46th Reunion

Our hostess with the mostest of a smile!  Karen Geraghty Tobin.

Gene Becker  looks serious about protecing his beer while he listens to Jim Tobin explain the benefits of drinking juice from a wine glass!

Nancy Karlson Bison joins us for the first time as Eileen & Joe Gregory look on with smiling eyes. "Hey," she says, "what's a matta you?" I think she is saying hi to Sal Sinzieri.

John Bianco, Karen Geraghty Tobin and daughter Thierny Tobin put on their best smiles with the help of their favorite libation!

Sal Sinzieri looking way too serious!  Hey John, Karen, & Thierney - pour some of that stuff your drinking down Sal's way!

Stephen Michalowki and Joanne Gillen Kiesel share a smile. Under their breath they are sharing a friendly hockey challenge! My team is gonna win. No, mine!  No, mine!  No,.....

I promise I did not photo shop the picture of Steve Michaowski from the picture above but here he is again is his best picture pose with a shy Mary Ann Sparacio Santopadre & an almost happy Bobby Furlani

Hmmmm - I am Patti Gaye Tompkins & you are....???????  Hmmmmm - I am Nancy Karlson Bison & if I think really really hard, I bet I'll come up with your name. Oh wait, you just said it.  What was that again?

Mac with Marilyn Gartner & a happy Tommy Mascitelli. Eating, drinking, and merry!

Bobby Furlani, Thierny & Karen & Jim Tobin size up Steve Michalowski (Jim, he is a little taller than that - not much, but a little!)

Steve Michalowski is horrified when he realizes he can't reach high enough to "Hi 5" Gene Becker's extented hand.  Maybe Jim Tobin was right! (See above)

Karen Geraghty Tobin & Ken Goercki pause for a smile.  Okay, you can go back to your drinking now!

Marilyn Gartner has the audience of Eileen & Joe Gregory & Mac, sort of.  Hey I'm over here. Stop looking at that camera!

Nancy Karlson Bison searches for more beer.  Oh wait - I think I see one!  It's mine!

Left to right:  John Bianco's nose & teeth, half a head of Thierny Tobin, Sal Sinzieri sliced by an umbrella pole, Karen Geraghty Tobin, Ken Gorecki, Bobby Furlani (smile already!), Tommy Mascitelli, Jim Tobin, Gene Becker, Joanne Gillen Kiesel, & Steve Michalowski pause for a moment.  Mary Ann Sparacio Santopadre is looking for an arm wrestling partner but no one wants to take her on!

Joanne Gillen Kiesel, Steve Michalowsji & Patti Gaye - aren't they just lovely?! Oh and there are Sparacio's eyes! I can see you!

Gene Becker & John Hagedorn laughing it up! Okay you guys - I am taking the picture. Do I have lettuce in my teeth? What is so damn funny????? (J. Naso)

Ken Geraghty Tobin & Ken Gorecki seem to always be smiling.  I want what they're drinking!

Tommy Mascitelli tries to covince Jim Tobin that the Real Estate market, along with the private sector, is doing just fine! That glazed over look in Jim's eyes should be telling you something Tommy!

Bobby Furlani listens to Stephen Michalowski as Patti....hmmmm...., what is it you are doing Patti? The bathrooms are in the house!

Roni Kupersmith looks shocked as she is caught on camera next to a smiling Thierny Tobin.  Look at those pastries! Yum!

"OMG - that just can't be happening, can it Joanne?" asks Bobby Furlani of joanne Gillen Kiesel!

Nancy Karlson Bison wonders why she keeps getting caught with a drink in her hand for most every picture taken of her.  Mac, Marilyn Gartner, & Eileen & Joe Gregory believe it's because she ALWAYS had a drink in her hand! Marilyn says, "Here's to ya, Nance!"

Thierny Tobin & Joanne Gillen Kiesel seem to be doubting what they are hearing.  Yeah, yeah, yeah!

Jim Tobin doesn't appear to buying what Bobby Furlano & Tommy Mascitelli are selling. Yeah, ha ha, right!

Marilyn Gartner wonders why Mac has a drink and she doesn't. HEY!

Patti Gaye Tomkins gives some dierection to Joe Gregory & Steve Michalowski.  With the pool right behind Joe, she says take 5 stepas back, and.....oops!

Karen Geraghty Tobin, Nancy Karlson Bison, & ken Gorecki enjoy a conversation while Bobby Furlani flees the scene!

Bobby Furlani & Joanne Gillen Kiesel (in the foreground) listen to an off camera classmate, while in the background Karen Geraghty Tobin, Nancy Karlson Bison, Ken Gorecki, Jim Tobin & Tommy Mascitelli have separate chats.

Jim Tobin & Tommy Mascitelli have a private conversation while Joanne Gillen Kiesel & Marilyn Gartner seem interested in distant goings on! Listen Jim, as I told you before, the Real Estate market and the privaye sector are doing just fine! Uh Huh!

Karen Geraghty Tobin, Nancy Karlson Bison, Ken Gorecki, & Tommy Mascitelli don't know they are supposed to be looking at the camera, but, the smiles are great!

Tommy Mascitelli demonstartes to Sal Sinzieri how to use his cell phone.  C'mon Tommy, it's not like he just got off the boat!

Joanne Gillen Kiesel totes her drink and appears to be interested in whatever converstaion she is hearing. ...and any woman would die for the flat butt that appears next to Joann'e left ear! (Obviously a woman is writing this)

Mary Ann Sparacio Santopadre contemplates what she will drink next.

Our pal Jack!  Joanne Naso keeps trying to kidnap him but gets stopped at the gate by the Tobins every time!

Jack shows off his swimming skills to recover a ball tossed in the pool by Joanne Naso. Steve Michalowski thinks it was a cruel move, but Jack was smiling! It's what dogs do, Steve.  They chase things!

John Hagedorn & Tommy Mascitelli say "Ooooooooo" for the camera.  That was supposed to be "cheese" guys!

A serious John Bianco & Patti Gaye pose with a happy Jim Tobin & Roni Kupersmith

Marilyn Gartner & Mac - happy together!

Nancy Karlson Bison is happy to be here - still!  And we are happy that you are here too!

Karen Geraghty Tobin, Ken Gorecki, Tommy Mascitelli & Steve Michalowski group up to strike a pose!

Thierny & Mary Ann Sparacio Santopadre shine their pearly whites!

We leave our party and the beautiful setting that is the warm & wonderful Tobin home with our gratitude & love and best wishes for all things healthy! THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!

45th Reunion

The Holy Family Class of 1966 held their 45-year reunion on June 25, 2011 at the spectacular home of Karen (nee Geraghty) & Jim Tobin in Stamford, CT. To quote many, "IT WAS PERFECT!"

All arrived wide-eyed after dodging the street obstacles designed to keep the traffic speed at or under 25mph on the private streets leading to the Tobin compound!

THEN, we walked to the back of the house where we were met by the Tobins and Jack, the labradoodle.

The backyard is a gorgeous view of the Long Island Sound where we feasted our eyes on boats glistening in the sun, beautiful homes along the shore, the distant view of Long Island across the water and more. OH yeah, there's a lovely built in pool that is not seen in these pics. There is a private beach over that wall where Joanne Naso had to wade in shin high water after throwing Jack's toy over the wall.  Okay, so she didn't know the tide came in AND that Jack would suddenly get aquaphobia!!!!!  He played her, big time! 

Oh, here's the pool!

..and here is Jack in the pool.  I want to be Jack!

L to R: John Bianco, Mac (Marilyn Gartner's S.O.), Eileen Gregory, Marilyn Gartner, Joe Gregory, Jim Tobin, Sal Sinzieri, Sandy Santopadre (Mary Ann Sparacio's husband), Joanne Gillen Kiesel, Stephen Michalowski, Joanne Naso, Monica Reuss, Mary Ann Sparacio Santopadre, Joey Armagno, Karen Geraghty Tobin (John Hagedorn & Patti Gaye, where the heck were you???)

Okay, we found Patti Gaye (far right) chatting here with Karen Geraghty Tobin (far left) & Monica Reuss (center)

And....Here's Johnny! I don't know what these 3 amigos are looking at, but it certainly brought smiles to (L to R) Stephen Michalowski, John Hagedorn, and Jim Tobin

...and 3 more amigos (L to R) Marilyn Gartner, Sal Sinzieri, and Mac (Marilyn's really really good amigo)

Joey & Joey - (L to R) Joey Armagno & Joe Gregory

J, J, J, S, & J (Into all lives some S must fall)! (L to R) Jim Tobin, John Bianco, Joanne Naso, Stephen Michalowski, & Joey Armagno

Mary Ann (nee Sparacio) & Sandy Santopadre - Wow, where is People magazine when you need them? Very classy! ...well, except maybe for that cell phone, Sandy!!!!!!!

Here's another piece of the back of the house where Joanne Gillen Kiesel and MaryAnn Sparacio Santopadre are posing for the camera. Smile ladies!

A little closer now! ..and oh yeah, the backround has changed a bit! Joanne Gillen Kiesel & MaryAnn Sparacio Santopadre listen to the sounds of the Sound. By the way, Joanne, how long have you been nursing that drink?

(L to R) Sal Sinzieri & Jim Tobin strike a pose!

Now here's a happy foursome! (L to R) Marilyn Gartner, John Bianco, John Hagedorn & Joanne Gillen Kiesel

Okay, so some are in "the know," but I don't know what they know. Ya know? You'd have to ask (from L to R) John Hagedorn, Jim Tobin, Eileen Gregory, Joey Armagno, Joe Gregory (mostly hidden behind Joey), Stephen Michalowski, or John Bianco! It looks like John H is commenting on the picture in his hand of our Washington trip!

In the meantime, Jo & Jo & Mary Ann sit for a moment.  (L to R) Jonne Gillen Kiesel - she couldn't bear to look, Joanne Naso, & MaryAnn Sparacio Santopadre

Eileen & Joe Gregory share a smile with John Bianco. Say cheese!!!!

Okay, what could be going on here? Possibly, Jim is humored by the Hurracaines/Rangers rivaly between Jo & Steve! (L to R) Jim Tobin, Joanne Gillen Kiesel, and Stephen Michalowski

Jo & Jo change places - hmmmm, we may see that again later! (L to R) Jim Tobin, Joanne Naso, Stephen Michalowski

Joanne, do you still have that same drink? Maybe it's not the same one. Your smile is brighter! (L to R) Joanne Gillen Kiesel & MaryAnn Santopadre listen to the LI Sound(s) of silence!

Some of the girls! What a great shot of (L to R) Marilyn Gartner, Patti Gaye Tomkins, Karen Geraghty Tobin & Monica Reuss. Bottoms up ladies!

Some of the guys! What a great shot of (L to R) Joey Armagno, Stephen Michalowski, John Hagedorn, & Jim Tobin. Laughter is contagious!

Now it's time to say goodbye. Until we meet again! (L to R) Karen Geraghty Tobin, Monica Reuss (hidden by Patti's head), Patti Gaye (yikes, Patti, you don't look very happy! Was it something you ate?), Adam (the bar tender), Marilyn Gartner, Joanne Gillen Kiesel, John Hagedorn, Jim Tobin, Stephen Michalowski, (seated) MaryAnn (nee Sparacio) & Sandy Santopadre, Joey Armagno (whose face is hidden by Stephen's waving arm) and Eileen Gregory (sponse Joe Gregory was inadvertently cut out of the picture. Sorry Joe!)

But wait! There's got to be a morning after! Breakfast at the Marriott. (Clockwise) Monica Reuss, John Hagedorn, Sandy & MaryAnn Santopadre, John Bianco, Stephen Michalowski, & Joanne Gillen Kiesel

Hmmm - yes well, same shot, different Joanne. (Clockwise) Same as above except Joanne Gillen Kiesel has turned into Joanne Naso - OMG!!!!! Time to hit the road!

Before there was a morning after, there was a night before. Tommy Mascitelli couldn't make it to the reunion, but he met Joanne Gillen Kiesel and Joanne Naso at the Marriot on Friday evening. Joanne Gillen Kiesel & Tom Mascitelli - Ahhhh and the childhood crush continues!  Who said that???!!!!!!

Joanne Naso (center) crashes the party!

STAY TUNED - MORE PICS TO COME!

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44th Reunion 

 Here are some photos...

Annie & Bill Bresnan and John Romeo
 

Gary & John

Gary Gary & Sal


Sal with Sr. Martinella

Sr. Martinella