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A warm welcome is extended to: Michele Bishop, Charles Philip D’Adamo, John Joseph D’Amico, Rose Marie DeMarco-Evans, Jo-Ann Pilardi, and Elissa Irene Padula Sobolewski.
The Politically Talented D’Alesandro Family
Nancy Patricia D’Alesandro was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 26,
1940. Her paternal grandparents, Tommaso Giovanni D’Alesandro and Maria Foppiano Petronilla, had
Director Discusses His Documentary on Famous American Pasta Chef
When AMHS member Lourdes Tinajero went to a film festival a couple years ago, walked into a theater and saw on the screen a big, bearded, bald-headed guy with tattoos standing in front of a gun case and heard the ominous sound effects
MAXXI Launches Contemporary Art Museum in L’Aquila
MAXXI L’Aquila, the long-awaited contemporary art museum in the region of Abruzzo’s capital, was inaugurated by Italy’s Culture Minister Dario Franceschini on May 28, 2021.
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
: Happy summer! The warm weather and little-by-little return to normal life are a welcome respite as we move into summertime. Our former, longtime routines somehow now feel strange, but I think that we’ll
WE’RE BACK!
After more than a year, we are back for our first in-person event since the pandemic disrupted our lives in 2020. Please join AMHS for the return of our Ferragosto picnic, to be held at Ben Brenman Park, Alexandria, Va., from 3:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. on Sunday
AMHS Warmly Welcomes Fathers Polo and Zanon
I n the March/April Notiziario, we said farewell to Father Ezio Marchetto, pastor of Holy Rosary Church, and thanked him for all his support of the Society during the seven and a half years he was here with us. And now we welcome Father Pietro Paolo Polo and Father Andrei Zanon,
SANTA CROCE DI MAGLIANO
The beautiful town of Santa Croce di Magliano is located about 30 kilometers northeast of Campobasso. It has approximately 4,356 inhabitants known as Santocrocesi.
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By Nancy DeSanti Former AMHS President Omero Sabatini recently received the sad news that Erdo Graziani, husband of his cousin, Maria Simone, died on December 22, 2020, having contracted the coronavirus infection COVID-19. Erdo was 96 and came from Secinaro, L’Aquila in Abruzzo.
CAMPO DI GIOVE
The majestic massif, the Majella (or Maiella), forms the backdrop for 39 villages that make up the Majella National Park. Campo di Giove is one of the 39 and rests in the Park’s southern slope.
SIAMO UNA FAMIGLIA
AMHS member Francesco Isgrò was recently awarded the title of Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). The honor recognizes individuals from Italy or elsewhere, who have earned special merit in preserving and promoting Italian “national prestige abroad.”
Campobasso’s Contributions to Music and Film
The city of Campobasso (population 49,230 in the 2017 census) has produced several notable individuals who have made contributions in the areas of music and film. AMHS member Joseph “Sonny” Scafetta, Jr.,
GRAB THE MATTARELLO: Let Battle Commence?
For me, reading cookbooks during the pandemic reinforced an old habit — cracking open a new or vintage cookbook and reading it like a novel
Author Michele Antonelli Shares Wisdom from Abruzzo
On February 21, 2021, AMHS members were treated to a talk live-streamed from Abruzzo by author Michele Antonelli, who spoke about the “wit and wisdom” in the local proverbs he had collected over the years from family members and others
Rest in Peace: Agnes Sabatini De Mauro
AMHS offers its sincerest condolences to AMHS member Romeo Sabatini on the recent passing of his sister, Agnes Sabatini De Mauro.
The Politically Talented D’Alesandro Family
Thomas (Tommy) John D’Alesandro III was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on July 24, 1929. Tommy’s paternal grandparents, Tommaso Giovanni D’Alesandro and Maria Foppiani Petronilla, had emi