Thomas Hoitink

Good Evening Art, Beautiful story. Tom Hoitink

Paul Minor

Cute.  Thanks for keeping us smiling this hectic time of year!

Robert E Dietrich

Arthur,

In the immortal words of Bob Hope, "Thanks for the Memories".  I got hungry just reading your message, and lingering back to our days together there in Batavia, and the wholesome meals that my mother made for us as well.  

Well said!!

Bob Dietrich

Susan Monaghan (Katz)

I'm sorry to tell you all that Jim Pacino, husband of Patti Cleveland Pacino, passed away this morning (April 5). He had been suffering from heart failure for the past six months. Calling hours and the funeral arrangements are not complete yet, but it is likely that the funeral will be Saturday. As I learn more about this, I can let you know.

Georgia Pontillo (Woodring)

Calling hours for Jimmy are Friday, April 12, 4-7 at Bohm's mortuary.  Mass of Christian Burial is at St Joseph's church at 9:30 am on Saturday, the 13th.  

Paul Minor

So sorry to hear about this.  Hope to see soe of you Friday afternoon.

Paula J Reed (Hanson)

Art, such beautiful words of celebration of Jim's life and passing. 
Paula Reed Hanson

Paul Minor

This came direct to me (Administrator) rather than being posted to thr Message Forum:

From Coleen Tooley Oleski:

We are all hurting for Patti and family. Jimmy will be remembered by all of us as we send love, sympathy and support.

Dorothy A McCurdy (Spear)

So sorry to hear of your loss Patty.   I pray that your memories will bring you comfort and peace.  God bless.

Doothy

Mark J Cherniack

For Patti, Family, Friends....

"The reality is that you will grieve forever.

You will not ‘get over’ the loss of a loved one; you will learn to live with it.

You will heal and you will rebuild yourself around the loss you have suffered.

You will be whole again but you will never be the same.

Nor should you be the same nor would you want to.”

    --Dr. Elisabeth Kubler Ross

Robert E Dietrich

Art,

I feel your pain as we are doing the same as we plan to downsize to a graduated assisted living center with a memory care unit.  When you become a caregiver you learn a lot of new skills.  My wife and I have been together 52 years, and getting rid of STUFF can sometimes be a tug of war.  I think everyone needs to move every ten years.

Thomas Hoitink

I too think of JFK and Richard Nickon as very good Presidents despite persnel failings JFK, other affairs with women other than Jackie, and Nixon Watergate. They were both WW2 veteran's  JFK failed to listen to De'Gaull when he told him to stay out of VietNam and Nixon tried to win an unwinnable war.

Georgia Pontillo (Woodring)

I will keep my political views to myself...suffice to say, I am heartbroken and horrified that these two men are the best America has to offer. God help us. 

Patrick J Pullinzi

Come Novemeber the citizens of this country have a choice>>>>> to vote to continue the move to a Socialist State or to vote to regain the liberties, under a Democracy, we have lost under the current administration. Be an informed voter and vote wisely.  

God Bless to all

Jane Pixley (Gerace)

Do you see what's happening to our class site?  With the most recent posts, it's becoming a political forum.  That has not, and should not be, its focus.  Paul Minor has diligently kept this site informative and up-to-date  where we have enjoyed reminiscing our youth and remembering our classmates who have passed on.  This is not the place for divisive politics.  Take that to other more appropriate sites that are purposeful for political rhetoric.  Please, NOT HERE!

Thomas Hoitink

I am a Registered Independent Voter. Sometimes I vote Democract sometimes Republican never as of yet Independent.  I could care less whom my classmates vote for.  At our 60th reunion I joust want to see old classmates that I have not seen for awhile and talk to them about their lives etc. everything but politics! Tom Hoitink

Edward P Nutting

I agree with Tom. I dont normally  coment and do enjoy the forum posts but this was getting a little out of hand. Lets all be happy and look forward to the big 60. Enough said.

Dorothy A McCurdy (Spear)

Greetings! I too want to hear about the lives of my former classmates. I get enough poliical "stuff" wheneverI turn on the news!  We are at an age when it's important to be able to remember our classmates! If I wanted to post a political comment I'd pursue a different course.

Thanks to all-have a wonderful 4th of July! Let's celebrate our freedom and the beautiful country we have to live in!  God bless everyone!

Dorothy Spear

Georgene A Jacobs (Della Penna)

I agree with Dorthy. 

B. Jacob Bonar

R.I.P. Victor Cecere December 20, 2024

Arthur J Torcello

REMEMBERING PAUL MINOR.

Losing family and friends is always painful...especially as we grow older and better understand mortality.

However the loss of precious human treasures, like Paul - is even more shockingly painful.

He was a man with a special heart who cared so very much about the world around us, and contributed to the development of every person he met along the way on his life's journey.

Paul was, is and forever will be an inspiration to all of us who knew him.                                                          Thank you for living a great and fulfilled life, my friend.

"Oh Captain, my Captain - your fearful trip is done...                                                                                         your ship has weathered every rack. The prize you sought is won."   - Walt Whitman

Adieu, Sir. May God bless and welcome you home as you sail on to eternal life..

Robert E Dietrich

I am very saddened to see Paul's obituary. My memories of him include our high school years, our days on Conesus Lake together, and to my surprise running into Paul when we moved to Acton, MA in 1979. As an architect Paul did work for Patsy's mother when she moved across the street from us in Acton. I can only describe Paul as he was above all gentle, too gentle for this world as it exists today, too honest and genuine for all of the hypocrisy, too peaceful for all of the mayhem, too generous for all of the selfishness, and too loving for all of the unkindness in the world today. I remember he created an environment that left us feeling better about ourselves and happier that he was a part of our lives.  He will be missed by many.

B. Jacob Bonar

R.I.P. Paul Minor☮️

B. Jacob Bonar

William J. Frieday “Bill”, 78 of Batavia, passed away peacefully on Monday (October 27, 2025) at the Buffalo V.A. Medical Center.

He was born March 31, 1947 in Batavia, NY, a son of the late Albert and Mary Painter Frieday.

 Bill was a life-long resident of Batavia and graduated from Batavia High School in 1965.  He was a decorated Veteran of the Vietnam War, having served his country with the Marine Corps from 1965-1969. During that time he served three tours in Vietnam, earning many medals and citations.  Bill was a member of the Genesee Joint Service Honor Guard, the Western New York National Cemetery Honor Guard, Glenn S. Loomis American Legion and Veness-Strollo VFW.  He worked over 20 years as a letter carrier for the Batavia Post Office working mostly on the south side of Batavia.  In his spare time, he enjoyed hunting, loved outdoor activities, attending his grandkids sporting and school events and volunteering at the Batavia VA Medical Center. Most of all he adored his family, especially his grandchildren and will be missed by all who knew him.

Survivors include his wife, Elaine (Priolo) Frieday of Batavia. Daughters, Maria Frieday of Batavia and Melissa (Matt) Landers of Batavia. Grandchildren, Seth Bouse, Kaitlyn Landers and Benjamin Landers. Brother, Steve (Vicki) Frieday of Batavia. Also survived by nieces, nephews, beloved furry feline, Smokey and several special friends.

Family and friends are cordially invited to share memories and condolences on Sunday (November 2nd) from 12-2pm at the J. Leonard McAndrew Funeral Home, LLC, 2 Bogue Ave., Batavia. His Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Monday (November 3rd), 9:30am at Resurrection Parish, 303 East Main St., Batavia, NY. He will be laid to rest with Military Honors in the Western New York National Cemetery, Corfu, NY. 

Memorial contributions may be offered to the Buffalo VA Medical Center. Expressions of sympathy may be shared with the family at www.mcandrewfuneralhomes.net.  

Edward P Nutting