Rita Widman, B.S. ’53, writes, “Since my beloved husband, Manny, Class of ’53, went to sea for the last time four years ago, I have continued to enjoy Tarpon Springs, Florida. At 92 years of age, I decided to be near my sons’ families to watch my clan grow. I have moved to Edmond, Oklahoma, to live out the rest of my life and enjoy all the memories I have as a Navy wife blessed with an awesome marriage.”
George Clever, B.S. ’58, is the author of three new books on KDP Amazon this year: Bad Art Murders (mystery novel), Crossing Waves (poetry), and Dripping Springs Murders (mystery novel). In addition, his art was displayed at the Forsyth County Central Library in Winston Salem, North Carolina, for National American Indian Heritage Month and was also shown in the Clemmons Library Gallery and the Broyhill Gallery in Clemmons, North Carolina. He also traveled with 104 veterans to Washington, D.C., for the Triad Honor Flight. There are three men named Clever listed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall.
Thomas Elliott, B.S. ’58, writes, “Since 1961, my wife, Paula, and I have enjoyed life in Canada. We are retired musicians, having played mainly in the Hamilton Philharmonic Orchestra. Paula played flute and I played bassoon. At Buffalo State, I had the plea-sure of playing under Joe Wincenc in the Buffalo State Orchestra. Besides music, Canada is a great country for wilderness tripping by canoe, and snowshoe camping; these were a big part of my life. In addition, I played underwater hockey and underwater rugby in many countries, including the U.S. My best sport is free diving. Currently, I am addicted to running, and in spite of my very slow speed, I have been awarded many medals, since there is no competition in the over-80 categories.”
Robert Jennette, B.S. ’58, M.S. ’65, notes that longtime Buffalo State friends reunited once again at the Roycroft Inn in East Aurora, New York, on August 23, 2023. The group included Carol (Vertalino) DiLiberto, ’58; Bob Jennette, ’58; Helen (King) Jennette, ’58; Norm Plezia, ’58; Rose Marie (Acquino) Sugg, ’58; Rich Thompson; and Beverly Zucker, ’58. Many from this annual gathering have passed away and are deeply missed: Barbara (Ernst) Plezia, ’56; Joanne (Waskey) Echaniz, ’58; Bob Levesque, ’58; Marcia (Hicks) Pawlaczyk, ’58; and Paul Sugg, ’58.
Pat Nicolino, B.S. ’58, started his teaching career in January 1958 at East Islip High School. He went to North Shore Schools from September 1958 to July 1968. He then worked for the Babylon Schools as an assistant superintendent of schools for seven years and as superintendent for 15 years before retiring to start Nicolino Associates. He has spent the last 30 years as a consultant or interim super-intendent for more than 30 school districts, thanks to Buffalo State.
Bobbi Mastrangelo, B.S. ’59, won honorable mention for her “Metropolitan Cover” at the City Life art competition sponsored by Ten Moir Gallery in May 2023. Her sculpture relief displayed artistic skill and creativity, and Ten Moir was honored to showcase it. Her artwork was featured alongside other talented artists from around the world in Ten Moir’s Concrete Canvas virtual art exhibition.