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C J Repair Service

1 Stewart Avenue, next to Firehouse (1946)

Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation’s leading telecommunications and entertainment companies. Its portfolio of operations ranges from robust cable television packages, high-speed Internet access and local telephone service to championship professional sports teams and national television program networks.  Founded in 1973 as a cable television operator serving 1,500 households in New York’s Long Island suburbs, Cablevision’s cable television operations now serve more than 3.4 million customers in the Boston, Cleveland and the New York Metropolitan areas. Cablevision’s New York Metropolitan area cable cluster, with a customer base of 2.7 million, is the largest such concentration in the nation. (Cablevision on the Web)

Cablevison headquarters are located at 1111 Stewart Avenue in Bethpage.  They occupy the former Grumman Corporation headquarters building which was built in ____.

Caffrey, Raymond

Son of Mr. & Mrs. Earl Caffrey. He joined the Marine Corp during World War II and was killed on May 15, 1945 at Okinawa. He is buried at Pinelawn National Cemetery.

Calabria, Father Michael

Michaels concerns for the homeless brought him to the door of the Franciscan Friary on West 31st Street in New York City to talk to a friar. He joined the order as an affiliate and eventually decided to profess vows as a brother and later he was ordained a priest by Bishop Emil Wcela at St. Francis of Assisi Church in New York City. He gave up a successful career and home in Manhattan. Father Calabria is a graduate of Bethpage High School where he was a good student and obsessed with Egypt. He later received a master’s in Egyptology, a bachelor of arts in near Eastern studies and a master’s in library science, theology, and divinity. He is fluent in Arabic and currently pursuing a PhD. in Scripture. As a Franciscan Brother he served and cared for 800 men, women, and children with leprosy (today known as Hansen’s Disease) in a government clinic near Cairo. His next assignment will be to teach Scripture at the Theology Department of Bonaventure University in Allegany, New York. (from THE LONG ISLAND CATHOLIC 7/02/03)

Calissi Garage

Central Avenue.  North side between Nassau and Scherer Streets.

Calissi, Lawrence

Owned the Pontiac Agency & garage on Central Avenue. Known as Anchor Garage

Campagne, Charles

Owner of feed store and trucking concern. Very generous to the Bethpage Community. Member of The Board of Education. Charles Campagne School is named after him. Two daughters: Ruth and Judy. (Bethpage History by Rosalie Walsh Niemczyk)

Campagne Trucking Co.

Insured certified carrier, Charles Campagne, Propietor. 501 Stewart Ave.

Source: Bethpage Little League Score Card 1953

Capron, Eva

Gave the school district the property for the one room school. The property encompassed the land, which are now the athletic fields of the Bethpage High School. The land was to be only used for a school. When the Powell Ave. School was built the land reverted to Eva Capron's heirs. We lost the chance to get half the high school property for nothing. (Terrance Hunt)

Cantone, Vic

Political Cartoonist

Excerpts From NEWSDAY, April 11th, 2005

Cantone, 71, of Bethpage, died April 2 after battling amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or Lou Gehrig's disease, for several years.

He started his career at Newsday, where he worked from 1954 to 1959 mainly doing court sketches, and then moved to the Daily News from 1959 to 1991. It was a career that included three Pulitzer Prize nominations and landed caricatures of Lyndon Johnson, Gerald Ford and Ronald Reagan, in their presidential libraries. His family has a photograph of Ford standing in the White House with one of the Cantone's caricatures of him

Cantone was born in Brooklyn and was drawing cartoons by age 5, relatives said. He attended the High School of Art and Design in Manhattan, graduating in 1952

After his stint at Newsday, he went on to win numerous awards at the Daily News, including the Fourth Estate Award in 1976 and a Deadline Club award in 2003. HIs work was syndicated by King Features and appeared in publications including the Washington Post, Chicago Tribune, Family Weekly and Time.

He also created the "Topo the Mouse" and "Dianna" comic strips in Scholastic Magazine, and published two books including one on Topo.

In 1990, the Smithsonian Institution contracted him to curate an international political cartoon exhibit on the environment which included his work and that of political cartoonists from 35 nations. The exhibit toured the United States from 1992 to 1998.

He was buried at Holy Trinity Cemetary in Carnegie PA

Carriere, Raymond

Born on April 23, 1923 to Angelina and Paul Carriere. The family consisted of eight boys and three girls. Three brothers plus Raymond were in service. Raymond graduated from Farmingdale High School and went to work in a coat factory as a pressman. Shortly after he went into service and was in the parachute division. He was killed in the first invasion of France. Raymond was the first young man killed from Bethpage in W.W. II.

Carvo, Margaret

Born June, 1 1920 Brooklyn, NY, Margaret Cava. Mother Carmela Cava father Carmine Cava  Brothers Nicholas and Edward moved to Central Park 1927. Carmine Cava, pharmacist, established Cava's Pharmacy on Broadway Bethpage. The family lived above the pharmacy. Education: Powell Ave. School to the 8th grade, Farmingdale High School, St John's University College of Pharmacy. In 1941, she was one of the three women in the first class designated to receive the Bachelor of Science of Degree in Pharmacy. Margaret interned as hospital pharmacist at St. Mary's Hospital and she continued to work with her father in Bethpage. William T. Schwendler, Vice President of the Grumman Corporation, faced with the loss of engineering personal who were being drafted to serve in World War II, offered Margaret the opportunity to retrained as an apprentice engineer. Extensive theoretical and "hands on" training culminated in her placement as the first woman in the experimental engineering department.

Margaret married Joseph Carvo, a classmate in Pharmacy, and subsequently assumed ownership of the Bethpage Harts Pharmacy. They had two children: Carol Pappas, former teacher and Dr. Michael Carvo, a family practitioner in Farmingdale. At the age of 40, after a master's and post graduate studies, Margaret commenced teaching. She taught grades 1- 12. Margaret career also included being an Adjunct Assistant Professor of Reading on the graduate level of at Hofstra University, Clinician in the Hofstra Reading Clinic, Reading and Learning Disabilities Consultant in the Syosset School District, Diagnostician and Consultant at Mill Neck School for the Deaf, inservice training and consulting for several Long Island schools. Margaret was a featured speaker at the International College Reading Association Conventions, recipient of an award from the Nassau chapter of the Association for Children with Learning Disabilities, she received recognition from the Kappa Delta Pi, an honor society, for outstanding service in education. Margaret has authored books of methodologies for use with children with special needs.

After Margaret's retirement from the formal work world, she remained active as a consultant and speaker.  She became active in Local organizations and held office in the Central Civic Association and the Central Park Historical Society.  On Pearl Harbor Day, December 7, 1991, the New York State Museum invited Margaret, as a WWII war worker,  to speak at the opening of their new exhibit "The Janes Who Made The Planes: Grumman during World War II." Margaret was also honored by St John's University to be the sole recipient of the Class of 1941 to receive the "Outstanding Alumni Achievement Award."

Margaret died on August 16, 2002. Internment in Pinelawn Memorial Park. She was predeceased in l988 by her husband Joseph.

From: Ann Albertson

Carvel

552 Stewart Avenue

Catapano Brothers

Trees, shrubs and garden supplies.  1040 Hicksville Rd.

Cava, Edward

Son of Carmine and Carmela. Married Muriel Benkert. Active in the Bethpage Fire Department and was chief of the department 1958 - 1959. He was responsible for researching and the installation of pull boxes, to activate a fire alarm, in the Bethpage Fire District. He was a mechanic for Frog Hollow Chevrolet on Hicksville Road and later became a Detective in the Suffolk County Police Department. Muriel and Ed had one son Edward.

Cava Pharmacy

Located south of the railroad on Broadway. Owned by Carmine Cava, pharmacist. His children were Margaret Cava Corvo (pharmacist and adjunct professor at Hofstra), Dr. Nicholas Cava, dentist and Edward Cava, Suffolk County detective and ex-chief of Bethpage Fire Department. The pharmacy was eventually sold and was known as Hart's. Years later, the owner of Hart's sold the pharmacy and relocated to the King Kullen Shopping Center on Stewart Avenue known as Hart-Bymore.

Cava, Edward

Son of Carmine and Carmela. Married Muriel Benkert. Active in the Bethpage Fire Department and was chief of the department 1958 - 1959. He was responsible for researching and the installation of pull boxes, to activate a fire alarm, in the Bethpage Fire District. He was a mechanic for Frog Hollow Chevrolet on Hicksville Road and later became a Detective in the Suffolk County Police Department. Muriel and Ed had one son Edward.

Cava, Nicholas

Dentist in Bethpage. Office above pharmacy. Son of Carmine and Carmela.

Cemeteries

Stymus

Located at Norcross Avenue South of Revere.  Grave markings dated l885 to 1922

Plainedge Methodist Church

Located at the end of Central Avenue on the West side of Hicksville Road.

Lyceum

Located on Hempstead Turnpike west of Stewart Avenue. Grave markings dated l8l8 to l995.

Powell

Old Powell Plot is located on the Powell Settlement, which is now the Northrop Grumman property. The cemetery contains more than 20 Powell family graves. Some gravestones contain sentimented verses while another has a carved finger pointing skyward with words, "going home".

Central Park

Twenty-seven and eight-tenths miles out; population, 530. This comparatively new and enterprising village lies at the beginning of the famous Long Island pine belt, which together with the fact that it is nearly 150 feet above sea level, with neither lake nor fresh water springs in the immediate vicinity, makes it particularly healthful. This has induced a large number of well-to-do people having their business places in the city to build all year round home here, and commute. The village has grown quite rapidly the past few years, and its immediate future seems to be bright. The Long Island Motor Parkway winds its way among the hills and woods a little to the north and east of the station. The three school districts employ four teachers, presiding over about 100 students. LONG ISLAND TODAY by Frederick Ruther

Central Park Bank

"The Bank Complete - All good things come to them who wait; but you must save while waiting if you would return the opportunity when it comes. A growing account with this bank will accomplish wonders and lead to more opportunities than endless ventures without capital." (Central Park News - Not dated) Officers of the bank were: Stephen J. Madden, President, William J. Ahern, Vice-President, and Edward C. Dienst, Cashier. Directors were: William J. Ahern, Frank Dupuis, Oscar Jacobs, Stephen J. Madden, Jeremiah W. Robinson, Harry V. Walton, Harry A. Stolz, Harry G. Wilson, Frank Zuk.

The Central Park Bank closed its doors during the depression and never reopened.

Central Park Baseball Teams

Will Walsh and Thomas Neumann played for the Central Park baseball team in the late 1800's. Later in 1930's Central Park team included Leo Niemezyk Sr., "Pip" Mirando, Patrick Looney, L. McGunnigal, Fred Kramer. The Rozzi brothers played for the opposing team, The Red Devils. On the Bethpage Cubs Baseball team were: Pat Ficardi, Mgr. Charles Tallman, Joseph Donolli, Joseph Schiavetta, Leo Schiavetta, Al Walsh and Ronald Cereoli. (Bethpage History by Rosalie Walsh Niemczyk - BETHPAGE TRIBUNE 12/10/81)

Central Park Estates

A 2.1 acre site on the corner of Broadway and Powell Avenue was built in _____ and opened in _____ to conform with the newly created Golden Age Zoning. This zoning was created by the Town of Oyster Bay and sponsored by Bethpage Councilman Len Kunzig.

The community offers 52 affordable senior citizen condominiums in the heart of Bethpage.

Central Park Historical Society

A provisional charter was granted by the Board of Regents of the University of the State of New York on February 16, 1990 to the Central Park Historical Society. The purpose of the Central Park Historical society is to promote and encourage historical research, to disseminate and encourage a greater knowledge and interest in the state of New York, particularly Bethpage and the surrounding area. The Central Park Historical Society is in the process of gathering, preserving, displaying, and making available for study artifacts, relics, books, manuscripts, papers, photographs, and other records relating to Bethpage. The name Central Park was the name of our hamlet before 1936. In 1936, with much festivity, the name was changed to Bethpage.

Central Park Hunt Club

Ran weekly polo games, horse races, and beer ball games on the site of the future Grumman airfields.

Central Park Meat Market

Herman Klingelhoefer Prop. Choice Meat and Quality Service; Fish, Clams, Scallops - Broadway Central Park (THE CENTRAL PARK NEWS 10/3/29

Central Park News

Louis Damm Editor. Published every Wednesday by The Central Park Press. Subscription $1.00 yearly.

Central Park Polo Club

Played at the Central Park Polo Fields. The fields became the runway for Grumman Aircraft Plant #1. The area was later developed for senior housing (Sunny Lane and Apollo)

Central Park Sweet Shoppe

Cigars, Confectionary, Stationery, School Supplies, Novelties, Sporting Goods, Toys, Newspapers, Magazines. Broadway, Central Park (THE CENTRAL PARK NEWS 10/3/29)

Central Park Thursday Night Club

The earliest organization in Central Park. Founded by Allan Moore, who lived in a mansion on Stewart Ave., the club met from 1893 to 1905. The club was purely social in nature and renovated a building on Hempstead Turnpike which was dubbed, "The Lycum." Dues were two cents a week to belong to this prestigious social club.

From the BETHPAGE TRIBUNE, July 1, 1976

Chapal, Antoinine

Antoine Chapal settled in Bethpage about W.W.I.  he married a widow and they had a son known as Robert Irving Chapal.  They also had a daughter named Francoise.  Their home, adjacent to the Villa Bel Air, was very large and there were at least two other "cottages" on the same estate.  The Chapals (Chappal) had servants and were wealthy furriers from New Yokr City.  They also maintained lands/vineyards over in France. Located on Broadway across from Junior High.

Charles Romscho Service Center

Located on Broadway, south side, opposite St. Martin's Catholic Church (Evelyn Keuchler Auer)

Children's Wear Shop

C. M. Leykamm. 322 Broadway

Source: Bethpage Little League Score Card 1953

Churches/Places of Worship (see individual entries)

Bethpage Assembly of God

Bethpage Jewish Community Center

Bethpage Methodist Church

Korean Presbyterian Church

St. Isidoros Helenic Orthodox Church

St. Martin of Tours

St. Paul's Luthern Church

Cider Mill

Owned and operated by Mr. Fred Benkert. Located on the east side of Stewart Ave., south of the railroad tracks.

Clothes Closet

Located at 314 Broadway. A place to shop for fine ladies apparel (dresses and sport ware) owned by Dorothy Killen and Yolanda Iannelli. (50th Anniversary of Bethpage)

Colonial Inn

Was a department store run by Schaaf Brothers. Also a movie house, skating rink and restaurant.

In l945 the Inn was known as Johnson's Colonial Inn. The first in Nassau County to feature a two way bowling alley. Business men's lunch. Phone # Hicksville 954. Location Broadway near the railroad station. (From Bethpage Newsgram 1945)

(See Hayes Inn)

Comerford, James W.

James W. Comerford of Bethpage passed away August 3, 2004. Proud U.S. Army Veteran, served with the 101st Airborne Screaming Eagles Division, during the Battle of the Bulge. Forty-three year member of the New York City Fire Department, Member of the Archie McCord American Legion Post #86, and Butehorn Bros. VFW Post 4987. Beloved husband of Mary (nee Hickey). Loving father of Mark and Nona, Susan and Maureen, Corey and Kathy, and Craig and Terry. Cherished grandfather of Kristin, Michael, Katherine, Kathleen and Mary Bridget. Loving uncle of many cherished nieces and nephews. Jim was an active supporter of many organizations within his community, including Town of Oyster Bay hockey Coach, swim-meet starter and member of the Central Park Historical Society.

Comfort Committee

The Bethpage Comfort Committee sent monthly $1.00 to each of the 187 local boys in service during World War II.. Mrs. Mae Benkert was the president and guiding force of this endeavor. There were many letters of appreciation received by the Comfort Committee acknowledging how that dollar was put to good use. During the first year the committee received 265 letters of thanks. To a boy stationed in North Africa a problem of an evening's entertainment was solved when the 6 o'clock mail arrived and he received his money order. Movies and an ice cream soda followed immediately. The $50.00 a month pay received by a private was not his to spend as he wished. Most of these boys have obligated themselves to send an allotment home, buy war bonds, and take out insurance. So it is easy to understand how $1.00 would come in handy.

Conway's Stationary

344 Broadway.

Cards and gifts (50th Anniversary of Bethpage)

Corbo Family

Farmed 20 acres in the area of Charles Campagne School.

Corragio Garage

On Broadway, (now parking lot of St. Vincent) Was also a restaurant.

Corsentino

Corte's Resturant

Opposite Grumman Aircraft, Hicksville Road

Source: Bethpage Little League Score Card 1953

Corydon M. Johnson Co.

Technical publications, Graphic art services.  Original Location Broadway and Washington Street. Moved to Hicksville Road.  Modern industrial design and development.  Technical writing - illustrating - printing.

Cottage Industries

CPI (Central Park Inn)

Please See B.K. Sweeneys

Cramer Brothers

Title Contractors

Source: Little League Score Card 1953

Cramer, John

Old family in "McCordville" Bethpage. Builder/Contractor

Crematorium

Plans to construct a crematorium, south of Hempstead Turnpike, behind the Bethpage Drive-In Theater never materialized due to lack of permit from the Town of Oyster Bay..

Cullen, Florence

Founder/publisher of the Bethpage Tribune, a former director of the Nassau County Press Association and former president of the Island Trees school board.

CyberExtruder.com Inc.

A Bethpage videogame technology company. (See NYT October 17, 2001)

Reported in Newsday, Thursday, Nov. 21, 2002: the company has struggled for funding to build a market for its innovative PC-gaming and facial recognition applications and is leaving for New Jersey. Larry Gardner, chief executive, said the company will close its office at the Long Island Software and Technology Network Incubator at Briarcliffe College in December.

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