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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2012SONS OF ITALY NEWS

SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2012(ISSN 0038-1446)VOL. LXXXVII - NO. 5

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The Annual Kick-off event this year will be held at the Grand Staircase of the State House on Monday, October 1, from 10:30 AM–1:00 PM. Coro Dante will be performing the American and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamation by Governor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Consul General of Italy, Giuseppe Pastorelli. A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Free and open to the public. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Dr. John Christoforo 781-648-5678, Kevin Caira 978-657-7734, Lino Rullo 781-862-1633, Hon. Joseph Ferrino 617-569-2110

OCTOBER IS ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH IN MASSACHUSETTS.CELEBRATE ITALIAN HERITAGE WITH A MONTH-LONG CALENDAR OF EVENTS.

2012 October Italian Heritage Month

Calendar of Events

Kevin A. Caira, PresidentDr. John Christoforo, Chairman of the Board

Salvatore Bramante, Vice-President Fiscal AffairsMarisa Di Pietro, Recording Secretary

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

Giuseppe Pastorelli, Consul General of Italy, Honorary ChairmanDr. Spencer DiScala, Historian

Dr. Stephen F. Maio, Director of EducationAnna Quadri, Director of Public Relations

James DiStefano, State President OSIA, DirectorMaurizio Pasquale, COMITES, DirectorComm. Lino Rullo, President Emeritus

Hon. Joseph V. Ferrino, Chairman Emeritus

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

OCTOBER ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH COMMITTEE

Saturday,September 22

Monday,September 24

Friday,September 28

Friday,September 28




Sunday,September 30 toSaturday,October 6

AN EVENING OF COMEDY & MUSIC WITH LENNY CLARK AND STEVE SWEENEY. 6:30 PM. Comedy and music featuring Lenny Clark, Steve Sweeney, JohnnyPizzi, Patty Ross, North Shore Accapella & MORE! Light Buffet. $50 per person.SPONSOR: Columbus Day Celebration Committee. LOCATION: Madonna Queen Shrine Hall (Don Orione), 147 Gladstone Street, East Boston, MA.COORDINATOR: Joseph Ruggiero (617) 590-3035

JAMES FORTI: Italian Genealogical Searches. 7:00 PM. James Forti, founding member of the Italian Genealogical Society of America, will speak on the basics ofan Italian genealogical search. Refreshments to follow presentation. Free and open to the public.SPONSOR: Italian Culture Commission. LOCATION: Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA. COORDINATOR: Patrick Moreno (781) 272-5375,[email protected]

DANTE NEW BOOK FORUM: ALESSANDRO ORSINI “Two Political Philosophers and the Struggle for Italy’s Soul: Gramsci and Turati.” 7:00 PM. Chair: JerryBello. Comment: Spencer Di Scala. Presentation: Alessandro Orsini. Jerry Bello is a Legal Administrator for Keegan Werlin, a Boston law firm and treasurer of theDante Alighieri Society of Boston. Spencer Di Scala is a Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Boston and President of the Dante Alighieri Societyof Massachusetts. Alessandro Orsini teaches at the University of Rome “Tor Vergata” and LUISS. He is author of Anatomy of the Red Brigades: The Religious Mindsetof Modern Terrorists, chosen one of the most important books of 2011 by Foreign Affairs. His new book, Gramsci e Turati:le due sinistre” has set off a firestorm in Italy.Currently Professor Orsini is a Research Affiliate at MIT’s Center for International Studies, doing research on terro.SPONSOR: Dante Alighieri Society. LOCATION: 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA. COORDINATOR: Luisa Marino, Vice President for Cultural Affairs(617) 876-5160

CLASSICAL ORGAN CONCERT with FRANCESCO CERA OF ROME. 8:00 PM. Francesco Cera of Rome returns after a 15-year absence to present the music ofGirolamo Frescobaldi, Michelangelo Rossi, other composers from 17th century Italy, and J. S. Bach. Mr. Cera is one of Italy’s leading early music specialists, and isparticularly well-known for his performances of 17th century harpsichord and organ music. He has performed in important international festivals and on historicalorgans throughout Europe. Light non-alcoholic refreshments will be offered after the concert. $20; Old West Organ Society (OWOS) members $15; student andseniors $10.SPONSOR: Old West Organ Society (OWOS). LOCATION: Old West Church, 131 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA (between MGH and Gov’t Center, near the BowdoinMBTA station). COORDINATOR: Margaret Angelini, Executive Director, OWOS; cell: (508) 380-1660, home: (508) 435-6167, email: [email protected]

ANNUAL CHICKEN BBQ. 12:00 PM. Annual event featuring food and festivities. BBQ Chicken, potato salad, coffee, desserts. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be onsale. Raffles for theme baskets, 50/50. Adults: $10.00; Children: $5.00.SPONSOR: Bandiera e Concordia #240 (Marlboro). LOCATION: Marlboro Fish and Game, 1 Muddy Lane, Marlboro, MA. COORDINATOR: Elizabeth Evangelous(508) 485-2150, [email protected]

ITALIAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH KICKOFF DINNER DANCE. 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour (Cash Bar). 7:00 PM - Buffet Dinner. Dancing to the stylings ofentertainer Stephen Savio. Door Prizes and Raffles. $35.00 per person.SPONSOR: Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. LOCATION: Watertown Sons of Italy , 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. COORDINATOR: Paul Guida, Grand Lodgeof Massachusetts (617) 489-5234, [email protected]

HAWAIIAN LUAU PARTY. 7:00 PM. Full Course Polynesian Buffet. This event will feature entertainment by DJ Alan La Bella, as well as door prizes and a raffle.$20 per person.SPONSOR: Santa Familia Mixed Lodge #2834. LOCATION: Holy Family Church Hall, 26 Bessom Street, Lynn, MA. COORDINATOR: Ralph Jamieson(781) 593-3764, [email protected]

A WEEK IN EMILIA-ROMAGNA — An Italian Atmosphere in the States. The Wine Consortium of Romagna, the Consulate General of Italy in Boston, Comites andother Italian and Italian-American Associations are pleased to present wines of Emilia-Romagna at various events and dinners in Boston, Cambridge, andProvidence, RI.COORDINATOR: Ufficio Scolastico, Consulate General of Italy* (617) 722-9409. PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS: Filippo Restaurant (617) 742-4143;Dante Restaurant (617) 497-4200; Al Forno Restaurant (401) 273-9760; Hotel Marriot Downtown (401) 454-1492; Top of the Hub Restaurant (617) 536-1775


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Dear Brothers and Sisters,Kathy and I hope that all of

you enjoyed the beautiful sum-mer we had this year. Now that September is here, it’s time for all of us to resume our Lodge schedules. The Grand Lodge would like to thank all those who participated in this sum-mer’s activities. On June 16 we held our State Convention at the Holiday Inn in Mansfi eld. On August 4 we held our Grand Lodge Lobsterfest at the Hing-ham Sons of Italy. On July 26, I along with National Second Vice President Joseph Russo and our wives represented the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts at a national plenary session in Chicago, Illinois. I am happy to report that the Supreme Lodge has stuck to its budget restric-tions and is presently doing well.

I am extremely happy to re-port that the National Commis-sion for Social Justice (CSJ), through their concerted ef-forts, has succeeded in seeing the television program “Jersey Shore” taken off the air. The goal of the CSJ is to fi ght bias, bigotry, and defamation against Italians and Italian Americans and promote a positive image for Americans of Italian heri-tage. That is why it is extremely important that we continue to support our local and national CSJs. The National CSJ has put together a program called Recurring Gifts, making recur-ring monthly gifts an easy way to provide support to the CSJ. Once you sign up, (which can

be done by visiting osia.org or by calling the National offi ce), your donation is automatically charged to your credit card each month. A donation as small as $5 to $10 per month will help the CSJ to continue fi ghting for us. If we want CSJ to continue doing great work for Italian Americans we must support them.

On September 23, 2012, the Rocky Marciano Statue Unveil-ing Ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. at Rocky Marciano Stadium at Brockton High School – 470 Forest Avenue – Brockton. We encourage all of our members to attend this great event.

Last year’s Italian Heritage Month Dinner Dance was a sellout and we expect the same to be true this September 29, 2012. There will be a great buffet dinner and Steve Savio will perform for your listening and dancing pleasure. Tickets can be purchased by calling the Grand Lodge.

On October 1, 2012, the Oc-tober Italian American Heritage Month Committee will be hold-ing its annual kickoff at the Massachusetts State House Grand Staircase at 10:30 a.m. We encourage our members to join the celebration; the Gover-nor will be reading the October Italian Heritage Month procla-mation, Italian legislators will be thanking the Committee for their hard work, and they will serve refreshments. Again I ask that members please come and

celebrate our Italian Heritage Month Kickoff. Please also participate in the many events that are going on throughout the State.

On October 7 we will be participating in the Boston Co-lumbus Day Parade, this year held in East Boston. The Sons of Italy will be in division three (3); all members are welcome to enjoy either marching with the Grand Lodge, or riding in the many cars or fl oats that will be available. The start time is 1:00 p.m.; we will be lining up in the Suffolk Downs parking lot at 11:30 a.m.

The Purple Aster on Novem-ber 3, 2012 will be held at the American Legion Nonantum Post 440 in Newton. This is our signature event, and we need our membership to come and celebrate this great event and make it outstanding once again. Tickets are available at the Grand Lodge.

Kathy and I hope that all of our members enjoy October as Italian Heritage Month and show your pride in being Italian American. Get involved with your communities to spread our Italian heritage, culture and language, at your local city halls, libraries, or lodges, and invite your community to join you in celebrating October as Italian Heritage Month.

May God bless you all, the Order Sons of Italy in America, and all our service men and women overseas protecting our freedom.

Cari Fratelli e Sorelle,Kathy ed io ci auguriamo

che abbiate tutti trascorso una stupenda estate quest’anno. Ora che il mese di settembre e’ giunto, e’tempo che tutti noi riprendiamo le attivita’ delle nostre logge. La Grande Log-gia desidera ringraziare tutti coloro che presero parte nelle attivita’ estive. Il 16 giugno ebbe luogo il nostro congresso statale all’Holiday Inn di Man-sfi eld. Il 4 agosto ebbe luogo la festa dell’aragosta della Grande Loggia che si tenne alla Loggia SOI di Hingham. Il 26 luglio, unitamente al secondo Vice Presidente Nazionale Joseph Russo, e le nostre consorti, siamo stati a Chicago, Illinois, per la sessione plenaria nazio-nale, rappresentando la nostra Grande Loggia del Massachu-setts. Sono lieto di riferirvi che la Loggia Suprema ha delib-erato di mantenere le restrizioni del biilancio. Al presente tutto va’ bene.

Sono estrememamente felice di riferire che la Commissione Nazionale per la Giustizia So-ciale (CSJ), mediante i propri sforzi, e’ riuscita a far terminare il programma televisivo ‘Jersey Shore’. Il fi ne del CSJ e’ quello di lottare contro ogni forma di pre-giudizio e diffamazione contro gli italiani ed italo americani, e promuovere un’immagine posi-tiva del retaggio italiano per gli americani. Ecco perche’ e’ as-solutamente importante che noi tutti continuiamo a sostenere il CSJ, sia locale che nazionale. Quello nazionale ha introdotto un nuovo programma “doni continui”, incoraggiando offerte mensili come veicolo semplice per provvedere aiuto fi nanziario

al CSJ. Una volta che vi impreg-nate, per iscritto, potete pro-cedere contattando OSIA.org, oppure telefonando alla sede nazionale, e la vostra offerta vi-ene automaticamente caricata sulla vostra carta di credito, ogni mese. Un’offerta, anche minima di $5 o $10 al mese, puo’ aiutare il CSJ a continu-are la sua lotta nell’interesse di tutti noi. Se vogliamo che il CSJ continui nel suo grande sforzo per gli italo americani, dobbiamo sostenerlo.

Il 23 settembre 2012 la statua di Rocky Marciano sara’ inau-gurata in una cerimonia che avra’ luogo alle ore tredici allo stadio ‘Rocky Marciano’ della scuola secondaria di Brockton, al 470 Forest Avenue, Brockton. Desideriamo incoraggiare tutti i nostri membri a presenziare alla cerimonia.

L’anno scorso la cena dan-zante del Mese del Retaggio Culturale Italiano fu un tutto esaurito, e ci aspettiamo altret-tanto quest’anno, il 29 settem-bre, 2012. Ci sara’ un sontuoso buffet, e Steve Savio si esibira’ per rallegrare tutti. I biglietti si possono acquistare telefonando alla Grande Loggia.

Il 1 ottobre 2012 il Comi-tato del Mese del Retaggio italo Americano dara’ inizio alle festivita’ sulla grende scalinata del Palazzo del Governo del Massachusetts, alle ore 10:30. Esortiamo i nostril membri a partecipare alle celebrazioni; il Governatore dello Stato leggera’ il proclama per il Mese del Re-taggio Italiano, ed i legislatori italo americani ringrazieranno il Comitato per la loro laboriosa iniziativa, e serviranno pure I rinfreschi. Chiedo di nuovo che

i nostril membri vengano alle celebrazioni del Mese della Cul-tura Italiana. Partecipate pure, vi prego, ai molteplici eventi che si terranno in tutto lo Stato.

Il 7 ottobre parteciperemo alla sfi lata del “Columbus Day” che quest’anno avverra’ ad East Boston. I ‘Figli d’Italia’ marcer-anno col contingente # 3. Ogni membro e’ benvenuto, sia mar-ciando assieme ai membri della Grande Loggia, o comodamente accomodato sia sulle machine che sui carri allegorici parte-cipanti. L’inizio della sfilata sara’ alle ore 13. L’adunata del gruppo ‘Figli d’Italia’ inizia alle ore 11:00, nel parcheggio dell’ippodromo ‘Suffolk Downs’.

Il banchetto “Purple Aster” del 3 novembre 2012 avra’luogo all’ “American Legion Post 440, in Newton. Questo e’ l’evento chiave nostro, per cui desid-eriamo che i nostril membri vengano per celebrare questo grande evento e renderlo an-cora una volta stupendo. I big-lietti sono disponibili presso le Grande Loggia.

Kathy ed io ci auguriamo che tutti i nostril membri si godano il mese di ottobre e gli eventi culturali di esso, e manifestino il loro orgoglio di italo americani. Siate partecipi nelle vostre comunita’ e dif-fondete la nostra cultura e la nostra lingua, sia nei municipi locali che nelle biblioteche , o logge, ed incoraggiate i concit-tadini a far parte, con voi, delle celebrazioni del mese dedicato alla cultura italina.

Che Dio benedica tutti voi, l’Ordine Figli d’Italia in Amer-ica, e tutti gli uomini e donne delle forze armate che all’estero proteggono las nostra liberta’.

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LEE LIBRARY DISPLAY. Library Hours: Mon-Tue-Thur (10:00 AM- 8:00 PM); Wed-Fri (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM); Sat (10:00 AM - 2:00 PM). Display of early info on thehistory of the G. Marconi Lodge #1620 and display of books on Italy and books written by Italian American authors. Free.SPONSOR: G. Marconi Lodge #1620. LOCATION: Lee Library, 100 Main Street, Lee, MA. COORDINATOR: Steve Cozzaglio (413) 243-3204,[email protected]

The ANNUAL KICK-OFF event this year will be held at the Grand Staircase of the State House from 10:30 AM–1:00 PM. Coro Dante will be performing theAmerican and Italian anthems and other musical selections. Attend with friends and family and show your support for October Italian Heritage Month! A proclamationby Governor Deval Patrick will be read. Honored Guest: Consul General of Italy, Giuseppe Pastorelli. A wonderful program has been planned, so please join us! Freeand open to the public. Refreshments will be served.LOCATION: Grand Staircase, State House, Boston, MA. COORDINATORS: Chairman Dr. John Christoforo 781-648-5678, Kevin Caira 978-657-7734, Lino Rullo781-862-1633, Hon. Joseph Ferrino 617-569-2110

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS ART CONTEST. This art contest is open to Greater Lynn students in grades 1-8. Students wishing to participate in Grades 1-3 can colorin a pre-outlined poster (please contact President Ralph Jamieson for copies of this poster). Students in Grades 4-5 may submit a freehand portrait of ChristopherColumbus (this should be their interpretation of the explorer and should be drawn in pencil on 1 (one) 8.5 x 11 sheet of paper). Students in Grades 6-8 may use upto three (3) 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper to create their interpretation of a “1492 style” navigational map that might have been used by Columbus and his crew on theirvoyage. (Students should create their own map based on research of period appropriate maps.) Students should include their name, grade, and school on the backof their submission. Entries must be received at the address specified below no later than November 10, 2012. Winning entries will be notified. Cash prizes will beawarded for first, second, and third in each category.SPONSOR: Santa Familia Mixed Lodge #2834. LOCATION: Holy Family Rectory, Attn: Christopher Columbus Art Contest, 26 Bessom Street, Lynn, MA 01902.COORDINATOR: Ralph Jamieson (781) 593-3764, [email protected]

ITALIAN POT LUCK DINNER, 6:00 PM. A variety of homemade Italian food will be available. $15.00 per person.SPONSOR: Veturia Romana Mixed Lodge #1200. LOCATION: Christopher Columbus Hall, 24 Endicott Street, Salem, MA. COORDINATOR: Rosemarie Connell(978) 745-2560

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MOVIE: Da Vinci’s Ghost: Genius, Obsession, and How Leonardo Created the World in His Own Image with Toby Lester. 7:00 PM. Everybody knows Leonardo’siconic picture of a man standing in a circle and a square. It’s the world’s most famous cultural icon—yet nobody knows its story. Join author Toby Lester as he bringsVitruvian Man to life. It’s a fun and surprising tale, based on his book, that ropes together an eclectic cast of characters, and in the starring role, of course, Leonardohimself. Toby Lester is a journalist, an editor, and an independent scholar. In addition to writing books, he is a long-time contributor to The Atlantic and otherpublications. His book DaVinci’s Ghost was published by Free Press in 2012. Free.SPONSOR: Friends of the Medford Public Library. LOCATION: Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA. COORDINATOR: Barbara Kerr, AssistantDirector, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA (781) 395-7950 www.medfordlibrary.org

ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH FILM SERIES: La Doppia Ora / The Double Hour. 3:00 PM. This series consists of five films to be shown on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm.(2009, 96 minutes, unrated). All films are in Italian with English subtitles.SPONSOR: West End Branch of the Boston Public Library. LOCATION: 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Helen F Bender (617) 523-3957,[email protected]

HISTORY OF ITALIANS IN BROCKTON. 7:00 PM. Research of the history of Italians in Brockton told through newspaper articles and personal stories. Refreshmentswill be served. Free.SPONSOR: Christopher Columbus Lodge #216. LOCATION: George’s Cafe, 228 Belmont Street, Brockton, MA. COORDINATOR: Richard Alfonso (508) [email protected]

SENIOR SPAGHETTI LUNCHEON. 12:00 NOON. Traditional senior luncheon with entertainment. Complimentary.SPONSOR: Columbus Day Celebration Committee. LOCATION: Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282 Bennington Street (Day Square), East Boston, MA. COORDINATOR:Buddy Mangini / Joseph Ruggiero. CONTACT: Buddy Mangini (857) 615-2549, Rosalie Petralia (617) 567-4312

MICHELANGELO ANTONIONI: A Film Retrospective. Antonioni’s feature films and a program of his shorts — stretching from the early ’40s to his most recent work.LOCATION: Carpenter Center for the Visual Arts, Harvard University, Cambridge, MA. SPONSORS: Harvard Film Archive, Consulate General of Italy(617) 495-4700, http://hcl.harvard.edu/hfa/calendar/september12.html

ITALIAN HERITAGE GOLF CLASSIC. 8:00 AM. Includes breakfast, lunch, 18 holes of golf, golf cart. Prizes and Raffles. $125.00 per personSPONSOR: Italian Heritage Committee and Wilmington Sons of Italy. LOCATION: Merrimack Valley Golf Course, Methuen, MACOORDINATOR: Kevin Caira (978) 657-7734

CHIEF MARSHALL’S BANQUET. 6:00 PM. Honoring the Chief Marshall as “Veteran of the Year,” 50/50 drawing — win up to $5,000 — chances $5 each.$40 per person.SPONSOR: Columbus Day Celebration Committee. LOCATION: Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282 Bennington Street (Day Square), East Boston, MA.COORDINATORS: Buddy Mangini (857) 615-2549, Joseph Ruggiero (617) 590-3035

JOVANOTTI IN CONCERT. 6:00 PM. Don’t miss your chance to attend Jovanotti’s concert in Boston!LOCATION: Royale Boston, 279 Tremont Street, Boston, MA. CONTACT: http://royaleboston.com/events/

DAS Lecture Series Presents: MICHAEL DI CLEMENTE. Chair: Anna Maria Buxton. “Gaetano Salvemini: Anti-Fascism in Boston.” Michael Di Clemente has anM.A. in History and is a member of the Dante’s Board of Directors. He wrote his thesis on the activities in the Boston area of anti-Fascist exile and Harvard ProfessorGaetano Salvemini. Anna Maria Buxton, is a biochemist and a member of the Dante Board of Directors.SPONSOR: Dante Alighieri Society. LOCATION: 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA. COORDINATOR: Luisa Marino, Vice President for Cultural Affairs(617) 876-5160

MOVIE: “Swept Away (Travolti da un insolito destino nell’azzurro mare d’Agosto)”. Honoring the film-making of Lina Wertmuller. 9:00 PM. A shipwreck lands afiery upper-class Italian woman (Mariangela Melato) and her fetching yacht hand (Giancarlo Giannini) on a deserted island, where the absence of other distractionsleads to heated discussion about politics, economics, race and gender. Their opposing views eventually lead to passion, but upon rescue, they must face the harshrealities of a society in which class makes all the difference. Cast: Giancarlo Giannini, Mariangela Melato, Richardo Salvino, Isa Danieli, Aldo Puglisi, Eros Pagni.This movie is romantic. Refreshments served. Free. In Italian, 1974, Rated R, 116 minutes. Free.SPONSOR: West End Museum. LOCATION: 150 Staniford Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Duane Lucia, Executive Director (617) 416-0718,thewestendmuseum.org

CELEBRATING ITALIAN HERITAGE - OPENING CEREMONY. 2:00- 5:00 PM. Music, lectures, and refreshments. Part of a month-long exposition of unique Italianartifacts and art by Italian artists - available during regular library hours. Open to the public. Free.SPONSOR: Worcester Lodge #168. LOCATION: Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA. COORDINATOR: Donna Giuliani(508) 791-1904, [email protected]

INCONTRO MEDAGLIA D’ORO 2012-FAA/USA. 6:30 PM. Awards, scholarship and donation to help fund italian language school. Full dinner and dance.$65 per person.SPONSOR: Federation of Abruzzi Associations, Inc. USA. LOCATION: Filippo’s Restaurant, 283 Causeway Street, North End, Boston. COORDINATORS: RosettaRomagnoli (857) 919 2730, Domenico Susi (617) 924 7641

NEWPOLI CELEBRATING ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH. 9:00 PM. A journey through authentic Italian folk music. Ticket $25, advance tickets are recommended.SPONSOR: World On Stage. LOCATION: Maxwell Auditorium, National Heritage Museum, 33 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA. COORDINATOR: Subhash Malhotra(781) 910-1590, [email protected]

COLUMBUS DAY BREAKFAST. 8:00 AM. To thank our supporters and benefactors. Complimentary.SPONSOR: Columbus Day Celebration Committee. LOCATION: Spinelli’s Function Hall, 282 Bennington Street (Day Square), East Boston, MA. COORDINATORS:Buddy Mangini (857) 615-2549, Joseph Ruggiero (617) 590-3035

EAST BOSTON 2012 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE. 1:00 PM. Traditional Columbus Day Parade through the streets of East Boston – a FOUR DIVISION Parade.SPONSORS: Columbus Day Celebration Committee, and East Boston Veteran’s Council. LOCATION: Staging for the Parade starts at 11:00 AM at Suffolk Downs,111 Waldemar Avenue, East Boston. COORDINATORS: Buddy Mangini / Joseph Ruggiero. CONTACT: Buddy Mangini (857) 615-2549

Not to be reproduced without the permission of the Sons of ItalyFor further information about Italian Heritage Month visit www.ItalianHeritageMonth.com



Monday,October 8

Monday,October 8

Monday,October 8

Wednesday,October 10 toThursday,November 15

Wednesday,October 10

COLUMBUS DAY INVITATIONAL. 8:00 AM registration, 10:00 AM shotgun start. 10th Annual Hopkinton Country Club Charity Invitational to benefit the Italian Homefor Children and the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF). Refreshments. Sponsorships available.SPONSOR: Hopkinton Country Club. LOCATION: 208 Saddle Hill Road, Hopkinton, MA. COORDINATOR: Suzanne Delaney (978) 851-2000,[email protected]

COLUMBUS DAY CELEBRATION. 3:30 PM. Four bocce courts open to the public at 3:30 PM; Italian dinner buffet at 5:30 PM. $15.00 per person.SPONSOR: Peter B. Gay Lodge #540. LOCATION: Columbia Cultural Center, 775 John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton, MA. COORDINATOR: Dick Simmons(508) 930-2898, [email protected]

EVENING OF ITALIAN SONG. 5:30 PM. Classically beautiful Italian songs will be played by Ray Carvicchio and sung by Pat Benti, the master of ceremonies.Members of the audience will be invited to sing their favorites. Delicious Italian dinner prepared by Filippo. Reservations necessary. $30 per person. All proceeds tobenefit the Pirandello Lyceum Scholarship Fund.SPONSOR: Pirandello Lyceum. LOCATION: Filippo’s Restaurant, 238 Causeway Street, North End, Boston. COORDINATORS: Rosario (617) 569-7388;Maria (617) 567-1233; and Lola (781) 272-7727

NEW ENGLAND ITALIAN FILM FESTIVAL. The first film retrospective on contemporary Italian cinema in five major universities and colleges of New England.SPONSORS: Consulate General of Italy, UMass Boston, UMass Amherst, Harvard University, University of Rhode Island, Assumption College.COORDINATORS: Prof. Michelangelo La Luna (URI) (401) 874-5968; Prof. Vetri Nathan (UMass Boston) (617) 287-7657; Prof. Stacy Giufre (Assumption C.)(617) 817-7951; Prof. Roberto Ludovico (UMass Amherst) (413) 545-6548

ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH FILM SERIES: Habemus Papam / We Have a Pope. 3:00 PM. This series consists of five films to be shown on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm.(2011, 102 minutes, unrated). All films are in Italian with English subtitles.SPONSOR: West End Branch of the Boston Public Library. LOCATION: 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Helen F Bender (617) 523-3957,[email protected]





Thursday,October 11

Thursday,October 11

Thursday,October 11

Thursday,October 11

Saturday,October 13

Saturday,October 13

Sunday,October 14

Monday,October 15

Tuesday,October 16

RON DELLA CHIESA AT THE ALGONQUIN CLUB. 6:00 PM. Local radio icon Ron Della Chiesa will speak on his new book, “Radio My Way,” which will be followedby a signing (books available for purchase). The event will include a 6:00 PM reception, 6:30 book presentation and signing, and 7:30 buffet dinner. The AlgonquinClub is a private club, and thus requires that a strict business dress code be followed (for men, suit/sport jacket and tie; for women, skirt/pant suit). This event is byRESERVATION ONLY. Seating is limited. Reception / Buffet Dinner. Reservations must be made directly through Dr. Dean Saluti. $65 per person.SPONSOR: Greater Boston Renaissance Lodge #2614. LOCATION: Algonquin Club, 217 Commonwealth Avenue, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Dr. Dean Saluti(617) 285-6565, [email protected]

MOVIE: “The Tiger and the Snow (La Tigre e la neve)”. Honoring the acting and directing Roberto Benigni. 6:30 PM. Italian actor-director Roberto Benigni stars asa romantic poet who vows to follow his love (Benigni’s real-life wife, Nicoletta Braschi) to the ends of the earth — even if that means going to Iraq at the dawn of theAmerican invasion. Borrowing a bit from the plot of Benigni’s Oscar-winning film Life Is Beautiful, this whimsical comedy presents a world in which all camps areabsurd. French actor Jean Reno co-stars. Cast: Roberto Benigni, Jean Reno, Nicoletta Braschi, Tom Waits, Emilia Fox, Jonah Lotan, Noah Margetts, GiuseppeBattiston, Alexis Conran, Andrea Renzi. Director Roberto Benigni. This movie is romantic. Refreshments served. Free. In Italian, 2005, NR, 1hr 53m. Free.SPONSOR: West End Museum. LOCATION: 150 Staniford Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Duane Lucia, Executive Director (617) 416-0718,thewestendmuseum.org

WEDNESDAY BOOK DISCUSSION: Revere Beach Elegy by Ronald Merullo. 6:30 PM. As Merullo reminisces about his childhood in Revere, MA, the pictureemerges of a close Italian American family headed by a father who, despite tragedy in his early life, managed to be an enduring presence and role model for his son.Merullo writes with warmth and a refreshing openness that will endear him to readers.SPONSOR: North End Library. LOCATION: 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA. CONTACT: (617) 227 8135

“ITALIA IN JAZZ”. 7:30 PM. Berklee Global Jazz Institute Director Marco Pignataro in concert with Maestro Riccardo Del Fra.LOCATION: Regatta Bar, Cambridge, MA. CONTACT: Regatta Bar (617) 395-7757

GOLDEN AGE CLUB 10TH ANNIVERSARY HONORING PRES. MARY ANN CERUNDOLO. 12:00 Noon. Golden Age Club 10thAnniversary luncheon in celebrationof Italian Heritage Month, honoring Pres. Mary Ann Cerundolo. $20 per person.SPONSOR: Golden Age Club. LOCATION: Spinelli’s, Day Square, East Boston. COORDINATOR: Judge Joseph Ferrino 617-846-2122

2012 SALVATORE LURIA MEMORIAL LECTURE — Four Decades of Cancer Research: from Discovery to Therapy. 5:00 PM. A conference devoted to the ItalianNobel Prize microbiologist Salvatore Luria, with Nobel Prize Phillip Sharp, Robert Weinberg (founder of the Koch Institute for Integrative Cancer Research) and Italianoncologist Carlo Croce.SPONSORS: Professionisti Italiani a Boston, Consulate General of Italy, Novartis. LOCATION: Martin Conference Center, Harvard University, Boston. CONTACTS:http://piboston.org; www.luriamemorial.eventbrite.com; http://www.eventbrite.com/directory

MAN OF THE YEAR (Hon. Peter W. Agnes). 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Justinian Law Society tribute dinner honoring the Justice of the Massachusetts Appeals Court –Hon. Peter W. Agnes. $65.00 per personSPONSOR: Justinian Law Society. LOCATION: Spinelli’s Function Facility, Route 1 S. Lynnfield, MA. COORDINATOR: John Tocco (617) 542-6200 X212

MOVIE: Blood on the Frame: Murder and Mayhem in Italian Art from Giotto to Caravaggio with David Nolta. 7:00 PM. Long before the crime and horror stories wesee on television and in the movies, violence was a popular theme among visual artists. This lecture takes a look at the way violent criminal acts have been depictedat various periods in the history of Western Art. We will focus on works by a few of the great masters of the Italian Renaissance, including Botticelli, Leonardo andTitian, before discussing the most famous of all painters of violent scenes, Michelangelo Merisi da Caravaggio, who knew his subject inside and out ... David Noltais an art professor at Massachusetts College of Art, and has a Ph.D from Yale where he teaches in the summers. Recently, Nolta was a featured expert on NBC’s“Dateline” television program about “The Da Vinci Code.” Free.SPONSOR: Friends of the Medford Public Library. LOCATION: Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA. COORDINATOR: Barbara Kerr, AssistantDirector, Medford Public Library, 111 High Street, Medford, MA (781) 395-7950 www.medfordlibrary.org

ITALIAN TEACHERS TRAINING. 9:30 AM. Presentation of the latest textbooks from Italy for language teaching, use of movies for the teaching of Italian — a supportfor local teachers of Italian. Light refreshments will be served.SPONSORS: Consulate General of Italy, Wellesley College, University of Rhode Island. LOCATION: University of Rhode Island, Dept. of Modern Languages andLiteratures. COORDINATORS: Ufficio Scolastico, Consulate General of Italy* (617) 722-9409; Prof. Michelangelo La Luna**, (401) 874-5968

BATTLE OF THE NORTH END SAINTS BOCCE TOURNAMENT. 10:30 AM. Bocce tournament between eight North End Feast Societies will be competing. Thesocieties include: St. Joseph Society, St. Agrippina Society, Madonna della Cava Society, Madonna dell Soccorso, St. Anthony Society, St. Rosalia Society andMadonna D’Anzano Society.SPONSORS: North End Feast Societies. LOCATION: Langone Park, Commercial Street, North End, Boston. COORDINATORS: Jason [email protected]

COLUMBUS DAY MASS & LUNCHEON. 9:15 AM. Wreath laying ceremony at the statue of Christopher Columbus, located in front of Union Station at 9:15 AM. Allwelcome — no cost. Annual Memorial Mass at the 10:00 AM Mass at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. All welcome — no cost. Columbus Day Luncheon at Maxwell Silverman’sRestaurant in Worcester, MA. Non-members are welcome to attend, so bring your friends. $30 per person.SPONSOR: Worcester Lodge #168. LOCATION: Union Station/Mt. Carmel Church/Maxwell’s Silverman’s, Mulbbery St./Grove Street, Worcester, MA. COORDINATOR: Mary Ann Bello (508) 856-7391, [email protected]

WORKSHOPS ON CULTURAL ECONOMY. Lectures-Presentations, Workshops and Round Table Discussions with, among others, Paolo Rosa, Founder of StudioAzzurro, Milan, and Luigi Di Corato, Director of Fondazione Musei Senesi. Light refreshments will be served.SPONSORS: Brown University, Studio Azzurro, Fondazione Musei Senesi. LOCATION: Brown University, Providence, RI. COORDINATOR: Brown University,Department of Italian Studies, (401) 863-1000 http://www.brown.edu/Departments/Italian_Studies/index.html

FIRST ANNUAL GAETANO SALVEMINI COLLOQUIUM ON ITALIAN HISTORY AND CULTURE – How Antifascists Understood the Origins of Totalitarianism(and coined the word). 5:30 PM. Renowned Italian historian Emilio Gentile will discuss aspects of Fascism.SPONSORS: Center for European Studies at Harvard and Consulate General of Italy. LOCATION: Minda de Gunzburg Center for European Studies, HarvardUniversity, Cambridge, MA. COORDINATOR: Consulate General of Italy (617) 722-9203




Tuesday,October 16





ITALIAN CULTURAL BOOK PREVIEW. 6:30 PM. The Second Annual Italian Cultural Book Preview Event highlighting items donated to the Brockton Public Libraryby Christopher Columbus Lodge #216. A variety of books and CD’s by Italian authors and about Italian culture and history purchased by the donation will behighlighted and previewed. Light Italian refreshments will be served. All are welcome. Free.SPONSOR: Brockton Christopher Columbus Lodge #216. LOCATION: Brockton Public Library Main Library, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA. COORDINATOR:Jacquelyn Tricomi Bonarrigo (508) 584-9450, [email protected]

CELEBRATING ITALIAN HERITAGE - VENETIAN HOUR. 6:00 PM. Includes movie screening and refreshments. Part of a month-long exposition of unique Italianartifacts and art by Italian artists - available during regular library hours. Open to the public. Free.SPONSOR: Worcester Lodge #168. LOCATION: Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA. COORDINATOR: Donna Giuliani(508) 791-1904, [email protected]

ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH FILM SERIES: Il Divo. 3:00 PM. This series consists of five films to be shown on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm. (2008, 110 minutes, unrated).All films are in Italian with English subtitles.SPONSOR: West End Branch of the Boston Public Library. LOCATION: 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Helen F Bender (617) 523-3957,[email protected]

MOVIE: Mal’occhio. 6:00 PM. Written, directed and produced by Agata De Santis. What happens when you realize that your family is part of a global superstition thatis neither spoken about openly nor even referred to by name? Filmmaker Agata De Santis sets out on a quest to uncover the world of MAL’OCCHIO — the evil eye— where one can become physically ill by another’s envious glances, where the only remedy is a phone call to the old woman down the street, and preventioninvolves wearing strange-looking amulets. Agata travels to Italy, New York, and to her mother’s kitchen in Montrealto to decide once and for all if the evil eye is real.SPONSOR: North End Library. LOCATION: North End Branch Library, 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA. CONTACT: (617) 227 8135.

THE WIDOW IN WHITE: A Multimedia Presentation. 7:00 PM. This multimedia presentation is based on the true stories of two men from Siciliy, Roberto andGiovanni, who united in Washington D.C. in 2005 to ponder their lives. The presentation includes clips from a popular documentary film that also explores thehardships of women that were left behind in Southern Italy when the men immigrated to other countries. This presentation is in conjunction with the Italian Center ofNew York City - North End Boston Office. Refreshments to follow presentation. Free and open to the public.SPONSOR: Italian Culture Commission. LOCATION: Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA. COORDINATOR: Patrick Moreno (781) 272-5375,[email protected]




Thursday,October 18

Friday,October 19

Friday,October 19

Saturday,October 20

Saturday,October 20

Saturday,October 20

Sunday,October 21

Tuesday,October 23 toFriday,November 2

Tuesday,October 23

Tuesday,October 23

DAS Lecture Series Presents: EMILIO GENTILE “Ninety Years After the March on Rome: Interpretations of Fascism” 7:00 PM. Chair: Michael Di Clemente.Comment: Spencer Di Scala. Emilio Gentile is Professor Emeritus, University of Rome, “La Sapienza.” He is the most prominent historian writing on Italian Fascismtoday and has published many books on the subject, including The Sacrilization of Politics in Fascist Italy and Fascismo. Storia e interpretazione. Michael DiClemente has an M.A. in history and is a member of the Dante’s Board of Directors. Spencer Di Scala is Professor of History at the University of Massachusetts Bostonand President of the Dante Alighieri Society.SPONSOR: Dante Alighieri Society. LOCATION: 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA. COORDINATOR: Luisa Marino, Vice President for Cultural Affairs(617) 876-5160

WEST END MUSEUM ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH HONOREES. 7:00 PM. Honoring current and former West Enders of Italian heritage who have contributed topreserving the culture of the West End and its rich immigrant history. 2012 Honorees: Philip Privitera, Joe LoPiccolo, and Sam Bellistri. Refreshments Served. Free.SPONSOR: West End Museum. LOCATION: 150 Staniford Street, Suite 7, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Duane Lucia, Executive Director (617) 416-0718,http://thewestendmuseum.org

TONY DeMARCO & JOE DeNUCCI APPRECIATION NIGHT. 7:00 PM. Special event honoring former World Welterweight Champion Tony DeMarco and formerranked Middleweight contender A. Joseph DeNucci, the distinguished former State Auditor. Space limited, reservation only.

ANDREA ZANZOTTO: Una Finestra sulla Poesia Italiana Contemporanea. 6:30 PM. Prof. Walter Valeri and musicians of the Boston Conservatory will rememberItalian poet Zanzotto on the occasion of the 1st anniversary of his death. Light refreshments will be served.SPONSORS: Walter Valeri (Boston Conservatory), Consulate General of Italy. LOCATION: Boston Conservatory. COORDINATOR: Ufficio Scolastico, ConsulateGeneral of Italy, (617) 722-9409

CELEBRATION OF ITALY “Vieni Con me” Come With Me. 12:00-3:00 PM. Medford Senior Citizens Inc. (MSCI) and Greater Medford VNA is hosting their annualfundraiser. Authentic Italian food furnished by Carlos Catering, Guest Speaker James DiPrima, singing talents of Tony Anzalone, 50/50, raffles, and several desserttables for a “Taste of Italy.” Tickets are now on sale. Seats are limited. $20 per person.SPONSORS: Medford Senior Citizens Inc. (MSCI), Greater Medford VNA. LOCATION: Medford Senior Center,101 Riverside Avenue, Medford, MA. CONTACT: (781) 396-6010

AUTUNNO CENA E BALLO (Autumn Dinner Dance). 6:30 PM. Hors d’oeuvres at 6:30 PM, Dinner and dancing at 7:30 PM. Music by Trilogy. $45 per person.SPONSOR: Burlington Lodge #2223. LOCATION: The Crestview, 36 Montvale Avenue, Woburn, MA. COORDINATOR: Anna McGowan (781) 272-0529,[email protected]

FORT DEVENS GERMAN-ITALIAN REMEMBRANCE CEREMONY. 11:00 AM. Italian and German Community presents a Memorial Service for Italian and Germanprisoners of war who died in America during World War II. Attendance of the Italian community is recommended to support the spirit of the Italian heritage.SPONSOR: Italian and German Community. LOCATION: Fort Devens, Ayer, MA. COORDINATORS: Giovanni Aurilio (617) 484-3112, Lino Rullo (781) 862-1633

SPAGHETTI DINNER. 4:00 PM. Complete spaghetti dinner with back ground music to include: meatballs, salad, beverage, and desert etc.There will also be a 50/50drawing. Adults $7.00, children 10 and under $3.00.SPONSOR: Quattro Eroi Lodge #1414. LOCATION: V.F.W. Hall, 1034 Pond Street, Franklin, MA. COORDINATOR: Valerie Carlucci (401) 585-5681,[email protected]

ANNIVERSARY DINNER DANCE. 7:00 PM–12:00 Midnight. A night of Italian music and Italian food. High Achievement Award will be presented to a deservingrecipient and a scholarship will be awarded to a qualified student going to college. Music by Italian Connection. Multi-course Italian meal with wine. $70 per person.SPONSOR: Augusta Boston Club. LOCATION: Anthony’s of Malden, 105 Canal Street, Malden, MA. COORDINATOR: Andrea Costa, Chairman (603) 508-6432

“ITALY IN SONG” with FERDINANDO ARGENTI. 2:30 PM. Talented singer, Ferdinando Argenti, will present a musical program, “Italy in Song,” which will includemany well-known Italian favorites. Come and enjoy his singing and bring a friend. Light refreshments will be served. Free and open to the public.SPONSOR: Lawrence Ladies Lodge #2026. LOCATION: Corpus Christi Parish Center, 34 Comon Street, Lawrence, MA. COORDINATOR: Mary Paolino(978) 749-9759, [email protected]

Tony Lo Bianco as Mayor Fiorello La Guardia in “THE LITTLE FLOWER.” Matinees and Evenings. “The Little Flower” presents a historic look into the life and careerof Mayor Fiorello H. La Guardia — a courageous and flamboyant personality, who read comics to the children during a newspaper strike, fought against corruptionand cleaned up city politics setting a new standard for mayors and politicians in America. He was a great statesman and champion of the poor and under privileged,and a father figure to millions of Americans living through the hard times of the 1930’s and 1940’s. La Guardia was a man of integrity with outstanding principles,morals and values whose voice resonated throughout America. He was steadfast in standing up for his beliefs regardless of obstacles, challenges or political agenda.The show is set in “present time-1945” and “flashbacks.” Chronologically, it re-enacts important events in La Guardia’s life and the lessons he learned. It movescolorfully through the first half of the 20th century in America, and provides a clear vision of a man who not only lived through those times, but helped shape them. Theproblems La Guardia faced are parallel to those we are facing now. He held strong convictions on family values, inflation, women’s suffrage, financial responsibility,education, unions, political corruption and prohibition. He transcended political party barriers while holding strong to his plan of action that served him well then andcould serve the American people today! What this world needs is another La Guardia, and I am truly honored and excited to present “The Little Flower”, the return ofour One-Man Show. This adaptation is enlightening and inspirational. His legacy will live on forever!SPONSOR: MNA Productions, Inc. LOCATION: Dicapo Theater, 184 East 76th Street, New York, NY.

“WITH MY ITALIAN I …” 4:00 PM. Presentation of job opportunities for those who speak Italian: examples from the college where Madeleine Albright and HilaryClinton have studied. Light refreshments will be served.SPONSORS: Wellesley College, Consulate General of Italy. LOCATION: Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA. COORDINATOR: Ufficio Scolastico, Consulate Generalof Italy (617) 722-9409

TASTE OF ITALY. 6:00–9:00 PM. Tastings of many Italian restaurants from Medford and the surrounding areas, wine, beer, and water ... Hosted by Billy Costa ofTV Diner … we are also raffling a 2012 FIAT 500. Tickets are $100.00 each maximum of 300 to be sold. $35.00 per person.SPONSORS: Kiwanis Club of Medford. LOCATION: John Accardi & Sons, Inc., 85 Commercial Street, Medford, MA. COORDINATOR: Rita Cornelio, Mystic ValleyTravel (781) 396-0710








Friday,October 25 toSaturday,October 27

Friday,October 26

ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH FILM SERIES: Pranzo di Ferragosto / Mid-August Lunch. 3:00 PM. This series consists of five films to be shown on Wednesdays at3:00 pm. (2009, 75 minutes, unrated). All films are in Italian with English subtitles.SPONSOR: West End Branch of the Boston Public Library. LOCATION: 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Helen F Bender (617) 523-3957,[email protected]

CELEBRATING ITALIAN HERITAGE - LECTURES. 6:00 PM. Includes lectures. Part of a month-long exposition of unique Italian artifacts and art by Italian artists -available during regular library hours. Open to the Public. Free.SPONSOR: Worcester Lodge #168. LOCATION: Worcester Public Library, Saxe Room, 3 Salem Street, Worcester, MA. COORDINATOR: Donna Giuliani(508) 791-1904, [email protected]

JAZZ SINGER KRISANTHI PAPPAS. 6:45–7:45 PM. In Honor of Italian Heritage Month, the Friends of the North End Branch Library present jazz singer,Krisanthi Pappas singing the songs of Frank Sinatra.SPONSOR: Friends of the North End Branch Library. LOCATION: 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA. CONTACT: (617) 227-8135

ITALIAN TARANTELLA NIGHT. 7:00 PM. Event will include dancing, refreshments, and a raffle. Free.SPONSOR: Maria Montessori Lodge #1744. LOCATION: Odd Fellows Hall, 16 Maple Street, Belmont, MA. COORDINATOR: Jean Frassica (617) 489-0127,[email protected]

MASSACHUSETTS FOREIGN LANGUAGE ASSOCIATION FALL CONFERENCE. 8:00 AM–6:00 PM.Informational Booth on promotion of the Italian Language inpublic schools. Instructional material for teachers will be available. Free / Donations requested.SPONSOR: C.A.S.IT. LOCATION: Host Hotel, 366 Main Street, Sturbridge, MA. COORDINATOR: M. Gioconda Motta, Chairman of C.A.S.IT (617) 939-4216 ,(617) 939-4216 - [email protected]

MOVIE: “Suspiria.” Honoring the filmmaking of Dario Argento. 9:00 PM. This horror gem follows Susan, a young American girl whose talents have brought her to anillustrious European ballet school. But once she gets there, she realizes there’s something strange going on as she’s faced with a cluster of freaky happenings, froma shower of maggots to poison in her food. What she soon learns is that the school has been a meeting place for witches for many years. Cast: Jessica Harper,Stefania Casini, Flavio Bucci, Miguel Bosé, Barbara Magnolfi, Susanna Javicoli, Eva Axen, Rudolf Schundler, Udo Kier. Director: Dario Argento. This movie is: Scary.1977, Rated R, 98 minutes, Language: Italian. Free.SPONSOR: West End Museum. LOCATION: 150 Staniford Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Duane Lucia, Executive Director (617) 416-0718,thewestendmuseum.org

Saturday,October 27

Saturday,October 27

Saturday,October 27

Sunday,October 28

Monday,October 29

Monday,October 29

Monday,October 29




Sunday,November 4

Sunday,November 11

Thursday,November 15

BOOK DISCUSSION - AUTHOR BRUCE WATSON. 10:00 AM. Massachusetts author Bruce Watson will give a talk on his book, Sacco and Vanzetti:The Men, the Murders, and the Judgment of Mankind. Light refreshments. Free.SPONSOR: Christopher Columbus Lodge #216. LOCATION: Brockton Public Library, Lingos Auditorium, 304 Main Street, Brockton, MA. COORDINATOR: JacquelynTricomi Bonarrigo (508) 584-9450, [email protected]

PORCHETTA PARTY FESTIVAL. 6:30 PM to Midnight. This is the signature event of the Appian Club. A festive autumn party celebrating Italian culture and heritage. Theevening will include appetizers, pasta, chicken marsala, porchetta, potatoes and vegetables, dessert and coffee with musical entertainment for dancing. $60 per person.SPONSOR: Appian Club. LOCATION: 42 Pleasant Street, Stoneham, MA. COORDINATOR: Primo Giusti (781) 729-4449, [email protected]

CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MASQUERADE CARNIVALE. 6:30 PM. Dinner dance with music by David James. Costumes welcomed. Buffet dinner. $30 per person.SPONSOR: Figli d’Italia #2692. LOCATION: Knights of Columbus, 57 Appleton Street, Saugus, MA. COORDINATOR: Angela Maraia (781) 233-7660,[email protected]

DAS Events Series Presents: “FRANCIS THE HOLY JESTER.” 5:00 PM. Written by Nobel-Prize winner DARIO FO and performed by MARIO PIROVANO “A uniquecombination of history, pathos and artistic craftsmanship in a wonderful one-man show recounting with energy and color an unusual aspect of Francis of Assisi — thejoker, the jester, who taught through humor the message of Christ.”SPONSORS: Dante Alighieri Society of Massachusetts, Italian Heritage Month, the Italian Consulate in Boston, and the University of Massachusetts Boston.LOCATION: Dante Alighieri Society, 41 Hampshire Street, Cambridge, MA COORDINATOR: Luisa Marino, Vice President for Cultural Affairs 617-876-5160

ITALIAN FILM NIGHT: “Tosca” with Maria Callas at the Covent Gardens in 1964. 6:30-8:30 PM. Join us in watching the second act of Maria Callas’ legendaryperformance of “Tosca” at the Covent Garden in 1964. Maria Callas, one of the most well known Opera singers of the last century will grace the West End Museumwith her unique vocals and stunning performance in our tribute to the Italian art form. Celebrated diva Maria Callas shows contemporary audiences what the fuss wasall about with these 1962 and 1964 concerts. Callas performs selections from Bizet’s “Carmen,” Verdi’s “Don Carlo” and Puccini’s “Tosca” with Franco Zeffirellidirecting. Refreshments will be served. Free.SPONSOR: West End Museum. LOCATION: 150 Staniford Street, Suite 7, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Duane Lucia, Executive Director (617) 416-0718,thewestendmuseum.org

DR. SPENCER DI SCALA: “VITTORIO ORLANDO: ITALIAN REPRESENTATIVE TO THE PARIS PEACE CONFERENCE OF WWI.” 7:00 PM. Dr. Spencer Di Scala,a professor at UMass Boston, will speak on his publication “Vittorio Orlando: Italy (Makers of the Modern World).” His work has contributed significantly to theunderstanding of the establishment of the Republic of Italy and the rise of Fascism. Refreshments to follow presentation. Free and open to the public.SPONSOR: Italian Culture Commission. LOCATION: Burlington Public Library, 22 Sears Street, Burlington, MA. COORDINATOR: Patrick Moreno (781) 272-5375,[email protected]

WEST END MUSEUM DANCE PARTY AND SILENT AUCTION. 7:00–11:30 PM. $50 Donation.SPONSOR: West End Museum. LOCATION: North End Coast Guard Base, 427 Commercial Street, Boston MA. COORDINATOR: Duane Lucia, Executive Director(617) 416-0718, http://thewestendmuseum.org

FACULTY TALK. 9:30 AM. Professor of Italian Dr. Rala Diakite sets the stage for Canti e Cantici: Songs on Timeless Italian Poetry. This presentation explores theliterary and socio-historical perspective on the Italian authors, texts and themes that inspired Professor Michele Caniato’s musical composition. The faculty talk willbe followed by a concert and pre-concert panel on November 15. Free.SPONSOR: Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University. LOCATION: Kent Recital Hall (Conlon Music) at Fitchburg State University.COORDINATOR: Mary Chapin Durling, Cultural Affairs and Special Events of the President’s Office (978) 665-3709, [email protected]

ITALIAN HERITAGE MONTH FILM SERIES: Gianni e le donne/The Salt of Life. 3:00 PM. This series consists of five films to be shown on Wednesdays at 3:00 pm.(2011, 90 minutes, unrated). All films are in Italian with English subtitles.SPONSOR: West End Branch of the Boston Public Library. LOCATION: 151 Cambridge Street, Boston, MA. COORDINATOR: Helen F Bender (617) 523-3957,[email protected]

Movie: BIRD WITH THE CRYSTAL PLUMAGE. L’uccello dalle piume di cristallo (original title). 6:00 PM. Sam, an American writer in Rome, witnesses a murderattempt on the wife of the owner of an art gallery by a sinister man in a raincoat and black leather gloves — but Sam is powerlessto do anything as he gets trappedbetween a double set of glass doors in going to her aid. The woman survives, and the police say that she is the first surviving victim of a notorious serial killer. But whenthey fail to make any progress with the case, Sam decides to investigate on his own, turning up several clues.SPONSOR: North End Library. LOCATION: 25 Parmenter Street, North End, Boston, MA. CONTACT: 617 227 8135

ITALIAN HERITAGE PASTA DINNER. 12:00 –5:00 PM. Pasta dinner with meatballs, salad, coffee and dessert in celebration of Italian Heritage Month. $15 per person.SPONSOR: Stella Del Nord #1436. LOCATION: Quincy Sons of Italy, 120 Quarry Street, Quincy, MA. COORDINATOR: Donna Baker (617) 479-0902,[email protected]

MASSACHUSETTS SICILIA MONDO DINNER DANCE. 1:00–6:00 PM. Honoring Salvatore Ferrigno of Philadelphia, as our Person of the Year 2012. $55 per person.SPONSOR: MA Sicilia Mondo. LOCATION: Watertown Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown, MA. COORDINATOR: Antonio Lo Nigro (339) 206-0817

CANTI E CANTICI: Songs on Timeless Italian Poetry. 6:30 PM. Pre-concert panel with composer and performers; 7:30 PM Performance. In this concert, exquisitesongs of love, wonder, and the universal plight of existence, are sung in Italian by celebrated soprano Maria Ferrante. Canti e Cantici — a new work for voice andchamber ensemble — is composed by professor Michele Caniato. Free.SPONSOR: Center for Italian Culture at Fitchburg State University. LOCATION: Kent Recital Hall (Conlon Music) at Fitchburg State University.COORDINATOR: Mary Chapin Durling, Cultural Affairs and Special Events of the President’s Office (978) 665-3709; [email protected]



LODGE HISTORIES

In this issue we are featuring the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411, Natick, MA. If you have not as yet sent in your lodge history, please do and send it to the attention of our Historical Chairman Delia Bartucca at the Grand Lodge Offi ce, 93 Concord Ave., Belmont, Massachusetts 02478.

Three men, an idea, and a passion to see social justice and equality extended to a minority ethnic group were the ingredients that went into the creation of the Loggia Francesco DeSanctis #1411 of the Order Sons of Italy in America.

These three men and mem-bers of Natick’s St. Rocco Soci-ety – Edward Canzano, Pasquale Corbosiero, and Paul Arminio – founded the Francesco DeSanc-tis Lodge in April 1926. The Lodge was conceived to provide a social center through which Italian-Americans could gather for activities, mutual assis-tance, and a better understand-ing of their new environment. By providing a focal center for a cooperative effort, the Lodge was able to assist such worthy causes as the great medical research fund drives to the Florentine Flood Relief and the Leonard Morse Hospital Build-ing Fund. Through such hu-manitarian activities, the people and traditions of Italy spanned more than four thousand miles of ocean to fuse inextricably with the people and traditions of the New World. By such ac-tivities, the Natick Lodge lives up to the spirit of its namesake Francesco de Sanctis.

Francesco de Sanctis (1817-1883) was born in Morra Irpina (today known as Morra De Sanctis, Avellino) was one of the pivotal fi gures of nineteenth century Italian intellectual history. An educator, historian, and generally regarded as the greatest of all Italian literary critics, he served as governor of his native province of Avel-lino, was minister of educa-

tion, and chair of comparative lit-erature at the University of Naples.

Venerables and Presidents who have served since the institution of the Lodge in-clude: E. Canzaino, P. Armnio, P. Corbosiero, A. Costa, J. Fornaro, A. Grass, P. Luongo, F. Angelori, S. Melchiorri, J. Arminio, J. Pagliarulo, D. Cardellicchio, P. DiBona, O.D. Eramo, Lena Sauro, Violet Lavezzo, D. Colucci, Cathy Bourassa, Mary Brown, John Arena, Felicita Birmingham, Madeline Piccioli, and Christo-pher Piccioli.

The Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 owns the building at 37 Washington Avenue in Natick. The land (Whitney Field) was initially purchased by the St. Rocco Society, which was founded by Frank Mastropietro. He was very instrumental in celebrating the yearly Feast of St. Rocco, parading the statue of St. Rocco accompanied by a band of musicians from Natick and other towns led by Maestro Alfredo Paolucci. In the evening there would be a carnival at Whitney Field. With the ex-ception of the portion of land on which the Lodge building now stands, Whitney Field was sold to the town of Natick by the members of the St. Rocco Society for $8,000, which was fair market value at the time. At the same time, the only exist-ing structure was the cement basement. However, since it was covered by tar paper, soci-ety members would congregate there to play cards and social-ize. The money received from the sale was augmented by the

by Dorothy Berlandi

sale of shares to members of the Society at the price of $5.00 per share and thus the completion of the building was brought about. Attorney John Casali was instrumental in working toward that goal. Meanwhile, while awaiting the construction of the Lodge building, meetings were held at various locations: the 3rd fl oor of the Natick Trust Co. (Citizens Bank) on Main St., above the R & L Furniture Co. on Main St., above Tony Grupposo’s Market on Summer St., and the Court Street building in Natick. The fulfi llment of their dreams as the result of hard work and solidarity motivated them to have a building to call their own.

The Francesco DeSanctis Lodge was built jointly by the members of Francesco De-Sanctis Lodge and St. Rocco Society. The construction began in 1957 and was completed in 1958. Meetings are held the second Monday of every month at 7:30 p.m., except in July and August.

From 1938 through World War II, Kenneth Arminio of Natick, and a graduate of Boston College, taught Italian at Natick High School. At the time the State required that there be a minimum of seven students in order to teach the language. The class included 23-25 students.

The Boys & Girls Junior Lodge for ages 13-18 was organized by Michael Palladino and Joseph Arminio in the mid-thirties. When these young men and women turned 18, they were eligible for regular membership in the Natick Lodge.

Pasta night was started in January 1993 by Nick Tritta and is currently managed by Francis Cristofori and his group of faith-ful and dedicated volunteers, making it very successful. Pasta night is held every Wednesday evening except during July and August. It was created to help pay for the building expenses, and along with other fund-raisers, increases our charitable contributions.

In 1997, Madeline and Tino Piccioli conceived the idea of building two 64' x 10' bocce courts. In September 1997, the women’s team — consist-ing of Marian DeFilipo, Carol Rossi, Janet Crisafulli and Milly Piccioli — entered the Grand Lodge Tournament in Watertown and won second place. The bocce courts were another big accomplishment of extensive research, dedicated time, and voluntary support by members, non-members, the New England Laborer’s Train-ing Academy of Hopkinton, MA and James Merloni. President Alexander Piccioli of Three-C Electrical Co., Inc. of Ashland did the drawings. Madeline and Tino contributed building materials and hardware, Robert Scott the back hoe, and Orazio Magazzu guard rails. The courts were completed in ten days in 1998, under the direction of Guy Mori, and given as a gift to the Francesco DeSanctis Lodge. Due to the increase of popular-ity of bocce, we are currently installing lights to extend bocce playing into the evenings.

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On a cutting board, cut up liver into one-inch portions and place in a bowl. Sprinkle fl our over the liver and stir so that all portions of liver are coated with fl our. Sprinkle liver with salt and pepper and set aside.

Remove outer skin from onion. Cut onion in half lengthwise.Cut into ¼ -inch strips lengthwise. Set aside in a separate bowl. Heat oil in skillet before placing liver into skillet. Stir to prevent

sticking. Continue frying and stirring over medium heat until all portions ofl iver brown lightly. Add onion strips and stir thoroughly. Cover and fry over medium/low heat about fi ve minutes. Check frequently to prevent sticking to skillet.

Meanwhile, in a cup, add three tablespoons of water to three tablespoons of wine of choice. When onion becomes opaque, add wine and water mixture to skillet. Stir thoroughly and cover. Allow contents to simmer slowly for a minute. Stir, cover and remove from burner.

Note: It always amazed me at how, in such a short time, my mother-in-law Mary prepared this Liver and Onions recipe.

“It’s easy, she would say to me.” It took me a while to learn that liver does cook quickly in a hot skillet, then becomes brown over medium heat. Covering the

liver portions with fl our before adding to the skillet creates a delicious broth when the water and wine are added to the skillet.

Like my mother-in-law, I serve this with fresh Italian bread and a green salad.

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LODGE NEWS

It has proven diffi cult over the years to confi rm speakers during what is often a lazy and humid August. They commonly make the bridge of vacation (fare il ponte) until after Labor Day, this year being no excep-tion. However, within these past few days I have been able to con-fi rm speakers from September through November.

On Monday, September 24, accompl ished genea log ist James Forti – founding mem-ber of the Italian Genealogical Society of America and director and past president of the South Shore Genealogical Society – will speak on the basics of an Italian genealogical search.

On Monday, October 29, Dr. Spencer Di Scala of UMass Boston will speak on his pub-lication, Vittorio Orlando: Italy (Makers of the Modern World). Orlando was the Italian rep-resentative to the Paris Peace Conference of in 1919, and Dr. Di Scala’s work discusses the unjust treatment received by Italy at the Conference and Orlando’s futile efforts with President Woodrow Wilson. Dr. Di Scala impressively debunks the myth of the lack of courage of the Italian soldier, as well as chronicles the implanting of the seed of Fascism as a result of the Peace Conference decisions.

On Monday, November 26, it will be my pleasure to introduce

Dr. Nancy Harrowitz, Italian Section Head in the Romance Studies department of Boston University. Dr. Harrowitz will speak on the life and fascinat-ing publications of Primo Levi, brilliant chemist and writer who as an Italian Jew from Torino survived Auschwitz to write of his experiences until his death under questionable circumstances. Primo Levi’s experiences are woven together in a riveting story discussed by an expert.

The seventh season of the Culture Series will commence this September as part of an on-going effort that has been part of my mission as Chairman of the Italian Culture Commis-sion. It has been rewarding to witness the audience fulfill-ment and satisfaction at these events, and I have been very grateful to have met some very knowledgeable speakers. I also have the satisfaction of a mod-est effort at disseminating the best of our Italian heritage. In the past six years I have very much enjoyed and appreci-ated more than 50 excellent and qualified speakers and musicians who have presented on the Italian language and culture from the viewpoints of academia, business, and the general public.

The planning is often dif-ficult, but worth the effort.

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Dear Mr. DiStefano,

Please allow me to formally apologize to the entire organization for the issues experienced during your conference at the Holiday Inn Mansfi eld in June. Our hotel is known throughout the area for providing a great convention facility and serving excellent meals. Sadly in this case we failed to deliver on our promise. That affects our reputation, which hurts us, but more importantly to us it has tarnished our relationship with the Sons of Italy and that is just unacceptable. It is now up to us to restore your faith in us.

After speaking with several members of the committee I can certainly understand why your group would hesitate to return to the Holiday Inn Mansfi eld. We failed to deliver a conference that would meet or exceed your expectations. I could try to explain what happened and make excuses but that would not alter the facts-you could not hold a productive meeting and your served meal was below our standards. That is entirely our fault; we accept respon-sibility and again my sincere apologies.

Moving forward it is my responsibility to restore your faith in us. We have provided great conferences in the past and I’m cer-tain that we can do it again. We have enjoyed a long relationship with your group and would welcome the opportunity to win back your business. Our entire staff from Chef to the catering staff feels badly about what transpired and truly want to “WOW” your group in the future. We have discussed providing complimentary hors d’oeuvres, premium cuts of beef and upgrades to the meal. You have always expected great food from us and it is our goal to exceed your expectations in the future. We would also make sure that any other bookings near your dates would not be disruptive and we would schedule a buffer room next to your room to eliminate potential distractions.

Personally I offer my sincerest apology, it was humbling to hear of your groups concerns, and it is something that in my years in the business I have not had to endure before. We would love the opportunity to continue our relationship with the Sons of Italy and fi ght for your business. Great groups like yours are hard to come by and we cherish those relationships. We promise to work harder to restore your faith in us. We’ve done it before and can do it again. Certainly if there are any questions or concerns please do not hesi-tate to contact any one of us at the hotel.

Yours in hospitality,Nathan Weare, General Manager

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A Preview and Review ofCulture Series Lectures

by Patrick Moreno

Finding expert speakers and making the corresponding arrangements all require a coordinated effort. Attempts to share this wealth of speakers with other lodges continue to be a daunting, fruitless effort. However, the number of visitors from other lodges as well as the general public has shown consistent growth in the past two years.

May 2013 will be my last full month as a Commission Chairman for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts. I intend to retire to the pleasures of reading, history, art history and literature. I can offer a hand and abundant advice to anyone committed to a love of the Italian language and culture, from any lodge or organization, who would like to initiate a comparable sequel to this Culture Series. The value and worth of a committed search and ordered presentation of gifted speakers or experts in the Italian language and culture are inestimable in the dissemination of our precious worldly heritage.

Please feel free to contact me at [email protected] for a suggested list of speakers for your lodge during Italian Heri-tage Month or after. Watch our Grand Lodge website osiama.org for information on guest speakers in the new year.


Lodge EventsEvery Thursday is Bingo Night at the Watertown Sons of Italy. Come press your luck to win the $3,000 Progressive Pot. Thursdays 6:45 p.m.-10:00 p.m. For more information please contact Frank Cannalonga at 617-484-3894.

October 20, 2012 — Dinner-Dance. Figli D’Italia Lodge #2692 of Saugus at the Knights of Columbus, Saugus, MA $30 p.p. 6:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Contact Angela Maraia 781-233-7660.October 28, 2012 — 80th Anniversary Celebration. The G. Marconi Lodge #1620 80th Anniversary Celebration will be held at Cork ‘N’ Hearth on Route 20 next to Laurel Lake. Cocktails: 1:30 p.m. Dinner: 2:00 p.m. Donation: $40.00 per person. For tickets contact Steve Cozzaglio via email: [email protected] or phone 413-243-3204.

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On a hot Saturday afternoon, 82 brothers, sisters, and guests arrived at the Hingham Sons of Italy to participate in the Grand Lodge Lobsterfest. The August 4 event was a huge success thanks to the efforts of Chairman and State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito and the many volunteers who worked throughout the day.

The outside volunteers, Joe Laugelle, Pasquale D’Elia, John Argiro, Bill Di Giacomo, and Er-ick Waugh, went to work build-ing the fi res to cook the corn and lobsters, adding charcoal to cook the steaks, and preparing the grounds for a feast. In the kitchen Marianne Sestito, Marissa Sestito, Carmelita Bello, Margaret Campbell, Florence Ferullo Kane, and Fran Mensah were busy baking potatoes, cutting the bread, melting the butter, washing the many pots and pans, and slicing the watermelon. Volunteers Ron Hill, Jim DiStefano, and Stephen DeAngelis were the backup volunteers serving our guests and cleaning up.

When the sun went down and everyone was full, guests proceeded inside the hall to enjoy some music and dancing. We would like to extend a special “thank you” to Antonio Sestito’s grandson Patrick Massey who took the pictures featured on the Grand Lodge website.

Lobsterfest

Members and guests enjoying the afternoon.

Getting the cooking stations ready for our delicious menu.

South Shore Women’s Lodge President Marissa Sestito and State Recording Secretary Ron Hill staffing the check-in table.

State Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane with Worcester Lodge President Donna Giuliani, Vice President Mary Ann Bello, and longstanding member Gladys Bello.

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LODGE NEWS

In its tradition of fostering education and leadership, the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 was proud to grant the Lodge’s 2012 scholarships to four young college-bound Winthrop gradu-ates. Lodge President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq. spoke about the achievements of each of the recipients and awarded the scholar-ships to Alejandro Miranda, Quinton Dale, Joseph D’Amore, and Matthew Pisani.

(L-R): Recipients Alejandro Miranda and Quinton Dale, Lodge President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq., and recipients Joseph D’Amore and Matthew Pisani.

Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Awards Scholarships

by Donna Segreti Reilly

The Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 recently awarded scholarships to six recipients: Shannon Gusmini, Ashleigh Morgan Golden, Nicholas Rob-ert Lyons, Megan Pacheco, Isabella Spiridigliozzi, and Tyler Joseph Williams. Vice President Madeline Piccioli wished them good luck in their chosen fi elds.

Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411Scholarship Awards

by Madeline Piccioli

(L-R): Back Row: Francis Polagruto, Mary Rinaldo, Chairman Florence Wallace, Iole Coppellotti, Stephanie Ferlazzo, and Mary Mercorelli. Front Row: Isabella Spiridigliozzi, Shannon Gusmini, Ashleigh Golden, Megan Pacheco, Nicholas Lyons, and Tyler Williams.

Louis Piccioli, son of Madeline Piccioli, presented the Faustino Piccioli Scholarship to Isabella Spiridigliozzi. Francis Cristofori presented the Francis Cristofori Scholarship to Tyler Joseph Williams. Recording Secretary Diane Piccioli read “I am an Italian American,” copies of which were distributed to the

attendees.The recipients and guests

were treated to a congratu-latory cake and well wishes from Chairman Florence Wal-lace. A selection of home-made desserts by members was offered as well, and was put beautifully on display by Mary Mercorelli and Caro-lyn Hasgill. Our thanks go to Chairman Florence Wallace and her committee, which included Francis Polagruto, Mary Rinaldo, Iole Coppellotti, Mary Mercorelli, and Stephanie Ferlazzo, for their selection of these outstanding scholarship recipients.

Quincy Men’s Lodge #1295

Relays for Life

Lodge President Ed Roche (left) and BOT Chairman Dan Grant.

(L-R): Paul Katapodis, Betty Burke, Jean Pettinelli, Team Captain Marie Lumaghini, Dan Grant, Bob Panico, and Ed Roche. (Not pictured: Jack Norton and Moe Morad.)

Team 1295 from the Quincy Sons of Italy, a team that included fi ve cancer survivors, recently participated in the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held at Pageant Field in Quincy. The Relay included survivors, family members, and supporters throughout the Quincy and South Shore areas. It was a success!

Nearly $78,000 was raised for the ACS’s cause, with the Quincy Lodge raising $1,200. The Quincy team site, packed with tents, grills, snacks, coffee, and other refreshments was very popular. Relay participants were really impressed with the camaraderie and enthusiasm of Quincy Lodge #1295.

The Lodge’s efforts were led by Team Captain Marie Lumaghini. Marie did an outstanding job organizing, fundraising, and direct-ing the Quincy team’s efforts, and is already planning for next year’s Relay.

President Ed Roche extends his thanks to Team 1295, its sup-porters, and all who contributed to the Team’s success. We look forward to doubling our effort next year.

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At its June meeting, the An-gelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge # 2183 of Wilmington awarded fi ve $1,000 scholarships and memberships in the lodge for four years to Gianna Buscone, Ashley White, Marina Boebel, John Rankin IV, and Nathan McGilvray.

Gianna Buscone, recipient of the Laura Caira Award, graduated from Wilmington High School and will be attend-ing Rivier College in the fall, where she will study for her degree in Nursing. While in high school, Gianna was involved with SADD, Girl Scouts, and martial arts, earning a black belt. Gianna spent two years teaching religious education classes at St. Thomas Church in Wilmington and was an altar server for 8 years. A founding member of Wilmington Junior Lodge #3729, she served as both Vice President and Presi-dent and was actively involved in organizing the lodge’s many community activities and proj-ects.

Ashley White, recipient of the Past Presidents’ Award, also graduated from Wilmington High School. She will be study-ing Sports Management at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst in the fall. An ac-complished member of both the

varsity volleyball and softball teams, she also participated in DECA, a business club that competes within Massachusetts and with other states. Ashley’s community service centered around volunteering with spe-cial education students and tutoring grade schoolers. She also served as docent at a local museum.

Marina Boebel, a graduate of Bedford High School, received the Rev. Francis W. Mackin Memorial Award. Her plans are to study Nursing at Lynchburg College in the fall. Marina en-joyed a very successful athletic career while in high school. She played varsity soccer, softball, and indoor track, and as a senior, was named captain for all three sports. An all-around student, Marina was also ac-tively involved co-editing her high school yearbook, working as a member of the stage crew for her school’s musicals, and volunteering as a first grade Sunday School teacher.

John Rankin IV, a graduate of Haverhill High School, received the Christopher S. DiCecca Memorial Award. John also excelled in the sports arena. He was a four-year varsity let-terman for both lacrosse and hockey, and also participated in cross country. In addition

(L-R): Lodge President Aldo Caira Jr., scholarship recipients Gianna Buscone, Ashley White, Marina Boebel, and John Rankin IV, and Scholarship Chairman Jennifer Bolanos.

(Photo by Lennie Malvone)

Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183SCHOLARSHIP NIGHT

by Jennifer Bolanos and Michele Caira Nortonen

to his involvement with sports, John was an active member of the Latin Club and found the time to work 20 hours a week at the Crystal Lake Golf Club and Valley Hockey League. His nickname, “Governor,” is a testament to his leadership abilities, which we know will be put to good use in the fall at Assumption College, where he will be majoring in Biology.

Nathan McGilvray, the re-

The Angelo Giuseppe Ron-calli Lodge #2183 sponsored a team in the Wilmington Rotary Club’s Annual Trivia Challenge held in June. The Wilmington Lodge was one of 50 teams participating in three rounds of very challenging questions. They fi nished a respectable 6th place, accumulating 123 points out of 150.

ANNUAL TRIVIA CHALLENGEby Michele Caira Nortonen

(L-R): Wilmington Sons of Italy trivia champs Joe Martell, Walter Palino, Lennie Malvone, and Chuck Otis.

(Photo by Paul Malvone)

In a celebration of survival, the town of Wilmington hosted its annual Relay for Life for the American Cancer Society on June 15-16, 2012. While the main goal of the event is to raise money for cancer research, Relay for Life is about much more than just fundraising. A two-day event with teams walking the track at Shawsheen Technical High School throughout the night, Relay for Life is meant to represent the fact that cancer never breaks for sleep.

Thanks to incredible support from local talent, businesses, fraternal organizations, and residents, Wilmington’s Relay for Life continues to be a tremendously successful event with very little overhead expense.

As in the past, members from Wilmington’s Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge and the Junior Lodge sponsored teams of walkers. In addition, the senior lodge presented a check in the amount of $1,700 to Relay for Life, which represented the net proceeds from their Easter Bunny Breakfast held on April 1st.

(L-R): Lodge President Aldo Caira Jr., Chairman of Wilmington Relay for Life Joe Martiniello, Chairman of the Roncalli Trust Kevin Caira, Wilmington Junior Lodge Supervisor Mary Buscone, and Immediate Past President of the Junior Lodge Gianna Buscone. (Photo by Lennie Malvone)

PARTICIPATES IN RELAY FOR LIFEby Christine Berry MacKenzie and Michele Caira Nortonen

cipient of the Gerald Esposito Memorial Award, graduated from Wilmington High School. Nathan was very involved in his high school’s DECA Club, participating in business com-petitions since his freshman year and making it to the state championships every year. A member of the Wilmington Ju-nior Lodge, Nathan has been very involved in community ac-tivities and organizing fundrais-

ers. Nathan works at Kumon as a preschool tutor. He plans to major in Graphic Design at Endicott College in the fall.

The members of the Wilming-ton Sons of Italy congratulates these fi ve students on their high school accomplishments, wish them a successful four years in college, and invite them to meetings and events when they are home visiting.


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

In Remembrances

MEMORIAMSSONS OF ITALY NEWS

SELECT MEMORIAM TYPE One Line ...........................................................$10.00

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(L-R): Joe Racamato, Marilyn Racca, scholarship recipient Nicholas Lemieux, Aubree Lemieux, Kevin and Marylou Lemieux, and President Arthur Guardia.

Wakefi eld Lodge #1734 Awards Scholarshipsby Arthur Guardia

At their June dinner meet-ing, the Wakefi eld Lodge #1734

(L-R): Joe Racamato, Keith Landry, scholarship recipient Rebecca Landry, Donna, Lois and Larry Landry, and President Arthur Guardia.

honored this year’s scholarship recipients Rebecca Landry,

Nicholas Lemieux, and Alyssa Guida (not pictured).

The replica of the Rocky Marciano statue was recently exhib-ited at the Christopher Columbus Lodge #216 in Brockton. The statue is due to be installed on September 23 in Brockton. Rocky was undefeated and is the only heavyweight champion to retire undefeated at 49 – 0.

More information can be found on www.rockymarcianostatue.com and www.rockystatue.org.

Christopher Columbus Lodge #216EXHIBITS ROCKY MARCIANO REPLICA STATUE

(L-R): Front row: State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State President James DiStefano, and Benefit Insurance Commissioner David Covucci. Back Row: Lodge Vice President Todd Petti and Lodge President Richard Alfonso.

by Jacqueline Bonarrigo

Policyholder Lodge # Benefi ciaryFelicia Boccardo 379 Nicola Boccardo

Vito Cassese 278 Madeline Cassese

Grace Colantuoni 1178 Charles Colantuoni

Maria Fresco 1931 Marylou S. Fresco

Grace Germano 1235 Orlando Germano

Charles Gugliemi 1356 Estate of Charles Gugliemi

Eleanor Herzig 856 Marion Cianfl one

Anna Martorelli 1402 Antonio Martorelli

Celia Pacella 2641 Michael Pacella

Pierine Paoli 564 Ettore Paoli

Mary Pica 278 John H. Pica Sr.

Nancy Puppolo 704 Henry Puppolo

Jennie Ruggiero 564 Marie Procopio

Rocco Sarni Jr. 760 Adele Elizabeth Sarni

Ester Steward 1422 Marie D. Steward

BENEFIT INSURANCE COMMISSIONUNCLAIMED POLICIES

The Benefi t Insurance Commission is trying to reach the families of the following lodge members who passed away in the past several years. If you have any information about how we can reach them, please contact Paul Guida in the Grand Lodge offi ce at 617-489-5234 or via email to: [email protected].

Cristoforo Columbo Regina Elena #169 Fitchburg Edward VitonePeter B. Gay #540 Taunton Albert Alegi ITAM #564 Pittsfield Edward A. RecchiaNorth Adams #704 North Adams David P. BettiVittorio Veneto #1035 Fall River Evelyn LecznarGiuseppe Mazzini #1115 Revere Joseph PalermoNorwood Italian #1235 Norwood Caterina StumpoMilford #1356 Milford Evelyn F. AllegrezzaMilford #1356 Milford Flora A. DumontStella Del Nord #1436 Quincy Angela M. LaFerlaWoburn Ladies #1584 Woburn Barbara A. MieleSgt. Guido Petrilli #1606 Roslindale Charles DeRomaMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Esther M. RestucciaSouth Shore Men’s #1850 Hingham Lawrence St. Laurent Melrose #1931 Melrose Josephine RotondiLawrence Ladies #2026 Lawrence Beatrice ScrofanoWinthrop Mixed #2057 Winthrop Angelo J. BoncoreWinthrop Mixed #2057 Winthrop Marie TurnerAngelo Giuseppe Roncalli #2183 Wilmington Rosemary E. Malvone

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

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