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Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread - Page 66 — Brooklynian

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  • bob horan
    bob horan
    Yesterday, we were talking about St. John the Evangelist school and I remembered being on some kind of crossing duty at 21st Street and 6th Avenue. I don't think it would even be legal today to have grammar school kids responsible for helping younger children across the street. I know that no kids were killed on my watch......but can you imagine the liability in today's litgious environment ?
  • debbie brodbeck siciargo
    debbie brodbeck siciargo
    Hi Warren(Old Goat). Sorry for the confusion.It was my dear cousin Diane who lost her battle with cancer on Dec. 29th 2007. I still can't believe it. She was only 57. She had a son and daughter and 1 young grandson. She is sorely missed. Although our reunions were held at Lucille's house it was always organized by Diane. She would always think of new and funny themes and cover the fences with tons of old photos and posters. Ronnie is doing well . He had a triple bypass sometime back and was not doing that well, but seems to be okay now.He's adjusting to life without his sister.

    I'm so glad you have such fond memories of Nana and Papa Brown. They were the strong foundation of our family and what keeps all of us still close today. I'll be sending your regards to my family. Hope all is well at your end. Great talking to you. Bye for now, Debbie.
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    linda joy,
    that was debbie bonavita not debbie siciargo baking sunday maybe her daughter dana & boyfriend JOE would be making bread on sunday RIGHT DEBBIE MY BEST FRIEND LOL TERRY
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    ME AND MIKE JUST HAD ALITTLE REUNION WITH RALPH TROCCHIO ON FR. CAPADANNO RD CAR TO CAR. IF THIS WAS A MOTH AGO HE COULD HAVE JUMPED ON THE ROOF OF MY AR AND I WOULD NOT HAVE KNOWN WHO HE WAS. LOL HE WAS PS 146 NOT ST JOHNS PUBLIC SCHOOL BOY LOL SEE HOW THIS REUNION HAS BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER.
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: t-bone

    t-bone



    whoever was making the bread it sounds good. wrong debbie
    did you ever get the pictures i sent .christine came back
    your pitures did not just checking having a problem with these
    dont know why.



    linda
  • chrissy "o" h
    chrissy "o" h
    LINDA JOY,

    Yes, beer was a great price at $2, but I was ordering grey goose in a large glass with cranberry juice, so that was considered a double and rightfully so. Also, everytime I was at the bar, I became the waitress and friends kept saying, "order me this, order me that". So I dropped a few bucks but it was well worth it. I thought I would recoup some funds when I won the raffle, but my prize was $10. The lovaglia's won a bundle, but I won $10.................go frigging figure (lol).

    Love,
    Christina

    p.s. I'll check for the pictures you sent.
  • santina enea
    santina enea
    Carol you probably can get good pasteries where Terry bought the reunion cake the baker is from Alba. I don't know the name ofthe Bakery though. Terry do you have it?

    When I went to see family in Sicily, they went to their own Joe's of Avenue U and got Panelles. it tasted exactly the same.
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: TESTING TESTING TESTING

    JUST TESTING EVERYONE,
    HOPE THIS WORKS.
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    CAROL,
    HE IS ON HIGHLAND BLVD LUIGI DOLCERIA HE WAS THE BAKER FOR ALBA YEARS AGO. EXPENSIVE BUT GOOD. LOVE TERRY
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    LINDA AND CHRISSY,
    I WON OR MIKE WON THE F-----G HOT DOGS. LOL LOVE TERRY
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    EVERYONE,
    POOR JUDY JUST CALLED FROM JET BLUE ..GOING BACK DID NOT TAKE OFF THE PA SYSTEM DOES NOT WORK SOUNDS LIKE THE S.I.YACHT CLUB. DROPPED HER OFF AT JFK AT 5PM OR LITTLE LATER IT IS NOW AFTER 8PM. THIS IS WHY I HATE TO FLY. JET BLUE SUCKS. TERRY
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    HEY CAROL OR MARILYN,
    actually marilyn email me and let me know where u live in bklyn. i am going for dinner to bklyn tomorrow for and i can not spell it right so i will say the jewish new year. no i did not convert my daughterinlaw is jewish. Have to go now and look for the biggest crucifix i own to wear tomorrow night. ONLY KIDDING MICHAEL (my son) IF U ARE READING ONLY MAKING A JOKE.
  • ralph
    ralph
    Carol , Santina,
    Alba pastry chef in brroklyn now opened and owns Lugi pastry on Hylan Blvd, two blocls south of Nelson ave , very close to where the reunion was held. You should call prior to going for lobster tails, they don't always have them.
    I also still visit Joe's of avenue U for their rice ball special.

    Terry,
    Your so right, if I hadn't attend reunion wouldn't had brought back old memories and connection with very good friends of the old neighborhood. Good to see you and Mike even for a moment travling along Father Cap Blvd. :)

    RT
  • patsy a. kirk miele
    patsy a. kirk miele
    HI CUZ, ENJOY THE HOLIDAY WITH MICHAEL, MIA AND YOU DAUGHTER-IN-LAW. THE HOLIDAY IS "ROSH HASHANNA" (SP)? HAVE FUN :D/
  • annmariewalton
    annmariewalton
    Chrissy, thank you soooo much but all I really did was rent the club,learn how to make egg creams and refill the toilet paper in the bathrooms lol!,
    and it seems like next year we may have to use the bigger yacht club.
    We should start planning in January after the yacht club posts it calendar of events so we can choose a day preferable a Saturday so we have a day to recoop before work.

    Can everyone please e mail me their pictures( [email protected])
    thanks I forgot a camera.

    Fran La Greca are you still on if so call me.

    Terry are you finally relaxed?
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: New member

    Hello Everyone,

    My friend told me to look at this message board and I have been reading for the last 2 hours. How great to see so much about my old neighborhood! I lived at 338 21 st (between 6th & 7th Ave) and went to St John's for K thru 8 (1970-1979).

    Thanks for the wonderful trip down memory lane!

    Mike
  • patsy a. kirk miele
    patsy a. kirk miele
    GOOD NIGHT FRIENDS WE'LL CHAT SOME MORE TOMORROW. HAVE TO GET UP FOR WORK EARLY, SO OFF TO SLEEP I GO. ZZZZZZ
  • mlasala45
    mlasala45

    Subject: Hello Again

    I see so many names that I remember from back in the day!

    Margie Williams-Are you out there? You used to babysit for me when my mom went to bingo! My cousin Renee told me she sees you from time to time at the market by her house. It would be a BLAST to get back in touch.

    Michael
    [email protected]

    I saw Judy A brough hot dog buns to the reunion. Judy-you were pals with my aunt Maureen. I remember your house on 21st Street. Hope to get in touch!
  • carol dl
    carol dl
    CHRISTINA you read my mind...... choc. egg creams, dirty dogs. & panelle sandwich !!!! as long as we get the panelle's, keep them warm, the good rolls etc we can get. TERRY what do you say LOL I say yummmmmmmmmm


    BOB you must be getting hard of hearing there was music to get your "groove"on. well........ not really metal. I am one of those OLDIE fans. I used to sneak & play my brothers music so I know it better then my music. (you could not touch his "record player" )
    He doesn't care for oldies, He is into rock & Jazz.
  • carol dl
    carol dl
    RALPH T. TERRY Santina

    I knew about Luigi's but I thought they did not make Lobster tails. Now I know to order in advance. THANKS !

    RALPH Me, Janet & Mildred were outside your house 19th st. Saturday Doing our photography work LOL the house next door to yours is Amazing, the way it was redone.
    Carol
  • millie d.
    millie d.
    good morning, anyone awake and on this blog yet?
  • anonymous
    anonymous
    Linda Joy Russo, that was me, Debbie from Doc's office. Where will I see you next???? Walmart??? LOL
  • t-bone51
    t-bone51
    HEY,
    JUDY FINALLY MADE IT BACK TO FLORIDA AFTER SITTING ON THE PLANE FOR HOURS WITH A SET OF EAR PHONES AND NO MOVIE, NO FOOD AND PISSED OFF.
    I AM HOME BY MYSELF NO BABY, NO JUDY AND CATCHING UP WITH EVERYTHING I HAVE NOT DONE SINCE THE REUNION PLANNING. AT LEAST TRYING.!!!!!
    THANK GOD FOR THE JEWISH HOLIDAY IT IS BEAUTIFUL OUT LIKE ALWAYS. LOL
    MICHAEL LASALA WHO ARE YOU U SOUND YOUNGER THAN ME BUT I WENT TO SCHOOL WITH MICHAEL LASAL , I GRADUATED WAY BEFORE U. 1964.
    WELCOME TO OUR BLOG/THREAD TERRY ANGELO

    ANN MARIE,
    HOW THE HELL ARE U???
    I REALLY THINK WE SHOULD HAVE THE REUNION IN THE SAME PLACE NO MATTER WHAT. IT WAS SO COMFORTABLE, NO ONE THROWING S OUT, I LOVED IT AND FOR THE PRICE. WHO WANTS TO HAVE TO LEAVE BY A CERTAIN TIME. WE WILL HAVE A BLAST NEXT YEAR AGAIN. LOVE TERRY

    :cheers:
  • anthony umbria
    anthony umbria

    Subject: hi t-bone51!!!!

    hi t-bone51

    its me how are you doing good i hope i see you had a bit of fun going home lol sorry

    i can tell you who this m lasal is thats mikes son i have not seen mike lasal sr in a long time but i think hes still in the hood i use to hang with him and we bowled together for a few years but like ive said have not seen him in years oh well

    anthony
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: DAILY SLOPE

    ANTHONY UMBRIA HI YOU ARE THINKING OF MIKE LASALLE THIS ONE ON THE BLOG IS MIKE LASALA DIFFERENT LAST NAMES. MIKE LASALLE AND FLO ARE WHO WE BOWLED WITH. THEY HAVE A SON CHRISTOPHER WHO IS BEST FRIENDS WITH MY SON JASON. THIS MIKE ON THE BLOG IS ABOUT 13 YEARS YOUNGER THAN WE ALL ARE. JUST THOUGHT I WOULD CLEAR THIS UP. HAVE A GREAT DAY :)
  • mlasala45
    mlasala45
    Hello Terry-Thank you for the welcome. This is a great forum.

    Anthony Umbria-I graduated in 1979. Alan Umbria was in my class at St. Johns. Is he your brother?

    I lived on 21 st. The McEvoy family lived in my building. I went to school with the youngest son Jimmy. My grandmother lived on the same street 4 buildings up the block. Jean McKeon was her name. My aunt Diane went to St Johns as well. She was 4 years ahead of me. Back in those days, the Williams family lived at 346 21 st. Pat Williams used to bring me White Castle pickels home from work. They were my favorite thing in the whole world!
  • anthony umbria
    anthony umbria
    HI PATSY

    OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
    THANKS PATSY THE OLD AGE IS GOING TO MY HEAD LOL
    ANTHONY
  • anthony umbria
    anthony umbria
    HI MIKE

    FIRST SORRY ABOUT THE MIX UP TO HOW YOUR ARE
    THANKS TO PATSY I KONW NOW YOUR NOT HIM LOL
    ALAN UMBRIA IS MY CUZ. HIS DAD AND MINE WHERE BROTHERS
    I CAME FROM 21 STREET ALSO BUT BACK IN THE 60S FROM
    293 21STREET MY DAD OWN THE CANDY STORE ON THE CONNOR AT THAT TIME AND I WENT TO ST.JOHNS ALSO
  • mlasala45
    mlasala45
    OMG. Steve's candy store? We used to take hours spending that quarter picking out penny candy 1 at a time and watching those little brown bags getting filled up! At 43, I still eat those red fish-I just pay $5.99 a pound for them. lol

    Thanks so much for the reply!
  • anonymous
    anonymous

    Subject: debbie mccarthy

    hey debbie

    hey who knew you were such a good cook.,lol lol lol
    what ever new store opens you will see the russo'sdid you ever go
    to wal-mart .great the one in jersey.yea i will see you there .see you again .,i could not beleive when i saw you there sunday small world.,


    linda
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