nysosia.org H K 7 2/'(1 ,21 “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” Official Publication of the Grand Lodge of New York, Largest Italian-American Fraternal Bi-Monthly in New York State VOL. 55 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2017 BLESSED CHRISTMAS HAPPY, HEALTHY 2018 25 TH ANNIVERSARY WINTER HARITY ALL ONOREES Wishing our OSIA family C B H the NNOUNCED Gift of Faith A the Blessing of Hope and Peace at Christmastime and throughout the New Year! State President Robert Ferrito & First Lady Lina Ferrito GALA EVENT SCHEDULED FOR Westchester County Legislators’ Italian Heritage and Culture Ceremonies honoring JANUARY 26, 2018 students who pursue Italian language in high schools of the County. State President HONORING Robert Ferrito also honored for his leader - VERA FERRARA GIROLAMI ship in the Italian American community. NATIONAL PRESIDENT , O RDER SONS & D AUGHTERS State Comptroller Hon. 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