Joseph and Eva Faria are joined by family members for a gathering of four generations. They are, first row from left, great-granddaughter Rachel Myers, Eva and granddaughter Dawn Myers. At back is Joseph, grandson James Newby and daughter Jeanette McBride. The Farias have been married 62 years.

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