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1950s
William J. Brooks’ 51 and his wife Maxine are living in Shellpoint, a retirement resort community with 400 acres and an 18 hole championship golf course. When William looks back, he thinks of his days at the College and how the Franciscan brothers contributed to so many blessings in life.
Thomas J. Wallace’ 56 wishes everyone a successful year, and is grateful for the education he received at the College. He feels it is a significant contributing factor in all the success he has achieved in his life.
Michael J. McPartland’ 57 is now a retired teacher of English in the NYC Public High Schools and the City University of NY. He celebrates over 56 years of being inspired by his Franciscan education.
1960s
Robert J. Ball’ 61 is thrilled to have had his daughter Kristen and his two grandsons, Jack and James( pictured below), visit the College and learn more about his alma mater.
Donald A. Lomangino’ 64 recently returned from a pilgrimage on the Camino de Santiago in Spain. Donald walked 125 kilometers( 77.7 miles) over eight days. He retired 10 years ago, and now volunteers in a literacy program with the Tulsa City-County Library. He also teaches English as a second language to immigrants.
Robert C. Sloane’ 66 and his wife Pam celebrated the birth of their first grandchild last year, and are extremely happy to be grandparents.
Walter J. Ford’ 67 retired in 2006 from BMW of North America after 19.5 years with the company. Walter was Publications Specialist in the Parts Logistics Department. He now serves as Office Assistant to the Pastor at The Catholic Church of St. Joan of Arc and Our Lady of Mt. Carmel in NY.
Charles Parente’ 68 was elected President of his Home Owners Association of Seville in the Community of Grande Dunes, Myrtle Beach, SC.
John A. Fedele’ 69 retired after 35 years on Wall St. as a systems analyst.
Anthony Santorufo’ 69 is a volunteer in radiation oncology at a cancer care center and is a respite foster parent for intensive treatment children.
1970s
George J. Johansen’ 70 and his daughter Kristin ran the Brooklyn Rock’ n’ Roll Half Marathon in October with 15,000 other runners. George finished 11th in his age group; in 2 hours and 10 minutes. Kristin finished 4th out of the 7,500 women and was the first American born finisher.
Michael P. Magnavita’ 71 still recalls many happy days at the College, and sends greetings to his fellow 1971 graduates.
Kenneth B. Lam’ 72 was recently inducted into the College of Staten Island Hall of Fame for basketball. Kenneth was inducted into the St. Francis College Hall of Fame in 1994.
James M. Cowan’ 73( pictured above, second from the right) was ordained a permanent deacon by Cardinal Timothy Dolan at St. Patrick’ s Cathedral this past June.( Photo: Chris Sheridan.)
Thomas G. Pellinger’ 74 sends his best to Swimming and Water Polo alumni, as well as our current athletes.
Eleanor F. McCabe’ 76 has been enjoying her retirement for almost 25 years, and spends her time traveling and volunteering. She has fond memories of being an evening student, considering it a pleasant and rewarding experience.
June McGrisken’ 76 Retires
After 15 years at St. Francis College, Executive Vice President June McGrisken’ 76 retired from the College, ending a journey that began when she enrolled in the College’ s first fully co-ed classes in 1972. An experienced CPA with an amazing ability to see the big picture and solve the small problems, McGrisken was presented with a St. Clare Medal of Service at her retirement party January 23 and told that a classroom would be named in her honor.
In addition, Kenneth Daly’ 88, President of National Grid New York, announced the June McGrisken National Grid Scholarship and Internship to be awarded every year to a St. Francis accounting student who excels in the classroom. McGrisken is one of the more than 100 St. Francis graduates who worked at National Grid, formerly KeySpan Corp., in the areas of finance, accounting, treasury, human resources, and auditing.
At St. Francis McGrisken was integral to the functioning of the College, overseeing facilities management, finance, human resources, institutional research and planning as well as admissions and student financial services.
In retirement she’ ll be able to spend more time with her family of fellow graduates; husband, Ron’ 80, sister
Timothy J. Houlihan, Chairman of the Board of Trustees John F. Tully’ 67, and President National Grid New York Kenneth D. Daly’ 88 with June McGrisken’ 76.
Elaine’ 77 as well as her sons Ryan’ 10, and Daniel’ 10. ●
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