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Italian American WWII Hero: Daniele Abbate
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 A Day, Italian American, WWII
Tagged Abbate, Famiglia, Family, General Motors, Honor, Italian immigrants, Italy, Millstone NJ, Naples, Napoli, National Guard, New Jersey, Plant Manager, Service, Trenton, US Military, Veteran, WWII, WWII History, WWII Veteran
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Italian American WWII Heroes: The Marra Brothers
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 Dr. Albert F. Marra … Continue reading
Posted in IA WW2 Heroes, Italian, Italian A Day, NIAF
Tagged Arthur Avenue, belgium, Bronx, brothers, combat, COVID-19, First Generation, fratelli, Italian, Italian Americna, Marra, Naples, Provincia di Salerno, Salerno, US Army, Veterans, WWII, WWII Veteran
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Italian American WWII Hero Sgt. Lou “Red” Vigliotti
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 History, Naples, Uncategorized
Tagged Asiatic-Pacific Campaign, Bradford PA, Bronze Star, Cervino, First Generation, greatest generation, IAWW2Heroes, Italy, Lewis Run PA, Naples, PA, Pennsylvania, Philippines, Veteran, WWII
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Italy on lockdown. The view from there.
By Jan Angilella Italy has been in a national lockdown for almost two weeks because of the spread of the coronavirus and Covid-19. There are still two weeks to go. As I write this, the death toll in the country … Continue reading
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Tagged Bologna, coronavirus, Grotte, Italy, lockdown, Milan, Naples, quarantine, Sicily
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Un Minuto con…
By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com Fast Facts: Quick snippets of Italian culture for your busy Tuesday 842 years ago this week, on August 9, 1173, marked the first day of construction of the Leaning Tower of Pisa. It was completed in 1370 … Continue reading
Un Minuto con…
By Rosario Mariani, http://www.europebychoice.com “Un Caffe’ Pagato” (An espresso coffee already paid for) The tradition started along via Partenopea in Naples as a simple and good-will gesture, by well-off individuals, to pay for a coffee for someone less fortunate. In … Continue reading
Posted in Blog, Culture, Italy, Naples, Travel
Tagged coffee, Expresso, Italian, Italy, Naples, Neapolitan, NIAF, Un Caffee' Pagato, Un Minuto con
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Remembering Pino Daniele
Beloved Italian singer-songwriter Pino Daniele, whose guitar skills and vocal abilities influenced such a wide range of musical genres, passed away over the weekend at the age of 59. Born in Naples, Daniele taught himself how to play the guitar … Continue reading
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Tagged Italian, Italy, music, Naples, Napule è, Pino Daniele
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