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- Niagara Gazette - 4/20/1968
ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH was the setting at
U a.m. today (April 20, 1968) for the marriage
of Miss Kathleen Ruggirello and Mark
S. Simmons.
The Rev. Carl J. Fenice officiated at the
double-ring ceremony uniting the daughter of
Air. and Mrs. Charles Ruggirello, 480 18th St..
and the son of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen J. Simmons
Sr., 1355 Norwood Ave. The couple received
the Papal Blessing and the bride presented
a bouquet of roses to the Altar of the
Blessed Mother. She was given in marriage by
her father. -
The bride .was attired in a princess gown of
silk organza with Alencon lace on the bodice
and fitted sleeves. The gown featured"a chapel
train. A beaded crown secured her bouffant
veil and she carried a cascade of stephanotis
centered with an orchid.
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MRS. FRANCIS E. MAHAR, sister of the
bride, was matron of honor.. She wore a princess
gown of Nile green linen with scoop neckline
and Venise lace trim. A matching cluster
headpiece and face veil completed her ensemble
and she carried a cascade of cymbidium
orchids.
Stephen J. Simmons Jr. served as best man
for his brohter. Ushers were Lawrence Noworyta,
Michael Noworyta and Pat C. Ruggirello,
brother of the bride.
After a reception at the Como Restaurant,
Mr. and Mrs. Simmons left for a wedding trip
to .the Pocono Mountains. Upon their return,
tney will make their home in LaSalle Avenue.
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