the golden Lion official Publication of the grand Lodge of new york Largest Italian-American Fraternal Bi-Monthly in new york state 1905 - 2005 “The Order Sons of Italy in America is the oldest and largest organization of Italian-American Men and Women in the United States and Canada” voL. 48 no. 11-12 noveMBer -D eCeMBer 2015 2016 Winter Charity Ball Announced

gala event set for January 29, 2016 ellmore, New York – Foundation President Carolyn Reres and the Board of Directors of the New York State Grand Lodge Foundation, special honoree BInc., Order Sons of Italy in America, are delighted to announce the upcoming “Twenty-Third Anniversary Winter Charity Ball.” This event will be chaired by Annette Lankewish, Past President of the Donatello Daniel J. Longo Lodge No. 2559, Westbury, and Co-Chaired by Joanne Spera, State national President, order sons of Italy in America Trustee and Past President of the Vigiano Brothers Lodge No. 3436, Port Jefferson. special humanitarian Award This gala affair will be held on Friday, January 29, 2016 at the Chateau Briand in Carle Place, New York. The cocktail hour will begin at 7:30pm Anthony D’Urso followed by dinner and dancing. The donation for our Winter Charity Ball will be $100.00 per person. To commemorate this special event, a special recognition Award Souvenir Journal will be published. With over 250 guests expected to be Mary Ann Cervoni-Iaia in attendance, the evening promises to be a social and financial success. Daniel J. Longo of Maryland, the 35th National President of the Order Janice Paradiso Cenzoprano Sons of Italy in America, will be lauded for his outstanding leadership and commitment to OSIA’s charitable endeavors. President Longo is the for - mer National Director of Client Services for Prime Care Technologies, and his vision for OSIA is to focus on new initiatives to ensure the continued success of our beloved organization. Our Special Humanitarian Award will be presented to Anthony D’Urso , a long-time active member and Past President of the Cellini Lodge No. 2206 of New Hyde Park, and former Councilman for the Town of North Hempstead. Mr. D’Urso is the consummate civic leader who has lived his life helping those less fortunate. We look forward to honoring this most humble and philanthropic gentleman who has achieved so much as an Italian American. DAnIeL J. L ongo Anthony D’U rso In addition, we are honored to recognize the wonderful accomplishments of Cooley’s Anemia Foundation Suffolk Chapter President Mary Ann Cervoni-Iaia and Long Island Chapter Treasurer Janice Paradiso Cenzoprano by presenting each of them with our Special Recognition Award. Both of these fine Italian American women have stepped forward to assist these chapters and to support patients and their families in the fight to eradicate this dreadful disease. The objective of the NYSOSIA Winter Charity Ball is to help provide MAry Ann JAnICe PArADIso funds for various charitable endeavors. Support of this annual event CervonI -I AIA CenzoPrAno enables the Foundation to continue its philanthropic mission in supporting charitable causes as in past years. 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MAIL TO: New York State OSIA Grand Lodge ship information is available at 800-322- Grand Lodge Office Attention: Golden Lion OSIA. Archives are maintained at the Immigration History Research Center, Eileen Stavis, Office Manager #2101 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, NY 11710-5605 University of Minnesota. Printing by Richner Carol DiTrapani, Executive Assistant Communications, Inc., Garden City, NY. 2101-03 Bellmore Avenue, Bellmore, N.Y. 11710-5605 Tel. 516-785-4623 1-800-322-OSIA Fax 516-221-OSIA (6742) www.nysosia.org • [email protected] 2 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 From The State President’s Desk President’s Photo Album

Each of us should be very proud that our voices are being heard. More and more NY municipalities are holding cele - brations for Italian Heritage and Culture Month, and recognizing members of the Italian-American community. State Comptroller, Thomas DiNapoli recog - nized Joe and Joan Rondinelli. I was among the honorees at the event hosted by Queens Borough President Melinda Katz, and I was pleased to accept the honor given to the Grand Lodge of New York at Nassau County Executive Ed Mangano’s event. OSIA members were recognized for their work at ceremonies hosted by Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and Brookhaven Town Supervisor Ed Romaine. Westchester County Executive Robert Astorino and Carolyn Reres the Westchester County Board of At the Garibaldi Meucci Museum Annual Fund-raiser on November 7, 2015, Legislators held separate proclamation New Grand Lodge Foundation, Inc. President Carolyn Reres (center, behind State President ceremonies giving recognition to out - check) presented a $10,000 check to the Museum officers - Chairperson Grand Lodge of New York standing students and teachers of the Madeline Matteucci, Co-chair Anthony Conetta (4th and 3rd from left). Other Italian language. I am certain that there state and national officers were present for the presentation. were many other similar events statewide. Dear Brothers and Sisters of the New The October plenary, held in York Grand Lodge: Schenectady at the beautiful facilities of the Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge #321, s I write this, the weather is begin - was well-attended. The extensive agenda ning to turn colder, and a Christmas was accomplished in a timely manner Amood is becoming evident. thanks to the preparedness of the mem - Christmas decorations have already bers of the Grand Council and the various appeared in stores and on a few houses. committee chairs, and I commend each of Many people have already begun shop - them for their exemplary work. Those in ping for gifts; some have already com - attendance were most appreciative of the pleted that task. I am not in that group. warm hospitality of President Louis Are you? Fazzone and the lodge. The very next day As we approach this most joyous sea - we celebrated with the Gabriele son and I reflect on the work of the last six D’Annunzio Lodge as it marked its 100th months: the outstanding representation of anniversary; the 6th NY lodge to achieve our NY national team, the most successful this milestone. fund raising efforts, the membership The luncheon held by the Garibaldi activity, the creative ideas for the Meucci Museum was enjoyed by a record Garibaldi Meucci Museum, the continued crowd, which enthusiastically applauded efforts of the CSJ and the Gift of Sight, the impressive honorees. Afterwards, at a the progress of the new Education and champagne and cookie reception at the Culture Committees, and the outstanding museum, the visitors eagerly searched the efforts of all committees; it is appropriate pathway for their personalized bricks, to say “thank you” to those who have At the Fall Plenary Session hosted by the Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge #321 on noted the museum’s new coat of paint and October 17th, Lodge President Louis Fazzone accepted, on behalf of the mem - worked so diligently. My heartfelt appre - viewed the beautiful artifacts. OSIA NJ ciation is extended to all who volunteer bers of the lodge, an Appreciation Plaque from NYS President Carolyn Reres was well represented and the National for the hospitality extended to the national and state officers and guests attend - for the good of the Order for your support, Overseer from OSIA CA, Joy Bruno, dedication, and willingness to get the job made a trip from the west coast. ing the session. done. The final preparations for our Winter During the month of October, Charity Ball are taking shape, and Americans of Italian heritage celebrated Chairperson Annette Lankewish and her their shared Italian culture with a variety entire committee are working hard to turn of events. We were reminded of the the Chateau Briand in Carle Place into a vision, courage, determination, and imag - winter wonderland. I hope you will join ination of Columbus as he set out on his me on Friday, January 29, 2016, at this ocean voyages. Perhaps a few of us very special event, in support of our foun - thought of the courage of our own grand - dation. parents and great grandparents who braved those same seas seeking a new life We should remember that we are not so that we, their children, might enjoy the defined by our challenges, but rather by freedoms of this new world. how we meet those challenges. Hopefully, we will keep our motto of OSIA NY demonstrated its pride in our Liberty, Equality, and Fraternity in culture as we marched in numerous mind, and we will be able to turn whatev - parades throughout the state, most notably er challenges lie ahead into opportunities in NYC. This OSIA contingent, estimat - to move forward toward our goals. ed to be 300 strong, was most impressive as many brothers and sisters came from To all, may the magic of Christmas the various corners of the state to show warm your hearts. My sincerest best that pride. Although we “stepped out” wishes to you and your families for a onto Fifth Avenue too late to be seen on Blessed Christmas and a healthy, At the Toscanini Lodge 55th Anniversary D/D, held on September 27, 2015, TV, we were warmly received by the happy, and prosperous 2016! State President Carolyn Reres presented the "NYS Photographer Emeritus spectators along the route. Our float, Certificate" to former State Photographer Co-chair Josephine Mannino, to be bearing a “replica” of the Garibaldi- Carolyn Reres presented to her husband, former State Photographer Natale (Nat) Mannino, Meucci Meucci Museum, was the subject presently a patient at the VA Northport Hospital. (See page 8 for the presen - matter for many photographers. State President Grand Lodge of New York tation to Natale). The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 3 26th Annual Gift of Sight Awards Ceremony November 14, 2015 From Your Chaplain Dear Sisters and Brothers! uthor Melody Beattie writes: “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of Alife. It turns what we have into enough and more. It turns denial into acceptance, chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It can turn a meal into a feast, a house into a home, a stranger into a friend. Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today and creates Reverend R. Adam Forno a vision for tomorrow.” State and National Chaplain, OSIA When we are truly grateful we have the invaluable experience of knowing when enough is enough; it puts clo - As the Thanksgiving-Christmas sure on our greed and reverses that Season descends upon us, may we insatiable demand for more. With a reflect on how our “attitude of grati - spirit of gratitude we spend less time tude” has shaped our lives. Let us and energy accumulating and more focus on those things for which we are time sharing what we already have truly grateful: the abundance that is in with others. There is no more creative our lives, the unfathomable gifts of From left: Gift of Sight Chairperson Marianne Principe O’Neil, NY State President joy than giving from our abundance as our health, our family, our faith, our Carolyn Reres, Dr. George Coritsidis, Banko Award recipient Dr. Debra A. many of you, our sisters and brothers relationships with one another—espe - Messina, Humanitarian Award recipient Mark Wilson, Barbara Webb, and on OSIA, do regularly and very well. cially as Sons and Daughters of Italy Katherine Fritz. in America. As we do let us recall Our spirit of gratitude sets in motion an once again the words of Ms. Beattie: old spiritual law: the more you are grateful, the more you will be given. “Gratitude unlocks the fullness of life. We know from our own experience It turns what we have into enough and how much more spontaneously gener - more. It turns denial into acceptance, ous we are to those who are grateful. chaos to order, confusion to clarity. It They make us want to give. That is can turn a meal into a feast, a house why it is a tragedy in seeing someone into a home, a stranger into a friend. that has received so much and who Gratitude makes sense of our past, always wants more. brings peace for today and creates a vision for tomorrow.” So when is enough? When we learn to be grateful for what we have. When we Che il Bambino Gesù porterà a tutti realize how gratitude enriches our lives felicità e speranza. Buon Natale! and greed consumes it. When we appreciate the abundance we already Rev. R. Adam Forno , possess and give God thanks for it. National/NYS OSIA Chaplain

The 2015 Gift of Sight honorees: Dr. Debra A. Messina and Mark Wilson, are joined by Gift of Sight Chair Marianne Principe O’Neil and NY State President Carolyn Reres (seated), and the other members of the committee.

A check from the NY OSIA Grand Lodge Foundation for $10,000, from the pro - ceeds of "Father Forno's Wholly Humor" book, was presented at a recent Bethlehem University (BU) Foundation Board meeting in Washington D.C. Pictured from left to right are Brother Stephen Touhy, VP for Development - BU, Sr. Irene O'Neil, Foundation Board Chair, Father Forno, Foundation Board Secretary and Brother Peter Bray, Vice Chancellor - BU. The donation will be used, as noted in a prior Chaplain's Column, for Father Forno's Bethlehem University in the Holy Land Scholarship Fund.

National Officers from New York, led by National 2nd VP Nancy DiFiore Quinn (standing - 5th from left), present at the award’s ceremony pose with the hon - orees.

4 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 NY Grand Lodge Awards for 2016 Announced L E T T E R S The Annual Grand Lodge Awards to deserving individuals that will be Reminiscing awarded during 2016 are listed below. Following is a brief qualification criteria for each award. For detailed information please contact your As usual, your article got me to reminisce about times past and present. My lodge president or call the Grand Lodge office at 516 785-4623. mother was the official pizza maker in our family. We never called it Sicilian pizza but that was what it looked and tasted like. I can still smell the deli - cious aroma as it baked and nicer too, the smell of the yeast as she start - BENE EMERITUS AWARD ed the dough by "u crisce" which they stored in a ceramic dish on the To be awarded to NYS Immediate Past President Joseph Rondinelli. kitchen shelf in Basilicata. She even made an extra round pizza topped with olive oil and sugar in case someone wanted a different taste treat. DR. VINCENZO SELLARO AWARD During WWII, Zi' Rocco would treat his relatives to pizza at the Beer Garden in East Harlem. To recognize and acknowledge NYS OSIA members who have distin - guished themselves in the ideals and principles exemplified by the Bel Ricordi Order's Founder. Teresa Cerasuola Giovanni Caboto Lodge 2372 NYS OSIA FAMILY OF THE YEAR To honor an outstanding family of the New York State Grand Lodge which Learning the Past best exemplifies the ideals of service to the Order while maintaining the I am a new member and I just wanted you to know how much I enjoyed highest example of true family traditions. reading your article on “A Forgotten Italian Exodus.” This really hit home. My father was born in Nerezine and now I have a better understanding what CORNARO AWARD he and his family went through. Recognition of an Italian American woman, holder of a Doctorate degree, I was never able to get these stories since my father died when I was 12. who projects a positive image and promotes the Italian and Italian Thanks. American heritage and culture in the field of higher education. Regards Diana Bracco DeStefano LITERARY AWARD Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2391 To honor an Italian American writer, novelist, poet, or playwright who is in the process of revitalizing the Italian experience in America.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS Scholarships and Grants will be awarded to outstanding Italian American students. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~

In Memoriam

District Lodge Member DOD 1 2319 Grace Parisi 9/17/2015 1 2846 Dominick Livaccari 5/8/2015 1 2846 Carl Cozzette 5/13/2015 At the NYSOSIA Annual Golf Outing held on October 19, 2015, NYS Grand 1 2846 Mario Bounpane 9/7/2015 Lodge President Carolyn Reres is shown presenting a golf award to honoree Biagio Isgro, Jr., NYS Recording Secretary. Flanking them, are Golf Outing 1 2846 Robert Dowd 9/19/2015 Chairman Anthony Naccarato and one of the co-chairs Eleanor Jobbagy. 1 2846 Rocco Munno 10/12/2015 2 2143 Domenico (Dan) Colantone 9/20/2015 attention all NY state officers and Chairpersons Brother Bene Emeritus scheduled Plenary session Lodge Past President 2 2143 Dennis Ravalico 10/22/2015 January 30, 2016 - Winter Plenary Session Hosted by Loggia Glen Cove #1016 - Glen Cove 2 2143 Ralph Wilson 10/27/2105 April 16, 2016 - Spring Session 2 2320 Dominick P. Grandetti 10/23/2015 Hosted by Cellini Lodge #2206 - New Hyde Park 2 2372 Albert Gherlone 11/22/2015 July 30, 2016 - Summer Session Hosted by: Duca Degli Abruzzi Lodge #443 - Endicott May their souls, and all the souls of the faithful departed through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Names as submitted by Lodges as of November 23, 2015

Although the White House was using electric Christmas lights in the late 19th century, they didn’t come into wider use for a few decades Please Note : to give proper recognition to deceased members, later. They became more popular when Albert Sadacca decided to please submit their names soon after their passing, so that members paint the bulbs in bright colors. of the order can pay their respcts to the deceased’s families.

the Golden lion • November-December 2015 • 5 Honoring Our Own

On September 17, 2015, the Helen Keller Services for the Blind honored State IPP Joseph Rondinelli, and Marianne Principe O’Neil (right) NY Grand Lodge Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107 of Dix Hills, celebrated its 55th Anniversary and Gift of Sight Chairperson, for their support. Held at the Garden City Hotel, the honored Edith L. and Peter R. Zuzolo as Lodge Charter Members and Lodge event was a huge success. Past Presidents on Sunday, September 27th. At the Celebration, NYS President Carolyn Reres (c) presented,on behalf of the NY Grand Lodge, a gift to Edie and Peter.

Roma Intangible Lodge #215 - Albany. The lodge held its Annual Golden Lion Awards Dinner on October 17th, celebrating 102 years of service and support to On October 23rd, NYSOSIA Financial Secretary John Fratta (standing left), was its members and families, and to the community. Pictured from left are: Golden honored by the Italian Labor Council of New York with the Council’s Lifetime Lion Honoree, SEFCU President Michael Castellana, State Recording Secretary Achievement Award for his lifetime of work within the Italian Communities.In Biagio Isgro Jr., State President Carolyn Reres, State 1st VP Robert Ferrito, and photo are members of his family and members of his lodge. Also attending were State 2nd VP Anthony Naccarato. Many other Board members were also present. national and state officers, including State President Carolyn Reres.

Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372 - Bellmore. At the lodge’s 39th Anniversary Dinner Dance, Anthony Viola, National President Cooley's Anemia Foundation; Anthony Naccarato, NYS Second Vice President; and Mary Naccarato, NYS Cooley's Anemia Chairperson, holding certificates (5th, 7th, and 8th from left), Vigiano Brothers Lodge #3436, Mount Sinai. On September 20, 2015, the were honored on November 1, 2015, for their commitment and contributions to the lodge honored its IPP Michele Sescila with a Testimonial Brunch, for her leader- cure of Thalassemia. Also in photo are: State Principal Trustee, Luigi Squillante; ship the during her presidency. Shown is Michele (center) with some of the Lodge State Orator, Michele Ment; State IPP, Joseph Rondinelli; Susan Viola; State Council and other members, including Lodge First Lady Sue Ann and President President, Carolyn Reres; State 1st VP, Robert Ferrito; State Recording Anthony Rotoli, Jr. (4th and 5th from left). Secretary, Biagio Isgro Jr.; State Deputy, Anthony D'Angelis; and Lodge President, Anthony Capriola. 6 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge No. 321 Schenectady, NY - Celebrating 100 years 1915-2015

he Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge 321 was instituted on March 28, 1915. Originally, there were three Sons of Italy Lodges in Schenectady: Gabriele TD’Annunzio, Oltre Oceano, and Pieta D’Amore. Later, the three Lodges merged and incorporated as the Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge 321. During its early years, Lodge meetings were held in several locations in the city of Schenectady. On August 6,7,8,9, 1925 Lodge 321 hosted the New York State Grand Lodge Convention at the Van Curler Hotel in Schenectady. The hotel today is the Schenectady County Community College. In 1948, the Lodge rented a two story building on Liberty Street which they later purchased. The Lodge operated out of the Liberty Street building for 54 years, until 2006 when the building was sold and a new building was purchased at the current location in the town of Rotterdam, a suburb of Schenectady. Like many other lodges throughout the nation, Lodge 321 had its ups and downs. At one point before the 1950s, it boasted a membership of 500. In the mid-1950s, the membership dropped to a mere 40 members. In the late 1950s and 1960s Lodge membership again increased significantly. duced three New York State Grand Lodge Lodge 321 has pro For its centennial celebration the Gabriele D’Annunzio Lodge honored the cur - Venerables/Presidents. At the New York Grand Lodge Convention held in 1955, sq. was elected Grand State Venerable. Two years later rent and all past presidents for their vision and fortitude for a century of leader - Brother Amedeo H. Volpe E ship. at the Supreme National Convention in San Francisco California, Mr. Volpe was elected 1st Assistant Supreme Venerable. At the 1970 New York Grand Lodge Convention, Brother Joseph Bologna was elected State President (Grand Venerable). Again, at the New York Grand Lodge Convention of 1989 Brother Joseph Parillo Jr. was elected Grand Lodge President, the third member of Lodge 321 to hold the office of State President. In 1987, the Lodge membership elected its first woman president Frances Suraci White. She served two terms. From 1960 to 2000 the membership of Lodge 321 fluctuated between 320 and 420. After 2000, due to the Lodge’s difficult location in the city of Schenectady, membership started to decline again and reached 170 by 2006. At this time, the members decided to sell the building and move to a new location. After a search, a building was purchased in the suburbs of the city in the town of Rotterdam. Once established at the new location, the Lodge began to offer many new activities. Members would come to Lodge functions and bring their friends who enjoyed what we were doing and who would subsequently join the Lodge. Within a few years, the membership rose dramatically and by 2012 the Lodge’s membership passed the 500 plateau, a target set by then President Louis Fazzone. Lodge 321 is very active and involved in the community. In 2011, when Hurricane Irene destroyed the town of Rotterdam Junction in the county of Schenectady, thou- sands of volunteers came in to help clean up and rebuild, but there were no services or facilities where the workers could clean-up or eat except for a nearby fire station where food was brought in. Lodge 321 mobilized a group of volunteer members and purchased food including 100 lbs. of pasta, 400 meatballs, 50 lbs. of sausage and 65 John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 of Port Washington, held its 90th loafs of bread, and members made 6 sheet cakes and 5 trays of salad. The food was Anniversary Celebration and Testimonial Dinner Dance on November 10, 2015. prepared and cooked in the Lodge’s kitchen and brought to the fire station in Lodge IPP and current Vice-chair of the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, Anthony Rotterdam Junction where it was served to 600-700 volunteer cleanup workers. Conetta, was honored for twenty-four years of exemplary service to the Order. The Lodge has been and remains involved in many other activities in the com- An Appreciation Plaque was presented to the Lodge for nine decades of merito - munity including training Special Olympics athletes to play bocce, holding rious service by NY State President Carolyn Reres (shown center with Lodge fundraisers and raising over $2,000 for St. Anthony’s Church, which was partially President Marianne Bortone Prince). Also shown in the photo (l. to r.) are Lodge destroyed by fire, holding another fundraiser for Our Lady of Martyrs at the Past Presidents: Louis Biundo, Eric Pappalardi, Anthony Conetta (honoree), Auriesville Shrine for their restoration work, cooking dinner at the Lodge for clients John O'Neil, Marianne Principe O'Neil, Josephine Palawsky, and Thomas Amato. of the Schenectady City Mission and sending a group of members to the mission facility to cook meals for their clients. The work continues. This year, 2015, Lodge 321 cele- brated its 100 year anniversary. It is truly amazing that after 100 years of service to the community, its mem- bers, and OSIA, the Lodge is in its best shape ever with a membership of 520, and is very involved and respected by the community. The great success and longevity of Lodge 321 is due to the hard work and dedication of all its officers and members who served, and continue to serve the Lodge with integrity, and the great relationship that was devel- oped within the community over the years. Lodge President Louis Fazzone, cutting The Perry Como Lodge #2846 of Northport, honored Anthony P. Gallo, Submitted by Louis Fazzone - Immediate Past President, on November 8, 2015. Pictured with the honoree is the Centennial cake with State President President Carolyn Reres. former First Lady Rita, and Monsignor Peter Dooley, Pastor of St. Philip Neri Church, Northport.

The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 7 Italian Festival at Hofstra University NYS OSIA Golf Outing 2015

On October 19, 2015 the New York Grand Lodge Annual Golf Outing was held at the Town of Oyster Bay Golf Course in Woodbury, Long Island, and close to $26,000 was raised for the New York Grand Lodge. More than 100 Golfers turned out to play golf and to honor the three distinguished honorees: Biagio Isgro, OSIA New York State Recording Secretary, Michael Ruggiero, Owner of F. Ruggiero Manning the booth for the distribution of positive image material are Eleanor and Sons Funeral Home, and Frank Trotta, President of the North Shore Golf Jobbagy (seated), and Anthony and Louise Corsello. They are joined by NYS Car, Inc. Over 170 people attended the sumptuous dinner at the Woodbury State President Carolyn Reres (right). The annual event brings the culture of Italy Country Club that followed the outing. Anthony Naccarato, State Second Vice- to the festival. President and his Co-Chairs, Luigi Squillante, Tom DeLuca, Eleanor Jobbagy, and John Quinn, thank the entire golf Committee, the filial lodges, and all the members and friends of OSIA for making this such a successful fundraiser. ppp Above - The three worthy honorees - from left: Michael Ruggiero, Biagio Isgro, Jr., and Frank Trotta. qqq Below - State Golf Chair Anthony Naccarato (at podium) is surronded by members of his committee and NY State President Carolyn Reres (front row - 4th from right).

Members of the NYSOSIA Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) who conducted a program in conjuction with the American Association of Teachers of Italian (AATI) of Long Island in promoting the teaching of the Italian language in local schools. From left: Richard Haemmerle, Santina Haemmerle, CSJ Chairman Louis Gallo, NYS President Carolyn Reres, Robert Savino, National/State Past President Joseph Sciame, and Sabrina Savino.

The "NYS Photographer Emeritus Certificate," presented to Josephine Mannino, former State Photographer Co-chair, at the Toscanini Lodge D/D, for former State Members of the Gabriele D'Annunzio Lodge #321 of Schenectady, led by Photographer Natale (Nat) Mannino, is being presented to Nat (center) at the VA President Louis Fazzone (extreme right), are ready to extend their Italian hospi - Hospital in Northport, where Nat is presently a patient. He is shown with Lodge tality with mouth-watering Italian delicacies to the guests attending the Fall President Joseph Tursi, Frances Bruno, and Edie and Peter Zuzolo. Plenary Session on October 17th. 8 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 Honoring The Great Navigator New York City Columbus Day Parade

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12 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 Yonkers’ Columbus Day Parade RECOGNIZING MR. JOSEPH SCIAME, RECIPIENT OF THE SONS OF ITALY'S 2015 GUGLIELMO MARCONI AWARD _____

HON. KATHLEEN M. RICE of New York in the House of Representatives Thursday, October 1, 2015

Miss RICE of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Joseph Sciame, a resident of New Hyde Park, New York and life-long public servant who recently received the Sons of Italy's 2015 Guglielmo Marconi Award, which is pre- sented biennially to an Italian American who has made significant contributions to the United States. Mr. Sciame is truly deserving of this honor, as he has worked tirelessly through- out his life to serve others and strengthen the communities in which he lives and works. Mr. Sciame currently serves as Vice President of Community Relations at St. John's University, the largest Catholic university in the United States. As a St. John's alumnus and university administrator for three decades, Mr. Sciame has Le Amiche Lodge #2550 of Yonkers, was proud to once again participate in the truly dedicated his life to serving the school and its surrounding community. He annual Yonkers Columbus Day Parade held on Sunday, October 4, 2015. Pictured also serves as a board member of the Jamaica and Staten Island Chambers of on the beautifully decorated float is Lodge President Paula Baratta and NYS Trustee Commerce, the Kupferberg Holocaust Center, and the Boy Scouts of America, Cathy Lembo-Lloyd along wi th many Le Amiche members and families. and chairs the Board of Ethics of the Town of North Hempstead. Mr. Sciame is the former Chairman of the National Association of Student Aid Administrators, and has long been active in the field of financial aid and higher education, both in New Down Memory Lane - 2001 York and nationwide. As a proud and active Italian American, Mr. Sciame's commitment to public ser- vice extends beyond St. John's University. He currently serves as Chairman of the Conference of Presidents of Major Italian American Organizations and was the former National and State President and Foundation Trustee of the Sons of Italy, the largest and oldest Italian American fraternal organization. I would like to congratulate Mr. Sciame on receiving the 2015 Guglielmo Marconi Award, the Sons of Italy's highest honor, and thank him for his service to our dis- trict and country. Mr. Sciame is a testament to the valuable contributions that Italian Americans have made to the United States throughout our history, and it is a tremendous honor to count him among my constituents. ______

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The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 13 October - Celebrating the Rich Italian Culture and Heritage

On October 29, 2015, Suffolk County Executive Steve Bellone and OSIA CSJ As part of NY State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli Italian Heritage Month celebra - held “A Tast of Italy - A Celebration of Italian American Heritage and Culture” pro- tion, DiNapoli invited members of OSIA to St. John’s University Campus for a gram by recognizing prominent Italian Americans of Suffolk County with special Salute to Italian Heritage and Culture. At the ceremony, Joseph and Joan awards. Pictured with their respective awards are, from left: Dr. Joseph Tursi, Rondinelli were recognized by DiNapoli for their commitment to their Italian her - Ph.D. - Education; Robert Bontempi - Business; Ciro Capano - Engineering; itage. In photo with DiNapoli and Rondinellis are Thom Lupo, State President Steve Bellone - Suffolk County Executive; Carolyn Reres - NYS OSIA President; Carolyn Reres, and Joseph Sciame. Other members of the Per Sempre Lodges Robert Savino - Literature; Dr. Raymond Mascolo D.D.S. - Medicine; Richard and the Lt. Petrosino Lodge were also present. Castellano - Sports. (Not present for photo, Dr. Annamaria Monaco-Hernandez Ph.D. - Education).

Cellini Lodge #2206 of New Hyde Park, presented “A Tribute To Frank Sinatra- His Life and Music,” in celebration of Italian Culture and Heritage Month and the 100th birthday of the iconic singer. The program featured two Cellini Lodge mem- bers, actress Kathleen Mucciolo, who gave a dramatic portrayal of Sinatra, and singer Artie Conte performing the legend’s greatest hits. They were joined by 10 Lt. Joseph Petrosino Lodge #285 - NYC’s “Little Italy.” As part of the Italian year-old singer Anthony Mattson in performance to an enthusiastic audience. Heritage Month program, lodge member and poet Robert Agnoli reading excerpts Pictured from left are Cellini Lodge President Alfonso Squillante, Kathleen from his book of poems - Edge City. Poems are from his growing-up in an Italian Mucciolo, Anthony Mattson, Cellini Culture Chair Jean Gagliardo and Artie Conte. neighborhood.

Loggia Glen Cove No. 1016 and John Michael Marino Lodge No. 1389. On October 10th, the two lodges held their 51st Annual Wreath Laying ceremony at the Statue of Christopher Columbus. Sculptured by Clemente Spatenato, the statue is located in Mineola in the court- house complex. Led by their respective presidents - Joseph Gallo and Marianne Prince, members paid their annual respect to the Great Explorer. Present for the cere- mony was the sculptor’s daughter Giovanna Spatenato Appell (front center).

14 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 October - Italian Heritage and Culture Month The Wonderous Journey by Ciro De Rosa ach king in his own time experienced a dream that an angel bade him to follow a star in the heavens that would lead him to worship the Savior of the World. EAs did his companions, the king mounted for his journey with his retinue with eyes upon the star-studded vault of the eastern sky, but with only one that hovered over the land and moved ever onward toward a great inspirational moment. The kings were from the priestly caste of ancient Persia, and as the days passed, they met on the trail and each told of the dream and its implications that a most won - drous event was to take place in the near future and the shining star would lead them to their destination.

Each brought gifts to present to the Savior as they knelt before Him in awe and wonder. Gaspar, robed in silken finery, beheld the child swaddled in a coarse woolen shift in His mother’s arms and laid the cup of gold before Him to symbolize the babe’s Kingship over the world. Balthasar, the eldest, with a white beard flow - ing over his striped kaftan, brought a flagon of frankincense to proclaim the priestly roll given to Him by His Father in heaven. Finally Melchior, the wise king, placed a vial of Myrrh, anointing oil, before the child that would prefigure the babe’s death on the cross thirty three years later. These gifts symbolized the kingship of the infant born in a cave in Bethlehem two thousand years ago. And the world has never been the same.

Today, the Epiphany, the manifestation of Christ to the Gentiles, reminds us of the Loggia Glen Cove No. 1016 sponsored a lecture by Dr. Salvatore Primeggia on the great gift given to humankind by God, who gave His only son to redeem our sins. Feast of the Giglio as part of its Heritage Month program. The tradition of the Giglio This special day began in a cave that housed the beasts of the fields, shepherds tend - began in the Italian town of Nola, Campania, Italy, paying homage to San Paolino, ing their sheep, and three kings from afar who followed the star. Above a chorus of the patron saint of Nola. When the Italians from Nola came to America they contin - angels sang, “PEACE ON EARTH, GOOD WILL TOWARD MAN.” ued the feast in Williamsburgh, Brooklyn at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church. In photo left to right: 1st VP Portia Ryder; Dr. Primeggia; Kathryn Grande, Heritage and The greatest story ever told began at that moment and continues today for a bil - Culture Chairperson; and Angelo Grande, Past President. lion Christians worldwide. Dr. De Rosa, a member of the Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232, Islip, is a frequent contributor to the Golden Lion. n

Starlit Night

On Christmas Eve, the east star bright, I gaze into this Holy Night, a silent prayer to twinkling stars watching over me. At midnight, a spirit appears to take me on a ‘Christmas Carol’ journey.

It begins in a faraway region unfamiliar to me, where a family gathers around the table, passing a tray of cagionetti while pipers descend from the mountains playing ‘Tu scendi dalle stelle.’

The spirit then takes me on a steamship Placing a commemorative wreath at the statue of Christopher Columbus at the Broome County Courthouse in Binghamton are, left to right: Binghamton Lodge to a land foreign to that Chieti family, #487 President Mark Dozoretz and Duca Degli Abruzzi Lodge #443 President to a suburban home where I see me Pat Cerra. leave cookies and a bottle of coke, listening to ‘Silent Night’ on a transistor radio.

The spirit travels eastward, where my children listen for the echo of Ho-Ho-Ho, leave a capocollo sandwich and vino rosso, folly to my singing ‘Let it Snow, Let it Snow.’

Then heads south to New Jersey, their children no longer believe in Santa, decorate the tree with a string popcorn garland of love, singing ‘Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.’

The spirit leaves me to imagine, some years afar, when I become a twinkling star, for new eyes skywatching this Holy Night, awaiting fresh fallen snow and the arrival of Christ the Child.

by Robert J. Savino Marco Polo Lodge #2214 of Levittown, placed its Italian Heritage exhibit at Island Trees Library for the month of October, to celebrate Italian culture and her- IPP Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 itage. The exhibit displayed positive image material of the contribution of Italians. Suffolk County Poet Laureate 2015-2017

The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 15 Doug has been communicating with Park officials, and I had a conversation with Patricia trap, the Deputy Director of the Midwest Section of the NPS, the section Commission For Social Justice where the Mount is located. We’re urging said officials to direct the rangers to mention Luigi as the chief carver in their guided tours with the public, and we want a monument near the sculpture acknowledging Luigi’s work. I was fortunate also to speak with Lou Del Bianco, Luigi’s grandson, about CSJ’s efforts in supporting this quest. Upon Lou’s suggestion, I wrote a letter to the NPS Director Cam Sholly, trap’s boss, to lobby for the causes, which could help him when he meets with “Fighting Bias, NPS officials. Sholly, by the way, seems much more sensitive to our efforts which have buoyed Lou’s hopes for his grandfather. Lou has also met with two NPS his - torians who recently have investigated this case and both agreed unanimously that Luigi truly does deserve more prominent recognition separate from all others! So, Building Pride” events are moving favorably! Shifting gears almost immediately, some stirring regarding Our Lady of Loreto Church in Brooklyn surfaced. In the Diocese of Brooklyn Monsignor alfred LoPinto had met with newly-elected assemblywoman Latrice Walker representing Louis J. Gallo Jr. the area and gave her a tour of the church, promoting the demolition of said church. Countering this effort, Mario toglia, an avid advocate of the church’s preservation, contacted Walker to encourage her to see his power point presentation CSJ Chairman’s Message on OLL. He then contacted me to urge CSJ to help bolster his effort with corre - Saluti ai miei fratelli e sorelle! spondence to Walker. In a letter to Walker I stressed the need to preserve such church because it is a source of Italian pride and a testament to the physical labor just can’t believe that the last quarter of the year is upon us already! I can still of Italian immigrants who constructed this church over one hundred years ago vividly remember when we engaged the Holiday Inn Express in Latham using unique cast stone technology, truly a marvel for its time! I also urged her to regarding its New Year’s Eve Mafia Party last January that resulted in the fir - work with us to gauge the local community and civic groups which could use the I building as a cultural or community center. Such a development would be a win- ing of the hotel’s management company! So much tumult truly makes the year fly by, and the last quarter was no exception. It was active and festive. win-win for all involved. the diocese could extricate itself from the issue, CSJ would be enthralled that such an edifice would remain as an architectural wonder representing CSJ, treasurer Joseph Vallone and I marched in the San Gennaro in memory of its Italian ancestors, and local groups would have a center that could Feast procession on September 12th in New York City with the CSJ banner in tow revive their community. Furthermore, the NYS Landmark Conservancy wants the to show support for this society which does so much to keep Italianità alive and church preserved, which could definitely help the cause. Stay tuned for further well in Little Italy as a powerful force. the outpouring of Italian pride was developments. astounding, particularly at the booths along the streets, and we were so pleased to On another front, because worthy State President Carolyn has created a State be a part of it. Education Committee, she advised me to transfer matters of the CSJ Italian CSJ also took a prominent role at the annual Hofstra University Conference Language task Force to this Committee. at a meeting held between Grace Ferrara, sponsored by the association of Italian american Educators (aIaE) on September the Education Chairman, and I such matters were duly transferred. therefore, any 20th. Other Italian american interest groups were also in attendance. When I took issues regarding education or the Italian language should be addressed to Grace. the podium, I reviewed the missions of CSJ and then proceeded to review some of Laying aside the usual hubbub of CSJ work, when October arrives, the mood the positive and negative developments that have arisen lately in which CSJ played and events turn festive, and what a month for CSJ it was! Dressed in costume as a part. I also sold to the attending public the little red booklets entitled “What Italy Cristoforo Colombo to bring demonstrative attention to the public about the pur - Has Given the World” written by former CSJ honoree Gaetano Cipolla, which pose of Columbus Day, particularly the unforgettable historical legacy of this great encourages the reader to imagine a world without Italy’s legacy. I also set up a dis - Italian icon, I attended four Columbus celebrations on that weekend. thanks to play exhibiting our positive image material on Italian icons and accomplishments. artist Bill Castello from the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum, I was accompanied with a I really felt our presence resonated with the attendees since many approached me banner entitled “Cristoforo Colombo, the Discoverer.” the response and attention about the red booklets and bought them. was astounding wherever I went—-Huntington, L.I. (twice), Staten Island, and However, our euphoria was challenged, and wrenching disappointment over - New York City. thanks to National OSIa’s recommendation, I was invited to par - came us when we learned that the infamous New York Daily News printed a histor - take in a podcast conversation sponsored by DePaul University in Chicago on ical picture series of the San Gennaro Feast. Inserted within the series were two radio DePaul. On that podcast I advocated very strongly for the necessity to keep pictures that had absolutely nothing to do with the history of the feast! One depict - Columbus Day for undeniably historic reasons. that podcast can be found on our ed mobster John Gotti arriving at his club in Little Italy, and the other showed a website at nyscsj.org. On October 1st, the town of Brookhaven, Suffolk County, picture of Umberto’s restaurant where mobster Joey Gallo was gunned down. proclaimed the month of October Italian Culture and Heritage Month in Despite the fact that CSJ has already lambasted NYDN constantly regarding such Brookhaven. Proclamations to National and State officials and Lodge Presidents of coverage in their articles, reporters still slog on with deleterious images of Italian Brookhaven town were distributed. Many of the town elected officials took the criminals. a scathing response to the paper was written by me expressing our con - opportunity to describe their Italian lineage and family memories, and of course I tinuous exasperation with such reporting! Secondly, the New York times was no used the occasion to describe the missions of CSJ. the highlight of the month better! Immediately after the death of icon Yogi Berra, a reporter wrote what seem - though was the Suffolk County taste of Italy Day on October 29th! the plaza ingly was an ode to Yogi about his glory as a baseball star until the paragraph where the celebration took place was decorated with Italian colors, autumn mums about Yogi’s physique was described as “apelike’ and “Neanderthal.” Once again I and evergreens, the CSJ Medal of Honor display and positive image exhibit, wrote a scathing response to the NYt demanding an apology for such action. I’m posters glorifying the successes of Italian women, and art works by an Italian still waiting. Obviously, we can never relax or lower our guard when it involves american artist. Slide in Italian background music, proclamations to Suffolk print media. County Italian americans who excel in many fields, scrumptious food by local Italian restaurants, and exhilarating, thunderous Italian american vocalists, and one On a positive note, I asked two Executive Board members, Jean Gagliardo and has the making of one sensational experience! at Farmingdale State College I Liz rizzo, to dispatch letters to all public libraries in Nassau and Suffolk Counties, attended a Native american Symposium and listened to a bevy of panelists who urging them all to provide some activity or event commemorating Italian Culture decried European arrival on Native american lands. We should now expect this and Heritage Month in October. thanks to District 5 Chairwoman Susan alicea we kind of development as a counterweight to our October celebrations, but CSJ will were able to obtain contact information for all public libraries in the state and New remain ever so vigilant if their efforts should in any way threaten those celebra - York City, which we will utilize next year to enhance this effort truly all over the tions or holiday. the month continued with requests for my “History in a Box” state. Furthermore, thanks to the volunteerism of District 2 Caboto Lodge Liaison program with Vigiano Brothers and Papallo Lodges. Janet Galvin and Golden Lion Editor Salvatore Moschella, we were able to update our Medal of Honor kits with four more new recipients: Jared Monti, reginald Even young people focused in too! thanks to the efforts of anne Marie Mace Desiderio, George Ferrari, and Salvatore Giunta. In this regard we also secured of the Daughters and Sons of Italian Heritage Lodge I was asked to give a presen - another list of recent MOH recipients, and Janet will cull this list for anymore tation on the history of Italian immigration and the evolution of OSIa and CSJ at Italian or Italian americans to add to our kits. Lastly, thanks to the efforts of St. Joseph’s College in Brooklyn. thanks to the efforts of andrea Gallo of the Executive Board member Vincent Marmorale and Professor of Italian at Suffolk Loggia Glen Cove Lodge I was invited to give three presentations of my “History Community College Dr. annamaria Monaco-Hernandez we finally discovered who in a Box” program, at the Bayville intermediate School on Long Island, which now the copyright holder of the “Perlasca” film is—raI Corporation. I must write the incidentally totals 19 all together! company a letter to seek permission to show this film statewide and perhaps pay a What a month indeed! Follow us next quarter. SEMPrE aVaNtI! fee. We feel at CSJ that this film is a must for all to see since it portrays a positive image of Italian character during the terrible time of the Holocaust in WW2. Fraternally, another quest is on the march! Doug Gladstone, the author of the book Carving a Niche for Himself (about the work of Luigi Del Bianco, the chief carver of Lou Mount rushmore in the 1930s) and I have been more actively engaged lately in Errata : In the September-October column, the town of Keystone in South Dakota was urging the National Park Service to give more prominent recognition to Luigi. erroneously listed in arizona. LG 16 • Golden Lion • November-December 2015 Membership - 2015 New members initiated as of October 31, 2015

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Columbus Lodge #2143 – Farmingdale. On October 25th, at a testimonial Dinner Dance in honor of Ladies Auxiliary IPP Angelina LoBiondo, Lodge President Philip Guerrieri, presented, on behalf of the lodge, an Appreciation Plaque to “Angie” for her support of Columbus Lodge during the two years of her presidency.

tt Angelo Grande (right), Past President of Loggia Glen Cove #1046, was recently elected President of the New York State Retired Teachers' Association. Angelo is the first Italian American to hold this prestigious posi - tion. Posing with him, is NYS Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli, who was present Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211of Deer Park, held a Halloween Party at the to congratulate Angelo. lodge on October 31st. Shown are 2 of the couples that “dressed-up” for the Auguri! occasion. Lodge President Ciro and First Lady Laura (photo on left); and Lodge IPP Bob Savino and Ladies Auxiliary Past President Sabrina. Everyone had a spooktacular time.

The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 17 Jan. 16 - Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 - Mar. 17 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - 2015 - 2016 OSIA UPCOMING EVENTS Comedy Show at Brumidi Lodge Hall, Deer Feast of St. Joseph at Marconi Lodge Hall, Park, 6:30pm, $45pp. Contact: Gail slip, 6:30pm. Contact: Elizabeth Panza @ Dec. 12 - Progresso Lodge #1047 - Annual D’Amelio @ 516-796-4548. 631-277-9724. State/National Events Christmas Party at Bella Domani Catering, Syracuse, 6:30pm, $35pp. Contact: Carmine Jan. 21 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Mar. 19 - Progresso Lodge #1047 - St. 2016 Federico @ 315-457-5010. Night at the Races at Marconi Lodge Hall, Joseph’s Day D/D at Comfort Inn & Suites, Islip, 7:30pm, $10pp. Contact: Andy Oreste Syracuse, 6:30pm, $35pp. Contact: Carmine Federico @ 315-457-5010. Jan. 29 - NYOSIA 23rd Anniversary Winter Dec. 12 - America Lodge #2245 - Adult @ 631-275-0878 or Joe Vieni @ 631-587- 1553. Charity Ball honoring National President Christmas Party at Pompei Restaurant, W. Mar. 22 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Daniel Longo, Anthony D’Urso, Mary Ann Hempstead, 1:00pm, $45pp. Contact: Sylvia Children’s Easter Party at Marconi Lodge Cervoni-Iaia and Janice Paradiso Cenzoprano Giglio @ 516-352-5887. Feb. 4 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Hall, Islip, 6:30pm. Contact: Elizabeth Panza to be held at the Chateau Briand, Carle Place, Social Night at Marconi Lodge Hall, Islip, @ 631-277-9724. 7:30pm, $100pp. Contact: Annette Dec. 13 - America Lodge #2245 - Children’s 7:30pm. Contact: Joe Canestro @ 631-678- Lankewish @ 516-933-7393 or Joanne Spera Christmas Party at the VFW Hall, Franklin 3220. Apr. 8 - Daughters & Sons of Italian @ 631-669-7295. Square, 11:00am, Adults $10/Children Free. Heritage Lodge #2428 - Testimonial D/D Contact: Emma Coccaro @ 516-255-8373. Feb. 13 - Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 honoring IPP Annemarie Mace, National 2nd Jan. 30 - NYOSIA Winter Plenary Session to Valentine’s Dinner Dance at Brumidi Lodge Vice President Nancy DiFiore Quinn and be hosted by Loggia Glen Cove #1016 at the Dec. 13 - District III Presidents’ Council - Hall, Deer Park, $45pp. Contact: Carol Nani State Trustee Ernest Magliato at Terrace on Glen Cove Lodge Hall, 69 Glen Street, Glen Christmas Party honoring National 2nd VP @ 631-242-4261. the Park, Flushing, 7:00pm. Contact: Carol Cove. Contact: Eileen Stavis @ 516-785- Nancy DiFiore Quinn at Greis Park, Fagan @ 646-321-6141. 4623. Lynbrook, 6:00pm, $30pp. Contact: Mildred Mar. 3 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Mancusi @ 516-359-1745. Social Night at Marconi Lodge Hall, Islip, Apr. 28 - America Lodge #2245 - Annual Feb. 28 - NYOSIA 36th Anniversary CSJ 7:30pm. Contact: Joe Canestro @ 631-678- Fashion Show at Verdi’s of Westbury, Dinner Dance at Russo’s on the Bay, Howard Dec. 13 - Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 3220. Westbury, 6:30pm, $49pp. Contact: Nancy Beach, honoring State Immediate Past Breakfast with Santa at Brumidi Lodge Hall, Binda @ 516-354-5166. President Joseph Rondinelli and State Past Deer Park, 10:00am, $8pp, children under 3 As of 11/24/15 President Thom Lupo, 12:00pm, $85pp. free. Contact: Rose @ 631-254-3015. Contact: Josephine Morici Cohen @ 631- 345-6586. Dec. 13 - Cellini Lodge #2206 - Children’s Christmas Party at Clinton Martin Park, New Apr. 5 - NYOSIA Grand Lodge Foundation Hyde Park, 12:00pm, $5pp. Contact: Amanda Annual Cooley’s Anemia Dine-A-Round at Mulea @ 516-596-0910. Ciao Brothers and Sisters Verdi’s of Westbury, 7:00pm. Contact: Mary Dec. 17 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Naccarato @ 516-921-7839 or Mildred A fraternal invite from the Arizona Grand Lodge ... Mancusi @ 516-359-1745. Lodge Christmas Party at Marconi Lodge Hall, Islip, 7:30pm, $30pp. Contact: William As winter approaches OSIA members throughout the country begin Apr. 15 - NYOSIA Grand Lodge Foundation Trinceri @ 631-581-5763. their exodus to a warmer climate. Why not Arizona? We have the best 34th Anniversary Golden Lion Awards Dec. 19 - Mario Lanza Lodge #2491 - weather and lots of activities during our winter months at each of our Dinner at the Garden City Hotel, Garden OSIA Lodges. If you are coming to Arizona or you know anyone who is City, 7:00pm. Contact: Eileen Stavis or Carol Christmas with Santa at Our Lady of Hope DiTrapani @ 516-785-4623. Cafe, Middle Village, 10:30am, $5per adult. coming to Arizona, the Grand Lodge of Arizona welcomes everyone to Contact: John Longo @ 718-672-8784. attend any of our Lodges Apr. 16 - NYOSIA Spring Plenary Session to Albert Bilotti Lodge #2540 in Mesa, AZ be hosted by Cellini Lodge #2206 at Clinton Dec. 19 - Mario Lanza Lodge #2491 - G. Martin Park Community Center, 1601 Christmas Party at Alba’s Restaurant, Middle President: Joanne Boudreau [email protected]; Marcus Avenue, New Hyde Park. Contact: Village, 7:00pm, $65pp. Contact: Martha Camelback Lodge #2633 in North Phoenix, AZ Eileen Stavis @ 516-785-4623. Bologna @ 718-326-0860. President: Bonnie Giallo [email protected] June 2-5th - NYOSIA Annual State Dec. 20 - Cellini Lodge #2206 - Christmas Scottsdale Lodge #2335 in downtown Scottsdale, AZ Convention to be held at the Villa Roma Party at the Roman Catholic Diocese of President: Lee Dolce [email protected] Resort & Conference Center, Callicoon, NY. Brooklyn, 5:00pm, $65pp. Contact: Joann Grossman @ 718-428-8725. Old Pueblo Lodge #2349 in Tucson, AZ Contact: Carol DiTrapani @ 516-785-4623 or President: John Iannucci [email protected] Annette Lankwish @ 516-933-7393. Dec. 21 - District II Presidents - Annual Come for our wonderful winter weather and enjoy our hospitality at any July 30 - NYOSIA Summer Plenary Session Christmas Party at Domenico’s of Levittown, OSIA Lodge. Visit our website at www.osiaaz.org! to be hosted by the Duca Degli Abruzzi 3270-A Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, Lodge #443 at the Duca Degli Abruzzi Lodge 7:00pm, $36pp. Contact: Phil Guerrieri @ Fraternally, Hall, 126 Odell Avenue, Endicott. In con - 516-320-0531. Marie Chiaramonte, State President junction with the 100th Anniversary of Arizona Grand Lodge Binghamton Lodge #487. Contact: Eileen Dec. 31 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Stavis @ 516-785-4623. New Years Eve Party at Marconi Lodge Hall, [email protected] Islip, 8:00pm, $75pp. Contact: Joe Canestro 602-595-2667 @ 631-678-3220. Local Lodges Dec. 31 - Constantino Brumidi Lodge #2211 2015 - New Year’s Eve Party at Brumidi Lodge Hall, Deer Park, 8:00pm, $85pp. Contact: Dec. 5 - A.P. Giannini Lodge #2859 - Annual Lucille DiNardo @ 631-667-1912. Anniversary Christmas Party at Sirico’s Caterers, 8017 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, 7:00pm. Contact: Marie McGowan @ 718- 2016 946-4814. Dec. 5 - Perry Como Lodge #2846 - Jan. 6 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Christmas Party at St. Philip Neri Parish Feast of the Epiphany at Marconi Lodge Hall, Center, Northport, 6:00pm. Contact: Islip, 6:30pm. Contact: William Trinceri @ Rosemarie Simeone @ 631-368-7782. 631-581-5763. Dec. 6 - Giuseppe A. Nigro Lodge #2234 - Jan. 7 - Guglielmo Marconi Lodge #2232 - Holiday Party at the Irish Coffee Pub, E. Social Night at Marconi Lodge Hall, Islip, Islip. Contact: Theresa Pernice @ 631-231- 7:30pm. Contact: Joe Canestro @ 631-678- 7033. 3220. Dec. 6 - John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 - Jan. 8 - America Lodge #2245 - Bus Trip to Annual Family Christmas Party at the Harbor the Opera “Turandot” at the Met Opera Links, One Fairway Drive, Pt. Washington, House, Lincoln Center, $85 pp, bus $25pp. 12:30pm. Contact: Josephine Pappalardi @ Contact: Jo Falabella @ 516-354-2989. 718-746-5640. Jan. 15 - Cellini Lodge #2206 - Annual Pasta Dec. 11 - District I Presidents - Christmas Night & Charity Show at Pompei Restaurant, Party at Brumidi Lodge Hall, Deer Park, W. Hempstead, 7:00pm, $40pp. Contact: 7:30pm, $45pp. Contact: Tom Bandise @ Juliette Milazzo @ 516-485-7011. 631-835-3181 or Laura Capano @ 631-757- 8301.

18 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 T h e n a n d N o w Holiday Memories - Italian Style by Mike Cutillo - Contributing Writer by Florence Gatto - Contributing Writer • Seafood - Of course, as tradition tradition of La Befana. Surely, the good sn’t it funny how traditions develop Christmas Lights Aglow witch with a bag of coal over her shoul - holds, Christmas Eve is for seafood, over the years. I mean, as we pre - and it still holds at dad’s house where t is Christmas and ‘tis the season for der and twinkly eyes could have been pare to celebrate the 2015 holiday included somewhere. Then again she I he and mom and Uncle Louie cook lights galore! Somehow the radiance season, we have traditions in our fami - everything for the feast that includes of holiday lighting is inspiring and does not visit until the Epiphany, ly that have just been, well, sort of I January 6th the day the three Kings linguine with clams, fried smelt, broc - lifts your spirits. there, for decades. How exactly they coli and shrimp, baccala, mussels, arrived in Bethlehem, the “Little started I do not recall. Our festivities now include elaborate Christmas.” baked haddock and something that is decorations, expensive gifts, excessive Who they started with, however, dad’s own concoction that he calls spending, and catered banquets. I As I enjoyed the displays I kept well, that’s a different story. “meatless meatballs,” everything that is thinking: How much is the December in meatballs, except the meat. Over the remember when our celebration was Everyone in my family knows the much simpler. electric bill? It will really be a Merry years, dad has kind of relented in the Christmas for the power companies. answer to that - they all started with face of protests from his American rel - Natale was centered my father, born in on church, family atives who insist that meat is included I also feared getting an electric shock San Salvatore at the feast, so he also does a roast with gatherings, and tra - and wondered who connected all the Telesino in the ditional foods. pan-baked potatoes, ham, regular meat - figures and lights, and, who would take province of balls, bracciole and homemade sausage Commercialism had them down. I was told most families Benevento in south - not reached the and a bunch of other meat dishes for hire electrical contractors. I must admit ern Italy. Of course, the “Merigans.” But of course, dad immigrant life style it was overwhelming and I did not my mom, whose in my home until I won’t touch any of it. Until after mid - know where to look first, but I can’t parents were from night. was in high school. wait to go back. the same village, though she was • Singing - No holiday party in our When I lived in Although a visit to Dyker Heights in born over here, has family is complete without dad break - Brooklyn many years ago there were Brooklyn to view the holiday lights has helped to facilitate ing into song, complete with his bat - very few decorations on houses. The now become a new tradition, I will things over the years, too. But it’s real - tery-operated red-flashing bow-tie or parish church had a beautiful grotto and continue my visits to the Rockefeller ly been dad who has strapped us on his reindeer baseball cap. The favorites nativity display representing the true Centre and Metropolitan Museum back for the holiday season and carried over the years have boiled down to a meaning of Christmas. Some neigh - Christmas trees. The Baroque us along for all those beautiful and fun- precious handful - Dean Martin’s bors put a wreath on the door at the Neapolitan angels are splendid, even filled holiday rides. “That’s Amore,” Lou Monte’s “Pepino beginning of Advent and that was it. with no lights, at the Met. the Italian Mouse” and “Dominick the Here’s just a sampling of some of my Donkey,” and longtime Italian pop star Now in that very same area there is a I still feel nostalgic about my old remembrances over the years of the Adriano Celentano’s “Azzuro,” which popular Brooklyn Christmas Lights fashioned Christmas and our family tra - holidays: really doesn’t have anything to do with Event. It can almost compete with ditions. I enjoyed the seven fishes, Christmas. Broadway. It has become a tourist des - going to midnight mass, our little pre - • Speaking Italian - My dad came to tination. Organized bus trips with sepeo, zeppole, cuccidati, playing America in 1958 speaking only a few But as dad would say, “Chi se ne restaurant stops are advertised for visi - tombola, and all the cousins getting words of English, so when my sisters frega?” Or, loosely translated, “Who tors to see the spectacular and extraor - together. We sang Tu Scendi Dalle and I were young, not much Italian was cares?” dinary lighted displays in beautiful Stelle and Silent Night together around spoken around the house because he Dyker Heights. our small Christmas tree, with the unlit needed to learn English. With one very Ah, the memories. foil star on top. We read T’was the large exception - around Christmas- I can’t believe I became a spectator time. Mom didn’t speak much Italian, So, no matter how your family cele - Night Before Christmas from a real brates the holidays, no matter how or myself in my old neighborhood. I know book. only dialect, but around the holidays those streets. I know people who live the two of them - imagine that? - start - where those precious traditions started, there. I was in awe as I gaped at zil - That was then, but now Christmastime ed speaking Italian around the table enjoy every single second of every sin - lions of lights, animated figures, and is still a joyous occasion to spend with quite often! Too often for us kids, if gle one of them. laser beams, creating a feast for the family and reflect with hope for peace you know what I mean. I can’t tell you Auguri and have a beautiful, bounti - eyes. There were angels, dancing on earth. what they were saying, but I can tell ful, laugh-filled -- and safe -- holiday Santas, musical carousels, toy soldiers, you that every year Santa managed to season! cartoon characters, reindeer atop hous - Buon Natale a tutti. deliver exactly what I was looking for. es, blow-up snowmen, and superheroes Editor’s Note: Updated from an article included in the displays. It was amaz - Florence is a Past President of the • Homemade wine - Ah, the vino. Dad that orginally appeared in the ing and magical. Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372, and a has always been a fan of some of November-December 2007 Golden Lion member of the NYSOSIA Scholarship Italy’s best wines, most notably Chianti issue. It’s reprinted for the benefit of As much as I enjoyed all the blink - Committee. Flo is the author of “The Scent and Valpolicella from up north, but members that joined the Order since ing and impressive lights, one character of Jasmine - Vignettes from a Sicilian there’s no doubt that his favorite vin - Heritage.” She has studied in Italy under 2007, and for those of us that cherish was missing. They forgot our Italian tage every year is, hands down, his memories. Fulbright and NYS Teacher Grants. own. I’ve picked up the ball - or the grape, so to speak - and started making Mike Cutillo is Immediate Past my own, too, but every holiday cele - President of Geneva Lodge 2397 in bration in and around dad’s house is upstate New York. He also is the always kicked up a notch or two after Executive Editor at the Finger Lakes the homemade vino has been flowing Times, a daily newspaper in Geneva. for awhile and the cheeks get rosier. Contact him at: [email protected].

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Official Publication of the Grand Lodge of New York Golden Lion Largest Italian-American Fraternal Bi-Monthly in New York State Garibaldi Meucci Museum Fundraiser MUSEUM HAPPENINGS n Saturday, November 7th, over 240 people attended the very successful GARIBALDI-MEUCCI MUSEUM Garibaldi-Meucci Museum (GMM) 27th Annual Fundraiser at the LiGreci’s 420 Tompkins Avenue OStaaten on Staten Island. The honorees were State Immediate Past President Staten Island, New York Joseph Rondinelli; the Museum’s Immediate Past Chairperson Luigi Squillante; Annamarie Gulino Gentile, Esquire, Partner at Angiuli and Gentile LLP,; Chairperson 718-442-1608 garibaldimeuccimuseum.org of the Staten Island Chamber of Commerce; and Dr. Christine D. Cea, New York State Board of Regents, Judicial District XIII, Richmond. Garibaldi Meucci Museum in the News Following the luncheon, there was a champagne reception at the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum to review the newly discovered exhibits of Giuseppe Garibaldi and Antonio On September 12, 2015 the GMM hosted an outdoor concert featuring Enzo Meucci. Everyone enjoyed the newly installed bricks for the Garibaldi-Meucci Boscarino “Viva Italia.” A most renowned and talented guitarist and singer, he Museum Walkway. n entertained our large audience playing his guitar and singing a variety of songs from his musical repertoire. The theme of this concert, the Unification of Italy, was Sumitted by GMM Chairperson Madeline Matteucci. presented in a most innovative way. Mr. Boscarino focused on each region and underlined its unique contribution much to the delight of our audience. A large map of Italy filled with objects and faces of famous people native to each region furthered his musical presentation. This visual presentation helped the audience “travel and tour” Italy. Mr. Boscarino added anecdotes, jokes, personal stories and interacted with our audience to complete this unique experience of song, travel and history.

Honorees Joseph Rondinelli, Dr. Christina Cea, Anna Maria Gentile, Esq., and Luigi Squillante are joined in cutting of the cake ritual by State President Carolyn Reres (2nd f/left); Museum chairperson Madeline Matteucci, and President/CEO Joseph Sciame (2nd and 1st f/right). .

Most of the attendees that attended the luncheon, visited the museum grounds. They are shown in a photo-op in front of the museum. The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 21 Supporting Our Military Heroes Italian American Heroes Congressional Medal of Honor Recipients Cafferata, Hector A. Jr. Born - November 4, 1929 - New York City. Rank and organization: Private First Class, United States Marines, 2nd Battalion. 7th Marines. Place and date: Battle of Chosin Reservoir, Korea., November 28, 1950. Entered Service: Dover, New Jersey. . Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving as a Rifleman with Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. When all the other members of his fire team became casualties, creating a gap in the lines, during the initial phase of a vicious attack launched by a fanatical enemy of regimental strength against his company's hill position, Private Cafferata waged a lone battle with grenades and rifle fire as the attack gained momentum and the enemy threatened penetration through the gap and endangered the integrity of the entire defensive perimeter. Making a target of himself under the devastating fire from automatic the Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2319 of Smithtown , demonstrated their appre - weapons, rifles, grenades and mortars, he maneuvered up ciation to veterans of the lodge and special guests from the American Legion James and down the line and delivered accurate and effective fire Ely Miller Post 833, by treating them to a pasta-night dinner. It was an opportunity against the onrushing force, killing fifteen, wounding many to serve those who served us! In addition to the food, they were delighted by the more and forcing the others to withdraw so that reinforcements could move up and music provided for their enjoyment. The meal ended with delicious homemade consolidate the position. Again fighting desperately against a renewed onslaught desserts. Every lodge member was honored by the presence of these veterans. later that same morning when a hostile grenade landed in a shallow entrenchment Pictured from left: Paul Scalogna, Richie Pandolf, Sellaro Lodge President Tom occupied by wounded Marines, Private Cafferata rushed into the gully under heavy Bandise, Sal Sollazzo, Ira Schwartz, and Post Commander Carl Ocampo. fire, seized the deadly missile in his right hand and hurled it free of his comrades before it detonated, severing part of one finger and seriously wounding him in the right hand and arm. Courageously ignoring the intense pain, he staunchly fought on until he was struck by a sniper's bullet and forced to submit to evacuation for medical treatment. Stouthearted and indomitable, Private Cafferata, by his fortitude, great personal valor and dauntless perseverance in the face of almost certain death, saved the lives of several of his fellow Marines and contributed essentially to the success achieved by his company in maintaining its defensive position against tremendous odds. His extraordinary heroism throughout was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Hector Cafferata was born November 4, 1929, in NYC to Mr. and Mrs. Hector A. Cafferata, Sr. of Montville, NJ. He attended elementary school at Parsippany-Troy Hills, NJ and high school at Boonton, NJ. Starting as a sophomore in high school, he played football for three years, and following graduation, he continued as a semi-pro. In 1948, Cafferata enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve. At six feet two inches, 220 pounds, and a former semipro football player, Hector was a big, strong Marine. He also was an excellent marksman, having been a hunter since he was twelve years old. His unit was called to active duty on September 6, 1950. After training at Camp Pendle- ton, California, PFC Cafferata embarked for Korea in October 1950, joining the 2nd Battalion 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division. On the night of November 28, 1950, Caf- Galileo Galilei Lodge #2253, Hicksville - SupportING tHe MILItAry . Lodge Pres - ferata’s company was on a barren Korean mountainside overlooking a narrow road ident Anthony Cuccia Jr. and other lodge members packaged donated items that near the Chosin Reservoir. Cafferata and three other Marines were posted at a listening were collected and shipped them to the military and K-9 dogs overseas. Nassau post just beyond the American perimeter. unaware that a massive Chinese unit was County Legislator Rose Marie Walker visited with the lodge. very close by. As darkness fell and the temperature plummeted below zero, at about 1:30 a.m., the Chinese began a sudden massive assault. Over the next seven hours, Cafferata never stopped shooting. He moved along a ditch shooting at the Chi- nese as they came up over its lip and batting away enemy grenades with his entrenching tool. During the battle, a grenade fell near Cafferata, he tried to throw it away, but it exploded as soon as it left his hand and blew the flesh off his frozen fingers. Isolated and alone, except for a blinded comrade, he fought until dawn, when some Marines finally made their way to the ditch. Shortly thereafter, he was hit in the arm and chest. He was evacuated and hospitalized for 18 months. Later he learned that American of- ficers had counted approximately 100 Chinese dead around the ditch that he held. In 1952, back home in New Jersey, Cafferata was informed by telegram that he had been awarded the Medal of Honor. It was presented to him on November 24, 1952, by President Truman at a White House Ceremony. Cafferata is the 1st known Italian American to receive the Medal of Honor for action in Korea. In addition to the Medal of Honor, Cafferata's other medals include: Purple Heart; Navy Presidential Unit Citation w/1 service star; National Defense Service Medal; Korean Service Medal w/1 service star; Korean Presidential Unit Citation; and the United Nations Korea Medal Cafferata has been recognized for his civic and military duties with the following honors - The Hector A. Cafferata Jr. Elementary School in Cape Coral, FL (the first school in Florida to be named after a living Medal of Honor recipient); 23 miles on I- Giuseppe A. Nigro Lodge #2234 (Islip), recently made a $600 donation to help 287 in NJ, is named the Marine Hector Cafferata Jr. Congressional Medal of Honor veterans “who have served our country honorably to live with dignity and independ - Highway; and a street in Montville, NJ, is also named after him. On November 4th, ence,” by making their donation to “America’s Vet Dogs,” an organization that Cafferata celebrate his 86th birthday. n breeds, raises, trains, and places specially trained service dogs with veterans in need. Pictured at the presentation of the check at America’s Vet Dogs headquar - Prepared by Sal Moschella - Editor. ters in Smithtown, are members of the lodge and members of the America’s Vet Dogs. OOOOOOOOOOOOO

22 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 CHRISTMAS GREET InG S Merry Christmas Buon Natale e Felice Capo D’Anno Fratelli Sorelle! & Happy New Year A Tutti i Nostri Fratelli e Sorelle Buon Natale E Felice To Our OSIA Brothers & Sisters Joseph Sciame, President/CEO Madeline Matteucci, Chairperson Anno Nuovo A Tutti! Keith Wilson & Patricia Ferrari Anthony Conetta, Co-Chairperson State Trustee, District II Stephanie Lundegard, Administrator Louis J. Gallo, Jr. - Chairman Executive Board In Loving Memory of GMM Commissioners and Executive Committee Petrina Ganci & Ralph Wilson Theresa Corey • Pasquale Greco God Bless! Colette Grillo • Mildred Mancusi NYS Commission for Social Justice

Best Wishes Wishing All Our OSIA for a Merry Christmas Brothers & Sisters Very Merry Christmas & Happy New Year A Blessed Christmas and a Happy & Healthy New Year From the & New Year Filled With Good Health! Giuseppe Verdi Lodge No. 2163 N e w Y o r k S t a t e T r u s t e e s Mildred & Leonard Mancusi Frank Urso G-M Museum Commissioner D i s t r i c t s I - V I II President

Christmas Blessings of Peace, On Behalf of the District Deputies MERRY CHRISTMAS and Deputies of OSIA Hope and Love & HAPPY NEW YEAR! Wishing All A Merry Christmas to Our Brothers and Sisters. And A Happy, Healthy New Year! Officers & Members of the Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge No. 2319 Vigiano Brothers Lodge No. 3436 Anthony and Ida D’Angelis Thomas G. Bandise New York State Deputy Anthony Rotoli, Jr. President President

From Our Family M a y Y o u a n d Y o u r F a m i l y to Merry Christmas Our OSIA Family h a v e a H a p p y & H e a l t h y N e w To All Our Merry Christmas Brothers and Sisters and a Y e a r ! Happy New Year District II Presidents District III Presidents James and Kathy Spatafora Joseph Gallo, Chairperson State Recording Secretary Mildred Mancusi, Chairperson Philip Guerrieri, Co-Chairperson

Buon Natale e Merry Christmas Felice Anno Nuovo a tutti & Happy New Year Carmine and Josephine Federico From State Commissioners of Arbitration President Joseph Fratta, Chairperson Mario Cermele - Grace Ferrara Progress Lodge #1047 Frank Musarra - Joseph Vallone

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Warmest thoughts Blessed Christmas May Peace Be Your Gift Merry Christmas & Happy New Year! and best wishes for a This Holiday Season Joyous Holiday Season & May the Magic of Christmas And Your Blessing Through May the joys of this Christmas Season and a Happy, Healthy 2016 All! The New Year! continue throughout the Year. New Year of Peace and Happiness Warm your Hearts! Carlo Matteucci Thom & Barbara Lupo National/State Past President Nancy DiFiore Quinn & John Quinn NYS Past President & National Trustee My Sincerest Best Wishes NYS Past President Joseph DiTrapani National OSIA 2nd Vice President National Financial Secretary Madeline Matteucci National/State Past First Lady Carol Per Sempre Lodge #2344 President To You and Your Families for a State Past First Lady & GMM Chairperson Blessed Christmas and a M a y J o y B e Y o u r G i f t Wishing You Good A A t C h r i s t m a s Health and Happiness CHRISTMAS GREETINGS TO ALL Healthy, Happy, and Prosperous 2016! H o p e A n d L o v e Y o u r T r e a s u r e Blessed Christmas Throughout The New Year AND HAPPY NEW YEAR To All F o r T h e N e w Y e a r ! NYS President S a l v a t o r e & R a e L a n z i l o t t a NY State Orator Joseph Sciame JOSEPH & J OAN RONDINELLI N Y S t a t e P a s t P r e s i d e n t NY S TATE IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT N a t i o na l F o u n d a t i o n T r u s t e e Michele & Eric Ment National and State Past President Carolyn Reres NATIONAL TRuSTEE

The Blessings of Christmas Warmest Wishes for the Wishing All Our This Christmas Season and in the coming year We Wish All Our Brothers & Sisters Are Sisters and Brothers Holiday Season May you have A Very Merry Christmas & The Joy of Family The spirit of the season, which is PEACE, A Very Joyous and Buon Natale a tutti i fratelli and a A Healthy, Happy New Year! and Holy Christmas Season The gladness of the season, which is HOPE, e sorelle di OSIA Happy New Year The Treasure of Friends And A Very Anthony Naccarato And the heart of the season, which is LOVE . Healthy & Prosperous New Year NY State Second Vice President Robert Ferrito Bruce & Annette Lankewish The Rev. R. Adam Forno NYS First Vice President Mary Naccarato National Foundation Trustee NY State and National OSIA Chaplain Peter R. & Edith L. Zuzolo & Family Biagio Isgro, Jr. & Family Cooley’s Anemia Chairperson OSIA National & State Past President NYS Recording Secretary

Merry Christmas May the Christmas Season To Our Brothers & Sisters Our Best Wishes for a Merry Christmas Bring Joy, Happiness May PEACE be your and We Wish You All A Merry and Blessed Christmas & and Good Health! Gift at Christmas a Healthy and Prosperous New Year Merry Christmas & A and a Happy New Year and may to To All Our Happy, Healthy New Year. New Year Filled FAITH, HOPE, and LOVE be Officers and Members of My OSIA Family NYS OSIA Brothers & Sisters Per Sempre Lodge No. 2344 with Peace and Happiness your treasures for the New Year from Joey & Beatrice Fratta Ernest & Anna Magliato John Quinn State Photographer Elaine D’Arrigo Mendez, President Luigi Squillante President John & Elena Fratta District III Trustee Per Sempre Ladies #2344A NY State Financial Secretary NY State Principal Trustee

May This Special Season Warm wishes for a Merry Christmas Blessed Wishes for a Very Wishing You A Christmas Season Be Filled With God’s Gifts Of Merry Christmas and a joyous Best wishes from the and Merry Christmas Filled With Peace and Love. Love, Family, Friendships New Year filled with happiness to All Our Friends of OSIA “Dukes” Happy New Year And Good Health and love and a Very Safe & Happy New Year Frank Barone, Sr. Pat Cerra, President Gift of Sight OSIA Donatello Lodge #2559 John Maura Marianne Principe O’Neil, NYS Financial Secretary Emeritus Arthur Spera, State Principal Trustee Mary Ann L. Barone Matt Coletta, 1st Vice President Maria Kobylarz NY State Trustee Chairperson Past NYS Alzheimer’s Chairlady Joanne Spera, District I State Trustee And Committee President District II 24 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 Endicott The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 • 25 CHRISTMA S GREETINGS Merry Christmas Wishing everyone a Vi auguriamo un & blessedchristmas and a Buon Natale Happy New Year e un healthy happy New year Felice Anno Nuovo! fraternally, anthony corsello Michelangelo Lodge #2451 state trustee - district iii Hampton Bays, NY Members of Marco Polo lodge #2214 ann acquaviva, President louise corsello state deputy - district iii Charles Bivona, President

Merry christmas Best Wishes For A Merry Christmas Merry ChristMAs And A Happy New Year and And A From happy New year hAppy , h eAlthy neW yeAr The Officers & Members of the to all Our brothers and sisters Officers & M eMbers Columbus Lodge #2143 GalileO Galilei lOdGe NO. 2253 Philip Guerrieri, President Mario lanza lodge #2491 aNthONy cuccia , J r. - P resideNt Lenore Barrella, Ladies Auxiliary President salvatore cali, President

blessed & Joyous buon Natalizio Per eccelenza Vi Auguriamo un Santo Natale christmas Greetings e un e un Felice Anno Nuovo to Our Osia brothers & sisters felice anno Nuovo from ai Nostri fratelli e sorelle Osia

Officers and Members of the Officers aNd MeMbers Of the dalla Cellini Lodge No. 2206 JOhN Michael MariNO lOdGe #1389 loggia Glen cove #1016 Alfonso Squillante, President Marianne bortone Prince President Joseph Gallo, President

May the spirit of Christmas Mer ry Chris tmas Merry christmas & happy New year & be with you to all Our brothers & sisters! Happy New Y ear throughout the New Year t o President Vincent Giannantonio All My Brothers & Sist er s! Eileen Stavis Carol DiTrapani & Members of the Office Manager Executive Assistant Dr . Joe R ubé Vincent lombardi lodge #2270 District VIII C SJ C hai rman Grand Lodge of New York rochester, Ny & Di stri ct V III St ate Dep uty

Wishing You A Merry Christmas the Giovanni caboto lodge #2372 Merry Christmas Touched With Wonder Wishing you & all those close to you And Filled With Love To All Our Brothers and Sisters of OSIA a Joyous christmas season T h e S t a f f o f t h e G o l d e n L i o n & a New year filled with happiness. From the Officers and Members Sal Moschella, Editor Roma Intangible Lodge #215 Marjorie Moschella, Co-Editor Anita Rosato, Advertising Manager Anthony Capriola Albany, New York and the Contributing Writers President

26 • The Golden Lion • November-December 2015 Greetings continue on page 28 uu Diciamolo In Italiano (Let’s Say It In Italian) By Professor Emeritus Joseph A.Tursi - Arturo Toscanini Lodge #2107, Dix Hills (LEZIONE NUMERO UNDICI) LESSON NUMBER ELEVEN

Oggi parliamo un pò del tempo e del verbo fare.!!! Today we're going to talk about the weather and the verb fare!!! Che tempo fa? What's the weather like? Alcune espressioni riguardo il tempo. Some expressions re - garding the weather.

Fa bel tempo. It’s nice weather Nevica It’ snowing Fa caldo It’s hot Piove It’s raining Fa cattivo tempo It’s terrible weather Tira (molto) vento It’s (very) windy Fa freddo It’s cold C’è la nebbia It’s foggy Leonardo Da Vinci Lodge #2385 - Inwood. The 2015 scholarship recipients pose Fa fresco It’s cool È afoso. C’è afa It’s sultry (muggy) with Lodge President Giovanni Soto. This year, the Lodge gave $20,000 in schol - Fa molto caldo It’s very hot È nuvoloso It’s cloudy arship to eight recipients who will use the money towards the school that they have (fresco, freddo) (cool, cold) È sereno It’s clear chosen. C’è il sole It’s sunny Il cielo è coperto The sky is overcast Ci sono rovesci There are showers Ci sono temporali There are storms Ci sono lampi e There is lightning C’è la neve There is snow tuoni and thunder (pioggia) (rain) Ex. A. Call a friend and ask him/her what the weather is like in September, No - vember, January, March, May, July. (settembre, novembre, gennaio, marzo, maggio, luglio.) Ex. B. Ask that friend what the weather is now where he or she is? Ex. C. A friend wants to go for a ride tomorrow, tell him/her what the weather will be tomorrow: fa bel tempo, piove, tira vento, ecc. Note: fare (to do, to make), is used in many idiomatic, everyday expressions in Ital - ian: fare una passeggiata to take a walk Oggi faccio una passeggiata con Maria fare due passi to take a short walk Faccio due passi con il nonno fare una gita to go for a short trip Maurizio fa una gita con Alberto fare un viaggio to go for a long trip A dicembre facciamo un viaggio in Italia fare una domanda to ask a question Lo studente (The student) fa una domanda in classe fare colazione to have breakfast Oggi non faccio colazione fare una fotografia to take a picture In vacanza (On vacation) faccio molte fotografie fare un bagno to take a bath Bambini, fate un bagno stasera (this evening) Leonardo Da Vinci Lodge #2385 - Inwood . The lodge’s 2015 Annual Golf Outing fare una doccia to take a shower Preferisco (I prefer) fare una doccia held in September, honored the Cimato Family for all the help they have done over farsi la barba to shave (oneself) Ti fai una barba oggi? (Are you going the years. The Golf Committee raised $11,000, which will go towards the schol - to shave today?) arships that are given out every year.

Ex. D. Match the expressions in column A with the translations in column B.

A B

1. ___ Fa cattivo, tempo a. To shave 2. ___ Nevica b. It’s clear. 3. ___ Fare colazione c. It’s terrible weather. 4. ___ Fare una gita d. To take a long trip. 5. ___ Fare un viaggio e. To take a short walk. 6. ___ C’è la nebbia. f. To have breakfast. 7. ___ Farsi la barba g. To take a short trip 8. ___ Fare due passi h. It’s muggy. 9. ___ Fare il bagno i. It’s snowing. 10. ___ Tira vento. j. It’s foggy. 11. ___ È sereno. k. It’s windy. 12. ___ È afoso. 1. To take a bath.

(Answers)

. h - 2 1 ; b - 1 1 ; k - 0 1 ; l - 9 ; e - 8 ; a - 7 ; j - 6 ; d - 5 ; g - 4 ; f - 3 ; i - 2 ; c - 1

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