Delaware Backstory: Remembering artist Charles Colombo
Delaware recently lost a notable artist with the passing of Wilmington painter Charles A. Colombo Sr., whose work spanned more than a half-century. Colombo, a popular artist and featured artist at the prestigious Hardcastle Galleries, died Feb. 16 at the age of 87. At the time of his death, Colombo was offering six of his original watercol...
A festival honors merged parishes' two cultures
by Jason Laughlin A fried-dough kiosk. Roulette wheels. A lemonade and iced-tea stand. All signs of a typical small-town festival, but at Swedesburg's Sacred Heart Parish in Montgomery County, they represent more than summer fun. This weekend's Festival of Families is an attempt to heal the hurt inflicted when the Archdiocese...
Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission: 2015 Italian-American Citizen of the Year
The Gloucester County Italian Heritage Commission announced Judge Samuel G. DeSimone is its choice for 2015 Italian-American Citizen of the Year. The commission selected DeSimone in recognition of his service a Superior Court hudge and for his numerous contributions to the people and communities of South Jersey. The son of immigrants from...
The Syrian Refugee Crisis: Effects and Responses in Italy and the United States
SPONSOR: National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) in conjunction with the NIAF- Frank J. Guarini Public Policy Forum and the Italian American Congressional Staff Association WHO: Opening Remarks from Congressman David Cicilline and a Panel of Experts on Italy and the Syrian Refugee Crisis WHEN: Thursday, November 19, 2015. Noon – 1:3...
Clark UNICO Kicks Off 2016 With New Member Induction
The Clark chapter of UNICO, a local Italian-American service organization, recently held its annual "New Year Kick-off" meeting. Best known for its annual Columbus Day weekend carnival and Italian-American feast, the organization underwrites numerous activities in Clark, funds an annual scholarship, and provides social and entertainment activi...
Anna Foultz presented with Sons of Italy Ameritan Award
By Greg Ellison After a lifetime of service, Ocean Pines community, stalwart Anna Foultz was honored by the Order Sons of Italy in America with its 2016 Ameritan Award during a gala in Hunt Valley on Oct. 22. "Every year they honor people, and you have to do something special to get it," she said. "I didn't know about it, I was in shock." &n...
Cookies for Santa! He’s coming to Serpe’s!
Serpe's, New Castle County's Italian Specialty Bakery, in Elsmere will celebrate its re-opening with a visit from Santa Claus from noon to 3 p.m. on Dec. 10. Assisting Santa will be Melissa Cannavo-Marino, the host of WILM's Sunday morning Italian-American music program "Mattinata Musicale." Children can meet and greet Santa while their m...
Simpatico to celebrate Columbus Day
Simpatico, Italy's Finest will host its fourth annual Columbus Day Celebration at St. Michaels from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, with Italian wine, food, art and games in honor of explorer Christopher Columbus. Columbus himself will be in attendance and will share tales of his adventures, as part of the festivities planned for adults and...
Colleagues, friends remember Export resident Pascuzzi
by Patrick Varine Every year, Dave Pascuzzi joined with his brother, Ken, to host a Christmas Eve party for friends and family. This year, the party went on as planned, despite Mr. Pascuzzi's death on Dec. 23. "It was a celebration of Dave's life," said Sherry Stover, manager at the Export Italian-American Club, where Mr. Pas...
Un italiano fra i 7 morti del treno deragliato
C'e' un italiano tra le vittime del disastro ferroviario accaduto sulla linea Washington-New York. Lo ha reso noto all'ANSA il console generale di Filadelfia, Andrea Canepari. La vittima si chiamava Giuseppe Piras ed era negli Stati Uniti per lavoro. Il console Canepari ha spiegato di essere venuto in contatto con la famiglia di Piras in Italia, ch...
A festival honoring the Madonna and family roots in the Cilento
On Saturday, May 30, 2015, at 11:30 a.m., at Holy Face Monastery, 1697 Route 3, Clifton, New Jersey, there will be celebrated a Solemn High Mass with Gregorian chant in honor of Our Lady of Sacro Monte of Novi Velia, Salerno. Following Mass there will be a grand procession on the monastery grounds with the statue of Our Lady, her canopy an...
Columbus Day parade in East Hanover to honor actor James Gandolfini
The late actor James Gandolfini, star of television's "The Sopranos," will be honored at the 9th Annual Morris County Columbus Day Parade sponsored by the East Hanover Italian American Club at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13 along Ridgedale Avenue from the fire house to Lurker Park. Parade spokesman and former East Hanover Mayor William Agnellino said he e...