In Memoriam

OUR CHERISHED BROTHERS

Forever our brother you will be. Forever in our hearts you will stay. This webpage is dedicated to all of our St. Peter’s alumni who have gone before us.

This page was established in April 2018. If you have a loved one that you would like included on this page, please email us at [email protected].

September 12, 2025

SCOTT WILLIAM MYERS ’81 passed away on Sept. 12, 2025, at the age of 62. A Staten Island native and longtime Manalapan resident, Scott worked as an elevator mechanic with Local 1 Union. A devoted husband, father and grandfather, he brought laughter and warmth to everyone who knew him.

August 11, 2025

JOHN ROGER MORRIS ’56 passed away on Aug. 11, 2025. A Staten Island native and U.S. Army veteran, John built an accomplished career in finance, holding leadership roles at firms including Goldman Sachs, Salomon Brothers and Merrill Lynch.

August 10, 2025

JOHN PATRICK FORSYTH ’73 passed away on Aug. 10, 2025, at the age of 70. A Staten Island native and longtime operating engineer with Local 94, Patrick was known for his devotion to faith, family and community.

July 21, 2025

JOHN JAMES KIMBALL JR. ’86 passed away on July 21, 2025, at the age of 57. A lifelong Staten Island resident, John served with the NYPD for 35 years, rising to the rank of Police Captain.

July 14, 2025

MICHAEL W. GREGORIO ’65 passed away on July 14, 2025, at the age of 77. A Manhattan native and lifelong Staten Islander, Michael was a talented singer and performer best known as a member of The Brooklyn Bridge, earning a gold record for “The Worst That Could Happen.”

July 6, 2025

CHARLES DENNIS JONES ’61 passed away on July 6, 2025, at the age of 81 after a long illness. A decorated U.S. Air Force Colonel and Vietnam veteran, Charlie served 26 years as a combat pilot and commander before continuing his career in leadership roles with major defense contractors. He later founded C&L Consulting and devoted his time to numerous charitable causes.

June 16, 2025

ROBERT “BOB” REICH ’54 passed away on June 16, 2025, at the age of 87. Bob was a talented athlete, coach and television broadcaster. Known for his kindness, humor and motto “Hangin’ Tough,” he will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

June 3, 2025

JOHN STEVEN “STEVE” KONKO ’71 passed away on June 3, 2025, at the age of 72. A lifelong Staten Island resident, Steve worked for more than 30 years as a circulation district manager for the Staten Island Advance. He was known for his humor, love of cars and passion for music and the outdoors.

May 29, 2025

HOWARD V. SAVERY ’51 passed away on May 29, 2025, at the age of 91. He will be missed dearly.

May 20, 2025

ALBERT J. HERMAN ’54 passed away on May 20, 2025. A Staten Island native and longtime Colts Neck resident, Albert graduated top of his class from the New York Maritime Academy and served as a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Navy. He later built a distinguished career with Mobil Oil, retiring as Executive Vice President of Mobil Global Shipping. An avid boater and fisherman, Albert was known for his adventurous spirit, love of the sea and motto: “Let the adventure begin.”

May 13, 2025

THOMAS F. DOLAN JR. ‘65 passed away on May 13, 2025, at the age of 77. A beloved husband, father and grandfather, he will be remembered for the love and joy he shared with his family and community.

June 24, 2024

BENNY LIANTONIO ’90 passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 51. Benny served others throughout his personal life and professionally, working with his father at “Liantonio Contracting,” masterfully building residential and commercial projects together. Benny also served with the NYC Department of Sanitation.

June 10, 2024

FARRELL M. KANE ’50 passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 91. A U.S. Army veteran, Farrell loved history and writing and authored the novel, “The Secondary,” as well as many short stories for his grandchildren.

June 9, 2024

GERALD F. MURPHY, P.E . ’6 5 passed away on June 9, 2024. Gerald was a skilled engineer, a pioneer in renewable energy and founder, president and Owner of Nordling Dean Electric Co, Inc.

March 8, 2024

LARRY MCGURK ’64 passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 77. He will be dearly missed by friends and family.

May 6, 2024

ANDREW LAMBERTI ’64 passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 77. After retiring from education, Lamberti enjoyed a 30-year career as a self-employed comedy writer, with sales to Marvel Comics, PBS, “Cracked,” “Humor Magazine” and hundreds of national magazines, as well as grade school textbooks and performable comedy material through comedy services in Hollywood, California.

May 9, 2024

BERNARD BOWDEN ’62 passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 79. Bernard held a long career in the insurance and reinsurance businesses, including time as the CFO of J.L.Kelley Inc. and as Executive Vice President at Guy Carpenter & Co.

February 27, 2021

ALBERT “AL THE KAT” DEWINTER ’64 passed away on Feb. 27, 2021. After serving in the military, Al became a prominent figure in the New York social scene, became a sommelier and established himself in the Wine and Spirits industry.

May 24, 2024

DR . WILLIAM F. WOLFE JR . ’50 passed away on May 24, 2024. After graduating from St. Peter’s, Bill served as a Merchant Marine on oil tankers for the ESSO Company followed by serving in the US Army from 1953-1955. He practiced Chiropractic in New York and Vermont.

April 26, 2024

JOHN ROBERT CREWS ’61 passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Throughout his educational career, John led students, staff and his field as a principal, assistant superintendent, professor and on the planning committee for the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C.

July 22, 2024

CHARLES L. “BOONIE” RICCARDI JR. ’52 passed away on July 22, 2024, at the age of 89. He was a dedicated public transportation servant, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and New Jersey Transit for 42 years, and a proud U.S. Army veteran.

May 13, 2024

FRANK J. BORTLE ’87 passed away on May 13, 2024, at the age of 54. Aside from his career as a senior marketing consultant for ValPak, Frank was a loving husband and father.

March 31, 2024

FRANCIS A. “FRANK” FOY ’54 passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an F.D.N.Y. firefighter of 23 years and an active member of the Knights of Columbus.

December 3, 2023

GEORGE RUSSELL SMITH ’68 passed away on Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 72. Born in Staten Island, George held a distinguished career in the financial world, retiring as the Finance Director of The Steak-Umm Corporation.

December 20, 2023

JOHN CHRISTOPHER PH.D. ’61 passed away on Dec. 20, 2023, at the age of 80. Over a 40-year academic career, John authored numerous books and articles, including “Traditions of Inquiry” (1985) and “The Origins of Composition Studies in the American College, 1875-1925” (1995). He was co-editor of the well-known “Norton Reader” for 25 years and also wrote several textbooks.

January 20, 2024

RICHARD DOWNING ’70 passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 71. Raised on Staten Island, Richie was a tugboat deckhand for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, eventually working for the Reinhauer Transportation Company post-graduation.

December 25, 2023

JOHN “JOHNNY” C. REPAGE ’81 passed away on Dec. 25, 2023. As a man with many passions, Johnny spent his life serving others through a distinguished healthcare career as an EMT at Richmond University Medical Center, as the Chief of the North Shore Rescue Squad, and as an ER nurse at Maimonides and Staten Island South hospitals.

January 1, 2024

ROBERT “BOCCI” LA TOUR ’73 passed away in January 2024. He will be dearly missed by friends and family.

January 22, 2024

JAMES “JIMMY” F. SILLS JR . ’6 6 passed away on Jan. 22, 2024. An avid New York sports fan and local sanitation worker, James will be missed by the community.

January 3, 2024

DANIEL MAHALA ’51 passed away on Jan. 3, 2024, at the age of 89. Daniel was a U.S. Army veteran, a former public school teacher and a native Staten Islander who loved to travel.

December 26, 2023

WILLIAM B. NEWMAN ’49 passed away on Dec. 26, 2023. William was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, among many other things.

March 31, 2025

PETER M. DREYER ’54 passed away on March 31, 2025. A longtime resident of Bayport, NewYork, Peter served with the NYPD for 30 years, retiring as a Detective Sergeant in 1989. He later owned and operated Dreyer Exterminating, which continues to be run by his son.

February 11, 2025

ROGER J. DAGGETT ’72 passed away on Feb. 11, 2025. A Staten Island native and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America, Roger spent 30 years as a Nuclear Security Officer at Indian Point Power Station before retiring in 2017.

February 10, 2025

RAYMOND V. RHATIGAN ’54 passed away on Feb. 10, 2025, at the age of 88. A Staten Island native, Ray was a proud U.S. Marine, an accomplished businessman and a lifelong golfer.

February 2, 2025

DANIEL J. COLLINS ’51 passed away on Feb. 2, 2025, at the age of 91. A proud Staten Island native and U.S. Army veteran, Dan spent 38 years with AT&T and was an active member of St. Rita’s Parish and the American Legion.

July 27, 2024

George Adams Dougherty ‘55 passed away at the age of 87 on Saturday, July 27, 2024 in Spring Lake Heights with his loving wife and daughters by his side. He was born and raised in Staten Island, NY. He was a graduate of St. Peter’s High School, S.I. and St. Peter’s University, Jersey City, NJ. He then earned his master’s degree in economics at the University of Notre Dame. After serving his country, as U.S. Army 1st Lieutenant during the Cuban Missile Crisis, George began a 40-year career on Wall Street, with a fascination for the workings of financial markets. While raising his family, he managed all trading desks at U.S. Trust Company of New York and rose to become a specialist in restricted stock transactions for major Investment Banking firms in NY and Philadelphia. His passion for learning led him to form friendships that he cherished for the rest of his life. After retirement, he fulfilled a dream of teaching Economics at Brookdale Community College. He continued to work as a 10-year volunteer for Habitat for Humanity, Jersey Shore University Medical Center and served his community in Fairway Mews, Spring Lake Heights, for more than a decade. He was a communicant of St. Catharine’s Church and a member of the Manasquan Elks Lodge #2534. George loved traveling the world with his wife Susan and was always exploring new adventures.

July 22, 2024

CHARLES L. “BOONIE” RICCARDI JR. ’52 passed away on July 22, 2024, at the age of 89. He was a dedicated public transportation servant, employed by the Pennsylvania Railroad and New Jersey Transit for 42 years, and a proud U.S. Army veteran.

June 24, 2024

BENNY LIANTONIO ’90 passed away on June 24, 2024, at the age of 51. Benny served others throughout his personal life and professionally, working with his father at “Liantonio Contracting,” masterfully building residential and commercial projects together. Benny also served with the NYC Department of Sanitation.

June 10, 2024

FARRELL M. KANE ’50 passed away on June 10, 2024, at the age of 91. A U.S. Army veteran, Farrell loved history and writing and authored the novel, “The Secondary,” as well as many short stories for his grandchildren.

June 9, 2024

GERALD F. MURPHY, P.E. ’65 passed away on June 9, 2024. Gerald was a skilled engineer, a pioneer in renewable energy and founder, president and Owner of Nordling Dean Electric Co, Inc.

May 24, 2024

DR . WILLIAM F. WOLFE JR . ’50 passed away on May 24, 2024. After graduating from St. Peter’s, Bill served as a Merchant Marine on oil tankers for the ESSO Company followed by serving in the US Army from 1953-1955. He practiced Chiropractic in New York and Vermont.

May 13, 2024

FRANK J. BORTLE ’87 passed away on May 13, 2024, at the age of 54. Aside from his career as a senior marketing consultant for ValPak, Frank was a loving husband and father.

May 9, 2024

BERNARD BOWDEN ’62 passed away on May 9, 2024, at the age of 79. Bernard held a long career in the insurance and reinsurance businesses, including time as the CFO of J.L.Kelley Inc. and as Executive Vice President at Guy Carpenter & Co.

May 6, 2024

ANDREW LAMBERTI ’64 passed away on May 6, 2024, at the age of 77. After retiring from education, Lamberti enjoyed a 30-year career as a self-employed comedy writer, with sales to Marvel Comics, PBS, “Cracked,” “Humor Magazine” and hundreds of national magazines, as well as grade school textbooks and performable comedy material through comedy services in Hollywood, California.

April 26, 2024

JOHN ROBERT CREWS ’61 passed away on April 26, 2024, at the age of 81. Throughout his educational career, John led students, staff and his field as a principal, assistant superintendent, professor and on the planning committee for the Institute for Educational Leadership in Washington, D.C.

April 19, 2024

MATTHEW THOMAS O’CONNOR ’65 passed away on April 19, 2024, at the age of 76. A proud member of Operating Engineers Local 15 for 50 years, Matt contributed to major New York projects, including the Holland Tunnel and World Trade Center.

March 31, 2024

Francis A. Foy ‘54 passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at the age of 88. Francis was a Staten Island native, beloved husband, loving father and proud uncle born and raised on Staten Island. He later moved to Spring Lake Heights, where he lived for 20 years. Frank proudly served in the United States Army and was also an NYC firefighter for 23 years and an active member of the Knights of Columbus.

March 31, 2024

FRANCIS A. “FRANK” FOY ’54 passed away on March 31, 2024, at the age of 88. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an F.D.N.Y. firefighter of 23 years and an active member of the Knights of Columbus.

March 8, 2024

Lawrence “Larry” W. McGurk ‘64 passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 77.

March 8, 2024

LARRY MCGURK ’64 passed away on March 8, 2024, at the age of 77. He will be dearly missed by friends and family.

February 25, 2024

Marty Steven Thomas ‘82 passed away on Feb. 25, 2024, at the age of 59. He will be dearly missed by friends and family.

January 30, 2024

Brendan T Burke ‘64 passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2024, at the age of 77. Brendan was a decorated Marine who served in Vietnam. He was also a dedicated member of the Marist College community and served on the Board of Trustees for over 20 years, as well as a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

January 22, 2024

James “Jimmy” F. Sills Jr. ‘66 passed away on Jan. 22, 2024. Jimmy served in the Army Reserves for several years and was a well-known sanitation professional in the community. Jimmy was an active man who enjoyed running and ran the New York City and Boston marathons several times. He always loved watching the Yankees, Giants and Duke basketball.

January 22, 2024

JAMES “JIMMY” F. SILLS JR . ’66 passed away on Jan. 22, 2024. An avid New York sports fan and local sanitation worker, James will be missed by the community.

January 20, 2024

RICHARD DOWNING ’70 passed away on Jan. 20, 2024, at the age of 71. Raised on Staten Island, Richie was a tugboat deckhand for Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company, eventually working for the Reinhauer Transportation Company post-graduation.

January 12, 2024

Edward T. Hicks ‘67 passed away on Jan.12, 2024, at the age of 74. He will be dearly missed by friends and family.

January 3, 2024

Daniel Mahala ‘51 passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024, at the age of 89. Daniel was an Army veteran, public school educator, beloved husband, father, grandfather and lifelong West Brighton resident.

January 3, 2024

DANIEL MAHALA ’51 passed away on Jan. 3, 2024, at the age of 89. Daniel was a U.S. Army veteran, a former public school teacher and a native Staten Islander who loved to travel.

January 1, 2024

ROBERT “BOCCI” LA TOUR ’73 passed away in January 2024. He will be dearly missed by friends and family.

December 26, 2023

William B. Newman ‘49 passed away peacefully on Dec. 26, 2023. William was a beloved father, grandfather and great–grandfather, as well as a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran. William was a lifelong, devoted parishioner of St. Peter’s Church, active in the Holy Name Society for many years.

December 26, 2023

WILLIAM B. NEWMAN ’49 passed away on Dec. 26, 2023. William was a U.S. Navy Korean War veteran and a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, among many other things.

December 25, 2023

John “Johnny” C. Repage ‘81 passed away peacefully of natural causes on Dec. 25, 2023. An alumnus of the College of Staten Island, Johnny earned his Bachelor’s degree in nursing, which paved the way for a long and distinguished career in healthcare. His skilled hands and compassionate spirit touched the lives of countless patients and their families.

December 25, 2023

JOHN “JOHNNY” C. REPAGE ’81 passed away on Dec. 25, 2023. As a man with many passions, Johnny spent his life serving others through a distinguished healthcare career as an EMT at Richmond University Medical Center, as the Chief of the North Shore Rescue Squad, and as an ER nurse at Maimonides and Staten Island South hospitals.

December 20, 2023

JOHN CHRISTOPHER PH.D. ’61 passed away on Dec. 20, 2023, at the age of 80. Over a 40-year academic career, John authored numerous books and articles, including “Traditions of Inquiry” (1985) and “The Origins of Composition Studies in the American College, 1875-1925” (1995). He was co-editor of the well-known “Norton Reader” for 25 years and also wrote several textbooks.

December 3, 2023

George Russell Smith ‘68 passed away on Sunday, Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 72. Following a distinguished career in the financial world, he retired as the finance director of The Steak-Umm Corporation in Pomfret, Connecticut. Despite his early retirement, George was not deterred from keeping as active as possible and adjusted his activities in accordance with his limitations, continuing to enjoy life as much as possible.

December 3, 2023

GEORGE RUSSELL SMITH ’68 passed away on Dec. 3, 2023, at the age of 72. Born in Staten Island, George held a distinguished career in the financial world, retiring as the Finance Director of The Steak-Umm Corporation.

June 6, 2023

John Scullin ‘55 passed away on June 6, 2023, at the age of 85. John played saxophone in the Army band while in Korea and enjoyed a lifelong career as a writer and editor for 3M.

May 27, 2023

William J. O’Brien ‘49 passed away on May 27, 2023, at the age of 92. William was a retired U.S. Army Military Police officer during the Korean War and an active member of the American Legion, serving as commander of Watkins-Kellet Post (1973-1974) and again from 2002-2003.

May 12, 2023

Robert “Bob” Fraser ‘64 passed away on May 12, 2023. Bob was a distinguished professor at the University of Washington School of Medicine’s departments of neurology, neurosurgery and rehabilitation medicine.

May 5, 2023

JOSEPH (JOE) CANNIZZARO ‘76 passed away on May 5, 2023, at the age of 65. He was a well-respected member of the Staten Island community, a driven entrepreneur, and, in his free time, a passionate and knowledgeable motorcycle and classic car enthusiast.

April 18, 2023

LOUIS CORONATO ‘59 passed away on April 18, 2023, at the age of 80. Louis enjoyed a varied career, holding positions as an engineer, salesman and, later, founding his own manufacturer’s representative business. Louis worked as a CT&G Corp partner until retirement.

April 1, 2023

GREGORY V. DRISCOLL ‘62 passed away on April 1, 2023, at the age of 79. Gregory graduated as valedictorian of his St. Peter’s class and, enjoyed a loving family life with his wife and three children. Gregory was also a U.S. Army veteran who served in Vietnam.

February 3, 2023

William “Bill” Cloke ‘57 passed away on Feb. 3, 2023, at the age of 83. Bill enjoyed an accomplished career supervising the New York Boroughs and was an avid athlete and loving family man.

January 12, 2023

JOHN PATRICK MCMAHON ‘54 passed away on Jan. 12, 2023, at the age of 85. A Staten Island native, John built a successful career as a systems engineer and patent attorney, working with organizations including NASA and the Department of Defense.

December 5, 2021

PASCAL M. GAMBARDELLA ’65 passed away on Dec. 5, 2021, at the age of 73. Pascal was a talented musician who played bass in several bands, including The Capri’s and The Mike Gambardella Orchestra.

February 27, 2021

ALBERT “AL THE KAT” DEWINTER ’64 passed away on Feb. 27, 2021. After serving in the military, Al became a prominent figure in the New York social scene, became a sommelier and established himself in the Wine and Spirits industry.

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