IN MEMORIAM

At St. Thomas traditions are valued like the character of the men who emerge from the halls of 4500 Memorial Dr. We honor them, tell stories of the past we remember and endeavor to ensure that those traditions continue for generations to come.

Whether you would like to give a gift to honor a dear friend or someone you admired, or offer a monetary gift in memory of loved one at their passing, at St. Thomas we know these types of gifts are not just about the moment of giving, but about the memories of a lifetime.

Notice of Change for In Memoriam Publication Procedures

In Memory of Our Alumni

During November the Church remembers its deceased members in a special way. In St. Thomas tradition, we will offer prayers for our deceased alumni throughout our Masses in the month of November and their names will be entered into the Book of Remembrance located in the St. Thomas Aquinas Chapel. Deceased alumni from the past year will be remembered by name during the Father-Son mass. Listed below are our Eagle brothers who have passed away in the past year. If we are missing an alumnus who has passed in the last year please here to make a submission.

John J. “Jackie” Burke Jr. ’40
January 19, 2024

Pat Goeters ’48
April 1, 2024

William E. Dendy ’50
April 30, 2024

Joseph W. Gillespie ’50
May 16, 2024

Rev. William H. Irwin, C.S.B. ’50
December 6, 2023

Tony A. Palazzo ’50
May 26, 2024

Barry Smith ’50
January 15, 2024

Sam A. Messina ’51
February 17, 2024

Phillip V. Barletta ’52
December 23, 2024

Wayne A. Habermacher ’52
February 3, 2024

David W. Cooney ’53
December 20, 2023

Ronald J. Fraser ’53
November 15, 2023

William J. Griggs Jr. ’53
May 7, 2024

Anthony R. “Tony” Gullo ’53
June 16, 2024

George W. Strake, Jr. ’53
February 9, 2024

Henri M. de Ybarrondo ’53
March 20, 2024

Leighton F. Young ’55
June 3, 2024

John J. “Jack” Sevcik ’55
March 7, 2024

Col. Elbert M. Marshall Jr. ’56
April 12, 2024

Larry M. Arnim ’57
December 2, 2023

Lawrence C. Ewing ’57
June 3, 2024

Charles L. “Len” Gould, Jr. ’57
November 26, 2023

Charles S. Salerno ’57
August 24, 2023

John Paul Idoux ’58
April 26, 2024

Miguel E. Useche ’58
April 11, 2024

Robert A. Pulido, Sr. ’59
January 28, 2024

Joseph D. Carrabba ’60
March 20, 2024

Joseph C. Cotrone ’60
December 25, 2023

Michael J. Cemo ’63
December 25, 2023

Edwin H. “Hilch” Lindsay ’63
May 29, 2024

Donald C. Earthman ’64
May 29, 2024

Patrick A. Poth ’64
December 11, 2023

Ronald W. Calhoun ’65
November 17, 2023

Paul H. Hesser, III ’65
November 13, 2023

Brett F. Woods ’66
March 5, 2024

Dewitt C. Dunn, III ’67
February 10, 2024

Torrey J. Roberts ’67
March 9, 2024

Robert E. McDonald ’71
April 5, 2024

Dr. John J. Stranahan ’71
May 6, 2024

Timothy R. Rafferty ’74
October 12, 2024

Paul A. Stavinoha ’74
April 14, 2024

John G. Clark ’80
October 5, 2023

Michael H. Wharton ’80
October 2, 2023

Albert R. “Roland” Melchor ’89
December 16, 2023

Henry W. Trigg ’00
March 3, 2024

Kristian William F. Bexar ’07
April 1, 2024

Alexander M. Valencia ’09
November 17, 2023

In Memoriam Submission Form

To all friends & family of our beloved St. Thomas Alumni, we send our deepest condolences to the loss of your loved ones. May your strength prevail to help you through this difficult time. We are sharing in your sorrow with love, friendship, and support. Please share with us if an STH Alumnus, Relative, or Community Member has passed away within the last year by submitting this form below.

Memorial Gifts

Your gift to memorialize a loved one will be acknowledged in the next publication of the St. Thomas High School Community Magazine, the Eagles’ Nest. We will also notify the appropriate family members of this gift.

Memorial Gift Online Donations