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Brought to you by Thank you for visiting www.southbrooklyn.net. This is our new Guestbook archive page 3. The popularity of the guestbook has required us to do this to keep your download time to a minimum! 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) -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 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) Anyone that would like to send a message to Our Brave Troops go to waveaflag.com.Please write onlt positive things.keep your hatred to another site.Respect Our Warriors,regardless of your personal feelings.no one not even President Bush likes to send the Troops in to Harms way.Remember they attacked us first!If we back down now those that hate us will love they "broke our spirit".Not this time.and in closing should you see someone in uniform Thank Them,Please.May God Bless those Murdered 9/11/01 & Our Troops fighting the War on Terror,& May God Bless America,Always!!!! Joe <untitled_71@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, September 08, 2003 at 21:32:24 (CDT) Hello to all RedHookers out there, for those that don't know me I'm the son of Mario and the nephew of Marco and Setto, I'm really glad to see the hook is up and coming, its just too bad it did not happen while I had lived down there well I do miss the hook, still have family down there my uncle Marco and aunt Rose are still on van brunt street. Redhook will still always be part of my life, for 33 years I lived down there and the memories are endless, would love to here from anyone out there that remembers the Valenti family, just to shoot the breeze and talk about the good old days, my email is mvale10253@aol.com thanks and good bye. Mark Valenti <mvale10253@aol.com> Old Bridge, NJ USA - Monday, September 08, 2003 at 17:50:34 (CDT) REUNION REUNION REUNION. The following message is about the reunion. The dates are 528/-5/31, the parties are on Saturday & Sunday. Some people are coming in on friday & leaving on Monday, the choice is yours. Think about it and if you have any questions get in touch with me, Mike coughlin or Kathleen Butler. We will have a geat time, talk to you soon. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral , Fl - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 18:52:29 (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 - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 16:05:35 (CDT) Hey all you hookers, you know who you are (Deb,Roe,Mary,Liz,Flor,and our Tom) hi all. Hey Deb your wright, great sight. So where is Mark Clyne, Cathy Creigh, Chris Redmond, Bill Kelly, if your out there e-mail me. I'm in Fort Lauderdale, Fl. I am so happy to see all the great things happening to Red Hook, It's about time. Red Hook always was and still is the best place to live. Marie Mey (Valenti) <mydogchanel@aol.com> Ft. Lauderdale, Fl USA - Sunday, September 07, 2003 at 14:20:50 (CDT) Happy Red Hook Day! I just spoke with "MY CHENO" and he told me he had a very nice time with all of you at the Post today...Gee I wish I had been there too! He said he saw many faces he knew but couldent remember all the names!And he told me alot of you knew me from being online here at the site Hello back to you!To Red Hook Brooklyn from LIL Red Hook Brooksville Fl...Catch ya all later! Please dont hesitate to email me! just put"Red Hook " as the subject... Good Night Friends! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville, Fl. USA - Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 22:26:23 (CDT) Hello Red Hookers,it's been a while since I wrote ,but I stop by the site every day. It was great to see some familiar names pop up.Cathy Hamilton started me down a great MEMORY LANE TRIP. Looking forward to the REUNION next year,hoping to see some friends I haven't seen in a while. Keep on rockin' Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 17:24:30 (CDT) Have fun at the oldtimers day festivities at the VFW. Wish I could be there. I expect to hear or see some talk about the reunion. If you email me please use the word reunion as the subject. Have fun today. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 07:52:12 (CDT) Reunion Clarification. The Reunion is a two night event. The Reception is on Saturday May 29 at 7:30 PM. The Dinner is on Sunday May 30 6:30 PM. Hope you will be bringing plenty of photos to share. Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl USA - Saturday, September 06, 2003 at 07:16:14 (CDT) Hi Father Nick, I also believe in prayer for healing. Most of my prayers have been answered. Does anyone remember Abduh Ali? His nickname was Lucky, and he lived in the projects. I believe he was also an amatuer boxer in the early 50's. Rose Grillo Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Friday, September 05, 2003 at 20:03:08 (CDT) To Lucy and all of Red Hook in need of prayer.Last night I came before my Lord and Master and prayed for all of you who need healing in body and soul,who needs comfort for He is the only one who is merciful in Love for us.For those of us who have faith He answers our prayers.Love to all......... Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, Tx USA - Friday, September 05, 2003 at 06:58:01 (CDT) Thank You Chaplin Nick! I too believe in the powers from prayers! And in My Lord & Savior "Jesus Christ" he always has been ,always will be! Your prayers are appreciated. Lucy Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville , Fl USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 23:28:14 (CDT) Dear Chaplain Nick. You talked about the Parades, my Dad was Jackie Dell:):) Many great memories..... Send me an email......Sincerely Peggy Della Porte Peggy Della Porte <Jeamy13@AOL.COM> rED hOOK, ny USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 21:30:23 (CDT) Chaplin Nick i do remember the opening parades. My dad was Jackie Dell. Hes been gone some 20 some odd yrs. and is missed every day. My brother Michael passed away in 91.This site is soooooo much fun. Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 21:09:38 (CDT) Hey Johnny Perna ... I didnt receive your E Mail.try again. John what ever happened to Weasel O Donnell?????Have you heard from him?? Whens the next altar boy meeting . LOL Larry Natale <Mrlar1125@aol> USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 12:18:13 (CDT) Hey all you little league Red Hookers do you remember the opening day parades we use to have starting on Visitation place and marching down Van Brunt st and then down to the baseball fields having hot dogs and soda supplied by Jackie Dell. Chaplain Nick USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 08:37:34 (CDT) Lucy: I do pray and i do believe in healing prayer, so i offer this pray for my fellow Red Hookers. Lord Jesus you are the divine healer and you heal all who come to you, Lord touch these people who are in need of of you healing touch Amen. Chaplain Nick USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 08:34:19 (CDT) Since I found this web site I check in every day and it brings back so many memories that now I started to dream about the things I did when I lived in the Hook. I still miss it to this day. John <Compack@optonline.net> West Babylon, N.Y. USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 08:01:20 (CDT) Since I found this web site I check in every day and it brings back so many memories that now I started to dream about the things I did when I lived in the Hook. I still miss it to this day. John <Compack@optonline.net> West Babylon, N.Y. USA - Thursday, September 04, 2003 at 08:00:25 (CDT) Hello from Brooksvillle Fl. aka Lil Red Hook!Still rainin alot hopefully it will dry up soon!and get cooler we are still having upper 80s.I hear from Cheno its gotten chilly there on and off send it here!I read your messages like clockwork everyday... But havent had too much to say lately..To Johnny Perna Cullens bakery mmm ya know not too many people remember it!About your sister how is she? Please send her reguards ...and tell her I would love to hear from her again!!! I had called her a few times and left messages but never got a call back,please let her know I am in Brooksville if she wants my number ask her to email me! To all my buddies on this site HI! LOVE YAS! Catch YA Later! By the way those of you who pray ...I cant say who but at least three of us Hookers are in need of healing prayers!So if you would! Love Lucy Lucy(Lucille)Fraser /Suarez now! <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville, Fl USA - Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 22:19:03 (CDT) LARRY I E MAILED YOU AND YOU NEVER GOT BACK NOW WE ARE GOINGING2OUT OF 3FALLS FOR THE MARGIE DELL CHAMPIONSHIP.FIRST WE WILL GO TO MYERS CANDY CANDY STORE FOR ADAILY NEWSAND THEN GO ACROSS THE STREET TO CULLENS BAKERY FOR ACRUMB BUN. JOHNNY P <LARRY N > USA - Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 20:26:58 (CDT) Does anybody remember Bobby Martinez he looked like Harry Balfonte he lived inthe projects and i think he was moving to Purto Rico Chaplain Nick USA - Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 08:56:28 (CDT) It was so good ready the messages on the Web site - I lived at 45 Dykman St. with my sistes Pat, Ellen, Marie, my brothers Butch & John. There are quite a few names I recognized such as the Murphy's from Richard Street, some of the guys & girls I went to Visitation Grammer School - Harry Boyle, John Graves, John Cleary. Does anyone know what ever happened to Howie Kennedy, Jim Hamil, Harriet Harkins, Maryann Calhane to name a few. I will certainly be checking the web site often it is great to hear about the old neighborhood, I can't remember the last time I was there, I know it has to be a over 30 yrs. looking forward to reading your emails. Cathy (Hamilton) McCauley <catherine.mccauley@ubs.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, September 03, 2003 at 08:43:37 (CDT) Hi Cookie, Georgy was born in 1937 and Felix (Dutchy) in 1933. So they are older then your brother. I was born in 1934 and lived at 437 Court st. for my first 18 years. Then got married and moved to Coffey St. for a while then moved to Bensonurst. Moved to CA. in 1970and then to AZ in 1987. Have been here since and love it.Rose Rose Grillo Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 16:25:51 (CDT) Gilbert: God Bless you and all our troops around the world thanks for serving. Chaplain Nick USA - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 12:28:30 (CDT) Gilbert: So happy to have you back home and i just want to say THANK YOU< THANK YOU, Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick USA - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 12:25:34 (CDT) Hi Chaplin ! I do remember you. You were a great coach with alot of patience.I still have Little League photos.Just some names from the past to refresh your memory Dellaporte, Emmit, Perna,Baffi, Fiore, Bracco. Take care Coach!!!!!!!!! Larry Natale <Mrlar1125@aol> Staten Island, NY USA - Tuesday, September 02, 2003 at 11:51:54 (CDT) just back from baghdad...very busy there...48 and still honoring this great country and proud to say young men and woman from brooklyn are serving with pride.gilbert rivera..st mary Hi Larry Natale: Do you remember me Nick Spinelli i lived across the street from you over Pimpenellies bar you plaed in the Little League which i was the President along with Gerard Drumm is for Pete . Chaplain Nick Spinelli Chaplain Nick USA - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 19:45:46 (CDT) Hi to Rose our family moved in 1941 to Red Hook Projects my brother Herman may know Georgy.He was born in 42 there.So we have alot of memories.I moved out in 57,but my brother stayed until 61.............Cookie Cookie <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, Tx USA - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 15:22:59 (CDT) Hi Cookie, I just wanted to say the first PUERTO RICAN family that moved in the projects. Rose Grillo Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 13:13:08 (CDT) Hi Cookie, Just wanted to let you know that I don't think you were the first family in the projects. I remember in the 50's Dutchy and George Vega lived there.Did you know them? Rose Grillo Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 13:07:15 (CDT) Hi, I moved out of Red Hook in 1966. I still miss it. There were some wonderful people there. Went to school in Visitation. Most of the nuns were pretty nice. I would love to hear from some of my old friends & schoolmates. Please pu "Red Hook" on the Subject line. Midge Dunn <Middaisy@aol.com> Howell, NJ USA - Monday, September 01, 2003 at 11:18:04 (CDT) REUNION NEWS - When you send your money to Howie Graves for the reception and dinner, please include your choice for dinner (Atlantic Salmon, Prime Rib or Chicken Cordon Bleu). Also, at the welcoming reception on Saturday night (5-29-04) there will be a variety of finger foods served. Looking forward to seeing lots of Red Hookers next May. Kathleen Butler (Weppler) <JLW1358@AOL.COM> Melbourne, Fl USA - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 18:12:52 (CDT) Graduated PS 30 1946, Mrs. O'hara was my home room teacher. Like to communicate with anyone who remembers me. Anthony Monico <amonico203@aol.com> Daytona Beach, Fl USA - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 13:47:59 (CDT) REUNION REUNION REUNION Just to let you know, we are doing the reunion from 5/28-5/31.Some of us will be there on Friday, the choice is yours. If you wish to extend your time there,the rates for the rooms will be good for three days before and after. I know that you think it is too early to make your reservations,but you can make them now and not be charged until 45 days before the event.we will need an idea as to how many will be coming.Do not make them until Wednesday 9/3. We set this up on Saturday and need just a little time to set it up at the hotel. It is going to be a great reunion please don t miss it. Thank you and talk to you soon. Howie Graves <HowieG43@cs.com> Cape Coral, fl USA - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 11:32:43 (CDT) You jerks must have better things to do than post your garbage on this site. I'll bet you wouldn't let your Mother or your kids read this. john west babylon, n.y. USA - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 10:46:00 (CDT) Red Hook Union Update: 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 Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl USA - Sunday, August 31, 2003 at 10:21:27 (CDT) HEY LARRY . GOOD TO HERE FROM YOU . I ASKED VINCE MC MAN TO MATCH US IN THE NEXT WRSTLEMANIA THE WINNER GETS TRISH STRAT HEY LARRY .HOW YOU BEEN I ASKED VINCE MC MAHON TO MATCH US IN THE NEXT WRESTLEMANIA AND THE WINNER GETS A DATE WITH TRISH STRATUS AND A CASE OF GABLINGER YOU DONT HAVE ACHANCE UNLESS YOU GET THE AMEG LADY . WHAT A WEB SITE THIS IS .ITS GETTING INTERNATION ACCLAIM. GO RED HOOK .THERE NEVER WAS A PLACE THAT COULD BEAT RED HOOK. johnny perna <larry natale> staten island, n .y USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 19:30:59 (CDT) To Pete Viegas Sorry, my e-mail address is badugan15@aol.com My uncle would really like to hear from you. Thanks. Barbara DeLena Dugan <badugan15@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 14:24:07 (CDT) To Pete Viegas, My Uncle Al Magliano from Pioneer St. says hello. I was showing him the web site. Do you remember the time he struck you out in the tournament in Coffee Park? He was the pitcher for the Satans. Your team was the Sulcons. He says he can still strike you out! If you would like to answer this message please e-mail me. Barbara DeLena Dugan Bklyn, NY USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 14:19:49 (CDT) Hi to all Red Hookers,My father used to say I was a Bklyn.bum and I really am.I was born in Long Island College Hospital.The first few years years of life on Joralomon St. between Hicks & Furman,after 6months in spanish Harlum during world war 2 moved to Joralomon St.again.Then to the Red Hook Projects,my mom Julia said we were the first Puerto Rican family in the project.My brother Herman and I had alot of memories there.I went to P.S.30 grad.in 52,then did H.S in Bklyn H.S.for Homemaking grad. in 56,I left the Hook in 57,but I came to visit my mom,we lived at 484 Columbia St.When my father died she moved to 95 Centre Mall. Last time I went to the Hook it was in 79.I haved lived at Baltic St.PacificSt.16 Dean St.next door to the fire station,corner of Atlantic Ave,& HoytSt.I really am a Bklyn.Bum and very proud of it.I spoke to my brother Herman for his Birthday and I told him i want to see Red Hook again before I get too old to fly,maybe next year........I love this site Cookie Rivera <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, Tx. USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 13:46:44 (CDT) I really enjoyed your site. Hopefully you’ll find my sites useful for any of your Mortgage needs: Mortgage Refinancing, Home Loan Refinancing, Cash Out Refinancing, Home Mortgage Refinancing, House Refinancing, Home Mortgage, Morgage, Home Refinancing, Mortgage Refinancing Rate, Mortgage, Home Loan, Loan Refinancing, and Mortgage Loan Refinancing. Thanks! Jim jim USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 12:47:33 (CDT) Hey Blanko your entry is just as blank as your name. HAHAHA, you fool with a little mind!!! Stay off our site, you little piece of nothing. We don't like your kind here or have you not read our posts??? This is a family site so get with it and bug out. I am sure there are others who feel the same way. Lets let him know who rules here. Move on Blanko. Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, August 30, 2003 at 11:00:44 (CDT) Hey Johnie Perna, you never out wrestled me on Van Brunt St.GREETINGS to every one from theHOOK!! John.. meet me in Coffey Park for a Gablingers !!!!! p.s. Bring Worm withyou Larry Natale <Mrlar1125@aol> Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 18:25:48 (CDT) REUNION REUNION REUNION As Mike Coughlin stated yesterday, We will be in the Orlando area on Saturday. Hopefully by Sunday afternoon I will have a place to go and a price guide for you to look at. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> ape oral , Fl USA - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 14:52:41 (CDT) hi looking for all friends who when to p.s.27 and graduated in 1952 there were the piazza sisters phil balzano, deluca sisters anna and fran, dan leone and anyone else from that class sal zurica <szurica@aol.com> chipley, fl usa - Friday, August 29, 2003 at 06:06:27 (CDT) Just an update on the Reunion. We are going to be meeting with the representives from two different hotels this Saturday. We will be discussing. Room rates and facilities for the reception on Saturday May 29. and Dinner on May 30. Their will be more information on prices after this weekend. Hello Jim Plunkett. Tell Kathy Hello Mike Coughlin <flamike5@yahoo.com> Fort Myers, Fl. USA - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 13:19:35 (CDT) Betty and Manny Miranda my friends gave me this web site. It sure does bring back wonderful memories. We hung out on Dikeman & Richards street with Anthony Caputo, Bobby Flannery, Mo Mulverhill, Richie and Ronnie Mason, my cousin Murphy Johnston who passed a few years ago, Pat Dorman, Annabell DeLuca, Caroline, Joanie,my cousins Joyce Johnston, Madeline Chajkowski, and of course my sister Maureen, and many more. Take Care Barbara Musso <VigilantCo@aol.com> Bay Shore, NY USA - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 08:07:31 (CDT) Well Well The infamous Manny Miranda!!!!! Who used to sing "Ebb Tide" at the Ravens SAC on King & Van Brunt. Hey Manny tell Betty Me & Kathy Federico are still together. Nice to hear from you. Jim Plunkett <BROKERJP@AOL.COM> Hamilton, NJ USA - Thursday, August 28, 2003 at 04:15:58 (CDT) The only time I visited Brooklyn was in 1939 for the New York Worlds Fair and for my first and only visit to see my Grandmother MacMahon[McMahon]. My Great Grandfather, George McMahon lived at 532 Hicks St and had a coal yard in the area of Van Brunt and Rapelyea for close to 35 years. His family attended Visitation Church. My other Great Grandfather, Bernard Callaghan lived at 332 Degraw St and sold liquor. I am researching all the McMahon and Callaghan families and the Red Hook site is great. If anyone can tell me if either of those addresses still exist and would send me a digital photo I would really appreciate it. Thanks Raymond MacMahon Raymond MacMahon <raymac@cgemc.net> McDonough, GA USA - Wednesday, August 27, 2003 at 08:39:16 (CDT) YES--MY BROTHER IS BOBBY MIRANDA----GOOD LUCK TO ALL. MANNY MIRANDA <MIRANDAM@COX.NET> HENDERSON, NV USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 14:51:58 (CDT) i am looking for two girls i went to school with one is Annette Albano And Jennie Terzo we went to P>S>27 graduate in 1952. bridget (cookie)bifone(zurica <cbbs2008@aol.com> monroe, nc USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 09:37:22 (CDT) Manny are you related to Bobby Miranda Chaplain Nick Spinelli Chaplain Nick USA - Tuesday, August 26, 2003 at 05:20:31 (CDT) I was saddened to hear the news about Joe Ambers. Unfortunately I heard about it too late to pay my respects. I am a good friend of Carmine De Crecenzo, Joe's son, and have been trying to track him down since his brother Joey's death. If anyone speaks to him please put him in touch with me via e-mail. Thank you. Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY United States - Friday, August 08, 2003 at 19:27:06 (CDT) I was saddened to hear the news about Joe Ambers. Unfortunately I heard about it too late to pay my respects. I am a good friend of Carmine De Crecenzo, Joe's son, and have been trying to track him down since his brother Joey's death. If anyone speaks to him please put him in touch with me via e-mail. Thank you. Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY United States - Friday, August 08, 2003 at 19:27:06 (CDT) Again, had problems with pc. Soninlaw had corrected it but in doing so I lost my email name from Chicman56 to Chicman57. That's the new age - computers are wonderful but if you mess up you are in trouble. So fellow Red Hookers my new name for Anthony Chechilo is Chicman57 - Hope I hear from you all. Anthony Chechilo <Chicman57> Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, August 08, 2003 at 05:43:21 (CDT) I was sorry to hear about the passing away of Mrs. Angie Musto. My mom, Irene Farley Brown ( she is 90 ) was girl friends with Angie. I mostly hung with Joe ( Brother) Musto until he joined the Navy. I can never forget that whenever I would go to their house Mrs. Musto would always have to most delicious food on hand and she always gave me something to eat. My regrets and my mother's regrets to the family. Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, July 30, 2003 at 13:02:31 (CDT) Anyone know the where abouts of Mary Tranzillo, Petrina,Barbara Kenneky. Would love to hear from them. Iam Jacqueline Dellaporte(Frasier) My dad owned Gabes Bar,My Brothers are Michael Passed away in 91,Augie lives in fla. Sisters are Annamae and Peggy. Iam also related to the Gaetas (Connie,Marilyn,Bobby,and Chrissy) and the Bacolos.(Mauro,Jimmy (twins)Jackie.Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. And i dont mean you Peggy lol. I also read someone mentioned Frankie Staiano sorry to say he passed away suddenly in March of this year. Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 20:59:21 (CDT) Hi Arlene, Howie Graves here, I am also from Red Hook. Could not help but notice that you live in Cape Coral, well, so do I. I live on Eldorodo Pky West across the street from Cape Harbor. By the way fellow Hookers, The reunion is still progressing, more news to follow Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral , Fl USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 16:12:19 (CDT) Hi everyone, I answered my doorbell today and who's standing there but Roddy Kelly from Dikeman Street. He says to let everyone know that he is now living in Ft. Myers Beach Florida and hangs out at the Loggerhead Bar on the beach. He says to say hello to everyone, Anthony Chechilo, Jackie Murphy, Michael Chechilo. I have been filling him in on the web site, but unfortunately he does not have a computer. So I guess if you want to say hello you can send it through my e-mail address. Anthony, you forget to mention that he was in on the egg throwing event and he had to clean up the mess with his toothbrush! Barbara D. Barbara DeLena Dugan <Badugan15@aol.com> Brooklyn , NY USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 14:26:44 (CDT) Whoops! Mistake the first life guard was Johnny Moreles !Mispelt! Sorry! Gosh that pool was so nice to go to! except for the guys that were copping a feel! If you are a female and went there you know exactly what I am taking about no one was left alone Chuckle now! But hated it! lucyfraser@msn.cm Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville, Fl USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 12:39:04 (CDT) Hey Joanne, Yes, the Fevola's did live on 3rd. Street when they were little. Did you know them? As a matter of fact, Anna moved back to 3rd. Street after all the girls got married.....except for AnnMarie. She got married out of 3rd. St. Then Anna moved to 11 Street and so did all the girls.. Now they are all in Staten Island, except for Nancy. She lives here in Florida. Maureen Smith USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 12:37:27 (CDT) Hi Arlene, I grew up on Clinton Street between Nelson and Luqueer. I lived there until I got married in 1964 then moved to 2nd and then 1st place, and finally to NJ in 1967. I had an older brother, Sal and sister Dorothy and a younger sister, Deborah. You did not mention your age so I'm not sure who you would remember. Our family knew the DeCola family and I was friends with Paul Antioca, his cousin Billy, and the Barbas Grahams on Huntington between Court and Smith Streets. By the way the Fevola's lived on 3rd Street when we were growing up and moved to Court street years later. Joanne <Brooklyn31NewYork@earthlink.net> Keyport, NJ USA - Tuesday, July 29, 2003 at 10:40:13 (CDT) I remeber one day in the Red Hook Pool... I was with some friends and kinda liked one of the life guards but I couldent swim... He talked me into going up on the 16 footer and I chattedaawhile next thing ya know one of the other life guards kidding around and not knowing I cold not swim push me off the board!!! Oh! mman not only did I nearly drown but I was so embaressed! they had to pup out the water I swallowed! But I am sure all the girls there wish they had been me! The most handsome life guards were all on that day! SMILE!!! There names were Johhy Mores...Eddie Rusch...Roy Pearson... Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville, FL USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 at 22:44:31 (CDT) Hi to Arlene.......I wonder if you knew the Fevola girls...Lena, Jeannie, Nancy, Jackie and Ann Marie. The mom was Anna and the dad was Joe. They lived on Court Street between Huntington and 9th. over some store...can't remember what store it was. They all went to St. Mary Star of the Sea and Bay Ridge HS too........My brother Harry married Nancy Fevola. Now Harry and I are right across the bridge from you.......Harry plays at Powells in Cape Coral every Wednesday night......you should go down to hear him. You might run into some other Red Hookers too. Friends of ours like Mike Coughlin and Howie Graves often go to see him either there or at Cassidy's off of McGregor. Nice to see you on the site. Maureen Smith USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 at 20:14:21 (CDT) I LIVED IN WHAT IS NOW CALLED CARROLL GARDENS, WHICH WE CALLED RED HOOK, I LIVED ON HUNTINGTON ST. BETWEEN COURT ST AND CLINTON ST. WENT TO ST. MARYS STAR OF THE SEA ON COURT ST. ALSO WENT TO BAY RIDGE HIGH. WE SPENT OUR SUMMERS IN THE RED HOOK POOL AND SAT THE CLINTON MOVIES. WE EVEN GOT TO SEE 2 MOVIES, CARTOONS, AND A SERIAL, WHICH CONTINUED EACH WEEK. THEN WHEN WE WERE OLD ENOUGH TO GO TO THE MOVIES AT NIGHT, WE ALL WENT ON DISH NIGHT,EACH WEEK WE GOT A DISH, UNTIL WE HAD A SET. ALSO ON 9TH ST, THERE WAS THE COMMUNITY CENTER, WE WENT AFTER SCHOOL FROM 3 TO 6 DOING CRAFTS, PLAYING GAMES. THE LIBARY WAS AROUND THE CONOR ON CLINTON ST. NEXT TO THE CLINTON MOVIES WAS A HOT DOG STORE ALSO GUSES THE BUTCHER AND THE A & P. WE WOULD GO TO LARSENS BAKERY ON SUNDAYS FOR BUNS, THAT WAS A REAL TREAT. I LIVE THERE UNTIL 1972, THEN MOVED UPSTATE N.Y. UNTIL 2 YEARS AGO AND MOVED TO FLORIDA. AND IT'S TRUE WHAT THEY SAY, YOU CAN TAKE THE KID OUT OF BROOKLYN, BUT YOU CANT TAKES BROOKLYN OUT OF THE KID, IT WILL ALWAYS BE MY HOME. ARLENE MENSCHE <AMENSCHE@SWFLA.RR.COM> CAPE CORAL, FL USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 at 15:08:46 (CDT) Hi everyone! My name is Lucy Jacobson, maiden name Faiello. I lived on Visitation Place and graduated from Visitation School in 1964. I just found out about this site. There are so many familiar names-Barbara Kenneke, Rose Feli, Kathy Butler, Ralph Persico, George McCafferty, the Giambrones, Balzano, Serrapica, Staiano, and so many more. I remember the bazaars across the street from the school and the school plays. Reading all the letters brings back so many good memories. This is a great site, hopefully more and more peole will find out about it. Look forward to hearing from my classmates. Lucy Jacobson (Faiello) <WolfLuvr1005@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Monday, July 28, 2003 at 07:16:17 (CDT) Hi Red Hookers - I thought it wise to get my personal email name. I am now under chicman56@aol.com. If anyone cares to write to me please do so under Chicman56. I enjoy hearing from all my friends. Naturally, if I get mail under my old email name Belamoramia, I will respond to it too. But in the future, please use Chicman56. Love to hear from all of you - Anthony Chechilo Anthony Chechilo <Chicman56> Staten Island, Ny USA - Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 20:57:34 (CDT) Hi! Friends forgot to give yas email address! DUH! lucyfraser@msn.com Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville, FL USA - Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 20:29:23 (CDT) hi barbara i do remember your brother and family ill be 50 in november my brother guy hung out with roddie you may know my sister beatrice i still am in red hook my son 18 lives on the other side of the tunnel movin on up ha. actually the hook and surrounding area has gone through quite a change my aunt still lives on sullivan st. and my family owns property there so some of us are still around holding up the fort would love to hear from you wayne baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 11:52:10 (CDT) Hello old & New Friends... Chenos lady here in Florida...missin my sweetie!!!terrible! Hurry up Cheno get it together!Louise tell him what I said please! Louise (Cupid!) gesse I miss you guys too!!!I mean it and Sammy & Pat God I miss you guys! We do have a spare bed room!for friends!!!so guess who I was hangin with yesterday? Remember macho Bravo he and two of his sons live in the next town... Spring Hill a very Northern place to live here in the South it is I call little New York but really it is a mix of Northern born folks Mich. Conn Ohio Pa.Anyways Macho & I hung out (like my brother!)And Chenos...Were are promoting the area and trying to start a new community Little Red Hook! Its anywheres nearby in the Brooksville & Spring Hill areas...So if you are thinking of wanting to relocate in Florida I would highly recomend this Little Red Hook Area! We are starting our own friendship network. And for thoses of you who are wise enough to check it out THERE are other ways to get there from Brooklyn like the Bus (yuck) or like trains.. Like ah...Cars!!!Louise & George!Sammy & Pat!!! Mikey & Katy & Andre! so anyhow REd Hook always in the heart not the place as much as the People My People! Love Yas! Lucy... P.S. hows about maiking our reunion here?! It may be cheaper there is a place called Weeki Wachee the "MERMAID" Place. I think they have rentals of the place...Anyone to thinks its a good idea and wants to run with the ball... I can try to get you particulars...and you do the organizing... gotta go Lucy (Lucille) Fraser/Suarez Brooksville, FL USA - Sunday, July 27, 2003 at 08:18:27 (CDT) Hello Ken Brown, My Uncle Joe Pietri passed away around ten years ago. Uncle Benji lives out on Long Island and is doing well. Rose Pietri lives in Old Bridge. I will be seeing her tomorrow so I will send your regards. Elaine Hudson(Vasquez) <Elaine.Hudson@Verizon.net> Port Monmouth, NJ USA - Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 21:26:27 (CDT) Hello Elaine Hudson, I knew your aunt Rose Pietri. I am 64. I used to hang with your uncle Benji and I knew your uncle Joe. How are they doing and give my regards. Benji was our group leader on an attempted swim to Governor’s Island when we were about 16. He planned the day, tides, tides etc. However, we never made it. We were picked up in the harbor by a Corp’s of Engineers boat, which in turn called the Harbor Police. All turned out well - we only got a warning. The swim to Governor’s Island was traditional thing to do for many past generations. I wonder if the kids still try it? Ken Brown Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 20:22:51 (CDT) I am a visitor from the Williamsburgh section of Brooklyn, but my wife grew up in Carroll Gardens (when it was known as South Brooklyn). Eastern District High School's class of 1953 is having a reunion on October 26, 2003. If you know anyone who might have been in that class, will you please let them know that they can contact me for more information. Thanks. Ed Donovan Ed Donovan <ejd3@psu.edu> state college, pa USA - Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 09:36:33 (CDT) Hi all.I remember you all.Theres a old timers game coming up in Sept.Not sure of the date and time but it would be great if we could get togather for that.Do your best.My best memories were in coffee park.What a great time.Hope to see some of you at the game.Peggy Marano Peggy Marano <nypeggy@aol.com> bkklyn, ny USA - Saturday, July 26, 2003 at 07:34:52 (CDT) hello elaine vasquez, my sisters and I used to play with your sister mary....we lived at 88 dikeman street. parents were Danny and Peggy Dowler. Also ran with Maryann Feli and the Murphys. hope mary is well, she probably wont remember us. we now live on Long Island. moved in 1969? margaret dowler <mmae929@verizon.net> holbrook, ny USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 18:19:07 (CDT) Gor got to put this in my other post. Is their anyone out their from P.S. 27 class of'55. John <compack@optonline.net> W. Babylon, N.Y. USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 18:15:43 (CDT) Hi! Marie I am Chenos wife and very good riends with Sammy & Pat! and I was friends with Walter & Allen...It still hurts till today that tradedy! I remember Arlene she was Kathleen Cherry s kid sister! What ever became of them? Kathleen & I were playmates till about the age of 12.Just wanted to say hi! To you! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville , Fl USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 18:15:23 (CDT) This site brings back alot of memories. I understand the 16 foot pool is gone. I would spend my weekdays there. I would go in the morning for free then go back in the afternoon for 10 cents. Saturdays was spent in the Clinton theatre, 2 full length movies,15 cartoons and sometimes a serial. Reading the posts brings back things I haven't thought of in years. As Bob Hope would say THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES. John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> West Babylon, N.Y. USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 18:11:36 (CDT) Delaport: Annamae was your sister?? Did she marry Jerry Goldstein?? If so I hung out with her with friends, Mike Miranda (I married him-only lasted a couple of years), Bobby Miranda, Peggy & Marie Marano. I just love this site. I just connected with Michele & Eddie(Skippy) Keeler. I hung out with them too, and now I find out they live in the next town over from me. I remarried in 1980 and my first son was born while we lived in Staten Island (The Oaks townhouses behind the Mall). In 1982 we moved to Toronto, Canada and my other three sons were born there. (nothing else to do with the cold winters!! :) In 1988 we got transferred to London, England (my ex-husband) was British). I had a great time with the English. So very friendly and I made so many friends who I still keep in touch with. In 1994 we transferred back to the States and here I am now in New Jersey. Thank you so much for replying. Elaine Hudson(nee Vasquez) <El;aine.Hudson@Verizon.net> Port Monmouth, NJ USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 17:56:27 (CDT) Hi to Marie Marano, I remember you and your family. In fact, I remember when you moved to 11 Street too. We also moved to 11 St. I believe you went to school with my son, Joe Bravo. I knew your brother, Billy and his wife Gloria and your brother Sammy and his wife Pat (and I remember Walter too) we all hung out together. Good to see you on the site. I hope to see more familiar names soon. Take care and please give my regards to your brother Sammy and Pat. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 15:36:29 (CDT) Hi Red Hookers..Its Marie Marano I lived at 69 Coffey St.moved out 65.Stayed with Elaine Vasques,Arlene Cherry anybody remember Arlene, best friends growing up also stayed Mike Miranda, Roddy Simms,Keller,Willie Cropley,Henry,the Dorman twins remember Susan and Josephine, there brothers were Nicky, Eddie, Frankie they lived above Elaine.Frankie Stiano, Eddie Giambrone also part of the group I stayed with. Annamae & Jerry I could go on and on..I loved growing up in Red Hook a lot of happy memories..I have sister Peggy, twin brothers Walter and Sammy...Anyone remember Teresa Yodice been looking for her I think they lived on Dykman st, brother named Johnny I think...Love this site!!!!!!! Marie Marano,Giambrone,Fleischmann <loisland@si.rr.com> staten island, ny USA - Friday, July 25, 2003 at 15:09:11 (CDT) Michele Casstagna - you stole Skippy away from me!! How are you both doing?? We are neighbors!! Do you remember me? We hung out with Peggy & Marie Marano, Mike Miranda, Henry Serrapica, Louise, Frankie Lopez, Roy Giambrone, Rodney. My brother is Johnny Vasquez, married Patty. Write soon. Elaine Hudson (Vasquez) <Elaine.Hudson@Verizon.net> Port Monmouth, NJ USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 23:06:50 (CDT) Ralph Persico-Hi, I remember Serrapica, Jensen, Staiano, Roy and Carmine Giambrone, Bobby and Mike Miranda (I was married to Mike). Andrea Maccariella, Louise Lopez, Frankie Lopez, I can go on and on. Its so great to hear all these names. I lived on Van Dyke Street. My brother, John Vasquez, is 53. Chuckie Rusch, Mrs. Rusch is his mom. She is still alive and kicking. Saw them both at my Uncle Gene Pietri's funeral. He married Johanna. Know any of these names? Mine is Elaine Hudson nee Vasquez. By the way, seems we are neighbors again. I live in Middletown. My Aunt Rose Pietri, 95 Dikeman Street, lives in Old Bridge in the townhouse complex at 9 and 18. Elaine Hudson <Elaine.Hudson@Verizon.net> Port Monmouth, NJ USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 22:43:21 (CDT) Hi Rev ANN:So happy you enjoyed Brooklyn i will remember your friend in my prayesr GOD BLESS & Healing. Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 18:31:24 (CDT) Hi guys! Jackie asked about the guestbook postings. I keep a pretty close eye on this page. I try to keep it down to about 100k so you don't have to wait forever for it to download. If you are on dial up access, it is a pain when a page gets really long. If you go all the way to the bottom of this page you can access the archive page which I move older messages to. There are now two archive pages. We are testing a new bulletin board system that we hope to launch in mid-August. Also, I remove any offensive, or rule-breaking messages immediately. We do not allow advertising or external web links in the guestbook messages. Hope that explains the question. Mark < requests@southbrooklyn.net> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 14:29:58 (CDT) For Mark Phillips of SBN.... Mark could you explain to me and the others who post on this site. Why some postings disappear from this Guest Book. Is their someone, removing them or do they somehow, just get zapped off somehow? Could you let us know? thank you again for all your hard work and design. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 14:17:47 (CDT) Hi Elaine Vasquez from Kathy Murray. We went to Visitation together. On Wednesday afternoons in 6th grade, we helped Sister Reinette with Confraternity. I also hung out with your brother Johnny and his wife, Pat, when I went out with William Cropley in high school. Hope you're doing well! Kathy Murray <Kathy@kathyolson.com> Ashburn, VA USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 14:06:41 (CDT) Hi Elaine, Didn't you also live on Dikeman Street (#95?) in the 1950s and 60s? You brother Anthony and I were in class together and were good friends. I remember the other members of your family, including your mom. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 13:01:49 (CDT) Back in the early fiftys a group of us belonged to a Boy Scout Troop located in the hanson Place methodist Church,Father Keene was not to happy about this and tried to stop us from going,he didn't.It took us two bus rides to get there and ats old it was an anventure.For many of us the outings and hikes was the first time we were out of the Hook,most of us could only afford only parts of a uniform,and bought them a piece at a time,usually the neckerchief was first.We were a motley crew at times,but over the years we looked better.Bob Marks was our Scoutmaster and Ralph Kelly andPaul Furtaw his Assistants.I belonged to the Eagle Patrol .We also had the Silver Foxes and Panther Patrols.Our first hike was to Greenwood Lake in the winterJack White drove us and had to stop several times for car sick kids{Jimmy Connor}we were not used to cars.It snowed and we were cold,we slept in tents,Army surplus and we only had two blankets,our leaders who were on like 20,hiked into town for a good time ,we had a hugh fire going but were still cold,when they returned they put there blankets over us and they sat up the rest of the night,after this hike everything else was easy.Are there any of the old troop out there.Would like to hear from you. JOHN J. RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 08:29:57 (CDT) Hi all. I lived at 70 Van Dyke St., across from the last stop of the B61 bus over Tony's Diner. I have 3 brothers: John (now 53), Anthony (49), Edward (? lost count!) and a sister, Mary (45). We all went to Visitation. I have just heard about this website and am fascinated!. To all those who remember me or any of us, I would like to say hello! I am going to try to get to the reunion in Red Hook in the fall. Hope to see you all there. Elaine Hudson(Vasquez) <Elaine.Hudson@Verizon.net> Port Monmouth, NJ USA - Thursday, July 24, 2003 at 07:39:45 (CDT) Hi Everyone! So far I have been to Brooklyn five times to visit my friend Michele who lives on St. Paul's Court. I just wanted to say I LOVE BROOKLYN, the people, shops, everything! Going there and living here in Ohio in this rural area within walking distance of Pymatuning Lake and the border into PA. over the causeway--is like being on two radically different planets! Has anyone been to Pymatuning Lake, near Andover, OH? I hope to be back there in Brooklyn in a NY heartbeat! Please pray for my friend Michele who is currently in the hospital, and I am unable to be there right now due to personal circumstances. Thank you and God bless you all. Anyone who might like to email me, I would enjoy hearing from you! Take care and God bless you and yours loved ones, Rev. D'Ann Rev. D'Ann <healingprayers341@yahoo.com> Andover, OH USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 21:35:50 (CDT) Hello to all My Friends in Red Hook! I am getting the Nest ready here in Florida for when my man gets here!I did leave a message here before but it must have gotten lost in Cyber space anyone wanting to email me please do! and remember put Red Hook in as the Subject so I dont delete cha by mistake! Love Yas! Hello Louise! Love Lucy Lucy Fraser/Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooksville, Fl USA - Wednesday, July 23, 2003 at 20:56:06 (CDT) America On Hold strikes again! I gave up on them years ago George. Bob McDonald USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 22:51:48 (CDT) Please take note, that this will be My new e-mail addess for use on this site. (I had a blow out with the over & double billing at Aol.com.......) It might take AOl a few weeks to close out (Georgesmanyhats), but such is such. Anthony Chechillo, Mariann (Murphy) Hayes,Tom & Rose Neidlinger, Bob Mc Donald and anyone else--Please take note of this change..........Talk to you guys soon---George George Mc Caffety <Manyhats49@yahoo.com> Port Jefferson Station, NY USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 22:07:13 (CDT) hi everyone updateing my computer and my e-mail is not working like it should so I dont know if this will get threw but I just called my sister theresa feli and told her to look at this web site lots of her old friends are on this site and would like to here from her. Take care everyone Rose Feli (Neildinger Titusville , FL USA - Tuesday, July 22, 2003 at 09:53:17 (CDT) I hope this does not print 3 times. It wasn't posting.I hope your the Barbara i hung out with as a teen.We hung out with theresa feli,jr.gigi,frankie,my sister annamae and too many to name. I married eddie. If so i would love to hear from you. Does anyone know the where abouts of Mary Tranzelo(spelling)my sister would love to hear from her. Anthony you hung out with my brother michael dellaporte. Anyone remember me please say hello. Thanks Jackie Frasier (Dellaporte) Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 21:55:02 (CDT) Barbars i hope your the barbara iam remembering.We hung out with gigi,frankie,philly,jr.theresa feli,my sister annamae too many to name.I marraied eddie,I would love to hear from you. Does anyone remember Mary Tranzelo (spelling)my sister would love to hear from her. Anthony you hung out with my brother michael dellaport. Anyone remember me please say hello. Jackie Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 21:40:18 (CDT) Barbara its me Jackie Frasier (Dellaporte)Iam hoping your the barbara i remember. We used to hang out with frankie and gigi,and philly,theresa feli,my sister annamae too many to name. If its you let my know. I would love to hear from you.Also does anyone remember Mary Tranzello (Spelling)My sister would love to hear from her. Anthony you hung out with my brother michael.Anyone who remembers me please say hello. Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 21:34:19 (CDT) Maureen, (or anyone else of my buddies) see if you can remember this - "When the Boy Scouts had their meetings on Friday nites - in Visitation School - myself, Roddy Kenneke, Patrick Scully, and a number of other guys I don't remember offhand, bombed the school with eggs as the boy scouts were coming out of the school - they all got hit with eggs plus the school walls. lol. The following Monday I was out sick from school - and the principal and Father Maroney found out who were the culprits that bombed the school. Obviously, they knew I was one of the culprits, but being I was out, he had the rest of the guys wash the eggs off the walls in the school with toothbrushes.lol Boy did I hear it from the guys. LOL Thats one of the classics I can remember - hope I can remember more. See if anyone remembers this act. Anthony Anthony Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 14:13:50 (CDT) Maureen - so glad you remembered our music we sang. The nice and best was "Harrigan". H a r r i g a n spells Harrigan. Boy did I have fun with that lol. You brought such a nice memory back to me. lol. I haven't written to you in a while, but just keep in touch with me. lol Anthony P.S. I see on the internet - something about Pat Boyle - Have you been in contact with her? If so, tell her I said "Hello" Your friend Anthony Anthony Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 14:00:02 (CDT) Hello to Barbara.....yes, I remember you and your brother. I was in his class at school. My brother, Harry, and I still talk about the St. Patrick's Day plays at Visitation and remember your brother singing "Harrigan"......we have pictures too. He, and some of us others (won't mention any names Anthony Cheicolo...LOL) used to get into trouble all the time for singing the wrong songs in music class......I remember you too......and of course, your cousins, the Oppermans. Isabel went to school with me too....right through high school. How is she doing....please send my regards. She had a brother named Emil....right? Nice to see you on the site. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Saturday, July 19, 2003 at 09:52:12 (CDT) Does anyone remember the Kenneke's, my brother Roddie (RED), my cousins Maryann, Lou Lou & Marcela. Me and my brother lived on Van Brunt St off Visition Place. I am 51 and brother would have been 55. Please contact, thank you. BARBARA KENNEKE <BARBCARLO@AOL.COM> HARBOR ISLE, NY USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 22:41:34 (CDT) Maureen, you're a funny girl. But you're right about Shagles the cop. I think that was the one that got me twice. But we got him back one day. We gathered lots of dog poo and put it into a brown paper bag, put lighting fluid on the bag and waited for Shagles to get close enough, then we would hit it with a match and wala, fire. He would come running over and stomp it out, and, you guessed it, dog poo all over his shoes and pants. Boy did we laugh it up. He was mad. I remember that mustache of his. Black and bushy. Your right MO, I weren't affraid of him, I just stayed clear of him, lol. But he was fast too. That's another story. chow Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 21:33:07 (CDT) Tommy & Rose Neidlinger, Hi do you remember Me? went to school with Tommy (VIS.) lived on Pioneer St. was always down on Dikeman St. with you guys George & Francis Saverese,Robert Meyer,You & your brother Jimmy(May He R.I.P.)Sorry we lost Him! He was a Great Person! And a good Friend.And the Girls were? Mariann Murphy, Maryann Griffin, Kathleen Walsh, & a few others. Do you remember playing KINGS against the Deli. wall next to the garages, so much for the small talk for now, please give me your e-mail address so that Tommy & I can talk about the old times in "THE HOOK".......Thanks, George George Mc Cafferty <Georgesmanyhats@aol.com> USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 18:41:34 (CDT) Pat Walsh, Howie Graves here, also a 1/2 ex irish cop, The reunion is set for 5/28-5/31 2004 in Orlando. Tell your parents the next time they come down to the beach give me a call. I live in Cape Coral, about 20 minutes from the beach. I will pick them up and we could go and see Harry Boyle, who also lives in the area. Talk to you soon. Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral, fl USA - Friday, July 18, 2003 at 04:40:42 (CDT) Hey, anybody remember the cop called "Shagels"......I think I have that name right. All I remember about him was that he had a mustache and he was mean.......real mean. I remember seeing him beat up several boys....several times. Everyone was afraid of him (at least some of us kids were)......but, I bet Jackie wasn't.....LOL Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 20:51:25 (CDT) Ralph Persico, sure we remember you, so true running home from the movies, taking the short cut. Stickball and Dikeman St. How are you. I lived at 99 Dikeman St, we also went to Visitation together...... Chaplain Nick, wow, Fasio the cop, got me twice w/ his stick, once on the back of the B-77 when hitching a free ride, and once on Election Day jumping on a mattress, just before the big fire, alway's in the back of the legs w/ that night stick. Wonder what happen to him? The cop hall of fame. chow... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 20:00:12 (CDT) Hey guys remember hiding in the projects when the cops were after you, hiding on top of the elevator, and on top of the project roof, down by the garbge incenarator and remember the cop Fazio who used to hit you with the night stick Chaplain Nick USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 19:27:36 (CDT) To Rose Feli and Kathleen Butler: Thank you so much for your e-mails - it was so nice to hear from the both of you. I have been living in Virginia and will be married for 25 years in December. I have a son, James, who is almost 15. My husband and I are real estate agents working together. Last April we came up to my brother Donnie's house in N.J. and went on a little tour of Red Hook. I wanted to show my son where I was born and raised. Father Neal opened Visitation Church for us - it is still one of the most beautiful churches I've ever seen. I was thinking about all the sacraments I received there and all the special times, like May Crownings, graduations, etc. We spent some time on Dikeman Street - Rose, my house (#73) is gone now. I don't know the story about your house (#75) selling for $1.00. We did notice that your house was vacant. We saw some wonderful neighbors, like Joe and Virginia Rusch and Mary Hodgens. We drove all over Red Hook - Visitation School, the foot of Coffey/Ferris St. (there's a little park there now) and felt so moved by the view of the Statue of Liberty. I grew up referring to the Statue of Liberty as "she" and "her", like a personal friend. It was a very sentimental day and I loved being down there again. Well, thanks again for the e-mails, you both sound very happy. Hello back to Howie Graves - how is your daughter, if I recall correctly, her name is Heather? Hi back to Maureen Boyle, my cousin Pat Boyle says hi! Take care! Kathy Murray Kathy Murray <kathy@kathyolson.com> Ashburn, VA USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 17:56:09 (CDT) To Howie Graves. I told my mother and father, (Pat Walsh Sr.and Barbara Ommondson Walsh) about the reunion that you are planning and they were sorry they still weren't at their winter home in Ft Myers Beach. They were hoping that their will be a reunion for the NY winter runaway residents next year. Pat Walsh Pat Walsh <ExIrishCop@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 16:46:56 (CDT) Ralph I remember most of those people.We moved out of Red Hook in 1962.We are neighbors again how are you. Mike McAteer Mike Mc Ateer <macmike924@aol.com> Manalapan , N.J. USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 16:26:07 (CDT) Hi Again...I would be remiss if I didn't mention......Henry Serrapica..Paulie Stiano....Frankie Stiano...Vinny Ammatuna..Mikey & Bobby Miranda...Brucie, Butchie (Wolfie?)and Tubby Hansen...Eugene Foy...Tommie McComick...Chris Cunningham....the Neightlingers? Robbie ?...Ronnie Jenson..Michael Liedie...Warren (my cousin)Mulvehill, his brother Thomas (Mo) and his wife Eileen...altar boys...sneaking some wine then palm fights in the church on Holy Sat..Clinton movies...25 cartoons, 3 Three Stogges and a feature presentation...walking home after the movies through the projects was sometimes like running the gauntlet, but it was the shortest route home and, if survived, something to be proud of, a test of a warrior or sprinter....Father Maroney, DeVita and Kenney...Sister's Helen Patrick, Gerard Maria, Reinette, Miss (Mrs) Viola...whew, had to get that out of my head. there could be more coming..I'm getting the urge for a Pop's meatball hero ($.25 1/4 loaf)and a mission grape...I'm outta here..Ralph Ralph Persico USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 07:52:17 (CDT) Hello fellow Red Hookers - name is ralph persico..born in '50..in the small projects, Hicks St, across from Larsen's..moved to the new projects in '53?.went to kindergarten in Coffey Park, what a trip!...to Visitation..graduated in '64..went to Bishop Ford...many of the names mentioned here bring back great memories...I hung out with friends from school, the projects and Wolcott St...some names..Carmine Gianbrone, Ronnie Clyne, we're still good buddies..play golf and have vacationed together recently..From Wolcott..Anthony Cheicilo?, his cousin Michael (boy did he have a doozie of a little brother)..Billy Murray..Billy Ryan..Joe Lombardi..Phil Caramico..Maryann Griffin..Cheryl...Maureen...the Savarese's..Joey Sacco and on...From Visitation/Projects..Joey Jackson..Raymond Viola..Hector Lopez?...Steve Bogagki...Nancy Harris...Maryann Greco...Theresa Nespoli..Elsie Wunderlick, her brothers, Johnnie and Henry (Henry didn't make it back from Nam)..Johnnie, Eddie, Louie & Ralphie Soriano..Johnnie Rojas and sister Rachel...Maureen Lapano, etc...remember the CYO dances in the "Hall",was that on a Sat. or Sun afternoon, the Ice Cream Palor after.. Mom going to Bingo on Friday's..rough tackle football in Coffey park..or touch in the projects or on Dykeman St...stickball or punch ball on Dykemen/Projects..we used a "pimple" ball in the projects, a "Spaldeen" on Dykeman, fast pitch stickball against the wall either at the Stadium's handball courts or against John's Deli side wall...Volpe's...hitching buses on Van Brunt St..Hot beans and butter...coco levio in the "big grass"...I letf the hook in '66/67 and moved to Bensenhurst, now live in Old Bridge ,NJ....Does anyone remember me, always an interesting question...love to here from anyone in the guestbook. All the best, and God bless, Ralph Ralph Persico USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 07:06:43 (CDT) Lome, mono togo, are you from Red Hook ? I think I knew you, you were a friend of Anthony Chechilo. Guess you'll be in Orlando, first week of June 2004.... Get there a week earlier, and you'll see Anthony, lol.. Jackie.. ZOLU,ZOLU Jackie Murphy <Merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 01:00:53 (CDT) Herman, your a good man, just got the CD today and it is just great. Had to install new CD player in the car, going to miss that 8 track, lol, thanks again Jackie M Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Thursday, July 17, 2003 at 00:49:48 (CDT) Hi Maurreen Boyle Anothony Chechilo!! Maureen you asked where dose Theresa go when she comes to Flordia she comes and see's me I live in Titusville FL. I will try my best to get her to come to the reunion in May. Anthony Chechilo of cause I remember you Ha! how are you doing.Your sister was in my class in Visitation Rose Neidlinger USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 20:49:57 (CDT) Hi Rose - I hope you remember me. My name is Anthony Chechilo and went to school with your sister Theresa. I was interested in hearing from you and would love to hear from your sister Theresa. How is she doing? How is Tommy doing? I was trying to Email you but see you have not put an EMail address. Hopefully you will read this and answer me any way you wish. Also, tell Kathleen Butler to EMail me, not sure if she received my Email. Hope to see you at the reunion. Keep in touch P.S. Maureen Boyle, contact me. Anthony Chechilo Anthony Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 19:48:20 (CDT) Hi Kathy Murray.......how is Pat doing? Please tell her I said hello. I remember her very well. Yes, we were good friends through school. I also remember John and Janet Pia who lived next door to Pat....we were all pretty close. I am glad to hear everone is doing okay. Welcome to the site and hopefully we will hear from some others too. Be well, Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 18:20:04 (CDT) BIG REUNION UPDATE. We had to change the dates.NEW DATES, 5/28-5/31/04. The first weekkend in June is Gay Pride weekend at Disney. The rooms will be $89.00 per night. I should have the prices for the welcoming reception on Friday & Saturday dinner prices. You don t have to participate in everything. I am getting separate prices on everything. By the way Hi Kathy Murray, how are you say hello to Jimmy and Donny for me, and tell Linda to have Robert contact me. Thank you Howie Graves <HowieG43@cs.com> ape Coral, fL USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 18:04:58 (CDT) Hi Ronald Clyne and Rose Feli - This is Kathy Murray from 73 Dikeman Street. Ronald, I heard you saw Linda (Ramsey)Murray, Joanie, Cheryl and Mary Ann at a Bishop Ford show. I talked to Joe Lombardo a few months ago - yes, he lives in Charlottesville, VA. I live in Ashburn, Va, about 2 hours from Joe. Jimmy and Linda are doing fine - I know you have been in touch with my brother Jimmy. My brother Donnie is married and living in N.J. I am married and my son, James, is almost 15 years old. I heard that you have 2 children. I talk to Philip Caramico all the time - he is married, has two children, and lives in Long Island. I have been reading this site for quite some time, and finally decided to drop a note when I saw your note about football games on Conover St. with all the guys' names. Anyway, hello to Rose Feli, hello to Kenny Rusch (it was great to see you and Roddy at the Post last April), hello to Maureen Boyle (you don't know me, but my cousin is Pat Boyle who lived on Dikeman Street in the same house as us and you were friends), hello to any of my friends (you know who you are) who may be reading this note right now but do not want to "sign in". Talk to you soon! Take care, Ronald. Kathy Murray Kathy Murray <kathy@kathyolson.com> Ashburn, VA USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 16:12:37 (CDT) For Rose Feli...Hello to you and give my regards to Tommy.I recently spoke to Stephanie and Joey Sacco and hope to see them soon. To Howie Graves....I'm sure you'll remember the touch football games on Conover Street against the the young guys...Jimmy Murray,Joe Lombardo, Phil Caramico, Carmine Giambrone, Billy Ryan and yours truly. Especially memerable was when we finally did beat your guys...James McKee,Jerry Gambardella, Eddie (stay out of his way)Rush(sic), his brother Terry, Red Fischer, Robert and Eddie Ramsey and others. You bought the beers that day or was it that you weren't there. I know you guys thought it would never happen. Good times even if we were mostly being abused by you guys. All the Best to you and yours. Ron Clyne <rclyne@dtg-usa.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 15:33:59 (CDT) Hi to Rose again. Yes, please give Theresa my regards. Where in Florida does she go? I live in Florida now. My brother, Harry and I, moved here 7 years ago. I can't wait for this reunion......it should be very interesting. Take care. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 07:31:05 (CDT) To Mollie Howard, just to let you know, we are planning a reunion for Hookers and Creekers if they wish. It will be held on the first weekend of June 04, in Orlando Fl. We will be staying at the Best Western hotel on Hotel Plaza Blvd just outside of Disney. More info to follow. Howie Graves <HowieG43@cs.com> Cape Coral , Fl USA - Wednesday, July 16, 2003 at 05:11:16 (CDT) Hi Maureen yes I am Theresa Feli's sister she is doing just fine she has one daughter has her own bussniss she is living in Pen. she comes to Flordia every couple of years to visit next time I talk to her on the phone I will tell her you were asking for her Rose (Feli ) Neidlinger USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 20:17:28 (CDT) anyone remember Artie's toy store on 5th avenue in park Slope just off Union and Berkley Place? What about Ali's Grocery Store? farid <faridnyc@hotmail.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 13:15:35 (CDT) Hello, Rose! Are you and Tommy still living in Titusville? You, Tommy, and Jimmy are always in our hearts and often in our conversations. I understand that Tommy has retired. Please tell him that his old friend, Bob Howard, has wound up wearing two hats, in charge of security at the PHX Airport with TIA, and as an instructor at the FAA Academy at Okla. City. He married (for the 3rd time) on Jan. 1, 2000 to a lovely Mormon woman. They're building a new home in PHX. I'd love to see yo'll, and my nephew, Joe Sacco, all get together, but I doubt it will happen at Red Hook, unfortunately. (I'm still in El Paso TX and celebrated my 80th b.d. on July 4th.) Mollie Howard (nee Bradley) <MFH423@AOL.COM> El Paso , TX USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 12:31:06 (CDT) Hi to Rose (Feli) Neidlinger......are you the sister of Theresa Feli? I went to school with Theresa Feli and she did have a younger sister named Rose. Welcome to the site. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 08:16:43 (CDT) Hi Red Hook this is Rose Neidlinger maiden name Rose Feli married to Tommy Neidlinger Kathleen Butler and I have been best firends for many years to many years to count! she e-mail me this web sight and what a sight it is! My writing isnt to good and my spelling is worse so bear with me I guess its because I went to Visitation Ha! Listening to everyone brings back so many memories of Red Hook Tom and I are really looking forward in seeing every one at the reunion that we knew while growing up in Red Hook and also meeting other people that live in Red Hook that we didnt have the pleasure to know at that time. take care God Bless Rose Neidlinger USA - Tuesday, July 15, 2003 at 05:56:53 (CDT) Hi Louise; I don't remember seppy, but i'm so happy to hear victor is doing well please tell them i was asking for them God Bless Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 20:16:33 (CDT) Hi Chaplain Nick what a small world. Victor is my husband Georges'cousin. Jerry, was he married to China, Pablos'daughter from the store on Henry St? We heard Victor was doing good, he was something big with some company. He married Oria, Seppys' sister. Do you remember Seppy? What a small world..... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 18:13:33 (CDT) Anybody out there remember Bobby Rodriquez used to look like Harry Belfonte and Victor Corbea we used to hang outin coffee park and a guy named jerry spit Chaplain Nick USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 16:44:52 (CDT) hi tito.. we don't know each other. i remember i school near 4th st and 3rd or 4th ave. we used play handball there. i grew up on smith and butler st. when my husband moved to bklyn he was 8 yrs old. he lived on 4th ave and union. his name is eddie hernandez. he remembers he lived upstairs from a bakery. than his family moved to butler and bond st. i used to go to high school with a girl irma torres who lived near the school. i also remember going to a house party on 4th ave near 3rd street. this was around 1974, also knew a guy named hector who lived on sackett and 3rd ave. just thought i'd tell you some of my memories of your old neighborhood. take care joanie joanie abarno hernandez <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 13:31:00 (CDT) What up everybody, I grew up in 201 5th Avenue, 2nd floor between Union and Sackett streets. My time there was from 1966-1985 when I joined the Army with a couple years there in Florida after that I lived in Flatbush from 1986-1988 when I went to Germany and the Gulf War 1988-1992. I went to Our Lady of Peace Elementary and also to PS 282 for a little while. My grandma lived on Van Brunt Street in Redhook and I used to love to go there as a kid. I remember good times with my "boys" in Douglas pool (we'd sneak in day or night) and also Redhook pool. As kids we used to play handball at ps 282 yard or on the walls at Sackett or Union, we played "SKELLIES" (what most people call skelzies or something like that) right on 5th, we loved going into Arties' candy store (R.I.P. Artie) and many of us wanted to get with Mimi his granddaughter I believe. We used to hang out on the roof and fire escapes alot, they used to call me Spiderman cause I would go from fire escape to fire escape between the buildings hanging onto a water pipe or cables...Crazy. Sometimes we'd have boxing matches up on the roof. The big "one-on-one/fair one" fights were fought in 282...we used to "take it to the park". I remember the old rumbles on 5th between the older crews/gangs, sometimes we'd get a broken window. As we got older the outlaw gangs took over the neighborhood, the Fellas on Sackett, the F.M.D.'s ( i heard the leader Case got life, his pops was in the Ching-a-lings), the Homocides, Maceteros, Ching-a-lings in Red Hook, 2nd Street Boys, and others on the way towards Sunset Park were we would run into the Turban Saints, Rican Saints, Assasinators, the Dirty Ones, even the 69ers. A lot of static in those days. The block parties on Union were always fun. In the summer the mobile amusement ride used to come through. Prospect was one of our favorite stomping grounds and the Library up there was my escape from reality. My boys and I used to walk the tunnels of the subway when the "Double R" (RR train) took too long. I still stay in touch with my boy Steven Nieves who has liveed in the neighborhood in the same building, same apartment all these years. I just came back a couple of weeks ago from a short visit (didn't get a chance to see Steve but we spoke) and the neighborhood has changed alot. From Union and 5th going towards Flatbush Ave. used to look like the South Bronx, alot of burned up buildings. We used to play in the empty lots near 4th ave and Union back then. You would never know this was the same neighborhood looking at it nowadays. Gowanus is clean, it doesn't smell nasty like it used to. I am planning my return to Brooklyn for next year so if anybody wants to communicate with me, HOLLA BACK! Paul "Tito" Villafane <SUNZULU@hotmail.com> Miami, FL USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 10:48:50 (CDT) Jackie Murphy: FYI. Other Red Hookers who served with the Marines. Roy Giambrone. Roy lives in SI is a retired FDNY and a good friend of Bobby Miranda. Joe Lombardo. Joe was with the 3rd Marines (I think). Joe is a baker and now resides in Charlottesville Va. Al Manti. Al worked in Okinowa and never made it to Nam. Ron Clyne <rclyne@dtg-usa.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, July 14, 2003 at 08:44:42 (CDT) Hi Ken I was born & raised in the Red Hook Projects, 1943. In 1954 The New Projects were built on Dwight St. A lotof people who lived in the old projects had first choice to live there and put in a transfer. Well my girlfriend Antoinette family were one of the luckey ones. The 18th fl. I remember at the time they said that it was sinking because of the water underneath. Our families were happy where we were. Yes that was the point but as my kids were growing up it became the back. The project people weren't welcome down the point. I got married and moved to THE BACK. Love it saw it down and seeing it come back up. Long live Red Hook.... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 17:17:19 (CDT) Please let me add to what I was told on many occasions by my parents about the inner boundaries of Red Hook. Before the housing projects were built in the late 1930’s there was a creek at Dwight St. (This is not hard to believe in that there were many creeks in the area before it was developed.) Whoever lived east of Dwight St. was a “Creeker.” Whoever lived west of Dwight St. was a “Pointer.” Among the young guys the operating words were in the form of a question. Do you like cake (Creeker) or pie (Pointer)? If your answer was opposite to where you were, it was a fistfight. Your pride would not let you lie your way out. Anyone ever heard of this. Ask the real old timers. Ken Brown Staten Island, NY USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 16:40:15 (CDT) Herman, your a good man, no matter what they say about you, lol. Good luck w/ the new bike, ride on my good man. chow.. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 11:50:42 (CDT) HEY JACKIE the CD of the PAROGONS MEETS THE JESTERS is in the mail hope it brings you back to the good old days ,it does for me and the others that i gave it to .AND JACKIE i sold the HARLEY 7-12 -03 just purched a 20002 TRIUMPH BONNIVILL AMERICA with 4000 miles on her as you know this is a limited production bike only so many were made before the factory went on fire,now they are comeing out with the 03 this bike will be worth so bucks later on,so guy it back from were i started from the real deal of a bike (TRIUMPH) .injoy the cd my friend. later HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, N.Y. USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 05:32:19 (CDT) Hello Red Hook, Harry, thanks for filling me in on how you guy's did it, sounds too easy, but I'm sure it was much harder at the time w/ all the competition. Chechilo, what's up with Miranda, are you still in touch w/ him??? Put me in touch...A little story about when I last saw Bobby Miranda. It was in 1968, Vietnam. It's been awhile so lets see if I can get it together. I was in a place called Khe Shan, the most northern post in South Vietnam, alone the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) I was a grunt w/ the marines, we had no rear area that we would go back to each night, we lived in the jungle, hard to believe, I know, but that's how it was. Each day we would move to a different hill and set up a 360, that's when you made fox holes in a circle, a perimeter. This went on for a full 13 months. We owned the day lite, Charlie, the North Vietnamese Army (NVA) owned the night. I won't get into war stories. But in order to get out of this jungle for a break, you had to, sick, be half dead, or fully dead. So I chose to be sick. This is how you did it. Complain to the corpsman, about kidney pains, he knew I wanted a break, so he would send me to the hospital in Da Nang for kidney stones. The supply chopper would take me back to the rear. Helicopters (choppers) were like taxi cabs in Vietnam, that's how you got around. When I got to the hospital I had to give a urine sample, when I went into the bathroom to do this, I would prick my finger with a pin, and add a few drops of blood into the sample cup. They would test it and find blood in the urine and whala, you were admitted. Hot water, soap, white clean towels, sheets pillows, nurses, it was like a resort. Sleeping the whole night, without worrying about getting your throat cut. It was great after about seven months in the jungle. It took a few showers to get off that red dirt, which was bauxite, (a mineral that they use to harden steel). Then they would give you a strainer in case the kidney stone came out. Fat chance of that happening... So I did this for a few days and told them the stone passed but I didn't have the strainer w/ me at the time, so I missed catching it. But I'm all better now and would like to get back to duty, ya right. Part of all this is to get the goodies for the troops in the jungle, you made a list. It was mostly booze and those funny cigarettes they made. For $5 bucks, a bottle of rye or scotch, for $5 bucks a sandwich baggy full of those funny cigarettes, maybe 100 in each baggy. So I would get maybe three bottles of booze and about 20 bags of, lets call it smoke. The smoke was much lighter to carry, ya right... So after my rest and doing a little shopping in town. I would grab a chopper back. But sometimes you couldn't always get a chopper straight back. So I stopped in Phe Byei, I had a friend there from Brooklyn and I was going out with his sister. I told her I would check on him. He was in supply. They lived like kings. Great food, cold beer, a roof over there heads, they even had maids. Not too bad.. So I stopped in a saw Jimmy, he told me their was a guy from Red Hook Brooklyn that lived a few huts away. So we went to visit him and who was it but, you guest it, Bobby Miranda, wow, we went to Visitation together and we all hung out in the hook together. It was a great face to see. (their were other marines from red hook that I met, but that's another story) That night turned out to be a great party, they had everything, we made a fire, cooked stakes, drank cold beer and chased the maids around. Then it was time to get a few cases of those stakes to take back to the troops. So that night we slipped into the warehouse a took a case. 100 stakes in each case, no fat on these stakes. That night I lift and headed for the chopper pad, put the chopper never came. There I was, with 100 frozen stakes, 3 bottles of booze, and 19 bags of smoke. Not to mention all my combat gear. I was tied and it was dark so I looked for a place to sleep. Found this old bunker, it was too dark, so I couldn't really check it out, plus I was ripped, and didn't really give a s--t. I feel out. Next morning when I woke up in the bunker, I was covered with hundreds of scorpions, just crawling all over me. I slowly got out of the bunker and took off all may clothes as fast as I possibly could, naked running up and down the pad, as if they were still on me, yuck, yuck, yuck.. Now, here comes the chopper, with maybe a crew of 5 watching me running up and down the pad, balls ass naked. So I go over to the chopper to ask if he's going north, and who do you thinks inside, but a bunch of nurses, sorry ladies, I was just attacked by a bunch of scorpions. They were surprisingly very concerned, they turned off the chopped and they all came out to examine me right on the chopper pad. Four nurses looking and touching for little bit marks. They said I may have been bitten and didn't know it, and that they should keep a eye on me for a few days, in case I was bite. They insisted I come with them for a few days. They didn't need to twist my arm. I thought it was a great Idea. So to make a long story short, I hung out with the girls for a few days. Then made in back to my guy's in the jungle with most of the goodies, 75 stakes, 1/2 bottle of booze and 15 bags of smoke. The guy's just loved me for the goodies. Chow people. Harry your right, way too much time... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, July 13, 2003 at 02:39:23 (CDT) Hello to Wayne Baffi......I went to school with Beatrice and Linda Baffi. I have written to Giselle to ask about them, but, never heard much. Where is Linda and Beatrice these days.....I would love to say "Hi" to them. Can you give me any info about them.......thanks Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 20:17:11 (CDT) hi michelle it's wayne, good to hear from old friends and nieghbors nice to know you and skip are still together.Long Live Pioneer ST. Keep in touch you will be suprised how many of us are gone thier memory should also live on we were good people who took the wrong road im glad some of us are still here to carry that message and lert them also be rememberd love Wayne. p.s. KEEP IN TOUCH WAYNE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 19:49:36 (CDT) hi anthony chicolo i just read your e mail its one of your favorite people wayne baffi. i just moved to S.I, bay terrace as for gerard butler we became very close and shared a lot of good years together clean and sober i might add he has since died but did so with dignity. feel free to keep in touch,we could share about the good times and bad too. there is no shame in it, i miss the old days and friends. if you see bobby or rita say hello, or tell them to get in touch. mike c. 2b. later wayne WAYNE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 19:08:54 (CDT) Chaplain Nick, I love this site. Where do you and Sal live in NJ. I just got back from there this week. Went to my daughters 30th wedding anniversary. She lives in Metuchen but the party was in Lake Hapatcong. Had a wonderful time. Rose Grillo Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 12:23:09 (CDT) Dusty- I graduated from Nathan Hale in 1956 and PS 32 in 1953. Their grads haven't found this site yet. Good Luck. Joe <spotsyjoe@aol.com> VA USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 08:27:13 (CDT) Rose Grillo Stoddard: Yes Sal is still kicking retired and lives in NJ about 1/2 away from me , isn't this a great site God Bless, Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 07:09:36 (CDT) Does anyone have an email address for "Dan," the author of the letter from Iraq? I believe I've sent a response to the wrong Red Hook resident. Mollie Howard (nee Bradley) <MFH423@aol.com> El Paso, TX USA - Friday, July 11, 2003 at 00:53:52 (CDT) Hay Chechilo, what's up my good man. You mention Bobby Miranda. Are you in touch with Chow him, if so have him give me a yell. As you know we all went to school together, I also ran into Miranda in Vietnam of all places, haven't seen him since(1968). Now I know he made it, that's great. Dan, Nice letter from Iraq. Thanks for filling us in on the everyday events. I'm sure it's much worse. It's hard when you have this kind of enemy to fight. You can't trust anyone, I know you would like to, but don't. To you they are all the enemy, keep on your toes, make no friends, and be careful of the children running around the street, don't trust them at all, be very careful and try to stay cool and drink lots of water and eat salt pills. Jackie Murphy <Merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 23:25:36 (CDT) Again, hi Red Hookers. I didn't memtion my website for anyone who knows me and can contact me. My website is "Belamoramia@aol.com. Please feel free to contact me. Anthony Chechilo Anthony Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 19:53:46 (CDT) Hi Kathleen Butler and other Red Hookers. Kathleen,I seen your name and would love to talk to you. Also, Bobby Miranda, Roy and myself always wonder about your brother Gerard. How is he and let me know about his whereabouts. Let me know how you are doing as I remember you so well. Any Red Hookers who remember me, I would like to hear from. Anthony Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 19:51:37 (CDT) Does anyone remember the Auletti's. There was Catherine and Rita. Can't remember there older brothers name. They lived on Dikeman St.Nick is your brother still alive and own the clothing store? Rose Grillo Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 19:41:16 (CDT) hi giselle, the golden eagle was a bar the owner was pop torrello. it on smith close to butler and otero's was across the street on smith also..giselle what was your father's first name. i never met him. yes i still have the year book and i will bring it with me the next time i come to brooklyn.. my daughter danielle is there today with a friend.. she went to the college to get a look at the dorms. the rents are too high and my son eddie already has a roommate. he would like to find a bigger place, but it's hard to find a two bedroom at a decent price. joanie USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 15:20:51 (CDT) A letter from a US Marine on July 4th 2003 in Iraq. There have been several people that have e-mailed me and asked what it is really like over here. I have not ignored your questions; it is just hard putting these images, these instances or these memories to paper. Once I do that it makes it more of a reality. I am going to try and tell exactly what it is like. I do not say that in a joking manner. I mean that I am going to tell the things that I have not wanted to tell the few of you that I have actually had the opportunity to talk with. I have seen and experienced things in the past several months that I would never wish on my worst enemy. To start with, the people here are in the worst poverty that I have ever seen. Saddam had his select few that he took care of and left the remainder of the country to starve. Approximately 99% of the people are grateful that we are here. The other 1% is the reason that we are still here. Today is 29 June 2003, and we are still making contact with the enemy. Just last night we had a fire fight which left two enemy killed. We do not have any connection to news except the internet, and from this it appears that the country thinks that everything is calming down over here. Until recently, everyday that went by consisted of at least one fire fight. We set outside at night and watch the tracers in the sky. It has become so common place that a shot being fired doesn’t affect the soldiers. The fireworks of the 4th of July are not going to be the experience they have in the past. Combat fatigue is real and a definite problem that we have to deal with. I personally don’t think I have slept a full night since I have been in this country. Once you do get the opportunity to relax the anxiety starts coming out of your body. I have had many sleepless nights that I have jumped up and grabbed my weapon; just to realize that it was not really anything. When we first arrived in Iraq it would be nice to see the sheep herder riding his donkey and herding his sheep. It looked just like a story out of the bible that you might have seen thousands of years ago. They are wearing the same robes that were probably worn in Jesus’ time. The weather never changes, it is always hot! The average is around 115. We have had one week that it was up to 130’. I thought that I was going to die that week. We are located at a dam on the Euphrates River. That is our main source of water. We use it for everything. We have an Army water purification unit attached to us for the drinking water. That will be one of my pleasant memories that I will take home which is that I can now say that I swam in the Euphrates. When we first arrived, our Chaplain had the opportunity to baptize two soldiers in the Euphrates. We are in one of Saddam’s palaces. There is no power or running water, but at least we have a roof over our head. The place was torn apart by looters. Everything from windows to outlet covers to floor tiles were stolen. The insects are worse than I have ever seen in the thickest of jungles in Florida. It will be a great day when I can eat a meal without sharing my food with flies. The flies are bad in the day and at night we are eaten alive with mosquitoes. We are taking malaria medication because it is said to be present in this part of the country. I can consider myself and the entire Battalion to be the luckiest soldiers in the history of combat. We have had so many close calls. We have been shot at so many times with such minor injuries. If the enemy were better shots, we would have lost half of our soldiers. About two weeks ago we received the Interceptor body armor vests. We had the vests for two days before we received the armor plates. For those of you non police officers, the vest itself will stop a small caliber pistol. With the plates, it will stop a 7.62mm round which is what the AK-47 fires. The AK-47 is the main weapon of our enemy. Anyway, one of my soldiers owes his life to the vest. The first night we received the vests, we were coming in from a patrol. We had just loaded on a vehicle, and the soldier turned to face out of the rear of the vehicle. A sniper shot him, center mass of the chest. The bullet went through the vest, hit his dog tag, bent the dog tag but did not penetrate. The shot knocked him down on his back and left a major bruise on his sternum, but that was his only injury. When we first arrived in Iraq, we were sent to an Air Force base called Al Asad. It is about three hours Northwest of Baghdad. We were there for a very short time. We were given the assignment of taking over Ar Ramadi. The Battalion was given the mission of seizing the town. For the first several weeks we were in a defensive posture. On 8 June we received a change of mission order. We were given the mission to attack the city of Ar Ramadi. We have been doing raids, cordon searches and basically movement to contact since then. Today we were given an end of mission. We are now moving into a transition phase where we are turning over everything to civil authorities. We are working with the Governor, helping to hire 500 police officers. We are working with them, trying to train them and setup the local governments. When you look at these people you can see that they have been beaten down for so long; you look at the police and you see that they are cowards. We have a mission to change that. I look at our soldiers and you see it in the attitude and in the pride that each one of them has. It is no wonder that we defeated these people so easily, they have no pride in their country. The enemy, the enemy is hard to describe. We have a hard task of identifying the enemy. We have been given very restrictive rules of engagement. We cannot fire unless fired upon. And trust me, that happens on a daily basis. I know what it feels like to have an RPG fired and the round flies over the hood of your vehicle. I know what it feels like to have rounds landing at your feet and grenades exploding in your close proximity. We have been so fortunate to not have had soldiers killed. We have had several people shot in the arms, legs and one the worst, was shot in the throat. I hate to say that I will have memories of this place that I thought I would never experience. When I joined the military, the only combat that I could relate to was in the movies. And fortunately, they do not give the whole picture. They don’t show the grotesque realities of war. They do not show the innocent bystanders. The enemy doesn’t care who they kill. They would rather see their country burn than let us succeed and re-build it. I hate to say that I have seen so many things that I would rather forget, but the image is burned into me. I hate to say that I now know what our weapons do to people, such as what a .50 caliber machine gun will do to a man. I have experienced the destruction of our weapons as well as that of the enemy. That is an experience I wish I didn’t have. The worst image that I will never forget is that of a small 6 year old boy. We were conducting a security check point several weeks ago. This elderly man makes his way through the crowd and he is carrying his son in his arms. The boy was barely alive. The man said they were setting at home and someone shot an RPG in the air, it came through their window and exploded next to the boy. They boy’s body was torn apart. One of his legs was blown open, one of his testicles was blown off and the other was barely attached. The boy was barely clinging to life and there was nothing that we could do for him. Our combat medics did what they could but the boy was going to die because his body was so destroyed. I often think how my men will coupe with the visions of combat. We have seen both friend as well as foe in both situations. Today is 7 July. The 4th of July has come and gone. It was not an enjoyable holiday, but it will be one of the more memorable. There was no celebration of any kind in our area. The combat missions continued. There were some shows in Baghdad. I read that Arnold Swartzenhegger visited. They did not bring anyone to our area due to safety reasons. The attacks have increased. They are using gorilla style of tactics. On 3 July, there was a bomb placed on the side of a road and it was control detonated. It took out one humvee. Four of our soldiers were Medevaced out. Luckily no one was killed. Three soldiers took shrapnel and the worst was one soldier had the side of his face blown off. He will be lucky to survive. On 4 July, one of our compounds took mortar rounds. We lost three soldiers in the attack. Once again, we were lucky that no one was killed. We only had to Medevac the soldiers due to severe injuries. Last night we took mortars again, we had three soldiers severely injured that had to be Medevaced. One of the soldiers lost his hand. The enemy is using small trucks with the mortar tube mounted in the bed. This makes it more difficult to find. In the past week, we have had over 10 confirmed enemy kills. We have found a stockpile of RPG’s, grenades, AK-47’s and several mortar tubes. You have probably heard of the attack at the police academy graduation. That is where we were training the police to take over the streets. I read an article that the civilians are now blaming the US soldiers for the bombing. If they only knew that if they would stop shooting at us, we would go home. We all truly hate being here. The worst part about being in this situation is there is no beginning and there is no end. Everyday is the same. You go out on patrol and get shot at today. Tomorrow you get up and do the same thing. There is no difference in any days of the week. The only way to know that one day is different from the previous is that on Sunday, the Chaplain has Chapel service. Today is July 3, yesterday we were hit with a mortar attack. Luckily there were no casualties. This morning, one of our other units was hit just outside of their compound. We had five friendly casualties. On the better side of things, the majority of the public is so grateful that we are here. The adult men will come up and thank you for being here and getting rid of Saddam. The kids love us, they always come running up to us like it is a parade and they all ask “mister, what’s your name”. That must be the only phrase that hey know. I think that my Brigade is the only light Infantry unit in Iraq. I have been fortunate enough to have traveled over the majority of the country. You see our patch everywhere. All of the active duty units are asking us who we are. You see the 1st Armor Division in downtown Baghdad and they are only conducting static positions. You move out of the major cities and you find the 3rd Infantry Division doing the same thing. We are the only light Infantry unit conducting foot patrols not in armored vehicles. That makes me proud to be in the Florida Army Guard. The reception that the people have given us and the gratitude they have for what we have done and are doing makes me proud to be and American. We have changed many opinions of the National Guard. In many cases, we have out performed our active duty brothers. The higher echelon commanders are realizing this. It is evident in the fact they are giving us the majority of the more complicated missions. They have realized that if they want the mission accomplished, they give it to the Guard. Even though I hate being here and there is nothing I like about this country, I am extremely proud to be a part of this. This mission will be an excellent culmination to my military career. My only regret is the pain that I feel everyday that I am without my family. I pray that I will be home soon. God bless us all. I am looking forward to seeing all of you very soon. Dan Dan USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 14:49:56 (CDT) TO JOANIE ABARNO WHAT WAS THE GOLDEN EAGLE? I THINK I REMEMBER MY DAD MENTIONING THAT AT ONE TIME. JOANIE DO YOU HAVE THE YEAR BOOK FROM 1974 WHEN WE GRADUATED? IF YOU DO, WHEN YOU COME DOWN TO BROOKLYN BRING IT SO I CAN SEE IT. GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 14:01:17 (CDT) Hi John I graduated in 56. All the teachers you mentioned I know also. I lived on Hicks St. 815 to be exact. No the Clinton is gone. They made a day care center out of it. Great times in that movie house, remember Saturday mornings? How about the Holloween costume contest? Uhmmm good memories. I remember Jacks candy store, Vinnys' vegetable store on the corner. The A&P too, Rands cleaners, the Jewish Deli. The library is on Wolcott St now. Everything on Clinton St is gone now except the Post Office. The only thing that is there are your memories, Just yesturday I was talking to my husband about Carmines Candy store on the side where the cleaners was. My brother use to hang out in there with his friends, the Red Hook Dukes. Take care John nice reading your post..... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 07:18:13 (CDT) to rose grillo, was your father jimmy and mother carol grillo.. if so they were my godparents. by father was anthony (tony) abarno and mom was ann. we used to live on. my father used to go to the golden eagle on smith st. we lived on smith and butler, and the grillo family lived on butler between smith and butler sts. the last time i had seen jimmy grillo was when my mom passed away in 1985. aslo my sister lucille went to nathan hale but it was in the mid 50's. i have 2 other sisters, prudence and lorraine. let me know is you are from the same family.. bye joan joanie abarno <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 07:04:21 (CDT) I graduated P.S. 27 in 1955,I lived at 624 clinton street accross from where the is now if it's still there. Unfortunitly I left that same year. I rember the Clinton theatre is it still there? On that same block there was an A&P,butcher,candy store accross the street was a vegtable stand and Jacks candy store a hardware store and the Library. I remember my farther would walk to Lorraine St and Clinton St. to take the bus to the Smith & 9th street subway station. I had 4 cousins that lived on Lorraine st opposite the ball fields in the projects. I was in P.S. 27 when the class rooms were seperated by sliding walls and when you had assembly you opened the sliding walls and had assembly without leaving your seat. Some of my teachers were Mr. Campbell,Miss Sheerin, Mrs.Cox, Mr. Pennisi,Miss Jacobs,Mr. McClusky,Mr. Adams,Mr. Eldrich,Mrs.Fagan and the Principal was I.O Gimprich. We ate our lunch in coffey park accrose from the American can company. They were great times and I will always treasure them. John John Randazzo <compack@optonline.net> West Babylon , N.Y. USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 06:44:52 (CDT) TO DUSTY LANG MY MOTHER WENT TO NATHAN HALE. NOT SURE OF THE YEAR. SOMETIME IN THE 50'S. HER NAME WAS MERCEDES ORIOL, SHE LIVED ON DEAN ST. NEXT TO THE FIRE HOUSE. DEAN BETWEEN COURT AND BOROUM PLACE. SHE HAD A BROTHER NAME JOSEPH ALSO CALLED BOBBY AND A SISTER NAMED EDMINDA ALSO CALLED MINI. I HAVE A GRADUATION PICTURE OF THE WHOLE GRADUATING CLASS. I WILL DIG IT OUT, IT HAS THE YEAR ON IT. SOME OF HER FRIENDS WERE LORDAY, ANNA, JERRY COZZO, LOUIS GONZALES, CARLOS BLANCO. I ALSO WENT TO NATHAN HALE BUT THAT WAS IN THE LATE 60'S. Giselle Baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 06:05:10 (CDT) Hi Maureen Boyle, where do you live now, just kidding. Regarding the hook, Redhook ran from Atlantic Ave. and Court St. to the water. I know a lot of people don t want to hear this, but this was the way it was. Hamilton Ave was a boundary line, below you were a pointer and above you were a creeker. Reunion time again, I know we were basically talking about pointers going to the reunion, but lets face it, the creekers are there too. I know I went to school with quite a few myself. Feel free to join in if you would like. Scroll down for more info. Howie Graves <HowieG43@cs.com> Cape Coral, Fl USA - Thursday, July 10, 2003 at 05:11:35 (CDT) hi, I am looking for anyone who graduated from Nathan Hale JHS in June of 1951. Dusty Lang < > USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 21:20:18 (CDT) Hi Rose i'm sal's younger brother yes i remember Frankie sorry to hear about his death, it was pippi who was in the daily news picture and Hoy was not the father he was a brother. they were the good old days can you imgaine three golden glove boxers from Red Hook that is awsome nice talking with you rose. Chaplain Nick USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 19:00:15 (CDT) Hi Nick, Wanted to let you know that I am Frank Grillo's sister.I remember the golden glove fighters very well. There was a picture in the brooklyn daily news when the three of them won. They each got a piece of jewelry. It was a pair of Golden gloves with a diamond in the middle. It was beautiful. Frankie always wore it around his neck on a chain.He died quite a few years ago and spinelli came to the funeral.Are you related to Spinelli? Don't know about Panino. His nickname was Hoy. Someone wrote in the guestbook once and said that Andy Ben was there father. Hoy had a brother named Andy Ben. I wrote her to find out if it was him but I never got an answer. Rose <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 18:42:53 (CDT) To KL....who recently moved to the area....now, I may get beat up for this, but, as far as I knew, Red Hook was on the west side of Hamilton Avenue from Clinton Street to the waterfront. I am probably incorrect in saying that the area you live in (President Street between Hicks and Columbia) was called something else......however, I do know that the part of Red Hook I lived in was called "The Point". I know they call your area Red Hook also, and, I would be very curious to find out just where the boundary lines are. In any case, welcome! I hope you have a happy life there. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 17:46:29 (CDT) To you who just moved in to Red Hook. There were quite a few places of business. There was the sugar refinery, Sucrest. White Rock soda, Sapoline paint and we had Todds Shipyard. There was Arthur Tickle who did welding for the ships. There was Gypsy Paint and Mercedes Book Center on Imlay St. who just recentley moved to the Brooklyn Navy Yard. That was two buildings that had more than 100 people between the two buildings. Yes it was a beautiful place to grow up, we didn't have much but we didn't know it. We were all the same. No competition in those days. Those were the days. I went to Red Hook pool yesturday and just sat there remembering when the pool had slick red bricks and if you ran, boy did you slip and slide. The 16ft. is gone, no diving board. Where the 16 was it's a baby pool. They are very strict there. You still have the 4ft and lots of lifeguards. No jumping in, no rough play or you get taken out for 10 minutes. A nice place to cool off. I heard that we have the best pool in New York City. Memories..... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 17:10:12 (CDT) To reply who recently moved to Red Hook. Most of us all worked for White Rock Soda company, and they were also small little companys in the area. Growing up in Red Hook was an education in itself you became street wise at a very early age. Good Luck to you and God Bless, Chaplain Nick Lay Chaplain Nick USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 16:36:51 (CDT) i recently moved to president street between hicks & columbia and absolutely love the area. is this considered red hook? i have spent many weekends riding my bike in to the "heart" of red hook and can't believe how great it is. i have enjoyed reading many of your posts & how lucky you all were to have grown up in such an unique neighborhood. one question... where did everyone work who lived in the neighborhood? the subway seems pretty far. KL brooklyn, USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 15:01:27 (CDT) Hey Jackie,you have WAY too much time on your hands!! Anyway to tell you the highlights of "THE ECHOES" story. Tom Morrissey ,his mom owned the candy store on Van Brunt St. after the Calise family,myself and Tom Duffy ,who lived in Flatbush got together, made a demo in Dec.1960,shopped it around over in Manhatten,(in those days you could knock on the doors yourself,can't do that today,)sold it to a record company,released in Feb 1961 it went to #5 in NYC #9 acroos the country. We had a lot of fun ,met some great people,and didn't make much money. Tom Morrissey and I stayed together performing until 1974 ,when he retired and becamea federal marshall.We are still parters in songwriting and we are involved in an animated movie based on a story that Tommy wrote. I wouldn't suggest the music business to any youngster now ,it's much too corporate and controlled by "SUITS",people trying to make money without concerns for the people making the music,althoght WE got ripped off then too. I don't know ,guess I'm getting old and cranky!!!hahaha. Thats it .Hope to see some old friends at our reunion next June. I'll try to see if Jimmy Gallagher can stop by and we'll have a doo wop jam session. Harry Harry Boyle Estero, Fl USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 08:04:48 (CDT) Hello Red Hookers, Harry Boyle, I was hoping you would make a little time and tell us how you and the Echoes made it in the music business. I think it would make some great reading. So many groups tried to do what you guys were successful at. Making it in the music business. How hard was it? Were you guys just in the right place at the right time? Did you have a plan? Did you make a demo record first and send it to different DJ's to play your songs on the radio? Did you hire a promoter to market your group? If someone today wanted to be successful in the music business, what would you advised them to do. It would be great to read just how you guys made it. When you did make it, what was it like. Did it keep you guy's busy all the time. Were there disputes among the guys in the group, in how they felt things should be and where they were headed in life. Were they all dedicated to the group for the long haul or were some of them just there for the short haul? Who were all the guy's in the group? Gee Harry, this should get you busy. I'm sorry, I guess a small story about you and your group would be fine. I don't mean to get you too nuts here. I was always courious how groups like yours made hit songs. Thanks, if you don't mind. .... Bobby Mc, those black and white TV's were something back then. I was thinking of those days when the TV went on the blink, as my dad called it. Dad would remove the back cover on the TV and there would be all those lovely TUBES, remember those babies, those little things that lite up, covered in glass. Dad would unplug them all, put them in a brown paper bag, (remember when we had brown paper bags) then I would bring them to the TV man on Van Brunt St., (I think it was across from the A&P) to check out and find the bad one or two. Then Joe Volpe got in this tube tester machine, that was free to test your tubes, they even had a small stock of new tubes. That was pretty cool machine. Now it's time to replace the tubes back in to the TV. Remember that little diagram on the back cover on the TV, which showed you what tube went where. Some had little booklets, that most of the time were missed placed. Because you forgot to put the booklet back in the rear of the TV when you put the cover back on, that was always fun, trying to figure out where the tubes went without a diagram. And dad would be yelling, where the hell is that diagram. But we had connections, our personal TV repair man, Mr. Jim Gallergher. He was the best at fixing TV's, and anything electrical for that matter. Dad would be in back of the TV, sparks flying everywhere and mom would say to me, go down and see if Mr. Gallergher is home, and tell him we need him, badly, before your father electrocutes himself and sets the house on fire. Dads reply, I can fix it, sparks flying from the back of the TV, dad was ready to throw the TV out in the street, then you would hear things like, "this God dame piece of s--t. Then Mr. G would arrive with his little tool box and start working on the TV. He never took money for his service. He's only payment was a six pack of beer. Then Mrs. G would arrive (Mom's best friend) and I would run out for another six and before you knew it, it was a TV fix it party, that lasted for hours and hours. But he always fixed it. He was the best, and the parties were just as much fun. Some how the word got out and all my mom's and dad's friends would start showing up one at a time, before you knew it, the house was full. Jackie, mom would say, go get another six and tell John to swing it up. Swing it up, was a term for, we had no money and put it on my tab. I may have made ten trips to John's around the corner.. They never got it by the case, because they liked cold beer and they had Jackie to do the running. But they were fun times. We also had this upright piano, that when you inserted a paper music roll, the piano played by itself. All you had to do were pump the peddles, my job ofcourse. So the music rolls came out of the closet, so many of them and my mother love to sing and it became a hell of a party. But the TV got fixed. Chow people.... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, July 09, 2003 at 01:30:36 (CDT) Dear Rosemary, I was so sorry to hear about Tommy. He was too young to die. My name is Michele Castagna and I lived on Pioneer St., just a few doors away from Tommy. My brothers Richie and Carl were friends with him. Again I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Michele Castagna Keeler <dkmk19@aol.com> Hazlet, NJ USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 18:53:06 (CDT) gain, I want to extend my deepest sympathy to you and your family. Take care of yourself and you and your family will all be remembered in our prayers. Michele Castagna Keeler Michele Castagna Keeler <dkmk19@aol.com> Hazlet, NJ USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 18:46:42 (CDT) to giselle from joanie hope you had a nice vacation... my uncle died in 1968. and soon after my aunt sold the business. she was my mother's sister i whenever she went i would go with her.. who knows we may have known each other when we were kids. sometimes on the weekends my father would tend the bar. and we would all go for sunday dinner. my uncle's name was benny silecchia. my aunt dora died this past april, she was 93. her and uncle benny owned a house on the cornor of butler and smith.. her children now own it.. joanie USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 15:19:06 (CDT) TO: JOANNIE ARBANO I SAW YOUR MESSAGE THAT YOUR UNCLE OWNED BENNY BAR ON ATLANTIC AVE. WHEN I WAS A KID MY DAD WOULD TAKE ME THERE FOR PIZZA. I WOULD GO TO THE BACK AND WAIT FOR IT TO BE READY. WHAT YEAR WAS THAT? DADDY WAS ALWAYS IN THERE, THAT WAS IN THE EARLY 60'S. I JUST NOTICED YOUR MESSAGE TO SOMEONE, I'VE BEEN ON VACATION, JUST GOT BACK FROM CANADA. GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 13:25:30 (CDT) dear roe..... I remember you well, You are my sister Jacquelines' best friend for many many years...I am so very sorry about Tommy, I remember when he showed up at my house with a pair of jeans with the (little Mermaid) painted on them for my daughter Elizabeth, she was only 3 years old.She loved them and i still have them 11 years later, We put them away...I also remember how my daughter changed the name POCONOS TO (COCONOES) she never says Poconos all these years., either do we. I just want to thank you for being such a good friend to my sister all these years.... I know you love each other like (sisters) take care and please stay strong, Love Peggy della Porte Peggy Della Porte <jeamy13@aol.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 12:01:04 (CDT) Hello to Rosemary Martino. My sincere condolences to you and your family. I remember Tommy very well. We were in school together. All the girls had crushes on him because he was so very handsome. I am so sorry to hear about his passing.......he was way too young to die. I pray for Tommy, you, and your family. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 11:17:28 (CDT) I read all the notes that are put into this site, and though I don't know anyone, I enjoy reading the notes. The only one that I do know is Eileen Couglin who I ran into in Virginia. My Sweeneys srrived on Wolcott near Richards in 1863. My father move out of the Hook after getting married in i917, and my grandfather moved out of 123 Pioneer Street in 1933, just before he died. I know that some of the Sweeney line remained there, and are still there. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, Va USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 09:11:44 (CDT) Jackie. You had me thinking back The Frist Family on Sullivan Street To have a TV was the Walkers. Everyone got all dressed up to to go over to there house to see T V . Take Care Eileen Eileen <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 08:34:09 (CDT) Reunion update, Well the first weekend in June of 2004 looks to be the day. Best Western on Hotel Plaza Blvd seems to be giving us the best deal. Rooms will go for $ 79.00 or $89.00 per night. We are hopefully looking to have a welcoming reception on Friday evening and a dinner on Saturday evening.Of course there will be an extra charge for these two items. Stay as long as you like, participate in whatever you want. if you do not want to stay at the hotel thats fine also, you will only pay for the reception and dinner. Awaiting prices at this time, hopefully in a week we could get all of the info together. For further info you could contact Mike Coughlin, Kathleen Butler or myself. Kathy and Mike Fill you later. When contacting us please put reunion as the subject. Thank you Howie Graves <howieg43@cs.com> Cape Coral , Fl USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 06:21:23 (CDT) Jack, Uncle Miltie was a little before my time. :) I do remember all of the old shows. It's funny to watch some of the old shows on Nick at Night (it was before I cut off the cable in frustration). They were pretty cheesy because of the limited technology, but I'd watch them over "reality" tv anytime. I really don't give a hoot (this is a family bulletin board) about who gets voted off, with or without roses, and what kinds of bugs they ate while they were there. Sorry I couldn't help identify anyone in that photo, but I was just learning to walk when it was taken. Keep the jokes coming. Bob McDonald USA - Tuesday, July 08, 2003 at 05:19:43 (CDT) Hi Bobby and Theresa Balzano, what's up guy's. Did you pay your AOL Bill or what, I sent you an e-mail and havent heard back from you as yet, must've been some family reunion. I may have sent it to a wrong address, or you messed up w/ your in put, anyway, contact me people, chow. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 21:21:12 (CDT) Hi guys, who remembers all those old commercials, on TV...Call for Philip Morris, or where's the beef. Time to make the donuts. How about the Jackie Gleason Show, When Norton was teaching Ralph how to play golf, Norton addresses the ball, Hello Ball..or when Norton was a Captain Video Ranger and they went half on a TV..When Norton was sleepwalking, calling for his dog Lolo....Lucy and Ricky, when Lucy worked in the candy factory and the conveyor belt was too fast for her to package the candy, she starting eating it and stuffing it down her top. The Ed Sullivan Show with Elvis, and all the dog acts, and that little mouse, petpeno. I think... Milton Boyle Show. Does anyone remember Adventures in Paradise, a sailing ship would take cargo to different ports in the Islands. How about Sea Hunt. Superman..Zorro, was one of my favorites. I would run around the house w/ a mask and cap, we all had one of those, easy to make. Wrestling, and all those crazy charters, zebra brothers, scull murphy, so many more. The Twilight Zone. Captain Video and his video rangers. The Long Ranger. Roy Rogers Show, the jeep was named clarabell and drove itself, the horses name was trigger.. Rin Tin Tin. Lassie. The Mummy. House on Hunted Hill. Felix the Cat. Cat in the Hat. Mickey Mouse Show and the Mousecateers. The Mickey Mouse Club, and you would wear you Mickey Mouse Ears on your head, Cartoons, those two crows, I think one of their names were Jerry. Woody the Woodpecker. Porky Pig, The Three Pigs. Goofy, Donald Duck. Lamp Chop. Show many great shows that would bring us such entertainment on those little Black and White TV's with NO remote control. Those days that you had to get up from your chair and tune the channel. My Dad, hay, Jackie change the channel, lets see what else is on. I would be in the next room. Then it was, Hay Jackie did you see the remote control. Don't look for it now, change the channel while you're here. Lots of great times. chow. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 21:10:15 (CDT) Rosemary Martino, I want to extend to you my deepest sympathy on the death of Tommy. I can't believe he is gone. I have many fond memories of him growing up on Pioneer St. I was a friend of his cousin Tana and I lived on Pioneer St. above Anthony's Bar. My name is Barbara and maybe you remember my sister Joanie, who was married to Orry Baffi. I saw Tommy a few years ago when his mother died, I went to the wake. I also met your son who looked exactly like Tommy. We used to hang out in Lucy's Candy store after school everyday. Tommy used to love my father's Buick LeSabre. My father used to give him the keys just so he could sit behind the wheel because he was too young to drive. I am saying a prayer for him now as I type and remembering all the fun we had when we were kids. Again, accept my condolences to you and your family. Barbara D. Barabara DeLena Dugan USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 19:57:50 (CDT) HI I NO SOME ONE HAS TO REMEMBER ME OR MY HUSBAND TOMMY.WE WERE MARRIED FOR 37 YEARS. HE JUST PAST AWAY JUNE 6 .HE WAS ONLY 55. ROSEMARY MARTINO <MEMEROE@AOL.COM> SI NY, NY USA - Monday, July 07, 2003 at 18:20:05 (CDT) Hi Bobby, One amazing person and a great lost to us all and our finest in the city. The family has my deepest condolences. Sorry for your lost of a good friend. Regards. Jackie Murphy <merir131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 14:01:00 (CDT) We lost one of New York's Finest yesterday. That term not only describes this young detective's career, but also his life. Dermott Brennan grew up on 58th St., between Fifth and Sixth Avenues, on a block now named for his father, the former Chief of Brooklyn South. Dermott went to OLPH, then Bishop Ford. He left behind a beautiful family, including his loving wife Janice and a three year old daughter. Dermott has been fighting brain cancer for 13 years, and despite that, managed to have a successful career with the NYPD. I have known Dermott since he was a toddler, and watched him grow into a fine young man, one who was taken from us too soon. There is a story about Dermott in the City News section of today's New York Daily News. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 11:15:39 (CDT) Haven't seen anyone from 4th St (tween Smith & Hoyt)mentioned. Anyone in touch with Johnny Barry (great voice and did great Jolson), Jim Avery, Mick or Jack Deasy, Jamie McDonald, Bill Curry (hung out w/4th)? Went to St. Mary, Star of Sea to 1947. Brothers Hank, Joe and Fred also attended St. Mary's. Bob Martell <pippinson@yahoo.com> monroe, ny USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 10:15:07 (CDT) hi jackie it's bobby and theresa balzano we were at the balzano's family reunion and we heard about this website contact us soon . bob/theresa balzano <tbjjuice@aol.com> brooklyn, ny USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 09:23:58 (CDT) Hi Jackie I got the picture and no I don't seem to recall the faces. One guy in the front did look my cousin. He came from 1stPl. Conti was the last name then. I love your story about the little people. I do remember Skinny Andy. He lived at 146 Conover St. When my husband and I got married in 1961 we lived in that building on the top fl. The rent was 32.50 back then. He lived on the ground fl. That building is gone now but the other two 145 & 147 are still standing. Jacquline, you mentioned that your sister Peggy still lives here in Red Hook. Who should know better than me. She married my nephew Al(Cubi). Well he is my nephew thru marraige. My husband and his Mom are brother and sister. She is a great girl and two great kids they have. OK Jack M. please fill us in if you hear any thing more about these little people. Maybe they are posing as artists today, they would blend right in, no one will stare at them or make any comments about them being any different. Do you think they live down by the pier? On Coffey St? Later.... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 05:03:26 (CDT) Jackie, They all turn pro but did not last long Chaplain Nick USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 04:53:06 (CDT) Hi Jacqueline, what a beautiful name, I bet you have the looks to match, so many beautiful ladies came from red hook, I guess it was the water. But I'm surprised your dad never told you that story, maybe they wanted to give the little guys a break and keep it hush, hush. You know how it is, the gov't would have been tearing up red hook looking for the little guys. Then if they found them, they would've been poking needles in them and cutting them open, you know what I mean. To see what made them tick. Red Hook would have never been the same and your dad knew that, so they did the right thing. I heard they worked for Skinny Andy for awhile fixing electronical things in the back room. Andy would go to the city and buy up all this broken stuff at auction, big lots at a time, TV's, Radios, all kinds of stuff. The only reason he got it was to keep the little guy's busy, and of course Andy made a few bucks. I think one of the little guy's went into show buss, he was known for his favorite line, "thee plane boss, thee plane" then with the big bucks he was making, he was able to get the rest of his flight crew to move out to Hollywood, were they fit right in. They also got work in movies, one you must know, "mini me" they also worked for Disney World with Snow White and the 7, you guessed it. I know your kind of young and maybe don't remember, but ask a few of the older red hookers, they'll tell ya, a few midgets lived in the hook, but I bet they don't know where they came from. You would see them every now and then wobbling to work at Skinny's or at the A&P buying things. They never went to Visitation School or Church or PS 30's. They were to smart for us. The one that I met, his name was Bo bo, very intelligent, knew things that were way over my head. But, he would sometimes sit with me on the stoop on his way back from Volpes and we would just chat about our world and other worlds. The most amazing thing to him was the size of all the people in red hook and how they liked to drink beer. He said, they were amazed at all the bars on every corner, just so we didn't have to walk to far to get a beer. He like that idea. He said, that was very smart of us. I told him, we even made these things call refrigerators so we didn't have to leave the house to have a beer. He thought that was really cleaver of us. I don't know if any of them ever got married, but I'm sure they did and they must be running all over Hollywood by now. Like the land of the muchkins, in the Wizard of Oz. Maybe some day they'll come back to red hook. We all had our reasons for leaving, hay, we all may come back too, if we hit the lottery. You take care. And George, I only smoked the best, Martian Red. Chow peole... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, July 06, 2003 at 00:05:32 (CDT) Jackie your funny. My dad was Jackie Dell owner of Gabes and i never remember him telling us that story. Lol you should write stories. Jacqueline Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 20:45:04 (CDT) Hey Jackie, what were you smoking in those days? Some of your stories are just un-believable........... George USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 20:10:11 (CDT) Hi Nick, How did the do, in the Golden Gloves? Did they go on the be pro? Thanks Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 19:10:06 (CDT) do any of you recall i guess it was in the late fourties or early fifties about three Golden Glove boxers from Red Hook their names are Sal Spinelli , Frankie Grillo. Pippi Pinno all from Red Hook Nick Spinelli <spin1938@comcast.net> USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 17:00:23 (CDT) Hi Guy's, Bobby McDonald with the seal story in the Gowanus Canal. Then Molli with the whale getting stuck in the Gowanus. We'll guy's I have one that takes the cake. I think it took place in the 60's, late at night. A spaceship crashed landed in the Gowanus Canal, the four Martians made it out of the space craft just before it sank, but they didn't know how to swim and they were drowning. Luckily for them some guy's from red hook were passing, they saw the Martians splashing around and yelling something. They were coming back from playing a softball game, I think they were from Gabe's Bar. Drunk as skunks they recused the little guy's and took them down to Gabe's Bar to get them a few drinks so they could recover from their ordeal. It was closing time and the little guy's had nowhere to go or no way of contacting there people. One of the regulars from Gabe's took the poor little guy's home for the night because they were broke and he felt rather bad for the little guy's. Story goes, they're still living in red hook somewhere on Conover Street, disguised as midgets. maybe you saw them going up. Oh yah, the space craft is still there, on the bottom of the Gowanus Canal. Chow people..... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 14:19:08 (CDT) to Jackie Murphy great story. john <compack@optonline.net> w. babylon, n.y. USA - Saturday, July 05, 2003 at 12:40:33 (CDT) Hi Herman Yes we are of an old breed. Today if I have the oldies on my grandaughter Shayna would say"Please grandma, that music is so dumb" These kids haven't lived it. Will their music ever be oldies? I don't think so. Their singers come and go, then you never hear of them again, or they are getting killed over drugs or what ever. Our groups are still going strong. We carry all thre memories with us in our hearts. Jackie our growing up in the Hook was the best experience we could ever have. After all these years when we see one another it's like there was never any time away from one another. We all love each other. Why even my kids call Herman Uncle Herman, isn't that right? Today we are getting ready to celebrate another 4th of July. May everbody have a safe and Happy 4th of July. Talk to you soon... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, July 04, 2003 at 06:22:00 (CDT) Hi Red Hook, Little story for the youngins...I was happy. My girlfriend and I were dating for over a year, and so we decided to get married. My parents helped us in every way, my friends encouraged me, and my girlfriend? She was a dream! There was only one thing bothering me, quite a lot, and that was my mother-in-law to be. She was a career woman, smart, but most of all beautiful and sexy, who sometimes flirted with me, which made me feel uncomfortable. One day she called me and asked me to come over to check the wedding invitations. So I went. She was alone, and when I arrived, she whispered to me that soon I was to be married, and she had feelings and desires for me that she couldn't overcome. So before I got married and committed my life to her daughter, she wanted to make love to me just once. What could I say? I was in total shock, and couldn't say a word. So, she said, I'll go to the bedroom, and if you are up for it, just come and get me. I stood there for a moment, and then turned around and went to the front door... I opened it, and stepped out of the house. Her husband was standing outside, and with tears in his eyes, hugged me and said, "We are very happy and pleased, you have passed our little test. We couldn't have asked for a better man for our daughter. Welcome to the family, son". Moral of the story: Always keep your condoms in your car.. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 20:25:00 (CDT) HEY JACKIE give me your address and i will send you a CD ,have a good 4 of july .i am at CAPE CODE NOW doing some strip bass fishing and beering it up for the 4th ,hope evey thing is ok with you ,what do you mean you are waiting for your SS check,are you on dissabilty?we had a good old time in S.I. HAD A PIG ROAST SEEN SOME OLD TIMERS THAT I HAVE NOT SEEN IN 40 YEARS.AND WE ALL WAYS sing when we have some old tunes on and a fue beers ask any old red hooker.LOUISE tell JACKIE how it is . love and peace HERMAN RIVERA HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 19:03:45 (CDT) Hi Matt Sullivan, thanks for getting back to me so fast, that was very nice of you. Yes knew your brothers. We had a few Sullivan's in the area, like Murphy, we're everywhere. Their was also a great fighter by the name of Sullivan, alot of great fighters came from Red Hook, I just wish, some would tell us who they knew that were great fighters from the Hook...I would love to read some of the stories from Red Hookers that knew them. I remember when my dad would take me to the bar w/ him, I would get soda and chips at the bar, in those swivel stools, that got you dizzy from going in circles, and pictures of boxers, in black and white would be hung over the bar, so many in all the different bars in the hook. It was a little before my time, but would love to read stories about them. Boxing was such a big thing back when, I think each bar had their favorits, and I'm sure half of them drank at that bar. So if you have a story, lay it on us. Once it's here in the Guestbook, it will never die. A great piece of Red Hook history needs to live on for the younger one's and all those to follow. Red Hook is coming back slowly, but coming back and one day it'll be looking for it's history. This site would be able to offer those a great deal of info. So tell us you story, we need some good history lessons, don't just keep it in your head, share the wealth with us. I'm sure we all love to here it. Thanks, ...chow. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 18:10:27 (CDT) to jim watson. where on butler st did you live..we lived on smith between butler and baltic.. my sister are lucille, prudence and lorraine abarno.. they are all older than me. we all went to st paul's on warren st. i remember the candy store, i was just a kid, 2 of my sisters now live on long island one in babylon, the other in commack. my cousins lived on the cornor of butler and smith.. annie, prudence,jeanett, connie and frankie silecchia. my uncle owned benny's bar on atlantic ave between henry and hicks. joan abarno <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 14:14:22 (CDT) lived on butler st., 50s, 60s,. remember? marys candy store, bayers ice cream parlor Jim Watson <jimwat41@optonline.net> Patchogue, NY USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 13:43:34 (CDT) born in red hook on lorraine street went to ps 27 then to manual training left ps 27 in 1953 sal zurica <szurica@aol.com> chipley, fl USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 07:38:13 (CDT) Hi jackie yes I have 2 younger brothers Jim and Ed.WE lived in the projects at 30 bush st.I hung out in the point, mostly at the starlite club on Connover and Coffey st.My family moved to 97 coffey st. in 1955 when i was drafted in to the army.I am now 67 how time goes by.matt matt sullivan <sulkel@aol.com> belle harbor, ny USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 07:33:28 (CDT) Mollie, That explains the smell from the Canal all those years. Bob McDonald Lubbock, TX USA - Thursday, July 03, 2003 at 05:16:05 (CDT) Without intending to steal anyone's thunder, I can "one up" the report of the seal in the Gowanus Canal. When I was a toddler, c.1938, a WHALE became stuck in the canal. Once in, it could not turn around to leave. Controversy raged for days; should it be blown up? can anyone make a buck selling whale oil? who had jursidiction and, thereby, owned the whale? Eventually, the poor creature died, and I don't remember how they disposed of it. Mollie Howard (nee Bradley) <MFH423@aol.com> El Paso , TX USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 23:52:06 (CDT) Hi Guy's, speaking of PS 30, I had this one teacher in the 4th grade, by the name of Miss Sullivan, Wow, was she gorgeous, long blond hair and just soooo beautiful. All I did all day was look at her. When she sat on her desk and cross her legs to talk to us, I thought I died and went to haven. Me and my friends would look at each other, like, wow. I was always bringing her something to school. Real brown nose. Apples, Pears, Flowers, Candy Bars, you name it. I had know idea why I was doing all this for. I guess I thought she would marry me or something. I was even the official black board eraser, just so I could be near here. I would tell my mom and dad about her all the time. She even came to my house once, why, I had no idea why. I think I told her my mom wanted to meet her. So she met my mom and dad which was great. Then we had parents and teacher night. My dad never came to any of them, but this time he did. Nice my dad was interested in my education, ya, right, my mother said, he interested in something but I don't think it's your education. They had a small blow out that night, dad never showed interest again. Come on dad aren't you coming to parents and teachers night, I don't think so son, I better stay home, it's safer. But you tell all the teachers I said hi. My mother would reply, ya, right. Then one day she was gone for about a week, I was so upset thinking she maybe sick or something. When she came back she wrote a new name on the black board, "Mrs Griffin" she said, class this is my new name. I got married to Mr. Griffin, so now I have his name. I was so upset, I wouldn't talk to her for some time, then of course, I couldn't stay mad at her too long. Then one day he came to our class to met us, I did not like this guy at all. My first heart breaker. Ms. Farrah was nice. When I came from Visitation she wanted to make me a Captain of the crossing guard, but John Young was up for the position, he was in the school longer, so she called us in her office and said, this was never done before boys, but I'm making you both Captains, you'll be CO-Captains, we loved it. But I couldn't understand why she made me a Captain, I just got there. Then my father sat me down, you were always getting reported by the monitors in Visitation and getting in trouble, that's why we had to get you away from those Nun's before they killed you. Now you cant get in trouble anymore, because your the Captain of the monitors stupid. Made sense to me. Now you're doing the reporting stupid. My mother would jump in, don't call him stupid, he's going to be a doctor. Dad's reply, ya right....I guess they were both almost right, I use to play doctor a lot w/ the girls.lol....the good old schools....chow. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 22:44:22 (CDT) Hi,I remember Miss O'Hara,Mr.Anaster,Mr.King,and dear MissTand of P.S.30'sI graduated in 56 Mirtea Rivera <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, TX. USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 19:17:51 (CDT) Hi Bobby, some story about the seal. He's going to need alot of recovery time, after swimming in the Gawanus Canal, poor thing is right, I'm suprized it made it that far. He must've held his nose all the while. Thanks Bob, great scoop. Matt Sullivan, yes remember Ms O'Hara, now that you posted her name. How about Ms Farrah. She was pretty nice. Matt do you have a brother and where did you live in the Hook? and how old are you, if you don't mind me asking?. Herman, sounds like you make a good CD mix of the oldies, could use a good oldie CD, hent, hent, Guess I'll have to get rid of my 8 track, and step up a little. If you could send me one Herman, it would be great, let me know, what ever it cost, no problem, SS check is in, lol, but let me know if you can do that OK, bike guy, good man. I'll pay you at the reunion, just kidding. The one's at the store just dont get it. I guess that's a sing of getting old, when you look at the CD's in the Music Store and see no one you know but the oldie's, oh well in 20 years, they will be oldies too. Say yoooooo, Chow people.... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 14:15:49 (CDT) Believe it or not: Take a look at today's NY Times (you can read it on line at: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/07/02/nyregion/02SEAL.html). There is a story about a seal that was found in the Gawanus Canal, near the old grain elevator off Henry Street. Poor thing. It will be released into LI Sound once it completes recovery. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 09:36:10 (CDT) talk about tough teachers,any one remember miss O'HARA at p.s.30 late 40s? matty s. matt sullivan <sulkel@aol> belle harbor, ny USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 09:22:24 (CDT) Louis Auletti, hi. I saw your name a few times on this website but got you mixed up w/the other Louie. Your cousin? I think he was older than you, more my age. Anyway, I do remember your sisters well, they were both so pretty. My sister Marge lives in Tampa, Fl and believe it or not, she turned me on to this website. She's in touch with Mike Coughlin who lives in FL too. This is wonderful - keep in touch. Connie (Nucito) Spinelli Freehold, NJ USA - Wednesday, July 02, 2003 at 06:11:20 (CDT) Connie Nucito. I haven't heard that name in years. Coincidently I am sitting here with my two sisters Marianne and Suzanne. They send their regards. How is your sister Margaret? We went to Visitation together. Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY United States - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 23:52:48 (CDT) I remember all those teachers and one more. Anyone remember Mrs. Morris? Boy, was she tough. I also remember that same Halloween drawing every year and Mrs. Hesshion having us sing the music from the opera Pinafore. Wow. Connie (Nucito) Spinelli <cetta4@comcast.net> Freehold, NJ USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 21:19:26 (CDT) YES LOUISE I DID COME DOWN BY BIKE, ON THE WAY HOME RAN INTO A STORM GOT MY ASS ALL WET AND MY BIKE ALL DIRTY,AND I AM GLAD YOU LIKED THE CD,GAVE ONE TO PATTY ALLSO WE WERE PLAYING IT ALL DAY ON THE BOAT SINGING ALONG WITH THE TUNES THE PEOPLE IN THE N.J BOAT YARD WERE THINGING WE ARE NUTS BUT YOU CANT KEEP A RED HOOKER DOWN WITH THE OLDES,AND SOME BEERS TO GO WITH IT ,I WAS DRIVEING PATTYS BOAT ALL DAY ,JUMPED INTO THE RIVER TO SOBER UP AFTER ALL THAT BEER DRINKING IT WAS DAME COLD. LOVE YOU HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY. USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 20:50:53 (CDT) Herman we were really sorry we couldn't make it for the cookout.I would have liked to see Marie and GaeGae again. God Herman R.I.P.? We all have alot of good years ahead of us. I don't know what it is, maybe the water in Red Hook has something to do with it but I must say so my self we all look darn good for our ages. Late 50s and early 60s? So what if we have snow on the roof but we still have a lot of heat in the furnace.lolol. I know Chino told me that you guys had a ball, didn't know you came down by bike. What did I tell you, you still got it!!! Tell Kathleen sorry to hear about the death in her family. The CD is greatttt. I was playing it Sunday and did it take me down Memory Lane. Great music those DooWops. I know George & I used to dance our butts off, the City Walk the Bop the Grind the Slop and the Fish. Ummmm memories are great. You couldn't tell us a thing in those days. We all turned out great and we are still here and Grandparents to boot. Hahaha. I love it. Sorry once again... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 18:21:20 (CDT) WELL GEORGE AND LOUISE ,THE PARTY WENT OFF GREAT ,THE PIG COOKER WORKED GREAT EVERY BODY HAD A GOOD TIME THE PORK WAS SOOOO GOOD,WELL MARIE AND GAY GAY YOU LOOKED GREAT AFTER 40 YEARS NOT SEEING YOU IT WAS WONDERFUL SEEING YOU GUYS TALKING ABOUT THE OLD TIMES DOWN THE HOOK AND THE CYO SAMMY AND CHENO SAYED HELLO TO YOU GUYS AND I WILL CUT MARIE A CD I NEED YOUR ADDRESS SO I CAN SEND IT ,I NOTICE WHEN WE ALL HAVE A FUE BEERS IN US WE START TALKING ABOUT SINGING ON THE CORNERS LIKE WE USED TO I GESS WE CAN START A DOWOP GROUP ITS NOT TO LATE GUYS AND GIRLS ,MARIE YOU USED TO SING PRETTY GOOD IF I REMBER RIGHT SAMMY YOU TO AND CHENO WHY NOT START.A LONG DISTANCE GROUP ON THE COMPUTOR ? JUST KIDING GUYS.WE WILL HAVE TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN SOON BEFORE ITS TO LATE (R.I.P.) LOVE AND PEACE HERMAN herman rivera <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 17:33:34 (CDT) John, yes I have many fond memories of Mrs. Kelly in 1B. She used to take me into the classrooms of the upper grades to read aloud to them and show them what a good reader I was and what a good teacher she was. What she didn't know was that my mother taught me how to read before I even started first grade! Well, what she didn't know didn't hurt her. Also, do you remember the drawing that Mrs. Smithers used to make us draw for Halloween every year ? Right, a black cat sitting on a half moon with a pumpkin on the side! It had to be exactly like everyone else's or else!! I still have nightmares about that one! In later years when she retired from teaching, Mrs. Kelly used to sit in her window, which was on Van Brunt St. and wave hello to us on the way to church. I wonder what she would think of our school system today! Barbara D USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 12:40:44 (CDT) Yo, what do you know Red Hook......Harry, that's so great that you and Jimmy G are still singing today. Better start spraying that throat for the reunion, no excuses.. I remember when everyone was singing and trying to get a group together that would make it to Dick Clark Show, or just make a record. They had this booth in Coney Is, that you could make a real 45 record. Some friends did it and it sounded good too. I guess it was in my high school days at John Jay, meeting new friends and hanging out in Park Slope...We put together a group called the "Eltones" we even had cards made up to pass out.(we were so cool) I guess we thought the business cards would make us famous. What did we know about promoting. We all had favorite spots to sing where we thought we sounded best.... One of those spots was the subway on 9th Street and 7th Ave, before they had subway cops and nut jobs touching the token booth clerks to get a few dollars. We would get a bottle of cheep wine and pass it around and harmonize for hours.....I think we sounded better with a little wine buzz. Another great spot was this school yard on 1st Street bet 6th & 7th Ave. This old trash can was always there so we could start a fire and keep warm on those cold nights and rehearse our songs. We thought we were pretty good too. I'm sure all the groups thought the same way. Funny part about it I think we all sounded basically the same, we were all harmonizing the same songs we would hear on the radio from the masters. They were some very nice times. Some did make it like as we all well know, Harry's group and Jimmy's group and it was just great to see that someone from the hook made it to the big time. It also gave us all hope that we would get there to before we became drunks from drinking all that cheep wine. So we kept on singing........The other day I was at the gym, I was hanging out in the steam room and all of a sudden it came over me to sing, of course noone was in there w/ me, and wow what a great place to sing, I think anyone would sound good in this room. Little did I know you could hear it real well out side in the locker room, and when I came out after singing, Your My Baby Blue and Just To Be With You, the only to songs I remember these days, they were all clapping, the only applause I'll ever get, that's for sure. So people get on singing.....chow. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Tuesday, July 01, 2003 at 01:28:05 (CDT) Now which lucky boy or girl yup with connections will be able to buy the engine.co.204 station and turn it into a residence?Will it be you?!!! C.Brady <steeplechase225> stuart, fl USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 20:26:19 (CDT) Hi Pointers. Someone mentioned Mary the matron at the Pioneer Theater. A few years ago I stopped for coffee at a Roy Rogers here in Staten Island. I heard a commanding voice that sounded familiar. The woman speaking looked like Mary, but I figured if she was about 50 when I was 14, then Mary would have to be about 100 if still alive. Then one of her friends called her Mary. I went over to her and asked if she was the same one. It was. We had a long talk. Last week I saw her walking on a street as I drove by. She is alive and still well and a lot less than 100.I know her age but I cant tell. Ken (Brown Cow) Brown Ken Brown <KPATKEN@CS.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 19:37:43 (CDT) Jim,the music teacher was Mrs. Hession,then miss vignola,the art teacher was Mrs. Smithers JOHN RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 18:36:51 (CDT) John, Yes I remember Mrs. Kelly, Visitation 1B. She said my sister, Carol, had enough tongue to feed the entire family - a real chatterbox. She was right! I remember Mrs. Luzzi, Mrs. Ryan and Mrs. Morissey. They were all terrific. Some had little quirks but then again, who doesn't? I can't remember the names of the music teacher or the Art teacher. The Art teacher was a real doozie! I'm going to catch flak from my brother Michael because I'm the sibling with the good memory (Yeah) It's fun to see some of the names of old friends appear here and see that they remember where they came from. Then again, anyone my age should be grateful they can remember anything at all... Jim Coughlin <teetimejim@hotmail.com> Freehold, NJ USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 17:43:15 (CDT) John your right Mrs.Kelly was funny. I remember if you wore your hair in a ponytail she would pull it and ask you if it was a horses tail.Well now its funny but back then i was scared and embrassed.You can bet i never wore my hair in a ponytail in her class again . Nice memories Thanks Jaqueline (Jackie) Dellaporte <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 16:54:54 (CDT) i think it was 1973 i was on a girls softball team and we used to play against visitation. our team was called the amazons. we had a great time. we used to play at the ballfield near the hamilton ave exit.. our team came from cobble hill. just a memory... joanie USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 16:34:06 (CDT) Anyone out their from P.S.27 graduating class of 1955. John <compack@optonline.net> west babylon, N.Y. USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 07:27:52 (CDT) This may have been posted before,but how many of you had Mrs.Kelly in the 1B at Visitation and do you have stories to share.I remember that one day when someone wet their pants,she made them sit on the radiator,what a wonderful odor in the class the rest of the day.I was in the sixth grade and Mrs Kelly said she wanted to see me about problems she was having with my younger sister.When I went to her class after school,I was told that every time Mrs..Kelly bent over my sister would wolf whistle,when questioned my sister said she did this because the big boys did this to the girls.She said she would stop and she left class that day with a roller coaster set and thanks from Mrs Kelly,to this day my sister can still whistle with the best of them and she is great when hailing a cab. JOHN RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Monday, June 30, 2003 at 05:35:08 (CDT) Hi Joanie, sorry but I do not recognize your sisters names. I too lived on Bergen St. but between Nevins and Bond. Although I lived in St. Agnes parish, I did attend St. Paul's confraternity dances in the early 50s. Don't remember much about them though other than that is where I first heard and danced to Bill Hailey's Rock Around The Clock. Odd the things one remembers. Thanks for your response. Melenie A USA - Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 19:42:04 (CDT) hi melenie.. my sisters went st paul's as did i.. but when they were younger they lived on bergen st. they are in their 50's and my oldest sister is 60.. lucille, prudence and lorraine. they also lived on warren st across from sixes. last name is abarno.. i know my parents went to sixes, when i was kid we all lived on wyckoff st. sixes is still there but has a different name, not sure what is taught there now. i still go back and visit friends and family. joanie abarno <ejh1313@aol.com> USA - Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 14:10:30 (CDT) Hi, My neighborhoods were Boerum Hill and Brooklyn Heights. In the 40s and 50s attended PS 47 on Dean St and on Baltic St. Nathan Hale J.H.S. aka PS 6 or sixes as we called it. Have not seen anyone here representing my neighborhoods but I have enjoyed reading all your posts. Nice site, should be even better a message board. Melenie A USA - Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 09:51:39 (CDT) Hi guys, We are working on a neighborhood bulletin board system to launch in the next couple weeks. Would a few people like to help me test it out? If so, please contact me! Mark USA - Saturday, June 28, 2003 at 06:58:20 (CDT) giselle... i remember a guy named moose.. ed said it sounds familiar.. ed is our age.. he'll be 47 in oct. and i will be the same in dec. not sure when i will be in ny.. danielle will be going to college in the city in sept and i know we will be going to help her settle in.. but if i go sooner i will call you.. right now i'm not working so i do have some free time. joanie <ejh1313@aol.com> USA - Thursday, June 26, 2003 at 19:03:23 (CDT) Hi Lou, Boy, you do have a good memory. Yes I have a brother Lou who did try the priesthood but it wasn't for him. He eventually joined the Post Office and worked his way up until he bacame Postmaster of Staten Island a few years ago. He took early retirement and is now into real estate in Valley Stream where he's lived for many years. For some reason, I don't recall your sisters, but might on sight. We lived on the top floor over Sal's right next door and moved to Degraw Street when our mother passed away in 1957. My brother Pete is also in Staten Island and has many vivid memories and writes under redhookpete. I'll send a note to Lou and tell him to take a look at the pages here. All the best. Ray (Woodsie) Viegas <rv728@aol.com> staten island, New York USA - Wednesday, June 25, 2003 at 06:37:58 (CDT) Woodsie Bobby Auletti was my cousin. Champy was also my cousin. I remember all the names you mentioned. However, I was younger. Did you have a brother Louie who was becomuing a priest? We lived at 318 Van Brunt Sreet. Maybe you remember my sisters. Marianne & Suzanne. I also have an older sister Dolly. We lived on the top floor. Blitstein the pluber had the store. My mother was good friends with your mother. Sure I remember the Amandola's and Jerry Graziano and all the guys you mentioned. Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY United States - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 20:23:18 (CDT) Nice page, keep up the good work! Greetings from Germany, K.P. Kontakte Partnersuche kontakte Dortmund, NRW Germany - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 19:44:55 (CDT) Hi Harry just read your post and you mentioned the Cupids. Well my brother-in-law Raymond sang with them. I grew up with Danny & Nickey who sang with them also. Lenny the lead is gone,Nickey and Ray are also gone. Short wasted lives. I used to go to their practice and remember going with the family to one of their shows at a high school. The young girls were screaming and trying to get on stage. They got cheated just like a lot of the groups in those days. Bad management,it was a shame. About 2 years ago on Staten Island my husband and my self went to an oldies show at some park (Memory lapse haha). My daughter was so happy because the Passions were going to be there. Well lo and behold it was not Jimmy Gallagher and his Passions. We got up I calleb my daughter and said"come and get us now please" what a disappointment. My husband grew up with him, George, I think they called him George the spic. Yes what nicknames we had in those days. Good to hear you still do your singing. Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 16:01:21 (CDT) To Red Hookers,I lived at 484 Columbia St.Went to Visitation on Wednesday for religious instructions when I came out I would stop at Taffy Dick's store for molassus or cinnomon candy.My friends in the building where I lived were Diane Jenkins her brothers Dolores & Lenny(he was Herman's friend)there was Gwen Slater,Phillis Diller,Margie Hilt.Next door to me was Anna Carmichael,her 3 kids Johnny,Stevie,Carl.In the same building was Tommy Pensabeany,Raymond Andersen.In the summer we would play on the stoop.Or ride our bikes to the stadium.Boy can I go on.!!Well Herman I hope your roast pig comes out good have fun in S.I.I know some of Red Hookers will show up......Love ya sis Mirtea Rivera <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, Tx USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 15:49:03 (CDT) Hi Lou Auletti, you've peaked my curiousity with your comments. Is Bobby your cousin or brother? I went to school with him in P.S. 30 and also played softball against him when he played for Gabe's. I remember him having a younger brother, also Lou but am not sure if it's you or your cousin. You mentioned Willie & Dom Scolaro so I must assume you remember Frankie also. We played on the same team with Willie doing all the heckling! I also remember the Mustos that you mention as well as their mother Angie, who passed away only a few months ago. She was close to 90. Do you remember their cousins Louie Musto and Mickey Angeloni? Here are a few more names in my era from my mmemory bank which you may or may not know, but maybe someone else out there will. The Amendola brothers, Andrew, Kingy, Albert (Amo), Sally, Doc, the Ianazzi family, Dom, Didio and Babe, Jo-Jo, Bobby and Al Emmett, Blackie & Red Ianno, Champy Pisano, Nick, Dom, Anna, and all the Bertucci family. Jackie & Harold Redmond, their cousins Billy and Joe, Jackie Forbes, Sharkey Serrapica, The Gallo cousins, Bobby & Angelo, Joe & Mario Susino, Sal Meglio, Dom Intagliata. We lived at 355 Van Brunt, 320 Van Brunt, 110 King Street. I remember many more but that's enough for now. You must also remember Jerry Graziano who was a fixture in the Hook. In any case, I came across some of the things he wrote, about the history of Red Hook a few years ago before he passed on. It lists all the stores in the neighborhood going way back when. I scanned a copy of the 12 pages and would be happy to send it to anyone who wants it as an attachment to an e-mail. Just write me at rv728@aol.com and I'll be happy to send it to you. It's really nice to remember the simple days when life was not so complicated. Regards, Ray (Woodsie) Viegas. (What would it have been without a nickname!!) Ray (Woodsie) Viegas <rv728@aol.com> staten island, New York USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 12:28:46 (CDT) Jackie,yes I'm still singing,but not with "THE ECHOES". I perform 5 nights a week in the local area. Sometimes I put some guys together down here and we perform as "THE ECHOES" at oldies shows and thats where I run into Jimmy G. He's performing with a great group called "THE LEGENDS",made up of guys who sang lead for other groups in the 50's. They are excellent!!.Who knows if Jimmy is interested we'll get together and do a RED HOOK greatest hits ,featuring songs from "THE PASSIONS" ,THE ECHOES and THE CUPIDS". Hello to Tom & Pat D. Tell Nancy about this site. harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com`> Estero, fl USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 09:18:48 (CDT) Waaasss up, Red Hook.... Harry Boyle, do you guy's still sing, at those oldie shows. How about Jimmy Gallager, is he still singing also at the oldie shows too? I hope we get you guys to sing at the reunion, maybe well have Dick Clark as well, hay you never know, I'm sure Howie knows how to reach him. How remembers Murray the K, with the Swinging Sareay, with a blasted from the passed, a great oldie for you. I went to see one of his shows at the Brooklyn Fox. What a day that was. All the groups were there. Stevie Wonder's first show ever, he sang Finger Tips part 1, Every body say yahh, as he was singing, he walked (fell) off the stage. The Four Tops, The Temptations, The Angles, Marvin Gay, The Crystals, Little Anthony and the Imperials, I can't remember the rest, there were so many in one place that day. I'll never forget it, oh yah, Smoky Robertson and the Miracles, Do the monkey, was a hit at the time and we were dancing everywhere, The Monkey, dom de dom de la I, do the monkey, they came out with monkey masks on and had us going wild. Maybe some of you where there, tell me who eles, did a show that day. They had so many, it went on for hours, and you sang and danced all the way home. I remember buying that record, The Monkey, I had this portable 45 record player, held about 50 size D batteries, lasted about a half hour and you needed new batteries, boy did we wear out that record, we were so cool, walking down the block playing the record and dancing all the way, it took three strong guy's one to carry the record player and two guy's to carry the extra batteries, lol. It was always nice to have music when you hung out on those hot summer nights with the girls. Then you would see who had rhyme, or who was shy or who had two left feet. But the girls were always good, we found out they cheated, they use to practiced by day with their friends, so they would be ready at night when the big 45 came around. They would try to make the guy's look very foolish, and they did. They had all kinds of moves, like they were on stage or something. Cheaters, you rehashed, that's not fair. Then the DJ would break out a new record and throw them for a loop. The girls would say, we don't know that one, and the boys would be doing at it, as the girls watched. Great fun hanging out at the stoop. How about those stoops, so of them were like bleachers. We had some great stoops in Red Hook, that's for sure. Chow people...... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Tuesday, June 24, 2003 at 01:22:22 (CDT) Hi again, does anyone know about the slide show at the Post?Tom Sweeney isnt sure of a date so I have been calling there but no one seems to know the date there having it, would love to see this and wouldnt want to miss it . My family lived at 420 Van Brunt St. Dont want to miss this as i am relocating to Fla. Let me know if anyone knows about it thanks Marie Panetta <mamamia24563@aol.com> staten island , ny USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 19:23:26 (CDT) Hi Joann, Pat and I are doing great, no grandkids yet, but Tommy is getting married in Oct.. My brother-in-law Rob,who lives in Kentucy, told me about this site because he saw my family name mentioned . It was my cousin Tommy and we have been in contact(if you read this Tom your son's picture was great, I made a copy thanks) Anyway we always bump into each other in odd ways, this is just one more. See ya. Tom (dunky) dunkerton tom dunkerton <eradunk@aol.com> USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 19:09:45 (CDT) To Giselle: I’m not sure that I know who the delivery guy for the Near East Bakery was but your description almost sounds like a guy nicknamed “Chimper” from the Heights (from the corner of State and Henry I think). I wouldn’t be surprised if he had that job, because he knew just about everybody north of Atlantic Ave. His first name was Jimmy and he had a Spanish last name, but I can’t remember it. He had very straight black hair – always with the bangs straight down. Always walked around with his hands in his jacket pockets. I saw him at Cousin’s bar on Court and Amity in 2000. At the time he was driving a transportation van for senior citizens in the neighborhood – something to do with LICH, I think. He had a cousin (a guy) named Dottie who also hung out in the Heights years ago. How about Carlos Alvarado? Remember him? I think that was his last name and I forget exactly where he lived in the neighborhood -- on Warren somewhere between Court and Henry, I think. We called him “Carlo Wang.” He went with Mary, whose parents owned the Chinese laundry at Court and Warren. What about Chris Conannon from Strong Place (I think). He hung out a lot with Mousie and Gnats. I think he had a brother named “Charlie Tuna” and a sister too. Remember hanging out at “The Center” at 29s in the winter? Mr. Amato was the principal. My sister told me this week that Brenda Beals was her page when she made confirmation at St. Paul’s back in the early 60’s. Tom K. Las Vegas, USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 19:03:23 (CDT) Finally found the Mariann Murphy that I've been looking for.My Thanks to anyone that might of been of some help in my search.........Thanks again, George Mc cafferty, Jr. George c cafferty, jr. <Georgesmanyhats@aol.com> Port Jeffersn Station, NY USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 18:30:56 (CDT) HAY( big sister) how the hell did you find this site i for got to tell you about it,whats up i am going down to S.I. to cook a pig down at the coast guard base on friday just over the bridge i told some of the hookers to come, this is a big shing ding. the pig possible will be done by 6pm food all day band allso my son inlaw came up state to get my home maked cooker,so whats up big sister have not talk to you in some time. LOVE YA YOUR BROTHER HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, N.Y. USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 17:48:01 (CDT) To Michelle Castagna You have a great memory. My mom's name was Mary and my dog was Mark. You were very young when we lived at 90 Pioneer. I remember your mother and father. I remember when your father bought a new car. It was gold. It was one of the first to have front wheel drive. He was so proud of it. Your mother was the only woman I knew who would get all dressed up to throw out the garbage. How is your brother Richie? We used to call him Weemo. Your brother Carmine De Crecenzo and I used to hang out some nights and laugh all night. It was great to hear from you. Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY United States - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 17:00:25 (CDT) Hey you hookers anyone go to P.S.30 graduated in 52 I'm Cookie Hermen's big sister,grew up in Red Hook Gowanus Projects Remember Jimmy Hunt,Anthony Pell,Mary& Eliabeth Jiminez,Raymond Andersen,I left in 57 Mirtea Rivera <cookie_rivera@yahoo.com> Amarillo, Tx USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 15:16:34 (CDT) Hi Louie, It was nice to see you on the Red Hook site. I remember you and your family. We lived on 96 Pioneer Street, if you are the same Louie you lived a few doors away. I remember your mom well, her name was Mary. She and my mom were friends. If I'm not mistaken you also had a dog by the name of Mark, who I loved! It was great to see you on line and thanks for adding to all the great memories. Regards, Michele Michele (Castagna) Keeler <dkmk19@aol.com> Hazlet, NJ USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 14:45:32 (CDT) hey you Red Hookers are any of you involved in the Cursillo Movement let me know Nick chaplain Nick USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 14:11:10 (CDT) Was that candy store between Wolcott and Dikeman, across the street from Volpe's Drug Store? If so, did she sell to Maybelle and Isabelle, the two sisters who owned and ran the store during most of the 60s? They lived on Dikeman Street, between Richard and Van Brunt. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 13:10:12 (CDT) Hi to all Red Hook's, We lived in the Red Hood Project from 1939 till 1951. we lived on 85 Lorraine St. I was called tootsie I had 4 brothers and 2 sisters. we all went to PS27 I married my boyfriend Joe DeFrancesco who also lived next door to us. My mom had a Candy Store in the point on Richards St Her name was Anna. We had great times in the projects Had manny manny friends Well I hope this brings back some memmories thats all for now. Mary DeFrancesco <mary1934jo@cfl.rr.com> Cocco, Fl USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 11:34:51 (CDT) Looking for info on what church/club that may have sent their teenagers in the 50's to Camp Pinebrook in the Poconos of Pa. Especially looking for an Al Anderson from Brooklyn, 1952. Thanks Dotty <dotb@adelphia.net> Stuarts Draft, Va USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 06:24:42 (CDT) Just found this site and thinks its great. It brings back alot of memories. I went to p.s.27 and graduated in 1955. Some of my classmates were Fred harris, Virginia Sottile,Betty Kohl, Vincent Giannettino, Ruby York, Angel Alverez Helen Sojak, Josephine LaRocca, Steve Devine, Anthony Palettino, Henry Paulis I got those names out of my graduation book. Hope everyone is doing well. John John Randazzo <Compack@optonline.net> west babylon, n.y. USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 06:09:41 (CDT) hey louie auletti, how the hell are you. haven t seen you in years. about six years ago terry rush had a party. invited a lot of friends, including, andrew, louey guisto, i think sonny. tana and of course his brother eddie. many more but just can t remember. just to let you know i m planning a redhook reunion for the first weekend in june of 2004 in orlando. going there next weekend to get some more info. seems like their is a lot of interest so far will let everyone know in about 10 days. take care louie talk to you soon howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral , fl USA - Monday, June 23, 2003 at 05:27:54 (CDT) Hi Mary, Not only do I remember you and all the names you mentioned but you and Gail Dougherty were the smartest. A funny story about Gail. A long time ago I lived in Staten Island. My son went to Staten Island Academy. When I went to an open school night they had all the desks tagged with the names of the kids. One desk read Dougherty. When the little girl came in she looked just like Gail. Blonde hair and glasses. When I turned around there was Gail. She said she purposely went to the open school night to see if Andrew Auletti was my son. She lived in Staten Island and was a involved in mid-wifeing (if there is such a word). It was great hearing from you. I hope life has treated you well. I have four kids two grown up and two little ones ages 5 and 11. I have lived in Manhattan for the past thirty years. Life has been good. Stay well. Louis Auletti Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY United States - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 21:17:16 (CDT) Louie Auletti I remember the name my dad was Jackie Dell.He owned Gabes bar. Thanks for the memories. Jacqueline <jfras154@aol.com> USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 20:24:42 (CDT) Hey, Danny Sheehan: if you read this, give me a call. Cecile Thurman cecile thurman <bct209> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 19:46:18 (CDT) Hi Tommy Dunkerton... How are you, and how is Pat??? I hope you are doing well. I love this site, my daughter Kelly told me about it - isn't it great. I try to come in and read messages as often as I can... Its amazing that no one from our area seems to write in. Hopefully that will change. Are you grandparents yet by the way? I'm not. Take care. Joanne Joanne Clemente <Brooklyn31NY@earthlink.net> Keyport, NJ USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 17:27:06 (CDT) TO TOMMY KENNEDY IT FUNNY YOU MENTIONED CHARLIE & GEORGIE GARCIA. THEY WERE FRIENDS OF BOBBY BONILLA, BUT I REMEMBER THEM WELL. THE NAME EVA DIORIO, DID SHE GO OUT WITH ONE OF THE NAHAZ FROM PACIFIC WHICH THAT PART OF PACIFIC ST. DOESN'T EXIST ANY MORE. HOSPITAL MADE A PARK OUT OF IT. GEORGIE KIRSHY SOUNDS FAMILIAR, WAS HE SHORT AND A LITTLE STOCKY AROUND 47YRS OLD. I THINK I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH HIM. A VERY JOLLY TYPE OF GUY.YOU SAID YOU HUNG AROUND ATLANTIC AVE. DO YOU REMEMBER A GUY THAT DID THE DELIVERY FOR THE NEAR EAST BAKERY ON ATLANTIC AVE. NOT SURE OF HIS FIRST NAME. LAST WAS FERNANDEZ SHORT EYE A LIT CHINKIE LOOKING. VERY FUNNY GUY. HE WENT OUT WITH EVEYLN FUMERO FROM BALTIC AND HENRY. WE USE TO CALL HIM KOCHIE. FAMILY HAD A HOUSE ON I THINK CLINTON AND STATE CORNER HOME. YOU MUST OF SEEN ME ON BALTIC ST. I HAD A DOG A SHEPARD I HAD LONG HAIR. FRIENDS ALWAYS SAID I DIDN'T LOOK SPANISH. LONG BROWN HAIR. I SAT ON MY STOOP AT 173 BALTIC ACROSS FROM THE SIDE ENTRANCE TO 29 SCHOOL. MY MERCEDES WAS ALWAY ON THE STOOP SMOKING. I LIVED IN THE GARDEN APARTMENT. GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 17:07:38 (CDT) jackie murphy;my sister helen &her husband louie metcalf, said to say hello. hope everything is good by you.later johnny c. johncleary <johncleary44> westbabylon, ny USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 16:36:48 (CDT) this is for eileencouglin. i gave my sister marilynn your e mail address,she said she would give it to margret. by the way ,she told me that margret did go into the convent.laterjohnny c. johncleary <johncleary44> westbabylon, ny USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 16:32:46 (CDT) HELLO LOUIE AULETTI-WAS GOOD TO READ YOUR E-MAIL ON THIS SITE.YOU WERE IN MY CLASS IN VISITATION,ALONG WITH NICKY DIMARCO,ORRY BAFFI,MIKE DEFELICE,GERARD MCKEE(GOD REST HIS SOUL)CHARLES AMBERY,JOE FISCHER,BILLY YOUNG,ETC.SOME OF THE GIRLS WERE ANGELA GRECO,MARGARET NUCITO,CONNIE BENEDETTO,GRACE CORRADO,ANN DRIVER,GAIL DOUGHERTY,ROSALIE CONTESSA(CASPAR THE BARBER'S DAUGHTER)-DO THESE NAMES SOUND FAMILIAR TO YOU?THE"ROCK AND ROOT"ICE CREAM STORE WAS OWNED BY CARMINE D'S FAMILY WASN'T IT?HEARING ALL THE NAMES AND FAMILIAR STORES THAT WE ALL REMEMBER HAS BEEN WONDERFUL AND I HOPE THAT YOU AND YOUR FAMILY ARE DOING WELL.BEST REGARDS,MARY SHEEHAN RIVERA MARY SHEEHAN RIVERA <MARY RIVERA 84@AOL.COM> WEST HURLEY, N.Y. USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 14:28:08 (CDT) To Giselle and Joan: Brenda Beals probably wouldn’t remember me -- I was in her older sister Barbara’s class in St. Paul’s (graduated 1966). As for the Diorios, Eva was closest in age to me, then Joey, then Ethel. I knew their parents pretty well too -- Tony and Lorraine. I don’t remember Joanie Mazella but from Wyckoff St. I knew the Giovanniellos -- Rocco, Lisa and Diane; Ron and Artie Coury, Tommy Zaralban, and the Jacksons (there were 10 kids in that family – I’ve run into Eddie on a few visits back to the neighborhood). Ron and Artie Coury are living in Vegas and Rocco comes out to visit all the time. Around 1969, I started hanging out with guys from more toward Atlantic Ave., like Ronnie Coury, Georgie Kirshy (his uncle Mike owned the luncheonette on Henry St. across from the Congress Nursing Home), Johnny Metres, Ronnie Hassen, Joe Shaia, Bobby Sahadi and Joe Bush. Most of us went to Brooklyn Tech together and I still see, or communicate with, just about all of them. Now, here’s a few more names I remember from St. Peter’s parish, although I’m starting to be afraid to ask – it’s like 50 percent of the population died back there. How about Charlie and Georgie Garcia? The Toscanos from Congress St.? The Munks? The Buckleys? Also, I hear from Mike Sehested every so often. Remember him? He went with Debbie Patane (from Warren between Henry and Clinton)in the early ‘70s. Mike and I also played in a band together in the early ‘70s. He played bass guitar, I played organ, Peter O’Shea (from Clinton and Amity) was lead guitarist, Richie Habib (Amity St.) was drummer and Peter Lauro (Baltic and Court) was lead singer. As far as what I looked like back in the neigborhood, I was about 6’3”, with light brown hair and either fat or skinny -- rarely in-between (although right now I’m in-between). But I was thin when I left in ’75. A lot of people seem to remember the white Firebird I drove back then. I sued to hang out at Scott Collission alot, with Sal and Pete Monaco and go to the drag races on 1st Ave., along the docks. I’ve never scanned any of my old photos, but I’ll see if I can find a decent one of me and email it to you. Maybe that will jar your memory. Oh, and whenever I'm back in B’klyn, I ALWAYS stop into Sam’s on Court St. for pizza and to say hi to Louie and Mario. That place is an institution. Tom K. Lost Wages, NV USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 13:02:25 (CDT) JOANIE YOU HAVE A GOOD MEMORY. WHEN I THINK BACK YOUR RIGHT I DID GO SEE YOU AFTER YOU HAD YOUR BABY ON 7TH AVE. IN 1974, BUT I THOUGHT I WENT WITH DOREEN. DO YOU REMEMBER MOOSE, HE WENT TO SAINT PAULS TOO. HE DATED MY COUSIN YVETTE. IM SURE THATS NOT HIS REAL NAME. HE LIVED I THINK ON BERGEN ST. BETWEEN SMITH AND HOYT. BLONDE LIKE AN AFRO, BLUE EYES, VERY LIGHT SKIN. TALL, OH HIS FIRST NAME WAS GEORGE. I THINK HIS LAST NAME WAS LAMOOSE OR SOMETHING LIKE THAT. ASK EDDIE MAYBE HE REMEMBERS HIM. WAS EDDIE OUR AGE OR WAS HE OLDER THEN US? GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 09:08:58 (CDT) hi giselle, brenda beals was a year ahead of us at bay ridge. yes my dad was strick..not sure when i will be in to bklyn, but i will call you.. my son eddie was here yesterday, i remember you and richie came to see me when eddie jr was a new born. we were living on 7th ave. i think that was the last time i saw you.. eddie looks like both me and ed.. danielle is all ed, and joe is like the both of us. danielle is going to school in ny in sept. she's going to the school of visual arts. it's funny. the kids weren't raised there but that is where they want to be. joe is still in high school. natalie is the only one i have kept in touch with over the years, and now you.. . yes i remember bobby. i also remember tommy lee. he had red hair didn't he, and james gladen. i met them thru you. joanie <ejh1313@aol.com> USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 08:18:31 (CDT) HI TK, HOW ARE YOU AND MARYELLEN. I GOT A KICK OUT OF SEEING YOUR NOTES ON LINE. I ALREADY GOT AN EMAIL FROM SOMEONE WHO RECOGNIZED THE NAME AND WENT TO HIGH SCHOOL WITH MY BROTHER JOHN. HOPE TO HERE FROM YOU. I'LL LET MY SISTER MARION KNOW ABOUT THIS CHANCE MEETING. TOM DUNKERTON TOM DUNKERTON <ERADUNK@AOL.COM> USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 08:18:07 (CDT) Louis, you hit the nail right on the head, you bring back those summer nights so well. Pier 39, foot of Coffee St. Think it's gone now. Everyone remembers that place. Just across from the pier was an empty lot where we all went swimming, with a wood plank as a diving board, a grease wooden ladder to get back up. It seemed like we were always down there. We would swim across to the pier and at the end of the pier in the middle underneath pier 39, we would make our way passed the piling (all full of grease) there was a ladder leading up to a trap door that would take you inside this office. You had to be very careful noone was around. Like Navy Seals, we would slide up this ladder and into this office which had a door that lead you into the Warehouse, which was sometimes empty and sometimes full with all kinds of goodies. But you had to be real quite when it was full or even half full, that's when they had a guard, we never knew where he was, so some of the girls would go to the front of the warehouse and bang on the door. He would come to answer and then we would get the signal that he was in the front, that's when we slide up to the office and entered the warehouse. My girls would ask to use the phone or if he had a lite or just keep him talking, something just so they would keep him in the front for awhile as we went looking for goodies. Everything in those days were in brown cardboard boxes with those yellow plastic bands around them. The warehouse was huge, from front to back, so the guard never knew we were in there. We would grab as many boxes as we could and throw them into the water from one of the side doors facing the empty lot, where more of us were to swim the boxes over to the ladder or to bring them around by the rocks at the end of the vacant lot, if the current wasn't too fast. Then we would close the side doors and down the ladder with the trap door and swim back to help with our find. Sometimes we would find toys, other boxes would have shirts, but this one box that was real heavy had a real treasure, Rolex Watches, but what did we know about Rolex in those days. A watch was a watch, if it was water proof, it was a good watch. There must have been about 50 of them. We all had on our new watches and maybe kept another one to give Dad or your brother. The rest went to Skinny Andy along w/ the toys and the shirts. Andy ripped us off as he always did but we didn't care, what did we know. Sometimes he would pay us in fireworks, that was better then money. He asked us to go back and see if we could get more and we did go back, but this time when we were throwing the boxes out of the warehouse a Police boat just happen to be passing and saw what we were doing. The boat turned and the serene came on, we were bagged, now we had to get away. We could have hidden under the pier, but that didn't sound good at the time. So we decided to go out the front door of the warehouse, now we could hear the police cars coming also, so we jumped a few fences and made it around the corner, across from White Rock. We knew we couldn't run down that long block the police cars were ready to turn the corner and would have seen us running and it would have been all over. As soon as we turned the corner we took out our pennies and started pitching pennies against the wall, like we were there for awhile. The two police cars came zooming around the corner and yelled out at us. Hay, you kids see any body come running passed here? Our hearts were pounding, Ya, some guys just ran into white rock soda, they were running fast too. Thanks kids, remember no gambling. OK officer, but they're only pennies, OK, then, thanks. We stayed there pitching as we watched police cars zooming all over the place. Then when things got a little quite we went and hung out on someone's doorway. It was a close one. We made it back to Skinny's, he said, I saw all the cop cars and thought you guy's all got arrested. Those crazy day's of summer. Chow Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, June 22, 2003 at 01:30:20 (CDT) The Bakery on Van Brunt Street was Cullens. Larson's was near the projects. Louis Auletti USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 21:32:23 (CDT) I remember Dominick Scolara and Willy. The candy store was originally owned By Mary Scolara. As a matter of fact when I was a kid she gave me a box of Bazooka when I had the measles and as a result had to get three teeth pulled. Her sister wa Francis. Who we would refer to as "Francis 300" since she lived at 300 Van Brunt Street. We lived at 318 Van Brunt Street. I had three sisters Marianne, Suzanne and Dolly. Marianne married "Sketty" Jimmy Sichenzia. My cousin was "Chico". Other names I remember Joe and Louie Cioffi, Joey Palladino, Mussie, and a bunch of others. I remember the night that Perky was killed in the projects. There was always gang fights. Johny Castagna, Fortunata, Comando's Pool Room. I usually get mistaken for my cousin Louie Auletti. He lived on Richmond Street. My closest friends growing up in the hook were Sonny Cibella, Andrew Della Gatta, Nicky DiMarco, Three Cabello brothers from Verona Street Jackie, Georgie and Frankie. Brother Musto, Sister Musto, Goo Goo. It seems like everyone had nick names. Neil Callahan, Dennis WEbber, Charlie Ambery, Carmine and Joey De Cresenzo.. I could go on and on. I think I'm a Red Hook expert. My sisters goof on me sometimes. They think I'm stuck in a time warp when we talk about Red Hook. The summer nights, which always seem hotter than anywhere else in the world, are my fondest memories. Everyone on Van Brunt Street would sit outside. Me and my sister would always dread if anyone wanted Pizza or lemon Ice. That would mean we would have to go to everyone on the block to ask them if they wanted any. We would have to walk to Gamberdella's or Pop's Pizza which was all the way down on Van Brunt Street near President Street.My uncle Murphy was the neighborhood bookie along with Joe Ambers. There was the Joe Berra Club on Van Brunt Street and about a million Baffi's. Myers Candy Store, where Mr. Myers would hawk you to sr=ee if you were staeling any comic books. Willums Ice Cream Parlor, where you sometimes had to plead to be allowed to come in if you screwed up, the CYO, Ms. Wolff, Mike's Ice Cream Parlor, which was upscale from Willums, Eddie's Fruit Store, Joe the Buthcher, Knotty Pine, Pimpernellies etc. Joe Watts. I told you I'm an expert. I have to admit I get charged up talking about Red Hook. Thanks for the opportunity to share some great memories. Louis Auletti <loliver@a-taylor.com> New York, NY USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 21:18:23 (CDT) FROM GISELLE BAFFI TO JOANIE ABARNO BRENDA BEALS NAME SOUNDS FAMILIAR, DID SHE GO TO BAY RIDGE WITH US? WHO DID SHE DATE? YOU THINK I KNEW HER? JOANIE I DIDN'T REALIZE YOU REMEMBERED MY COUSIN BOBBY BONILLA. HE DIED A FEW YEARS AGO. I KNOW HE LEFT THE NEIGHBORHOOD YEARS AGO. AND CAME BACK FOR AWHILE, STOOD CLEAN, THEN STARTED DOING DRUGS AGAIN AND I BELIEVE WENT BACK TO I THINK CALIF. I WASN'T CLOSE TO HIM AS I GOT OLDER. IT WAS TO A POINT IF I DID SEE HIM IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD I WOULD JUST KEEP WALKING. WHEN ARE YOU COMING INTO BKLYN. I THINK THE LAST TIME I SAW YOU WAS IN 1974, WHEN WE GRADUATED. YOU WERE SO PRETTY WITH YOUR LONG BLONDE HAIR. DO YOUR KIDS LOOK LIKE YOU OR EDDIE? MY SON IS ALL BAFFI, LOOKS LIKE HIS DAD. I REMEMBER YOUR DAD BEING REAL STRICK WITH YOU. GISELLE BAFFI <HIPNOTICSPECTER@MSN.COM> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 17:35:40 (CDT) to tommy and giselle i knew eddie betancourt. he and i went to st pauls. new edgar too. i think there was a girl name helen who lived on warren bet smith and court too, had an older sister. she went to bay ridge hs.. giselle i remember your cousing peewee and bobby, i didn't know that bobby died. i haven't heard from doreen in awhile. the last time i was in bklyn, we went to sams on court st for pizza.. pizza is still good. joanie abarno <ejh1313@aol.com> USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 16:20:03 (CDT) Still looking for My Friend Mariann Murphy, from Visitation of the B.V.M. class of 1963 George Mc Cafferty, Jr. Port Jefferson Station, NY USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 16:17:55 (CDT) TO: TOMMY KENNEDY FROM: GISELLE BAFFI RORY DIED MANY YEARS AGO. HE WAS I BELIEVE RELATED TO THE BERRY FAMILY OR THE FAMILY WERE GOOD FRIENDS. DIED OF DRUGS. OH, BY THE WAY YOU WERE RIGHT AND SMART FOR STAYING AWAY FROM VERANDAH PARK. MY MOM DIDN'T LIKE ME GOING TO THAT PARK. THE RORY I'M THINKING OF AT ONE TIME LIVED AT 201 BALTIC ST. BETWEEN CLINTON AND HENRY. THAT WAS MY AUNT CARMEN GONZALES HOUSE. BOBBY AND PEEWEE LIVED THERE ALONG WITH OUR COUSIN YVETTE AND DOREEN BONILLA. I THINK RORY MIGHT HAVE LIVED IN THE TOWERS AT ONE TIME TOO. IT'S FUNNY HOW YOU ASKED ABOUT CATHY VEETS. I WAS GOING TO ASK YOU IF YOU REMEMBER HER. I JUST FOUND OUT THIS PAST MONDAY FROM JOSEPH CARAVAGILO THAT SHE WAS KILLED OR BEAT TO DEATH SOMETHING LIKE THAT. SHE WAS OLDER THAN ME. I THINK SHE WENT TO SAINT PETERS WITH PEEWEE SO THATS HOW I REMEMBER HER. SHE WAS VERY PRETTY THIN GIRL. WAS ALWAYS NICE TO ME AS A KID. I'M NOT SURPRISED AS TO HOW SHE DIED, IF IN DEED IF THATS WHAT HAPPENED. SHE WAS ON PILLS IN THE LATE 60'S. EDDIE BETANCOURT, YES I DO REMEMBER HIM. I BELIEVE HE DATED OR MARRIED ONE OF THE O'TOOLE SISTERS. VERY PRETTY GIRL FROM COURT BETWEEN WARREN AND BALTIC. HIS BROTHER EDGAR OR HIS HALF BROTHER I THINK I DO REMEMBER HIM. HIM AND HIS BROTHER TO ME WERE LIKE NIGHT AND DAY. FRANKIE SULSONA AND MIKE I THOUGHT THEY LIVE ON THOMPKINS PLACE BETWEEN DEGRAW AND KANE ST. HAVEN'T SEEN THEM SINCE THE LATE 60'S. I BELIEVE THAT MIKE DATED THE SHANKS SISTER. DAVID GONZALES I BELIEVE I REMEMBER THIS FAMILY. BIG SPANISH FAMILY, LIVED ON BALTIC BETWEEN HENRY AND HICKS. HAD A BROTHER MY AGE 47 DEAN GOOD BALL PLAYER DARK SKIN JUST LIKE DAVID. SISTERS WERE MARY, CARMEN, CAN'T THINK OF THE OTHER NAMES. BUT HE DIED OF DRUGS ALONG TIME AGO. VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH I THINKS IT A COUSIN OF HIS. YOU MIGHT REMEMBER HER, EVEYLN FUMERO AT THE TIME. SPANISH GIRL WENT TO SAINT PETERS SHE LIVED IN THE HOUSE OVER DAISY CANDY STORE. ON BALTIC CORNER OF HENRY ST. LONG DARK HAIR, HER MOM WAS JUDY VERY INTO THE CHURCH. I HUNG OUT WITH HER A LOT AS A KID, SHE WAS LIKE MY BIG SISTER. OH, JUST SO YOU KNOW I WAS NOT RELATED TO DAVID. I HAVE NO BROTHERS OR SISTER. I WAS AN ONLY CHILD, MY MOM WAS VERY STRICT AND WATCHED ME. SHE ALWAYS SAT ON THE STOOP SMOKING. I KNOW YOUR NAME BUT I JUST CAN'T PUT THE FACE WITH THE NAME. I HUNG AROUND WITH A LOT OF PEOPLE GROWING UP. I NEVER DID DRUGS, DIDN'T RUN AROUND. DIDN'T DATE A LOT. EVEN THOUGH A LOT OF THESE NAMES THAT WE TALK ABOUT SOUNDS LIKE I MIGHT HAVE BEEN OUT THERE, BELIEVE I WASN'T. I WAS WATCHED BY MY MOM. EVEN MY DAD BEFORE THEY WERE DIVORCED. MY DADS NAME WAS LOUIE GONZALES. PEEWEE MOTHER AND MY DAD WERE BROTHER AND SISTER. MY COUSIN BOBBY WAS CRAZY BUT HE NEVER LET ANY OF HIS FRIENDS EVER GO NEAR ME OR LET THEM DATE ME. GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 13:38:19 (CDT) to tommy k. hi, yes i knew the diorio's. i went to st pauls with ethel. aslo knew brenda beals. i graduated st paul's in 1970. i used to hang out at 1s 293. i played a lot of handball in those days. i married eddie hernandez who went to 293's. he joined the army and after 22yrs we settled here in delaware. i go bklyn every chance i get. my oldest son lives on bergen st..did you know joani mazzela. she lived on wycloff in the apartments. i went to st pauls reunion a couple of ys ago.. not sure if i knew you. i had long blonde hair. do you get back to the old neighbood. i miss it at times. joan abarno <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 12:59:07 (CDT) I knew most of the people who hung out in Verandah Park in the late ‘60s, but I didn’t go in there much because the drug use was so rampant. Every so often the cops would do a surprise raid and I didn’t want to go along for a ride to the 76th Precinct, if ya know what I mean. I don’t remember Ginny or Gladden, but Eddie Horse rings a bell -- that's an intersting nick-name. I did know the Shank brothers though – they had a sister named Frieda right? The last time I saw those two was about 30 years ago in Warwick, NY. They were in a reform school or something up there. I just happened to be driving through and there they were, hanging out in the streets of Warwick. The Shank boys were nice kids, but always seemed to be on the edge of the law. What about that kid, Rory? What ever happened to him? And how about Cathy Veets (sp?) from the Warren St. towers? I often wonder what happened to her. I also wonder if you knew Eddie Betancourt from Warren between Court and Smith. I was friends with his brother Edgar when we were little kids. Drug abuse was epidemic in that neighborhood from the ‘60s right through when I left in ’75. It was like you couldn’t leave your house for 10 minutes without being burglarized. I came back for a visit in 1976 and there were 12-year-old kids in the neighborhood, strung out on junk. I guess that’s all history now. Did you know Frankie Sulsona, from Warren between Court and Clinton? I knew him and his brother Mike. I hear Mike became an award-winning playwright. By the way, do you have a brother named David or do you remember a skinny kid named David Gonzales from the neighborhood? TK Las Vegas, USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 12:19:45 (CDT) I FORGOT THAT TOMMY LEE HAD A BROTHER. THANKS FOR REFRESHING MY MEMORY. THAT BLONDE THAT YOU WERE TALKING ABOUT, WAS SHE TALL AND VERY PRETTY? I THINK SHE WAS POLISH, MOTHER DID MAINTENANCE AT TOWERS? ALL THE GUYS USE TO EYE HER UP AND DOWN, IF MY MEMORY IS CORRECT. DID YOU HANG OUT IN VERANDAH PARK, ALSO CALLED COBBLE HILL. I USE TO GO THERE WITH FRIENDS. FRIENDS @ THAT TIME I THINK WAS A GUY NAMED GINNY, HE LIVED IN BKLYN HEIGHTS. EDDIE HORSE, HE WAS KILLED RIGHT IN FRONT OF ME, FRONT OF MY HOME ON BALTIC. JAMES GLADDEN, HE WENT TO SAINT PAULS. HE WAS BLACK AND IRISH. I STILL SEE HIM PLAYING BALL AT COLUMBIA PARK. VERANDAH PARK HAD A LOT OF GROUP OF PEOPLE THERE. DO YOU REMEMBER SHANK BROTHERS THEY WERE WHO LIVED IN THE TOWERS.PHILIP SHANK, DEAD, DIED IN JAIL. I HAVE SO MANY PICTURES AT HOME FROM THE OLD NEIGHBERHOOD AND SO MANY GOOD AND BAD MEMORIES. THANKS FOR HELPING ME REMEMBER. GISELLE BAFFI <HIPNOTICSPECTER@MSN.COM> BKLYN, NY USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 06:26:40 (CDT) Hi: Please tell Joe Radio and Frankie J. I said hello. I'm not sure Frankie will remember me. They say when you leave a place, your memories freeze in time and life goes on for the ones who stay. So I doubt everyone I've mentioned will remember me. I knew Tommy Lee's brother Mike. How about Seadog from the Towers? Remember him? His name was John Russo and he had a brother, Frankie, who hung out in Flatbush most of the time. Tell Joe Caravaglio I said hello. We went to St. Paul's together. Last I heard, he was living in Staten Island. After thinking about it a little more, I think the blonde (or streaked) girl I was talking about was named Joanne. No, I didn't have a brother. I have a sister, though, who hung out at Willy's candy store on Warren and Henry in the '60s. How about Louie, Rigel and Alphonso Diaz? Remember them? They lived on Clinton between Warren and Verandah. Joe Caravaglio was good friends with Rigel way-back-when. TK Las Vegas, NV USA - Saturday, June 21, 2003 at 00:01:29 (CDT) TO: TOMMY KENNEDY, LAS VEGAS, NV USA FROM: GISELLE BAFFI TOMMY I SEE FRANKIE JULIANO EVERYDAY OF MY LIFE HERE. I KNOW HIS SISTER, I DON'T HANG OUT WITH HER ANY MORE. I DID WHEN WE WERE IN OUR TEENS. AS FOR JOE RADIO I AM STILL GOOD FRIENDS WITH HIM, AND HE STILL KEEPS IN TOUCH WITH THERESA. I USE TO BE JOE RADIO NEIGHBOR WHEN I HAD MY CONDO ON CARROLL ST BETWEEN COLUMBIA AND VAN BRUNT ST. I LIVED THERE FROM 1989-AROUND 1996 AND THATS WHERE HE STILL LIVES. HE STILL LIVES WITH HIS MOM HIS DAD DIED. BERRY FAMILY THAT IM TALKING ABOUT IS THE SAME ON THAT YOU ARE TALKING ABOUT. CASEY LIVED ON AND OFF WITH HER DAD IN THE BALTIC TOWERS. CHRIS DIED YEARS AGO. I REMEMBER HE HONG OUT ALOT WITH BOBBY BONILLA IN THOSE DAYS. IM SURE THEY WERE NO GOOD TOGETHER. CHRIS WAS SO GOOD LOOKING TO ALL THE GIRLS. THIS GIRL WHO HAD A BROKEN LEG AND NAME I THINK YOU SAID WAS CONNIE. I BELIEVE SHE WOULD GO TO THE TOWERS TO VISIT HER FAMILY MODICA'S. SHE LIVED ON BALTIC ST. BETWEEN COURT AND HENRY ST. SHE AND HER SISTER JENNY WENT TO SAINT PAULS SCHOOL. YOU SAID BLONDE HAIR, DO YOU MEAN SHE HAD BLONDE STREAKS? WITH LONG HAIR? YOUR NAME SOUNDS VERY FAMILIAR DID YOU HAVE A BROTHER WHO HUNG OUT WITH GEORGIE AJAMI HE WENT TO CHIEF SCHOOL. IM LIVING ACROSS THE STREET NOW WHERE THE COZZO'S USE TO LIVE. DO YOU REMEMBER JO-ANN, CHRIS AND MICHAEL COZZO. MICHAEL DIED, THEIR FATHER IS MY GODFATHER. MIGHT BE HARD TO PICTURE WHERE I LIVE. WHEN YOU WERE IN BROOKLYN MY HOUSE DID NOT EXIST, IT WAS PART OF A LOT. DO YOU REMEMBER LINDA CLARK, SHE LIVED ON CLINTON AND UNION, ANOTHER BIG IRISH FAMILY. SHE HUNG OUT WITH ME ON BALTIC IN THE 70'S. YOU MENTIONED STEVIE BEAR I REMEMBER HIM, HE DATED A GIRL I THINK NAMED CAROL IN THE EARLY OR LATE 60'S. MY DAD DATED HIS SISTER AND LIVED WITH HER AROUND LATE 60'S THAT WAS SHORT LIVED. PARENTS WERE DIVORCING @ THAT TIME. WHEN I LIVED ON BALTIC I HAD A GERMAN SHEPPARD DOG. I HAD LONG BROWN HAIR. IN THE EARLY 70'S I HUNG OUT WITH MARIE BARON, GEORGE MOOSE HE WENT TO SAINT PAULS. BEAN, WHO LIVED ON HENRY ST. I GUESS I WAS LIKE SHIT ALL OVER THE PLACE. HOPE IM NOT CONFUSING YOU, ITS BEEN SO LONG NOT SURE OF ALL THE DATES. REMEMBER TOMMY LEE LIVED IN BALTIC TOWERS RED HAIR. HOW ABOUT JOSEPH CARAVAGLIO I WAS JUST INTRODUCED TO HIM THIS WEEK HE WORKS AT LONG ISLAND COLLEGE HOSPITAL. I THINK HE SAID HE LIVED ON WARREN ST. HE WAS HELPING ME WITH SOME OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD ISSUES. I ALSO USE TO WATCH THE GUYS PLAY BALL IN 29 SCHOOL YARD. IN THOSE DAYS HUNG OUT WITH BEAN, TOMMY HUNT, JIMMY HUNT, EDDIE HUNT, ANGELA MARINO CHEEVER PL. FRANNY CALAFANO CHEEVER PL. JERRY ROMANO, HENRY ST. GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 23:28:11 (CDT) hello lucy and cheno ,you asked where i lived. well i live right off sunrise highway exit 38. hey cheno my brother and i saw you at food bazaar, we spoke briefly but my brother said you don't remember. no worries we're all getting a little forgetful.later johnny c. johncleary <johncleary44> west babylon, ny USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 22:10:22 (CDT) To Giselle: This is getting heavy here! I’m sure we crossed paths a million times in the old neighborhood, but I can’t place you and you can't place me. I remember most of the people you mentioned hanging out with on Baltic and Henry. I knew Caesar and his brother Steven; I remember Alvin and Phillip. I remember the Bodega with that big dog laying in the doorway at all times. I left B’klyn in 1975 and when I came back for a visit in ’76, Caesar was driving for a car service and helped me deliver an amplifier to Crown Heights. I remember the Berry family, but not Casey. The Berrys I knew were Donald and Chris, and their sister, Matty. Also knew their father, Billy. Do you remember “Big Bart” from Kane St.? I heard he passed away too. And JOE RADIO -- ONE-OF-A-KIND!!! I knew him very well, since 1965. I remember his “Led Zeppelin” phase in the early ‘70s. If you ever see him, tell him Tommy Kennedy said hi and he still owes me for teaching him how to body surf at Riis Park in the early ‘70s. The last time I saw Joe Radio was in 1979, when he was still living on Congress St. I saw Sal Monaco in 1986 and he told me Joe was living on Rapelye St and working at the bank on Court and Atlantic. Remember Frankie Juliano and his sister Theresa from Congress St., across from St. Peter’s Park? The family had a store there. Sorry to hear about George Ajami. He was a great guy. A question – who was the girl with the blonde hair who lived in the Baltic St. towers and used to hang around Baltic and Henry a little bit? One year, she had a broken leg and walked around with a cast for the longest time. I got to talk to her once, but I forget her name (was it Connie??). Do you remember her? The reason I mentioned Joan Arbano is because she posts on this message board. I never met her in the neighborhood but she talks about it on this board. Scroll down and you’ll find her. Regards, Tom K. Tommy Kennedy Las Vegas, NV USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 21:43:56 (CDT) Hay, what's up Red Hook????.... Little story about Balzano's Bar, now called Sunny's Bar. I use to got W/ Linda Annathello, lived over the Bar, 2nd floor, Bobby Balzano and his family lived on the 3rd fl, John and Anna Balzano the owner's at the time, lived next store and an Aunt on top of him. John B also had a boat in Gerritsen Beach, called the (Gi Gi B) named after his brother who was killed while working on the Police Boats. Every Sunday he would take me to the boat, 39ft, all wood, and we would go out Cruising, pretty cool times, John was like a little kid, when he was on that Fly Bridge and he would open it up full speed, he loved that boat. Linda's Dad and Bobby's Dad both worked at the Bar. It was real busy in those days with all the dock workers and ships that came in. They also had another person working there by the name of Andy, he lived around the corner on Conover St, nice guy. After I furnished my visit w/ Linda (my girlfriend at the time) John B, give me a little job helping Andy clean up and close the place. Andy like to have a few drinks at night after closing, so I kept on eye on him that he didn't get too bent out of shape. But he was a great pool player, had his own stick in the carrying case and all. So after we were all done and John came in for the cash, we would lock up and play pool to the wee hours. He showed me a lot about playing pool. The Balzano's were a great bunch of folks and Andy was a great guy and teacher. Good the see the bar is still going strong. If anyone is in the area and goes into Sunny's bar, please ask where Bobby Balzano is an if you would be so kind as to get a tel# or e-mail address for me it would be great, thank you. Jackie Murphy Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 21:31:02 (CDT) TO: LAS VEGAS, USA FROM: GISELLE BAFFI YES MOUSIE DID HAVE A GRANDMOTHER WHO LIVED WITH THEM. I DO REMEMBER, SO I DID LIVE IN HIS BUILDING. I WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH GEORGIE AJAMI YEARS AGO IN THE 70'S. WAS TOLD HE DIED. I REMEMBER BOBBY RUGGIERO A GOOD LOOKING CRAZY IRISH GUY. I REMEMBER WHEN HE DIED. PAULA WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH MY MOTHER MERCEDES AT THAT TIME. PEEWEE BONILLA IS MY COUSIN. EUGENE USE TO GO OUT WITH MY COUSIN YVETTE BONILLA. BOBBY BONILLA DIED A FEW YEARS AGO. LAURA BYRD WAS MY NEIGHBOR AT ONE TIME ON WOODHULL ST. BY HICKS AND COLUMBIA. SHE HAD A HAIR CUTTING PLACE ON HENRY AND WARREN. MAURREN WALSH I THINK I WENT TO BAY RIDGE HIGH SCHOOL WITH HER. ALSO HER SISTER DATED MY UNCLE CLEMMY GONZALES IN THE 70'S. WALSH WAS A BIG FAMILY, I THINK HER NAME WAS REGINA. JOE HUNT I DO REMEMBER HIM. HE WAS SO HANDSOME. MY LAST NAME IN THOSE DAYS WAS GONZALES. IN YOUR LAS RESPONSE YOU MENTIONED JOAN ARBANO I WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS WITH IN HIGH SCHOOL. SHE WENT TO SAINT PAULS. WHEN I WAS YOUNG I HUNG OUT IN 29 SCHOOL YARD OR ON THE CORNER OF HENRY AND BALTIC IN THE MIDDLE 60'S WITH PHILIP NIZZIE, ALVIN, CAESER INTRAVIRA, JOHNNY BOY MODICA LIVED IN BALTIC ST. TOWERS. WAS VERY GOOD FRIENDS IN THOSE DAYS WITH CASEY BERRY, ANOTHER BIG IRISH FAMILY. DO YOU REMEMBER JOE RADIO? GISELLE BAFFI <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> BROOKLYN, NY USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 17:13:22 (CDT) Hi TK, I'm one of the dunkertons you spoke about, in fact we were both named after the same guy. What a strange way to meet. I have to go now but will chack back on the site. Tom D Tom Dunkerton <eradunk@aol.com> staten island, ny USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 15:26:55 (CDT) To Giselle: I knew Peewee Bonilla but I knew Bobby Bonilla better. Mousie may have had a sister, but I don't remember for sure. I do recall that his grandmother lived in the house with them. I'm three years older than you, but I don't think you knew me back then. Where did you hang out? I knew Jimmy Hunt pretty well — I hung out a lot with his older brother Joe in the late ‘60s. Here's some other names that might ring a bell (all lived on Henry between Baltic and Warren): Bobby Ruggiero ( married Paula Ganotta and then got killed in 1967) the Monacos (Sal and Peter), Antoinette Kirk (maiden name Mazurka), who had two sons, Eugene and Gus. Antoinette had a sister named Laura Byrd and a brother Sal, who played organ at St. Stephens. Also, Jimmy and Izzy Buckley. Did you know any of the Walshes from St. Peter's? They lived on my block (Warren between Court and Smith). There were 15 kids in the family and the youngest one, Maureen, would be about your age. How about the Ajamis from Warren between Henry and Clinton? I hung out with George and Sal, but knew Linda and Chuck too. So you're on Warren between Hicks and Columbia? Nobody even walked into that area 30 years ago (lol). I'm sure its totally gentrified now, like the rest of the neighborhood. You must have had some view on 9/11/01. I've heard some scary stories about that day from people who still there. TK Las Vegas, USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 14:26:34 (CDT) Hello Just thinking back to Mary the Marron at the Pioneer yelling Shaddup.Only the way Mary could do it.We would be at the Movie all Day Saturday Have A Good Weekend Eileen Eileen Coughlin <GMCeileen@AOL.Com> USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10:48:26 (CDT) sorry about that i meant louise..... wanda <wjo005@aol.com> lynchburg, va USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10:37:56 (CDT) hi lisette thanks for writing back i was 15 when i left Red Hook, but my Mom still worked at the Health Center for awhile so my brothers and I used to still come back to hang out we didn't much like Queens at the time WANDA <wjo005@aol.com> lynchburg, va USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 10:37:04 (CDT) I GREW UP IN WHAT IS NOW CALLED CARROLL GARDENS-PRESIDENT & SMITH. I WENT TO PS32 UNTIL 1953 AND PS6(NHJHS,53-56). FONDEST MEMORY- THE DAY THE DODGERS WON THE 1955 WORLD SERIES. UNFORTUNATELY, WE DID HAVE TO GO TO SCHOOL THE NEXT DAY. WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM OLD CLASSMATES. GOTTA LOVE THIS WEBSITE AND GUESTBOOK! JOE FILLARE <SPOTSYJOE@AOL.COM> VA USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 08:10:06 (CDT) Jack, Believe it or not, Sweetwater, Texas has a rattlesnake roundup every spring. More snakes per square mile than anyplace in the world. Yuck! I always seem to be too busy to make it... Hey, maybe next year I'll go and get some recipes. (Boy, do I miss pizza on Columbia Street.) By the way, thanks for the calander. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Friday, June 20, 2003 at 06:21:28 (CDT) hI bOBBY. lovw ya guy. chow GJackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowic i, gA USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 22:28:43 (CDT) FROM: GISELLE BAFFI TO: LAS VEGAS, USA THANKS FOR YOUR RESPONSE, YOU MENTIONED YOU KNEW OR HUNG OUT WITH FRANKIE "MOUSIE" MUSSO. I BELIEVE THAT I LIVED IN HIS MOTHERS BUILDING. THE ADDRESS WAS 173 BALTIC ST. BETWEEN CLINTON ST. AND HENRY STREET. DID HE HAVE A SISTER NAME SARA? DID YOU PLAY BALL WITH PEEWEE BONILLA? NOW YOU HAVE ME WOUNDERING IF I KNOW YOU. OR YOU MIGHT BE JUST A LITTLE OLDER THAN ME. I AM STILL IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD, I LIVE ON WARREN ST. BETWEEN HICKS AND COLUMBIA ST. I AM NOW 47 YEARS OLD. YOU SAID YOU WENT TO SAINT PAULS SCHOOL IF I REMEMBER WELL. DID YOU KNOW JIMMY HUNT, HE CAME FROM A BIG FAMILY ON BALTIC BETWEEN COURT AND CLINTON ST. GISELLE BAFFI BROOKLYN, NY USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 20:12:42 (CDT) Hi Wanda yes there was a bakery on Henry St. Larsens was the name, and the ices that your Mom bought for you was from the one and only Sals'. The Health Center was there on Hicks St. too, then it moved down to Pioneer St. across from Coffee Park. How old were you when you left Red Hook? Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, Ny USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 17:42:16 (CDT) To Giselle Baffi: I hung out and played softball in the PS 29 schoolyard in the mid to late 60s. I graduated from St. Paul’s in 1966. Remember the pizza place at Baltic and Henry in the mid ‘60s? I remember St. Francis College at Baltic and Court and the Lido and St. Peter’s Hospital (I got stitches there when I was 6). In the late 60s and early ‘70s I hung out at Verandah Place and Henry St. in front of Maresca’s grocery store (most of the kids were from St. Peter's). The only ones I remember from your block are Frankie “Mousie” Musso and his brother Ignatius a/k/a “Gnats.” To Joan Abarno: I lived on Warren between Court and Smith. If you lived on Baltic near Smith you probably knew Brenda Beals? I went to grammar school with her sister Barbara and they had an older brother named Billy. I also remember their cousins Eva, Ethel and Joey Diorio from Warren St. The name of the ice cream parlor off Baltic and Court was Ebel’s. As far as the "real" Red Hook goes, the only name ringing a bell to me from that area is Scully. I remember John and one of the younger brothers. I am related to the Dunkertons, who lived on 3rd St. between Smith and Hoyt. I'm surprised I haven't seen their name here. They all went to St. Mary Star of the Sea. TK -- To Giselle and Joan Las Vegas, USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 15:47:18 (CDT) hey wasn't there a bakery on Henry st. i remember my mother taking me and my brothers and friends there on the way to P.S 27 then sometimes stoping to get a icey on the corner of Hicks st i think . Next to the Health Center wanda <wjo005@aol.com> lynchburg, va USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 08:54:34 (CDT) Jackie, The store at the corner of VB and Dikeman was a Bodega during the late 60s. I don't recall what it was before that. The sadistic dentist that my cousin Eddie mentioned was upstairs. Jack, having lived below the Mason Dixon line for most of my adult life, I can understand why your neighbors were upset with your breach of Souther ettiquette. Any child of six knows that a 22 is the appropriate weapon for a rattlesnake. As to the gators, I suspect that it wasn't season, or you didn't have the reptile stamp on your hunting license. My brother-in-law from Sunset Park always shares his experience of moving to Houston. Everyone called him a Yankee. Then he bought a house and everyone called him a Damn Yankee. A former police chief in Houston once described Yankees as being like hemorrhoids. When they come down and go back up, they can be annoying, but when they come down and stay, they're a real pain in the @&#. Eventually, they get used to us. One even married me. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Thursday, June 19, 2003 at 08:24:48 (CDT) Hi Guy's, miss me, sure you did....Ralph Santiago, wow, haven't heard that name in a long time, lived right across the street from me. I remember, he drove a coal truck w/ a chain drive, and you had to crank the motor w/ a handle to get it started. I would help him shoot the coal into the basements of houses. He also took me and my friends fishing somewhere, I think he had a summer place in NJ. Is that the same Ralph, you guy's are chatting about. On Dikeman St, right next store, they had a shop of some kind, help me out here Bobby Mc. Bobby are you still in touch w/ Peter G ? As you all know I live here in Georgia, my friend found it on ebay (foreclosure) 3br-2baths, $13,000, not bad so we rented a car, that would make the trip without breaking down (you know what I mean red hook) and met the real-estate lady and she showed us the house. About a month later, we packed up and made it down w/out braking down (unreal) then we meet the neighbors, nice bunch, (think they pick cotton) anyway they tell us that they call this place Rattle Snake Hill, I said WHAT!! thought they were pulling my leg.. Then the next day I met one on our lawn, making that sound, sac, sac, sac, with his tail, wow a snake, so I do inside and get my 12ga, pump shot gun, and I'm having flash backs of Vietnam, BOOM, one shot blow his head off, it was still moving for about an hour w/ no head. yuck....and making the same sounds w/ it's tail. The rest of his body, finally got the hint they he had no head and died, very cool. People who were out cutting their lawns and planting their flowers, all looked over when they heard the BOOM, must be saying those crazy Yankees are shooting up the place and they just got here, I noticed they were all grabbing there kids and running into there houses. funny stuff... A day or two later, a big black snake comes to visit us, I go get the 12ga again (I keep it loaded by my bed, I guess a Vietnam thing) I come running out and this Big Black Snake is chasing my friend, who was keeping an eye on it, he's yelling, get that black bastard, I'm on the porch yelling to my friend, run, I get you black bastard, BOOM, BOOM BOOM, laughing all the while, I got the snake, boy you want to see how fast the area cleared, again people garbing there kids out of the pools a dragging them inside. LOL Little later, when they appeared again, I grabbed a six pack and went over to them, hi, I'm Jack Murphy, we just had this big black snake on our lawn and he was chasing my friend, so I made friends with them all over a few beers. Just like in Red Hook. Now they call me the crazy Yankees. Me and my friend went to this Nat'l Park down the road to check it out. Came up to this great looking pond, had a sign "Dont feed the alligators" Ya Right, I don't see anything, as we looked in the pond, then my friends say's oh shit they're behind us coming towards the pond, a sneak attack, big suckers, maybe about five or six, then they started eating the tires on the SUV, like it was a tough stake or something, again, BOOM, BOOM, blow the shit out of the tire, oh shit there pissed off now here they come, it's amazing how fast you can climb a tree at the age of 54, like a cat....they got bored and went into the water. We got bitten by about a million misquotes and what ever else was in that tree flying around. So we change the tire with one eye on the pond and the other on the woods. The alligators were just watching us, while they lie in the water. so we move the SUV away from the pond to a safe area, and we go looking for wild turkey, we see them running away from us in the bushes, so we thought we go after them. As we are in this open area Wild Hogs come out of the bushes running towards us, big snaring teeth making funny noises, oh shit we said lets get back to the truck, but they trapped us and were coming from all directions, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM up the tree again, thank God for trees. As we are waiting for these suckers to go away, we see the turkeys come out of the bushes and the start laughing at us as they go running by, BOOM, BOOM, BOOM, I never aim to kill just to scare them off, but they were looking to kill that day, I think they were all in cerwhots, like a team. So much for the Nat'l Park stuff, now we go to Wal-Mart Garden Section if we want to see trees and plants. True story, lol, chow Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 22:58:30 (CDT) BOB, THATS CRAZY....U REMEMBER MY SISTER MARY DOWLER. SHE LIVES IN CALIF AND I WILL ASK HER ABOUT YOU SHE HAS A GOOD MEMORY ABOUT THE HOOK. I REMEMBER EDDIE MURPHY MOM NAME WAS MARIE SANTIAGO MURPHY. I DO NOT REMEMBER THE GRANDFATHER HOWEVER I REMEMBER THEY SAID THE UPSTAIRS OF THEIR PLACE WAS HAUNTED, MAYBE THE GRANDFATHER :) SCARED US.... MARGARET <MMAE929@verizon.net> holbk, ny USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 21:24:38 (CDT) Margaret, I remember your sister Mary well. Elaine (I'm not even going to try to spell it) was in my class with Maryann Murphy. Her parents were Eddie and Marie, and her grandfather, Ralph (?) Santiago lived upstairs in their house on Dikeman. Barbara, Gloria McCafferty's brother George has been posting here lately. Look down a few inches. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 21:11:49 (CDT) just wanted to say hello to all of you once again.back in ny now,be down the hook in a weekend or two . hope to see some of you while i'm down there,will be with my brother frankie.that's it for now later johnny c. john cleary <johncleary44> westbabylon, ny USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 21:01:28 (CDT) Hello fellow Red Hookers! I happened to see Anthony Chechilo on Saturday and he told me about this web site. I went to Visitation and graduated in 1962. Some of my classmates were Pat Perna, Barbara Mastellone, Helen Duffy, Mary Sullivan, Betty Fitzpatrick, Anne Marie Moran, Barbara Gulbrandsen, Roddy Kelly, John Schell, Anthony Mendez, FrankRanieri, Tommy Burnett, Gloria Mc Cafferty. I think you can see I have my graduation picture in front of me as I type. Maureen Boyle, I remember you. I think you lived in the same house as Barbara Mastellone and Mary Sullivan. Am I right? I lived at 143 Pioneer Street above Pimpinellas Bar. My grandmother also lived on Pioneer Street until the mid 50's. I used to hang out with Tana DiMarco on her stoop at 124 Pioneer. I also remember Lucy Fraser. I think we used to play together when we were about ten or eleven. Also want to say hello to Nick Spinelliand to give my regards to Connie. I think I babysat for you a couple of times when your daughters were little. Jackie Murphy, we are the same age and you might havebeen in my class in Visitation in the early grades. I am enjoying your messages trememdously, you should be a comedy writer in Hollywood! I knew your brother Billy. All the girls had a crush on him. I still live in the neighborhood (Carroll Gardens) with my husband. My three sons are grown. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me! Barbara DeLena Dugan Barbara DeLena Dugan <BADugan15@aol.com> Brooklyn, N.Y. USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 20:23:58 (CDT) BOB MCDONALD, IT WAS ROSEMARY FISHER AND KAREN MCDONALD I BELIEVE MY OLDER SISTER MARY DOWLER HUNG OUT WITH, WE ALSO HAVE COUSINS KEVIN DOWLER AND MARY DOWLER. I REMEMBER AN ELAINE AFATUGATO? NOT SURE OF SPELLING...IS MARYANN MURPHY THE DAUGHTER OF EDDIE AND MARIE MURPHY FROM DIKEMAN, WE HUNG OUT WITH MARYANN AND NANCY, YOU HUNG OUT WITH THEIR BROTHER EDDIE,,I REMEMBER THEY RAN TRACK AND I RAN TRACK WITH NANCY MURPHY...I ALSO REMEMBER MY MOTHER SPEAKING OF MAUREEN BOYLE..ONLY REMEMBER THE NAME..ANYWAY, THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INFO.... margaret <dowler> holbrook, ny USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 16:37:36 (CDT) howie, thanks. i will keep checking this site regarding a reunion.... margaret <d> holbrook, ny USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 16:32:13 (CDT) harry you are correct my fathers nickname was dunkey dowler...its good to hear about him, he has been gone along time.i will have the rest of my sisters check this site out, they will like hearing about him especially the younger ones who were not born in red hook, thanks. margaret dowler <mmae929@verizon.net> holbrook, ny USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 16:28:52 (CDT) Ron Clyne: If you know Thomas McCormick, perhaps you can also get a message to his sister Maureen who I went to High School with (Bishop McDonnell). Her mom was Dotty and helped out with our girl scout troop in the Cunningham's house next door. I last talked to Maureen in the 80"s, she was a court reporter then. Please pass on my Email address if you can. We were also both active in the Visiteens and the Spotlight as teens in Red Hook! Thanks. Kate Kate Graves Mentlik <Katrina0529@hotmail ,com> Grapevine, Tx USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 15:41:56 (CDT) Hi,Harry and Mureen,You are probably not old enough to remember the first Surgermans,I think it closed in the early fiftys,the Meat market on one corner,Davidsons Drug store{later a laundry,Sugarmans across the street,and Andersons grocery on the other corner.My sister Maryann dated your Uncle Jack,If I find the pictures of Maureen ,I will E-Mail them.I have a place on Pine Island one day I hope to meet you both in person and hear you perform. John Ryan JOHN J. RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 12:27:46 (CDT) Hi Harry.....even though we just live right accross the street from one another, I have better luck talking to you this way...LOL. Anyway......Freeman's bacame Majors Department Store.....and that Schoen sign thing....wasn't that the name on the floor outside the butcher shop next door to us on the corner of Coffey and Van Brunt Street? I seem to remeber a marble type step with a name in brass imbeded in it.....didn't it say Schoen???? I never knew a sugarman's....only Freemans. MO Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 09:36:09 (CDT) Danny"dunky" Dowler was THE BEST!!! He was a good friend of the family,he hung out with my dad,and Howie and Pete are right,he was the TOM SEAVER of RED HOOK. He was the best in the whole league. Hey Uncle Jim & Mo, I remember Schoen's becoming Freeman's and then finally Sugermans. Don't remember the other location for Sugerman's.In fact if I remember right the name Schoens was still on the building when it became Freemans,sometime in the 50's. I think it became Sugerman's sometime in the 60's. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, fl USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 08:16:49 (CDT) Margaret, It must have been my sister Liz. Eddie Murphy and Peter Gallagher were my best friends back in the 60s. We always hung out together until high school. Eddie went to Fort Hamilton, Peter to Aviation, and I to Xaverian. Eddie was 2 years older than me (his sister Maryann was in my class at Visitation) and Peter was one year older. Eddie ran track at Fort Hamilton with my cousin Eddie Donohue. One of their teammates beat Bruce Jenner in the decathalon in the 1976 Olympic trials. I was on the track and "field" team in high school. For guys my size, shot put and discus were the only possible events. The Fishers lived on my side of Dikeman, the odd (numbered) side. Their dad owned Bud and Packey's bar. Rosemary, who may live in Bay Ridge, hung out with my sister Karen. I lost track of the Hodgins a long time ago, but I did hear from someone recently through this site, who knew them. Maybe she can give you an update. Check the older postings (within the past 2 months). Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 05:46:33 (CDT) Margaret dowler i also remember your father he was also known as dunky dowler. he was without a doubt, the best high arc pitcher there was. i don t remember him ever throwing fast pitch. also just to let you know, looking to have a reunion first weekend in june of 2004 in orlando. more info coming in a couple of weeks. lots of interest so far. howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral, fk USA - Wednesday, June 18, 2003 at 05:04:40 (CDT) Hi again Margaret, Sorry, didn't know Mae Murphy, but Yes knew Joe & Patsy from Walcott St, was always there at there house, I think the Youngs lived in the same house or next store. Joe and Patsy moved out to Long Island along when the Clarks moved there as well. I met Joe out there one day in Long Island, He purchased an old school bus and made it into a rolling department store, before all the Malls came. Are you in touch with any of them The Clarks or Joe and Patsy??? Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 22:12:33 (CDT) If anyone hears from Maryann Murphy from Richards St (Between Dikeman & Coffe Streets), Please tel Her that there was one thing that I forgot to tell Her that when We were (a-lot) younger...........I had a Very big C R U S H on Her, but was to shy to tell Her..... (And I think She knew it very well). As the years have passed, I have OFTEN thought about Her. But because of My original shyness, never did or said anything to anyone about how I always felt about Her. Now that ALL of us are getting O L D E R, their are some things that must be said. Maryann (PINKY) Murphy, I have Always Loved YOU, and will Forever LOVE YOU !!!!!!!!!!! (In My Heart & Mind). (Wish it could have been more). George Mc Cafferty George Mc Cafferty <Georgesmanyhats@aol.com> Port Jefferson Station, NY USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 21:45:29 (CDT) Hi Maureen, Thanks for the reply......Aunt Kate would be glad to hear the good news. Sure glad you liked the place. I loved my time there. Also the Panelle sandwiches from Union Street on Fridays. My dad was born in the projects 1940, 75 Lorraine Street, then to 191a Richards Street with his grandma who had the candy store. The Municipal Archives in NYC has some great photos of all the old houses that everyone can get too. The old area always gets me going. I love it. talk again soon. tom zurica Tom Zurica <MTZurica@aol.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 21:38:48 (CDT) dear ron clyne do u have any relatives living on staten island?..namely kenneth and bobbie clyne?..thanks pete viegas..s.i.,ny pete viegas <redhookpete> staten island, n.y. USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:37:12 (CDT) BOB MCDONALD, WASNT THERE THE FISHERS, POSSIBLY ROSEMARY? PETER GALLAGHER USED TO HANG OUT WITH EDDIE MURPHY FROM DOWN THE BLOCK...WHAT HAPPEN TO THE HODGINS ARE THEY STILL THERE MARGARET DOWLER <MMAE@VERIZON.NET> HOLBK, NY USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:29:42 (CDT) YES BOB MCDONALD, I REMEMBER...I THINK MY OLDER SISTER HUNG OUT WITH A MACDONALD GIRL COULD IT BE ELIZABETH? I DONT REMEMBER, PROBABLY NEAR AGE 44. I REMEMBER PETER GALLAGHER AND THE BLIND MAN FRANCES... MARGARET DOWLER <mmae929@verizon.net> holbrook, ny USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:23:15 (CDT) THANKS PETE V......I WILL TELL ALL MY SISTERS THIS INFO ABOUT MY FATHER...I DO REMEMBER COFFEE STREET....AND VISITATION ...THANKS AGAIN MARGARET DOWLER <MMAE@VERIZON.NET> HOLBROOK, NY USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:19:05 (CDT) Hi Margaret, I lived across the street at 89. Joan Cropley and my mom were good friends. I remember everybody you mentioned in your posting. I think you are in between my sisters Karen and Liz in age. I was in Thomas Hodgins class, but hung out with his older brother Billy more. I remember James. His nickname was White Mouse. They lived on the other side of the vacant lot from the Gallaghers, next to the Rusch family (Roddy was in my class, Joe was older, and Kenny, who has posted on this site, was younger). Please give my best to your family. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:18:05 (CDT) THANKS JACKIE MURPHY, I WILL TELL MY SISTERS YOU KNEW OF MY FATHER ARE YOU ANY RELATION TO MAE MURPHY? DID YOU KNOW JOEY AND PATSY MEYER.. (margaret dowler) margaret dowler holbrook, ny USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:12:43 (CDT) dear margaret D. I am old enough to have played with and against Danny when all the games were played in the Coffey park playground b4 and after paving the surface...at that time he pitched strictly underhand with good control but not the effectiveness he later developed when learned to pitch as a fastball windmill would, i.e.hiding the ball with his body as he twisted his body to deliver the pitch with a spin to make it curve and spin @ different speeds which was very effective in throwing the batter off-stride..(phew!..talk about run-on sentence's!) He probably was the best money pitcher @ the tennis courts..I liked him a lot...p.v. pete viegas <redhookpete@aol.com> staten island, n.y. USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 20:09:33 (CDT) Hi Tom, Yes, I remember Cafiero's very well......I think that was the first nice restaurant I went to as a small child and it left a good impression on me. The food was great and I remember the desert I used to get......it was the ice cream with the crushed almond paste on top....was it called tortoni or spumoni.....can't remember which is which. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 19:42:40 (CDT) Hi to all. How many folks ate in Cafiero's on President street between Columbia and Hicks Streets? Had my Communion dinner there in 1967. This was my Aunt Kate & Uncle Sharkey's place. Still have cousins on 4th Place and Clinton Street. The Zurica's were known as the Choclate boys so I am told, Grandpa was known as Zuzu, his brothers all had nicknames too. They were Red, Steak, and Pigsy. All went to P.S. 27. Dad told me that he and friends used to take the incinerator covers and put them on door handles and bang on doors for fun in the projects. Anybody ever do this for fun or other stuff. Share with us all on the site. Tom Zurica <MTZurica@aol.com> Valley Stream, ny USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 19:25:05 (CDT) Hi Margaret, I remember your Dad very well, Yes he had a real mean underhand pitch, played with Gabes, They had red and white uniforms, he will go into the Red Hook Hall oh Fame, if we had one, Dan was the greatest pitcher, I was too small to play w/ them, but I would watch them all the time. I was chating about him on this site not too long ago, great that you joined us. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 19:22:48 (CDT) do any of you remember danny dowler and peggy dowler from 88 dikeman, my father played ball he had a wicked underhand pitch we are told. they had seven daughters who used to hang out with elizabeth fisher and isabell hodgens,maryann feli and the murphys , eddie and marie from dikeman.our aunt mary sheehan rivera and our uncle herminio rivera have been to this site any info on my mother peggy sheehan dowler or danny dowler will be treasured i do remember joan cropley living downstairs...glad to see the HOOK lives on..... margaret dowler <mmae929@verizon.net> holbrook, ny USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 17:56:21 (CDT) hello red hookers wondering about isabell and james hodgins from dikeman st...... margaret dowler holbrook, ny USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 17:45:51 (CDT) Hi Ron, I remember working with a guy named Cunningham who was a great basketball player. He was only about 6' tall, but he could dunk a ball with ease, and had a sweet jump shot. I think he was a started at Ford. We worked together in Red Box, on Coffee Street, when I was in high school. He was a couple of years older than me. Richie Meyer and I went to high school together at Xaverian. His old house burned down, but he's still living on the same block. Basketball games at Texas Tech are pretty exciting now that it's Knight Time. His son Pat, who is an assistant coach, lives around the corner from me. I hadn't met too many other folks from Brooklyn out here in West Texas. I cannot remember which of the Clyne boys are oldest. I think Craig was a year or two older than me (graduated Visitation in 1968---that's all I'm saying), and I think your late brother Austin was in my sister's class, or her husband's class (John Maloney). I remember you were all good athletes. I remember when they tore down Daugherty's bar to build PS 15. I also remembering passing the YMCA on Sullivan, which had turned into a flop house by the time we came along. The old Pioneer Theater (long closed in my day) was a shape up hall for the Longshoreman's union, back before container ships, when things would "fall off the truck." Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 15:44:03 (CDT) Ron Clyne good job nameing the teams how about the parades Chaplain Nick USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 15:35:14 (CDT) Bob: Tom McCormick tells me he remembers you. Tom's sister was Maureen. Lived next to the Cunninghams on Dwight Street. Good friend to the Meyers on Dikeman. My Dad spent some time in "Daughtys". As a kid I remember sawdust on the floor with a bumper pool table in the back room. The family lived over the bar. They entered the building from Richard Street. Only the Dodgers on the TV. The older guys would play stick ball from the middle of Wolcott Street hitting towards the bar. Off the wall of the bar was a HR. I think my brother George hit 250 HRs one summer. Be sure and tell Bobby Knight about Basketball in Visitation Hall. A Red Hooker in Lubbock, Tx.. Who would've thought it could happen. Ron Clyne USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 15:23:36 (CDT) Hi Ron, I remember you and your brothers, and your dad. You lived on Wolcott Steet between Richards and Dwight, caty corner from PS 15 (formerly Daugherty's). Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 14:50:52 (CDT) I remember Jimmie's Fruit Store on the corner of Van Brunt and Dikeman, he always had watermelon on ice and for some reason the top of a doll's head on display,,who knows..I remember waiting for the Night Owl Daily News delivery on Saturday Nights in front of Mary Morrissey's store..Saw my very first copy of Mad magazine in the Dentist's office Dr. Berman, I think in 1960 or 61, I think Berman had an upstairs office on Van Brunt Street, My very first job was in the A&P on Van Brunt, Ross Vosbergh, Manager, Bob Beale, Assistant Manager, one of the original cashier's last name Lapides, his head always shaked..worked there from 1970 until 1973....the memories of Red Hook over thirty years later.....Eddie Donohue, Jr. Eddie Donohue Jr. <Don201@aol.com> USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 14:38:29 (CDT) The names of the original Little League teams were:Colts, Comets, Knights, Vikings, Warriors and Jets. This information was provided by Tom McCormick (Dwight Street). I played for the Colts (Black trim). Our coach was Mr. O'Donnell from Coffee Street. He smoked a pipe and was a nice man. My Dad (George Clyne) coached one of the teams, the Jets (named later changed to Chargers) I believe and my brother Craig played for him. My brother Austin played on the Colts. Other coaches were CJ (Vikings) and Walter Reed (Jets). According to Tom the colors were Colts-Black, Comets-Red, Jets-Gold/Blue, Knights-Green, Vikings-Blue, Warriors-Maroon. I remember watching reel-to-reel hitting instruction according to Ted Williams in the club house on Van Brunt Street. Now thats more information than anyone asked for or really cared to know. Memories.... Ron Clyne <rclyne@dtg-usa.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 13:36:12 (CDT) Born on Scholes Street, then moved to Ridgewood, Stanhope Street..off Knickerbocker Ave. Anyone who grew up on Stanhope Street, ....feel free to contact me. left Stanhope Street in 1960.. Marianne Giglio <vittapizza@earthlink.net> Los Angeles, CA USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 12:28:05 (CDT) Hi again Uncle Jim........I told Eddie I was his third cousin.......I thought Margaret was my second cousin......what is it????? Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 09:28:03 (CDT) Hi to Uncle Jimmy, I saw your post on the site.....and now I remember the name of that store on Coffey and Van Brunt.....Fabretti's...I couldn't think of it....what did they do in there? I don't remember Sugarman's......but, I remember Friedman's....and I don't remember Schoen's....it's good to have someone with a "great memory" around to keep us informed......I am sure there are some more questions about places and people that we can ask you....thanks. Hope you are doing well....... Love, Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 09:26:36 (CDT) Hi All, Here is a link with some Red Hook photos. Apparantly, there are organized tours of the old neighborhood. http://www.forgotten-ny.com/ Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 09:23:11 (CDT) Hi Eddie D.....Nice to hear from you....but, I think you have me confused with someone else. I have never been on the Metro Apple Express.....(sorry)....and yes, they did misprint Harry's name in the Billboard Magazine....(that is a sore spot..LOL)....and I do remember saying that to you about Harry going to be a big star...I was a star struck kid at that time and I was sooooo proud of Harry, and, I still am. He has certainly made a success of himself. Not too many people, including my Dad, thought he would become anything......I remember my Dad telling him to get "a real job"......well......"how do you like him now"? LOL......I know my Dad would be extrememly proud of him to know what he has accomplished in his life by being "a bum"....LOL. You know, back in those days our parents thought we should "be something" like a teacher, doctor, etc., etc., and those are all very good professions, but, a lot of us couldn't afford to go to college, or didn't want to....or whatever.....but....musicians were bums....LOL. Anyway, both my parents were proud of Harry when they passed and I am sure they are looking down on him with a great big smile. And, he is still going strong.......Rockin and Rollin for all the folks down here in SW Florida.......oh, by the way, I am your "third cousin".....your Mom is my second cousin......your grandmother and my grandfather were sister and brother.....I don't know if you remember your grandmother at all, I do, and she was always nice to me.....give your Mom and Dad my best.....take care Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 09:17:42 (CDT) Hi George-can't help you out with Maryann's e-mail as you have to get into the Guestbook Archives which dates back to 1999 but I haven't been able to today.Maybe Maryann will be checking the site and see this.I contacted Mark who started the site so as soon as I hear from him I'll let you know what's going on. Mary Rivera Mary Sheehan Rivera <Mary Rivera 84@aol.com> West Hurley, N.Y. USA - Tuesday, June 17, 2003 at 09:00:47 (CDT) Hi Mary Rivera! saw that you mentioned Maryann Murphy from Richards St. Could that be the Maryann Murphy that I went to School with (Visitation) graduated 1963. If you have Her E-mail address, could you send it to Me? Or Jackie, if this your sister that I'm referring to, could You ask Her if She remembers Me........Thanx, George (THE REBEL) Mc Cafferty. George Mc cafferty <Georgesmanyhats@aol.com> Port Jefferson Station, NY USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 22:38:14 (CDT) Hi Jackie : Sorry don't recall you (senior moment). Bob McDonald: I remember the kids complaining about the uniforms , but they were good uniforms and everything was donated right to the bats & ball bats & balls came from our local p a l 76pct do u remember the parade Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 17:26:02 (CDT) Hey Louise Connie Gaeta is my cousin.She still lives down the Hook. Bob and Nick My dad was Jackie Dell and yes that was the name of the team he sponsored.I love this site but sadly (lol) no one ever remembeers me. My Bother Michael passed away in 1991. Augie and Annamae live in Fla. Peggy still lives down the Hook. Well if anyone remembers me Please say Hi lol. Jackie <Jfras154@aol.com> USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 16:27:06 (CDT) Hi Carol,I just dug my picture out. It is the one with the Diploma in the blue case. I also have the paper for the graduation exercises. Now only the class that you were in took the picture, it wasn't all the classes. I see you got an honorable menton for attendance and one for a scholarship, I got one for attendance too. I went to Prospect Heights too but I quit. Now Connie Gaeta was in my class and MaryJane Perroncino. Wow I am sitting here reading the names and flashs of the faces are in my head. My cousin Gabriella Conti also went to 27s , she had Mr. Goldstein. No I didn't go to P.S 30s. As a kid muchhhh younger I remember the dentist there. They made apartments there. Nicks sandwiches are to die for. I remember for like 35 cents you had lunch. Always a crowd in the store. Do you still have family here? Are you going to the reunion that is being talked about? It should be fun. I will wait for pictures on the site. Come on Hookers keep the memories flowing.... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 16:17:11 (CDT) Nick, I played on the team that Jackie Dellaporte sponsored. I think we were called the Comets. We had white uniforms (I think they were wool: real itchy) with red letters, and red socks, and I remember the word "Gabes" clear as day. I must have played in the mid-late 60s. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 16:15:43 (CDT) Just a short quiz : can anyone name the six or seven teams the little league had i remember the Knights which was sponsored by the Knights of Columbus , i know Jackie Dell sponsored one of the teams can't think of the name come on all you little leagures THINK Chaplain Nick USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 15:29:17 (CDT) Hey guys do you all remember the little league parades we used to have every year, with Jackie dell supplying the hot dogs and white rock supplying the soda and St Mary's band playing for us and marching all around the hook and then to the baseball fields what a great time Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 15:24:19 (CDT) Hi Hookers, I lived in the hook from 29 to 54 & want to correct some statements. On the corner of Coffey & Van Brunt, Fabraties. Between Dikeman & Wolcott was Schoen ( His Son was a Dentist) on Richard St. Sugarmans was between Wolcott & Sullivan. Maureen!Your Mother was Eddie D.Mothers cousins. You are Eddies Jr. second cousin. The older I get, the smarter( ass) I get. Jim White Hi Maureen & Harry Jim White <Jgwmjw@mc.net> Huntley, il USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 14:50:21 (CDT) Maureen, I remember seeing you on the now defunct Metro Apple Express bus, roughly seven years ago..This is my first time on here and it is such a great website...I have a copy of the Billboard Book of Top 40 Hits, published in 1992, "Baby Blue" was #12 for nine weeks starting from March 27, 1961, they mispelled Boyle they spelled it with a D. The caption reads, "Brooklyn trio: Tommy Duffy, Harry Doyle and Tom Morrissey., can't believe they screwed up a name as easy as Boyle, Anyway, talk to you again real soon, stay cool down there..Eddie D, Jr. Believe it or not, I actually remember you telling me when I was 6 or 7 that your brother was going to be famous because of "Baby Blue", talk to you again. Eddie Donohue Jr. USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 13:12:34 (CDT) Ah, come on! Isn't there anyone out there who remembers Teresa Clark who lived at 27 Wolcott Street c.1941? I've been trying to locate old school friends. Without marriage names, it's difficult, if not impossible. Mollie Howard (nee Bradley) <MFH423@aol.com> El Paso, TX USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 13:03:41 (CDT) Hi! Jackie Murphy so yopu said you transfered over to P.S.30s in fourth grade ...Who was your teacher in Fouth I had Miss Parris ...Fifth Miss Policretti...Sixth I forget the first teacher she retired or something first half of the year then Mr. Walter Berge was teacher... Do you rember someone coming into fifth grade a boy named Gary Snydier..skinny kid much older than he shoulda been in 5th grade very quiet...he had a little brother with a plate in his head..His parents were raciallly mixed?..He lived in the same house I had moved outta on Dikeman St at the end Ratals lived there too! ...Lucy... Hello everyone! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 12:18:21 (CDT) Hi Louise: I was looking at our graduation picture, and the only girl I see with long dark hair is sitting right behind the school sign. Is that you? I am the first girl from the left in the second row (ugh)My homeroom teacher was Mr. Kasparek. I had Mr. McCloskey for social studies. I can remember Mildred, Roberta and myself getting sandwiches from Nick's and eating them in Coffey Park. Did you go to P.S. 30's first? What high school did you go on to? I went to Prospect Heights. Great times in Red Hook. I was there about 2 years ago. Boy, things sure have changed. Of course we stopped in Nick's for a sandwich. Still tasted just as great. Good talking to you. Carol (Adams) Van Cott <marlinz1@aol.com> Tamarac, FL - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 10:40:26 (CDT) Hi Eddie, It is so nice to see you on the site........I don't know if you remember me (I am your Mom's cousin).....and yours too. Me and my brother Harry live here in Florida too.....we have been to your parents house, in fact, I have spent the night......I spoke to your Mom not too long ago and she was kinda bringing me up to date about your Dad......hope everyone is doing fine. Take care, Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 08:52:25 (CDT) I heard about this website from my mother in Florida and my brother Billie up in Pear River!.This is my first chance to chime in. Lived at 186 Coffey Street from 1960 until 1977 when I left the nest. One of my lasting memories is the sounds of Governor's Island. During the early 60's and until the Army left you could hear taps played every night at sundown and revelie every morning...Glad to be on this website, I also remember the restaurant on the corner of Coffey St. and Ferris , that goes back to the early 60's..Just checking in with my two cents, I think everyone knows my younger brothers, Jimmy, Michael and Billy, Ciao for now, Eddie Donohue signing off..... Eddie Donohue Jr. <Don201@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, June 16, 2003 at 07:42:09 (CDT) Hello fellow Red Hookers! Hope you Dads had a great day!Just wanted to plead with everyone again tell every one you know to check out this site ...That is fellow Red Hookers...So we can all connect once more!and keep the spirits soaring!Also I want to tell yas that there is another web site you may want to check out..It is alot different but you will find someof us there too! it is ... dabrooklynstoop.com Love Yas! Lucy Jackie sorry about all those photos haha! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 22:48:36 (CDT) Hi Carol, Good to hear from you. Sorry but your name doesn't ring a bell. Roberta and Mildred I knew. Mildred has an older sister Ethel who married my brother-in-law Tito. Any way I hung out with Victoria Fontaine who lived in the new projects, Dolores Chiara who lived in my building in the projects. My teacher was Mr.McCluskey (8th grade). I married A Red Hooker too. George Franqui. At that time he hung around with a Charlie McCann from Verona St. I also have my graduation picture taken out side the school. This Aug. will be 43 years married. We laugh at the pictures that we took in those days. I was short with long black hair and was like 97 lbs. Nothing to brag about but you couldn't tell me any different. We all thought we were the it girls. hahaha. I see you live in Tamerac Fl. My old supervisor left Howard Beach and lives there. Said it is beautiful but can it beat The Hook? How do you like this site? Always something interesting, I love it. Thanks for letting me know someone else enjoyed P.S.27. My kids went there and how small the school looked to me. The gym that was sooo big? Small!Do you remember the teachers room on the 3rd fl? I had the job along with Barbara Drettler to put water up for tea in the mornings. Wow were we special... How about the plays Mr.Campbell put on, I'll always treasure these memories. Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 21:27:11 (CDT) jeamy13..still can,t do..followed your directions to the letter..some kind of block on p.v. pete viegas <redhookpete@aol.com> staten island, n.y. USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 21:15:54 (CDT) Hi Carol, Good to hear from you on the Red Hook site. Say hi to Ray. Nick, my dad is doing well, playing a lot of golf. I spoke with him earlier today for Father's Day. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 20:27:56 (CDT) Hi Louise: I graduated from P.S. 27 in 1956. I had to dig out my autograph book from 27's, but I don't see an entry from you. I also have our class picture taken outside the school. What did you look like? Maybe I can pick you out. I was tall and skinny and had dark brown hair. I hung around with Cecile McDonald, Roberta Banks, Mildred Hutchinson and Gail Clark. I lived at 78 Dikeman Street. I married a Red Hooker, Raymond VanCott from Conover St. Still going strong after almost 42 years. We live in Ft. Lauderdale, FL now for the past 23 years, but we both still think of Red Hook as our home. I love this site. So many memories!!!! Will check out the site soon. Carol (Adams) VanCott <marlinz1@aol.com> Tamarac, FL USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 18:22:45 (CDT) Hi! Seen my Dads name Tom Lundon on June 12th from John Ryan He lives in Holbrook L.I. doing well, happily retired. I'm sure he has plenty of memories to add to this website. I hear alot about "The good old days" I've printed these out for him to read, I'm sure he'll love it.. kristine longo {Lundon} holbrook, ny USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 17:07:07 (CDT) Hi Jackie, No, that wasn't me who got slapped by the nun.......the only thing a nun ever did to me was pull my hair and one of the nuns I had in 7th grade used to bend your thumbs back (she did that to me only once).....but, I got my hair pulled a lot....LOL. About the song "Baby Blue"......that song was written by a school teacher and was given to the boys to record. The original version of it was very slow and the boys changed it to a cha-cha beat. So, no....my parents never sang it to me........I used to like to think it was about me.........but, no, it wasn't......(sigh)...LOL Thanks for the picture.......it would be nice to see some more from all the others too........ Ciao Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 13:44:26 (CDT) TO THE HOOKERS .LUCKY,CHENO GEORGE&LOUISE,SAMMY&PAT,PATTY AND WIFE FOR GOT HER NAME PATTY DONT KILL ME,FINISHED UP ON THE CD OF THE (PARAGONS MEET THE JESTER) I HAVE ONE OF EACH FOR YOU GUYS ,(THANKS TO CAPTAIN HOT DOG(TOMMY B.)HAY TOM I WILL STOP BY THE STAND AND BUY YOU A HOT DOG ON ME,THANKS.GUYS I WILL BE COMEING DOWN ON THE BIKE THURSDAY WILL BE IN S.I.AT THE COAST GUARD BASE.I AM GOING TO STOP DOWN THE HOOK ALLSO.TO GIVE YOU THE CD LOVE & PEACE HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, N.Y. USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 11:54:11 (CDT) Chaplin Nick..re:Willems Icream Parlor.. I have vivid memories of our favorite hangout so much so that I wrote a poem and sent it to him while stationed on Saipan during WW2. If you have any acess to old copies of the POINTER VIEW,Visitation's parish newsletter handed out at mass around 1944 or so i would really love to read it cause i don,t remember it except the first line--"I see Mr.Willems now, with white above his brow". When I returned home he greated me with a huge smile and free ice cream and thanked me for the poem. If any one knows of the wareabouts of said poem i,d sure love to see a copy...Thanks pete viegas <redhookpete@aol.com> staten island , n.y. USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 11:02:42 (CDT) Hey all you RED HOOK FATHERS HAVE A HAPPY & BLESSED FATHERS DAY GOD BLESS Chaplain Nick USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 10:06:30 (CDT) Anybody reemember William's ice cream parlor on Van Brunt st and George making ice cream down the basement, also remember the club on Richards St we used to have dances there, Georgr Fioto , was my best friend and also Roger Minninni, Johnny Deliso, Johnny Pezzullo, Marty Prenderast, also remember when we used to raid the old houses and get the lead pipes and sell the lead for money Chaplain Nick USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 09:21:54 (CDT) Hey Bob : How is your dad , i remember you when you played with the little league. Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 09:05:08 (CDT) Hi Lucy - I see you on the website all the time. I don't know if you remember me, my name is Anthony Chechilo. I am 55 years old and went to Visitation Grammar School. I was talking to Jackie Murphy last nite and he told me you were good friends with Pat Perna. She lives out here in Staten Island and I see her brother Johnny. So if you can, I would like to hear from you. fellow Red Hooker Anthony Chechilo Anthony Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 07:00:53 (CDT) Lucy, this one's for you....This is called the Nun... Little Lucy was not the best student in parochial school. Usually she slept through her classes. One day the Nun called on her while she was napping and said, "Tell me, Lucy; who created the universe?" When Lucy didn't stir, little Johnny, an altruistic boy seated in the chair behind her, took a pencil and jabbed her in the rear. "God Almighty!" shouted Mary and the Nun said, "Very good". Soon Lucy fell back asleep. A while later the Nun called on Lucy and asked, "Who is our Lord and Savior?" But, Lucy didn't even stir from her slumber. Once again, Little Johnny came to the rescue and stuck her again. "Jesus Christ!" shouted Lucy and the Nun said "Very Good" and Lucy sat back down and started to fall back asleep. Then the Nun asked Lucy a third question. "What did Eve say to Adam after she had her twenty-third child?" This time Lucy jumped up and shouted, "If you stick that damn thing in me one more time, I'll break it in half!" ..The Nun fainted. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 00:29:53 (CDT) A little joke for all you Red Hookers....Five surgeons are discussing who makes the best patients to operate on. The first surgeon says, "I like to see accountants on my operating table, because when you open them up, everything inside is numbered." The second responds, "Yeah, but you should try electricians. Everything inside them is color-coded." The third surgeon says, "No, I really think librarians are the best; everything inside them is in alphabetical order." The fourth surgeon chimes in, "You know, I like construction workers. They always understand when you have a few parts left over at the end and when the job takes longer than you said it would." But the fifth surgeon, Dr. Morris Fishbein, shuts them all up when he observes, "The French are the easiest to operate on. There's no guts, no heart, no balls and no spine. Plus the head and ass are interchangeable." Chow, people... jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 00:13:59 (CDT) Sent you all a picture, to help you remember...Harry, no more taking off for a week, we need you here....Who wrote "Baby Blue" was that a song your Dad or Mom sang to Maureen, because of her blue eye's???? Wow, Freeman's, they would bring their son around on Sat and I would hang out with, Semoure, I think, we would play up stairs of that store, 3 floors full of stock and dust. That's where I got my Keds, (little blue patch) remember the shoe section in the back off the store. That store had everything. Lucy, say hi to you man for me, Yes I remember that place, I think it was a pizza place. I also went to that Deli across from the Gym of 142, He made a mean roast pork hero. We also went to the Amer House, but the tunnel traffic was a bitch. And after you eat an Amer house sandwich you were a lot slower in that traffic, if you know what I mean. Did you ever cut class and go out the back door by the gym into the school yard and under the BQE on to Hamilton Ave., once you got under that BQE you knew you made a good escape. Did you ever hang out down in the Boiler Room in 142, we would take the girls down there and make out. It was a very HOT place, lol.....How about those ropes they made us climb, man were they high up or what....I'm surprised noone got killed....they were real fat too, those suckers were like 3 - 4 in dia, I don't know what was more dangerous, doing for lunch at the Amer House or climbing those ropes.lol...Wow Maureen, Patrick Scully, what happen to him any idea??? We all stayed together in and out of school, that was like the 3rd or 4th grade. I don't know if it was you that the Nun slapped for pulling up her sock, the girl lifted her leg up to pull up her sock in the hall and wham, right across the face. I guess she was suppose to bend down, but the 4th grade, never could understand that. The Nun said she was flirting with the boys, Hummm, Send me pictures everyone, Almost forgot, who remembers, Norma, don't remember her last name, maybe, Perez, she had a sister or two, lived on Conover St, just of the corner across from the bar. Bahannchies Bar, know I messed that one up, what was the name of that bar???..Chow people.... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, June 15, 2003 at 00:00:59 (CDT) To Mollie, I don't know if any of the Keneke family is still in Red Hook. I have been gone from there since 1965 and I lost touch with people I went to grammar school with. Perhaps someone else from the neighborhood can tell you. Sorry, I couldn't help. Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 21:14:04 (CDT) To Maureen Smith: You mentioned Gerard Kenneke, and I wonder whether any of his family members are still in Red Hook. Many, many, years ago c.1926 the Kenneke family and a Murphy family lived in the same building as my family, 119 Bush Street. (That was long before the projects were built.) Dick Tiejen had a grocery store nearby and I cannot recall the butcher's name down the street. Everybody knew everyone else, though, and nationality and religious differences meant nothing. The neighborhood women mothered all the children! The fathers weren't much in evidence, since they were breaking their backs for long hours to make a living. Mollie F. Howard (nee Bradley) <MFH423@aol.com> El Paso, TX USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 20:36:15 (CDT) Nick, That is my dad you are thinking of. He just celebrated his 71st birthday last week. I remember Jerry Drum. Speaking of traffic cops, I remember the fellow who directed traffic every day at Richards and Visitation. I also remember the crossing guards with their sashes. I used to love Wednesdays because we were let out of school at one, so the kids from PS 30 could get their religious education. Anyone have a Spaldeen? A friend from Bay Ridge (yeah, I talk to people from there) bought a box of them a few years ago. Brought back lots of memories. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 17:22:46 (CDT) Trying to connect with fellow Red Hookers. Lived with my Aunt Angie on Pioneer St. Graduated PS 30 on Sullivan St. Anthony (Tony) Monico Anthony Monico <amonico203@aol.com> Daytona Beach, Fl USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 15:17:09 (CDT) hey Bob i remember pro mant he was a traffic cop and are you also policeman if you are the same one i remember when you first got on the force i was the president of the little league along with Jerod Drum. what are you doing in Texas? Chaplain Nick USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 14:23:31 (CDT) RedhookPete: you sure have a great memory so good to hear from you you are as always so knowledge ever thinking about writing a book about the hook Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 14:20:23 (CDT) Hi Ya Kids Boy, you go away for a week and all hell breaks loose!! O.K. lets see if I can catch up. Jackie I sure do remember the Toomy's. I remember 3 brothers,one redhead a blonde and of course Frances. Nice family. Hello to GAE GAE,wow what a surprise! Tell the rest of the STATEN ISLAND branch of RED HOOK to get with the program (and the 21st century).Finally "SUGERMANS" took over "FREEMANS" sometime during the 60's. It was on Van Brunt between Dikeman and Wolcott. And yes Lucy, my sister has found the fountain of youth !!!!LOL Looking forward to the reunion too. Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> Estero, Fl USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 12:41:24 (CDT) Thanks Pete ... Now I know I am gonna blow my diet!.... Oh I LOVE them anyone knowing how to make them Please send me instructions I know they are made with chick peas and fryed in olive oil...but thay seem to miss something when I try makeing them Thanks ! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 10:41:49 (CDT) dear lucy, your mention of panelle sandwiches has my mouth watering...the best are made fresh everyday b4 your eyes on union st., between columbia and hicks st..on the left side of union 2 stores from hicks st...try their other goodies..they are as good as any in the city...pizza and calzone (turnovers stuffed with mozzarella and ricotta cheeses)are made across the st.{union} toward the middle of the block..try it you,ll like it!!! pete viegas <redhookpete@aol.com> staten island, n.y. USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 10:28:00 (CDT) So Jackie...Since we are same age (16) and went to 142 you must remeber the Pi-nelle-lee sandwiches they used to sell near the school in the cool place with the juke box blastin (was it the pizza store?) cobb webs in the brain! They were rectangle shaped friend patties on a seeded (heavenly bun) some people got em with chese on I liked mine straight up! I used to pay 20cents a piece for them yumm!and blast that music man! Hello to all! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 08:04:32 (CDT) Manti. There's a name I was just thinking about. There were Pro and Semi-Pro, and I went to school with Edward, of the next generation. Keep on remembering. With all of our collective memories, we might be able to dig up lots of folks from the Hook. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, Tx USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 08:02:50 (CDT) Hi Jackie........I have been in touch with Anthony.....we were always in trouble at school.......it was Anthony Cheicolo, Gerard Kenneke, Patrick Scully and others whose faces I see, but, names escape me........the bad boys....and then there was me.......yep, that's right......I was always in trouble with the boys......we would all get pulled out into the hall and I was the only girl......guess I was sort of a tomboy....LOL Thank you for the nice compliment.......I don't know why we never went out......but, I never really went out......I was kinda "tied up" if you know what I mean......LOL Take care Maureen Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 08:01:40 (CDT) hi john ryan i, like maureen boyle don t remember a sugarmans on coffey and van brunt, i do remember freemans on van brunt between dikeman and walcott. by the way the custard store was owned by clara buglisi{manti} tommys mother. howie graves cape coral, fl USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 03:08:46 (CDT) Hi Irene Musumeci, Yes, I remember you... I went to JHS 142 also. I was in Visitation up to the 4th grade, had some trouble w/ the Nun's, then to PS 30's, then to 142, Then to John Jay, Then to Harvard Unv, then to Yale Unv, OK I lied about the last two, lol....But they had a nice gym didn't they...I could never get close to you with all those guy's hanging out in front of your house night and day, and your Dad, I'm surprised your not a Nun, lol...Do you remember Linda, I'm doing to mess up this last name, Constilno or something like that, she had a few sisters also, lived on the other side of the BQE, took that little bridge over the BQE every day to school. That Union Street Pizza was great and cheap too, 15 cents a slice. You also had a great Bakery up the block from you, I don't remember the name, but my mother would send my brother up there all the time to get goodies. Yumm, What are you and your sisters up to these days ???? take care. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Saturday, June 14, 2003 at 00:06:57 (CDT) Hello Red Hookers! Wow have to clue you in and NO she aint paying me for this! Haha! LOL! I have been in touch with the very sweet gal from RED HOOK in the day Maureen Boyle (really nice person!) so today she sends me a photo of her WOW! Girlfriends still looking fine HATE HER! haha LOL only kidding no really she is even more gorgeious than before musta found that fountain of youth somewhere hidden in Florida!Hello Maureen! dont blush hang proud girl! Love to you all Louise tell Georgie The Indian from around the corner says get better soon! (bad cold thats all!) Love Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 23:34:47 (CDT) Ok Jeanne Mogenicky, are you playing hard to get her or what?..You pop up out of the blue and disappear, not nice, little girl. Did you or your computer crash. Dont be a stranger, dont make me come to SI and find you girl. We grew up together, you were in my house more then I was. Love jackie. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludoici, Ga USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 23:27:15 (CDT) Hi Maureen Smith and all the you other Red Hookers.. Maureen, Anthony Chechio says hi....Maureen how come we never went out with each, You were so gourgous w/ those blue eyes and that dark long hair, I dont know how I missed you lol.....Anthony Chechio told me tonite that he knows where John Perna is and he's going to tell him about this site, so he and his sister Patrica, will touch base w/ us. Lucy, hi to you and your love. Anthony also wants to send you an email, he thinks he knows you but he's not sure. As soon as he masters the computer he'll be in touch. I told him, just put it on this site. Lucy, do you know wgere Andrew Olette is???J Ryan, thanks for the up date on Horn and Hardents, your right big loss, I dont know what I'm going to do with all these nickels I have now.lol. This may sound like a company that you would find in Red Hook , right? Can you imagine working for a company that has a little more than 500 employees and has the following statistics: * 29 have been accused of spousal abuse * 7 have been arrested for fraud * 19 have been accused of writing bad checks 117 have directly or indirectly bankrupted at least 2 businesses 3 have done time for assault * 71 cannot get a credit card due to bad credit * 14 have been arrested on drug-related charges * 8 have been arrested for shoplifting * 21 are currently defendants in lawsuits * 84 have been arrested for drunk driving in the last year Can you guess which organization this is? Give up yet? It's the 535 members of the United States Congress. The same group of idiots that crank out hundreds of new laws each year designed to keep the rest of us in line, lol Jackie Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 23:11:53 (CDT) dear john ryan..since i am in my upper 70's u may not know me but i remember the H&H @that corner well.Norm sugarman was a good friend who played hoops @ the Sullivan st. YMCA as well as softball with us (the SULCONS)@ the coffey park playground..i lost touch with him after WW2 but well remember his dad's store just as u described it..good family..i did met up with norm in the 80's when he gave a speech @ the college of S.I. he still had that sense of humour and we had great time going down memory lane.. pete viegas <redhookpete@aol.com.> staten island, n.y. USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 21:52:17 (CDT) Hi Irene Musumeci.......I don't think I know you, but, you mentioned you went out with Joe Black. Now, my sister-in-law Nancy (nee Fevola) had a sister Lena who married a guy named Joe DeMeglio...and they called him Joe Black.....is this the same guy? Maureen Maureen Smith USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 21:26:17 (CDT) Hi John Ryan, I saw where you were talking about Sugarmans......???? I lived on VanBrunt at Coffey but, I don't remember that store. Which corner was it on? I remember the butcher next door to us and a laundry across the street and the other corner was a sort of office/storefront (never knew what was in there) and the other corner had a delicatessen and then a custard stand......so, help to refresh my memory...maybe it was before my time? Thanks Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 21:24:05 (CDT) I graduated from PS27 in 1951,Yes,I remember Mr.Campbell and Mrs.Cox,Tough without question, but fair, My home room teacher was Mrs.Sherrin.I use to play ball with the Spinelli TWINS, Nick could you be one of them? We use to also play handball in the school yard with a heavy set guy named Valentine,George Fioto,Jimmy Celia and Louie Ryan, Does this ring a bell. Anthony Monico {Dumplin} Naples, Fl USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 20:21:03 (CDT) Hi anyone - I lived on Henry Street and Summit. I went to PS 142. Seems everyone went to a parochial school. Feel left out. Anyone know me? I had three sisters and one brother and we lived on top of the candy store on Henry Street. My dad was very strict and most of the guys stayed away from me as they knew my parents. My house was across the street from Angie's store on Henry. Most of the guys hung out there and some of the guys hung outside my house. Would love to know if anyone lived in that area? We always had the Saint Rosalie Feast. It was such fun. As I grew up I went to Prospect Heights High School. I went out with Joe Black but I understand he passed away young. Just a note to see if anyone can remember me Irene Musumeci Irene Musumeci <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 18:17:44 (CDT) The last Horn & Hardart closed about eleven years ago. It was located at the corner of 42nd St. and 3rd. Avenue.I wouked for the company that owned the building and took part in the demo. It is now a Gap. A big loss !!!Does anyone remember Sugermanns on the corner of Coffey and Van Brunt,it was the "SUPER STORE" of the Hook in its day,no matter what you needed be it a communion suit,socks,pants, work clothes for your father or house dresses{remember them} Sugermans had it. The store was chocked full,Mr. Sugerman would take a look,grab his long stick and find what you wanted,he seemed to have everything,you also could buy things and pay for them weekly,like a lay a way but you had what you needed ,he trusted you.Those were the days!! jOHN rYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> Ridgefield Park, nj USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 18:17:00 (CDT) Jackie Thank You we are laughing our gasses off! LOL LOL LOL hahahaha! You are a very funny lad! But hey you are from RED freakin Hook! hahaha! LUcy & Cheno Haha! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 16:55:58 (CDT) I was going to Hong Kong on a business trip, I guess in the 80's. This guy asked me where I was from, I told him Red Hook, Brooklyn. This guy (upie type) was seated next to me on the plane when the guy turned to me and said, "Let's talk. I've heard that flights will go quicker if you strike up a conversation with your fellow passenger." I had just opened my book, closed it slowly, and said to the guy, "What would you like to talk about ?" "Oh, I don't know," he said, "How about nuclear power?" "Wow ok," I said. "That could be an interesting topic. But let me ask you a question first. "A horse, a cow, and a deer all eat grass. The same stuff. Yet a deer excretes little pellets, while a cow turns out a flat patty, and a horse produces clumps of dried grass. Why do you suppose that is?" "Jeez," he said. "I have no idea." "Well, then," I said, "How is it that you feel qualified to discuss nuclear power when you don't know shit?" and I bet you dont know where Red Hook is either. Went back to my book. I'm sure we all ran into people that think they could make us look of feel silly, because of where we were from. Later..... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 16:29:40 (CDT) Hi Joan, yes Fulton St had a lot of great times there. It seems when we had money the first place we headed for was there. That long ride on the B-61 Crosstown bus. The place I really got a kick out off was, I know I'll mess this up, Horn and Hordents??? when you put in Nickles to get your food from those little compartment w/ those little doors. I know they still have one in the city, I think it's on 34 st and 3rd Ave. not sure but close anyway. Later.... Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 15:54:12 (CDT) hi spin,i played against the Reos b4 ww2 in coffey park...induced pete nasta to pitch 4 us {SULCONS}and he was great...ran like the wind with great strides and was a great hitter..after the war he played with the Reos again with great long ball hitter benny buonacore,after the sulcons broke up...they were both great guys and good friends of mine...the K of C hall was near the Prospect Park Circle as i remember..red hook pete pete viegas <redhookpete@aol.com.> staten island, n.y. USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 13:29:03 (CDT) the bakery was on smith about 2 stores in from douglas st. yes i remember mays dept store. also ej korvettes, not sure if that is spelled right. yes i remember ebels on court st. i sure do miss bklyn.. bye joan hernandez <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 12:20:34 (CDT) Hey you guys remember when we used to make ZIP GUNS they were made out of wood abd a car athena and some tape and rubber bands used a nail for the hammer to shot the 22 and the gang fights remember the Red Hook Dukes and the red hook juniors we used to fught alot with south brooklyn from 4th ave. Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 11:22:39 (CDT) Hey you guys remember playing fist ball and we used a ball call the pimple ball white ball with little pimples on it i played for a team called the Reos from the other side of the park and remember swimming at the piers it used to be our swimming hole. How about the dances at the knights of columbus hall i think is was up on well i cant remember having a senior moment (Lay) Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 11:16:21 (CDT) Right back at you buddy and I LOVE the photos .. I am trying to figure out how to get them into where my regular photos are so I can send them out easier to those I think would enjoy seeing us all hang out like we did in OUR HOOK! a couple weeks ago... It was sooooooo fun!and heck we all need fun! Later Herman and Hookers! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 09:44:08 (CDT) WELL DONE (JACKIE AND LUCY) ,LOVE YA HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 07:42:05 (CDT) Hello People I know I have been quiet for a time...sigh!..sigh!.. I want to take this oppurtunity again to thank all of you who have sacrifaficed in anyway for this Country and its people! I for one appreciate your valor...and courage I am sure to those of you that served it was no picnic in the park! And I feel hurt that you had to be taken away from your families and friends and lives to be exposed to all that sh..crap!!! I am sure you guys did make the best of a bad situation but then again that is the spirit of the people of this country & especially Red Hook folks!I left here in 63 so I did not know who went who did not go but I often thought about it! and still do aagin Thank You Vets & your families too!You done us proud!Jsust cause I am not always online does not mean I have left this site...It only means things are happening that are keeping me occupied...Catch ya later !Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lunacille@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 06:49:08 (CDT) Vietnam was a trip, no two ways about it, and I promise I won't get into Vietnam stories. The Wall, as Herman described was even a bigger trip. I went to the Wall when it was still under construction, all the names were there but they were still playing with the landscaping. I just got up and went one day by myself, why, I don't know, it was like I was being called to this Wall of black marble w/ names on it, that was in a ditch near our capital. I guess it's like, what we are doing now with this site, remembering all our friends and all the good times we had. If Red Hook had it's own Wall of the people that left us, I think it would be the same experience. Remembering old friends and all the good times we had. You may say how could you have good times in a place like that where so many young people were loosing their lives. But believe me, we had some really great times there. It wasn't always a war going on. I could get into all the good times, but I'll save them for the reunion, just kidding. But no matter where Red Hook people go, we know how to make a good time out of any bad situation. We are like leaders of good times, people just join in with us, we have this attraction that we carry with us, that we were raised with. We saw and experienced are folks as children having great times. We maybe being so young would just watch with amazement at the good times are families had. They knew how to party. That's where we got it from and when ever there was a place or a time that needed to party we were there to make it a party that they wouldn't forget for a long time. That's why this reunion is so important to me and should be for everyone from the hook, all of us getting together to have a good time as our folks thought us, not just for us but for them, in there honor, because maybe they cant be with us now, and we wish they could, but to honor them and all there friends and ofcourse for all of us to be together again in one place, like it was in Red Hook, to have a good time. Our folks will be there in sprit I'm sure and they will be pride of us, to see what they have accomplished, it's all their fault, we are like we are, no matter where we live today or how far apart we are from each other, it doesn't matter. So don't forget to bring your party hats and your noise makers, because Orlando will never be the same. Some pretty heavy sh--, right, lol.....But you know what I mean, it's with us always. Amen Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, June 13, 2003 at 00:27:34 (CDT) Hi haven't heard from some of the old gang from the Hook maybe some names will ring a bell,Bob Thompson, Neil Keller. Meaney,Tommy Murphy,the Garrigans,John Clahane, Doc Hennesey the Redmond"s etc. The Mcateer's Tommy White <tomflo@msn.com> Oxon Hill , Md. USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 21:27:09 (CDT) RED HOOKERS,JACKIE,GAE GAE AND ALL THE GUYS FROM THE HOOK THAT WENT TO NAM IS THIS ALL IN MY MIND ,THERE WAS A LOT OF GUYS THAT WENT TO NAM FROM THE HOOK WAS IT THAT WE WERE ALL POOR OR WHAT ? A LOT OF GUYS WERE TAKEN OUT FROM DOWN THERE ,I WAS DRAFTED AND WHEN I WENT TO WHITE HALL STREET ,WHEN THEY FOUND OUT THAT I HAD TWO CHILDREN THEY SENT ME HOME,BOY WAS THAT LUCK OR WHAT,I FOUND OUT THAT MY MOTHER NEVER GAVE ME THE LETTERS FROM THE DRAFT BOARD AND THEN THEY FOUND ME THROUGH MY SS# WERE I WAS LIVEING AND THEY SENT ME A LETTER TO GET TO WHITEHALL ST .THAT I WAS DRAFTED.AND THE REST IS HISTORY THEN I MOVED UP STATE TO GET AWAY FROM ALL THE DRUGES THAT WERE COMEING INTO THE HOOK WELL I STARTED WITH TWO KIDS THEN THREE AT LAST A BOY TWO GIRLS AND A BOY THAT WAS IT FOR ME.THANK GOD FOR MY MOTHER IN LAW SHE GAVE US A GOOD START IN LIFE ,HELPING US MOVE UP STATE.JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS TO ALL THE NAM VETS ,I WENT TO THE WALL IN W.D.C WITH MY FRIENDS THAT WERE NAM VETS WE ALL WENT ON ARE HARLEYS I FOUND MY WIFES COUSIN ON THE WALL HIS NAME WAS JONHN DUGAN KILLED AT THE AGE OF 21 IT WAS A VERY SAD DAY FOR ME SEEING SOME OF MY FRIENDS STARTING TO CRY BRINGING BACK OLD STORYS (GOD BLESS YOU GUYS)PEACE AND LOVE HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY. USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 20:55:34 (CDT) Hi Nick, sure do remember those boat rides, they were great times. I also remember the police waiting at the dock to arrest the jumpers, bunch of kill joys (the police) that is. I don't know people, this site is getting rather quiet, did we exhaust all our happening already. Rattle those brains and dig deep. Tell us some of your good times in the hook, no matter how silly and who you did them with. Remember going to Skinny Andy on the 4th of July and his partner Anthony Getz, they had anything you wanted, except a atom bomb, but if you gave him enough time I'm sure they would get that too. He was responsible for many of our great 4th of July's in Red Hook. He was the man. Anthony Getz had or still has a store on 5th Ave in the 60-70 streets, some where in , still selling goods. Andy move next to me after the Clarks moved to LI, 97 Dikeman St. Andy loved to play cards, every Sunday we would play at Checo's house, 93 Dikeman St. Not too many people knew it but Checo had a big yard full of Roses 10 ft high in all the colors, he was a merchant marine, but had a real green thumb. He would give most of the ladies on the block, Roses. He love to cards as much as Andy and my brother, knock rummy was the game, always. The winner went home w/ maybe $60 to 80 bucks. Charlie (Checo) was also a great host w/ drinks and great food. Checo was always in his tee shirt and had a big belly to fill it. Other people played also, but don't remember who they were. Remind me if you can........Election Day, was a day of FIRES. We would gather materials for the fire on our block for weeks and hide our goods in the many lots we had around us, and when the time came, as soon as it got dark, we would get into gear and empty our lots into the middle of the street, on Dikeman. We all tried to out do the next block with the biggest fire. Once we had our mountain built, the gas would get poured on and wala, fire. People would come running out moving there cars so the paint wouldn't come off or blow up the car. The fire engines would patrol the hook that night, there busiest night of the year. Fires on every block. We would hide the johnnypumps w/ garbage cans and junk, so it would take them longer to put out the fire, and block the streets with someone's old car. Flames 40 ft high, and we would all stand around with pride, WOW look at that sucker burn. Then for kicks we would throw some 22 bullets into the fire, Just kidding, we did that at the boy scout camp in SI, Camp Pouch, does anyone remember that place. Sure you do, we all went there, I think. It got me ready for Vietnam, yah, right. Red Hook got me ready, with all our pellet gun wars and carpet gun wars. How about those carpet guns w/ the rubber bands and a cloths pin as a triger, the ammo w/ a piece of linoleum or those little cardboard circles that were all around Trums box factroy across from the Church. How about those horses that Trums had, remember those guy's, across from the Visitation Hall. Alright your turn to bring us down memory lane. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 20:10:46 (CDT) Hi : Do you all remember the boat rides to bear mountain in the summer time and us kids used to jump of the boat as it got near to the dock. Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 17:14:36 (CDT) Hi Matty Sullivan-I think I know the Red Murphy that you're referring to.His family lived on Richards St.between Coffey and Dikeman.Father was Joe and the mother's name was Mae Murphy.The sons' names were Michael,Roger,Billy and the youngest was Maryann,a cute little blond girl.I beleive they called Billy Murphy Red because of his red hair and he was a tough fellow.If I'm not mistaken,Maryann wrote in to this site and might see this and let you know.They moved to Lake Ronkonkoma as my sister Peggy Dowler and her husband Danny D. lived near them I believe. Mary Sheehan Rivera <Mary Rivera@aol.com> West Hurley, N.Y. USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 17:06:18 (CDT) jackie I left the hook in 1955 when i was drafted into the Army.My mother and father along with my brothers lived at 97 coffey st.I never came back to the hook.But never left Brooklyn untill 82.Now living in the Rockaways matty sullivan <sulkel@aol.com> belle harbor, ny USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 11:59:43 (CDT) Bob McDonald, thank you for the information matty s. maty sullivan <sulkel@aol.com> belle harbor, ny USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 11:52:06 (CDT) Matty, Red Murphy's name is Ed. He lived across the street from Jackie at 102 Dikeman. He was a Golden Gloves boxer. His son Eddie was one of my best friends, but we lost contact over the years. His sister Ann Marie was in my class at Visitation. Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 11:16:42 (CDT) Hi jack the Red Murphy I was asking about had 2 brothers Billy and Roger.It's funny i know his brothers names but not his.I am not sure how old he is .If i had to guess i would say in his early 60s. matty sullivan <sulkel@aol.com> belle harbor, ny USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 08:44:35 (CDT) Hi What a wonderful site. Does anyone come from the Gowanus Projects? I lived on 195 Hoyt st, Does anyone remember the "O'Neill Family"? I remember the Loughlins, the Aliotta, Miss Ruth, Miss Carrie, Miss Elenore Banner. I went to St. Agnes on Sackett St. My brothers were Jimmy, Thomas, Dennis and sister Linda. Anyone know my cousins Bobby, Patricia, and Joan O'Neill? I miss Brooklyn..... Marie K Marie (O'Neill) Kravette <Goodgrl53@hotmail.com> Medford, NY USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 08:25:36 (CDT) update regarding the reunion.possibly first weekend in june of 2004. will have more info first week of july. hi gae gae. nice to see you here tell everyone i said hello and mention the reunion. by the way it will be in orlando. howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral, fl USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 04:58:42 (CDT) update regarding the reunion.possibly first weekend in june of 2004. will have more info first week of july. hi gae gae. nice to see you here tell the everyone i said hello and mention the reunion. by the way it will be in orlando. howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral, fl USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 04:58:14 (CDT) update regarding the reunion.possibly first weekend in june of 2004. will have more info first week of july. hi gae gae. nice to see you here tell the guyd i said hello and mention the reunion. by the way it will be in orlando. howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral, fl USA - Thursday, June 12, 2003 at 04:57:19 (CDT) Hi Gae Gae......so nice to hear from you. Hope you are doing well. That is right...the last time we saw each other was at Harry's 50th....that was 9 years ago....boy, doesn't seem that long. Isn't this a great site??? I have been hearing from people I haven't seen or heard about in years......but, the trip down memory lane is "oh so sweet" Please give John and Liz my regards......and I am sure Harry's too. Take care, and feel free to email me or Harry anytime...it would be great! MO Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 21:21:17 (CDT) Matty Sullivan, They called me alot of things but I don't think they called me Red Murphy, I know we call the bricks red murphy's I had gourgous blond hair, just kidding, but I think I know who you mean. Where did you live? how old are you now? I'm 54 going on 19 if you if you know what mean. Let me know where you hung out, I think I know you. You just need to raddle my brain a bit. Hay, they named a street after you. I guess you heard that before, later. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 21:20:09 (CDT) Anthony Chechilo, WOW, coming out of the woodwork....I got your email and ziped you back good to hear from you, we did alot of crazy stuff together, if you still remember and I'm sure you do. let me know what your up to, it would be nice to hear you again, are you in touch w/ anyone that hung w/ us? let me know.Gae Esposito, yes I do remember now, Have you been in touch w/ Joey Paradiso or any of the guy's, Many great times on that corner, kick the can was a biggy we took it very serious, buck buck how many horns are up, the girls were the pollows. Cokalereyo 123, Stick ball and the sewers were the bases. Kings againest the wall, we had some great games and some wild times. Mrs Rivera, your very welcome, are you still as beauiful as ever. Tell everyone up in woodstock I sad hi, Ask Dottieann for Tommy's tel number thanks. Anthony rember we had those hockey games on Wallcott St, nice and wide and newly paved, remember we were skeating w/ the girls and Maryelle's blouse came off in my hands and she skeated home in her bra, she had long blond hair. Boy did I get in trouble for that. We were pretty good on skeats, but those cobble stones were a bitch. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 21:04:31 (CDT) HEY GAY GAY is that you ?this is HERMAN RIVERA FROM THE HOOK and the CYO.IF THIS IS YOU ,rember you and HOWEY took my GO CART and crashed it down at the stadem, how is MARIE .how are you doing and were are you liveing now,i live up state n.y. by WOODSTOCK if thats you write back soon LATER PEACE AND LOVE HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 20:27:33 (CDT) HI MURPHY I HUNG OUT WITH HOWIE MCCOMSKEY JOEY PARADISO J JOFFER&ZIKE MURPHY JONHSTON.WE STOOD BY JOHNS .I ALSO STOOD WITH THE BRAVOS. I REMENBER EFAM,EADDIE,LOUIE $I THINK THIER WAS A KIKEY ,&MACHO. GAE ESPOSITO USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 20:14:54 (CDT) HI MURPHY I HUNG OUT WITH HOWIE MCCOMSKEY JOEY PARADISO J JOFFER&ZIKE MURPHY JONHSTON.WE STOOD BY JOHNS .I ALSO STOOD WITH THE BRAVOS. I REMENBER EFAM,EADDIE,LOUIE $I THINK THIER WAS A KIKEY ,&MACHO. GAE ESPOSITO USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 20:14:54 (CDT) JOAN I THINK I REMEMBER THE BAKERY. WAS IT ON SMITH OR ON DOUGLAS? DO YOU REMEMBER THE ICE CREAM PARLOR ON SMITH ST. BETWEEN I THINK DOUGLAS AND DEGRAW. AND THE IC CREAM PARLOR ON COURT ST. OFF OF BALTIC ST. NEXT TO THE FUNERAL HOME. THAT WAS IN THE EARLY 1960'S. JOAN DO YOU REMEMBER MAYS DEPT. STORE. MY MOM WOULD ALWAYS TAKE ME TO MAYS. A&S WAS TO EXPENSIVE SHE SAID. Baffi Bklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 18:13:08 (CDT) Where exactly was that bakery was it on Smith or on Douglas. What year. Do you remember the ice cream parlor on Court St. off of Baltic St. next to the funeral home? Baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 18:06:27 (CDT) jack murphy,would you have been called Red Murphy at one time? matty sullivan <sulkel@aol.com> belle harbor, n.y. USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 17:58:54 (CDT) Hi Jackie M.-thanks for letting us know about Jimmy Walters,I did pray for him as Sarah called me too about his surgery.He was the best at Volpe's,always so friendly to everyone.We love you Jim and are happy to hear that you are coming home soon.All good wishes to you and Kate----Mary Sheehan Rivera Mary Sheehan Rivera <mary rivera@aol.com> West Hurley, N.Y. USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 17:30:27 (CDT) hi does anyone remember the bakery on douglas and smith, we would go there at midnight and buy the fresh hot bread. when in was in st paul's, almost everymorning we would stop at the college bakery for a hot crumb cake. the bakery is still there..sure do miss brooklyn.... joan abarno <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 16:29:01 (CDT) Hi Red Hookers - Would love to hear from some of my old friends. I lived on Wolcott Street and went to Visitation Grammar School. I was in Maureen Boyle's class and would love Maureen to contact me. Maybe thru Maureen I can find some of my old friends. Again, glad I heard of this website. Also, heard of a reunion. Let me know if someone knows about it. From a loyal Red Hooker Anthony Chechilo Anthon Chechilo <Belamoramia@aol.com> Staten Island, NY USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 15:58:34 (CDT) Hi All: I graduated from P.S.27 i graduated in 1953 and i remember Mr Campbell rough teacher but great i used to play on his baseball team wish we had more teachers like him also do aany of you remember Mrs Coxx another tough teacher. Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 14:32:42 (CDT) Hello to all from the Hook. Just wanted to let everyone know. That Jim Walters is doing great, up talking to the family and maybe coming home this weekend. So that's a bit of great new's for the Hook and his family and friends. jim had and has so many friends from Red Hook and so many other places. He lives in Orlando w/ his wife (Kay)and children (Mary & Missy). So we will be asking him to show us his scares at the reunion of all the Red Hookers. I heard Disney will be closing down during the Red Hook Reunion. take care, jackie Jackie <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 14:17:18 (CDT) Hi GAESPOSITO, I know the name, but cant see the face. Where did you live and who did you stay with? Yes, Billy Murphy was my big brother, Sally was my mother, Mae was my aunt who lived on Conover St, then moved to Islip, L.I, we lived on Dikeman St bet Richard & Van Brunt. My brother's family is still there. Jackie Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 13:56:48 (CDT) HI HARRY & MAUREEN BOYLE ESTHER MORAN TOLD ME ABOUT WEB SITE.THE LAST TIME WE WERE TOGATHER WAS HARRY 50th THAT WHEN I FOUND THAT HARRY WASNT THE ONLY BOYLE THAT COULD SING. JOHNY $ LIZ ARE DOING FINE ,THEY HAVE 3 GRAND KIDS. HELLO AMIGO HERMAN I ALWAYS ASK FOR YOU,THOSE VISTATION DANCE WERE GREAT. I FORGIVE YOU FOR STEALING ALL MY MOVES . JAKIE MURPHY ARE YOU BILLY BROTHER OR MAE SON! GAESPOSITO USA - Wednesday, June 11, 2003 at 13:01:05 (CDT) Hi Giselle I told you this site was great. Eddie Boy has got to get on here too.The memories are something else aren't they? I am reading names that I have not heard in years. I went to P.S. 27. I have not yet came across any one that went to school with me. My graduating class from the 8th grade was 1956 (wow) and it was the last time P.S.27 had 8th graders.I remember going to the Red Hook stadium for field day. That meant that all the boys we had an eye for would try their best to sit with us. Our teachers were strict, boy I remember Mr.Campbell he knew how to handle the rough guys. He would throw keys, dust erasers or anything he had in his hand at the guys. I don't remember the parents running up and screaming about anything. They didn't beat up teachers, they didn't sue the school system they checked out the problems and that was it. I remember jelly apples but from a candy store in the projects. Sals, he had the best hot and drippy all over your mouth jelly apples. Ices, the best. The 50s and early 60s was a time that none of us will ever forget. Come on people,I know somebody from P.S.27 has checked this site out. As Lucy said don't be shy....Later friends. Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 20:15:28 (CDT) Hi Giselle I told you this site was great. Eddie Boy has got to get on here too.The memories are something else aren't they? I am reading names that I have not heard in years. I went to P.S. 27. I have not yet came across any one that went to school with me. My graduating class from the 8th grade was 1956 (wow) and it was the last time P.S.27 had 8th graders.I remember going to the Red Hook stadium for field day. That meant that all the boys we had an eye for would try their best to sit with us. Our teachers were strict, boy I remember Mr.Campbell he knew how to handle the rough guys. He would throw keys, dust erasers or anything he had in his hand at the guys. I don't remember the parents running up and screaming about anything. They didn't beat up teachers, they didn't sue the school system they checked out the problems and that was it. I remember jelly apples but from a candy store in the projects. Sals, he had the best hot and drippy all over your mouth jelly apples. Ices, the best. The 50s and early 60s was a time that none of us will ever forget. Come on people,I know somebody from P.S.27 has checked this site out. As Lucy said don't be shy....Later friends. Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 20:14:54 (CDT) Remember picking my own apple and fruit lady would dip it in a home made hot jelly apple sauce with a stick. this fruit stand was on Henry St. directly across from PS 29 main entrance. The pot was an old beat up pot with jelly apple sauce dripping all over it. Giselle Baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> Bklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 19:11:00 (CDT) For Chaplain Nick Spinelli. you forgot to mention working with me on the erie basin improvement committee which we founded. We got a lot of work accomplished in the hook just the 2 of us. do you rememeber? also we did a lot on the cursillo movement down on congress st. is that what made you become a lay chaplain? good to see your getting along, I'm still in the hook, get back to me will you? for you memoriy buffs of which there seems to be many, who remembers when the grade schools lined up along vanbrunt street to watch our president FDR drive by with the little flower mayor laguardia together in an open limo after the ceremoney for the start of the battery tunnel construction? I was 10 yrs old, it was early 1941. Yes, even the president of the united states was in red hook once.... john burkard <elderchief@yahoo.com> brooklyn, redhook, n.y. USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 17:44:30 (CDT) SOUTHBROOKLYN I HAVE LIVED IN THIS AREA FOR 47 YEARS. WAS BORN IN SAINT PETERS HOSPITAL, NOW KNOWN AS COBBLE HILL NURSING HOME. WENT TO PS 29 PUBLIC SCHOOL ON HENRY ST. AND THEN WENT TO NATHEN HALE ON BALTIC ST. ALSO KNOWN AS SIXES THEN WENT ON TO IS293 ON BALTIC AND COURT I WENT TO THAT SCHOOL WHEN IT WAS FIRST BUILT, I CAN REMEMBER WHEN IS293 WAS SAINT FRANCE COLLEGE THAT WAS THE EARLY 60'S. RIGHT NEXT TO THAT COLLEGE ON BUTLER AND COURT ST. SIDE WAS THE LIDO MOVIE HOUSE. DOES ANYONE REMEMBER THIS. GISELLE BAFFI <HIPNOTICSPECTER@MSN.COM> BKLYN, NY USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 16:52:03 (CDT) All you young Red Hookers do you all remember i was the president of the little league basball and we used to have little league dances at Visitation Hall to raise money there was Jerard Drumm Bobby McDonald Jerry Grazino let me know love to hear from you younger guys Chaplain Nick Chaplain Nick Spinelli USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 16:20:08 (CDT) Hi All:This is chaplain Nick Spinell some know me by the name SPIN i use to live on 16 luqueer st the other side of coffee park i married a girl named Connie Nucito we lived on 324 Van Brunt St over Pimppinell bar was aprt of the gang red hook dukes and red hook juniors. Nick Spinelli (Lay Chaplain ) <spin1938@comcast.net> Freehold, NJ USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 16:08:33 (CDT) Lived on Pioneer St. (Red Hook) Anthony Monico <amonico203@aol.com> Daytona Beach, Fl USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 14:55:13 (CDT) Hi again, sorry that message about Harry Scala and Harry Nespoli was directed to Jeanne Moglielnicki....not Louise.... Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 09:45:52 (CDT) Hi all......just want to remind Louise who Harry Scala and Harry Nespoli (there is 2 of them) are.....Harry Scala lived above Tony's pizzeria with his grandmother and sister Caroline.....Harry Nespoli (the older one) lived over Tony's pizzeria too (on first floor above store) with his sisters MarieAnn and Theresa.....the other Harry Nespoli lived on the corner of Wolcott Street and Van Brunt above the hardware store.....he had a sister named Marie....who was very good friend with Gracie Calise, MaryJane Adams, Vinnie Reale, Evelyn Ciro (Tony and Lena's daughter), Popeye Reale, Benito, Alfred.....etc., etc., etc., From what I understand....Harry Nespoli (Theresa's Brother) became a priest....MarieAnn married Alfred and Theresa also married....don't know where they are now. Anyway, hope that brings some memories back to you about who they were.... Maureen (Boyle) Smith USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 09:42:48 (CDT) hi i lived on smith st between baltic and butler sts. i went to st pauls school on warren st and bay ridge hs. i have 3 older sisters lucille, prudence and lorranin. all went to st pauls. i married eddie hernandez and we traveled to his career in the army.. we now live in dover, delaware. i used to love to play handball in the school yard of is293 on baltic st.. if there is anyone out there who remembers me or my sisters please write back... joan abarno/hernandez joan abarno/hernandez <ejh1313@aol.com> dover, de USA - Tuesday, June 10, 2003 at 07:16:01 (CDT) Jeanne, I can't believe this, I was just chating about you, and your whole Family & bam, there you appear, like Jeanie in the bottle, or out of the bottle. This is really mind blowing. Never thought I'd chat w/ you again. I hope you dont mind me chatting about your folks, Good thing I said all good stuff. lol, You know I was pretty tight with all your family. How have you been girl? Who was Jimmy Sullivan, was he from Red Hook? Are you still as beautiful as ever? E-mail me, Jackie Murphy Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 23:23:14 (CDT) Hey Jackie, Jeanne (Mogielnicki) Sullivan here. I don't remember a Harry Scala or Harry Nespoli. But I did marry Jimmy Sullivan almost 33 years ago, (a senior moment... for you or me)? Jeanne Staten Island, NY USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 22:11:38 (CDT) hI:More names that popped into my head,Ray Russ,Billy Pills,Melvin Hugabone, Jimmy Troller,Jimmy Creegan,Jimmy Craig,Larry Powers,Tom London,Milton Bianchi.Brian & Jimmy Butler,Eddie Mc Call, Rich & Jimmy Mc Cabe,their father had a fruit and veg. horse and wagon.Does anyone remember when Sims Grocery started across the street in the store that was a tialors.The store they moved into was an old Bohacks,then a soda shop,then Sims.We had an account their,they used to add everything up on a brown paper bag,with a pencil they kept behind their ear.The Laffens lived above the store. JOHN RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 18:35:46 (CDT) would love to hear from anyone who lived on Baltic St. Between Henry and Clinton St. I lived across the street from PS 29 school yard. 1960 to 1980. Now on Wareen St. Giselle Baffi <hipnoticspecter@msn.com> bklyn, ny USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 18:29:16 (CDT) Oh do I remember that hot Italian bread. It was to die for, and it was always hot. My Mom would always get 2 loaves. How about the bleach boys? Remember it was 25 cents a gallon. That was called javel, it was stronnngggg.Do you remember NOT going on Court ST? Do you remember when the Red Hook Dukes used to beat the guys up from the projects? They were kind of tough those guys, my brother included. The Natland twins,Pizzola,Lamo,Sibi,Lenny,Johnny, Spicky,Mooney,& McGibbon & then there was Georgie Fioto and Rodger Minnini. Herman do you remember the Happening Bar on Huntington & Henry St. That was Georgie and Rodgers' place. I remember they beat the crap out of poor Philip Navillo in front of the Clinton, I think it was because he was different, he was black. They were stupid.Yes we have so many good memories but then again we have the bad memories also, but that made us become better people in the future. Here we are, we survived.We made it.Now where were we? Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 18:28:57 (CDT) Hey ! Red Hookers! Jackie Thanks for the compliment! and Cheno says hi back to ya but his last name is Suarez not Bravo... He forgives ya!.. Well folks today was finally nice as the clouds evaperated finally and I took complete advantage of it by walking down to see our Lady In the harbor!at the foot of Coffee St. at the new peir (its so beautiful there now!) and I enjoyed it for ALL of you that are far away from here today! No one had caught any fish yet...Ahhhhhhhhhhh! It was so nice! My Love to you all ! Lucy & Cheno too! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 18:03:30 (CDT) Attention all former inmates of C.Y.O.summer day camp at Coney{mid 1960s}Now forming a support group for survivors.You are not alone.Ha!Ha!Seriously though,does anyone remember that dump?Also St.Charles Borromeo school in the Heights.Adolfo Bauza,Randal Avolio,Harry Busk,Cynthia Phillips,Michael OBrien,Joseph Kerwin.What a crew!Give me a yell c.brady <steeplechase2252@yahoo.com> stuart, fla USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 09:07:21 (CDT) HI JACKIE, NO i did not have a sister by that name her name was COOKIE blond hair blue green eyes a fox in he day.does any body rember the bread man that came to the projects to sell bread he would give you 5 cents a loaf he got 20 cents we used to knock on all the doors in the projects yelling bread man and thats a lot of doors to knock on, you made 5 dollars for the days work ,and then you lived like a king for a fue days till the next time he came around.LOUISE do you rember that?i was he maine man selling that bread.and LUCY THAT SMELL IN THE MOIVE WAS PEEEEE that the boys would pee in a cup then let it go down hill in the moive the happy hour and the pinenera moive the bath rooms were damp, pipes were allways sweating and the peeee bowl was full of ice all the time do you rember that,if you misssed a movie at the clinton you went to the pinenear movie then if you missed it there you went to the happy hour on columbia st then you were allways BE in a panick to get back to the projects because the pattyboys would get you going home.and try to mess you up ,it would allways took 4 or 5 of them to mess you up never one on one .well so much for them big bad boys from union st.later Herman HERMINIO RIVERA <BIKERMINIO> OLIVEBRIDE, NY USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 08:53:52 (CDT) Cheno Bravo, hope your doing good, I'm sure you are w/ that sexy lady of your's, remember your Dad's store on Richard, great Guy. Thanks for that word on Joey, he was really a great guy and had a beautiful wife, don't remember her name. Yes, the brother Carmine, he was always dressed up, or was it just me. The Father too. Hi Lucy, No, this was Dotty Mogenicky, little tomboyish, Dottyann Gallargher would remember her, she just lived across the Street from her. Tough Check, she worked somewhere in the hook, but can't remember. Do you know there is another Dikeman St in NYC, it's uptown Manhattan, but it's spelled Dykeman St., love ya. The Ratells, Skinny and Fat, Wayne Ustick, haven't heard these names in such a long time. Fat Ratell, tough cookie. He beat up my brother one day on the way to the store. My brother came home all full of blood. My Dad sat on his little stool by the window reading his paper as always and Fat passes my house w/ a few of his friends, maybe twenty min later. I never saw my father move so fast out of that house and all over Fat Ratell, what a beating my father gave him. He wasn't stopping just kept on going, hitting him with everything he had, Fat could not get a lick in, he was too busy trying to protect himself. What a mess Fat was when a few neighbors pulled my father off him. I never knew my father was so fast w/ his hands and good. What a day that was. Hi Harry, thanks, yes the Bakery and that Eye Glass place, must have passed a million times. Harry, remember Francis Tomby the blind kid who lived over the Chinese Cleaner's, they did mostly shirts, on a hanger or folded w/ that blue paper band around the shirt. They really got out the "ring around the collar" they were good. Anyway Bob Mc Donald remind me of Francis in his e-mail to me. He was always running w/ that cane around the corner to Dikeman St and boy was he smart, always talking about somthing he learned in school. Wonder what ever became of him, great mom and dad to alway's seating outside the door in chairs. Later people, Jackie, Murf Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Monday, June 09, 2003 at 01:52:10 (CDT) hey jimmy walters,good luck on the operation,i had a triple in 93.i'll say aprayer for your recovery,the secret is to keep apositive attitude and never say i can't, just be persistant and never give up the fight. good luck , god bless. later johnny c. john cleary <johncleary44> west babylon, ny USA - Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 22:37:18 (CDT) Hi! Red Hookers! More names are floating in my brain... Margaret Bowen & Her older brother Todd .I think they lived next door or over Davidsons pharmacy on Van Brunt & Sullivan? Joey Parideso...I dont really remeber him but I remember his name.Andrew Oletti ! and he had a cousin Orrie Baffi that went to Don Bosco school..I wore his beautiful school ring for a while.. I rember WAY BACK to when I was a small fryand lived on lower Sullivan St.there was a candy store down stairs and the man that owned it was very well known both in the neiboorhood as well as other places!!! that name was Johnny White! He was very kind to me...his face is cloudy to me now but his name still stays in my head.Well people catch ya later! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 22:03:47 (CDT) Jackie M. Cheno says to tell ya that Joey D. Died around 5 years ago or so bad liver...He had a brother too Carmine..His family all lives on Staten Island last he heard.... Ok this is from Lucy now were yyou refering to the Ratells? they had a sister al little bit of a tom boy?I think her name was Cookie?! I too lived in that apartment house Ion Dykeman St. at the end... When I was very ypoung before we moved to Van Brunt St. I was askinny little girl with very long stringy hair and the little boys Wayne Ustick & co. used to sing that song My friend the withch doctor I used to get so angry! It really pushed my buttons... OOh EE, Ooh ohh, ting tang walley whata bing bang, OOh ee ,ooh ohhh ,ting tang whata walley bang bang! GRRRRRRRRRR! Naw it dont hurt anymore! Now I relise it was cause Wayne had a crush on me! and thats how boys 9 years old act! Haha! Catch ya later sorry to give you bad news about Joe D. Lucy Fraser /Suarez Brooklyn, NY USA - Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 12:34:40 (CDT) Hi Jackie, they had some great softball games down the fields. Jackie was that pitcher named Danny? What a fast windmill pitch. The money went on candy and white rock soda, cream, and those ice's, I forgot who was talking about them, but they were greatw/ the amounds. Those little choc cups of pudding from John's Deli, someone reminded me of those as well. When we need more deposit bottle, we hit white rock at night, by the case. Remember all those bottles just hanging out. Goes anyone remember the white rock water tower blowing up, now there's only one tower. It wasn't me....lol Herman, did you have a sister named Estell, she has the same last name, went to PS 142, or do you know who I'm talking about?. Johnny C, do you remember that time I tried the sleeper hold on you, and I thought I killed you, you were lying on the floor shaking. Then you fliped me in the yard and you thought you killed me or broke my neck, I couldn't catch my breath. My Judo days. I use to box at Red Hook pool, in the winter it became a boxing gym, and one day came home w/ the 2 sets of gloves and 2 head pieces and 2 mouth pieces in my gym bag to pratice w/ my father, because he also went there when he was a kid. Anyway, I went into that soda shop next to the cleaners on Van Brunt & Dikeman St, Joey D was there w/ his friends, remember him, great boxer, always fighting at Visitation Hall, he was tough & good. So he see's the bag w/ the gloves inside and he put them on and tells me to put on the other gloves & head piece, I said noway Joey, your way out of my league, but he insisted and was hitting me in the head as I was having my Choc egg cream. and all his friends started to move the tables and chairs to form a so called ring and I said to myself, oh shit I'm going to get my ass kicked by the toughest guy in Red Hook, I tried to weesle my way out of it by telling him I had a head acke, but that shit didn't get w/ him. So I put on all the stuff, took off my shirt, I was 147 lbs, so you could imgine what I looked like and Joey was built like a brick shit house. But if I didn't fight him, I said to myself, I would not be able to show my face again, and get a choc egg cream here again. So I thought it would be a friendly little spout, I hit him to hits me, I lay down and say ok you win I gotta go now. But I was so wrong. Someone made up a bell and rang it, and Joey came at me like I got his girlfriend knocked up or something, to him this was very real or he just wanted to inpress the many girls that were in the place, all I saw were gloves and they werent mine. He was kicking the shit out of me. Thank God the bell rang, I thought it was over, but it was only the end of round one, I said to myself again, OK Jackie you had better give him all you have or your going to die here. So round two, bell goes off and here he comes again, still very mad at me, and we both went at it big time, but this round had no bell, we just kept going at it and I kept waiting for the bell, but, no bell, then I knew the only way to get out of here today, was for one of us to go down, then my angle came and knocked two of his teeth out, or maybe it was one, and he said he me OK that's enough. His month was bleeding real bad. I said to myself again, I better get out of here before every body in this place kicks my ass. But Joey was really good about it and I had a choc egg cream on him as he got some first aid from all the girls. I hope that wasn't too boring of a story. I never took the gloves home again. I don't remember the name of that store we were in that day, but we were goods friends after that. He married that girl next to John's food market just across the street from where we were fighting. I think Joey's father was Carmine the book--, alway's walking around the Hook collect the nickles and dimes for the num-----, I'm sure it was more then nickels and dimes, but what did I know. Anyone know what happen to Joey D ? So much for me getting my ass wipped. lol. Remember DR. Burnstein The Dentist, 2nd Fl, Cor Van Brunt & Dikeman St, He was the pits, thats another story. Later, got to get some sleep. Chow. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Sunday, June 08, 2003 at 01:20:14 (CDT) hi bobby macdonald ,it's john cleary i lived at 87 dikeman ingracie barry's house. i was just telling someone that my one and only time i played golf was with you.9 holes, i was so surprised how relaxing it was.that's it for now. thanks for the memories. johnny c. john cleary <johncleary44> west babylon, ny USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 23:35:58 (CDT) Hey Jackie Murphy. Thanks for remembering my dad . Jackie Dell owned Gabes Bar. We did have great uniforms, And yes Dennis did get shot working there. He was shot by Johnny Boy Gallo.Iam surprised your not a millionaire from all those deposits. Jackie USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 21:57:48 (CDT) Hi Harry thanks for the feedback. I can't believe so many years have past. The laughing policeman, thats great. Thanks for letting me in on the reunion, I would love to make it but I know deep down in side I wont be able to make it. I know there will be some great pictures posted, and the stories will be enjoyed by all of us WHO didn't make it. Thanks again for letting me know about Mary & Frank. Wouldn't it be great if we could go back in time just like that episode on "Twilight Zone" kick the can? Yes just like Lucy said there are plenty of ghosts here in Red Hook. This was a place where everybody did know you and cared about you. Now neighbors are just strangers you pass in the street, no standing and talking and exchanging receipes or watching out for the kids. There are no kids moving in with Moms & Dads only plenty of dogs.Hahaha. There are dogwalkers jobs available too. Smile. It is still the Hook to us..... Louise <Sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 19:10:39 (CDT) I WENT TO ST. MARY'S ON COURT ST, GREW UP ON HUNTINGTON ST. IN RED HOOK, NOW CARROLL GARDENS. ARLENE JONES (MENSCHE) <AMENSCHE@SWFLA.RR.COM> CAPE CORAL, FL USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 18:28:52 (CDT) LOUISE I M FRANKS COUSIN. HE LIVES HERE IN CAPE CORAL FL. YES HE DID BECOME A COP [ THE LAUGHING POLICEMAN, AS HE WAS KNOWN ] HE IS DOING FINE HE JUST LEFT TO GO UP TO JERSEY FOR A COUPLE OF WEDDINGS AND MONTHS. HIS SON FRANK IS GRTTING MARRIED. A FRIEND OF THE THEIRS IS ALSO. THEY ALSO HAVE A DAUGHTER KATHY. WILL LET THEM KNOW YOU WERE ASKING ABOUT THEM. JUST TO LET YOU KNOW WE ARE LOOKING TO HAVE A REUNION IN ORLANDO IN JUNE OF 2004 POSSIBLY. howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral, FL USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 18:02:00 (CDT) Hi. Harry Boyle,the name of the bakery was Scheu bakery,my cousin Margaret Masterson worked there for many years,we used to go there for a quarters worth of mixed buns.margaret was a young girl whose hair turned whitein a very short time.Mt sister Maryann dated your uncle Jack for many years,he was working for A.& S.I never forget the night he took me to Coney Island. My sister barbara still has the scar from his m39 Buick,lisence # BY1307.He also saved her when she drank clorex,he made her drink milk and held her upside dowm while she threw up. We remember him wlll. JOHN RYAN <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 15:44:07 (CDT) Hi Harry Boyle I always wondered what ever became of Mary & her husband Frank. They left Red Hook years ago. I remember they had a baby boy in the early 60s. Tell them George & Louise (Tiny she might remember not Louise). Frank hung around on Dykeman St. with my husband George, Cubi, Danny and my brother-in-law Tito. Tito was married to Ethel Hunchinson who had a sister Arlene and Mildred (Tootsie) and a brother Raymond. Everytime I pass the house around the corner from where Gabes Bar stood I think of Mary & Frank. Tell them Hi and they are still remembered, and Franks laugh. He wanted to become a cop didn't he? I am an original Red Hooker from the projects and now down the point. Isn't this site the best??? Keep those memories coming. And yes the Happy Hour was the pits, I remember it well. Louise <sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 15:25:52 (CDT) Hey Jackie, I see Jimmy Galleger every so often. He lives on the east side of Florida in Ft. Lauderdale, me and my sister live on the west coastnear Ft. Myers. I see Howie Graves, Mike Coughlin, my cousin Mary-Lynne and her husband Frank Balucce all the time .We all live here. I forgot about the "HAPPY HOUR", that was worse than "THE PIONEER. What a sht hole.hahaha. I also remember the Mogenicky Family from Dikeman St. There was another brother,they called him "RED". By the way the Boyles lived over the bakeryat 402 Van Brunt (I forgot how to spekk the name but it was pronouced SHOY'S. It was next to Laubs Eyeglass store ,across from Tony's Pizza . Nespoli's lived above the store. Don't know what happened to them,but I stay in touch with Vinnie Reale, his family had that great little grocery store next to Tony's. Oh by the way Howie, count me in on the reunion in June and I promise Jackie I'll show up in a Limo ,just to keep the Fantasy alive hahahah. Keep on Hookin' Harry Boyle <hjboy@juno.com> estero, fl USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 09:27:34 (CDT) very nice but I don pass here* emeka <e@mugumail.com> ebeano, na wa u go know - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 09:04:39 (CDT) Hi Ellen, I went to Visitation (Class of 1968) with Robert Brown. He later went to St. Francis College (Accounting major?), but I lost track of him after that. Is he your uncle? Bob McDonald Bob McDonald <mcdonald@ba.ttu.edu> Lubbock, TX USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 08:14:52 (CDT) Does anyone have any information about the Brown Family that lived at 44 Coffey Street? My father, Joseph Brown, and his five brothers grew up there. Would love to hear from anyone who knew them. Ellen Carmody West Chester, PA USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 06:06:02 (CDT) Almost forgot to update you on my brother-in-law Jimmy Walters, from Volpes Drug Store. I told you he had had a heart attack. Will he goes under the knife Monday for open heart surgery, lets all same a pray for him, he's such a great guy. Thanks. jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 02:03:48 (CDT) I lied, I was just hungry, Did anyone have rouches in there house or was it just us, lol remember that Hot dog guy "POP" from Coffee St, had two very fine daughters, Anna and Ida whoooo he had rabits in his yard, and lots of rats, big suckers we would shoot them w/ the BB guns. Corection, Harry Scala was his name, Harry Boyle did you remember him, real nice guy, that I think married Jenny Mogenkickey oh ya, they also had a brother Rammond Mogenkickey, he wasn't hanging out in red Hook, he was a dancer in the city. Harry do you remember Billy Gardenno he love to play cards. His Mother use to chase us out of the hall. I think he lived next to you, had the pigions on the roof. His Mother also had a house on Coffee St, next to the hot dog guy's house w/ the two nice daughters. Ruthy Myers also lived in your bldg or the one next store. The limozine place was under you w/ all the black cadies. Reds, I think they called it. My first job was at Riverbanks HW, cor of Walcott & van Brunt, sold nails loose by the pound. Who remembers Gailann Clark, she lived next to me. Who remembers the WEBS? The Kovons, The South Brooklyn Boys, The Dukes. How about the Happy Hour Movie House w/ the rats running around and twenty cents to get in. Put your popcorn on the floor, forget about it, the rats got it. The rats were so big in that place, that they would sit next to you and watch the movie w/ you. Look over at them and they smiled back at ya. They wanted same popcorn. If you went to take a lick, they would take your seat. Harry do you keep in touch w/ Jimmy Gallagher, from the Passions, Just to be with you, I remember the day his group was on the Dick Clark Show. Do you do any of the Oldie Shows? Is your old group still kicking? Maybe you could sing us a tune at the reunion, I'll help ya out. Jimmy is in Fla, last time I heard, The Hotdog King would know, Tommy B, from upstate. Hitting the sack for sure this time, chow Red Hook. John Ryan, remember so of those names and Joe's bar, chow. jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 01:47:22 (CDT) There coming out of the woodwork, like roaches, so cool to her all these names and places. That song "Baby Blue" Your my baby blue, baby bloooooooo, with your eyes so blue, eyes so blooooooooo, I I I love youuooooo, Baaaabby bluuuooo, I I I love youuuuuu I do B_A_B_Y B-L-U_Eeeeee. Harry, I always thought you would be pulling up in the limo and not say hi to us as you left the hook for the big time. But your still w/ us. I remember all the girls after you and I was after your sister, but she didn't know I existed. I'm Going to try it, Charletterousess, thise things in the white cups w/ the wipe cream that you would pop up from the bottom, I think that's what they called them, oh ya, had a cherry on top, w/ cake on the bottom. Yummmmm. I remember that scary movie in the clinton, and them having to walk home though the projects at night lookimg for the boogyman. Herman, Johnny, who was that guy above the cleaners on richard and dikeman? was it Daddy Harry. that name rings a bell. Not too many bells left here guys, help me out people. How's me old tomato, whooo, he always use to say that. Here's a tough one. Who remembers that last three story house on dikeman w/ the head of a horse on it, across the street they owned a horse. We use to take the girls there, and wait, to watch it take a lick, matdoonnn. The girls would all screem and run away, it was so funny... Remember the lumber yard by the softball field and those funny looking trucks that carried the lumber between it's wheels, they were yellow. The great softball games, Gabes with there cool looking uniforms, red and white, tons of beer and soda. Those fast ball underhand pitching, I rember this one pitcher named Danny, the greatest underhand picture I ever saw pitch. The ball moved so fast. he was great. We would wait around be get the bottles for the deposits, I think we got a nickle for each bottle and we got rich after one of Gabes games. I guess all the bars played each other. But Gabes got all the trophys. Dennis Mogenkickey, was the bartender at gabes many years later and I think he was shoot braking up a fight, not sure, correct me. My mother use to baby sit him and his sister Jeanny Mogenkickey, and there little brother who was involved with a kidnapping thing Patrick was his name. Big brother Bobby killed a guy in Coffee Park, he's out saw him many years later walking around Red Hook. They also had a borther named Jackie, little weird, and dottieAnn the big sister, kindoff a tomboy, she coul kick my ass, she was tough, she would keep the bully's away from me. They lived on the top floor on this 4 floor walk up, on Dikeman St,bet richard and Van Brunt. Just one of those amazing families. Jenny got married to Harry Nespoli I think, Harry Bolye, you new him, right? and Treasa Nespoli across the st from you. what ever happen to her, do you or your sister know? Who remembers that loud jet engine plain down at the softball field. Bobby Daran was the owner of it, hed had an XKE Jag. He was from 3rd Street. ok beddy bye time Red Hook, catch you tomorrow. Chow Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Saturday, June 07, 2003 at 00:25:59 (CDT) Hi John Ryan, just wanted to make a little correction. The Devines moved to 170 Coffey St in 1952 from Dwight St. Margaret Devine's sister Ruth bought a house across the street much later. I think it was the house that Hazel lived in. Rose Stoddard <roseeposee@adelphia.net> Yuma, AZ USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 22:51:20 (CDT) Anybody still have a copy of the 1963 graduation class from Visitation of the B.V.M. it was in that light blue folder with the diploma. After visiting this wonderful site, I just want to see some of the faces of old frieds from back then. there are some-that I would like to contact if possible.....George (The Rebel) Mc Cafferty George Mc Cafferty <Georgesmanyhats@aol.com> Port Jefferson Station, NY USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 22:17:52 (CDT) Here goes,The Ryans lived on Coffey Street since the 1850s.They had the houises at 174,176 and 170.My father set the granite post for the stoops.The other people on the block were 159,Lewis's and Shilds,161 Alvina Lewis,163 Keenans,165 Mrs.Klaffer,Hazel,Harold and Sheryl Lee Troop.167 the De Pinners,169 Betty & Jim Harnett,the Vinces,Arlene,Elizabeth,169 Bainbridge,on the North Side,starting at 164 Emigholz, 166 Crowley,Jean 168 Gertie Magee,she had abouit 20 kids,the the Baumans and the Burtons,Renee,Francis,170 the Hubers,Pat & Irene,thjen the Devines at 172 the Londons Irene Pat & Tom,174 The Ryans,Maryann, Florence,John,Barbara & Margie.176 Ryans Anna,Margaret,178 Petersons & Jeff Jefferies, 178 Mr Lindermann,The Brockways Caroline, 178 Apt. House,180 the Mortensons,Avalon,Linda & Marsha,190 The Furtaws.Ralph,Paul,Betty,Richard,Judy, Bobbie and Mary,192 Mrs Swanson an aunt to Peter from Dikeman St. on the corner the Bellows. On Ferris street there was Danny Callahan,and a host of Connors,Joe,Frank,Marie,Jean,Dorothy,Tom,Catherine,Millie.In the late fortys and early fiftys we use to, sit in the back of Joes bar on the steps to the kitchen and he wourl let us watch television if we were quiet,we were.Also up nere the Bar was an iron horse hitching post.I always wondered what happened to it,all of the boys and some of the girls vaulted it.Hope some of these names bring back memories of the Hook. John Ryan <redcasey@hotmail.com> RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 19:12:38 (CDT) Mark Mark! Thanks for getting the site up & runnng ya scared me to near death and at my age we dont want that! LOL!Maureen I knew Id get to ya with the food thing I am the same way thats why I dont wear a size small any more!LOL! yes you are right about thoses delisious ices and POPS oh POPS I was walking past there last week when Herman was visiting and I could taste the meatball sandwiches ! and Mabels was next door?!We have a pizza store nearby and it is good but not like Tonys! No one ever anytime made it as good as Tony! Not down here anyways close nearly as good but not the same! Hey anyone ever go to Coney Island and eat in the resturant (where the boys( ya know with the gold crosses hung out and had meetings)The name was STELLAS! It was an old man and his daughters what great food a shows thaey would put on (but I think it was real !0 You would go with say 7 people and everything was made fresh you would all eat at diffent times and when you got your garlic bread it had it s peels still on it! and you might spend 3 hours waiting for your manicotti! but it was fresh fresh fresh! and the place was dumpy looking I dont rember the street but you could see the elevated Brighten line fro there! Then everynow and again if you ate in the back room upstairs and "THE BOYS showed up ypu hadda leave!The last time I went there was just before I moved to Forida ... It was New Years Eve. what a show Pappa came outta the kitchen with a butcher knife saying Fungulla (you know what I mean!) as he chased his Botonya daughter one of the waitresses down the street... She threw her apron on the floor (my waitress!) Told him to go back to Naples in Itatian ( no I am not)just raised that way!) ba fanopoli! Ba Fungulia! Ya know that jargon! LOL! Dinner was served not till near midnite ( we hadda wait for Pappa to cool down and the waitress to return!) we spent maybe 3 1/2 hrs there that nite maybe I just thougt the food was sooo good causse I was so hungry! LOL any ways you really missed something speial if you never went there ... Maybe only the crooked noses knew the place?! Yeah its weird I can understand Itatian (sometimes) anyone rememmer my POP POP Grandpa Longo? 292 Van Brunt St he would sit outside alm,ost everyday and partake of his Vino that was in the gallon Jug to his right near his foot almost every day ... He was my step grandpa I am Native American but not from the whapaho tribe (take no offense!) When the sweet darling man was dying he said to me in Itatian Lucais you bringa me my vino ?> I,m agonna die whatsta the difference I hava my vino The next day I smuggled some in for him! What a wonderfull man he was he knew his son my step dad was not nice and he more than made up for it! by being so kind to me! Rest in Peace Pappa!I like to think of him (as I raise my glass of Vino ) as being in a Vineyard just enjoying himself and smilin at me! I see him everytime I pass by his stoop... I see his ghost I will bettcha you all rember that sweet ole man too! as you wallked to school at Visitataion!Ok now to the living Jackie rember Invasion from MArs scared the crap outta me! I spent the 25 cents carefare my mom gave me to take the 777 to the Clinton and it was winter and dark when I got out the scarriest walk home of my life!and about the shoe store yep I rember I also remember the white wolf dogs that the man had after it was gone do you remember that? gotta go! Keep on remebering keep on sharing and you who just sit there and dont write Come on we cant spell either! LOL ! God Bless! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 14:06:32 (CDT) update on the reunion. things are looking good right now. have had a lot of people that seem very interested. so far it looks like it will be the 1st weekend in june of 2004. if you are interested please get in touch with me and ley me know how many will join us. it would be so much easier if we had some kind of head count. needless to say the more we have the less costly it will be. tom (captain hot dog ) the pictures look great thank you howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral , fl USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 09:48:43 (CDT) Hi Everybody........ Boy, Lucy, you sure have my mind going now.......and, yes, I am hungry too....LOL. Although, I must say, even though Defontes was excellente.......I loved Pop's sandwich shop on Richards Street.....that cute little old man.....he used to shuffle back and forth and he would ask you what you wanted and you would tell him.....and then he would say..."and bread too".....and laugh.....he was so cute...and he would yell back to "Mama"......we needa more meataballs"......LOL.....ah, yes, memories. And, as I recall, we used to call that ride the Trip to the Moon....it was my favorite and I loved being on the top step.....very, very, scary....oooooooh....LOL I also rmember Hinch's Ice Cream Parlor on 5th Avenue and 86th Street......as a matter of fact, I went to high school with several girls who hung there.....and Hinch's is still there as far as I know......okay, okay.....now, what about Gambardella's lemon ice......you gotta remember that.....that was the best damn lemon ice in life......after they closed, we used to go to Court Street to the pastry shop......hmmmmmmm Monteleone's or something like that.....who knows, I am probably confusing that name with a million other italian named stores on Court Street.....but, I know they had great lemon ice too......I would kill for a good canoli right now.........oh, and a good slic of pizza too......okay, here we go again talking about food......I gotta go.......I'm hungry..... Bye.......... Maureen (Boyle) Smith <motims@juno.com> USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 09:36:24 (CDT) Hello to all Hey Lucy,thanks for the kind words. Yeah it seemed like there was a group of guys on every street corner back then. Hello to Johnnny C.,I thin kI went to Visitation with your brother Mike. Lived on Wolcott . Jackie Murphy, boy did you ring some memory bells. I remember going to the PIONEER,first ,then THE CLINTON and then finally getting up to 5th ave. where you had your choice of THE PROSPECT , THE AVON , and down by 15th st. I think it was THE GLOBE.Yeah 5th ave was cool,get off the 77 bus and it was like DISNEYLAND ofr kids from THE HOOK. You had two 5&10 cent stores , Loft's candy ,all those shoe stores and of course the legendary "GERMAINS". First time I saw "SANTA" was upstairs. I remember in the fall they had the JELLY APPLES and CHARLOTTE RUSSE. mmmmmmm. Finally, Lucy your right on about "THE LADY" I got chills reading your message. It was a great place to be "POOR" (we didn't know it )Best wishes to all, I love this site,hope it goes on forever. Harry Boyle estero, fl USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 09:18:54 (CDT) Hi guys, We have had a few server problems lately. Sorry about that. We are getting it all straightened out. Please let me know if you have any problems on the site. Mark Mark - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 08:33:29 (CDT) Hi! People.... O.K. First WHATS WRONG WITH THIS SITE LATELY it doest want to load? I thought it was me but I have gotten emails from others tooo! We dont want to loose it it would break my heart!We better keep each others email addys just in case!!!Jackie it was"The Half Moon" and I was scared witless of it guess I was a wuss now that I look back! LOL!"Ole rags ole champ! Hows me ole tomatoe" Yes I rember him well skinny little man! Wonder what that was that he drank that made him so cheerful?!...And Mitchell mmm Chese burger basket best in the world besides Juniors Downtown!...Delfontes is still around making those yummy sandwiches!I know Maureen I am hungry too! Haha!Thats Maureen Boyle Smith... You remember her brother Harry had a hit with" Baby Blue!" The Echoes we had some talented people around these parts... And was it the water... but it seemed like we were all singing stars? You'd walk thru this neiborhood and hear beautifull music being sung on nearly every street...Different groups different songs but all beautiful harmony!No neiborhood could ever compete with this one! When I left here in late 63 and moved to Gerritsen Beach yeah it was a cool place walked to the beach but it never had the heart & soul to me that this place did! And I started running with people from Diker Heights 86th St.area The only thing really cool about that was Mitchell chese burger baskets and watching the really cool cars driving thru..remember Hinchcliffs Ice Cream Parlor nearby to Mitchells? or was it just Hinches? Well anyhow the people I ran with were very nice & it was cool being in their daddys brand new cars! But it never ever replaced MY POINT! just want cha all to know I never really replaced this neiboor hood no place ever could I have moved all over the place but this was and is home ... And It doesent matter if I move to the other side of the world this will always be the place I call home! even with its short comings heavy traffic... Bad air ... and noise pollution... It is home sweet home!And when I go down to that beautiful new pier(next to the one we used to guzzle beer on ya know near WHITE ROCKS!)and I see that Beautifull (Sigh!) Lady in the Harbor holding up that torch (sigh) it still is like the first time I ever saw her.. People can say it belongs to this place and that place Alls I know is it faces this neiboorhood and I know you guys are feelin the chills right now reading this ! God Bless America God Bless the lady in the harbor and God Bless You, your families and anyone that ever lived in this Big Hearted neiborhood called RED HOOK POINT!!! John onwards and upwards man we both have had lots of trials & tribulations but I am sure we aint alone and although we would like to think we still are 15, aint none of us that are as we were,except in our hearts and no we will never get old not thinking like this! And let nothing keep ya down... We are strong we got guts and we sure as heck have heart! Aint nobody gonna change that! When ya get knocked down keep getting up man keep going cause you come from the hook! Love To You All! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 08:12:17 (CDT) DAM IT JOHN you have been through the mill and still kicking thats (good) to hear from you boy ,were geting old but we dont (know) it yet, sorry to here you had all that trouble with your health as for me i am retired still doing my own thing rideing my bike.going on a hunting trip to CANADA FOR MOOSE IN sept.still doing the gun THING buying and selling some things never change,boy it was strange talking to your brother, he went to the same school as me CHEALSE VOC HIGH SCHOOL how is your other brother MIKE he allso went to our school? will geting out of here i am starting to get lock jaw later HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 05:00:44 (CDT) Good moring Vietnam, just felt like saying that. Yes I remember the merry-go-round and the wipe and that ride that swinged up and down, if you sat at the top, you felt like you were going to fall out, I guess they called it the swing. Does any body remember that guy w/ the music box and the monkey w/ the tin cup and the hat on his head. or the guy any old rags or junk, w/ the horse. Herman that guy who lived over the cleaners on richard and dikeman st, what was his name, anybody know, how about you Johnny, know who I'm talking about, think he wore glasses. I remember those port holes in the rear of johnny's car, lots of bonedo and metal. Remember my 56 chevy that Artie gave me, for my Nova that he turn into a funny car that run in the 9's 9 min in a 1/4 mile, he had a brother Tommy, Anderson, had the body shop in the old Fire House on Van Brunt. How about Garard Kelly w/ the 442 Hemmy. and all you Hot Rodder's with those little trophy tags on your windows, from the track. My brother had a red 30 ford, called the Flinstones, I painted Fred and Wilmer on the sides. I was so pride of that paint job. My car was called "Wild Child" can't understand why they called it that, didn't fit me at all, I was such a quiet kid, painted the name on the side fenders, LOL, My brother's GTO was "Woolly Bully" like the song, he also had that white 59 Bonneville conv, white inside too. How about those 8 track tape players that we all installed, we were so cool. Take the cars to 86 st Mitchels, Drive Thru, where they came out and put the try on your window. The Sun Rise drive In, off the belt pkwy. We all remember the drive in, steamy windows and getting that first feel, funny stuff. Prospect Park Zoo The candy store on 9th st on the park, you would buy those hot peanuts. The RKO Prospect, making out up in the balcony w/ some girl you just met in the movies, and that old broad dressed in white w/ the flash light would chase you down stairs. I saw the house on Haunted Hill there w/ Vincent Price, sceary stuff. The Blob, The Tingler. The Chinesse Rest on 9th St & the other one on %th Ave upstairs. Bargain Johns on 5th Ave. Oh well getting out of the area her. But all Red Hook remembers those places too, they were part of us. How about those esulators at the Smith & 9th St Station, The "D" Train to Coney Island. Take care. Jackie Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Friday, June 06, 2003 at 01:43:39 (CDT) hey herman,how you doin you asked about my disability in 93 had a stroke,wouldn't stay in the chair , so they let me get out,i'm walking now with a limp but what the f can't keep me down. in 95 had triple bypass,back from that too,doctors complain i won't stay still,i think it's harder to hit a moving target.how bad can it be ,if i'm still here to bitch about it.well that' it for now , speak to you soon peace out later johnny c. john cleary <johncleary44> west babylon, ny USA - Thursday, June 05, 2003 at 21:52:17 (CDT) I remember the "shoe maker" in Richard's street, I used to love to go there and sit in the booths. I just recently told my daughter about it, I remember going to Johns Deli on on Richards and getting a cup of chocolate pudding. it tasted different from the one my mom made. Does anyone remember Dolly's on Van Brunt Street near Commerce? The candy counter was raised so you had to stand on a wooden box in the corner. She made the best hero sandwiches. There was also a merry-go-round on a truck that used to come around and charge a nickle. Georgette USA - Thursday, June 05, 2003 at 13:25:10 (CDT) HEY JACKIE the car that JOHN had was in primer but after all that bondo in the rear window to make it smaller ha ha. JOHN your still into cars after all the years ,not me after working on them for 35 years you dont want to look at them any more.sounds like #two wife is gone geting to old, now JOHN whats up with you and the ladies?you beter tie that thing in a (vice)just kiding you said that you were dissabilty what happened to you? talk to you LATER HERMAN HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Thursday, June 05, 2003 at 08:25:36 (CDT) Hello John Cleary soooo good to have someone remeber me!!!Wow it has been a long time! I was dating Roger Kenneke and we got married in 67 for 27 years...We are divorced quite a while now! I have a lovely daughter & grandaughter they still live in Florida... I reunited with Cheno last June and went home to Florida (which I really did like a whole bunch!!!)and packed up my truck came back and the rest is history... We were married in Florida Native American Ceremony(I am Mohawk but he looks it more than me haha!)in December.... I have been in a whirlwind since then! So where did you say you live? Good to talk to ya!Feel free to email me! and anyone else out there dont be shy! lucyfraser@msn.com Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Thursday, June 05, 2003 at 06:36:09 (CDT) Remember the shoe repair just down from Caspers, where you would take your shoe with the sole that was flappping around for the last two weeks and sit in those little boths with the little swinging doors on them and wait for your shoes to be repaired, bet, Dikeman and Walcott St, I guess down from Volpes, across from Maples candy store, then the Fish Store on the corner and the German Deli on the other corner. We had alot of stores and bars, must have been a booming town, lol, take care. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 23:59:09 (CDT) Hi Lucy, That was very well said, your so right, when I drove around red Hook Dec of 2002, I did the same thing from the car, even if the houses were gone, they were still in my head and all the people who lived in them and what they looked like. I passed this vacant lot on Coffee St, christ sent most of my childhood there w/ my friends. We would go around and collect old mattresses and box springs take people were trowing away and we would make a gaint bed w/ maybe four across and five or six high, then we would tell the girls, come on we are going to play pile on, we would jump out on this vacant first floor window on to the gaint bed, maybe about 12 of us, boys and girls, then we would all roll around on each other. I think the girls like it more then the guys. You needed a cigarette after that rolling around. But you hit the nail on the head w/ your last message. I think you'll make a great writer. What a brown nose, LOL, welcome aboard their Johnny, we're all getting together again, cool. McDonald, check out the sizes of the shirts in the red hook shop, I see a XXL, get out you credit card. Herman was that the car that was prime black w/ the bubble skirts, that you helped Johnny paint? never saw it w/ paint on it, must've looked great, welcome Tommy, the Hot Dog King og upstate good to here from you, you didn't answer my email, to busy selling hot dogs I guess, need Tommy's tel or email Ok say hi to Dotty, a reunion would be unreal and these people in one place again, can you imagine these. Jimmy Walters, from Volpes Drug Store, my brother in law is in the hosiptal slight heart attack, seems ok, He told me about thes site, he checks it out all the time, give him a hi if you remember him, so when he gets back to the computer he will be a happy camper. Still haven't heard from my crew, Bobby, Duggie, Roger, Johnnyboy, Lynn, Thresa, Jenny, Maryelyn, Linda, Tommy, we'll find out where their hidding. Take care. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, ga USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 23:39:12 (CDT) lucy,how the hell are you,it's been many years since i saw you,lost touch you were dating roger then.i'm in the hook every couple of months msay i'll see you and chino when i'm there next time.take care,stay well. johnny peace out john cleary <johncleary44@yahoo.com> west babylon, ny USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 22:13:23 (CDT) hey herman how the futch are you man. i forgot you helped me paint my car,another senior moment oh well hope to see you soon.i live in west babylon l.i.just me and my son john jr.(23 yrs. old) my daughter lives in edwardsville ill. 15 min.from st. louis.expecting her first baby,so thats where i'm at now. at home i'm rebuilding a 1957 lincoln,premiere 2 door ht.well i guess thats it for now.speak to you soon.later,over and out. john cleary <johncleary44@yahoo.com> west babylon, ny USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 22:05:50 (CDT) HEY JOHN CLEARY i was talking to your brother about painting your car with you the chev,WITH the 327 eng dont you rember we painted it in balies your father in laws work place.painted it metlalic red,had all that paint up my nose for a week.i am retired allso.wear are you liveing now?.by the way you x wife married one of my friends from up here he and i worked togeter as auto mec.so whats going on in your life.? HERMAN herman rivera <bikerminio@aol.com> olivebridge, ny USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 20:29:06 (CDT) Tony the barbaer that worked with C/Gaspers Barbar shoppe is still cutting hair on Summit between Columbia & Hicks.Cheno still gets his hair cut there by him! and Tony still remebers many of the ole timers! I rember the Fish & Chip store on corner of Sullivan & VAn Brunt and also Davidens drug store I rember Meyers candy store next to Liquer store... Youd reach into Coke cooler and dig down into the ice to find a cold bottle of coca cola or hires root beer(my favorite!)I remebr sat mornings the Post would let all the neiboorhood kids watch cartoons on upstairs on that big color t.v.They would give us treats and soda s to go along with it ! Thanks to who ever was responsible for that my three brothers & I went every Sat.We did not have to go far it was right accross the street.I rember Gypsy Paint had its office in the red brick bldg (1 fam. house)on corner of Van Brunt & King.I lived next door! over barber shopp The Stewarts Tommy Annabelle Maureen(HI! I saw you at the gas station one day!)and Teascie! They lived on top floor.I lived on second. I rember Silver Star Rest. & Pizzza .Tony Pimpenellas Bar & accross the street was his brothers photo studio.next to Pioneer Bar.As I walk down the streets of this neiboorhood the ghosts of the past walk with meaand I smile as I rember all the good times that were the point! The names run thru my head as I pass ecah street and although I dont recall some of your names and some of you dont recall mine we are all friends and are bonded by this neiboorhood where if something was wrong with one person everyone else tried to help out sure we had folks that were not as sincere but happily I say there were not too many of them for the most part we were and always will be tight and forever bonded like sisters & Brothers! It has been a pleasure o know most of you! Sniffle sniffle aw shucks I am gettin mushy! Catch Ya later! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 15:10:08 (CDT) Georgette, What PS 15 school yard replace was my farter's Live Poultry Market and my Mother Clara had a Chicken Parts store at 343 Van Brunt St. Leo Had a TV Repair Shop..Then there was Davidson's Pharmacy..A FISH Store on the Corner of Sullivan & Van Brunt...A Lot of houses were removed on Wolcott St . Around the corner on Richards & Sullivan sts was GASPERS Barber Shop (.25 Cent Haircuts) Take Care, Tom Buglisi Thomas Buglisi <captainhotdog28@lookseek.com> West Hurley,, NY USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 10:57:29 (CDT) Hi! John Cleary! So good to hear from you! Havent seen you since we were all kids! You were dating Sarah at the time! Yes hope you will look us up! we are not hard to find! Lucy & Cheno P.S. You brother Frank is a very nice guy! Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Wednesday, June 04, 2003 at 09:23:49 (CDT) Now I'm blown away by this site, Johnny Cleary, unreal, how have you been? and what are you up to these days? Good you're learning the computer, you'll be busy now that's for sure. I sent you an e-mail, give me a reply back, it's been a long time, take care, Jackie Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 23:45:19 (CDT) Spoke to my brother Frank. Said he said saw Herman and Chino in the hook. Hello Herman, Chino, Lucy, and all the other old hookers in Brooklyn. Be back in NY in a couple of weeks. I'll stop down the hook and maybe bump into some of you guys at the post or Ralph's playhouse. I am in St Louis right now expecting a new grandchild. It's good reading about all you guys. Hope everyone is well. I am down in the hook every few months. I am retired/disabled for the last ten years. Finally enjoying a little life. That's it for now. I'll write again soon. Learning to use computer as I speak. Lots of fun memories from way back when. Johnny Cleary. John Cleary <johncleary44@yahoo.com> West Babylon, NY USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 21:44:35 (CDT) Hello Red Hookers! Wow what a wonderful week end! hangin out and reuniting with GOOD PEOPLE!!! Herman Rivera & Lovely lady(one of us now!we adopted her!)Kathleen.... Louise & George Franquet....Sammy & Pat Morano...My honey Cheno & yours truely hung out in our "crib" for the most part kicking back and remonising...chowing down on some home made Rice & Beans... Chicken Salad and did I mention LOTS of BEER!and LOTS & Lots of Good music! and much laughter! that was Sat. Sunday we met up with Herman & Kathleen George Paddy...Frank Danny(?) and company Cheno & I for one beautifull day in downtown Red Hook! On the water! What a great weekend what great folks! Hope I did not leave anyone out ! Hamburgers & Hot dogs had by all!on the Barbie wonder what the poor folks were doin! (LOL) Laughing out loud! Catch ya later! Lucy Lucy Fraser /Suarez <lucyfraser@msn.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 20:20:19 (CDT) Howie, Im not Dougie Donohue from Beard st.Im Billy from Coffey st. Eddie and Margarets son. Although i knew Doug when i was growing up. I remember you and i know your retired from the job and living in Fla. Ive actually have one year left to make 20, time flies when your having fun. Billy <Billyd18@aol.com> pearl river, Ny USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 19:42:52 (CDT) Come on Herman, you will always be "Herman, King of all the little people" I know you were excited being in Red Hook with all the old friends.You are forgiven. Glad all you guys had a good day for the boat. We have to do this more often. Hey Lucy, You are one of the older crowd now, no more being shooed away. I had a nice time with you guys. We were down memory lane. Long live Red Hook. Louise <sassylu99@aol.com> Brooklyn, NY USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 19:10:13 (CDT) P.S GEORGE TELL LOUISE DONT KILL ME I FORGOT TO ADD HER IN THE STORY,SORRY LOUISE,LOVE YOU PLEASE FOR GIVE ME AND DONT KILL ME THE NEXT TIME I SEE YOU AGAIN.( PEACE AND LOVE )HERMAN (HAD A BALL) HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 06:09:53 (CDT) HI RED HOOK PEOPLE,GEORGE,PATTY ,CHENO (LUCY )goosey SAMMY,had a ball seeing you guys again ,you are like familey to me ,we had a ball down there, PATTY the boat is great and when you are comeing up here let me know i will take the ride up the river with you guys all this brings back all the old times when we were younger what a ball KATHLEEN loved it and you guys and the (boat ride ).HI Cleary good to see you down the hook talking about all the jobs down there that we had if you want to call that work HA HA say hello to your brotherS for me.and CHENO tell MACHO AND LOUIE AND BULLDOG had a good time talking to them on the phone havent talk to them in all most 40 years now .P.S AND TOMMY IF YOU ARE READING THIS CUT THAT CD FOR ME THE OLDEY THE PARGON MEETS THE JESTERS OR THE HOOKES ARE GOING TO KILL ME I TOLD THEM THAT YOU HAVE THAT CD AND I WAS GOING TO CUT SOME OF THEM FOR THEM HI DOTTIE HOW DO YOU LIKE THIS SITE? LATER HERMAN ALL WAYS A HOOKER. HERMAN RIVERA <BIKERMINIO@AOL.COM> OLIVEBRIDGE, NY USA - Tuesday, June 03, 2003 at 06:01:34 (CDT) Hello to all in Red Hook. My Dad is Sal Zurica. He was born in 1940 in the projects on Lorraine Street. He has 3 brothers and 3 sisters.I have been told many stories about his growing up and some of the stories are wild. When dad had the Gulf Station on Hicks street he took me to Sams diner for breakfast and DeFonte's for lunch. They still make the best hero sandwiches in Brooklyn. Dad went to P.S. 27 and got into trouble a lot. I have a picture of him and his freiend Junior in front of the projects at 75 Lorraine St. He also lived at 191a Richards Street with his grandmother and her candy store. He said she knew every piece of candy in that store and when he tried to take some always got caught. She was very mean dad said. Please write if anyone knows the Zurica's. Thomas Zurica <MTZurica @aol.com> Valley Stream, NY USA - Monday, June 02, 2003 at 20:56:33 (CDT) Hi everyone, Be sure to check out the two new features on The South Brooklyn Network, both with links from the homepage. CircuSundays in Red Hook at the Waterfront Museum and the end of Engine 204 in Cobble Hill. Sincerely, Mark D Phillips The South Brooklyn Network Mark Brooklyn, USA - Monday, June 02, 2003 at 18:37:51 (CDT) I was born in 1960 and don't really remember what was at the site of what is now PS 15. I do remember that Davidson's drug store and the TV repair shop where there. My uncle used to work in Trums cardboard factory and I remember when the Van Brunt Street used to be littered with small cardboard circles. We used to collect them and shoot them at the boys using rubber bands and bobby pins as sling shots. I remember Sucrest and White Rock. And the fruit store with the watermelon box and doll head on top. I remember going down the "point" to buy 16 Magazine and Tiger Beat. And the A&P with the plaid stamps. I used to love helping my mom put the stamps in the books, then going downtown to cash them in for a toaster. There was also a store near Coffey Street that sold birthday cakes. Don't remember much about that though. I remember when my dad, Dominic Scolaro, along with Tom Sweeney and some to others startd a division of the K of C. I remember the holiday parties and the parades. Georgette <gscol617@aol.com> USA - Monday, June 02, 2003 at 15:46:17 (CDT) Lisa, the omly thing that I know about that John Scolaro was that he worked in the 69, Canarsie Precinct, and later went on to become a Captain. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Monday, June 02, 2003 at 13:59:24 (CDT) Hi, I'm tom Buglisi, I Married Dorothy Gallagher from Dikeman St.My father had the Chicken Market at 343 Van Brunt St.(Van Brunt & Walcott Sts.) Which is now PS 15 School Yard... My Mother owned Mildreed's Lunchenette at 418 Van Brunt St with her sister Dorothy Sullivan. My Aunt: Anna Benedetto & Vinny Benedetto had a fruit store on Van Brunt St, between King St. & Sullivan St. Remember Mike's Ice Cream Parlor. Candy Apples, Easter Bunnies. My favorite order at Mike's was a Cherry Coke and Toasted English Muffin with butter and a Scoop of Chocolate ice cream on it. Fellow Hookers..Please e-mail me. Thank You, Tom Buglisi Thomas Buglisi <captainhotdog28@lookseek.com> West Hurley, NY USA - Monday, June 02, 2003 at 11:36:34 (CDT) Hi Billy,Pat's was right next door to my house so you can guess how many ices I had in one day.They were great.I also remember the little glass bottles of pepsi she sold and for $0.25 you could buy that and a bag of chips. Lisa Scolaro <LisaS7182@aol.com> USA - Monday, June 02, 2003 at 07:55:02 (CDT) Some emailed me regarding the Nuns Convent basement. yes it's true they would have all their bloomers hanging on the line in the bsmt, all some of those suckers were REALLY BIG, you know, like boxers, made of silk or what ever they made girls underware from. I wounder if they would have G-strings hanging out in these new times. I guess I should'nt make fun of the Nuns, they were really so cool. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Arm pit of the world, Ga USA - Sunday, June 01, 2003 at 19:49:48 (CDT) Tucker the fruit guy w/ the horse & wagon. My Mother would send me out to pick up the dumps (horse shit)from the horse so she could use it to make her roses grow. They grew very nicely I must admit, but what a job shoveling shit. Here's one for everyone in the hook. Remember that guy w/ the music box and the real monkey w/ a tin cup. My brain is working over time now to think of that. The Red Hook Pool, all the great times, remember, if you were a good swimmer and went to the fountain and back four times you got awarded a pin. How about the high diving board in the 16 foot pool, felt like you where on top of the world. We would try to be the first in the pool, because the water was so still and you could see the ankle tags on the bottom that the people lost the day before, we would tie them together and make a long key chain, just like the life guards had, we were so cool. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Sunday, June 01, 2003 at 19:28:59 (CDT) Hi Bill Sweeney,Can't be the same John Scolaro my cousin is still on the force and just about 50.But I can't help but to wonder who this John is your talking about.where was he from? Lisa Scolaro <LisaS7182@aol.com> USA - Sunday, June 01, 2003 at 18:38:21 (CDT) billy donohue are you the billy from beard st. with a brother named doug howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral , fl USA - Sunday, June 01, 2003 at 12:06:20 (CDT) Lisa, I worked with a John Scolaro in the 69 Precinct in 1957. I believe that he had made Captain long ago. He would be in his 70s. Bill Sweeney <suibhne30@aol.com> Chesapeake, VA USA - Sunday, June 01, 2003 at 11:23:40 (CDT) Hi Lisa i remember Pats on the corner of van brunt and richards the kids from visitation used to line up for lemon ices after school. Your cousin John and I used to work together when he was a Lieutenant and i still speak to him some times hes a captain now. Billy Donohue <Billyd18@aol.com> USA - Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 15:48:03 (CDT) i GREW UP IN THE FARRAGUT PROJECTS WITH MY BROTHER LOUIE AND JOEY. uSED TO PLAY BASEBALL IN THE AFTERNOON SOFTBALL IN THE MORNING, tHEY ALWAYS CHOSE ME LAST AND PUT ME IN RIGHT FIELD. PEOPLE i\I REMEMBER WERE POPOWITZ, CAPONE HECTOR AND BOBBY PEREZ MARIO COOL BREEZE AND SO MANY MORE . i'D LIKE TO HEAR FOM SOME OF YOU PEOPLE9IF YOUR NOT DEAD OR IN PRISON)ps287 ST JAMES, BKLYNTECH, EASTERN DISTRICT SOME OF THE SCHOOLS I WENT TO THERE.LEFT THE PROJECTS IN 1968 BOB ORSINI <bobo196@netzero.net> FT MYERS, FL USA - Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 11:57:29 (CDT) Of course I remember the fruit guy with the doll's head on the watermelon stand. And Delfonte's. Skinny Andy's. Sucrest. So many memories. thanks for sharing Georgette USA - Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 11:43:47 (CDT) regarding the reunion,i just received an email from i believe merit1 i accidently deleted it sorry please send it to me again. thank you, howie graves howie graves <howieg43@cs.com> cape coral, fl USA - Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 01:50:54 (CDT) Hi Lucy,Geeorgette, Yes those Bazaars were so much fun, remember the dirt, it was like ash, and your sneakers (keds w/ the little blue patch on the back) would get black, and never come clean. Great times there.That candy store was a big hit also around from the school.Yes the fruit guy, do you remember the ANY OLD RAGS OR JUNK, Guy? We made money with him, we only had rags.LOL Lucy, I was alway's Patricia's partner in the plays. She came from England I think. After sending all day under the Nun's desk, the nun would send me over to Patricia's house to get scoop on what happened in class and the notes for a test, so Pat would tell me everything, all all I did was stear at her with my month open, she was so beautiful, I never passed the test anyway. Were your brother's twins? I rember these twins, not Sammy and Walter, but these other two from Dikeman. Yes knew a Eugene, the know if it was the same one. I was in Red Hook in Dec of 2002, seemed very quiet, like a ghost town. Same peopke looking for drugs or what ever. How about the two Ice Cream Polars, spelling is the pits, all that time under the desk, I guess, anyway, one was Mikes and the other was Willums, or something like that, with the jukebox and the 45's That guy behind the counter was big. But made a mean Ice Cream soda. and those bahnna splits, yumm yumm. Here's a few places, White Rock Soda, Black and White whiskey warehouse. They had those big steel doors, end of Van Brunt St, we would seek inside and hide til closeing, then open the doors 2nd floor and slide cases of B&W whiskey out, we didnt have a car so we carried them, two cases each, party time. Balzano's Bar, still open too. Jim's Fruit Store, w/ the doll head on the water mellen box. The Bakery, Sunday Rolls, great cakes. Larsens day old cakes by the projects, the Clinton Movie House. Delafonte/s Heros, yumm all the Bars, four on almost every corner, Toni's Pizza had a picture on the wall, "Custads last stand" Great Pizza. Popper Johnnie's, you could buy one cigarette at a time. Key Stone Paint, Sugrest Sugar,Todds, Boscows junk yard. Roy's Engineering where my Dad worked building steel buckets for cranes. The train yards. Danel & Kennedy's Paper Factory w/ those big rolls of paper on those green trucks. I got to get to sleep already, give the brain a rest, so many places, Ya yes Skinny's Skinny Andy. Take care. Jackie Murphy <merit131@yahoo.com> Ludowici, Ga. USA - Saturday, May 31, 2003 at 00:59:30 (CDT) Hi Billy!John Scolaro is my cousin.I think he made captian not to long ago.I never had the pleasure of going to Visitation it closed the year I started school.I think my sister Donna was in the 5th grade too when they closed. Lisa Scolaro <LisaS7182@aol.com> USA - Friday, May 30, 2003 at 15:54:57 (CDT) I went to visitation alsoand i remember Dominic Scolaro, i had to transfer at the end of the 5th grade because the school closed.I also know John Scolaro who i met 20 some years later in the nypd, small world. Billy Donohue <Billyd18@aol.com> USA - Friday, May 30, 2003 at 15:49:13 (CDT) Does anyone remember Tucker, the fruit/vegetable man and his horse? Or the merry-go-round truck? How about John's deli on Richards Street. Georgette <gscol617@aol.com> USA - Friday, May 30, 2003 at 14:26:14 (CDT) I went to Visitation and graduated in 1974, one year before the school closed. My father was Dominic Scolaro. I remember is the late 60's when there was an empty lot on Visitation across from the school and they used to have annual bazaars with rides and game booths. I remember looking out my back window at the ferris wheel. In 1971, our apartment went on fire and my sister and I spend the day in the convent with the nuns. The neighborhood people came out in full force to help my family with food, clothes and even money. My father never forgot that. He used to own a candy store on Van Brunt Street around the corner from the school. At lunchtime and after school, it would get so crowded, that a line was formed outside. I remember when the statue was in the park and when we used