Jerome Fahey ’49 was a humble man who was known for his soft voice and warm smile that reached his eyes. His 30-year career at VONS saw him rise from produce clerk to president and CEO, where his infectious joy and genuine interest in others created a nurturing environment. Jerry died on Sept. 2, 2024, […]

After serving in the Navy, James Heacock ’49earned his mechanical engineering degree from Santa Clara University and began a 32-year career with the California Department of Industrial Health and Safety. Rising through the ranks, James became chief of California Occupational Safety and Health in 1977, guiding a large team with passion and integrity. After retiring […]

Michael Adza ’49, restaurateur, event planner, and deeply loved husband, father, and grandfather, died Jan. 12, 2024. While at Santa Clara University, Mickey was student body vice president, played football on scholarship, and was inducted into the SCU Athletics Hall of Fame. He made lifelong friends who were so special that they continued getting together […]

Alongside his brother, Thomas Rosewall ’49 built homes, businesses, and government buildings throughout California’s Pajaro Valley and beyond. Tom was also something of an amateur farmer. Over the years, one could find chickens, goats, sheep, rabbits, pigeons, and even a burro in the pens and pastures behind the house. Tom also maintained a small orchard […]

George Filice ’49 entrance to SCU was interrupted by his World War II military service. George served in the Navy as a hospital corpsman and was assigned to the Marine Corps. He met Joan, they were married, and initially settled in Merced, California. They moved to Danville, California in 1959 where they resided for over […]

While attending Holy Cross High School, Andrew T. Byrne ’49 met the love of his life, Helen. They married, moved to Los Gatos, and adopted five children. Andy attended Santa Clara University and graduated with a degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for the FMC Corporation in San Jose as a defense contractor for most of […]

It was a busy life, for sure. Somehow along the way, Alessandro Baccari ’49 produced broadcast programs including an award-winning show hosted by Mike Wallace, became Associate Dean of the Business College at San Francisco State University, established sixteen regional history museums in Northern California, won two Fulbright awards for his photography, served as president of the Fisherman’s Wharf […]

WWII interrupted John “Jack” Bennett ’49 studies at SCU. He left the University to serve in the Army Air Corps in the Pacific. After Jack was discharged as a sergeant, he returned to campus and married Nelda the same year he graduated. The couple had three children. In his professional life, Jack worked for State Farm. In retirement, […]

Family man Joseph A. “Rick” Rechenmacher ’49 was forever proud of his 150-yard golf hole-in-one, accomplished after having cataract surgery. A registered civil engineer in Santa Clara for over 60 years, Rick was always sharply dressed, loved vanilla ice cream, gin & tonics, and crossword puzzles. During his time with the Naval Air Corps, he […]

Dr. Francis Lauren Keegan ’49 had a long and creative career as an educator and author. After serving with the Merchant Marines in World War II, he enrolled at Santa Clara University, and later, earned his master’s degree and Ph.D. in philosophy at the University of Notre Dame. He went on to become an assistant […]

If there was a reunion coming up for the Class of 1949 and you were in it, chances were good you’d get a call or letter from Jim Arbios ’49 urging you to attend. And if you didn’t answer, he’d follow up because there was no greater an SCU Bronco supporter than him. Jim truly […]

World War II interrupted the time Dr. Robert A Helfrich ’49 spent at Santa Clara. But after serving as a medic in the South Pacific with the Marines, he returned to finish his college education. He went on to study medicine at Stanford. He practiced anesthesia for more than 35 years at Salinas Valley Memorial Hospital. […]

E. Jackson Going Jr. ’49 was born on Feb. 22, 1928, in Texas but lived the majority of his life in Santa Clara County, graduating from Bellarmine at 16 years old before attending SCU. He co-founded the civil engineering firm Ruth and Going, working there until his retirement in 1984. Jack gave back to the […]

Born July 12, 1923, in Sunnyvale to Emilio and Giuseppina Ravizza of Asti, Italy, Herman John “Bud” Ravizza ’49 was the youngest of three siblings and the first to attend college at SCU. He served proudly as an Army “Railsplitter” in the 84th infantry on the European Front, earning a Purple Heart. He was greatly honored […]

Edward U. Bevilacqua Sr. ’49 was born in Niagara Falls in 1928. His family moved to the Bay Area when he was 2 years old. He relocated to San Diego in 1980 and Las Vegas in 1992; eventually choosing Henderson, Nevada, as his home. Edward graduated from SCU, studied at Hastings Law School in San […]

Cornelius “Neal” Moynihan ’49 was a native of San Francisco and a graduate St. Peter’s High School and SCU. After serving proudly in WWII in the 100th Infantry Division of the Army, he went on to work as an auditor for the State of California Workman’s Comp Department, enjoying retirement after a 30-year career. Neal […]

Anthony Joseph Sota J.D. ’49 was born in San Jose on April 19, 1924, to Antone Joseph Peters Sota and Mary (née Machado). His family was very active in parish of Five Wounds Portuguese National Church and the Portuguese Hall. When Anthony’s father unexpectedly passed away, he and is brothers stepped in to to help […]

Steven Belluomini ’49 was a proud San Francisco native, born in Cow Hollow on Dec. 1, 1927. He graduated from Galileo High School in 1945, and SCU. He served in the Navy during the Korean War before returning to join his growing family in San Francisco. Steve was an avid adventurer and enjoyed traveling for […]

Born in Oakland, Mickey Kaliterna ’49 married Emma Fontana in 1942. He served on the Santa Clara County Grand Jury and the Santa Clara Civil Service Commission. He was a life member of San Jose Elks Lodge #522. Mickey passed away in Santa Clara on Sept. 30, 2014, surrounded by his family. He was 93 […]

Anthony Francis Villafranca ’49 was born on June 2, 1928, to Vincent and Maria Grazia Villafranca in Clairton, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Gilroy, CA, graduating from Gilroy High where he excelled at track and basketball. Anthony continued to run competitively for SCU, where in 1949 he earned a degree in business. He remained devoted […]