[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 10 (Wednesday, February 11, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E128]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF PHILIP J. GARONE

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                        HON. CAROLYN B. MALONEY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 11, 1998

  Mrs. MALONEY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to 
Philip J. Garone, a beloved member of the Greenpoint, Brooklyn 
community who recently passed away.
  Mr. Garone, a lifelong resident of Brooklyn, was one of six sons born 
to Angelina and Angelo-Charles Garone in 1911. When Philip's father 
passed away, Philip began working after school to help support his 
family. This dedication to his family continued throughout his life.
  Philip Garone also had a passion for music. He began playing the 
saxophone at an early age and was soon sought after by music great 
Tommy Dorsey. After working as a lithographer in the printing industry, 
Philip would play the sax at Greenwich Village clubs with famous 
musicians such as Gene Crooper and Sam ``the man'' Taylor.
  In 1936, Philip married Virginia Torre at St. Francis De Paola 
Church. Together they had three daughters, Angela, RoseAnn and Phyllis, 
and lived on Lombardy Street in Greenpoint. Throughout their 23 years 
marriage, Philip was urged by many musicians to go on the road with his 
music. Again, his dedication to his family kept him close to home.
  Philip and Virginia were married for 23 years until Virginia's tragic 
death from cancer in 1959 at the age of 42. Five years later, Philip 
met and married Angie DeLuca.
  In Philip's 60 year musical career he played for community events, 
politicians, feasts, dances, block parties, and neighborhood weddings. 
In recent years he began playing for senior citizen groups at the 
Garity Post and the Swinging Sixties.
  On April 13, 1997, Philip Garone died of a massive stroke at the age 
of 86. The silence of his saxophone is felt throughout the Greenpoint 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues rise with me in this tribute to 
Mr. Philip Garone, a very talented and devoted man who contributed to 
his community with the beauty of his music and his devotion to his 
family and neighbors. He is greatly missed.

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