Past Class Notes
Submission Date:
First Name: Gary
Last Name: Staffo
Class Year: 1975
Photo:
Gary T. Staffo DOE HQ Retirement
Note: Gary T. Staffo ’75 (KGCOE) retired on December 31, 2019 after 44 years of federal and private sector service, directing programs in safety, environment, health, security, and emergency management.
Career highlights included the opportunity to provide safety support for NASA on the “return to flight” program after Challenger; the first civilian Safety Environment and Health Officer for the United States Antarctic Program; and the Accident Prevention and Investigation Program Manager for the Headquarters Department of Energy.
December 2019 also blessed him with the birth of a precious granddaughter who provides delight and purpose in his life. He is enjoying his retirement visiting family and friends (especially former RIT roommates, faculty, and staff). He continues his volunteer service with the 99th Bomb Group Historical Society (BGHS), the Little Falls New York Historical Society, and as a docent at the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA). He credits his 5 years at RIT earning his BSIE, working as an RIT audiovisual technician and supervisor, and his co-op experience with Xerox Corporation as laying the foundation for his success. He welcomes contact from his 1970-75 RIT friends, classmates and KG 6th and 7th floor residents.
Career highlights included the opportunity to provide safety support for NASA on the “return to flight” program after Challenger; the first civilian Safety Environment and Health Officer for the United States Antarctic Program; and the Accident Prevention and Investigation Program Manager for the Headquarters Department of Energy.
December 2019 also blessed him with the birth of a precious granddaughter who provides delight and purpose in his life. He is enjoying his retirement visiting family and friends (especially former RIT roommates, faculty, and staff). He continues his volunteer service with the 99th Bomb Group Historical Society (BGHS), the Little Falls New York Historical Society, and as a docent at the National Museum of the United States Army (NMUSA). He credits his 5 years at RIT earning his BSIE, working as an RIT audiovisual technician and supervisor, and his co-op experience with Xerox Corporation as laying the foundation for his success. He welcomes contact from his 1970-75 RIT friends, classmates and KG 6th and 7th floor residents.
Submission Date:
First Name: Jeremiah
Last Name: Thompson
Class Year: 2013
Photo:
Jeremiah Thompson, CFP®
Note: Jeremiah Thompson ’13 (SCB), who was promoted to financial advisor with Kramer Wealth Managers, provides financial planning and investment management services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing community in the U.S.
Submission Date:
First Name: Tom
Last Name: Mancuso
Class Year: 1978,1979,1980,1981
Photo:
Puerto Pensacola student
Note: Tom Mancuso '81 (CCE) is a professional golf teacher at Riverton Golf Club in Rochester, N.Y. He is offering free golf lessons to RIT students, staff, and faculty. Call for an appointment.
Submission Date:
First Name: Jessica
Last Name: Hossack
Class Year: 2018
Photo:
Jess and Matt after their wedding ceremony
Note: Jessica (DeAngelo) Hossack '18 (CHST) and Matt Hossack '18 (KGCOE) got married in July 2022. They met through RIT Athletics seven years ago -- Matt excelled on the lacrosse field, and Jess on the track. Their similar passions for sports and the outdoors drew them together. They married in Caledonia, N.Y., about 25 minutes from RIT, alongside many of their Tiger friends that were in attendance. They are so grateful for RIT bringing them together all those years ago and look forward to a long and happy life together!
Submission Date:
First Name: Sheryl
Last Name: Ross
Class Year: 1971, 1973
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Note: Sheryl Ross '73 (FAA) as been approved to represent the North Central Texas HIV Planning Council at the 2022 USCHA Conference, October 8-11, 2022, at the Puerto Rico Convention Center in Puerto Rico. In her tenure with the Council, Ms. Ross has sat on the Allocations Committee and chaired the positive voices committee. She currently is a member of the comprehensive planning committee. She is extremely excited to participate in this national conference.