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Brought to you by Thank you for visiting www.southbrooklyn.net. This is our new Guestbook archive page. The popularity of the guestbook has required us to do this to keep your download time to a minimum! Unfortunately, guys, the entire justice system is all based on perception. Why? The media passes its own judement which skews the mind-sets of the average American. The media and the movie makers can take whatever they wish an twist and turn the intepretation in any way shape or form that will sell and keep the audience captivated while at the expense of the victims who rationalize facts from circumstance. Just look how Michael Moore distorted the truth in Fahrenheit 9/11 and American's believed this fictionalized account of what happen in the days following 9/11. That is why, what could and may be an innocent man may see his life taken away in error. An adulterist is not a murderer but the majority of the jurors I do not believe had the ability to understand that there were not facts to incriminate. De Bock USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 23:36:50 (CST) Joe..... I have to agree with you about the apparent rush to judgement in the Peterson case. What does "Reasonable Doubt" really mean??? I'm worried that we have lost the founding fathers ideals in the value of liberty, and become a society that takes joy in punishing those that we find repugnant. Just one piece of solid physical evidence would have been the hammer for me in this case. Without that I will always wonder if justice has truly been served in this case. Jay Elburn New York, NY USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 11:04:56 (CST) My mothers " little old man" with his Black Book was something else. Sell and collect. Nice man. I remember her buying slip covers for furniture. The colors were awfull with large flowers but she thought she did great. I saw more of him than relatives. The corner food store with his book keeping track of what a family spent till the next pay day when they were paid back. Then it started all over again. Buying on time and people were trust worthy back than. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., NY USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 10:32:47 (CST) Harriet, Your memory is better than mine! I do remember when the old gent died and everyone thought they were off the hook, but a few weeks later, his son, I think, came around to collect. I also remmeber that you could even buy a suit from him. He would send you to the store in NY and he would collect for who knows how many weeks! A lot of grocers kept the same little black books, theoriginal charge accounts. Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Long Island, NY USA - Sunday, November 14, 2004 at 00:58:52 (CST) This country has run amuck when a guy like Bush can be re-elected and they can convict a person without any real evidence beyond a reasonable doubt. Just because a person has an affair doesn't give a jury, courts and judges a reason to find a person guilty of a crime. In Scott Peterson's case they have no evidence on how she was killed, what killed her. and no weapon. All they have is a man that was having an affair with a blond bimbo. I wonder how many judges and lawyers are guilty of doing the same thing. Joe Fox USA - Saturday, November 13, 2004 at 21:16:17 (CST) I rember many of times hitting a softball over the fence at PS 15 schoolyard and breaking the windows of the food market across the street. I was a slugger back in the days Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 13:25:45 (CST) Hi Larry: I remember it well, we a great team Jerry Graziano, Jerard Drum, Bob McDonald. I also remember your father Pete Nice to hear from you does where the good old days. Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:59:29 (CST) I Love the trips down memory lane keep them coming. Hey Lou I remember the name of the guy who came to our houses with the little black book selling things his name was Mr. Lowengart. My Mother bought all our underware and things from him and he would come around every week to collect some money and then he would write the amount down in his little black book. He was a great source of neighborhood gossip he would tell all while he was having his tea lol those were the good old days. I remember my Mom and her Friend Irene would sit in the kitchen and sing old songs my favorite song was It was only a shanty in old shanty town. I still love that song. Take care and God Bless all our Veterans and all of our troops who are in harms way now. Harriet Harkins <Fluffey43@aol.com> Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:50:24 (CST) Seems baseball was big years ago. My father in law was supposed to be a good left hander. He played baseball in the 30's and 40's. His brother in law Tom hennessy was the coach. "Bucko Lane" use to write in the Daily News about the differnet teams in the Old Timers Colum. Games were played in a field that was there before Red Hook Pool.Also in back of Red Hook Stadium. Men would have money pools and the losers would go back to winners BAR since many TEAMS were sponsered by one.My husband played outfielder and one day a bungalow bar truck passed by. He bought a cone since no hits were coming his way. He no sooner put it into his mouth that while bases were loaded and a ball was popped to him. He caught cone first as it fell out of his mouth then ball. From that day he was called CREAMY. Then he switched to football. Played touch and tackle football near Todds. My sister in law played basket ball at Red Hook Community Center. She was a" Ceaserette" named after the coach named Ceaser. Barbara & her cousin Joan Hennessy said at that time no guys played basketball only baseball. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y. USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 11:22:11 (CST) Hello Jacqueline, Though your Dear Pop never used the name, His pub was the original "Sports Bar" to be established in Brooklyn. Maybe even New York City. Long before people even heard the term applied to a pub. He was a great guy, and while Veterans day has just passed, those who knew Jackie Del cannot forget the sacrifice he made for our Country. John Burkard. Red Hook USA - Friday, November 12, 2004 at 04:26:21 (CST) John i remember the softball games well. Jackie Dell was my dad. Thanks for the memories. Jackie Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 23:52:09 (CST) May an eternal flame guide your lives and keep you safe for all of the yesterdays you’ve protected Freedom & Security of Humanity. To the Veterans across the World we salute you today and every day and always hold you close to heart for all you have bestowed across the globe to grow an understanding of freedom for all Men, Women and Children. I admire your braveness, am sad for your losses and continue to pray for your safety as you fight to defend against another Pearl Harbor or 9/11. My sincerest thanks to all of the great Veterans of Foreign Wars and I do not forget your families who have sacrificed so much for so little in return. Thank you. De Bock USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 19:53:23 (CST) I remember those softball games in the field opposite Todds, in the early 60s. The teams represented the SBSBL, or South Brooklyn Softball League. Nearly all(if not all) the pubs in Red Hook and Carrol Gardens participated.I didn't view them as Irish or Italian, just a good bunch of ballplayers. The final games for the league championship were exciting and ferociously played. A lot of cash was bet on the outcome, and as a result the players really tried their best to win at all costs. I would take movies of Gabes Bar team and at the end of the season show them in the back room of Gabes Bar. Jackie Del was the owner of the pub then, not the original Gabe. Even the movies would cause a great amount of excitement among those players. I remember the real good players, Andy Petrie, Pisano (Champy), Dan (Donkey) Dowler, Savarese, Viega, and many more. Sadly many of these guy's are not with us anymore.I thought all the games were more exciting and enjoyable than today's so called professional ballgames.If I remember correctly, Carrol Gardens was still the Creek back then, and Red Hook was still called the Point or Erie Basin. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 19:10:36 (CST) Hey Joe Ross .... Those were great softball games at Todds.Not all the Bar sponsors were Irish Saloons. There was the Knotty Pine Bar team from Van Brunt St & Pioneer St. Ask Chaplin Nick... He remembers that team!!!!!!Right Coach ! Larry Natale Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 17:18:04 (CST) Hope everyone is having a great Veterans Day. My niece is now in Tikrit. See what a 21-year-old Sargeant looks like at http://www.heatherrudolph.com All the best to everyone. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, November 11, 2004 at 13:42:59 (CST) TO Joe Radio, I didn't get the picture of Tommy Kennedy. giselle baffi <gisellebaffi@hotmail.com> bklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 20:47:46 (CST) To all vets THANK YOU< THANK YOU< THANK YOU for giving us our FREEDOM. GOD BLESS Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick <spin1938@comcast.net> USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 19:15:22 (CST) Att:All Marines,today is your day and although I served in the Army "Semper Fi" & God Bless You For Your Service and Sacrifice... Support Our Troops/Remember Our Veterans.To all you Vets Happy Veterans Day..God Bless America!Joe Joe <amvet@usa.com> Red Hook Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 18:29:28 (CST) The old (soft) ball game. Either Coffee pk , Or the tennis courts were great memories for its softball days. Ray-o Saverese never hit a grounder, or a flyball. Always a line drive. The pitcher, Big Dan, with his "cool", and his red-toned face, tossed a ball with wicked spin. From Gabes, there was a munchkin out in center (CHAMPY), whose legs looked liked they were going 1000RPM. He never dropped a fly. The shortstop, Ju Ju, had more grace in his fielding and throwing, then any player ever. Petrie (part Indian?) turned third once and went airborne as he flew into home plate. When he hit the asphalt, blood flew all over, but he became a legend in my mind for courage, and passion. For some unknown reason, all these players never came close to a brawl. Money was bet, and some brews quaffed, but these men always kept there tempers under control. It seemed all the teams were from Irish saloons, except that team with wonderful Olive skin, and a uniform or black, and white. joe ross <rh1941jr@fastmail.fm> queens, ny USA - Wednesday, November 10, 2004 at 13:58:46 (CST) On Thursday, November 11, my Girl Scout troop will be joining our veteran's in marching in the Veteran's Day Parade in Mahattan. Not enough people come out to pay their respects. Without you veteran's, our country would not be the great country it is today. Too many people don't realize this. Just the fact that many of us can voice our opinions is something that our men and women fought for. To all our Veteran's, THANK YOU! GS USA - Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 16:16:17 (CST) If interested, All Veterans are invited Nov 11,to a special fete honoring them at Fort Hamilton Garrison, Brooklyn.This will take place on the parade grounds, and will feature band music w/ refreshments. For details contact Public affairs Officer Mr Ray Aalbub at 630 4721 (bring photo ID along for entrance at security check-point.) John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 12:36:00 (CST) Dear Joe and Bill; Re: Veterans Day. There will be a few parades im sure but people do not come out to watch like years ago. I have old 8mm film taken near Prospect Park on Eastern Parkway in the late 50's. It was large parade route and so many groups participated and came from all over the borough. Today you only see small ceromonies thanks to local veteran groups who keep the spirit alive. My husband is a Korean Vet and active in the Marine Corps League. He will be attending ceromonies on 11/11 Veterans Day and the Marine Corps birthday 11/10. He had two Uncles who served in WWII from Red Hook along with others. Hia one uncle was a paratrooper and jumped into New Guiena. The other a Marine who was serving in China after WWII ended for another 2 years. Im sure there are many Stories about your local men who came back after thier call to duty that was " above and beyond" and have kept us safe. Observing this one day set aside each year is not too much to ask for our current and past veterans in remembering them margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y. USA - Tuesday, November 09, 2004 at 07:34:06 (CST) Here are some fond memories i have of Redhook past. I remember as a kid going into Coffey park for the ceremony near the military statue on Veterans day and also Memorial day. This solemn military like remembrance usually involved the members of the VFW on Van Brunt street. Most of the men and women who participated in these ceremonies were our Fathers,Uncles,Mothers and Cousins who fought in foreign wars all around the world. As a kid i always remember the playing of Taps and the firing of a rifle as part of the ceremony. Later that statue was moved from in the park to the front of the VFW. Thanks to all the Vets out there who read this , you truly are the salt of the earth. Bill Donohue <Billyd18@aol.com> USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 21:09:43 (CST) Enough of the ( long winded) politics That is being printed on this web site. There are plenty of web sites that you can "voice" your beliefs and opinions. This web site was set up for Red Hook past and present. So lets please lighten up and have some fun, good memories, Thank you ' Peggy Della porte Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 20:33:46 (CST) Hi all it's me Rocco have not posted in a while hope you hookers have not forgotten me. bye for now Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 19:58:01 (CST) A Reminder, 11 Nov is Veterans Day,so Kindly take a moment and remember Our Brave Men and Women Serving,Served,Some Killed,Some Maimed for life.Thanks and apologize for preaching as I'm convinced most of the people that visit this site are Patriots....Joe Joe <amvet@usa.com> Red Hook,Brooklyn, NY USA # 1 - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 18:44:50 (CST) To Carol Kruger-DEBOCK, Why don't you stop. It's enough already. This is not what this website is for. Why don't you start your own website to post your opinions and views. Reading your views is really boring. It was funny at first, but know it is ridiculous. Move on. Ferraro Long Island, NY USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 08:29:14 (CST) WELL HERE WE GO AGAIN. I think discussions between some of you belong in a forum of its own or should be in a chat room.Create your own Boards with Forums like Community Issues,Politics and Other topics. Not eveyone is interested in your personal views or discussions. I go to other sites available with such forums. I am a visitor to this site and would really like to hear more about your area. Interesting stories about the past history and Good Old Days is what brings me back to this site and people searching for old friends and finding them. It has been suggested before on this site that POLITICS/RELIGION causes friction between people who each has his own view. Many a frienship has been lost in such discussions. As for advertisements. One or two might slip into this site but most are deleted thanks to SBN. Good job Mark. Margaret McCourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 08:19:11 (CST) DeBock I am amazed that someone who professes to be a reasonably intelligent professional woman makes some of the statements that you. First I want to address your thoughts on the Clinton legacy. During his administration there was hope for the future, that there would be funding for stem cell reserach, for a cure for AIDs and cancer. Maybe our battles could have been fought verbally without sacrificing our young people. I dont have these hopes with this administration. Having lost a parent to Alzheimers, I know how important medical research can be. Even Nancy Reagan supports stem cell research and you cannot get more Republican then her. As far as your comments about Y2K and the computer industry, your statements are false. Many Cobol programmers, while not actually coding anymore, are employed at very good salaries because unlike recent graduates, they understand the business logic behind the software. Also many websites still use cobol code as their backend. To blame President Clinton for this is absurd. It is like trying to blame President Bush for the layoffs and job losses which occurred as a result of 9/11. While President Clinton may not have been our greatest President, I think he was better by far than by the current administration. But that is what makes this country great - right the freedom to express our views. Maybe if I had your job and your salary and lived your lifestyle, I would be a Republican too. Oh and thanks for the compliments about my mother's egg creams. Linda Morrissey <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 01:23:19 (CST) DeBock you have your opinions & that's fine, come on! You have to be kidding! Your prior arguments had at least some reason in them, but Y2K? You lost me on that one! "Joe", or whoever you realy are, let's understand what I meant. For one thing, not every vote for BOTH sides was cast with intellegence & thought, but as I repeat from the gut. I know the Catholics did nor support Kerry, mostly because of abortion. Most of the vast "silent majority" are not in love with Catholics and hate gays, period. If nyou think that isn't true, you need to travel aroiund the country and speak to people. You don't have to preach the evils of abortion to me, I don't personaly agree with it (but before abortions were legal there were a few evils too), nor am I the great supporter of gay unions, I merely said THESE were the true issues. By the way, I am a registered republican and voted for Nixon & Bush senior, somI guess I can call myself "Lou Republican". Who are you, Joe? Dubya won and I respect his position and I hope he proves to me I am nervous for no good reason. We should all pray for him and his hard work, because we know he works hard. It is a tough job. We should also pray for those troops who are in harm's way every day and support them now and when they come home. By the way, I have nothing to do with SEARS, but I buy all my major appliances there since I heard they not only give their people called to active duty their jobs and all raises when they return., they also supplement the difference between their service pay and what they would earn at Sears! Now that's support! Lou Viegas <barps@optonline.net> Long Island, NY USA - Monday, November 08, 2004 at 00:17:55 (CST) Fellow Pointers- Hey Joe Fox. In my era we did not insult women (Ms. DeBock). A little respect is in order. Lou Viegas- I think the President got a good share of the Catholic vote – about 55%. Why do you say anti catholic vote?? As a matter of fact about 35% of catholic people left the Democratic Party for the Republican Party because of moral issues. The Democratic Party has about 1/3 socialist, elitist, secularist members. They think the rest of the God fearing country is plain stupid. But without this socialist group no Democratic can win. This is their problem. Hillary is a true socialist. Bill was not –he was an opportunist – without principles – except his power. And if the democrats put their socialist principles in the forefront they cannot win. Therefore, any democratic candidate has to talk with “fork tongue” to both sides of the party. Kerry did this with amazing skill. This is why he would not appear on a talk show such as “The O’Rielly Factor”. His taking both sides of an issue, socialist and moderate, would be exposed and he could not explain it. Any foreseeable democratic candidate in the future will face the same problem. The vote was not against gays. It was against same sex marriage being considered the same as a normal marriage. The elitist democrats on the east and west coast consider people to be very stupid who agree with this normal marriage issue as well as they consider partial birth abortion to be a women’s right to choose. To choose what – to brutally kill a baby that is about 10 inches from being born. Don’t we think such a baby should be protected by the constitution? How can the life or health of the mother be in danger at this point when the now dead baby must be delivered via the womb anyway? I’m a stupid Republican. Who can explain this? Joe Republican USA - Sunday, November 07, 2004 at 22:14:37 (CST) America voted for Integrity & Trust; the reality of the 90s on the surface appeared to be flat spending; soaring markets; high marketplace for jobs; but the sad fact is the bulk of jobs created during the 90s were: did everyone forget Y2K ...... The date that could have changed the world forever....when every industry scurried to hire Cobol expertise to fix the code that could have caused the Big Disaster; well now, those same companies laid off the Cobol guys....major part of the job losses. You see Cobol programmers are not savvy in the code that drives internet programming. Additionally, Clinton's legacy was due to lack of attention to a little old date that we knew about in the 70s but computer storage was expensive so we used two digits at that time. The job opportunities created in the Clinton year's were primarily due to Y2K...the little old date that most have forgotten. De Bock USA - Sunday, November 07, 2004 at 20:58:47 (CST) You guys have to remember, New York is not the whole USA. We had the greatest economy under Clinton, deficit reduced, stocks soared. Gore blew all that by picking the wrong running mate. America was not ready for what New York takes for granted. Americ really voted this time 1) against abortion, 2) against Gays 3) against Catholics and, I believe since many of the older Americans who voted this time were, like me, Vietnam era vets or older folks who were around during the protests AND equate Kerry with "Hanoi-Jane" for his post- serving protests. If you agree or not, middle America votes from their guts, right or wrong. By the way, Bush's victory was the NARROWEST win for a sitting president since Woodrow Wilson in 1916. Hey, he won and I am the first to admit, I voted not so much for Kerry as against Bush. Let's hope he doesn't do too much damage these next 4 years. Lou Viegas <barps@optonline> Long Island, NY USA - Sunday, November 07, 2004 at 16:48:17 (CST) Joe, Frankly you don't belong on this site with your unnecessary destructive comments about Red Hook. Your contributions are demoralizing to the people of the Hook both past and present. By the way, the votes in; America listened and majority ruled; this country is red from the nucleus of the USA right on to the deep core of the Sourth. Leaving the few on the edge of the east and the west as the minority of American voters. Face reality this is a red nation; and it is red that doesn't divide this great nation of ours; but brings an equity balance to policy and justice for all; instead, of philosopical rhetorical nonsense which leads to division and uncertainty as seen with many leaders of the past such as Clinton with the over-inflated marketplace; shell companies in it for a quick million and leaving their investors behind as they pulled out with their options. Well America spoke and is not interested in that direction; they want strategic planning for the future of this country; and theat takes spending and heavy spending to secure that we will have a position in the forefront of the global economy in the future. De Bock USA - Sunday, November 07, 2004 at 09:14:16 (CST) Yikes!!! You guys have turned Debock into a Stepford Wife!!!!!!! She was kinda interesting before she got back on her medication. Too Bad! I really miss her rediculous point of view! Joe Fox USA - Sunday, November 07, 2004 at 00:22:03 (CST) Loise I checked out the website and the book "Jack's Hat" looks like a winner for children. It should make a nice Christmas gift for my grandson. I was surprised though that the author didn't mention she came from Red Hook in Brooklyn. Lots of luck to her. Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Friday, November 05, 2004 at 17:13:07 (CST) Hi everybody....I need to share this with everyone. I am so proud and yes she came out of RED HOOK!! My daughter just made it into the Staten Island Advance. Yesterdays edition. She wrote a book and you can check it out on her website. It's www.DanetteVigilante.com. She self published it to get it on the roll. Thanks everybody, check it out....Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, November 05, 2004 at 16:15:27 (CST) OOOOPS, I meant a quarter a week! Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 20:22:50 (CST) Wow, what memories I find here today. I used to play by the bonfires on Woodhull Street on election day. I got my first pair of glasses in 1950 from Dr. Laub. We had the guy with the little black book that everyone bought underwear, socks, shirts and just about everything from. Do you remember the insurance guy who used to collect a quarter a year for life insurance? The ice man used to give us kids chunks of ice to suck on in the summer. How about the fruit guy with his horse and wagon shouting "Hey benannaaaas, peaches, apples!!!" Oh yeah, and the swag guys also knocked on our doors! Lou Viegas Long Island, NY - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 20:20:00 (CST) Here's a "Classic" Red Hook story; my parents used to hold Masses in our home during the 60s when this was the trend; Father Kenny was the Celebrant; Fr. Schoenberger the Pastor; and many neighbors attended Mrs. Rusch, Mrs. Savarese and numerous others. My parents were heavily involved in the PTA and my Mom with the Visitation Convent. My Mom ran weekly food shopping errands with Sr. Mary Catherine and Sr. Philip Nerie. So I used to tag along. Anyway, Mom and I would take them to Key Food in Brooklyn Heights; I'd go in with the Srs. and Mom would wait in the car; one trip; my Mom was waiting and the store became surrounded by police and emergency vehicles. Unbeknownst to her; the Srs. and I were lying face day on the floor inside during an armed robbery. Luckily, no-one was shot and then we came strolling; Sr. Mary Catherine saying the Rosary; my Mother frantic. That memory will live with me forever; but the fear subsides quickly when we are children. Yet, never was I afraid in Red Hook. Statically, Red Hook has an extremely low crime rate as compared to Carroll Gardens and Brooklyn Heights. en't at home. As I moved on, and out to the suburbs and even FL, the fear of the unknown lirking in the woods was sought of frightening to me; fear of the unknown. The point of my story is don't judge a book by it's cover; for those areas that are pristene in nature; typically carry the highest crime rates in the country. By the way, last I heard, Sr. Mary Catherine is living her Retirement at Font Bonne Hall if she is still alive. De Bock USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 20:02:30 (CST) Just visited Red Hook. Oy Vey! Went to my favorite hero store, but I could not pay 5 or 6 dollars for a third of a loaf. The tennis courts (softball), are now ploughed up, and fruits and vegetables are arising.But there is a new almost red hook. Just cross Hamilton Ave. drift to Court St., and one can feel and see what we all loved about our old neigborhood. I felt like moving back to Caroll Gardens, with its row houses( in perfect shape), front gardens and tall stoops. Businesses were thriving, and I felt safe with the crowds of great people. You can (almost) go home again. joe ross <rh1941jr@fastmail.fm> queens, ny USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 14:18:39 (CST) Hey, thanks from me too, De Bock. The Pernas were my grandparents and Johnny Perna is my uncle. My grandfather passed many years ago but my grandmother passed almost 2 yrs ago. It's still hard to believe but you brought back memories for me too - watching my grandmother, Aunt Thelma (Moran)in the back making meatballs or hot pastrami for the lunch crowd. Mary Scolara (spelling?) too. Uncle John, do you know what ever happened to Lisa Scolara? We used to always play together. Again, thanks for the memories!! Kimberly Ustick-Soldo <peridotbabe@Optonline.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 08:01:23 (CST) hey thanks debock for the nice compliment about my my mom and dads candy store if they were alive they would have loved to have read that article . i still dont know who you are but a relative of mine feels he does . that you are a female and lived on van brunt heading towards beard st . but that is as much as i will say .the name he mentioned to me did not ring a bell. but maybe you can attend the reunion in the post in april .. maybe we can play that game from the 1960swhats my line .and you can be the mystery guest and we can blind fold ourselves . and try to guess who you are . but to be honest with you . i feel that at least 25 percent of the people on the guestbook really know whn you are . again thanks for the nice comment ... johnny perna s.i. , USA - Thursday, November 04, 2004 at 06:53:08 (CST) Hi hookers i am not really sure about the voting And the counting ! I really think its time to change our system ! And I am ceartain we need a much bigger variety! And much more then the two party system! It just makes ya wunder! Lucy Fraser /Suarez USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 21:18:22 (CST) De Bock that was a good post down memory lane. Also may I add the best taffy from Taffy Dick's (Winkelmans), the best Italian ices at Gambardella's, pizza at Tony Ciro's, our own little A & P store, Mom's Bar & Restaurant on Conover St. and Willems Ice Cream Parlor. I recall the good lunches at Manti's especially the veal cutlet hero sandwiches and the hard working Clara and Dotty preparing those big take-out orders for the workers in the Hook. Those were the days indeed. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 15:03:44 (CST) To Lilly Courtney; Is Courtney your married name? I have a copy of the graduating class of '55 from PS 27 I do not see your name. There were 2 Lillians- O'Connor & Assante are you one of them? I also graduated in '55 I was in Mrs. Jacobs class. John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> W. Babylon, NY USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 10:30:03 (CST) To just go off the topic of memories of red hook, sorry mark but just want to put my 2 cents in and say thank god BUSH was re-elected it was the right choice at the right time. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, November 03, 2004 at 08:10:11 (CST) Not so Larry.The CREEKERS had the biggest fires in Brooklyn on GARNET and COURT St till they built the gas station on the corner.After that the fires were moved to the tryangle by the benches at the bus stop. late 40s earley 50s Phil. Eberle <peberle1@cfl.rr.com> Melbourne, FL. USA - Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 22:01:04 (CST) Red Hook Best Bets of the Past...Best Egg Creams NYC... Mary and John Morrisey. Best Eyeglasses....Helen Laub optometrist, Best Hot Dogs Pop in his little green milk truck, Best Fruit & Vegetable Stand -Jimmy's known for his soup greens, Buoncore's T&W Ice Cream & Alley, Best Lunceheonette -Manti's Lunceheonette the best Iced Tea in Town, Best Sandwick in the Hook John's Bar ---------The Famous Balzano Virginia Ham and Roast Beef sandwich which blew your taste buds away but also your pocketbook $$$ If you were on a budget you could order the pasta fasool which was a weekly special. Best Candy; Great Service so when the bell rang at Visitation you were out and on line ....Perna's. Best Department.. Majors....Mr. Major always making sure the kids weren't leaving with erasers and the best butchers Trunz and Mr. Schinetzkys. Best Beauty Parlor for that real 50s do was Betty's and the best Dry Cleaners was on the corner of Dikeman and Van Brunt...so for those who think I am not a good site contributor think again....Best Red Hook Gossip....The Post and Knights and God Bless her Soul Xanier.....And remember Mrs. Anderson, Lily Hurst and many others I will always remember as a child especially on Halloween. De Bock USA - Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 21:49:59 (CST) It's Election Night 2004. Who rememembers those traditional Red Hook Election Night bofires on Wolcott St, Sullivan St and Coffey St in the late 50's and 60's ?????? I think we were the only neighborhood in Brooklyn who did this Election Night tradition . GREAT MEMORIES !!!!!! Larry Natale Staten Island, NY USA - Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 21:00:01 (CST) Margaret McCourt,Thanks for the march down memory moments. You are why I love this site...and people like you that understand the reason this site must survive.There are many nice places to live and grow up ,but south brooklyn is really a special place. Margaret thanks again. Gilbert Gilbert <Gilriv56@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 17:02:56 (CST) To Gilbert:Today I am having the COBWEBS of mind stirring to past days. As kids we were witness to many things. I think a lot of people have moments where something reminds them of the past. It could be a sound, aroma or just a word.Snow days were the ghreatest. You would sleigh ride or use cardboard to slide down mountains you made out of the snow. Be runnning in and out of house to warm up, change gloves that were caked with the snow or your hands & would be freezing. Shovel ,try and build igloos or forts. Everytime you tried to warm up in house you would track in the snow. A lot of mopping to do as snow melted . After day was finished and after supper while sitting by radio doing homework we had hot Hershey Chocolate made with water and graham crackers. Sit near a little kerosine stove . What times. Go to a lot and roast a MICKEY (potato) to you young folks or marshmellows on a stick. We had Good Humor man peddle his little cart with ice cream Dixie Cups or pops. Remember Snow Cones made with shaved ice with a syrup poured over it. We had the Fuller Brush man and his suitcase filled with tricks. Your mother had a little man who sold many things in your house and you had a little book he carried because things were bought on time and he would come by weekly and note your payments. Policemen would walk his beat and he knew all the kids and parents.They always seened to be over 6 feet tall. Street cleaners with thier green wagons which was a bin on 2 wheels. They would come around 2 times a day. Trolley cars, vegetable and fish wagons. The junkman with his cart picking up paper,cardboard and scrap metal. Take it to a junk yard to be sold and be paid by the pound. Seltzer in blue bottles with silver tops and syrup to make home made sodas. U-Bet still sold today at soda distributors.The milk deliveries by Renkins horse and wagon. Your mother would leave a note with empty bottles so he would know what was to be deliveresd thje next day. Eggs,butter,cream or milf. Store bought bottles you would get a 2cent return for bottles. Many a day I begged for those bottles so I could go to movie or buy candy. Remember always being sent to the store for your mom or an elderly neighbor? Ice delivery . 25 cent piece of ice, man had to climb 3 flights of steps and put in icebox. He would have a piece of burlap on shoulder. My chore was to clean out the ice pan when it filled up with the melting ice. Spilled it every time.Coal delivery. Would have to run up to roof and take down laundry from clothes lines when ash would come up chimney so clothes wouldnt get dirty.In those days the clothes were washed by hand or with a scrubbing board. How about dumb waiters. Every apt in my building had one and every night at 6:00PM the janitor would collect each floors garbage. Men would make cigarettes with Bugle Boy or Prince Albert tobbaco and little white papers either by hand roll or a little machine. Lucky Strikes you would get penny change on side of package. Movies about 9/11 cents. I remember 2 movies, cartoons,newsreel and races and coming attractions. Neccho,raisonets,goobers,taffy candy and Mary Janes. . Mothers would go one night to collect dishes. Everyone had a favorite Candy Store you would hang out in. I could go on and on. Everyone has his favorite times. Brooklyn Day Parades, processions at church, Boy and Girl Scouts. Kids were respectfull, mind thier P's & Q's and dot there I's and did what they were told to do. NO BACK TALK .A taste of a strap today would end you up in a court or a slap to a bottom too. But that was the way it was. Of course I would get mad at my parents because I couldnt do what I wanted but in the long run for some reason I really dont remember many of those days I was punished. The good outweighed the bad. Margaret McCourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y. USA - Tuesday, November 02, 2004 at 08:34:47 (CST) i said all americans that lost their family due to terrosit attact we shall all fight the BIN LA DIN GROUP FROM ANY WHRE INTHE WORLD I LOVE AMERICANS ANDREW BAKASSI <abia@aol.com> beverly, ma USA - Monday, November 01, 2004 at 20:13:56 (CST) hey everyone tried to do the early voting thing today. wait time was 7hours!. I live in west palm beach so I can imagine what its going to look like tomorrow. that aside i am sorry to those who got robbed recently. thats sad to hear. i can bet my left arm it was probably a bunch of little kids too. thats what makes it sadder.where are these kids parents these days? growing up my parents werent up my butt all the time but i knew when to be in the house and i knew if my mother had to call my name in the street more than once i was getting my butt wooped when i got in the door. somethings got to be done with these kids now or else the cycle will just keep getting worse as they grow up to have children. nicole <nikncarlo@aol.com> lantana, fl USA - Monday, November 01, 2004 at 19:09:10 (CST) Great back to normal......love reading the stories and memories of Red Hook. One moment I remember is during X-mas and the snow falling lightly on court St. and hearing the store owers shoveling the snow and us kids playing and having snow fights.....wow was that great moment...again thanks Gilbert brooklyn, ny USA - Monday, November 01, 2004 at 15:00:34 (CST) Just came on because today, being Halloween, brought back such good memories of my childhood and the fun we all had trick or treating in the Hook. I think my Mom had more fun giving out candy in the Candy Store then all the trick or treaters had. Also brought to mind my dear friend Pipo (Ismael) Torres who would have been 50 tomorrow and all the fun we used to have together, Idalia, Helvi, Thomas Hodgens hanging out in Mrs. Torres house. This is such a great site. Lucy I was so sorry to read about what happened to you, just remember for all the bad things that have happened in Red Hook, so much more good things have happened there and come out of there. Hopefully this will be an isolated incident for you and not take away your love and pride of the neighborhood. Happy Halloween everyone. Linda Morrissey-McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, November 01, 2004 at 00:25:31 (CST) Regarding President Street I used to work at Barbaro's Pastry Store late 60's what memories. Used to be a hot dog guy on the corner also. Regards to all Charlie <nunzio1513@aol.com> San Diego, CA USA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 21:05:30 (CST) For Peggy DelaPorte, you are so correct to be proud of your name, the DelaPorte name has been a tradition in Red Hook for many, many years. When I was a youngster on Dikeman St. it was common for all the block to participate in harvest time when your Grand Father would process all those plumb tomatoes and all the kids on the block would be given a job to do, grinding them in the hand grinder, putting the lids on the jars, or whatever to keep them busy and make them feel useful. For a couple of days it was carnival atmosphere, the doors to your Grandparents house were always open, people wandered in and out at will. There was food on the table to be eaten by anyone who was hungry. This is the impression that remained with me throughout my adult years and now that I am a senior I sure wish we had more of that style of friendly neighbors today. Yes, Peggy, be proud of your name, you have evry right to be. The best to you and your family.... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 20:32:35 (CST) Hello to all. I read a lot of historic entries about the Hook. My family is all part of this and I am always looking for all the stories and info I can get about them. My Papa was Frank Zurica. He and his brothers Ralph, Anthony,and Angelo, were Longshoreman who ran those docks. They were the "Zurico Boys", or they were known back in the 1920's as the "Chocolatee Boys",Their nicknames will always be rembered too. They are, Zuzu,Red,Steak,& Pigsy or Jewels. My Aunt Kate married Uncle Sharkey Cafiero and ran the restaurant on President street. Anyone who has any stories or info about them please send it to me or post it on this site please. My dad Sal Zurica went to PS #27 and was confirmed in Visitation church in the 1950's.My nanny graduated PS #100 in June 1918. Sure wish I had a picture of old Red Hook before 1950 or of the longshoremen from 1910 to 1960.does anybody rember the candy store at 191A Richards Street? that was my nanny and her mom or the Tagliaferro's. Please respond with any replies if anyone has a story or their parents have a story about my relatives. I want to thank you in advance for all the great info for my family history tree and book. TomZurica <MTZurica@aol.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 01:47:12 (CDT) MIke, My name will always be "Della Porte" It may not always be "Rodriguez" but Della Porte is with me for ever....Who are you anyway,,I don't come onto this site to argue with anyone, just wanted to set the record straight.. Take care and be well.. Peggy Della Porte P.S. I go to the VFW every Friday to check on the old timers of Red Hook...... Peggy Della Porte <Jeamy13@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 01:26:48 (CDT) Mike.... I was in the Hook Last Night . I tried the eats at the House of pizza & calzone ( under new mgmt ). The calzones are very close to the originals . In fact Mike ... Im down there at least once a week. Come up to Hanley's on Court St I'll buy you a beer . Larry Natale Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 01:20:00 (CDT) Yep! There Is a Key Lime Pie Bakery right around the corner from where the new pier is! Lucy Fraser /Suarez USA - Sunday, October 31, 2004 at 00:51:39 (CDT) Hi Jerry Goldstein, how are you? You're that old already? Wow where did the time go? Just the other day you were busting chops on the benches in front of 811 Hicks St. How is everyone? Hey don't you have the local? We are in Teamsters but our local sucks Local 854 for warehouse workers and truckers. Hope you have some luck and you take care. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 22:32:27 (CDT) Peggy, Yout last name is Rodriguez not Dellaporte! ha! ha! Larry Natale! when was the last time you were in Red Hook? Debock, Red Hook never had beauty or serenity! Please. Jerry someone in Red Hook does care, but can't help. Sorry! Mike B,klyn, N.Y. USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 21:27:45 (CDT) Hello I really don't believe there Is alot of people out there In redhook who care about me, but I only have one question and that Is whoever worked at bush terminal, I am trying to find out how to get In touch with the teamsters union, for I am eligible to start getting my pension fund, but have no clue on how to get a hold of them for they no longer represent bush terminal anymore, can anyone help me out? thank's Jerry Goldastein Jerry Goldstein <jyanks321@aol.com> Port Richey, fl USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 20:46:31 (CDT) someone told me there is a key lime pie store down the end of van dyke street can any one confirm. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 20:19:58 (CDT) I stopped enjoying the site when Debock decide he or she needed to educate everyone with all the blah blah blah. Then came Joe Fox his side kick.....Peggy I agree with you they need a chat room.Good bye Joe Good bye Debock the class is over.....go home now............bye...Maybe you guys should meet after school....and educate each other. Gilbert brooklyn, ny USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 18:17:47 (CDT) To Past and Present and Future Red hookers. I was born and raised in Red HOOk. When I started coming to this site from the begining the main purpose of it was to meet with people that was part of our past.. and possibly to develop new friendships. I know we all have our opinions and freedom of speech and all that but...In the crazy world we do live in and all the nonsense we do have to deal with , Let this room go back to just being ( where old friends meet) There are plenty of chat rooms on AOl to meet the needs of everyone involved. Thank you and have a wonderful Life Sincerely,, ^j^ Peggy Della Porte Peggy Della Porte <Jeamy13@aol.com> Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Saturday, October 30, 2004 at 15:04:00 (CDT) wow hats off to joe fox for knowing so much about a place he would so called never live in. first let me start by saying that it doesnt matter if you live in the suburbs or the slums there are rats, roaches and drugs EVERYWHERE some more discreetly but there none the less. and with the cost of living in n.y. these days 1200 is cheap when you compare it to some of the other rents around (go to dailynews.com and click on real estate if you dont know).Also whose to say the crime rate is going to go up once ikea moves into the hook? dont you think that if there were more jobs there'd be less need to steal? oh and i lived in red hook for many years my dear and just cause brooklyn hights is clean doesnt mean its not without its dirt. and yes traffic is horrible but you tell me when can you drive over the brooklyn bridge and not have to slow down at all? if you dont live in the hook and dont know keep your opinions to yourself. you know what they say opinions are like assholes everyone has one but its better left covered up in public nicole <nikncarlo@aol.com> lantana, fl USA - Friday, October 29, 2004 at 20:57:28 (CDT) Well you are right about the traffic Joe. I can't get across VanBrunt in the mornings. I get the 6:30 bus and my God there is a caravan of school buses then here comes the Snapple trucks then the garbarge trucks and now Iv'e been seeing trucks the flat bed type with containers. It is really scary waiting and waiting then darting across just making my bus. Then the weekend comes and there is just about no traffic. They are trying to make it another Village, thats because the rents are much cheaper here in Red Hook, if 1,200.00,13 and even 2,400.00 is cheap for RedHook? Give me a break. In 1961 we paid 32.50 for a railroad apartment on Conover St. Wonder what that would go for today, and we had a beautiful view of the Manhattan skyline from our kitchen window. That seems to be the big thing today..the skyline and the waterfront. We had it all these years and never thought about it now people can't wait to move into the neighborhood. The people who once walked these sidewalks and lived in these homes and swam in the Red Hook waters down the docks, must be flipping over in their graves to see the change of the old point as we once knew it. Some say change is good is it???.........Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, October 29, 2004 at 18:55:45 (CDT) De bock>>>>>>> Are you saying that Van Brunt Street is to beautiful a place to have warehouse stores at the foot of it on the waterfront? Why? For your information cement trucks, paper trucks, Buses, and any other type of commercial vehicle you can name have been tearing up Van Brunt street for years. It just hasn't effected your end of the neighborhood until now. Welcome to the real world! By the way I hate to put the place down but it is from being the beautiful place you think it is, will or can be. See for yourself , the next time your in town visiting your folks. Go for a "slow ride" ( better keep them car doors locked) around the neighborhood and than go for a slow ride around bklyn hieghts. Than ask yourself if Red Hook with its lack of public tranportation ( no Subway!)If Red Hook with all it drug problems, If Red Hook will all its public housing, If Red Hook with its lack of any real stores or restaurants, If Red Hook with its bad reputation, If Red Hook with its dirty streets, rats, mice and roachs could ever in a million years be the next Bklyn Heights? I think you'll find your answer to be " NO WAY"! Believe me if it could have been done, it would have been done a long long time ago, maybe even before you were ever born. Think about it!!!! Red Hook>>>>>I wish I could say "its a nice place to visit but I wouldn't want to live there" but I can't even say that much. Sorry guys but its the truth and the truth sometimes hurts!!!!!! Joe Fox USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 23:18:28 (CDT) Anthony If you talk to Barbara Kenneke Please give her my email. Tell her i would love to hear from her Thanks. Tell her is Jackie (Dellaporte) Frasier. Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 18:28:00 (CDT) Joe you need to live in or have lived there to know the situation. Noise levels are at their highest every. DEP is on-site monitoring. Some levels of commercialization are good for any community but major industrialization is not such as an Ikea. The community is too beautiful a place not to be over-run by warehouse stores reside with the views. It is you that doesn't know; just like the former administration who did it Just Because He Coul. De Bock USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 18:23:15 (CDT) THIS IS TO STEFANIE AFFATIGATO SACCO andHUBBY AND ROSE AND THERESA FELIEAND HUBBYS . AND BARBARA KENNEKE TO NAME A FEW . WE ARE HAVING ANOTHER REUNION IN THE RED HOOK POST SOMETIME IN APRIL . I WOULD LOVE YOU GUYS TO COME . I AM GIVING YOU MY PHONE NUMBER 9175661081. AND HOPEING YOU CAN CALL ME . I WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO YOU PEOPLE AFTERALL THESE YEARS ...AND THIS ALSO GOES FOR ANYONE WHO WOULDLIKE TO COME TO THIS REUNION .AGAIN I ASK FOR THOSE PEOPLE WHO DO NOT LIKE USEING PHONES. YOU CAN E MAIL MY BUDDY JOHNNY PERNA . AT HIS E MAIL ADDRESS WHICH IS PROBABLY ALL OVER THE GUESTBOOK LATELY.. JOHNNY WILL RELAY ANY MESSAGETO ME BECAUSE I VISIT HIM AT HIS PLACE OF BUSINESS A FEW TIMES A WEEK ... BELIEVE IT OR NOT WE ARE GETTING FEEDBACK ALLREADY .HAVE A NICE . DAY .. ANTHONY CHECHILO S.I , NY USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 17:46:49 (CDT) De bock>>>>>>>It is truely amazing how you can be so wrong about so many different things at the same time. OK, here we go>>>>>>>>> Crime does not come from the Red Hook projects.>>>>Wrong! Crime is derived from the level of commerialization press that Red Hook has received over the past few years.>>>>Wrong! Crime will continue to be on the rise at the same rate as the commercialization of Red Hook.>>>>Wrong! It will bring in transients from across the boroughs to Ikea and the Fairway markets.>>>Wrong! Drug Addicts target commercial neighborhoods so they can blend in.>>>>Wrong! Red Hook's beauty was due to the serenity of the neighborhood which will be no more as long as commercial industry continues to move in.>>>>Wrong! For all those that think Ikea and Fairway are positive they have been mis-lead by the local politicians.>>>>>Wrong! Red Hook revitalization required movement and transition into a true residential haven; not exploitation of mixed use and zoning changes for economic development.>>>>Wrong! When Ikea and Fairway move in; the Red Hook crime rate will sky rocket.>>>>Wrong! So to those who believed that this was good development for Red Hook; they were sadly mis-led.>>>>Wrong! Beware of the hidden costs to the community and zero benefits.>>>>Wrong! Say hello to traffic snarls, transients 24 hours a day and a community of lost charm and tranquility.>>>>Wrong! Noise has been a big issue over the past year.>>>>Wrong! To bad about your investment in that future residential waterfront property site you talked about in past postings, it looks like it may not happen now. PS.....Go Kerry!!!!!!!!! Joe Fox USA - Thursday, October 28, 2004 at 00:57:12 (CDT) Hi Louise. I graduated in June 55 from PS 27 then went to Bay Ridge High School. I lived at 76 Dikeman Street then moved to Walcott Street. Left there in 61. I do not know a Billy O'Connor. Thanks for answering my message. Lilly Courtney MS - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 21:06:03 (CDT) The crime is not coming from the Red Hook projects; nor the meth clinic it is derived from the level of commerialization press that Red Hook has received over the past few years. Crime will continue to be on the rise at the same rate as the commercialization of Red Hook. It will bring in transients from across the boroughs to Ikea and the Fairway markets. Drug Addicts target commercial neighborhoods so they can blend in. Red Hook's beauty was due to the serenity of the neighborhood which will be no more as long as commercial industry continues to move in. For all those that think Ikea and Fairway are positive they have been mis-lead by the local politicians. Red Hook revitalization required movement and transition into a true residential haven; not exploitation of mixed use and zoning changes for economic development. In the past we knew our neighbors; now you do not. In the past our neighbors looked out for each other; the ones moving in don not. So be prepared when Ikea and Fairway move in; the Red Hook crime rate will sky rocket. So to those who believed that this was good development for Red Hook; they were sadly mis-led; beware of the hidden costs to the community and zero benefits; say hello to traffic snarls, transients 24 hours a day and a community of lost charm and tranquility. If anyone wants the real story of a community for the people talk to your local advocates who are there for you to stop the projects that don't make sense for the people. Additionally, noise has been a big issue over the past year; expect levels to triple over the next year. De Bock USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 20:19:55 (CDT) Hi Peggy & Cubi thanks so much for your concern. Like I said earlier these morons should pay my con-ed bill. Can you imagine!!! I went to work today and a friend of mine told me that a woman bringing her child to his wife(she babysits the child)at 5 in the morning and right there on the stoop robbed her. 3 guys with guns uhmmmmmm sounds like they are quite busy these days.Now something has got to be done...what is this going to be like New Jack City??? Can't go out and they are going to rule our lives? We can't let that happen people we have got to do something and soon. Someone is not going to give up their belongings and are going to be hurt. 76th pct needs to be more alert in the wee hours of the morning, set a trap. These &^& think because they got away with it that they are not looking for them...are they? We need help here and soon. Peggy thanks again for your concern and tell Cubi the same. Love you guys... Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 14:58:50 (CDT) Dear Aunt Tiny and Uncle George Franqui. I am very sorry for what happened to you... I know how much it hurt you.. You Both are Life Time "Red Hookers" and proud of it.. I hope these ( rotten apples) I have to be nice.... on line. Don't kill your spirits... They may have taken your personal possessions, but they can never take your Love for Red Hook Away.... We are very glad you didn't get hurt....... If you need anything , let us know! Thank you Love Peggy and Cubi ROdriguez Pegg Della Porte <Jeamy13@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 13:10:04 (CDT) JoJo.....I am not praising nor defending the the efforts 76 . If you read back, I addressed Rocco's unsubstantiated questioning of the INTEGRITY of the men & women of the 76 . With respect to crime. Over the last 11 years , there has been a 56% decrase in toal crime for that Pct check out www.nyc.gov click on Police Dept . With that said, crime can and does occur in the most safest areas of our City , but to fail to recognize the vast improvement of the Red Hook area , just is not fair . Lary Natale Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 08:55:19 (CDT) Well said Jo Jo , this man praises the 76th , but yet the crime is not getting any better in red hook, I lived in red hook from the mid 60's thru the mid 90's and crime was always a problem not just around the project area. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, October 27, 2004 at 08:11:12 (CDT) Larry, we all understand that you must defend your former fellow employees,but please give us a break. When was the last time you walked threw the projects or had to deal with those obnoxious people from the center, roaming around the neighborhood all day long, fighting, dealing drugs, cursing all over the street, you've been out of Red Hook for thirty years . You don't possibly know how the 76 went about things that went on. Just take a look at the past thirty years. enough said! JoJo B,klyn, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 23:32:10 (CDT) The police who showed up to help us Sunday morning were so helpful. There were about 6 patrol cars. They drove around the neighborhood with me in one car and my husband in another. They escorted us home, we had our shopping cart with clothes that we were going to wash. They drove right by our side. They took all the infomation and were very concerned. Tonight I was on the phone with a friend of mine who lives in the projects. He told me two guys were held up by gunpoint earlier tonight. There is a gang of girls going around robbing with guns also??? What is going on here? Instead of getting better it seems to be getting worse. It is scary now and you have to think twice about venturing out after dark. We need more police in the neighborhood like we had years ago. I never felt uncomfortable with the people from the meth.clinic. They just talk alot and think they know everything. A lot of rotten apples are here lately...got to weed them out. Where are the parents of these kids? They got to be made aware of whats going on in their own back yard, maybe get flyers made up and start posting them all over the place, mainly in and around the projects. Any ideas? Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 21:37:09 (CDT) Rocco.....To question the integrity of the men & women of the 76 Pct, goes beyond the pale . As for them not helping you when you were mugged, leads one to believe at the time you were reporting the incident ,you were probably just as obnoxious to them as you are to family of this guest page . Again, Rocco ..... Go back to the slot machines . Larry Natale <mrlar1125> Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 20:51:58 (CDT) Well said and explained Mr.Burkard ,I hope someone is listening, again thank-you. Rivera <gilriv56@hotmail.com> brooklyn, USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 19:40:16 (CDT) As a person who resided in Red Hook all my 75 years, I would like to comment about those Red Hook Houses and what I've seen to be the major problem down through the years since they were built. My family was even forced to move to make way for of all things, the Clinton Theater. The idea behind the projects is really great. Take a destitute family and give them a decent place to reside till they get back on their feet and become an asset to the community. Problem is once they really become an asset, and they do, make no mistake about that, they are forced to up-root and re-locate somewhere else. Here-in is the problem in a nutshell. I have witnessed many good families become an asset to Red Hook, their children matured, they had decent incomes, they were able to spend money in the butcher, the baker, the grocery store, and contribute to their religious institution of their choice. The rules however did not allow that family to remain. their income was deemed excessive for the place they occupied and they were forced to move to another location, medium or low medium housing. But Red Hook was forced to become the host to another down and out destitute family until they too eventually improved and the cycle repeated itself once more. Consequently Red Hook lost the butcher, the baker, the grocery stores, barbershops, and even their religious affiliations, schools etc. All neighborhoods with a low income housing suffer the fate of becoming permanent low income neighborhoods. If they would change the rules and allow those who do improve to remain in the neighborhoods, the entire area would improve and reap the benefits of having these people as neighbors, to attend religious services with, their children would attend school together, and it would become close knit and one big happy family so to speak.I have witnessed many, many families of all creeds and nationalities who had to uproot themselves simply because they improved and became an asset to their neighborhood. And those I talked with did not want to relocate. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 19:04:43 (CDT) Rocco.....He might be driving everyone one nuts....but he's right about the crime and projects in red hook. I lived on Huntington st.in the 60"s and it was bad....yea this site is about the good ole times, but some people can't put bad experiences behind them and I can understand and yes something needs to be done with those projects. rivera <gilriv56@hotmail.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 18:37:43 (CDT) I just found out Father Fox is still at the home on Dean Street Bishop Mugavero(not sure of the spelling)could not understand the Lady. She talked so fast 155- Dean Street Brooklyn N Y 11217 Phone 718- 694-6700 Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 13:06:26 (CDT) Hey kevin thanks for those useless #s about crime rate in Vegas, and to larry the 76th is all on the take as far as i know, and when i was mugged at gun point they did absoutly nothing for me did not even seemed concerned. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 13:04:14 (CDT) Dawn Penny ... I will send it privately via email... She lives in New Jersey... Iremember Chicky ... Her and my cousin MArgaret Ann looked so much alike I used to tease em! Please say hello to her too for me. It wasent me that lived downstairs it was my cousins, Earlene , Margaret Ann & Susan & Richard Stockwell , they lived nextdoor to Sams candy store on Coffee St. & Richard St (its not there either!) I lived over the barbershop at 342 Van Brunt St. (building not there anymore!) off corner of King St... Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl. USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 04:34:50 (CDT) hello brooklynites...I'm looking for any history or links someone may have about Father fox or Christ Protestant Episcapol Church in RED HOOK....please mail me if you do david <pineapplejello@yahoo.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, October 26, 2004 at 00:28:27 (CDT) LUCY FRASER -- Sorry, your COUSIN's phone number. Dawn (Penny) Russell <russelld@un.org> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 23:22:10 (CDT) LUCY FRASER -- Spoke to my mom about you this weekend. She said you lived downstairs from us? She remembered your cousin very well. She was amazed that we were able to find each other after all these years. She also said her sister Chicky always wanted to know your sisters phone number because they used to be best friends. Dawn (Penny) Russell <russelld@un.org> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 23:20:23 (CDT) Hey Rocco.....go back to the black jack table.Red Hook is policed by the 76Pct. The 76 is on of the Safest Police Precincts in Brookyln South . It sounds like you got a hang up with the Projects and the clinc and its not fair to broad brush the two . Larry Natale <mrlar1125@aol.com> Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 19:58:01 (CDT) Rocco, You talk about all the reasons that Red Hook will not be crime free. Do you know that in Beautiful Las Vegas where you live in 2002 (the last year I have stats for) there were 137 Homicides, 494 Forcible Rapes, 3776 Robberies & 4574 Burglaries. Las Vegas also has one of the lowest clearance rates for major crime in the country. I am also no longer in Red Hook but in a small town in Pennsylvania and believe it or not there is crime here too. Crime exists everywhere not just in Red Hook. All the above stats are from the FBI'a UCR statistics. Kevin Cox <johnking83@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 18:08:26 (CDT) DON'T FORGET THE 3 PIECE BRASS BAND'S THAT PLAYED ON CORNER'S ! GETTING MILK IN TIN CONTAINER'S, 'KEILINGS' DELI, VAN BRUNT & PIONEER STS. DISH NIGHT IN THE PIONEER THEATRE & THE APPLAUSE WHEN A DISH WAS DROPPED & BROKE. MANY GOOD MEMORIES. BETTER YET GOOD FRIEND'S. JOHN HAGGERTY POCONO'S, PA USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 14:38:35 (CDT) While many of us are eager to hear and share heart warming stories of Red Hook culture, it would be naïve to believe the Red Hook community was/is a crime free region. Red Hook is like all other neighborhoods with an ebb and flow of immigrants, tenants, and history. All communities have crime. The percentages will vary from community to community from era to era, but crime is endemic to urban, suburban, and rural environments. What can be done about it? The number one tool to avoiding becoming a crime statistic is Awareness; know your surroundings. Unfortunately, many people want to believe crime only happens in other neighborhoods, which creates a false sense of security and points out a personal security flaw. For instance, how many of us get in our car and drive hypnotically to our jobs without seeing many of the events taking place around us? The same unconsciousness takes place while transiting our own neighborhoods. We all remember someone in our lives that we considered nosy. Well that person sitting on the stoop or walking to the grocery store OBSERVING everything and everyone offers a degree of protection from strangers entering a community. Many of us have our eyes open, but fail to see. Another safety tool is getting to know and looking out for your neighbors. Neighborhood Watch groups have become very popular in recent years and they exist across the country. Community Watch groups work with local law enforcement agencies and have been successful in reducing crime. Criminals want an easy mark and will go elsewhere if they see an easier target. Another tool is community involvement. I have read about the projects and clinics, etc. Citizens must get involved with local boards and councils (the IKEA Project). Make your opinions known and work to have them implemented. If someone else is in the decision making position; it’s their decision that you have to live with. If you aren’t going to fight, then don’t gripe. Safety and crime prevention are everyone’s concern, because ultimately, we all pay the price. Crime will never be expunged from our society, but we can work together to protect our communities. Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 13:12:17 (CDT) Hey Bob McDonald, please send me your email address at my school email. my home computer is very crazy. ed ed murphy <emurphy@carthagecsd.org> carthage, ny USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 12:20:44 (CDT) Ok Guy's, here's a test that if answered may reveal your age so be careful. Who remembers those backyard singers that use to carry a megaphone that cone shaped voice projector. They would wander through backyards and render all kinds of Rudy Vallee or Caruso popular number's of those good old days? And the grateful occupants of the tenament houses would toss them a few pennies if they could afford it. I was a wee bit of a kid, maybe 5 or 6 years of age, and have only a vauge recollection of the event....My family lived at 113 Bush street pre-Red Hook Housing days, Opposite old Hoover City. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 12:19:26 (CDT) About those Good Old Days. How about the junkman, singers in court yards. Knife and scissor sharpener in his little truck, Coal and ice men, seltzer deliveries. You boys playing marbles, skellie, mumblie peg,stick ball,comic books and your leads soldiers. Girls playing Jacks,jump rope, pick- up -sticks,potsie and your pink spalding ball. Radio shows. I still listen to old records and tapes from yesteryear. I loved "Lets Pretend" Back then my mother was hooked on soap operahs of the day on radio. Ma Perkins, My Gal Sunday. She would do her ironing while listening. Cant go back but I sure remember. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y. USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 08:02:23 (CDT) Hey Louise , I feel your pain , I a'm sorry to here your horror, I was there lots of years ago when i was mugged on vanbrunt and coffey street with a gun to my head, no matter what people might say about how safe redhook is , its because they never really faced a situation like this , redhook maybe building for the better, but as long as the projects and the clinic are down there it will always be a dangerous place to live. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Monday, October 25, 2004 at 07:42:46 (CDT) Louise Oh my God you musta been horifide!!! I am so sorry to hear that that happend to you! Stay safe! Love YA Wait till Cheno calls tonite and I tell him ... Its unreal! Ba-tards!!! Remember what goes around comes around one day they will pay . You do good you reap you do bad you reap 10 fold! Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 22:09:11 (CDT) To Louise, we sympathize with the terror you felt. On Christmas Day 1999, we left the house in Red Hook for the first time in decades for the holidays and upon our return was a horror. The house was broken in an every room torn apart. It felt like such a violation that took time to overcome. They came in from the roof. Although, they took some valuables and gifts from under our Christmas tree; what they sought was 12 boxes of candy. Drugs are still highly prevalent in Red Hook and drives this kind of terror. To all that live in Red Hook and especially, the newcomers the holidays in Red Hook are a very vulnerable time for crime in the any area. Don't under estimate the underlying factors surrounding the area. Louise and family were lucky that it was only the valuables they sought and not their lives. Although, I always considered Red Hook safe it was because I never walked the street; I drove to door to door. Louise try to think positively about how your lives were spared during this horrific event. We can bring back those material things but we cannot get back life that is lost. So espacially during the holiday season, all in Red Hook should be most vigilant. It seems that the crimes in Red Hook happen primarily from roof top access. Good Luck Louise and stay safe. De Bock USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 21:34:24 (CDT) Hi all you old Red Hookers and new ones! Red Hook is a memory that you need to keep in your mind.This morning my husband and my self were held up by 3 THUGS with guns right there by the island where the gas stations were??? Never in all of our years being born here, getting married and raising 3 kids here did we ever have to go thru this horror. They were on the roof of the new projects scoping out defenceless harmless people who work hard for a living for the little bit that we have and they just take it from you. I am so hurt to think that one time we felt so safe here down the point AND in the projects. It was seven in the morning and they were on the roof, saw us and in a heart beat like the punks that they are had guns in our faces. You close your eyes and you still see this thug in big pants that are off his hips and do-rags covering their faces and screaming for your money and pulled my bag off my shoulder. The cops came and we rode all thru the projects and you know what? Nothing!!! A crowd selling their crack look at us in the police car with such a defiant look about them with not a care in the world. It has really put a little fear in me to go to the store alone where one time I woudn't think of anything to go out there ANY time of night...this was home. You have all these new people coming in with a false sense of security. Watch out. it's disgusting and it is like being violated and you can't fight back not with barrel of a big black gun in your face. You just have to keep reminding your self that they have a mother and lots of sisters. God don't like ugly. Oh and by the way we are still waiting for the detectives to call us. For what? we can't give a discription so we can't check mug shots. You have all this paper work to do, putting stops on things and not to mention the keys they now have.So they gave us grief and lots of work to do and they will still be out there stalking other innocent people with the big guns. They are punks who with out that gun they would be crying for you not to hurt them if you had a chance. Groups and guns that is their thing. Well now that I got that off my chest....becareful and be alert to what is going on around you. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 20:14:28 (CDT) Hi ! MAureen how ya doin gal long time no hear! and to Mike ... How about Ole rags ole champ! Hows me ole tomatoe! Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez Fl USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 15:59:46 (CDT) If you want to go to memory lane. Don’t forget the ragman. Any old rags? Always had the guy with the rolled up newspaper following him around. The Iceman, carrying the ice up to the ice box on his back. Sometimes up to the fourth floor. The Fruit man with his horse drawn wagon and the women ordering their vegetables and fruit from their front windows. The scooter boxes with the roller skate wheels ( with the rubber removed) so that it would turn. The wheels were nailed to a board. Flip the board over and nail a wooden box to the end of the board. The best boxes were the orange fruit boxes, from the A&P with the wood in the middle. This made a perfect shelf on the scooter box. This was Brooklyn’s idea of the Soap Box Derby. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 15:30:48 (CDT) Many thanks Margaret and Maureen for those fun recollections of Thanksgiving and other neighborhood memories. I was beginning to think that I was the only one left who remembered going out 'begging' on Thanksgiving. Subjects like this one and recalling old friends from Red Hood is more suited banter for this site. Like it should be. How about the the one and only 'Johnny Pump'? It sure cooled us off on those hot, hazy days of Summer in the Hook. And someone always had a wrench handy to open it up while the cops usually had a wrench to turn it off. Those were the days. Redhook forver! Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 14:42:32 (CDT) Aaaaaahhhhhhh......at last, some good commentary on this site. I have not posted in a while because of all the crap going on between people. We all have opinions.......and you know what they say about opinions......???? well, just in case you don't, here it is......."Opinions are like a--holes.......we all have them and they all stink"! LOL Anyway, hopefully, we can move on. To Mike Coughlin.........I remember going around on Thanksgiving too.......we used to call it "ragamuffin"....right? We would dress in rag like costumes and go begging.....and we would come home with nuts, fruit and pennies and I guess some candy (the wrapped hard fruit candy with the soft centers.......yuk!)....We never went "Trick or Treating on Halloween...it was a night for flours socks and big chalk drawings on sidewalks and jelly apples from Mikes would be in the window and charlotte russe (I think that is how it is spelled) would be in the bakery windows with pumpkin pies....yum! The Thanksgiving ragamuffin tradition stopped and gave way to the Trick or Treat thing I guess. I always remember a special feeling in the air around Halloween.....sort of spooky, but, I guess it was because it was getting darker earlier and there was a chill in the air.......It was fun growning up with those traditions.....I wish I could go back, but, we know that ain't happening......LOL Anyway, Happy Halloween to one and all. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 11:23:18 (CDT) To Mike and Joe. The "Any thing for Thanksgiving". It was not just a Red Hook Thing. I lived in Bay Ridge and as a kid we too went from house to house. We would freeze in our costumes since it was late in the season.Be back in time for Thanksgiving Dinner. Warmed up by Coal Stove which had orange peels on top to make house smell nice. Apples,oranges,nuts and some candy and a few pennies I would come home with. I stopped about 1949. As for Halloween. Boys were mean hitting us with the sock filled with flour or chalking us up. But good times too .Boys would go around asking for old skate wheels or look for wheels from baby carraiges, get a crate and a piece of wood and make go carts. Kids had great imaginations and created so many street games. How about "MICKYS" thrown in an open fire. In our neighborhood guys and gals played together till we graduated from grammer school.Roller skating, taught boys to Jump Rope and play Jacks.Buck-Buck,Ghost.points on stoop , Marble games etc. Then we graduated to Ice Cream Parlors and then we knew we were growing up.The boys were into sports and didnt want to hang out with us anymore.But what good old days we had. Margaret McCourt <Maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., ny USA - Sunday, October 24, 2004 at 07:24:10 (CDT) hey rocco .i aint gonna play cat and mouse games with you .. okay but in reading all of your articles .you hated or disagreed with everybody. .. you need some anger manangement course .. what would i need the help for looking at your bull.... articles every night . case closed ... good night roc .... johnny perna USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 23:20:16 (CDT) Hey Mark, I understand if I offended anyone i'm sorry I admit I did get a little out of hand on some postings, and may god bless your niece in Iraq. TO johnnyperna you really don't know me so please don't tell me to get some help, maybe your the one that needs the help so lighten up a little. Rocco LasVegas, NV USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 22:52:07 (CDT) Mike, I'm glad that you mentioned the Thanksgiving tradition of going out and asking "anything for Thanksgiving". As a kid in the 1940s I recall doing just that and when I mentioned it years later people would say "you must be talking about Halloween like Trick or Treat or something". Many didn't recall going out on Thanksgiving and asking for something. I just wonder when that stopped happening? Thanks for confirming that it did actually happen even though we usually ended up with apples and oranges. Joe. Red Hook forever. Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, Fl USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 20:01:21 (CDT) This is a great time of year for memories of growing up in Red Hook. The World Series would be over by now and the Dodgers would be waiting to get them Yankees next year. Halloween with Trick or Treat pranks, the old sock rolled up full of flour. It’s a wonder we didn’t knock each other out with those socks. The Election night fires with the hydrants covered with empty trash cans. Then came Thanksgiving Day with a great family Thanksgiving Dinner. Then going to the neighbors asking Anything for Thanksgiving? This had to be a Red Hook thing. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Saturday, October 23, 2004 at 16:45:47 (CDT) to mark the commander and chief of the web site . for what it is worth .you did a youlmanns job in finding out these nicknames . gooood job .. i also apoligize to you for being a little testy on this site . rocco to you no hard feelings . just get yourself a little help .. johnny perna s.i , USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 23:54:14 (CDT) hey ellen . sorry i did not write earlier but i just got on the computer . hope you had a great V.C. . SO you are in point pleasant aint that the beverly hills of new jersey ... you must have rich friends .. haha. if you are dropping by the business tomorrow . try to come before 3pm i close at 3 pm now instead of 4pm for the fall and winter .. see ya monyana kiddo ... johnny .. johnnyperna s.i. , n.y. USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 23:25:26 (CDT) To John Burkard Thank you so much I will look in to it Thanks Eileen Coughlin Eileen Coughlin USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 20:48:46 (CDT) For Eileen Coughlin, about two months ago the Tablet had a photo of the chapel with a group of men standing with Fr Casey who was responsible for the building's construction in the first place. It was meant to reach out to the shipyard workers during the WW2 since they came by the hundreds into Red Hook to the various repair yards located here. This was a place they could attend mass on Sundays and Holy days making it easy for them to fullfil their religious needs and wants. You may be able to obtain a back issue by contacting Mr. Ed Wilkenson the current Editor, who is married to Shiela Murnane a former Red Hook resident, born and raised in the neighborhood, and She also attended Visitation School. Try calling the Tablet, I'm sure you will be successful.... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 17:38:01 (CDT) To everyone on the guestbook -- This has not been a fun experience for me. I set up this guestbook and pretty much leave it alone except for removing the multitude of spam messages placed on it. I do not want to remove anyone's postings, but if this is to remain as a usable location, civility must be maintained. Yes Rocco, I did remove one of your postings and I am sorry I had to do that. BUT I am putting my foot down as I stated before. Please, please keep everything at least civil. Sure I understand everyone has a position, that's what America is all about. As I said earlier, READ your postings again before hitting submit. Email is great, but it is awfully hard to take back something in print. And yes Rooco, you do pre date me. I have only lived here for 16 years. And as far as it goes, I don't care who you are going to vote for as long as you do vote. My niece left for Iraq today so remember, there are a lot more important things going on than this. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 15:07:39 (CDT) This is to John Burkard. Would there be a picture of the chapel In the Tax Pictutes I was able to get a picture of 61- Sullivan Street or if anyone had an old picture That would be nice to see It's part of the history of RED HOOK Thank You Eileen Coughlin Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@Aol.COm> USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 12:38:36 (CDT) hey johnnyperna relax , I am not a redsox fan I'm a mets fan and just a yankee hater, and debock is right while i lived down the hook there were a lot more mets fan then yankee fans. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 10:56:17 (CDT) Ok so there is my name and the state i live in , as far as other postings DeBock/USA Joefox/USA and others they are not identifing thereselvs either and you are not removing them and where do they get off talking about me like that and they are not removed, hey i lived in redhook for 35 years probably before you were ever there mark and all these other people so please dont remove my posts this is my true name and i live in vegas i will not revel my last name or give my email address as others are not either. Rocco Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 10:38:32 (CDT) Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances. ------ That is the first amendment. I am not congress so my rules stand. Biggdawg you are not allowed to post anymore.I would send this to you personally. but you have never identified yourself or left your email address. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 10:15:04 (CDT) HI JOHNNY.. I just got off the plane at six this morningand i went with my girlfriend to her house in POINT PLEASANT. I am gonna stay the day and she will drive me home tomorrow.WE are gonna stop by your place of business first. I WAS showing my friend the great south brooklyn web site . AND i see your name on there . we were laughing like hell . WHO are you so mad at .. MAYBE that dog guy meant the yankee fans who were throwing the bottles on the field were classless not you . i have not heard you get that mad since the guy ordered 3 burgers and 2 dogs and claimed that he left his money home and wanted credit . lol . this guy dog sounds like a jerk anyway . if he is a guy .. the website got weird lately .. CALM DOWN .. WELL I feel great after soaking up rays for 10 days .. AND ready to report to work tuesday.. SEE you tomorrow . how is jen and meg say hello ... ELLEN ........................... ellen bklyn, ny USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 08:52:39 (CDT) while catching up on this site I notice some asking about the gas station on Dwight and Lorraine Streets. The station located in the triangle belonged to Pete Nowack and Son. Later they moved across the street about 1955, long after the Chapel was torn down, to where three business's are now located, a fast food place and not sure about the other two. Pete Nowack employed Mr.Chakowski, Doris Chakowski's husband,who later worked in Baily refrigeration on King Street when the station closed down.The empty lot to the west of the station was owned by Barschow scrap metal and was sold to the Brooklyn Public Library who later constructed our new Red Hook Library. This site was suggested by the Erie Basin Improvement Committee of which I was chairman. We found out five years in advance they wanted a new site to relocate the branch on Clinton Street and they accepted the committee's recommendation. The Son Pete Jr. opened a new Volkswaggen dealership somewhere in Bay Ridge. Doris Chackowski only recently passed away, my condolences to her family..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 22, 2004 at 00:11:05 (CDT) hey little dawg . i got no more comments directed at you . MARK gave us a fantastic web site and before you came on and a few others it was going great ... so it took your red sox almost 100 years to prove someting . W.O.W. YOU WILL PROBABLY BE 200 YEARS OF AGE WHEN THEY MAKE THE THE PLAYOFFS AGAIN SO ENJOY IT .. I STILL THINK YOUR A CHUMP FOR NOT SAYING YOUR NAME . IN FACT CHANGE YOUR NAME TO NUMB SCHULL . .... johnnyperna. statenisland , ny USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 22:26:10 (CDT) Joe Fox although this is not a political website just wanted to tell you that bush did not start the war a bunch of animals started it with the World Trade Center. And you being from Red Hook should know that no true RedHooker takes a punch and runs. Bush did the right thing. Biggdowg you must have the nuts of a small dog because they aint big enough for you to sign your true name like a man. Robert Oftedal <Rbobbyo44@cs.com> Bklyn, N.Y. USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 21:38:49 (CDT) Does anyone remember Irene Hauskey; she was the Brownie Troop Leader and when the VFW used to run trips to Shea Stadium the Red Hook VFW and the Brownie Troop run by Jerry Caramico had a ceremony on the field at Shea and I was selected by the press to present Gil Hodgers with the Manager of the Year Award in 1969 on behalf of the Red Hook Post and the Brownies under Irene. I think Red Hook had more favoritism toward the Mets than the Yankees the Staub, Cleon Jones, Seaver and Buddy Harrelson days. De Bock USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 21:10:11 (CDT) You go Mark!!! I sure do enjoy this site you have no idea just how much I am gratefull to have it! Thank You Again and again! Lucy Fraser /Suarez Fl USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 20:20:23 (CDT) I have asked over and over for just a few simple rules on this guestbook. Now I am enforcing them. If you place a link in a posting, it will be removed (which I did a few minutes ago). If you do not identify yourself, your post will be removed. These are simple requests. This is a community, not your area to rant and rave. Respect the rules. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <mark@southbrooklyn.net> Brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 17:42:35 (CDT) Voter for bush......Your such a brave person for wanting war. Your so brave you don't even have the balls to put a name to your postings! My last post on the draft was for guys like you, no balls or brains just a big mouth and nothing to back it up with ,not even a name!!!! hahahaha.... Joe Fox USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 16:29:54 (CDT) For Bill Sweeney, Sorry for the delay, just returned from a wonderful trip down the east coast by ship, Halifax, NS to Savannah, Ga with some interesting stops in between. Just browsed through the postsd and saw your's addressed to me. My info on Pioneer street shows it originally laid out in 1835 running from Columbia St west to the waters edge. Later it was shortened to make room for the Red Hook Houses (1937-1939). I remember riding in my Fathers old model A Ford when it went through what is now closed off between the present park and playground around 1939 or so. William St was the original name, but changed to Pioneer St. The Pioneer Iron Works was located at 149 William Street, and they were considered a very important firm in Red Hook that employed many local residents. I suppose it was customary to name a street for a large firm in their honor at that time, and the name seems to have stuck. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 14:24:33 (CDT) In my opinion we could easily end the War with Iraq by bringing back the Draft. It's the only real answer to our problem today with the people who want War because they know they're to old to fight it. If they knew that maybe there kids or grand kids would have to participate they would imo quickly change thier tune. An even better way would be to start the Draft at the age of 58 or so and work our way down, than you'll really here a differant song from these middle age war mongers. Remember most of these people who are quick to say "I'm for the war" have never even been in a street fight!!!!!!!! Joe Fox USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 14:17:09 (CDT) Lucy - By the way, my brother Patrick was killed by the Mafia in 1980. He had witnessed a mafia killing and testified. Of course he didn't live much longer after that. Dawn (Penny) Russell <russelld@un.org> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 09:48:30 (CDT) Lucy - I am not sure about the address, but it sounds right. I will check with my mom. Yes, she is still around, unfortunately, my father is not. There were 5 of us. Jimmy, Bobby, Patrick, Stephen and me. That is sooo cool that you remember me. I can't wait to tell my mom. You know how it is when you get older, you think about when you were younger ALL THE TIME. Boy, from the sounds of things I've heard about my childhood, I am lucky to be alive at all. You know, my mom had that leather coat up until I was about 12! Everyone liked that coat. I think she either sold it or gave it away. I am 42 now and working for the United Nations. I am glad you voted for Kerry. I don't know what I will do if Bush wins again!! Dawn (Penny) Russell <russelld@un.org> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 09:43:58 (CDT) DAWN PENNY Oh my goodness I was your babysitter in RED HOOK on Dikeman St or was it VAN DYKE... I adored your Mom her names escapes me for the moment I was 14 then is she still around I remember she had some Cancer problems back then ... She used to have a gorgeious leather coat with fur around the neck and she knew I loved so whenever I was going out she would loan it to me.... I remember there being 5 kids am I right? My cousin Margaret Ann Stockwell was your first babysitter but she moved to Long Island and gave me the job !when you were such a cute little baby!Ohhhhh! I am so glad to see your name I remember the oldest of your siblings (was it John?) I gave him some money to go to candy store and when he got back you were in your high chair I walked out of room for a monet and when I returned you were acting weird and turning blue . I scremed not knowing what to do I opened the windows and screamed my lungs out and relised after seeing John? eating candy I said did you give Dawn anything he replied yes candy it was a jaw breaker those big round balls and I grabbed you from highchair shook you turned you up side down hit your chest and OUT IT FLEW! This stayed with me all my life cause I knew just how close you came to choking to death! Whew! Glad ya made it sweetie! And as to all ytuo fellow people on the site I voted here in Florida there is early voting (no jokes ok!) So my KERRY vote is in they both are very questionable as far as I am concerned but I already know what Bush has & hasent done!!! I just pray whoever we all finnaly select will be the best for us and our BEAUTIFUL Precious country! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 09:08:43 (CDT) My Identity is not important, no one would know who i am any way, IT WAS PRICLESS TO SEE THE YANKEES CHOKE DON'T WORRY MAYBE THEY WILL GET THE BOSOX IN THE NEXT GAME, HAHAHAHA. Biggdawg USA - Thursday, October 21, 2004 at 07:22:06 (CDT) hey big dog . your comments about hateing yankee fans i hope were not pertaining to me . it just so happened that you had these comments in the guestbook right after i had just wrote my niece hopeing the yanks would win ... who are you anyway . do you take hate medication .. you aint got a damm good word on this guestbook going back over a month ... dont hide under that mask little dog .why dont you and DEBOCK REVEALwho you really are .THE WHATS MY LINE GAME IS OVER . WE APOLIGIZE FOR YOU BEING JUMPED ON COFFEY STREET MY TWO GIRLS WHO DID NOT LIKE WHAT THEY SAW WHILE YOU WERE STREAKING ... DONT BLAME RED HOOKERS .. JUST TELL US YOUR REAL NAME .I AM DYING TO KNOW WHO YOU ARE ... johnnyperna. staten island , ny USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 21:19:00 (CDT) Just finished catching up on the Red Hook news. The people who wrote in about election bonfires brought back a vivid memory. It was election night 1932 (wow - really giving away my age now). I have a vivid memory of walking around the corner to Coffey Street, holding my Pop's hand. There was a huge bonfire in the middle of Coffey St., between Conover and Van Brunt. As people added more fuel, they would shout "Hoover's in the fire!!. I still remember the huge blaze, and the fact that my father first took the precaution of removing the wooden gate from our house. People who did not sometimes found that their gate was added to the blaze. It was all in good fun. Many good Red Hook memories. Regards to all. My father Eleanor Creegan <Kerry213@AOL.com> Catskill, NY USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 18:55:25 (CDT) THAT SON OF A GUN, ROBERT RAMSAY. hE WAS TOO FAST FOR US PLAYING TWO-HAND TOUCH. aND HIS BROTHER ALSO HAD SPEED TO BURN. Eddie Sims was the toughest runner I ever tackled. Human Steel. JOE ROSS <RH1941JR@FASTMAIL.FM> NY, NY USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 14:17:18 (CDT) My father grew up in Red Hook. His name was Herman Penny. His brothers were Joseph, Charlie and there were two more, one who died while I was very young and another who moved away while I was very young. I think thier names are Tommy and Walter. Does anyone remember them. I know my father was born in 1930. Just wanted to know a little bit about his childhood. Dawn (Penny) Russell <russelld@un.org> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 13:59:48 (CDT) Seeking SRO's for my clients who are intelligent, stabilized individuals with employment in Brooklyn or Manhattan. Thanks. Ed Goldberg, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor <edgoldbergnewyork@yahoo.com> NYC, NY USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 13:58:00 (CDT) de bock>>>>>>You seem to have no difficulty admitting your weaknesses, fears and uncertainties but your emotions are disproportionate to the situation imo. Starting a war with Iraq was unnecessary and has done nothing but cost lives and money. The war has also made us lots of new enemies to deal with for many years to come. George Bush should be FIRED on Nov 2 for that reason alone. Don't vote to re-elect Bush because he stuck us with a war no one wanted. I understand that many of you may be affaid of the unknown but lets start putting this thing behind by voting for John Kerry on election day. Joe Fox USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 12:28:53 (CDT) I would like to say thank you to Father Neil and the committee for a wonderful 150th Anniversary celebration of Visitation Church. Even though I live in Virginia now, my heart will always be with Red Hook and Visitation. That is the place where my values were formed. It was all about family, friends, church and school. Before the Mass, I had the opportunity to drive around Red Hook. Down Dikeman Street (I grew up at 73, but my house is gone), tears filled my eyes as I looked at the empty space that was my home and my past. They were tears for my parents who are gone now, but also happy tears to be back there again. Being at the Mass was such a happy celebration for all of us. We all stopped at the VFW Post on Van Brunt Street where we found Robert Ramsey tending bar - it was like we stepped back in time. The dinner in Douglaston, Queens, was great! The dining room was decorated with beautiful white lights in green trees, the food and drinks were great, and the dancing to the dj's music was so much fun. The best part about the whole day was that I got to be with my lifelong, best friends from Red Hook. Thank you, again, Father Neil, and the Visitation committee for a day we will never forget. Happy 150th Anniversary to Visitation Church! Kathy Murray Olson <kathy@kathyolson.com> Ashburn, VA USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 10:30:14 (CDT) Did anyone read my previous post about the article in the nytimes magazine about kerry, all that other stuff is irrelevant, the biggset worry is terrorism, and this guy could care less about the saftey of the us, I understand bush went into this iraq war for all the wrong reasons, but he is a man not to be pushed around, that is why I'm voting for George W. Bush, and I do understand this is a web site for reliving momories of redhook , but i really had none to discuss, and whatever happened to freedom of speech, and by the way lets go REDSOX, I hate the yankees and there classless fans. Biggdawg USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 07:56:51 (CDT) hey kimmy . how are you kiddo. i am okay just takeing one day at a time. talking about time .i hope those yankees can finally win tonite so that everyone can catch up on their ZZZZzzzz. these games are ending pretty late ..take care kim say hi to frank , frank, and sam .uncle J ..... johnnyperna s.i. n.y., n.y. USA - Wednesday, October 20, 2004 at 06:38:07 (CDT) I have to get my 2 cents in. Has everyobe forgotten the George W Bush was too busy drinking and drugging to serve out hks reserve time and that tough talking Rumsfeld got MULTIPLE deferrents as did Chaney and lots of Bush's other henchmen! This super conservative bunch is just power hungry and we are at war for one and only one reason: To satisfy Bush's lust for power and help big business. When Bush comp,etely sells put Social Security as he has done to the average worker with his out-sourcing of jobs to everywhere, just remember I TOLD YOU SO> VOTE KERRY. SAVE AMERICA! GOD BLESS AMERICA! Frank Caruso <frankytc40@worldnet.att.net> West Hempstead, NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 23:33:51 (CDT) Come on Tony with the election so close, you must expect people to discuss politics and give there opinion. We can mix it up a little, why not? you can't expect it to always be reminiscing. Come on to the real world a little bit, nothing wrong with that. We Red Hookers have a mind you know , not all drugs and alcohol. lol lol lol just joking!! Mr. Rep or Dem Joe B,klyn, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 22:56:45 (CDT) SUGGEST AGAIN, THAT THIS SITE BE USED FOR MEMORIES AND FRIENDS FROM THE OLD RED HOOK AREA AND "STOP" WITH THE POLITICAL OVERTURES WHICH ADDS NOTHING TO THIS FINE SITE, BUT INSTEAD, CREATES INDIFFERENCE. TONY MONICO NAPLES, FL USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 22:03:39 (CDT) Harriet, I am so pleased that you enjoyed the Visitation anniversary dinner/dance. If you want, you could go to the visitation web site and write Fr. Neil. I am also going to copy and paste your posting. I was on the committee that planned many events throughout the year. Thanks for the nice comments .... Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 21:45:13 (CDT) DE Bock Yes I am Jeanneane Pappalardo. I graduated Visitation in 73 and St. Joseph's in 77. I hate to give my age away. What year did you graduate St. Joe's. Where are you from? Jeanneane <jean5565@aol.com> Yorba Linda , CA USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 20:27:56 (CDT) Unemployment never killed anyone; look back to our ancestors who took the minimum wage jobs to survive. Where many lived in a one floor apartment a family of seven; but Terrorism kills and a change in government now will kill more unless we get the strategic goals underway and ensure that the message we send to our enemies is strong, decisive and unwavering. We are Americans, we are Red Hookers, we are survivors who can overcome those issues Kerry thrives to sell as the key to what government needs to do for the people. Remember, it is not what can out country do for me; it is what can we do for our country. That is the message that is so terribly forgotten by so many Americans today. The country's role is to protect; defend our freedoms; ensure that we make the global economy strong so that the future generation will be able to sell American abroad. Red Hook as a community knows first hand that it was not about living on welfare; it was about hard work and perserverance to either get out or sustain a good life for their families. De Bock USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 19:55:04 (CDT) OOPS I spelled My Name wrong it's Harriet Harkins Harriet Harkins <fluffey@aol.com> Brooklyn , NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 19:54:54 (CDT) Hi all you old Red Hookers I just wanted to tell everyone about the Visitation 150th Anniversary Mass and Dinner Sunday. It was great I have so many memories of that old Church. I went with my good Friend Maryann, her Mother Alice Clahane and her Aunt Mary, after the Mass we looked around the church they had old graduation pictures, communion and confirmation pictures I recognized a lot of the people in the pictures. Maryann and I graduated in 1957. The Dinner was in Douglaston and it was very nice to see people I havn't seen in years. We had a great time we Ate, Danced, talked and looked at pictures all night what a great time going down memory lane. Harriet Harking <fluffey@aol.com> Brooklyn , NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 19:52:27 (CDT) You said everything just right. I couldn't have said it better. What is Kerry thinking when he opens his mouth? He is not worried about the terrorists? Hello!!!!! They would just LOVE to have someone like that running our country putting the guards down. Can't his wife give him a job at the ketchup factory, maybe shop steward? Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 19:04:13 (CDT) No one wants a war or dead soldiers. We should think of every soldier in harms way as one of our family. They are fighting the terrorists in Iraq for us. There is no shutting off this war or turning back. If we withdraw from Iraq the war will continue even more so here in the USA and around the world because we are fighting back an enemy who hates us for perverted religious reasons and is willing to die to kill some of us. No one wants a war but the coarse that President Bush set out to follow can actually bring world peace in the far future if we stay the coarse and the Iraqi people establish a democracy. No democratic government will most likely be our enemy and a democratic Iraq can help turn the rest of the area toward democracy or anti-terrorist. They believe that George Bush means what he says and does what he says. This is critical. John Kerry does not have that reputation. If Kerry is elected the enemy may in fact take it, as a sign of a weak will on the part of the American people to stay the coarse. This could empower the terrorist to fight even harder. This will make it more difficult on the troops - not help them. Even Kerry says (on most days) that he will stay in Iraq. Terrorism not gas prices or taxes to me is the top issue. Terrorist will try to kill my baby grandson not employment statistics. Please vote the right way. My name is not important. Who agrees whit what I say? A worried citizen USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 18:55:26 (CDT) The gas station on the other side that you mentioned, wasn't that Papaladdos(spelling is off I know. The other one was like an Island in the middle of the street. Well today there is a barbershop a chicken shop and a grocery store. Not everybody knows that there once were two gas stations there. The Island is still there and it is fenced in with flowers and grass. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 17:19:20 (CDT) In my opinion if you want 4 more years of high gas prices, dead soldiers and billions in tax $$ wasted on a unwanted war vote for george w bush. Joe Fox USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 16:09:34 (CDT) Thanks to all The name of the Chapel SThttp://visitationredhook.org/history/index3.cfm.Mary's Workman's Chapel Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 11:05:36 (CDT) I don't think NJ gas prices will be effecting whom New Jerseyans vote for in this election. I live in NJ and people are still driving huge SUVs like the Escalade and Expedition so I don't think gas prices matter much. I will be voting for Dubya on Nov. 2 b/c of many issues I feel are important to my family and the country. For my uncle John - How are you? Say hi to the girls for me. Kimberly Ustick-Soldo <peridotbabe@Optonline.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 08:58:11 (CDT) Hey Joe,compared to NY and just about any other state gas is still the cheapest in NJ, as for myself i will not pay $2.00 plus a gallon, I always fillup when im in NJ , Vote for George W. Bush, Kerry will not get the job done on any front as president especially terrorisim. Biggdawg USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 08:02:46 (CDT) Eileen check on the web Visitation Parish Red Hook page 3 for info. on the Chapel Mickey USA - Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at 07:51:20 (CDT) The Chapel. I didn’t write the post about the chapel. I read in the Visitation history that Father Casey had it built during WW2. I remember in 1947 driving in a funeral procession of my uncle passing a small, shingled roof wood chapel. I believe it was at Dwight and Lorraine St., south side, where a service station was later located. I was maybe 8 years old. It was called Bob’s service Station. There was also a service station located across the street. Can anyone confirm? Ken Brown SI, NY USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 21:16:31 (CDT) To all you guys and girls now living in New Jersey>>>>> Please remenber how much you're shelling out for gasoline before you give away your state to george bush on Nov.2!!!!!!!!! Vote for John Kerry for President on Election Day 2004!!!!!!! Joe Fox USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 20:15:10 (CDT) Hi Lilly sorry I'm not that Louise. I graduated June 1956. I was just reading my Graduation Exercise program and you didn't leave the same year that I did. I know we were the last group to leave in the 8th grade the school started graduations from 6th grade. Were you before me? O'Conner? Where did you live in the projects? I knew a guy named Billy O'Conner, any relation? He lived in 11 Bush St. The names you mentioned are not familiar to me. Sorry. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 19:52:45 (CDT) I was reading the Guestbook and I noticed a Louise (Sassylu)had a message on the page that included that she went to PS 27 and I was wondering if you went to PS 27, in a Mr. Pennisi's class with me. Her name was Louise Linares. Sandra Cassano and Charlotte Amato, Billy Morales and Anthony Palestino were some of the other names I remember. My last name was O'Connor then. If so, would like to hear from you on any of our classmates. Lilly Lilly Courtney MS USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 18:59:55 (CDT) At One Time on this Site someone wrote about a little Chapel near the Shipeyeard doing World War 2 Where the man could go to Mass. Could you please post it again Thank You So Much Eileen Coughlin Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Monday, October 18, 2004 at 11:28:01 (CDT) Hi! People and fellow Red Hookers! We all have two common denomanators we are human & we LOVE RED HOOK!!! Bless you all ... Lucy Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Saturday, October 16, 2004 at 10:17:43 (CDT) I FORGOT TO ADD . WHAT ever happened to this website . i have not been on in almost 2 months and there seems to be so much hatred and bitterness going on. MAYBE INSTEAD of a reunion we should get in touch with VINCE MC MAHON AND SEE IF HE CAN ARRANGESOME MATCHESFOR THESE PEOPLE WHO HAVE THIS HATRED IN THEM .BUT seriously why dont everyone consider comeing . ALLTHOUGH it is very early why dont people call me to touch base . my number is 1917 566 1081. or if you prefer not to call and you are a computer person maybe you can e mail my friend johnny perna and ask him to let me know that you are interested in attended . I visit john at his food business at least 3 times a week so he will fill me in . THANK YOU . AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE BITTER . THERE IS AN OLD SONG .... ALL WE ARE SAYING IS GIVE PEACE A CHANCE .. ANTHONY CHECHILO STATENISLAND, USA - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 22:32:03 (CDT) hi everybody . IT was so nice to see so many friends at the barbecue in the post on nine eleven . there is nothing like memories of red hook. THE reunion that we had at the post in june went so great that we are thinking of anotherat the post in possibly early to mid april . AND instead of having near 30 people attend maybe we can have 75 attend . that is why i am announcingit now so that many people can have enough time to get ready for it . anthonychechilo statenisland, ny USA - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 22:12:12 (CDT) FEELINGS ARE NOT FACTS My father,(Irish + german), pointed out to me that his Waterfront work group, on the docks, was strictly for his type. He meant that Italians were excluded from his part of the ship. Thank god he was able to eat at Tony`s Pizza. Their is NOTHING today to compare to the memory of the aroma's, and taste of Tony's. After playing at Coffee Park, if we had the money, the next stop was always: DEFONTE'S. Mangia! Ham, Provelone, and Peppers on a full Hero. Later on, with a little courage, Eggplant & Peppers. OH, MAMMA! As a teenager, my father took me to President St. And ordered this monster apple turnover. One bite, and my mouth was in heaven. A CALZONE(with a slice of ham). It was then that I knew I had to marry an Italian. God found a wonderful Sicilian girl for me. That really was an Italian!! Anita and I are still going strong, after 36 years. ARREVERDACCI joe ross <rh1941jr@fastmail.fm> whitestone, ny USA - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 13:41:49 (CDT) I realize that not every experience growing up in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn was good. For most us the memories of the people who lived there were good. They were good hard working people trying their best to raise their families. Most of us have moved on to other parts of the country but the memory of our childhood neighborhood remains good. If you have had a bad experience down in Red Hook chalk it up a learning experience. I am glad that I grew up in Red Hook Point. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Friday, October 15, 2004 at 12:38:08 (CDT) Jeanneane, are you J. Pappalardo? What year did you graduate St. Joseph's, I went to St. Joe's too. De Bock USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 22:43:40 (CDT) I have enjoyed reading the posting on this site. The streets, the names the places bring back SO many memories of my childhood in Red Hook. I went to Visitation and St. Joseph's for High School. South Brooklyn has so much to offer. Jeanneane <jean5565@aol.com> Yorba Linda, CA USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 20:12:29 (CDT) (Red Hook-WABC, October 14, 2004) — A newborn baby is in stable condition after being abandoned on the floor of a Brooklyn housing project. A 12-year-old girl found the boy near a window close to the roof of the Red Hook houses yesterday. The baby was left without even a blanket. Neighbors say his feet were blue and part of his umbilical cord was still hanging from his stomach. The baby is now recovering in stable condition at Long Island College Hospital. Anyone with information is asked to call police. Biggdawg USA - Thursday, October 14, 2004 at 08:25:56 (CDT) my mom and her family were raised on luquer street. if anyone remembers my grandfather antonio mendez id love to hear stories he passed b4 my first birthday and all i know are vague tid bits here and there. his wife was esther and my mom is andrea, annette and marthas sister if that helps to identify him. thanx nicole <nikncarlo@aol.com> lantana, fl USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 23:23:18 (CDT) I was born on "Luqueer" Street in 1930. I don't know who changed the spelling. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 15:41:41 (CDT) After hearing this I think the choice is clear bush for president, were all doomed if kerry is elected. During long interviews on the subject with The New York Times Magazine, Kerry seemed to play down terrorism. He even made the shocking claim that 9/11 "didn't change me much at all." That's one dumb thought a wanna-be commander-in-chief ought to keep to himself. The article is a devastating portrait of the candidate as an empty suit. In it, Kerry doesn't have much to say about terrorism, nor does he seem even to think much about it. BiggDawg USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 09:56:43 (CDT) For John Burkhard: Just read an interestung fact about Luquer/Luqueer street.When street was originally spelled with 2 E's. Also old street maps showing the two differant spellings. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., NY USA - Wednesday, October 13, 2004 at 08:13:15 (CDT) I want to thank Mark Phillips for allowing me to post throughout the year all the events that have occured at Visitation. People actually heard about some of the events from this site. You work hard at maintaining this site. Mark, I for one commend you. Don't let a few knuckle heads upset you. My mom always told me there is Good and Bad in everyone... I've learned to try to see the Good. I also learned to pick my battles... Thanks Mark.... Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 21:50:39 (CDT) Lori, I appreciate the information. The reason I am looking for names of the original parishioners is that my Great-grand parents were members of Visitation in 1861. Funny thing about Ewan Street. One of my mother's brothers thought that his family had been from Williamsburg as there is a Ewen Street there. He did not know that Verona was originally Ewen. Thank you. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 21:00:52 (CDT) To all the Red Hookers and others who misinterpreted my comments; I apologize. Anything that I wrote on this site is based on fact; the only NATIVE Red Hooker photographed in BusinessWeek in the plight against Waste Transfer. Article posted came from me relative to the martime shipping in the early 1900s and the comments. Additionally, ideas that are now incorporated into this site were presented in a prototype format created by me and demonstrated at a Brooklyn Waterfront Community meeting. The concept was to bring together information about what is happening along the Waterfront from Coney Island down to Brooklyn Heights. So to all of you who think I am posting criticism or looking for notoriety. I am not. I am just one of the few native Red Hookers that took an interest in changes that would be positive to the neighborhood, e.g., Red Hook Community Justice Center and training for the children. By the way, the Meth Clinic never disturbed us and no one participating in the program ever posed any harm to us. And about the snobs on Coffey Street; never knew anyone to have that attribute in all of Red Hook. Additionally, our family establishment survived the times from the days of Maritime Shipping through the 60s. It survived because of the spirit with which my family treated it's patrons and now has been past to the next generation who is attracting the New Red Hook Community down on Conover Street and I'm certain our family roots that were born and raised in those houses over 100 years ago will bring spirit to the houses for at least another 100 years to come. Because we will never sell or let those houses go to the large conglomerates moving in. De Bock USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 20:34:51 (CDT) Mark, your new rules make sense. I got upset by some of the attacks DeBock made in the name of George W, but if I have something to say, I'm a former red-hooker and I'll put my name out there. Everyone should. And as I am often heard to say, in a few weeks ths whole thing will be settled in the voting booths! Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Long Island, NY USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 19:32:56 (CDT) This is for Mr. Sweeney.Go to http://visitationredhook.org And click on History and there is a great write up about it all. This sunday is our dinner dance... we have been celebrating all year long the 150th anniversay of the Parish. By the way I am John's daughter. I have been working with the committee all year. Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 19:26:28 (CDT) Hi everybody. I came from the projects and didn't really have the pleasure of knowing too many people from the Point but when I did venture down here I really didn't find any snobs, I felt right at home. Our first apartment was on Conover St 146 to be exact. Skinny Andy lived there the Silvetti family and the Huchinsons. We moved into the Sousas apartment and I think the Dad put a bathtub in the kitchen. We were the only ones with a tub. Wow imagine that? Red Hook was so warm and family closeness was there. Like I posted once before we all have memories to hold on to, the new people who are moving in have no memories of the neighborhood only what they hear or read BUT it is not the same. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 18:57:15 (CDT) I need a proofreader. Of course that should have read Hook, not Hooh. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 16:41:20 (CDT) For John Burkhard. John, as you are the recognized historian for the Hooh, I have a question. We know that Pioneer Street is near Visitation Church, and I am wondering if the street received its name because it was dedicated to the people who were instrumental in the founding of the parish. If so, what were the names of the founding families? Best wishes. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 16:40:01 (CDT) Its BiggDawg , not Bigdawg and its the pier end of coffey street im refering to. BiggDawg <www.biggdawg@aol.com> USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 12:55:42 (CDT) BigDawg, I lived on Coffey St and I don't remember any snobs there. Which END had the snobs one end was junkyards and the other end a pier. By the way it is Coffey not Coffee St. Kevin Cox <johnking83@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 12:40:17 (CDT) Big Dawg.... Many of us had parents or step parents who forced us to leave , the homes we LOVED! Thats my story and I am stickin to it! About Coffe St. Which end of it do you speak , where there were SNOBS? The way I remember it there were not tooo many SNOBS in the HOOK! We pretty much had had the same status "poor"...But nice! Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 09:43:37 (CDT) If all you people loved redhook so much , why did everyone move away, in my opinion the best block in red hook was down the end of coffee street, but the only problem is that the people down there were a bunch of snobs. Biggdawg <www.biggdawg@aol.com> USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 07:47:55 (CDT) Attn Joe; Im very sorry and apoligize. Yes you did write defenders of this country. You didnt slight anyone. I just read posting too fast. You said it all. Thank You too to write and ask us to Remember all that help take care of us and to Bless America. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., NY USA - Tuesday, October 12, 2004 at 06:07:36 (CDT) does anyone out there remember me from red hook..I live in the hook from 1930 thru 1955 and went to school at visitation... email me anytime walter fahie <fahief@aol.com> edgewater, nj USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 20:46:07 (CDT) Att: Maggie..if you read it again I wrote God Bless Americas Defenders!I believed that statement covered all that Protect and Serve.Did not mean to slight anyone or any agency..Joe Joe <Amvet@usa.com> RedHook,Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 19:37:08 (CDT) Soooooooo Big Dog If you dont like Red Hook and South Brooklyn, what your bored so you are trying to break balls as we useta say in the Hook!?! Where I come from ya got nuttin nice ta say ya dont say nuttin ! Then again that is just good manners and immagine I grew up in RED HOOK! Wow! A Proud gal that grew up in the HOOK! Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 18:27:46 (CDT) Happy now there is my name and my email address Biggdawg <www.biggdawg@aol.com> USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 10:12:05 (CDT) OK. I have politely asked you to stop. Now, I am putting my foot down. I really don't mind having discussion on this guestbook, but to make comments without identifying yourself is now forbidden. BigDawg, I asked politely now I want you to stop. My best friend got mugged at gunpoint across the street from the United Nations. Another friend got mugged at gunpoint by the Key Food in Park Slope. Does that make everywhere a "hellhole"? Crime is crime. So now, for the first time, I am imposing rules on the site. If you do not put your name and email address, your postings will be removed. MARK-South Brooklyn Network Brooklyn, ny USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 09:46:59 (CDT) oh yes i have found memories of redhook my foundest memory is when i was mugged at gunpoint at the corner of van brunt and coffey street, so dont give me all that crap about how safe red hook is or was. thank god i moved out of that hell hole before i had a family Biggdawg USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 07:50:23 (CDT) Joe: Dont forget our men and women who work for Homeland Securities. People forget about the differant agencies within Homeland who are working to keep us safe. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., NY USA - Monday, October 11, 2004 at 07:14:19 (CDT) "Support Our Troops, Remember Our Veterans! God Bless NYPD,FDNY,EMS. Remember 9/11/01,Never Forget Or Forgive! God Bless America And Her Defenders,Always Joe <amvet@usa.com> Red Hook Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 22:24:49 (CDT) for all we know big bird or big dawg you could be the head of the meth clinic and it is unfair to say you wouldnt want your children to grow up there. its a prejudice like your thinking that tries to bring the neighborhood down when all you are doing is reinforcing us that know better that red hook is doing just fine without people like you Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, Fl USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 16:37:59 (CDT) I am shocked by the criticism of Debock on this site. She has in my opinion contributed immensely to SBN and south brooklyn itself. Her diverse knowledge of Red Hook past and present is remarkable. This is an extraordinary person and should be treated with respect. How many of you critics have ever stop by a firehouse to say thank you or contributed a penny to the victims of 911. I personally like to thank De bock for her thoughtfulness and kindness. PS De bock could you please post a link for that 1999 article about the waterfront. Thanks! Ricky Red Hook, USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 15:13:19 (CDT) I've come across agitator's like De Bock and BiggDawg on other boards in the past. Usually they don't identify themselves and at times are one of the same person. It appears that their aim is to stir up disturbances since they have no life and want attention. The best results for this kind of banter is to just ignore them and they usually crawl back into their holes. Redhook forever. Joe & Liz. Joe Buonocore <1823 Dublin Road> Deltona, FL USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 11:13:51 (CDT) I posted something for you Bigdawg. What is your problem with us talking about Red Hook? Everyone is welcome here even you. Dumpy? Come on, didn't you have memories growing up and old friends you would love to be in touch with? The meth.clinic? There was talk about getting rid of it. I raised 3 kids here and in the Red Hook Projects and loved it then and each one of my kids have good memories and good friends came out of here. Red Hook!!!! I went to PS27 myself, the neighborhood has gone thru some changes....some good some bad and it is on the good path again. I wouldn't change a thing about my childhood, it was family. Read the archives and you will see for your self how happy we were. Where did you grow up, do you have memories you would like to share with us? You wouldn't be a bit jealous would you? Some good people have come from here. Thank you Mark for giving us the chance to reconnect with so many of our old friends and yes our new friends too!!! Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 07:17:29 (CDT) Yes the clinic is still here but I don't think it will be here much longer. For a time there was talk about getting rid of it. Red Hook is a great place to raise kids, I raised 3 here with no problem just like so many of us did. What do you have against Red Hook? You Bigdawg seem to have a problem with people having some good memories and it so happens to be us from Red Hook. Where did you grow up? Maybe you have some good times you would like to share with us. Did you ever read all the posts here? So many memories, some good some bad so many happy and a few sad but we wouldn't change it for anything. Thank you Mark for letting us put our thoughts here and giving us a chance to reconnect with old and new friends. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 06:28:57 (CDT) who says this is a web site to only talk about redhook, this is a web site for all of south brooklyn, not just dumpy red hook, hey they still have the methadone clinic on vandke street , yea what a great area, i would not want my children to grow up there BiggDawg USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 23:43:58 (CDT) Blah,Blah,blah Nicole get a life BiggDawg USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 23:37:26 (CDT) Its sad how boring and how rude the people leaving messages here have become.someone let me know when they are ready to get back to discussing our neighborhood and use this site as a postitive way of getting together to try and better the wrongs in our surroundings Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, Fl USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 23:31:18 (CDT) Hey Curious you stole my thunder, I was spposed to let the cat out of the bag about kruger, how dare you BiggDawg USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 23:29:26 (CDT) Hi everyone, I am going to make a request that you all start identifying yourselves. It is way too weird to act like you are hiding behind screen names. SPAMMERS use fake names and attack this message board all the time. Politics and religion have always, always torn apart families, friendships and communities. I see that happening here. As a former photojournalist and still a media professional, I will not interfere with anyone's first amendment rights. BUT as the president of the company that runs this site, I am asking everyone to be cordial and think about what you write in your postings. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 22:01:39 (CDT) Frustrated Reader, your absolutly right about being sure and if I'm wrong then I do apoligize. If you read her post 10/7/04 where she mentions Business Week 1999 Joan Olec, then go to that site & look up the article. (She takes credit for this article.) Then tell me what you think. DeBock I don't know you & you don't know me, this was a great site before you came along, everyone was friendly. Why did you have to ruin it? What is your mission? You seem to bring out the worse in all of us. Is this what you want? To all Red Hookers I've enjoyed your site & you are a great bunch of people, keep those memories. Take care & Goodbye Curious USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 20:25:19 (CDT) All this gets out of hand if it is allowed, so come on guys who cares what DeBock is...male or female does it really matter? Life is tooooooooooooo short to worry about ones gender, he or she knows who or what they are...can't we all just get along? I don't care, I'm a Red Hookian, like that? Or a Red Hooker. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 16:41:24 (CDT) #1 To "Curious" please make sure you know 100% what you are saying before you name anyone. That is not right. #2 People "Just let it go ...." Move on already please. I have been reading this banter for too long. Life is just too short. This is starting not to be fun I don't want to play anymore. Frustrated Reader Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 15:40:15 (CDT) Carol Kruger DeBock are you on a mission. Give it a break. Curious USA - Saturday, October 09, 2004 at 09:10:39 (CDT) To Ken Brown, although his popularity in death far surpassed his in life; he left us with a hope and possibility of peace and the opposite resulted when he died on that Good Friday 4/14/1865. Although, the Civil War resulted in so many lost lives, this country gained a sense of what freedom means; it is not selective; although it took almost a Century to realize the words that are written on his tombstone .... "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain--that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom--and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth. Abe did pave the way for America to slowly progress toward equality. De Bock USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 23:14:44 (CDT) wanted to say thank you to madeline for sending me those two booklets in the mail. I just finished reading them and didnt even know my grandfather and mother were mentioned in there. It seems also to med this site has become an all out fighting forum. Name calling is for 5 year olds so some people should grow up. no wonder you only see the same five people making comments in here now. who cares if debock is an alien..everyone has a right to descretion about whom they are. Also its no surprise to hear the motel they opened might be corrupted..was there ever any doubt? you got these little kids running around doing god knows what and thats going to be a perfect place for them to do whatever outside their parents home. As for terrorists staying there you never know so its not fair to assume even if you see someone foreign there. Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, fl USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 22:56:05 (CDT) Not only does De Bock remember the election day fires; but the Drehers lived in a loft building I think on Wolcott Street and used to have the most festive Halloween parties with hay as though we lived in Up State NY on a farm. Im sure most of the site don't remember this; as I believe most are much older; however, I think they should all remember the loft building that the Drehers lived in and Mrs. Dreher hosted the parties for all the kids in the neighborhood on either Wolcott or Dikeman near the Laughins. De Bock USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 22:22:09 (CDT) For Ken Brown. Ken, an interesting fact about the Civil War not many people know about. There were more casualties both killed and wounded as a result of the Civil War than all the other wars the United States ever fought. This includes From the Revolutionary war right on up to todays war in Iraq. Somewhere in the vicinity of 650,000 deaths. Seems like we never learn do we? John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 21:42:59 (CDT) John Burkard, I accept your factors on the origins of the election night bon-fires. They seem plausible. Especially considering that old Abe Lincoln might not have been as popular in life with the immigrant population of Red Hook as after his death. With the knowledge of history do we now know how right he was to take the stand he did even considering the hundreds of thousands of causalities sustained by both sides during the civil war. Thanks so much for the interesting information. Ken Brown SI, NY USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 21:07:20 (CDT) With all due respect to De Bock, shoestring, shoelace, shoehorn etc. Perhaps we can get away from politics and back to memory lane down Red Hook. As a youngster I recall watching an Election Day fire from my window at 172 Van Brunt St. and there was a dummy hanging over the flames. It lit up the neighborhood and you could feel the heat from the flames. Also when my mom (Marion nee Pullis) was a teenager she used to go swimming down the docks with her friends including Marie Kenneke whose mom Mrs. Maloney was a janitor at P.S. 30 (remember?) I want to know if anyone recalls two of my mom's friends whose names were Johanna Murphy and Maida Racke (not sure of correct spelling of Racke)? I would appreciate any info you could help me with. Good wishes to all Red Hookers. Joe & Liz Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 19:15:32 (CDT) My recollection of Bucko Lane was he came from the creek or Carrol Gardens area as it is now known, I believe around Garnet street. He wrote many interesting items and they were published in the Brooklyn Section of the old Journal Amercian Newspaper which met it's demise around the 1950,s, A Bob Neufeld was the Editor of the section, and he gave carte blanch to people who wrote from South Brooklyn, he surely had strong roots in the area. It was much better coverage of Brooklyn than the papers available today, especially the Daily News, whose editors wouldn't know the Belt Parkway from the Harlem River Drive. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 15:41:31 (CDT) More on bon-fires, the practice of lighting fires to keep warm while outside during the cold weather cannot be pinpointed. Probably goes back to the beginning of the cave man era(LOL) The fires we know about were contained in wooden barrels (usually oak) since metal was not used at the time, for containers. The weather was also much more severe especially around November and election time. The polling places had many groups hanging around to encourage or discourage the voters(depending on your party) entering, and they would ignite fires to keep warm. Historic writings tell us The bon fire habit probably began in New York City or Washington DC and other major cities,around the 1860's when enemies of Abraham Lincoln dis-satisfied with the outcome, and his re-election to a second term kicked over the barrels and broke them up adding them to the already growing flames and creating the huge infernos. The idea caught on, and soon everyone got into the act of spontaneous vandalisim causing what we old timers remember as those election day fires which many of us including myself looked forward to, and participated in, each November.However needless to say when I was young it did not matter who won or lost, or even who was the candidate, what really counted was those enormous bon-fires... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 15:27:22 (CDT) Is Carol Kruger & DeBock the same person. Curious USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 14:21:20 (CDT) To Jimmy McCourt, I remember years ago reading the OLD TIMERS column, in the fourties or fifties, I believe it was in the Daily News. I was wondereing if Bucko Lane was Eleanor Lane's father, I know his nickname was Bucko. At one time I remember reading about the author's recollection, of his youth ( in the 1920"s), writing about the two most beautiful women in Red Hook, and one of them was my aunt, Vivian Kelly. They came from Luqueer Street, Third St, Smith St, that area. Everyone read that column, because it was nostalgic. Geraldine ( Kelly) OConnell <Gero34@aol.com> Howell, NJ USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 12:15:40 (CDT) For Ken Brown, My apologies for spelling your name incorrectly previous post..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 12:08:50 (CDT) For Ken Browne, some of the biggest election bon-fires I recall was when I lived 113 Bush street (pre-housing days)across the street from what was know as Hoover city. I was too young to recall Hoover city, and probably the fires seemed so large was because I was so small, But to me they were huge, and preparations went on for days by neighborhood gangs gathering the fuel to feed these mammoth pyres.I also remember some scary moments when they got out of control and posed a danger to nearby structures. I even seen someone put rubber balls in the hydrant so they would stop up the firemans hoses when they tried to extinquish the blaze. Fun? maybe, Fortunatly nothing catastrophic happened. As I'm sure some merry makers would have been regretful. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 12:04:56 (CDT) Ken you are right, everyone has the right to free speech, but if you play with fire, you get burned! I have sat by mostly, but the politcal digs this person throws out beg for response and I do understand. One consolation: A few more weeks and WE get to speak. I do remember the bonfires. When I was a kid we had hugh fires and "celebrated" Dewey's win! Funny stuff and great memories of the fires on Woodhull Street near the uncompleted "ditch" that we sed to play in and roast spuds. Anyone remember that? Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Long Island, NY USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 10:40:38 (CDT) QUESTION: Years ago "BUCKO LANE had a column with stories of Red Hook. What nespaper? News or Eagle? Jimmy McCourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., NY USA - Friday, October 08, 2004 at 07:53:59 (CDT) Sorry I mispelled your name John. Mark Valenti. Are you related to Tony Valenti who has a son Anthony and a daughter who's name I do not remember? Ken Brown SI, NY USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 21:49:28 (CDT) Fellow Red Hookers. It is personally painful to read the vicious name calling directed at Ms. DeBock. You may disagree with her but she is certainly intelligent and as a fellow American worthy of respect. Election Day is coming. Who remembers the huge Election Day fires in the intersection of a street? My father told me that in the 1920’s they even put life boats on the fire and cracked the window glass in nearby houses. I thought everyone in the city had such fires but it seems that they were limited to south Brooklyn-Park Slope as I remember. Maybe John Burkhart can shed some LIGHT on this topic. Ken Brown SI, NY USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 21:45:39 (CDT) First of all to those who oppose my views, frankly, are the same one who advocate free speech yet have no clue how to walk the talk. Advocate treating all as equal; yet have no understanding of the meaning of diversity and who shun upon the poor and homeless as they do me. Additionally, The Motor Lodge and the incident with Visitation Church is a fact. Additionally, not only did I fight the cause to not have the Motor Lodge open; I fought the cause when no-one was there to rid Red Hook of the Waste Transfer Station that would have been sitting directly in front of the statue. So to you Ted Jackson, Fox, Jay and all others that have their own opinions why don't you go elsewhere and voice them because what have you done for Red Hook lately. See Business Week 1999..... Joan Olec. The entire article was an extract from me two pages that one the fight in getting rid of a garbage dump where the new luxury apts., high tech offices and Fairway will reside. Thank you and good bye. To my old neighbors who once lived in Red Hook, when my site is completed with memories of yesterday gone by....Red Hook only I will pass the link along and no intent to compete with SBN only to show the real memories of what Red Hook was ---It was the people who made it. Not a Trend of the Month. De Bock USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 19:05:54 (CDT) Hey DeBock, your secret is safe with me , Freddy Biggdawg USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 12:56:18 (CDT) Recently Debock has been called ---"a corner of ignorance"---"uneducated"---"blindingly stupid" and after reading her post about the Motor Inn and the Visitation Church I'll have to say I agree 100 %. The girl needs to change the channal on her tv once in a while. All news all the time is not good for bored paranoid republicans. De bock try Nick at Nite or the Animal Planet for a change and maybe just maybe you'll stop thinking and sounding like Rush Limbaugh for an hour or two!!!!! Hahahahaha......... Ted Jackson Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 11:32:26 (CDT) Bought a new sweatshirt to wear for the people who ask with ATTITUDE "your from Brooklyn?" YEAH I'M FROM BROOKLYN , do you have a problem with that? They have no idea about Brooklynites. Watching to many Old Time Movie Pictures. You would be surprised at things that have been said to me. Because I moved over a bridge from Brooklyn doesnt make me any differant from them. Recent trip to Pa. You have a funny accent. I guess they were waiting to hear me say dems,deres and dose and toity toid street.I cant believe that people still think that way. Matter of fact I thought they sounded strange rolling thier R's. HA,ha.ha. I tell them that brooklyn has so many people that we should be a city in itself. We have a lot of history here that even some locals are not aware of it. All parts of this borough have there own local history. I cant wait Mr. Burkhard for your book that you are writing. I wish more people would write about thier own areas. WW2 memories while people from that peiod still able to tell us. Not much time left. So many places and stories to be written about. All of a sudden interest is growing about the Good Old Days. I was told that I was older than dirt because I remember so much. You would be so surprised how questions are asked about The Olden Times. .They like to hear stories. I explain it wasnt all that long ago, do you think I was born at this age. Write Journals folks and leave for your kids to read all about yourself. Scrapbooks too with pictures. They really like them. Nostalga a big thing now. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., NY USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 08:29:13 (CDT) God you spoke but DeBock won't shut up! How about doing something to silence that corner of ignorance. Just when this board settles down to the subject matter, this idiot comes out with another biased pearl of crap and I find it impossible to be quiet. I understand you Jay. Silence would seem to think we are all mindless idiots and I cannot be silent. Ths person should crawl back under the Gowanus canal rock from whence it crawled out! John Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, October 07, 2004 at 00:50:47 (CDT) Ok everyone lets get back to remembering the past and talking about pleasant things. Not who's what, politics (which many people disagree on). Try to act like adults here and no fussing back and forth. This is a great web site and lets keep it that way. This is God talking! Redhook, USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 14:19:45 (CDT) I have not posted a while on this site but I lived in redhook for 35 years and enjoyed everymoment of it, i went to visitation school then when it closed they moved me off to st.agnes on degraw street, I remember those days of hanging out down the end of coffey street with all the boys, I recently visited redhook a few weeks ago to see my aunt and uncle who still live down there on vanbrunt street and i took a walk and drive around and in the past 6 years i have been away it really has changed for the better, i was amazed just alone on the block i lived at there is a wine and pet store across the street and a fle market a few door s down, i do miss redhook and all the friends i grew up with , i would love to here from any one who rembers me or any of the other valenti family, regards mark. Mark Valenti NJ USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 14:17:00 (CDT) How bout your self shoelace, why don't you come out and say who you are and revel the tru idetity of de bock as well , your all talk BiggDawg USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 13:44:15 (CDT) So do I but Imo she is not trying to hide anything. She's just using her married name. The question I have is why are "you" hiding behind a fake name Bigcrap!!!! Come on out and let us see who you are! Shoelace USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 13:27:11 (CDT) I know the true identity of this De Bock person Biggdawg USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 13:08:09 (CDT) I like to say thank you to Mr. Jay . In my opinion his last post to debock was right on the money! Jay are you a former red hooker? If you are please tell us how we would know you./ thanks again!!!!!!!!! Joe Fox bklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 12:46:56 (CDT) Jay, Wanted to correct my last statement. (I TRY TO IGNORE HER not WE) Wouldn't want anyone to think that I was speaking for them. Free Voter USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 12:02:38 (CDT) Jay, I don't think anyone pays much attention to DeBock's political views. If she thinks she's going to change anyone's mind then she's mistaken. Red Hookers are not stupid. They have a mind of their own and can figure things out for themselves. We try to ignore her. Free voter USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 10:59:41 (CDT) DeBock, In reference to your statement about working on a Red Hook site, that is proberly the only POSITIVE thing I've heard you say. This would be great for Red Hook. I'm sure there are many people out there that would have pictures, etc. to contribute. VERY VERY POSITIVE, There's hope for DeBock Old Timer USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 10:50:57 (CDT) De Bock>>>>>>> In the past you have with "confused enthusiasm" generated an "elaborate web" of misinformation about the Bush presidency. Your "slavish devotion" to the Republican party which you seem to know little about is unfortunate and shows your apparent lack of education. I find your mischaracterizations of John Kerry reckless. The false statements you made about his political record and your judgement of his two marriages once again shows your blinding stupidity! Jay New York, NY USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 10:18:04 (CDT) Just wanted to say congratulations to the Red residents. This morning I heard the announcement that city council approved the IKEA project at the Red Hook waterfront. Bill Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 09:02:55 (CDT) For Janet O'Shea (Garrigan)- That lane you refer to is the alleged beginning of Red Hook Lane. I spoke about earlier. It is due to be eliminated after some new construction in the downtown area is completed. This same lane extended all the way through Carrol Gardens, and terminated in Red Hook at Fort Defiance, near Conover and Beard Streets. Eliminating the only remaining identity of this Lane would be absolute disregard for our Country's origins by people totally lacking any knowlege America's history. It was the primary escape route used by Washington's Army to evacuate South Brooklyn when the British were closing in on them. Many brave soldiers lost their lives protecting the evacuee's, such as the Maryland 500 regiment which lost half their compliment. The soldiers at Fort Defiance, plus the inclement weather prevented British Admiral Howe from entering the East River and cutting off the escape. This is why it is so important to have the Heritage Trail and the historic markings returned to allow the residents and non-residents to realize the very important contributions Red Hook made at that time in the birth of, and the history of, the United States of America. This recognition for Red Hook is long overdue. I urge the support of all, to assist in preserving and these historic recordings of our Country's heritage..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Wednesday, October 06, 2004 at 05:36:51 (CDT) More notes on (Red Hook Lane)- That one street long locale in downtown Brooklyn is alleged to be the start of the lane in the 1600's. Not so, it actually began further north near the Navy Yard area, or Wallabout as the indians called it then. Another Historian Friend of mine Bob Geelan from Pa. with strong Red Hook roots sent me the following note, The Brooklyn Board of Education (before the city incorporated) had its headquarters situated on that Lane downtown still in existence as we know it. The old newspapers (Brooklyn Daily Eagle etc) referred to the board as the Red Hook Lane gang whenever they wrote stories about them. The practice was eliminated when Brooklyn and the rest of NYC consolidated. He adds,at that time it was considered the best school system in the country. What ever, ever, happened? John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 23:45:50 (CDT) Hi DeBock I live a stones throw from The Red Hook Motor Inn. The Power house is there also so do you think all of us here in Red Hook should panic? I have not heard any gossip on the streets of the Hook about the Motor Inn. It does have a web site so if anyone is interested log in and check it out. Terrorists? Did you let any one in on this? Call the police and let them know what you think and maybe you can have a one person picket with a big sign. Boy oh boy it takes all kinds to stir up the pot. And my son got married in Visitation Church and he didn't have a years wait, is this something that is happening? First the Motel now the Church...what next? Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 22:53:08 (CDT) I must go now to finish watching Mr. Cheney slice and dice Mr. Kerry as though Edwards was not even present. Vote, Vote, Vote for Integrity. De Bock USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 22:19:11 (CDT) By the way, to all the Old Timers, I am in the process of converting reel to reels of Parties from John's Bar on Conover and posting clips on a Website I am building. Other memories from the early 1920s of the neighbor photos of the parades, the homes, the people, weddings at Visitation Church will be posted. It's unfortunate, that when I recently was married I had to get married at St. Patrick's in NYC; because Visitation Church had a time limit on the time between applying to get married and when they permit you to wed. I guess it is not a rule of the Catholic Church since St. Pat's was very ameniable to the time-frame. Thoughts others that may have an interest in getting married at Visitation should know you must have a one-year waiting period. De Bock USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 22:12:43 (CDT) The Brooklyn Motor; I do not recommend. The site is a danger to us and has the potential to harbor terrorists looking to strike th air supply for the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel. I think a much better choice is either the Comfort Inn on Fourth Avenue in the 80s the Hotel Gregory or the Brooklyn Marriott if you will have a car. I recommend that everyone boycott the Brooklyn Motor Inn. It presents a potential risk to all of us. De Bock USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 22:05:43 (CDT) Come on DeBock Mr or Mrs the site is getting boring, speak up, speak out, say something. PLEASE!!!!!!!! A Bored Hooker Red Hook, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 21:03:24 (CDT) I used to work in Red Hook and enjoyed my time there. I have been out of Brooklyn for a long time but will be visiting this weekend. Can any of you Brooklynites tell me anything about the Brooklyn Motor Inn located at 140 Hamilton Avenue? Has anyone you know stayed there. I know it is new, but what is the reputation of the place? Thanks ED Donovan Ed Donovan <ejd3@psu.edu> State College, PA USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 19:42:09 (CDT) TO THE FAMILY OF MIDGE DUNN, OUR CONDOLONCES ON THE LOSS OF MIDGE. MICKEY & JACK HAGGERTY. JOHN HAGGERTY <dadhaggs@hotmail.com> KUNKLETOWN, PA USA - Tuesday, October 05, 2004 at 10:51:30 (CDT) For Bob Oftedal, and others interested in Red Hook Lane. I have disseminated much printed matter on the Heritage Trail aspects of this lane, I have been working on the idea for nearly 10 years. The supplemental street signage has been approved at all levels, now requires a Council Person to submit the legislation for approval. A revolutinary war grave site at Nelson and Columbia streets will be the approximate path of the trail, and it will terminate at the site where Fort Defiance used to stand, roughly Conover and Beard Streets. This procedure will take some time, but it is nearing completion. There will be appropriate signs and markers along this trail marking the historic spots. If you go to Red Hook on this site, and scroll to the bottom you will see some info put on the site by Mark Phillips our webmaster, thanks again Mark.... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 21:35:33 (CDT) Alls well here in west palm beach. Life is back to normal here though it may never be for others. four hurricanes a recent mudslide and now the volcano erupts after 24 years..is it just me or does anyone else think the world is coming to its last days very soon? On a brighter note i want to say thank you to my father matty martino. Lito is doing very well in his new buisiness and we are looking forward to seeing you in a week. If you bring me a juniors cheesecake maybe I'll share a very small piece with you lol Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, Fl USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 20:57:18 (CDT) I'm Midge Dunns sister Jean and I would like to thank you all for your condolences. Midgies lung transplant never failed her. She died from a torn aorta. The doctor said when that happens you usually don't even make it to the hospital.Midgie hung in there for eight days. This was the third fight for her life but this tme it wasn't meant to be. She was beautiful,funny.with a great sense of humor. She was loved by many and will be greatly missed. Jean (Dunn) O'Donnell <jeanodonnell@webtv.net> Syracuse, NY USA - Monday, October 04, 2004 at 20:34:54 (CDT) To Matt Sullivan. Could you tell me what happened to Midge. I feel terrible, I have been in Florida and did not know that she was ill. The last time I spoke with her she was doing very well. Was it the transplant? If any of her family is on this page, I send my sincere condolences and would like to be able to send a card or have a Mass said. My e-mail up north is legal@warwick.net. janet o'shea Melbourne, FL USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 22:16:20 (CDT) To the person interested in Red Hook Lane, it is a small lane going from Adams/Livingston to Fulton Street. If you come from Atlantic Avenue on Adams Street, it is the fourth street where you would yield right and it would take you to Fulton. There is a coffee shop on the corner. It is the street just opposite the NYCTA. Janet O'Shea (Garrigan( <legal@warwick.net> Melbourne, FA USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 22:12:57 (CDT) To Midge Dunn's family I send you my sincere sympathy. I had the pleasure of reuniting with Midge through this board. I was surprised she remembered me. Midge was a fixture in our house when I was growing up and I always admired her. May her family know she was a wonderful woman to many. LOLLY COX Karen (Lolly Cox) Slusser <KarenS52@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 20:34:33 (CDT) John Burkhart did you ever find out About the sign that was Red Hook Lane ? I tried on behalf of the vets and got nowere Bobbyo CO Post 5195 R Oftedal <Rbobbyo44@cs.com> Bklyn, N.Y. USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 11:15:24 (CDT) HELLO FELLOW RED HOOKERS GREAT TO SEE THAT THIS SITE IS ALIVE IM AFORMER RED HOOK BOY AND JUST LOVE MY MEMORY OF MY CHILDHOOD EVERYONE WHO DO REMEMBERS ME AND WHO DONT I SAY HELLO I STILL WORK IN BKLYN AND VISIT RED HOOK ALL THE TIME GREAT SITE ./ VIGIBASE@AOL.COM BO RHB ROLLER DANCERS robert oftedal jr <vigibase@aol.com> keansburg , nj USA - Sunday, October 03, 2004 at 10:53:03 (CDT) Hey Joe & Liz glad to haer all is well with you guys! Now I would like to hear from the rest of the Redhookers in Florida.. Hey you guys!!!!!!!!How did yous make out here in Florida everyone ok? Maureen & Harry (Boyle) And the rest of you? Vic Flores? Lucy Fraser /Suarez Brooksville, Fl USA - Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 22:39:09 (CDT) All is OK here in Deltona after Hurricane Jeanne. The damage wasn't as bad as Hurrican Charley in this area although we had strong winds and plenty of rain. Happy to report that the sun is shining again and we went swimming today. By the way Nicole we found a great pizza place not far from us in Orange City. It's Pesce's Pizza Deli and is located at the Hess Station. To top things off Pesce is from Van Brunt St. in Red Hood and the pizza is just like we get in Brooklyn. Hope all Red Hookers are doing well. Joe & Liz Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 21:57:52 (CDT) Biggdawg... you man....woman.... animal??? THE BIG REDHOOK MAN USA - Saturday, October 02, 2004 at 12:55:33 (CDT) Hey everyone just got my power back on today! not too much damage over here at our home but just the same the experience of two back to back huricanes is worth a lifetime. Hopefully this is our last. People are not so nice in an uncomfortable situation. In ny case to the guy who sent me the address for the booklet thank you so much. And to my aunt annette I do hope you are feeling better. Also it sucks to hear the pizzaria closed down. Not a single place out here in florida can make a decent slice of pizza...or any good italian food either. r.i.p. grandma katie her sauces were top notch. god bless Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, Fl USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 20:56:54 (CDT) OH my GOD The House of Pizza didn't close down, they sold it. The owners wife Victoria passed away and well I guess it was too much for him. ALSO we think the business wasn't as good as years ago. What a shame. We tried the calzones and what a BIGGGGGGGG disapointment. We have been eating the House of Pizza calzones since they opened how many years ago? I remember when they were down the block and a slice was a dime ok? Need I say any more? We bought 2 @ 4.00 and they (to us) were horrible. If any body else tried them please let us know how you find them ok? The place is the same and they were doing the calzones the same way but something is missing. The dough we found tasted like zeppole dough and mine had a big air bubble on the outside and no zing. One guy in there bought 5 I hope he had better luck. I grew up on their pies. My grandparents used to live right across the street where the florist use to be at 143 Union St. What a shame a little bit of our childhood is gone....how did anybody else find the pizza and calzones? Let us know....Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 19:22:07 (CDT) Does any one log onto this site during the day , its too quiet here. Former RedHooker USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 13:04:11 (CDT) Is it true the house of pizza on union has closed down, my god no more fried calzones or zepolies Biggdawg USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 09:27:52 (CDT) Big Dawg Tell us more Little Dog USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 09:18:48 (CDT) Come on people lets put 2&2 together , In Debock's earlier postings she mentioned her name was carol A , had an aunt Grace, and her parents live and own a home in redhook, I know who you are DeBock Biggdawg USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 09:08:23 (CDT) whats it worth to you, debock is for sure a woman Biggdawg USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 08:58:48 (CDT) oops BIGG DAWG. Sorry Little Dog USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 08:38:50 (CDT) BIGG DWAGG Tell us. Little Dog USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 08:33:57 (CDT) I know who the real Debock is BiggDawg USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 08:23:20 (CDT) Chicken Noodle I agree with you. DeBock is trying to pull a fast one. I checked DeBock's first post her e-mail was Carol A. Then in one of DeBock's post she was telling a story about meeting someone that was collecting bottles on New Year's Eve he referred to her as madamn. By the way it was a good story and I think I seen the movie a few years back. Shoelace is there any connection? Confused USA - Friday, October 01, 2004 at 08:06:42 (CDT) I want to tell De Bock I'm sorry. People spell it Debock and De Bock. The one word Debock sounds like a man. I just didn't know. You still are a good person! My husband tells me I have arthritis of the brain and I'm starting to believe him. Us country folks get em all mixed up somethings. Over yonder, whatsup, mone(come on), that thear cheer (that there chair), my har (my hair), yunins (youngings-kids), I'm goin to the crick morrow to fish but i'm cetchin yous cold yous gime, I bard sum yous far wud toput in that thear stove. Aincha goin to fry aigs tday?? I'm just pickin!!! The last time I visited Brooklyn the kids had me sit in a chair and had me saying this that the other. They thought I talked so funny and laughed at everthing I said. I thought it was funny too. Susan NC USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 23:42:16 (CDT) O.K. Just what this website needs, a little mystery. Now we have Shoelace answering to Shoelace, Now we are being told DeBock is a man, and he's the one from Red Hook, I have to tell you I don't buy it! I think DeBock is trying to pull a fast one. LoL LoL LoL. Keep it coming we love it. Chicken Noodle B,klyn, NY USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 22:04:02 (CDT) To Midge Dunne's Family: You have my heartfelt condolences. Midge was a regular user of this guestbook and shared many stories of the area. She was one of the ones who helped turn this website into a fun place to visit. In one posting she said: "Yes, I was the tall blond that hung out in Andy's candy store. I'm still blond but no longer natural!" Midge Dunn - Tuesday, October 15, 2002 --- She sounds like a wonderful woman who I only got to know through cyberspace. She will be missed. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 18:45:33 (CDT) Hi Lucy, We are O.K. here in estero. Maureen(my sis) and I didn't have any serious damage to our homes so we hope to get back to enjoying our new life here in Florida. Thanks for asking!! Hey what's up with Debock? Now it's a false name for some guy using his wifes name? No wonder nobody knows or remembers her! Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Thursday, September 30, 2004 at 10:31:03 (CDT) Shoelace....My wife will never move back to Brooklyn NY. She was born and raised in Palm Beach. I can never get her away from Worth Avenue. As a matter of fact I can't even get her on the computer so I established an e-mail address for her. I'm from Red Hook she's not. Shirley Shoelace <xmlsgml> USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 22:43:24 (CDT) Mr. Auto Insurance ... Who cares; who asked you and what relevance does your input have to this forum... Get lost and go back to your AS400 and COBOL programs. We all know the power of technology....go back to User Testing. Siebel <xmlsgml> USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 22:38:49 (CDT) Condolences to the family of Midge Dunn. Sorry to hear about any one from Red Hook that passes away. While growing up in Red Hook .I remember Midge as a very good friend of my sister Eileen. They remained friends throughout the years. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 19:12:35 (CDT) Harry ,Mo ,Jim , Joe all you guys in Florida check in so we know you are ok?! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 15:25:35 (CDT) Hi fellow hookers! Well we made it thru yet another terrible storm and managed to survive! Let me tell you it has not been too funny around here! Good thing I have that Red Hook toughness to me!And have shared it with my daughter Grandaughter and son in law! We got to be real pros thru all foue storms ., First time out we strugeled (bad speller!) but learned alot about survival, storm two we were prepared better by storm three we had it knocked candles , lighters , alot of water(cause when the electric at daughters goes no water either!) baby wipes lots of garbage bags, containers (for each potty!) waterless sanitary soap,many chages of clothes hard boiled eggs, butain for the gas barbque...Son in law Mark the genious bought a small air condition to put in living room window and ran it off a generatorno wheres near the generator so we wouldent suck in the fumes and die! LOL! we all filled our gas tanks and were ready! So now we are true surviors! it ghasent been easy but crap happens and ya just gotta take the good with the bad but enough storms already! Hope all you other relocated to Florida Red Hookers made it thru safely & without tradgedy ! God Bless Lucy P.s. I know its raining like a son of a gun there in the hook but be thankful you guys dident get what we got! Love Lucy Lucy Fraser/Suarez Brooksville, Fl USA - Wednesday, September 29, 2004 at 00:00:07 (CDT) I did not know Midge Dunn, but her Sister Dorothy graduated with me from Visitation School. I will not mention the year in case She may be reluctant to reveal it. But I wish to extend my condolences to the family, please accept my sympathys Dorothy, on your loss, John ..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 20:28:22 (CDT) Published in the Asbury Park Press 9/27/04 MILDRED M. "MIDGE" DUNN, 67, of HOWELL, died Saturday, September 25, at University of Pennsylvania Medical Center. Ms. Dunn was a clerk for the U.S. Coast Guard in Brooklyn, N.Y., for 25 years. Later she worked in the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office, the Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office, and the Freehold Township Board of Education. She was a member of the Howell Township Senior Citizens club. Born in Brooklyn, she had lived in Freehold before moving to Howell in 1997. Surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Freehold Township Mayor Dorothy H. Avallone and Ken of Freehold, and Jean M. and James O'Donnell of Syracuse, N.Y.; a dear friend, Jim McCain of Howell; 13 nieces and nephews; 19 grandnieces and grandnephews; 3 great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews; and a host of friends. Visitation will be from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the C.H.T. Clayton and Son Funeral Home, 958 Adelphia Road (Route 524), Adelphia. Relatives and friends may gather at 9 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home for the Rite of Committal, followed by her 10 a.m. Funeral Mass at the Church of St. Robert Bellarmine, 61 Georgia Road, Freehold. Interment to follow in St. John's Cemetery, Queens, N.Y. For directions, information, or condolence messages to the family, visit www.claytonfuneralhome.com. Midge has contributed to this Gusetbook a few times in the past. She is my first cousin. Bob Furtaw Bob Furtaw <bob@furtaw.com> Parkland, FL USA - Tuesday, September 28, 2004 at 16:52:43 (CDT) HEY DEBOCK, WITH ALL THE HURRICANES IN FLORIDA THESE DAYS, DON'T YOU JUST WISH YOU STILL LIVED ON VAN BRUNT STREET. TELL YOUR HUSBAND YOU WANT TO MOVE BACK, HE'LL LOVE IT!!!!! HA! HA! HA! STAY SAFE. SHIRLEY SHOELACE BROOKLYN, NY USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 21:40:03 (CDT) Where's De Bock? I hope she made it through that storm. You know we already lost one red hooker a few storms back. Poor guy, I heard they never found him. Joe Fox USA - Monday, September 27, 2004 at 20:36:45 (CDT) www.markdphillips.com Nice Site Thank You Eileen Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 11:08:31 (CDT) Hey Fre... Mike Sulsona <here4Fre@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 09:50:27 (CDT) Hi guys, It is www.markdphillips.com --- two l's in phillips. Mark Mark <request@southbrooklyn.net> Brooklyn, USA - Sunday, September 26, 2004 at 09:00:45 (CDT) www.markdphilips.com, I Still can't get on the Site? Thanks Eileen Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen> USA - Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 23:05:58 (CDT) Thanks John Burkard JoAnne Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, September 25, 2004 at 20:44:11 (CDT) Mark, I finally got onto your website... It is spectacular! You are extremely talented. JoAnne Bklyn, NY USA - Friday, September 24, 2004 at 23:43:48 (CDT) JoAnne, try www.markdphilips.com, then take your pick of many choices till you find the one that interests yourself, good luck.... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, September 24, 2004 at 23:04:09 (CDT) Mark, I tried to go into your web site markdphillips.com, but nothing happens. What am I doing wrong? Any advice? JoAnne Bklyn, NY USA - Friday, September 24, 2004 at 18:17:41 (CDT) Wow Tuna you sound like you just jumped out of the 60s, were you a flower child? You must be one of the new comers to the Hook. A lot of changes going on here. It's starting to look like the East Village. We need real butchers and a bakery and maybe a good old fashioned ice-cream parlor and a lot less cafes. We all know change is good but come on how many of us eat French food? What happened to the bars like Gabes, the Knotty Pine and Pimpanellis, Barrys & Bomford? Have you noticed there is no place for our teenagers to hang out? Why can't someone open a store front with a jukebox (remember them) and have dances like we had way back when! There are still some old fashioned people left here. When is that tatoo parlor going to open up? How was Red Hook invaded....the invasion of the body snatchers thats what it is...heeheehaha oh I'm sorry I forgot to mention the Bomb Shelter where you got a good pizza and a great glass of beer from the tap. Memories...... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, September 24, 2004 at 00:18:24 (CDT) DeBock yes my mother is Flo Rusch and she was a teacher in Visitation I think she had the 4 grade. My Mom is still down in the Hook in the same house over 60 years.Who else was in your class I will tell her u said hi Chuch Rusch <crusch@aol.com> USA - Friday, September 24, 2004 at 00:01:54 (CDT) For Mark Philips, thanks for telling me about website markdphilps.com, I accessed and was stunned by the photos of the world trade center disaster. especially the "devils face" as it is called. I was away in London at the time and did not hear of this phenominal picture. For others using the SBN I urge you to go to markdphilips.com to see spectacular pics, believe them or not of 911. They are awesome, and taken by Mark our webmaster who, I recently found out is a very accomplished news journalist with wordly experience. Looking at that image of satan? makes me shudder.....and wonder. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 23:52:59 (CDT) RED HOOK IS GREAT MAN......LOTS OF POETERY AND STUFF MAN....PEACE TUNA <TTYESSY...HOTMAIL.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 23:08:42 (CDT) As the 150th anniversary year continues for Visitation Parish, preparations for a mass and Dinner are under way. We have over 100 people who responded already. On Sunday October 17th, at 11 am, there will be a mass at Visitation. It will be followed by Dinner at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. Cocktail hour 3-4 pm dinner 4 - 8. There will be a DJ. The cost is $100 per person. For reservations please contact Tom Sweeney at 718-290-3002 or the Parish secretary at 718-624-1572. Please call (The cut off date has been extended to the 26h and we need to know if we get enough people for a bus from the hook to ride everyone if you are interested) Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 22:23:20 (CDT) Chuck, are you related to Mrs. Flo Rusch, she was my 3rd Grade Teacher in Visitation in Visitation the 70s? She was also friendly with Father Kenny and Mrs. Savarese and my parents. De Bock USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 21:16:40 (CDT) Well all you happy hookers in florida were getting ready for another hurricane this weekend. that brings us up to four?! I am so ready to move back to ny and deal with all the high prices and dirty air. Id rather face a mugger than mother nature anytime of the week. god bless all who lost their possesions and i pray nothing more gets destroyed from hurricane Jeanne nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, Fl USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 19:50:59 (CDT) Just received word Midge Dunn is in the hospital critical care unit. Please keep her in your prayers Matt Sullivan matt sullivan <sulkel@aol.com> ny USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 14:31:47 (CDT) HI No I am not related to Linda Fraser... Where did she live? I lived first on Sullivan St 4years old then Dikeman St close to end (docks) Then Conover St right accross from P.S. 30 office ... then 342 VAn Brunt St over Franks Barber shoppe The Stewarts lived above me Maureen & Tesci... Next door to Amendolias grocery store and a few doors from Williums Ice Cream Parlor I am 56... Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 12:41:16 (CDT) Hi all WHO remenbers their time in Troupe #50 Boy Scouts My dad Charles Rusch-Mr Burkhart and Mr Boil were the Scout Masters Who remenbers their time in the Little League I was on the Colts Johanny Pop I caught every game u pitched u broke my finger once I call for outside curve u threw it inside to all where was your favorite corner to hang-out on and with who This a great place to remenber WHO-WHAT-WHEN and WHERE. Chuck Rusch <crusch@aol.com> USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 09:11:45 (CDT) Hi everyone, The spammers are really out in force right now. I am trying to keep them out of here, and if they do get in, I am removing them as soon as possible. Bear with me. It does really get annoying. And unfortunately, there really is no law against this. DO NOT click on them if they get through. Try to ignore them. I know it is hard to. John Burkard -- Thanks for the kind comments on my photography. I spent over 20 years working as a photojournalist, travelling to major events around the world and in my backyard. I always worked hard to find interesting pictures that tell stories. If you haven't looked at markdphillips.com, take a minute to go to it. Sincerely, Mark MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, USA - Thursday, September 23, 2004 at 07:28:20 (CDT) Who can we report these filthy hustler people to? Any ideas out there? JoAnne Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 19:43:34 (CDT) Hello Lucy How are you doing Well the only nurse I remember lived on the top floor of my building and her name was Mrs fleischer is this the lady you are talking about because she used to help everybody too and so did Mr Burkhart. Bobbyo Robert Oftedal <Rbobbyo44@cs.Com> Bklyn, N.Y. USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 19:41:32 (CDT) Robert Oftedal!!!! Who could forget To-Ta-Bum. Lucy Fraser, are you related to a Linda Fraser? Arthur Larsen <ArtLarsen@yahoo.com> Lancaster, PA USA - Wednesday, September 22, 2004 at 13:24:33 (CDT) Offtedell I remember a woman when I was a very small child on Dikeman St. she was a nurse and lived a coupla houses up the st. My late brother Gordon used to go into convolutions and she was the person we would call to help us! Were you related to her? She was very kind to my mother! And many of the neiboors too! I also went to P. S. 30s and Chris Chapel too! when my name was Lucille Ann Fraser lucyfraser@msn.com Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 19:26:23 (CDT) Hello Arthur how are you you probably don't remember me but we were alter boys in Christ Chapel and we were in PS 30 together. It's been a long time and I'm glad to see you are still kicking. Robert Oftedal Robert Oftedal <Rbobbyo44@cs.com> Bklyn, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, September 21, 2004 at 19:10:52 (CDT) THANK YOU fo removing that advertisement from the USA SWINGGERS ad. I get enough of that garbage in my JUNK MAIL.These CREEPS always trying to send thier junk into this forum. GET A LIFE will you please. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y. USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 08:48:54 (CDT) attn: Swingers Club. Did you not look at the HEADER on this site before posting? What part of ADVERTISERS did you not understand? Peddle your SMUT somewhere else. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> S.I., N.Y USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 07:06:21 (CDT) ooops! that was a list he went on! not a last! and my spelling is terrible! But I am pretty sure you understand the jest of what I am saying... He should be retired and he should be here with me but........no work no money no job! No joy! Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 01:41:12 (CDT) De Bock I am very disaluchined since 9/11 myself .... It has been painfull for many of us! My political views have changed greatly since...My man has not worked since more than maybe a week at a time every great once in a blue moon! He left Florida three months ago to try to work (constuction carpender) and went on the last never to be called... I have watched him depressed and hurt since we were reunited in 2002... He has not had a steady job all that time and for the year that proceded after being in the bussiness 20 years! This is due to 9/11 ! We still feel the effects of that terrible day! He lost people he knew as well... He is now 3 years behind in retirement! When I hear how employment is better I bow my head and wonder how painfullly untrue the reality is! I come to this site because I need a pleasent place to escape sometimes ,because life is very difficult for myself & him... Take care . Lucy Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Monday, September 20, 2004 at 01:36:29 (CDT) Oh no! I hope I didn't make a mistake. Susan USA - Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 21:42:02 (CDT) De Bock are you a good man or a good woman? confused USA - Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 20:59:32 (CDT) Lucy, I am a compassionate person. Sometimes, when I write on the site my political views it is because I worked through 9/11 and I feel we were truly mislead for a decade to believe we were safe in this country. I never want to live and have to walk through that again. I never meant to offend anyone on this site. The Red Hookers are the best. Living in Red Hook taught me how to survive on Wall Street. De Bock USA - Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 20:27:33 (CDT) DeBock, that man with the cart was probably an angel in disguise. God does this sometimes to test us. You are a good man. Susan USA - Sunday, September 19, 2004 at 15:48:24 (CDT) Ahh! DeBock sometimes you sound like such a sweet person...Maybe I misunderstood you?! Compassion is a true blessing! Lucy Fraser /Suarez USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 23:00:22 (CDT) Last year, on New Year's, I was in Red Hook, an honest man was walking with his cart, picking up soda cans, beer bottles in his cart as he does every evening as my parents say, and he stopped to Say Happy New Year to me; and I responded Sir do you have a home; he said yes, Madam, I said then why are you not home with your family, he said because he collects the cans and bottles for extra money so that he could buy his family Christmas gifts. He said, I am an honest man, I work and need the little extra so I go on my journey every evening collecting cans and bottles. So, I said Happy New Year...Go Home to your Family and I gave him $20.00. Last week, as I do every year, I stopped by the little Red Hook Fire House to bring a donation to the Victim's Family Fund for 9/11 for the families that lost their fathers. My parents own in Red Hook for many years and now some of the family passed away so we had some vacant apts, and the apt. building across the street was evacuated and about 12 families were put out in the middle of the night, my Dad was just finished cleaning out the apt. that was occupied by my Aunt Grace (oldest living original Red Hook resident at the time) passed away, and so at 3:00 a.m., he offered a family a home on that night. The tenant stayed for a year or two until she got on her feet. He didn't charge her rent for awhile and then he charged her $600 a month; when rent were going for double that for a 7 room apt. To the person on this site and his $20.00, it is better to give than receive. For one day, you may be in need and there will be someone there to give back to you so stop torturing the people on this site and specifically those you gave the money to. De Bock Palm Beach, FL USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 21:32:51 (CDT) Val,Jeanneane Pappalardo is my sister and she lives in California,if you would like to contact her please e-mail me and will get you in touch with her. JOHN PAPPALARDO <JONNYPOP28@mail.com> staten island , ny USA - Saturday, September 18, 2004 at 19:48:08 (CDT) Does anyone remember Jeannine Pappalardo? Val NY, NY USA - Friday, September 17, 2004 at 23:05:19 (CDT) Any one remember the Raznicks? Their fathers name was John, there mother was Doris. Their mother had a sister named Arleen Ryan. She married the boy that worked in the A and P store. I can't remember his last name but they lived on Walcott Street just passed Mikes ice cream parlor. I would really like to find Arleen. Thank You Eileen Coughlin Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Friday, September 17, 2004 at 11:48:22 (CDT) Bob McDonald, My cousin Bobby Brown Is older (62) than the Robert you are thinking of.Are you related to a Jackie McDonald who lived on Dykeman St? Age about 66. Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 22:56:51 (CDT) The reason these jerks are here is THEY HAVE NO LIFE and they are natural born PERVERTS!!!! I am sure they can start their own web site that can cater to there own kind. Leave this web site FOOLS!!!! Come on people lets just swooshhh them off, sssssssswwooooshhhhhhhh be gone with you!! Hope that does it. Louise Louise <sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 22:33:24 (CDT) How and WHY are these porno web sites getting onto the page? JoAnne NY USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 21:59:43 (CDT) The visitation church used to give out a little booklet on old red hook and it had stories and pictures of what the hook used to look like. If anyone out there knows how i can get a copy of that I would greatly appreciate it. I lost my copy during the moving shuffles over the years Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, fl USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 10:02:00 (CDT) For Mark Philips webmaster, As I surf this website and view the photographs taken by you I must confess to being slightly envious in a lighthearted kind of way. I have travelled a great deal and taken many pics, but yours are superb, you really know how to get the meat of the subject within you camera lens. You are an artist, great work, thanks for an interesting site..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 04:05:15 (CDT) Hey People! Can we get back to the real nitty gritty the 60s when the music was cool the people were too! Times were good for the most part (except predudices) Tje rock n roll shows at the Fox in Down town Brooklyn groups like the Shirelles Chantels Smokey Robertson Marvin Gaye Jay and the Americans The Ronnettes Etta James ,James Brown The Passions The Echoes(hi! Harry!) When we would sing on evey corner (drink in and make out in the old Stadium!) Comeon folks we NEED to lighten up! The world is too crazy a place to stay in all the time! Peace be with you all! Let the good times roll! Love Yas! Lucy & Cheno too! Lucy & Cheno Suarez USA - Thursday, September 16, 2004 at 00:24:42 (CDT) Have been out of the hook for 54 years, years ago had my kids up there to show them where I lived, but alas my house at 108 Coffey St. was gone, had many agood time growing up and will not forget Red Hook that's where I was from Tom White <tomflo@msn.com> Oxon Hill , Md. USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 23:57:33 (CDT) I do agree that this site should not be used as a forum for religion or politics and i do apologize for my contribution on a political opinion I stated earlier. I dont live in red hook anymore but all of my family still does and its nice to come here to see how the neighborhood is doing for it is always going to be my home. Even out here in florida when I say I am from red hook people go really?? and you survived? Like it was the worst place in the world to be or something. I know I for one never once got into a fight or was robbed or at any point felt unsafe in my home on Pioneer street. So even though everyone may have an opinion keep in mind everyones feelings are different and I was sorry to hear that "red" passed away may god bless his family Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, fl USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 23:00:46 (CDT) AS A FORMER RED HOOK PROJECT RESIDENT FROM 1938 T0 1956, MY CHILDHOOD WAS FILLED WITH MANY WONDERFULL MEMORIES THAT SERVED AS A FOUNDATION TO COPE WITH LIFE, AND THE VARIED ETHNIC GROUPS AND RELIGIONS. PS 27, THE POOLS, COMMUNITY CENTER, CLINTON AND PIONEER MOVIES, THE GOOD OFFICERS OF THE 76 PCT. NICK DEFONTES SANDWICHES, VISITATION AND ST.MARY'S ALL MADE A SIMPLE LIFE A JOYFULL EXPERIENCE.I DON'T VISIT THE SITE THAT OFTEN, BUT HAVE NOTICED POLITICS CREEPING IN TO THIS UNUSUAL SITE, I THINK THIS IS NOT THE FORUM TO DEBATE PARTIES OR CANDIDATES, THERE ARE OTHER CHANNELS TO EXPRESS POLITICAL AND PERSONAL VIEWS. CERTAINLY HOPE THAT THE MEMORIES AND RELATIONSHIPS CONTINUE TO DOMINATE THE SBN GUESTBOOK. TONY MONICO NAPLES, FL USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 21:37:46 (CDT) Good evening, Does Jeannie Molbanicki's visit this site or does anyone still keep in touch with her? She lived on Conover near the Old Gabe's Bar. Wwr Bill Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen , NJ USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 20:56:26 (CDT) To all those who have not made up their minds on voting. Watch the debates and make up your own mind don't listen to anyone else, it's your vote not theres. John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> West Babylon, NY USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 20:06:33 (CDT) In one of my posts on this site I mentioned my hope that all Red Hookers both current and former can be proud of Red Hook, they have every right to be so. If you go to Red Hook on this SBN and scroll down to the bottom the page you will get an idea of what I'm referring to. The small article about the Revolutionary War burial site posted through the genrosity of Mark Philips the webmaster, is and example of what I have been researching since my retirment about 12 years ago. Thanks to some local neighborhood folk lore, and some kind officers from the 76th Precinct I was able to find this location. It will be the start of an "Heritage Trail" I hope to see run from there to the site of Fort Defiance near Beard and Conover Street, And along the way posted signs will point to other historic places. This trail will also run along the approximate location of Red Hook Lane which played an important role during the troop evacuation by George Washington. Red Hook also has many streets named for Revolutionary War heros such as Wolcott St named for General Oliver Wolcott who served under Washington. and Sullivan Street named for General John Sullivan who commanded the advance center in Flatbush and much more which will take too much space to permit mentioning. Red Hook also has a street named for the man who actually designed the American Flag as we know it today. Reed Street, for a Naval Captain who later became the the Harbor Master of the Port of New York. he is also buried in Greenwood Cemetery where a monument has been erected to him. Yes, It is my belief that America was really born in Red Hook, and my hope that all Red Hookers will come to realize this important historic fact about their neighborhood some day. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 20:01:46 (CDT) CLARIFICATION.... The CUT OFF date has been extended to September 26th.... The Dinner is still October the 17th Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 19:22:30 (CDT) As the 150th anniversary year continues for Visitation Parish, preparations for a mass and Dinner are under way. We have over 100 people who responded already. On Sunday October 17th, at 11 am, there will be a mass at Visitation. It will be followed by Dinner at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. Cocktail hour 3-4 pm dinner 4 - 8. There will be a DJ. The cost is $100 per person. For reservations please contact Tom Sweeney at 718-290-3002 or the Parish secretary at 718-624-1572. Please call (The date has been extended to the 26h and we need to know if we get enough people for a bus from the hook to ride everyone if you are interested) Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 19:20:10 (CDT) Mr. Jay Elburn, your last post directed at De Bock supports earlier posts cautioning about political topics. Certainly someone so opinionated can deliver an opposing viewpoint without verbally assaulting an individual. If one suggests a more educated or knowledgeable position, debasing another in an effort to convey your position seriously undermines your premise. I know you can do better. Wwr Bill Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:53:29 (CDT) De Bock>>>>>> I find your untra conservative right wing republican rhetoric repulsive! To say that Al Gore, a man who served as our second in command for eight years did not have the experience to be President is rediculous and in my opinion shows your obvious smug stupidity. Jay Elburn <jayelburn@aol.com> New York, NY USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 15:05:41 (CDT) John Burkard is absolutely correct. The economic and social decline of Red Hook started with the changing conditions of the shipping industry in the late 50’s. I remember very well all the concerns of property and business owners about the building of the container port. While never an upscale neighborhood, Red Hook was a thriving blue collar community up until that time. Whether or not New York City and/or The Port Authority was the blame is debatable. I think the lords of the shipping industry found better (more profitable) ways of doing business and the city had no choice but to react to the changes. I’m happy to see the neighborhood becoming a healthy community once again, it’s long overdue, especially for the friends and families who stayed (for one reason or another.) In closing, I want to say, respectfully debating any subject is always a good sign of democracy at its best. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 11:58:57 (CDT) Hello Still looking for Pat McDonald She would be about 66 years old. She lived on Coffey Street. Was an only child. She Married at a young age. Her mother name was Ida or Ade Pat went to Visitation Anyone remember her or has information There a few old friends would like to find her. She was a good friennd Have A Good Day Eileen Coughlin Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 10:51:47 (CDT) Uncle Johnny, tell cousin Ann good luck today and that I'm thinking of her. I'll call her tonight. Say hi to Aunt Margaret and the girls for me. Kimberly Ustick-Soldo <peridotbabe@Optonline.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 09:48:50 (CDT) MESSAGE FROM SOUTH BROOKLYN NETWORK I am a firm believer in the first amendment. I have always let you self police this site. Our rules are NO ADVERTISING. As long as you keep civility and want to have a true debate of our great system, I will not stop you. But once again, politics does almost as much as religion to destroy friendships and set family members against each other. Keep that in mind. READ your words before you hit that final button to post them to the site. It is very easy to speak your mind, and very, very hard to take it back. MARK-South Brooklyn Network <requests@southbrooklyn.com> Brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 06:13:22 (CDT) Ken Brown, Are you related to Robert Brown who graduated from Visitation in 1968 and went on to St. Francis College? Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 00:38:12 (CDT) Re: Red Hook -- For what it's worth, I'm out west and I wish I could walk to Defonte's every day. I miss seeing the "Statue" from Long Dock. I miss alot of stuff back there. When I first saw the California coast in the '70s, I wondered why NYC hadn't made the most of the residential and commercial properties on (and near) the waterfront. It's nice to hear that Red Hook is rising in popularity and value. Tom K. Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, September 15, 2004 at 00:29:23 (CDT) I always thought the real demise of Red Hook was the threat of demolition hanging over the property owners to make way for the containerport. This shadow was around for over ten years. It caused people not to care about their property, not to invest, and many just pulled up roots and moved elsewhere. The remaining (like myself) stayed, not because we were especially hearty, but because we could not afford to move any place else. Now, with the rejuvenation we are seeing a definite attraction for property and the neighborhood growing by leaps and bounds each and every day. I like to say to many old-timers such as myself who i've heard stating Red Hook is coming back. Come back from where? it never was, but it is most assuredly improving for the better, and this is a good. As to the people, they were always close knit, and stuck together because they were all in it together, sort of a "sink or swim, or go down with the ship attitude" I and my wife raised 7 children for better or for worse, I am happy in my home, and I am proud to live in Red Hook. So if blame is to be laid or fingers pointed, it was NY City and the Port Authority that created the problems, certainly no Republican or Democratic President. And how about the fact that living in our Democracy, every one shares equal blame for all the problems, all political parties. Since in our form of government no one person can act withot approval of the house and Senate. I would hope all Red Hookers and former Red Hookers will still be proud of their roots, because they have every right to be..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 23:00:13 (CDT) hey everybody . is there a chance everybody can stop argueing on this website about politics and everything else . this web site was for red hookers to meet each other again not argue . that is why less people are on it lately . they probably feel that whatever they say . they are gonna be in for an arguement . can we get red hook conversation back to where it used to be . people who probaly once loved our site are probaly now laughing at us ... johnny perna staten island , n.y. USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 22:28:37 (CDT) Being a relatively new visitor to this site, I am asking the moderator if there are specific topics excluded from this public forum (politics, religion, etc.)? Certain topics and issues can generate passionate exchanges, but where else can you post such views and receive such candid responses? Enlightenment and debate are not mutually exclusive. When someone is sharing, what they consider an educated posting, offense should not be taken when other enlightened contributors offer an opposing position. The webmaster dictates the site boundaries, so in my opinion, until a topic is prohibited, visitors should be encouraged to post pithy comments. If you don't like topic, it is easy to scroll past it. Wwr Bill Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 22:22:02 (CDT) Thank you John Ryan for the kind words. But, I was not trying to be diplomatic. I like many people have strong political views based upon facts as I find them. However, I have found that words in print come out much stronger than in a person-to-person conversation and therefore, it is difficult to have a friendly give and take in print. Many people I like differ with my viewpoints. I try to respect their point of view and I am interested in how they came to arrive at the view. I have been even surprised to find out I have been wrong in an opinion or changed it after a discussion with an opposing view. I have found that no political party is always right in all areas. Name-calling and labels usually help divide people not help people to come to a mutual and respectful understanding. Sorry for the long wind. So John, give me a call. We can do breakfast or lunch before to retire for the winter. Maybe I can get Hugh B. to come. Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 22:04:01 (CDT) Yeah....Thanks Ken Brown for single handedly destroying the only excitement that was created on this message board in a month. Did you take a second to think that maybe the people who grew up in Red Hook brains may be big enough to discuss matters that are important to day to day life in the USA. I say lets talk about the up coming election between Bush and Kerry. I'm an undecided voter right now, maybe the people of Red Hook can help me make up my mind. One of you ( I forget who) did a pretty lousy job selling Bush. Lets here from someone from the Kerry camp now. Yours truely, Peter Parker! Peter Parker <peterparker@aol.com> Ft Myers, FL USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 21:34:50 (CDT) Ryan...Did you set the objectives of this forum? First of all, when you look at the demise of Red Hook it began in the sixties and began it's turn around in the late 70s and most of the change took place in the 80s during the Regan years. Additionally, our little community lost many lives to 9/11 as well as spiritual meaning from the lose of the towers in the view from within. Politics is the driving force behind changing the demographics of a community as it had and continues to do today. Therefore, my opinions are not off target with this site. As people are communicating about memories of the past and I communicate about what is today in Red Hook. A vision; granted by Mayor Guiliani and Bloomberg which is why the neighborhood will prosper again not because of Dinkins. Another 9/11 would drive more industry out of NYC and therefore impact Red Hook in a negative way. Because those moving in, presently, depend on the financial stability of NYC in order to survive in their blue collar trades. The Red Hook Community prospered moste when this government state and federabl was under Republican Administrations. De Bock USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 20:30:47 (CDT) Right on Ken Brown,always the diplomat,just like grammer school.Keep your politics to yourself on e_mail the person direct. JOHN RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> Ridgefield Park, nj USA - Tuesday, September 14, 2004 at 10:10:41 (CDT) I am a native brooklynite from First Place between Court and Clinton streets. Born in '57 -- are there any of you out there reading this?? I am so enjoying reading all of your stories. I had some gal friends from VanBrunt St. wondering where they all are now. My Uncle was Angelo's Pizza on Summit street. Was thin but good. Ooooh i would love a slice right about now :) Susan <SATellez6611@aol.com> Waldorf, md USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 10:03:46 (CDT) Ken. Thank you for reminding all to leave out the politics. November will be upon us soon enough.Lets get back to this Guestbook Forum. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Monday, September 13, 2004 at 05:11:08 (CDT) Fellow Red Hookers. The popular wisdom is friends shouldnot discuss religion or politics unless you want to become ex-friends. I see it happening on this web site. We will all vote or not vote for whom we wish. Lets stay friendly and leave the politics out -or for some other venue. By the way, the old timers game and picnic was great. Got to see a lot of people from the past. Some were missing. Hope you all can make it next time. Many thanks to the VFW Post for hosting this great affair. Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 21:07:09 (CDT) To Bill B...First, I didn't vote in 2000, felt that neither candidate especially Gore had the experience we needed to run this country. However, after 9/11, I thank God every day that Bush was our leader, for the strength and perserverance he demonstrated. He showed the world we will survive. Eight months and eleven days was not enough time for the govt to unravel all of the intelligence within a frame-work that didn't allow for access to information all of the data we needed to prevent this horrific attack. Red Hook lost so much with the attack and lives everyday with the memory that the towers no long stand at attention to our little community. Imagine where we would all be today; if Gore had been President. Leaders don;t back down, they attack the problems where they begin; they are not fickle when making decisions and they keep our military defense strong to keep our country safe. I will vote this year and it will be to allow the government thrive again without having to spend a year in transition to another who has no experience for the job. A hypocrite with no proven track record. Missed 38 of 45 Intelligence Committee meetings and married for money twice. I am not married to a party; I am married to ensuring that we never have to live through another 9/11 again. To all stop by the Red Hook FDNY and say thank you to our heroes. There are 25 orphans from our little firehouse. So many missed opportunities from the Clinton years while Clinton was having his affair with Lewinsky; now writing about it for profit. You decide which suits have integrity and which do not. De Bock USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 19:41:01 (CDT) I have a funeral bill for my brother from Redmonds from 1935,the total amount was$150.00.Also John and Lori Burkhart,I had a Joseph Burkhart in my class at Visitation,we walked home from school together,I lived at 174 Coffey St. He lived on Dikeman Street in an apt.What happened to him ? JOHN RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 18:19:40 (CDT) My political two cents plain.....like most Red Hookers my parents were FDR Democrats. In the 2000 election I saw it as a contest between two empty suits.....I DID NOT VOTE FOR PRESIDENT BUSH.....in this election I see the President deserving of four more years......and his opponent's one claim to fame was four months of exceptional military service followed by 19 years in the Senate where Claude Rains had a higher degree of visibility.....an insight into his character is how do stay married for 18 years....then get the marriage annulled......what did Kerry tell his daughters?....were they HINDUS? Bill B <Mainman29@aol.com> Jersey Shore, USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 15:50:37 (CDT) I have to add, I loved Carter because of his personal morals, but he was a weak president! Lou Viegas USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 12:54:35 (CDT) I strongly object to the Chaney-type logic that says a vote for anyone but GWB will cause immediate invasion by the terrorists. Scare tacticts of the lowest type. It might be just the opposite. Hey, vote for your choice, but don't let fear rule. Whoever gets elected, WE WILL SURVIVE! (By the way, I loved Clinton, sleazy parts excepted, and Nixon & Carter, go figure!) Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 12:53:06 (CDT) First i want to extend my prayers to the families of all victims of 9/11 as to this this day they probably mourn. secondly and I know someone will have something smart to say about it but im a new yorker so ask if I care?...hmmmm who do you vote for in november..the current president who admitted to doing coke, the running mate who used to rape women while at war...or this elections token black guy...tough choice..my moneys on the persno i know wont win so i can never say i voted for whoever is elected and screws up the country more. Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, Fl USA - Sunday, September 12, 2004 at 00:33:59 (CDT) DeBock, I totally disagree with you this time. GO KERRY, GO KERRY Mey Juno Beach, Fl USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 23:45:25 (CDT) How can you use 9/11 to promote one candidate over another? I am ashamed that you are a red-hooker. I suppose a year was not enough for Bush to shore our defenses. What makes you think another 4 will help? This is a typical right wing ploy. Oh by the way, you must be proud of Bush and his pals for the way they dodged their duties by the Guard, deferments, etc while John Kerry and I were up to our butts in VC! G. Rockwell Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 23:31:02 (CDT) In our little community we lost at least 15 FireFighters to 9/11 with 15 wives, mothers, fathers and about 45 children. Next time you are in Red Hook stop by to pay Tribute to those "Happy Hookers" who lost their friends and colleagues saving lives. Last week, I was in Pearl Harbor and I saw a Lieutenant in the Air Force and stopped to say Thank You..... Every American should praise our soldiers for defending our Freedom and Protecting us from ever having to live an attack on this soil again. Although Pearl Harbor we lost many; it was an attack against our Military Defense in the least vulnerable location possible; a location that has more military bases than any other state other than California in the World. 9/11 was an attack against our entire society; holding no defense to strike back. We were not prepared; why, because for eight years our President Clinton did little to support a known threat from the Embassy Bombings, to 1993 Bombing at the WTC and the USS Cole. A vote for Kerry will be a guarantee that we will be attacked on this soil again. It is about Trust and Integrity and anyone who believes that Kerry possesses either quality is seriously mistaken. The liberals forgot about 9/11. To all of the Old Red Hookers we should never forget. De Bock USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 23:16:18 (CDT) REDMONDS FH, WHEN MY POPPA PASSED AWAY, MY LITLLE BROTHER MICHAEL ASKED MY MOTHER HOW COME POPPA WAS SLEEPING ON KINGS STREET. MY MOM TOLDS HIM THAT POPPA WAS GOING TO MEET ST. PETER TO OPEN THE GATES OF HEAVEN. SO FOR YEARS, HE CALLED HAROLD REDMOND ST. PETER. JOANN <COGNATAJOJO@AOL.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 22:49:49 (CDT) Hello Louise! Very well said my friend! And to the peple of Red Hook who were hanging with my Love Cheno hello! He told me he met quite a few people who reconised our name and have read some of the postings i or we hav e left I wish I was able to have been there with him and you today Hello from Florida home of the Hurraine! ho[e you all had a great ball game & reunion! Love Lucy Lucy & Cheno Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 21:20:48 (CDT) Hi Lou, my dad passed away in 2000 at the age of 76. I heard alot about the Pioneer, but that was before my time. Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@msn.com> Long Island, NY USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 20:07:42 (CDT) I never saw any thing so sad and heart wrenching as the Tribute for all that were lost at the hands of these animals. I was at work that morning Sept.11,2001 and saw the First Tower in flames and saw the second plane hit. I never ever want to see anything like that again. I sat in front of the TV and cried and couldn't find it in my heart to turn it off. Its true what was said today...a man who loses a wife is a widower, a women who loses her husband is a widow but what do you call parents who lose a child? There is no word for it and for a child who loses a parent or parents is an orphan. Our hearts go out to all the families who lost some loved one that horrible day. As I write this I have a sick feeling in the pit of my stomach. May God Bless America!!!!! Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 19:25:10 (CDT) As I inserted my last note, I read the date and had to add a tribute to all who lost their lives here in New York, In DC and In Pennsylvania due to the scum who changed our lives forever. God grant healing to their friends and family. I lost a few friends and thank God, my two nephews were spared. WE WILL NEVER, EVER FORGET. GOD BLESS AMERICA!! Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 15:29:41 (CDT) Florence, How old was your dad when he passed away? I knew him, but not as well as good old uncle Harold. He and my uncle Harry were great tale spinners! Was the Pioneer theater still around when you were a little girl? It was my favorite hangout. Could stay for hours, often until my mother would come with the matron to drag me out! Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 15:25:19 (CDT) I found your site accidently and just LOVE it. I am a native of what's now called Carroll Gardens, from 1st Place. I gotta tell ya that you cannot take the Brooklyn outta me even though i am long gone. There is no place like it anywhere! Reading brought me home :) Sue susan Lagana <SATellez6611@aol.com> Waldorf, md USA - Saturday, September 11, 2004 at 15:01:47 (CDT) Florence Redmond, I knew Joseph Redmond, as mentioned, my Father did work for Redmond's Funeral Home in Red Hook, he drove the funeral cars also. He also worked on a couple of the boats owned by Joe or John, (not sure which) There was a yacht basin under the old grain elevator at the ft of Clinton St. There also was a man named Joe Moorehof? who rented rooms in Harold's house on Visitation Place, and he also was friendly with or worked for Redmond's, Not sure.He owned a boat called "Black Beauty", a sleek and fast runabout. Redmonds boat was the "Tantrum" I'll never forget those names as I went with my Pop many times when he did repairs aboard them. This was before Red Hook housing or the pool was even in the planning stage. I'll be 75 in November, and I'm a bit of an Historian in the neighborhood. I've been working on an Heritage Trail since my retirement 12 years ago,which I hope to complete sometime next year. It relates to the historic signifigance Red Hook played during the Revolutionary War. I truly believe those happenings during the "Battle Of Brooklyn" saved Washingtons Army, and contributed to the birth of our nation. John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 23:42:58 (CDT) I love hearing all of these stories about the my family. Keep them coming. Does anyone remember my Dad Joseph, my Mom Agnes or perhaps me or my siblings? Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@msn.com> Long Island, NY USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 15:13:16 (CDT) Another Redmond,s Story. As a young man my Father, Harlod Larsen, was a driver for Redmond,s. Dad said he and Harold Redmond went to Westchester County to pick up a person from the Point that had passed away. On the way back the rear door of the hearse swung open and the "basket" fell out. My squeemish father was horrified while Harold smiled and went on with business as usual. Arthur Larsen <ArtLarsen@yahoo.com> Lancaster, PA USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 11:04:55 (CDT) Lou, Tommy Capiello was a childhood friend of my father's. They went to grammar school together. They were very close as kids and Tommy knew my father's family very well. I think he used to stay at my father's house alot. When I was little, Tommy would stop by my house from time to time to see my father. Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@aol.com> Long Island, NY USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 09:52:09 (CDT) Hi John, thanks for tickling my memory, I don't know how I could have forgotten Harold's name, I certainly remember him well after all these 40 or so years! He a terrific guy. He alway spoke of my father, Jack and would say what a hard worker he was. Nice memories... Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Friday, September 10, 2004 at 00:02:17 (CDT) Hi Florence, AS soon as I heard it, I remembered Harold. Yes he was a wonderful gent, always there with a cheery word or a funny story. When I felt down, a visit with Hrold always cheered me up. what a nice guy! Yes, I knew your dad and the others, but Harold was the one I knew best. I guess everyone did. AS fornyour question, I had an Uncle Tom, who is now deceased. He was another character who was always good for a long story and teased the hell out of my uncle Harry. My mom, Antoinette, also had two sisters aunt Mary (Pereira)and aunt Annie (Iengo). Did you know Tom? Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 23:59:19 (CDT) For Lou Viegas, did you have a relative name Tommy Capiello? Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@msn.com> Long Island, NY USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 23:39:19 (CDT) For John Burkard, thank you for saying those wonderful things about my family. That is so nice hear. Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@msn.com> Long Beach, NY USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 23:32:53 (CDT) For Lou Viegas, that talkative gent was my father's Uncle Harold. I am Joseph Redmond's daughter. He was the Funeral Director from the time his father, also Joseph passed away which was in the early '50's, I believe. Uncle Harold passed away in '93. He worked at the Funeral Home until the late '80's when my father retired. He was a very funny man. Everyone loved him. He was a walking history book of Red Hook. My dad passed away in 2000. Did you know him as well? Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@msn.com> Long Island , NY USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 23:31:49 (CDT) My Harold Redmond story......in July '58, my new bride and I were walking past the funeral parlor. Harold was outside and he said, "I heard you got married ....wait here....I have something for you" He came out with a cardboard box about a foot and a half squared......and he flipped it to me I said, "What's this?" Harold with his impish grin said something like..."That is the mortal remains of Pete Johnson.....he's been here for two years and no one has picked him up" my bride passed out Harold was a trip!!!!!!!! a Red Hook character Bill B <Mainman29@aol.com> da Jersey Shore, USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 23:24:16 (CDT) For Lou Viegas, I hope you don't mind my butting in, But couldn't help replying to your question about the talkative Gentleman Redmond whose name you had trouble recalling. That had to be Harold Redmond, he knew just about everyone in the Point as this area was called back then. Yes, he was also quite a story teller, who could make you laugh even at the saddest funerals. When I was youg my Father did odd jobs for the Redmonds that helped him feed his family when times were difficult. I remember helping my Pop paint Harolds house on Visitation Place (though I was not much help) but it was jobs such as these that he and his family generously doled out to the many indigent residents of Red Hook. His wife Mary (or Madeline) was also a wonderful person. Red Hook was indeed a better place because of these people, While they ran a business, they also cared for others. John Burkard,Red Hook USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 19:29:42 (CDT) Hi Florence, which Redmond was your dad? When I was young (I guess just about the time you werre born) I lved on King Street across from the funeral home and used to have some very lively conversations with one of the gents there who was about 50 at the time. I guess age is catching up on me, I cannot recall his first name. If you name them I'll surely remember (it's on the proverbial tip of my tongue) . He was a nice looking slender man, very friendly. He knew my dad (Jack) very well and always had nce things to say about him. I lived in the same house as my Uncle Harry (Capiello)I think it was 104. That was back in the early 60's. Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 17:47:57 (CDT) Yes, that's me. I am 40. I grew up on King St. and my Dad was the funeral director. Who is this? Florence Redmond <FlorenceRJ@msn.com> Long Island , NY USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 13:00:51 (CDT) Hello Everyone. Just a reminder that this Saturday, Sep 11th starting at 11am we will have our (old Timers softball and bq) It is held at the Post on Van Brunt Street, and the game is played in P.S.15's school yard. Everyone is invited. Admission is 15.00 and free for kids... We have a great time, meet alot of Old timers. A great way to spend the day.. Hope alot of people show up.... Thank YOU Peggy Della Porte P.S. If anyone ever played baseball or softball for my Dads team (Jackie Dell) try to come down. let's see if you still got it ! LOL LOL Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@aol.com> Bklyn, N.Y. USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 10:14:46 (CDT) Florence Redmond , Are you and old timer? Are you fortish? Are you the Florence that lived on King Street? Curious Hooker USA - Thursday, September 09, 2004 at 09:35:27 (CDT) Where is the old timers day game being held? Florence Redmond <Florence@msn.com> Long Island, NY USA - Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 23:10:33 (CDT) Hi guys, What are the details on the Old-timers game in Red Hook? I would like to stop by and say hello. Mark of South Brooklyn Network mark <mark@southbrooklyn.net> Brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 06:58:47 (CDT) hi everyone . hope everyone is gonna try to get down to the hook this weekend for the old timers game and barbecue . maybe we can even start planning a reunion for sometime in the winter after the holidays . the last one in the post went so well. there were priceless memories talked about . we must have another with more people this time... see you saturday .... anthony chechilo s.i. , n.y. USA - Wednesday, September 08, 2004 at 06:25:59 (CDT) Yes, Red Hook was in the 6th Ward, but the ward was changed to the 12th Ward later. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 21:36:11 (CDT) Hello This is the Week Old Timers Day Hope you all have a Ball. Like going back in time Eileen Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Tuesday, September 07, 2004 at 12:50:08 (CDT) Hello Bill Sweeney, Your Isaac Skidmore must have been related to the current Skidmore-Owens& Merril NYC Architects. Looks like they were speculating and trying to drive prices down. Red Hook was the 6th ward,not the 12, and in 1848-49,2100 houses were constructed in South Brooklyn, over 1/3rd in Red Hook including Wolcott St.That's over 15 years earlier. Daniel Richards the Erie Basin builder petitioned the city to open 5 new streets and construct the houses. Property values then were beginning to skyrocket as people realized the advantage of living so close to Manhatten, just as they are today in 2004. Best wishes to you and yours, John B. John J. Burkard, red Hook USA - Monday, September 06, 2004 at 21:22:07 (CDT) hey! Alvin had dinner at my house last night. Again... Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> S.I., NY USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 23:08:38 (CDT) Att: Duke, Herry, Natoli (Int'l Calling Card). Are you all the same person??? What are you doing on this page? Scamming?? JoAnne Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 22:52:28 (CDT) Isaac Skidmore, one of the enumerators for the 12th Ward in the 1865 NYS Census, including 22 Wolcott Street, ended his enumeration with the following statement. "This District is composed of unimproved ground, most of it swamp. The inhabitants generally occupy shanties which they themselves have erected. The streets have not as yet been regulated, and the lots, generally, are not surveyed nor fenced in. Wherever fenced lots have been found with permanent improvements thereon, an estimate value is given." Bill Sweeney <suibjne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Sunday, September 05, 2004 at 18:44:22 (CDT) As the 150th anniversary year continues for Visitation Parish, preparations for a mass and Dinner are under way. On Sunday October 17th, at 11 am, there will be a mass at Visitation. It will be followed by Dinner at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. Cocktail hour 3-4 pm dinner 4 - 8. There will be a DJ. The cost is $100 per person. For reservations please contact Tom Sweeney at 718-290-3002 or the Parish secretary at 718-624-1572. Please call before September 19th if you are interested Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Saturday, September 04, 2004 at 07:39:41 (CDT) To my knowlege VanBrunt and Hamilton Avenue was always on land, though a few blocks from the water,but not close enough to float a boat of any kind. The old 76th police pct was located at that intersection but was demolished around 1939 when construction first began on the Brroklyn Battery Tunnel.Could whoever is inquiring of you be more specific? John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Saturday, September 04, 2004 at 00:56:34 (CDT) Does anyone on line remember a houseboat at the intersection of Van Brunt St. and Hamilton Ave? I have someone who is anxious to verify this - Any help would be appreciated. kathy gannalo murphy <murphyklan@aol.com> staten island , ny USA - Friday, September 03, 2004 at 23:50:03 (CDT) Joe - in answer to the krudoff's...I know Mary Jane well. She is living in PA with her two daughters, Debbie & Susan. She also spends alot of time in Florida with her son. She is still a character. As for sylvester, I'm sorry to say he died recently. He leaves behind one son that I know of, two of his other sons passed away years ago! Michele <michelem121@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Friday, September 03, 2004 at 16:00:56 (CDT) Thank you! John... Lucy Fraser/Suarez Brooksville, Fl USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 22:56:52 (CDT) Lucy, I think you said hello to me, hello back, and keep up the good work John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 21:10:06 (CDT) Hello everyone. Please pray for my 22 yr old son. He lives in Florida and just bought a nice little house. I pray he will be safe and his house is not damaged. May God Bless you all. Susan usa, USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 13:34:59 (CDT) Oh my 15 years old? hysterectomy poor little thing I will pray she is alright! And about that 20.00 bucks I am with! Alright already about the dam 20.00! But If anyone wanted to send me twenty bucks I wouldent turn it down! LOL! Yes! God Bless us all with these hurricanes Its a scary thing! People in N.Y. tell me we aint getting it here in Florida but The news people are saying it aint lookin good! I myself have supplies in and am going to my daughters till it passes . we live in a mobile! Stay safe! Love Peace & Happiness to you all! Lucy & Cheno Suarez Fl USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 11:39:13 (CDT) Hello to everyone in red hook and every red hooker abroad. First wanted to say god bless those who will be dealing with hurricane frances this weekend myself included please find somewhere safe to beand dont panic. secondly i been getting a kick out of this person insistant on their 20 bucks.good lord gimme your address and ill send you 20 bucks if it will make you feel better. now a days you can barely put half a tank of gas in your car for that. Thirdly i want to wish reggie's daughter my best as shes only 15 and had a histerectomy this past week..reggie btw lives in red hook and works for the atf building. anyways have a safe labor day weekend and god bless Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> lantana, fl USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 06:33:52 (CDT) Hello Mark! I am so sorry to hear that you are going thru so much ! I pray things will get better! And hi Louise ya need to empty your mail box girl! Hello John ! Susan glad to see some of us are still around besides spammers! Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 05:36:21 (CDT) These jerks are also infesting our email. Even if you know the person it is from, be careful, they figured out a way to use addresses in your own files. Virus scan anything requiring downloading, especially foto's Their getting as bad as the graffitti wackos..... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Thursday, September 02, 2004 at 01:54:25 (CDT) The spammers are back in full force. I'm trying to stay on top of this. Sorry it was like that with the big type. I'm in Massachusetts taking care of my parents. My Dad had a stroke and I have been a little distracted. Sincerely, Mark (The South Brooklyn Network) mark <mark@southbrooklyn.net> Brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 22:17:59 (CDT) YIKES what happened here? I thought it was only me. Glad to know that it is a fluke in the system and not our fault. My eyes couldn't take it all in at once and I shut down too and nothing it was the SAME, hahaha. Please Mark ya gotta do sumthing quik. :^) Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 16:41:57 (CDT) We might be getting old but we can still read the fine print!! Ha Ha!!! :) Susan <usa> USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 14:17:06 (CDT) What happened to site? Opening page now starts with November 2003. Is site being updated? In order to read mail I had to go to "add to this sbn guestbook" in order to see current notes. maggiemc <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 07:25:55 (CDT) Geeeeese! I thought my vision was improving! lol! It was an eye opener for sure! Hello Brooklyn Hello Red Hook! Lucy & Cheno Suarez fl USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 05:33:04 (CDT) Hey, Did someone screw up the guestbook, what's with the super sized print????? John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Wednesday, September 01, 2004 at 02:22:34 (CDT) Hey You, Mike I showed up Monday at Sams and you were nowhere to be found, as for Mario's son Louie at Sam's He handled me with white gloves guess his dad rembered me.As for the kids I heard that there in Jail. Great job you did.What did you do to them teach them a good trade? NUMBERS? Think you were bad with that cheep cigar in your mouth. You owe me Twenty Bucks and Im going to get it.I met some burnt out friends downtown and they are looking out for you. Yea they remember you and they sad this one is on us. Joe Jap USA - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 22:10:17 (CDT) Saturday my girlfriemd and I took a stroll from Boro Hall along Court St. to W 9th. St. Wheeeeeew. Did the neighborhood change. Checked out building where my husband lived on Court and Luqueer when I first met him next to an old bar that now has a closed sign in window. Then we took bus to 5th and 9th. Caught bus across from where Old Peton Diner stood. So much is gone. All the bars,stores etc. The old Dye building where they use to make candy now a condominium. Did not go 13 corners. When I went home and told my husband how his old neighborhood changed that I would take a drive with him one sunday but be prepared as he will not recognize the area at all. Memory wise will be tough. I visioned his mother LIZZIE who always was on Court Street holding court with neighbors and in and out of the stores. We use to call her the Mayor of Court St. I did get misty eyed. It was nice to see how upscaled the area is these days BUT THE GOOD TIMES are no more.I wish my son could have seen those days. He hears all the stories though from his father,Aunts etc. maggiemc <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Monday, August 30, 2004 at 06:13:14 (CDT) Hey Mike: I just talked to Mario's son Louie at Sam's. He said they still have the aluminum baseball bat tucked away behind the front door. Tom K. <kprs@infionline.net> Las Vegas, NV USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 14:01:06 (CDT) joe! You bring my twenty. And your twenty years of child support I've been shelling out for you. I'm bring your kids too! I heard they're more in the neighborhood. I'll be at Patty's if you don't see me at Sam's. M. Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> S.I., NY USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 11:50:02 (CDT) Hey Mike, I will be down town Monday night around eight.Meet me in Sams Pizza Resturant on Court Street. You know down the block from Pattys Pool Hall and the old Ebels ice cream pallor. Don't forget my Twenty. 'YOU BETTER BE THERE' Joe Jap USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 08:35:44 (CDT) Who does not love wine, women, and song, Remains a fool his whole life long. -- Johann Heinrich Voss glucophage glucophage <Hoagy@whitehouse.com> San Diego, Ca USA - Sunday, August 29, 2004 at 01:23:54 (CDT) Hey Mike: I got your back. Let's give everybody a present and drop this chump. Tommy K. -- with the downtown crew <kprs@infionline.net> Lost Wages, NV USA - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 21:00:01 (CDT) Hey guys I hope that $20.00 gets paid after all these years! Is there interest to be paid? Is this for real??? Joe Jap and Mike where did you guys grow up? Let us all know the out come of all this....Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 19:14:48 (CDT) Holy Crap its you Mike You son of a B_ _ _ _ remind me of the kids I can't even count how many I have. I am going to cruse the old neighborhood. I will be looking for you. YOU CAN'T HIDE !!!Although it,s been over 30yrs I'll find You. I want my Twenty bucks..... Joe Jap USA - Saturday, August 28, 2004 at 13:32:47 (CDT) hey Joe! Here I am! Come and get me! You owe me twenty. What are you talking about? And there's a lot of other people looking for you too. I got stuck supporting Cindy with the two kids you left her with. I better not find you. M. Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> S.I., NY USA - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 23:11:52 (CDT) I have been looking for a long time now for that guy who still owes me Twenty dollars. Not only that he riped me off with bad S_ _T. His name is Mike Sulsona from Court Street 1960s (St. Pauls Area) Yea I'm still looking for you Joe Jap Joe Jap <Dinkydau70j@netscape.net> USA - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 22:00:11 (CDT) For Bill Peterson, I tried to contact you via the email address you listed. It was returned twice as undeliverable? Pleas send me one I can use to get through to you. John Burkard, Red Hook <elderchief@yahoo.com> USA - Friday, August 27, 2004 at 03:05:24 (CDT) John, After reading your earlier question, I decided to find your sister and say hello. She is very nice and not very far from where I am living. It sounded like she misses you. Maybe you should give her a call. Take care. Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 16:20:46 (CDT) Hello to all you ole hookers!!1Or Pointers!!! I was recolecting some things from the past that maybe you ole red hook chicks like me may remember...Like bobby pins!Pin curls! Spit curls...ballon dresses,bobby sox ,saddle shoes ,penny loafers,(thats what the older crowd wore! LOL! I wore my hair in a rat nest or beehive,teased hair to the sky! Shaved half eyebrows, black eyeliner (doe eyes!)poured peroxide into my hair and went into the sun or poured lemon juice on and into the sun for that beach girl look!,ponytails the higher up on you head the better! neckerchiefs! poodle shirts, short tight slax! short tight skirts,bulky knit sweaters , cardigan sweaters worn backwards to accentuate the "chest area!" LOL! very pink lipstick bought from willie Pills drug store he would sell you the Coty lipsick samples... Shaggy sweaters, Woolworths necklaces 5 for .99... Woolworth grabags! cool jewelry in them! Many treasures to be found there! sneakers when they were called that! Easter clothes remeber getting dressed up for the day head to toe! this ones for Mo ... Hot cross buns!!!...hula hoops i could spin 9 at one time ... tops... bird whistles made of leather that were in the shape of a half moon! coconut marshmellows from williums...Cheap Charlies around Union St. Barbarios pastrys MMMMMMM! Pinale sandwiches, really good Calzones!walking accross the bridge over highway to go to 142s...parades bazaars from Visitation Church, The dances there too! Cyo club...Father Devita that would even take us non catolics to the movies ... Father Fox my beloved priest from CHRIST CHAPEL...The stairs below the stadium(Lovers lane!)and the drinking place! Coffee Park Lady Liberty White rocks And I remember MY CHENOOOOOOOOOOOO! Just trying to get you guys motivated again since its been kinda boring on the site lately ! Shake the lead out guys! Love Yas! Lucy Lucy Fraser/Suarez fl USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 14:34:47 (CDT) Mr. Bill Sweeney, my home is in Chesapeake, VA. A few times I met a Mr. Sweeney while doing some genealogical research at a LDS site in Chesapeake. Are you the same Mr. Sweeney who permitted me to use the research materials stored at that facility? Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen , NJ USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 12:28:33 (CDT) John, I haven't had the pleasure of getting to know very many folks in Aberdeen. Recently, I relocated from Virginia. When I left Brooklyn to join the United States Navy in 1975, I took up residence in VA after being stationed there in 1977. Current events have drawn me back to the northeast. John I am curious how old you are? I am 46--soon to be 47. My mind isn't clear on whether I know you or not. Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 12:20:52 (CDT) John, I haven't had the pleasure of getting to know very many folks in Aberdeen. Recently, I relocated from Virginia. When I left Brooklyn to join the United States Navy in 1975, I took up residence in VA after being stationed there in 1977. Current events have drawn me back to the northeast. John I am curious how old you are? I am 46--soon to be 47. My mind isn't clear on whether I know you or not. Bill Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 12:20:40 (CDT) Bill Peterson, sorry, forgot to add her name is Bartoletti, her husband Joe (real nice guy) passed away just last year. John Burkard Red Hook, USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 10:27:06 (CDT) Bill Peterson, was wondering if you knew my sister, Betty? She also lives in Aberdeen, N. J. I realize it's a big place, but just wondering. She lives on Edinburgh Court John Burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> Red Hook, USA - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 10:25:08 (CDT) Hallo! I´m not from Red Hook, but I like Brooklyn. Because the man of my dreams Peter Steele lives here ;o). Peter, you are not alone, here in Germany is a woman who thinks of you every day. And for the future I wish you so much luck, not the pain you feel in the past. Greetings to your cat. Vanessa <Vampiria666@gmx.de> Soest, NRW Germany - Thursday, August 26, 2004 at 05:02:33 (CDT) My name is Bill Peterson; one of the many Peterson's from Red Hook. Just wanted to say hello to all family and friends visiting this site. Hope to hear from you soon. Thanks Kenny, CG, and Ralphie for the Hospitality at Sal's birthday party. Thank you Peggy Del for providing the site address. wwr Bill Bill Peterson <sifu00@cox.net> Aberdeen , NJ USA - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 23:32:08 (CDT) As the 150th anniversary year continues for Visitation Parish, preparations for a mass and Dinner are under way. On Sunday October 17th, at 11 am, there will be a mass at Visitation. It will be followed by Dinner at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. Cocktail hour 3-4 pm dinner 4 - 8. There will be a DJ. The cost is $100 per person. For reservations please contact Tom Sweeney at 718-290-3002 or the Parish secretary at 718-624-1572. Please call before September 19th if you are interested Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 19:04:51 (CDT) Hello, Old Hookers I stumbled upon this site with my mother Patsy Meyer, My dad was Joe Meyer they both lived on Wolcott St. My family left The Hook in 1965 for Long Island I am the youngest of 6 children. I have heard so many wonderful stories about Redhook, I just wanted to drop a line to see if any one remembers my dad? My brother George married Margret Murphy who is the daughter of Michael Murphy and Marianne Hunt, May and Joe Murphy's grand daughter.(great family) Two famlies that came from the hook are now related my mothers grand children were May Murphys great grand children, May's mother and my grand mother both came from county Mayo in Ireland, some how it really is a small world. Please contact me via email if you knew my dad, he was a character, and my mother Patsy say's hello to all... Patty Meyer Cabble <Happiwon@aol.com> Holbrook, NY USA - Wednesday, August 25, 2004 at 12:59:39 (CDT) I think i met you in colledge. Remeber UPEN? Natali. International calling cards <miami@hotmail.com> NY, NY USA - Tuesday, August 24, 2004 at 10:18:56 (CDT) Hi John, i remember two burkharts from coffey st that lived near eddie donohue and danny melton. I think one was behind me at visitation and one(maybe Gary) was in my sister Ann Marie's class. Is there a brewery now in Red hook and could you describe it, and somewhere i thought there was a trolley museum? I did see the water taxi at the wall st pier. I used to go to noon service at Trinity church and then have lunch with Alexander Hamilton when i worked on wall st. in the early 70's. Slainte, ed murphy ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> carthage, ny USA - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 15:08:20 (CDT) I guess that is what happens when you come home from the pub and try to voice your opinion. It is Bill from Great Britain Bill Great Britain - Sunday, August 22, 2004 at 03:48:02 (CDT) Eileen my late brother Gerald Fraser was stationed on the Intrepid too!!!Just before as he said thaey put it in Moth Balls! Small world huh? Love YA ! Lucy Lucy Fraser/Suarez USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 20:57:52 (CDT) To Spiderman : I grew up with Harold (Hammy) and his brothers Albert, Eddie Biagini in Red Hook and I hope this so called spiderman can back up what he says about Harold's death in the Gulf of Mexico. If this is a joke I do not find it at all funny Bill Great Britian - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 18:34:54 (CDT) Boy O Boy You Know you are getting Old My Husnand Put The Intrepid Out Of Sevice in 1974 He had been stationed on the Intrepid from 1970 to 1974.We lived in Rhode Island. Many a Cold, Cold Day we were at the Pier to welcome the Intrepid Home. It was nice as we were still able to get down to Red Hook. That was a Happy time for us. The Intrepid has so much History. I would like to get the two day boat pass like John Burkard did. It sounds like a real enjoyable experience. Have a nice day. Eileen Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen @AOL.Com> USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 15:48:51 (CDT) To Mr Ed Murphy & Family, I did something similar, but Red Hook Resident style. I boarded the new water taxi operating from the foot of Vanbrunt Street and bought a 20 dollar two day hop on/hop off ticket. The first day I visited the Intrepid Air/Space Museum. Then sailed down the Hudson to Chelsea Piers, then on to sightseeing through Greenwich Village. I then sailed to Wall Street Financiual Center. From that point I hopped aboard again and went to Wall Street visiting Trinity Church and the Stock Exchange and did some sightseeing. Continuing I sailed to 34 Street for some more city viewing. Then back home to Red Hook in the evening. Next day I just did a leiserly sightseeing sail around those same points the Satue of Liberty and Governors Island without dis-embarking, and took many photos before sailing back home to dear old Red Hook. If you can, Try it some time it was really great....And yes, there is a lot of good things happening in Red Hook, including Luxury housing and also affordable housing for the hard working people. We also have a few new waterfront parks and gardens, and more on the way. But You will not see them from the high speed ferries that ply the waterways way out in the middle of New York Bay, and you will not need binoculars either using the New York Water Taxi Service I speak about....Regards John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 03:43:07 (CDT) Hi everyone, we took the kids on one of the high speed ferries from the bay shore area of jersey to ny. It was neet to see the new pier at the end of i think it was conover st. maybe not. i could see evidence of some new lif e along the docks. the kids couldn't believe we used to swim off from those piers. ed murphy ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> carthage, ny USA - Friday, August 20, 2004 at 19:44:30 (CDT) That shows you my mind is going!!!!!!! Susan <pompom56@alltel.net> king, NC USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 13:32:16 (CDT) SORRY!!!! REDHOOK!!!!!!! Susan <pompom56@alltel.net> king, NC USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 13:31:18 (CDT) Does anyone have any pictures of groups of people in the late 20's,through early 50's. People who lived in Headrook maybe that gathered around, hanging out, or so forth. My mom would like to have some pictures of her past. Please email me if you have any. Thanks to all. Susan <pompom56@alltel.net> king, NC USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 13:30:21 (CDT) Do any of you remember that guy Harold (hammy) Biagini? Well anyway, I don't think he didn't survive that Storm! I heard he was found floating on part of his house in the Gulf of Mexico. Rumor has it that he was half eatten by Sharks!!! I'll try to get more info on this story. Yours truely, Spiderman! Spiderman! <PeterParkerr@aol.com> Ft.Myers, FL. USA - Thursday, August 19, 2004 at 13:09:43 (CDT) Cowhey's brings back some memories since they delt with Grogan's Hardware & Ship Supplies on Van Brunt St. where I worked for about 9 years. We are supplied Farrington Iron Works, Ardell Marine, Banks Ship Rigging, Monti Marine and so many others. By the way we finally got power back after 4 days here in Florida. Hurricane Charley struck us at night and caused much devastation. It was a mess with trees falling all over the place striking houses and anything in their path. Very scarce was ice, batteries, gas, lantern fuel etc. We were fortunate considering the hell that thousands of others went through. Many are still without power and believe me its pure misery. We continue to pray for all those that were less fortunate than us. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 22:36:19 (CDT) hi; de bock thanks for a reply as for your inquiry about cowhey"s marine supply that was on the corners of van brunt & beard st"s i worked there in 50 & 51 i can"t remember domonick"s last name we just called him domo he ran the business for mr. cowhey who had a daughter named marilyn, by the way i was"nt married then ha ha ...i do"nt recall a walter or charlie there at that time. perhaps you may recall hooky quinn, tommy larson, joe skibo, billy strype, these are soom of the ones i remember working while i was there, maybe somebody remembers walter valentine, he and i worked together quite abit for different ship repair co"s that were scattered all over s. bklyn,& greenpoint, etc. lee payne n.c. USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 19:28:31 (CDT) As the 150th anniversary year continues for Visitation Parish, preparations for a mass and Dinner are under way. On Sunday October 17th, at 11 am, there will be a mass at Visitation. It will be followed by Dinner at the Immaculate Conception Center in Douglaston, Queens. Cocktail hour 3-4 pm dinner 4 - 8. There will be a DJ. The cost is $100 per person. For reservations please contact Tom Sweeney at 718-290-3002 or the Parish secretary at 718-624-1572. Please call before September 19th if you are interested. Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 18:01:39 (CDT) Happy Birthday Kim!!! Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 16:12:28 (CDT) Arthur Harrold; I live in the 1st pct in suffolk county since 1981. I moved out of the hook after graduation in '55, No i don't know the people you mentioned. Next time you talk to your brother give him my regards, I don't know if he'll remember me,if i'm not mistaken your brother had a round face & blond hair. I lived in the projects on Clinton Street accross from the Clinton theatre which i understand is gone now. Thanks for keeping in touch. J. Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> West Babylon, NY USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 12:06:35 (CDT) Thank you Marilyn, Kathy, John Perna, etc for emailing me. I am so interested about my family background. My momma thanks you too. Susan <pompom56@alltel.net> king, NC USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 11:35:59 (CDT) Thanks for always remembering Uncle John. Tell everyone I said hello. Kimberly Ustick-Soldo <peridotbabe@optonline.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 07:26:47 (CDT) happy birthday kim and many more. uncle inch vorm USA - Wednesday, August 18, 2004 at 07:05:25 (CDT) Just a quick hello and welcome to Linda and Frank - whom I had the pleasure of meeting today at work. Hope you enjoy going back in time and meeting up with some old and new friends. Enjoy! See you at the Chateau................... Kathy Gannalo Murphy <MurphyKlan@aol.com> Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 22:51:43 (CDT) John Randazzo, Harold is my older brother he retired from Merrill Lynch and is living in Pennsylvania. I was Sergeant in the Suffolk County P.D. 1st. Pct for 14 years, retired in 1988. My brother-inlaw Anthony "Tony" DeMaggio was in the same year as my brother, he and some friends had a social club on I believe it was Clinton Street at Hamilton Avenue. My cousins husband Tommy Amundsen was also in that year, did you know either of them? Arthur Larsen <ArtLarsen@yahoo.com> Lancaster, PA USA - Tuesday, August 17, 2004 at 10:26:23 (CDT) Hi, my mom grew up in Brooklyn, Van Brunt, Red hook, and was wondering if anyone knew her (Helen Weber). I'm trying to find info on her father. Joseph Weber aka Isbell married Emily Gless. My aunt is pasted now (name-Thelma Moran-Husband Charlie Moran(Irish). Has anyone heard of these people. And last names Spain and Payne. Thanks Susan <pompom56@alltel.net> king, nc USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 23:22:54 (CDT) MaggieMC, SI, thanks for the input, but the situation seems to have worked itself out, appreciate the thought, John... John Burkard, Red Hook <elderchief@yahoo.com> USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 21:07:41 (CDT) Arthur Larsen; No I'm not related to Randy Randazzo. But I had a Harold Larsen in my graduation class are you related to him? I remember when you were sent to PS 27 that was either in '53 or '54. John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> W. Babylon, NY USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 17:46:10 (CDT) John Randazzo, I was in the P.S. 27 Class of 1957. After they stopped the seventh and eigth grades in P.S. 30 we "Pointers" had to cross Coffey Park for two years. Jonh, Are you related to Gaspar "Randy" Randazzo the jewler from Babylon? Arthur Larsen <ArtLarsen@yahoo.com> Lancaster, PA USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 15:30:39 (CDT) Hi everybody, I just want to say Ms.De Bock has the right idea. Lots of people are wiped out down here,so if you can afford to help, please contact THE RED CROSS or any relief oganization you know of and help in any way you can,food clothing or money will go a long long way. Thanks Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 11:49:59 (CDT) Hi John B I sent you an email from my work email and I also added you to my address book on my aol email. Talk to you soon. And hi to all.. Betty Butler USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 10:05:39 (CDT) to the people who are trying to write to each other. CHECK YOUR JUNK MAIL FIRST. Their address's may be going there first since you dont have them in your CONTACTS List. Then SAVE NAME of people you want to get in contact witH AFTER READING JUNK MAIL FIRST. This happens a lot. People forget to open files . Hope this helps some of you. maggiemc <maggioemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 05:50:28 (CDT) For Betty (Elizabeth) Butler. I tried to email you with info at Bright445@aol.com 3 times, and it was returned each time with a message, your address was not accepting mail from my address? I cannot say what the problem is, perhaps you should use another address, or try mailing me. Sorry.... John J. Burkard, Red Hook <elderchief@yahoo.com> USA - Monday, August 16, 2004 at 01:54:48 (CDT) Mike C. Harry so glad you are ok and God Bless all of you that have been effected by Charlie.... I pray all will be well with you soon...My Prayersare with you ! Keep the faith! Lucy Fraser /Suarez Fl USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 22:57:50 (CDT) From Fort Myers Fl. It is not very good down here right now (GOOD Bye Charley and I hope you never return) Harry I have been in touch with Howie and your cousin Frank. They are both OK. Frank has no electric power or phone service yet. We just had our power & phone return on Sunday night at 7PM. Will talk to you soon. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 19:17:58 (CDT) To the person who criticized "RED HOOK" let me remind "YOU" many, many of "US" people who stayed in Red Hook could only stay there until it started to look like war time Europe. Visitaion School closed down, Pioneer movies gone, all our wonderful stores on Richard St., VanBrunt St., Conover St. and all the other stores in Red Hook most of them had to leave as well. Now for the reason why Red Hook went down hill was because a lot of the "MONEY HUNGRY" landlords where starting to raise the rents and putting in a lot of "UNDESIRABLE PEOPLE" Which in turn started the tearing down of the Red Hook pool, Coffey Park, & beating up the Priest from Visitation Church. Let me add these landlords lived in Red Hook generations, they weren't satisfied with the rents they were receiving from us so if we had to give them an increase we may as well look else where. WHAT WAS LEFT OF OUR BEAUTIFUL,BEAUTIFUL REDHOOK!!!! I admire the Ross's, Amadolos, Melton's, Grahams, Sweeney's, & many of the wonderful old timers that are still there. Too you, I salute you for keeping Red Hook alive which enables us to write into this site. I was down Red Hook last year to visit some of my friends and I have too say the best canoli's come from Court St. now, thank God Nick's is still there with his sandwich's, so these GREAT PEOPLE all stayed in good ole' RED HOOK & they carry a little peice of each one of us who left in their memory and speech. I lvied on Dikeman St. all my life, my sister still resides in Red Hook. I have a neice that still lives there and MANY, MANY GOOD FRIENDS!!!! To all you people who are picking up Red Hook I say "GOD BLESS YOU" our bodies may be gone but our spirits still live on. I'm proud to say to this day that I come from Red Hook & I am 69 yrs. old & believe it or not although I'm over 400 miles away from Red Hook the girl up the road from me also comes from Red Hook, so it goes to show you that US RED HOOKERS all stick together we find each other ALL OVER the MAP. Pat (Greeley)Schubert <punkygirl312@msn.com> Front Royal, va USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 18:46:38 (CDT) Lee Payne...Did you know Cowheys Marine Supplies Walter and Charlie? I know they delt with Banks quite often. De Bock palm beach, FL USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 16:36:05 (CDT) sure would like to know if there are any old ship-riggers that worked around the hook in the 50"s maybe at banks ship rigging on the corners of van brunt st. & verona st. or maybe for louie weiss who ran a business out of the back of a bar & grill on beard st. across from the sugar house.....thanks lee payne <leepayne1@earthlink.com> boonville, n.c. USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 15:34:06 (CDT) Hi John Burkhard, I haven't gotten any email from you. You can try again. Betty Butler <bright445@aol.com> Farmingdale, NY USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 15:24:18 (CDT) To all Red Hookers; now living on the South West Coast of Florida; hoping you survived the devastation of the storm. To all other Red Hookers and all visiting this site help now through donations to the American Red Cross. Even $1 will help in this massive effort to help those homeless families. 800-HELP-NOW. Many who posted on this site live in Fort Meyers and many of the surrounding areas that were struck. They need every bit of support we can provide. Our prayers and thoughts are with them. De Bock Palm Beach, FL USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 10:19:39 (CDT) Hi everyone. Things are a mess here.My family is fine. Power is still out in many places. My power was out for 26 hours,and I'm one of the lucky ones. Phone lines are down too. Still haven't gotten in touch with Mike Coughlin ,Howie Graves and my cousin Mary-Lynne,who all live in Cape Coral ,which was WACKED HARD by Charley. Trying to reach Ed and Margaret Donahue also,they live in Englewood,which is very close to PUNTA GORDA which, most of you know, was pretty much wiped out. If any relatives have heard from them please e-mail me or reply on this site. Thanks Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 10:08:59 (CDT) For Betty (Elizabeth) Butler I replied to your question via your email address and it was refused. Probably you are worried about virus's. I forwarded it again with my name on it. It's safe to open, but I don't want to reply over the SBN, John Burkard..... John Burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> USA - Sunday, August 15, 2004 at 01:04:20 (CDT) Hi! Friends ! We made it thru Charlie with no problems Thankfully! It was headed our way then it turned unfortunite for the people below us & to the East! I hope it isent as bad as they predict it may be life wise! Safe & Sound here! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez Fl USA - Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 18:02:01 (CDT) TO ALL FORMER RED HOOKERS LIVING IN FLORIDA. I pray you all made it safely through Hurrican Charley. LOLLY Lolly (Karen) Cox Slusser <KarenS52@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 07:44:51 (CDT) TO ALL OUR FORMER RED HOOKERS LIVING IN FLORIDA. I pray you all made it safely through Hurricane Charley. Lolly (Karen) Cox Slusser <KarenS52@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Saturday, August 14, 2004 at 07:30:03 (CDT) Hi, this is to John Burkart...Do you work at Farmingdale State University.. Probably not..just thought I would ask..Have a good day..and hello to all you Red Hookers...It was fun at the reunion..thank you Anthony Chic...and Joe Pop it was good seeing you..I have your phone number..I will call... Betty (Elizabeth) Butler DiMuro <bright445@aol.com> Farmingdale, ny USA - Friday, August 13, 2004 at 23:38:09 (CDT) Thanks for the info Louise. When we lived on Conover St. we had Sylvester over with his wife Teresa (a nice girl) and the kids. It was a shame when they lost their daughter due to a fire mishap. Here's hoping that someone will come forward with info about the other Red Hooker's mentioned. By the way Mr. Sweeney the picture of Coffey St. didn't come through to me. Can you possibly try again. Thanks. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Friday, August 13, 2004 at 11:47:20 (CDT) Hi Joe you asked about Sylvester Kruithoff. Well the last time we saw him we were on a bus in Staten Island and he was in front of a store on Bay Street.He use to hang out with my husbands brother Tito who married Ethel Huchinson from Conover St. We looked for him again but never saw him again. That was a few years back. We often wonder about Winnie and her brother Gilbert. Maybe somebody on this site has some more info on all these people you mentioned. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 19:44:04 (CDT) hello everyone. i didn't grow up in redhook, i lived on smith st near butler.. i went to st paul's school. there is a web site called www.brooklynpix.com. some of the photos date back to the early 1900's. hope you like the site. joanie... joanie abarno hernandez <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 19:36:40 (CDT) Hi Bill Thanks BUT never got it...Please try again! send to lucyfraser@msn.com Lucy Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 19:13:31 (CDT) I just sent a copy of a picture of possibly 172 174 176 178 180 182, to E. Melton, Lucy Fraser, and Joe Buonacore. There are several people in the picture. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 11:43:53 (CDT) Mr. Sweeney, I also would appreciate a copy of the picture taken on Coffey St. since I used to live on that block Thanks. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 09:54:28 (CDT) Bill Sweeney please send me a copy too of that photo from coffee St. My cousins and Aunt & Uncle lived around there maybe I can help solve the mystery ! lucyfraser@msn.com Lucy Fraser /Suarez Fl USA - Thursday, August 12, 2004 at 07:34:42 (CDT) Bill Sweeney- Send me a copy of that picture on Coffey St. I belive it could be of my family & the Ramseys. Once I see it I will confirm it. E. Melton <Mel52033@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 21:16:50 (CDT) Does anyone know whatever happened to the Kruithoff's? I used to work with Sylvester at Grogan's Hardware on Van Brunt St. and he was some character. I believe he had a sister Mary Jane? What about the Driscoll's? There was Tommy, Billy and their sister Eileen. And also the Gilbert's? There was Winnie, Joey and Harpo. There are many names that I recall from the Hook that are not mentioned at any of the reunions. Makes one wonder if they all moved far away or may no longer be with us, or perhaps just don't want to bother. Thanks in advance for any info. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 21:14:11 (CDT) Hey Herman!!!!! Sounds like we missed a great party! Things are lonely in the state of Florida right now! My man is in Brooklyn around Gerritsen Beach area....Waiting to be called on the work list! We need to hit a lotto really soon!And the sunny state of Florida is hot and damp lately! Hey glad to hear from you hello to your girlfriend too! Lucy Fraser /Suarez Fl. USA - Wednesday, August 11, 2004 at 08:17:15 (CDT) Bill Sweeney, Please send the Coffey St photo to me. I grew up on Coffey St and I will try to ID the people and the address. Kevin Cox Kevin Cox <johnking83@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 22:55:08 (CDT) Bill Sweeney, my address didn't show up in the first post sent to you. It's elderchief@yahoo.com Thanks, JOhn Burkard John J. Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 22:40:18 (CDT) Bill Sweeney, would like to see that photo. I've heard of the book, but cannot get a copy. Scan to the email address given, and I will try to identify the location for you. I've lived on Coffey Street for over 45 years. One way or another I'll get back to you. Regards, John J. Burkard, Red Hook <elderchief@yahoo.com> USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 22:37:45 (CDT) Looking for PS 27 class of '55. Love this site it brings back alot of memories. John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> W. Babylon, NY USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 20:54:28 (CDT) I have had a book "Brooklyn and how it got that way". I went through it earlier and founs a picture that is supposed to be Coffee Street. No address given.There are 4 people sitting on the first stoop, and 3 people sitting on lawn chairs in front of the house. The 2nd house has what appears to be an elderly grey haired woman sitting on the stoop. Between the two houses, outside the picket fence is a male who appears to be in his early 20s. I know that I cannot put this picture on this site, but I will scan it if someone from Coffey Street would like to see it. Possibly they can recognize the people in the picture. Personall I would like to know what the addresses of the houses are. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 20:42:55 (CDT) Looking for all Zaralban's! Any more out there! Laura Zaralban <tazmom60@aol.com> Palm Harbor , Fl USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 17:47:00 (CDT) HI to all REDHOOK people TINY GEORGE PATTY LUCY CHENO SAMMY AND PAT AND ALL others that i know from the past well just came back from a LATIN FESTIVAL here in the hudson vally in KINGSTON NY. All kinds of P.R. FOOD and danceing going on down by the roundout creek of the hudson river. George and Patty you should have been there you would of had a ball people all over the place in there boats listening to the 10 bands they had there, salsa ,meringue good old sounds ,maybe next time time you guys can come up river and join me in the festival.I hope all is well down the hook and every body is doing fine .Lucy hows it going in the sunny state of FLORIDA how is my man CHENO doing?have NOT be on the site in a long time you will see my email has changed.well thats all for now later. HERMAN RIVERA its bikerminio@earthlink.net Herman Rivera <Bikerminio@earthlink.net> Olivebridge, NY USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 17:04:29 (CDT) HI to all REDHOOK people TINY GEORGE PATTY LUCY CHENO SAMMY AND PAT AND ALL others that i know from the past well just came back from a LATIN FESTIVAL here in the hudson vally in KINGSTON NY. All kinds of P.R. FOOD and danceing going on down by the roundout creek of the hudson river. George and Patty you should have been there you would of had a ball people all over the place in there boats listening to the 10 bands they had there, salsa ,meringue good old sounds ,maybe next time time you guys can come up river and join me in the festival.I hope all is well down the hook and every body is doing fine .Lucy hows it going in the sunny state of FLORIDA how is my man CHENO doing?have NOT be on the site in a long time you will see my email has changed.well thats all for now later. HERMAN RIVERA Herman Rivera <Bikerminio@earthlink.net> Olivebridge, NY USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 17:02:14 (CDT) Hey DeBock...Peace!!! BIG SMILE!!! Lucy Fraser/Suarez Fl USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 13:28:38 (CDT) Thanks for your reply De Bock. It certainly is amazing that Manny is still with us and God bless her. I guess it wasn't the same after Tessie died since I believe she was the dominate one. I recall she had a daughter who was a nun. Everyone in that store was always cordial and kind when you went in there, a definitive family run business. Although I'm not related to them I did have relatives in the Hook. My grandmother was Mom Buonocore nee Avisato, who owned Mom's Bar on Conover St. She was one of a kind. Also my father Joe's brothers Louis, Ralph (Bunny), Patty and their families lived there. It was once a family affair down the Hook where, as you said, was a safe place without drugs and turmoil. I miss it. If you ever get a chance give Manny my regards since she should remember my father too who also passed away. Thanks. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Tuesday, August 10, 2004 at 11:02:50 (CDT) Joe, The woman in the black dress was Manny and she is the oldest of the Buonocore family and she is the oldest surviving of the family. Rose is still alive as well. Rose and Dunette were designers for Bergdorf Goodman and retired when they all decided to move to FL. I was a teenager then and remember visiting and Jimmy, Al, Rose, Manny and Dunette, moved after Tessie past away in Brooklyn. Shortly, thereafter, I visited them in Boca, they made a wonderful dinner for me and my friend when I was down there on a spring break from college. Al was the first to pass away only a year after they moved. What a wonderful family they were and still are. We received a Christmas card from Manny and Rose this year as we have since they left. Are you related to them? I have a good friend from Red Hook that lives now in Juno Beach, Marie Valenti and her mother I think was a Buonocore. Her name was Milly. Anyway, everybody on this site mis-interpreted the message I was trying to convey about the transition years of Red Hook. By the way to all, I never felt unsafe in Red Hook and grew up there during the years of its downward transition. We never had cars stolen or vandalized nor did anyone ever both us. Although, the drugs were widespread and many that I went to school with have died, it was because of their own lack of respect for themselves to get wrapped up in the cycle of drugs and alcohol. It is sad and my hearts go out to them. I recall about two years ago donating pcs to the Red Hook Community Justice Center from my corporation and speaking to a group of teens about how WE are not and DO Not need to be a product of our environment. Everyone has the ability to reach the stars...all it takes is believing in yourself and not following the crowd, hardwork and strong perserverance to overcome the obstacles of life. The bright side of star search if you reach high enough you will at least make it halfway. Trying and not succeeding is better than not trying at all. Look at the Buonocore's building the family grocery store; stayed and then returned in their golden years to the wonderful sunny Florida; but although they loved Florida; the Buonocore's always miss Red Hook. De Bock Palm Beach, FL USA - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 19:38:02 (CDT) I would like to share with you all a great web-site honoring a brave young man.www.andyhoughton.org. Gilbert Gilbert brooklyn, ny USA - Monday, August 09, 2004 at 13:13:43 (CDT) De Bock, thanks for your memories of Red Hook. I used to shop at Buonocore's Grocery store and also bought my Christmas Tree there every year. I had heard that Tessie died years ago but I wondered whatever happened to her brother Al (Ally)? Is Rose the little lady with the smiling face who always wore the black dress? I still have a souvenir bottle opener from the store with Al's name and address on it, 395 Van Brunt St. Those were the days. Joe Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 21:18:35 (CDT) It’s amazing. I’ve been able to locate 34 of my classmates who graduated PS30 in 1953. Now I’m trying to locate the women who married and changed their name. If you know anyone with the following family names, please e-mail me at frank_campagna@yahoo.com. Thank you very much……. Acocella........ Angelesano........ Angelo........ Benadetto........ Callahan........ Chevalier........ Coardes........ Codelia ........ Deutsch ........ Dorman........ Jeffers........ Jenkins........ Knight........ Mitchell........ O’Connor........ Pugliese........ Ross........ Ruiz........ Sojak ........ Sorenson........ Stanger........ Sterler........ Taylor ........ Weems........ Cassidy........ Caramico........ Green........ Harned........ Haymes........ Kenney........ Lamia........ Loschiavo........ Mayhew........ Mitchell........ Montalvo........ Morris........ Pils........ Sommovigo........ Spand........ Torres........ Watson. Francis Campagna <frank_campagna@yahoo.com> Garden City, NY USA - Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 15:51:12 (CDT) To all of Veterans of War; who write on this site and across this nation; Thank you for defending Freedom and Liberty across the World. For Iraq; is no different a war than World War II; same circumstance; ruthless dictator; different times. We must stand behind our government today in it's strategy to eliminate the source of terror abroad so that this great nation does not leave our next generation on the Battlefield of Terror and Fear across the US. If we don't tackle this issue but bringing those uncivilized views down; where it starts; we will lose our own freedoms and liberties across this country due to the threats that these terrorist acts present. For if we do not educate those abroad of right and wrong; this great country of ours will become the Battleground of the future generations to come. Lady Liberty for all she stands for at the entrance to NY Harbor is one of primary targets of those abroad. For she is the single element of what this nation is founded upon the values and principles of our Constitution. Stand behind your President; the military action necessary to protect and defend a safe and prosperous America. To bring back the sense of community as it was yesterday...Pop's Hot Dog Truck, Hyers Ice Cream Parlour, Morriseys (Mary and John) candy store, Alley's (Jim, Tessie, Ally, Rose, Dunette, Manny) Grocery store, Pappalardo's Dry Cleaners, The A&P....The Good Old Days of Red Hook. By the way, Rose and Manny Buonocore are alive and living in Boca Raton, FL. By the way J. Burkhard, the Memorial is spectacular in DC and brings with it a sense of gratitude to all of those who served before us to ensure that races were not discrimated against due to religious beliefs. To all of those who wrote with feelings that I was presenting negative thoughts to the Red Hookers that left during the days of recession; I was not; just providing my thoughts. I am not a Red Hooker that never left as I travelled globe; lived the suburban life; but the Hook is one beautiful place filled was filled with many great people from generations past and will never see a downturn again because future recognizes the value of the greatness of Red Hook. To all, Quality of Life; is not where we will; it is how we live and what lives inside ourselves. De Bock Palm Beach, FL USA - Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 08:21:20 (CDT) Hey all "hookers" just checking back in here. I loved reading everyones stories and memories and yes our basement got flooded bad I just remember thinking did my presents get soaked?...lol.daddy just got your message. we did have some good times back in the days huh? I feel so old when i think how good us kids had it growing up and how much more fun we had than the kids today. we used to steal the cable ropes from the telephone guys to play double dutch, have a mass tag game on like three blocks with around 20 kids, mother may I?, skelsies, hopscotch, red light green light 123. the ice cream man coming and everyone got a cone with sprinkles. The streets were covered with ash and garbage after the fireworks on the 4th. I remember sam the mailman and how we used to take his rubber bands every day. remember the fire on pioneer street in Orlandos building?. r.i.p to the little baby that died. red hook pool! how many times did we jump the fence at night for a swim? such simple stuff you wish you can have back for just one day huh?. like going to defontes for fresh mozzerella or just sitting on the phone on the corner doing nothing but not wanting to leave cause you were afraid of missing something. remember when Jackies brother (think they called him the sarge) opened the johnny pump on van brunt and took a bath with car wax? oh lord i could go on and on but I must go I'll check back with you all again. god bless Nicole <Nikncarlo@aol.com> Lantana, fl USA - Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 04:50:17 (CDT) Hey Nicole, you brought back a very vivid memory when you mentioned the flooding on Pioneer Street! I remember going into the lower level of my sister-in law Ronnie's house and seeing all the stuff floating around. Of course, being about 9 or 10 at the time, I loved it! I just wanted to dive in. Indoor Red Hook pool! I never forgot that. In my adult life, I had a few flooded basements and believe me, it wasn't as much fun! Thanks for the memories. My dear Sis-in law (Ronnie) and brother (Peter) are gone now, but the fond memories linger forever. Best regards, Lou Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY Nassau - Sunday, August 08, 2004 at 00:49:15 (CDT) This months VFW magazine has an article regarding the new World War Two Memorial dedication in Washington DC last May. A quote from one of the Vets who attended the ceremony was highlighted in the story. It said, "FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS, THIS IS A GREAT MEMORIAL. PEOPLE OF ALL AGES CAN COME HERE AND UNDERSTAND WHAT HAPPENED 60 YEARS AGO." - It was by Louis Dellaporte, Post 5195, in Red Hook. an ironic but fitting tribute to Lou who, was only recently laid to rest himself. May he rest in peace.... John J. Burkard, Red Hook USA - Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 21:55:22 (CDT) I stumbled upon this site and started reading the ads here and noticed my dad posted a message or two. I am Matthew Martino's oldest daughter and while I may not be as old as some of the people posting messages here my memories of Red Hook are still just as fond. I remember growing up on Pioneer street and had a blast. our old neighbor Dottie was a sweetheart and John and Michaels mom used to always bring over chocolate strawberries...I remember the nosy ladies on the block who will remain nameless but hello to them just the same. We had so much fun in the summer with the block parties and opening the johnny pumps..driving the older people nuts!.Missing grandma and grandpa Matty and Katie. I remember the ugly pink and grey house on the block that stuck out like a sore thumb. Hanging out on the stoop with the boyssss. Missing aunt shirlie (r.i.p), Michael and Angels mom dottie, Maria's husband Angelo, yaya's mom Ada..loved going to the corner store for penny candies. I remember titis store on the other end of pioneer street. hated that my mom worked at the wic office and everyone that was pregnant would stop to ask her about their damn checks..lol.I remember my dad would blast that god awful oldies station in the summer time.sorry daddy. I remember when almost all the houses on the block got flooded bad around christmas time...we watched our tree float away..lol. I remember John zambino god bless his family. and my nosy aunt anna who seemed to know everything about everyone. I remember the bartender at the knights of columbus who used to give me free slim jims whenever I went in there. I remember Mr.Daly at ps15 r.i.p. he was one the the last great principals. I remember jumping off the buildings into the piers in the summer and my mom embarassing me screaming to get out of the water. Sitting on the roof to watch the fireworks..nothing like that over here in Florida. To all those people who I drove nuts and cussed at when they got in my buisiness I apologize and wish the best of your family. To any of my family hey guys if you havent seen my dad in a while hes looking great..drop those cakes daddy!! Have a great day everyone else nicole <nikncarlo@aol.com> lantana, fl USA - Saturday, August 07, 2004 at 13:47:51 (CDT) I'm happy that Red Hook is improving. In the mid '80s, a boyfriend drove me through the neighborhood past Hamilton Avenue toward the water where he was contracted to do construction on the waterfront. Honestly, I found it a bit scary. There were a handful of people on the street and few storefronts which gave the area a spooky feel. NY is very different from SF, although my friends from Brooklyn remind me that I might have been raised in SF, but I grew up in NYC. Once home for good in '92, I was happy to be back to a clean, cosmopolitan unscary city...so I thought. What I didn't expect was that some fair neighborhoods that I used to walk around turned scary, too. In fact, I remember a guy from a group of black professionals, when planning a weekly dinner club event, stating he would not go to that neighborhood (which I knew well as a child) which he referred to as the "hood." Yikes, how things turned around!! It's about economics, culture, fear, intolerance that I sometimes think turns neighborhoods 360 degrees. I'm happy to report that The Mission looks like it's improving considerably as, perhaps, Red Hook is. SF's waterfront used to be very scary. Heck, they built Pac Bell stadium in the area that my mother was mugged in the '70s. Well, back to Red Hook, I lived in Carroll Gardens on 2nd Place a couple of doors away from the Cammareri's. I remember Joe da Blond whelding his baseball bat everytime someone of questionalbe (in his mind:-)color showed up, including long-hair whites and not including Asians. Wow, do I have names ta name or what?...LOL Anyway, hope I haven't butt in too much. Now for that freakin' 8 unit my ex-fiance handed over to me; which one of yous wants to gut and renovate it?...:-) I can see the fog encompassing the Bay Bridge from my home. Life is grand! Pat <Irondoll@aol.com> San Francisco, CA USA - Friday, August 06, 2004 at 20:51:31 (CDT) Jaimee, I went to the Dance Studio above the Carrol Court Drug Store & found out that there was a Dance Studio over the Cigar Store on Atlantic & Court. If that was it, it now has been torn down & a new building is there housing a Drug chain store. So , at this point, I think there might not be much hope to find someone from there, unless they might happen to read this SBN. Sorry I could not give you good news. Mel Mel <Mel52033@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, August 06, 2004 at 16:50:31 (CDT) Geese...So many of our family are passing on ...So sorry to all who have lost someone! Thats why we should all be good and kind to one another...Life is VERY short! Sorry I went off on a tirade!!! Stress can do terrible things to people but my love to you all! Lucy Lucy Fraser Longo Kenneke Suarez! <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Friday, August 06, 2004 at 15:26:14 (CDT) To the family of Augie Walsh: I am sorry for your loss. I did not know him, but I believe my Mom did. It's also possible that the Eileen Walsh named, married Gus Riozzo, who, with my cousin Michael, was in a band called "The Magic Ship". I could be wrong, but what are the odds of the same names, Eileen and Gus Riozzo. What do you think?? JoAnne Bklyn, NY USA - Friday, August 06, 2004 at 15:13:42 (CDT) When I am gone, don't be sad. Let me go. I have so many things to see and do . You shouldn't shed so many tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I give to you all of my love, you can only guess. How much you gave me back in happiness. I thank all of you for the love you have shown. But now it's time I traveled alone. So grieve a while for me, if grieve you most. Then let your grief be controled by trust. I won't be far away, for life goes on. But if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can't see me, or touch me, I'll be near. And if you listen closely, you'll hear all my love around you, soft and clear. And then when you must come this way alone I'll greet you with a hug and "WELCOME HOME." IN LOVING MEMORY OF MY UNCLE.... LOUIS A. DELLAPORTE LOVED BY MANY.... Peggy Della Porte <Jeamy13@aol.com> Brooklyn , N.Y. USA - Friday, August 06, 2004 at 13:25:28 (CDT) Sorry, I meant Mel responded Jaimee USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 22:27:56 (CDT) I'll just keep trying and trying...Hi everyone! I've been trying to locate people who used to attend Joely Dance Studio on Court St. My mom was Miss Beverly who taught at the studio. She would be so excited if I made contact with at least ONE of her students! We live in Phoenix, AZ now which is why she has lost contact with everyone. If anyone was a former student or has any idea of how to make contact, please let me know!!!! And to Harry who responded back to me, I think you might be referring to Albee's Dance Studio. Thanks!! Jaimee Jaimee <bklyndevil@aol.com> phoenix, az USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 22:26:57 (CDT) Hello, I was born and raised in Red Hook (that's what they called it at the time) on Union St. between Clinton and Henry Street. Lillian Zaragoza <lzarag1069@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 16:23:52 (CDT) I was sorry to see the death notice of Augie Walsh, he was such a nice guy. I knew his brothers Mickey and Mike and his sister Anna, Margaret and Kay. Their mother had a house on Garnett Street and the door was always open. Augie used to hang out with Neilly Reilly, the guy who's grandmother died on 51 consecutive Monday's. She always survived Labor Day. I hadn't seen Augie in maybe 40 years but when I think of him I remember all the fun we had. A number of years ago one of my sons got in trouble and Augies son, Pat, who was a Corrections Department Warden, made sure he was ok on Rikers Island. The Walsh family was one of the nicest families to grace the Creek and the Hook. Once a Creeker, Always a Creeker USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 12:50:20 (CDT) DEATH NOTICE OF FORMER RED HOOK RESIDENT WALSH—Augustine J. (Augie) of Bay Ridge on August 4, 2004. Beloved husband of the late Josephine. Loving father of James, Patrick, Joan Anne Redmond, Geraldine Woodcock and Eileen Riozzi. Also survived by his 14 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren. Funeral from THE SCALIA HOME FOR FUNERALS, INC. 28 Eltingville Blvd., Staten Island on Saturday 9:00 A.M. Mass of Christian burial Our Lady Star of the Sea Church 9:45 A.M. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Visiting Thursday from 7-10P.M. and Friday from 2-5 & 7-9 P.M. Anonymous Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 10:16:49 (CDT) Hi Lucy! How are things going? Did you make it to any of the reunions? If you get to see or hear from Roger give him our regards. Joe & Liz Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 09:24:12 (CDT) Hi all - I have been busy and had not had time to check this site as I usually do. I read with interest and some disdain the comments made by DeBrock (I think thats the name). I dont think you ever really got what Red Hook was all about - it was a very unique kind of neighborhood where everyone knew everyone, if not always by name then certainly by face. It was filled with people who cared and watched out for their neighbors. Life is change and in the journey you leave follow your path. But I have found in my experience that Red Hookers carry a piece of that very special place in their hearts. You can meet someone from there that you havent seen for years and its like time stood still. All of us who grew up there have very special wonderful memories. Some of us stayed and some left -- thats life. But before you criticize people for deserting there, think about it. Once outsiders realized the proximity to the city and started buying up property, maybe, just maybe they may have made the rents too expensive for some of the old-timers to afford. I noticed that your e-mail had a palm beach location. You obviously didnt stay. Lots of us couldnt, for whatever reason. So dont be so quick to judge others that left. Just treasure the memories of that special place and try to pass on something of the things we learned there to your own children and other people in your life. Just felt I had to say this. Linda Morrissey <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Bklyn, ny USA - Thursday, August 05, 2004 at 01:22:25 (CDT) Hello to Liz & Joe Bounocore! Lucy Fraser /Suarez Fl USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 22:46:57 (CDT) Our brother-in-law Louie Dellaporte who passed away on Monday was a true-blue born & bred Red Hooker. At age 80 he still made visits to the post and was always proud of his fellow vets. He came to see us in Florida a few months ago and we had a good time with the little rascal and plenty of laughs. He was a caring and generous man and he will be missed. God bless you Louie and may thee rest in peace. Joe & Liz Buonocore Joe Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona , FL USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 21:19:35 (CDT) Hi Lousie, We actually i've only lived in redhook houses for 6years..but so i really don't know most of the ole timers. But my windonw faces the park so i see and hear eveything...Seems like they have a really really good time and yes the music is quite nice...the park is always packed and the cars are all lined up and you hear people laughing and enjoying themseleves..that's always a nice sound..Hope you enjoy it Yvette <yiddeen@mshanken.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 16:39:11 (CDT) My husband was talking about some of his old friends. He wondered if the rodriguez brothers, Willie and johnny still lived in Red Hook. He said that they were from the Canary Islands. He was best friends with them and had a wonderfull mother and father. maggiemc <maggiemc65@hotmail.con> s.i., n.y. USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 10:02:43 (CDT) My grandfather, Jim Donohue, used to tell me the Pie and Cake stories. He was a Creeker and my grandmother, Hazel Donohue, nee Dalton, was a Pointer. As a teenager, he caught a pop foul for the final out between the two baseball teams (he played catcher). Only his cleats kept him from falling into the water (the makeshift ballfield was near the docks). My grandmother cheered in vain for his cleats to lose their hold. Fortunately for me, my four siblings and my seven cousins (not to mention our parents and the newest generation) my grandparents overcame their "regional" differences. Red Hook was a dangerous place for virtually all of the twentieth century. Even before Al Capone, it was a rough and tumble place. I remember being heartbroken when my best friend Eddie Murphy moved upstate, but I understood, but was happy for him and wanted to do the same. I remember how safe I felt moving out a couple of years later to go to college. (I lived next to Harlem for four years.) Our family had been in Red Hook for at least six generations before me, and my cousin's son makes that seven. I am grateful to live in a country that allows us to follow our dreams and to fulfill the dreams of our ancestors for their children to have a better life. For most of us, that better life took us from Red Hook. Yet, Red Hook formed our character and is with us forever. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Wednesday, August 04, 2004 at 00:37:35 (CDT) MaggieMC, My father told me the same story about the Cake (Creek) or Pie (Pointer)challenge. My father was born in 1905. He never told me if he personally experienced the cake or pie challenge, but if he did we are talking 1915 – 1920. It may have been an even earlier generation. Just a historical “point”.Pun intended! Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 22:03:35 (CDT) for Maggiemc and John Burkard My father was born in 1906 and I can remember him telling me when he was young he was beat up several times when he went down to the Point to visit my mother before they were married 1926. When the guys on the corner would ask if he liked CAKE or PIE he would say cake because he liked it.When he finally figured out that CAKE ment the CREEK and PIE ment the POINT He would say PIE and they never bothered him anymore. He grew up near the Gowanus canal and my mother grew up on conover and beard st.The Balzanos and the Bullens were her friends also Pattersons and Palons.her father was Dan Hurley he was a boilermaker at Robbins Drydock. I grew up in the Creek and my wife is a Pointer.Many of our friends also married creekers and pointers. my best time growing up was hangin on Court and Garnet st at Josies candy store in the late 40s and the 50s .if you could only turn back the clock.. Phil.and Doris Garrigan Eberle <peberle1@cfl.rr.com> Melbourne,, FL. USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 21:52:05 (CDT) Hi Yvette will you be going to the Reunion in Coffey Park this Sunday? I know all the old timers from the projects and quite a few from the back will be there also. It seems to get bigger every year. It is so good to see all the old friends who went to P.S.27s . There are laughs and yes tears also. So many have left for a better place but I must say this, the ones who are still here look good and the faces are the same...the hair?? Well they have great colors in a bottle. Last year I saw a really old friend, Loretta James and I knew her as soon as I looked at her, she didn't change one bit and I am talking 48 years not seeing her. So whoever comes I hope you enjoy yourselves like I do. The music is great, you can do your own thing....enjoy!!!! Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 21:46:03 (CDT) Hello Louise, Sassy lu99..That was very nice what you said..regarding redhook and the changes...life is about change if not your left with life passing you by. I live in RedHook Housing, it'good to see things changing..who would ever thought a lil place like redhook brooklyn would shine so bright..and waterfront, the view is fantastic...i've seen stories on redhook in mag's local newspapers, even the nytimes..Redhook changing for the best Yvette <yiddeen@mshanken.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 16:38:10 (CDT) For MaggieMC of S.I. If your husband said so, then it must be so, however I just never experienced the situation, and your husband's was the first time I ever heard anyone say they did. The Hanley I knew who owned the bar was a PJ Hanley who passed on just last year I believe, perhaps he was a brother of the one your husband knew? But if he hasn't seen the place lately he would not recognize it. Totally done over, still retains old time character, but nothing resembling the original. You should surprise yourself and your husband by stopping in for dinner some day, They have a pretty good menu in addition to the ales on tap. Regards.... John J. Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 01:11:16 (CDT) For Peggy Delaport, Real sorry to hear about Lou's Passing, He was a great guy. I used to pal around with him when he lived on Dikeman Street, we even used to develope film in a makeshift darkroom we built together in an attic over a garage. He will be missed by all who new him, My condolences to yourself and the rest of his family...... John J. Burkard, Red Hook USA - Tuesday, August 03, 2004 at 00:59:43 (CDT) to john Burkard: My husband said it was no myth. Re: cake or pie. If someone came into neighborhood and not recogized the question was asked. Receipt: "You gotta fight". My husband said it didnt happen to often. By the way. My husband new Gene Hanley. Had a candy store first and then bought the bar. He was surprised to hear that the bar was still there after all of these years. That has to be some landmark. I myself remember the Large Beautifull Bar itself. That was when I was dating my husband about 1960/61. Married in 1962. MaggieMc <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 20:33:23 (CDT) To all Red hookers... I just want to inform you that my Uncle Louie Della Porte passed away today.... He will be waked at Scaraci Funeral home In bklyn 14th ave and 86th street.. It will be held tomorrow evening (tues) and Wed day and evening... The funeral will be on thursday... He is the last of the Siblings . We have lost a great man and World War 11 Veteran...... Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 18:41:28 (CDT) I'm so happy to have found this site and am thoroughly entertained by the messages! I lived in Brooklyn for 13 years first near Avenue X and E. 3th, then mostly in Brooklyn Heights and then Carroll Gardens. I'm back home where I was raised, but I have a apartment building near the Gowanus which needs renovation. Does anyone know of a very fine construction contractor focused on green who I could contact? I found a vegan one...;-) in the documentary "The Witness," but I can find his number! And he's cute, too! :-) Any information you want to provide about a reputable contractor, including architect, would be very appreciated. Thanks much! Pat Pat G. <Irondoll@aol.com> San Francisco, CA USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 16:12:28 (CDT) I’ve read the comments that were posted on this site by Carol DeBock and the replies to those comments posted by Harry. It made for some interesting reading. There’s no reason for anyone to apologize for leaving anywhere to seek a better life. That be the case most of us from Red Hook would have never left Ireland or Italy in the first place. My own in-laws were taken as prisoners during WWII and didn’t have a choice. They love the USA, their adopted country; perhaps even appreciate this country more than the average citizen. They still talk about their homeland as if it were heaven. Would they leave here to go back, I think not? This is not to say they don’t still love the motherland, it’s that they have made a better life for themselves here. It’s the same for all those who have left to make a better life somewhere outside the neighborhood. It’s not being snobbish to want to provide the very best quality of life for your family. I look back to a time more than a place when I think of the neighborhood. I remember people, events and circumstances. Sometimes you block out what’s bad and only remember the good, but that’s ok. There’s a certain comfort in old friends and recollections of a bygone era. It’s wonderful to be able to discuss this from anywhere and everywhere – guess you could say the neighborhood just got bigger…. Jim Coughlin <teetimejim@hotmail.com> Freehold, NJ USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 14:55:03 (CDT) De Bock, I address you that way because I don’t know if you are a man or woman (there seems to be some confusion about that) and don’t mean any disrespect. I assumed it was an online name. The salutation BOYLE feels confrontational, so please feel free to call me Harry. Anyway thanks for making your position much clearer. I agree with some of the things you said. Who we are should not be judged by where we live, but rather HOW we live. People who judge themselves and others by zip codes and material things are, indeed, missing out on a lot of joy that life can bring. I share your feelings about it is how we are raised and having love in the home that are important. By the way, I left Red Hook in 1965 because I got married, and in fact spent most of my life living on 11th Street below 4th ave. in what was once called South Brooklyn or Gowanus. I stayed there until I moved to Florida in 1996, so I was well aware of all the snickering about the neighborhoods, and it made me angry too, but being in the music business (I’m an entertainer) I could just walk away from the elitists , an option that probably wasn’t available to you ,when dealing with Wall St. I agree with John Burkard too, This is a great site ,my favorite place on the web, open to anyone with a connection, and hope you didn’t feel “ganged up on “, it’s just people expressing themselves, just like you and me. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 11:28:50 (CDT) I have read, with interest the discussions about leaving Red Hook.I was in my senior year in high school, i went to Ft. hamilton, when we moved. we moved because someone tried to stab someone on our stoop. i grab the knife and threw it inside the house. The one person almost busted the door down. My dad decided, after working with the drug addicts, that it was time for us tomove. we moved to the finger lakes with no car and my dad having to stay in brooklyn because he couldn't find work upstate. I have always felt like the Isrealites leaving egypt, except we were forced out. So my hats off to the bunch that survived the bad times, but also it takes a sort of courage to move out from familiar home ground. thanks for listening . ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> carthage, ny USA - Monday, August 02, 2004 at 10:43:41 (CDT) And another thing Yes Red Hook was drug ridden during late 60s & 70s but so were a vast marjority of neiboorhoods and cities and states during those times! It wasent just RED HOOK! How insulting! Lucy USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 23:25:20 (CDT) Ahhhh excuse me BUT Had Bushs father you know Big Bush finished the dammed job over there we would not have had to go back via little Bush and lose more lives! The system aint workin! So we have to vote for the Lesser of two evils! My family has voted straight party lines long enough to screw this country up so its time to take a new risk and try something different...I pray to God we all do the right things to save inocent lives and improve the beautiful country we live in and regain the respect we have so pitifly lost by sticking our noses in where we dont belong, and its time to take care of our own people first ! Charity begins at home! We need to unite and force these egatistical polititions to do the right things! Give people back there dam construction jobs pleaseeeeeeeeeeee somebody hear us!!! Hello anybody listening? People are starving , going without medical care...People are waiting for work since 911 .Dam it somebody do something QUICK! ok off the soap box! RED HOOK ALWAYS IN MY HEART! America ONWARD AND UPWARDS! Lucy Red Hook Chick Always!!!Lucy USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 23:21:27 (CDT) A community and sense of neighborhood grows through the people. It dies as well because of the people...Just as corporate america and a government does too when the peoples needs change; and the sense of work hard to achieve does. My entire family worked the waterfront, attended community meetings when things got tough and as the job opportunities shifted they transitioned as well. It is not about what a neighborhood can do for you; but rather what can I do for it to keep it thriving. There was White Rock that retained it's people just moved to a new location..there were long-shore jobs just another pier away..there were pipe-fitters, trucking and moving companies looking for the blue collar hard-working people and still there was Sucrest. And your statement about Mrs. Cheney is pretty simple minded; in that, a vote for Kerry/Edwards will be a vote for a future of disasterous take-backs. Higher taxes, a lesser funded and aggressive plan to protect America and broken promises as we all realized through 8 years of lies and mistruths and missed opportunities in the Clinton years. To all on this site; Mr. Clinton could have prevented 9/11 and the people of America. He had the intelligence to stop Bin Laden and did not take action. Mr. Bush did not; nor could he have had since he was in office just about eight months. It is the democrats; that stand for all the capitalistic ideas....The Kennedys, The Clintons and if you don't think that stopping Terrorism in the US starts abroad in places like Korea, Iraq and Iran you are foolishly mistaken. So when you cast your vote in November...just remember who was in office when Red Hook took it's serious downturn in the 60s and 70s and who turned it around in the 80s. ddd God Bless America, USA USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 22:05:40 (CDT) hickory dickory dock who is this woman d bock . let me tell you d bock . you got some nerve knocking these good people who moved from red hook .. I dont know if i qualify as a true red hooker . because i lived there for only a short time .. but in reading your statements about red hookers you are wrong . red hookers dont run away from anywhere . i lived in the projects till i was in the 5th grade then my dad got a promotion and a 50 dollar raise a month but his job moved to queens so we had to move there . we had no car so my dad decided to move close to his job . i hated to leave visitation school and red hook but we had to . I wonder if my dad should have asked for your permission first .. I also have an x boyfriend who i talk to once a week who lived in the hook who told me he moved in the the 1980s to be close to his mom who was getting up in age . and his sister who was battling cancer . and now he who is battling healt problems . should he had asked you if moving was okay . who are you god . moving happens every day . my good friend would have been the last one to run from anything .. you gotta get a reality check . you are talking about people in their 50s and 60 s and 70s who probably gave alot to the red hook community and visitation school and church . . and you mrs cheney .mrs vicepresident put them down .. what kind of person are you ... this aint wall street where you come over on your workers mrs vice this is red hook . and everyone of them deserves an apoligy . or are you to high and mighty for that ........ elleen B BKLYN N.Y. , NY USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 20:52:14 (CDT) GILBERT DEPENDING ON EXACTLY WHERE YOU GREW UP IN RED HOOK OR YOUR AGE GROUP HAS ALOT TO DUE WITH YOUR OPINION. WHEN I WAS GROWING UP IT WAS GREAT, I'M TALKING ABOUT VAN BRUNT ST.,WOLCOTT ST., VISITATION PLACE, PIONEER ST., ETC... SWIMMING DOWN THE PIER! FORGET ABOUT IT!!!!!!!!! MAKING OUT DOWN LONGDOCK! YEAH!!! THERE WAS NO PLACE LIKE IT, AND YOU WOULD ONLY UNDERSTAND THESE GREAT STORIES IF YOU HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE THEM. DON'T GET ME WRONG NOBODY IS IN DENIAL, WE ALL KNEW WHAT WAS GOING ON, BUT THERE WERE ALSO GREAT THINGS GOING ON. " YOU KNOW WHAT DOROTHY SAYS "THERE'S NO PLACE LIKE HOME" A REAL RED HOOKER USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 17:59:19 (CDT) For Mr DeBock, Just want to let you know, this site is open to anyone who has a computor. Your opinion is just as good as anyone elses even though there may be disagreement on what is said. It would be terrible if you did not want to express yourself or get scared off because of the posts recently made againsts you. Like I said, everyone has a right to their opinion. Keep on sending them in, this is also the South Brooklyn Web Site, and doesn't belong to any one group or neighborhood. I would be very unhappy if you quit writing because of those who do not agree with your opinion. I'm sure those who did reply have your best interests at heart. For that's really what Red Hook is all about, tell it like it is, up front and straight, then sit back and enjoy each others company. Just thought you neede a little encouragement, Don't want you to feel ganged up on... John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 14:30:51 (CDT) It's great to hold on to memories but lets be realistic,Red Hook was a bad area,in the 60-70's.Its about time we are talking the truth...it was a social mess till the communities got off the stoops and realized that things needed to change.....I left and joined the army some of my friends were not so lucky....Drugs,mugging and jail was there future.I was one of the lucky ones.I have returned to Brooklyn and walked the projects and seen the changes.I will always love Brooklyn for what it taught me...be real and remember the positive with the negative.I have grown wiser...p.s.27..p.s.58,st.marys.bishop ford and the streets of Red Hook.....Great web site.... Gilbert Brooklyn heights, USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 13:30:00 (CDT) Boyle, I am not angry; but rather one of the few believers in Red Hook, it's revitalization, even in the 70s that was my belief. I saw the beauty in one hell of a community and continue to see the beauty in Red Hook. I read what some contribute to this site; and know, that some are the same individuals who would quickly make those negative comments about anyone still residing in the community. Although, I agree some people had needed to migrate elsewhere for employment opportunities; but those same individuals considered Red Hook nothing more than a ghetto. Those not understanding that who we are isn't judged by where we live; but rather how we were raised, what values we were taught. You can live in prosperity anywhere because community starts within the home. But if beauty is not found within the home than anywhere can be considered a ghetto. Sorry for your misinterpretation of my message; and your feelings that it was directed to you and others that moved out. There still continues to be many that had and still consider a zip code critical element of status and notoriety in this society. De Bock Palm Beach, FL USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 13:01:37 (CDT) Harry: Beautifully said. JoAnne Bklyn, NY USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 12:57:56 (CDT) De Bock Maybe I didn’t make myself clear. Many wonderful people still live and work in Red Hook. I still have friends there. It’s just not the same. Red Hook was changed forever by the decline of the shipping industry presence in the neighborhood. Piers closed, shipyards closed, putting people out of work. Of course that meant the bakeries and luncheonettes etc. followed suit and soon Red Hook was not a thriving community but a place with a lot of un-employed longshoremen and truck drivers and anyone else that was involved in that industry. Then the drug dealers and hoodlums took advantage of it. You seem to suggest that people have a moral and ethical obligation to live forever where they were born. I obviously don’t agree . While I’m sure some people were frightened out of the neighborhood, the vast majority just lived their lives , moving to places they hoped would bring them happiness. I’m glad that some of the old timers have stayed and, along with the new blood, are rebuilding this wonderful place. I’m not looking to get into a pissing contest with anyone; I just disagree with your position and would not have responded if not for your unnecessary and spiteful attacks on other neighborhoods, including Fort Myers, where I, not you, currently live. I’m happy that you became a Wall St. VP and still lived in Red Hook. Good for you. You’re now a property owner down there too, that’s great, but you seem to be angry and/or hurt about what happened to our beloved neighborhood. Please don’t blame all the good people who lived there and then moved on, it’s not their fault. We come here to reconnect with our past and share memories with people who understand what we are talking about, and to keep up to date with the Red Hook of today. I see you now post from Palm Beach, so it seems you too have moved on. I’m sure The Lady of the Harbor is smiling; being able to express your opinion is what makes this a wonderful country. Once again I say good luck to everyone still living in “THE HOOK”, may they be as happy there now as I was then. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 11:14:28 (CDT) Hi! I just discovered this site! I'm from Red Hook. I went to P.S#15 on Walcott St. Now I believe it's called Daily elementary? I'm an artist and I live in California, but it would sure be nice to hear from any old friends out there. Is there anyone out there that remembers P.S#15? We lived on VanBrunt St. My best friend was Yvette and we attended Stranahan High School. Hope to hear form someone. Great job on this site! Congrats!!! :-) Irmabelle Rivera-Martinez <irmabelle_martinez@hotmail.com> Montebello, CA USA - Sunday, August 01, 2004 at 01:53:48 (CDT) Hey Lucy well said,I couldn't have said it better!!! My mailbox is fine, a little overloaded right now.lolol. People have the nerve to down Red Hook. I always felt safe here, all hours of the night,any day of the week. Felt safer in the Hook than across the 142 bridge...how many kids were chased home just for being on that side....was it the wrong side??? The people from the Projects were not allowed to venture past Hamilton Ave with out running. Today it is different, you even see the Yuppies jogging by Lorraine St. down the main drag of the Projects and guess what? They don't get chased because they crossed the line. Times have changed here and everyone learned to live with each other regardless of the color of your skin and the lanuage you speak. Now that is nice wouldn't you say??? You all take now..Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 22:59:29 (CDT) De Bock...Many of us...only moved because our parents forced our hand ....And I would venture to say that probely the majority of us that are somewhat active on this site are these people I speak of... We loved Red Hook then & now! Although we are physically away our spirits soar and will ALWAYS soar thru the streets we call home...Your family was fortunite that they were financially secure enough to invest in Red Hook...It was always my dream too! As I am sure the dream of many , many others...but we cant all grow up to be president and many of us struggle financially ! Consider your self fortunite in that respect...But dont make a blanket statement about all of us...Walk a mile in our moccasins! ...And did you notice how riled up you got some of us?! Thats because we are the heart and soul and spirits that roam those wonderful streets we called home, Red Hook! I was never ashamed of Red Hook I always defended it...And I am Red Hook! And my thoughts and memories cannot be bought or sold or taken away! I NEVER LEFT RED HOOK MENTALLY EVER! I love the neiboorhood , the comrodity, the spirit and most of the people that I grew up with there! It cannot be purchased! And you cannot take away my memories...And you remember something that land you now own , It belongs to all of us really! it may not say it on paper but that is the way I see it! God Bless America God Bless Red Hook and all the people that have gone thru it! My ancesters were here before this country was named one...And Some of my ancesters the Liberta family were here long before most of us were twinkles in our fathers eyes! My Grandmother was born on Conover St...In the very first house that was built there and she was not the first in the family to be born there! So you need not be so snippy and opionated about things you really may not relise! remember all for one and one for all! RED HOOK! A place in Brook;lyn a place in the hearts of many! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 21:21:36 (CDT) For MaggieMC of Staten Island. The expression "Do you like pie or cake?" was supposed to have been uttered by roving gangs who caught someone on their personal? terrain. The question was asked, and depending on where you came from, the creek, (Carroll Gardens) or the Point, (Erie Basin) determined if the gang would teach you a lesson for wandering into the wrong place. However, I believe it is more of a myth than actuality, I say this because while I've heard many talk about it during conversation, in my nearly 75 years in Red Hook I never had experienced a situation whereby I would have to reply to the query. In fact I just heard someone yesterday telling the story in PJ Hanley's pub on Court St. It does make for a good story though to relate to those who are not from the area, and that may be why it is perpetuated so much. Regards, John Burkard, Red Hook USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 20:11:48 (CDT) Does anyone remember the expression " Do you want pie or cake? " and what it ment? My husband just told me this one. This expression must go back a long time ago since my husband was 74 today. maggiemc <maggiemc65@hotmail.con> s.i.,n.y., USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 19:28:02 (CDT) I agree with Mickey from Connecticut. People do move for different reasons. My parents, Kenneth Ustick and Patricia Perna moved out of Red Hook to Bensonhurst when they got married and then moved to Staten Island when I was 4 yrs. old. Staten Island was a GREAT place to grow up - NOT congested, superficial or pretentious. I still have the same girlfriends I grew up with and we still hang out and keep in touch even though we all live in different parts of New Jersey. It's great that some people didn't move away from Red Hook but you shouldn't knock those who did!!! Kimberly Ustick Soldo <peridotbabe@optonline.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 15:31:47 (CDT) DeBock You have a problem. People move for all different reasons. Who are you miss vp from wall st. to critize anyone. If you don't like what you hear on the site. Then go somewhere else. Mickey <mikia6091@hotmail.com> CT USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 13:33:18 (CDT) Boyle, Devastion of community starts from within the nucleus of a community. It only began a downturn because those that were there did not protect nor care about keeping it clean and safe through the hard times. Unfortunate and sad for those who left it to deteroriate and those who stayed as myself and bought up all of the property on a Waterfront that is once again going to prosper and become what it was and what my grandparents spoke about and my family will be part of it regendrification and those that only talk about what was, as yourself, never stayed to confront and change what was happening. Unfortunate thought process for all that left Red Hook to die in the face of Lady Liberty. De Bock Palm Beach, FL USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 13:15:39 (CDT) Hey Debock,can't let your subtle tirade go unanswered. Red Hook in the late 1960's and 1970's became a dirty, dangerous place to live ,over run with drug dealers and gangsters. While I applaud and admire the people who stayed I think your assessment of those who left Red Hook is misguided and mean spirited. Ask your grandmother to tell you about it's "golden age". Most of the people and places are gone. I wish nothing but good things for the people who live there now,and hope they have the same joyful experience I had. By the way Fort Meyers where I live is neither congested ,superficial or pretentious,especially when compared to Palm Beach, but rather a nice little place that reminds me sometimes of Red Hook,because people here still stop and talk to each other and try to help you if you are in need. I will always be proud to have been born in Red Hook ,but the place I knew is sadly,long gone. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> estero, fl USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 11:30:53 (CDT) Hi! Louise Franqui...Hey girlfriend some wrong with your email? I keep getting e-mails back from postmaster! So how does my Cheno look ? I really miss him! Need to hit the Lotto! Love Ya ! Lucy Lucy Suarez USA - Saturday, July 31, 2004 at 00:21:57 (CDT) Does anyone know the Pyttlik's from Red Hook? I'm looking for family on my dad's (Gus Schunk) mother's side of the family. I know he had a cousin Margaret Pyttlik. She would be in her late 80's or early 90's now. If anyone know's anything about the Pyttlik family let me know. Thanks, Marilyn Schunk Gallagher Marilyn Schunk Gallagher <maggieg49@nac.net> Glenwood, NJ USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 20:01:12 (CDT) It's amazing how many people want to live in Red Hook today; and yet, so many never realized the value that lie within the community. A community of zest, vitality and spirit caught of in the vulernability of the times. So it transgressed and lost it's lustre for so many. How sad. Yet the beauty that lie within was because of the people of the community and most importantly the symbol of America that shines so close upon Red Hook ----Lady Liberty. I lived in Red Hook until last year ---Yes a Vice President on Wall Street, never caring about the puny turns of the nose when people would say ------Red Hook? Yes, Red Hook, Visitation where I learned values, parents who still reside there listening to the frowns from others that would say,,, Why do you stay? I say why ..... would you learve. For although the community lost it lustre for some time it always was a quiet, serene place with charm and spirit. It sad that so many that speak on this site were those that made the made exodus out to migrate to bigger and better pastures..... Sad that most didn't even realize just how much they had and keep have kept and made the neighbor prosper as it did years ago. As my Grandmother and Aunts spoke about. The new face of the community although different realizes just what the value of waking up to Lady Liberty is ... rather than those old Red Hookers awaking to congested, superficial, pretentious suburbs to where all of you are writing from. Staten Island, NJ, Fort Meyers... What a shame....because the Family Tree of Red Hook may have lived on. Van Brunt Street where I am proud to say my parents still reside. Van Brunt Street De Bock <caroladebock@aol.com> palm beach , fl USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 18:43:04 (CDT) Hi Red Hook… My name is Lou Balzano. I was recently told about this site from my sister-in-law Theresa and brother Bobby. I have spent a couple of hours the last few days just reading some of the mail and names that are mentioned. I got a kick out of some of the things that were mentioned about growing up in Red Hook. It seems that whenever I talk to someone about growing up in Red Hook, they look at me and can’t imagine anyone doing some of the things I used to do for fun. Some of the things I remember and I know you will too….. Climbing the water tower in the alley because it was there and we could, playing in abandoned buildings, jumping off trees onto mattresses in Coffee St. lot, taking soda from White Rock via the painters rafts that were tied up for painting the ships, having sling shot and pea shooter fights against the older guys who had BB and pellet guns, Hitching the Daniel and Kennedy paper trucks into Manhattan or to Fulton St. rather than paying for the bus or train, sitting in Coffee Park in a tree for hours and just hanging out with your friends, playing roller hockey in the street, basketball at ps 27’s, walking to Visitation school in the middle of winter until they gave us bus passes, swimming at bear ass beach with the black imported sand and customized diving board, shit tide, sneaking into the Visitation hall on cold or wet nights to play basketball, sitting in Visitation church on those same kind of nights to stay warm or dry, buck buck, points, hot beans with the belt, coco leeveeo, kings, saves burns and killers ( for us smokers ), climbing on top of warehouse roofs just to play cards or drink a beer, driving hi-lo’s inside the warehouses in the neighborhood, having to stop on a dime when the school bell rang or else, Mrs. Kelly selling candy each morning in school, getting chased by the many wild dogs that protected the lumber yards, King the dog who loved to retrieve bricks, Crazy Joe the dime bending human who would bet you a quarter that you couldn’t pick his head off the ground by his ears, the dolls head on the showcase outside of Jimmy’s fruit store ( It was really Chucky ), pulling copper out of the old houses for drinking or cigarette money….. I could go on and on but I do have to get back to work. I graduated from Visitation BVM in 1966. Here are many of the names I went to Visitation school with or just remember from the neighborhood…. Joe Alfano, Ed Biagini, Peter Budro, Andrea Budro, Craig Clyne, Neil DeVivo, Saul Diaz, Gerard Greaves, Anthony Lombardo, Tony Marra, Lawrence Natale, Nelson Ortiz, Anthony Proto, Joey Reale, Pablo Rodriquez, Michael Rosario, Enrico Serrapica, Anthony Spero, Philip Valenti, Patrica Valenti, Barbara McCafferty, Elaine Gallo, Helvi Gallo, Josephine Figueroa, Arlene Cherry, Carolyn Chechilo, Nancy Cataldo, Patrica Giambrone, Andrea Maccariello, Dorothy Savarese and others… Worm, Perna, Scully, Johnny Pop, Cappy, Baffi, Angel, Martino, Murphy, Smith, Henry Rodriquez, Brian, Mario, Anita, Michelle, Ledgo, Vinny, Emmit are all familiar names that I know or hung out with. I knew my 8th grade year book would come in handy some day…… That’s it. I am done. Other mail will be much shorter. I feel like I just got 35 years of some stories and names out of my system that everyone on this site from Red Hook will be familiar with because you know the people and lived the stories just like I did. One last thing. I live in NJ today but whenever I am asked where I am from, I always say Red Hook Brooklyn... and then the strange looks and questions begin... Red Hook? Wasn't that a bad neighborhood. My response is always Yes.... but not if you lived there. Lou Balzano USA - Friday, July 30, 2004 at 11:45:28 (CDT) I am trying to find out about the reunion in RedHook. Anthony <Natndor@aol.com> NY USA - Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 16:42:03 (CDT) Nice site! Laser Engraving <laser-engraving@boom.ru> NY, NY USA - Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 13:03:11 (CDT) There's an article about Red Hook in today's NY Post Online titled "RESTAURATEUR EATS UP THE NEW, EASYGOING AMBIENCE." You might want to check it out. Kimberly Ustick-Soldo <peridotbabe@Optonline.net> Aberdeen, NJ USA - Thursday, July 29, 2004 at 07:48:08 (CDT) For Bill Donahue, Elizabeth Street was changed to Beard Street on Dec 14, 1896. Originally laid out under chapter 132 of the laws of 1835. It ran from Columbia St. to the East River. In 1948, the section between Conover St. and the Bay was closed. At a date not determined the portion from Otsego to Columbia was also closed. Beard street and Conover is acknowleged to be the approximate site of Red Hook's famous Fort Defiance, though few of our historians want to recognize it's real importance in the Battle Of Brooklyn.The info on re-naming can be found in the minutes of the Board Of Alderman's meeting's Vol IV, P. 931....John Burkard John Burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> Red Hook, USA - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 15:47:21 (CDT) I had family living at 169 Elizabeth Street in 1896. In 1899 they were living at 167 Beard Street.+ Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> cHESAPEAKE, va USA - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 10:14:56 (CDT) My grandparents owned "Fabretti's" on Van Brunt St. Can anyone tell me about it? I stayed in their place upstairs in 1964 while visiting during the World's Fair. But the store was already closed down. I don't remember much except that Red Hook was "a little rough" as my father told me. I'd love to hear about anyone's memories about their store. Carol Fabretti <fabretti1@comcast.net> San Francisco, CA USA - Wednesday, July 28, 2004 at 03:18:15 (CDT) In what year did they rename those streets? Bill Donohue Pearl river, NY USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 21:05:11 (CDT) Thanks alot for answering my question about Elizabeth Street. I knew there would be someone out there that could answer it. Mickey Sweeney Adamcik Mickey Sweeney Adamcik <mikia6091@hot mail.com> ct USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 21:05:07 (CDT) Visitation Place was Tremont. Coffey Street was Partition. Beard Street was Elizabeth. Verona Place was Ewen. Pioneer Street was William. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 19:59:04 (CDT) The original name of Beard St was Elizabeth St. We had a trivia contest at the Florida Reunion back in May. That was part of one of the trivia qustions. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 17:40:01 (CDT) Does anyone know what Elizabeth St. is called now. I understand the name was changed many years ago. mickey <mikia6091@hotmail.com> ct USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 08:24:24 (CDT) HI DEANNA GIANNETTINO MY NAME IS ANNETTE AMENDOLA AND WE WERE BEST FRIEND GROWING UP. MY SISTER'S ARE SUSAN,ELIZABETH MY NIECE IS MARYANN. AND YES WERE REMEMBER YOUR MON NANCY AND FATHER FRED. WE ALWAYS PLAY IN YOUR MOM SHOP BEHIND THE BARBER SHOP. I REMEMBER YOUR GRANDMOTHER ALWAYS CALL YOU TO COME UP BEFORE YOUR FATHER GOT HOME. HOW ARE YOUR BROTHERS SAL,JIMMY ANGELO,FREDDY AND YOUR SISTER LINDA. MY BROTHER'S ARE ANDREW,KINGY,ALBERT,DOC,SAL. WE STILL LIVE AT 344 VAN BRUNT ST. HOPE TO HEAR FROM YOU SOON. ANNETTE AMENDOLA <AAMENDOLA@HOTMAIL.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 06:24:43 (CDT) Jaimee. Is the Dance hall, the one over the drug store at Carrol & Court St.? If it is, I can copy your request for info. & see if I can get it to someone there. Mel Bklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at 01:50:09 (CDT) OK, I'm trying this again....Hi everyone! I've been trying to locate people who used to attend Joely Dance Studio on Court St. My mom was Miss Beverly who taught at the studio. She would be so excited if I made contact with at least ONE of her students! We live in Phoenix, AZ now which is why she has lost contact with everyone. If anyone was a former student or has any idea of how to make contact, please let me know!!!! Thanks!! Jaimee Jaimee <bklyndevil@aol.com> phoenix, AZ USA - Monday, July 26, 2004 at 23:38:18 (CDT) Harriet, though I spent many days in Coffey Park and at Visitation's basketball games, I was born on Luqueer Street, in Saint Mary's. My great-grandfather lived on Wolcott Street for many years. My grandfather and grandmother lived on Pioneer Street in the 1930. In 1920 my father, mother, and the 3 oldest children moved to Luqueer Street. I am sure that you folks know that I do not believe that the people of Red Hook are like this big mouth. It is just that I was taken by surprise by big mouth. Best wishes to all of the Hookers. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 13:33:44 (CDT) Hi Bill I just read your post about Red Hook. Where did you live Bill and when did you move away. I lived on Richards Street and I went to Visitation School. I lived there all my life until I got Married in 1964 and then moved out. Red Hook was a very unique place we had coffee park, Red Hook Pool,the Pionere and Clinton movies. I lived right next door to Pops hero store and they made the worlds best meat ball sandwich but it almost always had one of Moms long hairs in it she used to wear her hair in a bun tied up on top of her head but I guess it fell out a lot lol. I think our neighborhood had the most Bars of any other neighborhood I have ever seen. We had one about every four blocks. I remember one around the corner from me Barrys and when I was young I remember people going in with pails or buckets and geting them filled up with beer and taking it home to drink with friends. I remember walking home from the Pool in the summer and smelling the delicious smells of Larsens Bakery it always made me hungry. I still go to the Hook to get a hero at Nicks or as some people call it the American House or Defontes it is still a great sandwich but they changed the way they make the peppers and the hot mix oh well nothing stays the same. I am sorry the person you spoke to was a loud mouth and rude to you every neighborhood has some of those jerks but I remember most of the people were great take care Bill. Harriet Harkins <Fluffey43@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, July 25, 2004 at 11:25:07 (CDT) Bill in answer to your posting ignorant people usually do try to make people of intellegence look bad because they are lacking something... Aw ! There were always SOME of these type of people in the Hook BUT mostly we were all made of GREAT stuff! Lucy & Cheno Suarez fl USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 23:44:07 (CDT) I haven't added anything to this site as I thought that I needed a password, and thought that I had forgotten mine. Heregoes. Last Subnday I was down in the Hook. My family arrived there in 1862. I saw some fellows playing, or watching the players, in the school playground on Sullivan Street. As I read the South Brooklyn site regularly, I thought that I would ask if any of these fellows were on the site. As I walked up there was one loud mouth greeting another fellow. At that point I should have walked away. I didn't. As I approached him he put his hand out to me to shake. I shook his hand and asked the fellows there if anyone of them were on the site. Big mouth said he was and that he wrote under anonymous. I did believe him and to my surprise he loudly told all there that he had no computer and would never have one. As I felt that I had just been taken in in front of those present I went to my car and drove off. Of course I know that there are many friendly persons in the Hook, I just found a lemon. All my best wishes. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 19:10:07 (CDT) Here I am again....as far as the Red Hook Projects? That rumor has being around for yearsBUT they have done alot of fixing up and are even redoing the outside of the buildings,like sandblasting them and they are really a beautiful color, the bricks are clean and much brighter, hey don't forget they were built in 1939. My Mom and Dad moved in when my brother was like 6 months in 1939. The project was not completed yet, some sidewalks weren't down yet and the Red Hook pool and the stadium and Lovers Lane came later on. It was a great place to grow up and the memories are never ending. It was up,went down for a long time and it is coming up again just like the rest of Red Hook...not Liberty Heights. The new Red Hookers wanted to change the name, can you imagine that?? A lot of new places are coming in but they can't replace our icecream parlors our movie houses we had, Taffy Dicks our A&P our bakery, Meyers candy store but we will have cafes...A new Breed is coming into Red Hook..... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 17:54:21 (CDT) Eileen no the Navy Yard as far as I know will NOT be made into condos. Alex misunderstood, the old New York Dock buildings as I write this is being made into condos. It was once known as Mercedes Distribution Center. I worked there for 23 years until they were sold 2 years ago. We are now located in the Navy Yard. The Navy Yard tho is going under a lot of changes. There are so many buildings and a secure place to work but alot of the artists are getting in. I read in a few Brooklyn papers that they have art shows, haven't heard anything in the Yard, no gossip yet about them being converted but the way realestate is today who knows. Sorry if any body out there thought that. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 17:37:42 (CDT) Hello Is it true that The Navy Yeard will be condominiums I also hrad the Projects in Red Hook will be made in to Condominiuns. I still can remember all the homes that were there before the Projects. Have a Nice Day Eileen Eileen <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 13:33:27 (CDT) Trying to locate two old Red Hook friends. We all attended Manual Training H.S. During World War Two,Mae Lynch married a Marine, and Theresa Clark joined the Women's Army Auxilary Corps (WAAC) right after graduation. Mae live (as I did) in the Red Hook Projects and, if I remember correctly, Terry lived at The Point. MFH423@aol.com Mollie Howard (nee Bradley) El Paso Tx Mollie Howard (nee Bradley) <MFH423@aol.com> El Paso, Tx USA - Saturday, July 24, 2004 at 01:41:52 (CDT) Hey Fre Me SI,, ny USA - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 12:58:39 (CDT) I was born in 1950 and raised at 44 union street. my father work as a longshorman. They called him "nickymoe". My grandfather was Salvatore Barone. My best friend is Santo (sandy) Trombetta who resided at 48 Union Street. He now lives in Grand Junction as well. What ever happened to Carmella (dolly) from Sackett and hicks. I heard she got married and move to stanten island. My cousins who lived on clinton st. where John, David and Robert Pinto. My other friends..baby ann, nancy patterna, all the guys from president street. lots of memories of the Gallo Brothers and Armando midge. Stephen Vincent Finocchio <sfino@wsiron.com> grand junction, co USA - Thursday, July 22, 2004 at 10:01:46 (CDT) Thanks to all you great Red Hook people who acknowledged my last e-amil. Louise and I both figured it was some other Alex and we had a nice chat. I received many e-mails after I posted mine which just goes to show that even with time and distance separating us, Brooklyn people stick together. This website has also given me the opportunity to get re-acquainted with my cousin, Patty Loughlin, for which I am eternally grateful. Thanks for being here!! By the way, Louise, thanks for the info on the Navy Yard. I'm sure if my father were alive, he would be shocked to hear his old workplace is going condo! Alex (aka:Kathy) Loughlin <rio951@msn.com> Portland, OR USA - Wednesday, July 21, 2004 at 10:35:29 (CDT) Hi All, I went to Visitation in the early 50's. I remember having Sr. Stanislaus in First Grade. I was in the May Walk and remember doing the Irish Jig with the "Sisters" in the Street in front of their convent each afternoon. I also remember Fr. Maroney being the pastor??? We lived at 342 Van Brunt Street. My mom was Nancy and my dad was Fred Giannettino. I have older brothers and a sister. Bobby and Jerry Mastelone lived accross the street from us and the Ice cream shop was referred to as "Mr. Williams" My grandfather Angelo Adamo owned the barber shop and my mom was a beautician there. I remember Suzanne and MaryAnne Mendola, they lived next door to us. I think there was a butcher shop accross from us and there was a tailor shop on the corner. I remember a girl by the name of Regina McKever??(spelling?) in my First Grade class at Visitation. What a great site this is! I's like to hear from anyone who knows anyn of the people I remember. Blessings to you all. Deanna Giannettino Saxton <deanna810@adelphia.net> Port St. Lucie, FL USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 23:30:24 (CDT) Harry I worked in Loungees at 505 Court St(now they are condos).I remember going to Marge&Eddies Deli. They DID make the best tuna sandwiches. Oh sorry Loungees made house coats,nightgowns and PJs and we filled the orders for the best of stores. That was back in the 70s. Boy time does fly when your'e having a good time. Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 19:48:24 (CDT) Does anybody remember any of the following: Ann Marie Moran, Johnny Schell, Anna Gilbride, Dottie Weber, Dennis Weber....the May Walk @ Visitation....some of the shows we had to be in when we were in shool....As you read other peoples recollections of the "hook" you start to remember so many other things. On Verona St. my father (Buddy Garrigan) was responsible for the spray cap for the "Johnny Pump" and when he put it on all the neighbors would bring out their wooden folding chairs and sit and watch while we kids had a ball in the sprinkler. What a great place to grow up. Barbara Garrigan Morales <jayandbarb_99@yahoo.com> Gaithersburg, MD USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 13:27:32 (CDT) Hi Joanne,no I don't think so, but I remeber Ed and Margie. They made great sandwiches. When I was dating Nancy I would go and get a Tuna sub from them because it was really good and I asked Ed what his secret was for the tuna,and he showed me a meat grinder he would used to get the tuna really really fine so it was like a paste. MMMMM Wish I had one now !!!1 Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> estero, fl USA - Tuesday, July 20, 2004 at 11:12:38 (CDT) JoAnne, no, My brother-in-law, Ed & Margret Donohue are not related to the O'Donohue, with the Deli. Mel <Mel52033@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 23:23:09 (CDT) Thank you so much for the info regarding the "Johnny Pump" To Harry Boyle: You mentioned your cousins Ed and Margaret Donahue. Were they by chance related to Eddie & Margie O'Donahue who had the Deli on Court & Nelson Sts?? They had 2 daughters, Barbara, Ginny and a son Ed. JoAnne <jotgee1@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 20:39:24 (CDT) To JoAnne- When a fire company answered an alarm,the most exciting job,figthing the blaze,was given to the more experienced firemen and the least, hooking up the hoseto the hydrant,to the newer recruits.So while the fire wagon proceeded to the fire the rookie or 'Johnny'would be left to hook up and watch the connection and the hose near the hydrant.The fire hydrants pumped water and were manned by johnnies and thus becme known as 'johnny pumps'.Johnny pump is an expression that is unknown outside the borders of New York. Mirtea Cookie Rivera <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, Tx. USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 12:20:56 (CDT) Hi everybody, Linda M, I just want to let you know that Jimmy G. doesn't sing with "The Passions" anymore. He performs with "The Legends of Doo-Wop" a group that features him and 3 other fellas who were the lead singers of other popular groups. Yes "The Echoes" will be performing with them and "The Flamingoes" on Oct.2 in Boca Raton. It's great to see your name posted here from time to time. Take care,and HELLO to all "RED HOOKERS" Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> estero, fl USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 10:59:26 (CDT) Hi all, just wanted to drop a line to say I spent the weekend up state with my brother Tom and his ex-wife Johanna (formerly Buglis), and their daughter Claire and her family. While there I got to see Mary Sheehan, Tom and Dot (Gallagher) Buglisi. Of course we all got to reminscing about the "Hook" and what happy times we had growing up there and how much it is changing. Glad to report that the Echoes (Baby Blue) and Jimmy Gallagher and the Passions will probably be doing a show in Boca Raton Florida in October. That should be a lot of fun. Thats all for now, take care every one Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, July 19, 2004 at 00:43:29 (CDT) Could someone tell me where the term "Johnny Pump" came from? JoAnne <jotgee1@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 15:00:52 (CDT) I would be glad to hear from anyone from Red Hook. Please put "Red Hook" in the subject box. I was telling you about Raymond Frost, the undertaker from Red Hook. The next week my best friend died. Everyone said it was the most beautiful funeral they had ever been to, and that was because Raymond designed a lovely program and made sure everyone took part in it! There were tasteful poems and funny stories and moving prayers. Raymond helped make this very tragic time endurable for my friend's sister and my friend's buddies. Raymond Frost goes to the yearly get together in Coffey Park. Remember the social worker Miss Terry who used to go there [to Coffey Park] every day all the way from Valley Stream? I loved hearing from Arthur Larsen who now lives in Lancaster, PA. Amanda Stevenson [Sandy Svendsen] <lyricist@mindspring.com> Jackson Heights, NY USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 14:25:31 (CDT) hi All, just poping in to say hello fpr the Loughlin Family...I am Patrick Loughlin and have been in this room before...Just wanted to let you all know that my Aunt Betty Loughlin (Lizzie to some) formerly of 178 Richard Street is alive and well at 85..living in New Jersey....some of you have asked about the whole Loughlin Family..and I have passed along your comments out of the 12 brothers and sisters, Eddie and Lizzie (Betty) still remain with us..The others that some might remember were Charlie, Tommy, George, Jimmy, Sylvester, John and my father Patty...the sisters were Rosemary, Veronica and Mary... Eddie now lives in Florida and is doing well.. regards to all...great site..love checking in now and then just to remember what good times were and what normal was like... Patrick Loughlin Winter Park, Florida USA - Sunday, July 18, 2004 at 14:01:20 (CDT) I remember going in the johnny pump as a kid also,and how we used to use a can to direct the water where we wanted it to go! We had real inventive ways of getting the cans open on both ends (by rubbing them on the sidewalk till the tops came off)those were fun times. Billy Donohue <Billyd18@aol.com> pearl river, Ny USA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 22:14:23 (CDT) Hello Red Hookers.Was Thinking when we were kide and put the Johnny pump on and put the barrel on top. Or when we were real young if it rained real hard we put on bathing suits and ran up & down the Street.Again I think it was a Brooklyn Custom Have A Good Day Eileen Eileen <GMCeileen&AOl.Com> USA - Friday, July 16, 2004 at 10:12:00 (CDT) trying to reach louise ianazzi...does anyone have her e-m or ph number?...thanks from park slope! christine iu <ciu@nyc.rr.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, July 15, 2004 at 14:46:28 (CDT) I heard about this site from a few people from the old neighborhood and just spent an hour going through the guestbook. Seeing a lot of familiar names brought back a lot of good memories. Red Hook was a great place to grow up. I spent countless days playing slap ball on Dikeman St. and stoop ball in front of the Meyers' house with my brother.I graduated from Visitation in '73, and I still go down to Defonte's for a meatball on a 1/2. I'm looking forward to coming down to the Post in September. Rick DiCarlo, Brooklyn, NY Rick DiCarlo <rd6471@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, July 14, 2004 at 21:51:58 (CDT) Hi All...wanted to say thanks for this website and for all of your great comments. I never forget my Brooklyn roots even though I left in the 50's. I don't know if Louise's comment was directed at me but I was just writing to find people that might remember my family or make contact with other family members.Since I saw no other Alex's listed I assumed it was me. I didn't realize I was being vague or bragging about myself. I love visiting this page and keeping up on all the former and current Red Hook people. So, in response...yes, I love this site; I love the comments and I love that a place can have such an impact that people still feel a connection to it and each other. Thanks all of you for reminding me that I come from such a great place with such good people. Even though I don't know any of you personally, I feel a great connection! Alex (aka:Kathy) Loughlin <rio951@msn.com> Portland, OR USA - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 04:53:16 (CDT) Hi everyone! I've been trying to locate people who used to attend Joely Dance Studio on Court St. My mom was Miss Beverly who taught at the studio. She would be so excited if I made contact with at least ONE of her students! We live in Phoenix, AZ now which is why she has lost contact with everyone. If anyone was a former student or has any idea of how to make contact, please let me know!!!! Thanks!! Jaimee <bklyndevil@aol.com> phoenix, AZ USA - Tuesday, July 13, 2004 at 01:45:16 (CDT) Hey Red Hook! Hello to all of you! I am just touchin base with you all! Hope Everyones well & ok! Love Yas! LucyGoosey! Lucy Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 23:08:23 (CDT) Hi All! Does anyone have any idea where the neighborhood called "Homewood" was? Or "Lefferts Park"? My parents used to apeak of them. I'm thinking about the 1920's or so. Also seeking relatives of William Arthur Murphy who had a teas, coffee and spices importing business around the same time some where near the Brooklyn Bridge. He was married in St.Mary Star of the Sea to Rose Devlin about 1900....my grandparents. Also relatives of Joseph Genalo,Gennalo,maybe Ganalo, married to Hannorah Sullivan, both came to Bklyn. from St. John's New Brunwick and were married in the late 1800's in the same church....great grandparents on my fathers side. Hey, are there any of my cousins out there!?! Yvonne Ramsay <Rosedarby@netzero.com> Clifton, NJ USA - Monday, July 12, 2004 at 10:45:41 (CDT) hi john perna. I sent you an e mail thurs + fri with no response . I know you said you might change your e mail name . OR you might have taken a few more days vacation . IF you should read the guestbook could you plesae e mail mail ... thank you ... E.B. BKLYN, N.Y. USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 22:14:37 (CDT) Hi Gilbert Not by a long shot am I lonely or lost. I remember reading your post way back in May. I hope you were accepted over the years. Did you understand the post by Alex? Maybe you can decipher it for us....oooppps it made so much sense they removed it. You seem to be the one with an attitude or maybe you just took my message the wrong way. We like to read about memories and we like to keep in touch with our old and new friends. Sorry Gilbert, don't take it to heart... Louise <Sassylu99> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 17:11:28 (CDT) Louise...you sound lost or lonely.... mostly jealous which ever seek help...wish you luck......South Brooklyn. Gilbert <gilriv56@yahoo .com> broolkyn, ny USA - Saturday, July 10, 2004 at 12:30:34 (CDT) This is for you Alex....what the heck is this all about???? We can see you have a very exciting life. All you did as I see it is waste a lot of space and time not to say how long it took you to write all that what ever you want to call it? Does it have any meaning? Please explain if you can. Are you trying to say this is a great site? Are you trying to say we are a great bunch of people? Just break it down because you lost me....Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 19:36:45 (CDT) grew up on Douglass st. between court&smith .left during the 60's. anybody remember those great days? lets talk. tom petrovato <tpetrovato@hotmail.com> suffern, ny USA - Friday, July 09, 2004 at 10:01:48 (CDT) I would like to thank everyone for comeing to the reunion at the post it was a great success WE all had a ball talking and exchangeing memories and phone numbers along with E mail names . ANDtakeing pictures the time went to fast . I APOLIGIZE for not comeing on the computer sooner but i was away for a few days . THE NEXT BIG EVENT will be the yearly post barbecue and ball game on sat sept 11th .I hope all can come. I ALSO hope to have another reunion PLACE UNDECIDED . SOMETIME in the late fall or early winter. thanks again everyone . AND please keep in touch i hope you all know my phone number by now ... ANTHONY .. anthony chechilo s.i. , n.y USA - Thursday, July 08, 2004 at 06:12:34 (CDT) Hi guys, Taek a look at the new photo gallery on the South Brooklyn Network. We will be expanding the number of photographs from Brooklyn and Red Hook. Hope you get a chance to look. Mark mark <mark@southbrooklyn.net> Brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, July 07, 2004 at 09:54:41 (CDT) Born and raised in Red Hook - Went by Jet those days. Moved Upstate in the 80's. Looking for the Lorraine St crew from late 70s. Frank(Rico)Santiago, Paul(Bic)Rivera, Yvette Aviles, Beverly, etc. Jesus Santiago <jsantia5@nycap.rr.com> Niskayuna, NY USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 23:19:56 (CDT) Hi everyone..went walking today after enjoying last nights firework display in the harbor. We Red Hookers were able to see everything. We were on Pier 41. It was great. So getting back to our walk today in Red Hook. We went down to where the Fairway Food Store is going to open, thanks to Greg who fixed up the piers. Go to www.RedHookWaterfront.com. check out all the links, don't miss anything. Enjoy!!!! Louise <Sassylu99> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 19:13:16 (CDT) hi everyone from red hook i am maryellen chechilo anthony chechilo's cousin and michael's sister.how is everyone from red hook doing.i am fine and would like to talk to some of youform the hook.i remember almost everyone from there.hope u all r in good health. hi to wayne baffi and augie dellaporte and michele castnga.maryellen chechilo> MISSDAISY712@AOL.COM maryellen chechilo <missdaisy712@aol.com> ephrata, pa USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 09:24:49 (CDT) hi everyone from red hook i am maryellen chechilo anthony chechilo's cousin and michael's sister.how is everyone from red hook doing.i am fine and would like to talk to some of youform the hook.i remember almost everyone from there.hope u all r in good health. hi to wayne baffi and augie dellaporte and michele castnga. maryellen chechilo <missdaisy712@aol.com> ephrata, pa USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 09:23:11 (CDT) I am looking for Saul Diaz from Red Hook. I met him when we both worked at Covenant House in the late 1970's. I moved to Philadelphia in 1980 to go to graduate school, and we sort of lost touch. I would love to hear from you if you read this. Please contact me. Thanks. Judy Frankel, jafpsych@aol.com Judy Frankel <jafpsych@aol.com> Philadelphia, PA USA - Monday, July 05, 2004 at 02:03:43 (CDT) Birthname: Mary Meehan Adoptive Name: Julia Russo Adoption Location: Brooklyn, NY Year of Adoption: 1963 Agency or Attorney: Westchester Family Services aka Family Services of Westchester aka Adoption Services of Westchester BirthMom Age at Adoption: 25 Birthdad Age at Adoption: 25 Other Adoption Information: Irish decent BirthMom OtherInfo: Secretary and in college at time of placement BirthDad Other: In college as Electrical Engineer? at time of placement http://www.eboards4all.com/343402/messages/1268.html -You Touched My Heart Mary Meehan aka Julia <jrussole@hotmail.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 12:43:58 (CDT) I have listened to so many stories about Red Hook that I feel like i lived there. Im from Bay Ridge originally. My husband left in 1962 when we married. Hookers or pointers.Friends with both groups. I see that a lot of people from Visitation PArish write a lot, But what happened to people from St Mary Star of The Sea parish.? I never see anyone talk about that area. Anyone still around that remembers the McCourt,hennessey,Pallon,Pratt,Gilbride, "King" (kempczynski,hank)Roller,Meehan families? They had so many friends. Like to hear some stories from you. When St MArys had reunion a few years back, lot of people out there. Husband and family had a Great Time. Would like to surprise my husband for his upcoming 74th birthday. He talks about that area all the time with family and friends. Will be going to visit neighborhood but I dont think he will expect all the changes. I passed through a few weeks back and I couldnt get over the change. I have a few memories myself of his family,friends but most from listening to his sister BArbara,cousins etc. margaret mccourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Sunday, July 04, 2004 at 08:49:50 (CDT) HAPPY 4TH of JULY to everyone and be safe and aware of everything that is going on around ya. We will be going down to pier 41 at the foot of VanBrunt St. We will be able to see the firework display from there, so they say. Hope so. Enjoy and (((((Happy 4th)))) everyone!!!!! Louise <Sassylu99> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 16:58:23 (CDT) TO THE OWNER OF THIS SITE: I WOULD LIKE TO PURCHASE A T-SHIRT FROM YOU, BUT DO NOT WANT TO GIVE MY CREDIT CARD NUMBER ONLINE. PLEASE E-MAIL ME TO LET ME KNOW IF WE CAN DO A PHONE TRANSACTION. THANK YOU! Christine Doobinin <doobinin@aol.com> Evanston, IL USA - Saturday, July 03, 2004 at 12:00:53 (CDT) Hi everybody just heard that Marlon Brando has passed away. He was part of our youth along with James Dean and lets not forget Elvis. Marlon was 80 years old, I still remember him screaming (((Stella))). A legend!!! He was my idol along with my honey George. Sigh........ Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, July 02, 2004 at 15:33:04 (CDT) HELLO ELLEN .. HOW ARE YOU . YOU NEVER GAVE ME YOUR E MAil ADDRESS . SO I AM WRITEING YOU ON THE GUESTBOOK . I AM USUALLY NOT ON THE COMPUTER DURING THE WEEK . BUT A BUDDY OF MINE CAME TO MY PLACE OF BUSINESS TODAY . AND ASKED ME . IF I WERE TO GO OUT EATING AT A RESTAURANT DO I STILL LEAVE A 15 CENT TIP . I THOUGHT HE WAS GOING CRAZY OR SOMETHING .. THEN HE TOLD ME WHEN YOU GO HOME TO READ THE GUESTBOOK ... SO NOW I KNOW WHAT HE IS TALKING ABOUT ...... HOW YOU BEEN ELLEN. I READ YOUR STORY IT WAS GREAT . VISITATION SCHOOL WAS THE BEST . RED HOOK IS THE BEST .. MRS RYAN WAS TOUGH .. BUT I THINK SISTER PIETA AND SISTER SAINT BRIGETTE AND SISTER ANN BRIGETTE WERE TOUGHER .. I ALWAYS PICTURED THEM AS ENFORCERS ON THE RANGERS HOCKEY TEAM . THEY COULD USE THEIR FIST .. TO MAKE A LONG STORY SHORT . I WOULD LOVE YOU TO E MAIL ME .. I AM USUALLY ON THE COMPUTER ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS . TAKE CARE ELLEN . WILL TALK THIS WEEKEND . JOHN PERNA... JOHNNY PERNA <ONEFASTBAMBINA> S.I. , N.Y. USA - Thursday, July 01, 2004 at 22:47:07 (CDT) KUDOS TO ANTHONY CHECHILO FOR MAKING THE REUNION DOWN THE POST ON JUNE 26 HAPPEN. WE HAD A GREAT TIME ! IT WAS SO MUCH FUN SEEING PEOPLE AFTER SO MANY YEARS . HOPEFULLY EVERYONE WILL COME TO THE OLD TIMERS DAY REUNION ON SEPT 11 DOWN THE POST . THUMBS UP AND A JOB WELL DONE ! bobby & theresa balzano <tbjjuice1@aol.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, July 01, 2004 at 17:45:40 (CDT) WHAT a fabulous website a stroke of genius i might add .A red hook website . I was born in red hook in the early 1950s but moved in the early 1960s . i lived in the projects i believe it was called centre mall . I WENT TO P.S. 27 till the 4th grade then i went to visitation i loved that school it was so small and nice .. i dont remember my 4th grade teacher but allthough i only stayed half a year before moving i do remember my 5th grade teacher her name was mrs ryan . she was tough . i remember a few classmates too. barbara kenneke . elizabeth duffy . inez rodriques . and of course a couple of the boys . gary caramico .john perna . anthony rotunda .. john was my first true puppy love .HE took me to an ice cream parlor i forgot the name but it was across from meyers candy store .. WE sat in the back and john ordered us 2 ice cream sodas .i think they were 25cents then and he playedthe juke box . I believe you got 3 records for a quarter . then he left a 15 cent tip when we left . he was such a nice guy .. i think we went out for two weeks till barbara kenneke stole him away from me .LOL . BUT I LOVED RED HOOK .I LIVED IN ASTORIA QUEENS for over 40 years until returning to live in dycker heights just 6 months ago .. AND I was in P.C RICHARDS on 86th street recently when i made conversation with another woman customer . and we asked each other where the other lived and she told me red hook . i had told her that i was born there and she told me about this website . AND i went on it a week ago and i went back to the archives and saw the name john perna .. i almost dropped . if you john perna read this and if you had mrs ryan in the 5th grade of visitation in the early 1960s would you please write back .. I WOULD LOVE TO E .MAIL YOU ... ELLEN.. ellen brimm bklyn , n.y USA - Wednesday, June 30, 2004 at 15:08:56 (CDT) Donna Cunningham where are you? We were classmates in Visitation from 1st to 5th grade and when I moved to Bay Ridge we use to spent every Friday night on the phone...I was so homesick for all my friends. I'd love to catch up with you .... I have never forgotten you or how kind you were to me. If anybody knows how I can find Donna please let me know. Thanks Barbara Garrigan Morales <jayandbarb_99@yahoo.com> Gaithersburg, MD USA - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 12:46:30 (CDT) Barb Garrigan, Yes I am. Thats why I said that I have to talk to our Aunt Marie on Saturday , which I did. How are you? How is Maryland,I knew your Father pretty good for a kid. I think he was the first bald headed man I ever knew. He had such a great sense of humor. Come to think of it. so did the entire Garrigan Family. Keep in touch, talk ti you soon. Howie Graves <HGraves@swfla.rr.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, June 29, 2004 at 05:31:40 (CDT) Howie Graves: Are you the nephew of Richie and Marie Graves...cousins are Thomas and Richard? You seem to be very involved with this website...I do remember my Uncle Richie Graves being very involved with the post and I think I met Howie Graves, Sr. there when I lived in Red Hook. My father loved the post and all the guys...he marched in all the memorial day parades and I think he played softball with some of the guys as well. Barb Barbara Garrigan Morales <jayandbarb_99@yahoo.com> Gaithersburg, MD USA - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 12:14:42 (CDT) Louise thank you for thr information Mike Coughlin Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Monday, June 28, 2004 at 08:35:40 (CDT) This is for Mike Coughlin...Went for a walk today and passed by the Motor Inn for you. They have a web site Brooklynmotorinn.com. I didn't check it out myself. I went inside and got a business card. It's 140 Hamilton Ave. phone# is 718-875-2500, 718-875-5000. Glad to help...Louise Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 19:46:39 (CDT) hELLO EVERYONE, I went to the reunion last night down at the Post on Van Brunt Street... Had a great time, The (old timers) day is Sept 11th this year.. I go every year, it's great, First they play a traditional game of softball in P.S. 15 school yard, then we are in the Post and in the back yard all day long......One big BQIng.......... We have the big 10.00 drawings. It would be nice for everyone to try and go.... Red HOOk was a great place to grow up in, wonderful memories....I will keep you posted. thanks again Peggy Della Porte P.S. Thanks to Anthony Chechilo for getting it together...... Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@AOL.COM> Brooklyn, N.Y> USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 19:33:57 (CDT) Hi all. Just want to thank Frank Capagna again for such a good time at the class of 53 gathering on Thursday the 24th. Just to let you know that Frank works very hard to get us all together and we really have a good time. And like I said in previous emails my husband John is part of the class of 53 but I met so many wonderful people there and I am looking forward to the next one. Please, if anyone knows anyone from the class of 53 please tell them to contact this website so Frank will know how to contact them. Even if you live out of state contact him. He contacted my cousin Barbara Reisert and she sent in her photo to be included with the rest of the class 53 as to how they look now. So lets see if we can have an even bigger reunion next time Frank has this event. Geri Rath <geri32847@hotmail. com> North Brunswick, NJ USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 19:17:30 (CDT) Oops! My Dad EDWARD KOSTYRKA lived at 415 VAN BRUNDT ST in the 1930's. He had a brother MICHAEL and a sister JEANETTE. He also went to Broklyn Tech. Does anyone remember his family? It's his 80th birthday and I'd like to put him in touch with some old friends. Thanks! Christine Doobinin Christine Doobinin Evanston, IL USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 18:48:00 (CDT) HELLO! Does anyone remember the Kostyrka family? In particular, my Dad, Edward Kostyrka who grew up on Van Buren st in the 30's? He also went to Brooklyn Tech. It's his 80th birthday and I'd love to hook him up with some old pals!! Feel free to e-mail me. Christine Doobinin <doobinin@aol.com> Evanston, IL USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 18:01:12 (CDT) Hello Would like to hear about the reunion. We are hoping to make Old Timers Day Do they have the date yet. Thanks Eileen Eileen <GMCeileen@AOL.com> USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 11:45:49 (CDT) In Red Hook my next door neighbors were Danny, Alvin, Marie, Bobby and Raymond Frost. I teased a stranger on a train in Pittsburgh who told me that Raymond Frost was now a very good undertaker in Harlem. When my mother died [she was white] we used Raymond - who is black and was only four years old when we had seen him last. When Raymond went to pick up my Mom, the hospital nurse immediately put down my mother's race as "black" on her death certificate! Raymond put on this marvelous funeral with speeches, songs, and created a fancy printed program. That was the best funeral I ever attended, and my mother would have loved it. We made speeches about Raymond's family, and he said it was the best funeral he ever attended. We didn't know our mother's real name until the funeral! TERESINA! We thought her name was Grace! We all told funny stories too. Amanda Stevenson [Sandy Svendsen] <lyricist@mindspring.com> Jackson Heights, NY USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 02:29:45 (CDT) Hearing from Arthur Larsen has been a real hoot! Does anybody know what ever happened to Kenneth Rossetti? Joan Tramuto? Aida Coriano the Flamenco Dancer? Anna Schell? Wilhelmina Smith? Dorothy Span? Barbara & Phillip Olson? One day, in a coffee shop, I thanked a guy for saving bottles for me when I was six years old. He said that he never saved bottles for a kid. I said, "In 1949 you were working in a box company on Van Brunt Street in Red Hook." He said he was there all right! Amanda Stevenson [Sandy Svendsen] <lyricist@mindspring.com> Jackson Heights, NY USA - Sunday, June 27, 2004 at 02:14:32 (CDT) Looking for information on the new hotel/motel that was built in Red Hook. It is near the Battery tunnel. The name and telephone number. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl USA - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 16:25:50 (CDT) I AM LOOKING FOR SOME PEOPLE THAT MIGHT KNOW MY DAD!HIS NAME IS PAT MCKENNA HE LIVED ON ELVIN AVE!HIS 60TH BDAY IS COMEING UP WE ARE PLANING A BIG BANG FOR HIM!MY MOTHER IS FROM THERE TO SHE LIVED IN THE PROJECTS HER NAME IS GERRY DAVIES(MCKENNA) MY DAD HAD BROTHERS THERE NAME ARE BILL MCKENNA,JOHN SMITH JR,IF SOME ONE KNOWS OF THEM CAN YOU EMAIL ME THANK YOU VERY MUCH! GINGER MCKENNA (LOOKING FOR PIC AND OTHER THINGS ABOUT HIM FOR HIS BDAY WOULD LIKE TO HAVE SOME OF THERE OLD FREINDS THERE) GINGER mcKENNA <LYNCHMOB6619@A0L.COM> PA USA - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 09:58:04 (CDT) well this is it everyone.. with less than 8 hours left till the reunion . i just want to fill everyone in . we have a reunion this evening at the red hook post on van brunt street . it is from 6p.m. till 10 p.m again it is today saturday from 6p.m till 10 p.m. admission will be 20 dollars a person. we will have sandwiches and sodas . and the post has a bar if anyone would like to buy a drink . so try to come everyone .. as we travel down memory lane with all the wonderful people that will be there ... SEE YOU THIS EVENING.... anthony chechilo USA - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 08:07:01 (CDT) Hello Barbara Garrigan: You brought back memories. I knew your father, Buddy. When I was about 8 yrs. old, he came to my backyard birthday party on Conover St. I think he was about 2 yrs older. I'm 6 mos. older than your Aunt Marie. He was a friendly kid from a nice family. Regards. Eleanor Creegan <Kerry213@AOL.com> Catskill, NY USA - Saturday, June 26, 2004 at 07:48:15 (CDT) Have a great time at the reunion tomorrow. Anthony, just to let you know, it is a lot of work trying to get it together,but even to see a few friends that have not been seen in years is well worth the effort. Have a great time. Barbara Garrigan, yes I knew your father, I think he worked with my father in White Rock. He was a good man with every good sense of humor. Just to let you know, I will give our Aunt Marie a call tomoorow. Howie Graves <HGraves@swfla.rr.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Friday, June 25, 2004 at 21:09:27 (CDT) HI EVERYONE, JOHN AND I ARE LOOKING FORWARD TO THE RED HOOK REUNION AT THE POST.PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE IF YOU PLAN ON COMING CALL ANTHONY CHECHILO AT 1 917-566-1081. WE CAN'T WAIT TO SEE SOME OLD FRIENDS AND TO MAKE SOME NEW ONES.SEE YOU THERE. PAT VASQUEZ <VWALARDSMATE@AOL.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Friday, June 25, 2004 at 15:51:12 (CDT) Hey Tom White: It would be so great if you would share some of your memories of my Dad and Aunt Marie. My Dad passed away 9 years ago and we miss him like it was yesterday. My Aunt Marie Graves now lives in Valley Stream, L.I. Thank for your response and I would welcome any memories you might have of my dad. In my heart he was the greatest guy I've ever known. Barb Barbara Garrigan Morales <jayandbarb_99@yahoo.com> Gaithersburg, MD USA - Friday, June 25, 2004 at 13:16:54 (CDT) I'm a resident of RedHook and look forward to all the new and exciting things that will become part of Redhook Brooklyn!!! Yvette ID-Deen <yiddeen@mshanken.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 25, 2004 at 10:21:28 (CDT) Born in Red Hook but left in 1950, I knew your father Budd used to hang out with Joan Garrigan and Rosemary Donnellythe Redmonds went to school with Marie Garrigan hung out with Butch Merth Ilived on Coffey St Tom White <tomflo@msn.com> Oxon Hill, Md USA - Thursday, June 24, 2004 at 23:06:09 (CDT) hello everyone . CALLS are coming in about this reunion and it looks like we are going to get a decent amount of people .there is still time to decide to come .. AGAIN it is at the post on saturday june 26 th from 6p.m till 10 p.m . i will be there from 5 p.m. on if anyone would like to arrive earlier .. it will cost 20 dollars a person . we will have sandwiches and sodas . and of course the post has a bar . any alcoholic drinks will have to be bought by that individual person . so time is wasteing . please call me at 1917 566 1081 . i will be waiting .... anthony chechilo USA - Wednesday, June 23, 2004 at 16:03:34 (CDT) Hi! My maiden name was Barbara Garrigan and I went to Visitation School. I started there in 1953, in 2nd Grade I had Mrs. Kelly. I would sure love to hear from some of my old classmates...Timmy Redmond, the Rodriguez twins, Donna Cunningham. Also some the our neighbors...from Verona Street and from Visitation Church...My father played softball and hung out in Coffee Park. His name was Michael "Buddy" Garrigan. I think it would be great to know where some of you are and what you are doing. I always go back to the memories of my childhood. Barbara Morales <Jayandbarb_99@yahoo.com> Gaithersburg, MD USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 08:03:33 (CDT) For the oldtimers who attended PS 30. You may be interested to know there's presently being erected eight three story "town houses" with balconies, modern kitchens and baths, the works. Four facing Sullivan St and four facing Wolcott St in the old PS30 playground between Christ Chapel and the school which also has been converted to condo's... John Burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> Red Hook, Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at 00:51:48 (CDT) hi everyone . WITH five days remaining till the reunion at the post .i am asking people to please call me if you are thinking of comeing . i will briefly give you the rundown of names who will be there . I would also need you to call me by wed . SO as i would know how many hero sandwiches to order . I along with my good friend johnny perna have been getting alot of calls and e mails from people who are comeing . UNFORTUNATELY johnny cannot make it due to family commitments .but i would like to thank him for helping me with this reunion. SO please anyone who is comeing or is thinking of comeing PLEASE PLEASE CALL NOW . although people might just show up that night which is okay . i just want to make sure that we have enough food for everyone .MY NUMBER is 917 566 1081... p.s. CHRISTINE GAETA AND MATTY MARTINO .. I HEARD THAT YOU MIGHT BE COMEING PLEASE CALL ME ... I WILL WRITE AGAIN ON WED FOR ANYONE STILL INTERESTED IN ATTENDED ... anthony chechilo s.i., n.y. USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 21:40:47 (CDT) "SANDRA SVENDSEN" WOW! Somewhere in my files I have a class picture from P.S. 30 with many of the people you named you are sitting right up-front. I lived in the last house on Sullivan Street before the docks. This site has certainly brought back memories. Every couple of years I go down the "Point" just so I don't forget what an experience growing up there was. I hope life treated you well as I have fond memories of you and I do remember "Stewy". Arthur Larsen <ArtLarsen@yahoo.com> Lancaster, PA USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 16:33:07 (CDT) Hi Tom kennedy, nice to hear from you. Yes allof your info is correct. I have 2 sets of mcmahon cousins, Aunt Gerrys kids are eileen, ed, kevin and veronica, they are all over from long island to jersey to florida. Auntloretta, my godmother, God rest her soul' kids are Joseph, bobby, francis, gerard and dennis is deceased. they are spread out from brooklyn, to florida, jersey and florida. My dad ,ed and my uncles, joe and franky,still alive in Queens. dad and uncle joe are gone and we miss them very much. Yes the would take kids from around warren st up to the murphy bungalow, Now part of willobrook mall in Singac(wayne township) we used to swim in the passaic river and the clay hole. which was a pond in the middle of a trotting track, also part of willowbrook mall now.At guys pony ranch, just off the old circle of NJ23 and NJ 46 we used to see who could ride white flash, the fastest meanest horse there. I think i finally did it after getting thrown off several times and my dad saying GETBACKONTHATHORSE. I have a great deal of respect for my uncle's they did a lot to help the neighborhood kids and they all loved the ponies , Uncle Franky still gets out to Aqueduct, Belmont, where uncle joe worked, and even Saratoga and Mammouth. Any stories of your own? Thanks for the memories, regards, ed murphy ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> Carthage, ny USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 08:10:15 (CDT) Hi Kathleen Butler, i sent you an e-mail, it came back for some reason. You will notice that my three sisters are now on the site and i am sure they would love to hear from you. Yes i do remember you, yes my dad was the track coach for the pal team with connie mac. My sisters still talk about the stadium and the fields. Regards, ed murphy ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> Carthage, ny USA - Monday, June 21, 2004 at 07:57:22 (CDT) Hello everyone The Murphys from Dikeman Street (Ann Marie Barbara and Nancy) want to say hello and find out when the reunion is. Hope to hear from everyone, please email us. Talk to you soon. Barbara Murphy <Barbaranec@aol.com> EAtontown, nj USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 21:21:29 (CDT) The Murphy's from Dikeman Street (AnnMarie, Barbara, Nancy) want to say hello to everyone and see when the reunion is. Please email us if you recognize our name. Talk to you soon. Barbara Murphy Eatontown, Nj USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 21:15:19 (CDT) Lou, thanks for the info. I went to his site and tried to order his book thru Amazon.com and they were out of stock and didn't really know if they would get any more.I looked on the net and had a hard time finding any copies available. I collect cookbooks and have 13 bookcases full of them. I got to thinking I had his cookbook somewhere, sure enough I looked and looked and FOUND IT!!!!! I'm so happy. Lots of great recipes. Thanks for your help!!! Barbara Wright <bwright@carolina.net> Laurel Hill, NC USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 15:17:55 (CDT) Barbara, To see more about the "Chicken Man" click on "Businesses" on top of this page and you will see a link to his site. Hope this helps you. By the way: HAPPY FATHERS DAY TO ALL DADS TODAY. Lou Lou Viegas <lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 13:57:27 (CDT) To Ed Murphy: I lived on Warren between Court and Smith and I saw a few familiar names in your post. You must have been cousins to the McMahons -- Eileen, Eddie etal, and across the street Gerard etal. I remember they had a couple of uncles named Murphy. One of them used to take kids from the neighborhood up to the family bungalow near Wayne N.J. I remember there was a penny well up there. That's all I remember about the place -- that was more than 40 years ago. Regards. Tom Kennedy <kprs@infionline.net> Lost Wages, NV USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 11:03:22 (CDT) Where is the MEEHAN FAMILY WHO LIVED IN BROOKLYN? The FATHER WAS A HORSE TRAINER who died in car accident before 1962..The mother was a CHILDRENS GOVERNESS.. They had several sons and daughters.. PLEASE contact me at elaine1836@aol.com Thank you Elaine <Elaine1836@aol.com> NJ USA - Sunday, June 20, 2004 at 06:57:26 (CDT) Found Helen Sojak in Washington State. Went to PS 30 with Iris Pearson [Las Vegas], Linda Frazier, Joan Tramuto, Raymond Wyndram, George Thoroughgood, The Ramsey Twins, Barbara Olson. My name was Sandra Svendsen. My twin is Stewart Svendsen. Amanda Stevenson <lyricist@mindspring.com> Jackson Heights, NY USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 11:56:05 (CDT) hi kenny rush was good to see you last week had a good time in the post tell everyone i said hi see you at the reunion stay well and god bless all MATTHEW MARTINO <mattymartino@yahoo.com> fort lee, nj USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 11:35:36 (CDT) Hi Anthony Checilo - Good luck with the mini reunion. I really wanted to make it but my son is graduating this week and I have made other plans. I hope it is successful and you do it again. If so, I will definitely be there. I would love to see everyone from the old neighborhood. Take care - Linda Morrissey Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10:24:26 (CDT) Hi Kevin Cox- thanks so much for your kind words about Mom. Boy did hearing from you bring back memories. How's your family. Do you ever hear from Jimmy Sera, Robert or Rosemary Suefert. If you do send my love. And of course to Lolly and Joann. I havent been in Red Hook for years - was going to try to make Visitation' 150 anniversary Mass but my son wasnt feeling well that day. Someday I am going to take him down there and show him what a great place it is. Keep in touch - I loved hearing from you. Linda Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, June 19, 2004 at 10:22:00 (CDT) Hi everyone, I am having a great time hearing from everyone. My sister Ann marie wouldn't let me off the phone last night. She was going to wake up my sister Barbara to use the computer.Yes Margaret, ann marie will die, she has been looking for you too.I am at school now, we are winding down, so i have time to write from here. send me your phone and e-mail and i will be sure ann marie gets it and i am sure you will hear from her. I heard from bob macdonald and maria monaco o'neill, yes ann marie is waiting for your phone call, she was so excited i thought she was going to break down in tears. Ann Marie was talking about peggy dellaport and cubi and linda morrissey and all the laffins and thomas wirth. I swear, my wife was telling me to come to bed and my sister is saying no i have to tell you about so and so. And i remember andrea maccarella and billy mcallister and i am sure i will come up with more people. I remember my sisters and i going to redmonds funeral parlor to see you was waked and we would go to the calling hours and people would tell their relatives that these were neighborhood kids. Mrs. nolans grandaughters, barbara and sissy jellicks used come over from staten island , we would go swimming at the dock, the end of conover st and guys from a freighter had to rescue us because we couldn't get back up the rope. Our parents would have died if they knew all the mischief we were into. any way , ann marie was wondering about a reunion down in red hook, maybe at the vfw. details please i remember maureen hickey and patricia gambrone and regina hanacack. I am having too much fun here. I have to help a couple of seventh graders with some social studies. talk to evryone soon. God bless. ed murphy ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> Carthage, ny USA - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 07:56:26 (CDT) My mother was Frances Bishop. She was born in 1916 and lived most of her childhood years through high school at 10 Garden Place in Brooklyn Heights. I just discovered this page. Does anyone remember her? Barbara Cook <bbc6714@juno.com> Huntsville, AL USA - Thursday, June 17, 2004 at 06:15:26 (CDT) HI EDDIE MURPHY .. I HAVE BEEN TRYING FOR YEARS TO FIND THE WHERE ABOUTS OF YOUR SISTER ANN MARIE IS IT POSSIBLE TO E MAIL ME .. MARGARET PERNA <ONEFASTBAMBINA> S.I . , N.Y USA - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 21:21:24 (CDT) hi everyone . with ten days left till the red hook reunion at the post . i am trying to get a definite head count so as i know what to order . many people have called you will be shocked at some of the names . please call me at 917 5661081 as soon as you can it will be a great time for all .. there will be red hookers there from forty years old to sixty years old . so there is no age limit .. JUST COME AND ENJOY you will not be disappointed . BETTY BUTLER LINDA MORISSERY EDDIE MURPHY SOME GREAT NAMES UP THERE . GIVE A CALL GUYS . anthony chechilo s.i. , n.y USA - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 21:16:26 (CDT) Hi Linda Morrissey. I just wanted to say I am sorry about your mother. I spent a lot of time in her candy store and she was a really nice person. I have very good memories of her. Kevin Cox <johnking83@aol.com> Carlisle, PA USA - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 17:30:18 (CDT) Hi Linda morrissey, I remember the jelly rolls my dad loved, my mom still has Christmas houses from your mom's store. Sorry about your mom, God rest her soul. I remember Tony Marra almost killing me by the store because I had teased him. I remember using the pay phone and the red quareters that were two for a penny. Do you visit red hook? I heard there was a brewpub on van dyke and a trolley museum and a walkway along the docks. My sisters hung out with tommy hodges, i think i knew billy better, or maybe that's backwards. nice to talk to you. Regards, ed murphy ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> carthage, ny USA - Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at 14:21:13 (CDT) Hi Ed Murphy - I think I vaguely remember you - seeing the names you mentioned brought up so many happy memories. My mother was Mary Morrissey of Mary's Candy Store-she died 3 years ago of Alzheimers. If she was still with us I know she would love this site. I am still in contact with Thomas Hodgens, and Idalia Torres. Seeing all those names you mentioned brought back such good memories of hanging out on Visitation Place and Coffey Park - it is hard to believe our old grammar school is now a Courthouse. Anyway thanks so much for bringing back such happy memories - Linda Morrissey Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 19:35:25 (CDT) Hey everyone, i can't believe i found this site. I grew up on dikeman st. near van brunt. my siblings are ann marie, barbara and nancy, others but you wouldn't know them. My dad was ed murphy and my mom is marie santiago murphy. we all went to visitation school. i graduated in 1966. i remember father sexton, maroney, mcmorrow and kenny. the nuns were geremeda, edward thomas, agnes theres, st. roche, don't forget mrs ryan, and mrs smithers, don't move an eyelash. my God the things we remember. I used to work at john leach's store on van brunt and volpes drugs on richard street. my cousin florence rusch, i think still lives on coffee st. my grandparents were ralph santiago and mary bernardo santiago and uncles emmanuel and frank monyous. my dad grew up on wycoff and warren they went to st. pauls. his siblings geraldine, loretta, joe and franky. their dad was a great baseball player and work for the sanitation dept. he died in 39. i remember lots of names in the neighborhood. like donahues, mcdonalds, gallaghers, walker, fischer, murphys, tarsio, cena, rodriguez, valenti, gallo, dowlers, hodges, laffins, wirths and so many more i can't begin to say. i remember swimming at the pool and at the docks, and the row boat over to white rock and sugar from sucrest, hanging out in coffey park and barshows junk yard, Christ chapel had father fox for a priest i remember the burkhards, the baffis, bianchis, poppalardos, mary's candy store , mr majors store, rosemans store, i loved the 61 crosstown and 77 lorraine st busses. i used to want to be a bus driver. hey drop me a line would love to hear from everyone. i can't believe that it has been 34 years since we left red hook. i remember my classmates eddie hanlon, nelson ortiz, saul diaz, michael leide, michael maonaco, edna walker, jean burban, james hauske, joseph alfano, theresa yodice, diane devanado and more, sorry about the spelling , i can't believe i remember all those names. God bless, ed murphy. ed murphy <es_murphy@verizon.net> carthage, ny USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 19:03:55 (CDT) Anyone know how to contact Mr. Leonard Thomas, The Chicken Man? I'm interested in getting his cookbook. I'll check back to see if any one responds!!! Thanks so much for your help!!! :) :) :) Barbara Wright Laurel Hill, NC USA - Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at 15:19:14 (CDT) Still trying to obtain information about the graduates of P.S.30 class of 1953 (all about 65 years old). The following is a list of classmates I still haven’t located. Please e-mail me at frank_campagna@yahoo.com if you have any information about these people or their relatives: Thank you very much. Marie Acocella........Elaine Angelesano........Rose Marie Angelo........Anna Benadetto........Elizabeth Besser........Noreen Callahan........Providencia Chevalier........Marion Christopher........Mary Lee Coardes........Iris Codelia ........Patricia E. Connolly........Lorraine Deutsch ........Florence Dorman........Geraldine Jeffers........Diane Jenkins........Joan M. Knight........Phyllis Mitchell........Barbara O’Connor........Catherine Pugliese........Joyce Rodriguez........Anna S. Ross........Ruth Ruiz........Frances Sojak ........Alice Sorenson........Ann Doris Stanger........Beverly Sterler........Ellouise Taylor ........Alice M. Trinidade........Katherine Weems........John J. Cassidy........Silvester Caramico........Charles Faro........Leroy Green........Thomas A. Harned........Curtis M. Haymes........Eugene R. Kenney........Michael J. Lamia........Carlos Lopez ........Anthony Loschiavo........William J. Mayhew........William Mitchell........Lucas Montalvo........John Morris........John Pils........Joseph S. Sommovigo........Robert Spand........Heminios Torres........Robert Watson. Francis Campagna <frank_campagna@yahoo.com> Garden City, NY USA - Sunday, June 13, 2004 at 18:12:14 (CDT) My sincere condolences to Donna Cunningham on the passing of your brother Chris. I knew you both very well. We used to have lunch together at Mike's everyday. I also remember your Mom........she was my favorite at Mike's. She would always make sure I was taken care of and got back to school on time. They will both be missed. Maureen (Boyle) Smith <motims@juno.com> Estero, Florida USA - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 11:48:58 (CDT) Just wanted to let people know that Christopher Cunningham of Dwight St has passed away. He was my cousin...his sister is Donna Cunningham......My mother Mary Loughlin (Shea) was Donna and Chris's mothers sister...maybe you knew their mother, Gena Cunningham (also passed)..Gena used to work at Mikes Ice Cream Parlor...A great lady...and fun to be around... If you know Donna, please send her some kind words. Patrick Loughlin <alkinbear@aol.com> Winter Park, Fl USA - Saturday, June 12, 2004 at 00:07:33 (CDT) to betty butler and barbara kenneke or any one else who is interested in attending the reunion at the post on the 26th of june . could you please contact anthony checilo at 1. 917 566 1081. THANK YOU johnny perna <onefastbambina> s.i , n.y. USA - Friday, June 11, 2004 at 07:20:55 (CDT) Hey, Mish... Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, June 11, 2004 at 06:25:19 (CDT) Hey Folks! Where are all the people from Columbia Street between Congress and Union Streets? I went to 29's 142 and John Jay. I have a twin brother named Etienne AKA Corito. Would love to find Steven and Ceasar Introvia, Egar & Edwin from Warren St(?). My crew Was Frank Giuliano, Mike Sulsona, Philip Nazzisi, Joe Radio. Saint Peters Girl Scouts, Hijaa de Maria. Hang out 29's and Congess Park. Baltic Street between Hicks and Henry Streets.Hope to hear from you guys. Michelle A.K.A. Corita <Mish2000@netzero.net> Brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, June 09, 2004 at 16:48:24 (CDT) hi giselle,, how are you? eddie and i are doing good. email me, not sure when i will be in bklyn. send me phone number so i can call you when i do... take care joanie joanie abarno-hernandez <ejh1313@aol.com> USA - Tuesday, June 08, 2004 at 12:50:35 (CDT) Hey Wayne, it is Betty, Gerard's sister...Are you going to the reunion in Brooklyn..Where do we send the money too. I haven't been on the web site in a while. Hi to all Red Hookers..Hope to see you soon Betty Butler USA - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 23:20:11 (CDT) Jim White; I was in the class of 56 at Alexander Hamilton H.S. CHaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 16:55:05 (CDT) To Edgar Arroyo, I went to Nathen Hale and IS293. I lived on Baltic St. between Henry and Clinton. giselle baffi bklyn, ny USA - Monday, June 07, 2004 at 07:08:14 (CDT) Happy 50th Anniversary Jimmy and Marilyn, may you have many more Love Florence & Tommy Tom White <tomflo@msn.com> Oxon Hill, Md USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 23:23:59 (CDT) Happy 50th Anniversary to Uncle Jim and Aunt Marilyn White.......many more happy years together. Love, Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith <motims@juno.com> Estero, Florida USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 11:51:42 (CDT) Happy 50th Anniversary to Jim and Marilyn White. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> estero, fl USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 10:07:21 (CDT) hey wayne baffi how are you write me on my e mail it would be nice to talk to you . alot of memories on good old visitation place . the football games were great . anthony chechilo is getting a reunion together at the post on june 26th from 6 p.m. till 10 p.m why dont you try and make it . he has gotta start getting names soon who are deffinetly comeing . because he wants to know how many heroes to order . it cost 20 dollars a person but there will be sandwhiches and sodas. alcohol will have to be bought at the bar . the names of the people that i hear that are comeing is awesome. at with the price of milk at almost 5 dollars a gallon . 20 bucks isnt bad . especially for a trip down memory lane with these people .. try to write me wayne .. johnny johnny perna <onefastbambina> s.i. , n.y. USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 08:42:36 (CDT) Hi Johnny Tommy says he remembers the Kellys but they lived in the Red Hook Projects before they moved to Park Slope I met your mother when we moved to SE Wash. thats about all we remember didn't know she came from the Hook F White <tomflo@msn.com> Oxon Hill, Md USA - Sunday, June 06, 2004 at 00:09:27 (CDT) Anyone played with the "GENTS" Mike Sulsona <here4Fre@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 15:38:33 (CDT) Hey Harry, Try Kathleen instead of Eileen,( senility is setting in. Just to let you know I have a new email). This is for those that did not already receive 4 notices Howie Graves <hgraves@fla.rr.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 12:07:41 (CDT) Hi Ya Kids! Darlene and I had a wonderful time at "THE REUNION". It was great to reconnect with old friends, Bob Carlson and Marie Kitcher. We shared many memories of our beloved "RED HOOK" and caught up on what happened since we last saw each other! My cousins Ed and Margaret Donahue were there too,that was a surprise! The biggest surprise (for me) was making NEW FRIENDS!! I really enjoyed meeting the Rojas family and friends. They are younger then me so I didn't know them back in "THE HOOD" ,but they are delightful ! It was great to hear about their "RED HOOK" memories ! We had so much in common then , a truly wonderful "little town" of our own. My thanks to Howie, Eileen and Mike and their spouses for making this happen, another entry into the "RED HOOK" book of memories!! Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 11:05:51 (CDT) Does any one know if Alexander Hamilton Vocational High School is still in existence. It was located at 150 Albany Ave. If you know the phone #. Please let me know, Thanks Jim White Jim White <nannu@mc.net> Huntley, Il., il USA - Saturday, June 05, 2004 at 08:36:42 (CDT) To All of you good people from Red Hook, Did you know that "Red Hook" is the only neighborhood in N.Y.City that still retains the name given to it by the Indians long before the white man ever set foot in America? Just thought you might be interested. John B. John J Burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> Red Hook, USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 22:37:08 (CDT) Hi Joey, This is John Rath's wife Geri. John read your email and showed me the last name of Gloria Ann and Mary Grace. The name Nunziato was my maiden name. I don't remember any other Nunziato's in Red Hook except my uncle Mike. My fathers name was Benny. He worked as a bartender in Gabes for years and years. He also worked as a cook in Tony's Pizzeria for years as well before going to work down the docks. My mother name was Catherine but was known by the name of Sis. We lived at 350 Van Brunt Street over Kullens Bakery just opposite the VFW Post. I don't have a clue as to who those Nunziato's are. Geri Rath <geri32847@hotmail.com> North Brunswick, NJ USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 18:50:48 (CDT) THE REUNION WAS GREAT. JOHNIE AND I HAD A GREAT WEEKEND. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOUR WORK. I JUST ENJOYED SINGING,DANCING,LAUGHING AND TELLING STORIES. I HOPE TO SEE MORE PEOPLE NEXT TIME. JOHNIE AND MIRIAM(CARY)ROJAS MIRIAM(CARY)RIVERA USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 13:48:34 (CDT) hello all i used to live in brooklyn and go to Nathen Hale 293. im looking for people that attended with me back in the 80's if this is you e-mail me...... edgar arroyo <arroyoncma@aol.com> tampa , fl USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 10:52:43 (CDT) i used to live in brookly and go to Nathen Hle 293 im looking for people thet went to school with me back in the 80's if you did e-mail me edgar arroyo <arroyoncma@aol.com> tampa , fl USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 10:48:01 (CDT) dear john r., and jerry mc: my computer is in the library!! The library can't connect with Hotmail, so be patient. There were two angels living in Red Hook, just off Van Brunt, a few blocks past Visitation. Not only were they holy, but they were Italian. Mary grace, and Gloria Ann,, were twins, and there Mother let us in their apartment to relax, and mangia. Mary grace passed away too early, and Gloria Ann had a living death in her marriage. Their last name was Nunziato( John R. and geri any relation?) and would love to contact Gloria Ann. joe ross <rh1941jr@fastmail> whitestone, ny USA - Friday, June 04, 2004 at 09:49:38 (CDT) Hi All: My parents, Rosemary and Jimmy Loughlin, lived on Huntington Street. I was born there and lived there in early childhood before we moved to Prospect Park. I was baptized at St. Mary Star of the Sea, where my family attended church.We later moved to NJ, but nobody wants to talk about that mistake. Patty and Robin Loughlin are among my many Brooklyn cousins and I would love to hear from any family or neighbors visiting this site. I live in Oregon now but would love to return to Brooklyn someday. Alex (aka:Kathy) Loughlin <rio951@msn.com> Portland, OR USA - Thursday, June 03, 2004 at 22:39:04 (CDT) does anyone remember the kelly family of red hook. i don't know the street they lived on . 8 sisters. i would like to hear from anyone who knew them john bies <jbies96112@aol.com> houston , tx USA - Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 21:54:59 (CDT) Hi, Does anyone remember the Califano family of Huntington Street? Specifically Tally Red? My sister is his daughter and as he died many years ago, she has had no contact with her family... michele moran <michelem121@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, June 02, 2004 at 20:27:30 (CDT) The reunion was fantastic. We really enjoyed seeing everyone, especially Harry and his music. Thanks to Howie and Mike everything was perfect. The memories were fresh in our minds as Rachel Rojas acted out every scene. I think we should go on a cruise next year. Bob and Jackie Carlsen Bob Carlsen <jcarlsen@insightbb.com> Louisville, Ky USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 22:05:35 (CDT) Reunion correction. Margaret Lucito I was told by Mike Coughlin, is Margaret Nucito, sorry Margaret. PS To Mike Coughlin,it is Howie not Harry hahahahahahahaha. But you do not have to correct this. See you at dinner later. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 13:55:14 (CDT) Dear john R. & gerry M: Yeah, it's me. After years of ashrams, and zen monasteries, and tons of guru's, with a little dose of 12 Step work ( It was hard recovering from a bar every block), I am stepping out of my cave, and into the Internet. After hiding in the N.Y.C. Parks for 27 years (some called it working), I retired. Just started getting my Social Security check at age 59 (ha ha). Jerry, my E-mail addres IS a bit scuzzy. Did you use .fm? John, did you know you were living adjacent to Red Hook's favorite funny girl: Harriet ? joe ross <rh1941jr@fastmail.fm> whitestone, ny USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 13:48:36 (CDT) dear pat loughlin: If you dont attend the reunion next year, i will fly down and muss up your wig. Your craver of reunion detals. joe ross,jr <rh1941jr@fastmail.fm> whitestone, ny USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 12:46:09 (CDT) Hey all you hookers that showed up to reunion how about giving us a list of people that showed up!PLEASE!!!!! Lucy Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 10:46:42 (CDT) Just a few comments on the Reunion. The thing that made this such a good time were the people. You can take them out of Red Hook but the memories and stories are still there. A few comments about Mr. Harry Boyle. He was going on vacation after the Reunion. He did not want to carry all his sound system on vacation. On Saturday night at the reception he sang a few songs only using a Karaoke machine and using his own CD in it. We were not sure how this would work ? Harry was great. Harry did the same Sunday night at the dinner. Harry is not just a singer he is an entertainer. Working with Kathleen Butler And Harry Graves on this Reunion was my pleasure.Thanks to all the people that came. Thank you again to Mark for use of this South Brooklyn web site. With out this great site there would not have been a Reunion. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 09:22:30 (CDT) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send some photos of reunion ...I been thinking about it all weekend soooo sorry I had to miss you all! Love Lucy & Cheno Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 08:30:48 (CDT) PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE send some photos of reunion ...I been thinking about it all weekend soooo sorry I had to miss you all! Love Lucy & Cheno Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 08:30:27 (CDT) REUNION Well, we did it,Thank you Kathleen and Mike.We all met,remembered and had a great time. Of course we didn't look the same, but we certainly acted the same. It was great seeing people that we haven't seen in over 40 years. Marie Kitcher, Arlene and Bob Carlsen among those faces. The Rojas' Coughlins, Carlsens,Niedlanders'Margaret Locito, Donohues,Riveras'Victor Flores, Harry Boyle and unfortunetly Bob Furtaw had to back out at the last minute due to a family problem, hopefully nothing serious. Johnny Rojas had us in stiches the entire weekend.The only thing missing was your name. Everyone wants to do it again next year. Sounds good to me. Maybe then, your name will appear as an attendee.We did not have that much money left over, approximatly $45.00. In a few days I will send a check to Visitation.Sorry that Patrick Loughlin did not make it on Sunday, hope that everything is OK with him. Come September we will again send out some feelers for next year. Hopefully more of you will like to join us. Think about over the summer and save your money, you don't want to miss it again.Talk to you soon Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, June 01, 2004 at 08:27:28 (CDT) The first Red Hook reunion in Florida was a success. Everything was perfect. The welcome party on Saturday was wonderful.. looking at all the pictures that everyone brought and, of course, being entertained by Harry Boyle. The Sunday banguet was even better with everyone reminiscing and, again, being entertained by Harry. I didn't want the weekend to end. My thanks to Mike Coughlin and Howie Graves; you guys are the best and it was such a joy to work with you (To Betty and Anne: they couldn't have done it without you.) Hope to see you all very soon. Kathleen Butler <jlw1358@aol.com> Melbourne, FL USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 21:29:16 (CDT) Who said we can't go back. We sure did this weekend I would like to Thank Kathleen ,Howie & Michael they did such a good job. Thanks to Harry Boyle for singing and taking us down memory lane We all had a ball. Just to see old friends again We all went back in time it was like walking down Van Brunt Street The Hotel was great, Time went too fast .Hope all the pictures come out. The old stories of people we knew brought back so many old memories. Fun Loving group.Hope we do it again A big thank you for all your work Howie, Mike and Kathleen Eileen Coughlin Collins Eileen <GMCeileen@AOL,Com> USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 20:17:16 (CDT) Just got back from the reunion and had to let everyone know what a great time we all had. For me, it was wonderful to spend time with friends I haven't seen in over 40 years and share lots of happy memories. The really amazing thing is that none of us has changed at all, except maybe we've gotten better! Everyone involved in the planning did a terrific job - thanks for the hard work. I just hope that even more "Hookers" can make it to the next one. Marie Kitcher Mitchell <mskitchmitch@msn.com> Maplecrest, NY USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 18:38:13 (CDT) John just dropping a short line to let you know that I'm still around, doing well. Miss the candy store, and have good memories of that store. Hope to hear from you. wayne baffi staten island, ny USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 10:30:51 (CDT) Hi to all,we lived on Huntington St.My sisters and I attented St.Mary's Star of the Sea,1966-70. This site is great and a happy place to visit,so my remark will be short and painless.....My mother god bless her struggled to keep up with the tuition and sometime we did not have it, but that didn't stop her from making sure her children had a Catholic School education,,,a big thing in those days.But my memories where sad not understanding why we were not excepted.....let me stop right here and say to all stay happy remember the happy moments but alway remind your children ,granchildren to be kind and fair and remember who you hurt at a young tender age will follow them throug out there life.Yes I Graduated June 1970. Again, Thanks Great site and I hope I didn't rain on the parade......Long live Brooklyn. Gilbert Rivera <Gilriv56@yahoo.com> USA - Monday, May 31, 2004 at 07:48:00 (CDT) Joe Ross. Are you the same Joe Ross who went to Brooklyn Tech? We played ball together with Walter Reid, Alan Materazzo, Pat Gilbride, the Scroop brothers, and a host of others. The E-mail address you have entered on this site is listed as not valid by my service. Do you have another? Jerry McClernon <mcclr@hotmail.com> Hernando, FL USA - Saturday, May 29, 2004 at 20:13:04 (CDT) Thomas, the only rules I remember for pitching oennies was the closer to the building was the winner and if it was leaning on the building it was closest, 2 leaners was a do-over. By the way Williamsburgh is not Souith Brooklyn, but I lived near there for a few years (Kent & Myrtle) and there were lots of similar things. Joe, you remember 14 cents for the Pioneer. I thought 10 cents, but you may be right or maybe it was inflation! I'm talking about the mid 40's. You're right about the High class Clinton. My mother used to go there on dish night! Lou Viegas Valley Stream, NY United States - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:41:41 (CDT) SO sorry thats Harry Boyle!!! Lucy Fraser Longo Kenneke Suarez! USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 14:01:23 (CDT) To all of you going to the reunion this week end I am soo envious!!! Cheno & I wanted so much to go but finances wont allow! Otherwise we woulda been there with belles on! Well with rings on our fingers and belles on our toes and a bone in our nose Ho ho! (LOL!) BIG CHUCKLES! And HArry Moyle! Happy Birthday! I was wanting so much to see you and Mo!and the others but want you all to know you need to have another reunion something closer to where we are mabe in weeki watchee the mermaid place next time! when the weather is cooler and the brooklynites are wanting to get away to the warmer climate God Bless you all! Hugs Kisses and Best Wishes only Lucy & Cheno Brooksville Florida! a/k/a Lil Red Hook! Lucy(Fraser-Longo Kenneke)Suarez USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 13:59:47 (CDT) HI EVERYONE MY NAME IS MIRIAM (CARY) RIVERA. I LIVED ON CONOVER ST. MY BROTHERS ARE JUSTINO(JULIO),AND MELVIN. I GRADUATED VISITATION IN 65. I AM SEEKING CLAIRE DELUCA IF ANYONE KNOWS OF HER PLEASE CONTACT ME. HI PEGGY DELAPORTE HOW I REMEMBER YOUR FAMILY. HOW IS TILLY AND LOUIE. CHARLES RUSCH, HOW ARE YOU DOING? WE WERE IN THE SAME CLASS. I REMEMBER THE BAFFIS,QUADRINOS,MIRANDA,RATEL,MURPHYS,RAMSEYS,LAFFENS ANY MANY MORE. THIS WEBSITE IS JUST GREAT.I HOPE TO SEE MANY OF YOU IN ORLANDO REUNION THIS WEEKEND. OH! FOR THOSE LADIES OUT THERE WHO REMEMBERS LIL LOVER I MARRIED HIM (JOHNIE ROJAS) LIVED AT 104 DWIGHT ST. WE ARE MARRIED 33 YRS. WE HAVE 2 CHILDREN LIL JOHN WHO IS 26YRS. AND VANESSA WHO IS 22. WELL TAKE CARE EVERYONE. WRITE BACK. MIRIAM(CARY)RIVERA MIRIAM(CARY)RIVERA USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 09:07:20 (CDT) Hello again.....I have only been on this site for two days and have had so many nice replies....it is so typical of what I remember as a child and young man growing up in Red Hook......it's the kindness of the people..it always was..and continues to be......I wanted to let you all know that I have been reading all the past postings...and I think I need a new pair of glasses...LOL...I am bleary eyed..LOL...but what great "stuff"... I was wondering if any knows anything about Suzanne Esposito and her Husband Frank Davies.....She and her family before she was married lived on Van Brunt Street..and ran a Deli or Sandwich shop....Great people..Her mother was outrageously kind and generous... think Suzanne had a cousin Vickie that she was always with.. Just curious..but would appreciate any info.. thanks for all the memories you have written in you posting..it brings it all back and I wouldn't change a moment of it ...heading to the Reunion..on Sunday... searching for my old pictures of the HOOK now.. God bless all........ PATRICK LOUGHLIN <alkinbear@aol.com> Winter Park, Fl USA - Friday, May 28, 2004 at 00:57:32 (CDT) TO HOWIE GRAVES . GOOD LUCK WITH THE REUNION . YOU AND MR BOYLE AND MR COUGHLIN ALONG WITH MY GRAMMAR SCHOOL CLASSMATE KATHLEEN BUTLER HAVE TRIEDALL YEAR TO GET THIS TOGETHER . AND YOU DESERVE TO HAVE A GOOD TURNOUT . HAVE A GOOD TIME RED HOOKERS .... JOHNNY PERNA.. johnny perna s.i , ny USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 21:40:46 (CDT) Hi Joey, I seen your letter on this website and it brought back fond memories. Walter Reid was my best friend too. He was Godfather to my son John and always at our house for occasions. Sis was ill recently but she is doing okay now she lives in Whiting NJ. Tommy I have not seen since Walters funeral and Johnny Reid is living in Toms River NJ We all loved him and miss him very much. I am now living in New Jersey and thinking about moving to Florida. If you would like to walk down memory lane you can reach me at geri32847@hotmail.com. Would like to hear from you. How is your sister Ilene? Regards, John E. Rath John E. Rath <geri32847@hotmail.com> North Brunswick, NJ USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 20:28:52 (CDT) Hey Harry Boyle - Belated Happy Birthday - has it really been 10 years since we were celebrating your 50th at Chadwicks. Anyway - many more - Love Linda Linda Morrissey <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 19:40:52 (CDT) ALMOST FORGOT. BETWEEN THE FORTES, AND THE MUSSOS?. THERE LIVED THE GIRL WHO STOPPED MY BREATHING AT AGE 5 OR 6. MY FIRST INKLING THAT FREE WILL DID NOT EXIST. MARY ANNE CULHANE, I HOPE YOU EXPERIENCE ALL THAT GOD PROMISES US. RED HOOK HAD A TREASURE OF WONDERFUL PEOPLE JOE ROSS, JR <RH1941JR> WHITESTONE, NY USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 15:53:29 (CDT) back for last time? after , the dunns came the kennedys. claire is a nurse, and howie is a n.j. lawman. when my father and howie's father went to the pool, the lifeguard warned them not to jump into the pool at the sametime, to avoid a tidal wave. they were big! my friend walter and howie,jr had a dispute, and howie said when he got walter down,he was going to get kicked in the head. walter got on the ground, and said " i dare you". it was a short brawl. next came the foxes. these men built a powerboat in their yard. the fortes were my close friends. al,elsie. gregory/ bartley ,and bonnie. fred and i are still friends in our 60's. the kennekes lived above the fortes. one of the most memorable moments in my life was witnessing phillip chekowski and his father walking side by side to his gas station. they both had the same gait: like the leaning tower of pisa. margie, you were totally vertical, i swear. way, way back were the mussos? thank you, murphy johnson for protecting me from feral bully. well, thats it. one boy who had a lifetime of experience within one block + please forgive typing style . no time to review.. VIVA, RED HOOK joseph ross, jr <rh1941jr> whitestone, ny USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 15:42:07 (CDT) Who remembers when there was a movie like the Robe showing at the Clinton theater. The Sisters of Saint Joseph wanted the students to see this movie. We would go to the movies as a class. Walk from Visitation BVM thru the projects to the Clinton. We never did go to the Pioneer theater as a class. Those were the Days. Howie Graves was right that was a great Birthday party that Harry Boyle had for his 60th. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 15:23:09 (CDT) I grew up in williamsburg and was wondering if anyone remebers the rules for pitching pennies. I don't think williamsburg is concidered part of south Brooklyn but I think I can hang with you guys, what do you think. Have A greatday! Thomas Wander <twander789@aol.com> coeur d' alene, id USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 15:16:24 (CDT) back again. who had the longest and skinniest front yard? the hamilton's. ellen was my hero. she cold compete with any boy, and was prettier. my father grabbed me by the shirt,and walked ,dragged me crying to fight butchie, when he bullied me. a few years later, me and butchie were circling red hook's perimeter smoking as many cigarettes as we could. the owner's orf the metal works were next: the barschows. they also bred chinchillas. at the corner of dikeman and richards, slightly to the left were the murphys. roger and my friend, walter reid had a brutal fight. on the corners were johns deli and volpes. we used volpes wall forever playing a weird game with a ball. we would wet our lips at mabels. harriet, why don't i remember you? do you remember my sister eileen? your comments are a hoot!!! coming back down dikeman we pass joseph ross ,jr <rh1941jr> whitestone, ny USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 14:49:28 (CDT) dikeman & 139 dwight, one block + the ross': gabe, a longshoreman, and betty, his wife. my sister, eileen, lived on dwight with the cunningham's. donna is still there, and chriss needs prayers. to our right were the mccormicks. maureen grew up to be a classy woman. at the intersection of dikeman and dwight, if you looked towards columbia st., were where the reid's resided. johnny nearly became a french fry when he tried to goose up the election day fire with gasoline. sis was an angel. tommy became a cop. walter was my best friend. he got me thrown out of the dump(pioneer) and the clinton more than a few times. at ebbets field, walter' voice could pierce the crowds, and he would drive the relief pitcher's crazy. at my wedding, he got down on his knees, and did his "al jolson" imitation. what a guy. across the street was a house with a horses head on the top. judy woods lived there(such an infatuation). heading back to the corner and to the left was where the devines and meywes lived. crossing the street, another crush: margaret mc gowan lived on the corner with her refined family. behind the garages, was the best football player of rsd hook's home: howie grant. then came the suzios, dark and exotic. ahuge yard was filled by the mcomiskeys. margie, we prayed for you when your body was failing you at such a young age.(another infatuation). then came the hamils(any relationship to pete?) my time at the libraries computer is up.love to red hook joe ross, jr <rh1941jr> whitestone, ny USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 14:23:53 (CDT) The Pioneer Theater building is still standing! It’s had a number of uses since it was a theater. It was a real bargain at 14 cents admission for children and adults at a quarter. Why 14 cents I wonder! Why not 15? Oh well! The first few rows were flooded sometimes after a heavy rain. The seats were literally under water. The men’s room was unbelievable (let’s just leave it at that). My sister, Eileen, said that Mary the Matron is still alive!!!! Would have to be really old now. Wonder if she still has that flashlight in hand! The Clinton Theater building is a Police Station (I think) Really upscale at 35 cents…. Free dishes as well! Could not compare to the Prospect Theater. They had air conditioning set on sub arctic. Had to wear a coat inside in the summer. Still the Pioneer served a very useful purpose and where else could you see twenty-five color cartoons, a Flash Gordon serial, the Three Stooges and a movie for 14 cents? Jim Coughlin <teetimejim@hotmail.com> Freehold, NJ USA - Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 13:27:02 (CDT) Hi Harriet, Of course, Dr. Fields... It was a great surprise to me when I found so many people at work knew about him! With any other doctor you had to at least pretend you were sick! We lived up the block from the Pioneer in 320 Van Brunt, over Sal's grocery store for a few years. Later in life, after my mom & dad died, I came back to the neighborhood and took a small apartment on King Street across from Redmond's (had many great conversations with good old Harold Redmond) in the same building with my uncle Harry Capiello. My brother Pete had a house on Pioneer at that time. Oh yeah, the Clinton was like the "High-class" movie back then and was pretty clean too! Thanks for the memories. Louis P. Viegas <Lou@barps.com> Valley Stream, NY United States - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 23:57:54 (CDT) HI EVERYONE JUST FOUND OUT ABOUT THE SITE FROM ANTHONY CHIC I LIVED IN THE PROJECTS OM BUSH ST WENT TO PS 27,JHS142,AND THE NY SCHOOL OF PRINTING HUNG OUT MANY PLACES DEPENDING ON WHAT GIRL I WAS SEEING @ THE TIME I KNOW RON CLYNE,JIM MURRAY ,CARMINE GAMBRONE,JOE LOMBARDO THE VALENTIS ANTHONY AND PATTY JIMMY NELSON ETC HUNG OUT @ VISITATION PL DOMINICKS CANDY STORE FROZEN SODA IN THE SUMMERTIME JON POP PHILIP VALENTI ANDREA LUBRANO ETC FRIENDS FROM CHILDHOOD WERE THE MIRANDAS BOBBY AND MIKY,HENRY ARROYO,VINNY TARSIO ETC.PLAYED LL BASEBALL FOR THE RAVENS PLAYED CYO BASKETBALL AND BASEBALL FOR VISITATION HUNG OUT @ GABES BAR ANYONE THAT REMEMBERS ME PLEASE E MAIL ME OR CALL 718-651-6658 PS IF I LEFT OUT ANYONES NAME PLEASE FORGIVE ME.CAPPY ANTHONY CATRICALA(CAPPY) <ACATRICALA@NYC.RR.COM> QUEENS, NY USA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 11:19:27 (CDT) Hi everyone, Boy, this is a step back in time....wow...and I live in Florida and just heard about this site and the upcoming reunion....We are the Loughlins...My Grandmother live at 178 Richards Street...and had a very large family..My grandfather Tom worked at Doherty's bar and grill...on the corner of Richard and Walcott...My father was Patty Loughlin and had a band that played at the VFW and some dances at Visitation . I went to Visitation and graduated in 1955....would love to hear from old friends..wow this is exciting...had great memories of my life there...God we were all poor but we were a great community of people who always help out when needed...and we never realized how poor we were due to all our friends and love from family.. I remeber it all....wow...Pioneer,Taffy Dicks, Clinton Theater, Father Maroney, Father Keene...all the sisters...wow...John's Delicatessen...Todds Shipyard...White Rock...wow.......would love to hear some more about the reunion....especially since I live about 16 miles from Lake Buena Vista and Disney area Have a great day and rememember to be kind to yourself.. Patrick...my sister is Mary Loughlin,,,nickname Robin...still lives up there...now In Staten Islane Patrick Loughlin <alkinbear@aol.com> Winter Park, Fl. USA - Wednesday, May 26, 2004 at 08:16:32 (CDT) Hi Harriet Nice to see you on this site. I remember you well! You and Kathleen Hamilton were great friends. I'm in touch with her again after seeing her name on here. Yes 'THE PIONEER" was one of a kind.Boy I spent a lot of Saturdays there ,being afraid of that matron. Never bought candy there,because the place was so sleazy AND because you could go to TAFFY DICKS and get a whole afternoons worth of candy for a nickel!Sometimes one of those large taffy bars he made or mix and match penny candies! THOSE WERE THE DAYS!!! Hey Howie Graves ,thanks for the kind words about the party!! Whew! My head is hurting today!!hahaha. See ya this weekend Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, fl USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 20:14:15 (CDT) Hello Hope to hear about the Mass at Visitation Yesterday. We would of loved to been able to make it Hope we will to Old Timers Day this year. I remember Visitation Church as being just Beautiful There is something so Special about the older church's With all the grate work'manship Don't think any of us will ever see anything like the Older Church's Architect.master craftsman Things we never think of when we are young. The Old movies all the marble just a little ride on the crosstown Bus Take Care Eileen Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 18:49:31 (CDT) HI Howie I remember we went to Visitation together are you still traumatized by the Nuns like I am they would have done better with the prisioners in Iraq. They would have made them tell everything they know they would make them give up Osoma Bin Ladin. Remember Father Maroney I used to stand on the line for confession and see him throw out some of the kids and then I would run off the line and not go to confession because I was afraid of him, not that I had any sins I was an angel lol. I hope you all have a good time at the reunion and I hope you will post the pictures I would love to see them take care Howie Harriet Harkins <fluffey43@aol.com> Brooklyn , NY USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 10:02:22 (CDT) oops I ment to say Volpies Drug Store. Harriet Harkins <Fluffey43@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 08:46:09 (CDT) Hi Lou Yes I remember the $2 special MD his name was Dr. Fields he was on Pioneer Street and when you wanted to get a rest from work you would go to him and tell him you wanted to get a rest and he would say well I think you are coming down with the FLU and give you a note for work. I heard he used to do some Illegal operations to after hours he was a winner. You are right about your socks sticking to the floor of the pioneer what a dirty stinkey happy place that was lol. I remember Taffy Dicks on Van Brunt street that old man made the absolute best sticks of candy I used to buy some on my way to visitation. The best part was when you got to the middle and the cinnamon or whatever flavor you picked was soft. I have tried to find candy like that but he died with the recipe to bad. Take care Lou. Oh yea no I did not live near the pioneer I lived near Dykeman and walcott Streets right across from the Infamous Volpies candy store where you could get any kind of meds without a prescription he was another winner lol Harriet Harkins <fluffey43@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 08:43:25 (CDT) Hi Harriet , how are you? We went to Visitation together. Yes The Pioneer was filthy, But where else could you go on a Saturday afternoon and see 2 movies and 25 cartoons. Last night turned out to be a very memorable evening. I was invited along with Mike and Betty Coughlin and Frank and Marylynn Baluch to a very BIG 6ooooooooooooooo Birthday party for Harry Boyle. It was great, also in attendence was Tommy Morrissey and the lead singer of the Echos Tommy Duffy and you can guess what song they played. Harry was great as usual and so were his fellow musicians that he played with that he had met since coming to Florida A truly great evening. We will be seeing Harry again next weekend at the reunion in Florida. Final arrangements have been made and paid for. If you show up at the door you will have to pay for the food, but please, if you are coming try to let me know at least for the dinner because that will have to ordered in advance. Remember, whatever extra monies collected will be donated to Visitation.Hope to hear from you and better yet hope to see you next weekend. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral , Fl USA - Monday, May 24, 2004 at 05:58:44 (CDT) Hi Harriet, I sure remember the Clnton, the good old Red Hook Pool and Gamberdella's, but the Pioneer was the best and most memorable thing you mentioned. For the big dime. my mom would drop me there while she visited Nelly (Peterson) My future sister-in-law's mom and pick me up hours later, allowed in by the dreaded matron! Do you remember the candy stand? It was in the front (right side, I think) and maybe the only movie I ever saw with such a place. God forbid you took your shoes off, you'd leave your socks stuck to the goo! By the way, was your house just arond the corner from the Pioneer? I sem to remember a small candy store there. Anyone remember the MD who had an office on Pioneer Street. Years later, when I started with The Brooklyn PO, he was known as the "$2 special", you paid your 2 bucks and got doctor's "lines" to cover any absence! Lou Viegas <barps@optonline.net> Valley Stream, NY USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 22:50:02 (CDT) Hi I lived in Red Hook on Richards Street above Mabels Candy Store I love reading everyones memories of our old neighborhood. I think our neighborhood was very unique we had such good times I remember playing in the street all day long and only going home to eat and then our parents would sit out in front of the door at night when it was hot and we would play until it was time to go to sleep. We would walk down to Gambardellas for lemon ice and go to Tonys for Pizza. When it was real hot we would hang out at Red Hook pool and we had the Clinton Movie and the good old (dirty) Pioneer Movie that Movie was so dirty you could slide down the greasy floor and I remember the Matrin would walk up and down the isle and threaten anyone who was talking or acting up and we were afraid of her she was scary lol. Those were the good old days. If anyone remembers me send me an e-mail I would love to hear from you Harriet Harkins <Fluffey43@aol.com> Brooklyn , NY USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 18:49:15 (CDT) Visitation Parish, A caring presence in Red Hook since 1854 is having the next big 150th anniversary event today Sunday May 23,2004 there will be an 11 am Anniversary Mass at Church. Lunch at PS 15 on Wolcott st. after the mass. Justice Center (Formerly Visitation School) open for a site visit 10 am - 2pm . All are welcome. It should be a great time. We got a great response. Hope to see you there. Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 06:22:58 (CDT) Hello Giselle, How are you? Eddie and I are doing good. Still here in Delaware. Not sure when I will get to Bklyn. Send me your phone number. I heard from Ivette, I saw her name on this site. She said Doreen might me going to NY in July. Keep in touch... Take care, Joanie I don't have your email address.. bye Joan Abarno Hernandez <ejh1313@aol.com> USA - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 20:08:17 (CDT) WHAT HAPPENED TO EVERYONE FROM 29s? Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staen Island, NY USA - Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 11:46:12 (CDT) HI JACKIE WE'RE SURPRISED THAT YOU ACTUALLY REMEMBER US, YOU KNOW AT YOUR AGE SENILITY USUALLY SETS IN. (HA!HA!) SO HOW THE HELL ARE YOU ? SORRY WE'RE NOT GOING TO THE REUNION IN FLORIDA. IT'S SOUNDS LIKE THERE'S A GREAT RESPONSE . MAYBE ONE DAY WE CAN HAVE ONE HERE IN "OLD REDHOOK" WHERE WE ALL ORIGINATED FROM. WOULDN'T THAT BE GREAT! ANTHONY CHECHILO IS TRYING TO WORK ON A LITTLE REUNION AT THE POST ON JUNE 26 AND OF COURSE THERE'S THE "OLDTIMERS DAY" ALSO DOWN THE POST IN SEPT . WELL JACKIE LET US KNOW HOW THE FLORIDA REUNION TURNS OUT.(AGAIN, IF YOU CAN "REMEMBER" TALK TO YOU SOON THERESA THERESA & BOBBY <TBJJUICE1@AOL.COM> BKLYN, NY USA - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 17:38:10 (CDT) Reunion Flash Just think 1 week from today the festivities will begin for some of us. Others will be coming in on Saturday and some on Sunday. Is it too late to see some old friends? Definitely not. You may still be able to get a room. If you live in the area or going to stay someplace else and wish to join us at the parties, you will HAVE TO LET MR KNOW TODAY.We are going there tomorrow to make the final arrangements. If you miss me today you can reach me at my cell# 239 822 9023. Hopefully I will talk to you later. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Friday, May 21, 2004 at 08:57:09 (CDT) Hello Red Hook. Was wondering if anyone remembers Ethel Grant, she was my God Mother. I lived at 177 Conover in the 50's. Also was wondering if the the old apartment I lived in is still there? Thanks,Jack Jack Peterson <jackj72@aol.com> Seattle, WA USA - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 23:49:59 (CDT) Hi. This site is great. However I'm missing an 'about us' page. Or, at least I can't find it (I've got some language issues). Could you please help me? / Larry Larry <larry@larry-moore.com> - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 05:05:40 (CDT) PLEASE!!!! BUY NO GAS TODAY!!! LETS BE HEARD!!! Gas prices here in Florida a whopping 2.00 a gallon! Lucy & Cheno Lucy & Cheno Suarez <rubinsuarez@msn.com> USA - Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 00:13:18 (CDT) This is just a small note of thank you to Mark for his use of the South Brooklyn Site. Without this South Brooklyn site to post our Reunion information. We would have never been able to have this Reunion in Florida. It is always nice to see names of friend and classmates. It bring back good memories of growing up in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Monday, May 17, 2004 at 15:11:49 (CDT) Attention prople who are coming to the reunion in Florida at the end of the month. Please bring pictures...lots of them. I am bringing my scanner and will be able to copy them. Better yet, if you can bring a CD of them, I can make consolodated copies and redistribute them to interested people at a later date. Please don't forget. Bob Furtaw <bob@furtaw.com> Parkland , FL USA - Monday, May 17, 2004 at 14:32:34 (CDT) For Chaplain Nick, you made your Cursillo on Congress Street Between Hicks and Henry, in May of 1964. It was the first English Cursillo The new house is in Greenpoint. St Cecilia's parish.I believe on Humbolt St. I emailed you a while back, but you seem to have not recognized me. Remember we both volunteered at the Congress st location. We also started the Erie basin Improvement Committe down here and got a great deal of work done before you moved to new Jersey. We worked out of Visitation Church. Get in touch will you? John... John Burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> Red Hook, Brooklyn, USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 20:33:22 (CDT) That is Hotel Manager!!!! (I never learned how to type in Visitation BVM ) Mike Coughlin <flamike 5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 11:46:42 (CDT) Update on the Red Hook Reunion. We have a meeting with the managher of The Best Western Lake Buena Vista this Saturday. We are asking that if you are planning on attending the Reception on Saturday May 29 or the Dinner on Sunday May 30 that you contact us this week. We want to have a final count for the food by this Friday May 21. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 11:40:29 (CDT) Hi to everyone.......good to see some new names. I wonder how many of you are going to come down to the reunion here in Florida? It would be great to go up to the Visitation Anniversary.......but, I can't make it. I hope you all have a wonderful time. By the way..........my brother Harry is celebrating his 60th birthday next Sunday.......can't believe he is 60 years old.....he looks like 35........some of you will get to see him when you come down...and hopefully get to enjoy his music. I only hope I look as good as him when I reach his age in about 15 years.......LOL Anyway, Happy Birthday Harry! Maureen (Boyle) Smith <motims@juno.com> Estero, FL USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 10:47:34 (CDT) Hi Former Theresa Nespoli, Gee I think I remember you, WOW 54 years old, my God you're getting old. Are you all gray and wrinkley, or still as beautiful as you were the last time I saw you. I never knew you were so much older then me when we all hung out together, gee, you must have at least ten years on me. Are you in a nursing home yet or still getting around? Well, if you are young lady, get that pretty botty down to Orlando for the Big Reunion so I can give you a BIG SLOPPY KISS, and bring that guy, ? what's his name, oh ya Bobby something or other, what ever, and that other dead beat Anthony Checkalow, (that guy's name I could never spell), with you, so we can do some real partying the old fashion Red Hook way. I'll supply the Thunder Bird. Bobby remembers the drinking of the thunder bird in the Coffee Street lot, when we thought we were so cool and we all pasted out from one bottle between five guys. You know I was only teasing you right? I still love you very much, oh and Bobby too. LOL, you are laughing. You had the sweetest laugh and I'm sure you still do. Call me, e-mail me, visit me, send me letters, smoke signals, what ever. Love to see you guy's again, while we still can. Chow, MURF. PS: If you want to come alone, that would be OK with me, Love to tease, Chow Baby XXXX Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludouici, Ga USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 05:30:06 (CDT) Hi Former Theresa Nespoli, Gee I think I remember you, WOW 54 years old, my God you're getting old. Are you all gray and wrinkley, or still as beautiful as you were the last time I saw you. I never knew you were so much older then me when we all hung out together, gee, you must have at least ten years on me. Are you in a nursing home yet or still getting around? Well, if you are young lady, get that pretty botty down to Orlando for the Big Reunion so I can give you a BIG SLOPPY KISS, and bring that guy, ? what's his name, oh ya Bobby something or other, what ever, and that other dead beat Anthony Checkalow, (that guy's name I could never spell), with you, so we can do some real partying the old fashion Red Hook way. I'll supply the Thunder Bird. Bobby remembers the drinking of the thunder bird in the Coffee Street lot, when we thought we were so cool and we all pasted out from one bottle between five guys. You know I was only teasing you right? I still love you very much, oh and Bobby too. LOL, you are laughing. You had the sweetest laugh and I'm sure you still do. Call me, e-mail me, visit me, send me letters, smoke signals, what ever. Love to see you guy's again, while we still can. Chow, MURF. PS: If you want to come alone, that would be OK with me, Love to tease, Chow Baby XXXX Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludouici, Ga USA - Sunday, May 16, 2004 at 05:27:18 (CDT) To Lucy& Cheno Suarez I just red your post about Red Hook & no one could have said it any better. It brought back even more memories, God bless you both John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> West Babylon, NY USA - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 17:40:44 (CDT) Hi Theresa Nespoli - of course I remember you. Our Moms worked together at Topp's Chewing Gum - I think it was in the 50's. I remember your parents fondly - they were great people. My parents are both gone now - Dad 16 years ago and Mom 3 years ago. I plan on going to the Mass at Visitation next Sunday -maybe I'll see you there? Keep in touch - Love Linda Linda Morrissey <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 14:54:35 (CDT) Hi Theresa Nespoli - yes I remember you. And of course I remember your parents too! I hope you are well. I am still living in Brooklyn. My brothers are in Arizona now, so we don't get to see each other too often unfortunately. I haven't seen them actually since my Mom died 3 years ago. But we talk on the phone all the time. I keep telling them to check out this website they would probably know so many people on it. I have such good memories of Red Hook - my mom's candy store and Tony's Pizzeria and the Bomb Shelter, etc. Keep in touch. I plan on going to Visitation's Anniversary Mass next week with my son. I want him to see what a neighborhood is really like. Hope to see you there. Love Linda Linda Morrissey <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, May 15, 2004 at 13:14:33 (CDT) AND PLEASE TELL EVERYONE YOU KNOW!!!! Thanks Lucy & Cheno Lucy & Cheno Suarez USA - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:29:49 (CDT) Hi! Everyone who reads this needs to know that on MAy 19th we are asking you NOT TO BUY GAS! Get it the day before or day after BUT NOT MAY 19th! Lets see if we can bring down the price alittle! Its worth a try Lucy & Cheno Suarez Lucy & Cheno Suarez USA - Friday, May 14, 2004 at 14:28:43 (CDT) Visitation Parish, A caring presence in Red Hook since 1854 is planning the next big 150th anniversary event. Sunday May 23,2004 there will be an 11 am Anniversary Mass at Church. Lunch at PS 15 on Wolcott st. after the mass. Justice Center (Formerly Visitation School) open for a site visit 10 am - 2pm . All are welcome. It should be a great time. If you are interested in donating a dish of food, or supplies please call the rectory 718-624-1572 or email (from the website) WWW.VISITATIONREDHOOK.ORG Lori Burkard Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 07:39:20 (CDT) I just discovered the SBN guestbook and would love to hear from anyone who lived in Red Hook and knew me or any or my brothers and sisters. My brothers are Sonny, and Junior (both passed away), Tommy, Jimmy and Bernard and my sisters are Rosemary and Arlene. We lived on Coffey; VanDyke; Wolcott and Conover Sts in Red Hook. I have been living in Kentucky since 1970. My sisters both live in Atlanta. Tommy is in Jersey; Bernard in Arizona; Jimmy - Long Island. I am hoping to attend the Red Hook reunion. "Bobby" Carlsen Bob Carlsen <jcarlsen@insightbb.com> Louisville, KY USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 23:22:28 (CDT) REUNION FLASH Only 2 weeks left to make your reservations. There are rooms still available at the discount rate. Don't miss out. It will give you something to talk about at the reunion on June 26.The reception will be on Saturday evening May 29 and the dinner will be on Sunday evening May 30. We will be playing golf at one of the Disney courses.If you want to playgolf please get in touch with me so that tee times can be arranged. And to MARK, a very special thank you for your good time remark below and most important,THIS SITE,without this site it would have been impossible. Thank you very much Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral , Fl USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 19:53:09 (CDT) REUNION UPDATE: We will need to start and get some idea as to how many people will be joining us. Reservations can be made at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista. Tel 800- 348-3765. No charge will be made to your credit card until the day of check in. You do not need to stay at this hotel if you have different arrangements. The Reception is on Saturday May 29. The cost will $15.00 per person. The Dinner is on May 30. The cost will be $ 35.00 per person. A cash bar for both events. The monies for either or both will need to be sent to Howie Graves,1713 ElDorado Parkway,W,Cape Coral,Fl.33914. There is a limit on how many people can fit into the banquet rooms. It will be on a first come first serve basis. Again trying to put this together we would appreciate if you would contact any one of the following Kathleen Butler jlw1358@aol.com,Howie Graves howieg43@cs.com, Mike Coughlin flamike5@yahoo.com to let us know if you are planning to come to the Reunion. Mike Coughlin Fort Myers, Fl USA - Monday, January 05, 2004 at 09:55:13 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 19:30:38 (CDT) pat vasquez anthony chechilo will be collecting the money i believe it's 20.00 for food you can call him @ 917-566-1081 to confirm BOBBY & THERESA BALZANO <tbjjuice@aol.com> bklyn, n USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 18:22:13 (CDT) P.S. That photo was taken at Earlene Stockwell(from Coffee & Richard Streets) engagement party! we all were really decked out in our finest! Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 18:06:59 (CDT) Hi! Folks ...This is especially for ...MAry Sheehan...Dottie Galagher...Joyce Johnson...Betty McCaulley!!! Hi! Gals! I think of you all each and everytime I go online as I have that imfamious photo of all of us and the late But GREAT SHARION PLUNKETT Too! Just want you all to know although I am younger it was alot than but not so much now! Giggle!... I remember you all and it was a pleasure to have our paths cross as they did! Special Hello to Betty McCauley!!! Love Yas! Lucy Earlene Stockwells pain in the neck pestky little cousin! Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 18:04:39 (CDT) DOES ANYONE KNOW WHO WILL BE COLLECTING THE MONEY FOR THE RED HOOK REUNION AT THE POST ON JUNE 26? PLEASE POST THAT INFORMATION.THANKS. PAT VASQUEZ <VWALARDSMATE@AOL.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 14:39:50 (CDT) FROM THE SOUTH BROOKLYN NETWORK -- We've had a few problems with the guestbook again. I am madly trying to get the new system up so you guys can try it out. To those of you getting together in Florida, I hope you have a fabulous time! Mark Mark <requests@southbrooklyn.net> USA - Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 11:55:05 (CDT) We would like to thank all who came to my grandmothers (anna DeCrescenzo's) wake. To name a few, the Amendola's, The Auletti's, the Cafiero's the Lombardo's, Marie Nespoli and family, the Macarella's, and many more It was nice of you to come and to see you all. And to whomever posted the Obituary thank you. We appreciate your kindness and sympathy. If we forgot anyone I am sorry we didnt get to see everyone. Thanks again, The families of Anna and the late Joe Decrescenzo (Joey Ambers) Lisa Santiago-Reneo <leesasugar@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, May 08, 2004 at 00:08:39 (CDT) TOMMY K! Thanks for the info on Mike Lee. I guess you had to watch yourself in the pool, huh? Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 23:04:04 (CDT) Hi, Does anyone from the Henry St area remember the families La Barbera or Castorina? Sally <salc56@earthlink.net> Spokane, Wa USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 20:04:38 (CDT) Mike: Re: Mike Lee. Apparently, he's alive and living in the U.S. somewhere because he's registered at classmates.com, Bishop Ford, class of 1969. That's all I can get for free, they want money to give you an email address. I remember the St. George pool well. Salt water. A lot of weirdos too, but that's the only place we had to swim during the colder months. Tom K Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 14:56:59 (CDT) Anna (Amorello) DeCrescenzo DeCRESCENZO Anna (nee Amorello). Devoted wife of the late Joseph 'Joey Ambers'. Beloved mother of Betty Santiago, Joann Quannaco, Carmine and the late Joseph Jr. Loving grandmother of thirteen and great-grandmother of thirteen. Dear sister of Joseph, the late Philip, Nat, Tommy, Paul, Mary Vutto and Lucy Ferrigno. Mass at Our Lady Star of the Sea R.C. Church at 11:30 A.M. Saturday. IN REPOSE MARTIN HUGHES 530 NARROWS RD. SOUTH 718-447-0873 www.SiLive.com/obits Anonymous Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, May 07, 2004 at 12:51:06 (CDT) Tommy! I passed by memoral park all the time and always think of the games we had there. "THE GENTS" It was a good team. I heard a couple of guys went on to play college football. Frankie Jewles use to be our equipment manager, which meant what he brought us we never asked how he got it. There was some wild games.I asked about Mike Lee because no one seems to know where he had gone. He became a lifer and the marines. Like I said before I keep in touch with MArty Dowed, he's down the neighborhood all the time and knows everyone, he said not even his brother Tommy knows what happened to the guy. Remember when the St George had a pool? Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 23:52:38 (CDT) Mike: I remember Mike Lee, He lived in the towers and had a younger brother, Tommy. I haven't seen him or heard anything about him since the late '60s. The family probably moved. If your memory is good, you probably remember me as a non-athletic type, which I was. Weight-wise, I was either a blimp or a toothpick and seldom in between. Lousy runner etc. Remember those football games we had in Memorial Park? I remember you were a player with real heart. You'd run like hell with that ball -- get tackled, face in the mud etc. Because of my size and mopey-running etc. I was generally given the position of center. So I snapped the ball while facing somebody like Bobby Borne, that 300-pound refrigerator from Congress St. Remember him? To this day people look at me and assume I was a great athelete. I tell them "Nope, I was big, but not strong." GREAT MEMORIES. Tom K. Lost Wages, Nv USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 23:28:08 (CDT) Tommy K! Good to hear that Anthony is working on a show. The one time I worked with him he was one the money. It was a show of mine. If you bump into to him tell him hi, pass on my email address. As far as the alley way, it wasn't too bad if a foul ball was hit back there, but if it went over that little fence, you were a dead man. We use to play stick ball back there. We all did a lot of things we shouldn't be doing. We're lucky to be alive. I know I am. Big Gilbert called me last year from Florida. He was playing ball in PR profesionally until about 10 years ago. Do you remember Mike Lee? He went into the maries after I did. Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 19:42:08 (CDT) hey johnny pop . thanks for pointing it out to me that something was missing in thee mail name. the real e mail is onefastbambina . thanks pop .email me sunday okay... johnny johnny perna <onefastbambina> USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 19:27:39 (CDT) Hey Mike, I saw you mention Anthony Baldasare in one of your messages. His older sister told me he's assistant prop. master on the Sopranos. She said he was married and living in Long Island. Man, I remember that alley in 29s too. Did a lot of things back there I shouldn't have. Tom K. <kprs@infionline.net> Las Vegas, NV USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 18:35:30 (CDT) Giselle! !@#%$^z23&@!! Senior moment? I can't beleive you see Mish everyday. Tell her I said hi. Pass the link to this site on to her, I bet she'll know some of the people. She knew everyone. I remember the mail box and guy with the messed up eye that owned the delie across the street. We use to steel beer from his frezzer. It's funny you mentioned the alley. When my kids were small I use to take them down to 29s to see where I grew up and meet some of the guys. When they had to go to the bathroom I use to make them go way back in the alley by the fence, they'd come out "Man, that place stinks!" I'd then tell them "Now you're a man. You took a leak in the 29s alley way." I told Mish to come out many times. She knows my cousin Cindy, they bumped into each other about a month ago at "Cousins" Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 14:29:16 (CDT) Mike! Sometimes I have a senior moment, when you said that Sally played ball with Louie & Clem was that my dad louie & my uncle Clemmy? Evelyn Fumero had told me that Chu Chu pasted away but I was told after the funeral. She was a very happy go lucky person & a lot of fun. I haven't seen Alvin since I believe 1968,69. I can still remember how Philip and Alvin and the guys would pretty much chase us girls away. I was just a little bit younger from the guys. When I think about how the girls would just want to be around the guys boy I must have been a real pain in the ass. iI is really funny. I remember everyone hanging by the mailbox on the corner of Henry & BAltic. I could hear my mom calling for me from down the block to come home and god help me if she caught me in PS 29 alley way. Michelle I see every day, she drives me to work every morning. Her and I get together sometimes on the weekend being we are both divorced. I have one child 19yrs old he went to Berkeley-Carroll for high school and now is in his first yr. of college. Giselle bklyn, ny USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 12:39:23 (CDT) Giselle!!! I know Phil worked for the TA, he and Alvin we're pretty tight and even Alvin couldn't get in touch with him. Michelle last name is Videl. I bump into her every so often or hear from her when there's a reuion at the park on Congress. Las time I heard she was going for her Masters and wanting to move to PR. She showed me a picture of her daughter and she is beautiful. Sally was from Degraw, he played ball with Louie, Clem, Pee Wee and all those guys from the Intermezo. He's out in LI now, three kids, still married to Janet who use to live next to Daizy's. I saw a lot of the people from the neighborhood when Chu Chu passed away. I don't know if you rmember her, Alvin's cousin who lived in the towers. I think Alvin's mom still live on the corner of Warren & Henry over where Bill's use to be. Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 10:25:10 (CDT) Hello, Happy Mothers Day-To All the Mothers From Red Hook Do you remember We would ware A White carnation if your Mother was dead Pink if your Mother was living. You don't see that anymore Happy Mothers Day To All Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 09:51:14 (CDT) Mike! The last time I saw Philip was a few years ago in a train station as a token booth clerk. A friend of mine works for the TA and said that Philip is still working for the TA. You mentioned the name Sally was he from Degraw St.? Michelle from Baltic St. is her last name Vidal? giselle bklyn, ny USA - Thursday, May 06, 2004 at 07:06:01 (CDT) Just wanted to let everyone know that my Grandmother Ann DeCresenzo passed away today 5/5. most of you may remember her and my grandfather Big Joe sitting outside of their house at 376 Van Brunt St. Their son's were Carmine from the cleaners and the late Joseph DeCrescenzo Betty who lived at the same address and Joanne. If anyone is in contact with Dockie, please pass on the word. She will be laid out in staten Island starting 7pm Thursday 5/6 in Martin Hughes Funeral home. Lisa Santiago-Reneo <leesasugar@aol.com> Staten Island, ny USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 23:57:53 (CDT) hey everyone .. ANTHONY CHECHILO just called me and asked me to put on the guestbook that he contacted the post and that tentative date of june 26th is now a definite date . he said that he rented a room in the post for 4 hours .. 6p.m till 10 p.m . for the reunion . he will also get some 6ft hero sandwiches and sodas .. alchoholic beverages will not be lncluded .. but you will be able to by it at the bar .. the cost for the reunion will be 20 dollars a head .. that includes the rental room . food and the 60s and 70s atmosphere with some long time red hookers . THAT in itself is worth admission. ANY other questions please contact anthony . i believe theresa put his phone number on the guestbook. IF you cannot reach him please e mail me . and i will see that he gets your message . thank you ..... P.S. I want to say hello to my friends mike dowler stevie and brian odonnell the lengend in his own time the wormster bobby meyer . johnny pop mario and larry natale .. and may i not forget kathy murray olson.. and the famous dikeman street girls ........ .. johnny pop please e mail me sunday i lost your e mail address ... johnny perna <onefastbombina> staten island , n.y. USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 22:17:31 (CDT) Giselle!!! I hear from Marty Dowd, but that's about it. I was telling Tommyy K. that Philip vanished, Alvin is still around, he still visits his mother on Henry and Warren, Sally lives out in Long Island, he comes around every so often. Michell from the other side of the highway on Baltic street is still around. You know Chu Chu pasted away. Stevie Bear I think lives out near Sheepsheadbay, he was sick for a while. Ceaser, I don't know what happnend to him. As far as Spike goes, for some reason he never let on to him living in the neighborhood. I don't know why. I know in the film industry and a lot of the public thinks he was raised in Harlem. His mom taught in special Ed and the father was a musican. I guess you have to read between the lines for that one. Anthony Bladasari worked for him a couple of times. Anthony's parent's use to own Mario's on Court off of Baltic, a little candy store. I worked with Anthony once on a show. Anthony is great. Lost touch with him. check your email address, I got some stuff sent back. I think Michael Schenck lives up on 3rd ave somewhere. I hear from Jakie Ryen every so often. I was gone from the neighborhood from 69 to 71 I was a marine in Nam and then I only stayed around for 2 years. I had to move. NO WHERE TO PARK MY CAR!!!!!!! Also I had to find an apartment that was a straight walk in because of the wheelchair so I moved to Seagate Coney Island, then Staten Island. Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 20:04:21 (CDT) yes it was part of the church and it is still there. giselle bklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 19:22:33 (CDT) Wasn't the Cursillo House part of St. Peter's? Down on Congress near Hicks? Tom K Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 18:32:20 (CDT) Do any of you remember when st paul's Cursillo house i forget what street it was on i made my cursillo back in the sixties anybody out make a cursillo at that house Chaplain Nick USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 18:18:19 (CDT) MIKE! I remember Spike Lee hanging out with my neighbor Joseph and I remember his younger brother. Do you still keep in touch with anyone from the neighborhood? giselle bklyn, ny USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 18:12:48 (CDT) Giselle! I still go through the neighborhood every so often and see how much its changed. I know St. Paul's has been a condo for some time, but just saw St Peter's recently. My cousin still lives in the neighborhood and so does my mom so I'm down there often. I go down to Smith Street a lot to get my PR food fix. Happy to hear you managed to stay in the area. I knew the Cozzo's! You know Spike Lee was from the neighborhood? He use to hang out in 29s. Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 17:37:14 (CDT) Giselle: I should be coming back to Brooklyn for my 35-year H.S. reunion in April 2005. I told Joe I'd call him and he said he'd try to track you down too. I think he wants to take me to see his buddies at Engine 202/Ladder 101 near the Battery Tunnel. I remember Daisy's with that big old dog always lying down across the entry. Evelyn Fumero rings a bell, but not sure. Tom K <kprs@infionline.net> Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 14:48:32 (CDT) TO TOMMY KENNEDY LET ME KNOW IF YOU EVER COME INTO BKLYN, OR GET IN TOUCH WITH JOE RADIO. IT WOULD BE NICE TO PUT A FACE TO THAT NAME. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER EVELYN FUMERO SHE LIVED ON TOP OF DAISY'S CANDY STORE ON BALTIC ST. SHE CAME TO VISIT ME LAST WEEK. GISELLE <CSBBAFFI@250BWAY.PO250> BKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 13:45:12 (CDT) TO MIKE SULSONA ITS NICE TO HERE FROM SOMEONE WHO REMEMBERS PS29. I NOW HAVE A HOUSE ON WARREN ST. BETWEEN HICKS AND COLUMBIA. YOU THINK 29'S HAS CHANGED YOU SHOULD SEE WARREN ST. I DON'T KNOW IF YOU REMEMBER THE COZZO FAMILY, BUT I HAVE A HOUSE RIGHT ACROSS FROM WHERE THEY LIVED. OF CAUSE AT THAT TIME IT WAS A JUNKYARD & PART OF A GAS STATION I BELIEVE. DO YOU REMEMBER SAINT PETERS CHURCH? THEY NOW MADE IT INTO LUXURY CONDO'S. giselle <CSBBAFFI@250BWAY.PO250> BKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 13:36:58 (CDT) Tommy K and Giselle! I read you're notice. Good hearing from you both and that you both are doing well. I'll be at this email address for a while to come and will always check the south Bklyn page to see what's up. 29s ain't what it use to be. (I just figured out how to post a notice on this page. It was right in front of me) Michael Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 12:29:32 (CDT) Tommy K and Giselle! I read you're notice. Good hearing from you both and that you both are doing well. I'll be at this email address for a wile to come and will always check the south Bklyn page to see what's up. 29s ain't what it use to be. (I just figured out how to post a notice on this page. It was right in front of me) Michael Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 12:28:47 (CDT) Hey Mike Sulsona! How you doin'? How's Frankie? I was back in the "hood" in April 2000 and heard (from Steve Bistany) that you were at the St. Paul's reunion that year. I wish I could have made it to that get-together! I still see all the Arabs quite often. Ronnie Coury lives out here and Joe Shaia, Bistany, Bobby Sahadi, Joe Bush etc. visit all the time. I'm in email contact with Mike Sehested. Giselle and I know all the same people, but can't seem to remember each other!! She put me in touch with Joe Radio! I heard you're a writer. I've been a PR Guy in Vegas for 21 years. I'm crunched this week, but I'll drop you an email in a few days. Regards to your brother (even though he almost got me arrested one night on Court Street lol). Take care, TK Tom Kennedy <kprs@infionline.net> Las Vegas, NV USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 11:51:43 (CDT) I SAW A POSTING IN APRIL WITH THE NAME YVETTE BONILLA, COBBLE HILL. WAS WOUNDERING IF THAT YVETTE EVER LIVED ON BALTIC ST. AND DO YOU REMEMBER THE PIZZA STORE ON THE CORNER OF BALTIC AND HENRY ST. GISELLE <CSBBAFFI@250BWAY.PO250> BKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 09:46:06 (CDT) TO MIKE SULSONA DID YOU PLAY BALL IN PS29'S SCHOOL YARD. YOUR NAME SOUNDS FAMILIAR, I LIVED AT 173 BALTIC ST. BETWEEN CLINTON ST. AND HENRY ST. giselle baffi <CSBBAFFI@250BWAY.PO250> BKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 06:26:27 (CDT) Email me or pass my address on. It's a great site. Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 03:20:09 (CDT) It's a great site. If anyone is looking for me please email me or pass my email address on. It would be great to hear from you all. It was a great time, a great neighborhood. I can honestly say to my kids "Been there, done that." Mike Sulsona <msulsona@si.rr.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, May 05, 2004 at 03:13:40 (CDT) To the spiritualist that asks the questions,who are we,I will answer you,in my own opion at least! .... From approx. 1953 to 1963...I was very fortunite to live in a racially mixed neiborhood. It was a very small (mile wise) area and yet it was very heavily populated!... Alot of that population was my age group (babyboomers now!) This neoboorhood although the population was vast nearly everyone knew each other ...Most of us were given nicknames... The community we lived in was named Red Hook or Erie Basin... MAny of us lived in The Projects both small ones and large ones! If you lived at the tip of Red Hook where I did the people called us Pointers! We were surounded my water on two sides...the other two sides that were connected were called "Carol Gardens" "The Gowanus" People were friendly,concerned, helpful, and as many of us would explain It had Heart! It was a community with a heart and acommunity that will always continue to exsist as HOME for many of us...This site is where we go to connect with the past and where the Ghosts of the past now HANG OUT! Our aging bodies feel renewed when we read the names of someone from back home Red Hook! We care about each other we are courious about what became of old Loves( some of us my sweetheart & I reclaimed our Love after 41 years!) and friends and buddies and Pals and chums and old school mates and old gang members! A few well known singers came from there and most of us could also carry a tune! We harmonised in personality and in music as well! We are the SOUL OF RED HOOK PAST! and the soull of RED Hook present... Some live there nw and are new and want to know all about us... Well we had our gangs but most was pretty tame we respected nearly all of the neiborhood...And we were fortunite to walkdown to the DOCKS and see something few people could very often and that was OUr Lady In the HArbor the beautiful staue of liberty! On a hot night youd fid many of us cooling off and partying Down the docks... Some of us drag racing down the long docks and alot of us making out in the stadium, and posibly hoisting a few beers! Or some cheap wine! Wed hang out by the statue of a soldier in Coffee Park and hang out on Sunday morning in out best clothers after chursh in one of the two Ice Cream Parlors and listen to the wonderfull sound of the 60s racially mixed Soul music that the jukeboxes blasted out! While sipping on a vanilla or chocolite Eggcream as could only be made as well in Our REd Hook! In the wonderful borough of Brooklyn New York! So you see daer person we are all connecting and fusing together in a wonderfull place THe South Brooklyn website ,in a place in Brooklyn and a place in our hearts called Red Hook! Lucy & Cheno Suarez USA - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 21:49:17 (CDT) Reunion Flash. Although April 28 has passed, ther are still some rooms left at the discounted price(unknown for how long). Don't forget if you want to play golf at one of the Disney courses let me know so that tee times could be set up. Look for the info on my last Reunion news just after this item.Harry Boyle said that he will give us a few songs at the reception on Saturday evening. Come and join the fun and some of your old friends. A good time will be had by all.Don't miss it. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 18:36:33 (CDT) REUNION UPDATE: We will need to start and get some idea as to how many people will be joining us. Reservations can be made at the Best Western Lake Buena Vista. Tel 800- 348-3765. No charge will be made to your credit card until the day of check in. You do not need to stay at this hotel if you have different arrangements. The Reception is on Saturday May 29. The cost will $15.00 per person. The Dinner is on May 30. The cost will be $ 35.00 per person. A cash bar for both events. The monies for either or both will need to be sent to Howie Graves,1713 ElDorado Parkway,W,Cape Coral,Fl.33914. There is a limit on how many people can fit into the banquet rooms. It will be on a first come first serve basis. Again trying to put this together we would appreciate if you would contact any one of the following Kathleen Butler jlw1358@aol.com,Howie Graves howieg43@cs.com, Mike Coughlin flamike5@yahoo.com to let us know if you are planning to come to the Reunion. Mike Coughlin Fort Myers, Fl USA - Monday, January 05, 2004 at 09:55:13 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 14:20:12 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, January 20, 2004 at 15:45:15 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, February 07, 2004 at 10:58:18 (CST) Howie Graves ape Coral, fL USA - Sunday, February 15, 2004 at 16:01:56 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Friday, February 27, 2004 at 16:52:54 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Friday, March 12, 2004 at 03:42:13 (CST) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Sunday, March 21, 2004 at 15:24:17 (CST) Howie Graves ape Coral, Fl USA - Sunday, April 04, 2004 at 16:00:30 (CDT) HowieGraves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Monday, April 12, 2004 at 05:14:56 (CDT) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, April 17, 2004 at 06:42:23 (CDT) Howie Graves Cape Coral, Fl USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 04:56:31 (CDT) Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 18:27:54 (CDT) Hey Guys - Got a call from Anthony C about the mini-reunion that, I understand, is now scheduled for June 26 - I've blocked out the date - Anthony C - I'm sorry I didn't return your call - busy busy - Hope to talk with you soon...Theresa NB - you brought up some names - Eugene Foy, Maryann Greco, Diane Harned - do you know what's up with them plus I remember Joey Affe also - we absolutely went to school with him - I think? See ya'll soon Ralphie Ralph Persico <r77527@aol.com> USA - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 07:23:23 (CDT) Hi my spiritual name is Annettah aka Netty. I really like the site. I wish to learn more about your organization. I am an inspiring clairvoyant medium and empath. I am learning and stil am. I have a web page and I am listed on ebay under Angel Card Readings. Light and Love Netty (Tee) Tee <natyourall@hotmail.com> - Tuesday, May 04, 2004 at 04:33:36 (CDT) HI,THERESA NESPOLI,ANTHONY CHECHILO just hearing those names bring back great memories.THERESA did you work over 20 years ago with a girl named LORI.June 26th sounds real interesting.JOHNNY PERNA YOU DONT HAVE YOUR COMPLETE E-MAIL ADDRESS,PLEASE E-MAIL ME. JOHN PAPPALARDO STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 18:29:54 (CDT) ANY GRADUATES FROM VISITATION BVM SCHOOL ON LINE WITH THIS WEBSITE FOR THE YEAR'S 1942 --1945 ? JOHN HAGGERTY <dadhaggs@ptd.net> USA - Monday, May 03, 2004 at 14:17:55 (CDT) Oops! Sorry for the error my correct e-mail is tbjjuice1@aol.com not tbjjuice2. . theresa nespoli <tbjjuice1@aol.com> bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 18:30:28 (CDT) Anyone out there from P.S. 27 class of '55? Would like to hear from you. John Randazzo West Babylon, N.Y. USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 18:13:44 (CDT) hi linda morrisey: don't know if you remember me but our mom's worked together either @ ps207 or topp's bubble gum. i remember your mom owned the candy store too! i think you are a few years younger than me i'll be 54 this month my mom's name is angie and my dad's name was sarge we lived over tony's pizzeria right across the street from your store. let me know if you remember us. theresa nespoli <tbjjuice2> bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 17:19:11 (CDT) anybody interested in having a little reunion down the post on june 26 contact anthony chechilo @ 917-566-1081 or let me know and i'll pass the info to him he's thinking about ordering a hero sandwich & beer! sounds good to me ! theresa & bobby balzano <tbjjuice2> bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 17:11:31 (CDT) hi joe affe i think we were in the same class @ visitation did you own the grocery store on the corner of pioneer st? we went to school with carmine,ralph, eugene ,maryann greco diane harned if i have the right joe affe let me know i lived over tony's pizzeria theresa nespoli balzano <tbjjuice2> bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 16:55:11 (CDT) Hi Liz and Joe Buonocore - about your questions about Johanna Buglisi and her brother Tommy and his wife Dottie. Johanna used to be married to my brother Tommy Morrissey. We still consider each other to be sisters in law. She and Tommy and Dottie live in West Hurley (near Woodstock NY) and they are all doing fine. Johanna and I speak at least twice a month and I try to go up to see her and my niece a couple of times a year. I recognize your name also from Van Brunt Street. Take care - Linda Morrissey Linda Morrissey Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 10:42:33 (CDT) Terry Rusch,how are you cuz reading the emails i noticed you said i dont use the c in rusch.I never dropped the c alway's used it and proud to.Hope your doing well i see brother ed alot hope to see you soon.Kenny Rusch kenny Rusch <nine16n> bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, May 02, 2004 at 08:20:29 (CDT) Hi to all, Have enjoyed reading all the messages from all the Red Hookers. Living in Red Hook was like no other place I'm sure, it was more like a village. Everyone knew everyones family for generations. Pat Ratajezyk Rowan walk around Red Hook was a real enjoyable trip. I remember her Uncle Louie having sq. dancing in his small living rm. on Van Brunt St. I see a lot of familiar names. I keep asking Bill if he remembers this person and that person, his memory is much better then mine...LOL!! I'm sure a lot of people like myself, read all the messages but never write. Just a bit of encouragement to keep the reminiscing flowing. Thank You all. Ann Marie Burke - Harkins <AnnHarkins@aol.com> New Port Richey, FL USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 21:56:48 (CDT) Hi Linda Morrissey-just read your e-mail and I will let Johanna and Tom and Dottie know that you were asking for them.They are busy with their hot dog wagon.And Johanna and I walked our dogs today,stopping by Sarah Murphy's house to say hello.It was such a beautiful day!!Happy Spring to all our old friends in Red Hook---Mary Sheehan Rivera Mary Sheehan Rivera <Mary Rivera 84@aol.com> West Hurley, N.Y. USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 21:49:21 (CDT) I'm familiar with the names of Tommy and Dotty Buglisi. My wife Liz went to school with Tommy and took pictures on his wedding day. I recall Johanna (a beautiful girl) when she helped her mother Clara out at Mildreds Lunchionette (Manti's) on Van Brunt St. I would appreciate it if someone could tell us how they are all doing. Thanks a heap Red Hook Forever. Joe & Liz Buonocore <bansi4@aol.com> Deltona, FL USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 19:50:27 (CDT) Hi Mary Sheehan Rivera - I have been trying to e-mail you but it keeps getting bounced back as undeliverable. Please e-mail me with your correct address I would love to hear from you. Say hi to Johanna and Tom and Dotty Buglisi. Love Linda Morrissey Linda Morrissey <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 16:58:29 (CDT) Visitation Parish, A caring presence in Red Hook since 1854 is planning the next big 150th anniversary event. Sunday May 23,2004 there will be an 11 am Anniversary Mass at Church. Lunch at PS 15 on Wolcott st. after the mass. Justice Center (Formerly Visitation School) open for a site visit 10 am - 2pm . All are welcome. It should be a great time. If you are interested in donating a dish of food, or supplies please call the rectory 718-624-1572 or email (from the website) WWW.VISITATIONREDHOOK.ORG Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 13:15:35 (CDT) Hello everyone. MY name is Peggy Della Porte.. I am the youngest born to Jackie Dell And Margie... MY Dad owned Gabes bar & Grill. Every year the Post has an old timers game in P.S. 15's school yard at about 11am , then we all go to the Post for a Great BQ all day. It's very cheap and you get to see many old timers. I have been going for years. If anyone is interested please keep both eyes open for the date....I love Red hook and only moved to Carrol Gardens where I still live. Thanks and hope to see alot more (old timers) at the game!!!!! Sincerely Peggy Della Porte Peggy Della Porte <Jeamy13@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, May 01, 2004 at 08:12:44 (CDT) Hi everyone - I am really interested in attending the upcoming Mass in Visitation and the get together at the VFW Post - please update any new detail on either. Hope to see a lot of my old friends soon. Linda Morrissey Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 20:08:16 (CDT) Hi Sassy: We used to hang out together in Coffee park with jerry and bobby we also made a Cursillo together along with Angelo can't think of his last name. Yes Victor was a good guy i remember his lovely wife also please give my love and prayers to all his family. Chaplain Nick CHaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 17:30:33 (CDT) Hi Chaplain Nick, you asked about Victor Gorbea. Well he was my husbands cousin. He married a girl named Oreia. From what we heard he passed away about 3 years ago. A shame the family (as in a lot of famlies)never was close after the aunts and uncles (old timers who keep the family together)passed away. We do know that he was doing good in the Electricians Union. He was a good guy. Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 15:56:57 (CDT) Hi....I would like some more information regarding that Get Together at the Post...i wish to attend...please feel free to email me...thank you Maria Giametta <mariagi23@yahoo.com> Woodside, New York USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 09:49:37 (CDT) Hello, to everyone from Red Hook. My name is Bob Barbera. I grew up on Dennet Place from 1948 to 1970; about 2-1/2 blocks from Smith & Ninth streets. During my early years the neighborhood was called Red Hook, then, later, Carroll Gardens, but it doesn’t come under any of the boundaries for Carroll Gardens, South Brooklyn or Gowanus, so I’m sticking with Red Hook. My parents were Helen and Jack, both deceased for many years, and my sisters are Patricia, Carol and Elizabeth, still very much alive and kicking. This is a great web site, and I would love to hear from anyone out there who remembers me. I’ve been in Kentucky since 1972, married and with two daughters of my own. I had a thrilling time growing up in Brooklyn, and it will always be the defining part of my personal story. I’m sure there are some old acquaintances out there who peruse this site. Send me a note. Bob Barbera <barberar@juno.com> - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 08:55:36 (CDT) Hi to Billy Donohue..I remember you but vaguely ! Hi Johnny Perna! And Hi Chaplin Nick...No I am not that Lucille Longo but she was my step cousin,and she had a brother named Frankie (he lived with us for a time on Van Brunt St)Lucilles mother Esther and her father was my Uncle Champ (Carmine) He owned some tug boats...They were only family thru marrage My mother married Champs brother Frank... My mother is June,my brothers Gordon(passed) Gerald(passed) Wayne he stilll liveds in Brooklyn but not in the hook. My Love to you all! Lucy Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Fl USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 08:18:40 (CDT) Hello to all my friends and family in the Hook, spring has arrived and with the warm breezes brings memories of past days spent in redhook. Hope all is well and its great to see the neighborhood is improving rapidly. goodbye for now Billy Donohue Billy Donohue <billyd18@aol.com> USA - Friday, April 30, 2004 at 07:41:03 (CDT) hi everyone. A good friend of mine anthony chechilo came to my place of business today . AND was telling me that he is attempting to try and get a reunion together at the V.F.W. POST on van brunt st . FOR anyonewho lived in red hook or still lives in red hook .. he was telling me of some names who he thinks are comeing . AND W.O.W. it brought back some tremendous memories of the 50s 60s and 70s . when he was telling me these names i felt that all i needed was cousin brucie playing my favorite song YOUNG GIRL by the union gap and i would have felt that i was actually back in the 60s. SO the tentative date is june 26th.. at the POST .. ANTHONYS computer is on the fritz right now . so if anyone would like to e mail me i can tell you what i know ... .. p.s. johnny pop and larry natale could you please e mail .. johnny perna... johnny perna <onefastbambina> staten island, n.y. USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 21:29:41 (CDT) Does anybody know a Victor Gorbea. Chaplain Nick CHaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 18:18:09 (CDT) Lucy: Did your family ever live on Liqueer st i think i knew your Father & Brother Frankie i lived on 16 liqueer st CHAPLAIN NICK CHaplain Nick Spinelli <spin1938@comcast.net> USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 18:15:27 (CDT) Lucy: Did your family ever live on Liqueer st i think i knew your Father & Brother Frankie i lived on 16 liqueer st Chaplain Nick CHaplain Nick Spinelli <spin1938@comcast.net> USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 18:14:58 (CDT) Lucy: Did you family ever live on Liqueer st i thin i knew you Father & Brothe Frankie i lived on 16 liqueer st Chaplain Nick CHaplain Nick Spinelli <spin1938@comcast.net> USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 18:14:24 (CDT) I really LOVE this site! I finnaly ad another prayer answered, to hook up with another childhoodfriend! Luz Flores and it has happend. I always wondered what had become of her and if she ever would remember me...She is fine and Yes she did remember me! It is wonderfull to be able to contact important people in your life this way! Thank You MArk from Stellar images! and Thank you to Victor for getting the message thru! Bless you all! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez USA - Thursday, April 29, 2004 at 08:00:30 (CDT) Visitaion Parish, A caring presence in Red Hook since 1854 is now planning its next big 150th anniversary event. Sunday May 23,2004 11 am Anniversary Mass at Church Lunch at PS 15 on Wolcott st. after the mass. 10 am - 2pm Justice Center (Formerly Visitation School) open for a site visit. All are welcome. If you are interested in in donating a dish of food, or supplies please call the rectory 718-624-1572 or email (from the website) WWW.VISITATIONREDHOOK.ORG Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, April 27, 2004 at 20:26:02 (CDT) ...And I lived at 342 Van Brunt St. right over barber shop,your father and my step father raced piegons and went mushrooming together. Both hung out in "Pimpanelles" bar on the corner of Van Brunt and Pioneer sts!My step father always had a itaian cigar hanging outta his mouth and was said to look like Anthony Quinn (in his dreams!)We had a very large piegon coop in our back yard and My stepdad had big time card games in the yard that would run for about 3 days! Alot money got passed around let me tell you! I used to peek out of the window and watch even thouh I was warned never to look out there and never look into the faces of anyone that showed up! Whew it s nice to be able to finnaly talk comfortably without worrin about gettin hurt! Please Tanya or anyone that rembers me from way back then send me an email but please write Red Hook in the subject or I may not open it! Lucy Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 23:24:23 (CDT) TANYA DE MARCO...You lived on Pioneer St. we played as kids together...YOur Dads name was Nicky and so was your older brother...I thinkyour Moms name was Tessie... She used to make me my favorite dinner once a week and invite me to eat there Veal Cultlets mashed potaoes and peas! yummmmmmmm!I enjoyed going to your house so much. It got me away from my crazy one! You knew me as Lucille Longo Frankies daughter BUT really he was my stepdad and that was NOT my real last name! I would LOVE to remeniese with you! we were about 8 and 9 when we played together. lucyfraser@msn.com Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 23:14:32 (CDT) LUZ FLORES...You went to school p.s.30 with me ... You & I were good friends you have a sister named Carmen?...You lived at 466 Columbia St. in the 50s and early 60s. I always wonder about how you are...The last I ever heard from you ,you were about to move somewhere in Florida. Please if you read this email me!..And if anyone knows her where a bouts please email me with her name in the subject Thank You! Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 23:07:38 (CDT) THIS IS FOR VICTOR - FLORES@BELLSOUTH.NET THERE ARE PEOPLE TO WANT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU,BUT ARE UNABLE TO BECAUSE YOUR E-MAIL BOX IS FULL. YOU MUST DELETE ALL OLD E-MAIL BEFORE ADDITIONAL E-MAIL CAN BE RECEIVED. PAT VASQUEZ <VWALARDSMATE@AOL.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 18:12:54 (CDT) REUNION for People who grew up in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn: Memorial Day Week-end. This should be a Great Time. There will be a photo board so bring plenty of pictures. There will also be a trivia contest. Some of the questions will be about Red Hook. A Reception to meet everyone will be on May 29, Saturday night at 7:30 PM. For those who are not Golfing or Site seeing on Sunday afternoon there will be an informal get together at the Hotel Pool. The Dinner will be on May 30, Sunday night at 6:30 PM. You will need to make your hotel reservations directly with The Best Western of Lake Buena Vista . Telephone number is 1-800-348-3765. Mention the Red Hook Reunion. Your Credit Card will be charged on your check in. The Hotel rate of $88.00 which includes all taxes is only guaranteed for reservations made on or before April 28. The Hotel will charge their Rack Rate after April 28. You don't need to stay at this Hotel to come to the Reception on Saturday night or the Dinner on Sunday night. The monies for the Reception & Dinner need to be sent to Howie Graves,1713 El Dorado Pkwy.W,Cape Coral,Fl.33914 Hope to see you there Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, FL. USA - Monday, April 26, 2004 at 15:40:38 (CDT) Dear Terry Rusch: Just wanted to say hi to you - you may not remember me, but I am Kathy Murray, Jimmy's younger sister from Dikeman St. I was close friends with Maureen McKee and we used to baby-sit for Eddie and Monica years ago. I am still friends with Maureen even though I live in Virginia. My brother Jimmy and Linda (Ramsey) live in N.J., so does my brother, Donnie. I am in touch with Philip Caramico and he has a picture of him, you, Eddie, Ronald and Mark Clyne, Jimmy and Donnie Murray (my brothers), Carmine and Roy Giambrone, and others. It was taken after a football game with all of you guys in Red Hook. I hope you are doing well. Kathy Murray Olson. Kathy Murray Olson <kathy@kathyolson.com> Ashburn, VA USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 20:07:10 (CDT) Terry Rusch, how are you? Haven't seen you in a long time. Whats new, are you retired yet? How is Eddie since he retired. Hopefully you are still thinking about the reunion.Talk to you soon. Howie Graves < howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 15:23:00 (CDT) from cobble hill Yvette Bonilla <gonzalezbonilla2002@yahoo.com> NY USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 14:24:18 (CDT) Lucy Fraser. Dear Lucy, I have been reading the E-mails on the SB website and have noticed you have my brother & I confused with our cousin Kenny Rush. My brother Ed was the life-guard at the old pool and I was the younger red headed kid. Even more confusing is the fact that Kenny (our cousin) spells his last name without a "c". My brother now lives across the street from me and my sister Diane lives a few doors away from him. Every year we try to make the old timers game at the Post. Regards, Terry Terry Rusch Valley Stream, New York USA - Sunday, April 25, 2004 at 14:17:50 (CDT) Hey Harry Boyle - spoke to Tom - said to tell you hi - I called to give him the Yankee score - My love to Darlene - John sends love Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> bklyln, ny USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 17:08:52 (CDT) Hi Linda M,great to see your name on this site,I told Tommy to check it out but I guess he's too busy. Hello to all my friends from the hook,hope to see some of you at the "REUNION" in Orlando Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 10:32:53 (CDT) Hi! My name is Annie,I am JuJU's,my late brother Johnny and Michael( Mido) older sister. I'm hoping that you are the right Louie Aulletti,that my brother Joseph spoke to me about the other night.You will remember me better because my late husband's name was Tony. Well I am trying to remember the name of my aunt who lived at 118 Pioneer Street. She had a son named Benny,Who married a Maccarrela, I think that was her last name. Benny died of Luekemia,in the late 50's. Her sister had Kate's bread store, at 358 Van Brunt St.I would appreciate if ther is any way that you could find out any information. Thank you Annie Anna Freda Millenbach <amillenbac@att.net> Rio Rancho , NM USA - Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 00:59:30 (CDT) This is to the site manager Mark .. I LOVE the new color!...Still appreciate the way you let us HANG OUT on your Stoop! Thanks Lucy Lucy & Cheno Suarez USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 21:50:07 (CDT) my parents grew up in Redhook. Bob Moran and Bessie Essex, does anyone remember them? Michele Moran <michelem121@aol.com> Bklyn, ny USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 15:36:03 (CDT) Hi Everyone, Reading about Red Hook brought back many happy memories. I still live in Brooklyn, but my brothers Tom and Charles live in Arizona now. I remember my Mom's candy store and all the fun times I had growing up in Red Hook. I'm just sorry my son will not have the happy memories I had of growing up in such a special place. Linda Morrissey /McComb <lmccomb@burninghorse.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, April 23, 2004 at 15:17:22 (CDT) Reunion news update. Please remember,you have until April 28 to reserve your room at the discounted rate. If you are going to stay in the area and want to come to the reception on May 29 and or the dinner on May 30 get in touch with me. Hopeing to see you soon. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 21:42:59 (CDT) This message goes out to my friend Stephanie Hillary. I know your out there....Give me a call back on line. You will not regret it - there could be an old friend out there just waiting for you to talk with them. I had a great time at the game tonite for Grace! Talk to you very soon. Love Kathy Gannalo Murphy Kathy Gannalo Murphy <MurphyKlan@AOL.com> Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 21:07:36 (CDT) I lived at 507 Columbia St. went to Visitation BMV. Graduated in '57. Any one remember Kathy & my brother George? Kathy Allen <kb8633@earthlink.net> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 17:47:40 (CDT) Hi Lu, I told my sister Gracie that I had heard for you which brought up more old memories of days long past. She remember your mom and sisters and the great nickname your father had. Do you remember the plumber done stairs (Himi Bletizine), I think that was the way his name was spelled. I have'nt visited the old neighborhood in about twenty years now, but I hear its all changed but still the same, if thats possible. I visited New York about two weeks ago for the funeral of my little sister Paula who died in Staten Island. One of my older sisters Joann passed away about two years ago in Up State New York. Gracie Kathy and myself are the only ones left. We have great times at family reunions talking about our youth in Red Hook. It was nice to hear from you... Regards to your family. Joe Joe Affe <affej@aol.com> East Hartford, CT USA - Thursday, April 22, 2004 at 05:54:37 (CDT) ..And Eddie I remember Terry your brother we were closer in age! I am 55... Lucy Fraser/Suarez Fl USA - Wednesday, April 21, 2004 at 21:15:46 (CDT) Hi Kenny Rush I rember you too! werent you a life guard? and have red hair & werent you there the day I got tossed into the water off the high diving board I could not swim!!!(Roy Person was the reason I was up there! and you and Johnny Morales had to save me!?! It was embarasing at the time but than again it was was every girl in Red Hooks dream come true! Hehe lol! Hello from the gal that got saved!By the way Thank You! Hehe he! Lucy(Lucille) Fraser Longo Suarez! Lucy Fraser /Suarez USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 21:28:58 (CDT) HI KENNY RUSH HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE ALL FINE SAY HI TO EVERYONE FOR ME SEE YOU SOON GOD BLESS matty martino <mattymartino@yahoo.com> pittsburgh, pa USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 09:31:09 (CDT) Are any friends still out there. I lived on Court St. Sister Barbara. Sister Barbara (Kempczynski) wife of "Hank" King. Mother was Lizzie. Does anyone remember Danny Meehan (uncle) The Palens on 1st place, Izzy Roller and brother Billy? Pleae e mail to maggiemc65@hotmail.com Lots of people atill around as I met at St Mary Star of The Sea reunion last year. Get in touch. James (jimmy) McCourt <maggiemc65@hotmail.com> s.i., ny USA - Sunday, April 18, 2004 at 09:26:48 (CDT) To Joe Affe. I lived at 31