The faith of Susan King ’65 took her across the country. Starting on the West Coast, she was involved in St. Clements Parish and School and spent a great deal of time with her numerous animals. Susan then moved eastward to Long Lake, N.Y., where she was an active member in St. Henry’s Parish. There […]

After spending two years in the army, Thomas Jones MBA ’65 earned a master’s at SCU and became a tenured business professor at Southern Oregon College. Thomas and his wife of 61 years, Natalia Ruiz, had three children and stayed in Oregon. He had so much love for his family, pets, and sports. Due to […]

Fred Franzia ’65 was a revolutionary in the wine industry. He challenged the Napa wine industry and opened up the accessibility of wine. In 1973, Fred founded Bronco Wine Company with his brother Joseph S. and cousin John. They shared the vision of creating high quality wines at a value for wine consumers. Core to […]

A proud husband, loving father, and doting grandfather Lismore “Tom” Maino MS ’65 died Aug. 4, 2022. He studied electrical engineering and was a U.S. Army Veteran. With his skills he worked for ESL, Argos and Boeing. He spent his later years living in Santa Cruz, Springville, and Lake Tahoe.

Ludwig Andre M.S. ’65, a retired priest of the Dioceses of San Jose. died on August 5, 2022. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1957 at St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. Ludwig’s first assignment was at St. Luke’s in Stockton, where he took on the role of assistant pastor. He then served as […]

There is little doubt that the  city of Santa Clara was been shaped by former mayor Larry Fargher MBA ’65. During his years the city council, he voted to protect the old downtown from complete demolition. His cast a tie-breaking vote that allowed for both Intel and Great America to build in the city’s northside. […]

While Stephen Carlton ’65, J.D. ’68 loved sports—he was a lifetime Niners fan—he loved his family more. He spent many evenings and weekends coaching and spectating his children and grandchildren on and off the field. Steve’s calling took him to Redding, where he served as district attorney until 1989. He entered private practice in Shasta County […]

A pioneer for theatre and actor, director, playwright, and teacher, Joan Schirle ’65 taught broadly, including at the Juilliard School of Drama. Her work earned her a Lifetime Achievement Award and (ATME) Association of Theatre Movement Educators, among other recognitions. Joan also founded Dell’Arte International (DAI). She was devoted to the concepts of issue-oriented theatre and community […]

Richard Andrew Arzino ’65 could always be found in a well-worn pair of boots team roping with his dad and barbecuing with the family’s cattle brand. He had a generous spirit, unforgettable laugh, and an unmatched zest for life. Richard enjoyed many memorable retreats to Lake Almanor and he was proud of his growing family […]

At SCU Robert “Pete” Price ’65 met his wife Sue. Those who visited their Sacramento home may recall the sign in their kitchen that read, “We interrupt this marriage to bring you the soccer season,” which was a reference to the years Sue and Pete spent coaching their four children’s soccer teams. Pete died July […]

Beloved mother, sister, and dear friend Kathleen Anne Doherty ’65 died on Jan. 1, 2021. Kathleen held boundless, contagious positive energy and no matter the trouble, found a silver lining in everything. After graduating as part of the first class of women at SCU, she pursued further education at USC, where she received the award […]

A decorated veteran, Joseph Di Leonardo ’65, J.D. ’68 fought for what he believed in. For his service he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Army Commendation medal, and two Gallantry Crosses. Joseph practiced law upon return from his service in the Army. He authored two books, Vietnam War and Red Wave Task Force 2020. […]

After being ordained into the Society of Jesus in 1952, Elmer Luthman M.S. ’65, MBA ’69 met Virginia Hughes ’67 while working at Santa Clara. He received his dispensation from Rome and married Virginia in 1970, and became a devoted husband and father to two sons. Elmer worked at Hewlett-Packard for 17 years, later at Santa […]

Gary P. Morey ’65 died on July 13, 2020. He spent his childhood running around Menlo Park with his brothers and sister and innumerable cousins. After attending St. Joseph School and Bellarmine College Preparatory, Gary graduated from Santa Clara University and served in the Navy during the Vietnam war. In 1985, he married Nancy Langry. […]

Nancy Herrick Goodwillie ’65 was a member of the first undergraduate class at SCU to have women students. She received a B.S. in History. She later earned a Master’s in History at Louisiana State University. She taught at several high schools in San Jose, as well as in San Jose Adult Education. She was a […]

Francis “Mike” J. Sullivan ’65 was the son of Frank and Kay Sullivan of Concord and sister Patricia and Susan, whom he dearly loved. He grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from Clayton Valley High in Concord. After college at SCU, where he majored in engineering, he continued his studies at Johns Hopkins […]

Richard Lee Rizzo ’65 was born on Aug. 20 1942. He was educated in the Jesuit tradition at Bellarmine College Prep, where he played varsity football, and at SCU, where he forged a path of humility with a goal of service to others— especially the poor, the homeless, and seniors in nursing homes. Rich retired […]

Gary Gene Gowans Butler ’65 was born in San Mateo and grew up in Eureka, California. After graduating from Eureka High School, class of 1958, he moved to San Jose to attend college. He graduated from SCU with a degree in commerce. After graduation, he joined Touche’ Ross (now DeLoitte) and became a CPA shortly […]

A wonderful and brilliant man, Henry Demmert ’65 grew up in Southern California and made his way to Northern California through a scholarship to SCU, where he received a degree in economics. He was then fortunate enough, although sometimes he joked differently, to receive a scholarship to Stanford University where he received a Ph.D. in economics. Returning […]

Born May 15, 1933, in Dover, Joanne M. Marchione ’65 was a daughter of the late Arcangelo and Carmela Tristano Marchione. Joanne graduated from St. Mary’s (Immaculate Conception) High School in Dennison, Ohio, in 1951, and graduated from Mercy School of Nursing in 1954. She also studied at Case Western Reserve in Cleveland, Northwestern University […]