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1 - Mom singing on contract with RCA Records - she played nightclubs through Georgetown and environs - Circa 1950s
1 - Mom singing on contract with RCA Records - she played nightclubs through Georgetown and environs - Circa 1950s
2 - Gail riding her bike in Georgetown - one of her favorite childhood pasttimes, circa 1940s
2 - Gail riding her bike in Georgetown - one of her favorite childhood pasttimes, circa 1940s
3 - Boundless Joy - decorating cookies at her daughter Jen's House ... and laughing because she stole one of Jen's beautifully decorated cookies to pass off as her own!
3 - Boundless Joy - decorating cookies at her daughter Jen's House ... and laughing because she stole one of Jen's beautifully decorated cookies to pass off as her own!
4 - The Ferrara Family Portrait - with father Frank and mother Mildred, sister Susie and brother Bruce. I'm guessing circa 1960s.
4 - The Ferrara Family Portrait - with father Frank and mother Mildred, sister Susie and brother Bruce. I'm guessing circa 1960s.
5 - Baby Gail at 16 months old - 1936. She spent a great deal of her childhood loving to play cowboys and Indians.
5 - Baby Gail at 16 months old - 1936. She spent a great deal of her childhood loving to play cowboys and Indians.
6 - Dolphin Adventure - just one of many amazing experiences on this trip to Florida with daughter Jen and her family.
6 - Dolphin Adventure - just one of many amazing experiences on this trip to Florida with daughter Jen and her family.
7 - Love you More - the phrase that she shared with daughter Laurie whenever they parted ways whether in person or on the phone.
7 - Love you More - the phrase that she shared with daughter Laurie whenever they parted ways whether in person or on the phone.
8 - Shall We Dance - a wonderful moment captured in time with daughter Jen
8 - Shall We Dance - a wonderful moment captured in time with daughter Jen
9 - Mommy and Me - singing Ella songs with daughter Jeanine after a day of drinking Cadillac Margaritas at the Beach Club - North Hollywood CA 2009
9 - Mommy and Me - singing Ella songs with daughter Jeanine after a day of drinking Cadillac Margaritas at the Beach Club - North Hollywood CA 2009
10 - Row Row Row your Boat, circa 1940s (Had a difficult time restoring this photo, it was difficult to even to see her!)
10 - Row Row Row your Boat, circa 1940s (Had a difficult time restoring this photo, it was difficult to even to see her!)
11 -. Family Portrait with her first five children and husband Dave. As pictured from left Frank, Rick, Danny, Marty, Laurie and Dave. Circa 1960s
11 -. Family Portrait with her first five children and husband Dave. As pictured from left Frank, Rick, Danny, Marty, Laurie and Dave. Circa 1960s
12 - Gail with her pals, Circa 1950s (Suspect one may be Katherine, a lifelong friend).
12 - Gail with her pals, Circa 1950s (Suspect one may be Katherine, a lifelong friend).
13 - The Newlyweds - with husband Dave, circa 1950s. Mom often worked in the restaurant industry to help contribute to the household. Love this picture because it shows their youth and promise ... young love!
13 - The Newlyweds - with husband Dave, circa 1950s. Mom often worked in the restaurant industry to help contribute to the household. Love this picture because it shows their youth and promise ... young love!
14 - A Very Proud Moment - as published in the Frederick News Post, Gail was the commencement speaker at FCC while graduating from Mt St Mary's 1984
14 - A Very Proud Moment - as published in the Frederick News Post, Gail was the commencement speaker at FCC while graduating from Mt St Mary's 1984
15 - Gail with her Dad - Circa 1940s
15 - Gail with her Dad - Circa 1940s
16 - Gail with her Mom Mildred - they told her she dressed like a Grandma in this pic, thus the nickname "Grandma Gail"... she was almost 13 in this picture. June 1, 1947
16 - Gail with her Mom Mildred - they told her she dressed like a Grandma in this pic, thus the nickname "Grandma Gail"... she was almost 13 in this picture. June 1, 1947
17 - Mammaw with her granddaughter Deana Gail, La Jolla CA 2011 We stayed in a beach resort for the night on Deana's birthday.
17 - Mammaw with her granddaughter Deana Gail, La Jolla CA 2011 We stayed in a beach resort for the night on Deana's birthday.
18 - Mammaw with her grandsons David and Nic showing off her new apron they made for her! She kept that apron and it went back to her daughter Jen when she passed - wow did she love it!
18 - Mammaw with her grandsons David and Nic showing off her new apron they made for her! She kept that apron and it went back to her daughter Jen when she passed - wow did she love it!
19 - New York, New York - with sister Susie, Granddaughter Carrie, and Daughters Jen, Laurie, and Jeanine - A girls' weekend to remember. Circa 1990s
19 - New York, New York - with sister Susie, Granddaughter Carrie, and Daughters Jen, Laurie, and Jeanine - A girls' weekend to remember. Circa 1990s
20 -. In Florida with brother Bruce and daughter Jeanine after a day of enjoying the sun and surf. Circa early 90s
20 -. In Florida with brother Bruce and daughter Jeanine after a day of enjoying the sun and surf. Circa early 90s
21 - Hot Summer Day - Gail circa early to mid 1940s cooling off with her pals
21 - Hot Summer Day - Gail circa early to mid 1940s cooling off with her pals
22 - Gail with cousins, and lifelong friends, Winnie and Tommy, early 2012
22 - Gail with cousins, and lifelong friends, Winnie and Tommy, early 2012
23 - The Young Mother - pictured here with sons Rick and Marty, 1956
23 - The Young Mother - pictured here with sons Rick and Marty, 1956
24 - Gail takes on Europe - she backpacked through Europe alone in her late 40s. She made friends from all over the world and they ended up travelling together - she made friends wherever she went!
24 - Gail takes on Europe - she backpacked through Europe alone in her late 40s. She made friends from all over the world and they ended up travelling together - she made friends wherever she went!
Gail dancing with her eldest daughter Laurie, sheer joy!
Gail dancing with her eldest daughter Laurie, sheer joy!
25 - Mom with her Bo - so much more than cousins ...
25 - Mom with her Bo - so much more than cousins ...
26 - Gail with her dear friend Pat, everyone's Favorite Neighbor
26 - Gail with her dear friend Pat, everyone's Favorite Neighbor
27 - A young Gail with her little brother Bruce at Georgetown Playground, Circa 1940s
27 - A young Gail with her little brother Bruce at Georgetown Playground, Circa 1940s
28 - A Mother and her Son, pictured here with eldest Frank on set of CSI NY in Studio City, CA, 2007
28 - A Mother and her Son, pictured here with eldest Frank on set of CSI NY in Studio City, CA, 2007
29 - Cuddle Time with youngest daughters Jennifer and Jeanine, Emmitsburg MD Circa mid-70s
29 - Cuddle Time with youngest daughters Jennifer and Jeanine, Emmitsburg MD Circa mid-70s
30 - South of the Border in Rio with her husband David on their South American Adventure, 1972
30 - South of the Border in Rio with her husband David on their South American Adventure, 1972
31 - A Star is Born, with Peter Fonda on set in California, 2010-2011
31 - A Star is Born, with Peter Fonda on set in California, 2010-2011
32 - What are ya doin' New Year's Eve? A midnight toast with her first three sons, Rick, Frank,and Marty circa 1960s
32 - What are ya doin' New Year's Eve? A midnight toast with her first three sons, Rick, Frank,and Marty circa 1960s
33 - Groovin' - cuttin' a rug with her great grandson Steven at Susie and Frank's Anniversary Party
33 - Groovin' - cuttin' a rug with her great grandson Steven at Susie and Frank's Anniversary Party
34 - A lovely day with cousin Gina in Santa Barbara CA 2010
34 - A lovely day with cousin Gina in Santa Barbara CA 2010
35 - The Start of Something Great, her little teeny baby footprint
35 - The Start of Something Great, her little teeny baby footprint
36 - Thanksgiving at Gram's, pictured with husband Dave, brother Bruce, nephew Michael, son Marty, and daughters Laurie, Jen, and Jeanine
36 - Thanksgiving at Gram's, pictured with husband Dave, brother Bruce, nephew Michael, son Marty, and daughters Laurie, Jen, and Jeanine
37 - Cheek-to-Cheek with son-in-law Rob in NYC circa early 90s
37 - Cheek-to-Cheek with son-in-law Rob in NYC circa early 90s
38 - Being silly with cousin Blaine in San Diego CA 2011
38 - Being silly with cousin Blaine in San Diego CA 2011
39 - Stretching out the gams in Georgetown, circa 1940s
39 - Stretching out the gams in Georgetown, circa 1940s
40 - At granddaughter Elizabeth's High School Graduation with other granddaughter Deana and daughter Jeanine
40 - At granddaughter Elizabeth's High School Graduation with other granddaughter Deana and daughter Jeanine
41 - With lifelong friend Nancy in Lewes, DE on one of their many wonderful visits together.
41 - With lifelong friend Nancy in Lewes, DE on one of their many wonderful visits together.
42 - Gail wrote the following on the back of this photo and sent it to her father during the war, :I miss you and can not wait till you will come home again."
42 - Gail wrote the following on the back of this photo and sent it to her father during the war, :I miss you and can not wait till you will come home again."
43 - Homecoming, a proud Momma with her son Marty in Emmitsburg, MD circa 1970s
43 - Homecoming, a proud Momma with her son Marty in Emmitsburg, MD circa 1970s
44 - Gail soaking in the California sun in La Jolla, CA Fall 2011. She loved this wide brim cap ... I do too
44 - Gail soaking in the California sun in La Jolla, CA Fall 2011. She loved this wide brim cap ... I do too
45 - West Coast Beach Day with Gail's first three boys Marty, Frank, and Rick, and her husband Dave. The family lived in Lompoc, CA during the 1950s.
45 - West Coast Beach Day with Gail's first three boys Marty, Frank, and Rick, and her husband Dave. The family lived in Lompoc, CA during the 1950s.
46 - Bright smiles from Gail and her son-in-law Dean, an accomplished guitarist who used to let her jam on the ukulele with him and his band.
46 - Bright smiles from Gail and her son-in-law Dean, an accomplished guitarist who used to let her jam on the ukulele with him and his band.
47 - Enjoying a perfect day with granddaughter Jackie at Disneyland, CA
47 - Enjoying a perfect day with granddaughter Jackie at Disneyland, CA
48 - Gail with friends Johnny and Jackie K. on Palm Sunday, March 30th, 1947 Georgetown
48 - Gail with friends Johnny and Jackie K. on Palm Sunday, March 30th, 1947 Georgetown
49 - The Carousel - One of my favorite pictures because my Mom always LOVED carousels and greatly loved her grandson David shown here in Florida.
49 - The Carousel - One of my favorite pictures because my Mom always LOVED carousels and greatly loved her grandson David shown here in Florida.
50 - A night of live theater with her daughter Laurie, she adored stage productions and her daughter!
50 - A night of live theater with her daughter Laurie, she adored stage productions and her daughter!
51 - Another fave of mine - just a classic, Mom always loved horses though she never had the opportunity to ride as a pastime in her adult l
51 - Another fave of mine - just a classic, Mom always loved horses though she never had the opportunity to ride as a pastime in her adult l
52 - Mom loved live music and in her later years became huge fans of this band Flatfoot Sam and the Educated Fools.
52 - Mom loved live music and in her later years became huge fans of this band Flatfoot Sam and the Educated Fools.
53 - Overjoyed and so proud holding her first daughter Laurie on her Christening Day, Circa 1961
53 - Overjoyed and so proud holding her first daughter Laurie on her Christening Day, Circa 1961
54 - At her son Danny's wedding with daughter Jeanine and sons Rick and Frank. The ceremony was held at the chapel at Mt St Mary's College and reception at Ski Liberty's Ballroom
54 - At her son Danny's wedding with daughter Jeanine and sons Rick and Frank. The ceremony was held at the chapel at Mt St Mary's College and reception at Ski Liberty's Ballroom
55 - Pure Love: you can see Mammaw bathing her grandson Nic in her unconditional love and pride.
55 - Pure Love: you can see Mammaw bathing her grandson Nic in her unconditional love and pride.
56 - Childhood Friends who stay through our entire lives are so very rare. This is Rita, formerly last name Katalinas - you may see her name mentioned often in the stories section from Gail's childhood.
56 - Childhood Friends who stay through our entire lives are so very rare. This is Rita, formerly last name Katalinas - you may see her name mentioned often in the stories section from Gail's childhood.
57 - Coach Harris pictured here with the Champion Pony's and her two youngest daughters Jen and Jeanine. We went undefeated for three years straight and then she went on to coach us in the Panther's league where we won the division too!
57 - Coach Harris pictured here with the Champion Pony's and her two youngest daughters Jen and Jeanine. We went undefeated for three years straight and then she went on to coach us in the Panther's league where we won the division too!
58 - The Ferrara Trio, here on the front steps of her house in Emmitsburg, MD with brother Bruce and sister Susie circa 1970s
58 - The Ferrara Trio, here on the front steps of her house in Emmitsburg, MD with brother Bruce and sister Susie circa 1970s
59 - Gail was a bit of a tomboy, always loved to be outside playing and exploring. She never lost that love for adventure.
59 - Gail was a bit of a tomboy, always loved to be outside playing and exploring. She never lost that love for adventure.
60 - Photo Booth fun with daughter Jeanine - making faces was an art form well practiced in the Harris household. Circa 1986/87
60 - Photo Booth fun with daughter Jeanine - making faces was an art form well practiced in the Harris household. Circa 1986/87
61 - Surprise! A big squish for her daughter Jen at her surprise 13th birthday party, it was a total shock and a great bash! 1982
61 - Surprise! A big squish for her daughter Jen at her surprise 13th birthday party, it was a total shock and a great bash! 1982
62 - Mammaw with her granddaughter Sarah opening presents at the annual Christmas party circa 1980s
62 - Mammaw with her granddaughter Sarah opening presents at the annual Christmas party circa 1980s
63 - Gail had such pride this day, overcoming so very much to get her BA from Mt St Mary's, 1984 - she was a very strong and intelligent woman.
63 - Gail had such pride this day, overcoming so very much to get her BA from Mt St Mary's, 1984 - she was a very strong and intelligent woman.
64 - With the West Nest in New Jersey, great picture of her with daughter Jen, brother-in-law Rob, and grandsons Nic and Rob
64 - With the West Nest in New Jersey, great picture of her with daughter Jen, brother-in-law Rob, and grandsons Nic and Rob
65 - A little old school Hollywood in front of Graumman's Theatre 2010
65 - A little old school Hollywood in front of Graumman's Theatre 2010
66 - A great big hug with daughter Jeanine at the Beach Club, Pacific Palisades CA 2010
66 - A great big hug with daughter Jeanine at the Beach Club, Pacific Palisades CA 2010
67 - Met these guys on New Year's Day in Wales UK and ended up doing a Pub Crawl up the coast with daughter Jeanine, early 1990s. She had a blast!
67 - Met these guys on New Year's Day in Wales UK and ended up doing a Pub Crawl up the coast with daughter Jeanine, early 1990s. She had a blast!
68 - The Proud Commencement Speaker - as published in the Frederick News Post, 1984
68 - The Proud Commencement Speaker - as published in the Frederick News Post, 1984
69 - Gail with little brother Bruce and friend in Georgetown circa 1940s
69 - Gail with little brother Bruce and friend in Georgetown circa 1940s
70 - With grandson Nic, Gail meets her great grandson Maverick - early 2011
70 - With grandson Nic, Gail meets her great grandson Maverick - early 2011
71 - I asked her to sit on this bench in SoCal for a photo because I knew she would look so beautiful!
71 - I asked her to sit on this bench in SoCal for a photo because I knew she would look so beautiful!
72 - A day at the beach with the boys in California circa 1950s - Rick, Marty, and Frank (her husband Dave took the picture) She loved that time of her life.
72 - A day at the beach with the boys in California circa 1950s - Rick, Marty, and Frank (her husband Dave took the picture) She loved that time of her life.
73 - Gettin' down with daughter Laurie, probably listening to Michael Jackson's album Off The Wall, Frederick MD Circa late 1970s/early 1980s
73 - Gettin' down with daughter Laurie, probably listening to Michael Jackson's album Off The Wall, Frederick MD Circa late 1970s/early 1980s
74.- The proud parents, Gail and Dave showing off their firstborn son Frank, 1951
74.- The proud parents, Gail and Dave showing off their firstborn son Frank, 1951
75 - Auntie Gail, so proud and full of love for her great nephews Jared and Justin.
75 - Auntie Gail, so proud and full of love for her great nephews Jared and Justin.
76 - You can just tell she is having the time of her life on this Welsh Pub Crawl on New Year's Day, circa early 90s
76 - You can just tell she is having the time of her life on this Welsh Pub Crawl on New Year's Day, circa early 90s
77 - What a good lookin' bunch of Italians, with brother Bruce and sister Susie.
77 - What a good lookin' bunch of Italians, with brother Bruce and sister Susie.
78 - Goofin' around, Gail right around the time she fell in love with Dave, late 1940s
78 - Goofin' around, Gail right around the time she fell in love with Dave, late 1940s
79 - With the final five, Gail and Dave in the backyard of their house in Emmitsburg, MD circa mid 70s. From left son Danny, Daughters Laurie, Jeanine and Jen
79 - With the final five, Gail and Dave in the backyard of their house in Emmitsburg, MD circa mid 70s. From left son Danny, Daughters Laurie, Jeanine and Jen
80 - Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon at a jazz club in Beverly Hills CA 2010, what a great evening with daughter Jeanine and friend Richard.
80 - Frank Family Vineyards Cabernet Sauvignon at a jazz club in Beverly Hills CA 2010, what a great evening with daughter Jeanine and friend Richard.
81 - Gail, aka McCluskey, with her little brother Bruce and a pal at the Georgetown Playground circa 1940s
81 - Gail, aka McCluskey, with her little brother Bruce and a pal at the Georgetown Playground circa 1940s
82 - Singing Sinatra's My Way while dancing around the house in Amber Meadows, Frederick MD circa early 1980s
82 - Singing Sinatra's My Way while dancing around the house in Amber Meadows, Frederick MD circa early 1980s
83 - Warm and wonderful cuddling with daughter Jen in Michigan, early 2011
83 - Warm and wonderful cuddling with daughter Jen in Michigan, early 2011
84 - The proud Mammaw with her grandson Frank and great grandson Steven, leaning in for a kiss.
84 - The proud Mammaw with her grandson Frank and great grandson Steven, leaning in for a kiss.
85 - Gail posing in a dreamy photo of young beauty circa early 1
85 - Gail posing in a dreamy photo of young beauty circa early 1
86 - On a trip to Ft. Myers, FL with daughter Jeanine and brother Bruce they ended up at this restaurant/outdoor bar so close to the water it lapped over the wall. Drank margaritas and listened to reggae - a perfect day. Early 1990s
86 - On a trip to Ft. Myers, FL with daughter Jeanine and brother Bruce they ended up at this restaurant/outdoor bar so close to the water it lapped over the wall. Drank margaritas and listened to reggae - a perfect day. Early 1990s
87 - Backpacking through Europe Gail spent a great deal of time in Italy, the home of her ancestors. One of her favorite things to do was sit at outdoor cafes and people watch.
87 - Backpacking through Europe Gail spent a great deal of time in Italy, the home of her ancestors. One of her favorite things to do was sit at outdoor cafes and people watch.
88 - Tickle monster with grandson Nic, such love and laughter.
88 - Tickle monster with grandson Nic, such love and laughter.
89 - At son Frank's wedding with husband Dave, sons Marty, Rick and Danny, and daughter Laurie.
89 - At son Frank's wedding with husband Dave, sons Marty, Rick and Danny, and daughter Laurie.
90 - Sing, Sing, Sing - continuing a tradition from childhood on both the Ferrara and Dommel sides of the family, cousins Bill and Winnie join Gail in one of hundreds of sing-alongs.
90 - Sing, Sing, Sing - continuing a tradition from childhood on both the Ferrara and Dommel sides of the family, cousins Bill and Winnie join Gail in one of hundreds of sing-alongs.
91 -.Gail in Vermont on a trip with her husband Dave - she loved the snow on the trees and the mountains, the exquisite woodworking, and the syrup!
91 -.Gail in Vermont on a trip with her husband Dave - she loved the snow on the trees and the mountains, the exquisite woodworking, and the syrup!
92 - Batter Up, Gail hitting balls to her youngest two girls Jen and Jeanine. She was always willing to take time to run drills with us and be sure we mastered the basics. Baseball was in her blood!
92 - Batter Up, Gail hitting balls to her youngest two girls Jen and Jeanine. She was always willing to take time to run drills with us and be sure we mastered the basics. Baseball was in her blood!
93 - On Cedar Ave. in Gettysburg, PA with her mother Mildred and brother Bruce, circa early to mid 1980s.
93 - On Cedar Ave. in Gettysburg, PA with her mother Mildred and brother Bruce, circa early to mid 1980s.
94 - The Toast, on their 25th Wedding Anniversary in Emmitsburg MD, Dave and Gail
94 - The Toast, on their 25th Wedding Anniversary in Emmitsburg MD, Dave and Gail
95 - A day to remember, Gail and daughter Jen took the Jeep north to the lake in Michigan, top down and Frank Sinatra on the stereo. They spent the entire day at this outside bar listening to music and dancing. Mom even got up and sang!
95 - A day to remember, Gail and daughter Jen took the Jeep north to the lake in Michigan, top down and Frank Sinatra on the stereo. They spent the entire day at this outside bar listening to music and dancing. Mom even got up and sang!
96. - According to the caption on the photo, Gail was pregnant with her first child here, though certainly not showing yet. That would make her 16 years old in this pic.
96. - According to the caption on the photo, Gail was pregnant with her first child here, though certainly not showing yet. That would make her 16 years old in this pic.
97 - On set of the TV Show CSI:NY, Gail is with her son Frank and daughter Jeanine on one of the lab sets. 2008/2009
97 - On set of the TV Show CSI:NY, Gail is with her son Frank and daughter Jeanine on one of the lab sets. 2008/2009