I was born in 1951. The Brook Sloat Terrace Projects was where I was raised. My grandad, Ben Capone, was in charge of the project's boilers and maintenance. My grandmom, Gladys, worked for a time at Preakness Hospital.
Going to school was not my idea of fun and I always felt they should have taught me the things that I was interested in. I attended PS 19, 5, Central HS for one year and graduated from JFK HS in Paterson, NJ. Anyway, I quit when I could but went back for a fifth year and graduated in 1969. Being the rebel I was, you will not find me in any yearbooks.

Viet Nam, the draft, civil rights movements, race riots, the hippie generation, the space program, alcohol and drugs were all happening during my years in the projects. Very interesting times to grow up in. Some of us got through it. Some didn't.
I married Sandra Johnstone and have two daughters. Stacy and Melissa. As of 2005 they have given me three wonderful grandchildren, Katelynn, John and Allyson. I am now living in northern NJ, enjoying my family and a more sedate environment.

The printing industry has been my main source of income. I do some web design on the side.
My current hobbies are art and magic.
My favorite music is usually mellow and tells a story. The Grateful Dead, Traffic, Billy Joel are a couple I like to listen to when I need to relax.
I've met many people throughout my life. Some have passed on and others have simply drifted away, I miss many of them.