A note from class councilor Joan Cali Pecore:
First of all, not only for myself but for the Class of 1960, I extend deepest condolences to my co-councilor, Doris Hische Brossy, upon the passing of her daughter, Kristen Linsey. As many of you remember, Krissi was often in attendance at our reunions, and, most often, lending a helping hand to Doris and me, too. Peace, dear Krissi.
So many of our classmates are now living in senior communities with amenities including healthcare and social activities, and are able to stick close to home. Some are still able to enjoy the wanderlust. Nancy Ryan Gnan and husband John of Melbourne, Fl., spent some of the Christmas season on a getaway cruise to Mexico. Bernice Epstein Cohen, a world traveler throughout her lifetime, continues her adventures. Over the past year she visited Spain and France. Bernice also traveled to Seattle and Alaska.
Our 65th anniversary is here! If any class members are interested in reuniting this fall, whether in person or virtually, please reach out to your class councilors.
Class Co-Councilors: Doris Brossey, dbrossy@aol.com; Joan Pecore, joanpecore@gmail.com
The Class of 1964 celebrated its 60th reunion during Homecoming 2024. Those who attended were Bill Robelee and wife Margaret, Columba Heinzelman and husband Dave, Ed Reid and wife Carol, Paula Dulak, Ralph Grimaldi and friend Mike, Sheila Stromwasser Foraker, Connie Bentley Mulligan, and Lenore Rich Reinhard. A good time was had by all.
Two of our Class of ’64 scholarship recipients, Matthew Maldonado and Maria Latorre, joined us at the reunion Meet and Greet on Friday night. They are delightful and are grateful for the scholarships. Matthew and Maria shared their goals with the group and were easy to talk with. Thanks to the generosity of several classmates, we will be adding $4,725 to our scholarship fund. Dr. Virginia Goatley, Dean of the School of Education, attended our reunion luncheon and answered any questions we had about recent developments in the University’s education programs. Thanks to Loida Vera Cruz of the Alumni Association for her help in organizing our reunion activities. We wish her well in her retirement. As always, we encourage classmates to notify the Alumni Association of any changes in address, telephone number and/or email addresses.
“By day and by night familiar faces appear…in familiar places…” – from the 1964 Torch
Class co-councilors: Bill Robelee, wmrobelee31@gmail.com; Columba DeFrancesco Heinzelman, heinzel779@aol.com
Arnold Jablon, Esq., still resides in the Baltimore area. He retired from Baltimore County Government in 2019, where he served as deputy administrative officer and director of the Department of Permits, Approvals and Inspections. Arnold had originally retired in 2003 to go into private practice of law but went back in 2010. He then joined the same national law firm he had joined in 2003, specializing in zoning and development issues. He left in 2021 into semi-retirement as a parttime sole practitioner.
Kappa Beta brothers and college roommates Kirk Ellis and Errol “Fitz” Fitzgerald both had 30-plus-year careers teaching and coaching. They meet for Homecoming, go fishing and enjoy going to the Saratoga Race Track each year. They’re looking forward to their Class of ’65 60th-year reunion!
Class Councilors Judy (Koblintz) Madnick and Ira Rubtchinsky and their committee have been busy planning the Class of ’65 60th-year Class Reunion.
Class Councilor: Judy (Koblintz) Madnick, jmadnick@gmail.com
Greetings, beloved 1967 Classmates and Friends,
We were so thrilled to receive news from our dear classmate, Michael J. Connelly, of Guilderland, NY. After earning a bachelor’s degree in 1967 and a master’s degree in rehabilitation counseling in 1969, Michael worked for the Capital District Psychiatric Center for 10 years. He returned to Workshop, Inc. as director of Professional Services and retired in 2005. Michael then started his own business, Northeast Associates in Rehabilitation, LLC, specializing in school-to-work for local school districts, which he closed in 2021 due to the pandemic. Now comfortably retired, Michael lives with the love of his life of 52 years, Lou Ann Jackson Connelly. They have a son who is a National Weather Service meteorologist, another son who works for the Florida Department of Environment and a daughter who is a veterinarian in New Jersey. Michael and Lou Ann travel to Florida every winter where they visit with friends from their college days. In 2006, Michael founded the Capital District Over 50 Softball League which now has seven teams and over 90 players and competes at Liberty Field on the UAlbany campus. We are so proud of you, Michael.
Your ’67 classmates and I would love to receive your news. Please email me an update on your accomplishments after graduating from UAlbany, including your travels and volunteer activities!
Stay connected! Please keep in touch! Hugs and many blessings always.
Class Councilor: Canon Kay C. Hotaling, FHC, aspenpaepke@msn.com
Carlo Cherubino passed away on Nov. 14, 2024. Born in Siderno Marina, Reggio Calabria, Italy, Carlo immigrated to the United States in 1965 and attended Cardinal McCloskey High School where he started his running career. He pursued his education in teaching atUAlbany, where he set several records in cross country and competed in the 1976 Olympic Trials. He was inducted into the UAlbany Athletics Hall of Fame twice, once in 1987 as an individual for cross country/track and again in 2023 as a member of the 1973 Men’s Cross Country team. Carlo was ranked fourth best 30-kilometer runner in 1979 by both Runners World and Track & Field, his favorite magazines. Carlo taught Spanish at the Academy of the Holy Names in Albany for 46 years. During that time, he coached soccer for 26 years and served as athletic director. Carlo took pride in having created AHN’s indoor/outdoor track & field and cross-country programs, and in coaching these teams to success, earning more than 60 titles in the NYS Public High School Athletic Association, Section II Colonial Council.
United Health Services (UHS) recently dedicated its outpatient facility in Vestal, NY as the Matthew and Mary Ellen Salanger Outpatient Center. Matthew Salanger and Mary Ellen (O’Connor) Salanger ’78 have been a part of the Binghamton community for nearly 40 years. Matt joined UHS in 1985; he served as president and CEO of UHS Hospitals 1994-2017 and led the UHS system 2007-2017. His vision and leadership spearheaded the construction of the UHS Vestal site. Matt serves on the UHS Board of Directors.