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 Kenneth C. Martin
Kenneth Charles Martin, 82, of Syracuse, passed away April 12, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. Ken was born in Syracuse, New York on September 17, 1943, to Kenneth and Anne (Landi) Martin Sr. He proudly served in the United States Navy for four years, including service on a submarine. Kenneth retired from V&R Tool…
RIP William A. Trotman
William “Bill” A. Trotman passed away peacefully on May 25, 2025, at Exeter Hospital in Hampton, New Hampshire after a lengthy illness. Born in Quincy, Massachusetts, on October 27, 1943, Bill was the son of the late Wilfred and Muriel (Blackmore) Trotman. He was raised primarily in Syracuse, New York, and after graduating from high…
RIP Theardis Martino
Theardis Martino, of Syracuse, departed this life April 24, 2026. Originally from Mims, Florida he made his home in Syracuse, where he became a respected entrepreneur, mentor, and devoted community leader whose impact reached countless lives. Through his wisdom, compassion, and determination, he dedicated himself to uplifting others and strengthening the community he loved so…
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…