On Oct. 28, 2022, John and Joanne Verone of East Syracuse celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary. A special blessing was given by Father Daniel Caruso.

In 1985, they opened the Delphi Healing Arts Center, the first massage center in Central New York. They are both New York State Licensed Massage Therapists. Over the years they have mentored and encouraged many people to become massage therapists. Joanne was also an instructor at the Onondaga School of Massage. Joanne is semi-retired and works from home. John is retired.

They have three children, Mark (Rachelle), Cathleen (Joseph) Piston and Steven (Kate Borodezt), and four grandsons, Andrew, Christopher, Brayden and Dylan.

Their many interests include trips to visit sons in Boston and Chicago, various cruises to Italy, Hawaii, Greece and the Caribbean. They have traveled all over the West coast, visiting both Mexico and Vancouver, Canada. They both love to dance especially following the Maria De Santis band.

Their philosophy is to live, “One Day at a Time” and their motto is “Live, Love and Laugh”

A party was held with family and friends to help them celebrate this special anniversary.