"Rejoice, O young man, in thy youth; and let thy heart cheer thee in the days of thy youth, and walk in the ways of thine heart, and in the sight of thine eyes.

[Ecclesiastes 11:9]

Cranston High School East
The Class of 1968.
Remembrance and Reunion Site
Click on book to sign our guestbook

Cranston High School East, 899 Park Avenue, Cranston, R.I. USA

Important Update

The "Departed Classmates" page has been updated. TThis is a major update which allows you to click on an image of a classmate to view their biography on an individual "Memorium" page. Sadly, as we add more names to the old page, it got too long and took on a cluttered look. The design in the new format is less "busy" and allows for greater individualization of each memorial. Members of the Class of 1968, CHSE are invited to participate in memorials and remembrances to help keep this part of our site, a very personal experience. If you know of any other classmates from our class who has passed away, please use the "Contact Us" button at the top of this page to send details.

A Message To Our Classmates

This web site exists because of each member of the Cranston East Class of 1968. It is built by us for us and belongs to every member of this class. You as a member are invited to offer remembrances and stories by using the Contact Us link at the top of this page. You as a member of the Class of 1968 are invited to join in decisions that affect the direction and content of this web site by requesting to be added to the notification list. If this is your first time here, welcome home!!

Our Classmates / Our Beloved Veterans

Show them you care, please post your name on this proclamation by clicking here. You do not have to be a member of The Class of 1968 to sign. All are welcome to honor a Vet!

We the undersigned offer the Veterans of our Class of 1968 who served honorably in the service to our country and our two beloved U.S. Marines who sacrificed their lives for our country, our eternal debt of gratitude. We also take this moment to remember and honor all U.S. Veterans of all wars for their commitment to service and our country. It is easy to take these acts of bravery for granted, but on this day of days, we put aside a time to remember our Veterans of all wars. For our classmates and veterans, they are the very best of our generation.
Lawrence M Celani Class of 1968 I will never forget you my dear friends
Brian Dupont Class of 1968 Thank You Kevin. Thank You All.
Evelyn Mittler Russ Class of 1968 My Heartfelt Thanks
Ronald Cameron Class of 1968 Thank You Guys For Your Service
This Veterans Panel Will Remain Here As A Permanent Tribute To Our Beloved Veterans

Classmates Donald and Kevin Made The Ultimate Sacrifice

We are forever grateful and will never forget. Rest in Peace Marines.

United States Marine Private First Class
United States Marine Private First Class

Donald Lyle Elliott

Quang Tri - August 10, 1969

Kevin Carroll Hanley

Quang Nam - September 17, 1968

They Answered The Call - Thank You For Your Service
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U.S. Army SP4
U.S. Army
Army National Guard
U.S. Air Force SSgt

Bradford Allen Berg

(Deceased)

John F McDonough

Raymond Alfred Brais

David Earl Bottomley
U.S. Air Force
U.S. Air Force
Army National Guard

Paul Michael Jetty

Harold Peter Miller

(Deceased)

Peter Lamoureux

Classmates Celebrating Birthdays

David Bottomley - May 18, 1950
Frank Carpaco - June 4, 1950

A Recent Loss

We Remember

James Crudale

May 11, 1950

Lawrence Hood

June 1,1949

Steven Webber

May 24, 1949

Leif Calberg

June 17, 1950

Forever In Our Hearts

When you are about to step into the darkness of all that is unknown, faith is knowing there will be something solid to stand on or you will be taught how to fly. (Author Unknown)

This endeavor has been the most meaningful yet painful thing I have done in my life. I endure the painful reminders of my losses and am reminded that in the days of my blissful ignorance, I was loosing those that meant everything to me. Your brothers and sisters who live on, like myself will feel the pain of your absence but we also rejoice in having known you, for however short the time. Rest in Peace and through the grace of our God, we will meet once more in a place where there is no war, no pain only the quiet peace of paradise.

Author: Lawrence Michael Celani 7/03/2011

Brad Berg
Alan Berger
Charles Long
Collene Gafney
Domenick Valetta
Donald Elliott*#
Donald Reilly*
Earl Fenton Jr.
Gerald Giramma
Gerald Trainor
Harold Miller
Irene DiBatista
Janet Ellsworth
Janice Marsocci
John Derico
James Crudale
John Renzi
 Kevin Hanley *#
Leif Calberg
Marion Boezi
Mary Ricketson
Maureen Hamlin
Raymond DiPippo
Richard Talbot
Steven Webber
Thomas Gregorio
Thomas Padliarini
Gene Soltys
Lois Hopkins
Elizabeth Wheeler
Judith Faciglia Turchetta
Gregory M Soscia
Joseph Fish
Robert R Ouimette
Stephen W Pliakas
Brian w Pomfret
Lea Leite Carle
Jerald Hassard

Not Pictured

Michael Berrigan
Marilyn Ehrlich
Richard Stokley
George Russel
Lawrence Hood

Maria Fraioli *

If you know where a picture can be obtained for our five classmates, please contact me so we can put them in where they belong, as we remember them.

* Denotes students who left prior to graduation or moved after Junior High School

# Denotes Killed In Action/Missing in Action or POW (Vietnam)

Update History

July 4, 2011 Page Created

July 8, 2011 New Music

July 29, 2011 New Birthday Rembrances

Sept 22, 2011 : Relocated site to chse1968.com

November 11, 2011: Added Veteran's Panel

November 18, 2011: Music Change

** Younger Brother Classmate Kevin C Hanley

Created 7/04/2011

Updated February 29,2012

Copyright Notice

The Thunderbolt Logo is the property of Cranston High School East and The city Of Cranston, R.I. Department Of Education. The picture of Cranston High School East and The Picture of Lawrence M Celani Are The Property Of Lawrence M Celani. The Marine Corps graduation picture of Pfc. Kevin C Hanley is used with permission and is the property of Pfc. Hanley's family

Cranston High School East and The City of Cranston, R.I. hold no interest in this web site and this Web Site is in no way associated with Cranston High School East and The City Of Cranston, R.I. Department Of Education By Contract Or Sanction.

You Are Free To Link To This Web Page But The Page(s) Is (are) Not To Be Altered In Any Way Without The Written Consent Of Lawrence M Celani And The Approval And Endorsement Of The Members Of My Class Of 1968.