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VOL. 73 NOVEMBER - DECEMBER 2021
BUON NATALE - MERRY CHRISTMAS
FELICE ANNO NUOVO - HAPPY NEW YEAR 2022!
October 11 Manhattan Columbus Day Parade float with
Cellini Lodge #2206 King Michael Vitucci and Queen Julianna Squillante October 7 Long Island Columbus Day Wreath Laying Ceremony
NEW YORK STATE SCHOLARSHIP PRIDE: GRAND
LODGE - $91,000 AND LOCAL LODGES - $91,750!
(see page 3 for more details)
Ordine Figli d’Italia in America
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2 • The Golden Lion • November - December 2021
FROM THE PRESIDENT’S DESK
Brothers and Sisters, reminds us of special times with our loved ones, but what Italian Heritage
is most important is the memories we are creating now.
October is Italian Heritage
The ones that will remain in the hearts and minds of our
Month, and what a fantastic
families and friends, our children, and grandchildren and
month of celebrating it has been.
with whomever we share our holidays.
I marched in the NYC Columbus
Day Parade alongside Biagio For it is through these memories we pass down traditions
Isgro, Tony Naccarato, our Past and customs for generations to come. It is how we teach
Presidents and Executive our children to embrace and value their heritage and tra-
Committee members. We joined ditions while creating new ones of their own.
hundreds of excited marchers as
So, from my family to yours, I wish you all a very happy
MICHELE MENT we walked up 5th Avenue to a and healthy Thanksgiving. Buon appetite!
State President
sea of Italian flags. Kids and Sunday, October 24, 2021 Antonio Meucci Lodge #213 par-
adults of all ages waved and ticipated in the West Harrison, NY Italian Festival. “It was a
Grand Lodge of New York Michele Cangiano Ment great day exposing our wonderful Lodge and our motto. Many
applauded as the red, white, thanks to our New York State President Michele Ment for sup-
President, New York State Grand Lodge
and green floats, Firetrucks, EMS vehicles, classic cars, porting us. A great time was had for all those who participat-
Order Sons and Daughters of Italy In America ed.”
motorcycles, high school marching bands, and organizations
went by. Cardinal Timothy Dolan greeted everyone as they
President Michele at Manhattan Columbus Day Parade on
passed St. Patrick’s Cathedral, and politicians and news October 11 with Grand Lodge banner and State officials (below)
people all added to the excitement of the day. and with King and Queen (right).
All month long, there were street fairs, flag-raising, and
wreath laying ceremonies throughout the state and dinners
at lodges that were thrilled to finally open their doors since
the pandemic started. Each event was special and not only
brought the opportunity to celebrate our Italian heritage and
culture with food, song, and dance but the chance to stand
together and celebrate Christopher Columbus and all he
accomplished and what he represents to us.
As I write this, the month is ending, and while the official
“Italian Heritage Month” will end, we all know it continues
every day.
Because as Italians, we love our traditions. We are who we
are. We embrace life, all of it. Family, art, music, food, edu-
cation, and everything we do represent our pride in our
Italian descent. We integrate that into all we do, even some-
thing as American as Thanksgiving.
So, this year, like every year, I will plan Thanksgiving Dinner SCHOLARSHIP PRIDE FOR THE NEW YORK GRAND LODGE FOUNDATION
for my family, Italian American style. And as always, it will be
AND THE NEW YORK LOCAL LODGES!
a feast. We will start with Antipasti. Only the best olives, pro-
sciutto, salami, cheese, and roasted peppers will make it After much research, our Past National President and President of the SIF Foundation Joseph Sciame has discov-
onto the platter. The enormous loaf of bread with the crusty, ered that our own Grand Lodge of New York has awarded $91,000 in scholarships during the COVID pandemic.
chewy crust and delicious middle will fill the breadbasket. Also, the New York State local lodges awarded $91,750 during the same period of time.
While we all indulge in our Antipasti, the baked ziti will cook We should be so proud that our New York brothers and sisters never looked back and just kept fundraising as best
in the oven, filling the house with the aroma of tomato sauce they could to keep their scholarship numbers up. It is so important that we continue to encourage our students to
and melting cheese. And of course, we will have turkey! A continue their education in the college and master programs.
delicious roasted turkey made with sausage stuffing. We will In addition, our National Sons of Italy Foundation awarded $100,500 in scholarships and various other Grand
have roasted potatoes and sweet potatoes, green beans, Lodges around the country added another $291,250 to that number. Our grand total for the year 2021 is
cranberry sauce and a fresh salad, and then, after a brief $574,450.00!!
break, we will have coffee and dessert. Pumpkin pie, sfogli-
If you ever wondered why you belong to the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America … this is only one of the
atella, cannoli, and biscotti bring our feast to an end. many reasons for you to be proud of. Your donations have funded scholarships and many charities close to the
But as you know, it is not only about the food. It is about heart of Italian Americans. There is still additional information to come from other grand and local lodges … but
believe it or not, the total scholarship donations will surpass well over $625,000 a year. Be proud that you are a
memories. The ones from our past that we try to keep alive
member of OSDIA!
by sharing a special recipe, story, or tradition. Maybe we will
play a song from our childhood or watch a movie that - by Nancy DiFiore Quinn
The Golden Lion • November - December 2021 • 3
FROM YOUR STATE
In Memoriam CHAPLAIN
Check out my blog at www.fathercarrozza.com.
District Lodge Name of Deceased DOD God is Here
2 John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 Frank DeSantis 9/2/2021
2 John Michael Marino Lodge #1389 Maria Josephine Balletta 10/14/2021 People rushing, people shoving,
3 Fr. Vincent Capodanno Lodge #212 Thomas Cavataio 11/13/2021 not a smile is seen.
No one stops to help another.
2 America Lodge #2245 Giuseppe Battista 11/18/2021
They all seem so mean! REV. ANDREW P. CARROZZA
"Come on! Let's just get this done with, NEW YORK OSIA STATE CHAPLAIN
From the Editor’s Desk! then we can relax!
Why did Caesar call this census?
then we can relax!
Uggh! The darned computer's broken
Curse this blasted tax!"
First and foremost I hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving with and now so's the fax!
"Sorry! Yes, I see she's pregnant,
I've got such a splitting headache!
friends and family and remember what you are truly thankful for. but what can I do?
I can't take this stress!
And of course I want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and I've got six kids of my own;
Is there no relief from all
all Happy Holidays from Thanksgiving to New Year. there's no room here for you!"
this pressure and duress?
How can people be so selfish?
I simply can't go on like this!
With that in mind, as an end of year issue, I want to say with the most sincerity, thank No one seems to care.
I've got to get relief!
you for reading, giving comments, writing one-time articles or being a regular con- When people think of just themselves
Is anybody out there
tributor. I hope this newspaper is what you expect and enjoy. Thank you to all my how can we not despair?
who can help me end this grief?"
contributing writers, especially because you have to be creative and work on your Yet up above the frantic rush
Yes! piercing through the frantic rush
column within a schedule, five times a year and with all your other things you may a star shines bright and clear.
a star shines bright and clear.
have to attend to. It may be no easy task - especially if writer’s block comes and It pierces through the darkness;
That twinkle in your children's eyes
pays a visit. Well, for the time being I hope Santa Claus pays a visit and gives you it says: "Fear not! God is here!"
says: "Fear not! God is here!”
what your heart desires. Thank you to the Grand Lodge Office: Eileen Stavis for all
People rushing, people shoving,
your help and working with the printer to have a mailing sent out correctly. I was
not a smile is seen.
happy to work with you with your new software, but I think you ‘got it’ quickly and will
No one stops to help another.
make all different processes work more effective and efficient; Anita Rosato for all
They all seem so mean!
the work on Ads, whether for holiday, candidates or general monetary Ads - you "Come on! Let's just get this done with,
always help me out tremendously; and Carol DiTrapani, thank you for all your infor- then we all can rest!
mation that keeps me up to date on items I need in the Golden Lion, along with the There's just three more days 'till
masterful proof-reading you do. In the paper I have a section call ‘Did You Know’, Christmas!
however I will use it here for Carol - did you know Carol D. can find the difference in Shopping I detest!
a 1 pt. font size or can tell the difference when two extremely similar fonts are being Next year I'll just send a fruitcake
used, instead of one. She also can advise me on the exact and correct titles in or perhaps a check.
OSDIA when they are sent in improper form or protocol. The time spent is a some- That's good enough for Aunt Louise
times tedious part of production, but is so very appreciated. that big pain in the neck!"
Has everyone forgotten
So, Columbus Day parades were live this year throughout the State (although why we do this anyway?
Huntington, L.I. was rained out) and you may enjoy some of the photos in this issue, Have we all lost the meaning
along with wreath layings and Veteran’s Day events. The centerfold has all the of this sacred holiday?
Christmas Ads that many of you and your lodges graciously placed to say give great Yet up above the frantic rush
words and blessings while helping defray the cost of this issue and a little more. a star shines bright and clear.
Atop each Christmas tree it whispers:
As a matter of course, my Editor’s Note is the last item I complete for each issue. In "Fear not! God is here!"
no way does that mean I rush through it the last day. Actually, I am reflecting on
things to say based on OSDIA current events or just events in general since the end People rushing, people shoving,
not a smile is seen.
of the last issue. I also, want to keep it human as ‘fraternity’ is one of our three basic
No one stops to help another.
tenets. So, while I prepare for the printer, I am writing this on November 21. At Mass
They all seem so mean!
today (at St. Brigid’s in Westbury), I see great people and friends in the Lanzilottas clipground.com
"Come on! We must meet this deadline,
(Rae and Sal) and while they are both feeling better from some health issues, I felt
a holy closeness. Rae is one on my contributing writers and she says she will be
back for next issue. It feels good to see our friends after such long periods of being OUR SITES: Grand Lodge website: http://www.nysosia.org/. - all issues of past
Golden Lion newspapers going back to 2014.
reclusive to the world.
YouTube channel: “NYS OSDIA GRAND LODGE”.
Facebook page: Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America, Grand Lodge of New York.
To end I offer my wishes and prayers to all of you and hope you send them back to Smugmug photos: robertgraham.smugmug.com. New York State Photographer,
me and all the people in this wonderful fraternal organization. Bob Graham’s website.
Merry Christmas & Happy 2022 to All No Corrections: September - October issue:
Mark A. Ventimiglia. note: please let the Editor know if you see a substantive error in a current issue.
4 • The Golden Lion • November - December 2021
NEW YORK OSDIA IN THE NEWS
State President
NYSOSDIA
Michele Cangiano Ment
around New York State
President
Michele Ment
speaking at the
New York State
Plenary.
New York State
Autumn Plenary
President Ment, on Saturday, October 30,
The Antonio Meucci Lodge #213 initiated 10 new 2021 at the Clinton Martin Park in New Hyde
members during its September general meeting hav- Park, NY, held the Autumn Plenary that was
ing the honor of State President Michele Ment pin the Per Sempre Lodge #2344 - at Italian Heritage and Culture Night. Seven new members initiated into lodge. hosted by President Mary Modica and
new brothers and sisters. President Michele attended (at center in black), lodge member and Past National President, Joseph DiTrapani Members of Cellini Lodge #2206. The meet-
(2nd from left) and current lodge President Rosemarie Baffo Stathes (right of Michele are pictured here with ing commenced with the ceremonial lighting of
lodge members and new members).
the candles. Some of the highlights were:
- the announcement of a shortened number of
days of Convention at the Desmond Hotel in
2022 and 2023
- channel ‘news12+’ will carry OSDIA
Interviews LIVE! each Sunday night with
advertising as a hopeful membership tool
- Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2319 completed
merger with the Andrea Doria Lodge #2201
- Mario Lanza Lodge #2491 was dissolved
based on too few members
Plenary Photos
President Michele with official sash at the Manhattan Columbus Day Parade on - Garibaldi Muecci Museum (GMM) applied for
October 11, with left to right, John Fratta, State Commission for Social Justice (CSJ) grant of National SOI Foundation; received
Chairman, Tony Naccarato, NYS Immediate Past President and Robert M. Ferrito, money for concrete work from the SBA (Small
National CSJ President.
Business Association) and NYSOSDIA
Foundation presented $20k to the museum
- successful live parades for Columbus Day
throughout the state; the Manhattan parade
had much footage on television due to an ear-
lier position in the march; the Huntington, Long
Island parade was canceled due to rain.
Plenary Photos
The next plenary session for the Winter will be
HAPPY January 22, 2022 at the Antonio Meucci Lodge
HOLIDAYS TO #213 in White Plains, NY.
ALL LODGES IN - Editor
NEW YORK
STATE!
9-11 Remembrance
Scholarships
President Sabrina Savino (above) of the Brumidi
Lodge #2211 at the Wreath Laying Ceremony in For more information go to the following website:
Huntington, Long Island for the 20th Anniversary.
https://www.osia.org/programs/scholarships/
The Golden Lion • November - December 2021 • 5
LOCAL LODGES - WHAT’S HAPPENING
The Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Lodge #2319 at the
St. James Day Street Fair, having a member-
ship drive. The committee wore Save
Columbus Day shirts, which generated interest
of its own. Passersby stopped to speak to us
about Columbus and shared their views of the
current attacks. It was a very successful day
for gleaning interested candidates for member-
ship. Photo left: seated are Antoinette
Marzigliano, Rose Izzo and Barbara Bombace.
Standing from left to right are Tony Izzo, Jim
(Ziggy) Marzigliano, Rosangela Santunlin,
Gerri Graham, Virginia Markowski, Camille
Cerullo, President Jim and Bob Graham.
Congratulations to Giavanna Maria Villella (seated) on being named
Queen of Loggia Glen Cove #1016. ‘It was beautiful to see Giavanna’s
family (1st VP Joseph A. Gallo’s family) gather with all of the membership
in support of her being named as Queen.’ Photo from l-r: Joe’s sister
AnnaMaria, her daughter Julia, Joe Gallo, their Mother Maria and
President Antonino Sclafani.
On October 10, 2021 President Mario Cermele and State CSJ Chairman
John Fratta unveiled the statue outside the Antonio Meucci Lodge #213.
It was donated to the lodge by Casa Calabria.
On Sunday, November 7th, the Giovanni Caboto Lodge #2372 honored their Immediate
Past President Janet Galvin, Deputy Pasquale Greco, and Founder of their Business Group
Tom Adamo at their annual Scholarship Fundraiser Dinner Dance. Below, pictured left-right:
Caboto Brother/Dist. II Trustee Andrew Reilly, Dist. II Trustee Alberta Ippolito, NYS Financial Secretary.
Gina Franchi, NYS Recording Secretary Keith Wilson, Deputy Pat Greco, (standing in rear is Orator and
Happy 50th Anniversary! America Lodge #2245
DD Mistress of Ceremony, Mary Ann Rispoli), NYSOSDIA President Michele Cangiano Ment, State
Deputy Marianne Prince, President Patricia Edick, Dist. II Trustee Marie Suriano, Brother Tom Adamo,
and IPP Janet Galvin. Above, pictured from left: District II Deputy William Sanfilippo and Kathy
Sanfilippo. Seated to their right is NYS Recording Secretary Keith Wilson. Standing right-left: Chaplain
Angela Parisi, Dinner Dance Committee Member Rosemarie DiChiari, and Trustee Bernice Immordino.
Sunday, September 26 at Verdi’s of Westbury, America Lodge #2245 had its 50th Anniversary
Dinner Dance Honoring ‘Our Charter Members and our IPP Rosemarie Montemarano, Catherine
Palmeri, Michael Paolino, and Mr. & Mrs. Fredrick & Monica Tomasone and Immediate Past
President Vincent Giordano.’
Back Row: Anthony Capriola District Deputy; Carolyn Reres, Past Lodge/State President; Andrew
Weddings: John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 - Financial Secretary Monteleone, President; Ed Ra State NYS Assemblyman; Kate Murray, Town of Hempstead (TOH)
Jacqueline Maura and Douglas Heron exchanged wedding vows on October 10, Clerk; Michele Ment New York State OSDIA President; Vincent Giordano Immediate Past President;
Thomas Muscarella, TOH Councilman; Vincent Muscarella, Nassau County Legislator; Anthony
2021 at St. Peter of Alcantara RC Church in Port Washington, NY.
Arena, President Galileo Lodge #2253; John Giuffre, Nassau County Legislature.
Sitting: Charter Member, Frederic Tomasone; Charter Member, Michael Paolino; Past President,
Births: John Michael Marino Lodge No.1389 - member Flora Giovannini Marty Raia; Past President, Gloria Maffettone; Past President, Sylvia Giglio; Charter Member, Cathy
Heapps was delighted to welcome her fifth great-grandchild Levi Pollaci on Palmeri; Charter Member, Rosemarie Montemarano.
September 30th.
Nuptial and Natal Announcements Section
Please send me your announcements of marriages or milestone anniversaries (25th, 50th etc.) or of new births. This should only be a marriage of a member sent by the member.
In addition, if a member has a new arrival, that is, their son or daughter or a grandparent having a new grandson or granddaughter; send me an announcement. For marriages:
the name of the member(s) namely, bride and groom, the date of the wedding and the full lodge name and number. For births: birthdate (height and weight optional), name of
parents or grandparents, one or more which is an OSDIA member and the full lodge name and number. Email me, Golden Lion Editor at mavleonedoro@gmail.com with the sub
ject line stating marriage or birth announcement. The announcement (and photo if you like) will subsequently go in the Golden Lion Newspaper.
6 • The Golden Lion • November - December 2021
COMMISSION FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE
MESSAGE FROM CSJ CHAIRMAN JOHN FRATTA
mations. One declaring the day Columbus Day, and the that should be removed from office immediately. We sent that want to remove the Columbus statue in their city.
other declaring the day Indigenous Peoples’ Day. The him a letter. This statue was paid for by members of the community,
problem of course is that he declared our day to be whose relatives still live in the community. The
Indigenous Peoples’ Day. But the real issue is in the Congressmen Andrew Garbarino and Mark Amodei Columbus Monument, in Columbus Circle was
wording of both proclamations. In the Indigenous designed by the Syracuse-born architect, Dwight
proclamation all was positive about their great culture On October 8th Congressmen Andrew Garbarino and James Baum in 1934. When this issue first started,
and their accomplishments. In the Columbus procla- Mark Amodei introduced H Resolution 708 Expressing Mayor Ben Walsh sent signals, he supported our Italian
mation he spoke about Italian Americans and our cul- support for the recognition of Christopher Columbus and American community and the Columbus statue. Then
ture but then proceeded to talk about the attacks on the his impact on the Italian American community and recog- he formed a commission to decide if the statue should
Indigenous People by all Europeans. President nizing the second Monday in October as “Columbus be removed. The Italian Americans on the commission
Michele and I immediately sent off a letter to the presi- Day”. We want to thank both these legislators for this res- were outnumbered. Finally, right before Columbus Day
dent demanding an apology. olution. those leading the fight were told that the mayor was
announcing his decision. They urged him to hold off on
Governor Kathy Hochul United States Congress House Bill 5473 to replace making any announcement until after Columbus Day.
Columbus Day The mayor ignored that request and on the day before
At our Columbus Day Parade in Manhattan, Governor Columbus Day he announced the statue was being
Brothers and Sisters, Hochul marched arm in arm with our Italian American This bill was sponsored by Rep. Norma Torres from removed. The Columbus Monument Committee filed a
leadership. Smiling and waving to the crowds with an California. It has 67 co-sponsors. I am urging all our notice of intent with the Courts to prevent the mayor’s
I want to wish all our Brothers and Sisters a very Italian flag and of course doing photo ops. What she brothers and sisters to write to their congressmembers to action. This case is pending. I want to thank Carmine
Happy Thanksgiving and a Blessed Christmas and omitted to say was on the very same day she issued a oppose this legislation. All can look up the bill and read it Federico, Bob Gardino, Nick Piro and all who are
Happy New Year. This is the time to enjoy our family proclamation declaring the day Indigenous Peoples’ in its entirety. We must demand our congressmembers engaged in this battle.
and friends. Don’t forget the Italian tradition of the Day. The response of our community was swift and vote no on this bigoted legislation.
seven fishes for Christmas Eve. furious and two days later a proclamation was released There is no update to this report as of the this writing.
declaring the day, Columbus Day. Her office claims that Homework Assignment for a 4th Grade Student We are hoping that Syracuse will be as successful as
2021 Columbus Day Parades the Columbus Proclamation was made on October 8th. Philadelphia.
Our question is, if that was true why was it not released CSJ was notified that a 4th grade teacher in Cold Spring
I would like to thank all our brothers and sisters who on Columbus Day or even spoken about while she Harbor gave a homework assignment to his/her students. Philadelphia Columbus Statue
attended this year’s Columbus Day Parade on 5th marched in our parade? A letter was sent to her All four of the questions were multiple choice. The first
Avenue. The weather was great and the crowds, demanding an apology. question was, Who was Christopher Columbus? The next Judge Patrick reversed the decision of the lower courts
although not as large as years past, but they were question was, What caused Columbus to go on an expe- in a lawsuit brought against the City of Philadelphia
excited and supportive of Columbus and our heritage. Now it was brought to our attention that Governor dition west? The last part and most troubling was, Read Board of License and Review by the Friends of
I would like to thank Jenna Esposito, who donated her Hochul disbanded the Office of Italian American Affairs. the Following Sentence from a passage. “During the first Marconi Plaza regarding the removal of the Columbus
time and talent and sang on our float up 5th Avenue. I She left intact all the other ethnic and racial groups. visit, and his next three visits, Columbus and his men Statue. Judge Patrick ruled that the Board committed
would also like to thank all our lodges that participated This was the second slap in the face of our Italian Brutally mistreated the Native people. They stole their an error of law by finding the Appellants did not have
this year. American community by the governor in the first three land and claimed it for Spain through violent battles. They standing. The Appellants have been active caretakers
months of her assuming her office. enslaved many of the Tainos and forced them to work in of Marconi Plaza for the past ten years. There were
We were sorry that our own parade in Long Island had harsh conditions.” other issues stated in the judges ruling in his support
to be canceled due to the inclement weather. I want to Congresswoman Velazquez for the Columbus Statue. This was a major victory for
thank the parade committee and all the lodges What can you conclude based on this information? the Italian American Community in Philadelphia.
involved for all their hard work in planning this parade On Columbus Day, Congresswoman Velazquez issued A. Columbus decided to leave after meeting Congratulations Philly!
and we look forward to next year’s parade. a tweet attacking Columbus and calling him a genoci- the Taino people.
dal maniac. Here is her tweet: B. Columbus and his crew worked together Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition
The Yonkers, Bronx and Brooklyn Columbus Day with the native Taino people.
Parades also took place. We need all parts of our state “Today should be #Indigenous Peoples’ Day. And yet C. Columbus and his crew used violence and Martha’s Vineyard Diversity Coalition is working on a
and nation to have parades honoring Columbus. In this day is still shared with a genocidal maniac. We cruelty to try to get land for themselves. proposal to Island schools in support of renaming
that way we continue to show how great Columbus need to take this time to reflect on the brutal history of D. Columbus and his crew sailed to Central Columbus Day to Indigenous Peoples’ Day. Now get
was and what his exploration meant to the Americas. violence against Indigenous peoples in America and to America to find more spices and gold. this, the group is looking to address a number of other
recognize that there is still a lot of work to repair this diversities, equity, and inclusion issues in schools.
CSJ October Share the Wealth harm”. This assignment was taken from ReadWorks.Org. We What I find amazing is diversity and inclusion but not
are trying to find out the school and the teacher that gave for Italian Americans. This group is preparing a detailed
The CSJ Columbus Share the Wealth was drawn on I find it amazing how uneducated she is when it comes this homework assignment. Once we do, we will meet presentation for school committee members. We will
October 31, 2021. The winners were: first prize, Past to Indigenous people and Columbus. The sad part of with the teacher and the principal to discuss this. If we get be joining with other groups in our coalition in letting
National/State President Nancy Quinn, second prize, this is she represents Manhattan’s Little Italy. A letter no satisfaction we will go to the superintendent. our voice be heard and fighting this proposal.
State President Michele Ment, and third prize, Past was sent to her demanding an apology.
CSJ Chair Louis Gallo. We want to thank all who pur- Philadelphia wins but still loses Youngstown State University Cuts its Italian program.
chased chances in our share the wealth. Senator Alessandra Biaggi
The Italian American community in Philadelphia won two We were just informed of this attack on our culture. We
Antonio Meucci Lodge #213 Unveils a Statue of Never in my wildest dream would I be writing about a lawsuits against the mayor. The first was to leave the want to thank a student named Jenna DeLuca is one of
Columbus Biaggi in a negative term. I knew Mario Biaggi, who Columbus statue and not remove it. The second one was many students fighting to overturn this decision. We
was always a hero of our Italian American community. to remove the box covering the statue that was placed by are urging all to sign the petition located at:
I was pleased to be the guest speaker at the He is probably rolling over in his grave regarding his the city. The Judge who heard the case was an African https://www.change.org/p/president-tressel-keep-ital-
Columbus Day celebration and the unveiling of its new Granddaughter’s actions. Right after Senator Biaggi American Judge, the Honorable Paula Patrick. Two great ian-at-ysu
Christopher Columbus statue at the Antonio Meucci was sworn into office, myself and then President victories. However, Mayor Jim Kenny refused the order to
Lodge. The day began with a wreath laying ceremony Naccarato met with her to congratulate her. At that remove the box. The petitioners asked the court if the In closing, I want to thank the CSJ Executive Board
at Tibbetts Brook Park in Yonkers. I spoke about the meeting we asked her about her support for Columbus community can remove the box and it was granted. and our district liaisons and all my brothers and sisters
attacks on our culture and Columbus. After the cere- and she answered, ‘I’m Italian, of course I support Mayor Kenny then stationed three police officers at the for all their support for our CSJ. Please continue to
mony we went to the Meucci Lodge and unveiled a Columbus’. Well, now we know that was a bold face lie. statue with the order to arrest anyone trying to remove it. keep your ears to the ground and should you hear
beautiful statue of Christopher Columbus. I want to She signed into legislation to do away with Columbus This bigot must be stopped. The fight continues. something negative to our community, please notify me
thank the leadership and the members of the Antonio in New York. She should be ashamed of herself for this immediately.
Meucci Lodge for their continued support for action. Just to note, she represents Italian sections of As you can see, we have been very busy. There are so
Columbus and our heritage. the Bronx. many other cases we’re dealing with, but this report Happy Thanksgiving, Merry Christmas and a very
would be in volumes if I listed all of them. Happy New Year to all.
The Never-ending attacks on Columbus West Orange Mayor Robert Parisi
Rockaway Township Schools
We have said repeatedly that we are our own worst
We knew that as we came closer to Columbus Day
enemies. Well, you can see that here in this report. I am very pleased to report that we had a victory in
Fraternally,
that the attacks on him would increase. Never have we
seen the number of attacks that we have dealt with
and are continuing to this very day.
Mayor Robert Parisi joined a host of pandering politi-
cians in declaring Columbus Day, Indigenous Peoples’
Rockaway Township, New Jersey. Their Board of
Education voted to restore Columbus Day to the school John A. Fratta
Day. In his video message he talked about the great calendar. http://www.columbusthetruth.org
President Biden Native People and how the land in his district belongs
to them and how it should be turned back over to them. Columbus Statue in Syracuse
http://www.therealcolumbus.org
On Columbus Day, President Biden issued two procla- Although, he did not relinquish any of the lands that he
claims were theirs. He is just one more woke politician Our brothers and sisters in Syracuse are fighting those
The Golden Lion • November - December 2021 • 7expression of gratitude to everyone who purchased a ticket to view the virtual gala
MUSEUM HAPPENINGS
event, invested in a raffle book and/or dedicated a virtual journal page.
GARIBALDI-MEUCCI
MUSEUM (GMM) A well-deserved and rightful acknowledgment is extended to GMM Administrator,
420 Tompkins Avenue Stephanie Lundegard, Vice Chair Ciro Capano, National Overseers Chair, Carlo
Matteucci, Immediate Past GMM Chairperson, Madeline Matteucci, Technolgy Guru,
Staten Island, New York 10305
Bob Graham, GMM CEO, Joseph Sciame, and our GMM Commissioners and National
718-442-1608
Overseers for their ongoing and steadfast promotion of the GMM.
garibaldimeuccimuseum.com
On behalf of the entire GMM family, permit me to extend best wishes for a peaceful and
By: Carl J. Ciaccio, Chairman
Happy Thanksgiving, a Merry Christmas, and a Prosperous New Year. May the New
Year bring forth a Covid-Free existence filled with many socially interactive and memo-
Dear Fraternal Brothers and Sisters,
rable good times.
I am finding it very hard to express the exuberant feeling I am experiencing because of
Let us all reflect upon our fraternal brothers and sisters and their respective family mem-
the phenomenal attendance and support the GMM has received for its annual fundraiser.
bers who are ill and suffering and include them in our daily prayers to render them com-
Such a large group of loyal benefactors, who I am convinced truly have a sense of oblig-
fort and wellbeing.
ation to sustain what Anthony Naccarato often refers to as the “Crown Jewel” of the Order
Sons and Daughters of Italy in America and the Sons of Italy Foundation. The Garibaldi-
Meucci Museum is indeed a unique symbol that represents our honorable heritage and
culture. Afterall, we are the offspring of the Rinascimento and the GMM is the beacon that Fraternally,
glows brightly to declare it with undeniable resoluteness. So, I urge you to remain a loyal Carl J. Ciaccio
supporter of the GMM to enable us to never allow anyone to misrepresent our heritage Chairman of the Board - Garibaldi-Meucci Museum
and culture with degradation and dogmatic stereotyping. cjciaccio@garibaldimeuccimuseum.org
p.s.
Let me tell you with a reverberating exclamation of confidence that thanks to your ongoing Please be reminded that the GMM’s Silent Auction of several masterful and valuable
support, the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum is bustling with renovation, with a keen awareness works of art that give homage to the city of Venice, which have been donated to the
to maintain the integrity of its original appearance. To date, the exterior of the quaint 178- GMM by a group of gifted artists, has been extended to December 31. So, please visit
year-old cottage has been repainted after a thorough removal of a moderate amount of the GMM website for details and to place your bids to obtain your favorite work of art.
rotted wood sustained in its window frames and clapboard siding. The next project involv-
ing a complete resurfacing of the concrete base and steps on which the cottage rests is 33rd Annual Museum Virtual Gala Event
scheduled to begin on November 16. In addition, an extensive five-foot-wide concrete
path is also being constructed to provide access to the expansive GMM grounds and the
November 6, 2021 on Zoom
A successful virtual Garibaldi-Meucci Museum (GMM) Gala with a virtual tour took place with the
first floor of the museum to individuals who are wheelchair bound or have difficulty ambu-
following honorees: Nancy DiFiore Quinn - OSDIA National Immediate Past President; Anthony
lating. Furthermore, a $3,000 grant, generously provided by the Richmond County Naccarato - Grand Lodge of New York, State Immediate Past President; Alfred V. Saulo - Architect
Savings Bank, is being utilized to pay the annual rental fee for a portable restroom that P.C.; Giorgio Bortoli - Artist and Sculptor; Richmond Ever-Green Garden Club - Suzanne Quinn,
meets the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Furthermore, the concrete President. The two photos below were culled from the virtual event: GMM Chairman Carl Ciaccio
base for the expanded paving plan that will permanently accommodate the “Torre di Luce” on one of the donated benches surrounding the museum and State President Michele Ment being
has been poured and is now settled and ready to accommodate nearly 3,000 additional presented with bouquet on behalf of the museum by GMM CEO & Chair Emeritus, Joseph
bricks to the existing brick walkway. It is anticipated that future donations from the pur- Sciame.
chase of bricks that will be dedicated will render a substantial addition to the necessary
revenue required to sustain our national treasure for many, many more years to come. If
that is not enough, to add beauty to the landscape, the “Anita Rose” will soon be planted
and cultivated on the grounds of the GMM, giving tribute to the valiant heroine, Ana Maria
de Jesus Riberio da Silva a.k.a. Anita Garibaldi.
The interior of the GMM is also undergoing a renewal of sorts, with the Garibaldi Room
already completed with numerous artifacts and a historical narrative, that gives a rightful
tribute to both General Giuseppe Garibaldi and his beloved wife Anita. In the Meucci
Room, an extensive acknowledgment is given to the inventive genius of Antonio Meucci,
as evidenced by a multitude of his inventions, in addition to his Telettrofono, which he
invented when Alexander Graham Bell was still a toddler. Esterre Mochi Meucci is now
also being given her rightful place in history, with a dedicated corner in the Meucci Room,
which shows her innate talent as a seamstress who so meticulously created numerous
spectacular costumes for theater actors.
All in all, the GMM is becoming, more and more a tourist’s must see point of interest. It is
also a place to be a part of as a member. Regarding being a member of the GMM,
although, the number of GMM members has significantly increased during the past two
years, the goal of having 1,000 actively enrolled members has yet to reach the halfway
mark. The importance of having a membership affiliation to the GMM cannot be empha-
sized enough, as a mere $25 annual fee for a single member multiplied by a 1,000 has
the potential to exponentially sustain the financial solvency of the GMM. If you don’t
believe a 1,000 is a significant number, look at what General Giuseppe Garibaldi accom-
plished with his 1,000 Red Shirts. Therefore, if you have considered becoming a member
of the GMM and put it in the back burner, it’s now time to take a few minutes to contact
the GMM to express your interest in being one of the 1,000.
On behalf of the GMM Luncheon Committee, chaired by the indomitable Frances Cicero,
and the entire GMM Administrative staff and volunteers, permit me to extend a profound
8 • The Golden Lion • November - December 2021COLUMBUS DAY PARADES - LIVE AGAIN
MANHATTAN
MANHATTAN
Wreath laying in Binghamton, NY. Left to right: Anthony DeAngelo, Dana Mastronardi,
BRONX Rozann Greco (President, Stella D’Argento #1916), Mark Dozoretz (State Trustee),
BINGHAMTON Val Gobbo (President, Daughters of Columbus #1666), Pat Cerra, Luigi Gobbo,
Giovanni Scaringi (President, Binghamton Lodge #487).
Uguaglianza Lodge #83 marched in Columbus Day Parade on October State Trustee Marlene Gioia (Stella D’Argento
10. L-R: Maria Giancarli, Ed Angelino, Maria Iovieno Swieciki, Linda Lodge #1916) serving food at the Columbus Day
Cerbone and Wayne Ciano. Parade in Binghamton.
On October 9th, the John Michael Marino
WREATH LAYINGS FOR COLUMBUS Lodge No. 1389 and Loggia Glen Cove
Meucci Lodge #213 - ‘The Christopher Columbus Wreath ceremony No. 1016 held their 57th Annual Christopher
Columbus Wreath Laying Ceremony in
was held on October 10, 2021 in White Plains N.Y. Our master of cere-
Mineola, NY. More than 3 dozen officers/
mony was Sister Rose Tassone. Our guest speaker was CSJ Chairman
members of the Lodges attended the cere-
John Fratta. It was well attended by our members and affiliated lodges.
mony. The statue was erected in 1964 fol-
After, a wonderful breakfast was prepared by our First Lady Pamela
lowed by the first Ceremony on October 12th
Danza’.
of that year. The incredibly successful
fundraising for the statue was a joint effort on
the part of the two Lodges. This year’s cere-
mony was especially memorable because
John Michael Marino Lodge member John
Coccarelli attended the first ceremony and
Loggia Glen Cove member Michael Carrera
placed the original plaque at the foot of the
statue. Joining in the festivities was Gia
Spampinato Appell, daughter of sculptor Clemente Spampinato, the creator of
the statue. John Michael Marino Lodge member Cav. Vito De Simone, PH.D,
Grand Marshall in the 2018 L.I. Columbus Parade, was the photographer.
Appearing back row directly left of the Columbus statue is Pete Prudente,
President of the John Michael Marino Lodge. Loggia Glen Cove President
Anthony Sclafani appears in the back row directly right of the statue. Michael
Carrera appears in the back row directly opposite President Sclafani. Gia
Spampinato Appell appears in the front row, second on the right. John
Coccarelli appears in red jacket front row third from the left.
Progresso Lodge #1047 - After lunch and wreath laying ceremony at the
Columbus monument. There were over 400 people present. Josephine
Federico and her students, Bianca Stevenson. Photo left: Gianna Gallelli
and Valentina Mezzo performed the National Anthems.
Help Save Christopher Columbus Day
The Golden Lion • November - December 2021 • 9Wishing you the joy Wishing Everyone Merry Merry Christmas Wishing All Our OSDIA Merry Christmas Christmas Blessings
of family, gift of friends Christmas & Brothers & Sisters and to all our Brothers & Sisters
& and a Happy New Year! Happy New Year to all. Peace, Love & Joy Happy New Year to Our
the best of everything! Now & Always. OSDIA Family! Nancy & John Quinn
Biagio Isgro, Jr. Arthur & Joanne Spera
Michele & Eric Ment NYS 1st Vice President NYS 2nd Vice President Merry Christmas Luigi, Louise, National Immediate
NYS President & First Gent And & Anthony & Mary Naccarato Luca & Leonardo Squillante Past President
Marisol Vasquez GMM Commissioner NYS Immediate Past NYS Orator NYS Past President
President & Past First Lady
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas Merry & Blessed Christmas Merry Christmas Wishing all of you a Wishing you the blessings
& & & & Best Wishes Blessed Christmas of peace, love, and joy at
Happy New Year Happy, Healthy New Year Happy, Healthy New Year for a Happy, Healthy & and a Christmas.
to our Brothers & Sisters. Prosperous New Year Happy and Healthy
Gina & Frank Franchi From My Family To Yours New Year!
Remo & Celia Carriero Ernest & Anna Magliato Marianne Bortone Prince
NYS Financial Secretary
& Columbus Lodge 2nd VP Keith Wilson NYS Corresponding NYS Treasurer Nancy Mascolo NYS Deputy
NYS Recording Secretary Secretary NYS Cooley’s Anemia State Principal Trustee
Chairlady
Best Wishes May Christmas be a Merry Christmas Christmas Greetings May Joy, Hope & Love Be Merry Christmas,
for a special time for you and & Happy, Healthy To All Your Gift At Christmas & the Happy Year!
Joyous Holiday Season your family. New Year & New Year
Happy New Year! Carlo & Madeline Matteucci
Joseph & Carol DiTrapani THOM & BARBARA Joseph & Joan Rondinelli Salvatore & Rae Lanzilotta NYS Past President &
National/State Past LUPO State Past President Joseph Sciame State Past President National Foundation Trustee
President OSIA NYS Past President National Treasurer National/State Past President National Foundation State Past First Lady &
National 3rd Vice President SIF President Trustee Emeritus GMM Immediate Past
Chairperson
May the timeless message May all the blessings Wishing All Our May PEACE, FAITH, Wishing everyone a May This Season Be Filled
of Christmas of Christmas fill your Brothers & Sisters HOPE & LOVE be Your Merry Christmas! With God’s Love, Family,
fill your hearts with joy. hearts and homes with joy! A Joyous & Holy Christmas Gifts at Christmas! May the New Year bring Friendships & Health!
& A Prosperous, Healthy normalcy and prosperity
Robert & Lina Ferrito Carolyn Reres New Year John & Elena Fratta to all! Gift of Sight
NYS Past President State Past President Mary Naccarato, Chairperson
& Past 1st Lady Peter & Edith Zuzolo State CSJ Chairman Garibaldi-Meucci Museum & Gift of Sight Committee
National CSJ President / Trustee National/State Past President Family
Wishing Our OSDIA Members The Gift of Wishing you all a safe, Merry Christmas Wishing All Our OSDIA MERRY CHRISTMAS &
A Blessed & Joyous Christmas Love, Peace & Happiness … healthy and hopeful Brothers & Sisters a HAPPY NEW YEAR TO
& New Year! may all these be yours at Christmas and Anthony Capriola ALL OUR BROTHERS
Christmas! New Year. Commissioner of Garibaldi Merry Christmas and a AND SISTERS OF OSDIA.
Thank You Meucci Museum Happy New Year.
For All Your Support Mildred Mancusi Father R. Adam Forno District Deputy JOEY &
NYS Commission for State Arbitration National Chaplain Domenica Diana Grauer BEATICE FRATTA
Social Justice NYS State Chaplain Josephine Capriola State Trustee - District I STATE TRUSTEE
Commission Chairperson
Emeritus Commissioner of Arbitration DISTRICT III
Vi Aguriamo May the peace and beauty May This Special Season of I più sinceri Auguri di Best Wishes for a Buon Natale
Un of the Faith Bring God’s Blessing of Buon Natale Blessed and Merry Christmas e
Felice Natale Christmas Season Love, Family, Friendship e and a Happy, Healthy and Felice Anno Nuovo
e un last throughout the year & Good Health Felice Anno Nuovo Peaceful New Year!
Glorioso Anno Nuovo da District II Trustees
Vincent & Lisa Marianne & John O’Neil Eleanor Jobbagy Alberta Ippolito
Marge & Sal Moschella Giannantonio National Foundation Trustee Lisa Serafini NYS Trustee Andrew Reilly
Golden Lion Editor State Trustee - District VIII District VI Trustee District III Marie Suriano
Emeritus
Wishing a Very Merry Christmas To All Our OSIA May God’s blessings shine The NYS Trustees Merry Christmas & NYS OSDIA Brothers &
and a Happy New Year to Brothers & Sisters upon you as you celebrate wish all of you a Happy New Year! Sisters
OSDIA Members Merry Christmas the miracle of Christmas! Blessed Merry Christmas
and their families. & Happy New Year. and President &
Merry Christmas Peaceful Christmas Andrew Monteleone Happy New Year
Giovanni DaVerrazzano Carmine and Anita Rosato with prayers and hopes & the Officers & Members
The District II Presidents Lodge #1236 of America Lodge #2245
for an Stella D’Argento
Rocco Trentinella exceptional 2022! Lodge #1916
President Binghamton, NY
Merry Christmas & Blessed Christmas Buon Natale Merry Christmas Merry Christmas and Buon Natale e Capo D’Anno
Happy, Healthy New Year! Happy, Healthy New Year e & Happy New Year to all from
To Our OSIA Felice Anno Nuovo Best Wishes for 2022! from the
Brothers & Sisters Officers and Members of the Carmine Federico
District III Presidents Gabriele D'Annunzio Lt. Joseph Petrosino Constantino Brumidi Bene Emeritus
Rosemarie Stathes, Chairperson The Cangemi Family Lodge #321 Lodge #285 Lodge #2211 &
Joe – Loving Husband Josephine Federico
Beloved Dad & Grandpa Louis Fazzone, President Anna Magliato, President Sabrina Savino, President
10 • The Golden Lion • November - December 2021MERRY CHRISTMAS AND Buon Natale Blessings & Peace Wishing All Our Wishing our OSDIA Buon Natale e Buon
HAPPY NEW YEAR! e throughout the new year. Brothers & Sisters Brothers and Sisters a Capodanno
FROM THE OFFICERS & Felice Anno Nuovo A Blessed Christmas and a Blessed Christmas Merry Christmas & Happy
MEMBERS Dr. Vincenzo Sellaro Healthy New Year. and a New Year
OF THE Loggia Glen Cove #1016 Lodge #2319 Happy New Year! Officers & Members of the
GIUSEPPE VERDI LODGE Sgt. John Basilone Cellini Lodge #2206
#2163 Antonio Sclafani James Cerullo, President Lodge #2442 Bob and Sabrina Savino
President Geoffrey Gerbore, President Mary Modica
Frank Sammartano, President President
Buon Natale Felice "Wishing you a Merry Binghamton Lodge #487 Buon Natale & Buon Natale e auguri per un IN LOVING MEMORY OF
Anno Nuovo Christmas wishes everyone Buon Anno A Tutti felice, CARMELA
and a Happy New Year." a Merry Christmas sano e prospero Anno MONTEMARANO
Carmine E. Soldano and Happy New Year! President Peter Petrino, Nuovo. FIRST CHRISTMAS IN
District I Deputy Maria Castello, President The Executive Board HEAVEN
Fr. Vincent R. Capodanno President - Giovanni Scaringi & Members of the Loggia Roma Love - Caparco, Pagan,
IPP Constantino Brumidi Lodge #212 State Trustee - Luigi Pirandello Intangibile #215 Arana, Bouchelle and
Lodge No. 2211 Mark Dozoretz Lodge #2875 Albany, NY The Montemarano Families
Merry Christmas Merry Christmas & Happy Merry Christmas and Happy Merry Christmas! Best Wishes for a Christmas Blessings
& New Year New Year Happy New Year! Merry Christmas OSDIA Brothers and Sisters
Happy New Year. to all our brothers & sisters!
Enjoy the blessings of the from our lodge to yours! & Blessed Christmas. and a Happy and Healthy
Season! Buon Natale e Buon Anno Happy New Year Filled 2022
President Marjorie Focarazzo A.P. Giannini Lodge #2859 a tutti amici e parenti. With Peace & Happiness.
Galileo Galilei Lodge #2253 & members of the President Josephine Piazza GIOVANNI CABOTO
Officers & Members Vincent Lombardi & Members Romanesque Lodge #2198 Rosemarie Stathes President LODGE #2372
President Anthony Arena Lodge #2270 Rochester Per Sempre Lodge #2344 Patricia (Rispoli) Edick,
President
From Wishing all OSDIA Buon Natale Merry Christmas Merry Christmas & Buon Natale e
President, Mark Sarro members a wonderful Felice Anno Nuovo! Boun Natale may Faith, Hope & Love Felice Anno Nuovo
& 1st Lady Lisa Sarro Holiday Season Felice Anno Nuovo be your treasures in the from the
and a Happy New Year! The Officers & Members of Healthy And Prosperous New Year. Members of the
Wishing everyone a Merry Daughters & Sons of Italian New Year 2022 Perry Como Lodge #2846
Christmas Geneva Lodge #2397 Heritage Lodge #2428 Fraternally,
and a Happy New Year! Anthony DiCostanzo Brooklyn, NY from Fr. John Papallo Frank Bonosoro, President
President Columbus Lodge Members Lodge #2684
Teri Mascioli President and Families
Seasons Greetings! Wishing you the blessings Antonio Meucci Lodge #213 Merry Christmas Merry Christmas and a All the Members of
Officers and Members of of peace, love and joy at Wishes All Our and a Happy and Healthy 2022! Rockland Lodge #2176
Vigiano Brothers Christmas! Brothers and Sisters Happy, Healthy New Year are wishing you
Lodge No. 3436 A Merry Christmas to our Brothers and Sisters. Le Amiche Lodge #2550 joyous Christmas
John Michael Marino Happy And Safe New Year &
Anthony Rotoli Jr. Lodge No. 1389 Leonardo DaVinci Cathy Lembo Lloyd, a Happy, Healthy New Year!
President Mario Cermele Lodge #2385 President
Pete Prudente President Nancy Mascolo, William Barbera, President
President State Principal Trustee
May your Christmas spark May joy, hope and love
and be filled with much love fill your Christmas stockings.
and good will.
Giuseppe A. Nigro
District I Presidents Lodge #2234
Mary Ann DeCostanzo,
Chairperson Mary Ann DeCostanzo,
President
Merry Christmas Wishing Our Brothers &
& Happy New Year Sisters a
from the Very Merry Christmas
Office Staff at the & Happy New Year 2022.
Grand Lodge & Members
of the Mark & Mary Ellen
Golden Lion Newspaper Ventimiglia
The Editor
The Italian American Museum’s Ambasciatore Awards, Sunday, November 7 at the Crest Hollow Country Club. Pictured here are the OSDIA mem-
bers who attended the luncheon. Eleanor Jobbagy, Anthony Naccarato and Anthony Milazzo, (seated in center) were honored. Vincent Cirelli of the
Petrosino Lodge was honored posthumously.
Blessed Christmas & Buon Natale
Healthy New Year Felice Anno Nuovo
Buon Natale e
Felice Anno Nuovo Officers & Members
of Donatello Lodge #2559
Grace & Angelo Ferrara Westbury, NY webcomicms.net
Deputy
Donatello Lodge #2559 Carmine Biscardi, President
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