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Name:

Rob Fliegel E-Mail:

Comment:

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Tuesday June 30, 2009 - 03:18pm

Hey David (the)"T"(-shirt man), nice web-site for the Ricker Wear. I was just wondering, do you have pictures of any of the "non XXX-large" stuff? (haha)
Also, did they make you put that sweatshirt on, cause you don't look too thrilled about it. I thought it was a very nice sweatshirt. I think I'll order one for my birthday.
Getting past the big 'five-oh' these days seems to be a milestone in more ways than one. I think I can "gut" it out to 54 (I see you have - hee hee). later Roomie
PS. I see you're raising hell with the ladies on Facebook - you ol' snake -tsss...

Name:

Pat Cunningham E-Mail:

City:

East Syracuse, N.Y. USA

GradYear:

1977

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1527

Monday June 29, 2009 - 03:19pm

Hey, Mr.David Berry "Good Editor?" You need a really good model for the Ricker wear, great stuff. Females.... See you in Maine, August sometime.
Pat Cunningham

Name:

Donna Lutrario Dragotakes E-Mail:

Comment:

1526

Friday June 26, 2009 - 05:51am

I am also finding old Ricker friends on Facebook. Anyone up for meeting at a restaurant in the MA/RI area this summer?

Name:

Donna Lutrario Dragotakes E-Mail:

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Thursday June 25, 2009 - 06:54pm

I'd really like to get together with everyone in the MA area sometime this summer. Maybe we could just meet at a restaurant informally and spend a few hours together?

Name:

Robert Davoli E-Mail:

City:

Lincoln, MA USA

GradYear:

1970

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1524

Monday June 15, 2009 - 10:43pm

I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Tom Battiste. Tom and Sue were
good friends of mine at Ricker and then when i moved to Boston in the
early 1970's Tom and Sue put me up for a couple of weeks while i was
looking for an apartment to rent. We re-connected again in the early
1990's and it was like we had picked up where we left off 25 years
before. Tom will be sorely missed by all of us.
Bob

Name:

Debbe Hueneke E-Mail:

City:

Westport, MA

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1523

Friday June 12, 2009 - 09:08am

When I read Randy's email about Tom the tears of sadness made it difficult for me to respond. I realize now that I needed to wash away the feeling of loss so I could celebrate the man he was. Whenever I would think of Tom the very first thing I could see was that great big smile he always had for everyone he saw. He was the first person I saw back in 1995 when we gathered at the Elks for our first renuion and I knew I was home again. At another point in time we will gather to tell our stories. For Sue, Gerry and your sisters, Randy and the rest of the family know you are all in my thoughts. I am glad you were there with him as he made his journey home. He really was a brother to all.

Name:

Rob Fliegel E-Mail:

Comment:

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Friday June 12, 2009 - 07:52am

David T. you need a good editor - that would be www.commercialscreenprint.com (screenpRint). Good talking to you and Sean last week. - later Fliegs

Name:

David T. Berry E-Mail:

City:

Bangor, Maine United States

GradYear:

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1521

Thursday June 11, 2009 - 01:26pm

Hi everyone, I know it has taken a while to get my web site updated to sell "Ricker Wear." It is all set to go. I'm in the process of talking with the webmaster to put a banner on this site to send you to my website, which is:

www.commercialscreenprint.com

There is an order form on the site that you can print out and order from that. Hope to hear from you. Go Ricker!!

Name:

Jim Brown E-Mail:

City:

houlton, me usa

GradYear:

1967

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

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Wednesday June 10, 2009 - 07:43am

Hi you rickerpeople Im here in the county if you remember me get in touch I heard there may be a reunion this year ....would like to see how we have all aged Jim

Name:

Tim Humphrey E-Mail:

Comment:

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Tuesday June 9, 2009 - 05:14pm

A special Hi to all who toured the Ricker Room today. Dream Big!!!

Name:

Wendell Rones E-Mail:

City:

Montrose, NY US

GradYear:

76-78

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1518

Saturday June 6, 2009 - 10:21pm

WOW! This is amazing!. I am sitting here at work on the net and decided to punch in Ricker and see what would come up. Well I am truly amazed and at a lost for words. What a time! The best of my life! Some will say the birth of a child or their wedding day. For me it was Ricker! Talk about a life changing experience. Everyone from the faculty to the greatest students in the world. I cant remember two weeks ago but I can remember almost everyday of the two years I spent there 31 years ago. Playing basketball and soccer for Frank Lemanski. I had never played soccer before so Joe Mann told me I had to be more agressive. Well the next game I damn near got my ear kicked off. I kept playing however because I fell in love with the game. And Joe Mann? Only one the best Human being I have ever had the pleasure of knowing! Where are you Joe? Paul Clar was my room mate my first year. I can't tell you some of the stunts we pulled. I dont know if the statute of limitations is up. Michael Carlos, Billy Binford, Ponco Gonzalez, Eric Powell,Lamb, Sick dick, John Lucy, Renee Mohammad, Janice Brown, Rico, Mac, Wayne Mosby, Norma Jean Baskerville, Alex Hayes, Jeff Griffin, Smokey, Lafyette Washington (what a name), Sara, Rock man, Tracy, They rigged the voting for home coming king and queen my first year and Tracy and I won. I'm telling you I have great memories. I know I am leaving out other amazing people but I will write again after hearing from you guys and dolls in this great guest book. Oh yeah. I am proud to say that I am an original FRIED EGG!

Name:

Tim Humphrey E-Mail:

Comment:

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Thursday June 4, 2009 - 05:49pm

Hi All,
I just got off the phone talking with Angie. She wants all to know she's
doing fine. She is doing chemo and said she now resembles me a little
bit. Great attitude toward life in general. She has seen the entries and
just hasn't had the time to check on the Ricker website. Talking with
Dick, I was informed that she feels great and would love to hear from
any and all of you. Just thought I would pass this along as so many
have been asking for an update.

Name:

Donna Lutrario Dragotakes E-Mail:

Comment:

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Thursday June 4, 2009 - 06:05am

Are there any Ricker friends in the Cleveland area? I will be there for a meeting next month (July 13-16). At least I might get to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. I miss you all. I didn't know Tom, but what an honor to be remembered so fondly by so many people.

Name:

Joe Spinelli E-Mail:

GradYear:

1971

Comment:

1515

Tuesday June 2, 2009 - 04:02pm

I am truly saddened to hear of the passing of my Brother, Tom Battiste. We spoke while he was in the hospital before he left us, and I am thankful that I had the opportunity to let him know how special he was to me and all the Brothers of Sigma. I always regarded Tom as one of the most unique individuals I had ever met in my life. He was successful in all his endeavors, and I know how much he will be missed by Sue, Randy, Gerry and all of us. Until we meet again, my Brother.

Name:

Seth Magot E-Mail:

City:

Jerusalem, Israel

GradYear:

'69

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1514

Tuesday June 2, 2009 - 07:03am

Sue may you always cherish the memories. Tom will always be with you. Tom was one of those few people who will be missed by everyone.

Name:

Bill Titus E-Mail:

City:

Silver Springs, FL USA

GradYear:

1968

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1513

Monday June 1, 2009 - 08:11am

I am sad to learn of the passing of Tom. He was a fighter so I am sure that the cancer did not win easily. My sincere condolences to Sue.

Name:

Jimbo Keating E-Mail:

GradYear:

1969

Comment:

1512

Monday June 1, 2009 - 07:49am

une 1, 2009
Friends and Brothers:
Becky and I just returned from Tom Battiste’s Celebration of Life at the Chapel Island Reserve, just north of St. Peters, Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. It was an experience we both will always cherish. I would like to share some of it with you.
Tommy’s family, friends and Band members held a moving three day celebration of his passing to the spirit world. In Canada, the MicMac are known as both Mi’kmaq and Mi’kmaw. The funeral was a combination of conventional Catholic and a lot of traditional Mi’kmaq. Highlights included a campfire that was started when Tommy passed on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, constantly tended 24 hours a day by males (mostly tribe members, tho Randy and Matt took their turns, too), and extinguished after his body was removed from his home on Saturday.
The body was viewed for two days in Tommy and Sue’s living room and was never left alone. Sue had a house full of company and a continuous supply of wonderful food, brought in by friends, neighbors and people she didn’t even know. It seemed like everyone wanted to pay their respects to Tommy and to help Sue as well. It was an amazing thing to witness.
Before the funeral, we all gathered with the family at the house for last respects, prayers and a procession to the Salmon River Church. Randy, Bob McGeary (a childhood friend of Tommy’s from Houlton and now living in Sanbornville) and I were given the honor of placing the pall and the American flag on Tommy’s coffin.
During the funeral the Mi’kmaw choir sang in their native language, often with tears streaming down their cheeks; it was beautiful and moving. Outside the church, right after the traditional Catholic service concluded, a young Mi’kmaq man led a burial chant with a snap rattle. Again, very stirring.
From the church, our large group gathered at the Reserve’s recreation center for a community celebration feast and an auction of donated personal treasures and tribal crafts. This amazing tradition is called a Salete’.
Just imagine a youthful photo of the tribal lawyer (Tommy’s nephew) with a crazy haircut, put on the auction block and selling for $131.00!
A large black and white framed poster of Elvis is brought to every Salete’ by a good natured, generous friend of Tom’s nicknamed Elmer Fudd. He told me the Mi’kmaq woman love Elvis, and sure enough, he bought it back for himself through a plant for a final bid of $200.00.
Then picture Jimbo getting jacked up on

Name:

Keith Gunning E-Mail:

City:

Winslow, Maine

GradYear:

1969

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

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Friday May 29, 2009 - 08:34pm

Well. I'm still alive and living in Maine. Raised two great sons, lost a wife and still hanging around. Miss the good times with Sigma and stay in touch with Ed Skeffington.
Looking to retire but... just bought a new Harley so , what the Hell!

Name:

Betty-Ann Burns E-Mail:

City:

Lincolnville, ME

GradYear:

1974

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1510

Friday May 29, 2009 - 05:23pm

My dear Susan and family,
The passing of your husband, Tom, has filled me with great sorry. I have fond memories of Robert (Bob) Burns working with and enjoying Tom's friendship. There was a special bond they had. I share in your loss, as you may know Robert passed on March 18.
Betty-Ann

Name:

Randy Cantwell E-Mail:

GradYear:

1968

School:

Ricker College

Comment:

1509

Friday May 29, 2009 - 02:12pm

Further Update on Thomas Battiste's Obituary can be
also be found at:
http://www.haverstocks.com/Obituaries/45257/
Also it is where you can put words of comfort or
stories about Tom Battiste for the family to read.
Randy

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