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A Texas man is reunited with the class ring he lost 56 years ago

A Texas man is reunited with the class ring he lost 56 years ago

Summary

A man from Texas, Al DiStefano, was reunited with his class ring 56 years after losing it in New York. An electrician named David Orlowski found the ring with a metal detector and managed to return it after tracking down DiStefano.

Key Facts

  • Al DiStefano lost his Fordham University class ring in 1969 on Long Island, New York.
  • The ring had a red garnet and was engraved with Fordham's seal, DiStefano's name, and graduation year.
  • David Orlowski found the ring at Cedar Beach, Mt. Sinai, New York, using a metal detector.
  • Orlowski considered keeping it but decided to find the owner after discussing with his wife.
  • He tracked down DiStefano with help from Karen Morris, a classmate of DiStefano.
  • The ring was returned to DiStefano in Texas, who filmed the moment it was returned.
  • DiStefano called the event a "miracle" and noted the ring remained in good condition despite being underwater for decades.
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