March 8,
2010: Albany Luncheon, Tuesday Mar. 16, 2010 at
Century House , Latham, NY. Contact Milan or
Claude if you plan to attend. This venue is
being considered as a possible site for the 2010
Reunion housing. More on the 2010 details
after the meeting.
In memoriam:
Grace Palmisano Harvey, Albany 1959, member of
Beta Zeta, and wife of Wayne Harvey, 1958 died March
2, 2010 in Johnson City, NY. You can view her
obituary at:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/pressconnects/obituary.aspx?n=grace-marie-p-harvey&pid=140332749
Condolences to Wayne and his family.
December 5,
2009: New Paltz, NY – Thomas P. Benenati, 78, of
New Paltz, a loving and devoted husband, father, and
grandfather passed away on Friday morning, December
4, 2009 at the Kaplan Family Hospice Residence in
Newburgh after a long and enjoyable life. He
courageously continued to enjoy life after
experiencing significant health problems over the
last few years.
Tom was born on June 29, 1931 at Chenango Memorial
Hospital, Norwich, NY. He was the son of Frank and
Catherine Paino Benenati. After graduating from
Norwich High School in 1949, he attended the State
University of New York at Albany where he met his
wife Vivian. In addition to graduating from the
University at Albany with a B.A. in Secondary
Education he also received his Master of Arts
Degree, Permanent
Certification in Guidance and Permanent
Certification as a Secondary Principal. On
July 6, 1957 he married Vivian Schiro at St.
Joseph’s Church, New Paltz, NY, and on July 6, 2007
they joyfully celebrated their 50th wedding
anniversary. In addition to Vivian, his wife
of 52 years, he is survived by his sons Brigadier
General Paul Benenati of Richmond, VA; Michael and
his wife Lynette Benenati of New Paltz, NY; and
daughter Barbara McCutcheon & her husband Sean of
Clintondale, NY; and his loving grandchildren Connor
McCutcheon, Michael (MJ) Benenati, Jr., Tyler
Benenati, Catherine (Katie) McCutcheon, Hannah
Benenati & Candace McCutcheon; siblings Rosalie
Benenati Rodiquenzi of Warwick, NY and Frank
Benenati of Norwich, NY and several nieces and
nephews. Tom and Vivian also have countless close
friends whom they consider family. He served
in the United States Army from 1954 until his
honorable discharge in 1956 at Fort Dix, NJ; Fort
Lee, VA; Salzburg, Austria; and Vicenza, Italy. In
1996 he became a member of the American Legion Post
176, New Paltz and shortly thereafter became the
Boys’ State Chairman. His professional career
included teaching Science at Berne-Knox Central
School and Highland High School. In 1960 he became
the Director of Guidance at the New Paltz High
School until 1967 when he served for five years as
the Principal of the New Paltz Middle School before
returning to his previous position. He remained the
Director of Guidance at the New Paltz High School
until his retirement in 1989. He was a current
member of the New York State United Teachers, New
Paltz United Teachers, New York State Retired
Teachers Association, Paltz Club (where he served as
President in 1997 & 1998), The Italian Center,
Member of the Board of Directors of South Eastern
Ulster County YMCA and was a Life Member of the New
Paltz Fire Department. Tom served on the Town
Board, Town of New Paltz as a Councilperson
from 1986 – 1993; serving three years as Deputy
Supervisor. His other activities included announcing
at New Paltz sporting events as “The Voice of the
Huguenots”, serving on the Elting Memorial Library
Board, Chairman of the Library Fair, St. Joseph’s
R.C. Parish Council, Boy Scout Troop 172 Chairman,
Member of the Board of Trustees of the Italian
Center Dr. Bacile Scholarship, Member of the New
Paltz Jaycees where he served as President
1959-1960, and Member of the New Paltz-Highland
Rotary Club. Tom loved his family and his
community. He had the opportunity to travel
extensively visiting the vast United States and the
countries of: England, France, Austria, Italy,
Switzerland, Germany, Morocco, France, Spain,
Portugal, Malta, Egypt, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece,
British Columbia, Puerto Rico, Tortola, Guadeloupe,
Barbados, St. Lucia, Isla de Margarita, Bonaire and
Grand Cayman. Calling hours will be held on
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 2 – 4 pm and 7 – 9 pm
at the Copeland Funeral Home, 162 South Putt Corners
Road, New Paltz, NY. A mass of Christian
Burial will be celebrated on Wednesday, December 9,
2009, 1:30 p.m. at St. Joseph’s Roman Catholic
Church in New Paltz, NY. Memorial donations
may be made to St. Joseph’s Church, 34 S. Chestnut
Street, New Paltz, NY 12561, or New Paltz Rescue
Squad, Inc., P.O. Box 594, New Paltz, NY 12561.
December 4,
2009: In memoriam:
Word was received today that Tom Benenati, `53,
passed away this morning. Calling hours on
Tuesday, December 8, 2009 from 2-4 P.M. and 7-9 P.M.
at the Copeland Funeral Home, 162 South Putt Corners
Road, New Paltz, NY 12561; 845-255-1212
Funeral -
Wednesday, December 9 at 1:30 PM from St.
Joseph's Catholic Church; 34 South Chestnut
Street (Route 208), New Paltz, NY 12561;
845-255-5635 We will print the obituary when
available.
December 3, 2009: Albany Area
Luncheon at 76 Diner. 14 in attendance,
see the Photo Gallery for pictures and names.
Discussion about Reunion plans for 2010.
Tentatively to be held in conjunction
with UAlbany Homecoming Weekend. We plan a
2-nighter; some meal event during Homecoming;
possible day trip by bus outside the Albany
area; most registration details to be handled by
UAlb Alumni Assoc. More info forthcoming.
Stay tuned.
Regards
from Ben Reed, `47, unable to attend
reunions.
John Parsons,`54 bumped into Hal and Barbara
Smith in the motel at Homecoming Weekend.
John had been unaware of the Potter Reunion, or
would have come earlier. His address is
unchanged from our directory.
Harley Dingman,`43 and wife, Carol, now
living permanently in Florida. See address
changes.
November 1,
2009: In memoriam:
Frank Fay, 1953 - Obit provided by Doris
Wilson, Class Councilor
FAY, Francis
Augustine 77, of Lunenburg, formerly of Sudbury,
died at his home on August 17, 2009. Frank was born
in 1931 and lived in New York until moving to
Massachusetts in 1972. He received his BS in Physics
and Mathematics from SUNY Albany, in addition to
course work at Michigan State and Columbia
University. Frank completed military service from
1954 thru 1956 at Fort Detrick, MD. His career as an
engineering physicist spanned firms such as AIL,
Raytheon and MITRE. While at MITRE, he secured a
Patent on "Shared Aperture Antenna for Independently
Steered, Multiple Simultaneous Beams". Frank was
involved in community service as part of The Boy
Scouts of America where he earned an Eagle Scout
Ranking. He also headed up Sudbury's Brush & Bridle
4-H program. Frank was an avid Civil War historian;
he extensively researched and wrote about the life
of Nostradamus and he enjoyed camping, horse-back
riding, travel and golf. Frank was a devoted father
who loved spending time with his wife and family. He
is survived by his three children: Francis G. Fay of
Augusta, Maine, Joseph A. Fay of Naperville, IL and
Rosanna Fay Malcolm of San Leandro, CA. and by his
two grandchildren, Michael Fay and Emily Fay of
Illinois. Frank is predeceased by his wife of 50
years, Mary Jane Fay who passed away on August 1st,
2008 and by his son, Michael Martin Fay. In lieu of
flowers, donations can be made to the Francis Fay
'53 Scholarship Fund for engineering students, 1400
Washington Avenue, UAB 226, Albany, NY 12222.
Funeral services will be held from the
Duckett-J.S.Waterman & Sons Home of Memorial
Tribute, 656 Boston Post Rd., Rt. 20, Sudbury,
Thursday, August 20, at 9:00 a.m. followed by a
funeral mass at St. Anselm Church, 100 Landham Road,
Sudbury at 10:00 o'clock. Visiting hours at the
funeral home will be today (Wednesday) from 5:00 to
7:00 p.m. Interment will be in St. James Cemetery,
Setauket, New York. For additional information,
tributes and guest book, please visit
www.mem.com. Sudbury and Lunenburg
Duckett-J.S.Waterman & Sons Sudbury, MA
978/443-5777.
Arnold
Dansky, 1952 - Obit provided by Paul Ward.
QUEENSBURY
-- Arnold Dansky, 79, of Queensbury passed away
Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at Glens Falls Hospital.
He was born March 16, 1930, in Hudson, N.Y., the
son of the late Benjamin and Evelyn (Koslow)
Dansky. Arnold was educated in the Hudson
City Schools. He earned a Bachelor of Arts
degree at SUNY Albany in 1952, and his Master of
Arts degree at SUNY Albany in 1953. He then went
on to earn additional graduate hours from both
Union College and SUNY at Plattsburgh.
In 1953,
he moved to Queensbury to join the faculty of
the Queensbury School System, where he taught
many different science subjects until retirement
in 1987. During his teaching career Arnie
was very active in the Queensbury Faculty
Association and was chosen "Queensbury Teacher
of the Year" in 1975. He was also active in NYS
Science Teachers and the American Chemical
Society. In 1978, he was chosen Eastern
Section of ACS "Teacher of the Year" and in 1982
he received NYS Science Teachers Fellows Award.
Arnie coached the Queensbury High School Rifle
Team for many years. In his leisure time
he enjoyed hunting, fishing and was a member of
the Gooley Club. He also was a NYS Safety Hunter
Instructor.
Survivors
include his wife of 52 years, Esther (Carlin)
Dansky of Queensbury; his daughters: Karen Slone
and husband, Robert, of Loveland, Ohio and Carol
Dansky and fiancé, Nick West of Davie, Fla.;
grandchildren Emily Sloane, and Benjamin Sloane,
both of New York, N.Y. and Katherine Sloane of
Loveland, Ohio; his brothers, Leonard Dansky and
Lee Dansky of Hudson, N.Y., and New Smyrna Beach
Fla., also survive Arnie.
A funeral
service will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday Nov.
2, 2009, at Singleton - Healy Funeral Home, 407
Bay Road, Queensbury, N.Y. Burial will
follow at Pine View Cemetery, Quaker Road,
Queensbury, with Deacon Joseph Tyrell
officiating. Family and friends are
invited and may call from 9 a.m. until the time
of service. Memorial donations in lieu of
flowers, in Arnie's name are suggested to The
Parkinson's Disease Foundation, 1359 Broadway
Suite 1509, New York, NY 10018, West Glens Falls
Emergency Squad, 86 Luzerne Road, Queensbury, NY
12804, or to American Diabetes Association, 7
Washington Square, Albany, NY 12204. For
those who wish, online condolences may be sent
to
www.scott-barbieri.com.
November 1,
2009: New EEP Checks in!
Ray Vokulich, 1981, found us and was put in
touch by the Alumni Association. Ray had not
been in our records prior to this. He was Club
V.P. See address changes for more details.
October 18,
2009: One week + after and counting! 24
Potter men, spouses and guests brought the total
attendance to 46. Dinner catered by the
University food service, Chartwell's; a reception
(in the newly refurbished Potter Memorial Room)
replete with munchies and open bar; a guest speaker
with an interesting and thought provoking
talk; opportunities for renewed fellowship; and an
interesting field trip rounded out the event.
Many pictures were taken (could use more, if you
have some), all of which are in the Photo Gallery
(see link at left).
Paul Ward led
discussion during the Business Meeting about the
future of the reunions. A new web page has
been started to facilitate continued discussion of
this topic as we move toward thoughtful
decision-making later this year. See the new
link at the left for Reunion10 or go to
Potter Reunion
Future and join in the discussion!
Potter Alumni
Bank Account: Our money has been moved from
BCTFCU (under Jack H's account) to an account under
the U Albany Alumni Association. This allows
us to function under the tax-exempt status of the
Association and eliminates the liability of having
an account under a private individual's name.
Since the corporate existence of our group is
unavailable this is our best choice, sans officers,
a Constitution and all of the other trappings of an
organized group.
Lost EEPs
heard from (posted in Address Changes):
Michael Schwartz, '65
Richard Moore, `63
Doris Doherty Wilson, Class of 1953,
Co-counselor, has done some tracking down and
provided us with the following:
C. Leonard Davis, `53
Edward McCarthy, `53 (married to
Jeanne
Corigliano McCarthy '53)
Joe Pasquarella, 53
Clarence Spain, `53
Donald Canonica, `53
Determined that Jack E.
Burke is in Class of 1950.
Check the Archives link at the left for complete
earlier news.