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October 17, 2018

Providence College Class Notes, Fall 2018

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1960s

’60
Rev. Terence J. Keegan, O.P. ’60 of the Priory of St. Thomas Aquinas, Providence College, celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination as a Dominican priest. He was ordained on June 13, 1968, by Most Rev. Ernest B. Boland, O.P., D.D. ’49, bishop of Multan, Pakistan, at St. Dominic Church in Washington, D.C. Father Keegan celebrated several Masses in conjunction with his golden jubilee anniversary, including a Mass on campus for Dominican friars and sisters, family members, and friends including many of his 1960 classmates. Bishop Boland was a concelebrant at the Mass and attended a reception afterwards. Father Keegan was a professor of theology at PC and served the College as executive vice president and treasurer.

’63
Raymond L. Flynn ’63 & ’84Hon. of South Boston, Mass., was presented the Lifetime Humanitarian Award from the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association. The former mayor of Boston and former U.S. ambassador to the Vatican was honored for his longtime support of youth, including youths at risk, all over the world. Flynn’s accomplishments include starting a summer basketball league, easing racial tensions among children in South Boston by providing joint sports activities and facilities, and sponsoring Boston Housing Authority “Unity Days” that included celebrity basketball games, concerts, and cookouts.

John J. Nichols, J.D. ’63 of Scottsdale, Ariz., became a Certified Master Gardener on his 77th birthday on May 1, 2018. A retired lawyer and U.S. Army lieutenant colonel, he moved to Arizona in 1990 and has hiked and backpacked all over the West and western Canada. When his health made hiking difficult, he took the 90-hour CMG course at the University of Arizona. As part of his certification, he will provide information on gardening to the public. Nichols has been a Eucharistic minister for nearly 25 years, bringing the Eucharist to people in hospitals, nursing homes, and group homes.

’64 (55th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Hon. Francis J. Darigan ’64 & ’14G of Jamestown, R.I., was inducted into the Rhode Island Hall of Fame, which annually honors Rhode Islanders who make “significant contributions” to the community, state, and/or nation. He was recognized for nearly six decades of volunteer social service to Providence’s South Side, where he grew up and lived much of his life. Darigan also was honored for his 28 years of service as a judge — in District Court and as an associate justice of the R.I. Superior Court, from which he retired in 2012. He is a member of PC’s Providence President’s Council.

’65
Joseph M. Calabria, Jr. ’65 of Boulder, Colo., wrote and published his first book, Hello: How Are You (2017). Written in a narrative style, it is a humorous and insightful series of short stories that help the reader see life as Calabria has lived it. The book is available on Amazon.com. A former top salesperson and manager for IBM and other corporate giants, he is the president of CounterTrade Products, Inc., a business he started with his wife, Sugar. CounterTrade provides IT products and services for governmental, educational, and other customers. He is a PC trustee.

’68
Michael F. Doody ’68 of Naperville, Ill., celebrated two 50-year anniversaries this year: his marriage to Mary Jane (Appleton) Doody and his graduation from PC. Both events took place four days apart and both on the PC campus. He retired in 2013 from the role as senior partner at Witt/Kieffer, an executive search firm.

Dennis P. McGuire, Sr ’68 of Charlestown, R.I., is director of McGuire Wealth Management in Charlestown. A former U.S. Navy lieutenant and a Vietnam War veteran, he has more than four decades of investment experience, analysis, and management. His son, Dennis P. McGuire, Jr., managing partner with McGuire Wealth Management, was recognized as a 2018 Best-In-State Wealth Advisor by Forbes.

1970s

’70
Nicholas DiGiovanni, Jr., Esq. ’70 of Ipswich, Mass., an attorney with Morgan, Brown & Joy, LLP, in Boston, since 1973, was named to The Best Lawyers in America 2019, the oldest and one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. He was selected for his practice in the areas of employment law, management and litigation, and labor and employment, with expertise in labor and employment matters affecting colleges and universities. DiGiovanni also was ranked in the 2018 Chambers USA Guide to America’s Leading Business Lawyers.

’72
Peter Gobis ’72 of Cranston, R.I., a sports writer for more than four decades with the Attleboro Sun Chronicle in Massachusetts, received the Distinguished Service Award from the Massachusetts Football Coaches Association. He was honored for his promotion of football and for showcasing men and women student-athletes through his writing.

’74 (45th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
John Chan ’74 of Woonsocket, R.I., was inducted into the Rhode Island Music Hall of Fame. The owner of Chan’s Fine Oriental Dining in Woonsocket — the “Home of Egg Rolls, Jazz, and Blues” — he has produced and hosted folk, jazz, and rhythm and blues concerts at his restaurant since 1977, making it one of America’s premier listening rooms. Chan has presented performances by local and national artists including Greg Abate, Roomful of Blues, Duke Robillard, Dizzy Gillespie, and Leon Redbone. His passion for the arts includes his own music-related paintings and photographs, many of which adorn his restaurant.

’75
Warren S. Gray ’75 & ’86G of Newport, R.I., retired after 20 years as assistant vice president for business services at Providence College. He is married to Linda Deery Gray ’04G.

’77
Henry C. “Hank” Foley, Ph.D. ’77 & ’15Hon. of Plandome, N.Y., was inaugurated as the fourth president of New York Institute of Technology. NYIT has more than 10,000 students worldwide and offers 90 degree programs, including undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. Foley previously served as executive vice president for academic affairs and interim chancellor for the University of Missouri System. An accomplished chemist and researcher with expertise in nanotechnology, he also has served as vice president for research and dean of the graduate school at The Pennsylvania State University.

’78
Nancy J. Culotta ’78 of Ann Arbor, Mich., was named chief administrative officer of BlitzPrep, LLC in Ann Arbor. The multimedia technology company assists former professional and collegiate athletes in post-sports engagement, including identifying personal passions, organizing and sharpening personal skills, and creating action plans. From 2011-2017, she worked as a career counselor in the University of Michigan Athletic Department’s Professional Career and Transition Program for Student-Athletes. Prior to that, Culotta worked for 37 years with NSF International, a global public health and safety company. She retired in 2011 as vice president/food safety and consumer products certification.

’79 (40th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Ken Kraetzer ’79 of White Plains, N.Y., covered a visit by the Army West Point football team to the White House and Pentagon in his role as executive director of #SALRadio, a veterans-oriented media group. He has been a reporter for the team for 10 years and credits his experience as a student broadcaster with PC’s WDOM-FM. Vice president of CBSIServices, Kraetzer is married to Kerri Ann Connolly ’84.

1980s

’80
Bradford C. Brown, Esq. ’80 of Washington, D.C., was appointed and served on the Visiting Committee on Managing with Data in the Massachusetts Trial Court. He is the portfolio director and senior adviser for MITRE Corporation’s Center for Judicial Informatics, Science & Technology. Brown also is co-lead of a research project on computational law with the Stanford Law School. Also, his 48th authored or co-authored article on technology and law appeared recently in the New Law Journal. It is entitled, “Will the ‘Rule of Code’ Usurp the Rule of Law?”

Rev. Peter John Cameron, O.P. ’80, the first editor-in-chief of Magnificat in the United States, stepped down after 20 years to accept a new assignment. He was named director of formation and ecclesiastical liaison with Hard as Nails Ministries, a Catholic organization that proclaims the Gospel in multiple ways. Father Cameron will assist in the formation of the missionaries, staff, and overall apostolate as well as facilitating relationships with Church leaders.

Peter M. Crooke ’80 of Downington, Pa., was inducted into the St. Anthony’s High School Athletic Hall of Fame in South Huntington, N.Y. As a high school distance runner, he won the prestigious Eastern States Interscholastic individual cross country championship. He held national schoolboy track records, helped St. Anthony’s set a national distance medley record, and was named a high school All-American in 1974. Crooke ran cross country and track at PC and was a member of the four-mile relay team that set a school record in 1977, which still stands. He teaches English and coordinates the senior project at Harriton High School in Rosemont, Pa., where he has taught for 30 years. He is also coach for Team CMMD, a running and cycling club dedicated to raising awareness of and funds for cancer research and for families facing cancer. He continues to run and has been married to Christine (Headle) Crooke ’80 for 37 years. They have two children.

’81
Stephen J. Caldeira ’81 of Potomac, Md., was named chair of the board of directors of the National Capital Area Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. He had served on the board for the previous year and was on the chapter’s Brain Ball Gala Steering Committee for five years, serving as gala co-chair in 2017. Caldeira is president and CEO of the Household & Commercial Products Association and a member of PC’s National Board of Overseers.

Patrick J. Canning ’81 of Chicago, Ill., served as chair of the 11th Annual Inspire Greatness Gala benefitting Special Olympics Illinois, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2018. The gala raised a record $1,250,000. Special Olympics Illinois serves over 23,000 athletes. Canning is managing partner of KPMG’s Chicago office.

Sean McAdam ’81 of Littleton, Mass., wrote his first book, Boston: America’s Best Sports Town, published in spring 2018 by Press Box Books. A sports journalist in the Providence and Boston markets for more than 30 years, he provides personal insights on each of Boston’s professional sports franchises in his book and more, including unique traditions like the Boston Marathon and the Beanpot college hockey tournament. He also discusses how he picked his four legends of Boston’s major sports teams — his “Mount Rushmore.” McAdam was a sportswriter for 23 years at The Providence Journal, covering the Red Sox for 19 years. He also has contributed regularly as a writer and/or sports talk host and analyst to ESPN.com, Fox Sports, Comcast SportsNet New England, 98.5/The Sports Hub in Boston, and other media outlets. He currently covers the Red Sox for Boston Sports Journal, a Boston-based website. He also was a guest on the Providence College Podcast: prov.ly/mcadampodcast

Tom McManimon ’81 of Ewing, N.J., wrote and published his second book, The Position Player. Published earlier this year, it recounts the details of a high school football team as it competed and broke a 19-game losing streak, underscoring how lessons learned in competition can carry forward into business. The book is available on Amazon.com. He is president of StimulusBrand Communications, a branding and marketing firm.

James M. Russo, Esq. ’81 of East Providence, R.I., is running to become the first elected mayor of East Providence. He advanced to the general election with another candidate after a four-person, nonpartisan primary in September 2018. An attorney, Russo previously served as chair of the city’s Charter Review Commission, where he was tasked with leading the effort to update the charter to conform to the new mayor/council form of government and suggest other amendments.

’83
Kerry E. Phayre ’83 of Worcester, Mass., is in her 23rd season as the women’s basketball head coach at Assumption College, where she is the winningest women’s or men’s basketball coach in school history. Entering the 2018-19 season, she has a record of 366-260 (.585%) at the NCAA Division II school. Assumption has reached the NCAA regional tournament seven times and advanced to the regional semifinals three times under Phayre. Her teams have compiled an average GPA of 3.0 or higher in 40 of her 42 semesters as coach. Phayre, who was inducted into the New England Basketball Hall of Fame in 2006, starred at PC for three seasons, scoring more than 1,200 points, serving as a captain twice, and earning Kodak All-America honors.

’84 (35th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Sandra J. Pattie ’84SCE of Rehoboth, Mass., was named the Career Achiever in the 2018 Providence Business News Business Women Awards program. She is president and CEO of BankNewport, where she has worked since 1984 and held numerous management roles, including COO.

’85
Michael E. Bernard ’85 of Medfield, Mass., wrote and published a book, A Fisherman’s View. It is an emotional story of reconciliation and a celebration of family; how people who were raised so close can be so far apart without truly knowing it. The founder of ChathamPoint Group, an executive search firm, Bernard has also written several screenplays that have been optioned and placed in international competitions. He is married to Michele A. (Murphy) Bernard ’85.

’86
Kevin B. Coughlin ’86 of Norwell, Mass., was named president and CEO of Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital-Plymouth, where he had been serving in those roles on an interim basis. He joined BID-Plymouth as senior vice president of system development in 2014. BID-Plymouth is a full-service, 155-bed acute care community hospital serving 12 towns in Plymouth and Barnstable counties in Massachusetts. Coughlin has more than 25 years’ experience across community hospitals, academic medical centers, and health care systems.

’87
David Griffin ’87 of Boston was sworn in as an associate justice in Essex County, Mass., and hears cases in Lynn and Salem.

J. Douglas Moran ’87 of Devon, Pa., and Laguna Beach, Calif., was recognized on Forbes’ inaugural list of Best-in-State Wealth Advisors for 2018. He is senior vice president and senior financial advisor with The Moran Group, an affiliate of Merrill Lynch, Pierce, Fenner & Smith, Inc. in Wayne, Pa., where he has worked 22 years. His expertise is centered in multigenerational wealth management, estate planning services, and trusts. He is married to Maryellen (Mullin) Moran ’86, who is client associate with The Moran Group.

’88
Susan A. Bocamazo, Esq. ’88 of Southborough, Mass., is a publisher with BridgeTower Media, the parent company of Lawyers Weekly publications and other legal, business, and construction publications. She recently was named regional publisher for Lawyers Weekly in Virginia and Michigan, and she continues to serve as publisher of the Massachusetts and Rhode Island editions.

Kathleen A. Deegan Dickson, Esq. ’88 of Glen Cove, N.Y., was selected as a recipient of Hofstra University’s Outstanding Women in Law Award. She is a partner with Forchelli Deegan Terrana in Uniondale, where she concentrates her practice in real estate development matters, particularly in land use and zoning laws.

Patrick M. Morley ’88 of Lincoln, Mass., president and CEO of Carbon Black in Waltham, Mass., led his company to its initial public offering on NASDAQ, raising $150 million. Carbon Black is a cybersecurity company that develops endpoint security software that detects malicious behavior. He is married to Tara Callahan Morley ’88.

’89 (30th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Louis Quigley Day ’89 of Grayslake, Ill., wrote a book, Destination: Success (Christian Faith Publishing, Inc., 2018), a business fable about getting started in business and life. The story highlights seven essential skills and lessons needed to build a strong foundation for success. Each chapter in Day’s book identifies virtues to guide the reader to self-improvement. Happily married and the father of four, he wrote the book, in part, to help educate his children on valuable life lessons he has learned. Day has worked for several Fortune 100 companies and is currently the national sales director for a top-tier biopharmaceutical company.

Jack Hayes ’89 of East Greenwich, R.I., director of athletics at Brown University since 2012, was named chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Lacrosse Committee for the 2018-19 academic year. He previously served on that committee from 2006-2008 and on the NCAA Leadership Council from 2010-2012.

Paul N. Olivier ’89 of Boardman, Ohio, was appointed commissioner of the Mill Creek Metro Parks board. Mill Creek Park was established in 1891 as the first park district in Ohio. He is senior vice president and chief network integration officer for Mercy Health – Youngstown.

Trent Theroux ’89 of Riverside, R.I., made a valiant attempt to swim backstroke across the English Channel in August to benefit a charity. Theroux, who was a member of the swimming and diving team at PC and has done numerous charity swims, completed 11 miles in the channel — approximately one-third of the distance — before being overcome with motion sickness. He still raised more than $28,000 for RISE Above Paralysis and its Durable Medical Goods Foundation. The organization is dedicated to helping individuals and families affected by spinal cord injury. He is vice president for finance at Thielsch Engineering, Inc., in Cranston, R.I.

1990s

’91
Luke A. McCabe ’91 of North Falmouth, Mass., was named president and CEO of Reliance Trust Company, a global private wealth management and institutional asset servicing company. He also serves as the chief operating officer of Reliance Financial Corporation. He and his wife, Jennifer, have four children.

’92
Kate (Hennedy) Kennedy ’92 of Warwick, R.I., has started a new position as vice president of employee benefits with USI Insurance Services. She also participated in Leadership Rhode Island’s core program as a member of the 2018 Xi II Class. She is vice president of the PC National Alumni Association Council and is married to Jeffrey J. Kennedy ’92.

’93
Kevin C. Leahy ’93 of Durham, Conn., founder and CEO of Connecticut Wealth Management, LLC of Farmington, announced that his firm was named the #1 Best Place to Work in Connecticut in the small/medium size company category by www.BestPlacestoWorkinCT.com. CTWM provides comprehensive financial planning and asset management to business owners and executives in Connecticut and nationwide. Leahy is married to Tracy Lynn Smith ’93, the firm’s controller.

’94
(25th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Jennifer M. (Dauer) Hazard ’94 of Cumberland, Maine, wrote her first book, The Maine Play Book: A Four-Season Guide to Family Fun and Adventure (Islandport Press, 2018). Organized by season, each section features farms, nature preserves, and parks, as well as events and activities for families. Covering the entire state, the book offers travel tips and color photos. Hazard, who is the Maine Office of Tourism’s family fun expert, is the creator behind Cute Potato (cutepotato.com), an award-winning website devoted to outdoor adventures and day trips in Maine. Hazard and her husband, Theodore R. Hazard ’94, have two children.

’95
Lawrence P. Filippelli, Ed.D. ’95 & ’00G of Greenville, R.I., was named superintendent of schools in Lincoln, R.I. He previously served for two years as schools superintendent in Scituate, R.I., where he worked for 19 years. Filippelli has taught in the PC Graduate Education Administration Program since 2011. He is married to Stephanie A. Filippelli ’00SCE, who is the administrative coordinator in PC’s Center for Teaching Excellence.

Christopher W. Stanley ’95 of Warren, R.I., a social studies teacher at Ponaganset High School in Glocester since 1999, was given the Mary K. Bonsteel Tachau Teacher of the Year Award by the Organization of American Historians. The award recognizes extraordinary contributions to improve history education within the field of American history. Stanley was honored for his “pedagogically sound” teaching approach, including efforts to inspire students’ extensive writing and collaborative research projects, and to connect students and their study of history with community and cultural resources.

’96
Sarah M. (Keaney) McKenna ’96 of Hull, Mass., was promoted to senior vice president of fan services and ballpark entertainment by the Boston Red Sox. She previously was vice president. Since joining the Red Sox in 2002, she has been credited with setting new standards in the club’s relationship with its fans and ballpark entertainment and has won six Emmy Awards in leading Red Sox Productions. Her most noteworthy outcomes in that position include championship ring ceremonies, Boston Marathon tributes, the 2016 celebration of David Ortiz’s career, and Derek Jeter’s final game of his career.

’98
Jeffrey P. Lemos ’98 of East Providence, R.I., was chosen to a three-year term on the board of directors of the Employers Association for the Northeast. He is vice president of human resources for Navigant Credit Union. He also previously served on the board of directors and as treasurer and a coach with the Greater Providence Youth Hockey Association. He currently serves as a coach for the Providence Hockey Club’s under 15 premier team.

Kristen M. Parsons ’98 of Avon, Mass., joined Charles River Laboratories in Wilmington, Mass., as senior manager for corporate internal communications. She previously served as an employee engagement partner at PAREXEL International and held marketing roles at State Street Corporation, Aviva Life Insurance Company, MC Communications, and Thomason Financial. She holds a master’s degree from Emerson College.

Kevin J. Podmore ’98 of Worcester, Mass., was promoted to vice president of strategic sourcing at United Site Services Inc., in Westborough, Mass. United is the nation’s largest provider of portable sanitation, temporary site services, and disaster relief. He is a former U.S. Army captain and holds a master’s degree in global management and project management.

’99 (20th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Michelle M. (Vitullo) Arbitrio ’99 of Chappaqua, N.Y., joined Wood Smith Henning & Berman LLP as a partner, working in its New York City office. A cum laude graduate of Pace University School of Law, she has expertise in professional liability and practices in commercial life insurance, securities, and employment litigation as well. Arbitrio’s career accolades include being named a Rising Star by Super Lawyers and one of Westchester’s 40 Under 40.

2000s

’00
Andrea McGeever-Criscuola ’00 resides in Newtown, Conn., with her husband, Vincent, and their three children, Isabella 11, Ryan 9, and Jack 6.

Sean P. Lenahan ’00 of Wilton, Conn., was named institutional sales director for the New York Tri-State and New England divisions at U.S. Trust. He is responsible for all institutional and nonprofit cultivation and growth efforts, partnering with both U.S. Trust and Merrill Lynch channels in the Northeast. Lenahan brings 18 years of institutional and wealth management experience to the role. Aside from his career, he volunteers with Bridgeport Rescue Mission, at Wilton Meadows Nursing Home, with Northeast Community Church — he has taken two mission trips to Haiti — and with animal rescue operations in Connecticut and New York.

Terza Lima-Neves, Ph.D. ’00 of Charlotte, N.C., received the 2018 Cato Par Excellence Teaching Award at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, where she is associate professor of political science. Recipients are awarded $10,000 for a faculty-led project. Lima-Neves will take students to her native Cabo Verde this fall to interact with faculty and students at the University of Cabo Verde. She also was named chair of the university’s Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences, which consists of history, psychology, criminology, sociology, and political science.

Ben Sweeney ’00 of Cranston, R.I., an adjunct faculty member in film at PC, is a coordinating producer on Native America, a four-part series by Providence Pictures that is premiering on PBS this October. The documentary series weaves history and science with living indigenous traditions to bring to life a land of massive cities connected by social networks spanning two continents, with unique and sophisticated systems of science, art, and writing. Made with the active participation of Native American communities and filmed in some of the most spectacular locations in the hemisphere, Native America illuminates the splendor of a past whose story has for too long remained untold, says Sweeney.

’01
Jennifer (Taranto) Bernat ’01 and Will Bernat ’01 of Westborough, Mass., welcomed their sixth child, Thomas Gabriel, on Feb. 23, 2018. He joins big sisters Anna (born 2006), Julia (2010), Nora (2012), and Margaret (2015), and big brother Joseph (2008). Will is a partner in the corporate and transactions department at Nutter, McClennen & Fish LLP in Boston and chairs its emerging companies practice group.

John F. Dolan III ’01 & ’13G of Boston, Mass., was sworn in as the 2018 president of the Commercial Brokers Association, which represents more than 400 members in the commercial real estate brokerage community in Massachusetts. He is a senior vice president at McCall & Almy in Boston, where he has worked since 2012. Dolan advises and represents office and industrial tenants locally and nationally.

Kathleen “Kate” Russell Hosein ’01 of Newburyport, Mass., was named to the Board of Corporators of Provident Bancorp, the mutual holding company of The Provident Bank, which was founded in 1828. As a corporator, she votes on governance matters and the elections of new corporators and trustees. Hosein owns the Newburyport location of the national franchise Children’s Orchard.

Therese A. Plaehn ’01 performed in the National Broadway Tour of the Tony Award-winning play, The Humans, by Stephen Karam, hitting 13 cities across the country.

Chris Riccobono ’01 of Madison, N.J., was chosen one of EY’s (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur of the Year award recipients for the New York region. He is founder and owner of UNTUCKit LLC, a national retailer of designed, untucked shirts and other apparel. Riccobono launched the business online in 2011 and has developed and expanded a retail component to the point where there are now more than 40 stores nationally. He is married to Amy Leigh Parrillo ’03.

’03
Katherine E. (Vince) Skidmore ’03 of Neptune, N.J., married William Skidmore, Jr. on Aug. 12, 2016. She is in her 11th year as an English teacher at East Brunswick High School.

A celebration of professional excellence

PC graduates Michelle T. (DePlante) Carr ’08, Elizabeth L. (Abel) Catucci ’04, and Bridget L. Mullaney ’03 shared the honor of being among 40 young professionals selected to the Class of 2018 in Providence Business News’ 40 Under Forty program. Winners were chosen based on career success and community involvement, along with demonstrating commitment to making a difference on the local, national, or international level.

Carr, a Smithfield, R.I., resident, serves as deputy director of Leadership Rhode Island, a nationally recognized community leadership and development organization. At LRI, she oversees the development of innovative programming/curricula, operational excellence, performance measurement, and strategic collaborative partnerships. Carr also is a community faculty member in the College’s Department of Global Studies and Feinstein Institute for Public Service.

Catucci, a Providence resident, is director of marketing and business development at Batchelor, Frechette, McCrory, Michael & Co., a Providence CPA firm. She is responsible for the firm’s marketing, advertising, and media relations efforts and works to acquire new clients. Catucci is a board member of the Greater Providence Chapter of the PC National Alumni Association, the Mal Brown Club.

Mullaney, who lives in North Attleboro, Mass., is a partner at Cameron & Mittleman LLP, a law firm in Providence. Her work is focused in the areas of sophisticated estate planning for individuals and families, trust and estate administration, and gift and estate taxation.

’04 (15th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Megan C. (Krol) Masters ’04 of Columbia, Md., received her Ph.D. in second language acquisition with a specialization in program evaluation and assessment from the University of Maryland/College Park. She is the director of academic technology and innovation in the Division of Institutional Technology at UMCP. She also serves as an adjunct professor of program evaluation and assessment at the U.S. Department of State.

’05
Troy A. Quinn ’05 of Los Angeles, Calif., was appointed music director/conductor of The Venice Symphony in Florida. He will conduct six classical and pops concerts during the 2018-19 season. Quinn, who recently completed a three-year term as music director of the Juneau Symphony, continues to serve as music director of the Owensboro Symphony in Kentucky. He is a member of the conducting faculty at the University of Southern California’s Thornton School of Music.

Matthew L. Teich ’05 of West Hartford, Conn., was named a partner at Halloran Sage, a law firm with offices in Connecticut and Washington, D.C. Based in Hartford, he is a member of the firm’s corporate business & transactions and real estate practice groups, and he handles such transactional matters as finance, corporate, and commercial real estate.

’06
Elise Italiano ’06 of Boston was named founding executive director of The GIVEN Institute. GIVEN is a newly incorporated, not-for-profit organization dedicated to activating the gifts of young adult women for the Church and the world. Through leadership training, faith formation, and dedicated mentoring, the NPO aims to inspire and equip the next generation of female leaders to “receive the gift that they are; realize the gifts they’ve been given; and respond with the gift that only they can give.” Italiano is the former executive director of university communications at The Catholic University of America.

Jamie (Attardo) Theriault ’06 and Nate Theriault ’07 of Lewiston, Maine, welcomed their first child, a son, Everett Theriault, on July 1, 2018.

’07
Kerri L. Coletta ’07 of Seattle, Wash., accepted a new role as a marketing and communications manager with Microsoft. After four years working as a contractor on the Windows social media team, she was hired full time to lead a new paid social media strategy for Windows and Surface. She is designing campaigns along the customer life cycle. This is a new position on the relationship marketing team.

Shane P. Quinn ’07 of North Haven, Conn., received the George Pierce Baker Award for Excellence from Yale School of Drama. The award is presented annually to faculty and staff members for ongoing excellence or for exceeding the call of duty in work that honors the core values of the school. Quinn, who works as an assistant director, was recognized for his theatre management work at Yale Repertory Theatre and educational work with students at Yale School of Drama. A PC class ambassador, he is married to Nicole V. Gallego ’07.

’08
Michael Alosco ’08 of Walpole, Mass., is an assistant professor of neurology at the Boston University School of Medicine and its CTE Center. His research focuses on risk factors and biomarkers of neurodegenerative conditions, especially Alzheimer’s disease and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. He holds a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from Kent State University.

Paul E. Coyne, R.N. ’08 of Hoboken, N.J., was promoted to senior director of Advanced Practice Nursing and Clinical Informatics at Hospital for Special Surgery — an orthopedic specialty facility — in New York City. He previously was director of clinical transformation. Coyne also was named to Becker’s Hospital Review’s Rising Stars: 90 Healthcare Leaders under 40 listing. He is president and co-founder of Inspiren, a nurse-led healthcare technology company.

Timothy J. DelGiudice ’08SCE of East Greenwich, R.I., was appointed chair of the Rhode Island Board of Education’s Council on Postsecondary Education. He has served on the council since 2016. DelGiudice is strategic initiative program manager at Raytheon. He also serves as chair of the Southeastern New England Defense Industry Alliance.

Friars of the Last Decade (FOLD)

’09 FOLD (10th Reunion — May 31-June 2, 2019)
Eric M. Feeley ’09 of Durham, N.C., completed his Ph.D. in molecular genetics and microbiology from Duke University. He is employed as a field application scientist for Gyros Protein Technologies and is based out of the research triangle park region of North Carolina.

Christiane A. (Darby) Lynch ’09 of Winter Garden, Fla., and her husband, Daniel Lynch, proudly announce the birth of their first child, Desmond Henry Lynch, born on Jan. 4, 2018.

Julie Parise ’09 of Philadelphia, Pa., left her role as an evening news reporter with CBS 58 in Milwaukee, Wisc., to move back East and try a new career. She is the director of broadcast services for Gregory FCA, a public relations firm in Philadelphia. She was hired to launch the firm’s new live steaming service. Parise also has been a reporter for ABC affiliate WJBF-TV in Georgia and a web editor for CBSNewYork.com.

Maryclaire M. (Henion) Woron ’09 and John J. Woron, III ’09 of North Haven, Conn., were married on Aug. 18, 2017, at St. Pius X Church in Middletown, Conn. Maryclaire is a secondary art teacher at Roger Ludlowe Middle School in Fairfield, and John is a supervisor at Eversource Energy in Berlin.

’10 FOLD
Magdalena (Garczynski) Johndrow, CFS ’10 of Brooklyn, N.Y./Farmington, Conn., became the first Connecticut financial advisor to earn the InvestmentNews 40 Under 40 honor. She is financial advisor at Johndrow Wealth Management, a female-owned and operated firm that is a division of Farmington River Financial Group. Winners are chosen by InvestmentNews editors for their accomplishments, industry contributions, leadership, and promise, with only approximately 4 percent of nominees chosen. Johndrow’s list of accomplishments and contributions includes launching a financial planning subscription service that provides advice to early investors and women and — in her free time — bringing financial literacy to underserved populations.

U.S. Army Capt. Simon Sarkisian, D.O. ’10 of Philadelphia, Pa., graduated from the emergency medicine residency program at Carl R. Darnall Army Medical Center in Fort Hood, Texas. He is excited to return to the East Coast, where he is employed at Cooper University Hospital in Camden, N.J. Sarkisian is part of a new military-civilian initiative to incorporate small forward resuscitative surgical teams at civilian trauma centers in order to better prepare military physicians for deployment to austere environments.

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Anthony J. Buono, D.M.D. ’11 of Columbia, S.C., celebrated two milestones in May 2018. He married Alyssa Ettinger on May 28 at Tower Hill Botanical Garden in West Boylston, Mass. He also earned a doctorate from the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine. He is currently doing a one-year advanced education in general dentistry residency program with the U.S. Army at Fort Jackson in Columbia. His wife, whom he met at UConn, is a pediatric resident at Palmetto Health in Columbia.

Kevin J. Cassidy ’11 & ’13G joined Alvarez & Marsal, a global professional services firm, as an associate in July 2018. Cassidy, who is based in the New York City office, specializes in restructuring, turnaround management, and performance improvement within the healthcare space. He previously worked as a senior accountant at Perry Capital and as an auditor with PwC.

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Jonathan R. Hegler ’12 of Garden City, N.Y., earned a master’s degree in educating students in disabilities (7-12) from Adelphi University. He is coaching middle school lacrosse and varsity football at H. Frank Carey High School in Franklin Square, N.Y.

Marissa (Louro) Henry ’12 and Mark D. Henry ’12 & ’13G of Boston were married on June 2, 2018. The wedding took place at St. Leonard’s Church in Boston and was celebrated by Rev. Iriarte Andújar, O.P., PC associate dean of admission. More than 20 alumni attended. Marissa is a corporate attorney for Sullivan & Worcester LLP, and Mark is an equity analyst for Midwood Capital Management LLC. They met during an ice cream social on campus their first year and started dating a few months before their graduation in 2012.

Surprise Ride is going places

Rosy Khalife ’13, co-founder and chief operating officer of Surprise Ride, was named one of the Washington Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2018.

Surprise Ride, a children’s educational activity kit company, rose to prominence after it was featured on Shark Tank. Each kit, initially sold by subscription, explores a theme, such as monsters or birds. In response to customer demand, the company has begun to sell boxes both online at SurpriseRide.com and at independent retail toy stores. In addition, QVC featured two of its products in July.

Khalife and her sister, Donna, have raised $4.2 million thus far and expect to double Surprise Ride’s annual revenue this year. The Washington, D.C.-based company is also developing a line of boxes for adults.

Rosy Khalife says she gives her parents a lot of credit for their company’s success. Their family left Lebanon as refugees and eventually settled in New Bedford, Mass. Though they had limited resources, Khalife said her father, an artist, was always able to develop creative activities to occupy them, and her mother supported their educational endeavors.

Rosy Khalife was featured recently on the Providence College Podcast.

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Sara Morris ’13 of Boston, Mass., is the founder of Noted Candles, which was named Boston’s Best Wedding Favor by The Improper Bostonian magazine. She started the business in 2015 and expanded into e-commerce, retail shops, and custom orders for weddings and events. Her minimalist designed, freshly-scented soy candles are handcrafted in small batches in Boston.

They’re doctors now

Three PC alumni — Emily C. Roblee, M.D. ’13, Eileen M Colliton, M.D. ’13, and Emily E. Sachs, D.M.D. ’14 — received their doctoral degrees in medicine and dental medicine from the University of Connecticut in May 2018. Roblee, a biology major at PC, and Colliton, who majored in biochemistry, graduated from the UConn School of Medicine, while Sachs, a biology graduate, earned her doctorate from the School of Dental Medicine. All are currently doing residencies — Roblee in emergency medicine at the University of Cincinnati, Colliton in orthopedic surgery at Tufts Medical Center, and Sachs in orthodontics at Indiana University.

Mike Rodak ’13 of Grafton, Mass., is in his sixth season as a sports reporter and analyst for ESPN, covering the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League year round. He also contributes to ESPN.com as a writer and to SportsCenter and NFL Live as a television reporter.

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Megan Hyland ’14 of West Islip, N.Y., began a Ph.D. in policy analysis and management at Cornell University after four years with the Lewin Group. She says she is looking forward to advancing her career in health policy research.

Timing IS everything

Andrew A. Tuccio ’14 didn’t just want to pop the question to Shelby A. Toohey ’14 on campus. He also wanted to do it during Alumni & Family Weekend last February.

As her expression shows, Toohey was shocked — but not so overwhelmed that she couldn’t happily consent. “It worked flawlessly. It was a little nerve-wracking. Luckily, she said yes,” said Tuccio with a laugh.

The couple, who have been friends since their first year at PC, had been to Alumni & Family Weekend before. Between their love for PC and Tuccio’s nudging his girlfriend to see all the new outcomes of the Campus Transformation Project, he hatched a plan to ask her hand in marriage on that weekend — including hiring a professional photographer to capture the moment.

“It was a beautiful experience to come back to PC where we made countless memories together and ask her to take the next step in our relationship, back to where it all began,” said Tuccio, a finance major and economics minor who works for a real estate developer in Boston. Toohey, who majored in marketing and minored in finance, works for ASICS, also in Boston. He’s from Ridgefield, Conn., and she’s from Medway, Mass. The couple plans to wed on Sept. 14, 2019, in Thompson, Conn.

Sarah M. Gothers Iadarola ’14 and Ralph T. Iadarola, IV ’04 of Wallingford, Conn., were married on June 30, 2018, at PC’s St. Dominic Chapel. The music education graduates were joined by fellow Friars, family, and friends, with music provided by organist James Brodeur ’14 and guitarist David Riley, music professor. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. John C. Vidmar, O.P., associate professor of history.

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Francisco J. Oller Garcia ’16 of San Juan, Puerto Rico, was awarded an MBA degree with a concentration in marketing from the University of Tampa in May 2018. He concluded his final semester with a 4.0 GPA and finished with an overall GPA of 3.66. At commencement exercises, he introduced the commencement speaker, Tampa alumnus Thomas Graham. Earlier in the spring, he presented a speech on motivation to the University of Tampa chapter of the American Marketing Association and gave an address, “Our Role in Life: Navigating with Passion and Purpose,” to more than 100 Tampa faculty, staff members, and students.

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Robert P. Degre ’17 of Cincinnati, Ohio, entered the novitiate for the Dominican Province of St. Joseph to study for the priesthood. He was given the religious name Dismas Maria on Aug. 8, the feast of St. Dominic. He asks that alumni and friends of PC pray for him and the other young men in the novitiate.