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Tag Archives: Italian American
Italian American WWII Hero: Leonard J. Verrilli
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, Italian A Day, Italian American, WWII
Tagged Castelfranco Veneto, D-Day, Harrison NY, Italian American, New York, POW, Purple Heart, Veneto, Verrilli, WWII, WWII History
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Italian a Day: Peter Greco
NIAF da Vinci Council Member Robert M. Greco sent the Foundation this special submission about his father, the late Peter Greco (1952-2020) who sadly passed away on December 8. “There are no words to describe the true nature of this … Continue reading
Posted in Italian A Day, Italian American, National Italian American Foundation
Tagged Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, CSI Group, Famiglia, Father, Greco, homemade wine, husband, Italian American, Italian Business, Italian Family Business, Italian Immigrant, Italy, Molise, New Jersey, New York, Nonno, olive oil, Peter Greco
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Italian American Youth in the Pandemic: Olivia Sales
By Olivia Sales NIAF’s Pensieri Blog is featuring Italian American youth that are finding ways to connect to their heritage during the pandemic. This entry was submitted by NIAF Member Olivia Sales. I am a student at Colorado State University-Pueblo, … Continue reading
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Tagged Colorado, COVID-19, Giovanni Boccaccio, Italian American, Italian Club, Italian Language, Italian Minor, NIAF Member, Pandemic, Pueblo, Study Abroad, The Decameron
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Italian American WWII Hero: James Vincent Clemente
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 MSGT Joseph DeMarino
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 Heritage, History, Uncategorized, WWII
Tagged Apulia, Army, Army Reserves, Caserta, DeMarino, echhart, First Generation, greatest generation, Italian American, Italy, Maryland, Monopoli, MSGT, Puglia, Sons of Italy, US Army, WII Hero, WII Heroes, WWII
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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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Italian American WWII Hero Sgt. Horatio J. Petrocelly Sr.
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, D-Day, Italian American, Omaha Beach, POW, POW camp, Veteran, World War II, WWII
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NIAF Membership Giveaway with My Dad’s Sauce
My Dad’s Sauce is an Italian Family Business partnering with NIAF to offer a NIAF Membership Giveaway! Learn more. Continue reading
NIAF Congressional Fellow: Part 3
By Sam Pedalino, 2019 NIAF Congressional Fellow This past fall semester I had the privilege of working for Congressman Bill Pascrell Jr. (N.J.-09) who is Co-chairman of the Italian American Congressional Delegation (IACD). My work primarily focused on working with … Continue reading
NIAF Congressional Fellowship: Part 2
By Luke Ferrante, 2019 Congressional Fellow My Italian American heritage has always played a large role in my life. From a young age, the stories of my family’s hard work to make a new life for themselves in America inspired … Continue reading
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