St. Vincent Ferrer High School

Class of 1957 – Bulletin Board

 

CLASS BULLETIN BOARD. These are items submitted by your classmates with the most recent on top. To submit information for the Bulletin Board just send us an email.

 

(9/26/2024) Darlene Tintorri Jewett

We were saddened to learn that Darlene passed away in 2022. Here is her death notice.


 

DARLENE TINTORRI-JEWETT

March 23, 1939 - April 23, 2022

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Darlene Tintorri Jewett passed away on Saturday, April 23, 2022 at the age of 83. She is survived by her four daughters, Victoria, Jennie, Jannie, and Amy Beth.

Vickie and her husband, Ken live in Reno, NV and have three children, Andrew, Darlene’s first grandchild, Austin and Audrey; and great-grandchild, Annelise (Audrey). Jannie lives in Vallejo, CA. Jennie, who also resides in Vallejo, has three boys, Kyle, Everette, and Ryan. Amy Beth and her husband, Kelvin live in Benicia, CA and have two children, Paige and Crisoforo and a grandchild, Lola Faye, and Darlene’s first great-grandchild, Paige.

Darlene was born in Vallejo, CA March 23, 1939. Darlene worked at Kaiser Permanente for over 30 years as a payroll coordinator and was loved by everyone, having made many great and wonderful friends throughout her career and life.

Her family is devastated by this sudden and unexpected loss, as we all thought she would live well over 100 years. A celebration of life will be planned at a later time. In the meantime, please do what Darlene would so much appreciate; Greet everyone you meet with a warm smile. Pick wildflowers; hug and kiss your family as often as you can; and above all, love one another. She was a free spirit and will forever remain in all of our hearts.In lieu of flowers, do what she taught us; a random act of kindness, pay it forward, or help someone in need. As a remembrance to Darlene we want to share two things she always said to us: If you see someone without a smile, give them one of yours and Always see the beauty in the clouds.

 

 

 

(9/25/2024) 67th Reunion

Here are the folks who enjoyed our 67th Reunion luncheon at Zio Fraedo’s in Vallejo. Click here for more photos.

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Front: Joan Cattalini, Al Cattalini, Mary Lessard Momsen, Phil Avellar.
Rear: Terry Curtola, Margaret Riley Finley, Jean Greggins Morgart, Janice Stumley Andrade, Joan McDonald.

It was a fun afternoon with good food and lots of talk and memories. Margaret Riley Finley won the award for traveling the furthest, having flown in from Portland for the occasion.

Bob and Claudia Moelk were slated to attend until we got this note from Bob: Unfortunate turn of events for me. I had a stroke on the 14th, and was hospitalized for 4 days, and am recovering at home. Fortunately, I was given one of those clot busting drugs, and it looks like I’ll get back to 100% shortly. But I have a follow up appointment on the 25th that is important and can’t make it to the reunion. Please give my best to everyone. I was looking forward to being there. Old age is Hell!

Gary and Vi Coronado were also coming but a medication issue forced their recent cancelation.

Here’s a note we received from Judy Marion Barrow: Well I have been saving your email since its arrival but every time I read it, I think yes yes I really want to come down BUT I have a big problem. Of course we all are about the same age but we have a travel distance probably longer than others sooo we are not going to come down for the luncheon. Please take lots of pictures and send them to us. I will also take a bunch here so you can see our new home. NOTHING LIKE THE ONE WE HAD in Incline Village. WOW what a beautiful home and fantastic view of Lake Tahoe. Oh well. Ken and I will be thinking about all that can be at the gathering. ENJOY LOVE TO ALL.

More photos from the reunion are available here.

 

(8/28/2024) Mystery Photo

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Mary Lessard Momsen sent this photo and asked, Anybody remember this picture and where it was taken? I would add, Can you identify the people? For a larger version of the photo with great detail, click here.

 

(8/13/2024) 67th Reunion Luncheon

Our 67th Reunion luncheon is all set. We’ll be meeting at 11:30 for lunch on Wednesday, September 25 at Zio Fraedo’s (23 Harbor Way at the Vallejo Marina). Please RSVP to Terry Curtola soon, but no later than September 18th. You can email Terry, call him at 707-731-2133, or text him at 707-486-4506.

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

 

(8/13/2024) Garry Anderson

Garry passed away on May 21. Services will be held at 2pm, Monday, September 16 at Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in Dixon. We are hoping for additional information and will update this item with a death notice when it is available.


 

GARRETT ANDERSON

1939? - 2024

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Garry on September 21, 2023 at our 66th reunion luncheon.

 

 

 

(7/10/2024) Jackie Valado Canepa

We were saddened to learn that Jackie passed away on June 4. Here is some information about her passing and a link to a detailed death notice.


 

JACQUELINE MARY VALADO CANEPA

1940 - 2024

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Jacqueline Mary Valado Canepa passed away at home in Galena, Ohio on June 4, 2024. Jackie had relocated from Napa to Iowa before our 60th reunion where she resided near family in a senior living facility. She subsequently moved to Ohio where she spent her final years living with family. Click here for her lengthy, detailed death notice.

 

 

 

(1/30/2024) Ralph Harris

We now have the death notice for Ralph Harris, an especially sad one since it incorporates the death notice of his wife, Sharon, who passed away just weeks after Ralph.


 

RALPH and SHARON HARRIS

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Ralph and Sharon (Kent) Harris, both first-generation Vallejo natives, went to their eternal rest just weeks apart in late 2023 after long battles with illness.

Sharon was a member of the Vallejo High School class of 1962, and she loved being a part of one of the school’s most active reunion committees and alumni groups. She graduated from the Kaiser Foundation School of Nursing in Oakland in 1965, and then she began her 45-year career at Kaiser Permanente in Vallejo, where she worked as a surgical nurse and developed systems to help the team more easily prepare for surgeries.

Ralph graduated from St. Vincent Ferrer High School in 1957 after attending and being the first to raise the flag at what was a brand new St. Basil’s School. He went to PGA school, which helped him establish a career in golf that lasted more than three decades, first as assistant pro and then head golf pro at Blue Rock Springs Golf Course, where he remained until his retirement. Before his career in golf, Ralph worked for the California Department of Forestry, now Cal Fire, in Ukiah. He remained very proud of that work for the rest of his life.

Ralph and Sharon met in 1962 and dated for 4 years until they were married in 1966. They shared nearly 62 years together, most of that time in Vallejo. They are survived by their son, Ryan, their granddaughter, Chloe and their great-grandson, Hector.

The family is holding an informal gathering Saturday, February 3rd at Noon at their gravesite under the gazebo at Rockville Cemetery, 4219 Suisun Valley Road, Fairfield.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or any Vietnam veterans’ organization.

 

 

(1/2/2024) Ralph Harris

We received word from a reliable source that Ralph Harris passed away on December 10, 2023 after a bout with pneumonia. We sent out a preliminary email to the class and searched, without success, for a death notice or other information. The website has now been updated to reflect Ralph’s death. If we learn anything more, we’ll publish it here.

 

(11/13/2023) Al Endriss

We were sorry to report that Al Endrss passed away on November 7 at the age of 95. A memorial service is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, November 17 at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church at 114 King St. in Larkspur. His death notice is available here.

 

(10/25/2023) George Coppo

We recently reported by email that George Coppo passed away on September 25. Here is his death notice.


 

GEORGE A. COPPO

1935 - 2023

George A. Coppo, husband of Linda N. Belloli, passed away on September 25, 2023 at the age of 88. George graduated from St. Vincent’s in 1953 and went on to attend California Maritime Academy (CMA) where he graduated in 1957. He married Linda August 11, 1957, and they were married for 66 years until his passing on September 25, 2023.

After George and Linda married, he went on to serve in the Navy and was stationed in Honolulu Hawaii. George served in the Navy, active and reserve, retiring at the rank of Lt. Commander. George worked in the maritime industry for his entire career and worked for Matson Navigation, Utah International, BHP, and retired as President of International Marine Transportation.

George and Linda have three children: George Anthony (Tony) Coppo; Gina Lynn Coppo Harrer; and Lynnette Ann Coppo Giacobazzi. They have six grandchildren and one great grandchild, with a second great grandchild due in December.

 

 

(9/24/2023) Reunion News

Everyone enjoyed the 66th Reunion. So much so that we appointed Garry Anderson to organize our 67th Reunion at the same place. Yes, it will be at Zio Fraedo’s in September 2024. More details later.

Photos from the reunion are available here.

 

(8/17/2023) New location for 66th Reunion

The location of the 66th Reunion luncheon has been moved from Mare Island to Zio Fraedo’s on the Vallejo waterfront. Full information is available here.

 

(7/11/2023) Sign up for the 66th Reunion!

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You’ve already marked your calendar for September 21. Now it’s time to make your reservation. Here are the details of our upcoming reunion luncheon:

Please email Terry Curtola your reservation or phone any committee member: Terry Curtola 707-731-2133, Janice Stumley Andrade 707-812-3674, Garry Anderson 707-615-7910, or Al Cattalini 707-763-2946. Reserve soon, we need a final count by September 10th.

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

 

(5/20/2023) Save the Date! SVHS 66th Reunion

At our 65th reunion last year we decided to have future reunions on a yearly basis. Terry Curtola volunteered to organize our 66th and it’s coming up in about 4 months. Mark your calendar for a luncheon on Thursday, September 21.

Terry’s reunion committee includes Janice Stumley Andrade, Garry Anderson, and Al Cattalini. Please contact Terry if you’d like to help — or have a suggestion to offer.

Looking forward to seeing you in September!

 

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