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

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.

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

Check the Archives link at the left for complete earlier news.