was raised in the Patterson Houses. Iran Barkley (born 1960), former boxer was raised in the Patterson Houses. Jonas Bronck (died 1643), sea captain who was the borough's first European settler and after whom the Bronx is named. Bobby Darin (1936–1973), singer who lived at 629 East 135 Street and attended P.S. 43. ESG, band, are from the Moore Houses. Pedro Espada Jr. (born 1953), former member of the New York Senate, who was convicted on federal corruption charges in May 2012 and sentenced to five years in prison. Guy Fisher (born 1947), former drug lord is from the Patterson Houses. Edward J. Flynn (1891–1953), politician who served as chairman of the Democratic National Committee from 1940 to 1943. Kase2 (1958–2011), graffiti artist, is from the Moore Houses. Jonathan Luna (1965–2003) lawyer who served as Assistant United States Attorney in Baltimore. French Montana (born 1984), rapper, is from the Mott Haven Houses. Percee P (born 1969), rapper, was raised in the Patterson Houses. Johnny Pacheco (1935-2021), musician, arranger, composer, producer and bandleader of Cuban music, who coined the term "salsa" to denote the genre. Luis Antonio Ramos (born 1973), actor, is from the Patterson Houses. Prince Royce (born 1989), singer, is from the Patterson Houses. José E. Serrano (born 1943), United States Congressman, representing the Bronx, was raised in the Millbrook Houses. Rod Strickland (born 1966), NBA player, was raised in the Mitchel Houses. References External links The Mott Haven Herald - produced by the CUNY Graduate School of Journalism Mott Haven in Forgotten NY Historical and demographic information on Mott Haven from Community Board 1 Mott Haven Historic District Map (Living Places.com) Neighborhoods in the Bronx