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

Love You

Bill

Hi to all

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

Tom

Hi BayRidge,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Hi,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Just wanted to say hi.

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

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

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

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

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

Moved away in late 88. Do you remember St. Pats friday night dances? Pandoras Box? A very fast 1969 Dodge Super Bee (426 Hemi) Bay Ridge, a great place to have lived in.

Just wanted to say hi to my old neighborhood of 40 years. Don't really miss it just the memories and great times I had. Hope to hear from some old old friends from 85th between 3rd and 4th

I am at an age, when reminiscing on my younger years, seems to occupy my thoughts more & more. I was born and raised in Bay Ridge / Sunset park. I grew up on 51rst street, btwn 4th & 3rd avenues in the early 70's.

So much outside activity back then... Stickball, Hide The belt, Tag, Horsey, Skelzies. These days...the kids would rather have a playstation joystick or keyboard and call that exertion.

It saddens me that social interaction among kids these days in the area, has gone down to almost non-existent. I understand how times change, but how can human physical interaction convert to almost exclusive electronic interaction and socialization???? People now actually schedule PLAY DATES !!!! I say get bent. Let kids be kids. Ofcourse we must be ever vigilant about where they are and who they interact with, but the gist of my little muse is let kids be kids!!!

We would fall and scrape a knee, get a black-eye, no big deal. Dust ourselves off, and keep on playing!!! These days...a kid falls and the gene deficient parents, want to sue someone or the city!!!

God, I miss those days. True childhood friends, close communities, it was ideal in my book. The cops that patrolled our area would always stop and say hello and actually cared about the neighborhood.

Jeezzzzzz. I sound like I am in my 70's! I guess, I miss the simplier...truer times back then. Sigh.

I lived in Bay Ridge for a while. I truly have fond memories of all the people.If I would have stayed I would have graduated from OLA in 1962.Does any OLA or Bishop Ford alum remember Bro Lucian now Joe Moloney.On April 23 at The NY Athletic Club, Bishop Ford High School will honor him at a Chater Dinner.

Domini, do you remember me, your favorite test subject, Pat Frizz? Man, you and your mean crew ruined my teen years. Pat Frizz, sigh, I was nicked by that vile name...what unstable hormones'll do to ya, huh? Never thought those days would pass, but at least, I did. And though a groupie on the periphery, I became a dance star in BFish. Now I've got my own groupies...uh, groupers. Great fish.

Love to ya! How's George? And Greg Damon-- he always hated me. Hope you haven't lost that fun aspect...I was so silly back then, trying to get with the program. Darkly beautiful, you were always my idol.

Remember all the great nights at Bananafish Park,early 70's..I was the dancing queen...used to go wild on the floor...Hail, seizure!...well, not really, but sure felt that way!

Love to all!

Hey Bay Ridge, use to live on 85th & 7th haven't been there in the Ridge in along time just stopping by to say hi and see whats zappaing!

Happy St Paddy's Day all of you with green eyes and/or blood.

Haven't been on this site in a while. Grew up on 61st. Street between 4th and 5th Aves. Went to OLPH Church and school. Graduated from OLPH HS in 1962. Anyone remember the Glucks from 61st --- Fred, Dick, Virginia, Bill, Gay and Steve? Would love to hear from you.

Record snowfall totals are the story up here in God's country. I have a pile of snow taller than my garage! It is still snowing as I write...106" so far with at least a month to go. Barely can see the homes from the road-it looks like Antartica around here. Hello to all in Bay Ridge.

Hey there people that live in Bay Ridge. I dont live there but I do go to church at Saint Andrews it is a great church. I love going there. Bay Ridge is a quiet area. No one can bother u there. You can always take a nice walk down to the water or ride your bike along Shore Road.

Hi I grew up on 60th street and 4th ave---I hung out with Frannie Beale and Tommy Breen--If Maggie McCourt is Tommy"s sister I would like to have her e-mail me---thanks

Hey, I lived on 83rd across from FHHS. Graduated 67 but hung out with others from 68-69 classes also. Remember Bb64,the mods, roger cassano, the drummer and biker. Greg Daman, Joe Durso, Craig Fellows, Greg Fotiades, George Manzi, Dennis Quinn, Tony Perricone, Patricia Magrino, Chip Cafiero. Memories of Banana Fish Park, the Pancake House, Mitchells, White Castle on 92nd st, Tony Mallette, Jimmy Mallette, Owls Head Park, Fast Eddie, Mike the bike, Woodstock, St Anselms dances and battle of the bands, Sally drums....so many memories.

Hi Brooklyn! Happy Valentine's Day
Just to say hi and Congratulations to my folks who have been married exactly sixty-one years and still together through the Twelfth of Never"!
Can you guess what name I'm using at Bayridge.com now?

Grew up on 73rd Street- Ridge blvd. and Colonial Road. the house was across from Flag Court apts.FHHS grad 1955-then 4 years USMC-Retired from Hartford Fire Department in 1994 after 28 years.

Lived in Bay Ridge until 1976. Grew up on Ovington Ave. - recently saw pictures of houses on Ovington on the Forgotten NY site. Of note were two, Nos. 425 and 457. 425 was originally Bay Ridge Hospital where my husband was born in 1933 and 457 was the home of a classmate (Valentina Argulara). We graduated from OLA in 1950.
Any classmates from that era around?

Just wanted to give a shout out to all my friends from FHHS who graduated in 1954. Hope everyone is doing well and are happy. Get in touch with me, I would love to hear from you.

Just want to drop a line to my family ( especially you Steven ), and friends back at home. You can take the girl out of Bay Ridge, you can't take Bay Ridge out of the girl. I sure miss home !!!!