(Continued on Page 8) (Continued on Page 8) JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2012 (ISSN 0038-1446) VOL. LXXXVII - NO. 1 Email: [email protected]• Website: www.osiama.org OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS New England’s Largest Italian-American Newspaper PURPLE ASTER by Dorothy Berlandi The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held its annual Purple Aster Ball on Saturday evening, November 12, 2011 at Spinelli’s Function Facility, Route 1 South, Lynnfield, Massachusetts. This special evening brought together the Order Sons of Italy Family. Co-Chairs of this event were State Trustee Margaret Campbell and State Trustee Denise Furnari. The evening began with a cocktail reception, followed by Executive Director Paul Guida in- troducing State President James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano. State President James DiStefano welcomed all and thanked the Co-Chairs State Trustees Margaret Campbell and Denise Furnari for a job well done. State Chaplain Gregory Mercurio gave the invocation and it was time for dinner to be served. Although the attendance was small it did not diminish the fact that a fabulous time was had by all. Mr. James Geany and his orchestra Equinox provided the entertainment. It was an evening which had all participants on their feet dancing. And, as you enjoy the photos of this Purple Aster Ball you will note a very interesting “Conga” line. It seems everyone joined in! The Co-Chairs Sisters Margaret Campbell and Denise Furnari are to be congratulated for orga- nizing and presenting a fun-filled evening with music, dancing, food, and most of all friendship. Again, I repeat “A picture is worth a thousand words ...” Following are the many photos taken by Grand Lodge Photographer Dom Campochiaro. Enjoy! On Sunday, December 11, 2011, Charity Commission Chairman Marylou Abbatessa and her committee visited the North End Nursing Home for their annual Holiday Party. The Charity Commission plans these holiday parties for the benefit of the many residents in the North End Nursing Home. Santa Claus puts in an ap- pearance and gifts are pre- sented to each of the residents along with an assortment of homemade Italian cookies, North End Nursing Home Party by Dorothy Berlandi biscotti, and punch. Brother Robert Oliverio portrays Santa Claus stopping around the room to chat with each of the residents. Brother Oliverio is the Vice President of the Bel- mont Mixed Lodge. We had many young visitors at this party, including Liliana Battista who sang along with her father Franco Battista and enjoyed the party. Also at- tending was Valerie DiStefano, granddaughter of State Presi- dent James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano. Another young attendee was Adriana McDevitt, granddaughter of Public Relations Chairman Dorothy Berlandi. The individu- als at these facilities are always eager to see visitors, even from the younger generation and they look forward to these holi- day visits. Danny Ventola and his ac- companist serenaded the group with many old favorites, and it Don Orione Nursing Home Epiphany Party by Dorothy Berlandi In a recent issue of The Sons of Italy News, State President James DiStefano introduced the Grand Lodge’s newest initiative: OSIA Comunita. This project is being formed as a sister organization of the Grand Lodge with the goal of finding ways for Italian Ameri- cans to help each other. This is an ambitious undertaking that will introduce new ways for us to interact with each other, and will help us attract new members - especially a younger generation of Italian Americans. In order to test this new organization and make improvements before we introduce it to all lodges, we are implementing a test run in the two lodges in Watertown. The first step of this test project occurred on November 2, 2011 when State Officers as well as officers and members of the Water- town lodges attended a brainstorming session to figure out how to implement OSIA Comunita. Representing the State Council were State Trustee Stephen DeAngelis, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, and State President James DiStefano. Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 President Tony Mastantuono and Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 Presi- dent Gerry Cimino represented their respective lodges. Also in attendance were Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 President Chris Piccioli, and Watertown lodge members Mel Martocchia, Lou DiMuzio, Irene Santoro, and Teresa Iodice, who were the key audience members who we were hoping to gain feedback from on how to implement our ideas in Watertown. The two-hour brainstorming session covered a number of top- ics. After an introduction by State President DiStefano, the Lodge members engaged in a lively discussion of the OSIA Comunita mis- sion, technology support, legal and financial issues, and timelines. Thanks to the insights of Teresa Iodice the group finally converged on the need to describe the mission to all Lodge members, and to survey their ideas on what they would like to see OSIA Comunita accomplish, and how it should be accomplished. Mel Martocchia and Lou DiMuzio volunteered to oversee an effort to survey Watertown Lodge members and to report the re- sults back to the larger group as soon as possible. Mel, Lou, and I plan to meet sometime during the upcoming weeks to agree on the survey format and the methods for collecting the information. Many of you reading this article will hear from us within the next month or two, asking for your ideas about OSIA Comunita. We look forward to hearing from all of you. We would like to thank Joe Marchio of the Watertown Lodge for providing an excellent post-meeting collation. OSIA Comunita Update by David Covucci Standing, L to R: Stephen DeAngelis, Lucinda Nolet, Ron Hill, Carol Rossi, Catherine Bourassa, John Christoforo, Florence Ferullo Kane, John Argiro, Theresa Farina, Stephen Cozzaglio, Marie Jackson, and Fr. Gregory Mercurio. Seated, L to R: Denise Furnari, Antonio Sestito, State First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State President James DiStefano, Carmelita Bello, and Margaret Campbell. (View more photos on Pages 4 & 5)
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JANUARY/ FEBRUARY 2012(ISSN 0038-1446)VOL. LXXXVII - NO. 1
GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTSNew England’s Largest Italian-American Newspaper
PURPLE ASTERby Dorothy Berlandi
The Grand Lodge of Massachusetts held its annual Purple Aster Ball on Saturday evening, November 12, 2011 at Spinelli’s Function Facility, Route 1 South, Lynnfi eld, Massachusetts. This special evening brought together the Order Sons of Italy Family. Co-Chairs of this event were State Trustee Margaret Campbell and State Trustee Denise Furnari.
The evening began with a cocktail reception, followed by Executive Director Paul Guida in-troducing State President James DiStefano and First Lady Kathy DiStefano. State President James DiStefano welcomed all and thanked the Co-Chairs State Trustees Margaret Campbell and Denise Furnari for a job well done. State Chaplain Gregory Mercurio gave the invocation and it was time for dinner to be served.
Although the attendance was small it did not diminish the fact that a fabulous time was had by all. Mr. James Geany and his orchestra Equinox provided the entertainment. It was an evening which had all participants on their feet dancing. And, as you enjoy the photos of this Purple Aster Ball you will note a very interesting “Conga” line. It seems everyone joined in!
The Co-Chairs Sisters Margaret Campbell and Denise Furnari are to be congratulated for orga-nizing and presenting a fun-fi lled evening with music, dancing, food, and most of all friendship.
Again, I repeat “A picture is worth a thousand words ...” Following are the many photos taken by Grand Lodge Photographer Dom Campochiaro. Enjoy!
On Sunday, December 11, 2011, Charity Commission Chairman Marylou Abbatessa and her committee visited the North End Nursing Home for their annual Holiday Party. The Charity Commission plans these holiday parties for the benefi t of the many residents in the North End Nursing Home.
Santa Claus puts in an ap-pearance and gifts are pre-sented to each of the residents along with an assortment of homemade Italian cookies,
North End Nursing Home Partyby Dorothy Berlandi
biscotti, and punch. Brother Robert Oliverio portrays Santa Claus stopping around the room to chat with each of the residents. Brother Oliverio is the Vice President of the Bel-mont Mixed Lodge.
We had many young visitors at this party, including Liliana Battista who sang along with her father Franco Battista and enjoyed the party. Also at-tending was Valerie DiStefano, granddaughter of State Presi-dent James DiStefano and First
Lady Kathy DiStefano. Another young attendee was Adriana McDevitt, granddaughter of Public Relations Chairman Dorothy Berlandi. The individu-als at these facilities are always eager to see visitors, even from the younger generation and they look forward to these holi-day visits.
Danny Ventola and his ac-companist serenaded the group with many old favorites, and it
Don Orione Nursing Home Epiphany Party
by Dorothy Berlandi
In a recent issue of The Sons of Italy News, State President James DiStefano introduced the Grand Lodge’s newest initiative: OSIA Comunita. This project is being formed as a sister organization of the Grand Lodge with the goal of fi nding ways for Italian Ameri-cans to help each other. This is an ambitious undertaking that will introduce new ways for us to interact with each other, and will help us attract new members - especially a younger generation of Italian Americans. In order to test this new organization and make improvements before we introduce it to all lodges, we are implementing a test run in the two lodges in Watertown.
The fi rst step of this test project occurred on November 2, 2011 when State Offi cers as well as offi cers and members of the Water-town lodges attended a brainstorming session to fi gure out how to implement OSIA Comunita. Representing the State Council were State Trustee Stephen DeAngelis, State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito, State Recording Secretary Ron Hill, and State President James DiStefano. Piave Fiume Lodge #1036 President Tony Mastantuono and Cornelia dei Gracchi Lodge #1583 Presi-dent Gerry Cimino represented their respective lodges. Also in attendance were Francesco DeSanctis Lodge #1411 President Chris Piccioli, and Watertown lodge members Mel Martocchia, Lou DiMuzio, Irene Santoro, and Teresa Iodice, who were the key audience members who we were hoping to gain feedback from on how to implement our ideas in Watertown.
The two-hour brainstorming session covered a number of top-ics. After an introduction by State President DiStefano, the Lodge members engaged in a lively discussion of the OSIA Comunita mis-sion, technology support, legal and fi nancial issues, and timelines. Thanks to the insights of Teresa Iodice the group fi nally converged on the need to describe the mission to all Lodge members, and to survey their ideas on what they would like to see OSIA Comunita accomplish, and how it should be accomplished.
Mel Martocchia and Lou DiMuzio volunteered to oversee an effort to survey Watertown Lodge members and to report the re-sults back to the larger group as soon as possible. Mel, Lou, and I plan to meet sometime during the upcoming weeks to agree on the survey format and the methods for collecting the information. Many of you reading this article will hear from us within the next month or two, asking for your ideas about OSIA Comunita. We look forward to hearing from all of you.
We would like to thank Joe Marchio of the Watertown Lodge for providing an excellent post-meeting collation.
OSIA Comunita Updateby David Covucci
Standing, L to R: Stephen DeAngelis, Lucinda Nolet, Ron Hill, Carol Rossi, Catherine Bourassa, John Christoforo, Florence Ferullo Kane, John Argiro, Theresa Farina, Stephen Cozzaglio, Marie Jackson, and Fr. Gregory Mercurio. Seated, L to R: Denise Furnari, Antonio Sestito, State First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State President James DiStefano, Carmelita Bello, and Margaret Campbell.
(View more photos on Pages 4 & 5)
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STATE COUNCIL JAMES DI STEFANO State President CARMELITA BELLO State 1st Vice President ANTONIO SESTITO State 2nd Vice President FLORENCE FERULLO KANE Immediate Past President ROBERT BONCORE, ESQ. State Orator RON HILL State Recording Secretary CATHERINE BOURASSA State Financial Secretary MARIE JACKSON State Treasurer
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Cari Fratelli e Sorelle,Il dottor Vincenzo Sellaro si
espresse cosi’ col discorso in-augurale, il 22 giugno 1905, a New York:
“Oggi ci troviamo riuniti in as-semblea per un solo motivo che son certo un giorno diverra’ una pagina importante della storia d’America. Noi siamo i piu’ recenti immigranti in questo grande Paese ma a causa di un feroce ed immeritato pregiudizio e discriminazione che abbiamo dovuto soffrire per quasi due decadi, ci costringe a lavorare molto di piu’insieme per il nos-tro comune benessere.
E’ passato tanto tempo ma ci tocca ancora lottare pregiudizio, bigottismo e discriminazione contro gli italiani e italo-amer-icani. La Commissione per la Giustizia Sociale (CSJ), sia stat-ale che nazionale, sta lavorando indefessamente per promuovere un’immagine “positiva” degli americani di discendenza itali-ana, ma chiedoeil vostro aiuto. Se vi dovesse capitare di sentire alla radio, o vedere in televisione qualsiasi cosa che vi sembra decadante verso gli italiani ed italo-americani, e’ vostro ob-bligo e dovere di riferirlo alla Commissione Statale e/o alla Commissione Nazionale.
Dobbiamo continuare ad apri-re brecce per la nostra positiva “immagine” per tutta la nazione.
Dear Brothers and Sisters,Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro spoke
these words in his inaugural address in New York City on June 22, 1905: “Today, we are gathered together for one main purpose, that I want to believe someday that we will become a very important part of American history. We are the newest of the immigrants to this great country, and because of the fi erce and undeserved prejudice and discrimination that we have had to suffer for nearly two de-cades, we must begin to work together, for our common good.”
Today we have come a long way, but we are still fi ghting bias, bigotry, and discrimina-tion against Italians and Ital-ian Americans. Our State and National Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) are working very hard promoting a positive image of Americans of Italian heritage, but they need your help and support. If you should hear any-thing on the radio or see any-thing on TV that is demeaning to Italians or Italian Americans, it’s your obligation to report it to our CSJ at the State and National levels. We must con-tinue to make imprints of our positive image throughout the country, and with your help and support I know we will.
I would like to thank the Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira and his committee for the great time had at our fi rst Triathlon of Games on Sunday, January 29 at the Quincy Sons of Italy, where many members enjoyed the Darts, Cribbage, and Scrabble tournaments. An
outstanding meal was provided thanks to the Quincy Men’s and Women’s Lodges.
The fi rst of several Organiza-tion and Education seminars took place on Saturday, Febru-ary 11 at the Newton Sons of Italy. Many lodge offi cers and members were able to take advantage of the wonderful pre-sentations by our State offi cers and commissioners. Thank you to O&E Chairman Lou Floriani and his commission for plan-ning such an informative day. Additional seminars will be tak-ing place in the coming months, so contact the Grand Lodge as soon as possible to reserve your seat.
On Saturday, February 18, we will hold our annual Carnevale Veneziano at the Watertown Sons of Italy. If you are attend-ing this sold-out event, I know you will have a great time. Thank you to Italian Culture Commission Chairman Patrick Moreno and his hard working committee.
We weren’t able to get tickets for a World Champion Boston Bruins hockey game, so Brother Aldo Caira came up with the next best thing. On Saturday, February 25, members will be attending a Hockey East game between Merrimack College and UMass Lowell at the Tsongas Center in Lowell. We are looking forward to this exciting evening!
On Sunday, May 6, the Law and Justice Day Breakfast will be held at The Crestview in Woburn. Please reserve your tickets early by contacting the Grand Lodge.
On Sunday, May 20, the Scholarship Luncheon, honor-ing the outstanding academ-ic, civic and extracurricular achievements of our recipients will be held at the Braintree Sons of Italy.
Our one-day Convention will be held on Saturday, June 16 at the Holiday Inn in Mansfi eld. There will be many new ideas discussed including new venue options for our 2013 State Convention.
On Sunday, July 8 the Grand Lodge will be hosting a Family Outing at Salisbury Reservation in Salisbury. This is a wonderful opportunity to involve your chil-dren and grandchildren in the Sons of Italy, as it will be a day fi lled with food, fun, and games. Contact the Grand Lodge for more information.
On Saturday, August 4 the Grand Lodge will host the an-nual Grand Lodge Cookout at the Hingham Sons of Italy. For those who have been in the past, you know that our mem-bers cook up a great meal, and everyone has a great time. We would love for you to join us, so please contact the Grand Lodge to reserve your tickets.
Please continue to keep the Grand Lodge informed of any functions you are holding, so that we may join in your celebrations.
Kathy and I would like to wish all of our Brothers and Sisters health and prosperity through this lovely mild winter. May God Bless you all, bless the Order Sons of Italy, and bless our ser-vice men and women overseas protecting our freedom.
Vorrei ringraziare il; presi-dente del la Commissione Sport, ed il suo comitato, per il piacevole e divertente TRIATLON DI GIOCHI tenuto il 29 gennaio alla loggia di Quincy dove molti membri si godettero un bel programma di DARTS, CRIBBAGE, E SCRUBBLE. Segui’ un gustoso pasto del quale ringraziamo entrambe le logge di Quincy, uomini e donne.
Il 18 febbraio, 2012 si terra’ il nostro annuale CARNEVALE VENEZIANO alla loggia di Watertown. Se siete in pos-sesso di biglietti, sono sicuro vi divertirete molto. I biglietti saranno presto esauriti. Grazie al presidente della Commis-sione Culturale Pat Moreno ed al suo indefesso comitato.
Non ci e’ possible ottenere biglietti per vedere partite dei Boston Bruins, i nostril campi-oni (NHL). Per cui il fratello Aldo Caira ha escogitato una valente sostituzione. Per il 25 febbraio abbiamo biglietti per una par-tita di campionato HOCKEY EAST, tra il Merrimack College e la UMASS Lowell, al Tsonka Center, Lowell, MA. Questo e’ un bel posto per portarci I votri fi gli. Quindi, unitevi a noi. Per informazioni, prego chiamare la Grande Loggia.
Il 6 maggio abbiamo l’evento d’eccezione: “Law and Justice
Day” breakfast, che si terra’ al Crestview, a Woburn, MA. Chiamate la Gran Loggia per biglietti.
Il giorno 8 luglio 2012 si terra’ a Salisbury State Park la gita familiare della GranLog-gia. Questo e’ un bel posto per portarci i vostri fi gli, o nipoti, per godere assieme a noi cibo, divertimento e giochi. Chiamate la Gran Loggia per ulteriori informazioni.
Il 4 agosto 2012 la Gran Log-gia terra’ il nostro célèbre pic-nic all’aperto alla loggia SOI di Hingham. Coloro tra di voi che sono venuti in passato sanno del gran pasto che viene servi-tor: aragosta,bistecca, zuppa di pesce (clam chowder), pannoc-chia, anguria, dolce e musica per danzare. Vi prego di parte-ciparvi. Vi prego di chiamare la Gran Loggia se necessitate di biglietti.
Raccomando a tutte le logge di tenere informata la Gran Loggia quando avete feste, cosicche’ qualcuno di noi vi puo’ partecipare.
Entrambi Kathy ed io vorre-mmo augurare a tutti i nostril fratelli e sorelle buona salute e prosperita’ durante questo mite inverno. Che Dio benedica voi tutti, l’Ordine Filgi d’Italia, ed I nostril uomini e donne in servizio militare all’estero che proteggono la nostra liberta’
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The Institution of the new Tewksbury Lodge #2872 took place on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at 1:00 p.m. at TJ Callahan’s Pub in Tewksbury, Massachusetts.
Wilmington Lodge #2183 was the host lodge, and President Aldo Caira, Jr. opened the ceremony by asking the State Presi-dent to preside in his place for the Institution of this Lodge. State President James DiStefano took his place and then asked that Dorothy Berlandi, Public Relations Chair act as Herald for the ceremony. He then called on Immediate Past President Florence Ferullo Kane and State Second Vice President Antonio Sestito to act as Assistant Heralds.
At this time the three signers of the Charter are called to stand before the Altar and the State President asked Anthony Boschetti, Joseph Mazzola, and George Iannuzzo, the three signers, if the candidates for membership in this Lodge meet the requirements and are worthy of membership. Their reply is “they do”. The State President reads the Charter and states, “In the name of the Su-preme Lodge of the Order Sons of Italy in America, I declare the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 duly formed, under the jurisdiction of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts, and from this day on it may function according to the laws of the Order.”
The State President now proceeds with the initiation of the can-didates for membership. He requests Worthy Vice President Joseph Martell, Worthy Immediate Past President Charles DeStefano, and Worthy Orator Robert Dicey, all of the Wilmington Lodge, to take their places for the Ceremony of Initiation. The candidates are escorted into the hall and take their places facing the Altar. The State President welcomes them to our ranks and then requests the Herald to conduct the candidates to the offi cers who will tell them the fundamental principles of the Order.
The Immediate Past President explains to the candidates our conception of Liberty. The Vice President explains our conception of Equality, and the Orator explains the conception of Fraternity to the candidates.
The Herald is then asked by the State President James DiStefano, before the emblem of our Order, symbol of courage and strength, to read and administer the oath to the candidates.
The State President then declares them members of the Tewks-bury Lodge #2872 and asks the Herald to instruct the new mem-bers in the formalities of the Order. After the formalities the Herald presents the new members of the Order Sons of Italy to the State President. At this time he greets all the members and presents them with our offi cial emblem – the symbol of membership — “the Lion”. This concludes the Initiation Ceremony.
The Ceremony continues with the Installation of Offi cers. The offi cers of the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 are as follows: President George Iannuzzo;Vice President Anthony Boschetti; Immediate Past President Joseph Mazzola; Orator Joseph Ligotti; Recording Secretary Mary Iannuzo; Treasurer Silvia Boschetti; Trustees Tom Porzio, Ralph Carbone, Marc Wallace, George Rizzo, and Roberto Membrino; Master of Ceremonies George Ruggerio; Mistress of Ceremonies Sharon Chalmere, and Guard Anthony Morello.
At the completion of the ceremony State President James DiStefano greets George Iannuzzo and hands him the gavel, which is the symbol of authority. Brother Iannuzzo accepts the gavel and promises to be worthy of our faith.
State President notes that guests who wish to make a presenta-tion should step up to the podium. Many presentations were made, one of which is a complete set of regalia presented to President Iannuzzo by Lodge President Aldo Caira, Jr. from the Wilmington Lodge #2183.
A very delicious collation was offered buffet style by the Tewks-bury Lodge. Thank you to all who took time from their very busy schedules to attend and make this a great occasion for the Tewks-bury Lodge. Many lodges within our jurisdiction attended and we thank them.
To O & E Chairman Louis Floriani, Jr. and his entire committee, a job well done. To State Trustee Stephen Cozzaglio who orches-trated and guided us through this ceremony, we say “Grazie.”
We wish the Tewksbury Lodge #2872 much success and look forward to hearing of your successes.
INSTITUTION OFTewksbury Lodge #2872
by Dorothy Berlandi
LODGE HISTORIES
In this issue we are featuring the Dante Alighieri Lodge #648, Waltham, MA. If you have not 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.
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The Lodge building is located at 99 Cedar Street. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of every month. We own our building since constructing it with our members’ contribution of labor and monies. We established the Dante Land Trust and purchased the lot in 1949 and began construction immediately and completed the building in 1950. An addition was added on in the mid-1960s.
The Waltham Sons of Italy has concentrated on many charitable endeavors within the city of Waltham over the years. Especially signifi cant is our contributions to youth programs of all types. We are especially proud of being one of the
Submitted by John Vellante
The Dante Alighieri Lodge #648 was chartered on November 27, 1916. The Founders were Guiseppe Bari, Vittorio Barrile, Paul Fanchina, Salvatore Yarmmartino, Carmelo Cannistraro and Salvatore Trapanese.
VENERABLES AND PRESIDENTSGiuseppe Bari ’16 -17 Antonio Mosca ’55-57Vittorio Barrile ’17-19 Edmund Tarallo ’57-59Paul Franchina ’19-20 Peter Rizzo ’59-61Salvatore Yarmatino ’20-21 Patrick Girolamo ’61-62Carmelo Cannistraro ’21-22 Frank Demeo ’62-64Salvatore Trapanese ’22-24 Nicholas Cardillo ’64-67Vittorio Barrile ’24-25 Signorine Vincuilla ’67-68Francesco Rizzo ’25-26 Eugene Marmonti ’69-71Paul Franchina ’26-28 Louis Cardillo ’71Giuseppe Graceffa ’28-29 John Vellante ’71-74Carmelo Lituri ’29-30 Fred Fucci ’74-75Daniele Barbo ’30-32 William Lombardi ’75-77Paul Franchina ’32-36 Robert Cincotta ’77-78Rosario Campisi ’36-37 Joseph Cacciatore ’78-80Paul Franchina ’37-39 William Nisbet ’80-83Carmelo Lituri ’39-41 Domenic Foti ’83-86Paul Franchina ’41-46 Joseph Florio ’86-88Vincent Fallia ’46-48 Charles Lombardi ’88-93Modest Mele ’48-50 Arthur Bennett ’93-96Frank Demeo ’50-51 Robert Lucente ’96-99Leo Gallitano ’51-53 David Carme ’99-03Charles Graceffa ’53-55 Richard Dunton ’03- David Marcou - Present
earliest (1954) fraternal organizations to establish academic scholarships for not only members offspring but also any Waltham High School Senior. This year will be our 50th scholarship year and we will propose to honor our brother and life long educator Edmund Tarallo, Sr., who passed away 2003, by adding his name to our scholarship. It will be known as the Waltham Sons of Italy Edmund Tarallo, Sr., Scholarship.
The most prominent members of lodge to go on to OSIA National and State Offi ce include Paul Franchina, Rosario Campisi, Modest Mele, and Edmund Tarallo.
It was senz’altro one of the most vibrant and memorable evenings of our Italian Culture Series. The questions, com-ments, and exuberant chatter by the near forty guests were unmistakable evidence of their enjoyment. This is one of the many culture programs worthy of all lodges.
Mr. Rosario (Ross) Zagami is an energetic, affable, and most entertaining musician and speaker on all aspects of his beloved native Sicily. As an accomplished Benefi t Insurance Commissioner for the Grand Lodge, Mr. Zagami has suc-cessfully nurtured his love for America while celebrating his Italian and Sicilian roots.
His program included a Sicil-ian sing-along with an accom-paniment on guitar, PowerPoint scenes of his home, people, foods, dance, and beaches in Pezzolo (Pr. Messina), and slides of Taormina, Etna, the Calabrian coast, and other beautiful Italian sights. He maintains a home in Pezzolo and has traveled with family on excursions to Sicily an envious twenty-fi ve times. His exuber-ance and good-natured humor was infectious. The audience consisted of members from Burlington, Lexington, Woburn, Billerica, Waltham, Haverhill, and Manchester. The program was thoroughly enjoyed by all, including our State President James DiStefano.
One of my enduring goals from early on in my tenure as
Chairman of the Italian Cul-ture Commission was to fi nd native speakers with expertise on the history and culture of Italy’s twenty regions. I have had visiting speakers on Cam-pania, Abruzzo, Lazio, and Trentino-Alto-Adige in the past and was very pleased to have two speakers on Sicily this past week: Professor Matteo Casini, who spoke on the history and geopolitical importance of Sicily, and Mr. Zagami.
In his concluding remarks, Mr. Zagami noted his avail-ability as a Benefi t Insurance Commissioner to all lodges and
members for professional advice on all kinds of insurance.
This program was one of the many and varied programs by guest academics and profes-sionals focused on all aspects of the Italian language and culture offered by the Italian Culture Commission. Mr. Zagami has indicated a willingness and de-sire to visit other lodges. Sicilian or Italian, contact Pat Moreno to arrange a visit to your lodge at 781-272-5375 or [email protected]. Excerpts from many other programs can be viewed at PEGmedia.org (scroll to SOI) or by contacting Mr. Moreno.
Italian Culture SeriesSicily:“Quanto e Bella la Terra Mia”
by Patrick Moreno
George Iannuzzo (left), President of the newly instituted Tewksbury Sons of Italy Lodge, is congratulated by sponsoring Wilmington Lodge President Aldo Caira, Jr., at their recent institution and installation of officers attended by 60 well-wishers, including several officers of the Wilmington Lodge and its Founder Laura Caira, members from as far away as Fall River, Representative James Miceli, a charter member of the Wilmington Lodge, and State President James DiStefano.
(Photo by Lennie Malvone, Wilmington Lodge member)
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Purple Aster (Continued from Page 1)
Standing, L to R: Florence Ferullo Kane, Catherine Bourassa, Marie Jackson, Carol Rossi, Margaret Campbell, Denise Furnari, Kim DiStefano, Linda and Gilson Fouraux, Ann and Ron Hill. Seated: First Lady Kathy DiStefano and State President James DiStefano.
Benefit Insurance Commission, L to R: Denise Furnari, Marjorie Cahn, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State President James DiStefano, Margaret Campbell and Joseph Boncore, Esq.
Commissioners, Standing, L to R: Marylou Abbatessa, Pat Moreno, Delia Bartucca, Angelo Rossi, Denise Furnari, Louis Floriani, Jr., Margaret Campbell and Antonio Sestito. Seated L to R: Mary Cooper, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State President James DiStefano, and Dorothy Berlandi. Past Presidents with First Ladies and Co-Chairmen of Purple Aster. Standing,
L-R: Joseph and Pauline Russo, Florence Ferullo Kane, First Lady Kathy DiStefano, State President James DiStefano, Cheryl and Kevin Caira. Seated, L-R: Co-Chairmen Denise Furnari and Margaret Campbell.
Miss Italy from Haverhill escorts Deputy Consul General Luigi Munno.
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Purple Aster (Continued from Page 4)
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GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS
Triathlon of Gamesby Ron Hill
Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, First Place Cribbage team Dick Delacono and Tony Natale, Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno and State President James DiStefano.
Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno, Quincy Men’s Lodge First Place Darts Team members Kevin Cotter, Ted Myers, Michael Mullins, and John Anagnos, State President James DiStefano, and Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr.
On Sunday, January 29, 2012, the “Triathlon of Games” – the first sporting event of its kind for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts – was held at the Quincy Lodge #1295. Filial Lodge teams from Quin-cy, Roslindale, Weymouth, Braintree Ladies, Belmont Mixed, Worcester, Wilmington, and Watertown were ready to compete in the three triath-lon events: Darts, Cribbage, and Scrabble. After coffee and donuts, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr. gave a brief explanation of the rules and team placements. State President James DiStefano wel-comed everyone to the tourna-ment and thanked the Quincy Lodge for their hospitality.
The games began and all play-
ers became immersed in their respective events. Dictionaries were visible in the Scrabble sec-tion, Cribbage boards were set, and Dart players were warming up, stretching muscles, and hoping the darts actually land-ed on the board. As the games progressed, some teams were eliminated early while others advanced. By lunch break, the remaining teams would com-pete in the fi nal rounds of each game. As usual, the Quincy Men’s Lodge outdid themselves in preparing sandwiches, an-tipasto, pasta, meatballs, and sausages. The 50-50 raffle was won by Betty Burke of the Quincy Ladies Lodge. The gift basket was won by Gerry Burke of the Quincy Men’s Lodge.
In the Scrabble tournament, fi rst place went to Marisa Ra-nalli from Braintree Ladies Lodge #1422, and second place went to Carol Rossi from the Belmont Mixed Lodge #1094. The First Place Cribbage team was Dick Delacono and Tony Natale from the Quincy Men’s Lodge #1295. The Second Place Cribbage team, also from the Quincy lodge, consisted of Kevin Mulligan and Peter Johnson. The Darts tournament was also won by a pair of Quincy Men’s Lodge teams; the First Place team consisted of Kevin Cotter, Ted Myers, Michael Mullins, and John Anagnos. In Second Place were Lisa Crockett, Sal DiRusso, Nancy Savioli, and Rick Brant.
At the end of the day Chair-man Aldo Caira, Jr. and his committee members Sharon Caria, Bob and Peg Dicey, and Donna Quinno thanked every-one for their participation in the days events. The Chariman and Committee thanked the par-ticipants and the Quincy Men’s Lodge again for their hospitality.
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State President James DiStefano, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Second Place Scrabble player Carol Rossi, First Place Scrabble player Marisa Ranalli, Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno, and Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey.
Purple Aster (Continued from Page 5)
Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Quincy Men’s Lodge President Ed Roche, Second Place Cribbage team member Kevin Mulligan, Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno, and State President James DiStefano. Not pictured: Team member Peter Johnson.
Sports Commissioner Bob Dicey, Sports Commissioner Donna Quinno, Quincy Men’s Lodge Second Place Darts Team members Lisa Crockett, Sal Dirusso, Nancy Savioli, and Rick Brant, Sports Commission Chairman Aldo Caira, Jr., and State President James DiStefano.
(Photo by Dom Campochiaro, D&S Video, www.dsvideophoto.com)
LET THE GAMES BEGIN
Triathlon(Continued from Page 6)
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Dear Brothers & Sisters:As an appointed commissioner of the Benefi t Insurance Commission, I recognize the need to provide additional benefi ts to our
members while looking for ways to generate income for the Grand Lodge. I have been spending the past few months designing a program that I believe has value for all Sons of Italy Members.
It is therefore with great pleasure that I am announcing an insurance program designed to provide savings directly to you on your auto and home insurance while generating income for our beloved Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
The program operates like a Cooperative. When we all buy together we benefi t directly through special discounts and the Grand Lodge benefi ts through increased revenue.
Participation in the program does not require any extra effort on your part. The Grand Lodge Auto and Home Program functions this way:
1. You contact Ross Zagami – Benefi t Insurance Commissioner 2. I provide you with a quote3. You receive savings 4. The Grand Lodge receives a marketing fee for every policy that is writtenWe all know how challenging it is for the Grand Lodge to meet its fi nancial obligations locally as well as nationally. Every dollar
counts. You will see that the Grand Lodge Auto and Home Program can help meet this challenge by generating meaningful income for our Grand Lodge.
GETTING STARTED IS EASYTo start helping yourself and the Grand Lodge call for a no obligation quote:Ross Zagami 617-484-4466 (phone) 617-484-4467 (fax)Keep in mind that a large percentage of Massachusetts auto insurance policies renew in January.
Call today and you can IMMEDIATELY start saving money while generating a marketing fee for the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
THE GRAND LODGE OF MASSACHUSETTS ANNOUNCESA New Auto and Home Insurance Program
Learn How You Can Save Money on Your Auto and Home Insurance!!!
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GRAND LODGE EVENTSMARCH 3, 2012 O&E Workshop: District 1 and 2 Sons of Italy, Pittsfield, MAMARCH 18, 2012 Grand Lodge Bowling Tournament Woburn Bowladrome, Woburn, MAMAY 5, 2012 O&E Workshop: District 5 Sons of Italy, Braintree, MAMAY 6, 2012 Law & Justice Breakfast The Crestview, Woburn, MAMAY 20, 2012 Scholarship Luncheon Sons of Italy, Braintree, MAJUNE 2, 2012 O&E Workshop: District 6 and 7 Plains School, Portsmouth, NHJUNE 10, 2012 Walk-a-thon DCR’s Breakheart Reservation, Saugus, MAJUNE 16, 2012 State Convention Holiday Inn, Mansfield, MAAugust 4, 2012 Grand Lodge Cookout Sons of Italy, Hingham, MA
For more information on these events,call the Grand Lodge office at 617-489-5234
- or -check the Grand Lodge Events section of the website
(www.osiama.org)
Don Orione Nursing Home Epiphany Party (Continued from Page 1)
On Sunday, January 8, 2012 at 1:30 p.m. the Charity Commission Chairman and her commit-tee joined the shut-ins of the Don Orione Nursing Home for the annual Epiphany Party.
The Don Orione Epiphany Party is one that is long awaited by the residents at the home. Franca Montemuro the Entertainment Director for the home welcomed all the Charity Commission members and guests to this long awaited event. The room was fi lled with the many residents who attended. It seemed that we had standing room only.
The table with “goodies” was fi lled to overfl ow-ing with homemade biscotti, cookies, pizzelles, brownies, and cakes. Danny Ventola and his accompanist were setting up their microphones and speakers and all was in readiness for this special day for the residents of the Don Orione Nursing Home.
Just as everyone was enjoying the music and singing, Santa made his arrival. Robert Olive-rio of the Belmont Mixed Lodge greeted all theresidents and spent time talking with them and yes, even dancing with a few. It was then time for the giving of gifts, which Santa handed to all present.
Once again the Charity Commission is to be congratulated for yet another successful and fun-fi lled party. Chairman Marylou Abbatessa and her committee have brought these parties to yet another level.
The photos you will enjoy are made pos-sible by State Recording Secretary Ronald Hill. Thank you. Thanks to all commission mem-bers and guests who made the time to spend with these shut-ins at the Don Orione Nursing Home. I believe we can say that “we made their day!”
is delightful to see many of the shut-ins singing along and re-questing some of their favorites.
We thank Function Director Tina Leone of the North End Nursing Home for helping us in making this function possible.
Special thanks go to Brother Ronald Hill, State Recording Secretary, for his photography, it is greatly appreciated. And to all the State Officers and some with their spouses who attended, “Thank You”.
Sister Marylou Abbatessa and her Charity Commission are to be congratulated for such a successful party.
North End Nursing Home Party (Continued from Page 1)
You can now purchase digital photos of OSIA Events online atosiama.org - click on “PHOTO GALLERY”
Peel, wash and cube potatoes and set aside. Do the same with onions, carrots, and celery.
Place fl our in a bowl. Sprinkle salt and pepper into fl our before adding beef cubes. Stir Beef cubes in fl our. Remove and set aside.
Heat olive oil in skillet or saucepan and carefully add fl our-dredged cubed beef. Sear beef to brown before adding one cup of water to mixture. Beef will cook in this broth. Add small amounts of water as needed.
Allow meat to simmer slowly in broth for about an hour before adding vegetables to the pot. Stir and continue to cook slowly. Thirty minutes later, stir one tablespoon of ketchup into stew. Allow Beef Stew and vegetables to simmer slowly until cooked to your satisfaction. Add water if necessary.
NOTE: This became one of Mama’s favorite meals to prepare in the winter. She made sure we all had our hearty meal. When she was too busy to go to our apartment to cook, she used the small two-burner unit in “the back room.” Coffee was brewed there every day. A petition separated that small room from the oven and work-shop where the bakers and Papa prepared the bread.
Since Papa always insisted that we ate together as a family, there were many times that our meals were prepared on the small two-burner stove. Of course, Mama added more potatoes and vegetables at times so the working bakers could taste our meal.
When I prepared this meal a few weeks ago, the picture of the “back room” and burner came to my mind. I remembered how the aroma of the baking bread and the stew cooking in the back room spread through the bakery. I really yearned for a loaf of Papa’s bread for supper that evening. But what did I do?? -- I dipped my store bought “Italian sliced” bread in my Beef Stew Broth that eve-ning, and dreamed of those days, back then.
MAMA’S BEEF STEW2 to 3 lbs cubed beef round steak4 tablespoons olive oil 4 potatoes 4 cubed onions6 cut-up carrots¾ cup cut up celery
1 cup fl our1 tablespoon ketchup of choiceSeason to your liking with salt
and pepper1 cup water
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As Chairman of the Membership Commission, one of my responsibilities is overseeing the growth and retention of membership in the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts.
Over the past few years, membership has been a consistent challenge for our organization. We are continuing to as-sess what we do, and how we do it. We are constantly searching for the answers to questions such as, “how do we market
ourselves?” and “what is our purpose in the twenty-fi rst century?”I ask that each President appoint a Membership Chairman within
their lodge to coordinate membership drives and other recruit-ment efforts. I invite every lodge Membership Chairman who is appointed to sit on the state Membership Commission and work with myself and other lodge representatives toward recruting and maintaining our membership.
Once you have appointed a chairman, please submit their name, contact information, an email address, to our Executive Director Paul Guida either by email to [email protected] or by phone at 617-489-5234, so that they will receive Commission meeting notices.
The cooperation of all fi lial lodge presidents is greatly appreciated.
“TANK”Is Tough on Membership
by Antonio Sestito
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq. gives Richard Honan a monetary gift to help with postage.
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057Helps with Care Packages for the Troops
by Donna Segreti Reilly
Members at Rich Honan’s Sign Shop help assemble the care packages. Front: Past President Janis LaRosee, Jenn Boncore, State Orator Robert A. Boncore Esq., Lucy Boncore, Christine Boncore-Sciaraffa, Skylar Hilton, and Mistress of Ceremonies Donna Segreti Reilly. Back: President Joseph A. Boncore Esq., Harbor Master Chuck Famolare, Philip Boncore, Mark Sciaraffa, Laura Lopez, National Past President Philip R. Boncore Esq., and Past President Goldie Boncore.
On January 18, 2012, mem-bers of the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 partnered with Richard Honan to help pack goodies and toiletries to send to troops stationed in the United States and abroad. Honan has been sending care packages to soldiers from the Winthrop area for the past nine years. The Lodge was delighted to be able to contribute to this effort for our troops.
LODGE NEWS
The Granite State Lodge #2380 would like to thank all the mem-bers past and present for their efforts that have made the lodge what it is today.
GRANITE STATE LODGE #2380Celebrates 35th Anniversary
by Michael Dello Iacono
The First Friday of Every Month — Come Come Dance Dance to Live Music to Live Music from 7:30-11:00 P.M., at the Sons of Italy Hall, 520 Pleasant Street, Watertown. A light collation is served. For additional information, please contact Sal at (781) 894-5749 or Mary at (781) 646-8578. Proper dress is required.The Last Friday of Every Month — Arlington Men’s Lodge #1349 sponsors Ballroom Dancing at 7:30 P.M., with music by Trilogy. In October and November the dance is held on the third Friday of the month. For further information contact George Arena at (781) 646-1252.March 3, 2012 — Celebrate the Fabulous Fifties. 7:30 P.M at St. Adelaide Church Hall, 712 Lowell Street, Peabody. Sponsored by the Peabody Italian Ladies Lodge #1964. Music by DJ Ricky D. $10.00 per person, includes hors d’oeuvres, coffee, and dessert. BYOB. Non-alcoholic soda bar featuring root beer and cherry cola floats, 50/50 raffle, best 50’s dress prize, trivia contest. For tickets contact Michelle D’Amato at (978) 535-7846, Angela Federico at (508) 527-0668 or Sandra Petrone at (978) 535-5199. March 30, 2012 — 4th Annual International Beer & Wine Tasting Festival from 7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. to be held at the Columbia Cultural Center, 775 John Quincy Adams Road, Taunton, MA. $10.00 per person. Proceeds to benefit the Peter B. Gay Lodge #540 charities. For tickets contact Dick Simmons, President at (508) 930-2898.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
TO ALL LODGEPRESIDENTS AND MEMBERS
Please notify the Grand Lodge of your change of address. The Post Offi ce charges us for each piece of undeliverable mail to an old or invalid address.
Thank YouJames DiStefano, OSIA State President
“Tank”
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LODGE NEWS
Methuen Lodge #902 held a Novice Division Bocce Tournament on Saturday, January 21, 2012 at the Bonanno Greenhouse in Methuen. Mario Pagnoni, our bocce “guru,” was the organizer, and was assisted by Bob Mele and Jimmy T. Breakfast and a great Italian
Third place team Bob Pawleski, Gus Mangione, Eric Santullo, Mario Pagnoni, and Joe Salvo.
Mario Pagnoni and second place finishers Mike Babib, Paul Guselli, Joe Lento, and Dan Hatem.
Mario Pagnoni and first place team members Dick Guselli, Fran Sclafani, Mark Bouchard, and John Medvecky.
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Victor Emanuel Lodge #1646 Drum and Bugle Corps held its annual Christmas Party at DiBurro’s Function Hall in Brad-ford. Members and their families enjoyed an evening of celebrating the season by presenting awards for the best attendance, scholarships, and a gift to the Lodge.
The LaFontaine family.
Victor Emanuel Lodge #1646Drum and Bugle Corps Christmas Party
by Lucinda Nolet
The LoConte family.
The girls of the corps.
The youngest corps members.
The boys of the corps.
Members of the corps, past and present.
The Iannalfo family.
Member J. Barbuti was presented with an award for perfect attendance.
METHUEN LODGE #902Bocce Tournament
by Dottie Crisa
lunch was served to everyone in attendance. The fi rst place team consisted of Dick Guselli, Fran Sclafani,
Mark Bouchard, and John Medvecky. The second place team included Mike Habib, Paul Guselli, Joe Lento, and Dan Hatem. In third place were Bob Pawleski, Gus Mangione, Eric Santullo, and Joe Salvo. Prizes consisted of gift certifi cates redeemable for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at local eateries.
www.sewbizfabrics.comSusan Mirra, Lodge #1035 - Fall River, MA 02723
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LODGE NEWS
Worcester Lodge #168 held its Christmas party on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel - St. Ann Center. Michael & Maria’s Catering once again provided a delicious meal of Italian wedding soup, antipasto, pasta, roasted chick-en, potatoes, and vegetables, along with coffee and dessert. More than 200 people were in attendance, including lodge members, State Offi cers, fam-ily, and friends. Lodge Chaplain Msgr. Rocco Piccolomini gave the blessing before the meal. Lodge members gave thanks for all the blessings they have received throughout the year, and appreciated the opportu-nity to complete a community service project that provided homeless men, women, and children some needed warmth in the form of hats, gloves, scarves, and sweaters. Sister Elena Olivieri coordinated this effort. It was a great success and an opportunity for all to share in the wonders of the Christmas season!
DJ Kevin Kempton provided both Christmas classics and
Worcester Lodge #168 Christmas Partyby Maria (Gina) Sciannameo
music that got people moving on the dance fl oor. There were many items that were raffl ed off throughout the evening, rang-ing from decorated baskets to gift cards donated by members and local businesses. Guests also enjoyed a twist on the classic fi fty/fi fty raffl e, as they placed bids based on how many candies they thought were in a large vase. Linda Fouraux had the closest guess (without go-ing over) and won the vase with all the candy and 50% of the money. Congratulations Linda!
Members congratulating Gladys Bello on her 96th birthday!
Members of the Raffle committee with co-chairmen Maria Sciannameo (left) and Vittoria Mastrocola (right). Not pictured: Caterina Valentine.
Attendees enjoying the festivities and music.
Co-chairman Maria Sciannameo (left) presenting Lodge President Donna Giuliani with an appreciation gift from the members.
Coordinating this year’s event were three Sciannameo sisters: Vittoria Mastrocola, Caterina Valentine, and Maria (Gina) Sciannameo, with the help of a wonderful crew who made the event a success. Helping with the set-up, clean up, and raffl e were Rita DeSimone, Joseph DeSimone, Rosemarie Miki-tarian, Ginger Rinaldi, Anna Alano, Arthur Venuti, Don-na Giuliani, Mary Ann Bello, Margaret Campbell, Carmelita Bello, Rose Porcaro, Rosalyn Consiglio, Frances Carlson, Aster Scarpone, Josephine Kangas, Lucille Carrier, and Josephine Genattosio.
Without the help of these dedicated helpers, the event
would not be successful. Thank you all.
During the festivities, Lodge President Donna Giuliani wel-comed everyone and intro-duced the guests from other lodges and the Grand Lodge who attended, including First Lady Kathy DiStefano, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Hill, Dorothy Berlandi, Gilson and Linda Fouraux, and Massimo and Marisa Ranalli. We were happy they could join us.
President Donna Giuliani and Vice President Mary Ann Bello assisted with pulling the raffle tickets. Members and local businesses that kindly donated raffl es items this year included Edible Arrangements, Wegman ’s Supermarke t , Price Chopper Supermarkets, Mary Ann Bello, Carmelita Bello, Margaret Campbell, Linda Dattis, Donna Giuliani, Caterina & Vittoria Mastrocola, Rosemarie Mikitarian, Elena
Olivieri, Anna Alano, Wonder Bar, Carolyn Padavano, Mary Jane & Kenneth Simoncini, Maria (Gina) Sciannameo, T r a d e r J o e ’ s , C a t e r i n a Valentine, John & Kathleen Trumpaitis, Wexford House Restaurant, Fran Carlson & Rosalyn Consiglio, Bed & Bath, Rose Porcaro, Michael A. Sacco, Pasquale Sacco, Yolanda Minchillo, Beverly DeMarco, Florence Murgo, Lucille Carrier, and Annette Simoncini.
Everyone enjoyed the won-derful evening, and felt blessed to have the opportunity to share good will. A great heart-felt “thank you” goes out to all who helped and supported this event in every way! Everyone is already looking forward to next year’s party!
In addition to the Christmas Party, the lodge took the time to wish Sister Gladys Bello a very happy 96th birthday! Happy Birthday Gladys!
It always feels like you have entered a real Italian restaurant when you are greeted with a recreated Sistine ceiling instead of faux leather banquettes and a catchy “Italian” name. For more than 12 years the Lodge has gathered at Lucia’s in Winchester for our Christmas luncheon, and i t a lways
feels uniquely “Italianita”. Lucia’s success and acclaim is immediately recognizable from the scores of autographed pictures of celebrities from stage, politics, and sports that adorn the walls of the dining rooms. The Frattaroli family has cultivated this Italianita with very fi nely honed recipes taken
from their Sulmona, Abruzzo roots and their Italian wait staff.
This luncheon is a long-standing tradition of the Lodge as a way of saying “thank you” and giving back to the members during the Christmas season. The number of members and guests has always been signifi cant.
This year, as in recent years, entertainment was pro-vided along with delicate Italian pastries and coffee. Ferdinando Argenti sang Italian favorites while at his keyboard, as well as Christmas carols in Ital-ian and English, receiving a standing ovation at the con-clusion of the evening. The
hum of voices, laughter, chat-ter, and the good tidings of Christmas confirmed an-other enjoyable afternoon din-ner at Lucia’s. The Burlington Lodge Christmas luncheon was a success, fi lled with fi ne Italian food, wonderful ambi-ance, and celebration of our heritage.
Burlington Lodge #2223 Christmas Partyby Patrick Moreno
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The G. Marconi Lodge #1620 held its Christmas Party on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at the Greenock Country Club in Lee. Pauline’s was the caterer for the event. Fifty-four members and guests were in attendance and all left the party in the Christmas spirit and ready for the New Year.
The buffet was outstanding and included mashed potatoes, stuffed turkey breast, fi sh, green beans, cold cuts, macaroni and cheese, pasta, and sausages with peppers and onions,
followed by carrot cake, chocolate cake, and Italian cookies for dessert.
This year, instead of exchanging gifts, members partnered to bring baskets, wine, and many other items for the raffl e and were able to raise $246 for our scholarships.
We thank Chairman Ann O’Brien and her committee consisting of Lucy Boldy-ga and Rita Bartini for making arrange-ments for our Christmas Party, Sandra Cozzaglio for organizing the raffl e, Tom Boyne and Mike Vecchia for selling tick-ets, and all the members for bringing in the items for the raffl e and purchasing tickets. We would also like to thank Linda Newton, Cindy Smachetti, Sandra Cozzaglio, and John Pompi for distribut-ing the prizes to the raffl e winners.
There was a little surprise at the begin-ning of the evening when President Ron Nickerson mentioned that he wanted to recognize a member for his community service. That person is President of the Lee Historical Society, one of the Cor-perators of the Lee Library, a member of the Board of Directors for Lee Public Access TV, editor of the lodge’s monthly newsletter, and a State Trustee. Ron presented a beautiful rose boutonnière to Steve Cozzaglio with Anna Zaffanella’s help.
Anna Zaffanella assisting Steve with the boutonnière.
President Ron Nickerson and Treasurer Sandra Cozzaglio.
Financial Secretary Judy Brittain.
G. Marconi Lodge #1620 Christmas Partyby Steve Cozzaglio
Nearly 40 members and guests, including State Officers, attended the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Christmas Party on December 13 at the Winthrop Golf Club. Members danced to Christmas songs and enjoyed a delicious buffet. Thank you to Financial Secretary Janice Pomeroy and Recording Secretary Kathy Young for coordinating the party.
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057Christmas Party
by Donna Segreti Reilly
National Past President Phil Boncore dances with his wife Goldie at the Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 Christmas Party at the Winthrop Golf Club.
Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq. thanks State President DiStefano for coming to the Christmas Party, and presents him with poinsettias to give to First Lady Kathy DiStefano, who was attending her own Watertown Ladies Lodge Christmas party.
State Offi cers in attendance included State President James DiStefano, National Past President Philip R. Boncore Esq., Lodge Deputy Roger Marrocco , Char i ty Commiss ion Chairman Marylou Abbatessa, State Orator Robert A. Boncore, Esq., Benefi t Insurance Commission President Anthony Panaggio, Jr., Benefi t Insurance Commission Secretary Paul DiBona, Benefi t Insurance Commissioner and Winthrop Mixed Lodge #2057 President Joseph A. Boncore, Esq., as well as Medford Lodge’s Matthew J. Ezekiel and Newton’s Frank Battista.
Lodge Name City NameWorcester #168 Worcester Ida T. MangiulliChristopher Columbus #216 Brockton Barbara HigginbothanChristopher Columbus #216 Brockton Cornelia R. PulliaBandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro James W. FerrecchiaBandiera e Concordia #240 Marlboro Edith GaucherVenezia #374 Rockland Amelia B. BrigandiVenezia #374 Rockland Patricia EisenhauerVenezia #374 Rockland Geraldine FamularoVenezia #374 Rockland Joseph P. LanzillottaVenezia #374 Rockland Paul J. RoblesDante Alighieri #648 Waltham Peter A. RennaMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Peter VarrassoMassimo d’Azeglio #760 Braintree Francis A. VignoniVittorio Veneto #1035 Fall River Edith QuintinPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Michelangelo NicolazzoPiave Fiume #1036 Watertown Michael Penta, Sr.Piave Fiume #1036 Watertown Michael ViscomiAmbrose D. Cedrone #1069 Newton Loreto DiBonaAmbrose D. Cedrone #1069 Newton Marco M. MarinoNorwood Italian #1235 Norwood Patricia Evangelista Milford #1356 Milford Dr. Peter J. MorganelliRegina Margherita #1402 Waltham Concetta A. FerroQuattro Eroi #1414 Franklin Gloria BergeronBraintree Ladies #1422 Braintree Nancy VenutiCornelia dei Gracchi #1583 Watertown Phyllis Dell’OrfanoSanta Maria #1570 Medford Mary DeCristoforoWinchester Ladies #1592 Winchester Beatrice ArriaWinchester Ladies #1592 Winchester Antoinette TranfagliaRevere Ladies #1601 Revere Josephine NatolaRevere Ladies #1601 Revere Josephine L. RizzoMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Mary B. MocogniMaria Montessori #1744 Belmont Grace SaccaMinerva #1846 Stoughton Helena BlumSouth Shore Men #1850 Hingham Tom Marchesiani
Anthony Cipriano by Wakefi eld Lodge #1734
Frances N. Sabbagh by Wakefi eld Lodge #1734
Guy A. Pellegrinelli by Fred and Linda Pegnato
In Memory ofArcangelo J. Capparella
Riposa in pace nei bracci del Signoreby Joanna Capparella
In Memory ofCharles Storella
Loving Brother-in-Lawby Fred and Catherine DiMambro
