New Faces, New Roles for the Wakefield Sons & Daughters of Italy Officers

The Wakefield Lodge is pleased to announce that they have a new President and Vice President. Stepping into the roles for the next two years are Toni Encarnacao as President and Debbie Tremblay as Vice President. The two, along with the entire Lodge expressed tremendous appreciation for Immediate Past President, Paula Sasso, for her many years of leadership, ideas, energy and enthusiasm.

Lodge member and Grand Lodge of Massachusetts Chief Operating Officer Paul Guida, conducted the installation ceremony perfectly. In addition, several members of the Grand Lodge of Massachusetts were on hand to witness and celebrate the installed officers and newly inducted members.

The Lodge is happy to announce the rest of the officers who were installed in May.

• Dorothy Stapleton, Orator
• James Marino, Financial Secretary
• Carolyn Addesa Faria, Recording Secretary
• Michael Tallo, Treasurer

The five Trustees include, Alice Daily, Kaye Altieri, Rose Finn, Josephine Torro, and Trina Marotta. The two Mistresses of Ceremony are Donna Tecce, and Ellen Pasqua. Diana Ayers continues in her role as Guard.

Acting in their roles as newly installed officers, their first task was to induct six new members from surrounding towns. These members are Tina Accardi, Mailieha Vivaldi, Sharon McGrath, Phyllis Bramante, Elaine Guaetta and Anna Tourkakis. Benvenuta or Welcome!

To learn more about the Lodge, contact President Toni at WakefieldOSIA@gmail.com. Check out our Facebook page for photos of the installation and induction ceremonies and other recent meetings. Stay tuned for a future article which will feature our 2025 scholarship recipients.