Lucarelli’s 50th
Tony and Ginny Lucarelli celebrated their
50th wedding anniversary on August 28, 2026. They were married on
August 28, 1976, at Christ the King Catholic Church in Toledo,
Ohio, in a grand family celebration with 500 guests in
attendance. Their wedding party included Ginny’s six
sisters, Rosemary, Patty, Barbara, Mary, Julie, Theresa and her
brother, Joe; alongside Tony’s brothers, Robert, Albert
(Sonny), Victor and his three cousins, Don, Jim, and Dennis
Polito and friend, Sam Ray, truly a family event!
Tony spent his career in a family business
“Al‘s Upholstery” on Monroe Street—a
cherished family business originally established in 1930 by his
parents, Al and Louise Lucarelli. Tony and Ginny purchased
property in Swanton, where they built the home they still enjoy
today, surrounded by a peaceful haven filled with deer, wild
turkeys and other animals. Active members of their parish and
community Tony and Ginny hosted countless spaghetti dinners for
Ladyfield School where their three children attended, as well as
Saint Richard’s Catholic Church and led many engaged
couples conferences. These days they enjoy running the trails at
Toledo area Metroparks and representing the +75 year old division
in local road races.
The couple celebrated this 50-year
milestone surrounded by their children and grandchildren: Andrea
Lucarelli (Jake Sand), children, Ellanor and Noah, Anthony II
Lucarelli, daughter, Brielle, Dominic (Sarah) Lucarelli,
children, Ava, Mauro, Milena, Leo, Cora, and Vincent, at their
home with over 100 family and guests this August. When asked what
keeps them young, Tony quoted a Clint Eastwood movie line
“don’t let the old man in.”
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McInnisRubando
Margaret M. McInnis and Nicholas P.
Rubando were married on Saturday, August 22, 2026, in the
bride’s hometown of Madison, Wisconsin, surrounded by
family and friends. Their love story began several years earlier
in Nicholas’ hometown of Toledo, Ohio, where a shared
commitment to public service first brought their paths together.
Nicholas, a Toledo-area native, had
returned home after eight years in Los Angeles and became active
in community politics and ran for congress. Margaret, a Madison
native, moved to Washington, D.C., for graduate school before
joining the staff of Toledo Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur. Margaret
was visiting Toledo and Nicholas was running for Bowling Green
City Council, when they exchanged messages to connect. A casual
drink at The Attic turned into dinner, and before long, visits
between Ohio and Washington grew into a long-distance
relationship.
After Nicholas won his seat on Bowling
Green City Council, he asked Margaret to be his girlfriend before
the city’s holiday parade. They spent the next two years
traveling between Ohio and Washington before Nicholas moved to DC
to be closer to family and his love. Nicholas later proposed on
Christmas Eve during a trip with Margaret’s parents. Nearly
five years after connecting in Northwest Ohio, the couple
returned to Margaret’s hometown to exchange vows and begin
their next chapter as husband and wife.
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A Love Story That Spans Seven Decades
This week, we joyfully celebrate the
remarkable milestone of our beloved parents, Edward and Sharon
Zak as they mark 70 years of marriage - a true testament to love,
commitment, and partnership.
Married on September 15, 1956 at St.
Anthony Catholic Church in Temperance Michigan, Mom and Dad began
their journey together with little more than hope in their hearts
and dreams for the future. Over the years, they built a life
filled with laughter, hard work, and unwavering devotion - not
only to each other but to their family. They renewed their
original vows on September 12th at Our Lady of Mount Carmel
Church in Temperance Michigan.
Through life’s joys and challenges,
they have been each other’s greatest supporters. Their love
has been the steady anchor for our family, guiding us with their
example of patience, kindness, and faith.
From raising 3 children to welcoming 9
grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren, their legacy is one of
love that continues to grow with each generation.
We, their children - Ed, Cheryl and Vicki
- are grateful for the lessons they’ve taught us: that love
is a choice you make every day, that laughter is the best
medicine, and that family is life’s greatest blessing.
Happy 70th Anniversary, Mom and Dad. Your
story of 70 years is an inspiration, and your love a wonderful
gift.
With all our love,
Your Children and Families
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