dick ballard (a recluse here in new mexico). at bhs, bob kane, joe molitoris, and glenn moore were...
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Boonton High School - 50th Reunion
Dick Ballard
Linda
22300 Kenwood Isle Dr Bonita Springs, Florida 34135
Home 239-992-4796 Cell 239-989-7993
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA- George Washington University 2 3MBA- Ohio State University One item from your Bucket ListVisit the Coast of Italy and the Greek Isles
Favorite Job/OccupationI am having a great time selling real estate in Florida. It's fun to help people find a vacation or retirement home they are really excited about.
Favorite Vacation PlaceI really enjoy spending time with the family at our summer place in Michigan.
Since 1963 this happened...Married for 46 years to Linda Grono from Lincoln Park. We have two sons, Michael and Jim, and three grandchildren Audrey(8), Evan (3) and Graham (3 months). We spend most of our time in Florida, but have a summer place on a large lake in Michigan about 30 miles south of Mackinac Island.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Ice Cream USS Nemo Naples Fl-Best Chilean sea bass I have ever had. Favorite Things to doGolf, read, travel, spend time with the grandchildren
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesYear of Wonders Flash Dance, Three AmigosAtlas Shrugged Forest Gump, Top Gun, H o o s i e r s , M o m m a M i a , Seabiscuit
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I retired for about 5 years but got restless so I started selling real estate with Keller Williams in
Southwest Florida. I also enjoy playing golf, traveling and spending time with the grandchildren.
Al Beradino Shelly
12927 Juniper Canyon Trail NE Albuquerque, NM
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA, MS, Ph.D. 2 1 grandson 5 Years all in Mathematics 1 granddaughter due this yearMy primary university is Saint Louis University Go Billikins!! One item from your Bucket ListEstablish two annual (permanent) scholarships: one at Saint Louis University and one at TBD in memory of Coach Glenn Moore. The recipient would be the winner of the annual Dave Levin memorial.
Favorite Job/OccupationThe good old days at Bell Telephone Laboratories (designed and made telephones) then Sandia National Laboratories (design and make nuclear weapons). Total years of service-34.
Favorite Vacation PlaceNew Mexico - every day is a vacation - so much to do and see! Cruises all over the world and West coast travel.
Since 1963 this happened...I posted most of the following to the BHS Blog: Since 1963- Married my college sweetheart in 1967. Finished a Ph.D. in Mathematics and my dad would say “you got a BA, MS, and Ph.D.? - well that’s only seven letters of the alphabet – come back when you get the rest of the letters.” Two married kids and one grandson with a granddaughter due later this year. Retired Nuclear Weapons
Scientist (a recluse here in New Mexico). At BHS, Bob Kane, Joe Molitoris, and Glenn Moore were my Trinity. I am convinced that without their influence I would never have gone to college. Glenn Moore, Marty Henry, and I have been donating to the annual Dave Levin Memorial award. I have explored options to make the award more “permanent” and concluded that it takes $25K to establish an ongoing scholarship at any NJ University, College, or Jr. College. I hope I can someday (estate planning) manage to establish such a fund and name this award the Coach Glenn Moore memorial. Dave died December 23, 1962 in an auto accident, and I took over his starting position. I was given the first Dave Levin memorial at graduation. In 1995 I published an article in the WAMPUS: “There’s a flag in our gym”. It recounted Dave’s childhood with the late Pete Makosky’s as we grew up playing BB at the Y, then John Hill, then BHS and the flag in the gym is a memorial for Dave. Our greatest victory was an upset win over Mt. Lakes on their court on January 29. 1963. (This was Coach Moore’s son’s birthday.) This broke a 34-game win streak that the powerful Lakers had started on their home court two years earlier. We were undefeated in the month of January 1963! BB was not my best sport and Coach Kane was happy if I hit the rim from outside; however, I did make lay-ups on a regular basis. We lost the magic we had in January 1963, but I still have dreams of those games and wake up tired. Sweet memories.
Any Military Service? Branch/Dates/General Discussion and/or DeploymentsI was granted an educational deferment since I was teaching in East Saint Louis at a special Jr. College for mostly African Americans. There were gangs, gunshots all day and night, and I have a recurring dream that my car breaks down on my way home from the ghettos. I was actually scared a few times in that dangerous environment.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Wife's Irish Stew Tampa - Bern's Steak House KC - BBQ Smoke House Indy - Glass Chimney Albuquerque - Scalo's Italian GrillAre You on any Social Media?Poor user on FB - but enjoy getting email: [email protected]
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesReal, Functional, and Complex Analysis, History RelatedTopology, Abstract Algebra, Distance Geometry, and the monthly Math Association Bulletin.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Shopping, cooking, spending lots of time with my grandson and wife, writing the "perfect" math book (Advanced Calculus that everyone can understand), and the usual grunt-work of gardening,
house chores, and washing cars.
Robert Bednar Patricia
973-687-2624
EducationTrenton State College BA Montclair State MA
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren3 - Boy 39, boy 36, girl 32 5 - boy 9, boy 8, girl 5, girl 4, boy 8 months One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationPlay golf at Augusta Teacher - middle school math in Boonton
Favorite Vacation PlaceItaly, everything about it: food, people, and different parts of the country.
Since 1963 this happened...I met my wife in college. We will be married 43 years this month. I taught math, was a vice-principal and principal for 33 years and retired in 2001. I have also been in construction for over 40 years. I have built over 20 houses since 1985. My wife is still working as a 3rd grade teacher in Boonton. Two boys went to BHS. My one son, Kevin, is on the BHS wall of fame. In his senior year he was MVP in basketball of Morris County, 1st team all-state, and took Boonton to the state finals. He presently works in New York and is a partner in the bond market for Morgan Stanley. He has 2 children. My other son, Keith, also played basketball for BHS. He has a successful landscaping business in the Boonton area. He has 3 children. My daughter Jill went to Mountain Lakes. (We live in Boonton Township, and she was affected by the pull out of Boonton Township to Mountain Lakes.) She was also a four-year starter in basketball. She is married and lives in Rhode Island. She is a project manager for a marketing firm in Connecticut. Her husband is a lawyer in Newport.
Your Favorite RestaurantItalian. There are so many in the area. A lot of bring your own wine places. Most of them are very good.
Favorite Things to doSpend time with my grandchildren. Travel and play golf. I am a member of Rockaway River Country Club and also belong to the New Jersey Seniors for private clubs. I am presently a 5
handicap and won the NJ Seniors in 2010 shooting one over par in a two day tournament at Canoe Brook in Summit, NJ
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I am still building a house once in a while. I play a lot of golf, go out for dinner with my wife and sometime friends 3 or 4 days a week. I don’t spend much time on the computer. This is why I am late filling this out. I work around my house or my children's houses. My daughter is presently building a house in Rhode Island, so I am spending more time up there now. I am enjoying my family and my life now. We are all on the back nine and we should make the best of it.
Debbie Belsky McCracken
Dick
12 Hancock Drive West Milford, NJ 07480
973-202-3998
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenMontclair State College - BA 2 5William Paterson University - MEd
Favorite Job/OccupationHopatcong High School special education teacherI loved my job for many years especially our Project Adventure activities including ropes course, rock climbing and rappelling and white water canoeing on the Delaware River. I worked with a wonderful group of people who were all excellent teachers as well as great friends.
Favorite Vacation PlaceNantucket Island and Cape Porpoise, Maine
Since 1963 this happened...My husband Dick and I love to travel to places where we can photograph the beautiful natural places in the world, especially national parks. We love our lives and do not plan to slow down or change our address.
Favorite Things to doNature photography, reading, gardening, crafts, kick boxing, Zumba, lots of time at the gym, spending time with friends and family
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite Movies"Prince of Tides" by Pat Conroy Monty Python and the Holy Grail
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Retirement rocks. I have time and energy to do whatever I feel like doing each day.
Walter Bobbie David Frye
201 West 72 New York, NY 10023
212 724-0321
Education BA University of Scranton MA Catholic University of America Favorite Job/OccupationI moved to New York City immediately after graduate school. I am an actor and director who works primarily in the theatre.
Favorite Vacation PlaceWherever I travelled last, though I am most content in our backyard on the east end of Long Island.
Since 1963 this happened...I just celebrated the first anniversary of being legally married to David Frye, my partner of 24 years. David is a singer at the Metropolitan Opera.
Pat Bell Michalski John
1747 Clearview Rd. Coplay, Pa. 18037
Education Number of Children Number of Grandchildren12 Years 2 6
One item from your Bucket ListGo to Hawaii for our 50th wedding anniversary in three years
Favorite Job/OccupationCashier in elementary school cafeteria
Favorite Vacation PlaceTraveling all over the country on our Harley
Favorite Food/DessertEggplant parm, halibut, Mexican food
Your Favorite RestaurantBonefish Grill, Marblehead grill and chowder house in Easton, PA
Favorite Things to doShopping for clothes, visit with grandkids, ride motorcycle
Favorite MoviesDirty dancing, Goodfellas, My Cousin Vinnie
Gary Bromley
Debbi
2783 Oak Bluff Circle Southport, N.C. 28461
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenRutgers Univ. Business & Econ 2 4 girls and another coming Oct 14Seton Hall Post grad.Harvard Business School Post grad.
One item from your Bucket ListAfrican safari
Favorite Job/OccupationMy favorite job would have been to be a cowboy, but wound up being a banker for 40 years. For the past 20 years I was EVP and Chief Lending Officer for two NJ banks. Retired Dec. '09.
Favorite Vacation PlaceLove to travel all over, but the Caribbean islands are best for relaxation.
Since 1963 this happened...I have a great son and daughter. Son is a doctor and daughter runs a marketing company.I remarried 15 years ago to wonderful gal after 30 years the first go round. We love N.C. and retirement.
Any Military Service? Branch/Dates/General Discussion and/or DeploymentsArmy ROTC in college helped pay tuition, but wound up in Viet Nam in 1969. "Retired" as an Army captain (Quartermaster Corps) in 1974. All good experience.
Favorite Food/DessertPastrami sandwich at the Carnegie Deli in NYC
Your Favorite RestaurantGreat place in Paris for snails, another in London for a quail egg appy, and then in Rome there is....but my favorite is still White Castle hamburgers
Favorite Things to doGolf, reading, beach and getting together with neighbors for dinner.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook, but don't use it too much.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAll James Patterson, Lee Child Grease, Pretty Woman, original James Bond movies.and Vince Flynn books
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Golf, reading, beach and deleting all the crap emails I get!
Ferne Brunner Founds Henry/ Hank
30 Wexford Drive Mendham, NJ 07945
Cell 973-543-4232 Home 973-769-1938
EducationBHS 1963 CCM 1974 AAS Nursing CDC 1976 Surveillance, Prevention and Control of Nosocomial Infections
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren4: 2 boys, 2 girls 5: all boys, ages 3, 4, 6, 7, 11 One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationHave a small homestead Nursing/ Infection Control and Epidemiology
Favorite Vacation PlaceNew Hampshire
Since 1963 this happened...Worked in pharmaceutical research before returning to school for Nursing degree. Married, worked in Nursing/Infection Control and Epidemiology for more than 32 years while raising four children with husband Henry. All my children were born in April so during the school years I was the CUPCAKE QUEEN in the month of April. It was a busy, busy, busy time!! In 1983 we moved to Maine where we had baby number 4 and continued the working parent routine. We lived there for 9 years before moving back to NJ. Would have preferred to stay there! My parents are still hanging in there at 91 and 89. They still get out and about but it is becoming more difficult. I know what it means to be a member of the "sandwich" generation. Henry is still working in Regulatory Affairs and manufacturing at a small pharmaceutical company. He is 71, and he keeps telling me he is going to retire "in two years". He's been saying that for the last four years! He loves working and it makes him happy so I'm OK with that. The kids are GREAT! I just keep wishing one of them would produce a granddaughter so I can teach her my "Martha Stewart" skills....while I still know what they are!!
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantChicken/ Napoleons Gordi's in Lincoln, New Hampshire
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Read, quilt, sew, garden. Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Great Influenza, by John Barry: Baby Booma great read about the Spanish influenza outbreak of 1918-1919
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Play with grandkids.
Read, read, read! Quilt/ sew
Garden Visit son #1 in NH
Snowshoe! This is GREAT exercise; very cleansing being close to nature.
Francis Butts
Michele Dale
564 Rushton Road Toronto, Ontario
Canada M6C 2Y5
416 651 8914
Education Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceBA Bucknell University High school teacher San FranciscoMA Queen's UniversityPhD Queen's University
Since 1963 this happened...Since I began graduate work in history at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario in September of 1971, I have been living in Canada. In 1982 I got married, and in 1994 I took out Canadian citizenship, though I retain my American citizenship. I have taught history at the universities of Queen's and McGill. Since 1991, I have been teaching mostly English at Malvern Collegiate Institute in Toronto, and I have no immediate plans to retire. Although I have lived in Canada for the last forty-two years, I have remained in close touch with my family in Towaco.
Favorite Food/Dessert Favorite Things to doApple pie Woodworking Photography Gardening Reading Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesIntellectuals and Race by Thomas Sowell Sunset Boulevard Night of the Hunter Citizen Kane The Godfather The Invasion of the Body Snatchers Alfred Hitchcock thrillers Preston Struges comedies
Paul Caragine
Becky
1 Saw Mill Road Kinnelon, NJ 07405
or PO Box 427
Boonton NJ 07005
EducationMassachusetts Institute of Technology, '67University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ, '71
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren3 - Dana (female) 33; Debra 32; 2- twin girls from DanaGregory 28; and 2 step: Heather 42and Jay 41
Favorite Job/OccupationFormulating Nutritional Products and Inventing Things
Favorite Vacation PlaceCosta Linda Resort, Aruba and Eagles Nest Resort, Marco Island, Florida
Since 1963 This Happened...All children grown with 4 of 5 married or about to be (3 mine, 2 step).Hobbies: golf, reading history and science articlesI want to play golf with old classmates. I'm just an average player.I'm very, very close with a very large extended family of cousins.
Favorite Food/DessertLinguini with Pesto Sauce or Alfredo Sauce; Chilian Sea Bass
Your Favorite RestaurantNiochola's - Union Boulevard, TotowaParis Inn - Alps Road, Wayne202 Italian Bistro - Main Street, Lincoln ParkSan Georgio’s - Boonton Ave., Kinnelon Columbia Inn - Rt 202 MontvilleMichaelangelo’s - West Main Street, BoontonTop of the Park - Main Street, Boonton
Favorite Things to doWatch Science Channel, History Channel, Golf Channel, Public Television Ch 13 and 21, Channels 24, 25, 26. Also read detective and spy stories, history of science stories, Scientific American and American Scientist magazines, and New England Journal of Medicine every week (Case Records of the Massachusetts General Hospital).
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook, Linked-in, Classmates
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Making of the Atomic Bomb, War Horse, Hugo, Secretariat, A Brilliant Mind,Sir Walter Scott stories. Yankee Doodle Dandy, D-Day, the 6th of June,Political Books. The Battle of the Bulge.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Not retired, working part-time delivering medical samples
Frances Cohen 555 Vistamont Avenue Berkeley, CA 94708
510 526-3103
Education B.S. Psychology, University of Washington, Seattle. M.A. Psychology, University of California, Berkeley Ph.D. Psychology, University of California, Berkeley
Ronald CronkJeannie Mustic Cronk
6 Foothill Dr.Kinnelon, N.J.
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBoonton High 2 - Kim, Ron jr. 2 Boys
One item from your Bucket ListWe wanted show ponies. We have two National Champions and one Grand National Champion
Favorite Job/OccupationMaintenance Manager food company
Since 1963 This Happened...We were raising Rottweilers. Also breeding Shetland ponies and showing them. Two were National Grand Champions.
Any Military Service?National Guard, entered in 1965
Favorite Food/Dessert Favorite Things to do Favorite MoviesSteak & Ribs Work with our Show Ponies Many different movies
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Looking forward to retiring in the near future.
Warren J. Curd
Catherine
2716 Bach Lane Virginia Beach, VA 23456
757-301-7134
EducationBA Norwich University-1967 (Education/Government)MA Seton Hall University-1969 (Counseling)MA equivalent U.S. Army War College-1991“ABD” Seton Hall University (School Administration)
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren2 (Allison and Rebecca) 4 (Gannon, Shelby, Luke, Declan)
One item from your Bucket ListFly in an open cockpit bi-plane (actually, I've now done it twice in a Stearman World War II trainer)
Favorite Job/OccupationSchool administrator for almost 30 years, but enjoyed teaching swimming and lifesaving when I was younger.
Favorite Vacation PlaceThere are many, but we especially enjoyed the various islands of Hawaii a lot and the coast of Maine. We've travelled to Italy, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Ireland, England, France, Mexico, Puerto Rico...some several times. I travelled to Europe for two months after I left active military service and saw most countries including Hungary. Cathy missed that trip as we hadn't really become a couple at that point.
Since 1963 This Happened....Cathy and I married in 1975, She is also a BHS graduate (1967). We first lived in a cozy little log cabin on the Rockaway River in Boonton Township, but after two years we bought our first house moving to Jefferson Township. Our daughters Allison and Rebecca were born in 1979 and 1982 respectively. We had a house built in Jefferson (Cathy's dream house) and moved about four miles from our first place. I retired from public education in 2007 after working at Montville High School (1972-1987) and Livingston High School (1987-2007). Cathy retired from many years of teaching in 2008. We moved to Virginia Beach in 2010 to be closer to grandchildren and the military facilities in the Norfolk and Virginia Beach areas. We have a small townhouse in Hackettstown, NJ where we stay while visiting our younger daughter's family.
As an Eagle Scout, I was involved with scouting for a while. I was scoutmaster of Troop 69 in Boonton Township while in grad school, but I also served as a counselor for the four aquatic merit badges. When I moved to Jefferson, I counseled the three citizenship merit badges.
I've been active in church activities as well serving as the Sunday School Superintendent in the Rockaway Valley United Methodist Church prior to leaving for the Army. In Jefferson, I served as the chair of the administrative council for over 20 years in the Milton UMC as well as working in a number of other church positions.
I earned my wings in November of 1973 as an FAA private pilot, but other financial priorities (like a family) have kept me from being active. I will never forget that day I soloed! What a thrill!
For many years I served as a judicial volunteer for the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court in Morristown. We handled a variety of cases with first-time juvenile offenders. That experience coupled with serving twice on active duty as a summary court martial officer was the closest I got to becoming a lawyer…my BHS Yearbook future vocation!
Coming to BHS from Boonton Township was challenging since there were only 16 in my eighth grade graduating class (12 boys and four girls and a number of them did not attend BHS). So, suffice to say, the few of us came to BHS not knowing anyone! It was difficult for a while, but by participating in activities, we slowly got to know many of the Boonton, Lincoln Park and Montville folks.
I guess I really haven't stayed very close to many fellow students over the years as we all went our separate ways. I did date one of you for a brief time while I was at Norwich, but have lost contact with even the few from Boonton Township except for Ruth Ann Huyler Sherman. One of my good friends, Walter Babbitt died in Vietnam....
So much for the rambling! It will be great to attend the reunion...even though there are still classmates I didn't really get a chance to know. Maybe now I'll get the opportunity.
Any Military Service?Graduated from Norwich University-the nation's oldest private military college and founder of ROTC in 1967. I was commissioned a second lieutenant in the Armor Branch. After grad school, I entered active duty in 1969 at Fort Knox, KY and served a tour in the DaNang area of Vietnam. Returned home as a captain. After leaving active service, I joined the NJ Army National Guard retiring in 2000 as a full colonel with 30 total years of military service. During this time I commanded armor and mechanized infantry combat units at the company, battalion and brigade levels as well as serving as the commandant of the NJ Military Academy in Sea Girt. I must have fooled a few senior officers along the way, for they bestowed on me a number of awards and decorations. Among them are the Legion of Merit, Bronze Star, Meritorious Serve Medals, Army Commendation Medals, etc. I was also inducted into the Armor, Infantry and Field Artillery Associations.
I am very proud of my service to my country and state!
(I'm currently working on my memoirs from active duty to share with my family only. I have many pictures, etc. I was very fortunate to have been assigned to a tactical headquarters (because of my graduate degree I think) which is one reason I came home in one piece.)
Favorite Food/DessertDo enjoy Cathy's brandied chicken and mushrooms! (Getting the chicken drunk is the hardest part....)
Your Favorite RestaurantMannino's and Waterman's in Virginia Beach and the pizza at the Reservoir Tavern!
Favorite Things to doI enjoyed family time in both VA and NJ. I enjoy walking Civil War battlefields (also walked on the D-Day beaches a couple of years ago). Hiking is fun too. Reading, traveling, doing crossword puzzles (not too hard), and visiting museums are other fun things to do.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesBattle Cry of Freedom Where Eagles DareUnbroken GloryAgatha Christie stuff North By NorthwestHarlan Cobin novels CasablancaThe Charm School National TreasureMany Civil War and WW II books Raiders of the Lost Ark Marx Brothers stuff The Caine Mutiny
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I serve as the volunteer coordinator for the Military Aviation Museum in Virginia Beach. It's the la rges t p r iva te ly owned (non-prof i t ) co l lec t ion of f ly ing v in tage a i rp lanes . (www.militaryaviationmuseum.org) I especially enjoy conducting guided tours of the facility which has five hangars. Standing among the planes that fought in the world wars is awesome.
Brian DeLuca
1322 N 78th Street Seattle WA 98103-4844
206-527-2218
Education BS-Engineering Mechanics/Basic Sciences One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationHike Grand Canyon - down and up USAF Pilot
Favorite Vacation PlaceSkiing at Steamboat Springs CO and Whistler Mtn BC/CA. Sydney, AU
Any Military Service? Branch/Dates/General Discussion and/or DeploymentsUSAF: Academy Jun63-Jun67. Pilot 67-75 flying transports and fighters. NASA-Military Scientist/Engineer 75-78.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Steak - not a dessert guy. Seattle is full of them - at all price ranges and types
Favorite Things to doHike/Ski/Road Trips across USA
Are You on any Social Media?No - don't do it. Email if you want to contact me.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAnything by Jon Krakauer on mountaineering. Cool Hand Luke
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy? Fill out questionnaires.
Marta Diaczuk Steffen Donald
35 Avon Road Larchmont, NY 10538
914-834-2251
Martsteff @verizon.net
Eileen Dier Martress
603 Avenue H Apt. 211 Matamoras, Pa. 18336
491-570-5432
EducationSt. Joseph's School, Lincoln Park, NJ Boonton High School Sussex County Community College,Newton, NJ
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren4 - Mike, Tom, Cheryl, and Jerry 6 - One granddaughter and five grandsons
One item from your Bucket ListHave not thought about this too much…. I guess I would just love to win the lottery and travel everywhere.
Favorite Job/OccupationJust being retired and not thinking of working at all - I'VE COME A LONG WAY, BABY!!!!!!
Favorite Vacation PlaceHawaii and Idaho (also all the western states are wonderful for vacationing). The Grand Canyon is another favorite of mine.
Since 1963 This Happened...My family is the most important thing in my life and I thank God for all of them. Also - I love all the simple things in life - just glad I am still here sticking around and enjoying it all.
Favorite Food/DessertIce cream-cherry vanilla
Your Favorite RestaurantThe Stroudsmoor Inn, East Stroudsburg, PA.The Longhorn Steakhouse, East Stroudsburg, PA.The Erie Hotel, Port Jervis, NYLafayette House, Newton, NJ
Favorite Things to doTake a walk, play my guitar, read, travel, swim, ride my bicycle, visit with family, watch TV, go to a movie, dine out, and PRAY.Visit the national historic site in Milford, Pa. Grey Towers - Former home of governor Gifford Pinchot, who also was the founder of the National Forest Service.Visiting museums and taking day trips here and there.
Are You on any Social Media?I am on Facebook (so far at the moment I am). This may change at any time!!!!
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAll Historical fiction books about the Civil War era Adventure movies, (Indiana Jones type)Gone with the Wind Historical fiction moviesHistorical novels Travel and Discovery Leonardo DiCaprio movies (favorite Titanic)
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Daydream about the "good old days"
Joan Doremus Erbs
Bob
150 Amity Road Andover, NJ 07821
973-347-0213
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenSome college 2 - Jeffrey & Jenna 3 - Justin, Kelsey & Samantha
One item from your Bucket ListOnly one??!! Hmm...travel the USA in a motor home so we can get off the beaten trail...and skydiving.
Favorite Job/OccupationHomemaker. Was never that career driven. My plan to become Florence Nightingale ended when I first saw a scalpel cut into a body...so I became a pharmaceutical lab tech. That job ended when I settled in to become a mom. Work has been a means to an end...and now I'm looking forward to it ending!
Favorite Vacation PlaceOcean City, New Jersey!
Since 1963 This Happened...Married to Bob in July 1965 (holy crap...that was long ago!) and moved from Montville to Byram Township that year. My goal of becoming a Florence Nightingale was dashed the first time I saw them put a scalpel through someone’s gut. So I worked as a pharmaceutical lab tech until Jeffrey was born in 1969; then Jenna arrived in 1971. Was a stay at home Mom until about 1980 when I returned part time to the work force, and have continued to work since. For the past 28 years as a property manager for a company that manages community associations. Bob retired a few years ago from his real job, but continues to work part time for a fellow who has his own home construction business. My greatest joy is time spent with family, particularly our grandchildren. Justin turned 20 this year and attends Sussex County College. Kelsey is 10, in 5th grade. Samantha is 8 and in 3rd grade. Kids all live within 1/2 hour of us so we are fortunate to see them often. I love the outdoors and enjoy the four seasons here in New Jersey. Spring/summer & fall you'll find me in the flower gardens tending to my other children. You'll never hear me complain about weeding as I thoroughly enjoy keeping a neat garden! I'm eternally grateful that my parents introduced us to the wonders of Mother Nature, and walking on our country lane or in the woods is my favorite exercise as I take in all of nature that surrounds me year round. In the winter I love the snow and go ice skating and sleigh riding with the kids whenever possible. Used to ski but am a little leery of getting back into it since having knee repair (not replacement) a couple of years ago. I’m looking forward to retirement in the next year or so. Will likely be here in NJ 'til "the end" since the family is here (even my sisters live nearby), and that means more to me than anything else. To sum it up, life has been simple but good. I'm healthy, happy, and looking forward to more adventures in the future!
Any Military Service? Branch/Dates/General Discussion and/or DeploymentsNo - but "thank you" to all my classmates who served! I have high regard and deep appreciation for all who serve in the military, past and present.
Favorite Food/DessertAnything chocolate...dark chocolate preferred.
Your Favorite RestaurantBlack Forest Inn, Stanhope, New Jersey
Favorite Things to doGardening, reading, hiking, walking, kayaking, dinner out, antiquing, theater shows, museums, traveling, and now getting into bird watching (is this a sign of old age?). And of course, getting together with friends...old and new. And since breaking down and getting a computer a couple of years ago, mahjong and jigsaw puzzles on line!
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook is my limit. Nice connecting with old friends, classmates, and keeping up with the goings on of friends and family.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesDon't have a favorite, enjoy many. Dr. Zhivago; The Sound of Music; What Women Want; Chocolate; Something's Gotta Give; Jane Eyre; love old black & whites from the 30's, 40's & 50's. Probably more but can't think of them right now.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Well, I'm not retired, but can't imagine it will be hard to keep busy since I can't find the time to do all
I want to do now!
Janet Drake Smith
George Smith
2894 Patterson Mill Rd. Bedford, Va. 24523
540-586-1443
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenRN, BA 2 3
Jack Edmunds
Winter: 68-1805 Pau Nani St.
Waikoloa, Hawaii, 96738
Summer: 62 Hummingbird Lane,
Orient, ME, 04471 Cell: 973-896-4563
Education Number of Children One item from your Bucket List BS Engineering Physics, 1 Bicycle Tour of Maine and HawaiiU of Maine MS Computer Science, Stevens Institute of Technology
Favorite Job/OccupationSoftware Engineering
Favorite Vacation PlaceI am on permanent vacation: winter in Hawaii and summer on a lakefront home in Maine.
Since 1963 This Happened...After an interesting life starting with a few years as an electrical engineer and a few years custom building homes with my dad, and a few years as tractor trailer owner/operator, I settled down into software engineering. I finally retired to Hawaii in the winter and lakefront home in Maine in the summer..
Favorite Food/Dessert Chocolate ice cream
Favorite Things to doBicycle riding, swimming, water skiing, kayaking, canoeing, almost anything in water.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook, linkedin, Google+
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite Movies"Surely you're joking, Mr. Feynman" "Pink Panther" with Peter Sellers
"Guns, Germs, and Steel" by Jared Diamond "Collapse" by Jared Diamond "Darwin Awards" Wendy Northcutt "Crimes Against Logic" Jamie Whyte "The Half-Life of Facts" Samuel Arbesman "The God Delusion" Richard Dawkins "Flim Flam" James Randi "How Risky is it, Really" David Ropeik "Myths, Lies, and Downright Stupidity" John Stossel "Why People Believe Weird Things" Michael Shermer
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I keep busy by doing all maintenance and repair and upgrade on everything I own, from homes to cars to computers. Earlier this year my son and I designed and built 2 high end dual-boot Mac/PC 4-monitor computers. I am currently constructing a 24' x 36' two story storage building and will be using the second floor for my model train layouts. I am in the planning stage for building a gazebo. I am also studying, designing, and testing battery backup and solar thermal and photovoltaic systems reducing dependence on (and perhaps eliminating) the electrical grid.
Judson Etheredge
Suzie
20143 S Ferguson Road Oregon City, OR 97045
EducationSome college, LOTS of business/industry specific education
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 2 4One item from your Bucket ListTo make my bucket list
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation Place
Being retired All places except French Glen Resort
Since 1963 This Happened...Love history, guns, hunting, writing, drawing, swimming, creative design (drawing, buildings....)Problem solving. Fantastic spousal unit with two wonderful children and the best 4 grandkids.
Editors note. His wife told me that Jud raced MGs in the SCCA for many years.
Any Military Service? Branch/Dates/General Discussion and/or DeploymentsNavy, 1963 -1970, USS Enterprise CVAN-65, Viet Nam Service 1965 - 1968
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantMEAT - WINE Cowboy Tree Restaurant
Favorite Things to doToo many to list, not enough time to get to all
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe one I'm writing Planes Trains and Automobiles, Sliding Doors
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Everything
Paula S. Falkenstein Lerch
Roy Kipp Lerch
108 Coykendall Rd. Wantage, NJ 07461-3054
(973) 875-3132
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA Elementary Education 3 2MA Human Behavior and Development
Associate Degree in Fine Arts
One item from your Bucket ListTake a motorcycle trip around the USA and another in Ireland with Cork (family roots) as the objective.
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceTeaching fine arts in a home schooling program. Southwestern Vermont
Since 1963 This Happened...Lifelong educator - public school systems, private nursery school, juvenile detention, Sussex County Jail, Sussex County Community College. Retired June, 2011. I've now begun teaching art to home schoolers. Our daughter, Melanie, 38, graduated from Williams College and Harvard Law School and is an I.P. attorney living in LA, California with her husband RJ and grandsons Jack and Callahan. Our older son, Christian, 31, graduated from Harvard and lives in Queens with his bride, Jessica. Christian has his own business (vankipp.com) as a strategic designer shaping and translating brands across media. Our new daughter-in-law (formerly Jessica Burrows, now Jessica Van Kipp) is a lead actress/soprano in musical theater and has recently completed a run at Hamilton Stage in Rahway as 'Nora' in "Himself and Nora" Additionally, she has her own Holistic Food Coach business at "Health Illuminated.com". Jesse, our youngest at 25 graduated 3 years ago from Connecticut College with a double major in Fine Art and Architecture. He has taught graphic design and fine arts and after three years at Peter's Valley is a resident artist and fellow running the Special Topics Art Studio. He also started this year teaching at the Sussex County Charter School of Technology. Roy, my husband of 40 years, has managed his own accounting practice for 30 years. Since my retirement he has spent much time whining because he is too young to retire. That's how it is when you marry an older woman!
Favorite Food/DessertSirloin Filet meticulously grilled by my husband, Roy.
Your Favorite RestaurantWalpack Inn in Walpack just down the road from Peter's Valley and the Airport Diner in Sussex.
Favorite Things to doArt, sewing, exercising, motorcycling, traveling, reading and playing with our Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Tyler.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Help Lord of the Rings Bourne Identity/Supremacy Series Oh Brother, Where Art Thou? The International The Italian Job The Devil Wears Prada
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Catching up on everything neglected while I work - the attic, painting, cleaning, etc....fun??
Teaching art to home schooled children ages 5 - 17 years...this is fun! Motorcycling with my husband...this is SUPER fun!!!
Tony Fennelly
James Richard Catoire
2615 Governor Nicholls St. New Orleans, LA 70119
504-450-6974
EducationBA, Drama and Communications, University of New OrleansActing classes with many teachers. Diploma: Gilbert Navarro course in Horary Astrology Certified Astrologer, Level 1, NCGR
Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenOnly the tail-wagging and the purring kinds Probably some puppies and kittens
One item from your Bucket ListI think I've done everything I wanted to do. I would just like *more* of the same opportunities.
Favorite Job/OccupationActing. I finally got my SAG-Aftra union card. I'm a film starlet. (Proud to be in the union) I have also written several mystery novels published in the US, Europe and Asia.
Favorite Vacation PlaceHome with my family in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
Since 1963 This Happened...My husband is a French-speaking Cajun and a fantastic cook. (Like most French) He worked offshore for sixteen years, then another twenty-five as a high school teacher of French and Spanish. He just retired. We have a little cow farm in Central Louisiana where he gets good exercise keeping up the place, putting out hay and range cubes, etc. That serves as our "evacuation home" whenever we have a hurricane. We stayed there almost five months after Katrina. I like to swim in our little lake. No one can see me but cows, but I *always* wear something. We have two boxers, a bobtailed tom cat (who kills huge rats) and a girl cat who specializes in mice.
I get an occasional acting job. Am a professional astrologer. My mystery books are available on Amazon
Favorite Food/DessertLobster followed by bread pudding with rum sauce. Also filet mignon, Haagen Daaz vanilla bean ice cream
Your Favorite RestaurantStar Restaurant-237 Decatur Street, New Orleans. Great bargain on fresh lobster. :-p
Favorite Things to doHang out on a film set, eating the catered food. My exercise is walking, two or three miles a day. I walk down to the central library to haul books back for Richard, the "Reading Material Monster".
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesCan I say my *own* books are my favorites? I'll sit through anything my husband likes.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I'm a writer and an actress. No one retires from those activities. But there is always something going
on in New Orleans for me to do.
Ed Filipski June
617 County Road 579 Pittstown, NJ 08867
908-735-5214
Education Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation Place BA Penn State Retired Banker Pacific Northwest
Your Favorite Restaurant Favorite Things to doMatt’s Red Rooster Grill, Flemington NJ Travel, Hike, Volunteer work
Linda Heinzelman
20 West 86 St Apt 10D
NYC, NY. 10024
203 856-1519 cell
Education Number of Children One item from your Bucket ListBA 1 Visit the Galapagos Islands
Favorite Job/OccupationI was an RN specializing in critical care for 15 years and the director of medical services at the World Trade Center. Saw the guy walk the tightrope on my way to work and loved every minute. Changed careers after a return to school and have been working as an Interior Designer for last 22 years. I plan on only semi-retiring. Love it!
Favorite Vacation Place Are You on any Social Media?My friends ranch in Santa Ynez, CA Yes
Favorite Things to doTravel
Martin Henry
Marilyn Gabrielson Henry
8261 Chase Lane King George, VA 22485
540-413-0048
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBSEE - Widener U- Tau Beta Pi 1 2 BoysMA Political Science equiv. Navy War college MS Computer Science - University of West Florida MS GIS Certification - Penn State University One item from your Bucket ListPublish a book, just waiting for some talent to kick in
Favorite Job/OccupationNon Linear Physics modeler of Electric Power Grids, and as a Field Intelligence Collector in Europe during the Cold War.
Favorite Vacation PlaceCosta Del Sol, Destin, FL, and home!
Since 1963 This Happened...I was USAF active duty and then USAF Civil Service for 34 total years. I then worked for BAE until retirement. Final job was the Operational Test Manager for the G/ATOR radar (It’s on line). Marilyn and I moved to Virginia when I was sent to be a USAF Liaison with the Navy as lead on some special Joint Service projects. My final Civil Service job had me working as a briefer and analyst for the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Homeland Defense at the Pentagon. Marilyn got into Navy Civil Service and worked her way up to the Director of the Fleet and Family Support Center. She was one of the people recognized by then SECDEF Rumsfeld for her work with Pentagon 9/11 families. She recently retired after 24 years and got some very special Awards from various levels of Command at the Naval Surface Warfare Center in Dahlgren, VA. Our son, Sean, graduated from The U of Maryland and went to work with SAIC in support of the Air Force portion of the Space Program. There he met and married his wife, Monica. They have 2 beautiful bundles of energy who are easily capable of breaking an anvil. After he finished his Masters in System Engineering, he was selected for a job at Vandenberg AFB in the missile and interceptor payload/launch business and relocated to California 1 January of this year.
Any Military Service?USAF for 20 years. Stationed all over the world and the states. Found out why I missed all of those jump shots when a birth defect in one eye prevented me from being in the cockpit. I helped start 'Cope Thunder' at Clark AB, and ran the first and seventh one. It has moved to Alaska and is now named 'Red Flag West'. I was the PACAF Maintenance Officer of the Year in 1976 and got sucked into the intelligence field as a punishment. Squadron Commander in Omaha. After working with the German Air Force for 5 years I received special recognition from the Luftwaffe equivalent of the Air Intelligence Agency as well as a second from the Luftwaffe Chief of Staff.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Cordon Bleu, Apple Pie The Bavarian Chef in Fredericksburg, VA. Great family style foods and excellent beers
Favorite Things to doGardening, woodworking - mostly turning lumber into sawdust, gourmet jam making as well as cooking, writing anecdotal stories (think war stories and family stories) plus listening to audio books. Playing with our big Golden Retriever is #1 on the list after getting clobbered by the Grandchildren. Plus watching the grandbabies break china (anvils) for fun.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook reluctantly
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesBooks by Linda Fairstein, CasablancaStewart Wood, David Baldacci, Sci FiKaren Marie Moaning and any mystery novel
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Just my favorite things and mowing the darned lawn.
Carolee Herting Litwinka
Mike
1791 Pennecamp DrThe Villages, FL 32162 (Oct to May)
54 Ninas WayManchester, CT 06040 (May to Oct)
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA Mathematics, 2 5 (one deceased)Montclair State CollegeMBA, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI)
One item from your Bucket ListSpend time in Hawaii, also Southeast Asia
Favorite Job/OccupationConsultant at IBM designing automated solutions for businesses including web applications
Favorite Vacation PlaceFrance
Since 1963 This Happened...Mike and I have been happily married for 45 years. We both enjoyed professional careers and raised our son and daughter in the Hartford, CT area. We were fortunate to be able to travel to Paris, Rome, London, Luxembourg, Bermuda and many other interesting locations for business conferences and meetings. We have been retired for six years and enjoy travel, reading, fast walking, biking and Pilates. I also play "social" bridge with a few groups and belong to AAUW. I volunteer with several organizations and have enjoyed teaching ESL for 5 years. We are Florida residents, living in The Villages, FL for 7 months/year and in CT near our family the remaining months. We also own a home in RI near the ocean and enjoy spending time there with our family. Fortunately, we are both in excellent health!
Favorite Food/DessertSeared sea scallops / ice cream with fudge sauce
Your Favorite RestaurantBull and Bear in The Waldorf, Orlando, FLGracie's, Providence, RI
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Fast walking, travel, learn foreign languages, shop Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesP.D James novels Lincoln, The Queen
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?See above
Molly Hoiberg Wolf
Bill
705 North Milam Street Fredericksburg, Texas 78624
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA University of Arizona 2 2
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceWorking for myself Hawaii
Richard B. Huykman Cheryl E. Haslem Huykman
7 Sunset Court Montville, NJ 07045
EducationBS Engineering Physics, minor EE at University of Maine; MS in EE from NYU One item from your Bucket ListOverturn injustice done by State of NJ and the NJ Supreme Court against me.
Favorite Job/OccupationSystem and design engineer for Aircraft, Defense, and Space Systems for Bell Telephone Labs, Honeywell. Honeywell provided diverse background opportunities in analog circuits, digital circuits, power electronics, software program and software system design, test equipment instruments and systems, flight systems (worked on most fighter jets electronics, smart bombs, guided missiles), space shuttle booster rocket, ground based checkout, air data computer, star scanning telescope for space navigation, space station positioning gyros, system integration for test equipment.
Favorite Vacation PlaceLas Vegas,
Since 1963 This Happened...Cheryl Haslem Huykman went to Paterson State for teaching degree, then Masters in Business Administration at Fairleigh Dickinson. Worked for ITT as administrative assistant, and worked for Hartford as Administrative Assistant and Human Resources. Worked for Galaxy Glass. Did work with VNA. Loved photography and travel.
Richard Huykman liked scuba diving, spelunking, some travel, mountain biking, deep sea fishing, card games, tennis, table tennis, computer skills, handwriting analysis. Now like to do trading of stocks and commodities. Researched and did litigation.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantFilet mignon, napoleon, vanilla ice cream Outback
Favorite Things to doMountain biking, chess, computer research, tennis, table tennis, like good music
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook, but not very active
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThere Is a River; Sleeping Prophet; Top Gun; A Few Good Men; Summer "Conscious Autosuggestion" by Emil Coue. Vacation
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Trade stocks and commodities, take care of wife; research on internet; just stayin' alive;
RuthAnn Huyler Sherman Christopher
917 Welsh Lane Jacksonville, NC 28546
(910) 577-0456
EducationBoonton High SchoolWilliam Paterson University, BA, MEd.
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren2 children: Andrew, Heather 7: Cian, Reed, Savannah, Lila, Olin, Malcolm, Madison3 stepchildren: (see below) One item from your Bucket ListTo visit the Valley of the Kings in Egypt
Favorite Job/OccupationI retired after forty years as a Kindergarten-Primary teacher. I still tutor special needs students. I also teach Vacation Bible School and Faith Formation at my church. I also love being a Grandma!
Favorite Vacation PlaceI love to go to Myrtle Beach, SC., where I enjoy the beach, shows, and restaurants.
Since 1963 This Happened...We enjoy the beach, taking cruises, and traveling; especially to visit our children and grandchildren in New Hampshire, Texas, Georgia, Washington State, and Tennessee. Our daughter, Heather, is a Master Sgt. In the Air Force. Her husband, John, is a Senior Master Sgt. They are stationed at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, TX. They are expecting a girl in early January. They are also raising John's daughters, Reagan, fifteen, and Victoria, ten.
My stepchildren: Christopher, Jr. is a Sgt. In the Army. He, and his wife Lindsey, are stationed at Ft. Stewart, GA. Victoria, an accountant, lives in Monroe, Washington. Theresa and her husband, Christopher, live in Humboldt, TN, with our two year old granddaughter, Madison. Theresa is a secretary. Her husband is in the Marine Corps Reserve, and attends college.
Favorite Food/DessertMy favorite food is lobster, and my favorite desert is strawberry shortcake.
Your Favorite RestaurantI enjoy eating at The Kings Arms Tavern, in Colonial Williamsburg, VA. The strolling musicians add a special ambiance. The food and presentation are appropriate for the colonial period.
Favorite Things to doI like to weave baskets, paint with oils and acrylics, sew my own clothes, read, travel, cruise, and spend time with my family.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesI am currently rereading I enjoy Film Noire and Humphrey Bogart Arthur Canon Doyle's Sherlock Holmes. movies.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?When I was working, I used to say, "I'll have time to .........., when I retire. Well, It is. LONG list!
Al Janosy
Sandi
11 Beechwood Trail Denville, NJ 07834
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenLincoln Tech 2 3
Favorite Job/OccupationAuto Technician
Favorite Vacation PlaceWildwood N.J.
Since 1963 This Happened...We all belong to the Denville String Band. North Jersey 's only string band, Mummer style.. Mr. Berryman would be proud.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantTexas Weiners at Hot Grill in Clifton, NJ Charlie Brown's
Favorite Things to doGardening
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Small engine repair.
Claire Ann Kaempffe Reavey Dick
326 Dennis Whitney Road New Braintree, MA 01531
508-867-7675
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenMontville Elementary School 2 daughters None yet!Boonton High School University of Kentucky One item from your Bucket ListTo live in Paris for at least 6 months...
Favorite Job/OccupationHands down, my favorite job was being a mother. I was lucky enough to stay at home two years after each birth. It was, and still is, a job like no other. I taught grades 2, 3, and 4 for 37 years, starting in Atlanta and finishing in Paxton, Massachusetts. I loved that age children - 8, 9, and 10. Striving to be independent but still accepting of hugs and guidance. I am now an assessor for my small town. My daughter, Kate, lovingly calls me "the town ass." I enjoy it though, and it only takes 8 hours a week. Favorite Vacation PlaceWe rented a small cottage for many years on Cape Cod Bay in Brewster. In the past ten years, we ventured to the "Outer Cape" to Wellfleet. Our daughter, Heather, recently bought a piece of land there and will begin building shortly. Hopefully, we'll get a family discount! I also love visiting with Jane in Dennis. Yea, we're still "a couple of swells."
Since 1963 This Happened...Well, let's see... Dick and I live on our twenty acres of land on a dirt road in a small dairy community in central Massachusetts. We both enjoyed our careers - mine as a teacher and Dick as a counselor and later as an administrator for unemployment for the state. We had our first daughter after ten years of marriage. Then another came along. Like most, we had our struggles and our joys. For sure, the good outweighed the bad. My dad died of a severe heart attack when I was thirty. But my mom lived to the ripe old age of 99. I was privileged to have her in a nursing home close by for her last five years. My sister, Karen, who was a freshman when we were seniors, lives in Oshkosh, Wisconsin. We still are close and get together as often as possible. I had an older sister and brother too. I have nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and a great, great niece and a great, great nephew! Unfortunately, none live around me. Heather and Kate are the jewels in our crown. Both have become wonderful adults - I couldn't be more proud of them. Heather was graduated from
Syracuse and is a product designer in Boston. She lives in Cambridge. She works long hours and in her free time, enjoys rowing (crew at S.U.). She designed her Cape cottage and we can't wait until it's finished this fall or winter. I hope to be spending some quality time there! She is still single but has a boyfriend - I wish they would hurry up! Kate was graduated from Mercyhurst College in Erie, Pennsylvania and worked for several years as a special ed teacher in Milwaukee and Massachusetts. She just (this week) graduated from Lesley University with a Masters Degree in special education. She is looking in New Hampshire, but for now she'll stay put in Somerville, Massachusetts. She comes home about once a month for the weekend. She enjoys checking up on her old, dottering mom and dad. I'm sure she thinks we have one foot in the grave and can't carry out the simplest chores. But I love having her home. Dick and I have a 13 foot sailboat that we have fun with. We take it to the Cape and make circles in Wellfleet Harbor. I own a timeshare in Mazatlan, Mexico that I trade for other places to enjoy. So we get away about twice a year to new places. Last year, we spent a week in Provence, France and another in Liguria, Italy (Cinque Terre). We haven't gone anywhere together this year because we want to spend time in Wellfleet at the building site. All in all, I feel blessed to live such a wonderful, content life.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Fresh tomatoes and basil from our garden, I think Dick and I have the best restaurant. with a touch of olive oil and salt over hot pasta. We enjoy cooking, using fresh produce andM-m-m.. local meats. And it's cheap date!!! So give us a call, tell us a time, and show up! We promise a delicious meal and a wonderful evening.
Favorite Things to doI have so many likes ~ tending to my seven gardens around our property is one of my favorites. I love to read. I love to plan trips and travel with my family - we've been to Italy and Ireland together, and next year I'm planning a trip to eastern Germany to see where my ancestors came from. And I'm taking my two sisters to Ireland to see where the other ancestors came from. I love to drive my car ~ I think Spiotti started that! In a future life, I'd like to come back as a garage mechanic.
Are You on any Social Media?I am on Facebook, but I don't contribute much. I just enjoy seeing the lives of my relatives and friends. Sounds a lot like a voyeur, doesn't it?
Favorite Book Current/Classic Love all genres of books! I just finished Bunker Hill by Nathaniel Philbrick. Some of my favorite authors are David McCullough, Edward Rutherford, Ken Follett, Adriana Trigiani, Jaqueline Winspear, Lisa Genova, Patrick Taylor, Vince Flynn... I could go on.
Favorite MoviesI thought "The Heat" was hysterical! We really enjoy watching the English mystery series on PBS. Also on PBS, I loved 'Call the Midwives'' series as well as 'Downton Abbey.'
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I really don't know....I know I'm never bored. I enjoy spending time with my friends from teaching, my friends from town here, my college friends - There are four of us who travel together. We're going to Africa in January. I like to putter - when I get the cleaning fever, I like to organize my closets and drawers. I can't stand clutter. My super-duper favorite thing is to be with my family ~
wherever they are I like to be. I have truly enjoyed getting back into the BHS mode - meeting at Trudy's house last year and becoming re-acquainted with my marvelous classmates has been such fun. There is nothing like old friends. They're the best!
Barbara (Bobbi) Karrer Clarke
6705 Arrowroot Dr. Jacksonville, Fl. 32244
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenPaterson General 2 4Hospital School of Nursing One item from your Bucket ListWrite and have published my own fictional novel
Favorite Job/OccupationThe only occupation I've ever had for 46 years is nursing
Favorite Vacation PlaceAnywhere on the Florida beaches
Since 1963 This Happened...After graduating nursing school in 1966, I joined the USNR as a Navy Nurse and was stationed in Jacksonville, FL. I have been an RN for 46 years and have worked all specialties at one time or another. I have two wonderful boys Gary and Tim who each have two children of their own: Alaina and Reilly, and Carissa and Carter respectively. I am now enjoying retirement and live about 20 minutes away from my children and grandchildren in Jacksonville, FL. I love scrapbooking, gardening, reading, writing, crafting, going to the movies, and try to walk a mile every day. I have wonderful friends and live in a great neighborhood and am currently researching for a fictional novel I am writing.
Any Military Service?USNR (Navy Nurse) 1967 - 1969
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Steak/ Cheesecake Longhorn, T.G.I.F.
Favorite Things to doScrapbooking, crafting (cards, rubber stamping, etc.) reading, writing, gardening, and walking. Oh, I love shopping!
Are You on any Social Media?Yes, I'm on Facebook-Bobbi Karrer Clarke
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Stand-Stephen King Titanic I love sci-fi, fantasy, and action,adventure movies
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?All the things mentioned above under favorite things to do. Spend time with friends and family frequently
Linda Killoch Ashburn
Tom
4004 S. Sable Way Aurora, CO 80014
303-680-6558
Education Number of Children Favorite Vacation PlaceUniversity of Colorado Boy & Girl Jersey Shore
Since 1963 This Happened...Both children are married and live in Colorado. I am a retired Nurse Educator. My husband and I are both enjoying our life together!
Your Favorite Restaurant Are You on any Social Media?Reservoir Tavern in Boonton Yes, Facebook
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I volunteer on several Boards.
Natalie Kononenko
Peter Holloway
350 O'Connor Close Edmonton
Alberta Canana T6R 1L5
780-439-5277
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA - Radcliffe College - 1967 1 son - Gregory Holloway, None - this is a sore pointMA - Harvard University - 1969 2 step-childrenPh.D. - Harvard University - 1976
Favorite Job/OccupationThe one I have now. It's not ideal, but I love doing fieldwork. I love to teach. Writing is hard, but rewarding.
Favorite Vacation PlaceUsed to be a tie between the Lake District of England and the Outer Banks in North Carolina until my husband almost drowned at the beach. Now we'll stick with the mountains of England.
Since 1963 This Happened...Phillipa and Kenneth, my two step-kids, are professors at Middle Tennessee State University and Florida Atlantic University, respectively.My son Greg is studying quantum computing at Waterloo University in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada. He is working toward a PhD and specializing in nannowires.
Your Favorite RestaurantWe don't go out to eat.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook, Linked-in
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesI read too much to have one favorite - maybe Days of HeavenBulgakov - Master and Margarita Juliet of the SpiritsMarquez - 100 Years of Solitude
Jeanne Koskie Parrella
5506 Camino Arbustos NE Albuquerque, NM 87111
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBachelor's in Teaching 1 1 One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationTrip to a nature preserve in Africa Teaching special needs children
Are You on any Social Media? If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Facebook Reading, hiking, shopping, visiting family & friends
! ! !Ellen Kunits Lennon
27 Reber Lane Honey Brook, Pa 19344
484-319-8515
Education Number of Children One item from your Bucket ListLaboratory Institute of 2 Boys To take a vacation with dear friends.Merchandising and life experiences
Favorite Job/OccupationWorking for Federated Dept. Stores on the private label programs-that was back in ’68-'75. Owning my scrapbook store was probably the best. I loved it.My current employment is with Wegman's in Downingtown. Customer service-selling fantastic Patisserie items and European breads.
Favorite Vacation PlaceCarolla Light, NC the Outer Banks.. It really doesn't take much, just visiting the ladies or family in NJ is a vacation.
Since 1963 This Happened...I just sold my home in Downingtown, PA in Nov 2012, and moved into a very small mobile home park community, only six homes. I love it. A double wide, in Amish country. I still have boxes up to my eye balls, but I'll get to it!!! My boys are 22 and 24 and there is NEVER a dull moment. Neither boy is married, and there are no grandchildren that we know about. I try to visit Trudy in NJ, at least once every two months. We always have a great time. Sometimes on those visits we ladies get together for lunch or go to NYC to catch a play, that way we get to see Walter (Bobbie).
Any Military Service?No, but thanks to all of you that served . God bless you .
Favorite Food/DessertA good authentic Hungarian Goulash or Sauerbraten. Pecan Pie or Shoo fly pie
Your Favorite RestaurantDee and Wimpy's diner in Honey Brook. They hauled this 50's diner from Texas, and refurbished it about 2 years ago. Good diner food: corned beef hash/eggs, meatloaf and mashed potatoes, fresh turkey and filling. Love the atmosphere!
Favorite Things to doWhen I finally get unpacked, I'll get back to working on the family tree . It's great getting in touch with cousins on my mom that are in their mid to late 80's. Love the family gossip ! I love working on family albums for myself or for gifts . Just have bunches of old and new photos that are waiting for a home . Turning old flea market or family stuff into new stuff.. always fun.
Are You on any Social Media?On Facebook and Classmates .I'm tired of the nonsense on FB.....time for me to drop it or unfriend some folks.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesDon't care much for reading, Seven Brides for Seven Brothersother than articles, would rather watch a movie. Father GooseAnd Then There Were None The BirdcageAs Good as it Gets Patch Adams Pay it Forward Young Frankenstein Some Like It Hot An Affair to Remember Anna and the King of Siam (Jodie Foster)
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I for one, can only dream about retiring.......it won't be in this lifetime !!!!
Ken Kyte
Marcie
10 Balamor Lane Ewing Twp., NJ 08628
609-538-0983
EducationBS Civil Engineering - Rutgers University MS Transportation Planning & Engineering - Brooklyn Polytechnic Institute MS Public Administration - Rutgers University
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren One item from your Bucket List 3 9 Tour of Australia & New Zealand
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceOnly had the one with the Myrtle Beach, SCNJ Department of Transportation
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantYou grill it, I'll eat it Texas Roadhouse for a great steak
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Enjoy Retirement Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAtlas Shrugged Heat Greedy Bastards Zeitgeist TrilogyRepublic Lost: How Money Corrupts Congress Ishmael: An Adventure of the Mind and Spirit
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Play golf as often as possible
Support and Encourage the Grandkids Visit our local casinos
Alan Lefkowitz
Nancy
2543 Sandy Creek Drive Westlake Village, California 91361
818.414.6455 (cell)
Education Number of Children BS and MBA: 2 Fairleigh Dickinson University
One item from your Bucket ListRun a competitive 5k race
Favorite Job/OccupationSales/Sales Management : Two career fields - Insurance Industry and Office Technology Services and Products.
Since 1963 This Happened...Me: " Semi-retired" on July 1, 2013. Company relocation from New Jersey to California in 1980. Spent the first six years in Southern California (Valencia), transferred by my company to the San Francisco Bay area (Pleasanton) and then back to Southern California in late 1991. Have lived in Westlake Village since returning.
Spouse: Office Manager for Pepperdine University (Malibu, CA) - student housing and residence life department. New Jersey (Edison) girl. She is very active with 'Pet Partners' which is a national organization for therapy animals. We have two therapy dogs (Golden Retrievers) who visit hospitals and senior citizen care facilities.
Son (28): Digital Marketing Manager for a FOX television station in West Palm Beach, Florida. Prior to moving to Florida he was a segment producer for CNBC at their global headquarters in Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey.
Son (25): After spending a year in Israel helping to develop a program for teaching ESL for public education, he returned home and has recently started to work in the alumni department for Pepperdine University (alum of Cal State University Long Beach). He is enrolling in a masters program at Pepperdine starting this September.
While living in the San Francisco bay area, we were there for the Loma Prieta Earthquake. When we moved back to Los Angeles were there for the Northridge Earthquake. Experiences I would not wish anyone to go through.
Any Military Service?United States Navy 1963 - 1966
Deployment to Vietnam 1966
Duties: Radarman and Electronic Countermeasures
Had the opportunity to travel around the world on my ship
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I umpire youth baseball for two Pony Leagues and one private school league. I am planning to certify to umpire high school baseball in early 2014.
I work around my house: all the landscaping, swimming pool maintenance, painting, electrical, plumbing, home repairs...etc. It's enough to keep me busy most of the week.
I have started a running routine to allow me to enter 5k races in the near future.
Ken Leyendecker
494 Parish Drive
Mary Ester, FL 32569
850-319-3824
Mike Lo Russo
Sue Winthrop Lo Russo
119 Old Wood Lane Boonton, N.J. 07005
EducationBoonton High School
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 3 - 5 -Michael - builder Jarett, 13Amy - teacher Alexandra, 9Heather - finance Jordan, 8 Ryan, 6 Madison 6
One item from your Bucket ListVisit Italian town where my Grandfather came from
Favorite Job/OccupationShooting fireworks for family and friends’ companies
Favorite Vacation PlaceCruise anywhere
Since 1963 This Happened...I have been retired from the Boonton Police Force for 18 years. My wife, Sue’ has been retired from the Boonton School System since 2005. She continues to sub for the district, and I work on small home repairs with a friend. Any free time we have is spent with our grandkids.
Any Military Service?Marine Corps Reserve
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantEggplant Parm/Apple Pie Casa Bella, Denville, N.J.
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Play Golf and read Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesFavorite Author - Vince Flynn Like all genres
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Odd jobs (painting), gardening
Jason LomberkCarol
2 Deer Lake Ct Barnegat, NJ 08005
609-489-5171
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBachelors degree, 2 daughters 4 (2 boys, 2 girls)Electrical Engineering, Rensselaer Polytechnic Inst. One item from your Bucket ListI've been lucky enough to have completed my bucket list except for just one item - visiting the pyramids of Egypt.
Favorite Job/OccupationFavorite job was starting and running my own business (a data processing company). Left my first engineering job with PSE&G (Newark) after just 13 years; started my own business and never looked back.
Favorite Vacation PlaceAruba. We have been vacationing there since 1995. In 2003 we bought a beach house there which we use for ourselves and friends as well as rent out to other vacationers (www.VillaAruba.com).
Since 1963 This Happened...Married 44 years, raised two great daughters and now have 4 terrific grandkids, ages 1, 3, 5 and 8. We started out in North Plainfield, moved back to Montville to raise our kids and after that we have lived in several other areas around New Jersey. We always liked the Jersey Shore and spent our early years vacationing there with our kids until we ultimately moved to the shore in the mid '90s. Once the kids got older, we began vacationing in other parts of the world including Caribbean until we finally found Aruba. That became our home-away-from-home. Both of our daughters graduated college with biology degrees. One went on to med school and became a Physician Assistant specializing in ER medicine and the other became an R&D manager with a pharmaceutical/cosmetics company. They have both now phased out of full-time work to raise their families. My wife and I have lived at the Jersey shore for the past 20 years and still enjoy places like Cape May, Wildwood, LBI, Ocean Grove and yes, even Asbury Park. Believe it or not, we still go to Asbury occasionally for dinner and even a few concerts at the old Paramount (few people know that Bruce, Southside Johnny, Bon Jovi and others sometimes perform and practice there before going out on tour). I have also been involved with classic cars and auto racing over the years. My brother and I
used to restore classic cars (mostly Corvettes) starting way back in the '60s. Unfortunately my brother (and best friend) passed away in 2001 so after my last restoration (a 1966 "big block" Corvette) I finally closed that chapter of my life. So now I just enjoy taking the '66 to car shows with my grandsons. Over the years, I also enjoyed going to many auto races around the country including the "big one", the Indy 500. At some of those events, I had the opportunity to meet a few legends like Bobby Unser and Mario Andretti. One of my bucket list items was to actually drive open-wheel race cars which I was finally able to do at Nazareth, PA raceway back in the '90s. It was the ultimate "rush".
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Jersey corn Moonstruck Restaurant, Asbury Park, NJ and Yemanja Restaurant, Oranjestad, Aruba (unfortunately it takes a few hours and a few hundred bucks just to get to that one).
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Hang out with the grandkids. Nope, don't like or trust any of them
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Bible Any of the James Bond series
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?We recently moved into a great community and I got back into sports I hadn't played in decades including softball, volleyball and tennis. It took a number of visits to various doctors to get all the joints and muscles working right again but it was well worth it. Thanks, Medicare!
Carolyn Lowther
14000 N. 94th Street, #3096Scottsdale, AZ 85260
EducationBoonton High!
Mt. Holyoke College, 1963-1965University of PA, BA 1965-1967Wharton Graduate School MBA in Finance 1974-1976CPA State of PA, 1978Degree in Fine Arts, County College of Morris, 2004 One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationTravel to Australia, Asia Waitress in Puerto Rico when young!!
Favorite Vacation Place Since 1963 This Happened...Southern Europe One sister, one niece, one brother in law, one Mom (99).
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantCheesecake Cheesecake Factory
Favorite Things to doHiking, biking, travel, drawing and painting, attending plays, ballets, operas, symphony, etc.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAny of Peter Robinson's books All independent movies with subtitles, preferably from other countries.
Lynn Lucas Rice
William P. Rice
338 Washington St. Duxbury, MA. 02332
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenKatharine Gibbs School 2 - William, Paige 2 - William, Channing
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationAfrica Grandmother!
Favorite Vacation Place Since 1963 This Happened...Europe: Italy, France. We have a happy, healthy family.Your Favorite RestaurantL'Espalier, Cambridge
Favorite Things to doTennis, golf, boating, cooking, eating, entertaining, travel, gardening, and being a grandmother.
Are You on any Social Media? Favorite Book Current/ClassicFacebook Unbroken
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?All of the above...
Janet MacKallor Lawrence
Pete
511 Lincoln St. Boonton, NJ 07005
973-263-8156
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBHS 2 4 Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceRetirement Key West, FL
Since 1963 This Happened...Pete and I are both happily retired. Our daughter Kim and her husband John have two boys - Andrew 22 and Ryan 18. Our son Mark and his wife Amy have two boys - Hunter 14 and Jackson 10.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantChicken Roma Roma in BoontonAnything chocolate
Favorite Things to doWe are classic car owners and go to car shows and cruise nights during the summer. My car is a 1958 Corvette and Pete has a 1962 Corvette. We vacation in early spring and late fall when classic car season is over.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesNothing currently favorite. Casablanca and all the old horror movies from Favorite classic is Gone With The Wind. my childhood.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?See above
Ross Marlay
Suzanne (wife of 46 years)
2912 Bennett Drive Jonesboro, AR 72401
Tel. (870) 972-0643
email: [email protected]
EducationB.A. Brown University, Political Science, 1967M.A. Ohio University, Southeast Asia Studies, 1971Ph.D. Northern Illinois University, Political Science, 1975
Number of Children One item from your Bucket List 2 I want to see Argentina and Chile, and will do so in 2014.
Favorite Job/OccupationI've had only one job: teaching Political Science at Arkansas State University for 33 years. My courses were American Foreign Policy, United States Government, Russian Politics, Chinese Politics, Middle East Politics, International Relations, Revolutions, and Terrorism.
Favorite Vacation Place1. Southern Utah; 2. New Zealand; 3. Ireland
Since 1963 This Happened...My wife Sue was Foreign Student Advisor and Director of International Programs at Arkansas State University before her retirement in 2010. Together we've enjoyed travel to many countries, especially in Asia and the Middle East. Our son Matthew earned a Ph.D. from Penn State in Sociology and works at the Bureau of Census in Washington. Our son Daniel served in the Peace Corps in Suriname and now works at the Make-a-Wish Foundation in San Francisco
Any Military Service?No military service. Peace Corps (Philippines), 1967-69.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantIndian food India Palace, Memphis, TN
Favorite Things to do1. Travel2. Play with my dog3. Ride my bike4. Listen to music (esp. 1960s British folk-rock: Pentangle, Fairport Convention, Sandy Denny, Bert Jansch)
Are You on any Social Media?I got OFF Facebook and advise anyone valuing privacy to do the same.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAnything by John Updike, especially "Encounters at the End of the World" (Werner Herzog)"Museums and Women" and "My Father's Tears," (his last book). Also John McPhee's geology books.
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?I ride my bike every day 10 miles out through the rice fields while listening to music on my iPod. And I spend a lot of time with dogs, my own and those at the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society. Once a week I take our 3-legged dog to visit residents at a nursing home. And Sue and I are always immersed in maps and guide books, planning our next trip.
Roderick Carroll Martenis
Ms. Significant Other
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenEnded in 7th grade 1 Naught
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationI get to kick the bucket Master of the Universe
Favorite Vacation PlaceCamden, NJ
Since 1963 This Happened...After I left rehab for the sixth time, I began to take up the lute, which I played poorly with an ensemble of likewise maladjusted ex-hippies. Later on, I took up trout fishing, but soon give it up when I learned I was expected to eat the trout. There are so pretty, I couldn't bring myself to do it. I move around a lot with the encouragement of my neighbors. I think it may have had something to do with the roosters, or maybe my pet water monitor, but I'm not sure. In any event, I got to see the world, such as it is. I can't think of anything meaningful to share with my classmates, except that I remember almost all of them fondly. We lived in a Goldilocks time between the war and subsequent periods of ever increasing self-indulgence. Somehow, we survived.. Most of us survived. Too many haven't, and I miss them. Let's get wild at our reunion!
Any Military Service? Army, 66 - 69, Dix, RVN, Knox, Bragg
Favorite Food/DessertAnchovies
Your Favorite RestaurantLittle diner in Ironbound, torn down years ago
Favorite Things to doDoodling, practicing the sitar, hallucinating, howling at the moon
Are You on any Social Media?Yes, but I am anti-social
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite Movies"Trout Fishing in America" by Richard Brautigan Shakes the Clown Kung Pow Pulp Fiction
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Rest
William Mazzucco
Donnis
8 Woodhill RoadTowaco, NJ 07082
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 2 4
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationTravel to all National Parks Retired from DOT State of N. J.
Favorite Vacation Place Since 1963 This Happened...Florida Active member of the Towaco Volunteer Fire Dept. for 51 years. Currently the oldest active member.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantSpaghetti & Meatballs Charley Browns in Denville
Favorite Things to do If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Travel with RV for 24 years Every day chores and the Fire Dept.
Charles Mc Grath
514 S. Noland, Suite 130 Independence, MO 64050
816 254 1781
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenPost Graduate - D.O. 4 6
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationWalk on the Moon Physician and Surgeon
Favorite Vacation Place Since 1963 This Happened... Favorite Food/DessertThe Lake, and any lake Woodworking, Metalworking A really good hamburger and Fries, are a delightYour Favorite RestaurantManifold
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Relax, mess with G Kids Too much public info for me....
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesBible Many especially sci fi
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Still workin...
Art McQuaid
The late Lynda (Albey) McQuaid
31 Morsetown Road West Milford, NJ 07480
973-728-7601
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBoonton High School 5 children, 11 grandchildren, ages 5Passaic County 3 sons and two daughters through 22Community College
Favorite Job/OccupationI have spent forty five years in the financial services business. However my favorite job has been volunteering with the Rehab program at the Good Shepherd Mission, Paterson, NJ
Favorite Vacation PlaceWord of Life, Schroon Lake, New York
Since 1963 This Happened...Lynda and I started dating in 1962. She grew up all the way down the block from me in Lincoln Park. We were married in 1967 while I was in the Navy stationed on board the USS Wasp, home ported in Boston at the time. Our first child, Tim, was my coming home present. I was separated from service on August 14, 1968 and Tim was born several hours afterwards. In 1968 I started my career in the financial services industry as an agent with the Prudential Insurance Company. I remained with the Prudential for thirty years when I took an early retirement and moved on as an independent adviser affiliated with TFS Securities, where I still place my securities business. Lynda and I had five children altogether. Being a husband and dad has been the most challenging and rewarding part of life. And adding eleven grandchildren to the mix has made life much greater than anyone could have ever thought that it could be. With Lynda's passing to Lymphoma in February 2011, the family has become even more important not only to me, but to all of us. Our holidays are full and robust when the twenty one of us gather for times of celebration and great cheer. It is hard to believe that it has been fifty years since our high school graduation. Life sure has changed dramatically with time, but so worth the living.
Any Military Service?US Navy: USS Wasp CVS 18 out of Boston, MA. The highlight of my service on the Wasp was participation in the space program as the prime recovery ship in the Gemini space program. We picked up Gemini XII with James A. Lovell, Jr. and Edwin E. Aldrin, Jr. If you have never seen one of these space capsules it is hard to imagine how two grown men could have spent two weeks in
such tight confinement. Speaking of military service, I would like to bring to remembrance Walter Babbitt, one of our class mates who gave his all in Viet Nam.
Favorite Food Are You on any Social Media? Dessert Facebook
Jane Mills Boynton
John Alden Boynton
3856 Coldwater Dr.Allison Park, Pa. 15101
T/C 412-487-7956
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenMuhlenberg School of 4 3 Nursing/RNUpsala College/BA
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationAm a Master Gardener Will call it an occupation; Behavioral Health, Case Manager
Favorite Vacation PlaceNantucket
Since 1963 This Happened...John and I are both now Master Gardeners. We enjoy gardening and are also trying new ways to grow vegetables, flowers and herbs. The children all live in different states and so with a few free days we may be driving to Boston, to New Jersey, to Maryland or flying to Florida. They try to visit when able to, but they all live very busy lives so it is not easy.
Any Military Service?John was in the Marines, and once a Marine, always a Marine
Favorite Food/DessertMany favorites. I do like dressing up a salad with some edible flowers, Borage, Nasturtiums, Chives.
Your Favorite RestaurantCome to Pittsburgh and go to our favorite, Trans Kitchen, Vietnamese food and wonderful!
Favorite Things to doWe like to explore new areas, travel, read, visit children, and cook.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesInferno by Dan Brown Too many to name one. Like historical movies and mysteries
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Cannot wait! Anticipate further traveling, exploring new areas, more gardening and getting back to
my quilting project
Joyce Mitchko Sheridan
John
49 Meadow Run Drive Skillman New Jersey 08558
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBS East Stroudsburg University. Pa 4 3Masters Degree Montclair University. NJ
Favorite Vacation Place If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Barbados Anything I please.
Janet Modrako Bollier
Kenneth C. Bollier (Ken)
1301 Dolores St. San Francisco, CA 94110
415-285-0451 (home)
EducationB.A. - St. Lawrence University, Canton, NYIBM - Computer Systems Analysis and Programming
Number of Children 2 - Casey Michael (’83) and Ryan William (’85)
One item from your Bucket ListVisit Japan and New Zealand
Favorite Job/OccupationRetirement! 1st Career in Computer Systems (IBM, Wells Fargo, Bank of America), 2nd Career after Ryan in 6th Grade at Schools of the Sacred Heart Libraries
Favorite Vacation Place Favorite Food/DessertRegularly spend summers in Napa, CA Lobster!
Your Favorite RestaurantAcquerello, San Francisco
Favorite Things to do Favorite Book Current/Classic Travel, Wine Tasting Trips Recently - Life After Life, by Kate Atkinson
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Travel, Volunteer Activities
Grace Mrasz EngelhardtJohn
6531 SW 84th St. Ocala,FL
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenHigh School graduate 2 2Floral Design School One item from your Bucket ListGo to Las Vegas
Favorite Job/OccupationWallpaper hanger 12 years and Manager of Wallpaper Store 10 years
Favorite Vacation Place Your Favorite RestaurantTreasure Island, FL Bonefish
Favorite Things to doMosaic bowling balls and flower arranging which I sell at craft shows and flea markets.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesAll Stephen King and Dean Koontz books Not a movie person
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Trying anything creative.
Aino Muerk Naeris
Urmas
101 Forest Hill Rd West Orange, NJ 07052
973-736-3958
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBoonton High School ! ! ! 3 5New York University Favorite Job/OccupationMy favorite job was raising my children and now looking after my grandchildren
Favorite Vacation Place Are You on any Social Media?Anywhere there is sightseeing Facebook
Favorite Book Current/ClassicMysteries
Bob Nelson Dot
3 Lilac Lane Haverhill, Ma. 01830
978-387-7510
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenFairleigh Dickinson University 2 2BS Accounting One item from your Bucket ListRV Trip to Northwest Territory and Alaska
Favorite Job/OccupationWinding down a 30 yr. career as CFO for Southwick Apparel, a Brooks Brothers Company.
Favorite Vacation PlacePlum Island, Maine, Bar Harbor Maine
Since 1963 This Happened...My wife Dot is tapering down her RN maternity career of over 30+ years. My daughter Diane is having fun as a consultant with Pampered Chef while I'm enjoying the benefit as her favorite recipe taster. My son Rob continues to work at his deck side contractor business while encouraging and backing me on my pre-retirement start-up venture with FamilyLifeHomes.com.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Grilled lemon chicken and Santarpio's in East Bostonbrownie hot fudge sunday with whipped cream and nuts
Favorite Things to doMountain Biking, Kayaking, RV Touring and strumming on the guitar.
Are You on any Social Media? Favorite MoviesFacebook and Linkedin It's a Wonderful Life and Sound of Music
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Overseeing the start up of Familylifehomes.com with my son.
Trudy Nowak Fucci Ed Russell
12 Glenwood Avenue Lake Hiawatha, NJ 07034
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBoonton HS 4 7
One item from your Bucket ListVacation at Lake Como with Ed Russell
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceMother Italy - Rome and Tuscany
Since 1963 This Happened...The kids and grandkids are a real treat. Love to travel with them because they are such fun!
Favorite Food/DessertCoffee frozen custard with chocolate sauce in waffle dish
Your Favorite Restaurant Favorite Things to doCasa Bella - Denville, NJ Put the top down on a nice night and take a long ride and travel
Are You on any Social Media? Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesFacebook Welcome to Temptation Seven Brides for Seven Brothers
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?4 children and 7 grandkids - enough said, plus a boy friend and we bought a race horse together
Bob O'JohnCarolyn
11 Beechwood Trail Denville, NJ 07834
PO Box 123
Towaco N.J.07082 [email protected]
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren2 Daughters Jennifer and Stephani 1, Jack
One item from your Bucket ListMore time for fishing
Favorite Job/OccupationI am in the process of retirement from Allstate New Jersey Insurance Co. October 31st 2013.
Favorite Vacation PlaceNassau Bahamas, Long Beach Island NJ
Any Military Service? I was drafted into the US Army for 2 years of service, and received an Honorable Discharge.
Favorite Food/DessertNot fussy. Still eat a lot of just about everything.
Your Favorite RestaurantThe Little Food Cafe' Pompton Plains NJ,
Favorite Things to doBoating,fishing and still into cars. Have a 1965 Chevelle Malibu Super Sport. I will bring to Rec O Teen, weather permitting. I am involved in friend's Corvette, body off restoration.
Are You on any Social Media?Not yet
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Will retire 3 weeks after reunion.
Pat Outwater Capt
Tom
151 E. Payson St Glendora, CA 91740
626-963-0579
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenDiploma RN 3 4
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Vacation PlaceTravel through New England in the fall Oregon
Since 1963 This Happened...I love making greeting cards and other paper crafts...our office has now been converted to MY craft room. I can be found there if I'm not at church working on a project for Women's Ministries at our church. Our social life pretty much revolves around church functions and events. We love to head out in our RV - anywhere is perfect!
Favorite Book Current/Classic If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy? The Bible See above!
Susan Oxman
320 South St. Apt 5G
Morristown, N.J. 07960
973-267-3861
Education One item from your Bucket ListAA Business Visit the Galapagos Island
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceHaven’t figured that out yet Cape Cod
Since 1963 This Happened...Worked at Warner Lambert, Pfizer for 36 years. Retired in 2005.
Favorite Food/Dessert Favorite Things to doPotato Chips Volunteer Work Visit NY Museums Attend Classical Music Concerts WalkAre You on any Social Media?Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Storyteller by Jodi Picoult To Kill a Mockingbird
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Same as favorite things.
Edward A. Parrillo Jr.Linda (deceased 2011)
434 Howard Blvd
Mt. Arlington, N.J. 07856
973-398-6677
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBoonton High School 2 3
One item from your Bucket ListHunting in Mid-Western USA
Favorite Job/OccupationI was a County Corrections Officer/Institutional Trade Instructor. Retired almost 20 Years now (Best Job)
Favorite Vacation PlaceLas Vegas, Wildwood Crest, N.J.
Since 1963 This Happened...I married in 1968. My wife, Linda, and I had two children. We owned our own business for about 15 years. Daughter is married and lives in PA. She had our first granddaughter. Son married and lives in N.J. They had our second granddaughter. I’m now expecting my first Grandson. Wife was diagnosed with cancer. She had cancer for 2 years before it took over, that was in May of 2011.
Any Military Service?Army 1965 -1969. Was injured in 1968. Vietnam 1966-1967. Discharged in 1969 (Disabled).
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantAll (Ha-Ha) Rickies - East Hanover; Gallagher’s Steak house (Resort Casino - AC)
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Go to Casinos Not Yet
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesGodfather Godfather’s, Ghost, Pretty Woman, Sopranos
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Fishing; Hunting; Taking care of house (Pool); Go to Casinos in N.J. & PA.
Rodger Parsons
326 East 85 Street, 4D New York, NY 100289
212-737-6623 land
917-539-3797 cell
EducationBFA in Television/Motion Pictures from NYU School of the Arts. Graduate Voice Over course.
Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenOwen and Heather Wolfgang (12) Scarlet (9)
One item from your Bucket ListRound the World Trip on QE2
Favorite Job/OccupationWriter, Voice OverStill at it and love it. Have no plans to retire, although working and free time got more flexible.
Favorite Vacation PlaceShetland Islands
Since 1963 This Happened...Having a great time with the grandkids. They both love cooking so we regularly make cool lunches/dinners.
Have formed a sort of wine club with a bunch of VO people from the UES. On occasion we get together, each bring something wonderful and have a tasting.
Help out the elderly in my neighborhood. Wait a minute, could that include me? Noooo.
Working on a group of stories for children, both writing and performing.
Favorite Food/DessertHome made fruit cobbler, with freshly whipped cream and raspberry reduction.
Your Favorite RestaurantGramercy Tavern, NYCFranny's, Brooklyn, NY
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Plays, food and wine. Linkedin
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesRite of the Roman Mass - Big Fishthe evolution of the religious ceremony
Richard Pugsley Chaz Sholl (47 Great years)
7949 Deer Foot Drive
New Port Richey, FL 34653-5008
Education One item from your Bucket List PHCC, Florida Visit Venice, Italy
Favorite Job/OccupationEditor’s note. This is part of a string of communications with Richard. I received his permission to use it here.
Richard has over 10,000 hours of volunteer work in Florida and was honored by the State of Florida. He was appointed by two Governors to serve in that area of the state. One was from Tallahassee from the State of Florida Human Rights Advocacy Committee for serving as chairperson for monitoring of group homes & day programs and for investigations of abuse, neglect and exploitation of both public and private facilities that receive public funding. Two were from the Florida Department of Children & Families, District Five, for the same. Also one from the State of Florida
from Health and Rehabilitative Services for monthly instruction for HIV/AIDS educational instruction at the County Juvenile Detention Center. One from the county for Enhancement of Facilities for Leisure Activities serving on the Persons With Disabilities Act Committee.
Editors second note here. Here is an excerpt from an email to me verbatim.
I kept bugging the state (ED - about an inmate he was counseling on HIV+/AIDS) and he was finally released to me on May 1st and stayed in my home until he died in late October. I ended up learning to do more things then I was expecting; including doing chemotherapy IVs twice a day. I’m not exactly crazy about needles so this was a challenge I had to get over. Another one of my endeavors that I hadn’t mentioned was going monthly to the Juvenile Detention Center to do a couple of hours of HIV+/AIDS teaching with those little darlings there as well. Also forgot to mention that I received certification in Legal Case Management for mentally retarded individuals in the Criminal Justice System. What a change in profession from being a master planner for 26 years with Mack-Wayne/West Company in New Jersey and then up to my ass in social services here in the Sunshine State.
Favorite Vacation PlaceI will go anywhere, anytime to ride Roller Coasters... The Bigger, Faster, and Bad-Assed the better!
Since 1963 This Happened...Moved to Florida full time in 1989, because I tell anyone who wants to listen (or Not) that “I don’t do winter anymore”!
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Chocoholic - It’s like a drug If you get to New Port Richey, The Leaning Tower.Are You on any Social Media?Facebook. It has been a real joy this past year being in touch and enjoying the adventures of my fellow BHS’ers. What a hoot!
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesThe Life and Times of the Thunderbolt kid. Fried Green Tomatoes(about a 1950’s adolescent kids insights and The Color Purple fantasies.)The Place I call Home
Richard Ply
Jacquelin Siekielski Denton
175 Overlook Avenue Boonton,New Jersey 07005
973-334-2874
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA degree, Bethany College 2 4
Favorite Job/OccupationHang Gliding-instructor Kitty Hawk,NC; PE teacher and worked for NJ unemployment(supervisor)
Favorite Vacation Place Any Military Service?Las Vegas Navy-air traffic controller-Norfolk, Va. late '60's-served 4 years
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Are You on any Social Media?Shrimp Filet Mignon Red Lobster Facebook
Joyce Riegel LeeKen
144 Highview Rd. Milford, PA 18337
1-570-296-3019
Education Number of Children Number of Grandchildren3 years Nursing School 2 6Business and Accounting coursesNational Hospice Care certification
One item from your Bucket ListSee more of the US with Ken
Favorite Job/OccupationRN with much variety in job descriptions - nursing homes, home hospice care, phlebotomist, Morris County State Respite Care Coordinator shared with a good friend; doctor's offices was probably my least favorite.
Favorite Vacation PlaceMyrtle Beach, north end. We would take our trailer and play golf.
Since 1963 This Happened...We have 2 children, a girl and a boy. Randolph NJ was our home from April 1975 till May 31st of this year. I worked many part-time jobs through years. I had a forced retirement in 2010. Ken's forced retirement was in 2008. Our daughter and 1 granddaughter lived with us for about 8 years prior to this move. They are still in NJ.Our son and Family live about 2.5 miles further up the hill from us. It is a lovely change of venue!
Favorite Food/DessertHome Grilled meat, chicken or fish with fresh fruits & veggies - with cheese.
Your Favorite RestaurantCasa de Pasta in Randolph, NJ
Favorite Things to doWas Gardening - flowers and vegetables; canning to carry us over the winter.Was golfing.Fishing for Trout with Ken. We both like to cook together.Many physical activities have been eliminated or scaled back related to an expired Warranty on the parts!
Favorite Book Current/Classic Jane Eyre and Grimms' TalesPlan to read Dan Brown's Inferno next
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Still unpacking and down-sizing from our May 31st move to PA. We are getting settled and visiting with our children and grandchildren. We have 2 rescue dogs - mixed English Pointer, and a Cavalier King Charles. We are trying to "take time to smell the roses" so to speak.
Retha Sabol Easterly
218 Camden Road N. E.Atlanta, Georgia 30309
(home) 404-355-0624
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBS Psychology 3 1-5 year old, NathanM.Ed. Counseling
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceArtist Italy, Florida Keys
Since 1963 This Happened...Editor’s Note: Retha sent me a card and a bio write up done professionally to accompany her at exhibits. She said that I could use this info. I have copied and edited it and am pleased to present it to the talented Class of ’63.
Retha is a late comer and self-taught artist. She had some experience with clay and silver jewelry making. With a masters degree in psychology and counseling, she found herself teaching art in an Atlanta school. Inspired, she attended Georgia State University and her portfolio resulted in acceptance to the drawing and painting department. She was influenced and encouraged by Ralph Gilbert, presently head of the College of Art at GSU. Retha studied with Atlanta artists Ben Smith and Delores Kennedy. She benefited from workshops by Don Andrews and Patricia Antonuci (NYC and Italy). Approached to sell by galleries in Atlanta and NYC (Soho), she has been reluctant to put her works for sale with some exceptions. She has donated paintings for charities, e.g., Lake Toxaway Charities, New Leash on Life, Women of Vision, and World Vision. She sells reproductions for framing and four different packs of cards. She shows new works at the annual October Lake Toxaway Art Show and the August Lake Toxaway Art & Craft Show. Retha has a love of drawing and naturally gravitated to water color, mainly self-taught. Recently, she experimented with water color on canvas. The North Carolina Mountains have been a second home for 25 years and inspirational. She likes to paint a multitude of subjects, still-life, landscapes and always a fascination with people and the human body. It pleases her that no matter what the subject, people recognize her distinctive style. Her goal is that the lively colors and subjects make you happy and put a smile on your face
Favorite Food/Dessert Favorite Things to doLove it All!! Hiking, Step Classes, Art & Painting
Are You on any Social Media? Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesTo Kill a Mockingbird The Great GatsbyThe Help (Author is a neighbor) Downtown Abbey Call the Midwife PBS Cranford TV Series - The Closer
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Artist - Watercolors on Canvas
Jayne Saltus BernhardtMartin
119 Cresthill Avenue Clifton, NJ 07012
Home: (973) 472-3852 [email protected]
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBoonton High School 2- Randy and Gary 1 One item from your Bucket ListThe one important thing that was on it was taking a trip around the country with our motorcycle which we did last year. We were gone for 3 months and did 11,050 miles. Next trip should be with our Street Rod and we want to go and tour the western states and Alaska as we didn’t make it quite that far on the motorcycle trip.
Favorite Job/OccupationAs a production manager and my husband was a manufacturing manager. We are retired now
Favorite Vacation PlaceNear the ocean
Since 1963 This Happened...Currently planning our move to South Carolina in the Greenville area. We now ride a 2010 Ultra Classic Harley and our Street rod is a 1936 Ford Cabriolet. Neither one of us Scuba Dive anymore and as for my bucket list, . The Miami Dolphins are still my favorite team, so I watch football in the fall . .
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Take trips on our Motorcycle. Planning the hot rod trip in our 1936 Ford Cabriolet.
Earl SchoenbornKaren
4808 Kempair Court Woodbridge, VA 22193
(703) 590-4478
Education Number of Children Number of Grandchildren A little 13 15 One item from your Bucket ListNot so ambitious anymore that I even have a bucket list
Favorite Job/OccupationStill working! The most fun job was 40 years ago, and nothing matched in for pure fun since. I was an instructor in Demolitions and Mine Warfare at the Army Engineer School when it was at Ft. Belvoir. The job involved taking a class to the demo range about 3 afternoons each week. It was like chem lab, only outdoors, and the problem involved things like breaching a concrete wall, making a
crater, using a Bangalore torpedo to breach barbed wire. After the thing was set we go back to the bunker, and nothing happened until I said "fire the charge." Every day was 4th of July.
Since 1963 This Happened...Not much to say. I left the Army in '73. Business trips that were a year-long and 30,000 miles away weren't suitable for the family, and I ended up building a financial services business. My baby just entered college so I am still working.
Any Military Service?Editors note: Earl and I have lunch regularly and he left this blank. He spent several years in the Army and flew over 1000 hours in combat in Vietnam mostly in UH-1 Hueys. His demolition/engineering work was in Germany. Just thought you would like to know this. I am very proud of his service.
Your Favorite RestaurantMy favorite was destroyed in a hurricane
Favorite Things to doAnything involving grandkids. I would put golf on the list, but my game isn't very good, so like most of us, I don't know why I bother with it.
Dennis Sheppard Lorna J. Ballard
32 Allwood Drive, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-731-1008
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenFoothill Community College 5 1Los Altos Hills, CA Rutgers University, Newark, NJ
One item from your Bucket ListRetirement
Favorite Job/OccupationSince graduating university, I have worked exclusively in the architectural engineering business, doing virtually everything except architecture or engineering. Half of my career has been spent overseas, in such exotic places as West Africa, Saudi Arabia, and Iran. The other half has been mostly in and around New Jersey, save for a year in New Orleans. In retrospect, I've enjoyed every minute of it.
Favorite Vacation PlaceContadora Island in Panama
Since 1963 This Happened...Lorna and I have been together for almost 15 years. She brought to the marriage 3 wonderful boys, who are now all college graduates and on their way to hopefully wonderful lives. I brought to the marriage my own two wonderful boys. Some Interesting Facts: I've experienced a coup, an attempted coup, and a revolution during my years overseas. I once took a motorcycle trip through West Africa from the Cameroons to Liberia, via Upper Volta. In a 2-month period in 1968, I went from being a bartender in Parsippany (the Old Barn), to having Thanksgiving in Sunnyvale, CA, to becoming a student at Foothill College near Sunnyvale—all to be near a woman who immediately moved to Kentucky. This changed the direction of my life forever and for the good.
Military Service101st Airborne Division, where I rose to the rank of PFC.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Creme Brûlée I'Eau Vive in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso; Malaga, in Trenton, NJFavorite Things to doRoad trips, visiting historical sites, travel, travel, travel
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook, LinkedIn
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesFavorite Current Book: Lawrence in Arabia Doctor Zhivago Favorite Classic Book: Shogun Goodfellas The Indiana Jones series
Jacquelin Siekielski Denton
Richard Ply
175 Overlook Avenue Boonton,New Jersey 07005
973-334-2874
EducationPrinceton Hospital School of Practical Nursing
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 1 1 Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceNursing-Oncology Myrtle Beach,SC Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantSea Food and filet mignon Red Lobster
Are You on any Social Media?On Rich Ply's Facebook page
Pete Straube
Mary Ann
617 Blairshire Circle Winter Park, FL 32792
407-643-8973
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA: Emory University 3 2MA: Stetson UniversityMedia Specialist: Univ. of Central Florida
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationHole-in-one Teacher
Favorite Vacation PlaceUpstate NY: Syracuse and Skaneateles
Since 1963 This Happened...Retired (2010) public and private school teacher after 40 years. Taught American History, Photography, Film Study, TV Production, Media Specialist for 31 years high school and 9 years PK-5th grade.
Married to Nancy (deceased) for 23 years. 3 kidsMarried to Mary Ann for 18 years and counting. 4 grandkids.
Battling Esophageal cancer since 2011.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantVanilla ice cream Season's 52
Favorite Things to doPlay with grandchildren, golf, movies and dining out
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesNate Silver: Signal and the Noise: CasablancaWhy So Many Predictions Fail Treasure of the Sierra Madre— but Some Don't CabaretKurt Vonnegut: Slaughterhouse Five Mudd Maltese Falcon Toy Story
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Golf, visiting family and playing with grandchildren, TV: Breaking Bad, 30 Rock, Borgias, Mad
Men, Longmire
Jane Sturges Springer
Tony Coccio
108 Shore DriveDennis, Ma 02638
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA in Science (Biology) 2, plus 2 step 9and Education
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationSky diving Systems Programming
Favorite Vacation PlaceHawaii and Murrell's Inlet, SC
Since 1963 This Happened...Tony and I have a blended family with his 2 boys and my daughter, Julie and son, Ron. We have 9 grandchildren ranging from 17 - 8. Of course, all are beautiful and smart.
We retired to Cape Cod where we fish, clam, swim and have fun. This is the house that I always disappeared to during our high school summers. I've been here for 55 years. I have 2 nieces here - both were taught by Warren Curd. I am the matriarch of my family as all before me are gone now. I try to watch over not only my children but my sister, Judy's, children - all from Towaco, right next to my house there.
Tony is fighting multiple myeloma right now and is having a stem cell transplant in a week. He will not be at the reunion for that reason. He's doing remarkably well.
I have been active in the IFAW Stranding network here on the Cape. We help, as volunteers, stranded or injured whales, seals, sea turtles and dolphins. Also, worked a few years back, as a docent on a whale watching boat out of Provincetown. I also volunteer at the Cape Cod Museum of Natural History in their aquarium room.
Favorite Food/DessertLobster - ice cream (especially hot fudge sundaes)
Your Favorite RestaurantYou need to go to Chapins at Mayflower beach or Sesuit Harbor Café - both in Dennis.
Favorite Things to doStill love to fish, clam, crab and all those fun ocean things.
Are You on any Social Media?Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesLoved Still Alice and her other books, Classic old movies - An affair to Remember,left Neglected and Dear Anthony. Bells of St. Mary's, African Queen and youngerI read so much that I can never recall ones, Dirty Dancing, and newest, Argo.names and authors - do you think it's my age, HA!
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Read above about my work with sea animals, very active in our Congregational Church, Golf, read, and go to recitals, plays, etc. of all the Grandchildren.
Gail Sutton Kuchavik
25 Old Wood Rd Morris Plains, NJ 07950
(973) 647-7995 or (973) 736-3100
Education Number of Children Caldwell College 4 boys - Michael, Adam, Matthew & LukeCertified Gerontologist BA Psychology BA Sociology Number of Grandchildren 9 - Devon, Andrew, Michael, Stephanie,William Paterson University Jacob, Gabriella, Olivia, Alexandra, AndreCertified Teacher of the Handicapped Reading Specialist
Medical Credentialing Institute
Philadelphia Graduate
Professional School of Business Real Estate One item from your Bucket ListWrite a historical novel based on my family history ( I am very interested in Genealogy)
Favorite Job/OccupationI worked with the United Nations on the International Day of Older Persons and an International Nursing Exchange Program for World Health Organization, Pan American Health Organization and the UN. It was an exchange program to train nurses from Latin America in Gerontological Nursing. I really loved meeting people from other countries and learning about the culture. I also spent 6 weeks on a Group study Exchange in India in 1995 living with 7 families and giving lectures about Gerontology and the Age Wave.
Favorite Vacation PlaceMaui, Hawaii
Since 1963 This Happened...I will be awarded the Veritas Award for Professional Excellence in March 28, 2014 by Caldwell College. This past April 2013, I received the award for the Business of the Year from West Orange Chamber of Commerce. I work with Alzheimer/Dementia patients for the past 12 years. I am the Director of Marketing for an Arden Courts in West Orange, NJ an Assisted Living dedicated to memory loss. In this capacity, I run support groups and also directly work with the residents. Previously, I worked at St. Francis in Denville with well elderly and the Sisters of the Sorrowful Mother with the International Center on Aging and all of their programs at St. Clare's and other locations for 11 years. I worked at St. Mary's Hospital in Orange, NJ for 6 years as the Administrative Assistant to the Executive Director. I taught special education for 7 years in Boonton Township and Kinnelon. I also had one of the first all day Kindergartens in NJ located in Kinnelon. My boys are all very different and doing well in their careers. Michael is a design engineer with his own company. Adam has a fencing school in NC and is a Historical re-enactor. He has been in numerous documentary dramas and one major motion picture, "Sweet Liberty". Matthew is a pilot and licensed blasting engineer working in heavy construction, Luke is a food service manager for Flik Corporation. He made it through 9/11 while working in Manhattan and transferred to Brooklyn and now Englewood. He was employee of the Year 2013 for his company. He was the chef to the US Olympic Ice Skating Team in Salt Lake City. I am really happy when I get together with the "girls" from my grammar & high school days in Boonton. My family moved when I was a junior and I attended and graduated from Morris Hills High School in Rockaway. Several years ago I wrote to Glenn Moore about a humorous event when I was in 5th grade. He wrote back the most wonderful reply! I am saddened to hear of his passing recently. He was such a wonderful man and teacher. It will be great to see you again! You All Are The Very Best!! I have many happy memories with my classmates. Love, Gail
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Lobster/Awesome Coconut Cake J'ai L'ai in Dover, New Jersey Michie Tavern in Charlottesville, VA
Favorite Things to doSwimming is my favorite thing to do. I also love concerts and theater. I really enjoy gardening and cooking for my friends and family. Traveling is my way of life. I Love it!! I have traveled quite a bit, but intend to do much more of it as soon as I retire. I enjoy dancing and hiking too. I collect sea glass and miniature houses.
Are You on any Social Media?Yes
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesI love all of Ian Flemings books. Gone With the Wind, Blues Brothers,I also enjoy historical novels such A Few Good Men, How Green Was as Mitchners' novels and John Jakes. My Valley, West Side Story Downton Abbey is my newest favorite. I am a Johnny Depp groupie also.
Nancy Terwilliger CassellCharles W. Cassell
P.O. Box 525 Smyrna, DE 19977
302-653-0688
EducationBoonton High GraduateDover I.B.M. Bus. School - New JerseyAmerican Institute Of Banking-Delaware Technical & Community College
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 4 10
One item from your Bucket ListSee parts of the United States I have not seen.
Favorite Job/OccupationMortgage Loan Officer, Asst.Vice President with Wilmington Trust Company in Kent County, Delaware.
Favorite Vacation PlaceWalt Disney World - Florida
Since 1963 This Happened...Married for 39 years, husband is a retired Captain from the Delaware State Police, I am retired from banking after 26 years. We have four amazing and successful daughters and ten wonderful grandchildren and will, soon be, 6 great-grandchildren. One granddaughter in High School, two granddaughters in college and one granddaughter just graduated from Culinary School. One grandson graduated from U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md. and now on his first deployment. Have two that are teachers, one owns a cleaning service, one is an electric lineman and one a "stay-at-home" dad. My three brothers and two sisters are all well and spread out among the states of Florida, California, North Carolina and Delaware. Have been blessed with such a wonderful life and family.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantPizza/Apple Pie with chocolate ice cream Pizzeria Dimeo, 2499 S. DuPont Blvd., Smyrna, DE
Favorite Things to doSpending time with family & friends.Helping othersGolfingWalkingWatching NCISReading
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesWinter Solstice by Rosamunde Pilcher Ghost The Way We Were
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Last four years helping elderly in-laws and special needs sister-in-law with everyday life, so that keeps my husband and I very busy. Other than that, golfing, have done some traveling, writing letters to my grandson in the U.S. Navy, helping with transportation for youngest granddaughter when needed and everyday normal life responsibilities at home.
Richard H. Ullmann
Mary Margaret Purcell Ullmann
42 Brookwood Drive Stanhope,N.J. 07874 [email protected]
973-347-0329
EducationSussex County Community CollegeAA-degree
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren3- Kim, Tina, and Michelle 3-Zachary, Alexis, and Andrew
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationTour U.S.A. after Mary retires Ballistic technician
Favorite Vacation PlaceLauderdale-By-The-Sea, Florida.
Since 1963 This Happened...All our children were born in different states. Three girls who kept their father and mother very busy over the years, then one morning I woke up with gray hair and do not remember how that happened!
Any Military Service?US Navy (1963-1967). Served aboard the USS Lawrence DDG-4 MCB-19 (Sea Bees) (1967-1973) US Air Force (1973-1977) 72nd Aero Medical evacuation Squadron US Army National Guard (1978-1993)
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Favorite Things to doPaella/flan Don Pepes 2 - Pinebrook NJ Walk, theater, swim, laugh,and be with Mary
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesBreathless, by Dean Koontz Lincoln
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?What ever gets me out of the house: yard work, golf, swim, hike, or go to Costco's. Also Grandpa's shuttle, it is like a magic carpet-you never know where it may land.
Karen Ulrey Finnegan
12165 Halite Lane Fishers, IN 46038
317-770-4879
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBA, Upsala College 3 7 (5 Boys, 2 Girls) One item from your Bucket ListDon't really have a bucket list - just to keep going I guess
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceMarketing Seattle or anywhere warm with a beach!
Since 1963 This Happened...I have moved around over the years, mainly due to job transfers of my then husband (I have been divorced many years now.), but moved here from MN 23 years ago and decided to stay. My three children are all grown and have families of their own. They currently live in Seattle (but relocating to NC), Nashville, TN and my older daughter lives here in Carmel. I am fortunate enough to still be working and enjoy my job. In my spare time I like to go to movies with friends, read and eat out when possible. I am currently home recuperating from hip replacement surgery August 14.
Favorite Food/Dessert Favorite Things to do Anything chocolate! Go to movies with friends, sightsee, eat out, read
Are You on any Social Media?I'm on Facebook but not very good at the new version
Marjorie Valletta PetersonAlbert - deceased
2 Lagos CourtTom's River, NJ 28757
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenEDU. 3 4Business college 1964Medical Assistant school 1997 One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationVisit a rain forest BGYN-medical assistant
Favorite Vacation PlaceNorth Conway, NHSince 1963 This Happened...I am blessed with 3 children; who gave me four beautiful grand daughters My children are also BHS grads. My late husband graduated 1959.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Salad /ice cream Ruby Tuesday's
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?1. Loving my two cats Facebook2.Reading3.Watching old sit coms
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesJanette Oke's 'Wilderness Woman' Somewhere In Time w/Jane Seymore & Christopher Reeves Money Pit w/ Tom Hanks & Shelly Long
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Watch my grand daughter for the past 3 years, 2 days a week;
Volunteer @ my church food pantry
Lynnellen Van Riper Klingener
Carl
510 Essex Avenue, Boonton, NJ 07005
973-334-9667
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren2 girls-Cathy and Janet; 5 stepchildren 10
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceStill haven't made one! Retired legal secretary Long Beach Island
Since 1963 This Happened...Carl and I are both retired, married for 28 years. Thank goodness we travelled when we were younger as we both have health problems that prevent us from doing all the fun things we used to do. I enjoy reading and gardening and whatever else I feel up to. Carl volunteers at the local VFW post. Enjoy spending time with grandchildren, when they have time, as they are always doing something. Glad we spent a lot of time doing things together when they were younger and healthy.
Cathy married to Curt James for 16 years - two children, Nicole-28 married and living in Maryland received her teaching and Masters at Towson University in 2012 and started teaching third grade, last September. Has wanted to be a teacher since she was in third grade! Kacy- 23 - dating Franco for 7 years and working at a law firm as a paralegal. Cathy works for a company doing arbitration hearings for small businesses and travels constantly.
Janet married to Todd Eggert for 27 years, two children, Todd III-21 and Jacqueline-18. Todd has his own plumbing business and Todd III works with his dad learning trade. Jacqueline graduated Dover High School in June and will be attending County College this year for graphic design and transferring to Parsons School of Design in sophomore year. They have two boxers, Charlotte and Lucas. Janet is constantly on the go between kids, dogs and Todd's business.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant
Chocolate Down to the Bone, Lackawanna Drive, Byram ate there recently for the first time - great barbecue!!!Favorite Things to doSpend time at shore house on LBI with Janet, Todd, Jacqueline and sister, Kim. It's always chaotic with Janet's two Boxers and Kim's two Golden Retrievers. A lot of laughter, glasses of wine, telling stories and just relaxing on the deck soaking up the sun.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesCurrently reading Fifty Shades of Grey series Life of PiFavorite authors - Nora Roberts, FlightSteve Martini, James Patterson, Harlan Coban
Judy Weinberg Scheve
John
48 Pheasant Drive,Marietta, GA 30067
[email protected] [email protected]
Education Number of Children Number of Grandchildren BA Tulane University 2 2(Newcomb College) New Orleans One item from your Bucket ListOwn a 1952 MGTD - I have wanted one since I was in college.
Favorite Job/OccupationProject Controller (current job). Work on large projects keeping track of project costs and doing financial analyses for firm. Often got to travel to client sites on a weekly basis.
Favorite Vacation Place Any beach!
Since 1963 This Happened...John & I met many years ago in Jacksonville, FL. My engagement ring was a boat! We would spend all of our free time out on our boat water skiing and relaxing with friends. We have two sons. Chris lives right outside of Washington DC with his wife and our two perfect grandsons (too far from us). Jason lives just a few miles from us so we at least get to see him.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite Restaurant Anything chocolate Red Sky Tapas & Bar, Marietta, GA Moxie Burgers, Marietta, GA
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?walk along the beach LInkedIn, Facebook (only to keep up with family)
Favorite Movies If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Blues Brothers, Great Escape Not retired yet.
Rodi Wentzel Vincent
604 Spruce Street Boonton, NJ 07005
973 331-0106
EducationBerkeley Secretarial School County College of Morris Caldwell College
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 1 2
One item from your Bucket ListSee all 50 States
Favorite Job/OccupationLoved my customer service job with IBM and my software support job for all 50 states and Puerto Rico
Favorite Vacation Place California
Since 1963 This Happened...After years of caring for my family, which I'm still doing, I'm trying to focus more on taking care of myself. I've been married twice and have a beautiful daughter and two grandchildren - girl 4 1/2 and a boy 3 1/2. My 2 1/2 year old niece and 1 1/2 year old nephew live with me. I'm surrounded by little ones and I love watching them grow and learn and use their imaginations. I'm still working part time for a real estate development company, and I enjoy the people there very much. I love my family and my friends and feel that that’s what life is all about. One day I hope to find someone special to share the rest of my life with.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantDepends on the day I don't really have a favorite - I enjoy too many of them - just depends on what I'm in the mood for.
Favorite Things to do Are You on any Social Media?Play with all my little kiddies Facebook
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesI enjoy any David Baldacci novel Too many to listJanet EvanovitchSue Grafton Gone With The Wind Lord of the Rings Trilogy
Gene WhiteLinda
14 Valley Rd
Stanhope, NJ 07874
973-347-2833
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenBS - UCONN 2 3 One item from your Bucket ListVisit Alaska
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceSales/marketing Florida in the month of January
Favorite Things to doMartinis (gin) before dinner & bourbon after dinner
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Golf
Harold Wilder Margaret
P.O. 6121
Lawrenceville, NJ 08648
609-802-1416
Education1967 BS Applied Mathematics Brown University 1972 MS Mathematics University of Oregon
Number of Children Number of Grandchildren 3 5
One item from your Bucket ListGo fishing in New Zealand
Favorite Job/Occupation Favorite Vacation PlaceTeacher mathematics Maine Since 1963 This Happened...
I have been teaching and coaching at the Lawrenceville School for nearly 40 years. Prior to that I taught at Suffield Academy in Suffield, Connecticut and Moses Brown School in Providence, Rhode Island. I married at age 46 and have three (step)children: Christine (35), Shane (34), and Philip (17). While I was an only child, my wife has three younger brothers, so upon marriage I was blessed with an instant extended family. A great bunch, 25 strong counting nieces and nephews, we vacation together every summer (I am writing this from Nags Head, NC). I will teach for two more years and then retire at age - I can't even say it out loud - seventy. We will continue to reside in the village of Lawrenceville.
Any Military Service?I did not serve in the military; however, my father-in-law is a West Point graduate. I have been to every Army-Navy game since 1990.Favorite Food/Dessert
Favorite Things to doFly fish - anywhere, anytime.
Are You on any Social Media?My son Philip asked me to open a Facebook account and be his friend, which I did. Then he discovered how uncool it was and promptly unfriended me. The account still exists although I am not good about using it.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesJust finished reading Quiet by Susan Cain Lately I really enjoyed Silver Lining Playbook
Ken Wilson
Laura Falduto Wilson
30 Lake Shore DrMontville NJ 07045
Education Number of ChildrenLincoln Technical Institute 1965 1 One item from your Bucket ListTo drive a NASCAR at Pocono
Favorite Job/OccupationElevator Constructor, Otis Elevator Co. Worked on the original World Trade Center, Tower A & B
Favorite Vacation PlaceCape May, NJ
Since 1963 This Happened...Married Laura Falduto on July 12, 1965. Laura is a manager at Globe Mercedes-Benz, Fairfield NJ. Adopted our daughter Ann-Frances from Korea at 3 months old. She’s now 32, and works for Morristown BMW in internet sales. Have lived in Montville most of our lives except for 2 1/2 yrs. in Germany. After working for Otis, owned a Dry Cleaners/Laundromat for 27 yrs., I also worked for Scerbo Chevrolet Buick and Gearhart Chevrolet in sales until 2 yrs. ago. Now I’m semiretired working as a purchasing agent for Packard Industries.
Any Military Service?Enlisted US Army, Sept 1965-Sept 1968. Sgt E-5, 66th Maintenance Bn, Kaiserslautern GermanyTraining- Ft Dix & Ft Gordon GA, Signal Corps.
Favorite Food/Dessert Your Favorite RestaurantRibs & Lemon Bars Charassco Grille, Lk Hiawatha NJ
Favorite Things to doWalk on the beach, read, sit on the porch and listen to rain.
Favorite Book Current/Classic Favorite MoviesCurrent: Killing Lincoln & Killing Kennedy MoonstruckClassic: Red Badge of Courage Summer of ’42
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?Semi-retired.
Target shoot, Fish and Restore Cars. Have had many.
Joanne Zimmerly Wilson
Ken
873 Ryanwood Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33413
Education Number of Children Number of GrandchildrenB.A., M.A., ! ! ! ! ! 1! ! ! ! 2Montclair State College
One item from your Bucket List Favorite Job/OccupationGo to Ouddorp, Holland Worked for a long, long time. Retired now. Favorite job: being retired.Favorite Vacation PlaceThe Florida state parks, in our RV
Favorite Things to doGenealogy research, for myself and others. Taking photographs of birds, butterflies, scenery, whatever. Taking the RV out for a trip. The occasional road trip by car. Visiting the New Jersey archives.
Are You on any Social Media? Favorite Book Current/ClassicOn Facebook as Joanne Zimmerly Wilson The Outlander series
If Retired, What do you do to keep Busy?See Favorite things to do!