Unico recognized for commitment to Italian heritage

(Continued from Page 14) continued for decades, having an impact on many individuals stricken with this terrible disease and their families. Cuzzi shared his story as an Italian American to the delight of the 97 members and guests in attendance at the event. Nutley Unico, which currently has 177 members, donated $250 to the Luongo ALS Fund as a gift to Cuzzi. Nutley Unico also received a plaque in appreciation of its support of Columbus Day celebrations and the Carabinieri from Federation of Italian American Societies of New Jersey President Pasquale Meola. Unico National, the largest Italian

American service organization in the United States, celebrated 100 years of “service above self” in 2022. Nutley Unico has been promoting and preserving its Italian heritage since 1959.