Peter Greene

I don't know where to begin,it will probably take me several
e-mails to put it all down-40 years is a long time.

I graduated from American University in 1963 but not as I
expected in International relations but in business. Served
in the USArmy reserves. Got my graduate degree from CCNY in
Finance & Investments.

Went to Wall St first with the FRB NY then as a Investment Analyst with several firms and finally found my calling in Internationally Money Markets. You know, the guys you see on tv screaming on two phones at the same time-that's what I did. Perfect for my personality-I got paid for being nuts for 20 years.

But let me back up. I married my college sweetheart,divorced
after 10 years. Then found my present (and last) wife. We have
been married for 22 years and couldn't be happier. We initially
met in NYC and then moved to San Francisco in 1986 where she is
from originally. We live right in the City and have always enjoyed
the city-life.

We have traveled extensively and own a condo on Maui for 15
years. In 1990 I walked away from Wall St and felt strongly
about giving something back to the community. Thru non-profit
volunteering and working I have worked at/with the SF Zoo &
the SF/ SPCA for 15 years.

Now I spilt my time still volunteering and working with my old
college roommate doing Quantitative and Qualitative analysis of
Conventions.Pay is good and the gigs are only for 3 days at a time
maybe 10 times a year. Additionally, I work during the last three
months of the year doing Health Fairs for Insurance Companies.
Keeps me busy, and I see a lot of Northern California.

I have been blessed throughout my life by good friends and people
who have helped me through the rough spots we all go through.

David Peppis

Forty+ years--are you kidding me? John Mac-what took you so long to put this together?

I graduated Plymouth State College in New Hampshire in 1970 (so it took me a few extra years). I worked in the garment center for 15 years (Wrangler, Jordace, and Calvin Klein). I then went into a family business, collateral loan broker (fancy name for a pawn shop).

I divorced after 16 years of marriage, and have 2 great kids and 1 grandchild. I am currently in a long term relationship of 14 years (life is great).

I stayed best friends with Dave Vittor over the years. It would be great to see you all soon.

Peppy

David Vittor

Hello Fellow Commodores!

Can you believe David Vittor wound up living in Kansas! Let me recount how this all happened.

Graduated SUNY Cortland

Elmont High School - taught History and coached J.V. Lacrosse

Aug. 1968 Joined Joseph E. Seagrams

Jan. 1972 - present Major Brands, Inc. - Kansas City, MO

I have been associated with Major Brands since 1972. The Company is the leading Beverage Alcohol Distributor in the State of Missouri. In 1988 I became a partner. Hard to believe I am in my 35th year with a Company based in Kansas City, MO.

I married a local girl, Ellice. We have three children: Andy - 26, Evan - 23, and Brooke - 18, who will be a freshman this fall at NYU.

I look forward to a Commodore Reunion. By the way, my Commodore jacket is in “mint” condition. It just doesn’t fit the way it used to!

Terry Grace

I graduated from SUC Cortland in 1966. I married Jan Westfall, Ken's sister in Aug '66. I started teaching in Levittown at Gardiners Ave School in 1967. I was drafted during that year and got into the Air Force in Aug 1968. I studied Mandarin Chinese in Monterey, California and went to Taiwan for a year with Jan and our son, John. I was discharged in 1972 and returned to teaching at MacArthur. I worked with Bob LaPolla and Ed Schmitt and was Ed's lacrosse assistant for a few years and then took over the head job. It was weird teaching with our former teachers, but they accepted me and I enjoyed it. I joined the USAF RESERVES IN 1979 and spend 23 years in the reserves. I was called up to active duty during Desert Storm for 4 months. I returned to Gardiners Elem. School and began coaching at the Wheatley School in 1981. I just retired from teaching after 40 year in Levittown. The picture of me in the Adirondack chair was taken last week - the chair was my gift from the staff. The other picture was taken today at Sagamore Hill for the 4th celebration. The three children are my grand children from John. I have another son, Christopher and a daughter, Jennifer. Both are married, no children yet. I was retired just five days when I got a call From Adelphi University with an opportunity to teach in their Phys. Ed program. I will be a part time teacher this fall. I have been teaching part time in the evenings for 4 years at Adelphi. I ran marathons for many years, but now I ride my bike and walk - knees are shot. I stay active and enjoy traveling. I would love to see you guys again for some miniature golf and ping pong. I will keep in touch. Terry Grace

Ray Leitner

Ingrid Leitner, wife of Ray, responded to my letter via e-mail. She stated that Ray passed away in April 2003. I did write back to her, thanking her for responding and asking if she would not mind sending me some details of Ray's life.

Ingrid also wrote that they saw Don Diener in 1996 but does not know his present address.

John McCormick

Jeff Loeb

OK, so 43 years have come and gone. So much to tell, so little time to do it.

I married my high school sweetheart, Shelley Hochstadt, and we have been married for almost exactly 40 years. Sons Mike (38) and Jason (soon 36).

Grad of Penn State University, did some grad work at CW Post, worked for Ernst & Ernst out of college for 9 years and eventually moved to Richmond, VA to take on the Controller's job at Circuit City Stores (Ward's Company when I got there)in 1978. Then came the really good part of my life.

In 1984 Shelley and I moved to Virgina Beach and I joined up with three other guys and opened my own rent to own business. 4 guys became 2 of us. We have 19 stores mostly in Virginia, and several other tag along businesses that have kept me pretty busy. But now I am partially retired. I try to limit my work days to 2 1/2 per week most of the time, and love it!

Y'all (see how southern I have become) can reach me at Jeffloeb@aol.comand I hope that this blog is as successful as I believe it will be.

John McCormick

Forty years later and I have nothing outstanding or outrageous to report. However, I have survived and there is still time. Here is a brief summary of my life so far.

Quit college after my junior year and enlisted in the US Air Force for 3 years and 10 months. I was stationed in Texas, the Philippines ( 2 months in Vietnam) and in Utah. ( Ran into PFC Ray Leitner at the airport at Clark Air Base in the Philippines. He was playing cards, waiting to go to Vietnam.) I returned to college and received my undergraduate degree. Got a job as claim adjuster for insurance company where I worked for five years. Following in the footsteps of Mr. Savage, went back to school under the GI bill and received a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. Worked at Spartanburg County Public Library (SC) and then, starting in 1980 for the New Hampshire State Library, Concord NH. Retired in 2004.

Married for over 33 years to Sharon, an elementary school teacher who just retired this year. Have 2 sons. Mike , married with one son, is an attorney for the state of New York and resides in Syracuse, NY. Matt, after working as a newspaper reporter for three years, is presently living
in Montana, and is headed to University of Alaska at Fairbanks to get his teacher certification.

I still enjoy living, including eating, drinking, skiing, golf, tennis, reading, traveling, the internet, etc.

In 2008 moved to Dunmore PA (adjacent to Scranton) which is two hours from Corning NY where my in-laws live, and 2 hours from the NY area . My brother Dick lives in New Rochelle, my sister Kathy in NYC.