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national italian americansports Hall of Fame

Honorees, inductees&

scholarship recipients

senator Jay CostaDemocratic leader

senate of Pennsylvania

April 6, 2014

Dear Friends,

May I start by acknowledging the passing of Joe Natoli, our past

president and co-founder of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian

Sports Hall of Fame. As we all know, Joe started the famous Morningside

Bulldogs in 1950, one of the winningest sandlot teams in youth football

history. His leadership and vision will be missed by all.

Tonight we honor high school seniors who have excelled in sports and

academics from western Pennsylvania. For 28 years, we’ve been fortunate

to have one of the best scholarship grant programs in Pennsylvania; and

I thank all the sponsors, benefactors, and advertisers who make this

program possible.

My thanks to the members, board of directors, and program committee

for their tireless work on this annual event.

Keep the dream alive for these young student athletes. I hope that you

will enjoy this evening’s program. Salute!

Sincerely,

John Gaetano

Pittsburgh Chapter President

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Those are some of the words Joe Natoli would belt out to his players

during his 29 years as head coach of one of the winningest football teams

in the country.

Along with longtime assistant head coach, Baz Fitzpatrick, they wrote the book on

youth football in Pittsburgh and produced many fine men and athletes whose lives

and careers were shaped by the discipline and hard work they learned during their

days with the Bulldogs.

Joe’s love for the community was demonstrated by his many years of public

service. His legion of friends and two great sons will never let his enthusiastic

spirit be lost.

KEEP THOSE FEET MOVIN’ PLUG THAT HOLE HIT THE GAP SHOULDER TACKLE

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ChapterHall of Fame Inductees

1986 - Standing Left to Right; Pete Dimperio, Jr., Bruno Sammartino, Joe LaQuatra, Tito Francona, Bob Pompeani, M.C., Franco Harris, Joe Natoli. Seated Left to Right; Andy “Kid” DePaul, Lou “Bimbo” Cecconi, Joe Walton.

Inset; Peter Dimperio, Sr. (Posthumously)

1987 - Standing Left to Right; Bobby DelGreco, Dave Giusti, Sam “Skippy” Schipani, Nick Sansotta. Seated Left to Right; Mike Lucci, Mayor Richard S. Caligiuri, Vito “Babe” Parilli.

Inset; Aldo “Buff” Donelli

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1988 - Standing Left to Right; Larry Bruno, Charles “Corky” Cost, Tony Liscio, Tim Patterson. Seated Left to Right; Chip Ganassi, Augie Donatelli, Carmen Notch (Pernatozzi), Larry Lucchino.

Inset; Sammy Angott (Posthumously)

1989 - Standing Left to Right; Art Colamarino, Joe Buffone, Terry Hanratty, Dick Hoak. Seated Left to Right; Lee Sala, Peggy Galiffa, Gene Tenace.

Inset; Arnold Galiffa (Posthumously) Inset; John Deni (Posthumously)

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1990 - Standing Left to Right; Bob Pellegrini, Tom Clements, Glen Garver, John Pelusi, Jr. Seated Left to Right; Fred Wyatt, Dr. Fred Cox, Baptiste “Bap” Manzini.

Inset; Dick Cassiano Inset; Joseph Marconi

1991 - Standing Left to Right; James Zerilla, Harry Toscano, Chad Calabria, Chuck DeVenzio. Seated Left to Right; Roger Valdiserri, Dick DeVenzio.

Inset; Joseph Zerilla (Posthumously) Inset; Frank Emanuele (Posthumously)

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1992 - Standing Left to Right; Oland “Dodo” Canterna, Jimbo Covert, Lindy Lauro.

1993 - Standing Left to Right; Emil Boures, John DeFazio. Seated Left to Right; Guy DeLuca, Leo Nobile, Fred Zangaro

Inset; Guy (Buddy) DeLuca

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1994 - Standing Left to Right; Jim DeStout, Jr., (representing Jim “Chippy” DeStout), Joe Fusco, Carl DePasqua. Seated Left to Right: Foge Fazio, Chuck Fusina. Inset; Jim “Chippy” DeStout

1995 - Left to right; Frank Polito, Janet (Cercone) Scullion, representing Dan Cercone, Sal Sunseri. Inset; Dan Cercone

1996 – Top; Armand Niccolai (Posthumously)Bottom Left; Rollie MassiminoBottom Right; Mark Talarico

1997 – Left to Right; Anthony “Red” Celender, John “Cinney” Cinicola, Jr., Benny “Bucky” Palermo

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1997 – Left to Right; Anthony “Red” Celender, John “Cinney” Cinicola, Jr., Benny “Bucky” Palermo


1998 - Standing Left to Right; Joseph R. Gasparella, Ernest J. Borghetti, Dr. Raymond J. Fioroni

1999 - Left to Right; Lou Bizzaro, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Pete Colangelo

2000 - Standing Together Left; Rocco Coniglio, James Masserio. Standing Alone Right; Joe Chiodo

2001 - From Left to Right; Vince Perri, Bill Daddio (Posthumously), Val Jansante (son accepted award)

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2002Anthony “Tony” Turici

(Posthumously)

2002Joe Montana

2003George Federici(Posthumously)

2003Donald “Dee” Rizzo

Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees

2004Walter “Pete”

Antimarino

2004Ray Campanelli(Posthumously)

2005Peter Taglianetti

2005Joe Bellante

2006Joe Haering

2006John Gaetano

2007Gino Cimoli

2007Dave Palone

2008Mark Mangino

2008Albert Amelio

2009Buddy Malone

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Chapter Hall of Fame Inductees

2009Len Matarazzo

2010Dan Marino

2010John Rosato

2011Tony Bartirome

2011Mr. Joe Colella(posthumously)

2012Tony Lonero

2012Mark Recchi

2012Louis D. Ruscitto

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Man of the Year Awards

Therese Rocco1998 WOMAN OF The YEAR

Armand C. Dellovade1999 MAN OF The YEAR

Charles “Corky” Cost2000 MAN OF The YEAR

Edward J. DeBartolo, Sr.1986 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Richard S. Caligiuri1987 MAN OF The YEAR

Justice Stephen A. Zappala1988 MAN OF The YEAR

Louis Piconi1994 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Joseph Piccirilli1995 MAN OF ThE YEAR

GEORGE R. ZAMBELLi, SR.1996 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Louis Coccoli, Jr.1997 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Ernest Preate1990 MAN OF The YEAR

Eugene J. Barone1989 MAN OF The YEAR

Sister Joanne Marie Andiorio1991 WOMAN OF ThE YEAR

John V. Milantoni1992 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Joe Laquatra1993 MAN OF ThE YEAR

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Man of the Year Awards

Dennis Astorino2001 CO-MAN OF The YEAR

Louis Astorino2001 CO-MAN OF The YEAR

Anthony Bucci2002 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Guy Mattola2003 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Ron Violi2004 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Joe Natoli2005 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Dan Marino2010 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Louis D. Ruscitto 2012 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Ralph J. Papa2006 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Lou Grippo2007 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Stella Cindrich2008 WOMAN OF ThE YEAR

Dr. Patrick DeMeo2009 MAN OF ThE YEAR

Dr. Mark Sangimino 2011 MAN OF ThE YEAR

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Founders AwardDan Marino, Sr., 1986

Pascal “Pat” Nardelli, 1987Frank J. Lucchino, 1988Frank Santamaria, 1991

Tony Ferraro, 1993John Gaetano, 1999

Don Bacco, 2000Joe Emanuele, 2001

Anthony DiNardo, 2006

Special Recognition AwardPhilip Macri, 1987

John Fischetti, 1988Marc Randazzo, 1993

Anthony Ficcari, Jr. 1996Melanie Vaccari, 1997

Sportsman of the YearLou Duva, 1997

Paul Spadafora, 1999Carmen Salvino, 2000

Serafino “Foge” Fazio, 2001Donald “Dee” Rizzo, 2003

Mike Eruzione, 2004Robert Capozzolo, 2005

Kelly Pavlik, 2008

Sportswoman of the YearAmy Palmiero-Winters, 2007

Business ProfessionalLouis D. Astorino, 1994

John Seretti, 1995Joe Faccenda, 1996Luigi Spinabelli, 1997Michelle Fabrizi, 1998

Russell Cersosimo, 1999Richard Stanizzo, 2000Anthony Sinatra, 2002

Janet Cercone Scullion, 2003Al Vento, 2004

Joe Dentici, Sr., 2006Bob Tudi, 2007

William Amelo, 2008Ernie Ricci, 2011

Medical ProfessionalDr. Jack Failla, 1994

Dr. Frank Costa, 1995Dr. Pat DeMeo, 1996

Dr. Alfonso Costa, DMD, 1997Dr. Vincent Petraglia, D.O., 1998

Dr. Francesco Santucci, 1999Dr. Ronald Pellegrini, 2000Dr. Massimo Trucco, 2001Dr. Philip R. Ripepi, 2002Dr. Robert Labriola, 2003Dr. John Cancelliere, 2004Dr. Antonio Ripepi, 2005

Dr. Lidia Comini Turzai, 2006Dr. Arcangela M. Lattari Balast, 2007

Dr. Michael Bonidie, 2008

Chapter Honors

LEGENDS

Legal ProfessionalJudge Pat Tamilia, 1994

Judge Paul Zavarella, 1995Judge Robert Gallo, 1996

Judge Mary Ann Cercone, 1997James Amato, Esq., 1998

Judge Joseph A. DelSole, 2000Caroline Roberto, Esq., 2001

Robert D. Barozzini, Esq., 2002Robert DelGreco, Jr., Esq., 2003

Martin Lazzaro, Esq., 2005Joe Pass, Esq., 2006

Charles and Lou Caputo, 2011

Education ProfessionalJoseph F. Lagana, Ed.D., 2006

Vito Di Salvo, 2007

Arts & EntertainmentTony Buba, 2001

Joe Natoli Community AchievementSam Mastromatteo, 2006

Sam Commendatore, 2007 Guy Buzzelli, 2009

Virgil Palumbo, 2010John Perrotto, 2011

John Susi, 2012Ben Urso, 2012

Heritage Award Anthony Sunseri, 2009

1994Louis DelMastroPaul Tomasovich

Norman FreyJohn “Baz” Fitzpatrick

Pat Tarquinio

1995Myron CopeBill HillgroveJim LeylandDon GrahamNellie King

Garry Nelson

1996Fred AmbroseJoe Schmidt

Steve “Dirt” DiNardoDick Groat

1997Ralph Cindrich, Esq.

Pierre LaRoucheJim Haslett

Paul Martha, Esq.

1998Cam BonifayBruce KeidanChuck Tanner

1999Elmer Gray

Chuck KlausingJim O’Brien

2000Bill Fralic

Chuck Noll

2001Mike Wagner

2002Bob Friend

2003Craig Wolfley

2004Dave Wannstedt

2005Tom Loughran

2006Joe Gordon

2007Craig Patrick

2008Jerry Conboy

2009Ed Vargo

2010 John Brown

2012Bob Junko

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MAN OF THE YEAREdward J. DeBartolo, Sr., 1986

Richard S. Caligiuri, 1987Stephen A. Zappala, 1988Eugene J. Barone, 1989

Ernest D. Preate, Jr., 1990John V. Milantoni, 1992Joseph LaQuatra, 1993

Lou Piconi, 1994Joe Piccirilli, 1995

George Zambelli, 1996Lou Coccoli, 1997

Armand Dellovade, 1999Charles “Corky” Cost, 2000

Louis and Dennis Astorino, 2001Anthony Bucci, 2002Guy A. Mattola, 2003

Ron Violi, 2004Joe Natoli, 2005

Ralph J. Papa, 2006Lou Grippo, 2007Dan Marino, 2010

Dr. Mark Sangimino, 2011Louis D. Ruscitto, 2012

WOMAN OF THE YEARSister Joanne Marie Andiorio,

RSM, Dr.P.H., 1991Therese Rocco, 1998

PRO ATHLETE OF THE YEARDan Marino, 1986

Tom Clements, 1987Joe Montana, 1988Jimbo Covert, 1990

Rocco Mediate, 1991Missie Berteotti, 1993

John Mazza,1996Paul Spadafora, 1998Philip Ameris, 2001Jim Morasca, 2012

SECOND WIND AWARDChelsi Figley

Jim Morasca, 2012

DOMINIC T. ROPPA MEMORIALAWARD

Suzie McConnell Serio, 1988Dan Marino, 1989

Roger Kingdom, 1990Bruce Baumgartner, 1991Fr. Domenic Olivieri, 1992

Frank Cignetti, 1993Lanny Frattare, 1994

Kevin McClatchy, 1995Kurt Angle, 1996Jane Ferro, 1997

Jim Ricupero, 1998Tony DiMarco, 1999

Gerard Sansosti, 2000

Chapter HonorsLouis Gaetano, 2001

Jules Melograne, 2002Joseph DeNardo, 2003Dan Marino, Sr., 2004Augie Carlino, 2005John DePaul, 2006Frank Vittor, 2007

Frank M. DiLeo, 2008Michael Morasca, 2009

Father Pierre Sodini, 2010Guy Costa, 2011

John Giammarco, 2012

COACH OF THE YEARJohn Cignetti, 1986

Pete Antimarino, 1986Joseph Fusco, 1987Lindy Lauro, 1987Rudy Marisa, 1988Don Yanessa, 1988Gus Catanese, 1989Greg Gattuso, 1990

Gus DeAugustino, 1992John Calipari, 1993

Jim (Cerniglia) Rankin, 1994Greg Gaffuso, 1995Lou Falconi, 1996

Mike Mastroianni, 1997 Gene DeMarco, 1998Mark Capuano, 1998Gus Cantanese, 2000Guy Montecalvo, 2001

Pat Tarquinio, 2002John Gagliardi, 2003

Phil Martelli, 2004Greg Botta, 2005

Greg Schiano, 2006Lou Cerro, 2007

Terry Verelli, 2008William Colosimo, 2009

Joe Rossi, 2010Joe Lombardi, 2011

Tom Nola, 2012

COLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEARJohn Congemi,1986A.J. Pagano, 1987

Mickey Morandini, 1988Pat Santoro, 1989

Joe Del Sardo, 2005Brock DeCicco, 2008

Kristen DiCiocco, 2011

FRANK A. SANTAMARIA LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT

Mario Andretti, 1990Sonny Vaccaro, 1991

Jim Valvano, 1992Angelo Dundee, 1993

Frank Santamaria, 1994Joe D’Andrea, 1995

Joe Massaro, Jr., 1996Tommy Lasorda, 1997Carmen Basilio, 1998Chip Ganassi, 1999James Duratz, 2000

Jerry Colangelo, 2001Bruno Sammartino, 2002

Al Fondy, 2003Bo Silvio, 2004

Angelo Cammarata, 2005Vinny Paz, 2006

Bill Cardille, 2007Daniel Pietrogallo, 2008

Donnie Iris, 2009Joe Emanuele, 2011Tom Savini , 2012

HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Tony Aliucci, 1986Al Lardo, 1987

Beth Natale, 1987John Dasta, 1988

Cathy Torchia, 1988Pamela Pitchok, 1989

Pia Pitchok, 1989Paul Failla, 1990

Dante Calabria, 1991Gina Nacarrato, 1995Mike Vernillo, 1998Mike Vernillo, 1999Dino DiNardo, 2000

Bruce Gradkowski, 2000Bob Tudi, 2001

Adam DiMichelle, 2002Fred Bacco, 2003John Pelusi, 2004

Dom DeCicco, 2006Andrew Taglianetti, 2007Frank Martellotti, 2009

P.J. DeMeo, 2012

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$1,5001986

Lisa AbdoeLarry Carinci

Lisa Marie LorenzoDavid Pfaff

Andrew PugliseMike Stratos

Anthony TridicoKaren Zeglinski

$2,0001987

Fran BellanteBob DeLisio

Angela MavrichSusan PofiDavid Conn

Michael GamboneBeth NataleRobert Pupi

$2,0001988

Jeff BorroniDavid Colangelo

Jeff DeLisioTricia FabianScott Kozar

Christina PalikLeslie Palmieri

Jeff Rupert

$1,5001989

Melanie AntonioMichael Germani

Michael LenaCynthia Marko

Kristy NaceEdward PayneLewis Prenni

Ivy TurnerRichard Vaccaro

$1,5001990

Constantine HnarusAmy JankowskiMichael Killian

Jeanine MegahanJohn Muza

James NataleThaddeus Wilson

Chapter Scholarship Awards$4,0002005

Bianca Mia MorelliAaron Pacazi

Lurene McDonaldAndy SchleihaufMaria Caligiuri

Richard Earliwine

$4,0002006

Jenna GilbreathMichael FerraroNicholas Petrillo

Kellie GustasNicholas GodartLindsay Kennedy

$4,0002007

Kory ImbresciaAshley Gill

Steven RemovickKali Thesis

Sadie Curtis

$4,0002008

Megan DePrimioJohn Sigg, III

Jordan Sirianni Vincent Smith Sidney Hale

Nathan Barry Joelle Yamber

$4,0002009

Lane SasalaMoira Scott

Deanna DiRadoMark Schrecengost

Tim DoneganJulia Stockman

$4,0002010

Dean DinellAlanna BeersLaura Shute

Rebecca ShuteJenna GigliottiAndy StefkoBrianna Kidd

$4,0001998

Nicholas CecchiniSarah Haynes

Ashley KoliscakMatt Onufrak

$4,0001999

Alessia EssigJoseph Grosky

Joshua LambertoChristy Gustas

$4,0002000

Stacey DementoJaime Cyprowski

Chris LohrTimothy Wharton

Casey Peters

$4,0002001

Joe DiRenzoAmanda Schachter

Marko FonziJoseph Trott

$4,0002002

Lauren BeanMarissa Toma

Channah ZapotocznyJaime Linder

Anthony DiNardo

$4,0002003

Boris MezhinskyKarl Shaginaw

Brad YatesCassandra Boni

Brett TurkJaime Pirillo

Jeffery Tomaino

$4,0002004

Brady John BielewiczMarissa EvankovichHeather Patterson

Leah MarmoJessica TironeAllison Patrick

$1,5001991

Robert CaseyMichael CipolettiRobert MilacciKevin PechulisAaron RiccitelliSteve SharkadyVictoria Terza

Jennifer Torkish

$1,5001992

Kim BrozinskiAdam Dunlap

Shannon GeorgeRobbi Vignone

$1,5001993

Lesley BrownEmily DoreanSamuel UngloJoseph Zipay

$4,0001994

Chad BreindalShannon Cairns

Matthew HeirenonTom Palko

L. Antonio Stillings

$4,0001995

Kelly CarvallisApril LaviereKevin MasciAmie O’Neal

$4,0001996

Jill HerzbergerJennifer Dallmus

Cynthia LoweSarah Miller

Nicole Palmer

$4,0001997

Denise MuellerJeffrey Florian

Timothy KrofchikDaniel Moran

$4,0002011

Ryan BoccabellaBenjamin Morasca

Krista RobertoMichael Rush

Jesse L. DescutnerDustin Fuller

$4,0002012

Olivia PascaziJaydyn MorrisonElizabeth LucciJohn HorvathParticia Conn

Sabrina Filipek DonLauren Simpson

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Chapter Scholarship Award Benefactors

James Duratz ScholarshipJames Duratz is a businessman who actively engages in many endeavors. He headed the Meadville Master Antenna Company which was recognized as a pioneer in the development of cable television. In his “spare time”, Jim has held several positions in local and county government in Crawford county. He is a member of the Pitt Golden Panthers, and has been a big contributor to Pitt projects.

Don Bacco Memorial ScholarshipDonald Joseph Bacco was born on December 14, 1929 in Lawrenceville, PA. He was the son of Joseph Guy and Alberta Emma Miller Bacco. After graduating from Schenley High School in June 1947, Don enlisted in the US Marine Corp during the Korean War. He served as a Corporal until his discharge in 1956.He worked for Washington Trust Bank in uptown, where he met his wife of 51 years, Antoinette Nicastro. He later was co-owner of an auto wrecking business in Bethel Park and was currently owner of South Hill Vacuum Center. Don is father to Donald Joseph Bacco, Jr. and Lynn Marie Bacco-Laird. He and his family lived in South Oakland until mid 1962 when they moved to Greentree.Don was an avid bowler and went on many annual bowling tournaments. He was also very involved with his children’s sports and served as little league coach for his son’s team and also helped coach his daughter’s softball team, receiving a coaching award. He also assisted with the Morningside Bulldogs football team and served as chairman from 1971 – 1973 until the team was dismantled. Afterward he started publishing the Leash, a newsletter for former Bulldogs. He was actively involved with numerous Italian organizations in the Pittsburgh community, including serving on the board of directors for the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame, Officer of the local chapter, Umberto DiNardo Council #116 of the Sons of Columbus and past President and Board Member of the Circus Saints and Sinners – Bob Prince Tent. His pride and joy over the past four years was his only grandchild, Joseph “Joey” Daniel Bacco, who was born in 2003. Don was a true family man.

Ed Aiello Scholarship

As a retired Vice President of Global Insurance for H.J. Heinz, Ed brings with him a distinguished forty-three year career where he held many positions in Finance and Treasury. While at Heinz, Ed was responsible for the establishment and administration of both direct writing and reinsurance captives in onshore and offshore domiciles including Bermuda, Dublin, and Vermont. He remains the Chairman of both the Vermont and Dublin captives. His experience with Property, Casualty, Benefits and Alternative Risk solutions are invaluable to our entire organization.

Zia Rosa Memorial Scholarship

Ralph Cindrich established the Zia Rosa Scholarship in memory of his great aunt, Rose Scriva. Rose immigrated to the USA from Calabria, Italy and lived in Rochester Township, where she operated a small grocery store for many years. Known for her kindness to others and gentle spirit, this scholarship goes to a student from the Avella Area High School who emulates those qualities.

Galardini Family Schloarship

The Galardini family is proud to honor the many student athletes who have worked so diligently during their high school years to excel in both athletics and academics.As part of our proud Italian heritage, our family has always strived to keep the emphasis on a good education and a commitment to improving the lives of others. We hope this scholarship will be a catalyst to their future success.

Joe Natoli Memorial Scholarship

As a co-founder of the Pittsburgh Chapter of the National ltalian Sports Hall of Fame and past president for a number of years, our local chapter is proud to fund this scholarship in Joe’s memory.Joe’s life was consumed with community service to young athletes, his family and legions of friends that crossed his path over the years.His commitment to youth sports was set in 1950 when he established the Morningside Bulldogs and coached the team for 22 years as it became the winningest youth (13, 14 and 15 year olds) football team, ever amassing 211 wins and 13 losses.This scholarship will keep the spirit alive in every student-athlete that is honored with this award.

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INVOCATION Father Pierre Sodini

High School Athlete of the Year Gran Fetchet – South Fayette High School

College Athlete of the Year Devin Street – University of Pittsburgh

Coach of the Year Mike Sirianni – Washington and Jefferson College

Pittsburgh Legend Mike Lange – Pittsburgh Penguins

Dominic Roppa Award Paul J. Sciullo (posthumously) – Pittsburgh Police

Business Professional of the Year Matt Pitzarella – Range Resources

N.I.A.S.H.F. Second Wind Award Dan McCoy – USA Olympic Gold Medalist

Joe Natoli Lifetime Achievement Award Mrs. Louise Costa – Senior Citizen and Community Champion

Dan Marino, Sr. Organized Labor Award John Vento - Veteran Trade Unionist

Hall of Fame Inductees Tony Tarentino – Boxing

Sam Rutigliano – Football

Man of the Year Jason Grilli – Pittsburgh Pirates

BENEDICTION Father Pierre Sodini

AWARDS BANQUET PROGRAM AGENDAEVENT EMCEE

Larry Richert

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Pittsburgh Police Color Guard

OPENING REMARKS John Gaetano

N.I.A.S.H.F. Pittsburgh Chapter President

James Duratz ScholarshipVictoria Cotter

Thomas Jefferson High School

Ed Aiello Scholarship Cassandra Maria DiRosa

Hopewell High School

Don Bacco Memorial ScholarshipKaleigh Price

Brashear High School

CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTSPresented by Steve Mazza, Scholarship Committee Chairperson

Galardini Family ScholarshipHannah Spinoso

Hopewell High School

Zia Rosa Memorial ScholarshipMaria Villotti

Avella High School

Joe Natoli Memorial ScholarshipNoah Kai

Seton-La Salle High School

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Grant FetchetHIGH SCHOOL ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

When you hear the name Grant Fetchet, you think work ethic and winning attitude. These traits, instilled in him by his parents Donna and John, contributed to South Fayette’s first-ever state WPIAL football championship this year when, as running back and team captain, he rushed for a team-high 1,389 yards and 21 touchdowns. Grant is also the wrestling team’s captain and at 152 lbs. holds the school’s record for the most career wins. Other sports accolades include an invitation this year’s 40th Dapper Dan Wrestling Classic, WPIAL runner-up in wrestling, and varsity letterman. Grant is also an academic star. He is an

honors student taking advanced placement classes and maintaining a 3.7 GPA, president of Library Club, member of student government, Teen Institute, and Future Business Leaders of America. He’ll be attending Columbia University in the fall and will be a player on the Ivy League university’s wrestling team, following in the steps of his older brother Mike. Now that wrestling season is over, he looks forward to homemade meals by his grandma and wants to travel to Italy. He plans on being a dentist and orthodontist, which he’ll be sure to attain based on his stellar record and work ethic.

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Devin StreetCOLLEGE ATHLETE OF THE YEAR

Former Pitt senior wide receiver Devin Street finished as the all-time top pass catcher in school history with 202 career receptions (on Oct. 26 at Navy with 9 receptions) and ranks third in career receiving yardage at Pitt with 2,901, only 160 yards shy of career leader Antonio Bryant (3,061 yards from 1999-2001). He had a career-high 166 yards on six catches (27.7 avg.) with two touchdowns at Duke and was named the ACC Receiver of the Week for his Duke

performance. He reached those career milestones despite being limited to 10 games due to two separate injuries and was still named All-ACC by the media and Honorable Mention All-ACC by league coaches. Devin was invited to the NFL 2014 Scouting Combine and timed between 4.46 and 4.50 in the 40-yard dash during Pitt’s pro day workout for NFL coaches and scouts. He is from Bethlehem, PA, and a Liberty High School grad. Good luck to Devin and your prospects for the NFL Draft!

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Mike SirianniCOACH OF THE YEAR

Mike Sirianni has become one of college football’s most successful head coaches during his 10 years at Washington & Jefferson College.

After being named the Presidents’ Athletic Conference Coach of the Year for a fourth time in 2012, the 31st head coach in W&J history upped his career record to 93-21. Sirianni is second on the school’s all-time win list and his winning percentage (.816) is the best in program history. That winning percentage places is also tops among active NCAA Division III football coaches with at least 10 years of experience. Among all NCAA coaches (FBS, FCS, DII, or DIII), Sirianni only trails Ohio State’s Urban Meyer for the nation’s top winning percentage (10-plus years experience).

He has guided the Presidents to a postseason appearance in eight of his 10 seasons, including seven NCAA playoffs (2004-2009, 2012). In 2010, W&J captured the ECAC Division III Southwest Bowl with a 54-41 victory over Franklin & Marshall. Seven years earlier, the Presidents routed Wilkes 41-19 to win the same ECAC bowl game.

Sirianni’s squads have won at least nine games in eight of his years, including three-straight, 10-plus win seasons from 2006-08.

The 2012 Washington & Jefferson College Presidents were Presidents’ Athletic Conference co-champions and earned the league’s automatic bid to the NCAA playoffs. W&J finished with an 8-3 record (7-1 PAC). Following the year, Sirianni was honored as D3football.com’s South Region Coach of the Year.

Since Sirianni’s arrival at Washington & Jefferson, the Presidents have shattered over 100 individual or team offensive records. Sirianni has a knack for developing great quarterbacks as Brian Dawson ’03, Chris Edwards ’06 and Bobby Swallow ’09 hold nearly every record in W&J history. The trio combined to throw for over 27,000 yards and 280 touchdowns.

W&J advanced to the NCAA quarterfinals in 2008 and finished with an 11-2 overall record. Following a 35-29 victory over Christopher Newport in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs, the Presidents traveled to Mississippi and knocked off the South Region’s top seed, third-ranked Millsaps, 35-20. Washington & Jefferson set school records for total offense (6,118 yards) and points (532) during the 2008 campaign. The 11 victories marked the fourth time in six years that W&J reached double-digit win totals.

In 2007, Sirianni earned his third Presidents’ Athletic Conference Coach of the Year award after leading W&J to its ninth undefeated regular season (2nd under Sirianni) in school history. Washington & Jefferson ranked second in the nation in total offense (518.7 ypg) and fourth in scoring (46.2 ppg).

The 2006 Presidents won the PAC title and won 10 consecutive games after dropping its season opener. Sirianni helped W&J reach the second round of the NCAA Division III playoffs and his offense committed the fewest turnovers in the nation with only 10 in 12 contests.

W&J finished the 2005 campaign with the sixth-best overall (501.8 ypg) and passing (327.3 ypg) offenses in NCAA Division III. W&J also finished fourth in the country with an average of 41.9 points per contest.

In 2004, Sirianni, a former Washington-Greene County College Men’s Coach of the Year, helped W&J set a new school record with 12 victories after the Presidents advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III playoffs for the first time since 1995. W&J also strung together a school-record 12-game win streak.

As the offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach from 1999-2002, Sirianni brought yearly national recognition to W&J’s offensive unit. He is credited with the development of former W&J quarterback Brian Dawson, who finished his career with 10,259 passing yards, the fifth-highest total in NCAA Division III history.

Washington & Jefferson ranked fifth in the country in total offense in 2000, averaging 500.8 yards per game. He helped Dawson lead all NCAA divisions (I, II or III) in passing efficiency with a rating of 201.5.

In 1998, he served as the offensive coordinator at Wilkes, where he helped the Colonels achieve national rankings in pass offense and passing efficiency.

Prior to coaching at Wilkes, Sirianni spent three years as the wide receivers coach at his alma mater, Mount Union. During his stint as a coach, the Purple Raiders won national championships in 1996 and 1997. Before his time at Mount Union, he also served one year on the staff at Ithaca as a graduate assistant coach, while earning his master’s degree in exercise and sports management.

As a player, Sirianni was a three-year starter and two-time All-Ohio Athletic Conference selection as a wide receiver and won a national championship in 1993. He also was a four-time conference triple jump champion on the Mount Union track team.

Sirianni, his wife, Jennifer, and his daughters, Jenna and Jordan, reside in Hopewell, Pa. His brother, Nick, is the quarterbacks coach for the San Diego Chargers.

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Mike LangePITTSBURGH LEDEND

Mike Lange is the radio play-by-play announcer for the Pittsburgh Penguins. Born and raised in Sacramento, California, Lange attended Sacramento State University where he earned his degree in broadcasting. He began his professional broadcasting career with the Phoenix Roadrunners and San Diego Gulls of the Western Hockey League. In 1974, Lange was hired by KDKA and the Pittsburgh Penguins and became the team’s radio play-by-play announcer. From that point on he became one of the most well-known personalities in the Pittsburgh community. In addition to his work with the Penguins, Lange also broadcast games with the Pittsburgh Pirates for the KBL Sports Network in 1986 and 1987 and handled radio/TV duties for the Washington Diplomats of the North American Soccer League. After 23 years as the Penguins’ lead television broadcaster, Lange signed on as the radio play-by-play announcer in 2006. He holds that position today.

Lange’s unique style and use of catchphrases after goals are scored are legendary in broadcast circles. Phrases such as, “Buy Sam a drink and get his dog one, too!” and “Scratch my back with a hacksaw!!!” are known by Penguins’ fans everywhere. In 2001, Lange was elected into the NHL Hall of Fame and received the Foster Hewitt Memorial Award for his excellence in broadcasting. Lange is involved with numerous charities, particularly the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank and the Pittsburgh Blues Festival.

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PAUL J. SCIULLO, IIDOMINIC ROPPA AWARD

PAUL J. SCIULLO, II NOVEMBER 26, 1972 – APRIL 4, 2009

Paul Sciullo, II was born on November 26, 1972, the youngest of three children. He was always surrounded by his very large family – aunts, uncles, cousins and close friends. He grew up on Pearl Street in Bloomfield, in the same house his father grew up in. Grade school at St. Joseph was just a short walk up the hill, and Paul spent his youth swimming at the Rec, playing street hockey in Osceola Park and baseball at Dean’s Field, now renamed Sciullo Field in his memory. He attended Central Catholic High school where he played both ice hockey and golf, and was captain of the hockey team. He earned an academic and golf scholarship to Duquesne University where he also played both golf and ice hockey. He was on the Dean’s List and was a member of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology.

Paul never left Bloomfield, the working class Italian neighborhood where he grew up. And when he moved from his parents’ three-story row house off Liberty Avenue, he bought a home one block away to remain close to his parents, Paul and Julia and sisters, Laura and Julia. “Even after he moved, he came to this house every day at 4:30 for dinner,” said Sciullo’s father, Max. “He was always here. He was a good son. He was the love of our lives.”

After graduation, Paul tried different jobs as an assistant golf pro and as a computer programmer and consultant. But he wasn’t satisfied. “He was making a lot of money, but he kept saying, “Mom, I’m not making a difference,” Julia Sciullo said. He told us he wanted to be a police officer. He made the biggest decision of his life when he decided to become a police officer for the City of Pittsburgh, joining the force in October, 2007. As a police officer, Bloomfield was part of his beat. He loved the community, and he wanted to do something for it. He was very dedicated to being the best cop he could be and he did so with the grace, dignity and pride that he always displayed.

The day after his death, black ribbons hung from telephone poles along Liberty Avenue, the neighborhood’s main business district. Friends, too, grappled with the loss. His death leaves a terrible void, said Julia Sciullo. “But we’re not going to let it go to unhappy,” she said “When we start going there, we always go back to his life, not his death. He wouldn’t want us to go there. It’s so hard, but we have to be strong.”

Paul received the highest honor presented by the Pittsburgh Bureau of Police, the MEDAL OF VALOR, and the PURPLE HEART for his sacrifice on 4-4-09. Numerous scholarships, awards and philanthropic fundraisers have been established in his name.

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Matt PitzarellaBUSINESS PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR

Matt Pitzarella serves as the Director of Corporate Communications and Public Affairs with Range Resources Corporation where he has the lead responsibility for Range’s internal and external communications. Matt manages a staff of professionals who coordinate Range’s interaction with a number of various stakeholders to support Range’s responsible natural gas development operations, while functioning as the company’s primary spokesperson. Prior to joining Range, he held similar roles with NiSource, DQE and was a Senior Associate with Burson-Marsteller where he worked extensively on energy matters. In addition to his role at Range, he co-chairs the Marcellus Shale Coalition Communications, Education and Workforce Subcommittee and previously served as co-chairman for America’s Natural Gas Alliance’s Pennsylvania state affairs committee.

Shortly after joining Range, Matt lead the communications effort when Range becoming the first company in the nation to voluntarily disclose hydraulic fracturing fluids on a well by well basis. He also oversees the publication of Range’s Corporate Responsibility Report. Matt focuses on increasing shareholder value by developing and fostering relationships with people and organizations of all perspectives in order to maximize the environmental and economic benefits of responsible natural gas development by Range.

Matt and his wife Samantha have worked with various civic organizations and boards across Pennsylvania. He is a Pennsylvania native, a father of three. Matt is actively engaged in the lives of his children and enjoys nothing more than weekends in Pittsburgh.

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Dan McCoyN.I.A.S.H.F. SECOND WIND AWARD

Daniel McCoy is a native of Pittsburgh, a 2012 graduate of Fox Chapel High School and a sophomore at the University of Pittsburgh Dietrich School of Arts & Sciences. He is studying towards a career in rehabilitation science and sports medicine.

Dan was born with Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus. At the age of six, Dan began playing sled hockey, an adaptive form of ice hockey for individuals with physical disabilities. He is currently the captain of the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins Adult Sled team.

At the age of 16, Dan was selected to the US Men’s National Sled Hockey team after playing two years on the US Junior Sled Hockey team. The National team competes in international and Paralympic competition. This is Dan’s fourth season with the team, which has competed in Canada, Japan, Norway, and Korea. He was named 2010 Rookie of the Year for US Men’s National Team.

The US Men’s National team won two championships in 2012. The first was the International Paralympic World Sledge Hockey Championship in Hamar, Norway in March 2012. This was followed by another gold medal win in Calgary in December 2012 at the World Sledge Challenge. Dan was named MVP of the semi-final game against Norway following a two-goal performance.

In January 2013, Team USA took first place in the 2013 USA Hockey Sled Cup. Recovering from a Mallory-Weiss tear of the esophagus just a week earlier, Dan played back-up wing on the first line. He scored 2 goals in the championship game to help lead the team to a 5-2 victory over South Korea.

Dan was selected as a member of the 2014 Paralympic Sled Hockey team and traveled to Sochi Russia in March to compete in the 2014 Paralympic Games. Daniel had 2 assists and was a +3 in the tournament in which Team USA went on to win the Gold Medal with a 1-0 win over the host team Russia.

In addition to sled hockey, Dan participates in Three Rivers Adaptive Rowing program as well as Achilles International Cycling program. He played goalie for his high school’s JV lacrosse team and enjoys adaptive downhill skiing. He also is an avid drummer and guitar player.

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Mrs. Louise CostaJOE NATOLI LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

For more than 40 years, Louise Costa has dedicated herself to volunteer community service. A life-long resident of the City of Pittsburgh, Louise has been an active and engaged volunteer and one of the leading voices for the Senior Citizen population in Western Pennsylvania.

During her years of service, Louise Costa has served with more than a dozen boards and organizations dedicated to preserving services for and providing support to Senior Citizens. Her most rewarding work included her service as the Chairwoman of the Advisory Council to the Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging. As Chairwoman for twenty years, Louise worked as a tireless advocate for the older adults of Allegheny County by informing and educating the public about the needs of older adults. Through her advocacy, Louise Costa has sought to ensure that all seniors in Western Pennsylvania have the support systems and services that they need to live full and enriching lives. She is a true champion of senior citizens in our region. In recognition of her long-time service to the community, Louise Costa was awarded the JC Penney Golden Rule Award to recognize her volunteer activities as well as the City of Pittsburgh Love Award.

While Louise Costa is proud of all of the work that she has done during her lifetime of service, among her proudest and most rewarding achievement has been her work with the Larimer Avenue Social Club,

of which she served as President for many years. During her tenure, the Club, made up of hundreds of friends and neighbors who were born and raised in the Italian neighborhood around the Larimer Avenue area, gathered for monthly dinners, holiday events and special outings to share good times and fond memories. The Club also produced a newsletter that included recollections of life on Larimer Avenue in Pittsburgh. Though many of the neighbors, friends and families moved away from the neighborhood, Louise Costa worked to keep the ties between them tight. Her work ensured not only that these families and friends remained in contact, but that their memories and neighborhood history was preserved for generations to come.

In addition to her broad community service, Louise Costa is a committed member of Pittsburgh’s Italian-American community, serving on the Umberto DiNardo Sons of Columbus Board and as a member of the Italian Sons and Daughters of America, Caliguiri Lodge. Louise Costa has served for many years on the committee of the Pittsburgh Columbus Day Parade, working to enlist, register and greet participants as they joined the parade line-up. She is, for many Pittsburghers, the face of the Parade. She was also named as Grand Marshall in tribute for her service to the Parade and the larger community.

Mrs. Costa lives in the Point Breeze neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh and is the proud matriarch of her family of 6 children and 14 grandchildren.

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John VentoDAN MARINO, SR. ORGANIZED LABOR AWARD

Veteran Trade Unionist

John Vento, a veteran trade unionist, is the former secretary-treasurer of the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO, a position he held from June 1990 until his retirement in June 1994. Throughout his career, John has maintained a deep interest in politics, and has been very active in many campaigns at all levels. John served as the Pennsylvania AFL-CIO’s western Pennsylvania COPE (Committee on Political Education) director from 1965 to 1990, during which time he completed his labor studies courses at Penn State. He was awarded “Labor’s Man of the Year” from the Allegheny County Labor Council. Other awards include, Labor Recognition Award in 2002 and Lifetime Achievement Award from Allegheny County Democratic Committee in 2009.

During WWII, John served in the Army in the 478th AAA AW Battalion. and, upon his return, began his labor career as Local 601 officer at Westinghouse Electric in East Pittsburgh. In 2010, John was appointed vice president and board member, WW II Veterans of Allegheny County, and has very instrumental in the construction of the WWII Memorial at the North Shore.

John turned 90 in 2013 and still works every day at the Allegheny Labor Council as COPE director and is a member of UFCW Local 23. He resides in Penn Hills, and has two daughters, five grandchildren, and three great-grandkids.

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Tony TarentinoHALL OF FAME INDUCTEE BOXING

Tony is a second-generation Italian American, one of seven children born to Sicilian immigrants John and Anna in 1930. He grew up in Bloomfield, where his sisters called him “street angel and house devil.” He played sandlot football at 15 against football great Johnny Unitas. A ball field brawl led the St. John’s parish priest to drag Tony into the school basement to meet boxing trainers to help Tony positively channel his energy. And the rest is history.

From the age of 16 into his early 20’s, when he retired from boxing to raise a family, Tony racked up some impressive matches as an amateur boxer winning 64 out of 68 bouts and another 15 wins in 15 bouts when he became a professional wrestler in 1949. He won Pennsylvania Golden Gloves Title in 1947 and 1948; and in the same years was a National Golden Gloves semifinalist. He also won the Allegheny Mountain Boxing Championship in 1947.

He retired from boxing to raise five children with his late wife Doris, to whom he was married nearly 60 years. Even though he had a long career in the trucking industry, Tony always remained involved in boxing as a trainer for men and women, most notably Sal and Tony Laquatra, and Andreas “The Greek” Kamouyerou.

Additional honors include being an inductee with Pennsylvania Golden Gloves and USA Boxing/Allegheny Mountain Association Hall of Fames.

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Sam RutiglianoHALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

Rutigliano, the son of Italian immigrants, played high school football at Erasmus Hall High School in Brooklyn.[1] He played college football at Tennessee, where he roomed with future professional wrestling star Lou Albano,[2] and Tulsa. He coached at the high school level in New York. This included a stint at Horace Greeley High School in Chappaqua, NY where he tried to change the school’s nickname from “Quakers” to the more masculine sounding “Falcons”. He then coached at the college level at Connecticut, Maryland and Tennessee before landing a professional football assistant coaching job with the American Football League’s Denver Broncos in 1967. He would be an assistant with the New England Patriots, New York Jets, and New Orleans Saints over the next 11 years before being given the head coaching job for the Cleveland Browns in 1978.

Over the next six years, Rutigliano was the coach of the famed “Kardiac Kids” Browns. He led the 1980 Browns to the AFC Central Division Championship. The final play of the Browns’ playoff game with the Oakland Raiders would be the most memorable moment in Rutigliano’s coaching career. Down 14–12 and within field goal range, Rutigliano decided to run one more play rather than kick a game-winning field goal. The play, called “Red Right 88”, resulted in a game-ending interception. Despite the early playoff exit, Rutigliano received NFL Coach of the Year honors for the 1980 season.

In his six and a half seasons with the Browns, Rutigliano compiled a 47–50 record.

After being let go by the Browns, Rutigliano would serve as an analyst for NBC Sports and ESPN for three years. In 1988, he was given the head coaching job at Liberty University, a post he would hold for eleven years until retiring in 1999.

Rutigliano would go on to be an assistant coach under Jack Bicknell with the Barcelona Dragons and Scottish Claymores, both of NFL Europe.

Beginning in 2005, “Coach Sam” (as he is known as in Cleveland) became a Browns analyst for WKYC channel 3 in Cleveland (NBC), and also for SportsTime Ohio when it began operations in 2006. In 2011, he moved to WEWS-TV 5 (ABC) to become a Browns analyst.

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Jason M. GrilliMAN OF THE YEAR AWARD & HALL OF FAME INDUCTEE

At age 36, when most major league baseball (MLB) players have retired, Jason Grilli began a new phase of his career. As the Pittsburgh Pirates’ closer last season, “Grilled Cheese” amassed 33 saves, seventh-best in the National League.

The 2013 campaign also marked Jason’s first selection to the All-Star team. He appeared in the Midsummer Classic at Citi Field in New York and pitched a scoreless inning. A week later, he was on the July 22 cover of Sports Illustrated.

As the son of ex-major league hurler Steve Grilli, Jason grew up in Baldwinsville, NY, near Syracuse, with an appreciation for his Italian heritage, which he traces to Florence and Naples.

After attending Seton Hall University (South Orange, NJ), where he earned recognition from Baseball America and the Big East Conference for his pitching, Jason was a first-round draft pick of the San Francisco Giants in 1997.

In 2000, he made his big league debut with the Florida Marlins. Before joining the Pirates in 2011, he pitched for the Chicago White Sox; Detroit Tigers, appearing in the 2006 World Series; Colorado Rockies, where he got to know Pirates skipper Clint Hurdle; and Texas Rangers.

Maintaining a commitment to his heritage, Jason was a member of Team Italy in the World Baseball Classics of 2006, 2009 and 2013.

As a proud Italian, Jason supports MLB’s initiative to promote baseball’s popularity in Italy. Says Jason, “I’m in the books in Italian baseball, and that’s good. MLB wants the game to grow globally, and I’m happy to be a part of that.”

In 1996, while at Seton Hall, the Italian Baseball Federation invited Jason and another player to join the country’s Olympic team. Proud of his heritage and excited for the opportunity, Jason was honored with a parade in his hometown. When the players arrived in Atlanta, other players on the Italian team made it clear they did not want to play with Italian-Americans and threatened to boycott, so Jason and the other player left the team.

Jason recalls, “I was in tears the whole way home. The good part of it was I got to see Italy, but the worst part of it was it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and I didn’t get to play.”

Nevertheless, the Olympic experience strengthened Jason’s pride in his heritage. “They say the more you hang around Italians, the more Italian you become. And that’s what I am. I’m an Italian.”

Jason is also happily married to his wife, Danielle. They are the parents of two sons, Jayse, 6, and Jayden, 1.

The Grillis show appreciation for their good fortune by being active in Pirates Charities.

During the off-season, Jason and his family reside in Orlando, FL.

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Alexander’s Bistro

Dominic C. Abbott

Mario Aniretti

Robert D. Barozzini

Oland Dodo Canterna

Robert Capozzolo

William (Bill) Cardille

Ciccanti Restaurant

Frank J. Cignetti

Ralph E. Cindrich

Louis Coccoli Jr.

Honorable Jay Costa

Dennis Dapra

Armano C. Dellouade

Ronald Delvecchio

Joseph M. Emanuele

Tony Ferraro

John Gaetano

Dave Galardini

Dr. Joseph F. Lagana

Dave Levy

Tony Lisazo

Joseph C. Lombard

Guy Mattola

Christine Mazza

Steve Mazza

Michael Morasca

Joseph M. Natoli Jr.

Edward A. Pace

Joseph J. Pass

John H. Pelusi Jr.

Louis M. Perrotta

Anthony Pivirotta

Theresa Rocco

Giuliano Rossi

Louis D. Ruscitto

Samuel Sanfilippo

Dr. Mark Sanfimino

Frank A. Sirianni

Beth Natale Stanley

Mark Stanley

Robert F. Tudi

Lidia Comini Turzai

Fred Zangaro

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Congratulations Mom…On receiving the

Joe Natoli Lifetime Achievement Award

Like Joe, you have dedicated your life to your family, community, heritage and

our seniors.

Thank you for enriching all of our lives. Your loving children, grandchildren, family

and countless friends.

Mrs. Louise Costa – Senior Citizen and Community Champion

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Dear Mrs Costa Thank you for touching

our hearts with your smile

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Congratulations Honorees, Inducteesand Scholarship Recipients

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All current officers and members of the Pittsburgh

Chapter Nation Italian American Sports Hall of Fame,

I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a blessed New Year.

In 2002 I became a scholarship recipient while

playing football at Aliquippa High School. Your

generous gift allowed me to pursue a college

education, eventually allowing me to graduate from the

top of my medical school class at Philadelphia

College of Osteopathic Medicine. With relentless drive

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reached my goal by becoming a physician at a private

practice in Orlando this year. I will never forget my roots

and look forward to paying back my gift to others just

as you all have done for me.

May God bless you and your families,

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Aliquippa HS c/o 2002

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WILLIAM BROOKSBUSINESS MANAGER

DEAN SEDLERPRESIDENT/FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

JOHN BROOKSVICE-PRESIDENT

FIELD REPRESENTATIVE

MICHAEL MURPHYRECORDING SECRETARYFIELD REPRESENTATIVE

MATTHEW MCHUGHSECRETARY-TREASURERFIELD REPRESENTATIVE

ED DOLBYEXECUTIVE BOARD

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Congratulations Mom…Your loving family

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Jay and RoxannePaul and Kathy

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Mrs. Louise Costa – Senior Citizen and Community Champion

Joe Natoli Lifetime Achievement Award

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Congratulationsfrom the

Officers and Members of

Boilermakers Local Lodge 154

RAYMOND C. VENTRONEBusiness Manager/Secretary Treasurer

JOHN J. HUGHESPresident -- Business Agent – Apprentice Coordinator

MICHAEL J. VENTRONEVice-President -- Business Agent -- Dispatcher

MARK A. ANGLE

Sergeant at Arms --Business Agent

MARK E. JOHNSON Recording Secretary

MICHAEL E. MASON, Executive Board Chairman – Business Agent

MICHAEL A. BONNAR, Executive Board Trustee

FRANK R. RAY, Executive Board Trustee

SYE KELLY, Health & Welfare TrusteeRYAN M. MILLIGAN, Health & Welfare Trustee

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“Congratulations to Louise Costa for her years

of service to the community and continued work on behalf of the National Italian American

Sports Hall of Fame.”

Rich FitzgeraldAllegheny County Executive

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CongratulationsUncle Tony

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