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The slideshows to your right will take you to the web sites where all the images & mp3's are available to download for FREE.
The one question I'm often asked, "Why so many versions of the same video, or content."
When I first began I had limited video quality available. I was pulling clips from videotapes, sometimes not the best. As I restored video, I didn't delete the older versions because of the work involved. Instead I created a link within the older version which would direct you to the newer version(s).
This one page contains everything:
https://sites.google.com/site/loretosfamily/
I assume if you're reading this your most likely not family. Family stopped viewing most of this. Why? Most are too wrapped up in their own lives. Who has the time to look at this when you've got another 12,000 photos of yourself to post on facebook, or you have to text "the planet," about your new coffee filters!
Comments? Email: yourbestdj@aol.com
The Real Charlie Browniest!
Video 1:
Tell me those aren't the very words that I'm speaking in the (silent) 8mm movie clip.
Video 2:
Same Hat. Same Coat!
Video 3:
Without question my wife (her mittens whipping around) was the inspiration for the skating scene when they fly into one another...
Happy 90th Birthday Christine (Cedrone) Gentile
Christine (Cedrone) Gentile celebrated her young 90th birthday this weekend. I was thrilled to be invited (along with my wife Mary, Aunt Clara & her daughter Linda). We met so many relatives I'd only heard about and many I never knew.
Christine's father was my grandfather's brother, making her my mother's first cousin. To add more confusion to the family mix, her (late) husband, "Chubby," was my father's first cousin.Chubby's father & my grandmother (my father's mother) were siblings.
Christine Gentile's 90th:
Christine Gentile 90th Birthday HD
Watch the 90 second movie:
Christine Gentile Birthday "Movie," 1080p You can also watch or download the full 10:00 video from the Internet Archive:
http://archive.org/details/ChristineGentile
To download it to your PC/Mac or Mobile Device. Right click or save this link to your hard drive: QuickTime
If anyone has problems downloading it let me know at yourbestdj@aol.com
Here are our two oldest relatives. Cousins Clara (Cedrone) Marini 95 & Christine (Cedrone) Gentile 90:
Clara & Chris 90th Birthday Party HD
Christine's father was my grandfather's brother, making her my mother's first cousin. To add more confusion to the family mix, her (late) husband, "Chubby," was my father's first cousin.Chubby's father & my grandmother (my father's mother) were siblings.
Christine Gentile's 90th:
Christine Gentile 90th Birthday HD
Watch the 90 second movie:
Christine Gentile Birthday "Movie," 1080p You can also watch or download the full 10:00 video from the Internet Archive:
http://archive.org/details/ChristineGentile
To download it to your PC/Mac or Mobile Device. Right click or save this link to your hard drive: QuickTime
If anyone has problems downloading it let me know at yourbestdj@aol.com
Here are our two oldest relatives. Cousins Clara (Cedrone) Marini 95 & Christine (Cedrone) Gentile 90:
Clara & Chris 90th Birthday Party HD
Why I Do What I Do
Following over 4 years with nearly every day devoted to research & photo/video restoration of my family & my wife's family history this proves why it was worth it.
Below is twenty pounds of 8mm home movies. None of it ours. I purchased all 45 reels for $12.00 at an estate sale.
I researched the family finding both parents &a 2 of their 3 adult children. The oldest child, a son, passed away 4 years ago.
I emailed the younger brother explaining who I was, why it was important his ancestry not be sold, asking only to be reimbursed for the sale & offering to mail or drive them back.
He never replied. I was stunned. What's more confusing is his parents are still alive. Why would you sell your home movies? The films are now all over the country sold to collectors of the genre. Family history lost.
Here we go again...I recently purchased photos from Goodwill. On the back of each were the writings of a Mrs. Bernice Sharpe.
She described her life before & after she married like a "diary," through pictures including photos of their only child.
Bernice thought it important to leave behind for future generations evidence of her family, to provide a sense of meaning to "all of this."
Her husband died in '74. Bernice passed in 1999. Fourteen years after her death her photos were sold. They must've been in storage or long forgotten. Yet, no one wanted them?
Unsure why their son, their only child had no use for them I later found his arrest records. Happier times:
Before offering them to collectors I contacted the local historical society who were thrilled to receive digital copies. Her special moments were preserved if only for local residents. As for the originals I found many of those sold being resold online tossed in various piles or "lots," with no value or meaning.
Below is one of the images she detailed along with her marriage license. She married Mother's Day 1934.
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Write On:
Found in a Rhode Island storage unit/estate sale were these letters (I've since sold these letters to collectors & as such have made the link private to avoid others from downloading & reselling them. If you'd like to see them please contact me at yourbestdj@aol.com)
https://picasaweb.google.com/102260807874318515063/Trask#
Now 136 year old, dated 1877 from Phronia Hodgkins to Judson H. Trask of Nobleboro Me.
I found it odd there were no stamps. Maybe they were inside a package or delivered by a mutual friend. The letters look as good today as the year if not the very day they were written. There are two written in pencil. They too are easily read.
The last 6 documents were not part of the letters found, but research showing a Judson H Trask born 1861 in Nobleboro Maine. By 1880 he is living/working in Ma. where he passes away in 1882.
He was single, serving as a night watchman, dieing of asthma. Phronia is not found. I could only locate a Florence P. living some 30 miles away.
Note This:
I'm dumbfounded when you provide images or documents for family you do not know but they don't reply. One might argue they don't owe you anything. You mailed/emailed it unsolicited. They didn't ask for it. Therefore why should they say anything, even a simple THANKS.
Case in point. Phyliss Mahoney wrote that pink 1931 note to her teacher Bernice referenced above. Bernice cherished the note keeping it with her belongings for 68 years until her passing in 1999. 68 years!
In 2013 or 14 years after Bernice died it was sold with her photos/documents. I researched Phyliss only to find she died at 10 years later in 1941. She was married, it appears for less than a year. She had no children. Her husband died mnay years ago. However she was from a large family. I found several of her siblings on facebook. Each one denied a friend request. I messaged one sister explaining who I was & why I was contacting her. She didn't reply. Imagine if someone found a note written by your sibling 72 years ago. Wouldn't you want it? All I wanted to do was give it back!
Maybe my attempts went unread &/or into their spam file.
I then sent a letter to her sister with a copy of the note. No reply.
One word describes my reaction. WOW!
Consigned To Inactive Duty:
Purchased at a consignment store is this (now 70 year old) 1943
photo album detailing the goodbye party for Eugene Simonini of Coventry RI, heading to the army corp.
They, like the images & film above have been resold to fans of the genre.
What becomes of them is very much like the images themselves...unknown:
September 11th 1943 Leavng For World War ll Slideshow HD
I labeled this album WHO? Why? Because they are photos I've purchased either separately or as part of a "lot." Photos of family, school, weddings, & vacations.
Who sells them? Family!
Why keep those "old photos," when you can make a buck or two. Who cares about your Aunt's wedding, your cousin's favorite photo, or your sister in her cowgirl hat? They talk about family values.
Today that means how much you can make selling your family's memories:
https://plus.google.com/photos/102260807874318515063/albums/5851660697847848001
Below are a number of clips from 8mm home movies sold at estate sales:
Huge Cigar 8mm Home Movie
The all time classic tourist trap:
Clark's Trading Post Trained Bear 8mm Home Movie
Below is twenty pounds of 8mm home movies. None of it ours. I purchased all 45 reels for $12.00 at an estate sale.
He never replied. I was stunned. What's more confusing is his parents are still alive. Why would you sell your home movies? The films are now all over the country sold to collectors of the genre. Family history lost.
Here we go again...I recently purchased photos from Goodwill. On the back of each were the writings of a Mrs. Bernice Sharpe.
She described her life before & after she married like a "diary," through pictures including photos of their only child.
Bernice thought it important to leave behind for future generations evidence of her family, to provide a sense of meaning to "all of this."
Her husband died in '74. Bernice passed in 1999. Fourteen years after her death her photos were sold. They must've been in storage or long forgotten. Yet, no one wanted them?
Unsure why their son, their only child had no use for them I later found his arrest records. Happier times:
Before offering them to collectors I contacted the local historical society who were thrilled to receive digital copies. Her special moments were preserved if only for local residents. As for the originals I found many of those sold being resold online tossed in various piles or "lots," with no value or meaning.
Below is one of the images she detailed along with her marriage license. She married Mother's Day 1934.
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Write On:
Found in a Rhode Island storage unit/estate sale were these letters (I've since sold these letters to collectors & as such have made the link private to avoid others from downloading & reselling them. If you'd like to see them please contact me at yourbestdj@aol.com)
https://picasaweb.google.com/102260807874318515063/Trask#
Now 136 year old, dated 1877 from Phronia Hodgkins to Judson H. Trask of Nobleboro Me.
The last 6 documents were not part of the letters found, but research showing a Judson H Trask born 1861 in Nobleboro Maine. By 1880 he is living/working in Ma. where he passes away in 1882.
He was single, serving as a night watchman, dieing of asthma. Phronia is not found. I could only locate a Florence P. living some 30 miles away.
Note This:
I'm dumbfounded when you provide images or documents for family you do not know but they don't reply. One might argue they don't owe you anything. You mailed/emailed it unsolicited. They didn't ask for it. Therefore why should they say anything, even a simple THANKS.
Case in point. Phyliss Mahoney wrote that pink 1931 note to her teacher Bernice referenced above. Bernice cherished the note keeping it with her belongings for 68 years until her passing in 1999. 68 years!
In 2013 or 14 years after Bernice died it was sold with her photos/documents. I researched Phyliss only to find she died at 10 years later in 1941. She was married, it appears for less than a year. She had no children. Her husband died mnay years ago. However she was from a large family. I found several of her siblings on facebook. Each one denied a friend request. I messaged one sister explaining who I was & why I was contacting her. She didn't reply. Imagine if someone found a note written by your sibling 72 years ago. Wouldn't you want it? All I wanted to do was give it back!
Maybe my attempts went unread &/or into their spam file.
I then sent a letter to her sister with a copy of the note. No reply.
One word describes my reaction. WOW!
Consigned To Inactive Duty:
Purchased at a consignment store is this (now 70 year old) 1943
photo album detailing the goodbye party for Eugene Simonini of Coventry RI, heading to the army corp.
They, like the images & film above have been resold to fans of the genre.
What becomes of them is very much like the images themselves...unknown:
September 11th 1943 Leavng For World War ll Slideshow HD
Who sells them? Family!
Why keep those "old photos," when you can make a buck or two. Who cares about your Aunt's wedding, your cousin's favorite photo, or your sister in her cowgirl hat? They talk about family values.
Today that means how much you can make selling your family's memories:
https://plus.google.com/photos/102260807874318515063/albums/5851660697847848001
Below are a number of clips from 8mm home movies sold at estate sales:
Grandma & Grandpa get a shot or two:
Woo Hoo! We Got Jim Beam For Christmas
Did Milton shave before the wedding?
1952 Wedding Grace & Milton HD
Nothing says marry me like blowing smoke: Smokey Wedding
What's on TV Christmas Eve:
My Three Sons 1964 Christmas
The famous draw bridge caught on film:
Mystic Ct. Draw Bridge Historic 1961 8mm Home Movie
Stove, Dryer & Washer side by side:
1957 Apartment
Check out the catch of the day:
8mm Home Movie Deep Sea Booze Cruise
Covering a lot of ground:
Rollin Fun!
Now that's a cigar:Did Milton shave before the wedding?
1952 Wedding Grace & Milton HD
Nothing says marry me like blowing smoke: Smokey Wedding
What's on TV Christmas Eve:
My Three Sons 1964 Christmas
The famous draw bridge caught on film:
Mystic Ct. Draw Bridge Historic 1961 8mm Home Movie
Stove, Dryer & Washer side by side:
1957 Apartment
Check out the catch of the day:
8mm Home Movie Deep Sea Booze Cruise
Covering a lot of ground:
Rollin Fun!
Huge Cigar 8mm Home Movie
The all time classic tourist trap:
Clark's Trading Post Trained Bear 8mm Home Movie
Mangia!
The same pot! Insert, 8mm still from a 1960's home movie. Larger image is a screen shot from 2009 camcorder video. It's the same pot. It's truly the (golden) fountain of youth.
Color Corrected Pasta? WATCH:
2010: With new High Def camera's here is Clara making pasta in HD. Or is that HP? Hot Pasta:
Clara Marini Pasta
2009 Videos:
Both are featured below & linked here. These were recorded August 23, 2009. Part two shows Clara in 1959 making home made pasta, & we see her 50 years later still making Sunday dinner:
Clara Marini Cooking Pasta 8/23/09
Clara Marini Pasta Part Two
This 8mm was film by Ed Mahoney Looks like
Homemade Gnocchi's are on the menu:
Clara Marini's Fresh Gnocchi's!
8MM & TODAY! Picture in Picture, or is that Pasta in Pasta?!:
Aunt Clara's Pasta
Here's the alternate version:Clara's Pot of Pasta
What's new is old. 2011 HD video converted to 8mm!
Enjoy a meatball 'sangwedge:"
LIVE! At Aunt Clara's
Clara will tell you it is HER sauce which was Aunt Millie's (now discontinued). The woman behind Aunt Millie's knew Clara. She tasted Clara's, loved it, then made it slightly different calling it her own!
Recorded June 11th 2011:
Aunt Clara Aunt MillieTypical Sunday Dinner:
What's new is old. 2011 HD video converted to 8mm!
Enjoy a meatball 'sangwedge:"
LIVE! At Aunt Clara's
Clara will tell you it is HER sauce which was Aunt Millie's (now discontinued). The woman behind Aunt Millie's knew Clara. She tasted Clara's, loved it, then made it slightly different calling it her own!
Recorded Holidays 2011. Clara's Stories:
Clara once rented the 2nd floor apt of a Hawthorne (NY) home when she & Dan married.
The landlady's daughter in law asked what Clara was cooking....
Aunt Clara Aunt Millie
Clara's Sunday Leftovers 1080p (p for Pasta)
Take a bite out these videos. Clara talks about how Aunt Millie's became a popular spaghetti sauce & then dig in to Sunday dinner.
Clara & Aunt Millie HD
Italian Sunday Dinner HD
Italian Sunday Dinner MANGIA! HD
Take a bite out these videos. Clara talks about how Aunt Millie's became a popular spaghetti sauce & then dig in to Sunday dinner.
Clara & Aunt Millie HD
Italian Sunday Dinner HDItalian Sunday Dinner MANGIA! HD
Everyone's Pregnant!
When Janet Marini was born my mother sent two cards. One written by her for her parents.
(Click on the images to enlarge them or go to the link at the bottom to view/download them):
The other telling of the women in the family who were also expecting. Their sister Ann would soon give birth to Marie. Niece Fran Camilli to Joyce, & sister in law Edna Cedrone was four months pregnant. Edna? Pregnant?
If you can't read it download the full size image. She says, Edna thought she was "change of life," so she went to Dr. Rogan & he told her she is 4 months pregnant. Harry is so happy. He doesn't make her do anything.
Harry & Edna were unable to have children. Harry was the only Cedrone sibling without children & as you can see in the note, he was so very happy. That child would've been a first cousin & most likely their only child. Edna must've soon miscarried. I never heard my parents or of anyone talking about this. Anyone who knew of, or remembered her pregnancy has since passed away.
They adopted one child, Helen, some twenty years later & because of their age had to fight the system to do so. The courts assumed based on their age they wouldn't be able to raise a child properly or would pass away before being able to do so. Helen was about 13 when Harry died. Edna passed away two years later. Afterward Helen moved in with cousin's Vilma (Tougas) & Virgie (Cantor).
Another piece of unknown family history found...on the back of a greeting card.
https://picasaweb.google.com/102260807874318515063/CedroneDocuments#5762020610568682050
On a lighter note, Clara wrote on the inside of the card what she received:
My parents sent a dress. My Grandparents a dress, blanket & $5.00!
(Click on the images to enlarge them or go to the link at the bottom to view/download them):
The other telling of the women in the family who were also expecting. Their sister Ann would soon give birth to Marie. Niece Fran Camilli to Joyce, & sister in law Edna Cedrone was four months pregnant. Edna? Pregnant?
If you can't read it download the full size image. She says, Edna thought she was "change of life," so she went to Dr. Rogan & he told her she is 4 months pregnant. Harry is so happy. He doesn't make her do anything.
Harry & Edna were unable to have children. Harry was the only Cedrone sibling without children & as you can see in the note, he was so very happy. That child would've been a first cousin & most likely their only child. Edna must've soon miscarried. I never heard my parents or of anyone talking about this. Anyone who knew of, or remembered her pregnancy has since passed away.
They adopted one child, Helen, some twenty years later & because of their age had to fight the system to do so. The courts assumed based on their age they wouldn't be able to raise a child properly or would pass away before being able to do so. Helen was about 13 when Harry died. Edna passed away two years later. Afterward Helen moved in with cousin's Vilma (Tougas) & Virgie (Cantor).
Another piece of unknown family history found...on the back of a greeting card.
https://picasaweb.google.com/102260807874318515063/CedroneDocuments#5762020610568682050
On a lighter note, Clara wrote on the inside of the card what she received:
My parents sent a dress. My Grandparents a dress, blanket & $5.00!
Doug Lives On In Google Street View
Although he his blurred, due to Goggle's privacy software which blurs faces/license plates, Doug lives on in Google's street view. Click on the red "A" once you open this link. Below that is Aunt Clara's House:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&q=438+rt+376+hopewell+junction,+ny&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89dd47baeb296f6b:0x67195f35c9b4ea84,438+New+York+376,+Hopewell+Junction,+NY+12533&gl=us&ei=iJaWT7f0Fabc2AXf0OzsDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCEQ8gEwAA
Clara & Dan's House:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&q=56+loring+street,+quincy+ma&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e37ce76c6777e5:0x21685b901fa1837d,56+Loring+St,+Quincy,+MA+02169&gl=us&ei=UZeWT9HqCMmL2AWSnoCNDg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCQQ8gEwAA
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&q=438+rt+376+hopewell+junction,+ny&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89dd47baeb296f6b:0x67195f35c9b4ea84,438+New+York+376,+Hopewell+Junction,+NY+12533&gl=us&ei=iJaWT7f0Fabc2AXf0OzsDQ&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCEQ8gEwAA
Clara & Dan's House:
http://maps.google.com/maps?oe=utf-8&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a&channel=np&q=56+loring+street,+quincy+ma&um=1&ie=UTF-8&hq=&hnear=0x89e37ce76c6777e5:0x21685b901fa1837d,56+Loring+St,+Quincy,+MA+02169&gl=us&ei=UZeWT9HqCMmL2AWSnoCNDg&sa=X&oi=geocode_result&ct=title&resnum=1&ved=0CCQQ8gEwAA
Your Last Post (For Now)
The blog, photos & videos were created for the families of
the # of hours invested was about 2000-2500. Updated April. 2012 the hours of the last 4 years were re-calculated adding to that the hours currently spent. While it may be hard to believe the time invested is now approaching 4000 hours. This doesn't account for the additional time archiving all the data. This was a daily project over four years.
Click the link below which takes you to the one page which links everything.
The volume of online content is staggering. Overwhelming.
The content as of today is just over 4000 photos, almost 200 documents,
approximately 1600 videos for an estimated total of over 5500 forms of media
showcased over 10 blogs, 3 youtube pages, with additional video & photo links.
Your LAST Video
Unless new, possibly rare images, 8mm film or vhs videos are uncovered I've done all I can with restoration, video production & documentation.
This one link will take you to EVERY THING online:
the Cedrone - Tocci family (& all those married into the family), of Pleasantville NY including selected footage, photos & documents of & provided by the Marini's of Quincy Ma.
It was produced so we could remember the many who have passed away, but to also remain connected as family. Everything featured here which includes every link to all of our online media is provided to every family member for whom I have an email address.
In the end your life does not evolve around how many facebook friends you have, or that someone
" liked,"your post, or tweet. In the end there is only family.
When this post was first written August 2010 with a quick video produced in December (below),In the end your life does not evolve around how many facebook friends you have, or that someone
" liked,"your post, or tweet. In the end there is only family.
the # of hours invested was about 2000-2500. Updated April. 2012 the hours of the last 4 years were re-calculated adding to that the hours currently spent. While it may be hard to believe the time invested is now approaching 4000 hours. This doesn't account for the additional time archiving all the data. This was a daily project over four years.
Click the link below which takes you to the one page which links everything.
The volume of online content is staggering. Overwhelming.
The content as of today is just over 4000 photos, almost 200 documents,
approximately 1600 videos for an estimated total of over 5500 forms of media
showcased over 10 blogs, 3 youtube pages, with additional video & photo links.
Your LAST Video
Unless new, possibly rare images, 8mm film or vhs videos are uncovered I've done all I can with restoration, video production & documentation.
This one link will take you to EVERY THING online:
This link is also featured within the link above but to access ALL videos quickly & easily click here:
http://www.youtube.com/user/8mmhomemoviechannel
Lastly get creative when restoring your past. Objects should be digitally preserved too. These are my " bronzed," shoes. Bronzing was a fad where infants shoes were preserved in bronze, mounted or glued to a plaque or as bookends. They were a novelty keepsake of your first pair of shoes .
My father most likely "bronzed," these. The shoes are glued to the base. Don't know what adhesive he used but they're still on there decades later. The base is ceramic. It looks like a napkin or letter holder which he then sprayed " bronze."ed the shoes "bronze."
Lastly get creative when restoring your past. Objects should be digitally preserved too. These are my " bronzed," shoes. Bronzing was a fad where infants shoes were preserved in bronze, mounted or glued to a plaque or as bookends. They were a novelty keepsake of your first pair of shoes .
My father most likely "bronzed," these. The shoes are glued to the base. Don't know what adhesive he used but they're still on there decades later. The base is ceramic. It looks like a napkin or letter holder which he then sprayed " bronze."ed the shoes "bronze."
Cedrone - Tocci 8mm Home Movie
My parents 8mm home movies spanning nearly 20 years from the mid 1950's to early 1970's in (very close) chronological order:
Got An Old Phone Book? Use It!
Few of us own phone books today. Who needs'em with the internet. But if you have one or have access to them online through sites like Ancestry.com you'll be surprised at what you only thought you knew.
Sure you know where your grandparents lived or your cousin but do you know what their occupations were, if they were married or attending college.
For many years phone books provided a wealth of information.
They did this to better assist you with finding the correct persons. If your were looking for a friend or relative with a very common but you knew he was photographer, you'd be better able to find him by not only his name but by his trade.
Look at the journey of Paul & Vi Arpie & their kids stretching from the 1930's to 1980's. Multiple addresses & just about as many careers.
See their travels (mostly) through Ct at the bottom of the album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102260807874318515063/CedroneDocuments
Sure you know where your grandparents lived or your cousin but do you know what their occupations were, if they were married or attending college.For many years phone books provided a wealth of information.
They did this to better assist you with finding the correct persons. If your were looking for a friend or relative with a very common but you knew he was photographer, you'd be better able to find him by not only his name but by his trade.
Look at the journey of Paul & Vi Arpie & their kids stretching from the 1930's to 1980's. Multiple addresses & just about as many careers.
See their travels (mostly) through Ct at the bottom of the album:
https://picasaweb.google.com/102260807874318515063/CedroneDocuments
1957 Mickey Mantle's In Town
May 1957 & Mickey's in town to take a few swings!
Within the first 30 seconds, the audio slows way down for about 10 seconds as Mickey makes his way around home plate in his car: His car? WATCH:
Within the first 30 seconds, the audio slows way down for about 10 seconds as Mickey makes his way around home plate in his car: His car? WATCH:
A Dollar's Worth
The caption within the photo tells the story! Click on the photo:
This 1959 "hand made time card," was found in a cabinet in Clara & Dan's garage in 2012. Some 53 years later!
Vintage Audio Downloads
Listen here, or download the clips. Vintage audio from the 70's & 80's.
The download link is below each player. There are a few more down the right column labeled Vintage Audio & linked here:
https://www.box.com/files/0/f/17629136/Loreto
One of the funniest radio interviews I ever had. The interview quickly begins to go down hill within 90 seconds: John LaCorte:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859290-2b1
Mary's Uncle Franny sang this at our wedding. The Larry & Mary Song:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859280-7ac
Mary dropped an apple in her car. My mother couldn' stop laughing.
Mary's Apple:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859277-19b
My mother laughs at my father's antics during the 1970's gas crunch:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859240-ef8
My Mother used to tell everyone Frank Sinatra was her cousin:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859235-c43
My Mother Laughing:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859214-48c
The greatest 2 second clip of all time. My mother:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16862126-177
1973. My Mother literally jumps over a chair during a thunderstorm & Harry plays the mandolin. Each is found at the bottom of these two posts.
1973 Audio:
http://tocci.blogspot.com/2008/09/crabbing-at-uncle-harrys.html
http://tocci.blogspot.com/2010/08/vintage-audio-video.htmlAudio from Marie's 1969 wedding shower is found near the top in this post:
http://tocci.blogspot.com/2008/09/blizzard-of-69-wedding-videos.html
The download link is below each player. There are a few more down the right column labeled Vintage Audio & linked here:
https://www.box.com/files/0/f/17629136/Loreto
One of the funniest radio interviews I ever had. The interview quickly begins to go down hill within 90 seconds: John LaCorte:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859290-2b1
Mary's Uncle Franny sang this at our wedding. The Larry & Mary Song:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859280-7ac
Mary dropped an apple in her car. My mother couldn' stop laughing.
Mary's Apple:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859277-19b
My mother laughs at my father's antics during the 1970's gas crunch:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859240-ef8
My Mother used to tell everyone Frank Sinatra was her cousin:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859235-c43
My Mother Laughing:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16859214-48c
The greatest 2 second clip of all time. My mother:
http://www.divshare.com/download/16862126-177
1973. My Mother literally jumps over a chair during a thunderstorm & Harry plays the mandolin. Each is found at the bottom of these two posts.
1973 Audio:
http://tocci.blogspot.com/2008/09/crabbing-at-uncle-harrys.html
http://tocci.blogspot.com/2010/08/vintage-audio-video.htmlAudio from Marie's 1969 wedding shower is found near the top in this post:
http://tocci.blogspot.com/2008/09/blizzard-of-69-wedding-videos.html
World War ll Claims a Cedrone, a Tocci & a Parent
I will break this down so it's easy to follow.
WWll claims a Cedrone & a Tocci & then a parent.
The bombs were meant only as a precaution to be used if the Germans resorted to chemical warfare.
The Commander wanted to unload the bombs quickly but since only he & a few others knew they existed he didn't want to draw attention to the cargo, so they sat in the harbor for 5 days.
The German air force found & attacked all the ships in the harbor unaware of the SS Harvey's cargo. Once hit, the ship exploded disappearing instantly in a huge mushroom-shaped fireball:
Bari Italy was under the jurisdiction of British law. Churchill destroyed all evidence of mustard gas deaths & instead listed them as,
WWll claims a Cedrone & a Tocci & then a parent.
The Cedrone Death:
Pompeii Leone was Loreto Cedrone's-sister's son. Killed in action:
The Tocci Death:
John Lawrence Gentile was Loreto Gentile's son. He dies in a secret mission & most likely did not know he was part of it:
My father's mother's maiden name was Gentile. She had a brother Loreto. Loreto Gentile had several children. One son, John Lawrence was on board the SS. Harvey in 1943 when he too was killed in action.
The SS Harvey was in Bari, Italy with a cargo only a select few knew about. Disguised were 500 tons of mustard gas bombs. The bombs were meant only as a precaution to be used if the Germans resorted to chemical warfare.
The Commander wanted to unload the bombs quickly but since only he & a few others knew they existed he didn't want to draw attention to the cargo, so they sat in the harbor for 5 days.
The German air force found & attacked all the ships in the harbor unaware of the SS Harvey's cargo. Once hit, the ship exploded disappearing instantly in a huge mushroom-shaped fireball:
Bari Italy was under the jurisdiction of British law. Churchill destroyed all evidence of mustard gas deaths & instead listed them as,
" burns due to enemy action." 
Churchill's secrecy caused more deaths as victims especially Italian civilians died from lack of proper treatment.
Churchill's secrecy caused more deaths as victims especially Italian civilians died from lack of proper treatment.In February 1944 following the death of his son, Loreto Gentile , distraught while installing a gutter on a home, slipped, falling & hitting a fence killing him instantly.
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