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Orlandos’ 60th anniversary picnic at Boardman club

Sunday, August 14, 2011

YOUNGSTOWN

The 60th wedding anniversary of Edward F. and Margaret J. Orlando of Youngstown was celebrated recently with a picnic at Applewood Swim and Tennis Club in Boardman.

Special guests were their original honor attendants, Earl Porter and Phyliss Battafrano.

Mr. Orlando and the former Margaret J. DePascale were married July 11, 1951, at St. Anthony Church in Brier Hill by the Rev. Peter Faini. They have three daughters, Mary Jo (Bill) Olson, Geri (Jim) DeCenso and Jackie (Leo) Madden; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson.

Mrs. Orlando worked for the family grocery business in Brier Hill.

Mr. Orlando retired as a captain with Youngstown Fire Department. He is a Coast Guard veteran, and works in floral sales and delivery.

The couple are members of St. Christine Church.