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| 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. |
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| 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. |
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| Thank you Marybeth & Chuck for making it happen and for making me the proud father and octogenarian that I am... |
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| ...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. |
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| My heroes: Gaetano, Aaron and Marco |
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| Pride x2: Aaron & Chuck |
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| Silvia & Enza (Carlo's mother) |
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| Marybeth & Kathy |
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| Chuck & Ray |
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| Marybeth & George |
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| Chuck & "Smilin' Jack." Reason? Note the Guinness in the hand of the Happy Irishman. |
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| My Hudson Islander Friends |
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| My beautiful Extended Family |
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| A good time had by all. |
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| Sister Judith & Mary |
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| Marybeth, ACR, George, Vicki, Kathy & Ray |
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| Tony, ACR, Doreen & Martine |
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| John, ACR, Jack |
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| Kathy & George |
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| Martine & Jack (Really think that 2nd drink is going to their spouses?) |
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| Martine, Roberta & Doreen |
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| Jack, George & Vicki |
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| Martine, Roberta & Doreen |
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| John C |
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| Ray, Diane & Bill |
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| ACR, Roberta & Vicki |
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| ACR, Chuck & Marybeth |
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| Bill, Diane (Happy Retirement) & ACR |
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| The evening's dinner menu a la Cosimo's Ristorante |
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| NY Strip Steak with a Cabernet Demi Glaze & Roasted Potatoes. |
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| Lemon chicken: Hudson Valley Egg Battered Chicken Breast, Rich Lemon Butter Sauce Parmigiano |
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| Fiery Shrimp a la Vodka |
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| Eggplant Parmigiano |
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| 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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What a wonderful birthday party! RF
ReplyDeleteYes, it was. Terrific kids and friends made if even more special.
DeleteWe were so happy to share your 80th year celebration. We are looking forward to sharing many more memories with you. Your children did an outstanding job arranging the night's festivities! See you real soon. xoxo
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