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John Anthony Santorelli

John Anthony Santorelli, 77, of St. Augustine, Fla., passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2010 after a three-year fight with ALS.

He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Rosalie; his children, John, Ben, Annmarie and Rosann; his grandchildren, Zachary, Amber, Christopher, BJ, Brandon and Jordon; and his great-grandchildren, Austin, Isabelle and Chandler. John was born in Flushing, N.Y., in 1933 to John and Marie Santorelli.

He earned his degree in civil engineering from Manhattan College, in Riverside, N.Y. With his degree, he worked for the City of New York as a project engineer, as well as with the federal government as a civil engineer, where he traveled all over the U.S, including working for a period of time in the Pentagon. In 1959, John suggested requiring seat belts in all federal government vehicles. In 1967, he ran for Congress in Queens, N.Y. In 1968, he transferred to Jacksonville, Fla. with the Corps of Engineers, and discovered St. Augustine, where he and his wife settled down, and have lived since.

While residing in St. Augustine, John was active in the community. He served as the president of the Parent and Teacher Organization of the Cathedral Parish School, as well as on the Port Authority of St. Augustine. He was actively involved in Right to Life, served as the chairman of the pool committee for the Elk”s and served as the Grand Knight for the Knights of Columbus. John hosted a local television interview show called “Profiles of Success” for eight years. John was a devout Catholic, always striving for Sainthood. He contributed to maintaining the religious calendar program, consulted on plans for St. Joseph Academy and St. Anastasia Church, as well as the seawall at the Mission grounds.

John had a passion for travel and meeting new people. He traveled all over the world, including England, Ireland, France, Italy, Russia, Australia and South America. Everywhere he went he made several new friends. For John, there was no language barrier. He asked everyone he met where they were from. John loved to tell stories and jokes. He loved to go to the Italian-American Club and socialize.

There will be viewings at the Craig Funeral Home on Monday, Dec. 27, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Dec. 28, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. with prayers at 6 p.m. ELKS service at 6:30 and K of C at 7 p.m., all at Craig Funeral Home on Tuesday. The funeral service will be held at the Basilica Cathedral of St. Augustine on Wednesday, Dec. 29 at 10am.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the ALS Association, 3242 Parksie Center Circle, Tampa, FL 33619, www.alsa.org.

Arrangements by Craig Funeral Home.

Published in St. Augustine Record on December 24, 2010

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Santorelli, John Anthony [MC???? RIP]

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Dear John,

   I believe that John is a member of the Class of 1956.

   May He Rest In Peace.

   Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Santorelli, John Anthony [MC1956 RIP]

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ROBERT L. CONKLING
1918 – 2010

ROBERT L. CONKLING, 92, died at home on Wednesday, December 22, 2010, in Larchmont, NY. The cause of death was prostate cancer.

Bob was married for 53 years to Sylvia Hoban Alexander Conkling, his true love, who died in 2000. Bob and Sally met by chance one stormy night on a night train from Pennsylvania Station to Philadelphia during WWII (a story he loved to tell) and were married in East Hampton, NY in ‘47. They established their home in Larchmont, NY, in ‘54 where they raised their six children.

Bob graduated from Manhattan College in ‘39, was a member of the men’s track team, became it’s captain, and was inducted into the Manhattan College Hall of Fame in ‘91. Bob served in the United States Navy from ‘42-‘46 on the U.S.S. Tattnall and on the U.S.S. Amick. He participated in the Invasion of Southern France, was awarded numerous decorations, including two bronze stars.

He graduated from Fordham Law School in ‘49 and was admitted to the New York State Bar in ‘50. Bob spent his entire career at the Manhattan law firm of Bleakley, Platt, et al., rising to managing partner. He was a member of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York; National Association of Railroad Trial Counsel (President, ‘76-‘77); past president of the Larchmont Babe Ruth League and the University Club of Larchmont.

Bob is survived and deeply missed by his family: Robert, Jr., Peter (Nancy), Christopher (Ms. Simon McQueen), John, Jamie (Lillibeth), and Elise Galgano (Al) and his four grandchildren: John Granata, James Granata, Heather Conkling, Peter Conkling and one great grand-daughter: Jessica Conkling.

Viewing at Fox Funeral Home in Larchmont, 12/27, 2-7 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial at St. Augustine’s, Larchmont, 12/28, at 10 a.m.

Donations can be made in his memory to Hospice and Palliative Care of Westchester, NY.

Published on NYTimes.com from December 23 to December 24, 2010

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Conkling, Robert L. [MC1939 RIP]

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Arthur Patrick Shea M.D.
(Asbury Park Press)

ARTHUR PATRICK SHEA, M.D.
POINT PLEASANT BEACH

Arthur P. Shea died peacefully surrounded by loving family and friends on Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010. He was born to John and Julia Shea on September 5, 1938 in The Bronx, New York. The youngest of five boys, he graduated from Manhattan College in New York and later earned his medical degree from U. C. Galway, Ireland. After completing his residency at Hartford Hospital, Connecticut he was called to serve in the United States Naval Corp. Arthur served as a medic in Vietnam from 1969 to 1970 where he earned the rank of Lieutenant Commander. During his service, Arthur was decorated with the Navy Commendation Medal and a Bronze Star. After Vietnam, Arthur moved to Point Pleasant Beach New Jersey and worked at the Point Pleasant Hospital as an anestheologist, later becoming the head of that department. During his time at Point Pleasant Hospital, he came to meet the love of his life, Judy. They married in 1980 and began 30 years of togetherness: bike rides, books, laughter and love. Arthur, also known as “Doc” to many of his family and friends was extremely humble and known to be quiet but had a great mind and a quick wit. In 1992, he retired to begin his new life of playing golf with Pat, John and Bernie. He also continued to take vacations with his lifelong friends, David and Nancy Lopez.

Arthur was predeceased by his brothers, James and Edward. And he is survived by his brothers, John and wife, Francine, Brother Richard and Edwards wife Lori. Arthur leaves behind nine loving nephews and their families. Judy’s brother, Bruce, wife, Diane and family will also miss “Doc” dearly. Arthur had a loving relationship with step children and adored his grandchildren, Albert, Kimberlee, Kyle, Andrew and Cameron Barnes as well as Richard, Kathryn, RJ, William Otto and Emily and Jennifer Wells.

Visitation will be Sunday, December 26, 2010 from 5-8 PM at the Van Hise & Callagan Funeral Home, 812 Arnold Ave, Pt. Pleasant Beach, NJ. A funeral mass will be held Monday, 11:00 AM at St. Peter’s RC Church, Pt. Pleasant Beach. Cremation will be private.

Published in Asbury Park Press on December 23, 2010

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Shea, Arthur Patrick [MC???? RIP]

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John,

I believe that Arthur Patrick Shea M.D. is a member of the class of 1960.

Ed

McEneney Edward J. (MC1959)

[JR: Thanks, Ed. Much appreciated.]

Shea, Arthur Patrick [MC1960 RIP]

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