Monthly Archives: September 2011

JHQ: ’39 “Stagecoach” arrives at MC on 9/27 at 1900

Posted on September 22, 2011 by | Leave a comment

REPORTING LIVE FROM THE MC HOME PAGE NEWS DESK IN THE VIRTUAL JASPER JOTTINGS NEWSROOM …

Communication Department Classic Film Screening Series

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 7.00pm

Film screening of “Stagecoach” (1939) in the Scala Academy Room/Room 215 in Leo Hall.

Starring a 31 year old John Wayne as Ringo Kid. John Ford’s film made during Hollywood’s golden year set the genre for Westerns. There will be a short introduction by Communication professor Michael Grabowski. This event is open to the entire college community.

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[JR: Hard to believe but I used to be a John Wayne fan. Before I recognized "Hollywood" as a shill for the Gooferment and the Socialist brainwashing. Hmmm, wonder if that will be pointed out. Let me adjust my tin foil hat! ]

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JEMAIL: Martin, Margaret (MC1998); her daughter Caitlin is doing well

Posted on September 21, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/caitlinchronicles

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September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month and THIS SATURDAY is when Mike is competing in the Super Spartan Race in Staten Island!! He is competing on behalf of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSKCC)’s own Fred’s Team, and donations will go towards pediatric cancer research. I am so proud of Mike, and his fellow competitor AJ Falco, as they are the first people competing in the Spartan Race on behalf of Fred’s Team! MSKCC contacted Mike, and I’m excited to announce that Fred’s Team has come on board as a sponsor for the Super Spartan Race this year, and will be staffing a booth at the finish line. One of the obstacles, the Traverse Wall, will be painted ORANGE for Fred’s Team and have some of their signage too! We are all so excited about the newly forged relationship between Fred’s Team and the Super Spartan Race. I told Mike what a difference I feel he has made already just by helping these two organizations team up!

Coach Ann Karine, one of the Fred’s Team running coaches, wrote an article for the Examiner about the Super Spartan Race and interviewed Mike to grab a quote about why he continues to fundraise and why he chose the Super Spartan Race:

http://www.examiner.com/endurance-sports-in-new-york/super-spartan-race-on-staten-island

For those of you wondering, the Spartan Race is an 8 mile mud run with 15+ obstacles. The competitors do not know in advance what the obstacles will be, but past ones have included rope climb, barbed wire crawl, etc. CRAZY!

Mike is about $900 away from his goal! If your means permit, please click on the link and help him reach his goal! Many thanks to those of you who have already donated and supported this great cause that is so near and dear to our hearts.

As far as race details, it is this Saturday, September 24th at 9AM at Wolfe’s Pond Park Preserve in Staten Island, NY. If you are free, PLEASE come join our family as we cheer Mike and AJ on. And I believe that Mike could use some extra words of encouragement as he gets ready to embark on this new adventure – please drop him a line in the guestbook too!! THANK YOU!!

http://mskcc.convio.net/site/TR/FredsTeamEvents/Freds_Team?px=1758320&pg=personal&fr_id=1430

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Martin, Margaret (MC1998)

[JR: Fundraising for pediatric cancer research. Perhaps, her fellow alums would consider a contribution.]

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JFOUND: Darcy, Ryan [MC2003] guest blogger

Posted on September 21, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://thormoo.blogspot.com/2011/09/letting-go-and-starting-fresh-guest.html

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Letting Go and Starting Fresh (A Guest Post)

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I have the great pleasure of introducing Ryan Darcy, author of the blogs Waxed Red Threads and Postgame Vigilante as a guest blogger tonight.

Ever since I resigned – yes, I resigned from a steady job in this hapless, spiraling economy – I have been nothing short of ecstatic of the time I am able to spend with our five-month-old son, Nolan. I was an assistant coach at a very successful college baseball program – Manhattan College – for six years – to the tune of a 200-119 record. I also played at Manhattan from 1999 to 2003. I pitched. The head coach left to take the head job at Fordham but I did not go with him. Instead, I chose to pursue the head job at my alma mater, a place I was once proud to call my “home” – no more. To say there are a lot of idiosyncrasies and nuances associated with working there is an understatement. Given my ten years of dedication to the school, I basically knew all the ins and outs. However, I was passed over to become the next head coach. I felt slighted and decided it was in my best interest to leave after I got a voicemail telling me of their decision to go with another candidate. So be it.

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[JR: I don't know what went into the decision that turned him down. I'm also not surprised at the voicemail. Jobseekers are not valued in today's society. I'd have hoped that MC would have had more class in dealing with people. But employers are employers; it seems universal. It was an interesting short read.]

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JOBIT: Aiello, James J. [MC1940 RIP]

Posted on September 21, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/timesunion-albany/obituary.aspx?n=James-Aiello&pid=153747022

James J. Aiello

ALBANY James J. Aiello, 94, died peacefully surrounded by his family at the Hospice at the Stratton VA Medical Center in Albany.

He was the son of the late John and Ellen Flanagan Aiello. Mr. Aiello, an Albany native, was a practicing attorney since 1942. He graduated from Christian Brothers Academy, attended Manhattan College and New York University in New York City and graduated Albany Law School in 1941. He served in the U.S. Army as a lieutenant (1942-46). He was affiliated with his father in the wholesale produce and grocery business, and operated several public warehouses. He was also an active real estate broker. In 1967, he represented the City of Albany as its general counsel to the Albany Urban Renewal Agency, Albany Community Development Agency, Albany Department of Economic Development and the Albany Local Development Corporation as well as serving as city of Albany assistant corporation counsel. Retiring his city affiliation in June 1994, he continued his private law practice until December 1997 and served on the appeals board of the NYS Department of Motor Vehicles. He retired in 2007.

Mr. Aiello was a member of: the Federal Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Albany County Bar Association, NYS Society of Real Estate Appraisers, Albany County Board of Realtors, Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Albany Rotary Club, Menands Rotary Club (past president), Wolfert’s Roost Country Club and the Sons of Italy.

The widower of Barbara Childs Aiello, he is survived by his sister, Ellen A. Leonard of Albany; five children, Rev. Barbara Aiello of Concord, Mass., John Aiello (and Sylvia), Mazie Girvan (and David), Susanne Parker (and Jim) of Albany, and J. Christopher Aiello (and Lisa) of Manchester, Vt.; nine grandchildren, Kirsten and Chris Aiello (Tracy), Alexis and Julia Girvan, Ryan, Jacquelyn, Christopher and Morgan Parker and Robert Christopher Aiello.; and three great-granddaughters, Charleston, Logan and Addison Aiello and many nephews, nieces and cousins.

A memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:30 a.m. Saturday, September 24, 2011 at The Church of the Blessed Sacrament, Albany. Relatives and friends are invited to attend and may also call at the Tebbutt Funeral Home, 633 Central Ave., Albany, Friday evening 4 to 7. Interment will be private. To light a candle or leave the family a message please visit scott-barbieri.com

Published in Albany Times Union from September 21 to September 22, 2011

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Wed, Sep 21, 2011 at 11:25 AM
Subject: Re: [JasperJottingsEditorial] JOBIT: Aiello, James J. 1940RIP]

Dear John,

I believe that James is a member of the Class of 1940.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Aiello, James J. [MC1940 RIP]

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JOBIT: Randall, Richard J. [MC???? RIP]

Posted on September 20, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.recordonline.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20110920/NEWS0301/309209997/-1/SITEMAP

RICHARD J. RANDALL
May 2, 1949 – September 15, 2011
Shohola, PA

Richard J. Randall, 62, of Shohola, PA passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011 at Bon Secours Community Hospital, Port Jervis, NY. He was a Trust Officer for Manufacturers Hanover Trust Co., New York, NY. Richard attended Manhattan College and was a member of St. Ann’s Church, Shohola, PA where he was a sexton for many years.

The son of the late Austin W. and Mildred (Fleming) Randall, Sr., he was born May 2, 1949 in New York, NY.

Survivors include his brother, Austin Randall, Jr of Lutz, FL; aunt, Marie Fluhr of Wantage, NJ; two nephews, Austin Randall and Keith Hugh; and niece, Victoria Scholl. He was predeceased by his brother, Peter Randall and sister, Anne Hugh.

A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at St. Ann’s Church, Shohola, PA on Friday September 23, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Thomas Major officiating.

Burial will take place in German Hill Cemetery, Shohola, PA at the convenience of the family.

Arrangements are under the care of Stroyan Funeral Home, 405 West Harford St., Milford, PA. (570) 296-6811.

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Randall, Richard J. [MC???? RIP]

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 2:18 PM
Subject: Re: Randall, Richard J. [MC???? RIP]

Dear John,

I do not find anything in my “stuff” for Richard.

May He Rest In Peace,

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated. Maybe it's another case of lousy records. Or maybe he's just an attendee. Donna Nobis Pacem]

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MFOUND: The NY Applied Science School; a dangerous competitor

Posted on September 20, 2011 by | 1 Comment

http://nyconvergence.com/2011/09/the-ny-applied-science-school-are-nyit-and-manhattan-college-in-the-mix.html

The NY Applied Science School: Are NYIT and Manhattan College in the Mix?
September 19, 2011 at 3:06 pm
by Lisha Arino

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As previously reported, 27 institutions from around the world this past summer have expressed interest in helping NY start a new school for applied sciences, which is part of Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to attract more tech firms to the area.

But two local schools aren’t on that list: the New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) and Manhattan College.

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Manhattan College, located in the Bronx, was also part of that consortium, said Elizabeth Connolly, from the school’s communications office, in an email.

Earlier this year, the mayor put out a request for proposals to build a new engineering school. According to the Economic Development Corporation’s website, the winning bid will receive the use city-owned land, seed money and the administration’s support. So far, the EDC has received 18 proposals from 27 institutions worldwide, with Stanford University and Cornell University expressing a strong interest in the project, with institutions from Israel, South Korea and Canada have also placed bids. Locally, Columbia University, New York University, Cooper Union, and the City University of New York have all expressed interest, as the deadline for bids is October 28.

Manhattan College hasn’t quite given up though, according to Connolly.

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[JR: The Gooferment now wants to be in the education biz. Maybe it's my tin foil hat talking, but I'd be suspect of everything the Gooferment wants to do. The City of New York, the State of New York, and the Federal Government of the USA are all morally and fiscally bankrupt. MC could spin a lot of cycles distracted form its core mission while slitting its own throat (i.e., helping this new school get started). We've seen in the MC CMSV merger a lot of cycles wasted when stuff falls through. MC doesn't have those cycles to waste. Besides if MC was to get into bed with Bloomberg, all the fleas would come home to roost. A RINO; Bloomberg would bring along forced unionization, abortion "rights", same sex "marriage", and all the baggage one finds with atheistic Socialists. Look at how the Clergy and First Responders were treated at the recent 9/11 memorial. No, Gooferment is NOT your friend. And, past is prologue. Focus on the core mission; maybe this will dry up and go away.]

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JHQ: Blood Drive @ MC on 10/4 1000 – 1800

Posted on September 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

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Dear Jasper,

As a part of the first-ever MAAC (Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference) Blood Drive Challenge, Manhattan College and the American Red Cross will host a blood drive in Smith Auditorium on Tuesday, Oct. 4. The entire Manhattan College community and alumni are encouraged to join in the goodwill effort. The blood drive will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and is also open to all.

Those in attendance will receive a custom Manhattan College/MAAC Blood Drive Challenge t-shirt and have an opportunity to win men’s and women’s basketball season tickets. A grand prize of an Apple IPad will also be raffled off to one student. In addition, there will be appearances by Steve Masiello, men’s basketball coach and John Olenowski, women’s basketball coach to greet fans and alumni in attendance.

The American Red Cross and the MAAC joined together to create the MAAC Blood Drive Challenge as a fun and competitive way to emphasize the critical importance of donating blood. The institution that has the most actual donors will win the inaugural American Red Cross MAAC Blood Drive Challenge and receive a commemorative trophy at an on-campus event later in the year.

For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, contact Lois Harr by phone at (718) 862-7142. Also, visit the American Red Cross’ tips for a successful donation to learn more about donating blood.

Sincerely,
Your Alumni Relations Office

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[JR: HQ calling for the alumni to help.]

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JNEWS: Castiglione, Lorenzo “Lorry” [MC1942 RIP] remembered

Posted on September 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.eveningtribune.com/sports/x1638739652/Hornell-remembers-Lorry

Hornell remembers ‘Lorry’
By Derrick Balinsky The Evening Tribune Posted Sep 02, 2011 @ 12:30 PM

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Hornell, N.Y. — Lorry Castiglione, donning the white and green of Manhattan College, once threw the first-ever touchdown pass seen on live television, according to local legend.

“He always liked to tell that story,” John Tobin, a long-time friend of Castiglione, said. “I’m not sure who they played, but they played the game at Yankee Stadium. He threw the first touchdown ever to be seen live on T.V. — that’s the way Lorry told it anyway and it’s probably true. He was proud of that fact.”

Castiglione passed away at the age of 92, Aug. 23 in Colorado Springs, Colo.

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[JR: Sounds like a great way to be remembered. We stand on the shoulders of great people!]

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JOBIT: Gregory, Kristo A. [MC1955 RIP]

Posted on September 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/telegram/obituary.aspx?n=Kristo-Gregory&pid=153723374

Kristo A. Gregory

Kristo A. Gregory, 79, formerly of Sudbury and then Framingham, died Saturday, September 17, 2011 in Autumn Village Nursing Home.

He leaves his wife of 49 years, Mary (Efthim) Gregory; 2 daughters, Katherine Gregory wife of Angelo Cacciuto of New York City, and Jennifer Gjulameti of New York and Massachusetts; his sister, Georgika Boria of Southport, Connecticut, and his brother, Theodore Gregory of Worcester. He was predeceased by his brother, Kastriot of New York.

Born in Progre, Albania, son of Andrew and Krisula (Kallini) Gregory, at age six he immigrated with his family to New York City where he grew up and was educated. After enlisting in Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) US Air Force, he received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering from Manhattan College, followed by four years in the U.S. Air Force in which he was a navigator flying internationally in the Military Air Transport Service (MATS) program. After re-enlisting, he was honorably discharged as a Captain from the Air Force Reserve. He worked at Laboratory for Electronics (LFE), an engineering firm. Later switching careers, he received an M.B.A. from Babson College and worked in finance as a stock broker first at Paine Webber in Boston, then at LF Rothchild in Boston, and finally as a VP of Investments at Prudential Securities formerly in Wellesely, MA. Concurrently, he taught Finance at Babson College and then was a Senior Lecturer teaching Corporate Finance at Northeastern University’s graduate school for thirty-one years.

Always athletic, he was a high school all star athlete in baseball, and at the age of eighteen was invited to try out for the New York Yankees. A shoulder injury prohibited him from pursuing that dream. Being musically inclined in both violin and singing, he was a choir director for St. Nicholas Albanian Orthodox Church formerly in Manhattan, a choir director for St. Mary’s Annunciation Albanian Orthodox Church in Natick, Mass., and later was a member of, and sang in the choir for, St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church in Worcester, Mass. He had a passion for mathematics, science, and history, and was an avid reader of the writings of Sir Winston Churchill and the military history of World Wars I & II.

He will be greatly missed by family and friends for his intelligence, charm, and wit.

A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 in St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church, 535 Salisbury St., Worcester, MA 01609. The Burial will be in Hope Cemetery, Worcester, MA. Calling Hours will be from 4-7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20 at Caswell-King Funeral Home, 474 Grove St., Worcester, MA. A Trisagion service will be held at 6:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to St. Mary’s Assumption Albanian Orthodox Church.

Published in Worcester Telegram & Gazette on September 19, 2011

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:36 AM
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Dear John,

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

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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JOBIT: Curran, Charles F. “Charlie” Jr. [MC1943 RIP]

Posted on September 19, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/providence/obituary.aspx?n=Charles-Curran&pid=153726578

Charles F. “Charlie” Curran Jr.

CURRAN, CHARLES F., JR., “CHARLIE,” age 89, of West Shore Road, Warwick, and formerly of Stadden Street, Providence, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2011 at the West Shore Health Center, surrounded by his family.

He was the beloved husband of Ruth I. (Graves) Curran for 68 years. Born in Providence, the son of the late Charles F. and Nel (Condon) Curran, he lived in Providence until moving to Warwick 3 years ago.

A graduate of LaSalle Academy and Manhattan College, after completing his education he proudly served his country in the United States Navy (Lieutenant), operating in the Pacific Theater during World War II as the Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. Wenatchee.

Mr. Curran was a local, national, and international presence in the textile industry for over 65 years. After serving as vice president and COO of Atkinson and Haserick, and President of Holdsworth Manufacturing in Providence, he owned and operated Charles Curran & Associates, a consulting firm for domestic and international textile firms.

He was a life-long Red Sox baseball and URI basketball fan. An avid golfer, he was a long-time member and past president of the Pawtucket Country Club. His wit, humor, and commanding personality will be missed by all.

Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, William C. Curran of Millis, MA and J. David Curran of Warwick; and a daughter, Marie D. Glass of Rockville. He was a loving and devoted grandfather and “Pop” to Tara Moniz of Hope Valley, David S. and Carolyn Curran of Millis, MA, and Megan, Erin, and Michael Curran of Warwick.

His funeral will be held on Wednesday, September 21, at 9 a.m. from the Barrett & Cotter Funeral Home, 1328 Warwick Avenue, Spring Green, Warwick, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Matthew Church, Elmwood Avenue, Cranston. Visiting hours are Tuesday 4-7 p.m. Burial with military honors will be in the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Button Hole Golf Course Scholarship Fund, 1 Button Hole Drive, Providence, RI 02909.

Published in The Providence Journal on September 19, 2011

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Tue, Sep 20, 2011 at 12:38 AM
Subject: Re: JOBIT: Curran, Charles F. “Charlie” Jr. 1943 RIP]

Dear John,

I believe that Charlie is a member of the Class of 1943.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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