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Long Island Couples Celebrate 50 Years Of Marriage: Photos

Nearly 30 couples celebrated 50 years of marriage ahead of Valentine's Day. Here are some photos from the event.

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Nearly 30 couples celebrated 50 years of marriage ahead of Valentine's Day at a Genser Cona Elder Law Firm event Wednesday night.
Nearly 30 couples celebrated 50 years of marriage ahead of Valentine's Day at a Genser Cona Elder Law Firm event Wednesday night. (Mark Goldman)

MELVILLE, NY — Close to 30 special couples married for 50 years or more were honored with a complimentary Valentine's dinner to celebrate their love at an event hosted by Genser Cona Elder Law Firm Wednesday night.

"As elder lawyers, we are fortunate to meet so many couples who were high school sweethearts or met during wartime and have been married for so many years," Melissa Negrin-Wiener, Esq. Genser Cona Elder Law, said via news release. "We wanted to recognize them and celebrate their longstanding love."

Below are some photos:

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David and Roni Negrin - Smithtown. Anniversary date: March 8, 1970 (Credit: Mark Goldman)
Terry and Art Causin - Melville. Anniversary date: Jan. 17, 1960 (Credit: Mark Goldman)
Judy and Jerome Coopersmith - Rockville Centre. Anniversary date: Feb. 14, 1956 (Credit: Mark Goldman)
Murray and Gayle Weitz - Commack. Anniversary date: Feb. 2, 1956 (Credit: Mark Goldman)
Thomas & Dolly Rizzo - East Meadow. Married 66 years. (Credit: Mark Goldman)
Margie and Joe Licata. Anniversary date: Oct. 18, 1969 (Credit: Mark Goldman)

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