Member,

In the continued effort returning to some normal operation to our club. The soft opening was June 11^th and has been well received, we thank you for the support. As of Tomorrow June 25, 2020, the club will offer seating on our back patio and gazebo and we have also opened the indoor lounge area of our bar. Tables have been spaced out to social distancing rules. The bar remains closed to seating or socializing.  The Hours are as followed:

• Thursday and Friday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Saturday from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm

• Sunday from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Hours subject to change as required per the Board of Directors

Menus from the surrounding local restaurants will be available from which you can order and have food delivered. In addition, on Saturday’s only, the club will have food available, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage patties, etc, which you may purchase for a nominal price. Our Bar Staff will take orders outside and drinks will be brought back out to the patio area for pickup. The indoor bar will not be open for use until authorized by state and local officials.

Some do’s and don’ts:

1. Masks are required to enter the premise.
2. Entry to the club can be through the main entrance and back patio gate.
3. Corvid-19 and social distancing are required while on property.
4. No bar chips will be accepted until normal operations can resume.
5. Social distancing rules apply (i.e. tables are being set up to respect the Governor’s 6-foot distancing rule) and we ask everyone to be mindful of their fellow members and their families.

If you would like to volunteer to help set up, clean up or grill hot dogs, hamburgers etc please call the Club phone number (860-628-0755) or email (secretary@southingtonsonsofitaly.org) .  We hope you will take advantage of this limited but critical opening as we gain the momentum to fully open over the next several months.

Member,
To continue returning to some normalcy to our club. The soft opening was June 11^th. The continued opening is still only for outdoor dining  on our back patio and gazebo.  After the soft opening, the Board of Directors met and voted to modify the operating hours. Weather permitting, the following are the hours of operation:

• Thursday and Friday from 3:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Saturday from 12:00 am to 6:00 pm
• Sunday from 12:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Hours subject to change as required per the Board of Directors

Menus from the surrounding local restaurants will be available from which you can order and have food delivered. In addition, on Saturday’s only, the club will have food available, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage patties, etc, which you may purchase for a nominal price. Our Bar Staff will take orders outside and drinks will be brought back out to the patio area for pickup. The indoor bar will not be open for use until authorized by state and local officials.

Some do’s and don’ts:

1. Masks are required to enter the premise.
2. All entry will be through the back gate onto the patio area; no entry will be allowed through the main Center Street doors.
3. Indoor restrooms can be used but a mask is required to go into the building.
4. No bar chips will be accepted until normal operations can resume (on or about June 17^th).
5. Social distancing rules apply (i.e. tables are being set up to respect the Governor’s 6-foot distancing rule) and we ask everyone to be mindful of their fellow members and their families.

If you would like to volunteer to help set up, clean up or grill hot dogs, hamburgers etc please call the Club phone number (860-628-0755) or email (secretary@southingtonsonsofitaly.org) .  We hope you will take advantage of this limited but critical opening as we gain the momentum to fully open over the next several months.

Dear Member,
In an effort to return some normalcy to our club, the Board of Directors met and voted to do a ‘soft’ opening of the club.  The opening is for outdoor dining only on our back patio and gazebo.  The anticipated opening date is June 11^th, weather permitting, with the following hours of operation:

• Thursday and Friday from 2:00 pm to 7:00 pm
• Saturday rom 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
• Sunday from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
• Hours subject to change as required per the Board of Directors

Menus from the surrounding local restaurants will be available from which you can order and have food delivered. In addition, on Saturday’s only, the club will have food available, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage patties, etc, which you may purchase for a nominal price. Our Bar Staff will take orders outside and drinks will be brought back out to the patio area for pickup. The indoor bar will not be open for use until the Governor’s Phase 2 is in effect (tentatively scheduled for June 17^th).
Some do’s and don’ts:

1. Masks are required to enter the premise.
2. All entry will be through the back gate onto the patio area; no entry will be allowed through the main Center Street doors.
3. Indoor restrooms can be used but a mask is required to go into the building.
4. No bar chips will be accepted until normal operations can resume (on or about June 17^th).
5. Social distancing rules apply (i.e. tables are being set up to respect the Governor’s 6-foot distancing rule) and we ask everyone to be mindful of their fellow members and their families.

If you would like to volunteer to help set up, clean up or grill hot dogs, hamburgers etc please call the Club phone number (860-628-0755) or email (secretary@southingtonsonsofitaly.org) .  We hope you will take advantage of this limited but critical opening as we gain the momentum to fully open over the next several months.

Respectfully,

Antonio Cusano, President

The Southington Sons of Italy is truly saddened by the passing of lifetime member Richard Deluco. Richard was a man of Honor, integrity, commitment and a loving family man. He was a man who embodied truth without apology and was a dedicated member of the Sons of Italy for 60 plus years. He was one of the pillars that kept many of the past tradition of the club alive and well. He will truly be missed by the entire membership.

On behalf of the entire membership we offer our sincerest and deepest condolences to Richard’s wife Barbra, his children, Richard Jr., Andrea, Marilyn and the entire Deluco Family. We also would like to thank his family for sharing Richard with his second family at the Sons of Italy for so many years. Our thoughts and prayers are with Richard and his family during this most difficult time. May our brother rest in everlasting eternal peace. May we all hold onto the warm and wonderful memories we shared and may the memories continue to bring comfort to his family and friends.

Obituary

Richard M. DeLuco, Sr.,82, of Southington, husband of Barbara (LaPorte) DeLuco for 61 years went to be with the Lord on April 29, 2020 surrounded by his loving family at his home.

On July 9, 1937 he was born to Nicholas and Anna DeLuco, both deceased. Other than his wife, he leaves behind his children; Richard DeLuco, Jr., Andrea Brotherton and husband Scott, and Marilyn Olsen, his grandchildren; Rachel Pierce (Dan), Scotty Brotherton (Jen), Randy Brotherton (Jen), Amber Armack (Justin), Kelly Ruderman, George Olsen (Paige), Ashley DeLuco and many great-grandchildren. He was predeceased by 6 brothers and 4 sisters.

Richard loved his motorcycle, camping, boating on the CT River, and traveling with his wife. He was a jack of all trades, owner of Ridel Home Improvements, B&D Variety, and was also a lifetime member of the Sons of Italy Club.

Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. There will be a celebration of Richard’s life in the future, due to Coronavirus restrictions. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Plantsville Funeral Home has been entrusted with handling the arrangements. For online condolences, please visit www.plantsvillefuneralhome.com.

To send flowers to the family or plant a tree in memory of Richard M. DeLuco, Sr., please visit Plantsville Funeral Home website floral store.