of animals, but also of numerous contributions to the community.
Dr. Green sold the veterinary hospital to Dr. Peter Romano last July 1.
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A native of Westchester, born and raised in White Plains, Dr. Romano received his Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology from Manhattan College, and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree from Cornell University in 2007. He interned at Long Island Veterinary Specialists Referral and Emergency Hospital in Plainview, New York, where he had advanced training in medical and surgical care and has served as a veterinarian in Westchester. He now lives in Stamford with his wife, also a veterinarian, and his two young children.
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Sleepy Hollow Animal Hospital
340 N Broadway, Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Phone: (914) 631-0606
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Dear John,
I believe that Peter is a member of the Class of 2001.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Romano, Peter [MC2001]
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JHQ: D-Day Jaspers
2019-Jun-06
On the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we remember the Manhattan College veterans who stormed the beaches of Normandy to liberate Europe from Nazi control. Today we salute you and the sacrifices you made for a more peaceful world.
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JFOUND: McDade, Mary Beth [MC1993] Emcee of the Children Brass Rings Awards
2019-Jun-06
mbmcdade
It was such an honor to emcee.. the 40th anniversary of the United Friends of the Children Brass Rings Awards dinner! The founder was the late Nancy Daly.. her three children.. who are carrying on her legacy of helping foster children succeed in life.. bobby.. brian.. and Linda were honored. @unitedfriendsla @beverlyhilton @beverlyhills
[JR: Event was 2019-May-28. Wish we had an Instagram reporter; any volunteers?]
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ADMINISTRIVIA: Volunteers needed
2019-Jun-06Volunteers needed asap:
- Twitter reporter
- Instagram reporter
- Facebook reporter
- JasperWiki (a Wikipedia format clone) writers
- JasperJottings Version 2 (a RapidWeaver redesign) tech help
JEMAIL: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) on D-Day
2019-Jun-06Good Afternoon All,
On this special day, June 6, 2019, when we celebrate and remember the Allied Landing at Normandy, France, 75 years ago on June 6, 1944, we remember those that gave so much. The United States maintains 25 Military Cemeteries in Europe where more than 130,000 men and women are buried and another 124,000 Missing in Action are Memorialized. They are beautiful and magnificent places that arose from the horror of War and Honor our Fallen. We have nothing to apologize for. Last July, I visited Normandy and still feel the majesty, pride and sense of great loss that I felt when I walked upon that hallowed ground. 9388 are buried there. An amazing place as are the other 24 in Europe.
I have taken the liberty of sharing the following (which happens to be a Commercial with no words spoken nor needed). It was sent to me by a dear friend and U.S. Army Veteran that I admire and respect, Ed Riely. Ed shared it on Memorial day and it gets to the heart of remembering today as well. Thank you, God Bless and God Bless America.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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Food City is a Southern grocery store chain with headquarters in Bristol, Tennessee.
This is their one-minute commercial. Not a word spoken and none is needed.
Very few commercials deserve to go viral. This one does.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/uoABty_zE00?rel=0
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JOBIT: Antonison, Eileen [MC2003 RIP] 2019-May-31
2019-Jun-07https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/mycentraljersey/
obituary.aspx?n=eileen-antonison&pid=193072989
Eileen Antonison
- - It is with great sadness that the family of Eileen Antonison announces her passing on Friday, May 31, 2019, at the age of 37. Eileen will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend, Brent Baier, parents, Mary and Edward Antonison, brother, Richard Antonison, sister-in-law, Lauren Antonison, niece, Evelyn Antonison, sister, Allison Antonison, brother-in-law, Thomas Bernhard, mother- and father-in-law, Dorothy and Bruce Baier, sister-in-law, Dana Baier, and niece, Brooke Baier. Eileen will also be remembered by her cousins, extended family and dear friends.
A memorial mass will be held on Saturday, June 8, at 11:00 a.m., at the Chapel of De La Salle and His Brothers at Manhattan College, 4513 Manhattan College Parkway, Riverdale, New York.
Memorial donations may be made to the Eileen Antonison Memorial Scholarship Fund, 213 Westwood Court, West Deptford, New Jersey 08096.
Published in Home News Tribune on June 6, 2019
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Dear John,
I believe that Eileen is a member of the Class of 2003.
May She Rest In Peace.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Antonison, Eileen [MC2003 RIP]
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JNEWS: Pena, Fabian [MC2018] Giants Prospect
2019-Jun-06https://aroundthefoghorn.com/2019/06/06
/san-francisco-giants-prospect-update-2019-top-catchers/
San Francisco Giants Prospect Rankings: Top 5 Catchers
by Joel Reuter 13 seconds ago Follow @JoelReuterBR
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As the San Francisco Giants get set to embark on a full-scale rebuild, more attention than ever will be paid to the current state of the farm system.
With the 2019 MLB draft now in the rearview and a fresh collection of talent set to join the farm system ranks, we’ll take a position-by-position look at the top prospects at each position for the San Francisco Giants. First up, the catchers.
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5. Fabian Pena, High-A (22 years old)
A 25th-round pick out of Manhattan College in 2018, Pena hit .309/.376/.588 with 16 extra-base hits in 110 plate appearances in rookie ball after signing last year.
He made the jump straight to High-A this season where he has been serving as the backup to Joey Bart.
Pena draws strong marks from his athleticism behind the plate and his strong receiving skills, giving him a strong backup catcher profile. The 22-year-old also has some pop, though, and it will be interesting to see how he develops offensively.
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Pena, Fabian [MC????]
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Dear John,
I do not find anything in my 'stuff' for Fabian, but the piece states that he is class of 2018.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Pena, Fabian [MC2018]
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JNEWS: Rogers, Amanda [MC2001] chief of construction of aviation projects PANYNJ
2019-Jun-07https://newyork.cbslocal.com/2019/06/06/female-engineering-leader-gwb/
Port Authority’s Youngest Female Engineering Leader Breaking Barriers
June 6, 2019 at 7:24 pm
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NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — The youngest female engineering leader for the Port Authority of New York and New Jersey is breaking barriers at the agency.
Amanda Rogers, 39, is an engineer of construction for the Port Authority, overseeing a massive bridge rehabilitation program.
She manages all 11 construction projects for the “Restoring the George” program at the George Washington Bridge.
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So what does she say to college students looking to take her job?
“Come and get it. There’s a ton of work out there,” she said. “It’s like the Frank Sinatra song. If you can build here, you can build it anywhere.”
When she does have free time, she says she loves to cheer on the Yankees and play golf.
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Rogers, Amanda [MC2001]
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PRAYERSREQUESTED: Colon, Philip J. (MC1962) prays for Lee
2019-Jun-08Good Evening All,
Mike McEneney asks for our prayers for a Friend of his. Lee underwent Open Heart Surgery on Thursday, June 6, 2019. We pray for his recovery to be swift and free of complication. We pray for Lee and his Family. Thank you. God Bless.
Colon, Philip J. (MC1962)
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JNEWS: Frank Crowley (MC1934) was overlooked by Sports Illustrated
2019-Jun-08https://www.rutlandherald.com/sports/a-monument-to-olympian-f
rank-crowley/article_a47f1f6f-8440-5007-817a-fd6819b75b22.html
A monument to Olympian Frank Crowley
By TOM HALEY Staff Writer 22 hrs ago
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I once said to Joe Crowley something like, “You must have attended the 1932 Olympics when your bother competed, right?”
He didn’t and I will never forget his response: “Los Angeles? Hell, we couldn’t afford to go to Center Rutland.”
Rutland High School graduate Frank Crowley was one of Vermont’s greatest athletes. He was an All-American runner at Manhattan College, a member of that school’s Hall of Fame and competed in the 1500 meters in the Olympics.
When Sports Illustrated compiled its list of the 50 greatest athletes of the century for each state, Crowley was omitted from the list. An injustice. A gross oversight.
First on that list was Olympic skier Andrea Mead Lawrence and deservedly so.
But somewhere among the 50 there had to be a place for Crowley to join Andrea Mead Lawrence among that cavalcade of stars.
He was forgotten but shouldn’t be again. When they consider subjects for future statues in Rutland, his name should be among the candidates.
If they ever run out of space in downtown Rutland, a Frank Crowley statue in the park in Proctor near the starting line for the race that bears the name of his family would be fitting.
Sunday, the Crowley Brothers Memorial will carry on the name of this great Rutland family with the event named for Frank and his brothers Joe and Larry.
But it would be a fitting tribute for our other Rutland Olympian to have his own legacy chiseled in marble.
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Frank Crowley (MC1934)
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JFOUND: Sundstrom, Mark [MC2007] digital producer @ PIX11 News
2019-Jun-08https://pix11.com/author/mark-sundstrom/
Mark Sundstrom
Mark Sundstrom is a digital producer at PIX11 News. Previously he worked at Fuse TV, producing and curating digital content across Fuse’s website and social media platforms. Mark has also written and reported for outlets such as PopCrush, Vibe Magazine and more.
Mark has lived in New York City for more than 15 years and is originally from Worcester, Massachusetts. Mark graduated from Manhattan College in the Bronx, where he studied journalism. He loves music and considers himself a pop culture connoisseur.
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Dear John,
I believe that Mark is a member of the Class of 2007.
Mike
McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]
Sundstrom, Mark [MC2007]
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ENDNOTE: Noa Pothoven, teen euthanized in the Netherlands
2019-Jun-08https://www.wnd.com/2019/06/slippery-slope-teen-euthanized-for-insufferable-life/
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SLIPPERY SLOPE: TEEN EUTHANIZED FOR 'INSUFFERABLE' LIFE
Assisted-suicide pioneer regrets allowing it for depression
ART MOORE
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Explaining that the pain of a childhood rape was “insufferable,” a 17-year-old Dutch girl took advantage of the Netherlands’ assisted suicide law and was euthanized on Sunday.
In her autobiography, “Winning or Learning,” Noa Pothoven recounted her battles with post-traumatic stress disorder, depression and anorexia after being molested and raped as a young child, reported News.com.au.
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I can’t imagine what this young woman went through to get to the point in her life where she would make such a horrendous irreversible decision.
I think one thing that we, as a culture, have failed to do is have a national conversation about life and the “right” associated with it. We have never decided to recognize when human life begins so that’s why it’s always a fight? We’ve never agreed when does a human being have “rights” — at conception, at birth, at 18, at 21, at some point from zero to 21, or when they can fight for them? And, finally, it’s not enough to say we, as a society, grant someone their “rights” if we condemn them to a miserable life of suffering.
Maybe if we, as a society, have this conversation, then we can have peace.
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