andrea Gotthelf (Buckowitsky)'s Page

Hi Andrea, I had the best times @ ur home We would listen to 33lp's and dance to Rolling Stones, I would ride my bike over to the house, this brings back wonderful times for me..

Hi We were in most classes together at 164 , but our paths didn't vrss much after that. just wanted to say hi.
Helen

I actually have no "push" or incentive to be "back in NY. Too expensive to live there and enjoy it at the same time. i have found in my 33 years living in NJ that I can get the bet of both worlds. Not too far from the city to go to plays, restaurants and other happenings and be able to come home to a more reasonable (although our governor is doing his best to change that image) economic condition, and lower stress and hustle and bustle environment. Central NJ offers us city access, and proximity to the shore...nice combo. We bought the house in Seaside Park in 1995, and completely re-built it into a great summer home for now, and a retirement locations a few years from now. Our N. Plainfield house is wonderful as well, spacious ranch on 3+ acres. Some separation from neighbors and external influences, something both my wife and I appreciate.

Anyway, a brief history on myself. After leaving HS went to StonyBrook and majored in Chemistry. On to Virginia Tech for a PhD in same (always liked science ad R&D), and then a job in NJ. Didn't really plan on moving back to the NE, but in 1976, it was the only job offered to a recent PhD. Been here ever since, working for just two companies. The current company has NYC headquarters and a big complex in Bethlehem/Easton. have worked in both, and am now commuting to PA 2-3 days a week and NYC 1-2 days. Work out of my house if I can, from time to time. Met Donna and her husband in late 70's as she lived around the corner from Ken. haven't heard from/of her since. What has she been up to?

Got married in 1984 (at age 34) to a wonderful NJ native and gratefully became a father as Kelly, my wife's daughter was one of the best parts of marriage. Unfortunately we lost Kelly to a Heart/lung disease (Pulmonary Hypertension) in 1993 at age 16. Debbie and I had one daughter together, Tani, born in 1985, and unfortunately she too has been diagnosed with the same illness. She is fighting heard to live a long and fulfilling life. She recently became a certified Medical Assistant, and continues to work in a day care facility as a teacher's assistant until she secures something in her field.

OK, probably a hell of of a lot more than you were looking for...apologies.

More on you and family? Parents alive?

Hey Andrea, why aren't you coming to the reunion? It would be great to see everyone again! Kenny