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