Ramapo College Alumni Class Notes
Marriages and Unions
- Eric Melniczek ’97 to Amanda Dye
- Erin Baumgardner ’99 to Neil O’Halloran
- Mark Polizzi ’99 to Cara FitzPatrick
- Michael P. Scaplen ’99 to Karen Novak
- Deonia Olivo-Lewis ‘00 to Richard Neveu
- Chris Ramaglia ’00 to Christina Uhlmann
- Jeff Matvienko ’01 to Teressa Esposito ‘02
- Marissa Putten Vink ’01 to Brook Blahnik
- Jaclyn Madden ’02 to Issa Kanawati
- Robyn Philburn ’03 to Joseph Carson
- Leslie Young ’04 to Jason Mildenberg
- ToniAnne Graziano ’05 to Anthony Cusmano ‘05
In Memoriam
- Mark Kosmack ‘76
- Frances A. Bennett ‘85
- Tonia Ruth Vogel ’89
Notes
Class Notes February 2007 (1973 - 1984) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)
’79
Julie Shaw a licensed addictions counselor, recently started working for an Intensive Outpatient Treatment program in West Milford. In addition, Julie began a teaching assignment for the New Jersey Prevention Network as a certified instructor of Counseling and Addictions, advising coursework for students working toward state certification.
’80
Paul Andrus teaches as a full time professor of art at the University of Advanced Technologies in Tempe, AZ. Paul was recently honored with an invitation to participate in the 2007 Biennial of Contemporary Art in Florence, Italy. An event held every two years, The Florence Biennial is a major exhibition of World Class Artists. Paul’s works are represented in nine countries in Europe, New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong.
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Class Notes February 2007 (1985 - 1996) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)
‘85
Jeff Le Roy has worked with people who have been diagnosed with HIV, addictions and mental illnesses for the past 17 years. Jeff also volunteers at a Gay & Lesbian Center near Ridgewood.
’87
Janet Dengel serves as editor for two publications owned by North Jersey Media Group, Englewood and Pascack Valley. The quarterly magazines cover businesses and personalities in the Bergen County area.
’91
Glenn Schneider worked with Mick Jagger in New York on ten 12-minute press interviews. Glenn serves as a freelancer working in video production for clients including Pepsi, BMW and Quest Diagnostics.
‘94
Lymor Wasserman has returned to Fair Lawn, NJ, after 10 years of building her family and career in Chicago, IL. She teaches courses for underprivileged adults 
looking for work, and has recently joined Ajilon Finance as an executive recruiter in Paramus.
’96
Felicia Lichter graduated with honors from Rutgers University with a Master’s degree in Library and Information Science. Felicia, who has also earned a law degree from Seton Hall University School of Law, works as a legal project editor for LexisNexis.
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Class Notes February 2007 (1997 - 2006) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)
’97
Aaron and Jennifer Greenberg happily announce the birth of their son, Zev Sachar, who was born on September 21, 2006.
Eric Melniczek and Amanda Dye were married on June 24, 2006 at the Selu Conservancy in Radford, Virginia. Eric works as the assistant director of the Radford University Experiential Learning and Career Development Center. Amanda is employed as the area director of the Boys & Girls Clubs of New River Valley. The newlyweds spent their honeymoon in Seattle, Washington and Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
’99
Erin Baumgardner and Neil O’Halloran were married on November 11, 2006 at the Church of Our Saviour in New York City. A reception followed at The Union League Club, New York City. Erin works as an event planner for Oppenheimer Funds in New York City. Neil is employed as the vice president for Countrywide Commercial Real Estate Finance Inc. in New York City. The couple honeymooned in Nevis, West Indies, and now resides in New York City.
Lenore Brady recently graduated with the 29th Basic Telecommunicator Class and completed the North Carolina Sheriff’s Standards course for telecommunications at the NC Highway Patrol Training Academy in Raleigh, NC. Lenore has been employed with the highway patrol since March 2006.
Mark Polizzi and Cara Fitzpatrick were married at St. Elizabeth’s Church in Wyckoff. A reception followed at the Stony Hill Inn in Hackensack. Mark works as a pharmaceutical sales representative for King Pharmaceuticals, while Cara is employed by ESP as a project manager. The newlyweds reside in Wyckoff.
Michael P. Scaplen ’99 and Karen Scaplen (nee Novak) were married on August 25, 2006.
Michael is employed as a Relationship Manager at Penson Financial Services, while Karen works as a Medical Program Financial Specialist for Merck & Co.
’00
Melvin Carrillo BSN, RN, BC, nurse manager of bariatrics at Hackensack University Medical Center was featured on the January 2007 cover of Advance for Nurses Magazine. The accompanying article highlights Melvin’s work with bariatric surgery programs, which are designed to help patients lose weight and maintain healthy weight loss.
Christopher Ramaglia and Christina Uhlmann were married on December 17, 2006 at St. Thomas of Canterbury Church in historic Cornwall-on-Hudson, NY. The couple spent their honeymoon in the Caribbean.
’01
Jeff Matvienko ’01 and Teressa Esposito ’02 happily announce their engagement. Jeff is employed as a Pharmaceutical Consultant for Day & Zimmerman, Inc., out of Philadelphia. Teressa works as a Corporate Recruiter & Training Specialist for DialAmerica Marketing, Inc. in Mahwah. She also works toward earning her teacher’s certification from Bloomfield College. A 2008 wedding is planned.
Marissa Putten Vink and Brook Blahnik were married in June 2006. Marissa currently works as the Development Coordinator for the television production company Powderhouse Productions in Boston, MA.
’02
Jaclyn Madden and Issa Kanawati were married on April 9, 2006 at St. Luke’s Roman Catholic Church in Ho-Ho-Kus. A reception followed at The Tides Estate in North Haledon. Jaclyn works as the assistant manager of Ann Taylor Loft, and her husband is part owner of Elmeco USA, LLC. After spending their honeymoon in California, the couple now resides in Paramus.
‘03
Allison Harraka is in her seventh year as a fourth-grade teacher at Pines Lake Elementary School in Wayne. She teaches math to all fourth-graders, as well as reading, writing and language arts to her homeroom class. Allison graduated from Lock Haven University in Pennsylvania with a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education and a minor in special education. After her first year of teaching, she attended Ramapo College on a part-time basis where she earned her master’s in Educational Technology.
Robyn Philburn and Joseph Carson were married on September 1, 2006 at Penn-Ryn Mansion on the Delaware, Bensalem, PA. Robyn works for Pzifer Inc. as a research associate in New York City. Joseph is employed as a mechanical engineer at Picatinny Arsenal. The couple currently resides in Morristown.
’04
Jaime Hill happily announces her engagement to Brian Phair.
Leslie Young and Jason Mildenberg were married on March 18, 2006 in the Wedding Pavilion at Walt Disney World’s Grand Floridian Resort in Fla. The bride is employed as a pre-kindergarten teacher at the Ranney School in Tinton Falls, and the groom works as a civil engineer with Schoor Depalma in Manalapan. In June, the couple took a Mediterranean honeymoon cruise to Italy, Greece and Turkey. The newlyweds currently reside in Freehold Township.
’05
Lauren Bergeron recently joined DeCarbo & Fidacaro Food Solutions in East Rutherford, as director of recruiting.
Anthony Cusmano and ToniAnne Graziano were married on October 8, 2006 at the Eagle Ridge Golf Club in Lakewood. The couple met during their first day of orientation at Ramapo and have been together ever since.
Jackie Maron works as a digital media planner for MediaVest Worldwide in New York City. Through the advertising agency, Jackie works on brands under the Procter & Gamble umbrella.
