STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. — Sixty years after Monsignor Farrell High School opened its doors to students in September 1961, alumni and Farrell families and friends, returned for a traditional homecoming weekend that included a student-created float led around the newly dedicated Coach Dennis Barrett Stadium — and a yellow convertible that carried Barrett’s family.
“We are grateful to all of our alumni for coming home,” said Lou Tobacco, president of Monsignor Farrell High School and a member of the graduating Class of 1990. “Exciting things are happening at Monsignor Farrell thanks in large part to their generosity and active engagement. And while we take some time to honor our storied past, we are forging into our very bright future,” he added.
Monsignor Thomas Bergin, center, receives his Vir Fidelis award from Tobacco and Macri. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
50TH REUNION FOR THE CLASS OF 1971
The festivities kicked off on a Thursday when the Class of 1971 gathered to celebrate their 50-year class reunion. More than 100 alums and their significant others — some who flew in from all over the country — enjoyed an evening of ‘70s music and joyful memories as they whiled the evening away in Nicotra’s Ballroom at the Hilton Garden Inn.
From the left, Lou Tpobacco, Larry Unrein, ‘74, and District Attorney Michael McMahon, ‘75, at the Barrett pre game reception. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
Class leaders Pete Dowling and Sal Turchio and a six-member reunion committee worked for more than a year to ensure the success of the evening that included a poignant video remembrance of members of the class who have died.
Debbie and Tim Cummings. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
Kevin Rutledghe and Len Baldassano. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
Pete Kennedy, left, alumni director, and Pete Dowling, reunion committee co-chair. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
Farrell staffers, from the left, Pete Kennedy, Lou Tobacco, Tim Cummings and John Cusick. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
Members of the Monsignor Farrell Class of 1971. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
The fall celebration coincided with Farrell homecoming and the renaming of the Football Stadium for Dennis Barrett who was the football coach of Farrell’s undefeated team in 1970/1971 and who remained close with a number of former players over the years.
New signage commemorating the stadium to Coach Dennis Barrett. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)Staten Island Advance
On Friday, an historic moment for members of the Monsignor Farrell High School family was realized when the former Alumni Stadium Athletic Complex was renamed the Coach Dennis Barrett Stadium before a capacity crowd as the football Lions defeated Xavier High School 41 to 21.
The evening began with a pre-game reception of friends, family, and former players of Dennis Barrett.
Denyse Barrett Flynn, daughter of Dennis Barrett, and Monsignor Farrell President Lou Tobacco. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)Staten Island Advance
Speakers included Coach Barrett’s daughter, Denyse Barrett Flynn, his grandson, Kerry Cosgriff, and close friends.
(Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
Teacher Chris Baldassano, ‘05, enjoys a moment with his children. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
Brian Hall from the Class of 1977, one of Barrett’s former players and a close friend, had “Coach Dennis Barrett Stadium” sandblasted into the base of the granite Lion statue that he donated when the stadium complex was originally built in 2005.
A sense of nostalgia and pride continued into halftime with the homecoming parade. Farrell students of both the art and music programs added to the evening as the school’s marching band lapped the track ahead of a float pulled on a flatbed truck carrying members of the Class of 1971.
The Barrett family during the halftime parade. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)Staten Island Advance
Closing out the parade was another piece of Farrell’s football legacy as members of the undefeated 1971 championship football team were led by Farrell football legend John Quinn, Class of 1972.
From the left, Sal Turchio and Pete Dowling, reunion chairs, ride the float during the halftime parade. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
FARRELL FAMILY FALL FESTIVAL
Then on Saturday morning, Monsignor Farrell High School welcomed current students, alumni, faculty, and prospective students to campus for the first Monsignor Farrell Family Fall Festival, an event that brought families together to enjoy food trucks, pumpkin picking, farmer’s markets, and carnival attractions and activities.
Student Government President Michael Potestio, ‘22, the Farrell Mascot and Chef Eddie Canlon, ‘85. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)Staten Island Advance
The festival also included bocce games played in Monsignor Farrell High School’s bocce complex. Families were treated to a homecoming celebration fitted with limited edition Monsignor Farrell homecoming apparel, apple cider, autumnal treats, and Staten Island’s own Killsboro Brewery beer and sangria garden. Guests were also treated to coffee and doughnuts provided by Country Donuts.
The Parade Float crafted by Farrell students in the Studio Art program. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
VIR FIDELIS BALL
The weekend recognized the leaders who helped shap gthe school. Two cornerstones of the Monsignor Farrell legacy were honored on Saturday evening during at the school’s black-tie affair, The Vir Fidelis Ball hosted at The Vanderbilt in South Beach.
Former teacher, principal, and Board of Trustee chairman Monsignor Thomas Bergin, and current principal Larry Musanti were honored for their decades of service.
The evening, hosted by event co-chairmen Joe Saraceno ‘89, and John Cusick, ‘88, who also serves as the school’s director of Institutional Advancement, began with an invocation from Rev. Dennis Billy of the Class of 1971.
From the left, Pete Ghighliotti, Tim Cummings, Pat McLaughlin, Mike Pirot, and Kevin Ahearn. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
The talents of Monsignor Farrell students were on display, as members of the Farrell Players Dramatic Society Michael Lamorte, ‘22, Patricia McFeeley, and Gabriella Calia entertained with a rendition of Show People. Senior Michael Lamorte addressed alumni with a speech that focused on the importance of a Catholic School education.
From the left, track team coach, George Kochman with Tom and Jill O'Donnell Tormey. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)Staten Island Advance
SUNDAY MASS CELEBRATED BY BISHOP EDMUND WHALEN
Concelebrated by former principal Bishop Edmund Whalen ‘76, and former principal and former Board of Trustee chairman, Monsignor Bergin, a Mass concluded the weekend.
Track team standouts: From the left, Rev. Dennis Billy, Tony DiLodovico, George Kochman and Jim Carbin. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
Donations from Class of 1971 stands at more than $62,000 toward the goal of $100,000, making it the most that Farrell has ever received from any class.
Neighbors Mike and Anne Callaghan, Pete Ghigliotti and Bill Maiorano. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
COMMENTS FROM FARRELL ALUMS
Rev. Dennis Billy, Class of ‘71: “I was very proud of our class and had a very strong sense of the Farrell brotherhood across the generations. I was very impressed by the upgrades to the school, especially the remodeled science labs. We made the right decision when we decided to couple our reunion with the Homecoming weekend.”
From the left, Kevin and McKinnon and Matt and Donna Fitzsimmons. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell)
Joe Ruggiero, Class of ‘71: “I thought the ball was very well choreographed. I particularly was impressed how well they blended the old and the new in celebrating the history of Farrell. Overall, an outstanding event.”
Sal Turchio, co-chair of Reunion Class of 71: “We all share a profound respect, appreciation, and love for Monsignor Farrell, which provided us with a great education inside and outside the classroom. This education was the springboard that resulted in our collective success throughout our collegiate and professional careers. The brothers, priests, lay teachers, and coaches instilled in us many of the values that still guide us today. Coach Dennis Barrett, who was only 10 or 11 years older than most of our classmates when he started his Farrell career in 1967, was a brother/father figure to many of us. His youthful enthusiasm and energy complemented his experience and wisdom that helped make us better people.”
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Bishop Edmund Whalen, Class of ‘76, celebrates mass. (Courtesy/Monsignor Farrell) Staten Island Advance
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