September - October 2010

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Grand Lodge Lobsterfestby Dorothy Berlandi

Representatives from the Order Sons of Italy in Massachusetts onboard the San Giusto during a welcoming reception. Left to right: Al DeNapoli, Captain of the San Giusto Edoardo Giacomini, Grand Lodge President James DiStefano and Antonio Sestito.

Italian Ship San Giustoin Boston

The San Giusto arrived in Boston on the 10th of August for a four day port visit. The ship left Italy on the 12th of July and is acting as the Navy training ship for the second-year Naval Academy midshipmen.

The overall goal of the cam-paign is to enhance the educa-tion of young naval offi cers and constitutes their fi rst experience onboard a ship of the fl eet. The Naval Academy complement is composed of 92 midshipmen, including 20 women and 3 foreign cadets (from Albania, Jordan and Peru). Additionally, San Giusto will temporarily host cadets from the French, Moroccan, Ukrainian and Unit-ed States Naval Academies as part of exchange programs based on traditional coopera-tion and friendship among these countries.

The ship was open to the public on August 13, 2010 from 9:00AM-12:00PM and from 3:00PM-7:00PM at Black Falcon Cruise Terminal, Boston, MA.

A special Mass was held with

Cardinal Sean O’Malley on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at 10AM onboard the ship. The Mass was in Italian and was open to the general public.

The San Giusto is the fi rst combatant ship in the Navy to bear this name. It was built in the Fincantieri Shipyards of Riva Trigoso, launched on December 2, 1993. The motto in Trieste dialect “coragio no manca co’ semo nel giusto” underlines the link of the Ship with the city of Trieste and its patron Saint “San Giusto” and, at the same time wants to be a clear moral exhortation to her crew, Marines of San Marco Regiment and Cadets of the Naval Academy, meaning that courage cannot and must not lack when we work for a good cause.

The ship, under the command of Captain Edoardo Giacomini, returned return to Livorno on the 17th of September after navi-gating for more than two months through the Atlantic Ocean and Mediterranean Sea.

2010 October Italian Heritage Month

America in History Landing of ColumbusDesigns created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880), the Michelangelo of the United States Capitol

The Annual Kick-off event this year will be held on Friday, October 1 at the Grand Staircase of the State House, Boston, Massachusetts from 10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation by Governor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Acting Consul General of Italy, Luigi Munno. A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Dr. Stephen Maio 781-245-6536, Kevin Caira 978-657-7734, Lino Rullo 781-862-1633 or Hon. Joseph Ferrino 617-569-2110.

OCTOBER IS ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH IN MASSACHUSETTS. CELEBRATE ITALIAN HERITAGEWITH A MONTH OF EVENTS. VIEW PAGES 7-10 FOR A CALENDAR LISTING OF EVENTS

The Grand Lodge’s Annual Lobsterfest was held on Sunday, August 8, 2010 at 1:00 P.M. The event was held at the Hingham Sons of Italy and it was a perfect day.

The day began at approximately 8:30 a.m. when a crew of volunteers arrived to begin the prepara-tions. Bushels of corn were husked, two hundred potatoes were washed, dried, pricked with a fork and set on large trays ready for the oven. The salad greens were washed cut and prepared. Tomatoes were cut and the lucky volunteer who sliced the onions, still has the memory of eyes tearing. It was then time to set the very large pot on the burner to start cooking the very delicious Clam Chowder. The steaks were taken out of the packages and readied for the grill along with the cauldrons of water for the lobsters being set up outside. The long picnic tables were then covered with plastic tablecloths, which had to be stapled to the tables as the wind was determined that the tablecloths were not to stay as stapled.

The early Sunday morning volunteers were State 2nd Vice President Antonio Sestito, Marianna Sestito, Past State President Florence Ferullo Kane, Hingham Ladies Lodge President Angela DiTunno, State Trustee Cathy Bourassa, Quincy Ladies Lodge President Michelle Bertoldi,

Public Relations Chairman Dorothy Berlandi, and Hingham Men’s Lodge members Joseph Laugelle, John Argiro, Warren Wilkins and Patrick Massey (grandson of Antonio Sestito).

Unlike last year the weather was just “perfect” for an outdoor event. Guests arrived and chose their respective tables and then it was time to catch up with all their acquaintances. Before long it was time for the Clam Chowder to be served, and we all knew that this Lobsterfest was well on its way to being a great success. Sister Florence Kane served countless cups of the chowder and many returned for seconds.

It was then time for the lobster, steak, salad, corn on the cob, bread, watermelon and soft drinks. Serving all the guests were the follow-ing: State President James DiStefano, Antonio Sestito, Marianna Sestito, Florence Ferullo Kane, Cathy Bourassa, Michelle Bertoldi, Angela DiTunno.

Festivities were brought to a close with a raffl e. A special thanks to all who made this Grand Lodge Annual Lobsterfest such a great success. We hope that next year we will be joined by yet additional guests to this delightful get together.


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NO. 5 - September/October 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 everyone enjoyed the

hot summer we had, and all tans are still looking good. Well it’s September again and it’s time to get back into the swing of things with meetings and functions for the local lodges and the Grand Lodge. Lodges that have continued to meet during the summer already have their activities scheduled, and it’s time for the rest of us to put our schedules together. Please check with the Grand Lodge when putting your ac-tivities schedules together, so that we don’t have confl icting dates with the Grand Lodge or any surrounding lodges, so we can all enjoy your Filial Lodges events.

Al l those who attended our Grand Lodge Cook-o u t w i l l r e m e m b e r August 8th; it certainly was a great day. There were about 130 members and guests at the Hingham Lodge who enjoyed the great culinary skills of the Hingham chefs. The lobsters were huge and sweet, and the steaks were done just right, and the trimmings were great, clam chowder, corn on the cob, salad, baked potatoes and watermelon.

All enjoyed the beautiful weather and the great camara-derie. Be sure to sign up early next year, I know the tickets will go fast.

On August 12th through the 15th, our OSIA National Ex-ecutive Session was held in Cambridge, Massachusetts and as the Host State, a reception dinner was held by the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, a surf

and turf dinner was held at the Watertown Lodge, with 165 brother and sisters for all over the country including many from Massachusetts. I would like to thank the Benefi t Insur-ance Commission, the Wilm-ington Lodge, and the Winthrop Lodge for their support with the reception dinner.

It’s time to see who can knock off the defending state champs of the Sons of Italy Bocce Tournament to be held at the Watertown Lodge on September 19, 2010, you will need to bring you’re A game if you think you can beat the champs.

If you can’t play Bocce, come walk with us at the Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, Mas-sachusetts. On the 26th of September, at our annual C&E walk-a-thon, all proceeds go towards our scholarships.

First Ladies Reception at the Crestview, Woburn, Massa-chusetts, will be held on Octo-ber 3, 2010. Call the Grand Lodge for tickets.

I ask all of our members to show their Italian Pride and march or ride with us in the Columbus Day Parade, on the 10th of October, this year in East Boston. For more info call the Grand Lodge.

The Quincy Lodge will be holding our annual Cribbage Tournament on November 7, 2010, for signup sheets call the Grand Lodge.

Please make your reserva-tions early so you don’t get left out. Last year’s Purple Aster was a huge success and this year’s event on November 13, will be an even greater success. So don’t get left out, this event

will sell out quickly. Call the Grand Lodge for tickets.

October is Italian Heritage Month, and there are many events being held all over the state, we have listed them all so that our members can at-tend the events of their choice. Please help us celebrate and explore, the History, Culture, Language, Genius, Artistry and centuries of discoveries and accomplishments that we Ital-ians have achieved throughout the world, but especially in our communities.

Filial Lodges, should show their great pride during Italian Heritage Month, by displaying our Italian culture at our local libraries, or in our local Town Halls. Please make every effort to participate during the month of October, and enjoy Italian Heritage Month.

I would like to remind all of our members that we least forget what happened to this great country of ours on 9/11/2001.

We ask that all members fl y an American Flag to show our solidarity to the rest of the world.

Kathy and I would like to thank all our brothers and sis-ters for the great support the membership has given us, and the Grand Lodge of Massachu-setts. I’m sure we will see many of you at Grand Lodge Events, or at your Lodge functions.

Continue to visit our web site WWW.OSIAMA.ORG, if you have any suggestions on how to improve it, please contact us.

May God bless you all and God bless the Order Sons of Italy.

Spero che questa calda estate sia stata di vostro gradimento, come per noi, e con le solite ab-bronzature in risalto. E’ settem-bre ed e’ tempo di rimettersi in carreggiata pianifi care quel che e’ necessario , cioe’ preparare riunioni ed attivita’ per le logge locali, e per la Grande Loggia. Le logge che hanno tenuto le riunioni durante l’estate han-no gia’ programmi di attivita’ pronti, mentre il resto delle altre logge deve ora defi nire e mettere insieme i programmi futuri. Vi prego di verifi care, con la Grande Loggia, riguardo i programmi delle vostre attivita’, di modo che non ci siano date in confl itto con la Grande Loggia, o con alter logge, sicche’ tutti noi possiamo divertirci alle feste delle logge locali.

Coloro che presenziarono al ‘cocktail’ della Grande Loggia si ricorderanno della data: 8 ago-sto. Fu di certo un bel giorno. C’erano circa 130 membri, ed ospiti, presenti alla loggia di Hingham dove apprezzarono il grande talento culinario dei cuochi ‘fi gli d’italia’ di Hingham. Le aragoste erano grosse e gus-toes, e le bistecche erano fatte alla perfezione e coi contorni che erano superbi, come la zuppa di pesce all’americana, il mais bol-lito, l’insalata, le patate al forno, e l’anguria. Tutti apprezzarono il tempo perfetto ed il grande cameratismo. Assicuratevi di prenotarvi per l’anno prossimo.

Sono sicuro che i biglietti si venderanno presto.

Tra il 12 ed il 15 agosto, la sessione esecutiva nazionale dell’OSIA si tenne in Cambridge, MA, ed in qualita’ di stato ospi-tante la nostra Grande Loggia offri’ un pranzo di benvenuto alla loggia di Watertown, con carne e pesce, e contorni, che furono serviti dai membri locali. C’erano 165 Fratelli e Sorelle che vennero da ogni parte della nazione, inclusi parecchi dal Massachusetts.

Vorrei ringraziare la ‘Benefi ca Commissione Assicurativa’, la loggia di Wilmington e la loggia di Winthrop per il loro supporto alla cena di ricevimanto.

E’ tempo ora di vedere chi e’ in grado di battere i campioni statali dei Figli d’Italia del tor-neo di bocce’ che si svolgera’ alla loggia di Watertown il 19 settembre dell’anno 2010. Ogni sfi dante deve rendere al massimo se vuole sconfi ggere i campioni in carica.

Se non siete in grado di gio-care a bocce, venite pure a Saugus, al Breakheart Reserva-tion, il prossimo 6 settembre, al nostro ‘Walk-a-ton’ annuo sponsorizzato dal C & E Com-mittee. Tutto il ricavato verra’ devoluto al nostro fondo “borse di studio”.

I l r i c e v i m e n t o p e r l a “First Lady” al ‘Crestview’ di Woburn,MA avra’ luogo il 3 ottobre, 2010. Per ordinare i

biglietti, si prega telefonare alla Grande Loggia.

Chiedo a tutti i nostri membri di manifestare il nostro orgoglio italico marciando, o in macchi-na, con membri dell’Ordine alla parata “Cristoforo Colombo” il 10 otto0bre, che quest’anno avra’ luogo ad East Boston. Per ulteriori informazioni prego tele-fonare alla Grande Loggia.

La loggia di Quincy terra’ il nostro annuale torneo di “Crib-bage” il prossimo 7 novembre, 2010. Per parteciparvi, prego telefonare alla Grande Loggia.

Si prega di fare le prenotazioni, al piu’ presto’, per non rimanere fuori, a partecipare all’annuale “Purple Aster”. L’anno scorso ebbe un grande successo, e l’evento di quest’anno, il pros-simo 13 novembre, avra’ di certo un maggiore successo. Preno-tatevi subito perche’ i biglietti stanno vendendo bene. Se vo-lete ordinarli, si prega telefonare alla Grande Loggia.

Il mese di ottobre e’ il mese che celebra il nostro retaggio culturale, con molti eventi te-nuti in tante parti del nostro stato. Avremo presto una lista completa di eventi a cui i nostrri membri possono partecipare. Prego tutti voi di contribuire alle celebrazioni esplorando la storia, la cultura, la lingua, il genio, la vena artistica, e secoli di scoperte e realizzazioni che

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Hometown: Barrington, New HampshireItalian Roots: Bologna, ItalyOccupation: Bookkeeper, Property ManagerJoined OSIA: December 8, 1989Current Lodge: Granite State Lodge #2380, Rochester, New HampshireChief Duties State: State Trustee for District 7. I am responsive to oversee the Filial Lodges in District 7. I communicate all Grand Lodge events and reassure the Lodges that the Grand Lodge is ready to assist them in any way necessary. I am also responsible to audit the accounts of the Grand Lodge along with the other Trustees.Initiatives, Plans, Goals: My goal over the next two years as a State Trustee is to carry out the objectives of the Grand Lodge and to be a viable, supportive member of the Grand Council. I will strive to keep the communication going between the Filial Lodges and the Grand Lodge. Th e Filial Lodges feel isolated at times and my goal is to keep them involved and off er my help and guidance.OSIA’s Greatest Strength: I think our greatest strength is our Membership. Th e members that I have met over the years are very proud and humble of their Italian ancestry. I am very honored to be a part of an organization that has such pride. I joined OSIA because of the people. Th ey are genuinely warm and caring and made me a part of their family. I hope to pass this honor and pride on to my two daughters.OSIA Could Improve: Like any organization, OSIA is experiencing a decline in membership. We need to go back to what made this organization work in the beginning. We need to get all members of the family involved. It is diffi cult to get families together because of all the demands put on us but I feel we must make it work. Our children unfortunately did not grow up visiting with family every Sunday or are not lucky enough to have family living close by. As Liaison to the Junior Division, I would like to see all Filial Lodges strive to get their children and grandchildren involved. Start by bringing them to a meeting or a function. Th e Grand Lodge has sports events in which they can participate. I urge all of you to keep your Italian traditions alive by passing them on to the next generation.How Can Th is Be Done: I feel the Grand Lodge is making signifi cant strides in improving communication and in keeping up with technology. Today’s generation communicates on the internet or by cell phone. Th e Grand Lodge has a web site and is looking into other means of interaction with the Filial Lodges or prospective members. Advice for Lodge Presidents: Th e Filial Lodge Presidents have a pivotal role in the organization. Your members look to you for guidance and support. You need to keep your members informed and involved. Members feel appreciated and needed when they are asked to help or to hold an offi ce. Guide and support them and you will truly have a viable lodge.

Meet DR. JOHN J. CHRISTOFORO, State Trustee - District 4

Hometown: Arlington, MassachusettsItalian Roots: Ariano Irpino, Avellino; Foggia, ItalyOccupation: Joined OSIA:Current Lodge: Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614Current Position and Main Responsibilities in OSIA: State Trustee.District 4 Initiatives, Plans, Goals: To promote Italian and Italian American culture and values.OSIA’s Greatest Strength: Its committed people.OSIA Could Improve: MembershipHow Can We Do Th at: Reach out to the younger generation.Advice to lodge presidents: Unite! Eliminate internal fractionalism to develop the positive strengths that will take the Order Sons of Italy into this millennium and allow it to grow.

Meet MARIE JACKSON, State Trustee - District 6

Hometown: Winthrop, MassachusettsItalian Roots: Paternal – Province de Trapani, Viggiano, Italy. Maternal – Palermo, SicilyOccupation: Legal SecretaryJoined OSIA: 1989Current Lodge: Figli d’Italia Lodge #2692, Saugus, MassachusettsChief Duties State: State Trustee for District 6, Liaison to the Commission for Social Justice, Chairman of Merchandise Sales.Initiatives, Plans, Goals: I will support the Grand Lodge and will visit and attend functions at the Filial Lodges whenever possible.OSIA’s Greatest Strength: Our greatest strength is our members, perseverance, heritage and culture. We have so much to be proud of.OSIA Could Improve: We need members to participate in their Filial Lodges by running for an offi ce.How Can Th is Be Done: Members need to realize that we need them to be active in their Lodges in order to function properly. Th ey also need to support the functions in order to raise money for their causes. Advice for Lodge Presidents: To have productive meetings and possibly some interesting speakers.

Know yourOSIA COUNCIL

Hometown: Norwood, MassachusettsItalian Roots: Naples, Trippi, ItalyOccupation: Regional Restaurant Supervisor, Bob King Organization/McDonald’s CorporationJoined OSIA: September 1993Current Lodge: Norwood Italian Lodge #1235, Norwood, MassachusettsCurrent position and main responsibility: State Trustee, District 5. Chairwoman of the Purple Aster Committee, also liaison to the Historical Commission.Plans, Initiatives, Goals: Over the next two years my goal is to represent my district by attending Lodge meetings in my district, while addressing their concerns and needs in their respective Lodges. More importantly I will communicate to them the direct benefi ts and advantages that they will have in participating in the numerous Grand Lodge programs that we have to off er.OSIA’s Greatest Strength: I believe that our greatest strength lies in the three principals of our Great organization which are Liberty, Equality and Fraternity. Our organization instills a fraternal understanding to all of our members the value of making all of our lives more constructive and useful through the many, many charitable endeavors and worthwhile programs we presently have established annually throughout all of our Lodges statewide. We are able to unite together in development of various projects which contribute to the fi nancial, educational, and charitable needs of our respective communities, and of course to the welfare of all of our members. Th e majority of our members, have joined OSIA as members of Italian descent and have followed in the same footsteps of our fathers and grandfathers before them. My greatest inspiration came from my own father who paved a way for me to recognize the signifi cance of my Italian background and heritage and to then pursue my own productive career in the Order.OSIA Could Improve: OSIA may improve primarily in the area of membership increase, and to unite together for the betterment of the Order. How Can Th is Be Done: We have already made great strides in increasing membership by establishing various programs specifi cally to attract the new member. We scheduled monthly organization and educational seminars in every district to assist Lodge members in preparation of ways to conduct more productive meetings, and learn more about OSIA’s goals and plans for the future of the Order. We have also organized highly successful membership drives.Advice to Lodge Presidents: My advice to all of our Lodge President’s is simply to not settle for the way things have been done in the past. In other words we need to expand our horizons by establishing new activities and new programs that will be a catch all to interest new members. We need to travel more into our respective communities and communicate to potential new members the inherent advantages that they will receive by joining our organization. Let’s try to get every current member to bring in at least one new member to the Order. Even more importantly, please let’s not give up in attempting to keep all of our Lodges alive and prospering. I will encourage all of our Lodges to work in conjunction with the Grand Lodge in the development of new programs and fundraisers to help expand each membership exponentially, and make their Lodges bigger and stronger than ever.GRAND LODGE

EVENTS

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

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

OCTOBER 7, 2010 Membership Drive / Open House – District 2

Mount Carmel Recreation Center – Worcester, MA

OCTOBER 10, 2010 Columbus Day Parade East Boston, MA

OCTOBER 14, 2010 Membership Drive / Open House – District 5 Sons of Italy – Weymouth, MA

OCTOBER 17, 2010 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saint Ann Parish Worcester, MA

OCTOBER 20, 2010 Membership Drive / Open House – District 3 & 4 Sons of Italy – Watertown, MA

OCTOBER 24, 2010 Membership Drive / Open House – District 1 Sons of Italy – Pittsfi eld, MA

OCTOBER 27, 2010 Membership Drive / Open House – District 6 & 7 Sons of Italy – Haverhill, MA

NOVEMBER 7, 2010 Cribbage Tournament Quincy Sons of Italy – Quincy, MA

NOVEMBER 13, 2010 Purple Aster Spinelli’s Function Facility - Lynnfi eld, MA

Meet THERESA FARINA, State Trustee - District 7

Meet DENISE FURNARI, State Trustee - District 5

With renewed enthusiasm for a challenging mission, the Culture Commission of the Grand Lodge is pleased to announce our 2010 fall program. Since its inception in January 2006, we have offered twenty-fi ve (25) accomplished speakers and two (2) Italian fi lms.

In our effort to cultivate and disseminate the best of the Italian and Italian-American culture, these programs have proven to be invaluable not only as a venue for culture but for an evening of camaraderie. We encourage all members and friends to join us for an evening of discovery of our heritage and friendship.

The following is a list of the fall programs.October 4, 2010 - Monday: Dottoressa Lucia Clark will review

her recent publication on “The History of the Dante Alighieri So-ciety of Massachusetts” The Dante a focal point of Massachusetts’ Italian culture, rivals the growth of the Order Sons of Italy.

October 21, 2010 – Thursday: The Burlington Public Library evening program will offer a wonderful program on Italian Opera to include celebrated arias by Boston Bel Canto Opera founder B. Pennington accompanied by a soloist.

October 25, 2010 – Monday: Ferdinando Argenti will return by acclaim to regale us with his keyboard and repertoire of “Popera: (opera arias and Italian pop tunes).

November 8, 2010 – Monday: Dr. Laurie Shepard of Boston College will introduce us to “The Decameron” of Boccaccio (to be confi rmed).

November 29, 2010 – Monday: Dr. Matteo Casini will return to offer an insightful history of the city of Florence.

All programs are held at the Burlington Public Library, Sears Street, Burlington at 6:45 PM. Please consult OSIAMA.org for updates and information on other Grand Lodge events.

Also, please note that a majority of the twenty-fi ve (25) programs have been videotaped and uploaded onto a media transfer network called PEGmedia.org. These programs are available on request to your local cable outlet.

A listing and preview of each program can be seen on your computer by entering PEGmedia.org and locating the headings SONS OF ITALY. All currently scheduled programs will also be uploaded to this site.

Please join us with family and friends for a celebration of our heritage among friends.

E-mail [email protected] or call Pat at 781-272-5375 for further details.

CULTURE COMMISSIONOngoing Culture Series of the

Grand Lodge Sons of Italy Culture Commissionby Patrick Moreno


The Sons of Italy Foundation (SIF) presented President Bill Clinton with a lifetime achieve-ment award for his career in public service during its 22nd annual National Education & Leadership Awards (NELA) gala in Washington, D.C. on May 26.

Mr. Clinton received his award from Quincy Jones, who called the former president his “brother from another mother.” During his acceptance speech, Mr. Clinton said that one of the goals of the William J. Clinton Foundation he has established is “changing the defi nition of good citizenship.”

“I believe there is an enormous need, to help the helpers take the world in the right direction,” he said. Noting that many in the audience are descendents of Italian immigrants, he said “the values embodied by the Sons of Italy will take the country a long way ... we are a better country because we have immigrants. I think we ought to raise the ceil-ing on immigration.”

Among the 900 guests were prominent leaders from gov-ernment, business, academia, sports and entertainment, in-cluding: Nancy Pelosi, speaker of the House; David Thorne,

THE SONS OF ITALY HONORS

President Bill Clinton

U.S. ambassador to Italy; Giulio Terzi, Italy’s ambassador the U.S.; Gen. Raymond Odierno, commander of U.S. forces in Iraq; Drs. Anthony Fauci and Robert Gallo, the noted AIDS researchers; and a number of U.S. congressmen.

Also present that evening was the President of Italy, the Hon. Giorgio Napolitano, who spoke briefl y at the beginning of the evening. He thanked the Sons of Italy for its “great fi nancial and moral support provided Abruzzi,” following the earth-quake that devastated L’Aquila in April, 2009.

Referring to his meeting with President Obama on May 25, Mr. Napolitano said he realized “how deeply Italy’s commitment to fi ghting terrorism is appreci-ated (by the White House.).” He said that 8,000 Italian troops are now in Kosovo, Lebanon and Afghanistan, where two Italian military were killed the week before.

Also honored that evening were Capt. Anthony Odierno, (U.S. Army, Ret.), who was severely wounded in Iraq; and Lewis Merletti, former direc-tor of the U.S. Secret Service. In presenting his son with a SIF award for courage and pa-

OSIA National 2nd Vice President Kevin A. Caira and his wife Cheryl met with former United States President William J. Clinton at the National Educational Leadership Awards Gala in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, May 26th. Kevin and Cheryl presented the Aldo A. Caira Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge of Wilmington to Joseph Bernardo of Billerica, MA. Joseph is continuing his education at Koc University in Istanbul, Turkey. There were a total of 11 scholarships presented that evening. Also attending the Gala were State President James DiStefano and his wife First Lady Kathy, National Foundation Trustees Joseph Russo, and Philip Privitera with his wife Toni Ann and their two children Payton and Preston, Renaissance Lodge President Dean Saluti and his wife Benefit Insurance Commissioner Marjorie Cahn.

triotism, Gen. Odierno spoke of Sgt. John Basilone, the only enlisted man to earn both the Navy Cross and the Congres-sional Medal of Honor during World War II. He called the late Marine “a shining example of what Italian Americans have given this country.”

In accepting his award, Capt. Odierno said “courage and patriotism sometimes go unrecognized. They are the actions of ordinary people in extraordinary situations.” Capt. Odierno lost an arm serving in Iraq. Today, he is with the New York Yankees and also serves on the board of the Wounded Warriors Project, which seeks to raise the pub-lic’s awareness and seek aid for severely wounded members of the U.S. armed forces.

Lewis Merletti received the SIF’s most coveted honor, its National Education & Leader-ship Award, which gives the gala its name. Past NELA honorees include the poet Dana Gioia, the scientists Anthony Fauci and Robert Gallo, football legend Joe Paterno, entertainer Annette Funicello and the U.S. Supreme Court’s Antonin Scalia.

Mr. Merletti is a 25-year vet-eran of the U.S. Secret Service and eventually became its 19th

director. A Vietnam veteran, he now is with the Cleveland Browns. “Whenever I had a diffi cult decision to make,” he said, “I would remember an inscription I saw at the Naval Academy in Annapolis: ‘Not for self but for country.’ That is how I’ve tried to live my life because I think each of us has a duty of be committed to this country.”

Also recognized that evening, were 11 young Italian Ameri-cans who received the SIF’s national scholarships and will now attend many of America’s top universities. The Master of Ceremonies for the evening was actor Joe Mantegna. Singer Michael Amante provided enter-tainment.

The SIF is the philanthropic arm of the Order Sons of Italy in America (OSIA), the largest and oldest national organization for men and women of Italian heritage in the United States. Since its founding in 1959, the SIF has donated more than $110 million to education, medical research, cultural preservation, disaster relief and other special projects, including $50 million in scholarships.

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The Sports Commissionof the

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

CribbageTOURNAMENT

Sunday,November 7, 2010

9:30 AM120 Quarry Street

Quincy, MassachusettsThe format will be two-person teams.

In order to accommodate all those wishing to play,you may submit both pre-made teams and/or single players.

The Commission will partner single players.

Entry Fee is $20.00 per personCoffee and doughnuts will be available at 9:00 AM

and the host lodge will serve a buffet lunch.Prizes will be awarded to the winning teams.

For further details,contact the Grand Lodge Office

at 617-489-5234or visit our website at

www.osiama.org

The Sons of Italy, through its licensing corporation Figli d’Italia, The Sons of Italy, through its licensing corporation Figli d’Italia, has launched a line of imported Italian wines, called Leone D’Oro™ has launched a line of imported Italian wines, called Leone D’Oro™ (Golden Lion). The Sangiovese and Gavi were premiered at the (Golden Lion). The Sangiovese and Gavi were premiered at the Sons of Italy Foundation’s NELA Gala on May 26.Sons of Italy Foundation’s NELA Gala on May 26.

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SCHEDULEDistrict 1 Sunday, October 24, 2010 1:00 PM Sons of Italy

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District 2 Thursday, October 7, 2010 6:00 PM Mount Carmel Recreation Center28 Mulberry Street Worcester, MA 01604

District 3 & 4 Wednesday, October 20, 2010 7:00 PM Sons of Italy 520 Pleasant Street Watertown, MA 02472

District 5 Thursday, October 14, 2010 7:00 PM Sons of Italy 54 Whitman Street East Weymouth, MA 02189

District 6 & 7 Wednesday, October 27, 2010 7:00 PM Sons of Italy 124 Washington Street Haverhill, MA 01832


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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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3 cups unbleached fl our (preferably King Arthur or Gold Medal)1 beaten egg1 tsp. salt1 pound Ricotta whole milk cheese4 quarts boiling salted water

In a bowl mix Ricotta cheese, beaten eggs and salt. Add fl our gradually to the mixture, mixing by hand, until you have soft dough. Remove dough from bowl and place dough on a fl oured pastry board to knead. If dough sticks to your fi ngers or hands add a little fl our and continue kneading until the dough is soft, smooth and pliable.

Cut and roll portions into long 8" or 10" rolls of about one inch thickness. Place in bowl and cover. Taking one roll at the time, fl at-ten roll slightly with your hand or a rolling pin. Cut into one-inch portions. With your index and middle fi ngertips press into each piece of dough and roll fi ngers forward in the dough. This will curl the dough into Gnocchi. Continue until all dough is used.

For cooking Gnocchi, boil about 4 quarts of salted water. After dropping Gnocchi into the boiling water stir and cover. Watch care-fully because water boils over quickly. Gnocchi will fl oat to the top as they cook. They cook rapidly. Check for consistency desired. Drain and place in a bowl. Add your tomato sauce and serve.

Serves four.Note: I love the memories of watching my parents make homemade

macaroni in our home. They didn’t seem to have a written recipe. It was all stored in their minds. Through the years, I decided they should be written out. I watched Mama measure out the fl our, add the water or beaten eggs and all the necessary ingredients. Papa kneaded the dough. Mama always took out her extra long wooden rolling pin when the dough had to be rolled into thin round portions before Papa could fold it and then cut it into Linguine.

For Gnocchi, Papa cut up the dough after kneading it. Mama, with two fi ngers, patiently formed the small portions of cut up dough into Gnocchi. Before my brother Peter and I knew it the homemade macaroni was ready to serve at noontime for Sunday dinner. They always made it seem like it was such a pleasure serving homemade macaroni; and it really was.

MAMA’S RICOTTA GNOCCHI

LODGE HISTORIESIn this issue we are featuring the Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge #169. 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.

CRISTOFORO COLOMBO REGINA ELENA LODGE #169

Both lodges merged on November 2, 1970 under the combined name: CRISTOFORO COLOMBO REGINA ELENA LODGE #169, now a Mixed Lodge.

The men’s Cristoforo Colombo Lodge purchased a piece of land from the city of Fitchburg shortly after they were instituted because of a strong desire of the membership to own their own build-ing. The realization of this home fi nally came to fruition, on June 27, 1963, under the leadership of John R. Pacetti who was Venerable during the years 1961-1963, and committee members of the

land committee: William Giadone, Chairman; John D. Oliva, Secretary; John R. Pacetti, Trea-surer; Board of Directors, Frank DiBenedetto, Frank DiPietro, Joseph Pandiscio, and Peter J. Levanti.

The home prospered for many years, and held many functions, until the city of Fitchburg de-cided that fraternal organizations would no longer be tax exempt, and the President, Santo Sciabar-rasi, and offi cers sold the building. Meetings were then held at St. Anthony’s School Hall, at 123 Salem Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420.

Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #169 was instituted on October 1, 1913Regina Elena Lodge #1400 Ladies Lodge instituted on January 26, 1926

CRISTOFORO COLOMBO LODGE #169, MEN’S LODGENOW CALLED CRISTOFORO COLOMBO REGINA ELENA LODGE #169

A complete list of Venerables and Presidents since the inception of the Christoforo Colombo Men’s Lodge #169 is as follows:Alvaro Caffoni 1913-1915 VenerablePasquale Frattallone 1915-1917 VenerableGiovanni Lunetta 1917-1919 VenerableGiuseppe Provanzani 1919-1921 VenerableMichael DiConza 1921-1923 VenerableBiago Laino 1923-1925 VenerableGiuseppe Padula 1925-1927 VenerableGiuseppe Gallo 1927-1929 VenerableNicola Bramante 1929-1933 VenerableRocco Pandiscio 1933-1937 VenerableGiuseppe Adamo 1937-1942 VenerableWilliam Viggiano 1942-1944 Venerable

Giuseppe Pandiscio 1944-1945 VenerableWilliam B. Giadone 1945-1949 VenerableJohn D. Oliva 1949-1951 VenerableCostantino Ramondelli 1951-1953 VenerableNickolas DiConza 1953-1956 VenerableSanto Sciabarrasi 1956-1958 VenerableNickolas DiConza 1958-1960 VenerablePeter J. Levanti 1960-1961 VenerableJohn R. Pacetti 1961-1963 VenerableWilliam B. Giodone 1963-1965 VenerableJohn R. Pacetti 1965-1967 VenerableJoseph DiPrima 1967-1969 Venerable

Cristoforo Colombo Lodge #169 Men’s Lodge and the Regina Elena #1400 Ladies Lodge merged on November 2, 1970 and was then called the Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena #169 Mixed Lodge. William B. Giadone 1969-1971 VenerableJoseph Capodagli 1971-1972 VenerableSamuel Sciabarrasi 1972-1974 VenerableJoseph DiPrima 1974-1976 VenerableLt. Col. George Reichart 1976-1978 Venerable

William R. Giadone 1978-1980 VenerableSanto N. Sciabarrasi 1980-1982 VenerableEmanuel Pagnotto 1982-1984 VenerableFrancis Pandiscio 1984-1985 Venerable

Venerable was then changed to President:Santo Sciabarrasi 1985-1989 PresidentJoseph Albert 1989-1991 PresidentSanto Sciabarrasi 1991-1993 PresidentPeter Michaelian 1993-1995 President

Joseph DiPrima 1995-1997 PresidentJoseph Albert 1997-1999 PresidentPatricia Vacca Martin 1999-2001 PresidentRobert M. Pacetti 2001-2004 President

The Regina Elena Lodge #1400 Ladies Lodge, was instituted on January 26, 1926.Venerables were as follows:Adella DePaola, Mary DeLibertis, Ann DeLibertis, Theresa Francavilla, Madelene Greco, Rose

Nole, Annunziata Tasca, Florinda Sacino, Lucia Paglia, Elisa Pandiscio, FIlomena Iannacone, Rose Barbaro, Emma Sacino, Christine DeLibertis and Ellen Feignebaum.

The Regina Elena Women’s Lodge merged with the Cristoforo Colombo Men’s Lodge #169 on November 2, 1970, making it a Mixed Lodge under the name of: Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge #160, O.S.I.A.

MEMBERS WHO ATTAINED STATE OR NATIONAL LEVELFrank Liberatore, Grand Financial Secretary

Nick DiConza, Grand Trustee, District 2 – Benefi t Insurance CommissioneJohn R. Pacetti, State Trustee District 2, State Deputy Chairman, National Delegate,

State Deputy to Worcester Lodge #168 and Regioni D’Italia Lodge #185Patricia Vacca Martin, State Trustee, District 2, State Deputy Norwood Lodge

Ellen Feigenbaum, Grand Deputy to Marlboro and Worcester LodgesRobert M. Pacetti, Organization and Education Commission – State Deputy to Worcester Lodge

Joseph Albert, State Deputy to Marlboro LodgePeter Michaelian, State Deputy to Worcester Lodge

Santo Sciabarrasi, State Deputy to Worcester Lodge, and Regioni D’Italia Lodge #185

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2010 October Italian Heritage Month

Ongoing,October 2010

Entire Monthof October

Months ofOctober, November

Friday,October 1

Wednesday ,September 15 thruTuesday, October 26

Monday,September 27

Monday,September 27

Tuesday,September 28

Friday,Cctober 1

Saturday,October 2

Saturday,October 2

Saturday,October 2

Sunday,October 3

Monday,October 4

Tuesday,October 5

Tuesday,October 5

Wednesday,October 6

Wednesday,October 6

Wednesday, October 6thru Wednesday,December 1

Thursday,October 7

Thursday,October 7

Annual Essay Contest for Elementary School, Middle School and High School Students of Italian Learning the Italian Language. A contest for students of elementarythrough high school age. Contest deadline is October 25. Top prize winners will be recognized at C.A.S.IT.’s annual meeting. Schools will soon be receivinginformation with relative details.

OSIA Worcester Lodge #168 presents Italian-American Heritage Cultural Display. Library hours. Display of various books, school children’s art and crafts depictingItalian heritage, culture and history.

Participate in the October Italian Heritage Month Committee’s Essay Contest! Middle School & High School students write a 300 word essay on the “ContributionsMade by Italians or Italian Americans to World Civilization”. Prizes, cash awards and certificate of participation. Essays are due by Dec. 1, 2010.

The Annual Kick-off event this year will be held at the Grand Staircase of the State House from10:30 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Coro Dante will be performing the Americanand Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation byGovernor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Acting Consul General of Italy, Luigi Munno. A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Freeand open to the public. Refreshments will be served.

Gallery Exhibition: “Life in the Streets: Revisiting Boston’s North End through the Lens of Jules Aarons.” This exclusive photography exhibit documents the life ofthe neighborhoods of the North End from the 1940s to 1970s, capturing the moments, flavors and dreams of everyday life in the Italian section of Boston. JulesAarons captured the ordinary moments that become iconic with time — images in black and white. During Campus Center hours of operation. Please check websitefor specific times: www.fsc.edu/cultural. Admission: free.

Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Lifestyle & Institutions of Abruzzo. 6:45 PM. Discussion and PowerPoint presentation of all aspects of life today in Abruzzoby Professor Luisa Marino. Coffee and pastry will be served.

OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presentsThe Hidden History of the Widow in White. 7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Robert Trifiletti will speak about the Southern Italianwomen who suffered untold anguish when their husbands deserted them.

OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Italian Language Classes - Beginner 1 & 2. 6:00 PM. Italian language classes for anyone interested in learning thelanguage. Class runs for 10 weeks. $75.00 per person.

OSIA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 presents Polenta Night. 7:00 PM. Menu: Polenta served with rabbit, Italian sausage, broccoli rabe, salad, coffee and dessert. Wineon the tables. Music by Italo. $35.00 per person.

Italia Unita and Mass concerts presents Patrizio Buanne in Concert. His Debut album “The Italian” and “Forever Begins Tonight” had captured hearts of fans oftimeless Italian songs worldwide. Performing songs from the Italian songbook with his own contemporary and timeless interpretation of international and Americanstandards, this is an event you can’t miss! Tickets prices through Italia Unita are $50 and $70.

OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Dinner and Dancing. 6:30 PM. Celebration of the 80th Anniversary of the Lodge. Dinner and Dancing. $35.00 per person.

OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902 presents 75th Annual Dinner Dance. 5:30 PM. 75th Annual Dinner Dance held in the Grand Hall. Roast beef dinner and live entertainmentby Jim Geaney and his band. $40.00 per person.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents First Lady’s Reception - Honoring Kathy DiStefano. 12 Noon. Crestview, 36 Montvale Avenue, Woburn.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents“The History of the Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts.” 6:45 PM. Dr. Lucia Clark will speak on her recentpublication. Coffee & pastry will be served.

Remembering Galileo: Scenes from the Life of Galileo. 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM. Remembering Galileo opens with a theatrical performance—scenes from Bertolt Brecht’splay The Life of Galileo. Professor Richard McElvain will re-enact his stellar performance of the title role; with additional characters in the play performed by FitchburgState theater students. Each of the scenes will be contextualized by McElvain and actors. By stepping out of character and directly addressing the audience, theywill connect these remarkable moments from Brecht’s beautiful play highlighting Galileo’s impact, exploring the tensions between accepted common knowledge andscientific discovery. There is post-performance talkback with McElvain and the other faculty scholars—Drs. Bruce Duncan and John Paul.Tickets: $5/general public; $3/students (at the door).

Stories Nobody Told Me, and a Few I’ve Heard a Million Times. 7:00 PM. An evening of Italian Folk Tales with Norah Dooley. Norah Dooley is a professional storyteller,picture book author and granddaughter of Italian immigrants tells stories con brio. The recipes used to dish up these tales are very old, but the combination ofingredients and seasonings come from Italy. Celebrate Italian Heritage Month with an evening of Italian folk tales, and a very special immigration story. Free andopen to the public.

“Epic Television Miniseries, A Critical History. 5:30 PM Reception followed by 6:30 PM talk by John De Vito and Frank Tropea entitled, “Epic Television Miniseries,A Critical History.” FREE.

The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz. Refreshments will be served.

Introduction to Italian Language Courses for Adults. 11 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Sheltered Foreign Language Approach is a customized program tailored in teachingforeign language specifically with adults. Robert Trifiletti based the Italian and Spanish program on the research conducted by Cummins and Krashen, who indicatethat adult learners need visual materials as well as auditory materials to be able to grasp the second language. So in keeping with the research I recognized thatI had to keep adult learners interested and I had to make second language learning a painless process. A total cost of $50.00 will be contributed to “The SecondStep.” The Second Step is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance to women who have been in domestic violence situation and their children.This is tax deductible. Refreshments will be served at end of the class, December 1st.

That’s Amore. Doors open at 6:30 PM. Come celebrate Italian Heritage Month as we kickoff the Columbus Day weekend with “That’s Amore” a tribute to the greatItalian/American singers and favorite Italian songs, by Pat Benti and Tutti Pazzi Band. $35 per person, includes: buffet, show and dancing. Full bar.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Membership Open House. 6:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America — the largest and oldestorganization in the U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions.Refreshments will be served.

C.A.S.IT. - Centro Attivita Scolastiche ItalianeVarious School Systems in MA and RIContact: Adelaide Guarracino, president; MariaGioconda Motta, chairman of the Board; KatherineLopez-Natale, vice president617-623-0532 or 617-939-4216

Worcester Public Library3 Salem Square , Worcester, MA 01606AND Frances Perkins Library470 Boylston Street, Worcester, MA 01606Contact: Margaret Abboud508-753-2709; [email protected]

Mail essays to: John Christoforo473 Appleton Street, Arlington, MA 02476Contact: [email protected]

Grand Staircase, State House, Boston, MAContacts: Dr. Stephen Maio 781-245-6536Kevin Caira 978-657-7734, Lino Rullo 781-862-1633,Hon. Joseph Ferrino 617-569-2110

CenterStage at Fitchburg State Universityand the Center for Italian CultureCampus Center Art Gallery,Hammond Campus Center160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420Contact: Mary Chapin Durling978-665-3709; [email protected]

Burlington Public Library22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA 01803Contact: Patrick Moreno781-272-5375; [email protected]

New Horizons at Choate21 Warren Avenue, Woburn, MA 01801Contact: Betty Sarcia781-932-8203; [email protected]

Realty World880 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821Contact: Betty Sarcia781-932-8203; [email protected]

Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown)Sons of Italy520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472Contact: Loreto Pellegrini617-212-6143; [email protected]

Berklee Performance Center,136 Massachusetts Avenue, Boston, MAContact: Lisa Capogreco at Italia Unita617-561-3201; [email protected]

Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584168 Lexington Street, Woburn, MA 01801Donna Quinno781-258-4993; [email protected]

Lawrence Lodge #902155 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA 01841Contact: Frank Giordano978-683-2220; [email protected]

The Crestview36 Montvale Avenue, Wouburn, MA 01801Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]


CenterStage at Fitchburg State University andthe Center for Italian CulturePercival Auditorium, 254 Highland Avenue,Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg, MAContact: Mary Chapin Durling978-665-3709; [email protected]

The Friends of the Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA 02155Contact: Barbara Kerr781-395-7950; [email protected]

Friends of the North End Library, Boston, MANorth End Branch, Boston Public Library,25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MAContact: Branch Librarian Janet Buda617-227-8135

Geriatric Authority of Milford, MAOne Countryside Drive, MilfordContact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]

Italian Center of New York CityBoston Office317 Hanover Street (North End), Second Floor,Boston, MA 02113Concact: Robert Trifiletti617-973-0651 or [email protected] October 4th

Event Coordinator: Pat BentiKowloon Restaurant, Route 1, Saugus, MAPlease call Kowloon at 781-233-0077

Mount Carmel Recreation Center28 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01604Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]

Calendar of Events

Kevin A. Caira, PresidentDr. Stephen F. Maio, Chairman of the BoardDr. John Christoforo, Director of Education

America in History Landing of ColumbusDesigns created & implemented by Constantino Brumidi (1805-1880), the Michelangelo of the United States Capitol

Luigi Munno, Acting Consul General of Italy, Honorary ChairmanSalvatore Bramante, Vice-President Fiscal Affairs

Lucia Clark, Recording SecretaryJames DiStefano, State President OSIA, Director

Dr. Spencer DiScala, Historian

Anna Quadri, Director of Public RelationsComm. Lino Rullo, President Emeritus

Hon. Joseph V. Ferrino, Chairman Emeritus

Post Office Box 185, Medford, MA 02155-0185 ■ [email protected] 617-499-7955 ■ www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com

OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE

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2010 October Italian Heritage Month Calendar of Events continued

Introduction to Spanish Language Courses for Adults. 11 AM to 12:00 Noon. The Sheltered Foreign Language Approach is a customized program tailored in teachingforeign language specifically with adults. Robert Trifiletti based the Italian and Spanish program on the research conducted by Cummins and Krashen, who indicatethat adult learners need visual materials as well as auditory materials to be able to grasp the second language. So in keeping with the research Mr. Trifilettirecognized that he had to keep adult learners interested and I had to make second language learning a painless process. Refreshments served end of classDecember 2nd. A total cost of $50.00 will be contributed to “The Second Step.” The Second Step is a non-profit organization that provides financial assistance towomen who have been in domestic violence situation and their children. This is tax deductible.

West End Community Center Italian Film Festival. 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will be showing the filmson our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. La strada (English: The Road) is a 1954 Italian neorealist drama directed by Federico Fellini in which a naiveyoung woman (Giulietta Masina) is sold to a brutish man (Anthony Quinn) and goes on the road as a part of his itinerant show. La strada won the Academy Awardfor Best Foreign Language Film in 1956. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all.

Wilmington Sons of Italy presents Songs of Italy Concert featuring Ferdinando Argenti. 7:00-8:45 PM. Free and open to the public. Pre-registration www.wilmlibrary.org.

OSIA Santa Famiglia Mixed Lodge #2834 (Lynn) presents Italian Flag Raising Ceremony. 10:30 AM. In honor of Italian Heritage Month, Mayor Judith FlanaganKennedy will join with members of the Santa Famiglia Lodge for an Italian flag raising ceremony.

OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902 presents Annual Ham and Bean Supper. 5:30 PM. This ham and bean supper also includes hot dogs for the children and is a great eventfor all ages. $7.00 (Adults) $4.00 (Children under 12).

“Passion Callas” Documentary Film of the Life of Opera Great Maria Callas. 7:30 PM. Fascinating documentary film that explores many aspects of the life and careerof Maria Callas, one of the greatest opera divas of all time who had achieved the status of an iconic figure. Refreshments will be served. Free.

I.A.C.O. First Dinner Dance. Cash Bar: 6:30 PM. Dinner: 8:00 PM. Dinner/Dance with music provided by DJ Maurizio Pasquale and dinner provided by FasanoCatering. This is an opportuinity to come together with family and friends and socialize, eat, dance and help raise money for the I.A.C.O. Organization. Festivitieswill continue to midnight. $35.00 per person.

Anniversary Dinner Dance. Cocktails at 7:00 PM. Dinner at 8:00 PM. Celebration of the Augusta Boston Club. A night of Italian music and Italian food. HighAchievement Award will be presented to a deserving recipient and a scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student going to college. Music by Italian Connection.$65 per person.

The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2:00 PM. In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi” to “Volare”and other Italian song favorites. Refreshments will be served. FREE.

New York Metropolitan Opera. 1:00 PM. The New York Metropolitan Opera offers eleven live performances in High Definition at two local easternMassachusetts theaters starting in October and ending in May. This is a great opportunity to view high quality performers in a nearby location. See www.metoperafamily.organd click on HD tickets for schedule.Tickets can be purchased directly from the Revere theatre. $25.00. Refreshments will be available.

Columbus Day Parade. 1:00 PM. Parade assembles behind the Grandstand in the Suffolk Downs parking lot at 11:00 AM. Parade begins at 1:00 PM andproceeds down Bennington Street through East Boston.

Pirandello Lyceum presents Evening of Italian Song. 6:00 PM. Beautiful Italian music, delicious Italian food. Come and enjoy the wonderful food and music. Join inthe singing. Reservations required. $25.00 per person.

NIAF 2010 Eighth Annual Sarazen Memorial Cup. 8:00 AM Registration; 10:00 AM Shotgun start; Awards 4:00 PM. The Eighth Annual NIAF Sarazen Memorial Cuptournament will pay tribute to Gene Sarazen, the legendary Italian-American golfer, and will benefit the NIAF Gene Sarazen Scholarship Fund and the Italian Homefor Children in Boston. For registration information, contact Suzanne Delaney, Event Coordinator. 8:00 AM Continental breakfast; 2:30 PM Cocktails, hors d’oeuvresand buffet. Golfer fee: $1,250 for a foursome.

OSIA Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094 presents Pasta Night. 6:00 PM. Pasta Night - all food prepared by lodge members. Includes spaghetti, salad, meatballs, dessertand beverages. $8.00 per person.

Friends of Christopher Columbus Park presents Christopher Columbus Day Celebration. 10:45 AM to 3:00 PM. Columbus Day Celebration at Christopher ColumbusPark! This is a family event, geared toward children. There will be a very short and fun parade through the park, followed by a wreath laying by Boston Mayor Menino,Acting Consul General Luigi Munno from the Italian Consulate and other dignitaries. Children will be entertained by fun activities, singers, wonderful marionettes andan interactive stage performance. Mobile food cart will be available. Free and open to the public.

OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Modern Routes of Hope and Journeys of Faith in the Mediterranean, Apulia and St. Nicholas of Bari. 7:00 PM. GuestSpeaker Professor Flavia Laviosa of Wellesley College will speak of the Apulia Region.


Screening of the Film “Accatone.” 6:00 PM. Accattone is a 1961 Italian film written and directed by Pier Paolo Pasolini. Despite being filmed from an originalscreenplay, academics perceive Accattone as a cinematic rendition of Pasolini’s earlier novels, particularly Boys of Life and A Violent Life. It is Pasolini’s first filmas director, employing what would later be seen as trademark Pasolini characteristics; a cast of non-professional actors hailing from where the movie is set, andthematic emphasis on impoverished individuals. Shown with English subtitles. Free.

The Sunny Skies of Italy. 1:00 PM. In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi to “Volare”and other Italian song favorites. Italian refreshments following the show. $5.00 per person.

An Evening with Roland Merullo & Winery Tour. 7:00 PM. Revere native award-winning author Roland Merullo, will talk about his writing, our Italian heritage, and theinspiration it provides to his work. Presentation followed by question and answer period, dinner, and wine making tour. Cocktail Hour, buffet dinner and plenty of wine.Ticket cost: $65.00. Sponsored by The Justinian Law Society.

West End Museum Celebrates Italian Heritage Month. 6:30 PM8:30 PM. The event will honor West Enders and those of Italian heritage who have worked to preservethe history of the West End. This years honorees include: Mr. Frank Privitera, Mr. James Campano and State Representative Paul Donato. Refreshments andentertainment. The event is free of charge and open to all.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Membership Open House. 7:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America - the largest and oldest organizationin the U.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. Refreshments willbe served.

West End Community Center Italian Film Festival. 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will be showing the filmson our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. Life Is Beautiful (Italian: La vita è bella) is a 1997 Italian language film which tells the story of a Jewish Italian,Guido Orefice (played by Roberto Benigni, who also directed and co-wrote the film), who must employ his fertile imagination to help his family during their internmentin a Nazi concentration camp. At the 71st Academy Awards in 1999, Benigni won the Academy Award for Best Actor and the film won both the Academy Award forBest Original Dramatic Score and the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all.

OSIA Woburn Ladies Lodge #1584 presents Calabria, Land of Beauty and Mystery. 7:00 PM. Guest Speaker Mariastella Cocchiara will speak about the beautifulRegion of Calabria.

OSIA Figli D’Italia Lodge #2692 (Saugus) presents Christopher Columbus Masquerade Ball. 6:30 PM. Costume Ball in honor of Christopher Columbus. Dinner byJean’s Caterer’s. Music by DJ Alan LaBella. Prizes for best costume. Proceeds will benefit the charities of the Sons of Italy. $35.00 per person.


A Roman Affair. 6:00 PM. For Boston Lyric Opera’s 2010 Gala, Nero Claudius Caesar Augustus Germanicus joins Boston Lyric Opera in inviting you to partake inan evening of unforgettable performances, as he celebrates his 21st birthday. Regal black tie encouraged. Enjoy feasting, a musical extravaganza and much more!$500 ($325 is tax deductible).

Ieri, Oggi, Domani (Yesterday, Today, Tomorrow) Celebrating Our First Ten Years. 5:30 PM. For ten years, the Center for Italian Culture has been ardently pursuingits mission to encourage the understanding and appreciation of all aspects of Italian language and culture, including ancient and contemporary studies, and theItalian experience in the New World. This commitment has sent hundreds of students across the sea to study, has brought renowned authors and speakers tocampus and has touched the lives of the community with projects like Sogni d’Oro — an oral history of Italians of the region, book club discussions, movies, Italianlanguage programming for children and teens, food and wine tastings and more. This evening is a celebration with exhibitions by students and faculty; Italian cuisineselected by Chef Bill Brady from Sonoma; capped off with a musical festivity. Join us! Refreshments will be served. Tickets: $100; $25/students. For moreinformation or to purchase tickets call 978-665-4555.

Italian Center of New York CityBoston Office317 Hanover Street (North End), Second FloorBoston, MA 02113Name of the teacher: Robert Trifiletti617-973-0651 or [email protected] October 4th

The West End Community CenterThe West End Museum,150 Staniford Street, Suite 9, Boston MA 02114Contact: Amy Ericson617-670-1900

Wilmington Memorial LibraryContact: Aldo Caira, 978-657-8572

Lynn City Hall,3 City Hall Sq., Lynn, MA 01901Contact: Richard Vitali781-599-6480; [email protected]

155 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA 01841Contact: Irene Tridenti978-686-7014; [email protected]

Dante Alighieri Society41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MAContacts: Luisa Marino 617-868-6846Dante 617-876-5160

Italian American Cultural OrganizationSons of Italy Hall, King Hill Road, Braintree, MA617-842-4222; [email protected]

Augusta Boston ClubIrish American Club, 177 West St., Malden, MAContacts: Andy Costa 781-662-2752Sam Pustizzi 617-776-9996Joseph Morrello; [email protected]

Chicopee Cultural CouncilChicopee Public Library449 Front Street, Chicopee, MA413-594-1800, Ext. 108

Appian ClubRevere Theatre, Rte. 60, Revere, MAContact: Ben DiCenso, Heritage Committee, Chair-man978-777-7361; [email protected]

East BostonContact: Buddy Mangini617-470-7236

Filippo’s Ristorante, 238 Causeway St., BostonContacts: Rosario Cascio, Franco Vitiello 617-569-7388

The National Italian American FoundationHopkinton Country Club, Hopkinton, MAContact: Suzanne Delaney of RMD Inc.978-851-0200 (9:30AM to 2:30PM, M-F)[email protected]

VFW Post 8818808 Huron Avenue, Cambridge, MA 02138Contact: Rita Maletta-Robak617-777-8089; [email protected]

Christopher Columbus Park, Atlantic Ave., NorthEnd/WaterfrontContacts: Joanne Hayes-Rines, Matt Conti617-869-1276; [email protected]


Hebrew Senior Life1550 Beacon Street, BrooklineContact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]


Winthrop Cultural CouncilWinthrop Senior Center,35 Harvard Street, Winthrop, MA617-846-8538

The Boston Winery(In front of Venezia Restaurant, Neponset Circle)26 Ericsson Street, Boston, MA 02122617-265-WINE (9463)[email protected]: Carmine Lepore, President Justinian LawSociety; 781-286-8800

The West End MuseumThe West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street,Suite 7, Boston MA 02114Contact: Duane Lucia 617-416-0718

54 Whitman Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]

The West End Community CenterThe West End Museum, 150 Staniford Street,Suite 9, Boston MA 02114Contact: Amy Ericson617-670-1900


Knights of Columbus1 Knights of Columbus Drive, Saugus, MA 01906Contact: Angela Maraia781-233-7660; [email protected]

Susan Bailis Assisted Living352 Mass. Ave., Boston (near Symphony Hall)Contact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]

Boston Lyric OperaMandarin Oriental Hotel776 Boylston Street, Boston, MAContact: Sarafina Scapicchio617-542-4912 Ext. 264; [email protected]

Center for Italian Culture atFitchburg State UniversityRecreation Center, Fitchburg State University130 North Street, Fitchburg, MAContact: Mary Chapin Durling978-665-3709; [email protected]

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For further information about Italian Heritage Month visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com




19th Annual Dinner Dance of the Federazione Associazioni Abruzzesi (FAA/USA). 6:00 PM. Enjoy an evening of fine dining complete with wine, music and dancing.The Gold Medal will be awarded to a deserving member of the community, Francesco Gioioso. Gold pins will be awarded to distinctive members of each AbruzzeseOrganization; and a scholarship will be awarded to a deserving student. $65.00 per person.

Book Signing By Author Ed Iannuccilli. 12 Noon. Author appearance and book signing “Growing Up Italian” by Ed Iannuccilli featuring “Grandfather’s Fig Tree andOther Stories.” Free.

OSIA Bandiera e Concordia Lodge # 240 (Marlboro) presents Pasta Supper. 6:00 PM. Dinner includes pasta, meatballs, salad, bread/butter, coffee and dessert.Cash Bar. Raffles. Music by DJ Ricky. $10.00 Adults / $4.00 Children.

Italian and German Community presents Fort Devens Memorial Service. 11:00 AM. Memorial service for Italian and German prisoners of war, who died in Americaduring World War II.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents 21st Annual Memorial Mass. 10:00AM. Memorial Mass in memory of the deceased members of the Grand Lodge ofMassachusetts, Order Sons of Italy in America. No cost to attend, but must register in advance by e-mail or phone call. Refreshments will be served.

OSIA Worcester Lodge #168 presents Wreath Laying Ceremony. 9:15 AM. Worcester Lodge will lay a wreath at the statue of Cristoforo Colombo in memory of alldeceased members of the lodge. There will be brief talks/presentations by members of the Worcester community.

Columbus Day Celebration. 5:00 PM. Fundraiser for college scholarships and cancer research. Finger-food buffet. Members free / guests $20.

OSIA Stella del Nord Lodge #1436 (Quincy Ladies) presents 2nd Annual Spaghetti Supper. 1:00 PM. Spaghetti dinner including salad, bread and butter, coffee anddessert. A raffle will also be held. $15.00 per person.

OSIA Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026 presents Etna and Vesuvius: Living on the Edge. 1:30 PM. Richard Pavona of Northern Essex Community College, will explorethe history of these two volcanoes, including the miracles and tragedies that have happened to the residents living in their shadow. Refreshments will be served.

OSIA Lawrence Lodge #902 presents Pre-Halloween Party for St. Jude. 7:00 PM. Benefit for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Call or email for information.

The Sunny Skies of Italy. After 12 Noon Lunch. In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi”to “Volare” and other Italian song favorites. 12 Noon lunch before show. $5.00 per person.

OSIA Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 presents Monthly Meeting. 3:30 PM. Monthly Meeting/Social. Food donations for the lodge’s Charity Thanksgiving Gift GivingBaskets will be accepted. Order off menu - Dutch treat.

Remembering Galileo: “Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens.” 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM. “Galileo’s Battle for the Heavens” is a “NOVA” documentary based on Dava Sobel’sbook Galileo’s Daughter. Simon Callow portrays Galileo in this stirring blend of documentary and re-creation. The film won an Emmy Award in the category of historicalprogramming. Conversation after the film will continue exploring the center themes of the series — our paradigm shift and the impact of science on our contemporaryworld. There is post-performance talk back with Drs. Bruce Duncan and John Paul after the 7:00 PM screening. Admission: free.


Screening of the Film “La Tigre E La Neve.” 6:00 PM. La Figre E La neve (English: The Tiger and the Snow) is a 2005 Italian movie starring and directed by RobertoBenigni. The film is a romantic comedy set in contemporary Rome and in occupied Baghdad during the Iraq War. The story is told as a double-faced dream with asurprise ending, inspired by the tale of “Sleeping Beauty.” The memorable initial scene moves the audience as a celebration of love, man’s greatest strength, withan abundance of poetic references mentioned in the closing credits. Shown with English subtitles. Free.

The Sunny Skies of Italy. Lunch Served at 11:30 AM and show will follow. Pre-show authentic Italian dinner: salad, entree and dessert. In celebration of ItalianHeritage Month, Soprano Ruth Harcovitz sings Italian songs from “O Sole Mio” to “Funiculi” to “Volare” and other Italian song favorites. $22.00 per person, includes:dinner, show, tax and gratuity.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents History of Italian Opera in Song and Aria. 6:45 PM. Bradley Pennington, founder of Boston Bel Canto Opera, willpresent the history of Italian Opera accompanied by a soloist on celebrated arias. Coffee & pasty will be served.

The Starry Messenger: An Evening with Galileo Galilei. 7:00 PM. Famed astronomer Galileo Galilei will be appearing at the library to present a lecture on his mostrecent discoveries made using his newly devised spyglass. The Starry Messenger is a dramatic fun-filled introduction to Galileo’s astronomical work. Mike Francisas Galileo has been performing throughout North America on stage, in film and on television for over 30 years. Free and open to the public.

West End Community Center Italian Film Festival: “Cinema Paradiso.” 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We willbe showing the films on our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. Cinema Paradiso was produced by Franco Cristaldi and Giovanna Romagnoli, and themusic was by Ennio Morricone along with his son Andrea Morricone. Shot in director, Giuseppe Tornatore’s hometown, Bagheria, Sicily, as well as Cefalù on theTyrrhenian Sea, and told largely in flashback to childhood years, it tells the story of the return to his native Sicilian village of a successful film director Salvatorefor the funeral of his old friend Alfredo, who was the projectionist at the local “Cinema Paradiso.” Ultimately, Alfredo serves as a wise father figure to his young friendwho only wishes the best to see him succeed, even if it means breaking his heart in the process. It explores issues of youth, coming coming of gage, and reflections(in adulthood) about the past. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all.

The Sunny Skies of Italy. 2:00 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz.

Italian Heritage Month Committee presents a Fashion Show in Celebration of Italian Heritage Month. 6:30 PM. World famous Italian fashion maven, “Yolanda,” knownfor her wedding dresses and TV appearances, is hosting a fashion show to celebrate Italian style and creativity during “October Italian is Heritage Month.” Alsofeaturing Giblees Men’s Fashions of Danvers and Sondra Celli Children’s Fashions. This event also celebrates the 100th anniversary of Alfa Romeo cars! Italian stylebuffet. $25.00 per person.

The Friends of Don Orione presents 44th Annual Banchetto. 6:00 PM Cocktails - 7:00 PM Dinner. Dinner/Dance to benefit the Don Orione Home in East Boston.$150.00.

Italian Heritage Committee and the Wilmington Sons of Italy presents Italian Heritage Month Golf Classic. Tee Time 8:30 AM. to be held at the Hillview Country Club.Shotgun start, best ball scramble format. Includes continental breakfast, green fees, cart, contests, raffle, prizes and luncheon buffet. Sponsorship are available.Donation to play $125.00 per golfer.

Porchetta Party. 7:00 PM – Midnight. For over 25 years the Porchetta has been our traditional and signature event. We gladly celebrate this festive time with food,wine and music. The Appian Club proudly promotes the Italian heritage and culture among its members and within the local community. $45 per person.

OSIA Wakefield #1734 presents Italian Nite. 6:30 PM. Buffet dinner with entertainment and dancing. Proceeds benefit the lodge Scholarship Fund.

New York Metropolitan Opera. 1:00 PM. The New York Metropolitan Opera offers eleven live performances in High Definition at two local eastern Massachusettstheaters starting in October and ending in May. This is a great opportunity to view high quality performers in a nearby location. See www.metoperafamily.org andclick on HD tickets for schedule. $25.00. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Burlington theatre.

OSIA Wilmington Sons of Italy presents Ghosts and Legends Trolley Tour to Salem, Massachusetts. $20 per person.

OSIA Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 presents Lunch with Famous Boston Italian Authors. 12:00 PM. Book signing and discussion with authors RalphMasciulli (“The Corner Boys”) and Anthony Sammarco (“Boston’s North End: Then and Now”). Luncheon at noon - presentation at 2:00 PM. Order off menu - Dutchtreat.

OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Membership Open House. 1:00 PM. Come join the Order Sons of Italy in America - the largest and oldest organization in theU.S. for Italian American men and women. Representatives from lodges in the area will be present to meet you and answer your questions. Refreshments will beserved.

OSIA Wakefield #1734 presents Mass for Members Past & Present. 10:00 AM. Mass for Members Past & Present. Refreshments will be served.

Federazione Associazioni Abruzzesi (FAA/USA)Filippo’s Restaurant, 283 Causeway St., BostonContacts: Rosetta Romagnoli617-924-7641, [email protected] Susi 617-742-2791


Loyal Order of Moose Lodge67 Fitchburg Street, Marlboro, MA 01752Contact: Laura Brissette978-568-8955; [email protected]

Fort Devens, Ayer, MAContacts: Giovanni Aurilio 617-484-3112Lino Rullo 781-862-1633

Our Lady of Mount Carmel Saint Ann Parish24 Mulberry Street, Worcester, MA 01605Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]

Union StationCristoforo Colombo Square at Washington SquareWorcester, MA 01604Contact: Donna Giuliani508-791-9104; [email protected]

Sicilian Association of Greater BostonOdd Fellows Hall, 3 West Street, Walpole(Enter Hall from Glenwood Avenue)Contact: Gaetano Guccione781-762-6273 or 617-770-1930

120 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA 02169Contact: Michelle Bertoldi617-481-1740; [email protected]

Lawrence Heritage State Park1 Jackson Street, Lawrence, MA 01840Contact: Mary Paolino978-749-9759; [email protected]

155 Marston Street, Lawrence, MA 01841Contact: Steve Traverso978-314-5097; [email protected]

Quincy Arts CouncilQuincy Senior Center440 E. Squantum Street, Quincy, MA617-376-1506

Center Cafe36 Woodside Avenue, Winthrop, MA 02152Contact: Dottie D’Onofrio617-539-3092; [email protected]

CenterStage at Fitchburg State Universityand the Center for Italian CultureEllis White Lecture Hall CampusCenter Art Gallery, Hammond Campus Center,160 Pearl Street, Fitchburg, MA 01420Contact: Mary Chapin Durling978-665-3709; [email protected]

520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]


The Sherborn Inn33 Main St., Sherborn, MA - Corner of Rts. 16 & 27For information and reservations call:508-655-9521; [email protected]


Medford Public Library111 High Street, Medford, MA 02155Contact: Barbara Kerr781-395-7950; [email protected]

The West End Community CenterThe West End Museum,150 Staniford Street, Suite 9,Boston MA 02114Contact: Amy Ericson617-670-1900

Hebrew Senior Life100 Centre Street, BrooklineContact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]

Larz Anderson Auto Museum,15 Newton Street, Brookline, MAContacts: Yolanda Cellucci 781-899-6470;Lino Rullo 781-862-1633; Dean Saluti 617-285-6565

Hilton Boston Logan Airport Hotel, East BostonContact: Mario Salvatore617-479-9377 or 617-479-9377, Ext. 236

Hillview Country Club,149 North Street, North Reading, MAContact: Kevin Caira 978-657-7734

Appian Club42 Pleasant Street, Stoneham, MA 02180Contacts: Primo Giusti 781-729-4449John DeLeo 781-391-5173; [email protected]

Crystal Community Club71 Preston Street, Wakefield, MA 01880Contact: Joe Racamato, 781-245-5724

Appian ClubBurlington Cinema,Burlington Mall, Mall Road, Burlington, MAContact: Ben DiCenso, Heritage Committee,Chairman 978-777-7361; [email protected]

Contact: Aldo Caira at 978-657-8572

Maggiano’s Little Italy4 Columbus Avenue, Boston, MA 02116Contact: Dean Saluti617-285-6565; [email protected]

22 Waubeek Road, Pittsfield, MA 01201Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]

St. Florence Parish47 Butler Avenue, Wakefield, MA 01880Contact: Al Sabinteli 781-245-2915

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Italian Center of New York City, Boston OfficeUMASS, Boston, Boston, MA 02113Contact: Robert Trifiletti, 617-973-0651Registration for this event, please email:[email protected] or call 617-287-7322

Evans Park at Newton Corner430 Centre Street, Newton CornerContact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]

CenterStage at Fitchburg State University andthe Center for Italian CultureFitchburg State University,Kent Recital Hall, Conlon Music Building,367 North Street, Fitchburg, MAContact: Mary Chapin Durling978-665-3709; [email protected]

124 Washington Street, Haverhill, MA 01832Contact: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts617-489-5234; [email protected]

Hebrew Senior Life112 Centre Street, BrooklineContact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]

Italian Center of New York City, Boston OfficeThe Fisherman’s Society(Madonna Del Soccorso di Sciacca)11 Lewis Street, North End, BostonContact: Robert Trifiletti617-973-0651 or [email protected] October 22nd

The West End Community CenterThe West End Museum150 Staniford Street, Suite 9, Boston MA 02114Contact: Amy Ericson 617-670-1900

Casa Maria130 Endicott St., Boston (North End)Contact: Ruth Harcovitz781-433-0660; [email protected]

Raffael’s at the South Shore Country Club,Hingham, MAContact: Executive Producer Paul Schlosberg617-633-5100 [email protected] Web Site: www.MusicNotNoise.com

Knights of Columbus27 School Street Extension, Wilmington, MAContact: Sharon Caira978-657-8572; [email protected]

Saint Leonard Parish of Boston’s North EndAll Hands Club, U.S. Coast Guard Station,Commercial Street, Boston, MA.Contact: Father Claude Scrima, O.F.M.617-523-2110

Wachusett Country Club187 Prospect Street, West Boylston, MA 01583Contacts: Helen and Ralph Aromando508-791-4144; [email protected]

520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA 02472Contact: Marcello Stisi857-366-2553; [email protected]

Italian Center of New York City, Boston OfficeItalian Benevolent Society415 Langley Road, Newton, Massachusetts 02462(Short distance from Chestnut Hill Mall and halfa block from Route 9)Contact: Robert Trifiletti617-973-0651; [email protected] October 27th

Wilmington Knights of Columbus Hall,126 Middlesex Avenue(rear of St. Thomas of Villanova Church),Wilmington, MAContact: Sharon Caira at 978-657-8572

Dante Alighieri Society Cultural Center,41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MAContact: Bradley Pennington617-247-3682

For further information contact theSan Giuseppe Society at 617-720-1368

Boston Lyric OperaCiti Performing Arts Center Shubert Theatre265 Tremont Street, Boston, MAContact: Karen Robichaud617-542-4912 Ext. 244; [email protected]

Pirandello LyceumLocation of Event: TBDContact: Maria Capogreco617-567-1233; [email protected]

Circolo Cultura Viva CalabreseSpinelli’s Function Facilities,Route 1, Lynnfield, MAContacts: Coordinator Maria Auciello617-623-1309Giuseppe Panetta781-925-0829; [email protected]

Dante Alighieri Society and EDIAT41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MAContacts: Luisa Marino 617-868-6846;Dante 617-876-5160

C.A.S.IT.-Centro Attivita Scolastiche ItalianeHynes Convention Center in Boston, MAContacts: C.A.S.IT.Adelaide Guarracino, president;Maria Gioconda Motta, chairman of the board;Katherine Lopez-natale, vice-president617-623-0532 or 617-939-4216

Dante Alighieri Society41 Hampshire Street, Cambrdige, MAContact: Luisa Marino617-868-6846; Dante: 617-876-5160

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OSIA Grand Lodge of Massachusetts presents Italian “Popera” Music. 6:45 PM. Ferdinando Argenti will perform best known Italian arias and popular tunes(“Popera”). Coffee & pastry will be served.

A film: Vienna of Fuscaldo, Mother of San Francis of Paola, followed by a discussion led by Father Carmello Gagliardi, Vatican Spokesman (Tentative.) The topicsof the discussion will be love, forgiveness, closure and conquering fear. 12:00 Noon to 2:15 PM. The film focuses on the origin of the mysticism and grandeursurrounding San Francis of Paola, presenting his roots and his land of origin. Refreshments will be served. Free.


Remembering Galileo: A Conversation with Dava Sobel. 7:00 PM. Remembering Galileo series concludes with a talk by Dava Sobel, author of Galileo’s Daughter.The book is based on 124 surviving letters to Galileo from his eldest child, Sister Maria Celeste. Sobel translated the letters from the original Italian and used themto elucidate Galileo’s life work. Galileo’s Daughter won the 1999 Los Angeles Times Book Prize for science and technology, a 2000 Christopher Award, and was afinalist for the 2000 Pulitzer Prize in biography. ASL interpreters will be provided. Tickets: $10/general public; $7/seniors; $3/students (at the door).


The Sunny Skies of Italy. 1:00 PM. Concert of Neapolitan song and opera arias presented by soprano Ruth Harcovitz.

The Hidden History of “The Widows in White” (Vedove Bianche) Now Revealed. 7:00 PM -9:00 PM. The problem was that the men left their families behind to seeka better life for their wives and children from Southern Italy. The majority of men returned and brought their family to the new world; however, many women wereabandoned and forgotten. The presentation and the exhibit will shed light on the fate of so many of these women who were, all too often, forgotten or neglected bytheir spouses and society. The story came to life when the spouse of a widow in white divulged his personal story after 59 years to Mr. Robert Trifiletti. Come hearthis revelation and its historical significance. Free.

West End Community Center Italian Film Festival: Seven Beauties. 2:30 – 4:30 PM. Please join us in celebrating the artistic contributions of Italian film. We will beshowing the films on our hi-def projector followed by a group discussion. The film Seven Beauties directed by Lina Wertmüller recounts the adventures of a pop-eyedItalian shark (Giannini) who lives off women, is institutionalized for killing in defense of his honor, ‘rehabilitated’ by army service after committing rape in the asylum,and ends up facing the problem of survival in a Nazi concentration camp. Light refreshments will be served. Free of charge and open to all.


Music Not Noise presents Ron Della Chiesa Strictly Sinatra Musicamerica Dance Party. 8:00 PM. Tribute to Frank Sinatra. Dance to the 18-piece Beantown SwingStevens, as they pay tribute to Frank Sinatra and more. Raffael’s Restaurant Hingam/Hull (20% off food). Clarion Hotel - Special Ron Della Chiesa discount & shuttle.Food and refreshments can be purchased. $35.00 per person.

OSIA Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington), presents Halloween Costume Party. 7:30 PM. Pizza will be provided. DJ, Cash Bar and GhoulishSurprises. Attendees are welcome to bring snacks for their table. $15.00 per person.

Saint Leonard Parish Annual Gala. 6:30 PM. Cocktail Hour, Dinner 7:30 PM. Dinner/Dance with music provided by Frank Zarba Band. Saint Leonard Parish AnnualGala, a community of active historic churches with service to the North End for over 132 years. This year we will be honoring Father Antonio Nardoianni, O.F.M.,who for the past six years has served as Pastor of Saint Leonard Parish. Father Antonio has recently been elected Provincial Minister of the Immaculate ConceptionProvince which includes the East Coast and parts of Canada, he will be stationed in New York City. $60.00 per person.

OSIA Worcester Lodge #168 presents Columbus Day Awards Recognition Dinner. 6:30 PM. This event recognizes an Italian-American who has contributed to thecommunity in various ways and has promoted the Italian-American culture and heritage. $45.00 per person.

OSIA Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 (Watertown) presnts Bocce Party. 6:30 PM. Presentation of Awards to the winners of the Watertown Bocce League by the lodgeand the Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament by the Italian Consulate. Catering by Maria’s. Music by Italo. Wine on the tables $47.00 per person.

The Hidden History of “The Widows in White” (Vedove Bianche) Now Revealed. 5:00-7:30 PM. The problem was that the men left their families behind to seek a betterlife for their wives and children from Southern Italy. The majority of men returned and brought their family to the new world; however, many women were abandonedand forgotten. The presentation and the exhibit will shed light on the fate of so many of these women who were, all too often, forgotten or neglected by their spousesand society. The story came to life when the spouse of a widow in white divulged his personal story after 59 years to Mr. Robert Trifiletti. Come hear this revelationand its historical significance. Free.

OSIA Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington) presents Halloween/ Costume Party. 7:30 PM-Midnight. Pizza, desserts and dancing. Prizes for bestcostumes. $15.00 per person.

Boston Bel Canto Opera presents a Performance by Boston Bel Canto Opera. 2:00 PM. Arias and ensembles of Italian and French operas. $18.00 - $15.00 Seniorsand Students.

The San Giuseppe Society in the North End will be moving St. Joseph to his new home on Hanover Street. The San Giuseppe Society invites members, friends andneighbors to attend this special occassion. St. Joseph will be led in procession from Charter Street to his new home at 467 Hanover Street. Festivities will be from1:00-4:00 PM.

Tosca. November 5, 7, 10, 12, 14, 16 2010. Weeknights 7:30pm, Sunday matinees 3 PM. One minute, Cavaradossi is musing on his latest painting — and the divaTosca, his beautiful, jealous lover. The next, he’s in prison with someone’s jackboot on his neck. Tosca’s options? Betrayal or rape. There are no good choices.Puccini storms the darkest of subjects with music passionate and lyrical. Refreshments are available for purchase in the theatre lobby before the performance andduring intermission. Tickets start at $34. Call 617-54-6772 for more details and group rates.

Book Event. 7:00 PM. I Migliori receipient, Stephen Puleo, will be talking about his new book “A City So Grand.” Cookies and coffee will be served. Free and opento public.

“Magno Calabro Presentation. 7:00 PM. The Circolo Cultura Viva Calabrese for the past 19 years has recognized distinguished Italian/Americans for theircontributions to the promotion of Italian culture and their dedication and commitment to the Italian community. This year’s honoree will be a deserving member ofthe Italian/American community. Full course meal to be served. $65.00.

Emigratio 2010. 4:30 PM. Theatrical performance designed and directed by Luisa Marino. Freedom for Women in Love — New York City’s Little Italy 1880 -1940.Refreshments will be served. Free.

ACTFL 2010 Annual Convention and World Language Expo. 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM. C.A.S.IT. will be present at the ACTFL 2010 Annual Convention and World LanguageExpo. C.A.S.IT. will sponsor a workshop by the tile “The Boston Experience.” In addition C.A.S.IT. will display material and other resources for teachers of Italianin the Exhibition Hall.

Book Presentation: “Knowing Jesse. 7:30 PM. Book presentation by Marianne Leone, “Knowing Jesse”: A Mother’s Story of Grief, Grace and Everyday Bliss.Refreshments will be served. Free.


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Grand Lodge, OSIA, Sponsors“Tutto Italiano,” Italian Car Day

For the last 15 years, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum in Brookline has sponsored a lawn event for Italian cars. This event, called “Tutto Italiano,” has in-creased in popularity each year. This year 5,000 people attended and had the opportunity to view hundreds of beautiful Italian cars and motorcycles. This year, the OSIA Grand Lodge of Mas-sachusetts became an offi cial event sponsor, sharing this honor with the likes of Ferrari, Maserati, and Ducati Motor-cycles. The President of Larz Anderson, Michael Iandoli, who is a member of Boston’s Renais-sance Lodge, made it possible for the Grand Lodge to become an event sponsor.

The Larz Anderson Auto Mu-seum is home to “America’s old-est car collection.” For over 75 years, the Larz Anderson Auto Museum has been supporting the collector car community through a variety of educa-tional programs, exhibits, and lectures. Today, the Museum’s primary goal is its continued support of the collector car community through its lawn events and the preservation of a permanent collection of early automobiles. “Tutto Italiano,” with its Italian cars, has become the most popular lawn event for the Museum.

OSIA State President Jim DiStefano, with assistance from the Watertown Lodge’s Lino Rullo and Dr. Dean Saluti from Boston’s Renaissance Lodge, worked for months with the Larz Anderson staff to bring “Tutto Italiano” closer to Bos-ton’s Italian community.

First, the Grand Lodge solic-ited support from the Boston North End’s La Summa Restau-rant. A large tent was erected, where Barbara Summa and her staff served a wonderful home-made pasta lunch that included freshly made cannolis for des-sert. Event attendees ate lunch, sitting under Barbara’s tent on picnic tables with checkered tablecloths surrounded by Ferraris, Maseratis, and Lam-borghinis. It was a wonderful

Grand Lodge Membership Commission in front of the new OSIA tent and portable new member recruiting sign: (L-R) Paula Van Horn, Robert Van Horn, Marjorie Cahn, Benefit Insurance Commissioner; Michelle Bertoldi, President, Quincy Ladies Lodge; Florence Ferullo Kane, State Immediate Past President; Kathy DiStefano, State First Lady; Marieanne Sestito, Immediate Past President, South Shore Ladies Lodge; James DiStefano, State President; Antonio Sestito, State Second Vice President; Dr. John Christoforo, State Trustee and Dr. Dean Saluti, President, Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge.

The OSIA Lion at “Tutto Italiano;” Chipper Riley, from the Renaissance Lodge actually made this Sons of Italy lion costume herself. She calls the OSIA Lion “Roarey.” She is shown above with a young OSIA recruit that was admiring Ferraris and Maseratis at “Tutto Italiano.”

The new OSIA Grand Lodge recruiting sign is displayed at “Tutto Italiano” by State President Jim DiStefano and Ruby Salter, a “Tutto Italiano” car judge, Saluti Cahn employee, and a big fan of Boston’s Renaissance Lodge.

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Next, Jim DiStefano worked with Lino Rullo to bring in Bocce players and to provide a Bocce demonstration for event attendees. An actual Bocce court was “chalked off” on the lawn behind the Ferraris. Peo-ple who had never seen Bocce played were fascinated. Again with help from Lino Rullo, the Grand Lodge was able to bring in the famous “Roma Band” from Boston’s North End. The “Roma Band” marched through the cars on display and around the Bocce court while playing traditional Italian songs. This music really added to the at-mosphere.

Lastly, an OSIA Grand Lodge tent was erected, and a new

member recruiting sign was printed and on display. State President Jim DiStefano had worked with State Second Vice President, Tony Sestito, and the Grand Lodge Membership Com-mission staffed the tent. New members were recruited all day. As event attendees approached the tent with the Grand Lodge banner displayed, they learned about OSIA from the Member-ship Commission. There were OSIA regalia, polo shirts, etc. for sale, and the regalia was a hit. Boston’s Renaissance Lodge had 50+ members at “Tutto Ital-iano.” Some Renaissance Lodge members had Italian cars that were displayed. There were also some Renaissance Lodge mem-bers who served as car Judges for this event.

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Granite State Lodge #2380Annual St. Charles Children’s Home Barbeque

The Granite State Lodge #2380 of Rochester, New Hampshire recently hosted its annual barbeque at St. Charles Children’s Home in Rochester, New Hampshire. The home is an in-termediate group home for children from families in crisis and is a program of New Hampshire

Catholic Charities, the largest private social service agency in the state. Lodge members Sal Farina, John Krekorian, Angie Kerkorian, Michael Dello Iacono, Natalie Dello Iacono, Clelia Urcuioli, Maty Lee and Al Cataldo acted as servers.

Members and residents enjoying the festivities.

Members and residents enjoying the festivities.

At its June meeting, the members of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 of Wilmington, honored three graduating high school seniors with $1,000 scholarships, as well as with mem-bership in the lodge for four years.

Taylor Jones, a graduate of Pinkerton Academy in Derry, NH, received the Gerald Esposito Me-morial Award. Taylor is the daughter of member Elizabeth Jones and her husband Edward and the granddaughter of member Evelyn Olivari. While involved in a rigorous and challenging aca-demic program, Taylor played on the volleyball team for four years and participated in Spanish Club and International Club. She was also active in PALS, which afforded her the opportunity to mentor an elementary school student. Being a part of PALS confi rmed for Taylor her desire to become an elementary school teacher. She will attend Keene State University in the fall, where she will major in Education.

Kayla Boebel, the recipient of the Laura Caira Award, graduated from Bedford High School, where she participated in college prep classes as well as extracurricular activities. Kayla is the daughter of member Dianne Boebel and her husband Ted and the granddaughter of members

Wilmington Lodge Awards Three Scholarshipsby Jennifer Bolanos and Michele Caira Nortonen

Ginny and Jerry Pupa. Kayla played on the fi eld hockey team and was involved in her school’s ROTC program. Active in her community, Kayla is a catechist, assists with her local food pantry, and spends the fi rst Thursday of each month visiting the Pine Street Inn Homeless Shelter. Kayla will attend Johnson and Wales University majoring in Baking and Pastry Arts.

Mallory Tine, this year’s Christopher DiCecca Memorial Award recipient, is a graduate of Pentucket Regional High School. Mallory is the daughter of member Cheryl Tine and her husband Russell and the granddaughter of members Peg and Bob Dicey. Mallory, an honor roll student, played fi eld hockey for four years, earning a varsity letter. She was also a mem-ber of the track team. Mallory volunteers her time at a fi eld hockey clinic for young girls and works part time as a hostess at a restaurant in Haverhill. Her plans are to study public and corporate communications at Westfi eld State College.

The members of the Wilmington Sons of Italy Lodge #2183 salute these fi ne young ladies and wish for them every success in their college years and beyond.

Herald John Saladino installs scholarship recipients as Wilmington’s newest Sons of Italy members. L-R: Mistress of Ceremony Peg Dicey; scholarship recipients Kayla Boebel, Mallory Tine, Taylor Jones; Acting Mistress of Ceremony Susan Tocci and Herald John Saladino.

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The First Friday of Every Month — Come Come Dance to Live Dance to Live Music Music from 7:30-11:00 P.M., at the Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleas-ant 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.

November 16, 2010 - Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 Special Memorial Mass with celebrant Fr. Gregory Mercurio at the Winthrop Senior Center. Mass at 3:30 P.M. - Dinner to follow. For more information and reservations contact Dottie D’Onofrio (617-539-3092) or Rose LoConte (617-846-3102).

December 7, 2010 - Winthrop Ladies Lodge #2071 Holiday Luncheon at 1:00 P.M. at the Winthrop Arms Restaurant. Ferdinando Argenti will be performing songs made famous by Pavarotti, Bocelli, DeAndre’ and others. For more information contact Dottie D’Onofrio (617-539-3092) or Rose LoConte (617-846-3102).

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Vittorio Veneto Lodge #1035 of Fall RiverSummer Bocce League Champions

The Vittorio Veneto Lodge # 1035 of Fall River concluded its Summer Bocce League with a pizza party and awards night on September 1, 2010. Left to Right: Chairman Gail Caprio, Hostess Louise Amaral and President Mario Lucciola presenting winners Ted and Karen Pettine with their gift certificate.

noi italiani abbiamo conseguito in tutto il mondo, ma particolar-mente nelle nostre comunita’, nelle nostre logge, e mostrare il nostro grande orgoglio durante il mese che celebra il Retaggio Culturale Italiano, presentando la nostra cultura alle locali biblioteche ed ai nostril locali ‘Municipi’. Vi prego tutti di fare ogni sforzo di partecipare (a questi eventi) durante il mese di ottobre e godervi questo mese di cultura italiana.

Vorrei rammentare ai nos-tril membri i tristi eventi che colpirono questo nostro grande Paese l’11 settembre 2001.

Chiediamo a tutti I nostril membri di esporre la banciera Americana per manifestare la nostra solidarieta’ al resto del mondo.

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Che Dio benedica voi tut-ti, come pure l’Ordine Figli d’Italia.

• Presidents Message (Continued from Page 2)


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The Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge #169 of Fitchburg held their annual Summer Outing on Sunday, July 18, 2010 at Siama Park in Fitchburg, MA. The weather was warm with a cooling breeze, which was perfect for the caterer, Sean Patrick’s of Lunenburg, MA, to offer us a wonderful meal. The menu consisted of: fish chowder, barbecued chicken breast, potato salad, buns, fruit salad, fruit punch and soda, with home baked delicacies graciously made by Judy Lucier. Background music was provided by President Bob Pacetti and created a wonderful environment where members enjoyed socializing throughout the day. The outing committee consisted of: Ann Pacetti, Sylvia Poirier, F lorence Volpe and Bob Pacetti. Ann Pacetti handled venue coordination and Sylvia Poirier handled tickets. Ann Pacetti, Sylvia Porier, Florence Volpe, Bobby Poirier MaryAnn Michaelian and Bob Pacetti were on hand to set up the event, and Russ Poirier, Bobby Poirier, Sylvia Poirier, Florence Volpe, Bob Carbone and Bob Pacetti assisted in the breakdown of the venue.

Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge #169 of Fitchburg

Summer OutingSummer Outing

Left to Right: Russ Poirier, Ann Pacetti, Sylvia Poirier, President Bob Pacetti and Florence Volpe.

Members enjoying the day.Members enjoying the day.

Members enjoying the day.

Members enjoying the day.

Awards ScholarshipsAwards ScholarshipsThe Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge # 169 of Fitchburg

awarded scholarships to fi ve deserving recipients at its regular meeting on Monday, April 19, 2010 at the Fitchburg Elks Hall. Lodge President Bob Pacetti opened the meeting, conducted lodge business, and then asked Chairperson Betsey Romano to come to the podium to give a brief background about each of the recipients. The recipients were: Anthony DeCicco, Nicholas Poirier, Emily Robinson, Emily Jennison and Christopher Sontag. Each recipient thanked the Lodge. At the end of the meeting, all enjoyed pizza and fraternity.

The Scholarship Committee was: Chairperson, Betsey Romano, Josie Bilotta, Nenay Schultz, Frances Mercadante and Linda Della Monica.

Cristoforo Colombo Regina Elena Lodge #169 of Fitchburg

Seated, Left to Right: Anthony DeCicco, Emily Jennison, Emily Robinson and Nicholas Poirier. Standing, Left to Right: Chairperson Betsey Romano, Josie Bilotta, Nenay Schultz, Frances Mercadante and President Bob Pacetti. Missing from photo: Christopher Sontag, scholarship recipient and Linda Della Monica, Scholarship Committee member)

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Grand Lodge of Massachusetts

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

In Remembrances

Lodge Name City NameLodge Name City NameVenezia #374 Rockland Albert L. IngenoVenezia #374 Rockland Albert L. IngenoVenezia #374 Rockland Rose F. LoudVenezia #374 Rockland Rose F. LoudGorizia #467 Rumford, ME Elaine S. DiConzoGorizia #467 Rumford, ME Elaine S. DiConzoCambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Josephine MingaceCambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Josephine MingaceCambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Rose M. TranielloCambridge Italian #506 Cambridge Rose M. TranielloMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Richard E. DelgiaccoMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Richard E. DelgiaccoMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Corady SoliminiMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Corady SoliminiMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Gino J. Stracco, Jr.Massimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Gino J. Stracco, Jr.Veturia Romana #1200 Salem Vincent DiBonaVeturia Romana #1200 Salem Vincent DiBonaRegina Margherita #1402 Waltham Virginia DeloreyRegina Margherita #1402 Waltham Virginia DeloreyQuattro Eroi #1414 Franklin Lillian Rosalie AbbottQuattro Eroi #1414 Franklin Lillian Rosalie AbbottWinchester Mens #1580 Winchester William MaggioWinchester Mens #1580 Winchester William MaggioWinchester Mens #1580 Winchester Anthony R. StaffiereWinchester Mens #1580 Winchester Anthony R. StaffiereCornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Viola G. MerulloCornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Viola G. MerulloWoburn Ladies #1584 Woburn Palma HomicWoburn Ladies #1584 Woburn Palma HomicSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Catherine A. BastianelliSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Catherine A. BastianelliMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Margaret M. PavoneMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Margaret M. PavoneSouth Shore Ladies #1851 Hingham Rose Mary TyrrellSouth Shore Ladies #1851 Hingham Rose Mary TyrrellGrand Lodge At-Large Belmont Girio CarestiaGrand Lodge At-Large Belmont Girio Carestia

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In Memory ofPeter B. Gay

byJoseph E. Fay & Lucy F. Codella


by theGrand Lodge of New Jersey


byErnest & Rita Botti

He was known for his myriad of accomplishments during his long life, but the unoffi cial title of “Mr. Sons of Italy” was the one of which he was most proud. Peter B. Gay, Esquire passed away on July 8, 2010 at the age of 94, having devoted more than 70 years of his life to the Order Sons of Italy in Amer-ica. Peter served as Supreme Venerable (National President) of the Order from 1973-1975. Peter was also bestowed the title of “Honorary State Past Presi-dent” by a unanimous vote of the delegates assembled at the State Convention of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

In light of Peter’s service and commitment to his Italian heritage and the Order Sons of Italy in America, the members of

Columbia Lodge #540 of TauntonChanges Name to

Peter B. Gay Lodge #540

his lodge unanimously voted to change their name as a lasting tribute to his years of dedicated service to the community, his lodge, the Grand Lodge of Mas-sachusetts and the Supreme Lodge.

In October 1999, then Gov-ernor A. Paul Cellucci signed into law legislation proclaiming October as Italian American Heritage Month in the Com-monwealth of Massachusetts. To help celebrate this year’s 12th anniversary, the Wilming-ton Sons of Italy, in conjunc-tion with the Italian Heritage Committee, is holding its First Annual Italian American Heri-tage Month Golf Classic. This tournament, which will be held at the Hillview Country Club in North Reading, Massachusetts, will take place on Friday, Octo-ber 22, 2010.

Golfers comprised of four men/women teams can play 18 holes with a golf cart at a donation of $125.00 per player. Golfers will enjoy a continental breakfast and a luncheon buf-fet. There will be contests on the course such as longest drive, straightest drive and closest to the pin, a 50/50 raffl e hole, prizes for the top three teams and a gift for each player.

If golfi ng is not your sport, you can still show your support by becoming a course sponsor. Sponsoring a Tee Box or Hole is a donation of $100.00. Golf Cart sponsorships are also available for a donation of $50.00. Spon-sors’ name, business or orga-

nization will be prominently displayed on the golf course, in our public relation write-ups and announced during our luncheon.

Proceeds from this year’s golf tournament will benefit our charitable and scholarship programs as well as assist our committee and our participat-ing organizations in organizing and coordinating Italian cul-tural activities across the Com-monwealth of Massachusetts during the month of October. Most of these programs are free and open to the public. Pro-grams include Italian art, his-tory, language, music, opera, food, dance and fi lm. Our goal is to demonstrate the beautiful creativity of Italian culture and its infl uence on the world.

There will be a raffl e at the luncheon to assist in fundrais-ing. We would be grateful to receive a gift certifi cate or dona-tion to help enhance our raffl e table. Additional luncheon tickets may be purchased for a donation of $30.00 per person. To volunteer at the tournament, or if you require further infor-mation, please contact Kevin Caira at 978-657-7734.

Your generosity and support of our golf tournament is greatly appreciated.

Wilmington Sons of Italy &Italian Heritage Committee Hosting

GOLF TOURNAMENT

415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113

617.367.2353

— Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily —

Private dining rooms for any occasion

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