If
this picture wasn't in black and white, some of you may think it
replicates some of the family fun in recent weeks. But this family event
was probably held some 60 years ago or more. You all come by your love
of family gatherings honestly! There is a long history of such for you
to benefit from.
This picture is
meaningful to me in many ways. One is that it reminds us that we aren't
the first generation to enjoy a good time and silliness. Aunt Josie Albertini and
Aunt Rose Albertini helped identify their Uncle Frank Abatangelo on the ground under the
spigot; Esther on his legs; Walter Junior the young boy; their Aunt Bea
Abatangelo on the far left, your Aunt Rose in the middle and Great Aunt Rose
Jozwicki drinking from the glass. Aunt Rose tells me Esther is around 75 so I feel
pretty certain this was taken at least 60 years ago.
The
Messa children (Mary, Rose, Louis, Bea, Peter) didn't have a happy home
life (an understatement). Most of them suffered from serious health
problems in adulthood. But when they got together, good times and
silliness ruled! It's a reminder that we can find strength in our family
gatherings especially when times are difficult either personally or
more globally.
Another reason this picture
is meaningful to me was supplied by cousin Diana whose sharp eye noticed
that the picture I previously posted of your grandparents was taken in
the same location. She noticed the lattice work. When I looked at the
both pictures more carefully, I had one of those "dope slap" revelations
and realized we had 3 pictures from the same event.
We
had originally been puzzling over the identity of the man on the
ground. When I put these 3 pictures together it is obvious that it is
Uncle Frank. Mystery of the man on the ground solved by keen
observation--thanks Diana! Another reminder that family history is a
family effort.
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