What was the invasion of Normandy?

The Western Allies of World War II launched the largest amphibious invasion in history
when they assaulted Normandy, located on the northern coast of France, on 6 June 1944.
The invaders were able to establish a beachhead as part of Operation Overlord after a
successful "D-Day," the first day of the invasion.

How many Allied troops invaded Normandy?

The Normandy Invasion consisted of 5,333 Allied ships and landing craft embarking
nearly 175,000 men. The British and Canadians put 75,215 troops ashore, and the
Americans 57,500, for a total of 132,715, of who about 3,400 were killed or missing, in
contrast to some estimates of ten thousand.

How many Americans died on Normandy Beach?

The landings took place along a 50-mile (80 km) stretch of the Normandy coast divided
into five sectors: Utah, Omaha, Gold, Juno and Sword. Approximately 10,000 allies were
injured or killed - 6,603 American, of which 2,499 were fatal, 2,700 UK soldiers and
1,074 Canadians, of which 359 fatal.
My great grandmother

Ellen Barry, at the U.S. war cemetery in France about 1920. Her son was my uncle

Joseph Barry who was killed there in WWI. He is on the war memorial at Hicksville
middle school and the
Knights of Columbus is named after him. She sailed there with other Gold Star mothers
after the war. I remember reading the entry in her diary when she learned of his death.
This is what Memorial Day really signifies. Appreciation, honor and often irreplaceable
loss. God bless America

Ellen Baumgartner 1969

Footage of the actual invasion…

https://www.bing.com/videos/search?q=World+War+Two+Normandy+Invasion&&
view=detail&mid=A7B2264E7C2687B0C6EEA7B2264E7C2687B0C6EE&&FORM
=VRDGAR

75th anniversary of Normandy D-Day

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8k9Si28k0Fk

September, 2, 1945…Japanese Surrender, World War II

This film is believed to have never been seen before, only shots of the surrender were
known. General McArthur's voice is a rarity in these old film clips. This is a 'must see' for
the WWII history buff or anyone interested in history. This is an actual film made of the
surrender ceremony of the Japanese to McArthur in Tokyo Bay in September 1945.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/vcnH_kF1zXc

Flags of Hicksville. Thank you to those who serve our United States of America.

Cheryl Gries Brown 1972

Daniel's Boots, By Mary Stea
 Dear Family and Friends,
Come to the Awareness Walkathon for Soldiers and Vets
who have PTSD
and have died from PTSD.
22 soldiers and Vets kill themselves every day because of
the invisible wounds of PTSD.
Help make our country aware of this tragedy
by either participating in the walkathon or as a spectator.
(My Daniel will be the mascot with a life size cardboard cut
out of his image, NEVER FORGET!)
Saturday, June 8th
8 AM Gardiner Park, Bay Shore
Sponsored by MISSION 22
Stefan and Jenny Hespeler.
Stefan@mission22.com.
Love,
Mary
Click the below hyperlink and then just click on each 1944 photo anywhere and it will
become 2014.
https://interactive.guim.co.uk/embed/2014/apr/image-opacity-slider-
master/index.html?ww2-dday

Relationships are a lot like algebra. Have you ever looked at your X and wondered Y?

Bob…Your video Memorial Day Tribute to Hicksville High School Veterans

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1304uB9Uoqk&list=UUXo7KBz3u7jaisFnbyAeyxQ
Outstanding presentation! Very moving. Have passed it on.

Steve Sica - 1957 & Grace Heffernan Sica - 1958

Around Hicksville

Shari Hinden, Class of 1975, is enjoying a meal with classmate Arlene Giese on Friday,
April 26. It’s nice to share time with a good friend.
Congratulations Hicksville!

For the fourth consecutive year, the Hicksville School District has been honored with the
Best Communities for Music Education designation from The NAMM Foundation for its
outstanding commitment to music education.

Michele Johnson, Councilwoman

BOB…WHY IS THERE NEVER, OR RARELY, ANY NEWS OF THE

HICKSVILLE HIGH CLASS OF 1953???
MARCELLA A. YENICK 1953
Joined Supervisor Joseph Saladino and my colleagues on the Town Board in recognizing
Hicksville resident

Alexa Sheryll for recently being crowned Miss Empire State 2019 at the Miss New
York/New Jersey Pageant. A very bright and talented woman, Alexa will next represent
New York at the USA National Miss Scholarship in Disney World this summer. As part
of the recent competition, Alexa demonstrated her musical talent and commitment to
community service, including the advancement of important causes such as anti-bullying.
Some from the graduating class of 1961, from St. Ignatius 8th grade, had a mini-reunion
held May 6, 2019 at Broadway Diner, Hicksville while I was up from Florida.

In attendance were Mary Alice Sullivan, Maureen Farley, Cele Larkin, Pat Clancy, Joyce
Montalbano and Brenda Berkman. We'd love to plan a 60th reunion and would appreciate
help finding former classmates, some shown below in our 2nd grade class picture

as well as those in the other classes of our graduating group. If you are one of them, or
know of someone from the 1961 graduating class, please contact me with their name and
contact info THANKS!!!
Pat Clancy Kriss
I was given a private tour of the
USS New York recently.

The Captain of the ship found out I was a first responder at the world trade center attack
and he came to the bridge to say hello. During the tour we came into an area that had a
giant poster with all the names of the victims on it, as I walked towards it the first name I

saw was George Howard; I grew up around the block from the Howard family in
Hicksville and went to school with his sister Gerri Anne. It is nice to know that these
victims are being remembered in this special way.
NEVER FORGET!!!

Mike Kennedy
We’re very proud of our son

Clinton Brown III, AKA CB3, (shown above with Sofia) in receiving this award from
CableFax magazine. Clinton has always brought awareness to disability and diversity
throughout his entire life. He teaches us every day about how much one can accomplish
when they’re focused on what’s important in life. Kudos CB3!!!

Cheryl Gries Brown & Clinton Brown

2019 The Work Culture List 2019 Winner for Employee Spirit Hero
Wall Street’s loss is cable’s gain. Altice USA revenue planning & analysis manager
Clinton Brown went to school for finance and banking and wanted to work in the
financial district. “Cable wasn’t even on my radar,” he says.
But after two summers commuting for internships from Long Island into Manhattan and
dealing with mass transit and accessibility problems, Brown, who has dwarfism and uses
a mobility device, started looking for work closer to home. He applied for a job 14 years
ago at what was then Cablevision, and though he could have had an inside connection, he
chose not to use it.
“My dad was a longtime Cablevision employee. I tried my best not to tell him until my
second interview. He was pretty surprised I had not said anything to him,” recalls Brown.
That’s indicative of the type of employee Brown embodies. He’s independent and always
up for a challenge, taking on risk management roles through the years in various
departments—from customer service to marketing to network management. For the last
four years, he’s been in revenue planning. And pretty much anyone who has met Brown
or worked with him will tell you he’s enthusiastic and a true ambassador for the
company.

That employee spirit led him to take on the role last year of leading employee resource
group Altice Access, which represents people with disabilities. It’s a role he takes
seriously, noting that recruitment of people within the company who identify with
disabilities can sometimes be hard. “The stigma in America for so long has been, ‘don’t
try to stand out. Don’t look like you could be a liability,’” he says. “I think we are trying
to rip the cover off that at Altice USA.” Of course, an Employee Spirit Hero can handle
the job. With Brown as Access’ leader, it has grown from about 10 people at its
formation to more than 50 today.

Altice’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion (it just received a perfect score on this year’s
Corporate Equality Index released by the HRC Foundation) gets Brown fired up. “It’s not
just on paper. It’s in meetings. It’s in the way our CEO and COO pay attention to you
when you’re across the boardroom table and you’re speaking about D&I efforts. When
people really care, you can tell,” he says.

Brown’s influence is being felt outside the walls of Altice as he serves as an advocate for
customers with disabilities. “We have 30 new walk-in centers… being built across the
country. Those 30 centers will be the interactions our customers have with us,” he says.
“I’m working with the architecture group and construction management group to ensure
complete accessibility. It’s amazing to get your foot in the door before projects are even
finished.”

“Clint’s relentless positivity in everything he does at Altice USA is contagious and it

deserves to be celebrated," says Colleen Schmidt, Altice's EVP, and HR. He is someone
that makes a true difference in the lives of everyone he works closely with here at the
company, and he is a standout advocate on our behalf with many aspects of our local and
regional community. He is a great example of what Altice USA strives for, and we are a
better company because Clint is a part of our team.” -Amy Maclean
We met this young man, when visiting the Viscardi Center,

Gleyber Torres, who plays with the N.Y. Yankees (shown above with CB3). What a
really nice guy, a good ballplayer and he’s 22.

Cheryl Gries Brown

My Paintings were on display at

The Firefly Galley, 162 Main St., Northport, NY 11768
for the GRAND OPENING on Saturday, May 11th.

Mary DeFelice Stea 1965

Congratulations to HHS 1972 graduate

Bob Sofia appearing on the 7000th show of Wheel of Fortune. Hicksville is proud of you.
GO COMETS!
Cheryl gries Brown
That’s fantastic. I always wondered if Bob was our “Comet”. We’re Dutch Lane alums.

Hilary Sperber 1972

Just call me blondie! Thanks to my wonderful friend and hairdresser

Katie Lannigan for the new look!!

Donna Patelis Norian 1972

Congratulations to those who were confirmed at

Our Lady of Mercy church in Hicksville on May 16, 2019.

Our Lady of Mercy (OLM) started in an old white barn on the corner of South Oyster
Bay Road and Old Country Road. My dad was an usher and worked hard as a member of
the Holy Name Society to raise money to build that church. I lived 50 yards from the
school that was a field I played in as a child…42 Andover Lane. I had a great time being
raised in Hicksville.

Joe DiMora 1970

That little barn was where I went to church. Things were so great n Hicksville back
then!!!

Connie Casella Shein 1964

I was baptized in the barn. I also received First Communion and Confirmation. Then to
top off everything, I was married in 1971 at OLM and my two sons were baptized there,
too.

Kathleen Quinn Gorlitz 1972

Joe…my dad was in the organ business back in the day and donated the first pipe-organ
that was played in the new church. It’s funny that we both live in Smithtown now.

Lucille Catanzarita Strafer 1972

This is such a lovely picture of all who were confirmed.

Cathleen Ofenloch Gensinger 1966 (shown above with Dennis)

Beautiful Picture!!! God Bless.

Angela LaManna Every 1967

My cousin’s granddaughter was one of the Confirmed kids yesterday.

Lucille

That’s where I was confirmed in 1963

Larry Gallo 1969

That was my parish. I was married there 44 years ago by Father Basil.

Jean O’Keefe Hansen 1973

Me, too. Same year; same priest!

Lucille

Hi Friends…I have just finished uploading all my original compositions to

SheetMusicPlus for worldwide distribution. This is a great platform as for each piece you
can view the first few pages of the sheet music, listen to an audio sample, and in most
cases, view a live performance of the piece via a YouTube link. All pieces are available
for instant download in PDF format for the sheet music and MP3 format for audio
recordings. I have a “Publisher Page” where all my compositions are shown. You can
even search within my page, for specific titles or categories of music. My compositions
include guitar solos, duets, trios and larger ensembles; guitar duets with flute, oboe,
violin, recorder and voice; guitar with string quartet and choir; a concerto for guitar with
string orchestra; piano solos, a suite for string quartet and several pieces for recorder
ensemble. As many of my compositions have several different versions/instrumentations,
I have over 150 titles available.

Check it out at www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/jim-bosse/12034

Jim Bosse 1967 (shown above with Nancy)

50 years ago today, May 10th, 1969, while playing at a friend's house, I climbed a tree,
high enough to grab hold of a high tension wire. The electricity entered my hand, traveled
through my body, and exited several places on my legs and feet. I fell 20 feet out of the
tree, landed on the ground, unconscious and not breathing. I am only here today because
of the quick thinking of my friend, her father, and the next door neighbor.
Today, I reflect back over the past 50 years of my life and that which is most important. I
love my husband, my kids, and my Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I have been blessed
with a wonderful family and amazing friends. I love my church and my church family, I
love my dogs... the ones I've had, the ones I now have, and the ones I will have... (Did I
mention how much I love my husband?) 50 years has been a lifetime that has gone by in
the blink of an eye. It seems like only yesterday…that Saturday morning, after choir
practice, I went to my friend's house

Janetta Astone Twerell…forever be my hero!!

Lorin O’Neill Coakley 1977

I remember the near tragedy and I’m so glad you’re here for your family and friends.

Tony Pisano 1975

Wow. Totally humbled by your experience and equally fascinated that you were able to
physically overcome that day in the manner you did. I’m thankful that you’ve been
around for the 50 years that followed.

Vin Fallacara 1977

I remember that day well. We lived a block over and my dad, a fireman, ran through
yards and jumped fences to get there. So glad you’re here because of Janetta, her family
and her neighbor. Heaven just wasn’t ready for you. We all were so worried and amazed
at your sheer strength to get through it all.

Donna Carter Lafferty 1977

I’m glad you survived and it was because God had a plan for you and I’m so thankful that
one of the lives “He” meant for you to touch was mine. Your sense of humor is your gift
to me and laughing with you remains the predominant memory of our high school years.
Love you, Lori.

Nancy Harman Stevens 1977

I remember I was coming home from getting bread at the A&P and I thought it would be
cool to follow a fire engine to see where it was going? Little did I know it was heading to
my house. I almost had a heart attack when it pulled into my driveway. There in the
backyard was Lori lying on the ground and Jan and the firemen. I remember, too, that
Lori was very upset that the firemen had to cut her Peddle Pusher pants because they
were brand new and her mom was gonna be mad. Thank God for all involved. Needless
to say, I have never followed a fire truck again!!!

Claudia Laundis
Wow I had no idea that happened to you. Murphy’s Law was on your side.

William Bill Schwartz 1977

I have a bit of confession to make. I remember one time during a Junior High School gym
class, we were sitting in a line on the floor and you were right next to me. You stood up
and I noticed the scar on the back of your leg. I remember thinking, “Oh, WoW, what
happened to her”? Followed quickly by thinking whatever it was that happened, she must
be strong to have made it through and to be here. I guess it was the first time I realized
that the saying “Everyone has a story” is so, so true. Thank God for your friend, the
adults that were there that day, the doctors, and, of course, you, Lorin, for your strength.

Dolores Oehler Garger 1977

I remember this and I remember you returning to Saturday morning choir rehearsal with
your hands still bandaged. God, for sure, was watching over you!!!
Donna Crispell Broberg, 1979, Levittown Memorial High School

You have been a highly charged individual since then!!!

Tom McManus

Hugh Hansen is Among The Most Influential IP People in World

Professor Hugh Hansen was recently named one of the 50 most influential people in IP
throughout the world by Managing Intellectual Property magazine. The list includes
judges, CEOs, and law professors, as well as figures from popular culture who have been
at the forefront of highly publicized IP disputes, including singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran.
Hugh Hansen 1964

John Baboukis is from my graduating class of 1973. John is professor of music and
director of the music program at The American University in Cairo (AUC). He teaches
courses in music theory, musicianship, and music literature, and teaches private lessons
in piano, voice and harpsichord, directs the AUC Chamber Singers, and coaches chamber
music ensembles. He has also served as music director in several collaborations with the
theater program, including performances of Guys and Dolls, Moliere’s School for
Wives, and the opera Dido and Aeneas, the first student-cast performance of an opera
ever offered at AUC. Did I tell you he's amazing? John was part of a three day program,
May 15, 16, and 17 that featured three composers, Leonard Bernstein, Martin Sedek and
John.
Adele Burke 1973
https://www.facebook.com/dina.iskander.10/videos/2296019967129515/
Congratulations to Hicksville High School students

Manit Chugh, Jack Immanuel and Ryan Keating for being selected as delegates to the
American Legion Boys State for 2019. The American Legion Boys State program is
designed to develop students' know- how and skills to become the leaders of tomorrow.

Councilman Thomas Hand

Congratulations to my talented daughter in law

Sofia Cheyenne in receiving the “Distinguished Alumni Award” at Brooklyn College last
night. As she says never be afraid to ask questions, take risks and make mistakes. You are
worth the answer, the risk and the reward. Well done Sofi! We’re very proud of you.

Cheryl Gries Brown w/ Clinton Brown III Flo Caruso Gries

May 21st, 2019… I'm at the Sweet Shop and am toasting every single person who sees

this post now and in perpetuity; here's to you!

Kirk Larsen 1978
I've been offline for a few days while recovering at NCMC. Saying hi to all from the ICU
and thanking the great folks here. Dr. Max Lazarus and my favorite Nurse Angel
Jinson; couldn't have done it without you. This is actually Bob relaying this message Poe
should be back at you later today, we hope, or Monday.

Poe Kasimakis

Want to congratulate our daughter

Caroline who graduated college Cum Laude in 3 years with 2 degrees in Media Studies
and Anthropology. We are all so proud of you. Good luck at MLB network. Thanks to
Holy Trinity for all of those AP classes that helped us save a year of tuition.

Joseph Jannace

Tiger’s yacht leaving Oyster Bay New York

Photo credit from Facebook site: I Love Oyster Bay, Long Island

Watching The PGA Championship at Bethpage Black brings back memories from when I

started working in 1944, at 13, as a caddie. I played Bethpage Black only once and that
was enough; tough course. My favorite to play was Bethpage Green. Hard to believe that
was 75 years ago. Retired 50 years later in from the U.S. Coast Guard Shipyard in
Baltimore. Where did all those years go?
Art Lembke 1949

Heinz Field Garth Brooks Cheryl MacKay and yours truly... Representing!

Walter Relling
Michele Sardi Borger 1974 & Annette Sardi Whidden 1979 were there, too!
Congratulations to Kristen Coakley!

I am so proud of all that you have accomplished. It’s not easy changing career paths, but
you persevered through courage, commitment and hard work. A career is what you do…
but a calling is who you are, and beyond a shadow of a doubt, you are called to be a
nurse. You make the world shine bright because of the beautiful light that you have
inside. Because of the love and care you show to others, lives are touched and changed.
Because of the generosity of your spirit, others feel hope! You have made my life and the
lives of everyone around you better. I am so excited to see what the future holds!
Lorin O’Neil Coakley 1977
Thank you for the birthday card…

Florence Zoubantes Composto 1953

Karen Malter Coles 1965

Patrick Dunne 1965

Doreen Jakabek Wittig 1965

Judy Diers Maggi 1967

Naomi Groont Doudera 1973

Thank you for the anniversary card…

Lou Agiesta & Kathleen Donovan Agiesta 1958

Gail Cluxton Sneyd & Tom Sneyd 1963

Kenneth Niedfeldt & June Diers Niedfeldt 1966

Some Thoughts About Birthdays & Anniversaries…

Thanks for the birthday card and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated. My most
memorable birthday was my 75th. My daughter and family surprised me with a delightful
dinner in Mount Dora. My brother and his wife were there and even though it was the last
birthday my beautiful granddaughter was alive to share it with me. The photos and
memories are embedded in my heart.

May Perduto Horn 1958

You are a light in my life. Thank you for your best birthday wishes and I hope to see you
very soon!!!

Elaine Kraus O’Neil 1961

Both Ed and I turned 50 in 1993 and we threw ourselves a big “100th” Birthday Bash. All
our family and friends were there. My friends still remember the friend with the “Butt”
crack. His pants were low.
Angel Anselmo Giannelli 1961

Thank you for the birthday card, and for thinking of me. It was much appreciated.

Brad Jaworski 1961

p.s. From Robert Who??? I know about 5 Roberts!!!
Editor note…The Robert is Buffalo Bob Casale, editor HixNews who sends out over
2,000 cards every year. Now tell me about your most memorable birthday, FlyBoy!!!!
Lol
A note from Brad…I kinda figured it was U. 2000 cards??? I only know about 10 people.
Thanks for the card. Did you remember or did your computer? Remember, get some rest.

Thanks so much for the birthday card. At our age, that fire extinguisher in the card
comes in handy. Thanks also for the wonderful job you that all of you do at
HixNews. Sincerely.
Steve Weinblatt 1962

Thank you so much for our Anniversary Greeting. John and I are married 54 years. Can
hardly believe all this time has gone by. Lately, we have been doing a lot of cruising and
I related this to our Travel Agent friend, "On our sailings thru life, we haven't always had
a balcony, nor calm seas, but through it all, we always managed to hold on to each other,
and that brings us to the place we are now." Thanks again,

Barbara DiBella Dowd 1962

Thank you for the beautiful birthday card. Every birthday is memorable and I feel very
blessed.

Patricia Bilancia Posillico 1962 (shown above with Joe)

Happy Anniversary Connie and Norman Shein (1964). Love you and love your cake.

Grace Tuccio Morin

May 26…Happy 45th Anniversary Ann Krex Friedman (1965) & Teddy Friedman

Here's another relaxed picture at 68...who would have thunk???

Bob Bittner 1968

May 15, 2019…Happy anniversary to my beautiful wife, Angie. Thank you for the best
years I have ever known…love you!!!!

Curtis Paul Eaton 1980

Have a very Happy Anniversary. Wishing you, peace, joy and blessings for many more
years to come.

Debbie Lubcker

My Most Memorable Birthday

It was a very hot, muggy Sunday In July and it was my 40th Birthday. My Husband,
Claude and my Sons were taking me out to dinner that night to celebrate. However, this
birthday became bittersweet. That morning my best friend’s husband passed away from
an aneurysm and he was only 52. We were all in shock. Had been feeling fine when he
woke that day and it happened so fast.
In the afternoon, I went out to shear the privet hedges across the front of the house -
just wanted to clear my head and try and digest what happened earlier in the day.
Neighbors of mine, from down the road, stopped by and told me to get out of the heat.
This neighbor owned the funeral home in town and knew I was upset. He and his wife
were all dressed up and told me they were going out for an early dinner. They said
"Goodbye and Have a Happy Birthday if I could". Funny, I thought, how did they know
it was my birthday?
At 6:00PM my Husband came out and said my Sons were getting upset as they wanted to
take me out to dinner. So, I went in, took a shower and off we went.
When we entered the restaurant, 52 people yelled "Surprise". Here were friends and
family from Long Island, many in their 70's and 80's and they had been waiting since
4:00 for us to show up. Here it was almost 7:00 and the restaurant had continued
providing drinks and hors d'oeuvres. As a result, dinner was served later than expected,
the combo played longer than expected and the photographer my husband hired stayed
on. Oh yes, my neighbor and his wife from the down the road were there as well.
I guess I am not meant to have surprise parties. The photo below was taken that day of
Claude and me.

Linda Piccerelli Hayden 1960

Flashback
I found my first grade reader

in an antique shop yesterday in Maryland!

Bill Van Nostrand
November 17, 2018

Eileen Ofenloch, class of 1974 with husband Bob and their son graduating from the
police academy and joining the Nassau County Police Department

A look back to March 17, 2019

when Mary O’Shaughnessy (1961) and husband Tom Cleary celebrated St. Patrick’s Day
with friends.

And now something completely different!

Why I saved it? I was an exchange student having the most exciting year of my life on
Long Island; School years, 1983 and 1984!
The menu in Harborfields High School cafeteria was quite different from what I was used
to. With hamburgers, grilled cheese, pizza, french fries etc on the menu it was a complete
dream for a 17 year old from Sweden!

Camilla Stengard, Sweden

For those who went to St. Ignatius School. Who remembers the

Crowning of Mary? It was done outdoors near the Convent with the statue of the Blessed
Mother. We had to kneel in that asphalt parking lot. Ugh, the pain. Well they now have
the crowning inside the church.
Cheryl Gries Brown

What was the crowning all about???

Mike Hoda

The Coronation of the Blessed Virgin Mary is the fifth of the Glorious Mysteries of the
Rosary (following the Assumption, the fourth Glorious Mystery) and therefore the idea
that the Virgin Mother of God was physically crowned as Queen of Heaven after her
Assumption is a traditional Catholic belief echoed in the Rosary.
Elizabeth Michael

I went to a frozen custard place named Lickety Split in Chicago today. I had vanilla
custard with chocolate sauce. Brought back many fond memories of that delicious
Thingee we had at Gertz.

Mike Romanelli 1974

Grateful Dead Concerts

Grateful Dead Concerts
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mzvk0fWtCs0

Some Thoughts for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 5 – May 11, 2019

About Teacher Appreciation Week; since 1984, National PTA has designated one week
in May as a special time to honor the men and women who lend their passion and skills to
educating our children. PTA events at the national, state and local levels celebrate the
outstanding contributions teachers make.
If I Taught You, I'd love for my former students and parents to reply to this post and tell
me how you are doing and what you are doing; school, job, career, family, etcetera???
Even if you know that I know all about it - I want to hear from you! Thank you!!!

Christine Chwalisz Provenzano 1967

You had Bryce in 5th grade and this year he’s graduating! That year was a great class and
we thank you.

Danielle Ponsot VanCott

It was truly my pleasure! Please keep me updated.
Christine

My favorite neighbor, first grade teacher and friend. Loved you then and still do.

Jennifer Gross Blackwood

So sweet; thank you!

Christine

Shannon-Kate Kelley was your student. She is about to graduate Fredonia and she is the
disciplined responsible student today because of you. She has made the Dean’s list every
semester since she began 4 years ago. She works hard, so she deserves it. But I thank you
also...
Lucille Kelley Shannon

Lucille Kelley My pleasure. I wish her all the best. She helped me to be a better teacher/
Christine

Thank you so much for being a fantastic teacher! I will think of you while I “student
teach” in September!

Shannon Kate Kelley

You were Liza’s 5th grade teacher. You expected more from her than anyone else. But
your expectations came with kindness, patience and love. She is graduating from High
school west this year and will be heading down to Clemson University to study
Architecture.

Elizabeth Creedon Awad

I am so thrilled for her. Please keep me posted!

Christine

Mary Gregorian is on a full scholarship at LIU Post. She just finished out her sophomore
year with another 4.0. She is in the biomedical science program on a Pre-PA track. She
works for the Dean of Health sciences and is precepting a PA at Stony Brook Hospital’s
cancer center. She still speaks fondly of you and remembers you as her favorite
elementary school teacher. Thank you again.

Tammy Gregorian
Mary always showed her presence and great intelligence. She stood a head above most
others... I enjoyed having her in my class and I continue to be impressed by her
accomplishments. Please keep me in the loop!
Christine
Saw 1965 classmates, Banni, Karen and Vinnie Hoosack at their home in Bradenton,
Florida, and enjoyed a visit to our condo in Fort Lauderdale from Nick and Susan
Messinger Carrera, class of 1966 and Nick who was a 1965 classmate. Nick, by the way,
was my Senior Prom date in 1965.
Elin Fischman Lawrence 1965

Banni Hoosack, Elin Fischman, Karen Hoosack & Vin Hoosack

Susan Messinger, Nick Carrera and Elin Fischman

Hi Gang…Here's a photo of the magnolia tree in front of our house at 36 Atlas Lane,
circa 1965. My folks lived there for 45 years!

Art (Artie) Pardo 1962

Editor Note…below are additional photos that were taken in October of 2012 and in July
of 2017. House hasn’t changed much at all.
In The News
May 24, 2019…Billy Joel in Philly...

Hicksville is in the house. It was absolutely fantastic. Had to explain the “Tee Shirts” to
some of our fellow concert goers!!!
Catherine Cain McCue
FREE sunscreen dispensers have arrived at TOBAY Beach and will be available at
various Oyster Bay beaches and pools this year.

This is in addition to our FREE Wi-Fi at TOBAY back in '17. The good news isn't done
yet... admission is FREE this Friday at TOBAY Beach for Town of Oyster Bay residents!
Supervisor Joseph Saladino

Hey Bob…Thanks for all your help in running the Hicksville site !!!

Tom Weiss 1968

USS Boxer LHD4

USS John P. Murtha LPD26

USS Harpers Ferry LSD49

embarked Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit departed San Diego in early
May for a regularly scheduled deployment.
April 10,1959, sixty years ago.

Here is to the BEST SIBLINGS in the world! I don't ever want to think of life without
you! Happy Siblings Day

Toni and Michael!!

Diane D’Antuono De-Palma Henne 1969

Check the July issue for more about the D’Antuono and Dantuono families…
Francesco’s Bakery, the place to go for Italian Pasteries…and,
oh, the cheesecake…
Passages
Name: Henry George Chupka
Birth Date: 14 Nov 1937
Death Date: 8 Jul 2017
Cemetery: Good Shepherd Memorial Gardens Burial or Cremation Place: Ocala,
Marion County, Florida, United States of America

It’s with a broken heart that I have to tell you that my husband Jimmy died this
afternoon. I am heartbroken beyond words.
Carol Ann Fox
It’s with great sadness that I post this.

Deborah Letscher (Dingman), who graduated from HHS in 1974, the mother of my
children, passed away April 25th, 2019 after a bout with cancer. She was living in
Albuquerque, NM with her husband Pat. Although we were divorced for many years, we
were, and always will be, connected through our sons, Matt and Mark. She fought hard
till the end. RIP Deb…

Arnie Hammer

Deborah passed away during the early morning hours. She suffered greatly and fought a
long and hard battle with cancer. A sweetheart of a woman and friend always supported
everyone around her. She loved her family very much, and hung on the best she could for
them. Condolences to her family. Rest in sweet peace my beautiful friend.
Marianne Bosman 1974
Roberta Siegel

from the class of 1971 passed away last month, April, but I don’t know the exact
particulars of when and where?

Carol Greenstein Epstein 1971

Dear HixNews…a note reporting the death of my brother

class of 1973 passed away on December 23, 2000. Hard to believe he’s been gone for
over 18 years. Miss him every day.

Todd Olsen 1976

When you left us 6 years ago dad, April 27, 2013

our hearts were broken but you were failing and couldn’t hold on any longer. You lived a
good life and did everything you could for mommy, Jimmy and me. We’ll always think
of the great memories you left us with. Jimmy and you are in the heavenly garage fixing
some kind of motor together and listening to Engelbert Humperdinck, well at least you
are I don’t know about Jimbo. We love you & miss you very much. Please hug everyone
up there with you as we miss them too.
Cheryl Gries Brown 1972

Wishing my wonderful husband, Tony, in heaven, a very Happy 57th Anniversary (May
5th, 1962). Miss you every minute of every day. I know you would be so proud of our
little family. Your influence helped make them the special people they are. So still love
you are my warrior.

Eileen Walter Toscano 1959

Profiles
Leonard (Lenny) Casalino, HHS Class of 1966

After graduating from HHS, Lenny attended the University of Maryland on a lacrosse
scholarship. After graduation, he attended the University Of Baltimore Law School and
obtained his Juris Doctor degree in 1973. He spent his first 5 years as a prosecutor in
Maryland. He continues to practice law as a criminal defense attorney. During his free
time after U of Md, he played 15 years in the US Club Lacrosse Association. He also
started lacrosse in southern Maryland and is known as the "God Father of Lacrosse" in
his native county, Calvert. He currently serves as president of SMYLA, geographically,
the largest youth lacrosse league in US. As a result of his many honors as a player, coach
and youth administrator, in 2006, Lenny was inducted into the U.S. Lacrosse Potomac
Chapter Hall of Fame. He lives with his wife, Erna, in Calvert County, Md. He has two
children and 4 grandchildren. He also still plays lacrosse on the Master's level.

Louis James Sabato HHS Class of 1982

After graduating in 1982, Louis attended C.W. POST on a lacrosse scholarship and
started as a defensive middie for Coach John Danowski's nationally ranked Pioneers in
1983, 84, 85. He graduated Post in 1986 and worked with his father at ARA/CORY as a
design specialist for Coca-cola equipment and products in NYC.In 1987, and 1988 Louis
played semi professional football for The LI Knights and won best Defensive Player in
the league both years. In 1990 he attended the NYU School for Oriental Medicine and
Massage Therapy and graduated as an MMT, AMT, with a national certification. He and
his wife moved to Scottsdale AZ in 1993 and Louis operated his own personal training
business and managed the 5 Star Spa at the Fairmont/Princess Hotel. He currently lives in
Scottsdale and owns and operates Eaglevip Transportation, has 1 son, and is single.
Reunions

Videos On The Internet

This was a comment from Brad who saw my video Hicksville Then & Now
https://youtu.be/yk_viU42PlU
Brad the Pitts
10:42 You are correct, to the east of Taco Bell was a
lumber yard. It was a great fire! Current day Pep Boys
/ Delco Plaza.
A little bit of humor…watch to end
https://www.youtube.com/embed/_CwHrJt8Oz8?rel=0

A beautiful look at the world around us an wildlife…

https://player.vimeo.com/video/41225777

A Tribute to Gloria Estefan

https://www.wliw.org/programs/gershwin-prize/emilio-and-gloria-estefan-
gershwin-prize-wsw8hn/

A story about a Korean War Hero

https://www.youtube.com/embed/AZuPrQBSDCs

Very Interesting video about the dollar bill

file:///C:/Users/bufbo_000/Downloads/DOLLAR_BILL.pps1.pdf

Pipeline by the Chantays

https://www.facebook.com/60srocklegacy/videos/301389123954187/

Click or drag to fade between images ...

https://interactive.guim.co.uk/embed/2014/apr/image-opacity-slider-
master/index.html?ww2-dday

World's Best Guitar Player Unbelievable

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k4ixAfJ1LuI

This Father of the Bride Speech is one every daughter could be proud of. I know many a
father would approve.
https://biggeekdad.com/2013/02/father-of-the-bride-speech/

An Awesome Magic Trick

Prepare to be amazed as you watch Magician and Illusionist Simon Coronel perform
what appears to be a really simple act but one that ultimately left Penn and Teller fooled
in the end. This trick is usually done using coins and it’s much more difficult to
perform using different colored chips. Simon is from Melbourne, Australia and
without a doubt he is one of the best illusionists I’ve ever seen as his sleight of hand
skills are amazing.
https://biggeekdad.com/2018/04/an-awesome-magic-trick/
The drunk was walking by this house in Revda, Sverdlovsk Oblast, Russia at 5 AM
when the dog came out to investigate. This idiot probably woke the entire
neighborhood up when he set the car alarm off. Thankfully it looks like the dog was
OK and the drunk man got the worst of this encounter.
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/01/idiot-of-the-day-6/

Arat Montoya might just be the happiest man in the world as he gets to drive the
doggie school bus. He has five acres for the dogs to run and play on while they are at
his doggie daycare. If I lived near him I would gladly pay to utilize his service for
my dogs.
https://biggeekdad.com/2019/04/the-doggie-school-bus/