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Cathy Mc Closkey (Waterman)

Jerry Tisdell

Frank we live in a world that changes everyday. More often than not, such change is filled with unnessasary pain. To often the bad new touches all of us deeply. We are left without recouse and simply share what we cannot make sense of. But then we see the door that opens where we can find the hope in a promise that will not be fleeting, but very real. A bell sounds for something that touches us all in a good way. But even more importantly the joy shared with someone we all knew, and that makes it even more special. Something so special it almost seems as if you can touch it, rather than read about it. The truth be told, sorrow when its our children truely hurts all of us. But when we see what is almost a miracle it's exciting. For you and for your family Frank, it's exceptional. Thank you Frank for sharing this with us. Jerry T 

Rosemary Palm (Boyer)

Wonderful news, Frank.  I'm so happy for your son, you and your family.  God bless you all!

Rosemary Hayes (Earley)

What wonderful news about your son. Hopefully this is something that will help make a difference in many lives. Wishing good health to your son. Thanks for sharing your story. 

Patricia Grant (Hesselbach)

such amazing and wonderful news, frank.  will keep your son in our prayers for continued improvement and good health!

David McCloskey

Frank, a blessing on your family. Wonderful news may it bring joy to many other families in the future.

Dave

Marcia H. Wright

When I saw on the news the amazing achievement of the MGH transplant., I thought how wonderful for the recipient + hopefully, for future reciepients.  Now, to learn that he is your son.  So great for you + your family.  We are so lucky to live here in the hub of medical miracles. I wish for your son continued good health so he can enjoy the love of your family + many years ahead in the future.  Marcia

Phyllis Giove (Backstrom)

What wonderful news and I did hear that on our local Boston news  I wish your son the best and his family also.

Linda A. Pratt (Ward)

Oh my goodness, Frank! I am just now reading your exciting and inspiring message.

So happy for your son, for you, and the entire family.

Will be watching for your son's story on 60 Minutes!

Linda

Sandra Leach (Volpe)

Paula made arrangements for us to meet at the Common Market restaurant in Quincy today.  It was a wonderful day.  The food was good - the company was better.  The first is the original picture we had taken then I asked ChatGPT to make us 30 years younger - thus the second picture.  I thought it was good for a couple of laughs.  I hope everyone is well.  The best part of today is that we are all in the same boat and our age goes from 78 to 79.  (I'm not sure if any of us has turned 80 yet - next year for sure).

Michael J. Haskins

Ladies, next luncheon you should book it in Key West, maybe in December (?), where you can have lunch at the pool or ocean side and in bathing suits! A good change of pace! I think you need to give the guys your secret; they all look much too old for you! 

Diane T Mulcahy (Malmgren)

I've been absent from the site until now.  Long story short my computer in Florida was kaput.   Very frustrating getting up and running with new PC, then had problems logging on.  

Rosemary Hayes (Earley)

Glad  to see you are back Diane. I try to put off getting a new computer or phone as long as possible.  There is nothing fun or easy about setting up either one.  Sounds like you were up for the challenge & I look forward to seeing your posts.

Diane T Mulcahy (Malmgren)

Thanks, Rosemary.  I posted a few things, although a little late and short on Veterans Day

Sandra Leach (Volpe)

Thank you to Elaine for opening her home up to us today.  It was nice to get together.   Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year to all......

Thomas Burns

The NQHS Class of 1964 men got together again at Alba in Quincy Square for our annual Holiday Luncheon!  After a cocktail (or two), we enjoyed ice cold shrimp with cocktail sauce and Duxbury oysters with cocktail sauce and Champagne vinegar, followed by Caesar Salad, and then carved sirloin steak and mashed potatoes.  For dessert we helped ourselves to a variety of Fratelli's Pastries!  The food was great, but the company and atmosphere was even greater!  What a great bunch of guys!

From the top: Dennis Volpe, Marty Butler, Joe Garofalo, Joe Gildea, Nick Rucky, George Gale, George Clarke, Billy Walker, Peter Murphy, Mickey Gillis, Rich McNeice, Tom Burns, Ed Leahy, Don Mc Nally, Wally Young, and Tom Kiley.

It was great to see our old friend, Joe Garofalo for the first time in many years!  Over lunch, Peter Murphy extended a very Merry Christmas to all from Gary DeCoste who recently moved to Atlanta.  We also remembered one of our own - Frank Norton, who passed away on Thanksgiving.  All-in-all, it was a great gathering and great comraderie.  See you guys in June!

Merry Christmas!!

Michael J. Haskins

I missed another one! You gotta come to Key West for one of these luncheons and I promise not to miss it! Lookin' good guys!

Rosemary Palm (Boyer)

Fellow classmates:  Please pray for Washington state.  The devastation from the storms this past week is horrendous. News reports hardly begin to give a fraction of the damage being done to the lives of our residents.  Thanks, Rose

Diane T Mulcahy (Malmgren)

Sorry I missed your message.  Not receiving notices from Class Creators when sometihg isp osted.  Have to get someone in for help with my PC.

Certainly will keep Washington State in our thoughts and prayers.

I hope you're faring well.  .

Rosemary Palm (Boyer)

Thank you, Diane.  Western Washington residents are cleaning up, throwing ruined household items away, and filling out paper work to receive federal government funds to either bulldoze down their houses and businesses or rebuild them on the spot.  We've had several days of sunshine which helps our spirits and the work that our fellow residents need to do to re-establish their lives here.  My neighborhood is fine.  We live on the side of a hill and we were not affected by the flooding nor the windstorm.  Thanks for the thoughts and prayers and I hope you can find some good help with your computer.  Happy New Year to all of our classmates and the best of health, great happiness and safety to all!  Rose

Thomas Burns

Want to be sure anyone interested in attending sees this:

Celebration of Life for Mr. Francis (Frank) Norton

Date: January 8, 2026

Location: Hannon Ballroom at Granite Links

Address: 100 Quarry Hills Drive, Quincy, MA 02169

Schedule:

4:00 - 5:00    Arrival

5:30              Welcome and slide show

6:00 - 8:00    Celebration of Life

Appetizers and beverages will be served throughout the evening.

Thomas Burns

Some of you may know, and some may not, but our dear friend and classmate, Gary DeCoste, has be suffering from leukemia for quite some time.  He's been on various chemos and medications for the past couple of years, and would have to go to the hospital periodically for blood transfusions.  A number of months ago he move to a beautiful community outside Atlanta so his wife Susan could be closer to her family.

Unfortunately, Gary's quality of life has deteriorated to the point where he and Susan had to make the diffucult decision to suspend all treatments and let nature take it's course.  I spoke with him today and he's in very good spirits!  I'm sure he'd enjoy communicating with some of his NQHS friends and classmates. He can be reached at 781 771 7557, or via email at gdecoste@comcast.net.

Peter Murphy

Thank you Tom!!

Albert F. Histen

Tom talked to Gary today he was in real good spirits.

Thomas Burns

Al, he must have been thrilled you touched base. Good on ya!

Tom