Il Cenacolo Italiano di Cleveland celebrated its 90th anniversary on June 8, 2018 when 66 members and guests filled the ballroom at Judson Manor. After an hour of socializing over prosecco and appetizers, President Carmela Mitra began the formal program by introducing Mrs. Kelly Falcone-Hall, President and CEO of the Western Reserve Historical Soci...
READ MOREEvans Automotive, Primary Aim and Midwestern Auto Group have once again teamed up to host the 13th Annual Italian Gathering with a very special guest. The Sunday, September 2nd event welcomes Italian motor vehicles and motorbikes of all vintages to the Wendy's International Corporate Grounds at One Dave Thomas Blvd., Dublin, OH 43017 from 10:00 A.M...
READ MOREMichael Davanzo is a quiet man. Through his distinguished career as a teacher and athletic director, his service as Rotary district governor, and his leadership roles with the Medina County Historical Society, the Friends of the Medina County District Library and the Parish Council of St. Francis Catholic Church, Mike has quietly and efficiently le...
READ MOREThe William H. McGuffey Historical Society hosted La Gazzetta contributing writer Ben Lariccia and award-winning realtor Connie Tarr-Bostardi to speak before the group on local Italian American history at its May 19 meeting. Richard Scarsella, Chairman of the Board, introduced the two presenters to the audience assembled at the Kravitz Deli Communi...
READ MOREThere will be a Mass of Christian burial held on Tuesday, July 3, 2018, at 2:30 p.m. with the Very Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio, Jr., officiating, preceded by a 2:00 p.m. prayer service held at the Rossi & Santucci Funeral Home, Boardman, for Eda Constantino, 89, who passed away Sunday morning, July 1, 2018, after a brief illness at Mercy...
READ MOREFrom Thursday July 26 at 5PM to Sunday July 29 at 10PM EDT. Our Lady of Mount Carmel Italian Festival-Youngstown - 343 Mount Carmel Ave, Youngstown, OH 44505. Sunday Noon Mass & Procession:The procession will start at 1 PM after the noon mass. It will be led by a group of the church’s youth bearing the flags of Italy’s Regions and process down via...
READ MOREAnthony Raymond “Fuzzo” Clement, 87, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday, June 23, 2018, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital. Ray was born November 30, 1930, a son of Anthony R. and Catherine (Hamrock) Clement in Youngstown’s Briar Hill where he lovingly inherited the nickname "Fuzzo". Ray attended the Rayen High School and he...
READ MOREThe success that Lucca in downtown Canton has realized since 2011 has its owner, Josh Schory, over the moon with joy. On his way back to earth, he formed a new idea, and it seems to be just another success. "We have been looking for a new direction, a new outlet," said Schory. "We have been making our own fresh pasta for about seven years now, and...
READ MOREA longtime teacher in Butler County has died. Phyllis DiStaola, who taught in Ross and Hamilton school districts before retiring in 1995, died Saturday at Mercy Hospital of Fairfield. She was 80. She worked five years in the Ross district, then started working in Hamilton in the 1974-75 school year, according to district records. She taught busines...
READ MOREThe Dean Martin Festival kicked off at the Spot Bar Thursday night with the annual singing contest, a highlight of the event each year. “Tonight is the most fun,” Terri Blackburn said. The contest was again hosted by actor Lou Martini Jr. The rules stated that contestants must sing a Martin classic in order to win, and people of all ages and from a...
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