Message | I was told about your site by Dick Ridolfi and Ernie Berrisford. I didn't realize you had a Bromley site. I grew up in Bromley--251 Johnston Ave, between East State Street and Greeenwood Aves.
It was a wonderful place to grow up. My brother, Larry, and I always say that we were so lucky to grow up there. Bromley field was our mainstay during the summer. Farmingdale School's summmer playground provided us with organized baseball teams.
Also, Hepner's field which was located behind Rich and Phil Hepner's house and Mr. Collis's house was another baseball outlet for all the kids in the neighborhood.
Also, during the summer we enjoyed our weekly trips to the library on Greenwood avenue. A large group of us would walk there and sit on the lawn of the library to read the books. Many times we'd go back in to exchange our books for new ones because we'd read them outside.
My parents left the area in 1984 because my dad was mugged three times--once right in front of our house. They moved to Hopewell Township.
I am so thankful that I had such a wonderful, happy, and active childhood.
Gloria Asterino |