On January 6, 2018 the Sons of Italy held it’s annual Installation of Officer’s, Board of Director’s and Board of Trustee’s. Approximately 100 members and guests attended the event. Senator Joe Markley was the key note speaker and also administered the oath of office to the newly elected members. In a show of unity of the three Southington Italian Organizations, the President of  UNICO Ron Ingriselli and the President of Sorella D’ Italia Antoinette Barbato attended the ceremony.

During his address, President Antonio Cusano stated “he was Honored to have been elected to a second term as President of the Sons of Italy”. He stated, “Tonight’s ceremony marks the one hundred and eighth Installation of Officers, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees. These 15 men and I will take the oath of our positions shortly and assume the responsibility to lead our organization for the next year. These responsibilities are no easy task. They require commitment, dedication and attentions to detail as well as the continued support of all our members”. He also was pleased to reported that the club was sound, running smooth and that the clubs reputation with the community as well as local and state leaders is outstanding.  He thanked his membership for all their hard work in making 2017 a great success for the club and couldn’t wait to see what the club can accomplish in 2018. The other elected members are Robert Triano as Vice President, Mark Mongillo as Recording Secretary, Raymond Riccardone as Treasurer, Igino Torone as Financial Secretary, Luigi Lacedra as Sergeant of Arms and James Lucente as Auxiliary Officer. Board of Directors: Domenic Palazzo, Michael Nanfito, Tony Distasio, Carmine Menone and Richard Angilillo. The Board of Trustees: Mario Leonetti, Robert Gammattei, Steve Audi, John Albini and Pat Baldino.

Please go to the Gallery to see photo’s from the event.

The Sons of Italy held it’s second annual New Year’s eve party at the club banquet hall. The event was well received by the members and their guest in attendance. please see the photos of the event in the web site gallery.

On December 6, 2017 Members of the Sons of Italy held their annual election of Officer’s, Board of Directors and Board of Trustees.

95 members casted their votes electing Antonio Cusano as President, Robert Triano as Vice President, Mark Mongillo as Recording Secretary, Raymond Riccardone as Treasurer,  Igino Torone as Financial Secretary, Luigi Lacedra as Sergeant of Arms and James Lucente as Auxiliary Officer.

The Following Members were elected to the position of Board Of Directors:
Domenic Palazzo, Michael Nanfito, Tony Distasio, Carmine Menone and Richard Angilillo.

The Board of Trustees will be Mario Leonetti, Robert Gammattei, Steve Audi, John Albini and Pat Baldino.

An Installation ceremony is scheduled for January 6, 2018 that will be held at the Club Hall at which time, the elected Members will take the oath of their positions.

The Southington Sons of Italy during the November meeting voted to donate $500 as a Platinum sponsor for the White Christmas in the Community event being held on December 1, 2017 from 5:00pm to  9:00pm. The Sons of Italy is planning to participate in this years event; as we did last year with decorating our Building as well as the tree in front of the building with white lights. Southington Sons of Italy has been a proud community supporter since 1910.

Southington Sons of Italy welcomed 4 new members at the November meeting, Luigi Ciniglio, Mike Dagata, Angelo Decarlo, and Milton Schuelke,