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Hall of Fame
2002 Hall of Fame Inductees
Katherine Kelley graduated from the college in 1995. She currently lives in Olney, MD. Katherine is the Manager / Supervisor of the Laser Vision Correction Department at Washington Eye Physicians & Surgeons in Chevy Chase, MD.
She is in the process of fulfilling a long time career goal, becoming a special agent with the FBI. She has passed Phase I and is in the application process of Phase II. While in college she played soccer (captain Jr. & Sr. years), basketball (captain Jr. & Sr. years) and softball (captain Jr. & Sr. years). Her athletic honors include: Intercollegiate Soccer Association of American National Goalkeeper of the Year – Division III; MASCAC Player of the Year (Soccer); NEWISA Senior All New England All Star Team; NSCAA All New England; All MASCAC First Team, MASCAC Player of the Week (3 times); Dec. 1994 Sports Illustrated “Faces in the Crowd”; Member of 1994 MASCAC Champions Team; ’93 Unsung Hero (Basketball); ’95 North Adams Invitational Softball Tournament MVP. She was invited to try out for the Washington Freedom – a professional women’s soccer team, part of the WUSA league.
Jeff MacBurnie graduated from the college in 1985. He lives in Beverly, Mass. with his wife the former Dawn Rochford who graduated from the college in 1986; they have two sons, Bailey and Shawn. Jeff is an International Sales Manager for Commodity Components International in Peabody, Mass. While in college he played tennis and ice hockey. Jeff’s athletic honors include: Men’s Tennis MVP 1984 & 1985; 33-0 career record #1 Singles Tennis; Captain 1984 & 1985 MASCAC Team Champions 1985; All MASCAC Honors; four year starter Men’s Hockey Forward; Top Ten All-Time Leading Scorers; ECAC Div. II West Runner Up; plays competitive tennis in the Team USA 5.0 league; 2002 Quarterfinalist in the National 5.0 Division in Palm Springs, California.
George Mickle graduated from the college in 1983. He lives in East Hampton, CT with his wife the former Maeve O’Brien who graduated from the college in 1984; they have two sons, Matt and Scott. George has worked in Defined Contribution 401(K) Services for 18 years; he worked for Travelers for 10 years and has been with Cigna in Hartford, CT for 8 years. While in college George played baseball; his athletic honors include: All American in 1983. George played softball until 1999 and continues to play golf. He coached his kids in baseball, basketball, soccer and golf.
Richard Nadeau graduated from the college in 1979. He lives in Chicopee, Mass. with his wife Kathy; they have three boys, Christopher, Timothy and Kevin. Rick is currently teaching remedial MCAS English at Chicopee High School where he also coaches. Before teaching he had 18 years with a paper coating converter in the Springfield area as a Manufacturing Manager. He is a 16-year youth coach for AJAC in the Pioneer Valley Junior Soccer League and has taken 6 teams to the MTOC. Rick has coached Premier Soccer in the Maple League and youth and suburban basketball for Chicopee teams. Some of Rick’s many athletic honors include: CHS – N.E. Champs 1970, State Champs 1969 & 1970, All American 1970; STCC – N.E. Champs 1972; NASC – MASC Champs 1973 & 1975, All New England 1st Team; NCAA Regional Semi Finalist 1975 & Drafted by Dallas Tornado NAS.
Hon. Paul E. Perachi graduated from the college in 1963. He lives in Pittsfield, Mass. with his wife the former Janet Bourassa; they have two children, Matthew and Sandra and three grandchildren, Kyle, Dominic and Evan. He was appointed an associate justice of Juvenile Court in 1995. Originally assigned to the Springfield Juvenile Court, Judge Perachi was appointed as First Justice of the Berkshire Juvenile Court in 1997 and currently presides there. A former grade four teacher in the Pittsfield Public Schools, Judge Perachi was also an algebra teacher, guidance counselor and driver education teacher in addition to serving as athletic director, varsity basketball and assistant football coach at St. Joseph High School in Pittsfield. He was principal at Lenox Memorial High School from 1970 to 1988 where he also taught Constitutional Law. He became a member of the BAR in 1983. He holds Bachelor and Master degrees from MCLA and a law degree from Western New England College School of Law. He was the first Chairman of the Youth Commission for the City of Pittsfield and was a trustee at MCLA, in addition to being a member of the Alumni Association Board of Directors. He is currently a member of the United Way Steering Committee, a corporator of the Boy’s and Girl’s Club and of Downtown Pittsfield, Inc., as well as a member of the Willie Ross School for the Deaf Board of Trustees. While in college he played basketball from ’58-’63.
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Men's Basketball Team '49/'50
Mr. John Lilly '50 (Co-Captain)
Mr. William Minardi '50
Dr. Edward Lawton '55
Mr. Fuad Nassif '53
Mr. Bill Mumford
Mr. Andrew Bernardy (deceased)
Mr. Louis Parisien '50 (Co-Captain-deceased)
Mr. Jim Doran (Coach-Deceased)
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Dr. Edward J. Lawton graduated from the college in 1955. He lives in Charleston, SC with his wife the former Marilyn Dunton who graduated the same year from the college; together they have three children, Mark, Nancy and Rick whom sadly passed away in 1998. Ed is retired from the College of Charleston. During his 21 years at the college he taught, served as a department chair, and completed a two year appointment as associate provost. In 1995 he was named Distinguished Professor, which allowed him to do extensive research as Director of Middle Level Education until his retirement in 1998. While in college Ed played basketball and baseball, his athletic honors include: playing on ’49-’50 New England State Teachers College championship team; co-captain of ’54-’55 team and player-coach of ’51 baseball team. In 1951, Ed joined the army and spent fifteen months of the two year stint in Korea. Following separation from service, he returned to complete his degree in 1955. In 1975, he received the Distinguished Alumni Award from the college.
John R. Lilly graduated from the college in 1950. He currently lives in Springfield, MA. Sadly John’s wife of 47 years, Helen passed away in 1993; together they have three children, John, Thomas & Mary, seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. John began teaching in Springfield in 1952, received his Master of Education degree at Springfield College in 1961, was promoted to Assistant Principal in 1964 and then Principal in 1966 where he stayed until his retirement in 1985. As an undergraduate, John played baseball and basketball including semi-pro basketball in Southern Berkshire for two years. For 12 years he coached youngsters in baseball and basketball.
William R. Minardi graduated from the college in 1950. He lives in Adams, Mass. with his wife the former Doris Knechtel who graduated the same year from the college; they have six children, Dina, Maria, Lisa, Carla, Nora & Gayna. Bill is an Assistant Professor at this college teaching astronomy and in the Education department. While in college he played basketball and baseball. Bill’s athletic honors include: being active in semi-pro basketball and baseball; playing in various volleyball leagues including on championship county and state teams; he played in the National Senior Games in Tulsa, OK and in the World Senior Games in Orlando, FL. Bill is honored in the Berkshire County Volleyball Hall of Fame.
William R. Mumford lives in Sunapee, NH with his wife Mary Jane; they have a daughter Kimberly. Bill finished his 3rd year of college in 1952 and joined the Air Force. After a year of cadet training he received his wings in 1953. He left the Air Force in 1957 and went to work for Eastern Airlines until 1960 when he joined Lake Central Airlines. In 1968 the airline he worked for joined with Allegheny Airlines, which was later renamed US Air. He spent the last 6 years of his career flying from Pittsburgh to the West coast, which he calls the highlight of his flying experiences. While attending college, Bill played basketball and baseball from ’49-’52.
Fuad A. Nassif graduated from the college in 1953. He lives in Dalton, Mass. with his wife Constance; they have five children, Gail, Sharyn, Lynn, Jim and Gary who sadly passed away in 1993. They are the proud grandparents of 8 grandchildren (seven boys & one girl). Fuad retired from General Electric, Co. in 1989 with 33+ years service. While in college Fuad played varsity basketball and intramural sports. His athletic honors include being a member of NASTC Basketball Championship Team ’49-’50. Fuad is a member of the International Association of Basketball Officials since 1954, an active official for 41 years at high school and college levels; Donor / Founder and life member of the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, Mass. since 1974; lifetime fan of the Boston Red Sox, Boston Celtics and New England Patriots. He actively supports all of his grandchildren in their sporting endeavors.
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