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Archives | Fall 2005
David N. Grayson married Arlene Swern on November 24, 2005. Together, they have four children, one son-in-law and two grandchildren. David has been in private practice since he graduated from New York University Dental School in 1977, and “would love to hear from any of my friends from Roosevelt or anywhere at Harpur.” Smilemkr416@optonline.net.

Adopted by Carl Dashman and Sheryl Skolnick, a son, Franklin Mauricio Skolnick Dashman, in July 2005. Carl writes that Frankie was born February 1, 2005, in Guatemala City; he is the couple’s second son.

Lois Glass and husband Steve Fried ’79 have two daughters, 20 years old and 15.
Graciela M. Chanfrau, JD, is married to Dr. Michael E. Koumas. They have one child, a daughter, who is a student at The Ohio State University
Born to Debra Glickfeld Bang and husband, Michael, a son, Joshua Hunter, July 19, 2005. He joins sister Sara, 17 years old. The family lives in Annandale, Va.
Ken E. Domenech and his wife, Sherri, were expecting their second child in November 2005. He was promoted last year to senior manager-international planning at Global Payments in Atlanta, Ga.

Born to Ari Cohen and wife, Lisa, a son, Zack Carson, April 16, 2004. He joins brothers Max (5 years old) and Sam (4). Ari is director of Global Financial Risk Management at Barclays Capital. The family lives in Hewlett Harbor, N.Y.
Born to Audrey Decker and husband, Geoff Kruczek, a daughter, Sarah Christa Kruczek, October 24, 2005. Audrey is a bank regulatory lawyer with Goodwin Procter LLP in Washington, D.C., and is on leave until April 2006. She would love to hear from classmates at decker_Audrey@hotmail.com. The couple lives in Alexandria, Va.

Born to LeeAnn Friedman and husband, Rhett Lawrence, a daughter, Camille Susan Friedman Lawrence, November 17, 2005.

Born to Ian R. Garrett and wife, Melissa, a daughter, Bridget Pauline, July 5, 2005. She joins sister Hannah (6 years old) and brother Jacob (4). Ian is the associate director of gift planning at Cornell University.

Born to Andrew Weissberg, a son, David, May 26, 2005, in Great Neck, N.Y. Andrew writes that David’s big sister Sarah (3 years old) "enjoys making her baby brother laugh.'
Born to Lori Pepe Albrizio and husband, Dan, a son, Michael Joseph, October 20, 2005. “He was welcomed home by Hurricane Wilma and safely rode out the storm with his parents and grandparents.” The family lives in Weston, Fla.

Gail Beichman married Richard Saul on July 16, 2005. Gail’s daughter, Melissa Amanda Loglisci, was maid of honor and her sister, Robin (Beichman) Helfer ’92, was matron of honor. Alumni in attendance were Sherri Gordon Soliman ’92, Melissa Levy Jacobowitz ’93, Stephanie Horn ’91, Eric Horn ’92, Luci Gabel ’91 and Amy Ring Robinson ’91. Gail and her husband are attorneys and live in East Northport, N.Y.

Born to Doris Dabelstein Cromer and husband, Brian, a son, Matthew Brian, October 17, 2005. Doris is a family physician in Baltimore, Md.

Jill Kaplan was married to Jay Gross on November 20, 2005, in New York City, where she lives and works as a special education teacher. Attending the wedding were Donna Greco-Derby, Sharon Rutman-Ameri, Bridget Quinn-Carey, Jim Carey and Mike Sheptin, all ’91; Danny Ameri ’90; Trini Corban-O’Connor, ’92, and Marcy Stern ’88. Jill would love to hear from old friends.
Born to Kevin Sablich and wife, Jennifer, a son, Blake Evan, July 14, 2005. Blake joins sisters Grace (5 years old) and Caroline (2). Kevin is a director in administration with United Health Services Hospitals in Binghamton, N.Y.; he and his family live in Endicott, N.Y.



Born to Laurie Lowenthal Chess and Jonathan Chess ’93, a daughter, Allison Ann, August 4, 2005. She joins brother Jacob. Laurie is a partner with the law firm of Jones Walker; Jon is an account executive for Pitney Bowes. The family lives in Weston, Fla.

Born to Steve Riegler and wife, Jennie, their second daughter, Emily Larissa, September 20, 2005. Steve is vice president of finance for Newtek Businesses Services, Inc. in New York City. The couple lives in Plainview, N.Y.

Born to Stacey (Shorr) Tatar and husband, Eric, a son, Joshua Benjamin, October 24, 2005. He joins sister Sophie Emily, 3 years old. The family lives in Randolph, N.J. Stacey is a stay-at-home mom and would love to connect with Binghamton friends via email at statar1@optonline.net.

Born to Cynthia Canna and Doug Canna, a son, Cole Peter, September 20, 2005. He joins siblings Laurie (10 years old), Caleb (6) and Leah (4).

Born to Shari Holzman DeLuryea and husband, Edward, a son, Nathan Edward, November 14, 2005. Nathan joins brother Brian (4 years old) and sister, Lisa (2). Shari is a vice president in corporate quality with SunTrust Banks, Inc. The family lives in Atlanta, Ga.
Born to Claudia Mercurio Ducic and her husband, a son, David Alexander, April 5, 2005. David’s older sister, Emilia Sara, was born on July 28, 2002.

Born to Michael Garron and wife, Stephanie, a son, Chad Rein, September 13, 2005. He joins sister Jamie, 3 years old. Michael is a trial attorney practicing on Long Island, N.Y. The family lives in Plainview, N.Y.

Born to Michele Rubinoff Kalotkin and Ed Kalotkin ’92, a son, Aaron Nathan, August 18, 2005. Michele is a speech pathologist and Ed is a doctor of physical therapy, both in private practice. They live in Palisades, N.Y.
Born to Melissa Plumb Kelleher and husband, David, a daughter, Rebecca Lynn, January 14, 2005. The family lives in Tewksbury, Mass.

Born to Lisa Spiegel Yaker and Adam Yaker ’94, a daughter, Eliana Brooke, November 15, 2005. She joins brothers Jared (5 years old) and Benjamin (3). Adam is a pediatrician at Seaford Pediatrics. They live in Dix Hills, N.Y.

Born to Amee Rosenstein Feldman and husband, Gary, a son, Harrison Alexander, July 1, 2005. He joins sister Madeline, 2 years old. The family lives in Oceanside, N.Y.
Born to Ingrid Etienne Humphrey and husband, William, a son, William Barry, in 2004. They live in Charlotte, N.C.

Born to Jon Pierce-Shimomura and wife, Mina, a daughter, Savanna Joy, August 28, 2005. She joins brothers Ocean and Cascade. The family lives in the San Francisco Bay area.
Born to Heather Connelly Christy and Nick Christy, a son, Jack Martin, August 18, 2005. Heather is a software project manager with Apple; Nick is a consultant with IBM. The family lives in New York City.

Born to Marissa Cocozza Carnevale and husband, Frank, a son, Daniel Vincent, December 1, 2005. He joins brother Greyson, 5 years old.
Born to Stephen Edwards and Therese, a daughter, Lucinda Dorothy, July 13, 2005. She joins brother Jackson, 4 years old.

Allison Hassett married Alexander Wohl in Washington, D.C. on October 15, 2005.

Born to Diane Finkelstein Kretchmer and Dr. Michael Craig Kretchmer, a daughter, Lindsay Drew, July 29, 2005. She joins sister Emily Brooke, 15 months. The family lives in Raleigh, N.C.

Born to Michael Memoly and wife, Michelle, a daughter, Kendall Madison, August 2, 2005. He joins sister Lauren Michelle, 2 years old. Mike is a senior manager in the Irvine, Calif., office of Ernst & Young LLP. The family lives in Orange County, Calif.

Born to Kellie Bradley McPoyle and husband, Thomas, a daughter, Meghan Victoria Ann, September 1, 2005. She joins brother Tommy, 3 years old.

Born to Danielle Camilleri Scheg and Nathan Scheg, their second son, Aidan Christopher, October 31, 2005. Nathan is a founding member and vice president of operations at StructuredRisk, Inc.

Matt Stutts married Ann Marie Schaeffler on October 22, 2005 in Centreville, Va. Erin Guild ’95 attended the wedding. Matt is a geographer with the National Park Service, where he works on projects that document and protect historically and culturally significant sites around the country. He is also a part-time fitness instructor and competitive amateur cyclist, competing in U.S. Cycling Federation-sanctioned road races at regional and national events. The couple lives in Washington, D.C.

Born to Barbara Stuart Barosa and Joseph Barosa, a daughter, Nicole Kathryn, September 20, 2005. She joins sister Julianna, 2 years old. The family lives in Hopewell Junction, N.J.

Born to Jennifer Gordon Leopold and husband, Kevin, a son, Bradley Dylan, September 12, 2005. “Tyler Jonathan is happy to be a big brother.”

Dawn Lindgren, MA ’98, married Aaron J. Pratt on July 30, 2005, in Staten Island, N.Y. The bridal party included maid of honor Anna Maguire MA ’03 and bridesmaid Lori Shelman Pitkofsky ’97. Guests included Christine Jascewsky ’90; Stefani Jin ’94; Nancy Ragonese John and Ajo John, both ’95; Kathleen FitzGerald and Grace Lin, both ’96; Robert Pitkofsky ’98; and Joanne Wong Hsieh and Anne Mui, both ’99. The couple lives in Seattle, Wash.

Born to Roberta Fischer Misthal and Marc Misthal, a son, Aaron Joshua, June 9, 2005. Roberta is an associate portfolio manager for Abner, Herrman & Brock Asset Management. Marc is an attorney with Gottleib, Rackman & Reisman. They live in West Orange, N.J.

Born to Pina Maruca Bryden and husband, Cyrus, a son, Cameron Owen, July 10, 2005. The family lives in Charlotte, N.C.

Shelli Fein married Martin Rawlings on October 26, 2003. Their child, Sarah Viola Rawlings-Fein, was born on June 16, 2005. Shelli is information center director at the National Council on Alcoholism and Other Drug Addictions-Bay Area, San Francisco, Calif.

Born to Carrie McAuley Piombino and husband, John, twin daughter and son, Sofia Nicole and Nicholas John, August 11, 2005.

Born to Lori (Sheiman) Pitkofsky and Robert Pitkofsky ’98, a daughter, Hannah Wendy, June 6, 2005. Rob is an associate at Gallo Gefner Fenster, P.C. (Paramus, N.J.) and Lori is a stay-at-home mom (previously a science teacher). The family lives in Washington Township, N.J.

Born to Erin Bennett Roberts and husband, Jason, a daughter, Charlotte Mae, October 9, 2005.

Born to Bree Limpitlaw Shaw and Andrew Shaw, a son, Eli David, June 25, 2005. The family lives in Bridgewater, N.J.

Cindy Taber married Matthew Korenberg on September 4, 2005 in Manhattan, New York City. The wedding party included maid of honor Jennifer Amendolari ’97 and bridesmaids Melissa Cunningham, Sarah Zimmerman Fox, Lisa Hyman Jablonski, Keri Portnoy Greenberg and Kerry Blumenthal Thomas, all ’97. In attendance from ’96 were Roni Nudelman Silver, Chris Jablonski and Marc Grossman; from ’97, Caroline Duntley Rosengarden, Jessica Stern Reinmann, Adam Reinmann, Jana Reinman Grossman, Andrew Silver, David Greenberg, Christopher Epple, Michele Neidich Epple and Russ Thomas; from ’98, Jason Papper; and Craig Brown ’74, ’02. Cindy is an associate at Customs & Trade Law; the couple lives in Manhattan, New York City.

Born to Natalie Grinman Udall and husband, Allen, a daughter, Samantha Hannah, June 13, 2005. She joins sister Veronica Leah, 4 years old. Natalie is a senior operations analyst at New York University Medical Center. The family lives in Brooklyn, N.Y.



Born to Jennifer Rosenbaum Provda and husband, Dore, a son, Aidan Cooper, October 17, 2005.

Lisa Schwartz married Doug Last on September 4, 2005, on Long Island, N.Y. The bridal party included bridesmaid Laura Sarago ’97 and groomsman Eric Rephan ’98. Guests included Ruth Avissar, Brenda Fishman Shatsoff, Heather Flaherty-Payne, Marni Leiva Rachimi, Rachel Mann, Blanca Ramirez Delaney and Lisa Tanzi Rubino, all ’98. The couple lives in New York City.

Lisa A. Natoli is pleased to report that her career as a family and matrimonial law practitioner continues to blossom. In 2005, she was appointed co-chair of the Family and Matrimonial Law Committee, Women’s Bar Association of the State of New York, and was reelected secretary of the Adirondack Women’s Bar Association. Lisa continues to volunteer and provide pro bono counsel to The Legal Project for individuals in need and to the Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services of Saratoga County. She and husband Steve celebrated the birth of their second child, Isabella Mae, on August 25, 2005, joining big sister Abigail. 

Janan Zeibaq married John Robilotta on November 12, 2005.

Born to Laurie (Quinlan) Arias and husband, Ricardo, a son, Ricardo Esteban, November 17, 2005. The family lives in Westtown, N.Y.

Born to Tracy Grossman Garozzo and Scott Garozzo ’98, a son, Nate Etan, November 10, 2005. He joins brother Ben, 2 years old. Scott is a buyer for QVC; Tracy is a stay-at-home mother. The family lives in Kennett Square, Pa.

Born to Sandra Tanowitz Meyers and Adam Meyers ’97, a son, Spencer Harris Meyers, July 22, 2005. They reside in New City, N.Y.

Tina Keefer ’02 and Justin Bingel ’02 were married on August 27, 2005, in North Syracuse, N.Y., where they reside following their honeymoon in Cancun, Mexico. Jeffrey Williams ’02, ’03 attended the wedding.

Born to Brigid Davis-McCarthy and Christopher McCarthy, a daughter, Caitlin Marie, August 30, 2005. The family lives in New Fairfield, Conn.



Hope S. Bender married Matthew Lieber on July 3, 2005. Alumni attending the wedding were Beth Bender Flash, Erin Rosencranse, Rachel Bergman Orenstein, Ilana Boivie and Jonathon Orenstein, all ’01.

Cassandre Henriquez and Drahmane Kaba ’03 were married in Miami, Fla., on August 20, 2005. The couple met at the University seven years ago, and “look fondly on our years there and hope to stay connected to our Alma Mater.”

Keri Sullivan married Timothy McArdle on June 11, 2005. Christopher Lane ’03 was one of two best men, and Jessica Mura ’01 was a guest.

Melissa Romano married Eli Nitskansky on April 17, 2005. The wedding party included Robin Igla ’03. Alumni guests were Jennifer Tullin ’02, Alicia Cascardi ’02, Marianno Pizzo ’03 and Christina Murray ’03. Melissa received her master’s degree in special education from Hunter College in June 2005 and is a special educator at St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Preschool for Children with Multiple Disabilities.

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