John and Vickie Golasso hosted a birthday party for legendary comedian Pat Cooper at Rino’s Italian Restaurant in Throggs Neck on Monday, August 3. Among the attendees were comedian Jack Fontana, comedian Flyod Vivino and singer Carl Thomas. Cooper celebrated his 86th birthday on Friday, July 31.

Comedian Pat Cooper with party co-host John Golasso and guests. Co-host Vickie Golasso is on the far right.
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(l-r) Rino’s Restaurant’s co-owners Carmine Fardezza (l) and Gaspard Dirende flank recently named 45th Precinct commanding officer Captain Danielle Raia.
Photo by Miriam Quin