'Nothing like family': Ellington teen recounts lessons learned from grandmother (Journal Inquirer)

By Lisa Cook, Journal Inquirer 08/22/2006 Email to a friend Post a Comment Printer-friendly Nicole LaRocca of Ellington holds a picture of her grandmother, Elaine Pavone, who lives in New York. (Irena Pastorello / Journal Inquirer) ELLINGTON - Nicole LaRocca liked to drive around Florida in her hot pink corvette, donning a polka dot bathing suit and matching hat. She'd smile at the golfers as she passed the course and warmly greet neighbors who at times brought her cookies. After a hot afternoon ...