“Frenchie’s Shack,” named for Del Deo’s friend who built the rustic dune dwelling in 1942, is where Salvatore Del Deo has spent part of the year since 1946.
Mandatory Credit:	Romolo Del Deo

“Frenchie’s Shack,” named for Del Deo’s friend who built the rustic dune dwelling in 1942, is where Salvatore Del Deo has spent part of the year since 1946.
Mandatory Credit: Romolo Del Deo

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