Comments on: Paterno’s Castle

By: Toni Taglieri

Toni Taglieri — Fri, 13 Jan 2012 01:23:03 +0000

I would be very interested in talking to Ms. Schwartz. My grandfather was the grounds superintendent for Dr. Paterno and my aunt’s name is Eleanor Taglieri. I believe she is speaking of my Aunt Eleanor in is this article. My father was born in the castle library in 1923. Would love more information if anyone as something to share.

By: G A

G A — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 03:31:45 +0000

I grew up in Windmill Farm which was a farm built by Dr. Paterno consisting of approximately 360 acres. I know of two scrap books filled with lovely pictures of both the outside and grounds of the castle, as well as many inside pictures. I grew up hearing from family members that the castle was torn down because the newly constructed George Washington bridge ruined the view.

By: Carla Cappiello Golden

Carla Cappiello Golden — Sun, 18 Dec 2011 01:48:39 +0000

My maternal grandfather, Carlo Paterno, was the son of Dr. Charles Paterno who built the castle. I have limited information of the family and castle if anyone has further questions. I would love to be of service to help keep the history alive.

By: Rhandy

Rhandy — Sun, 30 Oct 2011 00:56:32 +0000

I always wanted to know who built those “fort looking” walls on the West Side highway. Now I know it was an estate. Thank you for posting this. Very interesting.

By: Ellen McCarvill

Ellen McCarvill — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:56:52 +0000

My grandfather, Eugene Russel, worked for the Paterno family. He was a painter/contractor back in the 1920’s to 1940’s. I’d love to find the book written by your stepmother regarding the castle. My grandfather spoke often of the home on Riverside Drive. Thank you very much.

By: Michael J. (Paterno) St.Amand

Michael J. (Paterno) St.Amand — Wed, 16 Sep 2009 21:41:06 +0000

Hello, I am a direct descendant of Dr. Charles Vincent Paterno. My mother was married to Robert S. Paterno. My Grandfather was Charles V. Paterno or as know by the family as Canio Paterno. My Great Grandfather is Servario Paterno who is the older brother of Dr. Charles Vincent Paterno. When was about 6 years old my mother and father divorced. I was adopted by my stepfather thus the name change. I have always considered my self a Paterno and if old enough would not have changed my last name but I had no say. My step mother has done a extensive genealogy study on my family and has published a book about the Paterno’s from 1850 – 2004. In it are some great pictures of inside the castle. I would love to find a postcard of the castle. Your web is great if you have more information I would love to hear about it. I have been to New York and have personally seen some of the buildings my great uncles built. I have also been inside the Castle Village and have seen the plaque honoring my great uncle. thanks for listening.

By: Lois Regina

Lois Regina — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 23:52:21 +0000

My Grandfather help build the Paterno Castle. He came from Castelmezzano Italy. He knew
Mr Paterno. As a child my father his son would tell me stories about this great castle. I always
wanted to see pictures of this castle. My grandfather’s cousin was a driver for the Paterno family.
He lived on the grounds of this castle. It is a shame that it is now lost.

By: Jason LaRusso

Jason LaRusso — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:19:41 +0000

Thanks for sharing this amazing piece of NY history. Very well done. Hats off to you!

By: elizabeth lee

elizabeth lee — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 16:17:53 +0000

Very interesting, as usual. The first-person memoirs are neat. The picture w/Castle Village 1939…was it taken from a boat? It looks too close to be taken from NJ.
Betty Lee

By: Cole Thompson

Cole Thompson — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 20:00:03 +0000

Thanks for the vote of confidence. We do the presentations the first Tuesday of every month at 7:00pm. They do seem to get more and more crowded. Perhaps we’ll have to add a second night down the road. Thanks again. Cole

By: Logrithmic

Logrithmic — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 18:26:35 +0000

Truly amazing articles. Each one is more and more interesting. Will there be more presentations at the Indian Road cafe? The last one was too crowded.