Bios_From_21_Year_Reunion
Bios Written in 1990
In 1990, the folks who coordinated the 21-year reunion asked for bios from everyone. The following are the ones that were submitted. Won't it be great fun to look back in another 10-20 years and see what we all had to say in 2002? Even if you are NOT planning to attend the Las Vegas reunion, PLEASE submit YOUR current bio today to wendy (michaels) brewer.
- Frank Alduino: "I toured the US performing musically through '83 and then moved to Florida. Since moving to Orlando, I've endeavored as a Real Estate Broker. This past Sept, I married and my wife and I are expecting our first child in June."
- Patty Beviano: "Married 20 years to Mary [Halleran]. Have three children, Mike 18, attending Wagner College in the fall, Joe 11, and Kristin 10."
- Dallas Blair: "I left NB in '74 and haven't been back since - there are some things and people I really miss. Especially the beach. I lived in Reno for about three years, then moved to the northwest. Worked at Boeing for a couple of years building 747 & 767 jets but was laid off so I looked for something else. I now work for Snohomish County Road Dept as an equipment operator and I really love the job. I was married seven years ago, and I have three step kids 20, 18, 15; so there's never a dull moment. About two years ago I wanted a child of my own but after about a week, I snapped out of it - thank God!! For fun I'm an avid golfer and mountain biker and I'm restoring a '57 vintage car."
- Lori Buccola: "B.S. from SUNY Fredonia, Speech Pathology & Audiology. M.S. Speech Pathology & Audiology - Adelphi University. Married to Frank [Gregorio] and have three children."
- Sharon Burke: "Married/separated. Have two children, Cindy 18, graduate of West Islip HS, and Christopher 13, 7th grader at Udall Jr. High. I have raised them for the past 10 years alone and they're beautiful."
- Bob Christensen: "I am married with three children ages 5, 3, and 2. I’m a pilot in the Navy."
- Beverly Cortese: "I’ve been married 19 years and have two boys ages 16 and 13 and a daughter 10. I recently went back to Nursing School and I will graduate in June 91."
- Jane Cunneen: "Since leaving high school I have attended college and have an Associate Degree in Accounting and a Bachelors Degree in Business Admin. I have lived in California and I’ve had an opportunity to travel extensively throughout the U.S. My most recent accomplishment is that I was married on July 1, 1990."
- Kathy Cunningham: "My favorite escape is traveling to warm weather - Bahamas, Aruba, Mexico and Florida (Disneyworld). I’ve spent the past 17 years with the US Postal Service; the past eight as a Postmaster."
- Jim Dillon: "Yes, we really did get married [Sue Mole] and just celebrated our 20th anniversary on Valentine’s Day! We now have three beautiful teenagers, Sean 18 and our twins Lisa & Mandy 14. We lived in Mastic Beach when we accepted a Tel. Co. transfer out west to Oregon 12 years ago. We now have a large ranch house on about five acres alongside a little river. We’ve been raising sheep & chickens (for wool & eggs only-we’re vegetarians) and blue spruce Christmas trees. Had open heart surgery (4 bypasses) when only 30, but doing fine now. Currently participating in a study at the university by using a new machine for LDL Apheresis (filters bad cholesterol out of blood). This procedure has towered cholesterol when other alternatives failed. Grateful to be able to be a part of this research."
- Nick Dispenziere: "Detective with the Nassau County Police Dept. for 17 years. Married for 18 years with three children, Kristen 16, Jennifer 11, and Robert 9."
- Joe Domingos: "A.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering working for LILW."
- Jim Engeman: "Married with three children and work for NY Telephone."
- Gary Faber: "After graduation from Kings Point I spent three years sailing on tankers for Gulf Oil on both coasts. Following that I went to Crowley Maritime sail-ing on tugboats & working in Alaska, Hawaii, and the west coast. Currently VP of Marine Operations for Crowley vessels operating in Alaska, Hawaii the west coast of the US, Mexico and the Far East. I got married in ‘76 and we have a son Travis 7. My wife Diane went to Deer Park MS. Despite the rain we all enjoy Washington with its abundance of recreational activities and it’s a short trip to the sun in California."
- Sue Falotico: "I teach first grade in Warwick. Am married with two children, Jeff 11 and Jenny 8."
- Dan Faraone: "Married to Kathy Cunningham (NB70). We have three children, Ben 14, Rachael 9, and Sara 8."
- Christina Ferm: "Attended University of Arizona in Tucson. Married Michael in ‘72. Our children are Jennifer 14, Charles 11, and Brian 8. I have worked with La Leche League for 10 years (volunteer work). I hold a first degree black belt in Taekwondo karate."
- Andrea Frankel: "I have lived in Florida since ‘72. I’ve been married to John for 18½ years. I have 2 children, Michael 12½ and Shayna 9½. I’m still a hairdresser part time and I work for Parkland Public Safety Police Dept. part time. I dance, as do my son & daughter, tap, jazz & ballet and my daughter is the reigning Little Miss Coral Springs."
- Judy Gaige: "I am married with two sons KC is 12 and Mark is 8. I am presently working as a teacher of nursing in a high school in Brooklyn. I am very proud of my accomplishments since leaving high school and credit NBHS with providing a wonderful foundation for my success."
- Helene Goldfarb: "I have been married to the same person for the last 21 years. I have a 20 year old daughter who is in her 3rd year at Duke University in NC. My husband and I had two automobile repair shops that we sold. Now we buy and sell collectible and muscle cars and travel to different auctions throughout the US."
- Frank Gregorio: "BBA from Pace University. President of Flaxman Unfinished Creations, Inc. Married to Lori Buccola and have three children."
- Eileen Hall: "Married to Tom McCune (NB70) and have three children: Meredith, Collette and Mitchell. I’m a top ranked tennis player in NC. We spend most of our time in Charlotte and our beach house in Charleston, SC. We’ve been extremely fortunate and look forward to seeing everyone."
- Don Hayes: "I married Gloria Thomas (Tarboro, NC) 1976 and have two children, Donald Emmett Hayes III (10) and Ginger Esther-Danielle Hayes (6). Graduated Rensselaer Polytech Institute ‘73/ ES biology. Employed by the Greensboro Fire Dept. ‘79 as a firefighter/EMT assigned to a rescue squad detailed to high level rescue team. Owner “Alternative Service” - designer and marketing of firematic novelties."
- Chester Hazel: "I graduated from Hofstra University, worked for Fairchild Republic ‘73 -’76, Celanese Corp. ‘76-’70, Philip Morris '78-’80 and presently Grumman Corp."
- Lorraine Henry: "I graduated from Catholic Medical Center in ‘72. Worked as an RN in ICU for nine years. Received my BS in Behavioral Science in ‘82 then worked in the private sector. I married Alan Lampert MD in ‘84. We have two sons, Gregory 4 and Andrew 3, and expect our 3rd baby in October."
- Bill Hill: "Married Donna Doyle (NB70) 18 years ago. We have three children, Amelia Lee 15, Billy 13, and Kelly 11. Employed by Schott Fiber Optic l4 Mgr. Marketing Sales."
- Steve Huffman: "Married with 2 children."
- Nancy Jacobs: "It seems like yesterday that we were back at school. Though time has flown, the memories have remained dear."
- Peggy Kelly: "R.N., UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA."
- Marene Kenning: "I have served in the USAF. Graduated from Grand Valley University, and presently co-own a gymnastics club in Michigan. I travel extensiv-ely with my husband Bob on our vintage motorcycles during the summer months. We do not have any children."
- Gail Lacicer: "I am married for 15 years to Paul who I met at work. We have two daughters; Tammy 11, and Donna 8. We live in a small town called Stewartstown. I work part time in the school cafeteria."
- Dave Laughlin: "I am married to Barbara Ballerano (NB70). I have a BA from Dowling College. I am presently the Postmaster of Manorville, NY and director from First District of NYS chapter of National Assoc. of US Postmasters."
- Kathleen "Kassie" Leavy: "Will be married 20 years in August. Have lived in San Antonio, TX; Biloxi, Mississippi; Rome, NY, various places on Long Island and finally settled in Florida. Have two daughters, one a sophomore in college and the other a senior in high school. For the past nine years I've worked at First Federal of Ft. Myers as the teller training supervisor and train all the new tellers we hire."
- Judy Lemen: "Married with one child who is 14 and is in 9th grade in NBHS. I spent 2 years in the Navy. I am presently in Air Force National Guard. I belong to Local Union 25 IBEW and worked for Bell South on LI as a technician."
- Frank Martines: "After accumulating about two years of college credits, I started a success-ful landscape corporation in Staten Island, NY. I’m also president of my own custom home building company. I married my wife Linda in ‘77. We have 2 beautiful girls, Noelle 5, and April 1. We now live in Holmdel, NJ but I often think of my years at NBHS."
- Sue McCormack: "I am a RN working presently as an instructor teaching Nursing Aide Students. I am the mother of four children. I moved along with my family to an upstate community 2½ years ago."
- Ann McNulty: "I am the owner of a mail order catalog company dedicated to people with vision loss."
- Rose Melendez: "Lost husband in a department store in ‘83; fortunately daughter Sunday was found. Own home in Copiague. I'm cleverly disguised as red-head."
- Don Messinger: "I received a BS and MS in geology from the SUNY system and was an Ass’t Professor of Geology in Penn. and SUNY Potsdam. For the past 12 years I have been working on hazardous waste sites (cleaning the environ-ment), playing guitar and dulcimer, organizing & “doing” folk festivals and watching my son Ian 7, grow. I married in 1980."
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Joe Mezzacapo: "Married for 17 years to JeanAnn Paisolli (NB70). We have two children, Michael 14 and Jessica 11."
- Wendy Michaels: "I’ve been working for the federal government for 18 year. I lived in Virginia and worked in Washington, DC for 14 years. I recently moved to Ohio. I’ve been married for 17 years and have two wonderful children, Cassie 7, and Kevin 5.
- Lillian Michinski: "After graduation I continued working in the business office at Pilgrim for a number of years. Married, mother of three - currently at home."
- Betty Miller: "Married 15 years, no children. Moved to FL 15 yrs ago, worked in Data processing field for 20 years. Am involved in women's rights issues. I’m a volunteer Big Sister."
- Linda Miritello: "Have two sons, 9 & 12. In real estate sales for past several years."
- Sue Mole: "Yes, we really did get married [Jim Dillon] and just celebrated our 20th anniversary on Valentines Day. We now have three beautiful teenagers, Sean 18, and twin daughters Lisa and Mandy 14. We lived in Mastic Beach when we accepted a Tel. Co. transfer out west to Oregon 12 years ago. We now have a large ranch house on about five acres alongside a little river. We’ve been raising sheep & chickens (for wool & eggs only-we’re vegetarians) and blue spruce Christmas trees."
- Chris Ann Muller: "Married to Frank Piacenti (NB68). Have two sons ages 18 & 15. Work part-time as receptionist for dental office and bookeeper for husband’s landscape business."
- Kevin Nolan: "Married with three children. Army Veteran, Police Officer for 15 years. College-graduate. Enjoy boating, fishing, hunting, camping, softball, skiing. I left NB it July ‘70 and am looking forward to seeing old friends."
- Lenny Paolillo: "Married to Christine Berte (NB70) 16 years. Have three children: Lenny 12, Anthony 11, and Lauren 2. Own Roman Auto Collision in Deer Park along with partner Sal Alaimo."
- Pat Petrassi: "Wish all well and happiness in the next “20” years. Wish I could attend but just can’t leave my job. Have a great time - I will be thinking of you all."
- Jayne Pezzoli: "Married, with two sons. Director of Psycotherapy Clinic in West Village, Manhattan. Doctoral Candidate Columbia University."
- Sue Rios: I married Bill Boyles (NB68) and had two daughters, now 13 and 16. I obtained NYS Teacher certification in elementary education and high school math. I'm currently working on the east end of LI."
- Rosemary Rizzo: "I live in West Islip with husband John (NB68). We have 2 children, Bryan 7 and Lauren 3. I work part time at Good Samaritan Hospital in the payroll department."
- Frank Sciacca: "Married to Dianne Spinelli (NB71) for 18 years. Have three children, Gina 17, Tina 16, Frank Jr. 13. Have been living in Las Vegas for 11 years. Own and operate Sun Valley Lawn Maint. for nine years. Involved with USA wrestling for eight years. Nevada State Kids Director and Southern Zone Director. Coached 5-12 year olds-were undefeated for all eight years. Also coaching Little League baseball 13, 14 and 15 year olds at the present time."
- Paul Scolaro: "Upon graduation from the College of William & Mary, I accepted a position as supervisor with the Columbia, MO Parks Planning and Development Division. My wife Rebecca (she’s from Old Bethpage) and I have 3 boys: Brian 6, Keith 4, and Nicholas 3."
- Lou Scotto: "I hope the next 20 years will be as wonderful as the first 20, but go a bit slower. For some reason a 40 minute class felt like 4 hours and a school year lasted forever when you were 17. Now as 40 is rapidly approaching every time I blink, another year goes by."
- Geoff Shipley: "Several years after high school I moved to Salem, OR. I live there now with my wife, Ann and my two sons, Geoffrey 5, and Gregory 3, in the suburb of Kezzer. I am employed as a police officer with the city of Salem."
- Pat Skelly: "Moved out of state to San Diego, CA where our daughter Tara was born. Now living back in NB in the house my husband grew up."
- Sandy Smith: "I spent 11 years in Ft Worth, TX where I met my husband. I have three children, Lloyd 16, James 10, Kristin 5. It is impossible to compress 20+ years into a paragraph!"
- Marc Soldano: "Have three children, Alexandra 8, and twins Brianna and Brittney 2. Teaching art and coaching girls Varsity soccer and freshman volleyball in the Patchogue-Medford School District."
- Joye Spader: "I have been married for the past 12 years to my husband Victor and I have two children Lisa 9 and Thomas 6. We run our own business in Lindenhurst."
- Ellen Stengel: "Went to school at SUNY-Oswego because of beautiful campus, striking sunsets, location on Lake Ontario and good art dept. Received BA in Art & Theatre. Stayed in Oswego with husband Mark, met at school. Primarily free lance artist upon graduation and for the last nine years. Director of the Retired Senior Volunteer Programs (RSVP) representing this region of the country on RSVP’s National Board. Still married with 11 year old girl, Loren and 4 year old son, Chris."
- Gail Sterler: "Popular philosophies of the ‘60s, such as "You are what you eat! and “Your body is your temple” really bore the test of time. They are true!"
- Vickie Stiriz: "Married seven years to Jim. Two step children James 18 and Racheal 14. MS from SUNY Farmingdale - Biotechnology; BS from SUNY Downstate Medical Center-Research Biology; MS from CW Post- Educational Administration. Currently working as a Disciplinary teacher for the William Floyd Schoo1."
- Leslie Tuttle: "Married to John [Zimmerly] and have boys 12 and 10 and one girl, 3."
- Linda Weaver: "Married to Theron, 1976. Son Bert born '86. Theron is a high school principal. I am a special education supervisor in same district. Usually visit NB twice a year-mother in same house I grew up in."
- Valerie Wilcox: "I have earned a BA, MALS and will be receiving a Ph.D. hopefully later this year. I have teaching certifications in four areas. For the last six years I have taught at the LI School for the Gifted, where I am foreign language department chairman and teach Spanish, math, instrumental music and dance. Prior to that I was a self-employed teacher/tutor. I was briefly married 15 years ago; no kids."
- John Zimmerly: "‘73 Graduate of Hofstra University; ‘77 graduate of SUNY Buffalo School of Medicine. 1981 finished 4 year residency in OB/GYN and began practicing in Babylon and Sayville. Married to Leslie Tuttle and have two boys, 12 and 10 and one girl 3."