Mr. and Mrs. Frank Roscia of 137 N. Hawthorne Drive, Altoona, will celebrate their 79th wedding anniversary with a family dinner on Oct. 21.

They were married Oct. 21, 1944, at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church, Altoona. Mrs. Roscia is the former Katherine Bellacero.

The couple have three children: Patricia Bell (David, deceased), Roseann Madden (Tim) and Peter Roscia (Yamila).

They also have 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and two great-

great-grandchildren.

Mr. Roscia retired from Norfolk Southern, Altoona. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Bavarian Aid Society.

Mrs. Roscia retired from Meyer Jonasson, Altoona. She is a member of the Holy Name Society.

Both are members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church, Altoona.