Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

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Hi Jeanette,

So nice to hear from you. Yes, Arnold and I are the same age. He mentioned 45 the other day. I want to see his picture. I hope he comes back on again, because I think I have his face in mind, but I'm not sure. He had some memories that I can surely relate to.

Oh, I'm so glad you remember my Dad. I only have a few memories of him since I was 7 when he passed away, but they are all fun ones. He was an awesome bowler and he would take us young ones to the bowling alley on Sunday and get us a great breakfast. I also remember going to Majaong Chinese Restaurant and him ordering the "daily double" entre which included every kind of meat. Their eggrolls were superb........huge pieces of shrimp. My Dad was there so often, that my Mom said the owner came to his funeral.

Lord, I wish I were that petite little girl again, Jeanette. I guess that's why Connie Miele gave me the nickname "twiggy". That reason and because I had the same short haircut as Twiggy the model. Too funny.

Well Jeanette, please tell Arnold to post his picture and to stay in touch always. Thanks for the Memories, My Friend !
Love,
Christina "Twiggy"

When his wife passed away, Jack was totally lost. He eventually sold the house on 20th and got an apartment in Bay Ridge. I still have the first (and last) Christmas card that he sent me while living in Bay Ridge. I miss him a lot.

Chrissy I do remember taking you on the cyclone and I owe you some Nathans franks

Subject: My cup runneth over..

Chrissy "O" H wrote: Festina My Sister:

You know I wish I were there too. Festina, thank you for all the sweet things you say about me. You are really too kind. The pleasure was all mine to be a part of reuniting the gang again and as I've said earlier, it was so helpful to me after Jeanne passed to be involved in such a wonderful event........one that Jeanne would have loved as well. It was very comforting to me to be surrounded by all of you who knew her. Honestly, it was thrilling to plan and I will do it over and over again.

It would bring me so much joy if you came to visit us in Sunny Florida. I think it's still 75 degrees right now and it's 7:00 p.m. It's beautiful weather, I must say. Honestly, Festina, my door is open anytime you need a little get-away and a visit with your new sister. I think James is itching to come down again. He loves it here. I was talking to him last night and he was asking about the weather. I guess we'll have to see what happens with Marie's daughter. I do not know how this woman is dealing with the fact that her child is going to leave us soon. Just heartbreaking, to say the least.

Okay, if ever I had the priviledge of having one of your works of art on the walls of my home, I would be overjoyed and would compensate you greatly. You don't have to be an art expert to know that what you do is truly outstanding ! What a gift from God!

I Love You, Festina

All I can say to your beautiful post to me is this, Twig....

My friggin' cup runneth over! ...and thanks to you, I won't be needing a sleeping pill tonight because of the love that you put in my heart.
I hope someday to do the same for you...
God Bless The Oliva Family, today and always....

Festina: WOW,you're up late, lol.

Goodnight all, going to bed.

Good Morning all,

Janet,

I remember Jack & Elena, they visisted my parents all the time, nicest couple, Jack spoke very low and soft I recall, they lived acrossed the street from you.

I also remember John passing, family was never the same and certain everyone can understand why. What ever happen to their dauther,forgot her name, but can remember her face as I write this. I know she married and had children.

I was never good at remembering anything, my family will atest to that , but after reading comments on Blog, memories of pepople from the neighbohood are coming back.

Hey Dan,

This is late for me, was up at 3am couldn't sleep, watch some t/v gone back to bed around 7am, woke up 30 mintues ago to see garndaughter off to dancing school. Usally Maryann and I take her, but today is their holloween party, so mother and grandauther has taken her.

I will reach out to Anthony and find out his schedule, I know his been busy of late so we can all can get together like old times, NOT OLD TIMERS LOL. Most likely would be a Saturday evening.

I have all aready tried for a Friday evening, it's kinds of tough for eveyone, even my daughter, she like's to have her kids in bed by 8pm, and you wouldn't get here till around 9pm, and I do want for you to see them.

Since your staying at Pete & Carol home they of course are welcome to come.

Carol, I have a dish for you to break lol.

RT

GOOD MORNING ALL HOW IS EVERYONE DOING TODAY?

I AM A NEWBIE AGIAN. THIS IS THE 3RD TIME MY COMPUTER HAS GONE BONKERS ON THIS SITE, AND I HAD TO START OVER. I HAVE OVER 350 POSTS ON HERE, I'M SURE. I HAVE BEEN ON THIS BLOG FOR MONTHS AND I HAVE TO START OVER. OH WELL.
ANYWAY, GOING TO A B/DAY/HGALLOWEEN PARTY TODAY FOR MY 6 YR OLD NIECE. HAVE A GREAT DAY, TALK TO YOU ALL LATER

From CAROL CASTALDO PAPACENA: "hi ,i was reading this blog and you mentioned someone who new the sacco family from 12 street between 4&5ave. i dont know you and you probably dont know me either,my family lived on 5th ave oand 21 &22 street over rocco's candy store. my husbands was related to the sacco's . are you related to them also.let me know. thanks carol castaldo papacena."



HELLO CAROL CP - I remember you and we did talk briefly at the Reunion. I am "Franny Bruno" from 20th & 5th... And right before the reunion you talked to Terry Angelo about me and my ex-husband (Eddie Joe Eskew) - not our topic this morning. You won't know me
from St. John's, I'm one of those 'public school kids' as Terry Angelo would call us (Hi TeTe - I miss you!)

Hope I can make sense of this Sacco relationship... my sister can probably describe it better....

Anyway - the Sacco's were/are related on my mother's side of the family.
Albert Sr. and my mom were 1st cousins - through my grandfather. Grandpa's name was Dominick Schiavo (grandma was Francesca Ruggierio) - 219 20th St..

Albert also had two sisters who were cousins to, and best friends with my mother and Aunt Mary. Albert's sisters were Susie (Sacco) Senesie and Anna (Sacco) Abrahamsen - my godmother. Anna is the only one still living. Both Anna and Suzie lived on 20th St. below 6th Ave, while we were growing up.

Not sure if any of these names will ring a bell for your husband and his family. My Aunt Mary's last name was Battaglia (she also lived on 20th across from us), and my mom's name was Alexandria (they called her Santa; go figure).

Well maybe we're distant cousins They had two good-looking sons: Albert and Peter... sorry they were related. (Hi Lucia - if you are still out there, you remember Peter?).

I'll talk to my sister later and see if she can add anything. And when I talk to my godmother Anna, I'll ask her. Let me know from your end...

Blessings,
Francesca

Hi Patsy...don't know why your rating keeps changing.... I guess I was still a "newbie" but I went into "Your Page" on the top of the blog go into "Edit my Profile" all the way on the bottom of the page you will see "Custom Title" I changed mine to "St. John's Alumni" and it took. I don't know if this will change but for now it stayed.

Have fun at your party....Judy

Ralph: Jack and ELena's daughters were Michele (married to Larry Nardo) and Joanne (my brain just froze at her husband's name/ his family owns the funeral parlor on 7th Ave). They both live in Windsor Terrace. I don't think either have children. I am going to try to call Michele today.