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 Dad was born the second of 5 children in Brooklyn, NY, on May 11, 1918

This was one of Dad’s favorite pictures of he and sister Florrie

He often told stories about growing up in the Depression - selling pretzels for a nickel, shining shoes, anything to help the family. By all accounts, he had a challenging, yet fulfilling and fun childhood. He excelled in school, and was always looking out for his siblings – Florrie, Frank, David and Margie

Here’s Dad in Uncle Frank’s police uniform with Florrie, looking like they came straight out of "The Little Rascals"

Dad’s First Holy Communion - circa 1926

David, Margie and dog Peggy with Dad on Uncle Bill’s stoop in Glendale, Queens

Dad was voted best dressed in school, and took great pride in his appearance throughout his life

Dad’s on Menahan Street, looking towards Cypress Avenue

Looking like a modern day ad ahead of its time, Dad poses in front of his first apartment on Putnam Avenue, Brooklyn.

On Menahan St, with St. Brigid's school in rear, where David and Margie attended

Dad was awarded one of the first 5 year scholarships to New York University upon graduation from Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School