Hail to thee, O Alma Mater,
Bright morning star of youth —
May our lives prove yet the glory,
Thy name our badge of truth.
Thy name our badge of truth —
Thy sons shall e’er be true —
Hail to thee, our Alma Mater,
And thine emblem, red and blue.
Rich in years, enwreathed in laurels,
Thy long-sped hopes abound,
And whenever lies the guerdon,
Their sons may still be found.
Their sons may still be found —
Thy sons shall e’er be true —
Striving still for Alma Mater,
And her emblem, red and blue.
“May the flame of knowledge burn brightly while the torch is in our keeping.”
RIP Flora Ann (Aloi) Tassone
Flora Ann (Aloi) Tassone, 82, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at Upstate University Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Syracuse, daughter of the late Biagio and Sara (Coco) Aloi, Flora was an Elementary Teacher in Parish for over 30 dedicated years. Along with her parents, Flora was predeceased by her two aunts,…
News Update from Dick Brown
As a member of the Class of ’61, I was the one who had serious medical issues, resulting in the loss of my appt. to U.S. Coast Guard Academy, in New London/Groton Ct., but went on to S.U. and graduated with business degrees, plus met my wife Kathleen there. My business career was doing Business…
RIP Peter C. Procopio, DDS
Peter C. Procopio, DDS, died on November 20, 2023, at the age of 80 after a brave struggle with pancreas cancer which he tackled with tenacity and dignity. He was born in Syracuse, NY on August 19, 1943, to Carmella Italiano Procopio and Steven Anthony Procopio. Peter was a first generation American who was named…
David Allen Bratt
David Allen Bratt, 80, of Lexington, Kentucky, passed away from complications of COPD on January 27, 2025, at his home in Lexington. David was born on June 10, 1944, to Harry and Grace W. Bratt in Syracuse, New York. Raised in Syracuse, he graduated from Central Technical High School in 1961 and went on to…
RIP William Holmes Wells, Jr. (husband of Donna Rae Hayes Wells)
A Celebration of Life for William Holmes Wells, Jr. (June 6, 1943–October 12, 2024) will be held online via Zoom on June 6, 2025 (what would have been Bill’s 82nd birthday) from 8pm to 11pm Eastern. People are invited to drop in at any time and leave any time. It will be a time of…
RIP Spencer Plavocos
Spencer “Spence” “Papou” Plavocos, 81, passed away on February 28, 2025, at Elderwood at Liverpool, with his loving family by his side. He was predeceased by his parents, Phil and Stella Plavocos and his brothers, George “Big George” Plavocos, and Alexander Plavocos of Wake Forest, NC. Spence graduated from Syracuse Central High School where he…
RIP John R. LaRose
John R. LaRose, 82, of Syracuse and Florida, passed away January 19 at Crouse Hospital. Known to his family as “Jack,” he was born December 6, 1942. He graduated from Syracuse Central Technical High School and earned BS and MS degrees in Education from SUNY Oswego. He taught at Onondaga Central for 33 years teaching…
RIP Marie J. (Kearse) Ace
Marie J. (Kearse) Ace, 82, of Allston passed away peacefully on December 26, 2024, surrounded by 28 loving members of her Boston family that adored her beyond words. She was the Beloved wife of William Ace. Raised by grandparents, Curley and Pokey Kearse. Devoted mother of Billy III, David, Jonathan, and close friends of her…