May 27, 2015

Related by Marriage: Passing


Near Panevėžys, Lithuanian Soviet Socialist Republic, July 27, 1951. Mr. Irene's paternal Grandmother, Veronica, and Veronica's youngest son Stacey mourn the loss of Mr. Irene's paternal Grandfather.

Read here for more about the tradition of photographing funerals.

1 comment:

edutcher said...

The Irish still seem to have a corner on weird attitudes in this area.

The punchline of one gag has Murphy propped up by the kitchen door, pint in hand, because the fridge broke and they needed the casket to hold the ice.

Everybody notes how natural he looks.