Long Lost College Ring Found After 56 Years in Long Island Sound

Discovery of a Lost Treasure

• 🔍 A metal detectorist named Dave Arlowski discovered a college ring at Cedar Beach in Mount Si, Long Island.
• 💡 The ring, found buried about a foot deep, was a significant find because it included an ID.

Identifying the Owner

• 🎯 The ring was inscribed with "Alfred De Stfano, class of 1969, Forom University."
• 🤝 Arlowski contacted the Facebook administrator for Forom's class of '69, leading to a swift reunion.

A 56-Year Reunion

• 📬 The ring was shipped to Alfred D. Stefano, a retired doctor living in Texas.
• ✅ Stefano recalled losing the ring 56 years prior while watching the sunset on a pier near Cedar Beach.

The Ring's Journey

• 🌊 Stefano remembers the ring slipping off his finger into the water 56 years ago.
• 💎 Arlowski's wife encouraged him to return the ring, emphasizing its sentimental value over its scrap metal worth.

A Cherished Keepsake

• ✨ Stefano expressed his joy and disbelief at getting the ring back, calling it a miracle.
• 💍 He stated he hasn't taken the ring off since receiving it and joked about being buried with it.