2024 SPONSORS
Thanks to everyone who braved the weird weather for our Halloween show. It's usually breezy at Aviation Plaza, but the wind was constant with occasional gusts. It was a challenge to hold on to your hats, let alone put up decorations!
Back on 7/21/23, I procured, by barter, an antique piece that is a one of a kind piece of art by a talented metal worker and welder--who can be called an artist in steel. I don't know the artist's name, but I know the piece was created in 1969 or 1970. This could be called a giant statue of a camera held by a large anchor. The creation is 8.5' high and over 5' wide; weighing 500 lbs. A crane was used to put this item in the bed of my 1996 Ford F50 Super Cab Long Bed Pick-up. This work of art was made to sit at the top of the mast on a boat (not a sailing boat with masts to hold sails). This boat had only one mast made for holding the statue at about 30 feet above the deck.
Once upon a time (1970 to 1986) there was a boat that traveled the Hudson docking at New York City, sometimes docking at other cities to the north, always for a month visit. This boat was THE FLOATING FOUNDATION OF PHOTOGRAPHY. It could be called a floating museum or art gallery for photography, and sometimes a school. The founder, Maggie Sherwood, was one of the pioneers of the movement to get art galleries to accept photography. This movement, which started in the late 1960's, was a success more than expected. By 1972 there were two dozen photography galleries in NYC alone. I visited most of those including the Floating Foundation as a young photographer trying to find my way. It taught me to always keep an eye open for art photos, even though I most do commercial work. I think that the artist eye I have developed has helped my commercial photography too.
Maggie Sherwood passed of cancer in 1984. Her small staff at the Foundation tried to keep going, but they had to walk away in 1986, and the boat was abandoned at a commercial boat yard in Staten Island. What's left of the boat is still there where I noticed the mast with the big camera and anchor reaching for the sky. I knew what I was looking at because I had visited the Floating Foundation 50 years ago. The owner of the boat yard and I came to an agreement, with no money involved, on 11/23/22; and I took this treasure home on 7/21/23. Those who know me at the Monday cruise nights in Linden, see me in my black 1969 Triumph T6. Since 7/24/23, I was bringing my pick-up truck with the cargo from Staten Island to see how people would react to it....and they sure did! I came back five more times and at least 100 people wanted to see it, to learn what it is, and about its history. For me, this was six fun evenings! It was fun to talk to everyone. I will not be bringing the same this year, by then I will figure out how to remove the cargo from the truck!
Allen with his 1965
Chevelle
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Allen Woodcock and the Legendary Car Club with their Halloween Themed Display from Allen's house to Aviation Plaza.
GHC FAN BELT TOSS
Another TV was donated by the Mannuzza family at the end of the 2024 Cruise Season.
Nelson Ramos of the Legendary Car Club was the lucky winner.
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2024 SUPER SPONSORS
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Garry Capaldo is shown accepting the 5 ft. trophy from Fred Wolf and Ray Poleski of Lead East.
Mark and Patti Mannuzza and family, along with Gary Mannuzza of the Koenig Group, LLC, CPAs, sponsored the second Cadillac night of the 2024 season. The event is in memory of Mark's father Nino Mannuzza (and also in memory of Joseph Rodriguez).
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Rob's Towing, Colonia, NJ
Rob's Service Center, Colonia, NJ
Joe Mooney & Family, Springfield, NJ
TotalEnergies Marketing & Services U.S.A., Linden, NJ
Timmy's Auto Repairs, Roselle, NJ
Infantino Disposal Services, Westfield, NJ
The Koenig Group, LLC (CPAs), Clark, NJ
Union Elks Lodge #1583, Union, NJ
Walt & Linda Zensky, Piscataway, NJ
Westfield Collision Center, Westfield, NJ
AJN Compware, Bloomfield, NJ
Al Papetti, Colts Neck, NJ
B&Z Opticians, Livingston, NJ
Costello-Greiner Funeral Home, Westfield, NJ
Diane Portugal, Carteret, NJ
Digital to Dealer Direct, LLC, Montville, NJ
DJ Drewski & Solar May, Rahway, NJ
EKB Kitchen & Bath Remodelers, Scotch Plains, NJ
Fabio's Bistro, Fanwood, NJ
Friends of GHC (anonymous sponsor)
George Church, Inc., Fanwood, NJ
Grooming by Jessie, Old Bridge, NJ
Hamilton Family, Mystic Isle, NJ
In Loving Memory of Bob Sottos (Nick Sottos, Clark, NJ)
In Memory of All Deceased GHC Members (Bob & Janet
Barkoff & Family, Rahway, NJ)
In Memory of Alley Boy Russo (Andrew & Grace Russo,
Staten Island, NY)
In Memory of Carl DeStefano (Andrew & Grace Russo,
Staten Island, NY)
In Memory of Dave Corigliano (Carolyn Corigliano)
In Memory of Nino (Mark & Patti Mannuzza & Family)
In Memory of Joe Rodriguez (Mark & Patti Mannuzza & Family)
Joe Giacomiazzio, East Brunswick, NJ
Kennedy Landscaping, Rahway, NJ
Martin Jewelers, Cranford, NJ
Park Glass Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ
Paterek Brothers, Inc., Chatham, NJ
Paul's Garage, Union, NJ
Raritan River Region Cadillac-LaSalle Club
U4Guys (Hot Rods & Harleys, Rahway, NJ)
Village Automotive, Union, NJ
Jacob won the Best in Show Child's Costume
sponsored by the Galloping Hill Cruisers
Most Unique Vehicle was sponsored by Lead East.
The vehicle is a 1929 Essex Rat Rod.
Photos and story by Owen Kanzler
The 2023 fan belt toss winner is Darren Lesinski....shown here with Tom Paterson. Darren's company, TotalEnergies Marketing & Services, U.S.A.,Linden, NJ is a Super Sponsor of our Monday cruise nights.
Our first-ever championship fan belt toss winner is Neil Franks....shown here with GHC member Tom Paterson. The fan belt toss, run by Tom Paterson, became a very popular event each week.
Photos from Halloween 2024
Lee and Gaye won best costumes
sponsored by the Galloping Hill Cruisers
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The winner of the flat screen TV was Eddie Torres, a dedicated Monday night participant. Eddie is shown here with Mark and Patti Mannuzza.
Halloween 2024
Bagels & Beans, Union, NJ
Colonial Muffler & Brakes, Scotch Plains, NJ
Die Cast Crazy (Jimmy Fitz) New Brunswick, NJ
George Scott, Rahway, NJ
Hygrade Electric, Inc., Union, NJ
In Memory of Leonard & Carole Wasserman /
Apollo Financial Advisors, Joe Franciscone, South Orange, NJ
Luongo Construction, Union, NJ
Marano & Sons Auto Sales, Garwood, NJ
Milbrook Properties, Ltd., Manhassat, NY
Bloomfield Carpet & Tile, Bloomfield, NJ
NJ Elks Miracle Run Committee
Old Bridge Elks Lodge #2229, Old Bridge, NJ
Pasquale's Pizzeria IV, Linden, NJ
William T. Rogers, III, Esq., South Orange, NJ
Quick Strip, Carteret, NJ
RPM Garage, Westfield, NJ
Springfield, NJ Fire Dept. F.M.B.A. Local #57
Tristate Classic Car Restoration, Marlboro, NJ
Griffith Painting, Scotch Plains, NJ
Body Work by Fischer, Westfield, NJ
A&L Automotive Detailing, Elizabeth, NJ
BGT Automotive, Rahway, NJ
Bill Braga, Lincoln Park, NJ
C&C Towing & Auto Repairs, Fords, NJ
Cleveland Tire & Auto, Elizabeth, NJ
Ed Dinapoli, North Brunswick, NJ
First Independent Transmission, Roselle Park, NJ
Garabo Chiropractic, Clark, NJ
Garwood Lanes, Garwood, NJ
Glenn & Elaine Hansen, Bridgewater, NJ
In Memory of Harold & Marcia, Frank & Carol Dietl,
Scotch Plains, NJ
Howard Rogers, Westfield, NJ
J. Belford Tire, Garwood, NJ
John's Meat Market, Scotch Plains, NJ
Ledgewood Auto Body & Repair, LLC, Ledgewood, NJ
Madison & Lex Hair & Nail Salon, Old Bridge NJ
McIntyre's Locksmith & Lawn Mower Service, Westfield, NJ
Mike's Central Auto Repair, Westfield, NJ
Q&Q Motor Corp., Fanwood, NJ
Rahway Auto Body, Rahway, NJ
Smilow Family Dentistry, Springfield, NJ
Village Green Realtors, Clark, NJ
Bigg Daddy Caddy, Union, NJ
Capelli e Mani Design, Springfield, NJ
Eric Sickels, West Falls, NY
Faith & Ted Brancato, Springfield, NJ
Fast Eddie's, Shallotte, NC
Fleet Appraisal of Cranford (Mickey Easse)
Perrotti Bros. Valero, Roselle, NJ
The 2024 Fan Belt Toss champion is Craig Seigle of Staten Island, NY. Craig beat out 15 other weekly winners to win the coveted title of "Fan Belt Toss Champion".
At the June 24 cruise night, a special trophy was awarded in Memory of Loretta Giacomiazzio who passed away suddenly in 2023.
Joe Giacomiazzio (second from right), Loretta's son along with his sister and father, awarded the special pink trophy to Andrew and Grace Russo.
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You never know what you'll see on a Monday night @
Aviation Plaza.
CRUISE FOR A CAUSE
2025 sponsor list will be updated by June, 2025