Calabria Society of New Rochelle, NY

President's Procopio's Obituary: Domenico Procopio, a longtime resident of New Rochelle, died on December 14, 2020. He was 83. Domenic was born on October 7, 1937 in Stefanaconi, Vibo Calabria, Italy to the late Pasquale and Isabella (Griffo) Procopio. He came to the United States when he was 18 after settling in Canada from Italy. He knew little English but with determination and the support of his beloved sisters, he learned many skills. He brought those talents to the Unit...Continue reading

Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month To all our Brother Members and Friends, we want to remind everyone to celebrate Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month. Over 26 million Americans of Italian descent currently reside in the U.S. making up America's seventh largest ethnic group. The heritage month is in October to coincide with Columbus Day the national holiday celebrated on the second Monday of the month. Today we celebrate our Italian heritage and our p...assion as Italians for discovery and for life itself. It is this drive for exploration and zeal for discovery that millions of Italian- Americans possessed when they came to America in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Columbus Day gives us a chance to honor these ideals for the sake of our future generations and celebrate the many accomplishments of Italians throughout the world and throughout history. As we endure this trying year and times it is even more critical to Celebrate our Cultures and have HOPE for Ourselves, Families, and Future Generations. Without HOPE we have no LOVE. So CELEBRATE, have HOPE, and LOVE. Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month is celebrated by proclamation of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States, particularly in the arts, science, and culture.[1] Events are held throughout the month celebrating and educating the public about Italian-American history and culture.[2] It was first celebrated in 1989. The heritage month is in October to coincide with Columbus Day, the American national holiday traditionally celebrated on October 12, now celebrated on the second Monday in October. Heritage Months are usually proclaimed by nations to celebrate centuries of contributions by a group to a country. In tribute to all Italian Americans, the US Congress, by Pub.L. 101128, designated the month of October 1989 as "Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month." Congress again proclaimed October as Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month for 1990 (Pub.L. 101460) and 1993/1994 (Pub.L. 103309). Within the authority of the Executive Branch, the President of the United States has also issued a proclamation in 1989[3] and 1990[4] by George H.W. Bush, in 1993[5] Bill Clinton, and in 2010[6] by Barack Obama.

More from our 84th Annual Dinner Dance: Tenor Luciano LaMonarca

More from our 84th Annual Dinner Dance

The Calabria Society would like to thank all of our 2019 Honorees who we celebrated at our 84th Annual Dinner Dance and all of our supporters and friends. We also want to congratulate our 2019 Scholarship winners and wish them the best in their future endeavors. 2019 Honorees: from the Public Sector Magda Parvey Ed.D. Interim Superintendent of Schools in New Rochelle, NY. Mrs. Parvey has demonstrated her leadership and commitment to meeting the needs of our community thro...ughout New Rochelle and Westchester through her various support and leadership in educational initiatives; for Community Service Louis A. Picani - President of the International Brotherhood of Teamsters Local 456; Mr. Picani has been involved in many other community initiatives in Yonkers and throughout Westchester County; from Business and Corporate Leadership Bernardo Luciano - President of Central Turf & Irrigation Supply. Mr. Luciano has supported numerous philanthropic causes throughout New York State and has been involved in many Italian American events throughout Westchester County; from Culture Leadership Annalisa Alfieri & Myriam Melluso Currently Miss Calabria 2019 & Miss Eleganza Calabria and both Finalist for Miss Italia. Ms. Alfieri and Ms. Melluso have used their titles to spread and preserve Calabrese Culture as well as supporting numerous philanthropic causes; Ms. Alfieri & Ms. Melluso were introduced by Andrea De Iacovo Italy’s Ryan Seacrest Singer, Radio Host, and Presenter of Miss Italia. 2019 Scholarship Winners: Anthony Angelo Fontana - James Garito Memorial Scholarship Camilo J. Fontana - Peter Sammarco Memorial Scholarship Brandon Guizar - Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Memorial Scholarship Leonardo Febbraro Antonio Picone Memorial Scholarship Special Thanks to Tenor Luciano LaMonarca for his special performance.

2019 Columbus Day Celebration Today we celebrate not only the great explorer, Christopher Columbus, but we celebrate our Italian heritage and our passion as Italians for discovery and for life itself. It’s this drive for exploration and zeal for discovery that millions of Italians-Americans possessed when they came to America in search of a better life for themselves and their families. Columbus Day gives us a chance to honor these ideals for the sake of our future generation...s and celebrate the many accomplishments of Italians throughout the world and throughout history. This year we have very special guests all the way from Italy. They were here back in 2003 and 2009 and We would like to welcome back The Fanfara Bersaglieri from Bergamo Italy. The band just finished playing at St. Patrick’s Cathedral this morning and marching in the NYC Columbus Day Parade after marching yesterday in the Eastchester Day Parade so we are lucky to have them here today and have them perform on this beautiful day. Thank you to everyone for coming out to celebrate and support Italian American heritage.

The Calabria Society would like to thank all of our 2018 Honorees who we celebrated at our 83rd Annual Dinner Dance and all of our supporters and friends. We also want to congratulate our 2018 Scholarship winners and wish them the best in their future endeavors. 2018 Honorees: Melissa A. Passarelli... Daniel Ilich William (Bill) Serratore Michele Fiorino 2018 Scholarship Winners: Dante Gizzo - James Garito Memorial Scholarship Jessica Daoud - Peter Sammarco Memorial Scholarship Brandon Guizar - Lloyd Maxcy & Sons Memorial Scholarship

Thank you to all for Celebrating Our Italian-American Culture on Columbus Day 2018. Special Thanks to County Executive George Latimer, New Rochelle Mayor Noam Bramson, and our event Master of Ceremony County Clerk Tim Idoni.

Hello Everyone. We are asking for everyone's help in supporting the Italian Language program in the New Rochelle School District. Ms. Anna Bruno, an Italian tea...cher in the New Rochelle School District is trying to ensure that the Italian Language in the the School District of New Rochelle will not be eliminated in all the elementary schools. There is something that we can all do, Please SHARE and SIGN a PETITION to save the Italian program in New Rochelle Elementary school. I am sure that with your help we'll get many signatures. We need to act fast before the Board of Education (Brian, Osborn superintendent) makes a decision at the next meeting. Thank you. https://www.change.org/p/dr-brian-osborne-save-new-rochelle Sign the Petition Dr. Brian Osborne: Save New Rochelle ITALIAN FLES program! change.org See more

Celebrating our 82nd Annual Dinner Dance - Thank You to our Honorees and All of our supporters - and Big Thank You to The Surf Club on the Sound for another Great Job!

Celebrating our 82nd Annual Dinner Dance - Big Thank You to All of our Honorees and Supporters- and another Great job by the The Surf Club on the Sound!