Louis Sanfilippo with cousin 1929
Coney Island 1930, Rose, Mickey and Frieda
Marian Drucker at 17 months - May 1935
Uncle Lou on leave at home after basic training Aug 1944.
Uncle Lou on MP Duty at Camp Blanding near Jacksonville, FL on Dec 30 1944
My dad Ralph Sanfilippo went to NYC to make a name for himself at age 16. He went by the name Ray Philips and is pictured here performing with his band on April 10, 1945.
Ralph Sanfilippo at 17 in 1946
Louis Sanfilippo and his dog in 1946 after returning home from the War.
Ralph Sanfilippo (Pop) 1947
Maryann Sanfilippo April 1947
Nanny and Uncle Lou 1947
Lou in Brooklyn 1947
Marian Drucker at age 14 in 1947.
Louis Sanfilippo 1948
Nanny 1950
Pop 1950
Lou and Marian - Engagement Picture taken in 1951 at my dad who worked at the Lorstan studio at the time. Lorstan was born out of the vision of two siblings, Laurence and Stanley Slutsker in the 1920's. Lorstan operated as a family business opening studios throughout New Jersey during the first half of the twentieth century. Although the family sold it in 2005, the company still operates to this day under the name Lors Photography.
Lou, Marian and Francis mom with the kids 1951 (L-R) Francis nephew, Ralph, Victor's sister and Victor Gregorio
Louis and Marian Sanfilippo's wedding dinner with the family on Aug 8, 1951. Lt-Rt: My mom Betty, Chickie (Marian's brother at 12yo), Pop and Nanny (my grandparents), Lou and Marian, and Rose (Marian's mom). The picture was taken by my dad Ralph.
Celebrating at the famous El Morocco NYC in 1951. Lt-Rt: my Uncle Lou and Aunt Marian, Ida and her date, Lou and Fran Gregorio
Dining at the historic Stork Club NYC in 1952. My Uncle Lou and Aunt Marian are seated left center with Fran and Lou Gregorio seated to their left.
