Hill Memorabilia November 07

November 8th luncheon was another enjoyable event. Attendence was 103. Some new faces were Rocco and Lou Esposito, Roger Marcio, Bobby Mortali had a large group, Jimmy Slavin Andy Riccio and AR Jr. were there, Sal DiNicola and Ed Knight led the Saint John’s contigent, Tommy Forlano was at a table with all women, the 3 Rafferty brothers were there, so were Snookey, Butch, Peppers and Blinky. Jim and Gloria Morrissey came all the way from California. Hunihan, Chambrelli, Fahy, Morrell, Quinn, Goodmaster, Giannotti, Nelson, Lee, Borelli, Daly, Maturo, Murphy, Pacelli, Codeanne, Pelzer, Haggerty, DeCapua, Sulmone were among the many names in attendence. Thanks to the committee especially Peggy’s Rogan and Pelzer, Bobby Borelli and Jack Haggerty. All appeared to have a good time. 

Saddened to hear of the passing of Elaine Portnov’s husband and Herb Lynch’s mother.

May 22, 2008  (SAVE THE DATE) is the date for the next major event for the Hill group. It will be our 3rd reunion dinner. Over 400 are expected. This should be the biggest and best event for the Hill reunion group. 

Hopefully we get return visits from Henry Gerard, Gene Zandri, Dan Gooley. We anticipate first time visits from Joe Tonelli, Earl Fowler, Rich (Captain) Chandler. Can anyone contact Charlie and Peggy Larsen, Marcel (Monk) Franco, Judy Kennedy, Ellen Pine, Patty Simpson, Red Anderson, Teddy Wojack, Tony Izzo. 

Who can name the sport these people are linked to: Sal DiNicola, Kenny Tullo, Dan Gooley, Jack Haggerty, Ray Ray Ciarleglio, Tommy Fahy, Jack Rafferty, Terry King, Bill Morgan, Bobby Lee, Joe Tonelli, George Chambrelli, Eddy Morrell, Nick Brunetti, Jimmy Perillo, Joey Morrell, Paul Owens. 

Where was Minnie’s corner, Maxie’s, Haddad’s, Robby’s, App’s, Boy’s Club, Tom’s Market, Weeds, Six corners, Columbus Auto. 

HAPPY HOUR at Duffy’s Tavern, 241 Campbell Ave. Thursday, December 6, 2007 starting at 5pm till ….. Open to anyone from the Hill group who wants to celebrate the holidays or anything else.

Nick

Hill Memorabilia September 07

 Arthur Street gang: Jackie, Betsey and Tommy Daly; Jack and Bobby Lillis; Billy and Dominic Martindale, Ed Sears, Eddy Piasicik, Louie, Rose, John and Charles Maturo, Bobby Rocco, Emil Junie Bonifoli, Ralph Dimico, Norm Konavich, Micky Kantrow, Jimmy Casey, Nicky DeMatties, Peggy and John Pelzer, Howie and Martha Ross, George Gigie, Joey, Eddy, family of 11 Morrell’s, Tommy and Rosie Esposito 

Saint John Evangelist: Parochial basketball champs, city, state and New England in early 50’s, led by Sal DiNicola. M.L. Knight Book author, “The Mortal Doyle” her books can be ordered thru Barnes and Noble.

Athletes: Many good athletes from the Hill attended the May 07 reunion: Sal DiNicola, Ken Tullo, and Bill Morgan of the Hillhouse Wonder Five; Ray Ray Ciarleglio SHGS, NDHS and SCSU baseball and football all everything; Nicky Brunetti NDHS hoops; Bobby Lee Hill Merchants halfback; George Chambrelli Hillhouse football; Tommy Fahy SP, HHHS, QU pitcher; Joe Reilly QU hoops; Alan Flanagan SH, NDHS pitcher; Jackie Rafferty SP and NDHS shortstop; Paulie Owens SP, SMHS, SCSU football, Atta Baby; Andy Riccio SH pitcher 1951 city champs; and many more 

Trowbridge Recreation Center: Biddy Basketball League players 1955,56 – Joey and Alex Tonelli; Billy Turbert; Billy Bones Santillo; Bobby Leonzo; Tony Izzo; Jimmy Petrillo; Clarence Testa 

Hill Reunion travelers: Ray Sartini came all the way from California and was the person who traveled the furthest for the reunion. Others came from Florida, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Maryland and throughout New England

Other Memorabilia: Wally MG Brennan is one of the original 7 members of the Hill Reunion; Who was Pencil Box?; Best bowler Eddy Giannotti, Bobby Borelli working the Mazzacane’s fountain with Ray and Edie; The Queen of Hearts pin ball machine at Kappy’s; “When you Dance” playing over and over at Kappy’s; Joe Tonelli set shot at Trowbridge; Holiday Bonfires at the corner of Redfield and Columbus. Street cork ball and broomstick bats on Arthur and White Street’s; Pink rubber ball against Pegnitaro’s on Dewitt Street; Imperial’s clubhouse on Dewitt Street; Trips to Savin Rock in Charlie Larson’s 36 Chevrolet; Trip to Bassick High in the Captain’s 50 Ford; Trips to Mamauguin Lee and Flanagan cottages each summer; CPU Basketball Henry Girard, Tommy Coffey, Bobby Lee, Jimmy Lee, Skippy Dalton, Nick DeMatties, Richie Chandler; Bobby Caliando, Jimmy Giannotti and George Chambrelli on the cover of Post Magazine at the racetrack; Sacred Heart/Saint Peter’s baseball rivalry; long home runs by Eddy Lewis, Tommy Cahill, Bobby Caliando, Andy Riccio, Ray Ray, Joey Morrell;  Skippy Deme with his blue swede shoes; Howard theatre Saturday matinees; Father Bowen; Coaches Bowen and Mr. D; Clubhouse in Paulie Owens yard

There are many more Memorabilia, so send those you remember to us via email. See our web site “www.newhavenhillcitypoint for more information and an email connection

Nick