Brooklyn Back When - Open Thread

pinto

YOU MADE ME DO IT....HE MADE ME DO IT......I WAS JUST ANSWERING A QUESTION......THANKS PAL.....I'LL GET YOU

pinto

OK GOT TO GO ...I JUST GOT A PHONE CALL....HOPE TO BE BACK LATER
***I LOVE ALL OF YOU GOOD PEOPLE*****PEACE & LOVE***JOE P

francesca

For Pinto ... 1957 and still 'almost running'

Here's your Ford.....




NOTE:
I edited and shrunk to "tiny" 100 x something.... and hit 'apply/save'

If it turns out big, sorry.

guzzo here

Subject: loretta falcone on Festina

Loretta Falcone (Napoli) wrote: Good Morning Bloggers - I guess that I am one of those reader's who hasn't written much, I only heard about the site after the reunion. I posted a few notes but I think Susie is right, after a while there is a shyness factor that kicks in; that and the fact that the pictures and stuff are way intimidating...I am so not computer literate.
Anyway, I always enjoy peaking in. I guess that I am a few years younger than some of you, I went to St. John's with Karen Dritto, Maria Costaldo & Festina Guzzo.
I do have a clear memory of playing at Festina's house one day, I must have been about 8 or 9. Festina complained of a headache and she told her grandmother, who said a prayer & touched her forehead (sign of the cross, maybe) to ward of the mal' occhio. Boy was I impressed! It's funny how certain memories come back to you.

Another memory I have is of the 9th street YMCA dances. Seeing Joey Pinto's posts reminded me. I remember his band palying there and another, I think, that had Joey Orlando playing in it. Lots of fun, romantic drama and, of course, the drink of the day, Bali Hai!

Patsy - when I read your posts, I can hear your voice as clear as a bell.

Anthony - thanks for Joanann's phone number - she made it to my Mom's party...it was really great to see her.

Well, have a great day guys! Loretta

oh my God Loretta - you don't know how much I was thinking of you, and here you are! I just popped in to say hi to everyone.

Yes, yes, yes!!! I remember grandma doing that for me. Gram did it for many! Do you remember how much she had to yawn thru it?

I hope you are well. Was it 6th ave, or 7th ave you lived on?

festina xxoo

judy giordano banjany

Hi Anthony Morro - Thank you for all the kind words. Its nice to have you on here. (Anthony is my husband's first cousin) .

Hi #1 Anthony my bud - How are you? Love your new picture...

Busy at work today, will peek in later.

anthony umbria

HI FRANNY IS THAT PHOTO OFF YOUR PHOTOBUCKET
IF SO TELL ME AND ILL TELL YOU HOW TO EDIT IT BETTER
ILL SEND IT E-MAIL OK

t-bone51

UMBRI,
I REMEMBER AS A KID UMBRIA AND D'AMBRIA BOYS AND I THINK I SAID THIS BEFORE....WERE TWO HANDSOME GUYS FROM THE NEIGHBORHOOD. I ALWAYS REMEMBER THAT BUT I DONT REMEMBER IF D AMBRIA WAS THAT FRIENDLY. CANT REMEMBER...
NOW STILL HANDSOME MR UMBRIA, GRAY MUSTACHE GRAY HAIR VERY DISTINGUISHED LOOKING......LOVE YA PAL TBONE LOL
I HAVE SO MUCH TO READ FRO THIS MORNING. PLEASE U GUYS THIS REALLY IS ALOT TO READ. OTTA GO READ NOW PREVIOUS PAGES.

anonymous

Suzie, Have not been on site for a while.Thank you for your thoughts. Doing well! al the boys coming home for christmas it should be very exciting in all there is 12 of us . Difficult for most now. Don't forget me !

Thank you to all for your kind words.

Best Regards,
Steve

t-bone51

JUST READING BACK
Suzie,
U want to hear the echo of Ms. loggamssina playing her organ???
LORRETTA,
My mom was friends with your Mom Wanda. Margie Angelo. K remember your name. I am 57, michele is 54, carl i 51 and lori jean the baby is 45.

t-bone51

NOW Suzie that disco video i thought i saw your brother in law Michael and my sister Lori in there dancing.
Do u know at Lori's 40th they danced disco like u would not believe. I think they were the king and queen of disco in park slope/south brooklyn. lol
I really could not believe how great they danced it was fantastic.

t-bone51

STEVE,
Your entire family are in our prayers ...HANG IN THERE AND ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN U. NILDA FROM THE SLOPE TOLD ME SHE IS STILL PRAYING FOR YOUR WIFE AND U.. Love Terry Angelo Sherman

t-bone51

JANET,
I AM IN THE SAME BOAT THE TREE IS UP WITH THE LIGHTS AND I STILL DID NOT DECORATE IT. GOOD JOB ON THE ELF PROJECT.
I AM LOVING ALL THE ELF FAMILIES.. GERI'S WAS CUTE ALSO.

anonymous

Subject: 2 little yorkie Males ready for christmas

2 little yorkie Males
Mom is 7 pounds
Dad is 3 pounds 5 ounces
These guys are tuba-lards fat sassy and healthy. The will mature between 5 to 7 pounds. Maybe smaller being that they eat so well. Super cute guys very calm and sweet. They will be ready for christmas $900.00

t-bone51

OMG SEND HIM MY LOVE. WE WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS AS KIDS. GIVE HIM MY EMAIL IF HE EMAILS [email protected]. it was me, mararet dritto, ray gunsowski, teddy always going ice skating and always together we had so much fun as kids. His Mom Sofie Oh those truly were the days Love terry

geriob1

Judy (Giordano) Banjany wrote: Suzie - I just feel so overwhelmed with all I have to do....so I figured if I do something everynight I will possibly get done....and once I start on this blog I never get off.

I hate to be the one with all the bad news all the time, but my mom really needs everyones prayers...The tumor in her chest was cancerous and she will need to start radiation next week, every day for five weeks so please say a couple extra prayers for her....I know she will make it through this just fine...she is so strong and we are not ready to give her up yet!!!!!!! thats all there is to it.............lol lol

Talk later

Judy- Your mom is in my prayers everyday... God Bless Her....

anthony umbria

HI TERRH

I LIVED IN THE SAME AS THE D AMBRIA MARIE ANN AND HER BROTHER
THINK HIS NAME WAS JOEY NOT SURE BUT YES HE WAS TO HIMSELF NOT MANY FRIENDS THAT I REMEMBER ONE OF THOSES MY SHIT DONT STINK GUYS HIS DAD WAS LIKE THAT
I REMEMBER HIS FATHER AND MY DAD HAD A BIG FIGHT COPS AND ALL OH WELL

anthony umbria

JUDY

MY BEST BUD
YOUR MOM IS A BROOKLYN GAIL SEHE WILL PULL THROUGH THIS
SHES A FIGHTER I KNOW THAT FOR SURE
MY PRAYERS ARE WITH HER AND THE REST OF YOU GUYS
SEND HER MY LOVE
TELL HER I NEED TO SEE HER AT THE NEXT REUNION SO SHE CAN YELL AT ME
LOVE
TONY

t-bone51

judy,
Give Lorraine my love and tell her i am praying also. Tell her to get her ass better and over to shoprite where I met her the last time. lol love terry

t-bone51

Mike is on his way home and i am going to eat did not eat all day running around with Mia. I am too old for this shit.
Janet u sound just as bad as me running here running there pick up this kid pick up that kid AND CHICKEN POX NO LESS love tas

anonymous

Festina - it's so nice to be remembered! I lived on 7th avenue. It is amazing how the memories just keep popping up. I'm on Long Island now, can't tell you all how good it is to talk to people who understand about growing up in Brooklyn. I have some great friends, but sometimes when I talk about my childhood, people look at me like I'm an alien. They always ask "where did you play"? They have no concept of playing on the sidewalk with like a bizillion other kids! I guess that I can't relate to the whole drive in thing either.

Terri - I do remember you. Your sister Michelle was a grade ahead of me in St. John's. I remember your Mom, too and I know that my Mom knew her. Actually, for many years, my grandmother lived on your block, alittle closer to 5th avenue. She lived in her sister-in-law Blanche Perotta's house, I think it was 257A.

anthony umbria

LORETTA
ARE YOU RELATED TO PETER NAPOLI HIS WIFE IS MARY ANN

anthony umbria

IS THERE ANYBODY ON

t-bone51

me ill be right bck

pinto

hello everyone,i'm here too

pinto

steven k...it's joe pinto....my prayers are with you

janet m horan

Franny said:
JANET - I knew Rita Matula; she had a cute brother Bobby. He had blond hair and beautiful blue eyes. Shy guy, maybe younger. Think
they also lived on 5th Ave on top of store (think between 20th and 19th St)

Different Matulas. Rita had a brother but his anme was Johnny and he was older. The girls were Mary Jane, Rita and Irene. Their parents were Eddie & Jane Matula (nee Klicki). They always lived on the corner of 6th Ave & 21st ST.

janet m horan

They did have cousins but the only one I remember was Paulie Matula.

janet m horan

Helloooooooooooooooooo Everyone. Terry, I still have not decorated the tree. Maybe tonight as I yawn.

pinto

janet,i was just gonna ask

anonymous

Anthony - no relation to Peter Napoli. My husband was from Bayside, in Queens.