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Johnstonians Answer — What Did Dad Teach You?

Father's Day musings from around Johnston.

We asked Johnston residents a simple question: what did you learn from your father?

Featured in this video are:

Dan Mazzulla Jr., Johnston Parks and Recreation Director, whose father, Dan Sr., was a past director of the parks department.

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Deb Ramos, President of the North Central Chamber of Commerce, who grew up with a dad who ran his own business — and taught Deb how to twirl her spaghetti on a fork.

Kelly Patz, administrative assistant at the Chamber, who talks about how she's carrying on her dad's love of organic gardening.

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Laurie Langford, owner of Wishes Under Wrap, who speaks about the inspiration her father provided.

Joan Esposito of Smithfield, whose father, Anthony, was from Johnston and taught her the value of respect.


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