In Memoriam
Maureen Anne McCarthy Ghulikian '71
Maureen Ghublikian, 74, of Mashpee, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a protracted battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born in Boston, she graduated from St. Gregory’s High School, earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Boston State College, and later an MBA from Suffolk University. Maureen married John “Jack” R. Ghublikian in 1973, whom she met while teaching at Holbrook Junior High School. Together, they shared 51 years of marriage, raising three children and enjoying travel, boating, golf, and sunsets. Maureen began her career as a math teacher and basketball coach, advocating for pay equity for female coaches, before transitioning into finance. A lover of the arts, she was a regular at the ballet, symphony, and her children’s performances. She also enjoyed swimming, reading, and spending time with friends and family. Maureen is survived by her husband, children, brother, and many dear friends.

Richard T. Craven '70
Richard “Richie” Craven, 76, of Somerville, MA, and previously of Charlestown, MA, passed away on January 5 at Mt. Auburn Hospital. Born in Boston, he was the son of the late Thomas and Rose Craven. Richie grew up in Charlestown, attended St. Catherine’s Parochial School, and graduated from Charlestown High School in 1966. He earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston State College in 1970, where he starred in both hockey and lacrosse, later earning induction into the UMass Boston Athletics Hall of Fame. He led the hockey team to three Codfish Bowl titles and continued playing in the New England Amateur Hockey League for five years after graduation. Richie worked for over 25 years at New England Telephone/AT&T and later for the City of Somerville in Constituent Services. He was a proud member of the 520 Club in Charlestown and a devoted Boston Bruins fan. Richie is survived by his wife, his children and their spouses, a niece and nephew, and beloved golden retriever.

Professor Richard V. Kesseli Jr.
Richard “Rick” Kesseli Jr., 71, of Milton, MA, passed away surrounded by family. Born in Worcester, MA, he grew up in Holden, MA, with his two siblings. A lifelong lover of nature, Rick studied biology at UMass Amherst and later earned a PhD in plant genetics from UC Davis. He became a biology professor at UMass Boston in 1992, chairing the department and inspiring students for over three decades. Rick met his wife, Judy Lieberman, during a road trip to Nova Scotia in 1977. They reunited years later and raised two children, who—along with their partners and a grandson—were his greatest joy. An avid outdoorsman, he biked to work daily, hiked, kayaked, and explored nature worldwide. He volunteered for environmental causes and cherished time with family and friends. Rick’s kindness, principles, and quiet humor left a lasting mark. He will be deeply missed.
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Francisco J. Alarcon ’10
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Rachel A. Barra ’99
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Daniel J. Browne Jr. ’62, G’67
Paul F. Buckley ’89
Patricia A. Buckley Butler ’81
Mary Ellen Cahill ’69
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Carol F. Dewever Campbell ’62
Katherine M. Duffy Carey ’60
Mary E. Casey ’87
Robert J. Cashman ’92
Assad Chamas ’81
Kamran Amjad Choudhry ’24
Barbara A. Watson Clark ’72
Agnes B. Clifford ’68
Michael P. Clifford ’78
John C. Cloherty ’61
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Alice S. Combes ’69
Michael John Connell ’71
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Pamela DeMarco Cronin ’63
Clare Crowell ’94
Janice L. Culkin ’72
Brenda Lee Cuneo ’82
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Maureen McDevitt Curtin ’64
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Maria Joan Dexter ’90
Emiliano Diaz ’70
Dorothy E. DiSciullo ’71
Carol Walsh Dooley ’53
Dolores A. Ziolkowski Doyle ’69
Elizabeth A. Easterly ’71
William Edwards ’82
Yale Fredrick Fineman ’92
Maureen McCarthy Ghublikian ’71
John D. Gibson G’90
Louise C. Gingras G’69
Matthew Goldstein G’16
Joyce M. Grant ’60
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Frances E. Hallice ’76
Kathleen L. Hankinson ’84
Martha Hardiman ’70
Christopher Edward Harding ’85
Gordon J. Hardy ’74
Joseph J. Harzbecker Jr. G’99
Marcia Stimato Head ’67, G’72
Sarah Heller ’77
Julie A. Herra ’97
Maureen A. Higgins ’71
David L. Horn ’67
Benjamin F. Hubbart ’80
Joseph West Johnson III G’79
Mary Kiernan Kane ’59
Robert J. Kelley ’68
Edwin M. Kelly ’78
Eugene F. Kelly G’98
Grace Courtney Kelly ’55, G’70
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Anthony M. Kindamo ’74
Mary C. Kirkpatrick ’69
George A. Landry III ’73
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Paul J. McGrath ’72
James M. McKenna ’85
Kirsten M. McKim ’93
Leslie J. McManus ’87
Gerald A. Meehan ’74
James P. Melzar ’66
Amy L. Miller ’79
Marilyn Alice Mooney ’87
George Edward Noel ’12
Stephen Z. Nonack G’88
John F. O’Keefe ’84
Daniel W. O’Leary ’69
Gordon A. Otis ’80
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Kathleen A. Purvis G’07
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Salvatore J. Salamone ’74
Julian Saleh ’19
William M. Sances ’80
Helen I. Sanders-Dotson ’14
Gary R. Sheehan ’78
Kathleen G. Short ’97
Robert Emmett Skerry Jr. ’74
Robert P. Sloane ’76
Kathleen A. Snow ’65
Clyde J. Steeves ’77
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Walter D. Littell
Marie M. Malloy
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