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Performing Arts Center | page 1

Also In This Issue

Lancer Sprint to NYC Marathon | 2

Brustman Scholarship | 3

Lancer Hall of Fame | 4

2010 Alumni Reunion | 5

Lancer Golf Outing | 6

Bishop Loughlin Council | 7

Lancer Class Notes | 8

In Memoriam | 9

Alumni Event Calendar

November 12th St. Augustine Reunion

June TBD Lion/Lancer Golf Outing

The LanceFall 2011

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

Performing Arts Center 1

Lancer Sprint to NYC Marathon 2

Brustman Scholarship 3

Lancer Hall of Fame 4

2010 Alumni Reunion 5

Lancer Golf Outing 6

Bishop Loughlin Council 7

Lancer Class Notes 8

In Memoriam 9

Alumni Committee

Edward M. Fogarty ‘67Dan Cronin ‘65 Paul Jamin ‘58

John E. Klemm ‘65 – ex-officioJohn McCabe ‘61

James J. McHugh ‘62John J. McKenna III ‘61

Lawrence Moringiello ‘68Greg Moses ‘67

Phil Napolitano ‘68Jeffrey J. O’Brien ‘70

Charlie 0’Donnell ‘59 Ex-officioVincent Visco ‘68

Graphic DesignerCreative Geers, LLC

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Cover PhotoNew Performing Arts CenterPhoto by Rob Monroe Photography

Dear Lancers,

Thank you for making this past year a great success for Loughlin’s Brustman Scholars. Andrew garnered much of the press pursuing his dream to start at the United States Naval Academy. The less heralded scholar, Tremell, faired well and is attending George Washington University. Your support sustains the Lasallian tradition of a quality education accessible to families with limited resources. It is this compel-ling mission which deserves your support. Despite the financial challenges we all face, supporting education

of proven worth realizes the greatest return on investment. Why the Brustman Scholarship at Loughlin? It gets the desired result – academic achievement matched with the acquisition of values grounded in our strong faith tradition. That’s something to feel good about.

John McCabe ‘61 who sits on our Board of Governors has some thoughts to share with you on why Loughlin is worthy of your support.

Live, Jesus, in our hearts. Forever!

Sincerely,

Brother Dennis Cronin, FSC

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As a member of the Board of Governors I would like to begin by thanking you, Lancers, for your support. The music studio, that you helped build, is a state of the art facility and I invite you to visit it.

Thank the Lord for Catholic education and the superior track record of Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School. It’s the President, Principal, the outstanding faculty and staff all working as a cohesive and productive team of professionals under the oversight of a fully involved Board of Governors that continues to set records. All one has to do is look at

the accomplishments of Loughlin’s finished product- its students.

A study financed by the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in 2003 concluded that only 32% of public high school students were fully equipped to tackle a four-year college curriculum. The results of the 2009 ACT Admission Test showed that only 23% of the test takers earned scores that would suggest that these students are ready for college. Moreover, given the competing interests between students, teacher’s unions, school administrators, local politicians and the Federal government optimum corrective actions would be hard to implement in the short term if all.

The La Sallian tradition of education is alive and well at Bishop Loughlin and reminiscent of our days at 64 Park Place. The curriculum, discipline, athletics, teacher involvement and devotion to task is very similar to what it was when we were attending St. Augustine Diocesan High School. Students earn their grades, but if they stumble there is always a professional there to pick them up and get them back on track. It would be a tragedy if Bishop Loughlin were forced to close its doors for lack of funding. Any support, financial or otherwise that Augustinites can give to insure Loughlin’s viability will be greatly appreciated. Please visit the Loughlin website and give.

Sincerely,

John McCabe

St. Augustine ‘61, Board of Governors

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A dedication ceremony

for the Cozzi-Murray

Performing Arts Center

& Lancer Music Studio was held

on Sunday, April 10th. At the

opening, students performed for

an audience of alumni from Bishop

Loughlin, Bishop McDonnell, and St.

Augustine High Schools.

Michael Murray ‘63, and his wife Jane, a

Bishop McDonnell alumna, for whom

the center is named, maintain a strong

connection to their alma maters. “These

schools were very good to us in terms of

our growth and our development,” he said.

“One of the things that Bishop Loughlin

and Bishop McDonnell taught us is to help

others. And what better way to give to

others than to give to the high school that

taught us those values.”

Jim Flaherty ‘65, St. Augustine High

School was the master of ceremonies. He

serves on the board of governors for Bishop

Loughlin and volunteered to help raise

money for this project. Nearly 100 alumni

from St. Augustine donated and raised

$150,000.

“The logic behind this was to provide a

music facility that existing students can take

advantage of for their musical talent and

to give Bishop Loughlin a recruiting edge,”

he said.

“I can’t even begin to explain to you the

honor that it was to play at the opening,”

said Alexandria Guy, senior. “And just

listening to the alumni’s stories made me

feel like I was part of something amazing.”

Loughlin now hosts the Brooklyn

Philharmonic student competition for high

schools throughout Brooklyn. This year,

vocalists from Bishop Loughlin received

third place in the competition. Louis

Maffei, Chair of the Arts Department

believes that the new space will help current

music programs expand. He would like to

invite professionals to use the center and

in exchange teach students. Another plan

he has for the center is to record music with

students from China to expand students’

experiences.

New Studio

Jim Flaherty ‘65

Brother Dennis, Michael Murray ‘63 and John Klemm

Brother Dennis, Michael Murray ‘63, Jane Murray, Jane FlahertyJim Flaherty’65, John Klemm ‘62 Grace Brancale with the Band

Michael Murray ‘63, Jane Murray, Jane Flaherty, Jim Flaherty ‘65

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Sal Mulia ’65 attended St Augustine DHS from Our Lady of Peace parish on Carroll St in the Park Slope section of Brooklyn. He competed in track at St.

Augustine’s and as a sprinter is the co-holder of the 50 yd dash record which was retired when the school closed. He received his bachelor’s degree from Brooklyn College and an MBA from Columbia University. He is presently an Investment Banker having spent most of his career in financial services. In the business world in the 1980’s, he was recognized as one of the top 5 Mergers and Acquisitions advisers and now provides expert testimony for Financial Services Litigation.

Sal has been married to his lovely wife, Rosemary for the last 41 years. They have two children, Robyn and Adam and one granddaughter, Isabella. Sal and Rosemary reside in Westport, Connecticut in Fairfield County.

I caught up with Sal at the class of ’65 annual get-together at Chadwick’s Restaurant in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn. At the dinner, Sal was sharing some of his experiences running in the NYC Marathon. I later asked these questions for this article.

How many marathons have you competed in?

A: One, New York City but I plan to run 2 more in 2011: Berlin and New York. I have competed in 5 half-marathons in the US and Europe.

How long do you train for the NYC Marathon?

A: 8 months

What is your biggest challenge dealing with the NYC Marathon?

A: Pace, as a sprinter I was trained to “go as far as you can, as fast as you can”. For 26.2 miles, you have to learn to relax and maintain a good pace to avoid burning out.

How many more marathons do you think you will run?

A: My immediate goal is to run the Big 5: New York, Chicago, Boston, Berlin and London, and I will keep running as long as I can stay healthy.

What are your thoughts (around the seven mile mark) at Lafayette Ave. as you are passing Bishop Loughlin High School

and the school band is playing the theme from “Rocky”?

A: I was really pumped up to run through my old neighborhood (4th Ave.) and was blown away by the support of the Lions band. I got so excited I sped up. (Ed. note – Loughlin band has played in every NYC Marathon since day one)

Did you ever catch a glimpse of the St. Augustine Lancer school banner hanging on the school fence behind the band?

A: Now that you mention it, I will be sure to look.

What are your favorite thoughts about the NYC Marathon?

A: I enjoy the faces of the people that come out to cheer for the runners and the signs and the placards that they show for the runners. They are funny, touching and encouraging. Some of the spectators get so into the moment that they want to reach out to touch you for a high five or a hug.

Who convinced you to make a comeback and run the marathon?

A: I owe a lot to my son, Adam who trained me and convinced me that I could do it. He surrendered his entry (a spot in the men’s elite group of top 100 runners) to run along side me and provided encouragement and support.

Who is the biggest inspiration in your life?

A: My wife, Rosemary who is my biggest fan, and who patiently waits for me at the finish line at every race. Although she was never a runner, she took up the sport 5 years ago and it was she who convinced me that I should make a comeback 3 years ago.

Sal Mulia is recognized as an “Elite” veteran (age 60-69) runner regionally. Good luck Sal. The Lion band will play louder as you pass and the many Lancer alumni will be cheering you on!

Written by Charlie O’Donnell

Mr. O’Donnell is the St. Augustine Alumni Liaison. He taught, coached and was Athletic Director at St. Augustine DHS from 1964-67. He is an alumnus of Bishop Loughlin DHS.

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Andrew Paige ’11, a Ray Brustman Scholarship recipient

graduated Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School on June 4,

2011. He was a member of the National Honor Society with

an 87.7 cumulative average while attending Loughlin. Andrew will be

entering the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis, Maryland this

summer to become a member of the Academy Class of 2015.

Last summer, Andrew attended the American Legions’ Boys State of New

York Program participating in classes in U.S. Government and the role

citizens play, leadership and team work classes, and a public speaking skills

work shop. Andrew remains most grateful to the St. Augustine Diocesan High

School Alumni Association for their support of the Brustman Scholarship.

He writes, “I would like to sincerely thank you all from the bottom of my

heart for everything you’ve done for me and every other Loughlin student who

receives your support.”

Loughlin Students Part of National Education ConferenceThree Loughlin students -- Aria Niles, Jennifer McPherson and Jessica Concepcion – spoke and presented their award winning video at the “Educating for Democracy in a Digital Age” conference held at Georgetown Law School in Washington D.C. on March 29.

Their video, “Random Acts of Kindness”, highlights the civic and personal benefits derived by helping others no matter how big or small the task. It won Best of Show in the iCivics and Virtue Foundation digital storytelling initiative.

Justice Sandra Day O’Connor and Arne Duncan, Secretary of Education, were the keynote speakers. Conference panelists and moderators included digital pioneers and education policymakers from across the country, including Harvard Education professor Howard Gardner and former California Secretary of Education Bonnie Reiss.

Aria, Jessica and Jennifer were invited to begin the conference with The Pledge of Allegiance, presented their video and spoke about conveying their message of community service and civic duty through the use of technology to this national audience of educators, opinion leaders, and policymakers.

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John Loosen’66John Loosen’66 was a track runner at St. Augustine High School. After graduation, John served as Airborne Infantryman with the 101st Airborne Division in 1967 and 1968. During his Vietnam tour he was wounded resulting in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. As a result

of his Vietnam service he was awarded the Purple Heart, Bronze Star and Combat Infantryman Badge.

He is an alumnus of St. John’s University and the Federal College for Healthcare Executives. He began his Veterans Administration career in 1975 as a Veterans Benefits Counselor. Mr. Loosen joined Prosthetics in 1978 and since then had been employed as Chief of Prosthetics and Sensory Aids Service at the Bronx and Brooklyn VAs and also in the capacity of Acting Chief, Radiology Service at the NY VA Medical Center in 1990-91. He was Chief PSAS NY VAMC since 1988 until he assumed the position of Chief, Network 3 Prosthetics in 1996.

During his tenure as Chief, he developed the concept of the Integrated VISN Prosthetic Program. John is the recipient of numerous awards for his invaluable services. He serves on the Board of Directors of the Wounded Warriors Project and has been actively involved in reaching out to severely wounded returning servicemen and women.

2011 Lancer Hall of FameThe St. Augustine Alumni Association is pleased to announce that four exemplary individuals have been selected for the Lancer Hall of Fame. Join us on Saturday, November 12, 2011 as we induct our 2011 Lancer Hall of Fame Honorees and celebrate the anniversary classes of ’41, ’46, ’51, ’56, ’61, and ’66. The day will include cocktail reception, Mass, induction ceremony, and dinner.

Registration: $80 per person; Religious and Former Faculty are complimentary

For more registration information, visit www.blmsh.org/stareunion.

Help make the St. Augustine Reunion a success! Get involved with the reunion by volunteering as a class coordinator. Contact the development department to learn how you can help make the reunion a triumph. Call 718-857-2700, x2252 or [email protected].

Dr. George Martin ‘61Dr. George Martin began his tenure as President of St. Edward’s University, Austin, Texas in 1999. Prior to that, he served as Academic Vice President at St. Peter’s College in New Jersey. He joined the faculty at St. Peter’s in 1969, became chairman of the Political Science Department, was Academic Dean and was named Academic Vice President in 1991. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from St. John’s University and received his master’s and doctoral degrees from Fordham University. Martin serves on the board of the United Way Capital Area and the Ballet Austin. He is also a board member and secretary for Independent Colleges and Universities of Texas.

Admiral Daniel J. Murphy Sr. ‘40Admiral Murphy ’40 will be inducted into the St. Augustine Lancer Hall of Fame posthumously. Daniel Joseph Murphy retired as a four-star Navy Admiral who as chief of staff to then Vice President George Bush was the prime architect of the Reagan administration’s war on drugs. Before his White House work, he was deputy undersecretary of defense for policy from 1977 to 1981 and deputy director of the CIA in 1976 and 1977. He was a graduate of the University of Maryland and the Naval War College.

Admiral Murphy began his 37-year naval career in 1943 during his second year at St. John’s University in Brooklyn. He flew anti-submarine patrols over the North Atlantic during World War II. He rose to command the Sixth Fleet

in the Mediterranean during the 1973-1974 Arab- Israeli war. The Admiral was deputy chief of naval operations for anti-submarine warfare from 1974 to 1976. Admiral Murphy died of a stomach aneurism September 21, 2001. He lived in Potomac, Maryland.

Thomas Muldoon ‘58Tom Muldoon began his career with Loews Hotels in 1962, rapidly moving up the management ladder so that by age 28, he was manager of the Loews City Squire, now the Sheraton Manhattan, making him the youngest general manager in New York City. Mr. Muldoon became General Manager of the NY Barclay Hotel now known as the Intercontinental New York, was hired in 1979 by Canadian Pacific to open Philadelphia’s Franklin Plaza Hotel known today as the Sheraton City Center in Philadelphia, and subsequently opened Philadelphia’s Adam’s Mark Hotel in 1982. In 1985, Mr. Muldoon became President of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau, and in close partnership with the Philadelphia Convention Center Authority, led the effort to position the hospitality industry as Philadelphia’s

growth industry for the 1990s. He was a leader in the initiative to build the Philadelphia Convention Center that opened in 1993. During his twenty-five years of leadership in the City’s convention and tourism efforts, he created some of the most successful multicultural tourism and convention initiatives in the country.


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On June 23, 2011, Bishop Loughlin

held its fifteenth annual Lion/

Lancer Open Golf Outing at

Middle Island Country Club. Despite

the weather, 145 golfers participated

in this year’s outing. It was a smashing

success thanks to Bishop Loughlin and

St.Augustine alumni and friends.

With heavy clouds and gray skies, the Lion and Lancer golfers were welcomed and registered for an enjoyable day of golf and laughter. Goodie bags containing colognes, lotions, golf balls, a cooler and more were distributed to all. After a continental breakfast, they all assembled for a shotgun start.

The shotgun start was at 10:30 am, and with it our golfers were off to their assigned holes and greens to begin their fun-filled day. As the day went on, the clouds gathered and it began to rain. After about a half hour, the rain subsided and our golfers headed back out from the clubhouse to brave the elements once more with the hopes of completing their 18 holes. Unfortunately, a few hours later it began to rain again and most foursomes were only able to complete 12 holes of golf. Although the rain had dampened their clothes, shoes, and golf bags, everyone refused to let the rain dampen the high spirits of the day. The staff at Middle Island Country Club moved up cocktails and dinner an hour earlier with ease and once our golfers dried off, they convened in the upstairs dining room.

Throughout the cocktail reception and dinner student volunteers, most of whom were 2011 graduates, sold raffle tickets to participants. During the dinner ceremony, attendees heard from John Klemm ’65, Director of Development, as well as Br. Dennis Cronin, FSC, President of Bishop Loughlin. Both thanked everyone for their continued support of this event, as well as their support of the students and teachers at Bishop Loughlin. Several prizes were raffled off, including items such as golf clubs, cash prizes, golf bags, and alumni merchandise.

We would like to give a special thank you to our event sponsors, staff and student volunteers, and our faithful attendees to this event. We look forward to seeing familiar and new faces at our 16th Annual Golf Outing in 2012!

By Armand Keller ‘11

Jim Quinn, Art Dignan, Hank Cristel, Bob Gallagher

Glen Duffy ‘56, Tom Duffy ‘56, Brain Duffy ‘56, P.J Duffy ‘56

Peter Haffner, George Cappiello, Sal Curale, Joe Rotolo

Lou Maffei, Aria Niles ‘11, Greg Moses ‘67, Gintare Malinauskaite, and Frank McCartney

Neil Foehrenbach ‘62, Ray Hauck ‘62, Charles Traynor “62, Jim Greenan ‘62

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This year’s Bishop John Loughlin Council

Luncheon was held on December 4,

2010 at Giando’s on the Water in the

Williamsburg section of Brooklyn.

This year’s event was all about some of our greatest assets- our students and the alumni whose generosity keeps Loughlin thriving. Christmas music welcomed our guests as they entered the room, performed by Meghan Deberry ‘11 on the violin, Grace Brancale ‘12 on the flute, and songs sung by Jessica Concepcion ‘11. Andrew Paige ‘11 and Melissa Tropnas ‘12 expressed their gratitude to our alumni for the quality Lasallian education they shared at Loughlin. Armand Keller ‘11 produced a video story on a day in the life of a Loughlin student. Several other students hosted the afternoon, sharing their Loughlin experiences, their plans for the future, and their gratitude with alumni and supporters in attendance. Brian Connolly ‘73, Vice President of Loughlin’s Board of Governors, emceed the event keeping all in focus, moving the program along, and ensuring an upbeat tone. This event also launched a new initiative called the “Save a Student” Campaign. This program targets 9th, 10th, and 11th graders with academic potential, with the goal of providing financial assistance to their families so that they may continue attending Loughlin in the upcoming academic year.

Brian Connelly Gintare Malinauskaite with Loughlin Students

Valerie and Paul Wallace ‘47Judge Ingram, John Fehling, Howard Ammerman, Skip Barry

Gintare Malinauskaite and the Louhglin Band Members performing at the Council Luncheon


Class Notes

Class of 1939

Paul J. Denton recently moved to Barton, VT from Rye, NY.

Joseph McCarthy is almost 90 years old and just taking it easy!

Class of 1942

Albert Voiland says he is too old to go anywhere – God love you – keep me in your prayers.

Class of 1943

Edward (Ted) G. O’Hara served as Lt. USN 1943-1947. Ray Brustman lived one block away from me in Park Slope. He taught me and others Latin and I think he had something to do with baseball.

Class of 1944

Frank Lorenzo is married to his wife Marie 60 years this October 7, 2011. Pray for us.

Class of 1947

William F. Riedy says his H.S. days prepared him for work as bookkeeper. U.S. Army Sergeant

– NYPD Lieut. – and College professor. In marriage he picked a good woman (now in heaven) and seven healthy Catholic children.

Class of 1949

Paul Napoleon Moscatt says his wife, Carlene feels Paul is in his 3rd childhood considering his activity on Facebook. You can see his latest doings plus examples of his painting by going to http://www.facebook.com/paul.napoleon 1

Class of 1951

H. Vincent Kelly is still practicing psychiatry part-time in Bethesda, Md. Very active in singing and performing in the theatre. Singing the National Anthem at Georgetown University basketball games last 20 years and in the past at Redskins games. He came to Georgetown in 1951 on track scholarship after establishing the 440 yd. dash record (49.6) for St. Augustine. Sadly widowed in 2008 after 51 years of marriage.

Enjoying the annual golf outing here in Maryland.

Class of 1952

Aubrey C. Blitch says he feels compelled to keep in touch. However, even at 77yrs, he works 12 hours, five days a week driving a cab. On weekends, he works as a dispatcher for the same company during the midnight shift.

Class of 1953

John Banaghan remembers “that each year we were asked to sell subscriptions to the St. LaSalle Auxiliary magazine. I would go from house to house in my neighborhood asking the people if they were Catholic. If so, I would then begin my sales pitch I remember one year in particular, I knocked on a door and a man answered. After determining that I was at a Catholic household, I began my presentation. A women’s voice from within asked the man who is at the door. “Some boob from St. Augustine’s” replied

the husband. As I started to cringe, he invited me in. Well, it turned out that he was a lay teacher at Bishop Loughlin. They purchased $5.00 worth of subscriptions and sent this boob from St. Augustine’s off with a very good feeling.”

Class of 1954

James J. Hannan is still at St. John’s University in Queens, NY where he is an adjunct professor of Theology in the Department of Theology and Religious studies. He says St. John’s University is a brilliant example of a Catholic University dedicated to bringing the word of God to our global community.

John J. Mega is grateful to Mr. Brustman and all the FSC brothers who taught him over 60 years ago.

Bernard Monahan is hoping for “peace on earth” and happiness for all in the coming year.

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Class of 1955

Michael A. Graham is 73 years old and holding, oy! Why can’t I go on the boat ride to Rye Beach? -----Because my wife says “it’s a young beach.” (and …a new beach at sonova?)

Class of 1962

Anthony J. Brienza retired in June 2009 from Pfizer. As a double Hall of Famer and as a Sales Rep and District Manager (North Shore L.I., N.Y.) Currently participating as a Pfizer Ambassador at Medical Scientific Meetings: Cardiovascular Specialty Division. Campaign Staffer: Healthcare Reform Issues for Congressional (Dist #2 Suffolk County. Candidate John Gomez. Although we lost the election to the Democrat five (5) term incumbent in a predominately democrat district. Our margin of votes increased from 32% in 2008 to 45% in 2010! A 13% increase over 2008!! He plans to remain active in the tea party patriots to reverse the trend towards socialism and moving our nation back to a constitutional republic envisioned by our founders.

John P. Finn after 12 years on Psychology faculty in two (2) colleges, 24 years in the consumer products industry (General Foods/Kraft, Pepsico and Playtex), now a faculty member in the Marketing Department at Rutgers University.

Class of 1965

Joseph McTighe is Executive Director, CAPE, since 1996 (capenet.org)

Class of 1968

Albert Daniti says it was great to see the 2nd member of the class of 1968 honored in Hall of Fame – Phil Napolitano who

is a good old friend. They attended grammar school OLA and high school – St. Augustine’s and St. John’s U. With his donation to RB Scholarship fund - “keep up the good work”

Gary F. Hansen had a very good time at the 2010 reunion.

Class of 1970

Michael A. Morrongiello, Ph.D. he continues to increase his Forensic Practice. He’s appointed by courts from three (3) counties. Mike is on the board of the proposed Elmira Community Charter School and he was elected Vice Chairman of the Corning Republican Committee.

Former Faculty

William J. Cleary retired in April 2010 after twenty years with the New York State Court System

We want your Memorabilia!!Please send it

to the St. Augustine Alumni Office

In MemoriamBishop Loughlin expresses sympathy to the families and friends of these individuals.

Dan Lynch ‘33

George R. Deering ‘34

Lawrence Van Hove ‘34

Joseph V. Dooley ‘35

Frank J. Garbarino ‘40

Andrew B. Donnellan ‘41

Joseph Dowling ‘41

Joseph Billot ‘43

John J. Carroll ‘43

William T. Lutz ‘43

John J. McManus ‘43

Joseph R. Palumbo ‘43

George L. Rorke ‘43

Br. William Sullivan FSC ‘43

Thomas F. Ferguson ‘44

Lawrence J. Logan ‘44

Albert C. Oliver ‘44

Stanley J. Grant ‘45

Joseph E. McShane ‘45

Joseph M. Durkin ‘46

Julius J. Fiori ‘47

Martin J. McDonnell ‘47

Gerard M. Burton ‘48

Edward W. Duncklee ‘48

Francis Gillespie ‘48

William T. Sheridan ‘48

Joseph P. McGrath ‘49

Francis R. Kennedy ‘50

Richard T. Mapes ‘50

Charles J. Wiesenfarth ‘50

John M. Ahern ‘51

James F. Prutting ‘51

Donald DeFiore ‘53

Thomas M. Gordon ‘53

Eugene J. Keely ‘53

John F. McBride ‘53

James A. Wolleben ‘53

Martin T. Cleary ‘54

Thomas H. Ferguson ‘54

Daniel Gordon ‘54

Daniel C. Haggerty ‘54

Joseph F. Koehler ‘54

William G. Christman ‘55

Patrick M. McHugh ‘55

Francis Berberich ‘56

Patrick M. Joyce ‘59

Br. Cormac Lilly ‘61

George P. Rager ‘61

William J. Graff ‘63

Robert J. Luzon ‘64

Arthur C. Sandiford ‘64

Thomas J. Scanlon ‘65

Edward Goldin ‘66

Thomas McDonagh ‘68

Thomas McKinney ‘68

Vincent Morales ‘69

A fond memory of Governor Hugh Carey at the 100th Anniversary Dinner of St. Augustine’s DHS at the Union League Club in NYC- November 20, 2009.

Governor Hugh Carey was assisted into the Union League dining room by his grandson, Hugh Carey III. He was told that they wanted to take pictures with the Governor and the Lancer Hall of Fame honorees. He said that he was not doing anything until he sat down and had a drink. The Governor seeing that he did not have a handerkerchief in his lapel pocket reached over to the table, pulled one of the Lancer purple napkins from a table and stuck it in his lapel pocket, and was now fully adorned for pictures and the night ahead. (Ed. note: Check page 9 The Lance- cover picture).

He was the main speaker at the dinner and delighted the St. Augustine alumni crowd with his stories and charming Irish wit. He told the story about being elected to the

House of Representatives in 1960, going to Congress the same year that President John F. Kennedy was elected President. He went on to say that he became friends with the Kennedy family- how he admired the President, establishing a binding friendship with Bobby Kennedy, and of course with his dear friend Senator Ted Kennedy who had died the previous month. Then in a stentorian voice reminded everyone that despite those friendships – it took his St. Augustine diploma to get him into the exclusive Union League Club, these many years later. It brought down the house; the thunderous Lancer cheers and applause could be heard throughout the building.

Written by Charlie O’Donnell

Published: August 8, 2011 NY Times

For one boisterous decade in

the 1960s, the three-story brick

house in Park Slope, Brooklyn,

on the corner of Second Street and

Prospect Park West, was the vibrant

epicenter of politics and family life for

Hugh L. Carey.

His 14 children watched Kennedys go in and out of the gold-carpeted parlor, played table tennis and pool in the basement, slept on the third floor and played sports with their father in Prospect Park. The formal living room hosted christenings and wakes, campaign events and kitchen-cabinet meetings.

This was before Mr. Carey became governor of New York in 1975, capping a memorable political career that his children recalled on Monday, a day after he died at the age of 92. His years growing up on nearby Rutland Avenue and being a father in the middle-class Irish-Catholic neighborhood of Park Slope formed his competitive, generous personality, his children said, creating a legacy he would cement in his two terms in Albany.

Mr. Carey moved his family to the house at 61 Prospect Park West, which was built at the turn of the 20th century, in 1961, at the beginning of his first term in Congress. His wife, Helen Owen Carey, ran an efficient household, supervising the commotion of nine boys and five girls.

“Park Slope was, in many instances for us, a campaign headquarters and a fully functioning dormitory with many people coming in and out,” said Donald Carey, 56, a partner at a financial firm in New York called Cornerstone Capital Strategies. “There was a great sense of focus of mission: the keeping-together of the family and moving forward.”

The boys slept in bunk beds, the girls in twin beds. Mrs. Carey put the children on a buddy system, with younger and older siblings responsible for one another. “She was the quiet strength, responsible for everybody’s development and my father’s entrance and success in both politics and government,” Donald Carey said.

When Mr. Carey returned from Washington on Thursday nights, he and his wife would hold debriefing meetings in the parlor as their children listened. Mr. Carey would tell her what had happened in Washington, she would fill him in on what he had missed with his children, and together they would plan the next week.

On weekends, the family would attend Mass, and Mr. Carey would make pancakes — at home, he was known as the king of the griddle — or go to community breakfasts with his children. His daughters were famous in the neighborhood for their barnstorming group, the Carey Girls, in which they sang and danced in maroon uniforms to get their father elected.

He attended his children’s sporting events, encouraging them to compete like he did. “He was a distance runner, and he was very proud of his final kick, in many uses of the word,” Donald Carey said, referring to his father’s political victories.

At St. Augustine’s High School, the elder Mr. Carey ran track and was on the intramural basketball team, in addition to being class president, newspaper editor and a debate team member.

His competitiveness came from growing up with four brothers, playing

stickball, and he got his grit from his father. Denis Carey, who was in the oil industry and nearly lost his business in the Depression, but he later turned it into a lucrative company.

“It was very challenging, but he refused to give in,” Nancy Carey Cassidy, 53, said. That lesson, she said, was what drove Governor Carey to find an innovative solution to New York City’s fiscal crisis in the 1970s.

“He said his father would never let the family declare bankruptcy and he wouldn’t let the city, either,” Ms. Cassidy said.

As the ninth-born child, she saw her father’s rising success on committees in Washington, but said he was especially proud of his work in his own district.

In 1966, Mr. Carey mobilized two parishes, St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church and St. John’s Episcopal Church, and got money from a foundation to renovate 17 dilapidated brownstones on St. Johns Place. He worked on the project with Senator Robert F. Kennedy.

“That was one of the contributing factors to the renaissance of Park Slope,” said James Tully, 80, Mr. Carey’s friend and lawyer.

After his wife died in 1974, Mr. Carey established a child care center in her name, which still exists in Park Slope today.

In 1971, he sold the family home to the author Pete Hamill, and it was awarded landmark status in 1973. According to city real estate records, two families live in the house now.

The family moved to 9 Prospect Park West, an apartment building overlooking the park, and Mr. Carey also established a compound on Shelter Island. He died there Sunday, and his children gathered on Monday.

“No matter how high he rose, he was always known as a neighborhood guy,” said Senator Charles E. Schumer, who also lived at 9 Prospect Park West. “Whenever I’d see him, even during the debt crises, he would always regale me with stories of tenants.”

Mr. Schumer added: “His family was always first, and his neighborhood and church, and that was always at the core of him. I think that base helped him to be a good politician.”

Toby Lyles contributed research.


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