Ah, love... something that seems so silly, yet influences our lives so much, no matter what we do...
Dulcinéia was raised in Marechal Hermes, and José Carlos, a resident of São Gonçalo, was a soldier and served in Vila Militar, with patriotism burning in his heart.
Personal collection
Image description: The image is a photograph of a conference or lecture room. On the left, there is an open laptop with a black screen. Next to it is a slide projector. In the central part, several people are sitting in chairs, watching the presentation. On the right, a person is standing, possibly giving a presentation or a speech. The background consists of walls and a green column.Their stories crossed paths when, on a day off, José Carlos was walking down Marechal and spotted the beautiful lady in a bakery where she was having coffee. It sounds just like a movie story, but it really was a case of love at first sight.
They met each other and their relationship gradually developed, until one day they decided to get married at the Marechal church, the Parish of Nossa Senhora das Graças.
The Parish of Nossa Senhora das Graças in the past. In front, the gardens designed by Burle Marx. Source: Província Agostiniana
Image description: This is an old black-and-white photograph of a square with a church at its center. The church has a tower with a bell and a crucifix on top. Around the church, there are several buildings, including houses and commercial establishments. On the left, there is a building with classical architecture, while on the right, there is a green area with trees and shrubs. In the background, there are mountains covered with vegetation.With so many good memories in the neighborhood, they decided to live right there, very close to a magical theater, the Armando Gonzaga theater. Founded in 1954 - one of the first in the neighborhood - the Armando Gonzaga theater has always attracted people of different age groups, with its countless dance, music, and theater performances, and sometimes films. Since its opening, the theater has established itself as a great option for leisure and culture for the neighborhood of Marechal Hermes and surrounding areas.
The "magical" Armando Gonzaga theater
Image description: The image is a photograph of a modern theater. On the left side, we see the main building with a white facade and the name "Teatro Armando Gonzaga" written in blue. In front, there is a metallic structure with sloped roofing, also white. In the background, there are tall trees and a clear blue sky.From the relationship of Dulcinéia and José Carlos, three children were born, and - so far - two grandchildren.
One of the couple's grandchildren, Gabriel, was baptized in the same church where they got married. In addition, it was at the Armando Gonzaga theater that Gabriel's first-grade elementary school graduation took place.
Our Lady of Grace Parish today. Source: Augustinian Province
Image description: This is a photograph of a church located in an urban setting. The church is centered in the image, with a yellow facade and blue and white details. On the left, there is a green tree and a light post with a traffic sign. In the background, there are residential and commercial buildings. In front of the church, there are parked cars, including a red car and a white car. The sky is blue with white clouds.The theater and the neighborhood's other locations have connected the history of many people and generations.
