Festivities started with a generous welcome, followed by prayers and a blessing given by Paul Carlson. A catered meal from Sunset Bay Restaurant was served at 1 p.m.

The Caine family kept the kids busy with games, prizes and a pinata.

The competitive horseshoe tournament saw a new champion team of Chris Pagano and Jon Bonner. Second place team winners were Steve Pagano and Bob George. The horseshoe tournament was organized by Bruce Valvo.

Recognition prizes were given out to various attendees. But the highlight was the recognition of the oldest male in attendance, Tom Tedesco, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday! Reunion attendees serenaded him with a birthday song, and then all enjoyed birthday cake to celebrate him.

Pagano Reunion Horseshoe Tournament Winners include, from left, Jon Bonner, Bruce Valvo (tournament organizer), and Chris Pagano.

All attendees enjoyed a wonderful time together, treasuring the moments spent with family from near and far. Thanks go out to all those who planned, assisted, and attended this year’s reunion, with a special thank you to Bev Pagano, Linda Williams, and Ruth Dolce.

Committee members for next year’s reunion will be Joe, Kathy and Lauren Dolce, Mike and Jenn Pagano, Marianne and Ron Bowers and family, Angelo and Karen Pagano, Steve and Kathy Pagano, Bruce Valvo and Kristine and Mike Caine. The 69th reunion will be held on Saturday Aug. 2, 2025, one week later than usual, at Willow Creek Winery.