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This page is intended for former players to post any information about themselves that they'd like to share with other former players.  It's a way to stay current with former teammates and to also, by putting real names to the years, it will show our current and future Falcons that we do indeed have a long and successful history at Northeast Catholic High School.

 

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2000 - 2009 [Top of Page]

 

2008

Name: Andy Jander

Played : 2004-2007

Position(s): OL/DL

Number: 74

Where is he now? Temple Student

Best memory: 

Too many. When we beat Frankford my Sophmore year. That was are only win that year and it was a real springboard for the program. Also when we beat judge in the playoffs in 2006 for North's first playoff win in Fifty years. Plus being around all the guys and coaches. And Coach Lugo yelling at me all the time because I still don't know what I did wrong haha.

 

2005

Name: Roy Connor

Played : 2001-2004

Position(s): DL

Number: 55

Best memory:  Freshman year Frankford game we won 20-9, My Senior year, Playoffs, Frankford Game, All City Game, Football Banquet. All my years at North were great and filled with memories, meet a lot of good people, friends, and most of all a second family. Freshman year I ran the ball 4 times and got a 2 point conversion against Roman that was pretty funny I will never forget that.. 

 

 

2003

Name: Pat Murphy

Played : 1999-2002

Position(s): Center

Number: 68

Best memory: My junior year, playing in front of the packed stadium at Frankford, the 2001 North-Frankford game is my best memory.  It was the only Frankford game my class won and my first year starting varsity.  Seeing the happiness in the senior's eyes was a great feeling. It would have been nice to have the same feeling my last game as a Falcon. 

Where is he now: Junior at Penn State University, Abington

Additional Info: OL Coach of North Catholic Freshmen team

Email: big-murph-68@comcast.net

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1990 - 1999 [Top of Page]

 

1998

Name: Jim Whitehead

Played : 1994-1997

Position(s): OL/DL

Number: 58

Best memory: My junior year making the playoffs for the first time in ten years, beating Frankford 20-19, senior year making the playoffs and almost beating ryan and being all catholic.
Where is he now: Assistant wrestling coach for North for the past five years. (webmaster's note:  After being an assistant football coach for North Catholic Jim joined the new football staff at Cardinal Dougherty in 2008)

Email: jwhitehead5879@verizon.net
 

1995

Name: Rob McBride

Played : 1991-1994

Position(s): QB

Number: 15

Best memory: Shutting out St. Joe's prep my senior year 13-0. I had two touchdown passes that game. Coach John Quinn cut up the game ball into pieces and gave each player a piece. I still have that piece, and the laces.
Where is he now: Teaching Physical Education and coaching football at Archbishop Spalding H.S. in Severn, MD
Additional Info: Graduated from Western Maryland College in '99 - Exercise Science & Physical Education.....currently studying for National Strength & Conditioning Certification.......Married for 4 years now.....wife - Kari.... son - Riley.... daughter on the way
Email: robmcbride15@msn.com

 

1994

Name: Christopher Kraft
Years Played: 90-93
Position(s): DB
Number: 33
Where Now?:  Pharmaceutical Sales for GlaxoSmithKline.
Favorite Memory: After having a rough season in '92 and upsetting Frankford on Thanksgiving Day 14-12, who eventually went on to become the PLC that year.
Additional Info: Kutztown University BSBA Marketing '98, Long Island University CW Post MBA '03.
Email: chrstphrkrft@yahoo.com

 

1992

Name: Steve Eagland

Played : 1988-91

Position(s): QB

Number: 15

Email: seagland@seic.com

 

Name: Mike Bresnan
Years Played: 90,91
Position(s): TE/ DE
Number: 82
Where is he now?: Lieutenant in Phila. Fire Dept. Engine 52 A Plt.( Harbison &
Van Kirk Sts.
Favorite Memory: Bus driver Ernie (editor's note:  Not that Ernie) backing into pole while arriving at LaSalle to play a game. Underclassmen in back of bus start laughing and Ernie flys out of the driver seat chasing them out the back door of the bus. This while all the yuppie LaSalle fans watch. One Lasalle parent was heard saying bunch of Kensos. I laughed my ass off all through warm ups.
Email: mikebresnan@comcast.net

 

1990

Name: Tom Tankelewicz

Played : 1986-1989

Position(s): QB, WR, DB

Number: 8

Where Now?: I currently live in Holly Springs, NC with my wife and 6 children

Favorite Memory: Beating Frankford in 1989, 28-0, which was the last game played at Temple Stadium.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1980 - 1989 [Top of Page]

 

1989

Name: Nick Rispo

Played : 1985-89

Position(s): DE

Number: 66

Where is he now?: Living in Marlton, NJ, working for L.U. 19 Sheet Metal Workers.  Currently head coaching Marlton Chiefs 70lb football team

Best Memory:  Beating Frankford 28-0 in my last game

Additional Info: My brother Tony '88 also lives in Marlton and is head coach of the 85lb team

Email: nickrispo@vrizon.net

 

Name: Christopher Sapp

Played : 1986-1988

Position(s): TE-G

Number: 84/68

Best Memory:  Senior Year making the playoffs, but losing to Judge by 2 pts.  Playing in front of a packed Frankford Stadium.

Where is he now: Working as a project manager for a local Credit Union

Email: csapp96332@comcast.net

 

 

1988

Name: Bob Ruisch
Played: 1985-87
Position(s): OT
Number: 73
Where is he now?: teaching and coaching football at Parkland High School in Allentown - 5 children - all boys
Favorite Memory: honestly there's not one single memory that sticks out, but I got to play alongside some of the greatest people I'll ever know in my life.

Email: rjruisch@ptd.net

Name: Tony Rispo
Played: 1984-87
Position(s): DE
Number: 53
Where is he now?: Living in Marlton, NJ. Head Coaching 85lb Marlton Chiefs Football, South Jersey Black Storm Lacrosse Board Member
Favorite Memory: Bus rides to/from games with Father Howarth. Making Playoffs my Junior year.

Email: tprispo4@comcast.net

 

 

1985

Name: Al DiMascia

Played : 1981-84

Position(s): Quarterback

Number: 10

Best Memory:  Beating Father Judge in 1984 for the Tucker trophy, making the playoffs in 1984 to be the first North team to make the "planned" playoffs since 1973, beating Frankford in 1984 35-06 on Thanksgiving Day, holding Blair Thomas to 24 yards rushing. Not only did we have a good team we had an excellent coaching staff. My next fondest memory will be seeing my son who is a Freshman play for North Catholic. (editor's note:  The Catholic League didn't have a playoff system until the early 1970's, so even though North won a handful of league championships, the 1984 team was the first team to qualify for post-season playoffs.)

Where is he now: General Contractor Living in Philadelphia

Email: aldimascia@aol.com

Additional Info:  After serving as a freshman baseball coach at North in 2007, became the JV head coach in 2008.

 

Name: Joe Gillespie

Played : 1981-84

Position(s): DE/DT

Number: 87

Where is he now: Resides in Philadelphia

Email: jgillespie@state.pa.us

Additional Info:  .Played at Lycoming College 1987-1990.  Position: Center.  All MAC Honors 1989-1990.  Dan Hansen & Champion USA All American Teams 1990.  Offensive Player of the Year 1990.  Inducted into Lycoming College Hall of Fame, 2004.

 

 

1982

Name: Brian Butler

Played : 1978 & 1981

Position(s): Defensive Tackle

Number: 77

Best Memory:  There are many. Aside from making the team as a senior after not playing since freshman year...I'd have to say that it was having the opportunity to be embraced by a great group of young men as a teammate, friend and human being despite our ethnic differences.
Where is he now: Residing in Philadelphia, PA...Somerton. Administrator-Project Manager for the Department of Human Services, Division of Community Based Prevention.
Email: brian.butler@phila.gov

Additional Info: LaSalle University Class of 1988 undergraduate and Temple University Graduate School of Social Administration (2003). U.S. Army Airborne (1989-1993):Gulf War I Veteran (1990-1991).
 

Name: Michael Ferris

Played : 1978-1980

Position(s): Center

Number: 51

Best Memory:  It has to be Paul Moore’s impressions of Coach Jeb Lynch doing film review. 

Favorite teammate: Too many to mention

Where is he now: Information Services Project Manager

Email: northfootball@comcast.net

Additional Info: Former freshman football assistant and currently a non-coaching assistant for North Catholic Football.  Webmaster for www.northcatholicfootball.com.  Class Rep on the North Catholic Alumni Association’s Board of Governors.  Daughter Erin, Little Flower, class of 2005.  Son, Michael Jr, North Catholic, 2007.

 

Name: Tom Gilmore

Played : 1978-1981

Position(s): Defensive Tackle

Where is he now: Head Football Coach at Holy Cross in Boston, MA

Additional Info:   Played four years for University of Pennsylvania, receiving Ivy League Player of the Year in 1985.  Coached at Penn, Darmouth, Columbia and Lehigh.

 

 

Name: Pat McNally

Played : 1978-1981

Position(s): Offensive Lineman

Where is he now: Runs own Accounting and Tax firm in S. Philly and New Jersey

Additional Info: Currently a class rep on the North Catholic Board of Governors

 

Name: Ken “Art” Rooney

Played : 1978-1981

Position(s): Offensive Guard

Number: 53

Where is he now: Teacher in Abington

Additional Info:

 

Name: Greg Smith

Played : 1978-1981

Position(s): Safety

Number: 24

Where is he now: Living in Philadelphia with wife and 2 children.  District Sales Manager for Pepperidge Farm Co.

Favorite Memory: Too many good times.

Additional Info: Was an assistant freshman coach during Rich Betts' tenure.

Email: lumpy024@verizon.net

 

1981

Name: Fran McCafferty

Played : 1977-80

Position(s): OT

Number: 77

Best Memory:  Pretending to run sprint in November on "The Dust Bowl" in the dark. I have to agee with Ferris, Paul Moore's rendition of Jeb was pretty good.

Where is he now:  Engineering technical director at L-3 Communications in Camden. Lives in South Jersey. Two sons playing high school football, and 8th grade daugher playing soccer.

Email: fmccaffe@yahoo.com

Additional Info: Temple U. 1987 - Trinity College Dublin 1985. History degree. Played Club Rugby in College. Sent my oldest son to NC class of 2005.  Founder and former lead singer of band "Blackthorn"...  Member of NC alumni board and class of 81 sponsorship which raises tuition money for worthy student/athletes

 

Name: Paul G Moore

Played : 1979-80

Position(s): FB

Number: 30 (1979) - 24 (1980)

Best Memory:  being the smallest starting fullback in the CL 5'8" 155, and doing my "Jebber" impersonations at film sessions. "Cut the grab-ass you ding dongs!"  Jeb Lynch RIP.

Favorit teammate: Eddie McIntosh & Mark Transue

Where is he now:  Work for navy supply depot NE Philly.  married with 4 kids living in Lafayette Hill, PA.

Email: pgmoore81@yahoo.com

Additional Info: Temple U. 1987 - Trinity College Dublin 1985. History degree. Played Club Rugby in College. Sent my oldest son to NC class of 2005.  Founder and former lead singer of band "Blackthorn"...  Member of NC alumni board and class of 81 sponsorship which raises tuition money for worthy student/athletes

 

1980

Name: Dave Shipton

Played : 1977-79

Position(s): WB/FB/TB

Number: 11 (1977) – 24 (1978-79)

Best Memory: My fondest memory of playing at North had to be the North-Frankford game at the "Vet" in 78.  It was Frankford's only loss of the year.  They went on to win the last City Title game ever played.  Also beating Frankford in our Senior year was pretty special.

Favorite teammate: Tom Janda, Joe Tar, Joe Brill, Jim Hunt, Dave Paul, Jim Seykot, Devers,  The guys I played all 4 years with were a great bunch of guys.  I think back to that time often,  not so much for the results on the field but for the friendships that were built there.  We don't see each other much, but the memories will last a lifetime.  Good Luck to the Coaches, Players, and all the support people (Trainers, Equipment managers, etc..) who strive to make the team successful.  Go Falcons.

Email: papagtanewbag@comcast.net`

Additional Info: Played a few years of Semi-Pro ball for the Aramingo Crusaders at Cionne Playground.  Joined the service in 1981 and served until 1985.

 

 

Name: Jim DiVergilis
Years Played: 1976-79
Position(s): OL
Number: 63
Where is he now?: Philadelphia, PA; New York, NY and Phoenix AZ.

Email: jim@divergilislaw.com
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1970 - 1979 [Top of Page]

 

 

1979

 

Name: Chuck Cianci
Years Played: 1975-1978
Position(s): Offensive Line (Captain)
Number: 63
Where is he now?: I'm married have three girls. I live in Delaware. I retired from the Police Depart. in Philly with an injury, I am now General Manager of operations of a Distribution Co. in Sewell NJ.

Favorite Memory:  Has to be the experience of playing my final football gameas a Falcon at the Vet on the 50th Anniversary of the North - Frankford game,and handing them their only lose of the year. Not to mention the memories that will last a life time of not only playing football but the whole North Catholic experience.
Email: ccianci1@verizon.net
 

 

1978

 

Name: Joe Radecke
Years Played: 1974-1977
Position(s): Center-Def End
Number: 52
Where is he now?: Living in Bucks County, Married with 2 young daughters 3 & 6 years old. I work in the Logistics field for TDIS a subsidiary of the Norfolk Southern RailRoad as the Director of Operations.

Favorite Memory: My favorite memory is that we were like a family, we spent alot of time together and had many-many laughs.Another was when I played in the City All-Star game representing North in April of 1978, there was 6 of us from North, we were very proud.
Additional Info: I am proud to have played with Gary Skerski, who was killed while on duty as a Phila Police Officer a short time ago.

Email:Radecke14@comcast.com
 

1977

 

Name: Sean Fleming
Years Played: 1973 & 1976
Position(s): Center
Number: 50
Where is he now?: Living and working as a Perfusionist for Geisinger Health Systems in Shavertown, Pa. that's around Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Area. Raising a family of girls (14, 12, & 8) with my beautiful wife of 17 yrs (Barb).

Favorite Memory: All the memories of the fellowship I spent with the team. One great memory was scoring a touchtown against Judge; Ray Carr (Quarterback) and I (Center) went on a silent snap and caught their D by surprize. Another fun memory was during the Frankford game I knocked out the Kicker during a Kickoff return.
Additional Info: Another funny memory was playing against Cardinal Doughertey's Wilburt Henery a 6'4" 260 nose tackle who was so busy throwing me around he rarely got to the QB. A couple of songs that will live in my memory from football practice are Kansas City and Lay Lady Lay.
Email:gumpersky@comcast.net
 

 

1974

Name: Jerome DiPentino
Played : 1970 to 1974
Position(s): DB
Number: 41
Best Memory: Looking in awe as a freshman at the 1970 team of Bygott, Haslam, Tabor, Janda, Clarahan and Eddie Emberger, still the best high school running back I have ever seen.  Also, beating Frankford the times we did (I think twice) and watching Chuckie Nicholas run wild for about 250 yards against Pioneers at Franklin Field.   My personal “career” was unremarkable.... Played JV and did a nice job keeping bench warm at Varsity level but would not trade the entire experience for anything.  Played under Billy Travers who taught me much more than X’s and O’s.  Mixed memories of “three a days” at summer camp at Allentown College and having to “run the hill on all fours” for various infractions.
Where is he now: Temple U. 1978   A career real estate broker, owns Premier Properties Real Estate in Longport New Jersey “down the shore”  Also.. coached defensive backs for St. Augustine Prep High School for 3 seasons recently.
Email: Jerome86@Comcast.net

 

 

Name: Frank Trojan (RIP)
Played : 1970 to 1974
Position(s): Equipment Manager / Organizer
Number: He had all the numbers
Best Memory: Frank was devoted to the North Catholic football program and the school in general. Gave selfishly of his time in the mid 70’s as equipment manager and in other roles.  Made the final cut for the football team but chose to be manager rather than receive little or no playing time. (more useful role)  
Frank was one of the early “quest” members to whom learning came easily.  Frank graduated college, raised 4 great children with his wife Lynn and built a successful manufacturing company in PA. and NJ.  Unfortunately Frank Trojan passed away in July of 2006 and is sorely missed.......  RIP Frank......
Note:  Frank's submission was made by classmate and friend, Jerome DiPentino

 

1971

 

Name: Jack Bygott

Played : 1967-1970

Position(s): Offensive Tackle

Number: 78

Best Memory: Beating Frankford, 49 to 14, and Gene Janda's hit against LaSalle.

Where is he now: Living in Phila., working for SEPTA, still doing the coaching thing.

Email: mbygott1@comcast.net

 

Name: Gene Janda

Played : 1967-70

Position(s): DB

Number: 45

Best Memory: Being part of the Janda football tradition at North Catholic – Gene ’71, Mike ’72, Jack ’77, Tom ’80, Mike Jr. ’97, Pat ’99, Joe Fisher ’74, Joe Fisher Jr. ’93, Mark Fisher ’97, Sean Fisher; beating Father Judge and beating Frankford on Franklin Field in my last high school football game.

Where is he now: Served 23 years in the Philadelphia Fire Department retiring at the rank of Fire Captain; currently the Deputy Chief of Fire and Emergency Services at the University of Pennsylvania.

Contact Info: 215-898-6922 (work)

Email: ejanda@publicsafety.upenn.edu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1960 - 1969 [Top of Page]

1967

Name: John “Jason” Marquess

Played : 1963-66

Position(s): FB/HB/LB/DB

Number: 22

Where is he now: Lawyer and CEO of a corporation; a newly appointed member of the Republican National Committee; a member of Northeast Catholic Hall of Fame

Contact Info: 856-216-0800 (work)

Additional Info: First Chaiman of Northeast Catholic’s Board of Trustees (14 years) and remain a Board Member

 

1966

Name: Tom Furphy

Played : 1962-1965

Position(s): Offensive Tackle / Defensive Tackle

Number: 47

Best Memory: As a sophomore being on what I considered the best team in the Catholic League. As a Junior, beating Frankford who went on to the City Title Game and as a Senior beating LaSalle to break a losing streak of many years. I continued to play along side and against North teammates after graduating North and share friendships and memories. Not so good memory playing on the practice squads against Billy Hart(OT)& Bill Kupper
(DT).

Where is he now: Living in Deptford, N.J. and working as a District Manager for Mitsubishi Materials U.S.A. in sales and carbide cutting tools applications covering Southeastern PA, South Jersey, Del. & MD.

Contact Info: 13356 Fairway Drive, Choctaw, OK 73020 405-769-6023

Email: tomfurphy@aol.com

Additional Info: Senior Year - Sharing Honorable Mention All-Catholic honors with 8 of my teamates

 

1965

Name: John G Abbamondi

Played : 1962-1964

Position(s): Guard/Linebacker

Number: 49

Best Memory: My fondest memory about playing football at North Catholic is getting to know a great bunch of guys that I'm still friendly with to this day.

Favorit teammate: Bill Fitzgerald

Where is he now: Practicing law in Oklahoma

Contact Info: 13356 Fairway Drive, Choctaw, OK 73020 405-769-6023

Email: jgabbamondiesq@att.net

Additional Info: LaSalle University, BA 1969, Central Missouri State University, MS 1975, University of Oklahoma, J.D. 1997

 

Name: Fran Alba

Played: 1961-1964

Position(s): RB/DB

Number: 25

Currently: Living in Philadelphia, PA

Additional Info: Former teacher at Northeast Catholic

 

Name: Dan Cavanaugh

Played: 1961-1964

Position(s): TE

Currently: Retired Philadelphia Police Officer

 

Name: Bill Fitzgerald

Played : 1962-64

Position(s): Lineman

Where is he now: Practicing International Law in Spain

 

 

Name:  Jim Fogarty

Played : 1961-63

Position(s): DE

Where is he now: Retired Philadelphia Police Officer living in Richboro, PA

 

Name: Ed Guenkel

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): DE/TE (also the team's placekicker)

Number: 30

Where is he now: Currently living in Haddon Heights, NJ and am a Packaging - Field Support Representative for the Defense Contract Management Agency (a Dept. of Defense organization).   

Additional Info: Along with Franny Alba, was honorable mention All-Catholic

 

Name:  George Hanlon

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): RB/LB

Where is he now: Teaching at Father Judge High School

 

Name: Bill Hart

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): Lineman

Number: 53

Where is he now: Living in Ridley Park, PA

 

Name: Joe Kilroy

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): Lineman

Number: 45

Where is he now: A Certified Public Accountant living in Holland, PA

Additional Info: Currently a member of the Northeast Catholic Board of Governors

 

Name: Fred Kowski

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): OL/LB

Number: 54

Where is he now:  Draftsman, living in Holland, PA

Additional Info: Team Captain.  1^st Team All Catholic

 

Name: Larry Kozubal

Played : 1963-64

Position(s): Lineman

Where is he now: Living in Turnersville, NJ

 

Name: Vince Mancini

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): TE/DE

Where is he now: Deceased, 1968

 

Name: Mike McShea

Played : 1961-63

Position(s): DL

Where is he now: Living in Philadelphia, PA

 

Name: John Michaels

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): DB

 

Name: Vince Panvini

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): LB

Where is he now: Living in Washington, DC working as an officer of International Sheet Metal Workers Union

 

Name: Ed Pisarek

Played : 1962-63

Position(s): TE

Where is he now: Living in Wildwood, NJ

 

Name: Tom Razzano

Played : 1963-64

Position(s): RB/DB

Number: 26

Where is he now: Living in Tenafly, NJ

Additional Info: Team Captain and 1^st Team All Catholic.  Working in the motion picture industry as a Producer/Production Manager, Asst. Director.  Worked on the movie “The Natural”

 

Name: Nick Rieser

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): QB/DB

Where is he now: Living in North Cape May, NJ

 

Name: Dennis Ryan

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): DE/TE

Where is he now: Real Estate Broker

 

Name: Bill Saybolt

Played : 1961-64

Position(s): Lineman

Number: 51

Where is he now: Teaching at Archbishop Ryan

Additional Info: Former teacher and Head Football Coach at North Catholic (1982-88)

 

Name: Bob Scarcelle

Played : 1961-63

Position(s): RB/DL

 

Name: Bill Schmidt

Played : 1961-1964

Position(s): LB

Number: 55

Where is he now: Working as a Salesman

 

Name: John Wlodarczyk

Played : 1961-1963

Position(s): DL

Where is he now: Living in Pittman, NJ

 

1964

Name: Fran Stanbach
Played: 60,61,62,63
Position(s): DT,OT
Number: 46
Where is he now: Living in Greenville, SC

Email: frank@carbidecuttingtools.com
 

 

1950 - 1959 [Top of Page]

 

1953

Name: George Veneziale
Played: 1949-52
Position: Guard (@168 lbs)
Number(s): #43  (#43 & 63 - We used TEMPLE hand me downs. 

(Jerseys were handed out by size, before positions were numbered)
Memories: Walking to 'Yellow Jacket race way', on Erie Av. for a 
scrimmage against Southern Public, and getting my face cut, on racing 
car junk in the end zone.
Locker room at Franklin Field after beating Lincoln for the City 
Championship

Where is he now: Living in Atlanta

Univ of Dayton, and Pgh  4 years in SE Aisa, thanks to my Uncle
Email: gvenz@comcast.net

 

 

 

1940 - 1949

 

 

 

 

 

1930 - 1939

 

 

 

1928 - 1929

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