Tag Archives: 1975

Our Christmas Tragedy – 1975

Posted on December 9, 2015 by toritto

  I can still feel the moment. Christmas Eve 1975. The day our carefree life ended and a decade of heartache began. We married in 1963 and our 12th anniversary was coming up in 4 days. We had no children the first … Continue reading →

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86, via Condotti

Posted on October 9, 2015 by toritto

Crisp and clear it was that day befitting Roman January strolling down the Spanish steps to buy the International Tribune. Planned a quiet morning out to share a moment with the gods a coffee and the Sunday paper  to sit … Continue reading →

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Toritto in Venice – 1975

Posted on August 9, 2015 by toritto

It’s January 1975 and thirty something Toritto is going on a business trip for the Great American Travel Company. To Venice. Italy. Tough duty but someone has to do it. Actually the company’s “Venice” office is in Mestre, a bit of an … Continue reading →

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Our Christmas Tragedy – 1975

Posted on December 10, 2014 by toritto

I can still feel the moment. Christmas Eve 1975. The day our carefree life ended and a decade of heartache began. We married in 1963 and our 12th anniversary was coming up in 4 days. We had no children the first ten … Continue reading →

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