Diana Lim ’85 was a cherished colleague and a wonderful friend. She dedicated over 30 years to a career in government and law, serving the State of California and the California State Employees Association with unwavering commitment. Her remarkable contributions and steadfast professionalism left a lasting impact on all who knew her. Diana died Nov. […]

Joseph McMahon ’85 was a cherished husband, brother, uncle, colleague, and friend who brought happiness to all he met throughout his 60 years. Joe had a love for sailing and enjoyed sailboat racing. His summer trips to Ireland also fueled a lifelong love of travel and adventure. Joe found work in the telecom industry and […]

John James Cummings ’85, an April Fools Day baby, died Aug. 29, 2023. John was a successful business owner as a financial advisor for his Albuquerque community for more than 30 years. Loyal, thoughtful, and generous, John knew how to foster meaningful and lasting relationships. In his presence, you always felt seen, heard, understood. He […]

Paul Malone ’85 was kind hearted, friendly, unflappably cool, and a bit of a prankster. He went on to become a Navy lieutenant and distinguished himself by building a strong reputation in the fleet as “a good stick.” He was twice decorated for individual combat action, awarded the Navy Commendation, and individual action Air Medal, […]

Growing up in Almaden Valley, Kathleen “Kate” Lepow ’85, MBA ’96 loved spending summers at the family cabin in Twin Creeks. Her ambition led to great success throughout her professional career and she was a highly sought after talent. Kate travelled the world extensively and was always willing to share both informative and hilarious stories brought […]

Karen Raggio-Ferriera ’85 was born in San Jose and graduated in 1980 from Live Oak High School in Morgan Hill, earning her bachelor’s degree in retail marketing from SCU. During school she supported herself, working first at Carousel in Morgan Hill, then later at Bullock’s in San Jose. Following her graduation, Karen forged a very successful career […]

Thomas H. Morrin M.A. ’85 was born on Sept. 9, 1943, to Thomas H. Morrin and Frances (Von Ahn) Morrin in San Francisco. Tom graduated in 1961 from Palo Alto High School and earned a B.S. in electrical engineering in 1965 from MIT, a master’s in electrical engineering in 1968 from Seattle University, a Ph.D. […]

Patrick Donald Coleman MBA ’85 attended Bellarmine College Preparatory, UCLA, and SCU. He was a devoted husband to his wife, Ellen; a beloved father to his son Jeffrey and daughter-in-law Amanda, and the world’s GREATEST “Pee-Paw” to his grandchildren Annabelle and Charlotte. On Aug. 13, 2019, Patrick passed away at home after a courageous battle with […]

James “Jim” Allen Reeder, S.J., ’85 was born and raised in Sacramento. The son of Mary Jo (Hargon, Reeder) Kilker and Marcus Reeder, Jim was a lifelong learner, completing his bachelor’s in religious studies. As a young adult Jim became a Roman Catholic Jesuit, leading him to live in Madrid, where he worked as an […]

Born on Jan 27, 1946, Fr. Timothy J. Shepard ’85 was a Cleveland native, counselor, spiritual director, and librarian. He served in various locations, including the Detroit area and Cleveland area, and also served as a director of novices, rector, and alumni coordinator. A Jesuit for 52 years, he passed away on Jan. 25, 2019, […]

Vicki Metsers MBA ’85 was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, to Marcel and Nancy Van Poucke on Nov. 7, 1957. She graduated from Vanderbilt University with a bachelor’s in electrical engineering. She obtained her master’s at SCU and enjoyed a successful career at Hewlett Packard for nearly 40 years, having been a great colleague and […]

Susan Dondershine J.D. ’85 was born in Newark, New Jersey, to a poor but loving family. She graduated from Weequahic High School in 1959 and was married for 53 years. She earned a bachelor’s in English from Skidmore College and a master’s in English from City University of New York. She taught high school English in Michigan […]

Born in Pennsylvania on Sept. 19, 1959, to Betty and Jerry Sadosky, Terre Sadosky J.D. ’85 attended Skycrest Elementary School in Citrus Heights, California, followed by Mercy High School. She obtained her B.S. from UC Santa Barbara, followed by a law degree from SCU. She was a member of the California bar in private practice and […]

Born in Minnesota, Sue Potter M.A. ’85 grew up in Redondo Beach, California. She met Vern Potter while working in the aerospace industry, and they were married in 1961. His Cold War Army service in Germany was one of their defining experiences, where they made friends that endure to this day. They started their family […]

Jean Marie Adam Forti ’85 passed away peacefully on August 25, 2015, in her home surrounded by her family and pets. She filled her 52 years with love, laughter, adventure and care for others.  Jean was born in San Mateo, CA, on May 7, 1963, to Kay and Bob Adam. At the age of 6, […]

The world lost a beautiful, generous soul when Virginia "Geeg" Mirrione M.A. ’85 slipped peacefully into eternal rest on July 22, 2014. Born in San Jose, CA, on February 15, 1938, to the late Edna (nee Santos) and Vincent Mirrione, loving niece of Florence Morrison, sister to Vincent, Peter (Barbara), Charlie (Linda), Helen (Pete, deceased) Ostrander, and […]

Herbert Blake Jr. PhD ’85, June 1, 1942 – July 2, 2014. Born in Denver, raised in Fort Morgan, CO. Served as a naval officer in Vietnam. BS in international affairs U 0f CO, Boulder. MBA in decision sciences, CSUS. PhD in decision sciences, Santa Clara U. Professor in School of Business, Management Dept. CSUS. Survived by […]

Rudolph G. Kraft Jr. M.A. ’85 received his SCU degree in marriage, family and child counseling. The knowledge from attaining this degree assisted him as a family law attorney. He died August 10, 2011 in Walnut Creek, Calif. Born on August 4, 1929 in Philadelphia, Penn., he was raised in Longmeadow, Mass. by his late […]

Edna (Teddy) Marie Pescatore Renzullo M.A. ’85  passed away on June 8th, 2013 in Yuba City, Calif. Her love and caring for her students will be missed by all. Edna was born in Torrington, Conn. November 27, 1940. She attended Seaton Hall University in N.J. and later obtained a Masters of Education from Santa Clara University in […]

David J. Osborne J.D. ’85, June 3, 2013. Dave was in the middle of a jury trial. He was in the midst of defending a client against charges of child abuse. Dave was a public defender, appointed by the Court to defend the most despised in our society. He gave his life to and for […]