Winter 2010

Pat Moran (now deceased):

Hola! classmates, greetings from Arizona.

Dick Schmidt (deceased), my Arizona neighbor and best contributor of late, sent along news that he and Carolyn returned to campus in October for the 60" reunion of the 1950 undefeated football team.  Barb Smith, widow of Bill Smith (deceased), called in September to say that she also was going to the football reunion to honor Bill's membership in the 1950 team.  Daz and I have invited Barb to spend some time with us here in Tucson at the end of the year.  In August, Dick and Carolyn spent a week visiting Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks.  In a well‑written and detailed e‑mail, Dick waxed poetic about spectacular mountain scenery, rivers, lakes, buffalo, and black bears.  They made side trips to Cody, Wyo., and the Buffalo Bill Museum, and to the Custer Battlefield at Little Big Horn.  Daz and I have traveled in Wyoming, and it is surely a glorious part of our country.

Bob Flynn (deceased) wanted to let the class know that his beloved Anne passed away on May 18^th.  To quote Bob, "That's exactly 55 years and 8 months from the day we married.  She struggled with health issues for most of two years, but remained active and lively for most of that time.  The end came swiftly and she died pain free and at peace in the St. Luke's Hospice in Bethlehem.  Anne earned her master's degree in education at Lehigh in 1974, and was a dedicated fan of Lehigh football and tailgating.  As for me, acceptance is coming slowly, but I have untiring support from my four adult children and many fine Lehigh people, most especially our own Janet Tucker '85G."

Just before deadline, we learned that Frank Sgambelluri died.  Barbara called to say that Frank passed away in late September of pancreatic cancer.  Frank knew of his illness for only a short time and did not suffer.  Frank and Barbara were guests of ours twice here in Tucson, and we got to know Frank as a physically and intellectually strong man who was very proud of his Italian heritage.  Frank was a tireless class agent and reunion committee chair.  His pride and joy was our 50^th Reunion Yearbook.  The class will miss Frank, and we send our condolences to Barbara and family.

The mailbag is pretty thin this quarter.  Your e‑mails, phone calls and letters are most welcome.  Drop me a line or give me a call with your news of travel and family happenings.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

Deceased

• Charles S Berry
• Edward H McGee
• Elmer E Reese
• Frank Sgambelluri
• James R Wilson Jr
• Vincent Aurelio Zito

Pat (now deceased)

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