Farmingdale High School Alumni
Farmingdale, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Ann Almond | 1961 |
| Bobby Marino | 1974 |
| Bryan Irrgang | 1975 |
| Gary Francis Mott Gary Francis Mott | 1965 |
| Kathleen Kelly | 1963 |
| Matthew Demetriou | 1992 |
| S Ronald Digangi S Ronald Digangi | 1958 |
| Steve Oneder | 1980 |
Military Alumni
Honoring Our Heroes
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Honored Military Alumni
Bruce Howell
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Drafted on January 2, 1968, Spent 6 months in Darmstadt, Germany. Spent my last 12 months in Vietnam. I came home. God bless those souls who did not. God bless the 58,000+ who did not make it home. God bless all of our HERO Volunteers now spread throughout around the world facing Harms Way!
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
Drafted on January 2, 1968, Spent 6 months in Darmstadt, Germany. Spent my last 12 months in Vietnam. I came home. God bless those souls who did not. God bless the 58,000+ who did not make it home. God bless all of our HERO Volunteers now spread throughout around the world facing Harms Way!
Bruce Howell
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted into the Army on January 2nd of 1968. After processing for a few days at Ft. Hamilton in Brooklyn, NY.
My 8 week "Basic Training" was accomplished at Ft Jackson, South Carolina. UGH!
Following "Basic", my AIT training brought me to the Oh So Beautiful, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.! There I learned everything I needed to know relating to Artillery. There I trained for another 8 weeks.
After Graduation at Ft. Sill, I was sent home for 30 days leave prior to before shipping over seas to Damstat, Germany. Great Duty for the next 18 months. (Thank you God)
After serving in Germany for 6 months, I unexpectedly received orders for Vietnam where I was to spend my remaining 12 months of service.
In Vietnam, I spent 6 months at "Bear Cat" base camp located roughly 35 miles south east of Siagon. For my remaining 6 months of service in Vietnam, my unit was moved to Tay Ninh Base Camp located along the Cambodia Border roughly 75 miles north west of Sigon. Not a fun place to be.
.In December of '69, I received orders to fly home for Christmas (December, 1969) where I would receive my honorable discharge and freedom, well earned.
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
I was drafted into the Army on January 2nd of 1968. After processing for a few days at Ft. Hamilton in Brooklyn, NY.
My 8 week "Basic Training" was accomplished at Ft Jackson, South Carolina. UGH!
Following "Basic", my AIT training brought me to the Oh So Beautiful, Fort Sill, Oklahoma.! There I learned everything I needed to know relating to Artillery. There I trained for another 8 weeks.
After Graduation at Ft. Sill, I was sent home for 30 days leave prior to before shipping over seas to Damstat, Germany. Great Duty for the next 18 months. (Thank you God)
After serving in Germany for 6 months, I unexpectedly received orders for Vietnam where I was to spend my remaining 12 months of service.
In Vietnam, I spent 6 months at "Bear Cat" base camp located roughly 35 miles south east of Siagon. For my remaining 6 months of service in Vietnam, my unit was moved to Tay Ninh Base Camp located along the Cambodia Border roughly 75 miles north west of Sigon. Not a fun place to be.
.In December of '69, I received orders to fly home for Christmas (December, 1969) where I would receive my honorable discharge and freedom, well earned.
Bruce Howell
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
January, 1968: Fort Jackson, SC - Basic Training, (2 months)
April, 1968: Fort Sill, Ok = AIT (Artillery Survey) (2 months)
June, 2968: Darmstadt, Germany - Target Acqisition Battalion
Specialist 4th Class
December, 1968: 30 Day Holiday Leave
January, 1969: ;Bear Cat, Viet Nam
Specialist 4th Class
June, 1969: Tay Ninh, Viet Nam "Rocket City"
Specialist 4th Class
December 26: Rotation home / Discharged
Class of 1967
Army, 2 Years
January, 1968: Fort Jackson, SC - Basic Training, (2 months)
April, 1968: Fort Sill, Ok = AIT (Artillery Survey) (2 months)
June, 2968: Darmstadt, Germany - Target Acqisition Battalion
Specialist 4th Class
December, 1968: 30 Day Holiday Leave
January, 1969: ;Bear Cat, Viet Nam
Specialist 4th Class
June, 1969: Tay Ninh, Viet Nam "Rocket City"
Specialist 4th Class
December 26: Rotation home / Discharged
Chuck Drobny
Class of 1968
Army, 6 Years
Infantry Captain served in 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii and 4th Infantry Division in Washington. Deployed to Guam to open and provide provost for refugee camp in 1976. Commissioned from West Point in 1972. Airborne Ranger qualified.
Class of 1968
Army, 6 Years
Infantry Captain served in 25th Infantry Division in Hawaii and 4th Infantry Division in Washington. Deployed to Guam to open and provide provost for refugee camp in 1976. Commissioned from West Point in 1972. Airborne Ranger qualified.
Dave Messler
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Delta 9th infantry, 9th signal Batavian, May 68-May 69.
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Delta 9th infantry, 9th signal Batavian, May 68-May 69.
Ed Norman
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pope AFB, NC, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, England, Germany, Desert Storm.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Pope AFB, NC, Vietnam, Thailand, Taiwan, England, Germany, Desert Storm.
Ed Norman
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 24 years in aircraft maintenance on several different models. Been to Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, England and Saudi during Desert Storm. Been to places that I do not want to return to and have seen things that I don't need to see again. Retired in 1993. Looking back, time went by pretty quickly.Retirement from the Air Force involved mixed emotions. On one hand it was what I did for so many years, and did well. I had job security and a regular paycheck. On the other, I never knew what was coming up that would sent me packing to another place somewhere around the globe away from home. All in all, it was a great experience, met some great people, worked with some great people and learned more than I can now remember.
Class of 1967
Air Force, 20+ Years
Spent 24 years in aircraft maintenance on several different models. Been to Vietnam, Taiwan, Thailand, Germany, England and Saudi during Desert Storm. Been to places that I do not want to return to and have seen things that I don't need to see again. Retired in 1993. Looking back, time went by pretty quickly.Retirement from the Air Force involved mixed emotions. On one hand it was what I did for so many years, and did well. I had job security and a regular paycheck. On the other, I never knew what was coming up that would sent me packing to another place somewhere around the globe away from home. All in all, it was a great experience, met some great people, worked with some great people and learned more than I can now remember.
Gordon Hyle
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Air Force and Navy see links below:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=120945
http://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=524517
Class of 1960
Navy, 20+ Years
Air Force and Navy see links below:
http://airforce.togetherweserved.com/usaf/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=120945
http://navy.togetherweserved.com/usn/servlet/tws.webapp.WebApps?cmd=ShadowBoxProfile&type=Person&ID=524517
James Zilski
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Served most of my time in Germany and the US. I was in the Medical Corp working as a lab tech. I Graduated from Baylor University with Highest Honors and a Associate of Science Degree. I retired from the Army in 1979 and continued work in Labs in Germany and The US.
Class of 1959
Army, 20+ Years
Served most of my time in Germany and the US. I was in the Medical Corp working as a lab tech. I Graduated from Baylor University with Highest Honors and a Associate of Science Degree. I retired from the Army in 1979 and continued work in Labs in Germany and The US.
Joe Tombrello, Major, US Army, Retired
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
ROTC scholarship & distinguished military graduate. Active Regular US Army service from 1974 thru 1994 and 2005-2006. Served in Armor, Air Cavalry and various headquarters assignments throughout the continental USA, Alaska, Europe and Iraq.
Class of 1970
Army, 20+ Years
ROTC scholarship & distinguished military graduate. Active Regular US Army service from 1974 thru 1994 and 2005-2006. Served in Armor, Air Cavalry and various headquarters assignments throughout the continental USA, Alaska, Europe and Iraq.
Kenneth Meyer II
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Lt. Col. Meyer Piloted the C5, T37, T38, KC135
Class of 1986
Air Force, 20+ Years
Lt. Col. Meyer Piloted the C5, T37, T38, KC135
Kenneth Steenbuck
Class of 1964
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Was stationed out of Woods Hole Mass. (Cape Cod) on the Nantucket Light Vessel. and buoy tending ops. Also search and rescue.
Class of 1964
Coast Guard, 4 Years
Was stationed out of Woods Hole Mass. (Cape Cod) on the Nantucket Light Vessel. and buoy tending ops. Also search and rescue.
Luca Francabandera
Class of 1965
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Aviation Electronics Technician
Class of 1965
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Aviation Electronics Technician
Mark Pennecke
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Richard L. Page, USS Iowa, USS South Carolina & USS San Jacinto
Class of 1983
Navy, 20+ Years
USS Richard L. Page, USS Iowa, USS South Carolina & USS San Jacinto
MICHAEL P. BRESNAHAN
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 15 Years
VETERAN OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND ENDURING FREEDOM IN AFGHANISTAN. CURRENTLY SERVING AS A GUNNERY SERGEANT IN THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Class of 1989
Marine Corps, 15 Years
VETERAN OF OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM AND ENDURING FREEDOM IN AFGHANISTAN. CURRENTLY SERVING AS A GUNNERY SERGEANT IN THE MARINE CORPS RESERVE
Michael Quercia
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
USNA
Naval Flight School
1st Force Service Support Group
1st Battalion, 4th Marines
Recruituting Station New York, NY
Class of 1978
Marine Corps, 6 Years
USNA
Naval Flight School
1st Force Service Support Group
1st Battalion, 4th Marines
Recruituting Station New York, NY
Mike Zimmerman
Class of 1989
Navy, 10 Years
Served as an Intel Analysts and Arabic Linguist in ATFP (ANTI-Terrorism Force Protection). Served during Operation Desert Storm.
Class of 1989
Navy, 10 Years
Served as an Intel Analysts and Arabic Linguist in ATFP (ANTI-Terrorism Force Protection). Served during Operation Desert Storm.
Peter Anello
Class of 1973
Army, 14 Years
Served in the active Army from 1973 to 1981 and then the National Guard from 2000 to 2006. I spent a year in Bagdad.
Class of 1973
Army, 14 Years
Served in the active Army from 1973 to 1981 and then the National Guard from 2000 to 2006. I spent a year in Bagdad.
Raymond Petersen
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Quit high school in 1960 to join the Marine Corps, and served four years active duty. Spent 13 months in Okinawa, Japan, and traveled to the Caribbean and around Africa.
Class of 1961
Marine Corps, 4 Years
Quit high school in 1960 to join the Marine Corps, and served four years active duty. Spent 13 months in Okinawa, Japan, and traveled to the Caribbean and around Africa.
Richard Furfuro
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Jet engine mechanic, served 13 monts in Taiwan durring the Viet Nam war
Class of 1963
Air Force, 4 Years
Jet engine mechanic, served 13 monts in Taiwan durring the Viet Nam war
Richard Vargus
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Currently assigned to US Central Command, Chief Law Enforcement Branch. Started in the Marine Corps (72-74) then opted for the Army and attended Officer Candidate School. Retired first time in 1995, became a police officer and returned in 2005. Commanded Iraqi National Police Academy, Det Cdr for CENTCOM PSD, and Customs Operations. LtCol with completion of Air War College, Command and Staff College, Bronze Star for Iraq. Taking care of troops is what its all about.
Class of 1972
Army, 20+ Years
Currently assigned to US Central Command, Chief Law Enforcement Branch. Started in the Marine Corps (72-74) then opted for the Army and attended Officer Candidate School. Retired first time in 1995, became a police officer and returned in 2005. Commanded Iraqi National Police Academy, Det Cdr for CENTCOM PSD, and Customs Operations. LtCol with completion of Air War College, Command and Staff College, Bronze Star for Iraq. Taking care of troops is what its all about.
Robert Dugin
Class of 1960
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
I served 3yrs in the USMC,& 29 yrs US Coast guard Res. Retired MCPO in 2001
Class of 1960
Coast Guard, 20+ Years
I served 3yrs in the USMC,& 29 yrs US Coast guard Res. Retired MCPO in 2001
Robert Dugin
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Served 3 yrs active Duty separated as Cpl E-4, 3yrs res. Served 26 yrs US Coast Guard Res Ret. MCPO E-9 after 9/11 2001
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 3 Years
Served 3 yrs active Duty separated as Cpl E-4, 3yrs res. Served 26 yrs US Coast Guard Res Ret. MCPO E-9 after 9/11 2001
ROBERT Dugin
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 3 Years
SPENT 3 YRS ACTIVE DUTY MARINE CORPS,29 YRS USCG RES RETIRED AFTER 32 YRS.
Class of 1960
Marine Corps, 3 Years
SPENT 3 YRS ACTIVE DUTY MARINE CORPS,29 YRS USCG RES RETIRED AFTER 32 YRS.
Robert G. Losi
Class of 1963
Army, 5 Years
Five years seemed like a long time. Only one was in RVN. Enlisted as a private, dishcarged as a Captain.
Class of 1963
Army, 5 Years
Five years seemed like a long time. Only one was in RVN. Enlisted as a private, dishcarged as a Captain.
robert j. smith
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
join right after high school. Vietnam-veteran 1964-65
Class of 1962
Marine Corps, 4 Years
join right after high school. Vietnam-veteran 1964-65
Robert McLoughlin
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Germany; Bosnia; Kosovo; Kuwait; Iraq; Korea; Hungary.
Bronze Star Recipient
Retired from active service: 2006
Member: Disabled American Veterans, VFW, American Legion
Class of 1984
Army, 20+ Years
Germany; Bosnia; Kosovo; Kuwait; Iraq; Korea; Hungary.
Bronze Star Recipient
Retired from active service: 2006
Member: Disabled American Veterans, VFW, American Legion
Ross Hamilton
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served from January, 1967 to December, 1969. Basic at Ft. Gordon, GA, AIT at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Camp Page (ChunChon), South Korea for one year and Stockerbush Kaserne (Buren), West Germany for 1 1/2 years. "Pay Disbursing Specialist" (Finance Clerk). Spec. 5. Really lucked out missing Viet Nam. Got to see parts of the world that I never would have seen except for military service. G.I. Bill paid for my degree from Hofstra.
Class of 1965
Army, 3 Years
Served from January, 1967 to December, 1969. Basic at Ft. Gordon, GA, AIT at Ft. Huachuca, AZ. Camp Page (ChunChon), South Korea for one year and Stockerbush Kaserne (Buren), West Germany for 1 1/2 years. "Pay Disbursing Specialist" (Finance Clerk). Spec. 5. Really lucked out missing Viet Nam. Got to see parts of the world that I never would have seen except for military service. G.I. Bill paid for my degree from Hofstra.
Terrence W. Reilly (Terry)
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years, two assignments: Lackland AFB and Dyess AFB. Finished up with the rank of Sergeant. Performed Cryptographic maintenance and repair, had a TS (Crypto Access) clearance. Although Vietnam era, never left the states. Served 1969-1973.
Class of 1966
Air Force, 4 Years
4 years, two assignments: Lackland AFB and Dyess AFB. Finished up with the rank of Sergeant. Performed Cryptographic maintenance and repair, had a TS (Crypto Access) clearance. Although Vietnam era, never left the states. Served 1969-1973.
Tony Lucas
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Saw the World,Gulf War Vet.Retired a Sr Chief
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
Saw the World,Gulf War Vet.Retired a Sr Chief
V. Gregory Mish
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
enlisted in 1973....Parris Island, Marine Base 29 Palms, Ca and Embassy Duty, Bogota, Colombia. Grand times
Class of 1971
Marine Corps, 4 Years
enlisted in 1973....Parris Island, Marine Base 29 Palms, Ca and Embassy Duty, Bogota, Colombia. Grand times
Vincent Caruso
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted 20 June '72 discharged 19 June' 75
Army Medical Corp. Walter Reed
Class of 1967
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted 20 June '72 discharged 19 June' 75
Army Medical Corp. Walter Reed
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