They Got Married In 1940... 75 Years Later Something Unexpected Happened This is a love story that is sure to melt your heart. Very few people find a lifelong love the way Jeanette and Alexander Toczko did. They were boyfriend and girlfriend when they were 8 years old, their son Richard told reporters. Alexander, a World War II veteran, married Jeanette in 1940. Three decades later, the couple moved to San Diego where they lived happily for years. Recently, Alexander broke his hip and his health began to rapidly decline. Jeanette also fell ill, and their family prepared to say their goodbyes. The couple dreams of dying in their own bed holding hands. The hospice brought a second bed into their home so that they could lie beside each other as they took their final breaths. She kept asking us, What is today, what is today? Their daughter Aimee commented. We said it was June. She said its June 29th, and June 29th is their 75th wedding anniversary. The couple had accomplished their goal of making it 75 years together. They celebrated with balloons and flowers before taking a few moments alone. It was then that Alexander died in Jeanettes arms. You died in my arms and I love you, Jeanette whispered to her husband. I love you, wait for me, Ill be there soon. Less than 24 hours later, Jeanette too passed away. 