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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2012SONS OF ITALY NEWS

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2012(ISSN 0038-1446)VOL. LXXXVII - NO. 6

The Grand Lodge of Massa-chusetts held its annual Purple Aster Ball on Saturday, Novem-ber 3, 2012 at the American Legion Nonantum Post #440 in Newton, Massachusetts. This was a change of venue from pre-vious years, and it was greatly appreciated by those who at-tended. The co-chairmen for this special evening were State Trustees Margaret Campbell and Denise Furnari.

The evening began with pho-tos of the State offi cers, followed by a cocktail reception with cheese and crackers, fresh fruit, and vegetable crudités.

To begin the formal dinner, Executive Director Paul M. Guida introduced special guest Deputy Consul General of Italy Dr. Luigi Munno, and State Chaplain Reverend Gregory Mercurio. They were followed by the Chairmen of Perma-nent Commissions, Benefit Insurance Commission offi cers, State Offi cers, National Second Vice President and State Past President Joseph Russo and his wife Pauline, and State Presi-dent James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano. President DiStefano thanked

everyone in attendance and noted that he was sure that our next State President would surely re-appoint both Sister Margaret Campbell and Sister Denise Furnari for the excellent job they did of organizing and coordinating this evening.

The national anthem of Italy was sung by Brother Ross Zagami and the Star Spangled Banner by Stephen Savio, and Father Gregory Mercurio gave the invocation. A full-course dinner was served by Maria’s Catering, consisting of a fi eld greens salad, cavatelli, stuffed chicken breast with gravy, oven roasted potatoes, Italian style green beans with oil and garlic, and dessert. There was also a set-up for espresso and coffee after dinner.

Although attendance was small the attendees made up for this short coming. Natu-rally, this was partly attributed to the excellent musical styl-ings of Stephen Savio and his orchestra. His music and sing-ing brought all to the dance fl oor and enabled everyone to be a part of the evening.

Thanks go to our co-chairmen Margaret Campbell and Denise

Furnari, as well as our pho-tographer Dom Campochiaro for some great shots. Thank you to Marisa Ranalli for her aid with organizing the offi cers for pictures and captioning the photos.

Purple AsterPurple Asterby Dorothy Berlandi

In celebration of Oc-tober Italian Heritage Month, the Grand Lodge of Massachu-setts sponsored a Kickoff Dinner Dance on Saturday, Septem-ber 29, 2012 at the Watertown Sons of Italy. The co-chair-men for this celebra-tion were State Sec-ond Vice President Antonio Sestito and Immediate Past Presi-dent Florence Ferullo Kane.

The evening be-gan with cocktails followed by a buffet

dinner. Brother Sestito and Sister Kane are to be congratulated for the very tasteful buffet which they prepared that day with help from Stephen Cedrone and Michelle Bertoldi. The event was sold out, not only because it was the Heritage Month Dinner Dance, but for another special presentation that took place.

Prior to that evening, the Grand Lodge learned that Dr. Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consul General of Italy in Boston, would bestow upon State President James DiStefano the rank of “Il Cavaliere”. The honor is bestowed under the Ordine Della Stella D’Italia, or the Order of the Star of Italy, which is an honorable institution of the Republic of Italy. It is granted by the President of the Republic to those who promote Italian national prestige abroad, such as the promotion of Italian language and culture and participation in charitable and philanthropic activities.

The presentation was conducted by Dr. Giuseppe Pastorelli and it left many of us speechless, including the recipient, State President James DiStefano. This was such an honor for our State President and everyone attending that evening.

by Dorothy Berlandi

October Italian Heritage MonthKickoff Dinner Dance

The annual Columbus Day Parade was held Sunday, October 7, 2012 in East Boston. The parade assembled in the Suffolk Downs parking lot at 11:30 AM. The contingent from the Sons of Italy appeared in the third division.

We thank our co-chairmen, State Trustees John Argiro and Stephen DeAngelis, for coordinating this parade

CColumbus DDay PParadeby Dorothy Berlandi

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PURPLE ASTER COMMITTEE: From left to right, State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, State Trustees and Committee Co-Chairmen Margaret Campbell and Denise Furnari, Ann Hill, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Kim DiStefano, State Treasurer Marie Jackson, Linda Fouraux, and Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane.

(Photo by Dominic Campochiaro)

A special thank you is extended to everyone who contributed the beautiful bas-kets and raffl e prizes, it was very much appreciated.

We sincerely thank every-one who attended and helped

spread the word that the Purple Aster is meant to be an evening of fun, relaxation, and friend-ship where we make many happy memories.


Dr. Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consul General of Italy in Boston, bestowing upon State President James DiStefano the rank of “Il Cavaliere” with Kim DiStefano.


with the parade offi cials from the City of Boston.

We also thank all the members of the Sons of Italy who participated in this parade.

Our photographer Domenic Campo-chiaro always has a way of capturing the best photos of this parade, so we will let the photos tell the story.

Donna Killam, Stan and Sally Radomski, Carmelita Bello, Lucinda Nolet, Charlie DeStefano, Florence Ferullo Kane and Kathy DiStefano.




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from James DiStefano

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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NO. 6 - NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 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

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 TrusteeALBERT DENAPOLI, National Foundation TrusteePHILIP PRIVITERA, National Foundation Trustee

COMMISSIONERSMARY ANN BELLO - JOSEPH BONCORE, ESQ. - STEVEN CEDRONE

DAVID COVUCCI - BRIAN MC NAMARA - ROSS ZAGAMI

Dear Brothers and Sisters,Kathy and I hope all our

Brothers and Sisters had a great Thanksgiving, spending it with their family and friends. This time of year we must all stop and give thanks for all the things we have and pray for those who are not as fortunate.

One of the great blessings in my life is becoming a member of the Order Sons of Italy, and meeting so many great Brothers and Sisters.

I am urging all the lodges that have lost their NON-PROFIT-status to PLEASE, PLEASE, file for reinstatement. If you are not reinstated, the IRS could consider you a small business which means you may have to pay taxes. If you need help please call the Grand Lodge or the National office, and we will guide you as best we can.

I would like to thank and con-gratulate two great cooks and co-chairman of the Italian Heri-tage Diner Dance, sister Flor-ence Kane and Brother Tony Sestito, for the outstanding event they and their committee

organized. I’m sure I speaking for all 265 members who were in attendance. For those of you who were not able to attend there’s always next year, but you best get your tickets early.

This year’s Purple Aster Diner Dance chaired by Sister Denise Furnari and Sister Margaret Campbell was once again a great night. Thank you to both chairman and their committee for an outstanding event.

I and Sister Marylou Abba-tessa along with her committee would like to invite all of our Brothers and Sisters to join us at the North End Nursing Home for our annual visit, on Sunday December 9, 2012. On January 6, 2013 we will be visiting the Don Orione Nursing Home. If you have never been, this is a great experience. Please call the Grand Lodge to register.

On January 27, 2013 Brother Aldo Caira Jr. Sports Commis-sioner and his committee will again hold a Triathlon of Games at the Quincy Lodge.

If you can play Darts, Crib-bage, or Scrabble, this is the place to showoff you talents,

come join in the fun with your Brothers and Sisters. Please call the Grand Lodge to sign up.

A reminder of the Sons of Italy Foundation Super Bowl Sweep-stakes, donate $10 on line at osia.org, and win a chance to watch the New England Patriots in the Super Bowl next Febru-ary. You can win airfare for two to New Orleans, two tickets to the BIG GAME, a four night stay in a fi ve star hotel and various Super Bowl amenities. Everyone is welcome to enter.

I would like to thank all of the Lodges that have invited Kathy and me to their Christ-mas Parties, and apologize to those we could not attend due to confl icts.

To all of our Brothers and Sisters, Kathy and I wish each and every one of you a Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo, and please remember it’s Merry Christmas not Happy Holiday, we’re still celebrating the birth of Christ.

May God Bless you all, bless the Sons of Italy, and bless our service men and women over-seas protection our freedom.

Cari Fratelli e SorelleEntrambi Ka thy ed i o

ci auguriamo che il recente Thanksgiving sia stato ottimo unitamente alle vostre famiglie ed amici. In questo periodo e’ necessario sostare ed offrire ringraziamenti per tutto cio’ che abbiamo, e preghiamo per tutti i diseredati. Uno dei maggiori benefi ci della mia vita e’ stato diventare un mem-bro dell’Ordine Figli d’Italia in America, e fare la conoscenza di tanti meravigliosi Fratelli e Sorelle.

Esorto tutte le Logge che hanno perso lo status di “Non Profi t” di compiacersi rinnovare il privilegio. Se non lo fate la IRS vi puo’ schedare come una piccolo compagnia, il che sig-nifi ca che dovete pagare delle tasse. Se avete bisogno d’aiuto con questa pratica mettetevi in contatto con la Grande Loggia, o l’uffi cio nazionale, e vi aiuter-emo come meglio possiamo.

Gradirei ringraziare e con-gratulare due eccelsi cuochi, e co-organizzatori, della Cena Danzante “Retaggio Italiano”, la sorella Florence Kane ed il fratello Antonio Sestito, per l’impeccabile evento che en-trambi, coi loro membri del co-mitato, organizzarono. Per tutti

coloro che non parteciparono, c’e’ sempre … l’anno venturo! Ma e’ meglio che vi affrettiate a prenotare i biglietti presto.

Quest’anno la Cena Danzante “Purple Aster”, organizzata dalle sorelle Denise Furnari e Margaret Campbell, e’ stata, an-cora una volta, una grandiosa serata. Grazie ad entrambe co-direttrici ed al loro comitato per un evento dall’esito eccellente.

Assieme alla Sorella Marylou Abbatessa, ed al suo comitato, desideriamo invitare tutti I nos-tril Fratelli e Sorelle di unirsi a noi alla Casa di Riposo del North End, per la nostra visita annua, il 9 dicembre 2012, domenica. Il 6 gennaio visiteremo pure la Casa di Riposo “Don Orione”. Se non l’avete mai fatto e’ una grande esperienza. Vi prego di telefonare alla Grande Loggia per registrarvi a far parte del gruppo.

Il 27 gennaio, il Fratello Aldo Caira Jr., capo commis-sione allo Sport, assieme al suo comitato, terra’ nuovamente un Triatlon sportivo alla log-gia di Quincy. Se sapete come destreggiarvi a DARTS, CRIB-BAGE, e SCRABBLE sarete sul posto giusto per mostrare il vostro talento. Venite ed unitevi ai Fratelli e Sorelle per diver-

tirvi. Vi prego di telefonare alla Grande Loggia per registrarvi.

Un cichiamo della Fondazi-one Figli d’Italia (SIF), Super Bowl Sweepstakes: fate una donazione di $40.00 on-line, a osia.org, e potete vincere per vedere i “New England Patriots” al Super Bowl, il prossimo mese di febbraio. Avete l’opportunita’ di vincere biglietti aerei per due, per andare a New Orleans, due biglietti per la ‘Grande Partita’, alloggio, per quattro sere, in un hotel a 5 stelle, ed altre amenita’ al Super Bowl. La partecipazi-one e’ aperta a tutti!

Desidero ringraziare tutte le logge che hanno invitato en-rambi Kathy e me alle loro feste natalizie, e chiedo scuse alle alter logge che non ci e’ stato possible visitare, causa confl itto di date.

A tutti i nostril Fratelli e Sorelle, Kathy ed io auguriamo a ciascuno di voi un Buon Natale ed un Felice Anno Nuovo; ricor-datevi che parliamo di Merry Christmas, ma non di Felici Festivita’. Ancora intendiamo celebrare la nascita di Cristo.

Che Dio benedica tutti voi, i Figli d’Italia, ed I membri delle Forze Armate, uomini e donne, che oltremare proteggono la nostra liberta’.

The Grand Lodge is now on Facebook and Twitter!

Follow us on Facebook at

facebook.com/grandlodgeofMA

And on Twitter at

twitter.com/osia _ma (@OSIA_MA)

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(L-R): Men’s Division Second Place Winners from the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown). Sports Commission Liaison Stephen DeAngelis, State President James DiStefano, Lodge members Luciano Camilli, Romeo Cardarelli, Gino Salvucci, and Tony Baccari, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, and Sports Commisioner Donna Quinno.

(L-R): Women’s Division Second Place Winners from the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 (Natick). Sports Commission Liaison Stephen DeAngelis, State President James DiStefano, Lodge members Carolyn Hasgill, Stephanie Ferlazzo, Justine Crowley, and Janet Pecorari, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, and Sports Commisioner Donna Quinno.

(L-R): Men’s Division First Place Winners from the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown). Sports Commission Liaison Stephen DeAngelis, State President James DiStefano, Lodge members Frank Scala, Angelo Digugliermo, and John DiStefano, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, and Sports Commisioner Donna Quinno.

As the saying goes, “rain, rain, go away, come again another day.” This was the theme for most of the day on Sunday, Sep-tember 30 at the Bocce Tourna-ment. The rain did not deter the hardy souls who commit-ted to playing Bocce, as teams from as far away as Worcester, Methuen, and Rockland came prepared and ready to compete. Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira explained the format for the day, and State President James DiStefano thanked ev-eryone for participating under the less-than-ideal conditions, wishing everyone good luck. As the day progressed and the bocce courts became wetter and in some cases, riddled with puddles, the steadfast group continued to play.

The Watertown Sons of Italy maintenance crew did what they could to make the field playable. Players looked for towels, umbrellas, plastic bags, anything to try to stay dry. The players and spectators perse-vered and eventually the rain let up, the cold lifted and the

Grand Lodge Bocce Tournamentby Ron Hill

(L-R): Women’s Division First Place Winners from the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington). Sports Commission Liaison Stephen DeAngelis, State President James DiStefano, Lodge members Barbara DeStefano, Sally Radomski, Susie Schainost, and Sandra Oliva, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, and Sports Commisioner Donna Quinno.

GRAND LODGEEVENTS

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)

JANUARY 27, 2013 Triathlon of Games Sons of Italy – Quincy, MA

FEBRUARY 9, 2013 Carnevale, Un Ballo In Maschera Sons of Italy – Watertown, MA

MARCH 17, 2013 Bowling Tournament Woburn Bowladrome – Woburn, MA

JUNE 20-23, 2013 State Convention Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center – Callicoon, NY

games went on. After a fan-tastic lunch provided by the Watertown kitchen crew, led by Brother Joe Marchio, the seri-ous games began to determine who would participate in the fi nals. In the Women’s Division it came down to teams from Natick and Wilmington, and the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 took fi rst place, while the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 fi nished in second.

As the afternoon drew to a close two Watertown Lodge teams faced off for the Men’s Division title. Both fi rst place teams were invited to attend the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 year-end Bocce banquet on Saturday, October 13, 2012, where each team was presented with a Gold Cup to be displayed at their Lodge, donated by the Italian Council General.

The Sports Commission would like to thank the Watertown Sons of Italy for their hospital-ity and efforts trying to keep the Bocce courts dry, the spectators dry, and their efforts in the kitchen.

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Preferred rates for OSIA members are available!

To make your reservation now,

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Purple Aster (Continued from Page 1)

CHAIRMEN OF COMMISSIONS: Dorothy Berlandi, Public Relations; Angelo Rossi, Charitable and Educational Trust; Donna Giuliani, Scholarship; State President James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano; Antonio Sestito, State Second Vice President/Membership; Mary Cooper, State Deputy; Patrick Moreno, Italian Culture.

PAST PRESIDENTS: National Trustee and State Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, and National Second Vice President and State Past President Joseph Russo.

STATE COUNCIL: Front, left to right: State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, and State Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane. Back, left to right: Chairman of the State Trustees Margaret Campbell, State Trustee Stephen DeAngelis, State Financial Secretary Catherine Bourassa, State Trustee Carol Rossi, State Treasurer Marie Jackson, and State Trustees Dr. John Christoforo, Stephen Cozzaglio, and Denise Furnari.

State Trustee Denise Furnari, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, and Chairman of the State Trustees Margaret Campbell.

NATIONAL OFFICERS: National Second Vice President Joseph Russo, Alternate National Arbitrator Mary Ann Bello, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, and National Trustee Florence Ferullo Kane.

First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State Chaplain Reverend Gregory Mercurio, and State President James DiStefano.


PRESIDENT’S FAMILY: Adriana DiStefano, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, and Kim DiStefano.

BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION: Commissioner Mary Ann Bello, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Margaret Campbell, Liaison. Not pictured: Commissioner Ross Zagami, Secretary Paul DiBona, and Treasurer Marjorie Cahn.


Purple Aster (Continued from Page 5)

(Photos by Dominic Campochiaro)


As the evening progressed, many of us were introduced for the fi rst time to the musical stylings of Stephen Savio and his orchestra. Stephen has a way of reaching everyone. He walked around the perimeter of the hall singing many old and new songs, in both Italian and English. Very few remained seated as they joined others on the dance fl oor. It was a true party night!

We thank everyone who par-ticipated by bringing in lovely raffl e baskets, gifts, and des-serts. The committee was a hard working one and we thank them.

We also extend many thanks to Domenic Campochiaro for his wonderful photography.

The co-chairmen, State Sec-ond Vice President Antonio Ses-tito and Immediate Past Presi-dent Florence Ferullo Kane, as well as their committee, are to be congratulated for all their hard work.

October Italian Heritage Month Kickoff Dinner Dance (Continued from Page 1)

(Photos byDominic Campochiaro)


Columbus Day Parade (Continued from Page 1)

(Photos by Dominic Campochiaro)


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To all of my Brothers and Sisters on the State Council,I would like to thank each and every one of you for the

beau ful clock given to me from the State Council at our Italian Heritage Kickoff dinner. It has been a privilege to serve with you.

I meant it when I said that the CAVALIERE award was a tribute to all of you and the hard work you all put into being members of the State Council. I could never have done it alone. It truly has been a TEAM eff ort.

Thank you very much for your though ulness. It is very much appreciated.

Fraternally,Jim DiStefano

Thank You

C A N N A L I C C H IC A N N A L I C C H I“Kanna lee kee”

A Sicilian Christmas Fig Cookie

DAY 1: Place dried fi gs in bowl with wine and water to soak overnight. Cover and refrigerate. (Less liquid may be required if you are not using dried fi gs.)

DAY 2: Chop fi gs or mince in food processor. Add black pepper, walnuts and mix in bowl.

DOUGH PREPARATION: Place fl our, sugar and salt in a twelve-inch bowl. Add slightly beaten egg and oil. Add water gradually until mixture holds together. Remove from bowl. Knead to smooth consistency. Cut into four portions. Roll individual portions into long rolls one-inch thick. Cut these rolls into three-inch portions. Place in bowl. Keep covered. With rolling pin, roll each three-inch portion into long strips approximately 1 ½ inches wide. Place fi lling in center of strip with teaspoon. Fold sides over. Turn so seam is on bottom. Press to fl atten slightly. Cut pieces diagonally about 1 ½ inches long. Longer pieces can be shaped as S’s or U’s or round-like doughnuts. Slit sides with point of knife before bak-ing. Place on greased cookie sheet and bake in preheated, 400°F oven for twenty to twenty-fi ve minutes. Tops will not color much. Bottoms will brown. Cool before storing in a canister.

NOTE: During Christmas week, relatives gathered in one of the homes to make this traditional Christmas cookie. I particularly loved watching my grandmother and Aunt Marianna shape thin rounds of dough with the rolling pin. Then they placed the fi g mixture in the center of each round of dough and proceeded to gently pinch pleat the dough around the fi g fi lling. It created a small tart. Not having mastered that procedure, I continue to shape my Cannalicchi as mentioned in the recipe.

FILLING:1 pound dried fi gs1 cup red wine1 cup water1/8 teaspoon black ground

pepper1/2 cup fi ne chopped walnuts

(optional)Sprinkle of salt

DOUGH:5 cups fl our3 tablespoons sugar1 egg1/2 cup vegetable oil3/4 cup water

Over the past three months, the OSIA Comunita Manage-ment Team has visited more than ten Lodges to explain the OSIA Comunita mission to our members. The response has been overwhelmingly favor-able at every Lodge we have visited. With each Lodge visit we become more enthused and optimistic about the future of OSIA Comunita and its broad acceptance by our members.

Recently, the decision was made to structure OSIA Comu-nita into three separate initia-tives: Connection, Knowledge, and Dignity. Once this deci-sion was made it became clear that we needed a management team to manage each initiative separately from each other, but with a high degree of coordination.

Today the OSIA Comunita Management Team consists of three individuals. State Re-cording Secretary Ron Hill has taken on responsibility for the Connection initiative. Brother Ron is responsible for managing the Grand Lodge’s website and is the ideal person to oversee the development of the OSIA Comunita website which will be the primary facilitator for this initiative. Brother David Covucci is taking on responsi-bility for the Knowledge initia-tive. Brother Dave, the creator of the OSIA Comunita concept, brings thirty years of manage-ment consulting experience and fi nancial advisory credentials to the table. State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito has taken on responsibility for the Ambassador program. Brother Tony brings a wealth of knowl-edge of our Lodges and many of the individuals in those Lodges to this very important role.

Following are descriptions of the three major initiatives of OSIA Comunita.

Connection (Connessione)“If we can connect our more

than 7,000 members, they will fi nd ways to help each other.”

OSIA Comunita is building a website to facilitate connec-tion of all of our members to each other. When this website is completed members will be able to put up their individual profi les (including a picture of their smiling face) so that oth-ers can see who they are and what skills they have to offer. A member who is looking for help with some task will be able to go to the website and search for other members who can help them with that task. Once they fi nd each other they will be able

to negotiate their own terms of engagement.

For example, a retired plumb-er may put up his or her profi le and identify their special skill as “plumber”. They may post a fee for their services or they may leave it open to individual negotiation. Members who need the services of a plumber can go to the website and they may fi nd several Brothers or Sisters who might meet their needs. They will then be able to select someone who lives near them, offers the lowest fee for service, or seems to be the most capa-ble. They can then contact the individual member to negotiate a service agreement, or they might send a message to all of them stating what their problem is and what they can afford to pay for their services.

Adriana Guida, the Webmas-ter for the Grand Lodge website, is building the OSIAComunita.org website under the guidance of Brother Ron Hill. As they fi nd ways to overcome the hurdles, we are getting closer to imple-mentation.

Knowledge (Conoscenza):“We help ourselves by learning

how to help ourselves.”In coming months we will

start to implement a program of seminars that will give our members the knowledge they need to deal with personal is-sues. For example, we are inves-tigating a Medicare/Medicaid seminar for members who will be confronting the very complex details of these programs. Per-sonal fi nancial strategies that can save your family thousands of dollars will be explained. An-other possible seminar will be college fi nancial planning for families with high school age children.

We plan to use these semi-nars as a recruiting tool for Italian Americans who are not members of OSIA but who might benefi t from the seminar. By inviting them to attend these seminars we hope to grow our membership by demonstrating to non-members some of the benefi ts that come from mem-bership.

Over time we will fi nd many different kinds of seminars to offer our members. They may range from serious financial planning issues to practical issues such as how to avoid identity theft and financial scams. Several years ago one of our Lodges offered a class, taught by one of the Lodge members, on how to cut up a side of beef. They contacted Ital-

ian Americans in their area and attracted more than 75 non-members to the class. Almost 50 of those attendees decided to become members. We will encourage members who have special skills to consider offer-ing classes at our Lodges.

Dignity (Dignita): “We are committed to doing as

much as possible to makes sure our members live their lives with dignity.”

With more than 7,000 mem-bers in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, there are un-doubtedly many of us who are struggling in one way or anoth-er. Some are unemployed, some suffer from poor health, some are in dire fi nancial straits, and some struggle for other reasons. We believe it is our duty to do what we can to help these members in whatever way we can. We will never solve all the problems our members face, but if we can help even one member we have done some-thing meaningful to strengthen our fraternal bonds.

The challenge with our “Dig-nity” mission is identifying members who truly need help. Most of our members who are struggling have too much “Ital-ian Pride” to ask for help and would rather try to climb out of their struggles without ever letting any of their Brothers or Sisters know that they are struggling. On the other hand we don’t want to encourage people to become members just so that they can get free assistance. This will be a fi ne line to walk.

In order to reach out to those members who truly need help OSIA Comunita will be imple-menting an AmbassadorPro-gram. We will be seeking out individuals at all of our Lodges who will act as Ambassadors for OSIA Comunita. These individuals will be selected on a number of criteria, most important of which is their com-mitment to OSIA Comunita’s mission, and their promise to maintain the confi dentiality of members who need help. Over time, our Ambassadors will become the local experts on how to use the OSIA Comunita website and how to interact with other Lodge Ambassadors and the Grand Lodge to carry out the OSIA Comunita mission. As they establish their role and credibility other members will come to understand that there is someone they can trust who is committed to fi nding a way to help them.

What Can You Do?As we grow the OSIA Comu-

nita team we will be looking for Brothers and Sisters who are passionate about creat-ing a community across all of our Lodges. It is not too early to start identifying individuals who want to become part of the team, so whether you have an interest in becoming an Ambas-sador for your Lodge, delivering a class or seminar, or playing an active role in the overall ad-ministration of OSIA Comunita, we would like to hear from you. If you have a particularly good suggestion for a service that OSIA Comunita can deliver to help our members please let us know. We would like to hear from you, so please contact through the Grand Lodge offi ce at 617-489-5234.

OSIA Comunita Updateby David Covucci

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011SONS OF ITALY NEWS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2011 PAGE 9SONS OF ITALY NEWS

Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearThe Brothers and Sisters of the

Sgt. Guido Petrilli Mixed Lodge #1606ROSLINDALE, MASSACHUSETTS

Send Holiday Greetings and Best Wishesto all for a healthy and prosperous New Year!

G. MARCONI LODGE #1620Lee, Massachusetts

Il suono allegro delle campanericorda a tutti che sono arrivati le feste sante.

Che questi giorni siano pieni dell’allegria per voi,per la vostra famiglia e per i vostri soci.

FromPEABODY LADIES LODGE #1964

Buon Natale eFelice Anno Nuovo

A Merry Christmas and a most

Happy and Blessed New Year

From the

MARIA MONTESSORI LODGE #1744Belmont, Massachusetts

Merry Christmas to all!

From theCHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS LODGE #216

Brockton, Massachusetts

Merry Christmasand Happy New Year

From the

ANGELO GIUSEPPE RONCALLI LODGE #2183Wilmington, MassachusettsWilmington, MassachusettsWilmington, MassachusettsWilmington, MassachusettsWilmington, Massachusetts

Best Wishes during this Christmas Season

for Peace on Earth and Good Will towards all.

Have a Happy and Healthy New Year.

From the

PETER B. GAY LODGE #540Taunton, Massachusetts

Wishing everyone warm and friendly greetingsfor a Very Merry Christmas andHappy and Healthy New Year!!

The Officers and Members ofVENEZIA LODGE #374

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

From theCAMBRIDGE ITALIAN MEN’S AND LADIES’

LODGE #506

Wishing all a Very Merry Christmasand a Happy, Healthy New Year

Merry Christmas andHappy New Year to All

FromWINCHESTER WOMEN’S

LODGE #1592

The Officers and Members of theQuattro Eroi Lodge #1414

FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS

We wish you a Blessed andMerry Christmas and Happy Healthy 2013

From the

Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583Watertown, Massachusetts

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

GOD BLESS AMERICA

Wishing everyone a Merry and Blessed Christmas

and a

Happy, Healthy 2013

From

BURLINGTON LODGE #2223

Auguri per un Felice,Santo Natale e un

Prospero Anno Nuovo di Pace,Salute, e Serenita!

From the Members of theLAWRENCE LADIES LODGE #2026

From theGRANITE STATE LODGE #2380

Rochester, New Hampshire

Merry Christmas and a Happy,Healthy, Prosperous New Year

Happy Holidays

From

METHUEN LODGE #902

Merry Christmas

From the members of

Winchester Lodge #1580

Wishing Everyone aMerry Christmas anda Happy New Year

Pamela DonnarumaEditor, Sons of Italy News

Merry Christmasfrom the

Officers and Members of theCRISTOFORO COLOMBO

REGINA ELENA LODGE #169FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS

State President

James and Kathy

DiStefano

Buon Natale,e

Felice AnnoNuovo

FROM THE

SEACOAST AREA LODGE #2303PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Nella Casa tutto e’ paceQuando c’e’ il Signore

BuonNatale e Felice Anno Nuovo

Would like to wish all of our fellow Brothers and Sistersa Happy, Healthy and Blessed Holiday Season.

Buono Natale and Buono Anno Nuovo!!

THE LOGGIA VITTORIO VENETO #1035OF FALL RIVER

MARIO LUCCIOLA, PRESIDENT

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovofrom

State Second Vice PresidentAntonio and Marieanne

Sestito

Wishes one and all aVery Merry Christmas

and a Happy New Year

GIUSEPPE VERDILODGE #278

from theFrancesco

DeSanctis Lodge #1411NATICK, MASSACHUSETTS

Buon Natale

Buon Natalee Felice Anno Nuovo

FromCarmelita Bello, State First Vice President

Mary Ann Bello, Benefit Insurance CommissionerMargaret Olivieri, State Trustee

Buon Natale eFelice Anno Nuovo!

fromBRAINTREE LADIES LODGE #1422

Marisa Ranalli, President

May your holiday season be filled withthe true meaning of Christmas

from

Dorothy BerlandiDorothy BerlandiDorothy BerlandiDorothy BerlandiDorothy BerlandiPublic Relations Chairman


LODGE NEWS

This year’s bocce season came to a close with the annual Bocce Banquet which was held on Monday, October 22, 2012 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Center. Kudos to our Chairman Kevin Mercadante and all his commit-tee members who helped make this year a great success!

This year a new team came on board — the Mobilio Insur-ance team, who also happened to be the winners of Division B and the winners of the annual Tommy Colletta Sportsmanship award! The team members are Captain Arthur Allard, Mark Mobilio, Vincent Allard, Michael Mobilio, Joseph Mobilio, and Mark Lundstrum.

The winner of Division A was the team Italia: Captain Tom Colletta, Angelo Arcuri, Francesco Froio, Rocco Leone, Tony Froio, Matthew Froio and Bob Perrone. Every player was congratulated for a wonderful season, for a display of great camaraderie, and especially for their great sportsmanship. Many new friendships were forged during this season and many longstanding ones were re-affi rmed.

The games were played on wonderfully groomed and well

Worcester Lodge #168 Bocce Banquetby Maria L. Sciannameo, EdD

Team Italia, winners of Division A.

Bocce Committee with Chairman Kevin Mercadante (Left).

Team Mobilio Insurance, winners of Division B and the Sportsmanship Award.

Members and guests enjoying dinner and each other’s company.

Lodge President Donna Giuliani congratulates Bocce Chairman Kevin Mercadante for all his hard work.

lit courts thanks to the efforts of Kevin and his crew. Mike & Maria’s catered a great buffet dinner with a wide variety of Italian food that was enjoyed by all.

Lodge President Donna Gi-uliani acknowledged Chairman Kevin Mercadante’s hard work and dedication to the lodge, noting that he has chaired this event for 15 years, knowing it is a lot of work, a lot of stress, and of course, takes a lot of time!

Other teams this year were Mercadante, Holy Rollers, San-remo, Perotto, Fab 50’s, Sacco & Associates, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Sons of Italy Seniors, Midlifers, Lemoncello, UFA, Paesano, and Baccala.

The committee members who helped with running the tour-nament each week were Kevin Mercadante, Michael Sacco Sr., Pat and Linda Sacco, Angelo Palumbo, Enzo Angilella, Vito Virzi, Pasquale Cirillo, Michael Sacco, and John (Jack) DiPilato.

Chairman Kevin Mercadante expressed his sincerest thanks to all members of the commit-tee and everyone who helped make the year a success. See you all next year for another great season!

www.sewbizfabrics.comSusan Mirra, Lodge #1035 - Fall River, MA 02723

LODGE HISTORIES

In this issue we are featuring the Arlington Men’s Lodge #1349, Arlington, 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 Bartucca at the Grand Lodge Offi ce, 93 Concord Ave., Belmont, Massachusetts 02478.

The Arlington Men’s Lodge # 1349 was instituted in 1924. The Lodge founders were Raffaele D. Guarente, Giuseppe Barressi, and Mattia Casazza.

We own our building located at 19 Prentiss Road, Arlington, Massachusetts. We meet on the third Tuesday of the month at 7:30p.m. at the Lodge home.

Members who have held State and National offi ces include David A. Leone and Walter “Sonny” Robak, Past President of the Benefi t Insurance Commission and Past National Trustee.

ARLINGTON MEN’S S LODGE #1349

Note: In our previous issue, the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 History was written and submitted by Madeline Piccioli.

PAST VENERABLES AND PRESIDENTSRaffaele D. Guarente ’24 -35Giuseppe Barressi ’35-39Michele Terenzio ’39-41Amodeo D’Auria ’41-43Michael Fredo ’43-45Joseph Dente ’45-47Vincente Loycano ’47-49 Anthony Covell ’49-51Angelo Miccichi ’51-53Ferdinand A. Lucarelli ’53-55Philibert L Pellegrini ’55-57Armando Lucarelli ’57-59Benjamin Benianti ’59-61James M. Ofria ’61-62Raymond S. Camelio ’62-64Nicholas Quinzio ’64-66James V. Rivela ’66-68Augustus J. Camelio ’68-70Anthony Paratore ’70-72

David A. Leone ’72-74Benjamin P. Piscopo ’74-76Charles J. Biondo ’76-78Peter J. Galluzzo ’78-80Leo E. Szmanski ’80-82Patrick J. Allosso ’82-84David A. Leone ’84-86Patrick J. Allosso ’86-88Francis Agostino ’88-90George Arena ’90-92Joseph Civittolo ’92-93Walter Robak ’93-95Patrick J. Allosso ’95-98Ralph Martone ’98-99Pasquale D. Oppedisano ’99-01Dominic Viscomi ’01-05Richard Arena ’05-07David A. Leone ’07

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2012 SONS OF ITALY NEWS

LODGE NEWS

The G. Marconi Lodge #1620 celebrated its 80th Anniversary on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at the Cork ‘N Hearth restau-rant in Lee. While the weather outside was cloudy and rainy at times, the restaurant was fi lled with warmth, fraternity, and good cheer. Seventy-fi ve mem-bers and guests were in atten-dance, including many visitors from the eastern part of Mas-sachusetts. Among them were our guest speaker President James DiStefano and our First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, State Second Vice Presi-dent Antonio Sestito, Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane, State Recording Secretary Ron Hill and his wife Ann, State Financial Secretary Catherine Bourassa and her husband Armand, State Treasurer Marie Jackson, State Trustees Stephen DeAngelis and his wife Anna, Denise Furnari, Lucinda Noletand her friend Donna Killam, and Carol Rossi and her husband, Chairman of the Charitable and Educational Trust Angelo Rossi, Chairman of the Scholarship Commis-sion Donna Giuliani, Benefi t Insurance Commissioner Mary Ann Bello, and Organization and Education Chairman Lou Floriani and his wife Diane. Our State Deputy Shirley DiNicola and her husband Justin were also in attendance with their friend, ITAM Lodge Orator Sato Valenti.

Those brothers and sisters who have been members of the G. Marconi Lodge for twenty-fi ve years or more received bouton-nieres as they arrived.

The Anniversary Committee members were Chairman Lynda Newton, President Ronald Nick-erson, Judy Brittain, Ellen Whitaker, Tom Cinella, Ed Rizzardini and Stephen Coz-zaglio. President Nickerson and Steve served as co-emcees for the event.

The afternoon started with an hour set aside for cocktails and plenty of conversations and time together. Cheese and crackers were available during the cocktail hour.

President Nickerson welcomed everyone in attendance and thanked them all for coming. He also gave a few comments on the Lodge’s history. Vice President Ed Rizzardini gave the

invocation and Steve Cozzaglio introduced everyone who was present.

The buffet menu included garden salad, chicken marsala, baked scrod, oven roasted pota-toes, vegetable of the day, pasta with marinara sauce, ham, rolls, coffee, tea, and cake for dessert.

Following dinner, President Nickerson presented framed certifi cates to our ten Senior members for their many years of service to G. Marconi Lodge. They were Lucy Boldyga, Guerri-no Buratto, Stephen Cozzaglio, Eleanor and Ray Desautels, Mary DiSimoni, Rosalie McCol-lum, Mary Pizzi, Josephine Priv-itera, and Joseph Sorrentino.

Sta te Pres ident James DiStefano presented to Presi-dent Nickerson a Certifi cate of Appreciation from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts to the officers and members of the Lodge in recognition of the anniversary and the Lodge’s dedication to furthering our principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

Stephen Cozzagl io read an Official Citation from the Commonwealth of Massachu-setts House of Representatives offering its sincerest congratu-lations in recognition of the 80th Anniversary of the Lodge. The citation was signed by Speaker of the House Robert A. DeLeo and Representative William “Smitty” Pignatelli.

Following the presentations, President Nickerson invited those present to offer remem-brances of some of their past experiences. Members jumped in eagerly with touching memo-ries of days gone by.

State President DiStefano was invited to the podium to speak. He spoke of members in the lodge who showed leadership as State Trustees, Chairmen and members of Commissions, and who filled offices in the lodge. He spoke of the Order’s principles of Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity.

President Nickerson pre-sented a gift to State President DiStefano and the head table fl owers to First Lady Kathy.

The G. Marconi members were most appreciative of those who attended and to all those who travelled from the eastern part of the State to our Anniver-sary party.

Ellen Whitaker, Missey Bona, and Fran Bona.

G. Marconi Lodge #1620 80th Anniversaryby Stephen A. Cozzaglio

(L-R): G. Marconi Lodge #1620 80th Anniversary Committee Chairman Lynda Newton, and members Lodge President Ron Nickerson, Ellen Whitaker, Ed Rizzardini, Judy Brittain, State Trustee Steve Cozzaglio, and Tom Cinella.

(L-R): Lodge President Ron Nickerson, Sandra Cozzaglio, and Irene Aquino.

National Second Vice President Joseph Russo and his wife Pauline.

Anna DeAngelis and State Trustee Stephen DeAngelis.(L-R): Richard and Pam Clarke, and Frank and Carol Consolati.

Val and Mary Maseiro.

Ann O’Brien and Anna Zaffanella.Chairman of the Charitable and Education Trust Angelo Rossi and State Trustee Carol Rossi.

First Lady Kathy and State President James DiStefano.


LODGE NEWS

The Worcester Lodge #168 celebrated Italian Heritage Month with several events which were held at the Worces-ter Public Library. Sharing and letting others know of the rich heritage, culture, and customs of Italian-Americans is an im-portant, integral part of the organization, and celebrating Italian Heritage Month is a ma-jor part of this mission.

The month-long series of events began with a kickoff session of sharing the art, ar-tifacts, photography, and his-tory of Italian Americans at the library. The Worcester Public Li-brary graciously let Lodge #168 use their Saxe Room and 8 of their display cases to showcase the artifacts, and hold special public programs for the com-munity. With the help of Elena Olivieri, the Worcester Histori-cal Society was kind enough to loan a portion of their priceless photographs by Worcester’s own Chip Simone that depict many Italian Americans in Worcester’s “Little Italy” on Shrewsbury St. Local Worcester native artist, graphic designer, and professor Donald Tarallo graciously agreed to display

his photographs and artifacts, and paintings by Bonnie Fed-erico and Iris Lanyon were on display throughout the month. Members of our own Lodge also agreed to display their precious artifacts and family treasures during the month and were instrumental in recruiting and organizing the artists and dis-plays of artifacts. In addition, lodge members Vittoria Mas-trocola and Caterina Valentine volunteered to don their Vene-tian Jester costumes as part of the celebration.

This fi rst event was attended by members of the Grand Lodge including National Second Vice President Joseph Russo, State President James and Kathy DiStefano, State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, State Trustee Margaret Camp-bell, Lodge President Donna Giuliani, Lodge Vice President Mary Ann Bello, and many lodge members and members of the Worcester community. It is a lot of work and effort to organize these events, a fact well known by anyone who has undertaken the task. State First Vice President Carmelita Bello acknowledged this and thanked

all who had in any way helped in making these events success-ful, especially Joan D’Argenis, Elena Olivieri, Paula Riggieri, Linda Dattis, Mary Ann Bello, Donna Giuliani, Vittoria Mas-trocola, Caterina Valentine, and Margaret Abboud. The Lodge would also like to thank every-one who took the time to attend these events.

State Pres ident James DiStefano spoke to the attend-ees about the benefi ts of belong-ing to the Sons of Italy, and how proud we are and should be to be members and share our heritage. National Second Vice President Joseph Russo spoke of the great work being done nation-wide for various charitable organizations, and showed a video from the Na-tional Educational Leadership Foundation. He also explained the work and mission of the Commission for Social Justice, which helps to fi ght stereotyp-ing of all people.

The second event, also held at the Worcester Public Library, was Italian Movie Night. Lodge #168 opened the evening to all members of the community to see the movie Cinema Paradiso. Rev. Walters gave a brief his-tory of the movie so attendees could get an understanding of it prior to viewing. The movie was well received and much ap-preciated by all who attended. Refreshments were provided by Lodge members. The evening was enjoyed by everyone who attended.

The last event held was a wonderful presentation on Sicily given by Ross Zagami. He and his wife were kind enough to come to Worces-ter and speak on Sicily, its beauty, its culture and its food! Mr. Zagami was enthusiastic and his love of Sicily came through in his presentation. Everyone who attended had a wonderful time and enjoyed each other’s company.

The month-long celebration was very successful and many members of the community enjoyed the displays, the movie, and the presentations. We extend a great big “thank you” to everyone who made this possible and everyone who participated!

Viva l’Italia!

State President James and Kathy DiStefano (right) with jesters Vittoria Mastrocola and Caterina Valentine and other members attending the presentations.

Worcester Lodge #168 Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

by Maria Sciannameo, EdD

On Saturday, October 6, 2012, the Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035 held its annual Columbus Day Dinner Dance at the Venus Demilo Restaurant in Swansea. Alan Amaral, Chairman of the celebration committee, was the Master of Ceremonies for the evening, which was attended by a number of state and local dignitaries, including a Congressman. Mayor William Flanagan gave the greetings from the city of Fall River. State Senator Michael Rodrigues was also present and a few remarks were given by the newly redistricted Congressman William Keating (9th District).

Following in our tradition of recognizing a member of our Lodge, our honoree for this year was Mr. Tony D’Adamo, a long time leader in the organization and in the community. There were also raffl es and door prizes. But the highlight, as always, is the crowning of Miss Columbus, who will go on to represent our organization in numerous civic activities from the Veterans Day Parade to the Memorial Day Parade. This year’s Miss Columbus is Erica Macri Dube, a student at Somerset Berkley Regional High School. Erica is involved in scores of extra-curricular activities and charities ranging from her school newspaper to the orchestra, chorus, and drama club. She is also involved in the Relay for Life and numerous 5K runs that raise funds for various charities. Christine Gibney chaired this year’s Miss Columbus selection committee and they selected an outstanding candidate. We congratulate Erica on her crowning and offer best wishes as she undertakes her duties as Miss Columbus.

The Columbus Day celebration concluded on Monday, Octo-ber 8 when the Lodge gathered at a monument honoring Italian-American War Veterans at Columbus Park for a 21-gun salute followed by a Memorial Mass at Holy Rosary Church.

At a time when it seems that Columbus Day is not celebrated to the degree is use to be, the Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035 keeps the celebration and its meaning alive with this, its signature event of the year.

Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035Leads Fall River in Columbus Day Celebration

Christine Gibney (left), Chairman of the Miss Columbus selection committee, with 2012-2013 Miss Columbus Erica Dube.

by Dennis Polselli

Lodge President Mario Lucciola, honoree Tony D’Adamo and his wife Joan, and Chairman Alan Amaral.

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LODGE NEWS

In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, on Tuesday, October 16, 2012, the Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 donated $300 to the Brockton Public Library for the purchase of a variety of fi ction and non-fi ction books pertaining to Italian culture and heritage. This second annual event has been successful in promoting Italian culture to the Greater Brockton area and the Old Colony Library Network. Event Chairman Jacky Bonarrigo, Vice President Todd Petti, President Richard Alfonso, and Brockton Public Librarian Lucia Shannon worked together to select the diverse collection of books and plan the event.

Mark E. Linde, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees and a new member of the Brockton Lodge, accepted the check on behalf of the Library. He thanked Lodge President Richard Alfonso, Vice President Todd Petti as well as other Lodge members for their generous contribution. Everyone had the opportunity to view the wonderful array of books now available for lending at the Brockton Public Library and through the Old Colony Network.

A wonderful array of Italian refreshments were served and enjoyed by everyone including pizzelle with Nutella fi lling.

For a complete list of the books purchased for both years, and any questions, you may call Jacquelyn at 508-584-9450 or Richard at 508-238-4814.

Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 Donates to Brockton Public Libraryby Jacquelyn Tricomi Bonarrigo

Display of Italian cultural books donated by Christopher Columbus Lodge #216.

(L-R): Lodge President Richard Alfonso, Alfred Amoroso, Chairman of the Library Board of Trustees Mark E. Linde, Librarian Lucia Shannon, Jacquelyn Bonarrigo, Vice President Todd Petti, and Dolores Amoroso.

At the annual anniversary dinner dance held on Satur-day, November 10, Mary A. Mercorelli was named the Fran-cesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411’s Woman of the Year.

A member since Novem-ber 3, 2003, Mary was chosen based upon her dedication and tireless volunteerism, which includes masterful baking for such events as the monthly meetings, lodge sponsored fl ea markets, and Natick Day bake sales, where she takes charge of the tables including pricing and the artful display of goods. In addition, she bakes as well as volunteers for the weekly revenue-producing pasta night dinners that are open to the public, only missing a week if one of her other organizations — the Red Hats or her Ashland Lions Club — hosts an event to which she has committed herself.

Mary is always the fi rst to say, “Okay, what can I do?” during meetings and planning for the lodge’s fund raising activities or yearly cleaning projects, be it

painting, cleaning the kitchen, or readying the outdoor property for the start of bocce season in the spring, where she is also a skilled player and valued league member.

A beautiful lady of poise and grace, with arms filled with flo-ral bouquets, and sur-rounded by family and friends, Mary humbly accepted not only the award presented by Lodge but also a cita-tion bestowed upon her by the Grand Lodge.

Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411Names Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year Mary A. Mercorelli.

Lodge President Christopher Piccioli and Woman of the Year Mary A. Mercorelli.

Lodge President Christopher Piccioli presenting Mary A. Mercorelli with the Lodge’s “Woman of the Year” award.

by Janet Pecorari

While presenting Mary with her awards, President Christopher Piccioli listed her many contri-butions to her beloved fraternal order as well as her dedication to other organizations to which she belongs, and her accep-tance speech noted the enjoy-ment and fun she has in all of her endeavors.

The catered dinner included roast beef with, in Mary’s words, “all the trimmings,” and DJ Giovanni Lavanga played per-fect mood music during the meal and then cranked it up for the dancing that ended the evening’s affair.

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LODGE NEWS

September’s gathering was off and running with over fi fty Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 members and Red Hatters at-tending a wonderful afternoon at the Suffolk Downs Race Track. We enjoyed the buf-fet luncheon served in the Clubhouse. Group sales man-ager Dominic Terlizzi shared some “how-to’s” for placing our wages and preparing us for what was the 3rd race for the Lodge. A.V. Jordan, with jockey Jean Claude Medina, was the winner.

The “photo fi nish” of the day was our “Win — Place — Show” hat contest. There were many creative hats entered. Susan Olson was crowned the Winner, while Place was awarded to Pat Boyd, and Show was captured by Irene Fallon; an Honorable Mention went to Dr. MarieConners. Thank you to our judges, Lucille, Dee, Linda, Margie, and Fran. A special note of appreciation goes out to Anne and Pam for the awarded prizes.

October was Italian Heritage Month as well as Emergency Preparedness Month. The la-dies gathered at Winthrop’s Center Café for an enjoyable early supper and a wonderful presentation by Rick and Kath-leen Savage. We Italians have a long standing romance with good food and it is always a pleasure dining at the Café.

by Dottie D’Onofrio

Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071Lodge News

Rick demonstrated the latest CPR techniques and answered a number of questions. Kathy Savage, MSN, ARNP, BC MDS Enrollment Nurse Practitioner, spoke of the many concerns of seniors about safety measures in the home and caring for medications, and had many informative pamphlets to share with the ladies. The Lodge gave each attendee a Vile of Life medical information holder.

Under New Business it was decided that the Lodge will hold its meetings during daylight hours at various locations as many sisters have expressed concerns around driving at night.

Our annual November Memo-rial Mass and Pot Luck Supper will undergo a few changes, in-cluding moving to St. John the Evangelist church to celebrate at their 9 o’clock mass followed with a brunch at Cimino’s Café in Winthrop.

A notice of these changes was mailed to the membership-at-large and fi led with the Grand Lodge.

Our December Christmas Luncheon is set for Tuesday, December 4 and will feature an enjoyable luncheon consisting of plated choice of veal orveto, chicken pot pie or baked had-dock with all the fi xings. The owner of Alia’s and the Rustic Table promises a gala after-noon to welcome in the holiday season.

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(L-R): A day at the races: Red Hatter Queens Susan, Barbara and Pam, Dee, Terese, Lodge President Dottie, and the horse jockey and trainer.

The Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035 of Fall River sponsored an Italian meal at the Sacred Heart Soup Kitchen on Monday, November 19, 2012. Offi cers and members of the Lodge helped setup and serve the meal to those in attendance. The Lodge’s Humanitarian Fund was instrumental in funding this community outreach effort along with a donation from the Lodge’s general fund.

Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035Sponsors Italian Meal

Fall River Mayor Will Flanagan with members of the Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035.

by Susan Sousa

The Wakefi eld Lodge #1734 recently initiated two new members, Joseph Ricci and Franca (Frezza) Hogan. The Lodge welcomes the new members to the Order and looks forward to their participation.

Wakefi eld Lodge #1734Initiates New Members

by Arthur Guardia

(L-R): State Past President Kevin Caira, Lodge Vice President Paula Sasso, new members Joseph Ricci and Franca (Frezza) Hogan, State Deputy Michele Caira Nortonen, and Lodge President Arthur Guardia.

2013 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS are now available on the

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Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 had a delightful time celebrat-ing October as Italian Heritage Month. Lodge members had a variety of Italian entrees to choose from in a specially pre-pared buffet at Alia Ristorante in Winthrop. Everyone enjoyed scrumptious chocolate tiramisu for dessert. But the real “treat” of the evening was the excep-tional entertainment.

Accordion master Cory Pesa-turo is a world famous and award-winning musician, hav-ing performed 11 times for President Clinton. He had just

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

Enjoying the delicious Italian dishes prepared by Alia’s Chef Said Lahyani are (L, Front to Back): Goldie and Philip Boncore, Agnes Nobile, Marylou Abbatessa, and Theresa Martino. (R, Front to Back): Kathy Young, Pasquale D’Amore, Anthony Gemellaro, Michael Abbatessa, and Columbus Day Parade Coordinator Fred Martino. Not pictured: Roger and Pam Marrocco, Lodge President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq., Donna Segreti Reilly, Leonora and Cathy Agostinelli, Mike Sullivan, David Varnes, John Silva, Stephanie DeRosa, Raffella Boncore, Mary Boncore O’Keefe, and Millie Reitano.

Together, world renowned accordionist Cory Pesaturo and vocalist Christina Luna performed classic Italian songs and dances like the Tarantella. Lodge members thoroughly enjoyed Cory’s and Christina’s Italian music celebrating October as Italian Heritage Month.

Christina Luna hits a high note of an Italian operatic piece.

Raffella Boncore, Mary Boncore O’Keefe, and Millie Reitano enjoy their dinner, conversation, and the evening’s entertainment.

by Donna Segreti Reilly

fl own in from an appearance in France. Cory played many familiar Italian songs and was accompanied by the lovely Christina Luna, who is a for-mer backup singer for Shania Twain. She presented beautiful renderings of some classic Ital-ian songs. The entire evening was a perfect way to celebrate Italian Heritage Month.

On September 11, members of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 Board of Trustees appeared on WCTV to present a check for $1000 to Paul Cardello, Chairman of the non-profi t orga-nization iPods for Wounded Veterans. The $1000 was used to purchase new iPods and iTunes cards for wounded veterans hospitalized in

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183Donates to Veterans Group

Board member Jerry Pupa, iPods for Wounded Veterans Trip Organizer Bob Regan, Board Chairman Kevin Caira, Board member Betty Aprile, and iPods for Wounded Veterans Chairman Paul Cardello.

by Liana Measmer

Washington, D.C. and Bethesda, Maryland. iPods for Wounded Veterans is a 501(c)(3) organization that collects electronics donations and makes three trips per year to our wounded veterans just home from overseas. Their last donations trip was October 7. To learn more about this organization, contact Paul at [email protected].

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The replica of the Rocky Marciano statue was recently exhib-ited at the Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 in Brockton. The statue is due to be installed on September 23 in Brockton. Rocky was undefeated and is the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated at 49 – 0.

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(L-R): Front row: State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State President James DiStefano, and Benefit Insurance Commissioner David Covucci. Back Row: Lodge Vice President Todd Petti and Lodge President Richard Alfonso.

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On Sunday, October 14, 2012, Worcester Lodge #168 celebrated Columbus Day with a Sunday brunch after a wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Cristoforo Columbo located at Union Station.

The wreath laying ceremony was held with members of the Lodge, the city government, and the State Council attend-ing, including State President James DiStefano and his wife Kathy. State First Vice Presi-dent Carmelita Bello addressed those attending as did Lodge Vice President Mary Ann Bel-lo, who also coordinated the events.

After the wreath laying cer-emony and short addresses by the city dignitaries, Lodge President Donna Giuliani, State President James DiStefano, and State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, the events moved to Our Lady of Mt. Car-mel Church where a Memorial

Worcester Lodge #168 Celebrates Columbus Dayby Maria Sciannameo, EdD

Lodge Chaplain Msgr. Stephen Pedone celebrating the Memorial Mass.

Members of the Sons of Italy, city dignitaries, and Lodge President Donna Giuliani (center) with Chaplain Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone at the wreath laying ceremony.

State First Vice President Carmelita Bello, Elena Olivieri, National Second Vice President Joseph Russo, Pauline Russo, and First Lady Kathy and State President James DiStefano enjoying brunch after the Memorial Mass.

Members and guests enjoying brunch after the Memorial Mass.

Mass was celebrated by Chap-lain Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone in memory of the Lodge’s deceased members. Lodge Vice President Mary Ann Bello read the names of members who had passed away in the past year: Lola

DiGiovanni, Italia Lomartire, and Ida Mangiulli. They are greatly missed and fondly re-membered.

Msgr. Pedone is the new Chaplain of the Lodge, accept-ing the position and taking over

the reins from Msgr. Rocco Pic-colomini, who recently retired. Msgr. Pedone spoke of the value of remembering the hardships our ancestors lived through, and our Italian heritage and customs. He stated that he was happy to be part of an organi-zation as great as the Order of Sons of Italy in America and looked forward to working with the members.

After the Memorial Mass, members and guests celebrated Columbus Day with a Sunday brunch at Maxwell Silverman’s on Grove Street in Worcester. The gathering was a leisurely enjoyment of each other’s com-pany and included conversa-tions of ideas for celebrating our Italian heritage and culture at future events. Everyone in atten-dance enjoyed the celebrations.

Two hundred fifty people gathered at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Wilmington on Saturday, November 3 to witness the induction of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 into the Wilmington High School Athletic Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame was the brain-child of Aldo A. Caira, a resident of Wilmington and a National and State Past President of the Order Sons of Italy in America. His son, Aldo Caira

Jr., current president of the Lodge and Sports Commis-sion Chairman for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, ac-cepted the honor on behalf of its members. He noted with pride that the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge is the only or-ganization in Wilmington to have achieved the honor of Benefactor.

The following are the remarks of Toastmaster James Stewart, who lauded the Lodge’s gener-

osity to the Town of Wilmington in general and to the schools’ athletic programs:

“On March 12, 1967, an idea was put into motion by three active people – Laura Caira, Frances Gray, and George Murray – which would have a significant impact on not only the Athletic Program at Wilmington High School, but the entire Town, as well. This idea would become the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183, Order Sons of Italy in America. It was to become one of the most charitable organizations in the Town of Wilmington.

From their first meetings held in the Wilmington Skating Club, through their aggressive fundraising programs and their members, the Sons of Italy built a permanent lodge home on Ballardvale Street in Wilm-ington and opened its doors in 1976.

It would become a social center for the members and the residents of Wilmington. It was the hub of fundraising for the community and the Sons of Italy. A leader in chari-table donations to the Town of Wilmington, they continued their work at this location for twenty years, until a decision was made to sell the building in 1996. The sale of the property did not slow down the Sons of Italy from their social activities,

fundraising ventures or support of the community. They have taken on a larger role of provid-ing for all ages in the Town of Wilmington.

The Wilmington Sons of Italy has donated many items to the Town, which include: a DARE police car, senior citizen handicapped-accessible van, two thermal imaging devices for WFD, and a Fire Department pick-up truck. They provided funding to repair the Gazebo on the Town Common and to assist the Town with numerous other endeavors.

The Lodge provides fi nancial support to other non-profit organizations in Wilmington, including Local Heroes, iPods for Wounded Warriors, Commu-nity Fund Food Pantry, Wildcat Athletic Alumni & Friends, and the Wilmington Band Parents. They support the Relay for Life, various Recreation and Senior Citizen Department programs, and provide generous support to Wilmington Memorial Library by sponsoring a family plan to the New England Aquarium. Additionally, the Lodge spon-sors and supports Wilmington youth athletic activities, includ-ing Little League, Youth Hockey, Pop Warner, TOPS Soccer, and Youth Soccer.

They have been a major con-tributor to the Wilmington School system, installing new

playgrounds and equipment at the North Intermediate School and Woburn Street School, and providing stadium jackets for the wildcat Marching Band and uniforms for the Color Guard. Since their existence, they have provided thousands of dollars in scholarship aid to Wilmington students.

The support of the Sons of Italy to the Wildcat Family has been tremendous. They have provided electronic scoreboards for Alumni Stadium, the Dick Scanlon Baseball Field, and the Lacrosse Field at the Woburn Street School; indoor batting cages for the baseball and softball teams; and assisted in the purchase of uniforms for various Wildcat Sports Teams. They have sponsored the Wilm-ington High School Holiday Wrestling Tournament for twen-ty-fi ve years, which is consid-ered one of the most prestigious tournaments in Massachusetts high school sports. As a result of their dedication to youth sports, the Wilmington Sons of Italy was inducted into the Massachusetts High School Wrestling Hall of Fame.

The Athletic Department is very appreciative for the con-tinuing support of the Sons of Italy, and is proud to salute them as a deserving inductee of the Wilmington High School Athletic Hall of Fame.”

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PORTSMOUTH — A slice of Italian life was shared at the local Sons of Italy Lodge 2303’s annual Octoberfest Italian heri-tage festival.

With the smell of sausage, meatballs and sauce wafting through the air, and Ports-mouth resident Bi l l Webb crooning along with his favor-ite Italian love songs by Jimmy Roselli, the scene at the 1845 School House at the Plains was straight out of Little Italy.

Lodge President John Sem-prini said the festival helps shine a spotlight on the local Sons of Italy and brings in new members. Everything from the food to the seating required volunteers to prepare, and Sem-prini credited a “faithful” crew for making the event possible.

Among the guests who sought out applications for member-ship to the Sons of Italy were Rye residents Andrea and Bill Pierce, who moved to the Sea-

coast from Hollis a couple of months ago. Andrea Pierce said her family is Italian and when she saw an article in the news-paper previewing the festival, she and her husband decided to attend.

“Because we’re new to the area, we wanted to meet some new people,” she said.

Her husband, who has an Irish background, said the atmosphere at the Sons of Italy event was familiar. “I feel like I’m at one of her family reunions,” he said.

With Italian-American fami-

Showing off shirts celebrating Italian pride are Bill Webb of Portsmouth, left, and Paul Russo of Greenland, at the Italian Festival in Portsmouth on Sunday.

(Photo by Cheryl Senter)

Taste of Italy in Port CitySeacoast Area Lodge #2303 Holds Festival

by Joey Cresta, Portsmouth Herald

From left: Kristine Cuzzi and Mary Ciotti, both of Portsmouth, and Joe Mangiafico of York, Maine, enjoy the food served at Sunday’s Italian Heritage Festival.

(Photo by Cheryl Senter)

lies now several generations removed from their ancestors who immigrated to the United States, Semprini said that heritage seems less important to some people. But celebrat-ing where you come from is something everyone should do, he added.

“If you learn a little bit about

your heritage, you learn a little bit of pride in yourself,” he said.

There was plenty of heritage and history to be learned as guests sat together and talked about the meals their parents used to prepare, the trips to the local butcher shop they would take as kids, and other stories about life in Portsmouth’s old North End.

Some lamented the loss of the old Italian neighbor-hood located around Russell and Deer streets, which was razed during urban renew-al in the 1960s. Portsmouth reside Dick Fusegni said his father wanted to buy back their home, which still stands on The Hill today, from the city, but the city kept it to use as a senior recreation facility. He said that once the city moved its senior center to Parrott Avenue, it sold his father’s old home.

“That wasn’t part of urban renewal. That wasn’t part of the rules,” he said.

Also in attendance Sunday were some members of the Rochester Sons of Italy Lodge 2380. Lodge President Michael DelloIacono said it was nice to mingle with Sons of Italy mem-bers from another community.

“We always try to support our clubs,” he said.

“Not only that, the sausage is good,” added Rochester lodge member John Mammone.

The ITAM Lodge #564 recently crowned their 2012 Bocce League champions. Bob Furlano, captain of last year’s champi-

ITAM Lodge #564 Bocce League Championsby Alba Wendling

(L-R): Tina Pularo, Captain Tom Delano, Bob Furlano, and Shirley DiNicola. (Not pictured: Nina Manstrangelo)

Minerva Lodge #1846 of Stoughton was proud to present its 2012 scholarships to three young college-bound students: Eric Galano, Jordon Benson, and Cassie Foxx.

Minerva Lodge #1846Awards Scholarships

by Janet Polillio

Presenting the scholarship to recipient Eric Galano (right) is Annette Montesano (left), Chairman of the Scholarship Committee and a Trustee of the Lodge.

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The Grand Lodge received notifi cation of the death of the following members. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts extends sincere condolences to the members of their families.

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(L-R): Joe Racamato, Marilyn Racca, scholarship recipient Nicholas Lemieux, Aubree Lemieux, Kevin and Marylou Lemieux, and President Arthur Guardia.

Wakefi eld Lodge #1734 Awards Scholarshipsby Arthur Guardia

At their June dinner meet-ing, the Wakefi eld Lodge #1734

(L-R): Joe Racamato, Keith Landry, scholarship recipient Rebecca Landry, Donna, Lois and Larry Landry, and President Arthur Guardia.

honored this year’s scholarship recipients Rebecca Landry,

Nicholas Lemieux, and Alyssa Guida (not pictured).

Policyholder Lodge # Benefi ciaryFelicia Boccardo 379 Nicola Boccardo

Vito Cassese 278 Madeline Cassese

Grace Colantuoni 1178 Charles Colantuoni

Maria Fresco 1931 Marylou S. Fresco

Grace Germano 1235 Orlando Germano

Charles Gugliemi 1356 Estate of Charles Gugliemi

Eleanor Herzig 856 Marion Cianfl one

Anna Martorelli 1402 Antonio Martorelli

Celia Pacella 2641 Michael Pacella

Pierine Paoli 564 Ettore Paoli

Mary Pica 278 John H. Pica Sr.

Nancy Puppolo 704 Henry Puppolo

Jennie Ruggiero 564 Marie Procopio

Rocco Sarni Jr. 760 Adele Elizabeth Sarni

Ester Steward 1422 Marie D. Steward

BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSIONUNCLAIMED POLICIES

The Benefi t Insurance Commission is trying to reach the families of the following lodge members who passed away in the past several years. If you have any information about how we can reach them, please contact Paul Guida in the Grand Lodge offi ce at 617-489-5234 or via email to: [email protected].

Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg James N. FioreCristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Leopold R. LeblancCristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Rita MorizzoCristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Angela ScaficchiaCristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Edward VitoneBandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro John S. RisottiGorizia #467 Rumford Anthony J. FergolaPeter B. Gay #540 Taunton Albert AlegiITAM #564 Pittsfield Edward A. RecchiaITAM #564 Pittsfield Jennie J. SpasykDante Alighieri #648 Waltham Antonio CapizziNorth Adams #704 North Adams David P. BettiMethuen #902 Methuen Sandy GiuffridaVittorio Veneto #1035 Fall River Evelyn LecznarPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Alberico VolanteAmbrose D. Cedrone #1069 Newton Richard F. Hay Jr.Giuseppe Mazzini #1115 Revere Joseph PalermoNorwood Italian #1235 Norwood Caterina StumpoMilford #1356 Milford Evelyn F. AllegrezzaMilford #1356 Milford Flora A. DumontFrancesco DeSanctis #1411 Natick Josephine MotoBraintree Ladies #1422 Braintree Josephine M. RichardiStella Del Nord #1436 Quincy Angela M. LaFerlaWinchester Men #1580 Winchester David J. SalibaCornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Gilda D’AntonioCornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Sally LombardCornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Ida R. NapolitanoWoburn Ladies #1584 Woburn Barbara A. MieleWinchester Women #1592 Winchester Josie DiNicolaWinchester Women #1592 Winchester Eleanor RussoSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Joseph AlbanoSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Pina ArpinoSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Charles DeRomaG. Marconi #1620 Lee Mary R. PizziVictor Emanuel #1646 Haverhill Fred BattistiniMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Betty DiBlasio Maria Montessori #1744 Belmont Esther M. RestucciaMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Jeanette RuggeriSouth Shore Men’s #1850 Hingham John H. DuffSouth Shore Men’s #1850 Hingham Lawrence St. LaurentMelrose #1931 Melrose Josephine RotondiLawrence Ladies #2026 Lawrence Grace CiofoloLawrence Ladies #2026 Lawrence Beatrice ScrofanoWinthrop Mixed #2057 Winthrop Angelo J. BoncoreWinthrop Mixed #2057 Winthrop Marie TurnerAngelo Giuseppe Roncalli #2183 Wilmington Rosemary E. MalvoneSeacoast Area #2303 Portsmouth Paul AnaniaSeacoast Area #2303 Portsmouth Joseph M. Verna

The Grand Lodge received notifi cation of the death of the following members. The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts extends sincere condolences to the members of their families.

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