http://www.linkedin.com/pub/rob-luciano/14/253/a96
Luciano, Rob [MC1988]
Sales Engineer at NEP Electronics
Greater Milwaukee Area
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/tom-manning/4/4/130
Manning, Tom [MC1984]
Global Operations Manager at Avaya
Greater Denver Area
Telecommunications
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/thehour/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=145530979
Edward J. Laux Sr.
Edward J. Laux, Sr, age 76, a forty six year resident of Norwalk, passed away Sunday morning, September 19th in Norwalk Hospital, of complications from diabetes. He was born in May 2, 1934 in the Bronx, NY, to the late Edward F. and Margaret (Gribbon) Laux.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Margaret (Bradley) Laux; two sons, Edward J.Laux Jr. and his wife Barbara of Greenwich and Thomas A. Laux and his wife Elaine of Mt. Kisco, NY. He also leaves four grandsons, Conor B. Laux and Edward B Laux of Greenwich and William J. Laux and Daniel T. Laux of Mt. Kisco; his sister, Barbara Budelmann and her husband Bruce of Estero, FL and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his stepmother, Margaret (McCallion) Laux and his son William Bradley Laux.
Ed was raised in Riverdale, NY, educated at the All Hallows School and Cardinal Hayes HS. He graduated in 1958 from Manhattan College with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, where he was a charter member of Omicron Chi Epsilon, National Honor Society in Economics. He worked as an auditor and staff accountant for Haskins and Sells for five years before becoming the Treasurer of the Buckingham Corporation, importers of Cutty Sark Scots Whisky In 1973, he became the VP of Finance of EM LABS, a division of E. Merck of Darmstadt, Germany, where he remained until his retirement in 1985.
Ed had a lifetime passion for cars, Long Island Sound, the Mets and the NY football Giants. He loved everything about the water – swimming, skindiving, spearfishing, digging for clams, and his boats. He was an avid and accomplished fisherman, and a longtime member of the Norwalk Striped Bass Club. He always cherished his time with Peggy and friends in Walkers Cay, Hilton Head, Candlewood lake, Block Island and especially Newport, RI. In his later years, he indulged his passions for cooking and building model airplanes and boats. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will be missed greatly by all who knew him. Go Giants!
Calling Hours will be Wednesday, Sept. 22, from 6 -9 PM at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Thursday, Sept 23 at 10 AM at St. Joseph Church, Norwalk, with interment to follow at St. John Cemetery, 223 Richards Ave, Norwalk.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association , PO Box 1834, Merrifield, VA 22116-8034 or to St. Joseph Church, 85 So. Main St. Norwalk, CT 06854. For info or to sign online guestbook, please go to: Magnerfuneralhome.com
Published in The Hour from September 21 to September 22, 2010
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Laux, Edward J. Sr. [MC1958 RIP]
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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/northjersey/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=145533260
Edward Jackson
JACKSON Edward F., was born on the campus of Virginia State University in 1929 to Professors Dr. Luther P. Jackson, Sr. and Mrs. Johnnella F. Jackson. Dr. Luther Jackson, Sr. was chairman of the History Department at VA State University until his death in 1950. Mrs. Johnnella Jackson was professor of Music for Piano Majors. He was the retired Supervisor of Music, Passaic Public Schools. Edward’s brother Luther P. Jackson, Jr was Professor of Journalism in the Graduate School at Columbia University, N.Y.C. His younger brother John T. Jackson was a professional flutist in N.Y.C., having studied several years with the great flutist Kincaid of the Curtis School of Music. His sister Laura attended Fisk Univ. and gave private piano lessons.
After his graduation from Virginia State University, he became Band and choral Director of Jefferson High School in Charlottesville, VA. He also directed the Harry T. Burleigh Community Singers in Charlottesville. Edward married Deloris Lightfoot, a Hampton University graduate in 1951. Deloris taught school in Texas and Richmond, VA.
They have two children, Rise Jackson Evans graduate of Boston University and Michael Onaje Jackson, Yale University Graduate. Rise has two children, Jason Ritchie, graduate of Univ. of South Carolina, wife Alexa and daughter Taina and Dr. Jasmine Ritchie, graduate of Life Chiropractic Univ., Marietta, GA. Dr. Ritchie works with Advantage Rehabilitation & Wellness Center in Washington, D.C. Rise and husband Ken lived in Gary, Indiana. Michael Onaje Jackson and wife Barbara have two children; Lamin, a senior in the Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, CO and Zahra, a sophomore at Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY. Their family resides in St. Croix, Virgin Island where Michael Onaje has his Solar and Energy Company, Sustainable Systems & Design International.
Edward has surviving sisters -in-law Mrs. Nettie Lee Jackson, Hartsdale, NY, Mrs. Dorothy Conrad and Mrs. Josephine Whitsett, Charlottesville, VA and Mrs. Alma Mills, Rock Hill, SC. He had many nieces, nephews, cousins and close family who meet every two years for the Jackson Family Reunion.
Edward was assigned to the 392nd Army Band, Ft. Lee, VA. Upon discharge from the army, he and his family moved to New York City where Edward completed his Masters and advanced Professional Degree in Music at Columbia University. In 1956, he was employed as Music Instructor for Passaic Public Schools and in 1968 appointed Supervisor of Music until his retirement.
He also taught Confirmation Classes at Temple Emanuel, Passaic as well as music at the weekend school for St. Nicholas Catholic and Polish schools of Passaic. He enjoyed several years as Director of First Methodist Church Choir, Passaic. Along with Dr. Wallace Haddon, Edward was co-chair of Passaic NAACP Youth Council. Edward and Deloris were very active with Passaic-Clifton Fair Housing Committee headed by Rev. Raymond Pontier which opened the door to more minority rentals and home ownership in all wards in Passaic and Clifton.
Edward served many years on the Passaic/Clifton YMCA Board of Directors. He was active with the “Y” Swim Team and it’s parents’ alliance, as his son Michael Onaje was a State 10 and under all record holders in the Medley Relay-the record still stands. Mr. Jackson is a life member of the National Education Association, a member of Phi Mu Alpha National Music Sinfonia Association and the Black Musicians Association. He became a member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity while at VA State University and his mother, Johnnella Jackson was a campus Omega Mother.
Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 26th at 1 PM at the First Methodist Church, 145 Paulison Ave., Passaic, NJ. The family of Mr. Jackson would like to give our heartfelt thanks to all the caring health, hospital, hospice, nursing home personnel and countless friends for all of their assistance during his illness. In lieu of flowers, please make contribution to Passaic Public School Music Program, c/o Dr. Robert Holster, Superintendent, 100 Passaic Ave., Passaic, NJ. Arrangements by The Madonna Multinational Home for Funeral Services, Passaic.
Published in The Record and Herald News on September 21, 2010
[JR: Our future fellow Jasper has suffered a tough loss. A very talent family should give her support. We can give her our prayers.]
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http://www.manhattan.edu/news/news_releases/091710_1.shtml
September 17, 2010
Manhattan College Announces Construction of New Student Center
RIVERDALE, N.Y. – At Manhattan College’s annual President’s Dinner held at the Waldorf=Astoria last night, President Brennan O’Donnell unveiled plans for the new five-story, 67,400 square-foot student center, Student Commons, to more than 250 donors and guests. The $40 million facility will not only be the central hub linking Manhattan’s North and South campuses but also will provide much-needed space for student and faculty events and gatherings, especially as the resident population continues to rise.
“The building will provide a much-needed focal point and social hub for our students,” explained Brennan O’Donnell, Ph.D., president of Manhattan College. “It will help us to deepen the sense of community that has long been a hallmark of the College. It will provide spaces that will encourage student-faculty interaction, and it will be our ‘front door’ to the community, a place where we share the intellectual and cultural wealth of the College with our neighbors.”
By having the opportunity to converge in a central location, resident and commuter students, faculty, staff and campus groups will stay more closely connected. The new building features a multipurpose performance space able to accommodate plays, dinners, dances, lectures and seminars, and a 6,700 square-foot fitness center. Other highlights include: a wireless lounge with couches, bookstore, café, new cafeteria, student government office, multiple practice spaces, band room, staff offices, meeting rooms, faculty dining room, student activities office and much more.
In addition, renderings of the new Student Commons were displayed at the dinner to illustrate how the state-of-the-art building will incorporate the latest in technology, innovation and facilities. The building’s design and structure will follow environmentally responsible practices and meet the goals of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification.
“The building’s location and look are intended to make a bold statement: we are a complex and a multifaceted institution, but we are one school and one community, united in one common purpose,” added O’Donnell at last night’s event.
The President’s Dinner is an annual event that the College hosts to recognize and thank top donors. Thomas D. O’Malley, chairman for the board of trustees of Manhattan College, also said when thanking donors, “The people here tonight represent many others whose support allows us to continue the strong tradition of Lasallian education at Manhattan College.”
Thanks to donors’ help, Manhattan College has raised more than $15 million in contributions and plans to break ground on the new facility in 2012.
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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-ross/16/19b/258
Ross, Robert [MC????]
President at Camatron Sewing Machine Inc
Greater New York City Area
Textiles
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John,
I believe Robert B. Ross is member of the class of 1982.
Ed
McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)
[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.]
Ross, Robert B. [MC1982]
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Hi John,
Just a quick note from God’s country to pass along two items that I hope you would deem worthy of JJ. The first is a story of great determination and courage about a young lady who was diagnosed at birth with Cystic Fibrosis. Despite this disease, she managed to graduate from Fordham with an accounting degree and land a position with Grant Thornton which she left about two years ago to give birth to twin boys. Now at the ripe old age of 29 she is in training for the New York City Marathon on behalf of the Boomer Esiason Foundation. Karen is seeking sponsors for her run. You can read more about it here:
http://www.firstgiving.com/karenvega
If you were to ask me how I became so familiar with this story, I would be forced to admit that Karen is my niece. She also has another uncle who is a Manhattan engineer.
The second item is about my work as co-chair of a committee of our local Computer Club which is charged with refurbishing donated computers and giving them to needy families in the area. In the 3 1/2 years since its inception, we have completed more than 600 computers affecting more than 1000 local children. It’s also a great way to keep us senior citizens off the streets and out of the bars (if only we could find one here in the Bible Belt).
Our work was recently the subject of a news article in the Knoxville, TN News Sentinel:
http://www.knoxnews.com/news/2010/sep/13/tellico-village-club-members-rebuild-donate-comput/
One minor correction – my experience with computers was overstated by a mere 36 years (not counting the time spent feeding stacks of IBM punch cards to the room-sized monster in the Engineering Building). We have received some funding from the local United Way but it covers only a small portion of our expenses. Any contributions would be greatly appreciated.
Best wishes to you and your wife and keep up the good work. I for one would vote for a large percentage increase in your annual stipend.
Vince Alline ’68E
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[JR: "Worthy"? The criteria for that is "not spam". :-) As you might remember from injineering school, very low expectations. "Fordham"? Shame on you. Couldn't keep her form the dark side! "Increase"? Yeah, those checks just keep on rolling in for the 39.99 $/month "executive Jj subscription"! Argh, I gotta get a real job. Or a paying hobby. Thanks for two good items.]
Alline, Vince (MC1968)
[JR: 1968, a good year for Jaspers?]
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Hi John,
I will be retiring from Manhattan College the end of this month, September 30 is my last day and relocating to Santa Rosa, California in Sonoma County.
I have enjoyed my time at Manhattan especially working with our alumni.
Take care and all the best.
Stephen Laruccia ’67
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Laruccia, Stephen (MC1967)
[JR: Well good for you. Everyone should take time to smell the roses and complete their bucket list. Jasper Jottings needs a California reporter so I hope we'll receive frequent updates form you. Celebrity Jaspers reports with pix would be appreciated. Are you going to emulate Patterson and write a book series. Can I be your agent? :-) Best wishes.]
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http://www.myfoxtwincities.com/dpp/news/police-taser-man-at-ymca-in-mpls-sept-9-2010
Police Taser Man at YMCA in Minneapolis
Updated: Friday, 10 Sep 2010, 10:10 AM CDT
Published : Thursday, 09 Sep 2010, 8:23 PM CDT
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MINNEAPOLIS – A man was hospitalized Thursday after police used a Taser to remove him from the sixth-floor gym at the Minneapolis YMCA.
Minneapolis police received a 911 call from the YMCA Thursday afternoon about a man who was disturbing members. When police tried to talk to the man, witnesses said he became agitated and started punching and kicking, injuring one of the officers.
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http://kstp.com/news/stories/S1750386.shtml?cat=1
Created: 09/18/2010 12:16 PM
Man Who Was Stunned By Mpls. Police Dies
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A 28-year-old man who was stunned by police following a struggle at a YMCA in Minneapolis has died.
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Police responded to the YMCA about a man who was disturbing members. Officers say they tried to physically remove the man from the sixth-floor gym, but he punched and kicked them. One officers used a Taser gun.
The two officers involved had been put on standard paid administrative leave. Both officers are back to work and the investigation continues.
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[JR: So now we have the "death penalty" for "disturbing members"? Sorry, but the police have become dangerous to the citizenry. And, Tasers are proving to be not the safe alternative to a firearm it was advertised to be. I can't say that the men did something wrong; I can say I don't like the outcome. That outcome has become way to often to be just random. The Drug War has militarized the police and changed their attitudes. And, those of the people.]
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http://www.linkedin.com/pub/richard-ludwig/7/376/1b0
Ludwig, Richard [MC1977]
District Manager at Schindler Elevator Corporation
Greater Chicago Area
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
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