Sep 5, 2021 · 10:51 am

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Four generations…

I have this one treasured photo with three generations of the Boccabella men in my life – Dad, Nonno Anni, Bisnonno Vitale (and my zio).

When I was born, I was the first girl in centuries of generations in my Boccabella line and very fortunate to have these older men around me. Men who showed me kindness, love, respect and generosity, who never hit or yelled, worked very hard and who could also be infuriatingly stubborn at times! Am very proud to share their name and their stories.

Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads and tight hugs to those missing Dads (and also Grandpas and Great-Granddads as I do too). With much love, Zoë xx

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8 responses to “Four generations…”

swimridefun

Sep 5, 2021 at 11:05 am

Beautiful Zoë. Regards Johnni.

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- Zoë Boccabella
  
  Sep 5, 2021 at 11:27 am
  
  Thanks, Johnni, much appreciated. Zoe xx
  
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E.price

Sep 5, 2021 at 11:48 am

Gorgeous

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- Zoë Boccabella
  
  Sep 6, 2021 at 8:53 am
  
  💛🌻 xxx
  
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Stine Writing

Sep 5, 2021 at 11:52 am

Great memories!!

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- Zoë Boccabella
  
  Sep 6, 2021 at 9:57 am
  
  I really treasure this one! xx
  
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Rosemary PENNISI

Sep 6, 2021 at 9:26 am

Just beautifully said.

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- Zoë Boccabella
  
  Sep 6, 2021 at 9:58 am
  
  Thanks, Rosemary, feel very fortunate to have this one. xx
  
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