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Who's Visiting Madison? We Visited Hammonasset Beach State Park To Find Out

Who: D'amore, Dwyer, and Davies Family Get-Together

Where are they from: Ocala, FL; Bristol, CT; Madison, CT; Guilford, CT; Bristol, CT; Glastonbury, CT.

Where we found them: Hammonasset State Beach Park

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Give us the details on your stay!: Christine Dwyer, 38, chatted casually with her cousin Donna D'amore, eyeing the grill and the bounty it promised. Dwyer and her family had gathered in celebration of three special events: the 89th birthday of her husband's great grandmother, Carmella Sbrchek; the 6th birthday of her daughter, Maggie; and, of course, Father's Day.

Russell and Bette, Christine's parents, drove from Ocala to attend the event and will be bunking with the Dwyers over the next month.

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Christine's other daughter, Sydney, 8, played with her sister and cousin Julia. "I don't mind if you call me Syd," she said sweetly. "I like dance, gymnastics, and soccer." 

Across the way, Sydney's older cousins Ronnie and Michael were sitting quietly with their father, Ron Sr. Ron owns and operates a small dot com in Bristol, CT.

"[They got me] the usual Father's Day gift," Ron Sr. said. "Shorts and a shirt." 

First time here or longtime visitor? Why? "We try to come up once a year," said Bette. "It's beautiful." 

Favorite part so far: "This," said Bette, "right here. Our family." 


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