Vincenzo was born and raised in Italy. His dad worked all his life as a boatwain on a ferry traveling daily from Naples to Capri. His mother stayed home to raise him, his older sister and two brothers. His sister and her husband moved to New Jersey. They bought an Italian Pizzeria and Restaurant in South Jersey. When Vincenzo and his brothers turned 17, they moved to Jersey and worked in the restaurant . A few years later, his sister and her family retired to Italy. All three brothers took over the business. His older brother is married and has three children. His younger brother is recently married, and his wife is expecting their first child.
Joan’s Family at Caine’s Baby Shower
Joan is one of five children. Her father worked as a chemical engineer while her mother stayed at home to raise the family. Her parents are retired and living in Florida now. Joan's two sisters live in Georgia and are married with two children each. Her older brother is married. They just had their first child. Her younger brother is married with three children. Both of her brother's still live in New Jersey.
Sandra, Joan's daughter from a previous marriage is a beautician and has a son His name is Caine and is a year and a half. They live in a townhouse a couple of miles away. Being Grandparents is a such joy. We are having fun teaching him Italian games, words, and nursery rhymes.
Our House and Neighborhood
Our Home
Our home is located on an acre of property, within a cul-de-sac. It is a heavily wooded area which has a beautiful park like feel to it. There are five other homes on our block. We have a two story, four bedroom house with a large front porch. Our finished basement has been converted into a large playroom full of toys. The backyard is our own private oasis. It has rock gardens, a pond, tiki bar, a large patio for family BBQ's. During the summer we enjoy swimming in the pool, planting in the garden, swinging the children in the swing set, a game of basketball, badminton or horseshoes. Are favorite of all of these is crochet. There are four parks in our town, two of which have beautiful water views. On a nice summer day there are tons of children playing together, it's so peaceful.
Our Home in Italy
We also have a summer house located in Vincenzo's hometown. It is on a hill along the Mediterranean coast of Italy, surrounded by the islands of Capri, Procida and Ischia. His mother and sister live only steps away. The family property has four acres of land covered with orange trees, lemon trees, and many other fruit trees There is a large garden where all the vegetables are grown. Most of the food they eat comes right from the land. The small town is filled with outdoor café's, some along the hilltops over looking the incredible view of the sea. Something unique in Italy, is every town has a piazza (square). The piazza in the center of town is a favorite gathering place for both the young and old.
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