9-11  Attack on America:  9/11/2001
Let's not forget the Twin Towers or those murdered in them.
We must honor them and those who so bravely risked and lost their lives trying to save others.
We must honor all the volunteers who both lived and died during the attack on all of us.
We must never let our guards down as long as those sick demented murdering bastards are still out there determined to do us harm.
These Islamic Fundamentalists have been coming to the US and blending into society for years.
Always be alert and observant of those that are here to destroy our freedom. 

Lost Loved Ones from Brooklyn on 9/11/01

World Trade Center Murders:

Joseph Agnello, 35, New York, N.Y.
 was born and raised in the Bay and was a great guy
firefighter, New York Fire Department Confirmed dead, World Trade Center
he s a true hero
Joseph Agnello, 35, New York, N.Y.

Robert Mayo worked at the Trade Center as a Fire Warden. He was working in Bldg. 4,  his car was parked in Employees lot in Bldg. #1. On his way home from working the night shift.  Rob called his wife Meryl around 9:30 AM Tues. 9/11 and hasn't been seen or heard from since.  Meryl has been in the city all day Thursday checking all hospitals and where ever possible for Rob. ROBERT AND I HAVE BEEN FRIENDS SINCE, JR. HIGH.
Stu Pfeffer & Family "MrServ73@aol.com"

Ed M. here, Lt. with the Port Authority Police Dept.:
We lost 37 members of this Dept. who were trying to rescue people out of the WTC.  My thoughts and prayers go out to all, who have lost a loved one in this cowardly act.  I have been at ground zero since 9/12/01.  Every day I am still shocked when I view the scene, one cannot describe the sheer horror of this event.
David Weiss, class of 68 died in the WTC on Sept. 11th. He was the Deputy General Counsel of Cantor Fitzgerald.
David never lost his youthful enthusiasm for life. He loved his motorcycles, guitars and music, in particular the Grateful Dead. He leaves behind a wife Marcia, and 7 year old daughter Gina.  SG

Bruce, my brother Mitchel Wallace was lost at the WTC. He would have been class of I think '84 but ended up with his GED. We have heard however from so many people who remember him from Shellbank and some of his time at SBHS. He
was one of the 3 NYS Court Officers who are among the missing. Also being a paramedic he was at the site helping set up triage with the other officers who had medical training as well. He was actually on his way to work at the Supreme Court building when he saw the first plane hit. He called his fiancee Noreen and my dad to let them know he was there and that was the last we heard from him. We had a memorial service on October 9th and take solace in the fact that he died doing what he always did best...helping others. My family sends their prayers to all that had family and friends lost as well.
Michele Wallace-Miller (SBHS '79).
From Gerritsen Beach:
Firefighter Donald Regan - 47, Wallkill, NY
Firefighter Chuck Mendez - 38, Floral Park, NY
 Firefighter Larry Veling - Engine 235, 44, New York, NY
Firefighter Kevin H. Bracken - 37, New York, NY
WTC Fire Marshall Billy Wren
WTC Worker Lucy Bracken
WTC Worker William J Erwin, 30 Verona, NJ. (Canter Fitzgerald)

http://www.gerritsenmemories.com

 Peter Raimondi who graduated SBHS in 1973 lost his life on 9/11/01, during the attack on the WTC.
My brother Charles "Mel" Houston, was on the 84th floor, South Tower, when he met his death.
Charlie was a life-long resident of Gerritsen Beach, and a SBHS 1976 graduate .
Thank you,  Frank Houston, Tampa,Fl


Most Tragic News

For everyone who knew George Tropiano (SBHS, 1967)
 George Tropiano and his wife, Denise, suffered the loss of their daughter, Kim, to a brain aneurysm in December.
George and Denise will now be raising Kim's two young children Kevin, 10 and Denise, 8. 
Losing a child is the worst nightmare for any parent, and now they must become the parents of their grandchildren. 
It would be much appreciated if those who knew George, or knew of him, reached out to help in the
form of a donation to a fund for the kids' college education. 
Your compassion is needed.  Please be generous.
If you have any questions please contact Henry Terranova PLATINUM44@aol.com


 The checks should be made out to Denise Tropiano and mailed to
Henry Terranova at 3037 Timothy Rd, Bellmore, N. Y.  11710.
Verified: Bruce Tuchman




Zach, Leo, Alexis, and Ruth 6-28-97
Leo was my father-in-law, a wonderful man and a good friend. Leo and Ruth owned "Coney Island Bagel " on Nostrand Ave. and Ave. V.
Leo made the best bagels then and there has never been a better bagel. We all love him and will miss him dearly. 
While at Abraham Lincoln HS in Brooklyn, NY Leo was honored with the Lou Gehrig award, given to the "Most Courageous" athlete in NYC.
Leo  was a 3 year starter at UCLA 1949 to 1951  where he was known as the steam-roller from Brooklyn. He passed away on 1/13/99

Above left to right: Barry Schwartz, Alan Krause, Billy Durando, Stuie Freed, Richie Columbo,
Lenny Mordetsky, Bruce Tuchman, and Yogi (Alan Gerstel).

YOGI  PASSED AWAY JUNE 17, 1999 - Our good friend Yogi has passed away.
He was so happy to have been able to go to Florida for the Sheepshead Bay 60's reunion just a fews weeks before he died.
It is like he held on till he was able to say good-bye to his friends that he had not seen for 25 to 30 years.
Yogi was one of the kindest and funniest people I knew.  We did some crazy things together, at Martins, Manhattan Beach,
on his weekends when he was on leave from the Navy,  going to Wo-Hops at all hours of the night, or just about when ever we would get together. He was YOGI, right to the end. We will all miss him.
I am sorry to say that my good friend Richie Columbo has just joined Yogi ... I remember our 8th grade  hygiene teacher telling Richie that cigarettes will stunt is growth. He was already over 6 feet. We did some serious carrying on together on Nostrand Ave. and at Leo's bakery. Richie and his red Camaro,  he loved that car. I will miss the big guy.
Speaking of that famous Coney Island Bagel Bakery, we also lost Billy Jackson, and his older brother Frankie Jackson.
Leo had all the neighborhood kids employed at one point or another.
YOGI - Alan Gerstel  SBHS'67
David Swanson SBHS '67
Howie Seitz SBHS '67
Joel Barnett SBHS '67
Alan Osofsky SBHS '66
Eugene Osofsky (Alan's older brother)
Jackie Sands SBHS '66
Jeff Schwartz SBHS '66
Donna Mandel SBHS '68
Zack Kooperberg SBHS '68
Jeffery Weinberg
Jeffrey Sunshine -SBHS '80
Jay Zacker 73 passed away  in California April 13, 1979
Mitchell Tannenbaum, M.D. SBHS'74 on October 5, 2000
Hal Abrams SBHS '73
Marlon Branitz passed away on Thursday  11/30/00
David Levine SBHS '66
Louis Landerson SBHS '66
Francis Wiener SBHS '66
Michael Mallin SBHS '68
Joe Spinosa SBHS '69
Norman Unger passed away around 1991
Billy Jackson
Frankie Jackson
Larry Steiner
Stanley E. Rabinowitz class of 63 was the limo driver that was killed in Long Island on the Meadowbrook Parkway by that drunk driver. its been making headlines the last 2 years big time. His website is " http://stanleyerabinowitz.com/ " . it is a beautiful site made by his 2 sons. think you should post it. tho i was in 67 i knew him in our later years to be a dream of a  person, loving, loyal, fun and one of the greatest human beings I've ever met. don't know if you knew him. he came off Bedford avenue. maybe you can get this info or his website onto the SBHS pages. love to all... see you on 11/3..... have a happy and healthy new year to you and your family.... may there be peace in our country!!! amen....... Deborah
just to let you know - Marc Brody has advised me that Ira Bancofsky of SBHS '67 passed away in 1999.
another to (sadly) add to the list. Alan G.


Loved ones from Sheepshead Bay

After looking at this site, I noticed Arlene Roth's (Marcus) name mentioned as one of the people that have not yet found. 
Arlene Roth (Marcus) graduated in 1967 from SBHS.  Unfortunately, she passed away 12 years ago, due to complications of diabetes and the amputation of her left leg. 
I worked with Arlene at PS 195 in Manhattan Beach.  She is survived by her husband and two daughters.
Take care - Linda Abramowitz (Wasserman)

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My dear friend Holli (Wallach- 1966) Yosfan passed away in November. 
I don't know what else to say other than I will miss her very much.
Margaret(Sudler)Forbes

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 PEGGY NEWMAN-STEVENS
CLASS OF 1967
PEGGY PASSED AWAY IN MARCH OF THIS YEAR FROM BREAST CANCER.

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Linda Cooper Greco, class of 1970 passed away on August 19, 2007 after a long, courageous battle with cancer.
She leaves behind her two sons, Vinny and Terry and husband, Jim.
I am sure that her former classmates and friends would like to take a moment to remember her. 
Thank you. Barbara Cooper, Class of 1967

Stevie Chernoff, class of '65 - I will always miss my Roy Rogers - with love, Dale Evens.  Happy Trails Big Guy.
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Linda Merschen and Frank Merschen were my first cousins by marriage.
Linda Merschen (class of 1971) died in 1996. Her brother, Frank Merschen (class of 1966 or 1967) died in 1997.
Larry Erlichman - E-Mail: lerlichman@royalaa.com

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Lana Tint,class of '67,died several years after graduation.She accidentally electrocuted herself
while bathing.She was my neighbor for nine and a half years,and a decent human being.
Sincerely,Steven Metzger

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Holly (Wallach) Yosfan ('66) passed away Tuesday, November 6, 2007.  Her husband Ezra, three children and 3 grandchildren will miss her terribly - she was very devoted to them.
I know I will miss her. Margaret (Sudler) Forbes

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Very Sad News: Alan Sussman (SBHS 1967) passed away on 9/24/06. 

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Joan Seitz (wife of Jeff Seitz - Howie Seitz's kid brother)
Just notified me that Jack (Dutch) Meltzer passed away a few months ago (2006).
 
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Anyone have any info on Larry Steiner? I know he passed away but no details. 
Bruce
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Cyndi (Plotkin) Schwartz passed away Saturday Feb. 10, 2007
after a tough but short battle with Cancer. Cyndi is survived by her loving husband Lenny, 
2 wonderful daughters Lisa & Jennifer and her dear sister Charlene.
She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
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Michael (Jesse) Guiseppone died March 1994 after a long painful struggle with a very rare nerve disease.
Michael put up a long hard fight, but unfortunately, the disease won.
His crazy sense of humor kept him going even when the pain was to hard to stand.
He is truly missed. He is survived by his son Michael, daughter Lauren, 2 beautiful Grandsons,
his brothers Jimmy, Alan (Jesse), Chris and his Dad.

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ALEX REIFF PASSED AWAY IN 1993 LEAVING A WIFE AND SON,
HIS BELOVED SISTER PAT AND MYSELF, JOYCE WEINSTEIN. 
HE WAS A DEAR FRIEND BROTHER, FATHER, HUSBAND, SON,  AND WE MISS HIM VERY MUCH......
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Frankie De Matteo passed away in October  2006 from a heart attack.

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Our good friend from "The Bay" Jerry Farr passed away
Jerry died of complications to the liver.  He will be missed as well.
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Jane told me last night that Maddy Matlowski passed away in 1995.  Oy-  this is too much. JOYCE
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Just found out that Judith Shane passed away five years ago. Thanks. Jane
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Tony Saviano, SBHS 1970, died Feb 1, 2007 at work of a heart attack. I've worked with Tony for 18 yrs.
I did not know Tony at SBHS, but we shared the same memories of the hood. He told me that he once worked at V-Jays on Ave V.
He was a very kind person, leaving behind his wife, children and 7 grand kids. He lived in Long Island
 Jeff Shlosberg
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Hi Bruce-
I enjoy your website even if I'm a little too young for it (Lincoln '87).
My father, Bobby Reaven (PS 206, Cunningham, Madison '59) passed away January 2, 2007 from complications of diabetes. He spent most of his life in Sheepshead Bay and had a couple of delivery routes in the area from the mid-1970s until 2001, when he moved to Florida, so I'm sure many people here know him. His brother Lenny Reaven (SBHS '65) is doing well, living in Parsippany, NJ.
Regards,Ed Reaven
BARBARA  COHN PASSED AWAY 1989 IN SAN DIEGO CALIF.  Graduated SBHS 1972
DEARLY MISSED BY HER BROTHERS   STUART, JEFFREY,  STEVEN ,  JAY AND OF COURSE  MOTHER (RITA) . TO
ALL HER FRIENDS IN BROOKLYN WHO REMEMBER  BARBARA  SHE LOVED  YOU ALL.

 Jay Glazer, SBHS Class of ''79 passed away in 1994.
He was a wonderful son, husband, father and brother.

Neil Eddelson, Class of 1979, was killed on the evening of December 20, 2000
as a result of what the NYPD police are calling a random assault.
(They appear to have a suspect in custody).

Michael Malin - 286 Park, Greatful Dead, Blue Firebird,  driving to Colorado,
Camping out in Aspen, and never being serious,

Andrea Mandlowitz class of 68 SBHS
Passed away sometime after the 20th reunion for class of 68.
Andrea and her friends did get the opportunity to hang out again after the re union and it really was great .
Although its been about 10 years, Her friends still miss her.

Bruce, Here's another person we lost too young....
Unfortunately I'd like to add the name of one of my best friends, Scott (Pollowitz) Parker,
who was murdered in September 1983, not yet 26 years old.
 He graduated SBHS in June 1975, became a Port Authority Police Officer,
married a wonderful woman, Shari.  He left behind his sister, mother & father and a bunch of friends.
Michael Streiker

This is a list of the classmates from SBHS Class of 1977 that we unfortunately lost way too soon.

Bill Aronstam
 Billy was a dear friend.  He was a NYC Police Officer who died of Cancer.  He fought the hardest fight of his young life for 6 months. 
He passed away on Dec 9, 1991 the day before his 32nd birthday. (from: Ann Santarcangelo class of '75)

 Carl DiDonna
Ted Gunther
Mark Kriegel
Bradley Lang
Marilyn Lawrence
Bob Mondrus
Phil Nuccio
Meryl Simon

Mark Schwartz class of 1969 passed away May 1999
Son of Bernie from Beanie's Bait and Tackle on Emmons Ave next to Palm Cabana Club....
Thank You,  Robert Levenstein

Adam Barnick (SBHS '79) passed away early 2000 at the age of 38.
He loved life and sports had a heart attack playing
basketball, in front of his daughter who was 6 and his friends. We will always remember him. Shari 
My brother, Richard Nisman (Richie), was a graduate of SBHS.....I believe the Class of 64.....He died in 1997, having been a physician for many years.
He was a wonderful man. He had been sick for 9 years, from age 40 on, so many did know him as Richie in Sheepshead Bay. "so many did not know him........."
He made many many friends, very big man in his community of Toms River, Point Pleasant, and Brick in Jewish affairs and medical accomplishments, but most of those people did NOT know the Richie many of our co readers of your fine page had known from the early days.......Barry
Joe Rosenblum Passed Away:
Many of you have already heard, but some of you may not know. Joe passed away last Friday night (February 23rd). He had a massive heart attack and went quickly. The funeral service was held Monday, February 26th. We would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love and support.
As you all know, Joe had an extended family of friends and e-mail buddies all across the country and across the world. We're sorry that some of you are just now learning of his passing. On behalf of Joe and our family, we would like to thank all of you for your love and friendship. All of you know how much he cared for his friends. Thank you, and best wishes to all. Kathy, Bill and Jerry
A branch from our tree has fallen.
Jeffrey Nanes passed away on March 1, 2001.  He was a loved son, brother,
husband, father and friend.  I want to thank our Sheepshead Bay neighbors who so warmly showed their support and comfort.  Many friends at the 70-71 reunion shared great memories of Jeffrey with me.  They said he saved their asses from being kicked by the "hitters" of V park.  Jeffrey will be missed by many, but mostly by his family who loved Jeffrey for who he was, and was not.
That's real love.   Your sister Leslie Nanes Smith
Mel Rabinowitz, Sheepshead class of '65 or '66, passed away September 1994.He had many friends in the Bay area.
He was the son of 'Louis the barber' (Ave X & Nostrand).
Louis the barber passed away March 1996.  Both are missed by their family and friends.
"Lonnie Schwartz, class of '71 died in 1973 of stomach cancer.
He was 19 years old, I believe. To this day I can't believe that he actually died.
When you're 17, friends just don't get sick and die."  Roxanne
Larry Adelman, class of 69, passed away just last month (June 2001) of a heart attack.
Sheila Glotzer, class of '68 passed away July 1992
I am sorry to announce that Teddy Kaplan's wife Carolyn Krasna Kaplan Passed away on 09/19/2001
She was taken way too soon at 51.
She hung around Martins and was a Junior Outcast.
They were at reunion in Ft Lauderdale..
Debbie Silverberg, SBHS class of 74 - died in the early 80's of cancer.  She lived on Staten Island.
Her husband was also a SBHS graduate - I think he was class of 73.  Ira Lieberfarb.
John Palmiotti passed away of a heart attack in 1994
Sarah Pulvermacher - Sheepshead Bay graduate.
She was a Jan. grad of the class of  ' 68. She died after
suffering for many years with MS, in the beginning part of the 1980's.
Vicky Samuels died of cancer.....class of 71--- she was in her 20's, very young.
Scott Durst died in early November from an anuerism.  Scott grew up on
Brown Street between Z and Voorhies.  He was part of a group that grew
up playing stick ball in the backyard between Haring and Brown Streets.
I understand his sister Adrienne died a few years earlier.  I went
looking through on line versions of Topaz, but couldn't find what year he
graduated.  He was 45.  I found his sister Adrienne as class of 69.

I'd like to tell you of my Pop. He was Fred Runner the Chef at Martins. He sent out all that good cookin' to all of you. He passed away 13 years ago in Feb.( He was the Chef at the Sheraton in Dover, DE at the time.) My Mom Betty was The waitress in Martin's. All my friends called her Mom. She knew all the local kids and the cops so I couldn't get away with anything without her finding out about it. They were friends with Howie the bartender at the Saddle Inn. He would come up to our open house on Christmas Eve. I really miss all the people in and out at the Holidays.
Mom still lives in Dover but misses Brooklyn too.
My prayers go to those who have lost loved ones on 9-11. Your job is well done.
Thank-you and Best wishes,
Bonnie Smith (Borriello) SBHS '66

My brother, Seth Micklin died in July, 2000 in California.
He dropped out of SBHS but got his GED.  He was only 39.  200 people showed up at a
memorial service for him in California.  He is missed by all who knew him., Ivan

 Jill Meyerson class of '70 Sheepshead Bay HS, who i grew up with passed away the other day..maybe you
can post this so people who new her will know of her untimely passing.she will be missed..
thanks, Irwin

Here's another person we lost too young....
Unfortunately I'd like to add the name of one of my best friends, Scott
(Pollowitz) Parker, who was murdered in September 1983, not yet 26 years old.
 He graduated SBHS in June 1975, became a Port Authority Police Officer,
married a wonderful woman, Shari.  He left behind his sister, mother & father and a bunch of friends.
Michael Streiker

My best friend Mindy Ann Streinfeld,  Sheepshead Bay High School graduate '71
died in 1991. She lived in the Nostrand Projects, and went to Shell Bank Junior High.
Mindy was 37 years old at the time of her untimely death of cancer.
Happy to Have Had Her Friendship for 22 years.
Laura

        Jerry Steinhause 1967,  passed away last year. My best friend.
God be with him, Steve Esko 1967

Craig Malament class of 73.  He died about 4  or 5 years ago. He was the most intelligent person I ever knew.
He could have been a doctor and lawyer at the same time. Nuff Said.     jon berger

Elliot Hirschman passed away January 19, 1996 - He was a great guy, with a great sense of humor.
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Just got this from his daughter Maya:
"Adoring father of three beautiful girls who loved him very
much.  Papa, I miss you.  Love, Maya."

hi bruce: remember elliot schwartz (65) -his wife  - fran levine (65) passed
away from a brain tumor a few years ago.  that beautiful (miss Brooklyn),
sweet, funny, and loving "lady".  Debbie.

Mark W. Friedman, SBHS Class of 1966, died January 24, 1988.
At the time of his death from an asthma attack, Mark was a senior postal carrier in Glendale, AZ.
He had moved there from Brooklyn a decade earlier. He is survived by his wife Karen and three sons --
Adam, Eric and Michael, and his older brother Neil (Class of '64), who still lives in Sheepshead Bay. 

Jeffery Roy Cohn, passed away June 23, 2002 from a massive heart attack.  He was the brother of
Barbara Cohn who also has passed.  He did not graduate but he would have graduated in 1966.  He
is the Brother of Stuart  & Steven Cohn who also went to Sheepshead.

 I noticed that Jeff Cohn had died of a massive heart attack in June 2001. I had an hour long telephone conversation with Jeff in June 2000. He told me that he had attended the High School For the Performing Arts,and he graduated from there in June 1966.He graduated from P.S.194 in 1960, and Marine Park Junior High School in 1963.He was in my fourth grade
class at P.S.194.After high school,he joined the Navy,and he had lived in San Diego,California for many years.When I spoke with him,he was living in Las Vegas with his daughter,and grandchildren.I do not believe he ever had gotten married.He also had an excellent memory about our peers from Sheepshead Bay.I am sorry that he died so young.I hope that I have been
informative. Best wishes, Steven Metzger

My best friend, Susan Laub, class of 1968, was found drowned in her backyard swimming pool, in Dix Hills, New York, on
August 15, 1988. Susan originally lived on East 28 Street, between Ave X and Ave Y. She was known for her bubbly personality, her musical talent, and her devotion to her friends. Her friends knew her as "Libby." She has been, and will be, missed by both family and friends. I loved her and I think of her every day. Joel Mintz, class of 1968.
Michael Quinn Passed away in a car accident on May 9, 2002.
At Ft. Lewis Washington he was an amazing solider in the US Army.
He was loved by many... he grad. in 2000 from Sheepshead Bay HS.
  Alan Abraskin, 54, of the Town of Poughkeepsie, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at St. Francis Hospital in Poughkeepsie.
Mr. Abraskin was a special education teacher at Dutchess County B.O.C.E.S. in Poughkeepsie.
  He also taught in the Spackenkill School District and was on the Spackenkill High School Board of Directors.
A graduate of Sheepshead Bay High School in Brooklyn NY. Born in Brooklyn, N.Y. on July 25, 1948, he was
 the son of Morris and Goldie Kassover Abraskin. On Apr. 10, 1976, he married Jo Anne Newman in Hackensack, N.J.
Bruce, could you please post the untimely passing of one of my oldest buddies named Barry Bledsoe.
He passed away on Easter Sunday. He was only 51.
He will truly be missed. Most of us who knew  him called him BB.
He went to James Madison HS and graduated in 1970.
thanks, Irwin
    I've recently discovered that Bruce Schreiber has passed away, SBHS 1970,
of cancer, just about 3 weeks ago.  Bruce knew everyone and everyone knew Bruce.
He was always everyone's great friend. Noreen
"Ira Welt passed away in California about 20 years ago. He lived in Big Al's bldg on X & Nostrand. He was a good person." Arthur
Amy Bergenfeld SBHS class of Jan 88 died in March of 1993. She was involved in a car accident up in Albany.
Anyone who knew her will remember how kind she was. She was a good friend and 10 years later I still miss her. Debbie
Gail Horowitz (Richmond) class of '70 recently passed away after a courageous battle with liver cancer. Also: Our teacher Barbara Hymowitz Meagher passed away of complications from a sudden illness. A Memorial Service for Barbara(Hymowitz)Meagher will be held on Wednesday April 14th at 7PM at the Parkside Funeral Home 2576 Flatbush Avenue Brooklyn NY 11234
718-338-1500 (Across from Kings Plaza) 
JIMMY NICOLADIS, MADISON CLASS OF'66?
Found out from his brother-in-law, Steven Marionakis*, that he died of cancer.
It is a sad commentary on our age....nobody is having babies anymore!  : (  T
*This was sent to me by a friend of Steven's
Our beautiful friend, Gail Horowitz passed away March 26, 2004.  She graduated in 1970.  Gail, you will be in our hearts forever.
  Mara Lawrence maralawrence@hotmail.com
Sharon Syden Passed Away
She was a dear friend of mine. She graduated with us in 67. You might remember her.
She died Nov. 13 of pancreatic cancer. She lasted 3 months.
She left2 daughters, Emily 21 and Stacie 16.
Elaine
John ( Rocky ) Weber.
 John served in the Armed Forces in the late '60's and went to work on an oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico sometime after.
I met him when he landed in Orlando, Fla. in the early 1990's. We would often swap tales about growing up in Brooklyn,
he in Gerritsen Beach and me in Sheepshead Bay and how odd it was that we never bumped into each other even though we
knew many of the same people. Anyway his friends from the beach were never far from his mind and
I thought they would want to know of his passing.
Gerard Gallagher
I would  like to post the passing of my good friend Scott Sobsey in April 1998. He graduated SBHS class of 1972, lived on Brigham Street.
Even though Scott was married and lived in Texas his heart always remained in "The Bay" I will miss him... 
Ted Kessler 


  Sadly I must report that a former Social Studies teacher at Shellbank Jr. High School, Sidney Locker, passed away last April.
Most of us who went to Shellbank will of course remember him. I learned about this from Shelly Brandman. He was told of it by another former teacher (of English), Norvin Smookler, who taught at Sheepshead and who now lives near Shelly.
Jeffrey Dane - July 19, 2004
It is with great sadness that I must advise you of the passing of Sheldon Reich(Rambam '59 and
Sheepshead '63). Sheldon, who is the brother of Sharon Reich Weinberg(Rambam '58 and Sheepshead '62), died
late this afternoon after not responding to treatment of pneumonia. Sheldon was, as I understand it,
otherwise healthy so this is a very shocking turn of events. I, of course, knew Sheldon primarily through
Sharon, but I can tell you that he was a very nice man. I am thankful for the privilege of having known
him going back many years to grade school days, but certainly upset that he could not have enjoyed more
years with us.  July 6, 2004 , Stanley Weilgus.
Gary Rebold died feb 2003 in NJ
class of 68 I believe--Mike
  " Alf Dyrland, Class of 1971, passed away in 1987 after an eight year struggle with cancer. I hope his friends and former classmates from SBHS will remember what a genuinely nice and gentle person he was."  Thank you very much, Paul Eckert

A good friend and a great guy, Gene Goldman, class of June '65, died suddenly of a massive heart attack in May, 2000.
He left his wife, Lisa, daughter, Rebecca, and son, Zak.
Gene moved to Southern California in 1975, where he attended law school and practiced law for over 20 years.
He was one of the funniest people on the planet. We think of him often and he is missed every day.
Leighbdc@aol.com

Mark Alfant better known as "The Fonce" passed away on March 4th 2006.
Marc fought a courageous battle for 15 years with recurring brain tumors.
The Fonce grew up on Haring Street and Ave X. He attended PS 286, Shellbank Jr. High, and SBHS ("70).
He was part of The Handfingers Crew,and could always be found playing hoops at Baron Park.
He will be missed by all who knew him.  May he rest in Peace...
Friends of "The Fonce"

Dear Bruce:
          If it wouldn't pose a problem, I would like to post this about Jerry Farr. He had soooo many brothers I doubt there is anyone who was born between 1945 & 55  and grew up in the Bay that didn't know at least one of the Farr brothers. From Mugsy (I always envied him that name when I was a kid) to Mikey I think they had enough kids to field a football team. Anyway I share something of a debt to Jerry along with many other Bay kids, and this is it:  I would like to thank Jerry Farr posthumously and on behalf of many other Bay kids for making it possible (he stood on line at MSG ticket window for an entire afternoon and night to get our tickets) for us to see the Rolling Stones on Thanksgiving Night 1969. This was the night when the Maysels Brothers shot all the in door concert footage for the Stones movie; "Gimme Shelter". I'm sure that some of the kids that went will read this. Laurie and or Linda H. or Bobby and Marsha H. I'd love to hear from you. Bruce if you can't post this, thanks anyway. If you can, thanks a million.
                                                                       Sincerely, Gerard Gallagher

Matthew Kerner passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2006, from liver cancer. Matthew graduated from Sheepshead class of 1967. Matthew spent his whole adult career as an educator in the NYC school system, as a professor at both LIU, Brooklyn campus,and as a professor at Lehman Coll. in The Bronx.
He is survived by 4 children and his wife.  Thank you for letting his friends know.
Sunday April 16, 2006 - 12:02
Hi all...I wanted to post a note that Mark Rosner, who I believe graduated in '68 and spent a great career as head of the Spanish Dept. at Clara Barton HS, passed away in late September. I just received word of his death today (I don't know the cause). Mark wasn't a Mr. Popularity or Mr. Athlete by any means, but he was a sweet, funny, self-deprecating guy. We spent a lot of time together (including joining him and Gary Edelman, Drew Felix and the late Ted Katz for a life-changing time at Woodstock)and I am sorry to have to post word of his passing (and apologize for this serious message). Hope all of you are well and well-aware of the fragility of life. Enjoy it while you can and with people you love.
Curt Werner


Sharon Solomon Zucker passed away August 2006 -Sheepshead Bay HS class of 1968

Sharon was a wonderful person. She lived in the Sea Isle building on Nostrand Avenue and Ave Z.
When she retired she bought a condo in Hollywood Florida.  She had a rough time the last 2 years but she never complained and had a positive attitude. 
She is survived by her husband Ben and her children Eddie and Steve.
Sharon graduated from Sheepshead High School in 1968.  She was truly a great person and we are going to miss her.
My heart goes out to her family. 
   My name is Martin (Marty) Lenkowsky, class

of '68. I've been living in Coral Springs, Florida with my wife since

1982. We have two

children in college. Anyway, I was saddened reading about all our
Sheepshead Bay H.S. contemporaries who are no longer with us.

I was friendly with Gary Rebold through elementary, junior and high
school. Are any details known of his untimely death?

Several of my other classmates have also passed away. Martin Burstein,
'68, passed away - a result of an assault - in December 1982.

That same month, my classmate - and next door neighbor - from Haring
Street, Dr. Elliot Rennert, passed away.

And a friend closest to my heart, Paul Kline, '68, from Batchelder
Street, passed away in Brooklyn in November 1999.

I will miss all of them. I can be reached at mlenkowsky@aol.com



 
MY WIFE LINDA (ELKIN) NADELBERG CLASS OF 71 SBHS 
PASSED AWAY IN COLUMBIA MD., HER HOME FOR THE LAST 30 YEARS
SHE WAS A LOVING WIFE OF 30 YEARS AND A MOTHER
 SHE WILL BE MISSED BY ALL HER FRIENDS FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD
Alan Nadelberg
Group Chief Offset Press
U.S. Government Printing Office
732 N. Capitol Street N.W.
Washington D.C. 20401
 202-512-2000 ext. 30737
anadelberg@gpo.gov
 
  
I don't know if you're aware that on of my closest fiends, Les (Lester) Alterman class of '65, died in 1971 of a brain tumor.
It was such a long time ago that I'm not sure if anyone in his class would have thought to notify you.
 
Best of luck with the reunion, and have a Happy New Year!
Leigh Beekman  - Leighbdc@aol.com
 

Hi Bruce, I accidentally stumbled over your web site while doing a Google search for one of my oldest and best friends, Alf Dyrland class of '71.
He and I went through public school, PS 209, Jr. High, JJ Reynolds, and of course SBHS together. We hung out all the time and Alf's oldest sister, Ingrid, was my first crush back in 3rd grade. Sadly Ingrid passed away not too long after we lost Alf. She also died of cancer. As far as I know Alf's youngest sister, Karen, is still living in Sheepshead Bay in the families' original home. I never met or knew Alf's older brother. I spent a lot of time in that old house and Alf's parents were always very nice and welcoming to me. This was a really wonderful family. Not too many days go by when I don't think of them. Thank you for providing a place where we find and remember old friends who are no longer with us in life but always in our memories.
Regards Barry 


JUST FOUND THIS SITE AND WANTED TO LET YOU KNOW MY SISTER SUSAN B FEINGOLD CLASS OF '70 DIED OF LYMPHOMA IN 1992
Mike Richards Mike@wristbandspecialty.com

JIMMY BRADY
PETEY TRUMPFELLER
MIKEY TRUMPFELLER
JIMMY TRUMPFELLER
JIMMY RYAN
DENNIS MADDEN
JACKIE (FATHER) BENEDICKS
DOODY AKA ZAPPA
 
SISSY (FRANCYNE) GIANATTASIO - MY BEST FRIEND
TOMMY MC MAHON - MY BEAUTIFUL BROTHER
 
TOO MANY - TOO YOUNG - I MISS YOU ALL - LOVE PEGGY
PEGGY MCMAHON
 
Bruce - thank you for this page it touched my heart!



This was Handfingers where we all hung out in the 60's, then it became a Bodega,
now it's "Queen of Sheeba". Probably an Alkayda hideout.

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