More Reunion Photos

Maria Quiroga, Joanna Jervis, Sharon Siefert and Barbara Meade

Christine Robb and Nancy Potosnak

Roger Reagan plays MC

Marianne Munier - Reunion Chair Person

Joe Farias and Pat Kane

Jerry Appaluccio and Kurt Diessner

Roger Reagan & Jack Coco


Chris Fashek and Christine Robb

Sweethearts, Spouses, Friends

Frank Skettini and Jerry Appaluccio

Roger Reagan, Alice Salvi, Rosemary Malba, Marilyn Ratzer, Marianne Munier and Susan Tighe

Barbara Meade, Frank Skettini, Sharon Siefert, Maria Quiroga, Julianne Roszczewski and Alvin Shiggs

Jack Coco gets a kiss from Joanna Jervis and Luba Pukalak



Nancy Potosnak, Marilyn Greco, Charlene Parisi, Charlie Lajeski, Marianne Munier, Kurt Diesner, Rosemary Malba, Terry Mancini and Christine Robb

First Reunion Photos - A Work in Progress

1. Charlene Parisi & Alice Salvi
2. Christine Pace & Joe Farias
3. Ellen Zak, Joanne Szoda, Luba Pukalak & Joanna Jervis
4. Chris Fashek & Kevin Coogan
5. Pat Heron & Charlene Parisi
6. Roger Regan & Jack Coco
7. Kevin Coogan & Bob Lynch

Joe Farias (Fr)

Joe has moved many times in the last 40 years but most of these have
been between Morris and Passaic Counties. After studying Math at
Montclair State, he struggled though Philosophy and then Theology in
Baltimore. Responding to the idealism of our youth and changes in the
church, he studied at St. Mary's Seminary and was ordained. Later, he
studied Liturgy at Notre Dame, and will finally (and hopefully) finish
his doctorate in ritual studies this year.
Joe has spent most of his profession working with people under 25.
He was CYO director, then moved to college work. He's been at FDU and
Drew U. since '82, except for a brief stint as liturgy director for the
diocese. When he began at 32, it was easy to identify with the students.
Now, he cringes as he realizes he's older than graduates' parents. He
claims he works hard at fraternity meetings, pub parties, Facebook,
spring flings, sorority formals... oh, and bible studies.
A great side effect of Joe's work is he comes across many PP grads
or relatives, either at the colleges or the many churches where he's
filled in. Names like Salzer, Hayowyk, Potosnak, Caputi, Popek,
Cessaletti, Emerick, Heffernan, Graham, Martin, Bruning, Mihalko and
Potosnak are only some of the names he's encountered through his work.
It was great to be part of Allison Fashek's baptism, and then her
wedding. And... she just took her newly born daughter home. He works with
a Dominican sister so hears about some of our teachers as well--good and
bad. He's teaching a course at St. E's college and his text is by former
PP rel. teacher, Bernie Prusak.
Luckily, Parents Weekend changes Joe's church schedule at Drew, so
he'll be able to make his first reunion. To those who can't make it, he
says it won't be as good without you.

Patrick Heron

Pat has checked in from Detroit where he is President/CEO of Catholic Social Services of Wayne County which he has been with for over 20 years. Previously he worked in several social services positions as well as teaching at Lewis College of Business where he is currently Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees. That's just one of the many community service and professional organizations he serves. He received his BA from the University of Rhode Island in 1971 and an MA from The Merrill-Palmer Institute at WSU in 1976 in addition to becoming a licensed Master Social Worker.

Maria A. Quiroga

Maria checks in from Boston, MA where she is an attorney specializing in civil practice. She graduated from Northeastern University School of Law in 1976 and in 1977 was one of the first Hispanic women admitted to the Bar in MA. Maria is married to Alvin Shiggs and has 2 children Nicholas (27) a teacher in a charter school and Sara who is currently working as an accounts payable clerk at a Boston hotel while she pursues an entry level position in broadcasting.

Maria writes "Active in various community and civic organizations, promoting economic and affordable housing development; diversity, equal opportunities for girls and young women. Very involved in parish lay leadership and organizing to keep parish open as an integral part of the broader community. Enjoy traveling to new and familiar places (favorite getaway is Aruba), as well as visiting family and friends. Since my children were actively involved in sports-Nicholas played high schools and college football, Sara played soccer in high school and college and has been an in the stands vendor at Fenway Park since high school - I have also joined the ranks of the avid Patriots and Red Sox fans! Very fond memories of many of the classes, after school activites, especially the " school spirit" at basketball games in the gym and most importantly the friendships made during those 4 years. I especially remember Mrs. Fayerweather and the crazy times in Girls Leaders Club and the dynamic brilliant nuns in the science department, Sr. Barbara, Sr. Maria and Sr. James Gerard, who were some of the strongest female role models I have ever met. I really enjoyed "catching up" with folks on this blog and look forward to seeing many of you at the reunion."

Photo Maria, Alvin, Nicholas and Sara.