Decorated Vietnam veteran and retired commercial airline captain David O’Brien ’65 led a life defined by courage, dedication, and heart. While serving in the United States Air Force, David skillfully piloted KC-135 and Caribou aircraft, earning the Distinguished Flying Cross and the rank of captain. After his military service, he devoted decades to safely guiding […]

After college graduation, Patricia Bikai ’65 embarked on a life defined by curiosity, scholarship, and adventure. From earning advanced degrees in biblical studies to uncovering ancient artifacts in Lebanon, Cyprus, Egypt, and Jordan, she poured her heart into archaeology. While on an excavation in Lebanon, Patricia met Pierre and they were married in a Crusader […]

Joan Lipscomb M.A. ’65 lived a life guided by faith and a deep commitment to others. She began her journey as a devoted sister of the Holy Cross, teaching in Catholic schools for 15 years before following a new path to the business world. In San Francisco, while working at a real estate firm, Joan […]

In Monte Sereno near Los Gatos, Robert Dench MBA ’65 and his wife, Mickey, created a warm, joyful home where they raised three daughters. Robert proudly served as a Naval pilot, flying A-4 Skyhawks, F-2H Banshees, and A-7 Corsairs, until 1970. After earning his MBA, his career flourished through his work as an engineer, entrepreneur, […]

Roger Yarhouse MBA ’65 found great joy in spending time with his three children, six grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. In 1991, he and Shyla, his wife of 63 years, started an annual family vacation tradition that continues today. Roger enjoyed a career in sales for the refrigeration division of Tecumseh Products. A faithful member of […]

Richard Taylor MBA ’65 had a gift for turning simple moments into treasured memories. When serving in the Navy, he met Katie Jo, his lifelong partner, and together they built a loving home and family. Dick’s joy came from bringing people together, whether at the family cabin he built on Scotts Flat Lake, cheering at […]

A dedicated civil servant, Burman Skrable ’65 played a key role in shaping the national unemployment insurance system. Even after retiring in 2015, he remained committed to helping others through nonprofit work. A loving husband, father, and grandfather, his dry humor and storytelling endeared him to many. His deep faith guided him as a coach, […]

Marine Chris Sharkey ’65 served in Vietnam, where he flew over 500 missions and earned 27 air medals. At home, he ventured into a varied entrepreneurial career, including candy distribution and owning a liquor store. Though initially a tough dad, he softened with age, revealing his deep love for his six children and 13 grandchildren. […]

Leonard Panattoni ’65, J.D. ’68 was born in Sacramento to Yolanda and Adon Panattoni ’38. Len attended Santa Clara University where he earned both his B.A. in history and his law degree. He went on to achieve great success in his legal career, eventually founding his own law firm specializing in commercial and industrial real […]

Victor Nikolashin ’65, M.S. ’68 died April 23, 2024. Having pursued a Ph.D. in optical sciences, he’d go on to publish several articles focused on telescope design. Victor spent several decades in private industry as an engineer focusing on optics and optical systems research and development and project management. In his free time, Victor made […]

David Tripaldi ’65 was a people person. He always had time to talk. At Coldwell Banker, David was known as an inspiring leader and mentor to many. Fifteen years ago, he and his three sons founded their own real estate company, Tilden Properties. Under David’s leadership, the company thrived. David died Jan. 12, 2024, and […]

Patrick Carter ’65 was a devoted San Francisco sports fan and an avid athlete early on in life, competing in boxing and wrestling matches for the Olympic Club. He found his true calling during the Vietnam War, when he was made captain in the artillery division and awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievements […]

Though Anthony Wawrukiewicz ’65 often pondered the big picture, looking to the stars as a professor of astronomy, he had a true eye for minute details. A devoted stamp collector, Tony became a national expert on postal history and wrote or co-wrote 10 books on the subject. Tony was also a monthly columnist for Linn’s […]

Anthony Morici was instrumental in bringing the 1992 World Figure-skating  c hampionship and 1996 U.S. Championship to San Jose. His work as a real estate developer helped shape the city and the surrounding Bay Area. However, always  a man of humility,  Morici kept a sense of duty and often  referred to his Jesuit education as […]

The faith of Susan King ’65 took her across the country. Starting on the West Coast, she was involved in St. Clements Parish and School and spent a great deal of time with her numerous animals. Susan then moved eastward to Long Lake, N.Y., where she was an active member in St. Henry’s Parish. There […]

After spending two years in the army, Thomas Jones MBA ’65 earned a master’s at SCU and became a tenured business professor at Southern Oregon College. Thomas and his wife of 61 years, Natalia Ruiz, had three children and stayed in Oregon. He had so much love for his family, pets, and sports. Due to […]

Fred Franzia ’65 was a revolutionary in the wine industry. He challenged the Napa wine industry and opened up the accessibility of wine. In 1973, Fred founded Bronco Wine Company with his brother Joseph S. and cousin John. They shared the vision of creating high quality wines at a value for wine consumers. Core to […]

A proud husband, loving father, and doting grandfather Lismore “Tom” Maino MS ’65 died Aug. 4, 2022. He studied electrical engineering and was a U.S. Army Veteran. With his skills he worked for ESL, Argos and Boeing. He spent his later years living in Santa Cruz, Springville, and Lake Tahoe.

Ludwig Andre M.S. ’65, a retired priest of the Dioceses of San Jose. died on August 5, 2022. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1957 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. Ludwig’s first assignment was at St. Luke’s in Stockton, where he took on the role of assistant pastor. He then served as […]

There is little doubt that the  city of Santa Clara was been shaped by former mayor Larry Fargher MBA ’65. During his years the city council, he voted to protect the old downtown from complete demolition. His cast a tie-breaking vote that allowed for both Intel and Great America to build in the city’s northside. […]