Around Hicksville

Let’s acknowledge and give credit to those students who work hard to make a positive
difference.
Congratulations to Hicksville High School’s
all female team for winning the Feinstein Institute for Medical Research in Manhasset
and Northwell Health's Center for Workforce Readiness seventh annual Medical Marvels
Competition. The program was developed to encourage Long Island high school students
in 9th and 10th grades to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math.
Cheryl Gries Brown 1972

Going steady…Lynne Lombardi

On a chain…Gail Cluxton Sneyd
Marianne Bosman is with Donald Sherlock and Mike Romanelli in Farmingdale.
After 45 years, caught up with these two!
Marianne Bosman 1974

WOW! 45 years. So happy you were all able to get to together.

Go Hicksville!!!
Kim Starke
It was fun. Should have worn my Hicksville shirt…Marianne

Hey Now.

Mike Soblick 1974 (above shown with Mark)

You should have joined us…Marianne

…had I known…Mike S.?

It was a last minute thing. You should come for coffee one day, Mike S. It was so great
seeing Don and Mike after 45 years!!...Marianne

Hello gentlemen…Mike S.

Hey Mike S…Mike R.

How are ya? How long on the island???...Mike S.

Only until Saturday! Mike R

Wish I was there!!!!

Mindy Pape 1975

Last minute get together. Mike is here for the week from Georgia…Marianne

It’s so good that you saw them!!!!! You all look good…Mindy

Thanks lol...life is so short...must make the best of it...Marianne

Absolutely…Mindy

Love this.

Donna Papsidero Devlin 1974

Thanks, Donna…Marianne

You look amazing. Hope you had a great time. Well deserved.
Cindy Cossen

Thanks, Cindy. It was great to see these two after so many years…Marianne

I'm glad you enjoyed…Cindy

It was fun!...Marianne

The Washington Post's Mensa Invitational once again invited readers to take any
word from the dictionary, alter it by adding, subtracting, or changing one letter,
and supply a new definition. Here’s one of winners

1. Cashtration (n.): The act of buying a house, which renders the subject financially
impotent for an indefinite period of time.
Looking awesome Marianne!

Heidi Hodgman Riegel 1974 Ty dear, Heidi…Marianne

You all are “Looking good”!!!...Linda Soave Andreone

Me…lol
Marianne Bosman
Looks like you’re ready to start tap dancing across that linoleum floor; very cute.

Tom Carman 1974

Aww. How cute and adorable!

Cheryl Gries Brown

Adorable…

Donna Schmidt

When I was cute lol..Marianne

You're still cute!!!

Buffalo Bob Casale

aww!!!ty…Marianne
So cute!

Mary Batista Pagan 1974

Started early, Tom… lol…Marianne

So cute!!!

Renee Greenberg Ohms 1971

Talk with you soon…Marianne

Waiting for the Amazing Billy Joel to perform. So not disappointed. What a talent and
from Hicksville…Richie Kunz and Eileen Walter Toscano

Glad you had fun!

Michele Laura (Eileen’s Granddaughter)

Thanks for checking on our fur babies.

Eileen
Madison Square Garden??? Incredible show. Billy puts on an amazing performance!
Elizabeth Brunner Lorraine Ramos Sullivan 1964 (on right)

Eileen you look wonderful!! So happy to see you enjoying yourself!

Louise Dickens
Thank you. Happy but still miss Bella Loona and my honey of 54 yrs.
Eileen

You will always miss them both because they were such blessings in your life. It’s great
to see you embracing the next chapter in your life though. Your honey would be proud of
you.
Louise

Yes. A Hicksville High graduate (or was he???).

Renee Andersen

You look great. Enjoy!

Sheila Campbell
Good for you! I want to go some time!

Kat Jordan

Do it! Don't wait!

Eileen

So glad you had a great time!! Love the matching sweatshirts.

Janet Maguire
Nice picture.

Debbie Jelley Fernandez

A great day with wonderful ladies at La Casa Cafe. Thank you for your friendship.

Donna Mezzacappa Debbi Gould * Cheryl Gries * Ginny Grams

A huge shout out to my HHS friend

Jack Inglis, 1972. Jack asked to paint some of my photographs and this is his first! Jack, I
love it.

The photo above is his painting.

The above photo is his inspiration! You're very talented, Jack!

Thanks so much. I will give this a place of honor in our home.
Debbie Gould Coonerty 1972

Absolutely stunning painting!!

Christopher Raymond
Great job!!

Lynn Owens Calo 1972

Wow Jack-really nice!!!

Eileen Graham Bergin 1973

He’s very talented! Great job Jack!

Evelyn Palladino, Bellport High School, Brookhaven, 1977

Wow! I love your photographs Debbi, but his paintings are so beautiful! You both should
go into business together!

Patti Clements Puglia, Sachem High School, 1983

Wow!!!!!

Janice Corley Riley 1972

So very talented! Both of you.

Debbie Jackson Haslach 1972

Beautiful!!!

Donna Patelis Norian 1972

Never knew Jack had such talent?!! Impressive Jack!

Joe “Buzzy” Assante 1974

Wow. That is amazing!!!

Barbara Flanagan Markland 1972

Great job Jack.

Cheryl Gries Brown 1972

Jack, an Amazing painting of a beautiful photograph taken by talented Debbi.

Janice Oliveri Catalano 1973

Beautiful!!

Carmela Carfora Colling 1973

Amazing! I think our painting class at Nassau paid off.

Arlene Staubitz Conte 1972

Oh God! I remember that!...Jack

Marjorie Allen Britt 1966

Beautiful!!!!

Theresa Resch Crooks 1972

Just fabulous. I agree you two should start a business. Great camera work and great
painting.

Joy LoDato 1973

WOW!!!

Susan Weidlich Cronin, Plainedge High School 1975

Really nice work, Jack; gorgeous!

Linda Pujia Wojo 1972

Beautiful!

Jeannie Gardner Egan, Patchogue Medford High School, 1965

Beautiful.

Ellen Shaw Pietrantoni, Division Avenue High School, Levittown, 1972

Beautiful! Great pic Deb and great job Jack!

Debbie Giel Weston Hoppes 1972

You, as well, have a special gift. The painting is just beautiful!

Tom Coonerty, West Islip High School, 1966

Just beautiful.

Jennifer Branston Rogers, Farmingdale High School, 1985

Wow just beautiful! Both the painting and the photo!

Barbara Klink

These are FANTASTIC!!! A lot of talent there!

Mary Abate
Gorgeous!

Patti McCormack Corley 1973

Well done- two great artists.

Karen Leavandosky

Jack, amazing art work!

Salvatore Diana
Great job, Jack!!!

Felicia Rybak Adorno 1972

Standing out on the deck, 12 Degrees with a wind chill of -6. for a photo of The Total
Eclipse of the Moon. This was a handheld shot in the dark. The January Blood Wolf
Moon.
Barbara Klink
Birthdays & Anniversaries
Thank you for the birthday card…

Norm Nichols 1952

Helen Penner Ackerman 1956

Hi Robert,
One of my most memorable birthdays was my 16th, when I was the guest of honor at
TWO surprise parties on the same day! First was with classmates in the high
school cafeteria at lunch time and then later that day in my home with family and friends.
Still in touch with several members of my class of 1957.

Phil Fulco 1957

Maureen Schrimpe 1963

Morty Richman 1965 (above shown with Helene)

Lynn McMorrow O’Riordan 1968

Betty Sue Gardner Brunell 1972

Carol Ofenloch Tranchina 1973

Carolann Luisi Saletto 1975

Thank you for the anniversary card…

Patricia Moore Smith & Bob Smith

Lorin O’Neill Coakley 1977 & Ed Coakley 1979

Some Thoughts about Birthdays & Anniversaries…

Thank you for the birthday card. It was much appreciated. Is anything going on with the
class of 1950??? Seems to be a very quiet class!

Joe Bausk 1950

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. This was a
big one…”80”.

Ed Osborne 1956 (shown above with Mary)

It’s nice to be remembered from my home town. I had to leave Hicksville to keep my job
with Grumman but the great memories will never be forgotten. Thanks for the birthday
card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Pete Foster 1957

Thank you for the birthday card and for thinking of me. Even when others may forget,
HixNews always remembers. It was much appreciated. Best Regards.

Fred Fulco 1960

Where has the time gone? We certainly can’t be as old as we are! So many fond
Hicksville memories. Thank you for the beautiful card and all the work you do, Bob.

Barbara Weber Knueppel 1961

Janet and I just got back from Key West where we enjoyed our 54th anniversary along
with great weather. We both have been retired since 2012. We have four grown children
and 7 grandkids. We enjoy travel, especially cruises. Still have some fond memories of
our time on the island and HHS. We remain in our home in Dunwoody Georgia that is
just outside Atlanta. We also enjoy doing some local volunteer activities.

Janet McMenamin Butcher & Harry Butcher 1962

Bob…I appreciate seeing the picture of my wife and me in the newsletter. It is hard to
fathom that we were once very young. Anyhow, you und=fortunately substituted my
brother Paul’s name with my picture. We never shared anything then and still do not
today. As always, great work!
Steve Backman 1962
Dang...1st mistake in 20 years. lol
I have an issue with my son, Chad, whom I have a strained relationship. His charming
wife posted on Facebook that I was mentally retarded. I mentioned this to him and he
said, "I didn't know that" and I thought that he was suggesting that maybe she was right.
Unfortunately, there have been other episodes with similar consequences. I went to
Hicksville High so you know that anyone who graduated isn't retarded...at least I hope so.
Anyhow, sorry for the blunder. Mistakes are part of the process when shuffling so much
on a monthly basis. Hope you and the bride are well. Looking forward to the heat.
Regards
Buffalo Bob

Bob…It's not a problem. I was hoping to never be misidentified with my brother. Clark
Gable, sure! My bride, Avy and I are like Georgia peaches -- sweet. I'm certain it will be
20 years before you make another mistake. All the best and hoping for warm weather
soon…Steve
Steve… I meant to ask how Carol was doing? I somehow remember she was dating Steve
Blust??? You mentioned about once being young. None of us are even close. I turned 76
in December and am happy that I'm in better shape than most though I have a multitude
of little things that are a nuisance but not life-threatening. I was diagnosed with
neuropathy a year ago and have been using a walker to get around since 2017. I am
blessed with multiple myeloma, a blood cancer that killed a friend of mine several years
ago. Been monitoring with an oncologist since the diagnosis and it's been four years with
no change in the blood disorder. I have a nodule on my lung that has not grown in several
years and I have a renal aneurysm that has not grown. It's a little shy of a year since I had
surgery to put a stent into an arterial aneurysm behind my right knee. I'm glad I don't
have hemorrhoids because that would be a real "pain in the ass"!!! Life goes on and we
pray for more years before the inevitable. I had a saying put onto my checks..."Any Day
Above Ground Is A Good Day"
Stay well, you and Avy
p.s. I forgot about the blockages in my heart. My cardiologist told me I was lucky. I
asked, "How can having blocked arteries make my lucky? I had an angiogram and I could
see the monitor that was my heart and there was a new artery that formed around the
blockage. Lucky me. Oh, and back in 2006, I had an "AAA" repaired that was found by
accident. There's no way you can know about an AAA unless it's discovered and that
happened when I had a cat scan. Medicine is wonderful and crazy at the same time.

Bob…you are falling apart! I thought I was bad with prostate cancer and diabetes. Both
of those courtesy of my time in Thailand being exposed to Agent Orange. I’ve been
fighting with the VA for 3 years and expect it will take another 3 or 4. By the way, I
know you were a Navy guy. Did you spend any time in the waters around Vietnam?
The courts have reenacted the Blue Water Navy Bill to allow presumption for sailors,
who have a multitude of diseases, to collect disability. It didn’t really help us Thailand
Vets but we keep pushing forward. Carol was dating Steve Blust. That ended when they
both went off to college in varying directions. She met her husband Art who was
attending the Coast Guard Academy. They have been married 50 some years now. They
live in Atlanta and have for a long time, like since the 70’s.
Thanks for this note. I’m really feeling much better about my current condition. Other
than having to have cataract surgery next month, I feel pretty good for an old guy. Since
I’m really still young at 73 ½, (and the youngest in my class of ’62), I’m holding up.
Stay well, my friend. All the best,
Steve

Steve…and, oh, I forgot about that. I had both eyes done in September and it was
nothing. I was very anxious before but the surgery was a piece of cake. I went back to
Great Lakes (boot camp from September until mid-December) then mess cooking and
funeral detail from Christmas of 1961 until I went to school in Pensacola in May.
Graduated in December of 1962 and off to Bremerhaven, Germany. Then to Nicosia,
Cyprus where I re-enlisted. When I was in school in Pensacola, I learned Morse code. In
Germany, I was copying transmissions from Russian subs and on Cyprus, we were
monitoring Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Syria and Egypt (Not Israel because they were our allies).
Back to Pensacola in August of 1964 and was enrolled in Cryptography school where we
learned codes and ciphers. Then to the USS Liberty where we toured the entire west coast
of Africa from the Canary Islands to Capetown, South Africa. We were tasked with
duplicating the orders of battles for emerging nations. There were many conflicts within
the African nations and we had a ball copying their communication. In August of 1965,
we were near the mouth of the Congo River when one of my shipmates, Bobby Ringe,
was having an appendix attack. Surgery couldn’t be performed about Liberty and we had
to get him to a hospital. We’re sailing the Atlantic Ocean, so what next??? Liberty
skipper, Captain Wieland, sent a message to CINCUSNAVEUR for further instructions.
We were told to sail up the Congo River about 12 miles to the port of Banana. There we
would meet up with a boat from the Republic of Leopoldville that would get Ringe to
shore, to a waiting ambulance that would take him to the airport for an air trip to the
Naval Hospital in Tripoli, Libya. Several weeks later, Ringe returned to Liberty.
I was career motivated at the time and requested instructor duty hoping that would expose
me to information that would help me advance in rate. I went to instructor school in
Norfolk then to Skaggs Island in Sonoma, California, wine country. It helped a lot
because I made E-6 in 1967, six years after joining the navy. I went up for Warrant in
1968 and had to pass the chief's test before the application for Warrant would be
processed. I passed. I couldn't be promoted because I didn't have enough time as an E-6.
You have to wait for 3 years to move ahead. Wife hated the military and gave me an
ultimatum...get out or she was going home. I got out and the rest is history. I did a video
about the attack on the Liberty back on 8 June 1967
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g
What a travesty that was.
Bob
Bob, Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. The card was funny and I appreciate
that you send me a card every year since you have been doing the Hicksville News
Letter. I look forward to receiving the Hicks News each month and looking for news or
stories about my old class mates. It is hard to believe how old we are getting, but amazing
how the News Letter brings back great memories of our time in high school and how it
only seems like a short time ago. I am fortunate to be retired and my wife and I are
enjoying traveling around the world checking off our "bucket list" at a pretty rapid rate.
In-between our adventures we are having fun visiting children and grandchildren. Thanks
again for the birthday card and for reminding me of some great memories.

Steve Baum 1962

Bob…Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Try to
stay warm. Spring is coming.

Carolyn Wood-Imbrie 1963

Hi, Bob. As always, thanks for the birthday card and for everything else you do. I was a
bit surprised and had a good laugh when I opened the animated card. I immediately
recognized the voice of the person doing the voiceover, for the character on the right, as
my friend, Rick Santos! Small world, isn’t it???

Elliot Gorlin 1963

Thank you so much for the anniversary card; 49 years…who would have thought.

John D'Antonio 1964

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. This is a
lovely new feature!

Pamela Kurth Baker 1965

Thanks, Bob; enjoyed the card. You’re right! He does look like Andy Sipowitz. The big
70. Who knew? Going for a long walk at Jones Beach this morning. Went to Wine
Country on the North Fork yesterday. Will talk to you soon.

Chris Andersen 1967

Thank you for the beautiful birthday card. This is a milestone birthday (70) and HixNews
made it even more special. It's so nice to be remembered by my Hicksville family even
though it's been years since I've been back to visit. It will always hold a special place in
my heart and memories.

Beverly Fetz White 1967 (above shown with John)

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. On my 12th
birthday (it could have been my 13th or 14th), we had a get together at my house. My 80
y/o grandparents where there. My Dad was cooking on the grill and we ate off of paper
plates. I went around gathering the empty plates. When I got to my Grandfather I noticed
an almost perfect square hole cut out of his plate. I asked him were the square piece of
paper was.....he shrugged his shoulders and said “I must have eaten it”? When asked if it
tasted good, he responded with an emphatic "YES"??? I have 10 years left until I reach
80....can't wait!

Joe Milich 1968

Thank you for the e-card. That was a very thoughtful gesture & put a smile on my face.
My most memorable birthday was my 50th, when a group of girlfriends from work
(Lilco) had a dinner party for me at the Milleridge Inn. But then again, all of my
birthdays have been memorable because I’m here to enjoy them, which is a privilege
denied to many. Thank you again!

Karen Kelly LaCarrubba 1969

Some of my fondest birthday memories were from grade school at Burns Ave. My
girlfriends would make a candy birthday corsage and I'd pin them on my dress!
Sometimes I'd be covered and weighted down from the neck to the hem line!
Arlene Raftery Tanis 1971

Today, March 17, marks 22 months since John went Home to Heaven.

It would also have been his 63rd birthday. He's missed beyond words. I always remember
his words to me, and it helps me get through the trials of everyday life. He would have
wanted me to move forward, and he's helping me slowly do that by watching over me and
protecting me. I have received many signs from him, and trying to make him proud. We
were blessed to share such a special bond and love that many never get to experience in a
lifetime. Rest gently and peacefully my sweet man. Celebrate your birthday with a beer
and some herring with my Dad. I love you more.

Marianne Bosman
Hey Bob, Thank you so much for the card, and for thinking of me. It was very thoughtful
of you.

Lisa Weller DiBartolomeo 1980

February 26, 2019, Sunrise over Hicksville photo by Bridget Catherine

A sight I haven’t seen in many, many years.
MaryJo Crabtree Morrow 1971

Same here. St. Ignatius can be seen in the background.

Janet Knapp

Here's the Long Island Photo of the Day, March 8, 2019 taken by Mary D'Auria Allen in
Jamesport. Send your own photos to ryan@patch.com

Recently, I went to McDonald's and I saw on the menu that you could have
an order of 6, 9 or 12 Chicken McNuggets.
I asked for a half dozen nuggets.
'We don't have half dozen nuggets,' said the teenager at the counter.
'You don't?' I replied.
'We only have six, nine, or twelve,' was the reply.
'So I can't order half dozen nuggets, but I can order six?'
'That's right.'
So I shook my head and ordered six McNuggets.
Must have been the same one I asked for sweetener and she said they
didn't have any, only Splenda and sugar.)
(And they think they are worth $15.00 per hour)
Beautiful full moon descent behind Katahdin this morning!
Captured by Chris at Maine Photography

LOVE BIRDS: The Long Island Photo of the Day, February 12, 2019 taken by Mary
D'Auria Allen at Iron Pier Beach in Jamesport. Send your own photos to
ryan@patch.com...
E-Mail Address Changes
Bob…Please amend my email address to: (concealed). Thanks.
Bob Dean 1965

Anyone wanting to get in touch with Bob Please send a note to editors@hixnews.com
and we can put you in touch.
Editors

I changed your email on my list and am forwarding this to Roger to update his master list.
Thanks for the information. Hope you are well and enjoying the start of the New Year
and our newsletter.
Warm Regards
Buffalo Bob

Thanks. I officially retired at the end of last year at age 71 largely because my wife is
now partially disabled and can no longer drive. At least we have more time together and
thankfully she is still able to travel without too much difficulty.
Bob

Class of 1970...I have a bad email address for

Rick Campbell. Trying to send a birthday card for his upcoming birthday but I need an
email address. Thanks!!!
Buffalo Bob
Wish I could help you Bob. Pulled out my '70 yearbook; I remember his face, but I didn't
personally know him. Hoping Rick has a nice birthday.

Denise Moldovak Woodcheke 1970

Michael Woodcheke 1969

(Soon to be celebrating our 45th wedding anniversary.)
The grizzly bear is the official state animal of California. But no grizzly
bears have been seen there since 1922!!!

Here's the Long Island Photo of the Day, March 7, 2019 taken at Spring Lake Golf Club
in Middle Island by Colleen Kelly. Send your own photos to ryan@patch.com...

Flashback
So what happened 4 years ago today March 24, 2015?

#16 and (Clint Brown) CB3 dropped the puck at a NY Islanders game vs. Wild. Although
we lost the game that night our memories will always be special.
Cheryl Gries Brown
CB3 is always smiling and I bet the smile on his face that night was incredible.

Mark Virgilio was there that night and snapped the above photo.

Awfully nice of the Islanders to invite CB3 to drop the puck. What a wonderful memory.

Buffao Bob Casale 1961

That was one of the highlights of Clint’s life.

Flo Caruso Gries 1944

Almost screamed when I found this. Cigarette, rollers; bouffant cap and St. Bernard. How
much more 60's can one get??

Lol…photo was from June of 1964.

Eileen Walter Toscano 1959
Here's the Long Island Photo of the Day, February 24, 2019 taken by Ken Stilleto at
Gilgo Beach where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is dredging 2.1 million cubic yards
of sand to combat beach erosion. Send your own photos to ryan@patch.com...

Another "it’s a small World" story. I moved to Cape Coral Florida almost 10 years ago.
So, the Landscaper I've had for a good nine years down here closed his business He is
older than me, so I have been wondering for a while when he was going to retire. As it
turns out he had a knee replacement about a month ago, and decided to close the business
and sell off his equipment. He has a pension from another job, and did the landscaping on
the side. So I've been waiting to see one of my neighbor's landscapers to talk to them
about cutting my lawn.
My lawn hadn't been cut in about 6 weeks and it was looking a bit overgrown. This
morning I hear the lawn mower going behind my house, so on the way to my Mothers, I
drove around the block to the house right behind me and see a man getting a blower out
from his truck. I pull up to him and start negotiating for his services. His son, who had
been weed whacking, walks up and asks me "Are you from NY? He must have seen my
NY Ranger License plate holders. I tell him, "yes, I'm from Long Island" (figuring they
wouldn't know Hicksville). The Son says "We moved here from Hicksville". Yeah...it’s a
small world.
Kurt Schaaf 1977
Past Principals of Hicksville High School
Who are these guys? There’s a clue below for those who aren’t sure!!!

When the Moon “Kisses” the Ocean (thanks to Carole Salis)

Mini Hicksville High Reunion at Delaneys
In The News
NEW YORK, NY —March 7, 2019 --- The family of legendary Baseball Hall of Fame

pitcher Tom Seaver, who lived in Greenwich for many years, has announced he is
suffering from dementia and has withdrawn from public life, according to sources at the
National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
A statement from the Baseball Hall of Fame reads:
The Seaver family announced today that Hall of Fame pitcher Tom Seaver has recently
been diagnosed with dementia. Tom will continue to work in his beloved vineyard at his
California home, but has chosen to completely retire from public life. The family is
deeply appreciative of those who have supported Tom throughout his career, on and off
the field, and who do so now by honoring his request for privacy. We join Tom in
sending warmest regards to everyone.
Mural of Nunley's Carousel 'lead horse' will go up at LIRR station

Artist Michael White unveils his mural of the Nunley's Carousel lead horse at
the carousel's home on Museum Row, next to the Cradle of Aviation Museum
in Garden City. The painting will be installed at the Baldwin LIRR station.
Photo Credit: Howard Simmons

New Readers

Class of 1962: John Schielein, Currently lives in Tomball, TX

Class of 1962: Norman Golden

Steve Peck 1968

On The Internet
Bob…I would like to receive your HixNews!
Thank You.

Jack Burke 1967

You can always view the newsletter at http://hixnews.com as the current issue is live for
an entire month. We used to send a notice to a master list stating that the current issue
was live but Henry Lichtenstein was the moderator and Henry passed away in November
of 2017 and no notices have been sent since his passing. Henry was the moderator of that
Google list and he never gave any of the other editors the password for access. That is
why no one has gotten a notice. We cannot access the Google mailing list. We are in the
process of creating a new master list.
In some instances, it is necessary to copy the link and paste into your browser to gain
access. If you have problems, please send a note to editors@hixnews.com and we will try
to remedy your dilemma. Please forward this to your email friends who may not know
that the newsletter is always available. By the way…on the home page is a menu at the
top that displays various sections, Photo Gallery, The Newsletter, Ancient Hixtory,
Memory Lane, Casale’s Corner, In Memoriam, Humor and Archives that allows access to
almost every issue of the newsletter published since 2000. Go to http://hixnews.com and
enjoy.

Hello Bob…I hope all is well with you. I met up with Ed and MaryAnn Delaney last
month in Florida and they are doing well. Played golf with Bob Mercer and Vince
Hoosack a few months ago too. We had a great time together for a few days up in the
Poconos. Bob told me he just bought a place in the Villages this past year. I had sent a
letter into the HixNews with my new email address quite a few months ago but I guess it
didn’t get into your listings. I was contacted about the March issue by Frank Koziuk. I
also saw the “In Memoriam” list for March and Mike Durnin’s Class of ’68 passing
wasn’t posted. He passed about 2 years ago while in Florida. Again hoping all is healthy
and well with you and yours.

Rich Delia 1968

HixNews switched your email address when you sent it in several months ago! Your
email address has nothing to do with the newsletter that is online 24/7, 365 days a year on
our website, http://hixnews.com We originally used the email addresses that we had on
our master list to send a notice to former classmates advising them that the current issue
of the newsletter was live on our website. We publish the new newsletter on the 1st of
each month and remove the previous month. Mark on your calendar that the issue is new
on the 1st of the month. As an aside, in the menu on the top of the Home Page is a menu
and one of the headings is "Archives". Almost every issue of the newsletter published
since its inception back in October of 2000 is in the archives and you can click on any
issue and enjoy. Glad you were able to get together with some old friends. I had a house
(see attached) in the Poconos from 1988 until I sold it in 2004 when my ex who was
living there moved to Augusta, Georgia. I'll send a note to Roger to add Mike's name to
In Memoriam for 1968. Hope you and your bride are in good health. Where are you
living and where is Ed since he moved from Georgia??? Thanks.
Warm regards
Buffalo Bob

Bob,
Thanks, I’m aware of all you explained. I guess it was the monthly reminder that I was
alluding to. I will go for it the 1st of each month. I’m still living in Hicksville. I bought a
house up at Woodloch Pines (actually in the Springs) for the family to enjoy the resort.
The grand kids love it up there. I do to!! Ed moved to Leesburg, Florida. It’s between
Orlando and the Villages. They appear to enjoy it there. We got in a round of golf
together and had several dinners together. It was good to see them again. It had been
about 2 years since our last visit.
P.S. I didn’t receive your attachment, I assume, about your Pocono house.
Keep in Touch,
Rich

Suffering sometimes from CRS. Attached is the photo.

Don't know if Ed ever told you that me and Ed and another student, John O'Hanley, spent
an extra year in school. I was supposed to graduate with the class of 1960 but failed a
Problems class that was taught by Mr. Naso. All I had to do was take the course in
summer school, pass and graduate. My girlfriend, Kathy Kapsol, was a junior and after a
discussion, we decided that it would be neat for me to spend the extra year. It was the
best experience of my time spent at Hicksville High. I only needed one credit to get out
but took a boatload of subjects only because I had to keep pace with Kathy who was in
the local and national honor society, captain of the varsity cheerleaders and president of
the student council. She sorta steered me in a great direction but I'd had it with school. I
joined the navy and spent the next nine years in the military and loving it. The only
reason for getting out was because my wife hated the military and forced me into making
a decision. And, for the record, Kathy was not my wife. I went into the Navy in
September and got a "Dear John" letter in November. Kathy was in college at Syracuse
University and had a change of heart. Take care...Bob

Passages
My brother

Robert M. McMorrow from the class of 1970 passed away in 1994. Please add to the In
Memoriam for the class of 1970. Thank you.
Lynn McMorrow O’Riordan 1968
p.s….also, I retired after 45 wonderful years as a Critical Care Nurse Specialist. We
moved to Florida in 2014.

Thanks, Lynn, for the update. So sorry for your loss 25 years ago. The memories never
fade. Will add brother Bob to the In Memoriam for the class of 1970. Curious if you
recently retired or moved to Florida after retiring in 2014. Your career sounds marvelous
and working as a Critical Care Nurse requires a great deal of knowledge. Thanks for your
service. I moved to Augusta, Georgia in 2009 to take care of my "Ex" who had
Alzheimer's and no one to take care of her. It was sad being her caregiver and watching
her going slowly down the rabbit hole. She was a vibrant, athletic woman who shrank to
an iota of what she was. Sad, sad, sad!!! Hope you are well.
Love yah Buffalo Bob

Hi Bob…I was born in Queens and we moved out to Hicksville before Kindergarten. I
attended K-7 at St Ignatius Loyola, then Saint Dominic’s for 8th & 9th grades. Returned
to Hicksville High for 11th 1& 12th grades. Best years for sure. Made the first Coquette
Dance Team. I met some wonderful friends & my mind was opened up by teachers like
Mr. Shanley, Mr. Paisly, Mr. Irwin, Mr. Pluchowski & Dr Altobelli. After 45 years and
thousands of wonderful encounters with patients & their families, retired with a full heart
& so many loving & proud memories. My husband retired about the same time and that
was when we decided to sell our home & move to Florida’s east coast. It truly is a small
town secret filled with big hearted people.
Thanks for asking.
Lynn
It is with sadness that I report the passing of HHS 1955 graduate

Richard W. Adams,
On 2-17-19. He was a graduate of Kings Point and a merchant marine officer, a school
teacher and school principal. A real gentleman. Please add his name to the 1955 HHS In
Memoriam list. Thank you and your staff for all of your great work!

Bob McWilliams 1955

It is with deep sadness that I have to tell you that my mom, Eunice Totter, passed away
yesterday, March 18. The wake will be at Wagner’s on Sunday the 24th. Funeral Mass is
at St Ignatius on Monday at 9:45. Thank you for your kindness and love during this
trying time.

Cheri Totter Mulholland 1971

You know you are from Hicksville if you knew my brother

Dean (Dino) Hawxhurst. He just relocated to Melbourne Florida last year and suffered an
accidental death recently on March 7th. Love you so much, may you live in God's
memory and be called forth in the resurrection.
Memorial July 20th at Cantiague Park. Please stop by to help us heal and remember Dean!
Please share this with your friends and family so Dean can be remembered.
Kim Hawxhurst

I totally remembered having several classes with him in junior high.

This is from our 9th grade yearbook - I am so sorry for your loss.
Chrissie Lee Verskry

Just received word that the much loved foreign language teacher, Helen DeCora, has died
at an assisted living facility in Florida. She was surrounded by family when she passed.
Adiós, Señora DeCora.

Paul Rondeau 1974

Reunions
Class of 1964
Hi Bob…I would deeply appreciate it if you can promote the Class of 1964 upcoming
55th Reunion plans in the next issue of HixNews. So far, we have received payment from
46 classmates planning to attend our 55th Reunion on Saturday evening, September 28,
2019 at the Plainview Holiday Inn. This dinner dance will run from 7 p.m. to midnight
and feature live music entertainment by Tommy Sullivan. The night before this event on
Friday, September 27, 2019, we will hold an informal "Meet and Greet" get-together
from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. in the atrium adjacent to bar area also at the Plainview Holiday
Inn. Cheese, crackers, fruit and drinks will be provided those attending.
We have arranged for discounted rooms to be made available for classmates coming to
the reunion from out-of-town. Anyone wishing to reserve a room at the Plainview
Holiday Inn for either Thursday evening, September 26th through Saturday night,
September 27th, 2019 can either call the 866-249-3515 reservations number or book
these discounted rooms at HolidayInnPlainview.com. Cost is $ 159.99/day plus tax. Use
the code "HHR" to get the discounted rate.
We want to make this reunion special and meaningful to all attending. We hope to create
a handout booklet of remembrances and memories containing contributions from fellow
classmates. If any classmates have pictures or written recollections about growing up in
Hicksville in the late 1950s and 1960s, we welcome those contributions. If classmates
have passed on and friends and family members want to describe their remembrances of
those individuals, we would like to add those statements to this handout of memories.
We also want to open up our reunion celebration to all Hicksville High School alumni
who graduated in years before or after 1964. We can designate tables at our dinner dance
for specific years.
The cost to join us on September 27th and 28th, 2019 is $100.00 per person. Make
checks payable John Maniec and mail them to his home at 260-12 74th Avenue, 2nd
floor, Glen Oaks, N. Y. 11004. Also mail any pictures or written remembrances to the
same address or if it's easier, email them to john@johnmaniec.com. For further
information, call John Maniec at (917) 750-7842.

Update from John

We now have 48 paid attendees including two members/graduates from the Class of 1966
-- Lorraine (Pidcoe) Pizzo and Lana (Buckholtz) Jacobs. We welcome any HHS alumni
to join us at our September 28, 2019 dinner dance at the Plainview Holiday Inn. Cost to
attend: $100 per person.
We have also arranged for discounted rooms there for alumni coming from out-of-town.
Cost per night: $ 159.99 plus tax. Rooms available for Thursday, September 26th, Friday,
September 27th and/or Saturday evening, September 28, 2019. Use the code: HHR and
either call the Holiday Inn at 866-249-3515 or go to its website
at holidayinnplainview.com.
Finally, we hope to put together a booklet of memories and remembrances of growing up
in Hicksville in the 1950s and 1960s. We welcome any memorabilia that alumni may still
have in their possession and would like to share with participants of our 55th Reunion. If
friends and family members have passed on, your written tributes and stories are also
welcomed to be included in this compilation. Send those treasured memories to John
Maniec at 260-12 74th Ave., Glen Oaks, N.Y. 11004 so we can organize and print this
handout in time for the September 28, 2019 dinner dance. John's cell phone number is
(917) 750-7842.
Videos on the Internet
A short story about the chivalry shown by Luftwaffe Pilot Franz Stigler toward United
States Air Force Pilot Charlie Brown. Brown was returning from a bombing run against a
factory in Bremen. His aircraft was pummeled by German fighter planes. Quite a
remarkable story
Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler (17,914 Views) **
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfncbMMu-Q

It would be a tremendous shame to not make a movie about this story. A book has been
written. I am just so proud of both men and firmly believe they are together with Christ in
paradise. I also want to honey Commander Rodeo who instilled in Mr. Sigler a strong
sense of chivalry and honor. Though I believe it was already there, just needed some
nudging.
Robert Bishop

A Very Young Artist

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11z9aGw_iEs

An Astronomer’s Paradise
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/03/astronomers-paradise/

Dog Reacts to Lion King Film

https://biggeekdad.com/2019/03/dog-watching-lion-king/

Frazil Ice in Yosemite

https://biggeekdad.com/2011/01/yosemite-frazil-ice/

If you love dogs…

https://biggeekdad.com/2011/05/ultimate-dog-tease/
https://biggeekdad.com/2012/01/funny-talking-dog-wants-pizza/

video of German Shepherds

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2m2haw

Spaghetti Eating Contest

https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x2axmmj
Norway
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/02/norway-in-motion/

Baby meets puppy

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Pt-IIPLah0

Beagle Adopts Possum

https://biggeekdad.com/2019/02/beagle-adopts-possum/

Best Card Trick Ever

https://biggeekdad.com/2013/08/best-card-trick-ever/

Funny Pet Videos

https://biggeekdad.com/2017/01/13-funny-pet-videos-2/