In Memoriam | Kings Point Class of 1983

Dan Russell

Daniel Paul Russell, age 55, of Annapolis, Maryland was born on December 9, 1960 in Rochester, Minnesota to Tyva Dian and Paul Dale Russell. He passed away on September 5, 2016 after a truly brave battle with cancer. Dan is survived by his beloved wife of 25 years, Leisa, and beloved sons Zachary and Cory. He is also survived by his parents Paul and Tyva; brothers Michael (Marcia), Scott (Rodolfo), Todd (Karen); sister Tamara (Tim), and many very close relatives. He was preceded in death by his infant brother Jeffrey and beloved niece Megan. Dan grew up in Pine Island, Minnesota, spending his adventurous youth on the family farm. Danny excelled in all sports, was an extremely talented woodworker and had a passion for motorcycles.

He earned his undergraduate degree in engineering from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy (Kings Point), where he sailed internationally and was an All-American in decathlon and pole vaulting. He served as second lieutenant in the Navy reserve for 11 years. He later earned two masters degrees from George Washington University. Dan met, fell in love and married Leisa Carol Charlton, whom he adored, while living in Washington, DC. He was extremely proud of his two sons Zach (22) and Cory (19), with whom he spent most of his spare time.

Dan spent his 30 year career in engineering management, traveling the world as an executive in the power industry. His intelligence, work ethic and ability to easily connect with people from all over the world were often remarked upon. He loved his home in Annapolis and everything associated with this community and way of life. Dan, we’ll all remember your kindness, decency, dedication, and love, and we’ll keep your wonderfully dry sense of humor firmly in our hearts until we meet again. Sincere thanks to our incredible friends and the many health care professionals who have supported Dan and family all along this journey.

Comments welcome.

Dan Russell ’83
12/9/60 – 9/5/16

Tim Hallock

The Alumni Assn notified us of the tragic news that Tim Hallock had passed away on Feb 28 2016, while hiking the mountains of New Hampshire. He was owner of Hallock Marine Services in Orient, NY since 1989 and founder of Northeast Mountain Guides in 2004.

Newspaper articles reporting the loss of Tim Hallock:
Southhold Local
North Fork Patch
Conway Daily Sun

Tim Hallock, KP ’83
3/1/16

Timothy George Hallock, 54 – Obituary

Southhold Local
Timothy George Hallock passed into eternity last week at the age of 54 doing what he loved, winter mountaineering.

Born June 17, 1961 in Huntington, Tim’s life journey as a sea captain and a mountain guide (trail name, “Yeti”) took him to some of the nation’s highest mountain peaks as well as on voyages logging over a million miles as a licensed Ship’s Officer on any tonnage vessel on all oceans.

Tim graduated Southold High School and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy at Kings Point. In the recent past, he served as president of New York State Outdoor Guides Association. Tim was passionate about many things, mostly God’s creation and our place in it, and family.

Tim was the beloved son of Sue Hallock and Dan Hallock; the cherished brother of Dan (Emily), Jen, Matt, Charles (Cara), and Susan; and the doting, encouraging and generous-hearted uncle of Julianne, Justin, Sarah, Matty, Angie, Brian, Zach, Desirae, Stephen, Danny, Maeryn and Hannah; he was also blessed with numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was a devoted friend and acquaintance to many others as he worked, played and lived life to the fullest. Tim’s motto was “LIVE LIFE LIKE YOU MEAN IT.” Tim’s recent experiences are chronicled on his website, northeastmountainguides.com, and two Facebook pages HALLOCK’S MARINE SERVICES and NORTHEAST MOUNTAIN GUIDES.

The family will receive visitors at Coster-Heppner Funeral Home, Cutchogue, N.Y. on Friday, March 4t from 6 to 9 p.m. and again on Saturday, March 5 at 10 a.m. with burial following at Laurel Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to “NYSOGA Kids to Camp Fund – Tim Hallock”, Attn: Jeff Whittemore, 51 Elm St, Dolgeville, NY 13329

Tribute to Tim:

George Toma: It is with heavy heart that my family and I receive this news. Tim was a great classmate, a dear friend throughout the years. He visited us in each of the homes I have lived in with my family, from Florida, and Virginia, to Arizona, and spent time getting to know and touching the lives of our three children. He even took the time to visit our oldest son a few years ago, at Northern Arizona University, and took him climbing, another area of the USA that Tim was certified to teach and guide.

His kindness, love for family, and love of nature will always resonate with our entire family. It was his dream to use the outdoors as part of our overall educational process, to bring the concept back to the classroom. Let us count those fortunate lives that have been touched by his warmth and grace, never forget his love for life, nature and family.
God Bless Tim. And may the glory of God’s heaven bring his family peace.

Northeast Mountain Guides website:

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Tim is a graduate of the U. S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point, New York. Licensed as a Ships Officer of any tonnage on all Oceans, Tim has logged more than a million miles at sea.

In 1998 Tim discovered the alure of the mountains. He found that the similarities run deep between the two pursuits. In moving vessels at sea, it’s necessary to pay great attention to details and logistics … the particulars of the vessel, the waters, the weather. Every consideration for safety must be taken. The ability to implement backup plans has to be second nature. Nothing can be left to chance.
The same is true in the Mountains. Great attention must be given to many issues of safety, water availability, personal ability levels, trail conditions, weather, provisioning, gear selection, and local regulations.

Northeast Mountain Guides was founded in 2004.

Facebook comments

Kevin Fauvell: Tim was a great friend; kind and gentle as Jackie said and so self aware as Chris said. Tim was fearless. Deciding to play football senior year having not played the previous three years was so Tim. To say he loved life just doesn’t quite make the point. He was a fast friend; always supportive and wanting the best for everyone. The world is somehow less Tim without you in it. You will be missed.

Larry Migliozzi: I was very lucky to have Tim as my roomie during 2nd class year. We didn’t know each other before that first day, but by the time we went to sea I felt like I didn’t have a better friend in the world. Just the nicest, happiest guy, always with a good word, ready to lend a hand. If you haven’t already, search Northeast Mountain Guides or Hallock Marine Services in the search bar up above.

Craig Ellixson: Still trying to digest this news. Not one of us has ever heard or said a bad word of Tim. Top 10 one of the nicest, most genuine individuals I’ve known on this mortal coil.

Christopher D’Angelo: They all hurt but this one stings a little more – look at that smile. Doesn’t it say it all? It is like he figured it all out and was waiting for the rest of us to catch up.

Additional comments welcome.

Michael Alston

Michael Alston was born in Boston, Mass., and raised In Providence, R.I., where he graduated from Central High School. In 1983, he graduated from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Kings Point, N.Y., with a Bachelor of Science in Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering.

For the past 27 years, Michael served Military Sealift Command at headquarters in the Prepositioning Program, the Sealift Program
and in Engineering, as well as at MSC subordinate commands in Italy and Japan. He was a valued member of the MSC team and will be greatly missed.

Michael is survived by his wife, Michelle, daughters, Maya and Mira, and grandson, Tyson.
– – – MSC Memorial Service 7/28/11

Donations Accepted
Fellow Classmates,
I’m sure that most of you have received the tragic news that Michael Alston passed away in early July 2011.

Michael worked at Military Sealift Command since 1984. He was a wonderful colleague and friend to all of us at MSC.

We have taken up a collection at work and plan to make a donation to the USMMA Alumni Foundation, designated for the Michael Alston ’83 fund. This is a restricted fund that we can decide how to use in memory of Michael.

The first $150 donated to this fund will be used to pay for the plaque that will be placed in the Memorial Arbor and dedicated during our 30th Reunion weekend in 2013. We will poll the class for recommendations on where to allocate the balance of the fund as we approach our 30th Reunion. One thought is to designate the monies in this fund to support of the USMMA Color Guard. Michael was the Color Guard Commander during our 1st Class year.

It is very easy to make your donation on-line at USMMA Alumni Foundation Be sure to designate your donation to the “Michael Alston ’83 Fund.”

Michael Alston, KP ’83
9/1/58 – 7/14/11

Michael Alston

Alternatively, you can make your donation via check made payable to “USMMA Alumni Foundation”, with a note in the memo line that the donation is “Restricted to the Michael Alston ’83 Fund.”

Checks can be mailed to:
USMMA Alumni Association and Foundation
P.O. Box 222011
Great Neck, NY 11022

Please consider making a donation in memory of Michael Alston, or any of the other 7 classmates we have lost since graduation.

If you have any questions regarding the fund or your donation, you can contact either Lisa Donitz ( or 516-482-5274) or Gregg Matalas ( or 516-773-5544).
Fraternally,
Erin Gantt ’83 and Chris Thayer ’83

Remembering Michael

I just remember Michael as a nice person on an even keel. He may have accused me of not being very talented at marching and may have asked me what I was doing while we were marching to be so bad at it. I believe my response was that I found marching to be prime day dreaming time.
Wendy Greenbaum