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I lost a Good friend this month!I lost a Good friend this month
Pat Driscoll had a great many internet friends as well as friends away from the internet! Pat had a way of connecting with people that made them want to stay in close contact with her, and most found her emails to be both encouraging and relaxing.
I began to exchange emails with Pat several years ago after I joined the newsletter as a contributing editor, and we continued to exchange emails several times a week right up through her admittance into a hospice just weeks before she passed. Most were personal and about our lives and families, along with cooking, recipes, and of course the weather. She would relate the goings on of her kids, grandkids and also her sisters, all of whom she was very devoted to.
She was there giving me encouragement as I went from researching and selling 19th century paintings, and on to taking an oil painting class to 'See how it was actually done', and then more encouragement as I found I liked painting and began to follow that path as an artist!
We chatted on the phone a few times, but preferred to keep up via emails, which gave you time to collect your thoughts.
Not talking in person, it was easy to forget Pat's ongoing struggles with breathing due to Emphysema, but she needed oxygen most of the time and when she went around her condo complex, it was usually on her 'Scooter'. Pat was the one who edited and transferred into Publisher, most of the submissions and letters that were sent into the newsletter, and she continued working on the newsletter while in the hospice, right up until she was just too tired to continue on!
As her daughter Cathy said, 'The newsletter was her other child'!
How she managed to keep working on the newsletter and yet keep exchanging emails with her many friends while she was so fatigued, is truly amazing!
So yes, I lost a good friend this month, and so did the other editors and a great many readers!
She will be sorely missed!
BoB Gillette
Hi Friends,
I just uploaded two videos of Dos Américas Guitar Duo performing "Hanging Tree" and "Grave of Charlie Reynolds" from my "Shavano Suite". You can view these by logging onto YouTube and typing "jimbosseguitar" into the search box.
If you like them, please take a moment to rate them and/or make comments. Good ratings and comments help promote my music and Dos Américas.I hope to upload several more videos soon. I am just waiting on permission from the composers. I also hope to complete the editing on a new Dos Américas CD within a month or two. I will keep you informed but if you wish to no longer receive e-mails, just let me know and I will remove you from my list.
Jim Bosse
Jim and Nancy Bosse
29 Eagle Crest Drive
Canyon City, Colorado, USA 81212
Hi! I went to the Martin Viette Nursery fundraiser for the INN (Interfaith Nutrition Network) this winter. The INN is one of LI's premier mainly volunteer-based organizations that help our neighbors in need with respect and dignity.
One of their functions is to operate 19 soup kitchens. During the presentation they mentioned how much the clients love to eat foods that came from local fresh produce flavored with fresh herbs.
I grow my own veggie and herb patch and volunteered some of mine. The INN representative said that they would even come by weekly to pick it up.
I was wondering if any our alumni reside in Hicksville and would consider joining me in this garden plan of mine to grow a sharing is caring garden.
I can be contacted via email at
Thank you.
Paula Bruckner
Hicksville High School Class of 1972
ADAM DANIEL BRUCKNER APRIL 25, 1982-SEPTEMBER 06, 2006
I loved the boy with the utmost love!!
Hicksville Vietnam War Era Veterans Memorial
We picked up a lot of momentum after the May issue of HixNews and need to avoid a "June swoon" in our quest for names! When the May issue was published our list of names totaled at 222. We added 63 names in May, one of our best months ever, for a new total of 285!!Additional momentum has been gained by the addition of Walt Schmidt and Joe Ingino to our Project Team. Walt came on board in late April, graduated from HHS in 1965 and is the Town of Oyster Bay's Veteran's Affairs Officer. Joe is a 1967 grad of HHS and is very active in Veteran's Affairs throughout Nassau County and Long Island.In addition, Ken Strafer, HHS 1962 and founder of this effort, visited Hicksville in late May to begin reviewing potential sites for the Memorial.On a sad note, we want to extend our sympathy to the Family of Pat Driscoll. She will not only be missed as a founding editor of HixNews, but as a very valuable contributor to this Project Team. She believed in our desire to recognize those who served during the Vietnam War Era and made tireless contributions and suggestions to us almost until the end. She will be sorely missed.For your part as a reader of HixNews and former alumnus of HHS, please see our update in the Veterans Section of this newsletter. After reviewing the qualifications for the Memorial, please review the list of names and let us know who we have yet to find. While we have gained significant momentum, we still have a long way to go, since we estimate there could be between 2-3 thousand veterans with ties to Hicksville who served in our Armed Forces around the world during the Vietnam Era.
Joe Carfora HHS 1962
Pat,
I have sadly neglected to tell you how great it is to see that missing list for the class of 1959 reunion displayed so prominently. Hope to get some solid response from siblings and friends that will help with our reunion scheduled for October. We did just find another classmate but it was through face book.
Carl Probst
Hi Joe (Carfora)
After looking at the list (great job, by the way) I did not see Steve Walsh's name there. If I remember correctly, Steve was a helicopter pilot in the Marines. Graduated in "65 with me. Also on list is Mike Cullen, he is class of '65 also. Wilber Grant, I think is '64 along with "Skip" Huber. Jimmy Dykman was US Army RVN, class of '66 injured in Nam. Kenny Payne, class of "66 was US Army RVN (unfortunately, passed away some years back). Dan Rysanek was US Army RVN. We were all part of the Mid Island Bowl crowd. Some of them belong with me at the Hicksville VFW. The rest, we get together a couple of times a year.
I was once again elected Commander of the Hicksville VFW for the 2009 - 2010 year. If there is anything I can do to help, let me know. Next year, I will be running Hicksville's Memorial Day Parade.
Semper Fidelis
Bill Walden
I was delighted to get the May HixNews; I thoroughly enjoy going down memory lane with each new edition. Keep up the fine work! I saw the note from Hank and Rene Cierski and it brought back some great memories - fishing in Oyster Bay, the green 49 Chevy, BOTGL, etc. I still stay in touch with Wheel (Bill Dylewski) on a somewhat regular but infrequent basis. I would love to hear more about Hank and his family; does he have a contact email? Mine is
Hi,
This is from Ray and Beth Bianco, you have us graduating in 65, I wish, but we graduated in 1959. We live in Newburgh NY.
Hi, It's Beth (Marjorie Reilly) Bianco again. I thought I would update you on our info. We graduated in 1959. We are living in Newburgh NY for the past 45 years. Ray's birthday is March 28 1940 and mine is October 5, 1941. We were married February 21 1960 and have 4 children and 12 grandchildren. Thanks for the newsletter it's great. You do a wonderful job.
Hi Pat,
Thanks for posting pix of John and I, but have one problem. You spelled my last name incorrectly, it is Stietz, not Steitz. I have had that problem all the 25 years worked for my company, ha, ha. No big deal but thought you might want to correct your records.
Thanks again.
Kurt.
PS will be getting together with Ron Rocek in July if all goes well, should be fun."
Bob,
I cannot tell you how much I look forward to each issues of HIXNEWS, it brings back so many memories. I was close friends with Ted in grade school. We strarted at Nicholai St and went over to Burns Ave once it opened. Tell him I say "Hi.'
Also I noticed a note from Maureen Uss. I was keeping in touch with her but lost her Email address. Please pass my address on to her and please ask her to drop me a note. Again say hi to Ted and keep up the great job with HIXNEWS.
Mike Linihan 1965
THANK YOU FOR FORWARDING INFORMATION FOR MIKE LENNIHAN.. I JUST WROTE TO HIM.. GREAT JOB DONE BY ALL!
MAUREEN USS 64
Thank you for a wonderful job of posting this newsletter on the internet...My husband, Mickey and I enjoy it every month.
I would like to update your list. We live in Southold, New York, not in Hicksville as stated. I wanted to correct this in case any of our Hicksville High friends want to contact us if they are in "God's Country" as they say.
Thanking you in advance,
Barbara Harlin Madden, '65
A correction on your listing of names and years. You have me down as the class of 68 but I was the class of 69 Thanks for the great job you are doing.
Regards,
Jeff Rowohlt
Hi, My name is Cathy (Rowan) Doll. Alumni Class of 1975. I live in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany. D.O.B. 03-12
John Ennis 1950 Gloucester, VA......great newsletter, been reading it for a few years(memory fails, except on my bank account!)
God bless
john
HI gang, I love the newsletter. Very nice job. May I ask that the spelling of my last name be corrected. In my listing for omitted the "c".
Thanks.
Jerry Fischer, '67
Hi All,
Love the list, its great to see where everyone falls in... Could you add my state to my listing, the rest of my into is correct... Joanna (Capper) Osterman 1974 Colorado
Thanks so much,
Joanna
Michael Patoka-class of 65--st louis MO
Thank you for including me on your list. I love receiving the newsletters. You might want to add that I live in Connecticut.
Arlene Gottesman, Class of 1971
I was really sad to read the obituary on Charlie Gouse. I would like to share a memory with you. The year was about 1946 or 47 when we played hooky from school together and we took the LIRR to the city. I sat and waited while Charlie took the exam was admitted to the American Federation of Musicians. I don't remember what else we did that day, but I was really excited about being friends with a professional musician. Please extend my sympathy to his family on their loss.
Harvey Weiss
Dear editors, Pierre Swick, class of 1957, resides in Waitsfield, VT.
Thanks for all the hard work!
Pierre
Hi
I am on the list but you do not have my state. I live in CA.
Thanks
Diane Schmidt Johnson, Class of 66
Hi
Ronnie Ruggiero did not go to HHS and didn't graduate in 1973 (I did, his wife Linda Parrella Ruggiero). Ronnie graduated in 1969 from St. Dominic's.
Linda
Hi
I was a teacher at Hicksville High School from 1966-1995 and am at the bottom of the list of students with their graduation years where you list the teachers. My name is misspelled. It is Deutscher, not Deuscher. Also, it is now Deutscher-Leshin. I live in FL and NY. Please make the correction.
Thank you.
Barbara Deutscher-Leshin
P.S. Your newsletter is wonderful!
Thanks for all your efforts!
Joseph Paesani
Delaware
DOB 01/19/1949
Hey Alice...the HIX NEWS doesn't have your graduation year.... Please send them a note telling them you graduated in 1972, right? and that you are [still] married to Mark Vigilio who graduated in 1967. You don't have to tell them that Mark was a cradle robber!
Jim Rubins '67
Editor,
You do not have me listed.
John T Panaseny, 1949
Sebastian, Fl
Many Thanks
Hi Editors,
Thanks for continuing to publish hix news; it brings back many fond memories even though it is skewed toward the "younger" set. What's the problem with the members of my class (1950)? Can't believe they are technologically illiterate; hence there must be a way to reach them as a group and pique their collective interest.
Is there, somewhere, a master list that includes e-mail addresses? I'm willing to reach out if someone can point the way. Noticed that my listing says class of 1954 instead of 1950. (Must have give you my college year in error). Please do an update. Also please add Gerald Cohen, friend of 1950 NYC.
Morton Rochman '50
Hi guys.
Newsletter continues to be great. Thanks for all of your hard work. A quick update on our residences.
- Fred and Barbara Winkel - Palm Beach Gardens, FL (8 mos), Glen Head, NY (4 mos).
- Barbara (Ivey) Winkel is listed in class of 62 but is a 1963 grad.
- Robin Winkel - Not listed. Class of 1964 - Aquabougue, NY
- Martin Winkel - Titusville, FL.
Thanks again for all you do.
Fred Winkel class 1962
Dear Editors:
Please add NY to my listing in the class of 1957.
Thanks,
Don Kerbs
14 Gildare Drive
East Northport, NY 11731
631 368 7485
Hi All,
Just an update on Gerry (Bracero) Callejas '53 is living in CA with husband Ruben Callejas '53 also. Thanks for your professional and informative newsletter.
Ruben Callejas
Hey, youse guys,
Robert Cooperman - Class of 1965
I live in West Palm Beach, Florida.
Birthday: 6/23/1947 Anniversary: 22 August;
Married to: Terri (not an HHS gal).
Keep up the GREAT work on HixNews.
Hi All!
Love the newsletter and since I'm hoping to be moving back to Long Island from Ft. Lauderdale, FL this summer I'd like to have the newsletter sent to
Thanks for keeping in touch.
Sandy Brindisi
I am sending some information about the 400th anniversary of Santa Fe for all who may be interested. Hope to see some of you if you make it to New Mexico.
James A. Cutropia
Director Finance and Administration
The Cathedral Basilica of St Francis of Assisi
505-955-8864 phone
Here is a picture of me (Walt Gaylor) on vacation. Although I don't know Pat personally I do enjoy her efforts on the HixNews. Wishing her well in this difficult time.
Walt Gaylor class of 59
Friendship comes full circle. In the early 60's, a group of Hicksville High School gals formed a high school sorority. Many good times were shared, but after graduation in 1963, everyone went their separate way. None of them forgot about each other though. Mary Anne Voss and Joan Volonino kept in touch until around 1973, then they lost touch. Classmates. com put them back in touch in 2003, and they got together in New York City in 2004 and 2006 and renewed their friendship. They decided to see if they could contact Leslie Chanin through Classmates.com and were successful. Mary Anne and Leslie found they lived only 3 hours apart in Florida. They got together for what turned out to be a very long lunch indeed. After the 3 were reunited, they decided to make the reunion complete and look for Marie Vanacore. Low and behold, they found her in Bethpage, New York. The "Fab 4 - Marie, Mary Anne, Leslie, and Joan - met for a nostalgic reunion in October, 2008, in Delray Beach, Florida. It is hard to believe that 4 people could just pick up where they left off - but so they did. A marathon 4 days of nonstop conversation and laughter took place, as every attempt was made to catch up on 45 years gone by. Here is the scoop on where they are now. Mary Anne lives in Oldsmar, Florida, just outside of Tampa, with her 16-year-old daughter, Mary Celeste. Joan lives in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with her husband, Lee, and her son, Brad, 22. Marie, as we mentioned, lives in Bethpage, New York. She has a son who is 36 and a daughter a few years younger who has given her 2 grandsons with another grandchild on the way. Leslie is married, has 1 son who is 32, and lives in Delray Beach, Florida.The girls have lots more to talk about and are meeting again in October, 2009 in Marco Island, Florida. This is a sentimental journey that none of us would have missed out on. Those innocent Hicksville High School students grew up to be wonderful women who have all made a contribution in their lives. We hope to continue our "reunions" every year, God willing. We are all so proud to know each other and consider each other - my friends, my sisters. We will report in from Marco Island by the end of 2009.
Joan Volonino 
Leslie Chanin 
Marie Vanacore 
Mary Anne VossPlease add me to your mail list.
Bruce Rosenzweig,
Hi:
I enjoy getting your Newsletter every month and especially love the old pictures of Hicksville where I spent the first 34 years of my life. I looked at the new Alumni List. If you could please fill in my residence as Long Island I would appreciate it.
Liz Tucker Class of 1983
Dear Hixnews,
Just one correction on the spelling of my maiden name,. It is spelled VERRALL, NOT VERALL. Just thought I would let you know. Also I read what Carl Probst (59) wrote about Fairway Farms. When I moved to Hicksville ,I was eight years old. My Father worked for Fairway Farms as a milkman. Many memories came back to me . I remember visiting the farm and going into the barn, and getting squirted with milk, I was horrified. Also my father delivered milk in our neighborhood, and my Mom and I rode in the truck, when we had to go down -town Hicksville. WeE lived in the Zelda Park Homes off Bethpage Road (behind Sears).
I left Hicksville in 1962, and after eight years, My husband and I moved back in 1970, I was upset about the changes that were made, like the elevated railroad, and no more stores in the town. Oh well, what was I to do, Progress was in the making. I still go to the Sweet Shop and meet a few Alumni . I remember the Sweet Shop was across the street and after Football home games, We would head for the sweet Shop for an English Muffin and a coke. My children went to Hicksville schools , and what memories I had when I went to High School functions for my Children. Nancy (Verrall) Pedicini, class of 1960.
Victor Rerisi, class of 1963 married to Gail Dowbak, class of 1963
Please add Dennis Gunnigle
thanks
Hi
I forwarded this to my cousin, Hank Guerra. He is in touch with Vinny Ferrara (in Vietnam) Marc Houston,(Vietnam Vet), Jimmy Lean, (Vietnam Vet) and also Charlie Moone. Anyway, they can give you a bunch more names & service info. If you need Vinny's phone number I can get it for you. By the way, I just heard that Irine (Doino) Lean class of '67 passed about 2 months ago after a very long struggle with MS. You can forward this to the Memorial staff if you would like.
Joyce (Thorburn) Jurgensen
To the class of 1960---To Mary D'Mato (Fenton) and all the other greasers.
I am trying to put together a 50th reunion. Put it on the events website early this year. Very few takers. I live in Florida(Hallandale) but would be willing to have it anywhere you want. Saw Jersey Boys the other night and remembered all about our group the Brooklyn Bridge. Let's do something!
Have spoken to some of you on the phone-you can reach me at
I'm always ready to Rock and Roll-what about you?
Myrna(Hessel)Greenberg
Ghyll Owen Simoneschi - Class of 59 - March 31
Oct 2, 1966 - Vito Simoneschi - New York (Hicksville)
Craig Campbell - Class of 1973 - Pennsylvania
Please add the following names to your mailing list:
- 1966- Thomas Hughes LI, NY
- 1967- Delores Matienzo-Hughes LI, NY
- 1967- Don Hughes Brooklyn, NY
Thanks
The story about the fall of Saigon brought back many memories. My late husband, Roy, was stationed in Subic Bay, Philippines from 1973-1976 and as with all his many duty stations, I was with him. It was a wonderful experience to live there. I was the president of the base Navy Wives Club of America when the call came out for volunteers to help with the boatloads of Vietnamese that would be coming in. They were having them offloaded onto an island off the main base, I believe it was called Grande Island. It was a sight to behold when a ship (not a Navy ship) carrying many, many more people than it was made to carry came into sight. They covered every possible square inch of that ship and to look at it you would have thought it was about to roll over at any minute. We were put in charge of the children. They came to us filthy and lice infested from the long trip, hungry, thirsty, and completely bewildered from something they could never understand at their young ages. They were afraid of the showers, so we went right into the showers with them - washing them down, shampooing their hair, and soothing them with gentle words they never understood but I hope translated our love and concern for them. Other women took them from there to dry them off and provide them with clothes that had been collected from our own children. They were then taken from us to be given a meal and a place to lay their heads. I often wonder where they went after leaving Subic Bay and just pray that they traveled on to a much brighter future.
Jeanne Dethlefsen Cornelsen '63
Hi:
I graduated in 1960 and would love to receive the Newsletter. Also, how do I add my name to the list of graduates by year. My maiden name was Linda Faraone, married name Connelly. Please let me know how to put this info in. And please add me to the Newsletter mailing.
Thanks
Hey Bob and "Gang"
What a nice surprise to get an Anniversary card from you guys! Sometimes I can't believe Cliff and I have been married 44 years -- where did the time go? Anyway, thanks so much for your thoughtfulness and for the great job with the Newsletter! I look forward to it each month.
Carol (Mack) Berry '63
Thanks for the anniversary wishes!
Hope you're enjoying your trip.
Tom & Gail Sneyd
Hi Bob
I've seen your name several times on Hixnews and classmates. I would like to thank you for all you do on Hixnews site. Look forward to reading the articles each month. Liked looking at the houses we used to live in. And the Birthday cakes are so very nice. Reading about everyone's lives is so enjoyable. I stay up late to read the whole article and then it's gone and I want more to read. I read you were in the Navy - My late husband was assigned to the Forestial (went to Vietnam when it blew up), the Independence and the Intrepid he was also assigned on He was in Attack squadron 106 worked on egress systems and ejection seats (1960-1970) 1st Class Petty Officer. Took the Nassau County Police test and was number 1 out of 3000 taking the exam. Became a Nassau County Policemen in 1972. Had him with me almost 25 years became ill and passed on. He was my child heart sweet heart (went to Hicksville Prom in 1964) I Mar married a very nice man in 1992 we never stop talking to one another. He helped raise my 9 year old son with me. My son joined the Army National Guard 3 years ago. Boot camp, school training, Guard duty in Penn Station, Guard Duty in the Kennedy Airport and 3 months training in Oklahoma and then sent to Iraq for 9 months He will be arriving home by the 30th of May. I am so excited.
Maureen Kilkenny Pittman -Rizzo
Hi All:
Please list me as living on Long Island. Keep up the good work.
Best regards,
Vic Matuza Class of '63
Hi everyone,
A film I was featured in called, "In the Bag," will be competing on the WNET/Thirteen Website, www.reel13.org with three other films starting Sunday, May 31st through Thursday, June 4th. The film that wins with the most online votes will then be broadcast on WNET Channel 13 on Saturday, June 6 at 10:45pm. Please check out the film online and, if you enjoy it, please vote for "In the Bag." It would be so cool to see the film broadcast on PBS Channel 13!
Many thanks,
Harri Molese, 1956
Hello,
I saw pictures of your class of 67 reunion. Could you tell me how to get in touch with Judy Lilienthal-Coyle, or let her know how to get in touch with me? We were girl friends when we were teenagers, and I'd love to get back in touch.
Thank you.
Dariel Mayer
Nashville, TN
You are doing a great job.
Frank Beltrani 1967 new york
Please add me to the list:
Doris Hische Brossy, Class of 1956
Maine
Dear Editors
I want to correct a statement I made in my recent letter to the HixNews. It was Dave McCoy who pulled up that football player's mask, not Dave McKinstry. Anyway, McKinstry's name was James (Jim), not Dave.
I'm wondering if anyone knows Barbara Ann Cohen? That was her name in high school-she may have a married name now! She was a really fine friend, then.
Also, does anyone know John Fort, George Perifimos, Artie Romeo, Billy Suppa? So many great people in our class.
Our 50th anniversary is next year. Is there going to be a reunion?
Denny Tillman, class of '60
Denny Tillman 
Jim McKinstry 
Dave McCoy 
Billy Suppa 
Artie Romeo 
George Perfimos 
John FortHi...I am Michael W. Fuchs graduated 1959 from Hicksville High School. I would like to get the monthly newsletter.
Thank you
Michael Fuchs
Mike,
Great to hear from you. Been trying to find you for a while. How did you happen to find our site??? Enclosed are three pictures.
Eileen's sweet 16 party at 2 Berry Lane
Eileen with Husband, James Cameron Mahan, Federal Judge, Nevada District 
prom picture...I think this was taken at my house on Edgewood Drive
Good to hear from you.
Warm Regards,
Bob Casale
p.s. many have asked about your brother Bill
Bob
I have been looking at the 50th Reunion site for a while and spotted your name. I lived in Orlando Fl for 16 years and was Deputy Director of a large non-profit organization when 911 happened. I knew right then that I would have to move back to LI right away. All my family...mother, 3 children and now 9 grandchildren were here. I have lived here for 7 yrs working part time at the Riverhead Home Depot. (I use to tell everyone I would work there when I retired.) My mom passed away but I had 5 good years with her taking care of her...and now make every communion, birthday and holiday party with my family and x wife Maureen. Life is good and I had decided I wanted to finally make 1 reunion. God knows if I will make any more! As all of the names started flooding my brain I went to find my yearbook. As luck would have it I found 58'. I am not sure I ever had 59 because I left for the marines as soon as school let out. Will tell you the rest when I see you. My son Kevin is getting married on October 4th so it will be hard but I am determined to make it. Will see you then I hope.
Michael
Hi Everyone,
You guys do such a great job-I look forward to the Newsletter every month. Can you possibly help us (listed below) to put out a survey of people from the class of 1960 who may be interested in a reunion next Summer here on Long Island?
Any one interested can contact:
Ann Carmody Burley at:
Kathy Millevolte at :
Beverly Carman Feinman at:
We would like to get an idea of how many before we can pursue a venue. Thanks for any help you can give,
Ann Carmody Burley
I was saddened to read Charles F. Gouse obituary.
I was a trumpet student of Mr. Gouse in Hicksville in the late '50s. I've applied a life lesson from studying trumpet with Mr. Gouse. Charlie told me I was playing too loud and when the music would require me to play more loudly I would not be able to play more loudly if I was already loud. It took awhile to realize the importance of this simple technique in everyday life. Speak in a moderate voice always so when it might be necessary to crescendo you would have someplace to go and that would make a greater impression. I was fortunate to have related this story back to Mr. Gouse in a telephone conversation a few years ago. One of the greatest things a person can impart is a life lesson. I feel grateful to have studied with Mr. Gouse and apply his teaching beyond trumpet.
Stan Bryer HHS '60, Smithtown, NY
Hey, I was very sorry to hear about Pat. It seemed rather sudden to me, and took me completely by surprise.
On a different note entirely, I thought you might want to know and/or announce that as an artist I have a new and also my first ever gallery on the http://yessy.com site. To access my paintings simply type California Dreamers in the search box. And no, I don't think you guys are fools, I'm just sayin'. Enjoy your days.
As always, Love and hope,
Claudia Allen Class of '65
Hi from Lizz Munkel Lester class of "57" .. I live at 746 Bland Point Road, Deltaville, Virginia, 23043.. My name was on your list but the state was not .. I've always used two z's on Lizz also.
Thanks for always doing such a wonderful Job .on the newsletter. My heart is saddened for all of you that worked closely with Pat .. I'm sure the news shocked everyone .. I hope there will be a wonderful story about her life in our newsletter from those who knew her well.
Sincerely Lizz Munker Lester "57"
Thanks for the birthday card. My SS check-in July? will be "even more gooder"!! Could you, or whoever handles this specific part of Hixnews, take care of a minor change that needs to be made? I moved back to the state of NY in Feb of 2008-after living in North Carolina for 5 years. I believe it's on the list of birthdays, not the scrolling one-but the one in the hixnews for the month itself...in parentheses after my name there is still a NC whereas it should be an NY. That could lead to confusion if, for instance, someone has a check for a million dollars made out to me and they're trying to locate me near the Outer Banks-while I'm sitting here in Binghamton, NY...with the sun actually out.
Thanks loads. I appreciate your time. State Farm-who I have for car insurance and renters' insurance called yesterday to wish me a happy birthday. That's a new one. I'd rather they reduce their rates.
Stay cool, (in the hip sense)
Phil McCrea '65
Dear editors,
I was deeply saddened by the death of Pat Driscoll. We attended classes together from kindergarten to graduation in 1956. We were not best friends but I always thought of Pat as a sweet, very smart and lovely person. I really got to know her again through the internet. I know I will miss her notes and cards and hearing about her grandchildren and her life in Florida. I intend to send a photo and information about how I knew Pat to her daughters as they requested. She was a blessing to her family and the newsletter and also to me and she will be sorely missed.
Sincerely,
Suzanne (Garrett) Cullen -56
Bob:
Susan and I are so saddened by the passing of Pat Driscoll. We were actually family by marriage...my brother Neil was married to her late sister Flossi...
p.s. my nephew Danny was very close to Pat.
Tommy Sullivan '63
What a delightful surprise! Thanks for acknowledging our Anniversary. I enjoy reading the newsletter and very much appreciate yours and the staff's time and effort in making it possible. I was much saddened by the death of Pat K. My sympathy to all of you who knew her.
Regards,
Jeannette Beauregard Wiesenhahn '57
