Jessica Rosenstraus (Barrett)

Joan,   The way things are going we will have new variants every year until we are too old to get together. We can meet in someone's nursing home. Any travel I was thinking of has been put on hold. Try 2025 as a possibility. In the meantime, everyone stay safe and GET VACCINATED.

Sandra Elaine Jackson (Parisi)

Perhaps, we can each post a little about what we have been doing, and maybe even a photo, to see how young we still all look!!!  Would love to see you all in person, but couldn't even imagine cathing up with everyone, at once, this way we could send a little note as to what's going on in our lives, and see what everyone else is doing.  Just a thought.  Sandi Jackson Parisi

Maria Grassi (Coppola)

JOHN, THANKS FOR REACHING OUT... JOAN, YOU ARE RIGHT...AND SANDY, GOOD IDEA BUT MAYBE SANS THE PIC... FROM MARIA ( silver hair) GRASSI COPPOLA...

John F. Genovese

Hey Jessica, I agree with you. There will always be a "variant" as there is in the common ordinary yearly  flu but I want everyone to feel comfortable. It would be nice to share memories and pictures in the meantime but I sure would like to have an in person reunion at some point ,but time will tell fersherr. If I'm not doing 90 on the water, then Johnny is bored

John F. Genovese

Oh johnnyboy, The pipes, the pipes are calling

Maria Grassi (Coppola)

Look at that GORGEOUS Italian skin... you look great J!!

John F. Genovese

Thanks Maria, you're the tops babe. I put mayonnaise on my face and in my hair every night. Do you remember the picture of the last supper, well actually it was a mayonnaise hairdressing party with wine and cheese. OMG I hope he has a sense of humor. 

John F. Genovese

To Maria Grassi, at the age of 75 my memory is going at the same rate my car is getting older. I just wanted to wish you a Happy birthday now since I have been reminded before I let February 6 go by and say nothing. So Maria, happy happy birthday baby

Maria Grassi (Coppola)

Thank you Johnny Handsome...

75 ...OY! I'm sorry but I still feel like a kid ( self delusion can be a wonderful thing!)

Joanna Oleson

Since my birthday is in the middle of the year, I thought I would take this opportunity to ask you all to reflect upon what it has been, or what you anticipate, about completing your first three quarters of a century on this planet.  And what you are doing as you prepare to enter the 4th quarter. 

Personally, I am amazed to be here at this point. So many times around the sun, as my friend Chris Rhu’s song goes. But, I'm feeling great, and grateful.

Nick C asked why he didn’t remember me from HS, and asked if it was him.  No, definitely it was me. I had a small circle of friends in HS,  but was sort of “ out of it” in terms of the big picture. 

Over the years, living in England, Spain, traveling, studying, working, laughing, loving, crying, I have been in search of a fuller life.  And I think I’m doing pretty well. Still more to go, of course. 

With Zoom sessions, I may be able to do more traveling, even resettle, and still be able to continue my psychotherapy practice, which is important.  One thought about getting my doctorate after 50, was that I would be able to keep working as long as able and I wanted to!

So, I am eager to hear about all of you and where you are at this milestone. We are so fortunate. 

Many of our classmates have “gone before.”  I am so appreciative of this website, and all of you who created it and maintain it. I do have one question, and it may be that I am not seeing it. But when a classmate gets a rose, and is on the In Memory section, can we still access the profiles and pictures they have shared with us? Sometimes I think I remember someone, but seeing their pictures or reading what they wrote, would help, and it seems important, since many times we don’t have an obituary. 

Anyway, happy birthdays to all ( even if you already are 75 or won’t be till next year!!!!

xoxojo

Joanna Oleson

My brother Eric, PVHS class of 1967, died 7/31/23 in Orange, Virginia.  IDK how to contact anyone from that class. If you can do that, can you share this obituary for me, or let me know who and how to reach them?   Thank you.  Joanna Oleson

https://www.preddyfuneralhomes.com/eric

Regina (Gina) Roth (Susek)

I am SO sorry for your loss. My brother, Damien (class of 1968), is my only surviving sibling. God Bless you and your families. Keep your chin up, pray and be strong. The pain subsides as time passes and you will be at peace.. I know this from my own experiences. We have buried four of our brothers and sisters. My sister, Mary, in  Nevember of 2000, my brother, John (class of 1957 or 8) in July of 2015, my brother, Joe (class of 1969), in October of 2021 and my sister, Christine (class of 1963),  in April or 2023. We visit some their graves often since they are interred near us. May he rest in peace.  Again, my Condolences, Gina (Roth) Susek

Alan Craig Kennedy

Hi Joanna ... Alan Kennedy here ... I'm so sorry for your loss ... my sister Carole was class of 63 so that would be 2 years the other way to assist you with and class of 67 folks ... We have "chatted a bit ago a couple of years ago and I hope you are staying healthy ...

Regina (Gina) Roth (Susek)

https://pascack67.myevent.com/

This may help you, there are some email addresses here such as jjmarkert. . 

Joanna Oleson

Thanks so much GIna. I just wrote to John. Whatever they do with the information, I feel better that at least I have let someone from his class know. And,my condolences to you, you have endured such loss. I am glad you can visit the graves, and I hope that gives you some peace. I have always appreciated that you have always been there when we have lost someone, kind, loving words. Thanks again, Joanna

Regina (Gina) Roth (Susek)

You are VERY welcome. I try to do to others as I expect/wish they would do to me and to others. . I read your brother's Obituary in the Community Life this AM. What a wonderful, caring, light he was and still is in this world. You and everyone who knew him are truly blessed. TWO Drs. in the family! I always wanted to get my Phd. I felt like I should have been given a DMD along with my then boyfriend and now husband since he said that he MIGHT NOT have gotten thorugh without my love and support. Be well and be kind to yourself during this grieving period. Gina

Teresa Rose Kennedy

Clarice Borio passed away in Manhattan on October 22, 2023. Clarice was born in the French Hospital in Manhattan. Some time in the 1950s the family moved to Rivervale, New Jersey. Clarice was skipped a year in elementary school, so she entered Pascack Valley Regional High School in 1961 at the age of 13. A teacher in her elementary school told her parents that she was college material. She told me that was when her parents first considered the idea of college for Clarice and her older sister Jackie. Clarice went to Douglass College, the women’s college of Rutgers. At that time, Rutgers did not admit women. After college she moved to Manhattan and became a largely self-taught free lance graphic artist, preparing  maps and illustrations for books and other purposes.  She credited her exceptionally steady hand for her success as a mapmaker and illustrator. In the mid-1980s she  moved to a full time job at the Washington Post, where she prepared news art, maps and illustrations for news stories. There she met and married her editor, Walter Douglas. They were happy for thirteen years until he passed away in 2001. After Walter passed away, Clarice retired and moved back to Manhattan, where she enjoyed walking, eating, talking to friends, reading and audio books, tree trimming and visiting museums.

I asked her to join me at our Fiftieth Class Reunion. She absolutely refused to go. She drove me to Woodcliff Lake, dropped me off at the venue and took off like a bat out of hell. She would not explain what was so bad about being in suburban New Jersey. I had invited Pat Fagnano to join me and she did, so I did not have to walk in to the dinner alone.

I lived overseas for many years. For the first five years, I wrote to her every week and she replied every week. In later years, we could email and telephone and Skype and we did.

I have been trying to contact Clarice’s older sister, Jacqueline Borio later Jacqueline Hubschmidt and finally Jacqueline Weskerna. She graduated a few years before us (1962) and later taught at Pascack Hills for some years. I haven’t found a website for PVRHS Class of 1962. I have written to an address I found on the web. If anyone who reads this is in contact with her, please ask her to contact me.

Regina (Gina) Roth (Susek)

Thank You, Terry, for giving us a window into Clarice's life after High School. I remember her as a sweet, soft spoken and friendly girl. I am sorry that she did not feel comfortable attending any of our reunions. Everyone was welcomed with open arms and, as you know, we all had wonderful times reconnecting with our classmates at the several reunions that Joan organized. It just amazes me that we are all approaching our Golden Years.  So many gone too soon!

Charles Meese

Nick Ciccarello (Nicholas Ciccarello)

  Charlie I have been searching for years for Sue Slater, my prom date for our senior ! I tried contacting her sister Nancy, and also a place in the UK where the internet said she lives doing pottery or arts and crafts but NO LUCK so far. Give me any ideas you might have ! Thanks Nick Ciccarello, Colonel, United States Army Retired

John F. Genovese

To my fellow classmates I am sorry to have to notify all you guys that the girl I went through high school with, which I have just found out Helen Bowerman had passed away in 2012. I am so sad to have to place this notice She was a special girl in my life. Please take care of yourselves and stay healthy, safe and have a very good holiday on this December 2023. God bless Helen's  family, I know she will be Missed. Love you guys.

Sandra Elaine Jackson (Parisi)

Would love to find Willina Reynolds.  She lived in River Vale and we grew up together.  After high school we got out of touch.  She also had an older sister, but I don't remember her name. 

Randy Villa

Is there any talk of a 60th reunion?

Randy V

Sandra Elaine Jackson (Parisi)

Great idea!  Would love to see everyone that is still able to come.  Think of many of you over the years!

After my husband #3 died I moved to an independent living facility in Queensbury, just south of Lake George, and enjoy it immensly.  No weeding, no snow blowing, very little cooking, and lots of new friends.  Still working as Town Historian in Warrensburg, but real part time.  Anyone visiting the north country, give me a shout out, would love to see you.

By the way, I say I went to bat 3 times.  The first two only lasted 7 years each and struck out.  But Steve was my homerun!  Married 32 years.  He died during Covid so I was'nt able to see him, but we spoke several times a day.  I miss him terribly, but have made a new life for myself here at The Glen. Although after two years, I was driving to work and my car phone rang.  I somewhat recogized the number, but when I pushed the button what I heard was:  "You've reached Steve, sorry I'm not in right now, but will get back to you."   I almost drove off the road.  I had thrown the phone away, threw out the SIM card.  Woooooo!

Best wishes to all of you.

Sandi 

sandi.parisi@gmail.com

Regina (Gina) Roth (Susek)

See? Your husband is still there with you!  I am glad that you have found a happy life after what must have been a LOT of heartache. Going through some heart problems with my husband, LOTS of procedures. However, we have GREAT doctors and staff at the NEW Valley Hospital, about 20 mintues away in Paramus. Please keep, Joe, in your thoughts and prayers. Gina