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LOGGIA
BARANELLO
10050 Shepard Road Macedonia, Ohio 44056
Celebrating our 75th. year
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1936-2011
2013 BARANELLO LODGE
OFFICERS
President
Bill Manocchio
Vice President
Mario Iannetta
Recording Secretary John Manocchio
Treasurer
John Colagiovanni
Financial Secretary
Tony DiChiro
Sergeant At Arms
Mike Discenza
Trustees
Mario Manocchio (R)
Tony Carriero (M)
Umberto Manocchio
Honorable Trustee
Joe Tomaro
2 Year Trustee
Tony Velotta (P)
3 Year Trustee
Mark DiNardo
Former President
Joe Giovinale
Entertainment Chairs Joe Tomaro, Tony Velotta (P)
2013 BWJA OFFICERS
President
Francesca Cotugno
Vice President
Antonette Carnevale
Recording Secretary Mary Manocchio
Treasurer
Annette Spetrino
Corresponding Secretary Marisa Cotugno
Trustees
Cristina Gualtieri
Maria Iannetta
Antonietta DiChiro
Honorable Trustee
Maria DiNardo
Former President
Stella Bucciarelli
UPCOMING EVENTS
(December)
Lodge Officers Transition Meeting
Sunday, Dec. 8, at 5:00 p.m.
Lodge General Meeting
Sunday, Dec. 15, at 4:00 p.m.
DECEMBER
2013 BIRTHDAYS
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The purpose of the Lodge is to promote a cultural and fraternal spirit among its
members, and to perpetuate the heritage and traditions of Baranello.
PRESIDENT
Bill Manocchio
6 Giuseppe Cotugno
7 Michael R. Colagiovanni
7 Biagio Tomaro
10 Mario
Manocchio (Richfield)
October 2013
PRESIDENT
Francesca Cotugno
The Italian Sons and Daughters of America is one of the three largest Italian American Fraternal Associations in the United States and the largest in the
state of Ohio with ten lodges in Cuyahoga County.
The ISDA sponsors numerous social, cultural and charitable events including the Columbus Day Parade, the Debutante Ball, bocce and bowling leagues
and senior citizen housing and social services through its
ownership of the Villa Serena.
For more information contact Basil Russo at 440-461-8500.
HAPPY 80TH BIRTHDAY, TONY NERO!
Tony was born in Baranello, Italy on November 26, 1933 and came
to the United States in 1954. He was only 21 years old and couldn't
speak any English, but he had a dream to make a better life for
himself. He started working with his uncle in construction the day
after he arrived and worked until 1987. He married Theresa in 1962
and they had two daughters, Annette (married to Bill Spetrino) and
Marie (married to Paul Haffenden). They have three grandchildren,
Ryan, Heather and Stephanie. Tony joined the Baranello Lodge
shortly after arriving from Italy and has held several officer positions, including President and Trustee. As President many years
ago, he began the tradition of the Annual Communion Breakfast. He is still an active member and supports both the Baranello Lodge and the Baranello Women's Junior Auxiliary (BWJA) in any way that he
can. He returned to visit Baranello for the fourth time this past summer for a family wedding and was able
to visit with his 87-year-old sister Lina and her family. Sadly, Lina passed away in Baranello on November 12th of this year. Condolences to Tony,Theresa and family from the Baranello Lodge and the BWJA.
As much as he loves Baranello, he is so happy that he lives in the United States. God bless you, Tony!
- submitted by Tony Nero’s daughter, Annette Spetrino
COLUMBUS DAY PARADE
On Monday October 14th, Baranello Lodge members jointed with numerous other clubs, bands, schools
and civic groups in celebrating Columbus Day in the heart of “Little Italy.” The parade started to roll
around noon, after the 10:00 a.m. mass at Holy Rosary. Eight members of our Lodge (pictured) proudly
marched in the parade carrying the Italian flag and a banner saluting Columbus for his achievements and commemorating the Italian culture. Hundreds of people watched
as a long procession of marching bands, floats and Italian
club members winded down the streets of Little Italy from
Murry Hill and Cornel, ending in front of the grandstand
situated on the steps of Holy Rosary Church. The annual
parade is sponsored by the Order of Italian Sons and DaughFrom left: Joe Giovinale, Berardino Discenza, Jerry Nicastro, ters of America, and the Baranello Lodge was proud to
again participate in this Italian event of major significance.
Henry DiChiro, Umberto Manocchio, Tony Frabotta and
- submitted by Joe Giovinale, Baranello Men’s Club
Mike Discenza.
BWJA HALLOWEEN PARTY
National Vice President
Hon. Basil M. Russo
National Counsellors:
Roger Beyer
Josephine (Fifi) Brescia
Josephine Capretta
Joseph Frank
Marie Frank
Angela Talbort
Honorary National Counsellors:
Mary Colonna
Dominic Sidari
National Representatives:
Elaine Corello
Rose Marie D'Amico
William D'Amico
Linda Lakatos
One of the most popular events held at the Baranello Lodge,
the annual BWJA Halloween party was a sold-out event (again!)
with 160 people in attendance. Held on October 26, 2013, it
was a fun and memorable night for children and adults alike.
With food always a highlight of any function at the Baranello
Lodge, everyone enjoyed a homemade Italian dinner of pasta,
meatballs, chicken and sausage. The fabulous Jim Rio of Music Connections provided the entertainment of music and games
for the kids. As part of the evening’s festivities, the Brecksville
Broadview Heights High School Art Club painted ghosts and
pumpkins on kids' faces. And, each child attended the craft station and decorated his or her own pumpkin to take home — a
wonderful remembrance of a fun, Halloween-themed evening.
Norman Lakatos
Phyllis Lopardo
2013 Columbus Day Parade
The Columbus Day Parade was held in the sunshine on Monday,
October 14th. You must have been there since the crowd numbered
approximately 25,000. The day began as it does every year wi Ѡ