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The love story of Jim and Betty Babjak
Updated: Nov 30, 2018
Jim and Betty Babjak were high school sweethearts who shared a Hungarian heritage, fondness for Tom Jones and Wayne Newton, a 32 year marriage and a deep love for each other. Read about the love story of Jim and his late wife Betty as told by journalist Chris Jordan.
The Smithereens love story of Jim and Betty Babjak
by Chris Jordan Asbury Park Press October 21, 2016 read full story
““We have mutual friends of relatives from Hungary,” said Jim. “I don’t remember it, but (Jim and Betty’s parents) have pictures of me with her mom while she was pregnant with Betty.”