Fall 2025
FROM THE OFFICE OF GIFT PLANNING
Solid Foundation
by Ericka L. Webb, Executive Director of Gift Planning
Fall is in full swing here at the Heights! The leaves are changing along Linden Lane and we’ve started to wear our favorite sweaters. So fill your favorite BC mug with a warm beverage and take a look at this latest issue packed with information from the Office of Planned Giving.
Nest Egg
John Kozarich ’71 transferred the title of his home in Rancho Sante Fe, Calif., to Boston College. It’s a gift that provides him with a significant tax deduction now and guarantees long-term support for BC.
Thinking Like a Lawyer, Caring Like an Eagle
Law alum Tom Flaherty, JD’75 gives back to the place that shaped his mind, body, and spirit.
Real Estate Gifts to Boston College
Whether it’s a home, vacation property, farmland, or commercial building, your gift can make a lasting impact on BC students, faculty, and programs you care about.
How does the One Big Beautiful Bill Act impact charitable giving?
This new federal tax law makes many previous tax cuts permanent and introduces new rules for charitable giving that may affect you. Check out our helpful Q&A for information about how your donations to Boston College may impact your taxes.
“Turnkey” Connections for Eagles in Real Estate
The Boston College Real Estate Council, founded in 1983, brings together Eagles involved in the real estate industry. With programs held three times a year in Boston and New York City, the council offers BC alumni, parents, and friends the opportunity to learn from industry leaders, explore current trends, and expand their professional networks.
Stay Connected, Keep in Touch
Do we have your correct address and contact information? Take a quick moment to update your information so you don’t miss a thing from campus.
Welcoming the Class of … 1995!
Among this year’s new Shaw members, many come from the Class of 1995. Do you recognize any of these Eagles—or remember this from your days on campus? If so, help us fill in the details! Email us at giftplanning@bc.edu.
Soaring Higher: the Campaign for Boston College Update
With Executive Director of Gift Planning Ericka L. Webb
Why are planned gifts an important part of Soaring Higher?
In a campaign, we raise the dollars now for the future of Boston College. That’s essentially what planned gifts are—commitments made today that will benefit BC later on. Whether an actual annuity, a trust, or bequest intention, these gifts ensure that there are funds in BC’s future. Every planned gift, from $50 to $125 million, is very important and can be transformative to the University.
During Soaring Higher, when anybody at any age adds BC to their estate plans, they will get credit for it today—and it will count toward the campaign. Planned gifts are a great way for people to be part of this campaign and get recognized now. Plus, it gives us the opportunity to really thank and celebrate them while they’re alive. They will also become members of the Shaw Society and get invited to special University events.
With heartfelt gratitude—thank you, Shaw members!
Total raised through estate commitments:
as of November 11, 2025
Welcome New Members
We are proud to recognize the newest members in the University’s prestigious Shaw Society.
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James J. Ahearn Jr. ’65, PhD’69
Hellas M. Assad ’75
Faith L. Bade, P’20
William C. Bade ’80, P’20
Jessica L. Bargon ’01
Kevin A. Bargon ’00
Alvin R. Barnett ’01, MBA’05, JD’05
Serena Barnett
Theophile J. Bernhardt ’76, P’17, ’22
Tatum R. Bevis ’03, MS’04
Andrea B. Bevis ’03, MS’10, MBA’10
Kelly M. Bloom ’04
Matthew Borrello
Mary Lou Burke, MTS’95*
Jeanine D. Calcagno, P’28
Vincent J. Calcagno, P’28
Robert F. Capalbo ’62, MA’74, PhD’90
Andrew J. Capelli ’63, P’87, ’90
Alfina Capelli, P’87, ’90
Robert L. Capone ’68
Janet C. Capone ’69
Anthony O. Cardullo*
Maria A. Cardullo ’67, PhD’71*
Matthew T. Carroll ’95, P’25
Rebecca D. Carroll ’95, P’25
Ruth A. Chobit ’80
Edward J. Chobit ’82*
James Collins ’98
Wendy P. Collins
Morgan Courtright
Paul F. Daly ’85, JD’88
Julie A. Daly
Theresa M. Degnan ’88, MBA’94
Laurent J. Degryse, P’26, ’28
Virginie M. Degryse, P’26, ’28
Nancy Dennery Goslee ’95
Kathleen A. Flanagan*
Shannon C. Flavin ’94
John A. Flavin ’94
Laura L. Fleming ’23, MBA’28
Brian G. Friel ’90, P’23, ’24, ’29
Hunter T. Gordon ’13, MBA’20
Elizabeth K. Grant ’83
Philip A. Grant Jr. ’54*
Brian C. Groves ’93, P’23
Kathryn H. Groves, P’23
Henry Hagopian III, MS’03, MBA’07
John T. Hayden ’70*
Charles C. Hipwood ’95
Michelle B. Hipwood ’98
Phil W. Jennings Jr. ’86
Linda Johnson ’97
Anna Kelleher ’00
Michael J. Lee ’86, P’13, ’15, ’21
Mary L. Lee ’84, P’13, ’15, ’21
Mary Margaret Lewis ’90, P’23, ’24, ’29
James G. Loftus ’00
Cassandra D. Lopez ’01
John H. MacKinnon ’62, P’89, ’90, ’92, ’99*
Rosemary T. MacKinnon ’65, P’89, ’90, ’92, ’99*
Justin T. Mascioli ’20
David J. McCarthy ’78
Andrea Mozur
Matthew A. Mozur
Edward T. Mulvey ’57*
Nancey Murphy
Peg M. O’Brien Bernhardt ’80, P’17, ’22
James L. O’Connor ’66, MBA’73*
Kathleen P. O’Malley ’77
Jean A. O’Neil ’55, MS’63*
Moss Porter
Jennifer Rajkumar
Roshan N. Rajkumar ’95
Elaine G. Reilly, P’91*
John F. Reilly Jr., P’91*
Guy L. Rotella PhD '76
Mary Jane M. Rotella '69
James M. Ryan, MA’67
Beryl Saltman
Lisa G. Ryan ’88
Mary K. Ryan, JD’77*
Marissa V. Scauzzo ’84, P’29
Joanie K. Schlampp
Peter E. Schlampp ’96
Kathleen A. Sexton ’91, P’27
Mark J. Sexton ’91, P’27
Nerre Shuriah, JD’94
Julie C. Steinkrauss ’96, P’26
Kurt R. Steinkrauss ’95, P’26
Marilyn D. Stempler, JD’79
Michael T. Stokes ’94
Miranda C. Stokes
Greg M. Strakosch ’84, P’14, ’16, ’17
Margaret F. Strakosch ’85, P’14, ’16, ’17
Sean M. Sweeney ’98
Jennifer R. Sweeney ’98
John G. Tomasino ’81
Justin W. Toumey ’00
Susan B. Tremblay ’89
Cori E. Uccello ’85
Conrad P. Voldstad ’72
Monica B. Voldstad*
*Deceased
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