I bought the Images Of America: Richmond Hill book (Amaozon.com) for my parents, two siblings and for myself this Christmas. Awesome book with tons of old neighborhood photos. You guys did a great job! Can't wait for the sequel.

Author: Bill Wacker - Of Selden, Long Island

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 25 December 2005.

Hung around in Smoky Park at Schaeffer's candy store on 123rd Street and 101st Ave. from 1958-1968. Trying to track down some old friends. Names are Tom Heffernan (Heffy), Sal Govenale, (Governor), Jimmy and John Gorman, Tom Percolizzi (Perky), and anyone else that hung out at Smoky Park.

Author: Tony Gargano - Of 127th Street and 97th Ave

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 21 December 2005.

I have located the majority of my classmates that graduated from HCJS in 1966.
The following remain missing: Philip Antignani, Colleen Connors, Michael Corcoran, Ann Coulter, Linda Curley, Annette D'Ambrosio, Maura Finnegan, Bernadette Fitzpatrick, Carol Hess, Patricia Miller, Linda Mortimer, Lynn Nassauer, Joyce s***, and Dennis Senges. If you have any information that will help me locate them, please contact me.

Author: Kathryn Zabrocki Strode - Of Gilmanton, NH

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 20 December 2005.

The Bond Bread Bakery provided the great smell of fresh bread. It was off 102nd Street near the railroad overpass.

Author: Jack Shea

This entry was recorded on Monday, 19 December 2005.

Moved to Richmond Hill in 1954 lived at 125th St & 95th Ave. right next door to Joe DiBernardo. Went to RHHS 1955 to 1959. Hung-out with a great crowd at Schaffer's / Matty's candy store on 101st Ave. Would love to hook up with anyone of the old crowd.

Author: Skip LeGrady - Of Richmond Hill, NY / Phoenix, AZ

This entry was recorded on Monday, 19 December 2005.

Some more fond memories of Richmond Hill...
Remember??? Dr. Riley on 105th Street... shopping for school supplies at Wesslings or Lewis' of Woodhaven... the knife sharpening man ringing the bell... getting apples, candy apples or popcorn balls for halloween... Mike's Bike shop in his basemant on 102 Street... Watching the older men play softball or baseball at Victory Field, what about the men playing checkers or chess... going to Manor Sporting Goods for a new pair of Cons... Ring-o-Levio... walking on the Forest Park wall along Park Lane South... Hitchiking to Rockaway Beach... Villa Grande Pizza... A and P... those big Christmas lights on the houses... Bohack's... Davies Candy store... putting balooons or baseball cards in spokes on bicycles... Little Brown Jug... Harry Cahn's pumpernickel sandwiches... HCJ Dances... their old gym with the halfmoon backboards... Carvel on Atlantic Avenue -- Brown Bonnets... smell of fresh bread from bread factory... Wonder?... Spaldeen ball games... The Mayfet in June at PS 66.... China Inn... More than anything -- we all remember the happy go lucky days when people had more respect for each other and it was safer out there! PS 66 alive with kids, games, and the sounds of kids growing up and figuring things out for themselves...

Author: pb

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 18 December 2005.

What a trip down memory lane!
I grew up on 111th St. went to HCJ and graduated from Dominican Commercial HS in 1964. My father grew up on "Greenwood Avenue" and graduated from RHHS somewhere around 1932. I moved away from the area around 1970 and haven't been back since. It's obvious there are many people out there who have better memories than I and it's wonderful of you to share them. What's the old neighborhood like these days? I do remember Jahn's and the RKO and the Woolworth's and Salerno's and a great pizza place on Jamica Ave. but most of the other names are gone.
Anyone out there from the HCJ class of 1960?

Author: susan ammann - Of northern new mexico, US.

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 17 December 2005.

I love this site.
I grew up on 104th St. near Jerome Avenue (101st) in the 49's and early 50's.
This site brings back fond memories. Trying to locate old friends, Mary Hickey, Rosemarie Merante, Richie Coccia, Billy Bartone, Tony Peluso, Annette (lived on 103rd across from O.L.O.W. Academy. Also trying to locate Bob Goldstein who lived in South Ozone Park near the airport. If anyone has any info would greatly appreciate a reply. What wonderful memories we have of Ozone Park and Richmond Hill.

Author: Judy Leone (Shapiro) - Of Belchertown, MA

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 17 December 2005.

I grew up on 125 st just off 95th ave. Went to St. Bennies, graduated in 1955.
Hung out in the park for many years, played on the basketball teams representing St. Bennies in the St. Monica league and the elks BB league. Hung out in all the local candy stores, Jonesies, Carls, the one on 101st ave and 120th street., Mickeys when we got a little older... growing up in richmiond hill was great times... some of the guys were Heffy, Perky, Governale, Miller, Bob Dunne, Bill Brown, Geo Farrell, Tony Gargano, Rodman, Bob Burke, Billy Murtagh, Ed Flood, Tina, Kathy Burns, Ginny Hidder, Ken Smith, Bob Glasser, Bob Hill, Skippy Curris, Skippy Legrady, the Gormans, the list goes on and on... too bad our kids could not experience the pleasure of growing up in a neighborhood as we did.

Author: Joe DiBernardo - Of Stony Brook, NY, US.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 16 December 2005.

Used to live on 126th St also on 89th Avenue.
Our playground was either Jamaica Ave, 126th St., freight yards, school yard at PS 54 or Forest Park. There was water in the pond then. There was a bookie set up behind a bus diner at Lefferts Blvd and Jamaica Ave. Jahns, Triangle Hofbrau, RKO Keiths, the el into NYC, trolleys along Jamaica Ave. A young Doris Day singing along with Les Brown band at Victory Field during NYCs first WWII blackout. Went off to the military and retired USAF.

Author: Tom Lehmann - Of Pensacola, FL

This entry was recorded on Friday, 16 December 2005.

I am writting a neighborhood research paper on Cypress Hills and in the process of doing so I came across many buildings I can not find information on. Among them include W M Evens Dairy on Fulton Street and the building were the Last Bar in Brooklyn was located. Can some one help?

Author: Deborah Karlin - Of Cypress Hills, US.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 15 December 2005.

IN ANSWER TO THE PERSON WHOSE MOTHER WAS BORN 1937. JAHN'S IS STILL NEAR TO WHAT WAS ONCE THE RKO KEITHS AND IS NOW A BINGO HALL. IT IS LOCATED AT JUNCTION OF HILLSIDE AND MYRTLE AVENUES. THE NEIGHBORHOOD IS NOT WHAT IT ONCE WAS, BUT WHAT IS? THAT AREA WAS A SALOONATICS PARADISE WITH MARSHALL'S, GLENN'S THE TRIANGLE BALLROOM AND THE HOFBRAU.

Author: EDWARD GONZALEZ - Of RICHMOND HILL / KEW GARDENS AREA

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 14 December 2005.

I am trying to locate some memorabilia from around the 1940ish decade. My Mother was born in 1937 in Queens. I know she speaks of Jahns Ice Cream shop and a movie theatre. Any help is appreciated. Thanks

Author: Daughter of a NYC MOM 1940ish

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 10 December 2005.

hi my name is maria e batista-gudwin. i graduated richmond hill high school in 1983. i no longer live in new york, i live in the sunshine state of florida. i would like to reunite with all my classmates. hope to hear from someone soon!!!

Author: maria batista - Of west palm beach, florida

This entry was recorded on Friday, 9 December 2005.

Although, I grew up in South OZ on Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill was always part of the itinerary.
OLPH and all that it encompassed brings back some wonderful thoughts. Beyond that, Al's Stereo was a whole new chapter during the late 60s... what a trip! I came across this site doing a bit of surfing regarding my Manhattan College football coach and former Lynvet Coach Larry Kelly. Love to hear from any of the Al's and/or Winthers folks and certainly any former Lynvets.
(just re-posting on new page.)

Author: Jim Matthews - Of Nashua, NH, US.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 9 December 2005.

still enjoying this site. i've recognized many names along the way. my dad still lives on 113th st. love going back to visit and shop. the updated version is good. keep up the great work that goes into this website and thanks. hope everyone has happy holidays. peace to all.

Author: laura mc bride bellew - Of Merrick / Richmond Hill

This entry was recorded on Friday, 9 December 2005.

any one lived in the era 1956 to 78. brother Gino. Dewey. Tony. sister Nicky. email me.

Author: Chris DeFalco - Of 127st 97ave, richmond hill.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 8 December 2005.

Love your website and it's purpose.
Mr. Ron Layer is a very informative gentleman, a walking, willing history lesson.

Author: Bill Hans - Of Elmhurst

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 7 December 2005.

I GRADUATED FROM THE HILL IN 1972 AND MARRIED MY THEN GIRLFRIEND DAWN COLVIN (73).
I HAVE A LIFE TIME OF MEMORIES FROM MY TIME THERE AND I MISS IT DEARLY. MY WIFE HAS BEEN TO HER REUNIONS AND THEY WERE GREAT. WE LIVE IN EAST STROUDSBURG, PA AND HAVE THREE CHILDREN. OUR OLDEST SON IS IN HIS SECOND YEAR AT PENN STATE WITH THE YOUNGEST FOLLOWING CLOSE BEHIND.

Author: STEVEN PREIS - Of EAST STROUDSBURG, PA, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 7 December 2005.

ROB BENINATI, IT WAS NICE HEARING FROM YOU.
GLAD YOU ARE WELL AND LIVING IN TAMPA. DON'T GET TO PLAY MUCH B'BALL BUT DID A LOT OF COACHING UNTIL MY BOYS GOT OLDER. STAYING ACTIVE BY GOING TO THE GYM 3 TO 4 DAYS A WEEK. I STILL STAY IN TOUCH WITH ANTON ON A REGULAR BASIS. ITS NICE THAT YOU STILL SEE DEN C. A 'TEAR' ROLLS DOWN MY CHEEK WHEN I PASS MICKEYS OUR HOME AWAY FROM HOME. STAY IN TOUCH. MARTY P.

Author: MARTY PESHLER - Of HAUPPAUGE

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 4 December 2005.

I WATCH THE DISTRICT ON USA AND AFTER AN EPISODE SEEN 'FOR JACK MAPLE WHO LIVED IT" WENT TO ASK JEEVES, I AM FASCINATED BY HIS STORY. I REALLY HAD NO IDEA .

Author: FRANK CERULLO - Of BKLN NY, USA.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 2 December 2005.

I was just thinking about Tony the Ice Cream Man-
and then Mr. Softee- back in the 70's they sold something they called a "chinese sundae"- a Marino's Ice with soft ice cream on top --- can you say "gelatti"???? man were we hip and ahead of our times!!!

Author: karyn ( hollenback) waladkewics - Of nj, usa.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 2 December 2005.

lou condron,
you lived at 95-63 115th?
I lived at 95-64 115th street!
i am much younger than you, born 1964 - we moved to RH in about 1966-67 i think. right across the street i remember buffolinos, and uh, cunninghams? i think.
what a coincidence!
take care,
karyn ( hollenback) waladkewics

Author: karyn waladkewics - Of new jersey, usa.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 2 December 2005.

I didn't know Jack Maple but love "The District".
I have seen Mr. Maple's name at the end of every show and finally dicided to see who he was.
If "Manion" is representative of Mr. Maple, I am very impressed.

Author: Norrie Spenia - Of Chuluota, Fl., USA.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 1 December 2005.

Graduated from St. Bennie's in Jan. 1953. Lived in Richmond Hill until 1959 on 125th street just below 95th avenue diagonally across from Smokey Park. At a younger age I lived on 112th street below 95th. One of my Aunts still lives in R.H. on 110th street. I loved growing up in that area and truly loved my school. Recognized some names but have not read all of the guest sign ins. Hi Lou Condron. How are you. Can't wait to read some more about the old place.

Author: MaryAnn (DiBernardo) McGinniss - Of East Moriches, NY USA.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 1 December 2005.

maria, its diane owens. i cant belive this... my sister debbie told me about this site. i cant belive im talking to you. how are you its been over 20 years seens we seen each other. you live lake grove and i live in ronkonkoma, five minutes from one another. im married, have two sons 10 and 13. i married joe seider, do u remember him? r u married, any kids? i would love to hear from you, how is your family doing? i really dont hear from annalee but my brother tommy does. she is his sons godmother, she is married with two little boys. email me at djja63@optonline.net - cant wait too hear from you.

Author: diane owens (seider ) - Of ronkonkoma, ny.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 1 December 2005.

I lived on Lefferts Blvd. from 1963-1969, when my family moved to Florida. I had Miss Glennan at SBJ too... I would love to hear from anyone who went to SBJ (graduating class of 1970); esp. Donna Cassi or Mary F. Grace.
This site is wonderful, all your work is greatly appreciated... thank you for all the photos and memories.

Author: Margaret (Rodgers) Barthe - Of Orlando, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 30 November 2005.

Reading through this website, I'm proud to say that I'm part of this great neighborhood. Graduating from P.S. 207Q Rockwood Park School, and recently graduating from RHHS, I am happy with who Richmond Hill has influenced me to be and I am excited to see who it will help me to become. Just like how it help me grow into the person I am today, I hope it has the same wonderful effect on the generation of tomorrow.

Author: Trisha Ramdihal - Of Queens , New York.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 30 November 2005.

HI, recently stumbled onto the RH "GUEST BOOK". scanned yrs. '05, '04' and '3. though i sent out approx. 15 emails to folks that were in close proximity to my 115 th st. neighborhood, only three got thru. the others were sent back for various reasons. am hoping that this is not the norm, though we all move on at some point. have some people that i would really like to contact. i graduated from st. benny's in 1953 and lived at 95-63-115 th st. in particular; joe monk who lived on 130th st. lenny smith also from that area, eddie delargy and joseph d'bernardo from 125th st. down from "smokey" park, bobby glasser also on 125th st. between 95th ave. and atlantic, joey fahys who lived next to gus' deli/candy store on 95th ave. and 117th st., chris suriano and donald crispi; kevin gallagher who lived some three houses from me (think he has/had a home in huntington, LI) and anyone who might have knowledge of when mrs. gemma banakus passed away and where she might be interred. she was our choir director since year one... she played at my wedding in 1963 and did not get a chance to say goodby to her as we left for calif. that afternoon. great lady. maryann d'bernardo, (maginnis) alice samartan and miriam cronin were special people at that time in RH. SOOOO, if any of you are out there and care to email me, please do so.
after reading thru some 100 guest book emails i realized that there were things that did indeed make that area special. i chose not to copy other's emails that spoke of all the ice cream places, the parks, rockaway's playland etc as my sentiments would have duplicated theirs to the "t". elizabeth dermody, whose father was, i believe a lawyer, and lived on the jamaica ave side of atlantic ave, are you out there?
lou condron lyme, ct dcondron@adelphia.net

Author: LOU CONDRON - Of lyme, usa.

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 29 November 2005.

mmmmmmmmmmmmmm, candy store, candy store. my parents had the C&F bar &Grill at 111th and Liberty from 59-63. there was a candy store next to the Bar, was that Irv's? as far as a candy store next to the Greenwood Bakery, I'm afraid I can't recall there being such a place then. however, down Liberty, don't ask where, there was a full fledged candy store, I think past the toy store, that sold all sorts of candy. gotta remember folks, we are talking about going on half a century, give or take a decade, and none of our memories are infallible.

Author: Jonn Mulry - Of Chattanooga

This entry was recorded on Monday, 28 November 2005.

Yes I remember Six Horse Hitch. I also remember these great local bands from the 60s. The Lucky Charms, Upward Movement, The Tremolos, and Harlequin. And what about the Light Brigade with their awesome psychedelic light shows. I usually saw these groups at St Mary Gate of Heaven, St. John Lutheran Church, Mary Immaculate's Chelis Hall, and Richmond Hill HS Hazen Hall.

Author: dennis - Of richmond hill, ny, us.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 28 November 2005.

Sundance: I remember Irv's candy store at 111st and Liberty Ave. If I remember correctly, it was next to the Greenwood Bakery, right at the foot of steps leading up to the el. My friend, Keith Dougherty lived in the apartment above the candy store.

Author: Tom Klein - Of Piscataway, NJ.

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 27 November 2005.

hehehe i just had to add... anyone in the early 70s remember the local BAND... Six Horse Hitch? Oh My Gawd... we use to go to dances all over Queens just to see them... the girls I hung out with we were always in Luv!! and AL... one of the guys in the Band lived on our st 123rd St... so we got them to play at our block party once... too funny what ya remember when you read this!!! *Teresa*

Author: Teresa

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 26 November 2005.

Sundance: Where on 111th was the candy store? I lived on 111th and Liberty in the 1950's, 1960's and 1970's.

Author: Patrice - Of Orlando, FL.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 25 November 2005.

For one brief shining moment, I had of piece of Richmond Hill. In 1965, I bought a candy store from an elderly couple: Sadie & Clyde. I also bought the building from the Goldman Estate. I recall it was on 111th. Does anyone remember this store? Sundance

Author: Sundancekid - Of Fort Worth, TX, USA.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 25 November 2005.

in memory of my father, irving stelzer, killed in the LIRR crash 1950...

Author: arthur stelzer

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 24 November 2005.

I grew up on 118th street and Liberty Avenue over the fish store (one of the Owens's) in the late 60's early 70's. Would love hear from old friends, also looking for Eva that lived over a store on 118th or 117th Street and Liberty. Would love to hear from anyone that knows her, also I married my high school sweetheart Eddie Kramer...

Author: linda (Owens) Kramer - Of New York, Lake Ronkonkoma.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 24 November 2005.

Theresa
Did you have a brother named Tommy. I lived on 121st street between 95th and Atlantic but i hung out on 123rd street. Do you remember the Serio's, Caiazzo's, Cemaglia's, Murtaugh's. I lived there from 1952 till 1971. Al Hoffman

Author: Al Hoffman - Of Franklin Square N.Y.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 24 November 2005.

Hi everyone:

First off, what a great site. I can't believe how many entries here triggered so many memories for me. Thank you.

My family lived at 94-04 124th St. from '57-65. We then moved to LI when I was only 8 years old. I attended P.S. 55 from kindergartetn to 2nd grade ('62-65). Some of my friends, classmates and neighbors were Jeannie, Laurie & Richard Brietenbach, Billy Rittemeyer, Jeanette Monteverde (we walked to school together), the Smiths', the Dunn's, Dottie (last name?), Cookie (last name?), Charles Hahn (dad was a pilot for Pan Am) and Martin Roby (dad taught my momrhow to drive).

I'd love to hear from anyone who's from the old neighborhood.

Take care,
Karen Pere

Author: Karen Pere - Of Minneapolis, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 23 November 2005.

I lived on 118th Street liberty Ave... Does anyone remeber the Owens.

Author: Debbie Owens - Of Woodhaven, New York.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 23 November 2005.

WOW... this is an awesome site... MY Mothers family was born and raised in RH... I lived in my Grandmas House between Atlantic and 95th on 123rd st... same house my MOM was born in... I have many of the same good feeling i have read here tonight... Tonys Ice cream truck aside from ice cream... U can get a KINISH there too and Louies Pizzeria??? OMG I can still see the HOT pizza on a pc of white paper... yummm... I do see names that I remember like Carmodies... and Esenbach... StBennys... and RHHS and the Annex too... It was great to read this site... My Mothers name was O'brien... and Ours were McGinnis... Good to hear from anyone

Author: Teresa

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 22 November 2005.

Great site. Brings back a lot of memories. HCJ class of 1970

Author: david barton - Of bay shore, usa.

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 22 November 2005.

I used to live in yorkville in manhattan and was trying t0 get in touch with any of my friends who went to holy trinity church at 315 e 88th st in manhattan. it was a long time ago. I am 67 years old now. if they can reach me i would sure like to hear from some of them. some of there names were Fred Grauman, Julia Philgrim, Francis Valko, Doughlas Nyberg. Ernest Behrens. thank you very much good by

Author: Al Meyer - Of Windsor N.Y., usa.

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 19 November 2005.

Jack Maple must have been one heck of a cop if he was anything like he is portrayed in "The District". We love to watch this show and have even watched the re-runs over and over. Craig T. Nelson is excellent in that roll... all are/were great actors.

Author: Jan/John Hood - Of Tyler, Texas.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 17 November 2005.

Marty P. Nice to have Jimmy Mac on board. I'll stop in to see him and we can arrange to get together after the holidays. Drop me a line or call anytime. Mike C.

Author: Michael Contino - Of Ozone Park, USA.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 14 November 2005.

RHHS Class of '70 had there 35 yr reunion last night at the LaGuardia Sheraton in Flushing which I attended. Good time had by all I'm sure. About 65 or so showed up with a good representation of many members from the various athletic teams. Former History Teacher John Leary represented the faculty.As strange as it sounds, seeing them all again and bringing back various memories, it didn't seem possible that 35 yrs could have passed. Hope we all will get together again.

Author: Ken Zaveckas - Of Warwick, NY

This entry was recorded on Monday, 14 November 2005.

hi Marty Peshler browsing through this great site and spotted you... i sure remember you from st bene's basketball and hundred's of hours at Mickeys along with Anton and Skippy and Rich Carey. those were definately funfilled days when we had youth and strength and no injuries and could stay out all night... i went back ro RH 2 years ago and visited the old places, they sure have changed if they were there at all. I sat in lenihans and had a beer with Emil and passed 106th st park and victory field and all along 101st ave... i live in tampa now and you remember Dennis C, he lives in fort lauderdale i see him 2, 3 times a year on the golf course with a slew of ex-new yorkers... golf has replaced basketball as age replaced youth. i'll be looking for your next entry. take care

Author: Rob Beninati - Of tampa ,fla

This entry was recorded on Friday, 11 November 2005.

MIKE C. SAW JIMMY MCDONALD WHEN I WAS IN RICHMOND HILL RECENTLY AND I THINK HE WAS INTERESTED IN HELPING ORGANIZE THE REUNION. WE WILL ALL HAVE TO GET TOGETHER AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. HOPE ALL IS WELL. HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON. STAY IN TOUCH.
REGARDS, MARTY P.

Author: MARTY PESHLER - Of HAUPPAUGE,NY

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 10 November 2005.

Although, I grew up in South OZ on Lefferts Blvd., Richmond Hill was always part of the itinerary. OLPH and all that it encompassed brings back some wonderful thoughts. Beyond that, Al's Stereo was a whole new chapter during the late 60s...what a trip! I came across this site doing a bit of surfing regarding my Manhattan College football coach and former Lynvet Coach Larry Kelly. Love to hear from any of the Al's and/or Winthers folks and certainly any former Lynvets.

Author: Jim Matthews - Of Nashua, NH

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 8 November 2005.

I am not a Virginia resident, but I thank you for your good information. I was asked to write something about Jacob Riis, and I found inteteresting and concise information that will greatly enhance my project. My thanks to you and others like you that quietly tend the light of our heritage.
Marianne Menter

Author: Marianne Menter - Of Canoga Park, USA.

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 8 November 2005.

I love this site. I have made contact with friends after over 40 years. We grew up in Richmond Hill and most of us attended Holy Child Jesus Church on 111th Street. We have all moved on but it's nice to be able to catch up and see how each other are doing. This is a great way to keep in touch and exchange information. I love it!!

Author: Brian McNerney - Of San Dimas, CA, United States.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 7 November 2005.

I grew up in Kew Gardens (Talbot St.) during the 1940s-1950s and recall the terrible LIRR train tragedy that took place in Richmond Hill that was not too far from where I lived. Thanks for you information on this event and also for a truly wonderful website on the history of Richmond Hill and Kew Gardens.

Author: Karl Lundgren - Of Great Neck, LI, USA.

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 5 November 2005.

Hi everyone. I lived in Richmond Hill since my birth 9/64 until 1985, and then again in the mid 1990's for a short time. We lived on 95th Avenue between 123rd St. & 124th St. I married Thomas Holly from 125th Street and we now live in Washburn, WI. I have two younger sisters Anna & Barbara, and Tom has older sisters, Susan & Debbie, and an older brother Robert.
Richmond Hill was a great place to grow up. I sometimes miss the way it WAS. Hangin' out a Smokey Park, or Forest Park. Those were the days. If anyone remembers us, please drop a line! Che848@aol.com
Peace & Love,
Che

Author: Cheryl A. Holly (Strate) - Of Washburn, WI, USA.

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 1 November 2005.

Frank Biscay:
yep, my Mom was known as Kitty back then. no one has called her that since her husband (my stepdad) Frank Esposito died back in May of 78. Mom lives in Jupiter, Florida now, hope she's all right, trying to contact her. oh, I was known as Billy back then.

Jonn

Author: Jonn Mulry - Of Chattanooga

This entry was recorded on Monday, 31 October 2005.

Lived on 109th Street between 107 and 109 Aves from 1942 to 1968 in what may have been South Rich Hill. Moved to LI in 1983 and NJ in 2004. Many fond memories of Al's Stereo, Winters, St. Johns Restaurant. To Sam O (Osborne??) the Carls Icecream parlor gang was the "Jokers". To Jonn Mulry, was your mother known as "Kitty"? If so, she served me my first legal drink on my 18th birthday 9/28/60 after checking my brand new Draft card. To Maryanne Harnad, was Mr Harnishfeger a History teacher that taught at John Adams HS in the late 50's? Sure hope you three get to read this and respond if possible. Thanks to Tommy Walsh for introducing me to this site.

Author: Frank Biscay - Of Iselin, NJ, usa.

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 30 October 2005.

my name is Chris DeFalco i lived on 127st and 97 ave from birth 1956 to i moved 1978 my brothers Dewy, Gino,Tony and sister Nicky. my email is ldefalco@nycap.rr.com email me. i visted the place in 2004 and smokey park. its beautful they real fixed it up.. im looking for Hastings, Pepe, Anderson, Rearden, Walice, Esenbarth, Garidie, or any other Family that lived in that era 1956 to 1978. i was a newspaper boy 1968 and 1969 deliverd 123st fron 101 ave to alantic ave so if you lived their i was your paper boy. the news office was on 125st and 101ave across from Burnie's and Al's soda shop..

Author: Chris DeFalco - Of albany ny

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 30 October 2005.

Rosemarie Scarpitta
you still live in the holy land? this is encouraging!!!!!!!
I visited Greenwood Bakery five years ago when I last tramped the area. they still have those black and white cookies, oh, guess who else has those cookies? Starbucks!!!! at least the one in downtown Chattanooga. I ordered one (duh), what a startling sensation like you're under sedation THAT was as my palate did the Time Warp again!!!!!! the Bakery also had what we called Strawberry Wishing Cake. when my mom and stepdad had the C&F Bar & Grill across from the bakery and from Winther's, I would be sent every so often to buy that cake. my sister and I would run into seperate bathrooms to make our wishes with eyes tightly closed. not much happened in the wish department, but the cake was still good!
take care and be safe

Author: Jonn Mulry - Of Chattanooga

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 29 October 2005.

Hey I remember Winters icecream store on the corner of 111th and Liberty Avenue. Shirts By Us across the street. The Diccicos dry cleaners and angelo the sign guy all on same block. Greenwood Bakery was and still is great. Howan still sits in the same spot selling still the best Chinese food.

Author: rosemarie scarpitta

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 29 October 2005.

Wow, what a great website! Karen Dicarlo I am doing fine, Eldee's and Friend's Pizza what a way to spend our Saturday night.

Author: Mary Ann Zummo - Of New York, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 26 October 2005.

lived in rh from 1943 to 1969. Attended OLPH 1949-57 BISHOP Loughlin and John Adams HS.
Lived 114 St and 109 Ave. would like to heare from old friends.

Author: tom walsh - Of seaford, new york.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 26 October 2005.

Janet Arnish,
I read your message on October 25, 2005. I was in Explorer Post 8 at Union Congregational Church with your husband, John Kiely. I dated Ruth Jabs and I have since been able to contact her albeit 2 years ago. I would like to hear how John and you are doing. Please tell John that I have spoken with Bob Wilmer, Glenn Coleman, Doug Soeldner, Wayne Coleman and have corresponded with Al Soeldner in the past. I am anxious to hear from you and others from Union Congregational Church. My email address is as follows: edward.corrado@twcable.com

Author: Edward Corrado - Of East Rockaway, NY, USA.

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 25 October 2005.

Marty P. A dual reunion sounds good. I would like to help with the organizing. Stay in touch. Mike C.

Author: Mike Contino - Of New York, U.S..

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 25 October 2005.

My Dad was Pete Scarpitta from 108th street and Liberty avenue. He was killed in 1977 in John Adams High. Does anybody know him

Author: Rosemarie Scarpitta - Of Mahopac, America.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 21 October 2005.

i enjoy tis site very much..

Author: Harriet Chambers - Of Norfolk, USA.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 21 October 2005.

What a great site, I have been reading all the posts with a smile on my face and a tear in my eye!! So many memories!! Richmond Hill was an awesome place to grow up!! I went to PS62 (Mrs. Grossman was my 2nd grade teacher and picked me and a boy named Glen to be in the LI Press skipping down the school steps for the last day of school)!! I went on to PS 55 and PS 60 in Ozone Park, to 210 part of the first full term graduating class. Then on to RHHS!! I look back fondly on all those years, many friendships made, several still remain even though I moved from there many years ago!! We first lived on 95th Av and 109th St, where my family owed a small grocery store, then we moved to 97th and 118th. I drove though the neighborhood a few years back to show my kids where I grew up, somethings were very different but I still felt the warmth of being in the "Hill". I took my kids to Jahn's and the new proprietors of RKO allowed us in to look around, a really great afternoon!!
I saw a few names on here I recognized, especially Debbie Dooley whose family lived next door and Carol Sodano who moved away way to soon!!

Thank you for this great look at our history!!

Author: Laura (Lopez) Smith - Of St. Petersburg,Florida, USA.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 20 October 2005.

I am so glad to see web sites dedicated to my childhood home of Richmond Hill and my high school. I will be spending much time enjoying this site and, being a web site designer, look to see how I can add to it.

Author: Dewey DeFalco - Of Jacksonville, FL, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 19 October 2005.

Marty P and Mike C- Good to hear from both of you again. A reunion would be a neat trick if we can pull it off. I agree that after the Holidays is the right time frame to consider organizing such an undertaking.

Both you guys sound like you are blessed with rich lives and great family. I took note that Bill Bryce posted a message while he was visiting with Marty.

If either of you are planning to be in the Hilton Head area let me know. I would enjoy getting together and kicking around old times over lunch or dinner and a few beers.

Keep in touch guys.

Best Regards- Todd Peter Kristian SBJL Class of 64

Author: (Todd) Peter Kristian - Of Hilton Head Island, USA.

This entry was recorded on Tuesday, 18 October 2005.

Todd Greenberg,
I may not have rememembered your grandfather's shop, but I DO remember the Primrose. there were two bakeries on Liberty my parents patronized: Greenwood and Primrose, and after over forty years since my mother and stepfather sold the C&F Bar & Grill (which would then become Al's Stereo), those places (and tastes and smells) have and will forever be a part of my memory bank.
I wish I and all of us, could go back, maybe when we least expect, Revival Time will hit Richmond Hill.

Author: Jonn Mulry - Of Chattanooga

This entry was recorded on Monday, 17 October 2005.

This is a reprint-- Thanks for looking-- I am looking for any relatives of Claude Martin Parker, born October 9, 1934. He was born in Jamaica, New York and was a foster child. He was never adopted, and attended St. Agnes in upstate New York. He unfortunately passed July 4, 2002 in Wilmington, NC. He lived in Wilmington and Castle Hayne, NC for 29 years. I am his daughter and I am trying to find any biological parents, aunts, uncles, sisters or brothers. Thanks.

Author: Tracey Graham - Of Elizabethtown, USA.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 17 October 2005.

TODD,
AS I WROTE TO MIKE C. MAYBE WE CAN 'MOVE' ON ORGANIZING THE REUNION AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. YES I WOULD LIKE TO REVISIT HILTON HEAD SOME DAY. STAY IN TOUCH.
MARTY

Author: MARTY PESHLER - Of HAUPPAUGE,NY

This entry was recorded on Monday, 17 October 2005.

MIKE,
IT IS GOOD TO HEAR THAT ALL THE CONTINOS' ARE DOING WELL.
THE REUNION IS ONLY IN THE 'TALKING STAGE'. I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT ITS BEEN 21 YEARS SINCE THE LAST ONE. I HAVE TALKED TO JIMMY MCDONALD ABOUT A DUAL REUNION. MAYBE WE CAN GET PAST THE TALKING STAGE AFTER THE HOLIDAYS. REGARDS TO JUDY.
MARTY

Author: MARTY PESHLER - Of HAUPPAUGE,NY

This entry was recorded on Monday, 17 October 2005.

This is a great site. Brings back great memories. Grew up on 109th street between Liberty and 103rd ave. Went to PS 108, first class at JHS 202, than John Adams, all in the 60's. Went every saturday to the Casino or Lefferts movies, than played ball on block or @ 62 or 108. My grandfather owned Piermont Lighting on liberty between 108th and 109th, next to Primrose Bakery. Any old friends out there?

Author: Todd Greenberg

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 16 October 2005.

I started out going to Salerno's Italian restaurant when I was a kid about 9 years old. My parents brought me there for some great Italian food and I remember the green wine bottles with straw that decorated the restaurant. Salerno's was known for their clams, and made great pizza! I am a jazz musician and worked at the Triangle Hoffbrau restaurant which was a landmark restaurant until recently when the restaurant closed and was converted into a medical center at the end of the 20th Century (1999). I played the piano and worked there many times with Lou Messana on guitar, the late Tom Sfraga on bass and Al Variale on drums. We had many great musicians drop by to sit in. The Triangle Hoffbrau was owned by the four brothers. We would have jam sessions starting at midnight going to sometimes 3:00 A.M. The wooden dance floor was a real attraction for hoofers (dancers) and they always had great food and were friendly people. After I got off work I drop in at Salerno's or Aldo's for some pizza. If I felt real hungry-I'd drop in to Jahns for some Ice Cream. The old movie house became a bingo joint in the daytime and it provided some definition to the neighborhood. Jamaica Avenue and 117th Street was the place you could go to relax, have some great food, and then walk it off in the park. Forest Park is north of the triangle as it was called. You could walk along the tracks of the Long Island Railroad go thru the woods and feel like you were in the country! Richmond hill was a beautiful, friendly, area to enjoy life.

Author: Stuart H. Tresser - Of Brooklyn, New York , USA.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 13 October 2005.

Take a stroll down jamaica Ave...
The Stand and pizza place next door; Hofbrau; Candy store on 117 Street... Alfie's and Jahn's up the block; Cameo Pet Shop, Lipschutz; John's; Gebhardts; maries; Steve's Pizza; McGoo's; Lou's candy Store; Bill's candy Store; Franklin's (The Junky Store) ;Connies; Harry Kahn's Deli; Flame Diner; Sheltons; Marvel Pet Store; Wesslings; Villa Grande; A and P (now pool hall); Schweeties; Ernst bakery; German Deli (can't remember name); Joes Meat market and Deli (his meatball heros were sought of crushed meat while Villa Grande's were made with lots of eggs and bread); Roberst Toy store; Rexall Drugs; Bohacks; Davids candies; Firehouse, A and P, China Inn; Photo place, Manor Deli. Schmit's; Manor Sports (bought my 1st pair of Cons (Converse) sneakers there 8.99); Carlos Pizza; Lewis of Woodhaven; Two Guys Pizza, Thom MacCann; Jason's Toy store... I'd trade shopping here with all the modern malls in a heartbeat.

Author: Pat - Of LINY, USA.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 13 October 2005.

Did anyone hang out at Al's Stereo on Liberty & 111th Street during the late 60's early 70's. Have many great memories of Al's and Winther's across the street.

Author: Marguerite - Of Baldwin

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 13 October 2005.

The stores I recall around 106th and Jamaica Ave. were, in no particular order: Gus' Fruit (Louie DeStefano); the butcher and the German deli next to Gus'; the Rainbow Grill--Italian Cuisine; Louie's Candy Store; Platt (later Dale) Drugs; the Bialy factory; Corde's; Bill's Candy; Wilson's Hobbies; Benny's (?)Hardware; Franklin's (the junk store); Patsy's Shoes; Trunz Meats; the rug store on the corner of 106th; Schmidt's Ice Cream Parlor.

Author: Jack Shea - Of Mamaroneck, NY

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 13 October 2005.

To Teresa of Erie CO: I lived on the same block as you. Marie's was originaly Fitzpatrick's which was next to Wise Drugs. Also, Doctrows was a women's store like Springers. Al's used to be on the south side of Jamaica then he moved to the north side until he sold to another Al. First Al was a very sweet man. We would go in their as kids to shop for Christmas or Birthday presents; and he would let us search in there for what felt like hours and then he help us make decision on a gift. Sweet memories, I have so many of them.

Author: jc

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 12 October 2005.

We lived in a few different location around Atlantic Avenue and 111th Street until our family purchased their home on 108th Street between Jamaica and 86th Avenues... great memories of lots of kids playing games both in the streeets and in the parks. Also -- the avenues had so many great shops and ice cream parlors -- I attended Holy Child, Our Lady of Wisdom Academy, followed by Queens College, Fordham Uniersity at Lincoln Center, Bank Street, Stony Brook. (love school) I remember never seeming to have much free time... loved the dances, the basketball games (male and female)... swim teams, library, Mrs. Burkes arts and crafts at Smokey Park, ice skating etc. Fabulous time of life --- Thanks for the memories ---

Author: Kathleen G. Wojciechowski - Of LI, NY, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 12 October 2005.

Thanks for the memories ---

Author: Kathleen G. Wojciechowski - Of Holbrook, NY, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 12 October 2005.

The '65 RHHS Reunion weekend was a big success. Party, School Tour, Jahn's... FUN! FUN! FUN! Thanks to all who helped in the planning, and those who attended. Let's not wait another 10 yrs. to repeat.

Author: Classmate - Of L.I., N.Y., U.S.A.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 10 October 2005.

Fantastic website! I have lived in the area now known as South Richmond Hill my entire life. Although new developements are typically good for a community, it breaks my heart to see some of our old Victorian houses being torn down. I love that recently constructed six condo complexes are making it possible for families to come in and enjoy our lovely community. But, where is the character?? I love living in a place that has it's own bingo hall and traditional ice cream shop. I just wish that ALL of Richmond Hill could reflect that same charm and character. Thank you for trying to preserve all of the things that make this place, where I grew up, special.

Author: Kristen - Of South Richmond Hill, USA.

This entry was recorded on Sunday, 9 October 2005.

Born in RH 1930, lived there until 1946, first on corner of 112St. and 92Ave. then on 107St. at 89Ave. Went to HCJ graduating Jan. 1944, then attended Chaminade in Mineola until family moved to Albany. Father's family moved from Manhattan to RH about the start of the 20th century on 89Ave. between 114 and 115Sts. My father and uncle played baseball for RHHS. I have a picture of the 1907 RHHS team in which they both appear. The notation,"Undefeated Champions, Queens & Nassau Counties, 1907" is printed on it. Years later, in the 1930s, their nephew, my cousin, played second base for the RHHS team with Phil Rizzuto. My mother's family moved from Manhattan to RH around 1910 and lived on 107St across from the corner of 89Ave. I have a group picture taken in front of our house of a block party on the 4th of July probably of 1916 or 1917. A banner reads "HERALD AVENUE SAFE & SANE CELEBRATIONS". Notes on the picture identify two of the younger children as my uncles. There are about 80 people in the picture, mainly children. There are still some of my father's family still living in RH. An aunt and cousins lived in the one house on 107St. north of 86Ave. that was not raised when that street was redone. Having read all of the Guest Book entries, it seems that only a few Hillites of my era have reported in.
Although many of the street games that we "depression babies" played are mentioned,some of the things we did were probably different. The football we used in the street was ordinarily made from rolled up newspapers tied with string or rubber bands. We didn't have baskets or basketballs in the street. We used tennis or rubber balls and the "one way" sign was the basket. Sewer covers were the goals for roller hockey. We made up all kinds of stick ball and box ball games. Necessity really was the mother of invention. The cement playground at RHHS was open and used from daylight to dark during the summer. At other times we would sometimes climb the fence on the 113St., trying to avoid the barbed wire on the top in order to play. When it was getting dark we congregated on somebody's stoop, or the milk ice box in front of Hoffman's grocery on 90Ave and 112St., or the bus stop bench in front of Sam Kassman's store on 90Ave and 111St. telling stories. There was no vandalism even though Sam was not thrilled.
Some random thought about persons and places I haven't seen mentioned in the Guest Book: poor Abe Simon, the RH heavyweight who fought Joe Louis, Marius Russo from RHHS who pitched for the Yankees, won a World Series game against the Dodgers and whose line drive probably ended the pitching career of Fat Freddie Fitzsimmons, Herb Karpel from RHHS who had a cup of coffee with the Yankees as a pitcher. I remember the short building at HCJ which was enlarged to make a gym as well as class rooms and the HCJ Big Five which played great basketball with, among others, Blessed Sacrament, St. Joan of Arc and St. Rose of Lima. Also the KofC hall on Atlantic Ave where the Kof C team played some of the great teams of that era like the Harlem Renaissance, Dexter Park where the Bushwicks played Sunday double headers, stores on Jamaica Ave. between 107 and 108 Sts., Freer's ice cream parlor, MaCaws Funeral paror, the fish store and the vegetable store. I also remember the flag with the red ball on the white background which was flown when there was ice skating on the flooded basketball court at Jackson Park, at least until Pearl Harbor and the huge fire at the railroad yard on Leffert's Blvd.
A final thought, at least for now. A few of us were sitting up in the attic of Dickie Van Patton's (or his grandmother's) house by the raised LIRR tracks above 114St. one very hot summer day when his sister, Joyce, yelled up at us asking why we were doing such a stupid thing. Dickie replied,"Because it feels so good when we come down." Those were the good old days.

Author: Joe Donovan - Of Albany, NY

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 8 October 2005.

I grew up on 114th street between 95th and 101st avenue. Graduated SBJL 1964 and Archbishop Molloy 1968. My friend from the nieghborhood Marty Peshler, who I'm visiting this weekend on the Island, told me about this site.
Great memories growing up. The bagel bakery at 114th and 101st ave, the movie theateres, playing ball for St Benny's, Mickey's bar, and too many more to tell.
Moved to Kentucky in 1969 to go to college, fell in love with a "Kentucky Woman" and never moved back.

Author: Bill Bryce - Of Louisvile, KY

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 8 October 2005.

Great website! Enjoyed learning all about your town in NYC and your Victorian Homes!

Author: Kristy Kohl - Of Rhinebeck, NY, US.

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 8 October 2005.

hi, this is such a wonderful site. it brings back so many memories. i graduated in 72 from richmond hill and went to PS62 . I have always told my daughters how great it was growing up in richmond hill and how I wish they could have experienced the same life. It was much safer and carefree. I remember my mom used to leave my brother in the baby carriage while we went inside the A&P on ll7st. and liberty Ave. I would walk to St. Mary Gate Of Heaven church from PS 62 every Wed. to go to religion instruction. I also went to JHS 210 and was good friends with Anna and Joanne. I haven't seen them in 30 years. I wonder if they will ever read this. well I feel very fortunate to have lived in richmond hill and will always remember those days with so much happiness and pride.

Author: julie - Of longisland, ny.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 7 October 2005.

Saturday along Jamaica Avenue:

-we always took the Altantic Ave bus to Jamaica... you could get off down the block from Gertz just after the bus turned to go to it's last stop in front of the Catholic church on Parsons...

-John's Bargain Store was always a good place to start your day's shopping... from there we would go to Gertz, exiting when finished out of the back door so we could window shop the small shops that were on the block on the way back to Jamaica Avenue.

-we would then cross the block and go to Woolworths which I remember had cheaper prices for 45RPM records than the music store attached to Gertz.

-we would then catch a quick lunch at one of the luncheonettes on the way east to 'where the el ended'... we'd first go to Mays, then double back to check the tmes at the Valencia...

-Our last decision was to either walk back to catch the Atlantic Avenue bus (#22???), or get on the 56 Jamaica Avenue bus and eventually get off at 108th street.

-A short walk home and our Saturday shopping day was over...

Author: John Mackin Ade - Of Hilton Head Island, SC, USA.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 30 September 2005.

who remembers along Jamaica Ave. these great places (just to name a few in no particular order): Cypress Pool, Circus Bar, Gebhards, Johns Bargain Store, Woolworths, Doctrows, Davidoffs, Kays Variety, Schlossers, Rainbow Lounge, Connies, Miles Shoes, Dunstatters, The Terminal, Lewis of Woodhaven, McGoverns, Brites, Hofbrau, Blue Swan, Kent Cleaners, Petes Place, Ponce Pizza, Diamond Dairy, Uneeda Appliance, Meet Me At The Stand, Cunningham Pontiac, Knights of Columbus, Gardner Lumber, Thom McAnn, Gertz, Mays, Van Wyck Lanes, Lowes Valencia, Petersons Music, Lemke the Plumber, Corner Restaurant, Associated Supermarket, Lipshultz, Richmond Hill Inn, Rummels, Monaco Butcher...

Author: steve sullivan - Of colorado springs, US.

This entry was recorded on Friday, 30 September 2005.

I grew up on 116 street between 95th and 101st ave. There was no other place like it. I would walk home for St. Benedict Joseph Labre and there would already be my friends in the streets playing skully/stick ball/ or Johnny on the Pony. All street games that kids today would laugh at. Summers would consist of sitting on the stoop and chatting away w/ neighbors taking an evening stroll. Block parties were the Summers highlight! I just remember getting up early that day getting all excited to see everyone move their car off the blocks.
On regular days I remember rushing to finish dinner, just so I can go outside where me and my friends would sit on the porch and wait for the dueling ice-cream trucks to come around. The adults preffered Mr.Softy but me and my friends would wait around for Tony's Ice Cream truck. Not only was his Ice Cream more fresh and cheaper but he had a space on th back of his truck where we would hang on to and get a cheap thrill ride down the block w/o Tony ever knowing.
But once I hit my High School years in the late 80's the neighborhood started it's change. It seemed like all the people that made up my street sold thier home.
The last Block Party that I remember happening was in 1986.
I left for college in 1990 and my parents sold their home in 95. I recently visited my old home. To make a long story short I can sum up what my feelings in one short example. The beautiful stained glass window of our old house that used to cast this angelic shine in our living room is now covered w/ black iron clad bars.

I know my childhood was the last days of how it used to be, similar to those who experienced it in the early 1900's. It's a shame the kids that live there now have no idea.

Some of my memorable sites (places):

Kavon's (115 st/101 ave)
Nappoli's (117 st/ Liberty ave)
Carvels (108 st/ Atlantic ave)
Poco Poco
Odd Lott
Jahn's Ice Cream
Buster Brown

Author: Allan V - Of Albany, NY

This entry was recorded on Friday, 30 September 2005.

Hi, a follow up note since I signed the guestbook in June. I've heard from wonderful RH friends and neighbors since logging on. Thanks for this unique site. Read the book Park Lane South if you haven't already, more RH memories.
Will be seeing Marge Dempsey next weekend, Angie Ianiello this one, and my cousin Vinny Papke in December. HCJ classmates of "50-'59 please write.
Linda

Author: Linda Beyer McHugh - Of Silver Spring, MD.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 29 September 2005.

lived in Richmond Hill from age 3 to 24 (1940-1962).

Author: don grillo - Of fair oaks ranch, texas, usa.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 28 September 2005.

I am looking for any information concerning William Schweit, a former cook for the Triangle Hafbrau. Mr. Schweit past away back in 1976. I never met the man, I he is my biological father, and in result of that matter, I was placed up for foster care in New Jersey. Please e-mail me if you have any information, photo's, etc. e-mail me at "Newfunnybones@yahoo.com". Thank you.

Author: William Henry Poole - Of Manchester, NH, Hillsborough.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 28 September 2005.

HI ALL - I LIVED ONE BLOCK SHORT OF R.H. SO I WAS A WOODHAVENITE. ALL MY CHILDREN WENT TO PS. 66, JHS 210 AND 2 WENT TO RICHMOND HILL S.S. WHILE ONE ATTENDE STUYVESANT.MOVED TO FLORIDA 13 YEARS AGO BUT PASSED BY THE OLD NEIGHBORHOOD VERY RECENTLY. WENT TO SEE P.S.66 WAS AFRAID TO GET OUT OF THE CAR. IT'S SO TRUE, YOU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN.

Author: margie pastorelli - Of brooksville,florida

This entry was recorded on Monday, 26 September 2005.

Marty P & Todd K: read your comments and would be interested in helping on a "reunion" for the class of '64. Turned 55 and am looking forward to retiring next year from U.S. Customs. Judy and I just celebrated our 32nd wedding anniversary. Jusy is now teaching at Our Lady of Hope in Middle Village after 12 years at St. Stan's in Ozone Park. Ryan (26) just married this past July. Living and teaching on Staten Island. Patrick (22) will be graduating St. Francis College in December. Drop a line on this site or e-mail at NIS108@ AOL.com. Mike C

Author: Michael Contino - Of New York, U.S..

This entry was recorded on Monday, 26 September 2005.

Looking for classmates that attended HCJS and graduated in 1966: Andrea Angelo, Philip Antignani, Linda Bond, Susan Burke, Colleen Connors, Ann Coulter, Linda Curley, Annette D'Ambrosio, Marie DeRiso, Maura Finnegan, Paul Finneran, Bernadette Fitzpatrick, Georgette Gallahue, Carol Hess, Raymond Mayr, Robert Melendez, Patricia Miller, Linda Mortimer, Lynn Nassauer, John Ohle, Linda Parrino, Kathleen Prunty, Donald Rainone, Vincent Schellhorn, Joyce Schmitt, and Victoria Villacci.

I have located our other classmates. Please come and join our cyber-reunion.

Author: Kathryn Zabrocki Strode - Of Gilmanton, New Hampshire.

This entry was recorded on Monday, 26 September 2005.

hi, enjoyed my visit to your site while searching for early irish american travellers

Author: rewlyn monaghan - Of dublin, ir.

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 24 September 2005.

To Frank Servidio,
This is Merry Hoell (Gary's sister). Just reading this site and came across your message. How are you? This is my email address, drop me a line.

Author: Meredith DeLorenzo - Of Bellmore, USA.

This entry was recorded on Saturday, 24 September 2005.

Dr. Rodgers - yes, that was the same Joe Chibarro - he was my best friend in grade school... great point guard... toughest guy in the class... always wondered what happened to him...

Author: John Mackin Ade - Of Hilton Head Island, SC

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 22 September 2005.

You mentioned a Joe Chibarro. Did he go on to become a gym teacher? I was an assistant principal at Beach ChannelHS in Rockaway Beach from 73 - 82. Our baseball coach was a Joe Chibarro who had taught at Richmond Hill HS just prior to transferring to us.
I grew up in Rich.Hill also. Lived first at 102-32 127 St from 1942 to 1945, then at 97-19 120 St from 12/45 to 12/62. Graduated from SBLJ in Jan 1955. Played for the Richmond Hill Saxons 1956-1957, graduated from Delehanty HS in June 1958.

Author: Dr. John Rodgers - Of Valley Stream, USA.

This entry was recorded on Thursday, 22 September 2005.

To: Frank Servidio - a lot more happened behind the back of that handball court... do you remember Joe Chibarro, Tommy Longworth, Franie Chibaro, Bob Ade, Andy Carra, Howie Prince, Lou Sarasy, Charlie Angelo, Arman the custodian at the park who sang opera????

Author: John Mackin Ade - Of Hilton head Island, SC, USA.

This entry was recorded on Wednesday, 21 September 2005.

How about going the park on atlantic Ave and 106 St playing handball all summer no mater what the weather was like , then going to Carvels on Atlantic and 108 St and geting a sm cone for 15 cents or a larger one for 25 cents I also went yo Richmond Hill High from 1958- 1962, as those who went will remmber the "Anex" what memories

Author: Frank Servidio - Of Oceanside, Long Island.