How I Stayed Happily Married For 56 Years
By
Ann Santilli, Very Satisfied Studly Pooch Client
Interviewed By: Wes Murph, Owner – The Studly Pooch
Studly Pooch Client Reveals…
“How I Stayed Happily Married For 56 Years!”
I am fortunate to serve some of the nicest and most interesting clients in the world. I really mean this! Recently I came across a client that I found super duper interesting. I think you will too.
Enjoy and please let me know what you think of this interview.
Me: Tell me a little about yourself?
Ann: My name is Ann Santilli and I was born in Chicago in 1930 to Elvira and Benny Novelli. I grew up in a Catholic Italian neighborhood and wed Paul Santilli on February 24, 1951. Paul and I lived in Chicago and had 3 wonderful children – Denise, Ben & Nick.
For work my husband and I owned several small businesses including construction, dry cleaning & laundry. In 1975, we moved our family to California to enjoy a new life in the sunshine. We settled in Santa Clarita and my husband worked in Van Nuys at the Anheiser Busch plant for 18 years.
In 1998, Paul and I moved to Lake Havasu, AZ where we enjoyed golf and the outdoors. Just recently, in May 2007, I lost Paul to cancer.
Me: I’m sorry to hear about your loss. How did you decide to come back to California?
Ann: I moved to Hermosa Beach to live with my daughter and be closer to my grandchildren and son. I love living near the beach and have found South Bay to be very friendly. I really enjoy the moderate weather too.
Me: Just to clarify – how long were you married?
Ann: I was happily married to Paul for 56 years.
Me: So tell us – what is your secret to staying happily married for so long?
Ann: My advice to everyone is to always have the ‘give and take’ – ‘respect for each other’ – philosophy. I always respected my husband’s time away for hunting, fishing, golfing and horse riding.
Also – don’t use jealousy against each other and enjoy the time you have with each other because you never know what’s ahead. But most important – love each other everyday and always say ‘I love you’.
Me: Have you always had pets?
Ann: Paul and I always had a dog. Even before we were married, we each had a dog. Our first dog together was a Weimaraner named Bambi. We also owned a Toy Manchester, a mixed breed and a few Dachshunds.
Currently, I have a long-haired Dachshund named Peppermint.
Me: What do you like about The Studly Pooch?
Ann: I love the Studly Pooch because they treat my dog like I would want her to be treated. They are friendly people whom really care about my dog’s health and well being.
A big thanks to Ann, Denise & their pets for making this interview possible!