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SONS OF ITALY NEWS
MAY/JUNE 2011
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS New England’s Largest Italian-American Newspaper Email: newspaper@osiama.org • Website: www.osiama.org
VOL. LXXXVI - NO. 3
MAY/JUNE 2011
(ISSN 0038-1446)
56 th Annual Scholarship Awards by Dorothy Berlandi The 56th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon was held on Sunday, May 22, 2011, at the Braintree Sons of Italy, sponsored by the Charitable & Educational Trust and the Scholarship Commission. One of the most significant contributions we make as an organization to our community is through our Scholarship Awards Program. Every year our Charitable & Educational Trust, filial lodges, and individual donors provide over $40,000 to high school seniors who are continuing their education. This year there were a total of 37 scholarships awarded, 27 given in the name of Past State Presidents and Venerables, and 10 donated by individual members and filial lodges. Scholarship Commission Chairman Donna Giuliani welcomed everyone in attendance (Continued on Page 8)
28th Annual Law and Justice Breakfast by Dorothy Berlandi The Commission for Social Justice of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held its 28 th Annual Law and Justice Day Breakfast on Sunday, May 1, 2011, at Lombardo’s in Randolph, Massachusetts. Executive Director Paul Guida called for the commencement of the program. Introductions were made and the colors were posted. This year, Commission for Social Justice Chairman Albert DeNapoli asked Dr.
Dean Saluti, president of the Renaissance Lodge #2614 and a retired Colonel in the US Army Reserve and member of the Ancients, if he could bring in this famous color guard. The Ancients Color Guard has marched in nearly every US President’s inaugural parade since George Washington and has escorted the Governor of the Commonwealth for several hundred years. The Ancients Color Guard did an excellent
job presenting the colors at the breakfast, acknowledging both the American and Italian national anthems. James Geaney led the singing of the anthems and State Chaplain Reverend Gregory Mercurio gave the invocation. Chairman DeNapoli welcomed everyone and thanked those who had worked so hard to make the breakfast a success. He then introduced State President James DiStefano,
97th Annual Convention GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS
June 23-26, 2011 — Radisson Hotel, Nashua, NH GOLDEN LION BANQUET — SATURDAY EVENING
JAMES DiSTEFANO State President Honorary Convention Chairman
CARMELITA BELLO State 1st Vice President Convention Chairman
ANTONIO SESTITO State 2nd Vice President Convention Coordinator
who greeted all and noted the importance of Commission for Social Justice. A Special Recognition Award was presented to Dan Rea for “Outstanding Service on behalf of Italian-Americans.” Rea, toastmaster for the 2010 Law and Justice Breakfast, was honored for his role in exonerating four Italian American men who were wrongfully convicted of murder in 1965. Rea’s investigation uncovered evidence of the men’s innocence, and exposed corruption in the FBI field office in Boston. Marilyn Petitto Devaney presented Dan Rea with the first ever Special Recognition Award. Vice Chairman Donald McGowan presented the Public Service Award to Karyn E. Polito. Polito is a former State Representative for the Eleventh District in Worcester, and was a candidate in 2010 for Treasurer and Receiver-General for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Her gubernatorial appointments include the Governor’s Commission on Sexual Abuse and Domestic Violence, Governor’s Interagency Council on Substance Abuse and Prevention, and the Cervical Cancer Commission. Polito has filed legislation in a number of key areas including the establishment of minimum mandatory sentencing for sex offenders, cracking down on drunk drivers, closing school registration loopholes for missing children, requiring defibrillators in public schools, and
strengthening the experience requirement for young drivers. Polito is most proud of her achievements in the state legislature as the leading advocate for the passage of “Jessica’s Law,” a bill that establishes tough mandatory minimum jail sentences for sex offenders who target children. Her efforts paid off in 2008 when she was able to convince her Democratic colleagues to pass tougher sentencing legislation and to require district attorneys to file more comprehensive reports about child sex offenses in Massachusetts. Prior to her efforts and advocacy, Massachusetts lagged behind the entire nation in the area of mandatory sentences for these offenders. Karyn Polito and her husband Stephan Rodolakis reside in Shrewsbury with their two children. Carmine N. Rullo, a member of the commission, presented the Law Award to James P. Muscato, Assistant Superintendent of Law Enforcement at the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. Muscato is a 30year veteran of the Plymouth County Sheriff’s Department. He was recently promoted to Assistant Superintendent of Law Enforcement, and in this role is the senior member of Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald’s staff. His responsibilities include managing the Communications and Mobile Command Center, the K9 Unit, Training Division, (Continued on Page 6)
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SONS of ITALY NEWS Pamela Donnaruma, Editor Dorothy Berlandi, Public Relations Chairman Dom Campochiaro, Photographer
The
President’s
Message
NO. 3 - MAY/JUNE 2011 86TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION The Sons of Italy News (ISSN 0038-1446) is published bi-monthly by, the Grand Lodge Of Massachusetts, Order Sons Of Italy In America, a Fraternal non-profit organization with offices at 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478. Phone (617) 489-5234. All manuscripts, photos, art work, and editorial material should be type written and mailed to: Editor, Sons Of Italy News - 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478. Photo and copy will be returned if accompanied by a self-addressed envelope and return postage. Closing date for publication is the 10th of the previous month. Photos should be clear and sharp and people must be identified on a separate sheet. Direct all subscription correspondence, orders, change of addresses, etc., to Sons of Italy News, Subscription Dept., 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478. Subscription price is $2.00 per year. When changing address, please allow six weeks advance notice. Send old address (clip address from past issue) along with new address. Please include Lodge name and zip code. Periodical Postage paid at Boston, MA. and additional mailing offices. Postmaster, address corrections requested - send to Sons Of Italy News, 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478. STATE COUNCIL JAMES DI STEFANO State President CARMELITA BELLO State 1st Vice President ANTONIO SESTITO State 2nd Vice President FLORENCE FERULLO KANE Immediate Past President ROBERT BONCORE, ESQ. State Orator RON HILL State Recording Secretary CATHERINE BOURASSA State Financial Secretary MICHAEL DI STEFANO State Treasurer STATE PAST PRESIDENTS KEVIN A. CAIRA JOSEPH A. RUSSO JOSEPH S. GIUFFRIDA PHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ CHARLES H. PERENICK
STATE TRUSTEES DISTRICT NO. 1 LOUIS E. FLORIANI, JR. DISTRICT N0. 2 MARGARET CAMPBELL DISTRICT NO. 3 FRANCO BATTISTA MATTHEW J. EZEKIEL DISTRICT NO. 4 DR. JOHN CHRISTOFORO DISTRICT NO. 5 DENISE FURNARI DISTRICT NO. 6 MARIE JACKSON DISTRICT NO. 7 THERESA FARINA AT-LARGE CAROL ROSSI RICHARD R. SACCA JOHN J. SILVA, JR.
STATE CHAPLAIN REV. GREGORY MERCURIO BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION ANTHONY PANAGGIO, JR., President MARJORIE CAHN, Acting Treasurer PAUL DI BONA, Secretary COMMISSIONERS MARY ANN BELLO - STEVEN CEDRONE DIANE MODICA - ROSS ZAGAMI CHAIRMEN OF PERMANENT COMMISSIONS JUNIOR DIVISION COMMISSION CHARLES DE STEFANO
BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION ARTHUR BENNETT
MAGAZINE COMMISSION PAMELA DONNARUMA
CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST ANGELO ROSSI
MEMBERSHIP COMMISSION ANTONIO SESTITO
CHARITY COMMISSION MARYLOU ABBATESSA COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ALBERT DE NAPOLI
ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATION COMMISSION STEPHEN A. COZZAGLIO PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION DOROTHY BERLANDI
HISTORICAL COMMISSION DELIA BARTUCCA
SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION DONNA GIULIANI
ITALIAN CULTURE COMMISSION PATRICK MORENO
SPORTS COMMISSION STEPHEN DE ANGELIS
STATE DEPUTY JUDICIARY COMMISSION RITA MALETTA-ROBAK PHILIP PRIVITERA NATIONAL OFFICERS KEVIN A. CAIRA, National 2nd Vice President RITA MALETTA-ROBAK, National Recording Secretary PHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ., National Past President JOHN F. DE PINTO, National Trustee WALTER ROBAK, National Trustee PHILIP PRIVITERA, National Foundation Trustee JOSEPH RUSSO, National Foundation Trustee
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from James DiStefano
Dear Brothers and Sisters, Kathy and I would like to thank all the Lodges that have welcomed us at their Installations. It was good to see all of you and it was nice to see so many new faces as officers. As our ritual states, “Yes, your efforts have been appreciated; deeply so.” It is easy to stand aside and say, “let someone else do it.” It is not so easy to step forward and say, “I’ll do it,” as each of you have. We are proud to proclaim that we have had the privilege to serve under your leadership. On behalf of all the members of the Order, we thank you. On May 22, the Grand Lodge held one of our proudest events, our 56th Annual Scholarship Awards Luncheon, where we awarded over $40,000 in scholarships to 37 deserving young adults. These recipients were chosen from over 300 applications submitted; let me tell you, making the decisions was not an easy task. My congratulations and best wishes go out to all the students, as well as a special thanks to C & E Chairman Angelo Rossi and Scholarship Chairman Donna Giuliani and her hardworking committee. As you all know, on June 23-26, we will be holding our
97th Annual State Convention at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, New Hampshire. This year, we will be holding elections for Grand Lodge officers, Benefit Insurance Commission officers, and commissioners. These elections must be taken seriously; all lodges should make sure that your delegates vote for the candidates of your choice, as these officers will represent you for the next two years. In addition to voting for new officers, we will be voting on proposals, the 2012 Budget, and new ideas that will be brought up at our meetings. So, I encourage all delegates to please attend not only the general meetings but the committee meetings as well. It has been an honor and privilege for Kathy and I to represent the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America for the past two years, and we hope that the delegates to the upcoming State Convention entrust me with another term as your State President. On August 7, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum will host the Tutto Italiano Car Show, sponsored by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts and the Consul General of Italy’s office to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the Unification of Italy. Esti-
mated attendance last year was 5,000 people, so please come and celebrate Italy’s unification anniversary. On Sunday, September 18, Sports Chairman Steve DeAnglis and his commission will hold our annual Bocce Tournament at the Watertown Lodge. Come on down and show off your bocce skills! Save the date Saturday, November 12, for our signature event: the Purple Aster. Once again, Spinelli’s will put out a great meal and we’ll have great music for your dancing pleasure. Please join with your Brothers and Sisters and have a good time, and get your tickets early, I’m sure they will go fast. Brothers and Sisters, each lodge should set goals of what they would like to accomplish in the next two years. In the spirit of our motto Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity, you should encourage and help with the teaching of our Italian language, traditions and culture. By staying united and helping one another we will achieve all our goals. Kathy and I wish all of our members a safe and great summer and look forward to seeing you all in September. May God bless you all and may God Bless the Order Sons of Italy.
Cari Fratelli e Sorelle. Kathy ed io gradiremmo ringraziare tutte le logge che ci hanno ospitati nell’occasione delle istallazioni dei loro dirigenti. E’ stato un piacere vedere tanti di voi ed osservare tante facce nuove assumere le cariche. Come dal nostro rito, ci rendiamo conto che “ Si’, I vostri sforzi sono stati ammirati, tanto profondamente. E’ facile farsi da parte e dire che Qualcun’altro si fara’ avanti. E non e’ facile farsi Avanti e dire ‘lo faccio io’, come ogni dirigente ha fatto. Siamo fieri di affermare che ci e’ stato concesso il privilegio di servire con voi a guidarci”. A nome di tutti i membri dell’Ordine vi ringraziamo tutti. Il 22 maggio scorso, la Grande Loggia orgogliosamente celebro’ il 56mo.pranzo annuo per la consegna delle borse di studio del valore di $ 40,000 a 27 giovani peritevoli. Costoro vennero scelti tra piu’ di 300 candidati richiedenti, e lasciatemelo dire, pervenire ad una scelta non fu tanto facile. Le mie congratulazioni e caldi auguri vanno a tutti gli studenti, e particolari ringraziamenti al direttore del C & E Angelo Rossi, come pure alla presidentessa della Commissione Boese di Studio, Donna Giuliani.ed agli altri membri della commissione. Come voi tutti siete a conoscenza, il 97mo. Congresso Statale annuale avra’ luogo nei giorni 23-26 di giugno, all’hotel Radisson di Nashua, N.H. Quest’anno ci saranno le elezioni per le cariche nella Grande Loggia e per la Commissione Benefica di Assicurazione.
Queste elezioni devono essere affrontate con serieta’. Tutte le logge devono assicurarsi che i loro delegati votino per i candidati preferiti, in quanto questi dirigenti ci rappresenteranno per i prossimi due anni. Oltre a votare per i nuovi dirigenti si votera’ pure per le proposte (da discutere), e su idee che verranno offerte alle riunioni. Per cui incoraggio tutti i delegati a presenziare alle assemblee.ed alle riunioni dei comitati. E’ stato un onore ed un privilegio per Kathy e me di rappresentare la Grande Loggia del Massachusetts e l”ordine Figli d’Italia durante questi due anni passati, e speriamo che I
delegati al Congresso Statale esprimano il loro sostegno alla mia candidature, per un altro biennio come Presidente. Il 7 agosto prossimo, il “Larz Anderson Auto Museum” ospitera’ il “Salone dell’Auto Tutto Italiano” (tutto italiano car show), sponsorizzato dalla nostra Grande Loggia e dal Consolato Generale d’Italia per celebrare il 150mo anniversario dell’Unita’ d’Italia. Kathy ed io auguriamo a tutti i nostri membri una grande stagione estiva, e rivederci tutti a settembre. Che Dio benedica voi tutti, unitamente all’Ordine Figli d’Italia.
GRAND LODGE Events ... JUNE 23-26, 2011
State Convention Radisson Hotel – Nashua, NH
AUGUST 7, 2011
Tutto Italiano Larz Anderson Auto Museum – Brookline, MA
SEPTEMBER 18, 2011
Bocce Tournament Sons of Italy – Watertown, MA
OCTOBER 1, 2011
That’s Amore Sons of Italy – Watertown, MA
NOVEMBER 12, 2011
Purple Aster Spinelli’s Function Facility – Lynnfield, MA
For more information on these events, call the Grand Lodge office at 617-489-5234 - or check the Grand Lodge Events section of the website (www.osiama.org)
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LODGE HISTORIES
Recipes from the
by Dorothy Berlandi In this issue we are featuring the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge #1069, Newton, MA. If you have not as yet sent in your lodge history, please do and send it to the attention of our Historical Chairman Delia Bartucca at the Grand Lodge Office, 93 Concord Ave., Belmont, Massachusetts 02478.
AMBROSE D. CEDRONE LODGE #1069 The Abrose D. Cedrone Lodge #1069 was instituted December 3, 1920 as the Umberto Primo Lodge #1069. The name
was changed and chartered as Bernardo Pescosolido, Antonio the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge Mazzola and Pasquale Leone. #1069 on March 9, 1998. Below is our list of Venerables Our Lodge Founders were and Presidents: PAST VENERABLES/PRESIDENTS Bernardo Pescosolido 1920-1921 Nicole Palmieri 1922-1925 Dominic Venditti, 1926-1928 Alphonse Palmieri 1929-1930 Orazio Panaggio 1931-1933 Loreto Gentile 1934-1936 Pasquale Leone 1937-1940 Gerardo Leone 1942-1943 Ralph Corcetti 1944-1946 Rocco Compagnone 1947-1948 Anthony Proia 1949-1950 Dominic Messina 1951-1953, 1968 Carmen Viti 1954-1955, 1961 Frank Dalicandro 1956-1957 Aldo Caira 1958-1960, 1969-1970 Danato Visco 1962-1964 Ambrose Cedrone 1964-1966, 1969-1970 Andrew Magni 1967 Michael Proia 1970 Rocco Marzilli 1971-1972 Peter DiFoggio 1973 Joseph Capalbo 1974-1975 Victor Colantonio 1976-1977 Antonio Antonellis 1978-1979 Paul Cardarelli 1980-1981 Daniel Marzilli 1982-1984 Joseph Marzilli 1985-1986 Ronald Quintiliani 1987-1988 Steven Cedrone 1989-1990 Anthony Panaggio 1991-1992 Robert Baurle 1993-1994 Francis Cedrone 1995-1996 Joseph Andreoli 1997-1998 Alexander Cedrone 1999-2000 Frank Battista 2001-2002 Paul DiBona 2003-2006 Gerard Franchi 2006-2008 Anthony Vardinski 2008-2010 Fabio Cedrone 2010-Present
The Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge owns its own building at 196 Adams Street in Newton, Massachusetts and our meetings are held on the
third Tuesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. at the Lodge. The Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge has been a very active lodge and has always sup-
ported the Grand Lodge. It is also very active in the City of Newton and its charitable endeavors are well known.
The following are members of the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge as Past or Present State/National Officers: Aldo Caira, Past State President and National President Henry Frissora, State President Charles Perenick, State President Anthony Panaggio, National Trustee, BIC Treasurer, BIC President Alexander Cedrone, Chairman C & E Trust Francis Cedrone, State Trustee Paul Camilli, Sports Commissioner Franco Battista, State Trustee Paul DiBona, BIC Commission
Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
ROAST TURKEY THIGHS Italian Style 4 turkey thighs 1 chicken bouillon cube 4 medium potatoes 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 medium onions 1/2 cup water 2 fresh tomatoes 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 cloves garlic Salt Peel potatoes, garlic and onions. Cut each into quarters and set aside. Wash tomatoes and cut into quarters. Place washed and dried turkey thighs in a roasting pan (skin up). Distribute potato, garlic, and onion portions around the turkey thighs. Place cutup tomatoes over the thighs, potato and onion portions. Add the bouillon cube, lemon juice and water to the roasting pan. Spread the olive oil over the vegetables and turkey. Cover with aluminum foil and place in preheated 350°F oven. Check after forty-five minutes. Baste contents with liquid in the roasting pan. Salt to taste. Return to oven and bake an additional twenty minutes. A portion of water may be added if needed. Baste contents and return to oven uncovered. Allow cooking until fork tender and browned to your liking (approx. ten to twenty additional minutes). OPTIONAL: Add sliced green peppers or mushrooms to the recipe. NOTE: For years, turkeys were available only during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas. Today the large bird is made available to consumers in cut-up portions. As an alternate for cut-up chicken, my husband and I enjoy turkey thighs. Turkey legs and/or wings can be added to the thighs in the above recipe.
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THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS INVITES ALL TO ATTEND THIS WONDERFUL EVENT TO CELEBRATE THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY. OSIA WILL CO-HOST TUTTO ITALIANO WITH THE LARZ ANDERSON AUTO MUSEUM.
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Announced Candidates for State and National Offices EXECUTIVE COUNCIL State President
TRUSTEES
State Recording Secretary
STATE TRUSTEE - District 1 STEPHEN A. COZZAGLIO
JAMES DISTEFANO Watertown, MA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 Candidate for election to the office of
STATE PRESIDENT
BORN: in Abruzzi Italy. SPOUSE: Kathleen (Kimberley) DiStefano, 2 Children: Michael, State Trustee, & Kimberley, Financial Secretary, Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094. 2 Grandchildren: Valerie & Michael. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration, New Hampshire College. PROFESSIONAL: President, Watertown Equipment Corp., President, Tornare Construction Corp., Trustee, DiStefano Realty Trust. FILIAL LODGE: Member since 1968. Guard, Trustee, Master of Ceremonies, Orator, Honorary President. GRAND LODGE: State 1st. Vice President, State Orator, State Treasurer, State Trustee, State Deputy, Dante Alighieri Lodge #648, Waltham. COMMITTEES: State Convention Chairman, Co-Chairman, Christopher Columbus Parade, Purple Aster, Pot-of-Gold, Cooley’s Anemia, Convention Vegas Night, President’s Testimonial, Ad Book. Grand Lodge Liaison to: OSIA Magazine Commission, Public Relations Commission, Sports Commission, Convention Site Committee. NATIONAL: National Delegate, National Trustee, National Co-Chairman to Cooley’s Anemia. CIVIC: Member of the Watertown/Belmont Chamber of Commerce. TRADE AFFILIATIONS: Member of the Utility Contractors Association, Member of the Government Relations Committee.
State 1st Vice President CARMELITA BELLO Worcester, MA Worcester Lodge #168 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE 1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Candidate for re-election to the office of
NATIONAL DELEGATE
At the 2009 Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Convention Carmelita was elected State 1st Vice President. Over the past two years she has participated in the regional membership meetings, most Grand Lodge functions and is currently co-chairing the Testimonial for State President Jim DiStefano and chairing the 2011 State Convention. Carmelita was elected National Recording Secretary at the 2007 National Convention. She served for two years as the Chairperson of the Membership Commission. She was State Orator for two years, State Recording Secretary for four years, elected State Trustee for District 2 for a second 2-year term until elected Recording Secretary. She was co-chair of the 2000 Purple Astor Ball, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts 90th Anniversary Celebration, a National Delegate to the 1999, 2001, 2003, 2005, 2007 and 2009 conventions. Her focus for the Sons of Italy is to ensure that the filial lodges and their members are well represented at the State and National level. The members need an advocate to voice their views while working within the structure of the Grand Lodge and the Supreme Lodge. She has been a member of the Order of Sons of Italy since 1982 and has held local offices of President, Vice President, Orator and Trustee for the Worcester Lodge #168. Carmelita is proud of the fact that the Sons of Italy is a family commitment. Her grandfather Salvatore Bello served on the first Massachusetts Grand Council as Trustee. Her Aunt Gladys has been active in all aspects of Sons of Italy and received the Golden Lion Award at the 2009 State Convention. Her sister Mary Ann Bello is currently a Commissioner on the Benefit Insurance Commission after serving as State Trustee, Lodge President, Past-President and many other offices. Professionally she is the Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Colleges of Worcester Consortium, Inc. The majority of her career has been in the management and fiscal oversight of non-profit organizations whose missions included anti-poverty programs, home health care, mental health and developmental disabilities. She is the Treasurer of the Board for the Worcester East Side Community Development Corporation, a member of the Finance Committee for Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish and the Denholms Building Trust Board. Carmelita has a Master degree in Business Administration from Anna Maria College, certificate in Non-Profit Management from Clark University and a Bachelor Degree in Management from Worcester State College.
State 2nd Vice President
RONALD J. HILL Watertown, MA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE RECORDING SECRETARY
FILIAL: Guard, Financial Secretary, Vice President, President. GRAND LODGE: State Trustee, State Recording Secretary. COMMISSIONS: Sports Commission EMPLOYMENT: Retired Master Electrician, and Project Manager. FAMILY HISTORY: Spouse: Ann Hill, Children: 3
State Financial Secretary CATHY BOURASSA Framingham, MA Regina Margherita Lodge #1402 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE FINANCIAL SECRETARY
Member of the Order for 38 years. In those 38 years have served the Local Lodge, Grand Lodge and National Lodge. FILIAL: Member of the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 — Office held: Secretary, Orator, Assistant Venerable, Venerable, Treasurer of the Corporation. Member of the Regina Margherita Lodge #1402 — Orator, 1st Vice President, President GRAND LODGE: Trustee District #3, 6 years; Trustee At Large, 6 years; Financial Secretary, 4 years; Recording Secretary, 2 years; Benefit Insurance Commission, 4 years; National Delegate District #3, 4 years; Chairman District #3 Deputy; Chairman Historical Commission, 4 years; Chairman Purple Aster; Chairman Winter Carnival Fundraiser; Chairman Memorial Mass. Convention; Chairman Memorial Mass Madonna Queen Shrine; Co-Chairman Columbus Day Parade; Chairman Italian Night Convention; Co-Chairman Cooley’s Anemia Foundation; OSIA Folk Dance Team; Founder of Know Your Presidents LIAISON OFFICER: Historical Commission, Sports, Magazine, Benefit Insurance Commission COMMISSIONS: Charitable & Education Commission, Charity Commission, Italian Culture Commission COMMITTEES: Ad Book, First Lady’s Tea, Clambake, President’s Testimonial, Quincentennial Committee, Purple Aster CIVIC: Captain Heart Fund, Den Mother, CCD Teacher, Ladies Guild, Family Camping Association, Treasurer, Secretary and President of the Liberty Mutual Club, Treasurer Tenants Association Framingham Housing Authority EMPLOYMENT: Maryland Casualty Insurance Co., for 7 years, John J Ryan Insurance Agency 3 years, Payroll Clerk for Zayre Corp., and TJ Max Co., Retired Liberty Mutual Insurance Co., after 21 years as a Senior Claim Representative Cathy is a giver. She has demonstrated that time and time again. Cathy gives of herself totally and unselfishly. Cathy gives out of love and commitment to the Order Sons of Italy and to you and I and all members of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
State Treasurer
Stoneham, MA Medford Lodge #1359 Candidate for election to the office of
NATIONAL DELEGATE - DISTRICT 1 FILIAL Member of G. Marconi Lodge #1620 since 1981: Recording Secretary, 198284.; President, 1984-87; Financial Secretary, 1990-95 GRAND LODGE: State Trustee; 4 years SUPREME: National Arbitrator, 2001-05; National Trustee, 2005-2009; National Delegate since 1999; Fundraising Committee, 4 years. Education Committee, 2 years. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Chairman of Scholarship Commission, 4 years and a member for 10 years; Chairman of 0 & E Commission, 8 years; member of Cultural Commission, 3 years; served on Ambassadorial Committee responsible for bringing 25 college students to the U. S. from Italy; represented Grand Lodge at conference in Italy in 1986, Chair or co-chair of State Alzheimer’s Fundraising Committee, 4 years; and member of Purple Aster Committee for many years. State Deputy for Pittsfield and Springfield for 5 years and 4 years respectively; set up website link for 0 & E to our Grand Lodge website; served on C & E Walk-A Thon for many years; served on President Florence Ferullo Kane Testimonial Committee in 2009 and on President Jim DiStefano’s Testimonial to be held June 11, 2011. BIOGRAPHY: I attended the schools in North Adams, received a B.S. Degree in Education from North Adams State College (MCLA) in 1954, received M. ED with emphasis on Administration from Springfield College in 1959 and served in the U.S. Army from 1954-56. I was involved in education for 38 years as a teacher, vice president, and principal. I have been married to Sandra for 54 happy years and we have 3 grown children. In addition to what has been done above, I am involved with Italian activities outside of OSIA: organized Italian lessons for children and adults in Lee for approximately seven (7 years); responsible for creating website for G. Marconi Lodge; and chaired Berkshire County Italian Month Committee that published October Month Activities for approximately 5 years and distributed to other Italian organizations and State calendar. Presently I am producing Italian Cultural programs throughout Berkshire County via Public Access, 2 years.
STATE TRUSTEE - District 2
MARGARET CAMPBELL Worcester, MA Worcester Lodge #168 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE TRUSTEE - DISTRICT 2
FILIAL: Recording Secretary Lodge #168, 1999-2009 GRAND LODGE: State Trustee District 2, 2009-2011 COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Co-chair Convention Ad Book, Co-chair Purple Aster Ball, Liaison Scholarship, served as Membership, President last Ladies’ Luncheon. I am Margaret Olivieri Campbell and I will be rerunning for State Trustee District 2. I have lived in Worcester all my life and have belonged to our local lodge Worcester Lodge #168 for 12 years. I have held various positions with my local lodge and have currently been State Trustee for the last two years on the current State Council. I have chaired and co-chaired my Committee on both local and State. My state Committees have been Chair of the Purle Aster Ball, Convention Ad Book, Membership and help on most other functions. I have enjoyed our work together as a council and look forward to continuing with our goals for the lodge for the next two years. I have two children, Joseph 23 and Carmella 13. I currently work at the UMass Hospital in Worcester as an emergency room Secretary.
STATE TRUSTEE - District 3 CHARLES DESTEFANO
FILIAL: Trustee for Medford Lodge # 1359 GRAND LODGE: District 3 State Trustee, 3.5 years; Chairman, State Trustees, 2 years. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Liaison to the Benefit Insurance Commission; Co-Chairman, Pot of Gold and Calendar Raffle (2 Years); Walk-a-thon Committee Brothers and Sisters: I have served on and managed budgets and finances for four non-profit organization boards. I am a freelance technician that assists companies with planning meetings and events across the country. I have been self-employed for 10 years and have worked with hundreds of clients to keep within their budgetary and financial responsibilities. I believe that this experience, coupled with my dedication to the Order, would make me an asset to the Grand Lodge and the office of State Treasurer.
MARIE A. JACKSON Winthrop, MA Figli D’Italia Lodge #2692 Candidate for election to the office of
I’ve been a dedicated member of the South Shore Lodge #1850 in Hingham for 22 years, and in that time I have served as an officer for over 21 years between the Hingham Lodge and the Grand Lodge. At the Hingham Lodge I served as Vice President, President five terms and Immediate Past President. COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: At the State level I served on the Scholarship Commission, Historical Commission, Co-chaired Ad Book Committee, Co-chaired Cook out, Co-chaired Columbus Day Parade, Walk-a-Thon and the Judiciary Committees to name a few. I served as State Deputy to the Braintree Men’s Lodge for 12 years. STATE OFFICES: State Trustee District #5, Financial Secretary and State Orator. Currently I serve as State 2nd Vice President and State Membership Chairman. On a personal note, I was born in Palermiti, Catanzaro Calabria Italy. I’ve been married to my wife Marieanne Pappalardo Sestito for 40 years. We have a daughter Marissa Caterina and a son Antonio Mario Jr., and two grandsons Thomas and Patrick. I truly enjoy being a member of the Sons of Italy and meeting many of my Brothers and Sisters throughout the Grand Lodge. I recently retired and as a result, I have the ability to focus more deeply on the affairs of the Order.
STATE TRUSTEE - DISTRICT 1
Candidate for election to the office of
STATE TREASURER
Hingham, MA South Shore Lodge #1850 STATE 2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Candidate for election to the office of
MATTHEW J. EZEKIEL
ANTONIO SESTITO Candidate for re-election to the office of
Lee, MA G. Marconi Lodge #1620
STATE TREASURER
Candidate for election to the office of
NATIONAL DELEGATE DISTRICT 6 & 7 FILIAL LODGE: Mistress of Ceremonies, Trustee, Vice President, President for two terms. GRAND LODGE: Trustee at Large two years and Trustee District 6 for two years. COMMISSIONS:Public Relations Commission Chairman, Chairman of Merchandise, Co-Chairman for Calendar Raffle, Co-Chairman of Italian Night for 2009 Convention, Co-Chairman of Memorial Mass, Liaison Officer for the Commission for Social Justice, Liaison Officer for the Historical Commission, State Deputy to two lodges. COMMITTEES: Historical, Walk a Thon, Convention Ad Book, Purple Aster, Columbus Day Parade, First Lady’s Reception, State President’s Testimonial, Italian Heritage celebrating the 150 years of the Unification of Italy. I joined the Sons of Italy in 1989. I try to visit and support many lodges and their functions throughout the State. It is great to visit old friends and meet new ones. I believe in the goals of the Sons of Italy and try my best to help to accomplish them.
Wilmington, MA Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 Candidate for election to the office of
STATE TRUSTEE - DISTRICT 3
FILIAL: Trustee - 1 term; Treasurer - 2 terms; President - 9 terms; Immediate Past President - 7 terms; Property Association Vice President - 11 terms GRAND LODGE: Trustee - 3 terms; Arbitrator - 4 terms; State Deputy - 3 years COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Grand Lodge Junior Division Commission President, Grand Lodge Charity Commission. Grand Lodge Organization & Education Commission Workshops, Grand Lodge President’s Testimonial Dinner, Grand Lodge Carnival, Grand Lodge Golden Lion Awards Dinner, Grand Lodge Columbus Day Parades, Grand Lodge Lobsterfests, Grand Lodge Charitable & Educational Commission Walk-a-thons, Grand Lodge State Convention Site Committee BIOGRAPHY: I believe that to have a proficient working Grand Council, the Council Officers all need to be working together as a team on the same page. In returning back to the Grand Lodge Council, I will bring to the Grand Lodge Council over thirty two years of professional team player experience; along with the leadership experience of a team leader, I attained through a series of promotions during my lengthy professional career; which eventually culminated at the position of Aircraft Operations Supervisor/ Team Leader for Delta Airlines.
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STATE TRUSTEES STATE TRUSTEE - District 4 DR. JOHN CHRISTOFORO Arlington, MA Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE TRUSTEE - DISTRICT 4
BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION Treasurer
STATE TRUSTEE - District 7
Boston, MA Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 TREASURER BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION Acting Treasurer, Benefit Insurance Commission; Commissioner, Benefit Insurance Commission – 2 years; Delegate to the State Convention – 11 years COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Commission for Social Justice, Culture Commission, First Lady’s Testimonial Committee, State President’s Testimonial Committee EDUCATION: Columbia University (Barnard College), Bachelor’s Degree, State University of New York, Master’s Degree ITALIAN COMMUNITY AWARDS/INVOLVEMENTS: “Woman of the Year” Awards from Saints Cosmas and Damian Society, Fieri Italian Youth Organization, Ritz-Carlton/ Boys Town of Italy, Pirandello Lyceum – Board of Directors, 20 years, Renaissance Lodge – Member, 21 years, Italia Unita, East Boston – member, Dante Alighieri Society – member, 18 years. QUALIFICATIONS: Owner of a 33-year-old banking/financial services consulting firm. Authority on work efficiency. Clients include the Rockefeller family, Fidelity, Schwab, Vanguard, Great-West Insurance, BISYS Insurance, Lincoln Financial, Bank of America, Mellon, Citizens, Sovereign, Wells Fargo, State Street, Bank of Boston, Fleet, Comerica, etc. PERSONAL: Married, 2 daughters
Commissioner RICK VITALI Lynn, MA Santa Famiglia Lodge # 2834 Candidate for election to the office of
THERESA FARINA Barrington, NH Granite State Lodge #2380 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE TRUSTEE - DISTRICT 7
Member 25 years BORN: Cambridge, MA. Grew up in Somerville, MA PROFESSIONAL: Property Manager. Background in accounting, finance and management CHILDREN: Colette, Alessandra FILIAL LODGE: President, Recording Secretary, Financial Secretary and Trustee of Granite State Lodge #2380, Rochester, NH. GRAND LODGE: State Deputy, State Trustee District 7, State Treasurer, National Delegate District 6 & 7. COMMITTEES: Chairman of Trustees, Pot of Gold Chairman, Liaison to Italian Culture Commission, Co-chairman for Annual Mass, Liaison to Junior Division.
NATIONAL DELEGATE-AT-LARGE JOSEPH A. BONCORE ESQ. Winthrop, MA Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Candidate for election to the office of
MARJORIE CAHN SALUTI
Candidate for election to the office of
BIOGRAPHY: I have spent much of my life as an educator, teaching in the Boston Public Schools and as a professor for several colleges. Since the late 1980s, I have been a member of the Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614, and have served as the lodge’s orator for most of that time. For the past 20 years, I have been a feature writer for the Post-Gazette, New England’s oldest Italian American newspaper. My featured column is “Nanna and Babbononno,” a continuing story about the generations of my family coming from Italy at the turn of the 20th Century and “making it in America.” My secondary columns have included the yearby-year account of the contributions Italians and Italian Americans have made in every phase of American life. A third column had been weekly accounts of Italians and Italian Americans who have won the Congressional Medal of Honor from the Civil War to the present. I have also written many articles on the stereotyping of the Italian image in today’s media including TV and films, and the levels of discrimination and prejudice our forbearers have had to face. As of 2011, I have been involved in a research project with fellow State Trustee, Colonel John Silva. This is the 150th anniversary of the unification of Italy and Colonel Silva and I have been documenting the events that led up to the unification and the Italian patriots responsible for the event. Over the years, I have covered a variety of events for the Sons of Italy Magazine. My stories include: results of sporting events held by OSIA, biographies about our OSIA leaders, “The Foods of Italy from Sicily to the Northern Borders,” and “The Origins of Italian Last Names.” My research on everything Italian and Italian American is on-going. I am the Director of Education for the organization “October is Italian Heritage Month,” and annually run an essay contest throughout the public school systems in Massachusetts. The theme is “Italian and Italian American Contributions to World Civilization.” As a result of my involvement with our ethnicity, I have decided to run again for office in the Order Sons of Italy to see if I might help to make a difference in the future.
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COMMISSIONER BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION Rick Vitali is an attorney and is familiar with insurance matters. He appears frequently in Massachusetts’ courts and successfully argued a case before the Supreme Judicial Court. He is an Assistant City Solicitor in Lynn. As former state trustee, he co-founded the Santa Famiglia Mixed Lodge #2834 with Father Gregory Mercurio. He is the president of Neighborhood Legal Services, former chairman of the Don Orione Advisory Board and treasurer of a youth hockey program. He and his wife, Kathy, have two sons, Turi, at Catholic University and Christian, at Malden Catholic.
NATIONAL DELEGATE AT-LARGE
FILIAL: Winthrop Junior Lodge #2681: President 1995-1996, Vice President 1996-1997 and Charter Member. Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057: President 2009- Present, Delegate to State Convention 2005- Present, Vice President 2007-2009, Orator, 2005- 2007 COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: State Arbitrator 2005-Present, Chairman 2009Present, Charitable and Educational Trust 2010-Present, Commission for Social Justice 2005-2009 I am an Attorney licensed to practice law in Massachusetts and Federal Courts. I have been an active member of the Order since 1995. I have enjoyed serving my lodge as a delegate to State conventions for the past eight years and look forward to serving the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts as a delegate to this coming National Convention.
NATIONAL DELEGATE FLORENCE FERULLO KANE Winthrop, MA Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094 Candidate for election to the office of
NATIONAL DELEGATE
BORN: Revere, MA PROFESSIONAL: Office Manager-Department of Communities & Development. Retired AFFILIATE LODGE: Trustee for 4 years, Vice President 2 years; and President 1 year. GRAND LODGE: State Trustee District 4 for 4 years, State Financial Secretary 19 months, State Second Vice President 4 years, State First Vice President 8 years, State President 2 years, now serving as the State Immediate Past President. Also serve Charitable & Educational Trust. NATIONAL: Delegate for 16 years-National Trustee 2 years and Co-Chairman of the National President’s Cabinet Meetings 2 years. 1999 National Trustee Pro-Temp & serve National Chairman Pro-Temp National Madonna Queen Shrine & Don Orione Home. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Ad Book for (5) years, Columbus Day Parade 2 years, Memorial Mass 2 years, Hurricane Andrew Fund Relief, Assisi Relief Fund, First Ladies Reception Sandy Giuffrida & Kathy DiStefano, Madonna Queen National Shrine & Don Orione Home 50th Anniversary Campaign Fund Drive, Purple Aster Dinner Dance 5 years, Co-Chairman Past State President Joseph Giuffrida. Presently serving as Fundraising Chairman for the Grand Lodge. COMMITTEES: Member of the OSIA Folk Dancers, United Cerebral Palsy, The Children’s Inn, Christopher Columbus Quincentennial, Ad Book, Clambake, Alzheimer’s, Purple Aster, Future Good & Welfare of the Order, District 4 Captain for Charitable & Education Walk-A-Thon, Junior Division, Membership, Scholarship, Organization & Education. CIVIC: First Woman President for Knights of Don Orione Home (5) years. Volunteer services for Bingo Committee, Past President Mother’s Club Savio High School and Eucharist Minister. Chairman of the Centennial Committee for St. John’s Evangelist Church in Winthrop, MA.
ANTHONY J. PANAGGIO, JR.
STATE TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE
Newtonville, MA Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge #1069 Candidate for election to the office of
NATIONAL DELEGATE
CAROL ROSSI Natick, MA Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094 Candidate for re-election to the office of
STATE TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE
FILIAL: Trustee, Financial Recording Secretary, Treasurer, Vice President, President, Past President and Clerk of Lodge Corporation. GRAND LODGE: Trustee-at-Large COMMISSIONS: C&E Trust, Charity Liaison, Convention and other Ad Book, Walk-aThon Chairperson, Memorial Mass Chairperson, Sunshine Lady; numerous President Testimonials and 1st Lady Teas, Purple Aster COMMITTEES: Alzheimer’s, Program Chairperson, Lodge Newsletter Editor, Chairperson of numerous lodge fundraisers. I am passionate regarding my Italian heritage and love people, especially Italian. Drawn to the “fraternal” aspect of the Order 15+ years ago, I have served in varied capacities and committees not only in my own lodge, but also under four Grand Council Presidents. I believe my professional life as a paralegal, office manager and director of Christian Ed/Discipleship, together with my love of all things Italian, qualifies me to serve our membership in the capacity of Trustee-at-Large.
BORN: Newton, MA PROFESSIONAL: Printing FILIAL LODGE: Chairman Building Trust, Building Board Treasurer, 4 years: Trustee, 4 years; Orator and President of the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge in Newton, MA. GRAND LODGE: State Trustee 2 years. Served as a Commissioner on the Charitable and Educational Trust for 2 years and Treasurer for 2 years. NATIONAL: Delegate for 16 years. BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION: Commissioner of the Benefit Insurance Commission for 4 years, Benefit Insurance Treasurer 4 years, and presently serving as President of the Benefit Insurance Commission. CHAIRMAN OF COMMITTEES: Served as Chairman of the Walk-a-Thon from 1997 to 1999, then 2007 thru 2010. Please join us for the next Walk-a-Thon in the fall of 2011. Serve as Chairman of the Pot-of-Gold in 1988 &1989, Chairman of Bocce for 1 year and Chairman of New Year’s Jackpot in Connecticut 1985 thru 1988. COMMITTEES: Christopher Columbus Quincentennial; Columbus Day Parade; Ad Book, Clambake, Italian Home for Children and Annual Cookout.
JOHN A. SALADINO Woburn, MA Winchester Men’s Lodge #1580
MICHELLE BERTOLDI Quincy, MA Stella Del Nord Lodge #1436 Candidate for election to the office of
STATE TRUSTEE-AT-LARGE
FILIAL: President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Trustee COMMISSIONS AND COMMITTEES: Membership Committee, Testimonial Dinner Committee, Walk-a-Thon Committee, Lobsterfest Committee. My name is Michelle Bertoldi, my parents were born in Abruzzi, Italy and immigrated to Quincy, MA where I was born and still reside. Currently I am the President of the Stella Del Nord Lodge #1436, Quincy, MA. I have been an active member at my local lodge since 1998 and have held many positions such as Vice President, Recording Secretary, Trustee and Guard. I am currently a member on the Membership Committee and the Testimonial Dinner Committee. I have also served on the C & E Trust Walk-a-Thon Committee and Lobsterfest Committee. I am currently an Administrative Assistant at the Quincy Health Department, and have been employed by the City of Quincy for the past 18 years. I am currently the Treasurer of the Quincy Public Employees Association and I am responsible for overseeing of all union bank accounts. I was also the President of the Parent Teacher Council in the Quincy Public School Systems.
Candidate for election to the office of
NATIONAL DELEGATE
GRAND LODGE: State Delegate, State Deputy, Past State Recording Secretary, Past Foundation Trustee, Treasurer C&E Trust, 2nd State Vice President, Past National Recording Secretary, State Recording Secretary, Chairman O&E, Past National Deputy. FILIAL: President to Medford and Winchester. Recipient of the Golden Lion Award Convention Coordinator, Past Benefit Insurance Secretary. COMMISSIONS & COMMITTEES: Benefit Insurance Commission, C&E Trustee, State President Testimonial Committee, Purple Aster Committee.
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28 th Annual Law and Justice Breakfast
Ancient and Honorable Color Guard
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Farm Operations, as well as being the key liaison between the Sheriff’s Department and the county’s various police and fire chiefs. Muscato has been involved in almost every segment of the department and has been the Director of the Field Services Division for 14 years. His efforts helped to establish a regional E911 center for both Plymouth and Bristol Counties, and he was instrumental in developing the SafeKeep Transportation Program, which cut costs and reduced liability while keeping municipal police officers on the street. Muscato has had a distinguished career in his thirty years of dedication to law enforcement. He is a graduate of Rockland High School and has received degrees and law enforcement certifications from a number of institutions. His proud parents and family were in attendance at this breakfast. Past State President Charles Perenick presented the Law Award to The Honorable Paul E. Perachi, Ret., First Justice, Berkshire Juvenile Court. Justice Perachi has a lifelong history of working with and helping youth, first in his early professional years as a teacher and later as the First Justice of the Berkshire Juvenile Court. Justice Perachi received both his Bachelor of Science and Master of Eduction from North Adams State College. He started as a fourth grade teacher in the Pittsfield School system and served as a guidance counselor, athletic director, varsity basketball and assistant football coach at St. Joseph High School. He later served as Principal of Lenox Memorial High School for 18 years while attending Western New England School of Law, graduating in 1982. In March 1995, Governor Weld appointed Justice Perachi as Asso-ciate Justice of the Berkshire Juvenile Court. Shortly thereafter, he was appointed First Justice and presided there until his retirement in July 2009. Among his many awards, Justice Perachi received the Massachusetts Judge’s Award for Judicial Excellence in 2002, and the “Coming Up Taller” award for his “Shakespeare in the Courts” program in 2007, presented to
him by First Lady Laura Bush at the White House. Justice Perachi served as a Lieutenant in the United States Coast Guard, and has served on numerous boards and committees. Many of his other affiliations have involved his lifelong dedication to helping youth in Western Massachusetts. He has been married to Janet M. (Bourassa) for 46 years, and they have two children, Matthew Paul and Sandra Marie.
L-R: CSJ Chairman Albert DeNapoli, Public Service Award recipient Karyn E. Polito, Presenter and CSJ Vice Chairman Donald McGowan, OSIA State President James DiStefano.
Commission for Social Justice Committee with Honorees: Seated L-R: Dan Rea, The Honorable Paul E. Perachi, Karyn E. Polito, State President James DiStefano, James P. Muscato, Standing L-R: CSJ Chairman Albert DeNapoli, Marie Jackson, Donald McGowan, Pamela Donnaruma, Carmine Rullo and Deputy Consul General Luigi Munno.
L-R: CSJ Chairman Albert DeNapoli, Special Recognition Award recipient Dan Rea, Presenter Marilyn Pettito Devaney, OSIA State President James DiStefano.
L-R: Past State Presidents with Honorees. CSJ Chairman Albert DeNapoli, State Chaplain Reverend Gregory Mercurio, Past State Presidents Joseph Russo, Florence Ferullo Kane, Charles Perenick, Deputy Counsul General Luigi Munno. Seated L-R: Award recipients Dan Rea, The Honorable Paul E. Perachi, Karyn E. Polito, State President James DiStefano and James P. Muscato.
L-R: CSJ Chairman Albert DeNapoli, Mrs. Janet Perachi, Justice Award Recipient The Honorable Paul E. Perachi, Presenter Charles Perenick and OSIA State President James DiStefano.
L-R: CSJ Chairman Albert DeNapoli, Presenter Carmine Rullo, Law Award Recipient James P. Muscato, Sheriff Joseph D. McDonald and OSIA State President James DiStefano. (Photos by Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video, www.dsvideophoto.com)
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Honorees with OSIA State Officers, State Past Presidents and First Ladies, Benefit Insurance Commission Members, and Chairmen of Permanent Commissions
State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Charles Perenick and The Honorable Paul E. Perachi
Roslindale Lodge Roslindale and Pittsfield Lodges
Renaissance Lodge
Norwood and Natick Lodges
Worcester Lodge
Rockland Lodge Watertown, Belmont Mixed, Hingham, Roslindale, Newton and Braintree Ladies
Franklin and Haverhill Lodges
Renaissance and Lee Lodges
Winthrop Mixed Lodge
Winchester Lodge Watertown, Waltham and Braintree Lodges
Burlington Lodge
East Weymouth, Quincy Ladies, Foxboro and North Adams Lodges
Watertown Lodge
Rockland Lodge
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56 th Annual Scholarship Awards
Teresa Ruscito John B. Saporito Award
Kevin Harrington Luigi Fiato Award
and handed the microphone off to State 1st Vice President Carmelita Bello, the toastmaster for the afternoon. She acknowledged the recipients as they filed into the hall and introduced the head table guests. She introduced State President James DiStefano, who addressed the recipients and guests and thanked all who helped to make the 56th Scholarship Awards Program a success. The Invocation was offered and lunch was served. Fasano’s Catering of Braintree presented a delicious turkey dinner and dessert. Thank you to Fasano’s Catering and the Braintree Men’s Lodge for hosting this Luncheon. Chairman Donna Giuliani and State President James DiStefano then began the presentations of awards, assisted by presenters Mary Ann Bello, Sandra Cozzaglio, Angela Giovannangelo, Nancy Gorgone,
Hannah Bowie Joseph T. Zottoli Award
Melanie Prior Vincent Brogna Award
Sam Zurn Felix Forte Award
Shannon LoConte Michael A. Fredo Award
Emily Davis Joseph Gorrasi Award
Renee Iodice Anthony Julian Award
Gina Riggieri Joseph Silverio Award
Jessica Marie Poti John Guarino Award
Nathaniel J. Cunha Paul D’Agostino Award
Stephanie Fiorante Peter E. Donadio Award
Summiya Qureshi Aldo A. Caira Award
Alexander Kunycky Louis W. Salvatore Award
Tanner Cormier Guy Arigo Award
Victoria Denneno Henry Frissora, Jr. Award
Marysa Angelli Charles H. Perenick Award
Lydia Consilvio The Saverio R. Romano Award
Jessica Sebring John B. Breglio Award
and Maria Sciannameo, Ed.D. The Saverio Romano Award was presented to LYDIA CONSILVIO who will be attending Eastman School of Music (University of Rochester) and majoring in Music Performance - Oboe. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Math Team. Lydia has played with the Boston Youth Symphony Orchestra and Joy of Music Chamber Orchestra. JESSICA SEBRING from Shrewsbury is the recipient of the John B. Breglio Award. She will be attending Roger Williams University majoring in Psychology with a minor in Business. Jessica is a member of The Dream Team: Respect for Life. She has maintained Honor Roll status for her entire high school career. Jessica claims that her special talent is helping others. The John Saporito Award was presented to TERESA RUSCITO from Milton. She will be attending UMass Boston College of Nursing. She is a member of the chorus, French Club, Drama Club, and is an Honor Student. She is a Vice President of Honors Chorus and is a member of the National Honor Society. KEVIN HARRINGTON is the recipient of the Luigi Fiato Award and will be attending UMass Amherst with a major in Astronomy and minor in Geology. Kevin is a member of the Old Colony League All-Star in Lacrosse. He is also an Honors student and volunteers at Hyannis W. Elementary and Cobb Astro Park High School. HANNAH BOWIE from Dennis is a member of the National
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2011 Keynote Speaker ANGELO ROSSI Honor Society, Green Zone (Environmental Club), and is a Freshman Mentor, Interact President, and a Student Ambassador. She is the recipient of the Joseph T. Zottoli Award and will be attending Fairfield University with a major in Nursing. She is also the recipient of the Good Citizen Award from DAR. The Vincent Brogna Award is presented to MELANIE PRIOR who will be attending Syracuse University with a major in Business Communications. She was Class President in her freshman, sophomore and senior years. She is a member of the National Honor Society, Tri-M Music Honor Society, was a State Finalist for DECA, and a People to People Ambassador. SAM ZURN will be attending the College of Holy Cross with a major in Biology. Sam was cochair of Student Ambassadors, Executive Board Historian of Student Council, and was Vice President of the National Honor Society. He was awarded the Superintendent’s Academic Excellence Award. Sam is the recipient of the Felix Forte Award. The Michael A. Fredo Award is presented to SHANNON LoCONTE who will be attending Southern New Hampshire University majoring in Business Administration with a minor in Advertising. Shannon is involved with the Marching and Concert Band, Chamber and Concert Choir, and the Musical. EMILY DAVIS will attend Brown University majoring in Biology with a minor in Linguistics. She is a member of the National Honor Society and the Spanish National Honor Society. Emily has won a Gold Medal on the National Spanish Exam, and is a National Merit Commended Student in PSAT/ AMSAT. Emily is the recipient of the Joseph Gorrasi Award. The Anthony Julian Award is presented to RENEE IODICE from Burlington. She will attend UMass Amherst with a major in Nursing. She is a member of the Mentor Program, Alcohol Education program, and is a Peer Leader. Renee has won the MIAA Sportsmanship Award – basketball, and the BHS Dick Verzone Tenth Player Award in Soccer GINA RIGGIERI is the recipient of the Joseph Silverio Award. Gina will be attending Quinnapiac University in Hamden, Connecticut, with a major in Radiology / Diagnostic Imaging. She has taken Honors Classes all four years, and Advanced Honors in most math and science classes. Gina maintains a 3.5 GPA out of 4.0. The John Guarino Award was presented to JESSICA MARIE POTI who will be attending the University of New England with
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ge 1) a major in Biology. She has and Linguistics with a minor Honor Society, Editor-in-Chief been a member of the National in music. Domenic is President of the literary magazine and Honor Society since sophomore of the National Honor Society, captain of quiz team, with many year. She was a Central Mass. Spanish National Honor Society awards. Sarah is the recipient of Conference Field Hockey All Boy’s State – Secretary of State the Kevin A. Caira Award. Star her senior year. Jessica 2010 and a James Otis Scholar. ANDREA LAHLUM from Manwas the field hockey captain, BIANCA CALDERONE of sfield will attend Smith College a sport that she has played for Wellesley will attend North- majoring in Education. Andrea three years on the varsity level, eastern University majoring in is a member of the National and has played varsity softball Physical Therapy. Bianca was Honor Society and the Spanfor four years. teacher’s assistant in TV/video ish National Honor Society and The Paul D’Agostino Award class and was on the Honor Roll an Editor of Flipside. Sarah is was presented to NATHANIEL throughout high school. Bianca the recipient of a University of J. CUNHA from Manchester, was also a Bay-State Soccer All Rochester Social Sciences and New Hampshire. Nathaniel Star freshman – senior year. Humanities Award. Andrea is will be attending Florida Insti- Bianca is the recipient of the the recipient of the Florence tute of Technology majoring in Philip R. Boncore Award. Ferullo Kane Award. Mechanical Engineering. He KATRINA MACHADO from The James DiStefano Award was chosen for the New Hamp- Dartmouth will be attending is presented to TAYLOR HUNT shire All State Band freshman Brown University majoring in who will be attending Provithrough junior years. He was Art and International Rela- dence College with a major in third seat trumpet in 2010 and tions. She is the winner of the Biology. Taylor is a member has also played trumpet for the Harvard Book Award presented of the National Honor Society, New Hampshire All State Jazz to the highest ranked senior. Student Council and Band. She Band. Nathaniel is a member of She is the recipient of one Gold has won the John Philip Sousa the First Robotics Team. Key, one Silver Key and three Band Award and the Harvard STEPHANIE FIORANTE from Honorable Mentions for her Book Award. Methuen is the recipient of individual art pieces. Katrina SAMANTHA SAGGESE will the Peter E. Donadio Award. is the recipient of the Joseph S. attend Northeastern University Stephanie will be attending Giuffrida Award. with a major in Chemistry. SaEmerson College majoring in The Joseph Russo Award was mantha is a member of the NaStudio Television Production. presented to SARAH GERO- tional Honor Society, President She is a member of the National MINI who will be attending the of the Breast Cancer Awareness History Honor Society and the University of New Hampshire. Club, Vice President of the ConNational Italian Honor Society, Sarah will be majoring in Zool- cert Band, and Marching Band and directed Ranger Football ogy. She was on the Honor Roll Flute Section Leader. Sarah is Rewind at MCTV. from 2007 – 2011. She received recipient of the Most Valuable SUMMIYA QURESHI from the National FFA Convention Student Award from the Elk’s. West Springfield is the recipient Bronze Medal in Livestock She is the recipient of Honorof the Aldo A. Caira Award. She Grading, the MMA Livestock ary Past President Peter B. Gay will be attending Northeastern Grading second place, and In- Award. University majoring in Biology dividual first place team. Individual donors and filial – Pre-Medicine with a minor in SARAH MOON will attend lodges of the Grand Lodge French. Summiya is a member Harvard University majoring of Massachusetts donated of the National Honor Society in Environmental Science and the following scholarships. and is Valedictorian. She is the Public Policy with a minor in The Scholarship Commission recipient of the Renaissance Italian Language and Studies. Award outstanding in Foreign She is President of the National (Continued on Page 10) Language. The Louis W. Salvatore Award is presented to ALEXANDER KUNYCKY who will be attending Brown University with a major in Engineering and a minor in Economics. He is a National Merit Commended Student, Track Most Valuable Player in his junior and senior years, recipient of the Harvard Book Club Award and the Rensselaer Medal Award. The Guy Arigo Award is presented to TANNER CORMIER Taylor Hunt Samantha Saggese from Fitchburg. He will be atJames DiStefano Award Honorary President tending Fitchburg State UniverPeter B. Gay Award sity with a major in Construction and a minor in Business. He is the recipient of a Silver Medal in skills and is very knowledgeable in the carpentry field. Tanner has held perfect attendance. He has also received many prizes and awards for his carpentry skills. The Henry Frissora, Jr. Award was presented to VICTORIA DENNENO of Stoughton. She will attend the University of New Hampshire majoring in Equine Studies / Pre-Veterinary. She Jacqueline Tresca Tyler Racca was selected in her junior year Lawrence Ladies Lodge Wakefi eld Lodge #1734 Award to do the Harvard Medical #2026 Award School / Mass General Hospital Animal Science Internship. MARYSA ANGELLI from Lynn will attend Emerson College majoring in Stage Production Management. She was Assistant Editor of the yearbook and a member of the National Honor Society. She founded Quiet Coyote Theater Co., a student-run production company. Marysa is the recipient of the Charles H. Perenick Award. The Angelo Furnari Award was presented to DOMENIC FERRANTE JR., who will atJacqueline Hubbard Kathryn Flaherty tend Harvard University with Benefit Insurance Commission Award Commission for Social Justice Award a major in Italian Language (In Memory of Elizabeth Cipolla)
Domenic Ferrante, Jr. Angelo Furnari Award
Bianca Calderone Philip R. Boncore Award
Katrina Machado Joseph S. Giuffrida Award
Sarah Geromini Joseph Russo Award
Sarah Moon Kevin A. Caira Award
Andrea Lahlum Florence Ferullo Kane Award
Amy Caira Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 Award (Wilmington)
Jessica Troy Aldo A. Caira Memorial Award (Wilmington)
Victoria Russo Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 Award (Watertown)
Brian Varga Maria Montessori Lodge #1744 Award (Belmont)
Maria Franciosa Lucy Ann Walach Memorial Scholarship Award
Alexandra Cardinal Pasqualina Ciardiello Memorial Scholarship Award
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ar Athlete Award recipient, a Holy Cross Book Award recipient, Future Business Leaders of America participant, and recipient of the Spring Leadership Conference Award. VICTORIA RUSSO is the recipient of the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 Award. Victoria will attend Clark University majoring in Psychology. Victoria received a Senior Athletic Award for playing four years of varsity basketball and a gold medal for rowing in the Lowell Regatta. Victoria is also a recipient of RYLA - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards Program. BRIAN VARGA is the recipient of the Maria Montessori Lodge #1744 Award. Brian will attend the University of Vermont majoring in Biochemistry with a minor in German. He is a member of the National Honor Society, a Dartmouth Book Award recipient and a three time Gymnastics Academic All American. The Benefit Insurance Commission Award – In Memory of Elizabeth Cipolla is presented to KATHRYN FLAHERTY. Kathryn will attend Brandeis University with a major in Neuroscience. She has received awards for Excellence in World History and Excellence in Media Production, and is an AP Scholar. Kathryn is involved in Chorus, Science League, Theater, Philosophy Club and Band. JACQUELINE HUBBARD from Woburn is the recipient
of the Commission for Social Justice Award. Jacqueline will attend Iona College and major in Political Science with a minor in Pre-Law. Jacqueline was a junior varsity soccer captain and varsity lacrosse player. She is a member of the National Honor Society and a volunteer in the Special Olympics. The Lucy Ann Walach Memorial Scholarship Award was presented to MARIA FRANCIOSA of Blackstone. Maria will be attending Keene State College with a major in Music Education. She has won awards in Central District Concert Band, and All State Orchestra and Choir. She was involved with the Marching Band and Winter Percussion Ensemble. The Pasqualina Ciardiello Memorial Scholarship Award is presented to ALEXANDRA CARDINAL who will attend the University of Rhode Island with a major in Psychology. Alexandra is a member of the Key Club. She is involved in junior varsity and varsity soccer, freshman and junior varsity basketball, and freshman track and field. Mr. Angelo Rossi, Chairman of the Charitable and Educational Trust, was the principal speaker for the event. He outlined his path to success, which was guided by the principles of love, family, country, and a hard work ethic instilled in him by his parents. He encouraged them to follow their dreams and reach for the stars.
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Braintree Ladies Lodge #1422 Installation of Officers by Deb Re-Sullivan
Front row, left to right: State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, Braintree Ladies Lodge #1422 President Marisa Ranalli, State President James DiStefano and State Public Relations Chairman & Sister Dorothy Berlandi. Standing, left to right: Ann Hill, Adriana DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano.
Seated, left to right: Deb Re-Sullivan, Terri Mini, Braintree Ladies Lodge #1422 President Marisa Ranalli, Rose Westland and Linda Kelly. Standing, left to right: Cheryl LeVangie, Carol Czech, Tina Ruvido, Marie Rountree, Angela Geso, Jean Bocchino and Marie Horgan. The Braintree Ladies Lodge #1422 held their 85th installation on Thursday, April 28,
2011 with guest speaker, State President James DiStefano. The installation service
Institution of the
BURLINGTON JUNIOR LODGE #2869
State President James DiStefano was the guest speaker for the evening.
was followed by a delicious meal catered by Fasano’s Catering.
Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 Installation of Officers Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 (Watertown) held their installation of new officers on Wednesday, May 4,
2011. Members of the State Council were in attendance along with guest from surrounding Lodges.
Submitted by Pat Moreno, Junior Lodge Advisor Yes, it was Burlington Sons of Italy on High on Tuesday evening, May 17, when representatives and donations from at least fourteen filial lodges from across the state witnessed a most colorful ceremony for the inauguration and installation of officers of our new Burlington Sons of Italy Junior Lodge #2869. An audience in excess of one hundred ten (110) people watched and expressed approval of our 20 new junior lodge members who were installed under the leadership of our State President, James DiStefano and Heralds Charles DeStefano and Florence Kane. Also present were First Vice-President Carmelita Bello, Second Vice-President Antonio Sestito, State Recording Secretary Ron Hill and O&E Chairman Steven Cozzaglio as well as Second National Vice-President Kevin Caira. In addition we were honored to have in the audience Public Relations Chairman Dorothy Berlandi and State Trustees Marie Jackson and Carol Rossi. All offered their imprimatur. It was a splendid evening. The kids are enthused. Their agenda is quite full given a very tight window before summer break. They will participate in the Burlington Fourth of July parade with a representative SOI float. Many will participate in the high school fund raiser for cancer, “Relay for Life” in early June for which Junior Lodge tee-shirts have been ordered. A tri-city bocce tournament with Wilmington and Billerica is in the works. A host of other activities have been sug-
gested for the fall and attempts to recruit from the coming ninth grade students (currently at the middle school) as well as from the Italian-Americans at the high school are underway. The Italian teacher at the High School, Mrs. I. Gentile has been enormously helpful as has been Mrs. D. Pescatore at the Middle School. An email account has been established, figli2869@gmail. com as well as a website which will be soon announced. Generous donations for the new treasury totaled $610.00. Their immediate over riding effort is one of finding ways to thank the many who have helped them gain realization, especially the members of our senior lodge who provided a special cake as well as mounds of dessert (Italian, of course), for the ceremony. It would be difficult to mention all, but a special thank you would be appropriate here for Fran Amenta, Mark DiMagistris, Mariannina Russo, Carol Nappa, Jeanne Squires and Phil D’Alleva as well as our President Don McGowan. The mission and the work have just begun. Their energy and creativity can go far in spreading the news of our culture and our generosity. They will need all available effort by the senior lodge to learn the ways of self-government and SOI protocol. This help can only benefit the senior lodge in reflection and hopefully in membership. Senior lodge members with eligible grandchildren or those of friends are here prevailed upon to encourage their membership in this, our new Junior Lodge.
The newly elected officers who will serve a two-year term from 2011 to 2013. Front, L to R: Trustee Salvatore Pinzone, Recording Secretary Rita Rufo, Vice-President Lou DiMuzio, President Antonio Mastantuono, Past President Steve DeAngelis, Sergeant at Arms Sebastian Santoro and Master of Ceremonies Edward DiVecchia. Back, L to R: Financial Secretary Loreto Pelligrini, Treasurer Harry Selewacz, Trustees Edward Natale, Rudolfo Viscomi, and Kerry Woods-Relf, Master of Ceremonies Julian Tiberio Jr., Trustee Adriano Varano and Orator Amleto Martoccia.
Presentation of the
97 th State Convention Banquet SATURDAY, JUNE 25, 2011
JOSEPH A. RUSSO Presidential Award Recipient
ANNA SACCA Golden Lion Award Recipient
STEPHEN COZZAGLIO Golden Lion Award Recipient
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Italian Dignitaries and Families Honored at Order Sons of Italy in America Boston’s Renaissance Lodge
Installation of OSIA Renaissance Lodge Officers
Posting of Colors, Boston University Army ROTC
Boston’s Renaissance Lodge of the Sons of Italy held its gala Installation of Officers and Black Tie Ball at the Boston University Trustees Ballroom. The evening began with the installation of Lodge officers which was conducted by Massachusetts Sons of Italy State President Jim DiStefano, 2nd Vice President Anthony Sestito and North End Sons of Italy Lodge President Domenic Campochiaro. Scott DiSciullo, son of Renaissance Lodge founding members David and Elyse DiSciullo, received the Balsamo Family Scholarship. This scholarship is given each year by Sal and Yvonne Balsamo, long standing community leaders and nationally recognized business entrepreneurs. Scott will be attending Villanova University in the fall. Dr. Kimberly D’Eramo, daughter of Renaissance Lodge Vice President Marie D’Eramo, received the Lodge’s Achievement Award in Medicine that evening. Dr. D’Eramo is the granddaughter of the late Dr.Edward and Gemma Cardillo and she is the daughter of oral surgeon Dr. Edward D’Eramo. Dr. Kimberly D’Eramo specializes in osteopathic medicine and has opened a sports medicine practice in Wellesley. She has returned to Massachusetts after several years as a University Associate Professor of Medicine in Tennessee. Her Wellesley practice will address sports injuries, pain, and weight issues. The Giugliano Family, Sal and Jill, received the Inspiration Award. This award is given to individuals and families that have emigrated from Italy and have inspired the Boston Italian community. Sal and Jill emigrated as teenagers from Avellino. They met here in the United States, were married, and started a family in East Boston. Sal’s career in construction prospered and they moved to Giugliano Terrace in Lynnfield. The city of Boston is the Giugliano Corporation’s largest client. The Pasciuto Family, Frank and Fermina, also received the Renaissance Lodge Inspiration Award. Frank and Mina both emigrated as teenagers from Gaeta. They remembered how difficult it was as young
children to survive in Italy during WWII, but felt that these difficulties gave them the strength to succeed as Italian immigrants. Frank started his career in hairdressing and at one point owned four salons. His career as a real estate developer eclipsed hairdressing and real estate is his primary business today. The Pasciuto Family is well-known for its community and religious involvements. Frank is a Knight of Malta, a lieutenant in the Ancient and Honorable Artillery Company and currently chairman of the board of the Don Orione Home in East Boston. Clerk Magistrate of the Somerville District Court Robert “Ted” Tomasone received the prestigious Renaissance Lodge Legionnaire Award. This award is an actual Roman Legionnaire Sword. This sword is proudly displayed in the homes and offices of worthy past recipients such as a Governor of the Commonwealth, a State Auditor, the editor of the Post-Gazette newspaper, a State Senator, a two star General, and many noteworthy local business personalities. The Renaissance Lodge itself was honored to be able to recognize Ted Tomasone, as he is considered to be one of the finest men in the City of Boston. Ted’s career in the Court System began in high school as he rose from an entry level position to the top post of Clerk Magistrate. He is revered by his peers evidenced by the fact that he was the longestserving President of the Massachusetts Association of Magistrates and Assistant Clerks. He is well-known for his work with inner city youth, using the North End Athletic Association (NEAA) as his platform. Ted has been responsible for sending inner city youth to sports events, the theatre, and also sponsoring musical instrument instruction. The NEAA sports leagues have grown dramatically over the years through Ted’s outstanding fundraising efforts. Ted is a North End legend and loved by all. It was a night to remember as guests were entertained and danced to the music of Frank Zarba and his wonderful orchestra.
L-R: Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli, Marie D’Eramo, Dr. Kimberly D’Eramo, Annette Luongo and OSIA State President James DiStefano.
Dr. Kimberly D’Eramo with her family. Uncle Carmine Cardillo, Andrea Campone, Brother David, Dr. Mario Torres-Leon, nephew Andrew, Uncle Edward Cardillo, Todd and Kimberly’s sister Kristen Gerety. Seated l-r Aunt Marie Cardillo, mother Marie, nephew Christopher Gerety, Kimberly, niece Marie Elena Gerety, Maria Caruso, Aunt Annette Luongo.
Robert “Ted” Tomasone with friends (l-r): John Pascucci, Albi Maniscalo, Richie Longo, Paul Cucinatti, Robert “Ted” Tomasone, Anthony Tomasone, Anthony Diamano and Giuseppe “Pepe” Giangregorio. Colonel John Silva preparing to present the history of the Roman Legionnaire Sword which which was awarded to Robert “Ted” Tomasone.
Photos by Dom Campochiaro
The Giugliano Family, Sal and Jill, received the Inspiration Award.
Robert “Ted” Tomasone and his wife Lenore displaying the Roman Legionnaire Sword.
The Pasciuto Family, Frank and Fermina, received the Renaissance Lodge Inspiration Award.
L-R: Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli, Frank and Fermina Pasciuto a n d O S I A S t a t e President James DiStefano.
L-R: Consul General Giuseppe Pastorelli, Giugliano Family, Jill and Sal Giugliano and OSIA State President James DiStefano.
Renaissance Lodge President Dean Saluti presents the Balsamo Family Scholarship to Scott DiSciullo. L-R: Pres. Saluti, Elyse, Scott and David DiSciullo.
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WINTHROP LADIES LODGE #2071
Spring News
Stella Del Nord #1436 Scholarship Award
by Dottie D’Onofrio
Lodge President Michelle Bertoldi (Stella del Nord #1436) with scholarship recipient Matt Picarrini.
GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS ORDER OF SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA
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Newly installed officers. Seated, L to R: Ann Ciano, Rose LoConte, Dottie D’Onofrio, Marie Parrinello and Ruth Vosolo. Standing, L to R: Bette Federico, Ann McNeff, Peggy Pacifico, Lucille Conforti, Francine D’Andrea, State Deputy Josephine Tanner, Joanne Ceraso and Mary Saggese. The ladies have stepped up their activities with the promise of better weather after the long, dismal winter. At our March meeting we welcomed in two new members, Mary Visone and Pattie Powers. Our April meeting was pledged to the “Support the Troops” project, and we received lots of great donations from the wish list, as well as some financial support for the mailings. The month of May saw our newest member, Rita Driscoll, initiated into the lodge, followed by the annual installation of officers administered by our lovely State Deputy, Josephine Tanner. A collation followed the ceremony. In June, we will honor our scholarship recipient, Nicole D’Andrea, and will recognize Lou Camacho, “KING” of the Winthrop Fireworks in appreciation for all he has done through the years. Throughout the summer the ladies will be relaxing with plans for a busy fall and winter calendar.
CELEBRATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIFICATION OF ITALY
Celebrate Italian Heritage Month
Pat Benti and Tutti Pazzi
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 1st The Lodge’s newest member Rita Driscoll accepting her OSIA pin and certificate from President Dottie D’Onofrio.
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Worcester Lodge #168 Celebrates Carnevale by Maria L. Sciannameo
On Saturday, February 19, 2011, Worcester Lodge #168 celebrated Carnevale with friends and family! About 90 people, including Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi and his wife State Trustee Carol Rossi, enjoyed a great meal, danced up a storm, anticipated the raffle, and delighted in the costume parade. A great variety of music was provided by Ambrosiani as guests danced throughout the evening. A delicious family style dinner of escarole soup, salad, pasta, roast beef, ham, green beans and rice pilaf, as well as cake and ice cream, was catered by Mike & Marie’s Catering. The festivities included various attempts by attendees to break the piñata. The annual event was chaired by Patricia and Matteo Solitro and their crew of volunteers: Rita and Joe DeSimone, Linda Dattis, Pat and Linda Sacco, Mike Sacco, Nancy Gurgone, Rose Marie Mikitarian, Margaret Campbell, Pasquale Cirillo, Elena Olivieri, Frank Visci, and Enzo Angillela. Members of the community, members of lodge #168, and local businesses donated many raffle items. The parade of costumes was one of the highlights of the evening with unique and colorful costumes such as a bunch of grapes, a king, the Queen of Hearts, a geisha and a court jester. First prize went to the geisha, second prize went to the court jester and third prize went to the Queen of Hearts. All who attended had fun and are looking forward to next year’s celebration!
Carnevale Co-Chairmen Patricia and Matteo Solitro, front left, with their committee.
Getting into the spirit of Carnevale!
First place costume winner Vittoria Mastrocola as a geisha.
Having a great time with great company!
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Installation of Officers by Donna Segreti Reilly On April 2, 2011, Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 installed their newly elected officers. This is an annual celebration of the educational, charitable, and social justice efforts that the Lodge has promoted since its inception in 1956. Members socialized and enjoyed a Chinese food dinner after the installation ceremony.
Above: front row: Secretary Kathi Young, Trustee Fred Martino, Vice President Billie Finocchio, President Joseph A. Boncore, Deputy Roger Marrocco, Trustee Mary Boncore O’Keefe and Mistress of Ceremonies Raffella Boncore. Back row: Sentinel Laura Lopez, Treasurer Ed Amico, Past President Janice LaRosee, Trustee Michael Abbatessa, Orator Marylou Abbatessa, Mistress of Ceremonies Donna Segreti Reilly, Trustee Cathy Agostinelli, State Orator Robert A. Boncore, State Trustee and Guest Speaker Matthew J. Ezekiel and Past National, State and Lodge President Philip R. Boncore.
Left: Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 President Joseph A. Boncore addresses members and thanks all for their many contributions to the Lodge’s charitable, educational and social justice efforts.
Winthrop businessman Charles Famolare, James Otis School teacher Pasquale D’Amore and Ann Marie Lynch are inducted as new members of Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057.
Lodge Events The First Friday of Every Month — Come Dance to Live Music from 7:30-11:00 P.M., at the Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown. A light collation is served. For additional information, please contact Sal at (781) 894-5749 or Mary at (781) 646-8578. Proper dress is required.
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Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 Installation of Officers by Peggy Curtis
Immediate Past President Lou Tarantino congratulates Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 newly-elected President Richard Alfonso. The Christopher Columbus Lodge # 216 (Brockton) is making plans for the celebration of its 100th anniversary in 2013, said new President Richard Alfonso, a member since 1957, during his induction speech. He recounted that when he was recruited to the Lodge a secret handshake was involved, a secret that to this day he will not reveal. State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito and State Deputy John Argiro, who facilitated the induction ceremony, attended the April 6, 2011, meeting at George’s Café. Also in attendance was The Honorable Linda Balzotti, Mayor of Brockton, and City Councilman Thomas Monahan, Ward 2, both of whom are members of the lodge. Brockton City Councilor AtLarge Todd Petti was inducted as the new Vice President. Other officers inducted were: Gloria Cesarini, Orator; Joe Daxberger, Recording Secretary; Louise Sylvester, Financial Secretary; Jodi Brunet, Treasurer; Paul Fedede and Tina Vella as Mistresses of Ceremonies; Mike
Altieri, Guard; and Trustees: Jacquelyn Bonarrigo, Norma Janatamaso, Lucille LaFranchise, Pasquale Urbano, and Lance Petti. In his induction speech, President Alfonso thanked outgoing President Louis Tarantino for his many years of service. He communicated his vision for the Lodge, outlining the many charitable organizations that the lodge supports. He highlighted the generous Scholarship Program, which benefits Brockton and the surrounding South Shore High School seniors. The Christopher Columbus Lodge # 216 also supports the Grand Lodge charities, including Cooley’s Anemia, Alzheimer’s, and a very generous scholarship program that gives thousands of dollars to deserving Italian American college-bound students. He also mentioned that the 150th Anniversary of the Unification of Italy is taking place this year, and that there will be some events and publicity forthcoming in relation to this historic anniversary.
Front row: Gloria Cesarini, Lucille LaFranchise, Norma Jantomaso, Tina Vella and Lou Tarantino. Second row: Jody Brunet, Jacquelyn Bonarrigo, Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti, Richard Alfonso, Mike Altieri and Antonio Sestito. Third row: Lance Petti, Todd Petti, John Argiro, Joe Daxberger and Nunzio Urbano.
Vice President Todd Petti, Mayor of Brockton Linda Balzotti, President Richard Alfonso, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito and State Deputy John Argiro. Richard announced that June 2 is Italian Flag Day, and there will be a ceremony at Brockton City Hall that many members of the Lodge will attend along with other Italian
American organizations. October is Italian American Heritage Month and the Brockton Public Library kindly features books and magazines that display the Italian American culture and
history. The Lodge meets the first Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. – except during the summer months — at George’s Café.
Norwood Lodge #1235 Installation of Officers
(L-R): First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Diana Franco, President George Franco, and State President James DiStefano.
Newly installed officers and Grand Lodge officers at the Norwood Lodge #1235 Installation.
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Santa Famiglia Lodge #2834 Installation of Officers
Melrose Lodge #1931 Installation of Officers
by Peter Frangipane
Michele Caira Nortonen and Lodge President Susan Cinella at the Melrose installation. On May 24, 2011, the Melrose Lodge #1931 held their installation of officers at the Dockside Restaurant in Wakefield. Michele Caira Nortonen swore in the new officers. The incoming officers were President Susan Cinella, Vice President Karen O’Connell, Secretary Mark Simeola, Treasurer Stephen Baldi, Financial Secretary Rosemary Cinella, and Guard Robert Stewart.
(L-R): Trustees Dom Civiello, Carmy Marturano, Liberata Scimemi, Emma Sacco, Edith Mendes; President Ralph Jamieson; Vice President Diana Travascio; Recording Secretary Kathy Vitali; Immediate Past President Steven Picone; Treasurer Tony DiFillipo. Santa Famiglia Lodge #2834 held their installation ceremony on Wednesday, April 27, 2011, at the Holy Family Church Hall in Lynn. Serving as Installing Officer was Richard Vitali, Past State Trustee. Steve Picone, the outgoing president, served
as honorar y chairman and thanked the outgoing officers for their suppor t throughout the year. Citing the many achievements made by the lodge during the previous year, he commended members for giving back to the community as
well as always acting together as a team when sponsoring events. All participants shared in a bountiful Italian buffet followed by a warm thanks to all in attendance offered by newly installed President Ralph Jamieson.
QUINCY LODGE #1295 Installation of Officers St anding, L to R: Mar io Salvatore, Mario Franciosa, Trustee; Paul Onorato, Trustee; Peter Marinelli, Tr ustee; James Rosetti, Master of Ceremonies; Peter Johnson, Sentinel; Fred Volpini, Master of Ceremonies; John Ryan, Financial Secretary and John Vacca, Trustee. Seated, L to R: Dick Eramo, Deputy; Frank Ruscio, Vice President; John “Ed” Roche, President; Jerry Burke, Orator; Ted Myers, Past President and Bob Panico, T reasurer. Not pictured: Paul Guess, Trustee; Jessie Truland, Recording Secretary.
In Memory In Memoriam
Mario F. Alfano by Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071
In Memory of Dawn Marie Lukas one that we loved and will never forget
by Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071
In Memory of Antoinette ‘Toni’ Cea by Anthony Spadea Jr.
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In Remembrances
The Grand Lodge received notification of the death of the following members. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts extends sincere condolences to the members of their families. Lodge Name Worcester #168 Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Venezia #374 North Adams #704 Massimo d’Azeglio #760 Massimo d’Azeglio #760 Lawrence #902 Piave Fiume #1036 Milford #1356 Francesco DeSanctis #1411 Winchester Mens #1580 Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Sgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Wakefield #1734 Maria Montessori #1744 South Shore Mens #1850
City Worcester Fitchburg Rockland North Adams Braintree Braintree Lawrence Watertown Milford Natick Winchester Watertown Watertown Watertown Roslindale Wakefield Belmont Hingham
Name John A. DeAngelis Lena Giansanti Eva DelPrete Reno Maselli Dominic Caruso Robert Bonino Salvatore Sapienza Gioacchino Zollo Anthony Peroni Faustino Piccioli Vincent Puma Eunice Louise Fantasia Mary A. Hyder Lillian Sciarappa William T. Manganiello Anna Marie Adams Theresa M. DelTorto Salvatore L. Amonte
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