John Burniston

I'm very sorry to have to be the bearer of bad news, but Ray Hennessy had a series of heart attacks last Thursday and passed away after 8 hours of surgery.  Condolences to his wife of 50+ years, Kathy, and their five children.  He was a great guy, a terrific friend, and the best teammate a guy could ask for. He will be missed.  Rest in peace, my friend......

Pat Gugino (Pepe)

So sorry to hear that we have lost another great classmate. RIP. 

Marilyn Vogt (Gerbec)

So sorry to hear of Ray's passing. Last saw him at St. John's grammar school reunion several years ago. May he rest in peace.

Bonnie Kronson (Bavisotto)

""RAY, RAY, HE'S OUR MAN ----IF HE CAN'T DO IT---NOONE CAN"" Great Kenmore West basketball player  as well as wonderful guy~~~ 
I used  to cheer  for Ray on the basketball court-- we will all miss another wonderful friend and classmate~~~

BE WITH ALL THE ANGELS RAY........................

John Flynn

Ray Hennessy and I met at St. John the Baptist grade school many years ago. He was one of the tall guys as was I so usually we sat next to each other in class. During confirmation, when we were in sixth grade Ray and I were horsing around in class, and we heard the clickity clack of the nuns rosary beads that they wore, coming down the isle. Knowing that we were about to get whacked, Ray and I ducked and the taped yardstick struck Ross McKee's new confirmation watch (Ross sat behind us), and exploded into a million pieces. Ray and I looked at each other and started to laugh uncontrollably. The kind of laugh that you know you should be serious, but just couldn't control. Ross however, did not think it was funny which only made matters worse. Ray and I by this time were doubled over laughing so hard, while getting whacked repetetedly with the yardstick. I have told this story countless times over the years and laughed again each time. Ray was a great guy and great athlete. I will miss his laugh and his huge smile. Like Bonnie said, he was one of the great one's. RIP Ray, and save my seat next to you so we can laugh again.... John Flynn.

Dick Mooshie

Thanks for posting this John. It's a good reminder of who Ray was. He'll be missed.

Dick Mooshie

We finally did it. Got the hell outta Dodge (uh, Georgetown). My bride and I are now residents in the mountains of NC. You can get jealous anytime now.

Pat Gugino (Pepe)

Enjoy your new home. 😄

Will we see you at the 70th birthday party on August 6? Check web site for details. 

Linda Rang (Krempa)

Hi all!  Just received notice from my international fraternity headquarters that Ginny Anderson (Graziano) passed away on 12/30/14.  Many of us went to UB with Ginny, she and I pledged the same sorority.  Last I heard many years ago - she was living in Marion, Illinois.  She was a wild child back in the day - but a we did have a lot of fun. 

Best to all.  See ya in August.

Ann Coleman (Oelheim)

Hi, all,

My check is in the mail for the 70th Birthday Party.  I'm looking forward to seeing many of you there.  Just a reminder that reservations are due by July 4th at the reasonable cost of $25.  After that, the price goes up to $30.  Hope to see you on August 6th!

Ann (Coleman) Oelheim

Colleen Watkins (Rotella)

Thank you Ann.....yes my check is in the mail...really!!!!! I sent it out Thursday. Can't wait to see youse guys!

Nancy Bishop (Wittman)

Oh no just deleted my message to you all by mistake ! Will try again to get it out there , if you made our 50th reunion great we had a great time and if you didn't make it then this is your chance see old friends once again who missed you over all these years ! So send in your check and come have a great day with all of us who want to see you again ! We had such a wonderful time at the reunion that's why we are having this birthday party for you now ! Who know we would make it this far , we have lost way too many of our friends , even since the reunion ! Yes we just never know what the years or days have instore for us so why not make the trip to catch up on old friendships or make some new ones you wish you had done back in 1964 or before ! 

So send us a check and come party like its 1964 ! With all us Blue Devils , we look forward to seeing you once again ! Looks like we should have good weather as we have not had much rain all summer ! So what are you waiting for come on we MISS YOU ! It may be the last chance we have to see your smiling face 😊 ! We will be looking for your check in the mail soon this is a birthday party for YOU 🎂🎉🙀 ! So pull up your britches and send the check so we can finalize all the details . Look forward in seeing you all soon ! Come make more memories with us all to keep you going in the next few years !  See you soon at our birthday party you can even bring the balloons if you want ! 🎂🎉🇺🇸🍾🎶💙💗🎂🙀

Bonnie Kronson (Bavisotto)

Ditto~~Ditto~~~Ditto  Nancy! Let's make this 70th Birthday Party something more to remember~~~We all have memories gowing up and now that we are MATURE GROWN UP ADULTS  (!!!!)~~~WE'LL HAVE MORE MEMORIES TO CHERISH~~~WE JUST DON'T KNOW DAY TO DAY WHAT IS IN STORE FOR US, SO  LET'S PARTY AUGUST 6  ~~~~~AT THE NOCO PAVILION~~~~iT'S ONLY $25 ~~~YOU SPEND MORE GOING TO THE MOVIES ~~~RIGHT?    REMEMBER MY FAVORITE SAYING~~~~~~

                                        " EVERY DAY IS A GIFT!!!! "  ~~ WHO KNOWS IFTHERE WILL BE ANOTHER REUNION---LET'S MAKE THIS ONE UNFORGETABLE  LIKE OUR 50TH REUNION!!!

                                          BLESSINGS TO ALL !!   BONNIE

Colleen Watkins (Rotella)

I was so disapointed when I couldn't make the 50th.....I was awaiting surgery and could not travel. But thanks to this forum I hooked up again with my KW BFF Ann Coleman. I came up to NY last summer and we had our own reunion. So I am looking forward to spending time with her and hooking up with some more old friends. I am grateful that this is taking place. Can't wait to see everyone.

Colleen Watkins (Rotella)

So Nancy Bishop Wittman......my bags are packed...me and hubby will be hitting the road. So how many people will be attending? See everyone soon. I am looking forward to seeing everyone

Ken Link

Hubby and I.  Probably joking, but Miss Scott is rolling over in her grave.

Nancy Bishop (Wittman)

Ok so glad to here you are coming Collen it will be a fun night once again ! So excited to see everyone again and some new faces as well ! Please spread the word and try to get your buns to our big party ! The weather is going to be great again ! So pack yourself up and come join us to party hardy as we use to call it ! God Bless you all with good health and long life ! Nanc

Ann Coleman (Oelheim)

So looking forward to seeing people I missed at the 50th.  Are we really 70 or near 70?  Can't be!  Saturday can't come fast enough!  

Ron Wheeler

To answer Colleen's question, we are expecting at least 60 people, and maybe some walk-ins. It should be a good time.

Colleen Watkins (Rotella)

Thanks Ron..looking forward to seeing everyone.

Dick Mooshie

Nice pics guys from the festivities. Three things. Is Mioducki in a stupor and wandering down the street or has he decided not to cook anymore? Patti--did you cram for finals to get that diploma? And why did anyone allow Burniston to tend to the beer cooler? Bad move.

Sorry I wasn't there.

Moosh 

Pat Gugino (Pepe)

Dick, I had a lot of trouble with that Earth Science Exam. Took me all these years to finally pass it. Also after all these years I finally saved enough to go on a vacation to Lackawanna. 

Pat

David Thornton

Great pictures from the 70th Birthday party.  I really still enjoy all the posts that are on this blog.  I am sorry that I missed the Birthday party- I had too many things going on so could not make it to Buffalo at that time.  I will be in Buffalo this coming week, however.  It was just bad timing for me.  I was just too busy with things around here and keeping up with my bike rides (I put on over 1600 miles the last two months).  I hope there maybe some gatherings in the future that I can make.  

Dave Thornton from Duluth, Mn. 

Molly Pearson (Kelly)

Great pictures from the Birthday Party!!  So sorry I wasn't able to be there but was definitely there in spirit!  My husband thought I was crazy when Lynda called and I sang "Happy Birthday" with you all.  It was great to be able to talk to so many of you who attended.  Keep up the good work!!  One of these days I will return and we can party all over again.

Steve Banks

​Doug Wilson, Congratulations on finishing your first triathlon Saturday - one half mile swim in Lake Ontario, twelve mile bike ride and five kilometer run!  Not bad for a 70 year old former Kenmore West cross country and track man.  Very well done!  Word on the track is that the only guy in your age group who beat you finished fifth in the world championships!  Your old Blue Devil teammates are proud of you!