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Jerome S. Ventra, Dec. 31, 2010, in Valley Stream, N.Y., at 74. He earned two law degrees-LL.B. and J.D.-from St. John’s University and then was a judge advocate and an attorney in New York. He was active with the Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic Lawyer’s Guild. Survivors include his children, Frank and Suzanne, and a sister.
Anthony E. Moore, May 17, 2011, in Danvers, Mass., at 74. He worked in the fishing industry in Maine, Rhode Island, and Massachusetts. Beyond work he enjoyed fishing, reading, and watching science-fiction movies. Survivors include his wife, Christine, two children, including David Moore ’91, and two grandsons.
Peter N. McFarlane, June 29, 2011, in Evergreen, Colo., at 72. A Colby ROTC graduate, he joined the Air Force and served for 30 years, retiring as colonel. In 1974 he earned a master’s in human relations from the University of Oklahoma. With his first wife, Helen (Johnson ’61), he raised three children.
William W. Bassett, Sept. 10, 2011, in Tiverton, R.I., at 72. A businessman, he owned an automobile dealership, an antiques center, and a sporting goods retail and mail-order company. He served on the board of local organizations, loved sailing, and played chess. Survivors include his wife, Sharon, six children, and four grandchildren.
Richard M. Bonalewicz, June 3, 2011, in North East, Pa., at 70. He served as an Air Force navigator during the Vietnam War and stayed active until 1991 as a liaison officer. He earned a master’s at Sacramento State and a doctorate at University of Oregon, taught science and exercise courses at colleges in New York and Pennsylvania, and coached baseball. A father and mentor to more than 20 AFS students around the world, he was an ardent traveler, visiting more than 160 countries. Survivors include his wife, Marcia, three daughters, and five siblings.
Kenneth Federman Willinger, Dec. 25, 2010, in Sagle, Idaho, at 68. He earned a Ph.D. in clinical psychology from the University of California, Berkeley. He worked for Hawaii’s Department of Health, consulted with the U.S. Navy’s Alcohol Assessment Program, and taught in the University of Hawaii’s departments of anthropology and counseling psychology-all while maintaining a private clinical psychology practice. In retirement in Idaho, he was a grief counselor and learned to sculpt and paint. Survivors include his wife, Wanita, his mother, a sister, and four cats.
Kennon W. Bryan, April 13, 2011, in McLean, Va., at 67. He earned a law degree from the University of Virginia and then practiced law, becoming a partner, in Fairfax, Va. He was predeceased by his father, Herbert Bryan ’33, and is survived by his wife, Sally Thompson Bryan ’65, two daughters, five grandchildren, and a brother.
Robert B. Cross, Aug. 3, 2011, in Suffield, Conn., at 79. He served in the Army during the Korean War and then earned an M.B.A. from Babson. He was a property manager and then a telecommunications manager for Konica. He earned life master status for duplicate bridge, enjoyed sports, and loved history. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Helen Chambers Cross ’55, two children, two granddaughters, and a sister.
Melvin D. Phillips, Sept. 12, 2011, in Orlando, Fla., at 79. He served in the Army during the Korean War and before working for New York Telephone, where he became an office manager for what grew into AT&T. A reader, golfer, and history buff, he was a longtime member of the Masons and Rotary and served in leadership roles for the United Way and other civic organizations. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Helen, three children, and three grandchildren.
Raymond C. Evans Jr., Aug. 22, 2011, in Aguanga, Calif., at 81. He served two years in the Navy during the Korean War and then earned a master’s in history from Harvard. He taught high school for a few years before becoming a budget analyst for McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing). He was an avid proponent of education and enjoyed sailing. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Marilyn (Crane ’52), three children, and six grandchildren.
Robert T. Morton, May 6, 2011, in Weston, Mass., at 81. In the mid-1950s he was a special agent with the Army and took graduate classes at the University of Maine. He became a management consultant and was president of his own company. Along with his wife, Nancy, he raised two children, including Heather Morton Tahan ’85.
