Monthly Archives: August 2009

JNews: Mundelein, George William [MC1889 RIP]

Posted on August 19, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=314242

Mundelein left a legacy in the town that bears his name
  By Vincent Pierri | Daily Herald Staff

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According to an entry in the New Catholic Encyclopedia, it’s not surprising George William Mundelein had a town named in his honor. He accomplished much in his 67 years.

Born in 1872, he was the son of Francis and Mary Mundelein. They sent him to St. Nicholas School in Manhattan. He graduated from Manhattan College in 1889. After spending three years at St. Vincent’s Seminary in Pennsylvania, he moved to Rome and completed his studies at the Propaganda College. He was ordained in 1895 and said his first Mass at St. Peter’s tomb under St. Peter’s Basilica.

Returning to the states two years later, Mundelein was elevated to archbishop of Chicago in 1915. At 43 years old, he was the youngest archbishop in the United States.

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Mundelein, George William [MC1889 RIP]

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JUpdate: McGowan, Kathleen [MC2002]

Posted on August 19, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/kathleen-mcgowan/5/a62/a17

McGowan, Kathleen [MC2002]

Volunteer Coordinator and Institutional Advancement Associate at The Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of New York

Education
    * Providence College
    * Manhattan College

As Volunteer Coordinator I oversee the entire volunteer process. I create volunteer opportunities in conjunction with program directors and outline specific procedures and guidelines for the volunteers.

As the Institutional Advancement Associate my major responsibility is to run The St. Nicholas Project – a year-round initiative that focuses its fundraising efforts during the Christmas Season. In addition, I also assist senior members of the department with special events. One unique opportunity that has developed over the past year is that I assist one of our major donors with his Foundation which helps support our food pantries throughout the City.

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[JR: I'd describe her as a "charity wrangler". Never too early to start planning for a donation in lieu of meaningless Christmas presents. You know the 20$ "stuff" that fills the stocking but means zilch in the grand scheme of things. Seems like she could turn you on to something that counts at the Big Finals (i.e., the Final Judgement; not the ones at MC the final semester.)]
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JEmail: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) reports Dolan, Peter [MC1949 RIP]

Posted on August 17, 2009 by | Comments Off

Dear John,

Peter Dolan, Class of 1949, Accounting major in the School of Business died last Friday while in Rehab after hip surgery.

It was sudden and unexpected.

Peter served in both WW II (in Japan) and in Korea. He was a Partner with Ernst & Young for over 30 years and after he left he started his own successfull consulting practice.

Peter was always ready to help someone in need.

In later years Peter and my brother Ed ’59 were partners in Algonquin Associates, and did consulting and assisted in drawing up Business Plans for medum and large sized companies.

Peter was a great Jasper who will be missed!

He is being waked today Sunday from 1:00PM to 4:00PM at Allen Funeral Home, 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, NY 12545 (845) 677-9611

On August 19, 2009 , Wednesday his mass will be at 11:00AM in St. Bridget’s Church, 3 River Road, Cornwall Bridge, Ct 06754 (Sharon, CT)

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Sorry to hear such shocking news.]

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http://www.poughkeepsiejournal.com/apps/pbcs.dll/dclassifieds?Dato=20090816&Kategori=obits&Class=1&Type=CAT2000&Lopenr=908160300&Selected=3

Peter J Dolan

MILLBROOK – Admired and respected as a national and international business man, a generous and loving husband, father and friend, Peter J. Dolan died suddenly on Friday, August 14, 2009. Raised in Harlem, New York by Irish immigrant parents, Peter’s steadfast work ethic and honest approach were his trademarks. Peter started his business career (as a young child) in his father fish store, understanding the importance of hard work and ethics in the marketplace. Graduating from Manhattan College‘s Business School in 1949 and earning his MBA from Columbia University in 1954, Peter became a CPA and partner in Arthur Young & Company (now Ernst and Young Company) – the first Irish Catholic to be a partner. At EYC, he not only became one of the top Managing Partners for the New York Metropolitan Office, but he also became the National Director of Industry Programs, leading the firm on the management of information systems, finance and accounting systems, and strategic planning. Peter’s consulting work helped many domestic and international companies. After retiring from EYC, he started his own firm and among his major clients were Springer Verlag USA and Universal Matchbox Ltd. However, it is his tremendous volunteer effort (transcending the public eye), which will be one of his lasting legacies. Routinely, he helped organizations as well as individuals by providing them with insight, direction and purpose. Peter is survived by his beloved wife, Ruth Dolan, of 59 years, his seven children (Robert, Eileen, Kevin, James, Betsy, William, Mary), his eight grandchildren and his two great grandchildren. His generous spirit, indomitable conviction for justice and honesty, his drive to be the best and his unquestionable love are instilled in all who have come to know him. Calling hours are on Saturday, August 15, 2009 from 7:009:00pm and Sunday, August 16, 2009 from 1:00-4:00pm, at Allen Funeral Home, 3270 Franklin Ave., Millbrook, New York. Funeral Services will be on Wednesday, August 19, 2009, 11:00am, at St. Bridget’s Church in Sharon, Connecticut. In lieu of flowers, please consider a charitable contribution to the United Student Aid Fund and/or the Manhattan College’s Dean Fitzgerald fund. If you would like to leave an online condolence or for directions please www.HudsonValleyFuneralHomes.com

Published on August 16, 2009.

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JUpdate: Rohrssen, Mike (MC????) lands with IBM

Posted on August 17, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://whitevanwithcandy.blogspot.com/2009/08/my-little-one-year-vacationof-sorts.html

Rohrssen, Mike (MC????)

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I got a new job at IBM up in Fishkill.

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[JR: Congrats. I'm still trying to decide if I am "unemployed" or "retired" (again). Or just annoying. Any Fishkill Jaspers available to celebrate with Jasper Mike? I'd go, but there's no Jasper Jottings expense account.]

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PrayersRequested: A Jasper’s child could use some relief

Posted on August 17, 2009 by | Comments Off

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She continues to get oral chemo every night with a second chemo on Wednesdays. She tolerates it well enough most of the time, but gets nauseous in the mornings about once a week. Her tummy issues aren’t obsolete and she often has pain, constipation and bloating, but are manageable enough with Miralax.

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[JR: OK, my fellow Jaspers, we need some prayers for “constipation”. While it may sound flip, this is a little child we are talking about. So, I think we should be willing to try anything. And, if it impacts one Jasper’s child, it must impact many children. So, I’m for trying anything. Besides, doesn’t MC have a specialty of “sanitary engineering”?]

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MObit: O’Sullivan, Patrick F. [MCatnd]

Posted on August 17, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.legacy.com/Atlanta/Obituaries.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=131464321

Patrick F. O’Sullivan

O’SULLIVAN, Maj. Patrick “Pat” Major Patrick F. O’Sullivan was born to John and Jane O’Sullivan of Queens, New York City. He was the youngest of three children and the only American born member of his family, He attended Manhattan College and worked as a law clerk while preparing for a career in law. During the Korean conflict, he enlisted in the Air Force where he worked as a mechanic, a navigator, a pilot, and instructor pilot during his twenty year career. Too tall for fighters, he flew C123′s, C130′s and many other aircraft, He served his country proudly flying combat missions in the Vietnam War, He was stationed at Naha, Okinawa, Japan, and flew in and out of bases in Southeast Asia, Pakistan and Europe, Patrick retired from the Air Force and continued with his education earning a degree in economics from his beloved alma mater, Ohio State University. He earned a business degree from Central Michigan University and his MBA from Georgia State University. He worked in personnel in the civilian world and taught accounting classes at DeKalb College before starting his career as a civilian with the United States Army. Handling budget concerns and contracting for the U. S. Army, Pat spent the next twenty-one years traveling to Puerto Rico, Pakistan, Egypt, Jordan and many other locations in the Middle East, He earned the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service and was honored by General Tommy Franks who presided over his second retirement.

Patrick was a devoted husband and father. He passed away quietly at home August 14, with his beloved wife of 46 years at his side. He is survived by his wife, Emily, his daughter Patricia, his two sons, John and Michael, his granddaughter Zadie Elizabeth, his son-in-law Eddy, Maureen, Geoffrey, Kathleen, and Kevin, nieces and nephews of New York. In Ireland, he is survived by nieces and nephews, Mary, Deidre, Gay, William, Kieran, Brendan and many grand nieces and nephews, In addition to family,

Pat cherished the many loving and loyal friends he made around the world. Family and friends will honor Patrick’s life at a memorial to be announced at a later date, In lieu of flowers, the family requests Patrick’s memory to be honored with donations for a cancer research organization or contributions to a financial aid scholarship for a faculty student or student of military parents at Woodard Academy of College Park, Georgia. Condolences may be sent or viewed at www.wagesfuneralhome.com Tom M. Wages Funeral Service, LLC, 3705 Highway 78, Snellville, GA. 30078

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O’Sullivan, Patrick F. [MCatnd]

[JR: Attendees recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers".]

Guestbook: http://tinyurl.com/oxpq4k

[JR: I wonder what MC's impact. I see some characteristics: 46 year marriage, lifetime of national service, life long learner, and ends with a scholarship. Makes me wonder. Make me humble.]

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MFound: Disparaging tweets found

Posted on August 16, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://twitter.com/rainyh

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# Students.. If you want an EASY course of study, in a school that is the “Walmart of Education,” DO enroll at Manhattan College, in Riverdale about 12 hours ago

# Vomiting with disgust at Mahattan College’s decision to become MEDICORE, and make professors bend over and teach shitabout 12 hours ago

#NOW HERE THIS…. Manhattan College, in New York City, is telling Professors to “teach easier” or lose their jobs. What is that about?about 12 hours ago

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[JR: Hopefully not true? Any evidence of such?]

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REPORTING LIVE FROM THE TWITTER NEWS DESK
IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …
20090816

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JFound: Lynch, Charles Andrew [MC1956]

Posted on August 16, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://whoswhoinamerica.com/charles_andrew_lynch/chemicals_executive/occ27/4682392

Charles Andrew Lynch

OCCUPATION: chemicals executive

BORN: Brooklyn, January 6, 1935

Education

BS, Manhattan College, 1956

PhD, University Notre Dame, 1960

Career

Research chemist Esso Research & Engineering Co., Linden, New Jersey, 1960-65; research supervisor organic chems. division Federal Maritime Commission Corp., Baltimore, 1965-72, research manager industrial chems. division Princeton, New Jersey, 1972-74; executive vice president Am. Oil & Supply Co., Newark, 1974-80; tech. director, director sales & marketing, director research & business devel., vice president tech. Hatco Corp., Fords, 1981-95; with Calivera Consultant, 1995-; account executive New Jersey Commerce, Economic Growth and Tourism Commission, 1997-2006; retired

Creative Works

Contributor articles to professional journals; patentee in field (U.S. and foreign).

Membership

Member Am. Chemical Society, Society Tribologists and Lubrication Engineers (chairman New York section 1980-81, 97-98), Ind. Lubricant Manufacturers Association (board directors 1985-88).

Family

Son of Charles Andrew and Mary Martina (McEvoy) L.; Married Marilyn Anne Monaco, July 30, 1960; children: Nancy Callan, Cara Martina.

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POSITRACTION: Silver lining

Posted on August 16, 2009 by | Comments Off

http://www.nj.com/news/index.ssf/2009/08/poor_economy_drives_down_new_j.html

Poor economy drives down New Jersey divorce rate
by Joseph R. Perone/The Star-Ledger
Sunday August 09, 2009, 8:55 PM

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Couples in New Jersey are divorcing at a lower rate this year as the recession takes its toll on family finances and raises the cost of splitting up.

The number of new divorce cases filed during the first six months of the year fell 9 percent — to 28,579 — compared with the same period a year ago, according to the latest figures from the state Administrative Office of the Courts.

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A small gift. A chance to perhaps reflect on the decision. The possibility of avoiding the disaster?

One can only pray.
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ADMINISTRIVIA: JASPER JOTTINGS Week 33 – 2009 August 16

Posted on August 15, 2009 by | Comments Off

JASPER JOTTINGS Week 33 – 2009 August 16

Jasper Jottings – The achievement journal of my fellow Jaspers, the alumni of the Manhattan College

http://www.jasperjottings.com/2009/jasperjottings2009W33.html

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