Category: Death of a Family Member

Presidents Update

~ Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association President ~ Leave a comment 
Date: Wednesday, March 25th, 2026
Time: 10:50 AM

Subject: Death of a Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association Member

It is my sad duty to report the death of Brother Andrew Merle Yates, 74, of Hoschton, GA on Saturday, March 21, 2026. Brother Andrew pledged in the spring of 1970.

Brother Andrew and all TBI’s who have left us during the past year will be remembered at our Memorial Service conducted after our annual Founders Day Dinner planned for Thursday, March 18th, 2027.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Sunday, April 12th at Celebration Church at 3:00 pm. Celebration Church is located at 5560 Thompson Mill Road, Hoschton, GA 30548. Everyone is invited to visit with the family following the service at the home of Peggy Yates at 5917 Deerbrook Court, Hoschton, GA.

Please keep Brother Andrew’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Further details can be found by following the link found below:

(Click Here for Brother Yates Obituary)

With Condolences to Brother Andrew's Family.


Sincerely,

Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981
President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association

Presidents Update

~ Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association President ~ Leave a comment 
Date: Monday, March 16, 2026
Time: 8:15 PM
Subject: Death of a Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association Member

It is my sad duty to report the death of Brother Joseph (Joe) Anthony Tristani, 84, of Fairmont, WV on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. Brother Joe pledged in the spring of 1962.

Brother Tristani and all TBI’s who have left us during the past year will be remembered at our Memorial Service conducted after our annual Founders Day Dinner on Thursday, March 19th, 2026.

Friends are invited to gather with family at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 687 Maple Terrace, Monongah, WV, on Saturday, March 21, from 10-11 a.m., Catholic Funeral Liturgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. with Father Romeo Bacalso as celebrant. The burial will take place at a later time in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Please keep Brother Joe’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

Further details can be found by following the link found below:

(Click Here for Brother Tristani’s Obituary)

With Condolences to Brother Tristani's Family.


Sincerely,

Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981
President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association

Presidents Update

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Date: Monday, March 9th, 2026
Time: 11:13 PM

Subject: Reminder for our Founders Day Dinner and Service  


Brother's 

Details for Founder's Day activities are published below and may be found on the Founder's Day page.

If you are planning to attend and are mailing us your check or money order, please do so prior to Sunday the 15th. Domestic mail takes three (3) business days to arrive in our Post Office Box. 

Best to all for a "Better Day" wherever you may find yourself in this world.


Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981
President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association
– Date of Event:

Thursday, March 19th, 2026
– Location:

Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 204 Highland Ave, Fairmont, WV, 26554.
– Parking Instructions:

Ample Parking is available behind the church.
– Times for Activities:

1. Social Gathering 6:00 p.m.
2. Meal Served: 6:30 p.m.
3. Memorial Program 7:30 p.m.
– Memorial Service:

The Memorial Service will be broadcast over ZOOM, and the ZOOM Link will be sent by email to our membership list prior to the event.
– Bar Service: None
– Menu: Salad, Chicken, Green Beans, Pasta, Desserts and Drinks
– Reservations

1. R.S.V.P. By: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

2. R.S.V.P. Cost Before the Event: $5.00

3. Cost After the R.S.V.P. Date and At the Door: $14.00
– “TBI’s Only – No Guests”
– If Attending Send Payments (Check or Money Order) to:

Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association, PO BOX 126, Fairmont, WV 26555-0126
– Donations to support this event in the future may be sent to:

TBI Alumni Association, PO BOX 126, Fairmont, WV 26555-0126

Presidents Update

~ Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association President ~ Leave a comment 
Date: Friday, February 20th, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM

Subject: Correction to Founders Day Date, Location, and Details

Correction: Cost for Founder's Day activities is $5.00 per member.


Brother's 

Details for Founder's Day activities are published below and may be found on the Founder's Day page.

Last year we had a very good turnout. Let's see if we can have a better turnout this year. call a brother / bring a brother. Looking forward to seeing you there.

Thank you for your continued support of Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association, Fairmont State University, and Pierpont Community & Technical College.

Best to all for a "Better Day" wherever you may find yourself in this world.


Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981
President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association
– Date of Event:

Thursday, March 19th, 2026
– Location:

Highland Avenue United Methodist Church, 204 Highland Ave, Fairmont, WV, 26554.
– Parking Instructions:

Ample Parking is available behind the church.
– Times for Activities:

1. Social Gathering 6:00 p.m.
2. Meal Served: 6:30 p.m.
3. Memorial Program 7:30 p.m.
– Memorial Service:

The Memorial Service will be broadcast over ZOOM, and the ZOOM Link will be sent by email to our membership list prior to the event.
– Bar Service: None
– Menu: Salad, Chicken, Green Beans, Pasta, Desserts and Drinks
– Reservations

1. R.S.V.P. By: Wednesday, March 18th, 2026

2. R.S.V.P. Cost Before the Event: $5.00

3. Cost After the R.S.V.P. Date and At the Door: $14.00
– “TBI’s Only – No Guests”
– If Attending Send Payments (Check or Money Order) to:

Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association, PO BOX 126, Fairmont, WV 26555-0126
– Donations to support this event in the future may be sent to:

TBI Alumni Association, PO BOX 126, Fairmont, WV 26555-0126

Presidents Update

~ Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association President ~ Leave a comment 
Date: Thursday, January 29th, 2026
Time: 9:30AM
Subject: Death of an Alumni Member

It is my sad duty to report to you the death of Brother John Edward Yerkovich, 79, of Fairmont, WV on Monday, January 26th, 2026. Brother John pledged in the fall of 1965.

Brother John and all TBI’s who have left us during the past year will be remembered at our Memorial Service conducted during our annual Founders Day Program on Thursday, March 19th, 2026.

Please keep John’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

His family will receive friends from 12 – 5 on Saturday, January 31 with a service to be held at 5:30. Burial will be held at a later date. To honor John’s memory, donations may be made to Central Christian Church 1640 Big Tree Drive Fairmont WV 26554 and The Marion County Humane Society 2731 Locust Ave Fairmont WV 26554.

Further Details can be found by following the link found below:

(Click Here for Brother Yerkovich‘s Obituary)

With Condolences to Brother Yerkovich's Family,

Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981
President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association

Presidents Update

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Date: Friday, January 16th, 2026
Time: 1:48 PM
Subject: Death of an Alumni Member

It is my sad duty to report to you the death of Brother Stephen Thomas Kelly Jr., 54, of Media, PA on Tuesday, September 9th, 2025. Brother Kelly pledged in the spring of 1989.

Brother Kelly and all TBI’s who have left us during the past year will be remembered at the Memorial Service conducted during our annual Founders Day Program on Thursday, March 19th, 2026.

Please keep Steve’s family in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

A celebration of life will be private at the request of the family.

Further Details can be found by following the link found below:

(Click Here for Kelly’s Obituary)

With condolences to Brother Kelly’s Family,

Kevin C. Iaconis, Fall 1981
President, Tau Beta Iota Alumni Association