On Saturday, April 21, the students and faculty of Thomas Aquinas College joined with friends and family of Michael J. Paietta (’83) [1] to pray for and to remember the longtime tutor. Chaplain and fellow alumnus Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem. (’78), offered a memorial Mass in Our Lady of the Most Holy Trinity Chapel, followed by a luncheon at St. Joseph Commons. Several members of the College faculty and Mr. Paietta’s mother, Kay, spoke at the luncheon; audio is available below:
| Memorial Mass Homily Rev. Hildebrand Garceau, O.Praem. (’78) Chaplain |
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| Dr. Ronald P. McArthur Founding President and Senior Tutor |
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Peter L. DeLuca Founder, Vice President, and Tutor |
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Dr. John W. Neumayr Founder and Senior Tutor |
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Dr. Gregory L. Froelich (’83) Colleague and Classmate of Mr. Paietta |
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Dr. Brian T. Kelly Dean |
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Dr. Michael F. McLean President |
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Kay Paietta Mr. Paietta’s Mother |