October/December 2014

PAGE 1 OCTOBER / DECEMBER 2014SONS OF ITALY NEWS

OCTOBER / DECEMBER 2014(ISSN 0038-1446)VOL. LXXXIX - NO. 4

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First Place team in the Women’s Division from the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 (Watertown): Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone, Teresa Iodice, Gerri Cimino, Donna Mazzola, and State President Carmelita Bello. (Not pictured: Mille Scafidi)

(L-R): First Place team in the Men’s Division from Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown): Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone, Joe Cacia, Vito Varano, Vincenzo Sammartano, and Sal Pinzone.

Grand Lodge Bocce Tournamentby Michelle DiPlacido

The Annual Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament was held on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at the Watertown Sons of Italy. The morning stated off with cof-fee and donuts.

This year, there were a total of 38 teams in three divisions: Men’s, Women’s and Mixed. Chairman Steven Cedrone (Continued on Page 7)

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On Saturday, October 4, 2014, the Grand Lodge of Mas-sachusetts celebrated their 100th Anniversary with a gala event at Demetri’s Function Facility in Foxboro, Massachu-setts.

Cheryl Fiandaca, investigative reporter with WHDH-TV and member of the Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge # 2614, served as the toastmaster for the evening. Between intro-ductions of the other featured speakers for the evening, Cheryl recounted fond memories of growing up in an Italian-Ameri-can home, and of her early days as a reporter in Boston.

Joining the festivities was Consul General of Italy in Bos-ton Nicola DeSantis, who had only arrived in Boston a few weeks prior to begin his assign-ment as Consul General. He noted that he was looking forward to developing a rela-tionship with the Grand Lodge

by Adriana Guida

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

Celebrates 100 Years

(L-R): State Council — Front: State Financial Secretary Margaret Olivieri, State Second Vice President Ronald Hill, State First Vice President Antonio Sestito, State President Carmelita Bello, State Recording Secretary Marie Jackson, and State Orator Denise Furnari. Back: Chairman of the State Trustees Stephen Cozzaglio, State Trustees Charles DeStefano, Marisa Ranalli, John Argiro, Marissa Sestito, and Mary Ann Bello, State Immediate Past President James DiStefano, State Treasurer John Christoforo, and State Trustees Larry Giordano, Richard Matlak, and Rodolfo Viscomi.

discussed the rules and gave each team their assigned courts and the tournament began at 9:15 a.m.

Teams played on and as the afternoon drew close, the fi nal teams played in the playoffs. The first and second place teams in each division are as follows:

The fi rst place team in the Mixed Division was from the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington), featur-ing players Charlie DeStefano, Barbara DeStefano, Sally Radomski, and Stan Radomski.

The second place team was from the Billerica Lodge # 2268, with players Gloria Collins, Bill

Collins, Karyn Marmiani, and Tony Marmiani.

Taking fi rst place in the Wom-en’s Division was a team from the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 (Watertown), including Theresa Iodice, Gerri Cimino, Millie Scafidi, and Donna Mazzola.

The second place team was

from the Grand Lodge, consist-ing of State President Carmelita Bello, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, State Orator Denise Furnari, State Financial Secre-tary Margaret Olivieri, and Kim DiStefano.

Both the first and second


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NO. 4 - OCTOBER / DECEMBER 201489TH YEAR OF PUBLICATION

STATE COUNCIL CARMELITA BELLO State President ANTONIO SESTITO State First Vice President RONALD HILL State Second Vice President JAMES DI STEFANO Immediate Past President DENISE FURNARI State Orator MARIE JACKSON State Recording Secretary MARGARET OLIVIERI State Financial Secretary DR. JOHN CHRISTOFORO State Treasurer

STATE PAST PRESIDENTS FLORENCE FERULLO KANE KEVIN A. CAIRA JOSEPH A. RUSSO PHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ. CHARLES H. PERENICK

STATE TRUSTEES DISTRICT 1 STEPHEN COZZAGLIO

DISTRICT 2 MARY ANN BELLO

DISTRICT 3 CHARLES DE STEFANO

DISTRICT 4 RICHARD MATLAK

DISTRICT 5 MARISSA SESTITO

DISTRICT 6 LARRY GIORDANO

DISTRICT 7

AT-LARGE JOHN ARGIRO MARISA RANALLI RODOLFO VISCOMI

STATE CHAPLAINREVEREND GREGORY MERCURIO

BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION ANTHONY J. PANAGGIO JR., President

MARJORIE CAHN, TreasurerPAUL DI BONA, Secretary

CHAIRMEN OF PERMANENT COMMISSIONS

NATIONAL OFFICERS JOSEPH A. RUSSO, National First Vice PresidentJAMES DI STEFANO, National Recording Secretary

ANTHONY J. PANAGGIO JR., National HistorianFLORENCE FERULLO KANE, National Trustee

PHILIP R. BONCORE, ESQ., National Past PresidentALBERT DE NAPOLI, ESQ., National Foundation TrusteePHILIP PRIVITERA, ESQ., National Foundation Trustee

COMMISSIONERSJOSEPH BONCORE, ESQ. - DAVID COVUCCI - BRIAN MC NAMARA

MARK MOBILIO - VINCENT PERRI - ROSS ZAGAMI

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMISSION ARTHUR BENNETT

CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST ANGELO ROSSI

CHARITY COMMISSION CAROL ROSSI

HISTORICAL COMMISSION THERESA FARINA

ITALIAN CULTURE COMMISSION JOAN D’ARGENIS

JUDICIARY COMMISSION PHILIP PRIVITERA

JUNIOR DIVISION COMMISSION CHARLES DE STEFANO

MAGAZINE COMMISSION PAMELA DONNARUMA

MEMBERSHIP COMMISSION RON HILL

ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATION COMMISSION ANTONIO SESTITO

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION MICHELLE DI PLACIDO

SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION DONNA GIULIANI

COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ALBERT DE NAPOLI, ESQ.

SPORTS COMMISSION STEVEN CEDRONE

STATE DEPUTY MARY COOPER

Cari Sorelle e Fratelli:E’ difficile credereche un

altro anno e’ quasi alla fi ne. Noi non abbiamo alcun controllo a prescindere da quanto denaro, infl uenza, o stato sociale cias-cuno possiede. Il tempo scorre per tutti. La differenza dipende dal come noi utilizziamo il tempo.

Quest’anno e’ stato alquanto interessante per la Grande Loggia del Massachusetts. Abbi-amo ottenuto grandi successi, come ad esempio la prima voltache abbiamo celebrato la cerimonia della consegna delle borse di studio ai diplo-mandi delle “High School,” e della consegna degli attestati onorifi ci a coloro che si sono distinti nel campo della Legge, ed anche il centenario di Gala del nostro Ordine, nel Massa-chusetts utilizzando il campo della pubblicita’, ed accettando pagamenti, con carta di credito “on line,” l’inizio del nostro website ed il grafi co dellamerce come il braccialetto che e’ risul-tato molto popolare. Abbiamo molti articoli da vendere che rifl ettono sia il nostro retaggio italiano che il nostro Ordine. Questi articoli sono disponibili e si possono vedere nel web-site (www.osiama.org) e si possono acquistare. Essi sono ottimi regali durante queste feste.

Durante questo periodo natal-izio, la “Charity Commission” visitera’ la casa di riposo del North End per l’annuale festa. Quest’anno, per la prima volta, la commissione organizzera’ una festa alla casa Monte-cassino. Questa casa e’ una

delle organizzazioni aiutate dal nostro Ordine. Essa allog-gia visitatori dall’estero che vengono a Boston per cure mediche, non esistenti nei loro Paesi, e non possono affrontare le spese per la loro permanenza qui’. Alla casa verranno I mem-bri dell’Ordine a partecipare alla festa con atti di allegria e reminiscenze con coloro che ne hanno bisogno. Sono certa che molte delle nostre logge faranno altrettanto nelle loro comunita’, nel ricordo di quei membri che non ci sono piu’, assenti alle riunioni mensili.

La Grande Loggia si e’ asso-ciata con le “Olimpiadi Speciali” con decorrenza dal prossimo gennaio, coi propri tornei vari: bowling, e poi “calcio, e bocce.” Ci servono volontari per aiutarci durante questi eventi, e dona-tori per sponsorizzare questi eventi che offerte di denaro. Le logge associate sono incorag-giate ad organizzare eventi nelle loro comunita’. E’ un modo per contribuire alle loro comu-nita’ ed incoraggiare riconosci-mento ed interesse nella nostra organizzazione. Per ulteriori informazioni e dettagli si prega di consultare il nostro website.

Il nostro Ordine ha avuto molti cambiamenti negli anni passati. Ci dobbiamo concen-trare nel prossimo futuro in eventi che riguardano la fami-glia, in obblighi intergenera-zionali e nel preservare la nostra cultura, il retaggio, ed il cos-tume. C’e’ bisogno di aggiungere ai nostril valori, in cui siamo cresciuti, cose come: onesta’, fedelta’, impegno, arduo lavoro, ed il legame alla nostra crescita.

I nostri immigranti antenati, in una o due generazioni, hanno conseguito cose grandiose lavo-rando sodo, acquisendo una educazione scolastica, e nel supportarsi a vicenda. Ci siamo allontanati da quell’esperienza e sforzi ed integrazione al punto che le presenti generazioni si identifi cano con la descrizione dei Mass Media di italo-amer-icani presentati come stereo-tipi negative. E’ nostro dovere lavorare diligentemente con l’offrire la realta’ di chi siamo come americani di discendenza italiana ed I contributi posi-tivi ottenuti individualmente,o come comunita’.

Durante questo periodo cel-ebrativo, mentre vi incontrate con parenti ed amici, approfi t-tate per fare il punto di riandare al tempo quando la famiglia compi’ il viaggio dall’Italia verso l’America, le sofferenze ed i successi, il buono ed il cattivo! Continuate a ricreare il costume e le tradizioni per la vostra fami-glia di immergersi nell’intimo ‘italiano’. Aiutateli nel loro desiderio di riandare al passato e cercare l’albero genealogico della famiglia. Speriamo che facciate cenno a loro riguardo i ‘Figli d’Italia’, il loro lavoro-caritatevole, le borse di studio,la cultura ed i programmi, e chiedete loro di diventare membri della comunita “Figli d’Italia”.

Auguro a voi tutti una felice festa natalizia, in buona salute.

Buon Natale e un Felice Anno nuovo, ed in salute.

Carmelita Bello,Presidente Statale

Dear Sisters and Brothers:It ’s hard to believe that

another year is almost gone. Time is one thing we have no control over; it doesn’t matter how much money, infl uence, or status one has, time treats us all the same. What makes us different is how we use that time.

This past year has been an interesting one for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. We have had our successes such as the fi rst year of the Mas-sachusetts Education and Law Awards, the 100th Anniversary Gala, utilizing social media, accepting credit card payments online, the launch of a new website, and the design of OSIA merchandise such as the brace-let that has been extremely popular. There are many items for sale that refl ect our Italian heritage and our Order. These can be viewed and purchased at www.osiama.org. They make great gifts for the holidays.

During this time of the year, the Charity Commission visits the North End Nursing Home for our annual holiday party. This year, for the fi rst time, we will also have a party for those staying at Casa Monte Cassino. The Casa is one of our state charities that houses interna-tional visitors who come to Bos-ton for medical treatment not available in their home coun-

tries and who cannot afford a place to live. We welcome any and all members to join us and bring some holiday cheer and memories to those who truly need it. I know that many of our lodges do the same in their com-munity and remember those members who can no longer attend meetings.

The Grand Lodge is partner-ing with the Special Olympics, starting in January with their bowling tournaments, and later in the year, soccer and bocce tournaments. We are asking for volunteers to help the days of the events, and for donors to contribute sponsorship money. Filial lodges can get involved as an organization in events in their area. It’s a way to contribute to the community and to foster recognition and interest in the Sons of Italy. Further details can be found at www.osiama.org.

Our Order has undergone many changes over the years. I believe our focus moving ahead should be on family events, intergenerational offerings, and preserving our culture, heritage, and customs. We need to build upon the values we grew up with: honesty, fi del-ity, commitment, hard work, and a connection to our Italian upbringing. Our immigrant ancestors, in a generation or two, accomplished great things

through hard work, education, and supporting each other. We have removed ourselves from that experience of struggle and integration to the point where current generations identify with the mass media depic-tion of Italian-Americans that generally portray negative ste-reotypes. It is our duty to work diligently to offer the true story of who we are as Americans of Italian heritage and the positive contributions made individually and as a community.

This hol iday season as you meet with your relatives and friends, make a point of recounting how your family made the voyage from Italy to America, the hardships and the successes, the good and the bad. Continue or recreate Italian customs and traditions for your family to connect with their inner Italian. Cultivate their desire to connect with their past and trace the family tree. And hopefully, you will tell them about the Sons of Italy, its charitable work, scholarships, culture, and programs, and ask them to become a member of the Figli d’Italia community.

I wish you all a happy and healthy holiday season.

Buon Natale e un nuovo anno sano e felice.

Carmelita Bello,State President

GRAND LODGEEVENTS

MAY 3, 2015 Massachusetts Education and Law Awards (MELA) Location: TBA

JUNE 11-14, 2015 State Convention Resort and Conference Center Hyannis, MA

For more information on these events,call the Grand Lodge office at 617-489-5234

- or -check the Grand Lodge Events section of the website:

www.osiama.org

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of Massachusetts, and was particularly looking forward to celebrating Italian Heritage Month with the Grand Lodge and other Italian-American organizations.

Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo was also in attendance, bringing with him the greetings of the Massachusetts Legisla-ture and noting that he was glad to see members of the Grand Lodge in attendance at the kick-off event for Italian Heritage Month, which is cel-ebrating its 15th year in Mas-sachusetts. DeLeo, a member of the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057, also brought with him a proclamation from the House of Representatives congratulating the Grand Lodge on reaching such a signifi cant milestone.

National President Anthony Baratta also congratulated the Grand Lodge and its offi cers, past and present, for all of the hard work and dedication that enabled the organization to reach its 100th year. He spoke on the value of the work that the members of the Grand and Filial Lodges do, noting particularly the signifi cant charitable giving the organization undertakes each year to worthy causes such as the Cooley’s Anemia Foundation, Alzheimer’s Asso-ciation, Doug Flutie Jr. Founda-tion for Autism, the Casa Monte Cassino, as well as the schol-

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Celebrates 100 Years (Continued from Page 1)

arship program that awards tens of thousands of dollars each year. He also spoke about ways to move the organization forward in the next 100 years, of the new goals the organiza-tion must set, and of the new mission it must endeavor upon to best serve the needs of this generation of Italian-Americans.

The fi nal speaker of the eve-ning was State President Car-melita Bello. She applauded the hard work of every offi cer and member, and recognized the three co-chairmen of the anniversary gala: State First Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Second Vice President Ronald Hill, and State Financial Secretary Margaret Olivieri.

The event continued well into the night with dinner and danc-ing. Guests were able to take in a slideshow of various photos from the previous 100 years, as well as catch up with friends old and new.

The Grand Lodge would like to thank their Silver level sponsor, the Benefi t Insurance Commis-sion, for helping to ensure the Gala’s success. We would also like to thank the advertisers in our 100th Anniversary Program Book, the centerpiece sponsors, the Walpole Police Department Honor Guard for presenting the colors, and all of the members and guests who attended this event.

(L-R): 100th Anniversary Gala Committee — Front: Denise Furnari, Co-Chairman Ronald Hill, Co-Chairman Margaret Olivieri, State President Carmelita Bello, Co-Chairman Antonio Sestito, and Florence Ferullo Kane. Back: Kevin Caira, Joseph Russo, Marisa Ranalli, Ann Hill, Angelo Rossi, Carol Rossi, James DiStefano, Ross Zagami, and Philip Boncore.

(L-R): Chairmen of Permanent Commissions: Membership Commission Chairman Ronald Hill, Organization and Education Commission Chairman Antonio Sestito, Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi, Charity Commission Chairman Carol Rossi, State President Carmelita Bello, Historical Commission Chairman Theresa Farina, Scholarship Commission Chairman Donna Giuliani, Magazine Commission Chairman Pamela Donnaruma, Commission for Social Justice Chairman Albert DeNapoli, and Junior Division President Charles DeStefano.

(L-R): Silver Sponsor Benefit Insurance Commission members: Benefit Insurance Commissioner Vincent Perri, Benefit Insurance Commissioner Joseph Boncore, Benefit Insurance Commission President Anthony Panaggio Jr., State President Carmelita Bello, and Benefit Insurance Commissioners Mark Mobilio, Ross Zagami, and Brian McNamara.

(L-R): National First Vice President Joseph Russo, Past National Historian Lucy Codella, State President Carmelita Bello, National President Anthony Baratta, Frances Brocchi, and Grand Lodge of Connecticut State President Michael Polo.



(L-R): Massachusetts National Officers: National Historian Anthony Panaggio Jr., National Foundation Trustee Albert DeNapoli, Gala Co-Chairman Ronald Hill, Gala Co-Chairman Margaret Olivieri, National First Vice President Joseph Russo, State President Carmelita Bello, National President Anthony Baratta, National Commission for Social Justice President Joseph Boncore, Gala Co-Chairman Antonio Sestito, National Trustee Florence Ferullo Kane, National Recording Secretary James DiStefano, and National and State Past President Philip Boncore.

(L-R): State Past Presidents and First Ladies Front: State Past First Ladies Goldie Boncore, Pauline Russo, and Kathy DiStefano, State President Carmelita Bello, State Past First Lady Cheryl Caira, and National and State Past First Lady Laura Caira. Back: National and State Past President Philip Boncore, State Past President Charles Perenick, State Past President Joseph Russo, State Immediate Past President James DiStefano, State Past President Florence Ferullo Kane, State Past First Lady Natalie Furnari, and State Past President Kevin Caira.

(L-R): State First Vice President Antonio Sestito, National First Vice President Joseph Russo, National President Anthony Baratta, State President Carmelita Bello, Consul General of Italy in Boston Nicola DeSantis, Elisa DeSantis, National Recording Secretary James DiStefano, and State Second Vice President Ronald Hill.


(L-R): State Second Vice President Ronald Hill, State Financial Secretary Margaret Olivieri, Grand Lodge of Connecticut State President Michael Polo, Grand Lodge of Connecticut State Financial Secretary Ann St. Amand, State President Carmelita Bello, Toastmaster Cheryl Fiandaca, National President Anthony Baratta, Past National Historian Lucy Codella, Frances Brocchi, and State First Vice President Antonio Sestito.



(Photos by Dominic Campochiaro)


place teams in the Men’s Division were from the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Water-town). The fi rst place team con-sisted of Joe Cacia, Vito Varano, Vincenzo Sammartano and Sal Pinzone, and the second place team included players Luciano Camilli, Gino Salvucci, Romeo Cardarelli, and Tony Bacci.

It was a very competitive afternoon and a great day of play by everyone. Congratula-tions to all the winning teams!

Sports Commission Chair-man Steve Cedrone handed out prizes and thanked everyone for participating in the fun-fi lled day.

Chairman Cedrone and the Sports Commission would like to thank the Watertown Sons of Italy for their hospitality and for preparing a delicious lunch buffet. They would also like to thank Merchandise Chair-man and State Trustee Marisa Ranalli for organizing the mer-chandise for the prizes.

Second Place team in the Mixed Division from Billerica Lodge #2268: Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone, Gloria Collins, Bill Collins, Karyn Marmiani, and Tony Marmiani.

Second Place team in the Women’s Division from the Grand Lodge: State President Carmelita Bello, Kim DiStefano, Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, and State Orator Denise Furnari.

Second Place team in the Men’s Division from Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown): Luciano Camilli, Gino Salvucci, Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone, Romeo Cardarelli, Tony Bacci, and Mario Pellegrini.

Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament (Continued from Page 1)

First Place team in the Mixed Division from the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington): Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone, Charlie DeStefano, Barbara DeStefano, Sally Radomski, and Stan Radomski.


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WOBURN LADIESLODGE #1584

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Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearMerry Christmas and a Happy New YearHappy holidays

from my family to yours.

State President Carmelita Bello

During the coming New Year

Wishing our Brothers and SistersA Very Merry Christmas

AndHealthy Happy New Year

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Merry Christmasand a

Happy & Healthy New Year

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Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovofrom

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Best Wishes for a

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Pamela DonnarumaEditor, Sons of Italy News

A Blessed and a Happy Christmas to allwith Good Health in 2015

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Benefit Insurance CommissionBenefit Insurance Commission

Marjorie CahnTreasurer

Anthony Panaggio Jr.President

Paul DiBonaSecretary

Joseph Boncore, Esq.Joseph Boncore, Esq.CommissionerCommissioner

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Brian McNamaraCommissioner

Mark MobilioCommissioner

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LODGE NEWS

On Sunday, October 5, 2014, the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 of Natick hosted an afternoon pig roast attended by well over 100 members and guests.

During this event, Lodge Pres-ident Marisa Pilette welcomed State President Carmelita Bello and State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, who graciously accepted an invitation to celebrate long-time member Gloria Cullati for her 70 years of dedication and service.

As a young teenager in the mid-1930s, Gloria joined a Junior Lodge and actively par-ticipated by running dances and marching in parades, super-vised by senior members who helped put programs together.

In 1944, Gloria joined the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 and has remained an active member since. As she puts it, “there were a few lean years during the war when the lodge almost disbanded, but a few of us struggled to hold it together, and today it is the thriving lodge that you know and love.”

FRANCESCO DESANCTIS LODGE #1411

Honors Member Gloria Cullati

(L-R): Lodge President Marisa Pilette, member Gloria Cullati, and State President Carmelita Bello.

Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 honoree Gloria Cullati.

Gloria, who also celebrated her 93rd birthday in October, has held numerous offices throughout the years including those of recording secretary, vice president, mistress of cer-emonies, and trustee. Remain-ing passionate about her love of the Sons of Italy, Gloria continues to educate lodge members about the importance of giving to charity. She is out-spoken about being proud of the Italian culture and tradi-tions, the Italian language, and the Italian way of life, and about remaining true to our collective Italian heritage. She believes that lodge functions and dances help spread good will and that all Italians should join a Lodge.

She has always been extremely active in the coordination, selling tickets and attending functions including banquets and porchetta dinners. She volunteers her time and bakes her famous pizzelle for Natick Days, the weekly pasta nights, and the Lodge-hosted flea markets. For years she sold tickets, chaired and coordinated dinner dances, festive Car-nevale celebrations, and food prepared by lodge members for the annual Christmas Party where all donations collected go to local charities.

President Marisa Pilette pre-sented Gloria with a bouquet of roses and State President Carmelita Bello read and pre-sented Gloria with a citation on behalf of the Grand Lodge. She thanked Gloria for her years of dedication and tireless service to the Order of Sons of Italy in America and the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411. In the words of Lodge Recording Sec-retary Diane Piccioli, “Gloria Cullati represents and epito-mizes the ideals of the Order Sons of Italy in America: liberty, equality, and fraternity.”

The 2nd Annual Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 “Turkey Shoot” was bigger and better than ever. About 65 people

attended this year’s “shoot” and walked away with their prize winnings of turkeys, bags of vegetables, apple

cider, and assorted pies. Pro-ceeds will go to the Lodge’s h igh schoo l scho larsh ip fund.

by Donna Segreti Reilly

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057

Turkey Shoot

(L-R): Members of the “Turkey Shoot” organizing committee: Lodge Orator Mary Lou Abbatessa, Deanne Lewis, Trustee Christine Sciaraffa, Nora DiRuzza, Lodge President Joseph Boncore, Recording Secretary and “Turkey Shoot” coordinator Tina Helton, and Richard Sacca.

Tewksbury Lodge #2872Welcomes Four New Members

(L-R): On October 27, 2014, theTewksbury Lodge #2872 welcomed four new members.Pictured are State Deputy Charles DeStefano, Ed Embriano, Linda Rowe, Lodge President George Iannuzzo, Vito Aiello, and Linda Aiello.

(Photo by Chris Parrella)

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LODGE NEWS

On Sunday, October 19, 2014, the Worcester Lodge #168 continued their tradition of laying a wreath at the statue of Christopher Columbus in memory of their deceased members. Lodge members were present at the ceremony, led by Lodge Presi-dent Michael Sacco.

After the ceremony, members of the comunity and of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel-St. Ann Parish joined Lodge members for the annual Memorial Mass in memory of members who had passed away over the previous year. The Lodge was proud to host the Memorial Mass and breakfast. Along with Lodge President Michael Sacco and Lodge Vice President Kevin Mercadante, attendees included State President Carmelita Bello, State Financial Secretary Margaret Olivieri, State Trustee MaryAnn Bello, and State Scholarship Commission Chairman Donna Giuliani, all members of the Lodge.

Fr. Jesus Martinez and Bishop Emeritus George Reuger were the co-celebrants of the mass. Bishop Reuger addressed the congrega-tion and noted that the Order of Sons of Italy in America reminds us that we do and should indeed give God all honor, that Italy is a country of many churches, and that we are all children of immi-grants. He reminded us that we must render to God what belongs to God and to man what belongs to man. He noted that much of what we have comes from Rome. He added that we are a signed people, that is, that we must be signs of God’s love to others and we must look for signs of God in others, and not get discouraged.

State President Carmelita Bello served as lector for the Mass. She announced the names of each deceased member of Worcester Lodge # 168 as a bell was rung in their memory. The Lodge has lost seven members since last year’s memorial mass: Margaret Ovian, Dorothy Tufano, Natale Losapio, Josephine Genatossio, Mary Jasper, Michael Campaniello, and Antonio Marchese.

These members and all deceased members of the Lodge will be greatly missed. After the mass, the Lodge sponsored a memorial breakfast available to everyone who attended, catered by Mike and Maria O’Connor. It was a wonderful opportunity for lodge members and parishioners to gather, remember, and celebrate the lives of our departed members. Everyone reminisced and shared the experiences they had with our now departed members.

It was a great morning for the Order Sons of Italy in America, an appropriate and memorable celebration for Italian Heritage Month! Thank you to all who participated in any way and all who made this day possible!

Worcester Lodge #168Lays Memorial Wreath and Celebrates Memorial Mass

by Maria (Gina) Sciannameo, Ed.D.

Members of the Lodge and guests enjoying each other’s company and pleasant conversations during breakfast.





State President Carmelita Bello speaks with guests during the memorial breakfast.

Lodge Vice President Kevin Mercadante with several members of the Lodge gathering for the Memorial Mass.


Lodge President Michael Sacco greets long time member Gladys Bello before the start of the memorial mass.

Members of the Lodge exiting the church as they go to breakfast.


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On Wednesday, September 17, 2014, the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 presented a check for $396 to the Tewksbury Community Food Pantry. The money was raised during the lodge’s fi rst annual Festa Italiana.

Tewksbury Lodge #2872Donates to Tewksbury Community Food Pantry

by Chris Parrella

Front, (L-R): Tewksbury Food Pantry Board Member John Lantagne, Lodge Treasurer Chris Parrella, Festa Italiana Chairman Joseph Mazzola, Charitable Committee Chairman Paula Coppola, Lodge President George Iannuzzo, Tewksbury Food Pantry President Ray Bowden, and Tewksbury Food Pantry Board Member Bill Welch. Back, (L-R): Tewksbury Food Pantry Board Members Robert Doyle and Jim Carter.

The Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 continued its long tra-dition of participating in the Columbus Day Parade at this year’s parade in East Boston. For nearly two decades, Lodge Past President Fred Martino has coordinated the Lodge’s participation in the Columbus

Day Parade, and for more than 10 years, with help from fam-ily and fellow Lodge members, he has created the famous wine making fl oat that parade viewers looked forward to each year. Fred Martino will be retir-ing from his Parade Coordinator position and will be passing on

decorating duties to Rinaldo and Cathy Agostinelli. The Lodge and parade enthusiasts thank Fred for his many years of directing the fl oat and “man-ning the bull horn.” The Lodge looks forward to participating in many Columbus Day Parades to come.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057Participates in Columbus Day Parade


(L-R): Fred (front) is seen with his fellow Mixed Lodge members Janice Pomeroy, Jeff Turco, great niece Acadia Bombaci, Paul Caruccio, Rinaldo and Cathy Agostinelli, and Mike Abbatessa.

Plans for upcoming events were discussed at the recent Wakefield Lodge #1734 meeting held at Laurie’s 9:09 in Wakefi eld. In December, the group will host their annual Special Needs Christmas Party at the Crystal Community Club, which includes games, music, lunch, and a visit from Santa. The Lodge will be collecting unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots at their next meeting. Also discussed was the Lodge’s participation in a recent Lasagna Cook-off, where contestants from fi ve different lodges entered their best lasagna recipes.

After the meeting, attendees enjoyed an outstanding three-course meal at Laurie’s 9:09, owned by Lodge member Laurie Rizzo.

Wakefi eld Lodge #1734Hosts a Delicious November Meeting

by Sharon Nikosey

(L-R): Past President Joe Racamato, Laurie Rizzo, (owner, Laurie’s 9:09), and Trustee Rosemarie Racamato.

(L-R): Trustee Domenic Grande, Elisa Grande, Janet DiNanno, Past President Bob Santiano, Jean Santiano, Maria Guardia, and Immediate Past President Arthur Guardia.

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The Italian language class sponsored by the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 ended its second year with a dinner party at the Cafe Sicilia, where the class enjoyed a little bit of Italy in Tewksbury. The group met weekly from September to June and

studied the language, history, geography, and culture of Italy. In April, members of the class had the opportunity to attend a Metropolitan Opera movie presentation of Rossini’s “Cenerentola” (Cinderella) at the Showcase Cinema in Lowell.

(Photos by Chris Parrella)

Tewksbury Lodge #2872Wraps up Second Year of Italian Classes

by Chris Parrella

Class members at the end of year party.

Class members at the end of year party.

The Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 donated four packages of food and Stop & Shop gift cards to help local families who may not have enough to eat this Thanksgiving. The Lodge

raises the funds for these packages through a summer charity raffl e and works with a local church to reach out to those families in need.

Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071Donates Food for Thanksgiving

by Dottie D’Onofrio

At their 88th Anniversary Dinner Dance, the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 pre-sented the Woman of the Year Award to a very special person — Janet Pecorari.

President Marisa Pilette pre-sented Janet with a bouquet of roses, a wall plaque, and a special citation from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts in recognition of Janet’s dedica-tion. President Pilette noted, “when I think of Janet, courage comes to mind, and I marvel at all the things she is able to do. Some might not know that Janet is legally blind, but she has never allowed her inability to see to defi ne her. From play-ing bocce (at times better than some sighted players), to keep-ing the pots and pans clean at our weekly pasta night, when I think of Janet, the words that come to mind are ‘yes ma’am’. That’s her reply when anyone asks her to help with anything. Or she’ll just say, ‘what can I do?’Janet has exceeded the expected duties of a volunteer and her recognition as this Lodge’s Woman of the Year is evidence of her immense dedi-cation and devotion.”

She works full-time at The Carroll Center for the Blind in Newton as Assistant to the Pres-ident. She is articulate, smart, a role model, good hearted and witty, and she can tell some real serious jokes. She loves garden-ing on her balcony, country music, yard sales, garage sales, and fl ea markets, and is a great

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Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 Woman of the Year Janet Pecorari.

cook and bocce player. Janet is the Lodge’s Wednes-

day pasta night dishwasher and public relation person. She helps organize and participates in the bi-annual fl ea market, Natick Days, pasta nights, and other events. She also sits on the Lodge’s board of directors.

For the second consecutive year, she has arranged for blind students from The Carrol Center for the Blind in Newton to play bocce on the Lodge’s courts. Without the advantage of sight, these kids were guided by the volunteers with beeping location devices.

On behalf of all the Lodge members, congratulations Janet and thank you for your constant dedication to the Lodge and community!

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Hosts Second Annual Pizza Warsby Chris Parrella

On Wednesday, May 7, 2014, the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 held their second annual Pizza Wars competition, which challenges restaurants

around town to see who makes the best pizza pie. This year’s winner was the North End Diner and Pizzeria.

(L-R): Third place winners from Villa Roma Pizza: Lodge President George Iannuzzo, owner Nondas Pamfilis, Patty Birchett, and Dylan Wells.

(L-R): Second place winners from Angelina’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria: Michelle Mazzeo, owner Susan Amato, and Lodge President George Iannuzzo.

(L-R): First place winners from North End Diner and Pizzeria: Mike Monty, Lodge President George Iannuzzo, Mark Butler, Linda Thibodeau, and Matthew McLaughlin.

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by Chris Parrella

On November 22, 2014, the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 and Joe Mazzola, owner of Cafe Sicilia, donated $900.00 to the Tewksbury Music Asso-ciation (TMA), which provides fi nancial support to

the Tewksbury Memorial High School Band and Chorus. Members of the TMA and the TMHS Band and Chorus generously donated their time to help make the Lodge’s fi rst “Festa Italiana” a success.

(L-R): Front: Erica Pantanella, Eva Barinelli, and Jennie Muse. Back: Joe Mazzola, Denise Pantanella, Christine Bairos, Paula Coppola, Lodge President George Iannuzzo, Laura Hulme, Stephanie Muse, and Lisa Puccia. (Photo: Chris Parrella)

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Gives Toys to Totsby Chris Parrella

The Tewksbury Lodge #2872 celebrates Il Santo Natale by donating gifts to Toys for Tots. The Lodge sends wishes a tutti di un Buon Natale e un Felicissimo Anno Nuovo. (L-R): Front Row: Ed Brown, Nancy Brown, Kathie Dell’Arciprete, Michelle Jelley, Linda Rowe, Kathie Anderson, Joan Tashjian, Pasquale Caruso, Lodge Vice President Debbie Deputat, Maria DiCiaccio, Salvatore DiDomenico, Joe Mazzola, and Anthony Ippolito. Back Row: Tony Tedesco, Marc Wallace, Charles Coppola, Malcolm Anderson, Leonard Errera, Sharon Chalmere, Paula Coppola, Charles Bettano, State Deputy Charlie DeStefano, Joel Deputat, Mary Iannuzzo, Lodge President George Iannuzzo, and Chris Parrella.

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On December 9, 2014, as part of their Christmas celebration, Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 members brought food donations for the Winthrop Food Pantry. Fr. Walter Connelly of St. John’s Episcopal Church in Winthrop thanked the members for their generosity.

(L-R): Past Lodge President Goldie Boncore, Lodge President Joseph A. Boncore, Publicity Chair Donna Segreti Reilly, Lodge Vice President Kathi Young, and Sentinel Agnes Nobile.

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Cambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Anthony B. D’Onofrio

Cambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Doris A. Gilberti

ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Rita Caropreso

ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Anna Costanzo

ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Carroll F. Kane

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Massimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Anthony J. Mollica

Massimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Michael Vocino

Methuen #902 Methuen Anthony J. Castro

Methuen #902 Methuen Anthony A. Vitale

Piave Fiume #1036 Watertown Hugo A. Caporiccio

Ambrose D. Cedrone #1069 Newton Mario Piantedosi

Regina Margherita Di Savoia #1094 Waltham Catherine A. Bourassa

Regina Margherita Di Savoia #1094 Waltham Josephine G. Costanzo

Veturia Romana #1200 Salem Josephine Fusco

Quincy Men #1295 Quincy Peter F. Johnson

Quincy Men #1295 Quincy Joseph S. Nicastro

Joseph Gorrasi #1406 Woburn Patrick J. Mogauro

Francesco DeSanctis #1411 Natick Maria C. Kannar

Stella Del Nord #1436 Quincy Lillian M. Aldoupolis

Stella Del Nord #1436 Quincy Elsa Ann Marella

Winchester Men #1580 Winchester Antonio Saraco Jr.

Woburn Ladies #1584 Woburn Catherine Gangi

Revere Ladies #1601 Revere Melinda L. Cecere

Sgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Gaetano C. Sola

Sgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Paul J. Stankard

G. Marconi #1620 Lee Valentino Masiero

G. Marconi #1620 Lee Henry R. Polastri

Victor Emanuel #1646 Haverhill Anthony G. Forte

Seacoast Area #2303 Portsmouth Edmond Pesaresi

Seacoast Area #2303 Portsmouth Mary Verna

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COMEDY NIGHT Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli # 2183 (Wilmington)Friday, February 6 – 8:00 PMTewksbury-Wilmington Elks777 South Street, Tewksbury, MA(proceeds benefi t Wilmington Sons of Italy Scholarship Fund)Tickets: $20.00Contact Kevin Caira at 978-657-7734 ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL – (MOVIE TO BE ANNOUNCED)Christopher Columbus # 216 (Brockton)Saturday, February 7 – 2:00 PMBrockton Public Library (Lingos Auditorium)304 Main Street, Brockton, MAFree AdmissionContact Richard Alfonso at 508-238-4814 or by email: [email protected]