<p><strong>JOANNE AND JOSEPH SANTACROCE</strong>, of Port Jefferson Station, were wed Feb. 3, 1974, in Rutland, Vermont. They met in 12th grade homeroom in Seaford. They have two children and two grandsons. They both retired from banking careers and enjoy their family and traveling to Maine. A celebration is planned. </p>

JOANNE AND JOSEPH SANTACROCE, of Port Jefferson Station, were wed Feb. 3, 1974, in Rutland, Vermont. They met in 12th grade homeroom in Seaford. They have two children and two grandsons. They both retired from banking careers and enjoy their family and traveling to Maine. A celebration is planned.

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