MEMORIALS
MAY THEIR MEMORY BE ETERNAL!
 

Charles Alfano

Mary Rose Cameron - November 26th, 2020
Charlie's family and mine go way back.  Our parents were friends growing up together in the Italian community.  Went through St. Paul's and John Carroll with Charlie.  He was always so nice and truly cared about others. He was especially close to his sister Anne. Will miss you Charlie.

Marianne Brandon (Battaglia)

Larry Wells - July 27th, 2019
So tragic a loss that words can't explain.

Marianne added so many Tributes to this website.  We should do the same for her.

Jimmy Bischoff

Rosie Johnson - June 15th, 2019
Jimmy was such a sweet and kind person.  He and I went through elementary school at St. Clement and through John Carroll.  He attended all of our reunions, and enjoyed the time and fellowship with everyone.  
You will be greatly missed, dear friend.
 
Marianne Battaglia Brandon - March 29th, 2019
Jimmy was a wonderful guy! I taught school two years in Talladega and he and I ran into each other often back then. He always had a smile on his face. 

Betsy Cline (Burkowski)

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Mona Smallwood (Chiarella)

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Paul Classen

Kasey Cermak Heidsieck - December 17th, 2018
I remember a sweet, funny boy, and could not have wished for a more wonderful first boyfriend. His mother and I corresponded a bit after his death. Here is what she said about her son, "I believe he tried to make life better for his fellow man in the practice of medicine...you cannot believe the number of people who told me of his loving care and attention to them." Gone from us much too soon.
Larry Wells - December 13th, 2018
Dr. Paul Classen.  One of my very best friends.  I believe he started attending SFX in the 3rd or 4th grade.  I'd sleep over at his house and he'd sleep over at my house.  He and I both were into ham radio,

He and I played little league BB at the JCC.  He played catcher and hit numerous home runs.  He had a great arm.  He got really pissed once when I stole 2nd bse on him, otherwise he had thrown all other base thieves out.  I ended up scoring the go ahead run, BUT he hit a 2 run homer to win the game.  We laughed about that for years.

I went to Auburn and he went to Tennessee.  His dorm room was inside Neyland Stadium.  I co-op'd in Oak Ridge.  I was not allowed to bring a car up there.  I'd ride the Hound Dog home every 2 weeks.  The Greyhound station was walking distance from the UT campus.  I'd get into Knoxville late Sunday and sleep on Paul's concrete dorm floor and then take the early bus to Oak Ridge Monday AM.

I really miss the guy.

Jack Evans

Pat Sullivan - July 27th, 2019
My best childhood friend was Jack. I remember sitting in the choir at St Catherine's at his Dad's funeral when we were in about the 3rd grade (it was the first funeral I was allowed to attend), noticing how lost his Mom looked, and noting too that he sat by himself. Later at home I told my folks, "We have to help him." And of course my Dad stepped in to help parent him and my Mom helped with the other Evans' siblings and Mom. From that day until we started high school Jack usually spent some of his day at our house. He was wicked smart, devoted to my Dad, hard working, creative, and so kind to everyone he encountered. When we went to John Carroll Jack remained my best friend... the person I could always count on to have my back. Because there were only a few of us who came from Pratt City, because we had to travel a distance to school (required a bus transfer), and maybe because we were relieved there were uniforms since we didn't own more than two other sets of clothes, we needed support to thrive. And Jack, perhaps because his Dad's death matured him, was strongest of all. I know he always supported me and pushed me to pursue my best self. 

His too early death was a shock. He was the best person I knew in my youth. I miss him today as keenly as I did when he first departed this earth. I'm sure he has a special place in heaven, and I thank him for helping me strive to be my best self. Thank you, Jack Evans.

Yvonne Maddox Roderick - April 16th, 2019
One of the kindest, deepest, most sensitive, and creative souls I have ever known. Though only 17 when we knew him . . . the depth of his love and character shown through. Looking back on Jack  now in your 60's he seems, I would like to say "timeless" but somehow his soul was even in our 60's. . .  he knew SO much way back then. Not many knew he came to JCHS fresh from seminary . . .  he had been studying to be a priest. And oh would he have made a great one. Although "taken"  from us in his early 20's,  I know Father's merciful arms embraced and welcomed Jack back "home". . . . For He had a Mighty work for Jack to do upsstairs, which I know Jack has served Him well. I know Father and All His Angels are  With Jack till we meet again. "How Wonderful Life is While you are IN the World (of Heaven)" Forever and ever. With much, much love, my friend <3 Thank you for helping open the windows of my soul. :)   Have fun up there!!!
 
Sherri Vacarella - February 16th, 2019
Jack made me laugh.  What a sweet soul~ 

Cecilia Day (Grainger)

Marianne Battaglia Brandon - March 29th, 2019
Cedy was a wonderful person and good friend. Until her suddenly passing away, she, Mary Sharble and I met for dinner a couple of times a year. She was taken too soon and is much missed.
Tommy Jacoby - March 14th, 2019

   Her hair was well-kept and appearance neat.  She was friendly, and had a pleasant smile on her face. She always greeted people with a smile! 

Paulette Sabree (Griffin)

Marianne Battaglia Brandon - March 29th, 2019
Paulette and I were in Home Economics together and I was happy to have renewed our friendship via Facebook. We'd planned to try to get together after all the years, just as she became ill. I am so very sorry that we never had the opportunity for that visit. 

Sammy Gugliotta

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