Blauvelt Sons of Italy Installs New Officers ​

From GMG PR: The Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 recently hosted a dinner to thank the outgoing Council members and install the new Council slate of Officers. A total of fifteen members make up the board which governs the Lodge’s activities over a two year period.

The dinner, held at the Sons of Italy lodge on Van Wyck Road in Blauvelt, was attended by over 100 members, friends and family as well as Robert M. Ferrito, incoming New York State President of the Order of the Sons of Italy.

The 2015 – 2017 slate includes:

• President: Mike Guzzino
• 1st Vice President: Jerry Verdicchio
• 2nd Vice President: Billy Barbera
• Orator: Mike Pizzi
• Recording Secretary: Michael Cocilovo
• Financial Secretary: Marc Kroenung
• Corresponding Secretary: Ray Nardone
• Treasurer: Tony Siciliano
• Trustees: Gabe Russo, Bill Velto, Richie Iannazzo, Lou Maiello, Frank Morello and Pete Costanzo
• Master of Ceremonies: Paul Borgese and John Cantone
• Sentinel: Joe Saccocio
• Chaplan: Dennis Chiulli
• Immediate Past President: Greg DeCola

The Rockland Lodge of the Order of The Sons of Italy in America was established in 1966 with the goal of enhancing the image of people of Italian descent and has grown into one of the most active organizations in the area. They recently held the 6th 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 and add it to your Calendar of Event!

September 14 - 17, 2017: The Blauvelt Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 will host their 8th Annual Italian Feast and Carnival, Thursday, September 14th– Sunday, September 17th. 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.

Photos courtesy of GMG PR (Left to right: Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 Immediate Past President Gregory DeCola Jr., 2nd Vice President Billy Barbera, 1st Vice President Jerry Verdicchio, Outgoing New York State President of the Order of the Sons of Italy in America Grand Lodge of New York Carolyn Reyes, newly inducted Lodge President Michael Guzzino and incoming New York State President of the Grand Lodge of New York Robert Ferrito. Left to right: Sons of Italy Lodge 2176 2nd Vice President Billy Barbera, newly inducted Lodge 2176 President Michael Guzzino and 1st Vice President Jerry Verdicchio. Photo credit to Risa B. Hoag)