REMEMBERING HUGO IODICE

On the one year anniversary (yesterday) of his death...recapping those old feelings: I first met Hugo ten plus years ago in Croton's Upper Village over an Italian ice "imported" from The Bronx. His keen insights into Croton's political scene--and on the art of being "Italian" for lack of another way to put it--were often potmarked with outrageously funny commentary worthy of a television special. He was generous and kind and relished his role as a father to his two sons. He also had a keen sense of community responsibility. An all around good guy, fondly remembered...