Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Vallerga of Napa celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with family on Aug. 27. The couple married on Aug. 28, 1981.

Mrs. Vallerga is the former Greta Marks of Lake Tahoe, a real estate investor. Joe, born in Napa, is the semi-retired owner of Vallerga's Markets. The event, planned by daughter, Kathy Parks, was held at Fume Restaurant and featured a four-course dinner with several hors d'oeuvres. The menu was specially selected and printed with anniversary wishes. Joe and Greta received flowers to wear at the celebration. Joining Kathy at the celebration was sister, Jane Bogetti, and her four children. Brother, Ed Petrig of Lake Tahoe, was unable to attend. Also attending were daughters, Chris Burns and her husband Mike, Carolyn Conkell and husband Mike and Charlene Vallerga. Granddaughters Leigh Burns and Teal and Katie Conkell joined Joseph, Paul, Christina and Jason Bogetti to celebrate with their grandparents. Grandsons Steven Malony and Scott Malony of Southern California were unable to attend the celebration. Joe is a Napa native; Greta moved here in 1981 following their wedding. The couple met through mutual friends, sharing a love of golf, traveling and family, which continues today. The couple has nine grandchildren and one great-grandson, William Malony of Visalia. They have four daughters in Napa, another in Tracy and a son in Lake Tahoe.