I had lunch with Andy Damiani at Ed’s new place that is named for reasons unknown the Purple Turnip. Andy had been telling me the Ed's menu is unique and portions too big. It was a challenge but Andy was correct, I could not clean that plate. I was with Andy to see the two new buildings he’d just purchased. When you think about Andy’s success you realize just how much faith he has in the Downtown. He owns a good part of the brick and mortar there it and at nearly 88 he is still making plans and itching to create two new businesses. Remember, he started with a small washette a few years after spending time overseas in World War II. Andy picked up Ed’s tab in exchange for me teaching him what little I know about his new computer. He had purchased it in March of this year but hesitated to turn it on for fear he would blow it up. It didn’t take long to locate his Email and to my disbelief there were 874 messages waiting for an answer. Answer, no way, he couldn’t find them. It seems to me that Andy is and has been involved in every aspect of and every organization in Suffolk and has been since the early fifties. He is correct when he says that he and his friend Ralph Nahra do the city a favor by restoring buildings that when empty don’t generate tax revenues and end up costing the city. Former Mayor Damiani is still sold on Downtown and believes it worth saving. One day Andy will receive the honors he deserves as Mr. Suffolk.
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Thanks to Andy for his constant and unwavering support of Suffolk!
In fact I think the mayor one day will give him a key to the city. The city up north; Thanks for your efforts all these years Andy.You sir are a rare breed a true Suffolkian who loves this city that many of us grew up in and call home.From 12,000 to over 80,000 folks. I prefer the 12,000
Your original comment states that "one day" Andy will receive the honors he deserves. I believe that, if you measure it by the reputation and praise he has in the hearts of our community, he already has won unprecedented honors in the eyes of so many who have benefited from his years of service to Suffolk. I guess, as your comment hints, he may already have earned the honor of being a "hero" to so many his dedication and service have touched.
Mrs. Damiani was also a wonderful person, and their family will long be remembered as the salt of the earth.
Suffolk's Living Treasurer is Andy Damiani. You've got to respect and admire his pluck when it comes to supporting Downtown Suffolk.
Just think Andy. You might get your picture taken with the mayor, what a reward. You can also bet this will only happen if it is an election year. She will still think that you will vote for her. The caption could be labled as Mr Pro Downtown Suffolk and Mrs Anti Downtown Suffolk the mayors of two cities.
While I am on the topic of the two cities, what bank name appears on the checks issued by the city's cracker jack city treasuer Ron Williams.
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