Alumni Notes and Updates

In this section, you will find alumni accomplishments and updates submitted August 25, 2023 through September 24, 2023. Thanks for sharing your news! Please direct any future submissions to alumni@springfieldcollege.edu.

By: Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91 and Damon Markiewicz

Fellow Springfield College Physical Therapy classmates recently got together, celebrating more than 30 years of friendship.

From left to right: Patty Deil Russo '91 G'92, Gina DelMastro Kozimor '91 G'92, Dan Ovitt '91 G'92 and Estelle Sweeney LeClair '91 G'92.

Dr. Mark Kenton '94, G'96 makes it a point to get to know those who come to his ER, the one at Mercy Medical Center. Indeed, he said he always looks to make a connection by listening to each patient and learning about what they are interested in and passionate about. For his efforts, Kenton was recognized by BusinessWest as a "Healthcare Hero."

In addition, Cindy Senk G'81, has also been named a "Healthcare Hero" by BusinessWest. Senk is the owner of Movement for All, a yoga focus for Arthritis patients. Senk is yoga instructor and personal trainer.

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Springfield College alumni connect at Fenway Park!

Melissa Hodgdon '91 ran into fellow Springfield College graduate Rob Bradford '92 at a recent Boston Red Sox game at Fenway Park.

Thank you for sharing this terrific photo with us!

Russ Smith '73 G'77 CAS '84 recently stopped by the Alumni House to say hello.

Russ, a former SC gymnast, is excited about the upcoming Home Show "Let it Rock" taking place on September 30.

As NSO weekend kicked off, Springfield College alumni faculty and staff proudly wore their beanies and bucket hats at Convocation in support of the Class of 2027!

Back row from left to right: Pam Sangeloty Higgins '83 G'84, Mark Simeone '87 G'96, Matt Davis '08 G'10, Steve Groccia '00, Brian Magoffin '05 G'17, Adam Feit '07 PhD '20, Ted France '91 G'93, Mike Miller '08 G'12, Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91, Kurtis Kalagher '21, Kyle Andolina '17, Kathy Mangano '86 G'88

Front row from left to right:

Deja Ware '19, Deleney Magoffin '05 G'11, Jessica Barrett '05, Michelle Moosbrugger '00 PhD '06, Christine Gura Niedbala '09 G'10, Paige Moran Konstant '16 G'19, Nikki Reyen Levine '12 G'17.

Men's Volleyball alumni were recently on campus to say hello to Coach Charlie Sullivan '91 G'97.

In photo from left to right:

Deleney Magoffin '05, G'11 Director, Alumni Relations; Justin Brosnan '22, Matt Lilley '21 G'23, Evan Metzger '22, Troy Von Holt '22 and Sullivan.

Fairfield University Vice President for Athletics Paul Schlickmann G'92 was selected among the 28 winners of the Cushman & Wakefield AD of the Year Award, as announced by the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA).

The ADOY Award highlights the efforts of athletics directors at all levels for their commitment and positive contributions to student-athletes, campuses and their surrounding communities.

Springfield College Alumni who are currently working at Suffield Academy!

From left to right:

Gina Longo '16

Sue Thompson Rafferty '00

Justin Pepoli '06

Josh Hillman '18

Phoebe Kamp '19

Ken Riegler '91 (second from left), recently attended the AIG Women's Open and had the opportunity to play with some of the world's top golf pros, including Gaby Lopez.

Riegler currently serves as AIG's President and Head of North America Retail & Field Management.

Brett Torrey '89 recently got together with six other classmates from the Class of 1989 at his home in Manchester, Vermont.

This is something they have been doing for over 25 years annually. Classmates were Doug Stutz '89, Ed Duane '89, Tim Cushing '89, Mike Tierney '89, Joe Wood '89, and Don Moon '90.

Lars Wahlstrom '66 G'72, visiting from Sweden, and David Yeo '67, G'68, DPE '77 stopped by the Alumni House to say hello after enjoying a day on campus, which even included lunch in Cheney Hall.

Talya Pessolano '11, G'12 recently was featured on MassLive for starting her own business in Boston serving as an inspiration to current Springfield College students.

Pessolano is at the forefront of The Dirty Italian, a business that specializes in gourmet charcuterie, boxes and grazing tables. She has since turned her traveling business into a permanent residence, drawing inspiration right from home.

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The Springfield College Office of Alumni Relations loves to welcome our alumni back to campus.

Thank you to Dan Romero '90, Shelly Pace Romero '91 and Betsy Jeffers Moquin '90 for stopping by to visit us this summer. It was wonderful to see you! If you are in the area, please do not hesitate to stop by the Alumni House to visit. We are located at 258 Middlesex Street and would love to see you.

Former Springfield College roommates Karen Bisbee '91 and Melissa Hodgdon '91 recently got together on Cape Cod and headed to Nantucket for fishing and fun.

While on their trip, they happened to spot a boat with "Carpe Diem" written on it which just happened to be the Class of '91's senior year motto meaning "Seize the Day!"

Springfield College Alumni Housing Assistance Program

Many thanks to all of our Springfield College alumni who are currently hosting SC students, have housed SC students in the past, connected students with housing opportunities or simply took the time to connect with a student who has relocated to a new area. Many SC students are required to complete clinical experiences and internships and often these opportunities will take these young men and women to various locations throughout the country.

The Office of Alumni Relations oversees the Alumni Housing Assistance Program which helps to connect students with alumni throughout the country in an effort to assist students in securing housing and thus, taking advantage of opportunities they may not otherwise have.

If you are interested in providing short term housing (4-12 weeks) to Springfield College students or are a student in need to secure housing outside the Springfield area, please email Maria D'Agostino Crawford '91, Associate Director, Alumni Relations at mcrawford@springfieldcollege.edu.

"My experience hosting a Springfield College student for three months was a great opportunity for me to reconnect with the Springfield College community. I enjoyed getting to know Sebastian, our guest, hearing about improvements to campus, talking about his classes, discussing his internship learnings and reminiscing about our shared experiences with campus life. I can clearly recall my own senior year internship (at Coca Cola Foods Employee Wellness Center in Houston, TX) where I too was hosted by a welcoming family and I'm excited that I could finally repay that kindness. I'm glad we hosted Sebastian and would be happy to host another SC student in the future." - Kevin Norman '90

"I stayed with an alum for 10 weeks in FL and I had a phenomenal experience. Her home was a 12 minute commute from where I was working so the location worked out perfectly. She is a ray of sunshine and will be a lifelong friend for me thanks to our Springfield College connection, and as a bonus she had an adorable little dog that I got to help take care of. I am so grateful to you and the Alumni Association for helping me find such a perfect match!" Katie Everton'21 DPT '23

"I stayed with an alum family and it’s been an unbelievable experience. It is everything I ever wanted and more. They’re wonderful examples of what Springfield College is all about. I am beyond grateful for your assistance in this process, it is truly a blessing." - Kyle DeBlasiis '23

Archived Class Notes:

Listed below are archived class notes from previous Triangle Monthly editions.

July 25, 2023 to August 24, 2023

June 21, 2023 to July 24, 2023

May 20, 2023 to June 20, 2023

April 20, 2023 to May 19, 2023

March 20, 2023 to April 19, 2023

February 20, 2023 to March 19, 2023

October 2022 to February 2023

Submitted Obituaries:

Listed below are submitted obituaries from August 15, 2023 to September 21, 2023.

Kenneth L. King '51 - Full obituary...

Henry J. Eichin '61 - Full obituary...

William H. Broadrick Jr. '62 - Full obituary...

Ronald H. Hebert '63, G'64 - Full obituary...

Mary Jane Mackey Thomas '64 - Full obituary...

Elizabeth Gorczakoski Ralston '66 - Full obituary...

Dennis P. Walsh '67 - Full obituary...

Susan Jakub Klatka '69, G'70 - Full obituary...

Patrick J. Brennan '70 - Full obituary...

Evelyn Baron '72 - Full obituary...

Daniel C. Tafe '73 - Full obituary...

Edward T. McDonough III '76 - Full obituary...

Susan J. Loftus '85 - Full obituary...

Patrick L. Marsh '91 - Full obituary...

Margaret Price G'96 - Full obituary...

Archived Obituaries:

Listed below are submitted obituaries from July 15, 2023 to August 21, 2023.

Anita Hicks Krehel G'54 - Read Obituary...

Laurence A. Smith '56 - Read Obituary...

Paul K. Jordan '56, G'60 - Read Obituary...

Ronald R. Gruberg G'59 - Read Obituary...

William E. Drake '60, G'63 - Read Obituary...

Dennis Walsh '67

Bruce T. Rupert '72 - Read Obituary...

Kenneth Wade '72 - Read Obituary...

Barbara Giard Moffat G'78 - Read Obituary...

Elizabeth Schumaker G'77,DPE'81 - Read Obituary...

Laura Smith Klase '83 - Read Obituary...

Archived Obituaries:

Listed below are submitted obituaries from June 15, 2023 to July 15, 2023.

Walter S. Umberfield '52: Read Full Obituary...

Alice Melaven G'55: Read Full Obituary...

D. J. Bodin '55: Read Full Obituary...

General Robert Winglass '57: Read Full Obituary...

Paul E. McDonald '62, G'65: Read Full Obituary...

John T. Reardon, Jr. '63: Read Full Obituary...

George P. Turcotte '63: Read Full Obituary...

Robert Jonathan Stansfield G'66: Read Full Obituary...

David C. Anifant G'67: Read Full Obituary...

Jon Howard Rose '69: Read Full Obituary...

David B. Allen '69, G'70: Read Full Obiturary...

Linda K. Beres G'77: Read Full Obituary...

Lisa Kibbe Chambers '78, G'81: Read Full Obituary...

Carol M. Mathison G'84: Read Full Obituary...

David B. Ferguson '85: Read Full Obituary...