Donna Ruch (Dubrow)

It was a great weekend. I am thrilled that I made the trip. The warm feeling and joy

that was felt between us is memorable  I am looking forward to our "60th"!

Alan Kay

    Donnie Bigelman will be greatly missed by many, including those, some of whom  may not have even seen him in decades. There is a group of us that were with him in the late 1940s and all of the 1950s and into the 1960s and his  best friends in Detroit. Many of us were with him from 1st grade  at Bagley Elementary, then at Post Intermediate, and/or at Mumford High School.  And 2 of us (Danny and myself) were also with Donnie at Michigan State in the dorm as roommates  and I was even “his brother” in ZBT at MSU before moving to Florida.  In addition to being his closest schoolmates, we were also with Donnie  in our JCC Club and sports teams, the Normans, and most of us were also with him in our highly esteemed high school fraternity, the Cosmos.  
    Myself, Ricky Schwartz, Danny Stewart,  Marty Tessler, Billy Shell and Mel Chase will all miss Donnie  very much.  Marty, Ricky and I were hoping to be there in Daytona for the “Donnie’s Celebration of Life” on March 19th,  but could not finalize our schedules to come over from the west coast of Florida.  But we  will be there “in spirit.”  
     We all send our regards and best wishers to Rhoda and Jimmy, who should remember all of us from “back then”  and as how close we all  were with Donnie “back in the day.”  We always knew the proper spelling of the surname and I can still hear Donnie slogan with his smile saying “It’s Big-Man “with an “EL” in the middle” !! He was “a great and fun guy.”

Alan Kay

Robert Rubin

A name out of the past...I remember him from Bagley -always a good guy- life is not a dress rehearsal.

Bobby Rubin

Mark Hauser

Sorry to hear about "Wee Dee".  Will always remember his dance/hand slap routines with Ricky Schwartz.

Mark Hauser

Robert Meyers

So sorry to hear about Don. Soon it'll be our turn. Life goes on. Alan (Kay) that is a beautiful message that has me proud to know so many great Mumford people. Too bad we only get together so often only at the reunions. My very best to Don's family and to everyone.

Melvyn Chase

I lived next door to Donnie on Kentucky all thru Mumford and before. He was a class act. It really hits home when you lose someone that close. Condolences to his whole family. And well done, Alan, you said it all. 

Shirley Ann Levine (Kruman)

I enjoy reading the posts and keeping connected, especially after reading the memorials.  I'm still here!!! 

Barbara Silverman (Whitfield)

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Alan Kay

Mini-Reunion In Florida: Marty Tessler, Rickey Schwartz and Alan Kay

We had a Mini-Reunion here in Florida on March 29th, 2015.  Marty Tessler and Rickey Schwartz spend their Winters in Sarasota, going back and forth to the Detroit area, Chicago and the east coast of Florida.   I live in the St Petersburg Area about an hour away.  It took us a while this year to schedule a time when all three of us were available to schmooze.

As usual, we had a great time talking about the old days and what's been going on recently.

During this get together, we were on the phone with Danny Stewart and Mark Gould and recently I spoke with Billy Shell.

Just wanted to share this photo.

Alan

Barbara Silverman (Whitfield)

We are part time in Sarasota. Why not expand your get together for others that live in the area? We did a mini reunion years ago when I lived in Connecticut and it was fun!  Barbara Silverman Whitfield

Trudy Krakow (Weltzer)

If anyone lives in the Miam-Boca area in Florida, please let me know.

Trudy Krakow Weitzer

truweitzer@me.com

Paula Janowitz (Allan)

 Anyone In Palm Springs, California? Let me know.

paulajae@hotmail.com

Ellen Schwartz (Stross)

Hi!  Calling all Pasteur Alums ... The Sherwood Forest Association is hosting a picnic on Saturday (4-7pm)

for former residents to meet current residents. 

Dottie Marx

Arnold Cohen (Cohen)

I would Dottie but I live in Seattle, haha!

Regards,

Arnie

Anne Mischakoff (Heiles)

Anyone living in central Illinois or the Chicago area?

Dottie Marx

Arnie.   Ilived in Bellingham/Blaine 14 years.    Still visit WA.  Great place. Dottie

Harry Katkowsky

Mickey was truly a one of a kind. So much fun. Did anyone love music more?

Gloria Parzen (Stevens)

Any out-of-towners planning on going to our 60th reunion. Let me know. 

Fred LaBell

Did anyone take photos of the 60th Reunion? I am living in Arizona and could not attend, besides the fact that my wife and I are recovering from Covid. Togetherness going to far. 

I hope everyone had a wonderful time.

Fred LaBell

Fred LaBell

As an official member of the old geezer club I welcome all of you from Mumford 60'.

I asked before, but did not get a response; was there a 60th Reunion? if so were there any photos?

Fred LaBell

Hi to all my fellow old folks out there. The good news is that if you're reading this you are still alive. Remember it is better to be seen than viewed. It seemes like we are losing classmates more often now as we are all in our 80's. Hard to believe that the face in my mirror of an old guy is me. 

I did miss a "widow maker" last Summer and I am all recovered and active again. My wife of over 60 years and I enjoy going to Las Vegas since we can easily drive there and avoid the crazy airports. Another trip coming up soon. I just want to say Happy New Year to all and let's continue enjoying our VINTAGE years.

Robert Meyers

Very true Fred. I hope we can all enjoy the years we have left and be very thankful for all. Great class of 60!

Gary Frenkel

There was a 60th reunion, but 2 years late because of covid. Yes, I also look in the mirror and wonder who the hell the old guy is. I'm thrilled to still be on the sunny side of the ground, but I certainly felt a whole lot better, ten years ago LOL. I doubt there will be a 70th reunion, as there won't be anybody left to attend. Maybe a 65th in 2025? Hope all who are reading this have more "good" years to go before it's over. As Micky Mantle used to say, "if I knew I was going to live this long, I would have taken better care of myself". Take care everybody. Regards, Gary Frenkel

Barbara Silverman (Whitfield)

Hi Gary, I'm still here too! Will be in Detroit this weekend. My cell is 404-791-4318. Barbara Silverman Whitfield