Golden Years
Barbara and Angelo LaDuca
Mr. and Mrs. Angelo F. LaDuca of Grand Island celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of their marriage vows at a family Mass in St. Stephen Catholic Church, Grand Island. Mr. LaDuca and Barbara Gugino were married June 27, 1959, in Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Niagara Falls. He is a retired real estate appraiser for Realty USA, Town of Tonawanda; she is a retired elementary school teacher at St. Edmund’s School, Town of Tonawanda. The couple has four children and seven grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Joseph and Barbara DiCarlo
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph DiCarlo of Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner for family and friends in Ramada Hotel and Conference Center, Getzville. Mr. DiCarlo and Barbara Penders were married June 20, 1959, in St. Aloysius Gonzaga Catholic Church, Cheektowaga. He is a retired physical education teacher for Cleveland Hill Elementary School and currently a tennis professional; she is a retired physical education teacher for Cleveland Hill High School and Nardin Academy. The couple has three children and nine grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Marion and Patrick Mann Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Mann Sr. of Buffalo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of marriage vows in St. Michael Catholic Church, Buffalo, followed by a gathering in Lucarelli’s Banquet Center, Lackawanna. Mr. Mann and Marion Johnston were married June 27, 1959, in St. Bridget Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired operating engineer for Lake Steel, Cheektowaga, and a member of Local 17, Operating Engineers. The couple has four children and four grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Theodore and Frances Zalewski
Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Zalewski of Cheektowaga celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary with a family dinner. Mr. Zalewski and Frances Lewandowski were married June 25, 1949, in St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired clerk supervisor for Veterans Affairs Medical Center; she is currently working as meal services coordinator for St. Adalbert’s Response to Love Center, Buffalo. The couple has five children, 16 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Peggy and Michael Jaskowiak
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Jaskowiak of Cheektowaga celebrated their 50th anniversary with a family gathering in their son’s home. Mr. Jaskowiak and Peggy Majeski were married June 27, 1959, in Our Lady of Czestochowa Catholic Church, Cheektowaga. He is a retired tool grinder for Consolidated Packaging Machinery, Alden; she is retired from Scott Aviation, Lancaster. The couple has four children and six grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Martha and Leonard Falsone
Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Falsone of Williamsville celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a luncheon in Samuel’s Grande Manor, Clarence. Mr. Falsone and Martha Lenoci were married June 27, 1959, in Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is retired supervisor of building construction for the Buffalo Board of Education; she is a retired teacher for the Buffalo schools. The couple has three children and nine grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Ruth and Allen Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Allen O. Anderson of Orchard Park celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. Mr. Anderson and Ruth Joerg were married June 25, 1949, in Salem United Church of Christ, Town of Tonawanda. He is retired vice president/treasurer of Forest Lawn, Buffalo; she is a retired teacher for the Tonawanda and North Tonawanda public schools. The couple has two children and two grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Michael and Betty Papsidero
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Vincent Papsidero of North Tonawanda celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. Mr. Papsidero and Betty Amelia Muck were married June 13, 1959, in St. Joseph Catholic Church, North Tonawanda. He is former A&P produce manager and a retiree of Harrison Radiator; she is a retired clerk/cashier. The couple has five children, nine grandchildren, three stepgrandchildren and two stepgreat-grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Thomas and Jennette Kukula
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Kukula Sr. of Elma celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a renewal of marriage vows in St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Spring Brook, followed by a trip to the Mexican Riviera. Mr. Kukula and Jennette J. Stelmach were married June 27, 1959, in St. Patrick Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is retired from Republic Steel; she is retired from HSBC Mortgage. The couple has two sons and four grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Richard and Carolyn Grochala
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Grochala of Buffalo celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a family dinner at Springville Country Club. Mr. Grochala and Carolyn Sherman were married June 27, 1959, in St. Teresa Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired electrician for Local 41, Orchard Park; she is a retired secretary for the Buffalo Board of Education. The couple has four children and five grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Judith and John Chandler
Mr. and Mrs. John Chandler of West Falls celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A trip to Ireland is planned in the fall. Mr. Chandler and Judith R. Allan were married June 27, 1959, in Holy Family Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is retired from Ford’s Buffalo Stamping Plant, Hamburg; she is currently employed at Ratcha Lynn, East Aurora. The couple has three children, eight grandchildren and a great-grandchild. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Eileen and Edward Keating
Mr. and Mrs. Edward D. Keating of West Seneca celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in Tony Rome’s Restaurant, West Seneca. Mr. Keating and Eileen Murphy were married June 20, 1959, in Our Lady of Victory Basilica, Lackawanna. He is a retired elevator constructor for IUEC Local 14. The couple has three children and two grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
MaryAnn and Ronald Fenske
Mr. and Mrs. Ronald M. Fenske of Cheektowaga celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary with a visit to the Thousand Islands. Mr. Fenske and MaryAnn Wesolowski were married June 26, 1954, in St. Josaphat Catholic Church, Cheektowaga. He is a retired sanitation engineer for the Town of Cheektowaga. The couple has four children, six grandchildren and a great-grandchild. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
John and Mary Roos
Mr. and Mrs. John Roos of Cheektowaga celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering of family and friends in the Eagle House, Williamsville. Mr. Roos and Mary Moran were married June 6, 1959, in Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Buffalo. He is a retired steamfitter for Local 22. The couple has four children and two grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
Inge and Kenyon Riches
Mr. and Mrs. Kenyon Riches of East Amherst celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a gathering in the American Legion in Clarence Center. Mr. Riches and Inge Messerschmidt were married June 27, 1959, in Epiphany Lutheran Church, Laurelton. He is a retired engineer and businessman; she is a retired German teacher. The couple has two children and five grandchildren. (Updated: 06/28/09 7:05 AM )
