My Godmother, Catherine Ruffino
My Godmother, Catherine Ruffino, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 1999. Her memorial, requiem mass, and funeral were an occasion to meet many members of my family. Here are some pictures of them, taken May 16-18 in Bablylon, New York.

Aunt Catherine's generation: the first Americans. John Ceci, Anna Bonny, Louis J. Ceci.
The second generation, front row: Linda Ceci (John Ceci's sister), Anne Marie, Bernardine (Bena) Ruffino Costanzo, Vinnie Ruffino. The second generation, back row: David John Ceci (my half-brother), Jean (Jeannie), Karen, John (Johnny Boy) Ceci, me (Louis G. Ceci). Picture taken by my father.
The Delightful Bonny Women: Jean, Karen, Aunt Anna, Anne Marie. (Not pictured, Eileen, who was in Dallas.)
John Ceci and his wife, Dolly. Aunt Anna in the background, and my Dad's wife, Shirley, on the right.
Aunt Catherine's son, Vincent (Vinnie), and Uncle John's son, John (Johnny Boy).
Aunt Catherine's daughter, Bernardine (Bena), and my Dad.
Bernadine and Tony Costanzo's daughters: Lorraine, Maria (Marie), and Regina Catherine (Gina).
Uncle John and Aunt Anna.
My Dad and I.