Entries from my Old Guestbook
Friday 03/23/2012 8:55:56pm
NAME: Jinnie
CITY / STATE: Staten Island,
NY
E-MAIL: Jinnie123@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE:
This is a great website! I remember the brewery in Stapleton that was RH &
Piels.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN
ISLAND TO SHARE? Oh my gosh...too many to list here. I was born and raised and
still live in Staten Island.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU
FROM? Rossville 1948
Gt. Kills 1969
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN
ISLAND TO SHARE? Again, so much!
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS
OF STATEN ISLAND? Yes I am sure...in boxes I need to go through.
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND
RESTAURANT AND BAR - The Old Russo's Restaurant on Hylan Boulevard in
Annadale....Now is Mike's Place.
Friday 03/23/2012 1:46:45pm
NAME: janet brown CITY / STATE : ocala,fla.34475
E-MAIL: janetb851@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: very good pictures
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? have
many memories of the early 70s with the horse shows and trail riding on the
south shore....
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? i lived in
Rossville
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
sleepy hollow used to ride the horses there
Thursday 03/15/2012 7:59:12pm
NAME: George %22Buddy%22 Saulo CITY / STATE :
Staten
E-MAIL: serbogp@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: wonderful
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I was
born and raised here on Staten Island and have seen many changes. Being born in
1938, I can recall so many great things to do when I was a youngster Playing
baseball at Ryders field.
Fishing with my friends at Martlings pond and
Willowbrook Park.
Playing baseball on the Mariners Harbor
Democrats.
Had a paper route with 140 papers and I wasn't
driven either.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? I live in
Tottenville but was raised in Mariners Harbor
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
Remember the Drive-in and the airport on Richmond Ave. How about the Auction
where the SI Mall is now.
The huge farms in Bulls Head where I worked for
$.25/hr.
I could on and on.
The Island and it's people were unique and it
will never be the same...Sad
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Denino's
Buckovacs Tavern
Thursday 03/15/2012 7:34:30pm
NAME: George (Buddy) Saulo
CITY / STATE : Staten Island, NY
E-MAIL: serbogp@aool.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Wonderful
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? working
on the farms in Bulls Head in 1951. Got $.25/hour.
Took accordion lessons from Pete Stio 1948
through 1955 in New Dorp.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? born and raised
in mariners harbor ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
deninos pizza
the golden palms on Castleton ave. in 1956 where
you could get a 3 ft. diameter pizza for $1.50
Thursday 03/15/2012 0:05:29am
NAME: William Coyne
CITY / STATE : Staten Island,NY
E-MAIL: wmcoyne@verizon.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: great pictures
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? came
after the bridge
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? between St.
Rita & Susan Wagner HS ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Schafers
Wednesday 03/14/2012 7:57:47pm
NAME: Robert Widener
CITY / STATE : Staten Island, NY
E-MAIL: Rlwdraw@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Very nice.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Native. Raised
in Westleigh. Now living in Randall Manor.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Carols, Afternoons, Randall Manor tavern.
Monday 03/12/2012 9:50:30pm
NAME: Richard Glassman
CITY / STATE : Charleston, SC
E-MAIL: rhglassman@comcast.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Brings back many
memories
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? My aunt
and uncle owned a millinery factory in Rosebank by the overpass......my father
worked in Boro Hall,,,my grandfather was a building contractor in the 30's lived
on Oxford Place..my aunt was a well known S.I. artist.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Hart Blvd near
the tennis courts...also Dongan Hills
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I
helped open E.J. Korvettes.....Was a member of the Islanders M.C........
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
Some of my family on Oxford Place and Hart Blvd...
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Crocittos, Jolly Trolly, Bleiman's Luncheonette, Raguccci's Pizzeria, Heney's,
Al Deppi's and Hot Dog Louie's truck on Hylan Blvd.
Monday 03/12/2012 7:03:58pm
NAME: Marrion (hooker)Pratscher
CITY / STATE : Edison, NJ
E-MAIL: exoticflowers@att.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: I visited SI today
after some 50 yrs. and drove to my former house on Rossville Avenue. It brought
back so many memories. I was amazed to see how much it had changed. I lived to
the right side of an old bar, and across from a small soda shop. All it is now
is condo's
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I was
born in the old Richmond Memorial Hospital where my Mom was a nurse. My brother
& sister were born at the Staten Island Hospital, a pity to see what
happened to it. Our home was on the former Indian reservation & whenever
there was a storm, lightening; our house was struck and we had a fire in the
attic. As kids growing up, we found many Indian artifacts from those who lived
there. On many occasions we would get on the Staten Island ferry and visit NJ.
I remember my Dad worked at Brick Motors near South Beach.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Rossville,
about 1 block up on the left side of the street from Arthur Kill Road.
I went to School. PS3 and then we moved to NJ
when I was about 9.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Since
our home was on a former Indian Reservation, we were always told that storms and
lightening strikes were a result of the Past Indians fighting to get us off
there land.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND? I
will try to locate the many wonderful OLD PHOTOS from my Grandmother and Great
Grandmother and send them to you..
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - I
was too young but I remember my Mom talking about the Old Rocking Horse (?)
Bar/Rest. I know it had a large horse statue in front. I wonder whatever
happened to that.
Monday 03/12/2012 2:43:10am
NAME: Carol Richards
CITY / STATE : Holmdel, NJ 07733
E-MAIL: Carolr243@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: enjoyed looking at
the pictures and remembering the stories about these places
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
Westerleigh Park. Walt's Luncheonette on Forest Ave by Jewett Ave. Al Deppe's,
Tina's Diner on Victory Blvd. Taber Steak House on Jewett Ave.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Westerleigh and
West Brighton area's ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? The dances at
Westerleigh Park
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND? I
will look for you FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - Tina's Diner and
Taber Steak House went there many times but I worked both places great places to
eat and work.
Sunday 03/11/2012 5:27:40pm
NAME: angela tirone
CITY / STATE : Staten island ny
E-MAIL: blessed737@earthlink.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: very informative and
new stuff
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Staten island
hospital the new one on Castleton and I lived in sunny side tioga st
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I
remember the old Sunnyside hosp and the walk through woods in back where I lived
on tioga street and the egg hut on clove rd
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - too
many bars but I like Dakota and colonnade and some habachi grill
Saturday 03/10/2012 3:05:26pm
NAME: Nick Mirto
CITY / STATE : Old bridge,NJ
E-MAIL: cc2825@verizon.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Born and raised in
SI moved to NJ in 2006 I'm 48, after reading and seeing the pictures it brings a
huge smile to my face,and fond memories .
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? My
father owed Luke and Johns deli on the corner of Victory Blvd. and Cebra Ave.
Swimming in the first lake of Silver Lake in the summer. Memorial Day parade on
Victory Blvd., starting at Hero Park. Victory Blvd. and Forest Ave.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Victory Blvd
and Cebra Ave.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? No
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND? No
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Choir loft
Thursday 03/08/2012 12:24:12am
NAME: Sawicki - Walyga Family
CITY / STATE : Washington NJ
E-MAIL: jan3d@verizon.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Just wonderful...
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? My
Grandparents owned a small general store at the bottom of the hill near Targee
Street.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Stapleton,
Hamilton St. My Grandfather built two of the houses on that street between
1910-1920.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - I
remember stories of Al Deppe's and Old Mill where my parents would go on dates.
Wednesday 03/07/2012 9:11:02pm
NAME: Linda Terranova Canova
CITY / STATE : Staten Island, N.Y.
E-MAIL: pawkitty16@yahoo.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: I really found this
website amazing. I always sensed that Native American Indians lived here first.
I am interested in the west shore where there are docks that look about 200
hundred years old or older. I will be moving to the Tides soon and I am very
interested in what went on there many many years ago. I have a beautiful view of
the outerbridge also.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I was
born and raised on Staten Island and I watched it grow and grow. I went to
school in Arochar at St. John Villa and I actually watched the Verrazano Bridge
being built. I could see it from my class room window.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Originally my
parents bought their first house in Westerlie for 5,000 dollars. Then we moved
to Grymms Hill area, then we moved to Todt Hill area. I met my husband in
Brooklyn and we raised our family in Eltingville. Now that we are retired we are
moving to the Tides, a 55 and older community right on the water facing the
Outerbridge and as I mentioned there are these incredible old docks just sitting
there. When I look at them I cant help but see a whole other lifetime of
happenings from long ago.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Along
the years I've heard of stories, but mostly I remember visiting the Conference
House as I exhibited my art work at an art show. There I heard that there was a
soldier that used to appear from time to time and he was from the Revolutionary
days.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND? No
I don't, and I regret not taking pictures of the many sites that are now torn
down and replaced by a whole new era. When I was 5 years old, I got my tonsils
taken out at the Sunnyside Hospital which was located on Clove Road. The Staten
Island Expressway now runs straight through where it used to be.
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - Now
that I will be moving to Charleston, I am totally intrigued with that side of
the island, in which I never ever explored. Z Diner Restaurant is awesome,
especially in nice weather, u can see a magnificent sunset there while eating
outside.
Tuesday 03/06/2012 9:18:40pm
NAME: Jan Mitchell
CITY / STATE : E-MAIL: pi.mitch@sbcglobal.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: I love this website.
Thanks for preserving the beautiful memories. Staten Island is such a special
memory. We were lucky to live there! ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I
remember learning how to drive a stick shift on Richmond Ave. There was no
traffic at all. I remember when I learned how to drive needing a map to find my
way around because it was so rural. I remember walking from Mariner's Harbor to
the mall and there were no sidewalks. I remember going to Princess Bay and
sleeping on the beach...carefree. So many great memories. Happy memories when
Staten Island was the perfect place to live.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? I lived in
St. George/Tompkinsville/Stapleton.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Tugs.
Tuesday 03/06/2012 5:51:50pm
NAME: Nancy Wheeler Bunker
CITY / STATE : Redford New York
E-MAIL: bnbunk@yahoo.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Thanks for the
memories! Love it!
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Dongan Hills
then moved to Great Kills in 1976. My parents still live in Great Kills.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
I'll have to dig them up when I have some time.
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Monday 03/05/2012 1:09:14pm
NAME: Bob Feithj
CITY / STATE : Howell, NJ
E-MAIL: Argonautsvs@optonline.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Good site, need more
memories, photos and stories
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Charlie
Gerhards auto repair on Clove Road, just up from the Zoo, across the Street.
Jolly Trolley at Clove and Victory Blvd. Of course, Al Deppes. Tompkins Dept.
Store. Eggers on Broadway. Tiger Supermarket next to the Capitol Theater on
Broadway. Having to pay a nickel for each zone on the bus. The ferry to Bayonne,
NJ. South Beach SI and Uncle Milties in Bayonne. The Log Cabin, Meurot Club,
Mardi Gras and fast food like Bacci's on Hylan Blvd. Many more, too many to
mention.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? West New
Brighton - lived there until 1963 when I moved to N. J.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
Everyone looked for the "Indian Cave" in Clove Lakes Park. Watching the New
Yorkers come in, rent a rowboat and flounder while rowing in Clove Lake, afraid
of the waterfall at the lower end.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
Point House Bar and Hotel, located at Clove Road and Broadway. Operation by my
Grandparents, Henry and Rosa Feith from about 1910 through the 1920s. Post card
of Halloran Hospital on Victory Blvd., SI and a photo of my old house on Clove
Road, circa 1940.
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - Has
to be either Al Deppe or Bacci's
Sunday 03/04/2012 11:46:46pm
NAME: CHRIS PERDICARIS
CITY / STATE : Canada
E-MAIL:
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: I loved the website.
It is nice to see someone dedicate their time to respecting, honoring and
preserving history, community and culture.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I really
admire the culture of family and community that Staten Island offers. I think it
is a little gem that is in close proximity to the ''big city.''
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM?
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Wednesday 02/29/2012 6:36:42am
NAME: Susan Jonas-Braunlich
CITY / STATE : Denville, N.J.
E-MAIL: susanb150@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Very cool to see
places I remember as a child. ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Clove
Lakes Park double bridges hanging with my hippie friends :).
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? West Brighton
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
Remember going to Deppe's for foot long hot dogs watching the planes land across
the street on Richmond Ave.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - Pal
Joey's on Forest Avenue
Sunday 02/26/2012 6:11:41pm
NAME: Linda Johnson O'Neil
CITY / STATE : Lake Wylie, South Carolina
E-MAIL:
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: I absolutely love it
!
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Walking
to Richmond Avenue to get a slice of Pizza and a soda for 25 cents at Angelos's
Pizzeria .
7 Layer Cake from Piazza's Bakery
Buying Jean's from Hermans Mens Shop
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Born and raised
in Port Richmond
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Saturday 02/25/2012 8:32:34pm
NAME: Peg DiSpagno Amodea
CITY / STATE : Florida E-MAIL:
oldcrow4850@yahoo.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Great ! Spent a lot
of time looking at photos. Will come back for more.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Originally
Rosebank.
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? DO
YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Friday 02/24/2012 12:29:47am
NAME: Dr. Dawn Picone
CITY / STATE : Staten Island New York
E-MAIL: Mamapic@aol.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: It's absolutely
Great and you should keep adding to it.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Yes but
I will have to think about it a bit.
One thing that really needs to be added is the
huge galla that was known to the Boardwalk in the old days with the original
amusement park and the rented and owned bungalow villages surrounding the area
.....that's how my parents ended up here and so did lots of others. (prior to
the bridge)In fact, my Grandparents eloped to Staten Island because of that area
- my Grandfather's mother owned a bungalow there.
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Oakwood
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? Lots
- again, I will have to think a bit.
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
Yes, of course FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR - The Old Tavern on
the Green (really from my parent's days) and one of my favorites was Lucheses
and of course the Country Club was there throughout our entire family history
...and should have never closed! Alfredos the same thing - never should have
closed. And Sophie's "Eldorado" restaurant (it was a club at night)
Thursday 02/23/2012 10:42:16pm
NAME: einar thomassen
CITY / STATE : belvidere new jersey
E-MAIL: tomjan11ry@gmail.com
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: old memories
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? lived in
annadale from 1936 to 1947
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? annadale
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Thursday 02/23/2012 10:01:25pm
NAME: Eleanor Hartnett Malloy
CITY / STATE : St, Augustine, Florida
E-MAIL: smem@bellsouth.net
COMMENTS ABOUT THIS WEBSITE: Very interesting.
ANY MEMORIES OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE? I was
born in 1936 and have happy memories of growing up on S.I. Riding my bike to the
local candy store near the train station. Swimming at Oakwood beach. Walking to
New Dorp High School through the fields(no houses yet).
WHERE ON THE ISLAND ARE YOU FROM? Oakwood Heights
ANY OLD FOLKLORE OF STATEN ISLAND TO SHARE?
DO YOU HAVE ANY OLD PHOTOS OF STATEN ISLAND?
FAVORITE STATEN ISLAND RESTAURANT AND BAR -
Shoals in Great Kills, Tavern on the Green, New Dorp, Three Jays, New Dorp.
