On August 15, 1982 Frank and Elisabeth D’Ambrosios of Ellwood City, got to do something very few Americans will ever have the opportunity to do. The inseparable couple celebrated their seventy fifth wedding anniversary.
The two were married August 15, 1907 at the St Theresa Catholic Church in Waterbury, Connecticut. Frank was nineteen year of age and Elisabeth was fifteen, and they had only known each other for eight months when they were wed. The bride and groom were both originally from Italy; however they lived in Ellwood City since 1918.
The anniversary celebration hosted many special guests including United States Rep. Eugene Atkinson, Lawrence County Judges, Lawrence County Commissioners and other state and local officials. The D’Ambrosios were also presented with federal, state and local commendations. Also, the couple received a congratulatory phone call from President Ronald Reagan.
At the time of their anniversary, the D’Ambrosios had fourteen children, sixty eight grandchildren, and fifty three great grandchildren already. The couple was still able to enjoy playing cards, fishing, and was still very much in love.
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