Monthly Archives: April 2009

JEmail: Keenan, John F. (MC1951) speaks

Posted on April 16, 2009 by | Comments Off

FROM: Kelly Dantuono
Today at 4:23pm

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Hey everyone! I am sure you all are busy finishing up your semester but the law society has alot of good stuff coming up in the next week or two.

FIRST: Tuesday, April 21
Honorable Judge John F. Keenan ’51 Speaker
7:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Alumni Room – Library 1st floor

SECOND:
Trip to Brooklyn Law School!!!
Friday, April 24th
Meet at 242st Subway
Depart at 12:30pm
All expensives paid and pizza after!
Email, facebook, text, tell in person Kelly Dantuono
**You have to let me know soon bc brooklyn needs a headcount and list of names! A bunch of people are already signed up…it will be fun!!

THIRD:
OUR LAST MEETING OF THE YEAR
April 29th time is t.b.a
Anyone who wants to run for a board position that is when elections will be held (and there will prob be pizza there too)!!

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SEE YOU ALL THERE

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JNews: Ferrarese, Michael D. [MC1992]

Posted on April 16, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.evesun.com/news/stories/2009-04-16/6741/Legal-eagles

Legal eagles
By: Melissa Stagnaro, Sun Staff Writer
Published: April 16th, 2009

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NORWICH – A few years after we graduated from college, one of my best friends went to Brooklyn Law. He used to call me late at night when he finished studying. (As I was two time zones away in Colorado, I think I was probably the only person he knew who was up as late with the exception of his classmates.) Every time we talked, he’d tell me that he thought I should go to law school, too. I’d laugh at him and tell him he was out of his mind. But secretly, the idea appealed to me. I just didn’t want to admit it.

As it turned out, it wasn’t John (who is now, incidentally, an assistant district attorney in the Bronx) who finally gave me a sneak peek at what it’s like to be a lawyer. That dubious honor went to another Manhattan College grad: Michael Ferrarese of Lee, Emerson and Ferrarese in Norwich.

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Michael D. Ferrarese
Member
Lee, Emerson & Ferrarese, LLP
35 West Main Street, P.O. Box 711
Norwich, New York 13815

http://www.norwichattorneys.com

http://www.leflawfirm.com

Practice Areas Real Estate; Trusts and Estates; Corporate Law; Business Law; Elder Law; General Practice
Education Albany Law School, J.D., 1999, Manhattan College, B.S., 1992
Admitted 2000, New York

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MObit: Taylor, Mark [MCfac]

Posted on April 16, 2009 by | 2 Comments

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REPORTING LIVE FROM THE FACEBOOK NEWS DESK
IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …
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[JR: From Twitter and Facebook, I've found that he was "favorite Manhattan College literature professor", who passed away suddenly.]

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Friends and Colleagues,

Here is the information regarding Mark’s wake. He will be cremated; the subsequent visitation at the funeral home is as follows for Friday 17 April, 4-8 PM:

Hannemann Funeral Home 88 South Broadway Nyack, NY 10960 845.358.0573

The family also plans a memorial on campus on a weekend in early May. In lieu of flowers, they are requesting donations to the Mark Taylor Fund at Manhattan College. Donations should be directed to the Office of College Relations.

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JObit: Greene, Samuel J. [MC1958]

Posted on April 16, 2009 by | 1 Comment

Grace Feeney (MCstf) messaged me.

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From: Joe Centofanti
Sent: Monday, April 13, 2009 3:55 PM
Subject: BG Sam Greene

I just received notification that BG USAF (Ret) Greene just passed away after a long bout with cancer. Sam graduated from Manhattan College in 1958. He also attended Cardinal Hayes High School.

I worked for Sam in the Pentagon from 1977-1979. Great guy!!

Joe Centofanti
Venice, FL

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http://www.legacy.com/WashingtonPost/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=126267234

Samuel J. Greene

GREENE SAMUEL J. GREENE Brigadier General USAF (Ret.) Of Springfield, VA on Monday, April 13, 2009 at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with prostate cancer. He leaves behind his loving wife Fran Gedra Greene and six children from previous marriages, Marguerite (Bill) Thompson of Hacienda Heights, CA Stephanie (Bernd) Bruenner of Ventura, CA Theresa Seeley of Ventura, CA Glenn Greene of Santa Monica, CA Kristin (Chris) Marshall of Sacramento, CA and Samuel E. Greene of Washington, DC a brother John from Rumford, NJ and six grandchildren, Thomas, Erik, Victoria, Zachary, Mariya and Liz. The family will receive friends at the Fairfax Memorial Funeral Home, 9902 Braddock Road, Fairfax, VA 22032 on Friday, April 17 from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 8800 Braddock Road, Annandale, VA 22003 on Saturday, April 18 at 11a.m. A Mass will be held at the Ft. Myer Chapel on Thursday, July 30, 2009 at 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow in Arlington National Cemetery with Full military honors. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to The Smile Train, P.O. Box 96231 Washington, DC 20090-6231 or the Maryknoll Fathers, P.O. Box 301 Maryknoll, NY 10545-9989. Obituary and directions: www.fmfh.com .

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JNews: Kosch, James [MC1977] Managing partner, LeClair Ryan, Newark

Posted on April 15, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.northjersey.com/business/news/Erin_Brockovich_take_a_step_back.html

Erin Brockovich, take a step back
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Last updated: Wednesday April 15, 2009, 8:38 AM
BY JOAN VERDON NorthJersey.com STAFF WRITER

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Attorney James Kosch of Allendale, a partner in LeClairRyan of Newark, was a young lawyer at McCarter English in Newark about 25 years ago when a senior member of that firm decided someone ought to “learn this environmental stuff.” Kosch was the youngest guy at the table, and the senior member pointed to him and said, “You!”

Since then he’s developed a specialty for cases related to environmental issues, including toxic-tort defense, “green” construction, alternative energy and nanotechnology.

Last year he joined the Newark office of national law firm LeClairRyan. It wasn’t the first time his path crossed that of LeClairRyan founder Gary LeClair. They had faced each other on the football field in high school, when LeClair played for Northern Valley-Old Tappan and Kosch played for Hawthorne.

Kosch, 53, has been involved in numerous community organizations in Bergen County, including serving as president of the Allendale Recreation Commission and vice president of the board of trustees of the John Harms Center for the Arts.

He spoke with The Record recently about his football connection, issues in environmental law, and his all-time favorite lawyer movies. (Interview edited and condensed for space.)

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JAMES KOSCH

Managing partner, LeClair Ryan, Newark

His business: Attorney specializing in complex environmental, toxic tort, product liability, construction and commercial litigation.

His background: Bachelor’s degree, Manhattan College, 1977; law degree, Seton Hall University, 1981; 28 years as a litigator in New Jersey at McCarter & English, Newark; Waters McPherson McNeil, Secaucus; and Reed Smith, Princeton. He joined LeClairRyan in 2008.

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Kosch, James [MC1977]

[JR: In the story, he alludes to a MC connection to the movie "My Cousin Vinnie".]

[JR: Networking note, he and the boss went to high school together. And, people snicker at my continued attempts to link Jaspers together. Schools are your best way to make connections that last a lifetime. imho!]

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JEmail: Breen, Jerry (MC1971) produces a t-shirt

Posted on April 15, 2009 by | Comments Off

To one and all: My internationally acclaimed calligraphy portrait of President Obama, which has been featured in leading publications in Britain and Germany, is now available on a t-shirt! Just $19.99! (TV’s “magic price”.) Check it out at http://www.cafepress.com/newbreen.288379142. Thanks, Jerry Breen

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[JR: Jerry, we'll statistically 52% might want one. But just as folks complain when you skewer the politicians, I'm sure 48% will complain too. Impressive result. I'm not for honoring any politician given my stance on gooferment. Even the Dead Old White Guys were wrong thinking they could keep the tyrants locked down with a piece of paper. Lysander Spooner. Hope you make a million anyway. And, as always, I'm a cheerleader for anything Jaspers do. No matter how misguided. :-) My book being my most notable stupidity. ROFL. Good luck with it.]

[JR: Note about format. I've decided, subject to the feedback of the readership, to stop copying the email headers in the message. A lot of work for little value. Comments?]

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MObit: Famularo, Jack [MCxfac]

Posted on April 14, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=126199076

Dr. Jack Famularo

FAMULARO Dr. Jack, of Mahwah, NJ, formerly of Englewood Cliffs, NJ, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2009 at his home. He will forever be missed by his family. However his love will remain with them for the rest of their lives, for he was the cornerstone of the family and brought much joy into their lives. Jack married Jeanne in 1955, and together they raised three loving daughters who gave them four beautiful grandchildren. Jack’s greatest joy was seeing the success and happiness his children and their families achieved and spending many family vacations together. He received his Doctor of Engineering Science Degree from New York University, and served his country during the Korean War stationed at the Army Chemical Center in Maryland. He retired from teaching in 1996, after a distinguished career as a Professor of Chemical Engineering at N.Y.U. and Manhattan College, where he was voted “Teacher of the Year” by his students for several consecutive years. He also was a consultant for Exxon, Mobil Oil, and Hydroqual. He is survived by his wife Jeanne, his daughters Lisa Famularo of Red Bank, Donna Troop and her husband Michael of Ramsey, Gina Springer and her husband Chris of Mahwah, and four grandchildren; Jennifer and Melissa Troop and Kristen and Kyle Springer. Jack is also survived by his brother Richard and his wife Carol of Monroe, NY, and was pre-deceased by his parents Tony and Mary Famularo. Visiting, Thursday, 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Vander Plaat Funeral Home, 257 Godwin Avenue, Wyckoff, NJ www.vpfh.com. Funeral Service Friday, 10:30 AM at the Funeral Home. Private family burial will be held on Saturday. In memory of Jack Famularo, donations may be made to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, via the website: www.michaeljfox.org or mailed to Michael J. Fox Foundation, Attn: Tribute Gifts, Church Street Station, P.O. Box 780, New York, New York 10008-0780.

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Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/dbccc9

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Dear John,

   I believe that Jack was a Prof at Manhattan.

May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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JObit: Schmidt, George C. [MC1955]

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http://www.legacy.com/Newsday/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=126199039

George C. Schmidt

SCHMIDT – George C., of Lindenhurst. Born November 6, 1934, entered into rest April 13th, 2009. Graduated from Manhattan College. Served in U.S. Army Reserves. Retired in 1996 as Plant Security for Grumman Aerospace. Proud Eagle Scout since 1949, member of K of C, OLPH Council 794, OLPH Holy Name Society and St. Vincent de Paul. Long time active member of B.P.O. Elks, Massapequa Lodge #2162. Survived by his wife of 50 years Lorraine. Cherished father of Christine and Rob Lee, Buddy, Jeanne Bayley, John and Cathy Schmidt, Mary and Michael King, William and Dawn Schmidt, and Diana and Lenny Scorcia. Beloved grand-father to Casandra, Samantha, Keith, Erin, Thomas, Allison, Suzanne, TJ, Matthew, Jeremy and Michelle. Viewing Tuesday and Wednesday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Johnstons’ Wellwood Funeral Home, 305 N. Wellwood Ave., Lindenhurst. Funeral Mass Thursday 10am at OLPH Church in Lindenhurst. Interment at St. John’s Cemetery.

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Schmidt, George C. [MC????]   

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/dhywcq

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Dear John,

I believe that George is a member of the Class of 1955.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. ]

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JFound: Fahey, John Michael Jr. [MC????] in a real estate listing

Posted on April 13, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://dc.blockshopper.com/news/story/1700016144-National_Geographic_CEO_trades_Georgetown_5BD_for__4_85M

National Geographic CEO trades Georgetown 5BD for $4.85M
by Frank Lee, published Apr 13, 2009 · ShareThis

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John Michael Fahey, Jr., and his wife, Heidi, sold a five-bedroom, 5.5-bath home at 1513 30th St. N.W. in Georgetown to Abraham and Yudith Peled for $4.85 million on Feb. 17.

The Faheys bought the property for $3.95 million in Aug. 2005. The 3,852-square-foot house was built in 1900.

Mr. Fahey has been the president and chief executive officer of the National Geographic Society since 1998. He joined the organization in 1996 as president of the National Geographic Ventures, which includes the company’s television programming and Web site.

He previously was chairman, president and CEO of Time Line, Inc., a Time Warner subsidiary. He was named as one of the Top 100 Marketers by the Advertising Age and one of the 100 Top Irish Americans by American magazine.

He received his engineering degree from Manhattan College and his M.B.A. from the University of Michigan in 1975.

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JFound: O’Bannon, Deb [MC????] does Water Water Radio Show

Posted on April 13, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://waterwaterumkc.blogspot.com/2009/04/marlborough-stormwater-demonstration.html

Water Water Radio Show

Join Deb O’Bannon, a University of Missouri-Kansas City civil engineering professor, as she explores water issues with Kansas City-area policymakers, experts and community members. See how water issues are affecting our economy, health, roads, homes and environment. Tune in to or stream online “Water, Water Everywhere” at 9:30 a.m. CST Sunday mornings on KCMO Talk Radio 710.

Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Marlborough Stormwater Demonstration Project (USEPA) – April 5, 2009

Listen as Dr. Deb O’Bannon discusses the USEPA Marlborough Stormwater Demonstration Project with Dr. Scott Struck of Tetratech. The project, also known as Target Green, is focused on using Green Solutions in an urban area to reduce stormwater inflow to the combined sewer system. Please visit the projects website for more information and updated research results.

About the host of “Water, Water Everywhere”

Dr. Deb O’Bannon

   For 20 years, Deb O’Bannon has taught civil and mechanical engineering at the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC). She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Civil Engineering from MIT, a Master of Engineering degree in Environmental Engineering from Manhattan College in New York and a Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Iowa. She is a fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and a fellow of the Society of Women Engineers. O’Bannon is involved in several Kansas City-area water projects, such as a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency-supported green solutions project and the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s Wet Weather Solutions Program.

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