World War II veteran Morton Katz ‘51, who celebrated his 105th birthday last spring, was featured in an article by the Hearst Newspapers.
Alumni
Mike Aresco ’76 Honored
The Sports Business Journal named Mike Aresco ’76, who retired in May as commissioner of the American Athletic Conference, among its 2024 Class of Champions: Pioneers & Innovators.
In Memoriam: Peter Bartinik ’67
Peter Bartinik ’67, a former trial attorney in Connecticut, died on October 13, 2024. Read his obituary.
Mike Scott ’15 Joins Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith
Mike Scott ’15 has joined Lesser, Lesser, Landy & Smith, PLLC as an attorney in their personal injury practice area. Scott will operate out of the firm’s Stuart and West Palm Beach offices.
Michael Curley ’13 Joins Brown Paindiris & Scott
Michael Curley ’13 has joined Brown Paindiris & Scott as a Partner in their Estate Planning & Probate practice area. Curley will practice out of the firm’s Glastonbury office.
In Memoriam: Carol Angel ’72
Carol Angel ’72, a writer and editor of law-related publications, died on October 1, 2024. Read her obituary.
In Memoriam: Kevin Murphy ’77
Kevin Murphy ’77, a longtime trial attorney in Connecticut, died on October 11, 2024. Read his obituary.
Alexander J. Grodski ’00 Joins McCarter & English
Alexander J. Grodski ’00 has joined McCarter & English as a Special Counsel at their Hartford office. Grodski joined the firm with several of his colleagues from Burns & Levinson.
In Memorium: Alexander Samor ’64
Alexander Samor ’64, a founding partner of Kleban & Samor, died on October 7, 2024. Read his obituary.
Frank Purcaro ’09 Appointed Assistant Superintendent
Frank Purcaro ’09 has been appointed assistant superintendent of schools in Newtown, Connecticut. The Board of Education confirmed Purcaro’s new role unanimously vote, and he will begin the job in December.