Dicki remembers her grandparents

Cornelia “Dicki” Bagarotti
This video was shot by Hugh Karraker at her home, “Les Oiseau” in Tarrytown, New York. Cornelia “Dicki” Bagarotti, daughter of Cornelia Middlebrook and George Baekeland is shown as a young woman and in her 80s.
In 1939, Dicki married Gerhard von Hessert and gave birth to son, Christian, who married Donna Smith and had three daughters, Vanessa, Linnea and Rebekka.
Dicki and Von Hessert divorced and she married Hans Ditesheim. Following his death, she married world renowned violinist, Giovanni Bagarotti and the couple settled in their estate in Tarrytown. Giovanni passed away in 1994.
Dicki’s two brothers Brooks and Frederick are deceased. At 100, Dicki is bed ridden, conscious and cared for by several wonderful people.

[@Thephoenixrebirth84]

So blessed to have seen your light. What a wonderful and gracious woman you were.

[@brucewalker6801]

Dear Dicki: What a grand surprise to find you in full technicolor (again), reading about Bon Bon with memories of her in Yonkers and at Camp along with photos of your teen years at Camp. I loved seeing Bon Bon's paintings and video of her as a healthy and classic hostess of our prime pre-war memories of Camp. I wish you had included the color photo of the full length painting of Bon Bon overlooking the living room - so majestic. I took the photo several years ago and sent copies to you and your cousins.
We lived in Scarsdale across the street from St. James the Less where your wedding to Gerry in 1939 was the first wedding I attended. My mother El was a big fan and friend of dear Tiss. I sent you a birthday card on your 100th birthday. I hope you received it.
Love, Bruce Walker (88) in San Francisco Nov.16, 2020

[@hughkarraker2147]

Bruce, Thanks for your response to the video. I'm happy to hear your connection to the Baekeland Family. My sister, Naneen in Berkeley, CA also told me you were a school friend of Peter Roll. If you'd like to see a video of him, please go to our website: www.allthingsbakelite.com and put in the Question box: Peter B. Roll. Any other questions or suggestions, please call on me at: [e-mail].

[@Hubaeck2004]

Wonderful!