On June 21, 2025, New York Metropolis co-named Parsons Blvd at twenty fifth Drive, Flushing Queens, in a tribute to Antonella Mattina.
Because of the assist from Congress Girl Vickie Paladino, the realm from the place Antonella vanished on July 16, 1984, now carries her identify.
Antonella was twelve years previous when she went lacking in 1984. Her stays had been present in a shallow grave on Thanksgiving Day, in 1987. She had been stabbed a number of instances in her chest. She was recognized by dental data.
To learn up about her case, please click on right here and right here.
First instances
On June 21, many issues got here collectively for the primary time. My buddy David stated that for the primary time since July 16, 1984, Antonella’s mom, now 82, returned to the Linden Vue Procuring Middle. Antonella’s dad is now 85 years previous. And for the primary time, New York Metropolis actively made a gesture in the direction of the household in recognition of their loss and enduring grief.
By co-naming and unveiling the signal on Parsons Blvd at twenty fifth Drive, shut from the place Antonella vanished, the Metropolis signaled that Antonella shouldn’t be forgotten. Regardless of the case being formally unsolved, the investigation will go on eternally. There are various individuals who need to know the reality.
Attending
Not simply Antonella’s dad and mom and her brother Leo got here to the revealing. David was there in fact but additionally there was retired Detective (then Okay-9 Officer) Patsy Perrotto, who together with associate Flory recovered Antonella’s stays. Upon discovering Antonella’s stays on Thanksgiving morning in 1987, Officer Perrotto “put Flory right into a heel place, took a knee, and stated a prayer.”
David’s enterprise associate, Carmine Famiglietti, can be one in all Antonella’s schoolmates. Carmine was additionally the driving power behind Councilwoman Paladino taking over Antonella’s trigger.
Antonella’s classmates from St. Mel’s Fifth Grade Class additionally attended to pay tribute to their buddy. You may see them within the image, used with permission.
If you’re at Parsons Blvd with twenty fifth Drive, please take into consideration a fifth grader who needed to assist her dad and mom by working errands.
We would like justice for Antonella. Her dad and mom are 82 and 85 now. They should know the reality.
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From Carmine Famiglietti
Antonella Mattina Memorial
On Saturday, June twenty first, there was a road co-naming ceremony, in honor of Antonella Mattina, in Flushing, Queens. For the numerous who’ve lived within the Flushing/Whitestone space lengthy sufficient, her identify has by no means been forgotten.
On July sixteenth, 1984, Antonella Mattina disappeared from the Linden Vue Procuring Middle, situated on Parsons Boulevard, in Flushing. She was solely twelve years previous. Taken far too quickly from her loving, and close-knit household. The Mattina’s had been members of St. Mel’s Parish, and Antonella was a scholar on the college at the moment.
This tragedy had an incredible impact on the group, at giant, and impacted on the childhood of each child dwelling within the space. Lots of of individuals turned out for a vigil at St. Mel’s to wish for Antonella’s return. Sadly, that day would by no means come.
Practically 41 years later, Antonella’s loving spirit stays. With the blessing of her household, and assist of Councilwoman Vicki Paladino, her identify is now etched alongside Parsons Boulevard, on the Linden Vue Procuring Middle, which is able to serve to have a good time Antonella’s reminiscence and spirit.
Over 150 folks, together with near twenty of Antonella’s classmates, attended this particular ceremony that came about at Parsons Boulevard and twenty fifth Drive, now often called Antonella Mattina Manner.
An emotional and highly effective assertion was made that day by your entire group–Antonella Mattina won’t ever be forgotten!
Sincerely,
Carmine Famiglietti
Buddy and Classmate of Antonella Mattina
St. Mel’s Class of 1986
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Relaxation in peace, Antonella Mattina.
