July 2016 Newsletter

Around Hicksville

Bob, Thanks to you and all the editors of HixNews for another great issue (6/1/16)! I especially enjoyed
the cartoons interspersed with the real news of fellow alumni this month. I also feel the video links gave
great coverage of what Memorial Day is all about! One correction; in the Vietnam Memorial Update
covered in the Newsletter Section of this issue, my email address is shown in error as
joecar4a@aol.com. As you know, it should be jcar4a@aol.com, just as it appears on all the Memorial
Updates in the Honoring Our Veterans section.
All the bestJoe Carfora 1962

Vicky Penner Katz Whitaker, Class of 1958, was one of four distinguished
journalists recently inducted into the Press Club of Long Island's Hall of Fame in
ceremonies in New York. The event, that drew about 250 print and electronic journalists
from across Long Island and the New York metropolitan area, was held at the Woodbury
County Club and was part of PCLI's annual Media Awards Dinner.

The other three Hall of Fame recipients were Frank Eltman, a longtime Long Island
correspondent for the Associated Press; Les Payne, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist
who spent most of his career as an editor and columnist at Newsday and was also the
founder of the National Association of Black Journalists; and posthumously to Marie
Colvin, a Long Island native who served as a war correspondent for The Sunday Times
in London and died in the siege of Homs in Syria in 2012.

With more than 60 years experience in the media business, Whitaker was cited for her
long-time role in developing the programs and policies of the organization locally,
regionally and nationally. She is a past-president of the Press Club of Long Island and a
past vice-president of the Deadline Club in New York City. She served a record-setting 10
years as a regional director and national board member of the Society of Professional
Journalists, six representing the northeast and four representing the region covering
Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky.
Prior to her retirement in 1999 and a subsequent move to Springfield, Illinois, she was
Director of University News Services for State University of New York at Stony Brook
for 14 years. Her journalism career includes working as a business reporter and editor for
more than a dozen years, 14 years as managing editor, North Shore News Group, and
freelancing throughout her career including producing syndicated features for Californiabased Copley News Service and its successor, Creators Syndicate.
Whitaker has also judged numerous state and national newspaper contests including the
prestigious Sigma Delta Chi awards.
In Springfield, she produces Historico, the award-winning monthly newsletter for the
600-member Sangamon County Historical Society of which she serves as vice-president.
A licensed amateur radio operator, she is also public information officer for the
Sangamon Valley Radio Club; a past vice-chair of the Springfield Area Arts Council; past
chair of the University of Illinois Sangamon Auditorium Advisory Board and has served
on the boards several other local organizations including the Association of Women
Journalists, the Family Service Center and Memorial Hospital Foundation's Annual
Festival of Trees.
Whitaker holds a bachelors degree in journalism from Hofstra College. She and her
husband Roger have five children and 10 grandchildren.

Pictured above is across from the south side of the Hicksville RR station. There is now a Dunkin' Donuts
in this small group of businesses. If I remember correctly there also was a bar.....who remembers the
name of that bar? Cheryl Gries Brown 1972
The Rail birdAllison Lombardi Worthington 1989

A note from Cheryl to Allison.ThanksI thought it was the Jail Bird. Lol.
A note from Allison to Cheryl Maybe it had more than one name over the years.
"The Double R"Kerry Hill (hails from Hicksville) When your dad works on Wall Street and needs
to get off the train and come home, but the Double R is a distraction. LOL

The Double R..Cheri Totter Mulholland

The Right Track Inn and I think there was a taxi stand in the same parking lot
Artie Petrelli 1972

Rail birdSalvatore Diana with Jean Milano Diana (lives in Hicksville)

It was the Rail bird, I worked for years next door at Manny Hanny/Chemical/Chase. I sat in a cubbie up
on the 5th fl overlooking the barMaryAnn Murray Milano 1982

Double R barJohn Briguglio 1972

Double R barAlexander Brill 1986
Double R bar and a pizzeria if I recallEileen Heym Lutz 1966
I knew the guy who owned it once..Ken BlairCarol Ann Howe

Steve's Food Shop, a small diner, was in that vicinity eons ago.
Ken Marcus 1967
The railbirdRenee Stevenson

Double R...Mike Endsley 1972

The pizza place was there with DD. The corner was the Double R coffee shop.
The middle store was OTB and then the bar (Double R and then Railbird).
Lynne Anne Lombardi 1971

The Double R Ranch - Owner Steve , he owned the restaurant and the barTom
Carman 1974

Railbird I played darts for the bar back in the 80's.

Karen Ulbricht 1977
Double Rhung out there early 70s until the 80s. Louise was the day bartender, and Steve the
Greek was the ownerRobert Estrada

Dear EditorsThank you so much for all your work in putting together the
Newsletter. I look forward to reading it each month. Casale's Corner has some wonderful items, which I
would love to pass on to many people. When I try to print from Casale's Corner, I am never able to get
the entire column in the print preview, especially if it's more than one page. I'm hitting the "print" icon
at the top of the page, but all that prints is the first page. Is there another way to print these wonderful
columns? This time, specifically, it's the lovely column called "Meredith and Abbey." Thanks so much
for trying to help me with thisLinda Faraone Connelly 1960
Editor noteI sent a Word Perfect copy of the document to Linda and hoped it would go through
without any problems. We shall see!!!
Bob, it worked! Thanks so much, but can you tell me how I can do it myself? I don't want to bother you
every monthLinda

Lindaprobably every document on the newsletter can be copied and pasted to an existing file. You
simply create a new document. Left click the mouse and keep the click while scanning the document
from the starting to ending point. Release the click and right click and when a new frame opens, click on
copy. You now can place what youve copied to a new document.

Happy Father's Day grandpa Tony Calandrillo class of 1964 from your grandkids

Happy Fathers Day to our Dad in heaven Love Lorraine & Linda Tully

For Father's Day my son and I shared the same High Chair..Jim 1967 & Dan Rubins

Happy Fathers Day in Heaven Dad. Thank you for always providing for us. You worked hard all your
life holding down 2 jobs, working on cars in our driveway and helping Daddy Mike in the gas station
after working at Grumman during the day. You were a quiet man but when you spoke we cherished
every word. Miss you and love you but most of all we thank youCheryl Gries Brown 1972

Happy Father's Day to my dear husband, Paul, of almost 51 years ( July 3, 1965) . We had a beautiful
dinner together & great dessert at Mannino's in Oakdale!...Rosa Szendy Patterson 1961

From My sister Pat Casale TobaccoSunset on Maui

Senator Secures Funding for Playgrounds

Earlier this year, the district learned that Sen. Jack M. Martins (R-7th Senate District) secured $100,000
in state funding for Hicksville Schools to undertake a capital improvement project. The funds will be
used to replace, repair and renovate the playgrounds at the districts seven elementary schools, which are
used by students during the school day and by the community throughout the year. Central
administration is working with elementary school principals to assess each playground and determine
the upgrades to be made. The district is thankful for the additional funding from Sen. Martins and the
support he has shown in helping our schools provide students with the services and facilities they need
and deserve, said Dr. Carl Bonuso, Superintendent of Schools. Playground activity aligns with the
districts health and wellness
curriculum and supports its commitment to battling obesity by increasing cardiovascular conditioning.
Our playgrounds provide students with opportunities to exercise and socialize during recess. As a
district, we focus on fitness and health but also want students to be children and enjoy playtime.

Facilities Update: A Look at Each School

Stop a moment and reflect about the age of all the schools. The high school opened in 1955 and thats 61
years ago. Maintenance is very important and a list for all schools follows
BURNS AVENUE Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors

DUTCH LANE Replaced intercom system building-wide Replaced stage curtains in gym Interior door replacement
Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors

EAST STREET Converted from oil to gas for heating Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts
Refinished gym and stage wood floors

FORK LANE Roof replacement at the intermediate wing Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts
Refinished gym and stage wood floors

LEE AVENUE Roof replacement at the first-story wing Converted from oil to gas for heating Interior door replacement
Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors

OLD COUNTRY ROAD Exterior door replacement at Blueberry Street entrance Interior door replacement
Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors

WOODLAND Converted from oil to gas for heating Replaced intercom system building-wide Skylight replacement
Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors

HICKSVILLE MIDDLE SCHOOL Replaced intercom system building-wide Repaired and painted hallway lockers
Interior door replacement Sealcoat basketball courts Refinished gym and stage wood floors

HICKSVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Renovated Comet Shop Converted from oil to gas for heating Replaced floor tiles
third-floor hallway Exterior brick repointing at main gym Interior door replacement Exterior door replacement at girls
gym and staff parking lot Refinished gym and stage wood floors Repaired and painted hallway lockers
Repaired and painted girls locker room lockers Refinished gym and stage wood floors

June 2016, another wonderful HixNews. Thank

you for all the work and thought put into each edition.
Elin Fischman Lawrence 1965
Dear Classmates...The video I did several years back to honor all the veterans from Hicksville who
served in the military is hyper linked below (click on and go or copy and paste to your browser if the
link doesn't work). I posted it, too, on Facebook but not everyone is linked to Facebook. It's a reminder
of the tragedy of war that crosses all boundaries. Wishing everyone a peaceful and Happy Memorial
Daylove yahBuffalo Bob Casale
Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans (1445 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Dear Alumni CONGRATULATIONS Robert Casale
It gives me great pleasure to announce to all of you that Bob Casale has been selected as the 2016
Hicksville High School Hall of Fame Honoree by the 2016 HHS graduating class!! Please join me in
Congratulating Bob on receiving this significant honor, which he so well deserves.
I am told the final nomination package was impressive and personally feel the many endorsements Bob
received from our Alumni who monthly see his hard work and overall efforts in HixNews that keep us
all connected, surely helped his selection. My personal thanks go to each of you who endorsed Bob's
nomination for helping a true Team Effort that made it happen!! There were almost 200 former
classmates who endorsed Bob. There is a sampling of the endorsements shown below.
Bob had stiff competition, since only one honoree is selected each year and I'm sure those who did not
receive this year's award will be nominated again in the future.
Bob will be honored at the HHS 2016 Graduation Ceremony on Sunday, June 26th, beginning at 2 p.m.
Please see the attached letter I received in today's mail from Dr. Bonuso, Hicksville Superintendant of
Schools. SincerelyJoe Carfora HHS 1962

John Maniec Class of 1964 Accepting for

Buffalo Bob

Congratulations are in order for Robert Casale and for his induction into the
Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. Thanks to all who wanted Bob inducted and to all who endorsed
Bob because it made a tremendous impact when the vote was cast. Appreciated by myself, John Maniec
and Joe CarforaMaureen Uss Benson 1964

A real TEAM effortCONGRATULATIONS to Bob!!!...Joe Carfora

A well earned recognition Bob. Thank you for all you do.
CONGRATULATIONSSanto Carfora

Bob clearly deserved this honor. His numerous videos allow all of us a trip
down memory lane to remember our youthful friends and reminisce about growing up in Hicksville.

Plus the way he has honored our veterans brings tears to my eyes. He is a gifted, sensitive individual
who deeply cares about our high school and the communityJohn Maniec 1964

That is greatFrank Schwartz 1961

Congratulations and certainly well deserving honor for you Bob. My heart is
filled with pride for you on the recognition for all that you have done for our class of 1961 and for all of
Hicksville High SchoolBill Canham 1961

Well deserved!! Good job Bob.Mary OShaughnessy Cleary

1961

Very well deserved to a great guy,true American and Hicksvillian.

Betty Gardner Brunell 1972

That is great news; congrats BobJoe Ingino 1967

Congratulations Bob, thank you for all your hard work over the years. Amazing job
with all the videosSherry Mallen Cauley 1964

Congratulations, Buff. A well deserved honor for you. Best.

Henry Lichtenstein 1959

Buffalo Bob...Congratulations on your selection to the Hicksville High School Hall

of Fame for 2016. It is good to see that all your efforts are truly appreciated by many. Thanks again for
all...Frank Koziuk 1967

Congratulations, Buffalo Bob on your selection to the HHS Hall of Fame! There isn't
a more deserving person for this honor. You've done so much for the alumni with the monthly
newsletter, videos, and your humor. Keep up the good work!...Beverly Fetz White 1967

Hi Bob...Just wanted to congratulate you for your selection as the 2016 Hicksville
High School Hall of Fame Honoree. It was well deserved and probably a long time coming. The work
you do each month for the Hicksville Newsletter is fantastic and I, along with many, many others, thank
you for your dedication. You are the best! Love 'ya Helen Luna Carr 1963

This is great news as you so deserve this honor. Thanks to Joe Carfora for his effort to
ensure this happened. Best regards Kathy McDonald Corey 1960

Dear Bob...Wow. Fantastic. Amazing what a group of us can do!!! Well deserved.
Congrats from all of us. You are the BEST!!! ...Pat Appelman Levitin 1962

Bob... Outstanding, you earned it for all you do. I'm proud to still be your friend after
all these years. Love you...Rob McCotter 1962

Way to go Bob!!! You are an inspiration to every person that has

and will be a HHS graduate and student!!! Patti Bilancie Posillico 1962 & Joe Posillico
1961
A note to Chris Andersen from the class of 1967... Thanks, Chris, for the clippings. I
dropped the ball on your last clippings about the big snow storm and Billy Joel. I have to work that into
the next issue. What I'm trying to do is incorporate some of the news from the school district into the
newsletter. Can't believe I was nominated for the Hicksville High School Hall of Fame and can't
believe I was chosen this year. Mind boggling...there are so many worthy of induction. So many nice
emails from my family of friends. Warm Regards... Buffalo Bob Casale
Bob, you deserve to be in the Hall of Fame. Should have happened earlier. Anton Mure should be in
along with Rich & Peggy Delia for all their hard work on the reunions. Waiting to hear how the '66
reunion was the other night. Looking forward to my 50th especially since it's at the Knights of
Columbus in Hicksville. Remember when you and I went to the '56 reunion? That was a great time. Talk
to you soon...Chris
I remember all the reunions I attended where I took a lot of pictures and put the images into videos that
are now posted on You Tube. I asked Steve Goldstein from 1966 several months ago to take a lot of
pictures and send them along to me. Suggested that someone checking people in take pictures of
everyone who is arriving after they are given their name tags. The worst trouble I've had with doing the
reunions is identifying people. With their names readily available, I can do a nice video. Never heard
back. There is another reunion for the class of 1971 in July and I made the same suggestions to their
committee. Never heard back. The class of 1956 had their sixty year but I have to check if there are
pictures available.

Hugh Hansen, Class of 1964 in Brussels, Belgium

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Bob Smiths (1963) gift to Leslie Worley Smith (1964) for her 70th that will be on July 5th. Bob couldnt
wait one more week to pop the surprise.
We'd like to wish my mother, Flo Gries, a very happy 89th birthday today, June 22nd

She does it all for everyone with a smile and loves every day of her life. Thanks for your unconditional
love and support in whatever we do. Have a wonderful day and know that we love you very much.
Cheryl Gries Brown

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. We are married 67 years. We
were married at Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Hicksville on May 29, 1949...Paul and
Margaret Divan 1945

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. Your newsletter provides me with
many hours of enjoyment and your thoughtfulness is very much appreciated...Bob Birk 1952
Thank you for the card. By remembering my birthday, you are remembering my Mom. That makes me
happy. She was so found of HixNews and loved the work she did with you. Take care.
Cathy Bell (daughter of Pat Koziuk Driscoll 1956)

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It is a great start to my day...Mary
Fuller Osborne 1957

Thank you for the card, Buff. Your dedication to

HixNews and your attention to detail as our principal editor is admirable.
Trish and Henry Lichtenstein 1959

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Jacci
Lasalle Gallucci (1959) and John Gallucci

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. A
great way to start the dayLillian Manzo-Ramirez 1961

Thank you for the card, and for

thinking of us. It was much appreciated. All is well here in SC. Hope all is good with you too!...
Lew and Linda Fenigstein 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me.

It was much appreciated...Eileen Oxenholm Baxter (1961) and Don Baxter

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Leon Lee Lincoln 1961

52 years with my honey. Celebrating our Anniversary

Sue Hodges Mruz 1962 with Denny Mruz 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated.
Dennis Joannides 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Bunny
Miller Pollack 1961

Thank you so much for the card....Linda Weber Staudt 1961

Thank you for thinking of us on our 53rd wedding

anniversary!...Frank & Mary Ann Vallina Smith 1961

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.I really
enjoyed it...Arthur Hirsch 1961

I'd like to thank you so much for the birthday card, even though my husband Mike
(1961) was the Hicksville classmate, it was much appreciated...Terry Bisaccio

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Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Art Pardo 1962

Bob...Birthday wishes much appreciated from you and the Hicksville gang. Leslie
and I look forward to the 1st of each Month to see what you guys have up your sleeve for that Month's
Hix Newsletter. You may want to reshoe Willie the Wonder Horse after counting out the birthday years
for this Hicksville dude. All The Best...Bob Smith 1963

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated...
Hal and Barbara Marx Smith 1963

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It

was much appreciated. 46 years flew by us but Hicksville brought us together and will always be our
dearest memory....meeting at the Club Bar on Broadway. Thanks to all of you for keeping the Hicksville
memories alive...Dianne Gunnigle 1968 & Martin Burkhardt 1963

Thanks, you guys always come through, even when I don't

want to remember...Robert Wayne Chernok Esq 1963

Bob...Thanks, as ever, for

remembering our wedding day, now forty-eight years past. The photo on the right was taken in
Cincinnati last summer when Carolyn and I were visiting our niece...Bill Palmer 1964

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Rod
Merkler 1964

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. 51 years for
us...Stephanie Hill Vetter 1964 & Kurt Vetter

... Loved the card!!! Thank you so very much for remembering
Jeanie Wink 1965

Happy 47th Anniversary to my Wife

and Best friend, Ellen. Thanks for 47 Great Years !! Looking forward to many more ! Love You.
Don Myers 1965

BobThanks for remembering my birthday. Loved the card.

Mike Linihan 1965

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Bob
Cooperman 1965

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Gayle
Schoenberg Wenchell 1966

Thank you for the card. It has been 41 years and still going
strong...Carrie & Tony Bellacera 1966

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Margaret Hansen Dyckman 1966

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Michael Cava 1966

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated. No denying I am middle aged now!...Marty Brandfon 1967

Today, June 19th, we celebrate our 45th

anniversary. We have actually been together for 50+ years as we started dating in 1965. It has been a
great ride, and along the way we have been blessed with two wonderful sons and four equally wonderful
grandsons. We look forward to the adventures that await us
Jim Romanelli 1967 and Susan Tabosky Romanelli

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me.

It was much appreciated...Shelley Garb (1968) and Phil London

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
June Drummond DeBaun 1968

The message is greatly appreciated ... but today is my anniversary, NOT my

birthday. But that's okay, I still appreciate the thought!...Don Engelman 1969

Thanks so much for the card. Can't believe it is 45 years!...Karen Armstrong

Krautsack 1969 and Dennis Krautsack

More of the beauty of America

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Linda Romagnolo 1970 and Kevin McHugh 1971

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Joanne
Ganz 1971

Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Craig
and Paula (nee' Jargo) Bruckner 1972
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. Thanks for all the hard work
you and everyone else involved does to make the Hix News possible...Patricia Crabtree Hogue
1974

Thank you!!!...Barbara Sprufera Ruggles 1979 & Brent Ruggles

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Email & Snail Mail Address Changes

Dear HixNewsI have a new snail mail address..

Noreen McCormack Payne 1967
Editor Note Thanks for the update, Noreen. BestHenry

Hi Bob...Congratulations on your being elected into the Hicksville High School Hall of Fame. John
and I just moved to Jacksonville, FL on May 27th. The day after the movers left, I fractured my hip
while unpacking a box and I've been hospitalized since then. Our address here is (Concealed). Our new
phone is (Concealed) and my cell is still (Concealed). My email is still (Concealed). I hope all is well
with you and your family. Best regards...Barbara Bieniewicz Dethlefsen 1961
Anyone wanting to contact Noreen or Barbara, please send a note to editors@hixnews.com and we will
make the contact

Flashback

As the noreaster finally left the region on January 23rd, Long Islanders began an arduous digout. Here are some snapshots of how they coped!!!

Anyone out there know what variety of flower is shown in the below photo? I believe it's a Hoya. I had
several that bloomed nicely but the last cutting I got from a friend never blooms. Why???
Buffalo Bob Casale

BeautifulMaureen Uss Bensen 1964

I believe its a Ballon flower (platycodon grandiflora) Closes at night and opens
during the day? I have one in blueLinda Webber Turchiano 1970

The flowers look similar to those of a plant my ex-wife and gotten from her
mother. It would only bloom like every 4th or 5th year. The flowers had a very offensive aroma
Walter Relling 1977

BeautifulDiana Urena 1961

Hoya. I've had you for years, the blooms are lovely!...Pattie Hughes 1967

They're so pretty I would love them I wonder if they're around to purchase?...Theresa Normandy
Artoglou
It's called HoyaChristopher Dietl-Friedli
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In The News
The first soldier to be buried in Arlington National Cemetery was Private William Henry Christman of
Pennsylvania on May 13, 1864.

Saw a post of Facebook that said, SRO Officer Carolyn Gudger is a hero for stopping a
Gunman at Sullivan Central High School in Blountville, Tennessee. The gunman entered
the school with two hand guns and was holding the principal at gunpoint when Carolyn
intervened. She drew her weapon and waited for back-up to arrive. The gunman was just
opposite a classroom full of students when the arriving officers opened fire killing the
gunman. This incident was not reported by the media because no children were killed, just
the gunman.

This makes sense. The soft pad protects your hands and the shaft would be pointed enough
to penetrate the glass if hit with force. Just remember to close your eyes. Please pass it on to
othersKathy Koziuk Hannaman 1960

All these years we've been told to wear seat belts, but

I never heard

this safety tip before!!

Kathleen "Kate" Rubins

Jim Rubins
was born October 14, 1978 in Farmington, Connecticut and is a NASA Astronaut. Rubins was selected
in July 2009 as a member of the NASA Astronaut Group 20. Kate is the daughter of classmate Jim
Rubins from the class of 1967. Kate was raised in Napa, California and graduated from Vintage High
School. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in Molecular Biology from the University of
California, San Diego and a Ph.D degree in Cancer Biology from Stanford University Medical School
Biochemistry Department and Microbiology and Immunology Department. Kate is slated for launch to
the International Space Station on June 24th. She is married to Michael Magnani.

New Readers
Sunita Manjrekar
2nd Vice President of the Hicksville Alumni Board. Live at 44 Dante Avenue, Hicksville, NY 11801
Editor notewelcome to HixNewsHenry

Henry
9 New readers from the class of 1977

Donna Dezmain Hayes

Mark
Rose

Mike Caruso

Scott
Schutzman

Walter Relling

Anne Marie
Simco

Coleen
Shekelton

Vincent Fallacara

Ray
Sumpert

Kasper Dworzanczyk 2016

Emily Sackman 2016

Himy sister forwarded me the IP address for your newsletter. Would you
kindly add me to list of subscribersVivian DAngelo Papa 1975
Editor Note Hi VivianYou have been added to our list of subscribers. BestHenry

Passages

June 5, 2016 marked the 6th anniversary of the death of my son Mike Snyder. Thank You to everyone
who has shown kindness to me. More than anything, I wish Michael was still hereDiane Rogus
Snyder 1973
Editor Notewe all agree with your wish!!!

Dear HixNewsI am sorry to report that my brother, Gary Louis Nadell, Class of 1965, passed away
May 18, 2016. Gary and his wife JoAnne were living in Houston, Texas. After many, many years of
fighting heart problems and COPD. Gary passed away peacefully in his sleep. Please update your
records to reflect his passing. Thank You
Garys little sister, Wendy Nadell 1973

Hi Hix NewsI notice the name Michael Zeussman, Class of 1970, on the In
Memoriam list. I think I knew this guy pretty well back at HHS in about 1967-68 or so. Is there any way
that I can find out more, like was he truly the friend I am remembering, and what his story was, when

did he go, how did he go and what was his life like? Could you send this email to any survivors you
might know of with the hopes that they contact me. I was very fond of him. We spent some good time
together, if this is the same guy. Thank youStephanie (Schlegel) Manning 1968
After investigating several sites, was unable to find any information on Michael Zeussman. When he did
pass, an obituary probably never was offered. There's nothing on the SSDI and that site usually lists
everyone who ever had a social security number. SorryBuffalo Bob Casale

Please add the following name to In Memoriam for the Class of 1966:
Michael Secko

Thank youLinda Loeffler Shepski 1966

Name:
Michael Secko
Gender:
Male
Age at Death:
64
Birth Date:
24 Oct 1948
Residence (at time of death): Shoreham, New York, USA
Death Date:
5 Dec 2012
Spouse:
Patricia
Bob CasaleAlthough I graduated from St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary in 1964, I grew up and lived
in Hicksville on Lantern Road (in your neck of the woods) until I went into the Army in 1966. Having
many good memories of people and places from those days, I read the newsletter regularly. Recently,
looking at the "In Memoriam" for the Hicksville High School Class of 1964, I noticed that my old

friend James J. Cooney is not listed. He died on January 7, 2010. I hope that his name can be added to
those of his classmates who have died. May they all rest in the peace and love of God. Many thanks.
SincerelyBob Peluso St. Pius 1961

BuffThe oldest alumna in our database is: (1933) Mohrback, Marion

Fluckiger. If she graduated at age 17 or 18, she must be a 100 or 101 by now. You might do an
interesting email interview with her for next month's issue...Henry Lichtenstein 1959 &
HixNews Editor
HenryI went to ancestry and searched the SSDI and found the following. Sorry. love da buff

Name:
Last Residence:
BORN:
Died:

Marion F. Mohrback
11720 Centereach, Suffolk, New York
5 Oct 1916
17 Jul 2006
State (Year) SSN issued: New York (Before 1951)

People Looking For People

HixNewsIn the current issue of the

newsletter there was a posting from Ed Faraone. I lost touch with him some time ago. Would love to get
in touch again. I know you don't give out contact info, but if you could give him mine, and let him know
I am looking to hook up again it would be greatly appreciated. thanksFred Fulco 1960
Dear Ed Faraone (HHS Class of 1963)Fred Fulco (HHS Class of 1960) would like to get in touch with
you. His request, as well as his email address (concealed) is shown below. BestHenry
Lichtenstein 1959

In last months HixNews, Jeff White was looking for Norm Sperling. After searching several areas,
HixNews was not able to locate Norm. Jeff was advised of our demise. Further investigation using the
SpokeO website, I happened upon a Norm Sperling that turned out to be the person Jeff was looking for.
Sent Jeff the contact information and Jeff checked out the Facebook page for Norm and emailed him but
is still waiting for a replyBuffalo Bob Casale

Reunions
The class of 1977 is in the beginning stages of planning the 40th reunion. Message me your name
(including maiden name, if applicable) if you graduated with the class of 1977 so we can get you on the
master mailing list. Additionally, if you know of 1977 graduates who are not on FB, please help me
make contact!! Also Please send me the email addresses of those classmates of 1977 that are on your
email list. Thanks...Jeanne Dagna

Videos on the internet

NOTE: You will never see an email like this, keep it in your document file and watch the many old car
movies, this is a classic. If youre a car buff, you will spend hours at the following site
http://www.tvraaca.org/oldmovies.htm#movie
There are probably all makes and models available. Click on the video camera to the right of each video
and sit back and enjoy.
Bud Lite Commercials (These are really funny)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiOZ4Bz2d-Q
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX145Tu4MHY
Beautiful Alaska
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/beautiful-wild-alaska/
The Exchange Rate
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/eu-exchange-rate/

Dogs-vs-Water
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/dogs-vs-water/
Funny Pets
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/10-funny-pet-videos/
Guiding Hands
https://www.youtube.com/embed/v6Wpc9s35ZY
Billy Crystal tribute to Ali
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUNLDqcXG-Q
Gasoline
http://www.tvraaca.org/gasoline1935i.htm

A Man A Dog A Hummingbird

http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/man-dog-hummingbird/
Baby Bear on Golf Course
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/baby-bear-golf-course/
GOD BLESS AMERICA!
http://americanoverlook.com/18-sailors-stand-like-statues-but-keep-youreyes-on-the-one-in-the-middle-unbelievable-3/76749?bst=18sailors_gen
I love Banks
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/06/stuck-in-line/
Unbelievable
https://www.facebook.com/mevlana/videos/10153942442923185/
Interesting song performance
http://biggeekdad.com/2015/06/dog-will-always-love-you/
Dancing Clouds VideoVery Different

http://biggeekdad.com/2016/02/awesome-dancing-clouds/

Vietnam Memorial Update

My brother Fred recently forwarded me a couple of videos about your

plans to build and dedicate a memorial honoring those military men and women that served during the
Vietnam era. I could not open one of the videos but I was told that was the one that explained who to
send a donation and how to make out the check. Please forward that information. The video I was able
to view is great, nice job! I served in the Marine Corps from 1962 through 1966 including a stint in VN
in 1964 and 1965... Marty Winkel 1962
Other than receiving a nice email response from Ken Strafer, I havent heard from anyone as far as my
question about the donation and where to send a check. Regards...Marty
Sorry Marty...The information is included in each newsletter sometimes on the Home Page
http://hixnews.com always in the Honoring Our Vets and often in the Newsletter portion of the

newsletter. Thanks so much for your interest in the Memorial and your eagerness to help sustain the
endeavor...Buffalo Bob Casale AKA Speedy and that was not attributed to my sex life!!!
Donation checks should be made out to: Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial Project and
should be mailed to:
Hicksville Vietnam Era Memorial Project
c/o William Walden
45 West 9th Street
Deer Park, NY 11729
Hi Marty...Just wanted you to know that I never received an inquiry from you, but it's good to reconnect.
I now live in Florida, near Sarasota (see below). Bob Casale has sent you the info you need to get a
donation check out for the Memorial. You are your service info are definitely included in our list of
nearly 2,000 Vietnam War Era service members who will be honored. Bill Walden is our Project Team
Treasurer and primary local contact. Since he is commander of Hicksville's VFW Post and also the
newly elected VFW Commander for Nassau County, he is perfect as our local contact for Hicksville and
is doing a great job for us! Are you still running to keep in shape? I'm power walking the streets and use
our community fitness center's gym for treadmill, stationary bike and weight training. Gotta stay in
wrestling shape...remember!? All the bestJoe Carfora 1962

Hello BobAlways good to hear from you. You keep Hicksville in my heart and mind. Many months
ago you sent me a picture

Buffalo Bob

Mike Goldsmith

Jack MacCarron

Jack's parents moved to summer of 58 but he and I stayed in touch. He still works for the Navy in
Maryland. Updates avionics on aircraft. I believe Mike passed away but am not sure. On another note I
want to send you a picture of me by my Huey. I was a recovery officer with the 68th Assault Helicopter

Company flying out of Bien-Hoa in Vietnam. Had to fly to Tainin to fix one of our birds with a
hydraulic leak. Tai-nin was 10 miles from Cambodian border and was defended by a South Vietnamese
Company.

Approximately June of 1969

Note the absence of leaves from the trees where Agent Orange was heavily sprayed. I'm at 100% combat
disabled as a result of AO. Seem to get worse as I get older and my golf game shows it. VA treats me
well and I feel lucky, especially when I help the newest Vets get whatever is due to them. I know how
the system works and have helped more than 50 veterans with different types of problems. I realized the
toughest place to get into the system is in Nassau County. Took me a year to get a Vietnam Vet buddy
into it. Maybe you can let me know how things are with you. Take Care and God Bless youChris
Polanski

THANK YOU'S, WE GET THANK YOU'S!!

HICKSVILLE VIETNAM ERA MEMORIAL

PROJECT
We can't thank our donors enough for their generosity which will enable the Vietnam
Era Memorial become a reality! Following is the latest sampling of the many Thank You
notes that accompany the donations received by Bill Walden. If you haven't yet
contributed, please help by sending your donation to Bill's attention. Please see the
"Honoring Our Veterans" section of this newsletter for details.

Robert Casale

Hyperlink to Teddy Smith Swedalla (263 Views)

http://youtu.be/c5kz0y6HKQQ
Hyperlink to In Memoriam for Class of 1958 (322 Views)
http://youtu.be/LOr04v1RmNU
Hyperlink to Hicksville High Mega Reunions 2000 & 2007 (793 views)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Hyperlink to HHS Class of 1960 In Memoriam (511 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otu9UlULdus
The big car crash of the 1980s (252 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4UjipNIn1Q
Hyperlink to A Short Tour of Bayside (44 Views)
http://youtu.be/CNFRpK2d4_k
Hyperlink to 1964 Fifty Year Photo Gallery Before Reunion (568 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvmyVX7uks
Hyperlink to 2014 5 May Photo Gallery (560 Views)
http://youtu.be/xfvqC_wSXoo
Hyperlink to 1964 Popularity Poll (408 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFVzTknlZ4
Hyperlink to Assault on the USS Liberty 8 June 1967 (282 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (98,656 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA

Class of 1962 Fifty Year Reunion (800 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joyi_5uxlXE
Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans (1032 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,607 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU
HHS Class of 1963 Photo Gallery (992 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PyCLGeeUU
Hicksville High School 1963 Fifty Year Reunion Preview (716 Views)
https://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v=2fU5MjCjHCQ

Buffalo Bob Casale

Hyperlink to Great Lakes Pensacola Bremerhaven Cyprus USS Liberty Skaggs Island (62 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDr6-Bbn4_o
Hyperlink to Hicksville Military June 2015 (345 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_26pgnSICM
Hyperlink to Las Vegas Surprise (48 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPsUsGEOHA8
Hyperlink to HHS 1955 Multi Year & Fifty Year Reunions (201 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pOS4jwFJ0
Hyperlink to In Memoriam Class of 1963 (388 Views)

http://youtu.be/xAekQO9tREw

Hyperlink to look at Buffalo Bob Casale early and in the Navy (99 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77NTog-dbE
Hyperlink to Class of 1959 In Memoriam (317 Views)

http://youtu.be/LKWi_eOVAZM

Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 In Memoriam (376 views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAz5U17M9Xw

Hyperlink to Class of 1964 Before Reunion Collage (80 Views)

http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9w
Hyperlink to Class of 1964 In Memoriam (1080 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM
Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY Class of 1961 Reunion 2004
(1,042 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg_8jDaeEcg
Campaign to Rebuild the Fountain in Kennedy Park, Hicksville, New
York (174 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_yiVnEDQc
Hyperlink to Forty Year Reunion Hicksville Class of 1965 (644 Views)
http://youtu.be/2Xf3MXcEXRQ
Berryman Lane (166 Views)
http://youtu.be/2wQGg1NPhrQ
Robert Casale U.S. Navy career in Pictures (213 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh4Lo3EfnTU
Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler (1,546 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfncbMMu-Q
Down Memory Lane Class of 1962 Reunion Preview (503 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxdTsQHjiI

Mini Photo Tour of Australia (435 Views)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igu3etBRjM&list=UUhyjVpoo4kFmGntWgvnBkWw
Hyperlink to Class of 1962 In Memoriam (494 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWQoCRMn9ms

1963 Hicksville High School Fifty Year Reunion Preview (82 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiZKQMzoYi0
Hyperlink to 1963 Fifty Year reunion (30 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_iSqm9XxYw