Peter Rogerson passed away on January 3, 2026, at the age of 100. A US Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War, he was very active in the alumni association and was a longtime season ticket holder for football and basketball. He was even present for the Doug Flutie “Hail Mary” pass against Miami.

Guy Brigida has been married to Ann Larkin for 69 years. They have three boys: Michael, James, and Robert. Guy retired from the computer field and is residing in Hyannis.

Charlie Costello reflects on his interesting 35-plus-year career in military and federal civil service. He’s participated in a lot of civic engagement and community service. He is especially blessed to have seven children, eight grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren, and he has welcomed their spouses into the family. Anne is Charlie’s love of 70 years.

Class correspondent: Mary Lynn Strovink-Daukas // strovink.geo@yahoo.com

Marge Callahan is a proud member of the pioneering Class of ’56 at the School of Education. She notes that they faced many hurdles but have wonderful memories. She gratefully remembers Fr. Leonard, whose homilies inspired her to become a lay apostle at the Navajo Nation for two years. Marge is still traveling and playing golf, and she retired after 39 years of teaching.

David Rico is aging in place at his home in Pompano Beach, Florida. His wife passed three years ago, so he is taking care of himself. His 91st birthday was on March 18. David just got a renewal for his driver’s license—good for six years! He would love to hear from his classmates. // Anne Gagnon Moran ’57, MS’61, gives a shout-out to the nurses of the Class of ’57! She was happy to connect with Barbara Higgins Cosgrove last June at her 90th birthday celebration. Anne tells her class that as they prepare to enter this next decade of their lives, they should be thankful for their blessings and their great education at the BC School of Nursing! // Joe Berkeley, a Double Eagle who graduated from BC High in 1953, died peacefully at home in Darien, Connecticut, on March 16. Joe received a master’s degree in business from Suffolk University and enjoyed a successful career in finance before retiring early and spending many years on Cape Cod, where he would occasionally enjoy a cup of coffee with Fr. Leahy in Osterville. Joe is survived by five children and eight grandchildren, all of whom benefit from the education and values instilled in him at BC.

Billy Monahan made it to his 65th Reunion in 2023, and he got a shout-out from Fr. Leahy there. He didn’t see other 1950s graduates, but he enjoyed meeting those from the 1960s. He writes that he “never appreciated the tension over the draft lottery.” Billy’s son, Mark ’01, and his wife, Teresa Lin ’01, had their 25th Reunion in May, so Billy attended as a babysitter for their daughters Kaia and Sydney. // Ellen Every Yavel writes that she and her husband of 60 years are well. They spent February in Puerto Rico and are now spending the summer in their home in Harwich Port, Massachusetts. They would love to see any graduates who’d like to visit them there.

Hon. Ed Reynolds is happy to report that his fourth great-grandson, Jack, has arrived; he now has 31 grandchildren and great-grandchildren in all. Also, Ed has been inducted into the USA 80+ Hockey Hall of Fame. He still works full-time in law, in addition to skiing and playing golf and hockey (jersey #24). // Patricia Z. Middleton writes with the sad news that Beatrice Rae Love passed away last summer. They were friends from day one of their journey through BC. Bea helped and supported Patricia a great deal, and her humor got them through tough times. // Madeline Collins Plansky passed away on July 1 last year, surrounded by her family, after a short illness. One of her proudest moments was accepting the diploma on behalf of the School of Education graduates at the 1959 Commencement ceremony. She joins her husband, Bernie Plansky ’60, whom she met at an Irish cèilidh at the Heights. They had seven children, all of whom can sing the BC fight song by heart. // Concetta “Tina” Tenaglia Fitzgerald, a 1963 graduate of Regis College and the wife of John Fitzgerald for 62 years, died on January 28, 2026, after a massive stroke in Walnut Creek, California. She was the mother of five and grandmother of six. John says it was a 62-year love story. // Peter McLaughlin passed away on December 25. He was a deeply beloved alumnus and devoted volunteer leader who served as president of the Boston College Alumni Association Board of Directors and was a member on several Reunion committees. He served as board chair of St. Columbkille Partnership School and held key appointments within BC University Advancement and the Office of the President. Peter had a profound impact on the alumni community and will leave a lasting legacy for generations.

Class correspondent: Bill Appleyard // bill.appleyard@verizon.net

Tom Cunnally, a Double Eagle, attended a recent event at BC High and the Veterans Day event at BC. At both events, students thanked him for his service and were interested in what he did as a marine. It was very special to Tom and the other veterans. // Pauline Leonard, who is originally from Boston, married her first husband, Gordon, and lived with him in Riverside, Rhode Island. Gordon passed away in 1990, and a few years later, Pauline married her second husband, Bob, and moved to Barrington. After the loss of Bob, she moved to Virginia. She now lives in a senior living apartment with her dog, Koto, near her eldest son. She has met some amazing people there and loves the area.

In February, Jerry Long sold his home in Martinez, Georgia, where he lived for 18 years with many happy memories. Since February 2025, he has been living at Revela at Evans, an assisted living place. It’s a very nice and well-run place, with good activities, and he has met many other happy residents. He highly recommends it! // Anthony Bertolino passed away on November 19. He was the husband of Patricia E. Bertolino, and they had celebrated 65 years of marriage together. He is survived by his daughters Ina “Missie” Bankes ’87 (the wife of Rowland “Chip” Bankes) and Elizabeth H. Aylmer ’91 (the fiancée of Brett DeGayner). Anthony’s grandchildren are C. Bankes (fiancé of Megan Pitts), Jennifer P. Bankes (girlfriend of Robert Holberg), John A. Aylmer (partner of Sidney Moore), and Patrick T. Aylmer Jr.

Carol Dougherty Hollyday just celebrated her 42nd year as a realtor at WIlliam Pitt Sotheby’s International Real Estate. Her office is in New Canaan, Connecticut. She covers the markets in New Canaan, Darien, Wilton, Stamford, and Norwalk. She is married to Jim Hollyday, and together they have 10 children, 10 grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren. // William Lundregan ’62, JD’67; Paul Deeley; Ronald Dyer; Sam Fardy; and Robert Capalbo ’62, MA’74, PhD’90, are several of the classmates who gather on most first Fridays of the month at the Venezia Restaurant in Boston. All are invited. If anyone is interested in attending, email Eileen Corazzini Faggiano. // Bill Donovan, an outstanding scorer and captain of the Boston College basketball team, died in Gainesville, Florida. He and Joan, his high school sweetheart, were married for 63 years and had three children. Our condolences to all.

Class correspondent: Eileen Corazzini Faggiano // efaggiano5@gmail.com

Roger Breen received a master of arts at Teachers College, Columbia University, in 1969. He taught mathematics and English at the Windward School, in White Plains, New York, from 1963 to 1968. He then taught the same subjects at Southside Country Day School from 1968 to 1976. He later taught at FJC, FCCJ, and Florida State College at Jacksonville, where he was an adjunct professor in mathematics from 1970 to 1976 before becoming a full-time professor in mathematics and composition from 1976 to 2008. He then worked there as an adjunct again from 2008 to 2020. // Bill Shaw taught at Le Moyne College and North Carolina State University for a combined 52 years. He retired three years ago. Since then, he has published a memoir of his godfather’s World War II experiences, titled Fellowship of Dust: The WWII Journey of Sergeant Frank Shaw, as well as a novel dealing with an Irish family’s trauma and recovery during the Troubles, titled On the Run. Bill also regularly publishes a Substack newsletter called Wormwood: Reflections on a Shattered Nation. // George “Dizzy” Desnoyers is tickled to have Desnoyers’ Law: A Universal Law of Metaphysics named after himself. Although he has always enjoyed his nickname of “Dizzy,” he says he’s now considering changing it to “Plato.” // Robert “Smitty” Smith writes that he is fortunate at 85 to be spry enough to continue competitive rowing. He raced in Monaco with Prince Albert and sits the seven-seat in the USMC eight. Smitty and Linda just celebrated 62 years of marriage. The last of their nine grandchildren have graduated from college and are gainfully employed, and life is good. He misses his BC classmates and hopes all is well. // Gerald “Jerry” E. Farrell Sr. ’63, JD’66, retired in January as town attorney of Wallingford, Connecticut. He spent 42 years at the town’s law department: 28 as assistant town attorney and 14 as town attorney. Jerry continues in private practice in Wallingford with his twin daughters, Ann Farrell, JD’94, and Christine Farrell Grochowski, JD’94.

Class correspondent: Ed Rae // raebehan@verizon.net

Richard “Dick” DiMase ’64, MEd’66, was honored by the Boys & Girls Club of Northern Rhode Island (BCGNRI) with the Edward R. Alger, Jr. Lifetime Achievement Award. A cornerstone of the BCGNRI since 1982, Dick has served on its executive committee for over 40 years. He and his wife, Mary Lu, will celebrate 60 years of marriage in 2026. They are blessed with two children, Donna ’89 and Robert ’91, and four grandchildren: Serena, Chloe, Nicolas, and Sofia. // Bob Fuicelli and crew are celebrating 40 years in “The Mile High City” [Denver]. Everyone is aboard there except two grandsons in Canada, who are in high school and playing hockey. Their father and uncle are both lawyers in Denver, and Aunt Andrea has worked as a nurse there for more than 20 years. A big event is coming: the boys and dad are playing Pebble Beach in June. Dick is stocking up with his Pro V1s in advance. Dick watched the Beanpot with Denver BC alums. He saw lots of young sparkling faces. “Carrying on, carrying on,” he concludes. // Marshall Hoffman, president of Hoffman & Hoffman Worldwide, placed a 30-page cover story in the November National Geographic on the International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the $27 billion fusion demonstration plant being built in southern France by 35 nations. When it starts up, ITER will produce massive carbon-free energy. Marshall expects that ITER and its staff of 1,500 will win a Nobel Prize. Marshall and Birgitta, his Swedish wife of 57 years, will spend the summer in southern Sweden. // Joan and Brian Condon proudly share that their son, Matt Kraft, has been selected as a recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship. Matt is a full professor at Brown University who received his doctorate in education from Harvard University. Matt served as an economic advisor in the Biden administration. His Guggenheim Fellowship will allow him to continue his pursuit of rational improvements to our country’s evolving educational policies. // James Spillane, S.J., ’64, MA’68, MDiv’76, writes that on April 24, his university and Gramedia publishing launched “Spirituality and Work,” held at the graduate studies building’s indoor badminton courts. At the event, a Jesuit economics professor lectured to colleagues and friends working in tourism. The event featured Bapak GKR Bendara and highlights Dr. Mona Siddiqui’s book Hospitality and Islam. The event aimed to promote the university’s graduate programs and highlight the contributions made by its Center for Tourism Research and Development’s 40-year legacy. // Gerald S. Pierce passed away in Boston on January 17. In the 1960s, Jerry was on the faculty at Newton College of the Sacred Heart before owning and serving as head chef at the Peasant Stock Restaurant in Somerville in 1970.

Bob Daly, S.J., STL’64, celebrated the 75th year of his entrance into the Jesuits. He now resides happily at Campion Center in Weston.

Rick Fortin sold his house in Bedford, New Hampshire, and moved into what had been a six-month home in The Villages, in Florida. Rick is still working for H&R Block, and Betty is still working for Walmart. // John Feeney is now 13 years into retirement from the Foreign Service. He sees fellow DC-area resident Paul Belford regularly. For the past eight years, John and his wife have supported Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger with fundraisers at their farm in Boston [sic], Virginia. // Mike Jones spent three weeks in Bulgaria and Romania in September to complete his European journey, after having already completed journeys in Asia and North America. The food and people were great, and it was a wonderful experience. He also had a great time at the Class of 1965 Reunion with his old friends. Mike is paying close attention to the BC baseball team! // Nina Kilimnik has retired from her work as a nurse practitioner in community health and veterans affairs. She loved her career. She now lives in a retirement community: Great Island at the Pinehills, in Plymouth. Nina keeps busy with her friends and various activities. She has six wonderful grandchildren. // Mr. Jean Gérard Dolan of Englewood, Florida, passed away peacefully on February 18. Jean was a proud Double Eagle who graduated from BC High in 1961 and BC in 1965, with a bachelor’s in economics. Jean served in the US Coast Guard from 1965 to 1970, and he married Faith Ann Elliott Burdette-Straw. They had two children, Thérèse-Marie and Gérard Elliott, and four grandchildren. Faith passed away in 2022. Jean worked for 35 years as an IT specialist, programmer, analyst, and manager. He and Faith retired to Englewood in 2001.

Class correspondent: Patricia Harte // patriciaharte@me.com

Dan Madden now lives in Sun City Center, Florida, with Judy and their lovebird, Sunshine. He hopes to hear from classmates. After a career in economic development work, he returned in 2018 to his love for history. Since then, he has written books on ancient and American history, aimed for a general audience. This led to him teaching classes for seniors, and having a blast doing it. A late bloomer, he has published short plays for seniors on the Greek hero Alcibiades and the Battle of Saratoga. You can find them on Amazon. // Tim O’Leary ’66, JD’69, has published his fifth novel in the Connor McNeil mystery series. Parts Unknown draws readers deep into the traditions, haunts, and pleasure spots of South Boston, with an explosive side trip to Chicago and the deadly underworld of mobsters and hired killers. This mystery is laced with sharp humor, memorable new and familiar characters, rich local color, and enough twists, secrets, and shifting loyalties to keep you turning pages late into the night. // Rick Blasser’s granddaughter, Kate Ham ’26, has graduated from the Carroll School of Management. Kate was a member of the Boston College women’s hockey team and played in 141 games for the Eagles, who finished third in the 2026 Hockey East conference. // Robert Gair reflects that the most humbling and rewarding elements of our time on Earth are to be a servant for Jesus; to visit prisons and convert their residents to the Catholic faith; to bring communion to the elderly; and to serve as a lector at Mass. God Bless. // Lorraine and Ed Manning have moved from South Carolina to Massachusetts, on Plum Island. They have been blessed with their first grandchild, beautiful Charlotte Lorraine. The wait was worth it!

Bill Watters, S.J., STB’66, founded three Jesuit schools in Baltimore: St. Ignatius Loyola Academy (1993), Cristo Rey Jesuit High School (2007), and the Loyola School (2017). He continues as an active member of the boards of trustees at all three schools. The schools have a combined student population of more than 650 pupils on full scholarships. Rev. Watters will receive an honorary degree at Le Moyne College’s graduation exercises this May. // Peter Norstrand, JD’66, writes that this year marks the 60th anniversary of the Capital Punishment Survey sponsored by the Legal Defense Fund of the NAACP. For the survey, 28 law students from around the country, including Peter, spent the summer of 1965 in the South researching the discriminatory application of capital punishment in rape cases. Peter’s team covered the states of Arkansas, North Carolina, and Virginia. Other teams covered the remaining states of the Confederacy. The results of this survey were presented to the Supreme Court. // Peter Myerson, JD’66, has a new novel available on Kindle, Illusions of Escape, a thriller set in Vietnam and Martha’s Vineyard in 1965. It follows his earlier novel Heroes in a Different Time, which describes the difficulty of knowing friend from enemy during the Vietnam War. Peter is retired from his law practice but happily continues to write his stories. // Deborah “Debby” Bessonny Gilden, MEd’66, PhD, gave a talk on cerebral visual impairment at the California State University Northridge Assistive Technology Conference in March. Her audience was engaged by the condition’s unusual and paradoxical manifestations, along with Debby’s entertaining PowerPoint. She is spreading the word about this “hidden” visual impairment that has the dubious distinction of being the number one cause of bilateral visual impairment among children in developed countries.

Peter Lincoln is enjoying retirement in Scituate and Truro, Massachusetts, although he’s still spending time as a director at Liberty Bay Credit Union. He had dinner in Washington, DC, with Rep. Stephen Lynch, JD’91, while there for the national credit unions conference. He was also fortunate to see Joe Cappadona ’67, MSW’75, in Scituate. Peter has started skiing again this year, and after an awkward start, it’s been a blast. He recommends visiting the McMullen Museum of Art on the BC Brighton Campus for great speakers and art presentations! // Gerard Gaughan, MD, is the recipient of the 2025 Tufts University Lifetime Service Award. Dr. Gaughan has been a teacher and mentor at the school for more than 50 years. He has served on multiple committees and collaborated with the medical school leadership to create innovative programs that support students from communities that are underrepresented in medicine. // The Class of 1967 offers its condolences to Peter Gately on the passing of his wife Carol, MEd’68. Both Peter and Carol were very active and supportive of the Great Class of ’67.

Class correspondents: Mary-Anne and Charles Benedict // mainside55@gmail.com

Jim Boucher was employed for 30 years in pension administration, then 15 years at a library. Now he writes poetry. His poem “traverse” celebrates the process of endeavoring, whether it be hiking a mountaintop, studying for a college degree, making a marriage proposal, experiencing pregnancy, or engaging in any creative pursuit: Reliant says sure / Watchful someday ensuing / Beckoned with pleasure / Hopeful somewhat enduring / Reckoned to measure / Faithful somehow ensuring / Radiant treasure // Don McCartney and Ed McDonald attended a luncheon where classmate John Feore was inducted into the Library of American Broadcasting Hall of Fame as a “Giant of Broadcasting and Electronic Arts.” Bill Whitaker of 60 Minutes presented the award at Gotham Hall in New York City. John recently retired from a distinguished career in communications law, in which he represented many of the nation’s leading TV broadcasters. // Russ Mojcher and his wife recently moved to Lewes, Delaware, following a 40-plus-year career with the State of Connecticut. They were delighted to learn that their next-door neighbor is also a BC alum. Russ passes along greetings to the whole gang of Roncalli. // John Young and his wife, Pat, welcomed their 18th grandchild, Cecilia Pearl, last Father’s Day. How very apropos—heartiest congratulations!

Class correspondent: Judith Day // jnjday@aol.com

Patricia L. Lyndell Cassidy ’69, MA’70, a resident of Reading, Massachusetts, for 48 years, passed away at the Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington on January 20, 2026. She was 79 years of age. Patricia was born in Cambridge on January 13, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Harry K. and Mary G. Mader Lyndell. Patricia grew up in Somerville and then Malden, attending Malden Public Schools and then Boston College. She was the beloved wife of Terrence A. Cassidy of Lincoln, whom she married in 1977.

Class correspondent: Jim Littleton // jim.littleton@gmail.com

Mary Cabrini Nellis, R.S.M., MEd’69, (née June Elizabeth Nellis) died on May 7, 2025, in Albany, New York. A Sister of Mercy for 79 years, she was a dedicated reading specialist. She spent 50 years teaching in Albany and beyond. Known for finding God in nature, Sr. Cabrini was a gifted gardener and bird enthusiast. She is survived by five siblings and predeceased by two. A proud Daughters of the American Revolution member, her contagious joy and ministry of presence touched many lives.

Pat Louzan McGrath is happily splitting her time between Hull and Key West, Florida. Working for Keller Williams Realty in both Massachusetts and Florida, she finds her days on the beach(es) very busy and fulfilling! // Dennis Daly lives in Salem with his wife, Joanne. They have four adult children. He has worked as the union leader of a 9,000-member industrial union at General Electric. He has also worked as a department head and purchasing agent for the City of Salem, and as a director of community corrections for the state of Massachusetts. He has published 11 books of poetry and poetic translations. // Tony Bryk ’70, H’10, participated in BC’s new lifelong learning program, Boston College Companions. He enjoyed being in classrooms with bright, committed young people and being a part of the engaging Companions community that formed. He is continuing this year as visiting scholar in the Lynch School of Education and Human Development. // Mark Nelson Fohlin, of Gorham, Maine, died on March 26 from multiple system atrophy. He was in hospice and was with his wife and three daughters when he passed. He lived a full life with rewarding work and travel, a devoted family, friends, and a camp in Maine that he loved. He faced the challenges of his last several years with strength and determination to live each day to its fullest. At the end, he knew he had lived a wonderful life, and he was thankful for everything he had experienced. He was loved.

Class correspondent: Dennis “Razz” Berry // dennisj.berry@gmail.com

Hon. Gerard J. Boyle has been appointed by the Governor of New Hampshire as the administrator of the Youth Detention Center Settlement Fund. Boyle is a retired circuit court judge and retired US Marine colonel judge advocate who is extremely active on numerous nonprofit and civic executive boards. Last year, he was awarded the Silver Buffalo Award, Scouting America’s highest recognition for outstanding service to youth on a national level. // Tom Burke ’71, MBA’81, reached the end of his 50-year career as a BC sports announcer at the final home hockey game of the season. He started in football in 1976, when BC beat Texas 14–13 in the home opener. He announced football for 42 years. In hockey, he announced the last two seasons of McHugh Forum’s existence. He then moved to take the mic at Conte Forum. At his final game, former coach Jerry York presented him with a BC jersey with number 40, representing his years as BC hockey announcer. // Rita Mullane ’71, MST’80, and Bill Cashman recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in August. Bill and Rita met at BC. Bill would always come late to class and Rita’s friends, unbeknownst to Bill, would always save a seat right next to Rita. Bill finally caught on and asked her out. Rita thanks all of her friends for saving Bill a seat. They now have two kids and seven grandkids.

Class correspondent: Jim Macho // jmacho@mac.com

After a wonderful 40-year career practicing medicine in Connecticut, Brian Van Linda and his wife have retired to Martha’s Vineyard and the west coast of Florida. Their three children and four grandchildren are healthy and happy. Brian is still hoping one of the grandchildren finds their way to Chestnut Hill. He maintains contact with Paul Bevilacqua, Larry O’Reilly, Jim Hyfantis, and Pat Segerson. He is grateful for all his good fortune and for his time at BC. // Arthur Makar has been elected to the Theatre World Awards board of directors. These awards have been given in recognition of outstanding Broadway debuts since 1945. Arthur completes his three-year term as co-chair of Boston College’s LGBTQ+ Alumni Council in June. // Arlene Dolan Tierney Lynch, a graduate of the School of Nursing, returned there 25 years later and graduated from the FNP program. She is the very proud mother of Brendan Tierney and Shauna Lynch. She enjoyed a rewarding career in behavioral health at McLean Hospital, and retired from the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bedford in 2016. In 2025, at age 75, Arlene was blessed with the birth of her first grandchild, Rowan! // Bob Carlson and his wife, Linda, recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Bob is retired from the Social Security Administration. He splits his time between Maine and upstate New York. // Exploring the Thought of Jane Jacobs: The Conversation of Cities, by Richard Keeley ’72, MA’78, MBA’89, was published by Hamilton/Bloomsbury in January. // Larry Edgar attended the BC-Stanford football game last September along with his wife, Suthy, and Jim Fallon ’73 and his wife, Ruth. Larry has attended BC football games in 17 different stadiums. // Bob Rheaume ’72, MBA’80, died in January 2025. A group of his classmates gathered in Elkridge, Maryland, in July 2025 to reminisce and celebrate Bob’s life. Bob self-published several Boston photo books, including two that celebrated immigrant communities. A compilation of his works was displayed in a continuous slideshow during the event. In attendance were Al Duda, Tom Murphy, Andy Brown, Jerry Riley, Drew Dowdell, John Cullen, George Fredericks, Pete Maher, Jack Looney, and Bob Rapoza. // A proud graduate of Boston College, Arthur J. DeBlois III entered eternal life on January 8, 2026, after a life lived with quiet strength, deep devotion, and steady purpose. Born in Providence, Rhode Island, and raised in Pawtucket, Art carried New England in his bones—its work ethic, loyalty, and understated sense of honor. He was a man who did not seek attention, yet whose presence was unmistakable: confident in leadership, and unwavering in character.

Class correspondent: Larry Edgar // ledgar72@gmail.com

Maureen Kelley spent 46 years as a registered nurse and nurse practitioner before retiring in 2019. She couldn’t totally give it up and volunteered with the Howard County, Maryland, Health Department in its Medical Reserve Corps. She supports the Village in Howard, doing home/client assessments and friendly visits: “It takes a village to keep a senior in their home.” The organization started in Boston and is now countrywide. Her four grandchildren also keep her busy, but there is always time to come up to New England to see old friends and family.

Class correspondent: Patricia DiPillo // perseus813@aol.com

E. Paul Colella, PhD, recently retired after a 43-year career in the philosophy department at Xavier University in Cincinnati. He was encouraged to pursue graduate studies in philosophy by his Boston College mentors Dr. Joseph, Dr. Thomas Blakely, and Fr. John Rock. His professional focus was classical American thought from Emerson to William James.

Class correspondents: Jane Crimlisk // crimliskp@gmail.com, Patricia McNabb Evans // patricia.mcnabb.evans@gmail.com

Michael Redmond retired after seven years as executive director of the Upper Valley Haven, which provides shelter, housing, and food to people in need living in the Upper Valley of Vermont and New Hampshire. It was the best job ever! // In the Fall 2026 semester, Tom Kniffen will start as an adjunct professor of law at the University of Connecticut School of Law. He will teach Veterans Law and Theory, which involves litigating in federal courts on behalf of veterans and their dependents. He is a veteran of military service in the United States Air Force as a staff judge advocate. // As if Joe Zornik needed something else to do, he added pickleball to swimming three times per week, playing tennis twice per week, going to the gym three times per week, and a little work here and there. There is a nice pickleball complex 15 minutes from his house, with indoor courts and a nationally ranked teaching professional. It’s an interesting game. // Anne Camille Maher Talley ’75, MBA’82, has been elected to serve as secretary and a member of the executive committee of the board of the American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists. This continues her volunteer work to end abortion and support young families, work she has done since retiring from Merck in 2012. // On May 3, Bob Casey and C-61 roommate Bill Conley participated in the “Bike the Boros” in New York City with their friend Glen Crevier and Bob’s two sons, Matt and Brian. Bob will be riding in his fourth Pan-Mass Challenge on August 1 and 2 to raise money for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund. The ride will be 177 miles, over two days, from Holy Cross (for the first time) to Provincetown. // Mark C. Kiley recently published Jesus and the Reign of God in John. // Marianne Riggio ’75, MEd’76, passed away on February 4. For more than 40 years, she served as a dedicated and accomplished educator at the Perkins School for the Blind. Her influence extended far beyond the classroom. She worked both nationally and internationally to design and advance programs for deafblind individuals. In recognition, she received the Anne Sullivan Medal from Perkins and the Lifetime Achievement award from Deafblind International.

Class correspondent: Hellas M. Assad // hellasdamas@hotmail.com

Jill Tapper, MSW’75, was on campus recently after 50 years for a medical study. Since retiring in 2021, after 50-plus years as an independently practicing social worker, she now participates as a “lab rat.” One of the more recent medical studies was in McGuinn, and that building was familiar, but much of BC looked new! // Arnold Goldstein, MEd’75, shares that his wife, Sandra Ziman Goldstein, MEd’75, passed away on August 25 last year. She grew up in Newton and became a lifelong educator who dedicated herself to teaching adult students studying for their GED diplomas in Broward County, Florida.

John Strollo says hello to the BC community. // Robin Cook-Nobles retired from Wellesley College in July 2024, where she worked for 38 years, including as director of the counseling service for 33 years. A Camellia Student Leadership Award was named in her honor: the Dr. Robin Cook-Nobles Resilience in Leadership Award. Also, in September 2024, the Wellesley Centers for Women honored her with the Capstone Award for leadership of the Stone Center Counseling Service for over three decades of work and achievement in translating relational-cultural theory into action. // Ginny Greeley Champagne retired in 2013 after 35 years as a speech/language pathologist in Andover, Massachusetts. She now lives in Falmouth and is enjoying family and friends. She has traveled to several countries and loves experiencing other cultures, history, and ways of life. She is the proud nana of one child, Henry, who will have a new brother or sister in the fall of 2026. Ginny reflects that occasional gatherings of alumni are always fun, and catching up with each other’s lives continues long friendships and connections. // As the new class correspondent, Ginny Greeley Champagne is excited to begin sharing notes, memories, and experiences of the Class of 1976! She hopes to hear from you with your personal life experiences, accomplishments, meetups with classmates, and news to share with ’76 alumni. She also reminds her class that the inauguration of John T. “Jack” Butler, S.J., will take place on campus October 15–17. Representation from the class is welcomed and anticipated at the event.

Class correspondent: Ginny Greeley Champagne // vchampagne76@gmail.com

Timothy E. Gillane, MA’76, was reelected to the Pomfret, Connecticut, Public Library board of trustees in November; he had already served a six-year term. He is also a member of the Pomfret Democratic Town Committee.

Doxie A. McCoy received the President’s Award from the Washington Association of Black Journalists at the Special Honors Gala of the Washington, DC, chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists. Doxie, a seasoned communications professional and former broadcast journalist, was recognized for making significant contributions to journalism, communications, and the community. She is the public information officer for the DC Office of the People’s Counsel. // Mary Ann Finley Bond’s son, Roman, got married in late 2025 to Caroline Van Son. Mary Ann’s husband, Jeff, unfortunately passed away six years ago, but he was there watching over from above! // Chris Cronauer and his high school sweetheart, now his wife of 45 years, have five children, and their 10th grandchild arrived a year ago. They are traveling as much as possible, sometimes all 22 of them. // Ann Brandewie Manaster and Mandy Jones Pisani rendezvoused in Spain last September to walk the Camino de Santiago. Their advice to Eagles looking for a beautiful and downright awesome adventure: “Just do it!” // Jeff Sennott and his wife, Donna ’80, are celebrating 50 years of marriage in Murrells Inlet, South Carolina. John “Jack” J. Hanwell, S.J., THM’91, is attending and concelebrating the anniversary Mass with vow renewal. Jack and Jeff were classmates and best friends from the BC High class of ’74. // Joe Ramos, MD, is practicing anesthesiology full-time at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, New Jersey. His family and friends are grieving the passing of his angel, Kimmie, who was 40 years old and the mom of three girls. She was three months pregnant when she was diagnosed with stage IV colon cancer. Catherine was born on February 24. Kim was the eldest of Joe’s five children, and she had bachelor’s and master’s degrees in nursing. She met Our Lord on December 10. Joe says he is sure that Kim is in heaven, in the arms of her mother, who passed away at age 37 when Kim was six. Joe is blessed with 10 grandkids: the eldest is 10, and the youngest is nearly a year old.

Class correspondent: Nick Kydes // nicholaskydes@yahoo.com

Jim Curtin wrapped up his 41st year with Boston Development Group on April 16 and can’t believe how the Latin phrase tempus fugit has such meaning when you look back 47 years since graduation. He offers a prayer to all those classmates who have passed and a warm wish for health, wealth, and happiness for those who are still here. “Ever to Excel is our credo; live it and breathe it each and every day,” he concludes. // Peter C. Geromini is retired and still making good use of his degree in history. Recently, he and his son, Paul, toured battlefields of Europe, including a visit to the Lion’s Mound monument overlooking the 1815 battlefield at Waterloo, Belgium.

Class correspondent: Peter J. Bagley // peter@peterbagley.com

Sheila Curry Cole writes that she would like to reconnect! // Cheryl Glover-Huckabey retired from law enforcement as a master sergeant in the State of Connecticut. She now lives in Charlotte, North Carolina. She’s also retired as a driver’s license examiner. Her adult children are James Jr., Ashleigh, and Nia Huckabey; they are college graduates. Nia works in human resources at New England Donor Services. James Jr. is a children’s counselor and youth basketball coach. Ashleigh ran her own vintage shop and works in sales. Cheryl has three grandsons: Levy, Grayson, and Myles. Her BC contacts are Debra Glover McEwen (her sister), James “Huck” Huckabey and Izear Hogan (former BC football players), Doreen Pina ’81, and Jilda Hazzard ’79. // Pete Gedraitis recently retired as Air Force chief counsel for AF Services. In that capacity, he served as special legal adviser for sports, fitness, lodging, and food for the Department of Defense and Air Force. His role in a military capacity was senior Air Force Reserve staff judge advocate (judge advocate general) for airlift operations and deployments. He’s a 40-year resident of San Antonio, Texas, and he has four kids and seven grandkids. // After 14 years serving as a Rhode Island state representative, Deborah Ruggiero is enjoying her time away from the State House. She is traveling and working remotely as the advertising consultant for Nucar Automotive between her home in Jamestown and her place at York Beach, Maine. Deb is still in touch with her BC roommate Dara Blenderman (who married her college sweetheart, Larry Casey); they are getting together this summer in York to recall those BC memories! // On St. Patrick’s Day, classmates Midge and Steve Galligan, Judy Jennings and Bill Inglese, Jane and Matt Kane (birthday boy), Katie and Tom Lamb, Julie and Billy Lees, Anne and Mike Loftus, Kim and Bill Mangan, Kathy and Tom Saxton, Virginia Voss and Chris Simmons, and Sue Sweeney and Jay Walsh traveled to Bonita for a time-honored BC tradition—celebrating the patron saint of Ireland. Kevin Grimm joined in via FaceTime. // At the aforementioned trip to Bonita, Tee and Captain Mike Devine hosted the group at the beach and for dinner, March Madness, and a double-decker pontoon boat trip. Nancy and John Frates hosted a pool barbecue and brunch. There were great stories—a few classic repeats, and a few new ones too. Thankfully, no injuries or missing persons were reported! Saints preserve us!

Class correspondent: Michele Nadeem-Baker // michele.nadeem@gmail.com

John Halpin, MBA’80, retired in 2024 and moved to Providence, Rhode Island. He is currently a tour guide with Boston Symphony Hall and Tanglewood.

Members of the Class of 1981 continued their storied tradition on December 4, gathering in Morristown, New Jersey, for their annual Christmas dinner. This festive evening proved that decades later, the bonds remain as strong as ever. In attendance were Jim Gorga, Joe Harkins, Greg Clower, John Graham, Gary Raymond, Ed Fogarty, Tom Cingari, Michael Connelly, Peter Hoyt, Phil Murray, Bob Cucuel, Greg Bowerman, Jim Reilly, JT Fucigna, Geoff Grant, and Dan Conti. // Mike Fasulo reached semiretirement. As a certified public accountant for the last 45 years, he now only prepares personal tax returns during tax season and plans to coast the remainder of the year. He is still settled in his hometown of Southington, Connecticut, and spends much of the summer at his vacation home in Old Saybrook. He has been married to Cheryl for 26 years and speaks regularly with Jon Agger ’83 and Michael Kamp.

Class correspondent: Alison Mitchell McKee // amckee81@aol.com

Pete del Vecchio, JD’81, a partner at Mainsail Renewables LLC since 2022, has helped the company to successfully transition its infrastructure project development business from solar photovoltaics to stand-alone batteries to hyperscale data centers and edge computing projects while navigating the legal, tax, and regulatory changes buffeting these industries at the federal, state, and local levels. He draws heavily on the legal toolkit that BC Law provided.

James Leach retired from 26 years of teaching at Burrillville High School in Rhode Island. He taught biology, physics, and biotechnology. He spends his extra free time at his home in Smithfield with his wife, Liz, and engaging in his hobbies (genealogy, woodworking, and coin collecting). His daughter Sarah teaches multi-language learning at Achievement First in Providence, and his daughter Patricia is a project engineer at Pratt & Whitney in Hartford, Connecticut. // Grace Carreras and Tom McCallen hosted a Mod 40B reunion with Sally Higgins Dillenback, Marianne Kelly-Vivenzio, Ginny Phillips Ertl, and Patti Santelle. Married for 40 years, Grace and Tom have two grandchildren. Also married for 40 years to Bob, MBA’85, Sally works at Marsh in Texas and has three children and five grandchildren. Married to Robert ’80, Marianne had a career as a Fortune 100 executive, has three children, and awaits her first grandchild. Ginny has her own practice as an executive coach in Stamford, Connecticut. Patti is chair emeritus of a large law firm based in Philadelphia and also resides in Cape May, New Jersey. // Lisa Ford Walsh, Barbara Heep-Richter, and Audrey Duva-Frissora had a New Year’s Eve reunion toast in New York City. Cheers! // Vincent Benefico retired from a career in financial services in 2024 and published his first novel in 2025. Hurricane Julie is the story of a girl visiting her grandparents in Florida. She has the crazy idea that pirate treasure is buried nearby. It’s an adventure for the entire family to enjoy. Vin is especially grateful to the BC community for their support of this endeavor. // Susan Lapierre Landry retired at the end of March, ending her 44-year career, which was spent entirely in the insurance industry. She’s looking forward to spending more time with her one-year-old granddaughter who lives nearby, being outdoors more, and enjoying time with her husband, Peter, who retired a few years ago. They’ve lived in Little Compton, Rhode Island, for 38 years and plan to stay there for retirement. // Bob Calobrisi recently retired from the Boston Fire Department as chief of operations, field services, after having served in the department for over 38 years. // Fran Cipriano Newton and her husband, Mark, spent a month in Italy last fall to celebrate their 40th anniversary. They were married at Trinity Chapel on the Newton Campus by Msgr. Thom Sandi, MEd’89, the brother of Yvonne Sandi Racine ’82, MEd’14. Fran’s grandparents were born in Italy. Fran and Mark swam in the sea off the mainland, off the coast of Sicily, and in Lake Bracciano, outside Rome. They spent a week visiting relatives in the town of Santa Marinella near Rome. They also visited Cinque Terre, Varenna, and Sicily.

Class Correspondent: Mary O’Brien // maryobrien14@comcast.net

Anthony Onofreo shares that he has retired from dentistry and recently sold his practice. He and his wife—and scuba buddy—Pam are looking forward to exploring new travel adventures above and below the surface. // Barbara Kerr retired as director of the Charlotte and William Bloomberg Medford Public Library at the end of April 2026. She has been at the library since 1984, where she first worked as head of technical services, then as assistant director, and then as director for the last 10 years. She’s looking forward to what comes next!

Class correspondents: Cynthia J. Bocko // cindybocko@hotmail.com, Marianne Lescher // malescher@aol.com

Blair Heavey’s daughter, Kelsey Heavey ’13, married Dave Grotz ’12 in Kennebunkport, Maine, in July 2023. Many BC classmates attended, including Class of 1984 grads Barb and Dan Cunningham; Ken Fogarty; and Brian Ryder ’84, MS’94, as well as Tammi Grotz ’83 (the groom’s mother), Dennis Heavey ’88, and many others. It was fabulous to have so many Eagles attend. // TJ Kozikowski recently returned from an exciting trip to Thailand, marking another milestone in his passion for global exploration. For TJ, the world of award travel has opened doors to unique international experiences that were once out of reach. Leveraging his expertise in the field, he has become a featured speaker at seminars and on industry podcasts, where he shares strategies on using points and miles to maximize travel opportunities.

Class correspondent: Carol A. McConnell // bc1984notes@optimum.net

Carol Rosa Sabia, MBA’84, leveraged her Boston College MBA in a 30-year, high-tech career with roles in finance and manufacturing plant management and as director of operations and vice president of talent management. She continues to love her work as a C-suite executive coach. Her purpose in executive coaching is to “Build Healthy Organizations, One Leader at a Time.”™ Carol spends summers in the Belgrade Lakes region of Maine with her husband, Russ, and they enjoy visits from their 24-year-old daughter and her friends. // Rev. Francis X. McGerity, MTS’84, is a retired priest of the Diocese of Corpus Christi, Texas, residing in Port St. Lucie, Florida. He is writing his autobiography, A Victory for God. He shares his interesting and unusual journey to the priesthood and how God can truly write straight with crooked lines. Readers will accompany him on his journey meeting people, places, and things that have shaped him to be the man and priest he is today, and will witness that God can do for us what we could not do for ourselves.

Michael P. Cronin has published a collection of translated essays by the major Japanese author Junichiro Tanizaki (1886–1965), In Praise of Shadows and Other Essays. Michael previously published a translation of Tanizaki’s final novel, The Maids. He is an associate professor of Japanese Studies at the College of William & Mary in Virginia. // Barbara Ward Wilson writes that Mod 40B roommates Pete Sulick, Bob Radie, Jim Tyma, Anthony Solomine, and Rob Pitney got together in New York City to toast their good friend Billy Glos, who passed away in October 2023. They had dinner at Patsy’s, by the park, and shared a lot of great old stories! // Ann Koehne Barres died in October, leaving her Boston College–sweetheart husband, Bill, with whom she was married for over 37 years and had two beautiful daughters, Katherine (Holy Cross ’20) and Elizabeth ’24. // William “Bill” Harry Brox, age 64, of Waterville Valley, New Hampshire, died on December 29. Bill was captain of the Boston College ski-racing team and brought them to the Nationals. He was married to fellow BC grad Julie Santaniello Brox ’84 and had two remarkable daughters, Georgia (25) and Sophia (22).

Class correspondent: Barbara Wilson // bww415@gmail.com

Richard DeBona, MA’85, has retired after decades of service to our Catholic Church here in the US as a religion teacher, campus minister, and director of social justice ministry.

Gloria Monaghan’s recent book, The Diary of Saint Marion, was featured at the Association of Writers & Writing Programs. She has been nominated for the Pushcart Prize, the Massachusetts Book Award, the Griffin Poetry Prize, and the Sheila Margaret Motton Book Prize from the New England Poetry Club. She is currently working on a film about the Dominican painter José Rincón Mora, due out in 2026. // Stephen R. Flatley has just retired from the FBI after 20 years of service. Steve was a digital forensic examiner in the New York office for 17 years, where he worked on many high-profile cases. He then went to the Digital Evidence Staffing and Education Unit (DESED) in Huntsville, Alabama, where he trained special agents, task force officers, and professional support in collecting and processing digital evidence. It was an honor and privilege to serve. He has returned home to New Jersey. // Paul McDermott retired from the Foreign Service in December, having served full tours in Angola, Nigeria, Pakistan, and Washington, DC. // Dave O’Connor, Chris Massaro, Phil Jennings, Leenie Kelley, Jim Walsh, Bob Duran, Jimmy Thomas, and Ron Murphy had a Keyes ’86 reunion at Sea Island, Georgia. // Julie Ambrose passed away from a glioblastoma, with her Boston College friends by her side every step of the way. Julie McMahon Borge, Jo-Anne Herina Jeffreys, Kristy Cardellio, and Deborah Magnotta Hargraves ’85 joined together with Julie’s daughter, Bella, to celebrate Julie’s life on March 28 in Sarasota, Florida. She will be forever missed.

Class correspondent: Leenie Kelley // leeniekelley@hotmail.com

Michael Hickey, MDiv’86, has published his eighth book, titled Real Presence, which highlights the real presence of Christ in the Eucharist, alive within the church in the modern world, and especially in the family. His entire family is pictured on the cover of the book.

Meg Pechilio Mackey now lives in Naples, Florida. She has met some fellow Eagles through the Southwest Florida Chapter and went to the Red Sox spring training vs. Tampa Bay game with them. She could not participate in the St. Patrick’s Day parade this year, but she looks forward to seeing those folks again. She’s living at Wyndemere, where she plays a lot of golf. She would love to see some other ’87 grads who are close by. She is now an empty nester and a recent widow, and she is still adjusting to that. // Joanne Tetreault Eldridge retired from serving as a federal government attorney in 2025. After graduating from the George Washington University Law School in 1990, she served as a US Army judge advocate general’s officer and then worked for county government in Colorado before returning to Washington, DC, where she spent the last 15 years. She and her husband relocated from Arlington, Virginia, to Peterborough, New Hampshire, and are enjoying New England and retirement with their three German shepherds. // Tenny Frost shares that she retired last summer from a very rewarding and fun 31-year career as executive director of development and alumni relations at the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley. To celebrate her retirement as well as milestone birthdays for all, Tenny met up with BC friends in Colorado last summer, including Monica Rose Hustead; Joie Piderit Morrison; Kathleen Burke ’87, JD’94; and Tracey Thiele. // Len Bruskiewitz lives in Westford with his wife, Jennifer, and runs Greater Heights Coaching. His focus is helping small business owners aged 55-plus get themselves and their companies ready to transition to their retirement, whether that is by selling to a third party, passing along to a family member, or transferring to employees—all so they can move on to their next great adventure. // Christopher Schmitt writes that because of COVID, the diploma of his daughter Christine ’20 landed on their front porch in an Express Mail envelope … in the rain! Still, they were so proud of her accomplishment: a double major in communications and theatre. His other daughter, Mary, was the first music major to graduate—magna cum laude, no less—from Northeastern University. And she is great at making grandsons too!

Gina Giere Bjornlund founded Democracy Journeys from a simple but powerful idea: that travel can deepen understanding, bridge divides, and remind us of our common stake in democratic values. Drawing on over 20 years of experience in international democracy work, she curates trips to places where democracy is being shaped in real time—from the western Balkans to Armenia, and from Mexico to Washington, DC. // Barb Cullen lives in Newburyport, Massachusetts, where she has raised two daughters and been part of the community for 28 years. After two decades in corporate sales and operations roles across several industries, she transitioned to residential real estate 12 years ago and is now a realtor with Keller Williams. In 2025, she was voted Newburyport’s best realtor and was ranked among the top 10 of 6,500 individual Keller Williams agents in the New England region. // Donna Graham is the manager of administrative support services at the MIT Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Lab (CSAIL). She manages 27 staff, who provide support for over 150 faculty. At CSAIL, they focus on developing fundamental new technologies, conducting basic research that furthers the field of computing, and inspiring and educating future generations of scientists and technologists. // Stephen Paul Sayers’s fifth novel, Beneath Still Dark Water, will be released by Sunbury Press in May 2026. It’s a historical thriller centered around a series of disappearances and murders occurring prior to the flooding of Massachusetts’s Swift River Valley in 1938.

Class correspondent: Rob Murray // murrman@aol.com

Tim McNerney was in attendance at the closing bell ceremony on the Nasdaq exchange with Aptera Motors in October to celebrate the first day of public trading of their solar electric vehicle, which is so radically efficient—100 watt-hours per mile, equivalent to 350 miles per gallon—that it may never need to be plugged in. The Aptera adds up to 40 miles per day into its 400-mile battery from the sun, for 8,000 to 11,000 free miles per year. Plug in for additional charging at one third the cost per mile compared to other electric vehicles. // Paula Klim Finnerty has taken on the role of senior vice president of advancement at Catholic Charities Boston, and she is responsible for the oversight and execution of a sustainable fundraising program to help enrich and expand the life-changing services and programs that Catholic Charities delivers to thousands of families in Greater Boston. Catholic Charities and Boston College partner on many volunteer, intern, and fundraising initiatives throughout the year. // Joe Popolo and his wife, Chris, are enjoying life in the Hague. Joe was confirmed as President Trump’s ambassador to the Kingdom of the Netherlands in October. Their youngest son, Connor ’25, recently graduated from BC. Joe will miss BC home football games but is watching lots of Dutch football. // Jennifer Horan is teaching literature and philosophy at Bryant University and loves what she does! These are vital and crucial times to teach the Humanities! She gives a special thanks to Fr. Tacelli, Fr. Madigan, Professor Cobb-Stevens, and Fr. Sebastian Moore for allowing her to keep the torches lit! // In January, Class of ’89 Hillsides D22 & D23 roommates had brunch at the Wollaston Golf Club in Milton, Massachusetts. Attendees included Gillian Fucigna Langton, Janet Russell Collins, Ann Murray Buck, Ellen Foley, Sally Driscoll, Becky Doyle Wade, Mary Pat Furey Dooley, Katie Foley Graham, Debbie Fitzpatrick Phillips, Layni Carmichael Ratcliffe, and Phyllis Murphy. // Boston College alumnus Gerard Collins has been promoted to partner at Kaufman Dolowich LLP, based in its Fort Lauderdale, Florida, office. Gerard represents Florida condominiums, homeowner associations, cooperatives, and directors and officers in commercial and complex litigation and professional liability defense, with nearly three decades of experience spanning Florida and the Northeast. // Micaela Dullea of Stoughton passed away on April 27 last year after a long illness. The mother of Benjamin Parsons and Tiffany Parsons and grandmother of Bella Paige (15) and Maxwell D’Angelo (7), she was the daughter of Mark Dullea ’62; granddaughter of Ned Dullea, who graduated from BC in 1923; and grandniece of Maurice Dullea, S.J., who graduated from BC in 1917. She studied in France after graduation, worked in marketing, and was in her element on the ice skating rink, where she skated like a pro!

Dr. Bob McGrath ’90, MBA’92, recently published an article for the Eastern Academy of Management entitled “Cognitive Levels of Development in Case-Study Pedagogy.” Dr. McGrath presented at the Annual Conference of the Eastern Academy of Management in Atlantic City, New Jersey, in May. Bob is an associate professor of business at Lesley University in Cambridge, and his interests are business education, ethical leadership, and strategic management. // Since 2000, Rich Lee has been a professor of psychology and Asian American studies at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. He lives in Minneapolis with his wife and two teenage sons. For the past five years, he has also been cocreating with his artist brother, Martin, a daily online comic strip called The Other Ones by Lee. // Alison Mosher Birmingham is living in Dover, Massachusetts, with her husband, Stephen ’87. She worked as a media producer for many years, and those communication skills transferred seamlessly into home sales. She is now a realtor in the MetroWest area of Boston. Her youngest daughter, Liza ’26, is an Eagle, and it’s been wonderful attending so many BC events over the last four years. Alison’s family is so grateful for all BC has offered them and for the network of friends Liza now has going forward! // Katy Ryan is director of the new West Virginia University Center for Prison Education and Research. In 2004, Katy founded the Appalachian Prison Book Project, a nonprofit that sends free books to people incarcerated in six states. She is coeditor of This Book is Free and Yours to Keep: Notes from the Appalachian Prison Book Project, awarded the 2024 Weatherford Prize for Nonfiction. Katy recently served as director of education at Georgetown University’s Prisons and Justice Initiative. // After a rewarding 34-year sales career at Procter & Gamble, Mark Komanecky retired last July. He embarked on a five-and-a-half-week pilgrimage walking with friends across Spain on the Camino de Santiago to Fisterra. After returning home, he became the head of sales for SPRINTS, a running apparel company. He loves leveraging his years of running, sales expertise, and mentoring young sales teams with this fast-growing company. Check out SPRINTS in your local running store! // Bryan Dumais shares that his daughter, Katy ’25, is currently working for Casey Beaumier, S.J., STL’05, PhD’13, [Haub Vice President for Mission and Ministry] at Boston College. Go Eagles! // Wendy Willman, a longtime resident of Atlanta, Georgia, passed away at home following a 14-month battle with leukemia at age 57. She was surrounded by her children and her parents. Wendy fought her battle with grace, courage, and positivity. There is no way to truly put into words the gift that Wendy was to everyone who was lucky enough to know her. She will be sorely missed. // Melissa Campbell Reid ’90, MEd’94, hopes that her classmates are having a healthy, peaceful, and loving year. She hears that some of them are retiring, downsizing, traveling, and even becoming grandparents! Do share your news with her!

Class correspondent: Missy Campbell Reid // MissyCReid1@comcast.net

Charmaine McPherson, MS’90, RN, PhD, would like to reconnect with her former classmates. She is working with the National Research Council Canada and can be reached at charmaine.mcpherson@nrc-cnrc.gc.ca. Charmaine has had an interesting career spanning academia, private sector community care, consulting, and provincial and federal governments. She completed a PhD in 2008 and a postdoctoral fellowship in 2010. She’s the proud mother of four adult kids and three granddaughters!

Boston College bands alumni Elaine ’91, MA’93, and Michael Antonellis; Kate and Steve Leavey; Gene Hart; Tim Murphy; Lisa Kochol; and other Boston College Marching Band and BC bOp! members arrived on campus in February to celebrate the retirement of former Director of Bands Seb Bonaiuto, MBA’89. All had a fun time sharing memories, telling stories, looking at photos, and reliving many of their fantastic experiences with Seb and their bandmates.

Class correspondent: Peggy Morin Bruno // pegmb@comcast.net

Shamael Mustafa retired in December from Truist Financial Corporation, where he was a retail consumer banking vice president, to spend more time with his spouse, Dr. Abeer Mustafa, his twin boys, Imaad and Adeem, and his mother, Mary Mustafa. They currently reside in Henderson, Kentucky. // Monique Brinson greets her fellow Eagles and expresses appreciation for the foundation provided by her undergraduate studies at BC. Her heart remembers the warmth and the smiles of both Fr. Monan and Fr. Neenan as she traversed the campus to class. Having the spaciousness to figure out her purpose and task in life led her to education. Monique has spent 32 years as a servant leader on both coasts, and in May last year, she earned her second master’s degree, an EdM from the Harvard Graduate School of Education. Peace and many blessings! // Donna Carr Leclerc ’92, MA ’97, was recently promoted to director, technical programs, at the Cambridge-based energy software startup Sense. // Serge Georges Jr., associate justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court, was honored twice in 2026, with the Trailblazer Award from the Massachusetts Black Lawyers Association on April 10 and the Chief Justice Edward F. Hennessy Award from the Massachusetts Bar Association on May 7, recognizing his exceptional leadership and dedication to justice and public service.

Class correspondent: Katie Boulos-Gildea // kbgildea@yahoo.com

Dr. Tanya Fitzpatrick, DSW’92, recently published a book titled Longevity and Cognitive Health Among a Group of Canadian Centenarians.

Sherry Mayo has wonderful news to share: Her book, Co-creating the Futures: Designing Art Education with AI, is officially published worldwide. Whether you’re passionate about AI or art education or you’re just curious, she’d love for you to share your thoughts.

Your support means the world to her.

Class correspondent: Laura Beck // laurabeckcahoon@gmail.com

Deborah Michienzie, MEd’93, earned an EdS in reading and literacy instruction from Bay Path University in May 2024, and she is currently employed as a literacy specialist for Norwood Public Schools.

Emily Ball Jabbour was elected the 40th mayor of the City of Hoboken, New Jersey, on December 2 last year. Emily was previously elected to the Hoboken City Council as a council member at large in 2017, and she was reelected to a second 4-year term in 2021. Emily has lived in Hoboken since the fall of 2008. // Zach Shankle had a great weekend in March with the Southwest Florida Chapter. On Saturday, they watched the Red Sox beat Tampa Bay at JetBlue Park in Fort Myers. On Sunday, they attended a Mass celebrated by Fr. Leahy, followed by brunch at the Ritz-Carlton in Naples. // Roshan Rajkumar was elected to a fifth term as managing partner of the Minneapolis office of Bowman and Brooke LLP. He was also recognized for 10 years of volunteer service to the United States Tennis Association at its annual meeting in Orlando, Florida, in March. He is happy to be singing “Democracy 250” with the Together in Hope Project Choir, with concerts in Minneapolis, New York City, and Washington, DC, this year.

Class correspondent: Kevin McKeon // kevin.mckeon@ridgewaypartners.us

Gail Martino, PhD’95, a board member of the Connecticut Audubon Society, has published a new book, Feathered & Famous: Meet America’s All-Star Birds. Timed for America’s semiquincentennial anniversary, the book celebrates the national bird and the state birds that symbolize the country’s history, heritage, and regional identity.

Tony Wolfe was just tapped to lead commercial banking for JPMorganChase in the mid-Atlantic region, based out of the firm’s Washington, DC, headquarters, a few blocks from the White House. It’s quite a journey from his finance classes in Fulton back in the mid ’90s.

Maura Fitzgerald, MS’96, retired in January after 44 and a half years as a registered nurse and 39 and a half years as an obstetrics nurse at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. She misses the babies, families, and colleagues, but is glad she didn’t have to go to work during the “Blizzard of ’26.” She is finding things to do: serving at a food pantry and as a Eucharistic minister, seeing her grandnieces’ and grandnephews’ games, traveling (most recently to Tuscany and Cinque Terre), and spending time with family and friends.

Richard Corner was promoted to major general in the army last week and assumed command of First Army Support Command in Rock Island Arsenal, Illinois, on November 20. In attendance was his spouse, Nicolle. // Colleen Brown ’97, MA’03, first visited Ireland through the BC Summer Abbey Theatre Programme in ’95, with an interest in the role of the arts in healing. She spent the next 12 years in Dublin, Belfast, Boston, South Africa, Mozambique, Peru, and Australia, moving to Ireland to stay in 2007. Colleen and her husband and two children live in Dublin. She volunteers with a peace-building NGO and works as the assistant national lead of a bereavement service within a children’s charity.

Class correspondent: Margo Gillespie // margogillespie@gmail.com

Stephen M. Kapulka, MEd’97, became principal of the Teaticket Elementary School in East Falmouth. Prior to that, he was an assistant principal at Community School in North Attleborough. This is his first principal job. He worked in the Falmouth Public Schools from 2000 to 2012 and taught fourth grade at Teaticket School during the 2002–03 school year. Teaticket School is a K–4 public elementary school.

The most recent book by Dr. James J. Donahue, MA’98, Indigenous Comics and Graphic Novels: Studies in Genre, was short-listed for the Charles Hatfield prize for best book by the Comics Studies Society.

Mary Jane McDermott Rosenfield, MSW’99, formerly a psychiatric social worker, is now an artist and gallery proprietor in Bath, Maine.

Tom Gallagher recently started a podcast called The Black Box Aviation Podcast. Tom shares his experiences as a retired naval aviator and Air Force lieutenant colonel. With fellow airline captain “Mike,” he discusses various aviation topics, from high-profile interviews, career development, and conquering fears of flying to current events and accident investigations. The podcast is available on audio and video on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Amazon Music.

Class correspondent: Kate Pescatore // katepescatore@hotmail.com

Liz Perry Williamson, MEd’00, is so excited to be traveling around the world this year to watch her son, Holden ’27, as he attempts to run all of the Abbott World Marathon Majors before he graduates. He completed Boston last spring, Berlin in the fall while he was studying abroad in Madrid, Tokyo this March, and London in April. He has been doing this with his friend and BC classmate Elizabeth Kane ’27. They are so fun to watch and cheer on!

Jeffrey Carroll, PhD, associate professor of political science and chair of the Center for Data & Society at Chestnut Hill College in Philadelphia, is completing a full term as the president of the Pennsylvania Political Science Association. It is the nation’s oldest state political science association. Jeffrey is the first person of color to hold the position in its 86-year history. // Matthew Hayes has joined Venable LLP as a partner in the Transactional Tax Group in its Chicago office. He advises clients on US and international tax matters related to corporate structures and cross-border transactions. Additionally, his practice includes providing tax structuring guidance to corporations as well as partnerships, limited liability companies, and other pass-through entities. // Greg Hagin was promoted to managing partner at CCS Fundraising, the leading strategy consulting and fundraising management firm to nonprofit and social impact organizations worldwide. Greg joined CCS in 2002 and credits his BC education, with its emphasis on serving others and “Ever to Excel,” as foundational to his purpose and service.

Class correspondent: Sandi Kanne // bcbubbly@hotmail.com

Eli McCarthy, MTS’01, is a professor at Georgetown University in the theology and religious studies department, as well as the justice and peace studies program. He has published two books, including A Just Peace Ethic Primer. He is a just peace fellow with the Franciscan Action Network, engaging in federal advocacy and activism on international conflicts. Eli also cofounded the DC Peace Team in 2011, which offers nonviolent skill training, unarmed civilian protection deployments, and restorative circles. // Martie Guerrettaz Evans, JD’01, was promoted to partner at Koya Law LLC in Chicago in 2024. Martie focuses her practice on the counterterrorism financing, anti-money laundering, and “know your customer” and regulatory compliance of her hedge fund clients. She has managed the growth of teams as assets under management grew from $8 billion to over $20 billion. // Dennis Gunn, C.F.C., MEd’01, completed his PhD in religious education at Fordham University in 2014. After 10 years teaching at Iona College in New Rochelle, New York, he took a position at the University of Notre Dame in 2024 as the rector of Alumni Hall, one of Notre Dame’s 33 residence halls.

Farah Bernier recently published her first book, Joy Manifesto! // Brendan Brady was recently inducted into his high school’s hall of fame. In addition, his year began with a bang when he was sworn in as the comptroller of his local township. Congrats, Brendan. // Tiffany McCasland recently appeared on ABC’s Shark Tank with her husband, Chris McCasland, to pitch the Chair Blanket, a patent-pending outdoor chair cover and blanket designed to keep seats clean, dry, and comfortable. Launched via a presale in fall 2024 that quickly sold out, the product has since sold more than 70,000 units. During the episode, the couple secured a deal with investor Robert Herjavec.

Class correspondent: Suzanne Harte // suzanneharte@yahoo.com

Fr. Bill Kelly, MA’02, retired from the Diocese of Camden, New Jersey, in July 2024, due to health reasons. His last assignment was as pastor of St. Brendan the Navigator Parish in Avalon/Stone Harbor, where he was also the vicar forane (dean) of Deanery 5 in the Diocese. He is doing well being actively retired and assists with weekend Masses at his home parish of St. Matthew in Conshohocken, Pennsylvania. He is also active as a cruise ship priest for the Apostleship of the Sea of the United States of America.

Anne Batchelder defended her dissertation, about community building in group antenatal care in Malawi, at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing and graduated with a PhD in May. She also gave birth to her second child, Simon, in February. // Kelly B. Castriotta ’03, MA’08, recently founded Ardiga, Inc., a Chicago-based specialty insurance platform focused on emerging litigation and liability risks. She serves as the company’s CEO and is developing technology designed to help insurers better identify and price complex corporate exposures.

Class correspondent: Claudia Pouravelis // claudiapouravelis@gmail.com

Lance Neff, MTS’03, was appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to Florida’s First District Court of Appeal in March. Lance previously served as a circuit judge in Florida’s Second Judicial Circuit. He was also recently selected to be the staff judge advocate of the Florida Army National Guard and will be promoted to colonel later this year.

Andrew Goldberg ’04, MS’08, has launched Andrew Goldberg Realty Inc., a real estate brokerage focused on residential and investment properties in the Greater Boston area. Active in real estate since 2008, Andrew specializes in sales, leasing, and investment opportunities throughout Boston and surrounding communities. Earlier in his career, he served as vice president and controller at Redgate Capital Partners in Boston, where he oversaw financial reporting and investment operations. // David Clark was recently promoted to senior director of production finance for nonfiction and animated series at Netflix, where he oversees financial strategy and operations across a broad slate of programming, including unscripted series, documentaries, sports, live events, podcasts, and animation. In his role, David partners closely with production and studio teams to guide budgeting, financial planning, and operational execution across global productions. // Sarah Kozik has been promoted to vice president of engineering at SkySafe, a leader in airspace security and drone defense technologies. She oversees the engineering organization and development of the company’s drone detection platform and forensics capabilities. // Chris Glennon has launched two podcasts that he also hosts: Oz and Effect, a discussion of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz book series, and The Midnight Slipper, an analysis of the fairy tales collected in Andrew and Leonora Lang’s Fairy Books.

Class correspondents: Allie Weiskopf // allieweiskopf@gmail.com and Elizabeth Abbott Wenger // lizabbott@gmail.com

At the 2025 Chicago Marathon, Maria Cicero Lindberg ’05, MA’07, qualified for the 2028 US Olympic Marathon Trials. She placed 17th overall, with a time of 2:34:59. The Olympic trials will take place in March 2028. Maria was a four-time All American in cross country and track and field while at Boston College, was inducted into the Boston College Hall of Fame in 2012, and has completed 22 lifetime marathons. She resides in Elmhurst, Illinois, with her husband and three children. // Jon Messier was recognized as an emerging leader in the insurance industry by the American Property Casualty Insurance Association and received the Leadership Innovation Award for his work on building and expanding innovation in the field. // Elizabeth Reeves Messier received the Teacher of the Year Award for the Cedar Hills School in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. // Class of ’05 lifelong pals Andrew Grillo, John Curley, Drew Locke, and Justin Barrasso went on a new adventure—which brought them to their density in Western Mass. The Back to the Future fanatics traveled on an 88-mile-per-hour odyssey to a farm in Hubbardston that stores nearly every prop and vehicle from the trilogy. They tried to keep up as Curley played a blues riff in B on his guitar, bought Calvin Klein underwear, and did some bird watching. They even watched Jackie Gleason while they ate.

Class correspondents: Justin Barrasso // jbarrasso@gmail.com and Joe Bowden // joe.bowden@gmail.com

Kate Volpe, MSW’05, is proud to announce that her first children’s book, Then You Don’t See Me, which is about racism, was published under her pen name, Kate Fox. // Leanna Bridge Rezvani, PhD’05, a lecturer in the global languages department at MIT, recently published her book, Hagiography in Marguerite de Navarre’s Heptaméron: Saints and Debates in Renaissance France.

Classie Colinet ’06, JD’09, an attorney focused on social and family justice, is proudly celebrating four seasons of a podcast entitled Torn, which she cohosts with her friend Sonia Johnson. The podcast delves deep into the systemic challenges present in the child welfare system and advocates for much-needed reforms. // In September, Justin Galacki was promoted to director of business strategy for Microsoft AI, focusing on compensation strategy. On January 12, Justin and his wife, Laurel, welcomed their second son, Graham Andrew. Everyone is doing well—just a bit tired.

Class correspondent: Cristina Conciatori // cristina.conciatori@gmail.com

J.D.H. “Bo” Lamb, JD’06, has founded his own law firm, Invictus Law, PLLC. Based on Boston’s North Shore and in northeast Massachusetts, the firm’s focus is estate planning for families. He will open to new clients this summer.

Kristina Liburd spoke at SXSW 2026 about creator ownership and launched her book, MINE: The Creator CEO Code, a decision framework for creators and founders who want to leverage their intellectual property as a business asset. She is the founder of Legal Stack Studio and Creator Law School, where she advises creators and founders on IP strategy and business structure. She also recently celebrated the first birthday of her second child, who, by all accounts, is her most opinionated client yet. // Adrienne Hunter Pomerantz and her husband, Steve, welcomed their first child, Margot, in November 2025.

Class correspondent: Lauren Bagnel // lauren.faherty@gmail.com

After 14 years working for Congress, Michael Sinacore has taken a new job as chief policy officer at the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation (PBGC). Here he will continue with his passion of ensuring all Americans have a secure and dignified retirement.

Class correspondent: Maura Tierney Murphy // mauraktierney@gmail.com

Karen Maccaro, PhD’08, recently cofounded Red Ink, an enterprise manager development platform tackling one of the most expensive and overlooked problems in the workplace: the failure of new managers. Red Ink uses a proprietary methodology to support new managers through the critical first 90 days of transition, embedding development directly into their daily workflow. Karen is always open to connecting with alumni of BC.

In January, Vanessa Vacante Healy, a former federal prosecutor, joined Calfee, Halter & Griswold LLP’s litigation group as senior counsel in the Cleveland office. Her practice will focus on white-collar defense and investigations, health care litigation, and corporate compliance.

Class correspondent: Timothy Bates // tbates86@gmail.com

Articles written by Rev. Sandra Dorsainvil, MA’09, on various ministry-related topics  have frequently been published in The Christian Citizen over the past three years. The Alliance of Baptists has also published one of her articles about the need faith leaders have to take a breath and pause as they serve in chaotic times.

Thomas Nolan recently started as director of sales and accounts at Globaledit, a SaaS platform for the creative production industry. Thomas was placed in the role by boutique placement agency Resourceful Talent Group, led by fellow Eagle and former tennis teammate Jonathan Raude ’14. The agency helps high-growth companies by supplying top talent from the US and globally. // Jen Thomasch and Ben Applegate welcomed their fourth baby, Cameron Bennett, on August 21, 2025.

In her memoir, Overcoming: Stories of Leadership, Resilience, and Action, Dr. Karen A. Daley, MS’04, PhD’10, RN, FAAN, tells a story spanning 50 years of service. It is a powerful narrative that describes her personal determination and resilience, from her early home life to an injury that ended her clinical career and led to public advocacy that redefined national healthcare policy. The book offers compelling lessons on perseverance, purpose, and the impact one voice can have on millions. // Brooke Dusoe, MBA’10, won the Mrs. US Nation 2023 pageant as Mrs. Massachusetts, and she also won the Mrs. Nation Universe 2024 modeling pageant. Brooke was recently awarded the pageant title Ms. Model Beauty USA 2026 for the local, state, and national pageant titles in the Holiday Beauties competition. She modeled in Boston and at New York Fashion Week in 2023 and 2024 through her modeling agency, and she plans to return to MBA work.

Class correspondents: John Clifford // clifford.jr@gmail.com and Kathryn Phillips // Katyelphillips@gmail.com

Christopher Griesedieck Jr. was elevated to partner with Venable LLP. Based in Venable’s Washington, DC, office, he focuses his practice on government contract and grant-related matters, including claims, requests for equitable adjustment, and bid protests. He supports large and small companies doing business with defense and civilian agencies.

Paul J. McLoughlin II, PhD’11, Colgate University’s vice president and dean of the college, received the Pillar of the Profession Award from the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Foundation. The award is one of NASPA’s highest distinctions, honoring individuals who have excelled in scholarship, mentorship, and service. // Sean M. Case, MA’11, earned a doctorate in American Studies from Boston University in 2023. He subsequently served as a Henry A. Kissinger Postdoctoral Research Associate with the Jackson School of Global Affairs and the Johnson Center for the Study of American Diplomacy at Yale University until 2025. Sean’s writing has appeared in H-Diplo/The Robert Jervis International Security Studies Forum and Lawfare.

Yvette Ramirez is excited to share that her bilingual children’s book, Mi Familia Cubana con Kuro, launches in September 2026. It’s a story centered on family, culture, and identity for young readers. She would love your support along the way by following @Kurolibros on Instagram.

Class correspondent: Riley Sullivan // sullivan.riley.o@gmail.com

Shaunte Kee, MSW’12, is thrilled to announce the launch of Keenly Advised, a company dedicated to mental wellness, providing outpatient therapy, workshops, and consulting services to individuals, communities, and organizations. Drawing from her clinical and organizational development background, her company empowers people and teams to progress with clarity and purpose. Independently licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, she is looking forward to pursuing a PhD in efforts to further her career.

Deborah Lipman welcomed Miles Martin Byrne on December 8 with her husband, Matthew Byrne. Deborah and Matthew were introduced by their mutual friend Jim Grace in 2015, following Deborah's move to Philadelphia to start her master of science in nursing degree at the University of Pennsylvania. Deborah and Matthew married in 2021 and reside outside of Philadelphia. Deborah looks forward to bringing Miles to BC in the near future! // Allison White Mertens ‘13, PhD‘20, and her husband, Tyler, welcomed their first child, Sophia Elizabeth, on January 18. // John Daniel Rupers and Juliette San Fillipo wed on November 8, in La Quinta, California, surrounded by family, friends, and fellow Eagles. Their marriage marked 16 years of knowing one another, after meeting in the McElroy cafeteria in 2009 via mutual friends. After graduation, they reconnected in San Francisco in 2017 and have been together ever since.

Tim Kochems, PhD, is a new author! His book is For Crying Out Love: Transform Suffering Through Gospel Stories, Prayer, and Love. // The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) named Jenny Staysniak, MAT’13, the 2025 Massachusetts History Teacher of the Year. This prestigious honor is part of a national program coordinated by the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History. Following her state-level win, Jenny was named one of the top 10 finalists for the National History Teacher of the Year award. // Since Kadian James, MSW’13, graduated, her life has been a journey of resilience and rebuilding. She’s now a single mother of three daughters and the founder of Freedom Happy Counseling, a psychotherapy practice supporting individuals and families. Recently, she and her daughters coauthored a children’s book, What’s the Weather Inside of You?, which helps kids understand the big emotions. She is grateful that BC’s commitment to service and community continues to guide her work and life. Go Eagles!

Elizabeth Floriano and husband, Ryan Miller (a graduate of the Boston University Class of 2013), welcomed their first child, Henry Van Wyck Miller, on November 12.

Mark Benson, MBA’14, has, for more than a decade, successfully guided entrepreneurs at a number of accelerators and incubators, including the Boston College Edmund H. Shea Jr. Center for Entrepreneurship. He has also served as director of lifetime learning and career development at Harvard Extension Alumni Association, helping its community of scholars realize educational and occupational dreams. He continues as course mentor, project manager, and team leader at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. // Celia Camacho, MEd’14, married Joshua Walter Kowalczyk in August 2025 at Jesus Bread of Life Parish (formerly St. Sylvester Church). Celia is an educator with Chicago Public Schools, and Joshua is a Chicago firefighter-paramedic. The couple resides in the Edison Park neighborhood with their blended family of six children.

Alexia LaFata announces the publication of her debut novel, She Used to Be Nice. The novel follows a young woman forced to confront the man who sexually assaulted her in college when they reunite at her best friend’s wedding party. Named a most anticipated book by Bustle and praised by critics and bestselling authors, the novel has earned widespread acclaim and culminates an eight-year journey to publication marked by perseverance and dedication to craft. // Kwani Lunis was recently promoted to cohost of NBC 10 Boston’s entertainment and lifestyle show The Hub Today. She started her career at NBC Sports Boston as a production assistant, and this year she celebrates her 10-year work anniversary with the media company. // Amanda Loewy has joined Nielsen, the world’s largest audience measurement company, as senior program manager. At Nielsen, she will be guiding large-scale initiatives to drive programs used by top media companies. Previously, Amanda was an award-winning senior project manager at an international learning management system company, where she earned recognition for leadership and for introducing AI-driven initiatives to advance project execution. She continues to live in Boston and welcomes connections from fellow Eagles. // Joseph Tower ’15, MS’20, joined Foster Garvey PC as an associate in the firm’s investment management practice, based in Seattle. He represents institutional investors in primary investments, secondary transactions, and coinvestments, and will play an integral role in supporting Foster Garvey’s Investment Management practice in advising clients on a wide range of investment structures.

Class correspondent: Victoria Mariconti // victoria.mariconti@gmail.com

Melanie A. Foley, Esq., JD’15, is celebrating her one-year anniversary at Stichter, Riedel, Blain & Postler, P.A. Her practice focuses on commercial restructuring, bankruptcy, creditor rights, complex business and financial transactions, corporate governance and securities matters, including public and private capital markets, and regulatory compliance. Melanie is also recently engaged to Kevin F. Coleman, Esq., whose father, Robert J. Coleman, Esq., ’77 is a magna cum laude alumnus of Boston College. // Jessica Pesce, PhD’15, has been named assistant provost of faculty affairs at Wellesley College. She began this new role in January, after having served as associate dean for faculty affairs, development, and planning at the Harvard Graduate School of Education for the past eight years. In addition, she welcomed her second child, Aurelia Rose Pesce Ullucci, granddaughter of Joe Pesce ’70 and niece of Stephanie Pesce Kraft ’97, in September. // Yasin Akbari, JD’15, and Isaac Kalish, JD’14, joyfully welcomed a baby boy, Dashiell Amir Akbari Kalish, on August 15, 2025. Yasin is a partner at Goodwin Procter LLP and Isaac is a bar advocate in Suffolk County. They reside in Brookline.

Dr. Heather Roman-Stork received the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s David Johnson Award, presented by the National Space Club. This award recognizes early-career scientists who have developed an innovative application of Earth observation satellite information for operational purposes. Dr. Roman-Stork is recognized for her work on the MUltiparameter Near real-time System for Tracking Eddies Retroactively (MUNSTER). // Marie-Claire Guidoux ’16, MEd’24, married Luke Stephens on August 23, 2025, at the Presidio Yacht Club, in Sausalito, California. Many Eagles were in attendance, including Marie-Claire’s fellow alumni from the Urban Catholic Teacher Corps. // Adam Minuto married Keila Munz ’15 on July 26, 2024. Twenty-five Eagles were in attendance, including the groom’s father, Greg Minuto ’74.

Magalie Torres-Rowe, MA’16, has been honored as an Essex Media Group 2023 person of the year. Magalie continues to do incredible work with her organization, Latina Center Maria.

Bridie Lawlor and Tom O’Boyle welcomed their daughter, Niamh Máire O’Boyle, into the world on December 14! // Victoria Crawford and Stephen Trudeau ’16 tied the knot on June 7, 2025, almost 12 years after meeting in the Williams Lounge. The wedding was held in Grand Rapids, Michigan, with many fellow BC alums in attendance. They are also excited to be back to Boston this summer as Steve begins his radiology residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

Siobhan Araya Sullivan, MS’17, is the director of career and technical education at Everett (Massachusetts) High School, where she oversees state-approved programs in the trades, business, and health fields. She is currently leading the development of two new CTE programs that will expand career pathways and provide students with industry credentials, internships, cooperative education, and career preparation before graduation. Siobhan lives in the Greater Boston area with her family. // Fr. Peter Kaboggoza, MEd’17, grateful for his master’s in education leadership and the spirit of service instilled in him, founded the Peterpol Friends of Jesus Disabled Foundation and Peter and Paul Skills Training Center in Uganda. They work to empower people with disabilities, especially the Deaf. He invites classmates and alumni who share this passion to join this mission of dignity, opportunity, and hope. // Jay Megaro, MS’17, MBA’17, has recently been appointed as vice president, head of product and strategy at Fidelity Labs, the research and development division of Fidelity Investments. In this leadership role, he is responsible for driving the strategic vision and development of generative artificial intelligence services for institutional investment analysts, ensuring they align with evolving AI capabilities and investor needs.

Jake Marano defeated Jack Cushing in the fifth Mickey Mouse Cry Baby Sickos College Fantasy League championship 311.96–306.84. It is Marano’s first championship in a league that has featured illustrious champions including Mike Knoll; Jack Schwab; Oliver Shih ’18, MS’24; and Jack Cassidy. // Kirstan Brodie ’18 and Tristan Thornton ’18 met in the Boston College Marching Band, where she played trumpet and he played saxophone and trombone. They began dating their sophomore year and were married in October 2025 in Ithaca, New York. Half of the BC alumni in attendance were also former members of the band, representing the saxophone, trumpet, trombone, and sousaphone sections, as well as the dance team! // After meeting their freshman year, Sarah Pilgrim and Alexander Lesley got married August 16, 2025 in Portland, Maine. They were surrounded by many fellow Eagles to celebrate the big day!

Mohamed A. Elfarra, JD’18, arrived at BC Law as a Muslim Palestinian-American searching for direction. He was challenged to think deeply and he found answers to some of life’s most profound questions. The spirit of Rūmī echoed in his journey: “What you seek is seeking you.” He met his wife, Allison Henry, JD’17, herself a thoughtful Catholic law student, and together, following in the spirit of St. Ignatius of Loyola, they “go forth and set the world on fire.” That chapter shaped Mohamed’s faith, his life, and his heart forever. He thanks Boston College.

Jim Kelly, MTS’19, THM’20, became an assistant professor of theology and a core fellow at the University of St. Thomas in Houston.

Rachel Hoyle and Noah Jussila were happily married on April 17, in Charlotte, North Carolina. All of Noah’s senior roommates joined in the celebrations as groomsmen, and many other Eagles were in attendance as well. // Kit Popolo Kelly and AJ Kelly, who met sophomore year in Walsh Hall, were married at Our Lady of the Assumption Osterville, Massachusetts, with a reception at the Wianno Club. They celebrated with family and friends, including 29 fellow Eagles. Gasson and other BC motifs were woven in throughout the day.

Ellie Rueve married Drew Cappel on July 12, 2025. The following Eagles were in attendance: Jenny ’98 and Matthew Mitchell ’98; Mallory Hasselbeck ’25; Matthew Rueve ’24; Katie Gebhardt; Martha Callaghan; Addie Kent; Michaela Gillis; Olivia Spar ’21, MEd’22; Megan Kern; Sarah ’97 and Matthew Hasselbeck ’97; Erick Berrelleza, S.J., MDiv’15; Hunter Tracey ’21, JD’23; Annabelle Hasselbeck ’24; Michael Finucane; Cristina Lee; Erik Andrade; Emma McGowen-Henderson ’21, MS’23; Jack Hepburn; Abby Riley; Nathanael Hasselbeck; and Elisabeth ’99 and Tim Hasselbeck ’00. // Abbie Allhusen married Nicholas Temple, on September 4. They had the DJ play Mr. Brightside! The following Eagles were in attendance: Mike Woglom, Brooke Kaiserman, Mandi Alberda, Lizzie Sarian, Shannon Lyons, Liv Sell, Nelle Douglas, Nhan Nguyen, Laura Stehler ’20, Katie LeBlanc, Kat Figueroa, Myles O’Brien, Despina Georgiadis, Harrison Georgiadis ’27, Maddy Finlayson, Rohan Dixit ’20, Joey Birdsall, Brian Strand, Jared Goodfriend, Jack McCahill, Christiane Paulhaus, Eddie Sanchez, and Chris Assad.

Xinyue “Tia” Wei, MS’21, navigated the US market as an immigrant, applying first-principles thinking—a mindset sharpened at BC—to reframe her career as a market entry and localization consultant. By auditing local demand for reliability, she developed the “event to growth” framework to transform volatile variables into predictable metrics. Complemented by her degree in corporate communication, marketing, and public relations, this structural repositioning turned her 10-year global experience into a high-demand asset. BC’s true value was the inward leadership to rebuild her professional operating system, Tia reflects.

Jordan L. Michelson, JD’22, MA’24, joined the United States Department of Justice, Civil Rights Department. As a trial attorney, he will conduct investigations into civil rights violations and will represent the United States in litigation.

Nurudeen Alabi, a graduate of the Woods College, was part of the Boston College Prison Education Program, where he was recognized for his resilience and dedication to his education. He was featured on the Roadtrip Nation documentary series, which aired on PBS in April. He spoke at SXSW EDU in March about the importance of access to quality education, especially for those who are system impacted.