A pair of Chicago-area titans and a compatriot in St. Louis have joined the ranks of the Cavaliere dell'Ordine della Stella d'Italia. Consul General Giuseppe Finocchiaro knighted Ron Onesti, Pat Capriati and Rio Vitale on behalf of Italian President Sergio Mattarella at an Oct. 18 ceremony at the consulate.

The founder and president of Onesti Entertainment, Onesti is a champion of Italian culture in the Chicago area and across the country. He produces several Italian festivals annually; brings major Italian superstars to America; fosters and showcases Italian-American talent; and donates his time, resources and talents to countless causes and organizations.

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Fonte: Fra Noi