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In Memoriam
Click here to see our In Memoriam video shown at our 50th Reunion. Neil Bruce Barrett (1951 - 2011)  Neil Bruce Barrett, 59, of Port Richey, Florida, died at home of natural causes on February 18, 2011. Survived by his mother Jean Bechaud of Palm Harbor; his sisters, Nancy and Lana; nephews, Randall and Daniel and numerous aunts, cousins & friends.
Service 2 pm Wednesday, Feb. 23, at Holiday United Church of Christ. Michels & Lundquist 727-845-1957
Neil's sisters Nancy and Lana graduated from Mamaroneck High School in the Classes of 1961 and 1964, respectively.
Neil's obituary was published in the Tampa Bay Times on Feb. 23, 2011:
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=neil-bruce-barrett&pid=148812345 John Fredrick Blazier II (1951-2009)  John F. Blazier, II, former longtime resident of Larchmont, died suddenly Friday, November 20, in Southbury, CT. He was 58. Previously, he resided in Woodbury, CT. Mr. Blazier was born in New York City on April 19, 1951 to John and Tess Blazier. The family moved to Larchmont in 1963 from Monterrey, Mexico. He attended Chatsworth Avenue School and graduated from Mamaroneck High School in 1969. He attended Windham College in Putney, Vermont.
Mr. Blazier, a water treatment specialist, owned his own company, Thermal Engineers. More recently, he worked as an independent consultant in IT sales and support.
An accomplished actor in high school and college, John appeared in several leading roles for a number of community theater productions, including “A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum” and “Three Penny Opera.” John did print modeling in his teens, and worked as a chef in Vermont prior to entering information technology. John enjoyed vintage sports cars, photography, cooking, reading, sailing, poetry, politics, and computers. He lived with his family in Mexico for a number of years during his childhood, and later traveled through the United States and Europe.
He is survived by his beloved children, Monika and Julian Blazier; his loving brother, Dr. Ken Blazier, and sister-in-law Cara; two cherished nephews, Brendan and Emmet Gaffney, and his devoted brother-in-law Harry Gaffney. He is also survived by an aunt and several cousins in Michigan and California. He was predeceased by his father in 1966, his mother in 1999, and his sister Barbara (Blazier) Gaffney in 1993.
John recently attended his high school’s 40th reunion, which he described as a fantastic and unforgettable event that brought together many longtime friends. John was known for his unique personality, amusing antics, uproarious humor, and his love and compassion for family and friends. He will especially be remembered as a strong, loving, and devoted father to his children.
A private memorial service will be held for the family. Donations in John’s name may be made to a charity of your choice, or to the MHS Class of 1969 Scholarship Fund, which was established at the reunion as a legacy to deceased classmates for providing yearly scholarships to future MHS graduates. Annie Borgenicht (1951-2021)  Annie died on Friday, August 20, 2021, surrounded by family and friends in San Francisco. She was 69.
May Annie rest in peace and may her memory be a blessing.
CaringBridge is a free online tool for sharing health updates--all in one place--with family and friends. This is the site Annie and her support group used to share journal entries, photos and videos during what turned out to be the final 6 weeks of her life. They provide a glimpse into the rich tapestry of a life well lived by a beloved woman.
https://www.caringbridge.org/visit/anneborgenicht/journal William (Bill) Joseph Celestino (1951-2014)  Beloved husband, father, and devoted teacher Bill Celestino passed away of natural causes in his home on April 10, 2014. Bill was a larger-than-life personality, who left an indelible mark on all family, friends, and especially his students. His continued, enthusiastic scholarly pursuits inspired all who had the benefit of even casual acquaintance.
Bill was an accomplished linguist and loved studying the ancient world. He commonly quoted Latin proverbs, German colloquialisms, and Greek adages. Frequently when in conversation with Bill, he would turn any phrase into an enthralling and hilarious discourse of etymology. The source of this knowledge came from his mastery of language including fluency in German, Italian, and Spanish as well as Latin and ancient Greek. His studies continued until his death, when he was learning Tibetan and French. Along the way, he learned some Russian, Romanian, modern Greek and Anglo-Saxon.
Born to William F. Celestino and Lucy Verilli in Port Chester, New York, Bill grew up in Mamaroneck where he graduated from Mamaroneck High School. From an early age, history and language were a focus for Bill, and he thought he might become an Egyptologist. Realizing that there was "no money it", Bill decided to become a high school teacher. He earned his Bachelor's degree from Boston University where he majored in classics. Following his undergraduate degree, he achieved a Master's degree from Boston College after studying classics and education.
Bill married his college sweetheart Martha Ann Laing and had three children and a succession of dogs. They lived in Newburyport, Massachusetts and North Salem, New Hampshire and he taught in Portsmouth and Salem, New Hampshire. In 1990, Martha's corporate transfer brought the family to California where Bill taught at Santa Margarita Catholic High School, Orange Lutheran, and Mater Dei.
Bill was a long-time Lakers and a lifelong Giants fan, having gone to games at the Polo Grounds with his father as a child. He loved college football - and any year that the Boston College Eagles played and beat Notre Dame was a good one. He sang in church choirs for all of his adult life and loved opera, especially Rossini.
Bill is survived by his wife, Martha; his three children, Alexandra, Adriana, and Gregory; his grandchildren, Johnathon Sanchez and Benjamin Nelson; his son-in-law, Ernie Peachay; daughter-in-law Brandi, brother Frank and sister-in-law Gretchen, his mother-in-law, Viola Laing; numerous brothers and sisters-in law, and nieces and nephews.
Visiting hours and prayers will be held on Tuesday, April 15 at Shannon-Bryan Mortuary at 137 Maple, Orange, CA 92866 from 5-9 PM. His funeral will be on Wednesday, April 16 at 7:30 PM at Saint Andrew Russian Greek Catholic Church at 538 Concord St., El Segundo, CA 90245.
Published in Orange County Register on Apr. 15, 2014- See more at: http://obits.ocregister.com/obituaries/orangecounty/obituary.aspx?pid=17065527 Jane Bennett Clark (1951-2017)  JANE BENNETT CLARK of Takoma Park, Maryland, a senior editor at Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine, died on March 10, 2017 at age 65 after an accident. She is survived by her mother, Mizzell Phillips Clark; her children, Bennett Madison (John Koblin), Lucy Madison (Robert Klein), and Devon Madison; her siblings, Champ Clark, Genevieve Clark and Julia Salmon; and granddaughter, Mizelle Klein. She is also survived by her future son-in-law, Ian MacKinnon; her partner, Richard Rader, her former husband, Christopher Madison, and many nieces and nephews. Jane was born in Winchester, Virginia, and raised in Larchmont and Mamaroneck, New York. After graduating Phi Beta Kappa from Northwestern University, she moved to the Washington area and has lived in Takoma Park and Silver Spring, Maryland since 1978. She first joined the Kiplinger's staff in 1977. A memorial service will be held at Cedar Lane Unitarian Universalist Church on Friday, March 17 at 2 p.m. Donations in Jane's name may be made to Planned Parenthood or Martha's Table.
Published in The Washington Post on Mar. 15, 2017
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/kiplingers-editor-recalled-as-having-a-beautiful-way-with-words/2017/03/11/d37c1a40-067a-11e7-ad5b-d22680e18d10_story.html?utm_term=.ce1613a445d3
Kiplinger’s editor remembered as bringing a personal touch to financial matters
Her task was to write about the mundane stuff of personal finance and retirement planning. Some of Jane Bennett Clark’s most recent clips for Kiplinger’s magazine include “6 Steps to Retire When You Want” and “Savers Get a Break on IRA Rollovers.”
But Clark, who was fatally struck by a bicyclist Thursday evening after leaving her downtown Washington office near Franklin Square, had a knack for getting the human side in even the most monotonous subjects.
“She was known for very provocative and nuanced features on the softer side of personal finance,” said Knight A. Kiplinger, the president of Kiplinger’s financial media company. He recalled Clark’s “gentleness and thoughtfulness” as the magazine’s senior editor.
“What we write about is pretty complicated and not always so exciting,” said Sandra Block, a senior associate editor. “She had a way of bringing it all to life.” The magazine’s editor, Janet Bodnar, called Clark a “beautiful wordsmith.”
The incident occurred a few minutes after Clark had left Kiplinger’s office in the 1100 block of 13th Street NW, about 6:30 p.m. The editors had just completed work on some of the next edition’s final stories, including two that will carry Clark’s byline.
Colleagues said Clark, 65, typically walked south on 13th to Metro Center to catch a Red Line train to her home in Takoma Park, Md. D.C. police said she had just stepped off a curb and into a crosswalk when she was struck by a bicyclist riding south on 13th.
Police have not said whether the bicyclist went through a red light or if Clark stepped into the street against a pedestrian signal. Police said the cyclist remained at the scene and no charges have been filed pending the conclusion of the investigation.
Clark was taken to MedStar Washington Hospital Center with a head injury. She died Friday. Her relatives did not wish to discuss the incident. Her bosses said that she had three grown children and one grandchild, and that one of her daughters is getting married next month.
Those who worked with Clark, some dating back to 1977 when she first started at Kiplinger’s, praised her ability to both get personal information from people and then weave their stories into what one of her editors described as “beautiful prose.”
Clark, who was born into a journalism family, left Kiplinger’s for a few years in the 1980s to raise her family and then returned.
She wrote for nearly every part of the magazine, which is popular for its financial advice. She also wrote and then later oversaw publication of a rating system for universities, a time-consuming project.
By Peter Hermann March 11, 2017 Washington Post
<a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/public-safety/ William T. CRAWFORD III (1951-2017)  William T. CRAWFORD III of St. Petersburg, FL passed away December 27, 2017. He was fun-loving, generous, an avid fisherman, and a true renaissance man. He is survived by his two children.
Published in the Tampa Bay Times on Jan. 19, 2018
https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/tampabaytimes/obituary.aspx?n=william-t-crawford&pid=187899154
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