Massapequa Memories

by Anonymous
(Texas)

I graduated from Alfred G. Berner in Massapequa in 1975!!! Moved away from Long Island to another state and married.

I am happy where I live now...well..I guess so.

It's been over 20 years or so, but I will never forget Massapequa. I try to visit when I can and catch up with some old friends and family.

I will always be proud of Massapequa and miss it very much (but don't miss the snow).

I miss Jones Beach, parks, etc....
I miss the food, All American hamburgers, the local pizza and Chinese restaurants, the ice cream shop on Broadway near the train tracks...

I catch up with old friends and family, and one thing is for sure: my Long Island accent will always stay with me. And I am proud of it because where I live now, everyone knows I am from up north...

Hey... Even Massapequa has a lot of famous men and women, like Steve Guttenberg and Jerry Seinfeld... So that is something to talk about around the water cooler here where I live.

I would of never guess that 20 years or so I was gonna leave, but I have made a new home. But Massapequa is my number one home.

So if anyone is from class of 1975 and you are still living either on your old street or still in Massapequa some where...Good for you. Just keep protecting our beautiful town.

I'll see ya soon...

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Nov 26, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		early days in massapequa park
by: Anonymous

I lived in Massapequa Park from 1956 till 1959 when my family relocated to Florida. I still have family in Massapequa close to Carman's road. Our house was on Ocean Avenue, across the street from the water department.

My mom and dad (both deceased now) purchased the home back in 56' for about $8,000. Can you believe it? The same property today goes for over $450k. Amazing.

Great times in Massapequa, and I remember a lot even though I was only ten years old when we moved. My grade school was at Carman Road elementary...I really enjoy all the comments!
Jul 23, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Massapequa Park, Forever in My Heart
by: Laura Rappa

my family moved to Massapequa in the 50's. We had a small house on Massachussetts Ave, then we moved to Tyrconnell Ave. As a child, I used to dream of going to far-away places, and I longed to live in California, where I could go to Disney Land where the Mousketeers were. My wish came true and I traveled all over the world and wound up living in California, just like the place I would see on TV. Now that I am 57 years old, there is no where in the world where I would rather be than in Massapequa. My heart aches for the old days and the people I knew back in my neighborhood. I would give anything to be out on my front lawn on a summer night, catching fireflies, playing with the kids on our block...No one had to lock their doors, everyone knew everybody...life was good...
Mar 24, 2011
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starstarstarstarstar 		Berner Class of 1985
by: Steve thegrupper

I was born here and graduated Berner H.S. in 1985 my wife Danielle is also "From the Park" it is such a great place to live.

I currently own my own home in Massapequa park since 1996, Now that I am preparing to retire and re-locate out of state in two more years (2013), I try not to think about missing this place but after reading your post how can you not?

I keep telling my wife when we move we will find a place like Massapequa Park, She just keeps calling me a liar, maybe I am but what else can I say to her. I guess I am lying to myself as well because MASSAPEQUA PARK is like no other place on earth.

I guess it sucks for the people who have heard about this place and can"t afford to live here, You just don't know what you are missing. I thank God every day for making me as fortunate as I am to be able to live here.

Look for my house for sale in 2013 I must be going, It"s time to pass the legend of living in "THE PARK" school district#23 to someone else as fortunate as me.

To all you outsiders who read this just pay the price it's worth it. Just too bad you will never be able to go to the Nautilus Diner at 2 AM and see all your friends, The place closed in 2010. Thanks for reading my post I hope it will inspire more people out there to post their own memories.

Thanks,
Steve "G"ski
Oct 25, 2010
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by: Anonymous

Cocos Plankhouse reunion 11\13\10
Oct 14, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		Massapequa 1960s anyone?
by: Keith Cornelius

I grew up in Massapequa from 1959 to 1973. Ihated to move! My kids love to hear my stories about growing up there as child.The Big Bow Wow!! Mays, the Massapegua drive in,Two Guys rhodes toy store,Santa Claus landing in a bubble dome Helicopter at the Bar Harbor shopping center, the Monkey mountain, the park pool and the old Beach club on the bay. I can go on and on and on. I grew up as back yard neighbors with the Baldwin family and used to make home movies in our back yard. I still have the movies!!Wish I had some one to share these great memories with.Long live Massapequa!!
Jun 16, 2010
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starstarstarstarstar 		1975 Berner Reunion - July 17 at Bethpage Park
by: Janine

Hi. Nice website. I miss Massapequa Park too, but I don't think I could go back. I'm not too far away (Lindenhurst), so when I drive through the town, it's kind of bittersweet, you know? The other day I was sitting at a light on Sunrise Highway where Friday's is and remembered - The Big Bow Wow used to be there! And not far down the road was the drive in - just around the corner from Berner! *Sigh*

Anyway----there is an informal "bring your own" picnic/reunion at Bethpage Park for 75 Berner on Sat 7/17. For more info, check out classmates.com or facebook. See you there!
Jan 27, 2010
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by: Anonymous

I Do Agree about All American as beening the Best and it is still the Best around Town in Massapequa.As I Graduated from Berner High School in 1987,so in about the 20 years from the Time I Graduated until now that I still Live In Massapequa and Yes at The same House & on the same Block,I have noticed a big change in Massapequa and I'm afraid not for Best,The change I have noticed most is Nobody cares about nothing in Masspequa,The Neirbors are not nice and The Business Owners in Massapequa are nasty.I also notice alot of Drugs like Cocaine and Herorine have Plegde Our Town.People are running around like Loones also and some are loosing Their Minds too.So when You here things about Massapequa thats Bad happening in it, its very True.The way Massapequa was Years ago is not The Massapequa of Today,so You People that broke the Chains and are finally Free from This Town called "MASSAPEQUA" You are The Lucky Ones, and as far as missing anything Good happening in it, You are missing anything...
Oct 29, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Born a Yankee, Living as a Texan
by: Anonymous

Have you ever heard of that saying ...
well its true...and i agree with your story
I will always miss long island ...
I to graduated from berner high school in 75
I try to keep up with the news that is going on in Massapequa and i am unhappy of the stories of crime and other things happening there..
when i lived there it was a guiet town...
Oct 29, 2009
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starstarstarstarstar 		Born a Yankee, Living as a Texan
by: Anonymous

I also left Massapequa 30 yrs ago, now living in a warm climate all year long...which i can not complain...but of course i miss long island...
The food, neighborhood, friends, family,
but i have moved almost 1300 miles away and i guess i call this home.
I do try and visit Massapequa when possible.
and i try to keep up with the news of my old stompling grounds.
and yes i still do have the accent and am proud of it...i get asked still to this day where i am from..and i answer with a smile...
Massapequa has become a famous town...and the Texans here are jealous they do not get snow..
which i really do not miss the cold weather..
Jul 17, 2009
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by: Shari

All American is still standing! The ice cream shop on Central Avenue is Krisch's and it's still there. I was as just there a few weeks ago and the burgers and ice cream are still just as good as I rememeber 20 years ago when I graduated from Massapequa. A G Berner HS is now a A G Berner Junior high school!!!!

BTW, do you remember who you had for Biology? My dad used to teach there.

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