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Bob --I was on Admiral John McCain's staff standing duty when we received word that
the USS Liberty had been attacked by the Israelis. I recall you were stationed on that ship at one time. I
was thinking what a small world it is that two people from Hicksville high school were associated with
the incident. Although I recall you had already transferred from the ship to another duty station.
Considering the outcome of the action you were very fortunate not to be on the ship when it was
attacked. Bob (Whitey) Otten 1959
I was fortunate to be off Liberty because there is no way to determine if I would have survived or not.
The torpedo hit the starboard side and the worst impact was into the teletype spaces with the
coordination center getting a fatal blast as well. The 24 men in teletype all died except for the one
survivor who had exited the space to answer the IC phone just outside the space.
He suffered a broken leg and is shown above returning to the ship when she arrived back home from
their stay in Malta. My replacement when I left was Ronnie Campbell and he was sitting at the same
desk I used when the torpedo struck...Ronnie was killed instantly. Strangely, some in coordination
survived while others died.
Commander Dave Lewis, shown above recuperating aboard the USS America, was standing in the
center of the space with two others, one died. Dave had flash burns to his face and he couldn't open his
eyes for several days. It is kinda eerie that we two would be involved in a major controversy. Still pissed
that our government decided to take the low road instead of pursuing a true investigation. So many
higher ups in our military were aghast at the outcome. Check out my video about the Liberty.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g
Thanks for your concern. regards...buffalo bob Casale
I always loved our little Cape Cod. It is so odd living in TX now with too much
space!...Cindy Claus Ferguson 1974
My family moved from Flushing to Hicksville in 1964. It was January and I was in
3rd grade. My sister was in 1st grade and I hated having to go to Dutch Lane while she went to Lee
Avenue. All Lee Ave. 3rd graders went to Dutch Lane to ease the overcrowding back then. Our house
was a split level which seemed huge compared to our Queens apt. But in hindsight it was a small
house....but a very happy small house! Hicksville was a wonderful place to grow up!
Mary Ann Lombardi Imgram 1973
I'm an oldie, my parents moved to Hicksville in 1948 from Long Island City,
but my mom was born in Lindenhurst and my dad was from Bayshore. We also lived in a little Cape Cod
on 9th street which we had to build a dormer when 3 more brothers came along. I went to Lee Ave. too.
My parents sold the house in '78 and moved to Florida and I followed in 80. Sweet memories
Cheryl Donghia Cook 1964
What happened to brother mike?Jimmy Normile 1982
Note from Cheryl to Jimmy Mike is living in Tennessee near Nashville on ten acres and has
horses and other creatures. LOL He was living in Florida for awhile before Nashville. He's on Facebook
so you can look him up there if youd like to get in touch.
My mom and dad bought their Cape Cod house on Woodbine Drive in
Hicksville in 1952. I went to Lee Ave. and graduated HHS in 1965. My parents have since passed away
and I still live in that Cape Cod house to this day. I loved growing up in Hicksville, but things change
and it's very different nowLinda Kaprinski 1965
We moved from Holliswood in 1968 and lived in the house on 5th Ave and 11th St. Next to the Water
District. Our yard was a shortcut and my mom would yell at the kids all the time. The chain link fence
had to be repaired by the Water District a million times. When my mom passed in 2000 we sold the
house. The family that lived in the house before us had 13 kids!...Kerry Hill
Yes!!! The memories of Hicksville are great! Lived here for 63 years and will
continue! Went to Old Country Rd Elementary, graduated HHS in '71 and my husband in '68. All my
other 5 siblings have moved, but still come back to visitLorraine Marks Pfaender 1971
I was raised in Hicksville, Long Island, New York.......Where everyone would speak like they knew ya.
Had our candy shop, corner deli, butcher, bakery, pharmacy and the local music school where we would
go. At a lot of places, you would say" put it on our tab!". We played outside in every season, ate summer
lunches at my house. Had dinner as a family every night. We played stoopball, handball, street hockey,
kickball, Wiffle ball, hide and seek, tag and manhunt. On summer nights we waited for the ice cream
truck - good humor and Mr. Softie - or drove to Carvel and our parents socialized. Remember the whip
and half moon trucks! Everyone knew their neighbors and people looked out for one another. A place
where the concrete was perfect for skating, bike riding, dancing and created cherished games of
hopscotch, red rover, red light green light, mother may I, we road our bikes and went swimming in each
others pools. Water fights consisted of pots, pans, cups, balloons, buckets and an opened fire hydrant!
SHOES weren't a must, we got dirty, ate whatever, drank from hoses, and nobody asked about allergies.
Made & had tons of friends in the surrounding neighborhood. We weren't AFRAID of anything .The
STREET LIGHT was our Curfew. We WALKED to the store and work and didn't complain. Fought
with our hands and made up the next day. Block parties were the highlight of our summer! But most of
all, if you DISRESPECTED your elders, you would be PUT IN YOUR PLACE! I'm proud of
my background. Re-post if you're proud of and will never forget where you came from! I will never
forget!
P.S. Miss the days when we, the kids, always made something of nothing to do. We were amazing in our
youth. It seems that the youth of today aren't making the best of their talent. Don't see them in the street
playing stickball or behind a school with a pickup baseball game. They spend too much time playing
computer games and don't get the proper exercise. It really is very, very sadLinda Mastrosanti
Aragoncillo 1961
And the West Village Green Pool. I was on the swim team for a year,
then the family moved to Edgewood Drive near the high school.
John Maniec
Sherry Mallen
Lorraine Kirwin
Bette Harrison
Maureen Kilkenny
Marlene Schoenberg
Maureen McGinn
Laura Patterson during the January 2016 snowstorm digging out the
family cars & Buffalo Bob Casale and Rosa at a class of 1961reunion
Above is the ball field in Naples where the 6th Naval District Fast Pitch Softball Tournament was held. I
was stationed on the island of Cyprus and went to Naples in 1963 and 1964. Also went to Rota, Spain in
1963 to participate in the 6th Naval District Basketball tournament. The bus climbing the hill caught my
eye...it was headed to Casale Monferrata. The castle from ages ago was to protect the harbor from
invadersbuffalo bob casale
Just curious on how many Hicksville alumni live or go to Florida in the winter months?
Thinking ahead of possibly getting a group together in Florida from all classes. If you would be
interested in attending a mini-reunion, please post a note on this page. If do go to Florida or live in
Florida during the winter months, please let me know. Thinking possibly February or March for a get
together. Thanks for your inputMaureen Uss Bensen 1964
Will be in FL all of February. Have friends and family all over the state so we "hub & spoke" on both
coasts. This year's plan (2017) has us hubbing in Fort Myer's Beach and Port St Lucie. No hard plans or
dates set yet but we like to be on the east coast for the Delray Beach Open, usually mid-month
Jay Weber 1970
WE have a lot of people in AZ, both retired and snow Birds. Shall we do a POLL
online to see how many people? I will compose it if you wantBob Williams 1968
Yes for sureMaureen
OK I will work on it todayBob
Live in New Port Richey since 2002. Own a travel agency, how about an Alumni
cruise out of Tampa, Port Canaveral or Ft. Lauderdale/Miami
www.vacationandhoneymoon.com...Anthony Bouse 1970
Depends on weather, as you know, tornadoes ruined our trip to meet for minireunionLorraine Kirwan Cheeseman 1964
I live in Florida's Sarasota area (SW Florida) year round and know of at least 6
other HHS 1962 permanent Florida residents, all HHS 1962 grads, living here too! I'm sure we'd love a
Florida reunion!!...Joe Carfora 1962
Awesome. I will see what I can get going. Will keep you postedMaureen
I live in Ponte Vedra beach, Florida all year roundCharlene Kratchman Terranova Rabin
1971
I live in Florida HHS Class of '73Margaret Reitzel-Gould 1973
Deerfield Beach, FL all year roundLauri Spector 1978
Glen (1965) and I (1966) live year round in Palm BayMaureen Hanifan Olsen
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated. We have moved to Palm Harbor, Florida [Perm). address remains same.
Harvey and Shirley Weiss 1947
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. It's 64 years
now...Audrey Olsen Lent (1951) and Bill Lent
thank you for that most beautiful card. They get nicer every year. Hope we all get to
keep celebrating for many years to come...Marcia Rubinstein Pollack 1958
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Jacci
Lasalle Gallucci (1959) and John Gallucci
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. I appreciate that. Eileen and I are
probably the same age. I am the big "75" today. Because the community I live in has such a "snowbird"
group of people residing here, my son knew that most of my friends would be up north; so, he had a
surprise party for me in May. Of course, it was a real surprise because who would expect a birthday
party 2 months before your birthday?? Thanks again for thinking of me. Love.
Jeanne Goettelmann LaPointe 1959
Thank you for the card anniversary card, and for thinking of us. Your thoughtfulness
is very much appreciated...Marie Parisi Feraudo (1960) and Bill Feraudo
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Valerie
Palmer Towsley 1960 & Ed Towsley
Bob...I appreciate the card, however, my husband, Jim, died last July 31st right after
our 28th anniversary...Jackie o'Dell Carter 1960
Editor NoteSo sorry for your loss, Jackie. I will say a prayer for Jim and will adjust our records.
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Mary Ann Vallina Smith 1961
Thank you for the Anniversary CardVikki & Robert Pietras 1962
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. And thanks
to the entire gang that keeps Hix News going every month...Dick Osborne 1962
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Leona O'Hanley Schilling (1963) and Cliff Schilling
Once again, Thank U....Enjoy the job u do with HixNews and, as always, look
forward to the read. But one problem...could u please change my mailing address for the birthday and
anniversary cards to (concealed). That is where HixNews goes and because I know u don't miss
birthdaysI checked the other site. Thank U again for a Great Job keeping the community up to date.
Walter "Buddy" Weber 1963
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Jerry
D'Amura 1963
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Mike Ollins 1963
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciated. Sorry for the late reply. Didn't see this in our messages until today. Thanks very much!
Irene Butler Olivari & Larry Olivari 1963
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciated...Darilyn Stahl Listort and Dennis Listort 1964
It's
been an amazing journey to this place where we areOur 50th Anniversary.
Sherry Mallen Cauley 1964 and Dennis Cauley
Thanks for remembering my birthday Bob, and the appropriate card!...Bob Leo
1965
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Rich
Greguski 1965
Thank you so much for that great birthday card. It was such a nice surprise. You all
are terrific! Darlene Grecz Sacks 1967
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me..., I have so much to be thankful
for... It was very much appreciated...Peggy Moldovak Gill...1967
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciatedRobert 1965 and Kathleen Vito Leo 1969
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated...Nancy
Alfano O'Geary Smith 1966
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated. Keep up the great work on the newsletter...Louis Siracusa 1968
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Joyce Levy Rizzo 1969
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated...Warren Alfano (1968) and Judy Pugliese Alfano (1970)
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated....Kathy
Reilly Mandic 1973
Robert, thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. I love
the music! It put me in a gentle, contemplative mood...Cynthia Claus Ferguson 1974
Editor notejust curiouswhat were you contemplating???
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated...Bruce Barnard 1975
Thank you for the card, and for thinking of us. We really appreciated it. What a nice surprise!
Christine Shea LoMonaco and Steve LoMonaco 1981
Brainteaser
A woman goes to heaven and notices that everyone is naked and appears as they did at
age 21. She looks around and suddenly recognizes two of the inhabitants: Adam and Eve.
How did she know it was them? (Answer is on the final page)
Flashback
On the 4th of July 1813, the US brig Niagara was launched into bay waters on the edge of Lake Erie to
join the fledgling squadron of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry. The young United States was fighting
for its existence. On 10 September in the Battle of Lake Erie, Perry, aboard the flagship Lawrence, took
his squadron into action against a British squadron under Captain R.H. Barclay. In the early, fierce
fighting, the Lawrence could no longer be maneuvered and her cannons were out of commission. Perry
leapt into a row boat and transferred his flag to the Niagara.
In the Naval Institutes Classics of Naval Literature edition of Theodore Roosevelts The Naval War of
1812, Roosevelt writes, The British ships had fought themselves to a standstill . . . The Niagara luffed
athwart their bows, within half pistol-shot, keeping up a terrific discharge of great guns and musketry,
while on the other side the British vessels were raked by the Caledonia and the schooners so closely that
some of their grape shot, passing over the foe, rattled through Perrys spars. Nothing further could be
done, and Barclays flag was struck at 3 P.M. . . . The victory of Lake Erie was most important, both in
its material results and in its moral effect. It gave us complete command of all the upper lakes, prevented
any fears of invasion from that quarter, increased our prestige with the foe and our confidence in
ourselves.
As we celebrate this 4th of July, on the 240th anniversary of our Nations independence, we remember
and salute all who have fought for our freedom, and we give thanks to the men and women serving
today defending and safeguarding the security of the United States of America.
Semper Fortis, Semper Paratus, Semper Fidelis,
The proud owner of a magnificent 1956 Chevrolet convertible, wrote to say he had restored the car to perfection,
over the last few years, then this happened. On a very warm summer afternoon he decided to take his prized car to
town. It needed gas, as the gauge was practically on empty, but he wanted ice cream, so he headed to his favorite
ice cream shop first.
He had trouble finding a parking space and had to park the car down a side street. He noticed a group of young
guys standing around smoking cigarettes and eyeing the car. He was a bit uneasy leaving it there, but people
often take interest in such an old and well-preserved car, so he went off to enjoy his ice cream.
The line at the Ice Cream Shop was long and it took him quite a while to return to his car. When he did, his worst
fears were realizedhis car was gone. Very upset, he called the police and reported the theft. About ten minutes
later, the police called him back to say they had found the car abandoned few miles out of town. They said that it
was unharmed...he was very relieved and thanked them for their fast recovery.
The policeman told him that just before he called, they had received a call from a young woman who
was an employee at a self-service gas station. She told them that three young men had driven in a
beautiful old convertible with the top down. One of them came to the window and prepaid for gas.
Then she noticed that all three of them started walking around and around the car. Then they all got
back in and drove off, without filling the tank. Thinking that this was very odd behavior, she decided to
report it.
Why would anybody steal a car, pay for gas that they never pumped, then abandon the car and walk
away? Because they couldn't find where to put the gas!
Those of us who worked in gas stations during our younger years knew the answer to this one. If YOU knew the
answer, you are old - VERY old!
In 1998, Kodak had 170,000 employees and sold 85% of all photo paper worldwide. The company was
originally founded in 1888 by George Eastman. Within just a few years, their business model
disappeared and they went bankrupt. What happened to Kodak will happen in a lot of industries in the
next 10 years - and most people don't see it coming. Did we think in 1998 that 3 years
later we would never take pictures on paper film again? Yet digital cameras were
invented in 1975. The first ones only had 10,000 pixels, but followed Moore's law. So, as with all
exponential technologies, it was a "disappointment" for a long time, before it became way superior and
became mainstream in only a few short years. It will now happen with Artificial Intelligence, health,
autonomous and electric cars, education, 3D printing, agriculture and jobs. Welcome to the 4th Industrial
Revolution. Welcome to the Exponential Age.
In The News
NBC reported that 86% of Americans believe the phrase Under God should stay. Therefore, I have a
very hard time understanding why there is such a mess about having God in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Why should our Nation cater to the 14%? Buffalo Bob Casale
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (135,000 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA
If they understood WHY and WHEN it was added, maybe they'd reconsider...Sandy
Moos 1962
Sad how our country has been forced into catering to the "rules" of lesser majorities or those that are not
citizens. We desperately need to recover our backbone, & reinforce our basis beliefs and patriotic
gestures of loyalty, devotion to county, & respect for one another!!!...Carmen Carden Maxey 1959
What is a lesser majority?...Sandy Moos
Meaning only if the voting majority in our country stood up for-& defended our rights to certain once
given rights & liberties then hopefully our "One NATION (NOT any race or religion!!) Under God"
could be restoredCarmen
Our country was born with God in our lives, it should stay there. 86% is
a majority. It's done, Under God stays!...Dana Wagoner (friend living in Indiana)
A 4 th of July Tribute
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=imfUwz8mW3c
Thanks Bob and congratulations on your hall of fame induction...John DAntonio 1964
Wonderful! Thank you for sharing!...Barbara Sprufera Ruggles 1979
Bob, thank you for a moving and thought provoking video. Every time I see the In Memoriam videos I
find that I am lucky to have known many of those that have passed...miss some very dear friends...some
that I knew from the early years of elementary school. Many that were friends of the moment in Jr. High
and High School. Back then we all thought we would live forever...how unfair that many left us way too
soon. Your efforts to help us remember are greatly appreciated. Larry Senn 1964
Wow Bob. You are SO talented!! This was s wonderful tribute!!...Cheryl Proffe Davis 1962
Thanks B.B Well done and Happy 4th and 5th and 6th and 7thNancy
Johnsen Kaye 1959
Great Tribute
Very moving and well put together. Thank you Bob for the 4 the of July
video...Charlie Cava 1955
Hi Bob...I hope this e-mail finds you well. Just to say, the 4th of July video
you put together was great. I am still well and kicking except for my upcoming hip joint replacement at
the end of this month. How are things with you??...Lou Zabbia 1961
Hey Buffalo Bob...I just finished watching your tribute. Thanks so much for
sharing. It's so easy to forget what July 4 is really all about...Al Silbert 1962
Thank You, Bob, this was great. Thank you for your service to
our countryVirginia Kolenik Doherty 1961
New Readers
Could you please add my name to the master Google list. Thank you.
Linda (Lynn) Kaprinski 1965
Dear Emily Sackman (Class of 2016)...You have the honor of becoming the
youngest alumna ever to subscribe to the HixNews Newsletter. Welcome! Best regards...
Henry Lichtenstein
Passages
Bob & HixNews...Not sure if you know but
June Sass Reeve passed away two years ago. Just want you to update your records. Greatly appreciate
it..No problem with the birthday message...Rudy (June's husband)
Editor Noteso sorry for your loss. I have updated my records.
Joyce Brown Castaldo (1967) died February 16, 2016 in Walden, NY.
and I have, for years, been looking for Barbara Jean Elizabeth Werner from Hicksville who was a
graduate of either 1969 or 1970Jim Mirro.
James Mirro...We have a John Mirro in our membership. Any relation? We dont have a Barbara Jean
Elizabeth Werner in our database. But we can add your search request to our Looking for People list if
you care to become a member. There is no charge for membership to HixNews. You cannot get access to
the list, but you are welcome to peruse it by just clicking the link...Best, Henry
John...Do you have a brother named James??? We had a people looking for people request from James
Mirro who is looking for Barbara Werner. If so, when did James graduate???Thanks buffalo bob Casale
A note from Henry He didn't say he wants to subscribe, so I'm not adding his search request to
the people looking for people list.
JimThere's a Barbara Werner on Facebook who is friends with Kerry Hill who is from Hicksville. Log
onto Facebook and search Barbara Werner.
A guy walked into a crowded bar, waving his un holstered pistol and yelled, "I have a 45 calibre Colt
1911 with a seven round magazine plus one in the chamber and I want to know who's been sleeping with
my wife."
A voice from the back of the room called out, "You need more ammo!
Amazing Stunt
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/07/cool-airplane-stunt/
Car Mirror Adjustments
http://biggeekdad.com/2010/04/car-mirror-adjustment/
Best Friends
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/07/best-friends-pets/
A remarkable Presentation by a remarkable performer
https://gloria.tv/language/qGy84X1ZyvPu2BWQxVsqwp2c3/video/qLptdAXnX
Wfi4QGh3Bq9neb8m
Rubiks-Cube Magic
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/07/rubiks-cube-magic/
Awesome strength and agility
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/07/people-are-awesome-7/
Robert Casale
Hyperlink to Teddy Smith Swedalla (263 Views)
http://youtu.be/c5kz0y6HKQQ
Hyperlink to In Memoriam for Class of 1958 (322 Views)
http://youtu.be/LOr04v1RmNU
Hyperlink to Hicksville High Mega Reunions 2000 & 2007 (793 views)
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Hyperlink to HHS Class of 1960 In Memoriam (511 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otu9UlULdus
The big car crash of the 1980s (252 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4UjipNIn1Q
Hyperlink to A Short Tour of Bayside (44 Views)
http://youtu.be/CNFRpK2d4_k
Hyperlink to 1964 Fifty Year Photo Gallery Before Reunion (568 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYvmyVX7uks
Hyperlink to 2014 5 May Photo Gallery (560 Views)
http://youtu.be/xfvqC_wSXoo
Hyperlink to 1964 Popularity Poll (408 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQFVzTknlZ4
Hyperlink to Assault on the USS Liberty 8 June 1967 (282 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TYjvOhuFr5g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=36PyCLGeeUU
Hicksville High School 1963 Fifty Year Reunion Preview (716 Views)
https://www.youtu
be.com/watch?v=2fU5MjCjHCQ
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a5pOS4jwFJ0
Hyperlink to In Memoriam Class of 1963 (388 Views)
http://youtu.be/xAekQO9tREw
Hyperlink to look at Buffalo Bob Casale early and in the Navy (99 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S77NTog-dbE