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Wrentham - William and Beatrice (Molinari) Grazado, who reside at the Pond Home in Wrentham, recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary at a family gathering. They were married in St. Catherine of Siena Church in Norwood on June 17, 1939.

Bill was born in South Shields, England in 1916 and came to the U.S. in 1923. He resided in Roxbury, and attended the High School of Commerce for two years and left school to work due to the Depression. He later attended night school to learn sign painting. In 1942, he became employed by Bird and Son in East Walpole as a display artist where he worked until retirement on July 20, 1979.

Bea was born in Canton in 1915 and graduated from Norwood High School in 1934. She worked at the Neponset Woolen Mills and other jobs before their marriage. She then became a stay-at-home mom to raise her children,

Bill and Bea have three children - June Maccarone, and her husband Guy, of Charlestown, Bob Grazado, and his wife Jean, of Plainville, and Mary Tagliamonte, and her husband Bob of Newburyport. They have 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

Bill's has been recognized for his talent as a piano player and his volunteer efforts going as far back as World War II playing for the Bird Club. Since his retirement, a group called the Irregulars was formed. They've been playing for 20 years at many nursing homes in Norfolk County. Bill also has entertained the seniors at the Norwood and Wrentham senior centers playing for sing-alongs and choral groups. He accompanied the singers and dancers in the annual Norwood Seniors' Annual Broadway show productions. He was also the organist for the Norwood Elks for many years. Recently, Bill was honored by the Norwood Senior Center and the Norwood Selectmen for his volunteering over the years and received a plaque titled "Mr. Volunteer," which is proudly displayed on the wall in their suite. Every Tuesday afternoon, Bill holds a sing-along for residents of the Pond Home.

Bea always enjoyed singing and for many years participated in the Irregular's performances, sing-alongs and annual shows.

She enjoys Bingo and watching the Red Sox and candlepin bowling. She has always been one to reach out to her family, friends, and neighbors with kindness and thoughtfulness.