Class Notes
1940s
John J. O’Neill ’42
continues to be a
strong supporter of the
College and recently
celebrated 6 0 years as a
member of the American
Chemical Society.
He continues to have
many fond memories
of his alma mater.
Philip R. Harris ’48 announces the publication of his
5 3rd and final book, Developing High Performance
Leaders (Routledge). The book covers five aspect
of the leadership process; human behavior and
performance, communications, cultural influences,
organizational relations, and change management.
1950s
Philip A. Buttling ’59 met with his former classmates this past summer for an informal reunion. He
is happy to be able to stay in touch with great friends.
1960s
Bro. Emmett Corry, OSF ’60 recently celebrated
6 0 years as a Franciscan Brother.
John O’Rourke ’65 was appointed President-Elect
by the American Medical Association. O’Rourke has
spent more than 4 0 years in the health care industry.
Among his jobs before retiring were president of the
central region for WellPoint Health Networks, deputy
director of the Federal HMO program and a senior
policy analyst for the U.S. Surgeon General.
Golden Jubilee celebrants Bro. William A. Boslet, OSF ’70, Superior General of the Franciscan
Brothers, Bro. Norman Smercak, OS ’66, Bro. Xavier Castaldo, OSF ’72, Bro. Michel Bettigole, OSF,
Bro. Franciscus Rowles, OSF, Bro. Kevin Smith, OSF, and Bro. Patrick Murphy, OSF ’68, and Bro.
Joseph Gallagher, OSF ’68.
Edwin R. Westley ’65 is head of the Jackson Heights
Beautification Group, an all-volunteer organization
that sponsors street cleanups and orchestral
concerts in addition to creating more green spaces
and preserving the Jackson Heights historic district.
Mary E. Hines ’67 has retired as president of Carlow
University, and currently resides in Pittsburgh, PA.
Bro. Joseph Gallagher, OSF ’68 celebrated his
Golden Jubilee as a Franciscan Brother last year.
Bro. Joseph is pictured here on the right with fellow
Jubilee celebrants Bro. William A. Boslet, OSF ’70,
Superior General of the Franciscan Brothers,
Bro. Norman Smercak, OS ’66, Bro. Xavier
Castaldo, OSF ’72, Bro. Michel Bettigole, OSF,
Bro. Franciscus Rowles, OSF, Bro. Kevin Smith,
OSF, and Bro. Patrick Murphy, OSF ’68.
Bro. Lawrence Boyle, OSF ’69 recently celebrated
his Golden Jubilee as a Franciscan Brother.
1970s
Bro. Padraic G. Campbell, OSF ’71 recently
celebrated his Golden Jubilee as a Franciscan
Brother.
Steven Morisi ’75 worked with fellow St. Francis
alumni Stef Morisi ’10, Richard Weyhausen ’72,
and Paul Morisi ’06 on a community theater
production of Play On! this summer in Forest Hills
at Our Lady of Mercy Church.
Bro. Edward Wesley, OSF ’68 recently celebrated his
Golden Jubilee as a Franciscan Brother. Bro. Edward
is a Professor of English at St. Francis College.
Philip A. Buttling ’59 and former classmates.
Richard J. Collins
’68 and Thomas J.
Conlon ’70
organized a Pi Alpha
reunion this past
summer in Glen
Cove, NY bringing
together many of the
brothers.
The cast of Play On!
Francis P. Tricamo, Sr. ’77 is now head of a new
Construction Property Risks Division for HCC
Insurance Holdings, Inc. Tricamo has more than
35 years of property insurance and reinsurance
experience, including 10 years in loss control.
Richard J. Collins ’68 and Thomas J. Conlon ’70 and the Pi Alpha reunion.
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