In Memoriam

Venkat “Jay” Naidu: 1949-2021

Jay is remembered as a genuine, caring, and selfless person with a great giving heart. He was born in Fiji and educated at Andhra University in India. Accompanied by his wife Rachel and his son Jay Junior, he immigrated to the Bay Area in 1994 to take a position with Charles Schwab. Ten years later, he joined Menlo College, where over a nearly twenty-year career, he rose through the ranks to become Director of Human Resources. Jay served the College and its students with dedication. Jay was a vital contributor to Menlo and was a dear friend to so many members of the Menlo community. Jay, we miss you!

Jay leaves our school a far kinder, more considerate, and more attentive place due to all he brought us. –Steven Weiner, President, Menlo College

Jay was a caring and gentle soul with a simple joy and attentive compassion for others that brought reassurance and peace to my heart each time I interacted with him. He will be greatly missed and remembered for his kindness and dedication to our Menlo family. – Christen Hardee-Thompson, Softball Coach, Menlo College

Jay was such a kind man with a fun sense of humor. I so very much enjoyed working with him. –Monica Conniff, Client Services Coordinator, Heffernan Insurance Brokers

Jay was a wonderful human being who is deeply missed. – Patty Lev, Director of Academic Advising, Menlo College

Jay was a dear friend and I will miss him dearly. – Shilpa Dasgupta, Adjunct Professor of Mathematics, Menlo College

Craig is remembered for his humor and kindness, and his love of travel, surpassed only by his devotion to his family and community. He graduated from Menlo College in 1951, attended San Diego State University, and earned degrees from California Western University and American Graduate School of International Management (Thunderbird). Craig worked in finance with First Federal Savings and Loan of San Diego and its successor Coast Savings until his retirement, and continued the family operations in real estate investment along with his brothers. Craig loved adventure, and at 20 years old he accompanied San Diego artist Everett Jackson to remote areas of Guatemala, Honduras, and southern Mexico to view and illustrate Mayan ruins. He was an avid supporter of arts and served on the boards of the San Diego Museum of Art and the San Diego Chamber Orchestra, among other organizations. Craig is predeceased by his wife Dori and his brother Harold ‘48, and survived by Stephen ‘79, three children, and five grandchildren.

Albert “Al” R. Schreck ‘55: 1930-2020

Albert, known as Al, passed away peacefully at the age of 89 surrounded by his loving family. After attending Menlo College and Williams College, he graduated from the Stanford School of Law in 1957. Al was a founding partner of Kingsley, Schreck, Wells & Reichling, a partnership that prospered for five decades, owning major real estate assets throughout California. Al lived in Portola Valley, and was a co-founder of the town, helping to incorporate it in 1964. He is best remembered for his larger-thanlife personality and his sharp dress. He is survived by his three sons, seven grandchildren, and one great-granddaughter.

Obituaries written by Jordyn Sanico ’22 with Rasmia Shuman ’22

We also remember:

Alan H. Hewett ‘39: 1919 - 2009 Northrop H. Kirk: 1920 - 2011 Robert “Ted” Davidson III ‘54: 1934 - 2019 David Smith Dungan ‘54: 1935 - 2020 Dr. Grover William “Bill” Bedeau, Jr. ‘55: 1935 - 2021 Robert “Bob” Marshall Clarke ‘55: 1935 - 2020 David Scott Lorimer ‘59: 1940 - 2020 Arthur George Brown ‘63: 1944 - 2020 Daniel Kalb ‘67: 1945 - 2019 Roy B. Robinette ‘73: 1943 - 2020 Alvah Chisholm Halle ‘77: 1957 - 2019 Harrison Gunther ‘79: 1957 - 2019

Charles Austin Shea, also known as “Chuck” or “Charlie,” passed away after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease surrounded by his loved ones. He was regarded by many as a true hero, dependable friend, and the definition of what a great human being should embody. Charlie graduated from Menlo College in 1955 and was later inducted into the Hall of Fame for lettering in five sports in just one school year. Charlie regarded his time at Menlo as one of the big highlights of his life, and often fondly recalled the wonderful memories and people he met in his time there. His granddaughter Mackenzie “Kenzie” Carpenter ‘19 followed in his footsteps and advanced to become an athlete and graduate of Menlo College just like her grandfather. After his time at Menlo, Charlie went on to attend Stanford University where he had a successful football career, and after turning down the opportunity to play in the NFL, he pursued a law degree at Santa Clara University. Throughout his life, Charlie enjoyed many athletic activities, traveling abroad, building and remodeling homes, and landscaping. Charlie leaves behind his wife of 23 years, five children and stepchildren, and ten grandchildren and step-grandchildren, including Kenzie. He is predeceased by his son Charles IV ‘79.

Sally Dungan ‘72: 1954-2020

Sally Dungan was the longtime chief investment officer at Tufts University and passed away of cancer. She graduated from Menlo College in 1972, Pomona College in 1975, and held a Master’s degree from the Monterey Institute of International Studies in Intercultural Communication. Sally was listed among Trusted Insight’s Top 30 Women Chief Investment Officers and was considered one of the most influential women in institutional investing. She was known as a strong advocate for education and mentorship, and served on the boards of several public and private institutions, including the Eaglebrook School in western Massachusetts where her two sons attended school.