- April 19, 2024
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T.C., Julie and their son, Malakai Petruzzella. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
T.C. Petruzzella is a school bus driver — and Spider-Man. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Julie Petruzzella as Spider-Gwen. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
T.C. and Malakai. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Julie Petruzzella as Spider-Gwen. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
Julie Petruzzella and Malakai. Photos by Anastasia Pagello
T.C. and Julie Petruzzella have a new addition to their Spidey-Family, 7-week-old Malakai Petruzzella.
The couple have donned their movie-quality Spider-Man costumes for years in Palm Coast, attending community events as well as private events such as birthday parties.
As members of the Palm Coast Community Church, their family fits right into the church's motto, “Raising the Next Era of Superheroes." T.C. was scheduled to be dressed as Spider-Man to greet the kids on their first day back to the Palm Coast Community School on Monday, Aug. 10.
“I’ve been dressing up as Spider-Man ever since high school,” T.C. said. “I really started when visiting Julie in St. Augustine a while back. I had a cheap Spider-Man suit with me, and while she was working I walked around downtown all dressed up. I met a group of children with special needs, who were on a field trip, and their faces just lit up. Their excitement and happiness that the costume gave them really gave me a natural high.”
When the mask comes off, T.C. is a full-time bus driver for Flagler Schools, while Julie is now a full-time stay-at-home mom for Malakai.
“We want to make a positive impact and help cheer people up, to spread some light in these dark days."
T.C. PETRUZZELLA
“I expect once Malakai is a bit older, maybe around age 6, he will join us at events,” continued T.C. “We want to make sure he will be in full character, know what to say and how to act. I take a lot of pride in wearing this costume. When it’s on, I am Spider-Man. With great power comes great parties.”
To compensate for COVID-19, the Spideyweds have started a Christian Bible-themed YouTube channel dedicated to raising morale and spreading uplifting, positive vibes.
