1954 - Ernie and Rosemary had a son, Michael Ernest.

1958 - Michael decided to sell his home at 1906 Lodi Street to make California their new residence. Ernie and Tony drove Michael and Teresa to Chicago and put them on their first plane ride. Ernie and Tony took over several pieces of property owned by their father included a building at 2400 Lodi Street.

1960 - Michael became ill. Teresa and he returned to Syracuse by plane for the last time. Michael passed away later that year.