During World War II, Thomas Yuki ’57 MBA ’66 and his family lived in an internment camp for three years. Upon release in 1945, the family purchased a vineyard that became a home and sanctuary for Tom’s immediate and extended family. After earning his degree and doing military service in Germany, Tom returned home and later […]

In his youth, John “Frank” Murphy ’55 J.D. ’57 enjoyed 2-man beach volleyball and playing as a member of the baseball team at Santa Clara. His love of sports didn’t end there. He was an accomplished golfer into his 80s. Frank practiced family law until he was elected to the District 31 State Assembly Seat, […]

After graduating from SCU, Richard Rolla ’57 worked alongside his father-in-law Dan Caputo and brother-in-law Dan Jr. at their construction business Dan Caputo Co. His son Phil eventually joined the business, and they grew it into a robust real estate development firm. Rolla died Dec. 28, 2022. He will be remembered as a beloved husband, […]

Gerald Kirrene ’57 served as SCU Alumni Association President from 1973-74. In 2001, he received the Louis I. Bannan Award. He married Rosemary Reynolds, whom he had met at a sweet 16 party in 1951. For more than 60 years, they hosted special occasions for their large family. Gerald, a real estate agent, volunteered for […]

After earning a BSEE in Electrical Engineering from SCU, Lawrence Cesar ’57 worked as an engineer in Silicon Valley at Varian Associates, Lockheed, Sylvania, and Amdahl/Fujitsu. He also taught math at Markham Junior High School. Lawrence is preceded in death by his wife and survived by his five children, including Christopher Cesar ’82, and 13 grandchildren. […]

Lu Jenkins ’57 built a 35-year career in education as a teacher and principal and retiring as director of administrative services for Los Gatos Union School District in 1998. But he wasn’t done. Lu then served as Adjunct Faculty for National University, coaching and mentoring aspiring teachers. He was on the Bronco Bench Foundation and […]

It was during his time at Santa Clara University that Wallace George Smith ’57 met the woman who would become his wife, Bonita Soe. After they moved to Los Angeles, in 1972, Wally founded Colony Hotels Inc., a boutique resort management company based in Hawaii. It quickly grew to encompass a dozen luxury properties to become […]

John “Jack” Henry Zickgraf ’57 earned his bachelor’s in electrical engineering from Santa Clara before completing a master’s at the University of Southern California and landing his first job at Boeing in Seattle, beginning a long career in the aerospace industry. While attending Santa Clara, he met Joanne Moriarty on a blind date. They married in 1958 […]

In Pleasanton, Attilio “Art” Crosetti ’57 and his wife Sandra raised their five children. Art was an active member of St. Augustine’s parish for 40 years, volunteering to head its St. Vincent De Paul and Legion of Mary chapters, coaching CYO basketball and conducting prison ministry. A Bay Area native, Art graduated from Bellarmine Prep in […]

Born and raised in San Jose, Justice Eugene Milton Premo ’57 J.D. ’62 received a Jesuit education in high school and college that would influence his personal and professional life for all his years. After serving in the U.S. Army Intelligence for 2 years, Gene enrolled in Santa Clara School of Law, where served as editor in chief […]

During his 85 years on this earth, Antonio Torlai ’57 nurtured friendships and family connections. He spent most of his life in Stockton, where Tony worked as a claims adjuster for the state and later in the state’s general services administration after earning a law degree. Tony died on Dec. 7, 2020.

A professional musician, restaurateur, and real estate broker, Tom F. Campagna ’57 enjoyed several careers. Tom was a devout Catholic, with a gentle, nurturing nature. With Linda Campagna, Tom raised three children in Clovis, Calif, and joyfully grandparented 12 grandchildren. He died at 87 on April 19, 2020.

John Charles Adamo ’57 was born on May 30, 1935, in Napa. He was the son of Albert and Julia (Panuzzi) Adamo. He was raised in Napa and attended St. John’s Catholic School and Napa High School, graduating with the class of 1953. At Napa High, he lettered in football, basketball, and baseball. He received […]

Anthony Lee “Tony” Andrade ’57, one of the great raconteurs, has “turned in his suit.” His was a life fully lived and marked by adventure, optimism, devotion, and an unshakable wit. Anyone who met him liked him and felt liked by him. Anyone who heard his stories tried to retell them but never could with […]

Frank Hegarty ’57 was born in Los Angeles County on Oct. 19, 1935, to John J. and Winnifred Brannigan Hegarty. The youngest of nine children, including the late Daniel M. Hegarty ’53, Frank grew up in Belmont, attended Louis Barrett Grade School, Serra High School, SCU, and received his MBA from Notre Dame de Namur […]

Born in 1931 to German immigrant parents, Carl T. Lang ’57 was a lifelong Sacramento resident, attending Christian Brothers High School, and leaving only to attend Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, and SCU. Carl enjoyed a long career as an electrical engineer, first with Aerojet and then with the Army Corps of Engineers. He raised […]

Richard S. Campisi ’57 was the son of Salvador V. Campisi ’27 and Genevieve P. Basile. He grew up on The Alameda in San Jose and attended St. Leo the Great School. Later, he attended Bellarmine College Preparatory, where he lettered in track and football. Dick was a natural athlete who could excel at any […]

A lifelong San Franciscan, active for many decades in Jewish organizations, Paul Simon Abramovitz J.D. ’77 was an avid Giants, 49ers, and Cal Bears fan. He was a magician, comedian, singer, and dancer who loved watching and being in theater. He passed away on Oct. 4, 2016, at age 65 due to complications of white […]

Raymond Armstrong Heily ’57 was born in Seattle on May 7, 1933, to Raymond Coyne and Mary Margaret Armstrong Heily. He valued education and the lifelong friendships that came from his time at Seattle Preparatory High School, University of Washington, and SCU. He was a proud member of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity and the UW […]

Dennis M. Murphy ’57 was born in Santa Cruz on April 13, 1935, to Frank Murphy and Marjorie Leibrandt Murphy. He attended Holy Cross High School and earned his B.S. in business from SCU, later obtaining his CLU to become an insurance broker. Dennis had strong faith and was a devoted Catholic. He was a […]