James E. Zedalis, 84, died peacefully at his home in Ozona, FL on February 18, 2025. He was born in Nashua, NH to Peter W. and Mary E. Zedalis on February 18, 1941. Graduate of Maine Maritime Academy in 1962, he was a ship engineer in the merchant marines with Moore-McCormack Lines sailing out of Boston. In 1966, he married Helga Boegner of Vienna, Austria (deceased), then settled in Ozona in 1967. Jim had a long professional career with GTE in facilities management in Tampa. During his retirement years, Jim refurbished a 30 ft. sailboat, that he enjoyed sailing with his young grandchildren. He is survived by his brother, Timothy C. Zedalis of Gainesville, FL; two daughters, Karina Zedalis of Lyons, CO, Andrea Z. LeRoy of Rockledge, FL; and four grandchildren.
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- Richard P. Wrigglesworth ’74Richard “Rick” Paul Wrigglesworth passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2025, while doing what he loved most – boating on a cloudless, sunny day. Though his passing was sudden, his family finds comfort knowing he left this world surrounded by the peace of the open water and the nature he so deeply cherished. Born on […] The post Richard P. Wrigglesworth ’74 appeared first on Alumni.
- Norman F. Laskay ’62Norman Frank Laskay (Norm) born July 3, 1941 in Lorraine, Ohio passed away at home in New Orleans on October 13, 2025 surrounded by his family and beloved dogs, Bella and Olive Grace. He is survived by his beloved wife of 53 years Leslie Weathersby Laskay; daughter Socea Laskay May (Brian); preceded in death by […] The post Norman F. Laskay ’62 appeared first on Alumni.
- Capt. Charles E. Zenter ’96Captain Charles E. “Chuck” Zenter, 59, of Castine, Maine, and Key West, Florida, died October 13, 2025, in the loving care of his devoted wife and daughter. He charted his journey with bile duct cancer with a commitment to embody peace, grace, and dignity in this most challenging of life’s events. Chuck was a native […] The post Capt. Charles E. Zenter ’96 appeared first on Alumni.
- William Mahoney ’56SOUTHWEST HARBOR — William Mahoney responded to the Naval last bell “FWE” on Oct. 1, 2025, at Mount Desert Island Hospital, Bar Harbor. He was born in Boston Nov. 8, 1935, the son of Patrick Mahoney and Marcella (Cronin) Mahoney. He grew up in Stoughton, Mass., with three brothers, Lawrence, Paul, and Joseph, who predeceased […] The post William Mahoney ’56 appeared first on Alumni.
- James F. Lally, Jr. ’72James F. Lally, Jr., 76, of Pittsfield, N.H., passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025; at the Granite VNA Hospice House in Concord following a period of declining health. He was born on July 30, 1949; in Dorchester, MA; son of the late James Lally, Sr. and Margaret (McClain) Lally. James was educated in the […] The post James F. Lally, Jr. ’72 appeared first on Alumni.
- Charles L. Hooper ’56Charles Lee Hooper, 90, of Gales Ferry, passed away peacefully Sunday Sept. 21, 2025, at his residence. Charles was born Dec. 2, 1934, in Biddeford, Maine to Verner Ethelbrick Hooper and Louise Mildred Wilcox Hooper. He married Nancy Ann Clair April 23, 1960. She preceded him in death May 23, 2021. After graduating from Maine […] The post Charles L. Hooper ’56 appeared first on Alumni.