Leonard Panattoni ’65, J.D. ’68 was born in Sacramento to Yolanda and Adon Panattoni ’38. Len attended Santa Clara University where he earned both his B.A. in history and his law degree. He went on to achieve great success in his legal career, eventually founding his own law firm specializing in commercial and industrial real […]

Victor Nikolashin ’65, M.S. ’68 died April 23, 2024. Having pursued a Ph.D. in optical sciences, he’d go on to publish several articles focused on telescope design. Victor spent several decades in private industry as an engineer focusing on optics and optical systems research and development and project management. In his free time, Victor made […]

David Tripaldi ’65 was a people person. He always had time to talk. At Coldwell Banker, David was known as an inspiring leader and mentor to many. Fifteen years ago, he and his three sons founded their own real estate company, Tilden Properties. Under David’s leadership, the company thrived. David died Jan. 12, 2024, and […]

Patrick Carter ’65 was a devoted San Francisco sports fan and an avid athlete early on in life, competing in boxing and wrestling matches for the Olympic Club. He found his true calling during the Vietnam War, when he was made captain in the artillery division and awarded the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious achievements […]

Though Anthony Wawrukiewicz ’65 often pondered the big picture, looking to the stars as a professor of astronomy, he had a true eye for minute details. A devoted stamp collector, Tony became a national expert on postal history and wrote or co-wrote 10 books on the subject. Tony was also a monthly columnist for Linn’s […]

Anthony Morici was instrumental in bringing the 1992 World Figure-skating  c hampionship and 1996 U.S. Championship to San Jose. His work as a real estate developer helped shape the city and the surrounding Bay Area. However, always  a man of humility,  Morici kept a sense of duty and often  referred to his Jesuit education as […]

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 […]

Rich “Hap” Happoldt ’65 and Heide Happoldt ’66 have been married for 55 years as of Aug. 7. Both plan to celebrate their 55th class reunions in October, during Grand Reunion weekend.