Family Memorials

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June 2025:

  • the Pofahl Family on the passing of Joyce Pofahl. She is survived by many including her Alumni children David '79 and Diana '82.

 

  • the Koenes Family on the passing of John Koenes. He is survived by many including his Alumni brother Bill '83 and nephews Ryan '07, Matt '09 and Zack '12. He was predeceased by his fiancee Sandy's mother Mary Kaminski Lesniak '56.

 

  • the Arneson Family on the passing of Gloria Arneson. She is survived by many includling her Alumni daughter in law Gloria Fliess Arneson '78 and Alumni grandchildren Robin Arneson Criter '03, Tom '06, Lindsay '07 and Paul '12 Arneson. She was predeceased by her alumni sons Paul '78 and David '80.

 

  • the Miceli Family on the passing of Ada Miceli. She is survived by many including her Alumni grandchildren Karlie Miceli '21 and Ella Miceli '24.

 

  • the Labowsky Family and the Class of 1965 on the passing of James Labowsky '65. Jim served two tours of duty in Vietnam in the Navy. Thank you Jim for your service.

 

  • the Hamrick and Glerum Families and the Class of 1965 on the passing of Linda Glerum Hamrick '65 and her husband Neil. She is survived by many including her alumni siblings Diane Glerum Zoerner '61 and Larry Glerum '64.

 

  • Ed Evans and his family on the passing of his wife Catherine Bisciglia Evans ‘66. Catherine is survived by many including her Alumni sister Barbara Bisciglia Adams ‘70.

 

May 2025:

  • the Mercier Family and the Class of 1964 on the passing of Army Veteran Terrence Mercier '64.

 

  • Patricia Fliess Kaminiski '67 on the passing of her husband Richard Kaminski '66. Richard was a proud Marine Corps Veteran and is survived by many including his Alumni siblings in law Joseph Fliess '69, Timothy Fliess '70, and Irene Fliess Rossi '72. He was predeceased by his twin brother Paul '65 and his brother in law Lawrence Fliess '66.

 

  • Cox Family and the Class of 1959 on the passing of Frank Cox '59. He is survived by many including his alumni brother Hugh '67.

 

  • Kathleen Fischbach Zuffa '65 on the passing of her husband Michael Zuffa '64. Mike is survived by many including his alumni sister Kathleen Zuffa Frederich '60.

 

  • the Hubbard and Jensen Families and the Class of 1963 on the passing of Karen Jensen Hubbard '63.

 

  • the Bernacchi Family and St Mary's Class of 1957 on the passing of Patricia Bernacchi '57. She is survived by many including her Alumni sister Linda Bernacchi Wikel '63. She was predeceased by her Alumni sister Carole Bernacchi Nesgood '61.

 

  • the Kratowicz Family on the pass Sally Kratowicz. She is survived by many including her alumni children Tim '71, Kathy '73 (Fred Saldana '67), Bob '76 (Sue '75), Karen '78 and Janice '80. Sally was predeceased by her son Jim '82.

 

  • the Yacukowicz Family and the Class of 1967 on the recent passing of John Yacukowicz '67. He is survived by many including his alumni siblings Patricia '65 and Peter '76.

 

April 2025:

 

  • the Yuenkel Family and the Class of 1970 on the passing of William "Wild Bill" Yuenkel '70. He is survived by many including his Alumni siblings Barb Niles '67, and Jim '65 and his wife Patti '67.

 

  • the Morin Family and St Mary's Class of 1955 on the passing of David Morin '55. David proudly served as a member of the Naval Reserve.

 

  •  the Savaglio and Miceli Families and the Class of 1980 on the recent passing of Alumni Association Member CaroLina Savaglio Miceli '80.

 

  • the Family of Ruth Ann Sepanski on her recent passing. She is survived by many including her Alumni sister Lillian Paradise '64 (Ron '61) and her Alumni sister in law Rosemary Fox Sepanski '59.

 

  • Jerry Williams '60 on the passing of his wife Joanne W Michalski Williams '64. Joanne is survived by many including her Alumni children John '89 and Christina '91.

 

  • the Bonn Family as they mourn the loss of Randy Bonn. Randy is survived by many including his Alumni brothers Rick '70 and Robin '75. 

 

  • the Missurelli Family on the passing of Gina Missurelli. She is survived by many including her Alumni son Mark '80 and Alumni Association member daughter Jane Missurelli McTernan '83 (Michael '84). She is also survived by Alumni grandchildren Nicholas '09 (Alessandra '09) and Lucy '16 Hartnell, and Alumni Association member John Michael McTernan '18. In addition she is survived by her sister Rita Martino Ginocchio '61.

 

  • the Mecozzi Family on the passing of Robert Mecozzi. He is survived by many including his alumni sister Debra Mecozzi Alderson '83.

 

  • Sharon Scuglik '67 (Pete Simo '71) on the passing of her father William Scuglik. Bill served in the Navy as a Fireman First Class.

 

  • the Castelli and Barnes Families and the Class of 1975 on the passing of Mary Castelli Barnes '75. She is survived by many including her Alumni siblings Mark Castelli '78 and Carol Castelli Ratliff '79.

 

  • the Rizzo Family on the passing of Michael Rizzo. He is survived by many including his Alumni children Steven '89, Lorie '92 and Mary '95 and his brother Alumni Association Member Ronald '59.

 

  • Susan Principe Stephenson '63 on the passing of her husband Jerome Stephenson.

 

  • the Kiser Family and St Mary's Class of '56 on the passing of Dorothy Kiser '56.

 

March 2025:

 

  • Karen Schuch Ammendola '62 on the passing of her husband Bino Ammendola. He is survived by many including his Alumni son in law Hugh Rafferty '80 and grandchildren Owen '17 and Madeline '13 Rafferty.

 

  • the Dolnik Family on the passing of Mary Dolnik. She is survived by many including her Alumni children Kathleen '68 and James '73.

 

  • the Nighbert Family and the Class of '63 on the passing of Terry Nighbert '63. He is survived by many including his Alumni Brothers-in -Law Michaell '62 and Thomas '66 Gaffney, and Sister-in-Law Patricia Gaffney Yule '60. He was predeceased by his wife Kathleen Gaffney Nighbert '63.

 

  • the Witt Family on the passing of Robin Witt. She is survived by many including her Alumni children Matthew '84, Andrew '85, and Amy '88.

 

  • Kathleen Fortino Mianecki '60 on the passing of her husband Anthony Mianecki.

 

  • the Crema Family and the Class of ‘67 on the passing of David Crema '67. He is survived by many including his Alumni sister Claudia ‘65.   Thank you for your service David

 

  • the Family and Friends of William Schmitt Jr '68 on his recent passing. Bill was a member of the Class of '68. Please take the time to read the wonderful tribute written by Mary Ann Lackovich '64.

 

  • the Lesnik Family and the Class of 1966 on the passing of John Lesnik '66. In addition to his wife Carol, he is survived by many including his brother Joseph '64 who is an Alumni Association member.

 

  • the Chart Family and the Class of 1973 on the passing of George Chart '73. RIP George.

 

  • the Bennett Family and the Class of 1969 on the passing of Alumni Association member Brad Bennett '69. Brad had an illustrious career as an artist. He will be missed.

 

  • the Rush Family and the Class of 1971 on the passing of Danny Rush '71. He is survived by many including his Alumni daughter Racheal '95. Thank you for your service Danny.

 

  • the Biernat Family and the Class of 1963 on the passing of Donna Biernat '63. Sher is survived by many including her Alumni brother Robert '70.

 

  • the Johnston and Misurelli Families and the Class of '66 on the passing of Marie Misurellli Johnston. She is survived by many including her Alumni sisters Sandy '67 and Donna '78. She was predeceased by her husband Gregory Johnston '66.

 

  • the Ferraro and Leonardi Families and the Class of ‘69 on the passing of Mary Leonardi Ferraro.

 

  • the Gallo Family and the Class of '68 on the passing of Peter Gallo. Peter is survived by many including his Alumni siblings Marie '69, Mary (Dennis Serpe) '70, Catherine '75 and Joseph '77.

 

  • the Rosko Family and the Class of '68 on the passing of Leon Rosko '68. He is survived by many including his Alumni brother Eugene '72. He was predeceased by his Alumni brothers Richard '69 and Joseph '72.

 

  • the Chianello and Berman Families on the passing of Frank Chianello. He is survived by many including his alumni daughter Dr Josephine Chianello Berman '83 and grandson Dr Benjamin Berman '15

 

  • the Family of Jack Hill on his recent passing. He is survived by many including his Alumni daughter, Stephanie Hill Strusser '07, and alumni siblings Patrick Leese '64 and Ralph Leese '69.

 

  • the Woodbury and Parker Families on the passing of Mary Woodbury Parker. She is survived by many including her alumni sister Cheryl Woodbury Ladwig '68.

 

February 2025:

 

  • the Nass Family on the passing of Chuck Nass. In addition to his wife Jean, he is survived by his three alumni children Gary '68, Karen '72 (Ron Kirsch '72) and Janet Nass-McDonald '77. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren including alums Adam Kirsch '98 and Karolyn Kirsch '02.

 

  • the Chiappetta Family and the Class of '65 on the passing of Dick Chiappetta '65. He is survived by his wife Susan and his 3 children and 6 grandchildren. He was predeceased by his Alumni brother David '77 and sister Carol '60.

 

  • Mary Ann McKenna Schroeder '64 and Family on the passing of her husband Charles Schroeder Sr '64. An Army Veteran, Chuck is survived by many including his Alumni children Michelle '85, Deborah '86, Charles Jr '90 and Carrie '90. In addition he is survived by his Alumni siblings William '65 and Sue Schroeder Chacon '79.

 

  •  the Hennessey Family on the passing of Thomas "Mark" Hennessey. In addition to his wife Linda, he is survived by many including his Alumni sons Patrick '98 and Timothy '01.

 

  • the Sturycz Family on the passing of Paul Sturycz. He is survived by many including his alumni siblings, Theresa '61, Joan '63, Barbara '64, Helen '65, Mary '67, and Tom '68.

 

  • the Collins Family on the passing of Nancy Kressel Collins. She is survived by many including her alumni daughter Marlene Collins Gross '80.

 

  • the Mazzarelli Family on the passing of Ray Mazzarelli. He is survived by many including his Alumni brother Stephen '66 and alumni brother in law Jerry herrick '68.

 

  • the Czarnecki Fanily on the passing of Janice Czarnecki. She is survived by many including her Alumni children Thomas '75, Gerald '77, Richard '80, and Karen '83 (Jim Teunas '83).

 

  • the Paupore Family on the passing of Gerald Paupore. He is survived by many including his Alumni grandsons. Ryan '22 and Sam '21.

 

  • the Woodbury and Belmonte Families on the passing of Matilde Woodbury. She is survived by many including her Alumni children Pamela '81 and Thomas '86 and her Alumni nephew Joseph Belmonte '08 and niece

 

  • Alexis Matalas Land '65 on the passing of her husband Tommy Land.

 

January 2025:

  • Patricia Kluka Anderson-Kamps '64 and her family on the passing of her husband Dick Kamps.

 

  • the Durbin family on the passing of Delvin Durbin. He is survived by many including his Alumni children Michael '67, Catherne '67 and Paulette (Paula Wegner) '68. He was predeceased by his alumni daughter Patricia '70.

 

  • the family of Frank Rizzo who had attended St Joes. He is survived by many including his alumni brother Charles '86.

 

December 2024:

  • the entire Matoska Family on the passing of Mary Matoska. She is survived by many including her Alumni children Anne Matoska Curry '80, Michael Matoska '83 and Thomas Matoska '84, and also her Alumni grandchildren Matthew '16 and Elizabeth '20 Curry.

 

  • Janine Setter Miller '76 and her entire family on the passing of her dear husband Brian Miller '80.

 

  • Marietta Mengo '68 and her entire Family on the passing of her dear Husband Gerald Mengo. Gerry is survived by many including his Alumni brother in law Jerry Fani '82. He was predeceased by his two Alumni brothers in law Frank Fani '65 and Bruno Fani '66.

 

  • The Alumni Association joins the SJCA Community in mourning the loss of our beloved Coach, Teacher and Friend, Robert Karnes. He is survived by his loving wife Mary LaMacchia Karnes '55 and many many family members. Those include his Alumni sons and daughters in law Robert '75, Richard '79 (Tina Tirabassi Karnes '79), and Thomas '85 (Monica Del Conte Karnes '85), His Alumni grandchildren include Cassidy '13, Emma '15 and Lily Karnes '19. Thank you Bob for your service. Rest in Peace.

 

 

  • the Schumacher Family and the Class of '71 on the passing of Mark Schumacher '71.

 

  • Viola Paura Filippello '62 and her entire Family on the passing of her dear husband David Filippello. He was predeceased by his Alumni sister Beth Filippello Madison '74.

 

November 2024:

  • the Ziccarelli Family on the passing of James Ziccarelli. He is survived by many including his Alumni sister Rosemary Ziccarelli Ruffalo '62.

 

  • the Cholak family on the passing of Michael Cholak. In addition to his wife Julie, he is survived by many relatives and friends including his in-laws Alumni Janet Kuryanowicz '65 and Ron Kuryanowicz '65.

 

  • Charmaine Gelsone Robinson '70 and her family on the recent passing of her husband Robert Robinson. Rob is survived by many including his two Alumni children Robert III '96 and Marisa '98.

 

  • the Tabbert Family on the passing of Wayne Tabbert. He is survived by many including his Alumni children Lynn '74, Susan '75 and Jeffry '77 and also his Alumni grandchildren Rebecca '05, Jacob '07 and Amy '09.

 

  • the Arzt and Schultz Families and the Class of 1959 on the passing of Ruth Schultz Arzt '59. She is survived by many including her Alumni sister Jane '63. She was predeceased by her Alumni brother Richard '53.

 

  • the Kovochich Family on the passing of Ed Kovochich. Ed was a former Principal of St Joseph Catholic Academy.