Me….

The birth certificate says “Vincenzo Pierto Guiseppe Troccoli,” born March 21, 1938...however, I’ve been  told I was born at home at 49 Prince Street, New York City, (an area known as Little Italy), the night before and registered the next day.

I am also called, Vince, or Vinny by my friends, and Jimmy by my family.  I am the number two son of Mama and Papa.

Graduation Day 1952
The author on his 8^th Grade Graduation from Public School #4, in Long Island City, Queens, New York City.