A lot of the old timers were more aloof thats all. A little bit they couldn't speak the language. Also, if they didn't know you, thats when many wouldn't give you the time of day. But if you were a neighborhood guy most were decent.
And then of course there were the guys who didn't exactly have what we'd call 'stellar' personalities to begin with. Then there were the hard-ons of course, lol. But there were others who were very friendly.
Its not all that different than regular type folks. everyone has their own way.
Yes I agree thats what I was referring to when I met those two even though they were captains and had power they were complete gentlemen.
They didn't have that CHIP.
Or as you put it HARD ONs
The biggest HARD ON was Charlie Moose
One day when we were teenagers Charlie got NASTY with one of Rudy Farone's nephews
The nephew spoke to his uncle and Charlie changed his tune the next week.
Why didn't you tell me who your uncle was??
Never bothered him or us when we were with him again.
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Charlie Moose was known to be a hardheaded, cantankerous nasty fuck sometimes. I knew him also. Not that I ever had anything but nice conversation with him, but I do know that many other guys did have conflicts with him.
Even guys around him. And he wasn't the most liked guy in that crew that's for sure!
Did you know Richie Centra from the club on NewUtrecht Ave and 71th Street?
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No, I did not know Richie Centra.
