Obituary: Jess J. Salerno Jr.
Friday, 27 November 2009 10:37
Jess J. Salerno Jr. age 69, formerly of Port Washington, passed away on Nov. 4, 2009. He was born on Aug. 28, 1940. Beloved husband of Mary “May.” Loving father of Belinda “Lynda” Morris and son-in-law of Jeff. Adored grandfather of Jessica and Jeffrey Morris and friend to Harley. Dear brother of Mary Ann Peneski and her husband Richard and ex-chief of the Port Washington Fire Department, John Salerno and his wife Barbara. Jess is also survived by his nieces and nephews, Donna (Sean) Ahern, Richard (LeeAnn) Peneski, John (Christine) Salerno, Danny (Barbara) Salerno and Lori (Tony) Currier as well as their children, Sean, Katie, Michael, Jenna, Julia, Alissa, Emily, Anthony and Allyson.
Jess was a very proud member and past president of Atlantic Hook and Ladder Co. #1, a retired supervisor of the Town of North Hempstead Highway Department and a former member of the Manhasset Bay Sportsman Club.
News
Thursday, 20 June 2013 00:00
Long Island Railroad president, Helena Williams, along with other top executives of the company began reaching out to Port Washington residents last week in an effort to educate the public with respect to the proposed railroad track expansion at the Port Washington railroad yard. They unveiled an information center at the railroad station which remained open and staffed all week, and followed up with a public meeting on Thursday evening, June 13, during which Williams gave a PowerPoint presentation and fielded questions from the audience.
The railroad’s efforts are directed towards winning over a skeptical public that voiced concerns regarding the loss of commuter parking spots due to the track expansion.
Wednesday, 19 June 2013 00:00
Patti Vonk announced earlier this month that she would be handing over the reigns of the Dolphin Bookshop to a new owner, long time employee Judith Mitzner.
Most of us in town don’t remember a time when Dolphin Bookshop wasn’t headed by a member of the Vonk family. Yet, the store first opened in 1946 and there were two previous owners. Mitzner’s recent purchase of this Port Washington treasure follows a history of employees taking over the ownership of the shop.
Sports
Thursday, 20 June 2013 00:00
The annual Long Island Women’s Lacrosse awards dinner took place on June 10 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. It is officially called the “Nassau County Girls Lacrosse Coaches Association Awards Dinner,” which honors outstanding high school lacrosse players from Nassau County. The girls pictured all attend Paul D. Schreiber High School in Port Washington. From left to right: Asst. Coach Mary Romano, Coach Raquel Piraino, Senior-Danielle Rosmarin (All-County Award), Junior Natalie Ledwitz (All-County Award), Senior-Allison Seltzer (Honorable Mention All- County Award), Senior-Lauren Desimone (All Conference), Senior-Kristin Kujan (Scholar Athlete), Junior- Michelle Lammers (All Conference) and Freshman-Allison Shamir (Unsung Hero Award).
Thursday, 20 June 2013 00:00
Among the many Port community groups and individuals that contributed to the success of the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life fundraising campaign this year, one group, Port Coaches-Who-Care, was specially honored during last weekend’s ceremonies at Schreiber High’s track.
Over 20 coaches, including Port’s Athletic Director Stephanie Joannon, were highlighted for their work with students at Schreiber and Weber Middle in coordinating and organizing their athletes to support fundraising efforts throughout the school year.
Calendar
2013 Atlantic Northeast Area Meet & Fun Car Show
Sunday, June 23
PRC’s Summer Concert Series
Tuesday, June 25
Dolphin Bookshop Presents “A Mid- Summer Poetry Night”
Thursday, June 27
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