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29 www.baypath.edu IN MEMORIAM Bernice Clark Martin '24 January 14, 2016 Dorothy Latimer Steward Miller '31 January 21, 2015 Joseph L. Conti '35 June 14, 2015 Mary Elizabeth Lee Buckley '37 October 30, 2014 Vasiliki "Bess" Yeanopoulos Jex '39 March 26, 2015 Kathleen "Kay" A. Cavanaugh '41 February 9, 2015 Shirley Rose McCarthy O'Neill '42 March 23, 2015 Edna T. Maleszewski Tomkiel '43 January 14, 2015 Carol Eleanor Bradley Sullivan '49 March 30, 2015 Jacklyn Ruth McCarthy Kuzmeski '55 April 14, 2015 Jean Roxanna Seeley Richards '56 August 14, 2015 Marsha Sheriff Dobie '59 November 6, 2014 Jo-Ann Graziani Taylor '66 April 13, 2012 Judith "Judy" Ann Wilkinson Reeves '65 December 11, 2014 Karen Lee Johnson Hayes '66 July 9, 2014 Jane E. MacKay-Wright '73 April 7, 2014 Anora McKnight Bliss '77 December 6, 2015 Lisa D. Magri Iwanicki '79 November 24, 2014 Laura M. Fugere Tebo '93 February 1, 2015 Maryann L. Severance '01 August 20, 2015 Julie Solzak Wrona '10 January 2, 2015 Amy King '13 February 8, 2016 Elizabeth A. Malcomb Kupan '13 March 3, 2015 Michelle Miller Gardner '14 December 1, 2015 Helen P. Fressola May 14, 2015 Natalie I. Monteiro Godet November 26, 2014 Paul Doherty Founder and senior partner of Doherty, Wallace, Pillsbury and Murphy, Paul Doherty was a true friend and supporter of Bay Path. The Doherty family connection to Bay Path spans generations as Paul's father Louis was a trustee. Husband of Board of Trustees member Dianne Doherty, Paul was a philanthropist and activist in the community. Whether it was mentoring stu- dents, co-founding "Valley Gives," or giving advice to the University, he was always a gentleman and respectful of all. Paul's passion for serving the commu- nity included years of voluntary service. He received many awards for his numerous activities carried out in support of Springfield and the Greater Pioneer Valley, including the Order of William Pynchon, the area's oldest community service recognition award. His loss will be felt throughout western Massachusetts, but the impact of his work will live on. Professor Liana Ciaglo As the Director of Performing Arts, Professor Liana Ciaglo was the consummate artistic professional. Her talent was expansive and she could dance, act, sing, choreograph, and direct. Each year under Li's leadership, students and members of the greater community staged full-scale musical or theater productions. And she was the driving force behind Winterfest, now an annual event. For all these efforts and more, Li always gave it her all, and that will be her lasting legacy. She strived for perfection from her students and set the bar high. It was her belief that through the arts, students would find their voice and confidence. They would discover their potential and go out to make their mark in the world. At the remembrance service held in Mills Theatre, several alumni shared their stories on how Li had influenced their lives, pushing them to reach for more in their personal and professional lives. Her legacy, indeed, has continued. Professor Richard Briotta Students, faculty peers, family and friends can all agree on the two qualities that defined Professor Dick Briotta: his unquenchable curiosity and his skill at conversation. Technology may have re-defined the dynamics of communication, but Dick still embraced the traditional face-to-face give and take. His door was always open for a "good talk" and he relished the debates at faculty lunches. For him, this was the essence of the academic experience—of discussing issues and ideas in a respectful manner that in turn enlightened everyone. The Director of the MS in Communications and Information Management, it was fitting that the University held the "Richard Briotta Talks: Got A Minute?" in October 2015. Fashioned after the TED Talks, several faculty, staff, and alumni presented on topics of their choice. He would be glad to know the conversations still continue. REMEMBERING MEMBERS OF THE BAY PATH COMMUNITY BPW_WinterSpring 2016_final_Layout 1 3/24/16 2:45 PM Page 32

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