Was at the Mount from 71 to 75 I lived in St Francis, My nick name was Fish I do miss my old friends like Herbie colon, Maritza roman, Edna Rodriguez John Carue and Lydia Rodriguez. I also do Miss my Barber shop teacher Mr Lemondola.. Right now im trying to get a copy of my Diploma or a Letter of Credentails can anyone help me in this matter? Well I had a lot of fun there and met so many wonderful people. 1 love always to my Mount Family..

My uncle, Harry Smith, lived at Mt. Loretta and was the driver for the monsignor I believe in the early 1900's. Does anyone know anything about him while living at the Mount?

I was at the mount from 80-82 were in a few of the house back in the day.I have good and bad memories from there but more good then bad. I remember people who had an impact on my life like E(mac)McMillan/ Rudy T/ mario/ the blackwood brothers and carlton and paul vroom with the white galaxy 500 with the holes in the florr so you saw the ground go by as he drove lol.Counsoler we Called MR T who never got richard Vasquaze name right. and every ones favorite in 10th house keitheese with the teafees with the big banna yellow caddy.names of people I remember Batts/clam/A Hillard/ wolfy/ frank/little victor/ kevin aka life understanding/ richy/jerry/ rock/.more counselors hansan/ kevin conroy/ genola.here is an e-mail to contact me vulkan5@yahoo.com

I am looking for information on my mother who was in Mount ST.Loretta I believe in 1930s her name is Helen Pettit. Does anyone know her?

My Mother was at Mount Loretta in the 30's I am looking for information on her and if anyone remembers her. Her name is Helen Pettit

How do i find out information with the dates and any info when my father was here at Mt Loretto's? I tried looking in the google search,no good info is coming up.If anyone knows any helpful tips for me please let know,Thx

I AM STILL SEARCHING FOR JOSE PADILLA HE USE TO BE @ M.I.V LAST I KNEW HE RELOCATED TO PUERTO RICO. SO JOSE IF YOU ARE OUT THERE PLEASE PLEASE GET A HOLD OF ME..ITS VERY INPORTANT THAT YOU DO...THANK YOU. GOD BLESS. DEBBIE

HEY, JOSE PADILLA YOUR BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP ON DEC. 21 I WANT TO WISH YOU A BLESSED BIRTHDAY STAY SAFE GOD BLESS DEBBIE ADODRNO

HEY , JOSE PADILLA YOUR BIRTHDAY IS COMING UP ON DEC. 21 I STILL REMEMBER. I WANT TO WISH YOU A BLESSED AND HEALTHY BIRTHDAY. GOD BLESS. DEBBIE ADORNO

Michael Vidal and I had lived at Mount Loretta late 60's to 1977; both of us stayed at 10th Cottage. I am in the process of searching records on my parets, Michael and me but need help from Mount Loretta on how we got there?

I have a question. My birth mother was a resident there. Her name was Mona Lisa Smalls. Short, dark colored, lots of black hair and pretty. She was 15 and pregnant in 1981 and gave birth to me in 1982 in Manhattan, NY. I have 3 kids now and I am 30 yrs of age. I had an open adoption. I met Mona when I was young till the age of 4 or 5. But I was a kid then so I hardly remember details that long ago. I know that I was adopted after the last visit. I used to visit her there till I was adopted. I need to know about her past. My son is sick and it is important I find her because I have medically related questions and his life depends on it.

My cousins were put into an orphanage on Staten Island. There were 12 children in all, 4 boys and 8 girls. The last name was Roller. This was probably sometime in the 1950's. They were Charlie, Bobby, Freddy, Jimmy, Mary, Linda, Anita, Lorraine, Loretta, Carol, Janet and Delores. I'm not sure how many of them were placed there. If anyone remembers them, please leave a reply. Does anyone know what other orphanages were in existence on Staten Island in the 50's? Thanks so much for your help!

My great-uncle's son, Eugene Molloy, appears to have been at the orphanage in 1910 (according to the census, where his surname is spelled Maloy). I would love to be able to have access to his records. Does anyone know how I could obtain access? He was about 13 at the time. He has been very elusive. He served during WWI in 1917/18. Thank you!

Michael and Mario Vidal was placed by the state of NY about 1968 to 1977 in Mount Loretto. We are trying to get any pictures of us; and any information of our parents. Can anyone help us?

Hello does anyone remember Lillian Guzman, Agatha Guzman, raymond Guzman, manny Guzman, and Albert Guzman? all went to Mount Lorreto. I am doing a family tree and would like to know if anyone may have pictures of them. 1949- 1955 should be around the time they stayed there. tashtash97@yahoo.com is where anyone with knowledge of them may contact me.

Hello does anyone remember Lillian Guzman, Agatha Guzman, raymond Guzman, manny Guzman, and Albert Guzman? all went to Mount Lorreto. I am doing a family tree and would like to know if anyone may have pictures of them. 1949- 1955 should be around the time they stayed there. tashtash97@yahoo.com is where anyone with knowledge of them may contact me.

Hi, I have a brother who is a Guzman but he don't know any of his family. He's father's name is/was Luis Enrique Guzman. from Puerto Rico. He was also in Mount Loretto back in 1974 - 1976.

Hi, I have a brother who is a Guzman but he don't know any of his family. He's father's name is/was Luis Enrique Guzman. from Puerto Rico. He was also in Mount Loretto back in 1974 - 1976.

hello my name is david perez and im trying to contact people that were at the mount with me and my brother gilbert perez so far im in contact with billy costales.if anyone was there from 1972 to 1981, 1982 please contact us at david perez facebook or at djdavid93@gmail.com. I would love to hear from you.

My Mom & uncle were sent to the orphange my mom was born in 1925 don't know what age she was sent. she was able to leave when she was 12 or 13. her name is Elvira Giacobone and her brother is Anthony F Giacobone. any 411 would help thanks! oh, my Mom said they were very nice to her but she said my uncle hated it...

My Mom & uncle were at Mount Loretto. my mom was born in 1925 not sure when she was sent. she said she got out when she was 12 or 13 not sure. looking for records or pictures. oh she said they were very nice to her but her brother didn't like it. Thanks

Hello- I'm trying to find my father's long lost family. My Grandfather and his sister were "half orphans" and spent time at Mt Loretto. He left there around 1907, at the age of 12 --so he could work to support his sister and bring her home, too. We don't know anything about his family, we only have Grandpa's birth certificate. My father never met any extended family and we don't know my grandfather's sister's name. I don't suppose anyone is looking for relatives of Charles Michael Walsh? It's encouraging to see that records are available, and I just e-mailed the assistant director but I'm not sure if there are records from so long ago! From the information about Mt Loretto on the internet, it must have been an amazing place!

My husbands grandfather's name was james reilly. I believe him and his brothers bernard and joseph were here in the 20s for a while. Can you tell me the address of who I need to contact to try to get records. Thank you.

My dad and his four brothers were in Mount Loretta around 1950. Can anyone tell me how I can get his records from Mount Loretta.

My mother told me about Mt.Lorretto when she was a child . That passing it ,it was scary.Has anyone who lived there had paranormal activity?

I'm looking for any information about Charles Snyder who was at Mission of the Immaculate Virgin from 1925 to around 1942, when he joined the army. Does anyone have any info about him or his life after he left the orphanage? Crossing my fingers... Thanks!

The nuns broke my mom's hip because she ran away with her sister like most 13 & 10 year olds would have tried to do. Mt Loretto leaves no good memories for our family! Mom lived her most of her life in pain because of the nuns harsh treatments! Anyone had a family member there during this time? Mom's name was Anne Marie O'brien. Her brothers Tom and kevin also went to Mt Loretto. Kevin died in Vietnam on January 9th 1969 several years after leaving the MT.

I was in 4th and 5th cottages; does anyone recall my name. had some great teenage friendships there but cannot recall many names. Names that come to mind now are, Michael and Michelle Black; Tito Colon, beleive he had a brother Herbie Colon, Freddie Pendagrass, Izzy, Larry Waldorf and his younger brother. Doug Striffolino

I was raised in the Mount from 1970-1977, with my brother Eloim (JR). I played all sports and graduated from Tottenville H.S. in 77. Today I’m the man I’m because MIV give me the life experiences that to date helps me get thru life’s unexpected turns. If you remember me, please let me know how you’re doing? Jm_gonzalez@aol.com

any remember house 1 from 1967 1969

SALUDOS DESDE NUEVA YORK!! Does anyone remember Zoraida Rodriguez, America Marquez, Empera Vigoya, or Miriam Adorno? But especially Zoraida? Please email us at pmramirez101@hmamail.com Besitos a todos!

My mother and her sisters were at MIV 1960-67. Only one of my aunts is still alive. I would love any memories about them. The Morreale sisters basically grew up there. My uncle Charlie only stayed for a year or two.

I'd love any information about my mother and her sisters, Rosemary, Darlene, Teresa and Virginia.

Hi I'm trying to find my sister i never met all I knw her name was ella teresa Torrence she was given to a counselor at mt loretta mothers name is Lucy fathers name Vance Torrence any info please contact me

My father Ralph Demas was in the Mount Loretta Orphanage from approximately 1939 to 1954. I am looking for information concerning his stay there. I would like to hear from anyone who knew him or anyone that might have information about his past. My email address is bevcrom@gmail.com. Thank you

Hi does anyone knows the where abouts of Jose Padilla he had a brother name Luis Padilla and a sister i think it was carmen..if anyone knows about jose padilla can you cmail me @ dkingofking2001@yahoo.com thank you its very important to me to find him..

Looking for anyone that remembers my mom or uncles. Thanks so much and please email me. Cliff

I was in Mount Loretto from about 73-78. I mainly was in 'building 3' until they shut that down and moved all of us. In 78, I went AWOL, I left on my own. Everyone called me "Big Moe" or "Moe" I had two brothers Migel and Jose. I don't know where Migel is to this day. There aren't many good memories there, but there were some. I was close with who we called back in the day "The twins", if you were there back then, you know who I'm talking about. I'm looking for pictures from back then. Any and all. As well as people that were back then from that time. If your from then and willing to, please email me on my daughters email. And if anyone has any pictures, I would love to see them. The email is Babyblues985@gmail.com Thanks

Does anybody remember junior brown or my uncle his name MR FLUDD OR MY MOTHER LEATRICE FLUDD, she went there in the 80s or I guy name Roy don't remember the last name maybe even Toni Campbell we'll contact me at latoyafludd@yahoo.com or 570 728 0197 thanks my mom was known as peaches

hello i am still search for Jose Padilla who should be at least 53 or 54 yrs old by now..use to be in mount loretto i thnk he left in 1978 not sure some people tells me he moved to puerto rico. he had a brother name luis who was also in mount loretto..if your out there please get in touch with me...or if anyone knows his whereabout pls let me know. thank you Debbie

Louis, Pierce, Lawrence, Diane, Victoria (Robinson) and I, Bernice Jones. I remember Father Pavis, he was so patient with us and loved to tell stories. I also loved Sister Winifred Denise. I hope all who were there and still alive have found peace and happiness.

Very bad memories...

My name is Judith and I am looking for any information regarding my grandfather and his siblings who I believe were placed in St Loretta's in the early 1900s. Their father came from Chicago after his wife Bridget died with three of their children. He placed Timothy, Thomas and Mary in the orphanage on Staten Island. It believe their ages to be about 12, 11 and 9 at the time. Timothy Hushion went on to become a NYC policeman. Any help would be appreciated.

I am looking for information regarding my grandfather and his brother and sister who were placed at Mr Loretto some time around 1903. They came from Chicago with their father after the death of their mother Bridget. Their father's name was John Hushion and theirs were: Timothy age about 12, Thomas age about 11 and Mary age abut 9. Timothy grew up to become a NYC policeofficer, Thomas a cab driver. Thomas also had a deformed leg. and Mary went to Daneville NY. Any information would be appreciated.

The flickers did they live in Annandale ? Daughter named Lisa and Gina

The flickers did they live in Annandale ? Daughter named Lisa and Gina Lisa flicker is on Facebook

The flickers did they live in Annandale ? Daughter named Lisa and Gina Lisa flicker is on Facebook

The flickers did they live in Annandale ? Daughter named Lisa and Gina Lisa flicker is on Facebook

I was at Mount Loretto from 1964-1968. My brother Alex was there, too. I was housed in cottage 1 (there used to be six on the boys side). We would all walk over to Pleasant Plains on Saturdays to spend our allowance (35 cents). I liked the bus ride on Hylan Blvd. to the ferry. We were allowed to visit parents on weekends if we had any. I remember how sad it was to leave because the only friends I had were there. Oddly, those were some of the happiest days of my life.

My grandmother was a cook at Mt. Loretto in the 1960's. Her name was Angelina Moseder. Most people called here Mommy Mo. Does anyone remember her, so was somewhat tall with dark hair. She passed several years ago, but I remember going to Mt. Loretto with her on her job interview.

My Mom was there at Mt Loretto from age 7 to 18 starting in 1939 til 1950. Would anyone have pictures of Mt Loretto at that time, and possibly pictures of my Mom, Rose McLaughlin she was there with her younger sister Evelyn. And if anyone has any pictures of Father Kenny could you email them to me, My Mom really loved him and her picture of him is pretty old. I don't have any pictures of my Mom when she was a child. If you have any of her could you please email me them, and of Father Kenny and of Mt Loretto. Julie.

My mother was born in 1928 and lived at Mount Loretto from about 1931-1946....until she turned 18. Her last name was Satkowski and she went by Jennie at that time (although her given name was Francis Mary). She also had three brothers (Edward, Felix, Alexander) who were in the boys' section of the orphanage. I have never met any of them but would love to....if they are still alive. Just thought I'd give this a try. Jeanmarie

My dad, his brother and sister were at Mount Loretto from 1915 to 1922. It was an operating farm in those days and everyone had age-appropriate chores to do, along with their school work. That experience shaped my dad into a hard-working, empathetic human being. He never forgot those roots. Every Sunday, after mass, my parents and I would visit the Mount and my dad would ask kids how they did in school during the previous week. If they did well, he gave them a dime; if they did poorly, he gave them a nickel with the promise of a dime if they did well the following week. He would tell them how he grew up there and how his education and hard work got him a nice home and new car. A nickel or dime could buy a lot back then but the hope and encouragement he gave those children was priceless. Thank you Mount Loretto for shaping my dad into the wonderful man he was.

I am thrilled to see the posts from so many whose lives were touched by the work of the sisters and brothers there at the orphanage. By any chance, does anyone remember a brother by the name of Henry (Enrique) Pulgar. He was my father who came to this country from S.A. Chile in the late 50's and worked at the school there. In a short time, he met my mother (Juanita Boyd) who came to work with the girls I suppose and low and behold, they fell in love. If the name rings a bell, please write me. I am in the process of writing a paper for school on my family and it would be amazing to hear from someone.

Hi , my father Anthony Morabito and his two brothers Joseph and Andrew were there sometime in the 1950's...... Curious if anyone knew them ... Thank you

Hi , my father Anthony Morabito and his two brothers Joseph and Andrew were there sometime in the 1950's...... Curious if anyone knew them ... Thank you

I OWED THIS GIRL MY LIFE.

I OWED THIS GIRL MY LIFE.

I was at mt.Loretto from 1959_61,3 of my sisters and 3 of my brothers were there also.it was a pretty good place,I remember Sr Fidelous(spelling?),it's obviously a long time ago,I've always been called Peggy by my family,but I wasn't allowed to use a nickname when I was there so I'm wondering if anyone remembers Margaret Byrnes.I'd love to hear from anyone who does,esp.Patty Graham.

1800's looking for information on Joseph Betz, Louis Betz, Joe Duffy, Members of Sullivan or Lynch families. How to obtain records from Mount Loretto?

Lord as a child I had no idea what was happening to me by sent me to MIV but today I want to thank you it was the best home I had as a child you put me in the right place at the right time my love comes from you MIV made me who I am today In God we truth .RIP for the fathers and nuns who care for me as a person thank you .As a single mom am proud of myself and my family.Amen

Hi I was there from 1945 to 1954 if anyone remembers please e mail me , I also had a brother Johnny Usher, he was more popular.

my name is tony Bonviso I was in mount Loretto in the mid to late fifty's from saint Anthony to saint John's

Looking for people who were in Omega house from 83-87. Contact me John Ruffino at (347)776-8935

My name is Tony Bonviso, I was at mount Loretto from thirteen to seventeen; 1956 to Dec 24, 1959; saint Anthony's to saint John's. When I made my break through the shadows on that long ago snow cold christmass eve catching the bus on hyland blvd to the Staten island ferry and freedom of the sixties walking distance from Greenwich Village. I had a hard time at the home with lots of detention, standing for hours but far worse was the beating's, the worst from the barnells putting me in the infirmary for three days. There were the good times: 'the dances with the sweet smelling girls from saint Lizzy's like Millie Obrian, Carol Thompson , Mary jane kachik, all of which I never got up the nerve to ever actually talk to... But I can still remember my fist dance with a girl that we never hardly ever got to see aside from high holly day's across the aisle at church. The best was on a Halloween night when along with my pals Vinny Larosa, the jackson twins, Lenny and Lonie, Mike Primmano, Orlando jimaness, josepoh Delenardo, john sacarisen, and I went on a raid across the cow field up to the girls side and I got my first kiss from a girl they called Miss Holywood. During my stay there were some fantastic people like Eddie the butcher , brother Elliot, brother John, Farther Salmon and Mysenior Brown. They called me schemer and unlike many of the boy's I was able to scheme out of going to the meat grinder in vietnam where my one time good friend, Steve macqen enrolled in the homes ROTC program and was killed in action .. My racket job at trade school was as the editor for the scroll the saint Joseph first trade school newspaper; where brother John would see to it "that those rock and roll hair styles were no where in sight." My favorite times were at the beach where I was chased down off the metal light house by a coast guard helicopter and one day me and this pal of mine Gerald saved some guy from drowning; in gratitude he gave us the small dingy which we proudly carried back. I'm now seventy two year's old; Ive had an amazing (I survived it) life that I would not ever have had if it had not been for that life changing institutionalized soul scarring experience. Before MIV I was in a boys home in sparkill NY where the nun's beat us with rulers, straps, etc... It's the hardest for a little boy. Or a moma's boy who would not fight back. I remember this boy whom I thought was a nice guy and a friend and that I told how some kid had punched me in the face and then the guy I thought was a friendly nice guy punched me in the mouth saying "like this!" I pity the many kid's like me who suffered in silence in the name of Jesus and all his questionable saints. I'm sorry that whole stinking place didn't burn down to the ground

My name is Tony Bonviso, I was at mount Loretto from thirteen to seventeen; 1956 to Dec 24, 1959; saint Anthony's to saint John's. When I made my break through the shadows on that long ago snow cold christmass eve catching the bus on hyland blvd to the Staten island ferry and freedom of the sixties walking distance from Greenwich Village. I had a hard time at the home with lots of detention, standing for hours but far worse was the beating's, the worst from the barnells putting me in the infirmary for three days. There were the good times: 'the dances with the sweet smelling girls from saint Lizzy's like Millie Obrian, Carol Thompson , Mary jane kachik, all of which I never got up the nerve to ever actually talk to... But I can still remember my fist dance with a girl that we never hardly ever got to see aside from high holly day's across the aisle at church. The best was on a Halloween night when along with my pals Vinny Larosa, the jackson twins, Lenny and Lonie, Mike Primmano, Orlando jimaness, josepoh Delenardo, john sacarisen,Joe Delanardo and I went on a raid across the cow field up to the girls side and I got my first kiss from a girl they called Miss Holywood. During my stay there were some fantastic people like Eddie the butcher , brother Elliot, brother John, Farther Salmon and Mysenior Brown. They called me schemer and unlike many of the boy's I was able to scheme out of going to the meat grinder in vietnam where my one time good friend, Steve macqen enrolled in the homes ROTC program and was killed in action .. My racket job at trade school was as the editor for the scroll the saint Joseph first trade school newspaper; where brother John would see to it "that those rock and roll hair styles were no where in sight." My favorite times were at the beach where I was chased down off the metal light house by a coast guard helicopter and one day me and this pal of mine Gerald saved some guy from drowning; in gratitude he gave us the small dingy which we proudly carried back. I'm now seventy two year's old; Ive had an amazing (I survived it) life that I would not ever have had if it had not been for that life changing institutionalized soul scarring experience. Before MIV I was in a boys home in sparkill NY where the nun's beat us with rulers, straps, etc... It's the hardest for a little boy. Or a moma's boy who would not fight back. I remember this boy whom I thought was a nice guy and a friend and that I told how some kid had punched me in the face and then the guy I thought was a friendly nice guy punched me in the mouth saying "like this!" I pity the many kid's like me who suffered in silence in the name of Jesus and all his questionable saints. I'm sorry that whole stinking place didn't burn down to the ground

Hello, I just found out that my father Robert (Bobby) , his brother Joseph (Joe), and sister Marie Fraumeni were in this home as children. I do not know the year but maybe someone remembers them and can give me an approx. time they were there, thanks for any help!!!!!

I want know if anyone knows what happened to gumby oj and all the other people from the other house

If anyone is looking for old records from Mt. Loretto, please feel free to contact me at 718-3172827 or via email at mdecristofano@mountloretto.org. Our records date back to the 1800's.

If anyone is interested in obtaining records from Mt. Loretto, please contact me at 718-317-2827 or email at mdecristofano@mountloretto.org. Our records date back to the 1800's Thank you

I want to extend my deepest sympathies to those of you who experienced mental and physical hardships while living at Mount Loretto. Of course none of us wanted to be there, but for whatever reason, that place became our home for a while. When I was there, I was first placed at St. Elizabeth's, and like many of you, I remember Sister Helen and her mean ways. Fortunately, we were all sent to the other side, the new dorms of St. Joseph and the Davis Cottage, the experiment in independent living. I learned true compassion and empathy for other people while living there, and I owe that to my friends David and Debbie and Dorothy and Mart. They became the family I no longer had on the 'outside', and to this day, I am in contact with David and Debbie. My boyfriend Sammy Ibarra was one of the toughest kids there; I will never forget him. The counselor who was the most influential was Miss Liz; she told me get an education. I am becoming a social worker; imagine that! My best wishes for all you Mission Kids out there!

i went to school at the mount in the late 90's wonder if anyone is on here from that time

I was raised in the Mount from 1970-1977, with my brother Eloim (JR). I played all sports and graduated from Tottenville H.S. in 77. Today I’m the man I’m because MIV give me the life experiences that to date helps me get thru life’s unexpected turns. If you remember me, please let me know how you’re doing? jmgonzalez303@aol.com

I graduated 1962 after being there since 1st grade. All the stories are true. Anybody remember Sr. Mary Charles? I was there with Anna Rodriquez and her two sisters, Connie was one of the sisters. Their brother married a red head from my group .... Sr. Agnes Marie and Sr. Agustine were the nuns in the Villa. PeeWee Ruiz .. I remember you. Mary Jane Kachik was in my older sister's group. Anyone from my time remember Iris Pacheco? I think that was her last name. Anyone remember Steve McKuhn? He was my boyfriend who I got engaged to when I left in '62. I also remember Phyllis Wise. The rock n roll period in the 50s is what I grew up with.

I was at MIV during the early 1960's. I am 65 years old now, and have spent most of my adult life reliving nightmarish memories of that place. I was in the 3rd Cottage on the boy's side. If you wet the bed, then you got a beating in the morning from the counselor or nun. If you got up and went to the bathroom in the middle of the night, then a big kid who was way too big and mature to have been housed with the rest of us (I won't mention his name or nationality - don't want to offend others), waited in the bathroom stall and pulled you in the stall with him then he sexually assaulted you. This happened to me many times. You had to pick your poison - a beating in the morning, or sexual assault during the night. Many times I went to the bathroom and saw him in the stall with another boy. I could see their feet facing each other under the door, and could hear that other little kid trying to scream in a muffled voice. I would hurry using the urinal, then run out of there as fast as I could, just glad that it wasn't me that time in the stall with that animal. I ran away once. When they brought me back, Lloyd Davis and Fr. Kenny took me into Fr. Kenny's room, pulled my pants down, then beat me mercilessly with a leather strap 3 inches by 12 inches long. It left purple welts on my backside and all down my legs. They made me wear long pants afterwards and threatened to beat me again if I ever told anyone. After Davis left the room, Fr. Kenny made me perform oral sex on him. Yes, your "sacred, can do not wrong, chain smoking dirty priest" molested me, even though I was one of his alter boys in church. Those who knew him will defend him, and those who were also his victims will be glad I had the courage to finally say something about what went on back then. I once needed $7 to attend a mandatory play at St. Peter's High School, so I went to Fr. Mangan's room and he gave me the money. I walked out of his room with the $7 in my hand and some other kids saw it. A little later, I was told to report to the gym to see Counselor Mr. Ryan. There was a nice Mr. Ryan, and also his mean brother. The mean brother is the one who I met in the gym office. He said someone stole his wallet and the other kids told him I had "a lot of money," so it had to be me (I did NOT steal his wallet). He punched me in my face and knocked me over a desk. He pummeled me endlessly trying to get me to confess. Now that I am 65 years old and he can no longer hurt me, please allow me to say it again: "I did not steal this man's wallet." I've waited all of my life to say these things. In 1965, I was sent, along with 14 other kids from MIV, to a group home in the Bronx. In 1968, I slipped out in the middle of the night and with a little money I had saved from a summer job, I took the elevated train to JFK Airport, where I bought a 1-way ticket to the farthest place away from N.Y. that I could find, San Diego, California, and never looked back. I slept on the beaches at night, and bought a loaf of bread each day to survive. I now live alone in Ohio, but I continue to remain haunted by these experiences from my childhood. To those who abused me back then, please remember the words of the late Canadian novelist Gilbert Parker - "There is no refuge from memory and remorse in this world. The spirits of our foolish deeds haunt us, with or without repentance." I cannot even imagine that there is a God who knows of these things and allows them to happen to a child. If anyone can explain this to me, I would appreciate hearing from you because I have lost all of my faith. Thank you for caring, and please don't hate me for revealing these truths, even if your experience with those who assaulted me back then were kind to you .

I was at the Mount '68-'73 1st House & 4th House.

My Uncle John Joseph McLaughlin was place there in the 30's. He originally started out at St Agnes Home for Boys, in Spark Hill NY,but had some behavioral issues. He was approx age 8 when he went there and 16 when he left. Anyone have any memories? Knew him?

I was at Mount Lorretto From 19 62 to 1972 does anyone rember Mr Murphy Mr Douglas Boy Scouts alter Boy Sister Mary Clare

Hi,I am asking on my mothers request.My mom was born in 1935 by the age of 6 she was taken away from her mother with her sister Jackie her brother John and his brother Richard.I was wondering if it's true that if you played hookie from school a truant officer has the right to take the children to an orphanage.in this case Mnt.Loretto.. Does this make sense she told me that her grandfather wouldn't tell her mother where the children were....I was wondering if anyone knows how to find out the circumstances of and adoption.Thank you to who ever helps !!!

looking for descendents of: Charles Parisi b. 1910 1920 census he resided at Mission of Immaculate Virgin Rosina (Rose )Parisi b. 1913 1920 census she resided at above Camello Parisi v. 1916 1920 census and 1930 census he resided at above.

According to the 1910 census, she and her youngest sister were placed there. She didn't talk about it much, but her sister became a nun. Both her parents died before 1910, but were alive in 1900. I was amazed, looking at the census, at the number of children there. She was 12 in 1910. They were children of Irish immigrants.

My name is Frank Filocamo. I was in Mount Loretto 72 years ago. I was there for 3-4 years, from age 3-7. I learned a lot of things at this orphanage. For example, how to make my bed at age 3, how to interact and be pleasant with people. The nuns at the orphanage were caring, and mindful of my feelings, and truly cared for my brother and I. I am planning on going to visit Mount Loretta relatively soon to rekindle my memories, and pay my respects and say thank you if I could. Feel free to contact me on behalf of any memories from Mount Loretta at cff7777@optonline.net

I'm curious if anyone remembers my father or my aunt Rose Marie? He was born in 1946 and was there for a long time. I think he left when he was 17. If anyone knew him please reach out to me.

My mom, Josephine Rodriguez, was at Mt. Loretto between about 1960-1965. She left when she married my dad in about 1965 I think? I am trying to get in contact with anyone who might remember her from her time there. She told me a few stories when she was alive but I would love to speak with someone who remembers my mom from that time. I can be reached at jnatale67@gmail.com

Does anyone remember Carmen Delvalle she left there in 1977 any info would be great

I am in search of a dear friend who lived in Mount Loretto along with some of his siblings. His name was William "Willie" Martinez and I met him the summer of 1973 when we both attended Summer School at New Dorp High. He graduated from Port Richmond High School and his aspirations were to become a lawyer and he LOVED to play football. I lost contact with him in 1978. He was originally from Brooklyn. If anyone knows of his whereabouts or how to get in contact with him email me at t.fuenteslisojo@gmail.com

i am researching my family tree and my grandmother had went to mission immaculate virgin. the only information i had was a census form . her name on that form was Catherine Partenax she was 8 at that time 1940. her siblings also went there Mary Partenax and im pretty sure there were a couple other. She used to mention the nuns sometimes there. She is deceased now , i would love if anyone would have information maybe from family members.

I was a transfer from St. Dominic'School orphanage to Mount Loretto in 1958. St. Dominic's had no high school. My experience at the Mount was good. No complaint. However stories about the girls side were bad.I was in Fr. Mangans dormatory. Than he went to the girls side and we got Fr. Ansaldi. Both priest were god sent. I remember my best friend Angle Mendez. We lived in the same room.{He too was a transfer from St. Dominic's.} We were like brothers. I dated my favorite girl friend,Winifred Molina.While at the Mount I was a alter boy. I became the mail man between the boys side and girls side .1964 i left with a 11th grade education.Then GED in the Army.

Looking for anyone there around that time. I was in 10th house, St Patrick's Cottage and 8th house, St. Marks Cottage.

I was told that I was the first child ever to arrive on my own at Mount Loretto seeking asylum. I was placed in a children’s shelter in Manhattan, until a bed became available, and I was processed into the system. Upon my arrival,I stayed in the main house for the younger children, and was eventually moved to the Villas with the older girls. Loved Sister Fidelis, who took me under her wing, and was like a mother figure to me. In the Villas I adored Sister Agnes, who became my mentor. Since I attended Tottenville High School, I didn’t get to know the other girls as I would have liked to. The only names that I can recall are Josephine (Chepa), Bernadette, Millie? and Millie Garcia. Wish I could remember some of the others...if anyone remembers me, I would love to hear from you. I am on FB as Evelyn Alvarez, my married name.

Hello, My Grandmother Anna Garland was at the Mission of the Immaculate Virgin. She was an orphan, I just want to know about her and find some answers about who put her there and why. I can't find anything before the 1910 census that places her there. Any information or guidance to help get me in the right direction would be helpful. My Dad is 83 and I would love to give him some closure about his MOM. Thanks, Kellie

I Was an orphan found in broklyin NY looking for me

I was there from about 8/24/1940 to 1943 Left on a street in Brooklyn NY. Given a name of William. No known last name. Thank you if you can respond to me.

Hello I was just wondering if anyone knew my brother Tyrone Jackson whom drowned at Mt. Loretto in June 1987..he was 15 years old, went out to the bay with 2 other boys on a raft and ended up drowning.

My grandmother and her siblings we placed at the orphanage after their mother passed away and their father couldn’t work and care for them. My grandmother was about 7or 8 when admitted there. In order the kids were William Hummel, John Hummel, Joan Hummel (my grandma ) and Theresa Hummel. They were from The Bronx as far as we know. Any info would be appreciated. Thank you Rocki97ollie@gmail.com

My foster sister was at "a" orfenage on Staten island...it was a Catholic orfenage...her name was Debra jean wood.. our foster parents went there to bring her to our new home..the year was around June of 1961....she was born December 3, 1958 on Staten island.. her mother left her with a stranger in a park and never returned.. I'm doing this on behalf of her family...my foster sister passed away in 2004....I am four years older ...the story I heard was her mother was very young and not married and was going to a music school, most likely , juliard school of music in NYC...I wrote to them in the 1990s..and I never got a reply..I even sent a picture.. ...if, by chance there are any remaing records... Could someone contact me... .the children's aid society is no help at all these years. They never get back to you... Thank you....

HI i'm writing an article and was wondering does anyone who stayed at the girls orphanage side remember railroad tracks from hylan blvd that went to the dock at the beach (not the spur from the s.i railroad, this would have been just been from Hylan to the dock). Do you recall what it was used for? Thanks. i can be reached at wildstatenisland@gmail.com

I was in RTC then in DDU. I liked there when I was young until I was 19 yrs old. I went to the school the who thing. Yes I remember. Infact one the girls that was there , I still see her now chriseena Lee yeap. That was the good old days

Hi, looking for information about my Grandfather, Henry DeMeo who was there from about 1918-1927. Thank you!

My mother, Mary Grace Ritter was there in the mid 40-50’s. Any memories?

hi i had a aunt that may have been there from 1964 to 72 or 75 before she was adopted by a staff member her name would have been jacqueline toro before adoption. she had three brothers there and didnt even know. if anyone may know who i am talking about write me at jaqrms@aol.com thank you p.s she may have had a heart condition

I remember being here. Counselor name was TooTall. Bad dude. Wound up with him on Rikers Island bus once. Thank God I turned my life around. Hell is for children. Glad I'm an adult now and understand my own power. Cannot believe I am thinking of this place and the multitudes of others that are better left buried

Looking for any information about my cousin James McCabe, we found him on the 1940 census, age 10 at Mount Loretto. Thank you for your help