Class Notes 1940s Dr. Mario M. Martini ’42 Class of ’42 and “still alive.” On 10/11/2019, I went on an “Honor Flight” for a weekend in Washington, DC as a veteran of WWII. Mr. Nevin V. Edgington ’45 Not much at pushing 93 years. I cannot get up to Idaho and fish anymore. I heard from a neighbor that the big trout in Henry’s Lake, now thumb their fins as they swim past my house, all but the 16 lb., 3oz. one that hangs on my wall. Tight lines. Mr. Charles L. Sorrentino ’46 Retired—how many are left?
1950s
Mr. Robert Peppermuller ’56 Retired in 2009. 2018 member of East Hollywood Neighborhood Council, part of City of LA bureaucracy. No pay but got to play by all the rules. Mr. John Wolfe ’56 Hello to the Class of 1956.
Mr. Richard R. Friese ’57 Had a recent trip to China, South Korea, Japan, Taiwan and the Philippines. Our six daughters have “gifted” us with 17 grandchildren. Mr. Thomas V. Girardi ’57 I was asked by Gov. Gavin Newsom to vet judges because of my association with Loyola Law School and LMU. Mr. Harry R. Owens, Jr. ’57 Recent activities: 1) I volunteer medical work in the Nuba mountains of Sudan, Africa, working through Catholic medical mission board (cmmb.org), NY, NY. [November 2018 through January 2019]. 2) Volunteer assisting park rangers in Joshua Tree National Park, February and March 2019.
Mr. John A. Willett, Jr. ’57 Fr. Greg, it is difficult to turn you down. You are doing a great job. God bless you. John and Pat Mr. Michael D. Crowley ’58 Greetings! I am from the Class of ’58 and would like to contribute a little item to our class notes. Back when we celebrated our 50th reunion in the Jesuit Hall, I did a comedy standup performance. Later, it was put on YouTube and I would like to invite all of our distinguished alumni to enjoy a few laughs. Simply login to: “Mike Crowley and His Ukulele.” We old timers simply love the Loyola Magazine. Many thanks and keep up the stellar job you are doing, God Bless! Mr. Patrick D. Howard ’58 Judy and I recently celebrated our 55th wedding anniversary. Also welcomed the arrival of our first great grandchild, Caroline Ann, born March 5, 2019. We now reside in Port Orchard, WA. Mr. Michael K. Inglis ’58 Long time retired to central coast. Best regards to all!
1960s
Mr. Clarence R. Sullivan ’60 Best to all! Sully
Dr. Joseph T. DuRoss ’62 Just still practicing dentistry. Mr. Sam D. Suzuki ’62 Worked 39 years for Lanterman Regional Center, serving developmental disabilities (autism, intellectual disabilities) and supervised 12 social workers. Retired in 2016. Did anyone work closer to Loyola High School that was not a teacher? I was near Wilshire and Vermont at 3303 Wilshire Blvd.
Mr. Harold M. Boyd ’63 Still selling real estate for Coldwell Banker. Enjoying our two grandchildren Luke, three-and-a-half and Ava, two. Patti and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary on June 21, 2019. Mr. Richard P. Deakers ’63 I am now a retired pilot for Delta airlines. Mr. William F. Dell ’65 Waiting for God… Joe Fry, Mike Gianelli, Jack Girardi, George Kunz and Greg Scott, all class of ’65, found themselves back in South Bend, Indiana with 375 other members of the class, celebrating their graduation from Notre Dame in 1969. Prof. Roland K. Yoshida ’66 Spent time in Japan for three months. I walked an 800-mile Buddhist pilgrimage of 88 temples in honor of my grandparents. Mr. Patrick Pereira ’69 A.M.D.G. Still alive and kicking but unable to be up there with you on those days. I wish to extend a heartfelt invitation to any classmate to please contact me if you have any chance to come to this “end of the world,” as Pope Francis, a Jesuit, referred to his and my country, Argentina. Recently retired after 30 years work at the Economic Section of the Italian Embassy, I have time to spare and I’d love to be your host, guide or contact facilitator-at-large here in Buenos Aires. With brotherly love, Patrick Pereira. Cell: +5491139001869 Mr. Greg Robinson ’69 I’ve done 42 years of college and pro-football coaching. (Continued on page 23)
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