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NEIGHBORHOOD NOIR
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January 1, 1980. Francis Reed Schoolyard, 11th & Moore Streets. From left, William Ziconni, Chris Biciacco, Anthony “Lem” Silvestro, David Momarello. January 1954. Jerry Blavat dances around the living room at 1534 McKean Street with his cousins and aunts at age 13.
1941. Isabella & Michele Losavio in their backyard on Camac Street in South Philly.
October 22, 1950. Larry & Joanne Gatta. Larry, who passed away last year, carried this photo in his wallet for 70 years. 1973. Maria Elena’s Christening at St. Nicholas of Tolentine Church. Ralph & Marion Passio with Joe, Mia & Patty.
1964. Michele “Giosa” Cirucci on 9th & Ritner. Circa 1954. Jerry Blavat has breakfast with his mom Lucille Blavat at their house at 1906 S. Bancroft Street. 1954. Joseph Abrecka Grimes with his maternal grandmother Mary Lesny Abrecka in Washington DC.
Easter Sunday 1962. Alfina Cimini with sons Leonard & Ronnie.
February 1959. Tommy Retallick & Aunt Catherine toast to the times. 1949. Rose & Jim Pittman enjoy a sunny day on the beach in Atlantic City.
1953. Maxine Garshman relaxes on the beach in Cape Cod.
Circa 1945. Frank & Rose Donatucci. April 14, 1951. Wedding day for Helen (Ludwig) & Leon Testa at St. Ludwig’s Church. 1980. Anthony & Rita Impagliazzo on their wedding day at St. Hed-wig Church in Fairmount.
