Thanks for reading the latest edition of our MHS Class of 1976 blog.
While we did not have a formal reunion celebrating #45 there were a few gatherings that will be shown on this blog.
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Remembering Doug Collums who sadly passed away in June of this year.
I have been unable to find an obituary but I am sure everyone would like to keep
his family in their thoughts.
Lenny Frost sadly passed away in August, here is his obituary.
Please continue to keep his wife Judy in your thoughts.
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Condolences also to our classmate Lori Garabedian Meccia on the passing of her husband, Alan. Many of you know Alan, he was in the Class of 75. He will be missed.
Please keep Lori and their family in your thoughts.
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A Celebration of Life was held for Kevin Mariani at the home of his brother
John and wife Nancy in July -
Attendees from our class included John Baker, Karen Beley, Irene Bader,
Joe Fagan and Lynn Savino
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From Jim Goodwine -
"The Mahwah class of 76 held a small reunion at the Mahwah Bar and Grill this past Saturday (August 21). In this picture I am with John Mariani, brother of our classmate Kevin, his wife Nancy Reavely, sister of our classmate Tom, and their daughter Grace. Sadly our classmates Kevin and Tom have passed away but it was an honor to have this family at our reunion. I was fortunate enough to be classmates with both Kevin and Tom from first grade at Immaculate Conception school through our graduation at Mahwah high school. I didn’t have the first grade class picture but below is the third grade class picture. You’ll see Kevin and Tom in the last row on the right. And then there is the picture from our senior class where I’ve circled Kevin in the middle of the picture and Tom in the front row at left. We miss you guys!"
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More photos from the informal reunion on August 21 -
Ada Cochran, Mike Grattini
Front: Patty Menz, Paul Lange and Lynn Savino
Front row: Paul Lange, Jim Goodwine, Jim Bush
Front row: Jim Goodwine, Patty Menz, Lynn Savino, Paul Lange, Mike Grattini
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A classmate who didn't want her name credited shared these thoughts....
"July 2021 But since today Mondelez which was formerly Nabisco is closing. We were the first CLASS NOT TO GO!! Tours were stopped. To this day I regret it.
Also, did you know that our class was the first to graduate as Mahwah High School instead of Mahwah Junior-Senior High. 7th and 8th grades."
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A note from Mark Hansen:
Mark Hansen (MHS '77) is a tour guide at the
Ulysses S. Grant Cottage National Historic Landmark in Wilton, N.Y.
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From Lynn Savino -
Awards ceremony at the Hyundai Dealership in Mahwah~
As a Trustee of the John F. Carty Memorial Scholarship Fund I was
invited to this ceremony honoring Mahwah Alumnus Rick DeSilva, Jr. as
Time Dealer of the Year. As part of the award, Rick was able to donate
to local charitable organizations.
Mrs. Carty,
Roger Remo and I accepted a check from Rick for $4,000.
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From Philomena DePalma -
Here are some "animals of the western Colorado high country, just don't feed them!"
"That's why we love it here!"
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Happy Grandfather (or Bampi as he is lovingly called),
Mike Cummings shared these photos with his grandchildren:
Mike and Granddaughter Camie
Mike and New Grandson Grant
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TJ Wilks and Debbie Demeduk welcomed new grandson, Lucas in May.
He joins siblings Ben and Zoe.
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Cathy Swickle Johnson shares these photos of her grandchildren:
The photos of Jacob and Ariel and Raegan were taken at one of the
most recent Eagles' losses...!!! Despite the Eagles' loss, the Basch's
had a wonderful time!
And here is Cathy's newest grandchild and her daughter Beki:
The photo of Beki and Noam Joni is one of my favorites and just
goes to show Beki's immediate grasp on motherhood. She is smitten beyond
belief,
as is daddy, Brian...and all of us!
Noam was born on a Saturday morning, August 21 and
is joined by big doggie-sister, Evie!
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John Sepp, Jim Schattschneider, Paul Hydrean and Jack Lansing got together in northern NY for their annual reunion.
John says, "Our golf games haven’t improved!"
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Donner Tevis shares some photos:
This is JJ the 20 year old horse with Kinley & Tegan and Donner's husband Morrill
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Donner also shared these pictures:
On her 63rd birthday
Another great day riding, looking for stray cows
And...there was no gas available! July 2021
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"Clearing trails for 4h poker ride fundraiser. Willy the horse was my atv this year."
After 24 years we finally did vows
on a boat in Mexico
and have a legal marriage license."
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The 2021 John Carty Scholarship Golf Outing - Class of 76 Participants
Jeff Reisel, Jeff Vandemark, Jim Bush, Lynn Savino, John Baker,
Mike Dooley and John Dolan
photo credit to Zarcone Photography
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For her tireless work with the John Carty Scholarship Golf Outing for 25 years,
Lynn Savino was recognized with this plaque. Congratulations Lynn!
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Celebrating Patty Menz's birthday in May are:
Front - Todd Cochran and Jim Goodwine
Back - Jean Branna, Patty Menz, Paul Lange and Lynn Savino
Photo taken at Palaia Winery in Highland Mills, NY
Photo Credit: Ada Cochran
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On September 24, 2021 lots of folks gathered at the Mason Jar in Mahwah
to have a visit with John Reda who came into town.
I will label the folks' names below each photo.
Thanks to Lynn Savino for sending the photos!
Todd Cochran, Susie Bernhart, Lynn Savino, Paul Lange,
John Baker, John Reda
Todd Cochran, Susie Bernhart, John Reda, Lynn Savino,
Paul Lange, John Baker
Susie Bernhart, Jim Goodwine, Lynn Savino,
Todd Cochran, Paul Lange
John Baker, Jim Goodwine, John Reda, Lynn Savino,
Todd Cochran, Susie Bernhart
Guy Fava and Dwight Tevis
Marcus Spatidol and Margot Fava
Paul Lange, John Baker, Jim Goodwine John Reda, Lynn Savino
Todd Cochran, Susie Bernhart
Paul Lange, John Baker, Jim Goodwine, John Reda, Lynn Savino
Todd Cochran, Susie Bernhart
Glenn Kaplan and Ken Meccia
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Another classmate get-together was held this month for a Birthday Bash.... with thanks to Lynn Savino for the info and photos, photo credits also to Mike Grattini.
"We had a great time!
It was a multiple birthday celebration, Mike Grattini, Lidwin Goodwine, Steve Lamoreaux, Jim Goodwine and Paul Lange.
Bob McCrimlisk and his wife Karen joined us, Bob is a 76er but went to Don Bosco. We all know him from Immaculate Conception."
Here are some photos from the celebration:
A very cool storm blew through while we were celebrating.
Paul Lange, Lynn Savino and Todd Cochran
Patty Menz, Jim Goodwine and Bob McCrimlisk
Jim made pizza burgers!
Group shot 1:
Standing- Steve Lamoreaux, Jim Goodwine, Lynn Savino, Todd Cochran,
John Baker, Bobby McCrimlisk
Sitting- Mike Grattini, Patty Menz, Paul Lange
Bob McCrimlisk, Karen McCrimlisk, Patty Menz, Jim Goodwine, Mike Grattini, Steve Lamoreaux
Group Shot 2
Standing: Steve Lamoreaux, Jim Goodwine, Lynn Savino, Todd Cochran, John BakerSitting- Mike Grattini, Patty Menz, Paul Lange
And finally, Mike Grattini, Steve Lamoreaux, John Baker, Paul Lange, Todd Cochran
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That is it for this edition. If you wish to submit anything to future editions or have any ideas for the blog, feel free to contact me at mahwahhighschool1976@yahoo.com
Stay safe and healthy, everyone! All the best for the rest of 2021. The next edition will be posted in March 2022 and as usual, I will email/post so that everyone
knows the deadline for submissions.
Thanks to everyone who submitted news and photos. Remember there is a class group on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/47889678341 and there is a group called You Know You're From Mahwah If... that is at
if you'd like to be part of the conversations.
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Signing off from Canada,
Sue
p.s. It drives me nuts that Google reformats even though during preview it looks fine. After I have worked to make the blog flow nicely stuff just repositions magically so again I apologize for wording and photos not showing up as centered like I want them to...it is beyond my control and if you know me, you know that this really does annoy me. 😎
