(left to right) The Frezza Family, Phyllis, Concetta, Grace, Caroline, Antoinette, with Grandma Alfonsina in the center, 250 Mulberry Street, Summer 1944. Courtesy Virginia Bynum.

Lucy ‘Doll’ Cutrona, First Communion, 130 Mulberry Street, Summer 1946. Courtesy Lucy Dell’Olio (née Cutrona).

Patrick Montana’s graduation from Cardinal Hayes High school, 247 Mulbery Street, June 1954. Courtesy Virginia Bynum.

Mildred Musillo, 197 Hester Street, Summer 1940. Courtesy Felicia Dell’Olio (neé Carrano).

Frank’s brother Charlie Spero, Oak Street, c. 1944. Courtesy Felicia Dell’Olio (neé Carrano).

Joseph and Jenny Cutrona with daughter Lucy ‘Doll’ Cutrona, dressed for the opera, 130 Mulberry Street, Winter 1948. Courtesy Lucy Dell’Olio (neé Cutrona).

(left to right) Charlutz, Rose Luisi, bride Virginia Verno, Mickey Lofaro, and my mother, ‘Phyllis Frezza,’ the maid-of-honor, 285 Mott Street, 1940. Courtesy Anne Bivona (neé Carluccio).

JoJo on the railing of our roof., 96 Elizabeth Street, 1963. Courtesy Angel Marinaccio.

LEFT TO RIGHT: Felicia Dell’Olio (neé Carrano), Leonard Musillo, cousin Frank Maffia, Rose Spero (neé Musillo) with Buddy the dog, 197 Hester Street, Summer 1945

Frank Cappello Sr. and his brother-in-law, Anthony Barbuto, 234 Mott St, 1950. Courtesy Frankie Cappello.