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SONS OF ITALY NEWS
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010
OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE
GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS New England’s Largest Italian-American Newspaper Email: newspaper@osiama.org • Website: www.osiama.org
VOL. LXXXV - NO. 6
(ISSN 0038-1446)
First Lady’s Reception
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2010
Walk-a-thon by Dorothy Berlandi
by Dorothy Berlandi
Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 President Joan Wilson, State First Lady Kathy DiStefano and Kitty Ruggiero. On Sunday, October 3, 2010 at the Crestview in Woburn, our First Lady Kathy DiStefano was honored. The festivities commenced at noon with a cocktail hour followed by a luncheon. The chairmen for this event were Immediate Past Presi-
dent Florence Ferullo Kane, National Recording Secretary Rita Maletta-Robak and Ann Hill. The Master of Ceremonies was Executive Director Paul Guida. Our First L ady Kathleen Theresa (Kimberley) DiStefano was born in Cambridge, Massa-
chusetts. Her father emigrated from England as a teenager and her mother was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Kathy grew up in Belmont and attended Belmont Schools and Bryant and Stratton Business School. She has a brother, John, who lives in Connecticut with his wife Lucy, their two daughters and four grandchildren. K at hy i s t he mot he r of t wo children, Michael a nd Kimberley DiStefano, who have grown up around the Sons of Italy. Kim is the Financial Secretary of the Belmont Mixed Lodge and Michael is the State Treasurer of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. In 1972, State P resident James DiStefano, his father and brothers started their own construction business. To help out financially, Kathy went back to work part-time for twelve years at a local pharmacy. As her parents aged and were in failing health, Kathy (Continued on Page 4)
2010 Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament
State President James DiStefano, Salem Lodge members and Anthony J. Panaggio, Jr. On Sunday, September 26, Anthony J. Panaggio, Jr., 2010 our annual Walk-A-thon Chairman of the Walk-a-thon, was held at Breakheart Res- h a nde d out a s si g n ment s. ervation in Saugus, Massa- Sister Dorothy Berlandi and chusetts. It was a clear, crisp Sister Anna Sacca handled morning just perfect for a Walk- the registration table. Sister a-thon. Committee members Michelle Bertoldi was in charge arrived early to help set up the of the t-shirts, which were a registration table, the cook- beautiful shade of yellow with ing area, food, hot coffee and (Continued on Page 6) donuts for the early workers.
Grand Lodge Memorial Mass by Dorothy Berlandi
by Ron Hill
FIRST PLACE – JUNIOR DIVISION — State Treasurer Michael DiStefano, David Caira, Mark Caira, State President James DiStefano, Amy Caira, Alessandra Farina and Sports Chairman Stephen DeAngelis. Mother Nature provided the sunshine, our Filial Lodges provided the players and the Watertown Lodge, Piave Fiume #1036, provided the coffee donuts, bocce courts and the collation. All that was left was to have the teams play bocce. State Sports Commission Chairman Steve DeAngelis, his Co-Chairmen Marcello Stisi and Loreto Pellegrini and the members of the Sports Commission organized the selection of brackets for teams to compete.
As play began on all four bocce courts, the crowd grew to watch the best of the lodges compete against each other. There were some accurate and some not so accurate shots among the Men’s, Women’s and Junior Divisions. First place in the Men’s division went to a Watertown Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 team, with players Lucianno Camilli, Antonio Baccari, Romeo Cardarelli and Gino Salvucci. Second place also went to a Piave Fiume #1036 team, with
members Lino Rullo, Rocco Bottega, Renzo Rullo and Louis D’Amico. In the Women’s Division, first place went to a team from the Watertown Ladies Lodge, Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583. The team members were Donna Mazzola, Lisa Cimino, Mary Grinley and Mary Ann Bourque. Second place also went to a Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 team, featuring Gerri Cimino, Phyllis Tortolla, Jose Mazzullo (Continued on Page 14)
Msgr. Rocco Piccolomini, Chaplain of Worcester Lodge #168, exhorting attendees of the Memorial Mass to continue to pray and remember those who came before us. The Grand Lodge of Massa- ents and grandparents from chusetts, in conjunction with Italy and the hardships they Worcester Lodge #168, cel- endured. He noted that this ebrated the 21st Annual Memo- Mass was a memorial mass rial Mass on Sunday, October for all the departed members 17, 2010 at Our Lady of Mount of the Order Sons of Italy and Carmel Saint Ann Parish in touched on how the Order has Worcester, Massachusetts. grown over 105 years and what Our celebrant and homilist it stands for. was Worcester Lodge member The lector for the first reading Monsignor Rocco Piccolomini. was State First Vice President Monsignor Piccolomini gave a Carmelita Bello, and Charitable very interesting homily narrating the travels of his par(Continued on Page 13)
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SONS of ITALY NEWS Pamela Donnaruma, Editor Dorothy Berlandi, Public Relations Chairman Dom Campochiaro, Photographer
The
President’s
Message
NO. 6 - November / December 2010 85TH 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
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STATE CHAPLAIN REV. GREGORY MERCURIO BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION WALTER ROBAK, President ANTHONY PANAGGIO, JR., Treasurer PAUL DI BONA, Secretary
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010
from James DiStefano
Dear Sisters and Brothers; Kathy and I would like to welcome to Boston our new Consul General of Italy Giuseppe Pastorelli, and his lovely wife Lilla and their threemonth-old son Andrea Richard. We look forward to working together with the Consul General in the Italian American Community. On September 19, we held our annual Bocce Tournament at the Watertown Lodge; the men’s champs of 2009 from Watertown got knocked off, as another team from Watertown is our new State Champs for 2010. In the Ladies Division the Watertown Ladies knocked of the 2009 champs from the Natick Lodge. The Junior Division Champs from Wilmington won again. Thanks to brothers Angelo Rossi Chairman of C&E Trust and Anthony Panaggio Jr. for the great work done at our annual Walk-a-thon, at Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. It is through their great effort that our Scholarship program can continue. Thank you Brothers Angelo and Anthony. On October 1st the Kick Off for Italian Heritage Month was once again on full display at the State House, a large crowd assembled to get the month of October as Italian Heritage Month underway. A thank you
goes out to Brother Kevin Caira, the President of the October Heritage Committee, for all the great work that is done by that committee. Also thanks to the founders of October Heritage Month, Judge Joseph Ferrino, Judge Agnes, Dr. Stephen Mayo, and of course Mr. Emeritus for the Italian Community Mr. Lino Rullo. On October 3rd, the First Ladies Reception was held at the Crestview in Woburn. Kathy was elated to see the members who attended have such a great time. It was absolutely a beautiful afternoon and Kathy and I would like to thank all those who attended. We all know that the lifeline of our organization is membership, and Brother Tony Sistito as chairman of Membership, put together five great Open Houses in each district. The response for a first time event like this was good, but I’m sure next year’s will be even better. Each lodge where the event was held put out a great meal, and prospective members enjoyed the presentation and naturally the delicious Italian food. Thanks to Brother Tony and his Membership Committee. Our Italian pride was out in full bloom on October 10th for our Columbus Day Parade, held in East Boston. The parade was lead by the Renaissance
Lodge’s 80 antique cars, thanks to Brother Dean Saluti and his Auto Club for the great turnout to help support the Order Sons of Italy. The number of marchers this year was a little disappointing. Division 2, which is the Sons of Italy division, was a bit light this year. Thanks to all those who brought floats or low bed trucks, bands and the marchers who all had a great time. It’s just too bad more Brothers and Sisters didn’t enjoy the great experience. Our annul Mass for our departed members was held in Worcester this year, at Our Lady of Mount Carmel church. The beautiful church held about 150 members who enjoyed the mass and the wonderful Homily given by Monsignor Rocco. After the celebration of mass we all had a fantastic breakfast, thanks to Sisters Kathy Bourassa and Carol Rossi for putting together a beautiful day. The Sports Committee put on a great day of cribbage at the Quincy Lodge. Fifty members came to show off their cribbage skills, a great day was had by all, and a thank you goes out to Sister Michelle Bertoldi and Sister Donna Baker along with their committee for putting together a great meal. Brother Steve DeAngelis is already ex(Continued on Page 15)
October Italian Heritage Month Kick-off Event
COMMISSIONERS MARY ANN BELLO - MARJORIE CAHN - STEVEN CEDRONE DIANE MODICA - RICHARD PICONE - ROSS ZAGAMI CHAIRMEN OF PERMANENT COMMISSIONS BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION ARTHUR BENNETT
JUNIOR DIVISION COMMISSION CHARLES DE STEFANO 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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On Friday, October 1, 2010 the October Italian Heritage Month Committee held a kick-off celebration at the Massachusetts State House. Many members of the committee along with Italian organizations and dignitaries attended the event. October Italian Heritage is celebrating its 12th year in Massachusetts. Please check out www.italianheritagemonth.com for a complete list of events. Front row, left to right: Honorable Joseph V. Ferrino, Ret., OIHM Chairman Emeritus; Tom Materazzo, Veteran Commissioner, Commonwealth of Massachusetts; Gena Ricciardi, Segr. Public Relations Italian Cultural Society at Northeastern University, Honoree of the Dr. Carlo Cipollone Educational Award; Lucia Clark, OIHM Recording Secretary. Back row, left to right: Honorable Peter W. Agnes, Jr.; Luigi Munno, Acting Consul General of Italy, and Honorary Chairman; Comm. Lino Rullo, President Emeritus; Yolanda Cellucci, National Fashion Leader, Honoree Entrepreneurial Award, Sal Bramante (Rear) Vice-President of Fiscal Affairs; State Auditor Joe DeNucci, Honoree Italian American Heritage Month Award; Anna Quadri, OIHM Director of Public Relations; James DiStefano, State President OSIA, Director; Kevin Caira, President of OIHM; Dr. Spencer DiScala, Historian and Post-Gazette Editor and Publisher Pamela Donnaruma. (Photo by Rosario Scabin, Ross Photography)
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SONS OF ITALY NEWS
Boston Welcomes Giuseppe Pastorelli
Know your
New Consul General of Italy in Boston
OSIA COUNCIL
by Pamela Donnaruma
The new Consul General of Italy in Boston Giuseppe Pastorelli, his wife and three month old son arrived in Boston a few days ago. Upon arrival he quickly noted how beautiful Boston is and commented on the beautiful weather. Apparently he was warned of the harsh New England winters and was encouraged to bring a heavy winter coat and much more importantly he was told to never wear a Yankees cap. With this sound advice he was ready to go! I met with Giuseppe at the Consul General Offices located on Atlantic Avenue overlooking a spectacular view of Boston. From his new office, the Consul General of Italy Boston, Pastorelli, remarked on the beauty of our city. “This is my first time in Boston. Although I have been to other cities such as Washington, D.C., Miami, New York, and San Francisco, I am overwhelmed by the beauty of this great city that I would like to call a “small big city.” He remarked that “Boston so far, has been nothing but welcoming in every aspect.” On his immediate arrival at Logan Airport he said with laugh that he didn’t feel like “a foreigner.” As he is starting to meet members of the Italian community he notes that even walking through parts of Boston he feels a sense of familiarity and friendship. Being appointed as Consul General of Italy in Boston, Pastorellli at the young age of 37 took this position and moved here with his wife Lilla and three month old son Andrea Richard. In 1997 he entered the Foreign Ministry in Rome and spent approximately three years working from the Rome office. In 2000 he was sent to Turkey as head of the Commercial section of the Embassy. He oversaw trade between Italy and Turkey and assisted in the billion dollar growth that took place there. He was later appointed to the Embassy in Budapset as Deputy Head of Mission. It was during his appointment in Hungary that he met his lovely wife who incidentally also worked at the Embassy. She was born in Hungary but studied Italian. Their business relationship soon turned into personal and
they wed on March 12, 2008. As husband and wife they moved to Rome at the end of his tenure and Lilla began working in an Italian law firm and she also worked for a short time in the Hungarian Embassy to the Vatican. Meanwhile, Pastorelli worked at the Foreign Ministry handling the Eastern African department where he worked closely with the United States Embassy throughout those years. Pastorelli was then given the option to take on another overseas position or remain working in Rome. The couple decided that it would be a great opportunity to move to Boston with their child and experience the United States. It had always been a dream for Pastorelli to work in the States, in fact as he applied for his next posting, Boston was his first choice and fortunately he got it. “This new position is a first for me in many ways. It’s my first consular position. I’ve always worked in the Embassy and Ministries and it has been a personal goal of mine to work in the Consular division. This position is brand new for me as I oversee the entire staff that serves over 15,000 registered Italians in the New England area. I also take on this position with a family which is very comforting to me.” When asked what he would like to see happen at the Consulate of Italy, Boston under his leadership he said, “I want to continue the excellent work from my predecessors by keeping the Consul General Office open to everyone. We must be close to the people. I would like for the people of Boston to know that the Consul General office is not just an institution you visit when seeking visas and passports. Some of my goals are to streamline Italian talents, promote culture, and economic events, to increase the instruction of Italian language to adults and specifically children, to educate and inform non-Italians who are interested in Italy. But most of all I want to join the Italian community together and other communities as a whole. He emphasized the excellence he feels in Boston; the culture, institutions, educational facilities, entertainment and sports. He will get the opportunity to do this and more as 2011 will mark the 150th Anniversary of the unification of Italy. “I will work on this celebration with the help of the Italian community to celebrate our history and present it to the American people.” He is looking forward to meeting everyone and is eager to begin his position as Consul General of Italy, Boston. For now he will continue to familiarize himself with Boston “I will enjoy the remaining days of autumn before I have to pull out my winter coat”, he laughed. Pastorelli missed baseball season and now has more than enough time to purchase his Red Sox cap.
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CAROL ROSSI, State Trustee-at-Large
Hometown: Natick, Massachusetts Italian Roots: Paternal Grandparents – Caserta in Campania Region – DeFilipo Occupation: Was a paralegal, full-time. Now working part-time as an Insurance Adjuster. Joined OSIA: April 1994 Current Lodge: Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094 Current Position and Main Responsibilities in OSIA: My duties as a State Trustee-at-Large are the coordination of the Memorial Mass in November, Liaison to the Charity Commission, and the Sunshine Lady of the Grand Council. Initiatives, Plans, Goals: My first plan/goal is to visit lodges meeting officers and members and listen to their needs and concerns and to let them know that the Council is here to serve them. I am also hopeful to attend as many Lodge functions as possible. Another way I want to show that our Council is concerned for each member is to extend my role as “Madame Lady Sunshine” by sending remembrances from the Council to any Lodge member who has an extended serious illness or is in need of a word of condolence for the loss of a loved one. OSIA’s Greatest Strength: It is my belief that our greatest strength is our heritage and the pride that we have in that heritage. We must keep this alive. OSIA Could Improve: The membership in our Order is declining and on this we must improve. We must pass this pride in our heritage on to our children and our children’s children. How Can We Do That: We must change our focus to embrace these generations and revive within them the same pride we have in our heritage. We must sponsor/promote events that will be of interest to their generation while at the same time keeping our heritage alive and vibrant. We must make their membership in our Order meaningful to them. Advice to Lodge Presidents: One of the principles upon which our Order is based is “Fraternity” which I believe is essential if we are to grow. Each one of us is different but we all share the same pride in our heritage. Each of us has our own unique talents and abilities to offer; yet we are all a part of a rich legacy. We may not all have the same opinion as to the pattern of the line up; however, we are all Italian at the core. If we do not pull our weight in the line-up or there is discord, the end result will be affected. We are all important to our lodges and to the survival of OSIA as an organization. We must be united in the lineup and work together in “Fraternity” for the organization to grow and reach out to our younger generations.
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RICHARD SACCA, State Trustee-at-Large
Hometown: Arlington, Massachusetts Italian Roots: Naples and Sicily Occupation: Construction/Operating Engineer Joined OSIA: Early 1970’s Current Lodge: Arlington Men’s Lodge #1349, Arlington, Massachusetts Current Position and Main Responsibility: State Trustee-at-Large Plans, Initiatives, Goals: To do whatever I can as a State Trustee to help the Order. OSIA’s Greatest Strength: The entire membership, because without members there is no Order Sons of Italy. OSIA Could Improve: 1. Membership 2. Compliance with the By-Laws of the Order by all. How Can This Be Done: Encourage people to join the Order Sons of Italy, and by allowing the authorized person(s) to enforce the By-Laws. Advice to Lodge Presidents: To always conduct themselves in a positive manner, showing respect for all members, especially at monthly meetings. Take the time to include all members in lodge meetings and functions.
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JOHN SILVA, JR., State Trustee-at-Large
Hometown: Revere, Massachusetts Italian Roots: Occupation: College Professor Joined OSIA: May of 1994 Current Lodge: Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 Chief Duties State: State Trustee-at-Large Initiatives, Plans, Goals: Assist the Grand Council Officers in serving our Filial Lodges and our statewide members. OSIA’s Greatest Strength: Our strength is the open heartedness of our members. Advice for Lodge Presidents: Continue to recruit new members – Stress networking of all OSIA members across the state and nation.
GRAND LODGE EVENTS JANUARY 30, 2011
Dart Tournament Sons of Italy Newton, MA
FEBRUARY 5, 2011
Carnevale Veneziano The Crestview Woburn, MA
MAY 1, 2011
Law & Justice Breakfast Lombardo’s Randolph, MA
JUNE 23-26, 2011
State Convention Radisson Hotel Nashua, NH
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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First Lady’s Reception
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First Ladies Family: Seated, L to R: Mikey, Kimberley, Kathy, James and Mrs. Adriana DiStefano. Standing, L to R: Maura, Michael and Valerie.
State President James DiStefano and wife First Lady Kathy DiStefano. gave up work to care for them for many years. Kathy’s granddaughter, Valerie, was born in 1997 and grandson, Michael, was born in 2002. Kathy helped out with the grandchildren when her daughter-in-law Maura went back to work. As a member of the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 since 1986, Kathy has been ver y active in all their activities. As First Lady of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Kathy’s love of family and friends, and her love and support of Jimmy as State President is something that is evident to all Brothers and Sisters. To begin the program Brother Guida introduced the First Lady’s Reception Co-Chairs, Rita Maletta-Robak, Ann Hill escorted by State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, and Florence Ferullo Kane escorted by State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito. This was followed by the i nt roduct ion of State Past
First Ladies by Brother Guida: Mrs. Loretta Caira escorted by State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, Mrs. Natalie Furnari escorted by State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, Mrs. Goldie Boncore escorted by National and State Past President Philip R. Boncore, Esq., Mrs. Pauline Russo escorted by State Past President Joseph Russo and Mrs. Cheryl Caira escorted by National Second Vice President and State Past President Kevin Caira. Co-Chair Ann Hill introduced the fa mily a nd head table guests as they were escorted to their seats: Mrs. Adriana DiStefano, mother of our State President, escorted by State Recording Secretary Ron Hill; Mr. John Kimberley, brother of our First Lady, and Mrs. Lucy K imberley; State Chapla in Reverend Gregory Mercurio escorted by Joan Wilson; grandchildren Valerie and Michael DiStefano escorted by Paula Van Horn; daughter Kimberley DiStefano and Chris Patria; son
Michael and Maura DiStefano and finally our honoree, State First Lady Kathy DiStefano and State President James DiStefano. State Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane brought greetings from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and Reverend Gregory Mercurio gave the invocation. A very delicious luncheon was served and all enjoyed the music by Brother Ross
Zagami. During the program a digital collection of photos of our First Lady through the years was shown. Brother Dean Saluti and Sister Marjorie Cahn put the collection together. St ate P resident Ja mes D iStefa no t hen presente d his remarks and thanked all who h a d worke d so h a r d in making this reception a success. The First Lady’s daughter and
son, Kimberley and Michael DiStefano, made their presentation to their mother. Others who wished to make a presentation followed, and finally the Reception Co-Chairmen, Florence Ferullo Kane, Rita MalettaRobak and Ann Hill made their presentation. It was a beautiful reception for a lovely First Lady, Kathleen Theresa (Kimberley) DiStefano. Kathy, you make us proud!
OSIA Grand Lodge Former 1st Ladies, L to R: Pauline Russo, Natalie Furnari, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Loretta Caira, Cheryl Caira and Goldi Boncore.
First Ladies Reception Committee
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Belmont Mixed, Roslindale, Hingham Ladies Mens Friends
First Ladies Family and Friends
Worcester Lodge
Belmont Montessori Ladies
Waltham Ladies, Franklin Lodge
Renaissance Lodge
Canton-Belmont Mixed-Braintree LadiesWinchester-Saugus
Waltham Ladies-Franklin Lodge
Watertown Mens-Watertown Ladies-Winchester
Winthrop Ladies-Watertown Ladies
Watertown Lodge
Belmont Mixed
Wilmington-Rochester, NH
Walpole Foxboro Lodge-Pittsfield-Lee
Burlington-Salem-Norwood
Newton-Belmont-Rockland-Quincy-Medford
Watertown Ladies Lodge
Winthrop
Watertown Lodge Cornelia Dei Gracchi Lodge
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Walk-a-Thon purple printing. They carried the names of members and businesses that donated to the fundraiser, and were distributed to all of the participating walkers. Special thanks were given to our chefs from the Newton Men’s Lodge, Stephen Cedrone, Sav io Cedrone a nd Rober t Luchetti. They did a fantastic job feeding our hungry walkers upon their return. This year the prizes wer e awa r de d a s fol low s: t he f i r st wa l ker to f i n ish was Kristen Faelica, and the first junior walker to finish was David Caira. The individual who brought in the most money was Immediate Past P resident Florence Fer ullo K a ne, a nd t he L odge t hat brought in the most money was the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli L odge #2183 ( Wilmington).
SONS OF ITALY NEWS (Continued from Page 1) Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi and State President James DiStefano gave a special gift to each winner. Chairman Anthony Panaggio, Jr., thanked his committee who helped to make this Walk-athon a success. As we all know, the Walk-athon is held as a fundraiser for our perpetual scholarship fund, so that we may continue to support our students as they pursue their goals of higher education each year. Keeping all this in mind, let us all make a special effort to participate in the Walk-a-thon in the year 2011. Before the day came to an end State President James DiStefano reappointed Anthony J. Pa nag g io, Jr. to be t he 2011 Chairman for the Walka-Thon.
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Walk-a-Thon Fundraiser by Dorothy Berlandi On Thursday, September 16, 2010, a and potatoes, and garden salad. Sister Kane fundraiser for the Walk-a-thon was held at donated dessert and coffee. A cash bar was Shooters Bar and Grill at 355 Ferry Street, also available. Everett, Massachusetts. Immediate Past Sister Kane welcomed and thanked everyPresident Florence Ferullo Kane and Sibby one for supporting the Walk-a-thon FundBirritteri of the Lt. Alexander Santilli Lodge raiser. She then introduced Walk-a-thon #2852 of Everett collaborated to make this Chairman Anthony J. Panaggio, Jr., who fundraiser a success. spoke on the upcoming Walk-a-thon and its The success of the annual Walk-a-thon importance. He reminded all that it was to is necessary, as the funds raised from the be held on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at event are used to support our annual schol- the Breakheart Reservation in Saugus, Masarships. There were members in attendance sachusetts. Brother Panaggio also thanked from the Belmont Mixed Lodge, Piave Fiume Sibby Birriteri for hosting the event at his and Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodges of Water- restaurant. He encouraged members to get town, Angelo Giuseppi Roncalli Lodge of the pledges out and advertise the need for Wilmington, Granite State Lodge of Roch- walkers. ester, N.H., Lt. Alexander Santilli Lodge of State President James DiStefano was inEverett, Braintree Ladies Lodge, Winchester troduced and he reiterated the need for this Ladies Lodge, Medford Lodge, Figli D’Italia Walk-a-thon to be a success. He thanked Lodge of Saugus, and the Winthrop Mixed everyone who attended the fundraiser and Lodge. Sister Kane for her support. A delicious buffet was served consisting Before the evening came to a close there of two different types of pasta: chicken, was a raffle of items donated by members broccoli and ziti and bow ties with a tangy in attendance, and it was evident that the marinara sauce, sausages, peppers, onions evening was a great success.
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Columbus Day Parade
by Dorothy Berlandi The annual Columbus Day Parade was held on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in East Boston. The parade assembled behind the Grandstand in the Suffolk Downs Parking Lot at 11:00 A.M., and the parade commenced at 1:00 P.M. The Sons of Italy contingent was in the 3rd Division. Our photographer Domenic Campochiaro captured many interesting photos of this parade and we will let the pictures tell the story, as pictures are worth a thousand words.
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Merry Christmas and Happy & Healthy Holidays to My Sisters & Brothers
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
Carmelita Bello
Dorothy Berlandi
State 1st Vice President
Public Relations Chairman
May peace by your gift at Christmas and your blessing all year through
Wishing you lots of treats and a Woofy Christmas and Barky New Year
Happy Holidays Stella Del Nord Lodge #1436 QUINCY, MA
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 NATICK, MA
Buon Natale e un Felice Anno Nuovo!
Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 We wish you a Blessed and Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy 2011 The Officers and Members of the
Quattro Eroi Lodge #1414 FRANKLIN, MA
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year BRAINTREE LADIES LODGE #1422
Wishing all our Lodge Brothers and Sisters a Healthy and Happy New Year
Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 BROCKTON, MA
Best Wishes for a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season Sgt. Guido Petrilli Mixed Lodge #1606 ROSLINDALE, MA
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo South Shore Ladies Lodge #1851 HINGHAM, MA
Diamond O. Guida Merry Christmas & Happy New Year Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 Watertown, Massachusetts
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo State 2nd Vice President Antonio and Marieanne
Sestito
Happy Holidays Ron & Ann Hill
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d a Happy New Year Buon Natale, e Felice Anno Nuovo State President James and Kathy
DiStefano
Buon Natale & un prosperoso Anno Nuovo a tutti Granite State Lodge #2380 Rochester, NH
Wishing everyone warm and friendly wishes for a Very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!! The Officers and Members of
VENEZIA LODGE #374 ROCKLAND, MA
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year National 2nd Vice President Kevin, Cheryl, Amy and David
Caira
All the members of the LAWRENCE LADIES LODGE #2026 extend their best wishes for a Blessed, Joyous Christmas! May the New Year be filled with good health, happiness and prosperity!
Il suono allegro delle campane ricorda a tutti che sono arrivati le feste sante. Che questi giorni siano pieni dell’allegria per voi, per la vostra famiglia e per i vostri soci.
G. MARCONI LODGE #1620 Lee, Massachusetts
A Very Merry Christmas and a Most Happy and Blessed New Year Maria Montessori Lodge #1744 BELMONT, MASSACHUSETTS
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year
A Blessed and Peaceful New Year to all of us
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183
Burlington Lodge #2223
WILMINGTON, MA
Worcester Lodge #168
Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year
Wishes you all a Happy, Joyous & Safe Holiday Season! Buon Natale! Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year to all our Brothers, Sisters and friends from the Members of the
ARLINGTON SONS OF ITALY #1349
Pamela Donnaruma Editor, Sons of Italy News
Merry Christmas from the
Officers and Members of CRISTOFORO COLOMBO REGINA ELENA LODGE #169 FITCHBURG, MA
Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo!! Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 JOSEPH A. BONCORE, PRESIDENT
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Billerica Mixed Lodge #2268 and Dr. Robert J. Calabrese Junior Lodge #2863
Buon Natale, e Felice Anno Nuovo
Peabody Ladies Lodge #1964
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GRAND LODGE CRIBBAGE TOURNAMENT by Ron Hill The annual Grand Lodge Cribbage Tournament took place on Sunday, November 7, 2010 at the home of Quincy Lodge #1295. Sports Commission Chairman Steve DeAngelis and his committee of Francis Cedrone, Steve Cedrone and Loreto Pellegrini announced the rules to over fourteen teams. Cribbage is very popular in the United States with many cribbage leagues and clubs in existence, and is one of the most popular games in the English-speaking world. For over 400 years the game has been played virtually unchanged. Weird statements like “FifteenTwo?”, “Fifteen-Four?”, “A Pair for Six?” a “Run for Three?” the
“Right Jack?” could be heard in the hall all day. After a fantastic lunch provided by the Stella Del Nord Lodge #1436 (Quincy Ladies), play resumed. When the Tournament was over, the 2010 Grand Lodge Cribbage winners were: First Place: Bill Graham & Ed Dempsey – Quincy Lodge #1295 Second Place: Peter Johnson & Kevin Mulligan – Quincy Lodge #1295 Third Place: A nn Ma r ie Moreno & Ed Roche – Quincy Lodge #1295 Four th Place: Shirley DeRoma & Terr y Rezendes – Sgt. Guido Petrilli Lodge (Roslindale) #1606
Sports Commission Chairman Steve DeAngelis, Bill Graham, State President James DiStefano, Ed Dempsey and State Treasurer Michael DiStefano.
Sports Commission Chairman Steve DeAngelis, Peter Johnson, State President James DiStefano, Kevin Mulligan and State Treasurer Michael DiStefano.
Sports Commission Chairman Steve DeAngelis, Ed Roche, State President James DiStefano, Ann Marie Moreno and State Treasurer Michael DiStefano.
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Sports Commission Chairman Steve DeAngelis, Shirley DeRoma, State President James DiStefano, Terry Rezendes and State Treasurer Michael DiStefano.
The Scholarship Commission of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts through the Charitable and Educational Trust will award a minimum of twenty-five (25) scholarships at a maximum of one thousand dollars $1,000 to properly qualified student who anticipate entering college in the fall of 2011. Scholarship Awards are limited to members of the Senior Class of any secondary school in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or of a state within the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts (Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont) planning to attend an accredited four-year college or university in the fall of 2011. Scholarships will be awarded to both affiliates and nonaffiliates: • Affiliate Applications are members, in good standing, of a Junior Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for a minimum of two years, or the child or grandchild of a member, in good standing, of a Filial Lodge of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts for at least two years at the time the application is filed. • Non-Affiliate applicants are those that do not meet the above Affiliate criteria. • Applicants will be processed into these categories by the Scholarship Commission based on information provided on the application and verification against the Grand Lodge membership records. One designated award will be made to a properly qualified art student and one to a properly qualified music student, both
of whom intend to pursue their education in a recognized and accredited four-year school of art or music. One designated award will be granted to a properly qualified student planning to pursue his/her education in a recognized and accredited four-year vocational or technical school. Applications and checklist may be obtained on the Grand Lodge website at www.osiama. org or by calling the Grand Lodge office at 617-489-5234. Applications must be mailed to the address indicated and
include all of the items listed on both the application and checklist. Applications will not be considered unless ALL INFORMATION requested is received IN ONE ENVELOPE and postmarked NO LATER THAN MARCH 15, 2011. Each year the Commission must disqualify applications because they do not conta in all the information requested or is post ma rked a fter March 15th. We urge all applicants to ensure that all required materials are included in the envelope.
National President Thank You Mr. James DiStefano, State President Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, OSIA 93 Concord Avenue Belmont, MA 02478 Dear Jim: On behalf of the OSIA Supreme Council, SIF Trustees, CSJ Board members and all the OSIA members that attended our recent Executive Session in Cambridge, Massachusetts, please accept my heartfelt thanks and congratulations on a marvelous job and meeting. We all were warmly taken by your and the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts’s generous hospitality and fraternity. The Thursday night Clambake at your lodge was certainly a highlight, enjoyed and much appreciated by all. Thanks and kudos, of course, is also owed and to be given to the Massachusetts Grand Lodge and its members for making the group feel so welcome. Well done! Best regards. Sincerely & fraternally, Joseph DiTrapani OSIA National President
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Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi delivers the second reading.
State President and First Lady James and Kathy DiStefano with members of the State Council.
(L-R): State President James DiStefano, State First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane, State Past First Lady Pauline Russo and State Past President Joseph Russo.
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and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi gave the second reading. The Offertory Procession was lead by State President and First Lady James and Kathy DiStefano, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito and State Financial Secretary Cathy Bourassa. Eucharistic Ministers Helen Aromando, Mary Ann Bello, Donna M. Giuliani and Maria Sciannameo were from Worcester Lodge #168, as were the ushers. Frank Goyette directed the music. After the Mass a delicious brunch, catered by the Garden Fresh Courthouse CafĂŠ of Worcester, was served by Angelo Rossi, Carol Rossi and Cathy Bourassa at the Our Lady of Mount Carmel Recreation Hall. The Mass was well attended, and I would encourage members to attend in the future. The Church, Monsignor Rocco Piccolomini and the Worcester Lodge members made this a very special day for all. We congratulate co-chairmen State Financial Secretary Cathy Bourassa and State Trustee-at-Large Carol Rossi for making this 21st Annual Memorial Mass such a success. A special note: Never let it be said that Italians run out of food! Carol Rossi and Angelo Rossi donated the leftover food to veterans at a homeless shelter not far from the church, who were overjoyed with the special treat.
(L-R): Co-Chairman Carol Rossi, State President James DiStefano and Co-Chairman Cathy Bourassa.
State President James DiStefano with Benefit Insurance Commissioner Mary Ann Bello and Chairmen of Permanent Commissions.
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Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010
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SECOND PLACE – MEN’S DIVISION — State Treasurer Michael DiStefano, Sports Chairman Stephen DeAngelis, Lino Rullo, Rocco Bottega, Luigi D’Amico, Renzo Rullo and State President James DiStefano
FIRST PLACE – MEN’S DIVISION — State Treasurer Michael DiStefano, Sports Chairman Stephen DeAngelis, Luciano Camilli, Antonio Baccari, Romeo Cardarelli, Gino Salvucci and State President James DiStefano.
SECOND PLACE – WOMEN’S DIVISION — State Treasurer Michael DiStefano, Sports Chairman Stephen DeAngelis, Gerri Cimino, Phyllis Iortolla, Josie Mazullo, Lena Farese, Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge President Joan Wilson and State President James DiStefano.
FIRST PLACE – WOMEN’S DIVISION — State Treasurer Michael DiStefano, Sports Chairman Stephen DeAngelis, Donna Mazzola, Lisa Cimino, Mary Grinley, Mary Ann Bourque, Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge President Joan Wilson and State President James DiStefano. (Photos by Ron Hill)
State First Lady Kathy DiStefano.
and Lena Ferese. In the Junior Division, first place was awarded to the team from the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729, with players Alessandra Farina, Amy Caira, David Caira and Mark Caira. Second place in the Junior Division was awarded to Gianna Buscone, Michelle Soel, Stanley Dancewitz and Katelyn Stevens. Additional photos of the Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament can be viewed on our website at: http://www.osiama.org/ photos The State President and State Officers would like to thank all who contributed to this great event and to all the participants who made this day a tribute to our fraternity.
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PESCI STOCCO “Stock Fish”
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LODGE NEWS Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Celebrates
Italian Heritage Month
Cod or Haddock in Tomato Sauce 1 pound codfish loins 1 medium chopped onion 3 small potatoes 1 celery stick (chopped) 1/4 cup olive or canola oil
3 medium-ripe tomatoes, or 1 four-ounce can tomato sauce 2 tablespoons capers in vinegar 2 tablespoons white wine Salt
Peel and chop onion and celery. Place cooking oil, onion and celery in skillet to simmer slowly until onion is opaque. Add capers including some of the liquid from bottle and stir. Simmer slowly. Add chopped fresh tomatoes, cover and simmer a few minutes. Add bay leaf (optional). If used, be sure to remove bay leaf before serving meal. Allow ingredients to cook about ten minutes being careful not to dry them out. Peel, wash and cut potatoes into two-inch wedges. Add to skillet. Spoon some tomato sauce from skillet over potatoes. Cover and simmer slowly, about ten to twelve minutes. Rinse cod loins. Cut into four-inch pieces before adding to skillet. Add water if needed to extend sauce. Spoon some sauce over the cod pieces. Cover and cook slowly. When fish and potatoes is fork tender, add wine and bring to slow boil. Cover and remove from burner. Reheat slowly for serving.
Past Presidents Janis LaRosee (L) and State Orator Robert Boncore, Esq. (R) help Donna cut the cake. Vice President Billie Finocchio (R) congratulates Mistress of Ceremonies and Publicity Chair Donna Segreti Reilly on her 65th birthday.
NOTE: During the mid-eighteen hundreds, my ancestors in Sicily prepared this as a special Christmas Eve meal. My parents and relatives continued the tradition in this country. Two or three days before preparing this recipe, the dried pesci stocco (which I believe to be dried cured haddock) was soaked in water. The water was changed daily to remove the salt. However, the briny taste remained. This was not a popular meal with many young children because of the strong unpleasant aroma while the fish cooked. But eventually it became a favorite meal served with fresh bread. Since dried salted haddock is difficult to find today, fresh or dried salted cod (baccala) can be used instead. When I prepare the meal now, I use fresh skinned cod loins, free of bones. This eliminates the unpleasant aroma of the preserved fish. To obtain the “old briny” taste, I add two small pieces of presoaked dried, cured baccala.
At the prompting of its matriarch and Mistress of Ceremonies, Raffella Boncore, the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 celebrated October is Italian Heritage Month by having members bring their specialty dishes to a Pot Luck Dinner that was held on Wednesday, October 27, 2010.
Grand Lodge Charity Commission Chairman and Lodge Trustee Marylou Abbatessa, former Lodge President David Lounsbury and Mary Ann Lounsbury enjoy the homemade Italian delights.
Vita can be reached at voswriting@comcast.net • Presidents Message (Continued from Page 2) cepting names for next year’s tournament. Well, last year I told everyone to get their tickets early for this year’s Purple Aster. The event was held at the Spinelli’s Function Facility in Lynnfield,
the food was out of this world, everyone had a great time and are already talking about next years. Thanks to Sister Denise Furnari and Sister Margaret Campbell, for another great job. Our guests were Consul
General Giueseppe Pastorelli and his lovely wife Lilla, along with their four month old son Aadrea Richard. The Consul General received a citation and was made an Honorary Member of the Massachusetts Grand
Lodge Order Sons of Italy in America. Boy how time flies, another year is coming to a close and hopefully all your New Year’s wishes have come true. Kathy and I would like to wish
all of our Sisters and Brothers a very Holy and Merry Christmas and a Healthy and Happy New Year. GOD Bless you all, and GOD Bless the Order Sons of Italy. Buon Natale e un Felice Anno Nuovo.
Cari Fratelli e Sorelle. Kathy ed io desideriamo dare il benvenuto al nuovo Console Generale d’Italia a Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli come pure alla sua consorte Lilla ed il figlioletto, di tre mesi, Andrea Richard. Saremo sempre disponibili a collaborare col Console nell’ambito della comunita’ italo-americana. Il 19 settembre scorso ha avuto luogo il torneo di bocce alla loggia di Watertown. I campioni maschili del 2009 furono battuti da un altra squadra di Watertown, che ora sono i nuovi campioni 2010. La squadra
femminile di Watertown ha sconfitto le campionesse in carica (2009-loggia di Natick) diventando cosi’ le campionesse per il 2010. La compagine juniores di Wilmington ha vinto e rimane campione anche per il 2010. Ringraziamenti ai Fratelli Angelo Rossi, Presidente del ‘C & E Trust’, e ad Antony Panaggio per l’immenso lavoro compiuto in occasione dell’annuale ‘Walk-aton’ svoltosi al Breakheart Reservation di Saugus, MA. Grazie al loro impegno il programma ‘borse di studio’ puo’ continuare. Grazie Fratelli Angelo ed
Antony. Il 1 ottobre scorso ebbe luogo l’inizio del nostro ‘Mese del Retaggio Culturale Italiano’ al Palazzo del Governatore, a Boston, alla presenza di una grande folla intervenuta al lancio delle attivita’ culturali per tutto il mese. Un sincero Grazie va al Fratello Kevin Caira, che e’ il Presidente del Comitato Celebrativo, al Giudice Joseph Ferrino, al Giudice Peter Agnes, e naturalmente all’Emerito gentiluomo della comunita’ italiana, Lino Rullo. Il 3 ottobre ebbe luogo il ricevimento in onore della ‘Prima Signora dell’Ordine, Kathy’, al Crestview di Woburn. Kathy era esultante nel vedere tanti membri presenti, che si sono tutti divertiti. Fu di certo un meraviglioso pomeriggio; sia Kathy che io vogliamo ringraziare tutti coloro che presenziarono alla festa. Siamo tutti ben consapevoli che la linfa vitale della nostra organizzazione sono i ‘membri’, ed il Fratello Antonio Sestito, Presidente del Comitato che recluta nuovi membri, organizzo’ ben cinque pomeriggi preposti al reclutamento di futuri membri. Il response partecipativo ai cinque pomeriggi, un evento senza precedenti, fu lusinghiero, ma son certo che nei prossimi anni avra’ maggiore successo. Ciascuna loggia che ospito’ gli eventi offri’ un pranzetto gustoso, mentre potenziali nuovi membri rimasero entusiasti
per i discorsetti, ed ovviamente per il gustoso pasto all’italiana. Grazie, Fratello Antonio ed i membri del suo comitato. L’orgoglio nostro italiano fu manifesto il 10 ottobre alla sfilata del ‘Giorno di Colombo’, che si tenne ad East Boston. La sfilata vide la ‘Renaissance Lodge’, con la sue 80 auto d’epoca, tutto grazie al Fratello Dean Saluti che marcio’ alla testa del suo ‘Auto Club’, e per la grande partecipazione di membri dell’Ordine a sostegno dei ‘Figli d’Italia’. Mi duole dire che il Secondo Gruppo, riservato ai Figli d’Italia, non fu quest’anno numeroso, a differenza degli anni passati. Grazie a tutti coloro che parteciparono con carri allegorici, o camion speciali, a bande musicali, e a tutti quelli che presero parte alla parata. Peccato che altri Fratelli e Sorelle non erano presenti; si sarebbero divertiti, come gli altri partecipanti. La Messa annuale, per onorare i membri defunti, ebbe luogo quest’anno alla Chiesa di Nostra Signora del Monte Carmelo, a Worcester. Circa 150 membri erano presenti nella bella chiesa per assistere alla Messa, ed all’Omelia di Monsignor Rocco. Dopo la Messa segui’ una deliziosa colazione organizzata dalle Sorelle Cathy Bourassa e Carol Rossi, che ringrazio per il bel lavoro svolto. La Commissione ‘Sport’ organizzo’ un gran torneo di
‘Cribbage’ alla loggia di Quincy. Cinquanta membri si presentarono per esternare le loro qualita’; tutti si divertirono un mondo, ed i nostri ringraziamenti sono estesi alle sorelle Michelle Bertoldi e Donna Baker, come pure ai membri del loro comitato, per aver messo su un bel pasto. Il Fratello Steve De Angelis sta di gia’ raccogliendo i nomi dei competitori per i prossimi tornei. Beh, l’anno scorso proposi a tutti di acquistare i biglietti per il ballo di ‘Purple Aster’ di quest’anno (2010). L’evento ebbe luogo al Centro Ricevimenti ‘Spinelli’ di Lynnfield. Il cibo risulto’ eccezionale, e tutti si divertirono tanto, e gia’ parlano dell’evento del prossimo anno. Grazie alle Sorelle Denise Furnari e Margareth Campbell per un bel gran lavoro. Fra i nostri ospiti c’erano il nuovo Console Italiano, Giuseppe Pastorelli con la moglie ed il bimbetto. Il Console ricevette un attestato di Membro Onorario della Grande Loggia SOI in America. Miei cari: come passa il tempo. Un altro anno sta’ per scadere, e spero che tutti i vostri desideri, per l’anno che sta per finire, si siano avverati. Kathy ed io desideriamo augurare a tutti i Fratelli e Sorelle un Santo e Felice Natale ed un Prospero Anno Nuovo. Che Dio benedica voi tutti, ed anche l’Ordine Figli d’Italia. Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo.
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SGT. GUIDO PETRILLI MIXED LODGE #1606
Scholarship Awards Luncheon
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010
Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183
Fourth of July Celebration
by Shirley DeRoma The Sgt. Guido Petrilli Mixed Lodge #1606 recently established and awarded the first Angelo Furnari Scholarship to Mark Champagne. On hand to make the presentation was former First Lady Natalie Furnari and State Trustee Denise Furnari. Accepting the award on Mark’s behalf was his grandmother, Angie DeNapoli. An additional scholarship was also awarded to Cassandra Curran and accepted by her mother, Terry Grosse Curran. The Lodge would like to thank State First Vice President Carmelita Bello for being the guest speaker at the event.
Pictured taking a break from scooping ice cream and serving meatball subs during Wilmington’s Fourth of July activities are Wilmington lodge members Cheryl Caira, President Aldo Caira Jr., Sharon Caira and Lucille Clark.
Worcester Lodge #168 Holds 5th Annual Golf Tournament! by Maria Sciannameo
State Trustee Denise Furnari, Angie DeNapoli and Natalie Furnari.
State Trustee Denise Furnari, Terry Grosse Curran and Natalie Furnari.
The 5th Annual Golf Tournament of the Worcester Lodge # 168 was held on Monday, September 20, 2010 at the Raceway Golf Club in Thompson, CT. With a shotgun start at 9:00 A.M. It was a great day for golf, a great day for getting together with friends and especially a great day for the winners! Joining the members and friends of Lodge #168 were State President James DiStefano, State First Vice President Carmelita Bello and Worcester’s State Deputy and President of the Benefit Insurance Commission, Walter “Sonny” Robak. The winning foursome was Anthony Vigliotti, former president of Lodge #168, and his team of Joseph Simone, Joseph Ursoleo and Roy Sama. After a great day of golf, players and guests sat down to a wonderful steak dinner with salad, baked potatoes, coffee and dessert. A raffle of many donated prizes was held after dinner. Co-Chairmen of the Golf Tournament were Kenneth Simoncini, Ralph Aromando and State Trustee Margaret Campbell. Rosemarie Mikitarian, Mary Jane Simoncini, Linda Dattis and Jennifer Samberg once again volunteered to work the registration and raffle committees. It was a great time for all and one sure to be remembered! Thank you to all for another successful tournament, and see you all next year!
(L-R): Co-chairs of the Golf tournament Kenneth Simoncini and Ralph Aromando. Not pictured: Margaret Campbell.
Winthrop Ladies #2071 Memorial Mass Members and friends of the Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 gathered to celebrate a special Memorial Mass for family and former lodge members. ‘Serve the Lord in your Heart and the World’ was the theme our good friend and State Chaplain Father Gregory Mercurio offered to those present. Carol Lemereise served as the Eucharistic Minister and State Deputy Josephine Tanner gave the reading. Following the mass, Center Café owners Roger and Layla served a macaroni supper. Over coffee, folks got to taste President Shirley DeRoma (left) and State First Vice President Carmelita Bello at the presentation of the first Angelo Furnari Scholarship.
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Fr. Gregory Mercurio celebrating Mass. some wonderful homemade desserts from the kitchen of Francine D’Andrea. Remembering that Thanksgiving is a time to care and reflect, the Lodge’s annual Thanksgiving Food donations are now ready to be delivered to the tables of four area families. A holiday tradition in the Italian home is a table filled with food. Each year it is our hope that in some small measure this will bring a loving thought and a smile to those less fortunate.
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LODGE NEWS
WORCESTER LODGE #168 Lays Ceremonial Wreath
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Lawrence Ladies #2026 Celebrates Italian Heritage Month
by Maria Sciannameo, EdD
Community member Dr. James Lukes; Gladys Bello; Worcester City Councilor, Konstantina Lukes; State First Lady, Kathy DiStefano; State President, James DiStefano; Chaplain, Msgr. Rocco Piccolomini; State First Vice President, Carmelita Bello; Worcester Lodge #168 President, Donna M. Giuliani; Helen Aromando; Mary Jane Simoncini; Representative, John Fresolo; State Trustee, Margaret Campbell; Kenneth Simoncini; Elena Olivieri; Rose Marie Mikitarian and Ralph Aromando. On Sunday, October 17, 2010, Worcester Lodge #168 continued their tradition of laying a wreath at the statue of Christopher Columbus in memory of their deceased members. Present at the wreath-laying ceremony were members of Worcester Lodge #168, members of the Grand Lodge and members of the local community, including city council members and representatives. Remarks were made by State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, who welcomed everyone and thanked them for attending the ceremony. Lodge President Donna Giuliani, briefly addressed those present, as did State President James DiStefano.
State First Vice President Carmelita Bello at the statue of Christopher Columbus.
James DiStefano, State President at the wreath laying ceremony at the foot of the statue of Christopher Columbus.
CRISTOFORO COLOMBO / REGINA ELENA LODGE #169
Columbus Day Dinner Dance while stressing the importance of the Italian family. He made note of some famous Italian people, past and present, and pointed out the Fitchburg Lodge is extremely proud of their Italian heritage and culture. President Pacetti then thanked all who worked on making the night special as well as all who attended. The dinner, catered by Asiago’s Catering, consisted of salad, pot roast, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and for dessert, apple crisp. Escorting in the head table guests were Josie Bilotta, Florence Volpe, Fiore Brogan and Charlie Phaneuf. Ritter for Flowers provided the floral centerpiece arrangements. All danced to the music of DJ Ron Farrell and had a good time. The Ad Book committee consisted of Phyllis Sacino and Irene Brogan, as well as Josie Bilotta covering the Jewel Ads. The Dinner Dance committee members were Chairperson Phyllis LeBlanc-Sacino, Joe Leblanc, Irene Brogna, Fiore Brogna, Anna Pacetti, Florence Volpe, Sylvia P r e s i d e n t B o b P a c e t t i a d d r e s s i n g t h e Poirier and Robert Pacetti. It was a memorable members. evening for all who attended. The Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge #169, held their annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance on Saturday, October 30, 2010 at 6:00 P.M. at the Monoosnoc Country Club in Leominster, MA. The Italian and National Anthem were played to open the festivities. Head table invited guests were: Rev. Robert Brusso, Pastor at St. Anthony’s Church in Fitchburg, MA; State Representative Stephen DiNatale and his wife Joanne; Mr. Robert Pacetti, President of the Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Fitchburg Lodge #169; Mrs. Anna Pacetti and Mrs. Phyllis Leblanc. Also invited was Ms. Margaret Campbell, their State Trustee from District 2, who was unable to attend due to a prior commitment at her Lodge, and Frank Bovenzi, State Deputy, who along with his wife Midge were also unable to attend at the last minute. The Master of Ceremonies was State Representative Stephen DiNatale, with remarks made by Mr. Robert Pacetti, Lodge President, who gave State Representative Stephen DiNatale and some history about Italian traditions and culture his wife Joanne.
On October 21, 2010 the Lawrence Ladies Lodge # 2026 hosted a special event in honor of Italian Heritage Month at the Lawrence Heritage Park. Professor Richard Padova, instructor of history and geography at Northern Essex College, was the guest speaker. His talk, “Etna and Vesuvius: Living on the Edge,” explored the history of the volcanoes, including the miracles and tragedies that have happened to the residents living in their shadow. Richard and his wife Lori also shared photographs taken during their travels to Italy. This free event was well attended and everyone enjoyed calzones from Napoli Pizza and cake from Tripoli’s Bakery. A raffle, conducted by Vice-President Adeline Lavigne, concluded a most enjoyable time!
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LODGE NEWS Melrose Lodge Member
Celebrates 101st Birthday
NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010
Wilmington and Billerica Junior Lodges Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with a Bocce Tournament
James E. Milano, former Mayor of Melrose, celebrated his 101st birthday on October 17, 2010. He has had a long and distinguished career of public service to the city of Melrose, having served for seven years as an alderman and twenty years as Mayor. Since his retirement in 1991, he has remained active in the community by playing the organ at St. Mary’s Church and attending many local athletic James E. Milano and community events. He has been a dedicated member of the Melrose Lodge #1931 for almost forty years.
LAWRENCE LODGE #902
75th Annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance On Saturday, October 2, 2010, Lawrence Lodge #902 held its 75th Annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance. The Lodge honored its President, Armand Buonanno, for his dedication to the principles and purposes of our Order, as well as his tireless devotion to the continued health and preservation of the Lawrence Lodge. On October 13th, State President James DiStefano came to Lawrence and presented citations from the Grand Lodge to Armand as well as the Lodge.
Members of the Wilmington Junior Lodge and Dr. Robert J. Calabrese Junior Lodge On Sunday, October 24, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. the Junior Division Commission hosted a Bocce Tournament in conjunction with the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729 and the newly instituted Dr. Robert J. Calabrese Junior Lodge #2863 of Billerica to celebrate Italian Heritage Month. Teams from both Junior Lodges competed in a series of Bocce matches throughout the afternoon and were treated to a barbeque of hotdogs and hamburgers at the completion of the matches. The Juniors enjoyed the day and there were many friendships made between the two Junior Lodges, so much so that they have decided to hold some joint activities together in the upcoming months.
The Junior Division Commission would like to thank supervisors Mary Buscone, Karen Scalzi and Janice Stevens of the Wilmington Junior Lodge, and Joan Parcewski of the Billerica Junior Lodge for helping the Junior Division Commission put this tournament together. The Junior Division Commission would also like to give a special thanks to Wilmington resident Jack Cushing who made his Bocce Courts available for our use. With the success of this Bocce Tournament the Junior Division Commission would like to hold this event again next year, possibly in a central location in the state so all Junior Lodges can have a chance to participate.
WINTHROP LADIES LODGE #2071
President Armand Buonanno accepting his award.
Celebrates Italian Heritage Month
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Valentine’s Day Card? The Charity Commission is requesting that filial lodges send in the names and addresses of their Shut-In Senior Members who are ill or may not be able to attend meetings, especially during the winter months. The Charity Commission will send them a personalized Valentine’s Day card as a mid-winter pick-me-up. We know that it can be difficult to reach many of our Shut-In Senior Members and we hope that this small note will bring a smile to their faces after the Christmas Holidays and before the onset of spring. We ask that you please use discretion when submitting your lists. This program is intended for those members that are housebound or ill. An electronic copy of the form can be requested by e-mailing pguida@osiama.org. Please put “Valentine Card List” in the subject line of the e-mail. All names and addresses must be received by January 21, 2011.
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Standing: Bette, Babe, Peggy, Milly, Elli, State Deputy Jo Tanner, Senator Anthony Petruccelli, Mary, Marie and Anne. Seated: Rose, Dottie and Ruth. On a beautiful New England fall Tuesday afternoon, members of the Winthrop Ladies Lodge gathered at the Winthrop Center Café to celebrate Italian Heritage Month in a social dinner meeting setting. Café owners Roger and his lovely wife Layla cooked up some great food and our waitress, Kim, greeted the ladies w it h her wa r m welcom i ng smile. The highlight of the afternoon’s meal was a special dessert called Pudim de Leite (caramel pudding) that Layla makes for her family and special occasions. This can be specially ordered, and the ladies agreed that it would be a delicious dish to bring to any holiday table. Senator Anthony Petruccelli made a surprise visit to the lodge, taking time from his busy schedule to break
Café owners Layla (L) and Roger (R) with Senator Anthony Petruccelli. bread and share how his Senate re-election campaign was progressing. The ladies love Anthony and his family, and
have followed his career with a deep sense of pride, knowing how much his constituency means to him.
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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2010
LODGE NEWS
Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 Scholarship Ceremony by Madeline Piccioli
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Watertown Sons of Italy
Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 Presents their Annual “OUTSTANDING MEMBER AWARD” by Ron Hill
Left to Right: Bryany Burke, Christian Losurdo, Chairperson Grace Burke, Matthew Doyle and Jordan Crespi. On Monday, June 14, 2010, the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 (Natick) held their Scholarship Ceremony. A brief collation was
held followed by a meeting. Chairperson Grace Burke congratulated the recipients and each received a $500 scholarship and a certificate
for their achievements. Family members and friends were invited to extend their congratulations on this special occasion.
Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 Bocce Banquet by Madeline Piccioli On September 27, 2010, Co-Chairpersons Marisa Pilette and Marguerite Sacchetti held the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 (Natick) bocce banquet at J.J. McKay’s. A buffet was
served for our palates to savor. State President James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano were honored guests. The State President congratulated the bocce
players and elaborated on some of the upcoming activities and fundraisers for the Grand Lodge. It was an evening of camaraderie enjoyed by all.
WORCESTER LODGE #168
Demonstrates Italian Pride by Maria Sciannameo, EdD
Margaret Abboud, right, with Maria Sciannameo, with showcase filled with memorabilia depicting Italian Heritage. Worcester Lodge #168 demonstrated the importance of keeping the Italian Heritage alive as they showcased their pride to the Worcester community by displaying just a fraction of their long-loved and prized memories at the Worcester Public Library. Donna Giuliani and Mary Ann Bello’s second and fourth grade classes of Worcester’s
St. Peter’s Central Catholic Elementary School showed off their artistic talents as they drew and painted their depictions of Cristoforo Colombo and his ships: the Niña, Pinta and Santa Maria. These art masterpieces were displayed in the Worcester Public Library’s children’s section. Also showcased for the Italian Heritage Month celebration
were prized possessions from members of Lodge #168, including traditional toys, ancient cookbooks, maps, photographs of Italian immigrants as they struggled to become part of their new home and society, photos of Italian families taking the oath as they became United States citizens, and of course the Italian Flag! In addition, there were many books that taught of and about our beloved Italy, her famous regions, food and drink, artists such as Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci, musicians such as Giuseppe Verdi and Gioachino Rossini, vocalists like Luciano Pavarotti and Enrico Caruso, and books that introduced great cities like Rome, Naples and Venice and all their splendors. Margaret Abboud spearheaded this great undertaking. Her countless efforts were greatly appreciated by all — especially the visitors to the Worcester Public Library who enjoyed and learned much about our beloved Italian heritage!
Left to Right: Frank Cannalonga and Lodge President Stephen DeAngelis. On the evening of October 13, 2010, the Watertown Sons of Italy, Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 presented life member Frank Cannalonga with their annual “Outstanding Member Award”. Frank has been a member of the Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 since 1965 when the Lodge was located at the Whitney Plaza. During his tenure he has served as Lodge President, Vice President, Chaplain, Land Trust Chairman, Land Trust Officer, Chairman of the Charity Committee, Chairman of the Beano Committee and as State
Delegate to the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts annual convention. During his tenure he has been Chairman and Co-Chairman of numerous committees including Fiesta’s, Carnivale’s, New Year’s Eve celebrations, Children’s Christmas Parties, Thanksgiving Open Houses, and Foxwoods trips, just to name a few. He has served the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts as Chairman of the Sports Commission, Chairman of the State Deputies and Benefit Insurance Commissioner.
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. The Last Friday of Every Month — Arlington Men’s Lodge #1349 sponsors Ballroom Dancing at 7:30 P.M., with music by Trilogy. In October and November the dance is held on the third Friday of the month. For further information contact George Arena at (781) 646-1252.
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THE ITALIAN CULTURE COMMISSION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA PRESENTS
“CARNEVALE VENEZIANO DINNER DANCE” (VENETIAN CARNIVAL)
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In Memory 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 Christopher Columbus #216 Giuseppe Verdi #278 Giuseppe Verdi #278 Giuseppe Verdi #278 Giuseppe Verdi #278 Giuseppe Verdi #278 Giuseppe Verdi #278 Itam #564 Itam #564 North Adams #704 Massimo d’Azeglio #760 Lawrence #902 Piave Fiume #1036 Piave Fiume #1036 Piave Fiume #1036 Piave Fiume #1036 Ambrose D. Cedrone #1069 Ambrose D. Cedrone #1069 Ambrose D. Cedrone #1069 Belmont Mixed #1094 Giuseppe Mazzini #1115 Quincy Mens #1295 Quincy Mens #1295 Arlington Mens #1349 Arlington Mens #1349 Medford #1359 Braintree Ladies #1422 Stella Del Nord #1436 Winchester Mens #1580 Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Sgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Wakefield #1734 Wakefield #1734 Maria Montessori #1744 Maria Montessori #1744 South Shore Ladies #1851 Winthrop Ladies #2071 Seacoast Area #2303 Seacoast Area #2303 Greater Boston Renaissance #2614 Greater Boston Renaissance #2614
City Worcester Brockton E. Weymouth E. Weymouth E. Weymouth E. Weymouth E. Weymouth E. Weymouth Pittsfield Pittsfield North Adams Braintree Lawrence Watertown Watertown Watertown Watertown Newton Newton Newton Belmont Revere Quincy Quincy Arlington Arlington Medford Braintree Quincy Winchester Watertown Watertown Roslindale Wakefield Wakefield Belmont Belmont Hingham Winthrop Portsmouth, NH Portsmouth, NH Boston Boston
Name Arthur A. Porcaro Louise Tarantino Frank Baldassare, Sr. Antonio Piccuito Carmella Villanova Charles R. Paone Frank Castagnozzi Angelina T. Clarke Catherine R. Monterosso Alfred Caccamo John J. Cilli John Morelli Guido L. DeBenedetto Felix A. Cardarelli P. Alfred Pannesi Antonio Tramontozzi Matthew J. Corapi Egidio DiBona Robert H. Earle Pasquale Camilli Peter Giordano Ralph Picariello Alfredo Aiello Joseph S. Marchese John R. Frederick Edward J. Pasquarello Jake Vartabedian Carmella Fiorentino Mary Orlando Constantino J. Ciulla Esther Antonucci Mary DiPace Vincenzo Erti Cheryl Ann Alhemovich John Tecce Rose L. Burrone Jane D. Venuti Mary P. Lombardo Phyllis Powers Marie Maggio Eleanor Grant James V. DiPaola Pat Rosa
In Memory of Peter B. Gay by Joseph & Pauline Russo
In Memoriam
John Richard Olivo by Wakefield Lodge #1734
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