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Marion (Mark) Attles - Sunday March 7, 2010
It is with sadness that we announce that Marion ( Mark) Attles, brother of B.O.D Finance Committee Chairperson and Alumnus Chris Attles, has joined Chief John's cabin.

Mark was stricken with polio as a child, went to Camp in the late sixties, and climbed Big Red using crutches and wearing leg braces.

Mark passed this past Sunday. The funeral will be held this Thursday morning at 10 AM...starting at the JB Johnson Funeral Home in Roxbury, with services to follow at St. John's Church on Warren Ave in Roxbury.

Our heart felt condolences go out to Chris and his family.

Evelyn Haddad - May 30, 2009
Evelyn Haddad, mother of Nick and Ed, a camp community member for 56-years, died Saturday May 30, 2009 at age 91 after a short illness. Born in Boston's South Cove neighborhood on September 24, 1917. After graduating from Girls High School in Boston she successfully completed a two-year program at the Boston Clerical School. She worked in the Mass. Dept. of Education for 35 years, including many years of service as Executive Assistant to the Mass. Deputy Commissioner of Education. Evelyn was a life-long member of Boston's Our Lady of the Annunciation Melkite Cathedral. She was an accomplished artist and long-term member of the West Roxbury Art Assoc. Daughter of the late Abraham Haddad and Selma Courie Haddad. Evelyn is survived by her loving husband of 68 years, Nicholas Haddad, her sons Nicholas Jr. of Watertown and Edmund of Manchester, NH, grandchildren Corey Haddad, Amanda Haddad, and Julie Haddad, daughter-in-law Susan Flint, siblings Selma Elias, Ludia Talbot, and Henry Haddad, and loving cousins, nephews, nieces and other members of her extended family.

Funeral Service
Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Our Lady of the Annunciation Melkite Cathedral
7 V.F.W. Parkway West Roxbury, MA 02132.
Visiting hours in the Cathedral Tuesday 4-8 p.m.

Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Annunciation Melkite Cathedral, the German Centre for Extended Care 2222 Centre Street, West Roxbury or the West Roxbury Art Assoc. Scholarship Fund c/o Eileen Donnelly, 95 Stratford St., West Roxbury. Interment Mt. Benedict Cemetery. Kfoury Keefe Funeral Home West Roxbury 617-325-3600


April 2009 - Joe Collins
 
 

Hello fellow Camp Halers,

I published a short movie of Joe Collins to my MobileMe Gallery that I'd like to share with you. Click the link below to check it out. Feel free to share it with your friends.

Mister Joe Collins
http://gallery.me.com/drjoeshamatta/100164

May he rest in peace.

Joe Shamatta

 
 
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December 28, 2008

Anthony Costa (Uncle Tony)
It is with great regret that I inform CHAA members, but this morning 12/28, my grandfather Anthony Costa (Uncle Tony) passed away. As you know, he had a tremendous love for Camp Hale, and even when he wasn't feeling his best, any talk of camp always brought a smile to his face. Its hard to lose him because he is my best friend, but at the same time I know he'll always be watching down. Going to camp with him has left me with so many priceless memories, and we will truly miss him.

The Wake will be held
Tuesday, December 30 from 4:00-8:00pm
Kraw-Kornack Funeral Home
1248 Washington Street
Norwood MA

The Funeral Mass will be
Wednesday, December 31 at 9:00am
St. Denis Parish
157 Washington Street
Westwood MA
781-326-5858

Mark El Bach ( Uncle Tony's Grandson)


August 31, 2007

Peter A. Palmer
Beloved father, loving brother, cherished grandfather of 10 grandchildren. Fun loving uncle to many nieces and nephews. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend the visiting hours Saturday from 9 to 11:30 a.m.
Keohane Funeral Home, 785 Hancock St., Quincy.
Funeral Mass at St. Ann's Church, Quincy at 12 noon.

A Memorial Service will be held at Camp Hale on Sunday September 9th at 11am. Relatives, family and friends are welcome to attend.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the "Peter Palmer Memorial Fund" to benefit Camp Hale, c/o Marc A. Palmer, 57 Post 'N Rail Ave., Plymouth, MA 02360. Call 1-800-Keohane or see www.Keohane.com for directions and online condolences.

Please visit the Notice for Peter A. Palmer.
http://www.legacy.com/Link.asp?I=LS000093854257X



October 26, 2006

Sad news for the Camp Hale tribe. Dick Pieri has passed away.

Dick was one of the colorful counselors of the 1950's, and of course worked at camp for decades as Program Director. He was also one of the founders of the Camp Hale Council which preceded CHAA.

 

Dick was the second member of a three generation Camp Hale family. He spent 26 years on the Camp Hale staff, working most of those years as a Counselor and Program Director. He holds the world record for telling the story of Chief John at the Council Ring and for making PB&J sandwiches that were consumed on mountain trails or on the islands of Squam Lake.

Mr. Dick Pieri, Chief John welcomes you with arms wide!

To post a messsage and/or your memories of Dick please use the CHAA Discussion Board, or, send your message to webmaster@camphalealumni.org and I'll post them directly to the web site.

  As Posted on the CHAA Discussion Board or via emails  
     
 

Mr Dick-ONE OF A KIND-LETS PLAY A ROUND OF OGNIB IN HIS MEMORY - Bobby Nicholas

Brackety-Axe Mr. Dick, Give It Up On 3---- ONE, TWO, THREE - Tom Roberts

 
     

Michael (Bugger) David
Antonio Hansell - A tribute
Frederick Phillips - A Veteran of the US Army
Paul Tisbert - Beloved member of the Methuen Crew
Dick Stack - A 'Haler since the 40's

12/10/05
Michael David joins Chief John's cabin after suffering from injuries sustained in a car accident on I-93.  Affectionately known to his friends as "Bugger", Michael was a camper and frequent Alumni Weekend attendee.  Mike was a South End resident and spent his camping days with CHAA Vice President Chicky George and Alumni Member Jack Costa, among others.  He attended many Alumni Weekends with his brother Albert.

In lieu of flowers the David family has requested that those who wish can make donations to the Camp Hale Alumni Association via Paypal by clicking the "Make a Donation" link.  You may also mail your donations to Scott Roberts PO Box 121 Newton MA 02466.  Your donations will go directly to Camp Hale.

Thank You to the following for your generous donations on behalf of Michael David ..
The Millerick Family
The Nassif Family
The Waishek/Solomon Family
The Topjian Family
The Donovan Family
The Smith Family
The Bruno Family
Frank Anthony
Donatello's Restaurant


In memory of ...
Paul Tisbert

"A very good friend of CHAA has just passed away. He was a beloved member of the "Methuen Crew", volunteering his time on the raking crew during work weekend for well over 20 years. His name is Paul Tisbert. Camp Hale was the highlight of his year, and he never missed a year with his crew. No matter how bad the weathers was, he was always there to make you smile. He always did the best job he could for Camp Hale, with never a want for thanks. Maybe a want for extra roast beef at dinner, but not for thanks, lol.

Paul was like the Rodney Dangerfield of the group. Truly the funniest and most heart felt person I know. Paul was always the life of the party. When you felt down, he was always there to give his whacked out view of life to help raise your spirits. No matter how insane he sounded, you could not help but laugh, and realize that things were not really that bad. Paul also had a huge heart. He touched the hearts of all the people lucky enough to know him. He is deeply missed by myself, family, and all his friends. Camp will be forever different from now on, because Paul won't be there."

Mark Gaznick


In memory of ...
Dick Stack

Dick was a Camp Haler in the 40's, 50's and 90's and recently passed away from a heart attack. Those of you who recall the war canoe "Big Red" should know that it was covered with fiberglass largely through his efforts. The children are with Dot in Florida.

Dick lived his life with no looking back at what might have been. May he rest in peace.

Regards, Paul.




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