Martin Schiff's Page

Hey Marty,

It's Deb- David's sister. How r u? Actually, I've kept tabs on you and your brother for many years through David. I also saw your dad down here, in Florida, at my parents before he passed away.

How are your kids and wife? I know you and David hang out together, but I just wanted to touch base with you. I've been in touch with Rick Ginsberg, Myles Schacter and of course, have always been friends with Ruth-Ellen. I've been in touch with Karen Gang also. Jerry Duzenman and I have reconnected through this cite as well! What a blast! You and Harold have some amazing pictures....what a trip back in time.

Hope this message finds you all well.
Deb

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Hi Marty,
Well, between Ruth Perlman and my brother David, both of whom I showed this site, they got me into it and joined just yesterday. I have been following your life and I know I am pretty much caught up! David tells me and I'm always asking. He always mentions when u guys get together. I think the last time I actually saw both you and Harold was at your Mom's funeral. I saw your Dad down here in FL, shortly before he passed away. I saw him at my parents home. They were terrific people and always had me laughing. I remember your dog, the Cocker Spaniel "Champ"...right?
Yes, I was quite friendly with your brother, Bobby Farkas, and I remember his sister and mother too- Stanley (Paul Stanley) and Eric London. Stanley lived right near the Main Street Post Office, 75th Road. I remember his mother and his sister pretty well too. We were all good friends.
I was in a few PS 164 classes with all those guys - and still have pictures of them all. There is a class picture of us and Mrs. Sondike posted, 1961, Class 3-1. Who could forget any of them? I could name almost every kid in that picture! I have most of my PS 164 class pictures.
I talk to Francine Steiker often, and see her from time to time, as you recall, we are related, so I can put you in touch with Joel if you want.
I just e-mailed Jerry Duzenman, as I remember him as Jerry Kovacs. We all used to hang out in that alleyway, all day and all night, and then there was the park.
My best to your brother and family, and perhaps, I'll see you soon!
Deb

Hi Marty, Inadvertantly came across this website...what a find. It's good to see that you are doing well. I have been in touch with Dave Moin and that is pretty much it from the old neighborhood. Not a word from Joel Steiker in years. I saw Harold on the site.....he looks the same. Give him my regards.

Hey Marty, I guess we missed the PS 164 reunion, unless you went. I think I had no intentions of actually going. I see you are in touch with Larry Kinglsey. That's cool.
Hope all is well with you and your family,
Talk soon, David Moin

hi Marty,
no, I have not kept in touch with anyone from the neighborhood. Sandy is doing well in Orange County. I remember many baseball and whiffle ball games in the alley. I remember hitting a ball through some lady's window on the terrace across from your house. That cost me a few weeks allowance. I remember the Stegmairs. The old lady was a drunk who used to come over to my house for a few shots every now and then. Do you remember all those football games we used to play in the "court"? Joel Steiker, David Moin, Jerry (I can't remember his last name), I remember some incident when we went to a Jets practice in Flushing Meadow Park and one of us stole a football that was kicked off the field. We took turns hiding the ball in our houses. I visit the old neighborhood every summer. I bring my son Jordan (15) and relive old times. We even play whiffle ball at PS 164. The alley is depressing. Did it ever look so bad? I even knocked on the door of my old house and invited myself in. Very weird. An Indian family lives there. Hope you are well.

I lived across the alley from you.

Larry Kingsley

That's pretty good. From where did you pull that out ? Yeah, I know. Adventure Inn. They've got all the quarters that I saved up. Keep up the good work!! Talk to you soon.
Sam

Hi Marty, I think we were the "unholy five". Nancy Goldstein and Kathy were here. We showed Kathy the website and talked about the upcoming reunion next June. Kathy doesn't have a computer. Hope you enjoyed your trip. We went to North Carolina and hiked and canoed and had plenty of wine and talk.