class notesJohn J. Heaton says golf has been his favoritepastime. He is father to six children and thirteengrandchildren.Richard A. Hodder, M.D. retired from the army,is currently the medical director at a nursinghome. Richard did say of the 50th reunion,“Great reunion. If anyone wants a worn-outdoctor please contact me.”1990sMark G. Baaden ’90 a US Army Major ison his second tour of duty in command ofC/432nd Civil Affair Battalion. Mark’s unithas been identified by the Multi-National Divisionas making historic progress in combatinginsurgents and transitioning governanceto Iraqi authority.Anthony J. Losito retired Coca-Cola distributorhas four sons and one daughter, tengrand children and two great grandchildren.His eldest son is the chief of policeat Bouldor Dam, Colorado and hisfourth son is a federal agent.Carmine G. Scimia ’43Alumni Buzz1940sCarmine G. Scimia ’43, photo of Carmine wasused for the “War Bond Poster” in 1945.1950sThomas C. O’Brien ’55 is co-author of an articlepublished by the Montana MathematicsEnthusiast “Three Strikes”. Tom is a professoremeritus in mathematics education at SouthernIllinois University. He has published and deliveredover 450 papers on children’s thinking,mathematics education, intellectual developmentand educational change.SPECIAL NOTES FROM THE CLASS OF ’58Joseph A. Arena, M.D. still a practicing dermatologist.His son is a chef at Hard Rock Hotelin Orlando and daughter is a student at analternative medical school and his wife, Cherylis a nurse.Robert B Camillone is still in residential andcommercial real estate has four children and sixgrandchildren. Robert enjoys good food.Christopher A. Corsano soon to be a greatgrandfather,Chris enjoys striped-bass fishing.Peter J. Dempsey, M.D. currently involved inbreast cancer work at Anderson Cancer Center.David W. Tobin enjoying retirement,has seven children and five grandchildren.David, who flew in from Oregonfor his 50th reunion, had thisto say “I never met finer teachingthan <strong>Iona</strong> Prep, and I am happy tosee it so vibrant.”Edward F. Waterman is retired andtrying to see the world.1970sDomenic J. Valentine ’77 recently was namedpartner in the law firm of Lusk, Drasites, Tolisanoand Smith in Cape Coral, Florida.1980sMajor Michael G. Corry ’82 writes to thank hisfriend of over thirty years, Rick Trizano and the<strong>Iona</strong> lacrosse team for the twenty-five care packagessent to his Marine troops in <strong>Fall</strong>ujah, Iraq.Maj. Corry writes “I would like to take this opportunityto thank Rick and the entire <strong>Iona</strong> lacrosseteam for their efforts and support. I flew a flag overthe 1st Marine Expeditionary Force Headquartersbuilding in honor of the support and love shownby Rick, the team and the <strong>Iona</strong> family.”Edward W. Lenard, M.D. ’82 was selected asone of Connecticut’s “Top Docs” in pediatrics inthe April issue of <strong>2008</strong> Connecticut Magazine.Edward will be joining a new practice in NewportRhode Island in 2009.Lawrence A. Moccia ’88 and wife Tara havethree children, Mackenzie, Emily and Lawrence.Lawrence is currently teaching in the YonkersPublic school system.Pedro J. Del Pino ’89 is currently a cardiothoracicsurgeon in the Syracuse area.Mark G. Baaden ’90Arthur M. Castiglia, Jr. ’90 a US Navy SealLt. Commander was awarded the “Navy &Marine Corps” Combat Medal in Iraq. He returnedhome safely and resides in Chulavista,CA. He is a member of the Orange CountyCalifornia sheriff’s office swat team.Anthony P. Murphy ’93 and wife Karla havetwo children Brooke and Sean. Anthony receivedhis culinary degree from Johnsonand Wales in Providence, R.I. He owns theSilver Beach Deli in the Bronx.Dominic A. Reina ’98 joined the InformationServices Team at Albany Medical Centeras a senior network systems engineer.He recently purchased his first home in Watervliet,NY.2000sScott J. Roff ’01 a USMC Corporal is stationedat Cherry Point, NC. His family, wifeJenny and their baby daughter, Saddie Marie,all reside in North Carolina.16 IONA PREP NEWS
LeftMark Hogan ’91 andwife Julie welcometheir second childRyan Patrick onNovember 12th.Big sister Audrey is 4.BirthsPedro J. Del Pino ’89 and wife Emiliawelcomed a son, Peter Del Pino.AboveMichael J.McCarthy ’89 and wifeSandy are proud to announcethe birth of theirdaughter Madison Rose.RightEdward P. Keating ’97 and wifeSarah are proud to announce the birth oftheir son, Aidan Michael on July 20th. Aidanweighed in at 8lbs 1oz.wedding bellsJoseph J. Portofino ’95 andwife Jennifer welcomed theirsecond son on July 9. MatthewGlenn weighed in at10 lbs!Stephen M. Patti ’90 andwife Boglarka are happy toannounce the birth of theirbaby daughter, Nora Ann, onSeptember 25th.Howard K. Burke ’95 and wifeChrissy had their first child, Kaitlyn MarieBurke, on July 22.John P. Imbrogno ’97 and wife Maria arepleased to announce the birth of their son,Nicholas Julien, on August 6. Nicholasweighed in at 7lbs 5 oz.Thomas G. Marinos ’92 married Kate Kaiser of Bronxville, NYon September 6, <strong>2008</strong> in Arlington, VT.Ronald D. DiVestea ’93 married Arlene DiPietro onOctober 18, <strong>2008</strong>. (pictured)Joe Blaney ‘83 and Jay O’Meara ’82 have launched a national amateur sports website. The site is forthe viewing of all amateur sports. Joe and Jay chose <strong>Iona</strong> Prep to be part of the pilot program for thesite. You can visit the site and watch of <strong>Iona</strong>’s games and matches. The <strong>Iona</strong> Prep Film Club recordsand edits the games and they can be seen on www.globalsports.net. The site also includes an archivesection with several years of past Turkey Bowls.The <strong>Iona</strong> PrepFilm ClubIn MemoriamPlease keep in your thoughts and prayersthe families and friends of the deceasedmembers of the <strong>Iona</strong> <strong>Preparatory</strong> <strong>School</strong>family.AlumniGerard R. Boll, MD‘55Richard J. Costabile ‘70John P. Donohue, MD ‘49Richard T. Unsworth ‘47Frank J. Ryan ‘40William F. Reilly ‘55Thomas J. Scully ‘50Edward R. Trapasso ‘03John H. Vier’ 37<strong>Iona</strong> Prep FamilyMark A. Angioli–Father of Mark D.’86Frank DeCeasar–Great-grandfather of Michael A.’05 andNicholas A. Raimondi ‘11Marie Doty–Mother of William W ‘80Louis M. Fazio–Father of faculty member Maryellen FealyJoan Gazzola–Mother of Jack ’72, Grandmother of John B.’99, Michael P. ’05 and Christopher M.’03Steven Kelly–Uncle of Vincent Chirico ‘08 andAnthony Fico ‘09James Henry–Father of faculty member Jim HenryLoretta Maisano–Mother of James ’81 and Anthony K. ‘83John McMahon–Father of John P. ‘82Jonathan Pawell–Brother of Michael D. ‘10Steven Powers–Son of the late Frederic B. Powers ’51, brotherof Christopher W. ‘75 and Jeffrey R. ‘77Philip Rehders–Son of Kenneth J. Rehders ‘73Barbara Santorsola–Mother of Matthew R.’93 and Gregory T. ‘99James Summers–Father of Jason M.‘98FALL <strong>2008</strong> 17