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David Nieri (Nimrod) Oct. 2018

Glen Cove, New York

Simulation Consultant d/b/a Virtual Planet Services
Commander, US Navy Reserve (Retired)

Mostly retired at present, having spent more than 35 years doing marine simulation and serving for the last 18 years as an independent consultant in the fields of:
- computer simulation, simulator training, simulation software system development
- vessel operations, port and waterway development
- oil/chemical spill response and emergency management training.

Hobbies:
Sailing and kayaking on L.I. Sound, biking, and camping.

Achievements and Activities:
Developed the first simulator-based, Coast Guard-approved 'road-test' for Merchant Marine Shipmasters. Also,
- North Shore Historical Museum, former Board Member and Treasurer
- GC350 Committee organizing events for celebration of Glen Cove's 350th anniversary; member of the History Committee, Logistics Committee, and Chairman of the Time Capsule Commitee
- Glen Cove City Charter Revision Commission, Secretary
- Division Supervisor for Nassau County CERT (Community Emergency Management Team)
- Past Commodore of Glen Cove Yacht Club
- Past President of the L.I. Chapter of NY Maritime College Alumni Association
- Past Chairman of Glen Cove Harbor & Waterfront Commission

Served on numerous committees in the City of Glen Cove including: Master Plan Task Force, Americas' Sail '98 Docks & Logistics Committee, Li Tungsten Superfund Task Force, Waterfront Citizens Advisory Committee, Brownfields Committee.

Married, 2 children, 3 grandchildren

Married for 45 years to the former Peggy Melchione (GCHS Class of '70). We have two children: Alyson and Scott, and three beautiful grandchildren.

 


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Barbara O'Connell (Deceased May 2019)

New York, New York

Senior Vice President in Private Banking Division at the Northern Trust Company of NY. Before becoming a banker, I was an Assistant Dean at SUNY.

Hobbies:
I travel often and am a certified scuba diver. I am enjoying life with friends in Manhattan.

Achievements:
MBA in Finance and Investments
BS in Educational Administration

Single

Barbara O'Connell


Peter Parashes

Narberth, Pennsylvania

Attorney

 

Married, 1 child

Son, Teddy (7).


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Robert Pascucci (E J)

Glen Cove, New York

President of Jobco Incorporated. Builder, real estate developer and owner.

Hobbies:
Skiing and ice hockey.

Achievements:
Licensed Professional Engineer, New York State
Attorney-at-Law, New York State

Married, 4 children

Married to the former Lisa Puntillo. We have four sons: Brian and Mathew (from a prior marriage to Angela Buffa) and Robbie and William.


Arlyne Pincus Eisberg

Plainview, New York

Teacher of French and Spanish in the Oyster Bay/East Norwich School District

Hobbies:
We all participate in various sports: Little League, Soccer and Basketball.

Achievements:
I have been a foreign language teacher (both French and Spanish) at James H. Vernon Middle School for 25 years - survival in a Middle School is a significant achievement!

Married, 2 children

Married for 21 years to Stewart, a Circulation Manager for Newsweek, Inc. Our son, Scott (15) is a student at Plainview-Old Bethpage John F. Kennedy H.S.; our daughter Lindsay (10) attends H.B. Matlin Middle School.

Arlyne and family


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Wendy Platt Olesen

Syosset, New York

Registered Nurse and Director of the United Presbyterian Long Term Home Health Care Program

Hobbies:
Boating, skiing, bike riding, photography and needlework.

Married

Husband, Russell Olesen.

Wendy Platt


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Richard Reynolds

Niskayuna, New York

Employed as a Hydrogeologist by the U.S. Geological Survey for over 25 years, conducting water resource studies throughout New York State.

Hobbies:
While our home is in Albany, we are avid sailors and frequently visit Glen Cove for some quality time on Long Island Sound.

Achievements:
Author and co-author of over 30 scientific papers and reports as a hydrogeologist with the USGS.
Member of the International Association of Hydrogeologists, National Groundwater Association, and the American Geophysical Union.

Married

Married to the former Margaret (Maggie) McGuire (GCHS Class of '70), who works as an Administrative Assistant at Albany Medical College.

Rich and Maggie


Dianne Rogers Bates

Ladson, South Carolina

I had been an automotive title clerk with various dealers since 1970. After moving to South Carolina in 2006 I still continue in the auto field, but now do bookkeeping as well as titling.

Hobbies:
The only hobby I have at the moment is taking care of Jim, who is a double amputee (diabetes) and reading.

Achievements:
12 years with Glen Cove EMS as EMT and many of those years as the Recording Secretary, as well as Vehicle Captain.
Certified EVOC instructor
Received numerous awards from GCPD, GCEMS, and Nassau County
More that 20 years in the choir at 1st Presbyterian Church in Glen Cove. I served as Deacon, Elder and Elder Commissioner for the church.

Married, 2 children

Married to Jim since 1972 and we have two boys, Bill and Tom, both Chefs (have no idea where they got it from) in the Charleston, SC area. The boys traveled to Michigan after Tom graduated in 1997 then on to West Yellowstone, Montana, where Tom stayed till 2006 while Bill went on to the Forida Keys, and then to Charleston, SC.


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Janet Russek Gasowski (May 2018)

Phoenix, Arizona

Pastry Chef, specializing in custom French pastries and cakes

Achievements:
Joe retired in January '98 after 30 years at IBM. I returned to school (after 30 years) and acquired a new career in culinary arts, and am not the Pastry Chef in a French bakery.

 Joe and Janet

Married, 2 children

Joe and I have been married 47 wonderful years. Joe is retired from IBM as a sales manager. I am still working part time as a personal chef.

We have 2 sons, Joseph(46) married to Iveta and they have Sofie (7) and jake(4) and they live in Prague! We get to visit them in Europe. John (45) married to Paige have Anna(12) and Alekzander (8) and they live in Texas . John and Paige are TCU grads.

Joe and I are avid Az. Diamondback baseball fans and have been season ticket holders for 20years. “ Life is Good”

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