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Chip Off the Old Block

Posted on June 18, 2021 by maryannniemczura

Wife and four daughters.  Proud husband and father. Eldest of six children after his dad died from a felled tree.  Breadwinner at age 10.  Excelled in sports:  boxing, football, basketball, baseball, glee club. Football scholarship in college and semi-pro afterwards. … Continue reading →

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A Chip Off The Old Block!

Posted on September 14, 2018 by maryannniemczura

As the daughter of an engineer, I learned early on that there was always a better way to do things. Take for example the handles on pots and pans. Always turned in on the stove top and never out. bumping … Continue reading →

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