Morty shared with ABCNY7 that his journey with Alice has encompassed various phases, emphasizing their commitment to growing together as a couple. Alice concurred, highlighting the importance of happy couples evolving as individuals while remaining willing to “blend together” as partners.
During the initial years of their marriage, Morty and Alice resided in Queens before eventually moving to Jericho, where they built their lives over nearly four decades. Morty, a devoted family man, provided for his wife and children by establishing a commercial sign business, which operated successfully for 39 years until his retirement in 2022. Meanwhile, Alice pursued a career as a kindergarten music teacher.
In June 2022, the couple embarked on a new chapter in their shared life by transitioning to a retirement facility. Morty and Alice express gratitude for the opportunity to continue living together, acknowledging the loss of spouses or friends experienced by many in their circle.
“We’re best friends now. Seventy-two years is a long time,” remarked Alice in an interview with CBS News. She emphasized that love is the fundamental ingredient for their enduring marriage, coupled with a commitment to overlooking minor grievances.
“You have to have love, the basic, and then you have to look away for a lot of things,” Alice conveyed to Eyewitness News ABC7NY, suggesting the importance of focusing on the positive aspects. She also mentioned the sweet gesture of writing little love notes, a sentiment Morty wholeheartedly supported.
One of their daughters added insight into the longevity of their parents’ marriage, attributing it to the attentive nature of their father, who consistently listens to their mother