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Mom, Christine, Tom & Dad at Manhattan College Commencement - May 18, 2008

[JR: But who are they? And doesn't Mom look happy? Dad's saying goodbye tuition bill! ]

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From: Mangone, Mark (1977)
Sent: Tuesday, July 01, 2008 9:18 AM
Subject: RE: [Distribute_Jasper_Jottings] JASPER JOTTINGS Week 25 - 2008 JUNE 22

Hello Ferdinand,

The reason that Manhattan College, on the past and now, spoke about social Social Justice is because Jesus was in favor of Social Justice. In Jesus’ time the rich trampled on the poor.

The purpose of American government is to create a fair playing field for all. For a time Unions were out of control. Now Corporations are out of control. Age discrimination and oligopolies are commonplace. Speaking up for Social Justice is what is needed. Manhattan College is doing the right thing.

This is not about putting people on the dole. People just want a fair chance to make a living, without someone picking their pockets.

Earning a wage and not being able to buy food disguises the problem (like the temperature analogy that you made). The statistics indicate that people are employed but they can’t buy food. If they were unemployed, at least the statistics would show it and action would be encouraged.

Regards,
Mark Mangone

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fjohn68 responds:

I wasn’t around in Jesus’ time, so I don’t know what he favored. The purpose of the American Government, which has morphed into the Gooferment we have now, started out as:

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their Creator with inherent and inalienable rights; that among these, are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness; that to secure these rights, governments are instituted among men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed; that whenever any form of government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the right of the people to alter or abolish it, and to institute new government, laying its foundation on such principles, and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their safety and happiness.” –Declaration of Independence as originally written by Thomas Jefferson, 1776. ME 1:29, Papers 1:315

Government’s PROPER role is to protect rights; nothing else. No social justice. No dole. No all sorts of stuff — social security, funny money, aggressive wars, drug prohibition, income tax, etc. etc. etc. etc.

We have created fourth generation welfare “farmers” — black and white. We have created corporate welfare where business buy favors. We have created an educational complex that rivals the military industrial complex that Dwight Eisenhower was afraid of.

“Social Justice” is a code word for government welfare.

What we have is ’slavery’ — by taxes and inflation — where I can’t even tell how much a ’slave’ I am. It feels like 90%! (Federal Income Tax, Social Security, State, County, Township, Gas Tax, and all the taxes that a buried in the cost of products I have to buy.

Argh!

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http://www.mycentraljersey.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080630/OBITS/806300327/1003/NEWS01

Michael J. Scerra, lifelong resident

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DUNELLEN — Michael J. Scerra, 22, passed away Saturday (June 28, 2008) at his home. He was born in Somerville and had been a lifelong resident of Dunellen.

Michael was a 2008 graduate of Manhattan College, majoring in business. He was a communicant of St. John’s Church in Dunellen.

Surviving is his parents Thomas and Mary of Dunellen; two sisters, Catherine and Christine; a brother, Dan all of Dunellen. His maternal grandparents Ed and Jane Black of Monroe; his paternal grandmother Fran Scerra of Hackensack and several aunts and uncles.

There will be a 9 a.m. Mass of Christian Burial on Wednesday at St. John’s Church. Interment Resurrection Burial Park, Piscataway. Visiting will be from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday at the Sheenan Funeral Home, 233 Dunellen Ave., Dunellen.

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Scerra, Michael J. (MC2008)

[JR: Stunning!]

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Dear John,

I learned that Mike has had Cancer for sometime but worked hard to get his Degree before he died.

May He rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Stunning still. Testimony to his courage. Such a waste. Dying is for old folks; not youngsters. I'm saddened. Maybe too much Jasper news isn't a good thing in this case? I have a list of politicians, I'd have gladly substituted. But that's above my pay grade. Make one reflect on the road ahead.]

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From: Rooney, John Peter (1965)
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 2:37 PM
To: elifrits@missouriwestern.edu
Cc: Jasper reinke; John Rooney
Subject: Contact Alumni News Group Manhattan college

29 June 2008

Dear Karen Elifrits,

Please have Dr. James Scanlon, retiring President,

contact J. Reinke, so as to tell the Alumni News Coordinator, Manhattan

College,

which year Dr. Scanlon graduated, what his major was, etc.

Dr. Scanlon’s story should be more completely reported.

Me?

I am just another alumnus of Manhattan College, 1965, Engineering.

John Peter Rooney
ASQ CRE #2425

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[JR: Thanks for the promotion and official title. The College may object; I'll refer them to you. ;-) Good job taking the bull by the horns.]

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http://blog.nj.com/southjerseylife/2008/06/anniversariesweddingsengagment.html

Sliger ~ Naddeo

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SEAN AND NICOLE SLIGER

Nicole Danielle Naddeo and Sean Patrick Sliger were united in marriage on June 7 at 5:30 p.m., at Holy Spirit Church in Asbury Park. Rev. John Spellman, uncle of the bride, officiated the ceremony.

The bride was given in marriage by her parents, Michael and Patricia Cavallero of Sewell.

Debbie Russo, friend of the bride, served as Matron of Honor. Bridesmaids included: Cheryl Cudzilo, Aubrey Kandell and Licete Snediker, friends of the bride; Charlene Sliger, sister of the groom; and Karolyn Sliger, sister in-law of the groom. Sydney Brooke Sliger, niece of the groom, served as Flower Girl.

The groom is the son of Gerry and Madeline Sliger of Staten Island, N.Y.

Keith Sliger, brother of the groom, served as Best Man.

The Ushers included: PJ McCarthy, Patrick Longobardi and Paul Cicero, friends of the groom; Thomas Sliger, brother of the groom; and Jason Naddeo, brother of the bride. Ryan James Sliger, nephew of the groom, served as Ring Bearer.

After a reception was held at the River House in Brielle, the couple headed off for their honeymoon at the Qamea Resort in Figi.

Nicole is a graduate of Washington Township High School. She earned a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from the College of New Jersey. She is a CPA and Forensic Accountant for Seidman LLP in New York.

Sean is a graduate of St. Peters Boys High School in Staten Island, N.Y. He received a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from the Manhattan College in Riverdale, N.Y., and went on to receive a Master of Business from Wagner College in Staten Island, N.Y. He currently works for St. Jude’s Medical as a Medical Device Sales Representative.

The newlyweds met in June of 2003 at the Osprey in Manasquan. After a three and half yearlong courtship, Sean surprised Nicole with a candle lit proposal outside of her condo.

The couple currently resides in Hoboken.

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Sliger, Sean Patrick (MC????) weds

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“Now and then it’s good to pause in our pursuit of happiness and just be happy.”
- Guillaume Apollinaire

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From: Tom McG
Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2008 12:10 AM
To: Jasper Jottings
Subject: MC grad dies

PETER MAZZELLA, 85
Professor chaired CSI chemistry department
Saturday, June 28, 2008

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Peter P. Mazzella, 85, a veteran of two wars and a professor and scholar in the field of chemistry, died Sunday in the Care With Dignity Nursing Home in San Diego, Calif., losing a battle with Parkinson’s disease that lasted more than 10 years.

Mr. Mazzella was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in both World War II and Korea.

He was an associate professor of chemistry and chairman of the chemistry department at the College of Staten Island until 1994. While there, he served as the moderator of the Newman Club.

His accompishments in the field of chemistry went beyond the classroom. Mr Mazella served as a secretary for the New York chapter of the American Chemical Society, and had published several papers on topics including the therapeutic effects of wine.

Before becoming an educator, he was an NYPD detective, as well as a consultant for Secony Mobile Company and the Sterling Salt Company. While at Sterling Salt, he earned a patent for the treatment of salt.

Mr. Mazzella graduated from New Dorp High School in 1940 and earned his bachelor of science degree from Manhattan College, the Bronx. He was a talented track and field athlete at both schools.

He received a master’s degree from Brooklyn College in 1959 and a doctorate in science education from New York University, Manhattan, in 1974.

Born in Red Hook, Brooklyn, he moved to Rosebank in 1929 and lived there until 1995, when he relocated to San Diego in 1995.

Mr. Mazzella enjoyed keeping an extensive stamp and coin collection. He was a Scoutmaster for eight years at Boy Scout Troop 42 in Stapleton and was given the Silver Beaver award for his efforts.

He was a parishioner of St. Joseph’s Cathedral, San Diego.

Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Anne; his three sons, Neil, Dan and Peter Mazzella Jr.; a sister, Josephine Gianattasio, and six grandchildren. Funeral arrangements, including burial in Riverside (Calif.) National Cemetery, were handled by the Merkley Mitchell Funeral Home, San Diego.

Tom McGoey ‘68

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Mazzella, Peter P. (MC1948) obit reported by McGoey, Tom (MC1968)

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http://www.legacy.com/SignOnSanDiego/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=112291805

Peter Paul Mazzella

MAZZELLA, PETER PAUL Peter Paul Mazzella died after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease on June 22, 2008. Born October 27, 1922, in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY. Married Anne Mazzella on August 31, 1947, they were married for 60 years. He was a Lieutenant Colonel in the Marine Corp. He served in World War II on Iwo Jima and again in Korea. He received his Ph.D in Chemistry from New York University. Peter is survived by his wife, Anne Mazzella, his three sons, Peter Mazzella, Jr., Neil Mazzella and Dan Mazzella; his six grandchildren Sarah Weber, Peter Mazzella, III, Matthew Mazzella, Joe Mazzella, Paul Mazzella and Sophia Mazzella; and one great-grandchild, Celine Mazzella. Funeral will be on June 26, 2008, at 9:30 a.m. at St.Joseph’s Cathedral, 1535 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101. He will be buried at the Riverside National Cemetery with a Marine Corp Honor Guard on June 26th.

Published in the San Diego Union-Tribune on 6/26/2008.

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Guest book:

http://www.legacy.com/SignOnSanDiego/GB/GuestbookView.aspx?PersonId=112291805

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Dear John,

I believe that Peter is a member of the Class of 1948.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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http://www.jasperjottings.com/2008/jasperjottings2008WEEK26.htm

Index

JEmail: Who are the parents of Christopher Prunty (MC2005)?
JEmail: Cute “spam” that cites MC
JEMAIL: an Edward J. Dillon Class of 1950 reported by Kaufman
JEMAIL: Jerry Plunkett ‘83 asks “any chance?”
JOY: Oberle, Kelly Lynne (MC????)
JNEWS: Athletic Hall Of Fame Selections
JNEWS: Ritzel, Nicholas J. (MC2008)
JNEWS: Vascotto, Lorenzo (MC1983) Founding & Managing Director VVA, LLC
JNEWS: Medica, John (MC1980) Elected to National Instruments Board of Directors
JNEWS: Fenton, Dennis (MC1973) Joins Amira Board of Directors
JNEWS: Brady, James (MC1950) Keynote speaker, columnist and author
JEMAIL: Bottlik, Geza (MC1960) Social justice
JEMAIL: Michael Toner (MC1972) Return of “Curmudgeon”, et al
JFOUND: Brazil, John (MC2006) has an album of his music for sale
JEMAIL: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) votes “for” but disagrees sometimes
JNEWS: Cudahy, Jim (MC1982) Sabinsa Corporation Names President
JObit: Rambone, Nicholas Arthur (MC1932)
JObit: Schiffer, Robert P. (MC1967)
JNEWS: Robert [MC1993] Steinberg weekends at WRFF 104.5 “Radio 104.5? PHILADELPHIA!!!
JNEWS: Kehoe, John (MC????) CFO
JNEWS: Fish, Chris (MC????) CFO QBE
MFound: and Manhattan College students stumble riotously home
JNEWS: Scanlon, Dr. James (MC????) final day as president of Missouri Western State University
Comment on JObit: Dillon, Edward J. (MC????) by McEneney, Mike

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http://stjoenews.net/news/2008/jun/28/scanlon-eternally-grateful-time-western

Scanlon ‘eternally grateful’ for time at Western
Outgoing president will return to East Coast
by Jimmy Myers
Saturday, June 28, 2008

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Dr. Jim Scanlon is Irish, Catholic and spiritual. So it’s not surprising that he believes God has a hand in his good fortune.

“And I’m eternally grateful that providential design has me here — best place I’ve been,” the retiring president of Missouri Western State University said from his office last week.

He makes his final Western-related public appearance today at an alumni association function in Kansas City. From there, he and his wife, Lauren, will navigate a van (the Clampett van, as they refer to it) stacked with their belongings to their beach home in North Carolina.

Being back on the East Coast brings Dr. Scanlon’s life full circle.

Born and raised in New York City, Dr. Scanlon lost his father at a young age. His grandmother on his mother’s side, who immigrated from Ireland, moved into the home soon after the death of his father, who also was of Irish stock.

“There is a very poetic strain in the Irish — a strong interest in literature and poetry,” he said of his path in education that led to a doctorate in English literature.

In a house full of Irish women (and a younger brother), Dr. Scanlon learned one truth: “It was never a question in my mind after that experience that women and men are equals,” he said. “They were strong, capable women.”

He paid his way through Manhattan College, taking the subway to jobs in neighboring boroughs, studying in his spare time and

eventually earning a graduate position at an Ivy League school — Brown University. He took his first job after graduation at the University of Illinois as an English professor. A year later, he was chairing the school’s rhetoric program.

Dr. Scanlon came to Western, his fifth university in a nearly 40-year career, to fill the vacant president’s seat in 2001. Under his watch, Western earned its university designation, garnered more than $10 million in private donations and saw campus building improvements and additions. He also established the foundation of the new American regional university, a phrase he coined that describes a university steeped in applied learning and community involvement.

In the final week of his presidency, the university released findings that suggest three athletes were given a total of more than $1,000 cash, which is in violation of NCAA rules. Asked if the event would mar his legacy, Dr. Scanlon said, “No. Not at all.”

“The forthright and thorough way the university dealt with this demonstrates the university’s integrity,” he responded. “Western is an institution of integrity.”

Former president Dr. Janet Gorman Murphy’s retirement, announced in 1999, was followed by a fruitless round of searches for a successor. Finally, the governing board came across Dr. Scanlon, a provost at Youngstown State University in Ohio. Although he was Ivy-League educated, it wasn’t in administration. Rather, Dr. Scanlon was and is a man of Shakespeare.

“Shakespeare helps us understand human motivation, how humans interact in a way that is very helpful when you work with people,” he said.

Taking questions about his retirement, Dr. Scanlon’s eyes, on occasion, well with tears. But it’s not in thinking about his nearly four decades in education that provokes the water works.

“The people make it most difficult to leave,” he explained of leaving the students, faculty, and staff at Western and residents of St. Joseph. “For both Lauren and me, it has been our best time.”

Dr. Scanlon, 64, asked a retired friend some time back how he knew when it was time to retire. The friend replied, “You just know.”

“I think about a year or so ago, I think I just knew,” Dr. Scanlon said.

Karen Elifrits, Dr. Scanlon’s executive associate, has worked side by side with him for the past seven years. She described Dr. Scanlon as a “what you see is what you get” kind of guy who hasn’t changed since Day 1.

“He taught me that everyone is equal,” she said. “He always said, from the custodian on up, he values everyone. He values people, and that’s his greatest strength.”

Though his doctorate is in English literature, Dr. Scanlon loves to read mysteries. As he relaxes at his beach home in North Carolina, he’ll start work on mystery books of his own.

“God only knows if they’ll ever be published,” he said of the novels he plans to pen. “But that isn’t a critical factor, in my point of view.”

Retirement, he said, will allow the Scanlons to “reconnect” with family on the East Coast. Birthdays will no longer be celebrated through the phone lines.

“This is a wonderful life,” he said, “but it doesn’t go on forever.”

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Scanlon, Dr. James (MC1966) final day as president of Missouri Western State University

[JR: What are the odds of the Last Name match? Wonder if he's interested in MC?]

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http://www.powells.com/blog/?p=3425

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They tell me people are supposed to write books in Brooklyn or Manhattan, but I didn’t get that memo in time. Outside my window in the Bronx, neighbors exchange greetings in Greek by day, and Manhattan College students stumble riotously home from parties at night. When I’m writing, though, I tend not to look outside but inside, often at the pictures of the people without whom I would write next to nothing.

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[JR: She can't be referring to OUR mc. Our students don't stumble?]

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