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JoAnn Garbin (1998)
JoAnn Garbin (1998) was recently promoted to Manager, Energy & Sustainability Information Services as part of the acquisition of PWI Energy by Johnson Controls. She has been with PWI for 8 years and manages the development of their proprietary energy and environmental data management tools. She is also the in-house climate change subject matter expert.
Submitted on Jul 24 2008.
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Denise DeCell Paredes (1997)
Denise DeCell Paredes (A&S 1997) and Andrew Paredes are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Charles Xavier. He was born on March 19, 2008 in New York City, and weighed 7 lb., 6 oz..
Submitted on Jul 22 2008.
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Mark Campi (2004)
Mark Campi (2004) and Bridget (McGann) Campi (2000) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Nicholas Martin Campi. He was born on July 7, 2008 in Paoli Hospital , and weighed 6 lb., 2 oz.. 
Submitted on Jul 21 2008.
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Rebecca Gallagher (2001)
Rebecca Gallagher (2001) and Kevin Hughes (2001) are happy to announce their marriage on May 17, 2008 at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, New York. They currently reside in Washington D.C.
Submitted on Jul 20 2008.
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Christopher Grier (2001)
Christopher Grier (2001) and Vanessa (Jantz) Grier (2001) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, William Craig Grier. He was born on July 3, 2008 and weighed 8 lb., 11 oz..
Submitted on Jul 20 2008.
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Allison Skelly (1995)
Allison Skelly-Flores and Noelio Flores are pleased to announce the birth of their son, Milo Havana on August 13, 2007. He weighed in at 9 lbs, and 11 oz.
Submitted on Jul 18 2008.
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Victor Rossi (2004)
Victor Rossi (2004) and Katherine (Dunn) Rossi (2004) are happy to announce their marriage on June 14, 2008 in Woodbridge, VA. They currently reside in Springfield, VA.
Submitted on Jul 18 2008.
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Diana (Shoemaker) McClure (1996)
Diana (Shoemaker) McClure (1996) and Kevin McClure are proud to announce the birth of a baby girl, Katherine Olivia. She was born on May 25, 2008 and weighed 7 lb., 1 oz.. Her siblings, Aidan, 4, and Lauren, 3, are so excited to have a little baby sister!
Submitted on Jul 18 2008.
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Elizabeth (Kelley) Sennett (1990)
Elizabeth (Kelley) Sennett (1990) and Brett Sennett are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Mason Vance. He was born on December 6, 2007 in Atlanta, GA, and weighed 7 lb., 6 oz.. Big brother, Turner, is thrilled to have a new playmate!
Submitted on Jul 17 2008.
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Jessica (Graebe) Conrad (1999)
Jessica (Graebe) Conrad (1999) and Andrew Conrad are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Ryan Andrew. He was born on July 13, 2008 in Staten Island, New York , and weighed 8 lb., 6 oz.. Ryan was born at Richmond University Medical Center. The new family is doing great and are residing in Staten Island, New York.
Submitted on Jul 16 2008.
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JoAnn Garbin (1998)
JoAnn Garbin (1998) was recently promoted to Manager, Energy & Sustainability Information Services as part of the acquisition of PWI Energy by Johnson Controls. She has been with PWI for 8 years and manages the development of their proprietary energy and environmental data management tools. She is also the in-house climate change subject matter expert.
Submitted on Jul 24 2008.
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Brian O'Connell (1995)
Brian O'Connell (1995) was awarded the Emmy® for Outstanding Live Sports Coverage during the 45th Annual Northwest Regional Emmy Awards. He serves as the Executive Producer for Seattle Seahawks preseason telecasts as part of his position as Assistant Director of Broadcasting. It is his 3rd Emmy® in addition to one Telly Award."
Submitted on Jul 14 2008.
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Denise DeCell Paredes (1997)
Denise DeCell Paredes (A&S 1997) and Andrew Paredes are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Charles Xavier. He was born on March 19, 2008 in New York City, and weighed 7 lb., 6 oz..
Submitted on Jul 22 2008.
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Mark Campi (2004)
Mark Campi (2004) and Bridget (McGann) Campi (2000) are proud to announce the birth of a baby boy, Nicholas Martin Campi. He was born on July 7, 2008 in Paoli Hospital , and weighed 6 lb., 2 oz..
Submitted on Jul 21 2008.
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Rebecca Gallagher (2001)
Rebecca Gallagher (2001) and Kevin Hughes (2001) are happy to announce their marriage on May 17, 2008 at Church of the Resurrection in Rye, New York. They currently reside in Washington D.C.
Submitted on Jul 20 2008.
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Victor Rossi (2004)
Victor Rossi (2004) and Katherine (Dunn) Rossi (2004) are happy to announce their marriage on June 14, 2008 in Woodbridge, VA. They currently reside in Springfield, VA.
Submitted on Jul 18 2008.
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Mary Ellen (Boyle) Lorenz (1983)
Mary Ellen (Boyle) Lorenz (1983) writes, "Looks like it's going to be a great turnout from the Class of 1983 for the 2008 Reunion Weekend! Looking forward to seeing and catching up with my old (no pun intended) roomates from Alumni, Sheehan and Sugartown Mews, and fellow classmates from the College of Nursing. Look for me at the the Silver Reunion Dinner Friday, the Family Pic-nic on Saturday afternoon and the GALA on Saturday nite.
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Submitted on May 22 2008.
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Robert Bartz (1958)
Robert Bartz (1958) writes, "Hello - 50 years since graduation- wow- a lot has happened in my life. First great thing, I met my wife Nancy, who graduated from the Bryn Mawr School of Nursing in 1957 and next year we will be celebrating our 50th anniversary. We have 4 fine siblings, 2 Sons and 2 Daughters and 7 wonderful grand children. Our 4 children all graduated from the University of Delaware and all currently have Master Degree's. I retired from General Motors Corporation, after an exciting career with the Pontiac Motor Division. Our principal residence is in Fenwick Island Delaware and we have a winter home in Key Largo Florida. Nance and I love to sail (Flying Scott) and travel in our Motor Home. I have very fond memories of my 4 years at Villanova. Unfortunately we will not be able to attend the 50year reuniion celabration. Regards to all from Bob Bartz."
Submitted on May 19 2008.
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Martin Galvin (1958)
Martin Galvin (1958) received a Ph.D. in American Literature from the University of Maryland, 1977 on May 8, .
Submitted on May 1 2008.
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Janine (Begley) Fong (2001)
Janine (Begley) Fong (2001) received a "Master's Certificate in Human Resoures" from Villanova University in March 2007.
Submitted on Mar 8 2008.
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Erin (Farley) Friday (1989)
Erin (Farley) Friday (1989) and J. Eric Friday (1988) write, "Our daughter, Shannon Friday, was recently selected to represent the state of PA in the 1st All Star Tee Ball game at the White House with President Bush. One child was chosen from each state."
Submitted on Jul 1 2008.
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Joaquin (Depinillo) Martinez de Pinillos (1991)
Joaquin (Depinillo) Martinez de Pinillos (1991) writes, "Greetings from Afghanistan. CDR Joaquin J. Martinez de Pinillos Class of 1991 BSME and LT Timothy Nick Kozma Class of 2000 C&F at Camp Stone Afghanistan."
Submitted on Jun 12 2008.
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Robert Novak (1996)
Robert A. Novak Jr., Deep River, died suddenly on Sat. 7/7/08 as the result of a car accident. His passing is a tragedy in every sense of the word. He was born in Middletown on July 10, 1974 & graduated from Xavier High School in 1992. He went on to earn his BS, Civil Eng. from Villanova in 1996. Rob was a senior project manager & a principal of BL Companies, Meriden & took great pride in the work he did & had great camaraderie with the people he worked with. He was larger than life–Rob was a kind, good & generous man. Lending a hand to friends, family & even strangers came naturally for him & those whose path he crossed were better for it. Being in Rob's presence, one sensed a quiet strength that embodied his gentle nature. Sage is so very proud to have had the honor of being his wife for almost 8 years & feels so blessed to have their two beautiful girls, Grace & Natalie. She vows to tell them every day what a wonderful man their father was & how much he cherished them. Rob was so very lucky to have his three grandmothers close by: Rose Novak - Cromwell, Anne Roberts - Middletown & Dorothy Farley - Chester. Robert/Barbara Novak of Middletown were both loving parents & role models. Doug/Karen Van Dyke of East Haddam, Sage's parents, loved Rob as their own & were extremely close with him. They all agree he was the best son a parent could ever have. Jill/Brian Shakun of Essex were Rob's sister/brother-in-law & he absolutely loved hanging out with them & their two wonderful children, Abby & Patrick. His brother Greg Novak & wife Krystl of San Diego, CA were on his mind & in his heart all the time and the distance between them did not hinder their love for one another. His brother-in-law Ryan Van Dyke of Kissamee, FL loved Rob as his own brother & the two of them had a close bond. Rob leaves behind numerous aunts, uncles & cousins of all ages. His family meant the world to him & the void he leaves behind is one that can never be filled. Rob was a loving husband, a doting father, a good man, & a loyal friend. He had a great last day & we know he was happy when he left this life. We love you Robby – thank you for blessing our lives.
In honor of his daughter Grace, who was born with a congenital heart defect, donations in his name can be made payable to Children's Hospital Boston, c/o Children's Hospital Trust, Attn: Sara Conahan, 1 Autumn St, Ste 300, Boston, MA 02215.
http://www.legacy.com/HartfordCourant/DeathNotices.asp?Page=LifeStory&PersonId=111290712
Submitted on Jun 24 2008.
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Edward Thompson (1990)
Edward Thompson (1990) died on March 8, 2008.
From the Staten Island Advance. To read the entire article, visit:
http://www.silive.com/news/index.ssf/2008/03/the_bell_tolls_for_another_her.html
In this town, 9/11 never goes away.
Not for long, anyway.
This weekend's 9/11 story wasn't just that the "Survivors' Staircase" was removed from Ground Zero, to be returned someday as part of the memorial when the new buildings go up.
There was another reminder closer to home.
Staten Island lost NYPD Sgt. Ned Thompson at age 39 on Sunday morning, just hours before one of his favorite events, the St. Patrick's Parade, would step off a couple of blocks from his West Brighton home.
The father of four young girls, a superstar cop in the West Village, lost his battle for life in Manhattan's Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center.
And we lost another Islander who did what he knew to be the right thing in the hours after the Sept. 11 attacks, and who paid a terrible price.
Thompson was a first responder from the Sixth Precinct, just up West Street from the attack site. He worked the bucket brigades in the days following the building collapses, sifting the debris in hopes of finding survivors.
He'd develop a hacking cough later on. Something unusual for a nonsmoker, the doctors said. Then, in December, he was finally diagnosed.
Cancer.
It's a story that has become familiar in this town.
And, after years of fumbling, the city has begun to accept responsibility for such illnesses.
"I'd do it again," Thompson told people of his work at Ground Zero.
And it makes you wonder how New Yorkers got so lucky as to deserve the Ned Thompsons of the world.
Thompson would have never made it as a Hollywood version of what a New York City cop should be. Oh, he looked the part all right. Big and burly, with an open Irish face. But Thompson didn't go in much for blustery attitudes or loud talk.
He was a quiet guy. Funny, in a clever, understated way. With humor befitting an English major out of Villanova University. But never crass.
"It just wasn't his way," said Lt. Mike Casey, Thompson's boss at the Sixth Precinct. "He was always the consummate professional. But if something had to be done, you called Ned. It got done."
He was the go-to guy the higher-ups asked to analyze crime stats. And to plan operations.
"He had a real feel for the work," said Casey. "He was so smart."
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Submitted on Mar 11 2008.
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