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JEMAIL: Mangone, Mark (MC1977) points to TN Catholic schools

Posted on February 21, 2012 by | Leave a comment

Hello John,

You speak a lot about the decline of the Catholic schools.  However, this depends on where you are.  I live in Shelby County, TN, a suburb of Memphis.  Many inner city schools were closing or threatened with closure due to finances.  Now, most of these schools were renovated and even new schools opened.  These schools are called jubilee schools.  This effort was financed by local businesses, who are primarily non-Catholic, because they felt that this was the best hope for the inner city children, the future of the inner city, and their businesses.  Competition can be successful based on quality.

Regards,
Mark A. Mangone

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[JR: Well, that's optimistic. But economics is against them. The Gooferment's "free" education is an irresistible competitor. Business can only subsidize Catholic schools for a while. Their competitors are being given an edge against them. Eventually that will grind them down. The problem really is a "Freedom of Religion" issue. Catholics are forced to pay for an education that they don't want, don't want to use, and are morally opposed to what's being taught. The Church Leadership's failure to fight lost that battle without a shot. The rest of the story is entropy. It'll all just wind down. Let's see what happens in your neck of the woods after a decade. IF you're right, they'll thrive. If I am, they'll be in a death struggle. Unless, "We, The Sheeple" demand the separation of Education and the State. Thanks for the positive news.]

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JLINKEDIN: Iuso, Lawrence [MC1977] Lending Sales Manager at Quorum FCU

Posted on February 14, 2012 by | Leave a comment

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Iuso, Lawrence [MC1977] 
Lending Sales Manager at Quorum FCU
Bronx, New York (Greater New York City Area)    
Financial Services

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JEMAIL: Mangone, Mark (MC1977) on libertarians condoning murder

Posted on February 13, 2012 by | Leave a comment

When is it?

Everyone is sometimes right and sometimes wrong and we have to deal with this in our decision making.

If we believe that an embryo is a being from the moment of conception and we are wrong, then by not aborting it we cause a great inconvenience.  If we believe that a being is only created at birth or sometime after birth and we are wrong, then by aborting it we commit murder.  Considering the possibility that we are wrong is often considered in business or safety decisions. I prefer the more cautious approach. 

Then there is the libertarian that feels that each should follow his conscientious.  That libertarian considers standing by and watching murder as being OK as long as he / she does not commit murder because the murderer might not believe that he / she is committing murder.  This is complete nonsense.

Regards,

Mark A. Mangone

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[JR: I think you misstate the Libertarian thinking. All libertarian believe in the ZAP (i.e., Zero Aggression Principle). To not believe in it is to, at the core, not be a libertarian. A libertarian would not stand by if there was aggression. Murder seems like the ultimate aggression. If you aggress against my neighbor, I'll be next. So, if as a society, "we" all agreed that "life" began at 21, then Libertarians would not stand by if you shot a "birthday boy". The fact that there is no consensus as to when life begins, makes most little L libertarians very careful on this divisive issue. One thing we can all agree is that the Gooferment is always the wrong way to deal with complex issues.]

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JNEWS: Mays, Donald L. [MC1977] ASTM International BoD

Posted on January 18, 2012 by | Leave a comment

http://www.usgnn.com/newsASTM20120117.htm

Donald Mays to Serve Term on ASTM International Board of Directors
January 17, 2012

Donald L. Mays has been elected to W. Conshohocken, Pa.-based ASTM International’s board of directors for 2012-2014, according to a January 13 news release.

Mays has been involved with furniture safety, such as glass table tops, and recently joined Deloitte & Touche LLP in Stamford, Conn., as a director. In this new position he will create and build a new product safety consulting business for the firm. He is the former senior director of product safety and technical policy for Consumers Union, the non-profit publisher of Consumer Reports.
In his career, Mays has worked on product safety, consumer product testing, laboratory management, consumer advocacy, public outreach and education. He has served as a public spokesperson on product safety issues and has testified before Congress, presidential committees and government agencies.

Mays graduated from Manhattan College, New York City, with bachelor’s and master’s degrees in mechanical engineering. He began his career in 1977 with Texaco Inc. and was named senior engineer. He then held positions as director of testing for Consumers Union from 1984 to 1998; as technical director for the Good Housekeeping Institute from 1998 to 2002; and as vice president of retail and consumer product services for Intertek from 2002 to 2005. He returned to Consumers Union in 2005 as senior director, product safety and consumer sciences.

An ASTM International member since 1998, Mays is vice chairman/consumer participation for Committee F15 on Consumer Products, where he participates in developing safety standards for toys, juvenile products and furniture. In 2004 he received a Certificate of Appreciation from Committee F15 recognizing his professional planning and moderation of a joint ASTM/International Consumer Products Health and Safety Organization symposium on swimming pool and spa safety.

In addition to ASTM International, Mays is currently on the board of directors of the American National Standards Institute and has served on the board of the International Consumer Products Health and Safety Organization.

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Mays, Donald L. [MC????]

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Dear John,

I believe that Donald is a member of the Class of 1977.

Mike

McEneney, Mike (MC1953)

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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JEMAIL: McEneney, Mike (MC1953) ids O’Leary, James [MC1977 RIP]

Posted on November 3, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/daily-news-go-to-guy-james-o-leary-manager-finance-department-dies-56-article-1.968803?

Daily News’ ‘go-to guy’ James O’Leary, manager in finance department, dies at 56
Newspaper’s advertisement and billing departments manager had rep for working long hours
BY JOHN LAUINGER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Saturday, October 29 2011, 7:36 AM

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 12:02 AM
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Dear John,

I believe that James is a member of the Class of 1977.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

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[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

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JOBIT: Miceli, Sister Jeanne [MC1977 RIP]

Posted on October 30, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=Jeanne-Miceli&pid=154309678

Miceli, OP, Sister Jeanne

Sister Jeanne Miceli, OP, of the Dominican Sisters of Sparkill, New York, died on October 28, 2011 at New York Columbia Presbyterian Hospital.

Born in Port Chester, NY on October 16, 1945, Jeanne Ellen was the daughter of Frank and Marianne DeFonce Miceli. She entered the Dominican Congregation of Our Lady of the Rosary in Sparkill on August 30, 1966, and became known as Sister Marianne Francis. She professed her first vows in 1968 and her final vows in 1976. Sister earned a B.A. in English from St. Thomas Aquinas College, NY; an MA in Reading from Manhattan College, NY and School Administration certification from Fordham University.

During her professional life, Sister Jeanne ministered in the Archdiocese of New York and Dioceses of Rockville Center and Newark both at the elementary and high school levels. She was a teacher St. Columba, Chester, NY (1970-74); Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Middletown, NY (1974-81) Holy Family, Hicksville, NY (1981-86); Aquinas HS, Bronx, NY (2002-2008) and served as principal at St. Stephen/St. Edward, Warwick, NY (1986-93) and St. Paul Interparochial, Ramsey, NJ (1997-2002). From 1993-97 Sr. Jeanne was Campus Minister at Albertus Magnus HS. Bardonia, NY and from 2008-2010 she was Managerial Assistant at Dowling Gardens, Sparkill. NY. In 2010 Sr. Jeanne was a teacher at St. Elizabeth Interparochial, Wyckoff, NJ until she became ill in January 2011.

She continued to offer local community service until her untimely death on Friday. Sr. Jeanne is predeceased by her father Frank Miceli and her brother Salvatore Miceli. She is survived by her mother Marianne Miceli of Norwood, NJ, her sister-in-law Kathleen Miceli of Palm Coast, FL, her nieces Diane Banke (Bob) of Madison, WI, Christine Miceli of Raclne. OH, Lynn Makosky (Steve) of Douglasville, GA, Michele George (Eric) of Findlay, OH: grandnieces and grandnephews Justine, Marisa, Lauren, Jack, Alex, Jenna and Emma, and many cousins and friends.

The Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at Our Lady of the Rosary Chapel, Dominican Convent, Sparkill, NY, on Tuesday, November 1, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. Visitation is on Monday, October 31, 2011 from 3:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Convent, 175 Rte. 340, Sparkill, NY. Interment will be in St. Agnes Cemetery in Sparkill. Arrangements are by Higgins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: Dominican Sisters, at the above address, attention – Sister Mary Murray, President.

Published in the The Journal News on October 30, 2011

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Guestbook: http://www.legacy.com/guestbook/lohud/guestbook.aspx?n=jeanne-miceli&pid=154309678&cid=full

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Wed, Nov 2, 2011 at 11:18 PM
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Dear John,

I believe that Sister Jeanne received her masters in 1977.

May She Rest In Peace.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Miceli, Sister Jeanne [MC1977 RIP]

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JOBIT: O’Leary, James [MC1977 RIP]

Posted on October 29, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.nydailynews.com/new-york/daily-news-go-to-guy-james-o-leary-manager-finance-department-dies-56-article-1.968803?

Daily News’ ‘go-to guy’ James O’Leary, manager in finance department, dies at 56
Newspaper’s advertisement and billing departments manager had rep for working long hours
BY JOHN LAUINGER NEW YORK DAILY NEWS
Saturday, October 29 2011, 7:36 AM

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James O Leary, a manager in the finance department at the Daily News who was remembered for his tireless work ethic, amiable nature and humility, has died. He was 56.

O’Leary, the manager of the company’s advertisement and billing departments, died in his Yonkers home this week from what preliminary autopsy results showed was a cerebral abscess.

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His death left his family reeling – both because it was so unforeseen and because it followed by slightly less than a year that of his mother, Eileen O’Leary. “To say we are all devastated is putting it mildly,” O’Sullivan said.

O’Leary was raised in Yonkers, where he graduated from Sacred Heart High School. He attended Manhattan College and got an MBA from Iona. He worked at Barclay’s before taking a job with The News in 1982.

He loved traveling and horse racing, and was a New York Giants season-ticket holder.

“Everybody liked Jimmy,” said O’Sullivan. “No one has anything bad to say about him. He was just a good guy.”

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http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/lohud/obituary.aspx?n=James-OLeary&pid=154298894

James O’Leary (1955 – 2011)   

OLeary, James

James O’Leary of Yonkers died on Wednesday, October 26, 2011 at age 56. Born on May 14, 1955 to Cornelius and Eileen (Ryan) O’Leary in Yonkers where he was raised and graduated from Manhattan College and received his Masters from Iona College. Mr. O’Leary was the Advertising Billing Manager for the Daily News for over thirty years. He was a parishioner of Sacred Heart, a member of the Southside Athletic Club in Hastings where he served as Treasurer. He also was a part owner of a race horse, who ran at Saratoga. James is survived by his brother Kevin (Linda) O’Leary of Darien, Ct. and three sisters; Eileen (Joseph) Greagor of Wappinger Falls, Joan (David) Muratore of Millwood, N.Y. and Patricia (Brian) O’Sullivan of Peekskill, his Cousin Elizabeth (Kenneth) Murphy of Colorado. He is also survived his seven nieces/nephews, Kristy, Kimberly and Joseph Greagor, Jane Muratore, Claire O’Leary and Aidan and Kiera O’Sullivan. Visiting hours will be at the Whalen and Ball Funeral Home on Sunday from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Mass of Christian Burial will be in Sacred Heart Church on Monday, October 31st at 9:30 a.m. Interment St. Joseph’s Cemetery.

Whalen & Ball Funeral Home 168 Park Avenue Yonkers, NY 10703 (914)965-5488 www.whalenandballfh.com

Published in the The Journal News from October 29 to October 30, 2011

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2011 at 12:02 AM
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Dear John,

I believe that James is a member of the Class of 1977.

May He Rest In Peace.

Mike

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JNEWS: Lynch, Michael [MC????] Director F+O for White Plains BoE

Posted on September 28, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://darien.patch.com/articles/board-of-ed-names-new-facilities-director-to-replace-otto

Schools
Board of Ed Names New Facilities Director to Replace Otto
Michael Lynch served as the facilities director for White Plains Public Schools for 18 years.
By David Hutter

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The Board of Education approved the appointment of Michael Lynch Tuesday night as the district’s new director of facilities and operations, six weeks after his predecessor resigned on charges that he stole from a former employeer.

Lynch will begin working for the district on Oct. 3.

Lynch brings over 20 years of experience in school district building maintenance. He worked in the same capacity for White Plains Public Schools from 1992 to 2010, directing more than $200 million in capital construction and renovation projects.

During that time, Lynch established security systems, helped wire the district’s computer network, upgraded heating/ventilation/air conditioning units, and performed asbestos abatement, according to Superintendent Stephen Falcone.

“Mr. Lynch was responsible for all building operations, oversight of the custodial and maintenance staff, field and turf maintenance, and coordination of construction projects,” Falcone told the board. “Mr. Lynch was responsible for 1.3 million square feet of occupied school space and 166 acres of property in White Plains.”

Falcone said that Lynch instituted energy savings projects in White Plains and worked in a similar capacity for the Nyack, N.Y. Public School District from 1988 to 1992, Falcone said.

A graduate of Manhattan College with a degree in health education, Lynch is also a firefighter in South Salem, N.Y., where he previously served as fire chief. He has served as a member of the Katonah-Lewisboro, N.Y. Facilities Planning Committee, co-chairman of the Long Range Facilities Planning Committee, and a Town Council representative.

Hans Otto, Lynch’s predecessor, was placed on leave in June and resigned in August after being charged with stealing nearly $7,000 in equipment from New Canaan Public Schools, where he worked from 1999 to 2011.

Otto and began serving in Darien in April. He succeeded Paul Engemann, who died suddenly in November.

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From: McEneney, Mike (MC1953)
Date: Wed, Sep 28, 2011 at 1:21 PM
Subject: Re: Lynch, Michael 1977 Director F+O for White Plains BoE

Dear John,

I believe that Michael is a member of the Class of 1977.

Mike

[JR: Thanks, Mike. Much appreciated.]

Lynch, Michael [MC1977]

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JNEWS: Leavey Lt. Joseph [MC1977 RIP] remembered

Posted on September 9, 2011 by | Leave a comment

http://www.greecepost.com/feature/x219207750/Greece-woman-reflects-on-brothers-sacrifice-at-ground-zero

Greece woman reflects on brother’s sacrifice at ground zero

By Kerry Goleski, correspondent

Messenger Post

Posted Sep 08, 2011 @ 05:17 PM

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Greece, N.Y. —

Nora Coco of Greece lost her brother, Lt. Joseph Leavey, a New York City firefighter, when the south tower of the World Trade Center collapsed.

“It still feels like it just happened,” Coco said. “You would never think such a catastrophic world event would touch your personal life. It is a hard thing to wrap your head around.”

Although the attacks took an emotional toll on Coco and her family, she reminisces about her brother fondly.

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JEMAIL: Mangone, Mark (MC1977) thinks government could be efficient

Posted on July 11, 2011 by | Leave a comment

Hello John,

Response to Bill O’Connell

1) When did we give our national treasure to the greediest people in the country? Or do we count you among those who believe all property belongs to the government until such time as it picks the winner to give it to?

The tax code favors the rich. It finances the government off the middle class and gives the rich their money back to reinvest.

2) In what area exactly does the government (except for the military) perform any service better than the private sector? You may be willing to pay taxes to support any needy child via government programs and that’s fine. What’s stopping you? You can write as big or as many checks to the Treasury as your heart desires, why wait for the taxman to come and take it? You can also take the more efficient route and bypass the government and give your money directly to the numerous charities that help children without losing a significant portion of it in government waste, fraud, abuse. (Take note, conservatives on average give 30% more to charity than liberals)

Although the Post Office is often maligned, it sends a letter from Florida to Washington State for 44 cents. It loses a little money doing this. It could probably break even at 50 cents. If you think that a private company could do this, then put your money where your mouth is and send all your mail by FedEx or UPS.

There is no reason why the government cannot be efficient. There are many good local governments that are efficient and many businesses that are not efficient. Corruption affects government and business alike. Poor journalistic integrity and public disinterest (except for complaining) contributes to the problem.

3) Parents should decide whether or not to have a child before they create one. It seems the only difference between your view and that of Casey Anthony, on trial in Florida for the murder of her two year old, is that she waited too long. You seem to believe you are allowed to kill a child as long as no one wants the child. Only after someone becomes attached to the child does it become murder.

Agreed, life is continuous. Ending a life after the moment of conception is murder.

Regards,
Mark A. Mangone
Senior Environmental Engineer
Skype: enognam

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[JR: Glad to get the discussion rolling. I'll get my 5¢ in first. <1> One statistic from the NY Times July 30, 2009, 2:26 PM "Top 1% Paid More in Federal Income Taxes Than Bottom 95% in ‘07". So if the "rich" are biasing the tax code, they're doing a bad job of it. It's probably the politicians selling "tax breaks" and handouts that are the worst. And, progressive taxation is immoral imho. Taxes are theft. Other than national defense, I can't think of any reason for the Federal Government and that cost could be passed to States by capitation as the Constitution allows. <2> The PO doesn't account for its true costs like a business. If it did, the losses would be even worse. And, I wouldn't call the 2010 loss of $8.5 billion loss as "a little money". <3> At least we all agree that murder is murder. Unfortunately, the Gooferment is a bigger murderer and I think that we have to use persuasion, not force, to stop this terrible stupidity.]

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