THE BROTHERHOOD NEVER ENDS!

1991 Mock Trial Team is the first “team” inducted into the Bergen Catholic Hall of Fame. The student leaders of Bergen Catholic’s 1991 Mock Trial Team were Glen McGorty, Attorney

During his 26 years at Bergen Catholic, Mr. Dominick Albamonte was responsible for the maintenance of the school’s building and grounds. At the time of his hiring, he was the

Douglas Avella, MD, first came to Bergen Catholic in 1986 as an associate of Dr. Joseph Pizzurro, another Hall of Fame member. Doug is currently the team physician for Bergen

Mr. Albert Barton came to Bergen Catholic in 1977 following his graduation from Montclair State College. Al taught history and also served as the Varsity Baseball Coach from 1981-1994 and

Mr. John Bell arrived at Bergen Catholic in 1956 as a Biology, English, Typing and Physical Education teacher, and promptly became the school’s first varsity coach in three different sports

Mr. Peter Blaser came to Bergen Catholic in 1976. Pete, who learned his trade with the Dumont Pop Warner Program, coached Bergen’s freshman football team from 1976 to 1983. During

Michael Bowe is a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1984. Mike is a go-to trial lawyer in major litigations across the country. His landmark RICO cases against several

Mr. Michael J. Breslin, Jr., Esq., a distinguished member and past president of the New Jersey Bar Association, has been a good friend of Bergen Catholic for many years. In

Roger Breslin, a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1989, is regarded as one of the most complete point guards in school history. A two-time NNJIL All-League selection, 1989

Kieran E. Burke, Esq. graduated from BC in 1975. Kieran fits the definition of the term student-athlete. Ranked first in his graduating class and vice-president of the student council, Kieran

Br. Martin P. Burns was first assigned to Bergen Catholic in 1968. Br. Burns taught US and World History and was Moderator of the soccer club. In 1969, Br. Burns

Jim Burt, a member of the Class of 1999, established himself as one of the finest student-athletes in BC’s storied history, while starring in baseball and football as a three-year

Harry Carle is a member of a family that produced five outstanding student-athletes at Bergen Catholic. A graduate from the BC Class of 1985, he enjoyed an outstanding four-year career

Mr. Paul Casey graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1977. While at Bergen, Paul ran track and played football, hockey and soccer. He was The Record’s “Athlete of the Week” for

Mr. Donald Casey is a 1944 graduate of Bogota High School where he earned 1st Team All-State recognition for basketball while his team claimed the Group II State Championship. He

Mr. Charles James Casserly graduated from B.C. in 1967 With the desire to become a football coach and classroom teacher, he attended Springfield College, where he played football and earned

Mr. Michael Conway began his association with Bergen Catholic in 1961 when he attended his first Bergen football game. He returned twenty-one years later to watch his son Tim play

Mr. Francis X. Courtney graduated from BC in 1972. Frank was All County in both Track and Cross Country and held individual records in the 880 and 1000 and shared

Mr. John R. Courtney came to BC in 1956 as one of the first laymen on its faculty. He organized and chaired its Latin Department. John’s Latin classes used to

John Crowley is a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1985. John is the Executive Chairman & Founder of Amicus Therapeutics, a global biotechnology company. John’s involvement with biotechnology

Alvaro G. de Molina, a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1975, is currently a partner in VCI Partners, a venture capital firm in Charlotte, NC, which he co-founded

Joseph DelliCarri was a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1985. A Varsity letterman of three sports in his senior year, Joe and his teammates won NNJIL league titles

Mr. John Direnzo graduated from Weehawken High School in 1967, where he excelled int eh sport of wrestling and won a scholarship to Long Island University in Brooklyn, NY. John

Mr. Christopher J. Donfield came to Bergen in 1960. Chris graduated from Fordham, received his MA from Seton Hall and his Ph.D credits from St. Johns. He taught English, Latin

Mark Fabish experienced a tremendous amount of success in football and track during his career at BC, earning a total of 11 varsity letters. The Class of 1993 member was

Michael Ference, Class of 1987, is a Bergen Catholic success story. Michael was a member of the first Crusader soccer team to win a County championship, a Parochial “A” North

Peg and Dave Ficca have been an integral part of the Bergen Catholic family since the arrival of their first son at the school in 1976. Peg worked as a

Father Stephen Fichter, Ph.D. and Salutatorian of the Class of 1985, was ordained in Rome on the first day of the Third Christian Millennium. While studying in Europe for 12

Mr. Thomas Fuchs came to Bergen Catholic in 1970. Tom has taught math and coached the track and cross country teams ever since. He twice served as Math Chair and

Dr. Joseph S. Fusco was the first lay Principal in the history of Bergen Catholic, serving his position for twelve years (1994-2006). Dr. Fusco’s extraordinary career in education includes teaching

Brother Gerard M. Gaffney, CFC first arrived at Bergen Catholic in 1961, teaching English and French and also serving as the Guidance Department Chairman and Moderator of the football program.

Br. John L. Gilchrist C.F.C. first came to Bergen Catholic in 1959, where he taught religion, English, Latin and algebra for nine years. Brother Gilchrist also served as school treasurer

Mrs. Ethel Gilles began working for Bergen Catholic in 1956. Mrs. Gilles was the first secretary for Bergen Catholic, pioneering with the rest of the faculty and staff as the

Scott Gismond taught Social Studies at Bergen Catholic from 1970-2016. During his tenure as Chairman of the Social Studies Department from 1990-2000, courses were added in American Government. He also

Mr. Louis Greco, Jr. (RIP) graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1984. Louis was a three-year letterman on the varsity baseball team, as well as its captain in his senior year.

Michael Haviland, Bergen Catholic Class of 1978, bleeds scarlet (PMS200C) and gold (PMS124C). As President of Do Good Marketing, he was instrumental in leading the marketing efforts of the school

Mrs. Angela Hickey came to Bergen Catholic in 1981. She is a graduate of Dublin University, Ireland. After graduation, Angela had a career in finance at J.F. Dooley Company in

James F. Higgins † received a basketball scholarship to Georgetown University where he played on the varsity team for four years and was named team captain for his senior year.

James P. Hoban. a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1977, was a solid student and fine athlete considered one of the best players on the school’s hockey team.

Mr. Thomas W. Irwin came to Bergen Catholic in 1962. He is a graduate of lona College (1960) and did graduate work at both Manhattan College and Montclair State. Tom

Br. Thomas Jude Jensen, CFC established himself as one of the most highly-respected instructors in Bergen Catholic’s proud history. He earned a BA at Iona College and an MA at

Tad Jones, a 1999 graduate of Bergen Catholic, is recognized as the most awarded bowler in school history. A four-time First Team All-County selection, he led the Crusaders to four

Mr. Anthony J. Karcich came to Bergen Catholic in 1974 where he was named Head Football Coach. During his nine year tenure, the Crusaders compiled a record of 72-20-3, winning

Br. A. X. Keane, CFC came to Bergen Catholic in 1962: Br. Alfred was the school’s second principal and it was during his tenure that Bergen Catholic continued to gain

Thomas Kearney is a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1987. Tom is a proud member of the 1986 Parochial A North State Championship football team. In his senior

Br. James R. Kelly has been a member of the Congregation of the Christian Brothers for over 52 years. A graduate of Holy Family Elementary and Cardinal Hayes High School

Br. Lawrence A. Killelea, C.F.C. arrived at Bergen Catholic High School in the summer of 1986 after accepting an appointment as the school’s sixth Principal, and it did not take

Mr. Keith Krayer arrived at Bergen Catholic in September 1963 as a history teacher and Head Football coach. Keith, the third head coach in the varsity football team’s history, led

Daniel Kurpick joined the Bergen Catholic maintenance team in 1990. He was promoted to the Director of Facilities in 1998. He worked, with four Bergen Catholic Presidents and five Bergen

Mr. Joseph Lally graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1975 and was one of four brothers that attended BC (Hall of Famer Bob ’70, Tom ’73 and John). He was a

Richard W. Leonard graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1963. While attending Bergen Catholic. Rick was a member of the Varsity Football Team. He also received a Letter of Commendation from

Mr. Victor L. Liggio came to Bergen Catholic In 1957. Vic graduated from lona College and attended St. John’s Law School. Vic served as Bergen’s first varsity baseball coach and

Br. Anton Joseph Lips, CFC was a role model who is remembered best as someone who made a difference in his students’ lives, both in the classroom and outside school.

Gerard Maron ’87 is the youngest of six children and was born and raised in Oradell, NJ, He graduated from St. Joseph School in Oradell in 1983. After spending his

Mr. John B. Mazziotta came to Bergen Catholic in 1957 to teach history after starting his teaching career at All Hallows, his alma mater. John was an All City basketball

Brian McAuliffe, a graduate from the Bergen Catholic Class of 1970, was captain, floor leader, mentor, and teammate of B.C.’s 22-3 1969-70 basketball team – Chris Donfield’s first great team,

Rear Admiral William McCarthy is a 1972 graduate of Bergen Catholic. A track star while at BC, Bill was designated as a Naval Flight Officer in 1977, one year after

Mr. Bill McGovern made a name for himself as an outstanding athlete in two sports (basketball and football) prior to his graduation in 1981. As a football player, he earned

Michael McGovern is a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1988. Mike was a three-year starter as quarterback on the varsity football team and played four years on the

Mr. Robert McGovern is a 1985 graduate of Bergen Catholic. While at BC, Rob lettered in football, basketball and track. Most notably, Rob played varsity football as a sophomore, started

Mr. Howard McGovern has been associated with Bergen Catholic since 1970, when the first of seven sons and future Bergen alumni enrolled. Howard is a 1951 graduate of Fordham University.

Jack was inducted into the BC Hall of Fame in 2002 for playing football at BC In 1976 and in college at Holy Cross. This Hall of Fame tribute in

Mr. Jack McGovern is a 1976 graduate of Bergen Catholic, earning 9 varsity letters in football and track. A varsity starting center in his sophomore year, he played both ways

Mrs. Terry McGovern became associated with Bergen Catholic in 1970. Terry is a 1952 graduate of Ladycliff College. Before embarking on her career as “Mom” she was a sixth grade

Br. Eugene D. McKenna was appointed Principal of Bergen Catholic High School on July 30, 1955. Brother grew up in New York and attended Sacred Heart School conducted by the

Mr. Dennis McNerney graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1984. He was a track star during his days at B.C., participating on the cross country, indoor track, and outdoor track teams.

Tom Mesereau was on the honor roll and played middle guard on the football team at Bergen Catholic. He graduated cum laude from Harvard University in 1973; received a Master

Mr. Gary Miller became involved with the BC family when his son, Bob, became a freshman in 1973. Gary’s love of sports and children made for an instant connection that

Michael Minogue, BC Class of 1985, served as an infantry officer in the US Army, receiving multiple distinctions including: Airborne, RANGER, Desert Storm Veteran and Bronze Star. He received his

Mike Morgan, Class of 1984, enjoyed an outstanding career at Bergen Catholic as a tailback in football and as a shortstop in baseball. His accomplishments on the gridiron earned him

Mr. James Moye graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1974. Jim, one of four Moye brothers who played basketball at Bergen Catholic, was the first 1,000-point scorer in BC history and

George Mulhauser began his association with Bergen Catholic when his son, Dan, entered the school in 1965. Joining the “Show Time” theater team, George brought additional life to the production

Harry A. Murphy, Esq. has been associated with Bergen Catholic since 1969. Mr. Murphy received a Pro Operis Award for twenty years of dedicated service to BC, taught Business Law,

Br. Lawrence Thomas Murphy, C.F.C. provided a decade of outstanding leadership at Bergen Catholic as the school’s second President. During his 10-year term (1999-2009), the B.C. community, behind the leadership

Mr. Al Naimo has established himself as one of the finest track coaches in New Jersey during his career of almost 25 years at Bergen Catholic. He joined the BC

Roger Nettune graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1961. He attended Temple University, earned his doctorate at NJ College of Medicine and Dentistry, and a Master’s in Orthodontics from Loyola University

George and Amy Newman have been part of the Bergen Catholic family for over forty years Their son, George. Jr, who graduated in 1961, died tragically of illness many years

J. Ted Noble graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1961. While at Bergen Catholic, Ted participated in basketball and football. Ted graduated from lona College in 1965 with a degree in

Mr. Robert Norton began a three-year teaching and coaching career at Bergen Catholic in 1966, teaching Spanish and History and serving as Head Coach of the football team and as

Rev. Msgr. Thomas “Tom” P. Nydegger, Ed.D., graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1984. Tom was ordained an Archdiocesan priest in May, 1992. After three years at Immaculate Conception Church, Secaucus,

Mr. Michael J. O’Brien graduated from B. C. in 1960. Mike played on the basketball and baseball teams while at Bergen. After his graduation from lona College with advanced degree

Mr. Andy O’Grady was a member of the graduating class of 1987. A competitive swimmer since the age of twelve, he was a welcome addition to Bergen Catholic’s team. Andy

Mr. James J. Obrotka was invited to be the first lay teacher on the faculty when Bergen Catholic was opened in 1955. Among Jim’s proudest accomplishments during his years at

Tom Pacicco, MD Class of ’75, graduated with academic honors and All County recognition in baseball. He was recognized as one of BC football’s best running backs of the first

Joseph Piela, a 1995 graduate of Bergen Catholic, is recognized as one of the finest all-around student-athletes in school history, achieving considerable success both on the field and in the

Reverend Adrian C. Piotrowski, O.S.C., came to BC in 1972 as Chaplain and teacher for the school and Chaplain to the Brothers. Adrian professed his first vows as a member

Joseph P. Pizzurro, M.D, has been Involved with Bergen Catholic since 1984. Dr. Pizzurro received his B.S, from St. Peter’s College, his M.D. from the St. Louis School of Medicine,

Mr. John Puzio became associated with Bergen Catholic in 1976. He graduated from Montclair State College with degrees in Mathematics and Physics. “Puz” has taught Honors Physics, Environmental Chemistry, Statistics

Marge Quinn is now in her 12th year of dedicated service at Bergen Catholic. As Director of Alumni Relations and Special Events, she has come to know thousands of BC

Kevin and Mary Rigby have shared a long and meaningful relationship with Bergen Catholic. Kevin is a proud member of the Class of 1972 and he and Mary are prouder

Darren Rizzi graduated from Bergen Catholic in 1988 after an outstanding varsity career that saw him start for two seasons each in two sports. He is best known for his

Br. James E. Roepke was first assigned to Bergen Catholic in 1974 to teach Chemistry and Biology, and was named head of the Science Department. He returned as Principal from

Mr. William J. Rollins began his long and dedicated association with BC in 1961. Bill became Director of Counseling and senior counselor in September, 1963. Bill has served as president

Mr. Nick Saingas began his association with Bergen Catholic in 1971 when he attended his first Bergen Catholic athletic event. Nick has served the school in many different capacities: He

Mr. James Sansevero came to Bergen Catholic in 1970 when his son James Jr. entered the school. Jimmy, a World War II Navy veteran, moved his family to Paramus from

Mr. Richard Scanlon, a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1999, was able to achieve considerable success both on the field and in the classroom during his days at

Mr. Edward J. Skiba became associated with Bergen Catholic in 1988 when his older son Ed Jr. decided to come to Bergen. Ed was President of the Touchdown Club” from

Eugene Smith, a 1997 graduate of Bergen Catholic, was arguably the most successful golfer in BC history as he was named to the All-State team three times (1995-97) and to

Mr. James E. Sok started teaching and coaching at Bergen Catholic In 1960. Jim graduated from Montclair State College with a B.A. and received his M.A. from New York University.

Coach Fred Stengel has just concluded his 12th year at the helm of Bergen Catholic’s Football Program. He sports a career record of 111-18. His 99-10 record in the 1990’s

Brother John Gennaro Sullo, CFC, served Bergen Catholic during three different period, contributing significantly to the school during each of those terms. After graduating from high school, he went to

Mr. Vincent Sweatlock became associated with Bergen Catholic in 1970. Vince just celebrated his 25th year “as a regular”. During this time, the Bingo workers raised over one million dollars.

Mr. Vince Tabano dedicated 28 years of service to Bergen Catholic. Vince was the director of Showtime, the initiator of in-school proms and cook for many of the sports dinners

Francesca Tambone-Puzio has a singular ability to recognize and foster other people’s gifts. At the age of 16, Francesca emigrated from Italy with her parents, Michael and Rosa, her siblings

Rich Tandy ’89 was one of the most dominant players to ever play for the Bergen Catholic Crusaders Baseball Team and one of the most feared hitters in the State

Bill Tierney, a member of the Class of 1994, established himself as one of the school’s finest student-athletes despite not arriving at BC until the mid-point of his sophomore year.

Mrs. Carmela Toscano came to Bergen Catholic in the Fall of 1960. While at Bergen Catholic, Carmela was President of the Mothers’ Auxiliary, a Prom chaperone, a committee member to

Mr. Edward Tracey was a member of the Congregation of Christian Brothers and was one of the founding faculty members at Bergen Catholic, along with Brother McKenna, Brother Lawrence and

Brian Tramontozzi is a member of the Bergen Catholic Class of 1990. Brian has spent his entire career with JP Morgan Securities, Inc., and is presently Head of North American

Greg Tramontozzi ’88 was an accomplished soccer and tennis player during one of the most successful periods in Crusader soccer and tennis history. A three-year starter in both sports, Greg

Don Viggiano graduated from Rutgers University in 1965, where he lettered for three years in football. He began his tenure at Bergen Catholic in 1967, as the Department Chairman of

Br. James B. Walsh came to Bergen in 1959. Br. “J. B.” has taught biology, math and religion, and quietly but efficiently is completing twenty-one years of service at Bergen.

Father James While was ordained in May of 1980 at the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart in Newark, NJ. He has held assignments as parochial vicar at St. Philomena’s

Brother Peter Zawot graduated from Bergen Catholic High School in 1975, The following semester, he entered the Congregation of Christian Brothers. He obtained a B.S. degree in Biology from Iona