Our Colleagues are Remembered

President Richard I. Gouse recently honored four members of the New England Tech family who left us too early by dedicating plaques in their memory. They are: Michael Amore, Refrigeration/Air Conditioning Technology department chair; Frank Gassett, Jr., Automotive Technology instructor; Bob Jean, Electrical Technology instructor; and Nancy Mazza, assistant to the Fiscal Office. Plaques were dedicated in their memory.

     The plaques for Michael, Frank and Bob were placed outside their respective classrooms in which they spent countless hours dedicated to the teaching of their students. Nancy's plaque was mounted on the wall outside of the Business Office where she worked so diligently. The following are the inscriptions:

In memory of Mike Amore: A name that is synonymous
with refrigeration/air conditioning education in Rhode Island.
Department Chair from 1975 to 1994. 8/2/31-11/24/98

In memory of Frank Gassett, Jr.: A dedicated educator
who believed that all his students could shine. 4/21/58-11/1/99

In memory of Bob Jean: A dedicated educator who always
gave his best for the students in the
Electrical Technology department. 5/4/40-3/8/96

In memory of Nancy Mazza: A beloved and dedicated
employee of the Fiscal Office. 7/9/37-6/19/95