Tony Keller retired after 53 years at Spectral Dynamics . He and his wife , Maureen , live in San Diego with great views of Mission Bay and Point Loma .

John Hoey recently arrived in Sarasota as a snowbird retreating from NYC and London . He continues to work with Mundoro and Beneficial Capital Corp . The last few months have produced a second granddaughter from his son , Trevor , and the first grandson from his youngest daughter , Johna .

On February 19th , Hubert and Lynn Laubis celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with an anniversary mass and reception .

We were happy to see Richard Sartore at the Prep ’ s Inaugural Veterans Reception in November 2021 .

Frank Apicella is alive and well , semi-retired and living the life at his home / office in Hartsdale , New York . He is looking forward to the in-person 60th year reunion in May .

George A . O ’ Brien self-published three books in 2021 — two under his name and a third called Time of Ends with a co-author , Geoff Robberts .

Jenik R . Radon , Esq . was interviewed by Political Reflection Magazine for an article released in January 2022 on the evolution of world politics .

“ I never liked Latin — but I loved his classes ,” so remarked an alumnus in The Things He Taught . The memoir revisits Charles DaParma ’ s 30-year Prep career ( 1950 – 1980 ) and life through the lens of his own writings and letters , Prep publications and stories , anecdotes , and memories provided by over 50 alumni . He was widely acknowledged to be one of the Prep ’ s most gifted , devoted , and iconic instructors . The print book by Bill Perry ’ 64 is available through amazon . com . All profits from sales will be donated to the Charles W . DaParma ’ 45 Classics Scholarship at the Prep .

Maintaining a 57-year tradition , the Class of 1964 met for its annual Ascension Day dinner at a restaurant in Mamaroneck . A crowd of 40 alums attended . Political discussions were prohibited . Everyone had a very enjoyable evening .

In late 2021 , George Robinson , Ph . D . published his third volume of The Central Park Statues Speak . For every volume purchased by the class of ’ 64 , one of George ’ s classmates will gratefully donate the equivalent amount to the John Vrionis ’ 64 Scholarship .

A member of one of the most successful Speech & Debate teams in Prep history ( Class of ’ 65 ), Robert Dolan coaches the team at Lake Mary Prep these days , and his debaters took 1st and 2nd place at the Inaugural National Civics and Debate Championship .

In November 2021 , Daniel McDermott was awarded the Distinguished Service Award from the American Institute of Marine Underwriters for 40 + years of service to the marine industry .

Pro Football Player Ndamukong Suh credits Joe Moglia ’ 67 with teaching him the principles of financial literacy and success . He spotlighted Coach Joe ’ s advice in a Twitter Thread this fall .

If you are one of the 60 or so Fordham Prep Class of ’ 68 members who went to Fordham University and graduated in 1972 , please consider joining Gerry Moss at the 50th reunion on June 3 – 5 . For details , contact George Zambetti at gjzambetti @ gmail . com or Gerry Moss at gmoss616 @ aol . com .

Steph Koenig turned 70 on July 17th , got twin pink rose tattoos in honor of her third battle with cancer , and misses her classmates . She ’ s hoping to reach 99 like her father did , has fond memories of her time at the Prep , and is living in a nice place in Asheville , NC .

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