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Recently the Sons of Italy (Lodge 2561) held a "Spaghetti Diner" at Parsippany Fire District 5 to raise money for Par-Troy Wrestling Club. The cooks served pasta, meatballs, bread and salad. The money raised will be used to buy new mats for the team.   The Par-Troy Wrestling Club is open to Parsippany youths from pre-kindergarten to eighth g...

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The Italian American Police Society of New Jersey hosted their annual Big Brothers and Sisters of New Jersey Children's Christmas Party on Saturday, December 19 at the Whippany American Legion Hall.   Each year, Santa Claus, Mrs. Claus and some of their elf friends are on hand with presents to show some holiday spirit for needy youngsters fr...

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St. Patrick's Day celebrations overshadow the saintly observance in the Catholic religion for St. Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus and the patron saint of workers, fathers, the family and immigrants.   St. Joseph Feast Day falls on March 19, two days after St. Patrick's Day. The lesser known observance features a religious custom called S...

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di John De Gennaro   Cari lavoratori, lavoratrice, pensionate , pensionati o prossimi alla maggiore eta', per potervi essere di aiuto in maniera sempre piu' rapida e efficace, vorrei chiedervi una cortesia. Vorrei dedicaste tre minuti del vostro tempo per inviare all'indirizzo anagrafe INCAUSAORG@AOL.COM il vostro indirizzo di emai...

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By Emily Everson   The Orange/West Orange chapter of UNICO, the largest Italian American service organization in the country, will host its 41st Annual Sports Awards Breakfast on Sunday. Feb 22. The event honors 'unsung heroes' from local high schools and within the community.   Each year the breakfast honors an outstanding male and f...

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Lucine Amara, Artistic Director of the New Jersey Association of Verismo Opera (Verismo Opera), invites singers to apply to the Verismo Opera Chorus. Open auditions will be held on Wednesdays, September 9 and 16 beginning at 6:15 p.m. at 44 Armory Street in Englewood, New Jersey. Auditions will also be held on September 12 at the organization'...

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by Eric Kiefer   Essex County resident Benjamin Piazza, known locally as "Father Ben," passed away on Sept. 5. As a clergyman, Piazza worked with congregations in Caldwell, Newark, Jersey City, Montclair, Wayne and Morristown. He was 92-years-old.   The following obituary comes courtesy of Codey & Jones Funeral Home: "M...

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Cari connazionali, cari amici dell'Italia, Nel dare inizio alla mia missione presso il Consolato Generale d'Italia a Filadelfia, desidero porgere il mio saluto alla comunità di origine italiana ed a quanti, anche attraverso la consultazione di questo sito, sono interessati ad approfondire la conoscenza dell'Italia e del suo patrimonio culturale, a...

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by Steve Prisament   Everyone was Italian at Historic Smithville Saturday, Sept 26. The annual Italian Festival filled onsite parking across Moss Mill Road and brought in those who wanted to try some dancing, maybe play a little bocce or just try some of the Italian food specialties. Sponsored by Villa Marie Council 6342 of the Knights...

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Domenica 22 Marzo avrà luogo il settimo "Annual Dinner-Dance" dell'Inter Club Facchetti del New Jersey, con la partecipazione speciale dall'Italia di un mito del calcio italiano e una bandiera della formazione meneghina: Beppe Baresi.   Il Gala si terrà da mezzogiorno alle 5pm presso il lussuoso ristorante "The Venetian" ubicato al 546 River...

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