Each year, on November 11, we pause as a nation to honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Their courage, sacrifice, and devotion to protecting our freedoms call us to reflect with gratitude and humility.
At Oratory Prep, this remembrance holds a special meaning. Members of our community—alumni, family, and friends—have demonstrated service rooted in character, faith, and commitment to others. Their example reflects the values we strive to instill in our young men: Fidelity, Humility, Charity and Joy.
This year, we invited members of the Oratory community to share the names of veterans they wished to recognize. We are grateful for the many responses and are honored to commemorate the individuals listed below.
We extend our deepest appreciation to all who have served and to those who continue to serve. May we always remember their sacrifices and seek to live lives worthy of their legacy.
Henry Joseph Callaghan (Class of 1941) – U.S. Navy — Harry J. Callaghan was a decorated World War II veteran.
Rodger Beyer (Class of 1951) – U.S. Army
Rodger Beyer (Class of 1951) – U.S. Army
William Foley (Class of 1958) – U.S. Army — Retired in 1993 after 30 years of service.
Bayley Davis (Class of 1960) – Spec. 4, U.S. National Guard — 1942-2025 Vietnam 1969.
J Dennis Murphy (Class of 1960) – Specialist 5, U.S. Army
Donald Maul (Class of 1961) – U.S. Army — Graduated from the University of Dayton in 1965 and served in the U.S. Army from 1966 to 1972 as a Drill Sergeant.
Leo McCarthy (Class of 1962) – U.S. Army — Retired Major. Served in Vietnam and Army Reserves.
Richard A Friedrich CWO 3 (Class of 1963) – U.S. Army 25 Years Ret
Dean Joseph Elichko (Class of 1963) – Pfc 1St Cavalry Division, U.S. Army — Dean was a passenger in a C 123B which crashed in Vietnam on 1/25/1966 the body was return to the US and burial at Graceland Memorial Park Kenilworth, NJ with Honors.
Michael Hand (Class of 1963) – Sp/5, U.S. Army
Al Opacity (Class of 1963) Marine Corps — He established Opacity Funeral Home in Kenilworth, NJ.
William Baker (Class of 1964) – Captain - Infantry, U.S. Army — Entered the Army as a Private finished as a Captain of Infantry 1st Infantry Division 2/28 Infantry Instructor Signal Officer Advance Course.
Michael Bruder PFC (Class of 1966) – United States Army
Matthew Fogerty (Class of 1974) – Petty Officer 2nd Class, U.S. Navy
John J. Jackson (Class of 1976) – U.S. Navy — Retired Naval Officer from an active duty career.
Thomas Mangold (Class of 1976) – Captain, U.S. Navy
John Francis " Jack " McNamara (Class of 1976) – Dk Third Class, U.S. Navy — We miss our Dad. Past in 2018. Never a doubt to send his 4 sons to Oratory Prep. 1976 1978 1981 1983.
Robert Fenton, Colonel (Class of 1978) – NJ Army National Guard — COL Fenton is a veteran of Operation Iraq Freedom. He served as Commander, Headquarters Company, 42nd Support Command. He was also Chief of Intelligence for NATO mission KFOR XXIV (Kosovo). Overall, COL Fenton retired with 41 years of service to the citizens of New Jersey and the United States.
SGT(Ret) Kevin Garrett Adams (Class of 1980) – U.S. Army — Knight of the Order of St. George Corinthia, Ordnance Order of Samuel Sharpe, Royal Australian Ordnance Corps, US International Distinguished Rifleman, 23 years service.
Staff Sergeant Thomas Drogon (Class of 1992) – USMC — Go Rams!!
John Peeters (Class of 1993) – U.S. Marine Corps
Roberto R. Perez (Class of 1997) – Navy/ Captain, U.S. Navy — Iraq War Veteran. Presently with the IndoPacific Command in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Warner Butkus (Class of 2006) – Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy — Warner Butkus ‘06 is serving on active duty in the U.S. Navy and is currently stationed in San Diego, CA.
Tim Lynch (Class of 2012) – Captain, U.S. Army — After graduating West Point in 2016, Tim served for eight years as an Aviation Officer & UH-60 Blackhawk pilot in Colorado, Afghanistan, Germany, Italy, and Romania. His wife, Erica, also graduated West Point in 2016 and served for eight years as a Military Intelligence Officer in Colorado, Afghanistan, Iraq, Germany, and Italy.
Robert James Jr. (Class of 2016) – Petty Officer 2nd Class, U.S. Navy
Patrick James Lieutenant (Class of 2016) – U.S. Navy — currently on active duty USS Alabama SSBN 731.
James P. Smith (Class of 2016) – Corporal, U.S. Army — Grandfather of Anthony Smith '16. Served in the Korean War.
Donald J. Adanuncio – U.S. Army — Nick Parks' Grandfather.
Carlo Barresi – Corporal- U.S. Army Medic, U.S. Army — Medic in World War 2.
John Brixie – E-6, U.S. Army — John’s son was a graduate of OP in 1987 - also named John Brixie.
Stephen Cash – Seaman First Class, U.S. Navy
Anthony J. Carro, father of John Carro '84, WWII Army Corp of Engineers
Joseph A. Cincotta – Chief Master Sergeant, 105Th Airlift Wing, U.S. Air Force — Thank you to CMSgt Joseph A. Cincotta, uncle of Chase Lynch '26 and Luke Cincotta '29 who recently retired from the Air Force after nearly 40 years of service. We are grateful for your many years of dedication and service to our country!
Fabio Cologna – Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps — Father of a current student, James Cologna.
Phil DeAngelis, U.S. Navy — Grandfather of Phil Miranda '92.
Alexander J. Graziano, MD – Captain, U.S. Air Force — Father of Alexander J. Graziano '76.
Andrew Hadzewycz – Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army — Andrew is the father of Mark Hadzewycz '02 and Paul Hadzewycz '09.
James Hayden – U.S. Army, U.S. Army
Robert James III – Captain, U.S. Navy — Brother Patrick James 2016.
Joseph Jackson, Petty Officer Second Class – United States Navy — Late father of John Jackson, '76 who served during WWII from 1944 to 1946.
George T Kondracki – Private, U.S. Army — George served honorably in WWII.
Robert Lenehan – Captain, U.S. Army
Henry Lucci – U.S. Army
Gene Miranda, U.S. Army — Father of Phil Miranda '92.
Joe Murphy – Radio Man, U.S. Navy
Evert G. Olsen – U.S. Army — Medic during WWII.
Frank Petrucci – U.S. Army — Nicholas DeRosa's great grandfather.
Vincent Policarpio – SPC 4, U.S. Army
Mark M. Pollard – Sargeant, U.S. Marine Corps — Rutgers U graduate 2001, Marine, MA in Global Relations from Rutgers U - Newark.
Andrew Recio – U.S. Army — Brother of Kevin Recio ‘06.
Terry Schappert – Master Sergeant, Special Forces, U.S. Army
Nicholas A. Stabile, Sr. – Sergeant, U.S. Marine Corps — Father of Nicholas A. Stabile, Jr., O.P. Class of 1975. Korean Era Veteran. He was stationed at Navy-Marine Airbase, FL. The airbase was renamed Marine Corps Air Station Miami (MCAS Miami) on February 15, 1952. MCAS Miami was the home of the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing from May 1952 until September 1955. Nicholas A. Stabile, Sr. was attached to the 3d Marine Aircraft Wing. Today this would be known as "logistics support."
Anthony Stabile – Private First Class, U.S. Army — Grandfather of Nicholas A. Stabile, Jr., O.P. Class of 1975. World War Era Veteran. He was assigned to the 161st Ambulance Company, U.S. Army 41st Division . I (First) Corps was officially activated in France, under the A.E.F., from 15 January 1918. It included the 1st, 2nd, 26th, 32nd, 41st and 42nd Divisions. (4th Brigade, U.S. Marine Corps, was included as part of 2nd Division.). Anthony served in England and France. Anthony was present at the Battle of Château-Thierry.
Arsenio ("Fred") Stabile – Technical Sergeant Of U.S. Army Air Corps, U.S. Air Force — Uncle of Nicholas A. Stabile, Jr., O.P. Class of 1975. World War II Veteran. A member of the 14th Air Force, under the command of Major Gen. Claire Lee Chennault, Fred was a nose gunner in a B-24 "Liberator." The 14th Air Force was stationed in northern India. The 14th Air Force flew over the Himalayas . Fred was credited with downing three Japanese fighters. He was involved in numerous bombing missions in China.
William Thomas Weedo, Jr. – RM2, U.S. Navy — Will Weedo III's dad.