Gay Grandfather and Gay Grandson Talk with NPR

As part of NPR’s StoryCorps, a project recording conversations between loved ones, Morning Edition’s Renee Montagne spoke with Tony Perri and his 20-year-old grandson Jeffrey. Tony came out as gay after being married to Jeffrey’s grandmother for 12 years. They remained married for another five.

In the piece, he talks about confessing to a priest about being gay, coming out to his family, and his grandson. Jeffrey in turn speaks about coming out to his grandfather. It’s a wonderful snapshot of multi-generational family life. (And it’s short, so do listen.)

The Library of Congress is archiving all StoryCorps interviews.