Guestbook for Syosset Scrapbook



      

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Name:Alice Keenan (Leone)
Email: Alicetk@aol.com
Where are
you from:

 

Comments: Love your site! I lived in Syosset from about 1942 to 1946, on the 
corner of Jackson Ave. and Convent Rd.  I have many pictures from 
those days. Let me know if you would like some.  I remember the German 
war prisoners working the farms.  I remember the parties in the fire 
department building and I learned to dance the Poliish hop from my 
girlfriend's dad.
I remember during the war when we Hicksville high school 
children helped pick the crops because the young men were away 
fighting the war! I remember so many fun things from those days!!  --
Going to the post office to pick up the mail after the mail train came 
in -- the horse and buggy picking up guests from the railroad station 
when the Powers had company.  Mrs. Stiiler's florist shop where I 
worked!!  I have two signed copies of Mr. Stiiler's songs.
      So many memories!!!

September 16, 2009

 

Name:Roy Gamer
Email: tipperoz@aol.com
Where are
you from:

 SHS Class of '61.  Frederick, MD

Comments: Thanks for a great job in pulling all this wonderful history together and sharing it with us old Syosset folks.  My part time job following retirement is at a Borders store here in Frederick, MD.  I was able to order and quickly receive three copies of your book.  One I kept, one I gave to my mother who is 94 and living in a nursing home.  She got many hours of enjoyment revisiting our former home town through your efforts.  I have lived in Frederick, MD for the past thirty years, but will always consider Syosset "My Home  Town".  Thanks for the memories.
September 3, 2009

 

Name:Monty Brown
Email: montyjay@aol.com
Where are
you from:

 Currently live in Kansas - just outside of KC, MO

Comments: Syosset HS class of '61- moved to Woodbury in the middle of my junior year.
My senior year was my best year in school!  Soccer, manager of basketball team, senior play, senior trip, Brancato's, etc, etc
Went to St Lawrence University  way upstate - majored in philosophy.
Went to work for NYL in 1968 and retired from there 12/31/2004 - Currently work for MetLife
Married  then divorced. Lived in NYC as a single for several years. Re-married in 1981.
Lived in NYC, Spring  Valley, Toronto, Ridgewood, NJ and since 1993 Leawood, KS.
Married for past 28 yrs.
Thank you for a great scrapbook - great memories.
Monty
September 3, 2009

 

Name:Jackie Walker
Email: feathergrl1@netscape.com
Where are
you from:

 Brunswick, GA

Comments: I moved from Astoria, Queens to Syosset in 1952.  It was a terrifying experience.  We were the first people living in "Ranch Village", off Cold Spring Road next to the firehouse.  There were only potato fields and a couple of other houses ~ where was everything and everybody?!  As I grew up, I found I loved Syosset and everything it represented, and I miss it still.  The village was a magical place, and everyone knew everybody. My best friend, Linda Stiles, and I were always on the go and soon found Galiza Stables where we spent many years with our ponies, then horses.  Our life was full of adventure and fun.  It was a safe, wonderful hang out and we always found something exciting to do.  I went to just about every school, because they kept building more for all the new people moving there. 
 I often wish I could back to those special days and that great place.  I moved away several times, but always came back, until I moved to Huntington in '92.  I finally moved to Brunswick, GA in 1999, but not by choice.
Even though it has grown extensively, it is still a great place in my mind.
August 19, 2009

 

Name:Diane Rabinowitz
Email: drabino1951@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:

 Los Angeles

Comments: Our family moved to Syosset (actually Birchwood Park in Jericho) in 1957, where I started 1st grade at Robbins Lane School. The homes and school in our area were new and without the traditions and history that your website shows. We filled our time with play as children, and with more serious pursuits as we emerged into the 60s ... developing our talents, building friendships, looking for our place in the larger world.

It's been a great experience to traverse the pages of this scrapbook to both see Syosset in a grander historical perspective and to reminisce.

One stunning memory that got revived was Mrs. Babcock. I remember her as a tall, slender, slightly eccentric woman who visited our school (and now I don't remember if it was Robbins Lane, or Southwoods, or even Syosset High). She had a distinctive presence to me, perhaps because our teacher had prepped us. I remember thinking how odd and unusual the very wealthy are! I do not recall what she brought to her visit. I am suddenly struck with curiosity about her...

I was aware of the estates in our North Shore enclave and surroundings, because I used to bicycle, starting at Robbins Lane, up into Muttontown off Jericho Turnpike, and then on and on for hours, North and East. Stately homes and grounds that were of another impenetrable world--of what? Business? The arts? International statesmanship? Civic responsibility? Madness? I did not understand.

It was not unusual for me to arrive at Cold Spring Harbor or one of the beaches with my artist's pad and some pencils or water colors in tow. To study the whaler's windows high atop the homes and imagine the women and children searching the sea for their family men returning from their voyage.

The Planting Fields, the King Zog estate, Lollipop Farm, The Fish Hatcheries, Sunken Orchard... were all names of places that were part of my landscape.

The amazing thing about reflection is it enhances one's love of life, to realize our connection to a time and place.

Thank you.

August 16, 2009

 

Name:Mario Meola
Email: butch917@comcast.net
Where are
you from:

 York, PA

Comments: Moved to Syosset in 1956, age 10 from Queens.  My parents bought a house at 16 Loretta Drive and I initially attended Alice P. Willits elementary school.  I graduated from Syosset HS in 1964, and joined the service after two rather dismal years in college in 1966.  I had a great military career.  I graduated from military flight school in 1967, went to war four times; Vietnam twice, Panama and finally Desert Storm.  Retired as a Colonel in 1994 and became a Chief Pilot for a corporation in York, PA.  I retired again in 2009 and now have the time to do all the things I missed while traveling all over the world at the beck and call of the government and past employers.  My sister, Joanne also graduated from Syosset, class of 1967.  She now lives in FL.

I found the website by accident and was enthralled by it.  I spent an hour on it today at the expense of working outside!!  I loved it.  I included on my favorites list and will view it often!!  Thanks for the memories!!

July 8, 2009

 

 

Name:Jordana Smith Rozenberg
Email: YOGIO@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:

 Syosset

Comments: I grew up on Pine Road and am the youngest of 6 children, Neal, Randy, Bradley , Mitchell and Siri. I graduated SHS in 1978, and after a divorce , I raised my 2 children right here in Syosset.  My daughter is 21 and my son is going into his senior year at SHS.  The story regarding the Candela Award really hit home.  My father, Lester Smith was a founder of SBL, and coached my 4 brothers throughout the years.  His name was on one of the missing plaques when the Library moved.  My father passed away in 1995, and my mother has since painstakingly tried to get the plaque hung at the current Library to no avail.  My dad worked so hard and put his heart and soul into creating a safe and fun place for boys to get involved with the right things, and his legacy is falling  by the wayside due to people not willing to go that extra mile to locate the plaques, like my father went the extra mile to help the boys of Syosset.  My mom will be 85 in September and to see Lester’s name up where it belongs would mean everything to her and our whole family.
June 29, 2009

 

Name:John Vainrub
Email: jvainrub@bellsouth.net
Where are
you from:

 

Comments: A WONDERFUL PLACE TO RAISE A FAMILY.
June 23, 2009

 

 

Name:SYDELL ROSNER HERRICK
Email: HAPPYSYD@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:

 WOODBURY, NEW YORK AND GOLDEN BEACH, FLORIDA

Comments: MEMORIES


WE, OUR FAMILY, CONSISTING OF MY HUSBAND, AL, OUR FIVE CHILDREN, JACK, ELLEN HERRICK HALPERN, LAURIE HERRICK STERN, SCOTT AND STUART, MOVED INTO WOODBURY IN 1960.  ALL OF OUR CHILDREN GRADUATED FROM SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL IN THE YEARS 1968, 1969, 1971, 1973 AND THE SPIRIT OF 1976.  

SYOSSET TO ALL OF US - WAS AND IS - HOMETOWN U. S. A.

SOME OF YOU MIGHT REMEMBER S.Y.A.C. - SYOSSET YOUTH ATHLETIC COUNCIL WHOSE ORIGINAL COMMISSIONER WAS WILLIAM (BILL) KUPEC, FORMER PRINCIPAL OF SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL.    AT THAT TIME, I WAS EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF S.Y.A.C. AND OUR PURPOSE WAS TO ORGANIZE SYOSSET ATHLETIC PROGRAMS - OUTSIDE OF THE SCHOOL DISTRICT PROGRAMS - UNDER ONE ROOF, WITH ONLY ONE EXCLUSION AND THAT WAS SPARTAN FOOTBALL, WHO PREFERRED TO BE ON THEIR OWN.

OUR ORIGINAL PROGRAMS INCLUDED NORTH AND SOUTH LITTLE LEAGUE, BABE RUTH, SYOSSET BASKETBALL LEAGUE (SBL) AND FOR A SHORT PERIOD OF TIME, STAN MUSIAL LEAGUE.  WE INITIATED THE GIRL'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE, THE BOY'S SOFTBALL LEAGUE AND THE FIRST SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM IN SYOSSET.

WE, JERRY KASS (AT THE COMMUNITY PARK THERE IS A FIELD NAMED FOR JERRY) AND I  STARTED THIS PROGRAM FOR OUR SONS AS WELL AS SOME OF THE MEN FROM, I BELIEVE, THE FIRE DEPARTMENT.  ALL OF THESE "KIDS" WANTED TO CONTINUE PLAYING EVEN AFTER HIGH SCHOOL DAYS AND WE WORKED TO MAKE THIS POSSIBLE. 

WE, JUNE VILLAZON AND I,  STARTED GIRL'S SOFTBALL BY RECRUITING PLAYERS FROM THOMPSON AND SOUTH WOODS BY SIGNING UP GIRLS AT THE SCHOOLS BY SITTING OUTSIDE WHERE THE BUSES PICKED UP STUDENTS.  WHY WAS THIS PROGRAM STARTED?  OUR GIRLS THOUGHT THAT IT WAS NOT FAIR, THAT ONLY BOYS COULD PLAY SOFTBALL.  SO JUNE AND I, ASSISTED BY JOHN PARNON, MADE THIS POSSIBLE.

OUR SYAC SUMMER SOCCER PROGRAM BEGAN WITH THE AID OF A THOMPSON SOCCER TEACHER AND COACH -LEROY FRANCK.  A SYOSSET RESIDENT AND GRADUATE OF SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL, GORDON BARR, RAN THIS SUMMER PROGRAM FOR US.  THIS WAS OUR PROGRAM THAT WAS COACHED ONLY BY HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES AND THEN SENIORS OF SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL - NO PARENTS WERE ASKED TO MANAGE OR COACH.  SYAC SOCCER WAS A PROGRAM FOR BOYS ONLY.  IT WAS AT A MUCH LATER DATE, THAT SYOSSET SOCCER TOOK OVER THE PROGRAM OF SYOSSET SOCCER FOR THE BENEFIT OF BOTH GIRLS AND BOYS. 

THROUGH SYOSSET YOUTH ATHLETIC COUNCIL, S.C.A.N WAS BORN.   AT THAT TIME, S.C.A.N. WAS KNOWN AS SYOSSET COMMITTE AGAINST NARCOTICS.  IT WAS LATER CHANGED TO SYOSSET COMMITTEE ABOUT NARCOTICS.  MANY CHANGES HAVE TAKEN PLACE SINCE THAT TIME WITH SCAN. 

WE WORKED CLOSELY AND WELL WITH THE TOWN OF OYSTER BAY AND THE SYOSSET SCHOOL SYSTEM, ORGANIZING THE USE OF ALL OF OUR BALL FIELDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL THE RESIDENTS.

YEARLY AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO THOSE VOLUNTEERS WHO GAVE THE GREATEST ASSISTANCE TO MAKING ATHLETIC PROGRAMS AVAILABLE TO THE CHILDREN OF THE SYOSSET-WOODBURY AREA.

 ORIGINALLY, THERE WAS A BRONZE PLAQUE ON THE OUTSIDE WALL OF THE OLD SYOSSET LIBRARY ON JACKSON AVENUE.  THIS WAS CALLED THE "CANDELA" AWARD, NAMED IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL CANDELA.  AT A LATER DATE, AN ADDITIONAL AWARD CALLED THE "JERRY KASS" AWARD WAS ADDED, AS WAS ANOTHER BRONZE PLAQUE.

WHEN THE LIBRARY MOVED TO SOUTH OYSTER BAY ROAD AND THE L.I.E., THE PLAQUES WERE PLACED INSIDE OF THE LIBRARY.

FOR WHATEVER THE REASON, THE LIBRARY BOARDS DECIDED TO REMOVE THESE TWO PLAQUES, NEVER TO BE SEEN ANYMORE BY THOSE OF US THAT WORKED SO HARD AND FOR SO MANY YEARS TO MAKE ALL OF THESE ATHLETIC PROGRAMS POSSIBLE TO EACH AND EVERY RESIDENT AND THEIR FAMILIES.

THE LAST I HEARD, THESE PLAQUES ARE IN "SOMEONES" BASEMENT.

 REPEATED REQUESTS BY MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY TO THE LIBRARY BOARD TO RETURN THESE PLAQUES TO THE WALLS OF OUR SYOSSET LIBRARY, HAVE MET WITH NEGATIVE RETURNS.

 WHERE DO THE MEMBERS OF THE LIBRARY BOARD FEEL THESE COMMUNITY PLAQUES BELONG?  WE HAVE NO COMMUNITY BUILDING THAT SERVES THE SYOSSET-WOODBURY AREA BETTER THAN OUR LIBRARY AND THE LIBRARY IS SUPPORTED BY EACH OF ITS RESIDENTS.  

 THAT IS A PRETTY SAD COMMENTARY THAT THE LIBRARY BOARD REFUSES TO MOUNT THESE PLAQUES IN HONOR OF THE HARD-WORKING RESIDENTS OF THEIR TOWN.

GUESS I SAID ENOUGH FOR NOW.
SINCERELY,
SYDELL HERRICK

MORE MEMORIES
P. S.   29 YEARS AGO, ON FATHER'S DAY,  OUR SON, SCOTT WAS HIT AT 93 MPH BY A D.W.I. DRIVER ON WOODBURY ROAD IN FRONT OF GEICO.  AT THAT TIME, THE D.W.I. DRIVER RECEIVED A SIX MONTH'S REVOCATION OF HIS LICENSE AND A $250 FINE.  HAPPY ENDING - ALTHOUGH SCOTT  WAS IN THE HOSPITAL FOR 13 WEEKS, TODAY, HE IS IN GOOD SHAPE, LIVING IN MARYLAND WITH HIS TWO CHILDREN.
June 21, 2009

 

Name:Cheri Albright
Email: rcamanumbertwo@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:

 Washington

Comments: I'm not from N.Y. but from Washington state.  The love of my life grew up on Robert Circle in Syosset until he left the area in the early 70's for Berkeley, CA.  (He graduated from Berkeley H.S. in 1971).  We discovered this site about 6 months ago and I have to say it was very strange being a Seattle girl and still recognizing about 95% of the places on this site even though I've never been to the east coast.  He'd told me so many wonderful stories about growing up in Syosset - so many details - it was fascinating.  It still is.  I'm so glad we found it when we did - it brought back so many good memories for him.  He loved growing up there.  My love's name is Keith Stackhouse...he passed away in his sleep in Des Moines, WA on June 1, 2009.  The cause is still to be determined by the M.E.
June 15, 2009

 

Name:John Worrell
Email: jwoldsman@att.net
Where are
you from:

 SHS, class of '62.  Stuart, FL, 772-215-2103

Comments: My main comment is how much I enjoyed growing up in Syosset.  It is a shame that today's generation can not experience what we had.  I would enjoy hearing from all.  God Bless, Johnny.  Oh yeah, there is a lot of us down here.
May 28, 2009

 

Name:Kris Hofgren Atkinson
Email:
Where are
you from:

 Massachusetts

Comments: Wow, what a lot of familiar names, places and memories.  I want to
identify “unidentified” in the photo on Hofgren’s Hill in part 1—me.
I’m Mike Hofgren’s little sister Krissy, who tagged after her three big
brothers everywhere possible.  What a miserable hand-me-down that jacket
was—so short in the waist the snow needed to be extracted after each
sled ride.  Remember that great bump in the middle of the hill that made
you go airborne?  And the upper short hill with the dog-leg turn?
Among playmates was Priscilla’s brother Christy, before he switched
from Village School.
March 22, 2009

 

Name:Gregory Cicchetti
Email: GCicchetti@aol.com
Where are
you from:

 

Comments: Lived on Morris Drive. Every time I come home I visit the town and the High School.  There are so many happy memories growing up in the best town in the country!  My parents have moved to Pt. Jefferson but I still go by and visit "my house".  Thank goodness the house and town haven't changed!  Even eat at Christianos when I'm there
March 9, 2009

 

Name:David Tedder
Email: DavidTedder@insuranceleads.com
Where are
you from:

Comments: I lived in Syosset briefly as a child, from 1967-1969.  My family lived on the estate of Captain & Mrs. Hammond—my father was the caretaker there during their final years.  I remember the endless hours I had spent exploring the woods and fields, visiting the ancient cemetery, and helping my father build a boat in the barn with Steve Hammond, the older Hammonds’ son.
March 9, 2009

 

Name:Robert Myers
Email: Gunny55@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:

 Syosset High Class 73

Comments: I haven’t been back to Syosset since 1975, and I really appreciate the website which brought back many memories. Keep up the outstanding work.
Best Regards
February 24, 2009

 

Name:Susan Krasner Goldstein
Email: liviesmum@comcast.net
Where are
you from:
              
Comments: Graduated Class of '75 and attended Boston University School of Fine Arts.
Anyone who remembers me knows that I play the violin.
I still play (a little, I have some arm and neck issues) and teach violin and piano.
My entire family have left Long Island - we lived on Colgate Lane for a while and then in some condo complex that I can't remember the name of.
Have great memories of going to the Harrugate Music Festival in Wales with the chorus, hanging out at the ice skating rink with the "skate guards" and of course, the Syosset-Woodbury Community Park - the pool especially.
Haven't in touch with too many since high school until I signed up on Facebook a couple of weeks ago.
Would LOVE to hear from some! Especially graduates of 74 and 75.
Thanx so much for doing this site.
By the way, there are quite a few Syosset graduates in the Boston area - especially Newton which is where I live.
About 10 years ago, a group of my friends joined at a mutual friend's house to chaperone the kids at Halloween. We split up into small groups - I wound up with two other woman and a bunch of kids. As we were chatting, I asked the other two woman where they grew up. Both said they graduated from Syosset High - the 3 of us were astounded!
It's a small, small world!
February 17, 2009

 

 

Name:Rich Lamneck
Email: RLamneck@Tampabay.rr.com
Where are
you from:
then: 38 Gary Rd.
now:  Palm Harbor, FL                   
Comments: Graduated '73.  Great site you put together... Thanks for the Memories.
January 21, 2009

 

Name:Ray W. Orabona
Email: jorobona@verizon.net
Where are
you from:
 then: 2 Monfort Place
now:  Valley City, Ohio                     
Comments:

John,
 
You and Pam have done an outstanding job of assembling this wonderful collection of pictures and memorabilia regarding historic Syosset.  I was saddened to learn of Pam’s passing, she and I (and you) were neighbors and friends in North Syosset.
 
As far as bio info goes:  I was born in Huntington Hospital and raised at 2 Monfort Place, right behind the Split Rock School. (Not a good set of geographical  circumstances considering the “gregarious, out going personality” of my formative days.  Over the years Frank Manerell , Wilson Gearhardt and I became very close.
 

I attended Split Rock School until the 6th grade and then we all entered the new, partially completed Syosset High School. I graduated in 1961 after experiencing 6 of the best years one could imagine. (Sock Hops, The Pajama Game, class trip to Washington DC, Teenage Club, Sal’s Candy Store, Tobay Beach, to mention only a few. And of course, the Fabulous Furys….if anyone remembers…)
 
After graduation from Syosset in 1961, I attended the University of Pennsylvania at California Pa. and was certified in education K-8th grades.  I spent the next 35 years working in the Commack Public Schools in various positions.
 
Soon after college I married Judith Cooper (Judy Orobona) and we have a son Michael, aged 38. Together, Judy and I lived in East Northport for 38 years until recently moving to Valley City, Ohio.
 
John, if you have any plans for an up-date of your collection of pictures please contact me because I have a pile of old pictures  featuring a number of the locals from the Split Rock era and area.
 
Again, a job well done and all the best of luck with your book.

January 21, 2009


Name:Amy (Fuchs) Nutig
Email: xcornell@aol.com
Where are
you from:
 then: 355 Cold Spring Road and 4 Morris Court
now: Hollis, Queens                      
Comments:

In 1975 my parents bought a ranch house on Cold Spring Road for the "bicentennial promotional" price of $76,000.  The house has since been torn down but it was a great location for kids, with woods in the back and a nice long driveway for skidding out with the Big Wheel.  We were diagonally across the road from the farm on the corner of South Woods Rd and Cold Spring Rd (Horan Farm?), and in the morning we would hear the booming cannon used to scare crows away from the corn.  On a quiet weekend afternoon, one could even hear high school football games.  A little further down Cold Spring Rd was Stillwell Rd and the horse farms.
My early elementary school years were spent in Mineola, but in fourth grade I returned to Syosset and went to Berry Hill Elementary, right before the scandalous closing of Split Rock and its students' integration into our school (also into Village Elementary if memory serves).  Went on to South Woods Junior High/Middle School and the High School.  In 1987 we moved around the corner to Morris Court (off Cherry Lane).
Though my years in Syosset weren't the happiest, I do have fond memories of: sledding behind Berry Hill, "pizza day" at school featuring Christiano's, the dollar bills stuck to Christiano's ceiling and the photo of Billy Joel behind the bar, working at C-Town in high school, buying school supplies at Scott's 5 & 10, the lonnnnng perilous walk into town along sidewalk-free Cold Spring Road, and discovering the hidden nooks and crannies of SHS (back in the days of open campus - graduated in 1991). 
Thank you for the photos of the "Syosset" movie theater (the Syosset Triplex to me).  My husband grew up in Huntington Station and insists there was no such thing.
Two questions:
* does anyone know the name of the farm by the Maine Maid Inn?  We used to go there to pet/feed the goats and horses.
* when did the great rivalry with Hicksville start?  My Mom lives there, and my brother got in more than his share of scraps when he wore his Syosset jacket (of course, this may have just been Joe - he had a standing chess match with Mr. Tomashevsky at Berry Hill since he spent so much time in his office!).

August 17, 2008


Name:Joan Vetter Ehrenberg
Email: jve@centurytel.net
Where are
you from:

 Whitefish, MT  

                      

Comments:

Hi, great website. I lived at 42 Montana Court from 1961-1978
Graduated, Syosset High School 1978 
Have three older Brothers, Bob, Mike and John Vetter.  Our parents have passed on, Ruth and Tom.  We all went to Berry Hill School, Southwoods, then "The High School." 

July 10, 2008


Name:Larry Hirschberger
Email: llh1@cornell.edu
Where are
you from:

 Ithaca, NY

                      

Comments:

Hi Larry Hirschberger here, now living in Ithaca, New York, where
I've been since 1978.

I was born at 84 Kathleen Drive in 1955, went to A.P. Willits,
Thompson and Syosset HS.  I have an older sister and brother,
Virginia ("Ginny") and George, and a younger brother Steve.

I have fond memories of growing up in Syosset,  I thought it was a
great place to be, it's smallish size, the beaches close enough to
hitch to, the city nearby.  I remember playing/partying in Spark's
woods, hanging out at the Sheedy's house on Berry Hill Road, walking
out of HB Thompson to protest the bombing of Cambodia, going into the
city to the Fillmore for shows.  It was a time when everything was
changing fast and it somehow seemed safe anyway (blessings to all
those that didn't make it through).  My thanks to Syosset High School
to let us do what we needed to without making it into a prison, they
did a great job!  I could go on....
 I live in another great town now, so come visit Ithaca.
Lots of Love to all,
Larry

May 15, 2008


Name:Maggie Mouscardy
Email: magvision360@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:

 Los Angeles, CA

                      

Comments:

I lived in Syosset in 1974. Went to Thompson and graduated Syosset H.S. in 1978.  My parents still live in Syosset to this day on Market Drive.  Thank you for this treasure of a website!  It’s absolutely wonderful to stumble upon your website when I simply was trying to find out when my 30th Class Reunion would be held in 2008.  I currently live in Los Angeles, CA and visit Syosset at least twice a year.

April 26, 2008


Name:James Stauber
Email: JStauber@CMC-NH.ORG
Where are
you from:

 

                      

Comments: Your site brought back some good memories. I graduated from SHS in 1980.  It has been many years since I moved out of Syosset.  Most of my friends have long since moved away from Long Island.

I went back recently and took a tour of Syosset. I will always remember Syosset, but the Syosset I grew up in no longer exists.

As for me, I am happily married with 2 children and all the good things that go with being a dad.
January 24, 2008


Name:Billy Schwarz
Email: ioannis@ioannis.plus.com
Where are
you from:

County Tyrone, Northern Ireland

                      

Comments: Hello John, you have a fantastic site with many interesting memories of Syosset.  I am a Greek Orphan who lived in Syosset from 1958 and went to South Grove Elementary School and Split Rock School.  In part 5, I noticed a 6th Grade School picture with a Mr. Parkes as the teacher from the year 1965--all you compatriots from that year, do you remember your classmates?--and while looking at it, I saw my photo.  My name then was, Billy Schwarz (since changed) and my adopted parents were, Charles and Catherine Schwarz from Muttontown/Syosset.  I also recognize a familiar name of Mark Steffens in the same photo and wonder if he or any one that may know his whereabouts can email me.  I am presently overseas.  Your website brought back many tearful memories of Syosset, some sad but mostly happy times; the sad part is that I never dreamed I would ever get this old!  But all our lives are as a vapour; here today and gone somewhere else tomorrow!  
Anyway, thank you so much for the sweet memories of childhood; I wish all you nostalgia lovers a very happy and blessed 2008!
January 5, 2008


Name:Phyllis Croce
Email: Phyllis.Croce@xyenterprise.com  
Where are
you from:

Near Boston, formerly 29 Deborah Road,  Syosset

                      

Comments: Hi, Phyllis Croce (again), class of ‘69. Thanks to those of you who put me in touch with Christine DiPasca. We've renewed our friendship and I am forever grateful to you and this site because she's a good friend and good person and I was sorry to have lost her for over 20 years! Thank you again.
October 3, 2007


Name:Garris (King) Graham 
Email: sgsquared49@insightbb.com  
Where are
you from:

Urbana, IL

                      

Comments: Thanks for this wonderful site.  I grew up in the Syosset schools.  Walt Whitman (Mr. Burgess), South Woods (Mrs. Sawyer, the music teacher) SHS '71.  Whatever happened to Mr. Bailey and Mrs. Kidder?

I'm currently teaching 6th grade Reading and Lang. Arts.  Have three daughters and 2 grandsons.  I'd like to hear from anyone from the class of '71.

July 31,  2007


Name:John Scappaticci 
Email: scappy1@aol.com   
Where are
you from:

Huntington, Long Island

                      

Comments: Hi , John Scappaticci here.....Graduated in 62... Had a Body shop on Muttontown La., in Syosset for 30 years....just retired...living in Huntington, NY  with family...would love to hear from '62  graduates
July 26,  2007


Name:Adrienne Scappaticci O'Neil
Email: mamao50@aol.com   
Where are
you from:

Long Island

                      

Comments: Graduated class of 67!  Have remained on Long Island since we got here in l954 from the BRONX!  Would love to hear from others in the class of 67!  Thanks for the website, and this opportunity to stay connected.....Adrienne
July 23,  2007


Name:Kevin Jozwiak
Email: 2w1chief@cox.net    
Where are
you from:

Now: Shalimar Fl.  1954 to 1972:  94 Cold Spring RD, Syosset

                      

Comments: Been to this site many time and always enjoy coming back to it.  Just wanted to update my email address in the guestbook
July 4,  2007


Name:Greg Minnig
Email: greg.minnig@gmail.com    
Where are
you from:

Brooklyn, NY

                      

Comments: What a great site.  I've learned more about the town I grew up in in a few hours than in the entire18 years I lived there.  The most exciting thing that I learned was that the house I grew up in was a part of summers field.  syossetscrapbook.freeservers.com/SYOSSETBALLCLUB.JPG.  The house in the background of that photo was my next door neighbor's house, placing the team in the foreground squarely in my backyard.  It's nothing short of mindblowing to see something like that after so many years, and having never known what was there all along.

I attended Berry Hill in the early to mid 80s, then south woods junior high (during the transition from "junior high" to "middle school") then SHS, ultimately graduating in 1991.  I lived on North street near Church street from my birth in 1973 until 1983, then on Rodeo drive from 1983 to 1991.  Any idea what Rodeo drive was before it was developed?  Also, I'd be interested in getting in touch with Tom Montalbano.  If I'm not mistaken he was one of my teachers in high school, and I'm certain Louise Montalbano was one of my teachers in High School as well.  My memory is failing as to what subjects they taught and I'm interested in refreshing my memory.

Thanks again for the amazing insight into Syosset! Great job!

PS:   Oh I almost forgot to mention my favorite photo from your site. The Seth + Pete graffiti photo blew my mind when I saw it on your site.  How many times I must have stared at it as a child, wondering how they burned themselves!  Just kidding.  I have vague recollections of "burnt" being a derogatory playground slur but the usage escapes me in my early middle age.  I think it was pretty localized, I haven't heard anyone use it since I was little anywhere else..

May 22, 2007


Name:Doug Nelson
Email: douglas_n@sbcglobal.net    
Where are
you from:

86 Florence Drive, Syosset

                      

Comments: I graduated in 1974, the youngest of four children, Jan, Ken and Craig.  It was a great town to grow up in.  I now live in San Diego, CA.
April 14, 2007


Name:Randall J. Stricker
Email: Rans54@aol.com    
Where are
you from:

                      

Comments: I was born on Georgia Drive in Syosset in 1955, the baby boom years.  My memories are as fresh as they were 52 yrs ago.  No other town on Long Island will ever compare to Syosset.   I am saddened to see the "progress" that has occurred over the years.   At one time, everyone knew everyone else in town.  It was a great place to grow up.
April 13, 2007


Name:Rick Pallas
Email: pallasrick@hotmail.com    
Where are
you from:

Presently living in San Diego,California

                      

Comments: Recently visited my home town of Syosset.  I grew up there in the fifties and early sixties.  Plan on returning in the fall of 2007.
April 3, 2007


Name:Steven Cohen
Email: Steven.Cohen@fccc.edu    
Where are
you from:

Syosset, Class of 1988

                      

Comments: Great site.  Brings back wonderful memories.  Living near Philly now.  Old friends feel free to e-mail.
April 3, 2007


Name:Richard Ricciardi
Email: richardricciardi@yahoo.com    
Where are
you from:

                      

Comments: My brother told me about your site and I spent some time reading the comments and looking at pictures from so long ago.  I lived on Berry Hill Road with my parents, brother and sister.  I attended Split Rock elementary....and to this day some of my fondest memories come from the years spent at that school with my classmates.  Went on to Southwoods, a scary place having come from the embrace of Split Rock, then to Syosset High School graduating in 1965.  I presently live with my family, daughter and wife, in Impruneta, Italy( A few kilometers south of Florence). When we return to the states we will return to Mill Valley, California where I have lived for 25 years.  What a walk down memory lane........!!!!
March 12, 2007


Name:Mike Ricciardi
Email: divermike24@msn.com    
Where are
you from:

Syosset class of 1963. Now living/retired in Vero Beach, Fl.                      

 

Comments: Lived on Berry Hill Road from 1950 to 1965.  Went to Split Rock School and Syosset High.  Graduated Univ. of Vermont 1967.  U.S. Army 1967-1970 (Vietnam).  Worked for Avon Products Inc. 1970-2000.
March 9, 2007


Name:Suzanne Berger
Email: Suzanne@azgolfhomes.com    
Where are
you from:

Originally:   2 Flower Lane, Jericho.  Now Glendale, AZ                      

 

Comments: We moved to Jericho from Brooklyn in 1959.  I attended Robbins Lane,
Southwoods then SHS (graduated 1972).  This site is so wonderful—I appreciate all the work you put into it.  I love the info on Mrs. Babcock!   I would love
to hear from friends I have lost touch with.
March 2, 2007


Name:Eileen (Flanagan) Hourigan
Email: Angel07675@aol.com    
Where are
you from:

Westwood, NJ  formerly 9 Harmony Ct., Syosset

 

Comments: What great memories these picture bring back!  Pizza at Christiano's, skating at the pond, Split Rock School, Underhill Farm.  Was born in Syosset in 1960 and left for NJ in 1970.  Only back to visit once.  Must take a drive back one day soon.  Thanks for the memories.
February 23, 2007


Name:Cindy (Cassidy) McManus
Email: cynthiamcmanus@bellsouth.net    
Where are
you from:

8 Meadowbrook Road,  Syosset, NY.

 

Comments: What an interesting walk down memory lane!!  I grew up in Syosset from 1951-1964.  All 5 of us "Cassidy's" went to Split Rock Elementary.  I went to OLMA and St. Dominic.  I have more photos (somewhere) to add!!  Anyone know Susie Charters?????????
February 6, 2007


Name:Dixie K. Anderson
Email: dkbdoll@netscape.com    
Where are
you from:

7 Azalea Dr., Syosset, NY.

 

Comments: I now live in Asheville, NC.
February 3, 2007


Name:Jon Flatow
Email: jwolf@localnet.com    
Where are
you from:

Hudson Valley, N.Y.

 

Comments: I enjoyed viewing your site from both a personal and historic stand point.  My family lived in Syosset from about 1969 to 75.
 
My brother, sister and I all attended school at Split Rock ES.  I have great memories of attending Ray Evan's 6th grade class, riding my schwinn bike on the school grounds, and swimming in the pond down the street.  6th Grade was one of my best years in public school ever!!!

In the 1970s, Syosset was very similar to some of today's small upstate towns.   We lived on Burtis La. in the late August Belmont home.  My Dad had this place - which was almost in ruin, restored.  I regret I didn't stay in touch with many of my 6th grade classmates, whom I still think of to this day.  However, I left under painful circumstances and could not connect.

I am now married and proud of my happy and healthy 11 year old boy.  We live in the Hudson Valley in a small town, which is starting to grow.  Farmers fields are sprouting mansions and drug store chains.

Thanks for a wonderful step back into history and for reliving fond memories.  You did a great job assembling these pictures and stories.
January 26, 2007


Name:Aaron Assael
Email: Arassael@aol.com    
Where are
you from:

Bellmore, N.Y.

 

Comments: I lived in Syosset beginning in 1953.  My father still lives in the area and I visit with him regularly.  I went to TV Summers, HB Thompson JHS and graduated Syosset HS in 1968.  I was the Syosset Brave my senior year and it was an experience that was one of the highlights of my high school years.  I’m still amazed that after almost 40 years of not living in Syosset that it still holds a special place in my memories.  The pictures on the website just confirm what a great place it was and is.

Since 2008 will be the 40 years anniversary of our graduation from Syosset HS, I’m thinking about trying to put together a reunion for our class.  If anyone’s interested in helping to organize one or just interested in possibly attending one in 2008 please let me know via my email address.  I look forward to reliving our old good times with the people who helped make my growing up in Syosset so enjoyable.

December 30, 2006


Name:Phyllis Croce
Email: Phyllis.Croce@xyenterprise.com    
Where are
you from:

Near Boston, formerly 29 Deborah Road,  Syosset

 

Comments: Hello all—graduated Syosset High in 1969, the year that was –> a walk on the moon—superbowl Jets—Woodstock.  Currently live near Boston, working in high tech.  I’d love to know where Christine DiPasca is these days.  “Lost” her over a decade ago and would love to contact her again.  If you know, email me or ask her to email me.    Thanks.
November 10, 2006


Name:Leslie Rosen Levy
Email: yve2l@aol.com    
Where are
you from:

Syosset

 

Comments: I just discovered this beautiful site via a link at www.syosset.org (website of Residents for a more beautiful Syosset).  It is visually stunning, an amazing resource, and I am immeasurably saddened to see that one of its talented authors is no longer living.  I wish I had known her.  To John—what a beautiful job, please keep it up!
Time doesn't permit me to explore the site just now, but I'll be back.  A resident since 1981, I recently became involved in efforts to plan for Syosset's future.  I feel your website can play a vital role in this process by conveying the essence of Syosset, defining that "something" which we would seek to preserve and enhance.  Thank you for filling in the gaps for me, picking up where Tom Montalbano's book ends.
November 8, 2006


Name:Pat Conroy
Email: pcon252@adelphia.net    
Where are
you from:

Cheshire Ave.  Living in Staunton Va.

 

Comments: I left Syosset in 1977.  My parents and sisters still live there.  My sister sent me the link to this site.  Excellent web site.  Thanks for putting it together.
October 14, 2006

 

Name:Sharon Kurtz Aponik
Email: sharonaponik@cox.net    
Where are
you from:
Rhode Island
Comments: I lived at 37 Hicks Ave. in Syosset from 1963 to 1973.  I now live in Rhode Island and have, except for going to college at SUNY New Paltz, since 1973.  I had 3 older brothers, Don, Rob and Allen.  Hope to hear from someone soon.
October 5, 2006


Name:Jay Goldstein
Email: jaygoldmusic@aol.com    
Where are
you from:
SHS Class of 1970;
Loretta Drive in back of the Syosset Library
Comments: I was in a band with Phil Levy, Steve Gerson, Bobby Puchalski.  We won the Battle of the Bands in 1967 at The Syosset Town Park—Bart Straub was the judge!  I would love to hear from anyone who remembers!
September 8, 2006

 

Name:Johanna Kyle
Email: jskyle@optonline.net    
Where are
you from:
born & raised in Syosset now living in Hicksville
Comments: How I miss the old Syosset! My Family has so much history and so many stories to share of Syosset having been the owner's of Kyle & Moran's Syosset Inn!  It's beautiful to look back and remember, as well as to get a picture to go with all the stories I have been told over the years.
August 16, 2006


Name:Mary Walker Henderson
Email: wolf_song@hotmail.com    
Where are
you from:
Perry, Georgia
Comments: I lived at 12 Texas Court with sisters Kathie & Jackie, and brother John (Pudge).   Syosset was a great place to grow up.  Pelican Pond, the Sweet Shop, the diner and the 5 & 10!  Hung out at the Firehouse a lot, always knew when it was time for lunch or supper when the whistle blew!  Riding bikes down 'firehouse hill', like it was mountain sized!!  Tony the Good Humor man, snowball fights, playing ball in the streets.  Best friends with the twins, Bernadette & Ginny Bataller and Gail Brust (now in Clearwater, FL).   We moved to Ga in 1964, but still always came back to good old Syosset.    Went to St. Edwards.   Anyone heard from Goretta Nendza?   Anyone remember ME?!
August 7, 2006

 

Name:Kathy Walker
Email: kathiemkat@cs.com    
Where are
you from:
Brunswick, Georgia, called the Golden Isles
Comments: I am having so much fun going through the pictures and comments.  Born in Syosset in 1951 and moved into12 Texas Court, off Arizona Ave.  Walked to St. Edwards Church every Sunday, in single file, me and my three siblings, followed by our mother.  We stopped at the bakery on the way home.  Mom worked at IGA as a meat cutter.  Loved Pelican pond, I thought I was an Ice Queen!  Fell in a few times over thin ice, and walked home with frozen clothes.  Used to rent a bicycle built for two from Rent All, and Ann Walton and I would ride all over town, especially to the Bowling Alley on Jericho Turnpike.  Anyone know where she is?  In 1964 my family moved to Georgia, where we all still live.  We do  go back to refresh our northern accent and reminisce. I doubt of anyone remembers me, because I've been gone for so long, but if you do, please write.   Still in love with Syosset.
August 5, 2006


Name:Bill Shad
Email: SHAD539@aol.com     
Where are
you from:
Comments: What a great trip down memory lane!
I moved to area...it was Hicksville then..in 1956.
We lived on Deborah Rd...off Birchwood Park Dr., then moved over to Clearview village. Saturn Ct. in 1965.
Went to TV Summers, HB Thompson, and good ole Syosset only one
year, moved to Atlanta in 1967...shoulda, woulda, coulda graduated
from Syosset in 1969.
Saw many things that I instantly remember, as well as names of people.  Great job on the scrapbook!
June 22, 2006


Name:Kathleen Kelly O'Hara
Email: kateohara@adelphia.net    kathleen.ohara@rbcdain.com 
Where are
you from:
Scranton, PA
Comments: What a pleasant surprise to stumble upon this website.  I also see that my sister, Mary Kelly, also found it.  We lived across the street, at 84 Southwoods Road, having moved there from Hicksville.  I finished Berry Hill School in 1965, and attended Southwoods Jr. High for 1/2 year before moving to Scranton, PA in 1966.  The pictures brought back many fond memories... the parades in Hicksville (my sisters had a Kool-Aid stand at the corner of Old Country Road & Jerusalem Avenue for the 4-H Club during the parades), football games at SHS, dinners at the Viennese Coach, taking out dinner at Christiano's and going to Mass at St. Edward's.  Thank you for an enjoyable dose of nostalgia.  (I just sent a comment for the Scrapbook....and then continued looking further at your website...came upon the 2006 calendar.  The picture for October stopped me cold.  If that's a black Ford Galaxie 500 parked in the Town & Country parking lot, may be ours!)
June 21  2006


Name:Ellen Pequigney Weaver
Email: eweaver@telpage.net
Where are
you from:
Emporia, VA
Comments: I thoroughly enjoyed viewing all these fabulous pictures.  My family lived in the house at 196 Berry Hill Road from 1969-1978.  We then moved to Greensboro, NC.  If you need any pictures, etc let me know.  I have some items from St Edward the Confessor, which I understand, burned down, as well as Berry Hill School class pics—yikes!  At any rate, a monumentus task, but very enjoyable for me.
June 8,  2006


Name:Christina (Grosso) Stoss
Email: stossc@sunysuffolk.edu
Where are
you from:
Medford NY
Comments: I originally lived on Calvin Ave and graduated from SHS in '82.  I have great memories of growing up in Syosset.  I worked at Austin Drugs for 4 years and I remember one time we thought we saw Billy Joel and Christie Brinkley eating at Christiano's.  I remember our High School trip to England with the Chorus, we had the time of our lives.  I remember roller-skating at Pine Hollow Rink, Senior cut day at Syosset Woodbury Park.  I went to Split Rock and now it is gone.  My parents recently sold their home in Syosset to be closer to me and their 3 granddaughters.  The people that bought their house basically knocked it down, it is very sad.  Things change, but memories of Syosset will always be great!
April 6,  2006


Name:Kathie Johnson 
Email: kjohnson@spottedpig.com
Where are
you from:
Comments:

Hello,
It’s nice to see a website devoted to my hometown Syosset   My name back then was Kathie Greenberg   I lived there from 1965 to 1972 with my family.  We lived at 6 The Mall which consisted of 4 houses in-between Jackson Avenue and Fieldstone Drive.  I attended Village Elementary School, and then Syosset Jr. High.   My family moved out in 1972 or 73.

March 30,  2006


Name:Eva Mancuso 
Email: doublerainbow@earthlink.net
Where are
you from:
Texas
Comments: Hey there.  I lived in Syosset from June of 1950 through high school (SHS class of '61) and loved every minute of it.  I grew up there as Eva P. Sweeny with my parents and sister Jane, having lived at 2936 Jackson Ave., 30 South Oyster Bay Road and 25 Meadow Lane.  My parents, Alice and Harry Sweeny, designed and built Lollipop Farm in 1950, and owned and ran that children's zoo until they closed it in 1967 and retired to Pennsylvania.  I left Syosset when I married and lived in Bay Shore until 1994 when we retired to Texas.

I have so many fond memories of Syosset, and am so happy to go through the Syosset Scrapbook every once in a while.  Best to all of you Syossetites!.

March 20,  2006


Name:Sue Kruser (Geyer) 
Email: sk13@msn.com
Where are
you from:
Sarasota, Florida
Comments: Lived in Syosset from 1949 until 1964 at 31 Raynham Drive ... cost $12,000 (wonder what it's worth now?)  Started out at Locust Grove with Hilda Brush as my teacher and graduated from SHS in 1964 (with Hilda Brush as an English teacher).  Moved to Florida in '64 and attended nursing school in Atlanta.

I have fond memories of Syosset, many a birthday at Lollipop Farm, worked as a Candy Striper when Syosset Hospital was built.  Before they built the hospital it was Pop's farm, with the freshest produce in town.  Drank many a malt at Weintraub's.  I remember when the IGA was built and the gas war at Jackson Avenue and Jericho Turnpike (10 cents a gallon)

I was in the SHS class of '64 that was in Washington, DC on our Senior trip when Kennedy was assassinated.  We were in Williamsburg when we got the terrible news.  Bad day.

Thanks for the pics and the walk down memory lane.  Sometimes I miss the good old days.

March 9,  2006


Name:Dale Piper 
Email: dalep@pshift.com
Where are
you from:
Comments: I have visited your site several times.  Although I have no direct links to Syosset, I have many fond memories of Galiza Stables, where I rode often as a child in the 50s.  I adored Mr. (Captain) Galiza.  He gave me a wonderful foundation for my riding skills.  Do you have any more information or pictures of him and his stable?   I do remember the fire.
Also, I recall riding on an adjoining trail with two other children, who I believe came from a neighboring estate-- Dorr and Torrance Watkins.   Are you familiar with such an estate?  Torrance became Torrance Fleischmann, an Olympic rider. 
Any other tidbits you could provide would be most welcome. 
What a lovely old town it was.
March 1,  2006


Name:Daniel Geery  
Email: danielgeery@comcast.net
Where are
you from:
Salt Lake City
Comments: Talk about a blast from the past--this site is like getting hit by an atom bomb (remember going under our desks to avoid those things?)!  I was a Syossetarian from '49 to '73, when I went on a ski trip to Salt Lake and failed to return.

I am saddened to hear of the loss of Pamela Boslet Buskin, who I never knew, but must have crossed paths with several thousand times.  What an incredible effort she put into this scrapbook!

Did you know that Syosset means "the sound of the wind in the pines"?  That's what Judy Chaddick, formerly Vervoort, told me when we met at an Audubon Camp in Wyoming, several years ago.  How well I remember sleeping under those pines and hearing that sound, thanks to Troop 280 and the leadership of Frank Tenure.

Names familiar to me:  Locust Grove (kindergarten and Miss Hickey), St. Dominic (escaped in '65), Syosset-Woodbury Park (lifeguard, '65-'68), 20 Dorcas Ave ('49-70'), 7 Baylis Place ('70-73).  This site reminds me of the book Roots, as so many of mine are here.

Will hunt for photos, I'm sure I have some.

March 1,  2006

 


Name:Andy Burggraf   
Email: burggraf4@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
Lynbrook, NY
Comments: This is such a wonderful site!  It's great to often visit the old Syosset of
our memories.  Hello to old friends!  AND, does anyone have a copy of the 1976
Syosset High School yearbook for sale or barter?  Many thanx.
January 26, 2006


 

Name:June Friedman Levine   
Email:klevine@optonline.net
Where are
you from:

 

Hunting Hill Road Woodbury
Comments: I graduated SHS in 1984 and knew that Syosset is where I wanted to raise my children.  They are currently attending Berry Hill Elementary School.  I was so shocked on their first day of school when I saw Ms. Laviani who was a first grade teacher at Walt Whitman Elem. when I went there, and is still teaching first grade.  She is still loved by all the children.  I love living in Syosset.  What a great web-site!!
January 10, 2006


Name:Donna Iden Brovender
Email:drbrov@bellsouth.net
Where are
you from:

 

Boca Raton, FL
Comments: I wanted to take this opportunity to commend the editors of this website—it is so wonderful to go back and view the pictures of my childhood.

Our family lived on 11 Market Drive.  I am married with four children and live in Boca Raton, FL.  Would enjoy hearing from any friends from "back home."  Even though I've been living in Florida longer than I had lived in Syosset I still consider myself "a nice girl from Long Island."

January 2, 2006

 

Name:Laurelle (Horan) Repetti
Email:Grandmarel24@aol.com
Where are
you from:

 

Syosset, now live in Vero Beach, Florida
Comments: JUST STOPPING IN TO SAY HI, I HAD LIVED IN SYOSSET FROM 1947 THROUGH 2004, GREW UP IN SYOSSET, MY FAMILY WERE FARMERS.  LIVED ON MEADOWBROOK ROAD.  WENT TO SPLIT ROCK SCHOOL, SOUTH WOODS MIDDLE SCHOOL, THEN SYOSSET HIGH SCHOOL.  GRADUATED IN 1965.  MARRIED, RAISED 3 CHILDREN, THEY WENT THROUGH SYOSSET SCHOOL SYSTEM.  THEY ALL LIVE ON LONG ISLAND.

MY HUSBAND STEVE REPETTI AND MY SELF, NOW LIVE IN VERO BEACH, FLORIDA. WE HAD MOVED INTO A NEW HOME IN APRIL 2005.

I ENJOY THIS WEBSITE.

WOULD LOVE TO HEAR FROM ANYONE FROM THE CLASS OF 65.

December 25, 2005


Name:Mike
Email:
Where are
you from:

 

Woodside, Queens
Comments:

I have never lived in Syosset, but the girl i'm dating lives there now, I have been going out with her a little over a year.  It still interests me to look around town and see how things were decades back as i remember how they are now whenever i go out there to spend time with my girlfriend.  You guys are doing a great job with this website.  Keep up the great work.  :)

December 6, 2005


Name:Ron Mittelbrunn
Email:ron@amador-edc.org
Where are
you from:

Formerly from Syosset ’42-‘65; currently Sutter Creek, California

 
Comments:

Update from my 5/02 message.  I can’t help but return to this site several times a year to view new pics, see who has sent messages and just plain general nostalgia.  Syosset was truly a great place to grow up.  Lived on Dawes Ave, Woodland Ave, Berry Hill Rd. and finally Meadowbrook Rd.  Graduated from Split Rock School '55, St. Dom’s ’59 and finally from Kyle & Moran’s class of ’59 thru ’65 (took a long time to get a passing grade).  Hats off to Pam & John for creating this site.  I will be sending you some old pics I recently came across.

November 10  2005




Name:Eleanor Cronemeyer 
Email:luckylv13@cox.net
Where are
you from:
Las Vegas (Henderson) NV
Comments: Have been enjoying looking through your scrapbook for quite some time now—so much to see— and have just reached reading some of the remarks sent to your guestbook.  When we lived in Syosset (1957 - 1988) we resided on The Spur, a cul-da-sac.  Next door to us were two teenage boys and they were very friendly with a fellow by the name of Billy Joel.  They were involved in a group called "The Hassles" and drove a van with the name emblazoned on the sides which they parked in the driveway directly opposite our bedroom window.  We never really had problem with this situation, the only thing was every now and then we would hear footsteps running through our side and backyard.  We later discovered that Billy was seeing a girl (Elizabeth) who resided directly behind our house so this was a convenient shortcut.  As you probably know, Elizabeth Weber became Billy's wife.  Now we live in Las Vegas, but it seems everywhere we go we hear one of his great songs being piped in over a speaker— not to mention the radio stations we have on. ---- Little did we know at the time.....
This is just one of our many fond memories of Syosset.
October 14,  2005




Name:Donna Scoffone Berry 
Email:BERRY157@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments: I've lived here my whole life, first on Maple St. (by the fire house), married my Southwoods J.H. steady Kevin Berry, also from Syosset, and now live on Berry Hill Rd.  I have been reading this website for 3 hours now and thoroughly enjoying it!  I have seen so many names that have brought back many happy memories from the past!  We graduated S.H.S. in ' 71 and our 2 children have also graduated from there, Kevin in 1996 and Meghan in 2002.   I have to tell anyone that reads this and remembers Miss Burke from Berry Hill School, that I saw her a few weeks ago after 30 years and I recognized her, she looks great and also remembered me!  Great job with with this site!
October 4,  2005




Name:Eve Bosnick
Email:beauchameau@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Philadelphia
Comments: Grew up on PRESTON LANE , the best street in Syosset. Gary O'Grady,  Mark Chernow , Robert  and Steven La Salle and Rich Serla. Susie Dannenfelser , Marilyn Murray , Mary Ellen Morea.  The parents were post war baby boomers who were buying their first houses under the GI bill and had a great deal of fun together raising their babies and seeking the american dream. We used to play in the lots behind Mahjong restaurant and then run into the restaurant to buy a bag of fortune cookies for 25 cents . Used to ride Bikes to the  shopping center to the Lady cake bake shop or hang  around the parking lot of Peter Yees.   Remember the  Finast Grocery store?   Remember the candy store/diner ?  Some days I wish I could just transport back to have  one more egg cream there. We all had bicycles and then cars and the best schools  and the best opportunity.   Syosset is 20 minutes from Oyster bay and 35 minutes from Jones Beach .  What could have been better!  Went to Syosset High School  and graduated in 1974.  I live in Philadelphia now and know so many people here who never left after high school, who married  their hs sweethearts and whose kids go to the same  schools they went to .  Wonder what it would have been like to do that .
October 2,  2005




Name:Lydia Kertesz (Soldt)
Email:LYDIAK53@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Medford, NY
Comments: This was a great site. Graduated from SHS in 1971.  Would love to hear from fellow classmates.  My best friends in school were Theresa Caezza and Barbra D'Angelo.  I live 5 mins. away from Theresa and Barbra just recently moved back to Texas.  I lived on Jackson Avenue.  I used to work at Galiza Stables on the corner of Split Rock Rd. with my sister Linda.  Used to hang out at the swamps and get high.  What great memories.  Going to dances at schools. Will definitely come back.
October 2,  2005




Name:Mark Burns
Email:mrb@webjogger.net
Where are
you from:
Comments: Grew up on Whitman Avenue, Willets School k—1st grade (Miss Hise/Mrs. Galiza and Miss Orleans); St Edwards 2nd-8th (gr '68); Saint Dominic's HS gr 72.  One of 13.  Mom still lives in the same house, has a law office in town, dad died in December at 89.
Remember the Sheehans, the Sprechmans, the Buxtons, corn fields beyond Willets school, "the woods" beyond Melanie Lane, fearing the Levy gang on Halloween night, sledding on the furrowed embankment of the soon-approaching LIE.  Played baseball in CYO at all the school fields; altar boy; had a number of Long Island Press paper routes (Dorcas Lane area—even Terry's Bar; Whitman Avenue, Stuart Drive and east toward newly built Seaford-OB Expwy); shooting peas through a peashooter at the tubas at Memorial Day parade; hiking the LIRR tracks in both directions; the paper factory fire; washing dishes at Peter Yee's (alternate shifts with Peter Smith)and more of course.
Siblings mostly in NYC area; also Mass., Mich., N.C.
Great website, thanks.
October 1,  2005




Name:John P. Harrison
Email:johnharrisn@sbcglobal.net
Where are
you from:
Redwood City California
Comments: Came across your site by accident.  A lot of time and effort went into it and it looks great.  I had the pleasure of living in Syosset for a short time with my Aunt and Uncle.  I went to South Woods Jr, HS.
August 19, 2005




Name:Sharon Tanzer Kirschner
Email:skirschner18@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
Tarrytown, N.Y.
Comments: Just wanted to let you know that I very much enjoyed your Syosset
Scrapbook.  I lived in Syosset from 1958 - 1975, when i graduated from
SHS, and my parents still live there.  Viewing the different sections
brought back many wonderful memories.  I know I'll "stop by" again for
another enjoyable visit.
August 9, 2005




Name:Lysa Arthur
Email:arthur4996@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Comments: YOU HAVE THE MOST AMAZING WEBSITE!!  FANTASTIC!  I LOVE IT! and I am not even from NY! :-)  I am working on a family scrapbook for a woman who grew up in Syosset and graduated Syosset High School in 1962.  I had a blast looking through your website—NICE JOB!!!"
August 4, 2005




Name:Francine Musorofiti
Email:fleighle@suffolk.lib.ny.us
Where are
you from:
Stony Brook, NY; SHS Class of '62
Comments: Great web site. My parents still live in Syosset so I go back there all the time—our little town has really changed!
July 26, 2005




Name:Melinda Ingram Colferai
Email:MColferai@metamediausa.com
Where are
you from:
Alexander Drive, St. Edwards, OLMA ‘73;  now Germantown, Maryland
Comments: Great site!
July 19, 2005




Name:Elke
Email: ekelke@gmx.de
Where are
you from:
Germany
Comments: Hello, my name is Elke and i am from Germany.  i have found this site on google.  i was searching for pics from syosset cuz a friend of mine is living there near church street.  your scrapbooks are very interesting. do you have a few more pics from syosset?  or can you tell me, where i can find some new? i mean, from now (2005).
excuse me please, that my English is not very good.  i am happy that i have found your page.
July 5, 2005




Name:Ron Mionczynski
Email:
Where are
you from:
Bellingham, Washington
Comments: My folks lived on Stuart Drive 1955 thru 60.  Attended SHS.   Great memories there.  Have not been on that end of the winding road for some time.  Hi to ALL.   Thank you Pam and John.  Your efforts are much appreciated.
June 26, 2005




Name:Rosemarie Palmeri
Email:rmtdpw91up@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
Syosset, Northport, Huntington, Syosset
Comments: I just read a guestbook entry  of a long lost friend from SHS '69, Ellen
Engelson, posted over a year ago.  Hope you get my email Ellen.  Anyone
know where Cindy Belmar and Joanne Cassino may be hiding out?
June 20, 2005




Name:Mark L. Shevrin
Email:Hockeyrefva@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
Powhatan, Virginia
Comments: Great Site!!  Graduated from SHS in 1976, been living in Virginia since 1991.
June 4, 2005




Name:Terence Meehan
Email:YeatsFan@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Comments: I lived at 205 Berry Hill Road 1955-1975 (although I went off to college and the Army in 1969). I was just wondering if anyone knows Cathy Ruane, OLMA '70? We lost touch when we went off to college, and I have never stopped wondering ...  If you know her, please ask her to contact me.
May  30, 2005




Name:Janet Ellen Lusk
Email:janetellen@verizon.net
Where are
you from:
Hampton Bays, LI
Comments:

Thanks for the memories John and Pamela.  We ARE really lucky to have ‘grown up’ in that little townHampton Bays LI is now my little town.

May 21, 2005




Name:Sean Fallon
Email:scpf1@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Comments: Hello, I really enjoyed this web site.  Great job on collecting the photos and info.  I have the original sign off the tug Syosset, the one in your picture.  Do you know anyone who might be interested in this?  Please contact me via e-mail.  Thank you..
April 29,  2005




Name:Cynthia Sternberg
Email:CYNBERG@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:
Comments: I lived in Syosset from Nov. 1965-Dec. 2004.  My children went to Village School, Southwoods JHS and, of course, Syosset High School.  It was fun looking at the pictures and remembering those days.
April 26,  2005




Name:Judith (Frank) Hinkel
Email:jehinkel@attglobal.net
Where are
you from:
Virgin Islands
Comments: Hi, I graduated from SHS in 1961 and had attended the Split Rock School from kindergarten on.  I have lived in the Virgin Islands for the past 36 years.  Love looking at all the old pictures!
April 15,  2005




Name:BARBARA DWORK
Email:BABSZ69@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:
BOCA RATON, FLORIDA.
Comments: HI.  I GREW UP IN SYOSSET..  HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1969!!!!   I LIVE IN BOCA RATON, FLORIDA NOW BUT I GO BACK TO SEE MY MOM WHO LIVES IN CLEARVIEW VILLAGE.  SHE'S BEEN THERE FOR 51 YEARS.
March 19, 2005



Name:ANNETTE DI COLA-BUCCA
Email:SFUSCA@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:
MELBOURNE, FL.
Comments:  LOVED READING AND CATCHING UP WITH PEOPLE.  A VERY NICE STROLL DOWN "MEMORY LANE."  THANKS FOR THIS SITE.
March 9, 2005



Name:Irene (Sharpe) Koonce
Email:ikoonce@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
Grifton, NC
Comments:
March 8, 2005



Name:Margaret Thompson (Amodio)
Email:momthmp@comcast.net
Where are
you from:
Originally Ira Road
Comments:Lived on Ira Rd.  Went to Village School, St. Edwards, OLMA and Syosset High. Graduated 1974. Thanks for the memories of the Lollipop Farm..
March 5, 2005



Name:Linda Epstein
Email:lse001@cox.net
Where are
you from:
Willits, HBT, SHS '78
 Now live in New Orleans
Comments:I no longer remember what I was searching for when I stumbled on this site.  Had a great time looking at all the photos.  I have fond memories of the pool at the community park and playing SYAC softball.
February 25, 2005


Name:Nancy Eastham Kaydo
Email:gndb@mac.com
Where are
you from:
Racine, Wisconsin
Comments:I lived in Syosset from 1948 to 1964. I would have graduated in the class of 1965 had we not moved. My husband Gene and I have been married for 34 years and have 2 boys. I would love to hear from old friends, especially those from Syosset Downs! I will always consider Syosset home. Loved the pool parties and riding.
January 19, 2005 21:39:25 (GMT Time)



Name:Patty Cudlip
Email:pcudlip@cox.net
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Great Photos--Many are my relatives--Grew up in Syosset--Graduated SHS 1968--Currently live in California
January 17, 2005 05:12:53 (GMT Time)




Name:Glenn Parton
Email:glennparton@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
17 Ellis Drive, Now Cincinnati
Comments:How nice to see pictures of Syosset past. I graduated SHS in '76. My brothers Howard '62 (deceased), Wayne '65, Bruce '68, Keith '72 (deceased) and Lance '80. I'll check my old photo albumns to see if there are pictures worth sharing. Thanks.
December 31, 2004 21:09:38 (GMT Time)



Name:montags
Email:designampm@aol.com
Where are
you from:
syosset
Comments:
December 31, 2004 17:47:33 (GMT Time)



Name:Jamie
Email:js129476@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
syosset
Comments:wow is all i have to say...i am a freshman in syosset high school now and i am in ninth grade, yeah a bit younger than other viewers of this site. things looked soooooooooooo different a long time ago, it's amazing!
December 27, 2004 04:35:42 (GMT Time)



Name:Andrea Bessen
Email:ajbess@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
Farmingdale, NY (South Farmingdale to be exact)
Comments: I went to Syosset High School from Sept. 1979-June 1982. After graduating I started C. W. Post collge but dropped out after about 2 months. I eventualy went to Nassua Comunity College and graduated wirh an associats in Arts. During and after, I had a few jobs and am now workin part time at A. J. Wright in Massapequa, NY. I live with two female roomates now and am in a commited relationship with my boyfriend of over 4 years.
December 25, 2004 18:23:16 (GMT Time)



Name:KOCALLAHAN
Email:LUCKY1LUCKY11@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:
JERSEY CITY NEW JERSEY
Comments:HI EVERYONE,YEAH ITS ME SURPRISED ILL BET.WAS IN CLASS OF 65 TILL 1963.MOVED TO PUERTO RICO.FINISHED MY HIGH SCHOOL THERE IN A MILITERY PRIVATE SCHOOL.YEAH I WAS A PUNK BACK THEN IN YOSSET BUT IT WAS BECAUSE OF MY MOMS DEATH IN 60.I JOINED THE MARINES IN 65.THEY STRAIGHTENED ME RIGHT OUT.WENT TO VIET NAME CAME BACK A DECORATED WAR HERO (BRONZE STAR "V")BECAME A WALL STREET BANKER AT BT CO QUIT IN 77 ON ST PATTYS DAY LOL.THEN BECAME A COMMODITIES ACCOUNT REP.MADE THOUSANDS WEEKLY.I VISIT SYOSSET QUITE FREQUENTLY.MY PARENTS ARE BURIED AT HOLY ROOD IN WESTBURY.ANYONE WISHING TO CONTACT ME MAY.IM A DISABLED VET FROM AGENT ORANGE.LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU GUYS THAT KNOW ME
December 19, 2004 17:28:30 (GMT Time)



Name:sheri mcauliffe
Email:mrsmca@carolina.rr.com
Where are
you from:
charlotte, nc
Comments:I am currently working on Irish citizenship for my husband, James G McAuliffe-his grandparents, William and Wilhemina McAuliffe were married in the US-maybe St. Dominic's in Syosset and lived in Syosset for most of their married life-I am looking especially to find where they were married and obtain a copy of their birth certificates, marriage certificates, and death certificates. Their son was James Joseph Mcauliffe and he married Winifred Marie Mahon of Oyster Bay-I am married to James Gordon Mcauliffe, their son-any info would be appreciated Sheri McAuliffe
December 12, 2004 16:45:20 (GMT Time)



Name:Doug Klein
Email:nyisles@comcast.net
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Locust Grove, South Woods, Syosset High class of '69. Music Director for HGTV Home & Garden Television.
December 12, 2004 03:16:23 (GMT Time)




Name:Joan Gilbert Tatro
Email:imthetopps@mybluelight.com
Where are
you from:
Fl.
Comments:I enjoyed this very much. The Spreer Hotel I think was once owned or managed by John and Elizabeth Topps I wish I knew more about my Topps family but I can not travel to your town . I do know some Topps and Spreers buried in same plot.
December 5, 2004 23:50:32 (GMT Time)



Name:Linda Manning-Koziatek
Email:Linny818@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
originally Woodbury, Syosset now
Comments:I enjoy this site very much and always look forward to more!
December 5, 2004 03:52:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Roy Sendele
Email:senroy@cox.net
Where are
you from:
Laguna Beach, CA
Comments:Great site. Born and raised at 11 Underhill Ave. SHS class of 72. Remember the train at Lollipop Farm. My parents will get a kick from this site. My dad Henry Retired from Syosset Fire Dept. I am retiring next year from the Laguna Beach FD. Living in CA since 1974. I Married a California beach girl 25 years ago. Our daughter is in Graduate school. Learned how to surf at Gilgo beach and now take groups on surf adventures to Fiji. Lost my past in a wild fire in 93. Looking for old friends. Thank You.
December 1, 2004 06:22:33 (GMT Time)



Name:Bob Holm
Email:bobandmary@columbus.rr.com
Where are
you from:
Columbus, Ohio
Comments:Here is an update on my March 1, 2002 message. My email is new and my Mom and sister and brother-in-law, Sue Holm, Barbara and Bill Britton have moved to North Port, Florida. I graduated from Split Rock School in 1952 and from Oyster Bay High School in 1956. I retired from Ohio Wesleyan University in 2003, after a 40 year career there in Development.Thanks for the many special memories lifted up by this wonderful website.
November 4, 2004 03:46:14 (GMT Time)



Name:Steven Cohen
Email:S_Cohen@fccc.edu
Where are
you from:
Cold Spring Road, Syosset
Comments:Syosset High School, class of 1988. Great website. Living in Philly now. Old friends feel free to write.
November 2, 2004 03:25:41 (GMT Time)



Name:Judith H Fischer
Email:Apaloniaandolini@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Evelyn Lane, Syosset
Comments:I was born and raised in Syosset in the 60-70's and left in 1983....the memories are wonderful and the pictures and history alone are something to be proud of....I'll never forget Harry B Thompson Jr High School and the friends I made there. Thankfully, they are still in my life today....
October 23, 2004 18:21:37 (GMT Time)



Name:Tracy Harding and Mrs Isabella Harding
Email:tracy@dougandtracy.freeserve.co.uk
Where are
you from:
UK
Comments:Thank you for all the work that has gone into this wonderfully informative website! My mother-in-law, Isabella Harding (83 years) asked me to try to find any information on a Master Sergeant James McAuliffe. Last known living in Long Island, USA. They met during WW2, whilst he was in the UK and she was serving as a WREN. Within just 3 minutes of my search I came across details of the very gentleman ~ though sadly departed in 1965. I haven't told Isabella yet as I would dearly love to back up this information and answer the many questions that I know she will have. I hope that his family may be able to help me in this. Perhaps Maureen McAuliffe-Smith who provided the photograph of him and the letter sent to his mother. Thank you for reading this entry and I very much look forward to hearing from anyone who remembers Master Sergeant James McAuliffe. Kind regards Tracy
October 18, 2004 16:56:41 (GMT Time)



Name:Jennifer Martino
Email:
Where are
you from:
chicago
Comments:
October 15, 2004 18:36:23 (GMT Time)



Name:Jody Redman
Email:jmccleskey@verizon.net
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Syosset will always be "home" to me. My family lived on the "sod farm" on Southwoods Road before it bacame soccer fields and equestrian trails. I have inumerable memories of a simpler time.
October 13, 2004 01:49:39 (GMT Time)



Name:Joel
Email:Joelct@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
Comments:Syosset Baptist Church has a Great Youth Program. http://www.syossetbbc.com
October 7, 2004 04:57:29 (GMT Time)



Name:Joseph J Falsia
Email:jfalsia_3972_1@netzero.com
Where are
you from:
WestPalmBeach Florida
Comments:Joseph & Annette Falsia bought our first home in Hillside Terrace 1954 and grew a family of 4 children and moved in 1970 to Florida. We were members of St Edward Church, Grand Kight Gorman Council 1969 President of Building Corp Council hall in 1967-68. Children attended St.Edwards, South Grove and Syosset High School. We were good friends of the Neiman's and Kleug's.Glad I found the Web site.
September 27, 2004 20:13:02 (GMT Time)



Name:Bruce Fuller
Email:bruce378@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
stratford,ct
Comments:Lived with parents in Syosset from 1949 to 1956 in Syosset Downs off Route 106. Went to Locust Grove Elementary. Enjoyed photos and the memories. Had first haircut at Freds barber shop.
September 27, 2004 19:40:21 (GMT Time)



Name:Karen Gordon (Schneider)
Email:Kgordon178@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
Massachusetts
Comments: It was fun to see this web site. I grew up in Woodbury and went to school in Syosset - class of 71. Would love to hear from old friends.
August 30, 2004 21:42:08 (GMT Time)



Name:Patti Sheehan (Arthurs)
Email:parthurs2003@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Syosset now residing in West Babylon
Comments:Hi all, what a phenomenal site lots of memories, most of which I remember like they were yesterday. I grew up on Greenway Drive, Mom is still there, graduated from St. Edwards, attended Southwoods for a year and finally graduated from Syosset in 1976. I am currently working in the West Babylon Library, have been married for 16 years and have a daughter Kaitlin who is 14 and a son Sean who is 13 anyone who sees this and wishes to e-mail please do so as I would love to reconnect with so many of you who were a part of my formative years! LOL
August 27, 2004 15:02:03 (GMT Time)



Name:Jack Wichmann
Email:cop2919@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Hollywood, Fl.
Comments:I lived in Syosset in 1960 on Newmarket Rd. My daughter was raised in syosset and attended Catholice school there. I still return to Syosset everytime I am in New York. My daughter raised her three children in syosst and later moved further out on Long Island. Please keepup this program, it is fantastic...
August 24, 2004 12:17:36 (GMT Time)



Name:Linda Tuxson
Email:comedycook@aol.com
Where are
you from:
North Carolina
Comments:Graduated from the Syosset High Summer School class of 1965!:O) Attended Locust Grove,Village School, Southwoods Jr. High and Syosset HS.I loved growing up in Syosset. The beaches, the woods, the small town atmosphere. It seemed like summers and childhood would never end, but they did! I grew up off of Jackson Ave. on Meadow Lane with my sister Joyce Tuxson. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Linda
August 16, 2004 22:00:11 (GMT Time)



Name:Jim Handler
Email:RenienJim@aol.com
Where are
you from:
East Northport, N.Y.
Comments:My family and I grew up on Harriet Drive (behind the Moonraker)from 1957 - 1976. I have so many great memories and relive them on a daily basis, as I currently work in Syosset. I am now researching the Ashley T. Sparks Estate. If anyone can help with information, photos, memories...etc, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks in advance. I am also interested in contacting anyone who lived on Harriet Drive during this time period. Great website!
August 14, 2004 04:02:30 (GMT Time)



Name:MARIO ARAMBURU
Email:mario_aramburu@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Comments:I WOULD LIKE TO HAVE A STREET MAP OF SYOSSET. CAN ANYONE GET ONE FOR ME?
August 13, 2004 20:33:56 (GMT Time)



Name:Mario Aramburu
Email:mario_aramburu@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Comments:I WANT TO SINCERELY THANK ALL THE PEOPLE WHO HELP ME TO LOOK FOR THE DEFELITTA FAMILY LIVING IN SYOSSET. MY SPECIAL THANKS TO MR WARREN (I DO NOT REMEMBER HIS SURNAME SINCE I LOST HIS MAIL ADDRESS). SYOSSET PEOPLE SEEM TO LOVE THEIR HOMETOWN INDEED.
August 13, 2004 20:32:18 (GMT Time)



Name:jennifer martino
Email:
Where are
you from:
Comments:
August 13, 2004 09:02:36 (GMT Time)



Name:Jane Viscardi
Email:brown.jane@att.net
Where are
you from:
N. Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Comments:I lived in Locust Grove from 1949-52, then Calvin Avenue in Syosset from 1954-1962, attended Split Rock School and SouthWoods Jr. High.....am now living in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina on the beach....always loved Syosset.....and my friends there....
August 11, 2004 03:56:07 (GMT Time)



Name:JOAN BREMBS
Email:bobbrembs@aol.com
Where are
you from:
randolph, new jersey
Comments:WE MOVED FROM SYOSSET IN 1975 AFTER 11 YEARS. MY CHILDREN CHRIS AND ROB WENT TO VILLAGE SCHOOL. WE LIVED AT 6 ROBERT CIRCLE. I WAS INVOLVED IN 4h WITH MY DAUGHTER AND BOTH BOB AND I WERE INVOLVED IN CUB SCOUTS WITH MY SON. WE BELONGED TO THE SYOSSET POOL WHERE THE CHILDREN LEARNED TO SWIM. WE WENT TO CENTER ISLAND DURING THE SUMMER. I WORKED FOR THE SCHOOL SYSTEM IN THE AFTERNOONS FOR EILEEN GENTILCORE ON THE OTHER SIDE OF JERICHO. WE MARCHED IN THE MEMORIAL DAY PARADES MANY TIMES. I BOWLED AT SYOSSET LANES AND BELONGED TO THE ANONYMOUS ANGELS TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ST. MARY'S. WE HELD A POOL PARTY THERE EVERY YEAR FOR THE BOYS. I WAS IN THE PTA FOR VILLAGE SCHOOL AND WORKED AT THE FAIR EVERY YEAR. ONE YEAR WE HAD A COUNTRY STORE THEME. COOKIE FREUND WAS THE PRESIDENT AT THE TIME. OUR DEAR FRIENDS WERE THE BONNERS, THE SCHIERS AND THE ERMOLOFF'S. SYOSSET WAS A WONDERFUL TOWN TO RAISE CHILDREN. WE USED TO GO TO THE STATION TO MEET "DAD". THIS IS A WONDERFUL END
August 9, 2004 01:24:58 (GMT Time)



Name:Michael E. Russino
Email:mrussino@carolina.rr.com
Where are
you from:
Live now in North Carolina
Comments:
August 8, 2004 14:16:51 (GMT Time)



Name:Terri Restivo Dummeyer [Class of 69]
Email:terri.dummeyer@mckesson.com
Where are
you from:
Now living in the foot hills of SC
Comments:I married Hank from Bethpage in 76 and we went south in 79. We have come back to visit the Island many times though the years. Our love for home will never die. We still try to keep up with our old friends from school. I still love you: JoAnne, Patty, Chis, Kathy! Ya'll come see us!
August 4, 2004 18:41:39 (GMT Time)



Name:David Cifu, M.D.
Email:dcifu@hsc.vcu.edu
Where are
you from:
Syosset (Stuart Drive)
Comments:My two brothers (John and Doug) and I grew up on Stuart Drive and went to Willets Elem, Thompsons JHS, and Syosset HS. We have since moved to other states (VA, FL, NJ), but retain our fond memories of Syosset. I recall when Jericho Tpke actually had trees on it (and a little zoo/park)! It was a great place to grow up and will always be a wonderful memory.
August 2, 2004 16:33:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Swanny Halvorsen Monges
Email:jorswan@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Coram, NY
Comments:I moved to Syosset in 1942. First I lived on Woodbury Way, and then to Meadowbrook Road where my sister, May, and I attended Split Rock School grades 1-8. We had great fun playing in Sparks woods, Townsend's Pond, and enjoyed playing with the Reighers and the Leheckers on the school playground- the wonderful little merry-go-round! The great teachers that we had. I was a student when Mr. Kupec first took over the sixth grade. Wonderful memories!!!
July 31, 2004 01:27:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Roger H. Boyce
Email:rboyce01@comcast.net
Where are
you from:
Live in Woodbridge, VA
Comments:WOW!!! What a find for me. I am decended from the Van Sise family that you show the liquor license for in Part II of the Syosset Scrapbook! What a find!!! If anyone is interested I have other Van Sise information all the way back to 1657!!!!
July 31, 2004 00:00:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Sandy Maoz
Email:maozs@csusb.edu
Where are
you from:
Palm Springs, California now/grew up in Syosset, New York
Comments:WOuld love to see more recent pictures of Syosset, haven't been there in a number of years, but we lived on Alexander Drive, and my brothers and I went to South Grove, then Thompson Jr. HS, then Syosset High School.
July 29, 2004 18:35:32 (GMT Time)



Name:Diane Doskoch
Email:ddoskoch@lakelandcc.edu
Where are
you from:
Cleveland, OH
Comments:I lived in Syosset from 1961 to 1974. I attended Willet's, Split Rock and South Woods schools. My family lived at 65 Kathleen Drive, then 3 Meadowbrook Road. My parents were John & Marian, sisters Karen and Liz, brother John. Such an emotion evoking website, like magic! When my family relocated to Detroit in '74, the kids didn't understand my Grateful Dead T shirts or my adversion to flare legged jeans! Where's the Split Rock School gang? So great to visit this site.
July 26, 2004 21:16:15 (GMT Time)



Name:MEL FRANKEL
Email:afranke4@tampabay.rr.com
Where are
you from:
Richmond Ave. Syosset
Comments:I moved to Syosset in the early 50's, started Split Rock in the 4th grade & graduated Syosset High in 1961. Now living in Spring Hill, FL.(Tampa Bay area) My father "Jack" worked for many years in Weintraubs Stationery near the RxR station. Recall hanging out at the old Wetson's hamburger drive in (15c each)! Awesome Site!
July 26, 2004 21:06:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Barbara Painter McGillicuddy
Email:BarbsMcg@AOL.com
Where are
you from:
Syosset class of 1967
Comments:What a great site!!!Eleanor Pray, Joanne, Dahl,Joyce, Lorraine are you out there?
July 25, 2004 16:34:22 (GMT Time)



Name:Tina Bogin-Tofini
Email:thediva322@earthlink.net
Where are
you from:
Hillvale Road, Syosset
Comments:Getting ready for the class of '79's 25th reunion in October. It's staggering to think it's been 25 years since graduating. I have great memories of life in Syosset. Compared to today's world, we didn't know how good we had it growing up in Long Island, especially in Syosset. We took so much for granted. The website is very nostalgic and brings back memories. It would be great to see pictures from the 70's and 80's.
July 20, 2004 20:35:24 (GMT Time)



Name:AMY BRAMBERG HANDELMAN
Email:AMY.HANDELMAN@RIVKIN.COM
Where are
you from:
Comments:Just loved ! looking at these pix ... brought back lotsa great memories ... wish there were more. i graduated in 1973 ... anyone out there remember me? i lived on arizona avenue and have an older brother, steve ... some of my neighbors were the wallins, the felbers, the ogdens, the judges, ... any names ring a bell? let me know ...
July 20, 2004 20:14:55 (GMT Time)


Name:Patricia (Painter)Riccardi
Email:priccar1@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
Raised in Syosset, now Jericho, NY
Comments:I grew up on Lewis Lane with my sister Barbara, brother Robert and Mother and Father Irene and Bob. I am still in the area. Syosset is so different now. What a wonderful place to grow up and live. So many great memories, great site.
July 18, 2004 19:55:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Tova Tabacoff Andrews
Email:emunah@shaw.ca
Where are
you from:
Jericho
Comments:I went to Robbins Lane Elementary School and attended Syosset High School. I would like to contact old friends and teachers.
July 14, 2004 14:49:38 (GMT Time)



Name:Richard Reilly
Email:debideb77@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
Belmont Circle Syosset
Comments:My father is Richard Reilly he lived at 31 Belmont Circle from 1950 to 1961. He graduated Westbury High 1958. His sister Lynn graduated syosset 1960. they also have another brother Jim Reilly not sure his date of graduation. My father resides in glen cove. would love to hear from anyone that knew/knows him
July 12, 2004 20:03:53 (GMT Time)



Name:Mario Aramburu
Email:mario_aramburu@yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Comments:I would to contact the DeFelitta family who seemed to have lived on Cold Spring Rd, Syosset. Their names are Ronald A. DeFelitta and his wife Grace, his children Ronald Jr, Danielle and Richard. Ronald might the grandson of Tony DeFelitta and Nina Mary DeFelitta (maiden surname Canero). By 1930 Tony and Nina lived on Nelson Avenue, Harrison, New York.
July 12, 2004 19:49:16 (GMT Time)



Name:MARIANNE C. KENNEY
Email:KMARSTOY1@AOL.COM
Where are
you from:
COLD SPRING RD., SYOSSET
Comments:I LEFT SYOSSET IN 1983, BUT WILL ALWAYS FEEL LIKE THAT'S MY HOME! I NOW LIVE JUST NORTH OF PRINCETON, N.J., WHICH IS A VERY LOVELY AREA. HOWEVER, EVEN AFTER 21 YEARS, I STILL DON'T HAVE THE SAME FEELING OF COMMUNITY DOWN HERE, AS I DID IN SYOSSET! WE WERE ALL VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE GROWN-UP IN SUCH A WONDERFUL TOWN (AND AREA), WITH SO MANY PEOPLE WHO STILL STAY INVOLVED!! IT'S ALSO NICE TO SEE THE NAMES OF THE FAMILIES THAT MY FAMILY HAVE KNOWN SINCE THEY MOVED TO SYOSSET IN THE EARLY 1950'S. THEY LIVED AT 14 BARBARA DRIVE FIRST, BUT THEN MOVED TO 180 COLD SPRING ROAD BEFORE I WAS BORN IN 1961. WELL KEEP UP THE GREAT WORK! MARIANNE C. KENNEY
July 12, 2004 10:25:08 (GMT Time)



Name:Emilie W. Mills
Email:emmymills@earthlink.net
Where are
you from:
Liberty, North Carolina
Comments:I grew up in Syosset 1948 until 1958 when I came to N.C. to attend college. Our house was a Cy Williams house on South Woods Road. I can send a photograph if you would be interested. The property is now part of what I believe is the electrical power plant. The Syosset/Woodbury area was a great place to grow up! I attended Woodbury Grade Sch & Westbury High.
July 11, 2004 15:56:39 (GMT Time)



Name:Bette Levy
Email:bslmjb@aol.com
Where are
you from:
manhattan
Comments:Having grown up in Syosset this brought back great memories.. thank you for putting this together
July 10, 2004 03:33:48 (GMT Time)



Name:Chris (Kit) Roulston
Email:CRoulst@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Syosset -now Sacramento, CA
Comments:Happy Trail's to y'all.
July 8, 2004 19:50:53 (GMT Time)



Name:ken benson
Email:kkbenson@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
Bel Air, MD
Comments:Great site, class of 66. worked at the park rink guard etc. drag raced with the STA 1966 GTO. Ben Castle and Charlie VanWinckle and his sister Annie. Army in Germany and safety work in Hospitals. 5 kids all grown and divorced, just a ride or two now a days on my Harley. Hello to John Bonanno, Sue Fair, Fran and Stella Parker. Someday i hope to make it to a reunion. Write back.
July 7, 2004 15:29:38 (GMT Time)



Name:Ian B. Mackenzie
Email:imackenzie@themarlincompany.com
Where are
you from:
Pawling NY. 12564
Comments:Lived on Beatrice Ave.in Syosset from 1936 to 1950. but lived on Greenway Circle Syosset, East Norwich, Muttontown,& Upper Brookville untill 1965 when I moved out of state. Went to Locust Grove Grammer School, and Hicksville High. Flew P51 Mustang Fighters in WWII. While going to school worked as a busboy at Villa Victor and Stockholm restaurant. Loved Weintraubs Paper Store and Puccio's gas station. Also loved all of Syosset.
July 5, 2004 17:49:12 (GMT Time)



Name:Abby
Email:abbyjaneny@aol.com
Where are
you from:
born in Syosset..living in Port Washington now
Comments:hi, great to find this sight...graduated from SHS in 1974..hoping to find out about a reunion...would love to see all the faces...I went to TV Summers, which is now a development!. Thanks for putting this all together...Hope to see you all soon.
June 29, 2004 19:12:44 (GMT Time)



Name:cynthia fiorenza domanski
Email:willow08527@msn.com
Where are
you from:
jackson n.j.
Comments:I ,AM TRILLED TO SEE THIS SIGHT.... I MISS SYOSSET .I LIVED THERE FROM 1957 TO 1968.. I WORKED AND RODE AT GALIZAS STABLE .THEN AT FOX LAIR...FOR HUGHY MC DONALD,ANY ONE REMEMBER HIM? MISS ALL MY OLD FREINDS.....
June 28, 2004 06:07:06 (GMT Time)



Name:JDMacGregor
Email:jmsw06733@blueyonder.co.uk
Where are
you from:
Scotland
Comments:Have reason to believe that my ggrand-aunt moved here from NY City.Mary Dawson,last residence 11797 Woodbury,died Oct.1974 aged 96.She emigrated from Ireland in late 1800's.Any of the older folk know of her?This is a marvellous site and gives an insight to the American way of life.Very professionally set up. Best wishes from Scotland,Jim.
June 24, 2004 11:30:20 (GMT Time)



Name:John Lincoln
Email:jvlincoln@earthlink.net
Where are
you from:
Syosset,Ravena,NY
Comments:class of '69,Mom still lives on Doone Dr will try to get some then and now pics great site!
June 24, 2004 06:30:23 (GMT Time)



Name:Ellen Engelson
Email:ese7@aol.com
Where are
you from:
Brooklyn, Queens, Syosset, Boston, Albuquerque, San Francisco, Manhattan, Brooklyn and now Ossining, Westchester
Comments:Hello Syosset! I was realizing that it's 35 years since my HS graduation! Class of 1969. Hoping there would be news of a reunion on the web, & found this fun site. See 1 friend in the guestbook and recognize some other names. Syosset was a lot of fun as a kid, and probably good for me as a teen, though by then I preferred the city. Never thought I'd move back to the suburbs, but here I am. Any old friends reading this, it would be fun to get an e-mail.
June 6, 2004 01:18:16 (GMT Time)



Name:Joel
Email:Goodman
Where are
you from:
Falls Church, VA (Now)
Comments:I have been on a mission the past month or so, trying to contact old friends from SHS '62. One, Paul Lindenauer, through this site. Keep up the good work. I have found a few and have discovered that a Jeff Bronson is listed by CA Med. Board as deceased, licensed expired 1997. From the dates of degrees and the school attended, I believe this is the Jeff Bronson SHS '62. Any verification of this would be nice to have.
June 3, 2004 15:38:19 (GMT Time)



Name:Gayle (Weinstein) Schorr
Email:theschorrthing@adelphia.net
Where are
you from:
115 Northgate Dr. - now Boca Raton, Fl
Comments:What a fabulous site! I would have graduated from SHS in '86 but moved to Fl in '84. Grew up in Sagamore, went to Split Rock (remember the bicentenial celebration in '76), Southwoods JH, and 1 year at SHS. Even though I've lived in Fl. over 20 years, still consider Syosset my home. Fond memories of the days when you could ride your bike to town alone, play outside alone, go trick-or-treating alone, and not have your parents on top of your every move! How times have changed. I still look at old photos and reminice. Syosset was a great town to grow up in. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
May 30, 2004 15:25:58 (GMT Time)



Name:Dean L. Surkin
Email:dsurkin@optonline.net
Where are
you from:
Bronxville, NY
Comments:My family moved to Syosset in 1957. We lived on Marlene Drive before the LIE opened. I was in the first class that went from kindergarten to grade 6 at Robbins Lane Elementary School. I graduated the HS in 1969.
May 27, 2004 17:57:48 (GMT Time)



Name:michele (teran) mizrahi
Email:actingstarlette@aol
HomePage:
Where are you from:syosset
Comments:tv summers, robbins lane, thompson jr high. what a great site. didnt we all drink at the "upper deck" with our fake ids in the 80's.
May 21, 2004 16:44:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Al Paciello
Email:alpaciello@hotmail.com
Where are
you from:
San Diego
Comments:This site has come a long way... I received an email when you first started your website. It seems a letter I had written to the post master,when I was about 7 years old, was in the scrap book! What a shocker !!! I graduated SHS in 1973. Grew up & lived the typical Syosset life. Rink Guard & park attendant at the Syosset Woodbury Park, bus boy at "D"s restaurant,delivery boy for Olney's liquor store and most proud to have been a member of the Syosset Fire Department. Thanks for allowing me to revisited all those great memories.
May 21, 2004 01:08:13 (GMT Time)



Name:Joel Goodman
Email:jgoodman1@cox.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Falls Church, VA
Comments:SHS '62, looking to say hi to old friends.
May 19, 2004 20:44:58 (GMT Time)



Name:Scott Rachman
Email:scott@mrhuntington.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Comments:
May 18, 2004 16:29:07 (GMT Time)



Name:Joyce Roper
Email:jroper@eniinternet.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
OLMA, now Southampton
Comments:I distinctly remember the giant tortoise at Lollipop Farm, and OLMA 69-73,where I spent my "formative" adolescent years hanging out downtown-Post records w/Mike Mangiacapre, Carnival room, sparks woods, sneaking into "Clockwork Orange" at Syosset theatre, Syo-Woodbury park...all with Loretta Kenney (who grew up on Cold Spring Rd and now is married to Billy Tracy)and Carol Hart from The Rise in Woodbury. Prom night at the Moonraker in 73...Later years spent w/longterm love Bruce Quigley (since passed but we still love ya Brewster Bear!)and Athos the bestdog. Great site! Thanks for the memories.
May 18, 2004 14:55:09 (GMT Time)



Name:Frank Alleva
Email:fmalleva@sunocoinc.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Cochranville, Pa
Comments:2nd entry..updated e-mail address Still visit Syosset once or twice a year to visit family. Town has surely changed...the places I played as a kid are now housing tracts..no more open spaces.Still could not have asked for a better place to grow up. Hello to Class of '65.
May 18, 2004 11:53:10 (GMT Time)



Name:Shelley Bialka
Email:sbialka@rcn.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Brighton,MA
Comments:We are staying in Syosset this May and I was researching restaurants. I enjoyed getting a preview of the area. You did a very thorough job. Even though I may never visit Syosset again,I might check the website just to see what's new!
May 16, 2004 19:03:53 (GMT Time)



Name:Nancy (Worle) Watson
Email:nancymwatson@comcast.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:It was great to bring up this website and the first thing I see are my brother and sister logged onto the guestbook. I lived in Syosset for 36 years and then moved to Texas, where I live with my husband and three daughters, Joey, Sam, and Alex. Would love to hear from the class of'72. I sure had a great time at the 30th reunion. And to Tim Cleary, I am still married to the best man in the world, Jim Watson.
May 12, 2004 17:59:53 (GMT Time)



Name:Tom Worle
Email:tworle@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Phoenix, AZ
Comments:My sister Sandy let me know this site exists. Looking through these old photos brings back many fond memories including playing little league at the Underhill field and marching with the sea cadets on memorial day. Many, many more. My wife, two sons, and I have been in Phoenix since 1995 but come back to Long Island annually. Hi to class of '66.
May 5, 2004 16:00:40 (GMT Time)



Name:Sandy (Worle) White '64
Email:nana0221@optimunonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Centereach, NY
Comments:We moved to 28 Lewis Lane in Syosset in 1952. Went to Locust Grove, Southwood Jr High and graduated SHS in 1964. My brother, Tom Worle and sister, Nancy Worle, also graduated SHS. I have 3 sons and, between us, my husband and I have 7 grandchildren. Loved the old pictures but does anyone remember the Skyliner Diner on the corner of Jericho and South Oyster Bay Road?
May 4, 2004 01:53:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Sheila Dougan Barnes
Email:FUNKYNEWWAVEMOM@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Comments:
May 4, 2004 01:21:26 (GMT Time)




Name:Denise (Daseking) Fagan class of '69
Email:dmdaskie@cs.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Lived in Syosset now Levittown
Comments:I haven't gone that far, in fact, I am employed by Syosset CSD. It has changed a lot over the years, but still a great place. Have one son, who is currently playing minor league AAA ball for Toronto Blue Jays. Would love to hear from anyone. Have been in touch with a few of my friends from Syosset. Great website.
May 3, 2004 12:36:51 (GMT Time)


Name:audreyschwartz
Email:audreymina@trude.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
los angeles
Comments:Stumbled upon this site, again, very cool. Moved from Syosset at 14ish years old and would have graduated with the class of 1969. Some memories I have are the basketball games at the high school on those freezing friday nights, Thick N Thin pizza place at the First National and walking down to Syosset village after school.
May 1, 2004 17:32:29 (GMT Time)



Name:BridgetWoodard
Email:BridgetDiary2004@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://www.yahoo.com
Where are
you from:
Greensboro NC
Comments:I learn a lot form every body keep your head up.
April 29, 2004 18:59:51 (GMT Time)



Name:Alan Eichler
Email:aeichler@earthlink.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Jericho
Comments:Graduated Syosset class of '61. Worked at Syosset Theatre while in college. Now live in Los Angeles. Recently went back to see the old neighborhood and had dinner at the Milleridge Inn. The area really hasn't changed that much at all...
April 27, 2004 04:42:49 (GMT Time)




Name:Kathy Wright Walden
Email:irishkid@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Massapequa
Comments:Moved to Syosset in 1955-I'll have to find some pictures of our house being built. It was 1 Syosset Circle. I was part of the first class in St. Edwards. We actually had to start forst grade in Hicksville since the school wasn't ready. Went to OLMA and spent every birthday from age 1 to 30's at the Viennese Coach. I remember Lollipop Farm, the Syosset Theatre and Wetson's. Great site!
April 23, 2004 00:39:51 (GMT Time)



Name:dwyer paul s
Email:jjamesbond00701@sprint pcs.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
glover village
Comments:hello to ps118 from paul dwyer s it was great special hello to the taylor family and gang
April 21, 2004 17:59:12 (GMT Time)



Name:Mario Aramburu
Email:mario_aramburu@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Buenos Aires, ARGENTINA
Comments:I would like to contact Mr Roland DeFelitta, who lives on Cold Spring St, Syosset, New York. He surely must be a descendant, son or grandson, of Daniel J. DeFelitta, Tony and Nina DeFelitta`s son. Tony DeFelitta, who emigrated to the States in 1904, was one of my Italian grandfather´s brothers. I have been for more than 16 years now trying to get in touch with the American branch of my Italian family. Could anyone contact Mr Ronald DeFelitta on my behalf? Does anybody happen to know a Mr Danielle DeFelitta apparently also living in Syosset? I wish I could contact at long last these DeFelitta people!!! Is anyone out there willing to help me? Thanks and may God bless you all in Syosset. Mario Aramburu Buenos Aires ARGENTINA e-mail address: mario_aramburu@yahoo.com
April 19, 2004 21:08:26 (GMT Time)



Name:Leona ( Pompa ) Dunn
Email:LeeDixyChic@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Woodbury, Now Dix Hills
Comments:My family started out at 141 Railroad Ave. Syosset in 1912. My father was born and raised in that house. I lived in Woodbury from 63 and moved after SHS in 81. I now live in Dix Hills with my husband Pete of 18 years and our 4 children. Email me I would love to hear from old friends!
April 16, 2004 16:35:25 (GMT Time)



Name:heather barone trotta
Email:htrotta@aarcorp.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, NY 01791
Comments:I still live in Syosset - I now live on Arizona Ave. I grew up on Colony Lane and went to South Grove and HBT. My daughter now goes to South Woods Middle School. I graduated in 1969 and still remain friently with Joanne Pellegrino(Adams) and Tony.
April 16, 2004 15:08:18 (GMT Time)



Name:Douglas Corrigan
Email:engineco330@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Woodbury originally but now live in Syosset
Comments:I am a Syosset High School graduate, class of 1980. I married Terry Froelich of Syosset, and we now reside in Syosset, and we have 7 children, 6 girls and 1 boy. I am an active member of the Syosset Fire Dept. Love this town wouldn't leave. Feel free to e-mail me.
April 16, 2004 01:25:33 (GMT Time)



Name:SHERRY MULLER (DRESNER)
Email:PALMBEACHSHERRY@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
PATRICIA LANE SYOSSET
Comments:I LIVE IN WELLINGTON FLORIDA NOW. I WENT BACK TO SYOSSET LAST YEAR. WOW HAS IT CHANGED! MY PARENTS STILL LIVE IN THE SAME HOUSE WE GREW UP IN. ANYONE REMEMBERING PLEASE FEEL FREE TO E-MAIL
April 13, 2004 21:23:35 (GMT Time)



Name:Tony Adams,Shs 1968
Email:badams@sterlingrisk.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Calvin Ave.,Syosset
Comments:Still in Syosset,3kids,1grandchild,still married to Joanne Pellegrino,34 years now. Great website ,brought back lots of memories.
April 13, 2004 17:23:49 (GMT Time)



Name:Roberta Darwin Kramer
Email:Bkrameripa@aol.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Cleveland Oh
Comments:I am an avid sports fan in a city that has in the last few years not provided a lot to cheer about, but as the optimist that I am,I remain forever hopeful. I am married to a nationally recognized civil rights attorney. We will be celabrating our thirtieth anaversary next year. I am looking for information about Syosset High School Class Reunion of 1964. I was at the 25th and would love to see the old, old gang this year. If anyone can give me the information it would be appreciated.
April 11, 2004 15:25:07 (GMT Time)



Name:Seth Alexanderson '93
Email:alexans2@sunyit.(nospam).edu
HomePage:John and Pam Rule!!
Where are
you from:
264 Woodbury Rd. '75-'88/ 46 Gary Rd. to present
Comments:I've enjoyed spending many hours pouring over the various bits of information presented here. I graduated from Whitman'86, HBT'89, and SHS'93. I spent 5 years in the Syosset Fire Dept. (Woodbury Co.1), and remember many things about growing up in the area. My dad’s house dates to 1927. The house next door was a speakeasy back during prohibition. I’ve heard that at one point dad’s place was a brothel. In the 60’s it was used as a hangout for hippies. Anyone ever cut school to go there? HAHA ;-)
April 3, 2004 15:51:02 (GMT Time)



Name:JACK WICHMANN
Email:COP2919@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
WESTBURY
Comments:I moved to Syosset in 1960 , to 21 Newmarket Rd. To1976. My Daughter bought the house and lived there until 1982. She then moved to 12 Harriet Dr. in Syosset. She married David Michael also from Syosset. The web site is wonderful and brought back a lot of fond memories
April 1, 2004 07:07:36 (GMT Time)



Name:Jim Oehrig '78
Email:andeaneagles@yahoo.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Then: Pell Lane; Now: Quito, Ecuador
Comments:Incredible Memories! Greetings to Scott Norcott, Lee Bertram, George Hamre, David Mackey, Michael Norrito, David Penna, Andy Keith, Bobby Lala, and Kirk Phinney. Have been living in Latin America for 17 years. Married my wife, Becca, 20 years ago and we have five kids. I work with MAP International and do humanitarian aid + community health development work in Latin America, Africa and Asia. Be blessed! Jimmy O.
March 24, 2004 04:26:53 (GMT Time)



Name:Terry Froelich
Email:corrigan008@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Looking to contact Carol Froelich Harney, tried to email her but did not go thru,, anyone with info on Carol please contact me.. I think that she is my Aunt from along time ago.. I am daughter of Frank and Mary Froelich of Syosset. This Carol ( my long lost Aunt ) has 2 daughters named Toni and Deborah, and she was married to a John Froelich, ( my Uncle )...Please let me know if anyone can help... Greatly appreciated!!!!!
March 22, 2004 14:03:38 (GMT Time)



Name:DONALD MAZZONE
Email:teambandit57@aol.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
MIAMI,FL
Comments:I have moved from Syosset in 1957 to Miami, Florida. I attended South Grove MS in 1955. I recently received via e-mail a picture of my 8th grade class. I would appreciate it very much if anyone remembers me or attened school with me,I would like to hear from you. Please e-mail me.
March 21, 2004 17:56:07 (GMT Time)



Name:Bruce Glover
Email:BRUCEIGLOVER@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
good ole syosset
Comments:I cant tell you how much I appreciate this fantastic web site it is incredible and a real credit to those people that created it. However in the Syosset homes section there is an error !The picture that shows 85 Cold Spring Road is actually my house at 6 East St , and yes it is the former Kinsella residence . I also have photos of it being built given to me by Mrs. Kinsella. Thank You for all your hard work !!
March 16, 2004 23:00:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Charles/Phyllis Plate
Email:platejr@earthlink.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Ocala Florida
Comments:Comments: Great look back at Syosset. We lived on Gainsboro Lane from 1953 to 1965.Three of our 6 children attended school there.My daughter Darlene graduated from SHS in 1964. My son Gregory attended St Dominics and my daughter Suzanne went to St. Edwards.I was President of Anonymous Angels which supported St Mary's Boys Home.My husband was a member of the Joseph Gorman council 5091 of KC. Those were wonderful days !!! Would love to here from some of our old neighbors and friends
March 7, 2004 17:53:24 (GMT Time)



Name:Alice
Email:Angelictoo@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Lynbrook (formerly from Inwwod)
Comments:I love seeing all of the Lollipop Farm memorabilia. I'm 50 years old and I can still remember how excited I was every time my parents brought me there. Thanks for showing the postcards, pictures and books. For a while I felt like a little kid again!
March 3, 2004 01:04:24 (GMT Time)



Name:Deb Walker
Email:deb@exitlakeside.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Gilmanton NH (now) Syosset originally
Comments:This is a great site. While I love where I live now, you can't help looking at the past the older you get. I moved on in 1976 a year after I graduated.
Febuary 21, 2004 16:04:36 (GMT Time)



Name:andy burggraf
Email:monkadex@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
lynbrook, ny
Comments:this is such an awesome site!! the historical pictures are great, & this guestbook has connected lots of old friends. anybody out there who recognizes my name..please don't hesitate to contact me! I'd love to catch up!!
Febuary 21, 2004 01:33:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Chris Seniuk
Email:seniuk@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Lloyd Harbor, New York
Comments:Raised in Syosset and graduated SHS in 1975. Great job on the picture collection and web site. I spent hours looking at the pictures and reading the comments in your guest book. It brings back alot of memories of "Old Syosset".
Febuary 19, 2004 20:07:32 (GMT Time)



Name:Terence Meehan
Email:YeatsFan@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
205 Berry Hill Rd. (55-73), now Northern VA
Comments:What a great site! And what a rush or wonderful memories. I spent my childhood in the house on the corner of Berry Hill Rd and Schoolhouse Lane. My dad built the house with his own hands in 1955-6, and raised my brother and I there. We used to feed apples to the horses in Sparks' fields when they came over to the white fence, walked to Split Rock ES every day from K-5 (who else had Mrs. Devine in Kindergarten?) then rode the bus to Southwoods JHS for 6-8. Does anyone else remember Mr. Stengel? Had him in 5th and 6th grade, my first male teacher! Then went to Chaminade HS, graduating in 69. I saw the emails from Mike Sheedy here. I went to elem. school with his brother Tim and lived across School House lane from the Sheedys. What a great time we had playing in that wonderfully big house! Also saw a note here from Karen Katzman -- her dad wrote me a recommendation for my appointment to West Point and her sister Meg was on our JHS bus, as I recall. So many good friends at Split
Febuary 9, 2004 00:34:30 (GMT Time)



Name:Bruce Weissman class of 82
Email:adwbmw@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Currently in Setauket, NY
Comments:Great site! This was quite a trip down memory lane. My family moved to Tacoma Lane in Syosset in 1967. My mother sold the house in 1999 and she retired as Syosset teacher last year. Whenever, I am in Syosset now I can't believe that this is the same town where I grew up.
Febuary 3, 2004 16:25:55 (GMT Time)




Name:Laura Magid
Email:lamagid@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Commack, now Muttontown
Comments:I am trying to get information on my home. It is the Wynn House, formerly of Muttontown Road, now on Wynn court. I believe it was built in 1928 or 1929 and was owned by the McElwains for many years through the 90's. Looking for old photos, information, etc. thanks!
January 29, 2004 21:28:00 (GMT Time)



Name:Victor Fein
Email:vicf007@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Graduated in 1972, now live and retired in Colorado. HAve 3 kids from 25 to 15. Married 27 years, just kicking back and havin fun
January 28, 2004 20:58:23 (GMT Time)




Name:Joan
Email:joagall@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
ontario,canada
Comments:I am looking for a old friend..he was a volounteer fireman in central islip area around 1982, his name was Ed Nichols..he was also a policeman..if you could help me find him or what has become of him..it would be wonderfull.feel free to pass on this emailaddress to any you think might help.. thank again Joan Gall
January 19, 2004 18:55:49 (GMT Time)



Name:Candy (Ruddock) Dale
Email:dalecandy@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Class of '64
Comments:Loved the wedsite. Have moved around a lot am now residing in Michigan. Both my brother, Ray graduated from Syosset High. He is currently living in Montauk running a fishing boat. Thanks for the memories.
January 14, 2004 21:58:16 (GMT Time)



Name:Tim Cleary
Email:bigbrotim@yahoo.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Currently Nashua, NH
Comments:Original entry in April '02, not much has changed except the email address. Still love to browse the site and have had a couple of contacts thru it which were fun. Best to all and keep up the good work!
January 14, 2004 15:09:51 (GMT Time)



Name:Barbara ( Ruddock) Pedersen
Email:Barbarella1951@msn
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Then Syosset, Now Chicago
Comments:What a great site. I enjoyed viewing the places I have not thought about in over 30 years, Lollipop farm, Wetsons and Carvel. WOW. I found this site researching for my brothers 60th birthday. I was hoping for pictures of the H.S. boy did I get more then I hoped for. Thank-you so much. It was fun reading the comments of others who have seen the site. I think I found people I know, very exciting. I moved to Chicago my junior year and left everyone I really cared for. Any one remember Wendy Tenum? I would love to find her. I graduated HS 1970. Feel free to write. Barbara
January 13, 2004 01:51:33 (GMT Time)



Name:Cynthia Bailey
Email:CyndieB1@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:I grew up in Syosset, was SHS class of '81. I now live in Hickory NC and have one son, 20 who is a Corporal in the USMC. Was in Syosset in October, many things have changed and many have not. Was great to see the home town again! Also on a personal note, to friends of my brother Ted Bailey, SHS class of '78: I didn't know how to reach the people that Ted kept in contact with and wanted to let everyone know that Ted passed away on December 18, 2003. He passed away in his sleep as far as we know now, and are still waiting for the autospy results as to what happened. If anyone would like to contact me, I can be emailed at CyndieB1@ aol.com. Again, I hope all his friends will pray for him and know he is now in a better place. Thanks to everyone that remained his friend through the years, and I am sure you will all miss him as much as all the people he touched in his short life and as much as his family. The funeral was held on Monday December 22nd with over 500 people attending an
January 5, 2004 22:14:58 (GMT Time)



Name:Marie Suriano
Email:mmjja@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Manhattan
Comments:Thanks for a most enjoyable trip back in time. Our family moved to Syosset in 1976. My older son now lives in Europe and during a recent trip home came upon this website. Now he can visit always visit his hometown.
January 5, 2004 00:41:26 (GMT Time)




Name:Gerald Schiller
Email:jerry@pghmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Pittsburgh, PA
Comments:I inherited a watercolor painting done by well known Long Island artist Cyril Arther Lewis 1903-?. The painting is titled "Ella" which is the name of a sailing ship in the "unloading piers- Greenport". It is dated 1944 and is noted on the back "Sweet shipyard Greenport. 1st prize at fine art exhibition of Maircola(?)Fair" which I believe to be on Long Island. I would appreciate info on the artist. Thanks Jerry
December 26, 2003 21:40:26 (GMT Time)



Name:Jim Bonito
Email:marvfb44@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Norhport
Comments:Lived at 3 Flo Dr. off Lewis La. Went to St. Edwards till 3rd grade then to Locust Grove, till 6th. remember playing alot of baseball at Kifers field at the end off Lewis la. Great web site ... Jim
December 26, 2003 04:22:03 (GMT Time)



Name:larry clifton
Email:lrclifton1435@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
mo. springfield
Comments:am looking for photos of the sheedy farm in springfield mo. thanxs
December 23, 2003 04:08:17 (GMT Time)



Name:Andrew Oliva
Email:foxecho@excite.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Platte City, Missouri
Comments:Lived on Hickman Street from birth untill 1989, sure miss the old neighborhood. was last 2nd grade class at Split Rock Elem, went to Berry Hill for 3rd and 4th grades. Town looks great when flying over! Andrew
December 23, 2003 02:37:23 (GMT Time)




Name:Thomas P. Flanagan
Email:fadec77@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Currently: Brick, New Jersey
Comments:I,m Married, with two children, Eamon 14, and Caitlin,11. I,m an Aircraft Maintenance Tech. I lived in Syosset From Oct,1959 to July 10,1970. My address was 9 Harmony Court.I would be interested in hearing from some childhood friends,such as Debby Dwyer,Dale Caines, Elinor Papzen, Steve Rizzi, Patty Burke. If Your out there let's hear from you. I really enjoyed growing up in syosset, and consider it my hometown.
December 8, 2003 23:49:47 (GMT Time)



Name:mike sheedy
Email:mike.sheedy@verizon.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
weber house. 1 schoolhouse lane syosset
Comments:my brother nick went on your site and found photo of the sheedy house formally webers house on the corner of berry hill and schoolhouse lane.if anyone has more photos please put them in this site. the main part of the house was built in 1728 dutch construction. must go more info to add bye for now!
December 8, 2003 22:47:54 (GMT Time)



Name:Julie Butler
Email:Bassnfamly@wmconnect.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Winter Garden, Florida
Comments:GREAT SITE! Our hometown museum is in the process of building a site and boy, I hope it is as good as yours! Congratulations on making your town's history so much fun to explore!!
December 3, 2003 16:56:55 (GMT Time)



Name:Joe Cecchi
Email:joec@tekotago.ac.nz
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Dunedin New Zealand
Comments:I just retired from working. Class of 66. Might get back to Syosset some day.
December 2, 2003 10:47:02 (GMT Time)



Name:Priscilla Gaida
Email:pgaida@netzero.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset - 11 Nassau Street next to Mittendorf's house and the Wents
Comments:I grew up with Jos Boslet's son, Alan - loved to come over and pick pears and take dips in the pool. I rode horses with Patricia Boslet and took lessons from her mom, Maureen Boslet. My father Sam Gaida worked at International on Jericho Turnpike. Mary (Wenko sp?) Gaida married my dad. I'm excited to check out the photos and miss my little town and am planning in the near future to return home from Garden Grove, CA.
December 1, 2003 20:25:36 (GMT Time)




Name:brian quigley
Email:bquiggs@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
east hampton
Comments:Dig the site,youngest of what was 4 boys Donald,Bruce,Matthew,and me. Donald and Buce have both split this world. Hung out in the swamps,sparks estate,the pits behind kyle morans, the sod farms and Post Records. We used to play war at Lollipop farm after it closed down.That place was much more fun after it was closed. I am in East Hampton now, but Syo will allways be where I'm from Peace
November 22, 2003 11:52:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Doraine Pariser Matthews
Email:dmatt1205@aol.com
HomePage:http://www.queenofhomes.com
Where are
you from:
Syosset-syracuse University,Hofstra University gradusted 1968- thencame to S. Florida. Loved all the
Comments:
November 21, 2003 21:14:55 (GMT Time)



Name:Marilyn Terry
Email:mvtgrterry@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Newburgh, NY
Comments:My great Uncle was Morris "Yank" Spreer who owned the Spreer Hotel. I have thoroughly enjoyed viewing all the pictures. My mother talked very foldly of visiting relatives in Syosset.
November 21, 2003 01:39:17 (GMT Time)




Name:Barbara Hankin Pasch
Email:bnp11984@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, but Live in Florida now
Comments:
November 17, 2003 02:42:48 (GMT Time)



Name:Donna (Viscardi ) Whittemore
Email:quenofkingshouse@aol
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
originally N. Y. then California now Springfield Mo.o,>Y>
Comments:What a great websit..I have been on now for 2 hours really enjoying seeing all the old familiar names and places.I was in shs from 56 to 60, lacked 3 mos. to graduate due to pregnancy..married then and have 5 children..10 grandchildren and 1 gr-grandchild and at 60 am a full-time college student..Life's been good.. Keep up the good work and Thanks for the memories..
November 17, 2003 02:04:45 (GMT Time)



Name:robert schwarz
Email:rschw1843 @cfl.rr.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
syosset class of 1965
Comments:Graduated Syosset High class of 1965. Used to ride and have a horse at Galiza Stables. Does anyone else remember the stables and Ms. Galiza, Murphy or old black bill? I have so many memories of times and people there. Now reside in Orlando Florida but heart is in Syosset
November 15, 2003 22:14:42 (GMT Time)



Name:Heidi Spitler
Email:Syosset72@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
West Hollywood, CA
Comments:My family of six kids moved to Syosset from Glen Head in 1959. I started kindergarten at Split Rock School with Mrs. DeVine, who I adored. We lived just across the street in a beautiful old house at 179 Split Rock Rd. I went all through elementary school there, Jr. and Sr. High. I have so many wonderful memories of growing up in Syosset. We lived across the woods from the Fisher boys and were always at each others homes. I would love to hear from anyone out there:0)
November 14, 2003 16:23:46 (GMT Time)



Name:Jean Smith
Email:jtz@corcoran.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Brooklyn NY
Comments:Lived in Syo from 64-74. Attended Berry Hill in 69 for Kindergarten then Split Rock 1-4 grades. My family moved to Canada in 74 then to Brookyn in 78. I remember my teachers well - Mrs. Savarese, Ms. Miller, Miss Egan and Mrs. Johnson and of course Mrs. Stier in Kindergarten. I can remember Sagamore being built and the horse stable where the retirement community is downtown.
November 14, 2003 13:45:20 (GMT Time)



Name:Faith Weathington
Email:fweathington@charter.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Tryon, NC now, Syosset class of '61
Comments:Great work on the pictures and the whole site. I will be in the area just after Christmas and this has encouraged me to try to rendezvous with old friends - those that might still be around. Keep up the memories - I would send pics if I come acress any that fit. Faith
November 14, 2003 02:14:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Tina Bogin-Tofini
Email:thediva322@earthlink.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset - Class of '79
Comments:What a trip down memory lane. Hey, for those of you that graduated in '79, our 25th is coming up in October of '04. Check out classmates.com for details. If you know of anybody from that year, let them know about this big shindig! Pam and John, thanks for all your efforts in keeping the memories of Syosset ALIVE and well. What a long strange trip is has been!
November 13, 2003 14:44:54 (GMT Time)



Name:Carol Cook Burnett
Email:carol122042@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, NY
Comments:This is a great way to read about everyone and remember our classmates. I now live in St. Louis, have been married 41 years and have 2 children and 2 grandchildren. Would love to hear from my friends from school.
November 13, 2003 01:55:50 (GMT Time)



Name:Laurie White (Weinberger) - Class of '72
Email:xnyru4me@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
32 Candy Lane, now San Diego, CA
Comments:I really enjoyed all the memories veiwing this site. In San Diego now,(since 1977) but so gald I grew up in Syosset and all my school and childhood memories are from there. (Remarried in 2003, thus the new last name!)
November 12, 2003 23:54:40 (GMT Time)



Name:Alan Lee Hankin
Email:scienceprofessor@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset/Massachusetts
Comments:Outstanding website. Thanks. No place better than Syosset to have grown up, gone to school (thanks Mr. Kupec and faculty) or cut school (Ernies for beer/Gilgo to surf). Moved in in'54: left home for Boston '66. Son(22)and daughter(18) both in college. Wife, Susan, of 33 yrs. is designer/artist. Live ecoconscious lifestyle on coast of MA. I head Emerson College Science Dept, Boston - many thanks to Jack Friedman - I live/love to teach science. SHS'66, Ph.D.'83 Syracuse. Anyone else from Mr. Perlunger's class when JFK was shot? Anyone know whereabouts of Bruce Wallace who did not graduate with us but was one of us? Hope to hear from other '66's.
November 11, 2003 16:27:27 (GMT Time)



Name:Denise (Goodrich) Gentile
Email:AngandD@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Selden, New York
Comments:I grew up in syosset. Class of 80. My family moved away, but I still go back to see how things have changed. Syosset was a great town to grow up in. Wish my kids could grow up in a town like Syosset. Any old classmates feel free to e-mail me.
November 8, 2003 21:39:00 (GMT Time)



Name:Pat Paciello
Email:patpac@prodigy.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Ca.
Comments:Great scrapbook. I graduated Syosset High in 1964.
November 8, 2003 07:46:59 (GMT Time)




Name:George Hirschberger
Email:glotch52@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Have loved this site for years and it keeps getting better. Brings the town back to the years when it was 'small' but less then an hour from the greatest city in the world.
November 2, 2003 04:35:44 (GMT Time)



Name:Barb Burnett
Email:Bucket4Me@yahoo.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Michigan
Comments:This was the neatest trip down memory lane in a long time! I lived on Cold Spring Rd near Pelican Pond with my grandparents and I went to Kindergarten and first grade at Berry Hill (1968-1970) and then we moved to Clearview Village. I then went to Baylis and HBT. Did anyone have Mr. Frazier? Could that guy draw! Anyway, We moved to a small town in Michigan just like Syosset used to be, (in 1977) and I have been here since. I have still kept in touch with a few people but would like to hear from more. Keep up the awesome website, the pictures are great. I'll be back :)
October 28, 2003 02:49:36 (GMT Time)



Name:Chris (Barbetti) Ferguson
Email:chrisandjim@realtor.com
HomePage:http://http://ilead.realtor.com/display/?id=12192623&t=far&sbj=rlt&poe=realtor
Where are
you from:
Westlake Village, CA
Comments:Hi, Pam & John, what a wonderful site for all of us....thank you. I moved to Syosset with my family in 1952 We lived on Clarissa Drive, Henry, Ethel Barbetti and my brother, Hank and then Chuck born in 1956. Went to Locust Grove, grad Syosset '63. I stay in touch with quite a few of my friend, Nancy Amoroso,Anne Christiano,Cookie Vormitag, Pat Catani, Maria Stans, Jimmy Christian. I went to St. John's University....My husband & I live in Westlake Village, CA & sell Real Estate for the past 25 years.....my husband is from Walt Whitman in Huntington and have so many fond memories of Long Island....love to hear from you........
October 11, 2003 23:17:40 (GMT Time)




Name:Doris (Dolly) Lehecka Dahringer
Email:dodah@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Locust Valley NY
Comments:Thanks so much for a great site! Memories abound. I graduated from Split Rock in 51 & OBHS in 55.Lived on Split Rock Rd. right around the corner from school.Fond memories of Tod's Pond, Pelican Pond,Spark's,Galiza's, Mrs. Devine, Frank Manarel, Bill Kupec and beating the train to Hicksville. Sometimes my Dad would bring me to Boslet's for a soda. I've forwarded the site to my brother Tom in Florida.
October 7, 2003 00:42:50 (GMT Time)



Name:Carol Bollinger Harrington
Email:TeaTyme42@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
currently Estero, FL
Comments:What fun! My sister, Sharla, class of '61, forwarded this site to me. We lived in Syosset from '58 to '67 across the street from the skating pond. I graduated in '64. I'm amazed by how many Syosset grads live in Florida. We should have our own reunion.
September 28, 2003 19:39:23 (GMT Time)



Name:Jack Rubinger
Email:jackrubinger@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Portland, Oregon
Comments:Hello, I loved going to Syosset High School. Graduated in '77. Was a regular visitor to the swamps. I played saxophone in the marching band. We had the great Larry Meyer Quartet for jazz -- Larry Meyer, guitar; Dave Frank, piano; Skip Scott, drums and Jeff Brown; bass. Haven't been back in many years. Best to all! - Jack
September 26, 2003 22:25:29 (GMT Time)



Name:michael rittenhouse
Email:www.removeitman@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
61 pickwick dr syosset from 1978-1983
Comments:I have a office in plainveiw and look forward to talking to anyone about syosset ,516)931-6464
September 26, 2003 14:25:51 (GMT Time)



Name:Leona
Email:PrincessNona@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://marykay.com/LeonaJean
Where are
you from:
Buffalo, NY
Comments:I have recently received pictures of the S.S. Syosset. The pictures are of the ships christening at Sparrows Point, Md. They are dated on the back. If anyone could tell me who actually was involved in the christening, (in the pictures there is a woman and a man) I would greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
September 24, 2003 22:11:01 (GMT Time)



Name:Debi (Levy) Dragunat
Email:yesac6@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Wellington, FL
Comments:I lived in Syosset, (technically Plainview near Woodbury Rd) 1957-1975. I went to Baylis Elem., HB Thompson and Syosset HS. I lived on Roxton Road. This website brought back so many memories. Especially Lollipop Farm. I remember Elementary School trips to that farm. Thanks for putting this together and compiling all the info. I am happy my sister, Carol, forwarded this website to me.
September 22, 2003 17:01:46 (GMT Time)



Name:Patti (Drogy) Yablon
Email:patti@yabnet.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Delray Beach, Fl
Comments:Lived in Syosset from 1957-70 and attended Robbins Lane, HBT and of course SHS ('69). Lived and raised my two children, now 26 and 24, in Westchester. They had 50 in their graduating classes! What a great life growing up in Syosset. Thanks for the memories :-)
September 20, 2003 02:05:54 (GMT Time)



Name:Shirley
Email:
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Plainview
Comments:
September 18, 2003 01:29:54 (GMT Time)




Name:cheryl p. yancey
Email:cyeyes@aol.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA =SYOSSET L.I.
Comments:my name is cheryl and i went to school from 1956 thru the 60's first willets elementary, then syosset high i now live in monterey california but if anyone would like to e-mail please do so...i lived at 18 cheshire ave. syosset.as a child i remember some of the old gang frannie parker stella, eileen all from a large catholic family then there was sharon stoop, roseanne petrocelli, tommie mayer who we played ball together out in the old streets, on a hot summer nite... so e-mail if anyone is out there from the good old days.....i was cheryl yancey then.
September 17, 2003 01:13:08 (GMT Time)



Name:Barbara Dorfman
Email:Browneyes971@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Houston Texas
Comments:Hi everyone from Syosset. I lived in Syosset for 30 years, recently moving to Houston, Texas. Thank you for this wonderful site. Brings back a lot of memories. Hi to the Class of 1990. Keep in touch.
September 9, 2003 20:19:25 (GMT Time)



Name:Brian Beiner
Email:bbeiner@msn.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset - Always (SHS 1979)
Comments:What a wonderful site, Thank you for your effort. My wife and I have two children, and together I have been able to show them images of what previously I could only explain. This site really ties it all together. The Carvel shots are my favorite. Looking for shots of Wetsons and the Skyline diner, Lippy's etc. I will be forwarding some of my own photos shortly. My very best to all, glad I never left. Bri.
September 2, 2003 21:43:01 (GMT Time)



Name:R. Seb;atnigg
Email:rfsebl@aol.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Riverside, CT
Comments:I am trying to get information on the family of Robert E. Tod whose brother had a summer estate in what is now Old Greenwich,CT. I believe Robert's daughter Katherine married Major Hon. Bartholemew Pleydell-Bouverie, who lived in Syosset. Does anyone know anything about that branch of the family? Also any history of the Tod estate in Syosset, such as when it was built, or who designed it? Thank you.
August 29, 2003 14:03:42 (GMT Time)



Name:Jane Ziegler
Email:jupiterbabies@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:One of my fondest memories of Syosset is walking down Jackson Ave under those huge Elm trees. I remember every step. It was like wonderland when I was a girl. I still get homesick, Thanks Pam your Dad was great.
August 26, 2003 19:43:24 (GMT Time)



Name:Thomas Engel
Email:hrlv4@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
lynbrook, long island
Comments:my father would take us to the wetsons on sunrise hwy, down the steet from ho-jo's (howard johnsons)
August 25, 2003 04:16:57 (GMT Time)



Name:Wendy Kahn Rosenthal - class of 73
Email:rosentha@quik.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Dinosaur CO
Comments:What a great site!! What a pleasure to go back to memory lane!!
August 24, 2003 16:30:46 (GMT Time)



Name:andy burggraf
Email:monkadex@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
lynbrook, new york
Comments:lived on underhill ave from '57-'71, then old oak court from '71-'80. always lived on long island (where else?) great memories of town & hanging out in oyster bay. went to holy family high school, class of '76. are there any pictures/web sites w/pix out there of before & after of the neighborhood I grew up in?? I know, a farm before & subdivision houses after, but I thought it would be really cool to see. TERRIFIC website!
August 18, 2003 21:45:35 (GMT Time)



Name:Sue Kruser (Geyer)
Email:sk13@msn.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Sarasota, Florida
Comments:Lived in Syosset 1949-64 on Raynham Drive. Fond memories of Lollipop Farm, Carvel, the first BIG movie screen, Faith Lutheran Church and Pop's downtown. Went to Locust Grove, Woodbury, New Jr HIgh and High schools. SHS class of 64. The class that was in D.C. on our Sr Trip when Kennedy was assassinated. Thanks for ther great trip down memory lane. AHHHH the good old days.
August 15, 2003 01:50:33 (GMT Time)



Name:Janet Kaiser
Email:jfk747@rocketmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
San Leandro, California
Comments:Hi everybody... so much fun to read through your messages. I am from Syosset- attended Walt Whitman, St Edwards, Our Lady of Mercy and Syosset High- graduated Syosset 1979. Don't remember much of Lollipop Farm- please jog my confused brain..in my memory it changed to Buy Rite. Certainly Wetsons, Carvel and On Parade fill out happy eating memories. If memory serves me, there was also an A and P in nearby Plainview, a WT Grant, A SuperX in Syosset along with a Sweet Shop, Seaosset Aquarium, Dairy Barn and Syosset Shoes. I remember the days when Geico was not there and there was only a big farm (Meyer's Farmstand?) in the area, where we picked out our pumpkins for Halloween. I rode horses at the Woodland Equestrian School on Woodbury road and ate too much candy at Sam's off Woodbury road near Baylis school. Anyone want to contact me, feel free to email me at jfk747@rocketmail.com
August 13, 2003 02:13:48 (GMT Time)



Name:Rene Brown
Email:renbro@ozemail.com.au
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
now I live in Australia
Comments:Hi guys! I grew up and lived in Syosset from about 1962 to 1981 (my parents sold the house about 1987). I'm a class of 1974 high school graduate. I found your link thru the message board of classmates.com (from the Lollipop farm section). Wow! I'm really enjoying it and will pass it on to my family, I think they'll like it too. We used to live on Stuart Dr (behind Post & Co). Thanks! Rene Brown
August 10, 2003 02:29:08 (GMT Time)



Name:Margaret Jackson (Devine)
Email:mjackson32@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset '59
Comments:Hi Guys, What a great job you did with this scrapbook. I moved to Syosset in 1953 and lived with my aunt and uncle on Patricia Lane. Went to Locust Grove, South Grove, Woodbury and finally the new High School. Unfortunately, did not have the opportunity to graduate with the "first" class. Syosset was a wonderful place to grow up in. After I married, I lived in Lake Ronkonkoma, and Smithtown before moving to Morristown, NJ. One of my closet friends in HS was Mary Ann Yulfo. Would love to hear from any old classmates.
August 9, 2003 07:35:40 (GMT Time)



Name:Daniel A Berry
Email:BigDabber@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Anchorage,Alaska
Comments:A long long time ago, I can still remember. Seems like it was just yesterday. No wait..maybe in a previous life or a former time. I have been there I remember you...or was that your grandmother or her grandmother! So strange to see people and places out of the past and think I know them. Ive been there. Time is a funny thing you know. Its only relavent here on earth. Oh well...when I see you again maybe I will remember maybe...I will know.
August 1, 2003 20:16:25 (GMT Time)




Name:Gene Sekelsky
Email:gsek@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Lake Grove, New York,
Comments:I was born in 1937 and was raised in Syosset.I attended Split Rock school and graduated in 1951 with 12 classmates One was Richard Maltby of Miss Saigan fame and other broadway shows. High school was a choice of Hicksville or Oyster Bay High School. I chose Oyster Bay and graduated in 1955.I have may visions of Syosset,like for instance where many old timers learned to fly at an old country airport on the south side of Jericho Turnpike, now an industrial park.Still see Syosset often since I now live about 22 miles away. Peace to my old Syosset friends.
July 31, 2003 13:43:17 (GMT Time)



Name:marty isaac
Email:marty_06611@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Trumbull CT
Comments:Boy, that was a lot of fun! The Isaac family lived on Ira road from 1958 - 2000. Somehow, we've all ended up in CT (my parents, Sue and Herb, and my brothers Ron and Len). How neat to see so many recognizable names in the guest book. Unfortunately, rarely get back to Syosset these days, but happy to see that Bagel Master was still there last time I visited!
July 24, 2003 22:19:17 (GMT Time)




Name:Gregg Butler '68
Email:gbutler@ecasd.k12.wi.us
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset..now Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Comments:Thanks for the work you have done to get this site up and running. Graduated SHS in 68, left the area for college in the Midwest, never returned except for visits. Taught for 5 years, principal for 24, now Deputy Superintndent of Schools in Eau Claire, WI. My Mom still lives in Syosset so I am there to visit often. Our family attachments are South Grove, Thompson, SHS, Boy Scout Troop 136, Community Church, etc....and the Sagamore Yacht Club in Oyster Bay...
July 24, 2003 13:37:22 (GMT Time)



Name:Jayne (Gubitosi) & Tony DeMarco
Email:jad325@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Smithtown, New York
Comments:Great Website! We enjoyed it so much!! We still visit Syosset about once a week as Tony's parents are still living there. We are getting ready to celebrate our 37th year of marriage!! We have three married children and so far one grandchild!! We still feel young!! Hope we have a 40th reunion!
July 20, 2003 19:01:10 (GMT Time)



Name:Terry (Froelich) Corrigan
Email:corrigan008@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, New York
Comments:I was born in the Syosset Hospital in October of 1962..my family and i are still living in our home,that my mother has bought, this is such a beautiful town, and will not leave..my mothers parents also had a home here in Syosset, where she had lived with her two sisters Eileen and Margaret..Our family has been in Syosset, for almost 100 years., hows that for loyal!!!!
July 16, 2003 15:54:28 (GMT Time)



Name:Margaret White/Whyte Simone
Email:MJsimone@worldnet.att.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
North Carolina
Comments:Just advised of this website and very delighted. I was born in Syosset 1939 and left in 1962. Went to school at St. Dominick's and OBHS. I also read and enjoyed the book about Syosset and will spread the word about this website. Thank you for such fond memories.
July 16, 2003 13:03:00 (GMT Time)




Name:Rosemary Florio
Email:roserpf2@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Shoreham, NY
Comments:Hi Gang, We lived in Syosset from 1958 to 1975 on Old Oak Court off of Jackson Avenue and Hillside Lane. Behind the old Syosset Movie Theatre was our backyard, although we had some forest privacy. Very fond memories of Syosset; Lollipop Farm, Carvel, my brother Frank worked at Wetsons Hamburger. What about Rocky's Candy Store and Bob's Bike Shop! Remember them? (near Jericho Turnpike and Jackson Avenue) The Syosset-Woodbury Park, Fox Hollow Inn, Vienese Coach, and so on. I graduated from Syosset High in 1972 and were fond of most of my teachers. My entire family is still going strong thank God. The A&P, Christiano's, Kyle and Moran's (The Syosset Inn) So many places to go and had so much fun. I'd like to thank Pamela and John for a joyous journey down memory lane. I hope that everyone is in good health. If you care to chat, I'd love it. Rosemary (roserpf2@aol.com)
July 6, 2003 20:34:14 (GMT Time)



Name:Roscoe Sturges
Email:rosstalk@msn.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Sacramento,CA
Comments:Lived in Syosset from 1953-1973.First on Hickman st;off Berryhill Rd;and then to 240 Split rock rd.Our children went to the Split Rock school and then to Syosset High.A great small town,with many happy memories,and many good friends.Always enjoyed the 4th of July parade where a group of us would gather to celebrate and cheer the paraders from the steps of the Village Tavern!Also many great memories of the old Rothman's at East Norwich.This web site is a great idea.Congratulations.
July 6, 2003 18:55:34 (GMT Time)



Name:Barbara Hankin Pasch
Email:bnp11984@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset-Live in Florida now
Comments:I will always remember my life in Syosset. It was just becoming a budding place to live when I moved there and my memories of the people, my friends, will remain in my heart forever. ANyone wishing to contact me, please feel free to do so. Thank you, Barbara(Bobbi)
July 6, 2003 14:44:21 (GMT Time)



Name:Alice Smart Burrows
Email:abburrow@buggs.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Palmer Springs, VA
Comments:Graduated 64', lived Farmingdale, Levittown, Brooklyn, Raleigh NC, and now VA. Visited Syosset in April after 15 years-changed so much...T V Summers School is gone, my backyard growing up met the school playground. Have wonderful memories of Syosset, Plainview, Oyster Bay & Hicksville, many friends made in the 60's from all 4 High Schools. Great Website-enjoy it so much.
July 6, 2003 13:11:05 (GMT Time)




Name:Kenneth Nilssen
Email:Kennethnilssen@AOL.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Huntington
Comments:Love the scrapbook,found the name of my art teacher at Syosset High, Ms deRosa. We had some great teachers, we were very fortunate. I graduated in 63 and live in Huntington,Syosset has become a little congested and lost some of its charm, but not in my memories.I worked at the Syosset Sweet Shop after school making ice cream sodas and walked there on the railroad tracks every day, also worked at Bohack & IGA in Syosset after school for $1.00 per hr,thats when a hamberger at the Syosset Dinner cost .25 cents and Wetsons on Jericho sold hamgergers for .15 cents.I will always love Syosset and my years at Syosset High. I look forward to hearing from some of my classmates, see you at the reunion in August.
July 5, 2003 21:51:12 (GMT Time)



Name:EMILE J. DUCHEMIN (1960)
Email:SHTOMCAT@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
SAG HARBOR,NY;11963
Comments:ENJOYED THE PHOTOS OF SYOSSET'S JACKSON AVE.AREA AS I REMEMBER THAT AREA THE MOST.LIVED ON MILLER BLVD OFF IRA RD FROM '54 TO '62. THANKS FOR YOUR HARD WORK IN PUTTING THIS TOGETHER. I WILL LOOK THRU MY ALBUM'S AND SEE IF I CAN CONTRIBUTE ANYTHING.
July 5, 2003 19:08:14 (GMT Time)



Name:Marilyn (Ferayorni) Friedman
Email:marjoel67@cox.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Scottsdale, AZ
Comments:Thank you for this website. I had a wonderful childhood in Syosset ( Locust Grove, South Grove, TV Summers, SHS '63). This summer I am coming to NY with my son and his family and will include a visit to the town. Thanks for the memories.
July 4, 2003 19:04:18 (GMT Time)



Name:Monty Brown - SHS class of '61
Email:montyjay@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Bronx, Queens, LI, NYC, Toronto, Kansas (!)
Comments:Currently living in Kansas - what a winding road. Great job on the Syosset web site - congratulations to all. While most of my friends are retired and talking about grandchildren I'm still full time dad - slow learner and my two girls are only 9 and 12 (bat mitzvah coming up in Sept). I came to SHS in middle of my jr yr and thought I was exiled to Siberia. By graduation I couldn't imagine a better place to go to school. Still think about so many old friends. What a blast the senior trip was. The Pajama Game, soccer team, the prom, working at Woodbury Country Club, etc. I lived near intersection of Woodbury Rd and Manetto Hill Road - can't imagine I would recognize it today. - MJB
July 4, 2003 13:25:56 (GMT Time)



Name:Diane Perlman & Chris Posthauer
Email:chris@pmlweb.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Wallingford, CT
Comments:
July 4, 2003 11:23:32 (GMT Time)



Name:Patricia Callahan (Pat)
Email:SmartDuck@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Northern Virginia
Comments:Ahh...sweet bird of my youth...she just winged me across the passages of time and brought me back to 1960-61 when I was living in Syosset. I attended SHS that year and have many fond memories. Kudos! Your website is superb! Thank you for caring and sharing all this information with us.
July 4, 2003 05:45:36 (GMT Time)



Name:MONA DUNN
Email:MONAAZ2FL@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://www.deliveringonthepromise.com/mdunn2/
Where are
you from:
Comments:Graduated Syosset HS in '64. Followed my heart and became a nurse. I married my high school boyfriend, Jay Dunn (Plainview HS'63). We have been married for 34 years and have 3 sons. Lived in Plainview until 1989, and now reside in Arizona.
July 2, 2003 01:04:53 (GMT Time)


Name:Ellen Breves
Email:ellen_c_breves@raytheon.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:It was wonderful walking down memory lane- I lived in Syosset from ages 3 - 22 and enjoyed seeing pictures of places I remember. Especially from my Syosset HS years (graduated 1975) Have lived in Tucson, Arizona for 23 years so it is my home now... still it's nice to remember Thanks.
July 2, 2003 00:00:02 (GMT Time)



Name:Jim Dreitlein
Email:j.dreitlein@snet.net
HomePage:http://pages.cthome.net/usherman43/the_big_new_website_001.htm
Where are
you from:
Groton,CT
Comments:i grew up in syosset from birth to 18 years,i remember going to Locust Grove school with Mr. May as my teacher. i also remember lollipop farm and Bahnhoff deli and the great smalltown character. i jioned the navy in 1976 right out of hs.my mom remarried and moved to Commack in 1977, where she and her husband still reside. i returned to my moms after the service and worked a couple of nothing jobs, i decided to go to auto school in troy,ny shortly thereafter. after graduation i accepted a job as machinist at Electric Boat in Groton,CT. i was married in 1983 to someone from centereach, we got a divorce in 2000. i am still at EB and in design now using autocad and catia design systems to make fine weapons for our navy.
June 29, 2003 22:56:33 (GMT Time)



Name:Wayne Burby
Email:hb454@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
lake alfred florida
Comments:I have vivid memories of the lollipop farm and seeing the movie windjammer at the syosset theatre. I just looked up the value of the old house and about fell over...290 grand!!!! I think mom and dad paid 7800 for the brand new house in 1953. I have heard stories of block parties and great goings on!!! I have to remind myself that when my folks lived there, mom was 21 and dad was 33!!!!!!! I am now 50!!!! They were just kids!!!! What a great time it must have been!!!! Have a great day! Wayne Burby (44 candy lane)
June 29, 2003 03:14:49 (GMT Time)



Name:Frank D'Elia
Email:fdthird@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Mineola
Comments:My wife Susie and I were out driving around tonight and started talking about one of my favorite memories of growing up Lollypop Farm! I thought it was on Hempstead Turnpike, thanks to your site I now know it was on Jericho in Syosett and got to look at some of the great pictures, many of which are right in line with my memories of the early 50s. Thanks!!!
June 29, 2003 02:21:54 (GMT Time)



Name:LINDA HEISLER
Email:LHEISL2@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
GOLD RUN CALIFORNIA
Comments:THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING..... VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.
June 21, 2003 04:06:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Roseann (Misiano)Camardo - Class of '66
Email:jcamardo@bellsouth.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Living in Orlando, Florida
Comments:My sister-in-law, Laurie (Koch) Misiano told me about this website and it was like going back in time. Can't believe all the places and things I'd forgotten. Whipped out my year book to check some of the previous visitors and found some of my old classmates. I married John (from Maspeth, Queens, NY) in '68 and we moved to sunny Florida in January 1971. We've been here every since then. We have two daughters, Michelle (32 years old) and Christine (29 years old). No grandchildren, but two great son-in-laws. Didn't keep up with reunions and such, and now I'm sorry I didn't. Guess I missed some good times. Oh well! If anyone in Class of '65, '66 or '67 remembers me, let me here from you. Thanks for the GREAT website!
June 19, 2003 00:58:23 (GMT Time)



Name:Robert Casale
Email:bufbob@juno.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Hicksville
Comments:graduated from Hicksville High School in 1961. Had friends from Syosset and just found this site cause it is linked through the Hicksville High School Newsletter. What great photos and memories.Thanks Bob Casale
June 15, 2003 11:45:51 (GMT Time)



Name:Steven Botscheller
Email:stevebot@bellsouth.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Coconut Creek, FL
Comments:We lived at 14 Wisteria Place (1954-1969)... have fond memories of South Woods J.H.S., the "sweet" shop, Sysosset Camera, and especially my friends and neighbors. Greetings to all!
June 11, 2003 13:27:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Joyce (Boccafola) Michels
Email:joycemichels@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Marietta, Georgia
Comments:Class of 1965 - THOSE were definitely the "good old days"! Where have all that innocence, comraderie, and patriotism gone?? I grew up on Woodbury Farms (the Tinker estate) with my three brothers - ice skating and shooting bullfrogs at "Tinker's Pond". Spent summers at the beach! But oh, how I envied my friends who lived in the neighborhoods with sidewalks! Wow! Now I yearn to be back on the farm!
June 7, 2003 11:43:04 (GMT Time)



Name:Helen Thompson
Email:
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Orlando, FL.
Comments:I moved to Florida with my Husband Norm in 1988. I've been widowed since 1993. My daughter showed me the Website and it was quite nice to go back in my memories. I have many wonderful memories of Syosset, and appreciated seeing the sites again and reading stories from other Syosset lovers.
June 2, 2003 02:44:07 (GMT Time)



Name:Pat De Garay - Burnell
Email:paburnell@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Brookfield , CT
Comments:Truly enjoyed viewing the guest book and the pictures. Thank you for a trip down memory lane, and fond memories they are. As an educator and parent of three daughters I truly appreciate, now, the wonderful education that Syosset schools provided (graduate 1979.) It was with mixed emotions that I showed my daughters the Syosset I knew as I grew up there (1964-1987). How different it looks today. My parents will be moving after living in Syosset for almost 40 years and relocating to Connecticut to be closer me, my sister Laura ('85) who lives in New Hampshire, my brother Brian and his wife Margaret Sacco ('82) who live in Brewster, NY. My brothers Stephen ('81) and Sean ('96) still remain on Long Island. Syosset will always live in the hearts of all the De Garay family members that called Syosset home for so many years. Hello to all our current relocated Syosset friends and friends of the past.
June 2, 2003 02:38:02 (GMT Time)



Name:Sharon Mitchell Duberstein
Email:Fitness89@AOL.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
8 Elf Rd., Syosset
Comments:What a great scrapbook!!! How much fun to look at it and all the memories. I live in Northbrook, IL now northern suburb of Chicago, but will always remember how great growing up in Syosset was. I do miss it.
June 2, 2003 02:36:53 (GMT Time)



Name:Nadine Montague Ochs
Email:Rnred61@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
1 Calvin Ave, Syosset
Comments:I loved your site.It was great to show the kids the roads we travel, day after day, with horses! They really got a kick out of it. We looked at our house one rainy afternoon during an open house, because my husband used to ride by on his bike,on his way to Split Rock School. We ended up buying it. He also took the school sign the night before they tore down the school. After going thru your site I can see why so many residents are upset that they want to change the name of SHS sports teams from the Braves. WE have a history with it.
May 31, 2003 23:09:56 (GMT Time)



Name:Ed Kozink
Email:ksd3@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Midlothian, VA
Comments:Lived in Syosset '54 -'67 at 48 Birchwood Pk Dr. TV Summers Elementary, Harry B. Thompson MS. Moved to Melville, would have been Class of '68. Live in suburb of Richmond Va. Married, 3 kids, 30, 26, 24. Thanks for the great memories. Saw some names I remember. Would love to hear from any of the old gang.
May 29, 2003 14:57:03 (GMT Time)



Name:John Garcia son of Patricia nee Gaiser & Nancy Gaiser daughters of Gloria Gaiser & Eugene Gaiser
Email:NYFirefighter510@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:I love the site! Its weird to see Syosset back then & now. I think the thing that is really unbelievable is the dirt roads back 70 years ago WOW! It seemed so quite & now its a zoo!
May 29, 2003 04:07:48 (GMT Time)



Name:Eric Schwartz - SHS 1975
Email:schwartz.eric@verizon.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Grew up in Syosset
Comments:I enjoyed reading the guestbook, and growing up in Syosset. I live with my with wife and two daughters in the Maryland suburbs of Washington, DC. My twin brother, Karl, is in Philadelphia, and also has two girls. Would welcome hearing from old friends.
May 26, 2003 22:40:50 (GMT Time)



Name:jerry presta jr
Email:wolfjp@optonline.net
HomePage:http://www.geocities.com/jerrypresta
Where are
you from:
east norwich
Comments:good web site
May 25, 2003 20:24:35 (GMT Time)




Name:Michael Cellamare
Email:MCellamare@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset Class of 68--Now Sarasota, FL
Comments:It's great looking back at this scrapbook and recalling all the memories of growing up in Syosset. I am an elementary school guidance counselor now after teaching middle and high school, and I think of what a great education we received in the Syosset Schools. I would love to hear from school mates from Willits, Thompson, SYS--feel free to email...
May 22, 2003 21:01:29 (GMT Time)



Name:Karl Schwartz
Email:Schwartz_karl@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Philadelphia, PA
Comments:Grew up on Patricia Lane, where my family lived from 1957 until 1983. Brother Eric, sisters Lise and Martha, parents Jack and Cynthia. Only happy memories - Skyliner Diner, Lollipop Farm, skating on Tinkers Pond, Syosset South Little League - and wonderful friendships.
May 22, 2003 20:01:47 (GMT Time)



Name:Cathy (Haas) Conroy
Email:clc1661@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset Class of 79-now Charlotte, North Caroloina
Comments:Loved your website. Recently someone mentioned walking down to the Sweetshop. My Mom and Dad owned it. Carl and Clara Haas. Dad passed away in Sept. of 2001 at the age of 83. Mom is here in Charlotte with my sister Caren and I. The Sweetshop were my childhood memories along with Village school, Southwoods and SHS. What about Toni the icecream man! Thanks, I will forward this to my brothers and sisters.
May 18, 2003 21:29:00 (GMT Time)



Name:Paul (sweaty) O'Brien
Email:Heavenhas a place for everyone
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
East St
Comments:I died 4 years ago, but I still live. I partied too much, but had a hell of a good time. Miss ya! Sweaty
May 15, 2003 00:06:22 (GMT Time)



Name:Steve Sora
Email:steve@templartreasure.com
HomePage:http://www.templartreasure.com
Where are
you from:
Brooklyn - Queens-Syossets-NJ-PA
Comments:I moved to Syosset from Cambria Hgts in Queens when I was 17. Spent one year partying, and managing to graduate HS. Commuted to CW Post. Got married and moved to Railroad Ave. (The poor side of town). Now I live in Easton PA. Miss Long Island a lot, until I get on the LI Expressway.
May 13, 2003 11:26:30 (GMT Time)



Name:Irene (Sharpe) Koonce Class '73
Email:ikoonce@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Grifton, NC
Comments:Love the pictures and the way you've presented them. It makes me miss it even more. Can't wait for our 30th reunion this August.
May 12, 2003 22:09:24 (GMT Time)



Name:Patty Endsley
Email:Patsy153@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Houston Texas
Comments:Lived in Syossett from 1964 thru 1968. Went to Split Rock School
May 12, 2003 15:02:35 (GMT Time)



Name:Roberta Franco Glick '83
Email:aliciasfolks@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Went to Robbins Lane and last year, moved back to the area and bought a house on Donald Drive. I still see many familiar faces in the area.
May 8, 2003 15:40:48 (GMT Time)



Name:Joanne Vernier Behm
Email:jvbehm@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, NY
Comments:Thank you so much for the wonderful website. I enjoy looking at the old pictures of Syosset even though I still live here. My family moved to Syosset in 1954. I didn't know the old Syosset, but I was there for Lollypop Farm, the post office moving around, the "old library", the destruction of the horse stables and the general modernization of Syosset. I really loved the time I grew up here, skating on Pelican Pond, walking downtown to the sweetshop barefoot, taking the bus to the malls, the parades on Memorial Day, being able to "walk to the movies", etc. I will start looking for anything I can donate to your site.
May 5, 2003 15:12:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Barbara and Tom Spreer
Email:Gramere@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Vero Beach, Florida
Comments:Enjoyed the photo of Spreer's Hotel owned by "Yank" Spreer who was my husband's great uncle
May 1, 2003 20:11:20 (GMT Time)



Name:Jeff Zawrotny
Email:
HomePage:http://www.forevermomentsphotography.com/wedding_images.html
Where are
you from:
Westchester County, NY
Comments:Peekskill, specifically. Good site... keep up the good work!
May 1, 2003 04:03:58 (GMT Time)



Name:Jerry Presta
Email:wolfjp@optonline.net
HomePage:http://www.geocities.com/jerrypresta
Where are
you from:
Comments:
April 26, 2003 22:54:04 (GMT Time)



Name:Erika Healy (Joseph)
Email:healy@coaaa.org
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
SHS '91
Comments:
April 25, 2003 17:08:38 (GMT Time)



Name:James Scott Sheehan
Email:ssheehan@mcglinchey.com
HomePage:http://mcglinchey.com
Where are
you from:
Houston, TExas
Comments:The Sheehan family (parents Bill and Claire and kids Brooks, Mark, Jim (I now go by Scott), Randy, Tom, David, and John) lived on Hicks Avenue near Alice P. Willits from 1955 to 1963, and then moved to Cincinnati. We're now spread out in Houston, Corpus Christi, Denver, Los Angeles and St. Louis. Fondest memories of everything from Lollipop Farm and Tinker's Farm to boy scouts, little league, Sykliner Diner, and Sagamore Hill.
April 21, 2003 17:59:25 (GMT Time)



Name:Elizabeth Aitken Fleury
Email:esjfleury@AOL.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Brewerton, NY
Comments:Went to St. Edward's School, graduated 1967 OLMA class of 1971. Grew up on Preston Lane, would love to hear fom any of the kids growing up there in the 60's
April 18, 2003 16:55:29 (GMT Time)



Name:Steve Marrinan
Email:syosset57@webtv.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Comments:just a side note to one of the pictures you have- In the 1955 photo of the post office with all the workers- The last name on the list John Quinn- He's still working there! One of the nicest guy's I've ever known. The town should recognize him with an award but I doubt they ever will.
April 18, 2003 05:16:21 (GMT Time)



Name:Titia (Warshauer) Watson
Email:titiajw@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
SHS'63
Comments:WOW! This is my first visit to this site - Congratulations to Pam & John - Pam - How about getting in touch? Buddy (SHS'61) & I just celebrated #38, hard to believe, in Alexandria, VA. I'm teaching French in a middle school here in Fairfax County. Looking forward to seeing lots of friends at the '63 reunion this Labor Day weekend.
April 15, 2003 00:41:26 (GMT Time)



Name:Lee Cormier
Email:leecorms1@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
I'm from Lake Grove, New York
Comments:I really enjoyed the site that I have just viewed especially the part about the school system since I taught French in the High School for 32 years(1964 to 1996) Keep it up! That is a wonderful job and a superb site.
April 11, 2003 20:55:19 (GMT Time)



Name:Rick Rubel (Class of 1970)
Email:vrrubel@bellsouth.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Jacksonville, Florida
Comments:I have been living in Jacksonville, Florida for the past 11 years. I try to get back to Syosset at least 1-2 times a year to visit & look around at all of the changes(some good some bad)but I will always have the memories of growing up is Syosset. To the class of 1970 feel free to E-mail me.
April 11, 2003 17:29:32 (GMT Time)



Name:kristen
Email:swimmingrules92@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
syosset, New York
Comments:nice. it is cool. that is what syosset looked like a long time ago. that is weird!
April 10, 2003 12:43:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Diana Rittenhouse
Email:Diana421@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Belvedere, california
Comments:
April 7, 2003 07:43:11 (GMT Time)



Name:fran siegel newton
Email:newton@tiac.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
bellingham,ma
Comments:
April 7, 2003 03:00:58 (GMT Time)



Name:Christine M. Dantes
Email:dragonflyangels@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Moved out of Syosset in 1971. After living in the Bahamas & Las Vegas, am currently settling in Naples, FL. Haven't been back "home" in many years so I truly enjoy this website. Would love to hear from any of my old friends & school mates.
April 6, 2003 18:12:49 (GMT Time)


Name:Bob Feldblum (now Fields)
Email:Cane46@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Boca Raton, Florida
Comments:Moved to Syosset in '57 - attended Willets school, Southwoods JHS, and graduated SHS in '64. Attended U. of Miami- class of '68, and after returning to NY living in Plainview till '94, now reside in beautiful Boca Raton. Married for the last 25 yrs. with 2 daughters, Brooke(22),and Erin(18).Still return when I can to visit parents living in Woodbury. Syosset years were the best.Go Braves....that will never change.
April 5, 2003 22:36:40 (GMT Time)



Name:Phil Ravis
Email:Wolfman52@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Comments:
April 5, 2003 16:39:36 (GMT Time)



Name:Michael Waugh
Email:michaeljwaugh@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://equalitypartnership.com
Where are
you from:
Living in Ballyconnell, Co. Sligo, Ireland
Comments:We moved from the Bronx around 1961 and lived on Fieldstone Drive, between the Kennedy's and the Graf's. My best Pal growing up was Mara Mannion. We lived next to Lolipop Farm, but never set foot in it. I think going over to the sandlot on Hillside Rd and playing 2 on 2 baseball or football was more our style. Went to Village school and remember a wonderful teacher named Mrs. Bloomrosen. Then Southwoods...left in 1973 for florida, next thing you know, I did 22 years in the USCG. Ended up in Ireland, but never forgot about Syosset. Seems like a sweet dream.
April 5, 2003 11:17:43 (GMT Time)



Name:Fran (Gross) Strickland Class of '63
Email:granfranrn@comcast.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Bronx to Queens to Levittown to Syosset
Comments:Then to NYC and now in southwest Florida. I had a lot of fun looking at this site. Thank you. Am emailing it to my brother, Richard Gross. My first job was cleaning the bird cages at Lollipop Farm and feeding Andy the 100 year old Galapagos tortoise!!! Will be attending the '63 reunion in August
April 5, 2003 06:01:07 (GMT Time)



Name:Lorrie Graf Zabel
Email:elkiesmom@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
SF Bay area
Comments: My husband Gary (class of 60) and I ( class of 63) just love this site.Our three Grandkids love seeing all the pictures of where their Nana and Pop Pop grew up.Thanks John and Pam for this wonderfull piece of our past.
April 4, 2003 00:43:55 (GMT Time)



Name:Joe Accordino
Email:joesolv@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
South Huntington, NY
Comments:Graduated in '63. Moved to Syosset in '54, attended Locust Grove and SHS 7-12th grades. My mother still resides in Syosset(Woodbury Coves). Looking forward to '63 reunion in August.
April 3, 2003 20:24:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Larry Smith
Email:lawrencesmith@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:I'm a big Syosset fan. I really enjoyed this site. Great work, keep it up! Thanks, Larry
April 2, 2003 19:59:13 (GMT Time)



Name:Amy Feldblum Dunham
Email:amy.dunham@wilmer.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Washington, DC
Comments:I can't imagine a school more wonderful than SHS, I was class of 1960. I agree that we got the best public school education that was available anywhere; our teachers were the best. I lived in Syosset from 1957 to 1964 when I graduated from Hofstra and went off to the Peace Corps. My parents still live in Woodbury, so I get to visit often. It's been a delight to reconnect with old high school friends, and this site is great!!
April 2, 2003 15:15:17 (GMT Time)



Name:Patrick & Joan McKeown
Email:Redoaksmill@webtv.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Comments:We lived on Willets Drive. Bought our home in 1954, raised five children, Locust Grove Elementary, St. Edward Conf. 7th & 8th Grades, OLMA - Rosanne; Holy Trinity H.S. - John, Paul, Joanne, and Patrick. Wonderful place to raise children. I was the secretary at Berry Hill School 1975 - 1986, Left Syosset 1991 for upstate as all of our children lived off L.I. Love it up here.
April 2, 2003 14:16:50 (GMT Time)



Name:Diane (Perlman) Posthauer
Email:diane@pmlweb.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Drury Lane,Syosset
Comments:Moved to Syosset in 1954 from the city. Woodbury school, Baylis, SHS (class '63)Married HS friend and historian, Chris Posthauer. We love the site. Thanks for all of your work so homesick folks like us can remain young-at-heart. Well be at the reunion!
April 2, 2003 14:14:40 (GMT Time)



Name:paul lindenauer
Email:plindenauer@leggmason.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
nyc
Comments:my home address has changed: 52 park avenue 18th floor ny ny 10016
April 2, 2003 12:19:49 (GMT Time)



Name:Elvira Bailey
Email:ebailey@carolina.rr.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Shelby, nc
Comments:We lived on Horton Place, Retired to Mathews,Va.in 1980.Have 5 children, Tom,David,Kenneth,Theodore. and Cynthia Bailey. John passed away in Nov.1997. Moved to Shelby,NC where son,Thomas lives with his family and has his medical practice.Do miss Syosset, visit when ever I'm up that way.
April 2, 2003 06:01:03 (GMT Time)



Name:Paul Jeser 1963
Email:fayepaul67@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Los Angeles
Comments:Hope to attend the reunion. Any class of '63 grads living out west?
April 2, 2003 05:14:23 (GMT Time)



Name:Lonny Brown
Email:lonny@holistic.com
HomePage:http://www.holistic.com/lonny
Where are
you from:
presently, New Hampshire,
Comments:Class of '65, Syracuse University, dodged draft, Married Cathy Goodman, vegetarian, yoga & meditation, hitched Europe, commune, divorced, buddhism, yoga teacher, liberal arts BA, Goddard College, freelance writer, MA & Ph.D. in Holistic Health Sciences, wrote book on Self-Healing, married, holistic health counseling, divorced, wrote book on contemporary spirituality, rural NH. What a long strange trip it's been.
April 2, 2003 02:25:44 (GMT Time)



Name:Sandy Storey Costanza, class of 1964
Email:Gfcscc1965@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Boston, Mass.
Comments:What a fun site! Thanks for your hard work. I lived on Oregon Court (my mother is still there) from 1956 to 1965 when I married Jerry Costanza, class of 1963. We are parents of two and grandparents of three. We're looking forward to Jerry's reunion this summer.
April 1, 2003 23:56:27 (GMT Time)



Name:Madeleine Zeoli Weintraub
Email:mad1@direcway.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Brooksville, Florida
Comments:My family moved to Syosset in 1951, I attended Oyster Bay High School, graduated in 1955, SHS didn't exist. My in-laws at that time owned Weintraub's. I left L.I. in 1974 I am now retired in Florida with all the other New Yorkers. I enjoyed the site very much it reminded me of people and places I had not thought of in ages. Good Job!
March 31, 2003 04:11:02 (GMT Time)



Name:Ken Zeoli
Email:zteacher2@insightbb.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, NY
Comments:Well-done! Nice walk down Memory Lane. Currently live in Louisville, KY-spent my childhood years in Syosset at 27 Underhill Ave, not far from So. Oyster Bay Rd. There was one great teacher I remember from A. P. W. Ele, Sch.-Seymore Grossman. He was truly a credit to his profession, and a humanitarian and patriot to boot-a great inspiration to many.
March 30, 2003 19:47:26 (GMT Time)



Name:susan melnick weber
Email:websb@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
bohemia ny
Comments:THANKS FOR THE GREAT MEMORIES!! IM A 1970 GRAD. STARTED OUT IN ROBBINS LANE! WONDERFUL JOB MANY THANKS.
March 28, 2003 22:23:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Jean Hroncich
Email:
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Comments:
March 28, 2003 21:49:17 (GMT Time)



Name:Anthony Randazzo
Email:anthony.j.randazzo@verizon.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
South Amityville (Incorporated Village of)
Comments:Boy, the memories that this site brings back. My family moved to Syosset in 1971. I graduated SHS in '76. Married in '91 and moved to the south shore. Got degrees from NCC, Stony Brook & NYIT Old Westbury. Currently working as an Environmental & Safety consultant for Merrill Lynch in lower Manhattan and constantly find myself reminiscing about the good times I had growing up in Syosset.
March 25, 2003 02:57:45 (GMT Time)



Name:Margaret Randazzo
Email:megfra2002
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, New York
Comments:This web site is terrific! I live in a different state now and received this site from a family member from New York. Thank you for this,"Blast From The Past!" Meg :)
March 22, 2003 18:08:00 (GMT Time)


 
Name:Marcia
Email:earnard@zwallet.com
HomePage:http://www.1heluva.com/cgi-bin/join.cgi?refer=24862
Where are
you from:
Walden, NY
Comments:Great site! Very well done indeed!!
March 11, 2003 17:48:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Charles&Phyllis Plate`
Email:PLATEJR@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Ocala Florida
Comments:Just realized the E mail address I entered yesterday was incorrect.Would love to hear from some of my old neighbors and friends
Febuary 22, 2003 16:13:42 (GMT Time)



Name:Charles & Phyllis Plate
Email:PLATRJR@AOL.COM
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Ocala Florida
Comments:Great look back at Syosset. We lived on Gainsboro Lane from 1953 to 1965.Three of our 6 children attended school there.My daughter Darlene graduated from SHS in 1964. My son Gregory attended St Dominics and my daughter Suzanne went to St. Edwards.I was President of Anonymous Angels which supported St Mary's Boys Home.My husband was a member of the Joseph Gorman council 5091 of KC. Those were wonderful days !!!
Febuary 21, 2003 21:33:14 (GMT Time)



Name:Caroline (Quinn) Gaccione
Email:cagaccione@cs.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset Class of 1979
Comments:I enjoyed this web site and passed it along to my family. Born in 1961, lived on Arizona Avenue, my parents are still there. Happy memories of Berry Hill, Ice Skating on Pelican Pond, playing basketball and softball with SYAC. I live in Westchester, 2 great childreny. My brother, John lives in Syosset, younger sister AnnMarie lives in PA. Thanks for all your hard work! Hi to everyone!
Febuary 20, 2003 19:02:18 (GMT Time)



Name:Richard McKenna
Email:McKenna2@Bellsouth.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Delray Bc, Fl. 33445
Comments:This Site brings back alot of fond memories, I Graduated from Syosset High in 65, Played guitar in a local band called the Hassles, We never achieved national success but Billy Joel did & because of his fame the Hassles old recordings were rereleased. Syosset was a big influence on our music. Anyone with some old stories or would like to hear some of mine please EMail
Febuary 17, 2003 20:48:49 (GMT Time)



Name:Rob Rudman
Email:rnr@cacreative.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset class of 69
Comments:Great website. I have been looking for names of old friends.Left the east coast after college and moved to Southern Calif. Married with a 9 year old. I am reliving my childhood thorough him playing little league. I remember biking down to Plainview field on saturday for a game.Thanks for all the memmories.
Febuary 10, 2003 03:55:38 (GMT Time)




Name:Janice Laine Scotton
Email:jscotton@comcast.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset, now living in Landenberg, Pennsylvania-married-3 great kids-Melissa, Sara & Danny
Comments:Will always love Syosset! Lived at 2 Wilshire Dr. with Mom & Dad, Virginia & Daniel Laine, brother Jeff & sister Alison. "Hi" to friends Laura Kelly-Patty Mintz-Cathy Roccanova-Marie Hiltz-Donna Barbaro-Claudia Dottino. Crushes on Danny Mannix-Mark Levitan-Lenny Genovese. Wonderful memories-fun times-backyard pool-riding unicycle-walking to town-school-Beatles-sledding-skating-beaches-peace not war-saying goodbye. Will never forget.
January 31, 2003 22:10:49 (GMT Time)


Name: Charles Burke DeBerry III
Email: burke930@aol.com
HomePage: http://
Where are
you from:
Jesup Georgia
Comments: Thanks for the memories
January 18, 2003 12:24:30 (GMT Time)


Name:Kenneth P Gianino
Email:kgianino@ci.colospgs.co.us
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:I lived in Syosset for about 18 years and moved to Colorado Springs when I was in the army. I left New York/Syosset back in 1972. However, the rest of my family still lives in Syosset. After reading and looking at your webe page, it sure makes me think back about all of the friends and great food back in that little town. The last time I was back home, was in 1999. Hopefully one of these days, I will take the time to go back.
January 15, 2003 15:13:52 (GMT Time)



Name:Peter Anzalone '77
Email:anzalone@rof.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
33 Calvin Avenue, Syosset
Comments:Very nice web site. All of us Anzalone's have left Syosset and are spread out all over. Just the same, it's hard to get a better pizza and a pitcher than at Christiano's - I'll see you there on my next visit!
January 14, 2003 07:09:23 (GMT Time)



Name:Sandy (Otten) Miller
Email:smiller@rivercenter.org
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Columbus, Georgia
Comments:I graduated in 1973. My brother, Peter, graduated in 1963. I married Alan Robert Miller of Runnemede, NJ the September following graduation and we are still wonderfully married - almost 30 years later! I have 2 daughters, Christiana and Joelle.
January 13, 2003 20:04:08 (GMT Time)


Name:
Email:wagfamly@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
woodbury
Comments:My family lives in a historic home on woodbury road. We are told it was once The Woodbury Inn. We would appreciate any additional information. We understand what is now the florist shop was once the post office and general store. We enjoyed looking at historic Syosset. Nice job.
January 4, 2003 01:03:06 (GMT Time)



Name:Chris (Kit) Roulston
Email:CRoulst@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset - now in Albuquerque, New Mexico
Comments:Thanks to Pam & John for a great site. I find the memories of Syosset stir mixed emotion(s) within; remembering the good times growing in Syosset, however, prevails. Lived in Syosset from (birth)'54 to '73. My parents, Bob & Eileen, lived there until their death(s)in '90 & 92, respectively. Long time comin', long time gone. . . Hope the New Year finds you & yours well and in good cheer. God bless.
December 26, 2002 22:41:10 (GMT Time)



Name:Reid M. Goldsmith
Email:reid210@yahoo.com
HomePage:
Where are
you from:
Syosset, NY
Comments:wonderful to look back to all those memories...
December 21, 2002 00:41:27 (GMT Time)



Name:Barbara Murtagh Goessling
Email:Goosemomof4@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syracuse, New york
Comments:Great website!Graduated 1968;High School Principal for 20 years;3 children 1 grandchild; my dad was athletic director at the High School and Iwas active in the drama dept;Remember Harvey Karp? I will always remember him.I would LOVE to hear from classmates. Terry Umans where are you? Nancy Sammartano? Remember the great times?
December 11, 2002 05:47:09 (GMT Time)



Name:Tom O'Dea
Email:catalyst111@yahoo.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Deerfield Beach, Florida
Comments:Brings back some great memories, Split Rock 63 - 67, SHS '73.
December 10, 2002 05:24:59 (GMT Time)



Name:Rosemarie (Palmeri) Perretti
Email:
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset - class of 69
Comments:Great site - I moved to Syosset in '63 and graduated in '69!! What a crazy time that was. I worked at Lafayette all during my high school and college years. So your site certaily brought back memories. I'm in Smithtown now - have been a teacher for eons and eons... and I'm planning to move back to Syosset in the near future - believe it or not. My parents still there and my father was the custodian at the South Grove School - Tom Palmeri - for many years. Thanks again for all your time in creating this.
December 9, 2002 00:21:48 (GMT Time)



Name:Bill Kupec
Email:peopamb@optonline.net
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Thescrapbook has brought back many fond memories -of students, their parents, fellow educators, and many other residents of the Syosset community. Serving as principal of five Syosset schools gave me the opportunity to assist young people in their progression toward adulthood. Syosset is a wonderful place. I came to Syosset in 1948 as a teacher and have been most fortunate to have had it as my home town ever since. Congratulations to all who contributed to this wonderful publication.
December 5, 2002 03:09:45 (GMT Time)



Name:peter diliberto
Email:peterd63@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
woodbury
Comments:Was born in Huntington Hospital 1960.Parents built a house in Woodbury.We moved in 1972...But still have lots of memories of the area.Bet it has changed a lot since the 60'S! will visit someday! GREAT SITE!! Thanks for letting me revisit my youth!
November 27, 2002 04:38:42 (GMT Time)



Name:kristina herrmann
Email:krisherrmann32@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Comments:
November 24, 2002 06:22:47 (GMT Time)



Name:Daniel A Berry
Email:BigDabber@hotmail.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Anchorage, Alaska
Comments:I think I have been to this place at one time or another. Maybe in a former life...
November 24, 2002 03:33:34 (GMT Time)



Name:Elinore Abravanel Brown
Email:elbenbrown@aol.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Dallas, TX
Comments:At times Dallas seems a long way from Plainview/Syosset, but after viewing this amazing scrapbook, I feel like I am back home. What a nostalic ride. John and Pam, I am so impressed with the time and care it took to gather up all of these special photos and memorabilia, and the computer skill necessary to display everything in such an organized and easy-to-navigate manor. I look forward to viewing new entries in the future. Keep up your good work.
November 17, 2002 07:56:47 (GMT Time)



Name:Ellen Breves
Email:ellen_c_breves@raytheon.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Syosset
Comments:Thanks for all of the pictures. Brought back many memories. I graduated from SHS in 1975 and have not been back for many years. Now live/work in Tucson Arizona with my 2 children.
November 8, 2002 23:11:58 (GMT Time)



Name:EMILY KOEHLER GUNTER
Email:emilykgunter@cs.com
HomePage:http://
Where are
you from:
Rocky Mount, Va. 24151
Comments:Hi to all and the Memories that go with it.. The "Koehler's" grew up on Calvin Ave. All six of us.. I went to the now torn down Syosset School then on to Hicksville High and the last two years on Oyster Bay H/S. I married moved to Del Rio, Texas to Virginia,back to Huntington, N.Y. on to Dothan, Al. and now retired back in the beautiful mountains of Va. While I am now having "Senior Momemts" I will never forget HOME.... Syosset..... Thanks for the memories.....
November 7, 2002 20:10:00 (GMT Time)



Name:Laurie (Dunlap) Neely
Email:appy@tack-up.com
HomePage: