AUGUST 2014 VOLUME 14 ISSUE 11 www.hixnews.com

Dear Hix News,Here is Barbara DiBella Dowd, a friend of mine from high school and me.The 2nd picture is my husband Bill and I.Sherrie Pro�e Davis 1962

....I haven’t been receiving my newsletter for some time now.Please make sure that I’m still on the list. Thanks.Judith Karish Rycar 1969 Hi Judith, The reason you have not been getting the monthly announcements is that you have decided to opt-out of being direct added to Google groups. You can, however, subscribe to the HixNewsletter by using the Google subscription box in the upper-left of our homepage at:   http://hixnews.com/ Best, Henry

Hi Editors…Lizz Munkel Lester here from HHS 1957. I noticed that in "People looking for People”... Linda Frimmer 1958 ….is looking for Agnes Arthofer 1957... but in the Memoriam page ….I’ve noticed Agnes Arthofer is listed as Passed away. Is there any way you can notify Linda Frimmer of this?Thank You SincerelyLizz Munkel Lester

Dear Linda Frimmer,We have been informed that Agnes Arthofer (1957) had passed away.She is listed in the "In Memoriam" section of our HixNews website.Condolences.Henry

A note back from Linda Frimmer…Thank you so much for theinformation…. Linda

Hi HixNews,I found Bonny Muck ‘62 a while back but forgot to tell you. You can take my entry o� your “looking for” list. She’s now Bonny Robinson and her email is (concealed) . I guess you should get her permission before you hand that out.Kim Allen 1962

Thanks for the update, Kim. Our policy is not to reveal anyone's email without their permission. I shudder to think how much teasing Bonny su�ered in school for her maiden name. Best Henry Lichtenstein

Bonnie Muck1962

Kim Allen1962

HiI'm a member of the class of 1964 and was hoping to �nd that a 50th reunion had been organized. I'd be willing to serve on a committee and do my part. I'm living in New Haven, CT and still working fulltime teaching nursing. The only person I've been in touch with is Marlena Borst Hamann who was living on Long Island when I spoke with her a few years ago. I'm interested in �nding Brenda Burchard & Yvonne Kerne also in the class of 1964Jill Berlenbach Strawn1964

Marlena Borst Hamann1964

Brenda Burchard1964

Yvonne Kerner1964

Jill Berlenbach Strawn1964

Hi Jill,We do not have any info for Brenda Burchard or Yvonne Kerner, although David Kerner '69 is one of our members. Perhaps David is Yvonne's younger brother? If you joined our membership (it's free of charge),we could put you in touch with David Kerner and add your inquiry about Brenda and Yvonne to our"Looking for People" list. Please let me know if you want to become a member of HixNews.BestHenry 1959

To David Kerner class of 1969…HixNews has a request from a 1964 graduate who is looking for Yvonne Kerner. Are you related to Yvonne??? Please let me know. Thanks.Bu�alo Bob Casale A note back from David… NO!!!

Editor Note… thank you, David!!!!

I just wanted to let you know that there’s a photo of me, Joe Platt (incorrectly labeled Jack Platt) in the top part of the birthday section of the May newsletter. There is also a photo of Jack Platt, correctly labeled, further down in the birthday section. BTW…my birthdate is 2/15/47.Joe Platt 1964

JoeI'm confused. I see only one picture of Jack Platt in the June issue. I had you down for May 10 as a birthday. I changed it to February 15. What year did Jayne graduate? The closest I come up with is Jeanne Goodman Keliher who graduated in 1965. She is married to Richard Keliher from the class of 1964. Please advise.ThanksBu�alo bob

Bob…this is some clari�cation for you:The Jack Platt/Joe Platt confusion is in the June newsletter. It is next to the picture of Peggy Werner Petrone (1966) The photo to the left of Peggy is me (Joe) but the name is incorrectly listed as Jack Platt.   Further down there is a photo of Jack Platt who really is Jack Platt (1969).   Re Jayne Kelleher was in the class of 1964.HOPE THIS IS HELPFUL!!!!

HelloI was a teacher at the Junior and Senior

High from 1964 to 1997. My �rst year I had a

student, Rita LaRocca (’70), in my 7th grade

class. After graduation we stayed in touch

while she worked in the children’s section at

the Hicksville Public Library. I know her

brother Joe became a teacher and died very

young. The last time I spoke to Rita she

called to say she was married and was going

into the Peace Corps with her husband. That

was in the mid 70s. I have searched for her in

Classmates, on Face Book and Google with

now luck, and was wondering if you might

have any information about her. I sure would

like to know what has happened to Rita.

Thank you.

Joseph E. Scalia

"Still crazy after all these years...”

A note from Art Lembke…Good morning.Wanted to share the following article for which Ray was interviewed about his favorite shops, restaurants and cultural spots in Manhattan. Here's the link:http://www.mybestaddressbook.com/en/interview/ray-ehscheid/#.U58F9y-Xt3LBestArt Who is Ray? Thanks Bu�alo Bob

Ray is my Nephew! If you ever go to Manhattan, you may want to check some of these places out, he has very good taste.Art

I was saddened when I learned of the passing of Artie Clemenz in the June newsletter. To me Artie was a quiet fellow who always had time for anyone and one of the best ball handlers and playmakers on a basketball court that I had the good fortune to know and play with. Although we did not socialize a lot, (I was a year behind him) we both played on the Trinity Lutheran church basketball team on Nicholi Street for a number of years. Along with my brother, cousin and friends who also attended Hicksville High we posed a formidable team. The Hicksville High varsity team found that out in 1961. Whenever Art had the ball, we knew it was in good hands. His sportsmanship, sense of fair play and competitiveness will always stand out in my memory of him.

Brian L. Maas, Class of 1962

Have plans been �nalized with a date, place and time as yet? Please respond with info.Thanks for all you do.Pat McNeil Liptak

Artie Clemenz Brian L. Mass - 1962

Pat McNeil Liptak

Bob,Is there a list of people

attendingthe1964reunion?Thanks,Bob Karen

A note to Stephanie Schlegel, class of 1968Please give me your sister's email address. We have her on the master list for the Hicksville Newsletter with no email address. Plus can you tell what her birthday day is. We have her down for July with no date.ThanksBu�alo Bob Casale

Hi Bu�alo Bob Casale,My sister is Judy Schlegel, class of 1966.  She changed her name decades ago to Sully Bonn and lives in the Boston area. The latest email address I have for her is (concealed). Her birthday is July 11, 1948.  Good luck with everything.Stephanie (Schlegel) Manning 1968

Judy Schlegel1966

Stephanie (Schlegel) Manning

1968

HelloI thought that a possible nominee for the HHS hall of fame would beLorraine Bracco, class of ’72

She graduated Hicksville High and went on to become an “A” list Hollywood actress. She’s probably kind of hard to get hold of.RegardsPeter Arena 1973

Thanks for the monthly email but the introduction on this one put a smile on my face. Check out the "Biographical Sketches" submitted by HHS alumni. Send us yours for inclusion in the Newsletter. Please include an old and a current picture. For us class of 59ers isn't and old and current picture the same thing?Jed Schaiman 1959

Jed, The announcement is largely boilerplate, which is updated to re�ect the current status of the publication. The wording "old and current" means a picture from your high-school days and a recent picture of you to show how you have aged. Best Henry Lichtenstein

Henry Lichtenstein

Jed Schaiman 1959

Hi Bob,I �nally got a chance to view this wonderful tribute you paid to our Vietnam KIA’s, plus Kevin Kolm who was killed in Iraq.

Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veteranshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ

It’s very sobering, particularly when you read how and when each of them died and how many of them were killed soon after they began their tours.  All of us, as Veterans, can say “There but for the Grace of God go I”.  All of us who served during the Vietnam War Era and are still here to enjoy our families, friends and life’s experiences are truly fortunate and can truly understand the price paid by these HHS Alumni, who never had a chance to enjoy the same experiences.  They died so young.You’re a very dedicated guy, Bob and we’re fortunate to have you among us.  Thanks for another Wonderful Job!!All the best,Joe

P.S.  I’m also going to share this with the Levittown Vietnam War Group, both via email to its leaders and on their Facebook group, as three of our graduates were Levittown residents who they are also honoring through their Memorial e�orts.  Bob McDevitt, the group leader who I had the pleasure to meet recently, as he lives near me in Florida, is currently driving north and is tracing all 37 names of the Levittown residents who are on the Vietnam Wall in Washington as part of his trip.

Buf…FYI…feedback received so far from the Levittown group on my post of your Memorial Day tribute. McDevitt is their group leader and Vogt is their Facebook coordinator…Joe

I've copied Bob Casale for this note so he'll see your message. Sorry to hear it's raining in Woodstock as that's a beautiful place this time of year.  Our relatives who now live in LWR, and attracted us here, lived there years ago and while we weren't at the Woodstock event in the 60's we've seen the area many times.  Hope your weather improves, but with Hurricane Albert heading your way, that may be doubt-ful for the 4th.  It skipped us here in Florida giving just a whisker of rain. Joe

Bob McDevitt Charlei Vogt

Thanks Joe for posting for us, very good tribute the men from Hicksville who gave all. May they all rest in peace. Also I liked the cartoons at the beginning showing the parties verses the ultimate price paid for Memorial Day. I thimnk more and more are forgetting what it is all about, but I hope I’m wrong.....

Hi Joe, we are in Woodstock NY and it is raining very hard here at the camp site. I thought the video you posted was outstanding and please pass that onto Bob for me. It really highlights what Memorial Day is truly all about.Bob McDevitt

A note to Sandy Brindisi…Can you tell me when Dena Grieshaber graduated? I'm using some material from Facebook in the newsletter and found her name but cannot �nd out any details. Appreciate what you can tell me.love yahBu�alo Bob Casale I think 1981 Bob.  She turned 33 this past April. xoxo Sandy

Thanks Bob for your continuing e�orts to bring back the memories of our high school years. Even though I didn't attend the 2004 Reunion, it was enjoyable to see the event on video.Thanks again for everything that you do.Bill Canham 1961

Dear 1961 Classmatesand Others...I just �nished loading a Video that was taken at the Reunion we had back in 2004. It was an odd year reunion, 43 years, but was well accepted by the majority of the class. If you want to view the video, go to

Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 Reunion 2004:http://youtu.be/bg_8jDaeEcg

Enjoylove yahBu�alo Bob Casale

Bob…this was so

great!  You did a

wonderful job.  It

brings back so many

memories. Thank you

so much.....you are

truly a sincere

dedicated man.

Hugs…Janet Emery

O’Conner 1961

Thank you soooo much Bob for the video, it was great.  You put so much time into keeping your classmates happy. It was great seeing and hearing Dennis Naso, Almost forgot how funny he was. Thanks againGinny Kolenik Doherty 1961

Thanks, Bob.

Ken Schumann1961

Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 Reunion 2004:http://youtu.be/bg_8jDaeEcg

Thank you,Bob.

Eileen Toner Kessler1961

Thanks for sharing!

Mary BiroshJohnson1966

Thanks Bob.What a di�erence 10 years makes, right?   Hope to make another ten years.  Some of our classmates are no longer with us..

Frank Tiringer 1961

Bob,I loved it-Never realized how much I made faces (animated) I am.  You did a great job.  Happy Fathers DayShelly Heyman Baron 1961

BobGreat job on the class of 1961 video of the 2004 reunion. Hopefully, we will have enough material for you to do one for the 1964 reunion being held in September of this year.  Thanks for all you do for us.John Maniec 1964

Great video!!  Nice work Bob.

Hugs!

Ricki McKenna (Pollak) ’62

Although I graduated in 1973,

I enjoyed your video. It's nice that everyone gets

together, shares memories & what looks like a wonderful

meal... Also Happy Father's Day...

Janis Wood 1973

Hi,First I want to thank you for forwarding my e-mail to Val Pakaluk. I plan to visit her in Florida in October as long as God does not laugh at my plans.Joyce Thorburn Jurgensen 1967

Hi BobThanks for the link to the In Memoriam tribute for the class of 1964. I am changing my e mail address so would you please change it on your contact lists. The new address is (concealed)ThanksHoward Bell 1968 Editor’s note… Howie…Go to the home page… http://hixnews.com In the Google box on the left, type in your new email address and hit submit. Henry Lichtenstein will take care of making the change. Regards. Bu�alo Bob

Note back from Howie… Thanks Bob, all taken care of…Howie

A letter from Mike Regan, Class of 1966: Just To Share, Some years back, about 3:00 AM or so on a Christmas Morning, I found myself alone with thoughts of all the great guys I had served with while an infantryman with the 3rd Marines up around Vietnam's DMZ in '68... With special regard to those many who were lost in combat. And, yes, thoughts, too, of my parents (My father was a WW II Vet) who had passed on not so long ago...Depressing time, indeed... Granted, I was tanked up on a six-pack of Guinness and found myself staring at an 'ole typewriter in the corner of the room. No computer in those days, so I pulled out the dusty ink cartridge, rammed a fresh one in place and, simply put, began writing whatever came to mind. As you can guess, I was in a bit of a stupor and the words �owed out as free as a new found breeze... Even found some humor in a bad situation... The �rst thought, and memory, that came to mind before punching the keys was a childhood one. Each Easter our rather large family of eight would visit the grave-site of mom’s brother, Ensign John J. McCourt, here at Long Island's Holy Rude Cemetery. At a very young age, I was fascinated by watching the sadness and total despair of others who were also there while my parents, especially my mom, went about business (Including prayer & tidying up the site) as happy as larks in a tree. It was as if they were aware of something few could comprehend. That her brother, a WW II Navy Fighter Pilot who had lost his life in the closing months of the war, and all the others were somehow, someway, O.K… That there was much, much, more to this life that has yet to be touched on or tapped into. And, of course, the enormous possibilities that "Do Exist"... To swipe a quote from Bobby Kennedy: "Some People Dream Of Things That Exist And Say, "Why...?" Others Dream Of That Which Does Not Exist And Say, "Why Not...?" To make a long story a bit longer, thought I'd share, and enclose below, that story and the possibility (CARES) presented in the story’s conclusion… Hope yourselves, and anyone else out there who has lost a loved one or friend, �nd some share of both hope and solace in the words. No doubt, some may think me quite the nut case but, screw it,... I some-times wonder if a teenager named Christopher Columbus was a bit tanked up (Not sure if Guinness existed in those days) while he stared through a telescope, watched the 50 foot mast of a sailing ship slowly sink into the horizon and came to realize that something out there was curved. By Golly...! The World Is Round...! And, of course, the most respected intellects of the time hung up on their "world is �at" de�nition wrote him o�. At least for a while...Do I believe that CARES represents a viable possibility...? And do I believe that some would think of the scenario asabout as goof-ball, ridiculous and unbelieving as it can get...? The answer to both is yes... Do I really give a hoot what those representing the latter think...? NopeAfter all, "Even We Marines Can Get Philosophical at times"Sincerest of regards & Semper Fidelis(Always Faithful)

Mike Regan 1966

http://hixnews.com/bios/mike_regan.htm

Editor’s Note: Although there was no link to the story referenced in Mike’s letter, he is featured in this month’s Alumni Bio section on the main page. Click on this link:

www.salmistretta.com

HI ALL..Thank you for all the postings and info. It is great to hear of all the activity and necessary to hear of the loss of our classmates. I can still sense the halls of HHS and the fun times we had there. I am still in contact with a few pals from the OLD days. Right now my partner/husband Je� Jelineo and I are in Palm Springs enjoying what I call semi-retirement. We were married in 2011 in NYC at City Hall and split our time between NY & Palm Springs.Je� is retired almost 2 years and I am still singing and acting when I can. We love it here although this time of year is HOT! I have been very active in fund raisers and concerts and recently did  a fun cabaret show at the Rancho Mirage CVRep with veteran Broadway actors,Alix Korey & Janene Lovullo. It was a blast andSOLD OUT!I had hip replacement a few years ago and that set me back a bit, but am �ne now.As I approach my 70th Birthday I have been re�ect-ing somewhat on things past although not lingering too long there. The Highlights include so many fond memories of HHS and my time there and all I learned about myself and my profession. No kidding that theatre experience had a profound e�ect on my career and work. Kay Fletcher was the Speech teacher who was in charge of  and directed the productions.She was a main force in my developing as an actor. She was encouraging and focused me not only into

understanding the theatre as an art but she opened a creative world that was amazing, fun, and productive. She referred me to Ithaca College her Alma Mater and that was the tipping point for my under-standing what a professional in the theatre really has to concern himself with. It was a perfect match and a perfect next step from what I learned at HS. It is still an amazing College. My EVITA colleague, Patti LuPone's, son went there recently.I now coach and teach students of HS age locally who are aspiring performers. And I, many times, refer to my past High School self and how thrilling it was to discover the abilities and talents that are waiting to pop

out. I also perform with them and try to imbed a work ethic and understanding of what I learned as a veteran Broadway actor and singer. They are percep-tive and gifted and so desirous to hear and learn.It is very uplifting for me. So the root of all these many years of performing and touring andexperiences once only a glimmer in my fantasies on Alexander Avenue  were born on the stage and classrooms of HHS. I am so glad to read your postings and although I haven't been back to Long Island in many years,I recall my years there Very Fondly.

All the Best to all ALUMNI!!BREAK  A LEG!XXXXX

Sal Mistretta

Here are a fewthings I wasinvolved without here...

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I am not playing golf anymore, but I did enjoy it. (I'm not driving anymore either.)Harvey Weiss 1947

p.s. To be able to dance like those nuts after 63 years is quite a feat (sic).Thanks Harvey and Shirley Weiss

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. I was able to celebrate my 80th with family and friends, many of them graduates of HHS. We enjoyed talking about old school chums and great memories. Your card helped bring back a lot of those great memo-ries, and was very much appreci-ated!!Bob Birk 1952

Dear HixNewsThank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was very thoughtful of you. How do you keep track of all these birth-days? I'm having a Happy First-Of-The-Season-Hurricane on my birthday. Thanks, againJeanne Goettelmann LaPointe 1959

Thanks for that fun anniversary card, Buf! Trish and I have been married for nine years, but we have been a couple (of nuts) for thirteen years together.We appreciate yourthoughtfulness.Best,Henry 1959

Hi Bob, Thank you for the "gentle" reminder of a year gone by and good thoughts for this year of life.

Kathy McDonald Corey 1960

Although I'm not one of your classmates (my husband is Mike Bisaccio from the class of 1961). I'm very touched that you would remember my birthday and I thank you so much for the thought.Terry Bisaccio 1961 (married to Mike Bisaccio 1961)

Thanks so much, it's great to think of Hicksville memories each year when these cards arrive.Marcia Rubenstein Pollack 1958

Bob and the gang, Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.Laura & Murry Dalaimo1959

Thanks guys - Have great memories of July 4th on Long Island.Eileen Greenberg Ingala1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I am truly sorry I could not make the 1963 50th reunion. I was required to be in Fort Worth, Texas that weekend.Bob Wayne (Chernok) 1963

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. 39 years and count-ing!Carrie & Tony Bellacera 1966Dear HixNews EditorsThank you for the birthday card. You all are so kind and considerate!June Drummond DeBaun 1968

Dear HixNews,Thank you so very much for your e-card and birthday wishes! I really appreciate it. 65 years old! I can't believe that it's been forty-seven years since high school gradua-tion! My 97 year-old dad can't believe that his son is eligible for Medicare! Thanks for all you do for Hicksville and our graduates!Martin Brandfon 1967

Dear Bob and sta�,Thank you for your e card and good wishes on my "milestone" birthday.  You're doing a wonderful job keeping our alumni connected via the monthly newsletter and reminding us of the good times we all shared back in the day!  SincerelyNancy Engelman Glick 1967

Dolores Etzel Frey 1956Maria Gargano DiPasquale 1983 Thanks for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I loved the card.Joanne Ganz 1971

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was muchappreciated. 44 yrs & counting!Dianne Gunnigle Burkhardt 1968 and Martin Burkhardt 1963

Linda Parrella Ruggierio 1973

Nancy AlfanoO’Geary Smith

1966

Gayle Schoenberg Wenchell

1966

Bunny Miller Pollack 1961

Frank and Mary Ann Vallina Smith 1961

Linda Sheil 1962

Vikki & Robert Pietras1962

Adele Hermann Ziegler (1965) and John Ziegler 1963

Shelley Garb & Phil London 1968

Warren Alfano 1968 &Judy Pugliese Alfano

1970

Cli� Schilling andLeona O'Hanley Schilling

1963

Myra Rosen Fox &Stewart Fox1965

Thank's again…anothergood one....Thank YouWalter “Buddy” Weber1963

Thanks BufBob and the gang at HixNews. It’s one I’d like to forget!Art Pardo 1962

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Keep up the good work on the monthlynewsletters. So long from Wolfeboro, New HampshireLouis Siracusa 1968

As Joanne and I are vacationing in Ireland, I am happily surprised to see a birthday card from you. Thanks.Ken Arnold 1965

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Go Comets!!!Hal and Barbara Marx Smith 1963

Judy Diamond (Class of ‘71) and Dennis Hendrickson (Class of ’70) have begun to equip a children and teens library at Youth Haven, a home for abused and seriously neglected kids in Southwest Florida.  Starting with 200 volumes of the coolest books, and some literature, Judy and Dennis have placed books for kids of all ages and interests in the two residential buildings, books for smaller children in the counseling center, and a variety of easy reads, latest craze, and teen self help books in the Drop In Center for runaways. “Our work has just begun. We plan on having 1000 books in place by year's end.  Space will be the only thing that stops us.  Upon completion, the following plaque will be placed at Youth Haven…

‘These books are dedicated in loving memory toMr. Neil O'Doherty, Beloved teacher, mentor and friend!

By his grateful students… Hicksville High School,Hicksville, Nassau County, New York 11801’”

Judy Diamond, Hicksville High School Class of 71, inputs the book inventory prior to the opening of the new Library for Children and Teens at Youth Haven, Naples, Florida. Youth Haven is a home for abused and seriously neglected or abandoned children. A few days ago the Library was �nally installed in it's permanent locations, the boy's and girl's cottages. (Judy Diamond has a write-up about the Library on her Facebook page.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjj9VKKSV2g&feature=youtube_gdata_player

Back to the 50’s!A neat look back to the 50’s for the older folk. The kids might remember some of the stu� and get a kick out of peering back at the past. Click the link below. Otto Gabrielsen 1964

http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2014/06/scenes-from-d-day-then-and-now/100752/

These are very cool!Click on the link below and then click on the photo to change from 1944to today and back againTom Phon 1960

Here are some neat videos...Volkswagen Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHixeIr_6BMElephant Rescue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTHsyIQI2L0Bird and the snake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Yjdf3woXl8&list=TLYwdRPlGiqX9G0Z4LpN9IepECWF-3vtixNine Quarters and a Dollar Bill: http://biggeekdad.com/2012/06/nine-quarters-and-dollar-bill-act/

Class of 1965 Reunion! I have been talking with a few class members about our proposed upcoming 50th reunion. Thoseinvolved with our 40th are not interested in chairing our 50th. The following are scenarios for areunion...what appeals to you? Send a response to Elin Fischman Lawrence at: elawrlaw@sbcglobal.net #1--Reunion on LI at a restaurant on a Saturday evening- need a chairperson/volunteers to arrangethe place, etc. #2 - A short 3-5 day cruise out of FLL or Miami - can be arranged with a travel agent or cruise line. #3- Many members of our class live in the SE part of the US- arrange a dinner in Florida at arestaurant or facility for Saturday night and other activities, cocktail party, beach party at someone’splace in FL. I live part time in Fort Lauderdale and would be happy to host a gathering if the #'sare not too large. My condo building does have a large party room and catering facilities if theresponse was over 50 people. #4- do nothing I would love to hear from classmates and what they would like to do for this special reunion. Pleasewhen you email tell me where you live, your choice of venues and time of year you prefer. My sister had her 50th a few years ago on LI. The cost was $109 /night for the hotel and the dinner was $98/pp plus travel costs and other meals over the weekend. The class of 1964’s reunion this year costs are $125 for the dinner and $145.95/night at the hotel. Feel free to send this on to others in the class who do not get HIX news.Elin Fischman Lawrence ’65elawrlaw@sbcglobal.net

Dear Class of 1965,There is a pending Fifty Year Reunion to be held sometime in 2015. Response to Elin's request to know who will attend has not been tremendous. If you think you can or know you will attend, please send a note along to Elin at: elawrlaw@sbcglobal.netI put together a short power point presentation that has many pictures from the 40 year reunion back in 2005. Just looking at the glow on the many faces as they met their classmates after many years is heartwarming. The same result could be what happens at your "Fifty Year Reunion." I'm sorry that I could not put names to many faces.I sent out several requests along with some pictures asking for con�rmation of who was who. Too few responses prompted me not to include names now.As you view the presentation, should you know someone, please let me know via email bufbob@juno.comThe presentation is only 21 frames and takes about �ve minutes to view. If you know someone in any of the pictures, and plan to respond to me, please just count the frames and let me know the name of the person you recognized and the number of the frame. I will update the presentation to include names and then add in pictures from the reunion. Also, if you have old pictures, sophomore hop, junior prom, senior ball, senior trip, parties...anything you have, please email to me as an attachment. Most of all, let me know what you think of the mini presentation. Hopefully this will pique interest.Warmest Regards to allBu�alo Bob Casale

http://youtu.be/2Xf3MXcEXRQHyperlink to Forty Year Reunion Hicksville Class of 1965

Mike Sommer1961

Susan Germann Mongno 1964

Jill Berlenbach Strawn1964

Deirdre MacAlpine1968

Kathleen Morand 1971

Iris Richter Sluter1971

George Wink1971

Karen Corley1966

Stephen Murray1966

Michael Cain1973

Jim Von Hagen1974

Linda TurchianoParisi1974

Theresa AmbrosinoMuller1975

Denise BurkeCastagna

1978

Ray Sans1978

Jill Brevick1979

Marie EvansAsher1980

Christine Zandides Mace1990

Bob, My birthday is October 22, 1954.  I do have some pictures on Facebook that you can pull from for recent pictures. Here’s my current pro�le picture. My mother, my brother, Tom and me that was taken in 2011. Attached is a copy of my yearbook picture. Yes I am a new reader and did �nd out about the newsletter on Facebook.  It is wonderful to see things from my home town.  Have been gone from there since 1974 when my Dad and I were transferred to SC with Metropolitan Life.

Janet Paccione 1972

p.s. the photo to the right is my brother’s grown up kids

Tommy and Sarahand me in the middle.

Dear Classmates,

I spend a great deal of time scanning and downloading photos from various yearbooks for thenewsletter. Over the years, I've been able to accumulate yearbooks from the following years...1951-1952-1953-1959-1960-1961-1962-1963-1964-1965 and 1966. Because I have these yearbooks, I'm able to put a face to a name. However, we have classmates from 1936 through 2005 who are on our mailing list. Thus, I'm looking for more yearbooks so I can scan more pictures that are clear and quite legible. If anyone has an extra yearbook in the closet or if you want to contribute the one you have to the Hicksville Newsletter, it would be very much appreciated. I'll even o�er to buy the year-book from you and you will be reimbursed for any postage that is needed to complete the transaction. I'll take anything from 1967 through 2013.Let me know.

Thanks

Bu�alo Bob Casale

I just got home from a road trip with my wife. I left the yearbook on my desk, ready to be mailed, but of course, it got left behind. Then, to add insult to injury as we left my son’s house in Asheville, NC, we routed via Modoc campground, near Augusta. What do I see on my way out of town, a sign for Martinez GA………….go �gure. Anyhow I will head to the post o�ce today.Mike Not a big deal. Where do you live? And you were so close to Martinez. Go �gure. Thanks again Bu�alo Bob

We live in Satellite Beach but go to Strom Thurmond and Lake Hartwell fairly often. Never looked up your address on Google. I could have hand delivered I was that close.Mike

I have 1968 and you are welcome to it, gratis. Let me know where you would like it sent.Mike Rozos

Mike Thanks so much. It will give me a wider range of satisfying our former classmates. Thanks again. Bu�alo Bob  Robert Casale 335 Patton Court Martinez, GA 30907

Editor’s Note:Joe Ingino, class of 1967, andBob Goldmacher, class of 1973, both have changed their email address.Anyone wanting to contact Joe or Bob,please send a note toeditors@hixnews.comand we will notify them.Thanks!

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HixNews,Could you forward this to Art Pardo:Barbara was the �rst person to be kind to me when I moved here in �fth grade. We were friends then, but somehow she got away from me in JHS and HS. I’m glad you were her friend.Periodically I would go on the web to try to �nd her. Finally last year I found her through her sister in law, also Barbara Przybyszewski, who lives in Florida. By then Barbara had already died, she died in 2003. Somehow through her sister in law I got to Barbara’s husband and then to Rita Web who was a good friend to Barbara and visited her in the hospital a little before Barbara died. Barbara was married to Ed Woolf and had two kids.

I don’t remember the Irene. I just remember her signing her name “Barbara P.” Rita (Ranger Rita) can be reached through her web site, http://www.artb4food.com/barb.html , but I fear she’s a little tired of all this new found from lost friends in Hicksville.How did she do back in high school? Somehow I feel I let her down. As �fth graders we were close. I should never have let that go.Kim Allen

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BufBob,Thank you so much for forwarding the note from Kim. Happy 4th of July Weekend!

Art Pardo

A Loving Tribute to the Memories of Members of the Class of 1964:

Great tribute Bob. The memories of seeing them and knowing them brought tears in my eyes. You truly are our HHS Alumni Leader. Thanks for the memoriesPete Maiorino 1964

This is a beautiful tribute to the former classmates of 1964. You did a beautiful job.Linda Mastrosanti Aragoncillo1961

Nicely done!

Diane Cuti Germain1962

Thank you for the beautiful video. My husband is a graduate of 1964. We are happy in our retirement in Florida.Susan DonnerMerkler1968

Thanks Bob, beautiful tribute. Linda Rocco was in my wedding party 49 years agoRosa Patterson 1961

our readers respond:

Bob, Thanks for sharing this link. It's sad to see those who have passed. It helps us realize we won't live forever.....Carpe Diem. Looking forward to seeing you at the reunion in September. Peace.Santo Carfora 1964

Great job. Bob. Thanks for all you do for those who ever lived and went to school in Hicks-ville. John Maniec1964

Very lovely!!!Joan Komar Langlois 1961

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Hey BufBob...This was verytouching. Please know that your fellow HHS Alumniappreciate all that you do for us.

Art Pardo 1962

Dear ClassmatesClick the below hyperlink or copy and paste to your browser. This is a short tributeto those from the Class of 1964 who we know have passed. May they rest in peace.love yah Bu�alo Bob Casale

Hey, Bu�alo Bob!Thank you so much for sharing that beautifulMemoriam!Best Regards!

Mary BiroshJohnson 1966

Bob…This was sad but absolutely beautiful! Wishing you good health.

Harri Molese 1956

Beautifully done!

Elizabeth Halper McFall 1965

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Beautifully done.  Congratulations.  You do know of course that each class is going to know when you’ll do one for them. LOLPat Kelly Welles 1958

Hi Bob:Nice job on the tribute. Could you make an adjustment and change my cousin's name to Fred Frudden from Fred Volkert. Volkert was his given �rst name, but once he came to America in 1961, he was always known as Fred Frudden in high school and beyond.Thanks, Charlie Henningsen

Wow - so well done. Is there any way to do class of 1962? These folks were 2 years behind me so I only knew a couple but it was really so classy and so well done. Kudos. Pat Appelman Levitin

Pat,I will begin work on an In Memoriam video for your class. It will take some time as the list is long and I need to do some research.Love yahBu�alo Bob

Hey BobbyThat was real nice…. But too many people have gone already. I was pretty surprised. I would guess the military (Viet Nam) took many of the guys but the amount of girls/women who are passed is astounding to me. Sadly, my dearest friend, Delores Roman’s passing slipped in a crack. She died shortly… like only months, after the mega reunion. Robbie commented to me that he saw her that night and they spoke etc, etc…. but then months later, Nancy, Rob’s sister, saw her write up in the obituaries. My cousin Ann Magenheimer saw the same listing. Cause of death was not listed but her passing was. She has a daughter, Nancy who, last I heard, lived in Massapequa. That said, it’s still a real nice thing to do, making the memory video for everyone to see. I was sad to see Diane Maynard listed… it’s hard to imagine. We don’t see these people all the time but you just �gure they are “having a life” somewhere. Eternity started so early

for them, and I just never considered the concept for people my own age. Dying is for old folks, right? Are we old? I guess so or as old as we feel anyway. Yikes I better be careful what I say while dragging this oxygen around. Some people have/had it allot worse than me. I/we need to remember that don’t we… Thanks for all the work you put in for everyone xo The Pebble in your Shoe… me.Susan McCotter 1963We can’t change the wind but we can adjust our sails

United States Social Security Death IndexName: Mark J. RosenthalLast Residence: Holbrook, New YorkBorn: 5 July 1946Died: 26 September 2004State (Year) SSN issued: New York (1962)Residence (at time of death): Hicksville, New York

On a sad note, I wanted to let you know that

Jayne Kelleher passed away in 1969.

Joe Platt 1964

JAYNE KELLEHER JOE PLATT 1964

Dear HixNews,Mark Rosenthal from the class of 1964 passed away in 2004. Please add to the In Memoriam for that class.ThanksLaurie Platt

MARK ROSENTHAL1964

Laurie,What was your maiden name and what year did you graduate?ThanksBu�alo Bob Casale

Laurie Platt is my wife.  Her maiden name is Popkin.  She graduated from high school in 1964 (The Wheatley School) and never attended school in Hicksville. I hope this info clears things up!  Best wishes.Joe Platt 

Dear Bob,I am saddened to tell you about the passing of Carole

Bianchi.  I enclose the note from her husband and a letter that I wrote back to him and the family.  She was in the class

of 1960. If anyone is interested, I can be reached at631-427-4048. tShe did come here for the reunion

and was so happy to see some of her old friends.My Best

Carol Fullerton Miller 1961

CAROLE FRANCISBIANCHI HUBBARD

1960Carfole Francis Bianchi Hubband passed away peacefully, with her husband at her side, in the early morning of June 24th. Carole was born on October 29, 1942 in Leeds, England, the youngest of three children. After her father passed, Carole immigrated with her mother, brother and sister to Hicksville, Long Island, NY, when she was seven years old. Carole lived and worked in New York City throughout her early adult life, until moving to Florida to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Carole met Richard Thomas Hubbard. Ric and Carole married 10 months later, and were married for nearly 40 years. Carole and Ric Traveled throughout the world together, living in Taiwan, Columbia, Ecuador, Peru, and throughout Mexico. After the birth of their daughters, Carole and Ric settled in Cheney, Washington, where they lived for 30 years. Carole earned her Master of Science Degree in Speech Pathology from Eastern Washington University in ‘87. Carole was an active member of the Cheney Community Church, contributing with AWANA and women’s Bible study groups. She was an avid seamstress who enjoyed quilting and creating items for her three grandchildren. She and Ric enjoyed frequent travels together throughout the world, but she was often happiest sipping a cup of tea in her garden in quiet meditation, or enjoying a good book. Carole was preceded in death by her sister, Rita Bianchi. She is survivied by her husband of 39 years, Richard Hubbard; her eldest daughter and her husband, Heather and Brian Wells of Carlsbad, CA; her youngest daughter and her husband, Bonnie and Hansen Rada of Boulder, CO; her two beloved grandsons, Jordan and Tystan Wells; and her cherished granddaughter, Rooney Rada. Arrangements have been entrusted to Cheney Funeral Chapel, Cheney, WA.

A note to Joe Carfora:Joe,I’m trying to get some of the uncon�rmed names for the proposed Vietnam Memorial at the Junior High using the HixNews master list to send out a plea for help. There are quite a few on our master list with the same names as the uncon�rmed. As I get answers, I will forward to you. I'm sending emails and hope that we get good results.Regards,Bu�alo Bob

Antoinette Zasa Gentile Ginny Caliguri Frazer 1961

Dear Bu�alo Bob, I'm answering for my wife, Antoinette Zasa Gentile, since she is not fond of computers! The Joe Gentile on the uncon-�rmed list is not a relative. Interestingly, my father's oldest brother was also named Joseph Gentile! Sorry we can't help.Be well,Richard Gentile

I’m sorry Bob,I'm not related to theRobert Frazer on theuncon�rmed list nor do Iknow him.Ginny Caliguri Frazer

Hi Bob,I am not related to either of these fellow DeLucas, Thomas or Richard. I'm sorry I cannot assist you. Good luck with �nding those on the uncon�rmed list.Best Regards,John DeLuca 1977

I did not serve during Viet Nam.I was in the USAF from 1958-1960 and the reserves till 1968. Unfortunately or fortunately I don't qualify for the Memorial.Bob Edelstein 1957

Bob Dieterich is my husband of 53 years. Bob was in the Army Reserve for 6 months of active duty (November of 1958 to May of 1959) and for 7 years inactive duty (May of 1959 to May of 1966).Jane Schae�er Dieterich 1960

A note from Joe Carfora …Actually, Bob, because Edelstein was in the Reserves until 1968, he does indeed qualify for the List.  Remember, we decided to include both Reserve and National Guard members who served during the Vietnam Era some time ago.

Hi Bob,I would love to be of help but I'm not related to or know a Ramon Hayden who is on the uncon�rmed list. I hope you’ll be able to �nd somebody who does.  All is well here and hope everything is good with and you’re having a great summer. Take careLoveDana Hayden

A note to Harold Kasten...We have an uncon�rmed list that has a name Joseph Kasten attached and we are needing to know his branch of service, years served and a listing of the various duty stations where he served. Are you, perhaps, related to Joseph? If so, please provide the neededinformation.Thanks!Hope you are well.Bob Bob,I have a cousin Joseph who died over 20 years ago.  I couldn't tell you what branch of service he served in.  Sorry.Harold Kasten 1958

We asked our readers: “We have an uncon�rmed list that has a name... attached and we are needing to know his branch of service, years served and a listing of the various duty stations where he served. Are you, perhaps, related to this person? If so, please provide the needed information.”

...and they respondedHi Bob,I'm not sure how Alfred Bruwer got on the list - he graduated from a high school in Ridgewood.  The spelling of our last name is strange (Brewer is the norm) but that happened at Ellis Island back in the 1930's when "Papa" came to the USA. Also... Al didn't serve in Vietnam but I do know he was in the Army stationed in the US prior to my meeting and marrying his brother.Hope this helps.Elaine Boos Bruwer

Elaine Can you give me the years that Al was in the army? If he was serving between 1964 and 1975, he would qualify for being included on the memorial. Thanks BobBobJust remembered to ask my husband about his brother's service bit.  As far as we can put together, he was in the service in the middle 50's as he was out by the time we were married in l958.  He would have graduated from high school in l952 from Brooklyn Tech. Hope this helps.

A note to Lou DeStefano... Your name is on our uncon�rmed list.  We need to know your branch of service, years served and a listing of the various duty stations where you served. Please provide the needed information. Thanks

Here you go Bob: US Army Military Police...1973-1975...Aberdeen Proving GroundsLouis T DeStefano 1968

A note to Richie Kaleita We have an uncon�rmed name, Lawrence Kaleita. We need to know his branch of service, years served and a listing of the various duty stations where he served. Are you, perhaps, related to Lawrence?

Bob…Larry is my brother.  He was in the Army from 1956 to 1959.  He was in the signal corp.  He was stationed in Packanack, New Jersey. I was in the Army from 1960 to 1963.  I was in the transportation corps at Fort Dix, N.J.  Then went to Fort Knox, Kentucky.  The last two years in the 77th transportation company in LaRochell, France. Hope this will help.Richie Kaleita

A note to Bill CostelloWe have an uncon�rmed name, Dan Costello..We need to know his branch of service, yearsserved and a listing of the various duty stationswhere he served. Are you, perhaps, related to Dan?

Hi Bob,Can’t be of any assistance. We are not related. Hope everything is well with you. How's the memorial coming along?Richie Kaleita

A note to Sandy Notov Katzfrom the Class of 1965, tasking if she was related to Arthur Katz on the uncon�rmed list.

Hi Bob,Katz is my married name and I don't remember any Katz's from Hicksville. My husband Stan went to Clarke and he didn't have any family in the island. Sorry I can't help but keep doing the amazing job you do! We are all grateful for your service as well. Sandy

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We sent a note to Linda Kleiss asking if she was related to Barry Kleiss on the uncon�rmed list. Linda answered back... Barry Kleiss was my brother.  He was in the Navy for 4 years, sometime in the late 50's, early 60's. I was a child & don't remember much about time served or where he was stationed. I don't think he would be considered part of the Vietnam era...he was probably discharged before 1964. If you would like to touch base with his widow, I could check with her & get you her e mail. I am curious as to how you connected with me. Linda 1967

We have you on the Google master list for the Hicksville Newsletter graduating in 1966. I was in the class of 1961 and graduated with Barbara Kleiss. We found out that Barbara passed away while working on one of our class reunions. Please check with your sister in law. If he was serving during the Vietnam era, we would love to have him listed on the memorial. When did Barry pass??? Let me know. Thanks Bob

a Note from Joe Carfora: In case you haven't seen this before, it was sent to me by one of the Vets on our Con-�rmed List.  I get many emails like this and it's obvious the work we've done and still are doing means a lot to everyone, especially those who are still with us and can tell us how they feel. It takes several minutes but it is worth it! This is a great video of our military guys who were held in North Vietnam prisons. I had never seen this before and I had no idea how these guys felt all these years about Nixon.  Vietnam POWs - 40 years later. Click on the link below:

https://www.youtube.com/embed/LemllfcAY8A

more responses...We sent a note to Emmett Goodman, Class of 1956

  Emmet, We are trying to verify military status for former Hicksville alumni. The reason is we are putting a memorial at the old school that will house the names of all who served in the military during the Vietnam era. We have an uncon�rmed list that has your name attached and we are needing to know your branch of service, years served and a listing of the various duty stations where you served. Please provide the needed information. Thanks. Bu�alo Bob Casale Hello Bob,To answer your question, in 1958 I joined the US Army Reserve. I wanted to go regular army, but the recruiter said there was a long wait and they needed people for the reserves. My dad who was with me was all for it. I didn't care for the 8 year commitment but that's what I did. Had my basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey then was assigned to an artillery division and spent most of my time there driving a truck or pulling an artillery gun. My second part of training was in Fort Cha�ee, Arkansas. After that I spent some time in Fort Drum, upstate NY, near Watertown, and Cape Cod near Hyannis Port. Then spent one weekend a month at the Hempstead Armory. I was still subject to be called for active duty, but that never happened.In June 1960, I got married to Lorretta Calendar who was raised in Plainview. In April, 1961 we had our �rst child. At that time, my status changed (married with a child) so I guess that kept me out of Viet Nam. In 1966 I received an honorable discharge and that was all there was. I don't know if this quali�es for your wall. You probably want active personal that went to 'Nam. I have no regrets if this is the case. I suppose you could say I was very lucky I did not go. I lost some good friends who didn't make it back and over the years I have worked with several veterans of that con�ict. They all were greatly a�ected to some degree! Also let me mention one person who was in the military at that time and who was one of my lifelong friends, Dave Baldwin, who has now passed. Dave was in the Army Airborne and was classi�ed as a master jumper. He was stationed at several di�erent places in Europe, I cannot remember if he was in Viet Nam. He was also assigned to an armored division and drove a tank!I hope this helps and please let me know if you need anything else, and I look forward to seeing a picture of this memorial when it is done.RegardsEmmett (two t's) Goodman 1956  Emmett, Thanks for the response. The question I have is did you attend monthly drills and do active every year through 1966? I would imagine if you were in the reserve for an 8 year stint that you did drills. Please let me know. Thanks Bob OK Bob…let’s see if I can remember...I did attend monthly drills for quite awhile after my active duty, probably a couple years, maybe three, then I went once a year for active duty at Fort Drum in NY. RegardsEmmett

Dang Bob!Now ya went and done it....you know after 50 some odd years the old memory gets very murky! So I got the historian Lorretta to dig out the metal box with all the old important papers from many, many years ago! After much shu�ing of stu� I did not know we even had, much to my dismay,I found that my memory is totally wrong! My time in service was from 1956 to 1964. All the other info is correct, Fort Dix NJ, Fort Cha�ee Ark., Fort Drum NY, Camp Well�eet Mass, and I did serve some active duty every year. In fact, in 1960, we found a deferment of scheduled time for active duty that fell on my wedding day (June 5th) and was rescheduled to September of that year. Too funny…had forgotten all about that! That refreshes my recollection; hope that helps with what you are doing. If this info disquali�esme, that's �ne also. I will still look forward to seeing the completed project.Good LuckEmmett

a Note from Joe Carfora:

Whew, Scienti�c Proof. What a relief to learn this!Ever walk into a room with some purpose in mind, only to completely forget what that purpose was?Turns out, doors themselves are to blame for these strange memory lapses.Psychologists at the University of Notre Dame have discovered that passing through a doorway triggers what's known as an Event Boundary in the mind, separating one set of thoughts and memories from the next.Your brain �les away the thoughts you had in the

previous room and prepares a blank slate for the new locale.Thank goodness for studies like this.It's not our age, it's that damn door!Kathy McDonald Corey 1960

Thanks to Ray Ricca from theClass of 1962 for the following...

Marine stuns crowd at Party; he is not in uniform.I had no idea there was a 2nd verse to the Star Spangled Banner. I sure do now!!!Watch this crowd. In the beginning when he started to sing, they were not even aware he was singing the national anthem.Ray Ricca 1962

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