Around Hicksville

Proudly wearing the colors in sunny Florida with my sister Ellen Finkelstein Maurer. Thanks once again
to Walter Relling for providing great tee shirts from a great town.

Lee Finkelstein

Thanks Walter Relling! Love my shirt. It reminds me of my first orange and black one.

Wendy Elkis Girnis 1977

1959 KindergartenMrs. BevinLee Avenue

First Grade, Lee Avenue, Mrs. Lightman. The worst teacher I had in elementary school.

Gayl Board Rein 1971

Not me sweety. I was in Millis Road School in NC in 1st grade.

Aaron Schoor 1971

Wow, I didn't think Lee Ave had any bad teachers! After college, I began teaching Physical Education
and coaching athletics on Long Island. After a few years, I moved to California where I continued my
career. Eventually earned a Master's degree in Educational Administration. I have been
teaching/coaching and loving it for the past 25 years. I am happily married for the past 15 years. We
have 4 dogs and 11 cats! We have the best of both worlds owning a house in California and also in one
in New York! Love and regards to all classmates from Hicksville '79!

Carol McCausland
Dear Family and Friends
On Tuesday, October 27, 2015, I had the honor of being a part of the ceremony to give our homeless
Veterans who died an honorable burial. Michele McNaughton, NY State Gold Star Mother's President,
Chrytyna Kestler, NY State Gold Star Mother's 1st Vice President and myself, NY State Gold Star
Mother presented the flowers to our 10 Veteran's who fell under "The Missing in America Project," at
the LI National Cemetery in Farmingdale. Our 10 Veterans are:
Edgar I. Akin, US Army, WWI
Bruce Brinig, US Army WWII
Thomas Michael Croley, US Navy, Vietnam
Theodore Kaplia, US Army, Vietnam
Douglas Christopher McClellan, US Army, Vietnam

Frank John Muccino, US Army, WWII

Robert Neifeld, US Navy Korea
Eugene H. Reichenthal, US Army, WWII
Walter Rosenberg, US Army, WWII
William Raymond Tolbert, Air force, Korea

https://www.youtube.com/embed/MjPmmCtHmfE?rel=0

Gold Star Mothers

Veteran Headstones

Michelle Accepting the Flag

Flags representing those being buried

Some Dignataries who Attended

Military Guard
Please remember their names. A soldier asks that he be remembered. A documentary, presented about
The Missing in America was aired on Channel 12 on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11, 2015.
Love and Blessings

Mary DeFelice Stea 1965

Dear Bob,
We had 65 paid attendees at the Dinner Dance held on November 19th and made a profit of @ $1,000.
Everyone had a great time. Tommy Sullivan as usual was outstanding. Four school board members
(Michael Beniventano, Steve Culhane, Phil Heckler, and Ms.Brenda Judson) and Hicksville's
Superintendent of Schools' Dr. Carl Bonuso were in attendance along with HHS principal, Ray
Williams. They came to support this first fund raising event for the HHS Alumni
Foundation and not only did they enjoy the music and food but all indicated that they were excited
about future joint cooperative efforts.
We plan to take a substantial portion of the above mentioned profit to pay for a liability insurance
premium so we can do another fund raising event using the high school auditorium. Paul Korman has
offered his great musical talents and his group, Dr. K's MoTown Revue for this next fund raising effort.
We hope to get a date approved by the Hicksville School Board for a Friday evening in early April 2016.
Tickets would be reasonably priced at $20.00 and any money raised at this concert would go for
scholarships and the funding of an Alumni Wall of Honor to be placed in the high school entrance area
near the auditorium. The rendering of the Wall of Honor is shown above.
I will forward some photos that I took at this recent dinner dance held at the Joseph Barry Knights of
Columbus hall on November 21, 2015. One final remark: I personally want to praise the kindness and
support extended to us by the leadership of the Joseph Barry Knights of Columbus. They gave us a very
fair price so we could realize a profit and the food and waitress staff were magnificent.
Sincerely
John Maniec

The gang at HixNews wishes everyone a very

Happy Holiday for 2015. Hoping that the new year
will bring joy to many of our former classmates
spread across country and around the world.

Charlie Flood (class of 70) Anthony Bouse (class of 70) and Kenny Flood (class of 66)
Linebacker/center for the Comets down here visiting from Manorville.

Charlie

Anthony

Kenny

Good afternoon
I've not written before and as a Hicksville graduate of 1965 I tend to lurk in the background.....until I
saw a familiar name; Walt Schmidt. In case you all don't know, Walt is a severely disabled Vietnam
Veteran that is one of the most inspirational people that I or anyone could ever
have met. I had the honor of meeting Walter at the TOB office in Massapequa some weeks ago to
speak with Warren Woodall, DAV with regards to my case with the VA. I wish I had Warren's courage
and tenacity. What a man! Kind regards to all.

Mike Melody 1965 (STILL in Hicksville!)

Ok I'm curious how many retirees do we have and what did you do before and year of retirement?
I am still working as an accounting analyst.

Betty Gardner Brunell 1972

Nancy Graham 1972

I retired in 2012 as a project manager of training development after 35 years with ADP.

Lucille Catanzarita Strafer 1972

Retired 2014 Suffolk County Dept of Social Services Examiner II in Medicaid and SNAP after 23 tough
years of service.

Nancy Nemeth Caracciolo 1976

I will have to work till I die.....LOL......I work for a Headhunter!

Kathleen Minardi Svercel 1960

Retired 2008 Suffolk County Department of Social Services.

Robert Casale 1961 - navy 1961 until 1969. Carpet delivery trucking business with my brother in law,
Otto Gabrielsen, 1970 to 1976. Ted Swedalla, class of 1964 and me, we opened Liberty Plumbing &
Heating Spy, October, 1977. retired 31 years later in 2008. Living now in Augusta, Georgia and love it.

Beverly Fetz White 1967 - Retired in 2004 after teaching elementary school
In Buffalo, NY for 33 years. Enjoying life now in Western NC.

Cheryl Gries Brown 1972 - Retired from Lufthansa Airlines after 38 years and loving every minute of
life now! Now I'm a part time Hicksville T -shirt distributor. GO COMETS!

Hi, Bob and staff:

Thank you for trying to feature me this month but the link does not open except to indicate that it has
"expired".
Helen Penner Ackerman 1956
Editor note: It should work now, Helen...Thanks for letting us know. Roger, Webmaster

More Comments from those who attended

the 1965 Fifty Year Reunion
Never saw so many smiles. Thank you, Rick and Elin and everyone there, for a great weekend!

Paula Madden Mulhearn

Thank you guys for all your hard work. It was a wonderful weekend! So great to see everyone.

Christine Ross Wicks

Thank you Elin. We all had such a wonderful time. Everything turned out perfect. So wonderful to see
everyone.

Mary DeFelice Stea

What a great time! The smile has not yet left my face!

Gloria Miranda
Erin and Rick...you both did an outstanding job! It was a wonderful time wandering down Memory
Lane.

Pat Millevolte Caroleo

It was a great time. Thanks to all who made this possible. Such an accomplished and fun group of fellow
time travelers who disembarked from our common Hicksville home.

Gerard Schrom
Great news Henry....
I 4 1 so appreiciate all you folks do to keep it rolling as it be. Congrats' on some Dollas Stand Up N
Holla ...Yeah!

Regards, Mark Leon, 1965 (818) 897-0221

mujel@aol.com
p.s. Question: I didn't make our 50th reunion and the pix I saw even the group shot had NO names
per row etc etc. If you folks have that why not resubmit the photo's again with the names. Just looks like
some OLE folks like me ha ha......
Thanks for the kind words, Mark. I am copying Buff Casale in case he has the names for the group pic.
If he does, I'm sure he will share them with you.

Best Henry

Mark
I am at a loss, too, because no one has sent me names from the group picture. I have been working on a
video that will include names of those I could identify. Be patient...the task is tedious. Thanks
buffalo bob Casale
Thank you "Buffalo" Bob.....
Please let us folks know if that comes to pass por favor'. Stay COOL as U R...
Regards,
Mark
Below is 5th grade at St Ignatius that would eventually become the graduating class of 1962

Do you see yourself in the above photo? How about providing some names if you recognize any of the
amazing smiling faces.

Dear Classmates
I've been working on a power point presentation for many months and finally completed the project
yesterday. I successfully created a video from the presentation that is now on You Tube. The
presentation celebrates those former students who have been chosen for induction into the Hicksville
High School Hall of Fame. I was unable to assign a photograph to many of the inductees for various
reasons...most notable was because I didn't have a yearbook for that year. Anyhow, I hope all can enjoy
the video despite me not being able to present it differently.
love yah
buffalo bob casale
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Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Hall of Fame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cot2dHmNksQ

Great Job, Bob! Thanks for sharing itCharlie and Charla Henningsen

BobAwesome Job!!! Love YahMaureen Uss 1964

Great Job bringing Me down Memory Lane. Thanks for your Hard work putting This
togetherMary Churillo/Trees 1963
Excellent...I loved growing up in Hicksville!...Michael Cain 1973

Hi, BobNot just a good job, but a GREAT job! Thanks for all your dedication and
hard work.LoveJeanne Goettelmann LaPointe 1959

Oh my goodness Bob!! This was spectacular. We had a wonderful education from Hicksville schools
and you went to so much trouble and hard work here!! Well just know, as you aren't in here, you will be
posthumously!! What a great job you did! What about the fellow from 1962 who is now an actor? Don't
remember his name not the criteria you used. Just a suggestion...Wonderful tribute!!

Cheryl Proffe Davis 1962

Editor notethat would be Sal Mistretta who has had a remarkable career.

Bob,Terrific job on the Hall of Fame Video. I saw a few classmates but never knew
they were members. How does one become a member of the Hall? Is there a nominating form?
Thanks for your hard workJack Rubinstein 1970
Hyperlink to Hicksville Hall of Fame Domain Page
http://www.hicksvillepublicschools.org/domain/1289
Hicksville Public Schools established a Hall of Fame in 1985 to confer recognition on graduates who
have achieved distinction in their chosen profession or community and who will serve as a role model
for the graduating class. This year the district is searching for one individual to join the ranks of past
honorees.
Nomination letters can be forwarded to the school district and should include the following information:
candidates name, address, telephone number, year of graduation, biographical information and
professional/organizational/community achievements. Individuals should also include their own contact
information.
Send by May 15, 2015 to:
Hicksville Public Schools
Attn: Office of Community Services
200 Division Avenue
Hicksville, NY 11801-4800
What are the criteria for membership in the hall of fame...
Thanks
Bruce DaCosta 1967
Bob,
How do you elect someone to the Hall of Fame?
Desiree Massaro 1987
Editor notewe sent the same information to Desiree and Bruce DaCosta that was forwarded to
Jack Rubenstein

Wow Bob you certainly outdid yourself. Both videos are outstanding - a trip down
memory lane. The tribute to the fallen was so appropriate to watch today on Veteran's Day. Thank you
soooo much for all your hard work - really incrediblePat Levitin 1962
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Did I miss my elementary school, Woodland Avenue? Marched up Broadway with

the Boy Scouts on Memorial Day. Remember the old grade crossing for the RR and the Sweet Shop.
Bittersweet to watchDan Levine 1964
Do you mean I miss my elementary school, Woodland Avenue??? Sounds like something was
missing???
Buffalo bob
Didntseeitwithalltheotherschoolsshown.
Editor noteIt's the very last frame

A wonderful project. Thank you for creating it!! Truly inspiring!...

Laurie Kleinman Heller 1971

Great job!...Phil Anselmo 1958

I agree!!! Fantastic!! Thanks so much!...Patricia Bowdridge Brimm 1964

Very well done, Bob! Certainly a very impressive groupJoe Carfora 1962

Great job! Nice to see a few of my classmates on the list...Mary Ann Lombardi Imgram 1973

Thank you Bob for all of your effort and for a job very well done. I just watched the
Hall of Fame Video and it brought back fond memories. I have always been proud of Hicksville and
now I am also proud of your work in pulling together those videos/memories!! Walk proudly because
we all appreciate all you do! ThanksDon Engelman 1969

Excellent job! I remember some of the inductees. Impressive. Thank you for sharing.
Fran Wallach Gallo 1961
This is great! Thanks!...Linda Schairer Maksym 1973

Bob awesome, thanks for all your hard workBarbara Leek Favero 1965

Thank you for all your hard work. I enjoyed seeing all the accomplishments of fellow
graduates....Vera Manginelli Capes 1959

Super job!!! Thank you so much for all your hard work and effort in putting this
together for all of us to enjoy!...Stephanie (Rozos) Masters 1965

BobFantastic video. Really enjoyed this project and learned that two of my 1962
grad are in Hall of Fame. Friend, Don Dorsey, spent a lot of time on Senior trip to DC. He taught me
how to bowl and were on several winter/summer leagues. He also was a neighbor of my sister-in-law.
Also, visited him when in military in, forgot, Virginia or North Carolina. So sorry he was so young
when he passed awayElaine Grecz Libert 1962

Thanks. I see a few comments about the video. People like. I think it is good
tooBarry Goldstein 1971

Bob just saw the PPT of our military alums. I served as a captain in the USAF from
1969-1973
Vince Piacenti 1965

BobGod bless you. You are amazing! Thank you for all the wonderful work you do
for us all year long. This tribute to those in the Hall of Fame is absolutely beautiful!...Linda
Faraone Connelly 1960
Dear HixNews
Thanks for the great job all of you are doing vis-a-vis the Hall of Fame video .
If I may I would like to add the names of three brothers who attended and graduated from HHS
BEGINNING IN 1938 AND 1940 AND ENDING IN 1949.
In chronological order:
Samuel Levitt, Editor of the Comet, Class of 1942 Yearbook . Reporter and Columnist for the Comet
newspaper, 1938-42. Vice-president of the Class of 1942.
Member of the Glee Club throughout all JHS and SHS years. A cast member of the senior play in 1942.
Eugene Levitt, band and orchestra member in all JHS and SHS grades playing the bass horn for both
groups 1938-1944. Reporter for the Comet during junior and senior years, 1943-44.
Milton Levitt was on the Junior Varsity and Varsity basketball teams during the last three years at HHS .
He was a member of the Track and Field team during all of his stay at HHS becoming a running broad
jump champion during his last year, having taken second place at the New York State High School track
and field championships in 1949.
All brothers had post high school and college careers on Long Island. Sam as a teacher in the Great
Neck Public Schools. Eugene was an attorney in Huntington. Milton, the only one to stay in what was
his hometown, was a craftsman and business man in Hicksville.
Thanks
Samuel Levitt
SamYou're asking for inclusion of your brothers into the Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. I have
nothing to do with putting former students into the hall as it is a nomination procedure. If you want to
nominate your brothers, here's some information included separately. Understand, too, that they make
only one selection each year. Warm regardsbuffalo bob Casalep.s. glad you enjoyed the video

Awesome! Thanks for your hard work, dedication and for sharingMarsha
Anker Beekman 1971

Thank you...quite impressive and proud to be a graduate of HHS...1964. So

many familiar faces; names representing different years; probably many with siblings who attended
HHSBarbara Walter 1964

Hi BobI finally had a chance to see the hall of fame and the Memorial Day
Veteran presentation. As always you did a fantastic work of art. Thank you again for all you do for
Hicksville High School, Hix News , emails and Hicksville. Thank youBill Canham 1961

Hey BuffGreat job on the videoConey Island Korman 1969

WOW! Great job!...Jeanne Kranz Peterson 1963

BobThanks for sharingfantastic!...Maryann Uebel Blane 1973

BobI think you may also have forgotten Mary 56 & Ed Osborne 57. Check
pleaseJudith Wycoff Neely 1957
JudyThey are not in the high school Hall of Fame...they are in the Hicksville Newsletter Hall of
Fame...two totally different entities. The video features only those in the High School Hall of Fame...
love yah bob

Are you certain of the dates of induction? For example, for Mr. Hogan who
graduated in 1955 you show him being inducted in 1958?...Ken Marcus 1967
The following is directly taken from the school district website...I, too, questioned some of the dates.
Bob

Note back from KenThanks, Bob. I guess some achieved "overnight" fame!

Hello BobFinally had time to look at the "Hall of Fame" video. What a
wonderful display you did. Thank you for taking the time and sharing with us. Much
appreciatedLinda (Van Allen) DeSimone 1967

Great job!!...Paul Pugliani 1967

Your Hall of Fame videonice job. Thank you for all you do. Bill Ross 1959

Thanks for sharing ...Good to see some familiar faces and see those who came
before and after. I went to the old HS building for one year then we were transferred to the new
building....When it was New!!
Great job...Thanks again! Sal Mistretta 1962

A note from Leslie Worley Smithvery nice job on the Hall of Fame
video. There is a major problem because the text used in the frame for my husband, Bob Smith, is
incorrect. When you get a chance, please check it out.

A note sent to Bob Smith class of 1963...I corrected

the text on your Hall of Fame page...check it out...Had to create a whole new video that is at Hyperlink
to Hicksville Hall of Fame smith change https://youtu.be/Cot2dHmNksQ buffalo bob casale
Bob...Thanks for all your help with this. You are an amazing guy and everyone I speak with from the
Hicksville days agree wholeheartedly. Keep the news and those great memories coming, they are
enjoyed by all of Hicksville Nation. Leslie and I are full time Ormond Beach, Florida residents and are
thoroughly enjoying retirement life. We will have company here at Plantation Bay as Mike Del Percio (
Class of 1963) and his bride of 48 years Mary Ann Muller Del Percio ( Class of 1965) will be our

new neighbors as they are moving up the street on December 11, 2015. Small world isn't it!! I
forwarded a copy of the newsletter to them so the subscriber base will be increasing by 2. If you are in
the area, stop bye...Bob Smith 1963

Hyperlink to In Memoriam for class of 1966

https://youtu.be/mjQKswzGTY8

A tribute to those who have passed and a tribute to their lives. love yahbuffalo bob casale

Dear Bob thanks for assembling the video for the deceased from 66.
FondlySteve Goldstein

Wonderful presentation. You put a lot of thought and time into the production and ,
while sad, it is a tribute to all of our former classmates. Many of them were my personal friends. Best
regardsBeth Mangani Knipfing 1961

BobGreat work as alwaysKen Marcus 1967

thanks bob! great job. you are our historian! martin brandfon 1967

Oh my god. I didn't know so many were goneHoward Berkowitz 1966

Great job, as always. Thanks for all your efforts on behalf of HHSPatti
O'Rourke1965

Thank you, BobJim Gorman 1966

BeautifulSandi Notov Katz 1965

1966 Memoriam was well done. Sad to see so many faces I remember back then.
Hope you do something similar for Class of 1967. Too many, too soon in that oneBev Fetz
White 1967

Good morning BobVery well done and very touching. It really hit home to know
that these "kids" were just five years older than me. So very sad. Thank you for sharingGeorge
Wink 1971

Thanks Bob. Wonderful Tribute to those gone much to soon.Maureen

Hannifan Olsen 1966

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
Elssie Bartels Gruebel 1945 and Ronnie Gruebel
Many thanks for the birthday card. Appreciate all the work you guys do with the Alumni news. I was a
member of the original Hicksville Alumni Assoc. Happy to see it going again.
Ellen Boos Bruwer 1954

Roberta Dictor Frankel 1958

and Mel Frankel
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Linda Frimmer Di BLASI (correct spelling please) 1958

Many thanks for remembering my birthday once again. By the way, my wedding anniversary with
my beloved Neil Macindoe is July 14th (Bastille Day!) and I'll try to send you a picture of us on a
separate email. XXX Love to all HicksvilliansLois

Lois Chaber 1960

Penny Creegan & Bob Lomas 1960

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me.

It was much appreciated.

Madeline Bianco DeLouisa 1960

You all are so kind and thoughtful and it's
much appreciated.

Bill Allan 1960

Hugs Eileen Oxenholm Baxter 1961

Tony Genovese 1961

Joan Komar Langlois 1961

Bob, Thank you and the Hicksville Gang for always remembering!

Joe Posillico (1961) & Patti (Bilancia) Posillico 1962

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I always enjoy your
remembering my milestones. Regards to all and keep up the good work.

Ron Taub 1962

Thank you for the card

Pat Montalbano Frattini 1962

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.

Harold and Linda Glazer 1962

Thank you for the great card, and for thinking of me. I always appreciate a good laugh!

Bob Masone 1962

Hi!! Thanks Bob for the card, and for
thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Ken Doris 1963

Thank you for the beautiful card, and for
thinking of us. It was much appreciated.

Ginny Wills Wyer 1963

Judy Topliffe and Sam Brumit 1965

Les Coles 1965

Thank you so much for remembering our 44th wedding anniversary.. The years have been good to us..
We're facing some health issues in the coming months but we'll get through it.. Thanks again and keep
up the great work..

Tom Gill 1966 & Peggy Moldovak Gill 1967

Anne Kappel and Frank Byrne 1967

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Lorraine Tully 1967

Dianne Gunnigle Burkhardt 1968

Thank you. Another year older but still on this side of the grass. Happy Holidays!!

Loretta McMahon McLaughlin 1966

Dear Bob, and to all the other folks who crank out the HixNews -- Many thanks for remembering my
birthday, and especially for doing do with the humorous e-card. Wishing the best to all of you!

David M. Blaszkowsky 1979

Always appreciate the birthday wishes. Here's to a wonderful holiday season for all!

David Rubin 1982

Susan Donner and Rod Merkler 1968

Email Address Changes

Hello editorsJust wanted to give you my new e-mail address. It is (Concealed). I

missed a couple of newsletters, but my husband Dennis forwarded them to me. Thank you for the great
job you do with the newsletters. RegardsCatherine Arico Joannides 1961

HixNewsPlease change my e-mail address to (concealed). Thank youLynn

Clock 1965

Internet
Bunny Pollack is requesting access to the following spreadsheet:
HixNews Members * Open sharing settings
Bunny
Anyone who has the link can view the file HixNews Members.

Best, Henry
Hi BobI didn't get November's Hicksville news letter thank youBob Uhlich 1957
Editor notereceived the same note from Charlie Cava Class of 1955
Bob /Charlie
Please bookmark the following hyperlink

http://hixnews.com
The newsletter is on our website that is always up and running. Click the above hyperlink and you
should go directly to the newsletter and that will happen every time you click on the hyperlink.
Thanks
buffalo bob Casale

In The News
Did any of you guys know this??? I received it from one of the Vets on our Vietnam
Confirmed list of namesJoe Carfora

I was not aware of this tradition....

While participating in "Cleaning of the Stones" at the National Cemetery in Holly, I noticed a
quarter placed on one of the stones. Later I also noticed a nickel placed on another stone. I was so
touched with this that I took pictures. I googled about the coins and found this out:

A coin left on a headstone lets the deceased soldiers family know that somebody stopped by to pay their
respect.
Leaving a penny means you visited.
A nickel means that you and the deceased soldier trained at boot camp (basic) together.
If you served with the soldier, you leave a dime
A quarter is very significant because it means that you were there when that soldier died.
*********************************************************************************
I never heard of the tradition but upon further investigation discovered the following....
Humans have been leaving mementos on and within the final resting places of loved ones almost from
the beginning of the species. Excavations of even the earliest graves uncover goods meant to serve the
deceased in the next world, such as pottery, weapons and beads.

The earliest known coins date to the late seventh century B.C. As societies began embracing monetary
systems, coins began being left in the graves of its citizens merely as yet another way of equipping the
dear departed in the afterlife. the 'tradition' of soldiers leaving on the headstones of fallen comrades
varying denominations of coins to denote their relationship with the deceased, the earliest reference to
this practice we've found so far dates only to June 2009, when it appeared as a web site post. The version
now commonly circulated in e-mail appears to have been drawn from it, albeit some changes have
slipped in, such as "A buddy who served in the same outfit, or was with the deceased when he died,
might leave a quarter" becoming "By leaving a quarter at the grave, you are telling the family that you
were with the soldier when he was killed."
Despite the claim of this tradition's dating back to the days of the Roman Empire, there's no reason to
suppose that it does. A coin might be placed in the mouth of a fallen
Roman soldier (to get him across the River Styx), but his comrades wouldn't be leaving their money
on his grave, but rather expending it on a funeral banquet in his honor.
buffalo bob Casale

New Readers

Vincent Recine 1965

Susan Pendergast DeFreitas 1978

Passages

I heard that Joe Hecker died, not sure if its truePhil Heilman 1966
Can anyone confirm that Joseph Hecker from the class of 1966 has passed away??? Thanks
buffalo bob casale

He was good friends with Allen Frawley, I believe he was hit by a train, and
died. But don't quote me on that. Will be seeing Allen this weekend; will ask him if you would
likeMarilyn Bowles '66
Is there any way of finding out sooner??? I'm almost done with the power point presentation and would
like to add him if confirmed. Thanksbuffalo bob casale
Checked the SS records, which I am pretty good at since I do genealogy, but do not find him, perhaps
being so young and doing odd jobs he may not have had a SS # yet! SorryMarilyn
A return confirmation from Marilyn BowlesJoey Hector passed away about 1970, in North Dakota his
demise was being hit by a train.

Saw my picture and name on you tube video Class of 66 in Memoriam Still
kicking (but not high). Check back next year. Curious as to who gave info that I was deadDominic
Leone 1966
I was looking for responses from your classmates and received the following back from Steve Goldstein.
Bob - Did you include James Malarsky in your deceased list from the class of ' 66? I sang at his
funeral . So young. Also , you may want to check on Dominic Leone, Ann Zadigan , and David
Schillinger. I seem to remember getting notice of their demise, but I could be wrong.
I went to Ancestry, Legacy and another site to see if I could find any notice to support your demise.
Glad you're still around. I have to make an adjustment and will let you know when I get that done. Sorry
for the screw up...buffalo bob casale
Bob
Did you get the news about the passing of Wanda Winebarger. I just found out about it today. Sad to
hear!...Mary O'Shaughnessy 1961
Mary
Thanks for letting me know. I did not hear until you let me know. Went to Facebook and found some
additional information.
with great sadness, I want to share that my mother-in-law Wanda Winebarger Maciol has passed.
Please share if you know her as the funeral arrangements are in this post. Your messages are great
comfort and appreciated.
Randy Zussman

Wanda Carol Winebarger Maciol, Weather bird passed away at the age of 73, on Monday October 5,
2015 in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Born September 4, 1942 in Lenoir, North Carolina, Wanda was
predeceased by William Harry DeVoe and her mother, Kitty DeGroot. Wanda leaves behind 3 children,
4 stepchildren, 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. As a long time nurse at both Northridge
Hospital and Holy Cross Hospital, Wanda always had a knack for creative mastery. Selected to head up
the holiday display competitions--no matter the holiday--each time the displays would become more
elaborate and complex. Like the time she figured out how to make a fully functioning, practically life
sized snow globe that would use a vacuum in reverse to continually blow faux snow around the
elaborate winter wonderland scene she created inside. Many credit make it work as a phrase made
famous on Project Runway, but Wanda had been making things work the whole time. When she got
an idea in her head, she was passionate and persistent in getting it done. Sometimes the things she would
use to get her projects completed would leave you tilting your head sideways, raising a brow, or, often
both. And, anyone who knew Wanda knows she was never one for waste. In fact it seems the rainy
day and what if phrases were coined just for her. Buy Wanda new kitchen utensils and shed stash
them away, saving them for someday. New clothes from a girls day of shopping? Theyll be hidden
away..she wouldnt risk wrecking them and she might need them one day. A greeting card cast aside
by someone? Wanda would keep it because she might have a use for it in one of her multitude of future
art projects. A truly creative sole, Wanda spent a great deal of her time over the past years with her
extensive collection of orchids, acrylic painting, crocheting, knitting, quilting and taking care of a virtual
farm full of animals; including cats, dogs, fish, gerbils, hamsters, guinea pigs, birds, a rabbit, a snake,
lizards and even a chicken!
Family, friends and others whose lives were touched by Wanda are invited to attend a memorial to be
held on Thursday, October 8th, 2015 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. to reminisce, grieve, support one another and,
of course, just chat. The eulogy will be promptly at 7pm, and finger foods and beverages will be
provided throughout. Please join us at the Broward Burial & Cremation, 1801 East Oakland Park Blvd.,
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306. Phone: 954-731-4321. Contributions can be made to the American Society
for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ACPCA) at www.aspca.org/donate. You may also visit at Wanda
Winebarger-Maciol on Facebook.
Please add

James Barone from the class of 1966 to the In Memoriam list. Sorry for the sad news.

Gayle Schoenberg Wenchel

SHANLEY - Gerald J. "Gerry" of Hicksville on November 4, 2015. Retired English Teacher for
Hicksville High School. Beloved husband of Sandra. Loving father of Patrick, Susan Caughey, Terence
and Nicola Stamatinos. Cherished grandfather of 10. Dear brother of Janet Donohue and Dorothy
Bowers. Family and friends may visit at the Vernon C. Wagner Funeral Home, 125 W. Old Country Rd.,
Hicksville, NY on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 PM. Funeral Mass Monday 11:00 AM at St. Ignatius Loyola R.C.
Church, Hicksville, NY. Interment to follow at Calverton National Cemetery, Calverton, NY.

A note from Jim rubinswe have two members of the class of 1967 that we know have
passed

Richard Labanowski
Suffolk, NY

Constance DePaoli Hall

Aguora, CA

A note sent to Joe Carfora

Jim Rubins
Napa, CA

My husband

Jimmy Rady

middle row third from right

graduated from Hicksville HS in 1959. He died in Sept. He was a remarkable man. It was the 3rd
marriage for both of us. So glad I had as much time with him as I did; wish it had been more. Please see
the obituary attached. I dont know if you update your list to show members who have passed away, but
thought Id let you know. Thank you
Jo Ann Rady (Escondido, CA)

Jo Ann
So sorry for your loss. I remember Jimmy from back in the day. He graduated with my sister Eileen
Casale and my step sister Christine Heidt. What class were you in???
Thanks
love yah
buffalo bob Casale
Hi Bob:
I graduated from Edison HS in NE Mpls. in 1966. Ive lived in the San Diego area since 1978 its my
real home. It was the 3rd marriage for both Jim & me. We met at a committee we were on for the
Escondido Downtown Business Assoc. He was a prominent banker & ex-Mayor at that point. I worked
for the City of Escondido as the Economic Development Director. We got together a few days after the
meeting on the pretense of talking business, but we were both attracted. A year & a half later we were
married.
He was famous for things he would say at Council meetings in particular & in the newspaper he had a
sarcastic side and was so intelligent. People still quote him today. I miss him terribly. He was a good
man. One news article called him a cross between a boy scout & Atilla the Hun that was pretty
accurate. Ive had a number of people tell me how he helped them in years past. Funding a childrens
non-profit when no one else would loan, work with the Boys & Girls Club, coaching girls softball
teams for years (he has 2 beautiful daughters), helping people buy their first homes when other banks
wouldnt give them a loan, walking customers from the bank to a start-up investment business down the
street to help the man get clients, and so on. He did many good things but didnt suffer fools, as they
say.
Thanks for telling me about his connection to your family. Take care, you do good work. Love yah back,
Jo Ann
It is with deep sadness that I report the passing of classmate, teammate and friend from the class of
1955. Francis W. Barton passed away on November 7, 2015 in Syracuse, NY. Please add his name to
the 1955 Memoriam list. Thank you for all the great work of your entire staff in keeping us posted each
month of all HHS alumni. Thank you
Bob McWilliams, Class of 1955
A note sent to Steve Goldstein
I sent you the wrong list of those who have passed in 1966 and Roger sent you the right one that I am
forwarding again in case you did not receive.
buffalo bob casale

Class of 1966
Rose Marie Esposito
Stephen W. Francis
Jim Genovese
Joe Guerra
Carol Gwiasda

Donald Walter Hollenbach (Vietnam Nov 22, 1968)

Mike Knipper
Carl Noel Kozma (Vietnam Feb 22, 1969)
John Kulier
Joe Motylenski
Patricia, Oehler (Jan 19, 2013)
Kenneth Payne
Roger Rooman (1971)
Charles W. Smith (2004)
Pennie Wilbur Lillis (2005)
When working on the reunion and you find more who have passed, please forward the names to me
Thanks
buffalo bob casale
BobI do know that Roger Rooman died. I believe in a boating accident in the 70's? ( not sure of the
time frame. ) But, yes, I will forward any info on deceased classmates from 1966. Are there really only
2 casualties of the Vietnam war? I mean that's wonderful if it were really true, because our class was
over 1100. I will be at the Hicksville Alumni dinner dance on 11/21. will you be there too?
See ya
Steve
I live in Augusta, Georgia and the drive is a little long.
There are only two from the class of 1966...overall, there were 16 from all classes that we knew of.
Roger K Rooman
Name:
PFC US ARMY VIETNAM
Service Info.:
7 Apr 1948
Birth Date:
28 Aug 1971
Death Date:
Service Start Date: 24 Mar 1970
Interment Date: 3 Sep 1971
Long Island National Cemetery
Cemetery:
Cemetery Address: 2040 Wellwood Avenue Farmingdale, NY 11735-1211
Section 3c Site 1657
Buried At:
Bob- Does that notice mean that he died as a result of combat in Vietnam? I had heard that he died in
some sort of boating accident while on vacation with his pal, Michael Reid?
Steve
Steve
I went to the virtual wall and searched his name but did not find any listing. I have his brother on the
master mail list and sent a note to get clarification.
Bob

I'm sad to report that my beloved husband, Charlie Horton, class of 1956, died on June 25, 2015.
Susan Horton

People Looking For People

I am looking to locate 2 long lost family members? I remember they lived and went to Hicksville High.
In mid to late 70's. One brother was Steven and the other was Anthony. There was a few years age
difference. Believe Anthony was the older brother. I know the last name was Italian and started with a
"C". Can you offer me any help finding either of them?
Thanks...Bill Peer
Steve A. Cosentino
Hicksville High School, NY 1974-1978
Male, Age 54, Born in November 1960
Single, Caucasian
Latest Address: 46 Page Dr, Hicksville, NY 11801
Email canes7007@gmail.com
Anthony J. Cosentino
Male, Age 53, Born in June 1962
Single, Caucasian
Latest Address: 20 Grape Ln, Hicksville, NY 11801
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please add the name of Lorraine Turrisi class of 1965 to the People Looking for People page.
I'm hoping to fine her.
Thanks
Jeff Walker 1965
Sorry to bother you again. Please disregard my request for adding me on the list people looking for
people regarding Lorraine Turrisi. Found Her. Thanks for your help anyway.
Jeff

Trivia Feedback
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Jimmy the Greek

Sharks and Jets
Moths and Butterflies
Jimmy Rodgers, Hank Williams and Fred Rose
Leo G. Carroll
Cumberland Road

7. Credence Clearwater Revival

8. Charles Atlas
9. Cheta
10. Jacksonville, Florida
Tom Steedman from the class of 1960 got all correct!!!

Videos on the internet

The Coffee Shop
http://biggeekdad.com/2013/10/coffee-shop-witch/
Flag Man
What an undertaking! What a way to honor war heroes! Pretty amazing effort! Flag Man... may be
one of the best videos you watch all year! Never heard about this. What a fantastic story. There are
so many good people out there - why do we only hear about the worst? 1 Life, 1 Flag, 1 Mile

https://www.youtube.com/embed/GJokaiyJNVA
Hope your Christmas is not as dramatic!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuRn2S7iPNU&sns=em
Do you have the In Memoriam video for the class of 1962? If so can you send, me
the link? Thanks so much! Pat Levitin
Strange but the In Memoriam disappeared. I'm redoing the video and should be posted tomorrow. Very
strange love yah bob
Thanks so much. So truly impressive what you are doing. Such talent. Pat
The link to the new video is
Hyperlink to Class of 1962 In Memoriam (494 views)
https://youtu.be/mfMZ6Y0ocEw
I went to You Tube and found the original that was on line for a long time was shut down for a
copyright issue. I used a new song that seems to be okay. love yah bob

Vietnam Memorial Update

Notes sent to Joe Carfora

Is there an amount for the donation? Or do we send what we can. My brother Billy Walsh (class of '65),
served in Vietnam, but has since passed away from an Agent Orange related illness. He was only 52.
Julia Walsh Funfgeld
Barbara/Richard
We have the names Dennis and Edward Adams on the proposed Vietnam Memorial List. Both are
unconfirmed because the information was provided from a source other than a direct source. If you are
related, can you please advise if Dennis and Edward served in Vietnam and the year of their graduation.
Thanks
buffalo bob casale class of 1961
Editor of HixNews
Bob
Dear Bob
I sent you a note on Facebook about Diego Urena (Jesse). I didn't find his name on the wall. Where do I
send His information. This is the 3rd Time. Please let me know if it's too late to Honor him.
love Diana Urena 1961
DianaThe last time you asked, Diego was added.
His name is on the master list...
Hope you are well.
love yah bob
Twist, Charles USA RVN ?
Tysinger, Robert H. USAF RVN ?
Uebel, John F. USA RVN HHS 1967
Uhlich, Richard P., Jr. USA RVN HHS 1962
Ujvari, Jimmy A. USA ? ?

Urena, Diego Jessie USMC RVN HHS 1962

Uss, John, Jr. USAF EUROPE HHS 1966
Uusitalo, Leonard W. USN ? HHS 1970
Hi Bob
Sorrywasn't sure. I just didn't see it on your video. He is suffering with Agent Orange and to
complicate matters, Diego has Parkinson. Thanks for asking about meas good as can be expected.
How are u doing? this has been a crazy year. Please let me know if your coming up this way. Pam
McAlarney is selling her home and will be moving to Florida. Ann Cassese Costantino and Tom are
going to Florida and will return in the Spring...they are well. Mary OShaughnessy Cleary and Tom are
well...Ethel Naso has been back & forth to Dr's for a heart issue. Vinnie Luna has been experiencing
memory loss (like most of us).He looks good otherwise...Barbara is good. I pray you are well....God
Bless....

*************************************

The editors send a huge thanks to all who sent in some bucks to sustain the
distribution of the newsletter via our website. The response was quick and we reached
a plateau quickly that will keep up going for several years. I know there are many more who would have
contributed had we not said please hold off sending any more money. When the time comes again, the
remaining former students can step up to the plate.
Many thanks
Editors @ HixNews

Some notes that were sent along with the contributions followscould not print all

11/13/15
Dear Buffalo Bob
Thanks to you and all the HixNews editors for putting out this enjoyable publication every month. I am
sending in a contribution to the HixNews fund from the 5 Schwartz kids who grew up in the A
section. Our parents were always involved in the Hicksville Schools and Community organizations. Our
mom, Muriel Schwartz was the president of Dutch Lane PTA and Hicksville PTA Council and dad,
Jacques Schwartz ran the Cub and Boy Scout troops in the Dutch Lane area for many years. My family
is now scattered with Scott and Alan living in Colorado; Joe and Lou live in Florida; and I am living in
Syosset.
Thanks again for bringing back memories and catching up with each other in the present with the Hix
News.

Ann Schwartz Arroyo 1965

Pictured Left to Right

Scott 1976, Joseph 1982, Alan 1967, Louis 1973, Ann 1965
Seated is mom, Muriel who will be 90 in 2016

A picture of me visiting the high school in October at the Fifty Year Reunion

Robert Casale
Hyperlink to Teddy Smith Swedalla (263 Views)
http://youtu.be/c5kz0y6HKQQ
Hyperlink to In Memoriam for Class of 1958 (322 Views)
http://youtu.be/LOr04v1RmNU
Hyperlink to Hicksville High Mega Reunions 2000 & 2007 (793 views)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Hyperlink to HHS Class of 1960 In Memoriam (511 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otu9UlULdus
The big car crash of the 1980s (252 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4UjipNIn1Q

Hyperlink to A Short Tour of Bayside (44 Views)

http://youtu.be/CNFRpK2d4_k
Hyperlink to 1964 Fifty Year Photo Gallery Before Reunion (568 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvmyVX7uks
Hyperlink to 2014 5 May Photo Gallery (560 Views)
http://youtu.be/xfvqC_wSXoo
Hyperlink to 1964 Popularity Poll (408 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFVzTknlZ4
Hyperlink to Assault on the USS Liberty 8 June 1967 (282 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (98,656 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA
Class of 1962 Fifty Year Reunion (800 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joyi_5uxlXE
Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans (1032 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFn
byAeyxQ
Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,607 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU
HHS Class of 1963 Photo Gallery (992 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PyCLGeeUU
Hicksville High School 1963 Fifty Year Reunion Preview (716 Views)
https://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v=2fU5MjCjHCQ

Buffalo Bob Casale

Hyperlink to Hicksville Hall of Fame smith change
https://youtu.be/Cot2dHmNksQ

Hyperlink to Great Lakes Pensacola Bremerhaven Cyprus USS Liberty

Skaggs Island (62 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDr6-Bbn4_o
Hyperlink to Hicksville Military June 2015 (345 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_26pgnSICM
Hyperlink to Las Vegas Surprise (48 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPsUsGEOHA8
Hyperlink to HHS 1955 Multi Year & Fifty Year Reunions (201 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pOS4jwFJ0
Hyperlink to In Memoriam Class of 1963 (388 Views)

http://youtu.be/xAekQO9tREw

Hyperlink to look at Buffalo Bob Casale early and in the Navy (99 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77NTog-dbE
Hyperlink to Class of 1959 In Memoriam (317 Views)

http://youtu.be/LKWi_eOVAZM
Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 In Memoriam (376 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAz5U17M9Xw
Hyperlink to Class of 1964 Before Reunion Collage (80 Views)
http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9w
Hyperlink to Class of 1964 In Memoriam (1080 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM
Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY Class of 1961 Reunion 2004 (1,042
Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg_8jDaeEcg

Campaign to Rebuild the Fountain in Kennedy Park, Hicksville, New York

(174 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_yiVnEDQc
Hyperlink to Forty Year Reunion Hicksville Class of 1965 (644 Views)
http://youtu.be/2Xf3MXcEXRQ
Berryman Lane (166 Views)
http://youtu.be/2wQGg1NPhrQ
Robert Casale U.S. Navy career in Pictures (213 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh4Lo3EfnTU
Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler (1,546 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfncbMMu-Q
Down Memory Lane Class of 1962 Reunion Preview (503 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxdTsQHjiI
Mini Photo Tour of Australia (435 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igu3etBRjM&list=UUhyjVpoo4kFmGntWgvnBkWw
Hyperlink to Class of 1962 In Memoriam (494 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWQoCRMn9ms
1963 Hicksville High School Fifty Year Reunion Preview (82 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiZKQMzoYi0
Hyperlink to 1963 Fifty Year reunion (30 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_iSqm9XxYw