While attending Santa Clara University, Daniel Murtha ’60 participated in ROTC and, after graduating, was commissioned as a first lieutenant in the U.S. Army. His military career took him around the world from Germany to two tours in Vietnam, Fort Sill to Fort Benning, and finally to the Pentagon. After retiring from the Army, he […]

In 1963, after serving his country in the Army, Monte Pistoresi ’60 returned to his hometown of Chowchilla, Calif., where his father had started an ambulance service in 1942. Monte trained in the pioneering EMT-1 and EMT-2 programs and later on, he and partners secured the ambulance contract for Madera County, launching Pistoresi Ambulance Service—now […]

Rancher Dennis McCosker ’60 loved ranch life, tending his horses, cattle, and dogs. Dennis served in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from 1961 to 1967, when he moved to the family’s Canyon Ranch, a place he felt deeply connected to through his father. In 1964, Dennis married Kathleen Marron, and together they raised six […]

Ronald Ohlfs ’60, M.S. ’62 defined his life by his deep love for his family, community, and work. His career as a principal electrical engineer in radio frequency communications was marked by innovation, excellence, and quiet determination. Ron’s passion for community shone through his founding of the West Side Table Tennis program, which continues to […]

Michael Ryan ’60 served with the National Guard in 1961, completing active duty at Fort Ord, and two years in the reserves. From West Africa to London, Mike’s career with Texaco took him across the globe. After retiring, Mike poured his heart into volunteering, dedicating his time to various organizations such as Greenwich Hospital, the […]

Family meant everything to Donald Bruzzone ’60—especially his beloved wife Donna, his partner of 61 years who was his rock in all things, and their children and grandchildren, who brought him immeasurable joy. After starting his career in consulting engineering, Donald spent nine years as vice president at Cabot, Cabot & Forbes, developing industrial parks […]

As a member of the Santa Clara boxing team, Ralph Paoli ’60 competed at the 1960 National Collegiate Boxing Championships. After graduating, he served as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division of the United States Army, and achieved the rank of captain. His platoon was on alert during the Cuban Missile Crisis. While in […]

Maurice O’Connor ’60 was a first generation San Franciscan and was proud of both his Irish and SF heritage. Maury had a successful career as a civil engineer and his work on heavy construction and marine projects took him from California to Boston to as far as the North Sea and the Middle East. Maury […]

Native San Franciscan Jeffrey Thomson ’60 deeply loved “The City and was an avid sports fan of all its teams. He was a faithful attendee of all the stadiums, from Kezar in Golden Gate Park to Candlestick. Jeff was also an athlete himself. It was through varsity basketball where he met the love of his […]

An exceptional role model of hard work, honor, and integrity, Ryan McKeon ’60 had a career in education, working as both an educator and administrator. In retirement, he enjoyed sailing, snorkeling, and whale watching. He was also active in the community through volunteering and coaching. Ryan officiated high school football and basketball for 40 years […]

After graduating, Gordon Tassi ’60 served a decade in the US Army, including a tour in Vietnam. Afterward, he worked as an instructor and football coach, a crime prevention officer, and an emergency response planner as a member of the National Response Team. In retirement, Gordon volunteered with his church, the Vietnam Veterans Association, and […]

Donald Giacomini ’60 passed away on February 7, 2023, in Brentwood, California, at the age of 84. He had a successful 34-year career with Bank of America from which he retired in 1994 and taught a “Principles of Banking” class for over 20 years at City College of San Francisco. Giacomini was a proud third […]

Donna Lou Ennis ’60 joined the first class of women to matriculate at Santa Clara University in the O’Connor School of nursing in 1957. She graduated three years later as valedictorian of the Class of 1960. Ennis then launched her 46-year nursing career in Reno. She stayed at Tracy Community Hospital for 42 years of […]

The Las Vegas lights have burned a little less bright since James Seagrave ’60 died on September 28, 2022. After graduating from Santa Clara, Jim began his career as a reporter for the Daily Alaska Empire newspaper(now the Juneau Empire). From there, he went on to have an extensive career in publicity spanning numerous agencies and […]

After graduating from SCU on a scholarship from the state of California, William “Bill” J. Eppler ’60 served in the California National Guard. Then, Bill worked for Dames and Moore and the city of San Jose as a civil engineer. He took an early retirement and spent his remaining years helping family members and neighbors. […]

Philip Steven Bianco ’55 JD ’60 met his future wife Maureen O’Hara at a school dance while attending law school. They shared 62 years of marriage. Phil worked hard to provide each of his children with a college education. He was a fixture in the Tulare County Superior Court for almost 60 years. When asked what […]

The church was a second home to Richard “Dick” Eugene Fitzgerald ’60, who served the Catholic church his entire life as an altar boy, sacristan, eucharistic minister, and reader, and was a past member of the Knights of Columbus and Ivanhoe Lions. He attended Santa Clara University and served in the U.S. Army. He was […]

Faith was a key part of the life Doug Harper ’60 built. He attended daily mass at St. Christopher Parish, served as a Eucharistic Minister, participated in the nursing home ministry, and was active in social justice, writing a column for the parish bulletin. He was also a volunteer in the Ombudsman Program at Catholic […]

The co-owner and co-founder of Kenwood Vineyards, Martin “Marty” Lee Jr. ’60 is survived by his wife Kristina Knudsen and his former wife Judy Giblin, mother of his two sons, as well as his siblings and numerous nieces and nephews.

Philip Barry, proud member of the Class of 1960, died on April 17, 2020, at home in Atlanta. Phil was not married but was a popular choice for godfather among his friends. Phil grew up in the Los Angeles area and attended Loyola High School before coming to SCU. After graduating, he was briefly in […]