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Jack Shea
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Mamaroneck, NY
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I just located the house I grew up in at 86-28 106th Street on
Google Earth and it is gone! It appears to be a vacant lot. Anyone know what happened?
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Eddie Gillen
From:
San Francisco, CA
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Hi I've been reading the
comments on this site for quite some time now as it brings back
many fond memories of the place that I grew up in.
We lived on 111th St. between 111th Ave. & 109th Ave. just a block
away from Aqueduct Racetrack which was actually a farm when we moved
there in 1947. I wonder if anyone can help me with this question.
The intersection of Libery Ave. & 111th St. had a business on each
of the 4 corners, Winthers Icecream Parlor, The Silver Dollar Bar
(later to become Al's Stereo), The Greenwood Bakery and ?????.
I've asked my brother Joe and my sister Joan but none of us can
recall what business occupied that fourth corner. Any old timers
out there who can assist us? Thanks.
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Bob Woods
From:
Valley Stream, NY
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I just heard that the Woodhaven
Lanes is closing soon.
Add this to the demise of the Van Wyck Lanes and there are precious
few bowling establishments remaining in our old neighborhood.
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mary johnson
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long branch, nj
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Hi everyone, Hi Bernard:
That is great how you got in touch with all of your old friends.
I remember all of those people you mentioned. Wow time does sure
fly by. First we were in grammar school and now we are in our 50's
and years away from social security. But I'm glad to hear time has
been good to the people we went to school with. And to you too.
I remember Cappielo had a nice older brother. I can't remember his
name though. I wonder if the picture you have of the class is the
same one I have. It's a class picture (seventh grade) with Sr Rose.
It's the only one I have and I know I took several class pictures
but don't know what happened to the others. Oh yes I do remember
Abe's candy store. Abe was such a nice man and so was his wife Minnie.
I miss the old neighborhood sometimes. But most of Liberty Ave is
all changed now but STAS is still there. As a matter of fact I work
with someone who attends Mass at the church on weekends. I wonder
if the school is still running. So many of the catholic schools
have closed. Have a great day, Mary
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Mike Sharkey
From:
Npt. NY.
E-mail: kyllikkibeach@optonline.net |
If anyone knew Marion or
Barbara Keenan in the Richmond Hill section, please contact me.
Our crowd from ENY has been looking for years for them. We all hung
out together and they have been the only ones from our old gang
who are MIA. Please help. We heard Marion married a guy by the last
name of Kelly.
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Andre M. Frazier
From:
Allentown, PA
E-mail: Tremmersdorf7@yahoo.com |
Just signing in:
We lived on 99th Street and 101st Ave for years, if you remember
the fire that happened we actually were the only house that survived
that.
Anyone out there from the 101st Ave between Woodhaven and 104th
Street. Ready to chat with anyone... I did work at John Quartuccios
Restaurant, woked at Romanelli Recycling and remeber even Queens
Farms Milk that could be purchased in machines, also, Crystals Store.
Anyone wishing to share just write me. Always willing to hear from
the old crew... looking for an old Friend Andrew Wunder who lived
off 101st and around 104th Street, big blonde guy who always rode
a bicycle.
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nancy cataldi
From:
richmond hill
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DON't FORGET!!!!!
PS 56 has their 100th anniversary this Saturday, May 10th at 10-2pm
on 114th street.
please come visit, the historical society will display some of their
memorabilia as well! see ya there! nancy
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Matt Wasilefsky
From:
Phoenix, Az
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Hi Barbara.
I do not think I know you but you did live around the corner from
me. I lived at 124-09 95th Ave. If I remember it correctly your
address was on the little side street across from the factory KayDeks.
I use to play a lot of hand ball and softball at smoky park. The
park is all open now with minimum fencing so the police can drive
right into the park if there are any problems.
The area was great to grow up in and I have a lot of good memories
from those days. I think on your block there was one house with
a lot of property in the front and I remember a big tree with the
house being set back in the property. Remember the LIRR train yard
sounds and noises.
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Bernard Boyle
From:
Allendale, NJ
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To answer your question,
Mary Johnson,
I am pretty sure I was not in Sr Concepta's class. I think she was
the meaner of the two and although I don't remember the nun's name
that I had, she didn't hit as much as the others.
I have been in contact with Robert Jones, smallest guy in the class,
and we had some nice communications. Also Robert Capiello, who the
nuns would have picked as most likely to fail. He is living in California
and has a few successful businesses under his belt, and doing well.
I found my best friend from that time, Sal Pinciotto, and we reminisced
about STAS and how I used to make him laugh in church until the
nun would whack him in the back of the head with her keys. I have
the 7th grade class photo, and if you email me at bmbspirit@cs.com,
I will send it to you.
And since we are really just outside the actual Richmond Hill boundary,
anyone from our neck of the woods should remember Abe's candy store,
Russo's Pizzeria, Ann's candy store, where I went every Sunday with
the quarter that my mother gave me for church. It was exactly enough
for an egg cream and a buttered roll. Dan's Supermarket, Stickball
and football at PS 121, and hanging acrossthe street on Adolph Gallela's
stoop.
I could go on and on, as can most of us from that time and place,
but will save it for the next time.
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Wesley Chapel, Fl
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im looking for any family
information on my grandfather, name is theodore maximilion mertins.
thank you
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JEFF COSTIGAN
From:
Fresh Meadows, Queens, NY
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Hey, have not been to Rich.
Hill in a while.
Jahns is closed, that I know. What is it now, also, what is the
Hofbrau?? They had some very good German food there before they
sold it.
If anyone knows what Jahns is & the Hofbrau, write back & let me
know, appreciate it!! Jeff
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mary johnson
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long branch, nj
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Good Afternoon Everyone.
To Bernard Boyle:
Yes I think we were in the same graduating class together in STAS.
What a small world. Were you in Sr Joseph Concepta's class in 8th
grade or were you in the other 8th grade class? Do you ever hear
from anyone else?
I live in Long Branch on the Jersey shore with my husband and family.
I see you live in NJ too. I like NJ; how about you? Regards, Mary
J
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Paul La Vecchia
From:
Delray Beach, Florida
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To Barry York:
Hi! My name is Paul and I grew up In Richmond HIll 1960-80. If you
want to tour The Hill, Start at Woodhaven Blvd, Go east on Myrtle
Ave. (walking) and you'll walk along The Park until you hit the
Soldier Statue. Keep walking on Myrtle until you hit Lefferts Blvd,
then walk backwards on Jamaica Ave and Lefferts toward 102nd St.
From there you can go up and down all the streets that have the
famous Victorian homes of North Richmond Hill.
Good luck, and enjoy. The park alone is worth the trip. There is
horseback riding in the park also.
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Barbara (Dippel) Wojtko
From: Colorado
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Love visiting this website--it
has brought back many happy memories!
I lived at 94-06 125th St. from 1955 to 1973. Graduated from SBJL
in 1963 and Christ the King in 1967. Spent lots of time at Smokey
Park and remember all the places everyone was so fond of--Jahns,
Salernos, shopping on Liberty Avenue etc.
I'd love to hear from anyone who remembers me!
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Bernard Boyle
From:
Allendale, NJ
E-mail: bernard.boyle1@thomsonreuters.com |
I lived most of my years
in SOP on 109 Ave and 133 St, then 101 Ave and 115 St.
To Mary Johnson nee Micka , I think you were in my class, or at
the very least, one of my siblings at St Teresa's. I graduated in
64, and visit this site once in a while to go back to the old neighborhood
and also to see if I can find people I knew that lived above 120th
St on the St Teresa's side of Liberty Ave.
Through this site and Classmates.com , I have found names like Robert
Jones, Bob Capielo, Sal Pinciotta, Barbara Burke, and others. I
haven't contacted all of them, but hope to in the near future. It
is an amazing neighborhood.
Almost every time I read the guest book, someone brings up a place
or person I had forgotten and the great memories come back again.
I still smile to this day when I remember walking home at 9 O'clock
on a summer evening from a full day of stickball, ringalevio, bottle
caps and other adventures. Down 133 St towards home with my younger
brother Noel, saying hi to neighbors who were sitting on the stoop
to cool off, some with a television on numerous extension cords
that sat at the bottom of the steps. (B & W of course) You can go
home again.
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Patricia Spencer maiden name Teta
From: Hauppauge, NY
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Hi Tom Suttmeier,
I was amazed to see that you also went to PS 53 in Richmond Hill.
We were classmates all those years ago and our teacher was Mrs.
Cornell and we also were the last class to graduate from there before
it was torn down and in its place two family homes were built.
I did email you but then you might check this again so this way
maybe others who went to PS 53 will contact the site.
Richmond Hill was a fabulous place to live in and I still miss it
after nearly 35 years. I lived with my family on Lefferts and 95th
Ave until I married in 1966. Still drive in every now and again
although most of the places I knew no longer exist like Jahns Ice
Cream Parlour and the Hofbrau House on Myrlte and Jamaica Aves.
and Salernos Italian restaurant all clossed what a shame. Hope to
hear from you.
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Barbara Hoffman
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Ozone Park, NY
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To Bob Woods Valley Stream
No, we did not go to OLPH and graduate together. I graduated grammer
school in 1956 and Dominican Commercial in 1959.
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Tom Suttmeier
From:
Sandpoint, Idaho
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Just found this site, wow
what memories.
Went to PS 53 until 1955 when my family moved to New Jersey. Anyone
remember those early days? E-mail me if you were a class-mate. Thanks,
Tom
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Stephen Hellers
From:
Rockland County
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This is a wonderful site
and great to read everyones messages.
I was trying to name all the bars that were on Jamaica Ave between
Lefferts Blvd and Elderts Lane.
Driving down Jamaica Ave now is really depressing, seeing how everything
has changed from what I remembered.
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mary e johnson
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Long Branch, NJ
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I have some more good memories
of growing up in Richmond Hill.
Liberty Ave was a great place. There was Rudy's Candy Store and
Lunchonette around 127th St and Liberty. The place was always filled
with kids from the neighborhood. The big movie theatre on Liberty
around 122nd St. I saw some of the best movies made in the 60's
at that theatre.
I remember twice the grammar school I attended which was St Teresa
Avila on 130th St and 111th Ave. brought the entire school to see
"Lilies of the Field" which starred Sidney Poitier. I believe this
was Sidney's first motion picture and he was an unknown then. He
was a hit in the picture. Another time the school went to see "The
Life of St Francis". Oh we had a good time.
We used to go over to a playground on 125th and I don't know if
it was Atlantic Ave or one of those aves in between. It as a great
place in the summer. We would bring our lunch and then after we
would play on the swings and slides. We could spend about four or
five hours there easily. Great memories!
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Bonnie Miller
From:
Seattle, WA
E-mail: millerbon@worldnet.att.net |
In researching my family
history, it has brought me to Richmond Hill. I hope this is okay
to post my message to this website.
Would anyone have information for Ernest and Margaret Mary (McConnell)
Mertins' family that lived there in 1930's. They had a daughter,
Margaret and a son, Robert. Robert had a daughter, Ruth. If there
are any descendants living, it would be great if you would contact
me.
I'm trying to connect Margaret with my Matthews family. Thank you
for your time. Bonnie
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Mary Jane Mead
From:
Staten Island, New York
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I graduated from Richmond
Hill High School in 1967.
Are any of my former classmates reading this website? Maybe someone
will remember me. I keep looking for familiar names. I lived on
120th Street between Liberty and 103rd Ave. Then we moved just a
few blocks to 103-25 123rd Street. I went to SBJL and then to RHHS.
I can still see Liberty Ave in my mind as it was years ago, with
all the great shops, deli's, movie theatres, and restaurants.
What I wouldn't do to have those days back again.
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Honey Chambers
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Norfolk, VA.
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To Mary Woods!!
We lived directly across Jamaica Ave. from the Fish Restaurant (Steitzs)
on the corner of 113th St. The smell of fish was with us always
but for some reason it never bothered us. The fried fish was delicious
and the french fries, although greasy, were the best!!!
We used to sneak them into the Garden Theater and everyone would
get the smell and wanted some. !!!Wish I Had Some Now!!!
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nancy cataldi
From:
richmond hill
E-mail: nancycataldi@earthlink.net |
For Julius Gambardella:
On Saturday, April 12, 2008, 1:15 PM, Father Catania has agreed
to come up to Maple Grove Cemetery to bless the tree we purchased
for Mr. Gambardella.
We ordered a plaque, and are awaiting it, but do not know if it
will come in time. The plaque people are so backed up. I will be
ordering a floral arrangement to place at the foot of this tree.
It is a one of a kind tree and it is small... but for years it will
honor Julius, who we all loved dearly. It will grow with our love
for him.
It is located near the lake in the center of the cemetery... right
in front of the flagpole on the road below. Juilius was one of our
most hard working board members and so dedicated to our cause. He
is sorely missed. He was a lifetime resident of Richmond Hill.
Please let us know if you can make it, and please pass this on to
people who might want to come. Carl and I have a walking tour at
2:00 PM right afterwards. Rita and her daughter Mary and sons will
be attending. Thanks, Nancy
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Joyce Zakierski Simmons
From: 9 Maple Parkway, Sparta, NJ 07871
E-mail: simmonsjo@yahoo.com |
Joyce Estelle Zakierski is
the SBJL Class of 1962.
Went on to The Mary Louis Academy, Class of 1966 and then Marywood
College, Class of 1970. I was on the 90th anniversary committee,
but am trying to locate any SBJL 1962 grads for a gathering to celebrate
US, who are turning age 60.
Send your name to simmonsjo@yahoo.com or call 973-729-3341. Let's
try to make a reunion happen!
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Mary Woods
From:
Richmond Hill
E-mail: jfredmcred@aol.com |
Does anyone remember the
fish store on Jamaica and 113th Street, where you could buy french
fries wrapped in newpaper?
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Bob Woods
From:
Valley Stream, NY
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I saw Barbara Hoffman's post
and thought we might have attended OLPH together and graduated in
1962.
A store I remember well was Blue's on Liberty Ave and 112th street.
It carried the standard navy trousers with cuffs, of course and
the OLPH clip-on tie that we had to wear.
Our gin mills of choice were O'Neills on 113th street and Al's Stereo
Bar on 111th street on Liberty Avenue. In those days we didn't have
to worry about DWI because we could walk home in minutes. Or stagger
if need be.
Friday nights were reserved for dances at St. Benedicts. Sunday
dances were at Chellis Hall in Jamaica with the Tremoloes. Remember
the roller rink on Metropolitan Ave I think? And remember how bowling
got to be so popular? Americana Lanes, Woodhaven Lanes, Triangle
Lanes just to name a few.
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Tom Frank
From:
Reno, Nevda
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It was great to see some
of the old places. Went to RHHS from 79-80. Lived on 110th st and
103rd ave.
It was a great place to grow up thru-out my teens. Haven't been
back since 86... I wonder if it has changed much.
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Robert Musilli
From:
Scottsdale, Arizona
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I was wondering if anyone
had any memories to share of my mother, Mrs Musilli who was a teacher
at P.S 51 in the 60's and 70's.
She passed away in 1995 and would mean a lot if someone remembered
her
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Barry York
From:
Canberra, Australia
E-mail:
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My wife and two children
(12 and 14 years of age) are visiting New York in May and are interested
in doing the walking tour of Richmond Hill.
Is there a guided tour available? Sorry I couldn't find an email
address on the site so am asking this question via your guest-book.
Regards, Barry
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Janet Steinholtz
From:
Lakewood, CO
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Is Richmond Hill High School
still in use?
I was wondering if they have ever had class reunions. Jan Steinholtz
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Barbara Hoffman
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Ozone Park, NY
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After the ice cream parlours
of our youth, we moved on to other neighborhood establishments such
as: Rainbow Bar & Grill - Jamaica Ave. and O Solo Mio and Gallagher's
on Liberty Ave. Does anyone remember these?
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Paul La Vecchia
From:
Delray Beach, Florida
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To All:
It's amazing that growing up in R.H., my friends and I didn't even
know that R.H. extended that far to the S/E part of Queens. We thought
R.H. was from Woodhaven Blvd to Lefferts Blvd. and Liberty Ave.
to Park Lane South, and of course Forest Park. We all thought that
part was Jamaica, but I guess we were wrong.
Many people grew up in R.H. but didn't know each other, bacause
of boundries. We never went beyond the points I mentioned.
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mary johnson
From:
long branch, nj
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I was just reading some of
the comments about Richmond Hill.
I do remember that nice Memorial Day Parade they had every year
on Liberty Ave. My father, Charles Micka, belonged to the St Teresa's
Catholic War Veterans back then; he marched in that parade a lot
of times.
My father loved Richmond Hill and St Teresa's Church.
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Pamela Ringgold
From:
Hempstead, NY
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I was a student at RHHS back
in the early 80's. I loved the school dearly.
The neighborhood has surely changed. I remember the days of Lipschulz,
Jahn's, Woolworth's, and the good old J train.
I'd love to find my old buddy Scott Trantel. If anyone out there
knows him, write me.
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Shirley Waddell-Whitfield
From: Nichols, SC
E-mail:
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Several months back I accidently
deleted an eMail from someone with some information about Elizabeth
Alwang who lived in RH in the forties and fifties. Elizabeth was
one of several that I "wondered" what had happened to.
Please send me another eMail, whoever you are, and I'll promise
to be more careful. The other one ended up on spam.
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dianne cotrone
From:
long island
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When did Salerno close? Where
did Joe go? Did he open another restaurant.
We loved the food and service at that restaurant. My husband and
I were engaged there February 14, 1977 and we had our son's christening
in the room with the bar in it. There used to be another room to
the left of the main dining room too. Julie was the bartender and
her husband Eddie was the maitredee. I am so sad that they closed.
Is the regular wait staff there. Lou and Joe?
I feel like a chapter of my life has closed; but, great memories
live on. Where is Salerno's owners, where did they go? Another root,
just ripped out from the earth of Richmond Hill. Great memories
great times.
Joe, please contact us if you read this, Dianne and Lou, God Bless
you and your family wherever you are and whatever you are doing.
Thank for the memories.
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mary johnson
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long branch, new jersey
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Happy Easter! I was born
in NYC but raised in Richmond Hill between 1955 and 1968.
I went to St Teresa's parochial school. And I went to John Adams
HS My parents owned a house on 124th St between 107th and 109th
aves. My Mom just passed three months ago and my Dad passed eleven
yrs ago. I remember Jahn's; Jack's toy Store on Liberty Ave; the
5 and 10 cents store where I used to enjoy my root beers. Buster
Brown's shoe store where my parents got my school shoes. Mr and
Mrs Richman owned and operated that store and they were always so
nice. Richmond Hill Savings Bank where I opened my first savings
account when I was 10. So many memories!
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Quirino Maurati
From:
CT
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I went to school here from
1972-1976 I was born in 67.
I had The 2 teachers (i don't remember their names) in kindergarten
I think one was Mrs Brunner, I had Mrs Cardillo in 2nd grade Mrs
Bellia in 3 or 4th. We moved to CT and went to 5th grade before
moving to Italy with my parents.
I remember when they dug a hole and put a huge plastic ball that
we all put notes into for one day thay can dig it up and read them.
Please let me know if anyone out there remembers this!!
I had good friends there such as Jimmy Hodges, Charles Light (who
was my best friend we signed our favorite Kiss albums over to each
other before i moved to CT), Amato Pintucci who looked like Al Pacino
and it was because of the Godfather movie had just come out. Anyway
I have alot of fond memories of the ol'neighborhood.
We lived on 108 lefferts blvd. Playing stick ball in the middle
of the blvd will always be dear to my heart.
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Marty Peshler
From:
Smithtown, NY
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Have not been on this site
for quite some time.
Just looked over the last few months of comments and saw Tom DeMartinos
request for help with 'The Reunion'.
I see Tom frequently. Julie Kreppein -- Julie I played B'Ball at
St. Benny's but played ball with HCJ crew in RHHS schoolyard.
Jim Bosley, I still talk with Anton weekly. I loved playing in those
B'Ball Tournaments at St. Benny's. John Celauro - I graduated St
B'swith Roseann and the last time I saw her was at the Reunion that
I [and Bob Hoffman] organized in 1984.
Roseann - can you believe so much time has passed by. Would you
be interested in helping organize another one. Do you stay in touch
with Nancy Rudolph [My first girlfriend]. Nancy, do you remember
the makeout party at Jean Theis' House or Ann Marie O'Neill or Madeline
Vernice?
I saw Mary Rudolph perez's name, who is Nancy's cousin. Mary I do
see your older brother Jimmy occasionally who married Ed Wallace's
sister. Pat Callahan - I fondly remember all the Callahans, your
Mom was my Mom's Bingo partner, and I occasionally saw Tommy who
I played with and coached in basketball until he moved to Virginia.
Mike Hans - I have not seen you since we visited you in Maine shortly
after the Reunion, one month before my first son was born. How are
you and your family? I also regularly see Al Musto, Bill Kane, Anton
Shipman, and as previously mentioned To DeMartino.
Would love to hear from any or all.
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Susan Bonner
From:
Howard Beach, NY
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Loving the site...
Does anyone know where i can buy the 1970's Woolworth's Shoes that
were so popular when I was at John Adams H.S.? I have looked all
over and found them on the feet of Gretchen in the "Gretchen Project"
but they were not for sale and I have no idea whre she got them.
Please advise??
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andrea grombliniak
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levittown
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to dereck:
p.s. 100 was on lefferts blvd. down by rockaway blvd. it is not
by 101 ave. i just moved from richmond hill 5 years ago. i lived
at 101-55-121 street for 38 years.
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leonard "Luke" hickson
From: las vegas, nv.
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Gayle McClure (maiden name
Fischer), I am try'n to locate Gayle.
We were friends for over 20 yrs. But I lost touch, so if anybody
knows how to reach her please contact me or foward my e-mail address
to her. Thank You.
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Peggy Tinghitella
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Deerfield Bch., Fl.
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I lived on 130th st. and
111th Ave. was born there in 1946 till my family moved to Plainview
L.I. in 1954...
Abe's gave me a big smile and St. Theresa's brings back many fond
memories... There was a family on our block that had about ten children
there last name was Mustgrove...
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Daniel S. Masessa
From:
Maine
E-mail: msgmasessa@yahoo.com |
Lived in Richmond Hill (123rd
St and Atlantic Ave) and South Ozone Park (125 St and 111 Ave).
Graduated SBJL in 1972. Went to John Adams HS for one year then
Thomas Edison VoTec graduating in 1976. Spent a lot of time running
around Richgmond Hill when I was growing up. There are so many places
I read about here that bring back lots of good memories. It was
a great place back then. Have lived in Maine about 20 years now.
You have a great site here. Keep up the good work.
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Mary Johnson
From:
New Jersey
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My parents owned a house
on 124th St between 107th and 109th Aves.
I remember all the stores along Liberty Ave. Moshman's for school
clothes, Buster Browns for shoes, the movie theatre, Jack's toy
store, the 5 & 10 store (Kresge's). What nice memories!
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Edi Beckler Goldberg
From:
South Florida
E-mail: lv2trvlny@aol.com |
Hi.I am an avid reader of
this site. It has brought back so many wonderful memories.
I attended P.S. 55 and had the following teachers: KGN) Mrs. Olman-Wiltsey,
1st) Mrs. Gergen, 2nd) Mrs. Gergen, 3rd) Mrs. Sylvia Weiss, 4th)
Mrs. Margaret Newell, 5th) Miss Joan Eagle, 6th) Mrs. Margaret Newell.
I think I had the same teacher for both 1st and 2nd grades. Someone
can refresh my memory. If anyone out there was in my classes, I
would love to reconnect. I continued getting a good education at
P.S. 121. I had my first male teacher in 7th grade. He was Mr. Anthony
Locurto. I attended my first wake, when his mom died. Mrs. O 'Reilly
was my 8th grade teacher. I had several different teachers for major
academic subjects, but I do not recall many of them other than the
Music teacher, Mrs. Veitenheimer.
I also attended Richmond Hill High school, where I spent some of
the happiest and best years of my life, graduating in 1965. In the
past, I helped to make our 30th and 40th reunions, which were great.
If I am lucky enough to be here, I will coordinate a 50th reunion
too. I feel that I received, a stellar education in the neighborhood
schools, and it influenced me to become a N.Y.C. teacher myself,
in order to "give back" or "pay forward" what I had experienced
in those fine. Public Schools.
Currently, I am happily retired, and enjoying a pleasant lifestyle
in Florida.
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Denise Destefano
From:
St. James, Long Island
E-mail:
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To Lynn Becker: Do I remember
the Beckers?
I've never forgotten you. My brothers & I talk about all the times
we shared. Our kids who are all adults now even remember going in
your pool. They still refer to your Mom as Aunt Dotty. Would love
to get together if possible.
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Schoolyard Guy
From:
USA
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Lived in RH from '55 to 1986
then married and moved to Long Island.
I return often to pass through the old neighborhood for some great
memories. We hung out at PS 66... lots of games there from hoops
to handball to stickball to punchball to rig-o-levio. I hope you
bring your children back to help them appreciate where and how you
grew-up. The best thing about those times is that we played and
organized ourselves without adults. Adults, yes adults have ruined
youth sports now... days gone by will never be repeated. It would
be nice if this site could post photos from people who send in photos
from the past in Richmond Hill.
A few more memories... the knife sharpening man, pie and vegetable
man, fuller brush man, the whip, Joe the ice cream man, Mr. Softee,
Pennsie Pinkies and Spaldeens, Jasons toy store, Lewis of Woddhaven,
Schlassers, Lipshutz stationary, Maries candy store, Little Brown
Jug, Schweeties, Roberts toy store, Villa Grande, Rack-Em Up Billiards,
Davies candy store, Wesslings, Rusells barber shop, The Flame diner,
Harry Kahns, Miller Bros. Bohack, Lous candy store... there should
be a movie made about these times.
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Les Gold
From:
Cape Canaveral, Florida
E-mail:
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I was a science teacher
at the school from 1972-1975.
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Francine Fazio
From:
Ozone Park, NY
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I work around the corner
from Jahns Ice Cream Parlor, which you all know is now closed.
It is now a restaurant called Montezuma; and Salerno is also closed
and reopened under a new name called "NEW Salerno" owned by Guyanese.
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Dereck Vega
From:
Brooklyn, NY
E-mail: derreckvega@aol.com |
I was born in 1974 and my
parents purchased a home in November 1979. I lived at 107-42 116th
Street.
It was a wonderful neighborhood to grow up in. My next door neighbor
became like family and she was my sitter as well while my parents
were at work.
I went to P.S. 100 on 101st avenue and my 1st grade teachers name
was Elsa Drettler, 2nd grade teacher: Barbara Gardner, 3rd grade,
Mrs. O'Neil (who leter left due to her pregnancy) 4th grade: Eileen
Bishop, 5th grade: Susan Steiger-Abrams, 6th grade: Ann Keener.
I hope to hear from anyone who grew up in the same area or from
anyone I went to school with. Feel free to email me.
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Paul La Vecchia
From:
Delray Beach, Florida
E-mail:
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To: Barbara Hoffman:
I visited Gebhards Bakery on 111th and Jam. Ave. 2005. It was a
total disaster. Giant holes in the walls behind the baked goods.
These were gaping holes that looked like hand grenades were tossed
at them. My wife and I beat it for the door in 1 minute. I doubt
they have repaired this mess since then. It's amazing they were
selling pastries and cakes.
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Carl Kratzer
From:
Europe
E-mail: carl_kratzer@yahoo.com |
Wow, reading this website
really brings on the nostalgia.
I grew up in a standard Richmond Hill house (party driveway and
tiny backyard) at 104-31 114th Street (between Liberty and 107).
I went to Kindergarden (Mrs. Robarge) and then to OLPH from 1974
until 1982. In 1992 a class reunion was organised and it was then
that I realised what a great time I had throughout my early years
(although at the time it didn't always seem so). Here were some
of my teachers:
1st Grade: Mrs. Brunner - she loved to discipline by pulling hair.
2nd Grade: Mrs. Fostel - All the guys had a crush on her.
3rd Grade: Mrs. Criscola - None of the guys had a crush on her.
4th Grade: Ms. Rando - My mom told me that she was friends with
her mom long after I graduated.
5th Grade: Mrs. Ferraro - Nice lady
6th Grade: Sister Jane Carmel - There was a contest to see who could
piss her off the most.
7th Grade: Miss Buscemi: Very serious, but cool.
8th Grade: Mrs. Abrusci: Once she had a soar throat and threw up
the question "Does anybody have anything that I could suck on?"
In retrospect, those were great years. Afterwhich I went to Molloy/Adams/Farmingdale
Tech and finally Baruch College.
Going back is always a strange experience. I really miss J & J bagels
(and the girls who used to work there) and going to the cinema on
114th street and Liberty. Or going to a tremendous party at Forest
Park as a teenager or going to 116th street and Rockaway beach.
If there is anyone out there from the old neighborhood or OLPH,
I would be happy to hear from you. I miss all of you guys and hope
that life is going well for you. Best Regards, Carl
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Barbara Hoffman
From:
Ozone Park, NY
E-mail: sparkleaplenti@aol.com |
To Rick Harrison from Florida:
The name of the bakery on Jamaica Ave. & 111th Street was Gebhard's
and it was the best!!!!!
To Jessica Marlowe - Nashua, NH:
A very dear friend of mine grew up in Richmond Hill at the same
time as you and now lives in Merrimack, NH. I told her about your
listing and she is going to try to look you up. Do you have an email?
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Mark Berman
From:
Connecticut
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This is a wonderful web site
that has brought back many fond memories.
I lived in Richmond Hill at 103-27 115th Street from the day I was
born in 1950 until we moved to Miami in 1960. It was truly a wonderful
place to grow up.
I saw someone's comments about Liberty Avenue at Christmas and I
remember it in exactly the same way. I was a kindergarten student
at PS 62 on the day it opened in September 1955, and I will always
remember the excitement of attending a brand new school. My favorite
teacher was Mrs. Sweeney in second grade, and I still have all my
class pictures.
I remember with fondness all the things others have mentioned in
their notes -- especially Jahn's. I also remember taking the "el"
and marching with my Cub Scout troop in the Memorial Day parade
on Liberty Avenue. At Lefferts Blvd. and Liberty Avenue there was
Karp's ice cream parlor, one of my favorites. But for those of you
old enough to remember, we also had several candy stores where you
could get an ice cream cone for 10 cents and sprinkles for a penny
more. On Saturdays my sisters and I used to go to the Lefferts and
the Casino movie theaters, and if I'm not mistaken, a ticket was
25 cents for two movies and lots of cartoons. There was always a
"matron" in a white uniform on duty enforcing the rules and shining
a flashlight in your face if you had your feet on the seat in front
of you. My father would often take us on the bus to Jamaica to the
Loew's Valencia, which was an original movie palace. That's where
we saw The Ten Commandments in 1958 or thereabouts. But the biggest
treat of all was seeing the Three Stooges live at the Crossbay Theater
on Liberty Avenue and Crossbay Blvd. in the late 50s.
I loved spending time visiting the parakeets and gold fish in Woolworths,
playing stickball with my friends right in front of the Richmond
Hill Savings Bank on 115th Street and spending hot summer days at
Rockaway Beach -- 35th Street. Our street was teeming with kids
as one of the other people noted, and we spent many hot summer nights
playing in the street while our parents sat on the stoop. All the
girls played Chinese jump rope and all the boys played ball. And
everyone on our street had a hoola hoop, a yo-yo, and a slinky.
I could go on and on -- about the block parties, the grape vines
in our neighbors' backyards, the sight of tomato plants in the garden,
big plastic backyard pools, friendly neighbors, roller skates with
metal clamps tightened with a skate key, learning how to ride a
bike and streets lined with maple trees.
Thanks for the memories!
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Rick Harrison
From:
Florida
E-mail: harrra@comcast.net |
I lived in Rockaway in the
60's and early 70's and went to St. Francis De Sales and my family
moved to 108 ST 91 Ave.
What I remember, one of the best pizza's was Steve Pizza on 111
St next to the Billiard Hall where Fast Eddie would hang out. I
went to RHHS per say but instead of graduating I enlisted in the
Navy in 1977. I tried to go to Richmond Hill, when my wife went
to Jersey last time in 2003. I seem to remember the J train does
not run fully on Jamaica Ave by the hospital.
My father was born in his home in Kew Gardens 130 St by the TNT
or Tiny Nut Tavern Bar. Does any one remember the bakery on 111
St on Jamaica Ave. But most of all was the people, the block party
and your neighbors. Life was good.
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Arthur Searby
From:
Carolina Shores, NC
E-mail:
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I came across your Web site
by accident (looking for information about the electric trucks Krug's
Bakery operated in the 1930s).
I was born at home in Richmond Hill in 1923.
I recently went to Google Earth and noted that a Norway maple my
father and I planted in 1935 in front of our house is one of the
very few left on 112th St.
I've enjoyed reading many of the comments others have left on your
Web page. I attended PS 51 (K-6), PS 90 (7-8), RHHS Annex PS 56
in my freshman yr., back to PS 90 as sophomore and the last two
years in "the Main". I graduated in Jan. 1941.
Of course, all references to the Jahn's, RKO Keith, and the Garden
Theatre, where I worked as an usher for $7 a week one summer, brought
back some wonderful memories. My father was a mounted policeman
in the 102nd Precinct which is next to PS 51.
I'd be happy to hear from old friends out there or anyone who has
questions regarding life back then. I still have my copy of the
Archway yearbook and perhaps can scan and e-mail copies of photos
(maybe of grandparents) to anyone who would like them.
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Steve Gaherty
From:
Huntington
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Many great memories -
I worked at Jahns in Herricks for 3 years 1964-1966. Learned to
wash dishes, cook and scoop tons of ice cream. Still one of the
best organized and efficient places I ever worked.
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Tom Panelas
From:
Chicago, Illinois
E-mail:
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I certainly didn't mean to
offend anyone with the caption of the RHHS photo, but I've gone
and changed it all the same:
http://picasaweb.google.com/tpanelas/RichHill
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Chris Glasser
From:
Corinth, TX.
E-mail: glasschr7@aol.com |
In response to Darshan Chickery's
post on March 4,'08. I'd like to diffuse any misinterpretation.
Mr. Panelas did a wonderful job providing an updated view of Richmond
Hill. As for his description of one photo, it is all relative to
what you remember. R.H.H.S. was overcrowded when I graduated in
1978. We had fence lining the stairwell from top to bottom as well
as a fenced in schoolyard. The roof was even fenced in. That was
in 1978. Now it is even more crammed today.
There is no doubt in my mind that Mr.Panelas meant no disrespect
to victims of concentration camps. He was simply making an innocent
reference.
I respectfully hope you will understand.
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Melliza Taipe
From:
San Diego, CA
E-mail: mels.mt@gmail.com |
This is amazing!! So much
I didn't know!!
Does anyone remember Mr. Gilliam and/or know his where abouts? He
was the best track coach!!
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Jessica Marlowe
From:
Nashua, NH
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I grew up in Richmond Hill
(near Lefferts and 85th Ave.) during the 1950-60's.
My family moved to Boston Mass. when I was a young girl and I always
missed the neighborhood. However, visiting this website has not
only preserved Richmond Hill but my memories as well. Thank You!!
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Darshan Chickery
From:
Richmond Hill, NY
E-mail:
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I love everything about this
site, but do not care for Tom Panelas' statement/caption on the
ninth picture of the slideshow he has posted at http://picasaweb.google.com/tpanelas/RichHill
I am elated that so many past and current residents have such fond
memories of Richmond Hill. Resident since 1993
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Paul La Vecchia
From:
Delray Beach, Florida
E-mail:
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To Jeff Costigan:
I can't beleive you lived on 108th St 1 block from the park. Did
you know Jackie Maple and his famous bulldog, or Tommy Bernhardt
(he lived 2 blocks from the park? I lived between Jam Ave. and 86th
Ave. What years did you live there? Yes, Jahn's is closed. Bill's
candy store on Jam. Ave. closed many years ago, I knew his family
very well, they were the greatest people.
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Teresa Tait
From:
Spokane, Washington
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What a goldmine of memories!
I feel ike I hit the jackpot!
I was just googlein' Richmond Hill thinking maybe there would be
some info on my "old" neighborhood, and to my amazement I found
this "motherlode" of memories.
Many thanks to all for this website and to the countless others
for sharing their personal memories of Richmond Hill.
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Jeff Costigan
From:
Fresh Meadows
E-mail: LILWEWE@msn.com |
Hey, heard Jahn's closed??
When, what year??
Used to go there once in a while with my wife, order one of their
bacon burgers then 2 scoops of ice cream with peanut butter sauce.
Drove by Jahns about 2 weeks ago, still has the green awning up.
Is it bought yet?? What a shame!!! No more Jahns, or Bills Candy
store on Jamaica Ave. Well, Bills has not been there for years.
Wonder what happened to Bill??
I grew up in Richmond Hill, lived on 108 St, about 1 block from
Forest Park. Went to PS 90, JHS 210 then RHHS. Had some great times
growing up in Rich Hill. Went there about 2 weeks ago, many stores
on Jam. Ave are new, none I remember. Was thinking about the stores
then, Connies Pizza, McGoverns Bar, Wilsons Hobby, and others.
I live in Fresh Meadows now, right near Flushing. Been Married almost
12 years, no Kids but 3 Cats. The neighborhood has changed a lot,
but will still be the Hill to me.
Anyone who remembers me, drop me a line. Would be good to hear from
ya. See Ya, Jeff Costigan
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Arleen Kent
From:
Cypress, California
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I graduated from Richmond
Hill High School in 1958.
I remember going to Loew Theatre on Jamaica Avenue. I remember Columbia
Savings Bank on Woodhaven Blvd. Riding the bus for 25 cents. Going
to Behrens Ice Cream Parlor and Jahn's for the "kitchen sink".
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Ray Acevedo
From:
California
E-mail: Buttarays@yahoo.com |
My ggGrandfather was with
company k 114th Regiment PA.
I was just wondering if there was any historical facts or photos
of him or of his company.
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Carol Green
From:
North Carolina
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Response to John Romanovich
of Jan. 13, 2008:
Welcome back to the east coast, guess things didn't go so well in
Illinois, good luck with your new endeavors.
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Daniel Murphy
From:
Yonkers, NY
E-mail: loridan@optonline.net |
I remember PS 51 very well.
We lived on the corner of 89th Ave and 118 St. The old section of
the school, on 118th St, with the bell tower, was still standing
when I started 1st grade (1934). Mrs Belz was principal; Miss Noone
taught 1st; Miss Thorpe 2nd; Miss Rolker 4th and Miss Sielinsky
6th. There were four classrooms in the old building down a flight
of steps from the main building. The walls between them could be
folded back to make a large area used for assemblies.
When they took down the old building (about 1936 or 37) the bell
was mounted on a concrete pedestal at the north side of the building
on 118th street. It was there for many years.
Some of the kids in my 6th grade class did a large mural on paper
of the characters from Disney's Snow White. It was displayed on
the wall of the first floor for years. Does anyone remember it?
The school only went up to 6th grade, so then I transferred to Holy
Child.
In the winter, when there was snow on the ground, the mounted police
would bring the horses down the street to play in the snow in front
of our house. Every afternoon at 4, Troop K would parade down 118th
street on the way to their patrols. I'd watch from our front porch.
I remember when they opened the first supermarket (A&P) on Jamaica
Ave. I loved watching the freight trains cross the bridge over 89th
Ave, and the switch engines chugging around the yard on Lefferts.
Richmond Hill was a great place to grow up, and I still have many
happy memories.
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robert stolz
From:
riverhead ny
E-mail: idotwo@optonline.net |
I don't remember the names
of the guys who said they delivered the Long Island Press but I
was one of the drivers for Brodsky News who delivered the Press
to the local offices from 1960 to 1977 when it shut down.
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Paul La Vecchia
From:
Delray Beach, Florida
E-mail:
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Just to say my wife and I
will be revisiting my beloved R.H. somewhere between March 5-17.
Probably March 6-7.
I will give an honest evaluation of the area and post it here on
this wonderful website. I know of the decay that's hit some of the
area, but mostly I'll be looking for any upgrades.
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Doris Gurin, nee Singer
From: 88-10 32nd Ave. (1942-1959)
E-mail: muffmax@aol.com |
An announcement from a June,
1946 alumna of Richmond Hill H.S. to her fellow graduates:
How are you? I'm doing just fine. Parents of three daughters and
grandparents of 11 grandchildren, my husband and I celebrated our
55th wedding anniversary this past January.
We're going strong and hope you are, too! Doris Singer
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Ruth Liebold
From:
Virginia Beach Va.
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Just found this site! Walk
down memory lane.
Attended P.S. 90 and graduated Richmond Hill High in 1960. Grew
up on 91st Ave. between 104th and 107th Streets.
Have lost touch with all things Richmond Hill until now. 50th high
school reunion coming up.
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Jim Tompkins JT
From:
OTR USA
E-mail: jimihushandthesecret@yahoo.com |
Richmond Hill, those were
the days.
I grew up on 120th + 97 ave, went to ps 55, rhhs. guitar player.
hung out on 118, the dome at forest park, circus bar.
Life in the neighborhood was an experience. wonder what became of
the friends from my youth... i sit and think of names... hundreds
of memories, smiles, tears, hopes, dreams.
internet has made it possible for me to reconnect with a few, an
incredible thing indeed. should you stumble upon this and remember
me, why not drop me a hello.
if i owe you money... forgetabout it. if i owe you a hug... a thank
you, a smile, a nod, a wink, or a drink, feel free to let me know.
JimiT JT
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Art Bornschein
From:
Williamsburg, Va.
E-mail:
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You guys have to read Tom
Panella's web-page and the photos of RHHS and RH.
He also sent me an article, or rather he has it on his page, from
the NY Times about the situation at that school. (English as a second
language???)
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Bridget De Gruccio
From:
Las Vegas, NV
E-mail: Wedgewop@aol.com |
I lived next to PS 51 on
117th street. Anyone remember that school?
Remember Tip Top Market? Smileys Toy store?, Schlors Deli (not sure
with the spelling) The candy store on the corner of 117th street
& Jamaica Ave. How about "The Stand" on Lefferts blvd & Jamaica
Ave? Remember the grand opening of "Food Fair"? The railroad tracks
behind that store? How about the 102 police station, they had horses!
I went to PS 51 in the early 60's, (lived next door, but was still
always late) Mrs. Bells was the principal, Miss Omera was kindergarten
teacher. Bussed to Glendale JH 119 in Glendale, then graduated RHHS,
1971. Moved to Las Vegas with my parents in 1977.
I have a LOT of memories to share, people I wonder about. Feel free
to Email me.
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Pascal Phillip Matthew
From: Now in Trinidad
E-mail:
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My name is Pascal Phillip
Matthew.
I went to PS121 from 1990 till 8th grade. Then to JHS226. FINALLY
John Adams from 97 till December 99. I then moved back to Trinidad
and Tobago. I remember being in the G complex in Junior High. Which
by the way where the best years of my life.
John Adams High was great as well. Mr.Kaufman was the best Bio teacher
ever; everyone was gauaranteed 90's. Anyone who remembers me fell
free to email me.
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Bob Woods
From:
Valley Stream, NY
E-mail:
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If anyone hears of an OLPH
reunion please post a notice on this board.
I for one would definitely go and many of my friends who attended
would also. I graduated in 1962 and I went to a reunion about five
years ago. They had tables in the auditorium with class years so
it was easy to find my former classmates.
We had the time of our lives at this event so I recommend it to
all. Thanks, Bob
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Margaret ( Boyce) Hoffman
From: Bradenton, FL
E-mail:
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Hi, Enjoy this site very
much.
Grew up all over Richmond Hill, Woodhaven & Kew Gardens. Went to
PS 43 (Rockaway 110th ST) PS 51 w smelly horses next door, F Troop
Police stables, loved the Maypole we used to do. Then PS 90 loved
Teddy's for walkaway sunday, also deli had best sandwiches, always
got a tuna hero on Fridays !!! Then RHHS, remember the Fish Store
on 115th an Jamaica Ave, had a dead turtle with a ciggarette in
his mouth in the front window for years and the best french fries
on Fridays!!!! Also the Florist with the corsages for your bithday
with dog bones and sugar cubes for your sweet sixteen?
Also remember seating on hot sidewalk in line in summer to go swimming
at RHHS pool it was fun, boy did that pool stink of chorlrine it
was smokie there with so many fumes ha ha!!!
Used to hitchhike on Woodhaven Blvd with friends to go to beach,
had to chip in to give driver 10 cents for toll. Hung out at Richie's
candy store on Woohaven Blvd when young they used to let you charge
sodas and stuff and pay on Fridays.
Worked at Jahns for awile, was sorry to hear it closed. Always wondered
what happened to friends from 91st ave. and 115th St. Pamela Wegman
and Karen Salerno had alot of fun with them.
Looking forward to reunion Class of 68 RHHS just have to lose 30lbs
by then ha ha !!!!! Great memories
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nancy gratta
From:
richmond hill
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Sorry I didn't make myself
clear about Our Lady of the Cenacle. It is the school that is closing.
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Paul La Vecchia
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Delray Beach, Florida
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To Bob Woods:
Cypress pool was on the corner of Hemlock St. and Crescent St in
Brooklyn across the street from the cemetery, about 1/2 mile west
of the K. Lane. My Aunt and Uncle lived down the block on Hemlock
St. for 45 years.
Anyway, it was a great pool. For I believe at the time 50 cents
got you in and 1.00-1.25 got you a locker w/key.
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Tom Panelas
From:
Chicago, Illinois
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During the holidays I made
a quick trip back to New York and spent part of one day strolling
through Richmond Hill.
For those of you who haven't been back to the old neighborhood for
awhile, here's some of what I saw:
http://picasaweb.google.com/tpanelas/RichHill
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nancy gratta
From:
richmond hill
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I am very sad to say that
Our Lady of the Cenacle is closing.
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Paul La Vecchia
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Delray Beach, Florida
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To: Chris Glasser.
I lived on 108 st 86th ave. You had to take a bus to Kew Gardens
train station jump on the E or F and then maybe 30 min train ride
(the Bus was a least 20 min) rode it hundreds of times.
Yes, if you boarded the train in K.G. a 1/2 hr was possible. Plus,
their were rich people prior to my "landing" in 1960.
Great conversation thanks for your imput.
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Joseph Falco
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bayshore ny, formally 107-61 lefferts blvd
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Hi to all, I have spent the
last year trying to round up old classmates from my class of 85'
from Our Lady of Perpetual Help.
The search escalated and we now have contact with over 125 alumni
from 80-89'. There is a big OLPH 80's reunion being planned by an
86' graduate. It is scheduled for this June 08'.
Please if you are an 80's grad of OLPH and would like to get in
touch with others from school please email me with OLPH REUNION
as your description as i dont open emails from those i dont know.
I lived in Richmond Hill from 1972-86 (ages 1-15). i went to ps100
from 77-82, olph 82-85, and 1 year at archbishop molloy before moving
with my parents to long island.
I am also the nephew of "the Doschers" Jimmy, Jeannie, Joe, Virginia,
Eileen, and the oldest my mother Sharon. they attended ps100, 226,
and john adams during the 70's. My grandfather Jim sr, used to frequent
a bar on liberty between 121st and 122nd? he belonged to a drinking
team with a fishing habit. The owner of the bar would give my grandpa
all the old 45's from the jukebox.
If any of these people ring a bell shoot me an email. Also looking
for Jesse Shoan and Jeffery Sanford maybe ill find them someday!
thanks again, joe
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Bob Woods
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Valley Stream, NY
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The comment made about the
Astoria pool didn't click with me.
I do remember the Cypress Pool on Jamaica Avenue across from Franklin
K. Lane high school. I also recall being taken to the indoor pool
at John Adams high school on summer days by the counselors at PS
100. They would form us up and march us over to John Adams and for
10 cents we could swim for an hour.
Of course the best place to swim was the Atlantic Ocean.
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cynthia fox roswick
From:
colorado springs,co.
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Hi, I want to correct my
email address in case someone wants to email me. Thanks again, Cynthia
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dina beaumont
From:
antioch tn
E-mail: dinamark1@aol.com |
hi. this website is the best.
i grew up in richmond hill and just recently moved out. what memories.
i started out on 118 st. and atlantic ave up the block from sbjl.
does anyone recall the big fire on 117st. carol weissman died and
her 3 kids. i hung out with cecilia colangelo, m ariellen elmore
ect... those were the good times. going to liberty ave shopping
to woolworths, john bargain store, karps, eldee appliance, mayfair,
kreskie, tom mccann and national shoe store. going to the casino
to see saturday night fever and the lefferts theater.
went to p.s 62. we had such great times. life was so easy back then.
playin johnny on the ponny, watching the boys play stick ball, dodge
ball, ring o levio. we played hop scotch, chinese jump rope, footsie,
knockers. if you can remember. i also remember going to gertz in
jamaica at christmas time to see the enchanted village and going
to may's to buy me and my sister's maxi and middy coats. you were
cool if you had one and let's not forget pro keds and skates with
the key around your neck.
also i just heard about the closing of jahn's. we always went there
for our birthday (the kitchen sink) with our friends. and play the
nicklelodean music in the old jukebox. i miss those times and love
remembering those days. they always make me smile. as they say in
the carpenters song "yesterday once more" we had awesome music also.
i could go on forever.
does anyone remember the woolworth shoes that were a big craze in
the 70's. i think they called them granny shoes. they came in red,
blue, nuetral and paisley. opened toe, sling back. very comfortable
to walk in. i like to look for vintage things on ebay and i need
to know their exact name. for christmas one year i sneaked around
and found out one thing that my sisters and friends liked when they
were young. then i did some research on ebay and found each item
and each in original package and got it for them. also vintage wrapping
paper. it was costly but the look on their faces was worth every
penny. we also had the most memorable christmas's. we believed in
it.
thanks for letting me share memories with all of you.
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Arthur Bornschein
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Williamsburg, Va.
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Born in 1944 lived in R.H.
'til 1972.
Moved to Sayville, LI. (out on the "Iland") moved to Monterey, Calif.
1996 and then to Wmsbg., Va. in 2001. All of the messages bring
back memories. From 112 St. to 125 St. and 101 Ave.
Keep in touch. So many places and people to touch base with.
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Shirley Waddell- Whitfield
From: Marion, SC
E-mail:
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I was just going over the
list of spam that appeared on my computer when I noticed one that
said re: Elizabeth Alwang.
Since Elizabeth (Dizzy Lizzy) was one of the old classmates that
I had listed in my "what ever happened to" entry in the guestbook
I was very disappointed when the whole list disappeared. I am not
a computer whiz by any means and cannot retrieve it.
Whoever sent it please try again and I promise that I will be very
careful not to delete it.
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Bill Marz
From:
Brevard, North Carolina
E-mail:
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I grew up on 110 st. between
101 Ave and 95th Ave.
Played stick ball in the st. almost every day. Recognized names
of Donald Crispi and Chris Suriano - corner house @ 95th Ave at
the circle.
Hung out at the diner on Atlantic Ave. & ll2 St. Ronnie, Roy, Rod,
Charlie, Chris, Bob and the Pig. Great times, great neighborhood.
Hello to all.
Anyone who knows me please contact on email.
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Chris Glasser
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Corinth, TX.
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In reference to Mr. LaVecchias
comment on 01/22/08,
Richmond Hill is only approximately 12-15 miles from Manhattan (depending
on what section of R.H.) according to a popular map search site.
While maybe under extremely favorable traffic conditions the trip
could be done within 20 minutes, I believe the normal average would
be more.
As far as being a "getaway place for the rich" I believe that may
have been true in its earliest days. That was long before most us
that frequent this site were around.
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cynthia fox
From:
colorado springs, co.
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WOW... I was websurfing to
see if I could find anything about the fire in 1950's at the Ideal
Toy Co. on Jamaica Ave. and my eye caught this website.
Talk about a walk down memory lane. What fun to read all your letters.
I grew uo in Jamaica but remember a few of the students who attended
Van Wyck Jr. H.S. were from Richmond Hill.
Does anyone remember taking the El to the Astoria Pool? How about
the dances at the Y on Parsons Blvd or the dances at the Catholic
Church around the corner? Ronnie S |
