Hicksville High School Newsletter..

November 2016

Around Hicksville

This is the best I can do for examples of the shirts....the tees are all
nice quality cotton, the hoodies (one pocket) are nice and heavy and soft, the golf shirts have the
graphics embroidered. I will be sending your personal messages in the next few days. I DO NOT DO
Facebook Messenger on my phone. I would go nuts! So please understand I won't be answering you
instantly. If anyone wants to vouch for the quality please feel free. In addition to last year's offerings I
am doing LONG SLEEVES and TANK TOPS in both mens and womens. No thongs...sorry Buzzy
Assante.
Oh and for those who don't know I donate $1 for each garment and match any donation you choose to
make (up to $5). Last year we raised $4500, year before that $3300....I am hopeful we break $5000 this
year....but whatever we raise, know that some fire company, or fireman, or fireman's family will benefit
in the name of Terry Farrell from the folks at "you know you're from Hicksville if".
Walter Relling 1977

A Hicksville Super Hero

Steve Finkelstein at The Brandenburg

Gate in Berlin wearing his Hicksville shirt

I grew up in Hicksville NY long island during a time when everyone treated each other like Family. We
went outside to play

we got dirty; we ate pb&j sandwiches; penny candy; bomb pops; drank egg cremes
We played "RCK", "Kick the Can" "Mother May I", "Red Light, Green Light", "Two-Box",

"Stoop Ball", "Hide and Go Seek" and "Stickball" in the street. We enjoyed playing "jacks", "hopscotch
and "skully". There was no such thing as bottled water. When we could get our hands on a monkey
wrench we opened fire hydrants, played in sprinklers, walked to public pools. We weren't AFRAID OF
ANYTHING. If you fell down you would just get back up. If someone had a fight, that's what it was...a
fight. Kids didn't have guns when I grew up.

The street lights were our reminder to get back on the block so u could hear your parents when they
would whistle or call you to come in for the night. School was mandatory. We watched our mouths
around our elders because we knew If we DISRESPECTED any adult there would be hell to pay. Hold
your finger down to copy and paste. Please re-post with your block if you're proud that you came from a
close knit community and will never forget where you came from! PeaceMaureen Uss Benson
1964

I actually had two blocks, Berry Lane that was just off Spindle Road and Edgewood Drive that was just
off Glenbrook Road. I remember both well and Im proud of the neighbors and friends that graced my
life during the high school years. Happy to be able to maintain some of those relationships that are
almost 60 years old. That makes me a whipper-snapper (that phrase was coined by who???) I am
delighted to celebrate my 74th birthday in December.
Buffalo Bob Casale

Helen Luna Carr (1963) and husband David Carr

A service dog having his caricature drawn at Disneyland

Google is honoring the inventor of the ball point pen. Which of you St Iggies and Holy Family schoolers
remember these? It took skill to use these rascals...Walter Relling

Forced to use them in 6th grade. Sucked being a lefty!...Nick DiPalo 1976

When the Parker T-Ball Jotter first came out mom & dad convinced Sister Rose
Dominic to let me use a ballpoint pen. That was in late 50s. Couple years later Bics were sold in the
classrooms. I was taught by Mom how to use a fountain pen from an early age. I had an Easterbrook
with changeable nibs for different effects. Did get ink-stained fingers a few times.
Mike Ryan

I was proud to be on of the LAST kids allowed to use one of those. As I recall (2nd
grade?), you used a pencil until you passed a penmanship test to be allowed to use them.
F. Pat Englert

I think it was 3d grade. I remember writing a letter to Mrs McCormick informing

her that my penmanship deserved a cartridge pen. And she agreed.
Teri Bradley Walsh 1973, Holy Family

I was always putting holes in the paper with those thingsDebbie Fischer
Dowdell 1973
A note to Debbie from WalterNot sure if it was meant to torture us or teach us patience and
discipline!...
A note to Walter from DebbieI'm not sure what the lesson was either; I just know the nuns
didn't appreciate the holes.
I remember using one in I think the 6th grade and then in jr high. Woodland Ave for 6th grade and then
Hicksville Jr high. I loved using themJoann Carignan

I liked cartridge pens better than ballpoint

Lynne Lombardi 1971

Remember having to wait on line in

the hall to get my box of Schaefer cartridges. And was going to say, who ruined one of the Holy Family
white shirts with a leak??? At least it matched the tie!...John F. Boyle 1975

No turquoise ink allowed at Holy

Family!!! And you could only use the fountain pen once your cursive writing was approved! What a
leaky, inky mess!!!!!...Judy Swallow Wilhelm
A note from John Boyle to Judy Swallow how are all the other "J"s. Jim, Joyce, Judson
A note from Judy to JohnHi, John! we're OK! Judson is living in Albuquerque right now with
my Mom and her husband Al. Joy is married to Doug Zimmerman and they live in WA, vacationing in
France right now. Jimmy is really old, LOL !! retired, living in Arizona. I'm living in East Northport
with my hubby and 3 sons. Thanks for asking- how you doin'?...Judy
A note to JudyI'm good, living in SoCal--don't really like it, going back to school. Might head up
to Washington next!

 I had a trip down memory lane today as I visited and walked the empty hallways
of my former grammar school St. Ignatius Loyola. So many thoughts flooded my mind as I peeked in
the classrooms of the Old School. The winding staircases were always dark and scary to a child and they
were as equally scary for a 61 year old. I wish I had someone with me today to share those memories
with. The building has changed since I was last there but the memories were like it was yesterday.
Remember those nuns! Remember the tunnel between the 2 schools, remember the lunch rooms,
remember recess, remember the library, remember the furnace room. Remember the memories
Cheryl Gries Brown 1972

I spent a lot time in the school and I was a Cadet in the St Ignatius Girls Drum & Bugle Corps!! Spent
many, many hours practicing in that school & parking lot!! A lot of great memories those years! In 1972
they were renovating the church & I was getting married so they said I had to get married in the school. I
declined & went to St James Apostle. Many, many great memories living in Hicksville!...Carol Ann
Howe

So sad that the school closed after so many years. My father, brothers and sisters
went to school there as well as myself and my brother and sisters. So many memories good and bad. I
can still smell in my memory the hallways when you walked in on the first day back to school.
Carol Ofenloch Tranchina 1968

Thanks to MaryJo Crabtree Morrow class of 1971 for this pretty sunset

Animals are creatures of habit and my cat, Dallas, is no exception. Hes a house cat that has only been
outside once, when he tried to escape. He loves to lay on the dining room table at night so he can look
out the window to see the rabbits and stray cats. When the sun starts to come up, he heads to the spare
bedroom where he lies on the bed until the room lights up. Then he heads to one couch that is leather
and he lies there until its really bright and the sun is shining into his face. Then he goes to the back door
and lies on a throw rug until its time to eat. Then he goes to a second couch and lies on a towel that I
placed there for his comfort. Then finally goes and lies in a box I put on the floor with a second towel.
Please write something about your pet who, too, is a creature of habitBuffalo Bob Casale

Dallas is a handsome boyEllen Baumgartner 1969

My cat Vanessa has to drink only from my bathroom faucet & also tries to beat me to the recliner
Anita Quattrone

A note to Anita from Buffalo Bob Casalemy first cat, back in 1966, was Diablo and she
liked to drink from the faucet as welland liked to lounge inside the leg of my softball uniform.

Unfortunately my O'Ryan went over the rainbow bridge two years ago but when he was alive he used to

sit on the window sill & as soon as he saw me get out of the car he would start to meow until I got in the
apartmentJeannie Kaplan Toplin 1969
A note from Bob to JeannieI know when Dallas is pissed because he walks around the house
crying with a deep throaty noise, almost like hes howling!!!

Take that cat for a walk !!!...Margie Exelberth Felman

My Lucy thinks the couch is hers & only hers. If someone sits on it she gets upsets. She then acts like
she has to go out, when someone gets up she jumps in their spot and continues until she has her spot
back. Also, she likes to bark once everyone is in bed. I try to get her out before I go in and she refuses to
move. Lights out, head on pillow and woof!! My son & I ignore her but my husband gets up. (he is also
a creature of habit. LOL)Janet Tramposch Moskos 1978

Congrats to John Maniec on his engagement to Meg Reichlin-Battle!!!!

Maureen Uss / John / Meg

Not to say that things have changed but yesterday I told my next door neighbor (who has lived there for
about 25 years) that I walked and my father rode his scooter to "The Green" (we lived within walking
distance of the West Village Green). The neighbor had absolutely no idea what I was talking about. I
guess that not many know where Allied or Center Shops is located as wellLynne Lombardi
1971

I lived on Berry Lane and frequented the West Village Green for a variety of
reasons. Swam in the pool during the summer. Got my haircut at the barber next to the deli. My barber
was Joe. Every Friday, used to buy cod fish cakes at the deli. Then my first job was at the Sunrise
Supermarket that was the middle store at the time. Became friendly with the cops that had a phone they
used on the outside wall of the deli Car 209. Loved the bakery in the Allied Shopping Center that had
the best strawberry cheesecake. That bakery is now Dunkin Donut. The dollar general store was a 5 &
10 cent store. I was there when I was around 14 near to Christmas and saw some guy shoving clothes
into a duffel bag. I found the manager and told him what was happening. And Center Shops was a place
I had lunch during school and there is or was Wickers. Also rented an apartment in a house across from
Center Shops on Newbridge Road that was owned by Bobby FlanaganBuffalo Bob Casale
1961

1964

Gee, Bob.....I lived on Berry Lane too. #4Diane Snyder Gould

Such memories of The Green. I grew up on Rover Lane. What I considered

"hoods" played stick ball behind the drug store. With 25 cents in our pockets for lunch, we'd go to the
pool from 9:30am until 5:30pm when we got kicked out . We called the 5&10 on Newbridge and
Levittown Parkway "across the road." We had some great neighbors and I loved growing up in
HicksvilleDebbi Gould Coonerty 1972

When we wanted to end the day at the west village green pool, we did
cannonballs off the high diving board. that guaranteed our leaving. I remember the lifeguard who would
kick us out daily - name was JerryErnie Constantine
Editor Note My friends and I used to do the same thing and we were asked to leave the pool by
Lifeguard Irene Aker who I think graduated in 1958buffalo bob casale

Allied on Jerusalem
(Grand Union, Crown Bakery) Center Shoppes on OCR (Bohack). Am I close enough?...Mark
Provenzano 1971 (shown above with Alyssa)
Spot on. Remember when the mini tornado hit the Carvel Stand across from Allied? I think it's now a
Dairy Barn???...Buffalo Bob

I remember wellMark
Yes,loved crown bakeryElizabeth Michael 1984
I remember the tornado well. Carvel was giving out the stuff in their freezer. Got a good stash of flying
saucersLarry Levy 1973

 I miss those genuine fish cakes on Fridays

Ellen Baumgartner 1969

Allied Shopping Center.....Jack's went to see Santa was in the Basement every Christmas and Crown
Bakery had the Best Ever Jelly Donuts!!...Kathy Semprebene Calandrillo

The corner of Center Shops was a pharmacy that also had a fountain
boothJean Pius Mucchiari 1965

I want to say it was Whalen Drugs but that was on the corner of Broadway and East Marie Street. Then
it was Hicksville Bike & Toy and now its Sign A Rama. Lenny's pizza was a late-comer. Originally I
remember Resnick Brothers (a dry goods store (clothes, etc.), the Jewish book store, Alllied Deli.
Lynne Lombardi 1971
Editor NoteAbout Whalen Drugs, back in 1910, it was Huettners

Allied had Lenny's Pizza and Crown Bake ShopCenter Shops had Bohack where my first job was.
My friend, Marianne Hoerner, worked at the candy store. I cant remember the name of the owner.
Edward Smith 1972

And Allied also had Levco Drugs and Jack's 5 & 10 (Jack was Myra Stein's dad--she
graduated in '66, I think)...and, of course, the Candy Store on the corner with the lunch counter
Marianne Hoerner 1968

Bohack, the 5 and 10 store, Italian Restaurant, Surgical Supplies, a Dentist Dr.
Hoffmann. there were many things there...Susan Germann Mongno 1964
OMG! If I close my eyes, I can imagine the odor of sweets baking as you walked through the door.
Good stuff!!...Darren ONeill

Taylor Swift and her mom

To Bob CasalePlease pass on to Ed Delaney (Class of 1961) that both Alan Aker, M.D. and John Aker
live in Boca Raton, Florida. Alan is an ophthalmologist. I knew Alan and John Aker; Ed and his brother
Jim Delaney many years ago when we were members of Holy Family Church on Fordham Avenue in
Hicksville. Hope this helpsBob Peluso1964St. Pius X Preparatory Seminary

The bandaged finger is the result of not getting your hand out of the way of a closing car door!!!
Betty Harrison Germain 1964

Those who grew up on Long Island in the 70s likely remember the Times Square Stores, or as they were
better known, TSS. Although never exactly plentiful, these department stores were memorable for their
discount prices in the pre Wal-Mart era. Today, they exist only in our memories. Above photos show
demolition of the store that was located on Hempstead Turnpike near Newbridge Road. The property
will soon house another Home DepotMichael Hare 1974

Mark Virgilio, HHS Class of '67, has recently released a CD. It is described as "An eclectic collection of
original songs from Rock to Folk to Country to Ragtime, mixing the humorous and serious. Collected
from my personal experiences both real & imaginary." I had played in bands with Mark during our High
School years, and we've kept in touch over the years. I'm glad to see that Mark continued with music,
and after 50 years has something to show for it. The CD can be purchased from CD Baby
(www.cdbaby.com) for anyone who would like to check it out.

Frank Koziuk 1967

A Very Pretty Sunset

Do the right thing, even when no one is watching. Its called Integrity!!!

Walter Weller

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated Gail
Fallon Hessel 1955 (shown above with Charlie Cava)

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciatedJill
Owen Simoneschi (1959) & Vito Simoneschi (50th Anniversary)

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated Beth
Reilly Bianco 1959

Thank you for the card and thinking

of us. It was much appreciated. It was our 35th and we spent a month visiting Ireland.
Judy DeVincentis Morgan (1958) and Larry Morgan

Thank you for the card and

thinking of us. It was much appreciated Roberta Dictor Frankel (1958) & Mel Frankel

Neat tee shirt from Burns Avenue this yearCheryl Gries Brown

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated. It was
53 years ago this morning (October 5, 1963) when I said I Do to a wonderful womanMarcia &
Bill Allan 1960

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was
much appreciated Denny Tillman 1960

Just another pretty face

Thanks for the card HixNews. It was very amusing. I

really appreciate the thought Mike Bisaccio 1961

Thanks for the anniversary card and

thinking of us. Our anniversary was special and we successfully chalked up another year.
Bonnie Kiernan Fogelberg (1961) & Bill Fogelberg

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated Jim
Stumbles Thompson 1961

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated
Janice Breeden Manaskie 1962

Thank you for the anniversary card and for thinking of us. It was much
appreciated . And thanks, too, for the birthday card.
Vivian Goodman McCraw (1962) & Ralph McCraw (43 rd Anniversary)

Thank you for the card and for

thinking of me. It was much appreciatedDana Hayden Jackson 1962

Thoughts of Spring during the fall march toward the cold and snow

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was
much appreciated and made our day even more special.
Janet Steitz Masi & Anthony Masi 1963

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated Virginia Cabbe Reinhardt 1964

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated John Maniec 1964

Thanks for the card and thinking of me. Still cant believe that we (class of 64
folks) are now 70ish! But still loving life. Appreciate the thought Charlie Henningsen 1964

Looking as good as threescore and ten can

look, I guessBill Palmer, Jr. 1964

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciated Mary DeFelice Stea 1965

Thank you for the anniversary card and thinking of us. Its amazing that after 31
years we havent killed each other. Marianne Carine Ebbit (1968) and John Hoerner
And thanks, too, for the birthday cardMarianne

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Rich Delia 1968

Thank you for the card and thinking of me. What a great card! You always
remember Denise Eisele Felipe 1969

Thank you for the card and thinking of us. Thank you for all the work you do to keep
us posted on our fellow alumni and neighbors. We know its a big job and just want to let you know that
we devour each issue and appreciate all that you doDiana DAntuono Depalma-Henne
(1969) and Bill Henne

 Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Kevin McHugh 1970

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Linda Romagnolo McHugh 1971

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Ray Carine 1972

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.
Joe Varecha 1973

Moonrise somewhere???

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
Donna Rivera Downey (1974) and John Downey

Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated Josie
Dzieniezewski Bachhi 1976

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much
appreciatedTed Jeremenko 1977 (Ted shown with wife Maria)

Thank you for the card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciatedEd
Coakley 1979
Thank you for the card and for thinking of us. It was much appreciated.
Suzanne & Philip Chester 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?
For the answer, scroll to the end.
If you have a brainteaser, send to bufbob@juno.com

Email Address Changes

Bonnie Kiernan Fogelberg, class of 1961, has a new email address. Anyone wanting to get in touch with
Bonnie, please send a note to editors@hixnews.com and we will make a connectionThe Editors

Flashback

Dennis Hopper and Kiefer Sutherland in Flashback (1990)

What the heck is it???

March 18, 1990 - The largest art theft in U.S. history occurs in Boston,
Massachusetts, when two thieves posing as policemen abscond twelve
paintings worth an estimated $100-200 million from the Isabella Stewart
Gardner Museum. ..some are shown below

In The News

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l3LFML_pxlY&spfreload=10

The Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) has authorized

renovations to the Hicksville Hub of the LIRR back in February.
The plan that totals in excess of 100 million dollars is underway and is a
welcome renovation to the community and those who use the facility on a
daily basis. The renovations are not restricted to one area and include the
platform, heated waiting areas, improved lighting, an escalator and an
elevator.
Thanks for the info Chris Andersen

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October 21, 2016: Colorado is about to start operating its first ski lift for the 2016/2017
season. Arapahoe Basin is set to open Black Mountain Express lift accessing the High Noon
trail at 9am and people have been lining up since pre-dawn! There is an average of 30 feet of
snow each season. The first snows this year accumulated 49 inches in October, the most ever
for October. There are 109 trails covering 960 acres. The longest trail is 1.5 miles in length.
The base elevation is 10,780 feet and the summit is at 13,050 feet.
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The Russian Fleet is flexing its muscles, taunting NATO. Interestingly

as I Google this event, I see only Fox news U S media coverage. No
CBS, CNN,NBC,ABC....why is that I wonder? Every media outlet in the
UK is covering it! The Cold War is beginning again. I wonder how
"cold" it will actually be. The USA is neither feared nor respected.

Would you cuddle this lynx???

I love you, too, you big furless creature

Snack Timewonder if its from Raimos

Freddie Mercury and his cat Tiffany

carry on, carry on as if nothing really matters

This service dog had a caricature drawn at Disneyland and it might

be the cutest thing ever
Clayton Kershaws performance in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series was
unquestionably impressive seven shutout innings and just two hits, stifling the Cubs bats enough
so that his team could escape Chicago with a 1-0 win. Not only was it impressive, but it was historic
in a way you probably never would have expected. Only one other pitcher in baseball history had
beat the Cubs 1-0 in the postseason. That would the great Babe Ruth. Kershaw and The Babe, hows
that for an unlikely pair?

New Readers
Greeting from central Texas(Still "you guys......never y'alls)I just found out about this website
while being nostalgic about the great town that I grew up in. I'd like to be included as a subscriber and
also on the class listing. The website looks interesting and look forward to the newsletter. Thanks. Stay
healthy and keep up the nice workTom Weiss 1968
Bill Weiss 1978
Angel Costello Weiss 1978
AngelYours and Bills names are added. Are you related to Tom Weiss, Class of 1968?...Best,
Henry
HenryYes !...Tom Weiss 1968 and Richard Weiss 1973 and Christine Weiss - Winberry 1976Angel
AngelAnd what, may I ask, are the relationships? Just curiousBest, Henry
HenryBill, Christine, Richie, and Tom Weiss are all siblings. I married Bill Weiss. We all were born
and raised in Hicksville and went to Hicksville HighAngel
Thanks for the clarification, Angel. If you have no objection, we would like to post this information in
our next issue of the NewsletterBest, Henry
Sure !...Best regardsAngel
Thanks!
I am forwarding your permission to Buffalo Bob Casale, our principal editor. He may want to ask you
something else about your family's roots in Hicksville (for the Newsletter post). Our members enjoy
reading such storiesBest, Henry

Len Eirich 1964

Marian Davis Hofferber 1966

Bill Hack 1974

Diane Anderson 1977

Laurel Schieferstein 1978

Passages
Hi BobI sent you a message on Facebook, but not sure if you saw it. Mariyln Bowles, Buddy's sister,
saw Pat Kocher a couple of weeks ago. She is friends with Pat's sister and Pat Kocher was visiting her
sister for her sister's birthday. HHS newsletter has had Pat as deceased for several
years. Marilyn is supposed to get Pat's email address. I will keep you posted. Hope all is wellBill
Canham 1961
Hope she is placed on the "alive list" once again and can receive the Hicks Newsletter! She was
disappointed to miss the 50th and said she would have come back from Oregon to attend it
Marilyn Bowles-Nejman 1966
PatA thousand apologies for having you listed as deceased. It isn't the first mistake made and I'm
certain it won't be the last. Back in 2011 when the reunion committee headed by Dennis Naso was
looking for people, an appeal was made to all with known email addresses to pass the word about the
reunion to their personal email lists. Obviously you were not on any one's list. Vinnie Luna created an
excel list that I'm going to attach for your perusal. Your name is not on the list.
The Hicksville Newsletter is always on line at our website http://hixnews.com
If you go there and look at the menu at the top of the newsletter, you will notice a menu item called
Archives. Almost every newsletter is available for you to view ...just click on the month and year when
you enter Archives. Also there is an area where Bio Sketches are stored and there are many from our
class. The newsletter section (item 3 in the menu) is the meat of each month.
Not want to slight the other menu items that are equally worthy of viewing...photo gallery...memory
lane...casales corner...humor!
I'm attaching a writeable form that you can use should you want to submit a sketch.
You can go to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg_8jDaeEcg to see the 2005
reunion
Lastly, we are sorry you missed the reunion in 2011. You can view highlights after I figure out what I did
with the video. I've switched computers twice since 2011 and I have to search for things. You get my
drift??? Glad you are with us. Any questions please address to me. love yahbuffalo bob cas

Im Baffled!!!

Please announce the passing of

Ingrid Stockle Kunz. She was the wife of Richard and a member of the class of 1959. Please add her
name to the 1959 and the alumni In Memoriam lists. Thank you.

Carl Probst 1959

Please add the following three HHS alumni to your "In Memoriam List"
Class of 1950- Charles Rosengren (Sept. 2016)
Class of 1952

Ralph North (May, 2016)

Robert North (July, 2016) Thank youRichard North, 1950

Class of 1958. We lost

Patricia Heney on September 1, 2016 at the home of

Mary DAmato in Fairfax Virginia

Sue Brody Benedetto 1958

Editor notePat and her brother Mike were neighbors of mine back in the day. Mike passed away years
ago.

My home at 2 Berry Lane is on the left and the Heney home on Memory Lane is on the rightbuffalo
bob casale

My heart was broken

yesterday, September 30, 2016, when we lost my beautiful mother, Anita. She was not only my mother
but my absolute best friend. She was only sick for a few days, for which I am grateful, so she did not
suffer long but there are so many things I never got a chance to tell her. I am going to miss our nighttime
cups of tea or keeping score when watching Dancing With the Stars. These seem trivial, but it was
important time that we spent together. I guess that heaven must have needed another angel. I am grateful
for every moment we had together and I know how lucky I was to have had her as long as I did. She was
90 and yet it seems to soon to say goodbye but I know I will not have to because shell always be in my
heart and my soul. Mommy may you be led into the light by the other six Boccio sisters; you are all
together again with Nanny, just like she always wanted and someday well all be together again. I hope
you met with Aunt Lucy, Aunt Fay, Aunt Vera, Aunt Sizzy, Aunt Hope and , of course, Aunt Mimi.
Denise said she heard the roar from heaven when you got there because they were so happy to see you.
Are they still letting you be the spoiled baby sister? I love you Mommy and miss you so much already.
Dont worry; Ill take good care of Daddy and Jay and Ill be fine.
Lynne Lombardi 1971

It is with heavy heart I am writing to inform you that my brother

Dennis Cuti , class of 1960 passed away on October 5, 2016. Respectfully.

Diane Cuti Germain 1962

Rest In Peace my dear Mother. God has taken my Mom home. Mom passed
peacefully this morning after suffering congestive heart failure. Mom lived 90 years surrounded by 5
children, 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren who brought her much happiness. You will be
missed! I will miss my Sunday's with you!...Felicia Rybak Adorno 1972

FeliciaSo sorry for your loss. My prayers for your family. You were blessed to
have Mom in your life and all the generations after her to carry on the memories. Even though she was
90, youre never prepared for their departure. Love, Hugs, Prayers for all.
Maureen Uss Benson 1964

Dear EditorsI am sad to report to you that your schoolmate and my husband

Harvey M Weiss died on October 17, 2016. He enjoyed receiving your newsletter so much. If you
would like more information, please contact me at shirleyweiss@gwi.net... Sincerely Shirley
Shirley...So sorry for your loss. Whenever I hear his name, I see him in Uniform during the Korean War.
I think that was the only photo we have on file. If you have another photo that you would like me to post
with the note of his death, please send that along. Also if you'd like to write a eulogy, we can post that as
well. Again, sorry for you loss..Warmest RegardsBuffalo Bob Casale and the gang at HixNews

Hey, Whitey. What are you doing?

Just taking a nap!!

Videos on the internet

Andy Andrews
https://biggeekdad.com/2016/10/andy-andrews-not-normal/
Cutest Koala
http://biggeekdad.com/2016/10/cutest-koala-bear-ever/
Talented Nina Conti
http://biggeekdad.com/2013/11/talented-nina-conti/
Time Lapse video of a Monsoon
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qVrBH4v5HLM

A Very Scary Ride

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4T4vc1QqiPM

A beautiful video that features the Dolomite Mountains located in

northeastern Italy. They form a part of the Southern Limestone Alps and
extend from the River Adige in the west to the Piave Valley (Pieve di Cadore)
in the east.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NvX_zbrGuA

How Italians Learn To Talk

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tYk6TWFfICI
Sit back and enjoy the majesty of the world
https://www.youtube.com/embed/mMq1FqiM8Qc
A beautiful look at Iceland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MuSVWiqTGcM
Ridiculous Parking Ticket
https://biggeekdad.com/2016/10/ridiculous-parking-ticket/
Weekend Dogs
https://biggeekdad.com/2016/10/weekend-dogs-awesome/

Our beautiful worlds colors

https://biggeekdad.com/2016/10/our-worlds-beautiful-colors/

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
I Pledge Allegiance to the Flag (98,656 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f4sj4kUD5TA
Class of 1962 Fifty Year Reunion (800 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=joyi_5uxlXE
Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans (1032 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Hicksville New York Then and Now (12,607 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jacJ_v0ceuU
HHS Class of 1963 Photo Gallery (992 Views)
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

Buffalo Bob Casale

Hyperlink to Great Lakes Pensacola Bremerhaven Cyprus USS Liberty Skaggs Island
(62 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDr6-Bbn4_o
Hyperlink to Hicksville Military June 2015 (345 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_26pgnSICM
Hyperlink to Las Vegas Surprise (48 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lPsUsGEOHA8
Hyperlink to HHS 1955 Multi Year & Fifty Year Reunions (201 Views)
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
Hyperlink to Class of 1959 In Memoriam (317 Views)
http://youtu.be/LKWi_eOVAZM
Hyperlink to Hicksville High School Class of 1961 In Memoriam (376 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QAz5U17M9Xw
Hyperlink to Class of 1964 Before Reunion Collage (80 Views)
http://youtu.be/Y-HVOlhUc9w
Hyperlink to Class of 1964 In Memoriam (1080 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaATdDOTIRM
Hicksville High School, Hicksville, NY Class of 1961 Reunion 2004 (1,042 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bg_8jDaeEcg
Campaign to Rebuild the Fountain in Kennedy Park, Hicksville, New York (174 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EX_yiVnEDQc
Hyperlink to Forty Year Reunion Hicksville Class of 1965 (644 Views)
http://youtu.be/2Xf3MXcEXRQ

Berryman Lane (166 Views)

http://youtu.be/2wQGg1NPhrQ
Robert Casale U.S. Navy career in Pictures (213 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qh4Lo3EfnTU
Charlie Brown & Franz Stigler (1,546 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rfncbMMu-Q
Down Memory Lane Class of 1962 Reunion Preview (503 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQxdTsQHjiI
Mini Photo Tour of Australia (435 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Igu3etBR-jM&list=UUhyjVpoo4kFmGntWgvnBkWw
Hyperlink to Class of 1962 In Memoriam (494 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TWQoCRMn9ms
1963 Hicksville High School Fifty Year Reunion Preview (82 views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LiZKQMzoYi0
Hyperlink to 1963 Fifty Year reunion (30 Views)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_iSqm9XxYw

Answer to Brainteaserthey were the only two people without a navel or

belly button!!! Have you checked yours lately. Mine is expanding and is in
jeopardy of disappearing!!!