Bro . Alan Zodda ’ 63 , OSF recently celebrated his 65th Jubilee from entering the Franciscan Brothers from Our Lady of Peace parish . Prior to his retirement , Bro . Alan served as administrative assistant at St . Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows , NY .
Ernie Mortuzans ’ 64 had his photography showcased at the College this past November . His exhibition was entitled “ The Waterside Con Edison Plant , NYC and The Coal Hole Covers of Brooklyn ”. Classmates , friends and family came together in the Callahan Center to support Ernie ’ s photography exhibit . Alumni attendees included David Gearey ’ 64 , Walter Scanlon ’ 64 , Walter Cuff ’ 63 , and Charles O ’ Neil ’ 64 .
David Gearey ’ 64 , Walter Scanlon ’ 64 , Ernie Mortuzans ’ 64 and Walter Cuff ’ 63 .
Edward J . Jaworski ’ 66 expressed this thought : As his class approached its 50th Anniversary , he thought with sadness of those classmates who have passed away , yet feeling such gladness for having known them .
Bro . Adrian Fannon , OSF ’ 67 recently celebrated his 60th Jubilee from entering the Franciscan Brothers from St . Anthony of Padua parish . Bro . Adrian currently ministers at St . Francis Prep in Fresh Meadows , NY .
John P . Russell ’ 67 and his wife are volunteers at a hospice as 11th hour support staff , visiting patients on their last journey . They volunteer in Hernandez County , Spring Hill , FL .
Joseph T . Browne ’ 68 was recently awarded the Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement . The Pro Football Hall of Fame ’ s Ralph Hay Pioneer Award , formerly known as the Dan Reeves Pioneer Award , is presented periodically to an individual who has made significant and innovative contributions to professional football . Joe recently retired as senior executive of the National Football League , after having spent 50 years with the organization . Joseph began his career with the NFL when he was 17 years old , working in the mail room .
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Bro . Thomas W . Barton , OSF ’ 70 recently celebrated his 50th Jubilee from entering the Franciscan Brothers from Our Lady of Angels parish .
Anthony J . Rizzi ’ 70 retired in 2015 after 49 years in health care administration .
James P . Lawler ’ 71 chaired the Annual Celebration of Individuals with Disabilities in Film at the Film Festival at Pace University this past March .
Sr . Margaret A . Merritt , OP ’ 71 recently celebrated her 60th jubilee year as a sister of the Dominican Order .
Reverend Leonard Villa ’ 72 was appointed pastor of St . Paul the Apostle parish in Yonkers . He was ordained in 1986 and had been most recently the administrator of St . John the Evangelist parish in Goshen .
Vincent A . Kucich ’ 73 is now the Regional Chief Medical Officer for Presence Health-Central State Region . He is also a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons , American College of Chest Physicians and the American College of Healthcare Executives .
Omega Delta Chi brothers after attending this year ’ s Terrier Night . Left to right : Luciano J . Marotta ’ 71 , William P . Tully ’ 72 , Ronald T . Maiorino ’ 72 , Al Salsarulo ’ 68 , Michael F . Lynch ’ 72 , Philip S . Defelice ’ 71 , George M . Magliano ’ 67 , and Joseph V . DiMauro ’ 70 .
Joseph T . Browne ’ 68 receiving the Ralph Hay Pioneer Award during the 2016 Pro Football Hall of Fame Enshrinement .
James Brochu ’ 69 in character in his musical play Character Man .
James J . Brochu ’ 69 recently starred in “ Character Man ,” a musical salute to the memorable character actors of Broadway , and which had its run extended due to critical acclaim .
Dennis McDermott ’ 74 with Carol Carver ( Senior Vice President of Commercial Banking , Webster Bank ) and Kevin McGinniss ( President and CEO , Eastern College Athletic Association ).
Dennis McDermott ’ 74 was honored with the ECAC Legends Award at the annual Holiday Festival at Madison Square Garden . McDermott has been Director of Alumni Relations at St . Francis for more
Walter Timpone ’ 72 — SFC Alumnus Joins State ’ s Highest Court
After 30 years serving as a lawyer in public and private practice , Walter Timpone ’ 72 was sworn in as New Jersey State Supreme Court Associate Justice this summer , the highest court in the state .
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“ It is humbling to have been plucked out of the great pool of lawyers to become one of seven justices ,” said Timpone . “ I am seeing many of the critical issues of the day coming across my desk . The work is fascinating and demanding .”
Timpone most recently was a partner at McElroy , Deutsch , Mulvaney & Carpenter , LLP . Before that , he held a variety of positions including at the U . S . Attorney ’ s office in Newark , serving as a federal election monitor , and investigating the NJ Department of Motor Vehicles Inspection Program .
“ My life ’ s experiences , including growing-up very blue collar in Brooklyn , infuse my thinking and decisions . I was a junior high school teacher in Park Slope , a special education teacher in Manhattan , a federal prosecutor in New Jersey as well as a criminal defense attorney in private practice . The return to the
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Justice Timpone
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“ My generation watched many of our peers lose their lives in that war . While it was raging , the College remained a safe haven for us , providing thoughtful discussion and a framework in which to respond to the challenges of the times . Those teachings and guiding principles stayed with me over the years .”
He says he spends a lot of time mentoring young lawyers as a way of giving back , but it was a case as federal prosecutor that produced one of his proudest moments .
“ Two young police trainees came to me after having been told by a mayor and a councilman that they would not be promoted to full status as police officers because they had failed to come out in support of the party during elections .
I charged and convicted the politicians .”
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public sector is a compelling capstone to my many years of practice .” Justice Timpone , who attended St . Francis during the Vietnam War , says it was in college that he learned about the need for social justice and the |
The decision was eventually reversed but the trainees had already become full status and rose to important positions in public service . Justice Timpone is still in contact with them . ● |
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