Dr. Douglas M. “Doug” Astolfi, professor emeritus of history, passed away on June 14, 2018, at his home. He was 75 and had been ill with kidney cancer. He joined Saint Leo in 1997 as vice president of academic affairs, following a progression of administrative and teaching positions at other institutions.
He taught history courses at all levels and was a specialist in American history and modern Chinese history. At the end of April, the Saint Leo Board of Trustees awarded him the title of professor emeritus in recognition of his work elevating the stature of the university and enriching the lives of Saint Leo students.
Dr. Astolfi was known as a challenging but supportive teacher and mentor who kept in touch with many of his students.
December 31, 2017
Robert “Bob” Carr ’51
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Ann (Callanen) Dulchinos ’53
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Edward “Ted” Huff ’54
February 2, 2018
Andrew V. Spada ’57
April 10, 2017
Bruce D. Gordon ’59
September 26, 2017
Martha (Pike) Huizenga ’61
January 3, 2017
George (Tom) Menees ’62
April 27, 2018
Donna (Doughney) Mathisen ’68
June 7, 2015
Raenell (Accetta) Agnew ’69
February, 18, 2013
Peter J. Pedicini ’69
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James E. Dangler ’71
January 2, 2005
Ken W. Hunnemeder ’72
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Mark G. Chuhinko ’75
May 2, 2018
Floyd M. Byers ’77
January 26, 2015
Francis “Frank” Coleman ’78
December 12, 2017
William Mattis ’78
August 3, 2010
Mary K. McCoy ’78
July 18, 2016
Doris R. McNabb ’78
March 2, 2009
Billie N. Young ’78
October 12, 2004
Carl D. McNabb ’79
September 4, 2016
Donald J. Ryan ’79
May 8, 2017
Martin J. Brennan ’80
January 23, 2012
William J. Mayo ’80
March 14, 2017
Homer L. Wyatt ’80
March 16, 2016
Inge B. Freedman ’81
August 23, 2016
Earnest E. Lovings ’82
February 21, 2018
Tommie G. Mcarthur ’82
May 21, 2007
Eddie (Mac) McArthur ’82
February 3, 2016
Joseph E. Hagans ’83
September 16, 2015
Patricia A. Kosiba ’83
December 11, 2016
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Willis L. Waddell ’83
November 16, 2016
Willie M. McDaniel ’86
November 8, 2013
Margaret R. King ’87
September 14, 2017
Daniel J. Sebastian ’87
April 4, 2012
Betty M. Fillbach ’88
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Steven D. Holland ’88
November 13, 2017
Larry E. Hough ’89
February 20, 2013
Juan R. Moreno ’89
October 14, 2009
Patricia D. Burress ’91
April 17, 2014
Cheryl (Andrews) Philpott ’91
January 13, 2018
Florence C. Amato ’92
December 29, 2012
Nancy M. Gruber ’92
January 8, 2018
Thomas W. McShea ’92
May 14, 2016
Linda D. Harper ’94
May 28, 2014
Brigitte E. Dobbins ’95
February 26, 2016
Lois G. Klei ’95
December 4, 2015
Ella W. Perine ’95
March 11, 2018
Armando Hernandez ’98
August 17, 2016
Marianne J. Parker ’98
May 31, 2018
Agnes G. Clute ’99
March 11, 2012
Richard “Rick” Devlin ’00
January 3, 2018
William E. Paden ’02
April 5, 2017
Greg B. Fusco ’03
December 17, 2017
Elaine Williams ’04
January 26, 2018
Theodore J. Patton ’09
May 2, 2018
Heather (Buck) Kowal ’10
May 1, 2018
Colin C. Roopchand ’12
April 3, 2018
Evin B. Hartsell ’15
April 28, 2018
Denese M. Neide ’15
December 3, 2016
Countless young people first heard of Saint Leo University because of the work of Mike Macekura. He worked as an associate director of admissions and often traveled to college fairs representing Saint Leo. He liked to place a palm tree on the Saint Leo display table. It was a conversation starter when he was chatting with families in the Northeast and explaining the advantages their students would enjoy if they attended college at University Campus in Florida. His daughter Vanessa ’11 followed that advice and proved him right.
My darling wife, your spirit is with me as I see your name