In addition to being a proud Bronco in his own right, Tharan “Terry” John Lanier ’63, MBA ’74 was the father, father-in-law, grandfather, and family member of many other Broncos, including Greg ’85, Chris ’86, Crystal ’86, Brian ’90, Katie ’11, and Erin Lanier ’15. Terry also taught accounting at Santa Clara in the 1980s. […]

George U. Ramos ’63, formerly known as “Bud,” died in July 2025 of leukemia. At Santa Clara University, George served a year as vice president of the student body. He went on to earn a Ph.D. in computer science and make a career in high tech. George was dedicated to his family, and strove to […]

During college, William McCarthy ’63 began dating his future wife, Ginny, a Dominican College student. They married in 1963, welcoming daughter Elizabeth Watley ’86 the following year, and soon after, twin sons Patrick ’88 and Robert McCarthy. In 1968, Bill became a registered civil engineer, a title he proudly held for 57 years. He later […]

As the eldest of four daughters to a career naval officer, Mary Griffin ’63 filled her early years with travel and discovery. At Santa Clara, she found her voice in both the classroom and on stage, a passion she carried into her career as a dedicated teacher in Washington, D.C. After earning her master’s degree […]

After graduating from the University of Colorado, Robert Weber MBA ’63 was accepted into the Naval Officer Candidate School in Newport, Rhode Island, beginning three years of active duty that would be followed by 23 years of dedicated service in the Naval Reserves. Following his active-duty service, he embarked on a successful 36-year career with […]

Kenneth Mobeck ’63, MBA ’74 enjoyed a remarkable 50-year career in the aerospace satellite industry, contributing his expertise to Ford Aerospace, Space Systems Loral, and NASA. Ken’s greatest joy was the life he built with his beloved wife of 57 years, Diane, and the time he spent with their two sons, Kenneth Mobeck ’92, MBA […]

Jon Campisi ’63, J.D. ’69 grew up down the road from Santa Clara University on the Alameda. He attended Bellarmine College Prep and lettered in swimming. He and his brother, Dion, loved hot rods and devoted countless hours to restoring their 1932 Ford 5-Window Coupe. While attending SCU, Jon was a member of the Army […]

A man of the people, Gary Podesto ’63 dedicated himself to improving every area he touched, whether as a successful businessman, star athlete, two-time mayor of Stockton, politician, father, or devoted husband to his high school sweetheart, Janice. His commitment to Stockton was unwavering, driven by a vision to enhance his community, always respecting and […]

Growing up, Timothy Hartnagel ’63 was involved in a variety of sports and took the spotlight as a child actor, appearing in numerous television shows and movies. His “career” continued through his university days while attending Santa Clara. After graduation, Tim met his wife, Patti Hartnagel ’65, on a blind date and the pair moved […]

John Kelterer ’63 grew up in San Francisco’s Sunset District and moved south to dominate the basketball court at Santa Clara University. From serving in the Army as a captain, to teaching as an adjunct real estate professor in various universities for the past 25 years, John dabbled in many career fields. He created a […]

Paul Hamilton ’63 studied economics from Santa Clara University and later earned his law degree from UC Berkeley in 1966. He went on to practice law in both Nevada and California. Paul died Dec. 4, 2023, and is survived by family, including daughter Elizabeth Hamilton ’92, nephew Tom Hamilton MBA ’94, older sister Katherine Hamilton M.A. […]

Peter Carcione ’63 had produce in his blood. His father was Joe Carcione, a television and media personality known as the “Green Grocer,”and his grandfather was Pete Carcione of Scatena Galli Produce Company. After serving in the Coast Guard, Pete started his own wholesale produce company in South San Francisco in 1969, Carmine’s Fresh Produce, […]

A man of unwavering commitment to community service, Loren Harper ’63 made profoundly impactful contributions. Under his guidance, the Rotary District 5170 Sister Families Program successfully provided over 1,200 children in Brazil and the Philippines with loving, permanent homes. His continuous service to his alma mater earned him the Santa Clara University Alumni Association Ignatian […]

A man of deep faith, Robert Walker ’63 looked back fondly on his days as an acolyte and was proud to be educated in the Jesuit tradition. Bob also proudly served his country as a U.S. Marine Corps reservist and achieved the rank of staff sergeant. He later found a passion in banking and over […]

Gary Borrelli MBA, a devoted father and loving grandfather, died Feb. 5, 2023. Gary spent 35 years with Southern Pacific Railroad working in their San Francisco office at One Embarcadero. Gary met Linda in Oakland and they shared the next 58 years. They traveled the world in retirement and enjoyed spending quality time in the […]

Eugene Corman ’61 MBA ’63 first found his life’s calling after his mentor and friend John Pagani gave him an opportunity to teach at SCU. Throughout his career, he served on department, college, and university committees, and taught continuing professional education courses for the California Society of Certified Public Accountants. In his retirement, Gene took […]

Stephen Kent ’63 discovered his love for journalism at SCU, where he made friends among the Machiavellian Society and served as the assistant editor of the newspaper. In 51 years in journalism, Steve covered big stories, including the D.B. Cooper hijacking and Spiro Agnew’s resignation. He would return home from the Catholic Press Association awards with trophies […]

After graduation, varsity basketball captain Joseph Meagher ’63 stuck around campus to coach the first year team before enlisting in the Navy and serving as player-coach of the Navy Sub-Pac. While stationed at Pearl Harbor, Joe met Karen Lavin on a blind date; the two were married for 55 years. Joe’s coaching career took him […]

Daniel Robitaille ’63  died July 22, 2022 at the age of 80. Those who knew him, know that he loved spending time with his family, traveling abroad, and wearing his signature Hawaiian shirts. A life-long educator, Dan devoted 30 years to teaching math and English, as well as coaching football and basketball, at Adrian Wilcox […]

Peter Kimball ’63 was known for his fighting spirit, his resilience, mischievous with his family, and grit, serving in the army for two years, and then serving in the reserves for over 10 years. Peter had a prominent banking career and retired at the age of 60 in 1995. In his free time, he enjoyed […]