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Loggia Glen Cove Welcomes Nine New Members

Historic Lodge Honors Traditions with New Memberships During October's Italian Heritage Month

P. Frome, Community Contributor
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Pictured are new members (holding certificates) and the leadership of Loggia Glen Cove #1016.
Pictured are new members (holding certificates) and the leadership of Loggia Glen Cove #1016. (Photo courtesy Loggia Glen Cove #1016)

Pictured from left to right seated include new members Jaime Garreta, Anna Rita Pace, Anthony Passalacqua, Rosalie Passalacqua, and Caroline Iannetta. Pictured from left to right standing include Immediate Past President Joseph A. Gallo, 1st Vice President Mark Galluccio, 2nd Vice President Rocco Totino, District II State Trustee Tony Conetta, President Marisa Gambino, and new members Vita Pipitone, Michael Iannetta, Ignazio Salamone, and Maria Salamone.

In celebration of Italian Heritage Month, Loggia Glen Cove #1016, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America, proudly welcomed nine new members at this past Wednesday's monthly membership meeting. President Marisa Gambino opened the evening by emphasizing the importance of Italian heritage, encouraging everyone to fly their Italian flags in recognition of Italian Heritage Month. She remarked, "What better way to celebrate our heritage than by welcoming new members into our historic lodge?"

Principal Trustee Ralph Ciano (right) and his wife, Corresponding Secretary Ivonne Ciano (center), join President Marisa Gambino (left) in celebrating Italian heritage and welcoming nine new members at Wednesday night's monthly membership meeting. To learn more about Loggia Glen Cove, visit www.loggiaglencove.com.

The nine new members—Jaime Garreta, Michael Iannetta, Caroline Iannetta, Anna Rita Pace, Anthony Passalacqua, Rosalie Passalacqua, Vita Pipitone, Ignazio Salamone, and Maria Salamone—were officially inducted, joining the oldest Sons and Daughters of Italy lodge on Long Island. Founded in 1920, Loggia Glen Cove #1016 has been a pillar of the Italian-American community for over a century, promoting Italian culture, values, and service to the Glen Cove area.

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Nine new members were officially sworn in at Loggia Glen Cove’s October Membership Meeting. To learn more about Loggia Glen Cove, visit www.loggiaglencove.com.

The lodge was also honored to host District II State Trustee Tony Conetta, who joined the celebration. President Gambino, along with 1st Vice President Mark Galluccio, 2nd Vice President Rocco Totino, Immediate Past President Joseph A. Gallo, and the full board, extended a warm welcome to the new members, underscoring the lodge’s commitment to carrying forward its rich traditions.

Connecting with the community. Loggia Glen Cove was pleased to participate in the Glen Cove Chamber of Commerce’s 4th Annual Fall Family Festival, which led to the recruitment of several new members who officially joined the lodge the following Wednesday. Pictured are President Marisa Gambino, 1st Vice President Mark Galluccio, lodge members, and the individuals who joined Loggia Glen Cove the following week. To learn more about Loggia Glen Cove's involvement in the community and upcoming events, visit www.loggiaglencove.com.

Loggia Glen Cove continues to honor its past while embracing a bright future, always rooted in Italian pride and service to the community.

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For more information on Loggia Glen Cove including membership opportunities visit, www.loggiaglencove.com.

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