NYC Honorary Street Names

Galatolo

Joe Galatolo Way (Brooklyn)
Present name:None
Location:Intersection of 72nd Street and 18th Avenue
Honoree: Joseph Galatolo (1923-2002) worked for NYCHA from 1958 until his retirement in 1983. He could always be found on his beloved 18th Avenue, where he was President of the Merchant Association, and also President of the Santa Rosalia Society, located on 18th Avenue and 72nd Street. In 1977 he started the Santa Rosalia Festival, which has become an annual event.
LL:2004/63


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