East Rochester Trivia

1. What year was Despatch formed? (show answer)

   1897.

2. What was the first major company in East Rochester? (show answer)

   Merchants Despatch Transportation Company, most often referred to as the Carshops.

3. Who was the first ER Fire Chief? (show answer)

   John Kane

4. Where was the train wreck in January of 2007? (show answer)

   On the bridge over Lincoln Road.

5. Who was the High School football field named after? (show answer)

   Don Quinn

6. Who has acted as master of ceremonies at the Memorial and Veterans Day celebrations at the park for the most years? (show answer)

   Nick Verzella-

7. Who was noted for the longest East Rochester sports career. (show answer)

   Nick Urzetta

8. Who is the East avenue grade school named after? (show answer)

   Lois Bird

9. Who is the man with all the toy ducks in his yard? (show answer)

   Tom McShane

10. Who was the Police Chief before Bill Young? (show answer)

    Don Padgett-Acting