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In Memoriam
Romano Della Santina
Kearny, NJ
Romano Della Santina passes away
on Thursday, July 9, 2015. After a courageous
battle with cancer, he left this
world peacefully with his beloved wife,
Maria of 65 years and his family by his
side. Along with her, he leaves behind
four children; Paul, Joanne, Tina and
Ralph, their spouses, seven grandchildren
and four great grandchildren; and
also leaving two brothers, family and
friends in Lucca, Italy. There was no
man who cherished and loved his family
more than Romano. He was a proud Italian
American and his involvement in the
Italian American community ran deep.
In 1984, he was bestowed the highest
honor given to an Italian civilian,
Cavaliere Dell’Ordine della Republica
Italiana. Romano was an extremely generous
man who gave of himself to many
clubs and foundations. He was the first
President of the Lucchesi nel Mondo,
San Francisco chapter and a member
of Boys Town of Italy, UNICO National,
San Francisco Italian Athletic Club,
Cristoforo Colombo Club, Scaccaipensieri,
I.C.F. Branch 161 of Larkspur, Corte
Madera Lion’s Club and many others.
He received great pleasure participating
in these organizations. Romano was the
glue of his family; and along with Maria,
taught his family the values which will
be passed on for generations. Although
hard work and building a business were
prominent; to smile, to laugh, and to
love family always came first. He was a
strong man; one to acknowledge, one to
live your life after, and one to never be
forgotten. His smile will never leave our
minds, and his love will never leave our
hearts. Memorial contributions made be
made to Hospice by the Bay, 17 E. Sir
Francis Drake Blvd., Larkspur, CA 94939
OR Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital
www.stjude.org Monte’s Chapel Of
The Hills~San Anselmo 415.453-8440.
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Chapter members enjoyed playing bocce
before breaking to enjoy pizza.
JoAnn Mitchell delivering her “patented”
one footed bocce throw.
During a break in the bocce action,
members gathered to enjoy eating pizza
and camaraderie.
Members of the Kearny Chapter visited
the Shrine of Saint Joseph in Stirling, New
Jersey. Chapter members visited the
chapel and toured the grounds; including
a visit to the 9/11 Memorial before
stopping at the shrine’s gift and book
shop. Following their visit to the shrine,
Chapter Members enjoyed a luncheon at
the Reservoir Restaurant in South Orange.
September 2015
At this year’s Convention, the Kearny
Chapter received three awards. From
left: National President Richard
D’Arminio, and Celeste and Lou Pandolfi
accepting the Honor Chapter Award
for the Chapter’s Exceptional Project -
Wheels for Vic, which raised over $20,000
to purchase a van for a paralyzed young
member of the community. The Kearny
Chapter also received the Second Place
Model Chapter Award and won for its
entry in the Scrapbook competition in the
Small Chapter Category.
Pittsfield, MA
Golf Tournament
The Pittsfield Chapter recently
held its twenty sixth annual golf tournament.
This is the Chapter’s biggest
fund-raising event of the year. The
proceeds go to support numerous local
charities, such as The Pittsfield Boys
and Girls Club, Hospice Care, the Salvation
Army, Homeless Veterans, various
food pantries and many more, as
well as funding fourteen $1000 scholarships
to local high school students.
The Pittsfield UNICO golf tournament
has become one of the largest
and most successful golf tournaments
in the region. It is well supported by
Chapter members as well as 200 local
businesses.
Chapter President Fran Marinaro adjusts
the pin flag at the second hole before the
start of the tournament.
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