On June 6, 2018, 31 Holy Cross alumni soccer players and their coaches gathered to celebrate a reunion on the 4th floor terrace of the school. Memories and laughter were exchanged between friends throughout the night. Athletic Director, Keith Goggin ‘92, gave the men a tour of Legends Hall, where the jerseys of several alumni who played Division 1 or pro soccer after graduating from Holy Cross were framed and hung in their honor. They also had the opportunity to view a banner hanging in the gym in memory of Taso Pappas ’89 as well as a plaque listing recipients of the soccer award given in his name each year.
TOP (LEFT TO RIGHT): Joseph Petrocelli ’00, Art Louise ’64, John Knesich ’89, Anthony Siega ’88, Vito Giannola ’82, Brian Jung ’90, Berdj Stepanian ’82, Anthony Giannola ’94, Rob Cairo ’94, Vito Giannola ’94, Joe Giannuzzi ‘65, Carlo Aquista ‘96, Joseph Giannola ’98, Peter Maimone ’02, James DiGiacomo ’06, Angelo Cerasuolo ’92, Claudio Kolega ’92, Denis Peros ’85, Carlo DiFava ’93, Alvaro Jaramillo, John Carlo Petrocelli ’93. BOTTOM (LEFT TO RIGHT) Dino Marsella ’90, Marcial Alzugaray ’01, Brendan Murphy ’92, Jack Gaeta ’90, Fabio Aquista ’06, Joe Cerone ’91, (floor) Dennis McGowan ’90,Joe Navarino ’92, Albert Maimone ’95, Andrew Schweitzer ’07, Andreas Chronis ’07, Tom Gelardi ’98, Alessandro Aquista ’01, Matthew Tyburczy ’02.
Alessandro Aquista ’01, Joe Navarino ’92, Alvaro Jaramillo, Carlo Aquista ’96
Joseph Petrocelli ’00, John Carlo Petrocelli ’93, Carlo DiFava ’93
Jim Conboy ’83, John Knesich ’89, Denis Peros ’85, Art Louise ’64
Claudio Kolega ’92, Tom Gelardi ’98, Marcial Alzugaray ’01
Matthew Tyburczy ’02, Alvaro Jaramillo, Keith Goggin ’92, Alessandro Aquista ’01, James DiGiacomo ’06, Fabio Aquista ’06
Andreas Chronis ’07, Joe Giannuzzi ’65, James DiGiacomo ’06, Art Louise ’64, Fabio Aquista ’06
Dino Marsella ’90, Brian Jung ’90, John Knesich ’89, Denis Peros ’85, Anthony Siega ’88
TOP (LEFT TO RIGHT): Joseph Petrocelli ’00, Art Louise ’64, John Knesich ’89, Anthony Siega ’88, Vito Giannola ’82, Brian Jung ’90, Berdj Stepanian ’82, Anthony Giannola ’94, Rob Cairo ’94, Vito Giannola ’94, Joe Giannuzzi ‘65, Carlo Aquista ‘96, Joseph Giannola ’98, Peter Maimone ’02, James DiGiacomo ’06, Angelo Cerasuolo ’92, Claudio Kolega ’92, Denis Peros ’85, Carlo DiFava ’93, Alvaro Jaramillo, John Carlo Petrocelli ’93. BOTTOM (LEFT TO RIGHT) Dino Marsella ’90, Marcial Alzugaray ’01, Brendan Murphy ’92, Jack Gaeta ’90, Fabio Aquista ’06, Joe Cerone ’91, (floor) Dennis McGowan ’90,Joe Navarino ’92, Albert Maimone ’95, Andrew Schweitzer ’07, Andreas Chronis ’07, Tom Gelardi ’98, Alessandro Aquista ’01, Matthew Tyburczy ’02.
TOP (LEFT TO RIGHT): Joseph Petrocelli ’00, Art Louise ’64, John Knesich ’89, Anthony Siega ’88, Vito Giannola ’82, Brian Jung ’90, Berdj Stepanian ’82, Anthony Giannola ’94, Rob Cairo ’94, Vito Giannola ’94, Joe Giannuzzi ‘65, Carlo Aquista ‘96, Joseph Giannola ’98, Peter Maimone ’02, James DiGiacomo ’06, Angelo Cerasuolo ’92, Claudio Kolega ’92, Denis Peros ’85, Carlo DiFava ’93, Alvaro Jaramillo, John Carlo Petrocelli ’93. BOTTOM (LEFT TO RIGHT) Dino Marsella ’90, Marcial Alzugaray ’01, Brendan Murphy ’92, Jack Gaeta ’90, Fabio Aquista ’06, Joe Cerone ’91, (floor) Dennis McGowan ’90,Joe Navarino ’92, Albert Maimone ’95, Andrew Schweitzer ’07, Andreas Chronis ’07, Tom Gelardi ’98, Alessandro Aquista ’01, Matthew Tyburczy ’02.
TOP (LEFT TO RIGHT): Joseph Petrocelli ’00, Art Louise ’64, John Knesich ’89, Anthony Siega ’88, Vito Giannola ’82, Brian Jung ’90, Berdj Stepanian ’82, Anthony Giannola ’94, Rob Cairo ’94, Vito Giannola ’94, Joe Giannuzzi ‘65, Carlo Aquista ‘96, Joseph Giannola ’98, Peter Maimone ’02, James DiGiacomo ’06, Angelo Cerasuolo ’92, Claudio Kolega ’92, Denis Peros ’85, Carlo DiFava ’93, Alvaro Jaramillo, John Carlo Petrocelli ’93. BOTTOM (LEFT TO RIGHT) Dino Marsella ’90, Marcial Alzugaray ’01, Brendan Murphy ’92, Jack Gaeta ’90, Fabio Aquista ’06, Joe Cerone ’91, (floor) Dennis McGowan ’90,Joe Navarino ’92, Albert Maimone ’95, Andrew Schweitzer ’07, Andreas Chronis ’07, Tom Gelardi ’98, Alessandro Aquista ’01, Matthew Tyburczy ’02.
Anthony Giannola ’94, Vito Giannola ’82, Joseph Giannola ’98, Vito Giannola ’94
John Carlo Petrocelli ’93, Joseph Petrocelli ’00
John Carlo Petrocelli ’93, Joseph Petrocelli ’00
Carlo Aquista ’96, Fabio Aquista ’06, Alessandro Aquista ’01
Jim Conboy ’83, Vice President of Institutional Advancement
Our parent volunteers!
Kathleen and Stephen Tinghitella ’68
Class of 1959: James Palumbo, Jack Sheahan, Joe Marinello, Robert McNamara
Class of 1959: John Monohan, James Palumbo, Jack Sheahan, Joe Marinello, Robert McNamara, Terry Tarpey, Sr.
Leonard Palumbo ’63 and Mariana Speer
Darlene and Michael McGovern ’68
Tim Myles and Bill McDermott, Class of 1968
John Palumbo ’59 and Jerry Pendzick ’68
Frances and Charles Aiello ’68
Jeanne and Ralph Herman ’68
Michael Hanley and Kevin Dargan, Class of 1968
Class of 1959: Robert McNamara, Joe Marinello, Kevin Carroll
Class of 1964: Attilio Frisenda, Thomas and Maureen Woods, Greg Naclerio
Mary and Robert Robesch ’63, Robert Monaco ’66, James Fogarty ’64
Beverly and Anthony DelGiorno ’63
Peggy and James West ’63
Mike Abel and Kevin Cox, Class of 1968
Bill McDermott and Kevin Cox, Class of 1968
George Stein ’76 and Charles Piotrowski ’68
Thomas McAlvanah and Thomas Macaluso, Class of 1968
Frank Granieri ’68, Attilio Frisenda ’64, Walter Halloran ’64
Mike Truesdell, HC President and Tim Myles ’68
Class of 1968: Mike Dooley, Bob Ehrhardt, James Donaghy
Mary and Robert Robesch ’63
Class of 1968: Jack Breen, Brian Van Linda, Lou Petralia, Peter Mack
John McGowan
Kevin Carroll, ’68, John Pappalardo, ’68, Jack Collins ’68, Jim O’Gara, ’68
Class of 1959: Standing, John Sawyers, Terry Tarpey, Sr., Sam Anson, Jack Sheahan; Seated, Joe Marinello, John Monahan, James Palumbo, Robert McNamara
James Donahy and John Poplawski, Class of 1968
Class of 1964: Frank Orzo, Greg Naclerio, Art Louise
Thomas Woods, Frank Orzo, Greg Naclerio, James Fogarty, Art Louise, Attilio Frisenda
Jim Schoepfer, ’68, and Gino Ciancanelli, ’68
Michael Hanley ’68, John Collins ’68 and Mike Truesdell, HC President
Cleveland Freeman, ’68, John Flood, ’68, Tom Myles, ’68
Class of 1959: Standing, John Sawyers, San Anson, Gail Sicoli, Director of Alumni Relations and Events, Jack Sheahan, Terry Tarpey, Sr.; Seated Joe Marinello, John Monahan, James Palumbo, Robert McNamara
Chris Piotrowski ’68, Gail Sicoli, John Poplawski ’68
Frank Orzo, Gail Sicoli, Thomas Woods, Mike Truesdell
Jim Gallagher ’68, Gail Sicoli, Ed Barone, Kevin Cox
William Schillinger ’18, Robert Robesch ’63, Maryann Schillinger, Mary Robesch
Charles Piotrowski, John Collins, Class of 1968
Greg Ferrone ’68 and James O’Callaghan ’60
Class of ’68: Front: Bill McDermott. Mike Abel, Jim Gallagher, Jim O’Gara, Jerry Pendzick, Chuck Aiello, Jim Schoepfer, Ralph Herman, Mike Hanley, Tim Myles, Jack Collins, Kevin Dargan First step: John Poplawski, Mark Callahan, Jack Breen, Greg Ferrone, Steve Tinghitella, Tom Macaluso Second step: Kevin Cox, Gino Ciancanelli, Vincent Angrisani, John Flood, Tom Myles, Mike Dooley, John Scrudato, Mike McGovern, Frank Granieri, Chris Piotrowski Back rows: Cleveland Freeman, (James O’Callaghan ’60), Tom Fitzpatrick, Bill Catone, Bob Erhardt,Peter Forgach (partially hidden), John Lancaric, Peter Mack, Ed Barone, Kurt Seibert, Brian Van Linda, Lou Petralia, Tom McAlvanah, John Dombrowski, Kevin Carroll, James Donaghy, Greg Smith, John Pappalardo, Kevin McCarthy
Class of ’68: Front: Bill McDermott. Mike Abel, Jim Gallagher, Jim O’Gara, Jerry Pendzick, Chuck Aiello, Jim Schoepfer, Jim Kerr, Ralph Herman, Mike Hanley, Tim Myles, Jack Collins, Kevin Dargan First step: John Poplawski, Mark Callahan, Jack Breen, Greg Ferrone, Steve Tinghitella, Tom Macaluso Second step: Kevin Cox, Gino Ciancanelli, Vincent Angrisani, John Flood, Tom Myles, Mike Dooley, John Scrudato, Mike McGovern, Frank Granieri, Chris Piotrowski Back rows: Cleveland Freeman, (Jim O’Callaghan ’60), Tom Fitzpatrick, Bill Catone, Bob Erhardt,Peter Forgach (partially hidden), John Lancaric, Peter Mack, Ed Barone, Kurt Seibert, Brian Van Linda, Lou Petralia, Tom McAlvanah, John Dombrowski, Kevin Carroll, James Donaghy, Greg Smith, John Pappalardo, Kevin McCarthy
Some of our Golden Knights!
Keith Goggin ’92, Susan and Jack Guze ’63
Charles Piotrowski ’68 and Dennis Wolff ’73
Chris Cahill ’83, Gary Sgroi ’83
Class of 2008: Vincent Tulino, Gifford Fernandes, Nicholas Gonzalez
Amer Juntado and Michael Flynn, Class of 2008
Class of 1978: Matthew Giusto, Eugene Collett, James Manfre
Class of 1978: Matthew Giusto, Eugene Collett, James Manfre, Kevin Kiley
Mike Truesdell, Thomas Reilly ’83, Richard Fischer ’83, Thomas Casey ’83
Class of 1998
Class of 1978: Michael Boranian, William McDermott, Kevin Kiley, James Manfre, Eugene Collett, Matthew Giusto
Class of 2008
Coach Jim Kerr, Jim Conboy ’83, Kevin Kiley ’78
Lisa and David Kalin ’88
Michael O’Connell, Coach Jim Kerr, Peter Matwijiw, Giancarlo Rosselli, Class of 1998
Coach Jim Kerr with Michael Connor ’98
John Sagan ’78
Guests, Class of 2008
Darlene and Michael McGovern ’68
Class of 1968: Peter Mack, Kevin McCarthy and Kurt Seibert
Michael O’Connell ’98 with Coach Jim Kerr
Yolanda and James Gallagher ’68
Kevin Cox and Mike Abel, Class of 1968
Tom Myles ’68
Kurt Seibert ’68
Class of 1998: Michael Connor, Frank McNamara, Giancarlo Rosselli, Raul Rivas, Peter Matwijiw
Class of 2008
Class of 1983
Mr. G with members of the class of 1978: Matthew Giusto, James Manfre, William McDermott, Eugene Collett, Kevin Kiley, John Sagan, Michael Boranian
Jim Conboy ’83 and Ed Barone ’68
Kevin Carroll ’68, Frank Orzo ’64, Coaches Stan Aufieri and Jim Kerr
Class of 1968: Greg Smith, Peter Trupia, Bob Scrudato, Steve Tinghitella, Mike Abel
Parent volunteers Odelius Fadde and Spiros Rally
Winner of the 50/50 Gino Ciancanelli who generously donated his win back to Holy Cross!
Holy Cross alumni joined Jim Conboy ’83, VP of Advancement, at the Mets. vs. Astros game on February 27, 2018 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Neil Filomena ’71 graciously hosted a post-game reception at the 1916 Restaurant at PGA Village. Contact Gail Sicoli at gsicoli@holycrosshs.org to learn about Holy Cross alumni events in your area.
Rich ”80 and Alonzo ’83 Campillo
Jim McAleer ’61, Joe Sanchez ’69, Rich Campillo ’80, Jim Conboy ’83, Alonzo Campilla ’83, Jim Friscia ’67, Victor Catalano ’64, Neil Filomena ’71, Marty Mostyn ’59, Bill Grimm ’60, Roger Consolla ’61
Paul Pugliese ’63, Georgiana Reese-Benatti, Jim McAleer ’61
An alumni reception was held on September 29 at Billy Schaeffer’s ’69 home in Huntington.
(l-r) George Groom ’59, Mark Reuter ’72, Rick Schneider ’64, Joe Giannuzzi ’65, Mike Casciato ’74, Angie Casciato, John Krall ’75, Jim Conboy ’83, Fran Timchek, Bill Crinnion ’77, Linda Schaeffer, Tom Myles ’68, Bob Larkin ’69, Tom Timchek ’59, Charles Funk ’60, Billy Schaeffer ’69, Art Louise ’64, Mike Ryan ’77, Marty Stein ’74, Mike Truesdell.
(l-r) Jim Conboy ’83, John Francis ’04, Nancy Quinn, Bill Crinnion ’77
22 Members of the 1977 Championship Football Team and their Coaches turned out to celebrate their 40th Reunion at the Olde Trading Post in New Hyde Park before attending the HC v Holy Trinity Varsity game where they were recognized on the field at half time. Making the day even more special was the Knights defeating their opponent 21-14!
Jim Conboy ’83, Gerry McDonough ’78, Jim Manfre ’78
Dan Barr ’79, Jim Sucich ’78, Jim Kerwin ’79, Coach Stan Aufieri
John LaSala ’79, Dan Barr ’79
Rick Schneider ’64, Anthony Langone ’79, Coach Jerry Raihl, Joanie O’Meara, Kevin Conboy ’79
Eugene McCarthy ’79, John Kampa ’78
Glenn Tants ’78, Michael Feffer ’78, Art Louise ’64
Joe Rabaglia ’79, Chris Wagner ’73, Drew Scarano ’79, Ron Occhiogrosso ’79
Leonardo Galan ’87, Christian Chappell ’87
Jim Sucich ’78, Joe Giannuzzi ’65, John Kavanagh ’81
Eugene Collett ’78, Carl Pate ’78, John Cerruti, Chuck Sockett, Coach Tom Pugh
Coach Pugh asks for a moment of silence in memory of Matthew Downey ’78
Olde Trading Post staff
l-r Kneeling: Ron Occhiogrosso ’79, Jim Sucich ’78, Eugene Collett ’78, Jimmy Kerwin ’79, Mike Feffer ’78, Jim Manfre ’78; Standing: Eugene McCarthy ’79, Glenn Tants ’78, Kevin Conboy ’79, Dan Barr ’79, Coach Stan Aufieri, Gerry McDonough ’78, Coach Tom Pugh, Carl Pate ’78, John LaSala ’79, Drew Scarano ’79, Anthony Langone ’79
Holy Cross Alumni at our Los Angeles Meet and Greet.
Vinny and Frank still carry their Holy Cross ID cards!
Vinny and Frank still carry their Holy Cross ID cards!
Vinny and Frank still carry their Holy Cross ID cards!
Vinny and Frank still carry their Holy Cross ID cards!
Class of ’65: Joe Giannuzzi and Mike Dooley
Jeanine and Vince Calcagno ’90 hosted a marvelous evening in their beautiful home in the Hollywood Hills. Great stories about Holy Cross!!! Pictured left to right: Vince Calcagno ’90, Joe Giannuzzi ’65, Jimmy Conboy ’83, VP Institutional Advancement, Frank Bruno ’04, Greg Dormani ’70, Mike Truesdell, President, Mike Dooley ’65, Keith Ortiz ’82
Congratulations Denny Golden ’59 and Tom Ehrhardt ’81
Each spring, for the past 7 years, a group of guys from former CHSFL teams (players and coaches) gather in NYC to share stories of playing football against one another and catch up with old friends. This gathering, held on April 26th this year, is known as the Big East Blast, as the first event was held during the Big East Basketball tournament.
Individuals are honored each year by the Blast Committee. This year’s honorees included two Football Legends from the Knights! Denny Golden ’59, Holy Cross’ first Captain and recently retired President of Fontbonne University, and Holy Cross Quarterback Tom Ehrhardt ’81 who went on to play as a free agent with the New York Jets and Cincinnati Bengals. Also honored at the 2017 Blast were Renzie Lamb, a Chaminade grad and former coach at Williams College and JP Foschi, a Chaminade grad who played tight end in the NFL.
A record number of former Holy Cross Alum (players and coaches) came out to celebrate this occasion. Below are a few photos of the day and a link to view more pictures of what was truly a very special event for our School and its great athletic tradition.
Holy Cross’ First Captain, Denny Golden accepting his Blast Honor.
Tom Ehrhardt with Coach Pugh and the only man who could stop Ehrhardt from throwing the ball, Stan Aufieri.
“Legendary Holy Cross Football Coaches” (l-r) Bill Stetter (1956-1960 ), TomPugh (1973-2015) and Guido Maiola (1961-1962).
