MOM
In the LaSalle cafeteria, Mom worked for this caterer with a name straight out of an old western movie
What is Chuck Wagon?
We could always count on this kind janitor to give us a free carton of milk when we didn't have milk money at Stone Hill School
Who is Duffy or Mr. Delfino?
This dog we had was named for the color of his fur.
What is Rusty?
She was the only other student (besides the two of us, mortified) to wear her St. Mary's School uniform on the first day of school.
Who is Jean DeNuccio?
Get up early, pack up the car with food for breakfast, lunch and supper, plus bathing suits, baseball gloves, frisbee and more to head to this favorite picnic site in Connecticut
What is Mashmucket?
Mom made this threat many times if we were fooling around or arguing while she was driving. Once, she actually followed through and did it.
What is "I'll turn this car around"?
With orthopedic high heels and weighing in at less than 100 pounds, she was the first principal of Stone Hill School
Who is Miss Palmer?
This slapstick comedy trio was one of Butch's favorite TV shows, but Kathy and Jeanne usually wanted to watch cartoons instead.
Who are The Three Stooges?
This was our chant as we crawled around the house covered by blankets
What is "I ain't your kid"?
If you needed one nail, an extra key, or any random hardware item, this small store on Plainfield Pike had it.
What is Paul Riccio's ?
Famous for creating several dozen different meals using hamburg, Mom created this classic using a canned yellow bean
What is hamburg and waxed beans?
Though he'd like to, we just can't forget Butch's least favorite teacher at Webster Avenue School...and possible least favorite of all time.
Who is Miss Cooney?
Two rides that we went on at the New York World's Fair were subsequently brought to Walt Disney World and we went on them there too! Or at least most of us did. Name one.
What is Small World and Carousel of Progress?
This "friend" and employee of Kennedy Decorating Center staged a break-in at the Oaklawn Avenue business and stole a few things from the company
Who is Ed Northover?
We headed to Downtown Providence with Grandma and Grandpa Kennedy to see Mary Poppins at this theater.
What is the Majestic Theater?
At Longfellow Terrace, Mom would send 3 and 4 year old toddlers to this place to buy Kent cigarettes and candy bars
What is the Elmwood Spa?
While we were waiting for Stone Hill School to be finished, we were at this school temporarily.
What is Mae Wescott School?
This canned meat (if you can call it meat) was a staple in our sandwiches for school. None of us would ever eat it again for the rest of our lives.
What is Spam? (Also acceptable-- Treet or Libby's corned beef)
At a stop on the Connecticut Turnpike, Jeanne accidentally embossed this on her souvenir coin and it ultimately became her nickname.
What is Jennedz?
We frequently went to this grocery store across from Penn TV on Park Avenue
What is Food Town?
On the day of the Blizzard of '78, Kathy and Jeanne had to pick up Mom at work at this place
What is Lane Bryant?
After lunch, this 6th grade teacher used to floss his teeth in front of the class while teaching.
Who is Mr. Gaglione?
These are the first names of our 4 grandparents.
Who are Cecil, Rose (or Violet), Leona, Frank.
When Kathy and Jeanne's tricycles from this store broke in half, Dad held a grudge that lasted for the rest of his life!
What is Sears?
You could buy anything from clothes to an ironing board at this discount shopping venue in the Olneyville area; it had wooden stairs and smelled like popcorn as soon as you walked in.
What is Atlantic Mills?