The East Bronx History Forum will present a talk and slideshow on Monday, July 21, 2025, the 75th anniversary of this tragic event that resulted in the death of off-duty NYPD Patrolman Alfred Loreto, for whom Loreto Park is named.

 

Dear East Bronx History Forum Member,

         On, July 21, 1950, the Morris Park neighborhood experienced a tragic and totally unforeseen event that reverberated throughout the Bronx and within New York City itself. 

   

       The East Bronx History Forum will present a talk and slideshow detailing exactly what happened. Monday, July 21, 2025 is the 75th anniversary of this tragic event that resulted in the death of off-duty NYPD Patrolman Alfred Loreto, shield #1524 and the subsequent naming of the newly constructed Loreto Park and Playground the following year.

         Please join us at St. Clare of Assisi Church located at 1027 Rhinelander Avenue on July 21st at 7:00 pm as EBHF vice-president Tom Vasti leads the presentation and details the tragic loss of Patrolman Alfred Loreto. Feel free to check out our webpage at Bronxnyc.com or contact us directly at EastBronxHistory@gmail.com for any questions or further details.

         The entrance to this free event is on Paulding Avenue in Msgr. Joseph Raimondo Hall. Parking is free and located north of the Rhinelander address on Paulding Avenue. The EBHF is a 501(c)3 non-profit chartered by the New York State Education Department. Donations are always accepted and can be made through our website BronxNYC.com. Additionally, remember to follow us on our Facebook, Instagram, Youtube and Vimeo account pages for the most current updates or information. We look forward to seeing you.

Dorothy A. Krynicki 

Secretary 

dabkrynicki@aol.com

Richard F. Vitacco
President
East Bronx History Forum
http://www.bronxnyc.com
EastBronxHistory@gmail.com 

718-824-8992 office

914-426-9401