A Message from National President
Nancy DiFiore Quinn
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Hello my Brothers and Sisters,
How unbelievable is it that the holiday season is already underway. Even with COVID resurfacing in many of our states across the country … the holiday season will come and go and it is up to each and every one of us to make the best of it. Decorate your home early if that’s what soothes your soul. Even though John and I are in a small apartment – my living room is decorated and lit up “to the nines”.
Our beloved organization …. The Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America … is doing their best to keep the local lodges and state lodges up and running. Our staff at the National Office is second to none … and they have worked tirelessly to assist any OSDIA committee/and or member that needs help. Our State Presidents are up to speed on any new initiatives … and they are passing that information down to our local lodge presidents. Make no mistake about it, OSDIA is alive and well and will keep working diligently until COVID is behind us.
If you will be traveling to be with family on Christmas, please be careful, wear your mask and stay safe. Italians LOVE Christmas – especially Christmas Eve and it will be tough to convince them not to celebrate the “seven fishes” with their family. Make a special effort to display your nativity this year and if you don’t have one … please go out and buy one. We need the love of our Lord more than ever this year! Santa will be needing help this year – so I heard that La Befana will be riding in his sleigh to help distribute all those gifts to those who believe.
John and I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your enter family a blessed Christmas and a safe and healthy holiday season. “Buon Natale e felice anno nuovo.”
Nancy DiFiore Quinn
National President
Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America®
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Buon Natale, Felice Chanukkà e BUONE FESTE!
Happy Holidays from all of us here at the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America!
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2021-2022 Scholarships Open! |
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Scholarship applications for 2021-2022 academic year are OPEN!
Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF), Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) has awarded nearly $61 million in scholarships to U.S. citizens of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent) enrolled in a four year undergraduate program or a graduate program at an accredited
academic institution.
Check your eligibility and apply today!
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Give the Gift of OSDIA Merch! |
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Christmas is only a few weeks away! Visit the Official OSDIA Online Store, where there is something for everyone - even the family dog! From clothing to jewelry, mugs to toys - what are you waiting for? Start shopping today!
From the official OSDIA logo to Christmas merchandise, there is something for everyone in the official Sons and Daughters of Italy store!
Looking to give a gift that keeps on giving? Donate to the Commission for Social Justice or the Sons of Italy Foundation in honor of someone.
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LifeLock:
Protect Your Data This Holiday Season
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Has your data been breached? In today’s connected world, it’s hard to keep track of your personal information. And with data breaches on the rise, it’s not getting any easier. Criminals could use your breached information to commit identity theft and you could miss certain threats you could miss if you’re only monitoring your credit, like someone taking out a payday loan in your name. Good thing LifeLock sees and alerts† to a wide range of identity threats, and if there’s a problem, will work to fix it.
OSDIA members get 35% off your first year of LifeLock membership – Terms apply.
Click here to learn more.
Disclaimers: No one can prevent all cybercrime or prevent all identity theft.
† We do not monitor all transactions at all businesses.
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The Salvatore Mancini Lodge #2440 of North Providence celebrates the life of Emma (nèe Rotondo) Pezza, who was born on March 30, 1911—quite possibly making her the oldest active member of the Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America at 109 years old!
Emma’s parents, Frank and Tarmina, immigrated to the United States from Presenzano, a town in the Province of Caserta in the Campania region. Her parents settled in Johnston, Rhode Island, and had ten children, the fifth one being Emma. One of Emma’s earliest memories was of the 1918 Influenza pandemic and some of her family members falling victim to it.
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After graduating high school, Emma started working as Bookkeeper at a local manufacturing company, where she worked her way up to Senior Bookkeeper. In 1931, she married Carmine Pezza, and they had two children: Leonard and Virginia. She and her husband started a business of their own, establishing a small sand and gravel company with just one truck. With their mutual skills, the company expanded and would eventually employ over 100 workers.
In 1997, after 66 years of marriage, Emma lost her loving husband (and ballroom dance partner). She continued working as Vice President of C. Pezza & Son, Inc., overseeing operations all the way until the age of 93!
In addition to having a long and successful career while caring for her family, Emma found time for the Mancini Lodge, serving as treasurer for four years. In fact, she still attends functions to this day!
“Having had the pleasure of knowing Emma for the past 16 years,” said Lodge President Rose Marie Capalbo, “I can tell you that Emma is quite the fun-loving person. On behalf of myself and the entire Salvatore Mancini Lodge, we wish Emma all the best on her way to her 110th birthday next March!”
+PHOTO—Salvatore Mancini Lodge #2440: A picture of Emma that was taken just last year!
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Italian America® Magazine - the Perfect Gift!
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Looking for a unique present for family or friends?
Give the gift of Italian-American heritage with a subscription to Italian America magazine, the most widely read quarterly for people of Italian heritage in the
United States
Subscribe today, or get yours included subscription with your OSDIA membership!
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Have you thought about advertising on the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America''s website? You can advertise in our online business directory today! There are three advertising levels to choose from.
All proceeds raised from the business directory will directly benefit the Commission for Social Justice.
For more information, click here.
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Make sure to follow the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® on Social media to stay up to date on all things OSDIA, Italian-American and Italy related! From news and history, to recipes and photos, and everything in between!
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