Wilmington Sons of Italy Holds Fundraiser for Earthquake Victims in Italy

NOTE: The below was submitted by John Romano.

WILMINGTON, MA — The Angelo Giuseppe Roncalli Lodge #2183 of Wilmington ran a successful fundraiser on Saturday, October 22, 2016, in support of the victims of the terrible earthquake tragedy in the Lazio section of Italy.  Thanks to the generosity of many businesses, members and friends, the Lodge raised over $1,800.00, which will be donated to victims through the Sons of Italy Foundation.

It was a fun night with a pizza and salad dinner served along with delicious homemade desserts and dancing throughout the evening.  The hall was generously donated by the Tewksbury VFW, and the pizza was donated by 6 different businesses in both Wilmington and Tewksbury.  A fantastic “Deck of Cards” Raffle was held with prizes donated by North Shore Music Center (2 tickets to West Side Story), The Wild Duck in the North End, 2 Boston Celtics tickets donated by Mike Giannasoli of the North End, $25 Gift Certificate donated by AJ’s Pizza, a $25 Gift Certificate donated by member Susan Tocci, and 2 beautiful Gift Baskets donated by the Wakefield Sons of Italy Lodge.

Sons of Italy members from the Tewksbury, Wakefield and Winthrop lodges also attended to help make the night so successful.

The Wilmington lodge is grateful to the following businesses who donated pizza:  Rocco’s Restaurant, Wilmington House of Pizza,  and Michael’s Place – all of Wilmington; Pizza Mia, Sal’s Pizza, and Lisa’s Pizza – all of Tewksbury.  The salads were made and donated by lodge members Kayla and Diane Boebel.

A special thank you is extended to many friends in the North End of Boston who donated to this important night.

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Wilmington Lodge President Charlie DeStefano and his wife Barbara (center), along with members of the Tewksbury Lodge
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Michael and Jane Caira flank two of their granddaughters, Alison and Samantha Bolanos; Amy Caira, Marilyn Manos and Dan Folk
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Nora DiRuzza and Tina Helton from the Winthrop Mixed Lodge, with Richard Sacca from Arlington Men’s Lodge
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Wilmington Lodge members Susan Tocci, Joe & Nina Maiella, Ann & Pat Carrideo, and Bob & Linda Fasulo
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Wilmington Lodge members Thom Gorham, Paul Tivnan, Pia Romano, Alicia Johnson, Mary Buscone, Joe Alfonse, and Pat Tivnan
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Lodge members dancing the night away.

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