Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread (Continued)

pinto

Hi Warren....All the best to you and Carol...

My Dad once told me a few years before he died, that he was so glad I never made it in music. When he said that to me, I got real mad and said to him..."Thanks" for showing me some support for my music and my passion. But then he added, "in that business, You would be dead today"

I never forgot that, and even though I understood what he meant , I realize even more so now, That he was probably right.

pinto

SUZIE.....A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S TREAT FOR YOU...!

t-bone51

Good Morning All,

Up early to see Mia in her Valentine pre-k show.

Not feeling too good today and yesterday. Probably all the candy I ate this weekend and yesterday..

Happy Valentines Day Everyone.

I saw a nice hall saturday when I was delivering balloons. I may book it for the next reunion.

It is about 56 dollars per head. food and drinks included.

I would just have to get a cake...coffee included and it fits 250. Have to think about it.. Not a sit down dinner, smorgasbord

rose marsella

happy valentine day to all enjoy your love ones and be happy.with all my love to all god bless.

t-bone51

REMEMBER THIS JOE...SHE WAS SO SMALL.

SHE STILL PLAYS WITH THAT DRUM.

t-bone51

NOT THAT DRUM THE DRUM U GAVE HER..

t-bone51

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY TO THE LAGRECA GIRLS

rose marsella

terry count me in'on the reuion.happy valentine day ,enjoy your day with your love ones god bless all

t-bone51

THIS WAS A FUN NIGHT...

pinto

Hi Terry....Hi Mia

donna reitz tanzillo

Hi Terry

Its been a little crazy here. My granddaughter fell off the monkey bars and dis-located her elbow and broke her wrist. She is now in a cast for 6 weeks.

As for the reunion we are in. I will be happy to help you with anything you need. Just call me.

We'll talk soon. LOVE..............

pinto

Sorry to hear that ,Donna

pinto

JOE PINTO said:

SUZIE.....A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S TREAT FOR YOU...!

suzie

Hi Everyone ... wow so much to read ....love it!

suzie

JOE PINTO said:

SUZIE.....A SPECIAL VALENTINE'S TREAT FOR YOU...!

JOE PINTO said:

Ohhhh Finally Joe!!!!

I love all the songs ....but this one I like the most! I knew you could do it .....thanks so much ....I just posted it on my FB .......this brought some happiness in between all my sadness lately ....thanks again!

love to the family

suzie

donna reitz tanzillo said:

Hi Terry

Its been a little crazy here. My granddaughter fell off the monkey bars and dis-located her elbow and broke her wrist. She is now in a cast for 6 weeks.

As for the reunion we are in. I will be happy to help you with anything you need. Just call me.

We'll talk soon. LOVE..............

Donna that poor baby....hope the time flies by!

suzie

T-Bone51 said:

I love this. It reminds me of ME...LOL

Terry how funny ....Im not even Italian and it reminds me of ME too! It has to be a Bklyn thing!

S'facchina la goth ....where the hell is ANTHONY ??????

pinto

Hi Suzie......Sorry it took so long....Glad you like it...I hope maybe someday The Band will get to play it for you, Live, in person.

Good Morning to everyone....Hope you all had a nice Valentine evening .

pinto

....IRANIAN GUNBOATS TRY TO PLAY CHICKEN WITH THE U.S. NAVY...

.....ARE THEY CRAZY?

pinto

...Today is my Dad's Birthday...He Would have been 91 Today.

At Times, I still can't believe its been over 10 years since I saw him last.

......HAPPY BIRTHDAY POP.....

Below ,is a Letter I wrote to Him on 9-11-2011...The 10th Anniversary of his passing.

Dear Pop,

It's was 10 years ago Labor Day Weekend 2001, when I saw you last.We had a BBQ in my Brother's back yard. We ate good, listened to the "oldies" station on the radio, and told stories about growing up in the old neighborhood. You and Mommy had 9 grandchildren, and the youngest 4 were still babies.You enjoyed your family more than anyone could ever know.You played with them all and they had so much fun when you and Mommy were with them. At the end of the day, when we were all getting ready to return to our homes, Mommy said you both were going to Atlantic City next week for a few days, a place you both loved, and you wouldn't be "around".None of us could have ever anticipate what was in store for our family, our city, and our nation in the coming days.

On the morning of the attacks, the first thing I did was dial the phone and called your house. I had forgotten you & mommy were in A.C. I knew you would be nervous about what was happening, especially since your son-in-law worked in the Towers. When I got no answer on your home phone, I just assumed you were on your way to my Sister's house to be with her.

My sister was the next call I made...I told her I had call Daddy's house, got no answer and thought they were with her.That's when she reminded me that you & mom were in A.C.

I then asked "where is my brother-in-law". At work she said with a cracking voice, trying not to cry, she said "I called him but could not get though". I told her I had to make my own phone calls and would speak to her later. I began to think of all the people I knew that worked in and around the Trade Center-My Wife, My Oldest Daughter, Personal Friends-and One By One I learned that they were all ok. A little while later my sister called me back to say her husband was fine- he was running behind that day and was still on his way to work when the attack happened. He was Fine. So for the most part, all our family and friends were accounted for. BUT, YOU DID NOT KNOW THAT.YOU HAD NO WAY OF KNOWING BECAUSE WE COULD NOT REACH YOU BY PHONE. We all Never thought about what would happen next. We all knew how much you loved your family, how your son-in-law was your 3rd son, a person that was liked and became family the very first time we all met him.

I never thought you, being 125 miles from NYC, was in any danger. But, we were wrong.You probably was thinking of the worst and I'm sure the images on TV. wasn't helping. Mommy was very nervous and left the room just for a minute, when she returned, you had already left us.She remembered hearing you swear at the TV, "Them bastards killed my son-in-law".....That was it

Well, since that time,1 grand daughter is married with 2 beautiful boys- you would go crazy over them-all your grand kids, with the exception of the 3 youngest, drive( yes drive) cars.Two are superb Ballplayers, one in Baseball and the other in Football, and the older ones have gone on to college and have good jobs...you would be proud of your family, you taught us all well, and we all love you and miss you so much. Since you left us, there has been others that have gone. But, I am sure you know that. You all must be together right now. You & mommy are dancing to "begin the beguine", or you are playing "pokeno" with my aunts & uncles, or maybe even talking sports with your brothers.

It's been 10 years since I saw you last, But Know this, your family is well, its growing, and it is safe and sound and we know you would be pleased....We all love you and we all will be together again

......I Will ALWAYS LOVE YOU AND NEVER WILL I FORGET WHAT A GREAT DAD YOU WERE ME, MY BROTHER, AND MY SISTER.....

Attached files Dear_Pop.doc (26.5 KB)

pinto

....LIFE IS SO PRECIOUS....AND ONE'S LIFETIME GOES BY IN A BLINK OF AN EYE....WE ALL HAVE LOST LOVEONES AND REMEMBER THEM AND MISS THEM DEARLY....WE ALL CARRY OUR SHARE OF BURDENS, WE ALL HAVE DEALT WITH HARDSHIPS, SADDNESS AND HEARTBREAK.....BUT, WE ALSO ALL HAD THE JOY OF GROWING UP WITH LOVE, HAPPINESS, AND LOTS OF GOOD MEMORIES...BE IT WITH FAMILY OR EXTENDED FAMILY AND FRIENDS....SOME OF US ARE STILL FORTUNATE TO STILL HAVE A MOM AND/OR DAD STILL WITH US...AND SOME OF US HAVE LOST THEM WHEN WE WERE YOUNG AND NEVER REALLY GOT TO KNOW THEM.

...POINT BEING....

HOLD WHAT IS SO PRECIOUS TO US ALL, CLOSE AND TELL THEM YOU LOVE THEM EVERY CHANCE YOU GET...FAMILY OR FRIENDS, SONS OR DAUGHTERS, YOUNG OR OLD.... THE PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE ARE YOUR LIFE...THE BEST 4 LETTER WORD IN THE WORLD IS... L-O-V-E....DON'T BE AFRAID TO SAY IT OR USE IT....I SAY IT ALL THE TIME TO EVERYONE IN MY LIFE..MY WIFE, MY CHILDREN, AND MY BANDMATES, AND ALL MY FRIENDS....AND I SAY IT TO YOU ALL WHO SPEAK TO ME HERE ON THIS BLOG AND THOSE WHO READ IT IN THE BACKGROUND... LIFE IS LIFELESS WITHOUT LOVE

patsy miele kirk

GOOD MORNING, FREINDS

"HAPPY BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN, POP PINTO." [-oB [-oB

JOEBROOXX, DID YOU NEED TO MAKE ME CRY THIS EARLY IN THE morning. ??. NO MATTER, HOW MANY TIMES YOU HAVE TOLD ME THIS STORY, IT ALWAYS TOUCHES MY HEART. THE LORD JUST NEEDED

1 MORE ANGEL THAT DAY, & HE CHOSE YOUR DAD.

I WILL TALK TO YOU, SOON.. XXOO

HI DONNA.. GLAD YOU CALLED ME ON THE PHONE & TOLD ME

ABOUT JENNA BEFORE I READ IT ON HERE. I HOPE THAT

BABY GIRL IS FEELING BETTER EACH DAY.GIVE HER KISSES

FOR ME & OF COURSE, HANDSOME JUSTIN. SEND MY LOVE & WILL TALK TO YOU AGAIN, SOON. LOVE YOU..XX

HI CUZ.. WOW!! I REMEMBER WHEN YOU POSTED THE PICTURE OF MIA WITH THE DRUM PINTO GAVE HER.. SHE HAS GROWN SO FAST!!

EVERYONE..HAVE A GREAT DAY!!! XX

pinto

Patsy....No Crying....No Sadness....

It's About Celebrating Life And Our Love Ones...

...XOXOXO

anna famoso

Hi-just back from NJ..thank u all for your warm messages..my SIL taught in the Lakewood & Jackson school system for 30 years..she belonged to various clubs thru the years (she was active with volunteering also). she was laid out in D'Elia on Rt.70, Lakewood Monday night..yesterday after the church service, she was cremated..brunch was at Eagle Ridge Country Club..then went to see my parents at St.Mary's Cemetery (off Rt.9)..Terry-thanks for the laugh (Italian Mom).I needed that. I stayed over in Bensonhurst last night & went to LAG today.Back to work tomorrow..bye

judy giordano banjany

Anna so sorry you had to go through that, but it was nice you were there for your brother...My father in law is buried in St. Mary's cemetry....

Have a good night all!!

jerry lagreca

joe pinto

your letter to your dad is heartwarming..we never met but its obvious that you are a man with loving feelings and those who call you friend are fortunate.

stay well ...stay happy

pinto

jerry lagreca said:

joe pinto

your letter to your dad is heartwarming..we never met but its obvious that you are a man with loving feelings and those who call you friend are fortunate.

stay well ...stay happy

Jerry, I am Honored that you feel that way....We will meet someday...I'l have TERRY make it happen.....

patsy miele kirk

GOOD MORNING, FRIENDS

HI ANNA..NICE TO SEE YOU ON HERE!!

HI JERRY..& JOEBROOXX..

JOEBROOXX. SEND MY LOVE TO STACY & THE KIDS..XX

JERRY, MAYBE YOU CAN MAKE THE NEXT REUINON.??.

WOULD LOVE TO SEE YOU AS WOULD SO MANY OTHERS ON HERE.

LOVE TO YOUR FAMILY..XX

EVERYONE.. HAVE A GREAT DAY & C U ALL, LATER..

old goat in fl

old goat in fl

Sent a message a couple of minutes ago but I do not know where it went!

I am in a bit of a crummy mood this AM so I do not want to rain on the Blog parade. I will just say good maorning all and have a great day... :roll: