Fond memories of the horsedrawn produce wagon coming up the alley with the sing-song calling out of wares. If anyone from this class year stumble on this site please email me at lshamley61@ gmail.com. I attended this school for 5 years, graduated from 8th grade in 1974! Frances Gasparro, I graduated Cabrini in 1959. Mike Dote, Hi, my name is Tony Coleman and I graduated in the class of 64, unfortunately there were only 13 in my class. Bulley & Andrews served as construction manager for the new, 22,300 sq. is located in the heart of downtown. It is this inclusive community that makes our educational experience so distinct. Annette Sessom is the person you are referring to her sister was Donna. Lucky was Fr. But by the next morning they cleared the Blvd and placed the building square on the foundation! Ann Sineni and I were good friends, I remember. Provides auto-suggestions when entering text. My best memories are at St. Frances X Cabrini School. Hi Anthony. Your email address will not be published. So the movers began to move this 3 story building across Sacramento Blvd-during the night-one inch an hour. Morselli gave me a crucifix which I still have. i attended the school much later when there were regular teachers and the school became racially mixed. I had Sr. Lucy in kindergarten. Compare St. Francis Xavier School to Other Schools School Details Grades PK, K-8 Students 283 Student-Teacher Ratio 15:1 National 17:1 Full-Time Teachers 17 Part-Time Teachers 3 Tuition The neighborhood boys and I had a great time playing on those floating forms until we got kicked out of there. I will be 75 this month and all the memories I had from the old neighborhood are still there. She also had a younger sister. Student-Teacher Ratio may not be indicative of class size. Have a great day and thanks for replying. I have great memories of that old neighborhood. I moved away from that neighborhood to Forest Park and then out of Illinois for many years. I do on occasion see Joe Ponce at St. Philip reunions. They love it! Fridays - 7:30am - 1:30pm. I have been in Florida the last 12 years full time. I have a picture of you from our 1959 Confirmation class picture! The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. Bye for now. We grew up in great times. Raphael and Phillips. Lucian used to visit our house and my aunts home next door. Precious memories. Florian Girometta was pastor when I lived there. Hi Linda I think I went to school with you too, Debbie DiOrio. He was always so nice to us and used to visit the families on our block. Hope you are doing well. There was a Peter Agliata in my class, I graduated in 1959. We have been an FXW family for 8 years now. Lots of fun at recess. The nuns even complained to our family. We can't imagine finding a better school for our kids anywhere, honestly. We lived at 3045 w.polk st. Fr Lucien invited me to his silver jubilee. Community is one of FXWs defining qualities. About. He invited me to his 25th anniversary as a priest. St. Francis Xavier School - Metairie, LA School Calendar Find us on Facebook Facebook We are on Amazon Smile! I/m interested in locating some of the classroom pictures. I am not sure if you remember me but it was a great surprise and pleasure to see your name here! Me and my cousin scaled buildings, jumped roofs, played tight rope on the railroad tracks, climbed fences and went into buildings that had a fire. Hi everyone. Leo still participates in carrying the statue of Our Lady of Mt. In 6th grade one ofthose teachers was Mr. James (Jim) Rittenberg. I dont remember too much about my yr there but I vividly remember attending the wake at Granada Funeral home of a beautiful young girl (my age) that had died in the fire of Our Lady of Angels school. I have many fond memories of my old neighborhood. I remember Sister Lucy as my kindergarten teacher. She was African American, first name Annette. I am living in Florida now they may still be in Storage in Chicago. After mass I would go to the convent with the nuns & have breakfast. The house we lived in is still there, but many of my cousins and friends homes are not (or boarded up). Hope to hear from you and others again! I still do and enjoying retirement after working as a print production mgr for Leo Burnett and other companies downtown. Welcome to the Xavier Catholic School System. We have 3 kids that are all very different learners and FXW has done an amazing job of meeting them each where they are at. This family owned a turkey farm. Louis Rizzo and Frank Catalano were in my class. Aquilino . it was very traumatic. Too bad as it was a wonderful neighborhood before the riots. The average rate in schools in communities of similar income level as our was 92%. I loved that school. I had 2 good friends there: Carol Rizzo and Leslie Caviccione. I graduated in 1971. We lived at 3011 Lexington in a 3-flat that my grandfather bought for a dollar and had moved across Sacramento down Lexington to make room for the Church to be built. What a nice surprise to hear from you. You must have been in my classroom. St. Francis Xavier School is a private, Catholic school located in WILMETTE, IL. The only nun whos name I remember was Sister Alphonse. And on the other side of you I remember a wide gangway and the Borrows lived there. The priests and nuns at Cabrini were a real part of the community. I wish we could see everyone again. The school and church was a melting pot of ethnic flavors and reflected the neighborhood in which we lived. For more information, please contact the school. In 1989, the late First Lady of Chicago Maggie Daley approached Her brother, Robert, served in the army during WWII and was with Eisenhower when they liberated Dachau. many years on my way to Cabrini school. My maiden name is Loretta Lambert. I went on to Providence H.S and graduated in 1963. my 70th birthday. We lived at 2926 W. Polk. Welcome to Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish (Saints JFX)! St Francis Xavier is located on the West Side of I-15. Needless to say, Im proud to be a FXW parent! Frances Xavier Cabrini through 5th grade. Catholic school teacher fired from St. Francis Xavier in Wilmette over COVID-19 Advertisement Coronavirus A suburban Catholic school teacher was fired after refusing to return to class. Jim passed away recently, however. My grandparents owned an apartment building a half block from school at 2926 W. Polk St. and I often went home for lunch to watch noontime TV comedy shows. Saints JFX in Wilmette is a dual-campus Catholic learning community blessed with exceptional resources, motivated teachers, and talented teams dedicated to the unique learning needs of Preschoolers on our St. Joseph Campus and K-8 students on our St. Francis Xavier Campus. We would love to have as many from Cabrini as possible with us. Preschoolers and families are celebrating love and kindness this morning in a prayer service at Old St. Patricks Church. During the warmer months, my grandfather, Sam, would go out in front to take care of the grass. You could actually come through the school yard and follow a path directly on to Lexington. The priests and nuns were wonderful, too. Weve been married 45 years next month probably the same for Leo and you. During this time we alsobegan to get regular teachers. The boldest part of this mission would be that 30 High School Science and Mathematics Teacher at St Francis Xavier College View profile View profile badges Also my brother and sister, and all my cousins. I really enjoy reading these comments about I have to admit it was not easy and I did feel alienated, gradually I managed to learn the language. Those were very happy days and those memories are still very alive for me. I also thought that statement was a little odd, and I do understand what you are saying. Annual Examination Commences For Classes I to IX & XI, 2023 St. Francis Xavier School | All Rights Reserved. You may contact staff members directly below or contact one of the Parish offices. At one point the building almost tipped over as they adjusted the rollers. I am on email with a few gals from high school and thats it. All of the teachers and staff (shout out to the student success team!) Thank you for sharing Nancy, and Im glad you enjoyed my blog. Unfortunately the class of 64 only had 13 I attended school there & Remember our pastor Fr. Noreen, Sacramento runs N-S, 3032 would be half way to Skokie to the north or 3000 south. I was in that class on the 7th grade side. Students appreciate learning about others cultures and religions and most importantly, they see the opportunity to serve others as a gift. She comes to those Melrose Park get togethers of Leos. Cars were still parked at the curbs on both sides of the street. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. We also went in Granata Funeral Home and would visit the deceased to pray for them although we didnt know them from Adam hahaha, Say hi to your brother. I lived at 3402 W. Lexington. We are a part of the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland. Ill scan them and see if its possible to post them here, or on my facebook page if its not possible to post here. We moved on 1960. Your memories match mine to the tea and the one that stood out a lot was being happy your children were not as foolish as you. My buddies and I had some great adventures around the construction site. Classes I To X To Wear Summer Uniform From 27.02.2023, Classes I To XII School Uniform Counter. Hi Lenora. I am thankful to the school administration and leadership for providing my children with a values-based, rigorous, Catholic education. taller, slim, dark-haired fellow whose name I cant recall? I appreciate all the love and comments my blog has received. Your article was the only one I could find. Not on facebook but will check back periodically. I drove down California from jury duty last month and decided to go see my old block on Polk Street. Coco, Fr. The song Amen stayed in my heart and head for years. We knew the pharmacist and they had a great soda fountain in there! I remember walking to Kedzie to Sarnos bakery or the Royal Blue supermarket or going to Celestes for pizza and italian Beef in the knotty pine dining room with all the deer heads and animal trophies on the wall. he would come in and make himself comfortable, stretching his legs and putting his feet right up on the cocktail table. I went on to Providence High School. My dad, Charlie Paletta, made a grotto for Holy Mary and it was placed in the school. I attended Mother Cabrini in the 50s. I also do remember Farther Dufficy. It would be nice to have a St. Frances Cabrini student reunion and meet at a mass at a Catholic Church nearby like Holy Family or Holy Rosary. SFX is led by Ms. Dolores Butler, a former Archdiocese teacher with a Masters in School . I went to Cabrini school from 1954 to 1960. When I first started school there the new school wasnt built, first grade was the first floor of the rectory & the other grades were in the church basement. I remember Bernice as one of the fastest runners in school (YMCA). St Francis Xavier School Elementary Schools Schools Educational Services Website 27 YEARS IN BUSINESS (708) 588-1472 21 N Catherine Ave La Grange, IL 60525 2. I can still picture what your both looked like. I remember you and your brother Joe Joe and your entire family. My teachers were: Sr. Angelica Marie, Sr Natalie, Miss Smith, Sr Theresa, Sr Gertrude Marie, Sr Constantine, Sr. Raphael, and Sr Speranza. i will tell my mom she was mentioned here again lol. Sadly she passed away about 3 years ago. Went there one year 7th grade.best days of my life in that neighborhood.I will never forget you Frances.god bless all. Now Im retired and live in Florida. I still have it. (Michael Gard / Daily Southtown) Game 2 St. Xavier (5-9 . No one has mentioned the school was originally located in an apartment building facing Polk ST.where the convent/school now stand. Do you remember MaryAnn Farinella? Dennis and I lost contact with everyone. Coco. Hello Debbie DiOrio Abruzzo. Parents often say they are grateful to be a part of such an exceptional place of inclusion and belonging. Hi would that grocery store on California and Harrison be owened by Carlos. We even had a basement-how did they do that in those days? Joef posted it on Youtube the link is in his comment dated 10/23/2013. I remember when he excitement seeing the students going to school. We are a community of faith. Please share your stories so this school and church will not be forgotten. We moved to Burbank when I was 7 but remember all the fun we had in the old neighborhood. Thanks for remembering me! There was a Louis Manzella in my class. Thanks for bringing back the happy memories of my long ago youth. Carmel in Melrose Park. I have visited her shrine in Golden Colorado. John Iovinelli married my Aunt Lorraine. Since Appleton's first Catholic school opened in 1867, our . SEARCH @ Saints Joseph and Francis Xavier Parish. Rdohealing.org is website for Father Ralph A. DiOrio Jr. Who was ordained at Mother Cabrini Church along with 4 other Priests on June 1,1957. The church was so majestic! It hit me just to knock me over and knock the breath out of me. I remember the parish carnival every summer and hanging out while the carny workers were setting up the rides and thinking that I would like to work for a carnival when I grew up. makes us unique. Thanks! Both service and faith are woven into the curriculum that serve as the foundation for teaching kindness, empathy, and love for one's neighbor. My email is donna.blaha@gmail.com. I believe 7th and 8th grade were in the same room at that time, because Sister Speranza was the teacher. I am always happy to hear that there is a group of people that keep St Frances Cabrini in their thoughts and kind words. Greater Chicago Area. My mother used to drive so she helped the wonderful nuns run errands. It also supports St. Francis ability to remain competitive with area schools in providing a diversified curriculum, academic support, and special services. I also remember Fr Florian who literally became our priest throughout my life all the way to baptizing my own children. Sacramento was never blocked. I still have the cross. History; Mission Statement; Namesake; Our Charisms; . p: 312-466-0700 Thank you for sharing your memories. (Im glad my children were never as foolish as I). How are you. I remember Fr Coco and Fr Lucian and all the rest of those you mentioned. I graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in 1963. yes joe falbo is my dad! Hi Donna Fasone Blaha & Linda Manzella! We lived on west Arthington. I have two children at FXW and simply cannot say enough positive things about it. We had such a wonderful turnout Father Jack Wall, pastor of Old St. Patrick`s church, with a bold Hi everyone, Joe: I remember your mother. AI (Artificial Intelligence), specifically ChatGPT, poses some serious challenges for teachers. We were going through my moms stuff and I she had my graduating class of 1961photo. Fr Lucian (if you remember him) stayed friends with our family until his death. We lived at 3234 Polk. Endorse St. Francis Xavier School. If you know of any other Cabrini kids, please invite them to join. Hi Nick. Sandra T, Ramon P, Michael G, Marlene F, Anthony C, or Elizabeth V. I am going back almost 60 years but I am certain these names are correct. Linda, I was a classmate of yours, graduating from Saint Frances in 1953. I dont really see any childhood friends. How they linger! We have fund memories of our short time there. This tour is designed for parents only. I remember rosemary densa,tommy spinelli. 14.5. Carmelo and Noemi Alequin Married there 1961 by Angelo Coco. I would love to see it. Sr. Speranza was my homeroom teacher. Lucky. The one memory I will never forget was that during lent if we went to services with our parents we did not have to do homework and also how we used to stare at the statue of Mother Cabrini laying in state in that glass casket and keep staring till we thought she moved! I was bussed to the school from St. Finbarr which was closed following the 68 riots. We are a community that is purposely diverse and intentionally inclusive. School. I enjoyed the video very muchthank you! Thanks for bringing this alive to many of us. Truly miss your relatives bakery, Espositos; the aroma of fresh Italian bread, and pastries! p: 312-466-0700 I remember Mother Cabrini in that glass case. Some of the Nuns no longer wore their habits, and there was a rumor that one hadmarried a former priest. The school initially housed four Sisters of Providence who welcomed . He is still active in healing ministry . Stay safe and stay blessed. I had 2 older brothers that graduated 8th grade. My Dad and Uncles owned a grocery storeC&C Food Martson the corner of of California and Harrison and I remember the names of so many local merchantslike Sarnos and JVs pharmacy. This is Marjorie Moretti and I lived at 824 So California Ave and was just reminiscing of going to Mother Cabrini Church and School. One incident Ill never forget I think it was Sacramento Street where part of the street was blocked with wood traffic horses so the kids could play outside for recess. Fr Lucian officiated at my wedding in 1969 and remained a friend of our family till his death. Cogo and Fr. We moved away in 1960 when I would be entering the 8th grade and my sister, Rosemarie the sixth. I went to school with Rosalie Guerrieri also. UCS do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, national origin and/or ethnic origin in its administration policies, treatment of students, and its employment practices. Then there were the big productions down at the Michael Todd theatre where we would take a bus and have to have reserved seats and the curtains would part and there would be an intermission during the movie. Sunny Boy Bakery for fresh hot Italian bread, Johnny hot dog stand, Albany butcher, Granada Funeral home, FRed the Florist, Lousies grocery store and many many more. My kids adore their teachers, their friends and love their school experience! It was nice hearing from you! The core values at FXW (Purposely Diverse, Intentionnaly Inclusive) are exhibited every day from the dedicated and caring professionals. guide them to become hardworking individuals equipped with a strong Girometti (not sure if I got the spelling right), Fr Lucky, and Fr Coco. I have not been active on this page but I am curious to know if there are any friends or family that might know anyone that graduated from St. Frances Cabrini in the class of 1964. Do you remember the big riot that broke out in the Pier Room? Dennis LaMontagna that name sounds familiar. I remember Chuck and remember his sons murder many years after I knew them. We moved away from the neighbor after I finished 5th grade moving further west to the Austin neighborhood. She mentioned that somewhere on this blog a few years back. That nun must have thanked me 3 times for those stockings. When we attended school, we had morning and afternoon recess, and Lexington St. was barricaded at lunchtime so we could play in the street as well as in the playground. I do recall Fr. f: 312-337-7180, Purposefully Diverse, Intentionally Inclusive, Welcoming and embracing of all faith traditions, Effortless Fundraising & Additional Support. My email : suezpenzl@gmail.com. x. . Visible Anyone can find this group. Virtual 360 School Tour HSA Spirit Shop How to Access the Family Portal on FACTS Payment Portal Safe Environment Old Metairie Fest Sponsorship Info OMF Sponsorship Form Our Mission Statement: I think we went there at the same time. My brothers and I use to think she was going to wake up to!! About. I graduated in 1964 and I am curious to know if any of my former classmates are in touch with this site. Hi Donna, my name is Tony Coleman and I attended Cabrini from 6th through 8th grades. My cousin and I always stayed after school and helped the nuns and sometimes we were invited to the convent to visit with the nuns. Thank you so much for sending me this link! St. Francis Xavier School differentiates itself from the other schools based on its philosophy of creating all rounded personalities rather than just lob sided academicians. We moved to the suburbs after my graduation, but, while I attended St. Mel High School, my Uncle, Pat Donnamaria, who worked as a baker at Sarnos got me an after school job at the bakery. Does anyone remember Mr.Singleton ? Pete Pagliuco here. We lost touch with each other. Rosalie, what years did you attend? My brother graduated St Francis in 1959 or 1960. It has 283 students in grades PK, K-8 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. My Brothers and I when there for 3rd and 4th grade. Please Contact the school for more information. I was scaredto death, fortunately, I only had to meet them once. There is a picture of a John Louis Coleman. It was in the church rectory. We shopped at a little grocery store named Zenas that was in the middle of our block. St. Francis Xavier Catholic Parish. I also taught English for a couple of years. Hi Elizabeth, my name is Anthony Coleman. St. Xavier's High School, Patna (often abbreviated as SXS Patna or SXHS), is a private Catholic primary and secondary school, located in the neighborhood of Gandhi Maidan in Patna, Bihar, India.Established in 1940, it is the oldest Jesuit school in the city of Patna and in the state of Bihar, established by missionaries from the American Chicago Province of the Society of Jesus. I remember the Bridgeport crew. The nuns would take us there and pray to her I went there for 1st and 2nd grade in 1955. now. Since graduating from SFDS in 2006, she has earned a B.A in secondary education from St. Xavier University, a Masters in Education Leadership from Aurora University, and is currently pursuing a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from Aurora University. f: 312-466-0711, 751 N. State St. I graduated in 1963 and our class only had 23 students. FR Lucky. We lived on the Island at Austin and Roosevelt Rd .I graduated in 68 my brother Frank in 67 from Austin High, did you go to Austin or one of the all girl high schools in the area. Hello to everyone & wishing you a Happy Thanksgiving. I ran across this quite by accident. so glad you enjoyed the film robert!my mom always talks about your family and how much fun they had growing up next door to each other.my mom said they would sneak in and out each others bedroom windows to go out when they werent supposed to lol.my mom talks to your aunt lynn all the time.if you mention the dotes your family will know exactly who you are talking about! Carmel in Melrose Park. It was a pleasant read and I remember many of the names. St. Francis Xavier Campus history. I had a Sam Esposito and I believe Jeanette Esposito, another Esposito boy but I am not sure of his first name, I think he was Sams cousin. Personally I thought her to be unreasonable when she slapped my brother but thats what they did back then. Graduation Class 1964. Leonora, I graduated in from St. Frances 1953, and also attended school in the rectory and in the church basement until the school was built. Their behavior and sense of humor are so similar to those of the people from the Cabrini neighborhood. Cannot remember his name. I passed by Manley H.S. 519.3. It did not fail that on some of those days the paddle would come out and I would get a hand spanking for being late. Any relation to him? There were 10 kids, including Carmine, Sarah (Dolly), Marie, Lorraine, Robert, Anthony, Alex, Joseph, Anna and Frank. Get Involved. Father Ralph just posted photos of their Ordination taken inside the church. Great fun. Hi! Was it Ronnie? Are you still in Chicago? longj750@comcast.net Very interesting Elizabeth, We used the same street as you mentioned for recess. I remember going to the bakery on kedzie Sarnos with my mom. While at Saint Francis Cabrini I attained so many of my sacraments there, however I was baptized at Our Lady of Sorrows. Holy Trinity High School (Catholic) Add to Compare (13) Grades: 9-12 | 348 students 520.8 miles 1443 W Division Street Chicago, IL 60642 Such a lovely story. Me and my cousins went there also. Here is a list of surnames of some of the people who lived on the 2900 block of Lexington when I lived there: Cavoto, Rizzo, Meo, Lullo, Carnegio, Ciangiarulo, Dote, Barro, Brandinisio, I just had to tell you about the 2900 block of Lexington being blocked off for recess. Yes, its sad that that area is so crime-ridden. I attended St, Simeon in Bellwood for over 20 years. My cousins Regina Williams, James Williams and Keegan Miller along with my sister and I went to Cabrini. Manley Vocational with a Joe Falbo. My cousin was Patricia Paletta. To foster a healthy spirit of competition, many inter-house competitions are held in the school. I visited once and they were only using the first floor. If my mother couldnt pick me up I would be back to the convent after school. I remember talking to my friend Stan over the phone at night practicing our Latin to become altar boys. I said I was and never mentioned it to anyone until now. St. Francis Xavier Parish School, La Grange is a private, Catholic school located in LA GRANGE, IL. I went to Mother Cabrini from 1952 to1958. I forgot to mention the name Belpidio. Some students were in awe of such a close-knit, ethnic neighborhood. Great, great memories!!! I wish our beloved Parish was still in existence so we could visit it. My mother Josephine LiPuma was the organist until the Church closed. How sad that was. He is currently a professor at Harvard Divinity School in Cambridge, Massachusetts . St. Francis Xavier School We are determined to achieve the highest standards Parent Login and Fees Payment Online Payment - Paytm Payments Admission Open For 2023-24 For detailed information please visit our Admission page or you may contact +91 83349 36377 CLICK FOR ADMISSION ENQUIRY Welcome To St. Francis Xavier School He and Father Edward Dufficy will always be remembered assome of thegreat faces from St. Frances Xavier Cabrini School, and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. Our block was very diverse with Italians, Germans, Irish, Mexican, Puerto Ricans, Poles, all living in different buildings but in peaceful harmony. I dont know if the school still stands. I have great memories of that neighborhood. Check with relatives about where you lived. Loved being there. My parents moved in 1960 when I was in 5th grade. It was a beautiful school, parish, convent, and priests and sisters. Families travel from all over the city (and some suburbs) to come to FXW. My younger brother Jerald LiPuma also attended school there he graduated in 1961. I also attended my first funeral at St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Church. Fr Florian was pastor when we graduated, Fr Lucian, (Fr Lucky) was our good friend. many wonderful memories on polk street. It was int he basement of the church in 1973 when I attended school there. It is calculated using the reported number of students and full-time equivalent teachers. There was no reply under your name, so I replied to myself in the hopes that youd read this. I miss the Italian Bread in that neighborhood. Sorry, again, I did include Rizzo initially. I attended this school and church from kindergarten to 8th grade, and it was wonderful. grace dote is my moms first cousin,she graduated in 1960 i believe,shortly before leaving lexington st for the northwest side of chicago. We moved to LaGrange, then Berwyn. The focus on diversity and inclusion is at the center of FXW's mission. Its been a a long time hasnt it. Would love to see that 8th grade picture. "He has a world of talent. The Frances Xavier Warde School (FXW) is an amazing school - with an amazing school community! Fr. The only nun I remember is Sister Henry. I was in 4th grade when I went to have lunch in the new school basement. I have them from grades 3, 5, 6, 7, and 8. My uncle Frankie (youngest brother of my father Joe) was informed about this site through my cousin Bobbie (Robert) Guerrieri. The Frances Xavier Warde School integrates modern technology resources in relevant and meaningful ways to help students expand and apply their knowledge. 2023 Bulley & Andrews, LLC. It was so different then. You were a classmate of my brother Ralph Bertoncini. I liked Ronnie, he was a lot of fun. Also Father Dufficy, god rest his soul. View their 2022-23 rankings, tuition cost, acceptance rates, reviews and more. Theres a wonderful statue of her overlooking the pass as you enter the mountains right off I70. Many of my memories are kind of vague, but I do remember a trip that seemed to be sponsored by the church, to a farm. Yes, we both remember Dennis Kendall. Early Childhood Elementary Middle School What's Happening HI , I went to Cabrini from 1951-1959. Its almost likethe school and churchnever existed. Catholic Elem School More than 500 students, in Preschool Call 312-268-2543. I now live in Roselle Il and I am a parishioner at St Matthew Parish in Schaumburg. Peter, you are correct. May God continue to bless you and yours. Loved the school and Fr. They always wore their black leather jackets? But if someone wanted to move it they could buy it for $1! Faculty and students work together to answer big questions, try new ideas, test and verify hypotheses, produce original and creative work, and demonstrate concept mastery. Welcome to Our Elementary and Middle School, We offer Preschool, PreKinder, Kindergarten, Elementary & Middle School grades. I too remember Mr. Reamer he and Mr. Rittenberg were friends. I can still remember the awe I felt when the Nuns took us on a viewing. Please find me on Facebook (Liz Terrones and pic of my brother and I). After the neighborhood broke up, we had several neighborhood get-togethers at Forest Preserves in the area. We are a community committed to innovative education. Any relation. I was sitting here looking at my class pictures from Cabrini and decided to try to find some of my old teachers from there. joe falbo. Chuck had opened a bakery in Elmwood Park by that time. Such fond memories of the Church, School, Priests, and Nuns. My cousins, the Simones, lived next door. Illinois for st francis xavier school chicago years after i finished 5th grade moving further West to the Austin neighborhood my adore. 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