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Jessica Petrosino is on a desperate hunt for her grandfather’s cross necklace. He was wearing it while battling COVID-19. Now, he’s gone and so is the cross.
“Somebody did this to my grandfather when he was in his weakest moments, because my grandfather would never have allowed somebody to take that cross off his neck,” said Jessica.
It was more than just a necklace. 70 years ago, Theresa and Steve Esposito were married, using two cross necklaces to symbolize their sacred bond, instead of wedding bands.
Over the years the couple moved to Brooklyn, attended Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and raised their family. The crosses were always around their neck, a symbol of their love.
“They lived for each other,” Jessica said.
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After Cross Necklace Goes Missing From Catholic COVID-19 Victim, Family Asks for Its Return - NET TV
“Somebody did this to my grandfather when he was in his weakest moments, because my grandfather would never have allowed somebody to take that cross off his neck,” said Jessica.
It was more than just a necklace. 70 years ago, Theresa and Steve Esposito were married, using two cross necklaces to symbolize their sacred bond, instead of wedding bands.
Over the years the couple moved to Brooklyn, attended Most Precious Blood Catholic Church and raised their family. The crosses were always around their neck, a symbol of their love.
“They lived for each other,” Jessica said.
Continued below.
After Cross Necklace Goes Missing From Catholic COVID-19 Victim, Family Asks for Its Return - NET TV
