Vincentia Termini Dobson ’60 and her husband, Ronald, attended the summer wedding of Shawn Fallon, son of Frank and Kathleen Walsh Fallon ’60. Grace Martin Cipriani ’60 also attended. Vincentia and Ronald celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with three weeks at Lago Maggiore Lake in Northern Italy.

The Class of 1962’s 50th anniversary luncheon in April 2012 was a truly memorable event, says Mary Collins Macchiarola ’62. Forty-nine “golden girls” happily renewed old friendships, recalled fond College memories and shared their journeys since graduation.

Rosemary McDonald Ahern ’62 and her husband, Thomas, celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary last July. In September, they traveled to the Holy Land with their son, the Rev. Thomas Ahern ’85, who officiated at the renewal of their wedding vows at Cana. Father Tom was also the celebrant at the Class of 1962’s 50th anniversary Mass in April 2012.

Mary Gallagher Alban ’62 finds life in Ashburn, Va., a wonderful experience. She now plays mahjong and enjoys the challenge. Mary and her husband, John, recently enjoyed a land tour and cruise in Alaska. They also enjoy family visits and functions with their 10 grandchildren.

Anne Bagnini Alpert ’62 and her husband, Marty, retired to Jacksonville, Fla., five years ago. They have five children and three grandchildren. Anne founded a magnet school in Norwalk, Ct., an inter-district charter school in Bridgeport, Ct., and the first charter school in Connecticut. All are still thriving. Presently with a string quartet, Anne continues to play piano. “St. Joseph’s College for Women changed my life,” she says.

Vera Lista Banach ’62 and her husband, Richard, now reside in Aberdeen, N.J. Their two sons, Rich and Tom, live in Kentucky and South Carolina, respectively. While Vera and Rich still maintain a getaway home in the Poconos, they spend winters in Florida and Mexico. They recently enjoyed a Mediterranean cruise to the Greek Islands.