While working in finance for Intel, Terrence Plette MBA ’80 earned an MBA from SCU. Later, he became CFO at Elantec Semiconductor in Milpitas and retired as vice president of finance at Lam Research in Fremont. During retirement, Plette enjoyed spending time with his wife of 52 years, Betsy Germershausen, and his three sons. He loved […]

Gerald “Jerry” Cavanagh, S.J. was a devoted Jesuit and college professor. He was always optimistic and had a zest for life. Before he was ordained, Jerry pursued a career in engineering and designed landing gear for aircraft. But he wanted to work with people more than things and entered the Chicago Province of the Society of […]

Nancy and Mark Ferro ’80 founded Epic Experience, which provides free week-long adventure camps for adult cancer survivors and thrivers, regional survivorship, and one-day programs, as well as podcasts and online programs. Participants are challenged to overcome their fears and live their lives to the fullest.

Joe Capurro JD ’80 was appointed to the Workers’ Compensation Appeals Board. Before beginning his private practice in 2012, he was an attorney and managing partner at Capurro, Rocha & Schmidt. Capurro is a member of the California Applicants’ Attorneys Association.

On July 8, 2022, Bill Quinlan ’80 married Kathryn Elizabeth Henke at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Toledo, OH. Bill and Katie were married 10 years to the day of first meeting. Between them, they have 6 children, 5 of whom are attending colleges at The University of Akron (OH), College of Wooster (OH) and College […]

Linda G. Bunn ’80 J.D. ’83 was contagiously passionate about everything she did –her work at church, with AARP’s dedicated volunteers, and with “her military service veterans.” She served as Associate State Director for Outreach on the AARP West Virginia team for 12 years. Linda enjoyed painting, craft work, and music. Linda died March 23, 2022, and is […]

An exceptional husband and father, John Hunt ’80 dedicated his whole life to his family. He spoke of his children constantly with tears of enthusiasm and love in his eyes to anyone who would listen. John would check in with everyone and always told his children that they needed to stay healthy in four ways–mentally, […]

Frank J. Casserino, Jr. MBA ’80 always reached for the stars. After graduating from the United States Air Force Academy and earning his MBA from Santa Clara University, Frank, a member of the Astronaut Program, was selected as the prime Payload Specialist for the space shuttle flight in September 1986. Later, he led the creation […]

In high school in San Francisco, Ron Albert Cummings ’80 met the love of his life. Lenora Cooper was a cheerleader. He played football. After he graduated from Santa Clara, the pair married and shared their life with three children and another they helped raise. Although Ron majored in political science, his natural abilities in […]

Carole Ann Chaikin-Chase  MBA’80 came to Santa Clara after her two children were in school. MBA in hand, she went to work at Lockheed Martin, where she had worked before becoming a mom, as well. When not studying or working, Carole cooked and built community—exposing her boys to new experiences, establishing dinner clubs, and founding […]

Theresa Marcroft ’80 published her first book, The Path to Revenue: Secrets of Successful Tech Leaders. Bothered by the extremely high failure rate of tech startups, Theresa set out to write a book about her “lessons learned” over a long career in marketing in Silicon Valley. “Most business failures are market-related, or marketing-related, and business […]

Douglas O’Neal, husband of Kathryn A. Sure J.D. ’80, long time labor activist, and local teamster leader died January 1, 2020 in San Jose. Born January 17, 1951 in Vallejo, Doug lived a rich and full life, growing up all over the United States and Europe with his Air Force family. He moved to San Jose […]

Margaret van Beuningen-McGovern ’80 was the wife and business partner of Frank van Beuningen. Thanks to her, his financing group Pymwymic (Put Your Money Where Your Meaning Is Community) developed into an international organization, where old and new money were bundled with philanthropic institutions, aimed at creating a new sustainable economy that served people and […]

Bill Quinlan ’80 is President of the Board of Directors of the Oregon Community Theatre. One of the Premiere theaters in the Northwest Ohio/Southeast Michigan area. Bill and Kate Henke live with their 6 children in Toledo, OH.

Born in Ottawa, Derek P. Fenelon ’80 graduated from Hayward High and SCU. He started his career in TV, opening his in own video production business in 1990, writing, directing, and producing. An avid cyclist, he enjoyed playing the piano and loved animals, especially cats. Derek is survived by his brother and sisters Deirdre, Desmond, […]

Benita Carmen Leon Reimal M.A. ’80 was born in Reedley, California, on Nov. 5, 1934, to Porfirio and Michaela Goni Leon, originally from the Basque region of Navarre, Spain. Benita was raised on her parent’s farm in Wasco, California, where her strong Catholic faith and upbringing provided her a source of comfort and strength, which inspired […]

Leila C. Tanaka J.D. ’80 was born in Honolulu and retired from the Honolulu Prosecutor’s Office. Leila also graduated from Waipahu High School, the University of Hawaii, and Santa Clara Law School. Age at 64, she passed away on Sept. 16, 2018. She is survived by brother Eric (Roberta) Tanaka; nieces Courtney (Ryan) Caguillo and […]

Donald E. Smith ’80, J.D. ’84 practiced business law in Palm Springs for nearly ten years as a sole proprietor and was involved in his brother’s real estate firm, Dan Smith and Associates, in Big Bear. In Banning, he was a partner at Haskell Real Estate. Smith was initially elected to the Banning City Council […]

Maureen R. Ingham ’80 graduated from SCU with a in liberal arts. A technical illustrator for more than 30 years, she first formed her own company, and at the onset of the Silicon Valley computer boom, honed her skills as a technical writer working with Hewlett Packard and Apple. Maureen was active in the Sterling […]

Lou Spitters ’80 was born on May 17, 1957, in San Francisco to Mary Ann Heaton Spitters (deceased) and Laurence L. Spitters. Lou was a loving husband, a loving father, a loving son, and an incredible brother, grandfather, uncle, and pal as well as Bruce Springsteen’s No. 1 fan, an avid cyclist, a classic car […]