Jasper Jottings

Sent: Mon, May 14, 2012 5:32 pm
Subject: Re: Prayer Request

Good Evening,

Michelle Colamartino ’98 has informed Tom McCarthy of the death of fellow Jasper, Annmarie Pierro (Nee, Sofa ’96). Annmarie died, Friday, in Riverview Medical Center, Red Bank, N.J. Surviving are her Husband of 15 years, Paul A. Pierro, their four Sons Anthony, Jonathan, Reese & Jake, her Mother Phyllis, her Father Anthony, her Brother Anthony Sofa ’01, and her Sister Melissa Johnson.

Speaking for the Family, Annmarie’s Mother, Phyllis said of Annmarie; ” Annmarie’s love for her family gave her strength. She unknowingly taught us an important lesson. The challenges she faced never altered her compassion for others. She lived life to its’ fullest for her family and she nurtured them with special loving qualities. Her boys are her treasures. Annmarie’s smile will live in our hearts forever.”

Annmarie was most recently Director, Learning Tree Pre-School, Red Bank, N.J., a position she held since 2006. She taught in the City School System for some time as well as at Learning Tree before taking over as Director. She was well respected for leading Symposiums regarding the needs of children and teachers.

Annmarie was a parishioner at St. Leo The Great Roman Catholic Church, Lincroft, N.J.

The Funeral will be Tuesday, 5/15/12 from:

Evergreen Memorial Funeral Home
Middletown, N.J.

Mass At: 11:00 AM
St. Clare’s Roman Catholic Church
Great Kills, N.J.

Please keep Annmarie and her family in your prayers during this very difficult time. She is in God’s Embrace in the Kingdom of Heaven but will be greatly missed by her family.

Thank you. God Bless.

Phil Colon

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/app/obituary.aspx?n=AnnMarie-Pierro&pid=157558929

Pierro, Annmarie Sofa [MC1996 RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/app/guestbook.aspx?n=annmarie-pierro&pid=157558929&cid=full

[JR: This makes me sad. 38! Are you kidding me? With so many "bad people", politicians, dictators, and such available for "reassignment", makes me sad. And around Mother's Day. All I can say is "Dona Nobis Pacem".   ]

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http://www.silive.com/obituaries/index.ssf/2012/05/annmarie_pierro_38.html

[JR: Reported on SILIVE dot com. Still makes me sad.]

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[JR: I've been corrected. Her maiden name was Sofo. The SILIVE story has it right. The original email had a typo and I picked it up and ran with it. I'm truly sorry. I'll try to be more careful in the future. Thanks, Anthony for the comment.]

Pierro, Annmarie Sofo [MC1996 RIP]

[JR: The story still makes me sad. Brings back the passing of my own wife, who was much older. I know how the death of her Mom at a relatively young age affected her. I pray for the family that they can survive this sadness. It's a tight road. But, we're left with few choices. Other than to make the best of a bad situation, what else can one do.]

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Mike McEneney @ 10:05 PM to Jasperfjohn68 RE: Lou Lescs,’60 RIP

Good Afternoon,

It is with sadness that I ask for your prayers for a friend, colleague and fellow Jasper who died last night. Some of you know Lou so I want to share the information.

Lou Lesce ‘ 60 BA died last evening. Lou was probably the last person who was pulled out alive from the rubble of the terrorist attacks of the World Trade Center on 9/11/01. His work was not done. God had work yet for him to do and Lou fulfilled those expectations grandly as a Trainer and Facilitator at Lee Hecht Harrison. Lou always did the Right Thing. That was the choice he knew. His sense of humor, his truthfulness and integrity, his kindness and good will made him special. The hundreds of candidates he trained and coached at LHH and influenced positively are part of his legacy. Lou was also a great cook. Most times when he delivered a Seminar at LHH, he brought in trays of wonderful things he cooked and he always made sure the back office staff at LHH got their share. Not seen but not forgotten. Lou was considerate and thoughtful. Those of us who knew Lou loved, respected and admired him. Lou was a laSallian product who went about his work and life well dressed, well prepared and with Faith in God and the Human Spirit. He will be missed.

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Dear John,

Here is more on Lou.

Mike

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Colleagues:

Lou’s daughter-in-law Yvonne Ramirez just called with sad news.

 Our dear friend Lou Lesce passed away last night.

We know him as the facilitator of Quick Start who kept his attendees laughing, trained, and taken care of.

We know him as the man who brought from his home in Queens platters of gourmet food that he made and paid special attention that the admin staff were fed.

We know him as the dapper dresser who wore an elegantly folded pocket square.

We know him as probably the last man out of the World Trade Center on September 11 when he descended 68 floors as he was about to present a seminar for LHH.

We know him as a great story teller and a friend.

We will miss him.

There will be a viewing tonight at the Romanelli-Stevens Funeral Home in Ozone Park: 8901 Rockaway Boulevard, Ozone Park, Queens 718-845-5151

{Extraneous Deleted} 

For those who prefer to send a personal note:

87-10 149th Ave, Apt 3k; Howard Beach, NY 11414

Susan D. Eaton
SVP, Director of Professional Services
Executive Coach
Lee Hecht Harrison

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Lesce, Lou [MC1960 RIP]

Guestbook:  None cited or found

[JR: This is under the radar. And, I haven't found anything. Argh!  ]

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/rrstar/obituary.aspx?n=Francis-Stanis&pid=157563835

Francis Stanis Sr.

FRANCIS ‘FRANK’ M. STANIS SR., 96 ROCKFORD -

Francis “Frank” M. Stanis Sr., 96, of Rockford died Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Born June 15, 1915, in Astoria, N.Y., son of Michael and Anna (Majeska) Stanis.

Graduated from Regis High School in New York City and from Manhattan College, where he was a member of the Beta Sigma Fraternity.

Served as a Major in the U.S. Air Force.

Married Anne L. Loofbourrow on Sept. 9, 1944, in Centralia, Wash.

Retired from Warner Lambert after 43 years.

Member of Holy Family Catholic Church, Management Club at Warner Lambert and Boy Scouts. Frank enjoyed gardening, playing bridge and was an avid golfer.

Survivors include wife, Anne; daughters, Marianne C. (Mike Baur) Stanis of West Chicago and Elizabeth J. (Patrick) Timm of Baltimore; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth A. Stanis of Louisville, Ky.; grandchildren, Todd J. (Andrea) Stanis, Katy (Brad) Leftin, Kelly (Bryan) Diaz, Matthew (Alison) Timm, Andrew (Sara) Timm, Sarah (Brett) Henry and Patrick (Maureen Moen) Baur; great-grandchildren, Kyndal, Adlyn, Hadley, Gracie, McKayla, James and Grady; sister-in-law, Jean Stanis; niece, Nancy Stanis; and nephew, Daniel Stanis.

Predeceased by son, F. Michael Stanis Jr.; one sister; and two brothers.

Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 15, in Holy Family Catholic Church, 4401 Highcrest Rd., with visitation from 9:30 a.m. to service time. Arrangements by Delehanty Funeral Home Ltd., Loves Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials to VNA Hospice or Provena Saint Anne Center. For more information, visit delehantyfh.com.

Published in Rockford Register Star from May 13 to May 14, 2012

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Stanis, Francis “Frank” M. Sr. [MC???? RIP]

Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/rrstar/guestbook.aspx?n=francis-stanis&pid=157563835&cid=full

[JR: Married for 68 years, buried a son, and graduated MC before I was a "gleam". Imagine what he could have told us. Wish we could capture all those stories. Obits, like rainy days and Sundays, always get me down.]

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Dear John,

I believe that Francis is a member of the Class of 1937.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Stanis, Francis “Frank” M. Sr. [MC1937 RIP]

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