Boys Class of 1968 from John F. Kennedy High School hold reunion
Montreal, October 15, 2025 - Thirty-five members of the Boys Class of 1968 from John F. Kennedy High School in St. Michel reunited on October 10 for a day to reminisce, mingle and celebrate the ties that lasted more than five decades.
Tony Santelli, Gabriel Zaino and Joe Laezza co-chaired the program, looking back on life at this same building on Villeray Avenue when they graduated 57 years ago.
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| The alumni gather in the JFK High Library. |
Frank Cardinal Leo , Metropolitan Archbishop of Toronto John F. Kennedy High School Class of 1988, sent this message. “As an alumnus of John F. Kennedy High School, I offer my best wishes to all gathered today, especially members of the class of 1968,” he wrote. “It is my understanding that this occasion is not solely a reunion of old schoolmates sharing stories of long ago, it is also an opportunity to give back to the school community and support the current students of the school in order to enhance their education - something very noble and heartwarming. While unable to join you on this day, I wish to convey my closeness with the staff, students and alumni at JFK. I have very fond memories of my educational journey at the school and cherish the time spent learning from the staff along with my fellow classmates. May God continue to bless the staff and students past and present at John F. Kennedy High School.”
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| Andy Cafaro and Dr.Salvatore Levasco |
It was interesting to find out what careers these grads pursued. Here is a snapshot of some of them.
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| Dominic Trimarchi |
- Santelli first worked at a travel agency and then served as director of studies for College April Fortier, a travel school.
- Zaino earned his Executive MBA at Penn State University and ran a number of companies.
- Laezza worked in the mining industry as president of Noranda and Falconbridge
- Tony Bambace taught mathematics and while Sebastian Villani spent 47 years teaching world history, economics and ethics at Laurier Macdonald High School.
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| Tony Geloso, shown with former EMSB administrator Gail King, donated some of his products for the event. |
- Tony Geloso and his family own the Geloso Groupe of Companies. It is known for its commitment to excellence in the beverage industry, driven by a rich family heritage and a pioneering spirit. The company has a strong presence in the Canadian market, with its headquarters located in Laval, Quebec. Geloso produces and distributes a variety of alcoholic beverages, including wines, spirits, beers, ciders, and malt-based drinks. The company has a significant international presence, with distribution agreements in Quebec and sales in the U.S. and Canada. Geloso is recognized for its innovation and passion for creating strong brands and has a reputation for offering high-quality products.
- Gary Di Loreto spent 30 years in the banking industry.
- Mario Tirelli was an EMSB/CECM teacher, in-school administrator and a one-time Director General.
- Andy Cafaro was a teacher and a senior administrator at the Centre de services scolaire de la Pointe-de-l ‘Île.
- Salavatore Levasco is a family physician.
- Egidio Fuocco spent 37 years as a teacher.
- Ron Tondino was a teacher for 38 years.
- John Scalia sold advertising for Le Journal de Montréal for more than 30 years.
- Dominic Mazzone was the director of the purchasing department for Wonderbra.
- Vince Santangelo spent 37 years as a buyer for a furniture company.
- Raffael Della Vecchia was a portfolio manager for Scotia Wealth Management.
- Nunzio Tiano was, and remains, a full-time musical performer both solo and via his Millenium Orchestra.
- Nick Di Pietro was an engineer.
