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Larry Zaleski

Class Of...

1960

Years Attended

1956-1960

About Me

Worked at Avco-Lycoming for 10 years while attending Bridgeport Engineering Institute nights, earned BSME. At the same time, served in U.S. Army reserves, discharged as Sgt E5.
The 'conflict' and my job ended at about the same time, took up
carpentry to keep busy and food on the table, stayed in that field for the next 30 years, mostly self-employed, sometimes payrolled with a builder, specializing in finish and cabinetry.
Took a position with a commercial contractor as project manager and estimator till I took early retirement in 2007.
Now I spend my time with my bride of 44 years. We have 2 daughters, one of whom is developmentally challenged, thus my involvement as an aquatics coach with Special Olympics.
My other interests are serious bicycling, salt water fly-fishing, and building and flying kites.


School Notes

Since Graduation...

Worked at Avco-Lycoming for 10 years while attending Bridgeport Engineering Institute nights, earned BSME. At the same time, served in U.S. Army reserves, discharged as Sgt E5. The 'conflict' and my job ended at about the same time, took up carpentry to keep busy and food on the table, stayed in that field for the next 30 years, mostly self-employed, sometimes payrolled with a builder, specializing in finish and cabinetry. Took a position with a commercial contractor as project manager and estimator till I took early retirement in 2007. Now I spend my time with my bride of 44 years. We have 2 daughters, one of whom is developmentally challenged, thus my involvement as an aquatics coach with Special Olympics. My other interests are serious bicycling, salt water fly-fishing, and building and flying kites.

Andy Elwell

Class Of...

1979

Years Attended

Two; f-ing transfer

About Me

I am currently in Chicago, married to my third wife Sarah, never happier, no kids. Miss you guys.


School Notes

Since Graduation...

Choose the path of least resistance. I am

gene chlosta

Class Of...

1960

Years Attended

56-60

About Me

Married to my wife Carol for 41 years. Two children,two grandchildren.Retired from practice in Buffalo after 25 years and we moved to Akron Ohio to be near our grandchildren who live in Akron and our son who lives in Columbus Ohio.I currently work half time here in Akron.


School Notes

Never got along well with Stutz or the seniors while at Kanty during my freshman year.(that is really an understatement!)

Since Graduation...

Graduated from U of Buffalo and U of Buffalo School of Medicine. Internship University hospitals Buffalo.Drafted into US Army,then trained in Radiology and Nuclear Medicine at university of Michigan Medical center in Ann Arbor.Worked in Buffalo NY for 25 years and now work half time at the Akron General Medical Center in Akron Ohio

Bob Roche

Class Of...

1979

Years Attended

1975-79

About Me

Married wife Jeralinn in 1988 & reside in Harborcreek. No kids, 3 dogs.

stoneyd88@verizon.net
http://mysite.verizon.net/stoneyd88


School Notes

Since Graduation...

After Kanty I graduated from Mercyhurst College. Worked a series of jobs before spending 13 years at E.M.I. After it's closing, I spent another 4 years at Autoclave Engineers, which I left to go to G.E.

Dan Orcutt

Class Of...

1979

Years Attended

76-79

About Me

I'm sooooo excited to post an update about myself after all these beers. Pete is fixing ATM machines and I'm pulling out the occasional $20 at the bowling alley...if my SSI check ever gets here. As you may know I'm still living at the YMCA downtown. But I spend most of my time at the alleys. I love to bowl. Sometimes Brother Joe comes by for ham salad, I still make the BEST! I found a picture of him and the libriarian here is helping me post(?) it. She is nice, I can only use the computer that she can see the screen of though. Newspapers are FREE! Consider this the start of a revival of the Class of 1979 a bunch of sarcastic basturds, some of which are still very much alive. R.I.P. to D.M., C.T., W.W., G.M.,...who else? Big O or not.


School Notes

Since Graduation...

I like to bowl and make ham salad. Newspapers are free at the Libriary.

Ron Lesniewski

Class Of...

1963

Years Attended

About Me

1959-1963
Will post a pic soon.
Never thought to look on-line for info about Kanty.
I think of the place often and would really like to get back for a visit some day soon. Don't know if the place still exists and what's happening in it but I will find out some day.
Had a pretty good career on 'Wall Street' after graduating from St Francis College in Brooklyn - still working as a consultant.
Was lucky enough to have a great wife for 41 years and 2 boys. I have 1 sweetheart of a grandchild named Brooke Lynne that now lives in Raleigh.
My good friend Bob Szewczyk lives in Long Island with a wife and I think 3 kids and is doing very well. I hope to see him soon and hear from a few of you guys soon.

Life is good-

Very Best Wishes to all!!

Ron


School Notes

Never excelled in school in sports or anything else but enjoyed Kanty tremendously, even though I didn't know it at the time! I remember everyone in all the classes 59-63 and beyond and I miss you all. Will make plans to attend a re-union in 09 if possible. Please remember Fr. Joe Lachowski in your prayers, he's well but in a nursing home.

Since Graduation...

Life has been good!

Lawrence A. Cox

Class Of...

1987

Years Attended

1983-84

About Me

called the Commish in Latin Class


School Notes

Since Graduation...

still living in Erie

Pete Rys

Class Of...

1979

Years Attended

1976-1979

About Me

Rys FamilyRys FamilyI moved back to Erie about eleven years ago (FOOL !. Why couldn't my wife be from somewhere like Viginia or North Carolina!) But anyways, my wife, Melissa and I have been married for 20 years now and have three awesome boys, Nathan (13), Ben (11), and Jordan (8)


School Notes

Four GREAT years of life at Kanty. My only regret is that I cant take my boys to watch any games there anymore.

Since Graduation...

Since graduating from Clarion University with a degree in Accounting, I spent the next six years in the accounting world in Pittsburgh. Got VERY bored being behind a desk so I switched careers and got into sales/pr. One thing that was always kind of a thorn in my side was the fact that I always busted my butt to pad the pockets for those I worked for. For the past two years I fullfilled a life long dream of being in business for myself. I own and operate an ATM business in NW PA. I buy the machines, and service them myself. It has been a real dream come true, I am able to have a nice income, but perhaps even more important, I get to spend a ton of time with my family since my avg work day is only about 2-3 hours long!!! If any of you guys out there ever want to know more I would love to share this with you. I could show you how to make some extra bucks on the side to help out with the mtg, family vacation, or get the kids through college, or if you want, I can show you how to replace your current income. Any old friends, please just give me a call so we can get caught up on some AWESOME memories...home number is 814-866-0055, cell is 814-881-8206.

Robert Hall

Class Of...

1982

Years Attended

1978 - 1980

About Me

I'm so glad I stumbled on to this site!!

I had never heard of Kanty Prep until midway through my 8th grade year. I was all set to go to Cathedral Prep, but my parents made me go to all of the Open Houses. I'm glad they did, because I fell in love with what Kanty had, and ended up changing my mind about where to go.

Unfortunately, the school closed at the end of my sophomore year. Butthe memories from nearly 30 years ago are so vivid.

I plan to visit this site a lot.

Anyone wishing to send an e-mail:


School Notes

I have so many memories of my days at Kanty. I hope that people who were there during my time will also hop on board and share. I think back to my long bus rides from the Frontier Park area (with the St. Ben's girls, crazy Pete Rys - back seat center), the school spirit of everyone on the stage at basketball games (John Sosinski, "Ooooo OOOOOOOOOO Ohhhhhh!" - Classic!), that sad night during the 1979 playoffs, somebody knocking on the pew in the chapel to signal that it was time to kneel and recite the closing prayer...Wow, this will be fun.

Since Graduation...

After Kanty closed I spent my last two years of high school at Cathedral Prep. I went to Gannon University and since 1986 I have been a high school French teacher: From 1986 - 1996 at Villa Maria Academy; from 1996 to present at Fairview High School. Yep, I've lived in the Erie area my whole life! Denise and I married in June, 1991. Our daughter Courtney was born in August, 1992 and our son Brandon in October, 1994. We have been living in Girard since our wedding day. Yes, we do have an in home Fairview vs. Girard rivalry.

John Janiak

Class Of...

1962

Years Attended

1959-1962

About Me

Retired from UPS in 1995 after 28 years of service. I now do photography as a hobby. I have 3 sons Matthew Dean and Mark and 3 grandsons Nickolas Riley and Bradley


School Notes

Since Graduation...

After graduating joined the Navy and became a Hospital Corpsman and was stationed at Chelsea naval hospital. In 1966 I was attached to the USMC and spent that year in Vietnam. After being discharged I started working for UPS where I retired from in 1995