Some fond memories and a few photos, and making a call about Bristol’s most talented basketball player

Posted By: David Fortier June 1, 2024

By Bob Montgomery

Good Times 

My youngest daughter, Jessica Colangelo, posted three photos on FACEBOOK the other day of three former Bristol Press stalwarts, Peter Maronn, Bob Harrington and me. I was surprised by it all, but not wanting to push my photo onto others. Either way, this brought back a lot of fond memories for me of The Press.

I never met Bob but did run into Peter when he photographed me at the main library, that of dusting bookshelves. His wording under the photo was: “Dust To Dust,” and boy I was teased about that one. 

My time at the library and newspaper were simply wonderful for me. Met many fine folks.

Frederick G. Schaffrick (95)

I see that Fred died recently. He probably had no idea that I knew who he was, but I did. His Lewis Street Auto Body was on my way home for years, and I often saw  him or his son, Glenn, when I passed by the shop. This went on for years and I always thought they were two gentlemen, although we rarely spoke to one another.

Fred was a WWII veteran who served in Germany during WWII. Thank you for your service!

Falls Brook

I mentioned this brook and road recently, and believe I found its origin. It began in Sessions Woods as (N-Word) Hill Falls, or something like that. Of course, we understand why this name was changed. If you recall when I wrote about it  I mentioned I would look into its origin. Mission completed. 

Ebert Road, while on the subject of names, was constructed in 1957 and named after a family which had owned Ebert Electric. Ebert Drive was also named for that family.

Donovan Clingan

My thoughts on him with regards to the NBA Draft. I have read many articles on him, and one listed him as No. 1 in the draft. I’ve also seen him higher ranked. My predictions as of today is No. 7?

Shoutouts

Go to Marty Hurwitz, one of my favorites, Bernie O’Keefe once again, Gary Palladino, Malcolm Merriman, a basketball teammate of Gary’s at Greene-Hills School during the late 1960’s and to the family of the late E. Bartlett Barnes.

Barnes

Speaking about Bart, he was one of Bristol’s key leaders during the last century. He was involved in so many key activities to better Bristol. He’d be an interesting subject for a paperback biography. 

Basketball

I’m thinking that Malcolm Huckaby may have been the most talented of all of Bristol’s hoop stalwarts. 

Contact Bob Montgomery at BobMontgomery@BristolEditionNews.org., or by calling 860-583-5132.

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