Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1976 50th Birthday Party 'Takes the Cake' as a Huge Success

Plenty of positive feedback continues from Andrew Warde High School's Class of 1976 50th birthday party, which was held last Saturday evening at Bravo's Restaurant in downtown Fairfield. The event came just over two years after the highly-successful 30-year reunion in August of 2006.

"I had a great time," wrote Tommy DeLaurentis. "It was great to see Bahama Bob (Vadas) having such a good time visiting with people he hasn't seen since forever. As usual these 'gatherings' go by too fast. The months leading up to the events drag and then finally the night is here and by the time you know it, the night is over."

DeLaurentis, pictured above second-from-right along with Mark Waxman, Mark Vida, and "Bahama" Bob Vadas, added, "It was great talking with Mark and his wife, Sherri, John V, Mark V (we literally made the bartender go down stairs to get more booze), Steve Syarto, and Paul Rossitto, who I've known since kindergarten at Holland Hill School. Debbie and the committee did a great job."

"I just wanted to write a note to tell the entire committee that they did a great job on the 50th party this past Saturday," wrote Nina Bonacci Walsh. "Thanks for all the effort that was put in. It was nice to see people once again."

Joanne Amelung Lavista, pictured above with Ken Catandella, wrote, "I loved the party and had a great time. It was so good to see everyone and hear about their accomplishments, such as jobs, family, travel, etc. over these 32 years!" Darlene DeSiena added, "I had a nice time last night. It was small and informal and just right."

"Being able to celebrate my 50th with the class was very special," emphasized Mark Waxman, who attended with his wife, Sherri, and flew in from Cleveland. "The turnout was great. I think we must have had around 50 people, if not a few more. The committee did a wonderful job at Bravo's." Mark added an essay on the special party and his weekend trip home in the entry below.

What did you think of the party? Let me know or add a "comment" below.

Paul

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