Sachem High School Alumni
Lake Ronkonkoma, New York (NY)

Recent Members
Fiton Kurti | 2011 |
John Schenna | 1981 |
Michael Maio | 1980 |
Michael Vansicklin | 2001 |
Paul Leo | 1990 |
Thomas Cheshire | 1974 |
Tim Tallini Tim Tallini | 2009 |
Wrangler Lyn Gable | 1968 |
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
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