Faustina all smiles on her 50th Anniversary!
Faustina all smiles on her 50th Anniversary!
Happy 102nd Birthday Faustina!
Happy 102nd Birthday Faustina!
Faustina and the love of her life, her Granddaughter Karyn.
Faustina and the love of her life, her Granddaughter Karyn.
one of my all time favorites of Karyn and Faustina.
one of my all time favorites of Karyn and Faustina.
The official document of her baptism.
The official document of her baptism.
Faustina at 5 years old.
Faustina at 5 years old.
Faustina's mom, known to me and everyone as Grandma Frances. She passed away in 1973. I will never forget riding in the car at her funeral with all my cousins.
Faustina's mom, known to me and everyone as Grandma Frances. She passed away in 1973. I will never forget riding in the car at her funeral with all my cousins.
Faustina's father, Francis Galeazzo, he died when she was very young.
Faustina's father, Francis Galeazzo, he died when she was very young.
All smiles with her bowling ball. She loved to bowl and all her lady friends who bowled with her.
All smiles with her bowling ball. She loved to bowl and all her lady friends who bowled with her.
The serious young Faustina
The serious young Faustina
The Family, Faustina, John, Mary, and their mom Frances.
The Family, Faustina, John, Mary, and their mom Frances.
Faustina could charm anyone with her smile. She made lifelong friends with people everywhere she went.
Faustina could charm anyone with her smile. She made lifelong friends with people everywhere she went.
At class in fashion design scool in Cleveland, Faustina is in the lower left corner paying close attention circa 1934.
At class in fashion design scool in Cleveland, Faustina is in the lower left corner paying close attention circa 1934.
Another great picture of Faustina's magic smile.
Another great picture of Faustina's magic smile.
Her High School Diplome from Punxsatawney High Scool, 1933. Go Groundhogs.
Her High School Diplome from Punxsatawney High Scool, 1933. Go Groundhogs.
Faustina and my Dad. they made quite a good looking young couple. I think 1938
Faustina and my Dad. they made quite a good looking young couple. I think 1938
Faustina and her future sister in law, Frances Puleo, who introduced her to my Dad.
Faustina and her future sister in law, Frances Puleo, who introduced her to my Dad.
Faustina was always immaculately dressed and very stylish.
Faustina was always immaculately dressed and very stylish.
On her wedding day, November 25th, 1937
On her wedding day, November 25th, 1937
The wedding party, November 25th 1937
The wedding party, November 25th 1937
A picture my mom sent to my Dad while he was in Pearl Harbor in 1944. She had that picture she was holding on her desk until her death. I have it now.
A picture my mom sent to my Dad while he was in Pearl Harbor in 1944. She had that picture she was holding on her desk until her death. I have it now.
My mom with people she cherished her entire life. Her brother, John, his wife Lee, her nephew John Jr., her niece Nancy, her Mom, and my Dad. I was still a few years away
My mom with people she cherished her entire life. Her brother, John, his wife Lee, her nephew John Jr., her niece Nancy, her Mom, and my Dad. I was still a few years away
Faustina's diploma from the Fashion School of Arts in Cleveland, OH.
Faustina's diploma from the Fashion School of Arts in Cleveland, OH.
My Mom and Dad looking good on a night out at Ricardo's resturant, in Erie, sometime in the early 60's
My Mom and Dad looking good on a night out at Ricardo's resturant, in Erie, sometime in the early 60's
My Dad's birthday I am guessing around 1964 or 1965. In attendance, Aunt Lucy, Gandma France's younger sister in the foreground left, then from L- R, someone I don't recognize, Lucy's husband Rocky, Grandma Frances, John Jr., Susan, someone I don't recogn
My Dad's birthday I am guessing around 1964 or 1965. In attendance, Aunt Lucy, Gandma France's younger sister in the foreground left, then from L- R, someone I don't recognize, Lucy's husband Rocky, Grandma Frances, John Jr., Susan, someone I don't recogn
A ritual I participated in many times, Sunday dinner at Grandma Puleo's on 6th street in Erie. Grandma Puleo is seated next to Faustina.
A ritual I participated in many times, Sunday dinner at Grandma Puleo's on 6th street in Erie. Grandma Puleo is seated next to Faustina.
My Mom at home at the sink in her kitchen on Burton Ave. She kept her kitchen spotless at all times, was an amazing cook, and always had Lasgna in the freezer.
My Mom at home at the sink in her kitchen on Burton Ave. She kept her kitchen spotless at all times, was an amazing cook, and always had Lasgna in the freezer.
Karyns 1st Birthday Party.
Karyns 1st Birthday Party.
my Mom, with her beloved nephew Mark Galeazzo. They had a very special relationship their entire lives.
my Mom, with her beloved nephew Mark Galeazzo. They had a very special relationship their entire lives.
My mom, with Grandma Puleo, and Aunt Angeline, who always pinched my cheek really hard and someone I don't recognize. In the back yard on Burton Ave.
My mom, with Grandma Puleo, and Aunt Angeline, who always pinched my cheek really hard and someone I don't recognize. In the back yard on Burton Ave.
Christmas Eve 1991 talking to John Jr. with Karyn. A telephone was a fashion accessory for Faustina long before cell phones came about. Besides her rosary beads I cannot remember something in her hand more often!
Christmas Eve 1991 talking to John Jr. with Karyn. A telephone was a fashion accessory for Faustina long before cell phones came about. Besides her rosary beads I cannot remember something in her hand more often!
Minding the rest stop table in Winlock, WA in 1992 during the Seattle to Portland Bike ride.
Minding the rest stop table in Winlock, WA in 1992 during the Seattle to Portland Bike ride.
At my cousin Johns house in 1988, John Jr, me, Nancy, our Aunt Mary, Faustina, and my cousin Anthony. He made a special trip to bring his Mom to see my mom. My mom and her sister Mary had an amazing bond that went beyond being sisters.
At my cousin Johns house in 1988, John Jr, me, Nancy, our Aunt Mary, Faustina, and my cousin Anthony. He made a special trip to bring his Mom to see my mom. My mom and her sister Mary had an amazing bond that went beyond being sisters.
Not sure where this is, but by those glasses I am wearing its in 1979 or around there.
L-R, Carmella Corrella, me, Faustina, Carrie Lee Minadeo, my dad, Bessie Mitchell.
Not sure where this is, but by those glasses I am wearing its in 1979 or around there.
L-R, Carmella Corrella, me, Faustina, Carrie Lee Minadeo, my dad, Bessie Mitchell.
My Mom, had her own "cool" style
My Mom, had her own "cool" style
Happy 100th Birthday from the White House!!
I always told her she would make 100.
Happy 100th Birthday from the White House!!
I always told her she would make 100.
All smiles
All smiles
1999 in Erie, my mom, Karyn, Georgia and Louis Markopolos.
1999 in Erie, my mom, Karyn, Georgia and Louis Markopolos.
Faustina simply adored Karyn from the moment she was born.
Faustina simply adored Karyn from the moment she was born.
The Franciscan Mission in Toledo, WA, the oldest mission in the Pacific Northwest, in 1991. Guests for lunch of Father Donan the pastor. He was fast friends with Faustina and my dad. He officated at my Dad's funeral. He passed away 5 months after my Dad.
The Franciscan Mission in Toledo, WA, the oldest mission in the Pacific Northwest, in 1991. Guests for lunch of Father Donan the pastor. He was fast friends with Faustina and my dad. He officated at my Dad's funeral. He passed away 5 months after my Dad.
Georgia Markopolos and my mom.
Georgia Markopolos and my mom.
Picnic time on Burton Ave.
Picnic time on Burton Ave.
My mom, my dad and myself at my cousin Anthony Grimaldi's house in Virginia sometime in 1976.
My mom, my dad and myself at my cousin Anthony Grimaldi's house in Virginia sometime in 1976.
50th wedding anniversary with her original dress.
50th wedding anniversary with her original dress.
a night out...no idea when or where.
a night out...no idea when or where.
Faustina and Karyn in Seattle in the mid 90's.
Faustina and Karyn in Seattle in the mid 90's.
Faustina with Oliver and Evan Galeazzo, my late cousin Steve's kids. Faustina loved sharing their lives as much as she could.
Faustina with Oliver and Evan Galeazzo, my late cousin Steve's kids. Faustina loved sharing their lives as much as she could.
Her other "son" my cousin John. words cannot say how much he meant to her and was always there for her. I can never thank him enough for all her did for her.
Her other "son" my cousin John. words cannot say how much he meant to her and was always there for her. I can never thank him enough for all her did for her.
My mom with her niece Nancy and her nephew David Grimaldi at Gina Grimaldi's wedding in 1999.
My mom with her niece Nancy and her nephew David Grimaldi at Gina Grimaldi's wedding in 1999.
Faustina and great nephew Peter Grimaldi from Germany.
Faustina and great nephew Peter Grimaldi from Germany.
My mom again with her beloved Mark.
My mom again with her beloved Mark.
She would hate that I included this pic but I love it, a rare bit of wild behavior from Faustina.
She would hate that I included this pic but I love it, a rare bit of wild behavior from Faustina.
Setting the table, I watched her do it a 1000 times. We all know the kitchen was her domain.
Setting the table, I watched her do it a 1000 times. We all know the kitchen was her domain.
More from the Kitchen
More from the Kitchen
With some of her nephew Anthony's grand kids but I am not sure which ones or when.
With some of her nephew Anthony's grand kids but I am not sure which ones or when.
Mark and Faustina were inseparable at times.
Mark and Faustina were inseparable at times.
Two GREAT Mom's, Faustina and my Aunt Lee, John and Nancy's mom at a picnic in July 1974 on Burton Ave in Erie. Faustina looks like that better be her last drink!!
Two GREAT Mom's, Faustina and my Aunt Lee, John and Nancy's mom at a picnic in July 1974 on Burton Ave in Erie. Faustina looks like that better be her last drink!!
My moms "daughter" and my "sister" Nancy with her husband Rick
My moms "daughter" and my "sister" Nancy with her husband Rick
My mom with her other "kids" Nancy's wedding in 1979.
My mom with her other "kids" Nancy's wedding in 1979.
My mom and her "twin" Fay Grimaldi along with Karyn at Gina Grimaldi's wedding in 1999.
My mom and her "twin" Fay Grimaldi along with Karyn at Gina Grimaldi's wedding in 1999.
My God parents Doc and Carrie Lee Minadeo, with my mom and dad at my HS graduation party in 1974. They along with their children Karen and Mike were "family" for as far back as I can remember.
My God parents Doc and Carrie Lee Minadeo, with my mom and dad at my HS graduation party in 1974. They along with their children Karen and Mike were "family" for as far back as I can remember.
Faustina's sister Mary, her lifelong friend Bessie Mitchell, and I think my cousin Susan's mom Jay Onorato at a picnic on Burton Ave.
Faustina's sister Mary, her lifelong friend Bessie Mitchell, and I think my cousin Susan's mom Jay Onorato at a picnic on Burton Ave.
Portland Oregon 1978. what I would give to look like that again. Faustina never aged it seemed. She always looked the same. I didn't inherit that trait.
Portland Oregon 1978. what I would give to look like that again. Faustina never aged it seemed. She always looked the same. I didn't inherit that trait.
My dad and mom on ther 50th wedding anniversary. Many of you attended the party in Federaal Way, WA.
My dad and mom on ther 50th wedding anniversary. Many of you attended the party in Federaal Way, WA.
Close friends well into their early 90's, my mom with my dads amazing cousin Lilian Ciro.
Close friends well into their early 90's, my mom with my dads amazing cousin Lilian Ciro.
spring of 1978, my dad and I about to shove off for our cross country trip to Portland, Oregon. There was room for Faustina unfortunately, but she hung tough even though I know my leaaving was very hard on her.
spring of 1978, my dad and I about to shove off for our cross country trip to Portland, Oregon. There was room for Faustina unfortunately, but she hung tough even though I know my leaaving was very hard on her.
My parents and Georgia and Louis Markopolos in 1974 at my and their son Harry's joint Graduation party. They were also "Family" and loved by my mom. Its worth noting that their son Harry has gone on to be a bit famous as the guy who outed Bernie Maddoff a
My parents and Georgia and Louis Markopolos in 1974 at my and their son Harry's joint Graduation party. They were also "Family" and loved by my mom. Its worth noting that their son Harry has gone on to be a bit famous as the guy who outed Bernie Maddoff a
My mom with Louis Markopolos in the garage on Burton Ave. She was always a good listener.
My mom with Louis Markopolos in the garage on Burton Ave. She was always a good listener.
My Dad, Aunt Mary, my mom, Bessie Mitchell
My Dad, Aunt Mary, my mom, Bessie Mitchell
My mom with Pattie Corrella, Carmella Corrella and my god mother Carrie Lee Minadeo.
My mom with Pattie Corrella, Carmella Corrella and my god mother Carrie Lee Minadeo.
Another great Mom, Jay Onorato, my cousin Susan's mom.
Another great Mom, Jay Onorato, my cousin Susan's mom.
Faustina and my Dad relaxing out at someons house.
Faustina and my Dad relaxing out at someons house.
My Mom talking to her treasured grand nephew, Steve at a pinic in Erie around 1982.
My Mom talking to her treasured grand nephew, Steve at a pinic in Erie around 1982.
My Moms nephews who she could not have been more proud of for their accomplishments in life. Graduation Day for my Cousin John Grimaldi. During his years as a dentist he took very good care of his aunt and her teeth always for free, Thanks Cousin John.
My Moms nephews who she could not have been more proud of for their accomplishments in life. Graduation Day for my Cousin John Grimaldi. During his years as a dentist he took very good care of his aunt and her teeth always for free, Thanks Cousin John.
I am the youngest of all the first tier cousins of Mary, John, and Faustina. This is my cousin Anthony who was the oldest, "The Godfather". I will never forget his sense of humor and he and his large familybrought immense joy to my Mom when she visited ev
I am the youngest of all the first tier cousins of Mary, John, and Faustina. This is my cousin Anthony who was the oldest, "The Godfather". I will never forget his sense of humor and he and his large familybrought immense joy to my Mom when she visited ev
My David Grimaldi, "the Consigliere" to his brother Anthony. I will always remember playing tennis with him against my cousin Anthony and his son Steve. To a young guy in DC in the mid 70's he was as cool as they come. My mom adored him.
My David Grimaldi, "the Consigliere" to his brother Anthony. I will always remember playing tennis with him against my cousin Anthony and his son Steve. To a young guy in DC in the mid 70's he was as cool as they come. My mom adored him.
Morrie and Faustina, the last 10 years of his life as his health steadily deteriorated my Mom took amazing care of my Dad. I treasure those memories of them and how love evolves as we age.
Morrie and Faustina, the last 10 years of his life as his health steadily deteriorated my Mom took amazing care of my Dad. I treasure those memories of them and how love evolves as we age.
One of my favorite pics of my Mom and Dad on the porch at 3913 Burton sometime in the mid 80's.
One of my favorite pics of my Mom and Dad on the porch at 3913 Burton sometime in the mid 80's.
Bye everyone....I love you all.
Bye everyone....I love you all.