I am having so much fun scanning the old photos (hundreds and hundreds to go!), that I will share five more throwback photos on this Friday....
Joe, his brother Nick, and their dad (also Nick);
Joe's dad was a butcher and they had their own meat market.
Joe's dad, Nick, at age 22. He came to the USA, from Italy, at age 18.
This is his citizenship photo (he immigrated the legal way!) in 1933.
Joe's parents, in front of their home, in Berwyn, Pennsylvania;
Nick and Julia D'Orsaneo. His mom was born here in the USA,
but her parents came from Italy.
Isn't her wedding dress amazing?!
This is Joe's Aunt Mamie and Uncle Benny (his dad's brother).
Joe and I were still dating when this was taken, probably in 1984.
Joe's Aunt Delphine is between us. She was his mom's sister.
Aunt Del was a wonderful woman. I loved her so much!
The familia accepted me and pulled me into their circle of love. Blessed!!
Thanks for checking in!! I wish you all a good Friday and a great weekend! I'm getting my hair colored on Saturday morning, but we have no other plans. Maybe something fun will present itself!! Peace, love & hugs.
Joe's dad only went through the 3rd grade in Italy. He never learned to read English, but he made a good living for the family, with his own business, and all three of his sons graduated from college, which was his dream for them.
ReplyDeleteWhen he sold the meat market, he took a job as janitor at a local high school, where he was loved and respected. He retired from that job. It's amazing how our ancestors/parents could come to this country legally, and realize the American dream, without accepting public assistance.
I love seeing and hearing the stories from your family pics. Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a wonderful post, Terri, and I am so glad you shared Joe's side of the family with us! Bravo to his dad for making the American dream come true! I teared up reading this.
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Sheila
Yes, it's a wonderful post. I love those old photos, a link to the past, a show of respect to those who've gone before. Lovely, Terri!
ReplyDeleteGreat pictures! That wedding dress is pretty - could even be fashionable enough for today.
ReplyDeleteI just love it when bloggers share their pasts.Love the wedding dress. Thank you for sharing. Blessings
ReplyDeleteThe wedding dress is amazing! I love the peek into yesteryear. Enjoy your weekend too!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy seeing the old photos, and what memories they must bring. I loved the wedding dress. I wish more this day and time, were like that...feminine, etc. Happy Friday and weekend.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures and that wedding dress is beautiful! I also love hearing about the way they came to the country legally and worked hard to succeed!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful photos! The wedding dress is beautiful and almost timeless and those tulips in the yard are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteFamily connections are so precious. Some folk don't know their family history which is such a shame. The richness of the Italian connections is a blessing.
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