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30 December 2013

A wish-list for 2014 — your name could be in this piece! (UPDATED)

It’s time for my annual Wish List — this time, of course, for 2014. So without delay, here it goes. (Note: If I didn’t include you on the list, it wasn’t on purpose. I try to remember as many people as I can, but sometimes forget because there are so many to remember).

Some late additions after realizing how easy it is to forget some with so many on Facebook. This may need to be updated again, and again, and again...:

n For Rosemarie Villanova, continued success in real estate, and thanks for understanding that when I was young, I was obnoxious -- and I left all of that behind in the '90s.

n For Jim Todd, a leading role on a well-known TV show or in an A-List movie.

n For Pat Alder, a very prominent gig writing comedy. You are way too funny not to be doing more of it.

n For Lynn and Duane, the best of your new life at the shore -- and safety, among all other things, in the new house.

n For Eric Benzenberg, admission to the law school of your choice -- and great success once you are there.

n For Timmy Schenck, at least ONE Mets home playoff game in 2014.

n For Steven Schaffer, a brand-new Islanders jersey that says "WE STILL SUCK AFTER ALL THESE YEARS" with the number 83. Maybe even one of those funky outdoor game jerseys that totally ignores Long Island on the chest.

n For Brendan Mannion, a switch over politically to "D," and much health and happiness with your beautiful family.

n For Derrick Ammons, a year filled with peace -- and of course, enjoyment of all your great sports franchises.

n For Dennis Molfese, a great year of health and happiness, and of course, another great year of mutually making fun of Republicans.

n For decorated FBI veteran Jack Garcia, a life-time supply of any bacon and bacon-related product you’d like and much gratitude for always being a great friend.

n For Sean McCarthy -- less stress at school, and less stress with your sports teams. Let’s hope 2014 is better than 2013 was. Couldn’t be much worse though, could it?

n For Kyle Mayer, an unexpected playoff birth for the Calgary Flames.'

n For Betsy Smith, all the happiness with your beautiful family.

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n For our New Jersey Devils, a trip to the playoffs, and, of course, a nice long run in those playoffs.

n For my dearest mother and Mike, nothing but joy and happiness in 2014. The two of you deserve nothing less.

n For my grandma, continued health as you approach 93. I hate that I don’t get to see you as much as we both get older, but I am always with you, in spirit.

n For the rest of my family, that same joy and happiness. It is well deserved.

n For Joel McGuirk, an extra hour on your show — and continued success on the radio. And a Dolphins’ playoff game would be nice, I am sure, too.

n For Kayley Meyer, a better appreciation for the cold. I know how much you hate it, and I wish I could make it warm for you in New York.

n For Carter and Paige — just a little slow down to your growing up so fast. Uncle Kevin misses you, and wishes he was there as you get so big, so far.

n For nephew Michael, all the love and the world, and to get to see you sometime in 2014. I cannot believe how fast you’re growing up, too. And for Michael’s mum, my sister, April, all the love in the world as you raise such a beautiful little boy.

n For Auntie Annie — some feckin’ sleep. Shite.

n For Ashley, a huge win on a scratch-off lottery ticket. For all those damn losing tickets, it’s about time you hit one big.

n For Say, the understanding that you really are a great human being.

n For Nicole and Jimmy Neubig, two, one-way tickets to West Palm Beach International and a home in Port St. Lucie.

n For Bill Scardefield, a Flyers Cup. (Oh that was painful). ADDITION: And a nice, huge, 10-pound box of boxed Taylor Ham to enjoy in Arizoner.

n For John Roberts, a Phillies World Championship. (Oh that was painful,too).

n For Butch, a Broncos Super Bowl win in, of all places, East Rutherford, N.J.

n For Matty Harrison, the same as Butch — and a trip here and a trip for me to New Castle to visit you in the U.K.

n For Laura Cifelli-Pettigrew, a chance to relax and not have to worry about town council or school board stuff — and of course, a wonderful 2014.

n For Barbara Cifelli-Sherry, continued good health, and all the luck in the world in your first term on the Kearny school board. And patience, too. Lord knows you’ll probably need it on that board!

n For Derm, continued happiness in Texas and maybe even a new puppy.

n For Lyss and David — a wedding.

n For Manny Ventoso Jr., a nice Stanley Cup for us both to enjoy.

n For Sheri Zorns, some nice Chicken Murphy from Belmont Tavern — and a few more great political debates.

n For Eddie M., a resolution.

n For Dave Dumas, a political figure you can admire — and of course, a Cup to enjoy.

n For Mark Donatiello, great success in law school — and of course, a Cup to enjoy.

n For Jim Schmeideberg — a guest appearance on “Law & Order SVU,” and a new goalie.

n For X-Ray Burns, more airtime!

n For Carl Bergmanson, the state house.

n For Jen Sherman, a trip to Florida.

n For Leslie Gold, more airtime!

n For Marc Eisenberg, continued on-air success without interruption from another stupid, has-been athlete, who has no business being on the radio.

n For Sean McDonald, Sue and the kids — a nice home on the Treasure Coast here, haaah?

n For Kevin M. Cocca, ’92 — a great full year of marriage, and a customer better than Ilya Kovalchuk.

n For Robert Pezzolla, the best year of growth at The Observer in history.

n For Tom O’Connell, a Jets championship.

n For B-rod, a Yankees championship.

n For E-rod, a Rangers … oh never mind that one.

n For Caitlin Campbell, a job with the Canadian Press as a lead hockey writer.

n For Dorothy and Roy — a chance to relax and enjoy all of Florida.

n For Eric and Melissa, a great 2014 that sees your relationship grow stronger.

n For Big J, Bit, Bertika and JJ, success as we await the return of DarpaTV!

n For Uncle Mugga, a Rangers win over the Islanders at Yankee Stadium.

n For Shawn Andrew, more leading TV roles.

n For Kristen Lynch, much love as your family continues to grow and get more beautiful.

n For Rob Keiley, more TV roles, also.

n For Leanne Gibbons, many hockey tickets to take Colin to see games.

n For Ali Stymacks, a year without a tuition hike.

n For Bob Gelb, a great year to call on the NJ Devils!

n For the Oofman, the woman of your dreams.

n For Vicki Levin, a full year of great health. To hell with 2013, and cheers for a gret 2014.

n For Zach Gelb, a great gig on a great, powerful radio station.

n For Lauren Blann, less animal cruelty and the end to any and all kill shelters.

n For Timmy Gillette, a switch over to a “D.”

I may have forgotten some — and if you’re one I forgot, I am sorry. I tried to remember many of the people I talk to on a regular basis. But an omission doesn’t mean I care any less about you.

This was a good year, 2013 was, for me, and I hope 2014 is the best ever for one and for all.

Happy New Year! (Not happy New Years or Happy New Year’s).

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