1973 - 1984

1985 -1996

1997 - 2007

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Class Notes October (1973 - 1984) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)

 

Richard ’77 and Santa (Sandy) McDowell ’81 met at Ramapo and celebrated their 31st wedding anniversary this year. Richard is employed at Prestige Lexus in Ramsey as a Lease Return Coordinator. Sandy was a police radio dispatcher/strip search matron/court translator for the Ridgewood Police Department in Ridgewood. She is now disabled, makes beautiful handmade jewelry and volunteers much of her time to caring for the community and its members.

 

Larry Feld ’78 is the director of marketing at Hunter Group in Fail Lawn. He has been selected as North Essex Chamber of Commerce’s Outstanding Member for 2007. Larry is chair of the Chamber’s Marketing Committee as well as the chair of the Chamber’s Foundation’s Scholarship Committee. He also serves as Communications Committee chair for the Commerce and Industry Association of New Jersey and he is on the Executive Marketing Committee for CPAmerica International. He is also a member of the Association for Accounting Marketing and the New Jersey Professional Services Marketers’ Group.

 

Sarah Brelvi ’83 has been named President and Chief Operating Officer of the United Way of Warren County.  Sarah has been associated with United Way for several years, creating new relationships and programs for the organization.

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Class Notes October 2007 (1985 - 1996) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)

 

Daniel Kellogg ’87 was recently promoted to sergeant after serving thirteen years on the Wyckoff Police Department.  Daniel also serves as a DARE officer, juvenile officer, bicycle patrol, safety officer, crime prevention officer, and field training officer.

 

Elliot Chalef ’91 and his wife Donna welcomed their son, Lucas Daniel Chalef on March 5, 2007.  Lucas joins his sisters Stephanie and Erin as future Ramapo students.

 

Sammy D. Olusala ’92 received a Masters Degree in Political Science from William Patterson University in 1995.  He also received a Masters Degree in Education from Iona College in 1997, and a diploma in Education from St. John’s University in 2000.  Sammy plans to travel back to his native country Kenya and to run for Parliament.

 

William Paquin ’95 was appointed CEO of SpineUniverse www.spineuniverse.com, an educational resource for spine health.

 

Jennie Casciano ’96 received her Master’s from NYU in 1998 and married Dwight Blakney in 2005.  She currently resides in southern New Jersey and works at the Regional Perinatal Consortium of Monmouth and Ocean Counties as the Community Education Manager.

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Class Notes October 2007 (1997 - 2007) (SUBMIT YOUR CLASS NOTES)

 

Raymond O’Hare ’97 and his wife, Noel, had their second child, RJ, on August 1, 2007.

 

Erica Niclas ’98 married Pavel Svitak on October 29, 2006.  Erica is currently completing a teaching certification at Felician College.  Both Erica and Pavel are employed at Hackensack University Medical Center.

              

Robin Keller ’98, ’02, ’07 juggles dual careers, she is a programmer at Ramapo College and an artist. She enjoys painting classrooms, cubicle life, family life and college activities. Her paintings featuring her “Commencement Series” will be showcased at the Alumni Redux 5 Art Show in the Berrie Center at Ramapo College, from October 26 through December 7. Robin’s son, Ian and daughter Laura also attend Ramapo.

 

Marc Weinstein ’01 announces his engagement to Pamela Fertel, with a wedding planned for March 2008.  Marc is currently a Marketing and Communication Specialist with Unilux, Inc.

 

Leland Pavoll ’01 married Cindy Zibel on July 15, 2007. Leland earned a J.D. from Pierce Law Center. He is an in-house counsel for Stephens and Michaels Associates in Windham, MA. The couple now resides in Nashua, MA.

 

Tracy Cappeluti ’02 married Jeffery Katz on October 14, 2006.  Tracy received her Master’s degree in corporate and organizational communications from Fairleigh Dickinson University, and she is now employed as a senior human resources representative at Hertz Corporation.

 

Michelle Masi ’02 and Adam F. Lerner ’04 are engaged to be married on August 2, 2008 in Matawan. Michelle is currently a special education teacher.  Adam is a first lieutenant in the United States Air Force Reserve and in the field of sales.

 

Brenda Avila ’03 married Steve Green on September 2, 2007.

 

Cheryl Bachmann ’04 married Christopher Botsolas on August 11, 2007 in Lake George, NY.  Both Cheryl and Christopher are teachers at West Milford High School.

 

Derrick Hensel ’04 recently launched www.isparc.net, a website that enables professionals to network online.

 

Dina Tortorelli ’04 received the Excellence in Nursing Leadership award from Chilton Memorial Hospital on May 9, 2007.  Dina works as a manager in the hospital’s Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory.

 

Christina Lynn Hoch ’04 announces her engagement to Brett Charles Santowasso. Christina is a marketing manager for Kaplan Companies, Highland Park. A November wedding is planned.

 

Dennis Mortensen ’05 married Laura Mortensen on July 14, 2007.  Dennis is the head production engineer of Little Steven’s Underground Garage, a nationally syndicated radio show in over 120 markets.

 

Patrick Petretta ’05 is the new head coach of the Eagles, the men’s soccer team at Middletown High School South.

 

Howard Sisken ’05 is engaged to Stacey Zeidman, with the wedding planned for October 11, 2008.  He is currently a production manager with DWJ Television in Ridgewood, NJ.

 

Nicole Buffalino ’06 married John Sergi on August 17, 2007.

 

Lauren Mosko ’06 was the Maid of Honor. Nicole is teaching second grade in Old Bridge.

 

Jennifer Desfosse ’06 was named executive assistant at Landmark Group in Eatontown.  She is responsible for assisting the company’s top executives by scheduling meetings, making travel arrangements, and managing their schedules.

 

Valerie Scala ’06 announced her engagement to Joshua Krohn.  The wedding is planned for September 8, 2007.  Valerie works as a registered nurse at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC.

 

Lia Trepiccione ’06 announced her engagement to David Timpanaro.  The wedding is planned for June 2008.  Lia is currently employed in business development by LDT International.

 

Ryan Benz ’07 has joined Landmark Group in Eatontown as an account coordinator.

 

Rebecca Duncan ’07 is pursuing her MBA from Fairleigh Dickinson University in marketing.

 

Julie Ann Kulinski ’07 will continue her doctoral studies after graduation.  She will by studying physical therapy at the University of Medicine and Dentistry.

 

Joseph Maulbeck ’07 is currently a mental health counselor for Community Hope and will pursue his master’s degree is psychology.

 

Tammy Douglas ’07 was inducted to the Omicron Pi Chapter of the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nurses for her academic and leadership achievements. Tammy passed the National Council Licensure Examination for registered nurses and is currently employed by the New York Pediatric Hospital.

 

Matthew Palko ’07 married Patricia White and they now reside in Boonton.  Matthew is employed by the Jefferson Township Municipal Utilities Department as a wastewater operator.

 

Lauren Rutledge ‘07 was recently hired by MTV Networks as Assistant to the President & COO.