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Have a great Summer!

Graduation Issue

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Respect Responsibility Religion

from the Principal’s DeskTo All in the Coleman Family,

It has finally arrived!! And how quickly! Summer is here. Exams are history and school vacation beckons. Well – at least for some of us. But it gives us

time to think back on a year that went so fast. Wasn’t it just Fall? Wasn’t Christmas only a few weeks ago? What happened to the Spring? It seems as if I just arrived myself only very recently. Certainly not much time to get to know the seniors. But in getting to know them, I’ve also gotten to know so many more, all connected, to that great family they now join. At graduation I told them that they now belong to you, in the growing body of Coleman Alumni. We miss them already and we know they will make us all proud.

We welcome Patty Deegan, our new director of development. With Patty’s help we are looking at exciting new ways for the alumni to stay connected. She will be

reaching out to you in the future. Coleman stays strong and vibrant today because of the commitment of its alumni. Please stay in touch. If a group of class members is getting together, let us know. If you need a place to meet we can make that happen also. Coleman was, and still is, your school.

We are already planning next year’s events. We want to build on this successful year with even greater events in the future. Remember the Craft Fair in November. Join us for the shows, concerts and sports events. The Wine and Cheese Party was a great event. There is so much to come back to. It could be as if you never left.

Have a restful summer and keep all of us in your prayers.

Mr. James Lyons Principal

John A. Coleman Catholic High School

Board of Trustees

President: Kate Smith ‘81Vice-President: Kathy LarsonSecretary: Kathleen Sickles

Treasurer: Keith Miner

Board Members:Jodi Ashmore

Deanne Bradley ‘77Joseph Deegan ‘80

Mary Ann Forgey ‘73Sue Gage

Father George HommelJodi Markle-Adam Thomas Petro ‘78

Bryan M. Smith ‘77Sandy Terrone

Louis Tullo

What if John A Coleman Catholic High Schoolearned a penny for every time you searched the internet?

Search the web with www.Goodsearch.ComMoney from yahoo advertisers will go to Coleman Catholic High School

without you spending a dime!

Give Your Grandchild The Gift OfA Coleman Education

It is always the right time to support

Coleman!Give a gift today to

The Coleman Annual Fund

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I am thrilled to have been chosen from a pool of talented candidates for the position of Development Director. I have an extensive background in Development, Advancement, Marketing and Fundraising. My recent past finds me at the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce as their Special Events Planner and Fundraiser. Prior to that post, I was the Managing Director of the American Heart Association, spending my last years there as a Major Gifts Officer.

My husband, Joe Deegan (’80) and I have three children, one a freshman at Coleman and live in Kingston. I am actively involved as a volunteer in the community and in the PTO of all three of my children’s schools.

I am honored to already know many of you and to continue to work with you to advance Coleman in

the future, while retaining the “charm and enduring qualities” of its past.

I was fortunate to meet quite a few alumni at the Wine and Cheese event. I enjoyed learning about their Coleman experience…all with the common theme…a love and appreciation of a wonderful place to learn, grow and form lifelong friendships.

I look forward to meeting new faces at upcoming functions. Please send an email or give me a call to introduce yourself or to say hello.

I welcome your involvement, ideas and feedback.

Patty Deegan(845) 338-2750development@colemancatholic.net

We Welcome Coleman’s New Development Director

Thank YouThank you for the constant dedication and

commitment from Breda McMahon to Coleman High School. Breda is instrumental in obtaining and writing all of the Alumni News and keeping an organized log of happenings throughout the Alumni Network. She is a true asset to Coleman for her dedication to this publication and for all that she does throughout the year to help Coleman achieve its mission.

CongratulationsColeman High School would like to congratulate

Maureen Murphy on her recent award bestowed upon her by the Athens Community at the Athens Community Day. Maureen was honored with a Volunteer of the Year Award for her volunteerism and commitment to help her community continue to be a great small town in which to work and live. Maureen has had three children graduate from Coleman High School, James (’08), Joseph (’04) and Kevin (’02). She continues to volunteer for Coleman by compiling and writing the monthly school newsletter. She has been a dedicated volunteer to the Coleman Community since 1998!!! Thank you Maureen for all you do to make a difference in our community.

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EngagementsAn August wedding is planned by Kristin Marie

Corrado (’97) and Nicholas Kevin Davey.

Bridget Smith (’99) and J. Michael Bruhn, Jr. will be married in an August wedding.

Farren Davis (’01) and Chet A. Lobdell have planned a summer wedding.

Jodie Esposito and Tyson McCasland (both ’01) will wed this coming September.

Angela Sass (’03) and Michael Casella were married in June 2013.

WeddingsThe St. George Greek Orthodox Church in Kingston

was the setting for the wedding of Christopher Dedovich (‘87) and Eleni Kariolis on October 20th. She is the controller for the Wiltwyck Golf Club. Chris is a logistics liasion for the McCollister Transportation Group.

Reverend Edmund Burke officiated at the September 10th wedding ceremony of Victoria McCasland (’94) and Dean Lyons at St. Mary’s Church in Kingston. Victoria is an administrative Assistant and special counsel for a staffing company in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dean is a sales associate for Lake Norman Hyundai in Cornelius, North Carolina

Jill Reyman (’02) and Shawn Kiernan (’01) were married at St. Joseph’s Church in Kingston on April 27th. Maid of honor was Jill’s sister, Lindsey Reyman (’07) and the best man was Tristan Schroeder (’00). Other Coleman graduates who took part were Catherine Mino (’02) and Timothy Kalpakis (’01) who served as bridesmaid and groomsman. Jaime Reyman Krueger (’90) was a reader and Ian Lane (’01) was the pianist. Jill is a preschool teacher in Chantilly, Virginia. Shawn is an epidemiologist for Fairfax County in Fairfax, Virginia.

Congratulations and Best Wishes to all!

BirthsA son, Stephano Antonio, to Mayte and Stephen

Savona (’80) on October 17th.

A daughter, Aubrie Marie, to Lonna and Joseph Fusco (’92) in October 2011.

A son, Dominic Aidan, to Vincent and Marisa Pugliesi Van Loan (’95) on July 13th.

A son, Benjamin Lewis, to Christopher and Stacey Noble Schuon (’99) on February 3rd.

A son, Gavin Mychal, to Becky and Christopher Geary (’00).

A son, to Tammy and Brett McGuire (’00) on June 8, 2012

God Bless you and your families!

GraduationsMonica Toye-Smith (’73) received a Master of Science

Degree in Education and a certificate of Advanced Study from the College of Saint Rose in Albany.

David Lettieri (’02) graduated from Regent University in Virginia with a joint Juris Doctorate Degree and a Masters Degree in government. His resume includes two study abroad sessions, Anglo-American Constitutionalism in Oxford, England, and issues of International Law in Israel.

Cody Lahl (’06) earned a Master of Science Degree in recreation, sport and tourism from the University of Illinois. He was a member of the Illinois Scholars Program but also pursued his athletic interests as a graduate assistant for the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics. He has accepted a position as an assistant media relations director at the Univesity of Massachusetts.

Some of our alumni have earned degrees from SUNY Albany:

Kathryn Massa (’00), a Bachelors of Arts Degree

Kurt Hopfenspirger (’04), a Masters Degree in business education

Angela Tampone (’07), a Bachelor of Science Degree

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Friends News

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Others graduated from SUNY Ulster:

Evan Leahy (’10)

Taylor Dean-Lipson (’09)

Michael Sirbaugh (’10)

The class of 2008 has several graduates from near and far.

Thorfun Aramridth, a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of Saint Rose

Kevin Bannen, cum laude from Wentworth Institute of Technology in Boston, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in architecture

Joelle Gage, cum laude, from Springfield College, with a Bachelor of Science Degree in athletic training

Laura Harshberger, a degree in English from Susquehana University

Jordan Kalish, a Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ohio Wesleyan University

Patrick Kiernan, magna cum laude, from SUNY New Paltz, with a Bachelor of Arts Degree in theatre arts

We wish all of the graduates good luck in their future endeavors.

More Alumni NewsIt was wonderful to hear from Annarose Ingarra-Milch

(’71). A very generous supporter of the senior scholarship program for many years, Annarose gave an award in memory of her father, Dr. Thomas S. Ingarra Sr. She lives in Pennsylvania and is a motivational speaker. Recently, she wrote a book, Lunch with Lucille which has received very positive reviews. If you knew Lucille Ingarra, you know it has to be a great story. Congratulations, Annarose- so glad you got in touch.

William Berardi (’75), is a Kingston based certified public accountant and president of the Mid Hudson Chapter of the New York State Society of Certified Public Accountants. In September 2012, he was selected to receive the Michael H. Urbach CPA Community Builders Award for his involvement in community based charities.

Richard Gromek (’75), continues to participate in running events. He was recognized in August 2012 for his service to the Summer Cross Country Series, begun

many years ago by Joe Keller, a much loved cross country coach.Rich was inducted into the Kingston Classic Hall of Fame this past March. He has been a tireless supporter of runners for many years, continuing Joe’s tradition. The Kingston Kiwanis Club named the 2013 inductees who were honored on April 13th. Congratulations Rich! You have earned this award and we know Joe is smiling down on you.

Another alum, lost to us in our data files, contacted us with an update. Richard Martin (’74) lived on the west coast from 1979 until 1993. He then moved east where he taught biology at the college level in Maryland, Massachusetts and New York. Currently he lives in the Adirondacks and teaches at North Country Community College. Thank you Richard for getting back in touch.

Bryan Smith (’77) has won numerous golf championships in his 38 year run beginning in his Coleman High School years and ending, he says, with the Twaalfskill Golf Club Championships in August 2012 . In July ‘12, he was inducted into the Herdegen Hall of Fame, a well deserved honor.

Robert Ryan (’80) was presented with the 2012 Sister Mary Charles Award at the Benedictine (Hospital) Health Foundations annual donor reception on September 13th. Bob has served on the foundation since 2009 and is a member of the board’s finance committee.

Gerard Price (’81) and his wife, Erica have been transforming a portion of a building in Saugerties owned by them. The Saugerties Performance Art Factory will feature live theatre, opera, cabaret and art exhibits. It is also part of the plan to conduct art classes and to bring all of the arts “under one roof”.

Joseph Jerkowski (’82) is back running. He completed the Ulster Corps Service 5K run at Williams Lake. In August he and his wife, Lisa, ran in the summer series. I’m sure Joe Keller is keeping tabs on him and Rick Gromek and also on Jim Kelley Smith (’84) who helped organize the series.

In April 27th 2012 Joseph Sinagra (’84) was sworn in as Chief of the Saugerties Police Department where he served as deputy police chief since December. A paramedic and former undercover officer for the Orange County Narcotics Task Force, he became a Town of Ulster police officer in 1989. He progressed through the ranks and was appointed deputy chief in Ulster before transferring to Saugerties. Joe and his wife, Diedre, are the parents of four daughters and, according to one of them, he “rocks”.

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Raymond John A’Brial

Rebecca Leigh Albrecht

Rachel Elizabeth Banks

Matthew Scott Cotton*

Tyler Michael Croizer

Emily Rachel Feinberg*

Hunter Jacob Fetbroth

Ryan Fong*

Kathryn Elizabeth Grabusky

Nathan Daniel Greene*

John Charles Handschuh

Matthew Ronald Harshberger*

Austin S.W. Hunt

Meghan Rose Hurley

Nicole Elise Janasiewicz

Anna Elizabeth Jankowski*

Lindsay Bridget Kahrs

DaSeul Kim*

Stefan Alexander Kinnin

Xiaotian Liu

James Terrence Lord

Aimei Lund*

Alexandra Gorman Maliha *++

Amy Marie Claudia Malik

Meghan Frances Matthews

Lauren Marie Melville*

Luke Louis Messina

Corin Joan Mosack

Talia Marie Murphy*

Benjamin Michael Nerone

Dean Peter Pullman*

Jennifer Rose Quigley*

Abigail Mary Ressa*

Brian Zachary Rowe

Michael William Ryan

Jordan Hollis Shaw

Travis Robert Shultis*+

Colleen Elizabeth Sickles*

Alex Edward Sirni

Alexandria Theresa Spada

Joseph Patrick Spano*

Ryan Eric John Staffiero

Katelyn Michele Stern*

Nicole Tarcza*

Ethan Jacob Travis

Gina Marie Vargas*

Helena Charlotte Waterous*

* National Honor Society Members + Valedictorian ++ Salutatorian

Congratulations toJohn A. Coleman Catholic

Alexandra Maliha - Salutatorian

Travis Shultis - Valedictorian

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High School Class of 2013Adelphi University

American InternationalAmerican University

Baruch CollegeBoston UniversityBrooklyn College

Buffalo State UniversityCabrini College

Clarkson UniversityCollege of Mt. St. Vincent

College of the Holy CrossCollege of St. Rose

Colorado State UniversityCreighton University

Dickinson CollegeDominican College

Elon UniversityEmerson College

Emory Oxford CollegeEndicott College

Franciscan University of SteubenvilleGettysburg College

Hamilton CollegeHartwick College

High Point UniversityHofstra University

Hunter CollegeIthaca College

James Madison UniversityJohnson & Wales University

Johnson State CollegeKeystone College

Lehigh UniversityManhattan College

Manhattan School of MusicMarist College

Marymount Manhattan CollegeMassachusetts College of Pharmacy

Montclair State UniversityMount. Saint Mary College

New England CollegePennsylvania State University

Pratt InstituteQuinnipiac University

Rensselaer Polytechnic InstituteSaint Anselm College

Siena CollegeSouthern Connecticut State CollegeSouthern New Hampshire University

St. John’s UniversitySt. Michael’s College

SUNY AlbanySUNY Binghamton

SUNY BuffaloSUNY Canton

SUNY Columbia-GreeneSUNY Delhi

SUNY Dutchess SUNY Geneseo

SUNY MaritimeSUNY New Paltz

SUNY OswegoSUNY Plattsburgh

SUNY PotsdamSUNY Purchase

SUNY UlsterSt. Lawrence University

St. Thomas Aquinas CollegeUnion College

University of Colorado-BoulderUniversity of Delaware

University of Massachusetts- BostonUniversity of Rochester

Wake Forest UniversityWestern New England University

Wheelock CollegeWingate University

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Colleges accepting members of the Class of 2013

Respect, Responsibility & Religion

Mr. Pete Shults - Commencement Speaker

Father George Hommel delivers the Invocation

Senior Chorus Members sing “If We Hold On Together”

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Active in his church and community, he is following through on the ethics of his parents which were promoted at Coleman. In a sometimes greedy world, Joe chose not to take a salary raise so that the promotion of two officers could be funded. Yes Joe, you do rock!

Bryan McMahon (’90) was the proud starter for the Binghamton 2013 St. Patrick’s Day Parade. It is customary for an officer of the Police Department to begin the parade and Bryan was chosen to do so this year. Interestingly, he used a very old Irish police whistle, which had been in the family for many years. His family, especially his mother, was delighted.

Michele Cyr (’93), a civil engineer has been working in Christ Church, New Zealand assessing earthquake damage and inspecting areas affected by earthquakes.Michele works out of a New York City based engineering company.

Kate Cyr (’94) is an actuary, also for a New York City firm, following a four year period working in Paris. Her current job in Manhattan includes assessing financial benefits and statistics for large companies. (If you know Michele and Kate, you met their brother, Brendan. He graduated from Fordham Law School and works at a Manhattan law firm.)

Laura Matturro (’04), ran the 5K race with her father at the Volcano Art Center Rain Forest Run in Hawaii last August. It must have been exciting for both of them as they finished just three minutes apart.

Maxim Alter (’07) has a degree in journalism from SUNY New Paltz. He is the Web Producer for WPTV, NBC News Channel 5 in West Palm Beach, Florida.

Conor Maisch (’09) is making a name for himself as a leader on the Utica College Men’s Basketball Team. He has been recognized nationally and ranked second amoung NCAA Division III players. Often scoring in double digit figures, Conor makes light of statistics to focus on his team, embodying the philosophy of Coleman.

Makenzie Burud (’12) of the Purple Knights Women’s Basketball Team at St. Michael’s College, has been named to the Northeast-10 Conference Roll in recognition of her being high scorer for her team.

On April 4th, Jeffrey Maurer (’97) was honored by the Catholic Charities Community Services of Orange County. He received the 2013 Caritas Award presented each year to those who serve the needy of the county. Fr. Jeff, who is the pastor of St. Mary’s Parish in Washingtonville, has

demonstrated his love and commitment to his family and to his friends throughout the years. He has consistently been true to the philosophy of John A. Coleman High School in following the guidelines of justice and generosity toward those in our society who need them most. Congratulations Fr. Jeff and may God bless you in all your endeavors.

Marco DiBella (’12) was one of five students recognized at the SUNY Ulster Awards ceremony. They were the recipients of the Ulster County Regional Chamber of Commerce Scholarships presented by the Chamber president, Ward Todd. Marco was also selected as a State University of New York Chancellor Scholar-Athlete. Keep up the good work, Marco.

Congratulations to all of our alum who make their Coleman family proud.

PLEASE SEND YOUR NEWS TO THE ATTENTION OF BREDA McMAHON AT office@colemancatholic.net, OR BY MAIL AT JOHN A. COLEMAN HIGH SCHOOL, 430 HURLEY AVENUE, HURLEY, NY 12443. You may also call her at: (845) 331-5728

The Class of 1973 Reunion planned for the Weekend of September 27th and 28th, 2013.

An informal Friday night get together will be held from 7-9 (cash bar and appetizers) at the Privé @ Hillside Manor Restaurant, 240 Boulevard, Kingston NY.

On Saturday night, there will be cocktails starting at 6:00 pm followed by dinner at 7:00 pm at the Skytop Steakhouse, 237 Forest Hill Drive, Kingston, NY. Vic Ruzzo and The Cagneys will be playing at 9:00.

The cost is $75/person. RSVP by August 15, 2013. Checks payable to: Coleman Class of ‘73 Reunion Committee. Mail to Class of ‘73 Reunion, c/o Judy Hansen, 14 Cutler Hill Rd, Kingston, NY 12401

In MemoriamPlease pray for our families, and their loved ones who have died.

Helen Elizabeth Schuler 2/14/12George Svirsky 3/14/12Walter Edward Tatarzewski 3/20/12Reginald E. Lawlis, Sr. 3/24/12Stephen J. Hack 3/27/12

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Walter J. Hester 3/27/12Robert E. Dillon 3/28/12Francis T. Ginty 3/28/12Gertrude Rathjen 3/31/12Anna Borzuchowska 4/2/12Katherine Ann Guarino 4/4/12Oliver Davis 4/5/12Angelina DeCicco 4/6/12Francis Joseph Blum 4/17/12Matthew Henry Albrecht 4/23/12Enis Melnick 4/26/12Bhrett C. Green 5/4/12Gary Martin Lion 5/8/12Mary Mullaney 5/8/12Frank A. Legac 5/11/12Barbara A. Griffis 5/20/12Donald A. Mac Isaac 5/28/12Catherine S. Cranston 6/5/12Adam L. Schillinger 6/23/12Mark A. Houghtaling Sr. 7/12/12Muriel M. Smith 7/25/12Laurence William Feehan 7/30/12Ellen M. Kelly 8/1/12Arthur D. O’Neill Sr. 8/2/12Peggy Every Gale 8/5/12Harry E. Stahl 8/5/12Louis Andrew Linn III 8/23/12Florence “Flo” Beichert 9/10/12Marcella M. Cannon 9/10/12Ann F. “Nan” Fuller 9/12/12Joseph Carl Manginelli 9/12/12Arthur J. Perry Sr. 9/15/12Robert E. Ross 9/26/12Elizabeth (Betty) Dillon 10/8/12Alonzo Gale 10/10/12Patricia J. Pacini 10/11/12Msgr. Eugene Fowler 10/13/12Marcella Rose Cahill 10/16/12Barry P. Ross 10/16/12Vincent L. Bouck 10/22/12Dominick Baldovin 10/23/12Clarence Edgar McCasland 10/26/12Arthur J. Ferro 11/5/12Richard J. Halstead 11/8/12Edith D. Houghtaling 11/12/12

Richard J. Ellis 11/22/12Kent E. St. John 11/22/12Daniel J. Reinhard 11/24/12Harry F. Andrews 12/22/12Mary Alice Kelley 12/29/12Francis John (Buddy)Oulton 12/30/12Natalie B. Worden 1/4/13Mary Elizabeth ‘Betty’ Patience 1/9/13Deacon Gerard (Jerry) R. O’Connor 1/13/13Margaret ‘Peg’ Beck 1/15/13Howard J. Stauble 1/18/13Lou Schwarting 1/20/13Vincent O. Kuhn 1/25/13Arlene G. Otis 1/27/13Phyllis Ertel St. John 2/4/13Rosalie E. (Wolven) Heitzman 2/13/13Joseph Paul Fallon 2/15/13Marvin W. Hoffman 2/18/13Harry ‘Al’ Terwilliger 2/18/13Anthony Louis Crespino 2/19/13Katharine L. Gaffkin-Durkin 2/27/13Oscar M. Johnson 2/27/13Audrey E. Kiernan 2/27/13Lorraine Carol Linn 3/10/13Eleanor (Loughlin) Kurtz 3/15/13Eileen Teresa Conboy Klein 3/20/13Peter P. Benincasa 3/25/13Richard Blaine Butler 4/4/13Michael R. Stapleton 4/4/13Harry “Skip” Ulsh 4/4/13Elizabeth A. Heaney Charmello 4/19/13Dr. John Alonzo Vosburgh 4/23/13Audrey Inskip Nicolas 4/29/13Patricia M. Harder 5/13/13Mary T. “Maureen” Scales 5/24/13Kimberly Faith O’Brien 5/25/13Robert “Butchie” Augustine 5/26/13Raymond L. Maday 5/26/13Mary Patricia Mott 6/6/13Catherine M. Toye 6/6/13Peter Janosz 6/9/13Timothy Henry Barcone 6/10/13Gregory E. John Markle 6/17/13Joseph D. Hill 6/18/13Patricia Anne ‘Mira’ Arehart 6/21/13

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With great sadness, we remember our alumni who have died since our last newsletter. Please pray for them and their families.

Kathleen “Kate” Beck (’74) died on March 19, 2012. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Beck who was a teacher in the Kingston Schools and also the daughter of the late George Beck. Kate worked at Panasonic North America for thirty years, and made her home in Manhattan and in Phoenicia. She was the wife of Stephen Policoff and mother of two daughters, Anna, age 17 and Jane, age 11.

Valerie H. Mayone (’79) died on March 26, 2012 following a valiant four year battle with a rare form of cancer. She was a warm hostess at her restaurant, Valerie’s, in Kingston and shared her love of the Yankees with other fans. She is survived by many family members including her mother, Joan Baker Mayone, and her sisters and brother, Melissa (’69), Mary Ellen Newton, and Thomas G. Mayone, as well as their families.

Karen Kearney-Jiminez (’75) died on March 31, 2012. A resident of Manhattan, she was the former owner of Connect-Tek Electronics and an employee of Halstead Realty Management. She is survived by her mother, Frances Kearney and many nieces and nephews. Also surviving is her sister, Patricia Salvagio, and her brothers, James Kearney Jr. and Reverend John T. Kearney, pastor of St. Catherine Laboure Church in Lake Katrine.

J. Christopher Perry (’75) died on April 6, 2012. Both of his parents, Christopher and Jacqueline are deceased but he is survived by his three sisters, Linda Ruella (’70), Janice Dellay (’68), and Alison Fischer (’85) and their respective families. Chris was an employee at Wal-Mart and was an avid baseball and football fan.

Kieran Egan (’73) died on April 10, 2012. He was an original member of John A. Coleman’s Children’s Theater, and an early participant in Coach House Players. His mother, Joan, survives as do two sisters, Lisa Egan Kree (’75) and Daria Egan (’80). Many other relatives also survive. His father, James, brother Brian (’78) and a stepsister, Liva Singer predeceased him.

Christine Smith died on April 26, 2012. She was the daughter of Edward Smith and the late Kathleen Smith, and brother of F. Joseph Smith who died in 1992. Christine was an LPN and worked at the Community Rehabilitation Center, Ten Broeck Commons, Ferncliff Nursing Home and prior to her death, at the Coxsackie Correctional Facility. Besides her father, she is survived

by her daughter Raegen Marie, and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Efthemios K. Koskoletos (’86) died in New York City on May 9, 2012. His parents and his brother and sister Stavros (’81) and Konstantina (’84) survive in Greece. Efthemios remained in New York and was the owner of Au Courant Fashion Design. He is buried in Montrepose Cemetery in Kingston, so those who knew him can offer a prayer for him there.

Gisela M. Gagliardi (’77) died suddenly in San Diego, California on July 10, 2012. She was the daughter of John Gagliardi and the late Maria Tucci Gagliardi and the sister of Nancy Gagliardi (’79). She is survived by her aunt, uncle, and many cousins, as well as her sister and brother-in-law, Declan Denehan. Gisela worked at I.B.M., the Benedictine Health Foundation and, prior to her death, at Henry A. Gleich CPA, P.C. certified Public Accountants in Kingston.

Cynthia Rae Monfett Whittaker (’76) died on January 13, 2013. Only 54 years old, she lead a full life with a large loving family. Surviving are her three children, Randy, Jesse and Samantha-Ann Whittaker, and two grandchildren Kyle Whittaker and Joseph Yanosh. Also surviving are her mother, Sally Van Sickle, her stepmother, Linda Monfett, and her stepfather, Ken Van Sickle. She was the sister of Lisa Pastore, Denise Monfett (’78) Cherie Hargrove, Marion Fusi and Kenneth Van Sickle.

Joseph Higgins (’80) of College Point, NY died at Flushing Hospital on March 13th. An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He loved sports and coached youth football and baseball. Many relatives survive in Ireland, England and the U.S. including his parents, Edward C. Higgins and Mary B. (Bridgie) Higgins. His wife, Aleta and their four children Sarah, Rebekha, Joseph and Hannah also survive, as do his brothers and sisters, Kevin (’81), Brendan, Eamon, Paul, Renee and Beth (’94), with their respective families.

Following a courageous six year battle with brain cancer, Maria Tornatore Lynch (’86) died on March 25th. She was a graduate of Mount St. Mary College and earned a Masters Degree in mathematics. She was a teacher at Kingston’s M. Clifford Miller Middle School and is missed by her students and her colleagues. She is survived by her parents, Salvatore and Amalia (Dibella) Tornatore, her children, Joseph and Anna Lynch, and many other family members. Also surviving are her sisters Gabriella Zafiropulos (’89) and Josephine Lynch (’79)

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and her brother Dr. Carmelo Tornatore (’77) with their respective families.

Vincent Ferrer Loughlin (’74) died on May 3, 2013 after a spirited determined battle with cancer. He was a certified social worker who began his career at Mother Cabrini Home in West Park and worked for 25 years in the Kingston School District. He was an advocate for young people and will be missed by the students he worked with and the staff that he met along the way. He is survived by his eleven brothers and sisters: Eugene Jr. (’75) Thomas, Patrick, Matthew, Dr. Mary Cruser, John, Laura Murphy, Francis, Peter, Paul and Leo. Eight sister and brother in laws also survive, Cynthia, Vicky, Ellen, Erin, Dan, Mary Jo (Blaber) (’85), Terence and Julie, as do numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Vinnie was the son of Lillian Loughlin and the late Eugene Loughlin. He was a devoted father to his three children, Elizabeth, Eugene and Emily and a loving husband to his wife, Patricia Morrison Loughlin.

Bjorna Moore Miller (’85) died on May 10, 2013 following a valiant seven year struggle with breast cancer. In the 1990’s she moved to New York City where she joined her brother’s internet company, I.O.C. Ulster County was home however, and she returned there often to visit family, to ski, and to instruct skiers at Highmount. She is survived by her parents, Mona and Timothy, her brother Tim Moore III, her daughter, Kacey Ann Miller, and many relatives and friends.

Margaret Roedell Guerin (’74) died on May 20, 2013 in Castle Rock, Colorado. She was an early elementary education teacher in Chelsea, Massachusetts before moving to Colorado. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Paul Guerin, her father, Frank Roedell, a brother, William and a stepbrother, Lt. Colonel Scott Fitzgerald. Her children, Christopher, Michael, Molly and Courtney Palotta and her three grandchildren also survive, as do many extended family members.

Jennifer Jay Van Loan (’90) died suddenly on June 2, 2013 as did her unborn son, Trevor G. Clarke. Since her graduation from Coleman, she had lived in close proximity to her hometown, Port Ewen, and enjoyed skiing and boating on the Hudson River. She is survived by her husband, Kevin Clarke, her parents, Jay and Nancy Van Loan, three uncles, three aunts and their families.

Let us also remember Frances Cauldwell, wife of teacher and coach Jim Cauldwell. Fran died on November 22, 2012. She was a nurse who devoted more than 35 years to serving people before her retirement in 2005. She was always there for Jim’s students and

athletes who visited the Cauldwell home for conversation, entertainment and advice. May she rest in peace and may time bring Jim comfort and consolation.

Eating Out Coleman StyleJim Demosthenes (’81) and his wife Annie have

opened a new restaurant in Kingston, Santa Fe. It features authentic Mexican cuisine, and though I haven’t been there yet, the vibes are very good. Why not stop there someday and try the chocolate expresso torte with traditional Aztec flavors?

If you wished to dine out every day for at least a week, you could find a restaurant run or managed by a Coleman family or alum. Please let them know you too are part of the Coleman Clan. Besides Santa Fe we have:

Holiday Inn - the Saccoman Family, with Melanie Kelly to greet us very often, and Brandon Rask (’06) to serve us.

Hoffman House - Padraig and Virginia King Bradley (’71)Plaza Pizza/Salad Bowl/Savona’s Pizzeria - Dan

Savona (’88) and familyPort Ewen Diner - The Lemus FamilyPostage Inn - Mary and Jim Jerkowski (’84)Roudigan’s - The Roudis FamilySavona’s Trattoria - Stephen Savona (’85)Stella’s - The Burns FamilyHavana Club Bar & Grill at The Woodstock Lodge -

The Pombo FamilyPuccini Ristorante, Rhinebeck, NY - The Millian

FamilyDid I miss someone? If so, let me know and we’ll

include your information in the next newsletter. If any of you would like to take out an ad which would help to offset the cost of the newsletter, we’d especially love to hear from you.

Staff NewsBishop Dominick J. Lagonegro was honored on June

19th by the Hudson Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He received the 2013 Dutchess County Distinguished Citizen Award presented to individuals “who exemplify in their daily lives values found within the Boy Scout oath and law.” We congratulate you, Bishop Dom.

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THE COLEMAN ANNUAL FUND APPEALWorking Together To Ensure Coleman’s Present & Future

Enclosed is my gift for $ ___________________ to John A. Coleman Catholic High School - or Check One:

Clubs Circles Societiesr $100 Patron Club r $1,000 Statesman Circle r $5,000 St. Ursula Societyr $250 Benefactor Club r $1,500 Principal’s Circle

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Mailing address: 430 Hurley Avenue, Hurley, New York 12443. Questions? Call 845-338-2750 or email at development@colemancatholic.net. Visit www.colemanalumni.org to update your contact information and to join our free, private on-line alumni directory and community today!

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