MARISSA ANN GAETANO and BRIAN ROBERT CARTIFF
Marissa Ann Gaetano and Brian Robert Cartiff began a new chapter of their life after marrying in Heinz Chapel last fall. The marriage ceremony officiated by the brides uncle, Samuel Gaetano Jr., took place in the beautifully renovated chapel, with the wonderful accompaniment of the chapel organist.
A reception followed at the Hilton Southpointe Ballroom, where 330 family and friends gathered. Many stayed the weekend after traveling from points across the state and country. The couple then honeymooned in Hawaii.
Mr. & Mrs. Cartiff are now celebrating their one year anniversary on October 31, 2016.
Marissa Ann is the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. Dino and Kimberly Gaetano of Upper St. Clair High School and graduated cum laude with her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from La Roche College. She recently took a new position within the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center South; after serving as an operating nurse at Presbyterian and a post partum nurse at Magee-Women's.
Brian is the son of Mrs. Rosalind Cariff and the late and loving, Mr. Richard Cartiff of Verona, Pa. Brian attended Penn Hills High School and recently took a career promotion with the petroleum transportation group of Sheetz.
The best man, brother of the groom, Shaun Cartiff gave a moving tribute to their devoted father, Richard, who passed in 2014 after celebrating 40 years of marriage to his beloved Rosalind. The maid of honor, sister of the bride, Carli Nicole Gaetano also moved guests by sharing details of how the newlyweds met and the meaning of their strong relationship. Carli Nicole is also a registered nurse currently graduating from UPMC Mercy.
Bridesmaids included: Kelly Kirk, Kari Petruski, and Zoe Weiner. Groomsmen included: Brad Labarbera, Jeff Beatty, and John Vikara. Flower girl, Gianna Labarbera and ring bearer, Torrin Gniewkowski completed the bridal party. The bride's grandmothers, Mrs. Carol Homer and Mrs. Elizabeth Gaetano were acknowledged in the procession.
The couple resides in Verona, PA with their Yorkshire Terrier, Casper, and is celebrating their one year anniversary this week in Aruba.
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