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2 LODGE #2442 NEWS

Issue 12 DECEMBER 2015 Merry Christmas Buon Natale

Editor; Angela Donato [email protected]

Greetings from President Margaret Ripa Maier SGT. JOHN BASILONE Dear Lodge Members, ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TOY DRIVE Lodge Sister Dottie Curto This is the time of the year for festivities, Please donate a new, where we visit with family and friends to unwrapped toy or gift for ages infant to teen to distribute to families for celebrate Christmas, Hanukah, the Christmas Holiday. Bring toys/ and or gifts to our NEXT LODGE CHRISTMAS PARTY and New Year’s. MEETING on December 7th. You can also call me at 631-289-7470 CONTACT PRES. MARGARET Singing for more information or to drop off gifts at my home. Let her know you will attend. “Peace on Earth Good Will Towards Men” I will let you know at the She is making all arrangements. will never be more poignant meeting when and where 631-567-0874 the toys are being sorted as it is today with all that is Volunteers are needed Check made payable to: to help sort and pack gifts happening around the world. for our community. OSIA DISTRICT ONE HELP US TO HELP OTHERS $45. Per person Stay close to family and friends, Mail to Margaret Ripa Maier be safe when traveling, 291 Central Ave be vigilant in crowded places Bohemia NY 11716 and come back to us in January 2016!! Party is at the Brumidi Lodge We have much to do!! 2075 Deer Park Ave Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!! Deer Park

In this Issue Fraternally Yours, Page Margaret Ripa Maier, Pres. Lodge #2442

2 Nov. meeting 3 FOR THE TROOPS 4 GMM LUNCHEON 5 MUSEUM 6 CHRISTMAS 7 BUON COMPLEANNO 8 CSJ OSIA NEWS 9 CONGRATULATIONS 10 CATCHING UP PHOTOS 11 OSIA SISTERS & BROTHERS 12 ITALIAN HERITAGE 13 CHRISTMAS SHOPPING 14 FROM THE EDITOR

November General

Meeting

CULTURE CHAIRLADY, LUISA POTENZA

GRACE FICARRA, CORRESPONDING SECRETARY SHARED WITH US ABOUT HER TRIP TO CUBA

GLORIA CUMMINGS, MISTRESS OF CEREMONIES

50-50 WINNER

GRACE GONZALES

THE AUTUMN BASKET GENEROUSLY

DONATIED BY LINDA JOHNSON,

SHOWING HER TRUE FRATERNITY FOR THE LODGE’

THE BASKET WAS WON BY

LODGE SISTER DEB LINBRUNNER

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FOR OUR TROOPS

OUR MEMBERS WERE EXTRA GENEROUS THIS YEAR DONATING ITEMS TO SEND TO OUR TROOPS. THANK YOU MADELINE BREWSTER FOR ORGANIZING THE COLLECTION & DELIVERY

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LUNCHEOEN AND VISIT TO THE GARIBALDI-MEUCCI MUSEUM

Our Lodge Members

attended the

Garibaldi-Meucci Museum Luncheon

Li Greci’s Staaten on Staten Island.

Attending: Kim Fontaine, Madeline Brewster, Dorothy Curto, Gloria Cummings, Our Lodge Donation, Stephanie Stalter, Christmas Basket, with 2

Marsha Greenspan, bottles of wine donated Linda Johnson, by President Margaret Judy Trisciuzzi, Bob Donato

And myself Angela Donato,

taking the photo.

DESSERT; need I say more?

GMM Chairlady, Madeline Matteucci,

Talking about the JEWEL OF THE ORDER.

Honoree; NYS IPP; Joseph Rondinelli, NYS President; Caroline Reres, Brother Carlo won a raffle prize. Honoree; Dr.Page Christine | 4 D. Cia, Honoree; Annamarie Gulino Gentili, Honoree; Luigi Squillante, GMM Chairlady; Madeline Matteucci, Chairman; Joseph Sciame

A PEEK INSIDE THE MUSEUM

Seated; Madeline Brewster Marsha Greenspan Standing; Linda Johnson, Dorothy Curto, Stephanie Stalter, Angela Donato Page | 5

. Christmas Carols Originated In Italy . During the thirteenth century, among the early Franciscans, Francis of Assisi, who founded the Catholic Church’s Franciscan Order, began the Christmas tradition of caroling, singing joyful songs to celebrate the holiday. Before that time, people had listened to priests sing solemn Christmas hymns during formal church services. Francis wanted people to be able to express their joy at Christmas by singing simple songs themselves wherever they happened to be, such as in their own homes or even while walking around outside. The practice soon spread all over Europe.

Italian trivia questions:

1.What is Ceppo?

2.Henry Simeone & Henry Onorati are 2 of the 3 composers who wrote a popular 1950 Christmas Song, pa rum pa pum pum….NAME THAT TUNE

3. This town is said to contain the actual ancient house of the Virgin Mary, transported here in 1294 from Nazareth. NAME THIS TOWN

4. What type of vehicle is a Ducati?

Click on the link below for a Christmas Surprise

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nQrdxtWgHbEPage | 6

HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISHES TO ALL LODGE SISTERS AND BROTHERS CELEBRATING IN DECEMBER BUON COMPLEANNO AUGURI A TUTTI Sisters Lodge E FRATELLI CHE CELEBRA A DICEMBRE

JON POLITO December 29, 1950 born in Philadelphia to Italian Parents. A veteran of over 90 films, Jon Polito is most recognized for his work with the Coen Brothers, as well as his many television appearances as a series regular and guest star. Notable Motion Picture roles are in Millers Crossing, Barton Fink, The Man Who Wasn’t There, The Crow, Blankman, The Freshman with Marlon Brando, and his cameo performance in Gangster Squad. On Television he starred as a series regular on Crime Story, Ohara, Hearts are Wild The Chronical and Homicide, Life on the Street. TV appearances include the Landlord on Seinfeld. He has starred on Broadway, in the Curse of the Aching Heart and Death of a Salesman. He has received numerous acting awards.

GIAN LORENZO BERNINI Born December 7, 1598 in Naples, Italy Died November 28, 1680 Rome, Italy, Buried; Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore Rome, Italy. Gian Lorenzo Bernini was an Italian sculptor and architect who worked principally in Rome. A major figure in the world of architecture, he was the leading sculptor of his age, credited with creating the Baroque style of sculpture Period: Baroque. I am finding this man so interesting, his works are amazing, beautiful. I have barely touched on his accomplishments here. I encourage you to search his name with google. Structures; St. Peters Basilica, Trevi Fountain, so many more.

APOLLO & DAPHNE NEPTUNE & TRITON

ECSTASY OF SAINT TERESA SANT’ANDREA AL THE TOMB OF POPE QUIRINALE ALEXANDER VII

GIANNI VERSACE Born December 2, 1946, Reggio Calabria, Italy He was raised in the world of design, learning his trade at the hands of his mother who ran her own dressmaking business. Versace went to work for his mother after completing high school. An Italian fashion designer and founder of Versace, an international fashion house, which produces accessories, fragrances, make-up and home furnishings as well as clothes. He also designed costumes for the theatre and films. He launched his first clothing line in Milan, Italy, in 1978. Throughout his career,Page Versace | 7 designed for such figures as Madonna, Prices Diana, Elton John and Tina Turner.

Danza nel villaggio albanese di Lungro, Calabria.

Dancing in the Village of Albanian Lungro Calabria Thanks John Amato Thanks John amato

CSJ REPORT, JEAN EILBERT

At the October 24, 2015 Commission for Social Justice meeting, a committee made up of representatives from the various Sons of Italy Lodges in Suffolk County continued to work on their goal to develop an essay contest in which 7th graders could participate. This would encourage students to learn more about their Italian heritage at an early age. With the help of Donna Di Natale, a language arts teacher in the Ronkonkoma Middle School, the Committee has been working on how this contest would run. On October 4, 2015, Charlie Lucie, Chairman of the District 1 (Suffolk County) Commission for Social Justice, sent Mr. Charles Morea, Principal of the Ronkonkoma Middle School, a letter explaining the Committee's goals and with his approval, our hope to roll out our pilot essay contest at his school. At this meeting, Donna Di Natale reported that her Principal has agreed to let us use his middle school for our pilot program; we are awaiting his formal letter of approval. Donna explained that the essay contest will be part of the student’s curriculum and will involve three 7th grade Italian classes but only those students of Italian American descent will participate in this contest. The committee worked on a scoring system to grade the essays and how the prizes would be determined. It was agreed that the essay should be a minimum of 150 words, must be a narrative, and typed. The essay will cover 14 points, including name and age of immigrant, relationship to the student, birthplace of the immigrant, year of immigration and other details of how they came here and why. The essay must also include at least one visual supporting item such as a picture, a recipe, article of clothing, etc. whose authenticity must be verified by the student's parent(s) to preclude anyone downloading something from the internet. The contest will start before the December 22nd break with a deadline of May 2nd, with winners selected in time for presentation of awards at the end of year ceremony in June. There will be three awards: $300 Savings Bond for 1st Place; $200 Savings Bond for 2nd Place; and $150 Savings Bonds for 3rd Place. Also discussed was perhaps including a trophy for the winners or maybe a certificate for each student who participated. At the next CSJ meeting in November, Donna hopes to present a flyer promoting the contest to the students and the committee will continue to work on more details for this contest.

Italian Trivia answers:

1. ITALIAN CHRISTMAS TREE 2. LITTLE DRUMMER BOY 3. LORETO Page | 8 4. MOTORCYCLE

CONGRATULATIONS ARE IN ORDER

CONG RATULATIONS Marsha Greenspan.

MARSHA received an award from the

Suffolk County Library Association for the President of the year.

She had no idea she was getting this.

It is quite an honor for her. MARSHA works at the Brentwood Library

and will be retiring in December.

YOGI BERRA will receive the PRESIDENTIAL MEDAL OF HONOR.

It Is the highest HONOR a U.S. citizen can receive. This summer an online petition sought the

Honor for Berra, citing his

”unimpeachable integrity and respect,” His service to his Country as a member of the

U.S. Navy and his charitable works.

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CATCHING UP: MORE COLUMBUS DAY PARADE PHOTOS

CATCHING UP NIGHT OF SONG AND COMEDY PHOTOS Pat Cooper

Il Gruppo Alegria

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Lodge Sisters Dottie Curto and Madeline Brewster on their recent

Royal Caribbean Cruise up the New England Coast

Into Canada

While on the Cruise they met fellow OSIA members: Lodge Chaplain Sister Madeline Brewster

State 2nd Vice President Tony Naccarata and

NYS Cooley’s Anemia Chairperson; Mary

Naccarata

Lodge Orator Sister

Dorothy Curto

BASILONE LODGE HARD WORKING MEMBERS MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER

Andare Avanti Insieme

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15 reasons to be proud of your Italian Heritage

Not that you need any more reasons…….

Famous Italian Mathematicians 1.Leonardo Fibonacci; introduced zero to mathematics 2. Nicole Oresme; introduced factional exponents 3. Maria Agnesi; wrote book explaining integral & differential calculus 4. Luca Pacioli; Developed the concept of double entry bookkeeping 5. Petrino Apiarus; first to use multiplication and division symbols 6. Nicolo Fontana; solved the cubic equation 7. Girolamo Cardano; wrote the first book of modern mathematics 8. Roberto Ricorde; introduced the equal= plus + and minus- symbols 9. Filippo Calandri; introduced the algorithm for division 10. Bonaveturo Cavallieri; developed a method for calculating volume, an important precursor of calculus. 11. Rafael Bombelli; concepts of imaginary numbers used in algebra 12. Pietro A. Cataldi; methods of working with continued fractions 13. Joseph LaGrange; created the calculus of variations and advanced the field of differential equations. 14. Cesare Bonesava Beccaria; applied mathematics to economics 15. Giuseppe Peano; published a formulary listing 4200 theorems

I AM AN ITALIAN-AMERICAN, continued. BY ANGELO BIANCHI ESQ. I am Filippo Mazzei, friend of Thomas Jefferson, and my thesis on the equality of man was written in the bill of rights. I am William Paca, signer of the Declaration of Independence, I am an Italian-American, I financed the Nort hwest Expedition of George Rogers Clark and accompanied him through the lands that would become Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan

THE NEW PRESIDENT OF ARGENTINA Is of ITALIAN HERITAGE Mauricio Macri is the son of wealthy Italian born Industrialist, Francesco Macri, born in Rome, emigrated to ArgentinaPage | 12from Italy after WWII.

DOING YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING

Do your Christmas shopping online with iGive & you can help the Sons of Italy Foundation®, at no cost to you!

SHOP ONLINE AT YOUR FAVORITE STORES LIKE, *J.C.PENNY, TOYS R US AND MACY’S, USING I GIVE.COM

Many of these retailers-and more- say you have time to order your Christmas gifts online,

and automatically earn donations to the Sons of Italy Foundation® using iGive.com.

EASY TO DO, BECOME A MEMBER OF I GIVE. COM, TELL THEM WHICH CHARITY YOU WANT TO DONATE TO AND

GO SHOPPING, THE MERCHANTS DO THE REST.

Help RESCUE DOGS. The following website has chocolate bars and other items for sale and 100% of THE profits goes to rescue groups.

www.rescuechocolate.com GREAT GIFT IDEA FOR A HOSTESS WITH A PET. WHAT DO YOU GET FOR THE PERSON WHO HAS EVERYTHING AND A DOG? Give a gift that helps Rescue Dogs, every dog owner will appreciate this. You can help SHELTER DOGS too. Donate clean used sheets and towels To Islip or Brookhaven ANIMAL SHELTERS

THESE BUSINESSES DONATED TO OUR AUCTION, REMEMBER THEM Habitat for Humanity Restore 521-7789 2111 Lakeland Ave WHEN YOU ARE SHOPPING. Ronkonkoma Associate's Gourmet Market 475-1749 1699- J Rte. 112, Medford http://www.habitatsuffolk.org/information/restore Avino’s Italian Table Restaurant 803-6416 108 South Country Rd Bellport AVision Event Planner 3380 Vets Hwy Bohemia Headcutters of Patchogue 289-0701 554 Medford Ave #C www.avisionevents.com BJ’ s Hotel Indigo East End 369-2200 1830 West Main St. Route 25 Riverhead http://www.indigoeastend.com Bagel Patch 289-4949 705A Rt. 112 Patchogue Island Cinema Movie Theaters 657-3297 1708 Montauk Hwy Bayport Flower House 472-0014 940 Montauk Hwy Bayport Mastic Jon Michelle Hair Design 475- http://bayportflower.com/ 7430 758-0323 22 West Main St. Rear Suite # 15 Best Market 562-2100 655 Montauk Hwy East Patchogue Swan nursery http://jonmichele.webs.com commons , Bohemia Little Bagel Kerri’s Kandies Inc 696-4947 2160 Rt 112 Coram Shop 750-6075 1097 Smithtown Ave Bohemia Breathe Reiki Meditation Yoga www.breatheinspiringgifts.com LaMargherita’s Pizzeria 924-0048 1229 Station Rd Medford Butera’s Restaurant Sayville 563-0805 100 South Main St Sayville Broadhollow Theater 581-2700 265 East Main St. East Islip Little People Haircuts 289-4313 1699 Route 112 Medford Olympic Plaza Medford Café Gia 205-5344 Sunshine Square 700 E Patchogue Yaphank Rd Medford Cavanaugh’s 363-2666 255 Blue Pt. Ave Blue Point Oh Wow Music 566-0005 Sunvet Mall http://www.cavanaughsbluepoint.com Old World Fine Foods 567-7960 947 Church St Bohemia Cedarhurst Paper 475-6655 257 Medford Ave Patchogue Our Creations Hair Cutters 475-9470 1839 Rt 112 Medford Chubs Meats 475-9191 2598 Rt 112 Medford Martha Clara Vineyard 289-0075 6025 Sound Ave Riverhead Clare Rose Playhouse 654-9587 155 West Roe Blvd Patchogue http://www.marthaclaravineyards.com/ Costco Holbrook Sunrise Hwy Midori Sushi and Steakhouse 500-9100 271-6 25A Mt Sinai Cooky’s Deli 244-2800 1450 Church St. Bohemia http://cookysdeli.net/ MONDELLO Bakery 472-2844 771 Montauk Hwy Bayport County Wide Ice Cream Distribution 475-7722 1600 N Ocean Ave http://mondellobakery.com/ Holtsville Critter Clipper 447-0488 159 Medford Ave Patchogue Crystal Garden Design of Medford Pastaria 758-5252 3209 Horseblock Rd Medford NY 750-6430 4842 Sunrise Hwy, Sayville, NY 11782 Cutting Club www.medfordpastaria.com//* Hair Salon 363-9101 9 Montauk Hwy Blue Point http://www.kpsearch.com/DF/CuttingClubnew/all.asp Habitat for Humanity Restore 521-7789 2111 Lakeland Ave Ronkonkoma http://www.habitatsuffolk.org/information/restore

DEJANA Truck & Utility Company GRAND PRIZE DONOR Headcutters of Patchogue 289-0701 554 Medford Ave #C http://www.dejana.com/ . Hotel Indigo East End 369-2200 1830 West Main St. Route 25 Riverhead http://www.indigoeastend.com Island Cinema Movie Theaters 657-3297 1708 Montauk Hwy Daisy Garden 363-7039 Gillette Ave Bayport www.daisy-garden.com Mastic Jon Michelle Hair Design 475- Deli Express 468- 8760 55 Railroad Ave Ronkonkoma 7430 758-0323 22 West Main St. Rear Suite # 15 Dennys’ Crafts Beautiful hand painted items http://jonmichele.webs.com www.dennyscrafts.etsy.com The Fish Store 472-3018 Kerri’s Kandies Inc 696-4947 2160 Rt 112 Coram 836 Montauk Hwy Bayport http://www.thefishstoreonline.com/ Fantastic Gardens 475-7118 67 Avery Ave Patchogue LaMargherita’s Pizzeria 924-0048 1229 Station Rd Medford http://fantasticgardensofli.com/ Little People Haircuts 289-4313 1699 Route 112 Medford Farmingville Liquor & Wine 451-2605 1105-F Horseblock Rd Farming Olympic Plaza Medford Felice’s Automotive 475-1540 147 West Ave Patchogue [email protected] Oh Wow Music 566-0005 Sunvet Mall Finish Strong Fitness & Wellness 804-8531 Jodi Maurici Old World Fine Foods 567-7960 947 Church St Bohemia Flanagans Pub 588-9843 451 Hawkins Ave Lake Ronkonkoma Our Creations Hair Cutters 475-9470 1839 Rt 112 Medford Gateway Playhouse 286-0555 215 S. Country Rd Bellport Martha Clara Vineyard 289-0075 6025 Sound Ave Riverhead http://www.marthaclaravineyards.com/ Page | 13 Midori Sushi and Steakhouse 500-9100 271-6 25A Mt Sinai MONDELLO Bakery 472-2844 771 Montauk Hwy Bayport http://mondellobakery.com/ Medford Pastaria 758-5252 3209 Horseblock Rd Medford www.medfordpastaria.com//*

Felice Anno Nuevo

How do you open a Champagne Bottle like a Pro? The goal is to do it quietly and gently. When you pop a cork, a shock wave is sent through the wine, which sends bubbles everywhere. You want to keep the bubbles in the wine. Here’s How: remove the foil & the cage, then hold the bottle in your non dominant hand at a 45 degree angle with the neck pointed away from you and others. With your other hand grasp the cork between thumb and forefinger than turn the bottle. When you feel the cork start to give, slowly pull it to one side so the gas releases gently.

Remember our Service Men & Women who may be away from their families this Holiday Season. Pray for Peace in the World.

The Holidays are upon us, and like you, I will be celebrating with Family and Friends,

so I will keep this issue short and candy cane sweet. I look forward to being part of the Basilone Lodge team with you in 2016, and sharing our experiences together on these pages. My promise to you, my Brothers and Sisters, is to keep the Best Interest of the Lodge first in all I do. To you and yours, I wish you a joyous Christmas, Thank you for your support.

Angela Donato,Page | 14Newsletter Editor