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‘Flapjaws’ Was A Fixture In Montauk

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Joseph 'Flapjaws' O'Connor and his great-niece, Jade O'Connor.

Joseph 'Flapjaws' O'Connor and his great-niece, Jade O'Connor.

'Joey Flapjaws' was a renowned teller of tales, both tall and true.

'Joey Flapjaws' was a renowned teller of tales, both tall and true. Courtesy Brian O'Connor

Joseph 'Flapjaws' O'Connor with his nephew Brian O'Connor and his great-niece Jade O'Connor.

Joseph 'Flapjaws' O'Connor with his nephew Brian O'Connor and his great-niece Jade O'Connor. Courtesy Brian O'Connor

authorMichael Wright on Mar 2, 2021
For the last 50-odd years, very few people in Montauk knew who Joseph O’Connor was. But everyone knew “Flapjaws.” From the decks of boats to the stools of bars, Flapjaws... more

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