May 17, 2005 16:38:09
Louise email	Ok Jim, here goes. You know BrooklynPublicLibrary.org Then click on Digital Collection THEN go to Historic Photographs. You will need to go thru a few of the photos to get to the pictures. If I'm not mistaken go to Red Hook Brooklyn as the subject. Hope it works for you, let me know..........Louise

May 17, 2005 10:58:13
Jim White email	Louise Tried to log on libray site to no avail what subject did use to find photo of father maroney . jim white

May 16, 2005 21:37:10
JOHNNY PERNA email	hi everyone ...i got an e mail this weekend from someone who said that she wants to try and make the reunion.. but she will not know till thursday if she can make it ... she wanted to know if it was to late to attend because she had not sent the 20 dollars ....i told her that if she even decided to come to the reunion at 5 pm saturday ...the day of the reunion it is still not to late ...and this goes for everyone ..if you decide at the last minute that you would like to come to the reunion ...just come ..you can pay anthony at the post ....to be honest i cannot see anyone not wanting to come to it ..... the food alone is worth the money ..... then chaplain nick bringing the little league tapes from 1964 ...wow ... to see ourselves as kids again on d.v.d .THANKS CHAPLAIN NICK ...that will sure be the highlight of the night ....i also want to tell the the chickster that its been a pleasure doing any computer work that i could help you with ...to nancy cataldo ..you did excellent posting on the site regarding the reunion you exsplained everything precisely .....and anthony you made it work ...you did manage to get every age groupfrom twenty year olds to eighty year olds to come to this reunion and i must say you did .....so now my job is over and i just wanna say .....LETS PARTY ..SATURDAY ......

May 16, 2005 21:14:44
John Randazzo email	Anyone out there from PS 27 class of '55? I lived at 624 clinton street accross from the post office if it's still there, it was fairly new in '55. It use to be next to the associated food store and Rands dry cleaners. Would like to hear from old classmates.

May 16, 2005 20:24:32
Louise email	Ray, isn't that site great? It was listed in the Sunday news. I couldn't believe it. That is like the BrooklynPublicLibrary.org. site. On this site they have pictures of Father Maroney & the nuns when they opened the Convent. Great sites people......Louise

May 16, 2005 16:39:16
N Jay email	ok first let me say I lived in south east brooklyn for only a little while 51/2 years between 1950-1956, I lived on columbia street in the projects. I remember lotsa stuff like the two parks we called the big and little park, the reason was the big park was big and lol!!!! I went to the clinton theatre and played in the 4 foot pool, I even remember a candy store i went to, but nothing more about it, I remember my little brother and I got cap guns for christmas one year and decided to go out to center court and shoot them off at 3:30 in the morning, we just about woke up the whole neighborhood, I laugh when I think of it but it was kinda sick, hahaha!!! I remember playinf stoop ball, blind mans bluff, red light green light stick ball,box ball,and punch ball or at least watched a lot of it. The reason why I share all this with you is because I have become a proud parent of a new baby boomer site and want you all come and watch it grow, and share with us your memories of growing up, we so look forward to seeing you all there.... just copy and paste into your URL bar http://www.webspawner.com/users/tgdbbw254/ please come by and enjoy thanks and thanks for being part of brooklyn

May 16, 2005 09:02:49
Ray Viegas email	For anyone interested in NY way back in time, before the advent of housing projects, go to: www.laguardiawagnerarchive.lagcc.cuny.edu. Enjoy!

May 15, 2005 23:18:50
Lucy & Cheno Suarez email	ELBA and John Lopez and Alice! ... HI! It was a terrific weekend with you guys! Great to see you again... Elba I dont have the correct email address for you ... Send me the correct one please! Love yas! Lucy & Cheno

May 15, 2005 22:00:45
Joe murphy email	Ken Dunn-geneological search? tell us what you are really searching for...

May 15, 2005 16:01:11
Ken Dunn email	Seeking information regarding the house at 401 17th street between 7th and 8th avenues Brooklyn. In a newpaper account c1938 it was refered to as the Vincent residence, said to be 100 years old at the time. Anyone having knowledge of it's present status and/or history can e-Mail me in confidence and will be gratefully appreciated. This information is important to my geneological search.

May 13, 2005 17:04:02
Toni Magnani email	anyone out there from St Paul's class of 1961? I lived on Court St, between Baltic and Kane next door to Sam's. Parents still there. Looking to connect with anyone from my time there.

May 12, 2005 18:52:46
Jim Scully email	Hi everyone! I'm looking forward to re-connecting with all the people that I haven't seen in decades. I got a special message to everyone from Johnnie Sorriano. He sends his usual bubbly Visiatation greetings to everyoe. He doesn't have a computer but the last time we psoke he asked me to make sure that I let all of ya know that he's well and looking forward to the big re-union. I would be remiss if I secong the emotion. see ya all soon.

May 12, 2005 18:16:12
NANCY CATALDO email	THIRD REMINDER ONLY 9 DAYS LEFT FOR THE SECOND REUNION IT'S COMING........IT'S COMING............ IT'S ALMOST HERE. THE SECOND ANNUAL REUNION AT THE VFW POST ON MAY 21, 2005. HI EVERYONE, COME JOIN US FOR OUR SECOND ANNUAL REUNION ON SATURDAY MAY 21, 2005 AT THE VFW POST ON VAN BRUNT. FUN STARTS AT 5:00 P.M. COME JOIN US FOR SOME GOOD CONVERSATION, FRIENDS AND FOOD. COST WILL BE $20.00 PER PERSON, WHICH WILL COVER THE COST OF THE ROOM , FOOD AND UNLIMITED SODA. PLEASE MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS OUT TO CASH. SEND IT TO: JOHN PERNA, 349 JEFFERSON AVENUE, STATEN ISLAND 10306, BY MAY 14, 2005. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS , PLEASE CALL ANTHONY CHECHILE AT 1-917-566-1081. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. REMEMBER COME MEET SOME OLD FRIENDS, NEW FRIENDS AND MAYBE ONE'S THAT WE HAVE FORGOTTEN. THE REUNION SHOULD BE GREAT. MANY HAVE REPLIED TO SAY THEY WILL BE THERE. SO PLEASE SEND YOUR CHECKS SO WE CAN COVER THE EXPENSES AND CALL ANTHONY C. AND TELL HIM YOU ARE COMING. LETS REMINISCE ABOUT THE GOOD OLD DAYS IN RED HOOK AND THE NEW ONES TO COME. HOPE TO SEE YOU ALL THERE. THE MENU INCLUDES BAKED ZITI, SAUSAGE AND PEPPERS, CHICKEN FRANCESE, CHICKEN PARMIGIANA, EGGPLANT PARMIGIANA,RICE BALLS AND POTATO CROQUETTES.

May 11, 2005 17:02:12
Ron Clyne email	Hello Everyone: My name is Ron Clyne. I've been called Ronald, Ronnie and Ron among other names I can't mention here on SBN. I've attached an e-mail sent earlier to Family and Friends regarding a Trip to Monmouth Race Track that we are having in June (June 26th Sunday) to honor my Brother Mark who passed away last March. The proceeds of the trip will go to a scholarship we have set up in his name at Bishop Ford. Mark would have been 49 years old in April. 5 Generations of Clynes lived in Red Hook. The Clyne's were my Mom and Dad George and Kitty. Brothers and sisters in order: George, Larry, Kathy, Ronald, Craig, Austin, Mark and Deirdre. We lived at 47 Wolcott Street. Our cousins lived on that block as well, the Carlson family. In the other direction (also on Wolcott) were other cousins the Coughlins(Sullivans). Yes those Coughlins that you see post on SBN from time to time. Eileen, Mike (Ft. Meyers) and Jimmy. I've posted something at the VFW Post and there seems to be some interest. I will be attending the "Reunion" on May 21st at the VFW and will be available then to talk about it if anyone planning on attending is there. I hope to see some of my old friends there. Warm Regards, Ronald Anyone interested in the following please respond to my e-mail address here on SBN. The trip details to Monmouth Park Race Track are starting to come together. This e-mail will include most of the information you will need to know regarding the trip and the events of the day. A formal invitation will be sent in the coming weeks. Bishop Ford High School has advertised the event in the upcoming edition of the "Falcon Flash" alumni magazine. Date: Sunday, June 26th, 2005. Place: Monmouth Park Racetrack, Monmouth New Jersey. www.monmouthpark.com Where: Private BBQ Area at the Track. Area comfortably seats 100 people but will accommodate more. Time: Gates Open at 11:30 AM First Race at 1:00 PM Transportation to be provided by bus leaving from Bishop Ford HS (Prospect park West at 19th Street. Bus will accommodate approximately 50 people. Cost: $75 per person (if going on the bus) $60 per person (if going on your own) What's Included: The cost includes Entrance to the Track, a Pen and the Racing Form for the day. In addition it will cover the cost of the BBQ and beverages (beer, wine and soda). 50/50: We will be running a 50/50. The cost of a 50/50 ticket will be $50.00. There will be no limit to the number of tickets sold. The winner will be announced the day of the trip and the winner need not be present. The 50/50 tickets will go out in a mailing prior to the June 26 date. Misc: We will be sponsoring a race in Mark's name that day. The particular race assigned as the Mark C. Clyne race will be named that day. Mark's name will be posted on the board and we will take some pictures at the winners circle. If anyone is interested in hotel accommodations please let me know.

May 10, 2005 18:32:17
Louise email	Hi Anthony(Dumplin) Yes we spoke one day. Yes you did trade comics with my brother Peter. Those were such good times growing up back then and there were alot of good friends. You know I was talking to Francis Cleary(don't know if you remember him) and he told me that Bobby Cantana was down here in Red Hook on VanBrunt St.Well really the Point as it was called back then. He came down to see the Statue of the DoughBoy that once stood in Coffey Park. It now is on VanBrunt St at the VFW. Mrs. Celia still lived at 817 Hicks St after all these years and passed away about 5 years ago. She wouldn't go to Florida with her sons. I don't remember your wife but Ryan sounds very familiar, did she have a brother around my age? I'm (gulp)62 now, yikes. My brother passed away 2001 and his wife Fern(Denmark) passed away a year later. He turned out to be a winner of a brother and son but hey things happen and he is missed I'm sure by his kids and grandchildren, I didn't know him anymore but that is life. My Mom is gone too, now she is missed, she was one in a million. I remember your Mom Betty and hahaha JohnnyBoy. I enjoyed your post. Hey do you still have that pompurdor(your hair)? We were all something else growing back then....the 50s. That was a lifetime ago...........Louise

May 10, 2005 18:15:28
Lucy Fraser/Suarez email	Hi! Tony ... I dont reember your name but I do remember Johnny Morerales... He was a lifeguaurd at Red Hook Pool ... What ever became of him? Anyone know?

May 10, 2005 17:33:46
tony monico email	LOUISE..[ CONTI] I REMEMBER A FAMILY AT 815 HICKS STREET, A NICE GUY NAMED PETER CONTI LIVED ON THE SECOND FLOOR WITH HIS FAMILY. WE USE TO TRADE COMIC BOOKS, PLAY STOOP BALL AND HANG OUT AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AND GO TO THE POOL. I LIVED AT 817 THE NEXT BUILDING ON THE 2ND FLOOR, WE ALL HAD MANY FRIENDS THEN, JOHNNY MORALES, JIMMY CELIA, CHUBBY, BOBBY, AND ELAINE CATANIA, JOHNNY NOCERA,THE BOVE FAMILY, AND OF COURSE THE SPECIAL NEIGHBORHOOD DOG NAME INKY,JUST TO NAME A FEW. THIS IS REALLY TAXING MY MEMORY FOR IT WAS CLOSE TO 50 YEARS AGO AND MAY I ADD A PLEASANT TIME IN MY LIFE, I GUESS THAT WHY WE REMEMBER SUCH EVENTS, EVEN MARRIED A GIRL AROUND THE CORNER FROM HENRY STREET [LUCY RYAN]RED HOOK WILL ALWAYS BE A SPECIAL PLACE IN MY HEART. TONY [DUMPLIN] MONICO

May 10, 2005 15:30:49
Kathleen Nunziata email	Louise, try ellisislandrecords.org just register as it is free. You may find your Conti's. Also try the LDS, Church of the Latter Day Saints, www.familysearch.org another free site. Norman passed a few years back as did his wife. Kathleen

May 09, 2005 22:52:24
Louise email	Hi Kathleen, my maiden name is Conti. My brother hung around with the Red Hook Dukes, it sounds tough but they were really a nice bunch of guys. My Dads side all came from around Court St. My cousins lived on 1st Pl. and today they are spread all over, as far as Washington State. There are some I haven't seen in years and then there are some who still live on 3rd Pl. who I wouldn't know if I was up face to face with them, and they are all just about named Peter. Thats an Italian custom, being named after the grandfather. Norman may remember Donalds girlfriend Chicky. I think I'm going to go on the web site rootsweb also, who knows maybe I will meet some of my long lost family. Thanks...............Louise

May 09, 2005 19:31:03
Kathleen Nunziata email	Hello Louise. Sonny's real name was Adrian. I remember when all my cousins died. All to young. My cousins were 14 in all. Three are still alive and kicking, Grace, Audrey who was known as Honey and Warren who is married to Florence. Warren is on the Island and the girls are in Florida. It took me close to 40 years to find them. If it wasn't for Norman's daughter Helen Brophy putting out a message on rootsweb.com I would not have found them. Helen's Mom also came from the "Hook", family names Harkins, and hope I spelled this one right Swegginias. Lithuanian like my mother. Irish names much easier to spell.When I go back on ancestry.com this August I will look up any names that you wish to know about. Hope to hear from more folks who knew my Fanning's. MY cousin Honey's sons are now home from the war, thank God. What is your family name Louise so I can call my cousin Warren and tell him that I found someone who remembers his family. It will make him so very happy. I do love my cousins dearly and all my friends from 17th in Park Slope who were there for me & my sister Ellen when our Papa died. Thanks guys love you all... God Bless All. Kathleen