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Does anybody know why it was called Eddies Tavern and why it was never renamed the Joyce Brothers Resort? Just wondering? stevej

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Happy Holidays to all our old friends. See you at the reunion. Mary and Bill Grout

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JJ Red McLean is doing an excellent job on this webpage not bad for an aging Dot redhead Marine

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from Dino- anyone have any ideas on the t shirts design-

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I think we should post pictures of our kids and see if we can match them up with their parents. CB

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Is Tebroc St. even ther anymore?

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WHAT IS JERRY'S SPA IS THAT THE STORE NEXT TO THE FLIP AND FLOP WASN'T THAT GERRY'S VARIETY

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Gerry's Variety is Jerry SPA (we called it both) Arthur Bruno (uncle & father owned it), Pee Wee Saia and the Russo's always hung out there... in fact they WON the all Dorchester street hockey tournament for either 1971-1972 -or-73.

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from Dino "Arthur, get the gun" You don't remember Jerry yelling to hid kid to get the gun, when we would'nt leave the front of the stor He never really did, that I know, but he was sick of us hanging out Ronanpark@aol.com

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RONAN PARK WAS NOT THE HOME OF THE PARKSMEN THEY HUNG AT THE LITTLE PARK AKA DONOVAN PARK THEY WERE ORIGINALLY CALLED THE MONUMENTALS AFTER THE MONUMENT IN THE LITTLE PARK WHEN THEY WENT TO ORDER THE ORIGINAL SWEATERS NOBODY KNEW HOW TO SPELL MONUMENTALS SO THEY BECAME THE PARKSMEN TRUE STORY

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This is good... because everyone associated RP with the Parksmen. What year would the Parksmen formation actually be... 1964? I was hanging at the little park from 1967 - 1974.

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I THINK THE PARKSMEN STARTED IN THE 50'S

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what other "gangs" were there? parksmen, red dragons ??

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O.K. Name the BARS you hanged out at ... don't say JOCK's or the HILLBILLY RANCH. Eddies, Katies, Cunningham's, Beach Comber, come on ----

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O.K. what corners did you hang out on?

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Quincy quarries Braintree Res. Houghtons Pond These were my night summer bars

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Anyone remember when we use to hike down to the cranberry boggs (Cape) and work down there? I think I went 2 times with Grout, Readon and others. It was a blast!

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Go Bu Viewers!!!

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i hung out at the little park but lived in an other area. carved my name in the top part of the white church above the bell. from the looks of the pictures of the white church. it might not be there now-cardar

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Hey Cardar: It's REB McLean - good to see you found this site... can you make it this year... I'm getting all the LP people to attend as well.

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Hi everyone..I have tons of great photo's from the summer of 77 on the cape...Courtland Way., and the dunes at Cahoon's Hollow. Also have some good Eddies picts that I'll somehow forward..can't wait to see everyone...Ann Feeney

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Hi Ann Feeney: We will get all those pictures returned to you - call Sammy, Dino or Me - we will get them scan them in and return them. Say Hi to Michael for me.

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To: Ann Feeney send to me, Dino at Ronanpark@aol.com and w'll get it posted

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the Parksmen started in the early 60's out of the Little Park and never left there.

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Only 2 "gangs" roamed Bowdion street in the late 50's and they were the "RED DEVIL'S and the "SAINTS". The Red Devil's hung around Ronan Park and Bowdion and Draper street and the Saints came from Hamilton and Clarkson street area. Later on they came together as the Dorchester Lyon's club football team and then Eddie's Giants and so on and so on.Some of the Red Devil's and Saints started hanging around the little park in the late 50's when there interest's went from sports to girls.

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Anyone remember the kids down the DOT HOUSE... they had their own sort of gang and there were atleast 30 or more of them.

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PARKSMEN STORY _ POST FROM BILLY BRATTON'S BOOK: One afternoon when I was about eight years old, a half dozen of us were out playing ball in front of the Edward Southworth School when we caught the attention of a local gang called the Parksmen. Local kids, twelve-year-olds, they were the big neighborhood bullies, and they used to fight with another gang called the Red Raiders all the time. We'd been playing ball, and the Parksmen broke up the game and took us hostage. They put us on the front steps of the school and wouldn't let us go. They were much bigger than we were, so there was no chance of us fighting our way out. We were stuck. It started getting late. Four-thirty came and went, and they wouldn't let us go. Finally, they let their guard down and I ran home. "Where were you?" my father demanded. He and my mother weren't particularly worried about my safety--kids hung out in the streets all the time. What had him riled was that it was five o'clock and I had missed supper. There were rules--the family eats together was one of them--and I had broken one.

"The Parksmen held us hostage," I panted. "They wouldn't let us go.

They've still got some of the kids."

My father hopped up from the table, grabbed my arm, and off we went. He stormed up the hill to Edward Southworth. "We'll see about this," he muttered. I had to run to keep up.

I thought my father was the toughest guy who ever lived. He was a little guy, five foot eight, thin, about 130 pounds, but, boy, you didn't want to see him mad.

My friends were still huddled on the stone steps. They looked very glad to see us. The Parksmen were slouching in front of them, smoking cigarettes, on guard duty, a bunch of tough twelve-year-old boys. My dad walked right through the pack. He never laid a hand on them, he just put the fear of God in those kids.

"Who the hell do you think you are?"

The Parksmen backed off immediately. First, they fanned out in a semicircle, but my father gave them a look that told them he'd rip their heads off. Then they bolted. Our guys were free. That gang never bothered us again.

I don't know if my father has ever had a fight in his life, but he was a scrapper as a kid. His mother died young, and he and his four brothers were split up among the relatives. Somewhere along the line, my father developed the confidence that he could handle whatever came along.

You could tell in the way he carried himself. He never swaggered, but he didn't back down. In my parents' social circle, he was looked up to as the solid one, the good, hard-working, decent guy, the best at what he does, the rock, with a nice way about him. My sister and I were crazy about him.

NOW WHICH ONE OF YOU GUYS WERE PARKSMEN THAT DAY? COME ON - ADMIT IT. MY GUESS CIRCA 1955-1957? 

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That Bratton was bullied by the PARKSMEN - wow

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Billy Bratton's book mentions the Edward Southworth school and where in Dorchester was or is this school? Are we talking about the same gang (Parksman) he's talking about???

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The SOUTHWORTH school was to the right of the Mather School on Parish street, near the fire station. It was probably demolished in 1973 or so. I use to hang out there.

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there were parksmen and then the junior parksmen after that- \ junior- jughead- name them for us- steve calabro, ... the parksmen were about 5 years older in the 60's- kevin >>>

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Anyone remember the "SPECIAL" ice cream truck? Besides ice cream one could order a 6 pack on SUNDAY! circa 1973

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I found 3 real half balls in my cellar. Maybe we can strike up a game. In my opinion, the best names for the softballs teams were The Bu Viewers, The White Punks, The Ugly 9, and the Ronan Stones. What do you think? Joe(Fishcakes)Lasko.

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Hey, This is a wonderful idea! Can't wait until Oct. I've got some pictures that I'll try to send in. Does anyone know where on earth Becky Finn or Don Perry are? Donna Hubert

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the kids that hung around at the dot house were the Lancer.

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Grew up on Howe Street, went Boston Latin and like many of us, went on to Boston Tech. (Class of 1970). Went to Saint Peter's Parish. Was born on Winter Street, next to the Calabros and knew a kid named Kevin who started the Junior Parksmen who hung out in park in front of First Parish Church. Reunion is a fantastic idea. Ken Ellis

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Any others from Hancock St., Howe Street area attending??

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THE NAME OF THE GANG AT TEBROC AND GENEVA I THINK, THE LORDS

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I used to play basketball with the kids from DOWNER Ct. and HOWE St. Buster, Dave Campbell, some of the Leonards and many others. Howe Street kids - refresh my memory???

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used to play football with the Condry's from Downer Court, also a guy named Billy, wore glasses. Howe Street was Tommy McGrath,Rich Martell. Might be a bit older than you, 53 here

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hey rich martell here to answer question about the tebroc gang it was the tebroc saints. i lived on hancock st. hung out on howe st. mostly. went to edward southworth, mather, luckily avoided grover clevland jr. wentto latin then english high class of 70 . played alot of football and baseball at ronan.

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Hey Rich martell,I lived on Quincy st.hung around Quincy and Clarkson.Went to the Mather and the Grover 67,68,69 played third base for the grover. Class of 1972 Brighton high.also hung around Hancock st. MIKE HOUSTON ,

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whatever happened to Mike Houston??

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The best quote Jerry Bruno ever said was regarding his son Arthur. He was yelling at him for something he did and said " the best thing about you ran down my leg." Took me plenty of years to figure out what it meant, but I remember it clear as the day standing in his store.

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 there were no lemons the lords hung out on the corner of dakota and geneva ave also at the marshall school moving down bowdion st the saints were on the corner of quincy and bowdion [jacks drug store] the boys from gerrys moved down to uncle sams on the corner of bellevue and barry and later joined up with the jr. parksmen who as we know hung out at donovan park aka the little park there was a group of guys who hung at the corner of draper and bowdion i don't think they had a name but they worw those grey/white rain/shine coats the jr saints hung on tebroc and the cavaliers [red and white sweaters] hung at ross's drugstore corner of bowdion and geneva some of you will remember that ross's sold beer on sundays

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the drug store on the corner of quincy and bowdion copley drug

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played softball for the ugly nine for one season. 1st base only when mike condry was piching. or rene would have me play the out-field.-cardar

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Cardar was too HANDSOME to be an UGLY9 that was left for the true U9's :-) But every now and then they wanted some beauty and talent... THE UGLY NINE Well let's see - Pat Carey, Rene, Mike Condry, Mike Morehouse, Jimmy Hunt, Pat McDermott, Mike Urich, Jimmy Mullee and sometimes JOEY Callabro... who did I miss?

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Pee Wee Saia, Arthur Bruno, Russo's... did they play on the UGLY nine as well?

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Someone mentioned Copley Drug. I lived on Draper St. and remember going there to pick up my "PADS" when I was like 13. It was like a scene from Mission Impossible. After I bought them I'd stand inside the doorway until I saw that the light had changed and then I'd dash across the street and hide in the doorway of each store, making sure no one saw me with that "brown bag". Once I made it to the Draper St. corner I'd fly home. Thank God for superstores nowadays!

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Copley Drug Store - had an incredible collection of old coins that I bought as a kid... started my collection at the store.

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Oops! In reference to the "Mission Impossible" statement, I was lost. I was talking about Lang and Moore on Hamilton St. Hey, remember St. Joes Donut Shop near Copley Drug. They did a hell of a business on Sunday mornings!

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That story about Billy Bratton was funny. He hung out with my brother Lenny Brown and Lenny says that Billy was a real crybaby. He always wanted to be the commander of every war game that they played on the street. When he became famous, he would never acknowledge where he came from, "Hecla Street". He had a sister named "Patty". Anyone ever hear what happened to her? Another story about the little park. My father had a new white Impalain the mid 60's that he parked in front of the white church one night. It was stolen. Now which one of the Parkmen did it? Come clean...

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right next to Joe's Donut Shop & Copley Drug was the Mighty Midget!!

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I WAS THE ORIGINAL SHORTSTOP FOR THE UGLY NINE WHEN WE WERE ALL UGLY. I WAS ALSO THE ONLY ONE WHO COULD PLAY. LATER RENE BROUGHT IN SOME YOUNGER GUYS, CHOOKIE AND HIS FRIENDS. I THINK HE WAS MOLESTING THEM BUT NOTHING'S BEEN PROVEN AND NO ONE IS TALKING. PAT MOREHOUSE

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Remember the old cobbler whose shop was right next to Jerrys? What language did he speak anyway? It was probably English but it was just slurred because of the glue you smelled whenever you went in there.

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The cobbler was Joe Longo's father.

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St.Joe's Donut shop had the best honey dipped donuts around, Krispy Kreme has nothing on them

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Hey I have been reading these comments and it sure does bring back some memories for me. I loved Joe's Donut Shop and they did have the best honey dipped ever. Behind the Mighty Midget is where we would go in the morning to sneak our cigarettes before entering good ole St. Peters wondering if anybody reading this remembers joining me there. I remember a lot of us meeting there in the morning, to name a few Cocker, Gerry , Brian , Paul, Cindy, Deanna, Leanie and Carol. Any of you out there and are you going to this.

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The name of the gang from the Dot House was the Grand Dukes.Their motto was "Grand Dukes don't dig ..... Fill in the blank. I believe some of the Lenane's were members. I believe Cocker and the gang will be attending.Who wrote that request? Joe Reardon

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the best place to play halfball was at the mather school yard (white church side).we had an understanding with the fire house, that when they went out on a call we would make sure no-one broke in. they would have an understanding with the cops, not to bother us when we were playing halfball and drinking beers. of course this is or was unofficial. but we never really did get hassled by the cops when we played halfball. i remember mark mcdonough, robbie hassey, bobby(egghead)michaels, mark cloughety, richie leroy and me(cardar) hitting roofers. hassey twice. what a great game!!! i tried to introduce halfball here in arizona years ago. but i think they thought i was nuts, or the heat fried my brain, little did they know it was the drugs from the 70's i played basketball up at the 101 steps court. what ever happened to weasal. he was a good ball player.fancy.-later cardar

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Our secret spot for smoking was behind Lang and Moore

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Hey Kenny, that is definitely Peggy in the picture.

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Does anyone remember Irving's at the corner of Hamilton and Bowdoin Street? We used to get our green knee socks and white Peter Pan blouses there. And the those Honey Dipped donuts were the best EVER. Me and Dianne Power got bagged in the 8th grade by Miss Thompson at recess. Inez got mad at us for sneaking in. We used to smoke behind the school on Coleman Street. Sister Francis bagged us by yelling out the third floor window and grabbing Theresa Crehan out of line when we came back from lunch. Fran Maxwell(D'Agostino)

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I remember Irvings. I got the ugliest pair of olive green rain boots there. The owners were really nice people. I remember when they closed, they let us take anything we wanted from the store. There were hundreds of pairs of stockings and other feminine items and I grabbed a Fedora and a money clip. I'd kill for those stockings now! Hey, what's with all the gibberish on the guestbook? Also do you realize it says Guess Book and not Guest Book in the comments section?

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The Parksmen came down the hill from the white church because they wanted to take over the PAL center across from St.Peters church.They also liked the girls who were hanging there better.

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Hey, I don't see anything about Joe's - the corner of Topliff and Homes Ave. We had quite the crew and will be represented at the reunion. All of the girls from Joe's still hang out!!! Just finished celebrating our 50th bdays! Looking forward to the reunion.

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from dino--- ronanpark@aol.com-- for those of you that have asked you can can and email me photos- or call me and i can arrange pick up and get them back to you-we will scan days at work 617-343-6186 or 343-6183 is easiest to get hold of me- dino send me nicknames- i will keep a list even though we know some of you don't like those old stupid names- but we all get a kick out oif them brian driscoll nicknamed me spungy before dino stuck

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THE UGLY NINE WERE ORIGINALY STEVE CALABRO -PITCHER, JIMBOY D'NAFRIO- CATCHER, MIKE CONDRY- 1ST, STEVE JACKSON-2ND, PAT MOREHOUSE-SS, MIKE MOREHOUSE 3RD, RONNIE DOUGHERTY- CF, A COUPLE OF RONNIES FRIENDS PLAYED LF & RF, I DON'T RECALL THIER NAMES. I DON'T REMEMBER PAT CARIE EVER WARING A BASEBALL GLOVE NEVER MIND PLAYING. I THINK JIMMIE MULLEE SUBBED. THIS WAS MOST OF THE ORIGINAL NINE

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Hey Red, Remember playing street hockey up the Mather ? Hawzi

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Hey Hawzy - I hope all is well with you and the family - I will see you at the reunion. Make sure you spread the word about the reunion and if you have any old pictures I can get them up on the site and on the DVD project. Keep in touch - Red McLean

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I am the one looking to see if Cocker and all those guys are going. I am Mary Muse or some people may remember as Tush. I know what an awful nickname, but back then I thought it was pretty cool. Well I hope a lot of you guys show up I would love to know what happened with everyone.

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GREAT SITE!!! ANYONE REMEMBER THE FLIP FLOP OR THE OLD HAMILTON MOVIES? I TAUGHT AT THE GROVER FOR 34 YEARS (SHOP TEACHER) PLAYED FOR THE LIONS CLUB LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE REGARDING THOSE TOPICS. WOULD LIKE TO OFFER MY HELP IN ANY WAY TO SAVE THE MRMORIES OF MEETING HOUSE HILL

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The shop teachers at the grover,I remenber were MR HOLT PRINTING SHOP AND MR BERTAZZONI WOODWORKING ALSO HISTORY MR GREELEY.

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Hey SHOPTEACHER are you Mr. Fraser? Looking forward to seeing you... I use to play hockey with Larry Keefe

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Hey Martell and Ellis did you get your tickets.

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Hope to see everyone from the area there that night.. Kathy, Snooky, Elaine and Darlene Kubik

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Frank Driscoll was the greatest pitcher ever to walk onto Ronan Park. Bar None!

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Anyone seen Daly around? I believe he left the USMC - now his missing in action on the homefront.

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how about sledding up in ronan?...the huge bumps on the big hill?...who needs mountains!...the best place and time 60's-70's for a kid to grow up...

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anyone remember wiffle ball in the "field" on hamilton st?...(located behind abelow's on bowdoin st)...bet there are still a few balls up on that roof!how about pulling some groceries home from the first national on bowdoin st on a saturday to make a buck?..don't forget to have a quick lunch break at ernies sub shop or a frappe w peewee or joe colabro at the elephant house....great website here!

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...and while i'm on a nostalgic roll...who needs the esplanade on the 4th or the world series at fenway? all u had to do was go up to ronan early in the morning on the 4th for a full day of events and the "world series" game in the afternoon.then of course the best seat in the city for fireworks up on the hill.the good people of boston suffered for god knows how long waiting for the red sox to win the series,little did they know that some 37 yrs earlier (1967 to be exact) the red sox had played the cardinals in the st peters cyo little league world series but the cards won that one (i played for them) so i guess the sox '04 victory was well deserved!

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I remember sledding up Ronan. We'd start at seven bumps, go down the path and then take our lives in our hands going down suicide. Then we'd all go back to my house and warm up with chicken noodle soup and hot chocolate. Who said growing up in the city isn't good for kids! I forgot all about the Elephant House. HI Fi still has the best Pizza in the world and Chucks had the best Italian subs ever. How about the lime-rickies at the drugstore in Fields Corner? Hey, everyone should wish Bobby O'Shea a Happy Birthday! I love this site!

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I remember mighty midget grand opening they had a drawing for a tv and Charlie Kabilian won.they said you has to be 21,and wouldn,t give it to him.I think Charlie father did get the new television.

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This is for Ann Feeney, of all those pictures you have do you have any nudes of yourself and if so could you send me some. Barney

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Nice try Barney..I do have some of you though in your little short shorts...not a bad bod back then...Annie

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Ann, I was driving down Beacon St. last week and saw my old apt. I going away one weekend and you and BD stayed there. I remember this because when I got home the place was cleaned for the first time, thanks. Oh yeah, I'm pretty sure Bugsy has some nude pictures of Barny, I think they were taken a little bit farther down the Cape.

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Pat Moorehouse was that you? yes I always was good at 'cleaning-up' ...Annie

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Gee Annie, how'd you figure out it was me ? You must of spent alot of weekends in a lot of apartments on Beacon St. back in those days. Good guess. PM

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some of the grand dukes were, jerry lenane(who past away 1 year ago 3/16)brian mcdonald, , brett latham, jimmy boyd, frankie o'leary(who also past away)

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My mother is making me write this. She says the original Parksmen were '59 or '60. What is said about the Parksmen is not true. She hung out at the little park. The original Parksman got the sweaters. Just passing the information along... Lynn Reynolds

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PARKSMAN OF THE 20th CENTURY. IT'S EITHER BOB NEWCOMBE, JOE KIBO, TOMMY HAWKO, OR BIG "D". I'M VOTIN "D"!

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Date: Friday, March 23, 2007
 

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What a great site. My early years were on Rosseter & Olney St's. Pat & Mike Moorehouse, Marty & Peter Walsh, Bobby & Billy Joyce. My brother I believe was a Parksman, Richie Skinner(RIP).He married Joanne Murray. He was also in a band with John Taylor, Louie Risk, they were called "Heated Blood" they use to play the old summer concerts next to the First National in Fields Corner.Hope I got it right and someone remembers. At the Grover, met the gang from Corona St. Rick LaCivita, Billy Bulger, Manny Paula, the Clancy's. Paul "Okie" O'Connell from Longfellow St. still friends with them all to this day.Looking forward to the party, sounds great.Oh yea, had Mr. Bertazonni for woodworking at the Grover. Wally Skinner

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Date: Saturday, March 24, 2007
 

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I never thought I would ever sya this, but I moved to 7 Tebroc St when I was 8 years old. That was 50 years ago! Also, the Lords hung out on the corner of Westville St & Geneva Ave and also in the John Marshall School yard. Johnny Barber

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Remote Name: 151.199.26.107
Date: Sunday, March 25, 2007
 

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Lynn, are you Mary Ellen's daughter?

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Date: Friday, March 30, 2007
 

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were Denise and Diane kane really twins?

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Date: Friday, March 30, 2007
 

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r.i.p JOE ((MIER))) WERBER SR. OWNER OF JOES CORNER STORE. GET CAUGHT STEALING FROM HIM, HE'D BEAT YOU WITH A OLD PICKLE.

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Date: Tuesday, April 03, 2007
 

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yes Diane and Denise ARE twins and they could still kick your ass!

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Date: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
 

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kash721@verizon.net - I am Maryellen's daughter. Who are you?

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Date: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
 

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To the Howe St.guys...Rich Martell & Ken Ellis. Other Howe St people will be going...Suzie(Mello)Adduci,& Mike Mello. Hopefully the rest of the Mello's too!

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Remote Name: 151.199.26.107
Date: Wednesday, April 04, 2007
 

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lynnb4@verizon.net I am Kathy (Shea) Shaw. I went to school with your Mom. Tell her hi

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Date: Thursday, April 05, 2007
 

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Billy Bratton should I.D. the "PARKSMEN" who roughed him up - come on - which one of you did it? He has a real big gang called the LAPD 6K strong :-) JJ

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Date: Thursday, April 05, 2007
 

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WHO EVER GOT ALL OF BASEBALL BILLS CARD COLLECTION HAS TO BE ONE RICH S.O.B TODAY, THATS IF THEY KNOW WHAT THEY COULD BE WORTH.

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Date: Thursday, April 05, 2007
 

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just wanted to say HI,, and I cant wait to see how old weve all gotten,,but still young at heart!!!haha Sammy dont forget the pictures!!! this is Gail Sartori usung Sartori's computer. See you all there!!!

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Date: Friday, April 06, 2007
 

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who remembers rubbing thier finger accross thier teeth in front of the chinese cleaners at the corner of only and bowdion streets? do that and get chsed for miles.

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Date: Saturday, April 07, 2007
 

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I hope I don't hurt anyones feelings on the commitee but it seems like it would make more sense to have a DJ who could play all the songs that span such a vast amount of years and music, than having a band that plays a particular type of music. If we had a DJ people could request certain songs and it would be more nostalgic, but we could also have some of the wild stuff that's out there now. You are all doing a great job and I thank God for this website every day. I wish I was closer so I could take part in the plans. Do you know it still says Guess Book instead of Guest Book? I'll be sending some pictures as soon as my children show me how to do it.

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Remote Name: 207.172.216.114
Date: Sunday, April 08, 2007
 

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Excited about reunion but, where is the old gang from the fifties? Haven't seen a name or a comment. By the way, the corner store (Homes Ave and Topliff} was Louis Kisner's Variety store in our day). Hope to hear from a few of you.

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Remote Name: 24.218.153.48
Date: Sunday, April 08, 2007
 

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So, who remembers: Al the Barber at Leo's Barber Shop? Adducci's Market? Petey Anne's Bakery? Lang and Moore Drug Store? Father Carney? Father Kelley? Father Costello? Father King? Did you ever get your Marian Medal? Did you ever bowl in the basement of Ronan Hall? What color was your May Procession dress or tie? Were you ever in St. Peter's Drill Team? Did you ever get a Hoodsie at the Kane Post on Memorial Day? If you have not experienced any of the above, the you are much younger than we are!!! It is EAster Sunday, 2007 and the LaBollita Girls from Church are reminiscing and searching and enjoying this site!

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Date: Monday, April 09, 2007
 

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I remember most of the things you mentioned, and I think I went to school with one of the LaBolita girls.

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Date: Monday, April 09, 2007
 

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I remember alot of what you wrote. Petey Annes had those half moons and something lemon that was great. I also got my Marion Medal and I think I still have it. I remember most of the priests you mentioned. Then there was Father McLaughlin (and his car). What about Sister Catherine in 6th grade? She was a spitfire. I'm sure Kenny Murphy and Pat O'Rierdan remember her. She used to beat the hell out of Kenny and Pat was her favorite. Does anyone remember when the dog came into Mass and peed on Monsignor Doyle? How about the big fight after Midnight Mass?

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Date: Monday, April 09, 2007
 

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I THINK MOST OF THE CROWD WILL REMEMBER THE LITTLE STORE AT THE CORNER OF TOFLIFF AND HOLMES AVE AS BEING (((JOES VARIETY)))) WHERE YOU CAN GET A COLD SODA,PACK OF SMOKES AND ROLLING PAPERS AT THE FRONT DOOR,GO AROUND BACK AND GET SOME GOOD WEED OUT THE BACK WINDOW.

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Date: Monday, April 09, 2007
 

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From Dino- myself and Red JJ McLean got together today about the website-- JJ set it up and is doing a great job He showed me how to change some things-- THANKS JJ RED Some of the photos sent to Sammy's email did not get posted- people did not want to use their meetinghousehillreunion.info email addresses so i have received SOME of them and we will post thanks to all you can send photos to Dino at ronanpark@aol.com thanks to all we will be getting to you on tickets

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Remote Name: 151.199.26.107
Date: Tuesday, April 10, 2007
 

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I remember all the stuff from the 50's and 60's. I remember going to Louie's to get a penny pickle from the jar on top of the counter. Best pickles ever!!!!

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Remote Name: 71.232.179.134
Date: Thursday, April 12, 2007
 

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Just finished reading all the comments. Lots of people remember a lot of things from the past. Remember George's variety on Bowdoin-near St. Pete's or Chrisite's on the corner of Winter and Bowdoin. George watched every move you made and yelled all the time. Went to Edward Southward, Mather, Girl's Latin (for one term) then to the Grover and then onto Jeremiah E. Burke High School for Girls. Someone should get Billie Bratton for defamation of charactor on the Parksmen. They weren't that bad...famous for hiding in the trees while the police sped up Adams St. Like they couldn't see or hear them coming. Many memories in the park and church yard. Does anyone remember the Strawberry Festivals in the Church yard? or the hula hoop contest? or the ice skating rink they made (bumpy but fun)? sledding down the hill into the wrought iron fence? buying 2 cases of beer-one for the group and the other for the police officer and firemen? I'll stop now...too many to write. Thanks for the trips down memory lane.

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Date: Thursday, April 12, 2007
 

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Remember things from the past. There was also a George'S variety store on Quincy st.across from cat alley. Originality call John'S in the early 60'S

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Date: Thursday, April 12, 2007
 

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Hey Tush Great to see your name on the comments I (obviously) will be there (I'm on the committee) I remember having my morning smoke behind Copley Drug too. Can't wait to catch up Kathy Egan

Email: debbie (nee) broderick
Remote Name: 12.11.145.74
Date: Friday, April 13, 2007
 

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I remember living on Inwood Street. These names come to mind - Kilgore, McTavish, Nee, Larosa, Chapman. We played kick the can, billy billy buck buck, red rover. I went to St Peter's for five years. These names come to mind - Barbara O'Connor, Donna Guisti and who could forget Robert E. Lee.

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Date: Friday, April 13, 2007
 

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I remember the Midnight Mass fight! Great way to remember Christmas, eh? Does anyone remember when the band won their competitions and would come marching up Bowdoin Street? Or if you went to the Mather School and went to religious class at St. Peter's on Tuesday afternoons. A parade of kids through the park. The sprinklers near the Mather when it was hotter than heck. Anyone go to day camp at the Dot House back in the 60s? Great pics on the site. Caught Jack O'Riordan and Brian McDonough....worked with them back when we were younger....on Bowdoin Street.

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Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007
 

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debbie(nee) broderick, do you work at the FRB? Maybe at one time in r&a?, I am a retired check person, KTS

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Remote Name: 76.178.241.227
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007
 

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Wow,I had a good laugh. I hadn't thought about the rubbing of our fingers across out teeth in front of the Chinese cleaners. I lived on Norton Street but moved to Maine in '69. Does anyone remember "Bob" the guy in the ice cream truck that came around every summer evening? Also, the "whip" truck. We would pay a dime for a ride. I would go to Jacks to buy my mom's cigs and occasionally to Watson's for groceries. I remember buying my "punks" at the 5 and 10.

Good job posting in gallery II Dino. We need to add some comments (although many of the PICS speak for themselves. **** If any person does not want their PIC up here please let us know ****

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Date: Sunday, April 15, 2007
 

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OK, who's going from the Tebroc St. jr. Saints? I see Bugsy is signed up.

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Remote Name: 24.61.27.193
Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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Since the LaBollita girls want to get "old" i may as well join them: you know your old if: you were a pinboy at St. Peters ronan hall bowling alley, shopped at the First National market across from the church, watched them tear down Lyceum Hall next to the fire house and finally enough about Billy Bratton who never left Hecla street and is just writing lies about any- one who hung up the little park which it was called in the 50's. Also how about the great Christmas tree bonfire in the little park in the mid fifties, never seen another one like it since.

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Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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KTS yes I work at the FRB. yes I used to work in R&A. who are you? are you going to the reunion? deb (nee) broderick

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Remote Name: 151.199.26.107
Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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debbie (nee) broderick , no I am not going to the reunion,we have other plans, I am Kathy Shaw , do you remember me? I was asst supervisor in check, took early retirement in 2001, I used to hang out at Bowdoin and Onley St a loooong time ago, went to St Peters, MRM and then FRB

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Remote Name: 71.192.48.126
Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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I must be the eldest in the group. I recall when Petey Ann's was "The Hilltop" and Lang & Moore's was Fermoyles Drug. How about those vanilla cokes at the counter? Remember the "Hammy" theater and the Hamilton Spa?Many the grubby hand went into that pickle barrel. Memories, memories. This trip down the lane is great!

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Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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What really happened and who was busted for chopping down the flag pole at the top of the hill in Ronan park. I grew up pretty much next to the park and was very young at the time but I remember that event was HUGE!

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Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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Actually, Petey-Anne's and the Hilltop were two seperate bakeries. Petey's was next to the old First National and the Hilltop was across the street near the Horsehoe. Hilltop had the best birthday cakes ever and burned down or the oven blew up in the mid sixties ( I think).

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Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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Before it was Petey Anne's, it was called Schatz Bakery I think, and they had the best jelly donuts. And I have to agree that the Hilltop had great birthday cakes. I remember having them, now that is a good memory!!!

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Date: Monday, April 16, 2007
 

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The hilltop was next Burks barroom

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Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 

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Kathy Shaw, yes I remember you. Too bad you're not going. I'm still here at the FRB, with all the new people. I'm the president of the Quarter Century Club this year. Now I feel old deb

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Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 

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Debbie Broderick, I do not miss a thing about FRB. Things had really changed, it was 2003 that I left. Wow, pres of Quarter Century, good for you. Maybe I will see you there. Drop a line in here every now and then to keep in touch Kathy

Email: bhassey1027@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 148.139.13.7
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 

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I just wanted to say that the pictures and the comments are great it brings back so many memories of St. Peter's and Meeting house Hill. It makes you remember so much. The stores on Bowdon St, St. Peters School , St. Peters Band and Color gaurd, the Kane Post, Hanging up the little Park. Working at Joe's donut Shop and Ashley's Breakfast shop. I also lived on top of the horseshoe tavern for about eight years. Meeting house hill is were I met my best friends (Marykate, Cathy, Happy, Kathy and Denise) And to this day we still bring up all the great times we had growing up in Dorchester.

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Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 

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Hey Bobby Hassey: Red here - nice to see you on board - spread the word and send us some old PICS of the neighborhood. We had a great childhood in DOT.

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Remote Name: 72.93.221.90
Date: Tuesday, April 17, 2007
 

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to the LaBollita girls i remember youre father Joe he was very good friends with my father and i would not worry about the band they play all the songs we know and i am sure they will take requests dont be afraid to leave your name after your comments from Steve Adduci

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Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
 

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THANKS TO ALL WHO BOUGHT MY GIQ'S AT O'MAYS LIQUORS WHEN I WAS ONLY 15.

Email: ro_labo@yahoo,com
Remote Name: 71.232.177.118
Date: Wednesday, April 18, 2007
 

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Hi Steve Adduci: Actually our Dad was Al LaBollita (the barber). He worked at Leo's Barber Shop next to Adduci's Market. Joe was our Uncle. Which Adduci do you belong to? Noticed the name Robby Hassey. His family lived on the first floor of our triple decker a very long time ago. Good to see so many names from the past. Ro

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Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
 

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Hi Debbie Nee, I remember you from St. Peter's. You could recite the alphabet backwards. Can't remember what grade we were in but I was impressed.So much so that I still practice it. : )

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Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
 

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that's so funny you remember me saying the alphabet backwards. Actually my whole family can do it. Who are you by the way? deb nee broderick

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Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
 

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Lots of good memories, lots of fun people on Inwood and Norton Streets (the Kilgores, LaRosa's, Ryans, Nichols, Fitzy, etc.), hanging out in the bank yard on Olney Street, the crazy nuns at St. Peters....Can't wait to see everyone. Kathie Nee

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Date: Thursday, April 19, 2007
 

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To the LoBolitta girls when i got off the computer that night i remembered there was Al too. Wasnt Joe a electrician. I was Sevs son. I think my uncle Bob and aunt Joanne are going with other family members. You will have to put your maiden name on your name tag that night. from Steve Adduci

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Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
 

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ANYONE UP FOR A GOOD GAME OF STREET HOCKEY IN THE MEETINGHOUSE HILL BANK PARKING LOT?

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Remote Name: 65.119.215.253
Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
 

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Happy Birthday to Neal Gilbert, Brian Lowry, Mike Drummey, Bobby Hawe, Pat O'Riordan and all the other chuckleheads out there who either have turned or will be turning 50 this year....Hope to see you all at the reunion.....Bob

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Remote Name: 67.90.33.242
Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
 

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My best friend Diane and I were a little younger than the "boys" we had crushes on (about 4 yrs) but we remember them like it was yesterday-(okay it was actually 1971-1975 or so) Okie, jesse, artie, kevin, john, jack steve etc- we would walk by all hours of the day where you guys were hanging on the wall or down in the lower park just to see you and hope you would see us- (of course we were nothing to see at the time all flat chested and geeky) but one could only hope..... I went to CCD at St peters- hung out at Petey-Annes when not "attending" church- did "business" with Steve Doyle from his perch on the ice cream chest in Joe's Variety on Topliff St- obsessed over the "older" guys, concerts at the Orpheum, who had a car that night we could ride around in, whose house we could crash in, waiting for Jimmy Adduci to come down Longfellow st on his bike and maybe get a spin around the block, - and waited patiently for Bill Murphy and his dog Nestorenko (sp?)to come walking by- grew up and dated him for awhile- turned out to be a great guy- also fulfilled another unrequited love interest won't mention any names but "reminds me of a cross between Pierce Brosan and Peter Jennings" proved all that I hoped for and more- he also turned out very well- just not with me ha ha- The music of that time is still such a huge connection for me as well- I hope the band can measure up- Bob Dylan, Eric Clapton, Mott the Hoople, Yes, Three Dog Night, Jackson Brown, ELP, and Jethro Tull- wow i can actually feel the gray hairs growing- I lived all the way at the other end of Holmes ave- over geneva ave over Bowdoin on Bullard St had my communion at St peters and my confirmation- went to the John Marshall- Grover Cleveland and Dot High- starting hanging around the "corner" at 12-13- learned alot of very valuable life lessons from some of the older crowd- how to flirt, how to smoke-everything- how to drive- how not to go to school on a really day- oh wait I taught Diane how to do that-ha ha-I've ahd a smile on my face all day since Diane called to tell me about the reunion- I guess it was a pretty good childhood after all- mad

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Date: Friday, April 20, 2007
 

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I've seen a lot of comments and seen some names from a lot of people i know from the old neighborhhod, Where are the people from my age such as BILL CHUKIE,PAUL FALVEY,DENNIS ROACHE,BOBBY MANN,MARK MARION,NOODLES,JACK MCGEE,ED MCGEE,DENNIS KANE,DAVE BRODBECK,AL CHARBO,JOE LASKO (FISHCAKES),AND ALL THE OTHERS,OH YA DON'T FORGET THE GIRLS. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE.

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Remote Name: 70.22.236.253
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2007
 

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Hello everyone I think the reunion sounds fantastic. Heard about it from B. McDonough and P. Morehouse reminded me of it the other night when I ran into him. Rich (Chops) Bailey ll).

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Remote Name: 24.91.49.193
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2007
 

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where are all the Howe street people who hung out at the White Church???

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Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2007
 

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Hey, I am one of the girls from the Bobby Mann, Paul Falvey, Dennis Roche etc. era--as soon as I can get some my pictures put on disk, I will get them in. I have some good ones. The memories from Ronan Park are priceless. It had to be the place to be since I traveled to and from Braintree all the time! I could not even begin to count how many times we made the trip up and down Homes Ave from the park to Joe's(Who I have a great picture of). I miss the old crowd. J

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Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
 

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Where are all the people from SPS, Class of '71? I know we're turning 50 this year, but I still remember the "whip" on Norton St., and "Bob," the ice-cream truck driver. How could anybody ever forget "Ernie's." His food was the best around, and when we had a half day from St. Peter's, we had to wait to get a table to eat our lunch. Meatball sub, french fries, and a coke from the coke machine, all for $1.00. Oh yeah, messing with the people at the chinese laundry brought back a bunch of laughs too. Can't wait to see how all the guys I had a crush on, are aging. This is terrible, but I remember opening the door to Lang & Moore, reaching my hand into the candy counter, and stealing whatever I grabbed first. The nuns would be appalled. Hi Rita!!!!!

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Remote Name: 66.31.168.167
Date: Sunday, April 22, 2007
 

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You might want to add this link <http://old-picture.com/europe/Dorchester-General-England-view.htm> to the others on your website. It is a photo of Dorchester in Dorset England (Thomas Hardy country). Two years ago my wife and I were driving in the area and came upon Dorchester. We were delighted to walk up the High Street and find, at the top, St Peter's Church where we had a great conversation with the Dorchester Town Crier, who is very familiar with Dorchester, MA. He got a real kick out of hearing that we were married in St Peter's Church in 1957. In the photo, St Peter's is prominent in the center on the top of the hill.

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Date: Monday, April 23, 2007
 

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To the LaBollita girls, Thanks for reminding me about the Barber Shop. I would always go with my dad and read the comic books that were kept by the window. The best part was getting that Bazooka bubble gum on the way out!!!!

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Date: Monday, April 23, 2007
 

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I see a lot of comments without peoples names. Please add a box on the post comment page for your name like the one for your Email. thank you deb nee broderick

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Date: Tuesday, April 24, 2007
 

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jimmy mullee member of the ugly 9 passed away earlier this week 54 years old

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Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
 

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How many of you guys attended the 4th of july or the labor day events up at Ronan Park and what races or competitions were you in then????? Blueberry Pie Contest or the Bicycle Contest

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Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
 

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I'M REALLYU NOT SURE WHO WAS THERE AT THE PARK ON THE 4TH OF JULY, ALL I KNOW IS THAT I HAD THE BEST DEAL ON FIRECRACKERS.

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Remote Name: 151.203.222.175
Date: Wednesday, April 25, 2007
 

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where's "chopper" bailey?

Name: John "Red" McLean
Email: jjmclean@comcast.net
Remote Name: 66.30.253.110
Date: Friday, April 27, 2007
Time: 11:18:31 AM
 

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All the kids that hung around the White Church (Little Park), Fifield St., Mather School, Church and East St. (1968-1980 or so) ARE PLANNING TO ATTEND THIS EVENT - please buy your tickets ASAP... tables are the best way to keep your group together.

Name: Nancy Brown
Email: Njb1119@AOL.COM
Remote Name: 64.12.122.195
Date: Friday, April 27, 2007
Time: 10:05:26 PM
 

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Anyone remember....Eagle rock,Ernie's pizza,Mike's on Hamilton & Clarkson,Rock Hill down savin Hill,The old tenney. What was that bar down Field's Corner where the Techniques played?

Name: BARB REGAN TALLENT
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Remote Name: 24.233.67.184
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 08:58:44 AM
 

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HI NANCY, EAGLE ROCK aka THE MOUNTAINS WAS MY BACK YARD. I LOVED THE PIZZA AT ERNIES AND EVEN SPENT A LITTLE TIME AT ROCK HILL AND I THINK YOU WERE THERE. WAS IT THE IRISH ROVER IN FIELD'S CORNER? MISSED YOU AT BOB'S B-DAY PARTY. HOPE TO SEE YOU AT DONNA'S IN AUGUST.

Name: Dawn Leighton(Donna Hubert)
Email: Dawnleighton@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.61.176.13
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 10:31:47 AM
 

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Hey Neal, Happy Birthday! Sorry I'm late. I was out of state. Happy Birthday to all the others, too. Hey Bob, thanks a lot. Just because I'm a spring chicken compared to you old guys,(still 23) doesn't mean you can't wish me a Happy Birthday, too. Happy Birthday to Cathy Coyne, John Kennedy, Betty Leonard, Lorraine Ryan and Billy LaRosa as well. I think all your birthdays are around this time. As always, LOVE THIS SITE! Hoping to send pictures today. See Ya

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Remote Name: 72.93.221.90
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 06:42:13 PM
 

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I won the hula hoop contest up at the white church. Do you know who I am?

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Remote Name: 66.30.253.110
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 07:12:05 PM
 

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Sa Aducci's other half won the HULA HOOP

Name: dino donovan
Email: ronanpark@aol.com
Remote Name: 209.6.21.31
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 08:18:54 PM
 

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From Dino and Red JJ- we will take down any photo you do not want up here- if you don't want YOUR photo up here - let me know- this is for fun not to make fun of people- we understand-

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Remote Name: 72.93.221.90
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 09:01:15 PM
 

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Okay, who guessed who the winner was of the Hula Hoop contest?

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Remote Name: 66.30.253.110
Date: Saturday, April 28, 2007
Time: 10:18:46 PM
 

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I guess it was Aducci - real easy - what's my prize?

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Email: tpmeneel2verizon.net
Remote Name: 129.44.176.158
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Time: 12:24:31 AM
 

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the Techniques played at the Irish Rover

Name: Tom Healy
Email: tkatt@bellsouth.net
Remote Name: 216.79.200.163
Date: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Time: 09:35:07 AM
 

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Shaky,Satch,Buffalo,Big J,Chin[Ski],Emma,TKat,Nut[Bunhead],Beano,Elrod,MudCat,Bookman,GoGo,Chico,Musher,Fudd,Cos,Heddy I mean hedly,Omo,Blah,Dribs,Hypo,Noseguard,Whisper,Chet,Farkle,Sully,Cal,Seano,Okie,Head & Shoulders,Keg Head,Gooeye,Minkna,Fitzy,PeeWee [oops]. Does anyone know where these guys are now cause there sure not down here?

Name: Gail Sartori (Stapleton)
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Date: Sunday, April 29, 2007
Time: 10:51:50 PM
 

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i just sat for the first time and read the "guess book"...looked at all the pictures and laughed my ass off!!!!! I cant wait to see everyone.It will be so much fun. I just called Midge to let her know and tell many people that i see working at C.F.Donovan's. Which of course we all will remember as Bulldogs..."jumpin" Jimmy Devlin, Golden Joe Baker/ Those were the days....Blizzard of '78. Anyway I cant wait for the reunion. Special hi to Anne Feeney!

Name: peggy
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Monday, April 30, 2007
Time: 07:46:55 AM
 

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hey its peggy goslin here. reading all these comments has braught such memories.. st joes donuts THE BEST honet dip in the world. st peters pebbles anyone here in the band. that was about 66' i think. i lived on quincy st. and hung up at howes st/hancock st when i got a little older. hey richie martell and mikey houston i saw your comments. i can't wait to see everyone. got my ticket so i am ready. man the memories are unbelievable on this site i can't stop reading it. have to go to work but i can't wait to check this again.

Name: peggy
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Monday, April 30, 2007
Time: 07:59:37 AM
 

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hey what about charlie brown, i remember when i was like 11yrs old, everyone was scared of him, i guess he was like the toughest guy in the parksmen at time. oh and remember the big blackout, we had a blast. what fun trying to find our way in the dark!!!

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Date: Monday, April 30, 2007
Time: 02:09:08 PM
 

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WHO CAN REMEMBER THAT SOUND OF A TALL ONE OPENING,WHILE YOU WERE TRYING TO BE QUIET BECAUSE YOU WERE WATCHING A MOVIE AT THE PARK STREET CINEMA.

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Date: Monday, April 30, 2007
Time: 04:19:56 PM
 

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I can not only remember the smell of a cold Shultz Beer, but the smell of sweet pungent Jamaican gold as it puffed above our Irish noses - listening to the Beatles & Stones.

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Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
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JAMAICAN GOLD???? I DON'T REMEMBER THAT ONE, I JUST REMEMBER HAWAIAN,PANANMA RED,ACAPOLCO GOLD. OR WHEN YOU HAD NO MONEY TOLEDO WINDOW BOX HAD TO DO.

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Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Time: 10:29:48 AM
 

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In response to the comments about the 4th of July, the only contest I entered was to see how many beers I could drink circling from the Park to the Benji and back again. I think I won!

Name: MIKE HOUSTON
Email: mph1954@aol.com
Remote Name: 64.12.117.5
Date: Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Time: 09:17:22 PM
 

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Hey Peggy'I saw your comment and remember going to new england dragway. july 4th weekend 1971 you and June and Charlie Kabilian. we had about twenty dollars between us.Two cases of beer and some boones farm apple wine. GREAT WEEKEND''

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Date: Wednesday, May 02, 2007
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If I told you, I'd have to kill you.

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Date: Thursday, May 03, 2007
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I-I-I-I REMEMBER: BOONESFARM APPLE WINE, FRIAR TUCK,PAL,MIAMI FRUIT, COSMIC DUST,THE HEAD SHOPS IN TOWN,THE $3.00 CONCERTS ON THE COMMON,THE REAL PAPER, THE MOTORCYCLE CLUB ON WILROSE ST,STRAWBERRY HILL....

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Money, Money, we got some money for ya baby, in the Boston Bread B O X , on WMEX. Remember we started off with WRKO which was a music station back then. Than you graduated to WMEX, then, when you were real cool you listened to WBCN

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Date: Thursday, May 03, 2007
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Hey Nanc, what's with the stuttering? And so this is Christmas

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Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 10:42:39 AM
 

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I WASN'T STUTTERING. THAT WAS FROM THAT SONG D.O.A. DO YOU REMEMBER BEING UP THE ELEPHANTHOUSE SINGING NANANA NA HEY HEY

Name: deb nee broderick
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Remote Name: 12.11.145.74
Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 04:10:26 PM
 

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hey nancy, do you remember keeping me awake at my house when you slept over. You and my sister kathie laughed all night long. I wonder why???

Name: deb nee broderick
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Remote Name: 12.11.145.74
Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 04:10:27 PM
 

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hey nancy, do you remember keeping me awake at my house when you slept over. You and my sister kathie laughed all night long. I wonder why???

Name: deb nee broderick
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Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 04:10:28 PM
 

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hey nancy, do you remember keeping me awake at my house when you slept over. You and my sister kathie laughed all night long. I wonder why???

Name: George (Bip) St.Clair
Email: gstclair@aol.com
Remote Name: 66.167.233.19
Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 06:08:53 PM
 

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I've just read all of the comments, and I didn't see any names that I remember. It's probably a comment on my leaking 60 year old's memory. I lived at 25 Hamilton St. Graduated from St Peter's Class of 1961 (which reads the same if you turn it upside down...we got pins with the year). My picture is actually posted on this site's photo album. I'm the tallest kid in the back row of the graduating class of 61. I don't remember being that ugly - I've gotten better looking with age. I ate coconut donuts at Joseph's while pretending to be at Mass. I bounced on the trampolines at the Flip and Flop (is that the right name? Flip/Flop?) I drank beer at Ronan Park...in the snow...sitting on a bench. I could sometimes pass for 21 (at 14) and bought beer and cheap wine for the crowd. Phony bleached birth certificate worked...did the clerks really care back then? Does anyone remember hanging out at the little store on the corner of Bellevue and Barry Streets in the early 60s? I forget the name of the store. I've sent a couple of early pictures for the photo album/CD.

Name: rich martell
Email: rmm5265@comcast.com
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 07:16:13 PM
 

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hey peggy good to here from ya. also looking forward to this. in the process of posting some pictures. there great, were so young.see you there.

Name: peggy
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 07:47:06 PM
 

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hey richie martell, i know i can't wait. we all had so much fun back then. it's been great looking back at the memories, so much to list right now. i am sure we will talk at the time. it should be a lot of fun!!!

Name: peggy
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 07:49:46 PM
 

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hi mikey, its peggy. it was great to see your comments. i do remember new england dragway, soooo much fun. man to back in time has been so much fun. i look forward to seeing everyone in october!!!!

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Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 08:28:49 PM
 

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GEORGE THE NAME OF THE STORE ON BELLEVUE AND BARRY WAS UNCLE SAM'S I AM WRONG OR DIDN,T YOU PLAY UNCLE SAM AT A PLY AT ST. PETER,S

Name: NANCY B.
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Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 10:39:29 PM
 

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I REMEMBER THAT STORE SAM'S AT BELLEVUE AND BARRY. MY PARENTS USED TO SEND ME THERE TO GET A PACK OF CIGARETTS FOR 32 CENTS. AND SAM WAS THE OWNER.HIS WIFE WORKED THERE TOO. THEN AN IRISH GUY NAMED MIKE STARTED WORKING THERE.

Name: NANCY B..
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Date: Friday, May 04, 2007
Time: 10:46:53 PM
 

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HEYY! BARBIE, DEBBIE N. AND GAIL S..ANYONE GET IN TOUCH WITH LORRAINE?

Name: George (Bip) St.Clair
Email: gstclair@aol.com
Remote Name: 66.167.233.19
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2007
Time: 08:26:27 AM
 

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Uncle Sam's Store at Barry and Bellevue.. The 'Sam's' sounds familiar, but I don't remember the 'Uncle'. I may have played Uncle Sam in a play at St. Peter's. I don't remember.

Name: Donna
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Remote Name: 24.61.176.13
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2007
Time: 02:32:50 PM
 

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Gee Nanc, YOU DON'T HAVE TO YELL AT ME! I just thought you were stuttering. Now I understand. I have called Lorraine quite a few times in the past and I've never gotten her.

Name: George (Bip) St.Clair
Email: gstclair@aol.com
Remote Name: 66.167.233.19
Date: Saturday, May 05, 2007
Time: 08:47:21 PM
 

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To Dino: Yes, my sister Christine went to MRM. Sadly, she died a few years back.

Name: F D'Agostino (Maxwell)
Email:
Remote Name: 156.73.204.228
Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
Time: 07:19:28 AM
 

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The name of the corner store at Bellevue & Barry was just Sam's. Try to find an Orange Crush by hanging over the top on your belly and pulling up all Coke's. Sam used to yell at us for keeping open the top open too long. We settled for cokes for a nickel. By the way, the girls in the picture at St. Peter's are not the Labollita girls. They are from l to r, Merry Parker, Patrice McInnis and Mary D'Agostino, circa 1976-77.

Name: Nancy B.
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Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
Time: 01:36:46 PM
 

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Dawn, Have you gotten thru to Kenny, Billy, Wally, John K. or any others?Talk to ya soon. We gotta get tickets!

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Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
Time: 02:11:02 PM
 

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Anyone remember McManus' down Field's Corner attached to Bradlee's? And what was the name of that shoe store?

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Remote Name: 74.92.14.110
Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
Time: 03:25:11 PM
 

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Regarding the shoe store. I thnk it was Thom McCann's and the original McManus'was nearer Adams And Dot ave near the Adams appliance store. Does anyone remmber that they used to have dances above the Adams Appliance store?

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Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
Time: 05:52:36 PM
 

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How about HiFi Pizza?

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Date: Monday, May 07, 2007
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To: F D'Agostino (Maxwell) From: Dino I changed those names on the photos- thanks

Name: Kathie
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Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Time: 11:33:55 AM
 

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Donna/Nancy, I'll try to get in touch with Lorraine.

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Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Time: 04:46:05 PM
 

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George [bip] StClair do you remember from quincy st. and clarkson. Buddy Evans and Bobby Gill.

Name: Bip
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Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Time: 05:08:06 PM
 

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Buddy Evans and Bobby Gill...doesn't ring a bell...but I remember so little from way back then.

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Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2007
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the store on the corner of barry and bellevue was absolutly called uncle sam,s actually the sign said c. uncle sam,s

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Remote Name: 207.172.216.203
Date: Tuesday, May 08, 2007
Time: 10:58:59 PM
 

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It's wonderful to read all of the comments. Congratulations to the folks who initiated this website!!! However, am realizing that after all of these years life went on after I left St. Peters & Meeting House Hill. You younger folks had almost as much fun as we did. I'm from the class of 1951. Lived close to the corner of Homes & Topliff. (The corner store was "Louis Kisner's" in those days). We're turning 70 this year. Wouldn't it be great to have a table?

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Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
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WOW, I WOULD LOVE TO THANK THE PERSON OR PERSONS WHO HAD THE LATEST ROUND OF PICTURES POSTED,NOW THATS MY ERROR, GREAT JOB.

Name: John Barber
Email: popasmoke@gmail.com
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Time: 09:20:15 AM
 

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In photo gallery 3, the picture titled "Bartenders Eddie's", thats Larry "Spike" Bosse on the left. Spike passed away around 1980 or 1981.

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Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Time: 08:05:51 PM
 

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Hey Johnny Barber it will be your job to identify all the Parksmen you see on the photo galleria O.K. from Steve Adduci 

Name: John Barber
Email: popasmoke@gmail.com
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Time: 08:56:57 PM
 

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Hey Steve, how are you doing? What pictures? I printed out the picture of the O'Brien Club, I can name most of them. I'll see Jackie O'Sullivan and Mike Keany this weekend. I'll bring the picture and get the names of the ones I'm not sure of. I still find it hard to believe we were that young once!!!

Name: Donna Hubert
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Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Wednesday, May 09, 2007
Time: 10:41:06 PM
 

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Yes. that is definitely Betty Leonard in that picture. Jimmy Page, Billy LaRosa would like to hear from you soon. Thankx for the socks, sir. Remember the Marianne Shop, next to the shoe store down Fields Corner? Someone was going to buy me a ring there and never did. HI FI was and still is the BEST! Did you know Felix became someone big in politics in Dorchester and now he lives in Puerto Rico. Love this site!

Name: Denise McGee aka Sully
Email: denimcg3@aol.com
Remote Name: 152.163.100.209
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Time: 09:51:25 AM
 

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hey jane, it's sully here, i remember all the great times up ronan & at joes corner. I remember running from the cops. The run would start at the top of holmes ave and end at the benji,wow were we in great shape. How i miss those times and how close we all were. Hanging in the tennis courts watching the boys play basketball and street hockey against the price brothers from bellevue. Lighting the barrels on fire to stay warm in the winter. The kids today have nothing on us, computers, ipods, cell phones, video games. Who needs em! I do how else will i know where my sons are. Dennis Kane I know you are on this website and you are a trouble maker Luv ya! Jane lets do lunch? Luv ya miss ya see you soon Hi, everybody see you at the reunion. I think we should have old pictures from the day pinned on our shirts that night so we can be identified. Jane don't worry about Jackie McGee, I'm taking very good care of him. See Ya otherwise I could write all day We really should discuss writing a book.

Name: Dot McCarthy (Hyland)
Email: dothyl@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 72.93.188.42
Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Time: 04:37:21 PM
 

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Hello..I just found out about the reunion from the McGrath's. The McCarthys from Homes Ave. will definetley be there.Looking forward to taking a walk back in time.

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Date: Thursday, May 10, 2007
Time: 04:44:18 PM
 

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Remember going to Lucky Strike on Saturdays as kids?

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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
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Reading with interest all the "old places" and us oldies trying to remember the exact name. Does anyone remember the store on Adam's street that was so small one person was a crowd. It was below a house on the right hand side coming from Donovan's Park. I can visualize the store and the owner but can't remember if it actually had a name. Also someone mentioned "Charlie" Brown a few emails back. He was a classic-I remember once when they were playing football on Parish St with the firemen...after midnight..and some one call the cops. Everyone stopped but Charlie-he had had a few too many brews and too much lip to the cops. Mrs. Brown didn't need to be called to pick him up because she was already there picking up another son. What a night for the Brown family. Well got to go and take a nap...old age gives us the right to nap after we wake up. See you soon

Name: Kathie Nee
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Remote Name: 63.139.215.114
Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 10:55:23 AM
 

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I remember a place called The Elephant House on Bowdoin St., I think it was an ice cream place. Does that sound right?

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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
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I remember a doctor I went to (I think it was at the corner of Bowdoin and Norton Sts.) and I think his name was Dr. Sax. I think he was arrested for distributing drugs.

Name: Rita Kaliris
Email: wifeyd@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 76.178.241.227
Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 11:20:01 AM
 

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Hi Katie, this is Rita Kaliris.I don't know if you remember me. I used to be an old classmate of yours. I lived on Norton St and you lived on Inwood. Yes, the Elephant House was an ice cream place. My favorite was a "slush". My mother wasn't crazy about us kids hanging around there because it was rumored that drugs were sold there. I visit this website often and love remebering the good old days.

Name: p. morehouse
Email: ajdjpf@verizon.net
Remote Name: 209.27.154.2
Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 12:50:51 PM
 

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Jim Shea, RIP, played on the U-9 for a couple years. I think he got taken off the waiver wire by Longo club after a while

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 01:09:00 PM
 

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Hi Rita, of course I remember you. I'm going to try and scan my St. Peters class pictures this weekend and send them in. Are you going to the reunion? My daughter is friends with Lorraine Ryan's son and she's getting me Lorraine's phone number so I can get in touch with her.

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 01:16:02 PM
 

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Does anyone remember the name of the grocery store on Bowdoin St, right near Olney St?

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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 02:38:33 PM
 

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I am pretty sure it was Watsons Market

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Remote Name: 216.79.200.115
Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 08:35:46 PM
 

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Hey, Sammy Snapshot are there any pictures of you in your "68" Dodge Charger. Oh that's right you were the one taking all the pictures. '

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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 08:39:25 PM
 

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bill daly's coming

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Date: Friday, May 11, 2007
Time: 08:39:34 PM
 

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boo daly's coming

Name: Kathy
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Remote Name: 151.199.26.107
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Time: 02:51:34 PM
 

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Does anyone remember Weiner's little grocery store on Topliff St? It was almost across from Ridgewood st. I was a a young kid, but I remember the man who worked there was creepy

Name: peggy
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Time: 03:30:13 PM
 

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just reading the comments again, ican't wait to check it out to see who else is on there. i was thinking of eileen kane the twins sister, i went to the gover cleveland with and remember her giving the nicest pocketbook for christmas. i wish i could find it. i f you are out there eileen let me know. i know we were in a couple of classes together, miss reardon for gym man she was mean!!!! we could not take shop because we were girls ugh! i hated that. well to see you there... peggy goslin

NName: denise mcgee
Email: denimcg3@aol.com
Remote Name: 205.188.117.17
Date: Saturday, May 12, 2007
Time: 06:34:49 PM
 

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it was watsons on bowdion st. there was also brothers market with the mother/brother with the funky hairdos and long nails and fitzy worked there. Also I do remember the little store on adams street, but I can't remember the name. What about the mighty midget on bowdion street, boy did they make a lot a money off the kids from the park. I remember the big kids, chuckie mann, sage,morris and those guys giving wedges to cocker & them. Until one day they gave Paul ryan or someone a wedge so bad they ripped his underwear out and hung it on the flag pole. Does anyone remember the 2 cops on horses Ed dooley and Walter? Ed dooley is dead now God rest his sole and Walter rode applejack and one night he was so drunk he fell off his horse. Sad but funnnnny!

Name: Johnny Barber
Email: popasmoke@earthlink.net
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Monday, May 14, 2007
Time: 03:02:19 AM
 

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In photo gallery 3, the picture titled "Bartenders Eddie's", thats Larry "Spike" Bosse on the left. Spike passed away around 1980 or 1981. The guy with Spike is/was Joe McDonald(?) He worked for Jordan MArsh in the Men's dept. I went over the picture of the O'Brien Club with Mike Keany & Jackie O'Sullivan tonight and we figured out most of the guys in the picture.

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Date: Monday, May 14, 2007
Time: 04:43:52 PM
 

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hi john barber the other bartender was dave mcdonald

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O.K. ALL YOU ST.PETERS KIDS SING ALONG ST PETERS SCHOOL WE CHEER FOR YOU AND THAT FOR WHICH YOU STAND GODS LOVING JUSTICE FOR OUR COUNTRY AND FOR EVERY LAND THE DAYS MAY COME THE DAYS MAY GO BUT AS OUR LIVES UNFOLD ST PETERS SCHOOL WE'LL LOVE YOU MORE AND CHERISH MAROON AND GOLD DOES ANYONE ELSE REMEMBER THAT SONG AND WHY IN GODS NAME DO I

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Date: Monday, May 14, 2007
Time: 09:23:11 PM
 

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Rest in peace Chet"Lefty" Mann One of the best! 1/21/22-04/20/07

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Email: caprn@ssec.org
Remote Name: 74.92.14.110
Date: Tuesday, May 15, 2007
Time: 03:25:52 PM
 

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Regarding the beach photo:- Left-right is Rob(Moe Steele's hubby),Cactus,Billy Curran,Al Fantasia, Peter Walsh. Middle row:- Ann Feeney, Strange girl(Curran picked-up), Birdman Steele, Gloria Finn. Top row is Moe Steele and Rita Covell. Taken at Cahoon's Hollow Beach the summer of 77

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Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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Remember the Rump & Round with the sawdust on the floor? The 5 & 10 store next to the Flip Flop? Penny candy, wax lips, candy cigarettes, popsicles for a nickel, Sugar Daddy's, Sugar Babies, Jaw Breakers, Cat Alley, Big Clarkson & Little Clarkson, Sister Ann David, Sister Prisca, Ms. Cronin, Sr Maureen, Sr Mary Joan, Sr Paul Christine, Sr Maureen Beale, Sr. Joan Ford, Ms. Thompson. Playing rattlesnake in the schoolyard; Squishing each other in the large windows; Crossing the street for First Friday mass; choir practice for the 9:00 Sunday mass. Singing folk songs in the 70's after Vatican II. Going home for lunch! Pulling down the girl in front of you knee socks going up the stairs. The May Processions in the school yard. Getting a miniature manger and Christmas candy the last day before Christmas vacation. Advent Angels. Going to school with kids from kindergarten through to high school. Can't wait to see everyone! Have a wonderful summer!

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Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 03:36:11 PM
 

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i forgot all about the st peters school song boy that brings back memories recall sister leo vincent also william jude maria caritas loretta margaret the list goes on recall every christmas they gave us a box of candy wow keep up the memories

Name: Kathie Nee
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Remote Name: 63.139.215.114
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 04:03:27 PM
 

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And what about Blimp in room 8C, does anyone remember her real name? She used to sit me right in front of her. I guess I laughed too much in class. I wonder why, Nancy?

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Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 05:08:38 PM
 

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the blimp was sister mary xavier

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Email: MGFEMS@YAHOO.COM
Remote Name: 140.241.0.20
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 06:00:53 PM
 

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....YES THERE WAS BLIMP WHO I THINK BEAT BRUNO SAMMARTINO IN A STEEL CAGE MATCH....BUT I WOULD PUT SR JOSEPH HELEN AKA "JAKE" AGAINST EVEN THE LIKES OF BILLY JOYCE OR JOE CALABRO...ANYBODY WANT SOME OF THAT ACTION??

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Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
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Dear Old Blimp in 8C. The bell would ring at 12:45, you wouldn't see her until 5 after 1:00. Jake was so busy watching her room, and ours. By the time Blimp got up the stairs, she'd plop in her chair, tell us to read something in our geography book, and fall asleep. I'll never forget the day she was screaming at Tommy Chisholm, and she called him "A BOLD LITTLE IMP!" We never let him live that one down for the rest of the year.

Name: Donna Hubert
Email: Dawnleighton@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Wednesday, May 16, 2007
Time: 11:12:54 PM
 

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Good ol Blimp. Remember the day she was walking across the street from the convent and had some really important tests and she fell and the tests went flying everywhere and we all were standing at the window cheering. How about when the nuns would have their meetings and she'd tell us to have silent reading and she'd try to sneak up on us through the "cloak room" and the floor would squeak so much we'd hear her coming. Or when she'd call us girls up who had our skirts rolled up and she'd try to roll them down. And who could forget when the church "bells" would ring (out of key because it was a recording) and we'd all start humming. What about the 8C Recipe, which I got caught with. I will be sending that in soon. Then there were the drug classes and she got so pissed at us because we were in hysterics about the letters from Vietnam about the yellow bananas rolling down the road. How about the 8th Grade dance and the snowballs? And how many people do you know who ever had an 8th Grade reunion? But, you know what, those nuns must have done something right because I've checked my spelling and grammer at least 4 times. And yes,I agree with you, Jake was one tough broad! As I've said before, I LOVE THIS SITE! Now gather your things and pass out.

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
Time: 10:24:40 AM
 

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Is that you Fitzy (John Fitzgerald from Ridgewood St?)?

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Thursday, May 17, 2007
Time: 11:04:13 AM
 

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Such great memories! I completely forgot about blimp coming through the cloak room and hearing the floor boards squeaking. We sure had a lot of laughs at St. Peters.

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Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
Time: 11:42:21 AM
 

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There was a story about "Blimp" that she was yelling at the class and her false teeth fell out. This would of been class of '74.

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Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
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OMG those nuns did me in! 12 years of nuns and I ended up marrying a Jewish guy! no kidding....remember how you had to bring in your 5 cents to buy a Maryknoll magazine, Sister Mary Brady (the singing nun), how we ever bought pickles from those huge barrels at Joe's and we didn't even use gloves--we would stick our arm right into the barrel of pickles yuk,also remember getting those little christmas carol books and the box of candy that looked like a box of animal crackers. ha I remember before Bradlees was there; it was just an open space. Ice skating at town field, Chuck's subs on Dorchester Ave, Going to the Park theater and seeing 2 movies for 25 cents. Ideal TV was on the corner of Bowdoin St. and Norton (I think). I do remember the flip flop--it was a dark place with trampolines and sometimes you would see the mice running around underneath. haha good times

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
Time: 03:43:30 PM
 

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What about Sr. Catherine (I think that was her name) from 6C. She played the guitar and sang folk songs. I loved her!

Name: Donna Hubert
Email: Dawnleighton@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
Time: 09:53:35 PM
 

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Hey Kathy. Sister Catherine was the coolest nun. she had the new habit that actually showed come of her hair(OMYGOD!) And she got us all to play guitar at the childrens mass. Hey EVERYBODY.... Sons of God, Hear His Holy Word...Can't wait to see you at the reunion. I've got a great picture of you and Roland at the 8th Grade reunion that I'm posting soon. Also, I just sent in a picture of the 6th grade class so you can see Sister Catherine and the whole bunch of us. Take care. Donna

Name: Donna Hubert
Email: Dawnleighton@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Friday, May 18, 2007
Time: 09:55:03 PM
 

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Hey Kathy. Sister Catherine was the coolest nun. She had the new habit that actually showed some of her hair(OMYGOD!) And she got us all to play guitar at the childrens mass. Hey EVERYBODY.... Sons of God, Hear His Holy Word...Can't wait to see you at the reunion. I've got a great picture of you and Roland at the 8th Grade reunion that I'm posting soon. Also, I just sent in a picture of the 6th grade class so you can see Sister Catherine and the whole bunch of us. Take care. Donna

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Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
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I WOULD PUT SISTER MARIA CARITAS UP AGAINST ANY NUN SHE HAD IT ALL SIZE, SPEED, STRENGTH, MEANESS,I THINK SHE COULD BEAT THEM ALL AND THAT INCLUDES BLACK EYED SUZY,LEO VINCENT, WILLIAM JUDE AND YES EVEN SISTER SUPERIOR

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Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Time: 02:10:44 PM
 

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The store on Addams St was Doyles, I think the owner was missing a finger

Name: Chipper Harding
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Remote Name: 24.34.188.158
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Time: 08:58:15 PM
 

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It's been over 30 yrs. since I roamed the 'hood and it's great to see a lot of familiar names here! Looking forward to the reunion but we should have one over an entire weekend so we can all catch up ! Take care & I'll see all of you in October !

Name: Donna Hubert
Email: Dawnleighton@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Saturday, May 19, 2007
Time: 11:11:38 PM
 

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I remember the St. Peters song but I rmember it differently... Oh St. Peters we cheer for you/ You're the sign of our loyalty/Something something about truth and youth/As our hearts grow strong and free/ With our banner of Faith held high/ For all blank we must do or die/ If we base any claim we must honor the name of our dear St. Peters School. By the way, Sister Ann David was the worst nun in the world. That's all I have to say about that. I remember when President Kennedy was shot and all the nuns were crying, all the kids got into it but we really didn't understand it all. I told everyone he was my uncle. Remember Miss Goodwin in third grade? We all thought she was so hot because she was a REAL woman,(even us girls). Sister Joan Kevin in fifth grade. She always seemed to be 8 ft.tall. Sister Margaret Katherine in 7th grade (the Great StoneFace) Remember when Carl Powers passed out during the Christmas Pageant practice? Why do I remember all this but I have a tough time remembering what I did two days ago? Short term memory loss perhaps?... By the way, on Gallery 3, row 8, 3rd picture over it.s Debby Fleming. Gallery 2, row 14, 5th picture over is Janice Dean, Row 18, 2nd picture is Laurie Mace See Ya!

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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does anyone remember bob's lunch on the corner of bowdion and geneva how about the chicken place across the street it was there for a little while

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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remember the geneva market it was near ross drug store bugsy roche used to deliver groceries in a big cart he used to push around the neighborhood does anyone else remember this

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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Does anyone remember hanging at Clarkson and Hamilton in front of Mike's? Or hanging in St. Peter's schoolyard?

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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Does anyone remember hanging at Clarkson and Hamilton in front of Mike's? Or hanging in St. Peter's schoolyard?

Name: Gene Stanley
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Remote Name: 64.12.116.196
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 03:59:43 PM
 

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Yup...I was born in 1948. Lived on Lyon street (moved back there in 1993)..still here. Went to Mather and Grover Cleveland, then to Boston State. Bill Bratton lived 3 houses away on Hecla Street. Hung around at Kane Square, Hecla Street, Dot House (remember the Royals and Jr. Royals, and Dot House Dances. My first dance was with Regina Brown on Leedsville St. Where is Joan Tisdale? How about Charlie's Ice Cream, Dorchester and Strand Theaters, Flip& Flop, Adelphia Cafe near East Street, Malibu Beach, Hecla Tavern, Doyle's Variety, 1310, the Asia on Pleasant Street, CYO, Mike&Mary's Variety, halfball in courtyard at Mather Scool, Kane POst, 20 cents a string at Lucky Strike, the Boston Bowl, etc. Bring back any memories?? :-)

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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Mary Millman played the organ at St. Peters. Joe Foley lived on Hamilton St. Kathy Reardon lived nearby and went to the Flip & Flop. We went bowling in the basement there in St. Peter's school ( six lanes). Ring any bells??

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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What was the name of the Deli on the corner of Hamilton and Bowdoin Street?

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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Herbert Paul, Mark Green, Jean-Marie Ryan, Roberta Shields, Margarette DeLong, Linda Maturo?? Anyone remember them? Ok Russell Anderson and Bobby Brown too!

Name: rich martell
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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 05:15:34 PM
 

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hey i remember herbie paul he lived on hancock st. hung out with my brother joe martell

Name: Ellen Brown Sampson
Email: sampson2246@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 76.19.100.24
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 05:33:42 PM
 

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Name: Ellen Brown Sampson
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Remote Name: 76.19.100.24
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 05:40:30 PM
 

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Kevin and I are having fun looking at all the pictures everyone has submitted. See a lot of parochial school kids, where are the public school kids....I am sending out some emails. And, Dino, I am looking for a picture of Carole and I in those coats (orange and green) you loved!! And what about the great dogs: "gypsy", Bob McNulty's dog "Tippy", the Devines dog "Fido".

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 08:00:57 PM
 

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How could you forget Clarkson St. The Dorsey's, O'Connors, Woods {Woodsie}, Pedigrews, Mrs. Gawicki, Palmers, Terry's, Healy's, Mullens, Mrs. Fisher, McDonough's, Callahan's, MacIsaac's, MacDonalds, Woods {Michael and the brew}, Conway's, Hawes, O'Malley's, Harding's, Brogan's, Zuchreski, O'Sullivan's, Murphy's, Puleo's, O'Connor's {Danny,Michael}. Flipping cards, coins and playing whiffle ball against Mikes wall. Hey can you buy for me? Drinking in Cat alley, Halloween egg fights against the Parksmen that would last for a week or two, playing pimple ball at St. Pete's. How about Mr. Clarkson St. himself Mark Mullen {God rest his soul}. Has anyone seen Craze, The McDonough Brothers,Jerry McLean, Toro. Sorry Little Clarkson you're going to have to get you're own list. Did I miss anyone?

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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
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The name of the deli on Hamilton and Bowdoin was the Rump and Round. The west coast has its Malibu Beach and we have ours. Bit of a difference between the two.

Name: N. Brown
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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 09:04:19 PM
 

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Wow, I remember the McDonoughs,the Mullens, Craze, the Palmers, Don Perry,The Woods, the O'Conners, etc., etc....Haven't lost my memory yet!

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 09:04:54 PM
 

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Hi Donna, I love your comments. They bring back so many great memories. I love the 8c recipe, I wish I had kept some of the really funny stuff Nancy gave to me. Please refresh my memory on the 8th grade reunion. I completely forgot about it. I can't wait to see the pictures. I love all the pictures you sent in, especially the ones of you Nancy and Peggy. Funny girls! Kumbaya! I loved all those hymns. Can't wait to see you and everyone else.

Name: Nancy B.
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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 09:33:37 PM
 

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Hi Kathie Nee, I've been sitting here laughing away at some of this stuff!Do you remember when we were in Blimp's class and Stone Face was giving out report cards and we got yelled at for having eye makeup on. she made me go in the dressing room to take it off. And then she pulled up Betty's uniform and said it was too short.

Name: Kathie Nee
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Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 09:46:03 PM
 

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Hi Nanc, I'm laughing too. There's so many things I forgot about that are still so funny. What is OB in the class recipe?

Name: MARGIE BOSSE
Email: mothersuperior1227@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.218.100.57
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 10:09:28 PM
 

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THE NAME OF THE OLD MAN THAT WAS THE COBBLER ON BOWDOIN STREET WAS MR. KARAMANIAN AND AND HE LIVED ON HAMILTON ST. AND HAD TWO SONS PAUL AND OSCAR AND A DAUGHTER LOUISE AND THEY WERE ARMENIANS..I THINK HE REPAIRED ALL OF OUR SHOES IN THOSE DAYS AND REMEMBER GOING AND HAVING HIM PUT TAPS ON OUR SHOES FOR 25 CENTS

Name: WITHHELD
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Remote Name: 24.218.100.57
Date: Sunday, May 20, 2007
Time: 11:14:43 PM
 

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THE NAME OF THE DELI NEAR HAMILTON ST. WAS BARRY'S DELI NOT THE RUMP AND ROUND THAT WAS A MEAT MARKET WITH FRED AND LEO AND RICHIE HOPPIE

Name: John Barber
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Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
Time: 12:40:41 AM
 

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Margie Bosse - Were you related to Larry Bosse?

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Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
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The name of our 3rd grade teacher was "Miss Maryann Goodman."

Name: debbie nee broderick
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Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
Time: 12:10:19 PM
 

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Hey Nancy, Did you see the pictures I added. They are at the top of gallery 2. (nee and larosa pictures)

Name: Helen (Sedar)Smith
Email: hes915@aol.com
Remote Name: 205.188.116.144
Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
Time: 01:02:35 PM
 

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Name: Dot
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Remote Name: 72.93.170.132
Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
Time: 01:54:43 PM
 

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I am laughing at the comments and the memories.This is going to be such a fun time.I actually miss the old neighborhood. I remember as kids we were all out playing ball until it got dark. When we got old enough we would hang out at "Joes'".(Homes Ave.. & Topliff) We were sooooooooo cool,yup I would steal a beer from my house and the girls and I would drink it . We would get a buzz on one 16oz can of schlitz beer. Those were the good old days. LOL

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Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
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oyeah--bob's lunch--the white building on the corner of geneva and bowdoin street... and it had a clock on the top of it. I remember going across that street to the "quarries" and walking around on those rocks. I also can remember when the trackless trollies came down bowdoin street to geneva ave on their way to Field's Corner station. That was 50 years ago! wow Thanks to all sharing their memories.

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Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
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oyeah--bob's lunch--the white building on the corner of geneva and bowdoin street... and it had a clock on the top of it. I remember going across that street to the "quarries" and walking around on those rocks. I also can remember when the trackless trollies came down bowdoin street to geneva ave on their way to Field's Corner station. That was 50 years ago! wow Thanks to all sharing their memories.

Name: Margie Bosse
Email: mothersuperior1227@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.218.100.57
Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
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FOR JOHN BARBER YES I AM SPIKE'S SISTER AND HE DID PASS AWAY IN 1980. HE HAS A SON WHO IS HIS DOUBLE..... MARGIE

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Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
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When I went to St. Peter's School(until 1969), my uniform started off as a navy blue jumper then we went to green plaid skirt with a green vest---so how come the colors are maroon and gold?

Name: John Barber
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Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Monday, May 21, 2007
Time: 10:54:53 PM
 

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Margie, I joined the Marine Corps with your brother, along with Teddy O'Malley and Dickie Borek. We left from South Station and went through Boot Camp together.

Name: Nancy B.
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Date: Tuesday, May 22, 2007
Time: 01:46:23 PM
 

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Hi Debbie Nee, Yes, I saw the pictures you sent. Donna Hubert sent some in too. I didn't know my laughing kept you up at night....but a lot of funny things happened back then... I'm sure you remember Nancy B.

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Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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I REMEMBER WAITING IN LINE TO GO INTO ST. PETER'S SUNDAY SCHOOL AND SISTER BRUNO BUTCH WACKED ME IN THE HEAD WITH HER CRUCEFIX.

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Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007
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Greetings and good health and spirits to all. Thanks and much appreciation to the people doing all of the work for this website and the reunion. My offer is extended if there is a financial need or any type of volunteer work needed that I can accommodate. Just let me know. As far as Meetinghouse Hill, around 1967-1971, my connection would be primarily to the Ryan family of Norton Street, all eight of them; Billy, Kevin, Tricia, Lorraine, Donald, Donna, Paul and John, and their very cool parents. They all had a great sense of humor and ready smiles. Hopefully they will be joining everyone in October. I attended Grover Cleveland and, past that, spent countless hours around Ronan Park, St. Peter's and various other doorways and corners just standing around in freezing winter temperatures. On school nights! How did this escape the parent's notice? In the summer we watched a million softball, baseball and football games. Many slices of pizza a few doors down from St. Peter's. Met Billy Ryan shortly after he returned from Vietnam. Blue eyes that could stop a freight train...had the best light blue VW. Very generous about giving a ride when the weather was cold. He invited me to a Traffic concert downtown. This was a very big deal. I was supposed to have met him there after getting parental permission. I was quite late. He assumed I stood him up so he left. I managed to talk my way in, free, and tried in vain to locate him. Only caught one song..."John Barleycorn Must Die". The things we remember. Did anyone have Miss Mullen for Math at Grover? Extremely frightening woman. How about Mrs. Lacey for Music? The nicest. Made it fun. John Donahue (from Hamilton St.), Donna Hunt, Maureen Chisolm, Charlene Corbett...are you all still somewhat local? Well, thank you for the moment here. Feel free to drop a line. And again, let me know if there's anything I can help with. Regards to all.

Name: John Barber
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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
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I remember Mrs Mullen from the Grover. She wasn't as scary to me as Mrs Cardy next door. Mrs Cardy hated my brother so when I got in her class, she automatically hated me! Did you know Miss Mullen lived on the corner of Bowdoin St and I think Holiday St.

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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
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Tonight we shall drink like VIKINGS?

Name: John "Red" McLean
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Remote Name: 66.30.253.110
Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
Time: 10:46:56 AM
 

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I remember getting kicked out of St. Peter's Confirmation School Program (8th grade) because it conflicted with Grover Cleveland's baseball progam... I just felt baseball was more important. Mr. Kennedy was at the time the Junior High Baseball Coach along with Mr. LaRosa helping out. We use to have the annual play the teachers game (basically they usually kicked out butt). Anyone remember when we put together the Dorchester Street Hockey League (circa 1971-73)? We played all sorts of teams and had a blast in the summertime. --------------------------------------------------- PLEASE REMEMBER TO SEND US YOUR PICTURES - the more we post the better the selection for the DVD project.

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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
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the person who posted the tribute to the ryan family, you know, blue eyed bill. did you go to the perkins school for the blind ?

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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
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With regard to the comment about whether I had gone to the "Perkins School for The Blind", that was pretty funny. I hope it was not meant in a mean way...I guess I just had a weakness for this tall, blue-eyed man with a wicked sense of humor. He's also very keen with a guitar. Maybe it was the over abundance of Irish charm. What did I know? I was only 16. As far as I was concerned he was the most handsome male in town. Still is, 36 years later! But enough about Bill Ryan, how did you manage to get hit with a crucifix? Isn't that considered child abuse? The kids that went to St. Peter's sure had to tolerate a lot of very questionable behavior from those nuns...The world is certainly very different these days.

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Date: Thursday, May 24, 2007
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the person who likes bill ryan, are yiu maleor female ?

Name: Deb LeRoy
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Remote Name: 167.219.88.140
Date: Friday, May 25, 2007
Time: 12:23:21 PM
 

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This site is great! What a stroll down memory lane, thanks for putting it together. I remember Mike&Mary's, the Hecla (lived right behind it),and hung on the corner, Doyle's, HiFi, the 1310, the Adelphia, Eddie's Tavern, BoonesFarm Strawberry, the old Southworth and so much more. Does anyone remember the old hippy shop on Dot Ave near Ellot Street? "Bare Feet Allowed"?

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Date: Friday, May 25, 2007
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If memory serves me right, the Ryan's aren't Irish. Their parents came from Newfoundland, Canada.

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Date: Friday, May 25, 2007
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Kevin Ryan was the real looker in that family! From a secret male admirer.

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Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
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Speaking of Ryans, I hung out with Paul. At St. Peters, I let him cheat off my paper and I was the one who got in trouble. He sure had a way with the nuns!

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Date: Saturday, May 26, 2007
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To all of us who had the "pleasure" of being taught by Miss Mullen at the Grover Cleveland...HOW DID WE SURVIVE? It wasn't bad enough that we had her in school but she showed up at Mass at St. Pete's. The best thing I remember was "tossing my cookies" at her feet when she insisted that I answer a question and I told her I was feeling sick. She learned to ask me how I felt before asking me again. Miss O'Brien was terrifying even when she wasn't teaching. Mr. Greeley was suppose to be the tough one but he was actually a softy. Remember the sign-No going up the down stair way and crawling out the windows when you were in cooking, sewing or shops when there was a firedrill. Some other teachers to remember-Mrs. Troy, Miss Reardon, Mr. Fitzsimmons. Still have the graduation picture from 63-64 class. So who remembers Olinda Paula....or Corrine Deveau...Danny Bruno....to name a few. I need to go now and get that picture out.

Name: peggy
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Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Sunday, May 27, 2007
Time: 06:50:42 PM
 

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does anyone remember anmarie litiff,ann And mary cotter,kenny walsh,laurie mamaty, the levines, jerry and dave sullivan, the folan's, the quinns.

Name: peggy
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Date: Sunday, May 27, 2007
Time: 06:55:40 PM
 

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oh and what about jimmy kennedy? he married ann is he stll around?. do you remember marlene shuman, june shields, john muuray with st bernard dogs, garrity's i am thinking of all these pple now. paul derosa?

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Date: Sunday, May 27, 2007
Time: 07:04:41 PM
 

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kenny hawkins too

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Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 12:13:06 PM
 

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Does anyone remember Summerthing up the park? They occasionally had concerts and painted that old clubhouse. My sister went to the original Woodstock with them.

Name: rich martell
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Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 05:20:40 PM
 

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hi peggy, i dont know kenny hawkins e-mail. an old friend from the corner just e-mailed me, dougie hoxie. do you remember him? he stumbled across the reuion web sight.he also asked about kenny hawkins and chris kingsley.

Name: kevin
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Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 08:11:56 PM
 

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Enough with the Ryans what about the bradburys there was enough of them for someone to remember at least one.

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Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 08:25:27 PM
 

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Ryans and Bradburys are cousins ???

Name: Pat Foran O'Rourke
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Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 08:31:12 PM
 

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Enjoying the comments and the walk down memory lane. Is anyone from the class of 63 going to the reunion? I have a class picture I want to send in. (It looks similar to the 61 class picture) I have talked to a couple of people, Carol Armstrong, Bina Mahoney, Joe Cunningham and would like to know if there are any others going. Thanks, Pat Foran O'Rourke

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Remote Name: 24.34.11.171
Date: Monday, May 28, 2007
Time: 08:34:49 PM
 

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What about the Rigbys, The Ventos, The Fitzpatricks, The Ko's, The Farrells, The Bransfields, The O'Briens, and the Reeds

Name: Fran (D'Agostino)
Email: dadodag@msn.com
Remote Name: 156.73.204.228
Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Time: 10:01:07 AM
 

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Ken Hawkins lives in Weymouth. He stopped by my house this past Friday. We found out we were both from Dorchester a few years ago while walking our dogs. I will mention this website to him when I see him and let him know about the reunion.

Name: Deb
Email:
Remote Name: 167.219.88.140
Date: Tuesday, May 29, 2007
Time: 12:16:51 PM
 

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Anyone know if the kids from Hecla corner are coming?

Name: Kathy (Judge) Morrissey
Email: Irish6730@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.61.184.134
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Time: 12:20:27 PM
 

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Excellent job with the website. Thanks for all the memories. I was in St. Peter's class of 74, lived at the corner of Stonehurst and Hamilton and spent some time at Joe's at the corner of Holmes Ave. I recognize so many names. The Rigby's live in Burlington (RIP Mark & Karen). The O'Brien's still own Hamilton Hardware on Bowdoin St.(RIP Matty). I think the Fitzpatrick's are in Milton. Can't wait for the reunion! I'm ordering my tickets today. Kathy (Judge) Morrissey

Name: rich martell
Email:
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Wednesday, May 30, 2007
Time: 05:39:45 PM
 

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about the vento family, i think they were from downer av. at the top of the 104 stairs. also the reeds were from fields corner i knew candy reed.

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Remote Name: 74.8.198.250
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 08:58:28 AM
 

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THE VENTOS LIVED ON BOWDION STREET DOWN TOWARDS TEBROCK STREET,THE REED WERE THE SMACK EM BROTHERS RICH AND ROB FROM THE STONEHURST ST AREA.

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Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 10:14:27 AM
 

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two different families

Name: John Barber
Email: popasmoke@gmail.com
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 10:26:25 AM
 

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The Venuti's lived on Bowdoin St., a few houses down from Tebroc St.

Name: Marguerite (MacMillan) Gropp
Email: gropp537@aol.com
Remote Name: 216.204.196.10
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 01:32:50 PM
 

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This website is a great idea. Judgey, thanks for telling me about it. We spent alot of time at Joe's. God love him, how did he put up with all of us kids. Remember the "snake yard", the "clay yard", the summer parties... locations were determined by what parents were not home at the time. Thanks to Homes Ave, Draper St. and St Peter's I met some of my best friends, who remain that way to this day ! Hoping to make it to the reunion ! Marguerite (Margo) MacMillan

Name: Ann(MacMillan}Lepore
Email: Nanapore@comcast.net
Remote Name: 65.96.103.110
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 10:42:48 PM
 

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Love the wesite and all the comments.Quite the walk down memory lane. I was class of 1962 of StPeters and 1966 MRM. I remember Joes and Petey Anne and Hilltop. I enjoyed looking at all the pictures as well. Love to hear from anyone of my era.

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Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Thursday, May 31, 2007
Time: 11:05:15 PM
 

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Any relation to Lisa Lepore? Class of 76? We were friends back then. Someone mentioned that Karen Rigby passed--same class-76, any info?

Name: Pat Foran O'Rourke
Email:
Remote Name: 71.126.51.192
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 09:00:07 AM
 

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I wrote the class of 63, but that was high school (MRM). I am interested in the St. Peter's class of 59.

Name: Bill Dana
Email: Danakkm@aol.com
Remote Name: 152.163.100.145
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 01:38:46 PM
 

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Hello Peggy Goslin i saw all your coments and i noticed you didnt mention some of the people you hung around with like Greg Stevens, Richie Riley, Ronnie Condry,and of course myself lol. to Rain957@Hotmail I am the guy you were refering to as Billy with the glasses i played quarterback from the Spurr Club ( not very good mind you ) whenever we would need some players to help us we would always ask some of Ronny Condry's brother (Mike) from Eddies Giants to help us.and your right Richie Martell the Ventos did live up on the hill ( Downer Ave.) I lived across the street from them. They was Mother and father John and Barbara brothers John and Anthony and sister Linda. Does anyone remember "hanging out " under the "T" on Downer Ave.????? Nice website Hope to get to the reunion

Name: Kathy Judge
Email: Irish6730@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.61.184.134
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 03:21:51 PM
 

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Bill Dana - Are you related to Charlene - St. Peter's Class of 74?

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Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 06:40:37 PM
 

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hey billie good to here from ya, i thought my memory was falling me about the vento,s. but i thought my father knew the family.the more i here from people the more i look forward to the reunion. hope to see you there.

Name: Red McLean
Email: jjmclean@comcast.net
Remote Name: 76.24.236.110
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 09:44:19 PM
 

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all visiting MHHR friends: PLEASE UPDATE your contact info. Hit MEMBERS UPDATE or UPDATE YOUR CONTACT INFO. We need to get an accurate contact list for this event and future events. Thanks... WEBMASTER

Name: JJ Mclean
Email: jjmclean@comcast.net
Remote Name: 76.24.236.110
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 09:55:23 PM
 

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DORCHESTER DAY PARADE Start: 06/03/2007 - 1:00pm End: 06/03/2007 - 3:00pm Timezone: EST/GMT-5 The Dorchester Day Parade will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. The Parade starts at Lower Mills and ends at Columbia Road. For more information, call (617) 282-9282. The MHHR Committee has made arrangements for a CAR in the parade and new handouts (flyers) are here on the web page. PLEASE SPREAD THE WORD.

Name: John Harold
Email: john@ground-control.net
Remote Name: 71.179.82.192
Date: Friday, June 01, 2007
Time: 11:16:42 PM
 

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Great site! Lots of really good memories. TO EVERYONE FROM JOE'S. Loved playing halfball all day long. Cars lining up for DJs. 2 for 3. 5 for 3. Werber. Paul. Bobby. Chookie. Hathaway. Sully - Disco Dan, Safari Sul. Dennis. all you guys. Playing Ronan Park for 10 cases of beer. The Snake yard. The igloo we built during the blizzard of '78 - with a fireplace. The Park girls. Joe ("Meir you get outta here") R.I.P. It's been a long time. Lost touch with all of you say for Paul and Christine and Tommy and Janice. Billy Dana - thanks for letting me know about this site. Take care all - hopefully I can make it. John (a.k.a - Ol' weird Harold).

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Email: jmanganello@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 12:37:17 AM
 

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John Harold, I believe you are in one of the photos I sent in to gallery 3. what a crazy crew we were!

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Email: eclarke525@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 68.246.178.218
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 08:59:04 AM
 

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Peggy Goslin, which Quinns were you asking about? The ones from Henry St? There were 4 brothers & 1 sister that lived on Henry St & then moved to Everton St. The Folans also lived on Henry St..5 or 6 sisters & 1 brother in that family..Do you remember the Follets?

Name: ANN(MACMILLAN)LEPORE
Email: NANAPORE@COMCAST.NET
Remote Name: 65.96.103.110
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 09:43:29 AM
 

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Name: ANN(MACMILLAN)LEPORE
Email: NANAPORE@COMCAST.NET
Remote Name: 65.96.103.110
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 09:47:58 AM
 

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HI NO RELATION TO LISA LEPORE. I LIVED ON GENEVA AVE AND THE MOVED TO CHARLES ST.AND THEN FOR A SHORT TIME ON HOMES AVE. I HAVE BEEN LIVING DOWN THE CAPE FOR MANY YEARS AND SADLY LOST TOUCH WITH OLD FRIENDS. MY SISTER MARGUERITE PUT ME ON TO THIS SITE AND GOT A BIG KICK OUT OF IT.HOPING TO ATTEND

Name: cardar
Email:
Remote Name: 68.231.93.254
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 12:47:28 PM
 

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hey red-the fifield flyers (street hockey)

Name: Bill Dana
Email: Danakkm@aol.com
Remote Name: 152.163.100.145
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 08:15:38 PM
 

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To Kathy Judge YES THAT IS MY SISTER CHARLENE ALSO MY 2 OTHER SISTERS WENT TO ST. PETERS JOANNE AND MARY

Name: Bill Dana
Email: Danakkm@aol.com
Remote Name: 152.163.100.145
Date: Saturday, June 02, 2007
Time: 08:18:45 PM
 

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To Kathy Judge Yes that is my sister Charlene also my 2 other sisters Joanne and Mary also went to St. Peters

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Remote Name: 68.160.27.72
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 12:27:47 AM
 

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i played for the fifield flyers, green jerseys

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Email: cdobb35@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 66.31.113.45
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 12:59:06 PM
 

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anyone from saint matthews parish its so funny reading all the stories we where so lucky to grow up in DOT

Name: Midge Davis (Bransfield) Mary
Email: dmidgeb@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.147.89.14
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 01:33:32 PM
 

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Bransfield are all doing great alot of them are still in Dorchester Savin Hill area

Name: TOMMY LYDON
Email: tlydon@comcast.net
Remote Name: 66.31.173.69
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 04:22:17 PM
 

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HI ENJOYED READING ALL THE COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS I WAS IN THE CLASS OF 65 at ST.PETERS AND THE DRUM@ BUGEL COR. ALSO GREW UP ON DOWNER CT. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE REUNION.

Name: TOMMY LYDON
Email: tlydon@comcast.net
Remote Name: 66.31.173.69
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 04:23:02 PM
 

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HI ENJOYED READING ALL THE COMMENTS AND QUESTIONS I WAS IN THE CLASS OF 65 at ST.PETERS AND THE DRUM@ BUGEL COR. ALSO GREW UP ON DOWNER CT. LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING EVERYONE AT THE REUNION.

Name: Gerard Shea
Email: taoscowboy@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 72.74.130.30
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 07:25:39 PM
 

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There will never be enough room to express the bona fide passion and emotions induced by the reflections of growing up in Meeting House Hill. I was home in the Commonwealth for Memorial Day. I went to the memorial service for the Viet Nam Veterans near UMass. Thirty-five years could not/ would not delete the memories of the day the corner of Topliff and Bowdoin Street was dedicated to PFC Robert Cunningham. And without condition, had influence on me joining the Marine Corps when I was old enough to join about ten years later. I was privileged and honor to meet again his siblings. viva "the Hill" Dorchester. To all friend and kin of my youth, "... and may the road rise to meet you... and until we meet again... amicus curiae, gerard shea/ Monterey, CA OFD (originally from Dever Street

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Remote Name: 76.24.236.110
Date: Sunday, June 03, 2007
Time: 07:43:55 PM
 

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Gerard: Semper Fi - Do or Die! USMC 74-81

Name: Marguerite (MacMillan) Gropp
Email: gropp537@aol.com
Remote Name: 216.204.196.10
Date: Monday, June 04, 2007
Time: 08:18:26 AM
 

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Hey John Harold, What about the Homes Ave girls... Me, Judgey, Sue Swan, Dee Brooks... Time to get out the pictures... where are you in Gallery 3... saw Chouky,Sully, Falvey, Werber... a couple I don't recognize, smiling my whole way through this trip down memory lane!

Name: Liz (Shanley) Napolitano
Email: shanley@bc.edu
Remote Name: 136.167.80.210
Date: Monday, June 04, 2007
Time: 04:38:42 PM
 

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Hi there! I'm from St. Matthews, my cousins were from St. Peters (Shanley is the last name for both)

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Remote Name: 136.167.80.210
Date: Monday, June 04, 2007
Time: 04:48:19 PM
 

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that last post was meant for cdobb35......regarding St. Matthews. We really were lucky! No place like good old Dot!

Name: peggy goslin
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Monday, June 04, 2007
Time: 07:54:37 PM
 

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hi billy dana, hey i didn't forget about you at all! it was good to see your email onthere. man, i love this sight. i hope you and kathy can go to the reunion. it should be lots of fun. i remembered that you played footbal i went to alot of the games. but fun times i wish we could go back for a day HAH! hey dougie hoxie emailed me remember him? he sounds great. i hope to see you at the time. peggy

Name: peggy goslin
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Monday, June 04, 2007
Time: 07:59:02 PM
 

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peggy goslin here, i was referring to the quinns from henry st. so many memories, i thought i had alzheimers until i started reading this sight. lol i love it!!!!

Name: OFD
Email:
Remote Name: 166.68.134.175
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 10:54:10 AM
 

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does anyone remember joe silva, I think he lived on bowdoin St., over the rump And round

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Remote Name: 148.139.13.7
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 04:53:28 PM
 

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Mike Cardar I remember the fifield flyers (street hockey) hear you may be home in October so hope to see you at the runion. Beth

Name: Dino
Email: RonanPark@aol.com
Remote Name: 155.52.208.80
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 07:38:51 PM
 

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From : Dino, aka RonanPark @aol.com- Please continue to send photos . However, I am in hospital getting new hip- old age you know- and will not be able to post them until next week when I get home Thanks

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Remote Name: 209.215.54.209
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 07:42:53 PM
 

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Congatulations, for the websites 50k hit!!!!

Name: Tom Healy
Email: tkatt@bellsouth.net
Remote Name: 209.215.55.21
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 09:55:39 PM
 

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Let's give it up for Dino and Red for a great website that I'm sure takes a lot of their time. Get well soon Dino!

Name: Tom Healy
Email: tkatt@bellsouth.net
Remote Name: 209.215.55.21
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 09:56:05 PM
 

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Let's give it up for Dino and Red for a great website that I'm sure takes a lot of their time. Get well soon Dino!

Name: Tom Healy
Email: tkatt@bellsouth.net
Remote Name: 209.215.55.21
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 09:57:10 PM
 

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Let's give it up for Dino and Red for a great website that I'm sure takes a lot of their time. Get well soon Dino!

Name: John Harold
Email: john@ground-control.net
Remote Name: 71.179.82.192
Date: Tuesday, June 05, 2007
Time: 11:29:18 PM
 

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Hey Marguerite - Sorry 'bout that! Left lots of people off - Daly, Couran, Stevie Jones, Buchanon, it goes on and on - What ever happened to Werber? Last time I saw him was at the dog track years ago. Anyone know? What about Sully? Last I heard he was in Atlanta. Anyone? I am in a picture with Werber - we're all in suits - I'm holding a rose. Don't remember that night but that means we were probably having a great time anyway. Do you still keep in touch with Judgey, Sue Swan, Dee Brooks? John.

Name: Stephen Jackson
Email: stevej141@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 65.96.116.37
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Time: 05:02:11 AM
 

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John Mac and I put our wallets out on the line for this reunion and from the post comments it looks like we did't make a mistake. Please continue to get the word out! Thanks, Steve J.

Name: Marguerite (MacMillan) Gropp
Email: gropp537@aol.com
Remote Name: 216.204.196.10
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Time: 07:14:57 AM
 

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Hey John, I found your picture right after I wrote that e-mail, knew that was you with the Rose. Funny how it all comes back after so many years. I am still in touch with Dee and Judgey, Judgey is the one who got me hooked on this web-site. Haven't been in touch with Sue for awhile, although the four of us had a mini reunion a few years back at my house when I was living in NH. Judgey contacts Sue every now and then. Will you be at the reunion? Have not seen anyone else in years, really looking forward to it.

Name: Jayne(griffiths) Manganello
Email: jmanganello@hotmail. com
Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Time: 07:49:49 AM
 

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John, I think that picture was from either a party at U-Mass or some party for Leanie Roche. Who can remember everything from those days? As for the people you mentioned--i think Stevie Buchanan works for Toyota in Brockton, as for everyone else, I am also trying to get word. I have more pictures but I totally suck at computer. I am trying to get together with (Denise) Sully--she will have scoop. Jayne

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Remote Name: 76.24.236.110
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Time: 08:59:18 PM
 

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O.K. let's vote for which cop was the meanest - toughest - ruthless of them all. Station 11 guys only... Just remember some of them could be visiting this :=) site. And just because they took your beer and flush your joints - does not mean they were BAD!

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Remote Name: 76.24.236.110
Date: Wednesday, June 06, 2007
Time: 08:59:32 PM
 

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O.K. let's vote for which cop was the meanest - toughest - ruthless of them all. Station 11 guys only... Just remember some of them could be visiting this :=) site. And just because they took your beer and flush your joints - does not mean they were BAD!

Name: ken ellis
Email: rain957@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 72.70.56.54
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 10:49:34 AM
 

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To Billy Dana, from rain957, Kenny Ellis here

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Remote Name: 74.8.198.250
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 04:55:33 PM
 

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DENISE (SULLY) MCGEE IS GONNA HELP WITH A COMPUTER?SHE CAN'T EVEN TURN ON THE TV.

Name: peggy goslin
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 06:05:49 PM
 

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Hi billy Dana, it's Peggy here, I guess Marlene Shuman is thinking of coming up from FLA to go to the reunion. She wants to know if you are going to go. Let me know. I saw Ronnie Condry today he stopped ina t me work today, I guess he is working on the new train station in Scituate. Oh and June wants you to call her. I will email you and giv eyou her #. ttyl

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Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 06:18:27 PM
 

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Not nice------ Not for computer---for scoop!(and cocktails perhaps!)

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Email: mph1954@aol
Remote Name: 205.188.117.5
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 07:32:46 PM
 

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Hey peggy here some more kids that around Hancock St. Mike Regan,Ray Clark,RIP.also Kevin Rose,Paul Houston,Peter Readon,Bobby Grout,Charlie Wescott.Later hung at JC's and Hancock Cafe.

Name: Bill Dana
Email: Danakkm@aol.com
Remote Name: 64.12.116.17
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 08:14:04 PM
 

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Hey Kenny Billy Dana here nice to hear from you , also Peggy Goslin i will give June a call, there was also a girl named Ginger Ray also her brother who i cant think of his name at the moment they lived on Hancock st.We used to hang out in her cellar. Oh boy those were the days lol

Name: rich martell
Email:
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 09:32:18 PM
 

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the toughest cop was the black guy from t.p.f. got hancock st. for his beat. no one messed with him.

Name: Liz mcAuliffe
Email: izzyliz11@aol.com
Remote Name: 64.12.117.5
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 09:37:14 PM
 

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For all of you that knew Barbara (Burke) Salfity and Liz McAuliffe we both are graduating with our Masters Degrees this week Barbara from Harvard with a degree in Public Administration. Liz with her Masters in Education and Clinincal Psychology and Certificate in Drug and Alocohlism Counseling. Can't wait for the big reunion. Hope to see the Ryan's, Nolans-hey Cathy where are you?, McGees Kunicki's, Bradbury's, and the Gibbons . The Norton Street bunch.

Name: Rita Kaliris Dionne
Email: wifeyd@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 76.178.241.227
Date: Thursday, June 07, 2007
Time: 11:42:43 PM
 

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Congratulations Barbara and Liz on a job well done! You were both in my class and I too was a member of the Norton Street bunch! I think of you all often.

Name: Kathie Nee
Email:
Remote Name: 63.139.215.114
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 08:44:40 AM
 

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Congratulations Liz and Barbara! I often wondered how both of you were doing. Can't wait to see you both at the reunion.

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Remote Name: 12.11.145.74
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 09:52:55 AM
 

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Edward T. Ahern Sr. Age 67, June 6, 2007, of Braintree, formerly of Dorchester and Co. Limerick, Ireland. Loving husband of 45 years of Mary "Maureen" (Lardner). Devoted father of Maureen Kiely and Patricia Ahern both of Weymouth, Michael Ahern, Edward "Teddy" Ahern, and Karen Ahern Stalcup, all of Dorchester. Dear Papa to Sean, Shannon, Kevin, William, Brendan, Alyssa, Andrew, Raymond and Callie Rose, and his great grandson Thomas. Brother of Oliver of Norwell and the late Michael of Mansfield, and the late Patrick of Ireland. Also survived by family and good friends. Funeral from the John G. Molloy Funeral Home, 1126 Washington St., (DORCHESTER LOWER MILLS) Sat., June 9 at 9:00 AM. Funeral Mass in St Mark's Church at 10 AM. Relatives & friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday evening 3-8 PM. Parking in rear of Funeral Home. Late member of the Carpenter's Union Local #33. In lieu of flowers donations in Edward's name may be made to the Hospice Of South Shore, 100 Baystate Dr., Braintree, MA 02184. John G. Molloy Funeral Home 617-296-5600

Name: Mike houston
Email:
Remote Name: 205.188.117.5
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 03:37:28 PM
 

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Hey Rich Martell the cop most kid on hancock st.hated in the early 1970 was Randy Lambertino.The best cop was Walter Fahey.Ginger Ray brothers were John and Eddie Ray.

Name: judy roche
Email: judithmrl@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 68.201.230.54
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 08:52:53 PM
 

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How many of you out there pulled your wagons full of groceries from the firsty grocery store on Bowdoin st? You talk about bugsy pushing a wagon. Who remembers Eddie and jack's on the coner of Bowdoin and Geneva , later named George's variety and also the slanted tree on Geneva ave near levant St.

Name: judy roche
Email: judithmrl@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 68.201.230.54
Date: Friday, June 08, 2007
Time: 08:53:41 PM
 

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How many of you out there pulled your wagons full of groceries from the firsty grocery store on Bowdoin st? You talk about bugsy pushing a wagon. Who remembers Eddie and jack's on the coner of Bowdoin and Geneva , later named George's variety and also the slanted tree on Geneva ave near levant St.

Name: Donna Hubert
Email: Dawnleighton@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Time: 05:43:14 PM
 

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Hey Barabara and Liz. Congratulations on your accomplishments. You should be very proud of yourselves. I couldn't even immagine doing homework at my age , not to mention graduating from Harvard. Barbara, I hope to see you at my house in August. Liz, you are invited, too. Hey Liz, remember my cat Tiger? He lived to be 22 years old.

Name: MARGIE
Email: mothersuperior1227@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.218.100.57
Date: Saturday, June 09, 2007
Time: 09:40:16 PM
 

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to the KUBIK girls was your mother RUTH KUBIK??? if so i worked with her up the ELEPHANT HOUSE AND IF SO WILL WILL YOU GIRLS BE AT THE REUNION

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Remote Name: 71.192.89.167
Date: Sunday, June 10, 2007
Time: 09:08:32 AM
 

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Station 11 - tough cops award should go to: Randy LaMattina - many a billy club and dope slap came from his hands.

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Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 12:01:19 PM
 

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eclarke525@yahoo.com are you a quinn? If so, we need to get together and post some of our crazy pics on here!

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Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 12:09:12 PM
 

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does anyone remember the Gannoms (I think that's how you spell it) from Homes Ave.? they owned the variety store behind the big billboard on Bowdoin street near Geneva Ave. There was also the other variety store at the end of Homes ave on the corner of Bullard street owned by the Haddads--they had good ice cream cones there! ha.

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Remote Name: 71.184.140.125
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 07:37:05 PM
 

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Was that George Ganom?

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Remote Name: 71.184.140.125
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 07:37:52 PM
 

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Will anyone from Mc Manus's ice cream parlor in Fields corner be coming?

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Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 08:09:57 PM
 

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It might have been George Ganom---I know there was a sister Chris--she would be about 57 yrs old now. They lived a couple of houses down from the Sampsons on Homes Ave.

Name:
Email: judithmrl@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 68.201.230.54
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 08:10:13 PM
 

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George Gannan owned georges's variety and he did live on Holmes Ave. The Haddads owed the store on the corner of Bullard and Bowdoin, they lived on Bowdoin and Holiday St.

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 08:23:11 PM
 

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This is a great website! Do you think there is anyway to incorporate a chat? or if we make a yahoo group, or exchange AIM s/n's, we can talk online to our old friends. anyone with any thoughts on this? Thanks.

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 08:29:26 PM
 

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judithmrl@yahoo.com thanks I grew up on Homes Ave and went to those two variety stores and of course JOE'S---great sour pickles right from the barrel! ha

Name: John Barber
Email: Barber.jd@gmail.com
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Monday, June 11, 2007
Time: 11:52:51 PM
 

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The Gannon's George and Julia I think had 3 kids Stephanie, Christine and George Jr. Stephanie works or worked at Braintree Rehab Hospital in Braintree.

Name: Steve Adduci
Email:
Remote Name: 71.184.140.125
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 05:42:59 PM
 

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To Gerald Shea it was nice of you to mention Bobby Cunningham name...he was a good Marine and he came from a great family... I remember Joe Silva black hair about 5 9 Officer Johnson was the big black cop and he put the fear of God in you I remember Summerthing who could forget Spike Devitt singing Storm Monday Billy Ryan might have had nice blue eyes but he could not play cards to save his life Anyone know the name of the store on Adams Street that was built into the side of a hill and Johnny Barber get to the reunion early you are buying me a drink Ha Ha

Name: Steve Adduci
Email:
Remote Name: 71.184.140.125
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 05:43:01 PM
 

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To Gerald Shea it was nice of you to mention Bobby Cunningham name...he was a good Marine and he came from a great family... I remember Joe Silva black hair about 5 9 Officer Johnson was the big black cop and he put the fear of God in you I remember Summerthing who could forget Spike Devitt singing Storm Monday Billy Ryan might have had nice blue eyes but he could not play cards to save his life Anyone know the name of the store on Adams Street that was built into the side of a hill and Johnny Barber get to the reunion early you are buying me a drink Ha Ha

Name: c. dana
Email:
Remote Name: 71.124.140.168
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 07:37:56 PM
 

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This is charlene dana (gates) bill danas sister who was is the class of 74. It is really nice to reminense about the good old times. It is really rough out there for our kids.

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 24.62.88.13
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 08:00:56 PM
 

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June I call Charlie Kabilian he said he going to the reunion.

Name: John Barber
Email:
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 09:29:22 PM
 

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That should be the Gannem's, not the Gannon's.

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.122.196
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 10:00:24 PM
 

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What about Linda Kabilian? Where'd she go? And "teabags"?

Name: Kathy (Judge) Morrissey
Email: Irish6730@comcast.net
Remote Name: 24.61.184.134
Date: Tuesday, June 12, 2007
Time: 11:12:06 PM
 

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Hey Charlene..It's Kathy Judge. Nice to see that you've signed on. Looking at our graduation photo and wondering what has happened with so many people. Patty Nolan, Tom Rooney, Margaret McManus, Paul Lundbohm, Tommy Clancy, Ann Bernasconi,Peter Jackson, Keith Holder, Ann and Patrick Kerins, Elizabeth McLaughlin, the McCloskey twins, Denise Brodeur, Jackie Hudder, Cheryl Cartwright, Happy Davis, Kathy McKeen...and so many more. Any ideas? Hope to see you at the reunion.

Name: Bill Dana
Email: Danakkm@aol.com
Remote Name: 205.188.116.80
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Time: 09:11:43 AM
 

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I sent in my check today for the reunion see you all there

Name: Fran D'Agostino (Ma
Email:
Remote Name: 156.73.204.228
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Time: 11:56:08 AM
 

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What about Kathy Hegarty and her brother who used to sing during the St. Patrick's Day shows. And Happy Davis singing "Cockles & mockles alive,alive oh! And the red haired girl (I don't remember her name) with all the medals dancing the Irish Step. Remember the movies in Ronan Hall? And the book fairs? Someone stole money out of my coat pocket one year. Stupid me shouldn't of left in there. Looking forward to seeing the class of '74.

Name: Kathy Judge
Email:
Remote Name: 24.61.184.134
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Time: 12:42:24 PM
 

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Hi Fran: You brought back more memories. My mother always volunteered in the library and I'm sure at the book fairs. Your money couldn't have been taken on her shift...not at St. Peter's. Other than Dorchester, I don't know of any other area that is divided by the parish that you lived in.

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.7
Date: Wednesday, June 13, 2007
Time: 04:37:44 PM
 

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Linda Kabilian and her family, know about the reunion.

Name: OFD
Email:
Remote Name: 166.68.134.175
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 09:10:49 AM
 

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Stevie Gilbert, he had a great smile. The trips to the Surf, in his car, the old TAXI CAB. Thumbing to the Surf on the Wooden Bridge in Dorchester/North Quincy with Rita Connelly and Cindy. Joanne Tempesta. The Techniques! The Dot High Shop Boys,football and baseball team. The Kane Post football team. Bobby K.and Tommy McD from Hamilton Street. Watching the landing on the Moon at the Elephant House. Trips to College Pond in Plymouth. Fight breaking out at Ronan Park, no knives, no guns just fists. A neighborhood that meant something, your friends beside you.

Name: ofd
Email:
Remote Name: 166.68.134.175
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 10:02:39 AM
 

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I remember Joe Silva now,thanks Steve. Hell of a Ball Player, kept to himself pretty much.

Name: Marguerite (MacMillan) Gropp
Email: gropp537@aol.com
Remote Name: 216.204.196.10
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 10:53:39 AM
 

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Hi Fran (and Judgey): Did Kathy Hegarty graduate in '74 with us? Didn't see her in the graduation picture that is posted. My memory is really being tested by this website, although I didn't join St Peter's until 6th grade.. maybe she was in your class prior to that ?? Anybody have any info on the Collins or Carr families from Draper St ?

Name: gerard shea
Email:
Remote Name: 71.149.248.102
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 12:54:24 PM
 

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Hi Francis, I guess I should confess. I took your book money and took about a dozen or so to Joseph's for honey dipped doughnuts and chocolate' milk. Tell me what book you intended to buy and I'll see if I can get it. I'm wondering too, if I need to confess this in church. Does Rome honor any statue of limitation? Hi Kathy Judge.

Name: Rich Martell
Email:
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 01:43:55 PM
 

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how about a salute to KEVIN CUMMINGS, he bought booze for every under age kid in the neighborhood

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.122.196
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 11:11:53 PM
 

Comments

Eddie Edwards said,"You my sybil, whitehead."

Name: Kathy Judge
Email:
Remote Name: 24.61.184.134
Date: Thursday, June 14, 2007
Time: 11:25:36 PM
 

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Hey Gerard - It's nice to hear from you. Happy to hear that you've come clean with the book money! Hope to see you in October. Kathy

Name: Dino
Email: RonanPark@aol.com
Remote Name: 209.6.21.31
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 08:21:03 AM
 

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From : Dino- Paul Merrigan is temporarily in the Bostonian Rehab, (617) 265-2350, if you want to give him a call and cheer him up

Name: Fran Maxwell
Email:
Remote Name: 72.70.7.15
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 11:07:04 AM
 

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Wow! I NEVER expected a confession! You are forgiven! To have lived with this for 30+ years, I'm sure, is penance enough. We'll talk at the reunion. Kathy Hegarty moved I think in the 6th or 7th grade. Remember her Patrick Henry speech? "Give me Liberty, or give me death". What about Kathy Fennell singing "Susie Snowflake in her ballerina outfit I think 2nd grade. I still know all the words! Sad news about Dennis Ford. He passed away about 10-12 years ago. Tom Clancy I believe is working at the Carney as Head of Security? Hi Kathy Judge. Your brother Jim could be a "Member's Update". He's has a great career at NSTAR. Also, someone mentioned that Herb Chambers grew up on Draper Street? My niece worked with Patty Collins in Fanuiel Hall. Perhaps, we can get in touch. Take care everyone! Love,Fran

Name: Donna McIntyre-Cummings
Email: dmacdazy@aol.com
Remote Name: 71.232.248.218
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 12:43:44 PM
 

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Name: Donna McIntyre-Cummings
Email: dmacdazy@aol.com
Remote Name: 71.232.248.218
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 12:53:17 PM
 

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Fifield Street here...........1973-1979, cool site I recognize many names from either St.Peter's on Sunday's or St. Pat's class of 1977, "coolies" at the Midget, kick ball in front of the McDonought's & Calabro's, kick the can, building underground forts in back of Kelly's, cleveleland circle pool, fishing at castle island & jumping off that freakin Malaboo bridge, i know your all out there hassey's,mcdonough's,hanney's,fahey's,leroy's,garrity's,labbe's,barcamian's,jansky,huckabee,ducette,edwards,bolta's,derosa,and all the other's that came & went from Fifient St,Church St,Bowzer's,White Church!take care DM & JC

Name: Donna McIntyre-Cummings
Email: dmacdazy@aol.com
Remote Name: 71.232.248.218
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 12:53:25 PM
 

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Fifield Street here...........1973-1979, cool site I recognize many names from either St.Peter's on Sunday's or St. Pat's class of 1977, "coolies" at the Midget, kick ball in front of the McDonought's & Calabro's, kick the can, building underground forts in back of Kelly's, cleveleland circle pool, fishing at castle island & jumping off that freakin Malaboo bridge, i know your all out there hassey's,mcdonough's,hanney's,fahey's,leroy's,garrity's,labbe's,barcamian's,jansky,huckabee,ducette,edwards,bolta's,derosa,and all the other's that came & went from Fifient St,Church St,Bowzer's,White Church!take care DM & JC

Name: Gerard Shea
Email: taoscowboy@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 68.236.82.1
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 02:13:57 PM
 

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Hi Fran, actually I took Kathy Judges' mom and several nuns to Josephs'. I actually asked them if they had misgivings about graft money. I was trying to purchase a passing grade. You probably remember I wasn't on any 'short lists' of outstanding students. If it's any consolation, I did mention that "in an indirect way Sisters, and Mrs. Judge, Francis D'Agastino, from Hamilton Street, or there abouts, (the longer and more prestigious side -according to my mother who grew up there)should be recognized and respected for her 'contribution' to this feast." I did assert that your name should be stricken from the minutes. Thanks again, Fran. (as an act of contrition Fran, e-mail me your addres and at your convenience, I'll bring my Gibson Hummingbird to your house and serenade you) How about "Coast of Malabar" or "She Moved Through the Fair"? ###Are we on record here? I saw you and Kathy Judge and Kathy Egasnseveral years ago. Funny, neither one of you have aged much. I do look forward to the reunion and seeing kindred spirits and bosom friends from the Hill. One more thing, I actually took your money because on account of going to confession every week I had nothing to offer ans suspected I was putting the priests to sleep, when I saw that Gucci crocodile skin wallet of yours I knew instantly what they were alluding to when they composed the words "and lead us not into temptation". I suppose I should thank you for the oppurtunity for being an accessor to my fall from Grace.

Name: gerard shea
Email: taoscowboy@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 68.236.82.1
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 02:31:47 PM
 

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To Steve Adduci. I lived in Taos N.M. for several years. About twenty miles east there's a town called Eagle's Nest. Nice ride through the Sangria De Christo (Blood of Christ) mountain range. I rode over there about once a week. There's a Viet Nam Memorial. Very sacred place. A doctor established it to honor his son and all the veterans killed in VN. Someone left a note on the door about ten year ago or so, "Why weren't you open when I need you?" and since then, its open 24/7/365. The note is still on display. Some people go to church on Sundays. I think of myself more spiritual than religious. I take my church with me. You know, like someone said, "we don't bury the people we love in the ground, we bury them in our hearts". There's a film playing perpetually at the Memorial. I think it's called "Letters to America". I've seen it so many times I feel like they soldiers are personal friends even though I've never met them. I harbor no strain on my conscious to say I laugh and cry when I watch this film. So why do I see it over and over again? It's a personal thing. I never knew or met PFC Robert Cunningham USMC, but yeah, my spiritual convictions tell me someday we'll all meet again. I like that perspective. Entertaining the notion that someday we'll meet again. As the Spanish say in the Southwest "Vaya Con Dios" comrade.

Name: Beth
Email: bhassey1027@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 148.139.13.7
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 03:58:50 PM
 

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Hi Donna Cummings, Remember a lot of what you wrote. The stories and the pictures on the web site are great brings back so many memories. I will tell the McDonough's, Fahey's and Leroy's you said hi. We will be at the reunion will you?

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Email:
Remote Name: 68.201.230.54
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 07:41:37 PM
 

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Has anymone seen or heard from Kevin Roche, Frankie Tona,MacAvoy's Walter or Jerry McNeil

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Remote Name: 68.201.230.54
Date: Friday, June 15, 2007
Time: 07:42:06 PM
 

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Has anymone seen or heard from Kevin Roche, Frankie Tona,MacAvoy's Walter or Jerry McNeil

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 64.195.243.2
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Time: 02:10:33 PM
 

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I had a dog named "Gypsy" . WHat street did the Gypsy you remember live on?

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Time: 02:58:27 PM
 

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a family us kids thought were gypsys lived on hancock st. few doors down from freemans drug store. the kid our age wasnt a bad kid.

Name: John Barber
Email: popasmoke@gmail.com
Remote Name: 24.60.46.215
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Time: 02:58:34 PM
 

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The day I arrived in California on my way to Vietnam, I called my Mother to let her know I got there ok. She told me that Bobby had been killed. I flew into area that Bobby had been in and always asked if anyone knew him, but nobody did. I think about Bobby all the time and always I always lay a rose at the Dorchester Vietnam Memorial on Memorial Day.

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Email:
Remote Name: 71.174.49.97
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Time: 03:29:48 PM
 

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There were Gypsy's that lived in a blue house right next store to Freeman's drugtsore, right before Trull St......and they had a monkey running around their porch!

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Email:
Remote Name: 71.174.49.97
Date: Saturday, June 16, 2007
Time: 03:34:53 PM
 

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Does anyone remember the soda fountain in Freeman's drugstore? They made the best ice cream sodas & hot fudge sundaes! Al's A & M market, Rill st.Market... The Strand, Hailey & McGuire's pizza?

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Email:
Remote Name: 209.215.55.45
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Time: 09:02:13 AM
 

Comments

Pursue them, pursue them, make them relinguish the ball.

Name: peggy goslin
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Time: 10:12:27 AM
 

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so when are we going to see more photos, i know ppl who have sent them in but i haven't seen them yet. still check the site daily.

Name: peggy goslin
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Sunday, June 17, 2007
Time: 10:12:29 AM
 

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so when are we going to see more photos, i know ppl who have sent them in but i haven't seen them yet. still check the site daily.

Name: deb nee broderick
Email:
Remote Name: 12.11.145.74
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 11:54:14 AM
 

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fran D'agastino, deb nee here. I would have been in st peter's class of '74' but left after the 6th grade. i think the girl's name was carlene rice that did the irish step dancing. look at the photo gallery 2 top line. there is a list of names of classmates i sent in as well as the picture

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 68.239.3.72
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 12:49:38 PM
 

Comments

Could the Gypsy you're referring to be Elaine Tempesta a.k.a Gypsy who lived on Percival St?

Name: Ken
Email:
Remote Name: 72.70.56.54
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 01:13:37 PM
 

Comments

The Gypsies next to Doc Freeman's store were the Stanleys.

Name: Dot
Email:
Remote Name: 72.93.172.130
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 05:14:47 PM
 

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Where are the people from Joe's corner? (Homes Ave. and Topliff) from the years 1962 thru 1967. The McCarthys,Dunfys,Sampsons,Boyles,Murrays,McManus.... where are you? Come out ,come out where ever you are.

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Email:
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 05:56:45 PM
 

Comments

well its about time you gave us the name of the gypsys

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.122.196
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 11:00:29 PM
 

Comments

....and how about if we were naked.....?

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.122.196
Date: Monday, June 18, 2007
Time: 11:00:39 PM
 

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....and how about if we were naked.....?

Name: ofd
Email:
Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Time: 07:02:51 AM
 

Comments

Speaking of Joe's---Anyone know whatever happened to Paul Werber?

Name: Fran D'Agostino
Email:
Remote Name: 156.73.204.228
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Time: 07:17:00 AM
 

Comments

Hey Deb Nee - We lived behind Inwood on "little" Clarkson which is behind the blue house in the picture of you & your sister. I think the Fogarty's used to live there? Kids used to cut through from Norton and Inwood through our yard & over the "wall". Drove my father crazy so he put up a fence.

Name:
Email:
Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Time: 05:46:58 PM
 

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the naked comment got to be from ellis

Name: Gerard Shea
Email:
Remote Name: 75.68.203.203
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 11:36:17 AM
 

Comments

I got the documentary title wrong at the Eagle Nest, N.M. Vietnam Memorial. The name of the movie is "Dear America: Letters From Vietnam".

Name: Diane Covino
Email: diane.covino@hklaw.com
Remote Name: 63.146.184.126
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 12:20:03 PM
 

Comments

Reunion is a good idea - great way to reconnect - is anyone from Cameron Street/Tovar Street attending; i.e., The Jay family - Marie, Pauline, Carol Ann, Joanne, Kevin, John, Ricky; Sweeney family: Michael, Ricky, Joanne; Collins family: Ricky Collins, and his parents; (Ricky's brother Kevin passed away last year); Holmes - Joe and Louie; Paul Cademi; Pat Hawko; Michael Mello (who married Pat Hawko); Tognarelli famly - Karen and Diane and John; Colleen MacDonald, Julie MacDonald; Deb and Arthur Creedon; Marty Flynn; Karen and Eddie Kirby; Anne Steele; John Davis; Tommy Kent; Debbie Stuart; Barbie Stuart, Keith Shuman, Gail Callahan (from Trull Street); I am sure I am forgetting others, but these are the ones who come to my mind right now.

Name: liz McAuliffe
Email: izzyliz11@aol.com
Remote Name: 204.11.150.154
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 01:37:07 PM
 

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Hey Donna thanks for rememebering. I do remember your cat Tiger glad it had a great long life. My email addreass is izzyliz11@aol.com if u want to write to me. I bought my ticket and can't wait to go!!

Name: Judi (Murphy) Pokaski, Draper St
Email: japokaski@braintreecooperative.com
Remote Name: 24.233.64.18
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 01:47:19 PM
 

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This sparks memories of good ole Dot, Fields Corner, Ronan Park, Lucky Strike, St. Peter's, St Ambrose etc. Also Charlie's Ice Cream, Henry Hamburger, Woolworth's (1 cent banana splits with balloon)The Sabbers, the Parksmen, the Dot Day Parade etc. etc.

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Remote Name: 156.73.204.228
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 02:53:49 PM
 

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Remember they when the nuns recruited an 8th grader from St. Peter's to help Mrs. Riley the crossing guard? Poor Joe Little got his school bag peed on by a passing dog. ('73-'74).

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Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 09:05:23 PM
 

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Hey everyone! Wish Joan Molloy a Happy Birthday! June 21. It doesn't matter which one it is. It's more the fact that she has been my very best friend in the whole world forever and she is a wonderful person! And I Love Her. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLIN! Donna

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Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 09:05:26 PM
 

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Hey everyone! Wish Joan Molloy a Happy Birthday! June 21. It doesn't matter which one it is. It's more the fact that she has been my very best friend in the whole world forever and she is a wonderful person! And I Love Her. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, DARLIN! Donna

Name: Pat Phelan
Email: brooketyle@msn.com
Remote Name: 72.72.32.109
Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2007
Time: 10:23:46 PM
 

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Just read this for the first time. To the LaBollita girls, your parents and mine were good friends. My parents are Joe and Joan Panit. My father ran the drill team and my mother had one of you in a Camp Fire Group.

Name:
Email: nizrock@comcast.net
Remote Name: 170.63.96.108
Date: Thursday, June 21, 2007
Time: 03:50:23 PM
 

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McIntyre from 26 Cameron Street/87 Mount Ida Rd. Remember the Jays' fort! and the ice cream man and relievio games "stay out of the humps"! don't forget the Mighty Midget Slushes, Summer Thing and Blizard of '78...Cameron and Mt. Ida should both remember my mean old white dog Max!

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Remote Name: 216.79.200.59
Date: Saturday, June 23, 2007
Time: 09:47:21 PM
 

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BORING!

Name: Bill Dana
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.116.80
Date: Sunday, June 24, 2007
Time: 01:18:52 PM
 

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Received ticket now waiting for name to appear on attending list LOL

Name:
Email: captpc27@comcast.net
Remote Name: 75.67.30.241
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
Time: 07:36:33 AM
 

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I used to work at Freeman Drug and the reason the sundies tasted good was because the kids who hung at the corner used to spit in the marshmellow. I'm from Trull St and remember 'Howe Field', the "Humps", the Rill st Market (A & M stood for Al & Marion) Yes the gypsies did live nest to Freeman's and they had monkeys. Anyone remember the drunk lady who lived across the street from them who used to yell from the 3rd floor. Yes a salute to Kevin Cummings who used to buy for everyone. I believe he died at a young age

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Remote Name: 64.12.116.9
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
Time: 09:04:04 AM
 

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My brother Michael was telling me about the reunion and website. Enjoyed reading all the comments,and pictures .Grew up on Quincy St.Hung around Clarkson St.Bowdion St elephant house.Bring back memories of my DOT days. Barbara Houston-Fanning

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Remote Name: 24.128.28.94
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
Time: 10:09:53 AM
 

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The "What if we were naked" comment was definitely Nancy Brown "And so this is Christmas"

Name:
Email: caprn@ssec.org
Remote Name: 74.92.14.105
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
Time: 11:22:36 AM
 

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Denise Kane-Carey's son Paul was just drafted into the NHL's Colorado Avalanche Hockey on Saturday. Check out article in The Patriot Ledger.com. Congrats!!!

Name: Mike Houston
Email:
Remote Name: 205.188.116.71
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
Time: 02:45:00 PM
 

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Reading comment about Vietnam Memorial,and Gerald Shea comments. Remember in your prayer another meetinghousehill kid DONNIE CONTARINO kill in Vietnam Donnie lived on the corner of Quincy and Clarkson

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Remote Name: 64.12.122.196
Date: Monday, June 25, 2007
Time: 04:50:57 PM
 

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Does anyone remember the O'Sheas from Quincy St.?

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Remote Name: 156.73.204.228
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Time: 10:11:40 AM
 

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Yes, I remember the O'Shea's from Quincy Street. Franny, Ricky, Steve and a few more... I don't remember all the names. Did the Gilletti's lived in the same house?

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Remote Name: 64.12.116.9
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Time: 03:12:16 PM
 

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There was also Kevin O'Shea AND THERE WAS A SISTER(I CAN'T REMEMBER HER NAME THOUGH.)WHERE DID THEY ALL GO?

Name: Harold Williams
Email: lomaxbrothers@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 24.147.47.133
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Time: 08:46:02 PM
 

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St.Pete's, Ronan Park, untold pharmaceuticals,Holderness,Shuffles,and numerous buckets of blood (to many to mention or remember)You can not tell the stories because no one will believe you.For those of us that are here,we got lucky, for those that are not....Rest in Peace. Come by my house.....I don't mind. Miles Load and the Sausage Brothers

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Remote Name: 24.61.184.134
Date: Tuesday, June 26, 2007
Time: 09:06:18 PM
 

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....there was a Kathy O'Shea in St. Peter's class of 74.

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Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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to Marguerite (MacMillan) Gropp: the Collins' and the Carr's both still live on Draper st!!

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Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Was that a Collins or a Carr that wrote they are still on Draper St. There was no name or e-mail address, would love to hear from them or know if anyone plans on attending the reunion...

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LOMAX, I'M THINKING ABOUT DOING A RAP VERSION OF "I DON'T MIND", DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE SAUSAGE BROS ? MOTOWN EARL

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LOMAX, I'M THINKING ABOUT DOING A RAP VERSION OF "I DON'T MIND", DO YOU KNOW WHERE I CAN FIND THE SAUSAGE BROS ? MOTOWN EARL

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not a carr, but I hear Kevin Carr is planning on attending.

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Hey how about a rap version of the "suit-jacket dudes?" Hey Harold Williams someone ripped off your idea. (crank yankers) Do you still have those tapes? too funny!

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HEY, HAROLD WILLIAMS, THAT COMMENT ABOUT GETTING LUCKY, YOU KNOW WHO GOT LUCKY ? THAT SMITH GUY WHO STARTED THE MORMONS. HE FOUND A COUPLE O SOLID GOLD TABLETS BURIED IN NEW YORK. THEN HE GOT STUPID. SOMEONE GOT DRESSED UP LIKE AN ANGEL AND TALKED HIM OUT OF THEM. WHAT WOULD MILES LOAD HAVE DONE ?

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Remote Name: 24.147.47.133
Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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Can anyone name the Sausage Brothers, besides being Mink ,Link and Pink, Who were the people under the bags? As far as a Rap Version of I Don't Mind, and the Suit Jacket Dudes....Count me in.. I have got the Recording Studio so let's do it. The Lomax Tapes have been converted to digital disc, if you want a copy send your address to my email above and I will send you one. As far as the Morman Guy getting snookered by the Angel he must have been smokin D and sniffin Locker Room and if Miles was confronted with the same scenario the Angel would have handed over the wings. Miles was a Playah!!! Remember Ernie's Pizza, Joe the jelly donut man, and The missing gang was The Centuries(Red and White)

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Date: Wednesday, June 27, 2007
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The Sausage Bros. One of them was that goofy MF that hung around with Miles, bow your head when you hear that name, and then there were the two brothers from Bowdoin St. I think one of them was a musician, I'm pretty sure He was gay.

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Be nice honey

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Hey,Sammy Snapshot I here your'e holding. Pictures that is.

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Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
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Love this website!I lived on Lyon St. My brother and sisters are Mike Lyons, Nancy Lyons and Carol Lyons. We all have fond memories. Even saw my St. Peter's school picture posted. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me or the family.

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Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
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Conroy which? Kevin

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the sausage brothers were ray mccormick, mike mcdermott, and tom hawko.

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Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
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HAROLD, WHAT EXACTLY DO YOU HAVE ON DVD ? EARL

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HAROLD, Do you remember the Ides of July ? It's coming fast.

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Remote Name: 68.245.237.124
Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
Time: 03:12:35 PM
 

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This is Williams dude, Hey man I got bagged you let me hold the rap, you did'nt tell nme there heat comin down now I'm down the station and you out walkin ? No way #%&#!...and you got the underwear too.I've got that on disc, also Mac (stole the herbs), Motown earl and Larry the hustler, etc. As for the Sausage Brothers they were ALWAYS: Pat Moorehouse, Pat McDermott and the third guy was whoever was there and wanted to do it. Mike McDermott was not one of the back-up singers he played bass in the Sausage Brothers Band (SBB). A little history, after a falling out with his Producer and Depraved Management LLC. Miles decided to go it alone and was replaced on the tour by Merle Holms Jr. and the Soul Mouse Band. This was short lived due to the fact that Miles and The SBB settled their differences made a new contract with Depraved Management giving Miles more control of his artistic direction.

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You guys are killing me!..Harold Williams, Lomax, etc.. I was there and know who YOU ARE..those poor folks on Seaver St. who are still looking of their bottle of J&B and their OJ's tape, But here's the thing ..who was the REAL Bubba Barnett???

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A little history lesson. Mike Mcdermott sang with the 2 Pats at the Beachcomer when Miles, very graciously, made a surprise appearance with the Dead End Kids, bailing them out of an otherwise dull uneventful night. I believe that's the same night he went home with the Mother and daughter tandem. That's the truth brother from someone who was there.

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Yes Miles was quite the stud..how about the night he sang the 'Hemorrhoid' song on stage at Casey's II in Hull?

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The "real Bubba Barnett" I believe was Pat Moorehouse.

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It's a damn shame the ML did not get to record a few of the songs he wanted to do. He had a great version of "LA woman"(The Doors Song)which with the Miles touch was off the charts and buried the Doors version. He also had penned with a few songs with McDermott, one was "Driving to Endanger" which I had the chance to here him reherse with SBB at the Cambridge Music Complex, He also had plans to do the old Hoopy and Doopy McDonough song" (She had the head of a)Bip, Bap and Ted, if you ask me it was Platinum stuff,sadly he passed away, but like all great artists his legend lives on through stories, folk lore and of course imitators. He was a good Brother,fun to be around, and knew how to work the crowd. On another note I heard that McDermott bought an accordian and joined "The Polka Cats Band" in Vegas where he eventually passed away. The story is that while playing a party one night his toupee caught fire leading to his demise.

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I had the honor of seeing Merle Holmes Jr. live at Whities. He was dressed in his ruby red platforms and red silk pants. He was looking good. He ended it with the long version of "The Turtle". It's like stage diving on the floor. I know there was a lot of bad blood between him and Miles, bow my head-check my wallet, but I would have liked to see the both of them together in concert. It would been better than Liza & Judy

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Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
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WOW, I forgot about that, I was there too, although I was third world at the time. He did that Soul Mouse Dance that he made famous, and yes of course the Turtle ( he was never the same after that). You are right though, Miles and Merle. It even sounds good just like Hall and Oates,Brooks and Dunn, Tu Pac and Biggie, Fred and Ethel, Ozzie and Harriet, Cheech and Chong, Ben and Jerry, I concur with your statement. But the dance moves alone would have put Miles and Merle on top. Merle had the feet of James Brown and the upper body movements of a Downtown Pimp on Acid, Miles just had a presence. I can only really compare them to the Rightous Brothers. If only American Idol was around back then.

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The Hemoroid song at Caseys 2, Classic. The show was billed as "JP Bad and The Depraved featuring Miles Load", They were banned from that club after that night. Most of the band ended up in rehab a few years later. As was the same for "Merle Holms and the Soul Mouse Band" at Whitey's. Banned It is sad that they were ahead of their time and that their artistic genius was not recognized or accepted by the mainstream media. They were not really punk or New Wave they were entities unto them selves, pushing the envelope and causing great disturbances, crazed fans as well as inner turmoil to those that were exposed to their music. I am still in therapy over it.

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Date: Thursday, June 28, 2007
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Does anyone remember the lyrics from that #1 hit in 1980. Ayatollah So, or have acopy of the audio?

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Date: Friday, June 29, 2007
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McDermott isn't dead. I saw him in Washington St. Station playing Harry Chapin & Jim Croce songs, although the toupee did look singed.

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Date: Friday, June 29, 2007
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" I want to go to Iran and do a gig with my band. I know they don't like the music there but me and the band say we don't care. "

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and then the song goes..."rah, rah, sis-boom-bah" I think Charles Laquidara was fired from WBCN for playing it! Or was it Matt Seagal??

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Date: Friday, June 29, 2007
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I was talking to Dave Sweeney. He said he saw Mike McDermott. He and Pat Carey started a Tony Orlando cover band with a mechanical drum machine. They're up in Norhtern Maine doing the Odd Fellows Hall circuit. Any one who has played golf with Sweeney knows if he says something, it's the gospel. He said the toupee didn't look to bad.

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who were the original "Ronan Spokes" members?

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Date: Friday, June 29, 2007
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Geez, It doesn't take much to get youz guy's going!

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Date: Friday, June 29, 2007
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has anyone checked out these viagra,cialas,ultrum things that keep popping up? not that i have a problem

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I believe the Ayatola So song was by a band called the "Points". What"s the frequency Harold ?

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Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007
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Wrong, it was written and sung by Mike McDermott's band with the sausage brothers in tow Harold. Also it was played on WBCN.

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You are correct!!!!! ding,ding,ding The Points and McDermott with the SBB singing backup. Those cat's were sick.I was there the night partying with them, they did it at the Cambridge Music Complex, The 6 of them drank 3 quarts of "Old Smuggler Scotch" and $300.00 in beer, in about 4 hours, Miles (bow your head)was there to and was supposed to sing the lead voice, but he was to #%@&ed up to do it. After 2 days in that room, numerous fights, and $200.00 in Chinese Food they finally emerged with a mix.I talked to McDermott last night and he told me that he re-did the song and has the Boston Sweet Girls singing back-Up. By the way I do not know where all of you are getting your info, that old bastard is still at it. I called him to tell him about the reunion and he wants to know if the Sausage Brothers Band could do a tribute to Miles. Sounds like a good idea One last time "I Don't Mind"

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Ronan Spokes? Peter Aducci, Jim McDonough, Pat McDermott,Dave Sweeney? I do not remember the rest

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Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007
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so i was right about the points. listen old man, don't question me about my facts and you'll live. i will also tell the tale of the fired bcn dj but it is a story filled with lies, deceptions, and decete. but all stories containing miles and mcdermott do. parksmen rule ! rock on eddie!

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What ?

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Please take a class in writing. Thank You. The Professor

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Please leave personal issues out of this Let's have fun, and be good to each other. Your Friend

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176 here, If any of these comments are directed at me for what I wrote to the old man, I'd like to apologize, I wasn't serious. i'll watch what I write. I couldn't imagine spending my life browsing the internet looking for bad grammer, but heh, it's good to know your out there.

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I second that about leaving personal issues out of this web sight. There are people of all ages reading this sight. thank you

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Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007
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just heard of the web site from the Flores family who lived on 11 Draper St. saw a picture of my brother Kevin [Piccinin] not Pichinon as spelled in photo gallery 3. Reunion sounds like a good time will try to attend.Saw some familiar names Adducci,Hernon.

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Date: Saturday, June 30, 2007
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Aha! "The Boys from Robinson Street"? Many familiar names: Clemens; Piccinins; Pokaskis; Mazeralls; O'Hearn; Cinelli; Kellys; Walshes; Flores; Gallaghers; Driscoll; McHugh; Asdot. Didn't know Randy LaMattina was shared with Hamilton Street! The Girls from Robinson Street!

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Date: Sunday, July 01, 2007
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photo gallery 1 includes a picture of the O'brien club, circa 1964, many in the photo are either parksmen or saints. comments?

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Do you think a Sausage Bros reunion is wise. There seems to be a lot of nice catholic girls from St. Petes who might not approve. Although Anne Feeny and Betty Shea will be there and it is an open bar. What about the Soul Mouse Review

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Tonight, tonight, a very special night.....we shall all get boomed after dark.

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Date: Sunday, July 01, 2007
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There must be only 166 people going to the reunion ??

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Date: Monday, July 02, 2007
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166?,hmm ,iwonder why? can it be the location,price, ect.perhaps your ideas would be welcomed.

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To Bill Dana we will get your name up on the board as soon as possible O.K. And we have sold way more tickets than 166. It takes a lot of time to put new pictures and names up on the site. And I know if we could get the Sausage Brothers to sing just one song we could sell a hundred tickets tomorrow. from the Board of Directors

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O.K. I must admit it - those Saint Peter's Dances were great! Some of my favorite "Coleens" were there. Dorchester in the 60's early 70's was really a marvelous time. There were beautiful young Irish Lassies everywhere! This reunion will bring all those memories back.

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O.K. I must admit it - those Saint Peter's Dances were great! Some of my favorite "Coleens" were there. Dorchester in the 60's early 70's was really a marvelous time. There were beautiful young Irish Lassies everywhere! This reunion will bring all those memories back.

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Date: Monday, July 02, 2007
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Pete and Ann's aka Petey-Anns' moved to a venue across the street from Wollaston T in Quincy in the mid-70's. About ten years later, he moved again to E. Bridgewater and changed the name to "Laurie-Ann's". My father worked Saturday mornings at OH-Mays Liquours. I was about 10 (1970)and I'd go up and bring the empty boxes to the bakery for Pete's deliveries.My pay was all the doughnuts I could eat (about 2)and a take home dozen, consisting mostly of honey-dipped. Joe's made the best, but Pete's came in a close second. I continued to work for Pete here and there when I was home in Quincy around a holiday or something. Someone mentioned the half-moon cookies. I actually think I have the recipe somewhere, like at my mother's house in Quincy. All it was was left over cake batter with just enough ap flour to get the batter to a mayonaise consistency, scoop out and baked. Add the frosting. I know I have his egg roll, Italiano, French, and Vienna formulas too. There were a couple he was rather secretive about but I managed to deduce the quantity over the years. His(my) prize recipe was for Peacn Pie. He shared it with a bosom buddy from Codman Square. Ernie Royal. Anyone 70+ might remember Royal's Cafe. ON account of the color of his skin, and despite a stella cafe, the banks wouldn't loan any more $ for expansion. He and his wife took the business to Rutland, VT. I worked for him for a short spell one winter before I went into the Merchant Marines. Ernie had a very dry sense of humor ( like myself). One day we established we had the same birthdate, which sync with Bob Marley's death. I said to him, "I knew we had something in common. I knew it was our skin color." I could get away with that on account of a good relationship. He managed to laugh. The last time I saw Pete, he was still baking but hobbling around. had a cot in the back room of his bakery. I had asked him, kiddingly, if he lived there. He said sometimes he was overcome with fatigue and he had to take an afternoon siesta. That was about fifteen years ago. I still, to this day, make my own bread religiously. I let die the original poolish from that was always 'fed' from different locals and bakeries from around the globe. (no kidding) I initiated another one sometime ago that still boasts of a medley from the encloves of one of the pyramids of Giza. Again (to use my brother Tommy's phrase) I'm not relious, per se, but there's something intimate making your own bread visiting friends around the globe, having some wine and good conversation and talking into the wee hours. So yeah, Pete's probably passed on to glory, but his bread lives on. You can give ten people a recipe for something and they'll all produce something different. It's my understanding that the guy who bought Joes' Doughnuts sabotaged the original poolish and technique. Called himself "D" as in doughnut. Substituted milk powder for milk. No-name ap flour for high gluten, dried eggs, dried yeast, and I heard if he could have found a cheaper way to replace the H20, he would have. Absolutely violated the doughnut to the hilt!!! AND, he had the gall to replace the honey (actuall honey) gradually with 12x sugar. He did it so cunningly that no one noticed. Eventually changed the name to glazed. If that wasn't criminall insane enough, here's what he did with the profit. (are you sitting down?)He went to a store in Brookline called "The Four Walls" and ordered flock wallcovering for every room in his house!! FlOCK! Even did the ceilings. His conduct was/is an affront to the Irish heritage. I know where he lives and I'm going to propose an after-hour excursion to his house and ask everyone who ever had any appreciation for Joe's Honey-dipped doughnuts to make a placard and we'll stand outside his house and mock him. AND his flocked covered walls and ceilings. "This Man Is A Flock!" Sometimes I'm inclined to think that the real reason people left the MHH area was not because of racial tension or politics, but the fall of the honey-dipped doughnut. That 12x sugar residue left on the lips was the real reason for "white flight". Anyhow, the closest thing to a honey-dipped doughnut would have to be the Southwestern (Spanish) soppapia (so-pah_pee-ah). Sort of a fried dough served with real honey-butter. Yeah, its good. "Michael's Kitchen" in Taos does it best. I One more thing, anyone who wants to participate on embarassing and mocking some dude who sabotaged Joe's Doughnuts let me know. I do know where he lives. Exactly. Remember, the court of public honors and respects no statue of limitations. "D". As in Doughnut. (I don't care who he knows) ONe more thing, this posting was not, I repeat, NOT, written by Gerard Shea. Brian McDonogh did it. )(I swear)

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I always suspected there was something different about those donuts. Is this guy "D", the same "Big D" that terrorized the Bowdoin St. area in the 70's & 80's ?

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You had the same donut makers that worked at both places (Paul & Timmy ) so from someone who worked at Joseph's and D's Donut shop I must say there was no difference in the honey dip donuts.

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-Summer rental on the cape-$1200 -VW beetle from Midnight Auto-$400 -Seeing Mike McDermott in a Speedo-priceless!!

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Date: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
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Hello Beth Hassey................this site is really fun to check out! so you & hubby are going. are denise & fay going? can you buy just (1) ticket? i noticed my little sister posted a comment on the site, maybe i can get her to go with some of the jay's from cameron street! have you tried to put a bug in those FAHEY girls ears:) keep in touch DC

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true or false mike mcdermott was the drummer for the j.p. 5 at their first show at the white church

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Date: Tuesday, July 03, 2007
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Hi Peggy This is AnnMarie (curran) Kennedy Jimmy and I are going to the reunion it sounds like it will be a lot of fun. Jim was so happy to see Greg Stevens is going and Billy Dana. Has anyone heard from Richie Riley? Also what about Debbie Chandler she married one of the Jansky's. See you in Oct.

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Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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This reunion is a wonderful idea! My sister Dianne (Hudder) sent me this information. Loved reading it and plan to continue. Hi to Kathy Judge, Fran D'Agostino, Marguerite MacMillan, and Gerard Shea!! We had such a great time in school. So many laughs. I remember Gerard Shea being hysterical and, as I read the comments, I see he hasn't changed. We used to get such a kick out of him - I remember specifically one time when his foot fell asleep in class - he sat right beside me - he kept pounding on his foot to "wake it up" - He had us laughing all the time. I haven't heard from Cheryl Cartwright in a little while. Remember her brother Frankie? We used to kick his classroom door really hard and run into our classroom. His teacher, Sister ??, would come out with a nasty look on her face. We'd be at our desks trying to keep a straight face. Cheryl and I normally send Christmas cards to each other - missed each other this year. Her daughter reminds me so much of her when she and I were young. GREAT WEBSITE!

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Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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Does anyone know what has happened to the Greatest Parksmen that ever ate. I've not heard a word about him. The Idi Amin of Dorchester. Joseph "are you gonna eat that" Calabro.

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Remote Name: 152.163.100.131
Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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"Gypsy" was the name of Ellen and Carole Brown's dog (Hecla Street). One of the "Panit sisters" is on this blog, hopefully she will write me. Nobody mentioned the Lacey brothers, Kevin and Eddie who were notorious Parksmen.

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Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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hi Kathy Judge, Margy Fox{McManus} here! heard about this site from an old friend it is great. My fondest memories are living and growing up on Bowdoin St. Saw our old class picture and showed my daughters they say I look much better today! Seems like yesterday. I am doing well, I am a Director of a childcare center I have 80 kids everyday which I love doing. Been in South Boston for the last 15 years. I see so many people on the site that I remember and would love to see them again. Thanks for thinking of me Margy

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Date: Wednesday, July 04, 2007
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Looking at the website, trying to light a J, burnt my lip. Hello to Ciabo.

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Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007
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Fifield Street. Remember when we got our T Shirts in town on Park Street. One year probably 1974...Black with White Letters....Upstairs, where we bought our painters pants, railroad pants...And of Course our Prokeds...McDonalds...For those of you who were "shopping" for new cars...You missed some excellent times...Who remembers those trips intown..? Mariannes, and our Painter Pants..? Fifield Street - where are you???

Name: Lee Decola
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Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007
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Fifield Street. Remember when we got our T Shirts in town on Park Street. One year probably 1974...Black with White Letters....Upstairs, where we bought our painters pants, railroad pants...And of Course our Prokeds...McDonalds...For those of you who were "shopping" for new cars...You missed some excellent times...Who remembers those trips intown..? Mariannes, and our Painter Pants..? Fifield Street - where are you???

Name: Marguerite (MacMillan) Gropp
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Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007
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Hi Jackie, nice to see your message. heard you were in New York... is that correct. I also think this site and the reunion are a great idea... hoping both will bring back more memories... you are like Judgey, remembering specific things that happened during our school years... my memory is not that good it seems ! Marguerite

Name: Brenda Black
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Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007
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Hi Donna and Lee...."Carda", Beth and all the other Dot "friends", Brenda Black here, thoroughly enjoying all the stories and old photos. I'm going up to my attic and dig out some old photos to send in, I hope they can get posted--I know I have some good ones:). I lived at 36 Church St. for the first 17 years of my life (1959-1977) and was so lucky to live in such a beautiful neighborhood in the middle of the city. So many great early memories of Reverand Allen---Strawberry Festivals, watching movies in the church (The Munster Family--haha)The pepsi machine that had glass bottles for a dime--the huge roll of white paper in the kitchen that he would use to pull out teeth!! Truth! Rev. Allen would tear a little piece off, wrap it around the loose tooth and voila!!:)Never hurt either.....riding our bikes and sledding in the churchyard---that was such a HUGE hill back then!!!:) Squeezing through the bars of the fence and when we got "bigger", having to get the firemen over to open the bars when we got stuck!! My brother Terry's bell bottoms got caught on the fence and he came down on one of the spikes, right through his shin!! The Parksmen.......another story with my brother Terry.....we were all in the churchyard playing with a long rope over a tree branch, pulling each other up and down when along came the infamous Parksmen (they were definitely more than 12 yrs. old at this time) They pulled Terry up and kept him there for a long time and then they all let go dropping him about 15 feet or so. When he landed he broke BOTH of his wrists!! He was 12 yrs. old at the time and had casts on both of his arms--couldn't do anything:):)Which one of you was there??!!:) Many more memories from the teenage years hanging out on Fifield and Church St., school steps, the "barns", all the forts we used to make!!--there were some pretty impressive ones. That underground one that Donna mentioned---my Mother dragged me out of there one night:) WHO's going to the reunion????? Like Lee said---Where are all the Fifield/Church St. crowd??? Let's get the word out and see if everyone can be there!!! I would LOVE to see so many of the old crowd and would try my hardest to get there from Newfoundland if others are going. A huge THANK YOU to the organizers of this site---It's a great one!!

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Date: Thursday, July 05, 2007
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The Boston Globe Letter to the Editor May 24 2005. When fear is a neighbor.I feel for the young couples who recently moved into the Ronan Park area of Dorchester.they now fear for the safety of their children.It is a heartbreaking story,but it is far from a new story In the same area,ST PETER's parish was once a beautiful neighborhood and safe community.It was predominantly Irish into the 1960s and 70s, until those working class Irish Catholics left for the suburbs,as your article so simpy put it. Not quite. The working-class Irish stayed and fought for their neighborhood for many years.You want another sad story? Try talking to the people who called ST PETER'S PARISH home for three generations, who were baptized and married in St Peter's Church,and who watched their children get baptized and married in that church. In the 1980s they fled when the violence grew far greater than anything we are seeing today. I beleieve you at the Globe may know this period better as white flight or maybe would recognize it better if i wrote that they decided to leave the city after busing.Kudos for giving us a glimpse of good people trying to live in a diverse neighborhood and confronting violence as so many have done for generations in Dorchester.Shame on the Globe for years of callousness to the plight of so many similar people who came before, who didn't come to Dorchester for a good real estate opportunity as the Wilkinsons did, and who left behind far more than a busted condominium investment. coply from the may 2005 Boston Globe

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Date: Friday, July 06, 2007
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Jackie Hudder, I remember you and Cheryl always laughing in Sister Prisca's class 2nd grade. Now I know what you were laughing at.

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Mike McDermott was the drummer. Steve Calabro lead singer, Mike Condry lead guitar, Lou Risk bass, Tom Hawko keyboard.

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Date: Saturday, July 07, 2007
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First, I would like to say hello to everyone and list things that came to my mind as I was reading all the wonderful comments. Benji schoolyard, Bobby Clark,Jack Paula,Elaine Tempesta,The Buccaneers,Frank Rooney,The Saints,The Sabers, The Royals, The Lords,The Parksmen,The Lancers,The Baysiders,The Red Raiders,The Crew,101 stairs,Richie Gayle, Lucille Vincente, Spike and Diane DeVitt, Freddy Antonelli, The Cozy Corner, Diane Derosa,Corine Gennoni,Eddie Days,The RAT HAND!, Chum gom, The host,G.I.Q's , The Rump and Round 3 lbs hamburger for $1.00 The fire at the ice and coal co. burning the grass at Ronan Park,The O'Malleys,Sail Cats,red belly purple tit, trash,rubbish,garbage,swill and the infamous ash can,ribs on wheels,Myers Deli,John Terranova,half ball,The Techniques,The Traz, What else with Mike Condry and Tom Hennessey,Jolly Jerry,Johnny Lunetta,wednesday trips from the Mather to St. Peters for religious classes, Parochoial school bags,the rag man, the egg man,the juice man,the milkman,Hood milk, Whitings milk,And most of all the great memories of growing up in a unique and never to be duplicated Dorchester.

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Date: Saturday, July 07, 2007
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wrong e mail should be ljohn9@nyc.rr.com

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Date: Saturday, July 07, 2007
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Wrong Email should be ljohn9@nyc.rr.com

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Date: Saturday, July 07, 2007
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I Entered the wrong email address should be ljohn9@nyc.rr.com

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TOM HAWKO ON KEYBOARD WERE YOU ON DRUGS

Name: Brenda Black
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Date: Saturday, July 07, 2007
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Some more "memories"..... *Playing "Army" on the rocks by East St. Skippy (RIP) used to get me to buy all kinds of penny candy and the girls would be nurses while the "men" went out to fight the "Japs". When they got injured they would come in to see the nurses and get their "medicine" --the candy!!! Took us a long time to realize that the boys were eating all the candy!!!:):) *Mighty Midget's :) carrying home those milk bottles! *Rump 'n Round with the sawdust everywhere. *What was the name of the candy store on Bowdoin that sold penny candy?? They were VERY patient with a kid that might've had 25 cents to spend!! *Going to Children's Mass at 8:30 with 50 cents--one quarter for collection and the other to get a doughnut and pepsi at Joe's --the BEST honeydip ever! *E.M.Leow's Theatre:)......stopping at George's little store on Adams St. to buy candy first and then staying for two matinees! * Frank--the blind man--I spoke to him everyday and have no idea where he lived???? These are a few of some early families(60's and 70's)from ChurchSt., "Little" Church St., & Winter St. If anyone knowsany of these people please spread the word about this site and the upcoming reunion. Church St.: Kenny, Groves, Wiley, Morrison (10 of them), Smith, Egan, Eustace, Pringle, Woolf, McHugh. Little Church: Moore, Cronin, Malee, Winter: McKay, Hulmes(13!!!of them), Jordan, Williams, Canata,...... I know there are so many more that I can't think of right now (early Alzheimers :)) But it would be so great to see some of these people again. Thanks again for the great site.

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I also remember hitch hiking to the surf nantasket on a saturday night to hear the Techniques--then when we were old enough to drive there, carloads of us would stop at Howdy's in Quincy on the way home. speaking of carloads, we would fill up cars and go to the drive-in -- even in the cold weather with those portable heaters.

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I also remember hitch hiking to the surf nantasket on a saturday night to hear the Techniques--then when we were old enough to drive there, carloads of us would stop at Howdy's in Quincy on the way home. speaking of carloads, we would fill up cars and go to the drive-in -- even in the cold weather with those portable heaters.

Name: Tom D.
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Date: Sunday, July 08, 2007
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I just heard about the reunion. It has been many years since I have heard some of the names and places mentioned.Each and everyone brings a memory back from the past. It's like a instant time machine. So much time has past since meeting all these people at the Elephant House Ice Cream Place. There were two of them, one on Geneva Ave and the more popular one on Bowdoin St. next to Eddie's Tavern.Some of these post's give me goose bumps just finding out someone is still alive or that someone I thought was alive is no longer with us. So I might try and make it to the reunion if I can. I would like to see people that give me so many memories. Good and Bad I don't care. I am going to try and post a few stories from our growing up together. Ladies included.

Name: Tom D.
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Date: Sunday, July 08, 2007
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I just heard about the reunion. It has been many years since I have heard some of the names and places mentioned.Each and everyone brings a memory back from the past. It's like a instant time machine. So much time has past since meeting all these people at the Elephant House Ice Cream Place. There were two of them, one on Geneva Ave and the more popular one on Bowdoin St. next to Eddie's Tavern.Some of these post's give me goose bumps just finding out someone is still alive or that someone I thought was alive is no longer with us. So I might try and make it to the reunion if I can. I would like to see people that give me so many memories. Good and Bad I don't care. I am going to try and post a few stories from our growing up together. Ladies included.

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Date: Sunday, July 08, 2007
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Without a doubt, Joe's Honey Dip was the best. No one will EVER come close. Does anyone remember Doyle's Variety Store on Adams St.(near Fox ST)? Mr. Doyle was so nice. I love looking at the old photos, except for ALL the pictures of Jerry Sullivan and that crew. No offense, but I don't think there were a cockier bunch of kids. Sullivan, Cocker Roche, etc. I'm going to the reunion just to see if any of them make more than $30K! I doubt it! Whatever happened to Fr. McLaughlin?

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The reunion sounds like great fun, but I heard a sample of the band's music and all I can say is YIKES!

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I agree with the comments on Jerry Sullivan, but Dennis Roche wasn't a bad guy at all, not one on one.

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Mullee.......not Malee!

Name: Tom Nolan
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Date: Sunday, July 08, 2007
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Hey, I do remember Doyle's on Adams Street near Fox (diagonally across from Hecla). Mrs. Doyle was tres cranky as I recall...I also remember getting busted by the infamous cops Olbrys and Keneally (Dorchester Dragnet!) in front of of the store after we rang the police alarm in Ronan Park like a kajillion times...Jimmy Judge got busted with me but his dad was a cop (so you know how that went!). My mother had to come down to the old "District 11" to get me out of the can...in later life I went on to become a Boston cop~go figure! Tom Nolan

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attn john lenane trips from the mather to st pete's were on tuesdays

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I think you mean Joe Sullivan, not Jerry Sullivan.

Name: Nancy Barry (formerly Lyons)
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Date: Sunday, July 08, 2007
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Hi, Great site! Did anyone graduate from St. Peter's in 1968? Memories of St. Peter's School...My favorite teacher- the beautiful Sister Maria Wright(grade 2), report card day (Father King handing out the report cards), the diocesan exams, playing bingo for prizes, watching Sister Maria Caritas rub her hand up and down the noses of boys who misbehaved, learning math with felt boards, allocution lessons, the wonderful crossing guard Mrs. Riley with her whistle and white gloves. Memories of Fields Corner- pizza at HiFi, Saturdays at Lucky Strike bowling alley, shopping at the 5&10 and Grant's, Chuck's meatball subs, movies at the Strand, getting hit with snowballs by the boys standing on the hill at Ronan Park, summer camp at the Dorchester House, riding the whip for a nickel... It's been fun reading all the memories from the past. Thanks to all the organizers of this site!

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Date: Monday, July 09, 2007
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Hey Jackie Hudder!! All the best to you from the West Coast. I had to mull over the name Cheryl Cartwright. I've cultivated a subtle sense of CRS (cant remmbr s---) myself from spending too much time in the South Pacific. You and Rose-Marie Mason were so close all the time I remember actually remember being a little jealous of the comradieship. Nothinng compares to the keen sense of friedship in youth.I saw her about 25 years ago working at a restaurant near Galvin Boulvard. I'm with Fran D on the memory of you and Cheryl giggling all the time. My fondest regards to both of you. I hope I can assume you'll attend this fall. Remember the time Francis Cooney brought his 45 album player in 7th grade? He had just started St. Peters and I don't think he had a sense of the Catholic decorum. (good for him) He brought "Green Eyed Lady" and played it over and over. Danced with just about every girl in the class. Sister Sheila Ford was the new teacher. I had a crush on her and went too far to get her attention and resulted in a parent/ teacher/ student hearing at the convent. When she danced with Cooney I distinctly remember my body recieving a jolt that I would understand years later was the initial administration of testasterone. ( I had no idea a woman could move her body like that-AND A NUN!!!) To this day I still have a weakness for woman who wear glasses on account of her. I remember too, sleeping well that night after I saw her dance. Hmmm.

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Date: Monday, July 09, 2007
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My father ownded the Shamrock Pub in South Boston for about 28 years and recieved a new owner in Nov. 05. I never spent much time there, but, coming or going to Boston I would usually stop for a brew and bring a friend. I remember bring a good friend from Ireland and she said, "these people look more Irish than the Irish do." (on a more sentimental note) What saddens me about MHH is that there in no old neighborhood to go too. Things evolve. My father's 'joint' was about a half mile from where he grew up, so his friends (the infamous South Boston Shamrocks),his siblings friends, all had a place to go too. Sort of a home base. I'd left Dorchester when I was 13. Someone took me to Eddie's when I was about 20-1 and I thought it was cool to have a place to go too on occasion. "See some old friends, good for the soul (bob segar)". My uncle still owns his own "joint" in SB. It was always good for the soul to see someone from the old neighborhood on occasion at either venue. With all respect to what Dorchester's MHH is going/ growing/ evolving through, I do miss it. Much , much (mucho) gratitude for the people (friends) putting this reunion togeter. All the best, gerard shea/ monterey,ca

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Dear Mr. "Tom D." having reflected on your posting, and harboring some anxiety , not withstanding, but not limited to the aforesaid, I do hear-by confer, to the afore said party, non restricto, non resiquestdeh, that I , had, or had not, said, or not said, or did or not did anything to the afore said, one party, that may have, or contributed to , or have not , or have not contributed to ANYTHING that may have resulted in some strain, pain, or gain on the disequilabrum of the aforesaid conscience,of the aforesaid, party, recognized and respect as the said "Mr. Tom D", not limited too, I hearby... another words, I'm not sure who you are, but if I did something in my youth that could/ should be grounds for some sort of retaliation, revenge or justification of deliberate vindictiveness,including , but not limited too, corporal or capitol punishment, I'm apologizing now. Tom, I didn't mean it. Most importantlty, may it please your honor, AND MAY IT PLEASE THE COURT- amicus curiae, gerard shea..... one more thing, any correspondance should be directed too: Jackie Hudder. She's handling any and all claims against me that have or may have happened in my youth. and one more thing, I'll try and not clutter up this blog site.

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Date: Monday, July 09, 2007
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I agree with those comments about Joe Sullivan, Cocker Roche, etc. I remember my friends and I would cut thru Ronan Park and if that crew was sitting on the steps, they wouldn't even move to let us pass by. I would see them do that to the older people in the neighborhood as well. Of course, that type of behavior is an example of a group of people trying to overcome their mediocrity by forming a group. Can you tell I majored in Psych in college? I also didn't think Cocker was bad one on one, but that Joe Sullivan. What a jerk! Still I have great memories of that time and I'm glad I grew up in Dorchester as opposed to one of the suburbs. I live out of State now and I hope everyone has fun at the reunion. Make sure you post picures of the reunion on this website. Thanks!

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I agree with those comments about Joe Sullivan, Cocker Roche, etc. I remember my friends and I would cut thru Ronan Park and if that crew was sitting on the steps, they wouldn't even move to let us pass by. I would see them do that to the older people in the neighborhood as well. Of course, that type of behavior is an example of a group of people trying to overcome their mediocrity by forming a group. Can you tell I majored in Psych in college? I also didn't think Cocker was bad one on one, but that Joe Sullivan. What a jerk! Still I have great memories of that time and I'm glad I grew up in Dorchester as opposed to one of the suburbs. I live out of State now and I hope everyone has fun at the reunion. Make sure you post picures of the reunion on this website. Thanks!

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I agree with those comments about Joe Sullivan, Cocker Roche, etc. I remember my friends and I would cut thru Ronan Park and if that crew was sitting on the steps, they wouldn't even move to let us pass by. I would see them do that to the older people in the neighborhood as well. Of course, that type of behavior is an example of a group of people trying to overcome their mediocrity by forming a group. Can you tell I majored in Psych in college? I also didn't think Cocker was bad one on one, but that Joe Sullivan. What a jerk! Still I have great memories of that time and I'm glad I grew up in Dorchester as opposed to one of the suburbs. I live out of State now and I hope everyone has fun at the reunion. Make sure you post picures of the reunion on this website. Thanks!

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I am amazed at the fear some people talk about as far as walking thru a park or up some stairs in the neiborhood. I was pretty unosual but never, ever had any fear of walking or confronting anyone from Bowdoin st. Ronan park or anywhere in Dorchester.

Name: Tom DeFilippo
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Date: Monday, July 09, 2007
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hello there Gerard Shea. My memory fails me. We more than likely met at one time or another at Eddies or the elephant house . My Dad ( Sam) and my Aunt Elanor owned it with Uncle Muzzy. Maybe in the B-Ball courts with Pee-Wee Joyce up at Ronan or the Surf or the 1310 or the spagetti house on Dot Ave at fields Corner or Homes Ave or someplace else. I hold no grudges against anyone we all did what we did and that is all there is. I know I had a blast in my youth. I am paying for it now but oh well nothing I can do about now. Most everyone called me Flip or Flippo. There were three Tom's there. Tommy A., Tommy Macauley (RIP) and me Tommy DeFilippo. Maybe I made you a frappe. I worked at the Elephant house for awhile. Blizzard of "78 we made some awesome steaks in the other side of Eddies.I rest my case your honor. Has anyone heard from Billy Burchell aka Ralph.

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That Joe Reardon character, he was the real bad seed in that group. He controlled all the purse strings in the background. A really bad dude he was!

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That Joe Reardon, Cocka Roache Gang was going to be prosecuted by the Feds under the RICO statutes but the Feds could not get anybody to testify against them.

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Tom Defilippo question about Billy Burchell. I was talking to Mike Donahue last week, he told me Billy moves to Pennsylvania. Mike said he stays in touch with Billy

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This site is great and we should honor our friends who have passed away over the years with a picture memorial... let us start by NAMING those FINE MEN/WOMEN of St. Peter's who have passed away:

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Finally someone from my class! St. Peter's 1969!!! Tommy Nolan--I remember you! I was surprised (spoke to you at the reunion at the IBEW Hall) to hear you are a Boston cop..I remembered you as the class clown. No wonder you and James (Jimmy) Judge got in trouble. We had a great class with great memories. Also, to the person who mentioned chuck's subs--oman I used to get the Italian cold cuts with everything--no sub shop chain makes them like that!

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Hey whatever happened to the Wieners

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Heh Flippo, Do you still live in Medford ? Last time I saw you I was with Jim Shea and you were climbing out of a dumpster in So. Boston

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To respond to the indifference to the band. I am sure you didnt hear the band in person because the committee did and we can assure you that there will not be many people sitting down that night. They have a lot of energy and play all kinds of different music. The committee. Thanks

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I also saw the band that night and they were Fabulous!! Bring your dancing shoes!!

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The Weiners'!! OMG I haven't heard that name in soooooo long! I believe the 3 oldest were Bobby, Barbara, Caren and Chrissy. Grade 4 teacher at the Mather, Horrible Horrigan chastised me and gave me a poor grade on "letter writing" because I spelled Caren with a "C"!! She wouldn't believe me that she spelled her name that way!! I never wrote HER a letter again!! I had "The Dating Game" board game and their father looked just like "the dud" guy in the game, not accusing him of being a dud!! He REALLY looked like the guy. :-) Keep the memories coming....................

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Hi Bev, Hope you enjoy all the stories........

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How you doing Pat long time no see? what was that 25 years ago.Had to do what I had to do . Had a family to support No longer in medford. what have you been doing all these years? hope your doing well. It wa a real surprise to hear about reunion.

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Thanks Mike, Red is trying to find info to. Last time I heard from him I thought he went to Virginia. He might have moved again Thanks

Name: Tom Nolan
Email:
Remote Name: 72.72.71.194
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time: 10:13:10 PM
 

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Jo-Ann... Are you Jo Ann Griffiths? (From Holmes Ave. I think)? It's so great to connect with someone else from the '69 class! If you were surprised at the cop thing...(what came next is even more harrowing)~was Chuck's on Robinson Street?...no, that was Mack's...

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Remote Name: 76.178.241.227
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time: 10:30:48 PM
 

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To Tom Nolan...Are Cathy and Eileen your sisters? From Norton St?

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Remote Name: 76.178.241.227
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time: 10:31:03 PM
 

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To Tom Nolan...Are Cathy and Eileen your sisters? From Norton St?

Name: Jo-Ann
Email:
Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time: 10:36:49 PM
 

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Yes this is Jo-Ann Griffiths from Homes Ave..you remembered that! ha...(Chucks subs was down on Dorchester Avenue across from Town Field and next to the Park Theater). Trying to work out some scheduling conflicts so I can maybe go to this reunion with my sister. She posted a lot of pictures already. You can tell she is the younger one--her pictures are in color! lol.

Name: Jo-Ann
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Remote Name: 66.30.166.39
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time: 10:37:19 PM
 

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Yes this is Jo-Ann Griffiths from Homes Ave..you remembered that! ha...(Chucks subs was down on Dorchester Avenue across from Town Field and next to the Park Theater). Trying to work out some scheduling conflicts so I can maybe go to this reunion with my sister. She posted a lot of pictures already. You can tell she is the younger one--her pictures are in color! lol.

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Email: phyll1007@hotmail.com
Remote Name: 66.30.220.67
Date: Tuesday, July 10, 2007
Time: 10:46:25 PM
 

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Kudos for this wonderful website!!! Although I haven't heard from anyone from my era, still feel nostalgic when St. Peters, Father King, Monday night bowling, Lucky Strike, Strand theatre, Ronan Park, Homes Ave.(my home)Geneva, Bowdoin, Hamilton,etc., are mentioned. It was a wonderful place to "grow up". Thought I'd attend the reunion but so far haven't heard from anyone from St. Peters "class of 1951". This is a BIG year for us, many are 7 decades this year!!!! Why not celebrate with those of us who are still alive and kicking!!!

Name: C
Email:
Remote Name: 63.22.134.126
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Time: 02:22:21 PM
 

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Glad to know of site and am passing the word.

Name: C
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Remote Name: 63.22.134.126
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Time: 02:28:43 PM
 

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Wm. Burchell 3 in PA, none in VA. Checkout anywho.com

Name: Jack
Email: exportee@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.218.12.221
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Time: 04:15:31 PM
 

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I've read though all the comments and it surprises me that no one mentions Ted Lyons. Back in the mid fifties he and a few others not only rejuvenated the baseball program but also revamped the playing fields. Both the teams and the fields were among the best in the city. Ted went on the coach football, baseball and I believe basketball at B.C. High. He had a heart attack while coaching at Ronan Park and died. He was a great guy! Jack

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Email: thomasnolan@verizon.net
Remote Name: 72.72.71.194
Date: Wednesday, July 11, 2007
Time: 08:31:52 PM
 

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Yes, Cathy and Eileen are my sisters (as are Patty, Sheila, and Maureen) and we lived on Norton Street until '73...Jo-Ann-send me an email; I'd love to hear from you!

Name: a friend of bill W.
Email: jbdoe2005@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 71.255.155.4
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 11:26:08 AM
 

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what i don't get about this reunion, is the open bar and the live band. A combo for bad music and bad attitudes.

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Remote Name: 75.67.22.228
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 01:47:11 PM
 

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hey friend of bill w. after that comment i hope your not going

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Remote Name: 70.113.95.215
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 02:32:40 PM
 

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What about JC's

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Remote Name: 70.113.95.215
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 02:33:04 PM
 

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What about JC's?

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Email: Westbound55@aol.com
Remote Name: 205.188.116.67
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 03:18:58 PM
 

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Greetings to all once again. I have a few questions: In the most recent posting of photos in Gallery 3, toward teh bottom, does anyone know who the gentleman on the left is in the photos with the green GTO? He's wearing grey shorts, a blue sweatshirt jacket and a Patriots cap. He's helping someone else hold a sign announcing the reunion in October. Just curious. He looks extremely familiar, however, we do all look different these many years later. Still in Gallery 3, about 32 rows down to the left of a photo of boys on a floating wooden raft,there's a photo of four gentlemen in tuxedos. Does anyone know who the two on the left are, in the darker tuxes? Then four rows from the bottom, middle photo of two women, the one on the left with a white blouse, big smile, and the one beside her with the darker sweater, who are they? Again, very familiar faces. Also, who is TaosCowboy and would he be interested in communicating some details and opinions on the Taos area? I may be purchasing a small ranch (20 acres)out there. I think we may have lived quite near each other in the late 60's early 70's. Although we may not have hung out in the same group and your philosophical bent and outlook seem quite similar to mine, especially about the Southwest. Finally, very nice to know Mr. DeFilippo is still around. You most likely would not remember me, but you spent quite a bit of your free time hanging out with a couple of the Ryan brothers, (or at least one of them and a few other people, myself included sometimes) up near St. Pete's, and I believe we may have visited you in the hospital after a very frightening altercation in Ronan Park during which you were injured. I hope I am recalling this correctly. If not, please pardon the question. Hope you are well and happy these days. This last question is to the website administrators. Can you tell me how many tables are left for sale currently? Thanks.

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Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 03:38:02 PM
 

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I tracked down Billy Burchell he is in PA and I have his contact infor if anyone wants it. RED

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Remote Name: 209.215.54.230
Date: Thursday, July 12, 2007
Time: 05:05:35 PM
 

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Westbound, you are asking who everyone is. The question is who are you?

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Remote Name: 71.184.69.82
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 06:08:00 AM
 

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The administrators will be happy to tell you how many tables are left for sale. Their numbers are under Reunion Directors.

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Remote Name: 209.27.154.2
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 11:32:50 AM
 

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WESTBOUND IS STEVE DONNELY

Name: Jimmy
Email: jimbee55@gmail.com
Remote Name: 72.72.63.250
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 12:28:07 PM
 

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Does anyone remember any of the 3 Booth brothers from Bentham Rd? Jack, Bill or Jim? Moved out in the late 60s.

Name: Tom D.
Email: fliposdad@msn.com
Remote Name: 141.157.164.95
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 09:21:39 PM
 

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hi steve donnelly I do remember you we used to go to the 553 all the time. you are mistaken about the altercation up at ronan I do beleive your mistaking me for Richie Tanny and please the name is Tom or Flip Or Flippo. My Dad was the only MR. DeFilippo. You may remember him from the Elephant House Big Sammy. You played in the band with Mike McDermott you played the drums I think.

Name: MAB
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Remote Name: 63.22.214.145
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 10:45:06 PM
 

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Anyone know the whereabouts of folk like Tiger Hart,Gene Zupkofska, Jackie Lincoln, Mary(Devil) Dever, Fay Clements, Patty LeClair? Mikey O'Connor, (there were/ are two of these), Big Bill Bolter? Hey Flip any relation to a Chris or John of same last name? Funny how you begin to recall. We all hung out together including Red, had great times. Lenny Lindstrom.. By the way is there a preferred dress code for this Gala Event?

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Remote Name: 216.79.200.76
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 10:56:42 PM
 

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Hey, I don't mind!

Name: Bill Burchill
Email:
Remote Name: 71.126.226.21
Date: Friday, July 13, 2007
Time: 11:29:31 PM
 

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Betty Shea is a very attractive woman. Pat Mcdermott is repulsive.

Name: Tom D.
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Remote Name: 141.157.164.95
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 08:09:15 AM
 

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Hey MAB yes my brother and sister sorry dont reconize your name???? Hey Billy B. Flipo here how are you e-mail me will you I was going to give you a call today Saturday.

Name: Tom D.
Email: fliposdad@msn.com
Remote Name: 141.157.164.95
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 08:10:32 AM
 

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Billy heres my e-mail forgot to put it in before fliposdad@msn.com

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Remote Name: 71.184.69.82
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 09:13:18 AM
 

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To MAB there is no preferred dress code but the Marriot is a very nice place so I would dress as if it was a church social. Hey Bill Burchill when you come to the reunion bring your sander i need my floors done again. from Steve Adduci

Name: Masy Reardon
Email: masy952@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 151.203.224.188
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 10:40:29 AM
 

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Name: Masy Reardon
Email: masy952@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 151.203.224.188
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 10:45:49 AM
 

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To the person who wanted to know who was standing next to the green GTO holding the reunion sign that was Stevie Adducci. The four guys in the tuxes are Mark Hoffman,Jimmy O'Connor,Kevin Conroy and Tommy Healy. The two girls in the picture you were asking about are Lorraine Ryan(white blouse) and Janice Dean. Hope that helped you out.

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Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 02:32:18 PM
 

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PembrokeConroys@ msn.com you got mail.

Name: Bill Dana
Email: Danakkm@aol.com
Remote Name: 64.12.117.5
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 04:38:01 PM
 

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To WESTBOUND are you the same Steve Donnelly that used to live on Roach St. and went to Boston Tech me and you and Ronny Condry used to meet at Ronnys house and you would drive us into school in a VW that had no heat we froze our B***S off. I remember going to your house listening to albums Frank Zappa and others i think you lived next door to Kevin Long ? Hope your going to the reunion

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Remote Name: 24.60.44.45
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 05:19:50 PM
 

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Is anyone from St. Peter's Class of '78 going to the reunion?

Name: MARLENE ELLIS SHUMAN
Email:
Remote Name: 64.12.117.5
Date: Saturday, July 14, 2007
Time: 08:34:46 PM
 

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HELLO EVERYONE, THANKS FOR ASKING ABOUT US, YES "THE SHUMAN'S ARE GOING, LOOKING FORWARD TO SEEING ALL OF YOU AND MAYBE JUST A LITTLE SNOW!!!! LOL AND YES BILLY, THE CELLAR OH BOY I WANT TO THANK ALL THE GIRLS THAT ALWAYS KEPT IN TOUCH FOR ALL THOSE YEARS, WE'LL BE TOGETHER FOREVER.JUNE,MAG,DEBBIE,DENNEPH,HAWKO THANKS FOR ALL YOUR VISITS, LOOKING FORWARD FOR THE NEXT, LOVE YOU

Name: carbo kid
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Remote Name: 71.255.155.4
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Time: 03:01:11 PM
 

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does anyone remamber the copley drug store?, knights market or the donught shoppe, how much was a donught in those days

Name: carbo kid
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Remote Name: 71.255.155.4
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Time: 03:01:46 PM
 

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does anyone remamber the copley drug store?, knights market or the donught shoppe, how much was a donught in those days

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Remote Name: 68.246.127.207
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Time: 08:16:46 PM
 

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To carbo kid, The copley drugstore, was that once called LOu"s? at the corner of bowdoin and quincyst,or was it bowdoin and hamilton? do not remember. Knight's market was on bowdoin, between quincy and Hendry st. They had a huge wooden barrel filled with sour pickles. Sold plenty of beer. Black label , schlitz.etc. Alarge bottle of schlitz was25 cents.(had to buy it for my dad,) A donutback then ten cents.

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Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Time: 08:19:23 PM
 

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hey i remember all too well hanging at st. peters school yard. it is where i had my first kiss!! wow, how could i forget. anyway i won't go into it like who it was or how it was, come on, some things have to stay personal. huh......peggy goslin

Name: MAB
Email:
Remote Name: 63.22.198.23
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Time: 09:34:15 PM
 

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Is there a cut off date to buy tickets?

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Remote Name: 65.96.90.21
Date: Sunday, July 15, 2007
Time: 09:42:40 PM
 

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Anyone from Gallery 3, color pictures half way down, getting in on this?

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Email:
Remote Name: 64.195.243.2
Date: Monday, July 16, 2007
Time: 04:50:32 PM
 

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I had my first kiss in the school yard of Saint Peters to.

Name:
Email: Westbound55@aol.com
Remote Name: 205.188.116.67
Date: Monday, July 16, 2007
Time: 05:21:35 PM
 

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Thank you to Masy Reardon for identifying the people in the photos. Much appreciated. To Pat Morehouse, Bill Dana and Tom DeFilippo, Westbound55 is not Steve Donnelly. Unless Steve is a woman! And to Pat, again, no I never attended The Perkins School for The Blind. You have a good sense of humor. To Tom DeFilippo, yes, apologies for the wrong recall. It may have been Richie Tanney. Sounds very familiar. It was a stabbing and it was horrifying. I never forgot it. But I'm pretty sure whoever it was made a full recovery. This reunion was a great idea. Can't imagine six hours will be enough.

Name: Tom D.
Email: fliposdad@msn.com
Remote Name: 141.157.164.95
Date: Monday, July 16, 2007
Time: 05:54:44 PM
 

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Hi Westbound55, May we know who you are?? You have my curiosity going nuts. And to all that answered me about Billy Burchell thanks. I called him Saturday and he thinks he will be there. He's moving back here next year. He will also be up here in Aug. Thanks again and see all later.

Name: The Nine Fan Club
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Remote Name: 71.126.226.21
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 08:35:49 AM
 

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We're Comin!! And we're comin hard. The Hideous, the Grotesque, the Nine. Lead by our master, Rene Droz. We were going to get a table, but we're the Nine, not the Ten. And let's face it, no one else is going to sit with us. Any single woman who are looking, we're all available. No need for introductions, just look around, you'll know who we are. Or check the parking lot. We'll be the ones driving the cabs. VINI,VIDI,VIUGLY. PARKSMEN RULE !! We have a minor celebrity among us. One of our own, Pat Morehouse, has landed the starring role in a play at the Lakeville Playhouse, "The Harlan Hobbs Story ". Harlan Hobbs was the dude that played the banjo in Deliverence.

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Remote Name: 71.184.69.82
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 04:22:51 PM
 

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To the people who are interested on the cutoff date it is two weeksbefore the event. The Marriot wants a head count.But the committee meets every month and the closer it gets the more excited we get. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and anymore questions just leave them on the site. Thanks. The committee.

Name: Mook
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Remote Name: 68.245.18.130
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 05:00:37 PM
 

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We want the Sausage Brothers Band

Name: Resident of Church Street
Email: Ugly9-lives@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 76.24.237.230
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 05:55:20 PM
 

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BREAKING NEWS - Even the "UGLY 9" are coming! Let's resolve the issue of why they are UGLY. They are not physically ugly (well, maybe one). You see, they are UGLY in the way they use to BEHAVE. Anyone spending long summer days with relentless drinking, playing halfball smashed, yelling and arguing, smoking weed and no girls - would make anyone seem UGLY.

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Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 06:25:07 PM
 

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What we should do then is put their table on the stage so we can keep an eye on them.

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Remote Name: 71.126.226.21
Date: Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Time: 09:29:09 PM
 

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Westbound 55, I still think it's you Donnelly. If I remember right, you and Blue Eyes Bill Ryan were rather....close. I'll get to the bottom of this.

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Remote Name: 71.126.226.21
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 10:56:17 AM
 

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Bobby, Did you sell Cheesy that Goat ?

Name: peggy goslin
Email: pcaf515@aol.com
Remote Name: 24.34.172.129
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 03:51:15 PM
 

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hi marlene!!! i was so excited to see your comment. i am looking forward to seeing you at the reunion. hope you and courtney are doing well. it should be a blast... can you get over all the people on this site though????? so cool. love you MAG

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Email: Westbound55@aol.com
Remote Name: 64.12.116.67
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 04:40:10 PM
 

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To Tom DeFilippo, apologies, I was certain that I added my name back in May when I first posted. I am sure you would not remember me as I was only a part of the neighborhood for six years. I moved to St. Pete's parish in March of 1966 when I was 10 and left in October of 1972. I was not very well connected, as so many of the others are that spent entire childhoods in Dorchester. In fact I was quite invisible really. A geeky bookworm. But I did learn a lot just listening and watching. How are you these days? Do you have a family? Are you still somewhat local? Happy and healthy? I try to get to the Dorchester Day parades whenever I can. It's fantastic that some neighborhoods keep their "glue" intact. To whomever the person is that thinks I'm Steve Donnelly, I'm sorry but I'm not. There appear to be quite a few people on the site that have not identified themselves, you included. I am a female, born with all of the original, correct anatomical parts, and not in any way related to Mr. Donnelly. But I would love to know who this gentleman is that was so "close" to Bill Ryan. That's too funny. If Billy played ball on both sides of the fence, so to speak, I sure missed it!! He deserves an Oscar. Steve Donnelly if you're out there let these folks know. Is Pat Morehouse really in a play in Lakeville? To the Ugly Nine, can I buy a table for you? Are any of you really driving a cab? Will there be a professional photographer recording this reunion for the future? Maybe Chet Curtis woud be interested in covering it? Who is "Cheesy" and did he/she really buy a goat?

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Remote Name: 64.195.243.2
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 05:10:45 PM
 

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does anyone know where or the where abouts of Peggy Stack?

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Remote Name: 76.24.237.230
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 06:12:01 PM
 

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Hey WESTBOUND55 - thanks for the comments. Keep in mind that anyone who has a love and passion for the "old neighborhood" is more than welcomed at this event (even if you were only around for a few years). PLEASE BUY your tickets ASAP.

Name: debbie nee broderick
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Remote Name: 72.70.65.67
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 08:06:47 PM
 

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hi tommy nolan. are you jay's cousin?

Name: Tom Healy
Email: tkatt@bellsouth.net
Remote Name: 209.215.55.9
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 09:16:33 PM
 

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Hello Westbound, Cheesy is the one driving the car at the Dot day parade. {aka John MacIsaac}.The three boys on the raft are Kevin Elrod Palmer, Paul Healy and Me. I want to get in on this mystery and my only clue is your question on the guys in the tuxedos. You seemed to know Kevin Conroy and I so it seems to me that we may have known you. You can e-mail me at the above address and everything will be held in the highest confidentiality I promise, he he he. Nice hearing from Chipper Harding in the comments, QJC rah, rah, rah. Also heard from a name from the past Mike Carderelli, nice hearing from you Mike. Hey Shaky, in photo 3 was that a drink in your hand? Also Tommy Kane, Paul Callahan still has his Aurora HO racing track set up, He said come over anytime, maybe we could get Jerry McNeil to take a trip downtown to Eric Fuch's if you know what I mean for some spare parts. Geez does PembrokeConroys@msn.com ever retrieve their e-mails? Last but not least, Westbound if your going to buy The Ugly Nine a table, maybe you could spread for a round trip plane ticket for me from Florida!

Name: Karen Kennedy Casey
Email: bostonkc52@yahoo.com
Remote Name: 76.18.192.227
Date: Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time: 09:43:10 PM
 

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Was given this site by Peggy Harold & my brother Joe Kennedy, really enjoyed reading the comments & looking at the pictures. I grew up on Topliff St corner of Holmes Ave. went to St. Peter's then to St. Pat's High. There are still a few nuns that taught at St. Peter's still going strong at the Mount in wellesley, Sr. Agnes Catherine (Black eyes Susie), Sr. Mary Harrington (Sr.Edward Josephine), Sr. Mary Timothy (not too good) can't remember names, Sr. Xavier died a few years ago, used to visit her when I would travel to Mass to visit my Mom. I have 4 brothers, John, Charlie, Larry & Joe and one sister Clare. Our Mother lives in Braintree. Clare lives in Franklin, MA, Charlie in Plymouth, the rest of us live in Florida. Still keep in touch with Rita Connare, Peggy Harold. Remember good times on Howe Street, the Ray's cellar. My first smoke with Rita & Jimmy Leonard, never touched another after that. Marching at St. Kevin's, singing in the Choir at Church. Doing therapy with a young boy on Bowdoin Street across from the Church. Mother's Helper. Peggy Goesslin remember you & your brother. You always wore bell bottom hip huggers. I have so many great memories of people from my past. Kids from Joe's Variety, Holiday Street. Savin Hill, Malabo (spelling) Beach. Thanks for the memories. Karen Kennedy Casey

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Date: Thursday, July 19, 2007
Time: 08:48:56 AM