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Stephen Sardi:
"Many years ago, TV Guide was published as a weekly, and you needed to have it to know what was showing on all the major channels. In the back, there was an ad that ran all the time -- a company that showed a picture and asked "Can you draw this figure?". If you could, and sent it to them, they would assess your artistic skills.
Paul convinced my mother to let him give it a try. He did, and sent the picture to them -- and amazingly, a man showed up at our door from the art school looking to speak with Paul.
My mother heard what the man said and saw it for what it was -- a sales pitch. They wanted to sign Paul up for their art school, but my mother would not approve him signing up. There was money involved, and without knowing who she was dealing with, refused to go along with his pitch.
The man eventually gave up. He knew my mother would not sign Paul up.
But I remember what the man said as he was leaving. He turned to Paul and said: 'your mother is right -- I see many of these where there is no talent, and our school tries to get people who have no talent to be able to fulfill their wish to become artists. In your case, though -- you are very talented already. Whatever you do with your life, use your skills to show what you can do. Your picture showed serious talent'.
With that, the man left, and we never heard from him or the company again. Paul went on to show his artistic ability in many ways for the rest of his short life, and while watching cartoons, he would say to me: some day -- that's what I'm going to do -- animation!"
Mary Neeley:
"Where have all the flowers gone? The most BEAUTIFUL flowers in the garden are always picked first. Death leaves a heartache no one can heal. Love is a memory no one can steal. You were the GREATEST singer/songwriter of the 21st century. Others will come and go but no one will EVER have your style. Rest in peace, Dear Amy Jade Winehouse. You have touched so many."
Cheri Lamouroux:
Elsie was my Paternal Grandmother - Elsie was my sounding board anytime I was trying to deal with a personal problem. When I was little, she loved brushing my long, curly hair. She would always say it was just like hers, growing in all directions.
One of my favorite funny things I remember about her was that she was a great cook and created these huge delicious meals for holidays, but was notorious for also creating a giant mess in the kitchen. She didn't clean anything as she cooked, it was all left for us to clean up after the meal was over!
Robert Stetson:
Radio Row - As grade-school aged kids in Brooklyn we were allowed to cross just one street when we were playing (walking to school was the exception). However, we reasoned that riding the subway into Manhattan didn't count as crossing streets. Cortland Street had surplus stores with electronics and military stuff. (Surplus insect repellant could be used for great stink-bombs)! It was hard to keep our trip a secret when the two of us returned home carrying an old oscilloscope (not solid state in those days; just tubes).
Allan Anderson:
Nephew - I Never Did Thank You Uncle Herb For Giving Me The Help You Gave Me At A Very Trying Time In My Life. You And Your Mother, My Granny Helped Me When I Needed It Most. I Am Sorry If I Let You Down. You Were A Good And Caring Man. So I Thank You Uncle Herb. Love, Your Nephew Allan
Ronda24 Novotny:
I am she although they spelled my middle name wrong. - I am looking for information on 3 siblings that were adopted out as young children before I was born, two boy's and one girl. First names are Leland, Lonnie and Patty. I only know the father's last name of Parkhurst. Also, there are 12 of us siblings Dennis, Naomi, Dale, Becky, Tommy, then would have been Leland, Lonnie, Patty, Donetta, Me, Ronnie Jr and Connie
Shelley Cardiel:
I have two postcard photographs belonging to the TESSEY Family of New York including one of Edward L. TESSEY and Clara MOSER TESSEY which was taken at the P. R. Thomann Studio in Utica, NY. The photograph was taken some time between 1904 and 1918 with the couple appearing to be in their 20's at the time it was taken. They are also identified as "Dad's Parents" on the back. The second photograph is one of Edward TESSEY at age 9 months old. There is no studio or location identified on this photograph which was also taken some time between 1904 and 1918.
Based on limited research I was able to gather the following information regarding this TESSEY Family:
Edward John TESSEY was b. 22 Aug 1915 in Utica, NY to parents Edward Lewis TESSEY (1886-1937) and Clara Katharine MOSER (1887-1966). Edward was the only child born to this couple. Edward married Katherine Ann WILLIAMS (1915-1978) on 1 Jun 1940 in Clinton, NY and they had a daughter, Suzanne B. TESSEY (1951-2022). Edward died 12 Oct 1998 in Utica or Whitesboro, NY and he is buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY. His obituary notes that he ran a dance band as a teenager and was a well-known wedding photographer. He was survived by two daughters Suzanne of Whitesboro, NY and Marilyn of Rome, NY.
Edward Lewis TESSEY was b. 27 Jul 1886 in Utica, NY to parents Joseph H. TESSEY (1845-1928) and Phoebe Mary MADER (1856-1928) who were married in 1884. Edward had one sibling, a brother Joseph Henry TESSEY (1884-1949). Edward married Clara on 16 Sept 1914 in Utica, NY and they had the one son, Edward John TESSEY. Edward Lewis died 10 Oct 1937 in Utica, NY and is also buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in that city.
Clara Katharine or Katherine MOSER was b. 31 Jan 1887 in Utica, NY to parents George MOSER (1842-1921) and Katherine ERHARDT (1844-1887) who were married 8 Mar 1868 in Legelshurst, Arnt Kehl, Baden, Germany. Clara was one of 13 children born to this couple including George or Georg; Katherine, Katharina, or Catherine; Barbara; Barbara; Mary Maria; Berbard; Elizabeth or Elisabetha; Brigitta; Ricka; Freida; Anna; John Erhardt; and Clara Katharine or Katherine MOSER all born between 1866 and 1887. Clara died 7 Apr 1966 in New Hartford or Utica, NY and is also buried in the Forest Hill Cemetery in Utica, NY.
I would like to get these photographs to family and appreciate you contacting me if you are a member of this family or know someone who might be.
Thanks,
Shelley
Shelley Cardiel:
tagged Edward John Tessey in this photo.
Robbreiona Bell:
Rosemary is My Grandmother - Rose Marry, was a strong and loving woman who left behind a legacy through her 11 children, including your mother, Prina, the oldest. Though I lost her at a young age and don’t have many memories, her impact lives on through your family. It’s been a bittersweet moment to come across her picture online, a glimpse into the past that connects me to her in a new way. I’m looking for more photos or information about her and her children or even connecting with extended family members who may have old pictures or stories to share. She may be gone, but her love and presence remain in the lives she touched
Robin Gullo:
Robin Gullo - Johnny was my brother.
Joey and Johnny were both die hard Celtic fans they had season tickets.
I remember when my sister Kim and I went to Boston to visit them they gave us tickets to a Celtics game. We both said we didn’t know how we would get there?? They told us to take the train to orange line and just follow the people ? We looked at each other in confusion , but was very clear when we got off the T. There was a sea of green!!!
Thank you my brothers for making me a die hard Celtic fan.
Love and miss you all every day!❤️😘
Theresa Berger:
Looking for Stephen’s descendants - Hello.
I am Theresa Berger. Stephen and his brother, William who died in 1989 were my grandfather, William (Wilhelm) Berger’s cousins. My grandfather and his 2 cousins’ fathers were brothers and their mothers were sisters. I am looking to contact Stephen and William’s descendants. Reach out to me at [contact link]
If i don’t reply, look for me on Facebook at Teri Berger. I live in Florida.
Thanks so much.
Theresa “ Teri” Berger
Colleen Stout:
Colleen stout - Simon was my grandfather. My dad was John Craig Stout son to Simon and Una Stout. I was my grandparents last Grand child and I was their world. My PopPop and MiMi along with my daddy raised me. I remember some days out at the farm and helping my PaPop in his garden in the back yard. I was very spoiled after him. He was a great man. Even though I don't have very many memories of him I cherish the few that I was blessed to make with him and I miss him so much. Love you PaPop RIP
Laura Kaye Biddle:
updated the profile photo of Philip Biddle to Philip K Biddle.
Tyrus Zavotsky:
He is an American television producer,director and screenwriter. He is the creator of Nickelodeon's two shows Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide. He is also the creator of Johnny Test and its 2021 Netflix reboot. Johnny Test was originally part of Kids WB before being transferred to Cartoon Network.