Kennedy Home Alumni (Monroe, Peekskill, Hector: association, kitchen, roach)

[homie67]

thor1loki,
I realize its a mute point, but Kennedy Home's address was 1770 Stillwell Ave. You were probably thinking of the bi-centenial year of 1976, and somehow got 1976 (date of your departure) mixed up with 1770. All the Best.

[davidanderson76]

Thanks for the reply 250 South Street. And yes, it seems when you left in '68, I was just coming in. Honestly, my memories of St. Joe's are almost all pleasant. I was treated well by the counselors and nuns. Had loads of fun practically every day, especially on the weekends and during the summer months and had tons of friends. I would love to hear from anyone else who was there anytime from '68-'73. Please post pics if you have them.

God Bless.

[luz575]

I Great Time There Than Went Into Forster Care
On 1975 Think It Was The Best I Ever Had.the Pabon Forster Parents Were Also Great I Stood There Until I Hit 18 Yrs.old I Went By He Name Of Little Mari I Lived In The Building Next To The School We Used To Call Ding Dong.i Was 9 Yrs Old
When I Was Put In Home.it Was Always On My Mind
Than St.cabbrin Took Over The Agency I Quess For Some Kids.

[bronxboy]

Hey Curdog. Got your pics of your son and you but was laid up. Was pretty sick for awhile. Anyhow, nice family photos of you guys. Your looking good for a mean 56-57 yr. old. Hey homie67, you have got total recall of all the names you mentioned. I also recall most of them. You ever go to any of the reunions that were held in Pelham Bay Park? I was surprised to see some homies married to each other there. Pretty cool!

[homie67]

Hello Bronxboy, as well as hello again to Curdog. I'm very pleased to have reconnected with folks from those memorable times. Curdog and I have started a dialog on line. I'd be happy to do the same for you and any others. As for reunions, I went to one many years ago (1994). It was conducted on the ground of the former Kennedy Home. That was almost 14 years ago. Time sure is flying by.. I'm currently working in Italy, but am expected back in the States at years end. I would like very much make another reunion. For your info, I am in contact with the former sister known as "Sister Dolorita".

[james_h]

Hi all,

I was at Kennedy for a couple of months (May, June of 1974).

My only recollection of any one in particular was a particularly gregarious kid named Greg. We were both 13 at the time, so we would have been in whatever cottage it was that held the 13 year olds.

(I can't believe how much of that experience I have forgotten).

[melveniaw9]

Originally Posted by DAS

Bronxboy I know someone that lived there. I just called them and read your post to them. They said that the place closed around 1977. They haven't been up that way in some years so they don't know if the buildings are still there. They have not seen anyone that lived there for a number of years.

hello there, my name is melvenia, i was wondering the same thing too. there are so many stories inside that placed.

[melveniaw9]

Originally Posted by homie67

Hello Bronxboy, as well as hello again to Curdog. I'm very pleased to have reconnected with folks from those memorable times. Curdog and I have started a dialog on line. I'd be happy to do the same for you and any others. As for reunions, I went to one many years ago (1994). It was conducted on the ground of the former Kennedy Home. That was almost 14 years ago. Time sure is flying by.. I'm currently working in Italy, but am expected back in the States at years end. I would like very much make another reunion. For your info, I am in contact with the former sister known as "Sister Dolorita".

hello, my name is melvenia, i too was in the kennedy home, i left at the age of 15, i was pregant with my first child. scared and running for my life. that place hold so many stories inside. you can e-mail me: melveniaw9@yahoo.com

[melveniaw9]

i wonder if there are any pictures of that place on the internet. if anyone find some please e-mail them to Melveniaw9@yahoo.com. if i find some i will do the same.
thanks

[melveniaw9]

Originally Posted by davidanderson76

Thanks for the reply 250 South Street. And yes, it seems when you left in '68, I was just coming in. Honestly, my memories of St. Joe's are almost all pleasant. I was treated well by the counselors and nuns. Had loads of fun practically every day, especially on the weekends and during the summer months and had tons of friends. I would love to hear from anyone else who was there anytime from '68-'73. Please post pics if you have them.

God Bless.

praise the lord, i was in the from 1970 to 1975. my name is melvenia (morrow) wise