class notes ALUMNI

Janice Goca, Assistant Director of Alumni Relations and Victoria Abdulla ’07, Development Assistant
Please submit all of your Class Notes information to your Class Coordinator, or if there is no coordinator
listed for your class, please send all information to alumni@siena.edu for posting in the magazine.

Update us!
in the afternoon, we attended the
Alumni Memorial Mass, after which
1973 NEWSMAKER
Want to stay connected and Brian Valentine
a hard core group went to dinner at
202-586 -9741
well-informed about the the Century House to conclude the
bgvalentine@verizon.net
goings-on at Siena? Make sure weekend on a high note.
Greetings to all Siena’s commu­
to update the Alumni Relations We also discovered that our class
nity—faculty, students, alumni,
Office with your current con- has two “Santa Claus” representa-
family, and friends!  And greetings
tact information! If you haven’t tives who bring cheer and happiness
to my fellow Siena College 1973
already, send your current to many children. Keep up the good
classmates—I hope everyone had
address, phone number, and work, Dick Kane and Ron Lather.
a wonderful summer. Did anyone Rich Pepe ’71
e-mail to alumni@siena.edu have a memorable vacation last
today! 1962 summer?  Please write to me, and
Joins the staff at Hamilton-
Fulton-Montgomery
Ken Deitcher tell us about it!  BOCES
dukaytravel@att.net   Among all the wonderful achieve-
ments of the Class of 1973, I am
1959 1965 pleased to announce the retirement distinguished law enforcement
Frank Martin Jack Mulvey, Jr. of one of our Siena 1973 classmates career was recognized at a reception
ftmartin@nycap.rr.com jkmulvey@netscape.com from the FBI:  held in his honor on October 31,
David M. Fahey recently retired After almost 29 years with the 2008, at the DubsDread Country
after 46 years as a history professor,
the last 40 of them spent at Miami
1967 FBI, former Bayonne, N.J. resident, Club in Orlando and was attended
Rick Spataro Special Agent Peter D. Yachmetz by family members, friends & col-
University in Ohio. He taught Brit- rspataro001@twcny.rr.com (B.S. Finance) retired on October leagues from the Tampa Division
ish and World History. He authored 61 State Street 31, 2008.  Upon graduation from of the FBI, FBI Headquarters,
or edited a half dozen books, most Malone, NY 12953 Siena, Peter was recruited by the United States Attorneys Office
on temperance and drink in Britain 518 -483-3566 Chase Manhattan Corporation and Middle District of Florida, National
or the United States. He has several accepted a position with the Corpo- Aeronautics & Space Administra-
other books under contract for his
retirement years. His wife, Mary
1968 rate Internal Audit Staff. Over the tion (NASA), United States Secret
Bill McGoldrick next three years, Peter rose to the Service, U.S. Department of State,
Fuller, is an associate professor of position of senior auditor and was The Florida Department of Law
bmcgoldrick@wash-mcg.com
English at Miami University, and responsible for the periodic audit Enforcement, County Sheriff offices
the director of the Ohio Writing
Project. Their daughter, Juliana 1971 of the departments within Chase
Manhattan Corporation for ac-
and local police departments. Peter
is married to Patricia A. Yachmetz
(Jay) Fuller, recently graduated After 37 years, 33,000+ classes,
counting procedures and compliance (Prusek), also formerly of Bayonne.
summa cum laude at the University over 950 women’s varsity softball
with banking regulations. Peter was They have 2 sons. 
of North Carolina at Asheville and and basketball games coached, and
appointed by the Director of the So what are your plans now,
soon will begin graduate work in not one sick day, Rich Pepe ’71
FBI as a special agent of the Federal Peter?  Have any good retirement
sociology at  Ohio  State. retired from teaching English and
Bureau of Investigation (FBI) on advice for the rest of us? 
At our 50th class reunion week- coaching at Schalmont High School
January 21, 1980.  Peter held numer-
in Rotterdam, N.Y. this June. In
end, Francis (Fran) Martin was
awarded the Reverend Benjamin September he will join the staff at
ous special agent and supervisory 1975
positions with the FBI throughout Janet Gutowski Hall
Kuhn, O.F.M., Distinguished Alum- Hamilton-Fulton-Montgomery
his distinguished law enforcement janet.hall@wku.edu
ni Award for specific contributions BOCES near Johnstown N.Y.,
career. Peter’s special expertise in Lynn Rondeau’s March 2009
to improve the Siena community. where he will put all of his experi-
counter-terrorism, hostage negotia- brush with kidney cancer was the
Our class reunion was held on ence to good use as an instructor
tion, and surveillance led him on impetus for a few ’75ers to meet in
Friday, June 5, 2009, and was at- in their “Careers in Education”
numerous domestic and interna- Albany in June, and to tag along
tended by 48 of our classmates and program. In an interesting role
tional assignments, including the US with the class of ’74 as they cel-
their guests at a wonderful dinner in reversal, his new boss will be Jay
Embassies of Kuwait, the Bahamas, ebrated their 35th reunion (ours is
Siena’s newest house at 33 Fiddlers DeTraglia ’93 who was his Siena
and the UK. Peter’s expertise helped next year, but more about that later).
Lane. We succeeded in raising over student teacher years ago, proving
to free a U.S. kidnapping hostage I joined Lynn (who’s doing fine),
$25,000 to establish a scholar- that networking is not just for
in Bogotá, Colombia. Since 2002, Julianne Martorana/Grennen,
ship from our class. Several of our business majors.
Peter’s final assignment with the FBI Marcia Cappuccilli and Peggy
classmates attended the Saturday was lead criminal investigator for the
morning President’s Circle Cham- 1972 Kennedy Space Center, as member
Naughton Marshall (OK, she’s
actually class of ’76) for an outdoor
pagne Brunch and Distinguished Jack Callahan of a resident FBI agency in Tampa, dinner on Saturday night, where we
Alumni Awards Ceremony. Later Jackcallahan33@gmail.com Florida. Peter’s extraordinary and

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reminisced—without censors—in long one, so make sure you check
front of Jule’s daughter Katie (’10). two issues before you give up on Newsmakers
Later, we went to the ’74 dinner, seeing your stuff in print. Mean-
where we found President Kevin while, enjoy your fall and keep in
Mullen entertaining the gang. By touch. It won’t be long before we
the way, please keep Fr. Kevin are all together again on another
in your prayers, as he has a hip spring day at our 35th reunion.
replacement scheduled for July.
This might be the beginning of his 1977
Six Jillion Dollar Man makeover— Linda Fitzsimmons
allowing for inflation. I’ll keep you lfitzsimmons@hvc.rr.com Lee “Long Ball” Borko ’79, Dan O’Connell ’80, Len Shustack ’79
posted.
and J.D. Strong ’79
Thanks to Ellen Beberwyk/
Morgan’s proud sister, I have much
1979 Alumni Weekend Golf Tournament winners
Sue Reilly/Hayes
to share about Ellen. After graduat- CLIFTON522@aol.com
ing with a B.S. in chemistry, Ellen their close friend and 1S Hennepin playing like that.” They finished the
522 Chili-Riga Town Line Road
received an M.S. in engineering wingmate Diane Tower/Fitzgerald. scramble format 13 under par and
Churchville, NY 14428
management/statistics from RPI.  Terri and Diane carry the reuniting won by one stroke! Len also played
585-889-2072
She started her career working in even further…both spent a semester in the Saints Alive Mid-Hudson golf
Well, it’s hard to believe that
data analysis/management in the abroad in Denmark while at Siena. tourney, a fundraiser for Siena ath-
our much-anticipated 30-year
pharmaceutical industry.  In 1995 Every year since graduation they letics, back in May. He was joined
reunion has come and gone, but
she became a co-founder of Synter- have gotten together in Chicago or there by ’79ers John Stubenrauch,
many wonderful memories remain.
act, a full service contract research northern New Jersey with the other J.D. Strong, and Brian Zwilling.
I think I have enough updates on
organization in Carlsbad, Calif. two US friends who they stayed Congratulations to our classmate
classmates to fill up two or three
As CEO and President, Ellen es- with while in Denmark! Dave Crandall, who was honored at
columns, but I’d like to start with
tablished the company’s business Distance didn’t seem to stop Fr. Kevin Mullen’s President’s Cir-
a few heartfelt thank yous…to
strategy, which focuses on clinical ’79ers from getting to Alumni cle/Distinguished Alumni Awards
Dave Smith, who arranged for the
trials, data management, statistics Weekend. Greg Garvin came from brunch on Saturday. He received the
stunning on-campus locale for our
and medical writing, as well as FDA Houston, Texas where he relocated Dr. Egon Plager Award for Humani-
gathering (the mansion and gardens,
submissions for the medical device, a year or two ago. He reports that tarian Effort, for all the work he has
dubbed 33 Fiddlers, also houses
biotechnology and pharmaceutical he loves the heat and is very happy done over the past 20+ years with
Dave’s office…a beautiful place to
industries. In addition to multiple with his new community. Wilma the creation and sustaining of the
come to work every day although
awards in her field, Ellen received Kahler/Wells travelled from another Donna Murray/Crandall Founda-
he insists he DOES NOT use the
the 2008 Athena Pinnacle Award, sunny locale, Phoenix, Ariz. She’s tion (Donna Murray/Crandall is a
steam room and sunken tub in his
which recognizes organizations taking a deep breath, preparing for deceased member of our class of ’79)
“executive washroom”!)…to Maggie
that, through the development and the adventure of having THREE to help those with Cystic Fibrosis
Simone (wife of Ralph Simone)
promotion of skilled and talented kids in college next year. I enjoyed (see story in another section of this
who volunteered to compile all our
women, have had a significant talking to Wilma about how musical magazine). Dave, we’re inspired
favorite Siena-era tunes (Maggie
impact in the technology, life science her family is…all her kids play (and by how you turned your personal
told me she already had most of the
and healthcare sectors in the San actually practiced over the years!) tragedy into an opportunity to assist
requested music on her iPod. One
Diego area. She was a finalist for the instruments, and Wilma herself has many others in a meaningful way.
of her brothers played percussion
Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the been known to accompany them Oops, just noticed that I’m way
with rocker Todd Rundgren, and
Year Award in 2006, and semi-final- on her clarinet at holiday con- over the word limit for my column
she’s been a huge fan of ’70s music
ist again in 2008. Ellen lives in San certs at church. Ed Frieberg came and I still have loads of tales left to
ever since)…to Michele Williams/
Clemente, Calif. with her husband, from New Orleans where he’s the tell. To be continued…and please,
Brennan, who combined photos
Jim Mossler, and daughter, Kara.  pediatric critical care chief at Tulane please don’t stop sending me scoops.
from classmates with yearbook
Her son Brian is a graduate student University and Medical Center. Summer vacations, kids’ accomplish-
and Alumni Office pictures to put
at UC Davis. Read more about When I googled Ed post-reunion ments, get-togethers with other
together a stunning PowerPoint
Ellen’s company at http://www. to get his title, I learned that he was alumni…keep ‘em coming.
presentation that entertained us
synteract.com/about/About.aspx. named one of the top doctors in his
all evening, punctuated with a few
Thanks to Facebook, I discovered
that Greg Bell is married with two
groans and laughs at hairstyles and specialty in New Orleans, and in 1980
wardrobe items! Louisiana by regional publications. Diane DeSilva
children—a 16-year old daughter Congrats and keep up the good
As we enjoyed each other’s Diane0429@gmail.com
and a 14-year old son. He has of- work, Ed!
company at the reunion, prom- Greetings, Class of ’80!
ficially qualified for sainthood as a Len Shustack wasted no time
ises were made to do a better job I am now local (Clifton Park),
special-ed teacher in Albany for the finding me during the reunion cock-
of staying in touch. One group and willing to keep everyone
past 30 years. He is also the owner tail hour to report that his golf four-
of classmates has perfected that aware of just how much we have
of Guthrie/Bell Productions, a some (Len, Lee Borko, J.D. Strong,
art. Terri Dupre/Sleasman, Jane all accomplished! I became a
concert promotion company special- and Dan O’Connell ’80) succeeded
Barnes/Casale, Mollie Austin/Bell, grandmother to Ella Lynn Grant
izing in jam bands and roots rock in dethroning the 13-year reigning
and Karen Beha/Wentworth, all on March 8, 2009. Joyce Miller
concerts at nightclubs, theatres and champions at the Alumni Weekend
of whom live in the Capital District and Paul McLean worked together
arenas. He’s looking forward to our Golf Tournament at Briar Creek.
area, have gone out for a Sunday as student assistants at the Siena
reunion next year, and is already on The group did their ritual breakfast
night girls’ dinner every month or library more than 30 years ago.
the committee. Since he was also at at the Wolf Road Diner, followed by
two for the past 30 years! They said They’re again working together
the ’74 reunion, I got to hug him in a pre-tourney toast of bloody marys
it sometimes takes them an entire at a college library: this time, at
person. that Dan whipped up from his car
two months to coordinate family Adirondack Community College
Speaking of Facebook, you can trunk bar. Len comments, “I think
calendars and pick a free night. In in Queensbury, N.Y.! Joyce is a
find me under janet.hall@wku.edu that might have been the difference,
addition, once or twice a year, they professor of library science and
if you’d like to say hello or send an because once we got started we were
do a road trip to Ipswich, Mas- has been ACC’s reference and
update. Please be advised that the loose and hot, birdying two of our
sachusetts for an overnight with instruction librarian since 1995. Paul
lag time for the Alumni News is a first three holes…and we just kept

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joined the administration in 2008, as eldest daughter was graduating from Siena’s first ever appearance. In for being a driving force of optimism,
the coordinator of distance learning. high school that weekend. Stan has attendance were 1985 alumni Paul commitment, and leadership. He
Their offices are next door to each been working at Campbell Soup and MaryBeth Sniffen/Finnerty, works to recruit and mentor vol-
other. Paul has been known to Company as the director of IT Sales Kevin and Deb Ramski/ unteers, and plans logistics at local
regale Joyce with classic jokes that Systems for 24 years. His tenure Coman, Mark Stiner, Sean seminars. It is no surprise that Kevin
Father Mackin used to tell. Please included multiple stops in a variety Stack, Dom Sabatino, Pat Britt is described as a “friend and educator
send me your news at diane0429@ of field sales roles before moving to along with Bill Morgan ’84 and to all of us when we least expect it but
gmail.com and I will be sure to corporate headquarters, and spend- Matt Morgan ’08. need it the most,” and he has a unique
update everyone in future issues! ing the last 10 years in Camden, N.J. Save the Date! Next June 4–6, ability to lead by bringing out the best
Sheila and Stan will be married 24 2010 is our 25th Reunion week- in others. Congratulations, Kevin!!!!
1982 years this fall and have 3 children: end. Mark your calendars now to If you have not joined Facebook,
Bob Young Lauren, 18, will be a sophomore at attend this fun event. For those of think about it. I joined about a year
RYoung60@aol.com St. Bonaventure; Michael, 14; and you who attended the 20th, you ago and found that a number of class-
As Class Coordinator, I have a Hannah, 13. They currently live in will remember the Class of 1985 mates are on there—it has been fun
long way to go to live up to the flow Medford, N.J., after stops in Bing- knows how to throw a party! We reconnecting. Don’t be shy, keep those
of information that Elvira (Class hamton, N.Y., Schenectady, N.Y., are starting to plan now, so if you class notes coming.
of ’83) supplies with each update. I and Crofton, Md. Stan said he was have any ideas, send them along
had considered creating a fictitious nostalgic for his TeePee Rowdies to bjork90@comcast.net or to 1988
update to generate some response, days as he watched Siena in the mfinnerty@siena.edu. Also, once Paula Cacossa
but decided to keep to a few simple NCAA Tourney this winter. again, we would like to have a Pc888@comcast.net
facts, and ask all reading this to send I have a special invitation to photo presentation (not sure of Hi Class of 1988!
me an update for the next issue.  anyone in our class who wants to be the format yet) so if you have any Phil Hoshue wrote, “It seems like
A few items I can offer to get the kept in the loop. An idea has been ideas or pictures, send them to yesterday I was having chicken wings
ball rolling: my oldest son, Robert, hatched by a classmate in “the Buff” bjork90@comcast.net. All photos at the Ratskellar or trying to get into
graduated from NYU this year as (you can all guess who). The idea must be scanned and sent via the “21 Club” by sneaking by Mrs. V
a recording engineer and musi- centers on our “50th” year with a email or on a CD/DVD (to Ron with a fake ID.” Phil married a Siena
cian, and my second oldest, Jeffrey, birthday bash to celebrate a half cen- & Cathy). If you don’t know how Alumna in 1996—Julia Goldin ’91.
graduated high school this June and tury on earth, and a great excuse to to scan your old photos, ask your They have one daughter, Siena, 9. They
will be entering the freshman class get together before our 30th reunion kids…they will do it for you… live in Bradenton, Fla. where Phil has
at Siena in the fall. Last weekend, in 2013. We are still in the very infant seriously. a laboratory supply and equipment
I attended one of the state of stages of planning and would like We only have 269 valid email company. Business is great and the
Connecticut’s high school lacrosse to have input. A committee is being addresses for our class. Updates water is fine. If there are any Siena
championship games for Fairfield formed, so please send an e-mail if would be great! Updated contact alumni in the Tampa Bay area—give
Prep where Brendan, second oldest you want to be in on the planning of info can be sent to Marybeth Phil a shout at philius01@yahoo.com.
of Mike and Bettianne Baldwin, this “original” event. Finnerty’s attention at mfinner-   Karen Weaver/Novelli is a teacher
scored two goals in their fourth Unfortunately I have some very ty@siena.edu or 518-782-6818. of physics, chemistry, biology and
state championship in as many sad news to report. Our friend and MB set up a Facebook group, so ecology.  She is now living in Croton-
years. He will be attending Holy classmate Don Schneider passed anyone on Facebook can join the on-Hudson in N.Y. with her two sons
Cross in the fall.  away in March. Don will be missed. “Siena Class of ’85 25th Reunion Johnny, 16, and Michael, 15.
I hope that this brief update gets I know I will always remember his Group” to participate, and keep   Rachel Sahut/Parent is happily
some emails generated for the next sharp wit and his infectious laugh. up to date as we plan. We are also married and living in Boise, Idaho. She
issue, and I look forward to hearing Shout-outs go to: Rob Karath, looking for committee members. works at Saint Alphonsus, a Trinity
from many! Maureen Mc Cormick, Anthony Anyone interested? Let us know! Health hospital, as an IT project man-
Vettoretti, and Virginia Smith. ager. Her oldest daughter, Allison, is
1983 Where are you and what have you 1987 entering her junior year at University
been up to? Gerry McAndrew of Portland. Aaron, who just turned
Elvira Altimari-Jaeger
60 Wyatt Rd Geraldine.m.candrew@comcast. 18, reports to recruit training for the
Garden City, NY  11530 1984 net USMC in early July. Nicholas will
eaj6@optonline.net Lisa San Fratello/McCutcheon Donna Neary/Wang has a enter 7th grade and Sean will be in 3rd
Hi all. A major congrats goes 305 The Parkway busy life! During the day, Donna grade in the fall. They enjoy skiing,
out to Ginny Darrow. Ginny Ithaca, NY 14853 is an RN/investigator for the NYS biking, hiking, tennis, and traveling.
received the Reverend Benjamin mcclisa@yahoo.com Department of Health. Donna She wrote, “It has been a blessing to
Kuhn, O.F.M. Award at Reunion continues to be active in the provide Catholic education for our
on June 6, 2009. The award is for 1985 Army Reserves, and is Lieutenant children, which I believe Siena nur-
“specific contributions to improve Catherine & Ron Bjorklund Colonel. She was selected to serve tured in me. We very much enjoy our
the Siena Community.” Thank you bjork90@comcast.net as the Equal Opportunity Advi- spiritual life, and I am so grateful to the
from all your classmates, Ginny, for 14 Stevens Lane sor for the 98th Division (Army Franciscans and Siena’s education. It
sharing your time and treasure with Tabernacle, NJ 08088-9744 Reserve—Rochester, N.Y.), com- is because of Siena, and especially the
our beloved alma mater. A special Ram Verma is a daddy! Edwin pleting the Reserve Components Franciscans, that I have such blessings
thank you to all of you who sent Gayumba Johnson was born on Equal Opportunity Advisor’s in my life—truly, the grace of God!”
congratulations e-mails to Ginny. February 10, 2009 in Morrisville, Vt. Course at the Defense Equal MaryBeth Mc Cusker is living a
All of the e-mails were put together to Ram Gayumba Verma and Jenny Opportunity Management Insti- busy life in Southbury, Conn. She
in a scrap book and presented to Marie Johnson. He was 8 pounds, tute in Florida; graduating on the received her M.B.A. from Fordham
Ginny at the President’s Brunch. 9 ounces and 21.5 inches long. Commandant’s List in June 2008. University in 2000. She has been
She loved the book and was touched Congratulations Ram and Jenny! In her free time, Donna teaches married since 2001 with 3 kids (two
by your thoughtfulness. The Carrier Dome in Syracuse her son Stephen how to drive. step daughters)—Natalie, Danielle
I heard from shout-out Stan unknowingly played host to a mini I also heard that Kevin Grace and Madison. Her oldest daughter is
Pingelski, and wife Sheila Siena reunion in May. Alumni gath- recently received the Volunteer going to University of Delaware in
Coughlin ’85, who were disap- ered to watch Siena men’s lacrosse of the Year Award from HOBY September and youngest daughter is
pointed that they couldn’t make play Syracuse in the first round (Hugh O’Brian Youth Leader- just finishing first grade. She has been
our 25th reunion last year. Their of the NCAA tournament. It was ship). Kevin was complimented working for IBM for the past 12 years

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after finishing her first career at Con
Edision in N.Y. MaryBeth is cur-
night, which was scheduled by our
reunion leadership. The reunion
1990 by settling down last year, and now
he’s a proud papa. Abigail Anne
Janet Shotter/Swierbut
rently the IBM territory marketing schedule called for everyone to Tellstone was born on February
jswierbut@yahoo.com
manager covering Boston. meet at Dapps to relive the good ole 21, 2009. During her first month,
Our two classmates who got days, but most were at Red Square she was up all night, leaving JT and
married after graduating, Gary enjoying the music and company. 1991 his wife, Michele, sleep deprived!
Tallman and Jennifer Hourihan/ Some did make it into Dapps, while Kevin Clarke Right down the road in Saratoga,
Tallman are now living in some only made it to the parking Siena91@optonline.net Ann Malagisi had her first baby
Woodridge, Va. with their three lot—you all know who you are! Hey Class of 1991! a few weeks prior to JT. So if you
daughters, Catherine, Marguerite Saturday’s festivities included an- I heard from Tom Newman last are interested in getting pregnant,
and Jane. Gary will be retiring from other show by the bands on campus, month. After 17 years of working in it looks like all you have to do is
the U.S. Army in July 2009, after 21 with entertainment and activities for the banking industry at JP Morgan drink Saratoga water! Next up is an
years of service. He has accepted a young and old. The bookstore had a and RBS Greenwich Capital, he has update on Stacey Cooper/Porter.
position with the Department of the banner day with everyone stock- started a recruiting firm focused “Coop” married Major Vince Porter
Army, Office of Public Affairs in ing up on the classic Siena items, on financial services. Newman (US Army) in July 1999 and has
the Pentagon. although some were still looking for Resource Group recruits top quality a daughter, Rylei (6 ½—born in
These past few months, I was the Siena College Indian shirts. We support personnel for a wide range Hawaii) and a son, Blake (3 ½—
able to see some old Siena friends. had to remind them it is the Saints of financial services firms as well born at West Point). After Siena,
My Siena roommate, Laura McFall, now. How soon old age sets in! The as the financial divisions of a select she worked in Port Jervis, N.Y. and
recently visited me in Chicago while day wrapped up with various din- group of corporations outside the earned a master’s from the College
she was attending a business confer- ners around campus for the different banking sector. Their functional ex- of New Rochelle. She then lived
ence. She is living in Rochester, N.Y. classes. The combined dinner at pertise is in operations, accounting, in North Carolina, South Korea,
with her husband and two children. Serra Hall included a separate room trading & sales support, credit, risk, West Point and now Georgia. After
Then in April, Jackie O’Grady/ for our class due to the large number client service and project manage- taking five years off from teaching
Sullivan, Regina Dudek and I got in attendance. Everyone enjoyed the ment. More information is available to stay home with the kids, she is
together at Regina’s house in N.J. company, and ate and drank until at www.newmanresource.com. now back full time, and is currently
We had a great time catching up they kicked us out at midnight. We Newman is the managing partner teaching Spanish in Richmond Hill,
while our kids ran around playing. moved the party to Dapps again, and owner of Newman Resource Ga. (near Savannah). She also shared
  Class of ’88—please update your and this time most made it inside. Group. Tom held the title of manag- that Amy Prisco is now living in
e-mail addresses on the Siena alumni For those who did not stay very ing director as head of derivative Ecuador. Finally, Lori Bubb, my
website. When I sent out my e-mail long at Dapps, the Class of ’89 operations at RBS Greenwich former softball teammate, “popped
notices—I got about 50 bounce- (along with ’88 and ’90) got smoked Capital, where he worked from 2001 out” her first child, Lurae Jean on
backs. Thanks! Look forward to in some drinking games by the Class until founding Newman Resource June 2, 2009. I hear she is a “catch!”
hearing from you. of ’99. For a quick laugh, and to see Group in 2008. Prior to joining Here’s hoping she follows in Mom’s
what Saturday night deteriorated RBS, he was a vice president at JP footsteps, and becomes a future
1989 into, go to YouTube and check out Morgan where he worked from 1991
to 2001, holding various positions in
centerfielder for the Saints in 18
Mike Carbonaro “Dapp’s Beer Slide.” In all, it was years! I still would love to share
a great weekend for everyone. If operations management across the news about the rest of you who I
sienanews.1989@yahoo.com
you missed it, plan on going in 2014 fixed income securities and deriva- haven’t heard from! Where are you
3140 10th Street
for our 25th. Thanks to everyone tive businesses. Good luck in your Mark Abdella? Lara Genovesi? Jay
Bethlehem, PA 18020
for making the 20th reunion of the new endeavor, Tom! De Traglia? Pat McGinley? Holly
610 -737-1147
Class of 1989 a resounding success. Keep sending me your notes, or Redman? Shoot me an e-mail, catch
On a not so quiet day in May, we
A last minute note received from just drop me a line to catch up— me on Facebook, call, whatever!
all woke up after a night of parties
Greg Stewart said that the bands nothing is too small to mention. Have a great end of the summer and
and dinners with friends and family,
“Rasin Cane” and “The Throw- All the best! fun filled fall!
trying to remember what we needed
to do today. Oh yeah, graduation. backs” presented a check for $650
Some got dressed up, some were (proceeds from the evening at Red 1992 1994
hardly dressed under their cap and Square) to the Alumni office to be Mary Pat McLoughlin/Holler Glenn Hofsess
gown. Thankfully, we did not know applied toward the class gift. Many jmpholler@optonline.net gh@endcap.com
which was which. We wrote on our thanks to the bands. 83 Kellogg Street
caps with messages of thanks to our A Facebook group now exists 1993 Brookfield, CT 06804
families and friends, we lined up for the Siena College Class of 1989 Susan Hannon  On May 31, I had the pleasure
with our classmates, and took a long Alumni. Check it out! A good num- shannon@ryeneck.k12.ny.us of attending the wedding of Mike
walk through campus. Some of us ber of photos are now circulating 213 W 252nd Street Sgroi and Yuka Tomita at the
were under the watchful eye of the from the reunion. Riverdale, NY 10471 Carneros Inn in Napa, Calif. Mike
college administrators because we One last thought! Where in the 917-796 -2085 and Yuka are two of the nicest and
caused so much trouble during our world was Joe Malyk? Hello Class of ’93! I finally have most genuine people I know, and
years. But in the end we all walked A closing note from the Alumni some news to report! Let’s start it was absolutely wonderful to be
down the aisle (the college aisle not Office: The Class of ’89 RAISED with Kevin Otis. He is living in able to share in their special day
the church aisle—although that, for $34,347 in honor of their 20th - Charlotte, or “Siena of the South” at such a breathtaking location.
some, will come soon enough) and $23,319 went to the Annual Fund, based on the number of alumni Congratulations! It is always great
received our diplomas. Oh no, that and the balance was specifically who live down there. He works for to see old friends from Siena, and
was 1989. Over 20 years ago. Here is given by some members of the Class MetLife and has been underwriting I was able to catch up with fellow
how this story should have started. of ’89 to the Fr. Kevin Tortorelli life insurance for 15 years! Still the alums, Kyle Howard and Steve
On a quiet weekend in June 2009, Scholarship. This scholarship was athlete, he spends most of his free Quirk ’95 at the wedding. I heard
119 alumni descended on Loudon- not new this year. However, many time running, biking or swimming. from Andrew Martin—he is now
ville, N.Y. with thoughts of partying members of the Class of ’89 are very By the time you read this, he will the senior attorney for the NY State
as if we were college seniors. Those supportive of it, and in apprecia- have completed his 6th Ironman Dept. of Education. He will be
who were there saw “Rasin Cane” tion, we counted gifts made to this competition! Hope you did well, doing criminal background checks
and “The Throwbacks” put on a scholarship this year as part of the Kevin! Next up is Jonathan (JT) for teacher certification applicants,
great show at Red Square on Friday Class of ’89 Reunion Gift. Tellstone. The man surprised us all ensuring that all of the state’s school

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districts are in compliance with the Patrick, 7, and sister  Abaigeal whole area is buzzing! We are very the world on August 8, 2008. She
2001 Safe Schools Legislation, and Victoria, 4. Dan Hornick will run light on the updates this time. That’s weighed in at 5 pounds, 14 ounces.
will be conducting administrative for the Town of Colonie Board my update. Here are some that you Congrats, Averi and John!
hearings. Ryan Faley and his wife in November. Good luck to him, sent in… And remember, please don’t be shy
Wendy Gayson/Faley ’96 had their and if you are still located in the Anne Marie Bowler couldn’t about sending me your updates —
third daughter, Keira Elizabeth, on Colonie region, please toss him your sleep, and decided to e-mail me her we want to hear from you!!
January 22, 2008. Kerrianne Hefele/ vote in the fall. Kerry McDonald/ update at 2 a.m. She has been very Until next time!
Cunningham and Christopher Conley and husband, Steve, had busy since leaving Siena—working
Cunningham are proud to their second baby boy on June 19, in a large law firm in New York 1999
announce their new addition, Erin 2008. His name is Michael Stephen, City, and clerking for former Chief Brendan Fitzgerald
Marie, who was born on April 22, and his big brother James is now Judge Kaye. Three years ago she nyfitzgerald@yahoo.com
2008. Erin joins big brother Sean, 2. Laurie Miller/Donnis and opened a law practice in New York fitzgeb@assembly.state.ny.us
who is 7, and big sister Kiera who is her husband, Greg Donnis, are City with a partner. Gabay-Rafiy 518-258-9272
5. Dan Devine and his wife Cathy thrilled to announce the birth of & Bowler LLP (www.gabaybowler.
Saavedra/Devine welcomed their
third child on March 24. His name
their son, Sawyer Gregory. Sawyer
was born on May 30, 2008, and
com ) is thriving and Anne Marie
looks forward to helping her fellow
2000
Shaymus R. Schweitzer
is Andrew Joseph Devine and he is joins big sister, Ella, who is 2 and a Siena alumni with any legal issues 103 Sherman Ave.
the youngest boy of the Devine clan half. Tara O’Callaghan/Babcock, they may have. Anne Marie is Troy, NY 12180
of 3 boys, which includes Bryan, and her husband, Steve Babcock, also an adjunct professor in legal 518-727-3392
9, and Kevin, 6. Their oldest son welcomed twins, Leah Maighread writing at New York Law School! SienaSaints2000@hotmail.com
already says he is going to go to and Daniel Finn into their family on Congratulations! Hello all! Hope you are enjoying
Siena when he gets older! I hope November 26, 2008. They join big John Dudek, and wife, Averi 2009… Unbelievably, that means
everyone who attended our 15 year sisters, Callaghan and Quinn. Tara Vozzolo/Dudek ’98, welcomed our 10 Year reunion will be coming
reunion had a great time reminiscing Klein/Verrier finally checked in to their daughter, Hailey Rebecca into up shortly. If you are interested
about old times and seeing what let us know that she was married to the world on August 8, 2008. She in helping to plan the festivities
everyone is up to. If you have any Sean Verrier in August 2002. Their weighed in at 5 pounds, 14 ounces. for next reunion weekend, please
good (or particularly embarrassing) first daughter, Maggie Elizabeth, Congrats, John and Averi! contact Margot Anderson ’82 at
stories from reunion, please feel free was born in October 2005. Their Our lives may not be as exciting manderson@siena.edu. A committee
to drop me a line. Time moves so second daughter, Caroline Helen, as “Jon & Kate plus 8” or Jennifer is forming, and any help you could
fast that it becomes difficult to even was born December 2007. They are Anniston’s, but we still want to offer would be very welcome.
realize it when you are immersed good kids, and keep them busy!  hear what’s going on! I want to And now with the news—
in everyday life. Listen to the Tara is working full-time in private hear from you—babies, weddings, Jennifer Vidaic/Wilber mar-
infectious laughter of a child, hug practice as a pediatrician at West job promotions—anything! ried Edward Wilber Jr. on March
someone you love, spend a little Sayville Pediatrics in Long Island. Stay connected, and keep others 10, 2007 at the Crescent Beach
extra time on your hurried trip to Wendy Gayson/Faley forwarded connected with your updates! Club in Bayville, Long Island, and
the office to smell the freshly fallen an update to let us know that she To make a submission for the honeymooned in New Zealand and
rain, enjoy a good glass of wine, or and Ryan Faley ’94 had their third newsletter, please contact me Australia for three weeks. Jenn &
spend time appreciating an older daughter, Keira Elizabeth, on by e-mail at selena.dutcher@ Ed currently live in Wantagh, and
family member. Find the beauty in January 22, 2008. She was welcomed regentcomm.com or bronx_ are expecting their first child in
everyday life because before we all with love by her sisters Sarah, 5, bombers25@yahoo.com. You can September! Jenn works for Allergan
know it, days turn to months, and and Grace, 4. Finally, Charlene also look me up on Facebook! If Inc. as a senior business develop-
months turn to years. The hectic Wood/Bordonaro married you want to touch base and chat ment manager and field sales trainer
pace of schedules, deadlines, and Joseph Bordonaro in October for a while, give me a call at selling Botox Cosmetics, Juvederm,
appointments happens while living 2002, and now lives in Windsor, 518-265-2127. I look forward to and Latisse.  
life—don’t let it become life. Conn. She is currently a finance hearing from you! Melissa Mastriani/Barna married
manager at United Health Group Peter Barna on October 28, 2006.
1995 in Hartford. They welcomed their 1998 The happy couple just welcomed
Neil Wilcove second child, Alexandra Noelle, on Janine Trapp/Scotti, MBA their first baby on February 8,
nwilcove@fmglaw.com Christmas Eve 2008. She joins big 201-294-0395 2009. Missy and Pete had a little girl,
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP sister Alyssa Marie, who was born sienasaints98@yahoo.com Giada Benedetta, and are so happy;
100 Galleria Parkway, Suite 1600 on March 13, 2006. Kirk Linden and Hello to the class of ’98! I hope they can’t wait to have more! 
Atlanta, GA 30339 Pam Nicolotti/Linden announced you are enjoying the beautiful Jaime Connolly/Rohrbach
770-818-1430 the birth of their daughter, Nora summer weather, and are able to get married Billy Rohrbach ’01 on
Simone Linden. She joined her big out and enjoy it while it lasts. September 5, 2004. Jaime and Billy
1996 brother on May 28, 2009. Kenny
Danielsen also checked in to let
I have some pretty exciting news to have lived in Sacramento, Calif.
Brian Murray report from Marisa Ricciardi. She for the past six years. Their son,
us know that he is now the proud was recently promoted to senior
murray21@hotmail.com Riley James, was born on May 2,
father of Ava Rose Danielsen. She vice president at the New York
bmurray@betterbackschiropractic. 2008! Jaime informed me that, “We
was born on March 26, 2009, and is Stock Exchange (NYSE Euronext)
com actually had Riley at Siena for the
the first child of Kenny and his wife, and is now responsible for global
614-270-6003 2009 graduation ceremonies in May,
Diedre. marketing and branding. Way to
Patty Hoban/Keenan and her where Riley’s Godmother (Billy’s
husband, Kevin, announced the go, Marisa! She also asked me to sister: Rebecca Rohrbach ’09)
arrival of Erin Elizabeth Keenan 1997 let you know that they’re always graduated!” After Siena, Jaime
on August 28, 2008 at 9:40 a.m. Selena Dutcher looking for great talent in the earned her Ph.D. in molecular and
She weighed in at 8 pounds, 2 selena.dutcher@regentcomm.com financial marketing space, so if you cellular pharmacology from Stony
ounces, and measured 20 inches. bronx_bombers25@yahoo.com have experience in that arena, please Brook University. She currently
Congratulations, Patty! Karla 518 -265 -2127 check out www.nyx.com and apply. works for UC Davis/Shriners
Rucci/Harding welcomed daughter So it’s summer in New York Averi Vozzolo/Dudek, and husband, Hospitals for Children as a scientist/
Katherine Shannon on March 1, and I’m loving every minute of it! John Dudek ’97 welcomed their postdoctoral scholar performing
2008. She joined her brother Tyler Saratoga is in full swing, and the daughter, Hailey Rebecca into stem cell research.

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 Lindsay Gennari married
Gary Thomas on June 23, 2007
the coolest neighborhoods to live in,
the hottest restaurants and nightlife
2003 Remember to send them to jolleen_
wagner@yahoo.com so that we can
Gina Gizzi
in Saratoga Springs. The couple spots, and the best places to meet celebrate with you through Class
sienasaints_2003@hotmail.com
had so much fun celebrating with people. Urban Guru: Pittsburgh News and Notes!
P.O. Box 5133
their friends from Siena! Lindsay is available on amazon.com,
and Gary live in Guilderland, N.Y. collegeprowler.com, & your local
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-421-4316
2005
with their yellow lab. Lindsay is Borders Bookstore. Breanne Suhrland
currently practicing anesthesiol-
ogy at Albany Medical Center and
Chrissy Cinnamond recently
moved to Knoxville, Tennessee and
2004 bsuhrlan@att.net
Greetings, Class of 2005! I hope
Jolleen Wagner
enjoys taking care of fellow Siena is a brand research manager for this column finds you relaxed
jolleen_wagner@yahoo.com
alumni and even former professors Scripps Networks Interactive’s DIY and rejuvenated from the summer
Were you “seen” at the 5 year
who live in the area. She is also network. months. We only have a couple of
reunion? I sure hope so! If not,
the very proud aunt of the newest Congratulations to Julie exciting announcements to make in
know that we missed you, and hope
Siena Saints fans, Owen and Alessia Schoenlank! Julie received her this edition so here it goes! Karry
to see you in 5 more! The word on
Lilly, children of her twin sister and master of arts degree in teaching Culihan recently got a new job as
the street is that quite a few of us
fellow alumna Lara Gennari/Lilly for physical education and sports an assistant county attorney, in the
were at the Dapp’s event, the picnic,
and Michael Lilly ’99. pedagogy from Manhattanville Albany County Attorney’s Office.
and even the Alumni Mass. To all
College in May, and is teaching Congratulations, Karry!
2001 physical education in Westchester
those who returned to the Green
and Gold, great job showing up and
Gia Coratti got engaged to
Maura Mack County, N.Y. Sports are still a M. Patrick McCormack ’04. They
being seen!
sienanotes01@gmail.com big part of Julie’s life. She’s been were engaged on Valentine’s Day in
Jen Rymaruk earned her master’s
Greetings Class of 2001! I don’t Head Swim Coach of the Yonkers Boston, where they both currently
degree in health communication
have a lot of news to report this Tsunami for the last 6 years. reside. Best wishes to you both!
from Emerson College in
time. You all must be in summer The Siena swim team and water I’m excited to announce that
collaboration with Tufts University
mode, and hopefully you’ll update polo alumna is still competing in we are now forming a reunion
School of Medicine in 2006, and is
me on your summer news for the swimming, and medaled last year in committee for our 5 year reunion. I
now working for Westat, a social
next issue. the United States Masters Swimming can’t believe how fast the time has
research company in Rockville,
On a personal note, my husband National Championships in gone! This committee will assist in
Md. developing training materials
Bill Hisgen ’02, and I welcomed a Austin, Texas in the 1,000 free. Julie contacting/encouraging classmates
for studies conducted by the EPA,
baby girl, Maeve Marie, on April competes every year at Nationals to attend the 5 Year reunion next
National Cancer Institute and other
18, 2009. Also, classmate Lauren around the country. year, June 4–5, 2010.  The committee
federal and state agencies.
Ball/Mahon and her husband, Tim, Congratulations to Rob Stout! will also help set and achieve the
Two lovely ladies of the Class
welcomed a baby boy, Colin Jeffrey, Real Estate New Jersey magazine goal for the Class of 2005 reunion
of ’04 have married. Jennifer
on May 5, 2009. named Robert A. Stout Jr., Esq. gift to the College. If you are
Peloquin/Banker and Brian Banker
Please remember to make sure one of its “30 under 30” leaders interested in volunteering to be
were married on May 30, 2009
the Alumni Office has accurate in the New Jersey commercial part of the committee or have any
in Chicopee, Mass. See photo on
contact details for you simply by real estate industry, a group that questions, please contact Margot
page 34. Alumni in attendance:
e-mailing: alumni@siena.edu. Our was noted for their “astonishing” Anderson ’82 at manderson@siena.
Kelly Quist ’03, Jolleen Wagner,
10th reunion isn’t that far off— accomplishments in a “down year.” edu. We would love to see all of you
and Karen Patricia ’06. Karla
yikes! Thanks, and I hope to hear Rob was cited for his work on issues at the reunion next year, so mark
Schumaker /Ravida married Sam
from you soon. related to sustainable development, your calendars now!
Ravida on April 25, 2009. Congrats
green building and brownfields Your news makes the column, so
2002 redevelopment. Rob also chairs the
Mr.& Mrs. Banker, and Mr. & Mrs.
Ravida!
please feel free to e-mail me with
Christine Cinnamond American Bar Association Young any and all types of news, big or
Allison Capozza/Flannigan and
christine.cinnamond@gmail.com Lawyers Division Real Property, small! It would be great to hear
Captain Steve Flannigan, welcomed
646-942-0970 Trust and Estate Committee, from everyone.
Owen Edward Flannigan into
Class of 2002, mark your and serves on the Executive
calendars! Monday, September Committee of the New Jersey State
the world on March 18, 2009. He
weighed 8 pounds, 4 ounces. The
2006
14th, 2009 will be the 8th Annual Bar Association Young Lawyers Chris Elsesser
Flannigans are currently stationed
Fall Classic Golf Outing benefiting Division. On the personal side, Rob Christopher.elsesser@gmail.com
at Fort Lewis, Wash. Lynn Vogele/
the Brian M. Crouch Memorial will wed Kellie E. Scott on October Ashley Boland
Heffern, husband Paul Heffern, and
Scholarship at Siena College. 11, 2009 at the Culinary Institute of Ashleym.boland@gmail.com
their daughter Kay welcomed Jack
Co-sponsored by McGeary’s America in Napa Valley, Calif. Rob Class of 2006…”HOW ARE
into their family at the beginning
Restaurant and The Riverfront proposed to Kellie in a vineyard on YA?!” We hope that this edition
of April. Congrats on your new
Barge along with the Office of Sonoma Mountain last year. of Siena News finds you well and
arrivals Allie and Lynn!
Alumni Relations, the event has Congratulations to Courtney happy, wherever you may be, during
M. Patrick McCormack recently
raised approximately $100,000.00. Brown and Gregory Gelish! these middle months of 2009. We
got engaged to Gia Coratti ’05 on
To date, the scholarship has had They were married on November 1, are very excited to bring you this
Valentine’s Day of 2009 in Boston,
approximately six recipients, and 2008 at the Siena College quarter’s 2006 “beat report,” as
Mass., where they both currently
we can help more students get the Chapel by ceremony officiate, it features a variety of news from
reside.
Siena experience. Spend time with Father Kevin Mackin. The wedding some of our friends that we have not
Eric J. Hungershafer shared
friends, play some golf, help future party included fellow class of 2002 heard from since our wacky weather
that he was recently promoted to
Siena students, and honor a great alumni: Maria McKenna, Sudha day of commencement 3 years ago!
field director with Northwestern
classmate—contact the Alumni Francis, Joseph Spiak, Brian Without further delay, “Let’s Start
Mutual, and is in his fifth year with
Office to attend! Mullins, and Ryan Hoenigmann. Spreadin’ the News!”
the company. Ryan Keleher is now
Congratulations to Jen Close to 20 guests from Siena For the past 2 years, Chris
working at Costello, Cooney, and
Walker/Vella! Jen is co-author celebrated at the reception at Siracusa has been working as a
Fearon PLLC in Syracuse as an
of Urban Guru: Pittsburgh, a Saratoga National Golf Course. client services associate for Smith
attorney. Great job, Eric and Ryan!
guidebook for young professionals The couple resides in the financial Barney on Long Island. (He
Everyday we each encounter and
looking to move to Pittsburgh. The district of New York City. proudly proclaims that one of the
experience reasons to celebrate!
book focuses on city life, including

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biggest reasons for his hire was be- Hren, who are now known as Mr. the night truly special.” They sent exclusive interviews with a range of
cause he interned with the company and Mrs. Suarez! In the fall of 2008, an amazing picture of the wedding. J-Pop artists and music profession-
in Albany.) In his position, Chris Michael became a CPA. He is now See photo on page 34. Weddings and als, including some who are very
works for 2 senior vice presidents of working as a senior accountant for engagements seem to be the topic highly respected and connected. For
wealth management, who basically O’Connor, Davies, Munns, and of our class. Maria Marino recently example, Shinji Miyazaki, who is
let him run their business while they Dobbins, LLP. Michael and Sara got engaged over the holidays to the composer/arranger of the back-
close all the deals. Additionally, the are also happy to announce that her high school sweetheart, Kevin ground music for the Pokémon se-
recent state of the economy has re- they welcomed their second child, O’Connor. She went on to say “We ries, agreed to an interview with me;
quired him to work like Superman. Michael John, into the world on got engaged on a horse and buggy the interview aired in May. Since he
Even though his work life has been January 5, 2009! Thank you for in Central Park. I am very excited, rarely agrees to do interviews, even
crazy and hectic, he has had plenty saying hello Suarez family—we and we plan to get married in June in Japan, this was an extraordinary
of time to meet up with the boys of hope to hear again from you soon! of 2010.” There is even more news opportunity for the community-at-
TH 15 pretty much every weekend; Finally, we have 2 other on the wedding front! Angela large to gain insight into his creative
whether it has been just going to announcements to make in the Marciano got engaged to her long process and more. Also, I was re-
dinner, happy hour or attending wedding/engagement category. Kim time boyfriend Eric Williams ’05. cently interviewed by the Japanese
some Mets games. Good luck Chris! Burns married Eric Orth on May 2, They are planning to get married publication The Hiragana Times for
Please get back to us with another 2009. Bridget Tobin and Anthony this coming October. Congrats! a feature article pertaining to The
update when you get back to nor- Kos have become engaged and will Another special congratulations J-Pop Exchange radio show.
mal “Clark Kent” status. be married on July 17, 2010. We goes out to two very special people.
Hilary Brewer is currently teach- would like to wish congratulations Katie Holoduek and Jeremy 2008
ing 7th and 8th grade literacy in and best of luck to both couples.  Muellecker got engaged last sum- Danielle Grasso
North Philly for the School District Ashley and I hope that you are mer and plan to get married in the Patrick Preston
of Philadelphia. (The school is actu- enjoying your summer and more summer of 2010. Amanda Brown SienaCollege2008@gmail.com
ally located only a few blocks from importantly, have enjoyed reading and Andrew Knipfing ’06 recently
the St. Francis House where Siena
community members frequently
this quarter’s class gossip. The only
way to keep the entertainment and
got engaged over the winter months.
You guys are great together! I am
2009
Tiffany Salonich
volunteer.) Hilary notes that teach- fun coming is to add to it yourself very happy for both of you! lovesrain87@aim.com
ing in North Philly is interesting with your own personal update. Caitlin Phillips has some exciting Hello, Class of 2009! My name
as 100% of the school’s population We ask that you contact us soon via news to share. She just finished her is Tiffany Salonich.  You may
come from families that are at a e-mail or Facebook and let us know first year of graduate school at Les- remember I was on the Promethean
socioeconomic disadvantage. Ad- what you have been up to! After ley University in Cambridge, Mass., staff during our years at Siena Col-
ditionally, nearly all of her students you do that, tell your roommate(s) studying intercultural relations with lege.  I am our class news and notes
are of Latino decent, which makes to do the same. As always, we a focus on international education. coordinator.  To keep our friends
her decision to minor in Spanish at appreciate your readership and look She went to Tepoztlan, Mexico in from Siena informed, send any
Siena seem genius. This past May, forward to talking to you during the January to study the language and information and updates to my
Hilary received her M.S.E.D. in color-changing days of fall! culture of Central Mexico, and was e-mail: lovesrain87@aim.com.
literacy from the University of New recently asked to serve as the college
England. She hasn’t seen anybody 2007 teaching intern for that course next
from Siena in the Philadelphia area Sean Robbins year. Some of her duties include
yet and would love to hear from PO Box 11222 aiding the professor in planning and In Memory of:
you if you live nearby. In the mean- Loudonville, NY 12211 preparing for next year’s course. William Phillips ’42
time, she’ll settle for frequent Siena SeanRobbins@att.net While she takes classes full time, she John W. Auer ’43
basketball updates on ESPN. Michael Utzig is also assistant supervisor at a pre- William Graham Bode D.D.S. ’46
Kat Newsholme is currently mutzig@siena.edu school/after-school program/sum- John F. Davey ’46
working as an assistant manager for Notes from Michael Utzig: mer camp in a suburb of Boston. Joseph P. Benson ’49
Enterprise Rent-A-Car in Scotia. Hello everyone! I hope this warm Notes from Sean Robbins: Robert H. Witthoft ’49
Since the office is a smaller branch, weather is treating everyone very Hope you have all been enjoying Joseph Charles Lisuzzo ’50
she is the only manager on site well! We have a lot of news so let’s the special joys of summer, even Richard P. Dalton, Jr. ’51
and is practically in charge of all jump right into it. Ben Doody in these economically challenging Robert J. Gaudette ’51
operations; which include train- married Joanne Pearson last year times. While you are relaxing Walter F. Klee ’51
ing employees, handling accounts at a beautiful ceremony. They are during these lazy summer days, Merrill L. Laven ’51
receivables, scheduling, and most stationed in Germany and loving don’t forget to drop us a line and Mario Ronsini ’51
importantly, making sure she has it!  Joanne said “we travel almost share some of your experiences, Edward Pigan ’52
the right cars in stock for her clients. every weekend and it is like a never ideas, news or events that you’d like James G. Hourigan ’52
She is still in touch with many Siena ending honeymoon!” They sent us to know about. Ugo Vecchia ’53
people and recently moved into an in a wonderful wedding picture A while ago, I mentioned that James F. Cavanaugh ’55
apartment at Colonie East with her with many other Siena classmates. I produce and host a radio show Arnold C. Peer ’58
best friend, Holly Walsh. Please see photo on page 34. Rachel on WVCR 88.3 FM entitled “The Daniel Mc Ardle ’59
In May 2009 Nicole Funigiello Flaherty married Rob Seymour ’04. J-Pop Exchange.” This program Joseph Biviano ’61
completed her master’s in coun- The wedding was on September 6, showcases the best in Japanese Aniello Pepe ’62
seling and community psychol- 2008. Father Dan Dwyer from popular music, and it does so in a Michael G. Sullivan ’62
ogy from Sage Graduate School. Siena, a friar and history profes- unique way. In addition to present- John F. Faraci ’63
However, her best news is that she sor, as well as Rob’s advisor when ing great music, it also contains Eugene Thomas Ryan ’64
recently became engaged to one he was at Siena, said the wedding informative featurettes about anime R. Lee Reickert ’70
of our former freshman year RAs, mass at Holy Trinity Church in and music production as well as ex- Nicholas Colangelo ’74
Paulie Califano ’05 (Ryan Hall, 3rd Webster, N.Y. The reception was clusive interviews with J-Pop artists Patrick C. Poolet ’79
floor). They are currently planning at Monroe Golf Club in Pittsford, and musicians. The show has been Donald Schneider ’83
a September 2010 wedding. Con- N.Y. Rachel went on to say “Over on the air for about a year and has Fr. John Piccione, O.F.M. ’86
gratulations, Nicole and Paulie! 220 people attended our wedding, been gaining recognition and cred- Paul J. Champagne ’86
Recently, we received an e-mail including dozens of Siena grads. ibility overseas and locally. This has Janet Johnson Lucier ’93
from Michael Suarez and Sarah Our Siena friends and family made allowed me to get more and more

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