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Message Number: 530 - Friday, June 11, 2010 16:05:29 EDT - United States
Name:  Lamont Rivera
Current Hometown:  Brooklyn, NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1982-1989 (not sure)
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
I was a child in  your home.  I want to say thank you for taking me under your wings and keeping me safe from harms way.  I am looking for information about my communion or confirmaiton which was done during my stay.  I need these documents in order to have a catholic wedding.  My fiance and have placed our wedding on hold due to the priest request for papers.  Please let me know a soon as possible, if these papers can be obtian from the home or elsewhere.
I can be reached via email.   P.S. Do you have any pictures of me?
Message Number: 529 - Friday, June 11, 2010 06:48:42 EDT - United States
Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Current Hometown:  Springfield, Mass.
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:
Memorial Service for Zonia Maldonado:
Monday, June 14, 2010 - 2pm to 9pm

Thomas Montera Funeral Home
1848 Westchester Avenue
Bronx, NY  10472 (between Theriot and Leland Avenues)

Telephone # for funeral home is 718-824-3700
They have "on premises" parking.
Via subway it is the #6 train to Parkchester Avenue

Frances will be at the funeral home around 4 pm for those wanting to meet up with her. Hope to see a few of you there to lend our support.  As you all know, Frances lost her brother Raymond just a few months ago as well.  Thank you for your prayers.

Message Number: 528 - Wednesday, June 9, 2010 09:47:25 EDT - United States
Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Current Hometown:  Springfield, Mass.
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:
IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET THAT WE ANNOUNCE THE PASSING OF OUR BELOVED AGATHA SISTER ZONIA MALDONADO:
Zonia was born on March 14, 1955. She was in St. Agatha's 1960-1970. She graduated from Roosevelt HS in The Bronx and later from Nursing School. She battled Crohn's Disease from the age of 15 and finally lost her battle yesterday, June 8th, from complications associated with it. Zonia was multi-talented, she could sew, draw, crochet, cut hair and was an excellent baker and cook. Most of all she loved her family and above all else she loved her "miracle baby" -- her daughter Sheena as she was told she would never have children. She is survived by her daughter Alicia Sheena Sanchez Maldonado, 26 years old, her sister Frances Maldonado Mercado and the rest of the family.
(No information yet on Zonia's memorial services. However, if one is announced I will post it here on our mother website as well as on Facebook and MySpace)

Message Number: 527 - Monday, June 7, 2010 23:42:47 EDT - United States
Name:  Casey Torres
Current Hometown:  Bronx, NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1974-1979
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
My name is Casey Torres I was at St Agathas from 74-79. I spent most of that time in 11 Hayden. Im interested in contacting people that were there at that time, including counselors from that time, Eileen Cotter, Farrell Hopkins or Rosemary all from 11 Hayden. Im very interested in connecting my youth so if you can I would love to hear from anyone.
Message Number: 526 - Wednesday, May 26, 2010 21:16:29 EDT - United States
Name:  Maria Maldonado
Current Hometown:  NYC
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1960's - 1970
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
Hello Homekids my name is Maria Maldonado. I have wonderful memories of when I was in St. Agatha's Home. The only cottage I remember being in is 4th cottage. My brother Andre Maldnado was in 13 and 15 Hayden and my sister Elizabeth Castro (RIP) was in 5th cottage then High School girls. I have reconnected with a couple of homekids through Facebook by contacting Maria Agosto (fb is on the St. Agatha's Kids page - if you would like to join). If anyone remembers me, you could contact me through facebook. I would like to hear from you. God Bless!
Message Number: 525 - Tuesday, May 25, 2010 20:53:42 EDT - United States
Name:  michael perez
Current Hometown:  brooklyn ny
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  83 to 87
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  y
Comments:
Hi My Name is Michael,
I'm looking for a Teacher that was in the upper school by the name of  miss.a
For me, the home was a big part of my life. I spent the young years of my life at Saint Agatha. And was able to meet a lot of kids there and make great friends. I lived in cottage (75), then moved to the cottage 74 . I can remmeber names like Robert,Willie b,Ronald,Donald, Richie,Brian, and one of the counselors named Victor who was there in Cottage 75 also. I must say these were the best years of my life and I am so thankful that whoever decided to place me in the convent did me a great favor. We were privileged children and probably didn't realize it until later on in life. They gave us the best of everything... a good education and quality of life. I  am lost for words when I talk about St. Agatha's.  Oh, how I remember the beautiful life and times we had it was such a  blessing to us all.  Have have such  wonderful memioers of all the loving  Sisters/Nuns, who help take good care  of me. 
well its hard for me to talk about it when I can't find any one I know. I hope we can talk one day on the phone my cell is 646-996-1646
this is me with the father

Message Number: 524 - Monday, May 10, 2010 19:04:20 EDT - United States
Name:  awilda acevedo
Current Hometown:  rhode island
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1982-1986
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  yes
Comments:

I was a resedent there,  and just wondering if any of the staff there now were ever resedents....


Message Number: 523 - Saturday, April 10, 2010
Name:  Peter Feliciano
Current Hometown:  Los Angeles CA
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  Web Master
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
Hi everyone!   Hope you all had a Happy Easter!
For anyone wishing information on old St. Agatha records, click 
Records Requests or copy and paste  http://www.stagathahome.org/personalrecords.shtml for instructions. This link is found on our Home Page.  Pete 

Message Number: 522 - Thursday, April 8, 2010
Name:  Richard Clarke
Current Hometown:  P.O. Box 10494
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  Father and Aunt 1930
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  no
Comments:
Both my Father Robert Peter Clarke and my Aunt Katerine Clarke stayed at this home, both would not talk about their stays there. My Father served in the Navy in the Pacific from 12/21/1941 thru 09/29/1945.  I see by the census they were wards 60 & 61, are there any pictures of them in your archives?

Message Number: 521 - Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Name:  Robert Garcia
Current Hometown:  TX
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  71-74
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
Please keep us posted of the Bell dedication date.  Thank you all  HOME KIDS for making this possible.

Message Number: 520 - Sunday, April 4, 2010
Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Current Hometown:  Springfield, Mass.
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:

TO MONICA HERNANDEZ: tried to find you on Facebook without success - would like to invite you to our group. If still interested, please let me hear from you. Thanks.

TO MY AGATHA FAMILY: our Facebook group now stands at 88 strong and continuing to grow.  Our photo album now contains 387 pictures from all over the country.  Members consist of Homekids, their children, nieces, St. Agatha staff and Nanuet High classmates - a true cyberspace reunion! Hope to catch you there! Love, Maria


Message Number: 519 - Saturday, April 3, 2010
Name:  Victor Castro
Current Hometown:  Valley Cottage, NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  From the start till the end
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:
Hello Home kids & who ever reads this note. The alumni association still continues to exist with the help of a few really strong & devoted people. I recently visited the site of the saved St. Agatha's bell tower. It really looks good standing there. Tall, painted, with it's circular path and white painted benches. New bushes and trees line the area. The whole thing gives you a feeling that the St. Agatha's we all new and loved will still be there for our children and all who are interested in the future. Every time I visit I get to see Eddie Miranda whole is still employed by the "home". We spoke about the last part of the project. Putting in a frame to hold up the bell... It is Spring and this is a good time to get it done. So we will continue the work and hope that all of you will look forward to taking some time out of your lives to visit when the site is dedicated. Thank you all for continuing to keep this dream of St. agatha's alive. Victor

Message Number: 518 - Thursday, April 1, 2010
Name:  Kenneth Bernstein
Current Hometown:  Cocoa Beach, Florida
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1961-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:

This is my first posting, recently found the website.  Have been communicating with Nancy, She indicates St Agatha's Home Kids are special, I agree.  Memories are scarce but the warn feeling from St Agatha has never dissipated with time.


Message Number: 517 - Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Name:  Robert Garcia
Current Hometown:  TX
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  71-74
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
Hello HOME KIDS.  It's been awhile since I logged in.  I will do my best to get on FB.  I just celebrated my older brother's birthday this weekend in NYC.  All five of us was in St.Agatha from 71-74.  We spoke to everyone in the party about times in St.Agatha.  It is just something that will remain in our lives forever.  I told them about the first night in St.Agatha how my older brother calmed me down from crying waking up in the middle of the night for 2 hours.  I had no idea how we went from being in the classroom mid day, taken out by CPS and driven to St.Agatha in just a matter of hours.  Imagine the shock, it took us all by surprise.  Reggie and I made contact.  We both were in Mount Carmel in 71 or 72.

Message Number: 516 - Saturday, March 13, 2010
Name:  Amaala (Diane)Medina
Current Hometown:  Bronx NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1970
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  y
Comments:
I was only a home kid for about two years. I married and am still married to James (Chris) Johnson. We have been married now 35 years, we have four children and seven grands.

Message Number: 515 - Thursday, February 25, 2010
Name:  bob mc manus
Current Hometown:  norwood, ma
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1944 to 1952
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  yes
Comments:

I WAS AT ST AGATHAS 44 TO 52. WENT TO ST AGNES UNTIL I GRADUATED IN 56.TZHS. IM LOOKING FOR BILL CODY,JOE MC CORMACK MARILYN SASS.


Message Number: 514 - Friday, February 19, 2010
Name:  Monica hernandez
Current Hometown:  NYC
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  70's
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  yes
Comments:
Wow! St.agathas was home, I learned a lot living in St.Agathas, that carrys along with me today mainly respect for others & to be on par, i hate being late now Lol. Well i do wanna say I miss a lot of people to mention a few, Christina santiago, The Diaz Sisters(Rosa,Diane), Madeline aka Boobie, Wanda Irrizary,The Rivera sisters(Cana,Nellie,Vivian), wow i can go on. Writing this gives me so many memories coming through my mind, counselors I had so many wonderful ones such as, Marilyn Demes who taught me to chrochet, Mrs.Edna, Mr.Rudy was a sweet heart.ed o' Brien my SW, help me alot to cope. if anybody remembers me would love to here from you, Im on Facebook & Twitter pplz @lionessme, surprize me that would be great!!lol  

Message Number: 513 - Monday, February 15, 2010
Name:  David Quinn
Current Hometown:  Collingswood, NJ
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1999-2001
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  y
(For Staff only) - Position(s):  Crisis
Comments:
I worked at St Agathas 10 years ago now and was wondering if any of the staff from back then are still there. I thoroughly enjoyed my time there and think back on it fondly.
Message Number: 512 - Friday, February 12, 2010
Name:  Tommy Perez
Current Hometown:  Albany, NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  68-73, 73-75 (Group home)
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:

A heart felt condolences to the family of Ray!!!

Ray was our welcoming party to the bronx when St. Agathea's opened up the group home in the Bronx. We played hooky in his Dad's house. I believe I got my first kiss there. Thanks Ray. Oh yeah, and ROSIE too! Nothing but great memories! I followed Ray's foot steps and ran the ball for the Dark Horse too. Not as well as Ray and Johnny. I was slow as molasses! But what Fun. Ray was super cool and always a good friend. Only wished I would have stayed in touch. I do have pictures I dug up  from 1974. Love Ya Ray thanks for being a friend. And I'll see ya when I get there!!!

                     Tommy


Message Number: 511 - Saturday, February 6, 2010
Name:  Josephine Barea
Current Hometown:  Florida
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1947-1953
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
(For Staff only) - Position(s):  retired
Comments:
I tried to remember some of my classmates but my memory fades me. I only remember 1 person Ismael Mercado. I remeber living in a building near the road, taking dancing lessons and getting yelled at for giving everyone gold stars in my class. If anybody remembers me let me know.   Nancy I tried to email you but your link does not work
Message Number: 510 - Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Name:  Robert Ortiz
Current Hometown:  Monroe, NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  64 to 70
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  yes
Comments:
 I am very saddened by the passing of Raymond Maldonado,

I met Raymond in 1964 in Savio, We shared the same dorm the same age he played football with me as a running back with Johnny Velez. We in Savio under Jim Bryant were a very tight knit group of kids. We did everything together. He was kind soft spoken and probably one of my closest friends. He was already in the home when I got there and made my transition into St Agathas smooth at a time when I felt a little afraid.I will always remember his cool ways he was a real people person. God bless him his family and all the kids whose lives he touched from Savio to 13 Hayden. I can say that I'm going to miss him but I've been missing him since 1970 when we said goodbye and parted ways. Please say a prayer for him and his family because he is a tremendous loss for us all. Thank you Raymond for all the good times, 


Message Number: 509 - Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Name:  Isabel Perez-Cruz
Current Hometown:  Flushing, NY
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959 - 1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:

Hello My Agatha Family/Familia, hoping this message finds you ALL in good spirits and health. Everytime I want to escape from this crazy but beautiful world we live in I come to our Agatha website and it puts me in a peaceful and happy frame of mind. I also joined Facebook because many of our Agatha sisters and brothers have re-united after many years of not hearing or seeing each other..it is a beautiful thing! So, if you are not a member of FB (free service) please consider doing so..there is so much to do and so many homekids you can hook up with. Ron and Maria have made this possible for all of us..they are AMAZING..thank you Ron and Maria! Be happy my sisters and brothers and enjoy your life. I am, going to visit our beloved Father Oliverio on Saturday and that makes me very happy. May God Bless you and your families. Happy Valentine's Day! Isabel :-)


Message Number: 508 - Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Name:  magdalena cumba
Current Hometown:  Brooklyn, N.Y.
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1954-1962
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  yes
Comments:
Hi Everyone, just want to let people know I'm so happy that i found the St. Aga. website and happy to be in contact with some of the home kids. I enjoyed looking at the pictures of the home even though a little late with it closing, But at least I was able to see what was left of the home and the memories I had of it. I'm also very thankful to have a new and loving second family thanks to Ron and Maria. lov u guys always Maggie Cumba.
Message Number: 507 - Monday, January 25, 2010
Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Current Hometown:  Springfield, Mass.
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:

TWO MORE OF OUR BROTHERS GO HOME

Rest in Eternal Peace, our Agatha brother RAYMOND MALDONADO (1956-2010) - Our heartfelt condolences to his wife LETTY; sisters FRANCES and ZONIA; children RAYMIEN & JESSICA; the MALDONADO FAMILY and all who knew and loved Raymond.  RAYMOND was in St. Agatha's from 1960-1970 in cottages Savio and Hayden Circle. His sister FRANCES writes: Raymond was very artistic and drew and painted very well. He loved to draw and make statues out of sand at the beach. He was athletic like most home kids and loved to laugh and dance. At St. Agatha's he was on Jim Bryant's drill team and on the football team. I remember my brother most for his sense of humor, his love of animals and for always calling me "mommy."

Hello My Agatha Sisters and Brothers,
don't know if you remember my brother EDDIE PEREZ (EDWIN). He was a Homekid from 1959 to 1964. He use to be in St. Joseph's and Seaton Hall. It saddens me to announce his passing on November 5th 2009. He was 59 yrs of age. May my beloved brother R.I.P (March 16, 1950 to November 5, 2009).
I LOVE YOU EDDIE - GOD BLESS EVERYONE!  ISABEL PEREZ=CRUZ

MAY OUR BELOVED BROTHERS REST IN ETERNAL PEACE.


Message Number: 506 - Thursday, January 14, 2010
Name:  Robert Garcia
Current Hometown:  TX
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1971-1974
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:
Hello Reggie, how are you?  I was in Mt.Carmel when you were there.  I remember you very clearly.  I have many stories to tell about our time at Mt.Carmel.  Did you know that it is still there as of today?  I went to visit last summer and was able to take a tour after 35 years.  What a feeling it was and all the memories it brought back when I stood near the bed in the room where things changed for me for the better.
Message Number: 505 - Sunday, January 10, 2010
Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Current Hometown:  Springfield, Mass.
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:

NANUET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1968 AND 1969 yearbooks online at: http://www.nanuetgrads.com/68index.htm

NANUET HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1965 online at: http://nanuet1965.myevent.com/

ENJOY! Love, Maria


Message Number: 504 - Saturday, January 9, 2010
Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Current Hometown:  Springfield, MA
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:
On behalf of EDDIE MIRANDA and his family, a heartfelt THANK YOU to the Homekids who attended with me NORMA ROSADO's beautiful memorial service at Grace Point Fellowship to give our support in such a difficult time:

Joy Vendura, Hector Pagan, Maria Sandoval, Olga Sandoval, Ray Velez, Jose & Dottie Medina, Hector Medina, Sandy Santana, Juan Ramos, Lucy Colon, Alicia LaSalle

Also present were some of the Sisters of Charity:
Sr. Thomas, Sr. Robert, Sr. Christine, Sr. Eileen

A slideshow of Norma and part of the very touching eulogy will be posted in the near future. Again, THANK YOU. Love, Maria

ETERNAL PEACE TO YOU, OUR SISTER NORMA
December 6, 1950 - December 26, 2009

Message Number: 503 - Thursday, January 7, 2010 13:23:37 EDT -

Name:  Maria Agosto-Oquendo
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1959-1965
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Yes
Comments:
64 ST. AGATHA ALUMNI & THEIR CHILDREN, STAFF & FRIENDS are now members of our Facebook group St. Agatha Homekids, Nanuet NY - please note that I will no longer be posting the names here on the Guestbook.  Instead, the growing members list is now on a separate page on this site in alphabetical order, and updated as new members join.  Please look on this site's front page, right hand column under my name, then click on "St. A. Facebook." (Facebook is a free interactive network and a great way to stay in touch with your loved ones in real time.) Thanks, NANCY & PETE, for all you do! HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY AGATHA FAMILY.


Message Number: 502 - Thursday, January 7, 2010 09:21:42 EDT -

Name:  Venus Davila(Janet)
Current Hometown:  Springfield Ma
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1952-?
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  Y
Comments:

Please update my e-mail. Thank you


Message Number: 501 - Monday, December 21, 2009 21:40:31 EDT -

Name:  Reginald M. Bruno
Current Hometown:  Estero, Florida
Dates at St Agatha, Nanuet NY:  1966-1973
Notify of changes; Y/ N:  y
Comments:
Many memories, none of  which exist in my consciousness.  Perhaps if someone was there when I was there (0-7y/o) and remembers some things from that time, give me a shout out.  Peace


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