Save the Date
Hall of Fame Dinner
Friday October 25, 2024
Honoring the 2024 Hall of Fame Inductees
Joseph F. Smith 1962
Matt Yuschik 1962
John N. Cardarella 1963
Philip M. Butera 1964
Robert Klump 1975
Please join us at Sean Patrick’s on October 25, 2024, for the 22nd Hall of Fame Dinner. Tickets are still avaiable. Complete information is available at Hall of Fame Dinner
Future Website Additions
The entire collection of yearbooks from 1952-1975 has been digitized. All of the Hall of Fame Programs and various copies of The Shield were also digitized as PDF files. They will be added to the website in the future. An example of the first ” The Shield, November 1950″ is available HERE
Recent Deaths of Note
Mr. Carl J. Albert, a faculty member from 1963 to the closing of Fallon in 1975 died September 10, 2024. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2010 as the tennis coach of a championship team and as an extraordinary faculty member. Scared Heart posted a interesting remembrance here.
Dr. Daniel P. Starr Class of ’52, was the former Canisius Director of Athletics from 1974 to 2000 died September 11, 2024. Dan was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. Canisius has posted a number of articles, reflections and details for his memorial service that can be found here.
All Years Reunion 2024
The All Years Reunion was enjoyed by all who attended, The rain came first but then the sun was out for the rest of the day.. Warm temperatures prevailed. Multiple conversations were heard. Memories and updates of classmates shared. The Class of 1969 celebrating their 55th reunion, had the largest number of attendees. More ’69 pictures will be available under the Classmate tab in the future.
The Class of 1975 will celebrate their 50th next year.
HALL OF FAME NOMINATION
Hall of Fame nominations are due by June 1st of each year for consideration in 2024 and beyond. Nomination forms are available on the website at Hall of Fame in the menu or click here
Bishop Fallon Alumni on Facebook
There is a Public Group called Bishop Fallon Alumni on Facebook.com Currently there are 256 members. Facebook has “Bishop Fallon Friends” a private group has 129, members. There is also a Class of 1965 and there may be other groups. Check it out. You might be surprised who is a member. Consider joining the group.
Constant Contact and Mailer Update
All emails on file should receive an email from [email protected] via Constant Contact. If you do not, please send an email advising of your current email to [email protected]
1970 Recruitment Movie
The Class of 1970 made a student produced recruitment film in 1970. The film is available here on YouTube You may recognize many faculty and staff from the past.
Recently Deceased
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- Daniel P. Starr ’52 Hall of Fame 2007 September 11, 2024 (Obituary)
- Mr. Carl J. Albert Faculty 1963-1975 Hall of Fame 2010 September 10, 2024 (Obituary)
- James W. Clark ’52 August 23, 2024 (Obituary)
- Martin R. Grisanti ’65 August 18, 2024 (Obituary)
- Russel Valvo ’58 August 9, 2024 (Obituary)
- Rev. Raymond J. Mahar Faculty 1973-1975 July 19, 2024 (Obituary)
- Daniel Panzica ’69 June 30, 2024 (Obituary)
- Robert LoPresti ’62 June 19, 2024
- Lawrence Palermo ’64 June 2, 2024
- John Gillis ’55 April 7, 2024 (Obituary)
- Jeffrey P. Mahaney, ’59 April 5, 2024 (Obituary)
- Joseph J. Dyl ’65 March 13, 2024 (Obituary)
- John H. “Jack” Gray ‘ 68 November 18, 2023 (Obituary)
- Howard “Bud” Wilcox – ’62 November 5, 2023 (Obituary)
- John P. Seitz ’61 November 2, 2023 (Obituary)
- John Chimera ’64 October 31, 2023 (Obituary)
- Charles DiGangi ’65 October 20, 2023 (Obituary)
Deceased Recently Updated
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- John McGorray ’65 November 15, 2022 (Obituary)(Updated 05/21/2024)
- Charles S. Gibbs ’65 May 9, 2019 (Obituary)(Updated 05/21/2024)
- Charles J. “Chuck” Battaglia ’59 (Updated 02/04/2024)
10/16/2024