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Class of 2011Archbishop Timothy Dolan was the keynote speaker at this year’s commencement ceremony. P.34

alumni Class agentsRich Fugazzi has been selected to represent the class of 1972. Find out who your class representative is. P.22a proud legacy”

-Archbishop Dolan to the class of 2011

“You are inheriting

&MAROON GOLD Monsignor Farrell High School Alumni Magazine

Celebrating 50 years of Excellence in Catholic Education

fall 2011

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Monsignor Farrell’s

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In recognition of 50 years of pride, tradition, and excellence, Monsignor Farrell High School invites all alumni, parents, faculty, and friends to our Farrell Family Picnic.

mass • BBQ • classmates • school tours

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FALL 2011p.4 Principal’s Message

p.8 Faculty Spotlight

p.11 Hall of Fame

p.18 The Lions Den

p.22 The Alumni Office

p.24 Alumni Events

p.30 Frank Artale ‘83

p.34 Where Are They Now?

Hear from Monsignor Whalen about his first year as principal, Farrell’s 50th anniversary, and more

Learn more about Brother Henry Wright, who has been educating Farrell students since 1974, and his recent induction into the CHSAA Hall of Fame.

We’ve inducted another class of alumni into the hall of fame. Find out more about their incredible achievements since leaving Farrell.

Check out what’s going on in the Farrell sports world, including alumni updates and school sports.

Director of Development & Alumni Relations Lou Puliafito talks Farrell.

Its always a great day when classmates reunite at alumni events. Check out the photos.

Learn more about this former Microsoft Executive and his visit with Farrell students.

Find out what some Farrell alumni have been doing since their days in Oakwood.

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Dr. Humphrey Germaniuk ‘71 is happy to be back at Farrell for Reunion 2011. Read his class note on page 35.

Farrell Pride!

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Dear Brother Alumni,

n the day after Labor Day, the incoming freshman class was seated nervously in the gym stands, waiting for their new homerooms to be called and set to begin what we realize are someof the best years of their lives. As we know well, they sat with not as yet known friends who will remain with them throughout their lives, and had the first of many experiences that will never be forgotten as they become part of often repeated stories. We remember that first day well, and how it was the beginning of the Farrell experience. The haircuts have changed over the years,and the music (or what they now call music) has changed, but the fact that these are good kids has always been and always will be the constant. They, like us, will have their ups and downs,successes and failures, but wherever they go from here, they will bear the indelible mark of a Farrell Man.

As we begin our 50th year, there is much that can be said and much that should be said. Archbishop Dolan told our graduates last May that he is amazed by our alumni whom he meets all over the country, all of whom relate with pride what Farrell means to them. The Archbishop remarked that rarely has he seen such loyalty, and that when he visits Farrell he sees the reason why.

Two recent events illustrate this dedication to Farrell. Thanks to the hard work, expertise, and generosity of Conrad Schweizer, ’89, a new sprinkler system was added this summer so that thelandscaping Conrad completed last year would be properly maintained. This common sense, practical assistance reflects both the love we alumni share for Farrell, and our recognition that weneed to do what we can to keep the school facilities at their best.

The other initiative goes to the core of why we are here. John Bosco, ’75 has taken the initiative to contact our brother alumni to

Wherever they go from here, they will bear the indelible mark of a Farrell Man.”“

- Monsignor Whalen on the class of 2011

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Dear Brother Alumni,

n the day after Labor Day, the incoming freshman class was seated nervously in the gym stands, waiting for their new homerooms to be called and set to begin what we realize are someof the best years of their lives. As we know well, they sat with not as yet known friends who will remain with them throughout their lives, and had the first of many experiences that will never be forgotten as they become part of often repeated stories. We remember that first day well, and how it was the beginning of the Farrell experience. The haircuts have changed over the years,and the music (or what they now call music) has changed, but the fact that these are good kids has always been and always will be the constant. They, like us, will have their ups and downs,successes and failures, but wherever they go from here, they will bear the indelible mark of a Farrell Man.

As we begin our 50th year, there is much that can be said and much that should be said. Archbishop Dolan told our graduates last May that he is amazed by our alumni whom he meets all over the country, all of whom relate with pride what Farrell means to them. The Archbishop remarked that rarely has he seen such loyalty, and that when he visits Farrell he sees the reason why.

Two recent events illustrate this dedication to Farrell. Thanks to the hard work, expertise, and generosity of Conrad Schweizer, ’89, a new sprinkler system was added this summer so that thelandscaping Conrad completed last year would be properly maintained. This common sense, practical assistance reflects both the love we alumni share for Farrell, and our recognition that weneed to do what we can to keep the school facilities at their best.

The other initiative goes to the core of why we are here. John Bosco, ’75 has taken the initiative to contact our brother alumni to

participate in a weekly Alumni Mass. Each Wednesday, the alumni are invited to join in the daily student Mass, now at 7:45 a.m. Our parents sacrificed to provide us with a truly Catholic education, and our Catholic faith is lived only in fidelity to the Eucharist. The deceased alumni are remembered in a particular way, and all of us are given the opportunity to strengthen our faith here in this place where that faith was nurtured and given the opportunity to grow.

What I find so impressive about this initiative, is that it came from the alumni, and not from those of us in the religious life and priesthood. That a group of laymen would see this as a key component of being an alumnus means that what we do here at Farrell is worth doing. The school exists to provide our students with an understanding of our faith and how that faith is lived in whatever walk of life each man chooses. If there is any way to celebrate 50 years, this is it. Why not join us?

Again, thank you for your goodness to our students and for being a true Vir Fidelis. Know of my prayers for you and your family each day.

Monsignor Edmund J. Whalen ‘76Principal


from the principal

Monsignors Whalen, Bergin, and Finn with Archbishop Dolan at Commencement 2011

Monsignor Farrell HigH scHool

Rev. Monsignor Edmund Whalen ‘76Principal

Office of Development & Alumni Relations

Mr. Loual PuliafitoDirector of Development

Mr. Greg Guastavino ‘94Alumni OfficerEditor, Maroon & Gold

Mr. John GiannoneAlumni Officer- Events

Mr. Lou Baldassano ‘73Alumni Officer

MonsignorFarrellAlumni.com

718.987.2900 ext. 268

Photo credit:Staten Island Advance

Excerpt from the Staten Island Advance article “Monsignor Farrell - 50 years of shaping young men’s lives” by Lou Bergonzi ‘65. Read the full text at www.monsignorfarrellalumni.com/50years

“n a letter dated Oct. 28, 1959, Francis Cardinal Spellman, the Archbishop of New York, congratulated Monsignor Joseph Farrell, pastor of St. Peter’s in New Brighton, on the 60th anniversary of his ordination. He also informed Monsignor Farrell that the ‘next high school on Staten Island will bear your honored name.’ ”

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Our history

alumni Frank Spinelli ‘74 • Stephen Huczko ‘75 • Charles Margiotta ‘75

Thomas Celic ‘76 • Steve Fiorelli ‘76 • Stephen Lauria ‘79

John Casazza ‘81 • Marty Egan ‘82 • Scott McGovern ‘83

Neil Leavy ‘85 • Steven Hagis ‘87 • Brian Cannizzaro ‘88

Vincent Laieta ‘88 • William Micciulli ‘89 • Jeffrey Stark ‘89

Shawn Bowman Jr. ‘90 • Carl DiFranco ‘91 • Joseph Ianelli ‘91

Peter Mulligan ‘91 • Michael Clarke ‘92 • Keith Roma ‘92

Christopher Mozzillo ‘92 • Joseph Visciano ‘97

FARRELL FAMILYJames Coyle • Anthony Fallone • Joseph Grzelak

Vincent Litto • Lee Ludwig • Louis Modafferi

Philip Petti • John Santore


September 11 2001 - September 11 2011

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A Life of Service

Br. Wright at the 26th annual CHsaa Hall of fame dinner

Brother Henry Wright is Farrell’s first coach to be inducted into the New York Catholic High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame, which includes names such as: Vince Lombardi (Cathedral/St. Francis Prep ‘33), Vince Scully (Fordham Prep ‘44), Joe Paterno (Brooklyn Prep ‘45), Joe Torre (St. Francis Prep ‘58), and Karim Abdul Jabbar (Power Memorial ‘65).


Born in the Clason Point section of the Bronx, Brother Wright became a Christian Brother in 1952. He taught in various schools in Newfoundland, Canada from 1959-1965, as well as schools in New Rochelle, NY, Newark, NJ, and Rhode Island before joining the Farrell faculty in 1974.

He is currently the chairman of the foreign language department and teaches French and Latin to honors and scholars students.

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“Every year’s better than the year before”

Brother Wright began coaching the golf team in 1980 and led the Lions to Catholic High School league championships every year from 1984-1990, as well as in 1992 and 1994.

The 1984 championship was the first in CHSAA league history and since that time, no other coach has eclipsed Br. Wright’s mark of nine championship seasons. Prior to the creation of the league in 1984, Brother coached the Lions to numerous Staten Island golf titles.

Brother also served as the Farrell varsity and junior varsity bowling coach for over 20 years, and was also the director of the intramural football, basketball, and bowling programs.

Left: Brother is pictured with his first Farrell golf team in 1980, and with the last team he coached in 1998.

Congratulations to Sister Grazyna Michniewicz who recently celebrated her 25-year jubilee as a Sister of Charity. Sister, who completed her 20th year at Farrell, was recently highlighted in the Sisters of Charity Halifax annual report.

In addition to teaching theology and psychology, Sister moderates the state textbook club, the Coptic club, and the breast cancer awareness fundraiser. She also moderates the retreat team, coordinating Farrell seniors on their retreat days at Mount Manresa Retreat house.

- sister grazyna


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Visit monsignorfarrellalumni.com/fame to learn more about the Alumni Hall of Fame and to find out how you can nominate alumni for induction.

AlumniNews


Members of the Monsignor Farrell Alumni Hall of Fame, class of 2011 were inducted in a ceremony on Friday, May 13, 2011. Six Farrell men join the twenty-eight previously inducted alumni. They are: Anthony Mascolo ‘73, Thomas Bosco ‘75, Fr. Louis Jerome ‘77, Dr. James Welsh ‘78, James Agnello ‘80, and Frank Artale ‘83


Best of the Best

Dr. James Welsh ‘78

A participant in the initial scientific evaluation of helical tomotherapy image-guided intensity-modulated radiation therapy (IG-IMRT) technology, Dr. Welsh was the first physician in the world to use helical tomotherapy in human cancer care.

Dr. Welsh is pictured with the TomoTherapy machine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison Paul P. Carbone Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Photo by Bryce Richter UW-Madison, University Communications

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Tony is a graduate of Binghamton University where he earned a BA in political science, and Fordham University School of Law. He is a former Director of the Richmond County Bar Association and a newly installed Director of the New York Academy of Trial Lawyers. Tony is currently a member of the New York State & Staten Island Trial Lawyers Associations, and the New York State Bar Association. In 1999 the Staten Island Advance recognized Tony as their Person of the Year. He has served at various times on the Boards of the YMCA & the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame.

A member of Binghamton University’s Board of Directors and a former Director of the their Alumni Association, Tony is also a member of the University’s Wall of Fame. Tony taught the practical law senior elective (pro bono) at Farrell with his partners for 19 years. He led the project to have lights installed on the school’s athletic field, and was instrumental in the renovation of the Farrell Chapel. He is currently a partner in the law firm of Bosco & Mascolo – (John Bosco ‘75). His son Anthony graduated Farrell in ‘02.


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Anthony MAscolo - 1973

Tom is currently the general manager of LaGuardia Airport and is involved in the redevelopment of the central terminal building and the renewal of the airport’s infrastructure. He joined the Port Authority in 1986 and held several staff and operations management positions at John F. Kennedy International, Newark Liberty International, and LaGuardia airports. He also has worked as a supervising engineer in the central office of the Aviation Department. Tom graduated the United States Military Academy and served six-years active duty and

18 years in the National Guard and Reserves as an officer and helicopter pilot. He is a veteran of both Operation Desert Shield and Operation Desert Storm and was awarded the Bronze Star, the military’s fourth-highest award for bravery, heroism or meritorious service in the combat zone. Then a lieutenant colonel, Tom led his National Guard battalion in providing perimeter security for emergency workers at ground zero after 9/11. He retired from the army in 2004, having attained the rank of colonel. His brother John is a member of the Farrell class of ‘75.


thoMAs Bosco - 1975

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Since 2001, Fr. Jerome has served as the pastor of Sacred Heart Parish on Staten Island. After graduating Farrell, where he was a member of the marching band, history club, and vice president of the student council, Fr. Jerome attended Fordham University where he received his Bachelor of Arts degree in 1981. He went on to receive his Masters in Divinity at St. Joseph’s Seminary in Dunwoodie. Fr. Jerome was ordained in 1988 by the late

Cardinal O’Conner and credits the great teachers at Farrell for having influenced his decision to enter the priesthood. Prior to being assigned to Sacred Heart Parish, Fr. Jerome brought his ministry to the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Scarsdale from 1987-1993 and after serving at St. Mary’s in Poughkeepsie for one year, he moved on to St. Patrick’s in Yorktown Heights where he served from 1994 -2001.


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FR. loUIs JERoME - 1977

Board Certified in Radiation Oncology and Neuro-Oncology, Dr. Welsh is a pioneer in oncology research. He currently serves as one of the radiation oncologist representatives on the Advisory Committee on the Medical Uses of Isotopes, having been appointed in 2007 by the Director of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. Dr. Welsh received his medical degree from Stony Brook School of Medicine and completed his residency training in radiation oncology at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, which has been named “Best Hospital” in the United States for

the 22nd year, according to U.S. News and World Report’s 2011-2012. Following his residency, Dr. Welsh joined the faculty of Johns Hopkins. He then becameClinical Professor of Human Oncology and Medical Physics at the University of Wisconsin, Madison before moving to Shreveport, Louisiana. Presently, Dr. Welsh is Professor of Radiology, Radiation Oncology, and Neurosurgery at Louisiana State University-Shreveport. His brother, Bill, graduated Farrell in 1982.


DR. JAMES WELSH - 1978

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Since graduating from Farrell, Jim Agnello has devoted himself to a life of service to others. Jim has been a high school special education counselor in Bronxville High School for 12 years. He previously was a school counselor at Croton Harmon High School. At Bronxville, Jim coaches the varsity cross country and ski teams and travels with the students to Nicaragua where they build homes, and to Tanzania, where they work in an orphanage. After his first visit to Tanzania he joined the board of the Janada L. Batchelor Foundation for

Children Orphanage. Jim also serves the district as a member of its Staff Development Governing Board, a group of teachers and administrators who oversee training and develop goals. In addition, he is a member of the State University of New York’s Enrollment Management Board, which addresses issues in the college admissions process. He is recognized by students and peers as being an outstanding teacher and track and field coach. His twin brother John also graduated Farrell in 1980.


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JAMES AGNELLO - 1980

Currently a managing director and general partner at Ignition Partners venture capital firm, Frank’s focus is on software; primarily infrastructure, cloud, and virtualization, and making investment decisions as part of the $400 million Ignition Venture Partners IV fund. Frank was a founder and CEO of Consera Software, a management software company, which was eventually sold to Hewlett-Packard in 2004. In 1991, Frank began a nine-year career with the Microsoft Corporation, where he became one of only five general managers tasked to build

Windows 2000. During a six-year period at Microsoft (1994-2000), Frank managed the team responsible for formulating the features for the product that came to be known as Microsoft XP (formerly known as Windows NT and Windows 2000). Frank received the Microsoft Chairman’s Award for top U.S. member of technical staff in 1993 and was also named the top systems engineer that same year. Recently Frank visited with the students at Farrell to discuss his career. Read more about his visit on page 30.


FRANK ARTALE - 1983

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Pete Lembo ‘88, has been named head football coach at Ball State University (Indiana) after spending the last 10 seasons as head football coach at Lehigh

University (2001-05) and most recently, Elon University (2006-10). “Coach Lembo is an experienced head coach with a strong career record leading winning programs at both Lehigh and Elon,” Ball State President Jo Ann Gora said.

“He comes from environments that value both athletic performance and academic success. I believe this is a great hire.” Pete has enjoyed tremendous success as a collegiate head coach. In 2001 he was named the winner of the Eddie Robinson Award following his undefeated season as head coach of Lehigh. The Robinson Award is presented annually to the Nation’s top head coach in I-AA football. He was also named Patriot League coach of the year in 2001 and 2004, winning conference championships both years. In 2007, Pete was named Southern Conference Coach of the Year, the first in Elon school history.

Alumnus Jim Bradley has been named head football coach by Monsignor Edmund Whalen following a search committee selection process. Coach Bradley becomes just the fourth head football coach in school history. As a junior running back, Jim helped Farrell to a league championship and Metro Bowl title in 1986. He continued his football success at Ithaca College where he was a part of the Division III National Championship team his senior year. After graduating from Ithaca with a B.A. in history, Jim served as a defensive and special teams coach and as a recruiting coordinator at Wagner College, during which time he earned his MBA from Wagner. After six years on the Seahawks’ staff, Jim

left to become an assistant coach at the University of Massachusetts. In 1998, Jim helped the Minutemen capture the Division I-AA National Championship. From 2001-04, he was an assistant football coach and head baseball coach at Poly Prep Country Day School in Brooklyn. Most recently, Jim served as the Assistant Athletic Director of Academics and Compliance at Wagner College. In 2007, Jim graduated from Seton Hall University School of Law with a juris doctor degree.

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LIONS DENSports Update

Pete Lembo ‘88 Named Head Coach at Ball State University

Jim Bradley ‘88 Heads Farrell Football Program

Was drafted in the 19th round of the

2008 Major League Baseball Draft out of

Texas State. Currently pitches for the Oakland A’s Class A Advanced Affiliate Stockton Ports in the

California League.

Completed his career at Seton

Hall by helping the Pirates to a Big

East Tournament Championship and

a birth in the NCAA Tournament.

Widely regarded as one of the best

defensive catchers in the Big East.

Finished his career as Monmouth

University’s second all-time leader in

assists (492) which also ranks 18th-best

all-time in NEC history.

Pitcher for Molloy College - named an All-American by the National

Collegiate Baseball Writers Association,

a Daktronics All-America third-team selection, ECC 2011 Pitcher of the Year,

All-ECC, NCBWA and Daktronics All-East Region first-team.

Mike Hart ‘05 FraNk eSPoSito ‘06 JaMeS Hett ‘07 CHUCk FoNtaNa ‘08


Thanks Coach

Pete Lembo ‘88 Named Head Coach at Ball State University

After four decades of Farrell football, coach Sarullo compiled a 189-103-4 record as head coach. Arriving at Farrell as an assistant coach in the 1960s, coach served six seasons as the junior varsity head coach and 11 seasons as varsity defensive coordinator.

Since his first season as head coach in 1981, coach Sarullo guided Farrell to 11 CHSFL championship games and won titles in 1986, 1991, 1999 and 2000. The 1986 team also captured the Metro Bowl title under coach Sarullo.

The Farrell golfers captured the Staten Island CHSAA League Championship with a 12-1 mark.

The Lions nearly took the CHSAA city crown, but fell short in their bid, losing to Fordham Prep 4-1 in the title match.

The team was led by Staten Island Advance All-Star Joe Persichetti ‘12 (pictured), who finished the season with a 9-3-1 record, and Stephen DiPietro ‘11. Both Persichetti and DiPietro qualified for the NYS Federation Boys Golf Championship.

Persichetti also won the Staten Island Amateur Junior division title and has qualified for the Metropolitan Golf Association’s prestigious Carter Cup at Baltusrol next year.

The team is coached by Lou Baldassano ‘73. The Lions were also fortunate to have alumnus John Mascari ‘94, a PGA professional at Canoe Brook Country Club (NJ) working with them this past season.

The Lions won the CHSAA Staten Island Division championship with a 14-1 regular season record.

Nick Thorgersen ‘11, Jordan Stark ‘11, and Mike Viegas ‘12 (pictured) were selected as Staten Island Advance All-Stars.

Viegas, a repeat SI Advance All-Star, boasted a .390 average, led the division with 18 runs scored and tied for a league-best 23 hits. He also stole a division-leading 13 bases in 15 games.

Stark lead the CHSAA with 18 RBI, hit .404, and was third in the division with 19 hits and fourth with 13 runs scored.

Thorgersen led the division with a 0.85 ERA in 33 innings and finished with a 5-0 regular season record.

The varsity tennis team finished the 2011 season undefeated with a perfect 10-0 record.

First year head coach John LeBlanc ‘06, team moderator Miss Dawn Guerriero, along with co-captains Ryan Amberger ‘11 and Bobby Pinto ‘11, led the Lions to their first Staten Island High School Tennis League championship since 2006.

Ryan Amberger, an honors student and four-year standout on the team, served as a captain in his junior year as well, and was the Lions’ first singles player in his senior season. He is currently a freshman at Villanova University.

In addition to serving as a team co-captain, Bobby Pinto was also awarded this year’s Outstanding Student-Athlete Award by the Staten Island Sports Hall of Fame and Patrolman Rocco Laurie Memorial Scholarship Committee.

Also a high jumper and long jumper while at Farrell, Bobby now attends Stevens Institute of Technology where he is studying chemical engineering.


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We are all keenly aware that the only constant in life is change. Over the last fifty years Monsignor Farrell High School has grown from a school of one hundred thirteen students to one that

accommodates over one thousand students. During the last fifty years Farrell has evolved from its humble beginnings into a nationally recognized prestigious Catholic High School. In so doing Farrell has been at the forefront of change by constantly updating its curriculum and campus in order to provide its students with the latest advancements in educational content and teaching technology. Farrell continues to update its classrooms with the installation of Smartboards and recent campus additions have been Alumni Stadium and the di Silvestri Wrestling Room. Through all these changes, our core values have nonetheless remained steadfast. Vir Fidelis is sewn into the fabric of life of our students. Farrell’s goal has been and continues to be to prepare its students for all the challenges that life may present them with. Farrell continues to prepare its students to become leaders in their chosen fields of endeavor while remaining true to their faith and what it means to serve others. The school encourages its students to constantly think outside the box while still maintaining their core values.

Because change is a constant theme, it is necessary for Farrell to plan to be ahead of change. Unfortunately to an institution like Farrell change becomes very expensive, but at the same time is important to the value of education and the life of our young Farrell brothers. The Celebration of Monsignor Farrell’s 50th Anniversary is a special moment for the institution and its Farrell family. During my time at Farrell I have heard from many proud Farrell Alumni about the important role Farrell played in their lives. Today, Farrell is still playing that role for its students. In Celebration of Monsignor Farrell, its students, and proud alumni, I ask you to consider how you can do your part in keeping Farrell prepared for change. Consider becoming more involved with your fellow Farrell brothers by participating in Farrell gatherings or contact the alumni office to find other ways to be involved. If you are considering in making a financial gift, remember that your gift is not a gift to Farrell the institution, but to the Farrell students. You represent Farrell as a proud alumnus and Farrell represents you as a prestigious Catholic High School. If you have any questions please call or e-mail me at the information below. I look forward to seeing many of you on September 18th at the Farrell Picnic. Many of alumni and families have registered already. If you still need to register please do so by visiting our website www.monsignorfarrellalumni.com/50th.

With Farrell Pride,

Loual PuliafitoDirector of Development & Alumni Relations718.987.2900 ext. [email protected]


a culture of excellence

1965 Richard Snow1966 Richard Decker1967 Bill Randle1968 Edward Devlin1969 Victor Saldibar1970 Class Agent Needed1971 Peter Dowling1972 John Campo & Rich Fugazzi1973 Mike Marciuliano1974 Dr. Michael Elia1975 Bill Duggan1976 Peter Fanizzi1977 Timothy Forsyth1978 Thomas Murray & Peter DiTuri

1979 Class Agent Needed1980 Nicholas Pucciarelli1981 Steven Calcagno1982 Anthony Buccigrossi1983 Michael Borik1984 Anthony LoPresti1985 David DiTommaso1986 Thomas Pollutri1987 Class Agent Needed1988 Gary Wilkos1989 Nicholas Mehnert & Thomas Collins1990 Louis Tobacco1991 Salvatore Capek1992 Joseph Mayrose1993 Anthony Tessitore

1994 Robert Rosenthal1995 Robert Diamond1996 Mike Nebel1997 John Valenti1998 Michael Tessitore1999 Christopher Mitrovich & Scott Geissler2000 Class Agent Needed2001 Giuseppe Aguanno2002 Thomas Ficchi2003 Patrick Smith2004 Peter Mulroy2005 Patrick Sandberg

To keep your class consistently engaged and motivated, the Farrell Class Agent Program has been developed. Your class agent will help organize your class activities around a five-year cycle with Reunion as the pivotal event.

While each class operates differently, your class agent’s primary goal is to:

· Stay connected with your class via e-mail and web· Update you about the students of Monsignor Farrell· Organizing and executing regional class events· Providing input for your Reunion Weekend events to make them unique and special for your class· Maximizing class participation in the Annual Fund

The long-term goal of the Development Office is to form sizable class committees for each class. As we realize that goal, we encourage classes with active participation to have a team of class agents that consist of an Events Chair, Communications Chair, Annual Fund Chair, and Reunion Gift Chair. If you would like to volunteer as a class agent please call the Office of Development and Alumni Relations.

Bill Randle ‘67 Sal Capek ‘91 Rob Rosenthal ‘94Dave DiTommaso ‘85Peter Dowling‘71 Gary Wilkos ‘88 Nick Mehnert ‘89


classAgents

lumni turned out en masse in 2010/2011 to reunite, catch up with classmates, and support their Alma mater.

Our second Beefsteak night was another success, as was the second annual basketball alumni game.

Lacrosse, soccer, and track & field alumni held their first reunions with the Lax and soccer guys taking the field in a friendly alumni game.

Reunion Gala was well attended by members of classes ending in “1” or “6”, our football alumni returned for the 5th annual Alumni Bowl, and our annual Farrell Golf Classic was a sell-out!


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Beefsteak 2010 • Basketball Alumni Game & Reunion • Lacrosse Alumni Game & Reunion


Beefsteak 2010 • Basketball Alumni Game & Reunion • Lacrosse Alumni Game & Reunion


Alumnievents

Track & Field / Cross Country Alumni Reunion • Alumni Hall of Fame Ceremony


Football Alumni Bowl V • Soccer Alumni Game & Reunion

As the di Silvestri room began to fill with faces -- some familiar many not so familiar -- I began to reminisce about the sounds we all heard as we made our way through the paths of Clove Lakes Park, the turn at Van Cortlandt Park just before we began the long stretch up through the hills and as we made our descent. And of course the thundering noise at “The Armory,” which was buoyed by the fleet-footed runners from schools such as Boys High. This is what came to mind as I greeted runners and throwers who came before and after me into the di Silvestri room for the inaugural Cross Country – Track and Field Reunion on that Saturday, April 2. We had 120 alumni, coaches and administrators attend the event. A partial list included Rev. Msgr. Peter Finn (our moderator for so many years), Rev. Msgr. Emmet Nevin and Rev. Msgr. Thomas Bergin (former principals and athletic directors) and the current principal Rev. Msgr Edmund Whalen ’76. The coaches spanned most of the years, from Tom Celandine to Tom Cuffe. If I begin to even try to name some of our distinguished alumni, I fear I would leave some out who are worthy of mention. As I looked about and saw men I have not laid eyes on in decades, it makes you wonder what took us so long to do this. But that’s in the past; we now must look forward to making more memories like this. I look forward with such anticipation to see what is in store for us next. I thank all of you for coming to celebrate our past and to see what our future holds. I am sure there are many Staten Island coaches who under their breath whisper “those damn Farrell boys” for taking yet another championship away from a well-respected adversary. And in that regard, we must give kudos to the current coaching staff led by Tom Cuffe in his 13th year at the helm and his well respected assistants Mike Potter and Derek Gilson.

Here is a list of our accomplishments supplied by Coach Cuffe: • Staten Island Triple Crown Champions 2010-11 • SI Cross-Country Champions • SI Indoor Track & Field Champions • 19 consecutive SI Outdoor Track & Field Champions 1993 thru 2011 • The team captured its 111th overall Varsity Staten Island Championship including all three seasons of Cross-Country -- Indoor Track & Field and Outdoor Track & Field • New York Sectional Cross-Country Champions • New York Sectional Outdoor Track & Field Champions • Multiple individuals and relays ranked in New York State and Nationally • Senior Thomas Donegan named the 2011 Varsity Club Award winner for most outstanding Student-Athlete-Citizen on Staten Island • Senior Robert Pinto named the Staten Island Hall of Fame Scholarship winner for recognition of his athletic accomplishments, his academic record and his community and school service • New Balance Indoor and Outdoor National team qualifiers in the 4xmile and Distance Medley Relay

These coaches continue our legacy of the Long Gold Line and will no doubt lead the current Farrell men to heights we have not reached before.

Respectfully, Mike Marciuliano ‘73


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Quotes from alumni reunion attendees:Coach George Kochman: “Many thanks for a wonderful evening the other night- it was great to see the old faces- I see some from time to time, but this was real good. It was especially great to have Tom Celandine back … the first coach to win a championship at Farrell. He started it all, and set a very high standard for all the other coaches to follow……….Also great to see Ed Terranova, a great athlete, coach, and friend. There just wasn’t enough time to talk to everyone for hours, which I could have done.”

Chris Ryan ’73: “I totally agree with George’s sentiment - there just wasn’t enough time. I left with a great feeling and a few new stories.”

Pete Dowling ’71: “It was an outstanding turnout, especially since it was the first one, and it was great to speak with friends that we haven’t seen in many, many years.”

Joe Reina ’73: “Thanks-for-the-fun-night.”

Coach Marty Walsh: I had a great time seeing everyone and I think all had a good time. I didn’t sit down hardly at all and therefore I didn’t have anything to eat and maybe had just one beer. My fault. I was just doing way too much talking and laughing with everyone.”

Tom Hemmes ‘68: “I had a great time. It was good to see some old friends and to make some new ones. quite frankly, there was such a warm feeling in the room it seemed like we all knew each other anyway. I guess it’s because we all have a lot in common. Again, thanks for the great effort. I hope you know it was really appreciated.” Looking forward to seeing everyone at “The 50th.”

Ed Devlin : I love it; we started out great and only got better as the years went on. I’m humbled and very grateful I could be a small part of the championship legacy that is Farrell track. God bless.”


Coach Tom Cuffe ‘77 with Matt Frawley ‘07, Vito Cannavo ‘06, Rob Gordon ‘06, & Jeff Carbonella ‘06 at the 2006 Arcadia Invitational (Arcadia High School, Arcadia CA)


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hank you to all who participated in the annual Farrell Golf Classic at LaTourette golf course, especially our generous sponsors.

The event was sold-out with over 144 alumni ranging from the class of 1968 - 2007 and friends of Farrell hitting the links - some finding more fairways than others.

1987 classmates Chris Cocozziello, Tim McAloon & Rich Heffernan, along with ‘85 grad Anthony Fioto took home first-place with a round of 57.

Dan Eliot ‘73 and Lou Musto ‘07 were closest to the pin on holes 12 and 3, respectively, while the longest drive of the day belonged to Matt Kennedy ‘92.

Special thanks to PGA Professional John Mascari ‘94 for serving on the committee and lending his expertise.

Information on the 2012 Farrell Golf Classic will be available shortly, so get your foursomes ready and save the date as we expect another sold-out event!


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rank Artale ’83 paid a visit to his Alma mater on March 25th to speak to the students about

the field of computers, software, and technology. “It has been more than a couple of

years since I was at the school and back then, there wasn’t even a Facebook,” he noted in

an interview with the alumni office prior to his visit.

“I remember talking to a group of computer science students at the school and only one admitted to

even having a blog,” he recalled of his trip to Farrell a few years ago,

before the social networking boom, and era of self publication.

Frank began his day with an interview at the school’s WFBN television studio, where he spoke about his time at Farrell as a student, as well as his success in the business world.

Since his first work experience in software as part of his summer internship with the New York City Department of Buildings in 1984, Frank has become a highly regarded authority in the IT industry.

Following the interview, Frank met with a select group of students and his old teacher, Father Comiskey, to speak more in-depth about computer technology and software. Some of the Farrell students took the opportunity to show Frank projects they were working on in class, including software design, gaming, and web development.

“I wanted to be included in this group because I wanted to see a modern success product from my school,” said Vincent Nabavi, student body vice president for the class of 2011. “I also wanted to represent my school to Mr. Artale because I am very proud of the way Farrell has improved and changed me as a person,” he added.

Joseph Bassano ‘11, who was also in the group Frank met with, spoke of how he was inspired after the meeting with the 1983 graduate. “It gave me a new perspective on how work ethic affects success,” he noted. “Hearing how much Mr. Artale’s time at Farrell has affected his success makes me proud to have walked the same halls as he did at Farrell.”

Frank also spoke of emerging technology, such as cloud computing, and touchpads. “The most interesting of all the topics Mr. Artale spoke about was “the cloud,” said Jonathan Zimmer ‘11. “The idea of “the cloud” shocked me almost as much as when he pulled a tablet computer from his jacket pocket to demonstrate the development of “apps” and touch-screen technology!”


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Joe Pisicolo ‘11 interviews Frank on the set of WFBN-TV Frank, Fr. Comiskey & students

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Following the interview, Frank met with a select group of students and his old teacher, Father Comiskey, to speak more in-depth about computer technology and software. Some of the Farrell students took the opportunity to show Frank projects they were working on in class, including software design, gaming, and web development.

“I wanted to be included in this group because I wanted to see a modern success product from my school,” said Vincent Nabavi, student body vice president for the class of 2011. “I also wanted to represent my school to Mr. Artale because I am very proud of the way Farrell has improved and changed me as a person,” he added.

Joseph Bassano ‘11, who was also in the group Frank met with, spoke of how he was inspired after the meeting with the 1983 graduate. “It gave me a new perspective on how work ethic affects success,” he noted. “Hearing how much Mr. Artale’s time at Farrell has affected his success makes me proud to have walked the same halls as he did at Farrell.”

Frank also spoke of emerging technology, such as cloud computing, and touchpads. “The most interesting of all the topics Mr. Artale spoke about was “the cloud,” said Jonathan Zimmer ‘11. “The idea of “the cloud” shocked me almost as much as when he pulled a tablet computer from his jacket pocket to demonstrate the development of “apps” and touch-screen technology!”

Dear Mr. Artale,

Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to meet you during your visit to Farrell. I was quite impressed with what you had to say about your career choices and that you attributed all of your success to Monsignor Farrell High School.

It provided my classmates and me with an added boost of confidence that we, too, can succeed in college and beyond with the skills we have learned at Farrell.

I hope one day I will have the pleasure of meeting you again and I, too, look forward to seeing what changes have been made to our school when I return as an alumnus. Once again, thank you very much.

- Andrew Dunn ‘11

Dear Mr. Artale,

Thank you for taking the time from your busy schedule to come and visit Farrell. I can just imagine how it felt to take a walk down memory lane. It must have hit you like a ton of bricks to realize how fast you have grown since your were in these halls not too many years ago.

Hopefully with the education I have received here at Farrell, I will become a success such as yourself. I know it will be a long road for me, but it is inspiring to know that someone that was in my position was able to do it. Thank you again for your visit.

- Kamil Kuflewski ‘11


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Frank checks out a program written by a Farrell student

On Saturday, April 30th 2011, a memorial plaque was dedicated to Ken Schneider ‘65 and Donald Tinney ‘67 to honor their supreme sacrifice made in the Vietnam War.

Ken Schneider class of 1965 United States Army Specialist

Ken was assigned to the 4th Infantry Division of the US Army. His tour of duty began on February 25, 1967. On February 11, 1968, Ken was killed in action in quang Tin, South Vietnam.

Donald Tinney class of 1967 United States Army Sergeant

Assigned to the US Army 25th Infantry Division, Don was sent to Vietnam on November 2, 1969 and was killed in action on April 14, 1970 in Tay Ninh, South Vietnam.

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 421 we on hand to dedicate the plaque, which will be displayed at Farrell.


Gregory Watson ‘93 & Melissa Mendez

Robert Pecha ‘96 &Janine Zawisny

Joseph Lewis ‘97 & Adrienne Blando

Michael Durante ‘97 & Natalie Shaw

Richard Capobianco ‘98 & Kristen Maxwell

Andrew Boutsikakis ‘99 & Gabriella Kolessar

Anthony Ilardi ‘99 & Michelle Capolarello

Christopher Smith ‘99 & Pamela Sartini

Erik DePalma ‘99 & Jennifer Figur

Matthew Betso ‘99 & Allison Meli

James Jaiman ‘00 & Gina Fama

Joseph Messina ‘00 & Gina Ciolla

Robert Hart ‘00 & Amanda Straniere

Paul Serra ‘01 & Jayme Tramutola

Riccardo Zavaglia ‘01 & Jennifer Hoffman

Thomas Mottola ‘01 & Rosanna Ragone

Christopher Cipollo ‘01 & Hope Tuchman

John Manrique ‘02 & Nicole Bravata

Kenneth Saldibar ‘02 & Tiffany Purrone

Vincent Geraldi ‘02 & Mario Rinaudo

Matthew Galard ‘03 &Laura Diaz

Stephen Catalano ‘03 &Kimberly Rodriguez

Steven Stachelski ‘03 & Marisa Brinn

Louis Cicero ‘04 & Gina CarbonellaCongratulations to the Ciceros who were married on March 5 at St. Charles Church, Staten Island.

Lou, a former Farrell football coach, earned a bachelor of science degree in marketing from St. John’s University. He is director of sales and marketing with Louis Cicero Jewelers, Manhattan.

Marriages in memoriam

Robert Mahoney ‘66Robert Buebendorf ‘67

Thomas Ciani ‘67Carmine Mangino ‘67

Joseph Olonko ‘68Frank Ballentine ‘69

Christopher Flynn ‘74Joseph Lorusso ‘79Anthony Conio ‘80

Richard Schwarz, Jr. ‘84Karl Reina ‘09


Peter Demontreux ‘98 Received the New York City Fire Department’s Highest Award for bravery. The James Gordon Bennett Medal, established in 1869, is awarded annually for the most outstanding act of heroism in the New York City Fire Department. Peter, assigned to Ladder Co. 132 in Brooklyn, one of the department’s busiest companies, saved two people from a burning apartment building on August 30, 2010. According to FDNY accounts of the rescue, “Peter first rescued a 60-year-old man who was hanging out a third-floor window of the apartment; he then went inside and crawled to a rear room, where he found 51-year-old Clyde Mantany hanging out a back window. Shielding Mr. Mantany as best he could, Peter led him back through the searing heat to the front of the building. After passing through a room now filled with flames, the two men were literally on fire when they arrived at the front window. Other firefighters immediately turned a hose on them, putting out the flames on their clothes and bodies.” After graduating Farrell, Peter earned his degree in business management from CUNY Staten Island. He and his wife Gina reside on Staten Island with their children Peter Jr., Allison, Evelyn, and Gwyneth. His brother Lou graduated Farrell in 1990.


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BILL FODOR ‘66-retired from the United States Air Force as a Lieutenant Colonel after 22 years of service. Bill has also worked as an

engineer/industrial hygienist/radiation physicist and is currently an on-air host at KCME 88.7 FM in Colorado Springs, CO. Bill holds degrees from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, the University of Texas at San Antonio, and the University of Michigan. He and his wife Pat, a neurologist, have been married over 35 years and have three grown children.

DR. HUMPHREY GERMANIUK ‘71-former Chief Medical Examiner of Washington D.C., and forensic consultant to the best-selling crime story author, James Patterson. Is referenced in Patterson’s Women’s Murder Club series and is a character in “The 6th Target.” Is also acknowledged in “Private,” and “Swimsuit.” Has also appeared on Court T.V. and has traveled to Pakistan where he helped establish forensic laboratories.

FRED SURREY ‘71-has worked for Brooklyn Union Gas/Keyspan Corporation/National Grid for the past 30 years. Is also the cofounder of the Metro NY/NJ chapter of the Batten Disease Support & Research Association - a deadly degenerative neurological disease from which both of his daughters suffer.

GENE MASSAMILLO ‘73-graduated NYU in 1977 and received his law degree from Fordham Law in 1980. Gene started his career in law as a Narcotics Prosecutor in New York City. Currently a member with Kaplan, Massamillo & Andrews LLC., Gene is representing a French aviation component manufacturer in all litigation world-wide arising from the crash of Air France flight 447. He has acted as outside General Counsel to a major international

European air carrier for the last 19 years. He is also a private pilot,holding single and multi-engine and instrument ratings. He and his wife Susan have two sons, Andrew and Christian.

GABRIEL TROIANO ‘82- Army Reserve Colonel Gabriel Troiano has graduated from the U.S. Army War College Correspondence Course at Carlisle Barracks, Carlisle, PA.. The course prepares officers of all services, as well as civilian officials of the federal government, for top level command and staff positions with U.S. armed forces throughout the world. Col. Troiano is a director of intelligence assigned to the European Command Joint Reserve Unit at Fort George G. Meade, Laurel, MD. Col. Troiano received a bachelor’s degree in 1986 from Seton Hall University, and a master’s degree in 2008 from Argosy University, Washington, D.C. He has served in the military for 25 years.

Were recently installed by the

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers as members of its Board of Directors at their

7th Annual Membership Reception in Albany, New York. The Academy of Trial Lawyers is a state wide organization of trial lawyers dedicated to the

civil justice system.

TONY MASCOLO ‘73 & JOHN BOSCO ‘75


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WILLIAM BURNS ‘86graduated the United States Coast Guard Academy in 1990 and has since been promoted to the rank of captain. Recently awarded the Coast Guard’s Meritorious Service Medal for his service as program manager in the Vessel Traffic Services Division, Office of Shore Forces. Capt. Burns lead the Automatic Identification System transmit project, culminating in the nation’s first standard for the transmit of Automatic Identification System Application Specific Messages. He also oversaw a $15 million program promoting the safe and efficient transit of nearly a million and a half vessels in 12 major ports nationwide.

MICHAEL CUSICK ‘87-New York State Assemblyman, was recently awarded the State Legislative Leadership Award at the annual Council Legislative Breakfast. Assemblyman Cusick received the award for his role in battling poverty. The Assemblyman also made news with his annual “Total Fitness Challenge”, his summer youth fitness program designed to “fight childhood obesity and keep kids physically and mentally active each day throughout the summer months.”

VINCENT LAIETA ‘88-it has been almost ten years since the terrorist attacks took the life of Vincent. The State of Maryland would like to invite you to attend the unveiling of the 9/11 Memorial of Maryland at the World Trade Center Baltimore at 3:00pm on

September 11, 2011. To make a donation in memory of Vincent, or you would like additional information, please visit maryland911memorial.org

DR. JONATHAN SIxON ‘91-received his undergraduate degree in engineering from The Catholic University of America and his medical degree from Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. He completed his training in Family Medicine at East Carolina University. Currently resides in Milford, NH with his wife and son, and is a community physician with Primary Care of Milford.

DAVE RICCI ‘93-Lieutenant Commander in the United States Navy. Currently serving as the U.S. Naval Attache to Costa Rica, U.S. Embassy, San Jose, Costa Rica. LCDR Ricci is pictured below greeting Laura Chincilla, President of Costa Rica, at a donation ceremony for a coast guard base in Caldera, Costa Rica.

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DR. JOHN HYNES & KEN MCGOWAN have teamed up to form the Clinic at Country Estate on Staten Island. Established in 2006, the clinic provides veterinary medicine, surgery, boarding, and grooming for dogs and cats. It also attempts to educate the public regarding major threats facing animal welfare today, including puppy mills and the pet stores who buy from them, animals in entertainment, and animals on factory farms. Ken, the owner of Country Estate Kennels, one of the largest boarding kennels on the east coast, is also the business manager of the clinic, and co-owner with John. He holds a bachelors degree in business administration from CUNY Staten Island. John received his B.S. from Cornell University, and his veterinary degree from Mississippi State University. He is also an active member of the Humane Society of the U.S., People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, the Humane Farming Association, and the Staten Island Representative for the NY League of Humane Voters. Dr. Hynes practices general medicine and surgery at The Clinic at Country Estate and South Shore Animal Hospital.


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Dear Farrell:My two sons, Joseph Carelli & Dr. Michael Carelli are both Monsignor Farrell High School graduates (class of ‘80 & ‘82).My three nephews, Brian O’Byrne, Dr. Timothy O’Byrne, and Christopher O’Byrne are graduates too (‘83, ‘85, and ‘89)!Now you are educating my great nephew, Michael O’Byrne.

Monsignor Farrell High School is the best! Mrs. Nancy D. Carelli

FRANK MONTE ‘94-received his degree from the University of Delaware. Currently a New York City Firefighter with Engine Co. 220 in Brooklyn. Made news recently when he and members of E220 revived an unconscious 3-month old boy. In addition to his work with the FDNY, Frank is the wide receivers coach for the Farrell varsity football team. His brother Paul graduated Farrell in 2006.

PATRICK MISCIAGNA ‘95-is a teacher at Staten Island Technical High School and was one of 23 New York City public school teachers who recently received Outstanding Educator of the Year awards sponsored by Education Update.

Bill loehfelm ‘87 has released his latest novel, THE DEVIL SHE KNOWS, and has been touring the country on a book signing tour. Bill (right) is pictured with his brother Stephen McDonald ‘91 at the Mysterious Book Shop in Manhattan where he signed copies of his book on June 2, 2011.


Congratulations to our newest alumni - the graduating class of 2011. The 47th

commencement ceremony marked the first time in school history that an alumnus presided over graduation. Monsignor Edmund Whalen ‘76, the school’s first alumni principal, officially welcomed the class of 2011 into the ranks of Monsignor Farrell alumni.

To help celebrate the day and to recognize the school’s 50th anniversary, Archbishop Timothy Dolan gave the address and blessing to the graduates. “You are really inheriting a proud legacy,” said the Archbishop, adding “but its not just about the past, its about the future.” He also told the graduates of the many Farrell alumni he frequently comes in contact with, noting “You can now claim a title that I hear boasted about everywhere I go.”

Thomas Donegan and Jordan Stark earned the honor of class valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Members of the class of 2011 have been accepted into some the nation’s finest colleges and universities, including:

Boston College, Bucknell, Colgate, Davidson, Holy Cross, Cornell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Franklin & Marshall, Lehigh, NYU, Providence College, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Trinity College, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, and Villanova University.

DR. PHILIP SqUATRITO ‘00-received his undergraduate degree from Wagner College, where he was part of the Honors Program and Dean’s List. D.D.S from the State University of New York at Stony Brook Dental School where he completed a residency in general, implant, and cosmetic dentistry. Operates his own practice, Healthy Smiles of Staten Island, and was recently married his wife, Jackie. Has been an assistant wrestling coach for the Farrell varsity team for the past 11 years.

DR. ANDREW BLAICH ‘01-earned a doctor of computer science and engineering degree from the University of Notre Dame.

Also holds a bachelor of science degree and a master of science degree in computer engineering from Villanova University’s College of Engineering. He is a senior engineer in the Advanced Technology Laboratory in San Jose, CA., for Samsung Information Systems of America.

ANTHONY PORTELLI ‘02-graduated from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law with a juris doctorate degree. Prior to USC, Anthony attended the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University where he earned a bachelor of science degree in history. He is currently preparing for the California bar exam.

MICHAEL CIRIGLIANO ‘04-graduated summa cum laude from New York Law School with a juris doctorate degree. Graduated in the top 1% of his class and served as notes and comments editor for the school’s Law Review. Was also a John Marshall Harlan Scholar and was named to the Dean’s List in 2008 & 2009. In 2009 & 2010, he earned Dean’s List high honors. Prior to Law School, Michael earned his bachelors degree from Iona College, where he was also named to the Dean’s List.His brother Joeseph also graduated in ‘04

THOMAS UzzO ‘09-has been inducted into Sigma Alpha Lambda, the National Leadership & Honors Organization at George Washington University.

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“2000’s My Farrell brothers,

Congratulations to our newest alumni - the graduating class of 2011. The 47th

commencement ceremony marked the first time in school history that an alumnus presided over graduation. Monsignor Edmund Whalen ‘76, the school’s first alumni principal, officially welcomed the class of 2011 into the ranks of Monsignor Farrell alumni.

To help celebrate the day and to recognize the school’s 50th anniversary, Archbishop Timothy Dolan gave the address and blessing to the graduates. “You are really inheriting a proud legacy,” said the Archbishop, adding “but its not just about the past, its about the future.” He also told the graduates of the many Farrell alumni he frequently comes in contact with, noting “You can now claim a title that I hear boasted about everywhere I go.”

Thomas Donegan and Jordan Stark earned the honor of class valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively.

Members of the class of 2011 have been accepted into some the nation’s finest colleges and universities, including:

Boston College, Bucknell, Colgate, Davidson, Holy Cross, Cornell, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Franklin & Marshall, Lehigh, NYU, Providence College, Rennselaer Polytechnic Institute, Trinity College, University of Notre Dame, University of Rochester, and Villanova University.

- Monsignor Whalen to the class of 2011


My Farrell brothers, welcome aboard.”

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1976Members of the classes of ‘66, ‘76, ’81, ’86, ’91, ’96, and 2001 took part in Reunion Gala 2011.

Alumni, their spouses, significant others, and faculty began the night with a mass followed by cocktails and dinner.

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It has been said that Paradise on Earth for Man is reestablished by Jesus in the Mass.

To remind Farrell alumni, students, faculty, staff and friends of the importance of the Mass in God’s plan for our salvation, starting September 14, 2011 and

continuing every Wednesday throughout the school year, Monsignor Whalen will inaugurate ‘Worship

Wednesdays’ at the 7:45am Mass in the Farrell chapel.

The purpose of the ‘Worship Wednesdays’ initiative is to offer to Farrell alumni, students, faculty, staff

and friends the opportunity to gather once a week in fellowship at the Eucharist.

You are most welcome to join us.

Thank you to John Bosco ‘75 for initiating “Worship Wednesdays”


Worship Wednesdays at Farrell

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YoUNG aLUMNi LUNCHeoNWednesday, November 23

BaSketBaLL aLUMNi GaMeSaturday, January 14

BeeFSteak NiGHtFriday, January 20

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GoLF oUtiNGFriday, May 4

GoLF oUtiNGFriday, May 4

HaLL oF FaMe iNdUCtioNFriday, May 11

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