WELCOME TO THE RING OF HONOR

The Siena College Ring of Honor has become an integral part of our campus, promoting fellowship among our students and serving as a visual focal point at the center of our Academic Quad. The granite ring of benches was originally dedicated on September 29, 2016 to recognize 25 of Siena’s transformative philanthropists. On June 2, Siena’s 11 most recent transformative donors were celebrated and blessed.

Trustee Fr. Kevin J. Mullen ’75, O.F.M., Provincial Minister of the Holy Name Province blessed the benches, the Siena community, and most importantly, the following transformative donors to Siena College:

Chairman of the Siena College Board of Trustees Thomas J. Baldwin ’81 and Laurie (Kowalczyk) Baldwin ’80

Tom and Laurie Baldwin exemplify what it means to be a Siena Saint. Through Tom’s leadership as Chair of the Board of Trustees and beyond, both he and Laurie have generously served our campus through several initiatives and programs, as well as through their effervescent positive demeanors.

Vice-Chair of the Siena College Board of Trustees, Ronald E. Bjorklund ’85 and Catherine M. (Casey) Bjorklund ’85

Ron and Cathy Bjorklund are a Siena couple through and through. Ron and Cathy have dedicated their time, energy, and resources to help make Siena College a jovial place for students, staff, and alumni alike. Ron and Cathy’s passion for Siena Rugby, as well as their support and guidance, were a driving force in Siena’s recent national championship. Their legacy is also defined both by their son, Eric, a 2018 graduate, and the relationships they have continued to cultivate throughout their Siena journey.

William Cade, Esq, ’62 and Mary Elizabeth Cade

William J. Cade, Esq, ’62 grew up in Albany, and after graduating from Albany High School, came to Siena College where he quickly discovered a supporting environment created by the Franciscan Friars, the faculty, and his fellow students. Bill went on to law school and returned to Albany to become one of the premier trial lawyers in the country. Bill has maintained a lifelong fondness for Siena College as a place that helped set him on the road to life. He professes a great admiration for many of the Franciscan Friars who helped him along the way and the great faculty who instructed him, of note Dr. Egon Plager. To pay forward the quality education and many kindnesses Bill received in those formative years, he and his wife, Mary Elizabeth, created the future Deborah Cade Wellness Center.

Allan Gandler ’59 and Cheryl Gandler

For decades, Allan and Cheryl have been consistent and enthusiastic patrons of the College who have assured their legacy at Siena College in a variety of ways. Their enthusiasm for everything Siena and friendships they have made epitomize the Franciscan values we hold so dear. The scholarship the Gandlers have created with their transformative gift will provide the Siena experience and Education for a Lifetime in perpetuity for generations of future Saints.

Trustee Paul Gioia and his late wife Patricia Gioia

When you think of philanthropy and giving back to the community, it is hard not to think of Paul and his late wife Patricia. Paul is the lead benefactor behind the nearly completed Patricia Gioia Hall, a beacon of welcome for incoming and prospective students, starting fall of 2022. The Gioias have lived their lives exemplifying the Franciscan way at Siena and across the Capital Region. Siena College is truly honored to commemorate them among our transformative donors.

Donald ’75 and Barbara Lucarelli and Family

The Lucarelli Family continues to leave their impact on Siena through both their generosity and kindness across campus with landmarks such as The Lucarelli Entrance within The J. Spencer and Patricia Standish Library and The Paddock at the Sarazen Student Union. The Lucarelli Family is a Siena legacy family and we are grateful to celebrate their addition to the Ring of Honor.

John F. ’79 and Kellyanne Healey ’81 Murray

Former Board Chair John and his wife, Kelly, have been pillars of the Siena community since the ’70s. Both have dedicated their time, energy, and resources to make Siena the best campus it can be for our students, staff, and alumni alike. Most recently they have contributed to The Patricia Gioia Hall through their generous gift of The Franscican Friars Commons, honoring the Friars who have had such an impact on their Siena experiences. John and Kelly have been consistent leaders in both philanthropy and selfless service to Siena.

It has been our honor and privilege to get to know all of these families both professionally and personally over these years. We are grateful to them for being trailblazers in not only helping to set Siena apart from the rest, but for success as we continue to revolutionize what it means to be Siena Saint.

The Raymond Family

Ken and Pat Raymond have dedicated their time, experience, and resources to making Siena the best that it can be for students and alumni alike. A former Trustee, Ken has led by example in supporting our student athletes and different programs across campus. Ken and Pat are not the only Raymonds who have dedicated themselves to Siena: their children are Siena graduates, and Ken’s grandson just completed his freshman year. Ken and Pat are Siena parents, friends, and true Saints in every definition of the word.

Additionally, the College is grateful to the following donors posthumously inducted to the Ring of Honor:

Gloria Ballien

The founder of The Gloria Ballien Fund, Gloria endowed a legacy that will enable Siena students to continue their academic pursuits for generations to come. Gloria’s intent was to thank Siena College for providing a great and generous service to seniors in the Capital Region and for its support of the Siena Opera Club. Gloria’s induction to the Ring of Honor assures her name and legacy will be remembered at Siena in perpetuity.

David ’51 and Lucy Kazlauskas Del Grosso

Residing within five miles of campus, Siena College was integral to David and Lucy Del Grosso. Founder of The David A. ’51 and Lucy Kazlauskas Del Grosso Memorial Scholarship in honor of Lucy, David was known to support and remain in contact with his recipients beyond their time at Siena. The Del Grosso legacy also lives on at Siena through the Del Grosso Marketplace in the Sarazen Student Union as well as the Del Grosso Practice Court in the Marcelle Athletic Complex.

Stephen J. Smatlak ’51

A biology major from the Class of 1951, Stephen was determined to provide the Siena experience to generations of future science majors. While attending the College in the late 40s, Stephen formed friendships with the Friars on campus, often being quoted as saying how impactful Fr. Matt Conlon had been in his life. Upon his death, in addition to increasing The Stephen J. Smatlak Scholarship, Stephen’s transformational estate gift helped support the renovation of Patrica Gioia Hall.

To learn more about the Ring of Honor, please contact Assistant Vice President for Development Bradley W. Bodmer ’82, Esq. at bbodmer@siena.edu or 518-783-2432.

ALUMNI CLASS NOTES

Please submit all of your Class Notes information to your class coordinator. If there is no coordinator listed for your class, please send all information to alumni@siena.edu for posting in the magazine. We look forward to hearing from you.

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John Leonard ‘64, Michael Hoblock ‘64, and Jim Venter ‘64 met up in Sarasota, Florida.

1942

alumni@siena.edu

1947

alumni@siena.edu

1952

Frank Regnante frank.regnante@gmail.com

Frank Regnante lives in Long Island and is the Chair of the United Veterans Beacon House Veterans Salute Committee, which provides safe housing at 49 residences throughout Long Island for homeless men and women veterans.

1957

alumni@siena.edu

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alumni@siena.edu

Joseph V. Allegretti is 97 years old and is enjoying his time with his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He retired from the NYS Thruway Authority as the Director of the Bureau of Accounting, and received many major awards for his service in WWII.

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Greg Bell ‘75 celebrated 30 years of promoting music concerts in the Capital Region. In June, Greg was inducted into the Capital Region Thomas Edison Music Hall of Fame.

1959

David Perry dthesilverfox@aol.com

Dave Carpentier lives in Florida and enjoys spending time with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He is looking forward to our 65th reunion in 2024!

1960

Joe Harrison Jolter60@gmail.com

Philip M. Palmer resides in Las Vegas with Donna and is enjoying his time with his two children, and four grandchildren.

1961

Lou Zampier jeanzampier1942@gmail.com

Patrick Flynn co-authored two books on Constructivist Education: Applying StandardsBased Constructivism: A Two-Step Guide for Motivating Elementary Students and Captivating Classes with Constructivism.

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Patrice Ricciardi ‘75, is the Senior Director of Business Development at Freedom Federal Credit Union and was recently honored for the second time by the Maryland Daily Record as one of Maryland’s “Top 100 Women in Business.”

John Moore and his wife Peggy will celebrate their 56th wedding anniversary in September! They are enjoying their time with their children and grandchildren.

Joe Healey lives in Florida where he enjoys following Siena’s athletic programs, and is looking forward to the men’s basketball team traveling to Orlando this coming winter for a tournament.

1962

alumni@siena.edu

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Kevin Raymond Kevinraymond317@gmail.com

1964

Joe Suozzi joesuozzi@msn.com

Ed Fennell is spearheading an initiative for the International Foundation of CDKL5 Research to bring advances to the

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In April 2022, Douglas “Doug” Hickey ‘77 was sworn in as U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Finland. Doug has more than 30 years of operational experience holding senior-level positions in the telecom, Internet, and technology industries. President Obama appointed Doug as the U. S. Commissioner General at Expo Milano in 2014.

pediatric neuroimaging field to children who are nonverbal and developmentally disabled.

1965

Jack Mulvey jkmulvey@gmail.com

Peter Bentley’s grandson, Gage, and his wife, Emma both graduated from Siena in May!

Kenneth J. Hoffer M.D. plans to retire in July after exactly 50 years of practice as an ophthalmologist.

Daniel Lavista and his wife Rosemary live in Charleston where they enjoy spending time with their five grandchildren, and volunteering in the community.

Lefty McClellan is enjoying retirement in Dallas playing (bad) golf, traveling, and spending time with his children and grandchildren.

Francis (Frank) Ryan spent his career as a “Rocket Scientist” at Pratt & Whitney Space Propulsion in CA. After retirement he and his wife Jean, moved to the Central Gulf Coast of Florida, where they enjoy spending time with their grandchildren.

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2022 Masters Tournament 2022 Masters Tournament pictured (L-R) John McDonald ’81, Dan DeMars ’81, Jim Gaffney ’81, and Matt Meachem ’81.

1966

Nick Laiacona nlaiacona43@gmail.com

Nick Laiacona serves on the La Salle Institute Alumni Association Board of Directors and is a member of both the NYS Military Museum Board of Trustees and Capital District of New York Chapter of the Association of the United States Army. Nick enjoys spending time with his wife, Chris and their three sons and six grandchildren.

Doug Lonnstrom has retired from Siena after 47 years of teaching. Doug served as head of the Quantitative Business Analysis Department and Dean of the School of Business at Siena. He is also co-founder of the Siena College Research Institute.

1967

Rick Spataro rspataro67@gmail.com

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Jerry DeFrancisco gdefrancisco@siena.edu

I am happy to report I participated in the opening and dedication of the Bob Guido Athletic Academic Center. Bob was his usual humble self, as we all remember him. A group of us attended (Barrett, McCabe, McGoldrick, Sleasman and myself).

Don Brady presented at the BIANYS Annual Conference in Saratoga Springs this past June. His presentation was titled, This psychologist’s personal experience with multiple adverse effects of a life altering concussion/brain injury.

Jerry DeFrancisco reports to stay tuned for more information about our “Double Nickel” (55th) reunion next year!

Jerry DeFrancisco, Fr. Mark Reamer O.F.M. ’83 and a few others visited Tommy Dolan at his home earlier this year to present him with a 50 year medallion. They enjoyed sharing Siena football stories together.

Fr. Joseph Ciarciaglino, Jr. was reelected to the Orthodox Church in America’s Metropolitan Council. He is the pastor at St. Philip the Apostle Orthodox parish in Tampa.

James (Jim) E. Williams Jr. was featured on Cancer.net for his advocacy story on prostate cancer. He is the Chairman of the Pennsylvania Prostate Cancer Coalition, where he is a patient advocate raising men’s health awareness, encouraging them to talk about health issues, and providing ongoing support to those in need. He shares his own story and what it means to be a patient advocate.

1969

Ken Dedrick ken.dedrick1030@gmail.com

Dan Belsito’s granddaughter Cassandra will start at Siena in the fall as a member of the lacrosse team.

Frank Carrese and his wife Betsy’s niece Kayla is headed into her senior year at Siena.

Bill Gordon’s granddaughter Olivia will be playing softball at Siena starting this fall.

Jim McElwain lives in Philadelphia where he enjoys cycling and serves on the boards of two non-profit organizations.

Ed White lives in Ponte Vedra Beach where he volunteers for Coach Tom Coughlin’s Jay Fund, tutors students at Jacksonville school, and still makes time to get out to the golf course.

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Lauren McKenna ‘85 was named to the City and State PA’s Philly Power 100 list of the city’s most influential people. She is Chancellor of the Philadelphia Bar Association and President of Eagles Fly for Leukemia.

Phil Yauch and his wife, Maureen, have retired and moved to Vermont. Phil volunteers for the Addison County Habitat for Humanity and serves on his parish finance committee.

1970

John Glynn Jr. johnnypg@comcast.net

Class of ’70 is alive and well! Contact me with your updates to get in the next edition of the Siena Magazine.

Bob Campbell and his wife Cathleen live in Williamsburg, Virginia and celebrated their 50th year together this past year.

Mike Flanagan and his wife live in Ojai, California and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren.

John and Regina Glynn live in sunny Pal City, Florida and enjoy spending time with their children and grandchildren. Some of you may recall that John and Regina were married before the start of senior year!

Al Kovanis lives in Santa Rosa, California with his wife Betty. They will be celebrating their 52nd wedding anniversary in August.

Tim Murphy and his wife Joann celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary this past year. They had dinner with Fr. Hugh Hines in Boston, who married them 52 years ago in Saugerties, New York. Mike Shine and his wife live in Philadelphia where he works in the health insurance industry and is enjoying his time with his family, including his first grandson.

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As a Director and Board Member for the Albany Wine & Dine for the Arts, Sue Tase Cleary ’85 invited several of her Siena classmates to her table for the annual gala to provide sustainable funding for the not-for-profit arts community in Albany, NY. A good time was had by all! Front row from left to right: Ann Kelly Coughlin ’85, Joann Naccarato Madigan ’85 Back row from left to right: Karen Forth Lafreniere ’85, Sue Tase Cleary ’85, Katie Hohman ’09, Cathy Casey Bjorklund ’85, Jenny Fountain MacAskill ’85.

1971

Nicholas Positano njpositano@gmail.com

Mike Connors is enjoying retirement with his wife, and loves spending time with his six kids and four granddaughters!

1972

Dennis McGovern elephantdonkeymouse@yahoo.com

Fred Schmidt recently retired after owning two retail businesses — a wine and liquor store and a hardware store. He is celebrating 50 years of marriage with his wife and his beautiful family: two children and six grandchildren.

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Brian Valentine bgvalentine@verizon.net

The Class of 1973 will hold their 50th reunion anniversary next year. If you have ideas about a class gift to Siena College, please write to me.

LTC(R) Joseph Cerone lives in Cary, North Carolina with his wife Maretta where

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Lynda Hillin Brennan ‘86 received the Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching Math and Science. She is a teacher at R.P. Connor Elementary School and will receive a certificate signed by President Joe Biden as well as $10,000.

they enjoy spending time with their four children and four grandchildren.

Barry Hughes was appointed the title Professor Emeritus of Accounting at The College of Saint Rose.

Dr. Steven L. Lamy, Professor Emeritus of International Relations and Spatial Sciences at the University of Southern California, begins his second term serving on the Siena Board of Trustees this year. Steve retired after 40 years as a professor at USC but has been recalled to service to create a new master’s degree in Global Security, which will begin in the fall of 2022.

1974

Denise (Herb) Mazzotta denisemazzotta@hotmail.com

Denise Herb Mazzotta graciously volunteered to be the next class coordinator! Please send updates to her.

1975

Michael Stringer michael.stringer@gmail.com

Evelyn (Westervelt) Johnson retired from a career in secondary education and is enjoying volunteer work in the adult technology and literacy field.

Sue Ellen Kelly is enjoying retirement where she spends most of her time with

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Guy Maddalone ‘89 was awarded by the International Nanny Association with their Meritorious Service Award for his leadership at GTM Payroll Services.

her large, loving Irish family including 72 nieces and nephews!

Mike Murphy is working on his second doctorate in biomedical ethics at Albany Medical College. He’s published several articles, including one on “The Ethics of a Nurses’ Strike During a Pandemic‘’ in the American Journal of Nursing. Next up, he is on his way to Bratislava, Slovakia on a Fulbright to teach at the Slovak Medical University.

James Nolan just completed his 40th year teaching at Siena as a Professor of Business Analytics and Computer Science. In January he was elected as the Supervisor of the Town of Greenwich and became a member of the Washington County Board of Supervisors.

Joe Paladino received the inaugural Lifetime Achievement Award from the Department of Pharmacy Practice at UB School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.

Jim Ringel will publish his novel, Disappearances in the fall. See jimringel.com for more information.

Andy Shea wishes you all a happy 47th anniversary of our graduation! He enjoys spending time with his family, and recently welcomed his grandson Harrison Andrew.

Evelyn (Evy) Smith is still counseling as an Employee Assistance Counselor at the

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Dave Verbraska ’89 visits Bob Aldridge ’89 at the St. Francis Winery in Sonoma Valley, California.

University of Vermont Medical Center, providing training in mindfulness, selfcare and stress management principles and practices to her colleagues in the demanding healthcare arena.

Michael Stasack retired after a career in educational textbook sales, and relocated with his wife to Naples. Together, they have one son who is an engineer with Pratt and Whitney.

Richard Urban retired after 35 years in clinical practice of family medicine in Pittsburgh. He works part time for his healthcare network and also volunteers at Carnegie Science Center, where he works in the Demonstration Theaters and Planetarium.

1976

Jean Reamer jean.reamer@gmail.com

Jack Gerien retired after a 46 year career, most recently working for the NHL as their Senior IT Director. He says his career is “all due to that great Siena education!”

Congratulations to Barbara Mulholland Rivera on the birth of her granddaughter Kay Lennon Reda.

Mark Thibault volunteers at Jezreel International, The Veterans Miracle Center, and The Military Courtesy Room at the Albany Airport.

1977

Eileen Foley classof1977newsnotes@gmail.com

Dominick Calsolaro and his wife Mary LaMont welcomed their second grandchild Olivia in November. Dan Scales recently relocated to the west coast of Florida and enjoys spending time with his two sons. He still owns his manufacturing business.

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50 classmates from the class of 1989 traveled near and far for a 55th birthday celebration in Saratoga!

1978

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Rick Gabriel rgabrielsyr@gmail.com

1979

Sue Reilly Hayes Clifton522@aol.com

Paul Stec retired from Siena College in June as the Vice President for Finance and Administration. He served in this role since his arrival at Siena in April of 2002. The College is forever grateful to him for historic advances made under his leadership.

1980

Diane DeSilva diane0429@gmail.com

Donna M Ross, Principal Court Attorney, retired in November after 37 years with the NYS Unified Court System. Her career included numerous and diverse assignments in the Supreme, County, Family and Surrogate’s Courts, most in the 4th and 3rd Judicial Districts. She was honored at a Courthouse luncheon, and at a Montgomery County Bar Association dinner, where she expressed her gratitude and good fortune to have worked for four dedicated judges and to have made many friends among the bench, Bar and court personnel.

John Parmeter, Jr. just finished a two year term as President of the Jefferson County Bar Association in December.

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Laura Yaun ‘90 joined BST & Co. CPAs, LLP. as the new Director of Finance.

1981

Jeannie DiCaprio jdicap@nycap.rr.com

1982

Bob Young rjy60@yahoo.com

1983

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Elvira Altimari-Jaeger Eaj6@optonline.net

Peter Hartney is the Vice-Chairman of the Ocean County Board of Social Services in Ocean County, New Jersey.

1984

Lisa San Fratello McCutcheon mcclisa107@gmail.com

Peter Antoinette is the Senior Account Executive at SAP, in the East Region Market Unit.

Julie Canepa, co-wrote and produced the documentary film, “Return to Auschwitz: The Survival of Vladimir Munk.” Her film was nominated for many awards, and one Awards of Excellence at the IndieFest Film Awards for both Documentary Short and Jewish categories.

Kathryn Fletcher was promoted to the CEO of Equinox in Albany.

Timothy Hedley was named chair-elect for the Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants Board of Directors for 2022 - 2023 activity year.

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In March 2022, Kathleen “Kate” Gutmann ‘90 was promoted to UPS, Executive Vice President and President International, Healthcare and Supply Chain Solutions. The businesses that report up to Kate generated over $37B in revenue in 2021.

Lisa McCutcheon is going on ten years in admissions at Cornell University.

Ann Finnegan Miller was recently appointed to President of the National Development Council Community Impact Loan Fund, a community development financial institution mission driven to increase access to capital for minority and women-owned small businesses and nonprofits.

1985

Cathy Casey & Ron Bjorklund Bjork90@comcast.net

Chris Baldwin was honored along with the organization’s first team at the Harlem Lacrosse March Gala. As one of Harlem Lacrosse’s earliest board members, Chris has driven the growth of this program with his characteristic optimism, leadership, and generosity. Founded in 2008, Harlem Lacrosse changes the life trajectories of youth through daily wrap-around academic support, mentoring, leadership training, college readiness, career exploration, admissions counseling and lacrosse instruction. Having started with just a single team, Harlem Lacrosse now serves more than 1200 students from low income communities in Boston, New York, Philadelphia, Baltimore and Los Angeles. After 14 years in the offices of Alumni Relations and Development at Siena, Mary Beth Finnerty has joined ESI Employee Assistance Group as VP of Client Services. We are so thankful to MB for all she has done for our class and for Siena over the years and we wish her the best of luck in her future endeavors!

Jeff Pitkin is the new CEO of Capitol CFO. Jeff retired from his role as Treasurer (chief financial officer) of New York State Energy Research and Development Authority in July 2021, a position he held for 20 years, and previously served as its Controller since 1991. During his career, Jeff grew the organization’s systems and processes from an annual budget of about $40 million to $1.5 billion.

Paul J. Scullion joined Science Applications International Corporation in September as a Solution Architect Senior Principle in the Defense and Civilian Sector.

1986

Janice Linnan jalinnan@me.com

1987

Maryann King jrkingfamily@aol.com

Judy Capano Michaelson and her husband Steven own Calcium, a leading mid-size healthcare marketing agency, and recently partnered with NexPhase Capital to support their growth plan. Judy now serves as the CEO.

Fr. Patrick Tuttle, O.F.M. continues to work with systems that serve underrepresented communities including elderly, the poor, and immigrants. Right now, he works in Macon, Georgia with a federal prison and the local elementary and Catholic high school.

1988

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Jim Monaghan Jpmonaghan65@yahoo.com

Dawn (Butterfield) Barrack relocated to St. Augustine, Florida and would love to connect with any Siena alumni in the area. Email us at alumni@siena.edu if you would like her information.

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In March 2022, John Devir ‘92 was promoted to Managing Director of PIMCO (Pacific Investment Management Company) in Newport Beach, California. PIMCO is a worldwide investment company with over 3,100 employees. John is one of 80 managing directors. John said, “It is a proud moment for me and my family and all it took was hard work and my Siena College education.”

Lisa Marrello’s twin sons, Carter and Brooks, graduated from Siena in May, each with their MBA.

Michael “Bear” McCartney celebrated his 30th year in General Dentistry in May. He worked for 3 years in the US Air Force Dental Corps and 27 years in private practice in Adel, Georgia.

Jerry and Susanne (Delamater) Witkop’s son, Matthew is starting at Siena College this fall as a member of the class of 2026.

1989

Bill Maloney wjm10@nyu.edu

1990

Janet Shotter Swierbut jswierbut@yahoo.com

1991

Maureen Harris siena1991@yahoo.com

Michael Clarq is the co-Owner of Carnegie Cellars Wine Bar and Kitchen in Rochester.

1992

Mary Pat McLoughlin Holler jmpholler@yahoo.com

Louis DelPonte is the Area Manager, Marketing Development GI at Castle Biosciences. Brian Terry accepted a position with BNY Mellon - Pershing as Principal, Trading Product Manager. He has been with the company for 8 years in numerous roles, most recently as Vice President in Wealth Solutions.

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Darrin Tulley ‘92 published a book, Live Your Possible, where he guides humans and leaders to find greater meaning in life, connect with a higher purpose, and better invite the world in as your happiest, most authentic self.

1993

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Sue Hannon Shannon@ryeneck.k12.ny.us

Kiersten (Brown) Hitchcock retired from the FBI after 22 years as a Special Agent. She is now working as a Senior Intelligence Collection Manager at Intel 471.

1994

Glenn Hofsess ghofsess@yahoo.com

Geoffrey Mullen was recently named Shareholder for Teal, Becker & Chairamonte, CPAs, P.C.

1995

Neil Wilcove neil.wilcove@millermartin.com

1996

Brian Murray murray21@hotmail.com

Kristin Bernert has been hired as the President of Business Operations for the Columbia Crew soccer club. Cherisse (Rabl) Young is the Director of Alumni Engagement at Siena College.

1997

Selena Dutcher selenadutcher@gmail.com

1998

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Janine Trapp Scotti Sienasaints98@yahoo.com

1999

Angela Cella amcella99@yahoo.com

Kimberly A. (Thomas) Lloyd married Erin P. Lloyd in Boulder in August 2019.

2000

Chris Madigan CDMadigan@gmail.com

Suzanne (Turchetti) Schneeberger was appointed President of HCR Home Care this past February. HCR is a regional certified home health care agency serving 25 counties in Upstate New York.

2001

Maura Mack Maura820@yahoo.com

2002

Christine Cinnamond Christine.cinnamond@gmail.com

2003

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Bill Bordak sienanotes2003@gmail.com

2004

Melissa Termine Goetz melissagoetz109@gmail.com Lauren Weber Lwebs13@gmail.com

Blake Hanan, and his wife, Jeslyn welcomed Braelyn Chance to the family in February.

Jeannine Miranne is a Uro-Gynecologist at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston, as well as an Assistant Professor of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Biology at Harvard Medical School.

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Greg Albert ‘08, Vice President of Professional Services for Naviant Inc. was featured in 40 under 40 in Madison, Wisconsin.

Monica Prinzivalli is publishing a children’s book in November called Brave Like Mom.

Scott Randall won a Sports Emmy Award for Best Daily Studio Show as a Producer for SportsCenter at ESPN. Way to go Scott!

2005

Breanne Suhrland Elsesser belsesser19@gmail.com

2006

Chris Elsesser celsesser19@gmail.com

2007

Stan Horton Kristen Carlson Rubin Sienacollegeclassof2007@gmail.com

Cristina Garcia is the Associate Dean for Inclusion and Belonging at Gettysburg College.

Dave Jalette and Laura welcomed their daughter, Cali Anne Luella Jalette, in February.

Adam Mastroianni and his husband, Logan welcomed their baby boy, Anthony James in January.

Mara O’Toole and James Briggs got married on April 22 where many friends of Siena were in attendance!

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Danielle Grasso Utzig Patrick Preston Sienacollege2008@gmail.com

Jen Armstrong and her husband, Nick welcomed their daughter, Vivian June in December.

Kristen Curran was appointed Director of Government Relations for the NYS Catholic Conference in January.

Katie Forbes and her husband welcomed a baby girl, Olivia in April.

Alex and Katie (Sokol) ‘11 Romero

welcomed a son, Caiden Jack in January. Big brothers Leo and Myles are so thrilled!

Mark Vena was recently named Shareholder for Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte, CPAs, P.C.

2009

Tiffany Salonich tsalonich11@aim.com

Marie (Walker) and Derek ‘11 Gavin

welcomed baby boy, Noah Edward in February.

Amanda Lohnas-Greenwalt and Jon

Greenwalt welcomed their son, Grayson in December.

Michael McCarthy and Meghan (Williams)

McCarthy welcomed their second child Maeve in December.

Jillian O’Callaghan-Wisda received her Doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from the American College of Education this past November. She works for Fairfax County Public Schools in Virginia.

2010

Kelly Peckholdt kellypeckholdt@gmail.com

Kristen and Joe Caschera welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Rocco Jerome in November.

2011

Carmen Francella III cfrancella3@gmail.com

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Amanda Filippazzo ’12, Jessica Rupert ’12, and Alyssa Sceppaguercio ’12 all met up in London this past May!

Marcel Bedard mp30beda@gmail.com

Derek Gavin and his wife, Marie ’09 welcomed baby boy, Noah Edward in February.

Keegan Hayes is the Senior Program Manager for AppExchange at Salesforce.

Katie and Alex Romero ’08 welcomed a son, Caiden Jack in January. Big brothers Leo and Myles are so thrilled!

Nick Theos is Principal at UHY, and was named 2021 “Business & Finance Professional” honoree by Long Island Business News.

2012

Therese Daly tdaly@nysenate.gov

Diana (Nystrom) Coleman welcomed baby number two this past March.

Emily (Pritchard) Delancey accepted a position as the Climate Accounts Budget Administrator at Washington State Department of Ecology in December.

Amanda Filippazzo is a Patient Experience Specialist for Northwell Health on Long Island.

Joe Kaczmarek and Emily Curro ’13

welcomed a daughter this year.

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Tim Ciarniello ’13 and Brittany Bilello ’13 celebrated their marriage in December with their closest Siena friends and family.

Cheryl Posillico continues to work at a mental health clinic providing individual psychotherapy and support groups for individuals with autism, as well as caregivers of individuals with autism.

Jessica Rupert lives in London and is working at the oldest working theater in London!

Alyssa Sceppaguercio is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and is finishing up her Ph.D. in Mental Health Counseling at Pace University.

Kelly Werner, MD presented her awardwinning essay entitled “The Gender Gap in Caring for Children with Medical Complexity” at the Pediatric Academic Societies 2022 conference this April.

Elizabeth Woodward is the Director of Finance at Foodlink in Penfield, New York.

2013

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Cassy Jane Werking C18werk@siena.edu

Caitlin Cahalan was promoted to Vice President, Assistant Treasurer at Nielsen.

Jennifer Cullen moved to NYC to work for Disney Theatrical. She serves as the Executive Assistant to the VP of Marketing, Publicity, Sales and Education.

Emily Curro and Joe Kaczmarek ’12

welcomed a daughter this year.

Stacey Flynt got engaged in October to her fiance, Ben.

NEWSMAKER

Thomas Moran ‘13, was promoted to Vice President in Human Resources at Nielson, making him the youngest VP in HR at the company.

Kristina Hartmann and her husband, John welcomed their second child, Harper in March.

Stephanie LaMountain and Kirk Schneider got married in April.

Arianna (Palumbo) Livshits and her husband, Vadim welcomed their first child, Chloe in March.

Thomas Moran, was promoted to Vice President in Human Resources at Nielson, making him the youngest VP in HR at the company.

Alexandria Pizzola recently accepted a position as the Assistant Director of Academic Advising in Cornell University’s College of Engineering.

Charles Smith was promoted to Senior Manager at UHY.

2014

If you are willing to help as a class news notes coordinator, please contact alumni@siena.edu.

Nick Longo and Jacqueline Merchant ’16

were married on June 18 in Saratoga.

Tim Lynch and Jacqueline Vavoules ’15

were engaged this past February.

Daniel Menoncin joined NSH USA as a Senior Project Manager and moved back to the Albany area in May. Timothy Sopok works in Miami as a Senior Associate for a commercial real estate firm. His brother Brian graduated Siena in 2016 and his sister, Lea just graduated this past May. Their grandmother wanted to spend her 100th birthday at a Siena basketball game!

Alana Strassfield worked on a land repatriation project with the Seattle Global Shapers and was featured in CNN.

NEWSMAKER

Katie Hingher ‘17 works as an occupational therapist at a subacute rehab center on Long Island. She was featured in the National Amputee Coalition’s Monthly Magazine for her work with amputee patients.

2015

Helene Rached Caroline Bertholf SienaNotes2015@gmail.com

Brenda Costabile and her husband welcomed a beautiful baby boy, Liam Isaiah in November.

Jared DeGroff joined the Career and Internship Center at Siena College as the Assistant Director of Marketing and Technology.

Maura Hurley is the Practice Leader at Hudson Headwaters in Queensbury.

Gian Carlo Maxino earned his MBA in Accounting from Penn State.

Jacqueline Vavoules and Tim Lynch ’14

got engaged this past February.

Louis Walsh is the Assistant Director of Licensing at Purshe Kaplan Sterling Investments in Albany.

Anthony Bjelke Matt Lorini Sienanotes2016@gmail.com

Taylor Davis graduated from SUNY College of Optometry in May 2021 and is working as an Optometrist in the Bronx.

Sean Fogarty graduated from the Roger Williams University School of Law in May 2021, and practices education law in Bergen County, New Jersey. He enjoys following the Siena Cross Country and Track team.

Jacqueline Merchant married Nick Longo ’14 on June 18 in Saratoga.

Brian Sopok is working as a Software Engineer in NYC. His brother, Tim graduated from Siena in 2014 and his sister, Lea just graduated this past May. Their grandmother wanted to spend her 100th birthday at a Siena Basketball game!

Brandon Valvo was promoted to Manager at UHY.

Mary Kate Weaver is the Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at Siena College.

2017

Amy Polchinski Anthony Pelliccia siena17classnews@gmail.com

Monica Maxino earned her MPH in Health Behavior and Community Health from NY Medical College.

Brittany Onesto is a Human Resources Manager at ViaComCBS Streaming.

2018

Mary Grace Judge mg08judg@alum.siena.edu

2019

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Megan Kelly Patrick Moran siena19news@gmail.com

Matt Cawley is an Operations Associate at Centerbridge Partners. Tanner Donovan is a Sales Development Representative at Moody’s Analytics.

Annie Fiorillo started a new job as the Sales Service Executive for the MLB.

Elizabeth Fournier started veterinary school at St. George University.

Brian Kelly began a new job in March as the Associate Manager, Sales Development at ContractPodAi.

Joseph Kuehner was promoted to Analytical Specialist at Regeneron.

Stephanie Lopez was hired by a Continuing Education Training company to create and instruct training opportunities for clinicians in a variety of fields on mental health best practices.

Pat Moran started a new position as a Sales Manager and Analytics Consultant for Vail Resorts in Park City, Utah. He is also a volunteer assistant ski race coach at the University of Utah.

Ryan O’Connor was promoted to Senior Staff at UHY.

Thom Schlink came home to Siena and works as the Operations Manager in Student Activities and Leadership Development.

John Wall is a tax associate at KPMG.

Natalie Weaver, Annie Phillips, Olivia Fleming, Sam Shulman, Brendan Nashelsky, Allie Mahoney, and Jacob

Mantey graduated from Albany Law School.

2020

Brianna Brown Zach Brimmer siena2020classnotes@gmail.com

Morgann Barker is working at Nathan Littauer Hospital Ear, Nose, and Throat as the Office Coordinator. She is hoping to start graduate school in the fall to become a physician assistant. William Carmello earned his Masters in Applied Economics from Boston College in December and recently started a job as a Model Risk Analyst at Browns Brothers Harriman in Boston.

Kylie Gilbride graduated from Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy at UAlbany earning her MPA with a concentration in policy process, politics and institutions.

Brianna Muniz was promoted to Senior Staff at UHY.

Andrea Sicina earned her MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling this past May.

Mason Winnie was promoted to Senior Staff at UHY.

2021

Meg O’Neill & Bobby Baillie siena2021classnotes@gmail.com

Celena Ly was promoted to Team Leader while serving AmeriCorps in Utica.

Clare McCrudden was promoted to Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement at Siena College.

Diana Procopis completed her Army Training in February.

Michael Weaver works as a Business Development Specialist on the sales team at Fenimore Asset Management.

Thank You Howard Foote ’74 and UHY LLP!

Siena College is so grateful for the sponsorship and support from former Trustee Howard Foote ’74 and UHY LLP. For their decades of support of scholarships, event sponsorships, naming the UHY Center and its video scoreboard, as well as many initiatives too numerous to count, the entire Siena community says THANK YOU to Howard Foote ’74 and UHY LLP for being Saints!

IN MEMORY

Siena College mourns the loss of the following members of our community:

Richard Y. Bayly, II ‘41 Thomas A. McTague ‘43 Fr. Peter A. Fiore, O.F.M., Ph.D. ‘49 Larry J. Patlen ‘49 Gerald T. Goard ‘51 Thomas E. Hannan ‘51 Anthony Barbro ‘52 Peter M. Pryor, Esq. ‘52 Anthony N. Sacco, Jr. ‘52 Emanuel J. Aragosa ‘53 Paul R. Tuohey ‘53 Arnold Carrese ‘54 Joseph F. Buff ‘55 Robert R. Hayden, Ph.D. ‘55 Robert F. McEnroe ‘55 John W. Zampier ‘55 E. David Duncan ‘56 Douglas H. Hoyt, Ph.D. ‘56 Robert J. Perry ‘56 Richard A. Roth, CLU ‘56 Salvatore D. Catalano ‘57 Richard F. Cesare ‘57 James H. Meaney ‘58 Joseph W. Shay ‘59 Carl Simoson ‘59 Edwin J. Tobin ‘59 Kenneth F. Webel ‘59 Edward J. Gusty ‘60 Joseph M. Russo ‘60 Robert F. Champine ‘61 Robert Dalessandro ‘61 David M. Holohan ‘61 David L. Tenney ‘61 Marcel W. Charland ‘62 William J. Cooke, Ph.D. ‘62 Donald J. De Angelus ‘62 William G. Kelly ‘62 Robert M. Mullarkey ‘62 Daniel E. Murray ‘62 Walter Suprunowicz ‘62 Charles O. Adams ‘63 Thomas L. Malone ‘63 Donald A. Ogonowski ‘63 William F. Anderson ‘64 William B. Cosgrove ‘64 Robert L. Marois, Ph.D. ‘64 Peter N. Pagones ‘64 Michael W. Bryant, USA (Ret.) ‘65 John J. Evers ‘65 Patrick D. McCarville ‘65 Eleanor A. Shea ‘65 Joseph J. Jorlett ‘66 John J. McTague, Jr., Ph.D. ‘66 Kevin J. Carmody ‘67 Charles Fitzsimmons ‘67 Robert Magil ‘67 Fr. Neil J. O’Connell, O.F.M. ‘67 Terrance R. Small ‘67 Dennis M. Coker ‘68 Rev. James K. Joyce ‘68 Robert J. Sullivan ‘69 Joseph D. Hilton ‘70 Jane C. Leach, R.S.M. ‘70 Ronald C. Mayer ‘70 Larry Parks ‘70 Darwin J. Koester ‘71 Gary M. Mazula ‘71 David M. Nedelsky ‘72 Walter R. Pincher ‘72 Richard Wert ‘72 Louis R. Piazza ‘73 Edward J. Hurley, AC, LPN ‘74 Gerald E. Wilmot ‘74 Joseph P. Bobinis ‘75 John F. Decatur, Jr. ‘75 Patrick J. Rielly ‘75 John A. Snyder ‘75 John F. Szypulski ‘75 William J. McCarthy ‘76 Ann M. Dott ‘77 Daniel F. Minehan ‘77 Walter S. Wrobel ‘77 Joseph L. Angerami ‘78 Michael G. Duffy ‘78 James Polito, Sr. ‘78 Paul D. Nolan ‘79 Russell J. Percenti ‘80 Joseph C. Farina, II ‘81 Monique K Waller ‘81 Kathryn A. Connolly ‘82 Margaret J. Mc Cullough ‘82 Loreen M. Pelicone ‘82 Stephen A. Lagoy ‘84 James V. Parravani ‘85 Kevin M. Guthrie ‘86 Leonard A. Moore ‘87 James W. Ryan, III ‘88 Christene M. Beaudin ‘90 Melissa L. Siega ‘90 Erin Kate Reagan ‘93 Jamie R. Cote ‘94 Maureen Denison ‘97 Shannon L. Rogers ‘98 Meaghan D. McGonagle ‘02 Daniel M. Hogan ‘13

11/1/21 - 05/15/22 *all reported to the alumni office

UNPACKED

SAMUEL HEARN ’23

Sutton, MA Political Science & International Relations Major, Minors in Business and Healthcare Administration, and a Certifi cate of Community Development

During my freshman year I was elected Class President, where I worked as an active member of the Student Senate and led the 2023 Class Council. This prepared me to work in the President’s Office as the Executive Intern. One initiative I’ve helped launch there and chair is the

Student Presidential Leadership

Council, where I have the pleasure to work with other incredible student leaders in creating professional development and leadership events, including a recent etiquette dinner and a fall leadership conference for the Siena community. Other experiences I’ve enjoyed include my work as a NExT Fellow, an AmeriCorp Leader,

the School of Liberal Arts Student Representative on the Board of

Instruction, a Peer Mentor, and a

Health and Wellness Leader/Certified Peer Health Educator.

One of my favorite opportunities has been serving as the Student Chair of the Spirit of ’68 Committee. I thoroughly enjoy the Committee’s meetings, deep conversations about creating as impactful of an event as possible, and our collaboration and integration with other leaders, offices, schools, and colleges in planning and carrying out these events. The administrators and faculty, especially Dean Seifert and Dr. Jerry DeFrancisco ’68 have been incredible mentors, who continue to add so much to my personal, professional, and spiritual growth – let alone my sense of humor. I have always identified with the field of health care since I was young and needed two open-heart surgeries to save my life. Growing up right around the corner from Paul Newman’s Hole in the Wall Gang Camp, a nonprofit started for children with chronic and/or terminal illnesses, it was always my dream to work there with this amazing population.

This year, with programs back open, I was finally able to apply to work at Camp for this summer, and offered the position of Expedition Leader, where I’ll be responsible for coordinating and leading the Camp’s camping and backpacking, as well as integration of programming and necessary medical support to these activities, among my other responsibilities. To me, being a Saint means operationalizing Siena’s mission and Franciscan values in our daily lives to serve others and build community. When I was deciding on where I wanted to attend college, part of the main reason I came to Siena was because of its mission and Franciscan values. In my college search, I was looking for a liberal arts college where I could study both the humanities and business. Meeting then- President Br. Ed Coughlin, O.F.M. and other administrators/faculty who embody the mission on Preview and Accepted Student Days helped me see the values in action. I also had the opportunity to sit in on a health policy class with Dr. Duane Matcha, who would later become a mentor when I enrolled.

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