{"id":133434,"date":"2026-02-14T11:54:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:54:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/133434\/"},"modified":"2026-02-14T11:54:31","modified_gmt":"2026-02-14T11:54:31","slug":"11-staten-island-love-stories-to-get-you-into-a-valentines-day-mood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/133434\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Staten Island love stories to get you into a Valentine\u2019s Day mood"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"PU6UALJGZNFDRGOTSN4ET3GKTQ\">STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Every love story is different, and not every hot romance lasts forever. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"CXQ3S5SEFBBV7CUPFXZWOJ7LTE\">But the story doesn\u2019t have to be perfect to be special. Over the years, we\u2019ve profiled lots of Staten Island couples in different stages of their relationships\u2014and our readers eat them up.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"BO5OBNJSABD6NNIBYLY564ZCBM\">Here we reshare some of those most likely to get you in a loving mood for Valentine\u2019s Day. <\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"JT4MTJFVNVC7LNRNR6XOOPVTVI\">Have a great love story to share with us, or want to submit your nuptials for a profile or Best Dressed? E-mail us at tips@siadvance.com<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Ragucci\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/V4DZMQAY45GZXNEMSCUOAFUFKE.jpg\"  \/>Lydia and Carmine RagucciRagucci1. A high\u2011school initiation dare began this 70\u2011year love story \/ August 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"Q4JOMP2TLFEILLWG4PEZAJM73Q\">A Staten Island couple who met at Curtis High School share how a dare turned into a lifelong partnership spanning seven decades.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"3PDKPYYKNRET7CYQN5NUEA4E7U\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2025\/08\/a-high-school-initiation-dare-began-this-love-story-staten-islanders-mark-70th-wedding-anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">A high\u2011school initiation dare began this love story<\/a><\/p>\n<p>2. Love story becomes a love song inspired by the Staten Island Ferry \/ February 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"TMIYN2EZUBBHHA4B2ITWZLRBCQ\">Steven Thomas turns his personal love story into a musical tribute to the iconic Ferry.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"GLYHCF37YNB7ZK5LOPEGNWMTBQ\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2025\/02\/from-love-story-to-love-song-staten-islander-honors-the-ferry-that-changed-his-life.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">From love story to love song<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Bertone\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Q2LW5XMQI5C37LIPMNYAYH6RUA.jpeg\"  \/>Marie and John Bertone on their wedding day, July XX, 1954 and at their 70th wedding anniversary celebration July 13 in Corrado&#8217;s Cucina, Greenridge. (Courtesy\/Elizabeth Termine)Bertone3. The Bertones\u2019 70\u2011year marriage celebrated with a vow renewal \/ July 2024<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"NSVPNEMHFVHVDKCEGH3DIX5YKA\">Marie and John Bertone renew their vows, reflecting on seven decades together.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"APL7L2TPVVGSTCLUI3GFUULJW4\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2024\/07\/heres-what-70-years-of-marriage-looks-like-and-it-looks-incredible-meet-marie-and-john-inside-out.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Here\u2019s what 70 years of marriage looks like<\/a><\/p>\n<p>4. Miranda Lambert reflects on her marriage to a Staten Islander \/ January 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"TA5T2SOYLFBZFLVJPEYSU2JRLI\">The country star celebrated her sixth anniversary with former NYPD officer Brendan McLoughlin.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"OQNOJYXI7REIJDRFGP56G4OSGU\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2025\/01\/miranda-lambert-reflects-on-relationship-with-staten-islander-brendan-mcloughlin-as-couple-marks-6th-wedding-anniversary.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Miranda Lambert reflects on relationship with Staten Islander<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Courtesy Moments by McMahon\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/IHQNUYO635GIDJL5TEHRAJPYWE.jpg\"  \/>\u201cJersey Shore: Family Vacation&#8221; on MTV will be spotlighting the November 2, 2024 nuptials of Staten Island couple Matthew McGuire and Christopher Rimi\u2014officiated by none other than Nicole \u201cSnooki\u201d LaValle. (Courtesy Moments by McMahon)Courtesy Moments by McMahon5. Newlyweds appear on \u2018Jersey Shore\u2019 after Snooki officiates \/ July 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"PEOJWY2WMFD4VMIF7UPNXBK44M\">A Staten Island couple celebrates their wedding at DeLuca\u2019s Italian Restaurant, earning a place on the TV show.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ZBSKT4IJK5GSVI4ECIW56XMC6I\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2025\/07\/staten-island-newlyweds-to-appear-on-jersey-shore-after-snooki-officiates-their-wedding.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Staten Island newlyweds to appear on \u2018Jersey Shore\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Victoria\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/NYXKCQDYN5GAZLKVS4QDQJIIHI.jpg\"  \/>Sajjid Ahamed and Victoria Priola celebrate their becoming engaged at Blue Restaurant in Livingston (Courtesy\/Victoria Priola)Staten Island Advance6. Viral movie\u2011theater proposal surprises Staten Island woman \/ November 2023<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"QOJVIUXN3NHBFFBG5W7DFMGBE4\">A bride\u2011to\u2011be gets the surprise of her life when a trailer turns into a proposal.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"ORRJZGTEDFDWFEVN2EGL37AJBE\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2023\/11\/she-thought-the-movie-was-starting-but-got-the-surprise-of-her-life-an-unforgettable-staten-island-proposal.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/entertainment\/2023\/11\/she-thought-the-movie-was-starting-but-got-the-surprise-of-her-life-an-unforgettable-staten-island-proposal.html\">She thought the movie was starting, but got the surprise of her life<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Their wedding was a love letter to their community, a celebration of Black culture\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/ZQHAUHMMT5GD3DQQBKRVGUHZZY.jpg\"  \/>Scenes from Tristan Thompson and Tyla Wade&#8217;s wedding in the New Orleans Botanical Gardens on April 23, 2023. (Rare Siting Photography\/Devonte Williford)Devonte Williford7. A wedding as a love letter to the community<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"QP2OLBZ6RBBDXJIDLJUSUV33KY\">A couple\u2019s celebration honors both their love and traditions.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"TJDRUWKJ7FEYLDTIOU4SKMTQ5E\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/weddings\/2023\/06\/their-wedding-was-a-love-letter-to-their-community-a-celebration-of-black-culture.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" title=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/weddings\/2023\/06\/their-wedding-was-a-love-letter-to-their-community-a-celebration-of-black-culture.html\">Their wedding was a love letter to their community, a celebration of Black culture<\/a><\/p>\n<p>8. Staten Island couples married over 50 years renew vows on national TV \/ April 2016<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"Z72CJT2ONFC6LNB3PF23CQ36OI\">Three long\u2011married couples renew vows on NBC\u2019s Today Show, celebrating decades of love.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"UK4F4ZTRK5HGRBYXQQRXP4JTRE\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/inside_out_column\/2016\/04\/couples.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">3 Staten Island love stories \u2014 each more than 50 years<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"low\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Belmont Stakes\" class=\"article__image-content\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ny\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/WE3ZGEAW75GZBODGQPQY47VJFU.JPG\"  \/>Jillian Billings and Michael John Orlino got engaged at the Belmont Stakes in Saratoga, N.Y., on June 7, 2025. (Courtesy of Robyn Billings)Courtesy of Robyn Billings9. Staten Island couple gets engaged in Belmont Stakes Winner\u2019s Circle \/ June 2025<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"QJQY4BZBMRA4JORDOZP24R6QEA\">A surprise proposal during the Belmont Stakes creates a memorable romantic moment.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph article__paragraph--left\" id=\"YHWBPHUYJBGPNKJ26QRDWUS7GQ\">Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.silive.com\/news\/2025\/06\/staten-island-couple-gets-engaged-in-belmont-stakes-winner-circle.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">SI couple gets engaged in Belmont Stakes Winner\u2019s Circle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. \u2014 Every love story is different, and not every hot romance lasts forever. 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