The Blauvelt Sons of Italy Installs New Officers

The Blauvelt Sons of Italy hosted a dinner March 25 to thank the outgoing Council and install its new slate of officers.

A total of 15 members make up the board, which governs the Lodge’s activities over a two-year period.

The dinner, held at the newly renovated Sons of Italy lodge on Van Wyck Road in Blauvelt, was attended by more than 100 members, friends and family as well as Joseph Rondinelli, New York State President of the Order of the Sons of Italy.

The 2015 – 2017 slate includes:

• President: Greg Decola Jr. who follows in his father’s footsteps; his father was president in 1985
• 1st Vice President: Mike Guzzino
• 2nd Vice President: Jerry Verdicchio
• Orator: Michael Cocilovo
• Recording Secretary: Pete Costanzo
• Financial Secretary: Lou Crispo
• Corresponding Secretary: Bill Velto
• Treasurer: Mark Kroenung
• Trustees: Anthony Siciliano, Richard Bonardi, Lou Maiello, Bill Barbera
• Master of Ceremonies: Paul Borghese and John Durso
• Sentinel: Phil Altomare
• Immediate Past President: Nick Sfraga

The Rockland Lodge of the Order of The Sons of Italy in America—established in 1966 with the goal of enhancing the image of people of Italian descent—has grown into one of the most active organizations in the area. It recently held the 5th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival which has quickly become one of the largest events in Rockland County and spans four days. In addition to giving scholarship to students, funds raised through various events are donated to a variety of charitable organizations in and around the area.

For more information or to become a member, visit www.blauveltsonsofitaly.org or visit them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/blauveltsons.

Save the Date for the Italian Feast

September 17 – 20, 2015: The Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 will host its 6th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival, Thursday, September 17th – Sunday, September 20th. Join us for one of the County’s largest events featuring entertainment all four days, rides and games for all ages, vendors, Italian Food, and games of chance.

Photo caption: LEFT TO RIGHT: Newest Members of the Council for the Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 Paul Borghese, Michael Cocilovo, Nick Sfraga, Jerry Verdicchio, Mike Guzzino, Joseph Rondinelli (NYS President of the Order of the Sons of Italy), Greg DeCola, Lou Falco (Rockland County Sheriff), Rich Bonardi, Pete Costanzo, Lou Maiello and in the back Bill Barbera.

Photo Credit: Risa B. Hoag