Mark Travis Fuller

Strange - I'm working on a coming of age script and the "List" story is a hard one NOT to include.  I still believe I was the last to see John alive.  We were buddies in Mr. Speakers Metal class - the class Dominick Rizzo made me faint!  When Speaker left the class for a minute Dominick bet me he could make me faint.  Essentially he had me hyperventilate and then wrapped his arms around my chest, squeezed, and knocked the wind outta me.  Speaker found me past out on the floor so I spent the rest of class in the Nurses office.  It was great!   I hated Metal Class.  The next day I asked Dominick to do it again!  R.I.P. Dominick!!!

The day John was killed I was working that god awful 'greeters' desk in Roosevelts foyer right inside the front door.  John came out of the office several periods before the end of the school day and wished me a "Happy Turkey, turkey!"  I asked him what was up, how come he got to leave early?  He told me his family was headed out of town, driving, (Michigan?), for the holiday.  If I'm to believe what we've all read he had quite the physical battle with his father before being killed and dragged to the Ballroom.  I still remember Westfield making the 6:00 news - nationally - the day the bodies were found.   It was such the oddity at the time.  People you knew didn't get murdered - or died, got divorced or were abused by the adults who supposedly loved them.   Nowaday there's not a day goes by without hearing the horrors of such atrocities minute by minute.  R.I.P. John!!!  Yours was the death of innocense.

Frank Scandale

Curious who the reporter is, or which publication? I moved into Westfield not far from the List house the following year and was immediately brought up to speed about the murders from my new friends on North Chestnut Street. Later, I wrote some stories on the case for the now-defunct Daily Journal in Elizabeth as a reporter covering Westfield and the region. Years later, as the paper's city editor, we got the tip how List was captured in an accounting office in Richmond, VA, and then close the loop by sitting in on List's trial. Surreal from beginning to end. 

Bradley West

Joan Cunnick

I was contacted by a reporter from The Star Ledger.  The reporter told me the paper was doing a piece recognizing the 50^th anniversary of the murders.  Since I did not want to be interviewed, I did not keep her name or contact information.  A producer from Glass Entertainment Group in Philadelphia also reached out via email.   At that time, they anticipated producing a podcast with 8 to 10 episodes.  The contact is Carrie Hartman (chartman-ic@glassentertaimentgroup.com).  Again, I did not grant an interview.  Like Brad, this brings back nothing but horrible and very sad memories.  May Alma, Helen, Patty, John and Fred rest in peace.

MaryLou Anderson (Relle)

👍 Thanks for passing the information along Jimbo!

Richard Fromm

This is Richard Fromm some of you called me by a different name because sometimes I was that name hope all is well with everyone still here would like to here from someone that would be great.

Kevin Kelly

Jim Kinsella

Hey Kevin, I hope this note finds you well!

Thanks for the heads up on Coach Horne's passing. While I didn't play for him, I did work for him atMindowaskin Swim Club for several summers. He was a good guy but he was hell to ply against in Volleball at the club

I posted his Obit on the In Memory page

John Howell

Coach Horne's 1971-72 team is iconic: Tim Goski, Scott Novacek, Larry Simmons, Tom Pfeiffer and Steve Reddy. I especially remember Goski and Novacek playing down the street from me at Gumbert. Some of the best players in North Jersey (hence, the state) came to Gumbert for high-intensity pickup games during those summers under the lights, including John Shumate (Elizabeth) and Gary Brokaw (New Brunswick). The weekend games were so popular that Westfield Public Works foreman Bob Kling (remember our old summer job boss, Glen, Tommy?) eventually brought in bleachers for the spectators and kept the lights burning until like around midnight. (I hear it's an ice rink now?)

Daniel Dillon

Good memories of WHS Basketball.  another Goski item, was an all star game we saw where it was NY V NJ and Tim Goski was the star for NY and Ernie Grunfeld was the star for the NY team.  I think he was from Long Island.  Tim lit them up for like 37 points to something over 30 for Grunfeld.  He was one of the most amazing players and ahead of his time.  I agree John, he reminded me of Pistol Pete as well.

Good Times

Dan

Claude von Roesgen

Ernie Parizeau

Claude -- So cool to see familiar faces...How the heck was that almost 50 years ago!  Thanks for posting from one of your friends who was in the remedial french class.  Ernie Parizeau

Leslie Silver (Osher)

WELL DONE!

Steven Solon

Thanks for arranging the 50th for us.  I expect to attend.  Thanks again!

Susan Carroll

Thanks for arranging this, Tom. It sounds like a lot of fun. How do I sign up. Especially for the tour of WHS.

Nancy Gershenfeld

If you are interested in signing up for the 50th reunion dinner in October, contact Diane Dinielli Deegan at alwaysdd57@gmail.com .

Here is Diane's Facebook post from July 1:

Class of 1975 Reunion Update! Still looking for contact info and emails for anyone you know that hasn't gotten an invite. I have also extended the RSVP date through July 30th! Try to dig up info on some classmates that you have been in contact with over the past few years and send me

their contact info, either message me on messenger or email me at alwaysdd57@gmail.com. Thanks everyone for all the support, feedback and help! What an amazing group

Susan Carroll

The 50th Reunion is October 10-12, 2025. Hope to see you there:

Dinner on October 11 at Ferraro's is being organized by Diane Dinelli (now Deegan) Email: Diane Dinielli Deegan at alwaysdd57@gmail.com

A whole weekend of events are planned. What do you think?  Please fill out the brief Planning Survey. and have your opinion count!

Diane Dinielli (Deegan)

Hello all classmates from the Class of 1975.  Some of you may have heard, we are organizing a 50th (wow FIFTIETH!!) Reunion.  

It is set for Saturday October 11 at Ferraros in Westfield!  Would love to from any of you who have not been contacted and are intersted in attending.  I will send you the invite right away.  

We have a pretty decent YES list so far, the more that attend, the more fun it will be.  Right now it is buffet style, with menu selections not yet confirmed.  I will be meeting with the Banquet Manager just after Labor Day to do that.  Working on some entertainment as well.  The room is spacious enought that we may be able to have a DJ to play all of those fabulous hits from 1975.  I have been enjoying them daily through Alexa.  Maybe a little karaoke? 

Right now the cost is set at $100 per person and that is based on a room minum requirement.  If we go beyond that, I am sure we can work on an adjustment.  

Please feel free to email me at alwaysdd57@gmail.com and I'll get right back to you.  

Thank you and I am really looking forward to hearing from so many of you.

Best,

Diane Dinielli

Susan Carroll

Thanks to Mike Gordeuk, '77 I recently learned that in the early 2000's, Westfield was the filming location for the sitcom ED which received good reviews. Here's a clip from the pilot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VaY63HjqEU.  Around 2:55 you'll see Westfield locations appear in the outro.  

Diane Dinielli (Deegan)

Hi all 1975 classmates.  The deadline is coming up quickly for our 50th Reunion.  Open those e-vites and hit WILL ATTEND!!  On or about Septemer 1st I will have the payment account set up and everyone who is attending can take care of business!  Secured a DJ who will be playing all the hits from 1975 and then some!!  It's going to be a fun night cannot wait to see everyone!

Any questions, feel free to email me at alwaysdd557gmail.com.

Best always,

Diane Dinielli

Diane Dinielli (Deegan)

CLASS OF 1975 REUNION UPDATE...i see on the survey page that a small percentage of our classmates have NOT RECEIVED the invite to the Reunion DInner at Ferraro's.  If you are one of them, please please email me, alwaysdd57@gmail.com and I will get the evite out to you stat!
Best, Diane 

Diane Dinielli (Deegan)

CLASS OF 1975 REUNION UPDATE!

THE RSVP DEADLINE DATE IS FAST APPROACHING.  PLEASE CHECK YOUR EMAILS AND RESPOND!

THE MORE THE MERRIER!  IF YOU HAVE NOT RECEIVED THE INVITE, PLEASE JUST EMAIL ME AT ALWAYSDD57@GMAIL.COM AND I'LL GET IT OVER TO YOU. 

FOR THOSE OF YOU HAVE RESPONDED AND ARE ATTENDING, I HAVE SET UP A VENMO ACCOUNT FOR THE $100 PER PERSON PAYMENT:  DIANE DEEGAN @DIANE-DEEGAN-4.  JUST A HEADS UP THE $100 PER PERSON DOES NOT INCLUDE ALCOHOL.  THERE WILL BE A CASH BAR.  THE COST TO HAVE ALCOHOL INCLUDED WAS SOMETHING MANY OF YOU WERE NOT IN FAVOR OF.  JUST TRIED TO APPEAL TO THE MASSES!

IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO ACCESS VENMO, JUST SEND ME AN EMAIL @ALWAYSDD57@GMAIL.COM AND YOU CAN EITHER MAIL A CHECK DIRECTLY TO ME OR WE WILL BE TAKING PAYMENT THE NIGHT OF THE EVENT.

I'D LIKE TO THANK ALL OF YOU FOR THE POSITIVE INPUT AND ASSISTANCE SO MANY HAVE OFFERED FOR THIS EVENT.  I AM LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AND HOPING A GREAT TIME IS HAD BY ALL.  

SEE YOU OCTOBER 11TH!!

BEST, DIANE 

Diane Dinielli (Deegan)

Hi all Class of 1975 classmates!  

It's getting close to the Class of 1975 Reunion Dinner event at Ferraro's on October 11, 2025.

To all who have rsvp'd YES (so many of us, so exiting) Payment for the event has been establshed and here are the only three options

1.  Venmo.  I have set up a Venmo account Diane Deegan @ Diane-Deegan-4 to accept payment this way

2.  Personal check, you can mail directly to me Diane Deegan @ 24 2nd Avenue, Seaside Heights, NJ 08751

3.  Payment at the night of the event. WHen you arrive, see either myself or Felicia Batista and we can get you squared away!

Upon request, I will have available an accounting of the events total costs for anyone to review.

There are no other options for payment.  I saw a message that indicated payments could be sent to Bill Taylor, however, he and I have had the necessary conversation and that option is not available.  

If anyone has any questions at all, please email me at alwaysdd57@gmail.com,  or you can give me a call at 908-310-2827.  Alaways available to take your call.

I am so looking forward to the evening and seeing all of our classmates, FIFTY years later!!!!!!

Best, Diane 

Susan Carroll

Hi, found a treasure trove of memories, courtesy of Tom Willard. I made a slide show of 13 I selected. There are also links to more albums on his Facebook page.  

Check it out: More High School Photos. Could use help with some of the captions, though!

Susan Carroll

Hi Folks,

Our 50th reunion dinner is exactly 1 month away! Has anyone else noticed that our fiftieth anniversary is 2025, exactly fifty years since our 1975 graduation, which transposes the last two years of the birthday year, 1957...The year most of us were born. 

Well, that's proof I did learn something while snoozing in the back of Algebra 1 class. I don't recall my Math teacher's name, but do remember he passed away while I was at Roosevelt. Was it Mr. Geoghegan..or was he the geography teacher?  I do remember going to his funeral (probably my first one). He used to say "Now you're cooking on the front burner." 

Anyway, I digress. The main reason I'm writing today is to encourage you is to reach out to old friends and acquaintances to share memories and spread the word about our 50th reunion!

Let your friends know you're going and see who you might know by registering for the weekend of events that interest you.  Already more than 100 people have RSVP'd Diane Dinielli about the Dinner. And it's filling up fast!  However, the roster of additional events were late to the table, no pun intend. 

All events except the dinner are FREE or pay as you go. But to reserve your spot,  please let us know you're coming. For dinner, Diane requests you pay her directly.   Or, you can send a check into the Reunion account, as we did last reunion. See the schedule of events and payment options here

PS: Deadline to pay via the website is October 1 

All the best,

Susan (aka, Sue/Susie) Carroll