Commack woman among St. Patrick's Day marchers
Quick Read"It's one of the most important days of the year next to Christmas when you were born in Ireland," she said.
Photo credit: Newsday / Alejandra Villa | A file photo of parade participants marching down Fifth Avenue during the 249th annual St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City. (Mar. 17, 2010)
2010 St. Patricks Day parade in NYC
2010 St. Patrick's Day parade in NYC
St. Patrick's Day parades on Long Island 2010
X-Team: East Islip St. Patrick's Day Parade 2010
For 20 years, Della Weissenberger of Commack has marched in New York City's St. Patrick's Day parade with a great sense of pride and duty.
As a 16-year-old seeking the promise of American opportunity, Weissenberger arrived by boat from Ireland 60 years ago with the help of an aunt in New York who had sponsored her journey. These days, she gives back to the community as an active member of...
