OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR FORMER CROTON RESIDENT BENJAMIN P. VINCI

Obituary for Benjamin P. Vinci--It is with great sadness that the family of Benjamin P. Vinci announces his sudden passing at the age of 47 on January 29, 2020. Ben was born in Croton-on-Hudson in 1972 and moved to Saugerties with his family in 1986.

Ben loved to fix and build motorcycles, cars, and anything with an engine. He was also passionate about fishing, weightlifting, and hatchet throwing but his greatest love of all was his fiancé Christine Elizabeth. Ben will always be remembered for having the most open loving heart, disarming charisma and witty sense of humor.   Ben is lovely remembered by his mother and father Diane and Benjamin Vinci Sr., his sister Jennifer Vinci Riekert and his fiancé Christine Elizabeth.

Funeral Services are under the direction of Buono Funeral Service, Inc. in Saugerties. The Family will recieve friends at the funeral home Saturday, February 1, 2020 from 3:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Share memories of Ben and sign the online guest register at www.BuonoFuneralService.com

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to help support Ben and Christine’s baby after its birth by visiting: https://www.gofundme.com/f/campaign-to-support-baby-vinci?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1

WELCOME ABOARD PROBATIONARY FIREFIGHTER KATRINA TUCCI

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From the Croton Fire Department FB Page - This past week, we accepted a new member to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department! Welcome aboard to Probationary Firefighter Katrina Tucci, who joins her father & Past Captain Gregg Tucci at Croton Fire Patrol No. 1. We look forward to having Katrina as a member, as we know she will be a great addition at Rescue 18!

OBITUARY & SERVICE INFO FOR DONALD R. PARRISH

Long time Croton on Hudson community member Don Parrish passed away on January 18, 2020, at New York Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center in New York, NY.... He was active in many circles, was a long-time member of Croton Friends of History and the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley. Don treasured relationships with people, and made friends wherever he went; he cherished his long-term friendships, and was particularly fond of the men of his “breakfast group”. Calling hours will be on Saturday, February 8th from 2-4pm and 7-9pm at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home in Croton on Hudson, NY. A celebration of his life is being planned for later this Spring. THE FULL OBITUARY IS AT https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/donald-parrish-9007327

Donations in his memory may be made to:

Croton Friends of History P.O. Box 193 Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 www.crotonfriendsofhistory.org 

Compassion and Choices www.compassionandchoices.org

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.

First up, love the soft muted tones of this taupe putz house--it's another fabulous scene from Matthew 's 2010 Christmas decorations; click on the link to see the entire set of photos: http://bit.ly/1AAVCNf

It's followed by a 2016 Christmas shot of "Maria-ville" complete with Polar Express train!  Hoping to get that train out in 2020.....

And finally outstanding vintage candy containers courtesy of Pete Oehmen.  Again, click on the photos and links.

To the person looking for a "Summer" putz, Welcome to Sandy Shores; click here

And for cake stands in assorted price points, click here

FAB AMERICAN DIMESTORE TOW TRUCK; more here 

TCM 31 DAYS OF OSCAR STARTS FEBRUARY 1ST, DR. ZHIVAGO AND MUCH MORE ; click here 

WHAT A FUN PLACE THIS IS:

--RETRO/VINTAGE SEWING/CRAFT SUPPLIES, ribbons, patterns, etc; GO HERE 

--RETRO/VINTAGE HOLIDAY PUNCH SETS, BOWLS; CLICK HERE

--RETRO/VINTAGE DECANTER SETS, BOTTLES; SOME REAL BEAUTIES--CLICK HERE

MOVING ALONG....AN ABSOLUTELY ADORABLE FUN DIY VALENTINE "CANDY CORN" HOUSE FROM PAPER GLITTER GLUE; FOR MORE, CLICK HERE

LEBEN'S 2017 PUTZ VILLAGE; SOME OUTSTANDING VINTAGE EXAMPLES HERE.

A SILENT FILM BIT OF HISTORY: MARY LOUIS IN THE BIRDS' CHRISTMAS CAROL; more here

WE'VE BEEN HEARING ABOUT THIS FILM FOR YEARS--STUBBY PRINGLE'S CHRISTMAS; MORE HERE  

For collectors of Christmas house shaped tins, the 2011 BIG LOTS collection: http://toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/01/werthers-2011-christmas-candy-tin-2011.html

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: LIONEL'S(R) TOY "G" TRAIN; click here

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST: ASBURY HEARS HISTORY OF ARMENIA - MARCH 1945

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COURTESY OF THE ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: 

MARCH 1, 1945, ASBURY HEARS HISTORY OF ARMENIA. Click on the photo.

You may also have an interest in: DECEMBER 1944 ASBURY JOINS "CRUSADE FOR CHRIST" http://bit.ly/2B8SqcM

FOR MORE ABOUT THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, CLICK HERE

OBITUARY & SERVICE INFO FOR ROBERT MOORE

Condolences to the Moore Family: Robert Moore--Robert "Bob" Moore, suddenly, January 29th, age 62. Beloved husband of Theresa (Farrelly) Moore; loving dad to Ryan, Danny and Allison; devoted son of Lillian (the late James); loving brother of Jimmy (Wendy), Paula (Paul Treadwell), Chris (Karen), Laura, Danny “the Original” (Alyse); wonderful, fun-loving brother-in-law of Jim and Ellen Jones, Bill and Rose Mary Filippello, and Jim and Patricia Whitney; affectionate “get out of jail call” uncle to many nieces and nephews; and a friend to all. Visitation will be held Friday from 3:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. at Cooney Funeral Home located at 625 Busse Hwy. in Park Ridge. Funeral Saturday, prayers at 9:30 a.m. to St. Eugene Church for Mass at 10:00 a.m. Interment private. For information please call 847-685-1002 or visit www.cooneyfuneralhome.com

YES, IT'S TRUE -- WE LOVE THAT CLASSIC SERGIO LEONE MASTERPIECE, ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

Thanks for heads-up WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA--- Celebrate the publication of Once Upon a Time in the West: Shooting a Masterpiece. with Author Christopher Frayling in L.A., February 8th; more info here

For those of you who have never seen this movie, put it on your bucket list!

Claudia Cardinale is amazing.  

Charles Bronson--as Harmonica--is fantastic. 

Jason Robards --as Cheyenne--is yet another reason why this film is as good as it is.... 

And Henry Fonda---as the evil Frank--IS BRILLIANT.

2020 HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CROWN FREE THROW CHAMPIONS

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Knights of Columbus Crown Free Throw Champions 

The local level of competition for the 2020 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship was held on Friday, January 17th, at the James R. Moore gymnasium at Holy Name of Mary Church on Grand Street. All girls and boys ages 9 to 14 were invited to participate in the annual skill event in which winners progress through district and state competition. All of the contestants received a certificate for their participation and sharpshooting skills.

The winners in the girls’ groups were Michaela Kelly (9), Ellie Polizzi (10), Cecilia DeMattia (11) Lynn Sorenson (12) Ava Andrews (13)and Francesca Sarcone (14). 

The boys’ champions were Oliver Epprecht (9), Brendan McAndrew (10), Dylan Sharkey (11), Alden Hou (12), Christopher Pisciotta (13).  

Each of these winners will compete in a district competition to be held on February 15th at Saint Columbanus School, with an eye toward moving on to the state level.

TO LEARN MORE ABOUT HOLY NAME OF MARY'S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, VISIT  https://www.facebook.com/HNMKofC/ 

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN....THE TOP THREE HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS POSTS AT EVERYTHING CROTON, 2019 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/12/top-three-holy-name-of-mary-knights-of.html

UPDATE: CORTLANDT PUSHBACK TO MASSIVE CORTLANDT DEVELOPMENT, HEARING POSTPONED TO APRIL, OPPOSITION MOUNTING

CORTLANDT, NY — Opposition is mounting to a proposal to turn more than 100 acres of residential Cortlandt into a mix of medical, residential, assisted living, hotel and commercial uses as well as parking and public amenities on multiple parcels. As a result, town officials have delayed their vote until April 17.

The MOD or "Medically Oriented District" was created as part of ENVISION CORTLANDT, the town's Sustainable Comprehensive Plan.

Its stated purpose is encourage revitalization and economic expansion in the area immediately surrounding the New York Presbyterian-Hudson Valley Hospital Center and along the Route 202/35 corridor. The town approved it in 2018...But now the size and scope of what's planned has astonished and alarmed residents...READ MORE AT https://patch.com/new-york/peekskill/hearing-cortlandts-mod-postponed-april

BACKGROUND ARTICLES AT ... HOW THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT HANDLES MASSIVE DEVELOPMENT: THE EXAMINER NEWS--PUGLISI, RESIDENTS, LAMBASTE CORTLANDT MOD PROJECTS, MIXED USE https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/01/how-town-of-cortlandt-handles-massive.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

AS ALWAYS, SOME WONDERFUL FINDS, SPECIAL REQUESTS, OLDIES BUT GOODIES AND MORE. Click on the photos and links.

First up, another great ad from 1945 for Community Silverplate.  Just love the Back Home For Keeps advertising series this silverware company used.

Next up, remembering Alan Ladd, who died in 1964.  Ladd had his big break as a killer in the film noir This Gun For Hire (1942). Throughout the 1940s, his tough-guy roles packed audiences, but he is best known for his title role in the classic Western Shane (1953). Read and see much more here from our friends at European Film Star Postcards.

Ladd was fantastic as the gunfighter Shane. Here's a great clip of the gunfight with Jack Palance.

And finally, timing is everything in life.  A friend of ours has always wanted this cotton candy machine from Nostalgia Electrics as part of her July 4th vintage holiday display but couldn't justify the cost...we found it in a thrift shop for ten dollars---without the box---but it works!  Best darn birthday present ever according to the husband!

And finally, courtesy of Mark P, the 1970 Poloron catalog---see it in all glory here.

Again, click on the photos and links.

We've been having fun looking at an old JOHNSON & SMITH NOVELTY CATALOG...

Have some fun too---here's one from 1972---you'll need to run adobe Flash to view it--click here

SOME ITEMS IN CASE YOU MISSED THEM:

--DIANNE'S 2019 VILLAGE PHOTOS; MORE HERE

--COURTESY OF PETE OEHMEN, SOME SMALL OPEN BASE COCONUT PUTZ HOUSES FROM THE 1930'S; more here

--ANTOINETTE STOCKENBERG'S 2019 ANNUAL CHRISTMAS MANTLE AND STORY!  http://antoinettestockenberg.com/Putz2019.htm

--Howard's Dolly House repro for 2020; more here

--FAB STONE TETXTURE TUTORIAL FROM PAPER GLITTER GLUE; CLICK HERE 

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CUOMO'S STAR--WHY THIS CHANGE IS CAUSING OUTRAGE, IT'S ALREADY A NIGHTMARE ACCORDING TO SEN. HARCKHAM

LOHUD: ALBANY – State lawmakers are criticizing a proposed change to the state’s popular STAR program that would expand who gets checks rather than upfront savings in homeowners' school tax bills.  In his state budget proposal last week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo recommended that New York send STAR checks to all homeowners who earn $200,000 a year or above. They have been receiving the exemption upfront in their school tax bills since the program's inception in the mid-1990s. The move comes after the state Legislature and Cuomo agreed last year to switch everyone with an adjusted gross income between $250,000 to $500,000 to a check. "It’s already a nightmare," Sen. Pete Harckham, D-Yorktown, Westchester County, said.  MORE AT https://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/albany/2020/01/28/why-potential-star-change-causing-angst-its-already-nightmare/4596837002/

OFFICIAL PICTURES FROM THE 1933 WORLD'S FAIR

Fans of 1930's architecture will find plenty of art-deco happiness courtesy of Flickr friend, File Photo.

Click on the link to see the complete 1933 World's Fair official photo booklet--LOTS of great stuff in here http://bit.ly/1YDXa4C

You may also have an interest in:

The 1939 World's Fair New York Herald Tribune special edition http://bit.ly/1JAlyb9

And more of that here http://bit.ly/1J9hhR0

COMING TO THE FORMER MEMPHIS MAE'S LOCATION IN THE CROTON COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER.... PIATO GREEK KITCHEN!

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COMING TO THE FORMER MEMPHIS MAE'S LOCATION IN THE CROTON COMMONS SHOPPING CENTER....

PIATO GREEK KITCHEN!

UPDATED--HOPES TO OPEN 2/17----MENU HERE.........

Updated---open  https://www.facebook.com/piatogreekkitchen/

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful finds, special requests, oldies but goodies and more....click on the photos and links....

Still the most beautiful mid-century modern table lighter we have ever seen--fabulous lines--the Varaflame ad is from 1959.

It's followed by a fabulous Christmas tree--courtesy of THE VERY TALENTED Thomas Quine--taken in Munich a few years ago--and filled with the kind of vintage and antique Christmas ornaments some of us can only dream about!

The photo is sliced into sections so you can appreciate all the spun cotton and tinsel goodness up close. 

Check out this amazing piece of antique Easter tinplate: Lehmann rooster pulling a rabbit; see it here

Absolutely stunning antique First Communion scrap chromolithographs from Blumchen.

One seldom sees this subject matter anymore...

Check it out at  https://bit.ly/2Jc16Ul

Just a reminder for all those vintage coconut putz restorers and vintage inspired builders, Pete Oehmen has a PUTZ PARTS REPLACEMENT CATALOG. Everything you need for a true restoration and more. CLICK HERE

In the mid-century modern hardware department--always a challenge to find--Repro mid-century modern front door escutcheons; more here

In case you missed it---the Valentine Villa---fun!----check it out at the PAPERGLITTERGLUE BLOG-----click here

More about one of Croton's many notable residents in the acting profession: EPHEMERA, PAPER DOLLS, GLORIA SWANSON; click here.

Almost gone--but not forgotten--POSTUM, the coffee substitute; more here

SO YOU'RE THINKING OF HAVING A CHRISTMAS TRAIN AROUND THE TREE; SO MANY QUESTIONS...

HERE'S A GREAT PLACE TO START---inspiration, links, photos and much more at   https://bigchristmastrains.com/choosing_christmas_trains_n_villages.htm

32 degrees North has some fantastic tutorials--and all the craft supplies you need as well; HERE'S TWO:  VINTAGE INSPIRED CHENILLE SNOWMAN; MORE HERE 
AND A VINTAGE INSPIRED CHENILLE BUMP PUMPKIN MAN; CLICK HERE

A WHOLE BUNCH OF BUBBLE LIGHT INFO LINKS AND MUCH MORE AT  https://oldchristmastreelights.com/forums/viewforum.php?f=18&sid=551780f7fb9a3109aa59814078f5045d

YOUR EDITOR'S BANNER WINTER MORNING IN THE HUDSON VALLEY ADVENTURES(!)--CLICK HERE 

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CROTON AUTO PARK, ONE OF THE PROUD SPONSORS OF THE GULLOTTA HOUSE ESCAPE FROM SING SING PLUNGE 2/15/20

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AND NOW A WORD FROM CROTON AUTO PARK - We are excited to once again be a sponsor of the Gullotta House "Escape from Sing Sing" Plunge on February 15th at 12pm at Louis Engel Park Beach Area in Ossining. All proceeds will benefit Westchester residents facing hardships as well as scholarships for local high school seniors pursuing higher education. If you would like to make a donation towards this event, please visit www.gullottahouse.org. 

CLICK ON THE FLYER.

JANUARY 1948, THERE ONCE WAS A TIME......AID IS SENT TO CROTON POINT, ALL IS WELL

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1948, THERE ONCE WAS A TIME...AID IS SENT TO CROTON POINT

CLICK ON THE NEWSPAPER CLIPPING.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THIS POST FROM 1951  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/05/1951-croton-men-cross-ice-to-save.html

PHOTOS & THANK YOU - HOOPS FOR HEROES 2020

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FROM THE CROTON HARMON BOOSTER CLUB FB PAGE--Thanks to all who attended, contributed, played, coached and volunteered at the Croton-Harmon High School Hoops for Heroes tournament! This is a great event and a wonderful opportunity for our community to honor our veterans and contribute to their well-being. Boosters was happy to be a part of it and will be donating money raised to https://www.hopeforthewarriors.org.

SEE PHOTOS HERE AND HERE.

ANOTHER BANNER WINTER SUNDAY IN THE HUDSON VALLEY---THE CROTON MINI DELI, EAGLES, DeCICCIO'S AND GIOVANNI'S

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

ANOTHER BANNER WINTER SUNDAY IN THE HUDSON VALLEY---NO SNOW--AND NOT AS COLD AS USUAL---but in the aftermath of one wicked windy and rainy 24 hours, it was time to look for eagles and get some errands done as well...click on the photos and links....

BUT FIRST....TAKE-OUT FROM THE CROTON MINI DELI...an amazing Bacon, Egg and Cheese Sandwich to start the day off right...

Then off to Croton Point Park, greener than we are used to seeing at this time of year---and happy to report that there was minimal storm damage as far as we could tell.

Didn't spot any eagles this time--although there have been quite a few in recent weeks---see photos at the Croton Point Nature Center FB page here.

We took a quick drive to Verplank instead and had better luck at the Cortlandt Veterans Park.

It seems particularly fitting that we can generally can find a mature eagle in what appears to be a favorite tree adjacent to the American flag and monument.

Time for errands and with that, we headed for DeCicco & Sons in Millwood.

We've been hearing about this place for years and they did not disappoint. Spotless, well organized, with high quality produce--including beautiful heirloom tomatoes---hard to find cheeses, Artisan breads, chutneys and more.  Friendly, knowledgeable staff too--and a well-curated seafood and meat section. 

Outstanding house-made guacamole too.

And they also stock Urban Roots, Veggie Side Kits---check that out here.

And Millwood is only one of their many locations.

For more about DeCICCO & SONS, visit https://www.deciccoandsons.com/

ALL AND ALL, ANOTHER BANNER WINTER SUNDAY IN THE HUDSON VALLEY.....

p.s. We picked up an order of Deviled Eggs from Croton's own Giovanni's this afternoon---the best we have had in years--with just enough kick. And we'll be ordering them again.

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