ANNOUNCEMENTS
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The Hometown Hero's Banner Program is in full swing. Thanks to Ken's efforts the program is off to a great start. The following veterans have either submitted the required forms or are in the process of doing so:
Ken Kraft, Gary Tucker, Gordon and Nick Reynolds, Bill Miller, Dennis Dermody, Tommy Murray, Dennis Reiner, and John Robert's. The families of John Murro and Vinnie Dellolacano will be sponsoring their banners.
The banners will be displayed on light poles along Main Street from early May to November 17th 2025. Each year the banners will be displayed during this period.
More information and forms can be found by clicking on Hometown Hero's Banner link on left side of home page. Pass the word to any veterans you know.
Gary
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Well, it's hard to believe but that magical number "80" is upon us. Some fear it while others embrace it. I'm in the latter group. The fact that I'm still of sound (?) mind and in somewhat reasonable physical shape, thanks to modern medicine and bionic replacement parts, I'm thankful every day for what I have. Just as important has been the ongoing relationships I have maintained with my fellow classmates through this website and in particular to all the reunions we have held over the years. Ken has been the glue keep this all together. We would not be where we are without his efforts. This one will be the 23rd get together. Thank you Ken.
Once again Ken is having another mini reunion this September, which may be the last time many of our classmates will have the opportunity to attend one great birthday party at the American Legion Post. The date is September 6, 2025 from 6-10pm. Cost is $45 pp.
Mark your calendar and let Ken know if you plan on attending. I will be providing more information as we get closer to the date.
Hope to see many of you there.
Gary
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I am deeply saddened by the loss of my good friend and rock n roll buddy, Rich Giresi, who died after a brief illness on December 27, 2024. Rich and I played Little League together in the mid '50's, enjoyed 7th grade at Weber Jr. High School prior to Sousa Jr. High's completion, shared great times at Paul D. Schreiber til graduation in '63. After a brief pause of 20 years, we were reunited in 1983 at our wonderful 20th Reunion at the Polish Hall. For the next 40 years Rich and I built a lasting friendship including the 21 reunions we would continue to enjoy with those classmates who just totally enjoyed seeing one another year after year. Whether it was Jackie, MaryLee and I (Richies Roadies) traveling from state to state to enjoy his favorite DooWop Band, "Street Corner Five" or many other local classmates watching them at my American Legion Post 336 in Glen Head, our love and enjoyment of this music filled our hearts. In September 2023, Richie and I sang our hearts out in my Foxhole Lounge as our classmates totally enjoyed another evening of happy thoughts and memories of days and friends gone by. As we begin to lose good friends, please remember how fortunate we were to have been able to share our lives with our classmates from the Class of '63 year after year. One thing Richie and I had in common was a zest for life and bringing happiness to all our friends who were willing to hang out with "two wild and crazy guys". I will never forget Rich Giresi and my sincere sympathy goes to Leslie and his family. Ken Kraft
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1st Row: Barbara Perry, Kathy Mullin, Pat Natale, Pam Natale, Carol Turco,
Sara Luther.
2nd Row: Melinda Miller, Jane Robinson Dillon, Kathy Halinan, Brenda Ringwald
Susan Shirk, Phyllis Putter,
3rd Row: Billy Miller, Gordon Reynolds, Ken Kraft, Keith Costello, Skip Barth,
Roger Pastore, Bruce Logan
Last Row: Rich Giresi, Gary Tucker, Bob Lord, Jim McPherson, Dean Howland, Ken Neiman,
Leo Pheiffer and Bob Ellertsen
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