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Dear
Heather, I
hope you will accept my condolences and prayers at the passing of your
father this past week. I thought you might like to hear how I had a unique
and lovely experience when meeting your father in 1980. I believe,
totally, it was some kind of out of this world intervention. My
soon-to-be husband and I lived in the My
parents, my husband and I met with Bob at the venue and we chatted; I
liked him and his personality right away, and we decided, on the spot,
that Bob would be our entertainment provider. As we chatted, we
learned that not only was Bob a transplant to the " The
wedding reception was spectacular; Bob and his group couldn't have been
better or more suited to us and to our guests. His humor, his talent
and his professionalism added SO much to our special day! And, as an added
bonus, my brother was an usher in the wedding party and had a chance to
visit with Bob as well. Over
the years we would see him periodically around Plattsburgh, such as when
sailing on the Juniper dinner cruises, but it was his part in making my
wedding day the best party my husband and I have ever attended -- even to
this day, nearly 30 years later! -- for which I remember him most. I
know I am not alone in expressing my gratitude that your father touched my
life in such a memorable way. I wish you and your family peace and
gratitude for sharing him with us. Pat
Thompson-Dumas (Hicksville High School Class of 1975) Red Lion, PA Heather We
are very sad to hear of your fathers passing. Our condolences to you
and your family. Sincerely, ------------------------------------------------ Heather I'm
very sorry to hear this. We all know that Bob gave a lot of himself
to the newsletter. He will be missed by all and we pray for his
peace in heaven. Joe
Carfora (62) ------------------------------------------------- Heather I
am very sorry to learn this news. Please
provide an email address or mailing address. Others
will want to know. Joan
Komar Langlois (61) ------------------------------------------------- Heather I
am very sad to hear about Bob! When we heard he was going to a nursing
home, and wouldn't be going home again, was not a good sign. While I did
talk to him on the phone, most of our communication was through emails. He
was a really nice guy and will be missed greatly! BoB
Gillette (HixNews editor) ------------------------------------------------- Heather I am saddened by the loss of, yet, another ------------------------------------------------- Heather I
am so very sorry to hear about Bob . My thoughts and prayers are
with you and your family. his
friend! ------------------------------------------------ Heather Sorry to hear this--thought he was so much better. I
appreciate your letting us know. Bob is in my prayers. I tried to find his
picture in our yearbook, but with no luck. Was he in the '60 yearbook? Ann Samoray Brown (61) --------------------------------------------- Heather I hope you
get the message from Pat Dumas because it was a lovely tribute. I
did not know your father but this was a very moving tribute. I'm sure he
was a great man. -------------------------------------------- Thank you Bob for letting us know about Bob
Wesley's passing. Please let the family know that I send my
condolences. Bob was great in his super contributions to the -------------------------------------------- Heather Sorry to
hear Bob died yesterday at the CVPH Medical Center
here in Rich
Calma (71) ---------------------------------------------- Heather ------------------------------------------------------- Best, Hicksville Vietnam War Era Memorial Project Update Please see the Veteran's Section of this issue for the latest information on this project and what you can do to help it's success. Thank
you, Dear HixNews... Henry, did you get that
picture of Hope Lambert yet? Editor Note...we said no
and Diana and Bill Henne came up with a shot...see below Yes, I really need at least one picture of Hope. If you find more than one, that would be a bonus. Thanks love yah buffalo bob casale p.s. Also, if there is something you remember about Hope, please write a little blurb for the newsletter p.p.s. ...I also just noticed something while working on the power point presentation I am creating for those alumni who served their country in the military. I noticed the name Ralph Henne on the wall at the junior high.
Was he related to your husband??? Thanks love yah bob Dear Joe Thank you for
the birthday greetings. Terry (Ferrin) White (1954) Bob, could you help the class of 1960 out with something.... in the next HixNewsletter would you be able to feature our upcoming 50th reunion. We noticed that the 35th is on front page again when their reunion is not until July and not ours, which is in early June, has not been featured. We are trying to get the word out so we can have good attendance. Let me know what I can do to get us featured. Thanks, Bob. Kathy McDonald Corey '60 Kathy I don't recall getting any information about your reunion. Date, time, where etc. Will gladly put a note on the main page. Just give us some particulars. love yah bob Note back from Kathy... Thanks, Bob -
either Maddy or I will get back to you. Kathy Dear HixNews Has anyone heard from Gary Bleck, Arlene Gertzen,
Phil Gomez, Barry Gary Bleck Arlene Gertzen Phil Gomez
Barry Simmons Marty Shulman Neil Lensky
Howie Goldstein Arnold Hecht Joe Green Thanks ------------------------------ Kurt Did you receive this one? Kathy Koziuk Hannaman '60 ------------------------------ Kathy I talk to Joe green as he is also a radio amateur enthusiast. Kurt Stietz '60 ------------------------------ Dear HixNews... Just thought I would let you know that Joe Green has been located. Kathy H Editor Note....see an exchange between Henry and Joe further down in the notes... Bob, I'm glad to hear that Joe Green has been found. I think the idea is to get him to subscribe to HixClass60, so that he can participate in the Class-of-1960 50th-Year Reunion. He and others who may have been located should send an email to: hixclass60+subscribe@googlegroups.com Alternatively, if they can't manage that, they can send an email to me and I will subscribe them myself. My email address is hl98@cornell.edu (that's a letter "l" before the 98, NOT a number "1"). HixClass60 is the gathering point of all the alumni from the HHS Class of 1960, just as HixNews and HixNews2 are the gathering points for all alumni and friends of HHS, regardless of their year of graduation. Best, Henry Mitch Egan Thought you might like to see a picture of Frank Koziuk (class of 1967), my brother, and me, Kathy Koziuk (class of 1960). We got together when he came to Florida on vacation. We met at the Blackwell Inn in Astor, FL. The picture is (left to right) my husband, Roy Hannaman, me, Kathy (Frank's wife) and Frank. We hadn't seen each other for about 6 years so it was a nice visit.
Kathy Hannaman Hi guys, Just a quick note to thank you for the beautiful Anniversary card. Unfortunately, my other news is sad as I don't see Judy Richards on the deceased list.
Judy Richards We were friends for many. many years and she is truly missed. Keep up the good work, Ann (Carmody) Burley Hi, Would appreciate it if you could supply the email address for Tom Haller or contact him for me. My mom recently passed away and he posted a message on Newsday's obit website. He was our next-door neighbor when we were growing up. I believe he's in Vero Beach, Florida. It's been about "a hundred" years since I saw him. Thanks.
Gail (Cluxton) Sneyd '63 ------------------------------------------------------------ Dear Tom, Gail (Cluxton) Sneyd would like to get in touch with you. Her email request is attached, below. Best, Henry HixNews Editors ---------------------------------------- Gail I have forwarded your request to Tom. Best, Henry Hi We are contemplating a 60th HHS Reunion for the graduating class of 1950. As in the subject area, we would like to include 2 yrs. prior & 2 yrs. after. How many people would be willing to come to Hicksville in October (preferably around Oct. 16???? Grace (Callejas) Marie (Calandrillo) and Dorothy (Kunz) Drago are willing to plan this event at the Knights of Columbus in Hicksville. We will utilize Reunions of America to help us with this interesting project. Please get back to either Grace or me. Grace's email is: Away@optonline.net and mine is ddrago9447@optonline.net A response would be appreciated ASAP. Thank you. Dorothy Drago '50 Bob... Diana (DiPalma), my wife, asked me to respond to your request. First of all,
attached please find a picture of Hope Lambert from our yearbook.
Hope Lambert With regard
to your question about Ralph Henne..... my father had a cousin named
Ralph. Bill Henne, Jr. '69 Dear Editors In the Woodland Ave Grade 5-2 picture 1960, I recognize someone. The blonde girl wearing a checkered jacket seated in the back (in front of the boy standing with the black tie.) Her name is Ruth Ellen Rogers. Ruth graduated in 1967.
She passed away about 15 yrs ago due to breast cancer. Donna Lombardi LaFramboise '66 Bob Katie
Kennedy '62 Dear Editors Would you add this note to the newsletters next issue? I love the old class photos from elementary schools. If you still have your old photos and access to a scanner, please scan them into your computer and forward them to the Hix Newsletter. There are probably many classmates whose class photos have been lost over the years and would love to see them again in the newsletter. I have put all of mine in photo albums on Classmates.com for the schools that I attended. If anyone has a class photo from Old country road school, 4th grade, 1958, Mr. St. John- Teacher, please scan it and send it to the newsletter. I am missing that one from my own collection. Thanks, Bill Hackmack '66 Dear Editors, Thanks for the latest HixNews. This was the first time I've seen Artie Romeo's name in the news. It was good to see and timely because while going through a box of old pictures recently I came across the attached one of Artie and me taken just before a HHS concert. We both played the double-bass.
Denny shown here with Artie Romeo Denny Tillman '60 Dear HixNews, Back in the late sixties I worked at the Madison Avenue advertising agency, Young & Rubicam (Y&R), for four years as staff photographer. It was like another college education and many of us who worked together then consider ourselves "Alumni" of this great institution. For the past 25 years I have been the organizer of an annual Holiday Luncheon just before Christmas. At first it was 8 - 12 of us meeting at a pizza joint for camaraderie and some laughs. Through word of mouth over the years my guest list has grown to 157 people, 104 of whom attended our most recent affair. People travel from far and wide - this year quite a few from California, one from Hong Kong, one from England, others from Aspen, Santa Fe and lots of other places. Last year we were 76, the year before 36, and so on. It's been an explosion of people connecting joyfully. Every year, too, I've taken a group photograph before everyone left. This year's was a real challenge. The attached picture is made up of eight different exposures I combined in the computer along with several other separate images of people from 2 separate passes of the group. I've known these talented people since 1967 and quite a few of us stay in touch almost daily. It's quite amazing. These are the real "Mad Men and Women" of Madison Avenue.
Denny Tillman '60 Good morning, I have signed on to receive the HixNews. I am a graduate of HHS class of 61 I would like to be included on the list of current subscribers. Don't know if you need any other information. I currently live in Monmouth County, New Jersey. Thank you. Regards,
Elaine Krauss O'Neil ------------------------------------------------ Hi Elaine, ------------------------------------------------ Henry, Thanks for the birthday card...it brought a big smile
to my face and to the faces of everyone who shared it with me. If you went through the Hicksville school system, you should know the name Joe Scalia. Not only is he an accomplished and published author, but as an inspiration to people everywhere. I first met him as my 7th grade English teacher (remember track's one, two and three?) He treated his students like they were young adults, knew how and when to crack a joke or tell a great story. Most of all, he was a voice of the times, late 60's and early 70's. He encouraged us to speak out and voice an opinion, to get involved and to be as good a student as we could be. To this day, Joe communicates with his students who are now his friends. Lets put this man into the Hicksville Newsletter Hall of Fame. All readers of the great Hix Newsletter, lets get Joe Scalia into the Hall of Fame!!!! Bob Goldmacher '73 Dear HixNews Thanks so much for the lovely birthday card. Judy Tremel Wyatt '65
Grand Floridian Estate Realty, Boca Raton, Florida www.Judywyatt.com Bob, I need help in doing the following:
Please advise - thanks - -------------------------------------------------- Send a note to Henry and ask his opinion on the best way to represent the list. hl98@cornell.edu Perhaps an excel file might be appropriate and perhaps he can create that for you. You send a note to editors@hixnews.com and your note will be placed into the newsletter section. Still don't have any information on your reunion so it can be put onto the main page. Let me know. ------------------------------------------------- Send me the list of people you are looking for, Kathy. I'll organize the list and post it to HixNews and HixClass60. Best, Henry The reunion organizers for the Class of 1960 are trying to locate some of their classmates. The list of those who are missing is available at the following link: Missing Alumni from HHS Class of 1960 Please take a look at that list of missing alumni when you get a chance. If you know the whereabouts of anyone on the list, please contact the reunion organizers:
Best, Henry Manager
of HixClass60 Hey, Bob: When I saw a note from Pat's sister, I checked to see if my sister is listed on the In Memoriam listing...she is not. Her name is Carole (Goettelmann) Cocheo, Class of 1954. Carole died January 22, 2003. Could you please add her name? Thanks. Jeanne ---------------------------------- Done.... Roger Dear
HixNews Anne
(Kappel) Byrne Are you related to Billy Kappel??? Bill and I have been friends for years. And where do you live in Georgia? I'm in Augusta. Warm Regards --------------------------------------- Billy is my brother and is living in in Acworth, Georgia. I will fwd this to his wifes e-mail if you like. I don't think he has an individual e-mail but he may and I just don't have it. I see him very often. What a small world. I think there are a number of Hix transplants down here. I am going to try and make the Feb 20th alumni gathering in Hicksville. Annie
Buffalo Bob -------------------------------------- Wow blasts from the past. I clearly remember Consolidated and the years
when my Dad his brother Frank and Bob bowled together -------------------------------- Yes, it's that Otto. One night, Otto and I were making a late delivery in
Rockland County. Warm Regards Bob
Dawn, my daughter, Kathy (Otto's wife) and my grand daughter, Sarah.
Otto and Katie on the beach. These were taken at Otto and Katie's remarriage in Bayville back in 2008. Hi Bob, I'm almost positive that Tom Doherty was at the multi-year reunion 3 years ago held in Westbury. If you have contact info for him could you let me know what it is so I can pass it on to Reunions-Unlimited who are organizing the 50th for the class of 1960. Thanks. Jack
Gould '60 Editor Note...we sent Tom's email address to Jack Hi
Rosemary Krabbler Good Luck finding all others. Also my cousin, Mary Romano Williams, passed away 5+ years ago (cancer). She would have been 63 years old this year (Romano was her maiden name). Not sure of her graduating class. You may want to make a notation of her passing. Thanks... Linda A. Ruggiero p.s. Also, the last I heard was Howard Schack lives in Suffolk County (I know his wife passed away a few years ago) Hey Henry, in your tabulation of where HHS alumni are
living, you forgot me, here in London, England! Hope to see lots of you at the reunion in June, am flying in with my husband, Neil. I think we should all have a beach party at Jones Beach on day 2 of the reunion!! I enjoyed the newsletter as usual. Thanks to the editorial team, Lois Chaber '60 ·
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Wisconsin London
is listed right there, between Kansas and Vermont. Best, Henry Hello
Henry, Nice to hear from you, even indirectly. Thanks for adding me to the HixClass60 group list. In the past I've gotten occasional notices from the HHS alumni group in general . I attended an all-class reunion about ten years ago at the Huntington Town House. (Editor note...the reunion was September of 2000 and about 1,850 former students attended). But, by and large, have had little contact with most of the class members. One significant exception is Kurt Stietz, who's also a ham radio operator, so we do talk occasionally. I have to thank Kurt for providing my contact information to Jack Gould. Another exception is Ivars Bemberis and his wife Jeanette Arnold. We see them both on occasional trips to the DC area. I assume you already have their information, since they don't appear on the list of the missing. Unfortunately, since you're in the Class of '59, I'm assuming you won't be at the '60 reunion, although I'm sure you'd be welcome. It'd be nice to see you again. Hope all is going well for you in Durham and thanks for taking on the task of communications manager for the HHS groups - not a small job by any means. Best regards, Joe Green --------------------------------------------- Hi Joe, Thank you for your friendly note. I don't actually have the info for the people you mentioned -- you can view all those who are currently subscribed to HixClass60 here. The so-called "missing" list is incomplete, and has had about a dozen errors corrected by me, so far. I did attend my class's 50th last October. I doubt that I will be able to make it to yours this year. It would be nice to see some friends from the class of 1960 ... I am copying our email exchange to the Newsletter editors, which most likely will make it to part of next month's Newsletter. If you prefer to keep this conversation private, however, let me know and I'll ask Buffalo Bob not to include it in the next Newsletter. Best, Henry Dear Henry I received this email but do not show up as a member My name is Sandy Smith... maiden name Sandra Klausing... class of 1964 ------------------------------------------ Dear Sandra, When you subscribed yourself to HixNews Group you didn't notify the Newsletter Editors that you did so, which is why we weren't aware of it. We try to make it as easy as possible to subscribe, so of course, you are not obligated to notify us. But if you want to be listed with all the other members who are listed, you have to let us know who you are. Now that you have done so, I have added your name to our data base of reader information. You will soon get a request from another one of our Editors about some additional (optional) information for our records, as part of our service to our many readers. Best, Henry I saw that Dr. Lowell Glatt passed away. I saw mention of his daughter Lainie however no contact information. I would love to drop her a line as our father's were good friends and retired to the same community in Florida. Lisa Dorais Wissler ------------------------------------- Hi Lainie, Lisa Dorais Wissler wants to get in touch with you. Her email request is attached, below. Best, Henry HixNews Editors ------------------------------------ Lisa Your request has been forwarded to Lainie. Best, Henry HixNews Editors That
card was lovely... Thank you! I actually spent my birthday up north with
Jim (my brother who graduated in 1961) and my mother! Belated happy New
Year and all good wishes to our editorial staff and Alumnae.
Eileen Walter
Toscano Dear 1961 Alumni Save the date. April 11th at 3PM Place to be determined. Your fellow classmates are looking at places now. Regards
Dennis Naso NEW READERShari Notov Zimmermann Class of 1974 Without
going into extreme detail, the newsletter staff was attacked by a former
student. Basically, we were told our publication is worthless, very poorly presented, and the staff consists of individuals who have no idea what they are doing. The sad thing is the individual seemed to be an okay guy. However, the devil came out and we were the victims. The
outpouring of support from our subscribers tends to assuage the ferocity
of the attack Thanks
to all for being there for us. The
Gang at the Hicksville Newsletter. p.s. below are some comments from our alumni -------------------------------------------------------------------- Well, guys, this is a perfect example that from something bad comes something good. The attack on you and the team has evoked a strong support and appreciation for what you do. We have all appreciated it but most have not been verbal about it. See, what always happens, is out of something bad comes something good. Kathy Corey '60 ------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi Kathy, Thank you for your vote of confidence; it is really
appreciated. Once in a while we do encounter a guy like (name
withheld). But that just makes me appreciate, all the more, people like
yourself, Jack Gould, Maddy Leibowitz, Joe Carfora, and all the Editors I
work with. I have had a lot of experience interacting with
people online, both in groups large and small, and with many individuals.
It never ceases to amaze me how ridiculously some people behave
when they interact with other people online. For some reason, people often
lose their self-restraint when they are online, presumably thinking that
what they write in an email can't come back and bite them in the butt. But
it can; and it does. A good rule of thumb is: Never write anything in an
email that you wouldn't want to appear on a bulletin board that
your friends, colleagues, and other people you interact with can see. The really amazing thing about (Name withheld) is,
I am not even sure he is a Hicksville High alumnus. He never provided his
year of graduation to the Editors. So basically, he asked us to do him a
favor, and then got irate because he didn't understand that the favor had
been granted. For free, of course. All the Editors are volunteering their
time and effort, and some of this stuff takes a not insignificant amount
of time, I can assure you. Best, Henry ---------------------------------------------------------------- Bob, I didn't see it, but after I wrote to this guy Kathy
McDonald Corey told me about it. Do you know who this guy is? As
I'm sure you saw from what Henry wrote, Henry is not even sure he's a HHS
graduate. I emailed my brother (class of '64) and asked if he knows
him, but haven't heard back yet. This guy (name wittheld) is a
piece of work; you have to wonder what his problem is. Take care. And while we're emailing, thanks for
all you do for this website. It's terrific. Jack Gould '60 ------------------------------------------ I just want to say thanks to all the contributors to
hix news for their time and effort. I enjoy the updates and info I gather
from the communication. ------------------------------------ I also appreciate all the time and energy that is put into HixNews. Thanks, Sandi Notov Katz '65 ------------------------------------------ Another thank you to the Hix News. It takes time and effort to produce and distribute the newsletter for the benefit of all HHS alumni. We appreciate you. Carolyn Wood-Imbrie '63 ----------------------------------------- THANKS TO ALL, WE APPRECIATE YOUR TIME AND EFFORT, there is always someone who complaints about something, WHOSE ARE THE ONES WHO DO NOTHING FOR ANYONE ELSE. THANKS AGAIN JOHN OSTROSKI CLASS OF 1965-66 ----------------------------------------------------------- Just wanted to add to the many notes of appreciation for all your work and devotion. Thanks Jan Yasen Lincoln '70 --------------------------------------- Having barely graduated,(with no general improvement
over time, I had to Google "knowledge": -------------------------------------- -------------------------------------- Thanks for all of your
efforts. I reconnected with my best friend in High School thanks to
you folks. ------------------------------------------------------- Thanks,
too, for all you do to keep us connected. I
am so grateful to have this site to catch up with friends, pick up on the
past and present happenings and reminisce, as well. You will see how many
of us are so grateful for your efforts in behalf of many. Myra (Giansante) Grist '60
------------------------------------------------------ Just want to add my
"Thanks" to the entire staff at HixNews... Think you are all
doing an "Awesome" job and appreciate your sacrifices... Mike Regan Class of '66 "GO
COMETS...!!!" ----------------------------------------- Bob
and fellow editors ( Jean,Linda Bob W,Roger,Henry, Bob G, and Walter) I
would like to personally thank you all for the jobs you do. It not easy
keeping on top of things let alone publishing them as well as you all have
done. The newsletter is top notch and a very good information
source. For myself having moved away from Long Island in 1981,
the newsletter is a nice way to keep up to date with my home
town as well as its memories. My wife even commented on how good the news
letter is, even if she is from Bethpage ( Class of 77) ha ha. I
have read the recent e-mails and just wanted to comment on the fact
that, people like myself really do appreciate your efforts. Thank
You John
Ohrnberger class of 76 ----------------------------------------------------- It's so nice that so many people are expressing their
appreciation for the editors of HixNews. You guys rock!!! Donna Alu '64 ------------------------------------------------ There are not enough ways to say 'Thank You' to the many people who originated, and contribute their time and energy to our Hix newsletter. Joan Komar Langlois - 1961 Yesterday I met Charles Wallsheim Esq. (Charlie) at a superbowl party. He is the Director of Development of Project Healing Waters, fly fishing. They volunteer to help veterans in need. From the name you can see that they take vets fly fishing. Most likely they also teach as well. I felt his name and organization should get some PR for the work they do. http://projecthealingwaters.org/ Carl Probst '59 Thank
You so much for the Birthday Card. It
is adorable. Keep Smiling
Diane
(Burke) McGinn, PS
I found a few names and info on some old friends. Their names aren't
on any of the lists for class of 60'. Who should I contact with info? Thanks. Dear
HixNews... I
got this email today and it brought tears to my eyes...how very
sad...a beloved landmark..GONE!
The water tower at Jones Beach, gone??? How many times did the sight of
that tower bring a cheer to our voices in the family car. I thought it
might be something to put in the newsletter. Doreen
(Jakabek '65) Wittig 'Tis a
shame. -------------------------------------------------------------------- What
a BUMMER!!!!!!!!! Bob
Wesley Dear HixNews I have a death notice to report. And it's a rather sad story about one of the Alumni from 1964. His name was Onifrio Chicco.
I knew him since we started out together in grade school at Dutch Lane. Over twenty years ago, and I think the year was 1985; I was working in the OR at Stony brook University Hospital. On the particular day I saw Onifrio. It was in the pre-op holding area where patients go prior to their surgery. He recognized me immediately and we began speaking about his procedure, etc. He was thrilled to see someone he knew prior to his "going under" anesthesia. His operation was for a brain tumor. I think during our conversation he may have also said he did time in Vietnam. He was very grateful that he was able to speak with someone he knew before going to surgery. I told him I would see him again a few days after his procedure and when he felt up to having company. A few days later, at the end of my shift, I went to the floor to visit him and see how he was doing. The nurses at the desk told me he had passed away. He was only in his thirties. If anyone knows any more about his life prior to his illness, I would like to hear about it. Maybe Jay Tranchina can check on his status of military duty. Judy Marcus Shivers '64 Morning, I
know this gentleman's face and will look him up...just don't recall his
name. I do recall Judy Marcus. I
truly hate hearing about young folks who pass away. Toni Grundon Martin ('64) Dear HixNews I have a vague recollection of
"Chico" from HHS. I remember he was friendly in those
days with my cousin Volkert (FRED) Fruedden. I think I remember
Fred saying Chico was going into the service shortly after high
school.
Charlie... Thanks for the info. Was Fred a graduate of Hicksville High? If so, what class??? Thanks Regards Buffalo Bob Casale --------------------------------------------------- Bob 1964, we had graduated in the same class. Fred was raised in Germany and came to Hicksville in 1962.
Fred Fruedden Charlie Dear HixNews Please post the following. My trio will be performing for one night only
at the following places: Big Daddy's Restaurant On 3 Restaurant Both these places, I understand,
are very good but quite different from one another. NEW READER
Dear HixNews Please enter my name to your newsletter mailing list. Thanks
Diane Snyder Gould '64 NEW READERHello HixNews I'd like to add my name and graduation year to your spreadsheet. Thank you Gary Killen Class of 1972 killentyme graphic design Dear Bob, Thank you all so much for the Anniversary card, it is beautiful and we love that song. I got the email about Bob Wesley last night. He was such a good, kind, fun guy we also put him on our special friend list. After reading the note from Heather I just sat at the computer and stared, not expecting it would hurt that bad. We make a lot of friends on the Internet but some like Bob Wesley and you and Pat get to be special ones. Thank you for being you. Love, Joan (Siegl) and Fred Rudolph '61 Bob & HixNews Thanks so much for the card. Jan (Breeden '62)
& I are at our home in Florida for a few months. I hope you will be
able to attend the Class of 1960 50th reunion in June. Look forward to
seeing you.
Tom Jan Tom Manaskie '60 Buffalo Bob Note...I'd really like to make the reunion. Have to evaluate what's going on here with Joyce. I want to keep her at home as long as possible. Been sending her to an Alzheimer's Day Care Center on Tuesday and Thursday. She makes a face like a child when the bus pulls up to get her, but at least she's away from me for a while and seeing "different" faces. Plus the people at the Center are wonderful. Bob Your group continues to do a great job. I rarely see anyone or anything on my class. I lived in Hicksville and Syosset till 1970 when I was transferred to Georgia and have been there ever since. I was able to get a luncheon 50th reunion of our class. We had about 25 people. I do have some pictures if you all are interested. I did find an article the other day of the old Hicksville Airpark that my father help start. I bet only a few people remember that airport. I would like to hear from Cyril Rumens or Dot Frevogel former classmates. Again thanks for the great newsletter. Norm Nichols '52 ------------------------------------------------ Norm I am so sorry to hear of Bob's passing. May he rest
in peace.
Susan Schwartz Serlin '61 NEW READERDear HixNews Please add my name to your monthly list for the newsletter. Thanks
Rosemary Olivari '60 Dear HixNews Thank you for the birthday card. That was really
cute!
Josephine (Cipullo) Walston '62 Good Day: I spent
some time on Long Island, and worked directly with Dale Schultz who has
an entry in Mar 2008 vol 8 issue 6. I have been trying to re-establish
communications with him for years. Would it be possible to get his
e-mail address from you, or if needed could I ask that my e-mail address
be forwarded to him. I am hoping that you may have the said address in
your database - if not any suggestions? Thank you for your consideration in this matter, Dan Benoit ---------------------------------------------- Dear Dale Schultz, We are forwarding to you a request we received from Dan
Benoit, who wants to re-establish communications with you. Best, Henry --------------------------------------------- We have forwarded your request to Dale
Schultz. Best, Henry First of all "Thank You" Henry for
relaying Dan Benoit's email. Hi Dan Dale Schultz. Dear HixNews... Thank you for the nice anniversary card. Janet (McMenamin) and I are celebrating 45 years of marriage on the 20th of February. We have 4 grown children and 7 grandchildren. Two of our sons live in the Atlanta area with 5 of the grandkids. One is an exec for an insurance company; the other is a school principal. Our daughter has two of our grandchildren and has been living in the Netherlands for 20 years. She directs the marketing of health programs for seniors in Holland. Our youngest son manages a small architectural firm in Seattle Washington. I retired from Avon Products Inc in 2006 after 40 years, mostly in middle management positions, but have been doing consulting for them in the US and Japan on a part time basis since. Janet is still working as the VP of Administration for Jackson Healthcare, a $400 million company in Atlanta. We have been in Atlanta since 1978 as part of a corporate move for me. I also fill my days doing some local community volunteer work. I still stay in touch with Bill Dylewski and an occasional email from Hank Cierski and Walter Pollack. Life has been good. Thanks again.
I enjoy HixNews
Janet Harry Harry Butcher (class of 62) Dear HixNews Tony Bellacera '66 NEW READER
Sorry
for the delay in answering you. Yes, I am a 1961 graduate from HHS
(Elaine Krauss). My birthday is May 16. I am divorced so no
anniversary date. LOL. I
currently live in Red Bank, New Jersey and I have a daughter who lives
here in Eatontown, New Jersey. I currently work at Fort Monmouth,
N.J. which has been BRACed so the Fort will close permently Sep of 2011.
At which time I will totally retire. Good to hear from you and
thank you. Regards, Elaine Krauss (O'Neil) Hi, Rich: Welcome to the Hicksville Newsletter! I am one of the editors and I keep track of the Birthday and Anniversary Lists. I see that you graduated in 1971 and that you live in Plattsburgh. At your convenience, if you would like your name to appear on our lists, please provide me with the following additional (optional) information: 1) your birthday; 2) if you are married, your wife's first name; and 3) your anniversary date. Thanks. Jean (Goettelmann) LaPointe'59 ----------------------------------------------- I really live in the little town of West Chazy, which is about 20 miles north of Plattsburgh. Birthday is March 29. Not married, but with the same woman 20 years this July. Her name is Debbie. She is a retired Substance Abuse Counselor/RN. I've worked for the Clinton County Advocacy and Resource Center (ARC) for 10years as a Job Coach in Supported Employment. Hope this helps. Rich Calma '71 Bob: Thanks for the kind thoughts on my birthday. Its
great to be 39 again. George Lien --------------------------------------------------------- Thanx for the B-card, Buff. h -------------------------------------------------------- Great card. Thank you for the birthday wishes. Ed Osborne '56 Hi Bob, Judy Judy
Marcus Shivers '64 Dear
HixNews
Dear Hicksville High Alumni Stardust, my a cappella doo wop group, will be appearing at The Mastic - Moriches - Shirley Community Library 407 William Floyd Parkway Shirley, NY 11967 631-399-1500 Sunday, March 7 at 1:00pm and at The Sayville Public Library 88 Greene Avenue, Sayville, NY 11782 631-589-4440 Sunday, March 21 at 2:00pm We
would really like to see some friendly faces of Hicksville alumni. That would
add an extra dimension to our show for all of us. Come
out and say hello! Thanks,
Bob Masone ('62) NEW READERPlease add my name to your mailing list. Thanks
William "Bill" Anderson '63 NEW READERPlease add my name to your mailing list. Thanks
Virginia Van Allen Ryder '61 -------------------------------------------- Welcome to the Hicksville Newsletter! I am one of the editors and I keep track of the Birthday and Anniversary Lists. I see that you graduated in 1961. At your convenience, if you would like your name to appear on our lists, please provide me with the following additional (optional) information: 1) the state you live in; 2) your birthday; 3) if you are married, your husband's first name; and 4) your anniversary date. Thanks Jean (Goettelmann) LaPointe '59 Jean My DOB is 1 January. I was married for 31 years but now divorced. I live in Nashville TN and Coconut Creek FL (Fort Lauderdale). Virginia
Please add my name to your mailing list. Thanks
Gary George Sanossian '61 my daughter is having a "90's" birthday party! what's that about? what shall i wear? how will i dance to the music? help! (my cynical spouse says, "just wear what you're wearing; stand there, sway a little, move your arms alot, & jump occasionally!" - oh, that was the 60's!) - marty brandfon hhs class of '67 Dear HixNews Thank you for the anniversary card. Enjoy your weekend. Lynn (McMorrow) and Marc O'Riordan '68 Dear HixNews Worked 18 yrs as an Investigator in Credit Card
Fraud. Now working with people that are over their heads
in debt.
Live in Barbara Archer '61
Barbara Archer Susan Schwartz Serlin Dear
HixNews... On February 20, 2010 the Hicksville Veterans of Foreign Wars celebrated it's 75th Anniversary with a dinner dance. During the ceremonies, a banner marking the 75th was displayed. Pictured: Commander William Walden (class of '65) 6th from right and Joe Ingino (class of '67) 2nd from right.
Semper Fidelis Bill Walden I thought I'd send you a photo of me (class
of 60) and my sister(class of 64) Hope we arrive, its the first time I've ever attached anything .
Jacquelyn O'Dell Carter and sister Karen O'Dell Dear
Bob and the Hix News Gang,
Your readers might be
interested in this. I recently bought a well-illustrated book
about "Hey
Bob" I know this is stretching it....but you know a lot of people. Do you have any idea whatever happened to Sandy Wagner who graduated with us in 1961? The last I heard she was Sandy Quatrone (married to Nick)? And I think Lou Zabbia dated her also .....can you help at all???" Gary
Sanossian ------------------------------------------ I know she dated Nick Quatrone
for awhile but that was back in the fifities (that sounds nasty the
50's) but I thought they didn't get married. I bumped into Billy Cook at
Bobby Flanagan's restaurant where Shady Maples used to be (it burned
down). Billy told me that Nick was killed in a car crash years ago.
Someone else asked me about ...below is a picture of Nick and Bob from those 50's again
Lou I received the following note from Gary Sanossian...
"Hey Bob I know this is stretching it....But you know a lot of
people. Do you have any idea whatever happened to Sandy Wagner who
graduated with us in 1961? The last I heard she was Sandy Quatrone
(married to Nick)? And I think Lou Zabbia dated her also .....can you
help at all???" Did you date
Thanks Hey Bob We, my wife Lorraine and I, are currently at a 70-acre lake in the North Poconos of Pennsylvania (Gouldsboro). We are about 20 minutes south of Scranton and about 15 minutes north of Cove Haven and the Mount Airy Casino. We have an on-site trailer, not one that you drive. The trailer is on 1 of 2,700 lots that surround the lake. It's a really great place. It is a gated community with 24-hour security. There is a tremendous clubhouse and they have a huge outdoor pool. There are many activities set up for kids. It looks like a resort and there are cocktail parties and dances. The annual dues not very expensive by today's standards. Lots and trailers can be purchased in prices ranging from $10,000-15,000; $18,000- 30,000 and 40, 50, 60 and up to 150 thousand around the lake. Some have decks and sheds, some don't There's something for everyone there. Last year the association had a mortgage burning ceremony at the annual concert...25 million was paid off. Ours is rated one of the top communities in the country. I'll try to get some pictures of the area off to you. Been meaning to ask...you were married to Joyce Gabrielsen?
She was one of the girlfriends of Pat Warren whom I was engaged to.
Her friends were Ann Lynn Brough, Ginny Van Allen and Kathy Kapsol.
Ann Lynn Ginny Kathy They all lived in the same neighborhood. Regards Ray Ricca '62 Editor Note...Please check the photo gallery for some pictures of Ray and Family
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