I finally noticed it and stopped to read the dedication, which is just lovely. Andrew and Anna Pitti bought # 225 on November 1, 1959. It was " renovated structurally and emotionally with love, respect, joy and friendship."
My friend Rita was standing by my side, reading the plaque as well. Rita, who was born and raised in the neighborhood, immediately remembered Andy and Anna. She confirmed that, indeed, they were a wonderful couple. She remembers that one of their daughters owned a hardware store across the street. (It is now a laundromat/dry cleaner.)
If anyone else knew them and can tell us a bit more of Andy and Anna's life, it would be greatly appreciated.
(And to my children, a-not-so subtle hint: a plaque like this on our house after your father and I are gone would be very nice.)
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Hello Katia, I am Ursula the middle daughter of Anna and Andrew Pitti. I owned the hardware store across the street. My family has been living in Cobble Hill since the turn of the last century. I was so thrilled to come across this post! If you and your friend have been in the neigborhood for as long as I have, I would love to exchange stories about Cobble Hill back in the day. I will be checking this post occasionally so hopefully you’ll see this! - Ursula
Ursula, I would LOVE to hear some of your neighborhood stories. Perhaps we can grab a cup of coffee sometimes?
Let’s meet at 225 on February 1 st
Ursula, can uou email me directly at pardonmeinbrooklyn@gmail.com?
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