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Tag Archives: Abruzzo
NIAF Remembers Devastating Abruzzo Earthquake
On this day 12 years ago, residents of Abruzzo were woken up by an earthquake that shook the very foundations of their lives. In response to the tragedy, the NIAF Abruzzo Relief Fund raised nearly $800,000. Continue reading
Italian American WWII Hero: Joseph Montopoli
Launched in 2020 to remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war through the #IAWW2Heroes initiative. This entry is a … Continue reading
Posted in IA WW2 Heroes, Italian, WWII
Tagged Abruzzo, greatest generation, IAWW2Heroes, Italian American, Italian immigrants, Joseph Montopoli, Navy, Paolini, Privincia di Pescara, Rome NY, US Navy, Veteran, WWII, WWII hero
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Italian American WWII Hero: Vincent A. Palozzi
To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war. This entry is a special submission from Vinnie Palozzi in honor … Continue reading
Italian American WWII Hero: Joseph Tollis
To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war using the tag #IAWW2Heroes on social media. This entry is a … Continue reading
Italian American WWII Hero Robert J. DeMark
To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war, using the tag #IAWW2Heroes on social media. This entry is a … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Heritage, History, WWII
Tagged Abruzzo, America, Italy, Korean War, laquila, Mahoningtown, Navy, Navy Seabee, New Castle, pacific theather, Pennsylvania, petty officer, USA, Veteran, WW2, WWII, WWII Heroes, WWII History
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Italian American WW2 Hero Frank Mario Benimeo
To remember the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II, NIAF is recognizing Italian Americans who sacrificed, served and defended peace, freedom and democracy during the war, using the tag #IAWW2Heroes on social media. This entry is a … Continue reading
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Tagged #IAWW2Heroes, #VEDay, Abruzzo, American Campaign Medal, Avellino, Campania, coca cola bottling factory, EAME medal, East Orange NJ, First Generation, Good Conduct Medal, greatest generation, hero, Italian American, Nutley NJ, Penne Pescara, radio operator, Rhineland, staff sergeant, Veteran, Victory medal
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Spring has arrived in Italy! By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com Every year on March 21st, we celebrate the coming of spring. A season that brings new life to the hills and valleys in all beautiful towns in Italy. This week, a video … Continue reading
Posted in Culture, Italian, Italy, Un Minuto con
Tagged Abruzzo, Church, Church bells, Easter, Italian, Italian American, Italy, Nature, Pasqua, Primavera, Spring, Springtime
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“The Zampognari” By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception and Italy officially prepares for il Santo Natale. In most of Southern Italy, it is quite common to see the zampognari playing Christmas carols in grottoes, … Continue reading
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By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com E’ Primavera in Abruzzo The Abruzzo region is so diverse – from its shoreline on the Adriatic coast, to its small quaint towns on the hilltops, to the majestic peaks of the Maiella Mountains, Abruzzo, has it … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Culture, History, Italy, NIAF
Tagged Abruzzo, Culture, Gary Marshall, History, Italian, Italian American, Italy, Penny Marshall, Travel, Un Minuto con
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