Cardinal Spellman '66 Reunion

08/01/2026

We are sorry to announce the passing of our classmate, Richard Cicalo (9/8/48 - 7/28/26) last Tuesday. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

At Rich's request, there will be no memorial services. However, he and his wife were dog lovers, and a donation to a LOCAL animal shelter (not ASPCA) would be appreciated.

02/12/2026

SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, SEPT. 19, we will celebrate our 60th !!! Anniversary at the CSHS Homecoming game, under a beautiful tent in the end zone, with lots of food, fun, and longstanding friendships. There will also be optional tours of the building, and of course, a Spellman football game! More details to follow, so watch your US Mail, e-mail, and this space -- but mark down that date! Saturday, September 19.

10/22/2025

We are sorry to report the recent passing of our classmate, Tom O'Leary '66. May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

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03/10/2024

Great things still happening at our alma mater: Tonight was Cardinals' Players Alumni Night, at the final performance of "In The Heights" -- an absolutely spectacular production!

02/25/2024

We have just learned of the passing of Brother Bernard Hanson, FSC (Anselm Bernard), on October 29, 2023, at age 89. Brother "Bernie" taught French, Spanish, and Religion and was the legendary manager of the boys' bookstore. May he rest in peace. Please note that his CSHS dates are incorrect in the obituary; he was at Spellman from '62 to '70.

https://www.mcveighfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Bernard-Hanson-2/Memories

https://www.mcveighfuneralhome.com/m/obituaries/Bernard-Hanson-2/Memories

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01/03/2024

We are sorry to announce the death of our classmate, Darwin Ortiz, '66. Darwin died of complications of Parkinson's Disease on October 13, 2023 at age 75. At Spellman, he was an accomplished debater and public speaker. He had a long and successful career as a magician and expert on card gaming and tricks. He authored several books and was a sought-after instructor, and consultant on casino security. We regret that we do not have any further personal or family information.

May he rest in peace.

09/23/2021

Our 55th anniversary reunion was small but delightful! Thanks to our alma mater for the hospitality and to God for the great weather. We were FINALLY able to take advantage of our "senior privilege" of hanging out in the courtyard! Photos courtesy of Fran Fabrizio Oldi '66.

10/08/2020

R.I.P. Sister Frances Devine, S.C., whom we remember as Sister James Marie, Assistant Principal of the Girls' division. She passed at age 102, after a VERY full and fruitful life:

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04/12/2020

R.I.P. Father Monaghan, who arrived at CSHS in our junior year, and was still there when we had our 50-year reunion! May he rest in peace and rise in glory.

Father John T. Monaghan, who served for 54 years at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx, died April 1 at Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home in Manhattan. He was 81. Father Monaghan was at …

04/04/2020

R.I.P. Sister Janet Baxendale, known to us as Sr. Frances Rosaire

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