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South Philadelphia Business Association Oldest Business Association in South Philadelphia – Chartered in 1897
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The South Philadelphia Public Record • April 30, 2009
To join as a member of the SPBA, please call: (215)-336-1108
1505 South Broad Street Philadelphia, PA 19147 (215)-336-1108 (215)-336-1149 (fax)
Board Members
Executive Board President – Louis Lozzi, Sr. Vice President – Barbara Capozzi, Esq. Secretary – Lou Cerino Treasurer – Reggie Lozzi Executive Director – Edward J. Wright, Jr.
Darlene Cellucci Louis Galdo Marge Marziani Daniel Olivieri Mark Rago Vince DeFino Esq.
Growing SPBA Members A.J. Mechanical (John Franklin) Academy of Sacred Arts (Sr. Paula ) Allstate Insurance Agent (Michael Phillips) Allstate Insurance Agent (Frank Genzano) Alpha Realty Group (Joseph Bianco) Angelo’s Tile & Marble Outlet (Angelo Bucci) AT Hauling & Cleanouts (Scott Grayson) Cedar Shopping Centers Partnership, LP - Bruce Nobile Armando Rey Jewelers (Armando Rey) Beneficial Savings Bank (Donna Russo) Business Development (Joe Reo) Capozzi Real Estate (Barbara Capozzi) Career Link (Janice Amoroso) Carmana Designs, Ltd (Annamaria Vona) Catch (Ray Pescatore) Century 21 (Stephanie Capocci) Century 21 (Albert Perry) Cheech’s Beef & Ale (Frank Spatocco) Chickie’s Deli (Henry George) Chris Miceli (Christine Miceli) Citizen’s Bank (Darlene Cellucci) Clinical Research Services (Tracy Abraham R.N.) Commerce Bank (Rosaanna Chiappetta) Commerce Dept./OBS (Marge Marziani) Conestoga Bank (Jackie Fitzpatrick) Creative Financial Group (Tom Hayn) DeFino Law Associates (Vince DeFino) DeMarino Chiropractic Ctr. (James DeMarino) Dom’s Auto Repairs (Dominic Vitale) DP Construction Mngt. LLC (Mark DeMatteis) Engineer Bldg Supervisor (Phil Filippello) Foundation Investment LLC (Phil Sestito) Galdo’s Catering (Lou Galdo) Gangemi Funeral Home (Vince Gangemi) Goebel Insurance Agency (Chris Goebel) Gold Medal Disposal (Lou Gentile) Goldstein’s Men’s Clothing (Vince Talatta) Home Helpers (Ralph Digneo) JohnDelGaiso,Pediatric Dentist (John DelGaiso) Landmark Prof. Design (Vince Mancini) Leonetti/O’Leary Funeral Home (Katy Logan) Louis Tag Agency (Louis Cerino) Lou Lozzi’s Auto (Lou Lozzi) M & S Garage (Sonny Marino) Maggie Moos (Frank Pantano) Mamma Maria’s (Sante Chiavatti) Mason’s Local #592 (Mike Fera) Mercury Realty (Greg Ferry) Dr. Michelle Eisenhower (Internest) Micolex Pest Control (Michael Busillo) Money Mailer of Philadelphia (Thomas Cimino)
Monti-Rago Funeral Home (Mark Rago) New York Bakery (Stephen Candeloro) Olivieri Jewelers (Daniel Olivieri) Oregon Window Co Inc. (Tony Nardy) Pacifico Ford (Rocky DeGregorio) Packer Café Inc. (Ciarrocchi) Pastificio (Frank Sangiuliano) Penna Burial Company Inc. (Victor Baldi Jr.) Petal Pusher Florist (John Vacca) Phila Family Medicine (Joseph Di Renzo) Phila Performing Arts School (Joan Pescatore) Phil’s Excellent Auto Repair (Phillip Rick’s) Pietro Jewelers Inc. (Pietro Pace) Precise Realty (Ray Rizzo) Presto Printing (John Savarese) Professional Custom Tailoring (Pat Scioli) Prudential Savings Bank (Nick DiGianvittorio) Public Record (Jim Tayoun) Ralph & Rickey Inc (Rickey Sciulli) Real Estate & Land Use Atty. - Damon K Roberts Esq. New York Life Insurance (Rosetta Conigliaro) Rizzio’s General Auto Repairs (Mike Rizzio) Ron Donatucci, Reg. of wills (Ron Donatucci) Ron Patterson, Esq. (Ron Patterson) Royal Villa Café (Nella Scafidi) Scaramuzzi Construction Co. (Frank Scaramuzzi) Simonetta’s Italian Deli (Philip Simonetta) South Phila Family Practice (Bill O’Brien DO) South Phila. Orthodontic Assoc.- Steven Cohen Stolfo Funeral Home (Paul Stolfo) Sunoco Oil Refinery (John McCann) Swan Caterer’s (Carmen D’Aquilante) The Cutting Point (Jerry Masciantonio) The Temple Group Inc. (Maceo Cummings) Today’s Styles (John Palella) United Savings Bank (Denise D’Eletto) University Dynamics MRI (Linda ADuffy) Vare Ave. Auto Sales (Todd Coles) Vince Guisini, Esq. (Vince Guisini) South Philly.com (Don Burleson) Weccacoe Development Inc. (Fred Druding Sr.) William Mestichelli, DDS (William Mestichelli) Southern Auto Tags (Anthony Prisco) Southwark Civic Assn. (Karen Brown) South Philly Pretzel Factory (Sam Sklaroff) P.N.C. Bank (Joanne Baccari) P.N.C. Bank (Chad Shank) Your Optimal Health LLc (Freddie Ganno) United Check Cashing (John Shegda) William Festa Realty (Ed LeClair)
Paid for by funding through a DCED Grant, Commonwealth of PA
‘Brawl On Broad’
(Cont. from Page 1) “Brawl on Broad Street, Southern High, Broad & Snyder, on Saturday May 9. For Donna and her husband Ivan “The Tear” Cohen, their son makes up one of the great fights on the card. Ivan, a coach and co-promoter, knows a win for his son will put in the top five contenders in that division. Cohen, who cuts an imposing figure due to his chiseled bodybuilder-style physique, is odds-on favorite to add another championship belt to his already-impressive collection, which includes the USA Mid American, USA Midwest, NABC and CAM Land Indiana State Light Heavyweight Titles events, though he failed to capture the WBC USBN title in his previous outing in January this year. So why is Cohen such a surefire bet? One thing for sure is it isn’t because his opponent is a lame duck. Anything but, as Tovar has an excellent pedigree and is a three-time local champion at two different weights, Super Middleweight and Light
Heavyweight. The answer to this conundrum can be found elsewhere. Firstly, Cohen’s January loss to Billy Bailey followed a freak asthma attack bought on by the 95-degree heat in the arena that day. His mom, Promoter Donna Cohen, is taking no chances of a repeat scenario on May 9 by having an air-conditioned trailer placed adjacent to the arena for Cohen on the day. Secondly, and probably more relevant, is that out of the Cohen’s nine victories to date, all but one were by stoppage within three rounds, with four of those being by way of knockout. Now those are impressive stats and surely answer the question. Supporting Cohen vs. Tovar will be a card packed with local talent including Super Middleweight Dennis Hassan (8-0), Heavyweight ‘Big’ John Mercurio (2-0), Cruiserweight Pedro Martinez (3-2), Super Middleweight Dhafir ‘No Fear’ Smith (2019-6), Featherweight Paul Fernandez (4-2-1) and Middleweight ‘Mighty’ Mike Tib-
beri (7-1). In addition to the seven male fights there will also be three female fights, although unfortunately the highly anticipated and heavily publicized debut at this event of former World Champions, the legendary Smokin’ Joe Frazier and Steve ‘USS’ Cunningham’s protégée, British Super Bantamweight Marianne ‘Golden Girl’ Marston, will not be one of them due to the American authorities’ decision not to grant her a visa in time to take part. Instead, The Cohen’s has brought in an exciting replacement in the form of No. 8-ranked Welterweight Olivia Fonseca (2-2-2) in addition to Lightweight Lonnie Jackson Jr. (1-0) and the professional debut of Lightweight Liz Sherman. For tickets and further details on ‘Brawl On Broad Street’ at South Philadelphia HS please contact: Donna Cohen, ABB Corp, Inc. & Bionic Bull Enterprise at (215) 755 8155. Tickets are $25, $35 and $50. Gates open at 6.p.m.
(Cont. from Page 1) bles, beautiful hanging baskets and herbs. The sale is open to everyone, and all proceeds support PEP programs. To support the plant sale you can preorder by calling the PEP Plant Hotline at (215) 952-4260. Spring Fling A bargain fun day is happening in Grays Ferry next week. The William Barrett Nabuurs Center is having a Spring Fundraiser this Sunday, from 12 noon to 4 p.m. Admission $5 includes roast beef, sandwich and soda.
There will be a Chinese auction, bingo, white-elephant table, and cakes for sale.Proceeds benefit the senior center. Winemakers Dinner The fruits of many winemakers’ labor will be showcased at Vendemmia’s Award Dinner. The Vendemmia Foundation invites you to their award banquet, Tuesday, May 12, at Da Vinci’s Restaurant, 1533 S. 11th Street. The dinner is $50, and it’s a BYOW Dinner starts at 7 p.m. For more information, call Theresa at (215) 465-8810. Book Signing Local author Luigi Borda will sign copies of his book, Andiamo ... Let's Go: Luigi Discovers Philadelphia next week. Borda will sign copies, 11
a.m.-1 p.m on May 16 at Donatucci Library, 20th & Shunk Streets. Also that day from 8 a.m.3 p.m., the Donatucci Library hosts a Spring Flea Market and Family Fund Day, and Spaces are still available for $15. Call (215) 685-1755. 4th Annual DooWop If you long for the days when classic cars lined the Avenue and Elvis was still the king, or just want to see what dad’s been talking about all these years, come on down for the 4th annual DooWop. On Sunday, Aug. 2, 12-5 p.m., E. Passyunk Avenue BID will host the Doo-Wop. Event is FREE so come enjoy music, food, and fun stuff for the kids and, of course, lots and lots of cars.