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ICYMI: Long Islander's New Book Relives Tragic Story About His Family

Lou Mastantuono​ wrote "Eternally Rose" based on headlines from 1946.

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A Wantagh man has written his first book and it's a personal story dating back to a tragic event nearly 80 years ago.
A Wantagh man has written his first book and it's a personal story dating back to a tragic event nearly 80 years ago. (Jerry Barmash/Patch)

WANTAGH, NY — A veteran actor from Wantagh is telling a love story from his family's past.

"Eternally Rose" is based on headlines in the 1940s.

"It changed the course of history for me. I'm here," Lou Mastantuono, a guest on Wednesday's "Patch AM," said.

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Watch the full interview with Mastantuono here and learn about the story.

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