Smitten Twice: The Story of an Enduring Love Affair

Michael Fazio was smitten by Maria Laezza first when she was thirteen and he fifteen. She wasn't even aware of his existence. He was smitten again in 1963 when he inadvertently transferred to the college she was already attending. In Smitten Twice, Fazio shares the story of a love and romance that endured for six decades. In this memoir, he reflects on the couple's many joyous and wonderful memories, celebrating a relationship that brought happiness to both as they experienced the highs and lows of their family's life together. From Fazio's youth, his parents and extended family, to his schooling, and more, Smitten Twice explores the snippets of one man's existence, capturing the recollections as a gift to his children and grandchildren.