1980s
Paul Garvey, MS'80, of Westwood, Massachusetts, has written a
textbook, Probability Methods for Cost Uncertainty Analysis: A Systems
Engineering Perspective, published by Marcel Dekker, New York <www.dekker.com>. A part-time faculty member
in the Mathematics department at Northeastern, Garvey is the chief scientist
in the Economic and Decision Analysis Center at MITRE Corporation in Bedford,
Massachusetts.
Donna Carthy, BB'81, owns Cace Custom Brokers, which specializes
in full container imports from Asia to all United States ports. She lives
in New Jersey with her two children and would like to hear from classmates
at <ccbrokers@aol.com>.
Bruce A. Kilgallon, CJ'81, of Pembroke, Massachusetts, and his fourteen-year-old
daughter, Katelin, volunteered in July with the Appalachia Service Project
in Cleveland, Virginia, to make construction improvements to the homes
of several families. He says it was a "very rewarding experience"
and that they are looking forward to doing it again next summer.
Michael J. Nunziato, BA'81, of Buffalo, New York, is saddened to
report that his wife, Ava, who was enrolled in Northeastern's pre-med psychology
program from 1976 to 1981, died suddenly on August 1. Prior to her death,
the couple had spent six days visiting Boston while their eldest son, Michael,
was enrolled in lacrosse camp at Holy Cross.
Margaret Pullen, AS'82, is chief executive officer and genetic physicist
for Evergreen Applied Research in Aspen, Colorado, which specializes in
gene-control technology for the purpose of limb regeneration. She says
the company is expected to make an initial public stock offering within
a few months.
Kenneth S. Kelley, AS'83, of New Haven, Connecticut, is the labor
relations manager of the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities.
Twila (Pittsley) McInnis, N'83, and James McInnis, SET'87,
of Bedford, New Hampshire, welcomed their fifth child, Brennan Chase, on
November 30, 1999. His siblings are Aislinn, James Jr., Jennica, and Cody.
Twila is a "home manager" after earning a master's degree from
Boston University and teaching nursing at the baccalaureate level. Jim,
who also received a master's from BU, is president of INSYST Technologies,
which specializes in integrated systems and automated design. They would
like to hear from friends at <jmcinnis@mediaone.net>.
Jill Nelson, AS'83, of Hollywood, Florida, graduated from the Barbara
Brennan School of Healing in June 1999.
Stephen C. Parthum, BA'83, of Marblehead, Massachusetts, is a vice
president with Berkshire Realty Holdings in Boston. He and his wife, Kim,
have two children.
Robert Porras, E'83, of Westford, Massachusetts, has joined Sycamore
Networks in Chelmsford as director of engineering program management for
its Core Switching Business Unit. Porras formerly worked for Compaq and
Digital Equipment Corporation. He can be e-mailed at <Robert.Porras@sycamorenet.com>.
Bruce Birtwell, BA'85, was recently promoted to vice president of
sales at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals. He and his wife, Susan Hochman Birtwell,
BA'86, and two children are relocating from Connecticut to the New York
City area.
Marianne DeCristo, E'85, reports that she and her husband, Jim,
have lived in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, for three years and have two
daughters, Molly and Daniela.
Carol Sanchez, BA'85, has moved to a new house in Framingham, Massachusetts,
with her husband, Gene Novak, and children, Liam and Kailee. She works
at Resources in Waltham.
Robert C. Burns, E'86, of Meriden, Connecticut, is manager of the
civil engineering department at BL Companies in Meriden. He and his wife,
Kim, have two children, Erin and Max. Burns says he'd like to hear from
classmates from White Hall (5 South) by e-mail at <rburns@blcom.com>.
Angela M. Ordoñez, CJ'86, L'89, was sworn in as an associate
justice of the Nantucket Probate and Family Court on June 14. The following
day, she was appointed first justice of the court by Chief Justice Sean
M. Dunphy.
Paul Mello Jr., CJ'87, and his wife, Melissa, of Fairhaven, Massachusetts,
celebrated the birth of their second son, Jack Matthew, on July 11. He
joins brother Nicholas Paul. Mello is an account manager and technical
recruiter for SoftFirm Engineering, a staffing agency for engineering consultants
and professionals. His wife is the sales manager of MISB, a seafood processor.
Mello's e-mail address is <pmello@softfirmeng.com>.
Nora (Lynch) Baldwin, E'88, and Scott Baldwin, E'91, live
in San Jose, California, with their four children. Scott is the manager
of technical development at Lam Research.
Jim Bordonaro, CJ'88, reports he's relocated to Plantation, Florida,
and is working for an Internet start-up company. He says he'd like to hear
from old friends at <JimmyB29s@aol.com>.
James W. Bucking, CJ'88, of Needham, Massachu-setts, has been named
a partner in the law firm of Foley, Hoag & Eliot in Boston. He advises
and represents corporations and other employers in union disputes, wage/hour
discrimination, and other labor and employment matters. He and his wife,
Catherine, have two children.
Jeff Cutler, AS'88, reports he's been enjoying the success of his
first book, Mountain Bike America: Boston, which was published in April.
He's had signings at bookstores and bicycle shops around Boston and says
he's met a number of Northeastern students and alumni. He'd like to hear
from classmates, especially Beth, Kathleen, Matt, and John. His e-mail
address is <jeff@jeffcutler.com>.
Sandra J. Czibik, PAH'88, of Bow, New Hampshire, is a staff pharmacist
at Concord Hospital. She and her husband, Art Cunningham, have four children,
John, Nadine, Carolyn, and Nathan.
Roderick K. Mano, BA'88, of Poughkeepsie, New York, writes, "I
have recently joined Prodigy Internet to spearhead their entry into the
wireless market. Would love to hear from any old Huskies at <rodmano@aol.com>."
Andrea O'Leary, MEd'88, of Concord, Massachusetts, has been named
director of the career center at Wentworth Institute of Technology. She
is responsible for the center's two components, career planning and cooperative
education. Prior to joining Wentworth, O'Leary was director of the career
development and placement office at Regis College.
Anastasia Panichas, CJ'88, and her husband, George, of Smithfield,
Rhode Island, welcomed a daughter, Melina Anastasia, on January 26. The
couple also have a son, George Thomas III.
Michael J. Harding, BA'89, of San Francisco, married Gretchen Biesecker
on October 30, 1999. He is the product marketing manager for Critical Path
in San Francisco.
Michelle Jacobs, AS'89, of Boston, writes, "Dean and I welcomed
our first child, Emily, on April 4. I'm going to take a year off and spend
it learning all that she will teach me." Jacobs says she'd like to
hear from old friends at <michdean@bellatlantic.net>.
Wendy Lhotka, N'89, married Steven Bauman on May 19 in Minneapolis,
Minnesota. She is director of corporate health services at the Minnesota
Visiting Nurse Agency in Minneapolis.
Robert E. McCarthy III, AS'89, is a major in the Marine Corps and
serves as operations officer for the 2nd Reconnaissance Battalion at Camp
Lejeune, North Carolina.
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