Robert Nelson:
CLASS OF 1964
Newfield High SchoolClass of 1964
Selden, NY
Robert's Story
I have had my share of the ups and downs life can bring since 1964. I went to SUNY New Paltz for my undergraduate degree in Social Studies Education. I began teaching in 1968 in Dawnwood Jr. HS. I taught in Centereach High School for 29 years, and Newfield for my last three years. I got my Masters degree at SUNY Stony Brook.
I was fortunate to have a very rewarding teaching and coaching career. I had the great pleasure of coaching at Centereach while Van Wolosin coached at Newfield. We still talk about some of our meets as truly memorable.
I lost my only brother in 2001, as he was a Port Authority Police officer killed in the attacks on the trade center. I have been divorced and remarried. I live in the town of Guilderland, just outside Albany and am in good health.
I keep in touch with several members of the class of 1964 and a few of my former teachers. I am proud to claim friendship with Tom Cakouros, Emerson Dunton, and Dan Curcio ...Expand for more
as three of my former teachers. I still see my good friends Charlie DiStefano, Van Wolosin, Barry Improte, Terry Giannone, And Joe Camarata regularly. Recently I got in touch with Al Donato, the first friend I made when we moved to Centereach.
My wonderful wife and I travel a great deal and we have had annual trips with the Woosins, Improtes, and Giannones for the last several years. We count Herb and Gretchen Mones, and Mandy and Peggy Dominguez among our dear friends who have roots in Middle Country as well.
My sister now lives in the house bought by our family in 1958. She is a distinguished Librarian in Longwood and is coming to the end of her professional career there. She will be moving Florida within the next few years. I hold her children, and those of my brother very dear.
I became a grandpa in 2012 and now I fully understand the joy of that title. My daughter is so dedicated to her little joy and it is beyond joyous to see them.
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