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Italian American Pride on Display
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DISTINGUISHED DAIS, from left, Donna Bonavita, Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, Vincent Brana, Mario Marghella, Mario Andretti, Buddy Fortunato, Floyd Vivino, Joan Alagna, Joseph C. Roselle, Joyce Nastasi, Ralph Politi Sr. and David Hughes.
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MOST REVEREND BISHOP Arthur J. Serratelli of the Archdiocese of Paterson delivers the invocation.
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MANAGING EDITOR of the Italian Tribune Joan Alagna presents legendary comedian and Tribune columnist Floyd Vivino with a Lifetime Achievement award.
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PUBLISHER Buddy Fortunato presents Rosemarie Politi, widow of Ralph Politi Jr., a posthumous award honoring her late husband. Their two daughters, Dana and Danielle also accepted the honor.
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UNICO NATIONAL President Frank De Frank, center, with Publisher Buddy Fortunato and Ralph Contini, 2nd Vice President, UNICO National.
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MASTER OF CEREMONIES Floyd Vivino, “Uncle Floyd,” delights the audience with his Italian humor.
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STATE POLICE of Tuscany escorts Marion Andretti to the dais.
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HONOREES at the Columbus Gala with their awards. Buddy Fortunato with Joseph C. Roselle, Man of the Year.
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VINCENT BRANA, Humanitarian accepts his award from Buddy Fortunato.
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WOMAN OF THE YEAR Joyce Nastasi with Buddy Fortunato.
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FAMILY of the YEAR award was presented by Buddy Fortunato to Ralph Politi Sr., patriarch of the East Hanover family.
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DAVID HUGHES, recipient of the Achievement Award with Buddy Fortunato.
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ITALIAN HERITAGE award proudly was bestowed upon Donna Bonavita by Buddy Fortunato.
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MARIO MARGHELLA accepts his Humanitarian award from Buddy Fortunato.
