Isn’t this a great old photo? Of course I’m a bit biased since it is the wedding photograph of my grandparents: Michael Ambruso (b. 1889, son of Rocco) and Vincenza “Jennie” Lammardo. They were married in Mt. Virgin Church in Garfield, NJ on 15 Feb 1920. The maid of honor was Michael’s sister, Felicia (front row, far left). The best man was Felicia’s fiancé, Lorenzo Mancini (front row, far right). They were married at Mt. Virgin Church two months later.
I am almost certain that there is another Ambruso directly behind the bride. It looks exactly like Michael Ambruso (b. 1891) son of Giuseppe, from Philadelphia. He was the groom’s first cousin. They grew up together as young boys in Salandra. He traveled all the way to Garfield, NJ to be in his cousin’s wedding party. I wonder how many other Ambruso’s from Philadelphia came with him for the wedding celebration. Viva la familia!
If you have any old Ambruso wedding photos where you can identify Ambruso relatives, please send them to me via email (jmcast@rcn.com). I'll be sure to post them.
