A Love Story Built On Strength And Unwavering Support

Wedding anniversaries often don’t come with a lot of pomp and circumstance unless there are milestones….10, 20, 25, 30, 40 and the ultimate 50-year golden anniversary.  With that said today is the 44^th anniversary of Jane Viggiano becoming Jane Williams and our celebration will be somewhat subdued outside of a nice dinner at Berkeley Cut in South Seaside Park.

I’d be lying if I said we've have had 44 years of smooth sailing with no rough seas. I have truly tested that part about “in sickness and in health” following a 30-month period in which I had three back surgeries and both hips replaced.  Each time recovery centered on Jane’s devotion to helping me in every way possible and even to this day I still need her to tie my shoes…when I’m not wearing sandals.  She was an amazing caretaker and motivational speaker as I was not the easiest person to deal with. For the most part that is all in the rearview mirror expect for the neuropathy in my left foot courtesy of my second back surgery in New York…that is something I will have to deal with for the rest of my life.

Of course like other couples who have stood the test of time there have been plenty of ups and downs.  However we raised two amazing children who are our lasting legacy and have two grandchildren that we love and adore.  That adds up to success and I would not change that for anything...plus she is as beautiful today as when we got married.

So 44 years after she said “I do” she still does and I could not be luckier. Happy Anniversary Jane, I love you and know I have gotten the best of the deal.