In order to begin tr
acing my branch of the DeBonis tree, I have to begin with my parents and work backwards. It all began when Joe Motter, a boy from Ohio who was stationed at Fort Banks, Massachusetts, met a girl, Arlene DeBonis.
Arlene is the oldest daughter of Vincent and Catherine (King) DeBonis.
The notation on the back of this photograph reads, “Saturday we went to Glouchester”.
OMG-my big sister. They are standin in front of my father’s ? ’53 Pontiac, In the
background, you can see part of the Dickson’s house, a lovely family we all grew up
with. I always remember my sister being beautiful at that age, this picture is a perfect example. I love the outfits on the both of them. WOW, I think I was about
4 yrs old at the time of this picture. I had never seen this picture and glad it is published.
Long,long time ago, that was…..
Thanks for all of the great information!
No, that waa Joe’s 1937 Ford which he went home on leave to get in 1952, Prior to that, we walked or rode the bus wherever we went.
Cathi. I think that the car in the picture is a 46? Plymouth buisness coupe. It may have been Uncle Dintys car????
I do remember Uncle Vince having a 53/54 Pontiac sedan. It was the first car I had seen with self canceling turn signals. The rear seat was almost as big as todays queen size bed.
Check with Jack DeBonis he may know.
Dinner Table
Left side Grampy Grasso , Bob , Jack ,Jean and Cathy
Head of table Catherine (King ) DeBonis
Right side Arlean and Nana Grasso
With the big turkey on the table I would say it was Thanksgiving
The reason I say this no Christmas decoration