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.

Robert Wurst

Bob reports from Randolph, NJ that he is married with 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Professionally he is a CPA and Vice President of Financial and Business Services with Cyro Indurstries.

Raymond Giemza

Ray checks in from Raleigh, NC and wrote the following:

"Unfortunately, a combination of family and business matters conflict with the date and I will not be able to attend. I guess that's the consequence of operating your own business and having five grown children!

Since I won't be there to thank you in person, I wanted to express my appreciation for the work you've done on this event. To me and many of our classmates, Pope Pius was a special place, and above all the friendships were what made it so. The years are flying by and the opportunity to assemble the Class of '67 becomes that much more difficult. I applaud your efforts and hope the event is one that you find personally rewarding at many levels.

I've attached a picture of my brood taken recently at one of our annual outings to the Carolina beaches.

Wishing you continued success in all that you do."

Margie Foley (Wright)

Margie and her husband of 34 years, Fred, reside in Jonesboro, GA for the past 29 years. She has such fond and wonderful memories of PPHS, friends and those poor nuns who had faith in us!

Margie graduated in Nursing from Rutgers (1971) and Masters in Nursing from Boston College (1973). Read her blogging on "where to after that? "

"Just marry the Army Officer and see the world! We lived at West Point and in Heidelberg, Germany and then down to Georgia where we set up roots. Fred is now a Retired LTC for the past 10 years.

Our children - Elizabeth (29, married to Neal) and Wes (26, single and eligible) are both graduates of the Univ. of GA. Elizabeth blessed us with our first grandson, Charles Wesley this July 4^th (Firecracker). Thus, my absence from the Reunion due to a Grandmother obligation in Colorado where Elizabeth resides.

Presently, I have been a Nursing Professor in Pediatrics/Maternity and Women’s Heath for 12 years at Gordon College one of the Univ. of GA colleges. Last Nov. I presented a Nursing Education Research Project at Trinity College of Nursing in Dublin, Ireland. What a thrill and to travel in Ireland for a week was just awesome.

A fond hello to all my former classmates from the great class of PPHS 1967!!!"