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SPC classmates catch up after 52 years
SPC classmates Bob Dixon (SPC 1958-68) and John L. Cleary (SPC 1964-68) caught up in person for the first time recently after a whopping 52 years. Bob and John were good mates at school, but after finishing matric (Year 12) in 1968, the two men did not see each other again for over half a…
SPC footy jumpers for sale
Due to popular request, St Patrick’s College has designed a new football jumper which will be made available for public purchase through the College Shop. Last year, due to the absence of 1st XVIII football due to COVID-19, we designed a special commemorative guernsey for our senior footballers for them to own as a special…
Bernard O’Keefe (SPC 1940, PY1942)
Bernard O’Keefe (SPC 1940, PY1942) passed away peacefully on November 1, 2019, aged 94, in Geelong. Bernie completed his sub-intermediate studies at St Patrick’s College with his brother Desmond (dec) (SPC 1940, PY1943). The brothers boarded and were from Winslow, near Warrnambool. Bernie was the dearly loved husband of Colleen, who sadly passed away some…
John Michael McLaughlin (SPC 1957)
We were saddened to hear of the passing of John Michael McLaughlin (SPC 1957) who passed away on November 28, 2019. John lived in Mitcham, Melbourne with his family for many years. He was a boarder for one year only at SPC in 1957 from Box Hill. He remained close with many of his classmates…
Brian Joseph Hogan (SPC 1944-49)
Brian Joseph Hogan (SPC 1944-49) sadly passed away on December 10, 2019, aged 88, and we extend our deepest sympathy to Brian’s family. Brian was a boarder at SPC in the 1940s and his younger brothers Kevin and John also attended later. His son Paul recalled that his dad enjoyed receiving SPC news via The…
Gerard (Gerry) Joyce (SPC 1946-50)
We extend our sympathy to the family of Joseph Gerard (Gerry) Joyce (SPC 1946-50), who passed away of renal failure on December 20, 2019 after a long illness. A service was held at the Chapel of the Holy Spirit, Newman College, at the University of Melbourne on December 30, 2019. Gerry was the loved husband…
Maurice Wallin (SPC 1956-63)
Old Collegian Dr Maurice Wallin (SPC 1956-63) sadly passed away on January 2, 2020 in Melbourne. Maurice matriculated in 1962 as a prefect and received a junior government scholarship. He was a committee member of the College’s Literary and Debating Society, a member of St Vincent de Paul Society, Cadet Under-Officer between 1960-1962, involved in…
Maurice John Eckel (SPC 1966-72)
We extend our sympathy to Old Collegians Brendan Eckel (SPC 1969-75) and John Eckel (SPC 1973-79) and their families on the loss of their older brother Maurice John Eckel (SPC 1966-72) on January 5, 2020. Maurice passed away peacefully at home, aged 66, surrounded by family and loved ones. Maurice was the beloved child of…
Brian Joseph Maher (SPC 1947-53)
We were notified of the sad passing of Brian Joseph Maher (SPC 1947-53), older brother of Kevin Maher (SPC 1950-1956), uncle of Peter Maher (SPC 1989-1991) and great-uncle of current Year 7 student Oliver Maher. Brian passed away peacefully on September 23, 2019, at home in Bowral NSW, after a prolonged battle with prostate cancer….
Eugene (Bernie) Bernard Sullivan (SPC 1955, PY1957)
Eugene (Bernie) Bernard Sullivan (SPC 1955, PY1957) sadly passed away on December 24, 2019. Bernie was a boarder from Tungamah, near Yarrawonga, and completed his intermediate studies. Bernie, aka “Tungamah”, was in the 1st XVIII Football team which was coached by Br Justin Kelty, who had taken over from Br O’Malley. Bernie was a very…
