Mr. Dangerfield lived in the neighborhood with his mother and sister in an apartment above what is now Austin’s Ale House, one of the best-known bars in Queens. His father abandoned the family, and Mr. Dangerfield grew up “unloved and unwanted,” with a mother who withheld affection and kindness, said his widow, Joan Dangerfield. Mr. Dangerfield occasionally came back to visit the old neighborhood, especially Bailey’s, the bar that preceded Austin’s Ale House in the same space. This failed after getting no respect — er, support — from the Kew Gardens Civic Association or the local city councilwoman. Ms. Dangerfield said she would like to see the wall painted over periodically with new renditions of Mr. Dangerfield by other local artists.

Source: New York Times August 01, 2017 18:22 UTC