Jeanette and Alexander Toczko got married in 1940 and spent 75 years together---until several months ago when both passed away.
Jeanette, 96, and Alexander, 95, first met when they were 8 years old and fell in love. They became boyfriend and girlfriend soon after before getting married. Along the way, they had five children and moved to San Diego, Calif., where they spent most of their days.
But a few months ago, Alexander suffered a broken hip and was left bed-ridden. His health condition took a turn for the worse, and they always said they would like to die “in their own bed, holding hands, in each other’s arms.”
So doctors gave him a special bed, which was moved next to his wife’s bed.
The couple was to celebrate their 75th anniversary and their family brought in balloons and flowers. After a short celebration, the family left the couple by themselves. Later, doctors were stunned to find that Alexander passed away in his wife’s arms, according to 10 News.
According to the couple’s obituary, here’s their story:
According to Al and Jay, they met and fell in love when they were eight years old. For many years, “Tucker,” as Al was known in his childhood, carried in his wallet a photograph of Jay dressed for her first communion. Their commitment to each other transcended time. They were born in Stamford, Connecticut in 1919 to parents who came from Poland. ...
