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http://www.thestylus.net/mobile/brockport-campus-remembers-life-of-late-lacrosse-player-1.2676950

Brockport campus remembers life of late lacrosse player
By Megan Badger Executive Editor

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Jon Fiorillo May 1989 – October 2011

Student, friend and talented lacrosse player Jonathan Michael Fiorillo passed away Thursday, Oct. 27 at 22 years old.

Fiorillo was a transfer student from Painted Post, N.Y. He graduated as an All-American from Corning West High School before going on to study and play lacrosse at Onondaga Community College (OCC) in Syracuse. From there he transferred to Manhattan College where he also played lacrosse. He joined the Brockport family last spring, studying physical education and serving as the starting goalie for Brockport lacrosse. Fiorillo was a senior this year and he was recently hired as an assistant coach for the Brockport lacrosse team.

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“Jon (Fiorillo) was a great lacrosse player who played with heart and determination, but more importantly he was an even better person,” Brockport men’s lacrosse coach Ben Wineburg said in a statement on the Brockport athletics website. “The program will miss him terribly both on and off the field.”

Former teammate Jason Baetzhold played goalie with Fiorillo last spring and said he helped the team a lot last year, and even more as a coach this year.

“He always had a smile on his face and was just a great kid to be around,” Baetzhold said. “He was an amazing teammate and supported every single one of us no matter the situation. He really was the definition of a team player.”

College at Brockport President John Halstead released a statement reflecting on the untimely death of Fiorillo.

“It’s always a tragedy when we lose a member of the Brockport family, especially so early in life,” Halstead said. “Jon had a significant impact upon his friends, classmates and members of the men’s lacrosse team. Our heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to Jon’s family and to everyone who cared so deeply for him.”

Calling hours for Fiorillo were held Monday, Oct. 31 in Corning, N.Y.

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Fiorillo, Jon [MCattendee RIP]

[JR: Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade.]

Guestbook: None cited

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/nytimes/obituary.aspx?n=JOSEPH-MORAN&pid=154283473

JOSEPH A. MORAN

MORAN–Joseph A. on October 26, 2011 in his 81st year, passed away at home surrounded by his family. Graduate of Fordham University, 1955. Veteran, U.S. Navy. Former Owner, President and CEO of Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferries, Inc. Former Chairman of the Board of Bishop Ford High School. He also served on the boards of Xavier High School, Manhattan College and Hamilton Federal Savings Bank. He is survived by his wife of 54 years Marge (nee Lennon), his five children; Joseph (Megan), Daniel (Mary Jane), Marguerite, William (Mary), Robert (Donna) and 12 grandchildren; William Jr., Marissa, Michele, Paul, Daniel, Joseph, Michael, Timothy, Matthew, Marguerite, Alexandria and Emma. Joe is predeceased by his brothers Daniel and William. Visiting Thursday and Friday 2-4 and 7-9pm at Clavin Funeral Home, 7722 4th Ave., Brooklyn. Mass of Christian Burial Saturday 9:30am at Our Lady of Angels R.C. Church. In lieu of flowers, donations to Holy Angels Academy, 337 74 St., Brooklyn, NY 11209 or Bishop Ford High School, bishopfordhs.org.

Published in The New York Times on October 27, 2011

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Moran, Joseph A. [xMC-BoD RIP]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Kathleen-Charles&pid=154215885

Kathleen Marie Charles

Charles, Kathleen Marie

Kathleen Marie Charles (O’Leary), of Yonkers, died on October 20, 2011. She was 69. Kathy grew up on Caryl Ave in Yonkers, NY. She married Thomas F. Charles on April 1963 at St. Mary’s Church, Yonkers. A long time parishioner of Christ the King Church, Yonkers, Kathy coached Christ the King CYO basketball for many years where she had the time of her life and where her voice was heard often. Kathy spent summers at The Clinton House in The Catskills with family and friends. She spent many happy years working at Manhattan College where she made new and lifelong friends. Kathy’s love of travel brought her to the Caribbean many times. She was a member of the famous “Christ the King Coffee Clutch” and past member of The Amackassin Club, Yonkers. Kathy is survived by children: Patricia (Dennis) Heslin, Allison (Richard) Keating, and Thomas (Rachel) Charles, her beloved grandchildren: Brendan, Connor, Daniel, Richard, Aedan, Thomas Francis, Fiona, Thomas Benjamin and many relatives and friends who loved her. She was pre-deceased by her husband Thomas and her parents Daniel and Helen O’Leary. Reposing at the Flynn Memorial Home on Friday 2-4, 7-9 PM. Mass of Christian Burial Christ the King Church Saturday 10 AM.

Flynn Memorial Home, Inc. 1652 Central Park Ave. Yonkers, NY 10710 914-963-5178 www.flynnmemorialhome.com

Published in the The Journal News on October 21, 2011

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Charles, Kathleen Marie [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/lohud/guestbook.aspx?n=kathleen-charles&pid=154215885&cid=full

[JR: We recognize, and Manhattan College alumni should pray, for our fellow "Jasper Maker" and the family at this time. Staff and Faculty -- current and past -- are recognized, remembered, and prayed for. We are mindful of the service of these good men and women that comprise the Jasper "forge" that making us what we are. They are the "blacksmith's muscles" on the "bones" of the MC campus.]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Mary-Barone&pid=153253492

Mary Barone (1928 – 2011)   

Barone, Mary

Mary Barone (nee Hayes) of Yonkers died on Sunday, August 21, 2011 at age 82.

Born on September 16, 1928 to Michael and Mary (Nielson) Hayes in New York City where she was raised and educated. She attended Blessed Sacrament and Cathedral High School and also studied at Hunter College.

Mrs. Barone worked as a secretary for Manhattan College.

On June 25, 1949 she married Eugene V. Barone, he died in 1986. She was a parishioner of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

Mrs. Barone is survived by her three children, Raymond Barone of Yonkers, James (Susan) Barone of LaGrangeville and Patricia (Steve) DelBene of Medford, New York. She is also survived by five grandchildren, Danielle, Kristen, Jennifer DelBene, Kayla Barone and Lyndsay Jarufe. She was predeceased by her sister Agnes Liggio.

Visiting hours will be at the Whalen & Ball Funeral Home on Wednesday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be in Most Holy Trinity Church on Thursday, August 25th at 10:00 a.m. Interment Mt. Hope Cemetery. Whalen & Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Avenue Yonkers, New York 10703 914-965-5488 www.whalenandballfh.com

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Barone, Mary [MCxstaff RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/lohud/guestbook.aspx?n=mary-barone&pid=153253492&cid=full

[JR: We recognize, and Manhattan College alumni should pray, for our fellow "Jasper Maker" and the family at this time. Staff and Faculty -- current and past -- are recognized, remembered, and prayed for. We are mindful of the service of these good men and women that comprise the Jasper "forge" that making us what we are. They are the "blacksmith's muscles" on the "bones" of the MC campus.]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/azcentral/obituary.aspx?n=Bill-Poortvliet&pid=153257545

Bill Poortvliet   

Poortvliet, Bill

was born in Jackson Heights, New York on March 28, 1931 to William George Poortvliet of Seattle, Washington and Margie Poortvliet (nee O’toole) of Albany, New York.

The Lord took him on August 18, 2011.

Bill studied at St. Joan of Arc school in Jackson Heights for 8 years, and then for 6 years at Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School, and Manhattan College in New York. Following U.S. Army service from 1952 to 1954, Bill graduated from New York University in 1956 and commenced a 39 year career at Met Life. He became Chief Actuary, then Executive VP of Met Life and finally Chairman, President, and CEO of Met Life International.

Bill was predeceased by Gigi, the love of his life, who was his wife and partner for 31 years. Together they traveled the globe and lived in New York, Madrid Spain, Westport, Connecticut, and Scottsdale, Arizona.

He is survived also by an extended family including Gigi’s daughter Denise Steel, Denise’s Husband, Nick Steel; daughter Caroline Hutchings; three granddaughters; and four great-grandchildren, as well as a nephew, Richard O’haire. Bill has been a supporter of the Arizona Humane Society, the Mayo Clinic, ASU and the St. Vincent de Paul Society.

Gifts, in lieu of flowers, may be made to these organizations in Bill’s name. Funeral service will be 10 AM Wednesday August 24, 2011 at Our Lady of Joy Catholic Church with interment immediately following at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. Arrangements entrusted to Messinger Pinnacle Peak Mortuary.

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Poortvliet, Bill [MCattendee RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/azcentral/guestbook.aspx?n=bill-poortvliet&pid=153257545&cid=full

[JR: Sounds like a fellow who went to MC during the war years. Eventually getting things squared away and making his mark. Like most disrupted by that war, any war, one can only imagine what the facts are. Donna Nobis Pacem]

[JR: Attendees are recognized on the theory "if it's important to some to mention in an obit, then we can spare a few prayers". Perhaps, the time at MC was both formative and important to our comrade. And, imho, WW2 interrupted many plans. A good many who went never came back and maybe those that did had new priorities.]

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