Willowbrook on Staten Island in Richmond County, New York — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Anthony R. Gaeta
1927 – 1988
— “Know what your values are in life – then tough decisions are not hard to make.” —
Borough President of Staten Island
1977 – 1984
In appreciation of his achievements: Outstanding leadership in thirty-nine years of distinguished public service, his contribution to the restoration of the Alice Austen House, and his role in the official designation of the Greenbelt.
Park dedicated October 12, 1994
Rudolph W. Giuliani, Mayor of the City of New York
Guy V. Molinari, Borough President of Staten Island
Henry J. Stern, Commissioner of Parks and Recreation
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Government & Politics. A significant historical date for this entry is October 12, 1994.
Location. 40° 36.602′ N, 74° 8.937′ W. Marker is on Staten Island, New York, in Richmond County. It is in Willowbrook. Marker is on Victory Boulevard south of Wyona Avenue, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Anthony R Gaeta Park, Staten Island NY 10314, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Trail Crossing (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); Exposing Conditions at Willowbrook (approx. half a mile away); Baby Unit (approx. half a mile away); Isolation to Inclusion (approx. 0.6 miles away); Connelly Center (approx. 0.7 miles away); Consent Judgment (approx. ¾ mile away); A Promise Fulfilled (approx. ¾ mile away); Halloran Hospital (approx. ¾ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Staten Island.
Also see . . .
1. Anthony Gaeta. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on June 17, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. Gaeta Park. NYC Parks website entry (Submitted on June 17, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
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