Message Forum

Message Forum

Post Message

Prior Page

12/05/12 03:07 PM

#18

Lynn Apfelbaum (Woldar)

Happy Holiday season to everyone- Happy Chanukah, Merry Christmas, Happy New Year. As my dad used to say, be healthy , wealthy and wise. Good, safe holiday. Lynn Apfelbaum Woldar

01/31/13 10:00 AM

#19

Eileen Mechanik (Lebegue)

Hi Lynn! Just went on our class website, and saw your message! I looked at all the current photos of people and said"who are thee older people?" I hated my year book photos. those bangs were so-oo wrong for my face! It's crazy but I look better now than I did in High School! I want to drive down to Ediso to see you. I will call you over the week-end. Let's do this Finally!!!! Happy and Healthy New year to you and yur family!

Love,

Eileen

02/02/13 08:05 AM

#20

Constance Thornall (Hope)

Hello All,

Happy New Year to you all. Keep helping us find missing classmates. We still have many to find.

Our reunion is a little over two years away. Will be firming up the date soon. Thanks goes out to my committee. We will be having a Reunion meeting in Florida in February.....we're calling it a dinner for three.

See you all real soon. Please stay healthy and safe.

Fondly,

Connie

01/01/14 02:04 PM

#21

Daniel Lupfer

Ruth Baumann Nelson has passed away, December 31, 2013. She was diagnosed with inoperable lung cancer around Thanksgiving, and moved to Hawaii at Christmas to be with her daughter in her last days. Classmates and Facebook allowed us to stay in touch over the past several years, for which I am grateful. Rest in peace Ruthie. Dan Lupfer

01/01/14 02:39 PM

#22

Irene Ann Paszkewicz (Smoliga)

How sad to hear of so many of our classmates passing away...

Best wishes to everyone,

Irene Paszkewicz Smoliga

01/01/14 06:22 PM

#23

Karen Motylewski

Knowing Tom, he's probably shared this already, but in case he hasn't, you might all be interested to hear about Tom Cheche's first solo photo exhibit at the Delaplaine arts center in Frederick, Maryland, or see his Web site at www.tchechephotography.com/‎ . I hope everyone had a lovely holiday, and look forward to good things for everyone in the new year. Cheers, all.

Karen (Motylewski). Who in the world would use "Motylewski-Cheche"?

Inline Image Not Displayed

08/28/15 12:58 PM

#24

Irene Ann Paszkewicz (Smoliga)

Today I received this message from Jeff Saltzman regarding the reunion. I asked him if it was okay with him for me to publish it on the website and he gave me permission.

Hi there Irene and EVERYONE ELSE.

It is one of the regrets of my life that I'm not able to attend our 50th. I have been so much looking forward to it but health concerns preclude my attendance.

It's VERY hard to imagine that 50 years have gone by. I remember in H.S. how time time just seemed to ddrraagggggg on forever every single day. And now the years just seem to FLY BY!! You know you're getting older when you find yourself attending many more funerals than weddings....lol.

I've found myself lately waxing nostalgic and listening to all of our favorite songs from the late '50's through the early '60's. The dances with girls and one side...boys on the other....waiting to see who was the brave one to cover the mile-wide distance FIRST.

I'm remembering Susan Hardy tying for first place at dancing school. Danforths on the way to Franklin Jr. high. In H.S. my permanent seat in the Vice Principal's office. I'm remembering the class bully who, unfortunately, has passed away. As has my best friend...Ricky Apblet. I'm remembering our double dates with Ricky, Marilyn Wagner, Lynn Apfelbaum and myself at the drive in....desperately just trying to get to "second base". Mr, O'Hale with the permanent sweat stains....Ms. Haitch and her B O R I N G English classes....and my favorite teacher, Mr. McMillan. Attending Jim Bunning's perfect game for the Phillies against the Mets in the summer of 1965.

Truth time - the most alive I've ever felt, now as well as then, was during my two tours in Vietnam. Each day was a new "adventure"...good and bad. But I've never felt as close to men as during that time. Race and social status went out the window as you learned that you had to depend upon one another to survive. We each had each other's back constantly.

So, I just wanted to say a VERY hearty "hi" to all my friends from a bygone era. Keep me in your thoughts on this occasion and have a WONDERFUL TIME,on this VERY special occasion.

Your friend,

Jeff Saltzman

08/30/15 11:42 AM

#25

Robert (Bob) Carlsen

Thank you for sharing the message from Jeff Saltzman. His comments and memories brought back many of my own pleasant memories of good times spent with Jeff and others he mentioned during my two years at Metuchen H.S. I hope I am able to get back together with all of you again at a future reunion.

Bob Carlsen

09/21/15 06:17 AM

#26

Irene Ann Paszkewicz (Smoliga)

The reunion was wonderful and time past by too quickly! It was great to see all those who attended! Hope everyone had a safe trip home! Please keep in touch! Best wishes to all!

05/12/21 06:19 PM

#27

Irene Ann Paszkewicz (Smoliga)

Sad news- we have lost another classmate.

Bob Bigos passed away today after a lengthy cancer battle. The past year has been especially hard for him and his family as he had been hospitalized many times. He had lived in Woodbrige, NJ for many years.

07/04/24 06:20 AM

#28

Tom Cheche

With immeasurable sadness; My beloved wife, classmate Karen Claire Motylewski passed away on July11, 2023.

https://franceisntparis.com/2023/08/17/and-so-it-ends/

07/05/24 08:54 AM

#29

Neil Weiner (Weiner)

Sorry to hear about the death of your wife. I have always had a lot of admiration for your creative talents. Sharing some HIgh School moments with you have been nuggets of gold.

For all of us those four years left indelible memories, some good and for some painful.

Neil Weiner

08/03/24 02:52 PM

#30

James (Jim) Minter

Isn't Class of 65 joining Class of 64 in October for their Reunion festivities? I thought they were, but haven't heard a thing from the class.

09/01/24 07:35 PM

#31

James B. Rossner

I received news today, September 1, 2024, of the passing of Steve Spirnak. Steve attended Metuchen High School in 11th grade only, before his family moved to Somerset County. He finished high school at Bridgewater-Raritan. His daughter informed me he succumbed to a heart attack last week. He lived in Texas and was retired from the US Air Force. I was good friends with Steve during his year here and we kept in touch and saw each other occasionally over the years. I last spoke to him about a month ago. Saddened to hear this news. RIP, Steve.

10/08/24 11:41 AM

#32

Irene Ann Paszkewicz (Smoliga)

I am very sad to inform you we lost another classmate. I hadjust found out that Charles "Buzzy" Blyer passed away in August. The obituary I read stated he had a long illness. Buzzy and I were very good friends at MHS and I had a lot of fun with him. He attended a multiple class reunion a while ago and after seeing him there we kept in touch on facebook. He lived in Florida and seemed to enjoy his life there!

10/08/24 09:48 PM

#33

Judith Zimmerman (Zimmerman)

I was sorry to hear of Buzzy's passing,

He was a fun loving, funny and warm person.

A few years back, I visited with Buzzy and Diana Owsick,

He was still the Buzzy that I remembered from School.

Whenever I look at our yearbook, i will always remember my co partner as thr biggest flirt!

10/09/24 11:23 AM

#34

Cliff Breen

I just saw Irene and Judy's posts about Buzzy's passing away. He and I were good friends all through grade school and high school. He was just a good guy. I spent a lot of time over at his house on Charles Street when we were in grade school. I thought it was pretty cool that Charles lived on a street with his name. Back in 2009 maybe 2010 he was on a short business trip to Salt Lake. He contacted me and we were to meet for lunch at his hotel. Then something came up at work for me and I could not get away. It would have been so good to have seen him and catch each other up on all the years apart.

10/15/24 03:33 PM

#35

Carol Lynn Weinstein (April)

My husband Hugh and I attended the Classes of 1964 & 1965 the weekend of October 4th. Although there wasn't a large turnout, we did enjoy seeing old classmates. The dinner at Pines Manor was delicious. About 15 of us met on Sunday at the Metuchen Diner for breakfast which was great! I got to drive by the home I grew up in and drive through downtown Metuchen to see all the changes. Many thanks to Lynn for doing an amazing job in putting this all together!

10/16/24 09:18 AM

#36

Neil Weiner (Weiner)

01/07/25 06:40 AM

#37

Irene Ann Paszkewicz (Smoliga)

I was so sorry to hear Bill Erickson passed away. He always brought a lot of fun and laughter to all of us in school. I have known him since Campbell School days and he always made the teachers laugh. Sympathy to his family and closest friends.

01/08/25 07:37 AM

#38

Lynn P. MacWilliam (Zakupowsky)

Billy and I hah several classes together at MHS. Will always remember Miss Codella's geometry class in 10th grade. He was a loyal reunion attendee but unfortunately he was not able to attend the one in October. Heartfelt sympathy to Diane and family.

01/09/25 09:04 AM

#39

Neil Weiner (Weiner)

Bill and I had many enjoyable interactions. Over the past years I have experienced some friends passing away such as Ron Mikulak, Judy Christainsen, and others. Connective memories live on, as classmates fade away.

Neil

01/09/25 12:23 PM

#40

Cliff Breen

I was saddened by the news about Billy Erickson. Billy and I only knew each other from the time we spent in school and the handful of times myself and a few other boys gathered at his house for sleepovers that were filled with the stupid but hilarious things high school kids did for fun. Farting and burping contests were very popular. He made all the classes I shared with him so much fun. If any of you remember Mr Savoy you'll recall he put up with a lot. I remember vividly 2 things Billy did that were hilarious in Mr Savoy's class. One time Billy was sitting in the front to back row of desks on the far left. He had everyone in that line of desks begin rowing as if they were in a race. It was a sight to see.

Image result for rowing teams anirher name

The second thing he did many times was brace his feet against the front legs of this desk and mimic throwing a rope in the air. Then somehow he was able to slowly rise up out of his seat as he pretended to pull himself up on the invisible rope.

He was the reason that Mr Savoy in exasperation once delared "You people have me on my last 'knees' ". He often mistated expressions. I never knew if maybe he did it on purpose to show that he also had a sense of humor just like Billy..

01/10/25 10:31 AM

#41

Gary C. Harris

I was sad to hear of Billy's passing. I always enjoyed our time together at MHS Reunions. I missed seeing and visiting with Billy this past October reunion. My prayers go out to Diane and family. GOD Bless all.

Diane take heart in knowing he is in GOD's hands and in a better place.

01/11/25 10:19 AM

#42

Maryann E. McDermott (Jones)

Midst all the thoughtful remembrances posted in honor of Billy Erickson, I, who has never before posted a class message here, was struck by the photo in Cliff Breen's. Is Cliff a sweep rower? Was Billy? Right now, while pushing through extended PT and reconditioning, the pic was another shove to do anything and everything necessary in order to be ready by April 1 for year 27 in a scull...be it single or quad, this after 16 mo of medically dictated physical inactivity. If Cliff is in that boat, ROW ON! Maryann

Post Message

Prior Page