Let me not neglect that soundman Steve Cancel offered his services gratis for the occasion, and McCourt's Music took care of musical equipment. Lili's sons Mike and Alan , and Detroiters Mike and Annie worked their asses off behind the bar, looking like little more than blurs the entire night. Lastly, Jim Hebler brilliantly MC'd and played host, creating an atmosphere of warmth that genuinely reflected the legacy of Lili. Feeling the need for a drink after so much coupled bliss, I stopped off for a post-nuptial toast at Main Street Billiards in Rochester. Mingling, I was charmed by DaimlerChrysler engineers Sheri Rieger and Bryon Cuthbert of Troy, who added some citified style as they played a game of pool.
Life is good.
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