Gina Petrecca and Frank Brunette were married on November 20, 1948 at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Father Baffaro officiated the double-ring ceremony. Gina is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Petrecca, Frank is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruno Brunette of Yelm. Gina is wearing a white slipper satin gown with marquisette yoke, long sleeves, full skirt and a long train; her bouquet is made of white carnations and stephanotis centered around an orchid (T.N.T., 12/12/48, p. D-10).

Weddings--Tacoma--1940-1950; Grooms (Weddings)--1940-1950; Brides--1940-1950; Wedding costume--1940-1950; Marriage--Tacoma; Petrecca, Gina--Marriage; Brunette, Frank; Petrecca--Family; Brunette--Family; St. Rita's Catholic Church (Tacoma);

Double-ring wedding ceremony of Beverly Tropiano and Donald Arthur Johnson at St. Rita's Catholic Church on February 14, 1953. Beverly is the daughter of Domenico and Mary Tropiano and Donald is the son of Mrs. Alveta Johnson and the late C.O. Johnson. Rev. Father Anthony Buffaro administers vows at altar. Biblical statues adorn the sanctuary. Pews filled with invited guests. (TNT 2-15-1953, D-4-article only)

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tropiano, Beverly Mary--Marriage; Johnson, Donald Arthur; Brides--1950-1960; Grooms (Weddings)--1950-1960; Wedding clothing & dress--1950-1960; Priests--Tacoma--1950-1960; St. Ritas Catholic Church (Tacoma);

Wedding of Beverly Tropiano to Donald Arthur Johnson at St. Rita's Catholic Church, Tacoma, in February of 1953. Crowd assembling on steps of church following ceremony. Neighborhood houses across street.

Weddings--Tacoma--1950-1960; Tropiano, Beverly Mary--Marriage; St. Ritas Catholic Church (Tacoma);