Memories of Growing Up in Little Italy, NY

"Memories of Growing Up in Little Italy, NY


This is a memoir of childhood friends growing up together in the 40’s and 50’s
in Little Italy NY. It tells the story of the culture of living in a poor neighborhood
with Italian Immigrants.

The old neighborhood, as it is still referred to by its past residents, was full of
life with Italians that immigrated from different areas of Italy bringing with
them all their different foods, cultures, superstitions and most of all their
dreams to raise their children to become good, honest and successful American
Citizens. Growing up in Little Italy was difficult, yet rewarding. We were
considered poor in terms of material wealth, but many of us grew up richer in
mind, body and soul.

Most of all we had our imaginations to dream up games that gave us something
to do all day long. In our own way we were entrepreneurs, as we did anything
to make money like selling newspapers, shining shoes, running errands and
more. Looking back, the Good Times Were Rolling Along."