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Howard J. Graber Sr. and Lillian C. (Bocco) Graber of Washington Township are celebrating 50 of marriage. The couple was married Jan. 18, 1958 at Holy Name Roman Catholic church in Camden. Rev. Father Doyle performed the ceremony  

The couple have been residents of Washington Township for 43 years.

Howard, a veteran of the United States Air Force, was a foreman who served over 35 years in the National Boiler Maker's Union retiring in 1995. Lillian is a proud mother and homemaker and is an active member of many women's organizations. They have enjoyed a full life with a large close family and traveled around the world on many vacations. They love spending time with their children and grandchildren celebrating every holiday, anniversary, birthday and special occasions together.

Howard and Lillian have six children: Howard J. (and Trudy) Graber of Monroeville; Monica A. (and Robert) Neubert of Sewell; John D. (and Janice) Graber of Turnersville; James A. (and Diane) Graber of Williamstown; Paul M. (and Jennifer) Graber of Williamstown; and Joseph B. (and Rebecca) Graber of Sewell.

The couple has 19 grandchildren: Garbriella, Howard, Haley, Amanda, Robert, Felicia, Lucia, Nicole, John, Ashley, Adriene, Angelica, Alexis, Paul, James, Vincent, Monique, Joseph and Michael.