Colonie Central High School Alumni
Albany, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| DeNeen Micare | 1989 |
| James N Melcher | 1975 |
| Javon Vanfonda | 2018 |
| Ken Bauer Ken Bauer | 1979 |
| Maria Smith | 1989 |
| Paul Deleonardis | 1989 |
| Sheila Sheila Freres | 1989 |
| William Tamaroff | 1989 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
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Honored Military Alumni
Anthony (Tony) Bruner
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Left for boot camp a week after graduation. Earned my commission from the ranks, and finally retired in Virginia in 2005. I now work for the Navy in civil service.
Class of 1978
Navy, 20+ Years
Left for boot camp a week after graduation. Earned my commission from the ranks, and finally retired in Virginia in 2005. I now work for the Navy in civil service.
Bill Harting
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 13 Years
1973 - 1986 Staff Sargent in the USMC, Paris Island boot camp, Camp Lejune, NC. Okinawa Japan, Albany GA, Fremont OH, Camp Pendleton CA. Active today with the Semper Fi Club (Veteran Organization in Atlanta GA).
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 13 Years
1973 - 1986 Staff Sargent in the USMC, Paris Island boot camp, Camp Lejune, NC. Okinawa Japan, Albany GA, Fremont OH, Camp Pendleton CA. Active today with the Semper Fi Club (Veteran Organization in Atlanta GA).
Bill McCabe
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
US Army Security Agency-Top Secret Clearence
Class of 1961
Army, 4 Years
US Army Security Agency-Top Secret Clearence
Bob Brandenstein
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Basic training and Tech School 1979-1980
Served 1.5 yrs at Incirlik Turkey 1980-1981
1.5 yrs Shaw AFB SC 1981-1983
5 yrs Griffiss AFB NY 1983-1988
4yrs Okinawa AB Japan 1988-1992
2yrs Beale AFB CA 1992-1994
4yrs Okinawa AB Japan 1994-1998
1yrs McChord AFB WA998-1999
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
USAF Basic training and Tech School 1979-1980
Served 1.5 yrs at Incirlik Turkey 1980-1981
1.5 yrs Shaw AFB SC 1981-1983
5 yrs Griffiss AFB NY 1983-1988
4yrs Okinawa AB Japan 1988-1992
2yrs Beale AFB CA 1992-1994
4yrs Okinawa AB Japan 1994-1998
1yrs McChord AFB WA998-1999
Charles Bunnell
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
F100, F105 and F4C RADAR TECH
LOWERY AFB, CO 1961-1962
ITAZUKE AFB, JAPAN 1962-1964
GEORGE AFB, CA 1964-1965
Class of 1961
Air Force, 4 Years
F100, F105 and F4C RADAR TECH
LOWERY AFB, CO 1961-1962
ITAZUKE AFB, JAPAN 1962-1964
GEORGE AFB, CA 1964-1965
Craig Morris
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Hanscom AFB, MA 1983-1987
Otis ANG, MA 1987-1993
Kelly AFB, TX 1993-1997
Burlington ANG, VT 1997-2000
Westover AFRB, MA 2000-2007
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Hanscom AFB, MA 1983-1987
Otis ANG, MA 1987-1993
Kelly AFB, TX 1993-1997
Burlington ANG, VT 1997-2000
Westover AFRB, MA 2000-2007
Daniel J Thomas
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Retired at Lieutenant Colonel, US Army 28 years service to include deployments to Germany, Korea, Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan
Class of 1975
Army, 20+ Years
Retired at Lieutenant Colonel, US Army 28 years service to include deployments to Germany, Korea, Iraq, Kuwait and Afghanistan
Darrin Smith
Class of 1992
Army, 16 Years
I'm still in the military. My job is a Combat Engineer in the US Army as a SFC.
Class of 1992
Army, 16 Years
I'm still in the military. My job is a Combat Engineer in the US Army as a SFC.
David N. Clingerman
Class of 1982
Army, 15 Years
Did 8 years Active Duty after graduation and an additional 7 years in the Reserve after that. Met my beautiful wife of over 36 years during advanced training shortly after graduating from basic training.
Class of 1982
Army, 15 Years
Did 8 years Active Duty after graduation and an additional 7 years in the Reserve after that. Met my beautiful wife of over 36 years during advanced training shortly after graduating from basic training.
Donald F Shepard
Class of 1961
Air Force, 31 Years
Retired as a Colonel in Mar 97; assignments included: Chemical and Biological Warfare Intelligence; Lab Associate, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Chemistry Branch; Environics Research (eg, what happens to jet fuel dumped during an emergency?); Chief of the PACAF Oxygen and Fuels Lab, Kadena AFB, Okinawa ( Fuels testing for the SR-71 and U-2 aircraft, Reference Lab for all Aviators' Breathing Oxygen in the Pacific region); US Air Force Academy, Assistant (?) Professor, Dept of Chemistry; Fuels Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (fuels R&D); Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland AFB (Lasers and Imaging; Directed Energy, activities). I am proud to have served with many brilliant, confident, and dedicated military people and proud to have protected my classmates and all other Americans and our allies.
Class of 1961
Air Force, 31 Years
Retired as a Colonel in Mar 97; assignments included: Chemical and Biological Warfare Intelligence; Lab Associate, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Chemistry Branch; Environics Research (eg, what happens to jet fuel dumped during an emergency?); Chief of the PACAF Oxygen and Fuels Lab, Kadena AFB, Okinawa ( Fuels testing for the SR-71 and U-2 aircraft, Reference Lab for all Aviators' Breathing Oxygen in the Pacific region); US Air Force Academy, Assistant (?) Professor, Dept of Chemistry; Fuels Laboratory, Wright-Patterson AFB, OH (fuels R&D); Weapons Laboratory, Kirtland AFB (Lasers and Imaging; Directed Energy, activities). I am proud to have served with many brilliant, confident, and dedicated military people and proud to have protected my classmates and all other Americans and our allies.
Eknauth Persaud
Class of 1989
Marine Corps Reserve, 7 Years
Served from 1990 - 1997, infantry 0311 and jump (airborne).
Class of 1989
Marine Corps Reserve, 7 Years
Served from 1990 - 1997, infantry 0311 and jump (airborne).
George J. Schroeder
Class of 1976
Navy, 22 Years
COMMANDER GEORGE J. SCHROEDER
UNITED STATES NAVY (Retired)
CDR Schroeder is a 1980 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology. He was a Police Officer for the Town of Colonie, New York, prior to being commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1987.
From 1987 to 1991, CDR Schroeder was assigned on active duty to USS SCOTT (DDG-995), Norfolk, VA, as Damage Control Assistant and Communications Officer. He qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer while deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield.
In February, 1991, he left active duty to accept a position as a Criminal Investigator with the United States Marshals Service. CDR Schroeder retired from the United States Marshals Service in March 2012.
From February, 1991 through September, 2002, CDR Schroeder served in four Navy Reserve units: COMNAVSURFGRU, Long Beach, CA; NAVWEPSTA Det. 119, Seal Beach, CA, MIUW-105, Long Beach, CA, and NCAPS Det. 119, Long Beach, CA.
In September, 2002, he reported to Force Protection, Law Enforcement and Physical Security Unit 0176, Naval Base Ventura County, CA. He completed his tour in September, 2004 as Executive Officer. While there, he received the Navy Commendation Medal for his role as OIC of the Navy Reserve Security Detachment for President Ronald Reagan’s funeral detail, Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, CA.
In October, 2004, CDR Schroeder reported to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 55, Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, CA. He served as the OIC of the unit’s Small Arms Training Program detachment.
In February, 2005, He reported as Commanding Officer, NR Navy Security Force, Coronado, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, CA.
In October, 2005, CDR Schroeder reported to his final assignment as Commanding Officer of NR Navy Security Force, Naval Air Facility, El Centro, CA. The unit earned the LCDR Keith Taylor Unit of the Year award in 2006 and 2007 under CDR Schroeder’s command.
CDR Schroeder retired from the United States Navy in January, 2008.
CDR Schroeder’s personal awards include three Navy Achievement Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals and the Meritorious Service Medal.
CDR Schroeder is married and resides in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with his wife, Sharon.
Class of 1976
Navy, 22 Years
COMMANDER GEORGE J. SCHROEDER
UNITED STATES NAVY (Retired)
CDR Schroeder is a 1980 graduate of the State University of New York at Albany with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Criminology. He was a Police Officer for the Town of Colonie, New York, prior to being commissioned through Officer Candidate School in 1987.
From 1987 to 1991, CDR Schroeder was assigned on active duty to USS SCOTT (DDG-995), Norfolk, VA, as Damage Control Assistant and Communications Officer. He qualified as a Surface Warfare Officer while deployed in support of Operation Desert Shield.
In February, 1991, he left active duty to accept a position as a Criminal Investigator with the United States Marshals Service. CDR Schroeder retired from the United States Marshals Service in March 2012.
From February, 1991 through September, 2002, CDR Schroeder served in four Navy Reserve units: COMNAVSURFGRU, Long Beach, CA; NAVWEPSTA Det. 119, Seal Beach, CA, MIUW-105, Long Beach, CA, and NCAPS Det. 119, Long Beach, CA.
In September, 2002, he reported to Force Protection, Law Enforcement and Physical Security Unit 0176, Naval Base Ventura County, CA. He completed his tour in September, 2004 as Executive Officer. While there, he received the Navy Commendation Medal for his role as OIC of the Navy Reserve Security Detachment for President Ronald Reagan’s funeral detail, Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, CA.
In October, 2004, CDR Schroeder reported to Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 55, Naval Air Station, Point Mugu, CA. He served as the OIC of the unit’s Small Arms Training Program detachment.
In February, 2005, He reported as Commanding Officer, NR Navy Security Force, Coronado, Naval Air Station, North Island, San Diego, CA.
In October, 2005, CDR Schroeder reported to his final assignment as Commanding Officer of NR Navy Security Force, Naval Air Facility, El Centro, CA. The unit earned the LCDR Keith Taylor Unit of the Year award in 2006 and 2007 under CDR Schroeder’s command.
CDR Schroeder retired from the United States Navy in January, 2008.
CDR Schroeder’s personal awards include three Navy Achievement Medals, two Navy Commendation Medals and the Meritorious Service Medal.
CDR Schroeder is married and resides in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, with his wife, Sharon.
James Bauer
Class of 1962
Navy, 26 Years
Entered active duty right after graduation, stayed on active duty through 1971. Attended Machinist Mate A School, Sub School and US Army Military Police Supervisors School, served aboard USS Piper, USS Sarda, USS Conger, USS Putnam, spent my Vietnam years in Monte Carlo, Rio and Washington DC... Was assigned to the Armed Forces Police Detachment in Washington DC during both the Martin Luther King riots and the Days Of Rage demonstrations, I was one of the sailors people were stuffing flowers down the barrel of my shotgun. Left active duty and attended American University on the GI Bill, picked up a BSBA and a MBA and stayed in the reserves till I retired in 1988 as a Chief Petty Officer.....
Class of 1962
Navy, 26 Years
Entered active duty right after graduation, stayed on active duty through 1971. Attended Machinist Mate A School, Sub School and US Army Military Police Supervisors School, served aboard USS Piper, USS Sarda, USS Conger, USS Putnam, spent my Vietnam years in Monte Carlo, Rio and Washington DC... Was assigned to the Armed Forces Police Detachment in Washington DC during both the Martin Luther King riots and the Days Of Rage demonstrations, I was one of the sailors people were stuffing flowers down the barrel of my shotgun. Left active duty and attended American University on the GI Bill, picked up a BSBA and a MBA and stayed in the reserves till I retired in 1988 as a Chief Petty Officer.....
James Jones
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Just want to say thank you to all my fellow veterans.
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 6 Years
Just want to say thank you to all my fellow veterans.
Jay Hines
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Supply Sargeant with 17 months overseas during Viet Nam
Class of 1965
Air Force, 4 Years
Supply Sargeant with 17 months overseas during Viet Nam
Jeffrey Lansing
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Electrician's Mate 3rd class, 2 Med. tours with the USS Shreveport LPD-12; Amphib Assault ship.
Class of 1986
Navy, 4 Years
Electrician's Mate 3rd class, 2 Med. tours with the USS Shreveport LPD-12; Amphib Assault ship.
Jeffrey W. Hoke
Class of 1990
Army, 19 Years
Currently still serving in the Army. I will be retiring this year (2015) with 20 years of active duty service. I am in the Transportation Corp (Cargo Specialist). I joined in Nov 1995. I did Basic Training at Fort Knox, Ky. I have been stationed at Fort Eustis, Va, Camp Casey, Korea, Fort Story, Va, I was a recruiter in Baltimore, Md. I have been deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. I will be staying in my current location (Virginia Beach, Va) upon retirement.
Class of 1990
Army, 19 Years
Currently still serving in the Army. I will be retiring this year (2015) with 20 years of active duty service. I am in the Transportation Corp (Cargo Specialist). I joined in Nov 1995. I did Basic Training at Fort Knox, Ky. I have been stationed at Fort Eustis, Va, Camp Casey, Korea, Fort Story, Va, I was a recruiter in Baltimore, Md. I have been deployed to Kuwait and Iraq. I will be staying in my current location (Virginia Beach, Va) upon retirement.
Kenneth D Rabideau
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Went to boot camp at Lackland in Tx,Tech School in Illinois,1st assignment KI Sawyer Michigan Aug68-Mar69,Nakhon Phanom RTAFB Thailand Apr69-Apr70,Barksdale AFB Louisiana May70-Apr72.Was in Base Fuels Distribution and Base Fuels Management Office.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 4 Years
Went to boot camp at Lackland in Tx,Tech School in Illinois,1st assignment KI Sawyer Michigan Aug68-Mar69,Nakhon Phanom RTAFB Thailand Apr69-Apr70,Barksdale AFB Louisiana May70-Apr72.Was in Base Fuels Distribution and Base Fuels Management Office.
Kevin Rembach
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Aircraft Powertrain Repairman, Hanau, Germany
Class of 1976
Army, 3 Years
Aircraft Powertrain Repairman, Hanau, Germany
Marianne Bono Theophilis
Class of 1967
National Guard, 20+ Years
Army, Adjutant General Corps, 42d Infantry Divison, Joint Force Headquarters, 138th MPAD
Class of 1967
National Guard, 20+ Years
Army, Adjutant General Corps, 42d Infantry Divison, Joint Force Headquarters, 138th MPAD
Mark V Viscanti
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was commissioned after graduating from the AFROTC program at RPI. I then spent the first 10 years of my career in the Air Force (1976-1986) flying B-52G's for the Strategic Air Command at Griffiss AFB, NY followed up by training aircrew for Air Training Command at Mather AFB, CA. I left the Air Force in 1986 for the Arizona Air National Guard where I spent the next twenty one years flying KC135's and worked in various wing functions. I retired in Arizona in 2007 after 31 years.
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
I was commissioned after graduating from the AFROTC program at RPI. I then spent the first 10 years of my career in the Air Force (1976-1986) flying B-52G's for the Strategic Air Command at Griffiss AFB, NY followed up by training aircrew for Air Training Command at Mather AFB, CA. I left the Air Force in 1986 for the Arizona Air National Guard where I spent the next twenty one years flying KC135's and worked in various wing functions. I retired in Arizona in 2007 after 31 years.
Matthew Shufelt
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
31m multi-channel communacation operator
Class of 1980
Army, 3 Years
31m multi-channel communacation operator
Nicholas Shellenberger
Class of 2005
Navy, 1 Years
Nuclear Engineer, Electrician, working with nuclear reactors on submarines and carriers
Class of 2005
Navy, 1 Years
Nuclear Engineer, Electrician, working with nuclear reactors on submarines and carriers
Nicholas Webb
Class of 2003
Air Force, 3 Years
Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Military Bomb Squad
Class of 2003
Air Force, 3 Years
Explosive Ordnance Disposal, Military Bomb Squad
Norman Fink
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
US Air Force Dover Delaware, Viet Nam Cameron Bay Flight crew C141, Amarillo AFB Texas
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
US Air Force Dover Delaware, Viet Nam Cameron Bay Flight crew C141, Amarillo AFB Texas
patricia goble (pelton)
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
Have a great time visiting the world
Class of 1974
Army, 4 Years
Have a great time visiting the world
Robert Veith
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Mechanized Infantry (Mortars Platoon)
Entered as the rank of Private First Class
Basic Training & Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia (1984 - 1985)
1st Duty Station:
Schwabach, West Germany (1985 - 1987)
2nd Duty Station:
Fort Knox, Kentucky (1987 - 1988)
Left active service as the rank of Specialist Four under Honorable Discharge
Class of 1981
Army, 4 Years
Mechanized Infantry (Mortars Platoon)
Entered as the rank of Private First Class
Basic Training & Advanced Individual Training at Fort Benning, Georgia (1984 - 1985)
1st Duty Station:
Schwabach, West Germany (1985 - 1987)
2nd Duty Station:
Fort Knox, Kentucky (1987 - 1988)
Left active service as the rank of Specialist Four under Honorable Discharge
Robert Whitten
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Stationed at Camp Pendleton California and Viet Nam.
Class of 1968
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Stationed at Camp Pendleton California and Viet Nam.
Sandy Fiacco
Class of 1963
Army, 6 Years
Captain, U.S. Army Infantry. Rifle company Commander, Vietnam, 1965-66.Awarded Bronze Star.
Class of 1963
Army, 6 Years
Captain, U.S. Army Infantry. Rifle company Commander, Vietnam, 1965-66.Awarded Bronze Star.
Sharon (Thompson) Combs
Class of 1979
Army, 6 Years
Sharon proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of PVT. There wasn't a day that would go by without her stating, that if she could, she would join again. She loved this country with every fiber in her body. She would stand with her hand over her heart for the National Anthem whenever it was on the TV.
Class of 1979
Army, 6 Years
Sharon proudly served in the US Army and was honorably discharged with the rank of PVT. There wasn't a day that would go by without her stating, that if she could, she would join again. She loved this country with every fiber in her body. She would stand with her hand over her heart for the National Anthem whenever it was on the TV.
Sharon Smith Buza
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
1980-1984 Active Duty Navy = Norfolk, VA
Class of 1980
Navy, 4 Years
1980-1984 Active Duty Navy = Norfolk, VA
Steven Rybitski
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
Security Forces member who served from 1993-2014 in Japan, Italy, California, Wyoming and Ohio.
Class of 1989
Air Force, 20+ Years
Security Forces member who served from 1993-2014 in Japan, Italy, California, Wyoming and Ohio.
Thomas Adams
Class of 1970
Air Force, 7 Years
Served 4 years active 9/70 to 9/74. Then 3 years active reserve till 11/77.
Class of 1970
Air Force, 7 Years
Served 4 years active 9/70 to 9/74. Then 3 years active reserve till 11/77.
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