Anne-Louise and Mark met at daily Mass at St. Ann’s parish on Staten Island N.Y. Anne-Louise was a lector and sat in the front pew while Mark hid in the back row. One day Mark gave Anne-Louise a movie about St. Padre Pio one of his beloved saints and they have been together ever since. The Holy Spirit continues to inspire and bless their marriage and they hope to follow the Spirit’s guidance to grow in love and perfect their union with Christ and each other.
MARK MATUZA
Mark grew up in Wantagh Long Island N.Y. He worked as a cook in French restaurants for 20 years. and owned a deli in Manhattan for 10 years. Mark now works for his wife at The DePalo Law Firm. He has a beautiful daughter Bella Rose and enjoys his time with her and her 3 brothers Walter , Jesse and Nico.
Throughout his life he has been involved with the music scene in N.Y., playing guitar and recording. His song writing has moved into a deeper spiritual direction and he feels it is the Holy Spirit who is inspiring him to evangelize through his music.
ANNE-LOUISE DEPALO
Anne-Louise is a family law attorney who has been running her private practice for over 29 years on Staten Island, New York. She is a co-founder of The Staten Island Collaborative Law Group and is a certified Parent Coordinator. Her goal is to help bring healing and order to families in crisis due to divorce and reparation. She also is an artist who writes and paints to bring God’s beauty and grace into the world so everyone may experience Him.