Hicksville High School Hicksville, New York
| The Editors: | |
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| Buffalo Bob Casale '61 | Linda (Piccerelli) Hayden '60 |
| Pat (Koziuk) Driscoll '56 | Bob (Gleason) Wesley '61 |
To contact the editors, email
September Birthdays
- 2: June Olsen Cullen, 1958 (FL); Joanne Picari Skelly, 1964 (SC)
- 6: Tom Mullin, 1967 (HX)
- 8: Sue Kotowski Athenas, EMHS 1976 (L.I.); Doris Williamson Tully, 1960 (NJ)
- 9: Barbara DiBella Dowd, 1962 (FL)
- 11: Chris Thiel, 1961
- 13: Claramae Gross Cervino, 1964 (L.I.)
- 14: Harry Al Athenas, 1974 (L.I.); Joe Carfora, 1962 (MI)
- 15: Larry Senn, 1964
- 17: Dianna White (CA)
- 24: Michael Patoka, 1965
- 25: Lily Collazo 1969
- 28: Gail Fallon Hessel, 1955
- 30: Art Lembke, 1949; Jan Breeden Manaskie, 1962 (HX)
Belated Birthday Wishes
- Aug 11: Marie Calandrillo Alcock, 1951 (NY)
- Aug 12: Phil Anselmo, 1958 (MD)
September Anniversaries
- 9/4/1965 – Karen (Hubner) and Myron Jenkins, (L.I.)
- 9/6/1997 –Rose (Oswald) and Chris Colasunno (VA)
- 9/8/1956 – Barbara (Fellows) and Charlie Cava (FL)
- 9/9/1978 – Terri (Ellis) and Steve Riscica
- 9/10/1966 – Barbara (Barnett) and George Edwards (NY)
- 9/10/1977 – Jan (Bartlett) and Arthur “Woody” Wood (HX)
- 9/30/???? – Susan (Ambrico) and Jeff Smith (CA)
Welcome to Our New Readers
- Cecelia Schwartz Horn, 1944 (CA)
- Robert Youden, 1944
- Jack Wachter, 1966 (L.I.)
In Memory
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Tanya Hawrylowicz Radgowski, class of 1962, lost her battle with lung cancer on August 4, 2004. She is survived by her husband of 41 years, John, two daughters, Pamela (John) Biskup of GA and Kimberly (Adam) Malawista of L.I., NY and two granddaughters Jordan and Jaime Biskup.
Among her cousins are Pat Koziuk Driscoll (1956), Kathy Koziuk Hannaman (1960) and Frank Koziuk (1967).
Her husband John passed away 16 days later of an apparent heart attack!
News Obituary Listing
TATIANNA RADGOWSKI, 60, of Woodstock died Wednesday. The body will be cremated. Memorial service plans will be announced; Cremation Society of the South.
Published in The Atlanta Journal-Constitution on 8/5/2004
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From: Anton Mure, sent: Tuesday, August 10, 2004 4:40 PM
Subject: UNFORTUNATE NEWSIT IS WITH THE DEEPEST REGRET THAT I ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR GOOD FRIEND RONNIE GIORLANDO, AFFECTIONATELY KNOWN AS "LIL GIO". HE IS, NO DOUBT, IN A BETTER PLACE, WITH ALL OUR FRIENDS WHO HAVE GONE BEFORE HIM.... DETAILS OF THE ARRANGEMENTS WILL FOLLOW.
Wednesday, August 11, 2004
THE FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS FOR RON GIORLANDO ARE AS FOLLOWS:
WAGNER FUNERAL HOME,THURS AND FRI (12TH,13TH) 2:00-4:00 / 7:00-10:00
CORNER OLD COUNTRY & JERUSALEM AVE,
HICKSVILLE, 516-935-7100.
THERE WILL BE A 10:00 SERVICE SATURDAY MORNING AT WAGNER'S, FOLLOWED BY BURIAL AT PINELAWN. -
Gratitude From Allen Stippell's Family
Allen G. Stippell
The family of Allen G. Stippell would like to thank all of those who offered their support, love, gifts and condolences following his unexpected death this past April.
Some of you had come to know him through the various teams he coached, church committees he ran or events he organized. If he has touched your life in one of these ways, then you know how fair, enthusiastic and totally dedicated he was. Maybe you knew him though business dealings, and if so, you know that he was hard-working and honest. And those of you who have been his friends since high school know what a loyal friend he was.
There are not enough words to express how Al touched this world. Unfortunately, Al was so busy taking care of everyone else, he neglected to take care of himself. But to think about it - Al didn't know any other way to live his life.
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The words of Mother Teresa are a reminder of how Al lived his life:
"We are not called upon by God to do great things. We are called upon by God to do little things with great love."
The overwhelming response from all who knew Al was very comforting to his wife Sue, and sons, John and Michael. We thank you for honoring his memory.
The family of Allen Stippell
News, Notes and Memories
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My memory is pretty good, but 1944 was quite a long time ago. I graduated from Hicksville High in June 1944. I worked at the Bank of Hicksville--right up against the LIRR at that time--for about 4 years. Married Robert Youden in 48 (I think) and attended Katherine Gibbs School in Boston for one year. My maiden name was Cecelia Schwarz--no T. and Eugene Levitt, Lucille Keller, and Virginia Gordon were in my graduating class, along with Robert Hamilton Youden.
I will be 78 on November 30, 2004, and am pretty healthy. Harrison Horn, my second husband, died this June after 34 years of marriage. I know that there are still quite a few from the class of 44 who are alive, although we lost many boys during the war.
My brother, Conrad Jean Schwarz, is living in New Mexico and would like to get in touch with Donald Kant if anyone knows Don's whereabouts. I am curious whether Annie Taormina is still alive. My brother George Schwarz (went to Farmingdale High School) was very close to Salvatore and Peter Taormina who hailed from Plainview, just I did.
Palo Alto, California, is beautiful. The weather is better, but Long Island has swimable beaches and variable weather. A pretty nice place, really.
It was wonderful to get news of the old school.
Sincerely,
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I was so happy to click on and see the photo of the "Nite Riders" including Jimmy Walker. I have been trying to locate his sister Patty Walker. We were the best of friends back in the day. She was class of "67. Can you put me in contact with one of them?
Thanks.Donna Lombardi LaFramboise ‘66
(FOLLOW-UP)
Thanks! Jimmy Walker got my message and sent me Patty's phone #. I will call her soon.
PS I also had a birthday July 6.
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As mentioned before, Bill Smith is writing a biography of Billy Joel. He is trying to contact the following people:
- Barbara Moran
- Virginia Callahan
- Bobby and Frank Barrett
- Henry and Bobby Neiman
- Dickie McGill
- Ronny Berger
- Steve Morris
- Johnny Norris
- Kenny Wright
- Gail Goodman Wright
- Greg Hicks - Billy watched the Beatles with him on 2/9/64
- Dolores Maceli-in Florida
- Steve Kahn
- Denise Howe
- Ralph Grasso
- Dave Dignataro
- Ronnie Delacroche
- Bob Breeden
- Pam Rab or Rabbi
- Jimmy Schmidt
- Linda Layer
- Valerie Crisp
- Kenny Suarez
- Carmine Masse-Teacher
- Jack Donnally
- Mark Pani
- Jim Ioni
- Kenny Grossman
- Charlotte Miller
If you know how to contact any of the above, please drop a note to Bill at:
- Chris Andersen, 1967 writes:
“…had our annual Smith St. block Party yesterday.(Sun. 8/22/04) Great time. On the block I grew up on. There are about 10 original homeowners still living there including my mother. The block got built in 1953 so that's impressive. A lot of the people that have moved away came back also including some from Florida. A few of us are going to get together again in a few weeks to have a backyard barbeque and talk about old times and have a few cocktails! “
G'day Everyone!
Hope this finds you all well.
I've been doing things rather tough here in CA for the past 18 months and have decided that it's time to head on back to Oz after being here in the States for almost 5 years! I miss my kids & grandkids terribly, & having been here, I'm sure you will all understand my decision. So, I've resigned from my job & will be going back to Florida to visit family & relatives and then heading back down under!
I really wish I had the opportunity to attend one of the school reunions while I was here! For anyone who ever has the chance to come to OZ, please make sure you look me up! It's a wonderful place not only to visit but to live!
So, all the very best to you all & I will still look forward to receiving the Hixnews each month!
Patti (Hickey Rees, 1975)
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From Anton Mure (Mid Life Crisis)
WE'RE AT SINGLETON'S BETHPAGE AGAIN!
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From the editors
Many Hicksville alumni complain that we don’t highlight their year or their decade or their time slot.
The editors of the newsletter are only tasked with editing, not writing. We put together the information provided by you, the readers, and pass it along so that everyone can enjoy catching up on the past (the 40’s, 50’s, 60’s), or looking to the future when it comes to a reunion, a gathering or a get together.
Pat thought it would be interesting if “you” wrote something special about your time slot. One interesting aspect of “time” as it passed in Hicksville was the dramatic change in dress codes. Wearing jeans to school in the 50’s and 60’s was forbidden. Wearing a shirt that had a logo on it, definitely NO!!
What was it like in the 40s…perhaps someone out there can relate to that?
There is a very interesting man that visits my store every so often. His name is Arthur Leahy. Arthur was drafted in 1944 and never received his diploma because he was still in high school…remember the Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy of Company B??? No, that wasn’t Arthur. His story of what transpired last year is very interesting. Think I’ll ask him to write it down on paper.
How about some of you complainers??? Why don’t you write something about your decade? We are eager to print it.
Regards,
The EditorsPS from Pat – Our database spans from 1933 through 1993. If just one person from each decade would write a little something, what a wonderful history of Hicksville we could have.
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My help wanted ad resulted in many warm and wonderful notes from friends but no volunteers. Thanks to all who wrote. I will continue on until someone steps forward to take over the editor’s job because the newsletter seems as important to many of you as it is to me.
Please keep sending your news, notes and memories.
Pat Koziuk Driscoll, 1956
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Dear Classmates...
It's nice to see old friends and it's awfully nice to reminisce.
I use the word nice because it would be nice to see some of our classmates whom we have not seen for a long time. I'm always eager for a get together. There are others amongst HHS grads that feel the same.
If any one is interested in another mini reunion or even a mega reunion, send an email to me as time permits -
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We can set it up...
When you email, please indicate what you would consider a good month or a good date...would you want to get together on the island...a cruise out of Florida...go to Las Vegas.
Give me an idea...
Without support, nothing will ever occur. Without answers, nothing will ever get started.
Warm Regards
Bob Casale
Reunions
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UPCOMING REUNIONS FOR 2004
"Reunions of America, Inc" are in the process of setting the dates for the following reunions for the upcoming year. New schools and dates are added continually. Please check back here periodically to find out if your school and year are listed.
Hicksville High School
Class of 1974
Friday, November 12, 2004NOVEMBER 12, 2004 9P.M.
Woodbury Country Club, Woodbury, New York
Contact Reunions of America 631-266-1836 orThis email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.reunionsinc.com
Favorite Teachers
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Hi,
Helen Mangialomini Coulmas (60) here. My vote for favorite teacher from HHS is the one and only Mr. Donald Holmes, master of the paintbrush. The best teacher ever, because he was on the students side always!!!!!!!! I remember him telling me to sign his DH on a pass if I wanted to get out of a class and go to his, LOL I spent a lot of time in the Art Room. Not only did I learning great drawing and painting methods but I found a true friend. Someone I could confide in when I had problems and I always had problems, what teenager doesn't..lol...He always seemed to know the right thing to say to make me feel better. Unfortunately it wasn't enough to get me into the private school he recommended (my parents had 5 kids and no $$) so like the dumb kid I was I dropped out!!!! It took me 20 years to go back and get my diploma but I did it.... I regret not getting back to the school to see him again but his memory is strong in my heart and always will be.
I nominate Donald Holmes, Art Teacher / Friend for The Best Hicksville High School Teacher Ever..................................
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My name's Bob Wesley (Gleason, 60), and there was one teacher at HHS that has guided my life more than any other. That teacher was Mr. Harry Gouse, the head of the music dept.
He always took a special interest in me because I loved playing music more than anything else in the world. His influence on me and his kind words of encouragement set me on a path in the music industry that still lasts today.
I can remember him telling me about how he played his trumpet in nightclubs on weekends, and just the thought of me doing that kept me practicing to be the best that I could be. As it turned out, my practicing paid off because I've been a professional entertainer for more than 35 years. I spent more than 20 years as a union musician traveling to more places than I could have ever dreamed of traveling. Many winters were spent working the cruise lines out of Miami making 10-12 Caribbean cruises while other folks up here were freezin' - (up here is Dannemora, NY, just a few miles from the Canadian border).
I played the guitar and keyboard as well as doing all the lead vocals, and I still play today as a single entertainer all over the North Country and the Montreal Quebec area. It's a part-time thing now, but when I was working full time it was 4-6 nights a week, 50 weeks a year. I guess you could call that a musical career.
I love the newsletter, and thanks for the opportunity to talk about the man that set me on a journey that has lasted me a lifetime.
Bob Wesley
PO Box 393
Dannemora, NY 12929This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Links
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Jones Beach is celebrating its 75th birthday this year. Newsday.com has many articles and photos: http://www.newsday.com/entertainment/localguide/jonesbeach/ny-jonesbeach-package.special
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Trivia buffs might find this site interesting. It gives the life span of selected animals: http://www.sonic.net/~petdoc/lifespan.htm
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Delaney’s Restaurant and Bar
828 South Oyster Bay Road
Hicksville, NY 11801
516-822-3500
www.delaneysonline.com
Enjoy FRIDAY night Karaoke With KJ LISA
Starting around 9pm
There is no cover charge…* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Enjoy SATURDAY night Live Entertainment
There is a $5.00 Cover Charge - Check the website for schedule* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
Enjoy Sunday night Guest Bartender Night
Complimentary buffet is provided
Music by LA ENTERTAINMENT
Drink specials all night
There is no cover charge
Pat Koziuk Driscoll, 1956 (FL)
Linda Piccerelli Hayden, 1960 (NJ)
Bob Casale, 1961 (HX)
