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LABARBERA’S CELEBRATE 50TH ANNIVERSARY

February 17, 2017 The Waynedale News Staff 0 min read

LaBarbera 50th Anniversary — Vince and Marty LaBarbera

Vince and Marty LaBarbera celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary on January 28, 2017.

They are the parents of four children: Michael, Arvada, CO; Gregory, Vancouver, WA; Timothy, Warren, IN and Christine (Robbins), Butler, IN. They have three grandchildren and one great grandchild.

The LaBarberas have lived in or near Waynedale for most of their married life. They are active members of St. Therese Catholic Church.

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