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One of the highlights of any Corbo-family birthday is my Grandpa's poem. Here's this year's edition:

"Neva" by Rocco Corbo
When Schooling was finished for Thad, your spouse,
You decided to sell your Brighton, New York house.
Since you sold your house you have one regret,
Giving up your food shopping at the Rochester market.
Put your furnishings in storage, you Nate and Thad
Moved to West Roxbury to be with your mom and dad.
When Thad found employment you went on the run,
Bought a house a few miles away in Arlington.
Did some minor repairs before moving in,
Set up your furnishings, a new life to begin.
When you moved out of the the home of your parents and Jean
You also took Nate, they thought that was mean.
Now settled in your home, relax this fine day
God bless you, I love you, have a happy birthday!
with love,
Grandpa

And now for something completely different, a flashback to warmer, dryer days...