Fr. Dan is a graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio, and former college roommate of the groom. Fr. Dan was ordained a priest in 2013 for the Diocese Greensburg in Pennsylvania. He loves being a priest and will be a co-celebrant at the Spadaccia/Ruszala Wedding this August.

Nora is a graduate of Ave Maria University in Southwest Florida, a household sister (Vessels of Mercy), and former college roommate of the bride. Nora, is happily married with three wonderful boys and one on the way, and is a stay-at-home Mom!

Cara is the elder sister of the Bride. She studied at Hartwick college in Oneonta, NY, and received a degree in Music Education. Having been a music teacher, Cara now works from home as an Usborne Book Consultant, enabling her to be a stay-at-home mom. She is happily married to a Navy Seal (Jeff) and has two wonderful kids.

Joe is a graduate of Franciscan University, and former college roommate of the groom. Joe lives in Louisiana and is a registered nurse. He is very athletic and is a long-distance runner.

Roselyn is a graduate from Ave Maria University, household sister (Vessel of Mercy), and former roommate of the Bride. She is working on her M.A. Degree at the University of Massachusetts, Boston, as a certified Vision Rehabilitation Therapist (CVRT), and a certified Assistive Technology Instructor Specialist (CATIS).

Ryan is a graduate of Franciscan University, a household brother (Conquer Through Love), and fellow Philosophy major of the groom. He is an English teacher who lives in Texas and recently returned from a service year in Vietnam with the Salesian Missionaries.

Debbie is a graduate of Ave Maria University, and former housemate/roommate of the Bride. When the bride moved to St. Louis, Debbie opened her room and welcomed her in. Debbie has been a dear friend of the bride for these last few years!

Dave is a graduate of Franciscan University, a household brother (Conquer Through Love), and always shared a passion for writing with the groom. Dave became a writer and now works for Ascension, as an online content editor. Dave is happily married with his wife Maria and a beautiful new son Sam.

Matthew Fontana has been a friend of the groom since their parish youth group trip to World Youth Day in 2002 with Pope St. John Paul II. Also during high school, Matthew played the clarinet in music ministry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Liverpool, NY, while the groom was a cantor. Matthew earned a Ph.D. from MIT and now works in computer management at Disney World in Orlando.

Emily will be a Sophomore in high school in the Fall of 2019. She is the former roommate, dear friend & current pen-pal of the bride. She is also the younger sister of the Matron of Honor.

Peter Fontana has been a friend of the groom since their parish trip to World Youth Day in 2002. Also during high school, Peter played the flute in music ministry at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Liverpool, NY, while the groom was a cantor. Peter earned a Ph.D. from the University of Maryland and now works in computer management for the federal government in Maryland.

Katie is a friend of the groom, of groomsman Joe Farley, and of Justice Gibson Blankenbaker, from Franciscan University of Steubenville. Katie is a long-time high school Theology teacher and is now married to Rev. Joseph Matlak, a Ukrainian Catholic Priest who has also received faculties in the Roman Rite of the Catholic Church. Originally from northwestern Pennsylvania, Katie now lives with her husband in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Grace is an Honorary Bridesmaid who graduated Ave Maria University, household sister (Vessels of Mercy), and former housemate of the Bride. Grace is happily married with her first child due a week after our wedding!

Skyler is the nephew of the bride, and elder brother to the flower girl. He loves books, Star Wars, and legos.

Lily is the niece of the bride, and younger sister of the ring bearer. She loves books, princesses, and the color purple.