Class Notes / In Memoriam

The class notes/obituaries below correspond with the June 16, 2025 edition of the Alumni eNewsletter.

 

 

Class Notes

1969

John (Jack) DuBois was recognized in March 2025 with the Lifetime Achievement Award from the New Jersey Directors of Athletics Association, celebrating his 52 years of dedication to high school athletics in New Jersey.

1971

Several members of the Class of 1971 from Connecticut have been gathering for lunch every two months since reconnecting at their 50th Reunion in 2021.

Pictured left to right: Bill Esposito, Wayne Shepperd, Ray Valade, Melanie Demarais, Bill Kelley, Dan Micari P’97, Rich Giannino, and Mike Wilbur P’15.

1976

Paul Phillips ’76 and Mike “Gramps” Burlas ’76, P’07 have been spotted bringing laughter and spirit to local golf tournaments—dressed in costume to entertain fellow golfers and spectators alike.

2013

Charlsey Lynn Penney G’13 was honored with the Leadership Award from the Massachusetts School Counselors Association (MASCA). A licensed school counselor at Challenge & Reach Academy and a member of the Central Mass Association of School Counselors, Charlsey was nominated by four colleagues for her outstanding leadership in the field at both the local and state levels. Read More (Page 6)

2016/17

Jacqueline (Raftery) Cola ’17 and Ralph Cola ’16 were married on June 9, 2024, at St. Anne-St. Patrick Parish & Shrine in Sturbridge. They chose the location for its special connection to the Assumptionists and were honored to have Fr. John Franck, AA, Fr. Ronald Sibugan, AA, and Fr. Alex Castro, AA, preside over the Mass. The celebration was made even more special with many fellow Greyhounds in attendance.

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In Memoriam

Magda Castellvi deMoor

April 12, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/legacyremembers/magda-demoor-obituary?id=58572714

Magda was a Professor Emeritus at AU – Professor, Chair of the Foreign Language Department, Director of the Latin America Studies Program

David S. Ashe ’78

May 11, 2025

https://www.chapmanfuneral.com/obituaries/David-Sherwood-Ashe?obId=42546580

Robert “Bob” G. Fratto ’82

May 11, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/robert-fratto-obituary?id=58386046

Lisa K. (Kowal) Aijala ’87

May 14, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/wfmz/name/lisa-aijala-obituary?id=58425701

William L. Carrigan AP’64

May 16, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/name/william-carrigan-obituary?id=58414383#obituary

Elizabeth “Liz” K. (O’Donnell) Jonsson ‘74

May 23, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/eastbayri/name/elizabeth-jonsson-obituary?id=58514439

Jacqueline A. Heaton CE’90

May 27, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/352today/name/jacqueline-heaton-obituary?id=58511717

Christina L. Poulin ‘80

May 31, 2025

https://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/christina-poulin-obituary?id=58543799

James “Jim” M. Rutledge ‘74

June 1, 2025

https://www.patriotledger.com/obituaries/pneo1194566

William “Bill” C. Madaus G’63

June 13, 2025

https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/bostonglobe/name/william-madaus-obituary?id=58637080