Annunciation Newsletter Oct 2010
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October 2010 The Annunciator Find us on the web at www.school.Annunciationcrestwood.com Grammar School Sweethearts Some of us look for love in with seven grandchildren grade, and Joseph joined all the wrong places. Others ranging from grammar the class the following search the world for love and school to college age. year. Joseph’s twin sister, find it on foreign shores. Still Mary Ann, became Originally settling in Crest- others find love in the next Wendy’s best friend. One wood to raise their family, town, or on the train, or on a day, Joseph, who was a Nancy and Peter moved to Inside this issue... college campus. And then student at Stepinac, Vero Beach, FL in 1983 there are those who find love needed a date for the jun- Letters from the Pas- 222 where they still live. tor and Principal at home! There are many, ior prom. Mary Ann sug- many marriages that have gested to her brother that Hudson River Swim 555 taken place at Annunciation he invite Wendy, who was Wendy DeRuvo ‘56 and between graduates of our a junior at Good Counsel. 555 Joseph Campanella ‘56 had Alumni Authors school. Below you will learn Wendy, who really wanted their first date on May 9, more about these Annuncia- a new gown, said yes! And Upcoming Reunions 666 1959. Wendy had moved to tion sweethearts. Annunciation in the fifth (continued on page 3) Animal Blessings 777 Nancy Clark ‘50 and Pe- ter Garst ‘48 started dating Deceased Alumni 101010 TThehe Earliest Alumni Couple after an Annunciation dance Mass for high school students on James Murtha ‘49 says it in the Milestones 111111 June 22, 1951. Peter was a most beautiful way when describing student at Iona Prep and what attracted him to Jean Synder Reunion Reviews 121212 N a n c y also Class of ‘49. “I loved her for went to years, and the feeling was mutual. 113313 G o o d Class Notes We were struck with each other.” Counsel. Sports Stories 151515 A f t e r From Annunciation, Jim went to a t te nd - Stepinac, then Iona College for a Annunciation Elementary School ing St. couple of years before being drafted J o s e p h into the Army. Jean went to Ursu- Jean at graduation 465 Westchester Avenue College line and Mt. St. Vincent’s. Jim was Crestwood, NY 10707 ( P e t e r ) a successful salesman for Royal Typewriter in lower and St. Manhattan, and Jean worked at St. V i n - Peter and Nancy Garst Vincent’s Hospital. The Annunciator Editorial Board: c e n t ’ s They began dating in high Richard Burke ‘48 Hospital School of Nursing school and were married on August Judith Horncastle DiMenna ‘57 (Nancy), and a two year stint in 12, 1957. They are parents to five the Army for Peter, they were Chris Grealy Brown Daly ‘62 children: Mary Beth lives in Massa- married on June 21, 1958. chusetts, Jimmy in Arizona, Amy in Mary Theresa Gill McCombe ‘75 Peter and Nancy have five North Carolina, John in New Jersey John Sullivan ‘82 children, three boys and two and Megan in New York., and Marie Villani-York ‘93 girls, including one set of grandparents to twelve. Jean and Jim were residents of New City, NY Melissa Brennan ‘95 twins. Their children live in Florida, New Jersey and Con- for 50 years before moving to Caroline Sohr ‘08 necticut and have blessed them Jim at graduation North Carolina three years ago. October 2010 Page 2 Letters to the Editor Thank you for this recent newslet- enjoy reading through it and recognize Wednesday we pack and send nearly 70 ter. I loved reading every bit of it, and many of the names—some from my boxes and are always looking for addi- I did see some people that I recognized brother/sister’s class and others from tional names to send support care even though I only spent two years at the “kids” I played with as a young- packages to. Thank you. Annunciation. ster. The article regarding the care Martha Hoffman Skinner, Florida packages was beautifully done. If you Crestwood was a unique place to receive addresses of anyone serving in You can email the Editor at live, and I see many young people have either Iraq or Afghanistan, please for- mtmccombe@annunciationcrestwood. come back to live there again. I know ward their information to me. Every com! when we sold my Dad’s house back in the late 90’s it was to a young man who had grown up in Crestwood. Maryellen Falihee Clark, New York Delia Conlon, Brianna Tirelli I want to thank you and congratu- and Brett Sim- late you on the work you did on both mons staff the the reunion and The Annunciator. I feel bake sale table both were overwhelming successes. outside church. No one ever addressed our military The bake sale is service, and we are all proud of what raising funds we did. I have been in touch with peo- for the 8th ple I care about but have not been in Grade gradua- touch with for fifty years. tion events. James Murphy, New York As always, a great newsletter. I so Letter from the Pastor Letter from the Principal Dear Alumni of Annunciation, Dear Alumni and Friends of Annunciation School, Autumn has arrived in Crestwood, and both the par- Annunciation School is financially stable, academically ish and school have been very active. In the parish, bap- excellent, and strong in its Catholic identity. This school tisms and weddings have been celebrated every weekend year, we updated our math series and will be focusing on since the beginning of September. It’s extremely gratify- data analysis and professional development to strengthen ing to have so many sacramental celebrations here. In the months ahead you will be hearing much about our math program. We have also added more literature to Catholic Schools in the news. Be assured that our school our reading program to help our students gain a lifelong remains strong and active. It is one of the finest in the love of reading. Archdiocese of New York. By the way, 2011 marks the 80th Anniversary of our As the Archdiocese releases its Pathways to Excellence parish. It is amazing to think of all the blessings that Al- plan for Catholic Education, we remain confident that our mighty God has given to us over these past years. community will continue to grow and remain an integral I hope that all of you are healthy and be assured of my part of the beautiful neighborhood of Crestwood. We are prayers for you and your loved ones. grateful for your prayers and support. Sincerely, Best Regards, UtÜutÜt fA ^tätÇtz{ Page 3 The Annunciator Annunciation Sweethearts (continued from page 1) from that day on through high school Deedee and Bob have two daugh- mother to their four children, Christina, and college they dated. ters, Jessica (33) who lives in Fairfield, Michael, Karen and Dan. They now CT and Samantha (31) who lives in also have three grandsons and two They were married on June 27, 1964 Fairhaven, MA. They are also proud granddaughters. Judy and Frank enjoy and moved grandparents to one grandson. After RVing now after 40 years of tenting. to Chicago living in Westport, CT for twenty years, They’ve traveled from Maine to Florida where Jo- Bob and Deedee relocated to Weston, and hope one day to travel west and on seph was CT, where they currently reside. to Alaska. a t t e n d i n g m e d i c a l s c h o o l . Barbara Vitolo ‘66 and Joseph Judy Casey ‘65 and Frank Vitolo Subsequent Scheideler ‘64 had ‘62 started dating in January, m e d i c a l known each other 1970. They, along with a few past training in for years. Their graduates of Annunciation School, be- psychiatry sisters were best longed to the Young Adult Players, a took the friends. It was at a club that raised money for the church couple to cast party of one of with performances in the school gym. New York Wendy and Joseph the Annunciation Between this club and weekly meetings City, White Campanella Young Adult club’s at Ye Ol' Pub in Bronxville with a large Plains, Glen plays that the sparks Barbara and Joe group including Charlie and Denis Scheideler Falls and finally to Stony Brook, NY. ignited. Barbara was Brennan, 17 and Joe was one Joseph and Wendy have three chil- Joe and week shy of his 20th birthday. They dren. Dominic is 45, Timothy is 40 and Mary Ann had their first date on Joe’s birthday. Carrie is 30. They also have four grand- S c h e i - children. Sadly, Joseph passed away in deler, Pat Married in 1972, Barbara and Joe 1988. Wendy continues to live in Stony and Bar- have three children and two grandchil- Brook with Timothy and his family. bara Vi- dren. Joe is a middle school principal, tolo, Jack and Barbara is a special education D i r r , teacher. They reside in Canton, CT, a Dorothy Bond ‘62 and Robert Zan- J o h n small town in the northwestern part of netti ‘61 started dating in high school. C l a r k , Judy and Frank Vitolo the state. Bob went to Stepinac and Deedee to M a u r e e n Ma ri a Stratford, Larry Nugent and many oth- R e - ers, all past graduates, they were drawn Nancy Kirk ‘67 and Len Weireter g i n a .