WANTAGE -- Michael and Cheryl Cecchini celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary on Aug. 15, with a surprise celebration, hosted by their children, at the Sussex Firehouse. Family and friends attended.

Michael Cecchini and Cheryl Howell were married on Sept. 8, 1984, at the United Methodist Church in Sussex.

Michael is the son of Louie and Arlene Cecchini, of Wantage. He has been the owner and operator of Country Classic Auto Body LLC, for 28 years.

Cheryl is the daughter of Ronnie and Rayna Howell, also of Wantage. She is the office manager of Country Classic Auto Body.

The couple has two children, Heather Cecchini and Michael Cecchini Jr.

Michael and Cheryl are parishioners of the Sussex United Methodist Church.