Our thoughts and prayers are with....

April 2025:

 

• 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

 

February 2025:

 

• 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.

 

January 2025:

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

 

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 Paglianoni Family on the passing of Diane Pagliaroni. She is survived by many including her Alumni Sister Patty Pagliaroni '68.

 

• 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.