Page 28 The South Philadelphia Public Record • May 24, 2012
Tending Bar For More Than Tips Mick Daniels Saloon at 2nd & Snyder Avenue last Wednesday was a hotbed of Local 22 solidarity for the fallen firefighters Lt. Robert Neary, a 38-year veteran and young firefighter, Daniel Sweeney who, in the line of duty, perished in the fatal 5alarm Kensington warehouse fire of Apr. 9. The pain ripped through Engine 7 Ladder 10 as their brothers in blue answered their Final Call. This was the first line-of-duty death for the Philadelphia Fire Dept. in more than six years. The tragedy also seriously injured Firefighters Patrick Nally and
Francis Cheney. The benefit, put together by FF Michael Adams and FF Chuck McQuilken with the help of firefighters John Mooney and Marty O’Donnell, was to lend a hand to the families of the men killed and injured but especially the Nally family. At the door, Adams collected the $20 admission but some gave $50 bills. All tips were donated to the fund. Colorful plastic containers were also in sight as folks threw extra money into them In the crowd was Councilman Jim Kenney. Right off the bat he lets me know that “I’m
not here for any photo op; I’m here to help the family and show support. My father
FIREFIGHTER Michael Adams and Councilman Jim Kenney
was a Captain in the Fire Dept. I know from my heart what an event like this means to everyone.” McQuilken was vocal in his opinions. “We take care of our own. The City? You can’t depend upon them. It’s been four years and we still have no contract. We put our lives on the line every day and each day we don’t know if we’ll come home to kiss our kids and wives, but we’re still answering the bell and hopping on the piece.” If you would like to help the Nallys, just go to any firehouse and make a FIREFIGHTERS Chuck McQuilken, Dave Dashiak, Local donation. It will get to the fam- 98 Business Agent Brian Stevenson, Michael Adams. Photos by Maria Merlino ily.
Tasting The Best Of What's Around A Taste of South Philly fundraiser at Simeone’s Auto Museum, hosted by Bob Pantano, was a rousing success as the Pirates, Lambs and Saints gathered to dig into delicious hot and cold plates provided by RETIRED State Trooper Jim some of the best restau- COOKING up a storm at the Galdo’s Dougherty with wifey Kathleen and table were Susan Randazzo, Lauren Judge Joe Waters, ’71. Dougherty and TEACHERS Bill Clinton ’58, Fran Capone, Bob Capone’58, Bill Feeley, rants in the area.
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Capocci, Christina Fazen and NeumaNn Waters have knowN each other since Director of Theater Maria Feeley and Assistant Principal Cathy Alveario graduate Lou Galdo. enjoyed a successful night of food, drink and camaraderie. their days in law enforcement. BROTHER Dave Gandolfo, Cathy Gandolfo and nephew Eddie Donlevie, who has just been named office manager for ViaMark advertising, enjoyed a great evening. S. Philly’s own Cathy, recently retired from 6ABC, is enjoying the free life. “I had a wonderful career and I’m throughly enjoying my retirement. I always knew when the time came for retirement, I PRESIDENT of Neumann-Goretti Hs John Murawski, ’96, forwould see the light. Now my FOOTBALL Hall of Famer Ken Adams, Bill mer Neuman-Goretti student Danielle Squilla, Brigid Squilla days are filled with golfing, Stinger, Basketball Coach Jim Stinger ’64 and his (sans hubby Councilman Mark Squilla ’80), Gabrielle Squilla, movies and enjoying good wife Elaine Stinger got pleasure from seeing all their EOM icon Ed McBride ’55. Murawski was so happy that Simebuddys from their days at Bishop Neumann. friendships.” one’s Auto Museum was the perfect venue for event.
RADIO HOST Bob Pantano ’67, Marianne and husband Master Builder Joe Proco- HEY GUYS! You haven’t changed at all! Chairman pio, with brother-in-law Jimmy Geussler and sister Vickie Geussler. Later on, couples Bob Capone, with former English teachers Charlie took todance floor with the Drifters’ Rich Shephard. Hobb and Charlie Adamadis, Esq.
ACCOMPLISHED former students, Terry Cosby’68 and Judge Kennth Powell Jr. ’66 share a moment and cement an old friendship.