Here comes the bride!!
And Her Father.
St. Columba Church, Phila. Pa.
Where were you on 9/13/1952??? I was sweating "bullets". The temperature in the wedding hall must have been 110 degrees. It was 98 outside. But it was a great day. 2 of the CRAZIEST families in Phila were forever joined together. Yep, John W. Dorrnisch married the cute little girl from the next block Joan Agnes Sheahan. When these 2 families got together it was always crazy. I would sit back and quietly observe the hilarious behavior on both sides. Jack & Joan were married for 48 wonderful years. Throughout that time, they still maintained close contact with many of their childhood friends. Jack & Joan had 4 children. Diane, John W. Dornisch, Jr. (remember William was the middle name of all males to that point in honor of GrandPop Dornisch) Then came Joan and of course, the prized baby Mark. A great family, that prided itself on FAMILY FIRST!! What great times they had together. Hopefully you will meet them all in Myrtle Beach. Now only 8 1/2 months away. SEE YOU THERE!!
Who will be coming?? All of the Mechanicsburg Group. Paul & Alyce, Children Christine, Patty, Susan, P. Michael (did you know Mike's first name is Paul) and Mary Catherine (named after both Grandmom's) and their respective spouse's. PLUS 13 Grand Kids. Uncle Bob & Aunt Corky, PLUS Andrea. Still unsure of Russell Jr. and his new bride along with his and Andrea's mom Nery. No word from Russ Sr or Robert W. Dornisch, Jr. The entire Florida group is in: Aunt Joann & Uncle Bill, Regina and her date, Beth and Katie (dates are optional) Bill, Jr. and his lady of the month. Of course, California is in with John W. Dornisch and his Bride Sheila (is that spelling correct?) 3 sons Jonathon, Jeremiah and Jordan (not necessarily in that order or spelling) We have some uncertainty with the Phila contingent. Diane, and daughters Diane (now married to Tom Gallagher) and Laura Heim. Joan and Kevin Ryan (He loves drinking shots) and their daughter Victoria. Mark might not be able to pull himself away from his assigned duties. We LOVE all of you and are praying all can make this event. WHEW!! that's a lotta people.Hold the Phone!!! Is this where the idea for the song "Forever Young" came??
This is a great picture. Is it from the Wilson Line in Phila? Ask me about the double date Jack & Bill had on that cruise ship during the 50's. You gotta show up in Myrtle Beach to hear the story. ALERT!! ALERT!! ALERT!!
WE HAVE JUST CONFIRMED RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED...
WE WILL BE STAYING AT THE CAPTAIN'S QUARTERS A & B IN NORTH MYRTLE BEACH THIS L-SHAPED RESIDENCE IS ACTUALLY 2 UNITS THAT WILL ACCOMODATE 50 (DID YOU HEAR THAT) 50 PEOPLE. YES WE CAN TAKE YOU AND YOU WILL STILL HAVE YOUR OWN BED AT THIS LATE DATE. AUNT JOANN IS HANDLING FLORIDA, COLORADO, ALABAMA, CALIFORNIA & PHILA. UNCLE PAUL HAS MECHANICSBURG
