DUCA DEGLI ABRUZZI
Lodge #443 • Endicott, New York
July 2015
“The Dukes”
Duca Degli Abruzzi Yearly Lodge Events
2015
Duca Degli Abruzzi Yearly Lodge Events
Dom Putrino/Dukes Deer Party............................................................ January 17
Deer Party ....................................................................................... January 27th
Rabbit Party..............................................................................................March 7
Rabbit Party ......................................................................................... March 3rd
Wine Tasting...........................................................................................March
28
Tasting ...................................................................................... March 24th
Dukes
Golf League ..................................................................................August
May 7th
Pig
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Lou Petrilli Golf Tournament ................................................................... July 8th
Clam Bake...................................................................................... September 12
Clam Bake ................................................................................... September 8th
Columbus
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Columbus Day
Day Dinner
Dinner Dance...............................................................October
Dance ........................................................... October 6th
Memorial
for Deceased
Members ...................................... November 4th
Dukes
FishMass
Fry Party.
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Turkey
Party
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November
10th
Memorial Mass For Deceased Members.............................................November 1
Christmas Lodge Party ................................................................ December 5th
Christmas
Lodge Party..............................................................
December
New Years Kids
Eve Dinner
Dance .................................................... December
31st5
New Year’s Eve Dinner Dance ......................................................... December 31
LODGE OFFICERS: 2015–2017
President............................................ Pat Cerra
1st. Vice President....................... Matt Coletta
2nd. Vice President.....................Rudy Paoletti
Imm. Past President............... David DeAngelo
Orator........................................... Mike Maione
Recording Sect....................... Roman Passante
Financial Sect................................... Tony Rose
Treasurer.......................................Steve Rogers
CEREMONIAL OFFICERS........ Benny DiLorenzo
Bob Ollerenshaw
SENTINELS..................................... Steve Daglio
Bob Goeckel
CHAPLAIN..................... Father James Serowik
STATE DEPUTY / LDGE............... Mark Dozoretz
TRUSTEES..........................................Brian Lane
Joe Dessel
Anthony Bates
Dave Roma
Ron Rotella
Italo Roma
Jerry Lenzo
John Sbarra
Lucien Ancillotti
Ralph Mancini
Mark Hanafin
NYS Corresponding Secretary....Jim Spatafora
NYS Trustee......................................Pat Iandoli
“Thanks To Our Sponsors”
The business, professional ads and memorial listings on the last page of the “Lion’s Roar” are
Brothers and Friends of the Lodge which help make this newsletter possible. Whenever possible,
please thank them in person when you do business with them.
Why Advertise in a Lodge Newsletter?
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It’s inexpensive advertising
It’s advertising concentrated with your Brothers and Sisters of OSIA
It supports the Lodge
It develops good OSIA relationships and loyal customers
Should you be interested in a business or personal ad, or a memorial listing in the Lion’s Roar,
contact Gene Drobny at 754-5439 or stop down at the club.
The “Dukes” Online
www.sonsofitalyendicott.com
This website has all updated information on all lodge activities, plus everything you wanted
to know about the lodge.
Need to make an address change? Go to www.sonsofitalyendicott.com
under “contact us” and submit.
In Memory of
In Memory of
Anthony “Tony”
Coletta
Buiocchi &
Tarricone
Families
Editor: Gene Drobny – 754-5439
E-Mail: [email protected]
Asst. Editor: Ron Renaldo – 748-6212
E-Mail: [email protected]
Address Changes Contact: Tony Rose
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President’s Corner
Brothers and Sisters,
After our long Winter and wet Spring, Summer is on the horizon. The
beginning of Summer is New York State OSIA Convention time. At the
convention the combined SOI lodges within New York state donated
over $83, 000 to various charities including Cooley’s Anemia. The
Grand Lodge donated an 18 passenger van in 2014 to the “Helen
Keller Camp” which works with visually impaired children and adults.
In part due to OSIA donations, strides are being made in the treatment
of Cooley’s Anemia. Order Sons of Italy in America continues to help
those in need, we always have. What began as an organization to
assist Italian immigrants in a new land, is now helping various charities
improve lives. We are and should be proud. This is nothing new for the
Dear Sisters, “Dukes”, we have been doing it for 100 years. At convention our lodge
was recognized for the most new members in 2014. The “Dukes” are
legendary.
As I am writing this, it is the week before our Centennial Celebration
weekend. I hope you joined us and had a great time.
I wish you all a safe and fun summer. Remember there are no
general meetings in July and August.
Fraternally,
Pat Cerra – President
June/July 2015
Come stai? Well our weather just doesn’t know what to do, one day
it’s in the 80’s and the next week it’s in the 50’s! Come on summer!
The Delegates just got back from OSIA Convention and as always
it was very inspiring to see the comradery and charitable donations
coming in. It was a mix of long days in the convention hall and long
nights mingling with fellow Sons and Daughters of OSIA. Carmine
Federico was honored with the Bene Emeritus Award after dinner
on Friday night, well deserved and it made me proud that a member
from our District 7 received this prestigious award. Carolyn Reyes was
installed as the new State President; please join me in congratulating
her and her new dais! Check out the NYS OSIA website for all the
details.
As always summer is a very busy time for us and we need your help
and support with the events coming up.
July 7th we have our Ice Cream Social in place of our regular
meeting, come join us for a delicious Brownie Sundae for $3.00!!
August 21st One of our biggest events of the summer is GUSTO,
the streets on the “Northside” or “Little Italy” as we know it are closed
off… for a Little Taste of Italy, Food, Entertainment and more from
your favorite vendors, The Daughters will have their famous Pizza fritte,
Grilled Chicken sandwiches w/provolone and roasted red peppers on
a ciabatta roll, a bake goods and water for sale. I am asking you to
help in any way you can, if you have an hour or two to help out, bake,
set-up or clean-up, work at one of the food stations anything you can
do to make our event a success would be appreciated, just give me or
one of the chairs a call, Rosanna Mallozzi – Baking Committee, Karissa
Pasquale-Jones – Pizza Fritte Committee, Cindy Fiorini – Sandwich
Committee. Sign-up sheets are also available at the general assembly
meetings for your convenience.
I want to thank every chair and every committee member who has
helped out at an event, you are such hard workers and with such
dedication! Mille Grazie!
I also want to note that Rosanna Mallozzi is the new Baking
Committee Chair! Grazie, Rosanna!!
I hope everyone has a happy, safe summer and I hope to see you
soon!
Quote for the day: Noi non potemo avere perfetta vita senza
amici – We cannot have a perfect life without friends (Dante)
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Ciao Bella,
Sue Bock – President
Daughters of Columbus Lodge 1666
OSIA Convention News
The Grand Lodge of New York held its 109th Annual State Convention at the
Villa Roma Resort and Conference Center in Callicoon, NY on May 28-31, 2015.
A good time was had by all the attendees as a great deal of money was raised for
the many charities supported by NY OSIA. Duca Degli Abruzzi #443 also received
1 of 2 statewide awards for the “greatest increase in the number of members” for
the year 2014-2015 from Convention to Convention. A great honor indeed which
included a nice plaque and a $250 check.
Lodge Convention Attendees
L to R: John Sbarra, Dave Roma, Bob Ollenrenshaw, Bob Daglio, Mike
Maione, Tony Rose, Lucien Ancillotti, Pat Cerra, Anthony Bates, and Ralph
Mancini. Back Row Standing: State Grand Lodge President Joe Rondinelli,
IPP Dave DeAngelo from Lodge# 443. Missing: Gene Drobny
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DOC Lodge #1666 Convention Attendees
L to R: Phyllis Pero, Charlene Jones, Tiffany Ferrell. Standing: Cathy
Massie, Pres. Sue Bock. Missing: Karissa Jones
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outdoor BBQ Series. And thank you to Ron Rotella, George
Thrasher, Tony “Sugar” Kurtin, Bob Longo, Gary Barnfather,
Steve Rogers, and Harlan “Harpo” Ayers for helping Bob Grannis
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Your brothers appreciate all you do!!
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Trilogy Two
Enough history of Italy, today the country of Italy is formed by about 20 Regions that
we might consider equivalent to States. They are: ABRUZZI, VALLE DECOSTA, PUGLIA,
BASILACATA, CALABRIO, CAMPAGNA EMILIA-ROMAGNA, FRIULI VENEZIA GIULIA,
LAZIO, LIGURIA, UMBRIA LOMBARDIA, MERCATO, MOLISE, PIEMONTE, SARDEGNA,
SICILIA, TOSCANA VENETO, TRENTINO ALTO ADIGE
Within these regions we find about 110 Provences. Example would be Town, Provencia
di followed by the Regione. That’s basically how Italians identify themselves by.
Okay, let’s get back to the United States. Italian immigrants took their first steps on
U.S. soil in a place that has now become a Legend—Ellis Island. In the 1880’s, they
numbered 300, 000; in the 1890’s, 600, 000; in the decade after that, more than two
million. By 1920, when immigration began to taper off, more than 4 million Italians had
come to the United States, and represented more than 10 percent of the nation’s foreignborn.
What brought about this dramatic surge in immigration? The causes are complex, and
each hopeful individual or family no doubt had a unique story. By the late 19th century,
the peninsula of Italy had finally been brought under one flag, but the land and the people
were by no means unified. Decades of internal strife had left a legacy of violence, social
chaos, and widespread poverty. The peasants in the primarily poor, mostly rural south of
Italy and on the island of Sicily had little hope of improving their lot. Diseases and natural
disasters swept through the new nation, but its fledgling government was in no condition
to bring aid to the people. As transatlantic transportation became more affordable, and as
word of American prosperity came via returning immigrants and U.S. recruiters, Italians
found it increasingly difficult to resist the call of “L’America”.
This new generation of Italian immigrants was distinctly different in makeup from
those that had come before. No longer did the immigrant population consist mostly
of Northern Italian artisans and shopkeepers seeking a new market in which to ply
their trades. Instead, the vast majority were farmers and laborers looking for a steady
source of work—any work. There were a significant number of single men among
these immigrants, and many came only to stay a short time. Within five years, between
30 and 50 percent of this generation of immigrants would return home to Italy, where
they were known as ritornati. Those who stayed usually remained in close contact with
their family in the old country, and worked hard in order to have money to send back
home. In 1896, a government commission on Italian immigration estimated that Italian
immigrants sent or took home between $4 million and $30 million each year, and that
“the marked increase in the wealth of certain sections of Italy can be traced directly to the
money earned in the United States.” The immigration station at Ellis Island represented
a new type of government institution and, since its closing in 1932, has become an
enduring symbol of the immigrant experience in the United States. During the forty
years it operated, Ellis Island saw more than 12 million immigrants pass through its
gates, at a rate of up to 5, 000 people a day. For many generations of Americans, and
for almost all Italian Americans, Ellis Island is the first chapter of their family’ story in
the United States. When the first group of immigrants disembarked on Ellis Island in
1892, they found themselves in the grip of a bewildering, though still orderly, regime of
bureaucratic procedures. Newcomers were numbered, sorted, and sent through a series
of inspections, where they were checked for physical and mentalfitness and for their
ability to find work in the U.S. The consequences of failing an eyeexam, or of seeming too
frail for manual labor, could be devastating; one member of a familycould be sent back
to Italy, perhaps never to see his or her loved ones again, because of a hintof trachoma
or a careless inspector. Although less than 2 percent of Italians were turned away, fear of
such a separation led some immigrants to rename Ellis Island L’ dell Lagrime—Island of
Tears. Even for those who made their way successfully through the battery of inspections,
Ellis Island was generally not a pleasant experience. The regulations were confusing,
the crowds disorienting, the officials rushed, and the hubbub of countless competing
languages must have been jarring to the nerves. The moment of departure, when
successful immigrants boarded ferries for New York City or destinations further west,
came as a tremendous relief. As a final step, however, each new arrival had to be entered
by name in the island’ official registry book. Because of the rush, the echoing noise
of the vast Registry Hall, and many registrars’ unfamiliarity with European languages,
some immigrants found themselves leaving with new, shorter, “American” versions of
their names—a last, dubious gift from Ellis Island.
In part because of the social and political divisions of the Italian peninsula, southern
Italian villages tended to be isolated and insular, and new immigrants tended to preserve
this isolation in their new country, clustering together in close enclaves. In some cases,
the population of a single Italian village ended up living on the same block in New York, or
even the same tenement building, and preserved many of the social institutions, habits
of worship, grudges, and hierarchies from the old country. Many distinctive events and
practices maintained the unity of the village: weddings, feasts, christenings, and funerals.
One that often caught the attention of outsiders was the festa—parade celebrating the
feast day of a particular village’s patron saint. Hundreds or thousands of residents would
follow the image of the saint in a procession through the streets of the neighborhood.
Urban life was often filled with hazards for the new immigrant, and housing could be
one of the greatest dangers. At the turn oft he century more than half the population of
New York City, and most immigrants, lived in tenement houses, narrow, low-rise apartment
buildings that were usually grossly overcrowded by their landlords. Cramped, poorly lit,
under ventilated, and usually without indoor plumbing, the tenements were hotbeds of
vermin and disease, and were frequently swept by cholera, typhus, and tuberculosis.
For Italians, this way of living came as an enormous shock. In Italy, many rural families
had slept in small, cramped houses; however, they spent most of their waking hours
out of the house, working, socializing, and taking their meals in the outdoors. In New
York, they found themselves confined to a claustrophobic indoor existence, using the
same small room for eating, sleeping, and even working. A substantial percentage of
immigrant families worked at home performing piecework—is, doing work that paid
them by the piece, such as stitching together garments or hand-assembling machinery.
In a situation like this, an immigrant woman or child might go days without seeing
sunlight. Immigrants’ workplaces could be as unhealthy as their homes. A substantial
number of southern Italian immigrants had only worked as farmers, and were thus
qualified only for unskilled, and more dangerous, urban labor. Many Italians went to
work on the growing city’s municipal works projects, digging canals, laying paving and
gas lines, building bridges, and tunneling out the New York subway system. In 1890,
nearly 90 percent of the laborers in New York’s Department of Public Works were Italian
immigrants. Many Italian immigrants, however, found themselves toiling for low pay in
unhealthy working conditions. At the turn of the 20th century, southern Italian immigrants
were among the lowest-paid workers in the United States. Child labor was common, and
even small children often went to work in factories, mines, and farms, or sold newspapers
on city streets. In 1914 a group of Italian immigrants in Endicott, New York formed a
group commensurate with the Society of Duca Degli Abruzzi for their mutual protection
and betterment.
This society existed throughout New York State. We can find references to chapters in
Elmira and Syracuse. Mutual protection is an interesting point. As an example we can find
some deeds for property in Broome County where Italians were excluded from owning
that land including Negroes and Gypsies. Coming to a new country whose language
was English different than their Italian and/or dialect would be a challenge. Money was
different from the Lira’ they might have been used to, the environment was different. You
had to live in a community where dual language people lived who could help overcome
these major impediments so you could live a life for yourself and family. After finding a
place to work then a place to live, children set up for school, planting a garden, finding
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Special Thank Yous!
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o the Centennial Team of Mark Hanafin, Gene Roma, and John
Sbarra… In Appreciation of your support, a big Thank You.
From: Bob Grannis, Centennial Chairman
n recognition of Rudy Paoletti Sr., Rudy Jr. & Crew and Rockin’ Ray
Howard & Crew… The Centennial Team and the Officers of Endicott
Lodge #443 would like to extend a warm thank you for the two (2)
events you each held. We were able to reach our financial goals that
were set forth. Thank you, Thank you, Thank You. From Bob Grannis.
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We Thank You All For Your Loyal Support!
Saturday Bartenders July—December 2015
DateName
DateName
DateName
July 4
Closed for Holiday
September 5
DAVE ROMA
November 7
RONNIE ROTELLA
July 11
JOHN SBARRA
September 12
JOHN SBARRA
November 14
JOHN SBARRA
July 18
JOHN SBARRA
September 19
ROMAN PASSANTE
November 21
BOB OLLERENSHAW
July 25
RONNIE ROTELLA
September 26
MATT COLETTA
November 28
NICK DILES
August 1
JOHN SBARRA
October 3
PAT CERRA
December 5
JOHN SBARRA
August 8
NICK DILES
October 10
TONY ROSE
December 12
JOHN SBARRA
August 15
JOHN SBARRA
October 17
JOHN SBARRA
December 19
BOB OLLERENSHAW
August 22
JOHN SBARRA
October 24
JOHN SBARRA
December 26
DAVE ROMA
August 29
BOB OLLERENSHAW
October 31
DUKE SMOLINSKY
Stop down a few days ahead of your Saturday to pick up a key from the bartender to open. If
you have any questions call Steve Rogers 343-3984.
Hours of operation are 11:00 am to 6:00 pm. It’s your responsibility to find an alternative if you
are unable to bartend. It is members like you that make this lodge a success!
Welcome New Members
MONTH/YR
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SPONSORED BY
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NEW MEMBER
SPONSORED BY
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April 2015
Thomas J. Patrick
Vittorio Minna
Tom D’Angelo Jr.
Al Sebanich
Jason D’Angelo
Kevin Slavick
Carl James Roma Jr
Louis Caforio
Nino D’Angelo
Giovanni Scaringi
Darren Germaine
Joshua Sementelli
Justin Poet
Rick Kuzma
Alfred Paniccia Jr
Anthony Bilka
Anthony Putrino
Philip Campon
Mathew Ogonosky
Frank Merlino
Phil Schofield
Dan Schofield
Ty Folli
Arthur Tombasco
Anthony Cucci
Martin Ciccone
Ray Howard
James Pompeii
Stephen Lea
Joseph Pasquale
Gene Drobny
Adam DiRado
Tom D’Angelo Sr.
May 2015
James DiMaria
Christopher Pozzi
Soutchay Insyxiengmay
Buddy Allen
Frederick Akshar
Shane Lomber
Anthony Coletta
Michael Ferranti
Robert Grannis
David Roma
David Roma
Raimonde Magliocca
Robert Malarkey
Matt Coletta
Tom D’Angelo
Gene Roma Jr.
Italo Roma
Ray Magliocca
Nick D’Angelo
Bill Testani
Steve Gabriel
Michael Arvonio
Steve Gabriel
Bob Ciotoli
Reinstate
Reinstate
Chris Putrino
Michael Ferranti
Bob Grannis
Bob Ollerenshaw
Reinstate
Reinstate
John Kuzma
Ed Kiluk
Dave Roma
Dr.Louis Pecora
Richard Ferrara
Robert Grannis
Lucien Ancillotti
Sam Palmeri
LION’S ROAR BOOSTER MEMBERS 2015
January 2014
Loren Puterbaugh
Bonnie Puterbaugh
Bill McLaughlin
Gene Drobny
Joe Pastore
Joseph P.Conte
Wayne & Vivian Tidick
Lou Bennett
Bob Goeckel
Frank Duffek
Phil Struzzeri
Tom Nowetner
Richard Greco
Willie Vermilya
Rosanne Vermilya
February 2014
Gary Barnfather
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a place to buy food, look for some recreation, and the list goes on for the hard life to
overcome in this new country. The Depression in the 1930s made the struggle more
intense.
In the following, is a list of our founding brothers. 1. Gaetano Stanziano, Born 1885
arrived in America at age 28 in 1913 his listed occupation on immigration records was
Blacksmith from the town of Castiglione Messer Marino, Provence of Chieti, Region of
Abruzzi. 2. Giovanni Musa, Born 1879 arrived in America at age 24 in 1903 his listed
occupation on immigration records was Laborer from the town of Bedonia, Provence of
Parma Emilia, Region of Romagna. He is the grandfather of Tony J. Musa of Endicott. 3.
March 2014
Dick Ferrara
Zeke & Dawn Ferrara
Thomas and Carol Zayac
Bob Goeckel
April 2014
Tony Papaleo
Tony Rose
Dave DeAngelo
Bob and Carol Daglio
Lucien Ancillotti
Ralph Mancini
Jerry Lenzo
December 2014
Frank Duffek
Tom and Sue Patrick
January 2015
Gary Barnfather
Joseph P. Conte
Gene Drobny
Joe Dessel
Vivian and Wayne Tidick
February 2015
Dan Felo
April 2015
John and Florence Drotar
Loren and Bonnie
Puterbaugh
Dr.Louis and Laura Pecora
Tom “Eazy” Nowetner
Bill McLaughlin
Richard Greco
Nicola Biondi, Born 1871 arrived in America at age 16 in 1887 his listed occupation on
immigration records was Laborer from the town of Castelpetrso, Provence of Isernia,
Region of Molise (previously Abruzzi). 4. Patsey Bennett lost his name of Pasquale Biondi
in Ellis Island. Born 1870 arrived in America at age 14 in 1884 his listed occupation
on immigration records was Laborer from the town of Campochiaro, Provence of
Campobasso, Region of Molise (previously Abruzzi). He is the great-grandfather of
brother Lou Bennett. 5. Salvatore Cinotti, Born 1887 arrived in America at age 26 in 1913
his listed occupation on immigration records was Laborer from the town of Campochairo,
Provence of Campobasso, Region of Molise. (Previously Abruzzi) He is the father of Emily
Cinotti of Endicott. 6. Michele Pagano, Born 1883 arrived in America at age 28 in 1911
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his listed occupation on immigration records was Laborer from the town of Ariano,
Provence of Avellino, Region of Campagna. 7. Andrea Teodoro, Born 1879 arrived in
America at age 32 in 1911 his listed occupation on immigration records was Laborer
from the town of Benestori, Provence of Reggio Calabria, Region of Calabria. 8. Orazio
Recchia, Born 1891 arrived in America at age 20 in 1911 in his listed occupation on
immigration records was Laborer from the town of Alberobella, Provence of Bari, Region
of Puglia 9. Stanaslao Picciano (Frank), Born 1879 arrived in America at age 14 in 1892
his listed occupation on immigration records was Laborer from the town Campochairo,
Provence of Campobasso, Region of Molise (previously Abruzzi). He is the Uncle of Ralph
Cordelione. 10. Giuseppe Fabrizi, Born 1897 arrived in America at age 17 in 1914 his
listed occupation on immigration records was Laborer from the town of Pofi, Provence
of Frosinone, Region of Lazio. 11. Michele Riolo, Born 1886 arrived in America at age
21 in 1906 his listed occupation on immigration records was Laborer from the town of
Cinquefrondi, Provence of Reggio Calabria, Region of Calabria. His grandson is Michael
Riolo of Endicott. 12. Domenico Cioci, Born 1885 arrived in America at age 26 in 1911
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Provence of L’ Aquila, Region of Abruzzi. 13. Angelo Bontempo, Born 1890 arrived in
America at the age of 17 in 1907 from the town of Palmoli, Provence of Chieti, Region of
Abruzzi. He is the grandfather of Carol Rogers Renaldo. 14. Francesco Mosca, Born 1885
arrived in America at age of 29 in 1914 from the town of Carunchio, Provence of Chieti,
Region of Abruzzi. He is the uncle of Lucio Cieri. 15. Antonio Colamarino, Born 1890,
arrived in America in 1913 at the age of 23 from Furci, provence of Chieti, Region of
Abruzzi. Domenica Ferro is his daughter. There may be more but records from the Lodge
that far back are scarce and documentation is difficult to obtain. So what we have is 9 of
the 15 founders were Abruzzese and “Paisons”. This group or Society was accepted to
the Order Sons of Italy in America in 1915 from a recommendation of Professore Vittorio
Pezzulla, Music Teacher in Binghamton, Born 1866 in Town of Spinazzola Provence of
Barletta-AndriaTrani, Region of Puglia.
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Editor’s Note: On Oct.20, 2014, the Lodge lost a great brother in Lou Buiocchi. Lou was an extremely professsional gentleman, not only in his managerial
job in IBM, but also in his dealings with the Sons Of Italy and later, Wegman’s in Johnson City. Lou was also Mr. Organization and Planning in all the tasks
he undertook. Submitted from Annette and the Buiocchi Family
One Man’s Opinion
Lynnette Buiocchi
As I sit here at night, holding my 9 week-old son, I cannot help but think of the
man that he will never get a chance to meet. My “pops”, Lou Buiocchi, was the
author of One Man’s Opinion. My boyfriend and I chose the middle name of our
unborn son before we chose his first name. We gave him the middle name Louis
in hopes that he would embody all the wonderful characteristics of my Pops.
In my 30 years I was lucky enough to have him in my life, I never once
heard him say a bad word about another person. He spoke kindly, and showed
compassion to everyone. He told wonderful, exaggerated stories over and over,
and over again. He loved his wife, his children, and especially his grandchildren
and great-grandchildren. He would often take pictures out and show them to
complete strangers. He was easy to talk to, and was a great listener, often giving
words of encouragement and/or advice at the appropriate time. He would tell
me “I’m proud of you kid “ for no other reason than the fact that he was, and he
loved me. He cherished the moments spent with each family member. He always
sent cards for every holiday to his grandchildren, and his great grandchildren—
often putting a small monetary amount in each card. It wasn’t much, but as a
child, it had seemed like we won the lottery.
Very rarely did he miss a sporting event or school event. He attended baseball
games, basketball games, swimming meets, football games, and cheerleading
competitions- always with a smile on his face. He loved sports - both professional
and at the high-school level. For his birthday one year, he was surprised with
a trip to Green Bay to watch the Packers and tour the Hall of Fame there. He
worked at the Union-Endicott football and basketball games, where he seemed
to know all the people attending. Everyone looked forward to seeing him at the
ticket counter, and Pops looked forward to seeing everyone attending.
Customers would come and see him at work, and if he missed a day, they
would always ask where he was, and if everything was alright. Pops was able
to put a smile on everyone’s face, even those whom he didn’t even know. He
always made sure the train was running at Wegmans because the children
loved it so much. When a child came in to the bulk/candy department, if Pops
was working, they would each get something special; normally a cookie or a
lollipop. It was at Wegmans he made many great friends; he would tell me how
special each one was. His boss Carrie became family to him. They shared a
special bond, which he held close to his heart.
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winter, please send a note to: [email protected] or call the Financial
Secretary at 607-341-5217.
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via email and not hardcopy, please send email to gdrobny@stny.
rr.com stating that. Same goes for not wanting the Lodge Bulletin at all.
The Lodge Bulletin is also online at http://www.sonsofitalyendicott.
com/our-lodge/lodge-newsletter-91.html for your convenience. If
anything else is on your mind, you can contact us by using our website
at http://www.sonsofitalyendicott.com/contact-us/email-us-85.
html and leave a message to submit.
Pops was a member of the Sons of Italy Lodge Duca Degli Abruzzi #443 in
Endicott. He wrote for the newsletter, was a past president, and was co-man
of the year in 2004. Pops greatly valued the brotherhood that came along with
the lodge. He was a member of St. Anthony’s church in Endicott, where he was
always finding ways to donate to the church for those who needed it. Always
thinking of others and those in need on a daily basis.
Not only did he write for the Sons of Italy, but also the Moonlighter. Writing
was a passion of his that I only learned of at an older age. Sure he loved putting
picture books together from family vacations—but never realized the impact of
writing an article had on people until I was able to read his. He would write about
anything; a question my brother asked, customers at Wegmans, and a lot of the
time his childhood (or “back when I was young…” articles)
On October 17, 2014, Frank - Pops’ nephew and godson got married.
The family spent the night dancing, talking, and laughing together. His son
from California and my brother from Washington DC were able to attend. My
boyfriend said we should tell him that we were going to name our son after pops.
I was against telling him yet as I wanted to tell him in some creative, special
way. Reluctantly I agreed. Teary-eyed, I told him. Matthew Louis was going to be
the name of our son. I had happy tears, because I knew he would be so happy.
On October 20th, Pops past away, just days after we told him the name of
our son. Pops always said everyday was a good day because he woke up that
morning. When he passed, we were all in shock and deeply saddened. When we
all read his obituary—which he wrote himself—it gave a slight comfort. Pops
wrote, “Yesterday was a good day, today is a greater day, as I am meeting my
Savior…” Pops always looked at the positive in everything. There were times I
was unsure how he did it, but he always found some way.
When I tell people the name of my son, and then tell him he was named after
my grandfather, I am worried that they think he was given the middle because
Pops passed away when I was pregnant. It is important for me that people know
that Matthew was given the middle name “Louis” because of the man that my
pops was when he was alive. I did not name my son because pops had passed,
but because he had lived.
There is no greater gift that I could give my Pops as to write this to everyone
that ever read his columns. So Happy Father’s Day in heaven Pops. We love you,
and we miss you greatly.
Lynnette
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Sons of Italy, Lodge 443
Clambake
Friday Lunch
Organization Meeting
Saturday, September 19, 2015
2 - 7 pm
This year at Mountain Top View (formerly
Tipperary Hill) on Anoka Rd. near the
Broome County Airport *
If you are a Friday lunch cook or
want to join our talented crew,
please attend this meeting:
Menu
Monday, August 17, 6:30 pm
at the Lodge, downstairs
We will be deciding the 2015-2016
menu. The lunches will start October 2,
2015 and run thru April 29, 2016.
Clams (raw & steamed)
Manhattan Clam Chowder
Rib Eye Steak Sandwiches
Pork, Beef BBQ Sandwiches
Hot and Sweet Sausages
Wine, Beer, Soda, Ice Tea
The lunch donations will remain at $8.
$45 per person (tickets at dnstairs bar)
Call Steve Rogers, 343-3984 for further
information.
Hamburgers
Watermelon
Hot Dogs
Potatoes
Corn
Salads
* Directions: Go to Airport Road. Just before the
entrance to the Broome Co. Airport, turn left onto Knapp
Road. In 1.5 miles, turn left onto Anoka Road. MT View
is straight ahead!
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language which constituted many dialects and found work from a company who could
provide them this opportunity that did not exist in their native homeland. Some brothers
came up from Scranton where they were employed in the mines where labor was
intensive and coming up here was to work in a factory versus a hole in the ground
was a welcome change. Where do I start, why did they come here. There was an old
tale that told immigrants that the streets were paved in gold. It was far from the truth
when they arrived. Started in the 1880’s and stopped in unlimited by 1926. After that
there was a quota system which put a cap on the number that could come from Italy.
The peninsula was involved with wars with Turkey, Africa and World War I. There was an
earthquake in 1908 centered over Messina and also a pandemic of Spanish Flu in 1918
which resulted in broken families. Southern Italy was very poor and lacked any industry
to support employment. My father left based on the loss of his mother and a lack of
work. Here in Endicott New York, Endicott-Johnson was hiring anyone who was willing to
work. At first coal mine workers from Scranton came up to Binghamton and Lestershire
to work in factories which had a safer environment than the mines. The history oft he
north side of Endicott can be found in the Museum located right here on Odell Avenue.
The need for protection, communication in their native language, understanding how to
succeed and survive in this new country prompted the need that immigrant families had
to succeed in this country. From the early twenties these families sent their children to
schools and their dreams developed into the doctors, lawyers and engineers supporting
the community. They did not impose their language on the population, they had to learn
English, unlike what is occurring today. In doing my research into our founders, found on
of the common documents the census of 1920 and 1930 which have been released,
were the occupations of neighbors up and down Oak Hill, Odell, Hill, Squires Aves. As
example, every single household had shoe workers as the occupation of the individual.
Some households even had borders with Italian last names were also shoe workers.
With an Italian community center down/up the street from their shoe factory it became
a place where common discussions and social activities could take place. The lodge
hall on special occasions would fill with over 500 people and became the piazza for
the community in a building. The weather in the southern tier was much colder than
Southern Italy. There were several Italian organizations right here on Odell. The Societa
Concordia Castellammare building was also located here on Odell and is identified as
a Sicilian group. Dialects made significant differences in communicating. Castellamare
del Golfo is located in Sicily. A newspaper article in 1938 identified 11 Italian Societies
participating in International Pageantry day working on floats and parade activities. But
anyway the building is now a Little Italy Museum for the North Side of Endicott. Lets talk
about the Italian Community Center-Ordine Figlia D’Italia, Loggia Duca Degli Abruzzi, No.
443. In 1920 the group of founding fathers proposed to build a new building of their own.
George W. started the building fund with land across the street from St. Anthony’s Italian
Catholic Church, as well as a $10, 000 donation. In 1923 ground was broken and George
F. contributed $10, 000 and $10, 000 in Italian Bonds.
The building was completed by 1924. The mortgage for the building was designated
at $14, 000 and was paid off in 15 years with a mortgage burning ceremony. The pride
of the Italian community could not be higher from this facility and what it meant to these
immigrants. If you do a reverse value in today’s dollars the building is equivalent to over
$500, 000. From 1915 to 1932 the Lodge was coed. However, coed meant that there
were some female members but it was a predominately male society. Figli d’Italia is
translated to children of Italy; there isn’t a word of mature children in English so the
Sons of Italy is used. Wives started their own auxiliary in 1933 called Loggia Maria Jose’
di Savoia and later named Principessa Maria di Piemonte Lodge number 1666. She
was the last Queen of Italy. The auxiliary was sponsored by Loggia Caterina diSienna of
Norwich. Over the past one hundred years the following men took control and pursued
the dream of integrating and assimilating into this community of Endicott, New York in the
United States of America. They did it with medical assistance payments, death assistance
payments, fund raisers for local important events, paying their mortgage off in 15 years,
Bocci court and leagues, golf and bowling leagues, venison, fish, rabbit, porchetta dinners,
school cafeteria, community dinner dances, philanthropic activity, student scholarships,
naturalization assistance, sponsoring Students from Bolzano, extensive support tot heir
company and officers, Opera Cabaret, small bar, raffles, card games, 50-50’s.
These are the presidents in alphabetical order who made this Lodge work for the last
100 years: Frank Allio, Pasquale Audino, Frank Bertoni*, Louis Buiocchi, Frank Cascio,
Frank Castrillo, Lucio Cieri, Joseph Conte*, Mike D’ Alosio, David DeAngelo*, Ferdinando
Desantis, David Devine, Michael DiPietro, Anthony Egitto*, John Eramo, Peter Gasbarra*,
Dominick Gioffre, Armondo Ligouri, Joseph Lozzi, Michael D Maione*, Anthony Masi*,
Frank Materese, Frank Mosca, Joe Palazzo, Lou Petrilli, Orlando Pisani, Liugi Pittarelli*,
Charles Putrino, Mike Rano Sr., Paul Rizzuto, Stephen A. Rogers*, Eugene Sbarra,
Gaetano, Stanziano, Frank Tedeschi, Andrea Teodoro, Rev. John Trois, John Zicari.
*Living
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