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Old March 18th 08, 06:47 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Bertie the Bunyip[_24_]
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Dan wrote in
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On Mar 18, 2:27 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
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On Mar 18, 2:23 pm, Bertie the Bunyip wrote:
Dan wrote in
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My stepfather knew him as Sonny Gubitosi -- lived around the
block in Nutley.


He agrees with your assessment.


I remember seeing hin interviewed on some chat show when Berreta
first came out. he did not come across well.


Bertie


I doubt many would from that place and time.


All about being tough.


No, it was something different. He was just one of those natural born
assholes.

Bertie


Well, I grew up in that area quite a while after him, but living there
you realize people could be anything other than assholes until you
leave.

Many that leave carry the infection with them.

I didn't follow him much but I'm sure he had an extra special dose.


Oh OK, where was that, Scranton?

Bertie