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Fearless WWII Partisan Mary Jane Leggero Stangarone

Posted on May 27, 2021 by niaforg

Despite Nazis occupying her house, Mary hid an Allied soldier looking for safety. Just one of the many brave acts she did as a partisan in WWII Italy. Continue reading →

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Italian A Day: Tony Durpetti

Posted on March 13, 2015 by niaforg

By Michelle Durpetti I would love to nominate my father, Tony Durpetti, owner + proprietor of legendary Chicago steakhouse Gene & Georgetti as an “Italian a Day” feature. Started in 1941 by Gene Michelotti (Durpetti’s father in law) and Alfredo “Georgetti” Federighi, … Continue reading →

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