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MARCH / APRIL 2012SONS OF ITALY NEWS

MARCH / APRIL 2012(ISSN 0038-1446)VOL. LXXXVII - NO. 2

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GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTSNew England’s Largest Italian-American Newspaper

On Sunday, March 18, 2012, 21 teams from around the state gathered at the Woburn Bowladrome to participate in the annual Grand Lodge Bowling Tournament. Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr. welcomed everyone and explained the rules before play commenced. Considerable warm-up time was needed, and after many moans and groans

2012 Grand Lodge Bowling Tournamentby Ron Hill

Men’s Division First Place Team - Piave Fiume Lodge #1036. State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Mario Tulipano, State Trustee and Sports Liaison Steve DeAngelis, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Nuzio Visciano, Tony Baccari, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, and Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno.

and calls for Bengay, the games began.

Several lodges were represent-ed at the tournament: Winthrop Mixed #2057, Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli #2183, Joseph Gorassi #1406, Woburn Ladies #1584, Piave Fiume #1036, Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583, Quincy Men’s #1295, and South Shore Men’s #1850 bowled three competitive strings.

In the Women’s Division, First and Second place were awarded to the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge. A team from the Piave Fiume Lodge was awarded First Place in the Men’s Division, and second place was awarded to a team from the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge.

The High Single and High

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THE TWENTY-NINTH ANNUAL

Law and Justice Day Breakfast

HONORABLE EDWARD M. VIOLA

Justice Award

MICHAEL FABBRILaw Award

DR. KAREN PANETTAPublic Service Award

ROBERT DeNAPOLIDistinguished Service

Award

by Adriana Guida

On Saturday, February 18, 2012, the Italian Culture Com-mission of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, in conjunction with the Watertown Ladies and Men’s Lodges, presented ‘Car-nevale Veneziano’, a Venetian Carnival and Dinner Dance at the Watertown Sons of Italy Hall. This combined effort pro-vided a sellout crowd!

The evening began with cock-tails at 6:30 p.m. followed by

Carnevale Venezianoby Dorothy Berlandi

a culinary delight catered by Maria’s. The endless menu began with appetizers (primo piatto) which included assorted cheeses and baked stuffed mushrooms. The secondo piatto consisted of Fusilli in tomato sauce with Beef Braciolettini followed by the terzo piatto of Roast Pork au jus. The quarto piatto was Baked Sausage with


Brother Sal Pinzone of the Piave Fiume Lodge won the men’s first place prize and Sister Lena Farese of the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge won the women’s first place prize.

The Twenty-Ninth Annual Law and Justice Day Breakfast sponsored by the Commission for Social Justice of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2012 at The Crestview – 36 Montvale Avenue – Woburn, Massachu-setts beginning at 9:00 A.M.

The Commission is pleased and honored to announce the following recipients of this

year’s awards.The recipient of the “Justice

Award” is The Honorable Ed-ward M. Viola, Ret. Judge Viola was fi rst appointed as a Special Justice to the Natick District Court in April 1973. From that point forward, he served with distinction in courts through-out the Commonwealth, pre-siding over criminal, civil, juvenile, and other cases until his retirement in 1999. He also

has the honor of being the fi rst Italian-American judge ap-pointed to the Medford Court. Since his retirement, Judge Viola has continued his com-munity involvement as a CCD teacher at St. Patrick’s Church in Watertown.

This year’s recipient of the “Law Award” is Assistant Dis-trict Attorney Michael Fabbri. ADA Fabbri serves as the Chief Trial Counsel for the Middle-

sex District Attorney’s Offi ce (MDAO). Over the course of his two-decade long career, he has held several positions in the MDAO, including Chief of the Special Investigations Unit, Deputy Chief of the Appeals and Training Bureau, and Framing-ham Regional Supervisor. He has also served in the Offi ce of the Attorney General as an Assistant Attorney General in the Criminal Bureau, and as

Deputy Chief of the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit. ADA Fabbri serves as a faculty member of the National College of District Attorneys, and is the creator of the Criminal Law Update, a well-respected legal guide for Massachusetts criminal law codes.

The “Public Service Award” will be given to Dr. Karen

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NO. 2 - MARCH / APRIL 201287TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION

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 MARIE JACKSON 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 STEPHEN COZZAGLIO

DISTRICT NO. 2 MARGARET CAMPBELL

DISTRICT NO. 3 STEPHEN DE ANGELIS CHARLES DE STEFANO

DISTRICT NO. 4 DR. JOHN CHRISTOFORO

DISTRICT NO. 5 DENISE FURNARI

DISTRICT NO. 6 LUCINDA NOLET

DISTRICT NO. 7 THERESA FARINA

AT-LARGE JOHN ARGIRO MICHELLE BERTOLDI CAROL ROSSI

STATE CHAPLAINREVEREND GREGORY MERCURIO

President’sMessage

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BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION ANTHONY PANAGGIO, JR., President

MARJORIE CAHN, TreasurerPAUL DI BONA, Secretary

CHAIRMEN OF PERMANENT COMMISSIONSBUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION ARTHUR BENNETT

CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST ANGELO ROSSI

CHARITY COMMISSION MARYLOU ABBATESSA

COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ALBERT DE NAPOLI

HISTORICAL COMMISSION DELIA BARTUCCA

ITALIAN CULTURE COMMISSION PATRICK MORENO

JUDICIARY COMMISSION PHILIP PRIVITERA

JUNIOR DIVISION COMMISSION CHARLES DE STEFANO

MAGAZINE COMMISSION PAMELA DONNARUMA

MEMBERSHIP COMMISSION ANTONIO SESTITO

ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATION COMMISSION LOUIS FLORIANI, JR.

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION DOROTHY BERLANDI

SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION DONNA GIULIANI

SPORTS COMMISSION ALDO CAIRA, JR.

STATE DEPUTY MARY COOPER

NATIONAL OFFICERS JOSEPH A. RUSSO, National 2nd Vice President

RITA MALETTA-ROBAK, National Recording SecretaryPHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ., National Past President

FLORENCE FERULLO KANE, National TrusteePHILIP PRIVITERA, National Foundation Trustee

NATIONAL OFFICERS KEVIN A. CAIRA, National 2nd Vice President

RITA MALETTA-ROBAK, National Recording SecretaryPHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ., National Past President

JOHN F. DE PINTO, National TrusteeWALTER ROBAK, National Trustee

PHILIP PRIVITERA, National Foundation TrusteeJOSEPH RUSSO, National Foundation Trustee

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Dear Brothers and Sisters,It’s important to keep our

monthly Lodge meetings brief and exciting, and that is why the Chairman of the Italian Cul-ture Commission, Pat Moreno, has put together a visiting speaker program. These speak-ers are mainly college profes-sors who are willing to attend Lodge meetings and speak about Italy and Italian culture. The Lodges that have already hosted some of these speakers have thoroughly enjoyed them. Any Lodge President may re-quest a speaker by contacting Brother Moreno. He is happy to work with Lodge Presidents to determine the best speaker for their Lodge. Please take advan-tage of this excellent program.

Congratulations to the win-ners of our bowling tournament. Thank you to Sports Commis-sion Chairman Aldo Caria, Jr. and his committee for putting together another great sport-ing event. Thank you also to the Woburn Sons of Italy for hosting a coalition of fi ne food at their Lodge.

On Sunday, May 6, the Law and Justice Day Breakfast will be held at the Crestview in Wo-burn. Call the Grand Lodge ear-ly to reserve your tickets. This will be another great breakfast put on by the Chairman of the Commission for Social Justice Al DeNapoli and his commis-sion. You can read about our

four outstanding recipients in this edition of the Sons of Italy News.

Organization and Education Commission Chairman Lou Flo-riani, Jr. and his commission will be holding a Workshop for District 5 on Saturday, May 5 at the Braintree Sons of Italy. The previous two workshops have been a great success; for everyone who has participated it was a great learning experience.

On Sunday, May 20 the Schol-arship Commission will hold its annual Scholarship Luncheon at the Braintree Sons of Italy. Chairman Donna Giuliani and her commission have put to-gether another great program. Please come and support these outstanding students. Tick-ets are available at the Grand Lodge.

Chairman Anthony Panag-gio Jr. is hard at work on the annual Walk-a-thon, the pro-ceeds of which will benefi t the Charitable and Educational Trust. The walk will be held on June 10 at DCR’s Breakheart Reservation in Saugus. Please call the Grand Lodge for further information.

On June 16, we will hold our one day convention at the Holiday Inn in Mansfi eld. Busi-ness will include proposals, by-law changes, and the 2013 budget. Please make sure that all eligible delegates attend this convention.

Our annual Grand Lodge Lob-sterfest will be held on August 4 at the Hingham Sons of Italy. Don’t miss out on this event —tickets always sell out. Call the Grand Lodge early to reserve your tickets.

The State Council has decided to replace our annual ‘Pot of Gold’ drawing with a Calendar Raffl e for the month of July. The Calendar Raffl e gives you 35 chances to win. The tickets are $10 each and are being distrib-uted to all lodges. Prizes range from $100 to $800. If any lodge hasn’t received their tickets or would like more, please call the Grand Lodge.

The Supreme Lodge has an-nounced the 2012 National Raffle. Tickets are $50 each. The fi rst prize is $15,000, and there are fi ve (5) 2nd prizes of $1,000 each. Only 1,500 tickets will be sold. All tickets must be returned to the Grand Lodge by August 24. Please call the Grand Lodge to purchase tickets.

Kathy and I would like to thank all the Lodges that have invited us to their functions. It’s impossible for us to attend every event, but we appreciate the invitations and look forward to attending future functions.

In closing, we would like to ask that God Bless all of our members, the Order Sons of Italy, and our service men and women overseas protecting our freedom.

Cari Fratelli e SorelleE’ molto importante che le ri-

unioni mensili delle Logge siano interessanti e stimolanti, ed e’ per questo che la Grande Loggia SOI del MA ed il commissario culturale, fratello Pat Moreno, hanno dato inizio ad un pro-gramma di conferenze. Gli oratori sono soprattutto docenti al college, e sono desiderosi di presenziare alle riunioni delle logge per parlare sull’Italia. Le logge che hanno di gia’ richiesto alcuni di questi oratori sono rimasti compiaciuti. Ogni presi-dente di loggia puo’ richiedere un oratore rivolgendosi sem-plicemente alla Grande Loggia per stabilire una data e l’ora. Il fratello Moreno sara’ felice di parlare con tutti i presidenti per scegliere il soggetto adatto per uno specifi co oratore, alla loggia. Approfi ttate di questa grande opportunita’.

Congratulazioni ai vincitori del torneo ‘birilli’ , grazie al respon-sabile dello SPORT, fratello Aldo Caira, Jr., ed al suo comitato, per avere organizzato un altro torneo di successo. Grazie pure alla log-gia di Woburn per l’ospitalita’ ed il pranzetto servito, alla loggia, al termine del torneo.

Domenica 6 maggio avra’ luogo al ‘Crestview’ di Woburn l’annuale colazione ‘Law and Justice Day’. Telefonate alla Grande Loggia se vi servono dei biglietti. Questo evento sara’ ec-cezionale , ed e’ organizzato dal fratello Al De Napoli, ed il suo comitato: la commissione Legge e Giustizia. Potete leggere le biografi e dei quattro eccezionali individui che saranno onorati, su questo numero di “Sons of Italy News”.

Fratello Lou Floriani, Com-missario dell’Organizzazione ed Educazione Commissione’ e dei membri della commissione, terranno un convegno speciale per il quinto distretto alla log-gia di Braintree il 5 maggio, 2012 (sabato). I due precedenti incontri hanno avuto grande successo. Tutti coloro che vi hanno partecipato hanno ditto di aver appreso molto.

Il 20 maggio prossimo, la “Commissione Borse di Studioi” terra’ l’annuale pranzo alla log-gia di Braintree. Sorella Donna Giuliani, ed il suo comitato, hanno organizzato un altro in-teressante programma. Prego tutti di attendere e di sostenere gli eccezionali studenti. Per avere biglietti rivolgtevi alla Grande Loggia.

Il fratelloo Antonio Panaggio Jr. ancora una vcolta racco-gliera’ fondi per il nostro C&E Trust, coll’annuale ‘Walk-A-Thon’, che sara’ tenuto il 10 gi-ugno prossimo al DCR’s Break-head Reservation di Saugus, MA. Per ulteriori informazioni si prega di telefonare alla Grande Loggia.

Il 16 giugno prossimo si terra’ il Congresso Statale annuale, di un solo giorno, all’Hotel Holiday Inn di Mansfi eld, MA. Ci sa-ranno proposte, emendamenti al nostro statuto (By-Laws), ed il bilancio annuale da approvare. Vi prego assicurarvi che tutti i delegati autorizzati siano pre-senti al congresso.

L’annuale picnic della Grande Loggia, con bistecca ed ara-gosta, avra’ luogo alla loggia di Hingham, il 4 agosto 2012. Non fatevi sfuggire quest’occasione di attendere a questo evento

perche’ i biglietti vanno a ruba. Per i pochi rimasti, e disponibili, telefonate alla Grande Loggia al piu’ presto.

Il Consiglio Statale ha deciso di eliminare il “Pot of Gold” (da $100 ciascuno) sin dal prossimo congresso (2012). Invece ci sara’ un sorteggio ‘a calendario’, per il mese di luglio, che offre 35 possibilita’ per vincere. I biglietti costano $10.00 ciascuno (2 dol-lari dei dieci vengono assegnati alle logge). I premi vanno da $100.00 fi no ad $800.00. Se una loggia necessita di biglietti, si prega di contattare la Grande Loggia.

La Loggia Suprema (nazio-nale) ha lanciato un sorteggio nazionale. I biglietti costano $50.00 ciascuno, ed il primo premio e’ di $15,000, seguito da cinque premi di $1,000 ciascuno. Saranno stampati solamente 1,500 biglietti. Tutti i biglietti devono essere conseg-nati alla Grande Loggia (com-petente) non oltre il 15 agosto (2012). Se volete acquistare questi biglietti si prega rivolgersi alla Grande Loggia.

Kathy ed io desideriamo ringraziare tuttte le logge che ci hanno invitato alle loro feste. Ci piace presenziare a queste feste, ma non ci e’ a volte possible farlo, anche per un conflitto di date. Grazie nuovamente a voi tutti che ci avete invitato, anche se non ci e’ stato possible venire.

Per chiusere, preghiamo Id-dio che benedica tutti i nostril membri, l’Ordine Figli d’Italia, e tutti I membri delle Forze Armate che fuori dai nostril confine proteggono la nostra liberta’.

MARCH / APRIL 2012 SONS OF ITALY NEWS PAGE 3

LODGE HISTORIES

In this issue we are featuring the North Adams Lodge #704, North Adams, 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 Barucca at the Grand Lodge Offi ce, 93 Concord Ave., Belmont, Massachusetts 02478.

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The original ladies lodge #1417 was formed on May 6, 1926 at the North Adams Drury High School Gym. The lodge name was “Ordine Figlia di Italia in America Lodgea Feminile.”

Present at this time were the following offi cers from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts: Judge Zattoli, Grand Archivisto N. Toscano and Grand Treasurer A. Padula. Also present were Brother Vincent Bellomo of the Worcester Lodge, offi cers and members of the Lodge Gorizia (men’s lodge), Nicola Gattile and Silvio Resnati of Pittsfi eld, Peter Bresciani, and Venerable Maria Ciamfl one of Lodge Aurora of Greenfi eld, Massachusetts.

Michael Lopardo opened the session with Orator Achille DeFalco, and 79 ladies were in i t iated. Mayor Wi l l iam Johnson, businessman Nelson McGraw, Superintendent of Schools Grover Bowman and President of the Chamber of Commerce George Flood spoke about the good Italian American citizens in North Adams, making reference to some successful businessmen.

The Original Charter members were Jennie Trisorio, Petrovice Partenope, Theresa Partenope and Constance Giliotti. The fol-lowing offi cers were initiated: Venerable Rose Bianco, Assis-tant Venerable Viola Gigliotti,

Ex-Venerable Julia Cirullo, Ora-tor Josephine Tassone, Secre-tary Evelina DeMarco, Financial Secretary Francesca Trisorio, Treasurer Theresa DeMarco, Trustees Magdeline Siciliano, Maria Florini, Domencia Pieri, Rosina Gallese and Josephine Spagnola, Master of Ceremonies Adelina Gallese and Constance Giglotti, and Sentinel Columbia Grande.

A Grand Lodge convention was held in North Adams about 1935. It is interesting to note that the dues were 25 cents per month. Between the years 1940 and 1972 there were as many as 450 members, and at one time the North Adams lodge was the largest ladies lodge in Massachusetts.

The men’s Lodge was insti-tuted on March 28, 1917, cre-ated due to the increase infl ux of Italian immigrants that began in the late 19th century. The founders were Achille DeFalco, Michael Lopardo and Paolo Ur-bano. Lodge #704 cared for its Italian heritage offering medical care and an insurance death plan of $500.00. Guiding the lodge through the turbulent 30’s were such men as Judge Ernest Rosaco, who was instrumental in having the Italian language taught in Drury High School.

Some people who held offi ces were Dr. Gangemi, Clemente

ITALIAN CULTURE SERIESProfessor Vincent J. Cannato

by Patrick Moreno

GRAND LODGE EVENTSMAY 5, 2012 O&E Workshop: District 5 Sons of Italy, Braintree, MAMAY 6, 2012 Law & Justice Breakfast The Crestview, Woburn, MAMAY 20, 2012 Scholarship Luncheon Sons of Italy, Braintree, MAJUNE 2, 2012 O&E Workshop: District 6 and 7 Plains School, Portsmouth, NHJUNE 10, 2012 Walk-a-thon DCR’s Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MAJUNE 16, 2012 State Convention Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MAJULY 8, 2012 Grand Lodge Family Picnic Salisbury Beach State Reservation, Salisbury, MAAUGUST 4, 2012 Grand Lodge Lobsterfest Sons of Italy, Hingham, MANOVEMBER 3, 2012 Purple Aster American Legion Nonantum Post 440, Newton, 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)

PURPLE ASTERSATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2012

American Legion Nonantum Post 440

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Newton, MA

Save the Date

The office of the Counsu-late General of Italy in Boston has announced that they will be hosting an Italian gala, Italianissimo! on June 1, 2012 at Louis in Boston. The event will benefit the Friends of the Italian Cultural Center of Boston Foundation, whose mission is to contribute to the development of an Italian Cultural Center that will serve Boston and the surround-ing regions. The Center will promote Italian culture, art, language, history, science, business, food, music, sport, and unique lifestyle. The or-ganization is also working to fund Italian language programs in New England schools, which have received little monetary support in the past few years.

The gala, scheduled to co-incide with Italy’s Festa della Repubblica (Republic Day) on June 2, promises a celebration of all things Italian and will feature exclusive fashions by Louis, fi ne Italian cuisine by internationally acclaimed Chef Filippo La Mantia, live enter-tainment, and exclusive live auction items.

Tickets are available for $250 by calling the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at 617-489-5234, or by visiting the event website at www.italianissimo.eventbrite.com. Tickets will be available until May 25.

COUNSULATE GENERAL OF ITALY IN BOSTON

Announces

by Adriana Guida

Recipes from the HomelandHomelandby Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Vita can be reached at [email protected]

In a bowl cut butter into fl our with a butter knife. Add sugar and then add water. Stir with fork until it looks like little balls. Do not knead. With your hands, make a ball of the mixture and refrigerate for one-half hour.

After one-half hour, cut dough into four parts. With rolling pin, roll each portion one at the time into a thin rectangular shape. Cover rectangular piece lightly with peanut butter. Then lightly spread jelly of choice over peanut butter. Sprinkle walnuts over jelly. Fold into a long roll beginning at side of rectangular piece of dough (about three inches wide). Place lengthwise (seal side down) in lightly greased cookie sheet. Continue to do same with the remaining portions of dough, placing two rolls in each baking sheet. Brush tops of rolls lightly with milk for a golden color. Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for about twenty to thirty minutes.

For ease of handling, use a spatula to remove from baking sheet and allow to cool on cutting board. Cut diagonally into biscotti. Store cooled Peanut Butter Biscotti in a canister.

NOTE: I am pleased to share this unique recipe with you. A dear friend created it years ago. Antoinette (Marcantonio) Benda, sister of Dr. Joseph Marcantonio, and Rose Sinopoli decided to put together ingredients that she enjoyed with the hopes of making a different cookie. She created these delicate and tasty biscotti.

ANTOINETTE’SPEANUT BUTTER BISCOTTI

DOUGH:2 ½ cups fl our¾ cup butter¾ cup water

¼ cup sugar½ cup chopped walnutsTwo 6" x 9" cookie sheets

Italian Italian GalaGala

by Dorothy Berlandi

Cavazza, Salvatore Gianquinto and Frank Esposito (Secretary for more than 20 years), and Bernard Causcelli (Treasurer for 20 years).

In 1969, Lodge Gorizia and the Ladies Lodge #1417 merged to form North Adams Lodge #704. The fi rst Venerable was Henry Puppolo, who was the motivating force for the forma-tion of a mixed lodge. A lodge was purchased at one Melody Lane, which was changed to 1492 Christopher Columbus Drive, an effort spearheaded by John Lipa. The building was sold in July 2010. The visiting Nurse Association offered the use of their building for our meetings. Membership dwindled down to 70 people.

John Puppolo brought Babe Ruth and the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1938 as guest speakers. John Volpe, former Governor, Ambas-sador to Italy, and former Grand Venerable, was a guest speaker. He was a classmate of John Puppolo at Wentworth College.

Member Louis Floriani was a State Trustee and is presently Chairman of the Organization & Education Commission.

Members meet on the 4th Mon-day of the month at 7p.m. in the V.N.A. & Hospice, 535 Curran Memorial Hwy, North Adams, MA. The current president is Paul Catelotti.

On Monday, April 23, the Italian Culture Commission hosted a lecture by Vincent J. Cannato, an Associate Profes-sor of History at UMass Bos-ton, at the Burlington Public Library. Professor Cannato spoke on his recent publication, American Passage.

Professor Cannato teaches courses on the histories of New York City, Boston, immigration, and the twentieth century. He has written for numerous publi-cations including The New York Times, The Wall Street Jour-nal, The Washington Post, The Weekly Standard, and The New Republic. His many appoint-ments and publications can attest to his accomplishments as a gifted writer and speaker.

His recent publication, Amer-ican Passage, is an absorbing, well-researched read. It is an exciting and rewarding book for all of us whose Italian parents, grandparents, and other rela-tives experienced Ellis Island. In the immature immigration

experience of a young America, the book is charged with the many personal and diffi cult tri-als of immigrants from around the globe seeking refuge in the New World. The Boston Globe’s Michael Kenney, in his review of the book, noted that “Vincent J. Cannato’s ‘American Passage’ is a fi nely honed account that encompasses both the human story of the immigration ex-perience, often a sad one, and the political and bureaucratic responses.”

This lecture is presented as part of our continued search for people with expertise in some aspect of the Italian language and culture. A list of speak-ers and musicians who have presented in the past six years can be requested by emailing [email protected]. Many of these experts are available to speak at lodges and clubs cel-ebrating the Italian tradition. For a listing of other current Grand Lodge events, please visit osiama.org.


Bowling Tournament (Continued from Page 1)

Triple Strings in the Women’s Division were awarded to Cheryl Caira from the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge. The High Single String in the Men’s Division was awarded to Mike Larossee of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge, and the High Triple was awarded to Tony Baccari of the Piave Fiume Lodge.

After the tournament ended, every-

Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Men’s Division High Single bowler Mike Larossee, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Men’s Division High Triple bowler Tony Baccari, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee and Sports Liaison Steve DeAngelis, and Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno.

Women’s Division First Place Team - Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183. State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Sandra Oliva, Cheryl Caira, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Lynne Martell, Beth Alfonso, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee and Sports Liaison Steve DeAngelis, and Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno.

Women’s Division Second Place Team - Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183. State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Michele Caira, National Past First Lady Laura Caira, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Mary Patterson, Connie Walker, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee and Sports Liaison Steve DeAngelis, and Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno.

Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Women’s Division High Single and High Triple bowler Cheryl Caira, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee and Sports Liaison Steve DeAngelis, and Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno.Men’s Division Second Place Team - Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183.

State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Larry MacDonald, Glenn Picone, Sports Commission Chairman AldoCaira, Jr., Chris Appiani, Ron Aprile, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee and Sports Liaison Steve DeAngelis, and Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno.

one proceeded to the Woburn Sons of Italy, where a fantastic collation was served by the Woburn Men’s Lodge. It was a true Italian Sunday dinner, with assorted cold cuts, stuffed shells, chicken parmesan, and sausage, pep-pers and onions. After everyone was fed, Chairman Aldo Caria, Jr. presented the awards.

• Law and Justice Day Breakfast (Continued from Page 1)

IMPORTANT NOTICETO ALL LODGE

PRESIDENTS AND MEMBERSPlease notify the Grand Lodge of your change of address.

The Post Offi ce charges us for each piece of undeliverable mail to an old or invalid address.

Thank You,James DiStefano, OSIA State President

Panetta. Dr. Panetta is a Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Tufts University, and serves as Director of the university’s Simulation Research Laboratory. She is the Co-Founder and Chief Research Scientist at BA Logix Inc. Dr. Panetta’s dedication to involving youth in engineering and the sciences inspired her to found the Nerd Girls Foundation, which enables young girls to pursue their interest in math, science, and engineering, while working to break down the negative stereotypes of women in these fi elds. She has served as the Women in Engineering Committee Chair as part of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE), and is an IEEE Fellow.

The Commission will also be grant-ing a “Distinguished Service Award” to Officer Robert DeNapoli. Officer DeNapoli became a reserve police offi cer in the Woburn Police Department in October 1994, and was appointed as a full time offi cer in the patrol department in June 1997. He served in this role until September 2011, when he was wounded in the line of duty. Since that time, and despite suffering serious injuries, he has worked toward returning to full duty in the department. Officer De-Napoli was known in the department

for organizing charity softball tourna-ments, including one in honor of Offi cer John B. “Jack” Maguire, a fellow offi cer killed in the line of duty in December 2010.

Gail Huff, a former reporter with Boston’s ABC affi liate WCVB-TV and wife of U.S. Senator Scott Brown, will be the Toastmaster for the awards pre-sentation. Huff, a Massachusetts native, has worked as a broadcast journalist for 28 years, 17 of those as a General As-signment Reporter with NewsCenter 5. She is currently serving as a reporter for WJLA-TV in Washington, D.C.

The Commission for Social Justice acts as the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America and its purpose is to ensure equal concern, respect, treatment and opportunity for all Italians, Italian-Americans and those of other ethnic origins. Keeping within the focus of their purpose, the Commission is extremely proud to be able to recognize these outstanding in-dividuals who have proven themselves as leaders within the community, the state and in the preservation of their Italian Heritage.

For more information or to purchase tickets, please contact the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at 617-489-5234.


Carnevale (Continued from Page 1)


Carnevale Committee: Front Row, L-R: Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 President Antonio Mastantuono, OSIA State First Lady Kathy DiStefano, OSIA State President James DiStefano, Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 President Gerri Cimino, and Italian Culture Chairman Patrick Moreno. Second Row, L-R: Alice Lederman, Irene Santoro, and Linda Berardinelli. Back Row, L-R: Marie Annese, Josie Mazullo, Lina Farese, and Shirley Moreno.

Costume contest judges, L to R: OSIA State First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 President Gerri Cimino, Ann Hill, Pauline Russo and Paula VanHorn


Vinegar Peppers. The Contorni served with these courses were roasted potatoes and broccoli rabe sautéed in oil. The Dolci (desserts) were sfogliatelle and cream puffs and the bevande (beverages) were red and white wine, espresso, coffee, and tea.

James Geany and his Orchestra provided the dancing music, and needless to say the dance fl oor was always very busy. The attendees donned an array of interesting costumes and prizes were awarded for best male and female costume. Brother Sal Pinzone of the Piave Fiume Lodge won the men’s prize and Lena Farese of the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge won for the ladies. Margaret Campbell, Chair-man of the State Trustees, was dressed from head to toe as a court jester, or in Italian, il Punchinello.

The raffl e table was fi lled with beautiful and in-teresting prizes. The lucky winners will enjoy their prizes for quite a while.

Patrick Moreno, Chairman of the Italian Culture Commission, welcomed the guests and spoke briefl y on what the Commission has accomplished and the many new programs that are available to all mem-bers. He then introduced State President James DiStefano who thanked all who attended.

Patrick Moreno and his commissioners are to be congratulated for presenting such an entertaining evening. Perhaps next year we will have to seek a larger venue for this event, as a number of late res-ervations could not be honored.

To our photographer, Dom Campochiaro, we thank you for always being there for us, and for providing the outstanding photos in this issue.


Margaret Campbell won the women’s second place prize.

(Photo by Dom Campochiaro,D&S Video, www.dsvideophoto.com)


The Organization and Education Commission of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has organized four (4) Education Workshops throughout Massachusetts during 2012.

The fi rst workshop for fi lial lodges in District 3 and 4 was held on February 11, 2012 at the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge in Newton, MA, and the second workshop for fi lial lodges in District 1 and 2 was held on March 3, 2012 at the ITAM Lodge in Pittsfi eld, MA.

These Workshops are presented by members of the Organization and Education Commission, Membership Commission, Offi cers of the State Council and Chairmen of Permanent Commissions.

The agenda for the workshops begins with a presentation of the Organization and Education (O&E) Commission and how it is structured. The Commission supervises the spreading of ideals and purposes of the Order by written publications, lectures, visita-tions, and ceremonies. They do what is necessary to organize new lodges. The O&E is charged with supervising the ceremony at the institution of new lodges as well as the installation of offi cers and initiation of members at said ceremony. The Commission oversees the Filial Lodges to ensure they observe the rules and regulations of the rituals with the purpose of adding dignity and solemnity to the ritualistic ceremonies of lodges.

In the next section, State Council offi cers who are present give an overview of the different aspects of the Council and how they serve the local lodges.

A presentation on the duties of lodge offi cers follows. This sec-tion is most important as it outlines the duties of the President, Vice President, Immediate Past President, Orator, Recording Sec-retary, Financial Secretary, Treasurer, Trustees, Masters and/or Mistresses of Ceremonies, and Guard. It also provides information for local lodge Arbitration Committee and State Delegates.

There is also a presentation on the duties and responsibilities of the State Deputy with an emphasis on the State Deputy’s report and the Lodge President’s quarterly report of the State Deputy.

There is also a review of Parliamentary Procedure and the im-portance these procedures play in ensuring a well-run meeting.

Chairmen of Permanent Commissions of the Grand Lodge are present and review the workings of their respective Commis-sions. Present at these meetings have been the Junior Division President, Historical Chairman, Italian Culture Chairman, State Deputy Chairman, Membership Chairman, representatives from the Benefi t Insurance Commission.

A presentation on our newest program, ‘OSIA Comunita’, is given by David Covucci. OSIA Comunita’s objective is to connect our members in need of a helping hand with other members or outside organizations that can provide the help or service they are seeking.

The newly updated handbooks for Lodge Presidents and Mem-bers are presented.

A question and answer period follows each presentation to en-sure that participants understand the material presented which allowing them an opportunity to voice their opinions, concerns and needs.

Thanks goes to Brother Lou Floriani, O&E Chairman, Stephen Cozzaglio, Liaison, the Commission members as well as all State Offi cers and Chairmen of Permanent Commissions who have participated, for the success of these workshops.

The workshop for lodges in District 5 will be held on May 5, 2012 at the Braintree Men’s Lodge in Braintree, MA. The fi nal workshop of the series for lodges in Districts 6 and 7 will be held on June 2, 2012 at the Plains School in Portsmouth, NH.

We would also like to thank the host lodges who helped make these workshops a resounding success. Your lunches were deli-cious and helped to make this an enjoyable event.

To our photographer Dom Campochiaro, thank you for your participation and taking some great photos.

ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATION WORKSHOPSby Dorothy Berlandi

(Photo by Dom Campochiaro,D&S Video, www.dsvideophoto.com)

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The Methuen Lodge #902, formerly known as Lawrence Lodge #902, received their updated charter at their meeting on February 8, 2012. State President James DiStefano presented Lodge President Armand Buonanno with the charter, which b ears the new name of the Lodge, and wished them success in their new location. The Lodge is currently planning on fi nding a new home in Methuen; for the time being, they are holding their meetings at 3 Pitman Street in Methuen, and will continue holding their meetings on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m.

Methuen Lodge #902RECEIVES

NEW CHARTER

State President James DiStefano (left) presenting Lodge President Armand Buonanno with the Lodge’s new charter, bearing their new name as the Methuen Lodge.

At their monthly meeting on March 27, 2012, the Win-throp Mixed Lodge #2057 initi-ated three new members. Peter Christopher, Lisa Polsonetti, and Agnes Nobile were initiated by President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq., while State Orator and Lodge Past President Robert A. Boncore, Esq. acted as Herald. The Winthrop Lodge welcomes Pete, Lisa, and Agnes!

(L-R): State Orator and Lodge Past President Robert A. Boncore, Esq., new members Peter Christopher, Lisa Polsonetti, and Agnes Nobile, and President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057INITIATES NEW MEMBERSINITIATES NEW MEMBERS

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(L-R): New members pictured with their sponsors. National Past President Philip R. Boncore, Esq. with Agnes Nobile, Lisa Polsonetti with sister and Vice President Billie Finocchio, and Peter Christopher with Mistress of Ceremonies Donna Segreti Reilly.

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PORTSMOUTH — Today’s North End, home to posh ho-tels, gourmet restaurants and designer shops, grew out of the ashes of an urban renewal project that decimated an im-migrant neighborhood in the 1960s.

Now, members of the local Sons of Italy Lodge are team-

Tom Hardiman, executive director of the Portsmouth Athenaeum, looks at a “condemnation map” of what used to be the Italian section of Portsmouth before urban renewal, with Judy Capobianco, left, and Valerie Capodelupo. Capobianco and Capodelupo are working with the Athenaeum in hopes of finding out more of the Italian history in Portsmouth and are asking the public for help as part of the Sons of Italy lodge.

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Seacoast Area Lodge #2303 of Portsmouth, NHLodge, Athenaeum Team Up to Document History of City’s ‘Little Italy’

Effort Under Way to Document North End’s Lost Boroughby Joey Cresta, SeacoastOnline.com

Reprinted with permission from the Seacoast Media Group

Phillip Pane, the oldest member of the Lodge Piave Fiume #1036, recently celebrated his 99th birthday. The Watertown Sons of Italy hon-ored Brother Phil on the evening of March 14, 2012 at their monthly meeting. Brother Joseph J. DiVico reviewed Brother Phil’s many accom-plishments as a Sons of Italy member as well as a town offi cial.

Brother Joseph J. DiVico, Brother Phil Pane, and State President James DiStefano.

Lodge Piave Fiume #1036 Honors Oldest Member

ing up with the Portsmouth Athenaeum on a large-scale project to preserve a portion of the city’s history that otherwise could soon be lost forever.

All that remains of the old North End, the area of down-town bordered by Market, High, Congress, Bridge, Maplewood and Russell Streets, is a cluster

of a dozen buildings on what is now known as “The Hill.” These buildings were saved and con-verted into offi ce, restaurant and retail space, while the rest of the homes in the North End were razed in the name of progress.

“It’s sad, isn’t it?” remarked Sons of Italy Seacoast Lodge #2303 member Valerie Capode-lupo Koloshey, as she glanced over a “condemnation map” at the athenaeum showing the urban renewal area and the names of families displaced by the federally funded movement. “I think it is.”

Koloshey and fellow Sons of Italy member Judy Capobianco are also saddened by the fact there is a dearth of photo-graphic documentation on the city’s old immigrant neighbor-hoods. Fearing the city might soon lose that part of its his-tory, they have set out on an ambitious collaboration with the Athenaeum to preserve the legacy of their ancestors.

Even the Athenaeum, the nonprofi t membership library and museum in the heart of Market Square that strives to collect and preserve materials relevant to the history of the city and region, has a gaping hole

in its collection. Director Tom Hardiman said it has 16,000 images in its collection, but three-quarters are from 1860 to 1890.

“An organization like ours relies on people’s generosity. We have what people have hap-pened to give us,” he said. “This is a soft spot (in the Athenaeum collection). We want to round that out.”

Italian immigrants began to settle in the North End in the late 1800s and by 1930 they represented more than 90 percent of the population in that area, Koloshey said. They developed a self-contained community of grocers, bakers, shops and services all bound together by language and cul-ture, she said.

“This is a part of Portsmouth’s history,” Hardiman said. “If nothing else, it’s a community that was very cohesive and be-cause of being evicted they had to be dispersed.”

The Sons of Italy and the Athenaeum are making a plea to the community. They would like to see any old family pho-tographs of the city’s immigrant neighborhoods. They organized an event at the Portsmouth Public Library on Saturday,

March 24 which they accept donated pictures. All pictures will be scanned onto a computer and returned to their owners.

For the Athenaeum, it is a chance to more robustly docu-ment the city to which it is devoted. For the Sons of Italy, it represents possibly one of the last opportunities to preserve the heritage and culture that thrived here less than a century ago. Koloshey said there will be a second phase of the project, where they will make video or audio recordings of interviews with the remaining former residents of that neighborhood and their descendants. Though she is originally from Haverhill, Massachusetts, and only joined the Sons of Italy a year ago, Ko-loshey is devoted to the cause. She said she views it as one of the most important projects the Sons of Italy could be a part of.

A memorial bench across from the Sheraton Harborside Hotel is the only marker recog-nizing the former residents of the “Little Italy.” Koloshey said the old neighborhood deserves a “much more substantial or-nament” and that immigrants have a “right to a place in his-tory.” She hopes this project ac-complishes both of those things.

by Lennie Malvone

Wilmington Sons of Italy SponsorsBreakfast with the Easter Bunny

Proceeds to Benefit Wilmington’s Relay for Life

On the morning of Palm Sunday, the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 held its 8th Annual Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wilmington.

Approximately 300 people from Wilmington and its sur-rounding towns stopped by between 9:00 AM and noon to enjoy a sumptuous breakfast of scrambled eggs, hash browns, sausage links, crisp bacon, French toast sticks, blueberry muffins, orange juice, milk, and coffee.

In addition to breakfast, the children enjoyed having their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, who stayed throughout the entire breakfast, much to the delight of the little ones. Several dozen Eas-ter baskets were made by Sons of Italy members and were raff led off after everyone was served. Local businesses also donated gift cards and certifi cates.

Proceeds from this year’s breakfast will benefit Wilm-ington’s Relay for Life, which

will be held June 15-16, 2012, at Shawsheen Technical High School in Billerica. The Wilm-ington Lodge not only sup-ports the Relay monetarily, they also sponsor a team of walkers. Relay for Life helps raise awareness and educates in the fight against cancer, a disease with which several members of the Sons of Italy are coping.

This year, as in past years, the breakfast was a great success and raised money for a very worthy cause.

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Brother Phil was born in Adami, Italy in 1913. At the age of seven he immigrated with his parents to the United States. Both his father and uncle became members of the Watertown Lodge. At 26, Brother Phil became the young-est Venerable (President) of the Lodge. He would later hold positions at the state level. Many of today’s members remember playing for Brother Phil in the town’s Little League, where he coached for over 25 years. Brother Phil served the Town of Watertown in a number of positions, including as a School Committee member, Town Treasurer, Town Council and Planning Board member, and Selectman. In his honor, there is a meeting room dedicated in his name on the lower level of the Town Hall.

State President James DiStefano was on hand to present Brother Phil with a procla-mation thanking him for his 80 years of service to the Sons of Italy. National Second Vice President Joseph Russo was also in attendance. A dinner prepared by Master Chef Joe Marchio and his assistant Joe DiMambro was served after the evening’s festivities were completed.

MARCH / APRIL 2012 SONS OF ITALY NEWS

LODGE NEWSWORCESTER LODGE #168

Celebrates Carnevale D’Italiaby Maria L. Sciannameo

On Saturday, February 11, 2012, Worcester Lodge #168 celebrated their annual Carnevale D’Italia with many friends and family members! About 185 people enjoyed a great meal served family style by Mike & Maria’s Catering, danced up a storm, participated in the raffl e, and delighted to see the parade of costumes.

Music was provided by the band Italo and guests danced to the music throughout the evening. A delicious family style dinner of Italian wedding soup, salad, chicken cordon-bleu, green beans and rice pilaf, and cake was enjoyed by all. The festivities included the various attempts by attendees to break the piñata.

The annual event was chaired by Matteo Solitro and his crew of volunteers: Mary Ann Bello, Donna Giuliani, Rita DeSimone, Joe DeSimone, Nancy Gurgone, Maria Stella Ansong, Carmelita

Costumed attendees enjoying the evening.

Third place costume winner Maria Sciannameo as a Gypsy.

First place costumer winners Donna Giuliani (Little Red Riding Hood) and Mary Ann Bello (the Wolf).

Attendees getting into the spirit of Carnevale.

Having a great time and enjoying the company.

Piñata Winner Lester Mietkiwicz with Carnevale Chairman Matteo Solitro.

Attendees enjoying the meal and the company.

Second place costume winners Caterina and Bob Valentine as Court Jesters.

Bello, Rosemarie Mikitarian, Franceso Visci, and Ell ie Olivieri.

Many raffl e items were donated by members of the community as well as members of the Lodge, including Rosemarie Mikitarian, John and Kathleen Trumpaitis, Ellie Olivieri, Luigi Romeo for Invidium Salon, Mike Sacco, Kevin Mercadante, Josephine Kangas, Carmelita and Mary Ann Bello, Carol Ellis, Frank and Vickie Visci, Lucia Visci, Margaret Campbell, Nancy and Tony Gurgone, Leo’s Ristorante, Donna Giuliani, Pepe’s Trattoria, Vittoria Mastrocola, Maria Sciannameo and Cater ina Va lent ine , Danielson Florist, Linda Dattis, Linda and Pat Sacco, Carolyn Padavano, Rose Porcaro, and Dianna Biancheria.

The Parade of Costumes was one of the highlights of the evening with unique and colorful costumes. First prize winners

Donna Giuliani and Mary Ann Bello donned costumes made by the Sciannameo sisters - Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf. Second prize was won by Caterina and Bob Valentine who wore beautiful handmade Court Jester costumes. Third prize was awarded to Maria Sciannameo who portrayed a Gypsy, armed with tambourine and all! Other guests wore equally beautiful costumes: an “elegant witch,” the Queen of Hearts, a country

western Singer, a royal court dame, and a clown. The only drawback of the evening was that not everyone could win a prize!

To top off the evening, guests tried their skills at finding the secret string to break the piñata! After several tries, Lester Mietkiwicz was the winner!

Everyone who had fun and are looking forward to next year’s celebration! The committe wishes to thank all who attended.


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Worcester #168 Worcester Italia D. Lomartire

Cristoforo Columbo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Elaine J. Caiazzi

Cristoforo Columbo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Rita Canale

Bandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro Edna Matregrano

Bandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro William R. Short

Bandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro Antoinette Trolla

ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Dominick Blasioli

ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Mary J. Rosati

Piave Fiume #1036 Watertown Nunzio F. Gitto

Piave Fiume #1036 Watertown Leonard R. Miceli

Piave Fiume #1036 Watertown Clement V. Sansone

Norwood Italian #1235 Norwood Robert J. Barbaglia

Norwood Italian #1235 Norwood Mary E. Capobianco

Norwood Italian #1235 Norwood Barbara Diotalevi

Joseph Gorrasi #1406 Woburn Jerome Gorrasi

Stella del Nord #1436 Quincy Margaret Andrea

Stella del Nord #1436 Quincy Michelina Pagnani

Winchester Men #1580 Winchester Giustino Baldacci

Winchester Men #1580 Winchester Paul Lentine

Cornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Constance Massucco

Woburn Ladies #1584 Woburn Anna Nasta

Sgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Anthony F. Longo

Sgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale John D. Vozzella

G. Marconi #1620 Lee Robert Boynton, Sr.

Fiore d’Italia #1640 Newton Elvira Carchidi

Victor Emanuel #1646 Haverhill Theodore Pelosi, Jr.

Wakefi eld #1734 Wakefi eld Nicholas Laserra

South Shore Men #1850 Hingham Mike Meallo

Lawrence Ladies #2026 Lawrence Frances M. Grelle

Lawrence Ladies #2026 Lawrence Frances SanAntonio

In MemoriamAntonette DiNocco by Wakefi eld Lodge #1734

In Memory ofNicholas DiPace III

Greatly missed and loved on your 36th anniversaryMiss you Dad!

Ladies serving a delicious spaghetti and meatballs dinner.

Granite State Lodge #2380Celebrates St. Patrick and St. Joseph Feasts

(L-R): John Mammone, Michael DelloIacono, Natalie DelloIacono, Salvatore Farina, Father Dan Sinibaldi, Sister Lucy, Rose Farina, Clelia Urcuioli, Mary Lee, and Linda Adamo

Their performance was “Unforgettable.”

On March 18, 2012, the St. Patrick and St. Joseph feasts were celebrated at St. Mary’s Church in Rochester, New Hampshire. Instead of a traditional corn beef and cab-bage dinner, a spaghetti and meatball dinner was prepared by the Granite State Lodge #2380. The St. Mary’s parish-ioners decorated their hall with the Irish and Italian fl ags, as well as a depiction of a leprechaun stirring a pot of

spaghetti and meatballs. After dinner, we were entertained by none other than Father Daniel Sinibaldi and Kay Sanfacon to the tune of “Unfor-gettable,” and the performance lived up to its name. The festivi-ties continued with a wonderful array of homemade desserts from the congregation followed by music and dancing under the direction of DJ Pomeroy. This might be the start of some-thing big!

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