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The SOUTH/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY PA RETIREES’ Luncheon was an idea that developed during an informal lunch get together at The Captain’s Inn, Forked River, NJ, a year ago August. It was agreed that the location would be a good choice for a SOUTH/CENTRAL NEW JERSEY PA RETIREES’ luncheon. The first event was held on Thursday, September 20, 2007 with 32 attendees. It has since evolved into a quar-terly luncheon, held in 2008 on the third Thursday: January 17; April 17; July 17; and, October 16. Attendance has averaged 32 guests per luncheon. In 2010 the group plans to continue to meet at The Captain’s Inn on: April 15; July 15; and, October 21. In July, weather permitting, the luncheon is held on the deck outside adjacent to the water.–LD

This is the 2010 summer issue which you are perusing.

Be sure to check out the photos which we are happy to share with those of you who could not join us

this time around.

FABULOUS RECORD BREAKING “GET TOGETHER” The turnout keeps growing and growing. Put the next date on your calendar and plan on being there on Thursday, October 21st 2010.

Got that? Hope to see you next time. Enjoy the rest of the summer season but be sure to stay healthy and comfortable!! There were a total of 60 attendees (7 “newbies” and 8 guest)–to break all records (see Page 8)

Liz DeLaura Co-Hostess

Composite of 3 photos taken by our lovely waitress, Katie (compiled by your editor)——”CHEESE!”

Bob Isaacs, Ray Mannion, Joanne Casey, Rita Dubrow, Dave Gallagher, Arnold Karvasarsky, Liz DeLaura,

Diane Rogers, George Krone, Bob Parisi Liz DeLaura, Diane Rogers, Lou Menno

Front row - Rita Dubrow, Joanne Casey, Liz DeLaura, Back row - Bob Isaacs,

Ray Mannion, Dave Gallagher, Arnold Karvasarsky

Lorraine Walsh, Cathy Pavelec, Bob Isaacs, Bob Parisi , Diane Rogers

Look Arnold it says her

Yawn!

So when I was down in Florida ...

Yawn!

Yada...yada….yada You don’t say?

Don’t know what everybody is lookin’ at...

I got mine..did you get yours?

Hmmm...gee, where did I put

those….

It’s okay, dearie...

Me? a grampa?

Vol. III July 15, 2010 No. 3

Published by Al Simon, Angels dtp, LLC East Brunswick, NJ

Photos, comments, anecdotes

& layout by Al Simon

Liz DeLaura, Rita Dubrow, and Stan Raith, co-hosts


Rita Dubrow

Co-Hostess

Rita Dubrow, Stan Raith, Ray Mannion, Dave Gallagher, Liz DeLaura,

Arnold Karvasarsky, Sal Foti

Ray Mannion, Dave Gallagher, Al Klase, Peggy Zoch, Liz DeLaura, Nick Caches Seated - Rosemarie Korbelak & Sal Foti, Standing - Diane Rogers, Cathy Pavelec, Joanne Casey, Bob Isaacs,

Vicky Giancaspro, Bob Parisi

Al Klase, Ken Vitty, Lee Fowler, Joanne Casey,Vicky Giancaspro, Ray Mannion, Bob Parisi,

Stan Raith, George Krone, Liz DeLaura

George Krone, Liz DeLaura, Larry Messin, Katie Peko, Dave Gallagher, Kos Skruodys, Arnold Karvasarsky,

Margaret Shine, Bob Parisi, Rita Dubrow, Bob Isaacs, Lou Menno

Larry Messin, Arnold Karvarsky, Dave Gallagher, Kos Skruodys, Don Lee, Margaret Shine, Bob Parisi,

Dick Lee, Rita DuBrow, Mary Reilly

Three Caballeros—Arnold, Lou and Bob, Mary Reilly in background

(Dig those Havayin shirts…)

the lovely Charlotte Simon

Stan Raith practicing his A, B, C’s

It’s really hard to describe what a great time everyone was having… but as they say a picture is worth a thousand words.

Lessee…”A”..er, um, uh, “B”...then

“C”... You don’t say?

He do!

What a wonderful place...

Really?

Looks like the whole gang is here...

Dunno—seems like the gals are outnumbering da guys ...

Let me tell ya all ‘bout it...

NOT A MEMBER OF

THE HAWAIIN SHIRT

BRIGADE

Has Arnold had a haircut lately or not?

Talkin’ ‘bout me, again?

How much ya want this time, huh? Did he say,

CHEESE BLINTZES?


Stan Raith

Co-Host

Katie Peko, Dave Gallagher, Kos Skruodys, Don Lee, Liz DeLaura, Peggy Zoch, Margaret Shine,

Bob Parisi, Mary Reilly

Katie Peko, Kos Skruodys, Mary Reilly, Margaret Shine, Dick Lee, Liz DeLaura, Peggy Zoch

Ray Manion, George Krone, Larry Messin, Katie Peko, Dave Gallagher, Kos Skruodys, Dick Lee

Kos Skruodys, Mary Reilly, Don Lee, Dick lee, Liz DeLaura, Peggy Zoch, Rita DuBrow

Nick Caches, Lou Menno, Pete Strumolo

Spouses, good friends & neighbors: Charlotte Simon & Harriet Karvasarsky

Mina Trivedi, Arvind Trivedi, Dick Schulman

Right: Dick Schulman, Arlene Schulman,

Larry Messin

For almost all of those

present, there are fond

memories of when the

Port Authority was

indeed one, big family.

Maybe not always

happy, but a family

nonetheless. People

who did not know each

other, were always

welcomed warmly

since we were all part

of PONYA (later to be

changed to PANYNYJ).

That spirit permeates

these events.

[more] yada...yad.a..yada What’s doin’ by you, Katie?

Thar’s a mighty lot of frivolity agoin; a here…. O’m’gosh, Liz… did we forget to bring the...

Well ya see way back when I….

So...this is where the guys have been hangin’

out...

Is this THE place?

You didn’t think I would remember you, did you? OK, I give up, who the heck are you?


Informal, no speeches (just very brief announcements), great food, rea$onable price, terrific company–who could ask for anything more? Join us next time–remember the date “ Thursday, October 21st 2010“

Please note: A usual “key” to this e-newsletter is simply that once a

person will be identified only the 1st time they appear. Clear?

Comments? Send them to: [email protected] (←click here)

Your feedback is always welcome and appreciated:

Huzzahs

to our co-hosts for all that they do:

Liz DeLaura, Rita Dubrow, and Stan Raith

FYI– back issues of these newsletters in pdf format can be requested directly

from Al Simon, Angels dtp LLC

via e-mail: [email protected] (←click here)

The bright “stars” acknowledge the “newbies” as well as their names in light blue. (Guests are in orange.)

Did You Know? There is a wonderful website hosted by

Joe SanSevero for PARA ( )?

It is loaded with information and includes our own e-newsletter. Go to: http://www.paranynj.org (or click here)

Then pull down the LWM Lunch Tab and click on the SCJ Newsletter at the bottom!

[see screen shots at right]

Dick Schulman, Liz DeLaura, George Urban, Larry Messin, Charlie Karafin, Don Lee,

Dick Lee, Stu Lieberman

Bob Parisi, George Urban, Liz DeLaura, Bob Isaacs, Larry Messin, George Krone

Paul Volz, Don Lee, Dick Lee, Ray Mannion, Peggy Zoch Dick Schulman, Tom Walsh, Joe Falkowski, Steve Wilson, Arlene Schulman, Hank Dechert

Stu Lieberman, Arnold Kavasarsky, Bob Parisi Paul Volz, Peggy Zoch

I heard there was good food so I decided to check it out...

Watch this guy—he can really eat…. Who the heck can be callin’

me here?

What’s she writin’ down about us,

Ta Da! Have no fear, “I” is here!

Er, um, uh...who is dat guy?

Wal ya see, ladies, back when I was in da jungle...

Gosh what a guy..(sigh)

Stu, is dat really you?

I’m outta here...

I shall pray for all the luncheons you missed, Peggy...

Gosh, I’m awfully sorry….

Mumble, mumble

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mailto:[email protected]

http://paranynj.org


Let’s all stay healthy, wealthy and

wise...and keep on acomin’ to

these great luncheon get togethers! OK?

Eileen O'Keefe, Rita DuBrow, John Careccia, Dick Lee

Margaret Shine, Ray Mannion, Bob Parisi, Mary Reilly, Arnold Karvasarsky,

Harriet Karvasarsky, Al Klase

The outdoor Tiki Bar of the Captain’s Inn’s Servers

Harriet & Arnold Karvarsarsky, Bob Parisi

Stu Lieberman, George Krone, Cathy Pavelec, Vicky Giancaspro, Joanne Casey, Eileen O'Keefe, Katie Peko, Stan Raith,

Ray Mannion, Tom Walsh, Bob Parisi, Bob Isaacs

At Left: Pete Strumolo, Pat Kelemen,

Jerri Raczynski

At Right: Gerry Drasheff

One comment overheard

about these happy events

suggested that here the

playing field has been lev-

eled. There are no “bosses”

or superiors, as such, there

are only PA retirees, and their

guests.

Where da food, huh? The chow hounds lead the way….

Will there be anything left

for me?

MORE? You want more already?

I think they’ve already run out of food...

No food left? I shudda known...

I really, really don’t believe it... Mr. Smiley… Who knew?


mmm mmm good “long time no see…”

At Right: Dottie

Rosciszewski

Steve Wilson, Hank Dechert Kos Skruodys, Rosemarie Korbelak, Lorraine Walsh, George Urban

Jean & Joe Feola Forefront - Arvind Tivedi, Bob Isaacs, Harriet Karvasarsky -Background - Kos Skruodys,

Rosemarie Korbelak, Peggy Zoch, Al Klase, Peggy Reynolds, Dottie Rosciszewski,

At Left: after group photo shoot heading back under cover to chat, schmooze, etc.

Below: George Krone, Ray Mannion, Don Lee, Eileen O'Keefe, Mary Reilly

Here is where

longtime as

well as new

friends gather

together just

to enjoy one

another’s

company

Yo man, is this grub, or what? Hmm, Charlie’s still smilin’… there must

be food left!

What?

Me

Worry?

Have no fear, my dears...

I’ll have a half dozen of those, please...

More...yada, yada, yada

Wonder if these folks are ever gonna leave?

Hut,, two, three, fouah...hut, hut...

Hut,, two, three, fouah...hut, hut...


Kaitlin, our cute l’il server and

daring, risk taking group

photographer

Charlotte Simon, Peggy Reynolds, Al Klase, Bob Isaacs, Kos Skruodys Pete Strumolo, Pat Kelemen, Nick Caches

At Right: hangers on...

Ray Mannion, Don Lee, Liz DeLaura, Stan Raith, Dick Lee, Margaret Shine, Kos Skruodys, Eileen O'Keefe, Dave Gallagher, Vicky Giancaspro, Lou Menno, Lorraine Walsh,

Mary Reilly, Gerry Drasheff, Rosemarie Korbelak, Cathy Pavelec, Katie Peko, John Careccia, Charlie Karafin, Paul Volz, John Basselini, Dottie Rociszewski, Charlotte & Al

Simon, Bob Isaacs, Rita DuBrow, Bill Mantani, Ed Hiott, Hank Dechert, Lee Fowler, George Urban, Sal Foti, Pete Strumolo, Dick Schulman, Ken Vitty, Peggy Reynolds, Ed

Lazarus, Al Klase, Arlene Schulman, Bob Parisi, George Krone, Nick Caches, Jay McGowan, Emil Petrick, Diane Rogers, Mina Trivedi, Joe Falkowski, Tom Walsh, Arvind

Trivedi, Larry Messin, Steve Wilson, Jerri Raczynski, Peggy Zoch, Joanne Casey, Pat kelemen, Jean Feola, Joe Feola

There is no intentional competition

pertaining to PA Retiree’s luncheons, but

there is not doubt that these SCJPARET

luncheons have got be among the very

best. Everyone, from everywhere are

always most welcome as our usual

regular from Long Island, NY can attest to.

Guys, I’l tellin’ you...it was this big…. ...parting is such sweet sorrow...

What’s the next stop this train makes, fellas?


Attendees:

John Basselini, Nick Caches, John Careccia, Joanne Casey, Hank Dechert, Liz DeLaura, Gerry Drasheff, Rita DuBrow,

Joe Falkowski, Joe Feola, Jean Feola (guest), Sal Foti, Lee Fowler, Dave Gallagher, Vicky Giancaspro, Ed Hiott, Bob Isaacs,

Charles Karafin, Arnold Karvasarsky, Harriet Karvasarsky (guest), Pat Kelemen, Rosemarie Korbelak, George Krone,

Ed Lazarus, Dick Lee, Don Lee, Stu Lieberman, Ray Mannion, Bill Mantani, Jay McGowan, Lou Menno, Larry Messin,

Bob Parisi, Cathy Pavelec, Katie Peko, Eileen O'Keefe (guest), Emil Petrick, Jerri Raczynski, Stan Raith, Mary Reilly,

Margaret Shine (guest), Peggy Reynolds, Al Klase (guest), Diane Rogers, Dottie Rosciszewski, Dick Schulman, Arlene Schulman

(guest), Al Simon, Charlotte Simon (guest), Kos Skruodys, Pete Strumolo, Arvind Trivedi, Mina Trivedi (guest), George Urban,

Ken Vitty, Paul Volz, Lorraine Walsh, Tom Walsh, Steve Wilson, Peggy Zoch.

60 attendees, 52 retirees (7 newbies), and 8 guests

Dick Lee, Peggy Zoch, Liz DeLaura, Pat Kelemen, Ed Lazarus, Ray Mannion, Bob Isaacs, Joanne Casey

The 50th anniversary couple: Al & Charlotte Simon [Photo: Lou Menno]

Talk about thoughtfulness, you can’t beat this crowd . When I experienced 3 stents inserted just prior to the

last (February) event, and reluctantly could not attend, a cheery note was passed around and signed by all atten-

dees and delivered by two close friends who were there, on their way home. It was quite touching. And now

as my bride of 50 years (July 30, 1960-during Tropical Storm “ Brenda” ) and I are about to celebrate with our

family & friends, I decided to share the good spirit of SCJPARET with her and encouraged others to do so as

well. To our delight, one of our superb hostesses, namely, Liz DeLaura, as usual, added a special touch, by

preparing special unique name tags (see above) and a supply of little souvenir mint boxes. Wow! What a gal! She

said it was in appreciation of what I do (i.e., this e-newsletter, and flyers) etc. Let me say this: it is truly my pleasure.

It is just a privilege and a treat to share what I can with some of my former PA

colleagues and associates. Admittedly many of those who have been attending

these SCJPARET luncheons and I never had the pleasure or experience of actually

working together per se—but we all did work for PONYA and that is all that is nec-

essary to have a good time and enjoy these events.

Our three hosts, Liz DeLaura, Rita Dubrow and Stan Raith do a lot behind the

scenes to make it happen without fanfare or seeking any thanks or recognition.

And one of the big challenges, besides keeping track of folks and attempts at

communication, is the major task of identifying the photos taken. That primarily

has been another of Liz’ major contributions, and she does a phenomenal job.

Maybe it is the lack of formality, and speeches, and a bare minimum of relevant

announcements that makes these luncheons so attractive. And the factor of great

food at a great price is the literal icing on the cake.

It may not be easy getting used to getting older, but as a regular at these

SCJPARET quarterly luncheons, it certainly makes retirement a joy. Come one!

Come all!

Okay so this is an usually big issue. You see it has grown as the attendees have. There is no doubt that the July (3rd Thursday of the month), SCJPARET Luncheon regu-

larly held at The Tiki Bar of The Captain’s Inn , in Forked River, NJ, warrants being recognized as one of the great events for PA retirees in the area. At other times it

is held in the regular spacious and friendly indoor facility of The Captain’s Inn where we have been graciously well received and welcomed. There are not usually

many wordy comments included because we feel the important thing is to share the evidence by way of candid photographs so everyone can enjoy the event, even

those who for one reason or another may not have been able to attend.

Your comments and newsy items of interest are always welcome. More important your presence at these events is the goal and objective. Stay well and prosper!

May God bless one and all!

—AMS

Hail, hail the gangs’ all here...

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