Scott Pollard ’81 began his teaching career as a graduate assistant at the University of California, Irvine, and at community colleges across the state before joining Christopher Newport University in 1992. There, he spent 30 years inspiring students through courses in comparative literature, disability studies, and more, until his retirement in 2022. Scott published widely […]

Darryl Lung ’81 loved a good competition. Even at 65, he remained a fierce competitor, challenging his kids in backyard games of basketball and pickleball. After earning his DMD from Tufts University in 1986, Darryl spent eight years teaching there, shaping the next generation of dental professionals. As a partner at Miller Lung Dental Group […]

Carrie Toomey ’81 was a world traveler, voracious reader, hard worker, and fantastic aunt to her nieces and nephews. She was deeply involved in her local Catholic parish, where she taught catechism, sewed blankets for the sick, and participated in various church activities and groups. Known for her quick wit and warm heart, Carrie was […]

​​Gordon Salisbury J.D. ’81 was a man of many talents—a lawyer, mediator, teacher, writer, and poker player. In 1970, he married Joyce, and together they raised their son. Gordon’s law career spanned over 30 years, where he advocated passionately for others, including sexual harassment victims and local nonprofits. He also found joy in playing poker, […]

A proud dual citizen, Virginia Joyce ’81 embraced her Brazilian heritage and became a U.S. citizen in 2007. During her time at Santa Clara University, she met her husband, Robert Joyce ’81, in an economics class. Their love story was filled with laughter, adventure, and cherished memories, from globetrotting—especially to Brazil—to countless cozy movie nights […]

Larger-than-life William Bagley ’81 loved connecting with people and knew no stranger. Bill served in the United States Marine Corps and quickly moved up to the rank of captain. After active-duty, he found work in the aviation and automotive industries. Bill embraced fatherhood, participating in his children’s daily activities, attending Scout meetings and competing in […]

Michael Isaacs J.D. ’81 was a role model for what it means to be a husband, father, and esteemed peer. Mike was a distinguished and respected commercial bankruptcy attorney for over 40 years and was recognized in Best Lawyers in America from 1995 to 2023. He was well-loved by his clients and peers, and known […]

An engineer by trade, Daniel Duprey ’81 worked for Parsons Corporation. Outside of work Daniel was a big fan of the San Diego Padres and supported them regardless of whether they were winning. His quirky sense of humor will be missed by family and friends. Daniel died Nov. 5, 2023.

Native Coloradan Richard Djokic J.D. ’81 gave his all to his home state. After graduating from Santa Clara law school, Rich went into private practice before serving as an assistant attorney general and later first assistant attorney general in Denver, Colorado. While at the AG’s office, he travelled as far as London. He then became […]

President and CEO of Redline Hockey Matt Nyman ’81 has opened the first-ever Mike Eruzione Team Shop commemorating the winning USA team at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York. Featuring team jerseys, apparel, headwear, memorabilia, and the exclusive Nike Eruzione Collection, the shop is ground zero for all things “Miracle on Ice,” […]

After decades of multi-unit and C-Level operations oversight, John Costello ’81 began his own practice in 2018 and is now principal owner of Your Restaurant Guy, LLC—a full service restaurant and business management consultant firm. He’s also a proud father and recently purchased his dream beachfront pad in Huntington Beach.

Michael Kelly ’81 was the owner and founder of Kelly and Associates, a locally known tax, accounting, and investment firm. He took great pride in working alongside his family in providing quality services to his clients whom he appreciated and valued greatly. Michael excelled in the business world and genuinely enjoyed his profession and helping […]

Gregory McLaughlin ’81 traveled across the globe making numerous friends along the way. He had a career in land, sea, and air freight forwarding, eventually co-founding Air & Ground World Transport. Most important to Greg were his spiritual activities. He was an elder in his congregation, where his leadership and generosity were admired by those […]

A clinician, public speaker, workshop coordinator, and consultant to various hospitals and agencies, Anita Spencer MA ’81 was especially proud of her 1996 book Crisis of Spirit: Our Desperate Search for Integrity. She led a grief support group, and was involved in the Tyngtown Club in Wilton and the GoldLEAF senior college in Farmington. Among her many […]

Elisabeth Jones-Jordan MA ’81 had a passion for home decorating and was an exquisite cook. Liz, as she was known to those who knew her well, Liz earned her bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota. She later received her Master’s degree in Psychology from Santa Clara University. Over the years, Liz worked […]

Paige Parrish JD ’81 died July 28, 2022. He grew up playing water polo and spending summers with his grandparents in Lake Tahoe. He built a successful law practice in Pasadena, where many of his clients became good friends. He was active with the Pasadena Optimist Club and The Valley Club. Paige was also a […]

There were two staples in the life of Thomas May J.D. ’81: the law and his family. Tom spent countless hours studying constitutional law and American history. He practiced real estate law in California for 18 years and continued practicing even in his twilight years at a small firm in San Diego. When he wasn’t […]

William “JK” McGill ’81 was born on the grounds of Folsom Prison, When we went to college at Santa Clara, he became the lead singer in the band Rave. For one of his shows, he borrowed a pair of pink pants from Colleen M. McGill ’82, the woman he would marry at Mission Santa Clara only […]

Born and raised in Sacramento, Theresa Rose Matista ’81 spent countless hours of her childhood playing with friends at the family’s Hop ranch. Discovering her vocation in education, she held a 32-year career with Los Rios Community College District. While successful professionally, her hard work was a direct sacrifice for her family—ensuring that all her […]

Passionate about his Italian roots, Jeff Capaccio ’81, J.D. ’84 was great lawyer and even better family man. Much of his love for his heritage often bled into his work. In 1995, for example, the Italian Consulate General of San Francisco appointed Jeffrey as its legal counsel. He was a wonderful father to son Mark Capaccio […]