Richard McNairy a.k.a. Ric:  

My Life (as of 10 Jan 09) I was born and raised in Southwest Detroit, where they say "The Weak Are Eaten". In 1967, shortly after the '67 Detroit Riots, we relocated to Utica, Michigan. While living in Detriot I kinda hung out with Regan Ryan, Kent Demattio, Scott Fergusson, Larry Pilon, Jimmy Pond, Robbie Abraham, Jimmy Loftus(Hillbilly), Jimmy & Joey Christie and a few others. The crushes I have had then were for... Judy Lucas, Theresa Jones, Nancy McKee, Debora Perry and many more. In Utica, my friends were (still are?) Ken Barber, Steve Fuchs, Phil Zeigel, Mike Breen, Dave Eseombre, Harold Kelly, Vince & Jerry Alvaro, Dave Nall, Scott Moran, George Simon, Annette DiVita, Pat McGuire, Debbie Goff, Cindy Caltrider, Richie & Wanda Reese, Michelle Fisher, Maureen Koop, Kathy Mahan, Linda Shultz, Blanch Prior, Mike Pitvouric, Dave Pearsal, Rick Zappella, Gary Miexner, Ron & Dave Bommarito, Scott Kennedy, Mark Koontz, Scott Hodge, Greg Songer, Randy Palmer, Nick Ciccerelli, Alfred & Fred LaClair, Joe McRoberts, Nick Pilon, Greg Pollack, Ray Keppler, Jage Beauchott, John Sendrow, Fred Gunther, Steve Parks, Gerry Martin, John, Dale/Pat/Ted Grabski and a few more. Although I had quite a few GF's in my school days (whom I won't mention to respect their privacy) most of them were out of Roseville. I didn't participate in school "jock" sports, but I did enjoy the Ski Club beginning with Shelby Jr. High through to Utica High. I remember most of you folks and especially the gals (MAN, I had a LOT of secret crushes, ask me who and I'll tell you). To summarize, as an Inner-City Greaser/Rocker/Hippy, I always felt out of place in Suburbia, even though many of you tried to change this. With this I thank you, my Classmates, for always treating this New Guy as an equal and making me feel welcome in my new world. We are (and will always be) a great group of people with warm hearts, open minds and a smile for all. You make me proud to have included me as one of many of you ALL in what will be always known as The GREAT Class of 1972, Utica High. Through the many years and many miles I lost track of all but one classmate, Vince Alvaro. For those of you that remember him, here's what he's been up to thru the years. Vince retired from Ford Utica Trim (where our parents put us BOTH to work right out of school, in July 1972) In 2002, Vince did 30 & out (retired). With many years of industrial sewing experience within him, prior to his retirement he taught himself the skill and business of marine canvas and upholstery. He later added vinyl sign graphics. Even though he also worked at Ford, his business grew. By the time he finally retired for Ford, he continued his business out of his home full-time and is still at it today. In 2006, Vince expressed an interest to enter into my career field of vehicle seating engineering and development. I was the Engineering Manager with Recaro Seating at that time. Knowing him as well as I do, and seeing his determination, I hired him. With very little training and in no time at all, he became a key team member within my design group. Although I have since moved on, and re-invented my career into the Business/VIP Jet Aviation Industry, Vince is still there and he continues to p...Expand for more