Lots of memories of lunches gone by

We had fun at lunch today at Dooney's.  (Missed you, Judy Harrington -hope all is going well with the house repairs; Hazel Solomon- bring us apple cake next time? :-); Ginny Morales; Doreen Lawrence,  and all who couldn't make it. )

Good to see Marian Weber between travel dates and Joyce Gutelius with a longer drop in than usual ...on her way to lunch with her husband. I had some check-ins. Marge Chodikoff, Roe Jankowski, Paul Ordog...always a pleasure to hear from outliers. :-)

Happy Thanksgiving to all. Cheers!   

 Full Nov 2024 lunch photos collection

Our next lunch date is Monday, December 16th. See you there?

Meanwhile, for a bit of Throwback Thursday aka Memory Lane, here is a collection of some photos of our DEAR luncheons over the years... 

Historic DEAR lunches

Election and Convention

This was the first year in a long time that I didn't work the polls before heading down to Atlantic City for the NJREA convention.

When I woke up the next morning and headed to the general meeting,  the overall feeling in the room was one of concern about the future of our country. 

Charlie Palladino

 Kris Minnix shared the sad news of the passing of our former colleague, Charlie Palladino. May he rest in peace. 

She wrote, "I know he's been retired for a long time, but we all loved him."

https://www.givnish.com/obituaries/Charles-Palladino/#!/Obituary

Condolences and memories

I learned today that John Sacca, husband of our Peg Sacca, passed away on August 19th. I am so sad to hear this news. My condolences to Peg and all the family. May he rest in peace.

https://www.weberfuneralhomeinc.com/obituary/john-sacca-sr

 In looking for some information about Delran I clicked on what I thought was the current DEA website. I was surprised to come across an article from 2014 about the retirement breakfast. Memories...

https://delranea.wordpress.com/2014/06/06/retirement-breakfast-2/

Our next DEAR lunch is scheduled for Thursday, November 14th at Dooney's Pub, Delran at 12:30. I hope to see you there if you are in the area.

Visiting Anne Louis Taylor

Oct.3, 2024 lunch at Dooney's

News and photos

For the annual Retired Association renewal or joining -the form for 2024-2025

So many old DEA photos to peruse I've just come across these nostalgic photos on my computer and I put them in a google photos album to share with you. There are a lot, but you can scan through them at your leisure. I'll bet you find, if not you, at least five people and/or situations you remember fondly from years ago....

Let me know what you think....and feel free to download ones that mean something to you and to share.

Summertime and the Living is Easy

 Our July 11 lunch was fun. 

Around the table: Tom Sallee, Roberta Sallee, Judy Harrington, Kathy Rossell, Marcia Konieczka, Jean Lombardi, Joyce Gutelius, Rosina Anthony, Jimmy Anthony

It was good having Joyce Gutelius and Kathy Rossell join us. We really missed Bruce and Rosemary Smith but hope their cruise is going well.

The big surprise was when my former student (class of '87) Wendy Pfeffer came over to say hi. She looks great!

Our next lunch is scheduled for August 15th. All are welcome!

Think about sharing photos and updating us about how you are and what you've been up to. :-)

June News

 Congratulations to all the recent Delran retirees!

Condolences to our friend and former colleague, Roe Jankowski. Her husband Gary passed away. May he rest in peace.

Ginny Morales has added two names to our contact list for upcoming DEAR friend lunch gatherings - Claire Walters and Rose Forsythe. Welcome!

Speaking of lunches, our next scheduled date is at Dooney's Pub in Delran on Thursday, July 11th. Hope to see you there.

It was good to see everyone yesterday.

Next DEAR Friends gathering

 We're back in business for lunch get togethers.

The next one is set for Wednesday, June 19th. (Dooney's Pub, 12:30).

Congratulations to all new retirees! (Sorry I have to miss this year's DEA Retirement lunch ).

Happy Spring!

 

Bruce's (last?) Moorestown Community Concert was last night.

He introduced the new conductor, a Mt. Laurel teacher named Michelle Gergich.

A (very talented student) guest conductor led the musicians in playing his original piece.

Some people you may recognize were photographed during intermission:

It's Been Awhile...

 Hazel Solomon wrote with sad news. 

I just got a call that my dear friend, Mary Anninos passed away on Fri. She had a really difficult year, having lost her husband Pete several months ago, & then dealing with Covid & pneumonia. She got through it all & was doing ok., but had a fall that took her from us.  She will be missed terribly. 

Can you please post this to your Delran blog?  Thanks

You may remember I posted a few months ago when her husband Pete passed away.

Pete and Mary 

 Mary was a Millbridge teacher and Delran parent. I know those of us who knew and worked with her have good memories and remember her fondly. 

May she rest in peace.  

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FYI 

Frank Pilvalis is recovering from his triple bypass heart surgery.

I recently heard from Anne Louise Taylor, another former Delran teacher (and mother of John Taylor, who was in my first fifth grade class!)  

Have you seen/heard from any of our former colleagues lately? 

I am hoping our DEAR group will get together again once tax season is over.

Here are some photos from our last lunch at Dooney's....in January 2024.