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Member of the Italian Parliament Fucsia Nissoli Fitzgerald addresses the crowd of 500 to salute Christopher Columbus.
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Giovanni Colavita of the legendary Colavita family of Italian products proudly displays his award to Mr. and Mrs. John Profaci, Marketing Director of Colavita, USA.
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Marion and Buddy Fortunato during the gala’s cocktail party.
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The Italian Tribune’s Managing Editor, Joan Alagna with renowned comedian Floyd Vivino, who served as Master of Ceremonies.
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The Reverend Thomas Nicastro, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church in Nutley, New Jersey, delivers the invocation before dinner.
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Joe Piscopo talks with friends, former Essex County Sheriff Tom D’Alessio, right and former Freeholder President Joe Parlavecchio.
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Joe Piscopo was so happy to have his 92-year old mother Edith on hand to celebrate with him.
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Michael Savignano, at right, owner and president of Andrea Foods in Orange, New Jersey, presents his popular ravioli to Birchwood Manor owner Mike Marino, at left and SNL super star, Joe Piscopo.
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Ryan Silveira is all smiles with his lovely wife Jamie and their daughter Addison.
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Pasquale Meola, president of the Federation of Italian American Societies of NJ, at right, with members of the Carabinieri, who were honored last week a cocktail reception sponsored by the Federation at the Park Savoy.
