Comments on: Jersey’s History with Bar Room Shuffleboard

By: Diane Melone

Diane Melone — Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:03:47 +0000

After Paul Cusano passed away my father, Nicholas Melone, was the general manager of American Shuffleboard for over 50 years. Sol Lipkin and my father played a huge role in its success. It wasn’t until after Nick retired that the company fell into much less capable hands. He was a humble guy and in
many ways the unsung hero willing to let others have center stage.

By: Mr. Local History Project

Mr. Local History Project — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:52:45 +0000

Joseph Vashlishan
A great childhood memory. My Grandmother till she passed in 1977 lived at the trailer park on 35 in Eatontown. The Pinetree Tavern was a big bar in front on 35. They had a full length shuffle board table where she taught to play in the 60’s. We played every time I visted till she past in 77.

By: Mr. Local History Project

Mr. Local History Project — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:51:52 +0000

Bob Jacko
Every VFW in the country!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Mr. Local History Project

Mr. Local History Project — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:50:27 +0000

Robert Kaba
Our dad was Post 40 Commander American Legion in Ridgefield Park when I was a youngster. I remember playing with the shuffle board when we visited the post. Good memories!

By: Mr. Local History Project

Mr. Local History Project — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 20:49:59 +0000

Lynda Champaign
My uncle, Paul Cusano, founded American Shuffleboard Company in the 1940’s in Union City. After he passed away, his wife, my Aunt Mary, took over the reign of the company until sometime in the 1960’s. She was quite a female powerhouse for that day and time.