Category Archives: memory

Billion Dollar Paul – Man of the Week

Posted on September 25, 2014 by louisewleonard

o Paul Derecktor, son of the founder of Derecktor Shipyards — the “Billionaire’s Boatyard” in Mamaroneck, NY. Rumor had it back in the day that his father Bob — about 70 years old at at the time — was about … Continue reading →

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Stephen G Smith Comes Aboard

Posted on June 16, 2014 by louisewleonard

The last time I heard from this man he was rushing down my street trying to find another man who was trying to run away with me. I was 21 years old, Steve was 36 and married to Sally Bedell … Continue reading →

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