WHERE EVERYBODY KNOWS YOUR NAME

26 Friday Apr 2024

Posted by in Container Diaries, Danny Mills, Duffer, Eddie Mills, Gerard Trapp, Hooley, Pete Iulo, Steve Finamore, Vinny Brunton

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Farrell’s Bar & Grill.

Bartenders included: Hooley, Danny, Danny Jr. and Eddie Mills. Gerard Trapp. Duffer. Vinny Brunton. Pete Iulo…I know I am missing others. Help me out…

WHY FARRELL’S?

03 Wednesday Apr 2024

Posted by in Farrell's Bar & Grill, Jay Cusato, Steve Finamore

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Posting this message from Jay Cusato who’s been working on a documentary about Farrell’s.

Hello friends of Farrell’s,

We wanted to offer you all an update on our feature film “Why Farrell’s.”

We know it’s been a while, but the last few years obviously presented many challenges. BUT, we have been chipping away at this project and we are really pleased that now we are finally getting very close to the finish line. We have a really great working rough cut of the film, and it’s everything that we hoped and knew was possible. A real look and tribute to the bar, the people who made it what it is, the community and its larger place as a mounting point and lens, for the entire near century that it has occupied that space. To help us get things to the next phase we really need your help.

We are reaching out to you, our subjects and inspiration, for help with archival material. We have a decent amount of things already, but we know that many of you might be sitting on a treasure trove of stuff yourselves. We’re looking for help finding as much as we can of the following…

Photos/video of the bar. Photos/video of The Neighborhood.  Photos/video of Eddie and any of the other bartenders. 

We’re obviously not looking for a ton of modern content, but really any rare or interesting looks at the bar, the neighborhood and the people. 

If you have some of this stuff digitally, fantastic. If you are able to scan things, or even want to take a nice picture of a picture with your phone, please feel free to try. If it’s stuck in a shoe box, or on an old VHS tape, and you have no idea what to do, that’s great too, just let us know, and we can work with you to get it in usable shape.

 Thank you all so much for your dedication and patience to this project. This is really a labor of love for us, and we will not stop until we complete it.

Jay Cusato

Director/Filmmaker

R.I.P. MARTIN COTTINGHAM

18 Monday Mar 2024

Posted by in Blog, Container Diaries, Martin Cottingham, Steve Finamore

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Sad news to report this morning. Martin Cottingham has passed away. He was 80.

“Mr. Cottingham” like I used to call him was a great man. The father of Martin, Chris and Aimee from Howard Place. Husband of Kathleen. Martin was a hard worker, outstanding family man and all-around good guy.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy, located in the former Holy Name School at 241 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215.

A visitation for Martin will be held Monday, March 18, 2024, from 2:00pm to 5:00pm and 7:00pm to 9:00pm at M.J. Smith Sons, 255 Ninth Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Tuesday, March 19, 2024, at 10:00am at Holy Name Church, 245 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Here’s more information. https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/brooklyn-ny/martin-cottingham-11712942

R.I.P. MARY ANN LANG

10 Sunday Mar 2024

Posted by in Container Diaries, Mary Ann Lang, Steve Finamore

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Received sad news from the neighborhood on the passing of Mary Anne.

She was the mother of Michael, Brian and Patty Ann.

My condolences to the entire Lang family.

Visitation: Tuesday March 12th. 3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Joseph G Duffy Funeral Home, 255 9th Street, Brooklyn, New York 11215

Funeral Mass: Wednesday March 13th, 10:00 am – 11:00 am

Holy Name of Jesus Church, 245 Prospect Park West, Brooklyn, New York 11215