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Couple Thinks It's Daughter's Party, Gets 50th Surprise
31 May
Summary
- Couple celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise party.
- The event was disguised as a surprise birthday party for their daughter.
- Over 100 friends and family attended the anniversary celebration.
Ralph, 77, and Cindy Zingarella, 75, received the surprise of a lifetime when they attended what they believed was their daughter Dayna's birthday party. The couple, married on April 10, 1976, were actually being honored for their upcoming 50th wedding anniversary.
Daughters Andrea Bodin and Dayna Ferraro meticulously planned the surprise celebration, which took place on Saturday, March 28, at Salvatore's Steakhouse in Hamden, Connecticut. To ensure their parents' attendance, they told Ralph and Cindy it was a surprise party for Dayna.
Upon entering the steakhouse, Ralph and Cindy were met with shouts of "Surprise!" from nearly 110 friends and family members. Their emotional reactions, captured on video, showed the couple overcome with joy, laughter, and tears.
Guests traveled from as far as seven hours away and even flew in to celebrate the beloved couple. The event featured live music, including the Zingarellas' wedding song, and highlighted the deep love and admiration their friends and family have for them.
