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Rich’s great-grandmother, Elizabeth Gilligan, on the stoop at Rockville Centre, New York, 1965.

Rich’s great-grandmother, Elizabeth Gilligan, on the stoop at Rockville Centre, New York, 1965.

Rich’s father Gerry went to New York City to visit his grandmother, Elizabeth Gilligan, who had raised him during his primary school years. Elizabeth emigrated to New York City to be with her son, Jack. Here she is on the stoop at Rockville Centre, New York, 1965....
Jack Gilligan, taking it easy in Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1965.

Jack Gilligan, taking it easy in Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1965.

Jack Gilligan, taking it easy in Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1965. Jack was Elizabeth Gilligan’s son. She went to visit him and ended up staying. Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #black and white #garden #Long Island...
Gerry Gilligan at his cousins the O’Bryen’s swimming pool, Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1964.

Gerry Gilligan at his cousins the O’Bryen’s swimming pool, Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1964.

Gerry Gilligan at his cousins the O’Bryen’s swimming pool, Rockville Centre, Long Island, 1964. Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #color #Long Island #pool...
Gerry Gilligan and Bobby O’Bryen, Rockville Center, Long Island, 1964.

Gerry Gilligan and Bobby O’Bryen, Rockville Center, Long Island, 1964.

Gerry with his cousin, Bobby O’Bryen, Rockville Center, Long Island, 1964. Album: Gilligan Family // New York & Dublin Categories: USA Tags: #1960s #color #Long Island...
Alice’s brother Kevin, age 5, in Dodgers outfit, Elmont, Long Island, New York, 1956.

Alice’s brother Kevin, age 5, in Dodgers outfit, Elmont, Long Island, New York, 1956.

Alice’s brother Kevin, age 5, in Dodgers outfit, Elmont, Long Island, New York, 1956. Album: McDermott Family // Washington D.C. Categories: USA Tags: #1950s #base ball #black and white #Long Island #New York...
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