It all started when Kelli gave Patrick her phone number to ensure he picked up the correct Dunkin order. Since that moment, their love for each other flourished. They met back in 2020 while working at a pizzeria, Italian Connection. They always thought Pat would make the first move, but Kelli was the one who got his number from the work bulletin board. They began texting and video-chatting, platonically (of course) but soon after they realized their feelings for one another. Pat confessed his feelings first (naturally) and Kelli followed shortly afterwards. They began hanging out in March of 2021 and everything fell into place. They immediately knew they were each other’s soulmates and fit together perfectly. Since that day back in March of 2021, they’ve been inseparable. They have since rescued 3 fur babies and moved twice, settling down and starting their lives together. Patrick popped the question in July of 2023 on a random Wednesday evening when Kelli returned home from work. He fulfilled her little dream of rose petals all over the floor, with candles lit and a bottle of champagne waiting for after the big question was asked. He got down on one knee, walking boot and all, and proposed to Kelli with a ring pop before presenting the actual rock! It had always been an inside joke that Kelli would marry him tomorrow even if he proposed with a ring pop. Their two fur babies, Owen and Cruz ensured that the moment was extra special by greeting them with an endless amount of hugs and kisses! They cannot wait to celebrate their marriage with all of their friends and family in April of 2025. And as John Straquadanio would say, that is how the Italian Connection love connection was formed.