At noon on Wednesday, August 4th of 2021, fans and aficionados of The Paterno Trivium gathered on what would have been Dr. Charles V. Paterno’s 143rd birthday to celebrate 20 years since the installation and inauguration of what has come to represent an embodiment of the joy and importance of shared space.
A trivium is an intersection of roads, this one specifically the convergence of Pinehurst Avenue (on which Hudson View Gardens is situated), Cabrini Boulevard (on which Castle Village is situated) and West 187th Street.
Thomas Navin, AIA, ASLA, President of Friends of The Paterno Trivium Ltd., and members of the Board of Directors gathered with Paterno family and friends for an overview of the Trivium’s history and importance. Tom is responsible for shepherding The Paterno Trivium into existence. He saw a nondescript concrete triangular island and envisioned the potential for a restful and welcoming gathering space that would honor the architectural legacy of Dr. Charles V. Paterno.
[You can read more about the history of Thomas Navin & The Paterno Trivium HERE.]
Opening and welcoming remarks for the day’s event were made by Thomas Navin, the visionary of The Paterno Trivium.
Tom was followed by remarks by Elizabeth “Liz” Paterno Barratt-Brown, great granddaughter of Dr. Charles V. Paterno.
And Liz was followed by remarks by Gino Zamparo, Treasurer of Friends of The Paterno Trivium Ltd.
Elizabeth Paterno Barratt-Brown & William Berthold Schultes, cousins and great grandchildren of Dr. Paterno 
Elizabeth Paterno Barratt-Brown & Carla Cappiello Golden, cousins and great grandchildren of Dr. Paterno 
Board Members of Friends of Paterno Trivium: Lynn Torgerson, Gino Zamparo, Thomas Navin, and David Marshall 
Eliza & Barratt Dewey, siblings and great great grandchildren of Dr. Paterno 
A lovely gathering to honor Dr. Paterno and The Paterno Trivium
After celebrating The Paterno Trivium, the event moved to the grounds of Castle Village just a short walk away. Here I, Carla Cappiello Golden, great granddaughter of Dr. Charles V. Paterno gave a talk covering a brief history of our exemplary ancestor and three of his architectural creations located in proximity to the Trivium.
After my talk we enjoyed lunch at The Uptown Garrison located in the neighborhood. New friends were made and delightful conversation was enjoyed.
After lunch we proceeded to walk to Hudson View Gardens and amble down its quiet, quaint streets and gardens.
Gino Zamparo, Lynn Torgerson, Bert Schultes, Liz Barratt-Brown, Tom Navin, Carla Golden, and Bos Dewey in Bennett Park with Hudson View Gardens in background 
Siblings Bert Schultes and Carla Golden walk in Hudson View Gardens garden with Lynn Torgerson 
Bos Dewey at Manhattan’s highest natural point in Bennett Park next to Hudson View Gardens
This concluded the end of a delightful day of camaraderie and celebration. Descendants of the Paterno Family would like to profusely thank Friends of The Paterno Trivium Ltd, a 501 (c)(3) non-profit organization, for a marvelous day and their stewardship of The Paterno Trivium. Board members are David Fields, David Marshall, Thomas Navin, W. William Ryder, Jr., Lynn Torgerson, and Gino Zamparo. The Board can be reached at PO Box 732, New York City, NY, 10040 for more information and/or to make a donation to help maintain landscaping as well as trivium and bench upkeep.
May your spirit be lifted……
An extra special thank you to family and friends, including Victor Principe (below right), for capturing the day’s memories in photos and videos. This recap would have been bland without your visual contributions. Thank you!
Tom Navin’s invitation to The Paterno Trivium Event below:
Tom Navin’s invitation to my talk below:
Tom Navin’s Tenth Anniversary Celebration handout:
Tom Navin’s Bench Reinstallment handhout:
Tom Navin’s 20th Anniversary handout:
The booklet I shared before my talk (back cover, front cover):
The booklet I shared before my talk (inside pages):
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