February 2012

More Rugby Brothers

Hi Everybody,............
My name is Ian Wolk, I was searching/surfing Goggle yesterday, and came across the picture "Rugby Brothers". I am standing next to Clark with my hand on his shoulder in that picture.

I played rugby for Whitemarsh and then Phila Whitemarsh from 1974-1984, during that time,we truly were a band of brothers. We practiced hard, played harder and raised Holy Hell wherever we went. The stories are hilarious and endless. If anyone on the team ever needed anything,we were there for each other.

Our matches took us all over the place. From the local games to Rhode Island ,Pittsburgh,Virginia,Canada etc. We went to England and Wales and also went back to Europe to play on the "MARS" team (Mid-Atlantic Rugby Seminar), which was a team comprised of Whitemarsh players as well as teams from NY, NJ and PA.

(I'll never forget the food fight the TEAM decided to have at a turnpike rest stop on the way back from Pittsburgh, the State Police were called to stop it-thank God for Al Little on that one),

During the off season we did things like white water rafting trips in West Virginia,and visiting each other at various shore houses.
I have attached another team picture, maybe someone would like to have it. Please help yourself to posting it, but if you do, could you please entitle it "More Rugby Brothers"

I also noticed while surfing that Mr.Di passed in November. I wish I would have known sooner so I could have been at the services. Words cannot describe how good of a man he was. I will never forget his kind, caring way. The DiFrancesco's are a wonderful family. They always made all the players feel like we were part of their family.

Back then, after the home games on Glendale Road, the Di's would open their home to the entire team, for showers and and bowl of Mrs. Di's chili! Mr Di. was my friend and my deepest condolences go out to the entire DiFrancesco family.

Sincerely,        
Ian Wolk

Practice Canceled for this evening

PWRFC Practice Canceled for this Evening

next practice: Monday March 5th 7:30-9:00 at YSC Sports

Classic Photo: Am I Too Big?

Returning from playing on the Under 33 USA Rugby squad .. Pud ponders his girth.

PWRFC Mom, Miriam Siano, 1927-2012

Miriam Conway Siano

September 16, 1927 - February 15, 2012

Miriam Siano, mother of four PWRFC legends – three club captains, three hall of famers, and two Eagles – John, Jim, Stephen and Michael, and grandmother to PWRFC sevens player Ted Griffith and Johnny Siano passed away Wednesday evening at the age of 84. She was truly special. Living proof of what a wonderful woman she was is all of the wonderful men and women that she raised.

Mimi and Joann (Siano) Griffith catching a few games at Surfside 2006

She is survived by her 8 children: Marylee Johnson, Joann Griffith, John Siano, Jimbo Siano, Marti Evans, Stephen Siano, Michael Siano, and Sheila O'Doherty; 26 grandchildren:  Jodi, Timothy, Jill, Jeanne, Joyce, Ted, Mark, Meg, Brian, Lauren, Shannon, Bradley, Zac, Kimberly, Emily, Amy, Johnny, Siobhan, Kelsey, Matthew, Erin, Emma, Timmy, Bobby, Sofia, Jack; and 19 great-grandchildren: Maya, Eli, Tessa, Mishca, Alex, Nathaniel, Travis, Tyler, Nolan, Dylan, Allison, Clay, Reed, Olive Mae, Parker, Trevor, Katelyn, Madalyn, Anna Jo + one more on the way.

There will be a viewing at 9am followed by a funeral mass at 11am on Monday morning Feb 20, 21012 at St Francis of Assisi Church, 136 Saxer Avenue, Springfield, PA. Click here for map and directions.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Pennsylvanians for Human Life
590 Snyder Avenue
West Chester, Pennsylvania 19382

http://www.pennlife.org/donate.html

PWRFC Winter into Spring Practice Dates Set

Feb 8 2012

Practice is set for YSC Sports beginning Wednesday February 29th until Wednesday March 28th 7:30-9:00 at YSC Sports. Practices are Monday and Wednesday nights. We have an epic Spring planned - work your calendars now to make sure you are available.