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Park Slope “When”


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Posted by frank garcia on the Park Slope Message Board:

i lived on 14 st bet 5 and 6 ave

i went to ps 51 and then to manuel training high school

i rember germains dept stop on 5 ave and 15 st

there were 3 bars on 9st 5ave

smittys
owned by a man called screamer smith

next to him was dinkys
owened by a retired cop from the 72 precent named eddy

next to him was the round town
at times they served free snacks

then there was a great stake bar called the dixie traven on 20st 5 ave owned by a man named toddo marino

as a young boy i also raised pigeons

hope to hear from some people that rember this

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2,508 Replies to “Park Slope “When””

  1. NILDA I AM 48 NOW AND I STILL REMEMBER YOU DOING MY HAIR WITH THE BANANA CURLS FOR MARIES WEDDING LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY. MOM CANT WAIT TO HEAR FROM YOU. TAKE CARE CHRIS

  2. Hi Pasty, Do you still bowl? I haven’t bowled since I movd to NJ 1999. It’s good to see you on this site. Santina

  3. HI SANTINA HOW R U? NO, I HAVEN’T BOWLED SINCE SOMETIMES IN THE 90’S. MY HUSBAND STILL BOWLS ON MONDAY’S MEN’S LEAGUE IN MAPLE LANES. I WAS SO ADDICTED AT ONE TIME IT WAS RIDICULOUS. TOO BUSY NOW WITH MY YOUNGEST AND ALL HER ACTIVITIES AND MY JOB. BUT IT’S ALL GOOD STUFF. R U GOING TO THE REUNION? TELL JIM I SAID “HI” 🙂

  4. HI ALL I DUBBED US “THE BLOG HOGS” HOW IS EVERYONE DOING?

    JUDY GIORDANO BANJAY I JUST SPOKE TO MY CUZ STEPHANIE SHE SAID TO TELL YOU HELLO. I SENT HER THIS SITE. HOPEFULLY, SHE WILL GET ON WHEN SHE HAS A CHANCE. 🙂

    HI AUNT CAROL HOW IS EVERYONE? TELL AUNT PAT AND AUNT ROSEANN I SEND MY LOVE:)

  6. HI RALPH SUARATO

    SURE I REMEMBER YOU AND YOUR BROTHER DONNY,ITS GREAT TO HEAR FROM YOU.AS YOU MAY NOTICE MY MOM IS ON HEAR AS WELL,SHE JUST ABOUT KNOWS EVERYONE OR THERE PARENTS.NOW I HAVE TO GET MY COUSIN ALLEN LA GRECA ON HEAR. I UNDERSTAND YOU AND YOUR BROTHER WILL ATTEND THE REUNION LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING YOU.
    STAY WELL
    RALPH MARSELLA

  9. Hi Carol Castaldo,

    Thanks for you condolences on Jeanne, its hard to believe she gone.

    I remember babysitting your daughter, wow, they are grown women with their own children, how nice. James is doing ok, still working for the transit and going to Atlantic City. We had bumped into one another at Atlantic city a few years back, I was with Jamesy and your were playing one of the tables.

    I also remember playing with Joyce in your back yard of 5th ave, with the pool and the beautiful Patio Blocks around it and having lunch at your house. Your mother who was the only woman on 5th Avenue who drove, taking us to the beach, Flory was a go getter!

    Take care & nice hearing from you.

  10. Gina Riches – Yes we did play cards with mom. Also I helped you with your homework many nights.
    Franny – Thanks for your blessings. It was great hearing from you. Keep in touch. My E-mail is on this blog above. I am living in S.I. close to Donny.
    Ralph Marsella – Saw Alan about 2 yrs ago. He keeps in touch with my cousins Ramon (Bo) and Ronnie RamaSanto in Fla.

  11. Hi All

    Can anyone tell me who lived in the house next to the convent on 22nd street.

    I remember it had a porch…the house was always dark….and had a big tree in front behind the gate.

    Joyce C.

  12. Has anyone been able to find Henry Barrett???

    We were in St. Johns together.

    Thanks

  14. Rosie Marsella
    I hope you answer me soon. I was thinking about everyone recently and looking back I was remeniscing about the greatest meatballs you made. Your meatballs were the best in the world. Although I consider myself a good cook I still cannot master the old meatball. I don’t know what you did, but they were the best. I was very saddened to hear about Richie. Please say hello to Elisa for me and extend my sincere condolences. I think Ralphie and Joey are going to the reunion at Terry’s house on the 21st of September. I hope to be there as well. It will be a great and wonderful reunion to see the old crowd again. Talk to you soon, I hope. Stay well.
    Love Laura

  15. Joyce – the house next to the convent with the porch belonged to Barbara Nowak who went to school with Maria & I. She had an older brother Tom and a younger sister Paula. I used to keep in touch with Barbara but over the years…. Last I heard, Tom and his family were living in SI and Barbara & Paula and their families were in Brooklyn. Not sure about their mother who was a great lady. I spent many, many hours playing with Barbara there! I’d love to reconnect with her – I’ll keep trying!

    To all the Oliva’s – I wanted to let all of you know that I was saddened to hear of Jeannie loss. When we were kids, she’d come to my house and say “shhh – don’t make any noise…it’s soooo quiet here” and I’d laugh. Small world – I bunked into her in Florida, years ago, at Disney – we were sitting side-by-side on the sidewalk waiting for the parade to happen! She was to young to go so soon 🙁

    Well it’s Friday, so for all us working people, TGIF! To all – have a great weekend – the weather’s supposed to be fantastic. Enjoy!

  16. GOOD MORNING ALL I AM OFFICIALLY ON VACATION STARTING TODAY UNTI SEPT 3RD. IT FELT GOOD NOT TO HAVE TO GET UP AND PLAY BEAT THE CLOCK. MY HUSBAND AND I ARE TAKING MY LITTLE ONE UP TO PENNSYLVANIA FOR A FEW DAYS. WE GO THERE OFTEN. IT IS VERY RELAXING AND I LOVE AMISH COUNTRY. SUCH A DIFFERENT WORLD AND WAY OF LIVING. T.G.I.F. TO ALL OF YOU THAT ARE STILL N THE WORKING WORLD. 🙂

  17. JOYCE CASTALDO HOW R U? I SPOKE TO ROZ ON HERE A FEW DAYS AGO. SO HAPPY TO KNOW YOUR MOM IS WELL. PLEASE SEND MY LOVE. IT’S BEEN A LONG TIME. R U COMING TO THE RE UNION?
    HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE 🙂

  18. Hi Everybody! Can someone tell me where and when the reunion is and can I go?
    Ronnie—How are you?
    Yes, Janet was one of the original female firefighters and is now retired in North Carolina.
    Laura–Of course I remember you and Anna Marie. How is she?
    I’m still friends with Roseann Perrotti, who lived on 20 St. near Fifth Avenue. Her parents will be married 60 years come September and just a couple of weeks ago stopped in to St. John’s and walked down the aisle together in an impromptu reenactment of their original trip down St. John’s aisle.

  19. Good morning and Hi to all my friends and family on this site!
    TGIF!!!!!!
    Hi especially to Rosie Marsella!
    I didn’t realize that that was you!
    Glad to see you onboard!!!!!
    I want meatballs too! :):):):):)
    Love and Kisses
    Carolyn (pinky’s sister)

  21. Hi Karen D.

    Thanks for your condolences and sharing a memory about Jeanne. Yes she was definately too young to leave us.

    I’am glad you shared some time together in a nice place like Disney, and sat side by side to see the parade. I sure she was very happy to see you.

    Take care.

  22. Steven K

    My cousin Vinny passed away its about 10 yrs.

    Gary

    I don’t know who you are but I am a little curious why your looking for my cousin Dorothy Biscuiti.

    Yanek

    I have to give you all the credit in the world for lasting 35 yrs. in the market. I lasted 17 yrs. now collecting my pension. Do you still work for Arrow. I see you made the move to the Bronx’s how is it working inside instead of the street. Say hello to your brother henue for me.

    Anthony O

    I still have my book with all the pictures of us from St. Johns also I have the little blue book they gave us that everyone wrote there little cute comments in you have to read them.

    Has anyone ever heard from Joey Corso.

  23. Thanks, Karen D. for the info….if I remember correctly she had blonde hair. bye for now Joyce

  24. Good Morning to you also Ralph Marsella. Tell your mom to write me on this site.

    Anthony Rizzo
    You have got to remember me, Laura LaTorre Marsella, I was married to Joe Marsells I went to St. John’s with you. I lived on 6th ave bet 19 and 20 streets. We all hung out together back in the day.

    Does anyone know what happened to Evelyn Popalardo, last I heard was not good. Hope not

  25. Hi Clotilda,
    Wow, your daughter is one year younger than mine. Can’t believe you’re 45. Time flys. I will tell both Marilyn and Chickie you said hi.

  26. Lori Angelo:

    My job relocated to Hoboken, New Jersey and I wanted a quick commute. Would never move to Jersey, will always be a New Yorker, better yet, a Brooklynite. I will definitely be at the reunion. Can you get touch with Michael S?

    Too busy to read the entire blog. I don’t know what time the reunion is and what to bring. Can you write back and advise.

    Thanks,

  27. Hi Marilyn: Please tell Janet that I said Hi. Check with Karen D. about the reunion.

  28. Ronnie–Thanks for your greetings. I’ll tell Janet. I don’t know who Karen D. is, nor her email address. Can you give it to me? Are you going to the reunion?

    Marilyn

  29. Hi Marilyn Horan – I’m Karen D. (Karen Dritto – Margaret’s younger sister!!) Please send me your email address ([email protected]) or post it here and I’ll send the flyer w/the info to you.

    Yes, Joyce Barbara did have blonde hair – good memory!

    Later.

  30. Great site! Grew up on 6th. Ave. between 19th. & 20th. Street. Want to say hello to Brooklyn!

  31. Hi Danny –
    I know you…. And your brother Peter.

    You and I have ‘danced’ in the past – either at Super Star or
    the infamous Gridiron. I still have pictures of you at my
    kitchen table with my mom, and I think it might have been
    Grace Coen. My name was Franny Bruno (long black hair)
    and I lived right below 5th Ave. on 20th St.

    Also I know you through… (hope I get this right)…. my sister-in-law
    Maria Aversano Eskew has a sister Annette. I recall her dating your brother Peter many years ago? Make sense?

    Happy that you are still alive and kicking. One never knows who is going to show up on this Site. It’s a little frightening at times.

    How are you, where are you? It’s really great to ‘see you’ again.

    Many of your friends and neighbors are writing on this blog. I
    know you are going to enjoy reconnecting with many.

    Have fun! 🙂 and Welcome!

  32. Hi Lori,

    Well would have been here sooner but Mom had a senior moment and couldn’t remember the site. Got it from Anthony Gagliardi.
    So how have you been. Our families should get together sometime.
    Would be fun reliving the past.
    I can remember going into your parents store and you running amuck LOL. Remember the Christmas Tree hidden behind the Chinese room divider LOL!! I was explaining that one to Gabby, she’s the one you met with Mom in Costco.

    This site is great brings back lots of memories
    I’ll talk to you soon, call me we’re in the book Winchester ave

  33. Can’t believe it is really you! WOW! I just found your email address and wrote to you. I remember being in your kitchen with your mom. I’m living in Saratoga Springs, NY. My brother Pete is on S.I. in Great Kills. It is great to hear from you. I understand that there is going to be some kind of reuion on 9/21. Ralph and are will be showing up together. Would love to see you. You have my email address, let me know what’s going on with you.

  34. Hi Danny —
    YES, it’s me… I’ll check my email before I log off, to see if your email came through. Mom liked you… even though you had long hair 🙂 Take care……

  35. Didn’t everyone have long hair in those days??? Your Mom was cool to talk to. Always, made you feel comfortable.
    Gridiron and Superstar – those were really good times.

  36. Ann Marie Walton? OMG. This gives me reason to write.
    Hi All- My name is Fran and I am Frankie (Bugsy) La Greca’s daughter.
    I read your names every day and remember many of you hanging out with my cousins Ralphie, Joey and Elisa.
    I’ve been reading this site for many months, it was passed on to me by Santina, who was my neighbor on 29 St.as was Ann Marie.
    Half my life I lived on 24 Street, the other half on 29 Street.
    A hello to Santina, Ann Marie, Laura La Torre,Maria Trabolsi ( you remember me by Fran Hamouch PTA 172) my cousins Gina, Ralphie and my beautiful Godmother Aunt Rosie!
    Finally a face to a familiar name.
    Have a great weekend everyone.
    Fran

  37. Hi annmarie! Too funny! Do you know I ran into your mom awhile back in Walmart in NJ with my sister Terry. I of course went up to her, because her face was so familair to me, and said are you originally from Bklyn! Then I see her again yesterday in Costoc and i ask her the same thing! Forgetting that she is the same person I saw in Walmart! So we had the same exact conversation! Talk about senior moments. She said that she thought you were on here. I told her I would post on here looking for you. I wrote “anyone from the Walton family on here!” There is a reunion for all on this blog on September 21 at my sister Terry’s house. She is on Staten llsand. Email [email protected] and she will send you the flyer!

  38. Anthony Rizzo,
    Good to hear from you,
    As for the market in the Bronx:
    Less wear & tear on your body inside, at least the elements wont kill you now the travel will, added at least an hour drive time to and from. Arrow closed their doors a year ago, after 20 years. I’m 55 years young and not ready to pack it in yet. I still love the business and am now with Lockwood & Winant. The industry has changed so much and this company changes with it. I still enjoy the job, great down to earth people. Henu is doing good I will tell him you asked for him.

  39. So Fran La Greca you are one of the behind the scenes bloggers?! Glad you finally wrote! Welcome on! Don’t be shy, we are all freindly!

  41. Patsy, yes I’m going to reunion, hopefully. See u there.

    Hi Ann Marie, It’s Santina your old next door neighbor. Hope all is well with your family. Say hi to your mom and dad.

  42. Patsy Miele Kirk,

    I’m not sure you remember me, but I do remember you. I lived on 21st bet. 4 and 5th, went to St. John’s, graduating in 1967. I remember playing in the empty stands of the feast, that was held on my block every summer, with you and my cousin, Catherine Paladino. I think I ran into you once at Mark Lanes, (did you work there) with my husband quite a few years ago.

    You say your husband bowls at Maple Lanes. My husband is on the Tuesday Nite Mens League there. He used to bowl on Monday nites on the Mixed League. His name is Tom Rittenhouse.

    I remember your grandfather’s meat market. My mom always shopped there.

  43. KAREN BONAVITA,

    Debbie is going to forward my email address to you. You know you’re number 1 (but don’t let Gina on this site). I had so much fun when you were singing. You were so good and your parents were so proud of you. You should go on “American Idol”. Also, I hear you son is extremely bright………must have gotten it from Jeff (that’s your husband’s name, right?) I also remember big Nick threatening your husband with tossing fish on him (because he’s highly alergic) if he got out-of-line with you.

    Also, another memory of Diana. Okay, I used to walk in your house and your mother would say, “how do I look, Chris” as she’s sliding her hands down her outfit. I would say, “you look great” (because she truly always did, that petit little thing). Her response was, you sure, you sure and than “get out of here, I know you’re f#$king lying to me! Too, too funny she was!

  44. Hey guys……

    Tina—guzzo..;.;..how the hell are you. i finally came back. computer was broken. so nice to c u wrote back. i always called u festina. where r u living? how is your family. john was a little younger then you and I. joey is one of my brothers age. so many memories. misss them so so much. do you remember debbie canfield, and joanne pisculli. we all hung out together at one time. claire is doing great. has 3 children. lives near clove lake. i hope u can go to reunion. would be great to c u.

    anthony oliver; thanks 4 writing back. i am the middle sister. terry is the baby, claire is the oldest sister., then anthony, and michael.. your family was always apart of our family. i remember your mom so well. jeanne reminded me so much of her. I Also remember your brother john. My mom use to babysit him. i remember those times so well. i hope you and your family are doing well. hope to c u at reunion.

    Nilda; WOW. How are you/ remember all those hair cuts. I USE to love when you would come to our house. you were always so cool.

    terry sherman; hi. heard u r on a cruise. YOUR reunion sounds like fun. LET me know what we could bring. How is your brother CARl/ went to st johns with him.

    karen dritto; do you remember me.

    Hi rocco; how r u honey?

    Hi Clara; when are we going to go out to dinner. we’ll meet at the marina. Hope to see you soon.

    tilly bop; HOW THE hell are you. hows the little doggy? Hows David and Toni anne? Its great reading all these comments. all those memories. WOW> Till> remember those nites outside rosie and connies house. My mom and dad, SONNY. All sitting on their chairs. Bridget having her little parties. Sonny boy, my dad, sitting on his chair. Miss those days so much.

    twiggy, geraldine, paule and jamesy: Dont know if you remember me but i remember you. So So sorry for your loss. Jeanne was a sweety pie. God bless all of you. I did write anthony a while ago. dont think he remembered me. he is more my brothers age. not that i am so much younger. i always thought we were but now we all caught up. its great reading all these stories. hope all is well. luv pat g.

    hi ant milly. when r u going to write. ha ha

    miss you guys! <3 pat

  45. ROSIE MARSALLA, HELLO AGAIN I TOLD MY SISTERS THAT I SPOKE WITH U ON THE BLOG. THEY WERE SO HAPPY TO HEAR THE STORY U TOLD AND THAT U ARE WELL. MY SISTER ROSEANN, WAS ASKING ABOUT YOUR SISTER JEANNETTE, SHE SAID JEANETTE HAD TWINS AND THAT HER SON JOHN USED TO PLAY WITH THEM. SEND HER OUR LOVE. RALPHIE HOW ARE U, I CAN PICTURE YOUR FACE LIKE IT WAS YESTERDAY, I DON’T KNOW WHY WE NEVER HUNG OUT TOGETHER, ROSEANN AND MATTHEW SEND THERE LOVE. I’LL SEE U AT THE REUNION . BOBBY ANN PLEASE E MAIL ME AT [email protected] AND I WILL GIVE U MARIE’S NUMBER SHE IS LOOKING FORWARD TO TALKING TO U. DONNIE, SPOKE TO MY SIS MARIE TODAY, SHE SENDS HER LOVE AND WOULD LOVE TO TALK TO U ALSO. SHE SAID TO TELL U SHE REMEMBERS GOING OUT WITH U AND MAKING OUT WITH U IN THE GLOBE THEATRE. LOL LOL…..CHRIS ARE U TESSIE TOMBASCO’S DAUGHTER, IF U ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT YOUR DAD CHICHI. HE WAS A WONDERFUL MAN. MY MOM CONNIE MIELE WAS FRIENDS WITH YOUR MOM AND AUNT CAROLINE IORIO. PLEASE TELL YOUR COUSIN ROSEANN HELLO . I HOPE U ARE COMIG TO THE REUNION. HOW IS MARIE AND MICKEY WOULD LOVE TO SEE THEM. MY NIECE DENISE IS FRIENDS WITH CARA WE JUST REALIZED THIS WHEN YOUR DAD DIED AND YOUR MOM MENTIONED THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD AND MY MOM CONNIE’S NAME. I HAVE EVEN MET CARA AT MY NIECE’S HOUSE BUT NEVER KNEW SHE WAS TESSIE DAUGHTER. SMALL WORLD. I HOPE I GET TO SEE YOUR MOM ONE DAY. HOPEFULLY WHEN MY SISTER MARIE IS IN FROM LONG ISLAND DENISE SAID SHE WILL HAVE YOUR MOM OVER. GIVE ALL MY LOVE. MARILYN, I USED TO BE FRIENDSA WITH ROSEANN PEROTTI PLEASE GIVE HER MY LOVE. ANTHONY RIZZO, I REMEMBER U, ICAN’T BELIEVE U MENTIONED JOEY AND PATTY CORSO. DIDN’T THEY LIVE ON 20TH ST. BELOW 4TH AVE. HI PATSY, ENJOY PA. I HOPE STEPHANIE COMES ON AND COMES TO THE REUNION. HI FRAN LOVE U MY FOREVER FRIEND. CHRISTINE TWIGGY, SEND ME SOME PICS OF YOUR FAMILY, WOULD LOVE TO SEE FLORRIE’S GRANDCHILDREN AND SHARE WITH MY FAMILY. HOPE U ARE WELL AND GOD BLESS. GERALDINE SO HAPPY TO SEE U ON THE BLOG. LOVE TO ALL.

  46. Lori,

    If you need to rent a place for the reunion let me know.
    I belong to the Staten Island Yacht Club we can rent the place for $200. Fits 200 people in the back yard. There is also a tent in case of rain. Call me 718-227-0348

  47. Bonavito family; so great to see how you are doing. Big Nick and pretty Diana. they were so cute. Cant remember to much but i can remember your grandfather sitting on stoop. the cutest. Hows aunt lillian. I text marie anne the other day said her and bob are doing good. was on their way to washington d.c. havent scene them in years. Aunt Amelia and Uncle Joe. was at their house alot. can picture their apartment. remember those rooms.. Do you ever hear from your cousins michael, tommy and josephine. Aunt Adeline. Wow< just thought of them. great reading about all of you.

  48. Hey Franny,
    Mom said she’s still waiting for your visit, guess you won’t drive over the bridge LOL!! How are the kids? Lillian has to be around 25 now, God I remember her in diapers, and in my bridal party she looked soooo cute. I’m working on the school buses but I’m home most of the day. Great job only work 4 hours a day and off all summer. call me

    Hi Santini it’s been a long time. How are you and Jimmy. I relayed to Mom and Dad and they said Hi.Louise’s Nanette had a baby girl
    in June. Louise retired in June busy month for her.

    Hi Patty G. Long time since st. john’s. How are you?

  49. carol miele; how are you. havent scene you since puritans on 86 street. i remember your daughter with the beautiful red hair. remember my daughter with the beautiful red hair. well now its black. different stages of life. tell everyone i said hi. I miss your mom. My dad use to call her shopping bag connie miele. I inherited that name for a long time after. lol. she was a pisser. She wasnt allowed to eat sugar because of her diabetes, but when my mom had doughnuts on the table and she thought no one was looking she would down a few. I DO MISS HER. My grandmother clara and her were a riot together. hope to see you soon.

  50. patsy miele; how are you. wow, been a long time. remember the club on 6th avenue. 20th street. I wasnt allowed to hang out in there so i would sneak in. Loved to play pool. Remember Tommy Riele. speak to him once in a while. I seen Joe Gill at a wedding last month. hasnt changed at all. Hows Angela and Charlie doing? hope to see you soon.

    Anne marie Walton; do you remember me. went to grammer school with you. Some kids in our class; vincent serino, irene matula, angela lacota, michael orlando, debbie ancona, festina guzzo. just a few ill mention. also, susan compitello. just remembered her. Mr. Bliss. wow..

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