Mr. and Mrs. Nando Ginocchietti, of Pittston, are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.

They were married on Sept. 1, 1945 at St. Rocco’s Church, Pittston, by the bride’s cousin, Rev. Sam Anzalone. They were attended by Marie Ginocchietti Venarucci, sister of the groom; and Samuel Falzone, cousin of the bride.

Mrs. Ginocchietti is the former Marian Ferraro, daughter of the late Cataldo and Catherine Ferraro, Pittston. Mr. Ginocchietti is the son of the late Louis and Orsolina Ginocchietti, Pittston.

The couple has three children, Anthony and his wife Deborah, Nanticoke; and Patrick and Kathy, both of Pittston. They have eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.

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A celebration to mark the occasion was held in their honor.

Mr. and Mrs. Nando Ginochietti on their wedding day in 1945
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Mr. and Mrs. Nando Ginochietti today
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