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Wickliffe Italian-American Club
The Wickliffe Italian American Club was founded in 1932,
and received its non-profit charter in 1933. Our purpose is to promote
the social, civic, and cultural fellowship of the Italian heritage.
Executive Committee
President: Rick Continenza
Vice President: Clarke Brassell
Secretary: Larry Koval
Treasurer: Chris Brassell
Financial Secretary: Jim DiRosa
Board of Directors
Philip Fratino
Joe Francischiello
Bob Gallese
Gino Latessa
Marco Orlando
Club Manager
Jim Vincent
Ladies Auxilary Officers
President: Terri Jo Rotondo
Vice President: Toni Perossa
Financial Secretary: Donna Yanick
Recording Secretary: Cheryl Latessa
Treasurer: Diane Sturniolo
For club information contact Gino Latessa,
Club Ambassador at [email protected] or
216-789-6393
Club Event
Dec. 8 -Children's Christmas Party
Buon
Compleanno:
December Birthdays
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Donald Albertone
Leo Marra
Eddie Francis, Jr.
David Krych
Louis Vitantonio
Mark Iafelice
Dominic Olivo
Jason Giannetti
Chris Brassell
Terry Hamilton
Gary Motta
Steve Silvaroli
Lou Fatica
Graziano Mandato
David Loparo, Jr.
Auxiliary December
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Johanna Randall
Carol D’Angelo
December
July, 2010 2013
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Celebrating, Supporting & Enjoying the Treasures of the Vatican Museums
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of the vast and unique collection of art contained in the Vatican Museums.
Lorraine Dodero, Ohio Chapter Chairman & Executive Director • Denise Jasko, Administrative Coordinator
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From Bowling to Football to Bocce
Clarke
and
Donna Brassell are
strong
supporters of the Wickliffe
Italian-American
Club. They have
many great memories, as they have enjoyed every minute
as Club members.
Clarke
was
friends with many
I&A Club members as early as
Lavere and Theresa Marinucci
the 1970’s when
he was bowling teammates at Seaway Lanes in the 70’s and
early 80’s, years before he stepped into the I&A Club. You see,
back then he was dedicating much time coaching in the Midget
League Football and Wickliffe Baseball League with his children.
Clarke married Donna Marinucci in 1962. Their marriage resulted in five children destined to enjoy sports
and activities in the Club. They are Clarke, Jr., Cathleen,
Christopher, Carla and Charles. All their children’s first
names start with a “C” and all their initials being “CJB”.
Christopher is an active member
of the Club, serving as treasurer over
the past few years. His wife is Nancy
and they have a daughter, Elizabeth.
Donna’s Italian heritage goes
back to her great grandparents
of Sicily. Her great grandfather
was Salvatore Marrone. He married Giovanni Occhipinti. They
lived in SantAgeta di Militello,
Sicily and had six children: Rose,
Julia, Jennie, Josephine, Mary
and Louis. They came to the U.S.
around 1900 and settled in Cleveland’s “Little Italy” on 120th St.
In 1910, two young men, Antonio and Guiseppe Provenzale came
to the U.S. from Sicily and married
two of the Marrone daughters.
Antonio married Rose. Joe mar- Joseph and Ellenor Brassell
ried Julia. They lived in a double house in Little Italy on 125th St.
Rose and Antonio had five children: Theresa, Tony, Jean, Joe
and Sammy. Theresa married Lavere Marinucci. Theresa is Donna’s mother. Their children were Rosetta, Donna and Michael.
Clarke’s relatives originated from Ireland. His great-great
grandfather was Robert Brassell. He married Margaret Keefe. In
1865 his grandfather, Joseph, married Elizabeth. Their son, Joseph married Ellenor Clarke. Ellenor is Clarke’s mother. Clarke
was an only child, but
because of many similar first names in the
family they named
him Clarke after his
mother’s maiden name.
When
married,
Clarke and Donna
lived in East Cleveland.
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Clarke worked at Krogers.
They later moved to Wickliffe in 1970 and lived on
Weber. Clarke then managed an A&P grocery store.
In 1973, Clarke joined an
All State insurance agency.
He later opened his own
business, Brassell Insurance in Wickliffe in 1984.
Still friends with many
Club members, including
Don Trimboli, Gino Latessa, Tom Tripepi, Mike
Bellisimo, Joe Carroscia,
and Elmo