Mike Graduates!

We are proud to let everyone know that Mike graduated last week from Holy Name High School!  I know it is an understatement for all of us to say that TIME FLIES.  Mike is joining RJ in the Fall at Syracuse and will be studying Electrical/Computer Engineering.  He is already busy working two jobs this summer and is also completing his Eagle Service Project to attain the rank of Eagle Scout before he turns 18 in August.  We are very proud of him.   If you are available, we hope that you will join us in celebrating his graduation at our house in Uxbridge on Saturday 6/22 in the afternoon.  All are welcome!  Wishing you all a Happy Summer!  Love, Bob & Jen

SUMMER PARTY SCHEDULE

Here's a collection of upcoming party dates for all to keep in mind:

6/8 Mary Catherine's High School Graduation (Front St)
6/14 Ann's Retirement (Historical Society on Hayden Rowe)
6/22 Mike's high School Graduation (Uxbridge)
7/20 Kathleen and Mike's Engagement (Mystic)
8/17 Sagamore Hoedown

Save the Date - Ann Click is retiring!!

Hi all - We are so happy for my mom as she approaches her retirement in a few weeks. We're ready to celebrate! Many of you already know, but I wanted to officially get the date out there.  We will be having a party to celebrate my mom's retirement on Friday evening, June 14th.  Official evite/invitations to follow. 

Swing dance this Saturday night!!

Hello all - We hope you will join Ann Click this Saturday, April 27th at a swing dance to benefit the
300th Hopkinton Anniversary Celebration. Some of you already have your tickets, but for those who do not - here are the details:

Saturday at 7:30 at the HHS gym.

Featuring the Soft Touch Band and a swing dance demo.

Tickets are $25 per couple and $15 for single ticket.  They can be bought at Colella's, Country Plus, Golden Spoon and Sunnyside Garden.  Or, contact Ann at 508-596-6686.

We hope to see you there!

MIKE’S GRADUATION PARTY! SAVE THE DATE! SAT – 6/22

Mike is graduating from Holy Name High School next month! We are very proud of him and are planning a Family and Friends Graduation Party for Saturday, June 22 at our house – 59 Saratoga Drive, Uxbridge.  Lots of Food, Drink and Fun.  We hope you all will attend.  Please pass this message on if possible.  Thanks!  Love, Bob and Jen

Team McInerney rocks the WORLDs!

The 2013 World Irish Dance Championships were held in Boston this year.  Leslie was part of an “8 Hand” Ceili Dance Team from McInerney School in Worcester (which Mary and Leslie have been part of for many years).  Because of the intense international competition, expectations were not super high.  The girls were mainly excited to get the opportunity to compete in the Worlds.  Like the Florida Gulf Coast Basketball Team, they progressed far beyond most expectations.  Out of more than 100 international teams, they progressed through 3 rounds and were awarded 16^th place!  A huge accomplishment and experience for both Leslie and the school.  We are proud of her and them! -Bob

Jack Nealon makes Freshman HHS baseball team!!

Congrats, Jack!!

 

For anyone that is interested, Jack is selling a coupon card to raise money for the HHS Baseball Program. The card is $20 and is made up of various coupons for places such as Best Buy, Bertucci's, Unos, Zios, Bill's Pizza, the new Bison Burger, Hillers Cleaners, several golf courses, and many other places.

 

They need to be purchased by Wednesday, April 3rd. If you are interested in supporting Jack and the HHS Baseball Program, you can contact him directly at jnealon@hillers.org or Kelly at kellynealon21@gmail.com.

 

Thanks and go Hillers HHS Freshman Baseball Team!

LiveForEvan Marathon Runner Profiles

 

Hello all - check out these profiles of the two runners running for LiveForEvan

 

Boston Marathon runner profile: Brian DeSena and Daniel Sweeney

GateHouse Media, Inc.

Posted: 03/14/2013 4:15 PM

 

Editor's note: The Boston Marathon might not be until April, but thousands of people have already signed up for the big run. We'll print profiles of local runners or local organizations each week.

AGE: 23

RUNNING FOR:LiveForEvan; gives college scholarships in honor of Hopkinton's Evan Girardi who passed away at 21 years old

PROFESSION: DeSena- Advertising media planner; Sweeney - National broadcast media buyer

FUNDRAISING GOAL:$10,000

TOWN: New York, NY; Deer Park, NY

TO DONATE:LiveForEvan, PO Box 845, Hopkinton, MA 01748

COMPLETED MARATHONS:DeSena - one; Sweeney - none


Why are you running for this organization?

DESENA: Evan and I went to Loyola University together and shared a devotion to Boston sports at a campus full of hated Yankees fans. Few people knew about Evan’s condition (congenital heart defect) due to the incredible and happy life he lived. This was the way Evan wanted to live his life. ... Every time I run, I run for Evan. The money we raise goes to a great foundation that helps pay for college for Hopkinton students while keeping Ev’s smile and memory alive.

SWEENEY: (Evan) was my best friend and in our time together he became like a brother. He passed away in our college dormitory in September 2010 and this organization that bears his name helps us to honor him by bringing together all the people whose lives he touched in such a remarkable way and allows each of us to fully commit ourselves to a cause that Evan would be proud of.

Anything else?

DESENA: In 2012, I ran the Boston Marathon for Evan raising money for Children’s Hospital, where Evan frequented due to his condition. On mile 18, I went down and was extremely dehydrated. I was unable to get up on my own and was helped to the sideline where I watched others struggle in the heat. As I was sitting there getting sick, I noticed two guys (Jacko Nealon and Ricky Odell) who I recognized were Evan’s friends from Hopkinton. ... Ricky and Jacko were able to help me walk and get rehydrated. The three of us continued on and finished running the Boston Marathon together. Crossing that finish line as a team was one of the best moments in my life. Evan came through and got us to that finish line.

Beeb's passing

RESTIERI, Edward "Ed" 97, of Largo, FL, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2013 at the Belleair Health Care Center. Ed was born and raised in Dorchester, Massachusetts, the only son of Joseph and Emily (Campana) Restieri. He had two sisters, Frances and Rose who are now both deceased. Ed graduated from Boston English High School and Boston University, Class of 1936 with a degree in banking and finance. His career included positions with the Federal Government and in business management. In 1942 he married the late Ada Maryann (De Innocentis) and they enjoyed 68 years of marriage. They had two daughters, the late Roberta Ann Nealon and Irene DeSisto of Largo, FL. Ed and Ada had two sons in law, Robert T. Nealon of Pocasset, MA and the late Joseph P. DeSisto, Jr. Ed was most proud of his four grandsons, Robert T. Nealon of Uxbridge, MA, Joseph E. Nealon of Hopkinton, MA, Jon P. Nealon of Brooklyn, NY and Jason M. DeSisto of Tampa, FL. Ed and Ada also have 12 great grandchildren. The family would like to thank all of the loving and caring staff at the Heron House of Largo, FL for their care and kindness to Ed since his arrival to Florida in 2010. Cremation will take place. Local arrangements are being handled by Moss Feaster, Largo, FL 727-562-2080. Condolences may be offered at www.mossfeasterlargo.com.

Mary's Habitat Experience

I spent January 6-13 in Lucedale, Mississippi working with Habitat for Humanity.  I went with a group of 22 from Sacred Heart, and over the course of the week we built the majority of a house, worked in a Habitat warehouse, and helped out at an elementary school.  Meeting and working with the family who was to receive the house was amazing, because we all saw it go up together.  A mom, dad, two daughters, and a son now have a sound, awesome house to live in! It was an absolutely incredible experience and was so much fun!  We also got to experience the out-of-this-world southern cooking at every meal (carbs on carbs--we all definitely gained a few), and lovely southern hospitality.  We also got to visit New Orleans, the 9th ward where the levy broke during Katrina, and Bourbon street. I definitely recommend Habitat to everyone.  I would not have been able to go if not for all of your generous donations, which I thank you for with all my heart.  You not only helped me get down there, but you also helped a very deserving family get a new home.  A special thank you to Ann and Tom for organizing the money from the Christmas party, but I appreciate each and every one of your donations.  You guys are the best!!! Love you all<3 span="span">