This could use some nice words written by someone.

“Love Grows Here”

You know you’re a member of the Lopano Mafia when…

You spend the entirety of the get together saying hello and then saying goodbye..

You don’t know the names or relations of half the people you kiss and hug

Whatever parent has the Lopano blood has a 6ft wing span no matter what height they are

It’s not weird to see all the Aunt’s get into a car with a DD, take a bottle of Vino and go visit June, George, Mary, Joseph, and various deceased relatives

You know that Uncle Dom doesn’t own any music that came out past 1945

You know what a mopine is…and occasionally use one

You sweat when it’s 30 degrees out

You get agita and not heartburn, acid relux, or a stomach ache

If your grandfather was the MAYOR OF NORTH TARRYTOWN haha

All the Lopano sisters wear black, white, navy, or brown to all events

You’re all really good looking people

You know what “Somewhere in my Memory” is…and you’ve probably watched it…a lot

You have a “June” plant that you have to keep where all the action is (i.e. most likely the kitchen)

You’ve played “Hide and Go Seek” at Uncle Dom’s during the Christmas party

You thought the coolest place to hang out was the basement when all the guys used to smoke cigars, drink beer, and play Morra

You’ve played and or watched Morra

There are two parties a year, december and july…both are held at an average temp of 94 degrees (whether inside the house in December or outside by the Hudson in July)…either way…we’re all sweating

Overhead lighting drives you crazy

You know that Uncle Nicky and Aunt Jeanne are the quickest to cry…

You know that Great Uncle Joe used to have a pet squirrel

You also know that he had cowboy boots as well

You know that the most exotic ice cream flavor is “french vanilla”

At any given time at least 2 of your sisters/cousins/in laws are pregnant at the same time

You know that “Lopano” can actually mean Venuti, Caldera, Chipman, Ennis, Cornell, Hawke, etc etc aka The Lopano Mafia