Alumni Class Notes, November 2023

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Rev. Msgr. Louis Marucci, Ph.D., D.Min. '81, Gibbsboro, New Jersey, earned a second Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Organization Development and Change from Fielding Graduate University in Santa Barbara, California. Msgr. Marucci's dissertation, “The Quest for Joy,” examined the pathways people utilize to (re)discover joy after experiences of intense human suffering.

John Monopoli, Ph.D. ’81, Voorhees, New Jersey, a clinical psychologist, recently published a book titled “Active Mind/Receptive Mind: The Journey of Mindfulness” published by TransPersonal Press. The book is designed to provide readers with a comprehensive introduction to mindfulness and its relationship to constructive action. The book also provides readers with a systematic comparison between eastern and western models of mindfulness and in-depth instructions for “holding” and transcending negative psychological states.

Robert Neiberger ’88, Cary, North Carolina, was recently selected as the chief information officer for the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) in Raleigh, NC. He also received the NIEHS Director's Award for improving agency information technology services in his previous role as chief technology officer.

Paul Collins, Ph.D. ’00, Amherst, Massachusetts, published his fourth book, "Supreme Bias: Gender and Race in U.S. Supreme Court Confirmation Hearings” (Stanford University Press). The book demonstrates the biases that women and people of color face on their paths to the Supreme Court. Collins is professor of legal studies and political science at the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Jennifer Fretts ’03, Knightdale, North Carolina, received the New American Hero Award for her role as a kindergarten teacher with Charter Schools USA. This award recognizes a teacher who has made a difference in the lives of students and celebrates their dedication to the craft of teaching.

Gina Maria Noia, Ph.D. ’10, Providence, Rhode Island, joined the faculty at Providence College.

MARRIAGES

Alyssa Fania ’15 to Colin Panayi ’15

Ryan Fitzsimons ’15 to Emily Franks ’16

Christina Carbaugh ’16 to Matthew Marshall

Gianna Delerme '17, G'18 to Brett Auriemma '16, G'18

BIRTHS

A son, Joseph Lincoln Sorbera IV, to Joseph III ’08 and Kristen Maresca Sorbera ’09, Kearny, New Jersey

A daughter, Julia Teresa, to Alex ’12, G’15 and Jennie Hofmann Rizzi ’12, G’13, Flemington, New Jersey

A son, Joseph Michael, to Joseph ’16 and Meghan Campbell Costello ’16, Succasunna, New Jersey

DEATHS

Lawrence Tama, M.D. ’49, Towanda
Robert Clancy ’57, New York, New York
John G. Moffitt ’59, Dunmore
F. Thomas Bonick ’61, G’66, Vestal, New York
John A. Morelli ’62, Dunmore
Daniel J. Mozeleski ’62, Winchester, Virginia
Jay H. Apfelbaum, M.D. ’63, Allentown
Lt. Col. Thomas Battle, Ed.D. ’65, Oceanside, California
Edward J. Bellan ’63, Novelty, Ohio
Richard H. Spalletta ’65, Old Forge
Lawrence J. Gramling, Ph.D. ’68, Milford, Connecticut
Donald J. Kavulich ’70, Dalton
Thomas F. Finnegan ’71, Scranton
Mary Devers ’72, G’83, Scranton
Ray A. Stroh G’75, Plains Township
Frederick K. Toy, M.D. ’76, Moscow
Alfred P. Geary ’80, Huntingdon Valley
Joann Gilroy Langan ’82, Scranton
Anthony M. Gallo ’87, Glenside
David C. Martin G’95, Cathedral City, California
Virginia A. Paoloni G’95, Clarks Summit

FRIENDS' DEATHS

Patricia Bonner, mother of Patricia Bonner Boylan ’90

Richard H. Breen, Sr., father of Colonel Richard H. Breen, Jr. ’77

Peter Federico, father of Peter Federico ’91, Taryn Federico Jones ’93 and Celeste Federico Mattson ’95

Kevin Golding, father of Karen Golding ’91

George Hadgis, father of Toni Hadgis ’88

Joseph Maresca, father of Kristen Maresca Sorbera ’09