2022 Memorial Day

2022 Memorial Day at 

Marybeth/Carlo's in Poughkeepsie, NY

Chuck took on or was given the task of grill-master for the afternoon. Throughout the
day in drips and drabs, family and friends dropped by to enjoy the delicious foods
Marybeth and Carlo provided.

Thank you, Carlo and...

...Marybeth.

Even Ollie had a good day, a crowd of people not withstanding.

Pensive Aaron

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An Octogenarian Milestone

 A  S P E C I A L  D A Y !

l. to r. Angie, Mary, Marlene, ACR, Maria, Bill
Thirty years ago I put up a big stink about turning 50. Mary shut me up when she
asked if I'd rather have the alternative.

Large as this number is, I don't complain (outwardly) but my goal is to beat my
mother's record. She was 102 when she passed last October.

Thank you Marybeth & Chuck for making it happen and
for making me the proud father and octogenarian that I am...

...And to Carlo and Silvia for perfectly complementing the lives of Marybeth and Chuck.
Carlo, Cosimo's went above and beyond providing the perfect everything from
ambiance to delicious food. Thank you.

My heroes: Gaetano, Aaron and Marco

Pride x2: Aaron & Chuck

Silvia & Enza (Carlo's mother)

Marybeth & Kathy

Chuck & Ray

Marybeth & George

Chuck & "Smilin' Jack." Reason? Note the Guinness in the hand of 
the Happy Irishman.

My Hudson Islander Friends

My beautiful Extended Family

A good time had by all.

Sister Judith & Mary

Marybeth, ACR, George, Vicki, Kathy & Ray

Tony, ACR, Doreen & Martine

John, ACR, Jack

Kathy & George

Martine & Jack (Really think that 2nd drink is going to their spouses?)

Martine, Roberta & Doreen

Jack, George & Vicki

Martine, Roberta & Doreen

John C

Ray, Diane & Bill

ACR, Roberta & Vicki

ACR, Chuck & Marybeth

Bill, Diane (Happy Retirement) & ACR

The evening's dinner menu a la Cosimo's Ristorante

NY Strip Steak with a Cabernet Demi Glaze & Roasted Potatoes.

Lemon chicken: Hudson Valley Egg Battered
Chicken Breast, Rich Lemon Butter Sauce
Parmigiano

Fiery Shrimp a la Vodka

Eggplant Parmigiano

An extra not on the menu dessert

Yes, it was a special night indeed. To those who couldn't make, plan to come to my 100th. I may even know who you are.  MORE PHOTOS CAN BE SEEN HERE.

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