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Julianna Cesarano, who celebrated a drive-by Sweet Sixteen May 24 and her boyfriend, John. (Courtesy/Jenn Cesarano)Staten Island Advance
Julianna Cesarano had visions of a uniquely special Sweet 16 replete with “Fire and Ice” theme at Ariana’s South in Richmond Valley.
But when the coronavirus struck, Julianna’s family members and friends took an alternate course.
Julianna Cesarano, who celebrated her Sweet Sixteen at a drive by birthday parade hugs her sister, Victoria. (Courtesy/Jenn Cesarano)Staten Island Advance
Her parents, Jenn and Frank, brothers Frankie and Nicholas and sister Victoria brainstormed a fun family drive by on Sunday, May 24, Julianna’s actual birthday. And her boyfriend, John, thought he’d follow up with a second drive by where friends stopped to shower the “birthday girl” with all sorts of festive greetings and gifts.
Julianna Cesarano celebrates her Sweet Sixteen with a drive by birthday parade. (Courtesy/Jenn Cesarano)Staten Island Advance
A soon-to-be junior at St. Joseph by-the-Sea High School, Julianna plays volleyball and flag football at the Huguenot school.
Julianna Cesarano holds flowers to commemorate her Sweet Sixteen birthday. (Courtesy/Jenn Cesarano)Staten Island Advance
“We made the best out of the circumstances we were given,” said Jenn. “The most important thing was that Julianna was surrounded by the people who love her most. That’s what really matters when all is said and done. Her smile was all we wanted.”
Julianna’s exclaimed: “ Although it was not the Sweet 16 I pictured, I had a lot of fun spending time with my friends and family on my special day!”
Julianna Cesaro celebrated her Sweet Sixteen with a drive by birthday parade May 24. (Courtesy/Jenn Cesarano)Staten Island Advance
HAPPY 92nd BIRTHDAY!
From left, Pasquale Guadagni, Concetta (Tina) Guadagni who turned 92, and Marguerita Cundari. (Courtesy/Gina Cundari)Staten Island Advance
During these uncertain times etched in history, the family of Concetta (Tina) Guadagni say they are blessed to have their matriarch in their lives.
On June 13, the Feast Day of St. Anthony, Tina’s family celebrated with a special drive-by parade to ring in another year of health and happiness.
The birthday girl, known as Tina, has been married to Pasquale, 93, the love of her life, for nearly 64 years.
From left, Lisa Durso, Concetta (Tina) Guadagni and Marguerite Cundari. (Courtesy/Gina Cundari)Staten Island Advance
The couple are parents to Marguerite and Lisa, grandmother to Gina, Andrea , Michael and Raymond and great grandma to Sophie Rae.
Tina was born and raised in Brooklyn and has resided in Great Kills for the last 20 years.
She enjoys Harlequin novels and movies, crossword puzzles, scratch off lottos, cooking and most of all time with her family!
STATEN ISLAND ACADEMY GRAD EARNS GOLD MEDAL AWARD
Second Lt. Connor Frascati (Courtesy/Darlene Crowe)Staten Island Advance
Second Lt. Connor Frascati, a Staten Island Academy alumnus in the Class of 2016, is this year’s winner of the Reserve Organization of America’s Gold Medal and has commissioned as a military intelligence officer within the National Guard.
A 2020 graduate of the University of Richmond with a bachelor of arts degree in leadership studies, with a double-major in political science, Frascati earned a four-year ROTC scholarship and served as a congressional intern to Congressman Max Rose and Congresswoman Abigail Spanberger.
Frascati most recently served as a Homeland Security Intern in the Virginia Office of Public Safety and Homeland Security and as the Spider Cadet Battalion Commander beginning in the fall of 2019.
Ultimately, Frascati demonstrated outstanding qualities of leadership, moral character, and aptitude for future military service.
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