We celebrated the memorable life and passing of my dear uncle and godfather, Sam Emmi. He will be greatly missed. The celebration of my niece and goddaughter, Melanie Rees' marriage to Jason Flynn was in June. In July, we attended the family reunion of the Leyman Family of my Uncle Charley in New Jersey. Then in November, we celebrated the birthday's of Rose Sutton Turner and Tom Sutton who reached the age of 88 and 92 years respectively.

 My Uncle Sam Emmi with my cousin Shirley Leyman Samara in June, 2008.

The Wedding of Melanie Rees and Jason Flynn in Norwood, PA (June, 2009)

 Leyman Family Reunion in Swedesboro, New Jersey (July, 2009) 

Front Row (l to r) – Kelly Leyman, Anne Leyman, Charley Leyman, Jr., Connor Beraldi, Reilly Beraldi, Jamie Leyman, Austin, Garrett, Shane Sawyers.

Second Row (l to r) – Joanne Leyman, Rosemary Leyman,  Michelle Leyman, Debbie Beraldi, Tracy Burkhart, Jessica Leyman, Marha Leyman, Joyce Sawyers, Olivia Sawyers, Katie Sawyer, Susan Leyman, Shelley Burkhart, Phillip Leyman.

Back Row (l to r) – Philip Leyman, Carol Leyman, Sam Leyman, Charley Leyman III, Derek Leyman, Jamie Beraldi, Jack Sawyers holding Logan Sawyers, Jack Simpkins, Kelly Simpkins holding Jack Jack Simpkins, Dennis Leyman, Richard Leyman holding Kyia.

  Birthday Party for Rose & Tom Sutton in Oxford, PA (November, 2009)

 There have been several memorable family events that occurred during the previous year, some were joyous occasions that made us happy while others were sad and full of sorrow. That is the irony of life. One day we are celebrating the marriage of a loving couple or the birth of a beautiful baby. On another day, we are sharing the memories of a loved one who had touched our heart and soul with their smile and tenderness. Whether these momentous occasions lift our hearts or break them, they are an integral part of our life journey. I have captured a few of those happy events of last year that have been forwarded to me while the memories of those that have left us can be found in the memory section of the website.

The Wedding of Amanda Papalardo & Jarrad Gray in

Australia in March. 

 The Birth of Alfio to Luciana Ferrara & Salvatore Cavallaro

in Linguaglossa, Sicily in April.

 The Engagement of Anne Marie Leyman & Ryan Anderson

in the USA in February.

The Wedding of Andrew Corney & Rosie LoGiudice in Australia in May

 The Baptism of Lily Anne, the daughter of Jason Flynn and Melanie Rees in October.

The 70th Birthday of Tony Emmi in July.