B.m.c. Durfee High School Alumni
Fall River, Massachusetts (MA)
Recent Members
| Chris Joinson | 2001 |
| David Pereira David Pereira | 1974 |
| Deborah Morse | 1983 |
| Elaine Eagan | 1972 |
| Harold Katersky Harold Katersky | 1960 |
| Herbert A Feldman Herbert A Feldman | 1956 |
| Kayla Shoesmith | 2016 |
| Ronald Lowenstein | 1960 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
This area is dedicated to our alumni that have served or are serving in our armed forces!
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Honored Military Alumni
Joseph M. Ziccardi
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
After completing the Department of Defense Information School I was assigned to the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing Shaw AFB, SC, Headquarters Ninth Air Force.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 4 Years
After completing the Department of Defense Information School I was assigned to the 363rd Tactical Reconnaissance Wing Shaw AFB, SC, Headquarters Ninth Air Force.
Kenneth Kingston
Class of 1970
Army, 12 Years
Vietnam, Fort Dix, Fort Bunning Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Wiesbaden Germany, Fort Carson Fort Riley Fort Jackson (not in that order) I worked for MACV I am 100% Disabled Veteran When I went to Durfee people use to call me Rebel because I came from Ohio.
Class of 1970
Army, 12 Years
Vietnam, Fort Dix, Fort Bunning Fort Bragg, Fort Campbell, Wiesbaden Germany, Fort Carson Fort Riley Fort Jackson (not in that order) I worked for MACV I am 100% Disabled Veteran When I went to Durfee people use to call me Rebel because I came from Ohio.
Kenneth Letourneau
Class of 1998
Army, 13 Years
Active Army frm 1995-2001, Active National Guard 2001-Present
Class of 1998
Army, 13 Years
Active Army frm 1995-2001, Active National Guard 2001-Present
KRIS E ROBERTS
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 21 Years
Combat Engineer Officer Retired LtCol
Class of 1972
Marine Corps, 21 Years
Combat Engineer Officer Retired LtCol
Len McMullen
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
I served 2 years in the active Army and 28 years in the RI Army National Guard. I retired as a Special Forces Sgt. Major.
Class of 1965
Army, 20+ Years
I served 2 years in the active Army and 28 years in the RI Army National Guard. I retired as a Special Forces Sgt. Major.
Lionel A Morais
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
Nov '61 to Nov '64 SP/4; also instructor and temp Spec Forces
Class of 1958
Army, 3 Years
Nov '61 to Nov '64 SP/4; also instructor and temp Spec Forces
Lisa Borges
Class of 1988
Navy, 11 Years
Entered bootcamp training September 1989 after 2 months of basic training in Orlando, Florida went to basic seamenship school for one month. First tour of duty stationed in San Diego, CA on ARCO ARDM5 a drydock for the submarines. Started training to become photographer and worked for Public Relations Office. Went to Navy Photography school in 1993 in Pensacola, Florida. Next tour was in Washington DC working for the Navy's television show. In 1994 I won 2 military video photography awards that helped me get into the Navy's video program at Syracuse University for one year. I received qualification to become a director. My next tour of duty was in San Diego working as a video stringer for the same show. My beat with one other Navy photographer was from San Diego to Seattle Washington. I covered events from earthquakes, Homecomings, Marines, Super Bowl 32,Fleetweeks, military movie premiere and awards. I left the Navy in 2000 and am currently a reservist in Washington DC.
Class of 1988
Navy, 11 Years
Entered bootcamp training September 1989 after 2 months of basic training in Orlando, Florida went to basic seamenship school for one month. First tour of duty stationed in San Diego, CA on ARCO ARDM5 a drydock for the submarines. Started training to become photographer and worked for Public Relations Office. Went to Navy Photography school in 1993 in Pensacola, Florida. Next tour was in Washington DC working for the Navy's television show. In 1994 I won 2 military video photography awards that helped me get into the Navy's video program at Syracuse University for one year. I received qualification to become a director. My next tour of duty was in San Diego working as a video stringer for the same show. My beat with one other Navy photographer was from San Diego to Seattle Washington. I covered events from earthquakes, Homecomings, Marines, Super Bowl 32,Fleetweeks, military movie premiere and awards. I left the Navy in 2000 and am currently a reservist in Washington DC.
Mark Farias
Class of 1978
Air Force, 10 Years
Spent time in the Air Force traveling living around the world - Italy, Spain, England, Germany, Japan, Korea and Honduras...I spent my years as a firefighter...
Class of 1978
Air Force, 10 Years
Spent time in the Air Force traveling living around the world - Italy, Spain, England, Germany, Japan, Korea and Honduras...I spent my years as a firefighter...
Maryann C. Martel (Marois)
Class of 1976
Navy Reserves, 12 Years
Worked with the Seabees, Seals, and Navy Divers out of Newport, Rhode Island.
Class of 1976
Navy Reserves, 12 Years
Worked with the Seabees, Seals, and Navy Divers out of Newport, Rhode Island.
Michael J. LeBlanc
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered July 1979 retired Feb 2007
Chief Master Sergeant (Ret)
Class of 1979
Air Force, 20+ Years
Entered July 1979 retired Feb 2007
Chief Master Sergeant (Ret)
Richard Benevides
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Stationed in Central Highlands of Vietnam from 1966-67
Class of 1965
Army, 2 Years
Stationed in Central Highlands of Vietnam from 1966-67
Robert Bandarra
Class of 1966
Air Force, 3 Years
Served three plus years in the Air Force. Station at Rhein Main AFB; Germany during the Viet Nam confict
Class of 1966
Air Force, 3 Years
Served three plus years in the Air Force. Station at Rhein Main AFB; Germany during the Viet Nam confict
Robert Burstein
Class of 1957
Navy, 4 Years
Did 4 active and 12 Reserve. Ended up as LCDR.
Class of 1957
Navy, 4 Years
Did 4 active and 12 Reserve. Ended up as LCDR.
ROBERT F GAGNE
Class of 1954
Navy, 1 Years
RETIRED 1974 FROM RECRUITING DUTY IN RI. RETIRED AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FLEW IN PATROL PLANES IN HAWAII, GUAM, AND THE FAR EAST. SERVED ABOARD CARRIERS ALSO
Class of 1954
Navy, 1 Years
RETIRED 1974 FROM RECRUITING DUTY IN RI. RETIRED AS A CHIEF PETTY OFFICER FLEW IN PATROL PLANES IN HAWAII, GUAM, AND THE FAR EAST. SERVED ABOARD CARRIERS ALSO
RONALD SILVIA
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 31 years active duty--1955-1986. Assigned to B-47E and FB-111A units and Headquarters in the StrategicAir Command. Assigned to the historic 13th Bomb Squadron's B-57G during the Vietnam War (1971-72). Retired in the grade of Colonel.
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
Served 31 years active duty--1955-1986. Assigned to B-47E and FB-111A units and Headquarters in the StrategicAir Command. Assigned to the historic 13th Bomb Squadron's B-57G during the Vietnam War (1971-72). Retired in the grade of Colonel.
RONALD SILVIA
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
ENLISTED 6 OCT 55 WITH BASIC TRAINING AT SAMPSON AFB, NY--ATTAINED RANK OF SSGT PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING AS 2dLT WITH NAVIGATOR RATING ON 23 AUG 61. FLEW w/SAC B-47/FB-111 and PACAF B-57G IN SEA. RETIRED 1 AUG 86 IN GRADE OF COLONEL.
Class of 1954
Air Force, 20+ Years
ENLISTED 6 OCT 55 WITH BASIC TRAINING AT SAMPSON AFB, NY--ATTAINED RANK OF SSGT PRIOR TO COMMISSIONING AS 2dLT WITH NAVIGATOR RATING ON 23 AUG 61. FLEW w/SAC B-47/FB-111 and PACAF B-57G IN SEA. RETIRED 1 AUG 86 IN GRADE OF COLONEL.
Ronald T. Silvia
Class of 1953
Marine Corps Reserve, 2 Years
Served in the USMCR for 2 years as an artilleryman. Also served for 4 years in the USAF as a radio op. Two years with the 38th Air Rescue Sq. at MIsawa and Chitose Japan. Then served with CTANG for 20 years retiring as a SMSGT. 26 years total time served.
Class of 1953
Marine Corps Reserve, 2 Years
Served in the USMCR for 2 years as an artilleryman. Also served for 4 years in the USAF as a radio op. Two years with the 38th Air Rescue Sq. at MIsawa and Chitose Japan. Then served with CTANG for 20 years retiring as a SMSGT. 26 years total time served.
RUDOLPH TRAVASSOS
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
TSGT (RET) AIRCRAFT RADAR TECH.
WESTOVER, MA. - ATHENS, GREECE - MINOT N.D. - THAILAND - MADRID & ZARAGOZA, SPAIN - FAIRCHILD, WA.
Class of 1958
Air Force, 20+ Years
TSGT (RET) AIRCRAFT RADAR TECH.
WESTOVER, MA. - ATHENS, GREECE - MINOT N.D. - THAILAND - MADRID & ZARAGOZA, SPAIN - FAIRCHILD, WA.
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School News
Next Class Reunion - 1953
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Our B.m.c. Durfee High School military alumni are some of the most outstanding people we know and this page recognizes them and everything they have done! Not everyone gets to come home for the holidays and we want our B.m.c. Durfee High School Military to know that they are loved and appreciated. All of us in Fall River are proud of our military alumni and want to thank them for risking their lives to protect our country!