Sachem High School Alumni
Lake Ronkonkoma, New York (NY)
Recent Members
| Clyde Jessen | 1968 |
| Frank Fargo | 1971 |
| Gail Fitzsimmons | 1980 |
| Jessica Kenney | 1991 |
| Lisa Tortora | 1983 |
| Scott Axelrod Scott Axelrod | 1985 |
| Shane Fasbach | 2019 |
| Susan Roszko | 1967 |
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
Al Martin
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Layed his life down for his country, died in Nam
Class of 1967
Marine Corps, 2 Years
Layed his life down for his country, died in Nam
Anthony S Kolakoski
Class of 1967
Coast Guard, 6 Years
After graduation in 1967 I enlisted in the US Coast Guard and attended Radioman/Communication School in 1968. After completion of communication
school I was assigned to COMGANTSEC/Base San Juan, Puerto Rico. I worked in the communication section and was then
transferred to USCG Cutter Courageous. After
working at SAR/Comm/Patrol I was transferred
to Third District Coast Guard Communication Section/Governors Island, NY in 1970. I completed
my tour of duty there and joined the New York State Police in 1974. I retired in 1995 after 21 years of service.
Class of 1967
Coast Guard, 6 Years
After graduation in 1967 I enlisted in the US Coast Guard and attended Radioman/Communication School in 1968. After completion of communication
school I was assigned to COMGANTSEC/Base San Juan, Puerto Rico. I worked in the communication section and was then
transferred to USCG Cutter Courageous. After
working at SAR/Comm/Patrol I was transferred
to Third District Coast Guard Communication Section/Governors Island, NY in 1970. I completed
my tour of duty there and joined the New York State Police in 1974. I retired in 1995 after 21 years of service.
Arthur E. Meyer
Class of 1967
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1969, served 30 years active & reserve, discharged as a CW4. Joined Army Reserves & did 11 more years active & reserve, CW4, Team Chief in Military Intelligence. Security Manager & Counter TerrorismTrainer Level II.
Class of 1967
Navy Reserves, 20+ Years
Enlisted 1969, served 30 years active & reserve, discharged as a CW4. Joined Army Reserves & did 11 more years active & reserve, CW4, Team Chief in Military Intelligence. Security Manager & Counter TerrorismTrainer Level II.
Basil Ginas
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
Active duty, Supply Specialist served in Turkey, Germany, Utah, NJ, NY, and New Mexico.
Class of 1969
Air Force, 20 Years
Active duty, Supply Specialist served in Turkey, Germany, Utah, NJ, NY, and New Mexico.
Bernard Eterno
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1970, Went to Vietnam in 1971, returned home in 1972.
Class of 1968
Army, 2 Years
Drafted in 1970, Went to Vietnam in 1971, returned home in 1972.
Bob Grant
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
US Naval Submarine Service.
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Engineering School, Orlando, Florida.
Prototype training Balston Spa, NY.
USS Richard B. Russell SSN 687, Vallejo, Ca.
Sub Tender duty San Diego, Ca.
Class of 1980
Navy, 6 Years
US Naval Submarine Service.
Naval Nuclear Propulsion Engineering School, Orlando, Florida.
Prototype training Balston Spa, NY.
USS Richard B. Russell SSN 687, Vallejo, Ca.
Sub Tender duty San Diego, Ca.
BOB MAURO
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
23 YRS ACTIVE DUTY, 2 TOURS VIET NAM, I HONDORUS, 1 ADVANCE PARTY GRANADA, 1 DESERT STORM.
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
23 YRS ACTIVE DUTY, 2 TOURS VIET NAM, I HONDORUS, 1 ADVANCE PARTY GRANADA, 1 DESERT STORM.
Charlie Matranga
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the US Navy with various SEAL Teams for 26 years.
Class of 1987
Navy, 20+ Years
Served in the US Navy with various SEAL Teams for 26 years.
Christopher Lee
Class of 1986
Air Force, 18 Years
Job Titles
Crew Chief Air Force One
Training Manager Presidential Logistics Squadron
Class of 1986
Air Force, 18 Years
Job Titles
Crew Chief Air Force One
Training Manager Presidential Logistics Squadron
Darryl Karp
Class of 1987
Air Force, 6 Years
Served 6 years in Personnel Support Operations. Actively served in support of the initial phases of Desert Shield and Desert Storm from 1987-1993.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 6 Years
Served 6 years in Personnel Support Operations. Actively served in support of the initial phases of Desert Shield and Desert Storm from 1987-1993.
David A. Williams
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted two weeks after high school graduation in July, 1963.Did my basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. From Sept. to Dec. 1963 I took ordinance training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen , Maryland.
Class of 1963
Army, 3 Years
Enlisted two weeks after high school graduation in July, 1963.Did my basic training at Fort Dix, New Jersey. From Sept. to Dec. 1963 I took ordinance training at Aberdeen Proving Grounds, Aberdeen , Maryland.
Domenico Santorufo
Class of 1984
Army, 9 Years
Member of the ARMY National Guard 2001- 2008
ARMY Reserves 2008-Present
306 Engineer Company- Amityville, NY
Class of 1984
Army, 9 Years
Member of the ARMY National Guard 2001- 2008
ARMY Reserves 2008-Present
306 Engineer Company- Amityville, NY
Dorothy (Ross) Moore
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force in 1977 as a Russian Linguist. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I spent 22 Years on active duty and loved every minute of it. I met my husband of 32 years while I was on active duty and I am still very active in the American Legion. I am the District Commander for The Department of Florida, District 17.
Class of 1974
Air Force, 20+ Years
I joined the Air Force in 1977 as a Russian Linguist. This was one of the best decisions I have ever made. I spent 22 Years on active duty and loved every minute of it. I met my husband of 32 years while I was on active duty and I am still very active in the American Legion. I am the District Commander for The Department of Florida, District 17.
doug keltner
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
joined after grad.Took a couple years off then went back in and am still serving. I have been on 4 combat tours so far.
Class of 1989
Army, 13 Years
joined after grad.Took a couple years off then went back in and am still serving. I have been on 4 combat tours so far.
Drew Palmer
Class of 1977
Navy, 10 Years
Machinist Mate Served on both Coast on Destroyers and Carriers. Station on land Cuba, New London, CT. Dam Neck,VA. Long Beach, CA.
Class of 1977
Navy, 10 Years
Machinist Mate Served on both Coast on Destroyers and Carriers. Station on land Cuba, New London, CT. Dam Neck,VA. Long Beach, CA.
Frederick C Brace III, Capt, USAF Ret
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Family Practice Physician Asst. Stationed Wurstmith AFB, Sheppard AFB, Mather AFB, Castle AFB, WP AFB, Comiso AS, Dover AFB
Class of 1972
Air Force, 20+ Years
Family Practice Physician Asst. Stationed Wurstmith AFB, Sheppard AFB, Mather AFB, Castle AFB, WP AFB, Comiso AS, Dover AFB
James E. Fragapane
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Flight deck catapults and aresting gear (launch and recovery) leading supervisor. Division leading petty officer.
Class of 1974
Navy, 20+ Years
Flight deck catapults and aresting gear (launch and recovery) leading supervisor. Division leading petty officer.
Jerry Kurz
Class of 1984
Air Force, 15 Years
Started out in communications for the Air force (ANG) after I returned from college. I stayed there for 10 years and switched to combat search and rescue where i am now. Still enlisted and still love it. I’ve managed to make it around the world in one piece.
Class of 1984
Air Force, 15 Years
Started out in communications for the Air force (ANG) after I returned from college. I stayed there for 10 years and switched to combat search and rescue where i am now. Still enlisted and still love it. I’ve managed to make it around the world in one piece.
John Blessinger
Class of 1976
Air Force, 3 Years
KIA Desert Storm.
Posted by: Ralph Buehler in honor of John
Class of 1976
Air Force, 3 Years
KIA Desert Storm.
Posted by: Ralph Buehler in honor of John
Keith C Pollanen
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force and now a DoD Civilian.
Class of 1987
Air Force, 20+ Years
Retired Air Force and now a DoD Civilian.
Kenneth Caron
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Join the Air Force after graduation in October 1984. Fire Protection Specialist served at Holloman AFB, NM till I transferred to the Air National Guard in 1988 back home on Long Island. For the next 17 yrs I served all over the world and at many states side bases on assignments or training. Member of NASA's Space Shuttle Rescue team at two different Fire Department during my career. Retired as Deputy Chief, Oct 2005. Very proud and honored to serve my country to protect freedom. An experience of a lifetime. Aim High
Class of 1984
Air Force, 20+ Years
Join the Air Force after graduation in October 1984. Fire Protection Specialist served at Holloman AFB, NM till I transferred to the Air National Guard in 1988 back home on Long Island. For the next 17 yrs I served all over the world and at many states side bases on assignments or training. Member of NASA's Space Shuttle Rescue team at two different Fire Department during my career. Retired as Deputy Chief, Oct 2005. Very proud and honored to serve my country to protect freedom. An experience of a lifetime. Aim High
Kevin Woods
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Colonel USAF-Reserves...Military Director of the Air Traffic Services Cell based in Herndon VA
Class of 1980
Air Force, 20+ Years
Colonel USAF-Reserves...Military Director of the Air Traffic Services Cell based in Herndon VA
Marialena Bridges (Mango)
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 22 Years
My graduating class was 1977 but I graduated a year early to join the Marine Corps. I was stationed all over California, Japan, Hawaii, Washington, DC, and retired from Quantico, VA. After I retired I went on to get my Doctorate in Education and was the Counseling Director at Brooke Point High School in Virginia. I am now fully retired and enjoying life to its fullest!
Class of 1977
Marine Corps, 22 Years
My graduating class was 1977 but I graduated a year early to join the Marine Corps. I was stationed all over California, Japan, Hawaii, Washington, DC, and retired from Quantico, VA. After I retired I went on to get my Doctorate in Education and was the Counseling Director at Brooke Point High School in Virginia. I am now fully retired and enjoying life to its fullest!
Mark Anthony Reyes
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an armor crewman in the U.S. Army and later as a registered nurse in the U.S. Navy. I served 21 years with world-wide assignments in Europe, Middle East and the South Pacific.
Class of 1975
Navy, 20+ Years
I was an armor crewman in the U.S. Army and later as a registered nurse in the U.S. Navy. I served 21 years with world-wide assignments in Europe, Middle East and the South Pacific.
Michael Finnegan
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Company clerk US 9MORDINCE CORP Aberdeen Md
Class of 1966
Army, 2 Years
Company clerk US 9MORDINCE CORP Aberdeen Md
Michelle Bissett Pospischil
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller
Petty Officer 2nd Class
Class of 1973
Navy, 4 Years
Air Traffic Controller
Petty Officer 2nd Class
Phil Shernofsky
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Transportation and Logisitics Specialist.
Class of 1983
Air Force, 20+ Years
Transportation and Logisitics Specialist.
Richard Beaudoin
Class of 1966
Air Force, 13 Years
1971 to 1973 was on active duty with assignments in Vietnam, Biloxi Mississippi & Washington DC.
1973 to 1985 Air Force Reserves
Class of 1966
Air Force, 13 Years
1971 to 1973 was on active duty with assignments in Vietnam, Biloxi Mississippi & Washington DC.
1973 to 1985 Air Force Reserves
RICHARD C WILLIAMS
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, ADMIN AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
SENIOR CHIEF PETTY OFFICER, ADMIN AND HUMAN RESOURCES
Richard Williams
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
I joined the Navy in April 1960. Boot Camp was at Great Lakes Illinois. Class A Yeoman School, NTC Bainbridge, Md. Duty Stations: Naval Headquarters, Europe, Kondon, UK; USS SHASTA AE6, HO, Norfolk, VA; Office OF CNO, Washington, DC; Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; 6TH FLEET STAFF, USS LITTLE ROCK CLG4, Gaeta, Italy; Naval Station, Brooklyn, NYC; USS COMPASS ISLAND AG153, Charleston, SC; Staff, Submarine Group SIX, Charldston, SC; Prrsonnel Support Activity, Charleston, SC; USS FRANK CABLE AS40, Charleston, SC. Retired April 1984.
Class of 1959
Navy, 20+ Years
I joined the Navy in April 1960. Boot Camp was at Great Lakes Illinois. Class A Yeoman School, NTC Bainbridge, Md. Duty Stations: Naval Headquarters, Europe, Kondon, UK; USS SHASTA AE6, HO, Norfolk, VA; Office OF CNO, Washington, DC; Naval Station, Guantanamo Bay, Cuba; 6TH FLEET STAFF, USS LITTLE ROCK CLG4, Gaeta, Italy; Naval Station, Brooklyn, NYC; USS COMPASS ISLAND AG153, Charleston, SC; Staff, Submarine Group SIX, Charldston, SC; Prrsonnel Support Activity, Charleston, SC; USS FRANK CABLE AS40, Charleston, SC. Retired April 1984.
Robert Mauro
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
US ARMY 23 years active duty. retired 1993
Class of 1966
Army, 20+ Years
US ARMY 23 years active duty. retired 1993
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