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The Red Hook Reunion:The Hotel is the Best Western Lake Buena Vista
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista,Fl. 32830 Tel 1-800-348-3765
The Room Rate is $ 88.09 Per Night
The Reception and Dinner will be $ 100.00 Per Couple. A break down of that is:
Saturday May 29 Reception (7:30PM) $ 15.00 Per Person
Sunday Dinner May 30 (6:30PM) $ 35.00 Per Person
There will be a Cash Bar for both events.
The prices for the ( The Hotel,The Reception, and the Dinner ) already have the Taxes and Gratuity built in.
The reservations for the Hotel can be made directly to the Hotel. Mention “The Red Hook Reunion”. The Hotel would not do the record keeping for the Reception or Dinner. The Reception and Dinner money need to be sent to:
Howie Graves
1713 ElDorado Parkway,W,
Cape Coral,Fl. 33914.
Telephone Number 1–239-542-2387
The only thing that we will be limited to is the size of the rooms for the Reception and the room for the Dinner. They will hold around 100 people. We can not get a bigger banquet room. This will be on a first come first serve basis. This should be a Good Time.
Michael Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, Fl USA - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 18:12:56 (CST)
Hello. My parents lived in Red Hook when they were younger. Their names are Bill(willie)Morris and Lynn(Nelson)Morris. I read them some of the things and names from this guest book and they laughed with memories. They don't have a computer but if anyone wanted to say hello they can contact them through me.They are interested in the reunion and I am sure my uncle John Nelson and Aunt Anna who live in Florida may enjoy it too. I Emailed my Uncle Buddy Cox your site too.I love reading about everyone's happy times.Thank You Take Care Everyone.~Victoria
Victoria <torella@optonline.net>
south setauket, ny USA - Saturday, November 29, 2003 at 17:28:26 (CST)
Happy Thanksgiving to all our friends & pals from the hook 50s & 60s especially!but right up to the present as well! From Cheno & Lucy Suarez
Lucy Fraser a/k/a Longo now Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 22:38:48 (CST)
Hi Harry; I remember those days. Do youiemember the fires we would have on election day? How we saved all wooden boxes and the day before election day the firemen would take them away from us? The day after election the street cleaners would curse us. Harry,is Albert Bigini related to Albie White Biagini? I was a friend of Albie. I remember when Albie and Scun Reale would swim by the ocean lioners, docked by Souith ferry. and dive for coins. They would make more money in one day than working people. I'm talking about 70 years ago. I wonder if any of my friends are still around. I would lbve to hear from them. Take care and stay well. Old time Red Hooker Joe Tomo
Joe Tomo <joetomo1375@msn.com>
Staten Island, n.yN.Y.. USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 19:16:16 (CST)
Happy Thanksgiving to all. Albert Biagini, I see you live in Ft Myers, so does Henry Larsen, Mike Coughlin, Harry and Maureen Boyle. Frank Baluch and myself live on the Cape.Keep in touch, maybe we can get together.
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
ape oral, Fl USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 17:58:32 (CST)
wishing the old and new Red Hooker were ever they are a Happy Thanksgiving.From an old timer Hooker
matty sullivan <sulkel@aol.com>
belle harbor, n.y. USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 15:26:49 (CST)
WHATS UP ALBERT I SAW YOUR MESSAGE TO WAYNE SO I FIGURED I WOULD SAY HI AND WISH YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY I HOPE YOU AND YOURS ARE DOING GREAT IAM FINE I LIVE IN TEXAS NOW I HAVE MY OWN ROADSIDE SERVICE OUT HERE EMAIL ME SO WE CAN CATCH UP HAVE A NICE THANKSGIVING AND A GREAT BIRTHDAY YOU OLD PAL MATTY P.S.SEND MOM, MARY ,JUDY,JOHN,HAMMY,AND EDDIE MY LOVE
matthew martino <mattymartino@yahoo.com>
grand prairie, tx USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 10:22:15 (CST)
WHATS UP ALBERT I SAW YOUR MESSAGE TO WAYNE SO I FIGURED I WOULD SAY HI AND WISH YOU HAPPY BIRTHDAY I HOPE YOU AND YOURS ARE DOING GREAT IAM FINE I LIVE IN TEXAS NOW I HAVE MY OWN ROADSIDE SERVICE OUT HERE EMAIL ME SO WE CAN CATCH UP HAVE A NICE THANKSGIVING AND A GREAT BIRTHDAY YOU OLD PAL MATTY P.S.SEND MOM, MARY ,JUDY,JOHN,HAMMY,AND EDDIE MY LOVE
matthew martino <mattymartino@yahoo.com>
grand prairie, tx USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 10:21:14 (CST)
This goes out to my pal Wayne Baffi. Happy 50th Birthday. I told my mother to say Happy Birthday if she sees you. I'll be 50 on Thursday. Your still one day older then me. :)
Peace, Albert "De" Biagini P.S. Hi all you Red Hookers, seeing your names brings back so many memories. I hope you all have a Great Thanksgiving with your families.
Albert Biagini <biagini2@comcast.net>
Ft. Myers, FL USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 09:26:06 (CST)
"ANYTHING FOR THANKSGIVING"? How many of us remember a time when HALLOWEEN was a day of mischief(socks filled with powder,water baloons,& egg fights)and THANKSGIVING was the day to go house to house and getting fruit, pennies, or walnuts? Good times! HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all my friends and relations.
Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com>
Estero, ny USA - Wednesday, November 26, 2003 at 09:11:14 (CST)
Hey Herman! Congrats on your hunting...nice success. Have a Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Love to all, Georgie, Tiny and family, Peggy & Cubi and family and everyone in or from Red Hook. You rock!
Ethel (Franki) <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Tuesday, November 25, 2003 at 09:35:01 (CST)
Coffey Park and Coffey Street. The park and street were named after a politician. Michael J. Coffey. He was born in County Cork Ireland. Served as an Alderman and State Senator. Became a power broker in politics. He was very instrumental in getting industry and a park into Red Hook. The above information was found by my brother Jim.
Wishing All a HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, Fl USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 16:11:54 (CST)
Don't forget concert at Visitation in Red Hook 12/14/03
Gospel and holiday music by the artist AKA JAY.
Lori Burkard
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, November 24, 2003 at 15:31:29 (CST)
Coffee St was called Partition St. Back then and to this day if you look at the building on the corner of conover and coffee sts.Where Gabes bar was ( My dad owned it) he was Jackie Dell you'll see a brick saying partition st. Just puting in my 2 cents.A Very Happy Thanksgiving to all Jacqueline
Jackie <jfras154@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, November 23, 2003 at 18:38:49 (CST)
Jim White: Thank you for your response. Who ever this Coffey was some one thought enough of him to name a park and street after him. Both the street and park in the Red Hook section.
Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 16:38:32 (CST)
REUNION REUNION. Date 5/28-5/31/04 Place, Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights the choice is yours. We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers. Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person. The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler. Suggest that reservations be made as soon as possible. We are limited to size in the banquet rooms. Howie Graves Cape Coral, fL USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 13:56:32 (CST)
Howie Graves
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Monday, November 17, 2003 at 03:28:00 (CST)
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 16:02:42 (CST)
Hey Herman,I fried those Elk steaks,they were mmmmmmm good.
Juicy and tender.I had them with rice and beans.By the way Belinda just sold all her land here,she paid off all her credit cards and she bought herself a 2004 red 4X4 GMC truck
it has everything in it.So she gave me her car..........
Love ya......sis
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Saturday, November 22, 2003 at 06:37:55 (CST)
HI GEORGE AND TINEY, george just shot the bigest deer i ever hunted for in 35 years of hunting, 8 pointer 150 lbs 4 hrs to get out of the woods by my sons land only 1 mile back in the woods from his house ,that was monday at 7 am just had the back staps to eat it was great.red hook is great but you cant beat this up hear for the out doors do you guys want any meat? (red hook) RED NECK HERMAN
HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO>
OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Friday, November 21, 2003 at 20:34:41 (CST)
Hi Mike, I think Coffey ST. was named after a General either in Revolutionary war or Civil war. That`s why the statue of the Doughboy was in the park.I`m an old timer from Coffey St. Jim White
Jim White
Huntley, il USA - Friday, November 21, 2003 at 11:00:06 (CST)
Ron Clyne. Great to hear from you. Have you gotten out to play golf with my brother Jim yet. Your Mom Kitty & Dad Walter were good people. Tell your brother's and sister Hello. We have to get together the Cousins Clyne's, Coughlin's and Sullivan. My two sisters Carol & Eileen plan on coming to the Reunion in Orlando in May. Thanks for the information on Coffey St. Finding out who they named Coffey park after is a real chore Keep in touch.
Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, Fl USA - Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 16:23:33 (CST)
Hi Cousin Mike Coughlin. Thats right the Coughlins and the Clynes are cousins thanks to the Sullivans. I can tell you that Coffee Street was called "Partition" Street way back(I found that out on the internet). Probably Coffee Park was named after the same person/family. When it was changed I don't know. I hope all is well in sunny Fla.
Ron Clyne <rclyne17@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, November 20, 2003 at 10:04:46 (CST)
This a question about Coffey Park. Who was the park name after?? There is also Coffey St. Were they named after the same person? Who was this person?
Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 15:30:41 (CST)
Hi Raymond, I dont know if you remember me, but I use to stay with your cousin Judy and another girl Donna. I'm Lisa If I remember correctly you use to always tease me. My uncles were Carmine and Joey DeCescenzo. I remember your daughter when she was born, she was adorable.How old is she now? Where do you live now? I am in Staten Island and so is my brother Robert and my parents.You remember my mother )Betty) dont you? Raymond what was Elaine's husband Tommy's last name??? Have you been down the Hook since you left? what year did you leave...Hope to hear from you..Lisa
lisa <leesasugar@aol.com>
statne island, ny USA - Wednesday, November 19, 2003 at 11:40:01 (CST)
REUNION REUNION. Date 5/28-5/31/04 Place, Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights the choice is yours. We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers. Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person. The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler. Suggest that reservations be made as soon as possible. We are limited to size in the banquet rooms.
Howie Graves
Cape Coral, fL USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 13:56:32 (CST)
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Monday, November 17, 2003 at 03:28:00 (CST)
This goes out to Helvi Gallo. Hope you remeember me we spent so many summers jumping rope in front of your house with Janet Alongi, Lillian Emmet, and too many others to add and not bore all the other readers. I was the one who
always brought the rope! Let me know if you rememeber contact me on my E-Mail address ASAP I look forward to catching-up. P.S. Who was Raymond?
Kathy Gannalo Murphy <MurphyKlan@aol.com>
Staten Island, ny USA - Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 20:39:15 (CST)
Helvi Its Jackie Frasier (DellaPorte). Please tell Elaine i said hello and i would love to hear from her. Give her my email Thanks Jackie
Jackie <jfras154@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 18:02:49 (CST)
Louise... I agree. They think we are stupid. However, they magically disappear once they are discovered by Mr. M.P. I thank him for that.
Lisa- no luck with the posters... I will check into it though.
Lori Burkard
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 17:36:23 (CST)
Oh Nooooooooooooooooo Not againnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!!!!!! Go to the far side of the moon!!!!!!!!!!!! What are these jerks dumb?? Blahblahblahblah is better to read than what those jerks are posting. They are taking up our good space. Can't something be done??? Louise
Louise <sassylu99@aol.com>
Bklyn, Ny USA - Sunday, November 16, 2003 at 15:52:42 (CST)
hi This is ray & brunco . we came out of the closet. we are gay that's what i mean. i'm sorry i married one of the gallo's i put her through so much ____, she did not no anything of my life. she was so nieve, she new nothing of what was going on. i want to say i'm sorry. raymond biagini.
RAYMOND BIAGINI & JOHN BRUNCO
BKLYN, NY USA - Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 20:09:04 (CST)
Just had a mini reunion with the Connors from Ferris Street in Venice,Fl.My sisters Barbara,Marge and myself met with Jimmy,Dorothy,Jean,Marie and Joe.Joe istheelder statesman of the Connor clan,there were ten of them and he and his wife Rose drove up from Cape Coral to join us.There were nine people from the Hook and talking at once about what we remembered.I had mentioned weeks ago that I always remembered the cupcakes Mrs.Connor made.Marie made a cake with her mothers great icing and as a surprise to me she made an extra one and gave it to me when we left.I also found out that I had been living not twenty minutes away from Joe in Cape Coral,which I think is becoming Red Hook South.My family had a great time talking about growing up andhearing the different points of view from all of the age groups.
JOHN RYAN <COFFEYB77>
RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 16:39:11 (CST)
Hi to all Red Hook, THIS IS HELVI GALLO.AND MY TWIN ELAINE GALLO SAY HELLO TO ALL. HAPPY HOLIDAYS
Helvi Gallo
B'klyn, N. Y. USA - Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 08:58:06 (CST)
Hi the only boxer I remember from the hook is Nick DiMarco and I believe there was a relative of Matty Martino who was
a Wrestler - his name escapes me for now. Sorry, not much
help on your question.I have not thought about all the people I keep reading about in years. I love it!
Kathy Gannalo Murphy <Murphyklan@AOL.com>
Staten Island, N.Y. USA - Saturday, November 15, 2003 at 08:16:38 (CST)
This is for LoriAnn or ANYONE who might be able to help me.I understand from one of the "Old Timers" I think it was Jackie Murphy that said when My Uncle Joseph DeCrescenzo aka Joey D. as many of you may remember him was younger he was an excellent "Boxer" and back then there were posters of him fighting I guess in the Gym or school THAT WER POSTED IN STORE FRONT WINDOWS. If anyone knows where I can get a copy of at least one of those articles I would appreciate it sooooo much, as most of you know he passed away and is missed so much and anything that refers to him, his life as a young kid or stories all (funny I'm sure are always something my family looks forward to, or if anyone out there has any pictures of him when he was young please e-mail them to me.
Lisa <leesasugar@aol.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 20:27:06 (CST)
Hi Li, just reading some of the comments from the red hookers has brought me back in time. I'm looking for a girl named Patricia O'connor who I went to Visitation with back then. Also does anyone know the whereabouts of Rosie Romano? Well Li ope to see you this weekend.love aunt joanne
joanne decrescenzo <JNANNY5>
S.I., NY USA - Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 16:27:41 (CST)
Just wanted to say that I was typing so fast I misspelled some words, I do know how to spell but I am sure you all know whatI was trying to say...
Lisa <leesasugar@aol.com>
Staten sland, NY USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 19:32:11 (CST)
Hi Joanne DeCrescenzo it is your neice Lisa, all I have to say is one thing you are right about the RedHook people they are definetly the nicest and also they have the most original storis from their childhoods I wih I could have been a little older at that time...Miss you havent sen you in a week..Love Ya, Lisa
Lisa <leesasugar@aol.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 19:30:15 (CST)
Hi all you red hookers, of course I remember Taffy Dicks, the best taffy around. Mikes ice cream parlor and Willims. Larsons bakery shop(best black and whites in Bklyn) How about Davidsons drug st ore. I went to P.S. 30 and also Visitation. I've had fond memories of this great place we all called our little town.We always said the people that came out of Red Hook were the nicest and kindest ever. Hope to hear from some old friends.
joanne decrescenzo <JNANNY5>
STATEN ISLAND , NY USA - Wednesday, November 12, 2003 at 13:58:56 (CST)
JAckie Dell .... World War 11 Army Corp. Rest In Peace Dad.... Love your daughter (Peg of your heart)
Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@AOL.COM>
Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 19:54:43 (CST)
Hello! It's site is great! Good work!
Ken <kensh@yahoo.com>
purgen, purgen purgen - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 12:30:11 (CST)
November 11, 2003
Veterans Day. Always remember Red Hook Veterans. Fathers and Sons. Mothers and Daughters. Especially those who gave their "last full measure of devotion". Jimmy Neidlinger, John Moore and Lawrence Mulvey to name a few. There are many others (Great Grandfathers, Grandfathers and Fathers who served in WWI, WWII, Korea and Viet Nam. If anyone can think of others please post their names in rememberance. God Bless America.
Ron Clyne <rclyne17@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 10:08:23 (CST)
Hi LIsa ..... How are you ? Sounds like you are doing ok.
All is well. Take care.
Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at 07:52:11 (CST)
This goes out to Doris Eberle my old boss and friend - still trying to contact you on your e-mail and am having no
luck. Give me a shout? Kathy (McGraw-Hill)
Kathy Gannalo Murphy <murphyklan@aol.com>
Staten Island , NY USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 20:18:21 (CST)
yo kenny email me so we can talk a while i opened my own roadside service in texas ill let you no what going on its so good to here from you give magan a big kiss for me and write back soon all my love to you and yours matchu
matthew martino <mattymartino@yahoo.com>
grand prairie, tx USA - Monday, November 10, 2003 at 08:57:19 (CST)
I was told about this website by my brother Robert Santiago we lived at 376 Van Brunt St. for 32 years above what was known back then as Davidson's Drug store my grandfather was"Big Joe" DeCrescenzo aka Joey Ambers who sadly to say had just passed away on August 2nd at the age of 84 my grandmother is still alive she just turned 93. My Uncle Joseph who Married Alice Palcacios from 359 Van Brunt Street also died. I know alot of your names sound familiar and you are about his age. My Uncle Carmine who owned the dry cleaners lives in staten island. his daughter was previously the owner of the old red hook pharmacy. My other was betty and my father was "Sugar and my sister was Joann and my brother was Robert. Just wondering how everyone is doing I will always miss REDHOOK it was my home...anyone know how Judy Biagini is and Donna Scolaro they were my 2 best friends. I haven't seen anyone in so long. Howie Graves I know you remeber me you use to always tease me an donna and Judy. I would love to see everyone and would love to hear from anyone who knows my family. If anyone out there that has not heard I also heard that Angelo Gonzalez from the corner store on Pioneer street died in Puerto-Rico. Anyone know if Jerry Graziano is still alive???. I was saddened to hear about Uncle Red Ianno we didnt find out until after he was buried. Ok all got to get to bed hope to hear from someone...What a great idea Red Hook Website. Keep up the good work...Lisa Santiago Reneo
Lisa Santiago Reneo <leesasugar@aol.com>
Staten Island, ny USA - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 19:25:27 (CST)
ps say hello to kathy
kenny and roddy <nine16n>
bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 17:35:55 (CST)
Hi Matchu got your email everyone is doing well.I hope the same for you keep in touch.Love Kenny and Roddy. p.s who calls you Matchu. love.
Kenny and Roddy Rusch <nine16n>
bklyn, ny USA - Sunday, November 09, 2003 at 17:29:51 (CST)
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REUNION REUNION REUNION. Date 5/28-5/31/04 Place, Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights the choice is yours. We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers. Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person. The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler. Suggest that reservations be made as soon as possible. We are limited to size in the banquet rooms.
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, fL USA - Friday, November 07, 2003 at 13:56:32 (CST)
Dear Fellow Red Hookers thanks for the help on the cookies.... I do hope they bring them back....Have a great week end. Peggy Della Porte
Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 21:46:26 (CST)
Peggy Dell asccording To Nabisco They Were Called MARSHMALLOW SANDWICHES They Are Getting A lot Of Calls About Them Call Maybe They Will Bring Them Back 1 800 622 4726 JIM WHITE
Jim White <Jgwmjw.mcneth>
Huntley, il USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 18:32:40 (CST)
Correction Correction Correction
This is why I am not in advertising.
The Concert in Visitation is 12/14/03 at 4pm... please make note of the change.
Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 17:57:15 (CST)
Hi thanks...Bob. There are alot of people planning some really neat events throughout the year. Red Hook really is booming. On another note, I was having pasta for dinner and wanted a nice glass of chianti to have with it. I usually stop up on 7th ave or in PathMark if I want wine, however I recenly heard about the wine shop on Van Brunt Street. I also heard some people were goofing but I have to tell ya. (and I am not getting anythig for this) Goof if you want to but, What a quaint little shop with carefully planned displays. The women inside were so pleasant. Pricing was comparable to that of 7th ave. The glass of wine went well with my pasta too.
Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 17:02:22 (CST)
peggy the name of that nabisco cook was called nabisco marshmellow sandwich. was discontinued in the 1970's. came in a single wrapper box. I believe this to be true, so if Im wrong please let me know.
giselle
bklyn, ny USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 13:28:04 (CST)
HI PEGGY I SAW YOUR NAME SO I HAD TO SAY HI TO YOU AND CUBIE HOPE YOU AND THE FAMILY IS DOING FINE HAVE A NICE THANKSGIVING GOD BLESS YOU FROM YOUR OLD CLASSMATE MATTY
MATTHEW MARTINO <MATTYMARTINO@YAHOO.COM>
GRANDPRAIRIE, TX USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 12:58:17 (CST)
Lori, Great job on the Visitation web site. So much of the history was new to me. There is such a rich tradition there. Good luck with the 150th anniversary celebration.
Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu>
Lubbock, TX USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 12:04:27 (CST)
Could the cookies in question be "Mallows"? Don't know why that rings a bell.
Jim Coughlin <teetimejim@hotmail.com>
Freehold, NJ USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 11:54:24 (CST)
Peggy: Do I ever remember those cookies. They were the best ever but can't for the life of me think of the name. Would like to know if you find out. Good day to all.
Ethel (Franki) <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Thursday, November 06, 2003 at 10:08:49 (CST)
For the record... the grammar and mispelling was for effect.
LOL.....
Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 18:10:10 (CST)
PS - Oh my goodness.... how could I forget. As promised, Visitation church's web site is now accessible on-line http://visitationredhook.org/ It is 98% done. The slight error is that there is only supposed to be 1 L in Fr. Neil's name they accidntally put 2. It will soon be fixed. Hope the Sisters doesn't see the mis-spelling or it would be written 100 times on the blackboard during detention, Plus the ruler across the knuckles. Thanks.
Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 18:07:18 (CST)
Hi all you Red Hook people past and present. Just a note in case you missed it..... Visitation Church is kicking off its year long 150th anniversay celebration with a Concert on Sunday Dec. 14th 2pm in the Church Richard and Verona sts. No admission ~ Donations requested. It is gospel and holiday music by the artist known as aka Jay. Thanks
Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, November 05, 2003 at 13:37:00 (CST)
Hi My name is Peggy Della Porte (daughter of Jackie Dell, Owner of gABES bAR. Does anyone remember the cookies put out by Nabisco they had the Nilla Wafers on the outside and marshmallow in the middle like a sandwich, It had no choc in the cookie.. I hope some one can help me?? I also need the name of the cookie.... Thank you......... P.S. also, Does anyone remember Mark Locklin(not sure of the spelling) he lived on wOLLCOTT STREET in the small projects.... He would be about 50-51 now, he went to Visitation with my brother Michael Della Porte, was also very good friends with Albert Bartlett... Thanks for the help.... a fellow Red Hooker...
Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@AOL.COM>
Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 19:49:21 (CST)
REUNION REUNION REUNION. Date 5/28-5/29/04 Place Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights the choice is yours. We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers. Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person. The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler. One Happy Hooker Howie Graves Howie Graves Cape Coral , Fl USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 14:41:30 (CDT)
Howie Graves
ape Coral, fl USA - Monday, October 20, 2003 at 17:31:32 (CDT)
Howie Graves <Howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Cowal, Fl USA - Tuesday, November 04, 2003 at 17:39:04 (CST)
Mike Coughlin - I sure remember the Thanksgiving Days in the point and getting dressed up like a bum to beg for pennies, etc. I just recently asked an elderly aunt who was also a pointer and she said it was called "Ragamuffin" Day as well as the holiday.I loved it as a kid, and was sad to realize that once you left the point, this custom did not exist. What is really bizarre is that I have no recollection of dressing up for Halloween, only
Thanksgiving Day. Those definitely were the good old days.
Arlene <Hutchie414@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 21:53:27 (CST)
Hi again all you Red Hook people past and present. Just a note. Visitation Church is kicking off its year long 150th anniversay celebration with a Concert on Sunday Dec. 14th 2pm in the Church Richard and Verona sts. No admission ~ Donations requested. It is gospel and holiday music by the artist known as aka Jay. The Visitation Web Site is 90% complete. I will keep you updated. Thanks.
Lori Burkard <lburkard@Yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 19:39:38 (CST)
With Thankgiving holiday coming. The memories of growing up in Red Hook. Does anyone remember getting dressed like a hobo and going around to the neighbors and asking. "Anything for Thanksgiving"?? They would give you a nickle or maybe even a dime. Sometimes you might get an apple. Those were the days my friend we thought they would never end.
Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 16:50:41 (CST)
Looking for any information about my grandfather Arthur Sweeney born 1896, My Grandmother Josephine Shanley Sweeney they lived on Coffey Street. Information on other members would be appreciated. My father was James their son and we lived at 270 Van Brunt St.
Frances Sweeney <mikia6091@hotmail.com>
norwalk, ct USA - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 13:59:32 (CST)
Looking for any information about my grandfather Arthur Sweeney born 1896, My Grandmother Josephine Shanley Sweeney they lived on Coffey Street during the 20's. Information on other members would be appreciated. My father was James their son and we lived at 270 Van Brunt St.
Frances Sweeney <mikia6091@hotmail.com>
norwalk, ct USA - Monday, November 03, 2003 at 09:32:38 (CST)
JACK VIEGAS
Jack I was sorry to read of the the passing of your mom and dad
my best to you and your family. Jack I've been trying to get in touch with you for some time please e mail me so we can catch up. AL RYAN
AL RYAN <alfran@ltis.net>
hawley , pa USA - Sunday, November 02, 2003 at 21:04:09 (CST)
Ok - lets try some other names to jog some memories...Helvi and Elaine Gallo, The Hernandez Family(Dennis and Ralph),The
Smith Family (Debbie and Cindy) the Peacock Family (Wayne and Jimmy)The Bartlets (Al) The Inazi Family (Andrew,John,Anthony,Charlie and Louise) The Yodice Family (Elizabeth) The Longo Family (Janet, Jimmy and Joseph) The Perna Family (Patricia and Johnny) The Young's (Joan,Ellen)
The DiMarco's (Marie - one of my oldest and best friends growing up - Sister Tana and Terry and brother Franky and Nick) The Faiello's (Lucy and Terry) The O'Donnels (Weasel - Steve and Brian) The Foy's (Rosemary, Jimmy, and Eddie) and too many others to mention. Any one of you guys around give out a shout, anxious to catch up on one and all.
Kathy Gannalo Murphy <murphyklan@aol.com>
staten Island , ny USA - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 21:33:04 (CST)
TO WAYNE BAFFI, ARE YOU GOING TO THE REUNION IN MAY? IF SO, YOU SHOULD TAKE COREY AND ME.
Giselle Baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com>
BKLYN, NY USA - Wednesday, October 29, 2003 at 11:33:49 (CST)
Hope someone remembers me - We lived next to Dominic's Candy
Store.My parents are Frank and Catherine Gannalo, I Have 2
brothers names Tom (52) and Jim (50) I am Kathy (48) We lived at 275 Van Brunt St. Anyone out there remember us?
Kathy Gannalo Murphy <MurphyKLan@AOL.com>
Staten Island , NY USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 21:22:33 (CST)
REUNION REUNION REUNION. Date 5/28-5/29/04 Place Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights the choice is yours. We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers. Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person. The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler. One Happy Hooker Howie Graves Howie Graves Cape Coral , Fl USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 14:41:30 (CDT)
Howie Graves
ape Coral, fl USA - Monday, October 20, 2003 at 17:31:32 (CDT)
Howie Graves <howie43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 16:03:17 (CST)
just dropping a hello to all the redhookers out there..... what a great place its turning out to be... so many fond memories..... :(
April Massaro <brooklynbabe877@yahoo.com>
staten island, ny USA - Tuesday, October 28, 2003 at 08:29:46 (CST)
HI SAL ITS NICE TO NO YOUR OK WE WENT TO VISITATION TOGEATHER AND I THINK YOUR DAD AND MY DAD WORKED ON THE PEIRS TOGEATHER EMAIL ME SO WE CAN CATCH UP ON ONE ANOTHER
MATTHEW MARTINO <MATTYMARTINO@YAHOO.COM>
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 19:18:34 (CST)
I found out about this web from a former Red Hooker. Just reading all the names and places brought me back. I lived on 73 Wolcott, Graduated from Visitation in 1970 and moved to S.I. (altar boy of course). Was on the Warriors before the big uniform change and spent most of Visitation LL on the the Knights. Hope all my fellow classmates and friends are doing OK. Sal
Sal Azzarelli <duketna@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 27, 2003 at 18:17:04 (CST)
Janet I think i went to visitation with your brother Henry.This is Jacqueline DellaPorte. I think your my sister AnnaMaes age. I remember all you were talking about.My dad brough 200 Conover and my Aunt Grace Gaeta lived there.Hello to all
Jackie <jfras154@aol.com>
USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 23:24:58 (CST)
I lived at 200 Conover St between Dykman and Walcott sts. Went to PS 30 and Visitation. I have 2 brothers Billy and Henry, and a sister Carol. My husband Bob lived on Van Brunt St over the A&P. Yes we all remember Taffy Dicks and the ice cream parlors Mikes & Willams. Anyone remember Gams lemon ice?
Janet Larsen Flannery <JanFlann@aol.com>
Scottsdale, AZ USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 21:30:50 (CST)
A Big Hello to Bobby Adams
Was able to see your sister Isabel and We were looking at her Wedding Pictures It was like yesterday Your Mother and Dad were such nice people We were all so young Isabel has a beautiful family Isabel and I need more time We had a lot of years to make up
You Take Care
Eileen
Eileen <GMCeileen@AOL.Com>
USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 16:34:08 (CST)
Hello Red Hookers between the ages of 50 and 58 approximately. Do you remember being on the Sonny Fox Show? It was in the 60's. Do you remember the exact year? Yogi Berra was the mystery guest? There was the Blue Team and the Gold Team. Did we go with the Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts? Who remembers anything?
Sammy
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 13:55:28 (CST)
Hi Bobby Adams. Your sister isabel told me that you read the website but never write in.
Since we now know you're there I thought I'd say hello! Hope you are well.
Midge Dunn
Midge Dunn <Middaisy@aol.com>
Howell, NJ USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 11:23:29 (CST)
TO WAYNE BAFFI, HOPING THAT YOU GET THIS MESSAGE, WHEN YOU LIVED ON PIONEER ST. WHAT WAS THE NUMBER. ALSO, YOUR SON HAS BEEN ASKING FOR YOU WHY DON'T YOU TAKE HIM FOR A TOUR IN RED HOOK.
FROM GISELLE BAFFI
GISELLE BAFFI
BKLYN, NY USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 07:52:43 (CST)
Hello Thanks to this site I was able to get to see a Good Frined Isabel After 40 years. We had lunch was able to pick up where we had left off Midge was there I had found her 2 years ago.Isabel had a Wedding pictures We all were so young
In the church pictures you could see so many old friends Kay
Murphy my sister Frances (the family calls her Carol) to see Visitation Church It is a Beautifully Church
We need more time Hope to see them soon We have so much time to make up There no friends like your old friends
The Good Old Day's in Sam's Candy Store
Eileen
Eileen <GMCeileen@AOl.Com>
USA - Sunday, October 26, 2003 at 07:01:53 (CST)
Hey Matt
What the heck are you doing in
Texas and how long are you there.
email me. Jacqueline
Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com>
USA - Friday, October 24, 2003 at 16:07:14 (CDT)
HI KENNY&RODDY RUSH HOPE YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE FINE MISS YOU GUYS AND THE HOOK WILL SEE YOU FOR THE HOLIDAYS TELL EVERY ONE I SAD HELLO
MATTHEW MARTINO <ROADSIDEUSA.FAXYAHOO.COM>
GRAND PRAIRIE, TX USA - Thursday, October 23, 2003 at 16:39:13 (CDT)
Hello Lori, caught your post about Visitation's 150th anniversary next year. Hope it's a huge success. Now you'll find out who the real Red Hookers are???
John Burkard
Red Hook, Brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, October 22, 2003 at 09:44:18 (CDT)
Family of Pete Viegas, I was sorry to hear about the passing of Pete. I knew Pete and his wife Roonie when I was a young man. I lived with my Aunt Angie Castagna on Pioneer St.,and would see them every day.May God bless you and your family.
Anthony Monico <amonico203@aol.com>
Daytona Beach, Fl USA - Tuesday, October 21, 2003 at 19:37:59 (CDT)
REUNION REUNION REUNION. Date 5/28-5/29/04 Place Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights the choice is yours. We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers. Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person. The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler. One Happy Hooker Howie Graves
Howie Graves
Cape Coral , Fl USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 14:41:30 (CDT)
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
ape Coral, fl USA - Monday, October 20, 2003 at 17:31:32 (CDT)
great site
mugu <mugu@yahoo.com>
lo, nl USA - Monday, October 20, 2003 at 13:29:19 (CDT)
Mary Hi! tried agin to email you but computer still tells me name not valid... so please email me with proper addy... If you need Earlenes number I will send it to you. Lucy
Lucy Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
USA - Friday, October 17, 2003 at 08:38:56 (CDT)
Hello all you Red Hookers past and present. I am just dropping a quick line to say that Visitation Church will be celebrating it's 150th anniversary in 2004. There are many things in the works like, a picnic, a dinner-dance, two concerts at and what not. We are trying to get in touch with former parishoners. Stay tuned as things start to go idea to reality I will pass it on. When the web site is complete all the information will be there. In the meantime... stay tuned.... Thanks
Lori Burkard <lburkard@yahoo.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, October 16, 2003 at 20:20:31 (CDT)
Hi Lucy, I tried to make an entry last week when I read your e-mail to me but it didn't go through.Tell Earlene that I called Betty Miranda(McCauley)and we had a nice catch-up chat and she was asking for Earlene's phone no. and address.Betty,if you see this I will be calling to give you Earlene's number-last 2 weekends have been very busy for me so that's why you haven't heard from me.I'm glad that you and Earlene and Marty had a nice visit together Lucy.And "Hello" to Louise from an old friend.My computer has been down for a few months so that's why I haven't been on.I"m here at the library typing this----Regards to all,Mary
Mary Rivera <Mary Rivera 84@aol.com>
West Hurley, N.Y. USA - Wednesday, October 15, 2003 at 16:23:35 (CDT)
Hi! Fellow Hookers! Everything is great here in Little Red Hook (Florida!) especially since My Man Cheno id here finally! Yippee! Hope you all are doing fine...Feel free to email us at lucyfraser@msn.com ...Put RED Hook in the subject line ! Later you guys! Love Lucy & Cheno
Lucy Fraser Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 20:41:54 (CDT)
Oh it is sooooo good to be back. Hi everybody we are back in business!!!! How is everybody?? Louise
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 17:38:39 (CDT)
We had another glitch with the guestbook and lost a few entries. Sorry. Please keep adding!
Mark <mphillips@southbrooklyninternet.com>
Brooklyn, USA - Tuesday, October 14, 2003 at 10:05:05 (CDT)
Mary Rivera... Hi ! I tried to email you a couple times but it says the name is not correct! I was wanting to tell you Earlene Stockwell and her hubby Marty are here visiting with me... and we are having fun talking about the Hook and your name has come up a few times ! Just wanted you to know that you are thought of even in Florida! Love Lucy
Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
USA - Thursday, October 09, 2003 at 05:55:31 (CDT)
To the family of Pete Viegas-i was so sorry to read of his passing.He had so much to share about some of the oldtimers in Red Hook.I enjoyed reading his stories and the tribute that son Jack wrote about him was very moving.May he and your mom be enjoying the beauty of heaven together.May the Lord give all of the family His special comfort.God bless- Mary Rivera
Mary Rivera <Mary Rivera@aol.com>
West Hurley, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 15:34:59 (CDT)
I am Pete Viegas' son Jack. I am the third born of 5 children. In October 2001, my mom Veronica Viegas passed away. My dad loved her so much and was so devoted to her, that although she was sick for quite some time, he seemed lost without her and I know that I certainly was. So I figured that I would set my dad up with a screenname and show him how to get around on the computer to take his mind off such a painful and tremendous loss. We found this site together and he LOVED to go on line and write about his memories of Red Hook and the "Old Days". I have wonderful memories of the "Old Neighborhood" as well. The day after my dad passed away, I drove to Union Street and visited the Foccaceria to have a Panelle sandwich. My dad used to take me there when I was a kid to bring a bunch of panelles home with the oil dripping from the brown paper wrapping. I then walked into Joe Tomo's candy store on the corner and took a ride through the neighborhood and had although I was crying, my heart was filled with joy as I remembered what a blessing both my parents were and the memories of The Union Street panelle store, Tomo's, Visitation church & school, St. Stephen's Church, coffee park (when the statue was there), the "Boat Rides" in the summer, The bar on Pioneer St. & Van Brunt, Margie's Deli, will always be special to me as they were to my mom & dad. In the last few years, my dad & I would go to his favorite Chinese restaraunt and talk mostly about my mom and his memories of Red Hook. He often spoke about the many of you that he met on the South Brooklyn Network. He really had such a rich life but not rich with money, but with people and love. He touched the lives of everyone he met in a special way and he had so many "True" friends and a loving family. I know that My dad(Pete)is now in Heaven with my Mom, Brother & all those who have gone before him. Thank you to those of you who helped him and wrote to him. He will be forever in my heart as my mom is. God Bless All of You.
Jack Viegas
Jack Viegas <Redhookpete@aol.com>
Staten Island, ny USA - Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 09:12:24 (CDT)
Isabel-By mistake I deleted your e-mail,but yes Phillis Weens was the name.Mildred I used in school because Mirtea no one could remember.I was called Cookie by close family and friends.Since I was tall for my age I was place in the back row for pictures.It's nice to hear from the students of the PS 30s
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, October 07, 2003 at 07:43:37 (CDT)
Louie so sorry to hear about Peter. He will be miss.Please give my regards to the rest of his family. Jackie (DellaPorte)
Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com>
USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 16:43:33 (CDT)
Louie, so sorry for your loss. He will be surely missed on the sight. He was one of the few that really knew about where he came from. Keep in touch.
hHowie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 09:00:36 (CDT)
So sorry to hear about Pete Viegis. he surelry will be missed Pete was the history of Brooklyn Pete i know you will be looking down on us i'm sure you will give GOD Father a complete knowledge of the Red Hookers Peace
Chaplain Nick Spinelli
USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 08:14:35 (CDT)
Dear Louie, I am very sorry to hear about your brother's
passing.....aside from being a great guy, Pete was a walking history of Red Hook...he will be missed. My condolences to you and the rest of Pete's family.
Billy
Billy Baggs <Mainman29@aol.com>
da Joisey Shore, USA - Monday, October 06, 2003 at 07:21:16 (CDT)
So very sorry to hear of your brother passing!Best reguards to your and his family! Lucy & Cheno Suarez
Lucy Fraser /Suarez
USA - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 21:35:40 (CDT)
Dear Red Hook friends, I am Pete's (RedHookPete) "kid" brother. I have not written here too often, but do look in every so often, sometimes to check out what Pete has written, or my other brother Ramon. I am sorry to inform you that my brother Pete passed away this morning, Sunday. Pete had been very ill for the past several months and the end was, in truth, a blessing. I will miss him very much, he has left a great void in my life.
Louis Viegas <Lou@barps.com>
Valley Stream, NY USA - Sunday, October 05, 2003 at 18:20:48 (CDT)
Hi Barbara Moeller. Mentioned to my Mom that I saw your name on this web page. She told me that she baby sat you when you were real little.I remember the great fish store. She was wondering how your family was doing. If you get a chance drop me a line.
Ken Brown <KPATKEN@CS>com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, October 04, 2003 at 19:45:29 (CDT)
REUNION REUNION REUNION.
Date 5/28-5/29/04
Place Best Western Lake BuenaVista Fl
Cost $88.09 per night, tax included 1 to 3 nights
the choice is yours.
We will have a Welcoming Reception on Saturday
evening with food and a cash bar.Cost $15.00 per pers.
Sunday evening is the dinner,PrimeRib, Salmon, or
Chicken Cordon Bleu. Cost $35.00 per person.
The choice is yours,if you have any further questions please email me using the subject word Reunion. There are going to be a lot of old friends that we haven t seen in 20,30 or 40 years.More details to follow . please think about it and tell some friends.You can also get in touch with Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler.
One Happy Hooker
Howie Graves
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral , Fl USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 14:41:30 (CDT)
Harry: That sounds like a super cool idea! Maybe I can get at least my sister Arl to consider it. We'll have to watch the posting for the particulars. Thanks for the idea! May turn out we DO know many.
Ethel
AZ USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 10:28:59 (CDT)
Hey Ethel ,about the "REUNION",why don't you organize your friends from that age group ,people you haven't seen ,but are in touch with ,and come on down!!! Florida doesn't get really hot & muggy until July anyway. I know I'd enjoy meeting the people who post on this site ,no matter how old they are. Red Hook people are a special breed,no matter what generation they belong to.
Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com>
estero, fl USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 09:36:59 (CDT)
Tiny: You always were funny about mementos. We've had some really good times in LI, haven't we? I feel so good every time I talk to nieces and nephews and they all talk about the good times with us out there. It warms the heart! I'm still hoping to hear of some Hookers I remember. Sounds like you guys have lots of action and fun. Keep in touch. Love to all.
Ethel <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
AZ USA - Wednesday, October 01, 2003 at 08:57:08 (CDT)
Hi girls(like that huh?) well Charlie LaCombs whereabouts are known? Where else would he be? When BJ passed away they had her viewed here on VanBrunt St. Oh yes we have a Funeral home here too and I forgot to tell you that it is right next door to the French Restaurant. Nothing like eating with the mourners. No I'm only kidding. Taffy Dicks was the taffy to die for. God, I can see the store now. The long glass case with small pieces of the clear looking candy wrapped in wax paper. It was soooo good. That would be nice seeing you guys next summer. Ethel, would you believe I have rock from your first house in Oceanside, and couldn't find it when the kids were here. 1959 I wrote on it. Arlene, maybe you can purchase some art work while you are here (gulp) So you know I spoke to Frank Baluch, what a trip that was. Heehee this is a trip in it self...Later guys...
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 17:39:26 (CDT)
Good Morning Tiny: Hope Mikki found Charley since he's always around. I went through the archives today and saw some names I know (Ed Donohue, Eddie McCall, Hazel K.) It's too bad most people from there go to Florida to retire. I meet very few people from NY. They are mostly from Chicago, Wisconsin, Minnesota, etc. Sounds like Arlene and I are coming to Red Hook next summer. That would be great fun. If more of the people planning to go to that reunion in Florida were closer to my age (19) I would consider it. I do like Florida, but not in the hot weather. Stay well, give love to all. Hey has anyone found cinnamon candy like Taffy Dick used to make? I'd die for some!
Ethel
Sun City, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 09:58:12 (CDT)
TINY, I can even hear you voice as you're describing the old neighborhood. No kidding, we must make a trip down on our next visit to NY, NJ. Hey, if you buy more than 1 egg you won't be able to afford one of those pricey pieces of artwork!!!! I saw Mikki's post.It sounded like she was looking for her dad.If so, did anyone let her know where he could be found? Don't talk to me about good Italian bread -- only in the past couple of years have we been able to get anything remotely close, but still missing something. I get some really decent canoles at a local super market. Hey, I can even get Manhattan Special soda here now. We're really living!!!!
Arlene <hutchie414>
peoria, az USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 22:20:12 (CDT)
Hi Ethel, well Charlie looks the same, and he is the same Charlie. He hangs out at the Post. He still loves everybody. His daughter Mikki was on here, check out the Archives. Yes Ethel the neighborhood has come along way. Where do the young yuppies get the money for the rent?? Danette said her mortgage isn't even that much. I know they are artists BUT not artist artists. You remember the paintings George & I use to do? The abstracts? Well we would be rich if we had kept it up. I just told George that we should get back to painting, you got to see some of the stuff. Little George just got back from Bali. They love it. He got some beautiful pieces of hand carved work. He needs to open a shop down here. We moving on up girl. We knew if we stayed around long enough it would change but who knew?Heehee hahah. They even sell 1/2 doz eggs now, remember how the guy in the store would break the doz down? Well 1/2 is sold now. They ask silly questions like "how much would is a bagel and cream cheese?" then "without the cream cheese?" or can I buy 1 of these? 1 one that? never a pound, just one single item. I heard one trying to buy 1 egg. Give me a break,,,please....
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 19:29:44 (CDT)
Hey Tiny: Sounds like you now live in a very upscale community. Tell me more about Charley. It's been a hundred years. I didn't know he was still around. I just love reading this site. Wish more "older" Hookers got on. Love you all.
ETHEL FRANKI
Sun City, AZ USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 08:41:46 (CDT)
HARRY BOYLE.... Please email me I need to talk to you Please!
Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
Brooksville , FL USA - Monday, September 29, 2003 at 07:53:10 (CDT)
It's kind of scary is,t it? I walked by the new liquer store last night uh duh! They got to be kidding. It's really a joke. They have an old bathtub, you know with the legs? Filled with wine bottles. A big fancy jar with the corks. This turns them on, they love to read menus too.They all look like they are in the Land of Oz.The next time you come into Brooklyn you need to check all this out. I snapped a few pictures of the Diner on Wolcott St and the liquer store. When I get them developed Arlene I will mail them to you. I saw Charlie LaComb, he was feeding the pigeons.Heehee, he spotted me and Daniele from down the block. A lot of people did sell, I guess the money was good. Two buildings around the corner from me went for 500,000 and some change each at that. Check out craigslist.com. No I don't know Nancy & Phil. The Luggage place & Trums are gone. Monach luggage are condos now. Even the jail on Atlantic Ave. is vacant now and guess what? Condos. Jenny and Frankie Hot sold their house and went to Queens. You can not get good Italian bread other than Court St. Italian pastries? Court St. I love going for walks on Court St. Smith St is completly invaded hahaha. This morning it was pouring, we were going for bagels(our weekend habit) there they were jogging, soaking wet but uhm uhm uhm they are cool. I need to walk around with a trusty camera to snap at a monents notice...Louise(Tiny)
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 15:20:59 (CDT)
TINY, Are you telling me that now REAL people live down the point any more??? Who are the people who developed the post and aren't any of those old timers around? I found Nancy & Phil Caliendo (if you remember them), Elaine, and a whole bunch of other old friends who were from the projects (they are all over the country). A lot of the old families owned their properties. Did everyone sell????
Arlene
peoria, az USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 14:22:13 (CDT)
Hey Red Hookers, Just ignore the idiots.They seem to show up on every board in the nation.As long as the filth doesn't freely pop up on your monitor, or you don't open their sites, they're no bother. I doubt that they will ever go away. Some people just have to get their jollies somehow. MARK, thanks for this site and all you do to keep it clean.
Arlene
peoria, az USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 14:12:10 (CDT)
The porn site guys are getting really good at getting by our blocks. We will be launching our new forum in October and a new redesign of the site.
Bear with us. We get the bad posts out as soon as we find out about them. Unfortunately, they usually happen on weekend nights when they know the monitoring is less.
Please do not give them the satisfaction of going to their sites, even to yell at them.
Mark <mark@southbrooklyninternet.com>
Brooklyn, USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 10:22:24 (CDT)
Shame,shame,shame on you pea brain fools!!! I know you don't get any response from any of us here so why waste your time, or is it that you have so much time on your hands that you want to prove to the world what jerks you are? No body here is interested in this garbage!!!! Go on a porn site, all you creeps. I hope you are weeded out and given a fine or have your rights on AOL or what ever service you use. Thats right Lucy ask around and see what can be done. You filthy little no thinking morons should get off this site. Go spread your words and what ever else comes out of that air head you have taking up space on your shoulders. SCRAM
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 10:10:00 (CDT)
Hey this is for all you people that like to put their ADs on this site use a porn you will get better results!None of you guys know where Bklyn.is,so get your penis,breasts,homone,and whatever off this site,SHAME on you
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx. USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 08:38:39 (CDT)
Mark our wonderful site manager... Isent there a way of prosectuting these people or thsi person from doing this to our site? I will see what I can find out I have some people in my family that investigate things like this amnnd can probly tell us how to find out who they really are! I will look into it...Dont give up on this great site please! Its just a very jealous person probobly very young and bored! But none the less it needs to be investagated! I will inquire. Thank You again for this graet site and all you have done.
Lucy Fraser /Suarez
Brooksville, NY USA - Sunday, September 28, 2003 at 07:39:26 (CDT)
Sorry John, the stadium is gone. They did the field over & now have Bleachers on the road side of the field & a red rubberized running track to run on.
Mel
Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 23:18:04 (CDT)
In the late 40's early 50's P.S. 27 would have there field day at the Red Hook Stadium. Are the grand stands still there? Boy they were uncomfortable.
John <compack@optonline.net>
West Babylon, NY USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 20:07:11 (CDT)
I am honored to drop a line here and say thank you for keeping this great site online.
extreme anal <fdreevideo@fromru.com>
- Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 18:43:49 (CDT)
Hi Red Hookers, At least all the 'more mature' ones (1950's), does anyone remember a gal called "Cucha"? Her real name was Raquel Rentor. She hung out at Willems and Coffey Park.
Arlene (Bobbie) <hutchie414@aol.com>
peoria, az USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 17:25:52 (CDT)
HI! Fellow Hookers I am sending a great big SMILE out to yas! I cannot believe all the emails and response I have been getting reguarding that post!!! LOL ! (Laughing Out Loud!) Boy it sure feels good getting all that Love & suport from my FRIENDS! Thank YOu all ... You are all so sweet and Thank You for all the warm fuzzies! ... Special Thanks out to Eileen & Louise!!! ....and Louise got any grey poupon? LOL! ...And to all my buddies I am reserving spots now for the new Lil Red Hook community in Brooksville Fl... My Love To You all... and I totally plan on coming back Red Hook will always be HOME Always! Love Yas! Lucy
Lucy Fraser Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
Brooklyn, USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 07:21:09 (CDT)
HI! Fellow Hookers I am sending a great big SMILE out to yas! I cannot believe all the emails and response I have been getting reguarding that post!!! LOL ! (Laughing Out Loud!) Boy it sure feels good getting all that Love & suport from my FRIENDS! Thank YOu all ... You are all so sweet and Thank You for all the warm fuzzies! ... Special Thanks out to Eileen & Louise!!! ....and Louise got any grey poupon? LOL! ...And to all my buddies I am reserving spots now for the new Lil Red Hook community in Brooksville Fl... My Love To You all... and I totally plan on coming back Red Hook will always be HOME Always! Love Yas! Lucy
Lucy Fraser Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
Brooklyn, USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 07:21:09 (CDT)
Hey Herman your Moose hunting still for the beginning of Oct.in Canada with your 5 friends.Stay close to your guide.Also take your compass,very important.Don't do anything I woudn't do.We are not getting any younger.lololol
Love ya, baby brother
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Saturday, September 27, 2003 at 07:02:28 (CDT)
Hey Lucy don't even get upset. She probably is one of them. Just moved into Red Hook but feels it's her neighborhood. NOT!!! Hey Lucy did Chino tell you they just opened a new liqueur store, La Nelles? I haven't checked it out yet but I heard they have art and statues in side. It probably is just for fine wines. Heeheehee. Not Thunderbird or Nighttrain. It's down on VanDyke St, I think on the corner of Coffey. I don't know for sure but I will tell you later on in the day (Sat). I wonder if it has plexi glass around the inside to keep out the riff raff. Uppps no riff or raff left here, they can't afford the rents. I heard the French restaraunt can get $100.00 per couple to eat. Tofu and portabella mushrooms? Do you remember the invaision of the body snachers? Wonder where the pods are, in the stadium? I never saw so many bikes, have a pole in front of your building or a stop sign? There will be a bike chained to it, on everyblock there is at least 2 bikes chained to a pole. Don't forget the dogs. Poop here poop there and nothing like picking up hot dog doo in a plastic bag then finding your garbage pail and throwing it in, take it with you and put it in your own pail...So Lucy come home and we can sit on the stoop in front of your door like we did and goof, hahah heeheehee lololol and maybe check out the new store.....Take care.... Louise
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 22:00:18 (CDT)
Yo Phylis what planet you from? think you should take your time read all the posts . Then You can apologise to me! and being from the great neiborhood of heart RED HOOk I will accept it!Of course!Dont be so snotty till you know what the heck you are talking about!
Lucy Fraser /Suarez
USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 21:18:28 (CDT)
Hey Red Hookers, My genuine "Gowanus Canal Yacht Club" /t-shirt arrived today. I can hardly wait to wear it around my up-scale golf community here in AZ. Will I ever have a a whopper of a tale to tell (not seal or whale tails) but the other swimmers. lol:)
Arlene(Bobbie) <hutchie414>
peoria, az USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 19:47:00 (CDT)
Hello Phyllis
I Think you have misunderstood Lucy
Ther were Some nasty posts on the site.
We all get upset about them The site removes them
So you would of not seen them Lucy is a great person
We are all cordial to each other on this site
Have a nice day
Eileen
Eileen <GMCeileen@AOL.Com>
USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 17:18:27 (CDT)
Is Lucy not having fun???? Join in! Where did you live and go to school? Where did you worship? Did you live in the point pre-1965? Are you retired? You sound like a weather reporter for Brooksville, FL. Lighten up woman, people are having a good time--and they can spell too!
Phyllis
USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 16:11:16 (CDT)
Hey Peggy! Hello and love to the family. Sorry to hear Dorothy is gone. As for Franki......that's the name I use with my friends. It happened that someone I worked with, called me by my last name all the time and I like it better than Ethel. (When I do Karaoke, no one knows who I really am!(HeeHee)
Ethel (Franki)
Sun City, AZ USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 12:17:27 (CDT)
Hi Ethel,,, I'm your niece through marriage... My husband is (cubi Rodriguez) Dottie Offidel died several years back, but I still see her son (tudda) in the Post on Van Brunt street... One question??? How come you spell your name (Franki) ?? LOL The spelling Is Franqui!!! kEEP IN TOUCH. lOVE Peggy Della Porte
Peggy DellaPorte Rodriguez <jeamy13@aol.com>
Brooklyn, ny USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 11:56:32 (CDT)
Hello
When My friends and I were young We would go to the
Little Gypy Tea Room Off Fulton Street. To see if your boy friend love you It was such an Innocent time
It's fun to think back
Eileen
Eileen <GMCeileen@Aol.Com>
USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 09:06:55 (CDT)
Hey Arl....thanks. DOROTHY OFTEDAL was a good girl friend of mine from Dikeman St. Dorothy: If you're still out there, give a holla.
Ethel (Franki)
Sun City, AZ USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 08:44:32 (CDT)
Hi! Fellow Red Hookers ...Its a shame that people cannot be respectfull reguarding this site! I cannot for the life of me understand what pleasure they could possible get out of this! It must be an attention thing ... Like notice me oh please notice me! It makes me sick!
Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
Brooksville, Fl. USA - Friday, September 26, 2003 at 03:28:42 (CDT)
Ethel,You just didn't give anyone enough info. Check this board back a few months ago. There was someone named Ofterdahl (Spelling???) from Dikeman St. You were good friends with one of them. Forgot her name. Chow!
Arlene
USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 21:26:14 (CDT)
Hey Arlene, how come you find people you know and I can't find anyone except Herman? I hope they're still around.
ETHEL FRANKI
USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 16:00:40 (CDT)
Bill You're right! I remember Mr. Goldstein. O'Hara and him had the two 8th grades. Anastas was a 7th grade teacher who taught 8th grade English in '52. O'Hara taught math at the time. Did Goldstein teach Social Studies???? Also have his autograph. Good, good memory, Bill.
Arlene
peoria, az USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 13:54:27 (CDT)
Thanks Bill, Hey Arlene in 7th I had O'Hara in 8th. I grad.in Goldstein's class so now I grad. with Bill.lol
I had Mr.Anastas also because he signed my attendence cerf.for 1951 for the year.
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Thursday, September 25, 2003 at 09:09:09 (CDT)
In 1950 there were two 8th grade teachers....Mrs. O'Hara
had 8-1 and Mr. Goldstein had 8-2....I was in Mr. Goldstein's class. Every year my teachers would tell my parents "If William only paid more attention?"....Mr. Goldstein told them, "Don't worry about your son, he can be whatever he wants to be".....somewhat of an exaggeration,
but it got me off the hook and I never forgot it...........
apparently neither did my mother...on my 35th birthday she said, "What do you want to be when you grow up?".........
at 66.......... the question still remains unanswered.
Bill Baggs <Mainman29@aol.com>
da Joisey Shore, USA - Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 21:35:03 (CDT)
Arlene-When Elizabeth and I had those frilly dresses it was for graduation,I never forget them.(ugh++++++)
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Wednesday, September 24, 2003 at 07:09:55 (CDT)
Arlene There were two 8th grade classes,I was taken out of one class and transfered to the other.In 6th I had a Miss Tand,also a teacher his name was Mr.King.Me and Elizabeth had our dresses almost the same color light blue.It was a frilly looking and I had a small blue crown on my head.(ugh)
I remember a pretty italian girl by the name of Clara she was Bernards girlfriend also.
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 23:31:53 (CDT)
Cookie-I remember that! We definitely had to have been in class together at some point, 'cause that incident is one I'll never forget. I remember Gwennie, Elizabeth, & Phyllis. I think there may have been two 8th grades because none of those girls are in my grad photo, but they signed my album, and now that you mentioned their names, Wow--I hung with them too when we were in 30's. I had to have known you girl!
Arlene(Bobbie) <hutchie414>
peoria, az USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 19:08:41 (CDT)
My brother in laws farther worked in that chicken market his last name was Villano he was a short thin guy with a crew cut.
John
West Babylon, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 18:55:27 (CDT)
Arlene I always lived at 484 Columbia St.I remember once Mr.Anastas got so mad at Bernard that he pushed Bernard to the blackboard and he banged his head.They were both yelling at each other.Bernard yelled that Mr.Anastas had a glass eye.Mr.Anastas got all red.I remember a girl Gwendalin
Slater,she was a black girl.I used to hang out with her,Phyllis Diller,Elizabeth Jiminez.
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 17:30:55 (CDT)
hi to all red hookers, met anthony chicllo, told me about this site..love to hear from you all.
kathy (cherry) joe burton <chinco79@aol.com>
staten island, ny USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 17:19:17 (CDT)
Cookie - Did you ever live on the corner of Conover and Sullivan Sts. across from 30's? Ever??? I went to school with a puerto rican girl who lived there (can't recall her name). She pierced my ears. Yes, the good old fashioned way, with needle and thread. Ice cube anaesthetic!! Her Mom made the best rice and beans ever. She only lived there a short while. Another thought that my jingle your memory. I used to sing with Joey Militano in all the goofy school peformances. lollollol
Arlene(bobbie) <hutchie414@aol.com>
peoria, az USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 16:49:31 (CDT)
Marie Panetta Rumolo - Found the photo. It's a real tiny one, pre-Kodak brownie. I did not like the way it scanned, so I'm going to get a proper copy made and I will mail it to you. Send me your mailing address at my e-mail address.
Arlene (Bobbie) <hutchie414@aol.com>
peoria, az USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 16:14:26 (CDT)
All us mothers who used to walk with our baby carriages all the way to Union Street will remember that!
Ethel (Franki)
USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 16:12:39 (CDT)
Cookie, Was there an 8-1 and an 8-2???? I don't remember, but we had the same teachers yet I don't see you in my grad photo nor are you in my album. I was Bernard Avigliano's girlfriend for about 2 weeks. He was a creep. He stabbed me in the thigh right in class. Had to get stithes. It was in Mr. Anastas English class, I think Mr. Anastas almost fainted. The jerk Bernard just walked up the aisle between desks and stuck me while I was sitting at my desk!!! What a fruitcake! I wonder if he ever wound up in prison. Now he IS in my grad picture and did sign my album. Ah memories!
Arlene(Bobbie) <hutchie414@aol.com>
peoria, az USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 16:10:21 (CDT)
HERMAN, You're right. The live chicken market was on Van Brunt Street. Now, Ethel, there might have been on on Columbia Street, I wouldn't doubt it, but Mom always sent us to the one of Van Brunt. They even had live rabbits to buy. I can still see and hear that nasty machine that used to take the feathers off after the chickens were killed. Yuk! Thank goodness I never saw a rabbet killed, I would have just died!
Arlene(Bobbie) <hutchie414@aol.com>
peoria, az - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 16:02:20 (CDT)
Hi Daniele! It sure has been a long time. If you guys don't get out here to visit, I'll just have to go there. it was really nice seeing all the pictures of the family. Hard to believe you're all adults (and good-looking too). I'm so glad I found this site. Maybe I'll find someone from the Hook who lives out here except it seems all the Hookers went to Florida. Keep in touch. Love to all.
ETHEL FRANKI <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 15:16:14 (CDT)
Hi aunt Ethel how the heck are ya?:)wow it's been so long since I seen ya, I did see the pictures when Michelle came down with jackie,I must say you are still beautiful as I remember.. Wow remember the days at fire Island I must say those were the best times of my life.I remember one little girl asking me on the beach if I was from Africa, thats how dark I was..haha. I have to say I tan well, all my girlfriends hate me for that...HEE HEE. I just loved going out to long Island seeing you and uncle tito... Then the days hanging with Jill and Tammy,I remember helping jill with the dogs..Oh what about your dog missy, I remeber one night I got up to use the bathroom,she wouln't let me back out.haha thank god my mom got up, if not the bathroom floor would have made a great bed.I still had a ball out on the Island :)well hope to hear from ya...luv ya Daniele
Daniele <Dee3250@aol.com>
brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 15:00:37 (CDT)
Thank You Ethel I may be 65 but I'm not losing it.Herman you were small when mom used to send me.Now I know it was Union St.Thanks Ethel
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx. USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 14:25:30 (CDT)
Cookie.....you're right, the chicken market was right on Union just below Columbia St.
Ethel (Franki) <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 13:30:46 (CDT)
Herman-I remember that one! I'm taking about the one on Bergan or Union St.off of Columbia I used to go there when I was 10 yrs. old I would by me an italian almond ice right near there.
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 12:48:32 (CDT)
Thanks for the response Herman. I'm sure glad someone remembers me. We don't want to hear how long it's been. I got to e-mail Tiny since I found her on this website. Hope others will respond. Lots of good memories of a super neighborhood. Love to all. Ethel (alias Franki)
Ethel <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 09:18:23 (CDT)
Thank you for maintaining such a great site. God bless you!
ebony booty <adultchat@pisem.net>
- Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 08:15:07 (CDT)
COOKIE the chicken store was A FRIENDS store his name is TOM BUGLISE his mother and father ran it ,it was on vanbrunt st in the point mama new the famile for over 50 years his hole famile lives next to MARYS house up state ,his mothers NAME was CLARA mama used to take us there to buy freash killed chicken and his mother use to give me a little something for myself a candy ,boy you are loseing it how did you get columbia st, the A&P was across the st.from it .love you your little brother HERMAN
HERMAN RIVERA- <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM>
OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 08:01:26 (CDT)
To anyone-My mom used to send me walking down Columbia St.all the way to buy live chickens.The man would slit the neck,put the chicken in a funnel,for draining of blood,then put the chicken in a rotating rubber sticks to remove the feathers.It was always a Spring Chicken.Don't remember if it was Columbia & Union or Bergan St. Herman you remember the store.
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 07:26:31 (CDT)
Arlene-My teacher's name was Mr.Anastas and I had Miss O'Hara.All the girls had a crush on a big guy called Bernard Avigliano.Do you remember him?I was tall, skinny then,light brown hair with green eyes.Remember me?
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 07:14:37 (CDT)
Arlene thanks we appreciate it , take your time .You now have my email address. I think Joe was married to a Yolanda .keep in touch
Marie Panetta Rumola <mamamia24563@aol.com>
charleston, sc USA - Tuesday, September 23, 2003 at 06:08:28 (CDT)
Okay all you 'old time Hookers' How many of you remember riding the weighted fire escape ladders on some of the old warehouses??? I remember not being able to get off one without jumping 10 feet. Yikes!
Arlene <hutchie414@aol.net>
peoria, az USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 22:09:43 (CDT)
Marie - I don't recall the name Carrubes but sure would think I'd remember a family that large (despite the fact that there were so many in the neighborhood). Where did they live? What years? I'll be happy to get the photo to you. Just give me a little time to find it. I must have 900 photo albums I have to go through. I think one of the guys was married to a Yolanda????
Arlene <hutchie414@aol.com>
peoria, az USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 21:33:02 (CDT)
Arlene did you know the Carrubbes? they were a family of 14 kids...now that is my husbands mothers side .
Marie Panetta Rumola <mamamia24563@aol.com>
charleston, sc USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 20:17:16 (CDT)
Arlene..lets see there names were Lorenzo, Sal, Pat,Toni,and it goes on , the sisters were Rosie and Sadie. My husband said would you be able to scan the picture to me he dont have any pictures of his uncles at all. I guess you new they all passed away at young ages.
Marie Panetta Rumola <mamamia24563@aol.com>
charleston, sc USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 19:51:52 (CDT)
Marie-I knew the family well. They all lived in that building(#148 Conover) Real nice family. I have a photo of a couple of the guys standing on the stoop of 146 Conover. Fidoras and all!! I wish I could remember all their names.
Arlene <hutchie414>
Peoria, AZ USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 19:44:45 (CDT)
Arlene , Yes the Rumola family did live on Conover st. my father in law was Salvatore Rumola. there were 11 brothers and sisters . my family Panettas lived at 420 van brunt st.
Marie Panetta Rumola <mamamia24563@aol.com>
charelston, sc USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 18:34:20 (CDT)
does anyone remember arlene bianchi. Lived above gabes bar on coffee st.Could love to hear from her.
jackie <jfras154@aol.com>
USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 18:13:01 (CDT)
Yes Jackie we sure did miss hearin from ya! ...And Thank You to all our Hookers that served during all crisis and war times!I for one appreciate what you all have done risking everything for all of us! and there is a hispanic young marine that Cheno & I met a couple times in uniform on Van Brunt st! we dont know your name but you have freckles and Cheno took a photo of you & I in the summer time of 2002..We hope to God you are fine...We speak of you often as we wonder what became of you! God Bless you ! ...and thanks to the soldiers that served during the Cuban Missile Crisis in Germanys Third Division... and were treated with prediduce...in 62 63!!! Like my Cheno!!! Shame on them for what they have done to hurt fellow American soldiers! Shame shame shame! Immagine they could defend our country but could not go into resturants , bars , drink from water fountains or hang out with non color people they they risked their lives with! An American with no predideces at all!...Please forgive those very foolish ignorant people!..We are not all alike Thank Heavens!
Lucy Fraser now Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
Brooksville , FL USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 16:23:38 (CDT)
Marie Panetta Rumolo - I'm going back almost 50 years. Did your family Rumolo live at 148 Conover St.?
Arlene (bobbie) <hutchie414aol.com>
peoria, az USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 15:33:43 (CDT)
Cookie - My 7th grade teacher was Mr. Anastas and my 8th grade teacher was THE ONE, THE ONLY MISS O'HARA! Went to Bay Ridge High. I found my grad photo, and know my album is somewhere...looking, looking.
Arlene (Bobbie) <hutchie414@aol.con>
peoria, az USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 15:30:56 (CDT)
Hi Arlene,I grad.from P.S.30 I used the name Mildred Rivera
I don't know where my yearbook is.Who were your teachers in 7th & 8th grade.????????
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 13:57:17 (CDT)
Cookie, I graduated from 30's in '52. I lived on Conover St between King & Sullivan. Hung out in Willems and Coffey Park during my teens. I checked my graduation photo but don't see anyone there who I can recall as "Cookie". Did you graduate from there or did you graduate from 27's. Arlene (Bobbie)
Arlene (Bobbie) <Hutchie414@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 11:52:21 (CDT)
Hey guys, my dad was a longshoremen, he worked mainly on Pier 7 and 5 , long hard days he worked like all those men did , how well do i remeber after he shaped up he would come home get me take me to the POST for a soda while he had a few drinks lol...Howie we didnt move to FLA, we changed our plans and moved to SC . I will e mail you my address so you can send me the picture of the color guard and my dad , i would love to have it as you know we dont have any pictures of him...thanks so much ..did anyone go to old timers day at the POST? i would of love to been there.
Marie Panetta Rumola <mamamia24563@aol.com>
charleston, sc USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 07:56:48 (CDT)
Hi Arlene,Cookie here,I don't remember you,but thats not new I'm very good at remembering faces.I went to P.S.30 until 52.Where did you live?I read this website daily,just finished wiping my eyes over the man whos plane was delayed to wait for some marines to board the plane.We learn alot of lessons in life....GOD BLESS AMERICA and everone who reads this site.
Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com>
Amarillo, Tx USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 07:38:18 (CDT)
Hi Guys, Miss me, sure you did. You all better make it to the reunion......Someone sent this to me and I had to share it with you guy's..........I SAT IN MY SEAT OF THE BOEING 767
I sat in my seat of the Boeing 767 waiting for everyone to hurry and stow their carry-ons and grab a seat so we could start what I was sure to be a long, uneventful flight home. With the huge capacity and slow moving people taking their time to stuff luggage far too big for the overhead and never paying much attention to holding up the growing line behind them, I simply shook my
head knowing that this flight was not starting out very well.
I was eager to get home to see my loved ones so I was focused on "my" issues and just felt like standing up and yelling for some of these clowns to get their act together. I knew I couldn't say a word so I just thumbed thru the "Sky Mall" magazine from the seat pocket in front of me. You know it's really getting rough when you resort to the over priced, useless sky mall crap to break the monotony.
With everyone finally seated, we just sat there with the cabin door open and no one in any hurry to get us going although we were well past the scheduled take off time. No wonder the airline industry is in trouble I told myself. Just then, the attendant came on the intercom to inform us all that we were being delayed. The entire plane let out a collective groan. She resumed speaking to
say "We are holding the aircraft for some very special people who are on their way to the plane and the delay shouldn't be more than 5 minutes. The word came after waiting six times as long as we were promised that "I" was finally going to be on my way home.
Why the hoopla over "these" folks? I was expecting some celebrity or sport figure to be the reason for the hold up.........Just get their butts in a seat and lets hit the gas I thought. The attendant came back on the speaker to announce in a loud and excited voice that we were being joined by several U. S. Marines returning home from Iraq!!!
Just as they walked on board, the entire plane erupted into applause. The men were a bit taken by surprise by the 340 people cheering for them as they searched for their seats. They were having their hands shook and touched by almost everyone who was within an arm's distance of them as they passed down the aisle. One elderly woman kissed the hand of one of the Marines as he passed by her. The applause, whistles and cheering didn't stop for a long time. When we were finally airborne, "I" was not the only civilian checking his conscience as to the delays in "me" getting home, finding my easy chair, a cold beverage and the remote in my hand. These men had done for all of us and I had been complaining silently about "me" and "my" issues. I took for granted the everyday freedoms I enjoy and the conveniences of the American way of life I took
for granted others paid the price for my ability to moan and complain about a few minutes delay to "me" those Heroes going home to their loved ones.
I attempted to get my selfish outlook back in order and minutes before we landed I suggested to the attendant that she announce over the speaker a request for everyone to remain in their seats until our hero's were allowed to gather their things and be first off the plane. The cheers and applause continued until the last Marine stepped off and we all rose to go about our too often
taken for granted everyday freedoms....... I felt proud of them. I felt it an honor and a privilege to be among the first to welcome them home and say Thank You for a job well done. I vowed that will never forget that flight nor the lesson learned. I can't say it enough, THANK YOU to those Veterans and active servicemen and women who may read this and a prayer for those who cannot because they are no longer with us. GOD BLESS AMERICA! WELCOME HOME! AND THANKS FOR A JOB WELL DONE !!!!!
It hit me a little deeper. I was also in that uniform, but the times were different.
Jackie Murphy, former U.S. Marine Corps, Vietnam Veteran, 1967 - 1970
Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com>
Ludowici, Ga USA - Monday, September 22, 2003 at 01:42:25 (CDT)
HIARLENE PARACANDALA ITS COOKIE BROTHER HERMAN i was one of the longshorman that shaped up in the old movie house ,my sister reads this site so if she reads this she will contact you do you rember me? HERMAN I am liveing upstate n.y.now, have 3kids two girls and a boy 3 grand children time flys dont it . herman rivera
HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM>
OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 at 20:45:51 (CDT)
I came across a post where someone asked what eveyone down the point did for a living. Someone replied, but there was no mention of the numerous men who were longshoremen. Wow! Those ports were pretty busy in their day. The Pioneer Theater even became a hiring hall when it shut down. Most of the guys hung out at Pimpenelli's. I can remember them all standing outside the place with cigarettes hanging off their lips, scratching their privates. lol HERMAN, you will hear from my sister Ethel. She doesn't have a computer at home but will send a post from work. I think I went to school with you sister Cookie.
Arlene (Bobbie)Parascandola <hutchie414@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Sunday, September 21, 2003 at 16:23:55 (CDT)
Hi Isabelle, You probably got my e-mail. I have a block on the address that was on the post. Hope Carol and Millie connect. Anyone from the point who remembers me or my siblings, Ethel, Joyce, Millie & Raymond send mail to Hutchie414@aol. Would love to hear from you. I was a resident of Conover Street from '39 to '58. My Mom was there until the mid-60's. Her name was Ethel.
Arlene Parascandola(Hutchinson) <hutchie414@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 14:45:36 (CDT)
Arlene Hutchinson - I was really glad to hear from you but when I tried to reply it came back saying your account would not accept my response. Please get back to me and let me know how I can respond to you.
Isabel (Adams) Jensen <Metzfan39@aol.com>
Tuckerton, NJ USA - Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 12:50:10 (CDT)
ETHEL,is this the Ethel that was married to (TIDO )FRANQUI hi if it is this is HERMAN RIVERA i used to live next to you in the projects 484 columbia st you lived in 486 on the second floor me and GEORGE used to baby site your kids,and some times TITO would TAKE me and GEORGE for a ride on his HARLEY MOTORCYCLE ,thats how i got started in motorcycling because of you husband,my mother was JULIA RIVERA do you rember us,you were so pretty when you were younger and thin i am still going down the hook to see george a patty from 9 th st.we just went on aboat trip up the hudson river if this is you please write back soon peace and love HERMAN RIVERA
HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO>
OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 07:38:00 (CDT)
Mary Ann Hunt, one of my childhood friends. We used to set up housekeeping on the corner of Conover & King on the raised stone ledge. Playing house was one of our favorite pastimes. I just learned of this site and when I saw your name I near flipped, as I was just talking about the 144, 146, 148 Conover Street kids with my older sister Ethel. The Curry's, Silvetti's, etc. How fun this site is as I've seen so many familiar names and places that many wonderful memories just keep on coming. It sure was a great place to grow up in. Hope you remember me!
Arlene (Hutchinson)Parascandola <Hutchie414@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Saturday, September 20, 2003 at 02:10:59 (CDT)
Hi Red Hookers, Heard about this site and it sure beats the other Brooklyn Boards I've seen. Having fun reading some of the messages & just know I know some of you & my husband Vinny knows many of you guys from Visitation school. I went to PS 30, lived on Conover St. between King & Sullivan. Hope to hear from some old mates.
Arlene (Bobbie)(Hutchinson)Parascandola <Paras1az@aol.com>
Peoria, AZ USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 22:37:39 (CDT)
HEY STEVIE .HEY HOW THE HECK ARE YOU ITS BEEN YEARS PAL BUT NEW YEARS EVE IS APPROACHING LETS MEET AT THE USS DOWLER.LETS GET MAXINE GIFFORD .ROSEMARY AND OF CAUSE HOME RUN WORM . I HAVE BEEN DYING FOR THIS GUY TO CONTACT ME FOR A MONTH NOW I THOUGHT HE PULLED A HOWARD HUGHES ON ME .THANKS FOR WANTING TO GET ME IN SHAPE FOR THE BIG L HA HA BUT DO TO HEALTH REASONS A HALF A YEAR AGO I AM NOW IN THE BEST SHAPE OF MY LIFE .I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO CONTACT LARRY BUT HE ISPULLING A HOWARD HUGHES LARRY IF YOU ARE READING THIS CONTACT US WE WILLSEND YOU ON A ALL EXSPENCE PAID TRIP TO RONNIES LIQOUR STORE FOR A FREE BOTTLE OF THUNDERBIRD LOL . STEVIE ILL E MAIL YOU LATTER OR TOMORROW. JUMPIN JOHN .P.S TALK TO YOU LATER HOME RUN.
JOHNNY P. <onefastbambina>
staten island, N.y USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 20:00:26 (CDT)
hey johnny p and larry n weasel o here her you was looking for me well i am alive and well in brooklyn still viiting the hook. me and my man worm say hi and johnny i'll get you in shape for those matchs with larry down at johnny reeds place
stephen o'donnell <woodnglass@aol.com>
bklyn, ny USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 16:59:09 (CDT)
Hi Red Hook!!! Anyone remember the Hutchinsons on Conover St. (other than Tiny and George; we know they remember).
Ethel <nanita85381@yahoo.com>
Sun City, AZ USA - Friday, September 19, 2003 at 14:31:23 (CDT)
REUNION REUNION; Hope you are coming Memorial day weekend Saturday May 29 Reception (7:30PM) $ 15.00 Per Person
Sunday Dinner May 30 (6:30PM) $ 35.00 Per Person
There will be a Cash Bar for both events.
The Choices for Dinner will be:
Atlantic Salmon served Over Linguine
Cornwall Roast Prime Rib - 12 oz sliced prime Rib.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
Dinner. The Reception and Dinner money need to be sent to:
Howie Graves
1713 ElDorado Parkway,W,
Cape Coral,Fl. 33914.
Telephone Number 1–239-542-2387
Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com>
Fort Myers, FL. USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 13:01:01 (CDT)
Hi Mark,
I was saddened to hear that Joe died. He was like a second dad to me growing up. I remember when my dad and Joe took me and your cousin Alan to the circus. They got bombed and on the way home Joe spotted this red head and his eyes bugged out and he chased her on the West Side Highway trying to catch up with her. How we did not get into an accident I will never know. Me and Alan were in the back seat. We thought it was fun. Needless to say when I got home my dad could not get up for work. He worked in Gabes bar at the time that was before Jackie Delaporte owned Gabes. He got fired and that is when he worked on the docks.
I heard about your Aunt Fannie when it was too late. She was a great comfort to my mom who was known as Sis back when my dad died. And she found my mom dead two years later. She was a great lady and when I sold the house I urged the new owners to let her stay which they did. I used to have her apartment until I moved in 1979. When I caught on the bus I was wheeling my son in the carriage. He is now 30 years old but I remember because you were such a cute baby and cute kid and I knew and loved your parents that I did not want anything to happen to you which would have broken their hearts.
Yes your right maybe we will get together sometime. I had no idea you lived that close. I work in Monmouth Junction in a chemical company as a secretary. But do keep in touch Mark and tell your uncles Benny's daughter said hello and if they have computers they can email me at grath@dolphs.com. I would love to hear from them and any other Red Hookers I knew way back when. I would also love to hear from your cousins Alan and Phillip. How are they doing? Take care Mark hope to hear from you soon.
Geri Nunziato-Rath <grath@dolphs.com>
North Brunswick, NJ USA - Thursday, September 18, 2003 at 09:11:11 (CDT)
Hello to all my friends from & in the hook...I have been reading but not writing so I thought I would say hi! Weather is still hot but we have had some nice days in between... Cheno tells me its been alot cooler in the hook..My kinda weather! Well catch ya later!
Lucy Fraser Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com>
Brooksville , Fl USA - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 18:35:49 (CDT)
Hey geri its great to hear from you, I guess im a little too young to rember you, but I do rember your dad, he was a great guy, he treated my aunt fanny with great respect, I really missed him when he passed on he always joked with me a lot and we had lots of fun everytime i visited my aunt fanny down on coffey st. I cant believe you rember the story about the bus. well as far as my uncle joe he has been decesed for I guess 13 years now , yes i rember he and your dad were the best of friends, I dont know if you have heard but my aunt fanny has since passed on as well about 2 years now , I miss her dearly, well its good to here that you and your family are doing well, both my sisters are fine as well marie is in Florida and celia is in Staten island, I see you live in north brunswick, Im in Old Bridge a stone throw away from you well maybe some day we can get together and talk about the good old days, well got to go now take care and be well.
mark valenti <mvale10253@aol.com>
Old Bridge, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 18:15:46 (CDT)
Hi to all my old friends and neighbors in Red Hook. Just wanted to say hi to Mark Valenti. I knew your dad and mom, Millie. Your other Aunt Fannie lived in my dads house. My dad is Benny Nunziato who was best man for your Uncle Joe and Aunt Millies wedding on July 6 1968. Your uncle Joe was my dads best man when he married my mother in 1935. And I remember you as a kid and I had to tell your mom that you were hitching on the 77 Lorraine St bus and I was afraid you fall off which you did eventually. But I have nothing but love and admiration for the Valenti family. Your uncle Setto and Aunt Babe and were at my wedding with your Uncle Joe. Is your uncle Joe still alive? I lost track of him. I know he moved to Florida years ago. Him and my dad were inseperable they were truly best friends. I hope to here from you Mark and how all the Valenti's are doing. Tell them that Benny's daugher Geri and her husband John gives there love to them all of all.
Love,
Geri Nunziato-Rath
Geri Nunziato-Rath <grath@dolphs.com>
North Brunswick, NJ USA - Wednesday, September 17, 2003 at 14:46:54 (CDT)
Hi Virginia Rusch from Kathy Murray! I tried to e-mail Kenny, but my e-mail came back. I hope you and Joe are doing okay. It was so nice to see you both last April when I was in Red Hook showing my husband and son where I grew up. Seeing you and Joe always makes me very nostalgic and it makes me really miss my parents. We had so many happy times growing up on Dikeman Street and you and Joe were such a part of that time. I remember when I was a little girl, you gave me a bag of your high heels to wear because you had 3 boys and you thought that I would enjoy wearing them - I did - thank you! Please give my love to Joe and say hi to Joe, Roddy, and Kenny. Take care, Virginia! Love, Kathy Murray.
Kathy Murray <kathy@kathyolson.com>
Ashburn, VA USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 18:29:11 (CDT)
hi all use to live on richards st grandmother use to have a candy store there uncle lived there to last name tagliaferro lived in projects until 1952 then park slope looking for old classmates from ps 27 graduated in 1954 looking for a mildred perticone who married a richie coffee i believe also looking for anyone else who graduated from ps 27 in that year
thanks to all red hookers
sal zurica <szurica@aol.com>
chipley, fl USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 15:15:29 (CDT)
Hi Virginia how are you? Are you still on Coffey St? I hope you are thinking about coming to the reunion next may. Nice hearing from you, keep in touch.
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape CoralfL, USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 12:27:51 (CDT)
HEY GEORGE& TINEY AND GAY GAY& MARIE SAMMY CHENIO SORRY i messed oldtimers days buy i did not no it was going on maybe next year,(WITH THE HELP OF GOD) would have love to have gone to see all my old time friends. LOTS OF THINGS GOING ON HERE, GOING ON A MOOSE HUNT ON OCT 1 to CANADA me and 6 other guys 5 day hunting trip into the bush with a guild allso geting ready for BOW HUNTING (DEER SEASON).OUR GUN CLUB IS PUTING ON A PORK ROST IF YOU GUYS WANT TO COME UP FOR IT.ITS OCT 18 AT 430 PM I WILL BE COOKING SO YOU KNOW ITS GOT TO BE GOOD LET ME KNOW OK. PEACE AND (LOVE) HERMAN
HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM>
OLIVEBRIDGE +, NY USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 12:21:09 (CDT)
Hi kids,I'd just like to add to Howie Grave's comments on "THE REUNION". DEFINITELY consider it an ALL AGES party. I'm hoping my mom and dads friends will come as well as my old cronies. I'd think it would be great to have some kind of forum where everybody could get a chance to share some of their favorite memories of RED HOOK,that includes everybody young and old.This is quite a task Howie and his friends have undertaken ,I hope we can all get it together and have one hell of a time.
Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com>
estero, fl USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 09:39:04 (CDT)
It really is a waste of time for those bozos to advertise on this site. Lord knows that no man from Red Hook needs such enhancement. Carol, when did you graduate from Visitation? I graduated in 1968, with Roddy Rusch. Hi Mrs. Rusch. I've been in touch with Kenny through this site and I'm happy to see your posting.
Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu>
Lubbock, TX USA - Monday, September 15, 2003 at 07:02:22 (CDT)
hi howie i know your mother very well ann graves she was my friend back then i also knew your father howie .Your their son .im sorry your mom died.Good talking to you well chow for know bye .
virginia rusch <divastaroner>
Bklyn, NY USA - Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 15:03:02 (CDT)
Reunion. Carol Kruger, The reunion we are talking about is for all ages. We remember the oldtimers with respect as well as having fun with the younger crowd. The idea being, lets get together and just have some fun reminiscing about the old neighborhood. Tell your crowd about the reunion and see how many of them might be interested in coming.Talk to you soon.By the way Carol, I lived on Coffey and Conover Sts, where did you live? Any brothers sisters or other family or friends that you care to mention. Maybe we know them. Again talk to you later.
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 14:45:32 (CDT)
Ah come on you jerks, who cares if you have a penis enlargement because you sure enough have a peanut brain...Stay off this site, look at all of our space you are wasting. Why don't you fools just create your own sick site. I'm sure you can do it. Your'e all a bunch of jerks with no LIFE!!!! Move on... we are not interested. Shame on you all, you belong in the hall of SHAME.
Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 12:08:50 (CDT)
I think the site is an excellent resource for neighbors that resided in the area to find each other. The reunion in Florid is a great idea. If anyone enters that site that wen to Visitation Grammar school from the late 60s to early 70s, I think we should organize a reunion for community members in this age range.
Carol A. Kruger-DeBock <xmlsgml@aol.com>
palm beach gardens , fl 33418 - Sunday, September 14, 2003 at 11:24:00 (CDT)
REUNION REUNION REUNION The following message is about the Red Hoor Reunion Scheduled for 5/28-5/31 2004. The partys are set for Saturday and Sunday nights. Some people will be there on Friday and leave on Monday. The choice is yours. For those that live in the area and just want to participate in the festivities, we will have limited space for that. Any questions you can get back to me or Mike Coughlin or Kathleen Butler Talk to you soon.
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 06:14:31 (CDT)
The Hotel is the Best Western Lake Buena Vista
2000 Hotel Plaza Boulevard
Lake Buena Vista,Fl. 32830 Tel 1-800-348-3765
The Room Rate is $ 88.09 Per Night
The Reception and Dinner will be $ 100.00 Per Couple. A break down of that is:
Saturday May 29 Reception (7:30PM) $ 15.00 Per Person
Sunday Dinner May 30 (6:30PM) $ 35.00 Per Person
There will be a Cash Bar for both events.
The Choices for Dinner will be:
Atlantic Salmon served Over Linguine
Cornwall Roast Prime Rib - 12 oz sliced prime Rib.
Chicken Cordon Bleu
The prices for the ( The Hotel,The Reception, and the Dinner ) already have the Taxes and Gratuity built in.
The reservations for the Hotel can be made directly to the Hotel. Mention “The Red Hook Reunion”. The Hotel would not do the record keeping for the Reception or Dinner. The Reception and Dinner money need to be sent to:
Howie Graves
1713 ElDorado Parkway,W,
Cape Coral,Fl. 33914.
Telephone Number 1–239-542-2387
Please forward this information to anyone that you know that is interested in coming to the Reunion
Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com>
Cape Coral , Fl USA - Saturday, September 13, 2003 at 05:19:34 (CDT)
To: Wayne Baffi From: Giselle Do you remember when we first dated you would take me for watermelon by the slice at a store on Van Brunt St. What was the name of that store? This is going back to 1978 I think. The next time you come down to visit, it would be nice to show our son your old neighborhood and give him a tour.
giselle baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com>
brooklyn, ny USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 10:51:39 (CDT)
hi to anyonewho remembers me i left a few messages love to hear back
wayne baffi <street legal bd@aol.com >
staten island, ny USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 08:05:29 (CDT)
Igrew up in Red Hook in the 1960's, I went to PS 30 and PS 15. I moved to orlando,fl in 1997. I tell everyone you could take me out of Red Hook, but you can't take Red Hook out of me. I am a Red Hooker for live, it's where I grew up at, and it's who I am. My family still lives there and I do know what's going on in Red Hook. I miss it there, I grew up on Dikeman Street between Conover and Ferris Street. My oldes son was born there and all my children grew up there because my mother lived there until 2 years ago, she move to Orlando,FL. Any ways, good luck everyone, and don't forget where you come from, because after it's who you are today. I miss you, Red Hook and all my family and friends. Stay real. Myriam
Myriam (GIGA) <www.dgataeyes@aol.com>
orlando, fl USA - Friday, September 12, 2003 at 00:14:01 (CDT)
Hi Jamie Jamie I have found old friends on this web page your aunt Midge being one of them.I hope you find many more Matty sullivan
matt sullivan <sulkel@aol.com>
belle harbor, ny USA - Thursday, September 11, 2003 at 07:57:50 (CDT)
My name is Jamie O'Donnell and I lived in Brooklyn, Dykeman Street, with my parents Jim & Jean O'Donnell. We moved upstate when I was 2(50 years ago). My Grandparents were Buster & Mildred Dunn. Does anybody remember our family?
Jamie O'Donnell <jamieod@catskill.net>
Andes, NY USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 21:16:13 (CDT)
To Joe (Brother) Musto: Hi Brother, I saw your post and wanted to convey my condolences on the passing of your mother. I didn't find out from your cousin Mickey until later on, or we certainly would have attended the wake to see you and your sisters. She was a great person and I'll always remember her as "Aunt Angie". All the best. Regards.
Ray (Woodsie) Viegas <rv728@aol.com>
Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 11:09:16 (CDT)
This is a great site. My friend, whom many might know is Celia Valenti, who lived on VanBrunt Street for many years and still has family there. My name is Maria Belfiore (Cookie) and I lived on Sackett Street and remember all the good old days. I hung out at the ice cream parlor known as Eble's(?) located on Court and Baltic Streets. I went to Scared Hearts and then to St. Stephens. I had some great memories. Love to hear from anyone.
Maria Indovina <Indovinam@bipc.com>
Harrisburg, PA USA - Wednesday, September 10, 2003 at 10:45:33 (CDT)
To Joseph Musto: I'm wondering if you are related to the Musto family that owned a drug store on Henry St. in what's now called Carroll Gardens -- up toward PS 142? I went to CCNY in the early 1970s with a girl named Pat Musto. They didn't live in the neighborhood, but she told me her father owned that drug store.
Tom
Tom K.
Las Vegas, NV USA - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 22:57:33 (CDT)
re:sending message to troops,if you cannot locate site drop me an email & will send direct link.Thanks.
Joe <untitled_71@msn.com>
Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 17:52:15 (CDT)
To Ken Brown
Hi Ken Sept. 9, '03
I was just contacted by one of my grade school friends. He told me about this site. Thank you and your mother for your condolences on the passing of my mother. She was a true Red Hooker, born and raised there. I doing well here in Wisconsin. I'm sorry I couldn't contact you while I was in New York earlier this year. Drop me a line at josephmusto@hotmail.com. I'll be waiting to hear from you. Take care. Joe ( Brother )
Joseph Musto
Wauwatosa , Wi USA - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 15:48:41 (CDT)
hi my name is april massaro i'm 26 my grandparents are Andrew(skinny)and theresa massaro, my parents are Joan and Andrew Massaro and i have a brother named Anthony(weegie). My grandfather has been gone almost 5 years in december-my family is trying to hold a mass for him on his anniversary on december 7th of this year. If anyone would like to come to the mass please email me and let me know. My grandmother is doing well she asks about everybody from the neighborhood and always asking for dockey and susan. I miss my old neighborhood especially my friends down there. I am trying to move back into the neigborhood if i can find a cheap studio apartment for me and my cats. I loved that when i came out my house in the morning i had such a great view of the twin towers from going down pioneer street. i used to go to ps15 and use to always shop at junior's grocery store and at t-boron(the spanish store on van brunt and coffee)so many memories of my grandfather's store from playing the numbers and having the dicetable at all the redhook block parties. unfortunately my mom remarried a complete bastard who is a muslim and i now have 2 more sisters and another brother... Even tho i live in staten island red hook will always be my home. i love that my grandmother used to take me to the oldtimers club at the post and see all my grandparents friends that they knew from the neighborhood. My aunt is MaryAnne she's coming back to live in brooklyn and is coming back with my 2 cousins ricky and dominic... Anyways just wanted to send a quick hello to all the people who treated my family with respect and love. I hope to hear from you people in the neighborhood soon.. and my sn on aol is mistressloves if you ever see me online....
God Bless You All!!!
April Massaro
april massaro <brooklynbabe877@yahoo.com>
staten island, ny 10304 - Tuesday, September 09, 2003 at 08:53:47 (CDT)
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