tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post1433130961277535266..comments2023-09-27T13:20:49.976-07:00Comments on lnostra-costa: LaNORMA REMEMBERS THE SCARONISIvano Franco Comellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17088771740643993831noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-58954337515275926172013-11-27T13:15:01.689-08:002013-11-27T13:15:01.689-08:00Hello everyone! My name is Jerry Solano and my gr...Hello everyone! My name is Jerry Solano and my great aunt and uncle: Anna and Nick Langelotti were friends with the Scaroni family. As a little boy, I remember going to the ranch...I remembered the white picket fence at the ranch as shown on a photo in this blog! We have very old photos of the beach parties at the Scaroni Ranch/Beach of my great aunt and uncle doing various things. Their bathing suits look like the ones in the late 1930s.I also remember going "over the hill" to Kate's house in the city for visits...She would also come to our place in San Jose for visits from time to time! You didn't want to miss her visits because it was sure to be a big occasion...When you're Italian, that means plenty of Italian food!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11968915486631883143noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-64284163154656175432012-07-16T07:20:38.142-07:002012-07-16T07:20:38.142-07:00Thanks Sue for your wonderful recollections of the...Thanks Sue for your wonderful recollections of the Scaroni's. I forward your comments to "LaNorma"' ivn0 7-16-2012Ivano Franco Comellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17088771740643993831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-46217574417749390702012-07-15T10:34:02.108-07:002012-07-15T10:34:02.108-07:00Hi: My Mom, along with her mother Kate Harriss and...Hi: My Mom, along with her mother Kate Harriss and sister Joan, would visit the ranch every Sunday during the late 20's and 30's with her aunt and uncle, Steve and Eva Small. They'd come from San Jose in Uncle Steve's big old touring car, over the old SJ Highway. They and their cousins Pete and Frank spent the day playing on the beach then all drove home after a cuppa coffee in Katie's big kitchen. When my dad was courting Mom, he joined along, learning to fish off the rocks like Uncle Steve. (Uncle Steve was in refrigeration, perhaps that's how he knew the Scaroni's?) In the photo of the big group at Scaroni's gate, my Mom & Dad are in the middle; Mom standing and Dad kneeling.(Tom and Sylvia Goodwin)As we kids were born in the 40's we continued to visit the beach after the war was over through the early 60's. Every Sunday, except rainy ones. SO many fond memories of wild barn kitties, the W.C. on the outside of the house, feeding the chickens for Katie, hikes up the canyon, Katie's popsicles, wow...absolute GOLD. Thank you Scaronis from the bottom of my heart!<br />Sue Goodwin Girardsuenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-77180524841930664242011-04-01T16:27:34.268-07:002011-04-01T16:27:34.268-07:00Esther ,
I remeber her and Ed well . every Sunday...Esther , <br />I remeber her and Ed well . every Sunday they came to Katie's ranch to visit . they were <br />great people . I don't believe Virginia ever got her drivers license so it's no wonder you<br />saw her walking everywhere . <br />My mom got in touch with Virginia just a few months before she passed away . she was in <br />a nursing home and I believe in her nineties .<br />what fun it is to share this history with you folks . I really enjoy remembering it all .<br />Let's keep in touch .<br />Take care ,<br />John PearceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-23102421102537101252011-04-01T16:20:02.179-07:002011-04-01T16:20:02.179-07:00Message for Esther (don’t have her e-mail address)...Message for Esther (don’t have her e-mail address): Yes I remember Virginia very well and Eddie.<br /><br />We used to see them up the at the Dairy on some Sunday nites when they would come up to visit<br /><br />Her brothers and sister. She was very colorful – so different from the rest of the family. <br /><br />About a year ago I met June Arana Melvin – relative of Eddie’s – very nice lady. She said she knew<br /><br />You and your family well. I gave her a LaNostra Costa book and she wanted ME to sign her book.<br /><br />Do you know how she is doing? Go by Eddie and Virginia ’s house on Encinal when we go to Costco.<br /><br />Sure you have noticed that it has gone from faded yellow to bright blue.<br /><br />Do you know if someone lives there, etc.?<br /><br />We do have wonderful and colorful memories. Let me know.<br /><br />Thanks – LaNorma Dinelli WilsonLANORMAnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-32710829532535726032011-04-01T14:55:11.498-07:002011-04-01T14:55:11.498-07:00does anyone know if it is ok to visit the grounds ...does anyone know if it is ok to visit the grounds ? I wouldn't want to intrude but it would sure be great to take a day trip and maybe just walk to the beach . haven't been there since around 1970 .John Pearcehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09575857494893152831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-62228994589507338852011-03-30T22:08:45.682-07:002011-03-30T22:08:45.682-07:00Hi, It is Esther, the one who has trouble learni...Hi, It is Esther, the one who has trouble learning how to use a computer. Did any of you know the other Scaroni sister, Virginia? She was the only one that got married. She married Eddie Meehan an electrician, and good friend of our family. You may have seen her walk from their house on Encinal St. to Pacific Ave. wearing yellow high heels . yellow and orange dress, orange hat, and carrying yellow purse. She was a sight to behold. Both she and Eddie were real characters and a lot of fun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-5035247339127060122011-03-26T14:25:12.668-07:002011-03-26T14:25:12.668-07:00I'm amazed at this site . I stumbled on it by ...I'm amazed at this site . I stumbled on it by accident but you're talking about people I love dearly . I have a story to share about the Scaronis . I only hope there's space enough .<br />I've known them all my life . My dad was stationed at their ranch starting around 1944 . he was with the coast guard . he and about 5 other men had a shack over looking the ocean . Katie quickly befriended them all by bringing the men hot cocoa and having them over for dinner . <br />After the war they became as part of our family . <br />When I was about 8 years old (about 1959) I started spending easter and Christmas vacations with them . How I enjoyed herding the cows , throwing hay and cleaning up around their yard . <br />eventually I also started staying with them for almost half of the summer . I could go on and on . maybe someday we could all meet for a picnic and share stories . <br />I can tell you all know Katie,Bill,Jack and Arnold by the way you describe them . <br />I don't know how the current owners would like it buut I'd sure like to walk the grounds around the house again . <br />maybe we could all meet there . <br />anyway , thanks for the chance to share . <br />Sincerely ,<br />John Pearce (jpearce51@hotmail.com)john pearcehttp://jpearce51@hotmail.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-89977396014381957562008-09-26T12:52:00.000-07:002008-09-26T12:52:00.000-07:00Thanks andycarr for your comment on the Scaroni's....Thanks andycarr for your comment on the Scaroni's. It still amazes me today that so many people still remember these fine people. It also amazes me that two Scaroni Families were not related. When I was a boy growing up "su per la costa" I always regarded the Scaronis as being of the same family. ivnoIvano Franco Comellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17088771740643993831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-90726862339692810042008-09-26T10:29:00.000-07:002008-09-26T10:29:00.000-07:00MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS PIO SCARONI, MY GRANDFATH...MY GREAT GRANDFATHER WAS PIO SCARONI, MY GRANDFATHER S.K. ANNAND OWNED/RAN THE 700 ACRE DAIRY/RANCH RIGHT BEHIND KATIES. THE SCARONI'S WERE NOT RELATED. WE/I KNEW KATIE PERSONALY - WE WOULD VISIT HER EVERY SUNDAY WHEN I WAS A KID. I ALSO KNEW HER 3 BROTHERS JOHNNY, BILL, AND ARNOLD - ARNOLD GAVE ME A CARVED WOODEN DOG WHICH I STILL HAVE. I HAVE A MUCH MORE REALISTIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE KATIE AND THE BROTHERS.andycarhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01497203991231784963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-20130857389311145652007-06-27T07:39:00.000-07:002007-06-27T07:39:00.000-07:00Caro Ivano:In answer to the Joe Scaroni lettuce fa...Caro Ivano:<BR/><BR/>In answer to the Joe Scaroni lettuce farmer in Salinas – I don’t know At all if there is any connection. I do know that Katie Scaroni (and Brothers) had a cousin named Gemma in Salinas but don’t know her last name or any other details. Sorry I can’t help on this one at all.<BR/> Ciao per ora - LaNorma<BR/><BR/>GB: Thanks LaNorma. I checked an old Monterey-Salinas telphone book. There were four Scaroni's listed: Frank, Mark, Paul and William. No Joe Scaroni. In all probability they are in some way related to the Scaroni's who lived and worked "su per la costa". ivn0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-42235569287628738172007-06-27T07:27:00.000-07:002007-06-27T07:27:00.000-07:00Ivan, was watching Lou Dobbs one nite last week ab...Ivan, was watching Lou Dobbs one nite last week about illegal immigration; and they had a segment on a Joe Scaroni who had a large lettuce farm in Salinas. He apparently shifted 20% of his lettuce production to Mexico where he had a better chance of finding workers. Do you know how he figures into the Scaronis of the Coast?<BR/><BR/>Jerry<BR/><BR/>LNC: Jerry: Don't know his relationship to the Scaroni's up the Coast. Perhaps other 'Blaggatori' might have some info. GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-52558454027801541192007-06-24T08:47:00.000-07:002007-06-24T08:47:00.000-07:00From: Jim Ceragioli To: ivan comelli Sent: Tuesday...From: Jim Ceragioli <BR/>To: ivan comelli <BR/>Sent: Tuesday, June 19, 2007 12:37 <BR/><BR/>Did you see the info I added re Scaroni Famiglia? I have never added to a Bloggo and so did not know what was needed.<BR/>Jim Ceragioli (aka FA)<BR/><BR/>LNC: No Jim (FA) I did not. Apparently your comments failed to publish. It appears that others are having problems with the 'comments' section, thus I have posted a 'tutorial' at the end of each article. The main thing is to ignore "Google/Blogger" (thats me)<BR/>and check off 'other' before typing your name in space provided.<BR/>Anonymous writers need only click on 'Anonymous' and then 'Publish your Comment'. In either case NO PASSWORD IS NECESSARY. <BR/><BR/>If all fails you can send comments to me and I will publish for you.<BR/><BR/>Keep trying "F/A". I appreciate your efforts. BTW: Its 'Blagga' not 'Bloggo'. GB (Gran Blaggatore)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-74898481072965990202007-06-19T07:26:00.000-07:002007-06-19T07:26:00.000-07:00Dear Gran Blaggatore: There seems to be some confu...Dear Gran Blaggatore: There seems to be some confusion here regarding to whom those legs in question belong to. I wish it made it known to everyone of your 'blaggatori' that those were not my legs. I was much to young then and would not have been at this gathering, although my 'bello' did ask me once or twice. CarrieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-6904721681545092212007-06-18T17:33:00.000-07:002007-06-18T17:33:00.000-07:00IvanCould that be Bruce Hansen with the elbow in h...Ivan<BR/>Could that be Bruce Hansen with the elbow in his face?<BR/><BR/>Jan <BR/><BR/>LNC: Well, Jan we seem to be keeping it in the family. See Florence's comment, above.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-22756152228454699922007-06-18T17:27:00.000-07:002007-06-18T17:27:00.000-07:00Hi All,It's amazing that someone recognized the ba...Hi All,<BR/>It's amazing that someone recognized the back of my head. I wanted to fill in the "unknown". That is Carol Lehmkuhl, who was my roommate for a while at San Jose State and Bruce Hansen's cousin. We have lost contact and I wonder if, Bruce,could put me in touch with her?<BR/>Best to all,<BR/>FlorenceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-72716228836603161082007-06-13T10:03:00.000-07:002007-06-13T10:03:00.000-07:00This is great! I actually think this beach party ...This is great! I actually think this beach party was in the summer of 1955 before we all went off to college. Thanks for including it. Chris<BR/><BR/>LNC: You could be right Chris. Do you have any idea who the guy is that is lying on the sand?? Bruce Hansen? Don Binsacca?? ivn0Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31758730.post-58234836754419660432007-06-07T08:37:00.000-07:002007-06-07T08:37:00.000-07:00Thanks Norma for such a great article. I can reme...Thanks Norma for such a great article. I can remember walking up to that house with Jim Ceragioli.<BR/>Katie would meet us at the door and Jim would ask; "Hi Katie. We were thinking of having a beach party at your beach. Would that be OK." Katie then would smile and answer, "Sure Jimmy. Make sure that everyone is safe". GBAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com