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or State Delegates to VOTE by Mail.

(a) The Member(s) will have to request a Vote by Mail Ballot to receive the Mail in Ballot.

(b) The lodge will mail the Mail in Ballot to the member along with an envelope marked Elec-tion Ballot enclosed.

(c) Once receiving the Mail in Ballot, the member would complete the ballot, put it in the Election Envelope, seal it and enclose the Election Ballot in another envelope with a return address and mail it to the Presi-dent of the fi lial lodge.

(d) The President will forward the unopened Election Envelope to the Financial Secretary who will check the eligibility of the member on the night of the elec-tion and forward the unopened Mail in Ballot to the Electoral Committee to be opened and included in the vote tally of the election.

(e) The Mail in Ballot must be received no later than the date of election to be included in the election result.

The Committee on Laws rec-ommended rejection of the proposed by-law change, and the Chair so moved. The mo-tion was seconded, and after some discussion, the motion was carried.

The second Proposal was from the Santa Famiglia Lodge #2834 proposes that M.L. ART.21 (State Council – powers and prerogatives) to be amended to add the following: To authorize a fi nancial hardship waiver to any Lodge which submits a writ-ten request to the State Council. Such request for a waiver shall be for an amount not to exceed one quarter of a Lodge’s yearly total Per Capita Tax, as as-sessed by the Grand Lodge.

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On Saturday, June 12, 2010, Grand Lodge Delegates gath-ered at the Holiday Inn, 31 Hampshire Street, Mansfi eld, Massachusetts for the one-day State Convention. Convention Chairman State 1st Vice Presi-dent Carmelita Bello greeted the assembled Delegates and acknowledged the Members of the State Council, Ben-efit Insurance Commission, Chairmen of Permanent Com-missions, Lodge Presidents, National Officers and State President James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano to their places.

State Pres ident James DiStefano introduced guests, National Past Historian Lucy Codella and State Past Presi-dent Joseph Fay of New York.

State Pres ident James DiStefano was handed the gavel and called for a preliminary report of the Credential and Registration Committee. There being a quorum, the offi cers donned their regalia and the First Session of the 96th Annual Convention was declared of-fi cially opened.

The Principles of the Order were read and the Colors pre-sented by the assigned flag bearers, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and the playing of the Italian National Anthem and of our National Anthem. The colors were then posted and State Chaplain Reverend Father Gregory Mercurio delivered the invocation asking all delegates to keep in mind the Fraternity on which our Order is based.

A motion was made and sec-onded to accept the Minutes of the 95th Annual State Conven-tion as printed. Voted and so ordered.

A motion was made and sec-onded to accept State President James DiStefano’s Report as

OSIA 96th Annual State Convention Highlightsby Dorothy Berlandi

printed in the 96th Annual Convention Workbook. Voted and so ordered.

At this time a motion was made to accept all the reports with the exception of Judiciary and Budget. Motion was sec-onded, voted and so ordered.

State Recording Secretary Ron Hill was asked to read any correspondence, or notices from lodges to the delegation. Brother Hill read the various notices of events which will be held in the various lodges and the Grand Lodge throughout the following months.

The Committee on Budget and Finance, the Committee on Laws and the President’s Cabinet Meeting met in var-ious rooms at 10:15 a.m. At 11:00 a. m. the Committee on Italian Culture and the Commit-tee on Social Justice held their meetings.

After lunch the convention reconvened with the reports of the various Committees. Brother Arthur Bennett Chair-man of Budget and Finance reviewed the Budget with his committee and brought his report back to the delegation. Motion was made and seconded to accept the report. Voted and so ordered.

The Committee on Laws met at 10:15 a.m. with Chairman Philip Privitera, Esq. and Vice Chairman Robert Boncore, Esq. There were three proposals to be addressed. The first pro-posal was from the G. Marconi Lodge #1620 proposed that the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts submits a proposal to the 2011 National Convention to amend the General Laws to allow fi lial lodge members who are out of state, country, or incapacitated and cannot be present at the date of Elections of Offi cers or Special Elections for Offi cer(s)

Reception Honoring

State First Lady

Kathy DiStefanoSUNDAY, OCTOBER 3, 2010

The Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA) has joined with a coalition of organizations working to preserve the advance Placement (AP) Italian Program and has launched a nationwide fundraising campaign to help fund this important language program.

The Advanced Placement (AP) program offers high school students the chance to com-plete college-level courses in 22 subjects, including foreign languages. AP courses help prepare students for college-level work whereby they gain college credits, which allows them to take more advanced courses when they get to col-lege. Students who have suc-cessfully completed AP courses receive special consideration by college admission, which in-creases their changes of college acceptance and scholarship awards.

Despite its growing popular-ity in US schools, the AP Ital-ian Program, that OSIA helped establish in 2005, is in danger of permanent elimination for lack of funds. Approximately $3 million is required to save the program.

Italian Ambassador to the U.S. Giulio Terzi Di Sant’Agata was instrumental in obtaining

ITALIAN LANGUAGEAdvanced Placement Program

a commitment from the Italian government to for $1.5 Million over a three-year period to un-derwrite the AP program, pro-viding this country’s national Italian American Community raises matching funds.

OSIA considers preserving and expanding Italian Studies an integral part of its raison d’etre. As such, in December 2009, OSIA officers unani-mously voted to support fund-ing for the AP program and have pledged a minimum; of $75,000 over three years. Other Italian American Organizations includ-ing NIAF, UNICO, Columbus Citizens Foundation and the American Society of the Ital-ian Legions of Merit, also have pledged funding and more organizations are expected to join this coalition with varying amounts of pledges support.

We are asking our members to help save our beautiful Ital-ian language from elimination in our schools and depriving students of their choice to study Italian.

A donation from your Lodge would greatly assist us in achieving our goal and preserv-ing the AP Program in Italian. Checks can be made payable to Grand Lodge, 93 Concord Avenue, Belmont, MA 02478.

Please join us in honoring OSIA’s First Lady Kathy DiStefano on Sunday, October 3. 2010 at 12:00 noon at the Crestview located at 36 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, Massachusetts.

As the saying goes behind every successful man is a great woman. Kathy DiStefano is not only a gracious lovely lady she is a supportive wife to Order Sons of Italy State Presi-dent James DiStefano and loving mother to their children and grandchildren.

Kathy will be honored during October Italian Heritage Month, which is a month to acknowledge the beauty of our Italian culture and to recognize the accomplishments of Italians and Italian Americans.

For more information and to order your tickets please log onto www.osiama.org or call the Grand Lodge at 617-489-5234.


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NO. 4 - July/August 201085TH 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 MICHAEL DI STEFANO State Treasurer

STATE PAST PRESIDENTS KEVIN A. CAIRA JOSEPH A. RUSSO JOSEPH S. GIUFFRIDA PHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ CHARLES H. PERENICK HON. STATE PAST PRESIDENT PETER B. GAY, ESQ.

STATE TRUSTEES DISTRICT NO. 1 LOUIS E. FLORIANI, JR.

DISTRICT N0. 2 MARGARET CAMPBELL

DISTRICT NO. 3 FRANCO BATTISTA MATTHEW J. EZEKIEL

DISTRICT NO. 4 DR. JOHN CHRISTOFORO

DISTRICT NO. 5 DENISE FURNARI

DISTRICT NO. 6 MARIE JACKSON

DISTRICT NO. 7 THERESA FARINA

AT-LARGE CAROL ROSSI RICHARD R. SACCA JOHN J. SILVA, JR.

STATE CHAPLAINREV. GREGORY MERCURIO

President’sMessage

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from James DiStefano

BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION WALTER ROBAK, President

ANTHONY PANAGGIO, JR., TreasurerPAUL DI BONA, Secretary

COMMISSIONERSMARY ANN BELLO - MARJORIE CAHN - STEVEN CEDRONE

DIANE MODICA - RICHARD PICONE - ROSS ZAGAMI

CHAIRMEN OF PERMANENT COMMISSIONS

BUDGET 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 STEPHEN A. COZZAGLIO

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION DOROTHY BERLANDI

SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION DONNA GIULIANI

SPORTS COMMISSION STEPHEN DE ANGELIS

STATE DEPUTY RITA MALETTA-ROBAK

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

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

PETER B. GAY, National Past PresidentJOHN F. DE PINTO, National TrusteeWALTER ROBAK, National Trustee

PHILIP PRIVITERA, National Foundation TrusteeJOSEPH RUSSO, National Foundation Trustee

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Dear Sisters and Brothers;I hope all of you enjoyed the one day conven-

tion as much as I did, there was a great deal of information that had to be disseminated, and much business to be taken care of, and with the great help of all the State Offi cers and Com-missioners, and the delegates, all the necessary work was completed, and we still had time to fraternize with our brothers and sisters. I’d like to thank the Chairman of Permanent Commissions for the great job they did at the breakout meet-ings, to Brother Arthur Bennett thank you for a fi ne job with the Budget Meeting, to Brother Al DeNapoli, thanks for the very professional work with the Social Justice meeting, to brother Pat Moreno, thank you for all your enthusiasm that you shared with the Italian Culture Committee and at the Breakout Meeting. To Brother Phil Privitera thank you for chairing a very produc-tive and enthusiastic meeting. It’s people like these commissioners that put THEIR all into the Order Sons of Italy that makes us such a great organization.

I would like to ask all members to remind their lodge presidents to distribute our booklet on se-curing a lasting legacy to each of their members, please take the time to read this booklet and if you should have any questions, feel free to call the Grand Lodge.

Kathy and I would like to thank all the lodges that have invited us to their lodge cookouts this summer.

I ask that lodges to keep sending in photos and articles of activites that they are having, so that we can continue to share them with all of our membership in the Sons of Italy News.

I hope you’re enjoying the Know your OSIA Council in the newspaper, all the delegates got to see and know them at convention, but we feel that the membership should get to know them also, and be able to put faces to names.

We continue to have Grand Lodge events all through the summer months. Don’t forget our famous state wide Bocce Tournament held at the Watertown Lodge on September 19th. Our C & E Walk-a-thon will be held on September 26th at Breakheart Reservation, Saugus Mas-sachusetts, chairman brother Anthony Panaggio has scheduled a great day for the whole family to enjoy. Brothers and sisters this is our largest fundraiser for our scholarships, and the one thing we must continue to do is give our young-sters a chance to further their education. And become the future leaders of this great country and this great organization.

You have seen the save the date notice in our newspaper for a reception honoring our State First Lady Kathy DiStefano on October 3rd at Crestview, Woburn Masschusetts, for tickets call the Grand Lodge.

November 7th our Sports Commissioner will hold a cribbage tournament at the Quincy Lodge.

Of course we can’t forget our signature event of the year the world renowned Purple Aster Ball to be held at Spinelli’s Lynnfi eld, Massachusetts on November 13, 2010. Please call the Grand Lodge for tickets to all of our events, and I thank you in advance for participating.

I know we’re all proud of our Italian Heritage and our Italian roots, this was found on the in-ternet and it reminds us of the great things we Italians have accomplished.

I AM AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN“I am an Italian-American. My roots are deep in

an ancient soil, drenched by the Mediterranean sun, and watered by pure streams from snow capped mountains.

I am enriched by thousands of years of cul-ture.

My hands are those of the mason, the artist, the man of the soil.

My thoughts have been recounted in the an-nals of Rome, the poetry of Virgil, the Creations of Dante, and the philosophy of Benedetto Croce.

I am an Italian-American, and from my ancient world, I f irst spanned the seas to the New World.

I am Cristoforo Colombo.I am Giovanni Caboto known in American His-

tory as John Cabot, discoverer of the mainland of North America.

I am Amerigo Vespucci, who gave my name to the New World, America. First to sail on the Great Lakes in 1679, founder of the territory that became the State of Illinois, colonizer of Louisiana and Arkansas, I am Enrico Tonti.

I am Filippo Mazzei friend of Thomas Jefferson, and my thesis on the equality of man was written into the Bill of Rights.

I am William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence.

I am an Italian-American. I fi nanced the North-west Expedition of George Rogers Clark and accompanied him through the lands that would become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. I am Colonel Francesco Vigo.

I mapped the Pacifi c from Mexico to Alaska and to the Philippines. I am Alessandro Malaspina.

I am Giacomo Beltrami, discoverer of the source of the Mississippi River in 1823.

I created the Dome of the United States Capitol. They call me The Michelangelo of America. I am Constantino Brumidi.

In 1904, I founded in San Francisco, the Bank of Italy now known as the Bank of America, the largest fi nancial institution in the world, I am A.P. Giannini.

I am Enrico Fermi, father of nuclear science in America.

I am Steve Geppi, founder of Diamond Com-ics, the largest distributorship of comics on the planet.

I am the fi rst enlisted man to earn the Medal of Honor in World War II; I am John Basilone of New Jersey.

I am an Italian-American. I am the million strong who served in America’s armies and tens of thou-sands whose names are enshrined in military cemeteries from Guadalcanal to the Rhine.

I am the steelmaker in Pittsburgh, the grower in the Imperial Valley of California, the textile designer in Manhattan, the moviemaker in Hol-lywood, the homemaker and the breadwinner in over 10,000 communities.

I am an American without stint or reservation, loving this land as only one who understands history; its agonies and its triumphs can love and serve it.

I will not be told that my contribution is any less nor my role as worthy as that of any other American.

I will stand in support of this nation’s freedom and protect it against all foes.

My heritage has dedicated me to this nation.I am proud of my full heritage, and I shall re-

main worthy of it.”I am an Italian-AmericanSource: Angelo Bianchi, Esq., of New Jersey,

former president of the Commission for Social Justice, the anti-defamation arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America.

I’m sure Mr. Bianchi speaks for all Italian Americans on our feelings for this great country, and for our feelings about Italy.

Please visit our website at www.osiama.org, we have made some great changes and if you have any suggestions please let us know.

Please pay attention to the new rates for ad-vertising in our Sons of Italy News, if your lodge would like to place an ad or if anyone in your membership has a business please encour-age them to place an ad in your magazine. The monies go to defray the cost of the printing and mailing.

Kathy and I wish for you to keep cool in this hot summer we’re having, and to enjoy the remainder of the summer, we look forward to seeing you all in September. God bless you all and God bless the order Sons of Italy.

Cari Sorelle e FratelliMi auguro che a voi tutti sia stato di gradimento

il (recente) Congresso Statale, di un giorno, al par di me; Molte informazioni furono distribuite,

come pure molte cose da tener conto, con l’assistenza dei membri del Consiglio Statale e

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Meet MARGARET CAMPBELL, State Trustee - District 2

Hometown: Worcester, Massachusetts

Italian Roots: Foggia, Italy

Occupation: Medical Secretary

Joined OSIA: January 1998

Current Lodge: Worcester Lodge #168 Worcester, Massachusetts

Current Position and Main Responsibilities in OSIA: State Trustee - District 2 Initiatives, Plans, Goals: My plans and goals are to increase membership and to get young people interested in the Order Sons of Italy.

OSIA’s Greatest Strength: We have many strengths, our enthusiasm of our Italian Heritage and traditions.

OSIA Could Improve: I am still trying to fi nd the one solution on how OSIA could improve in many areas.

How Can We Do Th at: Not sure.

Advice to Lodge Presidents: Team work, everyone working together.

Meet MATTHEW EZEKIEL, State Trustee - District 3

Hometown: Charlestown,Live – Stoneham, MAItalian Roots: Centrache in the Province of Catanzaro, Calabria, ItalyOccupation: Freelance Production Manager for Special EventsJoined OSIA: --Current Lodge: Medford Lodge #1359, Medford, MassachusettsChief Duties State: Chairman, State Trustees, and District 3 State TrusteeInitiatives, Plans, Goals: Over the course of the next two years, my goals are to help the Order Sons of Italy in America in any way that I can, also to keep our heritage and ancestry alive and remembered. To help promote the Filial Lodges as well as our Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in their endeavors. OSIA’s Greatest Strength: OSIA’s greatest strength to me is the history and heritage it has created here in the United States of America. Th e fact that my ancestors as well as yours came to this great country to make their lives better and also the lives of their future blood. Th ey came together and created this Organization which spread across this great land from the East Coast to the West Coast to unify this thing that runs in our blood. What is this thing that runs in our blood? Italian descent, Liberty Equality and Fraternity meant a lot to them and I feel it is still one of the greatest strengths that hold us together as an Order.OSIA Could Improve: Th e area I would like to see OSIA improve on is with the membership.How Can Th is Be Done: To me, I feel we are not out there enough. Th ere are at least a hundred festivals through this great state of Massachusetts that I think we should start going to. We need to create a pamphlet promoting the OSIA. We need to create something that can be dropped at our local Italian owned and operated stores. We need to tell people who OSIA is and what they have contributed to Italian people and the pride they hold.Advice for Lodge Presidents: All I ask the Presidents to do is teach. What do I mean by teach? It is time to make sure your Council knows the By-laws and what they are suppose to be doing in the seats they are holding. One theme I have been seeing is, as brothers and sisters move up the seats in our Lodges we forget to teach our predecessors what they are suppose to be doing. We allow them to fail and look bad. Th is should not happen! Presidents are there because they have been seen as a beacon of what this Order encompasses and it is Presidents who should be making sure their Council is strong and educated.

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Meet FRANCO BATTISTA, State Trustee - District 3

Hometown: Newton, MassachusettsItalian Roots: Bianchi/Battista Fontana Liri, Italy, Province of Frosinone, Lazio RegionOccupation: Administrative Assistant at Genove Oil & Air Co., Inc.Joined OSIA: --Current Lodge: Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge #1069, Newton, MassachusettsCurrent Position and Main Responsibility: Currently liaison to Walk-a-thon, Tri-Chairperson of Pot of Gold.Plans, Initiatives and/or Goals: I wish to serve my constituents from District 3 to the best of my ability and try to visit each and every lodge in my District as well as throughout Mass., NH, Maine and Vermont over these next two years of my term. I have met some wonderful people and made some long lasting friendships along the way.OSIA’s Greatest Strength: Th e greatest strength of the OSIA I fi rmly believe is Family! Ever since we were little cubs in our Lions’ Den, it was all about “la famiglia”! Sunday lunches, were a MUST and it was a Banquet (4, 5, 6 sometimes a 7 course meal). I’m fortunate to still have both my parents still living and still entertaining the whole family for Sunday Lunch or Dinner; we wouldn’t have it any other way. With family, come traditions, which only you and your Italian family share. Th e diff erent Holiday’s such as Easter, Th anksgiving and Christmas are like no other.OSIA Could Improve: Th ere is always room for improvement no matter what situation. Particularly, throughout the OSIA membership and retention are key elements.How Can Th is Be Done: Lodge Presidents and members need to fi nd ways to draw people to want to join, participate and believe in what we stand for, Liberty, Equality and most important to me Fraternity. Fun functions and more interesting Lodge meetings are a great beginning and sharing those ideas with other Lodges are also extremely helpful.Advice to Lodge Presidents: Th is year our Organization & Education Commission has set up Regional Seminars that are taking place at a Lodge near you. I encourage everyone to attend at least one. You’ll never know what you might gain from this precious experience unless you participate.

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July 11, 2010

James DiStefano,PresidentOrder of the Sons of ItalyGrand Lodge of Massachusetts93 Concord AvenueBelmont MA 02478

Dear President DiStefano,

On behalf of the Dr. Robert J. Calabrese Junior Lodge #2863 please accept this as our thanks to you in instituting our Lodge and installing its members and its offi cers on Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010 at the Thomas Talbot Masonic Lodge in Billerica Center.

Special thanks is also extended to State Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane, State Junior Commission Division President Charles DeStefano and State Organization and Education Commission Chairman Stephen Coz-zaglio for making this installation an incredible experience for the nearly 100 people in attendance.

Our Lodge would also like to thank the following representatives from the National Lodge, the Massachusetts Grand Lodge and local Senior and Junior lodges for attending this very special evening:

National Second Vice President and Past State President Kevin CairaState First Vice President Carmelita Bello

State Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo KaneState Trustee District 7 and Liaison to State Junior Commission Division

Theresa FarinaState Sports Commission Chairman and President Piave Fiume Lodge

#1036 Watertown State Public Relations Commission ChairmanDorothy Berlandi

State First Lady Kathy DiStefanoPast State First Lady Cheryl Caira

Sandra Cozzaglio, Trustee to Guglielmo Marcione Lodge #1620 (Lee MA)Steve DeAngelis, President to Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 Watertown

Anna DeAngelis, Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 WatertownAmy Caira, President to Wilmington Sons of Italy Junior Lodge #3729

Giana Buscone, Vice President to Wilmington Sons of ItalyJunior Lodge #3729

Alessandra Farina, Wilmington Sons of Italy Junior Lodge #3729Mary Buscone, Supervisor to Wilmington Sons of Italy Junior Lodge #3729Karen Scalzi, Supervisor to Wilmington Sons of Italy Junior Lodge #3729

Donna Quinno, President to Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584Nancy Dinelli, Financial Secretary to Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584

Carolynn Getz, Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584We are very excited that our charter signers — President Gregory Cedrone,

Vice President Amanda Lucidi and Trustee Jessica Mazzone — had the vision for our Lodge and will help to lead us in the upcoming months. We are also very excited to work with our co-supervisors Joan Parcewski (Secretary of the Billerica Lodge), Lisa Luther (State Deputy to the Billerica Lodge) and Rafaella Gird (member of the Billerica Lodge).

Our Lodge is proud to bear the name of Dr. Robert J. Calabrese, former Superintendent of Schools in Billerica, who passed away unexpectedly last year. We know that he will be watching over us in his small way and help our co-supervisors to guide us in the months to come.

The Dr. Robert J. Calabrese Junior Lodge would also like to thank the Grand Lodge of MA for its generous donation of $100 to help start off with a solid fi nancial foundation.

Respectfully,

Dr. Robert J Calabrese Junior Lodge #2863c/o Billerica Sons of Italy Mixed Lodge #2268PO Box 85, Billerica, MA 01821

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2010 C&E Trust Walk-a-thon Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MA

OCTOBER 3, 2010 Reception Honoring First Lady Kathy DiStefano The Crestview, Woburn, MA

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dei capi-comissioni, come pure dei delegati.. Il lavoro da fare fu concluso cosi’ che rimase del tempo per socializzare fraterna-mente con le sorelle ed i fratelli (dell’Ordine).

Gradirei ringraziare i capi delle Commissioni (15) per il grande lavoro svolto durante le riunioni (pomeridiane), al Fratello Arthur Bennet che ringrazio per l’effi cace lavoro riguardante la discussione sul bilancio, al Fratello Al Di Napoli per l’impegno profes-sionale espresso alla riunione della commissione ‘Giustizia Sociale’, al Fratello Pat Moreno per l’entusiasmo espresso, e condiviso con la commissione ‘Cultura Italiana’. Ringrazia-menti anche al Fratello Filippo Privitera per aver condotto una riunione produttiva ed entusi-astica. Ed e’ con questi indivi-dui, capi commissioni, dedicate all’Ordine Figli d’Italia che manteniamo alto il prestigio di questa organizzazione.

Vorrei chiedere a tutti i presi-denti delle Logge di distribuire l’opuscolo a tutti i membri di ciascuna loggia; descrive come stabilire un lascito di succes-sione. Studiatelo bene, e se avete delle domande da fare, mettetevi in contatto con la Grande Loggia.

Kathy ed io estendiamo tutti i nostri ringraziamenti a tutte le logge che ci hanno invitati quest’estate ai loro picnic.

Vorrei rammentare a tutte le logge di inviarci foto ed arti-coli di tutte le attivita’ svolte in maniera che dia loro la possibil-ita’ di condividere le loro attivita’ con tutti i membri dell’Ordine, sulle pagine del nostro periodico “Sons Of Italy News”.

Spero che a tutti sia di gradi-mento la nostra presentazione dei membri del Consiglio Statale nel nostro periodico; tutti i dele-gate hanno avuto l’oppoirtunita’ di conoscere loro ‘di persona’ al recente Congresso, perche’ ave-vamo il desiderio che i membri conoscano i loro dirigenti.

Anche durante l’estate con-tinuiamo coi nostri eventi. Ri-cordiamo a tutti di partecipare alla ‘ festa dell’aragosta’ che si terra’ alla Loggia di Hingham, il giorno 8 agosto. Non dimen-ticate il nostro tradizionale torneo di bocce, alla loggia di Watertown, il prossimo 19 set-tembre. Non dimenticate poi la ‘passeggiata agonostica’, orga-nizzata dalla “C & E Commis-sion” per il prossimo 26 settem-bre, al “Beakheart Reservation” di Saugus, MA Questo evento e’ sotto la supervisione del Fra-tello Antonio Panaggio, che ha organizzato una giornata piena di attivita’ per l’intera famiglia, e per goderci la compagnia di tutti I fratelli e sorelle. Questo e’ il maggior evento per la raccolta di fondi per le borse di studio, e l’unica ed importante cosa da fare e’ offrire ai nostril giovani l’opportunita’ di perseguire i loro studi e diventare i future leader di questo grande Paese, e di questa grande organiz-zazione.

Sapete di gia’ la data, come pubblicato nel nostro periodico, del ricevimento per onorare la nostra ‘First Lady’ Kathy Di Stefano, il prossimo 3 ottobre, 2010, al ‘Crestview’ di Woburn, MA Per ordinare biglietti basta chiamare la Grande Loggia.

Il 7 novembre, 2010 il capo commissione SPORT terra’ un torneo di ‘Cribbage’ alla loggia

• Presidents Message (Continued from Page 2)di Quincy, MA Naturalmente non possiamo dimenticare il nostro maggior evento dell’anno, il “Purple Aster”, che avra’ luogo allo “Spinelli” di Lynnfi eld il 13 novembre, 2010. Si prega di contattare la Grande Loggia per ordinare biglietti per questo e per altre funzioni. Per questo vi ringrazio anticipatamente per la vostra partecipazione.

Sono consapevole, come voi tuti, che siamo orgogliosi del nostro retaggio italiano e delle nostra radici. Quello che segue e’ apparso nell’Internet, e ci rammenta delle grandi imprese che noi italiani abbiamo con-seguito.

Sono un italo AmericanoSono un italic-americano. Le

mie radici sono profonde in una terra antica tutta inzuppata

dal sole mediterraneo, ed innaffiata da puri torrenti da montagne coperte din eve. Mi sento arricchito da millenni di cultura. Le mie mani sono quelle di un muratore, di un artista, dell’uomo della terra. I miei pensieri fanno parte degli annali di Roma: la poesia di Virgilio, le creazioni letterarie di Dante, e la fi losofi a di Benedetto Croce.

Sono un italo-americano, e dal mio mondo antico io, per prima, sfi dai gli oceani verso il nuovo mondo. Mi chiamo Cristoforo Colombo. Mi chiamo Giovanni Caboto, conosciuto come John Cabot nella storia d’America. Lo scopritore della terraferma del nord America. Mi chiamo Amerigo Vespucci ed usai il mio nome per nominare il nuovo mondo, l’America. Sono stato il primo a navigare nei grandi laghi nel 1679, e fondai il territorio che divenne lo stato dell’Illinois, il colonizzatore della Louisiana e

dell’Arkansas. Mi chiamo Errico Tonti.

Mi chiamo Filippo Mazzei, amico di Thomas Jefferson, e la mia tesi sull’uguaglianza tra gli uomini divenne parte della “Di-chiarazione deui Diritti”. Mi chia-mo William Paca, fi matario della ‘Dichiarazione d’Indipendenza. Sono un italo-americano. Io fi -nanziai la spedizione del Nord Ovest di George Rogers Clark, che accompagniai attraverso i territori che poi divennero gli Stati dell’Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin e Michigan. Sono il Colonnello Vigo.

Creai la mappa dell’oceano pacifi co, dal Messico all’Alaska, fino alle Filippine. Mi chiamo Alessandro Malaspina.

Mi chiamo Giacomo Beltrami, scopritore delle sorgenti del fi ume Mississippi nel 1823. ed edifi cai la cupola del Campido-glio di Washington.

Mi chiamano il Michelangelo d’America. Sono Constantino Brumidi. Mi chiamo A.P.Giannini e nel 1904 fondai a San Fran-cisco la banca d’Italia, poi diven-tata la Banca d’America

Mi chiamo Enrico Fermi, il padre della scienza nucleare, in America. Sono Steve Geppo, creatore di “Diamond Comics”, la piu’ grande casa distributrice di materiale comico nell’universo. Sono il primo volontario dei Ma-rines ad ottenere la “:Medaglia d’Onore” nella seconda guerra mondiale; mi chiamo John Basi-lone, del New Jersey.

Sono un italo-americano. Sono uno dei milioni che servirono nelle forze armate americane, e di decine di migliaia i cui nomi sono conservati nei cimiteri mili-tari, da Guadalcanal al Reno. Sono un’operaio delle acciaierie

The Charitable and Educa-tional Trust will hold the annu-al WALK-A-THON on Sunday, September 26, 2010. The start-ing time will be at 10:00 A.M. rain or shine. The place is the BREAKHEART RESERVATION located at 177 Forest Street, Saugus, Massachusetts.

Directions to the BREAK-HEART RESERVATION are as follows: From North or South take Route 1 to the Lynn Falls Parkway Exit. Follow Lynn Falls Parkway a short distance, take a right onto Forest Street. Park entrance is after the Kasabuski Rink.

Come and join the fun on Sunday, September 26, 2010 at 10:00 A.M. Whether you are a leisure stroller, exercise pacer or race walker, you can par-ticipate with others and enjoy the beautiful and varied route, keep fi t and help raise funds for the Charitable and Edu-cational Trust’s charitable endeavors.

Please keep in mind that your participation in this Walk-A-Thon is necessary, as the money raised helps to support our charities. We should also keep in mind that the Schol-arships given yearly by the Charitable & Educational Trust come from the proceeds of this event. So please, now as never before we need your help, these Scholarships are the future of the Order Sons of Italy!

Check-in time is 9:00 A.M. If you haven’t already mailed

2010 WALK-A-THON

in your completed sponsor list, you can take them in on Sunday morning. For your convenience a Charitable & Educational Trust Walk-A-Thon Sponsor Sheet has been included at the end of this article for your use. It can be photocopied and used.

Also, T-Shirts will be offered to all eligible registered walk-ers. Your name can be displayed on either the front or the back of the T-Shirt. There is a $200 charge for larger type, shown with your name on the front of the T-Shirt. There is a $100 charge for smaller type, with your name on the back of the T-Shirt. To order, please con-tact Anthony J. Panaggio, Jr. at (617) 548-9755.

A collation will be served after all the walkers have returned. There will be water, soda and oranges available to all during the walk.

Prizes will be awarded for the following categories:

1. Lodge with the LARGEST amount collected

2. Individual with the LARG-EST amount collected

3. First individual (either male or female adult) to reach fi nish line

4. First Junior (either male or female) to reach fi nish line

Please remember that the success of the Walk-a-Thon benefi ts the many charities that the Charitable & Educational Trust supports. We ask that you join us for this fun-fi lled day!

by Dorothy Berlandi

di Pittsburgh, della ‘Imperial Val-ley’ della California, il disegna-tore d’abbigliamento a Manhat-tan, il cineaste di Hollywood, la casalinga, ed il solo lavoratore in oltre diecimila comunita’. Sono un Americano senza lav-oro e senza restrizioni che ama questa terra come l’unica che comprenda la storia, le sue agonie ed i suoi trionfi , che puo’ amare e servire. Non voglio che mi si dica che il mio contributo sia inferiore, non meno del mio ruolo che ha valore come quello di ogni Americano. Mi faccio avanti in sostegno della liberta’ di questo Paese, e di proteggerlo da ogni avversario/nemico. Il mio retaggio mi ha forgiato per questa nazione. Sono fi ero del mio intero retaggio e rimarro’ fedele a cio’.

Fonte: Angelo Bianchi, del New Jersey, ex Presidente della Commossione di

Giustizia Sociale, l’ente (che lotta0 contro la diffamazione dell’Ordine Figli d’Italia.

Sono certo che il signor Bi-anchi esprima le opinioni di tutti gli italo-americani, che ri-fl ettono i nostril sentimenti per questo grande Paese, ed i nostril sentimenti per l’Italia.

Prego tutti di esplorare il nostro web site al www.osiama.org. Abbiamo apportato notevoli cambiamenti, e se qualcuno di voi ha dei suggerimenti, prego comunicarceli.

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Registration

Such request for waiver shall be based upon the Lodge’s fi nancial condition, declining membership, or any other such related matter. Such request shall be signed by the Lodge’s President and the Lodge’s Treasurer, and it shall include any such records, docu-ments, or writing of any kind which said Lodge maintains is in support of its request for such waiver. Such request shall be reviewed by the State Council, which shall have sole discre-tion to issue such waiver or not. No Lodge may request a waiver more than once in a two-year

period. The State Council shall act upon any request for such waiver within sixty (60) days of its receipt.


The third Proposal submitted by the Santa Famiglia Lodge #2834 proposed to delete M.L. ART. 54(a) (The Benefi t Insur-ance Commission), which reads as follows:

Opening CeremonyThe Term of Offi ce of all elected

offi cers and elected Commission-ers will be a four (4) year term. The terms of offi ce to be stag-gered so that the President, Sec-retary and one (1) Commissioner be elected at one time and two (2) years later the Treasurer and one (1) Commissioner be elected. The elected offi cers and elected Commissioners shall serve no longer than two (2) consecutive terms. The remaining Commis-sioners, four (4) to be appointed as follows: two (2) by the State President and two (2) by the President of the Benefi t Insur-ance Commission. The four (4) appointed Commissioners shall be approved by the State Council and shall serve no longer than two (2) two year terms. The ap-pointed Commissioners should have backgrounds in the fi elds of insurance, investment and law, compatible to the insurance industry. They will have all the rights as defi ned by M.L. ART, 2 paragraph (d).

And replace it with the fol-lowing:

The Term of Offi ce of all elect-ed Commissioners will be a four (4) year term. The term of offi ce is to be staggered so that the

President, Secretary and two (2) Commissioners are elected at one time and two (2) years later, the Treasurer and three (3) Commissioners be elected. Any elected offi cers and elected and elected Commissioners shall serve no longer than one four (4) year term.

In all, there shall be a total of eight (8) elected Commissioners, including the President, Treasur-er and Secretary, Commission-ers should have backgrounds

in the fi elds of insurance, invest-ment and law, compatible to the insurance industry. They will have all the rights as defi ned by M.L. ART. 2 paragraph (d).



Past Presidents



Committee on Italian Culture

Committee on Budget and Finance

President’s Cabinet Meeting

The President’s Cabinet Meet-ing Report was chaired by State President James DiStefano with Vice Chairs 1st Vice President Carmelita Bello and 2nd Vice President Antonio Sestito.

The Benefi t Insurance Com-mission President Walter “Son-ny” Robak spoke on the accom-plishments over the past year, such as commissioners visiting fi lial lodges informing members about the programs available to our members and their families. He commented on the upgrad-ing of the record system, and benefi ciary fi les, working with new programs and that our as-sociation with Raymond James, our investment company, in fi nding more profi table invest-ments. He then asked Brother Ross Zagami to inform us about the discount from Commerce Insurance Co. which is in the making, something that we can all profi t from.

It was also noted that a new Policy in the amount of $500.00 which will start September 1st, 2010 and the conditions for insurance are:

1. You must be a NEW Member

2. You MUST be UNDER 55 years old

3. You MUST be a member of good standing

4. $500.00 Three year Policy Term

5. No Cash ValueState Pres ident James

DiStefano spoke on the Per Capita which the National Of-fice, Order Sons of Italy has increased. As of October 2010 the increase will be $1.50 and in the year 2011 the increase will be $1.00. At this time President DiStefano noted that the Grand Lodge is working on special fund-raising which will help alleviate the per capita increase.

State 2nd Vice President Antonio Sestito chairman of Membership spoke on the necessity of attaining new mem-bers. The Membership Commis-sion has an Incentive Program in place which covers 2010 to 2011. He also suggested the use of Facebook to advertise for New Members. This sugges-tion was used very successfully by one Lodge President. There was much discussion from the attending Lodge Presidents on various suggestions to attaining new members.

The incentive program is as follows: It is based on member-ship totals from June 1st, 2010 to May 31st, 2011. It is based on NET increase in membership in that period.

Lodges with 200 or over mem-bers will receive $800.00

Lodges with 100 to 199 mem-bers will receive $600.00

Lodges with 50 to 99 mem-bers will receive $400.00

Lodges with 49 or under members will receive $200.00

If a Lodge brings in 20 new members and cancels 10 mem-bers the NET increase is 10.

Donald McGowan, Vice Chair of the Commission for Social Justice gave a brief wrap-up of the successes of the Commis-sion. He noted that at the Law & Justice Breakfast held in early May, Dan Rea, former WBZ-TV news reporter and current host

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Charities


Committee on Laws

of NightSide on WBZ NewsRadio 1030, shared with the attendees a DVD highlighting many of the major events of the tragic story of Mr. Salvati and three other innocent men who were wrongly accused of a gangland style murder in 1965. Mr. Rea’s determination and investiga-tive powers were such that he unearthed evidence that led to their release from jail and the commutation of their sentence from Governor Weld.

Brother McGowan also noted the recipients of this year’s awards at the Law and Justice Day Breakfast.

Brother Patrick Moreno, Chair of the Italian Culture Commis-sion reported on the work his commission is involved with. He noted that the discovery of PEGmedia.org as a media

a transfer site for community television stations has enor-mous potential to further the education cultivation that we are currently pursuing.

He encouraged all lodges to appoint a Culture Chairman at the lodge level in order to facilitate communication and grow cultural representation in each lodge.

His commission is now at work to uncover and contact persons of expertise in some area of the Italian language, or both Italian and Italian-Ameri-can culture. He also encouraged lodges to request and invite guest lecturers.

Brother Stephen Cozzaglio, Chairman of the Organization and Education Commission updated all on the workings of this commission. He spoke on the integration of the Grand Lodge into the four Organization and Education workshops that were held in Newton on January 23, in Pittsfi eld on March 13, in Braintree on May 8 and Haver-hill on June 5. The workshops were a great success!

Brother Cozzaglio noted the need for these workshops, as many lodges still DO NOT fol-low the proper procedures for Installations. He also made note of the Filial Lodge Presi-dent’s Handbook, which all new presidents should have. Also, the Membership Hand-book for those new members

who join OSIA, which con-tains basic information on the Supreme Lodge, Grand Lodge, and Filial Lodges is available by contacting the Grand Lodge Offi ce. It also contains informa-tion on parliamentary proce-dures and other knowledge that should be known by members of OSIA.

Sister Dorothy Berlandi, Chair of the Public Relations Commission spoke on the new additions to our newspaper and the need for all lodges to send in material of their events so that we share with one another what is happening in the Sons of Italy World. She noted that if you need help just contact her through the Grand Lodge Offi ce and she will gladly help.

Past State President Florence Ferullo Kane spoke on the spe-cial Fundraising that is being held to raise moneys to offset the per capita increases. At present there is a 50/50 board which when the numbers are completely sold at $20.00 each, there are two numbers drawn, the winners will receive $500.00 each (totaling $1,000.00) and the other $1,000.00 goes into a separate account allocated for the Per Capita increases, which will help all lodges.

The other Fundraising Pro-gram is still in the working stages. It is hoped that all the kinks will be ironed out so that it will be made available to all who are interested.

During this one day conven-tion accolades were given to Executive Director Paul Guida for all the innovative ideas that have been instituted in the Grand Lodge Offi ce, the updat-ing of the website, his man-agement skills, with a list too long to mention. A standing ova-tion was awarded Paul and we thank him for all he has done and continues to do. Thank You Paul!

A booklet was handed out to all delegates at this 96th Con-vention, it is also available by calling the Grand Lodge Offi ce. This booklet outlines the many methods in “Securing a Lasting Legacy” through Bequests or other Testamentary Gifts. For any member who would like to leave a lasting gift to the Order Sons of Italy, this would be promoting national education, charitable fundraising, secur-ing adequate laws for benefi ts of our members, enriching the Italian culture and heritage, and combating discrimination while protecting and upholding the positive image of the people of Italian birth or descent.

For how these plans can work for you contact the Chairman of OSIA’s Charitable Endow-ment – Albano Ponte – at (617) 489-5234 or by fax at (617) 489-5371. Other questions can be directed to (617) 489-5234, or by e-mail to [email protected].

Brother Angelo Rossi, Chair-man of the Charitable and Edu-cational Trust called upon the various chairs for Alzheimer’s, Casa Monte Cassino, Cooley’s Anemia and the Don Orione Home, giving an account of our Charities, and the need to sup-port them.

Committee on Social Justice

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Luncheon


It was announced that Mass would be held at 5:00 p.m. with our State Chaplain Reverend Gregory Mercurio.

The 97th Annual Convention will be held at the Radisson Hotel in Nashua, New Hamp-shire on Thursday June 23,

2011 through Sunday June 25, 2011.

The Convention came to a close with a Cocktail Reception

and a Dinner/Dance followed by the Pot-of-Gold.

As the convention drew to a close thanks was given

to all who worked so dili-gently to put everything into place for the delegates and guests.



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Mass

Dinner




Dinner (Continued)




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(Continued on Page 13)See you same time next year!

Welcome new delegates! OSIA’s Future President?Thank you for all your help, Adriana

Thank you Dom for all your hard work!



(Photos by Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video)


Recipes from the HomelandHomelandby Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Vita can be reached at [email protected]

1st Generation

Italian-American

Vita Orlando Sinopoli

Shares with us

a delightful recollection

of her memories as a child

growing up in

Boston’s “Little Italy”

and a collection of

Italian family recipes

from the homeland.

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10 Italian sweet pork sausages2 medium onions1 large garlic clove (chopped)2 green peppers3 tablespoons olive, canola, or vegetable oil2 tablespoons oregano (optional)2 potatoes (optional)Mushrooms (optional)Salt

Place sausages in an 8" x 10" baking pan. If desired, sausages can be cut in half for baking.

Remove outer skins from onions. Cut each onion in half, lengthwise, and slice into ½ portions. Add to sausages in baking pan.

Remove stems and seeds from peppers. Wash thoroughly. Cut peppers lengthwise into one-inch portions. Add to baking pan. Sprinkle oregano (optional) and oil over ingredients in baking pan. Stir and salt to taste.

Other Options: Peel skins from potatoes and wash thoroughly. Cut up into two-inch portions and add to baking pan. Mush-rooms can also be added. Cover and bake in preheated 350°F oven for thirty minutes. Check and stir ingredients. Cover and bake an additional fi fteen minutes. Check, stir and return to oven. Removing cover for about ten minutes will help sausages and potato portions to brown to desired consistency. Serves four.

NOTE: This is a recipe that I remember Mama preparing many times at home. But when we had a large number of guests on a summer Sunday in Wilmington, Massachusetts, she placed her large blue porcelain baking pan with all these ingredi-ents over the outdoor open fi replace. The aroma spread through the neighborhood as it baked slowly over the wood-burning fi re. I remember thinking that baking it this way enhanced the fl avor of this meal. Through the years, I have baked this on a charcoal grill as well as on our gas-burning grill. However, it needs to be checked and stirred often to prevent burning.

SAUSAGES, PEPPERS AND ONIONS

GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS

ITALIAN CULTURE SERIESThe Italian Culture Commission would like to announce the following events for the fall of 2010. All events are open to the public and will begin at 6:45 P.M. at the Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2010 Dr. Luisa Marino: Abruzzo Region of Italy

OCTOBER 4, 2010 Dr. Laurie Shepard: Life and Writing of Boccaccio

OCTOBER 25, 2010 Lucia Clark: History of the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts

NOVEMBER 29, 2010 Dr. Matteo Casini: History of Florence and the Rinascimento

The fourth and fi nal workshop of the Organization and Educa-tional Commission was held on Saturday, June 5, 2010 at the Haverhill Sons of Italy. This work-shop covered the District 6 and District 7 lodges. State offi cers in attendance were: State President James DiStefano, State 1st Vice President Carmelita Bello, Past State President Florence Fer-ullo Kane, State Trustees Franco Battista and Matt Ezekiel. State Commissioners present were O & E Chairman Stephen Coz-zaglio, Jr. Division Chairman Charles DeStefano, Histori-cal Chair Delia Bartucca, and Public Relations Chair Dorothy Berlandi.

Attending this workshop were members of the Lawrence Ladies Lodge, Granite State Lodge, Rochester, NH, Figli d’Italia, Saugus, MA, and the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge, Newton, MA.

Chairman of the O & E Brother Cozzaglio once again presented each attendee with a folder list-ing all the material which would be covered at this seminar. The Table of Contents presented was as follows:a. What is the Organization & Education Commission?b. National Contacts (Directory)c. Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Directoryd. Ritual for Installation of Offi cers and Line-up of Offi cerse. State Deputy Dutiesf. Report of State Deputyg. President’s Quarterly Reporth. Duties of Lodge Offi cersi. Short OSIA Historyj. National Order Sons of Italy in Americak. Grand Lodge Commissionsl. Parliamentary Procedures for Our Lodgesm. Organic Structure of Filial Lodgesn. Italian and American Flagso. Congressional Gold Medal for those of Italian Lineagep. Points You May Want to Know

State President James DiS-tefano was introduced and he welcomed the members to this fourth seminar which encom-passed District 6 and District 7. There were many questions and suggestions brought for-ward by the members such as per capita, membership, Jr.

Division members. State 1st Vice President Carmelita Bello and State President James DiS-tefano discussed and answered the many concerns and ques-tions.

Past State President Florence Kane spoke on the fundraising that is being done and the reason for it. The moneys collected will be used towards the per capita increase. There is also another fund raising event which is being worked on, and as soon as all the “kinks” are out of it, all will be notifi ed.

State Trustee and O & E cCom-mission member Franco Battista explained the duties of the State Deputy. He went into detail explaining the necessity of a Deputy and their duties. Brother Battista also noted the duties of the Deputy in which they must give a report on their visits to the lodge they are charged with. There is also a “President’s Quar-terly Report of the State Deputy” which must be fi led and mailed to the State Deputy Chairman.

State Trustee and Histori-cal Chair Delia Bartucca again requested the necessity of Lodge Histories. These lodge histories are now on our web site. Sister Bartucca again reiterated that there are still many lodges that have not yet returned the ques-tionnaire on the history of their lodges.

Jr. Lodge Commission Presi-dent Charles DeStefano an-nounced that a new Junior Lodge would be installed on June 23, 2010 in Billerica and all were welcome to attend. The Junior Lodges are the future of the Or-der Sons of Italy and we should support and encourage them.

A delicious collation was served by the Haverhill Lodge to all that attended and then it was time to return to our schedule.

Chairman of the Organiza-tion & Education Commis-sion Steve Cozzaglio and State Public Relations Commis-sioner Dorothy Berlandi present-ed the overview of each Lodge Offi cer’s duties. The duties were fully explained, and there were many questions presented.

Brother Cozzaglio continued with the explanation of the Parliamentary Procedures for Our Lodges along with an expla-nation of the Grand Lodge Coun-cil and the Commissions.

At this time we will explain what the Organization & Educa-tion Commission is about.

What is theOrganization & Education

Commission?Before answering this question,

let’s look at what the Organiza-tion & Education Commission is not. The O & E Commission is not a Commission that stalks around in the dark of night to

GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTSDISTRICTS 6 AND 7

Organization and Education Commission Seminar and Membership Overview

by Dorothy Berlandi

fi nd what fi lial lodges are doing wrong and to cause them prob-lems or embarrassments. It is not a group of individuals who say look at me; I know what is best for you and me.

Rather, it is a group of Sons of Italy members who are charged with:

1. Supervising the spreading of ideals and purposes of the Order by means of

a. Written publications b. Lectures c. Visitations and ceremonies.2. Doing what is necessary to

arrange for the organization of new lodges.

3. Supervising the ceremony at the installation of a new lodge, as well as installation of the of-fi cers and initiation of members at said ceremony.

4. Overseeing that the Filial Lodges observe the rules and regulations of the rituals with the purpose of adding dignity and solemnity to the ritualistic ceremonies of Lodges.

In reality, we are here to serve you, help you to learn more about the Order, to help you have more effi cient and well-run meetings. We will be glad to visit your lodges and sponsor small workshops, but will only come if invited. This is what the Organi-zation and Education Commis-sion is all about.

State Trustee Matt Ezekiel spoke on the “Points You May Want to Know”, which dealt with the Formation of the Nominating Committee, Who can be nomi-nated? Who counts the votes?, Who announces the winners?, President Prerogatives and Ad-ditional duties of the Orator.

Public Relations Chair and O & E Commission member Dorothy Berlandi spoke on the Congres-sional Gold Medal for those of Italian Lineage. We noted very few but are now in the process of researching this further.

The meeting drew to a close at 2:00 p.m., and it was noted that this was a very informative and interesting meeting, as all present participated by asking questions and presenting new ideas. It also showed that many members are still not aware of the many rules and regulations and what the Order Sons of Italy has to offer.

This is the final meeting of this series and we wish to thank all who participated and shared their thoughts with us and hope-fully we have helped you.


The Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge #1069 and the Fiore D’Italia Lodge #1640 held their Scholar-ship Award Night in June. The Newton Sons of Italy Hall was fi lled to capacity with guests, the recipients and their families, and members.

Guest from the City of Newton was Scotty Leonard, President of the Newton Aldermen who presented the recipients with greetings from the City of New-ton. Mr. Leonard gave a short speech and praised the young award recipients.

The Highest Award of the eve-ning was the Joseph Capalbo Memorial Scholarship which was presented to Lauren M. Battista

by Tina Helton, Treasurer of the Newton Scholarship Committee. Lauren is the niece of State Trustees Franco Battista who is a mem-ber of the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge. You will also remember read-ing about Lauren’s success story in the May/June Issue of the Sons of Italy News. A contingent from the Battista Family was present for this happy occasion. The Capalbo Family was also in attendance for this presentation and to wish Lauren much success.

The Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge #1069 Scholarship was presented to Thomas D. Leone by Lodge President Fabio Cedrone. The Fiore D’Italia Lodge #1640 Scholarship was presented to Simona B. Leone by Lodge President Bunny Cotoia.

Paul DiBona, Secretary of the Benefi t Insurance Commission and a member of the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge was the toastmaster for the evening and he introduced the Guest Speaker for the evening State 1st Vice President Carmelita Bello. Sister Carmelita Bello con-gratulated the recipients and wished them well as they enter in the next stage of their life, being in college. She stressed the importance of “giving back” after they complete their studies and to remember the hard work that their parents have made.

A delicious collation by Spinelli’s was served buffet style consisting of pasta, meatballs, sausages, salad, desserts and refreshments. So ended another successful evening of friendship at the Newton Sons of Italy.

Seated, Row, left to right: Simona B. Leone, Thomas D. Leone, Lauren M. Battista. Standing, left to right: Tina Helton, Treasurer of Newton Scholarship Committee; Fabio Cedrone, President of the Ambrose D. Cedrone Lodge 1069; State 1st Vice President Carmelita Bello, Guest Speaker; Bunny Cotoia, President of the Fiore D’Italia Lodge 1640; and Anthony J. Panaggio of the Newton Scholarship Committee.

Newton LodgesScholarship Awards

by Dorothy Berlandi

Seated, left to right: Simona B. Leone, Thomas D. Leone and Lauren Battista. Standing: Scotty Leonard

LODGE NEWS

The Lodge had purchased a small home on Bradford Street where they held their monthly meeting. The meetings were sparsely attended with a handful of devoted members. Those members who come to mind are: Tony Ruscetta, Guy Pellegrinelli Sr., Tony Polidoro, Nick Papirio and Nick DiNicola. They requested that I, Judge Rudolph A. Sacco run for president and I did. During my presidency it was requested that I send a letter to all Italian-Americans in the city asking them to join the Sons of Italy and that the Lodge was going to be a Mixed Lodge and no longer just men.

After their home on Bradford Street they rented a small hall above the Highland Restaurant on

LODGE HISTORIESby Judge Rudolph A. Sacco, Ret.

In this issue we are featuring the ITAM Lodge #564, Pittsfi eld 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.

ITAM LODGE #564Fenn Street where they conducted their meetings and held all of their functions.

Following the active solicitation there were many in the city that answered the request to become members and joined. So encouraging was the increase of membership that they decided to look for a new home and purchased property in Pittsfi eld known as The Breezy Knoll Inn. Due to the increase in membership the building was demolished and the present ITAM Lodge building was constructed.

Looking for a new name for the Lodge they came up with the present Lodge Name, ITAM Lodge #564 Order Sons of Italy in America.

HISTORY OF NOTEWORTHY ACCOMPLISHMENTSThe Lodge provides scholarships to students in the community, amounting to many thou-

sands of dollars over the years.The Lodge gave the fi rst Jaws of Life to the Pittsfi eld Fire Department.Sponsors Little League and Babe Ruth Baseball teams.Holds fundraisers to support many local charities.ITAM Lodge meetings are held on the third Sunday of every month at 2:30 p.m. except July,

August and December.The Lodge Hall is located at 22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfi eld, MA 01201. We have a P.O. Box,

No. 1514 Pittsfi eld, MA 01202.The Lodge Hall has two rooms for rental. The Ballroom on the main fl oor, rental is $400.00.

The downstairs room rental is $250.00.To reach the Lodge from the east or west on the Mass. Turnpike, get off at the Lee exit and

take Route S 7 and 20 to Pittsfi eld. Continue north on Route 7 to Hancock Road. Turn left onto Hancock Road and proceed West to Waubeek Road. Turn right onto Waubeek Road and proceed until you see the building.

The Web site is www.itam564.orgThis was the fi rst Italian American Fraternal Organization in Pittsfi eld, Massachusetts. It was

organized in 1907 as the ITALIAN BENEFIT SOCIETY. The Past Presidents were Joseph Ciaburri 1907-1908, John B. Ruscetta 1909-1911, Nicola Moganero 1912, Joseph Ruscetta 1913-1914.

In 1915 The Italian Benefi t Society became BENEFICENZA LODGE #564 ORDER SONS OF ITALY IN AMERICA.

PAST VENERABLES / PRESIDENTSJohn B. Ruscetta 1915 Mariano Sottile 1916-1920 Giovanni Perry 1921Mariano Sottile 1922-1924 Nicola Sottile 1925-1930 Antonio Perondi 1931Charles Genovese 1932-1933 Donato Canzano 1934-1936 Enzo Marinaro 1937Antonio Ruscetta 1938-1942 Nicholas Frieri 1942Antonio Ruscettaelected Grand Trustee 1942, Served 8 yearsNicholas Frieri 1942-1943 Albert Romasco 1944 Frank Ruggiero 1945Nicola Iorio 1946-1947 Fioravante N. DiNicola 1948 Charles Simonelli 1949George Russo 1950-1951

In 1951 Beneficenza Lodge #564 became the MAZZINI LODGE #564 Costanzo Quadrozzi 1952-1953 Alexander Astore 1954 Joseph Noto 1955-1956 Antonio J. Ruscetta elected National Trustee 1955. Served 4 years Anthony G. Polidoro 1957 Guy A. Pellegrinelli, Sr. 1958 Antonio J. Ruscetta 1959 Anthony G. Polidoro elected Grand Trustee 1961. Served 6 years Antonio J. Ruscetta 1962-1963 Rudolph A. Sacco 1964 Antonio J. Ruscetta elected Benefi t Insurance Commissioner 1964. Served 4 years Guy A. Pellegrinelli, Jr. 1965-1967

COLUMBIA LODGE #1438 WOMEN Organized 1927 Catherine Marino 1927 Mary Librizzi 1927 Marietta Campoli 1928-1935 Elena Fossa 1936-1940 Angelina Occhiena 1941-1944 Mary Genzabella 1944 Mary Librizzi 1945-1946 Louise Vergati 1947-1949 Carmella Iorio 1950-1951 Rose Amerio 1952-1954 Marguerite Russo 1955-1957 Carmela Saracino 1958-1960 Florette La Rosa 1961 Marguerite Russo 1962-1967

ITAM LODGE #247 - MIXED LODGE ORGANIZED 1964 Charles H. Perenick 1964-1965 Joseph Scelsi 1966-1967

1967 MAZZINI LODGE #564, COLUMBIA LODGE #1438, ITAM LODGE #2147MERGED INTO ITAM LODGE #564

Joseph Scelsi 1967 Anthony G. Polidoro 1967 Guy A. Pellegrinelli, Jr. was elected Grand Trustee 1967. Served 6 years Louis F. Minafra 1968 Samuel J. Quadrozzi 1969 John C. Marchese 1970 Antonio J. Ruscetta 1970 Massachusetts Grand Lodge Man of the Year Deriggi DiPietro 1971 Carl J. Bovina 1972 Guy A. Pellegrinelli Jr. elected to the Benefi t Insurance Commission 1973 Joseph Del Gallo 1973-1974 John C. Marchese elected Grand Trustee 1973. Served 4 years Anthony M. Sacchetti, Jr. 1975 Anthony G. Polidoro 1976 Mario DeMartino 1977-1978 Nicholas Grieco elected Grand Trustee 1977 Vincent Zito 1979 John C. Marchese elected National Trustee 1979 Edward DiAngelo 1980-1981 Nicholas Grieco 1982 Rita Kane 1982-1983 Rosario Valenti 1984-1985 Louis Minafra 1986 Joan M. Delory 1987-1988 Edward DiAngelo 1989-1990 Mario DeMartino 1991-1992 Deriggi (Ted) DiPietro 1993 Cecile Valenti 1994 “Nina” Antoinette Mastrangelo 1995-1996 Richard Rilla 1997-1999 Richard Taglieri 2000-2001 Justin DiNicola 2002-2004 elected Grand Trustee. Served 2003 to 2007 Dominick G. Pappas 2004 Joseph DiCroce 2005-2006 Ralph Magri 2006-2008

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The newly installed officers of the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729 and State officers in attendance. Front Row (L-R): Guard Molly O’Shea; Guard Katelyn Otis; Mia Buscone; President Amy Caira; State President James DiStefano; Junior Lodge Advisor Mary Buscone; Jessica Stevens; Junior Lodge Advisor Karen Scalzi; Chaplain Katelyn Stevens. Back Row (L-R): State Trustee Richard Sacca; State Trustee Matthew Ezekiel; State Trustee Theresa Farina; Shannon Smith; Orator Nick Troy; Trustee Mark Caira; Treasurer David Caira; Recording Secretary Michelle Soel; Vice President Gianna Buscone; State 2nd Vice President Antonio Sestito; State Recording Secretary Ron Hill. Absent from photo: Financial Secretary Marina Otis; Trustees Justin Bleier, Andrew Fino, Matt Palermo, and Tony Silva; Masters of Ceremony John Romano and Eric Surette.

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 and Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729Installation of Offi cers

The Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 of Wilmington and the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729 held their joint Installation of Offi cers on Friday, May 7, 2010.

Members of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge # 2183 (Wilmington) and the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729 are installed during a joint Installation of Officers. Herald: John Saladino.

Aldo Caira Jr., President of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183, with his niece Amy Caira, President of the Wilmington Jr. Lodge #3729.

The newly installed officers of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 and State officers in attendance. Front Row (L-R): Mistress of Ceremonies Laura Caira; Recording Secretary Lynne Martell; Orator Robert Dicey; Vice President Joseph Martell; President Aldo Caira Jr.; State President James DiStefano; Mistress of Ceremonies Peg Dicey; Trustee Ginny Pupa; Trustee Jerry Pupa. Back Row (L-R): National 2nd Vice President Kevin Caira; Herald John Saladino; State Deputy Betty Sandquist; State Trustee Richard Sacca; Past State President Joseph Russo; Assistant Herald Richard Farina; State Trustee Matthew Ezekiel; State Trustee Theresa Farina; State Recording Secretary Ron Hill; State 2nd Vice President Antonio Sestito; Financial Secretary Charles Otis; Trustee Joseph Maiella; Trustee Walter Palino; Treasurer Barbara DeStefano; Immediate Past President Charles DeStefano. Absent from photo: Trustee Glenn Picone and Guard Linda Caruso.

Herald John Saladino escorts Amy Caira, newly elected President of the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729 and her uncle Aldo Caira Jr., new President of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 to their respective posts at the podium so that they may address those gathered for their joint installation.

Amy Caira, daughter of State Past President Kevin Caira and Cheryl Caira, was installed as President of the Wilmington Junior Lodge # 3729 for a third consecutive term. Extending their congratulations are State President James DiStefano and Junior Lodge Advisor Mary Buscone.

State Past President Kevin Caira, a proud dad, vests his daughter, Amy Caira, as the newly installed President of the Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729.

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LODGE NEWS

The Maria Montessori Lodge #1744 of Belmont held its annual installation of offi cers on Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at 7 P.M. at the Fellowship Hall in Belmont, MA.

Deputy Mary Cooper was unable to attend the installa-tion, so Kitty Ruggiero of the Cornelia Dei Gracchi Lodge acted as the Installing Offi cer. The Heralds were Joan Wilson, President of the Cornelia Dei Gracchi Lodge and Irene Cannalonga.

Jean Frassica was installed as President. Chairperson Vera Caporiccio and her committee planned an excellent evening capped by a wonderful collation. State Financial Secretary Catherine Bourassa was the guest speaker.

Left to Right: Jean Frassica, President; Vera Caporiccio, Chairperson and Marie Bortone, Chaplain.

MARIA MONTESSORI LODGE #1744 OF BELMONTInstallation of Offi cers

Left to Right: Irene Cannalonga, Herald; Joan Wilson, Herald; Catherine Bourassa, Guest Speaker and Kitty Ruggiero, Acting Deputy.

Left to Right: Trustees Carole Parello, Regina Perrone, Maria Santagati, Marie Hubbard and Madia Fusco.

Officers of Maria Montessori Lodge #1744.

Winchester Women’s Lodge #1592 Installation

The Winchester Women’s Lodge #1592 held their Instal-lation of Offi cers On Monday evening, April 12, 2010. Past President Teresa Fiumara wel-comed and thanked the mem-bers and guests for attending their annual installation. She acknowledged National 2nd Vice President Kevin Caira, State President James DiStefano, First Lady Kathy DiStefano and Guest Speaker, State Trustee Richard Sacca. Members and Offi cers from Woburn, Wilm-

ington. Newton, Junior Lodge President from Wilmington, Winchester Men’s President John Saladino and President of the ACA, Robert Merenda. State Deputy Betty Sarcia was the Installing Offi cer, and Michele Caira Nortonen and Lisa Luther served as Herald. The outgoing officers were commended for their services and the newly elected offi cers took their oath of offi ce and were vested with their regalia.

The Winchester Women’s

Newly Elected Officers — Standing, L-R: Vice President Donna Bradley, Treasurer Kathleen Anderson, Mistress of Ceremonies Dora MacLeod, Recording Secretary Geraldine D’Onofrio, Sentinel Mary Valentino, Orator Marie Melican, Financial Secretary Peggy Perenick. Seated, L-R: Trustees, Santa Zagami, Olga Severino, Honoree Anna Sacca, President Trina Scotti, Trustee Maureen Von Fritzinger, and Past President Teresa Fiumara. Missing from photo, Trustees Margaret Labedz and Patricia Falcione.

Lodge also honored their own sister member, Anna Sacca, for her many accomplishments, commitments and dedication during the years of service to her lodge as Trustee, Treasurer, and President. And during her service to the Grand Lodge as State Trustee for four terms, and the many committees she served on. The Winchester Women’s Lodge are proud of her many achievements in her local lodge and the Order.

S ta te Pres ident James

DiStefano presented Anna on behalf of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts with a Cer-tifi cate of Appreciation for her dedicated service and contribu-tions to the Grand Lodge.

President of the Winchester Women’s Lodge Trina Scot-ti thanked her members for their support and asked them to assist her in achieving the goals and objectives for 2010-2011. She congratulated Anna

Sacca for her service and dedication.

State Trustee Richard Sacca, representing the Grand Lodge, congratulated the outing of-ficers for their services, and offered his best wishes for a successful year to the incoming offi cers.

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LODGE NEWSWinthrop Ladies #2071

The Center Cafe and co-owners Roger and Layla welcomed the ladies of the lodge as they prepared for the installation of the offi cers who will lead the lodge in its 53rd year of activities. After the oath of offi ce was administered all enjoyed a lovely meal cooked up and served by this wonderful couple at the café.

A token of appreciation was given to our outgoing Vice President, Sister Betsy Gallant, for her many years of service to the lodge as a member and as an offi cer.

The ladies enjoyed a delightful “congratulatory” cake over coffee while they reviewed and prepared for the annual June Scholarship and Awards Night.

INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

Center Café Co-owners Roger and Layla.

Seated, (L-R): Vice President Rose LoConte and President Dottie D’Onofrio. Standing, (L-R): Ann Ciano, Trustee; Betsy Gallant, Past Vice President; Milly DeSessa, Mary Saggese and Joanne Ceraso, Trustees; Lucille Conforti, Mistress of Ceremonies; Ruth Vosolo, Trustee; Bette Federico, Orator; Peggy Pacifico, Guard; and Anne Todino McNeff, Recording Secretary. Absent: Financial Secretary Marie Parrinello and Kathleen DiChiaro.

Seated, (L-R): Jeffrey Rosaro Turco, Town Council President; Anthony Petruccelli, State Senator; Patti DePamphelis, Assistant to Robert A DeLeo, Esquire and Rose LoConte, Vice President. Standing, (L-R): Cary Schuman, Editor of the Winthrop Sun Transcript; Melissa Turco; Jim DiStefano, State President; Kathy DiStefano, First Lady; Dottie D’Onofrio, President; Gina Reppucci, Scholarship Recipient and Nancy Williams, Director of the Winthrop Senior Center.

The Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 Scholarship Com-mittee, consisting of Rose LoConte, Joanne Ceraso, Bette Federico, Anne Todino McNeff, Peggy Pacifi co, Marie Parrinello and Mary Saggese, hosted a successful June Schol-arship Awards night to recog-nize a high school student who

has achieved all-around aca-demic excellence, in addition to recognizing an outstanding member of the community.

This year the Scholarship Award was bestowed upon the lovely granddaughter of Sonny and Lucille Conforti, Gina Reppucci. Gina has excelled in her scholastic endeavors, has

obtained athletic achievement records in both softball and soc-cer, and has received numerous accolades and awards through-out her four years at Saugus High School. Holding down her part-time job does not keep Gina from her very active community and church involvements. On and off the playing fi eld Gina is

an exemplary young lady who will be heading off to Southern New Hampshire University to study elementary education. Winthrop Town Council Presi-dent Jeffrey Turco presented Gina with the lodge scholar-ship check and gifts, along with some warm words of wisdom and praise as she embarks on a new and exciting challenge on the journey of higher educa-tion. Present with Gina to share in her award were her parents John and Donna Reppucci, and her brother Johnnie, a senior at Endicott College. President Dottie D’Onofrio called upon Gina to present her mom and grandmothers with lovely bou-quets of roses.

A few years ago, the ladies of the lodge wanted to rec-ognize those who have held a special place in our hearts and so the “In Recognition and Appreciation” Award was created. This year it was a privilege to present the award to Robert A. DeLeo, Esq., Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.

A “Then and Now” brief pro-fi le of Bob outlined his long-standing and very successful political career, which started in

Winthrop. Due to his demand-ing schedule, Bob was unable to attend but we were happy to welcome his Administra-tive Aid and gal Friday, Patti DePamphelis, who accepted the testimonial of our appreci-ation. Senator Anthony Petruc-celli spoke of Bob and the strong joint legislative effortsbeing made to insure that our Commonwealth will grow and prosper in these challenging times. President Dottie D’Onofrio spoke of the wonderful support Bob has given the ladies down through the years, including bringing bread to our Italian Pasta Nights, attending Memo-rial Masses we have celebrated, generously supporting our scholarship fundraising pro-gram, and helping us mark our historical 50 year anniversary as a fi lial lodge in the Order Sons of Italy here in Massa-chusetts. Bob has been a good friend and we thank him and wish him every success in all his endeavors.

A special thank you goes out to Dave and Connie Gaul of the famous Winthrop Arms Restaurant and Hotel for their support in hosting this success-ful lodge event.

SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Scholarship winners and representatives along with Lodge President Lou Tarantino.

The Brockton Sons of Italy awarded 13 scholarships at their June meeting. Among the winners were 4 students that are related to lodge members.

They a re Nicholas Vel la , Katarynia Siciliano, Alyssa McSher r y, a nd Nicholas Kashgagian. The remaining students were all from Brockton

High School, Richard Mosesso, Steven A. Massaroni, Daniel F. Famosi, Luke Hancock, Rachael M. Gordon, Anna Elizabeth Dowd, Megan E. Feeney, Samuel

Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 of Brockton Awards 13 ScholarshipsPhilip Previte and a special award in memory of Eleanor Issa a long time Lodge member who passed away this year. Eleanor’s daughters, Dianne Procida and Nancy Sullivan presented the scholarship to Sarah E. Cappiello.

Some of the students were not available in person because of a conflict with the prom, which was held on the same night. Each of them was represented by a family member who accepted the award in their name.

M a n y t h a n k s t o o u r Scholarship Committee headed by Chairperson Mary Santoro and all the members who spent many hours reviewing the many applications that were submitted.

In other news the Brockton

Lodge also celebrated Italian Flag Day at the Brockton City Hall remembering the day that Italy voted to go to a democratic form of government. Among those in attendance from the Lodge were Lodge President Lou Tarantino, Todd Petti, and Trustee Jacquelyn Bonarrigo who also supplied her home baked “Dolce”.

Lastly we also had a procla-mation issued by the Brockton Mayor Linda Balzotti, and Lodge member, celebrating June 19th as the National Day of Recognition to commemor-ate the founding of OSIA by Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro and 5 other Italian Immigrants in New York 105 years ago. City Councilor and Lodge mem-ber Todd Petti assisted in the completion of this.


LODGE NEWS

The First Friday of Every Month — Come Come Dance to Live Music Dance to Live Music from 7:30-11:00 P.M., at the Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown. A light collation is served. For additional information, please contact Sal at (781) 894-5749 or Mary at (781) 646-8578. Proper dress is required.

The Last Friday of Every Month — Arlington Men’s Lodge #1349 sponsors Ballroom Dancing at 7:30 P.M., with music by Trilogy. In October and November the dance is held on the third Friday of the month. For further information contact George Arena at (781) 646-1252.

August 31, 2010 — Rhode Island Lighthouse Cruise — Figli D’Italia Lodge #2692 – Join the Figli D’Italia lodge for a 90-minute cruise around Narragansett Bay and view 10 of Rhode Island’s most beautiful lighthouses. Lunch included at Amalfi Restaurant in Narragansett, RI, before cruise. For more information, call Angela Maraia at (781) 233-7660. Full payment of $72.00 per person and meal choice due upon reservation.

The Melrose Sons of Ita-ly recently held their annu-al installation of officers on May 22, 2010 at the Beebe Estates. Susan Cinella was re-elected President for a sec-ond term along with her Vice

Seated (L-R): Karen O’Connell, Susan Cinella, Michele Caira Nortonen and Richard Farina. Back Row (L-R): Mark Simeola, Ted Cinella, Connie Stavre, Helen Palano, Fiorita Sharrio, Janice Baldi, Stephen Baldi, Rosemary Cinella, Robert Stewart and Lena Fortunato.

MELROSE LODGE #1931Installation of Offi cers

President Karen O’Connell, Treasurer Stephen Baldi, Fi-nancial Secretary Rosemary Cinella, Secretary Mark Sime-ola, Trustees Connie Stavre, Helen Palano, Fiorita Sharrio, Janice Baldi and Lena Fortu-

nato and Sergeant-At-Arms Robert Stewart.

Offi ciating from the Grand Lodge was State Deputy Michele Caira Nortonen and the Herald was National Arbitration Chair-man Richard Farina.

Medford Lodge #1359 recently awarded their 9th Annual Medford Sons of Italy/Woods/Bertha and Guy Campobasso Scholarships.

Medford Lodge #1359Awards Scholarships

Standing (L-R): Nicholas Taylor, Nelson Moreira, Joseph Trischitta, Ryan DiZoglio, President John Carino, Alexander Andon, Andrew Pompeo, Vice President David Goss and Treasurer John DePinto. Seated (L-R): Sarah Bears, Alison DeStefano and Natalie Breen. Not pictured but receiving a scholarship: Lauren Goodwin and Frans Spinosa Jr.

The Winchester Women’s Lodge #1592 Annual Scholarship Program was held on Monday evening May10th, 2010 following their monthly meeting.

The Winchester Lodge #1592 Scholarship was awarded to Jason James Scotti, son of President of the Winchester Women’s Lodge Trina and Joseph Scotti. He is a senior at Winchester High School, where he is a member of the concert and marching band, the (JSA) Junior Statesman of America, the Connect and Commit Club and other student based clubs. Jason studied Italian language for three years. Jason will be attending Becker College in Worcester, majoring in Computer Programming-Game Design.

He was introduced by Chairman of the Scholarship Program, Andrea McMahon, and Vice President Donna Bradley presented him with his award. Jason expressed his gratitude and thanked the Scholarship Committee and the members of the Winchester Women’s Lodge.

A reception followed and coffee, punch and dessert was served and enjoyed by all.

The Winchester Women’s Lodge #1592

Annual Scholarship Program

Scholarship Committee (L to R): Chairman Andrea Phelan, Vice President Donna Bradley, Recipient Jason Scotti, President Trina Scotti and Past President Teresa Fiumara.

Winchester Women’s Lodge #1592 march in the Memorial Day Parade on May 31st, followed by the Winchester Men’s Lodge. Proudly holding their banner are, L to R: President Trina Scotti, Jessica Scotti and Past President Teresa Fiumara. Tony Saraco is leading the men’s lodge.

The Winchester Women’s Lodge #1592Memorial Day Parade

Lodge Events

Donna Colajezzi, President of Columbia Lodge #540, and Mario Lucciola, President of Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035, share a moment together at the Fall River Lodge’s Family Day on Sunday, July 25, 2010 at Glen Farms in Portsmouth, RI.

Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035OF FALL RIVEROF FALL RIVER

HOLDS ANNUAL FAMILY DAYHOLDS ANNUAL FAMILY DAY


LODGE NEWSOver the last nine months,

Boston’s Renaissance Lodge of the Sons of Italy has recruited 100 new members. Boston’s Renaissance Lodge is 22 years old and one of the largest Sons of Italy organizations in the country. Its sustained growth is the result of its unique, popular events that have replaced tradi-tional monthly meetings.

New members were welcomed at four very special venues. Last fall, the fi rst new member event was held at the New England Historic Genealogical Society (NEHGS) on Newbury Street in Boston. At this event, all new members enjoyed delicious Ital-ian food and wine upon entering this historic building. Each dish was “homemade” by Renais-sance Lodge member families, and the wine was made by Ar-thur Puopolo’s North End home winery. New members were greeted by the NEHGS research librarian, Marie Daly, who is a member of the Renaissance Lodge. New members toured the facilities and learned how to research their Italian family ge-nealogy using the world famous NEHGS research resources.

Boston’s Renaissance Lodge #2614 Inducts 100 New Members

Last winter, in January, the Renaissance Lodge held its sec-ond new member event at the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline. This is a world famous auto museum with a breathtaking collection of an-tique cars. Its current exhibit is “Curves” that includes period gowns on mannequins to match the years of the cars. This gown exhibit was donated by “Yo-landa,” our famous Italian wed-ding dress maven. Again, new members enjoyed “homemade” Italian food made by Renais-sance Lodge families, as well as outstanding wine. A tour of the Museum was given by the Museum President, Michael Iandoli, who is also a member

of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge. Renaissance Lodge members are now looking forward to “Tutto Italiano,” Italian Car Day on the Larz Anderson Museum lawn on August 1. Over 5,000 people are expected to attend.

In the spring, in April, the Re-naissance Lodge held its third new member event at the world famous Shreve, Crump, & Low jewelry store on Boylston Street in Boston. New members were given a tour of the store and were introduced to the “Gurgling Cod” pitcher and the “Make Way for Ducklings” picture frames. They were also given discounts for that evening. Everyone left

New Renaissance Lodge members get inducted by Lodge President Dr. Dean Saluti (far right). New members (L-R) Mary Connaughton, Candidate for State Auditor, Bill Trotta, former Captain of the Worcester Police Force, and Susan Salemme-Schein from the Wilbur Theater.

Renaissance Lodge New Member Michael Iandoli, President of Larz Anderson Auto Museum

New Renaissance Lodge Member Marie Daly, New England Historic Genealogical Society research librarian hosted a new member event.

New Renaissance Lodge members Carol Ann Gambale, Victoria Gambale, and Virginia Grasso enjoy a meal at Bertucci’s in Kenmore Square before their VIP tour of Fenway Park.

Renaissance Lodge Officer Annette Luongo at Larz Anderson Auto Museum.

Renaissance Lodge First Lady Marjorie Cahn enjoys the VIP new Lodge member tour of Fenway Park. Marjorie is actually standing on the ball field.

with a distinctive silver Shreve’s bag with their purchases. Once again, new members enjoyed “homemade” Italian food made by Renaissance Lodge families. Wine was also available. Even the Shreve’s employees said that they had a wonderful time. We were greeted by Renaissance Lodge member Sibille Fest, who is a senior Shreve’s sales associate.

This summer, in June, Bos-ton’s Renaissance Lodge held its fourth new member event, which sponsored a “VIP” tour of Fenway Park. The event started with a meeting and meal at Ber-tucci’s Restaurant in Kenmore Square, Boston. New members were introduced and sworn in. Everyone ordered from the Bertucci’s menu, and the rolls and pizza were favorites. There were 80 attendees. The O’Brien, Cataldo, D’Eramo, and Pasciuto Renaissance Lodge families, as well as the family of State Sons of Italy President Jim DiSte-fano, had three generations in attendance. These families had grandparents, parents, and grandchildren at the event. Following the meal at Ber-tucci’s, Lodge members walked to Fenway Park for the tour. The highlight of the tour was a chance to actually stand on the ball fi eld itself and touch the “Green Monster.” This is an honor that is only given to very special tours. We will never forget this moment.

Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 Member Joseph BattersbyRetires After 30 Years in the Military

At a recent celebration held at Maggio’s Restaurant in Revere, Joseph Battersby from Boston’s Renaissance Lodge, OSIA, was honored upon his retirement after 30 years with the US Army. Joseph served in both the Army Reserves and the Mas-sachusetts Army National Guard. He is a long-term resident of Boston’s North End, with a successful career with the Boston Fire Department, stationed in East Boston. As a fi refi ghter, he was awarded citations for bravery when he saved the lives of East Boston students that were suddenly engulfed by fl ames at an East Boston school. Joseph has been a member of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge, OSIA, for more than 15 years.

At the Maggio Restaurant event, Jo-seph Battersby, accompanied by his wife Mary, received a presentation award from MG Joseph Carter, the Commander and Adjutant General of the Massachusetts National Guard. General Carter has been a member of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge, OSIA, for 20 years. LTC Michael Finer, one of Joseph Battersby’s former military

Commanders, presented a citation from the Boston City Council, recognizing service as a Boston Firefi ghter, as well as Military retirement. LTC Finer has been a member of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge for more than 15 years.

Joseph Battersby also received a cita-tion from Robert A. DeLeo, Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives that was presented by COL(MA) John Silva. COL(MA) Silva is a Grand Lodge State Trustee. BG(MA) William Hurley recognized Joseph Battersby’s military record as a member of Boston’s historic First Corps of Cadets. General Hurley has been the Renaissance Lodge, OSIA, Grand Marshal for Boston’s Columbus Day Parade for 15 years.

Finally, Dr. Dean Saluti presented the Battersbys with a citation from the Massachusetts State Grand Lodge, OSIA that was prepared by State President, James DiStefano. OSIA State President DiStefano’s citation was cherished by the Battersby family, as they are very active OSIA members.

Joseph Battersby is honored by the Massachusetts Grand Lodge, OSIA. (L-R) Dr. Dean Saluti, President of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge, presents a citation from State President James DiStefano, recognizing 30 years of military service to Lodge member Joseph Battersby. His wife Mary Battersby takes part in the presentation.


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The Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026 held their Scholarship Reception on May 18, 2010. Three students were honored and presented with scholar-ships. Lauren Melvin and Rob-ert Balsamo of North Andover received Josephine I. Rizzo

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Lodge members enjoying the reception.

Lodge members enjoying the reception.

(L-R): Victoria Iacovella, Lawrence Ladies # 2026 Scholarship recipient; Robert Balsamo and Lauren Melvin, Josephine I. Rizzo Scholarship recipients.

Scholarships in the amount of $1500. Lauren will attend Salve Regina College and major in psychology. Robert will attend the University of Massachusetts at Amherst. Victoria Iacovella of Methuen received the Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026 Scholarship

Award in the amount of $750. Victoria will attend Northern Essex Community College and major in Elementary Educa-tion. The Service Center Inc., a charitable organization founded by the Lawrence Ladies Lodge, sponsored the scholarships.

(L-R): Front row: Leanne Donahue, Amanda Brogna, Taylor Zapulla, Deanna Moore, Ashley Coffee and Stephen Ruggerio, scholarship recipients. Second row: James Arena, Philip R. Boncore, Past National and State President; Atty. Robert A. Boncore, State Orator; Joseph A. Boncore, President; Billie Finocchio, Vice President; Roger Marrocco, State Deputy; Matthew J. Ezekiel, State Trustee District 3 and Robert DeCarlo.

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The Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 acknowledged the Lodge’s scholarship recipients at their June 22, 2010 meeting and pizza party. Lodge President Attorney Joseph A. Boncore enumer-ated the accomplishments of each student recipient and welcomed them as new mem-bers of the Winthrop Lodge, Massachusetts

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LODGE NEWSNorwood Italian Lodge #1235 Scholarship Awards Dinner

Seated, (L-R): Nicholas Colson and Nicole Flaherty, scholarship recipients. Standing, (L-R): James DiStefano, State President; Maryjane Piro, Norwood Lodge President; Toni Eosco, Norwood Lodge Scholarship Committee Chairwoman; George Franco and Barbara Campagna, Norwood Lodge Scholarship Committee Members and Antonio Sestito, State Second Vice President.

Gina M. Eosco, past local and Grand Lodge scholarship recipient.

The Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 recently held its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 1, 2010, at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Norwood. Lodge President Maryjane Piro accepted a unanimously ap-

proved motion to dispense the customary business meeting.

Scholarship Chairman Toni Eosco welcomed the seventy members and guests in atten-dance, including State Presi-dent James DiStefano, who

congratulated the scholarship winners and their families. President DiStefano was accom-panied by his wife, Kathy. Ad-ditional guests from the Grand Lodge included State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito

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is working toward a Bach-elor of Science in Nursing, and has maintained a 3.71 GPA.

The $1,000 Randy Sacco Memorial Scholarship was presented to Olivia Aserr by Dominic Sacco, brother of Randy Sacco. Randy Sacco

On Sunday, June 20, 2010, the ITAM Lodge #564 of Pittsfi eld, Massachusetts, pre-sented two $500 scholarships. One recipient was Maureen Fields, daughter of Joan and Jim Fields and granddaugh-ter of Ralph Magri, immediate past president of the lodge. Maureen will be a junior at Bentley University in the fall. She is majoring in Finance and Economics, plays varsity lacrosse, and has been an ITAM Junior Lodge volunteer. She has maintained a 3.79 average at Bentley.

A $500 scholarship was also awarded to Rebecca Maynes, daughter of David and Diane Maynes. Rebecca was unable to attend the ceremony. She will be a senior at Southern Vermont College in Benning-ton, Vermont in the fall. She

Mrs. Sara Aserr, Domenic Sacco, Honorable Rudolph A. Sacco, and Olivia Aserr.

Joan Fields and Maureen Fields.

Jeanne Bresnehan, Chairper-son, Scholarship Committee and Maureen Fields.

and his wife, Maryanne, Trustee Denise Furnari and Histori-cal Chairman Delia Bartucca. Everyone enjoyed a full dinner buffet provided by Mitch’s Ca-tering of Norwood.

Through the fundraising efforts of its lodge members, two scholarships in the amount of $1,000 each were awarded to outstanding college-bound students. Scholarship Commit-tee Member Barbara Campagna made the fi rst award presen-tation to Nicole Flaherty, a Norwood High School senior and daughter of Mr. & Mrs. James and Annmarie Flaherty, and granddaughter of Betty (lodge member) and Domenic Giampa. Scholarship Committee Member George Franco made the second award presentation to Nicholas Colson, a Franklin High School senior and son of Mr. & Mrs. Douglas and Caterina Colson, and grandson of lodge member Bambina Cibotti. The Lodge congratulated both recipients and wished them good luck with their future plans.

Following the scholarship presentations, Gina M. Eosco, past local and Grand Lodge scholarship recipient of 1999, spoke to the group about her experiences and the importance of family and local community support. Ms. Eosco is currently fi nishing her Ph.D. in Commu-nications focusing on weather

visuals at the University of Kentucky. A graduate of the University of Maryland with a Bachelor’s Degree in Environ-mental Science and Policy, and a Master’s Degree in Communi-cations from Cornell University, Ms. Eosco is employed by the American Meteorological Soci-ety in Washington, D.C.

Upcoming scholarship fund-raisers include a fashion show planned for this fall at Raffael’s in Walpole on October 17, 2010. For information about Nor-wood Italian Lodge membership please contact President Mary-jane Piro at 781-828-1924.

was the son of the Honorable Rudolph A. Sacco and Kay Sacco and was an athlete and scholar who died suddenly in his senior year of high school. Judge Sacco was one of the founding members of ITAM Lodge #564 of Pittsfi eld.

Seated, (L-R): Mary Cooper, Immediate Past President; Jean Frassica, State Deputy; Joan Wilson, President; Geraldine Cimino, Vice President; Marie Annese, Orator. Standing, (L-R): Kitty Ruggiero, Trustee; Anna Pinzone, Mistress of Ceremo-nies; Alice Lederman, Trustee; Gisela Brunaccini, Mistress of Ceremonies; Ann Casella, Trustee; Marilyn Selewacz, Guard; Joan Akerberg, Recording Secretary; Marie Fantasia, Financial Secretary; Laurena Ricci, Treasurer; Josi Mazullo and Lucy Mercurio, Trustees.

Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 Installation of OfficersThe Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge # 1583 of Watertown held its

Installation of Offi cers on Tuesday, May 18, 2010. Mistress of Ceremonies was the Honorable Marilyn Pettito Devaney (Gover-nor’s Council) and State Past President Joseph Russo served as guest speaker.

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LODGE NEWSWinthrop Mixed Lodge #2057

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The Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 participated in Winthrop’s Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2010. The parade takes place every two years and included several community organizations and four bands. Pictured marching and celebrating their Italian-American heritage and contributions are (L to R): Tyler Gilson; Skylar Hilton; Cathy Agostinelli, Recording Secretary; Atty. Robert A. Boncore, State Orator; Julie Dubois; Paul Carucchio; Donna Segreti Reilly, Mistress of Ceremonies; Atty. Joseph A. Boncore, President; Janice Pomeroy, Financial Secretary and Trevor Gilson. Not pictured but driving the parade truck are “Parade Master” Fred Martino, Trustee and Billie Finocchio, Orator.

The Granite State Lodge # 2380, at its May meeting, welcomed new member and Chaplain, Fr. Daniel Sinibaldi. Guest speak was author, educator and inventor, Peter Cimini. His fi rst novel, The Sins of Opi, is a fi ctional story about a young Italian visiting the town of Opi, Italy, only to fi nd himself held hostage for the next twenty-two years.

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Guest speaker Peter Cimini signing President Salvatore Farina’s copy of The Sins of Opi.

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On Tuesday, June 15, 2010 the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 and Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 of Watertown came to-gether to award eleven schol-arships to worthy students go-ing on to college in the fall. Co-Chairpersons Angela Giovanan-gelo and Rudy Viscomi supplied a full program. State President James DiStefano and Lodge Presidents Joan Wilson and Steven DeAngelis offered words of wisdom to the recipients.

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Lodge Name City NameLodge Name City NameCentral Mass Regional #185 Leominster Anthony J. SanginarioCentral Mass Regional #185 Leominster Anthony P. DovidioUnione e Progresso #208 Boston Elena DiCensoCambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Elizabeth SaccoccioColumbia #540 Taunton Peter B. Gay, Esq.ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Samuel J. RussoNorth Adams #704 North Adams Margaret A. LambertiNorth Adams #704 North Adams Virginia StrangeLawrence #902 Lawrence Sharon L. CusciaLawrence #902 Lawrence Raymond BuchonisVittorio Veneto #1035 Fall River Joseph A. DeMelloPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Amato LucchettiPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Alfredo A. DeAngelisQuincy Men’s #1295 Quincy John F. PellegriniRegina Margherita #1402 Waltham Josephine FaillaRegina Margherita #1402 Waltham Helen AbelliBraintree Ladies #1422 Braintree Teresa M. PalladinoStella Del Nord #1436 Quincy Eleanor T. CedroneWinchester Men’s #1580 Winchester Alfred S. MaioccoWinchester Women’s #1592 Winchester Mary J. DeMinicoWinchester Women’s #1592 Winchester Maria A. ChefaloSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Bernardo J. LopezSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Connie L. CappuccioSouth Shore Men’s #1850 Hingham John F. Tramontana, Jr.South Shore Men’s #1850 Hingham Joseph G. ZonaGreater Boston Renaissance #2614 Boston Mary J. Puma

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Attorney Peter B. Gay, former National Supreme Venerable (President), Order Sons of Italy in America passed away on July 8, 2010. He was born in Taunton, Massachusetts on July 13, 1915, the second son o f Olympio and Ida (Pocassoni) Gay. He attended Taunton Public Schools, gradu-ated from the University of Notre Dame and received a law degree from Boston Univer-sity in 1939. He successfully passed the Massachusetts Bar exam-ination on September 15, 1939. Attorney Gay was the first man of Italian descent from Taunton to become a member of the Massachusetts Bar and elected to public offi ce. Mr. Gay was discharged from the U.S. Army in 1945, served as a member to the Taun-ton Municipal Council for six years, admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court in 1964, a successful candidate in 1948 as Representative for the Fourth Bristol District Taunton, Massachusetts. Peter was Chairman of the Commit-tee on Legal Affairs. He was appointed by several speak-ers of the House to various State Commissions and was cited by Massachusetts Taxpay-ers Association for his “atten-dance and effi cient work as a legislator.”

In 1959 A t to rney Gay was appointed first assis-

tant district attorney for t h e S o u t h e r n D i s t r i c t of Massachusetts, (this in-cluded four counties, name-l y : B r i s t o l , Ba rns tab l e , Dukes and Nantucket (Cape Cod). Over his sixty years as a practicing attorney, he has held many offices in various Bar Associations and was a member of the Board of Delegates of the Mas-sachusetts Bar Association, its Vice President and also President and Executive Board of Massachusetts Trial Law-yers Association and a mem-ber of the Criminal Divi-sion of National District Attor-ney’s Association. He was named “Man of the Year” for the City of Taunton on February 7, 1971, on the occasion of the Fifteenth Annual Brother-hood Convocation in conjunc-tion with the National Confer-ence of Chris-tians and Jews marking Brotherhood Week. Included in the long list of legal fraternal, civic and so-cial organizations to which Attorney Gay holds member-ship in the Taunton Amvets, Post 61, served as judge ad-v o c a t e a n d c o m m a n d e r of Post 61; Knights of Columbus, Taunton Lodge of Elks, Ameri-can Legion, Massachusetts Legislators Association, Mas-sachusetts Trial Lawyers As-sociation, third Vice-President of the Massachusetts Chapter

of the American Trial Lawyers Association; past President of Taunton Bar Association; Board of Directors of Massachusetts Trial Lawyers Association; fi ve years as Vice-President of the Massachusetts Bar Association; former Chairman of the March of Dimes; former member of the Board of Directors of the Taunton Savings Bank, New Bedford Savings Bank and Secretary to the Taunton Rede-velopment Authority for twelve years. He was an early recipi-ent of the St. Thomas Moore Award given by Diocese of Fall River, Massachusetts and also an instructor for North-eastern University teaching crim-inal law and court pro-cedures. Attorney Gay has co-authored books entitled “Po-licemen and the Accused” and

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supplement thereto in 1967 he and Mr. Richard Prunier com-piled the “Massachusetts Forms of Indictments and Complaints” in 1968 an “addendum” to the above book and also a booklet entitled “Drug Abuse.” Elected Supreme Venerable, Order Sons of Italy in America at the August Convention in Boston, Massa-chusetts, 1973. He was honored by the Italian government with the title of Commandatore at the embassy in Washington, DC on October 18, 1974. On the same date he was a guest of Pres-ident Ford at a state dinner at the White House honoring Pres-ident Leone. He was the guest of over 1500 members and friends of O.S.I.A. at a testimonial in Boston on September 28, 1974. He was the fi rst recipi-ent of the Sellaro Award given by National O.S.I.A. at its an-nual convention. His many awards included the Presi-dential Award given by Grand Lodge of Massachusetts on June 20, 1967. He received the Life Achievement Award at O.S.I.A. National Con-vention in New York City on August 18, 2005 and the City of Taunton named the square in south section “The Peter B. Gay Square.”

In September 1944 he mar-ried Laura Garda and was blessed with seven children. Attorney Gay is survived by his son David and his wife Patricia

of Bourne, Massachusetts; William and his wife Cheryl of Taunton, Massachusetts; Thomas and his wife Sheri of Marion, Massachusetts; Francis and his wife Bethany of Ware-ham, Mass-achusetts; daughter Laurel Gay of Tiverton, Rhode Island; son Robert and his wife Lisa of Dighton, Massachusetts, and Linda R. Gay, daughter-in-law of Tewks-bury, Massachu-setts. Grand-father of Daniel, Gregory and his wife, Stacey, Peter A. Jr., Jonathan, Larissa, Dara, Leah, Marcus, Lindsay, Thomas, Stephanie, Laura, Sophia, Brenden DePrest, David DePrest, Kelsey and Tyler Gay. Great-grandfather of Camille, Alexa, Marisa, Jeremy, Zachary and Eliana Gay. Also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

The funeral was held from the Crapo-Hathaway Funer-al Home in Taunton, Massa-chusetts on Tuesday, July 13, 2010 followed by a Mass o f C h r i s t i a n b u r i a l i n St. Andrew the Apostle Church, Taunton, MA.

Donations in Peter’s mem-ory may be made to Columbia Lodge #540, O.S.I.A, Peter B. Gay Scholarship Fund, Post Offi ce Box 988, Taunton, Mas-sachusetts 02780.

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