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Now retired. Worked in the Financial Industry as an OTC stock trader for Bache & Co. and as a Euro Currency Broker for Garuin Guy Butler (now ICAP).

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Pickleball addict & CPA

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Recently retired, Professor Emeritus from SUNY Farmingdale College. Served as a consultant for the identification of fungal contaminants. Dayton-Brown, Inc. in Bohemia, NY (8 years).

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Global Brand Marketing & Growth Leader | Creative Media, Content & Partnerships Innovator | Business English Coach | Compass Realtor

Since graduating from St. John’s University’s Peter J. Tobin College of Business, Tyler Schaeffer has built a 25+ year career in global brand marketing and media, leading initiatives for major brands including American Express, JPMorgan Chase, Estée Lauder Companies, and Samsung Electronics at leading communications firms WPP and Interpublic Group (IPG).

In addition, over the past 12 years, Tyler has built a successful career in residential real estate, advising clients at Corcoran and now Compass, where he ranks among the top 2% of U.S. agents.

Based in Manhattan with his wife, Amy, Tyler remains an avid golfer and fondly reflects on his time competing on St. John’s golf team.

Tyler is always happy to connect with and mentor fellow St. John’s students and alumni.

Tyler.Schaeffer@Compass.com

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I am sending this in for my classmate and fellow sorority sister who passed away on June 10, 2025. Joan was honored at our 50th reunion in 2006 with an Outstanding Achievement Medal at the Alumni Convocation.

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I was a Nassau County Police Officer for 30 years. Currently living in Oakdale, married for almost 40 years (Nov. 16th this year), and am the father of two daughters, Kristen and Emily, with my wife Janet.

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I'm enjoying retirement. Seeing a lot of theater and still enjoying the Upper West Side of NYC. Spoke with classmate Rosemary Montagna recently, who now lives in Arizona. Would love to hear from classmates.

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I am writing to share the story of how I met the love of my life, Michael Nehlsen, at St. John’s University. Our journey began in the spring of 1980 in the hallway outside Dr. Steinel’s history class. From there, we spent our free time in Marillac Hall or at the Rathskeller watching General Hospital—even though I was actually dating a baseball player at the time!

We eventually discovered that we were both commuting from Brooklyn. While I was taking two trains and a bus, Michael was driving, and he soon began giving me rides. Ironically, I spent much of those commutes trying to set him up with my friends.

We began dating on September 27, 1980, and were married on April 25, 1986. We are now looking forward to celebrating our 40th wedding anniversary in just a few short weeks.

While I am grateful to St. John’s for the education that launched my 43 year career in speech pathology, I am most thankful to the university for being the place where I met my husband. It is wonderful to reflect on where it all started, and I appreciate the opportunity to share this piece of my history with you.

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Thomas G. Maira joined the law firm of Akerman LLP as Chair, Real Estate Private Equity (NY) and as a Partner in the Real Estate Law Practice Group.

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I am currently retired from AZ and GSK pharmaceutical sales in 2014. Enjoying the next chapter of life while freelance work as a Senior Advisor for families needing assisted living communities for their loved one. Also part-time with Epilepsy and Behavior Health Services on LI.

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Joseph Bellacosa '59SJC, '61J.D., '87HON

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Joseph Bellacosa '59SJC, '61J.D., '87HON

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St. John's School of Law is celebrating its 100th Year, having begun classes in downtown Brooklyn in 1925. I earned my J D degree there in 1961 and returned as Assistant Dean and Professor of Law in 1970. In that role, I helped move the last unit of the University to the Queens Campus in 1971. After a 25-year career in the judiciary as a Judge at the Court of Appeals in Albany, the highest State court, I returned to Alma Mater as Dean in 2000 and retired in 2004.

As part of the Law School Centennial celebration this year, I had the privilege by invitation of the present Dean Jelani Jefferson Exum to deliver remarks at a special event on November 22, 2025. The core of my remarks to the many assembled  judicial alumni is as follows:

"We alumni judges and all those who have gone before us, appreciate the Law School's goal embraced in the St. John’s/St. Vincent de Paul tradition of “servant leadership.” As we celebrate the Centennial, please recall Alma Mater's goal to provide a new welcoming space for opportunities for so many of us towards the development of a public service vocation that inculcates dedication to the rule of law and the fair administration of justice. Congratulations to Alma Mater and Ad Multos Annos." Per Cent Anni, ‘E Piu!

Here’s to 100 Years, & more!

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Caralina Lawless '17SJC, '18M.A., '22J.D. and Kurtis Fosdick '17CCPS, '20J.D.

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Caralina Lawless '17SJC, '18M.A., '22J.D. and Kurtis Fosdick '17CCPS, '20J.D.

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My name is Caralina Lawless. I graduated with my Bachelor's degree in History and Mass Communications from St. John's University (College of Liberal Arts and Sciences) in 2017, my Master's degree in History from St. John's University in 2018, and my Juris Doctor from St. John's Law in 2022

I recently married my husband, Kurtis Fosdick, on August 31, 2025. He graduated with his Bachelor's in Sports Management from St. John's (College of Professional Studies) in 2017, and his Juris Doctor from St. John's Law in 2020. We both met as freshman on the St. John's Staten Island campus, and were both members of the Honors Program under Dr. Rachel Hollander, who facilitated our first date, Lion King on Broadway. We've been together since 2014, and we married on August 31, 2025, in my hometown of Temecula, California.

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Dear fellow Alum’s, as I am navigating into my senior years, I wanted to share my new path and story.
I graduated in 1985 with a degree in Finance with a minor in Statistical Analysis, after many years at night school. Like so many of us attending night school, I had to pay my own way. I did so by serving in the Army Reserves and working for a subsidiary of CIT (a finance firm). I then spent many years in finance and later sales, which was all good, and helped me support my family.
However, something was missing, perhaps some lingering thoughts imparted by our Vincentian teachings to do some good in the World. As such when the opportunity came about to spend a few hours a day, as an aide at a NJ Elementary School Public, I jumped in.
I figured I could handle youngsters from recess, to helping with 4th and 5th grade math (how hard could that be - needless to say math is different today). Somehow, though I also got to spend some time 1st grade class, with many children on the spectrum. This was such a moving experience, especially having been in the business world my whole life.
I thus wrote this book as a thank you to a special public school. It not only is a chronology of this experience, but was inspired by the creativity of some very special 1st graders. The crux of the story is about empathy for those on the spectrum, but it also has a segments referencing monthly school themes, which reflect on not only achievement, but closely follow the Golden Rule.
In this new day and age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), with the question whether this technology will be programmed to do good for society, or for nefarious purposes, these lessons are quite relevant. Hopefully, this interactive book can stimulate creativity, help us see differences in things and learn respect in all things.
Note I am acutely aware AI is here to stay, however AI was not used to write this book. Further, while characters were influenced by many people, none are actual real people.
The book “Willy & Lakshmi is available on Amazon as well as Barnes and Noble under Robert J. Wizeman. E-books are a few weeks away and hard cover even longer. Hopefully you have some young ones that can enjoy!

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Hello! My name is Jessica Yau, and I graduated in May 2025 from the Peter J. Tobin College of Business with a B.S. in Economics.

The past year has consisted of many milestones for me—from working two internships, to graduating from St. John's, to moving into my first apartment, to starting my first full-time position in financial services technology—I am truly blessed and so thankful St. John's has been a part of my life!

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As of February 1, I have been promoted to Senior Counsel at Foley & Lardner LLP.

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St. John’s University has significantly contributed to my professional growth throughout my career. The career services advisors provided invaluable guidance in helping me identify the most suitable career path. I met my mentor, Carleen Kelly,  through St. John’s who has guided me every step of the way.  Today, I am a senior manager in patient communications at Bristol Myers Squibb. Prior to this role, I held positions as a social media manager and a marketing professional at Pfizer. I am deeply grateful to St. John’s University for its unwavering support in shaping me into the woman I am today.

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Emily Bargabos '14SJC, '15M.A. and Carl Johnson '14TCB

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Emily Bargabos '14SJC, '15M.A. and Carl Johnson '14TCB

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Emily Bargabos '14SJC, '15M.A., and Carl Johnson '14TCB recently completed their first Ironman triathlon together – a 2.4-mile swim, followed by a 112-mile bike ride, followed by a full 26.2-mile marathon. The couple met while studying abroad in 2012 and were married in 2021. What began as a shared adventure abroad has continued into new challenges, milestones, and finish lines.

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I was a Division 1 soccer player at St. John's and also an assistant Coach to the Division 1 Women's Soccer Team.  From my experience and time at St. John's, an academically challenging institution, while being a Division 1 athlete at the same time, I have been able to apply that to my College Coaching Career over the years.  Currently, as the Head Women's Soccer Coach at Southern Wesleyan University in South Carolina, I have been able to build a successful program over the last few years.  In 2025, for the first time in over 7 years, SWU had a post-season in the Conference Carolinas playoffs.  Over the last 4 years, we have been able to place athletes in the All-Conference team, have had the Conference freshman of the year, and several players have received conference player of the week accolades.  As a very united Christian community, here at Southern Wesleyan University, our mission is to proclaim the Gospel and help disciple our students as they navigate through academics, athletics and their walk with Jesus.  I am blessed and thankful to be here, contributing what I can.

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Allow me to give you a bit of history as it relates to my attendance at St. John's. I attended the University's evening division in 1948 at the tender age of 18 and began my pre-law education. I graduated seven years later in June of 1955 and passed the New York bar exam.

In 1955, the fatality rate for the NY bar exam was 50%. At that time, St. John's became known for its high rate of bar exam successes, which led to graduating students from other expensive law schools to attend St. John's crash courses. Obviously, St. John's Law continues to hold that prestigious distinction.

I was blessed to be able to work full-time, earn enough to pay my tuition, and graduate debt-free. I practiced law in New York for five years until I was offered an opportunity to relocate to Louisville, KY., which turned out exceptionally well. Since then, I have been retired for 26 years, but still did pro-bono work. Also, because I graduated from St. John's Law, I was admitted to practice law in Kentucky "Oh Motion." I was not required to take the KY bar examination.

Your correspondence begs an important question: "Was life better because of St. John's Law?" Decidedly yes! I was not only taught law but, just as important, legal ethics, decorum, and compassion—also the practice of law was not "all about money."

Instead, as an attorney, I had the privilege to help others in a unique way. Professionally, I am where I am today because of my education at St. John's Law. It is my honor to help deserving students to do likewise.

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After 57 years of preaching and teaching family medicine, I hung up my stethoscope and retired May 8, 2026.

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I moved to Del Webb - Sun City Hilton Head in Bluffton, South Carolina, 29909.

A great retirement community. 30 years old and still building.

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Chairman, Nassau County Republican Committee.

Republican National Committee, State of New York.

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From the beginning: in 1970, upon graduation from St. John's, I married my longtime boyfriend, Joseph Collins, who graduated from Fordham University. We both embarked on a near 30 year adventure into the U.S. Army. Joe was a Lieutenant, and I was an army wife. We are now in 2026, have 2 sons, 2 daughters-in-law, and 5 grandchildren. We traveled the world in our years in the military and lived in 17 different homes. Our children and grandchildren give us our greatest joy. We are now retired and live in Ft Lauderdale, Florida.

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Math teacher at the High School of Fashion Industries since 2000. I teach freshman algebra.

Married with two kids and a stepson.

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Earned a Master's degree in history from Harvard University in May 2024. I was an adjunct professor of finance from 2003 to 2018.

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In June of 2025 Angela retired from her full time teaching position as a teacher of Special Education with the Yonkers Public Schools. While she misses her students terribly, she absolutely loves retired life! It is an exciting time in The Muscolino household, as Steve, her husband of 26 years, also retired in April of 2025 after nearly 40 years with the Mt. Pleasant Highway Department. Together they have 2 phenomenal children; Gianna, 24, who is currently pursuing her graduate degree in Mental Health Counseling, and Frankie, 21, an aspiring professional wrestler. Angela is thrilled to have the opportunity to continue to work with special needs children in her retirement through EI and CPSE programs.

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I am presently Chief Assistant Attorney for Capital Collateral Regional Counsel.  The State of Florida agency tasked with the collateral attack on sentences of death in Florida.  I supervise a staff of 5 teams, each with lawyers, investigators, and support.  We presently represent 85 people on death row in the middle region of Florida.

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Update: I am the reviewer for the Journal of the American Heart Association and a reviewer for The Journal of Pharmacy Technology. Additionally, I am a reviewer for the American College of Clinical Pharmacy.

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Lisa Susan Fiorenze Bradshaw, affectionately known as "Lee" to her family and friends, passed away on March 22, 2025 in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 70 from respiratory-related complications. Born on July 14, 1954, in Queens, NY, Lisa made friends readily and touched many lives with her generosity and warm spirit. She left a legacy of love and cherished memories to all who knew her.

Lisa was the daughter of the late Richard D. and Victoria E. Fiorenze of Ozone Park, NY. She lived a beautiful and adventurous life before meeting her husband Gregory B. Bradshaw in 2000 and the adventures continued after they married on December 29, 2001. After relocating to Texas to be with Greg and his two children, Lisa remained closely connected to her New York roots, often returning home when needed.

She was a beloved sister and sister-in-law to Richard Fiorenze (Darlene Rosario) and Mary Ann Fiorenze Perro (Frank Perro). Lisa's role as a doting aunt (Sia, as they called her) to Victoria and Gianna Fiorenze and Francis and Julianna Perro was one of the many joys of her life. That affection extended to her "bonus children," Jason T. Bradshaw and Alison C. Bradshaw Petersen, whom she loved as if they were her own.

Lisa was a dedicated student. She earned an associate's degree in business before returning to school at St. John's University where she graduated with an accounting degree. Her professional journey included a role as a Beverage Analyst for Princess Cruise Lines, where her knack for numbers merged with her love for traveling and the sea. Later, she brought her expertise to Cougar Construction, serving as the Controller until she married.

Traveling and cruising were among Lisa's greatest pleasures. She typically returned from a cruise vacation with a new lifelong friend, often joining them again on future vacations. It was on a cruise where she met Greg, beginning a journey that would last the rest of her life.

Lisa's generous heart, radiant smile and warm spirit helped her build enduring friendships and left an indelible mark on all who crossed her path. Her memory will continue to shine brightly and though she will be deeply missed, the essence of who she was will never be forgotten.

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Robert and his wife Karen renewed their wedding vows in celebration of their 40th wedding anniversary on the beach of Islamorada, Florida on April 30, 2026

Dr. Ianniello was elected President of the Sgt. Frederick M. Bonanno Lodge No. 2549 of the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America.

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Partner in the Law firm of Kaplan DiTrapani Faria & Manin, LLP, concentrating in real estate, lender representation, and trusts and estates.

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Edward L. Hardy, age 91, originally of Jamaica, Queens is now living in Massapequa Park, New York. Sharing a 1955 picture from a SJU intramural basketball, and his team the "Honest 5". Ed is in the top row, second from right, in dark suit and tie. Scored 42 points in one game! Also attached is a picture of Ed and his wife Mary Jane from the 2025 St. John's home game versus Georgetown at MSG. They went to celebrate his 90th birthday, and are hoping to make the March 3 home game again this year!

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I had a wonderful time celebrating with Pharmacy graduates from 1975 at the 4th Annual Alumni Gala.

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I graduated from St. John's in June 1967 with a B.S. degree in mathematics. Shortly after, I married a student I met in my first year at SJU and entered the US Air Force. I completed a 26-year military career and returned to civilian life with a 30-year career in Information Technology and Aerospace Defense. In recent years, I have devoted some time to writing. My book, Manifestations of Apprehension, A Memoir, was published by Archway Publishing, a component of Simon & Schuster, in September 2023. My latest book, a historical fiction novel titled The Dream, was published by The Sager Group in October 2025. I attended the Author's Signing event during the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), the founders of Black History Month, in February, in Washington, DC.

My website and full bio can be viewed via: www.WilliamACiminoBooks.com.

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Michael Honan died suddenly on Jan. 3, 2026, at the age of 79. After graduating with his bachelor's degree, he joined the United States Navy in a direct commission as an officer and was stationed in Charleston, S.C., from 1968 through 1970. He got his Master's of Business Administration at St. John's when he returned home to Queens, while also working for the city’s Department of Welfare.

Mike then joined the Naval Reserves, where he rose to the rank of captain before retiring in 1996. The bulk of his professional career was a federal probation and parole officer based out of the Eastern District of New York in Brooklyn, where he worked from 1975 until 2003, retiring as a supervisor.

He lived all over the borough but spent the last 45 years in Rockaway Park. He and his wife, Frances Chiodo Honan, raised their daughters Roseanne and Katie ('07 BA) in Rockaway and was a leader in the community, He was a devoted son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, friend, and neighbor who spent hours of his life volunteering, particularly with veterans. He will be missed.

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Remembering with appreciation my time at St. John's where I earned my MBA with honors. I went on to earn an MS degree from Rutgers University School of Management and Labor Relations. Later I obtained my PhD degree from the University of South Africa in personnel and organizational psychology. I enjoyed a rewarding corporate career and later creating and managing my own consulting business. Today I am happily married to my wife Liz, have 2 sons and now 2 granddaughters. My wife and I reside both on Cape Cod and Skippack, PA.

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College of Business 1978 MBA degree with honors

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The old Staten Island campus was a truly great place to learn. Beautiful setting, small classes, outstanding professors! Strong political science curriculum, shaped my future!

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St John's college notre dame staten island ny 1975-78

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Writing this on my 90th birthday. If you remember me, you must be 90 too. Right after college, my sweet husband Raymond and I moved to Miami. We raised three lovely children. I taught secondary school so I could be home with them in the summers. After 16 years in Florida, we moved to Western North Carolina and have lived in and loved the mountains ever since. My husband passed away three years ago. My children live near by and they take good care of me.

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Helloooo graduates of SFP '89 (St. Francis Prep HS) and SJU '92! My two wonderful children are 28 and 20 now, but maybe some of you have younger children (or grandchildren by now) and are looking for a great book about snow in NY. I just finished this 5th children's book, all listed on Amazon. It's been a lifelong goal of mine to be an author, and within just the past 6 months these great stories were created. Please know it's NEVER too late to dream and to make that dream come true!

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College of Business - Class of 1992 Valedictorian

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Donald Cavanaugh '82SVC, The Bridge to Life

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Donald Cavanaugh '82SVC, The Bridge to Life

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Donald has been named Chairman of the Board of The Bridge to Life, HQ is in Queens NY.

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Published I Too Write the Songs: Script The Rites and Right The Wrongs, and take full credit for the good work they did. My 23rd book features political songs, poems, pictures, and letters connecting early life to current events. It includes a shout-out to my Jesuit history and the last two popes. Lots of haiku such as Catch a Rising Star, Can't Run Anymore, Cornel West on Crest, and more.

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In November 2026, Steven was elected to his third 10-year term as City Court Judge in Middletown, New York.

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I am alive and well. I hope some of my classmates are.

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Christine Glynn Newmann '18M.A., '23M.S.Ed.

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Christine Glynn Newmann '18M.A., '23M.S.Ed.

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Newly married: 10/4/25. Currently enrolled in the D.Min. program at CUA. Recognized as a stand-out catholic educator and champion by the NYS Catholic Administrators Association. Currently, principal at St. Patrick's school in Bayshore.

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Professor Lynch is a fellow in the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). His co-edited book, "The Handbook on Inequality and the Environment," received an Outstanding Academic Title (OAT) Award for 2024 from Choice. His recent co-authored books also include "Permutation Statistical Methods for Criminological Research" (2025), and "Applying Bedford's Law for Assessing the Volatility of Social Science Data Sets." He is widely recognized as the founder of "Green Criminology" and for his research on corporate crime and its control.

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One of my earlier novels - The Wolf (2014) has been optioned by Amazon/MGM Studios to be developed as a feature film by Lorenzo Di Bonaventura. A second early novel - Gangster (2001) has been optioned by French production company, Gaumont, to be made into a French-language movie, streamed worldwide. Will deliver my 16th book - The Collectors - to my publisher in early July (Mysterious Press/Simon & Schuster). And best of all -- my grandsons Oliver (6) and Charlie (2) will be spending time with me this summer.

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After more than half a century, I am a retired teacher from both Catholic and public schools in NY and FL. Sadly, except for SJU, all of the schools I attended and in which I taught are gone. (For Glee Club members from the late 60s and early 70s, former member Elfride Bleicher is in assisted living on Long Island)

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After many years in Radio & Newspaper advertising sales, I now work for the NY State Dept. of Labor, assisting customers on unemployment to provide them with the tools they need to get back to work. I am in Middletown, NY, at the Orangetown Career Center. I do have standard poodles who occasionally do TV productions.

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Retired from Chase Manhattan Bank - Dec. 1987 as VP of International Department. Living in Hilton Head, SC, for the last 32 years. Avid golfer and have played all of H.H.'s 22 courses. Lost my wife of 67 years last August. We were married the day after my graduation in June 1958.

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Spent 40 years working as a pharmacist both in local Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical manufacturing, working for Ciba-Geigy, Block Drug, and Glaxo. Retired from Ciba as Director of Purchasing and Sr. Purchasing Agent from Glaxo. I have been married to my wife, Arline, for 62 years. We have 3 daughters and 8 grandchildren. We presently live in Morristown, NJ. After retirement in 2006, we spent considerable time traveling in Europe on river cruises and vacationing in the Caribbean. We are both in our mid-80s and now finally looking to downsize. We volunteer at our church. I'm chairman of building and grounds and Arline in ushering. We both were raised in Richmond Hill, Queens, but have really come to love New Jersey during these past 60+ years.

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My twenty-first year on a Florida radio station as a "Consumer Advocate" on automobile-buying/leasing cars. I'm on every week.

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Since my last bio, I am still working in a day care center part-time after 30 years at South Beach Psych. Center in Staten Island, NY. So not only have I taught every single age group, but now also infants, up to 4 years old. I'd like to add I volunteer for the Community Access for Senior Citizens as a visiting friend. Everything has been extremely rewarding and I have met many helpful and intelligent professionals as well as all sorts of people along the way.

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I am working for professional basketball team in Japan, as an interpreter.

My time in St. John’s was very valuable.

I was one of few Japanese students who barely could speak English but because so many friends helped me, I spent a beautiful and meaningful college life at SJU.

Thanks to everyone who supported me, I am now working for professional basketball team in Japan, and won B League (Thats a name of professional basketball league in Japan), champions in 2023-2024 season.

So I want to say to all international students at SJU: don’t be scared to talk to new people!! I know it’s very difficult for you right now, but you can do it so that your life in college will be valuable!!

Go Red Storm!!

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Michael D'Angelo '97SVC Joins Stokes Wagner as Senior Counsel

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Michael D'Angelo '97SVC Joins Stokes Wagner as Senior Counsel

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Michael joins us after more than two decades

immersed in labor and employment law —

including nearly fifteen years with Hyatt Hotels

Corporation, most recently serving as Head of

Labor Relations – Americas.

In that role, Michael led labor strategy across

the United States, Canada, Latin America, and

South America. He served as chief spokesperson

and negotiation leader in major collective

bargaining negotiations, oversaw grievance

and arbitration matters, partnered with senior

leadership on acquisitions and development

projects, and ensured alignment between

corporate policy and evolving labor regulations.

Before his executive leadership at Hyatt, Michael

managed labor relations for more than 26

hotels in the Eastern Region and built a strong

litigation foundation representing management

in complex labor and employment matters.

Over the course of his career, he has handled

collective bargaining, unfair labor practice

proceedings, ERISA benefit fund matters,

discrimination and wage litigation, and strategic

workforce counseling.

What sets Michael apart is his perspective.

He has worked inside a global hospitality

company where labor strategy directly impacts

operations, culture, and guest experience.

He understands that in hospitality, workforce

decisions aren’t theoretical — they affect people

and performance in real time.

At Stokes Wagner, our focus has always been

serving the hospitality industry with depth and

intention. Michael’s experience strengthens

that mission and expands the strategic counsel

we provide to hotel and restaurant operators

navigating an increasingly complex labor

landscape.

We’re looking forward to what we will build

together.

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Alexander has enjoyed a successful 30+ years as Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer of several not-for-profit corporations located in NYC. For the past 10 years, he has served as Board President of a prestigious private college fund that has awarded over $400,000 in scholarships to low and moderate-income African American college-bound students. Alexander has been constantly awarded by City & State, Schepps Medias, one of Queens most influential persons.

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After graduating from University College, Brooklyn with a BA Degree, I went on to Adelphi and received an MA Master's Degree. I taught in Levittown Public Schools for 39 years and at C.W. Post for 11 years. Since retiring, I have worked in 3 parishes as an EM, Bible Teacher at St. Vincent de Pal, Opening Word, and Sr. Knights of Columbus 4th Degree. I also sing with the Hibernian Festival Singers.

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I worked in the Placement Office with Mr. Walter Campbell. I went to all the basketball games and enjoyed seeing the "Redmen" so very much.

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I received a Master's Degree in 1964 in Library Science; taught in elementary public schools with a MA Degree from Vassar College in 1951, and then as an MLS Professional Librarian in Manhasset (as a storyteller and more!) wonderful career as a teacher and librarian with excellent teachers from my academic background and experience.

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I am married for 30 years and have two sons with my husband.

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After graduating from St. John's in May 1975, I took my first, second, and third Degrees in October 1975 in the Knights of Columbus. At the annual dinner dance this past November, I received an honorary lifetime membership in the Knights with a commemorative pin. I would urge SJU alumni to join the Knights for free at Kofc.org/join.

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Retired after a successful 45-year career in Pharmacy. The last 30 years as an Ambulatory Pharmacist at Temple University Hospital in Philadelphia, PA.

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After I graduated from SJU, I joined the NYPD and served for 30 years. In January 2026, I received the Irish Echo Law Enforcement Award.

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I am an artist. I love to paint, draw, and do computer graphics. In 2004, I received a Master's degree in Information Systems from Pace University.

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Wrote a book, "But I Meant Well!" Gotham Book Publishers, Sheridan, Wyoming, 2024. An outrageously funny collection of true stories about NYC subways, buses, and much more! Written under the pen name R.J. Nobleman.

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New York Telephone/NYNEX Technical support & Engineer for 27 years. Retired in 1998. Miss the Quonset Hut!

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Currently in my 20th year as a Senior Adjunct Professor at Adelphi University, teaching graduate courses in Special Education. Retired in 2014 as an administrator in the Elmont School District.

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Retired after 50-year career with the FBI and Time Warner Communications. Living in Dunedin, Florida, on the Gulf of America, enjoying fishing and keeping my tan up.

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Two of my three daughters were married this past year and the third is moving out so at this ripe age, we will be empty nesters, and thus my best ever job of being a full time mom has ended. Just visited Scotland & Ireland for our 35th wedding anniversary. Keep busy coaching 3 sports in youth programs, umpiring softball, raising college scholarship money, driving Mobile Meals, playing on a volleyball team, swimming, playing pickleball, attending concerts, theater shows and pro & college basketball & football games, painting and working on photography for my local paper.

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Patrick Collins – St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Department of Government and Politics Alumni

Patrick Collins, known to everyone who knew him as a dedicated and, to some, annoying Yankees fan, passed away on December 19, 2025, in Philadelphia, PA, resulting from a battle with cancer.

Patrick was Bronx proud. Born on July 9, 1970, he had a special charisma, wonderful sense of humor, deep humility and sincerity, as he would probably say, that came from his New York City roots.

Patrick proudly held a St John’s University, St. John’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences Bachelor of Arts (’92) and Master of Arts (‘94) degrees in St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences in Government and Politics and parlayed his education into a successful career in Government Affairs, respected for his professionalism, admired for his advocacy.  He was committed to the rare disease community, recently serving as Vice President of Community and Corporate Affairs at the National Organization for Rare Disorders, and prior to that, at CLS Behring as the Sr. Director, North American Healthcare Policy & External Affairs.

Aside from his professional success, Patrick's heart belonged to two leading ladies: his wife, Christi, and his beloved daughter, Riley. As Christie said, "They will miss him every day, especially his bad, bad jokes that made them laugh out loud because they were so bad."

A proud and generous contributor to St. John’s University since graduating in 1994, his wife said he proudly displayed a St. John’s University flag outside their home.

Together, two of his best friends, Richard Belczynski and Jim Toritto, both St. John’s University Government and Politics alumni, attended Patrick’s services in Eaton, Pennsylvania, on Saturday, January 10th. Some of his St. John's friends, Kelly Ronayne, Toni-Ann Byrne (Korostik), and Lou D'Introno, all St. John's alumni who studied and worked with him, sent flowers to the services remembering Patrick as a bright light.

So, here's to Patrick Collins, a man who lived, laughed, and loved with everything he had. He's the kind of guy you will never forget. As his professor, Dr. Frank P. Le Veness, said, "Patrick was one of a kind."

For more information on Patrick’s professional career, see

https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickcollins77

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St. John's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences '92 and '94

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Dr. Weedens E. Blanchard was announced the eleventh principal of Holy Cross High School as of July 1, 2023. Prior to this appointment, he has served in various Education leadership roles such as: Assistant Dean, Senior Learning and Development Consultant, and Interim Director.

Now, as the Principal of Holy Cross High School, Dr. Blanchard has elevated his expertise in the K-12 and Higher Education sectors. Dr. Blanchard is a scholar, leader, and role model for young men and women as they seek to attain their goals in the world, and he has the skill set to guide them to success.

While at St. John’s, he worked with several specialty programs that included the Advantage Academy, Gear Up, and College Access for All supporting secondary and post-secondary scholars from underserved communities as they worked to reach their academic goals.

As an Adjunct Associate Professor, Dr. Blanchard worked to revise three Educational Technology courses that he also taught at the undergraduate and graduate levels. These courses have been instrumental to the development and success of students in The School of Education.

Dr. Blanchard also spent four years serving as the Director of Education at Hunter Business School and, amid a pandemic, successfully facilitated remote learning strategy within that institution.

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Steven passed away 11/24/25

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Heading to #SXSWEDU 2026 in Austin, TX this March? Be sure to check out my session Beyond the Page: Experiencing Dyslexia & Dysgraphia. More than just a presentation, "Beyond the Page" offers a unique opportunity to directly experience the perceptual and processing challenges that can make reading and writing a formidable task for millions of students. Through a series of carefully crafted, interactive activities, participants will engage with simulations that mimic common dyslexic and dysgraphic experiences. https://schedule.sxswedu.com/2026/events/PP1162194

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Update: Francis (Frank) LaRocca retired as an attorney from NASA after almost 50 years of federal service. He looks forward to relaxing and doing part time pro bono legal work.

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Vincent Panettiere was not born in a trunk at the Princess Theatre in Pocatello, Idaho, but in Brooklyn, New York.

He graduated from St. John’s University and went to graduate school at Boston University’s School of Public Communication. After college, he became a sports writer for the wire service United Press International (UPI) and later wrote for the Boston Herald, a major daily newspapers in that city before Rupert Murdochized it.

After holding executive positions at Westinghouse Broadcasting, CBS and Xerox he moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a screen writer. One script was optioned by Twentieth Century Fox, but not produced. Three other projects were optioned by now defunct production companies and also not produced.

He became a licensed and bonded literary agent representing writers and directors in television and films. He made deals for writers and directors on TV series (Xena, The Untouchables, Babylon 5, etc.); two independent features were produced; numerous indie/MOW film scripts were sold as well. He also had a client’s book published and another’s play produced.

During the same time, Panettiere was certified by the Major League Baseball Player’s Association (MLBPA) to serve as an agent for major league and professional baseball players. Clients he represented played in the major leagues for the Boston Red Sox, St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals.

Objecting to the standard means of financing independent films, Panettiere sought non-traditional funding for his writer/director clients. His journey through the murky world of cyberspace was chronicled in the book The Internet Financing Illusion published in 2007. There is more information about that and other books on the website www.vincentpanettiere.com.

Following his non-fiction look at the dark-side of the internet, Panettiere wrote

the novels: A Woman to Blame, These Thy Gifts, The Scopas Factor, The Music of Women and Shared Sorrows. All can be purchased where fine books are sold.

He is currently writing his sixth novel.

Panettiere continues to live in Los Angeles and, while not born there, has had dinner in Pocatello, Idaho.

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Michael S. Fey, Ph.D. '69

From the SJU Swim Team at SJU in 1969-1972, I served as a Chemical Officer in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam Era. I returned to school for my Masters at LSU and then for my Ph.D. at Cornell University. I currently run a rare coin business and chair the Institute for Silver Dollar Education and Research. I served on the Board of the 26,000 member American Numismatic Association, and was the Senior Instructor for Collecting and Investing in Silver Dollars at their Summer Seminar in Colorado Springs. I've now published 15 books on silver dollars. My CV at rcicoins.com/curriculavitae.asp also shows athletic achievements which include 7th at the FINA Masters World Swimming Championships, silver and bronze medals at the National Senior Olympics in swimming and pickleball and several NJ State Masters records in swimming and power lifting. I value my education and the many friendships I shared while at SJU. Let's keep in touch. Go Redmen!

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Blessings! Class of '75 with a BA in Secondary Education/Biology.

God is good!

Having graduated from St. John's, I continued to enter into the Christian Ministry as a Pastor.

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Obituary

James Charles Hughes, 70 (Class of 76,78) passed away at his home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by family. Born in Flushing, Queens, Jim was a man of sharp wit, immense professional integrity, and a deep love for his family.

After graduating from St. John’s University, Jim moved out west to attend Loyola Law School. He built a distinguished 40+ year career in real estate law, serving as a partner at both Loeb & Loeb and Greenberg Glusker before founding his own law practice. He was highly respected for his expertise in real estate land use law, and both colleagues and friends will remember him for his pro bono legal work and the generous spirit with which he mentored the young people in his life.

Those who knew Jim well knew of his love of the open road. He spent many happy hours driving and maintaining his collection of Porsches and Corvettes, among other classic cars. At home, he was rarely without a book in his hand or a German Shepherd at his feet.

Out of all his many accomplishments, Jim’s favorite title was “Papa.” His granddaughter, Kennie, was his pride and joy, and the time they spent together was the highlight of his later years.

Jim is survived by his wife, Cristina (SJU 76, 78.) children, Amanda and Brendan; granddaughter, Kennedy; and siblings Jack, Jeanne, Joe, Jerry, and Julie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Irene., both St. John’s Alum

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I earned my master's degree from Hunter College, CUNY in 1963. My professional career began at W.T. Clarke Junior-Senior High School, UFSD, where I taught Social Studies and English from 1959-1963, and then taught American History from 1963-1965. Then I was an assistant principal at R.C. Murphy Junior High School from 1965-1967, then moved on to Assistant Principal at West Melville High School from 19767-1974. After that, I became Principal at East Hampton High School from 1974-1993. Then I was an Associate Professor in education at Southampton College, Long Island University from 1994-1998.

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Alumnus Leo Kanawada '80Ph.D recently published a book titled MEMORABLE HISTORICAL SNAPSHOT OF

THE HISTORICAL JESUS OF NAZARETH: THE MAN.

– In this riveting novelized history of the poignant events and activities of Jesus during his three-year ministry of teaching and preaching and portraying his vision of a Kingdom of God on Earth for all mankind, THE HISTORICAL JESUS OF NAZARETH: THE MAN (published by AuthorHouse, January 2026) provides a revealing eye-witness account of the personal commitment of Jesus and his journey. And it is David of Zebedee who becomes enthralled listening to this young Rabbi, this itinerant preacher, this Jesus from Nazareth.

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Joe Dai a ’97 graduate from the Peter J. Tobin School of Business with a Marketing degree, retired from MacKenzie Door Company this past December after 28 years. He started his career as a salesman right after graduating from St. John’s,  and worked his way up to President and Chief Sales Officer, where he sold over $100,000,000 in commercial entries.

Through his career at MacKenzie, Joe did the doors at some of the most historic landmarks in NYC, like the Statue of Liberty, World Trade Center, AOL Time Warner Center, 66 Hudson Yards, The Culture Shed @ Hudson Yards, Grant's Tomb, and Empire State Building, just to name a few.  Sticking with his St. John’s roots as a past Alumni President, he was recently named the South Florida Alumni Ambassador, where he is on the Alumni Board and helping to build up the South Florida Alumni Association. South Florida has over 3500 alumni, and Joe and the Board want to welcome all to the newly formed Alumni association. We look forward to seeing Alumni at our next planned event in South Florida!

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Christina Bezas '13J.D. and Erik Snipas '09CCPS, '14J.D

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Christina Bezas '13J.D. and Erik Snipas '09CCPS, '14J.D

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Christina (Bezas) Snipas, St. John’s School of Law Class of 2013 and Erik Snipas St. John’s School of Law Class of 2014 have welcomed the birth of our third child, Theodore (Theo) Joseph Snipas, on November 12, 2025.

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Elizabeth Rose Adam ‘18SJC and Jacob Farnham '18TCB, '19M.S. 

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Elizabeth Rose Adam ‘18SJC and Jacob Farnham '18TCB, '19M.S. 

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We (with our 3 cats) are currently living in CT, where I am a Director of Campus Ministry at a Catholic high school and Jacob is a CPA. This past year, we celebrated a lot of great St. John’s victories - we finally got to witness the Men's Basketball team in March Madness (we went to round 1 in Providence), and then my whole family went to the game against Alabama because my mom and sister are alumni from there.

We’ve also spent a lot of the past year reminiscing about our times as Johnnies, especially around athletics. One of our best friends was DJ “DSPN” who graduated with us in 2018 and unexpectedly passed away in April. Jacob, DJ & I were active members of RedZone and attended many games together, home and away. Those RedZone trips and cheering on the Johnnies together made our school spirit and our relationship so much stronger!

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Angela Tomei Robinson MS MLS ASCPcm ;'79, '85 - continues advocating with co-presenting this past year at NYSCLA in Albany, NY with Dr. Rodney Rohde PhD on Quality Long-Term Solutions to Workforce Shortages - particularly Medical Laboratory Science. Also was featured on two podcasts from Classroom to Bench as well as on the Stellar Success w/ Dr. Tudor Francu MD - Shining a Light on the Unsung Heroes of Healthcare. Finally CAP TODAY published article co-authored with Dr. Alan Wu PhD on how TV and Film Misportrayal of the Laboratory. Locally - at SJU - she continues in the Mentoring Program to support future Medical Laboratory Professionals & in NYS continues to serve as Extended Board Member in the Office of Professions NYS SED to assure qualified board certified and licensed medical laboratory scientists and technicians perform and manage the quality standards of laboratory testing for patient care.

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College of Health Professionals - Clinical Laboratory Science (now nationally standardized to Medical Laboratory Science)

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Director of Performing Arts Medicine at the Friedman Health Center for The Performing Arts in New York City. Friedman Health Center is subsidized by the Arts and administered by Mr. Sinai Hospital. Dr. Louis Galli is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopedics, Mt. Sinai Medical Center.

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Class of 1964 with a BS in Chemistry, St. John's Baseball team in 1963 and 1964 (Metro Conference Champions '63 and '64, NCAA Regional finalist in '63, Semi-finalist in '64).

Retired from North Dakota State University in May 2023 after 50 years of service as a Professor in Chemistry and Vice President of Research.

Specialized in organometallic chemistry, publishing over 200 articles on chemistry and materials, and obtained 40 US patents. Honored with two distinguished professorships and several research awards at NDSU. Consultant to over 40 US companies and 10 foreign companies. I gave lectures at more than 50 universities in Europe and Asia. Administratively, as VP of Research, I led the effort by NDSU to achieve the R-1 Carnegie Ranking for the first time in 2011. It holds that ranking today.

I was honored to receive the Outstanding Alumnus Award from St. John's University in 2014.

After retirement, my wife Gert and I moved from Fargo, ND, to Eden Prairie, MN, to be closer to our four children and eight grandchildren. Still busy finalizing new patents and completing manuscripts for publication.

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Deanna Maietta [Zullo] ,'89 BA St John's College of Liberal Arts, '08 MSED Alfred University, was a substance abuse prevention & intervention specialist with the NYC Dept. of Education. She passed away suddenly on June 11,2025. She was the daughter of Doranne Zullo [Seminara] '65 BA University College and the late Peter F. Zullo '63 BA St. John's College and '66 JD  St. John's Law School, the sister of Andrea Zullo-Stein and the wife of Vinny Maietta for almost 35 years.  She will be deeply missed by her many friends and students, who loved her. Her ready smile and infectious laugh will be remembered forever.

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Dennis O'Connor, a McCallen Society member, volunteers and helps others tap into NY’s Fund House. Read the full article here: How One Retiree Is Helping Others Tap Into NY’s Fund House - The Tablet

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Dennis O'Connor spends a lot of his spare time hunting for hidden treasure. But he's not searching for riches for himself. Instead, he's doing it for others.

O'Connor, a retired NYPD lieutenant and graduate of St. John's University, likes to peruse the New York State Comptroller's website to see if anyone he knows is entitled to unclaimed funds the state is holding.

And if they have any money owed, O'Connor explains how they can get it.

The New York State Comptroller's website contains a database of all the names of individuals and institutions that, for whatever reason, have unclaimed funds to which they are entitled. The website also includes a form people can fill out to claim them.

"It's a fun hobby," O'Connor said, exclaiming his penchant for scouting for funds on the website.

It's something he got into it by accident.

"Somebody showed me the website years ago, and I found it fascinating. And then my neighbor turned out to have had an old bank he forgot about when he moved," O'Connor said. "He got a letter from a company offering to get his unclaimed funds for him for a 15% fee. ... But really, you could do it for free if you just go online."

What exactly are unclaimed funds? While the words "unclaimed funds" might sound dull, it's actually a potential windfall for people attached to the funds.

Unclaimed funds are monies from dormant bank accounts, insurance policies, stocks, bonds, estate proceeds, and other holdings belonging to New Yorkers. Banks and other institutions are required by law to make every effort to contact those listed on the accounts. However, if they are unable to make contact, they turn the funds over to the New York State Comptroller - the state's chief financial officer - for safekeeping.

For example, if a person opens a bank account and then forgets about it, after a period of time (usually five years), the account is declared dormant, and the bank turns the funds over to the comptroller.

"It's usually because people have moved and the contact information is out of date," New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli explained.

"There really are many different ways that you may get separated from your money. We hold the accounts for safekeeping," DiNapoli added. "Those accounts never expire. So that's why we always encourage people to check our website."

O'Connor, who teaches criminal justice at an Upstate New York college, likes hunting for funds because it reminds him of his days at the NYPD when he had to use his skills as an investigator.

Several months ago, O'Connor expanded his search to include churches in the Diocese of Brooklyn.

He's a fan of Currents News, DeSales Media's news program, and he particularly enjoys "Pulse of the Parish," a segment in which anchor Christine Persichette introduces viewers to parishioners who devote their energies to their neighborhood church.

After O'Connor viewed segments of "Pulse of the Parish" in 2024, he went to his computer and started typing the names of the churches profiled into the database to see if they were owed funds.

"I found 'Pulse of the Parish' so uplifting. It portrays some of the nicest people, just ordinary citizens, helping out," he recalled. "I said to myself, 'Maybe I can do something to help these people.' And sure enough, I typed in the names of the parishes, and four or five accounts popped up."

According to DiNapoli's office, the comptroller oversees $19 billion in unclaimed funds - some of which date as far back as the 1940s. In Fiscal Year 2023-2024, the office processed 770,000 claims and returned $504 million to rightful owners.

"Certainly, in these difficult economic times, there's no reason for us to be holding on to these accounts of this money," DiNapoli said. "We want people to be aware of the program so we get the money back in their pockets."

The average unclaimed fund amount is between $50 and $100, but some accounts are worth several thousand dollars.

"Could you imagine if we got that money back into the economy?" O'Connor said.

O'Connor, a member of the Knights of Columbus, said the education he received from Vincentian Fathers at St. John's University plays a role in his desire to help.

"The Vincentians were all about serving," he explained. "I feel like this is my small way of serving people, even though it's a very small way."

O'Connor even helped DeSales Media Group, the ministry that produces TheTablet and Currents News. One day, he typed the company's name into the comptroller's website and found several accounts. He got in touch with a company representative to let them know.

The accounts - which stemmed from insurance policies, vendor fees, and other activities - were worth $32,370.

Around the same time, Vincent LeVien, director of external affairs for DeSales Media, was contacted by a representative of DiNapoli's office who told him that DeSales had funds waiting to be claimed.

He immediately contacted DeSales Media's Finance Department, which filled out the form, submitted it, and received the funds.

"It's a pretty seamless process," he said. "The biggest thing is a lot of people don't know about unclaimed funds and they should."

O'Connor would like to spread awareness of the unclaimed funds program.

"It would be great if churches put the comptroller's website in their bulletins," he said.

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Dennis O'Connor spends a lot of his spare time hunting for hidden treasure. But he's not searching for riches for himself. Instead, he's doing it for others.

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Lara (Albrechcinski) McCreven '22Pharm.D. and Nick McCreven '20CCPS

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Lara (Albrechcinski) McCreven '22Pharm.D. and Nick McCreven '20CCPS

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My wife, Lara (Albrechcinski) McCreven (PharmD Class of 2022) and I (CCPS Class of 2020) were officially married on June 21, 2025. We met during our freshman year at St. John's when we each lived in Donovan Hall and were in the Honors Program together.

On November 1, 2025, we celebrated at our wedding reception with 15 of our amazing St. John's alumni friends! See the photo attached. Even though we were missing a few who could not make it, we felt incredibly lucky and grateful to be surrounded by our beloved Johnnies. After our wonderful years together in school, we continue to make lifelong memories. We are St. John's!!

Featured in this photo from left to right:

Penny Charidemou, Class of 2020 and Master of Science in Education Class of 2021

Jillian Brudi, Class of 2020

Mathew Fontanez, PharmD Class of 2022

Michelle Chin, PharmD Class of 2022

Thomas Boehrer, Class of 2021 and current Assistant Director of First-Year Academic Advising

Dawn Nguyen, PharmD Class of 2022

Nick McCreven, Class of 2020

Lara (Albrechcinski) McCreven, PharmD Class of 2022

Fred Hoffmann, Class of 2020

Brianna Corallo, Class of 2020

Kyla Porter, Class of 2020

Armando DeChalus, Class of 2020

Ilissa Kemper, Class of 2020

Noah Sausville, Class of 2020

Joseph Clifford, Class of 2019 and J.D. Class of 2021

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Charlie Wroblewski was named Legionnaire of the Year by the Nassau County American Legion at their Convention. He has been a Legion member for over 48 years and has served as Adjutant and currently as Chaplain at Edwin Welch, Jr., Post 1132 in Seaford, New York. He is active in various organizations in the Seaford Community.

St. John's College 1963

St. John's Law School 1966

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Co-authored a new children's book with my 10-year-old grandson, Luke.

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Co-authored a new children's book with my 10-year-old grandson, Luke.

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My grandson, Luke, expressed interest in writing my next children's book together.

We came up with the story of Sally, a lost stingray trying to find her way home with the help of a friendly sea turtle, after a hurricane blows her away from Stingray City, Grand Cayman, all the way to Cozumel, Mexico.

Together we selected photos from my underwater photo files, wrote the dialogue and text, and Sally Stingray Finds Her Way Home is now on Amazon, published by Best Publishing Company, December 2025.

Visit www.milabooks.com for more informaton, or check out the Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Sally-Stingray-Finds-Her-Home/dp/1947239368/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y74SQUNDQB63&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.ol5xwPdCs88Z-_iRSi5h7g.XfSyzUL4lwq-xqxgBps724wZflWWHPIBclPZCLoN4pg&dib_tag=se&keywords=sally+stingray&qid=1767325567&s=books&sprefix=%2Cstripbooks%2C128&sr=1-1

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Pat Farley Obituary October 15, 2025 - Smith Family Mortuaries & Crematory

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View Pat Farley’s obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

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I recently got married to my husband, who is also a proud St. John’s alum, in New Rochelle this past February. We went with fellow alum DJ Zeke, who did an amazing job with the music for our wedding! My husband Brett graduated in May 2017 and began his career in audit at KPMG, where he earned his CPA, and now works as a cost accountant at Marc Jacobs International. I graduated in 2015 from the School of Education and went on to earn a Master’s degree in TESOL from Hunter College as well as a Master’s degree in Educational Leadership from The College of Saint Rose. I’m currently a teacher with the New York City Department of Education. We’re excited to be relocating to Maryland soon and would love to connect with fellow St. John’s alumni in the area!

Email: Shaakira93@gmail.com

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New drug article by Robert J. Fuentes '77Pharm

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New drug article by Robert J. Fuentes '77Pharm

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Dr. Robert Fuentes, currently residing in Sarasota FL area, co-authored a major international review article with colleagues in Germany & UK entitled: Pharmacovigilance and bioethics: the importance of a neglected relationship. Published Dec 2025 in peer-reviewed journal, Frontiers in Drug Safety. Free download access at: Frontiers | Pharmacovigilance and bioethics: the importance of a neglected relationship

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Frontiers | Pharmacovigilance and bioethics: the importance of a neglected relationship

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This study examines the critical, yet often neglected, link between bioethics and pharmacovigilance—disciplines that collectively aim to ground drug therapie…

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Cecilia Donohue contributed to two volumes of scholarly literary essays in 2025. Her article entitled "Inspiring Travels with Charley: John Steinbeck and the Millennial Multitiered Quest" appeared in Steinbeck's Uneasy America: Rereading Travels with Charley", a volume published by the University of Alabama Press. In addition, her essay "Scaling the 'Ladder of Years': Anne Tyler's Trilogy of Aging" was included in Palgrave Press's Fiction and Poetry to Help Us Age: Criticism and Reflections by Professors of Literature. She currently serves as an Associate Editor of The Steinbeck Review.

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St. Vincent's College, 1974; College of Business Administration, 1980

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Steve's debut novel, Questioner:  An AI/Legal Thriller, will be released Nov. 18!

In addition to having been a litigator in private practice, Steve is also the author of the legal treatise Modern Privacy and Surveillance Law (Matthew Bender 2006) and, in seventeen years of writing semi-annual updates, has studied AI, Big Data, quantum computing, virtual/augmented reality, cybersecurity, and related issues.   Steve graduated from Syracuse University with a degree in creative writing, and received an MBA in Computer Applications and Information Science from NYU before earning his J.D. from St. John’s.

Questioner is a tale of adventure, challenge, love, and peril.

Meet Q, the spontaneously conscious corporate AI.  Q is the Singularity.  The AI that surpasses human cognitive abilities – secretive, murderous, with instant access to all the wicked experience of the world.

Racing against time, ex-judge Martin Bavarius, tech CEO Felix West, and Selena MacKenzie, the AI theorist/attorney who loves and may destroy both men, must discover whether Q is benign or the monster that will kill them all.

Visit www.steveposnerwriter.com to learn more or preorder the e-book or print edition from Amazon, Barnes & Noble and other online stores. And visit your local bookstore or library to ask for Questioner.

Thanks!

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Jim DeFilippi (BA SJC 1965) has a podcast in which he interviews authors and writers. It’s called BLUE SMOKE AND BLACK INK and you can find it on YouTube.

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Raziel G. Fuentebella Arcega '90SVC,'93MBA

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Raziel G. Fuentebella Arcega '90SVC,'93MBA

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It has been 35 years since my undergraduate years and I am blessed to own my own company, LNR Promotions. I am celebrating 20 years running it and loving every day.