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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 • May 21, 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 De Fino 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
2008 Winemakers Honored (Cont. from Page 1) ners, First Place, Ralph Cipriani, Second Place Robert Di Salvatore, and Third place, John Tenaglia, Craig Kane and Dom Guglietta. Other first-place winners were Steven Coia, Bruce Bolletino, Marc Hauad, Anthony Esgro and Leigh Smith. At the end of the night, opera singer John Tenaglia vocalized Happy Birthday to VP Theresa McMichen. The 13th annual Vendemmia will be on Sunday, Oct. 4 at 20th & Pattison Avenue with WOGL’s Bob Pantano as the entertainment director. 2009 Vendemmia Festival takes place in October.
Chairman of Vendemmia Foundation Gerard Vernose, MD; VP of Foundation Theresa McMichen; Chairman of Winemakers Vince Novello, Master Winemaker; and Floyd NaPhotos by Maria Merlino suti, MD.
(Cont. from Page 1) Paul Gambone, Stephanie Gambone, Renee Gillinger, John Longacre, Brett Mapp, Gaetano Piccirilli, Jason Pinardo, Nicole Policarpo, and John Sullivan. It’s a far cry from the normal way of entry into South Philadelphia politics, which is the ward structure. And the South Philadelphia wards — 1st, 2nd, 26th, 36th, 29th, and
39th — are strong democratically and with active Republican leadership as well. Those normally seeking entry into the political system gravitate to the leaders of those wards by growing involved in the normal chores of ward activity: getting registrations, turning out the vote, and helping raise funds. Lawyers, particularly, know
they need to provide pro bono services for the constituents referred by ward leaders. Then, eventually, with ward-leader support, those seeking public office are giving the blessings and eventually go on to victory. This departure from that system does not preclude its members won’t seek ward leaders support. But it does ensure its membership financial support should they make a run in the political arena.
(Cont. from Page 1) will open at 12 Noon on Sunday and admission is free. Guests can enjoy the music of Blackthorn, Bogside Rogues, Round Tower Band, Local Traffic, and Birmingham 6 on the main stage, which will also feature a special performance by Timmy Kelly. The Food Tent Area will have Irish Traditional Music as well as Irish dance schools such as McDade, Timoney, Rince Ri, Cara, Coyle, McHugh, Cummins, 2nd Street Irish Society, and Celtic Flame will also perform on the
main stage throughout the day. For a complete schedule visit www.philadelphiastpatsparade.com and click on Irish Festival at Penn's Landing. In addition to great musical performances, the Irish Festival has something for people of all ages. There will be bagpipers, face-painting and Irish dancing along with other entertainment for the kids. Local dance schools will conduct dance exhibitions. Food vendors will be serving Irish favorites such as shepherd’s pie, bangers and mashed potatoes, and pulled pork. There will also be vendors selling authentic and traditional Irish goods and crafts. Admission is FREE for all PECO Multicultural Series
events and KYW Newsradio, Fox 29 and the Philadelphia Inquirer, Daily News and Philly.com are proud media partners for this series. For more information and event details, please call (215) 922-2FUN or visit www.delawareriverevents.com. Street Hockey Scrimmage Hockey season is over for the Flyers, but that doesn’t mean you have to put the puck away for summer. Players and fans alike are being asked to come play street hockey every Sunday morning at 10 am at the outdoor rink at Rizzo Rink at the intersection of Front & Washington Streets. For more information, please call (267) 242-3111.
Times Are A-Changin’