On January 21, 1987 "Our Founders" Of the RCA Retirees Association Met for the first time at Koenigs Restraunt.  The rest is history. They are (L-R) (rear) Ken Eldred, Ed Davis, Charlie Vocke, (front) Bill Clark, John Criscuolo, John Klotsche, Ted Carides, Joe Celantano. (Taking the picture was Al Sarkowitz.

(rear)(L-R) LenTuft, KenEldred Marty Finkelstein,  (front)George DeMeo, Charlie Vocke, Gene Foley, John Klotche, George Shapiro, Bill Clark, Jack Farber. (Ed Davis was not present for this photo).

     After 23 years of dedicated service, through no fault of their own. Our New York Retiree Association was forced to cancel luncheons and meetings.  However this does not mean the RCA Retiree Association, does not exist.  It will forever remain here at rcaglobal.com . You may continue to communicate as usual.  Keep the RCA Family up-dated as to how you are doing, just by either going to our guest book.  Or by personal E-mail to. philip@rauso.net . I will personally see that all letters will be posted on our Retiree Page of our Web-Site.  It is ever so much more important to keep the RCA Family closer together.  For anyone who does not have a computer and would like to mail their comments.  They may do so.  My name and address is on the mailing list.  To all our members. I look forward to serving you.  To members who have passed.  Ed Hand, George DeMeo, Len Tuft, Ken Eldred, Marty Finkelstein, Jack Farber, John Klotche, Millie Hummel, to every one on our memorial list. YOU WILL ALWAYS BE WITH US.

A Special Thanks To Robert Lundquist.  Our President Over The Past Years... We Salute You.!!!

I am God.

And today I am here to help you.

So sit back, relax, and enjoy your day

Author Unknown) Submitted by Phil Rauso Sr.

"What kind of society are we

creating today for the leaders

of tomorrow?"

  John Milione

We regret to report the passing of Steve Bodner,  March 5th 2011. No further details are available at this time. (Richard Burger - John Milione) 12-24-11,

RCA Global.Com would like to thank John Milieone & Ed Miletich for their generous donation to our
Web-site. It is greatly appreciated. God Bless You.

Warmest Wishes,

Phil Rauso,

Dear Philip,

    Thank you so kindly for the beautiful emails we received from you. We particularly liked "The Philosophy of Old Age" and the "turkey expression during the Thanksgiving holiday" Great for children and the masses to enjoy. Attached is a check for $100,00 to contribute towards the maintenance of the R.C.A. web-site. hope others members will follow suit. We wish you and your entire family a happy New Year , serene, and healthy M. Christmas and New year! Buon Natale, et un felice nuovo!

                   John Milione and family

Click the link below to see the interview of Phil Rauso at the Heart Walk. He also received an award for the best Volunteer helping Heart Patients

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rqt9LYZ5R94

Many of you may not know. But you can have Generic Prescriptions filled out at Walmart for just $4.00 dollars for a 30 day prescription and just $10.00 for a 60 day.  All you have to do is to go to walmart.com and then click on Pharmacy and get a list of Prescriptions that are available.  You can also print out the list and show it to your doctor to see if any of your present generic medications can be used.  I believe they up-date the list once a month.  If you should have some of what is on the list.  It would be a nice savings and extra money in your pockets.  (Phil Rauso) 01-31-12

We deeply regret to report the passing of Mary DeMeo. Wife of George Demeo. November 6, 2011. Mary had been very ill for the past year. She is now in a better place with George again. (Submitted by, Phil Rauso 11-22-11).

I spoke to Larry Howard on line today 11-15-11. He has just undergone stomach surgery, which was not malignant. Thank God. Larry has always been a great RCA Employee respected by both Union Personel and Company people.  I am sure Larry would like to hear from many of his friends at RCA Global Communications. Part of his stomach was removed and is recovering slowly. Anyone wishing to send get well letter or card.  May do so by sending it to:

Mr. Lawrence Howard

99-31 64th Ave. Apt. #F15

Rego Park, NY 11374-2608

I am sure it will lift his spirits. May the lord look over him and help him recover quickly.

Phil Rauso Sr.

The following E-Mail received from Doug Barnum.  01-20-12

I was recently going through some old files and came across the speech below – I thought you guys might find it of interest.

All the best,

Doug

Received the following E-Mail from Bob Schukal:

Here is a great video prepared by a friend.  It certainly brought back some fond memories of those yester-years and believe our RCA colleagues will enjoy it as much as I did.

During my visit we paid a visit to the recently opened Chatham Marconi Maritime Center (formely known as RCA station WCC, Radio Cape Cod.

The center is a treasure trove of information from the days when RCA was the king of wireless ship-to-shore communication on the east coast.

I prepared a short video of something that I saw at the center that I am 100% sure you will enjoy enjoy.  The video is on YouTube now and you can find it opn this link: http://youtu.be/TYelNQduHQcs The link has been tested by me to be 100% safe -- and yes, the address is correctly listed as youtu.be..)

For more information on the center visit their web-site: http://www.chathammarconi.org/

Feel free to pass along the video link to your correspondents down the line. Anyone who ever worked at the RCAG I'm sure would enjoy to see the video. unquote

Regards,

John,  (Submitted by Gerald Kormos 09-09-11)

Thank You Gerald Kormos for passing this wonderful video along. The links on this site will also work to see this video. (Phil Rauso)

These photos were taken from color slides found at the Library of Congress - dated between 1939-1943. The pictures are so clear and the color is so vibrant, it looks as though they were taken just yesterday.  70 pictures with short captions.  There are other excellent shots at other sites found at the end. Click on the link below.

http://extras.denverpost.com/archive/captured.asp

 Click on this link to go back to the 60's -- http://objflicks.com/TakeMeBackToTheSixties.htm

The following E-mail reveived from Walter Rogers:

Sad to say that Kevin Long, (Brother of Mike Long). Passed away yesterday June 2nd, 2011. If you recall, Kewvin played with us on our RCA Baseball team. The following is the message I received from Mike.

My Brother kevin died at Lutheran Medical Center, Brooklyn New York at about 10:45AM.  Thursday June 02 2011.  My brother James and Kevins daughter Teri will meet in Brooklyn on Friday June 3rd to make funeral arrangements.  After meeting with doctors he heath was expected.  He had stage 4 Lung Cancer, Brain Cancer and major heart problems.

Mike Long

Receuved the following E-Mail 05-22-11

I just got word that Eddie Donegan passed away on May 2, 2011 he was 71 years of age.I would appreciate you would put this on the RCA Website. 

Stay well my friend

Joe Barocas

I spoke with Mary DeMeo today.  She seemed very alert with a positive attitude and very aware that her illness is terminal.  She talked a lot of the good ole days and all the good times at RCA Global. She said to be sure to tell everyone at RCA She Loved them all very, very much. She will never forget the fun parties and wonderful people. A Special Thank You. To John Milione. He and George were good friends.  She is looking forward to being a Great Grand-Mother in about 5 weeks. It will be a baby boy.  I think that is what is keeping her going.  Let us all say a special prayer for Mary.

Phil Rauso, 

Received the following E-mail:

I am sorry to report the passing of DUKE SILVERMAN and His Wife MARIE SILVERMAN.

Marie Silverman died on February 20, 2011.     Seymour Silverman Died on February 21, 2011

Anyone wishing to send cards of condolences may do so by E-Mail to: SILVARDAM@SBCGLOBAL.NET She is in California. I spoke to her this afternoon and she was very glad to hear from someone that knew her Dad.  So It would be nice if others would call to let her know how we all liked Duke and will miss him. Phone number is 323-665-6071. Regards,

(Submitted by Joseph Coppola)03-07-11

Many of you have known Mary DeMeo (wife of George DeMeo.) for many years. I spoke to both Mary and her daughter JoAnn on January 22, 2011.  Mary is fighting cancer and has been for the past year. Anyone wishing to send Get-Well cards may do so. To: Mrs Mary DeMeo  C/O Mrs JoAnn Klein - 110 Atkinson Road,  - Rockville Center, NY 11570

(Phil Rauso Sr.) 01-23-11

RCA Global.Com would like to thank our RCA Retiree Association for their generous donation of $800.00 dollars to help support our web-site.  We have always been a supporter of our beloved Retiree Association.  All we can say is, Thank You.  We will do anything and everything in helping keep our RCA Family together.  God Bless Everyone.

Phil Rauso & Sons,

RCA Global.Com Also thanks JOHN MILIONE for is generous gife of $100.00 towards our web-site. These funds will certainly be a factor in helping maintain this web-site. We Sincerely Thank You.

Any questions that may arise regarding medical coverage for either the RCA plan or the GE plan should now be directed to Ms. Mary Horn at 1-732-922-2434.  Ms horn may also be contacted concerning death benefits and life insurance should the need arise. Save this phone number..