JANUARY 2016 PUBLISHED BY THE ITALIAN AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY VOLUME, XXXVI No. 143843 Romeo Plank Road - Clinton Township, MI 48038 - Phone (586) 228-3030 ext 15 - FAX (586) 228-1678 - Email iacs@iasconline.com

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MT CLEMENS MI 48043 HappyNew Year!

By popular demand, the Italian American Cul-tural Society will host their 5th annual Captain Jack’s Seafood Table on Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Italian American

Cultural Society Banquet & Conference Center in Clinton Township. Hors d’oeuvres and cocktails, (an open premium bar is included in the cost of the ticket) will begin prompt-

ly at six o’clock in the eve-ning followed by dinner served at seven.

Stroll among the variet-ies of succulent seafood dinner stations, which include Jack’s Raw Bar of chilled/peel-and-eat gulf shrimp, fresh shucked oysters, oyster shooters; Mattie’s Clam Bake in-cludes simmering pot of crab legs; steamed little neck clams and mussels, and garlic redskin pota-toes and corn on the cob; The Lobster Pot – steamed 1 lb. whole Maine lobster or broiled Maine lobster tail; and other assort-ed specialties of smoked salmon, crab cakes, grilled Atlantic Salmon with Beurre Blanc, Chicken Florentine, seafood salad, feta and dill rice salad…all specially prepared by IACS Executive Chef and General Manager, Alex Lozovoj.

Live entertainment for the evening is by the very

TICKETS NOW ON SALE FOR THE 5th ANNUAL CAPTAIN JACK’S SEAFOOD TABLE

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Breakfast with Santa

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Seafood dinner ticket price is $75/person or $70/IACS member. Pre-paid reservations only, contact the IACS office at (586) 228-3030 or order tickets online: www.iac-sonline.com.

Proceeds from this fund-raising event will bene-fit the Italian American Cultural Society Italian Scholarship program. The IACS is a registered 501 c 3 organization and is eli-gible to receive charitable contributions.

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Joanne, Shelby Twp. Rosa, Shelby Twp. Ed, Shelby Twp.

James, Macomb Nancy, Ray Twp. Katherine, Macomb

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Advantages to being an IACS Member:

Monthly home delivery of the Italian American•Cultural Society newspaper;

• Free dinner for children under 5 during Nonna Nite•with Family, Family & Friends, Patron, Benefactor,or Lifetime membership levels;

Special 10% discount Italian language classes;•

Discounted IACS special events over $25;••

Special discount for IACS members on advertising•in the IACS newspaper;

Special 20% coupons at Carson are at Partridge•Creek Mall only. Must have a valid IACSmembership ID to participate.

Special 20% discount on all baked goods including•wedding cakes at Il Fornaio Bakery, 13689 23 MileRoad in Shelby Township;

Giuseppe’s International Oil & Vinegars - $1.00•off each bottle of Extra Virgin Olive Oil orAged Balsamic Vinegar (200ml size & up); TheMall at Partridge Creek – 586/263-4200; www.giuseppesoils.com;

Dr. David Guzzardo – Chiropractor – New Patients –•A free consultation, free exam, and half off on x-rays– 39725 Garfield, Clinton Twp., 586/286-6616;www.guzzardochiropractic.com;

St. Clair Eye, Charles G. Shermetaro, O.D. – 15%•discount on lenses, frames, and non-prescriptionsunglasses. Not to be used with insurances, otherdiscounts, or on contact lenses. 48873 Hayes Rd. @22 Mile – (586) 247-2121;

SC Lawnscape LLC – FREE first lawn cutting•with signed year contract. 10% SAVINGS on anylandscape purchase of $2,500 or above. REFERRALPROGRAM, our current, past, or new customersreceive discounts or local gift cards with everysigned referral. 586/263-0641 – www.sclawnscape.com;

Attorney Armand Velardo – Free consultation and•10% discount on legal services. (Acquisitions; Civiland Commercial Litigation; Corporate Planning;Estate Planning; Family Law; Mergers; PersonalInjury; Probate; Real Estate Transactions;Shareholder Disputes; Tax Issues; Arbitrator;Facilitator; and Mediator.)

IACS Membership - Levels and Benefits

Membership in January - Membership begins 2016 And expires January 2017

Your membership pays for itself. • One year subscription to the Italian American newspaper;- • Discounted Italian language classes; • Discounted IACS special events over $25.

PLEASE CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP LEVEL:

Senior - $40 Senior Couples - $80 Gioventu’ Couple - $80 Individual (Under age 60) - $55 Family - $100 – Two adult members and children in same household. Gioventu’ Family - $100 Family & Friends - $150 – Two adult members; includes two (2) guests and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger. Patron - $300 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger; Includes four guests at member’s prices. Benefactor - $500 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger; Includes six guests at member’s price; $100 IACS gift certi�cate – good towards all IACS special events. Lifetime - $5,000 – Two adult members in same household and all children or grandchildren 18 years and younger; Includes 10 guests at member’s price; a $100 IACS gift certi�cate – good towards all IACS special events.

Upon receipt of payment, you may start enjoying the benefits of membership. Membership is good through January 2017. Make checks payable to IACS. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------IACS MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION LAST NAME FIRST NAME DATE OF BIRTH

SPOUSE’S FIRST NAME DATE OF BIRTH

CHILDREN’S NAMES & AGES RESIDING WITH PARENTS

ADDRESS – CITY – STATE – ZIP

TELEPHONE NUMBERS: HOME CELLULAR EMAIL Signature of Applicant: Date:

Visa/MasterCard/Discover Card # Exp/Date CID Code

Call Center: 586-228-3030 – 43843 Romeo Plank Road, Clinton Township, MI 48038

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Every member strengthens the Italian American Cultural Society to better educate and preserve our traditional italian culture. Your membership helps to make the IACS more responsive to the Italian American community it serves.

Honorary Chairperson John Carlo Catenacci

President Giovanni Lolacono

Immediate Past President Ronald A. DiBartolomeo

First Vice-President Domenico Ruggirell

Second Vice-President James V. Bellanca, III

Third Vice-President James J. Calderone

Fourth Vice-President Enzo Paglia

Treasurer Sandra Tornberg

Recording Secretary Lucia DiCicco

Chaplain Fr. Enzo Addari

Special Counsel To the President

Hon. Judge Peter Maceroni

Board of Directors Mike Aiello

Anthony Apone Esther Beaudette

Thomas Bommartio Alfonso Chirco Mark Garagiola

Pino Marelli Gregory Rogers

Ramo A. Salerno Clarice Squillace

Jospeh P. Ventimiglia

Past Presidents Ronald A. DiPartolomeo

Mario Moceri Frank J. Palazzolo

Hon. Anthony Sanfernio Martin Reno Garagiola Leonard D. Manninna Cav. Vincent J. Bruno

Cav. Joh Floreno Hon. Sam Petitto

Jack Grifo Comm. Anthony J. Bellanca

IACS 2015 Board of Directors

This year’s Santa Breakfast at the IACS was our best one yet! Three hundred guests came to enjoy our delicious breakfast, meet Santa Claus, and enjoy the performance by the stu-dents in our Italian Edu-cation Program. There are always a few who ar-en’t too sure about a guy with a big white beard, but most of the children were happy to sit on San-ta’s lap and let him know

SANTA BREAKFAST 2015 their wishes for this year. Each one received cookies provided by Santa’s help-er, our President Giovanni LoIacono along with their candy cane. Maestre Ma-ria Sugameli, Gina Lalama Colella and Sandra Torn-berg were proud of their students as they performed Italian Christmas songs and poems that they have learned. The families left smiling with an extra dose of holiday cheer.

My wish is that all of you had a beautiful Christmas season with family and friends, and now I want to wish everyone a healthy, happy New Year!

Thank you to our outgo-ing senior board mem-bers: Anna Grillo, Chris Mannino, and Clarice Squillace. Your help and dedication is very much appreciated.

Our new senior board members are Esther Beau-dette, Chairperson; Rose-marie Settecerri, Secre-tary; Dolores Cameron,

Treasurer; Gene Fedeli, Joyce Monteleone, and Shirley Pacella.

We’re here to lead our se-nior group, but your im-port and ideas are very important for a successful year ahead.

Plans for 2016 are being worked on. For starters, we have February 27th, Caesars Windsor Casi-no with lunch at Sinbad’s Restaurant, gaming time in the casino, and free tickets to see “Menopause the Musical”. Cost is $35. Our bus will leave the Ital-ian American Cultural Center at 11:00 a.m.

March 23rd is our trip to Meadowbrook Theatre. This trip includes a tour of the mansion, lunch, a tick-et to see Calendar Girls, and bus service. The cost is $72 – departure time to be announced. Call

Esther for reservations at (586) 286-2597.

Other trips being planned are City of Detroit tour with lunch at the Whit-ney; historic church tour; Capuchin Monastery; possibly an overnight trip to Chicago, Illinois; Soar-ing Eagle Casino – other ideas, too

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Italian American Cultural Society Italian Language Classes: Winter 2016 Enrollment Form

Whether you are looking to study Italian for professional, personal, or recreational purposes, The IACS offers Italian language classes for people of all ages and levels of proficiency! Learn how to read, write, and speak Italian in a fun and interactive learning environment! Classes are taught by native Italian speakers with teaching degrees. We offer two semesters a year. Adult semester classes begin in September and January. Take a look at what the IACS has to offer:

Weekday Adult Classes Weekday adult Italian language classes run for 15 weeks. Classes will begin the week of Monday, January 18, 2016, and all classes are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The cost for any adult class is $150 (Beginner Class: $35 additional for books and materials). IACS members will receive a 10% discount. Cancellation Policy: $25 of registration fee is non-refundable after first class. There is an additional $10 late fee, if registration is after January 11, 2016. The following are the Adult Classes:

Beginner Beginner II Continuation Intermediate Adult Advanced/Conversation Please cut below the dotted line and return the completed form, Along with payment to: Italian American Cultural Society 43843 Romeo Plank Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 First Name _____________________________ Last Name __________________________________________________ Address/City/State/Zip Code___________________________________________________________________________ Home Phone ___________Cell Phone____________Email __________________________________________________ Class Enrollment (please circle one): Adult Beginner (Thursday w/Gina) Adult Beginner II (Wednesday w/Gina) Method of Payment (please circle one): Credit

Check Enclosed is my check payable to Italian American Cultural Society $

If paying by credit card, payment can be done online at www.iacsonline.com or call the IACS office (586) 228-3030.

Please bill my: VISA MasterCard Discover

Credit Card No. Exp.Date Code Signature

The IACS is a registered 501 (c) (3) organization.

Adult Continuation (Monday w/Maria) Adult Intermediate (Tuesday w/Maria) Adult Advanced/ Conversation (Wednesday w/Maria)

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Comfortable, spacious visitation rooms with private lounges

Private hospitality suites for dinners & funeral lunches

Outdoor seating on porches overlooking natural wetlands

Dedicated children’s room • Ample parking

Competitive pricing • Natural light throughout funeral home

Joseph Randazzo, age 88, died peacefully at the Wil-liam Beaumont Hospital of Grosse Pointe on De-cember 2, 2015. Joseph was born, Giuseppe Ran-dazzo, in Terrisini, Sicily on January 5, 1927, the son of Salvatore and Ma-ria Randazzo.

In January of 1953 at the age of 26, Giuseppe im-migrated to the United States. Like so many oth-ers, he heard about Amer-ica and the opportunities that lie within. With de-termination and courage that became legendary, he set sail to America to fulfill his dreams. As a stow away on a freighter, Giuseppe was locked in a small dark room, next to the engines for almost 30 days. A friend worked in the kitchen and brought Giuseppe food when he could. At one time, he went without food or wa-ter for almost five days, because his friend that worked in the kitchen had taken ill and was unable to bring Giuseppe any provi-sions.

Finally, after a grueling voyage, the ship docked in New Orleans for repairs. That’s when Giuseppe got off the ship. Soon after,

IN DEEPEST SYMPATHYhe arranged to live with his uncle, Antonio Bom-marito, in Grosse Pointe, Michigan and eventually became an America cit-izen. His first job was at Ford Motor Company in Wayne, Michigan, where he worked on the assem-bly line. He saved enough money to buy a used truck and began peddling fruit & vegetables up and down the streets of Detroit. Not surprisingly, his business flourished and his many customers from nearby auto plants and neighbor-hoods would look forward to seeing Joe daily with his fresh produce.

In 1956, Joe Randaz-zo opened his first store on the corner of Mound Road & Outer Drive in Detroit. Throughout the years, it underwent sever-al expansions to meet the needs of his never ending line of customers. Joe has four children who are cur-rently involved in running the produce business, as well as the upcom-ing third generation, his grandchildren. There are five locations throughout the Metropolitan Detroit area. Joe Randazzo’s Fruit & Vegetable Markets has become one of the largest produce retailers in the Midwest.

The story doesn’t end there! In November of 1993 Joe purchased a nursery on Romeo Plank Road, at 25 Mile, in Ma-comb Township; another accomplishment after the success of the fruit and

produce businesses.

Mr. Randazzo’s hobby was work. He loved to work and the nursery business became his pride and joy. When the nursery slowed down in the fall, he would go to Marco Island, Flor-ida during the winter months. There he enjoyed fishing and playing cards with his buddies. Joe’s grandchildren fondly re-member the family stories he would share at the ta-ble during family, Sunday dinners.

Mr. Randazzo is survived by his children; Samu-el (Janet), Marie Urbani (Anthony), Patrina Ber-gamo (David), and Peter. He is the loving Pappa of Sam Randazzo, Annmarie Thursam (Scott), Sarah Urbani, Alexa Bergamo, Patrina Bergamo, Marina Bergamo, Joseph Randaz-zo, Peter Randazzo, Jr. and Jack Randazzo. Joe is also survived by two broth-ers, Carl Randazzo (Ag-nes) and Nino Randazzo (Joanne). He was prede-ceased by his wife Antoi-nette in 2012 and his sib-lings, Salvatore Randazzo, Rozena Millitello, Fillipo Randazzo and Maria Ven-timiglia.

The family has suggested memorials be made to ei-ther The Capuchin Mon-astery, c/o The Province of St. Joseph of the Capuchin Order, Attn: Development Office, 1820 Mt. Elliott Street; Detroit, MI 48207 or Children’s Hospital of Michigan Foundation, 3901 Beaubien- Mail slot 257, Detroit, MI 48201.

IN DEEPESTSYMPATHY

Peter J. Cracchiolo, 98, of Grosse Pointe Shores passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Saturday, November 21, 2015. Peter was born in Detroit on September 12, 1917, one of nine children born to the late Giuseppe and Benedetta Cracchiolo.A child of the Depression, adversity challenged Peter early in life. As soon as he was able, he sought em-ployment in order to con-tribute to the household. In the face of constant hard-ship, a lifetime’s worth of character was built at an early age. Pulling a wagon loaded with vegetables for sale down a dirt road called Lakeshore Drive, Peter dreamed of one day liv-ing in a home there. With an inner drive fortified by faith in God, Peter devel-oped a will to constantly pursue a higher purpose.Peter was called by his country and served hon-orably in the U.S. Army during WWII. After re-

turning home in 1947, he once again focused on sup-porting the family. With a

number of his siblings, Peter sold vegetables out of a truck in the suburbs.With three of his broth-ers, Sam, Raymond and Thomas, he co-founded a number of corporations, including Burns Auto-matic Corporation and Burns Cold Forged Cor-poration. Leveraging the combined talents of the group, they pioneered the use of cold forging

techniques to manufacture large tooling and industrial parts. Within years, their success brought the atten-tion of another growing company in the area, Mas-co, and the two companies eventually merged.Peter’s professional achievements and busi-ness success would soon be eclipsed. At a time when he found himself blessed in so many ways, Peter dedi-cated himself to pay those blessings forward. What he built with his hands, his mind and his will, now gave him the ability to help others do the same.Peter dedicated his sec-ond career to serving his God, his community and fellow man. Together with his wife, he established the Peter and Constance Crac-chiolo Foundation in 1984. They have been recognized for their generous gifts to organizations such as The Detroit Institute of Arts, St. John Hospital, Most Holy Trinity School, and Holy Cross Children’s Services, among others. As a result of his selfless generosi-

ty, countless people’s lives were touched by a man in-tent on giving back. Peter lived his life in plain sight of God, as he hon-ored the Lord in his daily rosary, attendance at mass and tireless support of the metro Detroit Catholic community. A longtime resident of Grosse Pointe, his faithful service found its home at Our Lady Star of the Sea, where he was a Founding Parishioner. As a child, Peter often visit-ed Fr. Solanus Casey, where the two prayed together and shared bread. Many decades later, Peter became a Benefactor and Cabinet Member of the Solanus Ca-sey Foundation, complet-ing a circle of giving started so many years ago.An active member of the community, Peter was a former President of the Eastside Lions Club.Possessing an engaging personality and a conta-gious smile, Peter built friendships that spanned decades and provided him great joy. Many knew him to be a de-pendable and unwaver ing friend.He was a f a i t h - f i l l e d man, devot-ed to his wife and family. Raising his family was his proudest achievement of them all, and the foun-dation of his humility, hu-

mor and sense of self.He lived an exceptional life, believing he was doing God’s work and choosing to leave the world a better place for his actions. Peter now joins his dear wife, Connie in Heaven with his Lord. He is survived by daugh-ters, Bernadette Lindquist (Eric), Grace Cracchio-lo (Anthony Torre) and Phyllis DeMars (Gregory); son, Peter T. Cracchiolo (Camille); grandchildren, Kristina Mulder (Dan-iel), Rebecca Gibbons, and Laura Jensen (Michael), Michael Jr. and David Tin-dall, and Gregory DeMars (Melissa), Sara Harrison (Michael) and Bethany Matus (Alex), and Peter T. Jr. (Leah), Matthew, An-drew (Allison) and Mark Cracchiolo; great-grand-children, Katelynn, Allison and Thomas Mulder, Lucas and Marcus Harrison; and brothers Raymond Crac-chiolo (Jane), and Thomas Cracchiolo (Carol).He was predeceased by brothers Sam and Joseph

Cracchiolo and sisters Lena Testa, Phyllis Militel-lo, Roma and Antoinette Cracchiolo.Peter’s recent years were made more enjoyable as he was blessed with the love and support of caregivers Carmen Matugas, Donata Lleva and Emily Chiu.In lieu of flowers, the family invites you to make dona-tions to the Most Holy Trin-ity School , 1229 LaBrosse, Detroit, MI 48224; Crac-chiolo Inpatient Rehabili-tation Center, c/o St. John Health Foundation, 22101 Moross Road; Mack Office Building, Suite 102; De-troit, MI 48236; The Peter and Connie Cracchiolo En-dowed Scholarship Fund at DeLaSalle High School , 14600 Common Road, Warren, MI 48088; or the Fr. Solanus Casey Cen-ter, 1780 Mt. Elliott, De-troit 48207. - See more at: http://www.ahpeters.com/obituary/Peter-J.-Cracchi-olo/Grosse-Pointe-Shores-MI/1565349#sthash.nupz-pmlY.dpuf

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January 31st, 2016, at 12:00 Mass a celebration will be held in honor of the 120th Anniversary of San Francesco Parish.The Archdiocese of De-troit in conjunction with The International Or-der of Alhambra will be honoring San Francesco Parish in recognition of their 120 years of service to the community.The Official Mass will be celebrated by Most Rever-end Bishop Francis R. Re-iss. Bishop Reiss will also dedicate and bless the official plaque during this mass. The International

SAN FRANCESCO CHURCH RECOGNIZED AND HONORED120 Years of Service to the Community

Order of Alhambra has declared San Francesco Church a Catholic his-torical site. This is a great honor for our parish.For 120 Years many generations have donat-ed their time and talents and worked very hard to maintain San Francesco Parish. Please come join us on this momentous occasion January 31st at 12:00 Mass and celebrate this great honor as a com-munity.Refreshments will be served immediately fol-lowing the ceremony in the cry room.

speakers with teaching de-grees, yet have the social feeling of meeting up with a few friends or taking a quick trip to Italy.

The focus for the adults is on developing stronger conver-sation skills to help with a visit to Italy or to keep lan-guage skills sharp. There is a perfect course level waiting for you.

Contact the Italian Ameri-can Cultural Society today to find the right course for you. Adult winter semester classes begin the week of Monday, January 18, 2016, and all classes are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m., 15 weeks.

For more information, visit the IACS website – www.iac-sonline.com or call the Cen-ter (586-228-3030, Ext. 15) for specific days and times.

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IACS GIOVENTÙ HELP FRIENDS OF FOSTER KIDS

The IACS Gioventù families got together on December 5 and made twenty beautiful blankets. They were donated to Friends of Foster Kids. We are very proud to see our young people giving back to their community!

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PLEASE SUPPORT THOSE WHO SUPPORT THE IACSATTORNEYS J.B.Bieske and Jenifer Alfonsi 19991 Hall Road Macomb Twp., MI 48044 800-331-3530 fax 586-977-8444 www.ssdfighter.comAiello, Mark Anthony 535 Griswold St #1650 Detroit, MI 48226 313-964-4900Lucido & Manzella, PC Attorneys & Counselors at Law 39999 Garfield Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-228-3900Marchese, Giorgio 43455 Schoenherr Rd Ste.7 Sterling Heights, MI 48313 586-323-2300BAKERIES Bommarito Bakery Michigan Italian Bakery, Inc 21830 Greater Mack Ave St. Clair Shores, MI 48080 586-772-6731 fax 772-6556Il Fornaio Bakery 13689 23 Mile Road Shelby Twp., MI 48315 586-566-5280BANQUET HALLSIACS Banquet Center 43843 Romeo Plank Rd Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-421-5155 www.iacsonline.comCEMETERIESResurrection Cemetery 18201 Clinton River Road

Clinton Twp., MI 586-286-9020 www.mtelliott.comDENTISTJohn A. Dobry, DDS 15870 19 Mile Rd Ste 160 Clinton Twp, MI 48038 586-286-0790 www.dobrydental.comSalvatore S Aragona DDS 37020 Garfield Rd. Suite T-4 Clinton Twp., MI 48036 586-2630-4060 www.aragonadentistry.comFINANCIAL ADVISINGDonadio Financial Services 47718 Van Dyke Avenue Shelby Twp, MI 48317 www.DonadioFinancialSer-vices.com 586-737-2000FRUIT MARKETRandazzos Fresh Markets www.randazzofreshmarket.com 36800 Garfield Clinton Township MI 48035 586-293-3500 49800 Hayes Rd Macomb, MI 48044 586-566-8700 - 13441 13 Mile Rd Warren, MI 48088 586-979-1010FUNERAL HOMESBagnasco & Calcaterra Funeral Homes St. Clair Shores & Sterling Heights 586-777-0557 or 586-977-7300Lee Ellena Funeral Home, Inc. 46530 Romeo Plank Road Macomb Twp., MI 48044 586-412-8999Resurrection 40800 Hayes Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-412-3000Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons 54880 Van Dyke Ave Shelby Twp., MI 48316 586-677-4000HAIR SALONS

Pomponi’s Hair Shop 4728 Rochester Road Royal Oak, MI 48073 HPomponis@yahoo.com 248-585-5979 or 588-4464HOME HEALTH CAREWalkar’s Home Relief Services 5005 E. 14 Mile Road Sterling Heights, MI 48310 (586)264-3550 www.walkars.comINSURANCE AGENCIESLucido Insurance Agency 39999 Garfield Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-286-8200 Auto • Home • Business • Life • Health • Financial PlanningLANDSCAPINGSC Lawnscape, LLC Macomb Twp., MI 586-263-0641POLISHED CONCRETE Creative Surfaces, Inc 20500 Hall Road Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-226-2950 www.cre8tivesurfaces.com info@cre8tivesurfaces.comPHYSICIANSSkardarasy, MD Charles Si’ Parla Italiano 33464 Schoenherr Ste 160 Sterling Heights, MI 48312 586-258-3775RETIREMENT LIVINGVilla Bella of Clinton Town-ship 15894 19 Mile Road Clinton Township, MI 48038 586-412-8190 www.Villa-Bella.netTRAVEL AGENCIESHeritage Travel 3636 Peany Lane Canal Winchester, OH 43110 800-829-2200Volare Travel Inc. 42500 Hayes, Ste 400 Clinton Twp., MI 48038 586-263-4500 www.volaretravel.com

IACS Members Night

Every Wednesday 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.

January 1 – Thursday – Holy Family Church – Solemnity of Mary at 11:30 a.m.

January 6 – Wednesday – IACS Senior Membership meeting – 10:00 a.m. – Ital-ian Cultural Center

January 13 – Wednesday – Italian American Chamber of Commerce General Mem-bership Meeting – Mirage Banquet Center (spouse/significant others), 16980 18 Mile Road, Clinton Twp. (Officer Installation)

January 17 – Sunday – IACS General Membership Meet-ing at the Italian Cultural Center; 10 a.m. Mass; 10:45 a.m. complimentary break-fast; Board of Directors elec-tion results.

January 20 - Wednesday - IACS Book Club will meet at 1:00 PM. Please contact San-dy Tornberg for additional information at 586-907-6631

January 30 – Saturday – Holy Family Church - 2016 Winter Gala fundraiser – at the Italian American Cultur-al Society Banquet & Con-ference Center – doors open 6:00 p.m. – dinner 7:00 p.m. – dancing 9:00 p.m. $50/per-son for reservations, please call Sebastian Previti (586) 206-5185 or email sspreviti@hotmail.com

January 31 – Sunday – San Francesco Church – 12:00 p.m. Mass, will celebrate 120 years as a Parish. The church will be honored by the International order of Al-hambra as a historical site in conjunction with the Arch-diocese of Detroit. Mass will be celebrated by Most

Reverend Bishop Francis R. Reiss. All are welcome to at-tend. Please join us for this wonderful honor.

February 5 – Friday – Cap-tain Jack’s Seafood Table at the Italian Cultural Center; doors open at 6 p.m., dinner 7 p.m., open premium bar; $70/member; $75/non- mem-ber.

February 7 – Sunday – IACS Super Bowl Party

March 3 – Thursday – IACS 8th Annual Ladies Night Out

March 16 – Wednesday – Feast of St. Joseph Mass and Dinner at the Italian Cultur-al Center

March 17 - Wednesday - IACS Book Club will meet at 1:00 PM. Please contact San-dy Tornberg for additional information at 586-907-6631

March 20 – Sunday – IACS Gioventu’ Festa dei Bambini

March 27 – Sunday - Easter Brunch at the Italian Amer-ican Cultural Society Ban-quet & Conference Center

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Don’t forget to purchase your tickets for Captain

Jack’s Seafood TableFriday, February 5th, 2016

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November 16, 2015 Ljubomir Evkoski

Deborah Darlene Paglia Raymond Frank Praet

November 18, 2015 Kris Robert Dorris

Bernice Virginia Gregor Edmund Arthur Romanowski

Terriolynn Kim SatterfieldNovember 19, 2105 James John Clark

Eva Mary Kujawski James E. Markey

Trevor Mark MazurNovember 20, 2015 Frank A. DiPonio

Frances Marie Francisco Debra Virginia Lesnau

November 21, 2015 Susan Ann Galat

John Michael Hauler Toni Marie Inda

Robert John Pazdro Hubert Lee Staffhorst

November 22, 2105 Mariam Elias

Emma Selma Pattee Helen Louise SimonNovember 23, 2015

George James Blaz, Jr. William Richard Cassie Thomas Patrick Foley Virginia Helen Hess

Leon Robert VaillancourtNovember 24, 2105

Maria Stella Castiglione Martin Dasen

Margaret Alice MarchettiNovember 25, 2015 Jean Mary Budyta Salvatore Lentine

Regina Mary MleczkoNovember 26, 2015

Mark Paul Bankowski Donna Marie Grandey

Timothy David Sierpien Karla Sue Stern

Marilyn Janet Trainor Joan Marie Van Buren

November 28, 2015 Maria Clorinda Aiello

Charles John Alongi Myron David Kurczak, II Ronald Raymond Nieman

Gail Theres SlotaNovember 30, 2015 Shirley Ann Demski

Joan T. Dernay Maria Frances Gammicchia

Mildred GrudichDecember 1, 2015

Albert Espostio Lily Graham

Janet Marie PolandDecember 2, 2015 Shirlee Ann Boyd

Raymond Iwankowski Leokadia Kuczerewicz

Elfrieda Gertrude Schienle Ronald Edward Schornack

Edward Ronald Simpson, Sr. Nancy Marie TarosDecember 3, 2015

Daniel Joseph Devlin Mary Jane Gianfermi

December 4, 2015 Joseph Anthony Maltese Richard Floyd McGivney

Philip A. Pohl Rae Anne Slusher

Joann Therese Sugameli Robert Lewis WoodDecember 5, 2015 Stephen Campbell Edward Cecil ColeDecember 6, 2015 Ronald G. Albert

Daniel Marian Franchock Emilia Leli

Eric David Moots William Albert Pulig

December 7, 2015 Henryk Kopczynski

Kenneth Roy Thoel, Sr. Roger Francis Titeca

Fred Paul UnruhDecember 8, 2015

William Walter Adams Grace Ales

Jean Pearl Cantalini Dorothy Cariera Mark A. Soldan

Thomas M. Wilson

December 9, 2015 Angelo Raffaele Aiello Stanley Anthony Blake

Robert Todd Foster Marie Corinne haustein Kenneth Astrat Mekulen

Lillian Violet SenicalDecember 10, 2105

Joseph Anthony KaramDecember 11, 2015

Harold Louis Fournier Antonino Joseph Giordano

Betty Grace Hanes Rosalie Kania

James Robert Rogers Lucille Sylvia WidonDecember 12, 2105

Leon Francis Grunalt Ljulja Ivanovic

Herbert M. Poppe Elizabeth Mary Thacker

December 13, 2015 Remo Fraschetti

Catherine Anna Krupa Lori Ann Shalawylo

Gerald Richard Sikorski James Leo VoishichDecember 14, 2015

John Edward O’Meara

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