

The Life of Legendary Baseball Manager Tommy Lasorda
Thomas (Tommy) Charles Lasorda was born on September 22, 1927, in Norristown, a suburb of Philadelphia, Pa. He was the second of five sons. His father was born in the community of Tollo (population 4,237 in the 2008 cen

GUGLIONESI
The beautiful town of Guglionesi is located about 50 kilometers from Campobasso. It has approximately 2,017 inhabitants known as Guglionesi. The town lies amid fields, olive trees and vineyards, on a hill

IASA Offers Wealth of Italian-American Information
Since 1880 more than five million women, men, and children have left their birthplace in Italy to make new lives for themselves in North America.

The Politically Talented D’Alesandro Family
Thomas D’Alesandro Jr. was born in Baltimore, Maryland on August 1, 1903. His father was Tommaso Giovanni D’Alesandro and his mother was Maria Foppiani Petronilla, a young widow whom his father had married in their home

Local Artist Amy Guadagnoli Honored as an NOIAW “Wise Woman” of 2021
The National Organization of Italian American Women recently honored a local artist with Abruzzese roots, Amy Guadagnoli, as one of its “Wise Women” for 2021. NOIAW’s annual event was held virtually on January 23, 2021 and for the first time combined to honor four

A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Dear members and friends: As we slosh out of winter and step into spring, it is natural to feel a little excitement. Even those who love the cold weather appreciate a return to greener grass, leaves on the trees, blooms on the flowers,

AMHS Bids Farewell to FATHER EZIO MARCHETTO With Our Thanks
Father Ezio Marchetto left Holy Rosary Church in February for his new assignment in New York City, taking with him the thanks and affection of the AMHS for his support throughout his seven and a half years here.