AL um NAE NEWS

Back: Helen Schaberg Maier, Elaine Hoffman Middlestaedt, Fran LaFiura Noon, Mary Vicens Bleckman, Pat McKeon Byrnes, Ginka Matus Glenn, Maryann Molinaro Guadagno, Cathryn Archibald Curia, and Kathy Kilkenny Brodie. Middle: Jacky Klyne Shepherd, Terry Jacobs Watson, Carol Conroy Malkowski, Dolly Van Mater Bohnert, and Henrietta DiMucio Mik. Front: Judy Fries Tiger, Marie Pagnozzi, Mary Rooney Schneider, Joanette Milazzo Weiss, Nancy Spiotto. Bernadette Memoli Cusack was there the first night, but missed the group picture.

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Class of 1965 – Several Angels gathered in Cape May to celebrate their 75th birthdays.

Diane Schwitter Montemurro ’72 announced the birth of her first grandchild, Quinn Mary Barrett, on April 3, 2022. Quinn’s mom is Christine Montemurro Barrett ’08.

Catherine Nelson ’84 joined the boards of Catholic Guardian Services & Green Bronx Machine.

Carla Varriale-Barker ’84 was elected senior shareholder at Segal McCambridge Singer & Mahoney, Ltd. in 2022. She is in the Manhattan office.

Laura Kelly ’87 is the new president of the Estate Planning Council of Bergen County.

Sharon Discorfano ’88 emailed us. “What a pleasant surprise when I recently reported for jury duty to the United States District Court, Southern District of New York, and Judge Katharine Polk Failla ’87 entered the room! Though I was not one of the potential jurors she questioned, I was happy to have an opportunity to watch Katie do her thing for a few hours, the whole time smiling at the thought that there were two women in the room who knew all about Roman Spirit and the lyrics to Mr. Kahlenberg’s ‘Hello, My Flashcards!’ In addition,

I’m delighted to share that I’m back at the national nonprofit organization where I did my first legal internship so many years ago. Now in the role of COO, I lead a talented team working on behalf of farmed animals through undercover investigations, legal advocacy, and vegan outreach.” Alumnae who are interested in pro bono work, and alumnae who are studying law, may contact Sharon at sdiscorfano@animaloutlook.org.

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Marilu Quevedo Galvez ’94 was named president and general manager of WABC-TV on May 31, 2022. She has overall management responsibility for ABC7/WABC-TV and its ancillary business. Previously, Marilu was WABC-TV’s vice president of community engagement and development, a role she took on in 2018.

Dana Harencak Heinold ’07 and best friend of 20 years, Kendra Mara-Roman ‘03. The bridal party also included former Angels Erin Holm Barna ’03, Beth Martel ‘03, and Cristina Stanzyck Larson ’01. Guests included Kirsten Strand Raffel ’03. Nicole is currently a senior events manager for a New Jersey-based business association. Her husband is a senior manager of international tax for a prominent, global accounting firm. The couple honeymooned in Hawaii. On April 20, 2022, they welcomed their greatest blessing, Olivia Nicole Pecoraro. Olivia weighed 7lbs. 1 oz. and 19” long. Everyone is happy and healthy!

22 inches. Proud grandma is Mariellen Dorney Stuebe ’78.

Maria Prenenski

Spina ’04 and husband, Michael, announced that they received a tiny bit of heaven sent from above, a sweet little miracle to treasure and love. Michael Luca arrived on July 14, 2022 weighing 8lbs. 6oz.

Kristen Tullo ’04 and Sarah Tullo welcomed their son, Miles Benjamin, on January 3, 2022.

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Reniqua Allen-Lamphere ’99 and husband Peter welcomed their baby boy on June 15, 2022. George Anthony Allen-Lamphere was 6lbs. 4oz.

Kendra MaraRoman ’03 and her husband, Ryan recently became parents. They welcomed Lily Patricia on July 13, 2022 at 10:05 p.m. Lily weighed 7lbs. 11oz.

Marissa Mazza Watters ’04 and her husband Dave announce the birth of their second child. Josephine Kay arrived fashionably late on December 3, 2021. Big brother William can’t wait to show her the ropes.

Ashely Dorian ’05 married Jonathan Storfer on November 12, 2021 at Spillian in Fleischmanns, NY.

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Erin Kearns Conrad ’00, her husband David, and big sister Ashleigh welcomed Natalie Eilish on February 2, 2022. She was born at 9:18 a.m., and weighed 7lbs. 13oz.

Jo Anne Barrameda McCusker ’03 and Gareth McCusker are happy to announce the birth of Kellen George, who arrived at 11:46 a.m. on January 6, 2022.

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Gabriela Moya-Tressler ’01 announced the birth of her son, Ander Rafael Tressler Moya, born on October 31, 2021 and weighing in at 7lbs.

Kaitlin O’Neill ’03 is proud to announce the birth of Raymond Sean Montaquila on February 2, 2022 at 10:18 p.m. He weighed in at 6lbs. 10oz. Mom and Dad, Ray, are over the moon in love with their precious bundle.

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Vicki Edwards Rice ’02 shared the news of the birth of her daughter, Cassandra Iris. Cassandra was born November 15, 2021. She weighed 7lbs. 14oz.

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Nicole Harencak ’03 married Gerardo C. Pecoraro of Hawthorne on May 9, 2021 at St. Anthony R.C. Church. An elegant reception followed at the Westmount Country Club in Woodland Park. Nicole was thrilled to have two fellow Angels as her matron and maid of honor: her sister,

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Kaitlin Donohue Greenberg ’04 and husband Dan are excited to announce the birth of their second daughter. Gracie Bille Greenberg was born on Saturday, July 16, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. Big sister Emmy is thrilled to step into her new role. Proud grandma is Stephanie Bille Donohue ’72 and doting aunts are Erin Donohue Misischia ’99 and Brianne Donohue McNamara ’09.

Jenna Stuebe Powers ’04 and her husband David welcomed Bowen David Powers on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at 9:50 a.m. Bowen weighed in at 8lbs. 6oz. and was

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Pauline Furey ’05 and husband James welcomed their second son, Luc James, on February 26, 2022. Luc was 7 lbs. and 19.5 inches. Big brother, Bastien, loves him already.

Ashley Miller Colona ’05 and her husband Bill are pleased to announce the birth of their second daughter, Sofia Lucy. She was born on May 28, 2022. Sofia weighed 5 lbs. 14 oz. and was 20” long. ’06

Megan Flanagan ’06 and Jackie Tassiello ’06 met at AHA and have had a strong friendship that now has become a business partnership. The two friends opened Soulutions in Montclair. Megan’s expertise is in the treatment of perinatal mental health. Jackie’s expertise is in treatment of trauma, grief/loss and anxiety in children, burnout, and perfectionism in adults through art therapy.

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Brittany Scancarella Ela ’07, husband Miles, and big sister Lottie, welcomed Winifred “Winnie” Kate Ela on April 22, 2022, Winnie weighed 7 lbs. 12 oz. and was 20.5” long.

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Christine Montemurro Barrett ’08 and her husband Joe welcomed Quinn Mary on Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Stephanie Dowling ’08, AHA Faculty and her husband Kieran announced that Hannah Colleen Dowling arrived fashionably late (9 days) on Tuesday, March 22, 2022 at 12:23 p.m. Hannah checked in at 7 lbs. 5 oz. and 19 inches. Big Bro, Matty, gave a big thumbs up for his new baby sister.

Erin Mack Graves ’08 and her husband Jeff became parents for the second time. Timothy Jeffrey arrived on May 7, 2022 at 11:54 p.m. He weighed 7 lbs. 5 oz. Big brother George can’t wait to play with his little brother.

Tiffany Rosas ’09, Stacey Ward ’09, Amanda Kawczak ’09, and Marlene Bonet ’09. Emily graduated with her master’s in nursing as an adult gerontological acute care nurse practitioner from St. Louis University on December 18, 2021. She graduated with a 4.0 GPA and received the Nursing Leadership Award for demonstrating leadership in the educational program and service to the school of nursing, the university, the community, and the profession. Emily’s dissemination of knowledge to others will impact evidencebased care for patients and exemplifies the role of the nurse practitioner as expert clinician and educator.

Amanda Morejon ’09’s mom let us know that Amanda married in 2017 and has a little girl, Xiomara, who arrived in April 2021. Amanda is an attorney. ’10

Claire McSherry ’10 married Robert Faugno on October 9, 2021 at St. Joseph’s in Jersey City, followed by a reception at Westmount Country Club.

Pictured below: RoseMarie Franklin ’81, Daniela Lodes Kelly ’75, Nicole Bruno ’10, Amanda Keana Saela ’10, Claire McSherry Faugno ’10, Katie McSherry Collins ’04, Karen Franklin McSherry ’75, Francine Franklin Hoyt ’82, and Terri Franklin Bond ’77.

Vanessa Salvaggio ’12 was married to Josh Gilmore on September 25, 2021. Her wedding party included five Angels. From left to right: Alex Vignone ’12, Alicia Brizzolara ’12, Alexa Spatidol ’12 (maid of honor), Vanessa, Nicole Andriuolo ’12, and Shannon Glynn ’12.

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Gabrielle Collantes ’08 married David Warbrick on September 17th 2022 at Perona Farms in Andover, NJ. Sister Stefanie Collantes-Bouvry ’99 served as Matron of Honor. Also in attendance were Cassandra Austin ’08, Felicia Bonilla ’08, Adrianna Capotorto ’08, and Daniella Galka ’08. The pair are looking forward to their honeymoon in the Maldives. They reside in North Haledon, NJ.

Maddie McGovern ’13 graduated summa cum laude with a Doctor of Medicine from Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University. At Jefferson, she was selected into the Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, Gold Humanism Honor Society, and Hobart Amory Hare Medical Honor Society. She graduated with a distinction in Scholarly Inquiry and was awarded the Hyman-Menduke Research Award and Drs. Donald R. and Henry Pohl Prize for Professionalism at Class Day. She is now an orthopedic surgery resident with the Harvard Combined Orthopedic Residency Program.

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Emily Ferrara ’09 had an exciting 2021. She married Josh Mandernach on May 22, 2021, surrounded by friends, family, and their pup (Louie) at the Missouri Botanical Gardens in St. Louis.

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Bridesmaids and fellow Angels who celebrated with Emily and Josh included

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Shannon Glynn ’12 completed her studies at Weil Cornell Medical School in Manhattan, and graduated as the top female in her class in May 2021. Shannon is attending Johns Hopkins for her residency in OB-GYN.

Alicia Morejon ’12 is now an attorney.

Drew Elise Mount ’16 was engaged to Brian Rodger on October 7, 2023. The two met at Rutgers University. Drew is the daughter of AHA social studies teacher Jennifer Cucchisi and Timothy Mount of Fair Lawn. Her fiancé is the son of Diane Nielsen and Ken Rodger of Old Bridge.

Kayla Pringle ’20 launched Pringle Professional Development Advisory (pringleprofesionaldevelopmentadvisory.com) in the spring of 2022. She is pictured with her business certificate issued by the City of Boston. Kayla is using the ingenuity and creativity she developed at AHA to help other young people achieve their goals. She reviews, refines, and reconstructs resumes, assists with interview preparation, offers tutoring, professional development workshops, and social media support, and helps clients produce application videos for their dream jobs. Kayla is a member of the Class of 2024 at Northeastern University.

’21 Juliana Dominguez ’21 released her first single, “hey pretty boy,” on July 1, 2022. Juliana wrote, arranged, produced, and performed this indie pop/rock song. She is a sophomore at Berklee College of Music, where she is studying music production and engineering. Juliana said, “This is a fulfillment of my inner child’s dream. I am doing what I have always wanted to do.”

Alumna Donates Painting of the Madonna

Faculty

Mrs. Krystal Reilly welcomed Cora Willow Reilly on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 (2-22-22) at 1:56 p.m. Cora weighed in at 7 lbs. 1 oz. and 19.5” long.

Dean of Students Andréa Beyer announced the birth of the newest member of her family. Joanna Michelle was born on Tuesday, June 7, 2022. Proud big sisters are Charlotte and Maggie. They are charged with bringing Joanna up to speed on all things play related.

A painting of the Madonna that was purchased in Cuzco, Peru, is now hanging in the chapel in Kelleher Hall. The understated artwork was donated by Elyse Deublein Harney (AHA ’48), who hopes the framed image will inspire the young women who visit the chapel.

In a letter to AHA President Melinda Hanlon, Harney explained how she came to own the painting.

“The circumstances are most unusual,” Harney wrote in a January 16, 2022 letter to President Hanlon. “Last October, I had started the 33 Days to Morning Glory, which is a Do-it-Yourself Retreat in preparation for Marian consecration. On October 1, I completed this Consecration to Mary and shortly thereafter found a rolled up painting on my back porch.”

The note that accompanied the painting revealed that Jake Honeycutt, a social media expert who works for Harney’s real estate business, bought the image with Harney in mind.

Harney shared an October 2021 email from Honeycutt, in which he describes how he acquired the painting.

“I was just walking down a cobblestone street in Cuzco, Peru. There was an artist set up there selling paintings. I bought a couple for friends and that one just said to me…buy this for Elyse,” Honeycutt wrote.

He bought the painting and carried it around for about a month before he was able to deliver it to Harney.

This spring, Harney donated the painting to her alma mater, knowing it will enjoy plenty of display space and admiration.

Harney’s adult children are also giving back to AHA. The family recently established the Elyse Deublein Harney Scholarship for Holy Angels students.

This proud Holy Angels alumna said she and some of her classmates keep in touch on a weekly basis.

“We all sing the praises of our years at Holy Angels,” she said. “It certainly was a life-changer for me.”

Stay in touch!

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Alumnae

Yvonne Marnell Sullivan ’49

Sister of Clementine Marnell Delaney ’55 and Suzanne Marnell Sykes ’62

Janet McNulty Ferrante ’50

Gertrude Muller ’50

Joanne Lane Kauper ’54

Anne Brady Arden ’55

Margaret Hourigan Meaney ’55

Marie Kingscote Scott ’55

Sister of Alexandra Kingscote Darigan ’59

Dolores Whitteaker Rockefeller ’56

Elaine Dylewski Pietrusiak ’57

Josephine Diagonale ’58

Cecilia Hogan Pappas ’60

Mother of Megan Reilly Irwin ’95 and sister of Maryellen Hogan Bryan ’65

Joanne Rogers ’60

Sister of Sharon Kitely ’66

Maureen Farrell Monaghan ’62

Mother of Maura Monaghan ’86, Erin Monaghan Taddei ’87, Kathleen Monaghan ’89, Megan Monaghan ’93, Eileen Monaghan DeLucia ’00, Sheila Monaghan ’00, and Tara Monaghan ’02

Helen Schaberg Maier ’65

Sister of Catherine Schaberg Kasper ’59 and Nancy Schaberg Beringer ’67

Peggy McGlynn ’65

Sister of Elizabeth McGlynn Brendel ’63

Mary T. Conlon ’66

Ellen Brinkworth Ming ’69

Sister of Gail Brinkworth Dunghi ’67

Scholarships

Thomasina ‘Tam’ Gullotta ’69

Sister of Theresa Milan ‘74

Bernadette Kress-Majors ’71

Sister of Liz Kress Golub ’69

Janice Eckmayer van der Have ’71

Sister of Susan Eckmayer Novak ’67

Kathleen Downey ’71

Sister of Mary Downey Raichel ’66 and Margaret Pegeen Downey-Alexander ‘69

Joan Smith Grey ’75

Karen Bradler LoSchiavo ’85

Ruth Kavanagh Long ’98

FAMILY & FRIENDS

Giulia Bombarda

Mother of AnnaLaura Bombarda ’16 and Caterina Bombarda ’18

Thomas Byrne

Husband of Susanne Murray Byrne ’91, brother-in-law of Keri Murray Mottola ’89 and Mary Anne Murray Fox ’00

Loretta Cook

Grandmother of Keira ’27 and mother of Tara Nordsvan, AHA Faculty

Charles Daigneault

Father of Noelle Daigneault ’93, Gisele Daigneault Manole ’95, and Justine Daigneault Walters ’98

Raya DiGiorgio

Mother of Mara DiGiorgio Bleimann ’84 and Monique DiGiorgio ’92

Dr. John Driscoll

Father of Anne Driscoll St. Peter ‘83 and Margaret Driscoll Baltay ‘89

Carroll Dunne

Sister of Trish Powers ’85

The Garville family is proud to announce the creation of the Melissa Michele Garville Tuition Assistance Scholarship at the Academy of the Holy Angels (“MMG-TAS”). Awarded annually to two students based on financial need and academic performance, the scholarship provides tuition support for the duration of the recipients’ time at the Academy of the Holy Angels.

The scholarship is a beautiful way to honor Melissa’s memory and celebrate the role Holy Angels played in her life. From her time as a member of tennis team to her work with Model UN, or from the front row seat in physics class to her breakfast tradition of bacon, egg, and cheese dates in the cafeteria, Melissa’s years at Holy Angels were marked by her characteristic commitment to fun, friendship, and hard work.

John Flynn

Father of Maureen Flynn Rourke ’81 and Jackie Flynn ’83

Janille Maureen Giordano

Mother of Anne Marie Giordano ’94

Dorothy Godek

Mother of Anne Marie Godek Milsovic ’88

James Goodwin

Father of Jeanne Goodwin Whalen ‘84

Rachel Jackiewicz

Mother of Rachel Jackiewicz, AHA Faculty

Edward Kunz

Brother-in-law of Angela Branda Kunz ’84, AHA Faculty

Richard Kunz

Father-in-law of Angela Branda Kunz ’84, AHA Faculty

Georgina LaBarbara

Mother of Julie LaBarbara Lynch ’65, Jane LaBarbara ’69, and Jennifer LaBarbara ’71, Grandmother of Kelly Lynch ’85 and Meghan Lynch Gravagna ’96

Barbara Lahey

Mother of Robin Lahey ’78 and grandmother of Faith Tucker ’09

John J. McAndrew

Father of Liz McAndrew ’84, Ellen McAndrew ’88, and Kat McAndrew Love ’95

Andrew McBride

Brother of Mary Pat McBride Smith ’85

Mary McSppirit

Mother of Maureen ’83 and aunt of Mary Jo Simunovich ‘81

Dorothy Mulroe

Mother of Kathie Mulroe ’77

Mario Novo

Father of Isabella Novo ’23

Throughout her life, Melissa always looked for ways to give back, so our goal is to continue her legacy in a way that helps young women experience the same joy and opportunity she did as a proud member of the Holy Angels community. We hope that, just like Melissa, scholarship recipients will discover a lifelong love of learning, service, and the unbreakable bonds of friendship.

Knowing first-hand the life-long benefits a Holy Angels education provides, we invite all those who knew Melissa to consider contributing to the MMG-TAS fund at: www.holyangels.org/giving/MelissaMGarville

Any amount is greatly appreciated, and all contributions go directly to the scholarship fund and are tax deductible.

“Melissa - Always in our hearts and forever an Angel”

James Oates

Father of Colleen Oates Merkel ’79 and Kerry Butkera ’84. Grandfather of Mackenzie Merkel ’14

Gabriel Jose Perez

Brother of Janille Perez Fagundo ’01

John Poulos

Father-in-law of Pauline Theofanis Poulos ’84, Grandfather of Demetria Poulos ’17 and Katerina Poulos ’19

Richard Smith

Brother of Robin Limbevski ’99

Rosemary Dugan Stevens

Sister of Margaret Dugan Bailey ’81

Laurence Voss

Father of Rachel Voss ’95

Fernande Wagman

Former AHA French Teacher

Correction from Last Issue

Thomas Piersa

Husband of Joan Ciampo Piersa ’78, Father of Susan Piersa ’11 and Catherine Piersa ’15 mn

AHA has made every effort to verify the accuracy of the data contained herein. We apologize for any errors or omissions and ask that you bring them to our attention for subsequent correction. Submissions for In Memoriam should be sent to the Office of Alumnae Relations: 315 Hillside Avenue, Demarest, New Jersey 07627 or by email to alumnae@holyangels.org.

Merz Scholarship applications will be accepted through March 17, 2023.

Holy Angels’ commitment to excellence in education does not end on graduation day. The Ellen and Ralph Merz Scholarships, established by 1916 graduate Ellen Reilly Merz, are awarded annually to graduates of Holy Angels. To learn more, please visit the website below: www.holyangels.org/ merzscholarship

The Academy welcomed over 400 guests to the annual AHA Fashion Show held April 5, 2022 at The Venetian in Garfield. The event included an exciting tricky tray auction, followed by the show. Sixty-five students from the Class of 2022 modeled fashions furnished by nine vendors, most of which are local, women-owned small businesses. AHA alumnae Amanda DeLucia ’11, owner of Marigold Boutique in Midland Park, and Kathleen Marzolla Fritch ’99, director of product development and merchandising at UNTUCKit, provided items from their spring collections. Participating boutiques also included Threads, Suite 201, Layne Vargas, Seven + Seven, Femmebot, Boutique 811, and BouBou Dress. Suka Jewelry and I Dream of Jewels provided jewelry and accessories to complete the models’ looks.