November - December 2013

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013SONS OF ITALY NEWS

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013(ISSN 0038-1446)VOL. LXXXVIII - NO. 6

Email: [email protected] • Website: www.osiama.org

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GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTSNew England’s Largest Italian-American Newspaper

On Monday, October 14, 2013, the Co-lumbus Day Parade took place on Broad-way in Revere, Massachusetts. There was so much excitement and everyone was waiting patiently for the Parade to start. Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614 President Dean Saluti started the parade off with 50 antique cars, in-cluding Fiats, Jaguars, Corvettes, and Cadillacs. President Saluti and his wife Margie lead the group in a green Fiat made specifi cally for them.

State Trustee Charlie DeStefano and Angelo Rossi, Chairman of the Charitable & Educational Trust, carried the banner of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. State First Vice President Tony Ses-

October Italian Heritage Month Kickoff Dinner Danceby Michelle DiPlacido

The Italian Heritage Month Dinner Dance Committee.

Columbus Day Paradeby Michelle DiPlacido

(L-R): Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi, Charity Commission Chairman Carol Rossi, State Orator Denise Furnari, State First Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee and Parade Chairman John Savastano, State President Carmelita Bello, Sally Radomski, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, Stan Radomski, and State Trustee Charlie DeStefano.

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tito, State Orator Denise Furnari, State Past Presidents Florence Ferullo Kane and Philip R. Boncore, State Trustees Mary Ann Bello, John Savastano, Rich-ard Matlak, and Charity Commission Chairman Carol Rossi marched as a group representing the Grand Lodge. The Benefi t Insurance Commission was represented by Treasurer Marjorie Cahn and Commissioner Joseph Boncore. Sally and Stan Radomski, members from the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 marched with the Grand Lodge.

Don LaHaye of the Greater Boston

Grand Lodge Bocce Tournamentby Michelle DiPlacido

The annual Grand Lodge Bocce Tour-nament was held on Sunday, September 22, 2013 at the Methuen Sons of Italy on their brand new, state of the art indoor bocce courts. The morning began with coffee and pastries as Commissioner Larry Pellegrini explained the format that the tournament would follow. State President Carmelita Bello thanked ev-eryone for coming. A fantastic lunch buffet was provided by the Methuen Lodge kitchen crew.

As the afternoon drew to a close, the fi nal teams played for the coveted fi rst place title. In the Junior Division, the Methuen Junior Lodge took both fi rst and second place. The fi rst place team consisted of Matthew Giannasca, Jack Earnshaw, Joe Durkin, and Scott Jackson, and the second place team included Jessica Giuffrida, Samantha Giuffrida, Michael Buonanno, and Nathan D’Amato.

First place in the Mixed Division was

awarded to the Methuen Lodge #902, with members Marsha Kinnear, Dottie Crisa, Bob Mele, and Mike Cuscia, and second place was won by the Billerica Lodge #2268 and members Anthony Gozzo, Paul Gozzo, Karyn Marmiani, and Tony Marmiani.

First and second place in the Women’s division were won by the Methuen Lodge # 902. The first place team players were Rosemarie Castro, Joyce Grieco, Mary Early, and Gail Laviolette, and second place included Susan Pauk, Alice Torname, Carmela Pagnoni, and Linda Fay.

First place in the Men’s division was also won by a Methuen team, consist-ing of players Bob Hendry, Vinnie Rea, Lennie Saltz, and Bob Lamirande; second place was awarded to the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 from Watertown and players Luciano Camilli, Gino Salvucci,


Team from the Methuen Junior Lodge.


President’sMessage

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from Carmelita Bello

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CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL TRUST ANGELO ROSSI

CHARITY COMMISSION CAROL ROSSI

HISTORICAL COMMISSION THERESA FARINA

ITALIAN CULTURE COMMISSION JOAN D’ARGENIS

JUDICIARY COMMISSION PHILIP PRIVITERA

JUNIOR DIVISION COMMISSION CHARLES DE STEFANO

MAGAZINE COMMISSION PAMELA DONNARUMA

MEMBERSHIP COMMISSION RON HILL

ORGANIZATION AND EDUCATION COMMISSION ANTONIO SESTITO

PUBLIC RELATIONS COMMISSION MICHELLE DI PLACIDO

SCHOLARSHIP COMMISSION DONNA GIULIANI

COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE ALBERT DE NAPOLI, ESQ.

SPORTS COMMISSION STEVEN CEDRONE

STATE DEPUTY MARY COOPER

My dear Sisters and Brothers:Our Italian heritage gives us

so many wonderful customs and celebrations. Each region and paese of Italy has its own unique traditions that were brought to the United States. During the Christmas season, I look forward to sharing these customs with my young rela-tives and friends.

When I was growing up in Worcester we lived on the fi rst fl oor of a three-decker house, and my aunt and grandmother lived on the second fl oor. Two three-decker houses fi lled with aunts, uncles, and cousins stood six houses down the street. We would all get together and share in the Christmas Eve feast with shrimp, smelts, squid, eel, bacala, spaghetti with anchovy, garlic, oil, and pine nuts. Following dinner we would go home and prepare to attend midnight mass. We would get to the church early enough to hear the choir sing Christmas carols, and just be-fore twelve o’clock the sounds of “Tu Scendi Dalle Stelle” would

start to play, the choir would sing, and the priest holding the baby Jesus, followed by the at-tendants, would process around the church and lay the fi gurine in the manger.

The older I get the dearer those memories are to me. These traditions connect me to my loved ones that are no longer here, they connect me to my Italian-American community, they connect me to my faith.

Keeping these traditions and all the wonderful Italian cele-brations alive is one of the most important aspects of the Sons of Italy. As we move forward as an organization, the Grand Lodge is committed to developing and offering opportunities for our members, their families, and the general public to experience what it means to be a part of our community.

In November, the State Coun-cil, Benefit Insurance Com-mission, and Chairmen of Permanent Commissions met to discuss how we maintain our organization’s vitality and connection to our communi-

ties. Ideas were shared and discussed, and many good suggestions were offered. Our challenge now is to translate those ideas into actions. As a group, we want to offer a variety of events across the geographic jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge, and use social media to reach and connect with a wider audi-ence. Over the next few months we will roll out programs that meet this challenge.

Over the last six months I have truly enjoyed going to various lodge meetings and functions and talking with members as the State President. I appreciate the kind thoughts and words, the suggestions, and even the admonishments, but most of all I appreciate you: my Brothers and Sisters.

I wish you, your family, and your friends a happy and healthy Christmas and New Year.

Boun Natale e felice anno nuovo!

Fraternally,Carmelita Bello

Cari Fratelli e SorelleIl nostro retaggio italiano ci

offre tanti magnifi ci usi e cel-ebrazioni meravigliose. Ogni Regione, e paesi, italiani hanno le proprie, uniche tradizioni che gli immigrant portarono con loro negli Stati Uniti. Durante le feste natalizie mi viene l’ansia di condividere questi usi coi miei giovani parenti ed amici.

Quando ero piccola, in Worcester, abitavamo al primo piano di una casa a tre piani, mentre mia zia e la nonna abitavano al second piano. Due palazzine, ciascuna a tre piani, erano occupate da zie, zii, che vivevano in sei palazzine, giu’ nella strada. Ci riunivamo tutti insieme per vesteggiare la vigilia di Natale, mangiando gamberi, tipo di sarde, calamari, an-guille, baccala’ e spaghetti con acciughe, olio e pignoli. Dopo la cena andavamo a casa per prepararci di andare alla Messa di mezzanotte, ma molto presto per ascoltare gli inni natalizi dal coro, e poi quello famoso, “Tu scendi dalle Stelle”. Mentre il coro intonava il célèbre inno, il prete , seguito dagli assis-tenti portava il piccolo Bambino Gesu’, in procesione, verso il Presepe dove posava il piccolo Gesu’ nel suo posto.

Nel mentre mi aumentano gli anni mi ricordo delle memorie del passato, sempre piu’ care. Queste tradizioni mi fanno sentire molto vicina ai miei cari, anche se non sono piu’ in questo mondo, ed anche alla comunita’ italo Americana, come pure alla mia fede.

Mantenere vive queste tra-dizioni e le magnifiche tra-dizioni italiane e’ uno dei fattori important che ci legano ai Figli d’Italia. Nel mentre ci muoviamo verso il future, con la nos-

tra organizzazione, la Grande Loggia e’ impegnata a piani-ficare, ed anche offrire op-portunita’ ai nostril membri, le loro famiglie, ed il pubblico in generale, e fare esperienza con tutto cio’ chef a parte della nostra comunita’

Nel mese di novembre, il Con-siglio Statale, la Commissione Benefi ca d’ Assicurazione ed I Presidenti delle Commissioni Permanenti, si sono riuniti per discutere come mantenere viva la nostra organizzazione e come tenerla in contatto con le comunita’. Delle idée vennero condivise e discusse; molti suggerimenti vennero offerti La sfi da per noi e’ tradurre queste idée in atti pratici. Come gruppo vorremmo fare una gamma di eventi nell’ambito della nostra

giurisdizione, e servirci della stampa sociale per pervenire e connettare con un pubblico piu’ vasto. Nei prossimi mesi presenteremo I programmi che rispondono alla sfi da.

Nei sei mesi scorsi ho davvero goduto delle visite alle varie ri-unioni locali delle logge, andan-do alle feste pure, discutendo coi membri, nella mia veste di Presidente. Apprezzo le gentili vedute, i suggerimenti, ed an-che ad alcuni avvertimdnti. Ma soprettutto apprezzo voi tutti, Fratelli e Sorelle.

Auguro a tutti voi, alla vostra famiglia ed ai vostri amici un felice, e pieno di salute, Natale ed un Anno Nuovo.

FraternamenteCarmelita Bello

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Christmas is here and we are all thinking about gifts for our children and grandchildren. Instead of an electronic device or a video game, think about a fi nancial gift that will last a lifetime.

While there are many options for providing fi nan-cial gifts, and hopefully some fi nancial wisdom to our children and grandchildren, one that is often overlooked is permanent life insurance. Though it is often overlooked, life insurance may just be the single most important gift we can give to them. Here is why:

1. Permanent life insurance offers a lifetime of fi nancial security and ensures that the child will be able to maintain their insurance coverage no matter what their health status may be as they grow into adulthood. Some policies offer the advantage of allowing the insured to increase their coverage no matter what their health is.

2. The cash values of a permanent life insurance policy will grow tax deferred for the life of the child or as long as the policy is in force.

3. The child will have access to the growing cash value through policy loans without having to pay taxes or penalties on the withdrawn cash, as long as the insurance stays in force. Whether it is a fi rst car, a down payment on a fi rst home or a wedding, the cash is available to the child. No other fi nancial instrument offers this advantage.

4. The cash values may be used toward college expenses but will not be counted as assets for fi nancial aid evaluations (under current law), unlike the money they might have in a 529 plan.

A gift of permanent life insurance is relatively affordable because premiums for children are substantially lower than those for an adult. And there is a great deal of fl exibility in structuring the premiums for a life insurance policy so that you can ensure the policy is completely paid up before it is transferred to your child or grandchild.

AN EXAMPLE OF THE“GIFT THAT LASTS A LIFETIME”

In a recent situation we were asked to prepare an illustration of a life insurance policy for a 15 year old child. The individual requesting the il-lustration asked to have the policy fully paid after ten years of premiums so that the policy could be transferred to the child upon reaching the age of 25 and no further premiums would have to be paid by the child. The individual requesting this illustration indicated they would be willing to pay $2,000 a year for ten years. The results as shown below indicate just how powerful this life insurance “gift” would be for this young person:

AGE AT ISSUE: 15 YEARS

As this illustration shows, by the age of 25, when this policy is transferred to the ownership of the child, the cash value is almost equal to the $20,000 in premiums that have been paid up to that point. The cash values continue to grow for the life of the child with no further premiums having to be paid. Just as importantly, this individual is covered for life with a signifi cant amount of life insurance no matter what their health might be.

As you can see from this illustration, for a rela-tively low investment this gift truly lasts a lifetime, and gets better with each passing year. Even the most conservative of the examples, the “Guaran-teed” example, is a worthwhile gift, and it is highly likely that actual results will signifi cantly surpass the “Guaranteed” numbers. There are literally hun-dreds of possibilities of life insurance policies that can be customized to fi t your budget.

So, when you are wondering whether you should give your grandchild an iPhone or a new video game for their birthday, give some thought to a permanent life insurance policy. They may not have as much fun with a life insurance policy, but they will grow ever more thankful the older they get.

MAKE SURE TO GET PROFESSIONAL ADVICEGifting strategies are complex and require the

expertise of seasoned fi nancial advisors. There are other options for transferring assets to children and grandchildren, such as outright gifts, 529 plans, custodial accounts, trusts, joint savings accounts, and others. The advantages and disad-vantages of these strategies should be considered by your fi nancial advisor and any decision you make should be made in the context of your overall estate planning strategy. We do not recommend you go to your life insurance agent to purchase a policy until you have had a professional look at your overall situation.

Through the partnership that the Benefi t Insur-ance Commission has with Highland Financial Group, OSIAMA members have access to the fi -nancial expertise necessary to make the correct gifting strategy decisions. There is no charge for a consultation. Contact the Highland Financial Group at 781-890-7630 and ask for Luke Sotir to schedule a consultation.

As a special service for OSIAMA members, Highland Financial Group will send representatives to meet with any group of three or more couples or individuals who are interested in learning more about gifting strategies for their children or grandchildren. In these discussions you will learn about alternative gifting strategies, their advantages and disadvantages, and you will be given actual illustrations that you and your friends request. Highland will conduct a brief phone interview to get the relevant information for the illustrations.

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Columbus Day (Continued from Page 1)

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 members Marylou and Michael Abbatessa holding the Lodge banner in front of their float.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 marched in the parade with their Italy and wine making themed float.

State Trustee and Parade Chairman John Savastano and State President Carmelita Bello.

Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi, Ann Hill, State Second Vice President Ron Hill, and State Trustee and Parade Chairman John Savastano in front of the “Join the Sons of Italy” sign.

(L-R): State Second Vice President Ron Hill, State Immediate Past President James DiStefano, Don LaHaye, State President Carmelita Bello, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, and State First Vice President Antonio Sestito.

(L-R): Charitable and Educational Trust Chairman Angelo Rossi, State Immediate Past President James DiStefano, Ann Hill, State Second Vice President Ron Hill, State Trustee and Parade Chairman John Savastano, and State Trustee Charlie DeStefano.

On Saturday, October 12, the Benefit Insurance Com-mission, OSIA Comunita, and Watertown Lodges hosted a Medicare Workshop. Guest speakers Luke Sotir from High-land Financial Group and Sal-vatore Sassone, an expert on Medicare health plans, spoke to attendees about Long Term Care insurance and Medicare

plans to supplement Medicare parts A and B. The workshop was well received, and produced immediate benefi ts for at least one attendee who discovered his glucose test strips, which he had been paying $100 a month for, are covered under Medicare part B.

On November 7, Attorney Kathleen Moncata delivered

an Elder Law seminar to the Worcester Lodge #168. Mem-bers appreciated the presenta-tion from the seasoned attorney.

Any Lodge interested in host-ing a similar Medicare work-shop, or in hosting Kathleen Moncata for a 30-minute seminar on Elder Law, should contact David Covucci at 978-855-9111.

BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSION,OSIA COMUNITA, AND LOCAL LODGES

Hold Successful Medicare and Elder Law Seminars

Renaissance Lodge drove State President Carmelita Bello in style in a white Jaguar.

Immediate Past President James DiStefano, State Record-ing Secretary Marie Jackson, and Kim DiStefano, member of the Regina Margherita Di Savoia Mixed Lodge #1094 were driven by Richard DeVito Jr., Richard DeVito Sr., and Garry Narbedian, all members of the Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge. We thank them for the courtesy.

State Second Vice President Ron Hill and his wife Ann rode in their truck, with a display encouraging onlookers to “Join the Sons of Italy”. We appre-ciate the time and effort Ron took to arrange for the display sign.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 displayed a beautiful float representing Italy and wine making, supported by Lodge President Joseph Boncore, fl oat creator Fred Martino, and members of the Winthrop Mixed Lodge. We appreciate your work and talent it took to make this fl oat.

A special thank you to Dean Saluti for the delicious pizza and soda before the parade and the great collation following.

Chairman of the Colum-bus Day Parade and DJ John Savastano played great Ital-ian music for all those in the audience along Broadway. Thank you John for all your dedication and tedious work to make this event a success.


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)

MAY 4, 2014 Massachusetts Education and Law Awards Location TBA

OCTOBER 2014 100th Anniversary Celebration of the Grand Lodge of MA Date and Location TBA

My heartfelt thanks and gratitude for your thoughtfulness,kindness, and respect that was shown to our late friend

BROTHER JOSEPH E. FAYduring his illness and upon his death.

Your cards, messages and prayers have been overwhelming.

Please rememberhe always enjoyed being among you and loved you all.

Sincerely and fraternally,

LUCY F. CODELLA “His Guardian Angel”National Past Historian

To all Grand Lodge Offi cers and Membersof the Grand Lodge of Massachuse s

Recipes from the HomelandHomelandby Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED

Place ricotta cheese in a colander to drain.Put fl our in ten-inch bowl. Cut in shortening with knife and fork.

Add sugar and salt. Mix while adding water slowly. Before using all water, work red wine into mixture. (Wine causes dough to bubble when fried). Continue mixing dough until it holds together and all fl our is used. Knead dough to a smooth consistency. Separate into three portions. Roll each into a long piece. Cut roll into smaller portions approximately one-inch thick. Place in bowl and cover.

Transfer drained ricotta into bowl. Add orange rind, cinnamon and mix thoroughly by hand. With rolling pin, roll each piece of dough into paper-thin rounds. Place a tablespoon of ricotta in center of dough. Fold over (like turnovers). Press lightly around fi lling to allow inside air to escape. Then seal edges with crinkled pastry cutter or press edge with fork. Set aside on pastry cloth or a fl our-dusted tablecloth. Makes about twenty-four Cassattedi.

Pour enough oil in a ten-inch Tefl on skillet to cover bottom. Prick top of 6 Cassattedi at a time (with a pin) before placing in hot oil top down. When frying, turn each one with spatula until golden brown on both sides.

When any ricotta or fl uid escapes into the hot oil, the liquid will splatter and burn. Remove Cassattedi from oil. Clean skillet. Add and heat new oil and continue frying remaining Cassattedi.

Place fried Cassattedi in a serving platter layered with granulated sugar. Sprinkle additional sugar on each one. Serve hot or cooled.

Leftover Cassattedi must be refrigerated.NOTE: While I fry my Cassattedi each year with my daughters, my

mind wanders back to the many times I stood with my cousins at Zia Marianna’s black Glenwood stove on Charter Street. We waited patiently to sprinkle granulated sugar over our favorite Christmas treats. Then we served them to the relatives who gathered at the round kitchen table where we later enjoyed our Christmas Eve supper.

CASSATTEDI“ka-sa-ted-dee”

A Sicilian Christmas Ricotta Cheese Turnover1 pound container ricotta

cheese2 cups fl our1 tablespoon orange rind3/4 cups water1 tablespoons red wine1/4 cup shortening or

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1/2 teaspoon sugarPinch of saltPinch of cinnamon (optional)2 cups cooking oilAdditional granulated sugar10-inch Tefl on skillet

Vita can be reached at [email protected]

1st Generation

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Dear Lodge Presidents and Members:When the average person is looking for informa-

tion about a business, organization, or event, they look to the internet and expect to be able to fi nd information easily and quickly. This is the reality of our time: if a person cannot fi nd your Lodge on the internet, they will move on to a different organization without a second thought.

As our Order moves into the 21st century, so too must the methods we use to communicate with our local communities and prospective new members. The best way to reach the largest number of people is by making sure your Lodge is accessible to prospective members by placing information at their fi ngertips.

The best part? It’s possible to do this for free.There are three steps that your Lodge should

take right now in order to bring yourself up-to-date in the digital age, and I am willing to help you get them done.

Create a WebsiteThe very fi rst thing a person searches for when

they are interested in an organization is a website. If your Lodge has a website that is easy to read and provides answers to common questions, you can easily let people know what you do in the community, what causes you support, and why people should become members.

A website should include information about when and where your Lodge meets, who your offi cers are (and their contact information), and what events your Lodge has coming up. There are many options for building a website; one example is www.wix.com– they provide the space and the design, and Lodges simply plug in their information.

Make a Facebook PageFacebook is a free, highly effective tool for

engaging people and disseminating information.You’ll need a Facebook account in order to cre-

ate a page for your Lodge, but the benefi ts are worth the few minutes it takes to register. Being on Facebook gives your Lodge access to a large

audience and allows anyone to give feedback, ask questions, or easily get in touch with your Lodge.

Email Your Newsletter –Especially To Non-Members

Ideally, your Lodge President and Recording Secretary should have an email address – if not, ask for a volunteer in your Lodge to send out an e-newsletter. Allow current members to opt-in to receiving your Lodge newsletter via email instead of by mail (this actually saves the Lodge money).

Most importantly, allows anybody, even non-members, to sign up to receive your newsletter (or if you prefer, a modified version of your newsletter) that contains meeting and event information.

Once someone signs up for your email list, you then have a built-in audience to tell about your fundraisers and your Lodge events. By making sure that non-members feel included in the Lodge, you’re increasing the likelihood that they will participate, and eventually, join.

How does my Lodge accomplish these steps? What if none of our members know how to do any of these things?

Making websites and Facebook pages are not things that all members are familiar with. This is okay! A willingness to learn about these tools is a great place to start.

One of my goals over the course of the next year is to get as many Lodges online as possible. In order to accomplish this, I would like to vol-unteer my time to meet with you and your Lodge to help you with this project. If you would like to set up a separate meeting or you would like me to attend your Council or Regular meeting, I am willing to come to you.

Please feel free to contact me at 617-489-5234, or via email at [email protected] to set up a meeting.

Fraternally,Adriana Guida

Administrative Assistant & WebmasterGrand Lodge of Massachusetts

An Open Letter to All Filial Lodges:Your Lodge Needs to be Online

by Adriana Guida

State President Carmelita Bello and Italian Culture C o m m i s s i o n C h a i r m a n Joan D’Argenis attended the opening of Italian-born artist Elio Sonsini’s exhibit “When Lightness Becomes An Art” at the Italian-American Cultural Center in Worcester. The Center is dedicated to preserving the history, tradition, and culture of Italy, and offers various exhibitions and programs throughout the year in order to showcase the best of the Italian culture. This is an example of the cultural offerings that Chairman D’Argenis is preparing for members across the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.

Italian Culture Commission Previews Cultural Events

(L-R): State President Carmelita Bello, Italian Culture Commission Chairman Joan D’Argenis, and artist Elio Sonsini.



Romeo Cardarelli, and Tony Baccari. Congratulations to all the winning teams.

Sports Commission Chairman Steven Cedrone presented the all the winning teams with trophies. It was a fun fi lled day enjoyed by everyone. The Sports Commission would like to thank the Methuen Sons of Italy for their hospital-ity and their efforts in the kitchen. Thank you to everyone who made this exciting day a great success!

Bocce Tournament (Continued from Page 1)

State Orator Denise Furnari, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, State President Carmelita Bello, and State Past President Florence Ferullo Kane representing the Grand Lodge at the Bocce Tournament.

State Trustee Marisa Ranalli and State Recording Secretary Marie Jackson.

(L-R): State First Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello, Methuen Lodge #902 member Ted Shields, and State President Carmelita Bello.

The First and Second place teams in the Men’s Division.

First place team in the Men’s Division, from the Methuen Lodge #902.

The new, state of the art indoor bocce courts at the Methuen Sons of Italy.


Second place team in the Women’s Division, from the Methuen Lodge #902.

Bocce players focusing on their next play.

Second place team in the Men’s Division, from the Piave Fiume Lodge #1036.

First place team in the Mixed Division, from the Methuen Lodge #902.

Second place team in the Mixed Division, from the Billerica Lodge #2268.

First and Second place teams in the Junior Division, both from the Methuen Junior Lodge.

First place team in the Women’s Division, from the Methuen Lodge #902.


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October Italian Heritage MonthKickoff Dinner Dance (Continued from Page 1)

In observance of October Italian Hertage Month, the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held a Dinner Dance on Saturday, September 28, 2013 at the Watertown Sons of Italy. The Co-Chairmen of this celebration were State First Vice President Antonio Sestito and State Past President Florence Ferullo Kane.

The evening began with cocktails and cheese crackers. Brother Sestito and Sister Kane are to be commended for the tasteful home-made buffet which was prepared that day with help from Steven Cedrone, Michelle DiPlacido, John Argiro, Charlie DeStefano, and Marianne Sestito.

As the evening progressed everyone enjoyed the musical stylings of Stephen Savio and his orchestra. Steven walked around the hall singing many old and new songs in both Italian and English. It was truly an enjoyable evening.

We thank everyone who participated by bringing in raffl e baskets, gifts, and desserts. The Committee was a hard working one and we thank them. The Co-Chairmen as well as their Committee are to be congratulated on a job well done.

Kathy DiStefano and Ann Hill.

Patrick Massey, Warren Wilkins, and State Trustee Marissa Sestito.

Kim DiStefano, State Orator Denise Furnari, and State Trustee Marisa Ranalli.

The Benefi t Insurance Commission has an-nounced a program to offer “introduction fees” to Lodges that refer members to Highland Financial Group for “no fee” fi nancial plans. Lodges will be allowed to refer up to 10 members to Highland Financial Group for Personal Financial Plans, Family Financial Plans, or Estate Plans. There is no obligation for the member to purchase fi nan-cial services through Highland Financial Group. The only obligation is that the member arrives at the planning session with a sincere interest in learning what their options are, and how they might improve their fi nancial situation. Members who only request insurance quotes will not be offered the “introduction fee”.

For Lodges in western Massachusetts, south-ern Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, special arrangements can be made to have Highland Financial Group send a representative to the Lodge for meetings with up to three members

in individual sessions, rather than requiring those members to travel to Wellesley to meet with them. Please contact David Covucci or Tony Panaggio at the Benefi t Insurance Commission (617-489-0196) to arrange a special session for your Lodge.

The Benefi t Insurance Commission will only issue 100 of the “Introduction Fee” tickets (see example below) and will only issue a maximum of ten (10) to any one Lodge. The Benefi t Insurance Commission reserves the right to offer more than ten (10) “Introduction Fee” tickets to any Lodge that exhibits substantial demand for this service, but only after all Lodges have been offered the opportunity.

Lodge Presidents will receive a special commu-nication from the Benefi t Insurance Commission explaining how to obtain tickets, or they may con-tact Tony Panaggio directly at 617-489-0196 to request “Introduction Fee” tickets for their Lodge.

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The Sons of Italy Lodge member holding this card is entitled to a ‘No-Fee’ consultation for a

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orEstate Plan

Call Highland Financial Group at 781-890-7630 and ask for Luke Sotir

to schedule your private consultation. Upon completion of your consultation your Lodge will receive a $50 referral

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Name: _____________________ Lodge: _________


by Adriana Guida

Wakefi eld Lodge #1734Christens New Bocce Court at Kings Bowl Lynnfi eld

Members of the Wakefi eld Lodge #1734 joined Kings Bowl Lynnfi eld as they celebrated their Grand Opening on Monday, October 28 at the Market Street Shops in Lynnfi eld. The chain, well known for its bowling alleys and enter-tainment lounge style, called in the Lodge to play the inaugural games on its regulation-size indoor bocce court. The court was unique, offer-ing a familiar layout while incorporating a fun,

glow-in-the-dark atmosphere. Several members spent the evening playing games of bocce, dem-onstrating for other patrons and members of the local media how the game is played, as well as imparting tips and tidbits on the history of the game to spectators.

The management at Kings Bowl Lynnfield joined the Lodge in a toast to the new bocce court to celebrate the inclusion of a small piece of Italian culture at their new location. The evening was a great opportunity for the Lodge to partici-pate in a community event, and introduce bocce to a new audience. The Lodge appreciates Kings’ hospitality, and looks forward to using the court for future Lodge events.

Wakefield Lodge # 1734 President Paula Sasso (left) and members of the Lodge toasting to the new bocce court.

Lodge members playing bocce.

Lodge members playing bocce.

This year, the Commission for Social Justice and the Scholarship Commission, both under the auspices of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, are combining their signature events into one day, honoring the most prestigious Italian A m e r i c a n l e a d e r s a n d students throughout the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge. This combined event, known as the Massachusetts Education and Law Awards,

will take place on Sunday, May 5, 2014.

The Law and Justice Day Breakfast has been a long-standing tradit ion of the Commission for Social Justice, providing the opportunity to recognize excellence in the fields of law and public service. The public servants honored during this ceremony are shining examples of the hard work and achievements characteristic of the Italian

American community.The Scholarship Luncheon

recognizes the best and brightest students who have decided to pursue the challenge of higher education. The Scholar-ship Commission provides them with financial aid in order to facilitate their education so that in the future they may become the leaders in our communities.

It is our hope that by com-bining these events we can

provide a unique opportunity for the recognized students to witness and celebrate the successes of accomplished professionals, and for the Law and Justice awardees to meet and inspire the best of the younger generation. For the attendees and their families, this event will be the most impressive that the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts has to offer, and will encourage future participation in the Sons

of Italy.We encourage Local Lodges

and members to become involved in this event. Nomination papers for the Law and Justice Awards, as well as 2014 Scholarship Applications, are available on our website at www.osiama.org, and have been mailed to all Filial Lodges. The location and event details for the 2014 Massachusetts Education and Law Awards will be sent out as soon as it is available.

LAW AND JUSTICE DAY BREAKFASTAND SCHOLARSHIP LUNCHEON

Combine to Form the Massachusetts Education and Law Awards

LODGE NEWS

In addition to marching with their self-designed wine-making truck in the Columbus Day Parade, more than 30 Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 members celebrated October as Italian Heritage Month during their meeting at the Winthrop Amvets meeting hall. Members shared an Italian pot luck supper, feasting on Brother Philip Boncore's pasta e fagioli and dishes ranging from chicken cacciatore, lasagna, eggplant parmesan, green and pasta salads, pizzagaina, calzones, American chop suey, sausages, peppers, and onions, and chicken, ziti, and broccoli. There was an array of desserts with something to please everyone. Members enjoyed the dinner, each other's company, and conversation before the October business meeting.

On November 26, under the direction of Lodge Recording Sec-retary Tina Helton, the Lodge conducted its fi rst Turkey Shoot. About 70 Lodge and Grand Lodge members, as well as Winthrop residents participated in the "Shoot." Thirty turkeys were raffl ed off along with vegetables, pies, and cider. Those in attendance had a truly fun time to help raise money for the Lodge's educational and charitable endeavors.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057Italian Heritage Month and Turkey Shoot

by Donna Segreti Reilly

Lodge President Joseph A. Boncore (center) is pictured with Lodge Orator Mary Lou Abbatessa and Lodge Trustee Mike Abbatessa.

Saturday, January 18th — Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington) — Back by popular demand, we’re heading to the woods — Foxwoods Your $30 check will cover the cost of the bus ride and gratuity, munchies, a buffet lunch, and a slot bonus. Contact Peg at 603-598-1686 or [email protected].

Friday, February 7th — Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 (Wilmington) — A Comedy Night will be held at the Elks Lodge in Tewksbury. Three comedians from Boston’s Comedy Connection, featuring headliner Paul D’Angelo, and our own Steve Bjork as master of ceremonies, will leave you laughing all the way home. Sponsored in conjunction with WHS Band Parents, this event is always a sell-out! $20pp; bring your own munchies for the table; cash bar; raffles and silent auction. Contact Kevin at 978-657-7734.

LODGE EVENTS

NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013SONS OF ITALY NEWS NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2013 PAGE 11SONS OF ITALY NEWS

Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearHappy Holidays to one and all

From the

GIUSEPPE VERDI LODGE #278

54 Whitman StreetEast Weymouth, MA 02189 - 781.335.9820

To All Our Brothers and SistersWe wish you Good Health, Happiness & Prosperity

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUSLODGE #216

Brockton, Massachusetts

During the coming New Year

GRANITE STATE LODGE #2380Rochester, New Hampshire

Auguriamo a tuttiun Santo Natale e

un prosperoso Anno Nuovo

G. MARCONI LODGE #1620Lee, Massachusetts

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

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

CAMBRIDGE ITALIANMEN’S AND LADIES’LODGE #506

Cambridge, Massachusetts

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

Buon Natale!

Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583

Watertown, Massachusetts

Merry Christmas

and Happy New Year

Buon Natale e un Felice Anno Nuovo ! !

Sgt. Guido PetrilliMixed Lodge #1606ROSLINDALE, MASSACHUSETTS

FROM THE

SEACOAST AREA LODGE #2303PORTSMOUTH, NEW HAMPSHIRE

Ave Maria, piena di grazia,benedetto è frutto del seno tuo, GesùBuonNatale e Felice Anno Nuovo

The Offi cers and Members of the

Quattro Eroi Lodge #1414FRANKLIN, MASSACHUSETTS

We wish All of our Brothers and Sistersa Very Blessed and

Merry Christmas and Happy Healthy 2014

Auguri per un Felice,Santo Natale e un

Prospero Anno Nuovo di Pace,Salute, e Serenita!

From the Members of the

LAWRENCE LADIES LODGE #2026Lawrence, Massachusetts

Merry Christmas and aBlessed New Year to All

BURLINGTONLODGE #2223

BURLINGTON, MASSACHUSETTS

Wishing everyone warm and friendly greetingsFor a Very Merry Christmas and a

Happy and Healthy New Year!!

The Offi cers and Members ofVENEZIA LODGE #374

ROCKLAND, MASSACHUSETTS

WINCHESTER WOMEN’S LODGE #1592

WINCHESTER, MASSACHUSETTS

Merry ChristmasHappy New Year

Merry Christmas and Happy New Yearfrom the

Offi cers and Members ofCRISTOFORO COLOMBO

REGINA ELENA LODGE #169FITCHBURG, MASSACHUSETTS

Merry Christmas anda Happy New Year

From the

ANGELO GIUSEPPE RONCALLI LODGE #2183Wilmington, Massachusetts

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovo

WINTHROP MIXED LODGE #2057

Joseph A. Boncore, PresidentWINTHROP, MASSACHUSETTS

Angelo RossiChairman, C&E Trust

Carol Rossi

Chairman, Charity Commission

Blessings to you and yours for the holidays

Offi cers and Members would like to extend to all our fellow

Brothers and Sisters of the Order Sons of Italy in America a very Merry Christmas and a

Happy, Healthy, and Prosperous New Year!!!

O.S.I.A. ITAM Lodge #564 of Pittsfi eld

Best Wishes &

Happy Holidays!

Worcester Lodge #168From the

Worcester, Massachusetts

HappyHolidays

WALPOLE-FOXBOROREGIONAL LODGE #2641

Merry Christmas andHappy New Year to All

from

NORWOOD ITALIAN LODGE #1235Norwood, Massachusetts

Happy Holidaysand

A Happy and Prosperous New Year

BILLERICA MIXED LODGE #2268Billerica, Massachusetts

Buon Natale e Felice Anno Nuovofrom

State First Vice President

Antonio and MarieanneSestito

State President Carmelita Bello

Happy holidaysfrom my family to yours.

Wishing Everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year

Pamela DonnarumaEditor, Sons of Italy News


LODGE NEWS

Worcester Lodge #168 cel-ebrated its 100th anniversary with a gala dinner dance on Saturday, October 26, 2013. The evening not only celebrated the Lodge’s 100th anniversary but also recognized individuals who have contributed to the community and their Italian heritage. Over 360 people joined in the celebration, which took place in Worcester’s beauti-fully renovated Union Station. Music was provided by Italo offering many attendees the chance to dance the whole night.

Throughout the evening, attendees enjoyed a video pre-sentation compiled by members Anthony and Florence Murgo. The video brought back won-derful memories, smiles, and laughter related to past Lodge events, of member participa-tion in various celebrations, including past Columbus Day Parades, and fond thoughts and memor i es honor ing deceased members of the Lodge.

Co-chairmen of the 100th Anniversary Celebration — Lodge Vice President KevinMercadante and longtime member Rose Porcaro — pulled together a great committee to help make this event the great success that it was!

After an honorary color guard presentation and the playing of the American and Italian National Anthems, the fes-tivities began! Msgr. F. Stephen Pedone, Lodge Chaplain, began the evening with the blessing and reminder that we celebrate our founders and remem-ber our deceased members. The Master of Ceremonies, Anthony Vigliotti, Esq., kept the evening moving smoothly as he introduced special guests and visiting dignitaries to our celebration. Speeches were brief so attendees could enjoy an evening of song and dance. State President Carmelita Bello gave a brief history of the Lodge. Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty presented a citation in recogni-tion of the 100th anniversary to Lodge President Michael Sacco, and Senator Michael Moore pre-sented a citation from the State Senate recognizing October 26, 2013 as Worcester Lodge #168 Day!

Gifts of appreciation were presented by Lodge President Michael Sacco to State Presi-dent Carmelita Bello and event co-chairman Rose Porcaro. In addition, committee mem-bers and lodge members were recognized during the evening.

In addition to members and friends of the Lodge, members from the Grand Lodge, vari-ous fi lial lodges, as well as the Supreme Lodge attended and celebrated with us, including the following State and National officers: National First Vice President Joseph Russo, State President Carmelita Bello, State First Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Second Vice Presi-dent Ronald Hill, State Orator Denise Furnari, Immediate Past President James DiStefano, State Recording Secretary Marie Jackson, State Financial Sec-retary Margaret Olivieri, State

Worcester Lodge #168 Celebrates 100th Anniversary!

by Maria Sciannameo, Ed.D.

Event Co-Chairman Rose Porcaro.

Lodge President Michael Sacco greets members and guests.

Local, State, and National Officers enjoying the celebration.

Event Committee for the 100th Anniversary celebration.

Mas te r o f Ce remon ie s Anthony Vigliotti and State President Carmelita Bello.

Event Co-Chairman and L o d g e V i c e P r e s i d e n t Kevin Mercadante making introductions

NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 2013 SONS OF ITALY NEWS

LODGE NEWSPast President Florence Ferullo Kane, State Trustees Mary-Ann Bello, Stephen Cozzaglio, Marisa Ranalli, Richard Matlak, and John Argiro, Scholarship Commission Chairman and Past Lodge President Donna

Giuliani, Historical Commis-sion Chairman Theresa Farina, Benefi t Insurance Commission President Anthony Panaggio Jr., Chairman of the Charitable and Educational Trust Angelo Rossi, Magazine Commission Chair-

man Pamela Donnaruma, and Chairman of the State Deputies Mary Cooper.

We wish to recognize and express our appreciation to all of the committee members and Co-Chairmen Kevin Mercadante

and Rose Porcaro.On behalf of the offi cers and

members of Worcester Lodge #168, President Michael P. Sacco would like to thank everyone who joined us for the evening in celebration of

our 100th Anniversary and helped make our celebration a great success! A great time was had by everyone in attendance.Local, State, and National Offi cers enjoying the celebration.

Members and guests enjoying the festivities.

• Worcester Lodge (Continued from )


LODGE NEWS

In celebration of October as Italian Heritage Month, the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183, in partnership with the Italian Heritage Committee, held their 4 Annual Italian Heri-tage Golf Classic on October 4, 2013. Seventeen teams from across the state competed at the challenging Merrimack Valley Golf Course in Methuen.

While on the course, golfers participated in several contests, including a 50/50 on Hole #5, Hit the Green on Holes 9 and 13, 2nd Shot Closest to the Pin on Hole #10, Closest to the Pin on Hole #17, and a putting contest held on the practice green. Each winner received a free round of golf and golf cart usage courtesy of Merrimack Golf Club.

Winning first place honors was Team #7 from Boston: Robert Soohoo, Declan Hobbs, Jim Condon, and Bill Krauss. Coming in a close second was Team #5 from Wilmington: Paul Fullerton, Derek Fullerton, Scott McKinnon, and Robert Labossiere. Third place was awarded to Team #17 from Winthrop: Phil Boncore, Robert Boncore, Joe Boncore, and Ed Amico.

A member of Team #15, Thomas Perault of Wilmington, surprised the golfers during their luncheon buffet by gener-ously donating a pair of Bruins tickets to their November 14th

game against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ed Amico of the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 was the lucky winner.

All proceeds from the tourna-ment will be donated to the Ital-ian Heritage Scholarship Fund as well as to two charities of the Order Sons of Italy in America: the Alzheimer’s Association and Cooley’s Anemia Founda-tion. According to Tournament

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #21834TH ANNUAL ITALIAN HERITAGE GOLF CLASSIC

by Michele Caira Nortonen

Chairman Kevin Caira, the golf classic would not have been such a success without the sponsorship of the following individuals, fraternal organiza-tions, and businesses.

Hole Sponsorships: Boston Burger Company, Cota Funeral Home of North Reading, Dello Russo Funeral Home of Wilm-ington, Horseshoe Grille of North Reading, Joanne and Ted Benton, Lino and Enza Rullo, Luccitelli & Co. CPAs PC, Med-ford Lodge #1359, Michele Caira Nortonen, Mocera, Visconti & Company CPAs LLP, Nichols Funeral Home of Wilmington, Pension Technology Group, the Post-Gazette, Quincy Men’s Lodge #1295, Raymond James Financial, Realty World Advan-tage of Billerica, Speaker of the House Robert DeLeo, Stephen and Dorothy Maio, Stoneham Selectman John F. DePinto, The Aries Group, Wilmington Athletic Department - Ed and Jack, Wilmington Band Par-ents, Angelo Giuseppe Ron-calli Lodge #2183, Wilmington Rotary, Winter Hill Bank, and Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057.

Cart Sponsorships: Citi-zens Bank of Wilmington, Del-lo Russo Funeral Home of Wilmington, Laura Caira and Anthony and Susan Tocci, the Lumb Family, Catherine and Joe Maiella, Charlie South-mayd, Puniello & Company, Raymond James Financial, SeacoastImprint.com, The Aries Group, The Dicey-Tine and Stillings Families, the Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583, and the Wilmington Rotary.

A large table of raffle gifts also contributed to the fi nan-cial success of the tournament. Gift certificates were gener-ously donated by the follow-ing businesses: Emerald Rose Restaurant of Billerica, Café Sicilia of Tewksbury, Gaetano’s Ristorante of Stoneham, Luna Rossa Restaurant of Tewks-bury, Michael’s Place of Wilm-ington, Ninety-Nine Restaurant of Wilmington, Rocco’s Restau-rant of Wilmington, Filippo’s Ristorante of the North End, Limoncello Restaurant of the North End, Ristorante Sara-ceno of the North End, Lucci’s Supermarket of Wilmington, foursome for 18 holes of in-door golf from Bill Pappas Golf School, foursome for 18 holes of golf plus carts from Merrimack Valley Golf Club, and 2 month’s membership from RMA Fitness

(Photos by Lennie Malvone)

Center of Wilmington.In addition, the following indi-

viduals donated gift certifi cates or gifts to the raffl e table: Arnie and Betty Aprile, Cheryl and Kevin Caira, Bob Fino, Robert Taylor, Michele Caira Nortonen, Laura Caira, Joe and Nina Mai-ella, Joe Martell, Susan Tocci, Bill Michaud, Anthony Cota, Robert DiPasquale, Aldo and Sharon Caira, and the Wilming-ton Junior Lodge #3729.

Before the afternoon ended, Chairman Caira expressed his sincere thanks to his commit-tee for all their work in helping to make the tournament a success: Co-Chairman An-thony Cota, Maria Cota, Bob and Peg Dicey, Cheryl Caira, Lennie Malvone, Aldo Caira Jr., Alicia Johnson, Joe and Nina Maiella, Lenny and Josie Ciaccio, Linda Caruso, Laura Caira, Michele Caira Nortonen, Lino Rullo, Maurizio Pasquale, and Stephen Maio. In addition, he acknowledged the presence of State President Carmelita Bello, who commended the chairman and committee on a job well done.

(L-R): The Joseph Gorrasi Lodge #1406 (Woburn Men) was represented by Jim Johnson, Andy Black, Jack Danizio, and Jim Delong.

( L - R ) : T h e t e a m f r o m Winchester Men’s Lodge #1580 enjoyed their afternoon on the links in Methuen. Anthony “Moose” Bellino, Paul Mitrano, Bob Merenda, and Steve Carme.

(L-R): Winning first place at the 4th Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic was Team #7 from Boston: Robert Soohoo, Declan Hobbs, Jim Condon, and Bill Krauss.

Thomas Perault (left) from Wilmington congratulating Ed Amico of Winthrop on winning two Bruins tickets Tom donated to the raffle table at the 4th Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic.

(L-R): Team Boncore finished in third place in the 4th Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic. Phil Boncore, Robert Boncore, Joe Boncore, and Ed Amico.

(L-R): The Caira Brothers, all members of the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183, enjoyed a day of golf at the 4th Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic at the Merrimack Valley Golf Course in Methuen. Michael Caira, Aldo Caira, Kenny Caira, and Kevin Caira.

(L-R): Wilmington was well represented at the 4th Annual Italian Heritage Golf Classic at the Merrimack Valley Golf Course in Methuen. Placing second in the tournament was Team #5 from Wilmington: Scott McKinnon, Robert Labossiere, Derek Fullerton, and Paul Fullerton.)


LODGE NEWSITAM Lodge #564 Lodge Picnic

by Alba Wendling

Fundraising for the Lodge with a lottery board and 50/50 raffle. Ann Migliaccio, Ann Bruno, and Jean DiOrio.

Retired Judge Rudy Sacco.

Grill masters Bob Furlano, Tom Piacenti, Davide Villani, Gene Beaulieu, and guest Dick Belford (background).

Kitchen helpers Elaine Costanzo (left) and Bonnie Mele.

Captains of the boat rides Lodge President Guy Noto (left) and Ken Wood.Chef Richard Powers, Rita Kane, and Bernie

Roberts.

Irma Bullock and Rodd Pedrotti displaying the losing tickets.

Diane Floriani, Alba Wendling, and Donna Merletto.

Our faithful DJ Larry Kratka.

Alba Wendling congratulating the winner of the lottery board, Joseph DiCroce.

Teddie Blais was the lucky 50/50 raffle winner!

Gene Eksuzian (left) enjoying a beverage with bartender Sato Valenti.

Justin DiNicola, Joseph DiCroce, and Davide Villani enjoying a time-out!

Camryn, Shaelyn, and Nanci Roberts.

Shaelyn Roberts, DJ Larry Krutka, and Jean Piegza prepare to draw the ticket for the lucky 50/50 raffle winner.

Driver Ken Wood, Camryn Roberts, and Lodge President Guy Noto.

Helping in the kitchen: Bob Furlano, Alba Wendling, and Nina Mastrangelo.

Mario DeMartino (left) and Lodge President Guy Noto cutting the watermelon.

Lilia Roberts and grand-daughter Camryn Roberts.

Bonnie Mele preparing the dessert table.


LODGE NEWSFrancesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 Membership Drive

During the March meeting of the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411, a Membership Com-mittee was formed consisting of Lodge President Marisa Pilette, Board Chair Paul M c K i n l e y , T r u s t e e B e n Polagruto, Marguerite Sac-chetti, Claudia Rose, and Janet Pecorari. Members meet on Wednesdays after pasta nights and throughout the summer, developing ways to reach out to recruit new members.

President Pilette’s monthly newsletter to members asked them to recruit individuals in their families, social, and business networks. Addition-ally, membership was promoted during the summer with a mass mailing and reminders to members, at Wednesday pasta nights, and at the Sep-tember 28 Natick Days event when the lodge sold meat-ball and sausage subs and a variety of baked goods to the public in the downtown common.

On October 5, a potluck din-

ner was then planned and coor-dinated by the committee with members and sponsors of pro-spective new members bringing a variety of appetizers, salads, entrees, and desserts which was enjoyed by the 60 members, prospective new members, and guests who attended.

As a result of our combined efforts, members recruited a total of 23 individuals who will become regular members and 10 who will become social mem-bers in 2014. Lodge member Tina Morese recruited nine fam-ily members, and Paul and Lucy McKinley recruited seven. Mary Mercorelli recruited three, and Marisa Pilette, Ben Polagruto, Stephanie Ferlazzo and Claudia Rose each recruited two. Gloria Cullati, Joe Giuliani, Janet Pec-orari, Frank Lombardo, George DiMatteo, and Mike Lioce re-cruited one new member each.

Those are joining our ranks are Kim, Martha, Robert, and Salvatore Morese, John Ama-bile, John Berard, Edda Bros-si, Maureen Carlucci, Nan-cy Foody, Deborah Halcott,

by Janet Pecorari

New members and their families at the March meeting of the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411.

On Wednesday, October 23, 2013, Worcester Lodge #168 cel-ebrated the end of its annual bocce season with a wonderful ban-quet catered by Mike & Maria’s Catering. A delicious buffet menu of pasta, meatballs, baked chicken, eggplant, sausage and peppers, mushrooms, salad, and dessert was truly enjoyed by everyone! As he has in the past, Kevin Mercadante took charge and did a great job as Chairman of the bocce tournament. Lodge President Mike Sacco took the opportunity to show the Lodge’s appreciation to Kevin Mercadante for all his years of hard work and dedication.

This year’s tournament drew some new members who presented some serious challenges to the more seasoned players! The excite-ment and thrills of the games were felt and enjoyed by all present, whether they were players or spectators.

The games would not be as successful or as pleasant to watch if the bocce courts were not kept in great condition by a crew of dedicated members who arrived early and stayed late, making sure the courts were in pristine condition and serving as refer-ees. The crew of volunteers included Francesco Visci, Pasquale Sacco, Mike Sacco, Enzo Angilella, and Angelo Palumbo. Bocce bookkeeper, Linda Sacco, made sure all scores were noted and properly recorded.

The winning team in Division A was Team Paesani, with Captain Angelo Palumbo, Francesco Visci, Dominic Visci, Andrew Palumbo, Jim White, and Nick Palumbo. The winning team in Division B was Team Mercadante, including Team Captain Kristopher Mercadante, Mike Ottaviano, Tom Ottaviano, Salvatore Ventriglia, John Gianetti, and Kevin Mercadante.

This year’s Most Sportsmanlike Team award, donated by Thomas Colletta, was given to The Sons of Italy Seniors whose members include Captain Gladys Bello, Shirley Batelle, Christine Riggieri, June Carelli, Irene Giarusso, Leona Mazzamurro, and Maria Sciannameo. Congratulations to them all! Thank you to everyone, players and supporters, for another great season! See you all back next year!

Adrienne Jones, Donald and Elizabeth Lambert, Lindsay Lombardo, Dimitri and Marjo-rie Lyssikatos, Carol Manning, Robert Merullo, Edward Rose, Gary Stucchi, Ruthann To-

massini, Eleanor Torelli, Cathy Washburn, Sally Brady, Joseph Hurwitz, Nancy Lavash, David Linsky, Nicholas Mabardy, Emerson and Joan Taves, Peter Thompson, Ruby Torres, and

Lorraine Wales. Given the success of this

membership drive, the Fran-cesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 will plan an additional member-ship drive in 2014.

Worcester Lodge #168 Celebrates End of Bocce Tournamentby Maria Sciannameo, Ed.D.

(L-R): Winners of the Most Sportsmanship award: Chairman Kevin Mercadante, Maria Sciannameo, Christine Riggieri, Captain Gladys Bello, June Carelli, Irene Giarusso, Shirley Batelle, and Leona Mazzamurro.

(L-R): Winners in Division B, from Team Mercadante: Michael Ottaviano Sr., Thomas Ottaviano, Kevin Mercadante, Captain Kristopher Mercadante, and John Giannete.

(L-R): Volunteer crew Kevin Mercadante, Francesco Visci, Angelo Palumbo, Pasquale Sacco, Enzo Angilella, and Mike Sacco.

Chairman Kevin Mercadante presents a gift of appreciation to Bookkeeper Linda Sacco.

L o d g e P r e s i d e n t M i k e Sacco presenting a gift of apprec i a t ion to Bocce Chairman Kevin Mercadante.

(L-R): The winners in Division A – Team Paesani: James White, Domenico Visci, Bocce Chairman Kevin Mercadante, Captain Angelo Palumbo, Francesco Visci, Andrew Palumbo, and Nicholas Palumbo.


LODGE NEWS

The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held their Bocce Tournament at the new Methuen Sons of Italy 902 on Sunday, September 22, 2013. The newly revitalized Sam Musemici Junior Lodge of Methuen entered two teams to participate. Each team played against the two teams from the Wilmington Junior Lodge.

The Methuen Junior Lodge prevailed in the fi rst round of each match and continued to the fi nals to compete against each other. The second place team consisted of Captain Jessica Giuffrida, Samantha Giuffrida, Michael Buonanno, and Nathan D’Amato.

The fi rst place team included Captain Matthew Giannasca, Jack Earnshaw, Scott Jackson, and Joseph Dunkin.

This is the fi rst competition held on the four state-of-the-art bocce courts at the new Sons of Italy, with hopes of many more in years to come.

Junior Lodge advisor Larry Giordano was very pleased with the performance of our young members and sportsmanlike conduct. The Junior Lodge is just starting their programs — they will meet on the third Sunday of each month from 12:00 -2:00 p.m. Membership is open to all boys and girls ages 10-17 who are of Italian descent.

Methuen Junior LodgeBack in Business

by Eileen Giordano

The Methuen Junior Lodge bocce teams celebrating their first and second place finishes at the Grand Lodge Bocce Tournament.

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Bereavement Brunch/Luncheons On September 17, 2013 at WCTV Studios in Wilmington, the Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 was honored with the iPods for Wounded Veterans Humanitarian Award.

According to Paul Cardello, the Chairman of the organization and host of the show iPods for Wounded Veterans, this award was given to the Lodge for the outstanding work the organiza-tion does on behalf of the country’s wounded veterans. This is the third year that the Lodge has been involved in the project. Kevin Caira accepted the award with members Gerry Pupa

and Lennie Malvone. The Lodge became involved in order to help veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan re-adjust after receiving body-altering wounds. Kevin Caira remarked that he continues to receive calls from veterans at Walter Reed Army Hospital in Washington, D.C. thank-ing him and the Lodge for providing so many iPods for returning wounded veterans.

Before the end of the show, Brother Caira, on behalf of the Lodge, surprised Mr. Cardello with a $1,000 check for him to purchase and deliver more iPods.

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183Honored with Humanitarian Award

by Lennie Malvone

(L-R): Bob Regan from the iPod Project, Lennie Malvone and Gerry Pupa, members of the Roncalli Trust, Kevin Caira, Chairman of the Roncalli Trust, State Representative James Miceli, who presented the Lodge with a State House Proclamation, and Paul Cardello, Chairman of iPods for Wounded Veterans.

John F. Bagen of Quincy was recently named the 2013 Man of the Year by the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #278 of Weymouth. John was honored for being an active and vital member of the Lodge for over twenty years. He currently serves as the Lodge Vice President, on the Board of Governors and the Building Corporation, as Chairman of the Christmas Raffl e, and in count-less other roles.

He was the recipient of com-mendations from Mayor Sue Kay of Weymouth and Mayor Thomas Koch of Quincy, as well as from the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. A reception in his honor was held on Saturday, November 2, 2013, and was at-tended by over 100 friends and family members.

JOHN F. BAGENNamed

“Man of the Year”by Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #278

John F. Bagen was named the 2013 Man of the Year by the Giuseppe Verdi Lodge #278.

The Granite State Lodge #2380 made a donation to Gerry’s Food Pantry in Rochester, New Hampshire. Lodge President Michael Dello Iacono presented a check from the Lodge to Jandee Lawler, Coordinator at the food pantry.

Granite State Lodge #2380Donates to Gerry’s Food Pantry

Lodge President Michael Dello Iacono presents a check to Jandee Lawler, coordinator at Gerry’s Food Pantry.

by Michael Dello Iacono


LODGE NEWS

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(Photos by C. Parrella)

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(L-R): Front row: Donna Segreti Reilly, Cathy Agostinelli, Mary Lou Abbatessa, Janice Pomeroy, andNational Past President Philip Boncore. Second row: Michael Abbatessa,Lodge President Joseph Boncore,Philip Boncore, Lucy Boncore,Robert Boncore, Arthur “Skip” Marcella, and Michael Cassese.Third row: Driver Chris Martino,Anthony Fonte, Fred Martino, andAcadia Bombaci.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057Marches in

Columbus Day Parade

The Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 celebrated Columbus Day and Italian Heritage Month by marching in the Columbus Day Parade on Mon-day, October 14, 2013 in Revere, Massachusetts. The Lodge members marched alongside a wine-making themed fl oat created by Parade Master Ferdinand (Fred) Martino.

Tewksbury Lodge #2872 - PIZZA WARSby Crescenzo Parrella

(L-R): Lodge Trustee Charles Coppola, Wicked Cheesy staff, and Lodge President George Iannuzzo.

(L-R): Lodge Trustee Charles Coppola, Villa Roma Pizza staff, and Lodge President George Iannuzzo.

(L-R): Lodge Trustee Charles Coppola, North End Diner and Pizzeria staff, and Lodge President George Iannuzzo.

The Tewksbury Lodge #2872 held a “Pizza Wars” competition on Wednesday, May 8, 2013 to raise funds for the Order. Ten pizza shops participated. The North End Diner and Pizzeria came out in fi rst place, with Villa Roma Pizza taking second and Wicked Cheesy in third. The winners were presented with certifi cates and custom chef’s hats bearing the Lodge name and Sons of Italy logo.



LODGE NEWS

The Granite State Lodge #2380 Annual Picnic was held on Sunday, August 18, 2013 at member John Mammone’s home in Middleton, New Hamp-shire. The pictures of our more senior members playing bocce are a testimonial to the fact that bocce can be enjoyed by people of all ages: both Clelia and Mario are in their nineties and are an inspiration to all of us. The games were followed by a barbeque of hamburgers, hot-dogs, and sausages with vinegar peppers, homemade gnocchi, and all the fi xings. The music of Andrea Bocelli and Louie Prima was enjoyed throughout the evening. Everyone in at-tendance had a wonderful time!

Granite State Lodge #2380Annual Picnic


Lodge Vice President Clelia Urcuioli playing bocce.

Lodge members enjoying the festivities.

Lodge member Mario Leone playing bocce.

On September 23, 2013, the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 installed new Vice President Deborah Deputat. The ceremony was offi ciated by State Trustee Charles DeStefano and Lodge President George Iannuzzo.

by Crescenzo Parrella

Tewksbury Lodge #2872Installs New Vice President

(L-R): State Trustee Charles DeStefano, newly installed Vice President Deborah Deputat, and Lodge President George Iannuzzo. (Photo by C. Parrella)

Methuen Lodge #902, in col-laboration with Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley, hosted our fi rst annual Hometown Age Information and Resource Expo on Tuesday, September 24, 2013 at the new lodge home located at 459 Merrimack St., Methuen.

With support from our local Conversation Station, WCCM 110, and 35 human service agencies serving Methuen and the Greater Lawrence area, over 140 guests were provided with information focused on the re-sources, services and programs available to all elders, families,

adults with disabilities, care-givers and local professionals who serve our aging population. These included, Holy Family Hospital, Class, Inc., Mary Im-maculate Center, Lawrence/Methuen Coalition, Home Health VNA, Merrimack Valley Hospice, Comfort Home Care, Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy, Elder Law, Walgreens, Nevins Family of Services, PACE North Shore Program, Northeast Inde-pendent Living, Methuen Coun-cil on Aging, Northern Essex Community College, Veterans Services, Veterans Northeast Outreach Center, Public Health

Department, Methuen Karate Association, and Elder Services.

The event focused on giving people information about where to access or receive insurance benefi ts counseling, informa-tion about assisted living, ac-cess to disability services, social day care programs, or how to develop healthier lifestyles. There were opportunities to ex-plore veteran’s aid, educational and volunteer opportunities. Others chose to have their blood pressure checked or got their annual fl u shot out of the way. Refreshments and free bocce lessons were also a great draw.

METHUEN LODGE #902

by Larry Giordano

Hometown Age Information and Resource Expo

ITAM Lodge #564Bocce League

by Alba Wendling

(L-R): Monday Night Bocce League Banquet Presentation. Captain Tom Delano from last year’s championship team presenting the plaque to this year’s champions: Captain Bernie Roberts, Donna Merletto, Shirley DiNicola, and Nina Mastrangelo.

On Saturday, October 5, 2013, about 100 members and guests enjoyed a gala evening of good food and dancing in celebration of the beginning of our 2013 fall season. State President Carmelita Bello and her sister, State Trustee Mary Ann Bello were our honored guests. State President Bello addressed the guests with words of encouragement as we continue to celebrate our new lodge building and bocce facility. Her words were most appreciated by everyone in attendance.

The Christopher Columbus Discoverers Award — an an-nual award given to a person or group of persons worthy of special recognition of their dedication to the lodge and greater community — was pre-sented to the Methuen Sons of Italy Building Committee, which oversaw the planning and day-to-day construction of this won-derful facility, which includes a function hall, members area, and four state-of-the-art indoor bocce courts. The members of the Building Committee are:

Methuen Lodge #902Christopher Columbus Dinner Dance

by Eileen GiordanoMike Cuscia, Joe Salvo, Bob Mele, Carmelo Caruso, Dick Guselli, and Lodge President Armand Buonanno.

The bocce courts are uniquelyconstructed of mater ia ls imported directly from Italy, and were built by a Michi-gan group. These courts took over three weeks of work to complete and are the only ones of their kind on the East Coast. Methuen Lodge #902 members are most proud of the bocce area and the won-derful old and new active mem-bers this sport has brought together.

Our guests danced the night away to the music of Russ McLeash, a local disc jockey who certainly knows how to keep a party moving!

The Methuen Sons of Italy is planning several events for the upcoming months. Check our website — www.methuensonsofItaly.com for more information on activities and bocce. Any-one is welcome to stop by and enjoy lunch or dinner Monday through Saturday. Hall rentals are welcome.

On October 26, 2013, the Granite State Lodge #2380 held a dinner in celebration of Italian Heritage Month at St. Mary’s Church in Rochester, New Hampshire. The meal consisted of homemade spaghetti and meatballs, salad, garlic bread, and cookies.

Granite State Lodge #2380Celebrates Italian Heritage Month

(L-R): Natalie Dello Iacono, Elana Centipizzutilli, Krissy Telles, Loraine Bonia, and Clelie Urcuioli.




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LODGE NAME CITY NAMEWorcester #168 Worcester Mary GerardiWorcester #168 Worcester Robert A. GiumentaroWorcester #168 Worcester Michael J. PalumboBandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro John A. Auricchio Jr.ITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Leo A. FrieriITAM #564 Pittsfi eld Tom RicciNorth Adams #704 North Adams Doris MerliniMethuen #902 Methuen Joseph S. GiuffridaPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Bruno PalumboPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Pasquale SclafaniRegina Margherita Mixed #1094 Waltham Lucille J. LoPrestiRegina Margherita Mixed #1094 Waltham Angelo A. PetrinoVeturia Romana #1200 Salem Raymond E. Bourgeois Sr.Norwood Italian #1235 Norwood Angelina PetrozziNorwood Italian #1235 Norwood Robert A. PisoQuincy Men’s #1295 Quincy Ronald William BakerArlington Men #1349 Arlington Angelo A. BergantinoJoseph Gorrasi #1406 Woburn James A. GarbinoJoseph Gorrasi #1406 Woburn Stanley MalvarosaFrancesco DeSanctis #1411 Natick Pearl CristoforiWinchester Men #1580 Winchester Dominic P. GuarinoSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Vincent M. MilanoSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Jennie OlivadessaG. Marconi #1620 Lee Rosalie McCollumSeacoast Area #2303 Portsmouth Pat SempriniJohn A. Volpe #2677 N. Easton Antonio Volpe

In Memory ofJOSEPH S. GIUFFRIDA

With Deepest CondolencesState Past President Charlie Perenick

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to download the application, or contact your Lodge President.

Joseph S. Giuffrida, a lifelong resident of Lawrence passed away peacefully on Sunday , November 17 th

surrounded by his loving family.

Joeseph was born on November 8, 1924, and was the son o f Pe t r ina and Giusseppe Giuf f r ida . He attended Holy Rosary Grammar School and Lawrence High School. He later went on to rece ive h is pro fess iona l d e s i g n a t i o n o f M . A . A . (Massachusetts Accredited Assessor) at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst.

Joe was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years, Sandy, and brother Mario Giuffrida. H is fami ly inc ludes h is cherished daughters Patricia and husband Nelson Mariano of Lawrence, Jo-Anne and husband Scott Corcoran of Methuen, grandchildren Joseph Mariano and his wife Kelly (Stevens), and Christina Mariano. Joe was proudest of his great-grandson, Anthony Joseph Mariano. Joe is also survived by a godchild, Ida Vasta of Lawrence as well as nephews Richard Giuffrida and his wife JoAnn, and Ronald

Giuffrida and Kathy Burke all of Chicago.

Joe began his work career as a driver for the Eagle Wonder Cleaners, where he met his future wife ... the boss’s daughter, Sandy. They were married in 1946. He worked for more than 20 years for the H.P. Hood Company as a milkman, supervisor and later as the Vice President of the Hood Credit Union.

In 1968, the Honorable Joseph Bacigaluppo, Justice of the Lawrence District Court, appointed Joe the fi rst offi cial Court Officer, followed by Deputy Probation Offi cer, due to his ability to communicate with juveniles. Joe was then appointed Assistant Registrar of Deeds by John J. Buckley, which for three years, he did in conjunction with his position of Deputy Probation Offi cer, at the request of Judge Bacigaluppo. One year later, Joe became acting Registrar of Deeds and Assistant Land Court Recorder. A vacancy in the Assessor’s Department in Lawrence City Hall, prompted Joe to apply. He was selected, and four years later was appointed by the

In Memory of State Past PresidentJoseph S. Giuffrida

Mayor as Chairman of the Board and Chief Assessor. In October 2008, Joe retired from this position after 36 years of service to the City of Lawrence. Joe was dedicated to the Order Sons of Italy since he joined over 50 years ago. He had served for 24 consecutive years as an immediate member of the Grand Council. During his early years, he served as Orator, as Trustee and Chairman of the Community Center Trust. Following many years of faithful service to Lawrence Lodge 902, the brothers and sisters of Lodge 902 honored him in

1994 for his accomplishments. On the Sons of Italy Grand Lodge level, Joe served as State Trustee for 8 years, Chairman of the State Trustees for 3 years, State Financial Secretary for 4 years, and State Orator for 4 years, State 1st Vice President for 2 years and State President for 4 years. As a member of the State Council he chaired the committee to review the State By-Laws, chaired a reception for the Italian Council General, chaired the United Cerebral Palsy Telethon for 4 years, served as a member of the Italian Cultural Commission, liaison to the Italian Student Ambassador Program, liaison to the cable program Tele-Italia, a member of the Italian Republic Day Committee for 3 years and then Chairman. Joe worked to promote the teaching of Italian in public high schools with the President of the Senate in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Joe was also a Supreme Lodge Member of the Immigration Committee, former Deputy of the Ohio Grand Lodge, a member of the National Commission for Social Justice, a member of the Supreme

Council O.S.I.A., a member of the Advisory Board of the Don Orione Home and Madonna Queen National Shrine.

Joe has been a member of the St. Alfio Society for 52 years serving as Treasurer for 30 of those years, as well as a member of the Council. He also was a member of the Board of Directors of the Casa Monte Cassino, a home away from home that brings people from Italy and other countries that need medical care at a Boston Hospital, a member of the American Heart Association, member of the Holy Family Guild, member and Past President for 2 years of the Essex County Assessor’s Association and past president of the Legislative Council. He was a faithful communicant of the Holy Rosary Church at Corpus Christi Parish. He was also involved with programs such as Big Brothers/Big Sisters, YWCA Battered Women, Abused Children and Mothers Against Drunk Driving.

Contr ibut ions in Joe ’s memory may be made to the St. Alfi o Society, 20 Common Street, Lawrence, MA 01841.

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