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Don't use all CAPITAL letters. It will be deleted for sure.

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Grew up on 71st and 10th ave,remember Maria's Pizza, Red Apple egg creams, skinny baloney sandwiches from John's deli, softball in 73st school yard, hangin out in McKinley park,drinking in all those great places on 3rd and 5th ave, went to St Ephrem(76) and FHHS(80),those were great times, sure do miss them

I really enjoyed reading everyone's posts. It brought back a lot of memories. It was sad reading posts from people like Billy Lake who was murdered on 9/11. How we used to have a million ways to entertain ourselves with a spauldeen (stick ball, box ball, stoop ball). The great pizza. Playing roller hockey in the OLA school yard. Of course, I have to mention the memories of going to OLA. I sometimes feel guilty about how badly we treated the nuns who were old by the time we had them. Sadly, when it comes to entertaining themsleves, my kids do not know what to do when the WII is broken and they think Pizza Hut has great pizza. Where did I go wrong?

Hi, anyone out there remember the Nelson family, we lived on 79th street, and 4th avenue, it was my brother Tom, myself(Laurie) and Eric, Andrew and Christopher. love to hear about the old neighborhood and from old friends. I will check back.

Once again, this is NOT a message board. Post a guestbook entry and that's it. If you want to talk back and forth or are looking for someone, use the Message Board or your email. Posts are manually approved and will be deleted if they do not conform to guestbook rules.

Examples of guestbook entries are below. Just look at them and you wil get an idea. Say where you're from, what school you went to, mention friends you hung out with and where. Things like that. No OBITS, looking for friends, selling things, etc. allowed

I hate to be nitpicky but at one time I DID allow all types of entries here and it was a mess. People used this instead of the Message board.

If you don't punctuate, use periods to end sentences, use capitals to start sentences and so on, I will not post your entry either. It is just a pet peeve of mine. It looks messy and I just don't want it. If that bothers you, then please post someplace else. Thank you.

Gary Nelson,
This e-mail does not work garnelsq@gte.net. I have some info for you.
Tommy D

We lived on 62nd ST between 2'nd and 3rd Ave . I tell about, "Stoop ball, hand ball courts, soft ball games, stickball games in the street. Playing caps, melting crayons down, double dutch, Chinese jump rope. Carp guns, Mother may I, even & odds, hop scotch courts and marbles. Hide and seek. Let’s not leave out cards, " I’ll flip you". The snowstorms. Building Igloos, snowball fights, forts, storing up snowball. Sleds , and making you way to Bliss Park . Did we really call it, "Dead Mans Hill"? Remember that one tree to the right. Lots wiped out there. We wore snow suits, mittens, boots, caps, and scaves wrapped around our face. My life in Bay Ridge. I grew up there. I remember the restaurant on the corner between 61st & 62nd on 3rd. My Grandmother would send me to buy a dime’s worth a whipped cream. The guy at the counter would always act annoyed. That whipped cream topped the jello my Grandmother made for my brother when he was at St. Charles hospital for the crippled. I can still remember that whipped cream . Then there was school. O.L.P.H. 7:30 mass each morning. My brother and his friends singing harmony 'Duke of Earl ", in their shark skin suits . I have a picture of them in front of the church. Bay Ridge , Brooklyn . After 30 years I am still a Bay Ridge girl.

Hi, looking to hear from Bullet Shepard

Hey all, does anyone remember me? lived on 88 st and Gelston i went to Mckinley with ,Ginger Mcaloon, Jerry Herbert, Andrew Pendola, Toni Rizzo. Does anyone remember Mr. Thomas and his talent shows? Mr. Gurbo and Mr. Ingebrethsen? I’d love to hear from you.....Toni

Hello Bay Ridge.....
Any one who remembers the Galante's, please write us back !!! We would love to hear from you. Marie Coyle, I know Dennis knows you, you hung with the same people. Remember Bobby Bourne ? Dominee Mallette is still living on Shore Road !!! I think Tony is with his old g/friend Linda Cooper, Remember Maryanne Santoro? The Moyse's? I think Donnie used to ride his bike with Dennis. Was he a fireman?

Hi Bay Ridge. Moved to Arizona 20 yrs ago. Miss BR pizza and chinese food. Love to hear from friends.........and by the way i still love Cliffy Buchner and Victor Mannisera. I went Mckinley JHS 71-73. Where r u ..Toni Rizzo, Yvonne Harris and anyone else who remembers me and Mr. Thomas music

So glad to see my message made it to the board. Wondering if anyone reading this now grew up on 49th St-between 4th and 5th Aves.-in the late 50's-early 60's? If so, would love to hear from you and your memories of those days. Have a great day everyone.

Hello again to Bay Ridge, I love California but I still miss Bay Ridge. Grew up on 63rd street in the 60's, went to St. Francis Prep and Fordham Univ. Spent 23 years in the Navy and settled in California. Currently working for Northrop Grumman, married 32 years 3 kids, Jeremy 27, tour manager for Sesame Street Productions, Meghan 26, Law School Student and Kyle 24, Athletic Trainer. No Grand Kids yet, they are all still single. Getting back to New York in October, will try and visit the old neighborhood and finally get a real pizza and not something made with Goat Cheese. Love the Ghost Whisperer references, my wife doesn't believe me when I try to tell her what they are talking about, and why did they decide on Driscoll County?

Many years since I've been on this site - was offline for some time. But it is true what they say: You can take the girl out of Brooklyn but you'll NEVER take Brooklyn out of the girl! Amen! Have a great day everyone.

Hi, Gary here. I lived on the corner of 86 st and 3rd ave and moved from there in 1965. Across the street was the Star deli. I went to PS 85 on Ridge Blvd and McKinley Jr High on 72 st Ft Hamiltion Pky. Had great times in the ridge. I went to the Dyker movies, the Alpine the Harbor and the Lux. Had a lot of great friends there when I moved. I really missed it. If you remember me please send an e-mail. I remember Erma, Patrick, Joe Rizzo, Sam, Tommy, Dennis, Ricky. A girl named Pat. Erma was the first girl I kissed playing some game in the school yard on Ridge Blvd. I was thirteen when I left and I took the train back there a lot to see my friends. Last time I saw them was when we went from the hack stand on 86st and 4ave to the Alpine. I had to leave to catch the Long Island railroad back to Long Island. The movie was a James Bond flick. What a bummer but it was worth it. I loved the bay and the bay loved me. I watched them build the bridge. That was fun going over on the first day. Well I am 56 and still think of the place. I remember my grandfather selling Christmas trees on the corner 86th and 3rd with my dad and brother. What a great time it was. Regards Gary Alfred Nelson

Been thinking a lot lately about growing up in the Ridge, best years of my life- haven't been back in over 12 to 15 years. Still miss it. Feel free to shoot me an e-mail

Hi guys, just checking in for the summer vacation. Hope all you bayridge-ites are having a wnoderful summer!!!
I;ll be back in the fall for a visit :)

I graduated OLPH grammar school 1954 and St. Joseph's HS 1958 Lived on 56th between 6th and 7th Ave. Knew Virginia Gluck, attended school with her and remember Kenby's Drug Store, Mr. Kenby the druggist delivered my husband Jerome McHugh whose family lived on 61st and 4th ave. I moved out of Bay Ridge after my three children were born and moved to West Islip Long Island. I am now transplanted to Florida, but miss my Bay Ridge/NYC roots everyday. Cheers to all of us who have such great memories.

Anyone out there remember me? I turned into the invisible man in 1971. I'm back!

It's been many years since I left Brooklyn but I never forgot growing up in the greatest area Bayridge and Owelshead park.

Love You

Bill

Hi to all

If you are going to look for friends it would be good to put your age or the years that you are talking about.

Tom

Hi BayRidge,

I have try to write to this site so many
times. I have yet to have any success.

Does any one remember the Alfonzo girls?
Lived on 59th and 4th Ave. Went to Bay
Ridge High School class of 1965. Spend
wonderful moment at Owls head park and
Sunset pool. Also a member of the OPH
cadets and color guards. Do you remember
Pilar and Jeannie? If so please email
me. Hope to hear from anyone who remembers us.

Hey there, is anyone from OLPH here? I saw an Elliot on here but has not been on since 2000. Anyone around or know of Joseph Gucheck, Madeline Pena, Marc Clancy, Eddie S, Vivian Baretto. I wish I had our class photos in front of me because I cant remember the dates. Yes, I know, we are old, lol. How about Fiona or Rose?

Glad I found this site. Was looking for something from the area for a couple of years now. Left Brooklyn in 1984. Went to OLPH grammar and High schools. Sure do miss my best friend Debbie Dehn.Wonder whatever happened to her? Does anyone know. Would sure like to say "hi" to her. Registered for this site but haven't heard back yet to be able to post anything. How long does that take,anyway? Oh well,great to touch base. Will be back,I hope.

Hi Stacey glad to see you found this website....Isnt it awesome?...Still looking for Vera Pedersen and Emily Salhany who I grew up with on 69th Street and 6th Avenue....Haven't been back in Brooklyn since since 2001 and the neighborhood where I lived changed sooo much....All Chinese...Still miss the good ole days....Hey Tom if you happen to read this say hello..

Hey Bay Ridge really enjoyed the site. My mom was telling me about it today. I grew up on 57th st. and 8th ave, over Terry's Tavern. Moved away in 1990 fortunate for me last few times I was there(the neighborhood) the place was not the same at all. It was great to go by shore road, owls head park and Ft. Hamilton park and of course had to have the pizza...lots of pizza!!!!!!I was still a pup when I left only a freshman out of FDR High School. Don't miss the smog but miss the people, Pizza and seasons for sure. Miss being a kid and playing in the fire hidrants there are so many memories that no one in other locations would experience. Never forget the haloweens with the shaving cream and eggs!!

Spring has finally sprung way up in the White Mts! The mountains are so beautiful decked out in all their greenery, with the high northern areas still have the peaks of white. The rivers are all high and flowing quickly from the spring thaw. Recently I drove up my old street (72nd bet Col.& Narrows)
and saw the new trees planted after the tornado took the old ones and thought about how much I love Bay Ridge and what a great place for my entire generations of family to have lived and died. There will always be a warm place in my heart for Bay Ridge and all my memories. Thank-you Bay Ridge-Thank-you

When I got married I moved to Queens. I later had a baby and eventually divorced. I wanted to come back to Brooklyn because I missed the community neighborhood feeling and wanted to raise my daughter in a family atmosphere around people who weren't TOO liberal although I myself was. I could think of no other neighborhood in Brooklyn that had that. So in 1991 we came to Bay Ridge. I of course knew the area well since the 70's and loved all the treelined streets and homes... and the 'ginger bread house" at 83 Street and Narrows. I have been out and around here at all times of the day and night and have always felt safe. You never have to leave Bay Ridge to go out on the town as we have numerous restaurants (restaurant row on 3rd ave and 5th ave, bars and more and indeed some people do just about everything right here. The Ridge is a blessing and so are the many varied people who live here.

Is there any one out there who remembers when 3rd Ave. Between 68th and 69th streets
was the center of the world. When Bayridge was wonderland and Otten’s was the entrance
and the exit from 1963 to about 1968 . Those about 50 guys and girls who made this their home
on hot summer nights and cold winter days . My Friends: Richie Mc Naughton Danny Vanata Richie Deus Frankie Minutolo
Billy Kittle, Buzzy, BooGee and Roy. to name a few Everyone to Bay 17 at Cony Island by the parachute jump. Taking the last ride on
The Staten Island Ferry and one of the first over the new Verrazano Bridge in Eddie Mc Dade’s Car.
If you listen late at night you can still here those beautiful sounds from the 69 the subway station Chuck, Tommy and others, the Notables
Saying something about “The Ten Commandment of Love”. See Ya down Bliss.

I grew up on FortHamilton Parkway. My parents owned Gallagher's candy store. I went to St. Ephrem grammar school and OLPH high school. I've been a teacher in McKinley for the past 30 years. Time goes so fast. My husband is from Ct. He has lived in Bay Ridge for the last 22 years. I'm one Bay Ridge gal that's happy I never moved away! I hope to hear from old friends and neighbors.

Hi,

Just thinking about Keith Fitzpatrick, Larry MacDonald, and the other guys that used to hang out at Hinches in the early 60s. Anyone remember Gay Donnelly, Margaret Johnston? What happened to you guys?

Hi, Bay Ridge. I went to OLPH in 1948 49 50. Moved to 79 street 3 ave. Went to PS 102 to 1955. Went to Fort Hamilton 1959. Move to Rochester 1972. Got back to PS 102 in May 2007. That school looks great. Bay Ridge looks great. I miss it all.

Hi Bay Ridge, just wanted to say I just went to Brooklyn and boy, I miss the pizza...it was great. It was great seeing all my old hangouts....anyone see the Triglianos family? Anyone know any teachers from OLA? Mrs. McGrath or Sister Joan Bernadtte?

Grew up 85st / 7 Ave, PS 127 Dyker JS
FHHS 1976. Working for NYCT since 1987
mostly Coney Island now living on Staten Island.

Hello, lived on 57th St. and 4th Ave.
Remember me? Knippenbergs Ice Cream Parlor on 58th and 4 Ave, OLPH, dances, Bliss Park, Sunset Park pool, S.I. Ferry from 69th St. pier, Brooklyn Army Base, Bike path along Narrows by ferry,
I graduated OLPH grade school 1950
and BRHS 1954. Email if u recall me. Best wishes to all BayRidgers-both former and present ones.

Lived on 59th st between 7th and 8th Ave till 1961 then on 61st between 3rd and 4th I remember the good days with Janice,Franny,Pat,Jimmy, Mike just to name a few OLPH Grammer school class of 1958 OLPH HS class of 1962 anyone remembers me please e-mail

Hey BR ! back in 1973-76 I lived in Dayton Manor on Ft Hamilton PKWY and 93th st. I went to PS104 for grades 7th & 8th . I loved "Patricia Lazides" (she never knew it) and I had a crush on my teacher Miss Levy. Best friends were Luis Mencio and Brett Jahn.
Man I miss those days!

Hi all...I lived on 69th & 6th avenue. Went to P.S.170, Mc Kinley JHS. All over Bay Ridge depending on how old I was....Dennis, Jeffrey & Gerard Galante, Tony & Jimmy Mallette, Domini Manzi, Chris Jensen, Donnie Solecito, Fran, Chippy & Claudia Cafiero, Joey & Stevie Beinert, Sarah Piazza, Mike Chernega, RoseMary Magaldi, Donna Franzone, Antoinette Ficarra (my sis) John Robertson, Robert Reller, Bobby Daratany, Sammy Salhany, Nicky Barone etc etc.....anybody ring a bell? I LOVE BAY RIDGE, GREAT PLACE TO GROW UP.

Just wanted to say hi.

Married and living in California. I still keep touch with Tim Curran and Chris Stottman.

It has been a long time since I was back. I remember hanging out at Ruthies, The perch down by the water, Shore Road park... smoking... Bud "Nips", just to name a few.

Lived on Shore Road, 99th Street, 91st Street, Oliver Street.

However, I believe that I have forgotten much more than I ever remembered. So much lost. I'd love to hear from anyone.

Happy Saint Patrick's Day to all my Saint Patrick Parish Family and Friends.
Glad we all shared all those Incredible Years Together.
Long Live the 60's.