JUNE 2016

LIBERTY, EQUALITY, FRATERNITY
Nysosia.org
JUNE 2016
LODGE # 2442
NEWSLETTER
Lodge2442news@verizon.net
ANGELA DONATO; EDITOR
Volume
PRESIDENTS LETTER
Dear Lodge Brothers and Sisters,
We are half way through 2016. We have
had wonderful cultural presentations from our
Cultural Chair, Luisa, and from the new
members of our lodge. Sharing our family
stories and events keeps our heritage alive.
As we continue on, share your fun ideas
for the summer. There are strawberry festivals,
wineries to explore, picnics, beach parties,
that can be shared by all. Your input is
welcomed.
Come this fall we will be preparing for
parades and fall parties. For now, it's time to
get out and enjoy the beginning of summer.
Sincerely in Fraternity,
3 Issue 6
OSIA
FOUNDED
JUNE 22,
1905
JUNE 2ND IS
PIETRO CESARE ALBERTI
DAY IN NY.
Born June 20, 1608 in
San Luca, Venice, Italy
Died November 9, 1655 in
New Amsterdam, New York NY.
FIRST ITALIAN IMMIGRANT
IN NEW YORK. There is a small
monument at the Verrazano
Bridge commemorating this.
Margaret Ripa Maier, President Lodge #2442
THE SCHOOL YEAR ENDS IN A FEW SHORT WEEKS, MANY OF
YOU WILL BE SPENDING TIME WITH YOUR GRANDCHILDREN
HAVING SUMMER FUN. PLEASE E-MAIL PHOTOS OF THESE
EVENTS AND I WILL PUT THEM IN THE NEWSLETTER.
Thank you,
lodge2442news@verizon.net
NYS MEMBERSHIP
CHAIRLADY,
GERALDINE
GRAHAM VISITING.
NEWLY INSTALLED MEMBERS
PHYLISS IERARDI AUER AND CAMILLE PIROZZI
STANDING TO EITHER SIDE OF
PRESIDENT MARGARET.
THIS MONTHS CULTURE PRESENTATION FEATURED;
PAUL MENDOLA owner/baker, (along with his wife,)
PAPA’S COUNTRY PORCH BAKERY, BOHEMIA
He told us about his Italian Background, baking with fresh ingredients and sharing the tradition
with his children who also work at the bakery.
Please stop by, purchase a pie or crumb cake, they are delicious, let’s show him our appreciation.
Culture Chairlady, Luisa Potenza
FIFTY-FIFTY
WINNER CAROL
CROSSMAN,
RECEIVING HER
WINNINGS FROM
TREAUSURER
NAT IERARDI
If you have an idea for an
event our Lodge Members
can enjoy together please
contact
PRESIDENT
MARGARET
631-567-0874
A GROUP OF OUR LODGE MEMBERS WILL ATTEND THE
SELLARO LODGE EVENT
MALT SHOP MEMORIES
SATURDAY JUNE 25th.
Doors open 6:15 Show time 7:00
$20. Per person
The Church of the Resurrection 38 Mayflower Ave Smithtown
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, COFFEE, CAKE, RAFFLES
HOT DOGS, POPCORN, EGG CREAMS,
SODA AND WATER AVAILABLE
Seating is limited, advance ticket is required.
BOB GRAHAM 631-265-0205
CHECKS; SELLARO LODGE #2319
p.o. BOX 301 Smithtown NY 11787
Remember to tell Bob you are from Basilone Lodge
MARCONI LODGE upcoming Social Nights all Lodge Members are
welcome to attend, just let him know you are from the Basilone Lodge.
Contact our Lodge State Deputy Joe Franzone 669-7275
July7
4th of July Social Night
$20.00 per person 7:30pm
August 4th
Oldies but Goodies Night
50 through 60s Rock n Roll
$20.00 per person 7:30 pm
SAVE THE DATE: SATURDAY AUGUST 6TH
COLUMBUS DAY PARADE FUNDRAISER MUSICAL EVENT
FEATURING “THE ACCORDS” more info to follow.
SAVE THE DATE: SEPTEMBER 18th.
OSIA celebrates the 24th Annual Italian experience at Hofstra
University, South Campus, Hempstead. 11:00 a. m.
Seniors $5. With I.D.
others $6.
Contact: Eleanor Jobbagy 516-358-9151 Tell Eleanor you are
from the Basilone Lodge.
OCTOBER 19th
Halloween Social Night P A R T Y
Basilone Lodge
This is a fun gathering for all of us.
We dress up, play games, hang out, have refreshments.
SAVE THE DATE, we want to see you there !!!!!
CALL DOTTIE WITH IDEAS-289-7470
SAVE THE DATE; NOVEMBER 5th.
GARIBALDI-MEUCCI MUSEUM 28th annual Fundraiser LUNCHEON.
to be held at LiGreci’s Staaten, Staten Island 11:00 a.m.
Tell Fran you are from Basilone Lodge.
CONTACT FRAN CICERO 718-273-8741
SAVE THE DATE; NOVEMBER 19th
VIGIANO BROTHERS LODGE NIGHT AT THE RACES
AT THE BATES HOUSE. 1 BATES ROAD SETAUKET.
tentative time 7 pm
CONTACT JOE SESCILA 631-676-6145
TELL JOE YOU ARE FROM THE BASILONE LODGE.
SO MANY WONDERFUL RAFFLE ITEMS
Regina Allen, who
acquired our
GRAND PRIZE
from DeJana Trucking
& Equipment,
delivering it
to the winner.
Vice President
Bob presenting
the 50/50
winner with a
handful of
cash.
Lodge Sentinel,
Grace Lavio Gonzalez,
Congratulating her
daughter, winner of the
50/50.
Buon compleanno a tutti
che celebra nel mese
di giugno
MORGANA KING June 4, 1930,
is an American jazz singer and
actress. Her best-known role was
that of Carmela Corleone in The
Godfather and The Godfather Part
II. King was born Maria Grazia
Morgana Messina in Pleasantville,
New York. Her parents were from
Fiumefreddo di Sicilia, Province of
Catania, Sicily. She grew up in New
York City with five siblings.
Her father, who owned a coal
and ice business, played the piano
and guitar by ear. Her family
experienced a difficult financial
period after her father died.
LUIGI PIRANDELLO Jun 28, 1867 - Dec
10, 1936 was an Italian dramatist,
novelist, poet and short story writer.
Some of his plays were written in
Sicilian. Born in Agrigento Sicily, to
parents, Caterina Ricci Gramitto and
Stefano Pirandello.
won
the
Literature.
1934
Luigi Pirandello
Pulitzer
Prize
for
ALL PRO SPORTS
ACADEMY
ADVENTURELAND
FARMINGDALE
BOHEMIA’S LITTLE
BAGELSHOP
SMITHTOWN AVE
BUTERA’SRESTAURANT
100 S MAIN ST
SAYVILLE 563-0805
CAFÉ GIA 205-5344
700 PATCHOGUE YAPHANK RD. MEDFORD
CAVANAUGH’S
RESTAURANT
255 BLUE PT AVE
BLUE PT 363-2666
COUNTY WIDE ICE
CREAM
CREATIVE CUTZ
SALON
554 C ROUTE 112
PATCHOGUE
CRICKETS RESTAURAN
98 MAIN ST
SAYVILLE 567-6345
CM PERFORMING ARTS
OAKDALE
DEBRA CANAVAN CLASSIC
53 MAIN ST SAYVILLE
563-9385
DOWN THE RABBIT
HOLE
4 MAIN ST SAYVILLE
589-9463
FANTASTIC GARDENS
67 AVERY AVE.
EAST PATCHOGUE
475-7118
FIREHOUSE DELI
GATEHOUSE STUDIOS
MARY KATHERINE
MACKENNA
FABRIC ARTIST
GATEWAY PLAYHOUSE
215 S. COUNTRY RD
BELLPORT 286-1133
HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY RESTORE
2111 LAKELAND AVE
RONKONKOMA
521-7789
KAY CAMERON
JEWELER
48 MAIN ST
SAYVILLE
567-1698
LA MARGHERITA PIZZA
1229 STATION RD
MEDFORD
LITTLE PEOPLE
HAIRCUTS
1699 ROUTE 112 SUITE E
MEDFORD
289-4313
MEDFORD FLORIST
2510 RT 112
MEDFORD 289-6358
LONG ISLAND
AQUARIUM
RIVERHEAD
ASSOCIATES GOURMET
MARKET
1699 RT 112 MEDFORD
475-1749
Avino's
Italian
108 South Country
Bellport
803-6416
Table
Road
AVOCADOS
AWAY WE GO TOURS
955 MONTAUK HWY
BAYPORT 419-6333
924-0048
MEDFORD PASTARIA
3209 HORSEBLOCK RD
MEDFORD 758-5252
PAPA’S COUNTRY
PORCH
1611 SMITHTOWN AVE
BOHEMIA
419-6580
PAPER DOLL VINTAGE
BOUTIQUE
23 MAIN ST SAYVILLE
319-1919
BLUE POINT
LONG ISLAND SUPER
BOWLS 333-1922
153 MAIN ST SAYVILLE
MARTHA CLARA WINE
6025 Sound Ave
Riverhead, 298-0075
POPE LIQUOR STORE
2799 Route 112
Medford 289-1660
OLD WORLD FINE
FOODS
947 CHURCH ST
BOHEMIA
567-7960
RICHARDS SHOES 243
Middle Country Rd,
Selden 736-4555
SALSA
SALSA SAYVILLE RUNNING
COMPANY 589-5700
893 MONTAUK HWY
49 MAIN ST SAYVILLE
BAYPORT 419-6464
SUNNY B NAILS
879 MONTAUK HWY
BAYPORT 472-8800
SUNSHINE
SQUARE
LIQUOR
700-52 Patchogue-Yaphank
Medford 345-3023
TONY’S PIZZA
2277 RT. 112
MEDFORD
TOTAL PET CARE
780 BROADWAY AVE
HOLBROOK
800-868-5738
THE FISH STORE
TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
UNCLE BACALA’S
VINCENTS CLAM BAR
WILD BIRD UNLIMITED YO-GO YOGURT
OAKDALE SHOPPING
CENTER
911 MONTAUK HWY
218-2473
2370
JERICHO
GARDEN CITY
TPKE CARLE PLACE
516-739-0505
APPLEBEES
AMAZON
BRINKMANN HARDWARE
BAYPORT
TARGET
TOYS
R
HOME DEPOT
CAFÉ VARIOUS
LOCATIONS
OLIVE
US PANERA’S
STARBUCKS
GARDEN
BREAD
I DON’T BBQ:
Angela Donato
The summer season is upon us, and for many, that means grilling on the
BBQ. Not for me!!!
I hate standing in front of a grill, waiting, waiting, can I turn the meat
over now, don’t let it get black, oh crap, the chickens on fire!!!
Or, I open the lid just at the moment the wind blows in my direction, and
I get a face full of smoke, and I am coughing and choking, what fun, NOT.
But, the trouble for me starts before I even get to the cooking part.
LIGHTING THE GRILL, turn the little knob, click, click, click and NO
whoosh of flame lighting. Okay, turn off the knob, check the tank, turn the
knob again, click, click…Turn it off, because gas is escaping and it is going
to blow up.
Now I am afraid to light it. Yes, there is a lot of cursing going on at this
point. I run back inside the house, to check the vegetables and potatoes on
the stove. Run back outside, hope the gas has dissipated and I start over.
Finally get it lit, get the chicken on, go back inside check the other food on
the stove, run back outside open the lid, well just refer back to the beginning
of this story, you know it goes downhill from here.
SMARTGRILL, has solved my problem. For a mere $6,999.00, the
GRILL OF THE FUTURE, lights at the sound of your voice.
Yelling at the GRILL, “light, damn it, light “ will actually work now. OR….
… you can use an APP on your cell phone to get the BBQ to light.
THERE TRULY IS an app for everything.
Or, I can just wait for my daughter to BBQ her dinner (she lives next
door), run over, throw on a couple of pieces of chicken and she yells back
when it has finished cooking. WORKS FOR ME…!!! I have to remember to
tell her I love her the BEST…BBQ season is here….
So
ITALIAN TRIVIA QUESTIONS
[Type the recipient name]
1. IN WHAT CATEGORY WAS ATNOBEL PRIZE AWARDED
TO LUIGI PIRANDELLO?
2. WHAT UTENSIL DO ITALIANS EAT SPAGHETTI WITH?
3. WHAT IS THE EDICOLE SACRA?
WE ARE COLLECTING FOR THE NEXT
LODGE YARD SALE
AS YOU DO YOUR SPRING CLEANING, BRING TO
THE MEETINGS ANYTHING SELLABLE. IF YOU
NEED PICK UP, CALL BOB -631-589-5517
IF SOMEONE YOU KNOW IS HAVING A YARD SALE
THIS SUMMER, ASK THEM TO DONATE THE
SELLABLE LEFTOVERS.
BUY REDDI-WHIP CANNED WHIPPED CREAM, IN THE
DAIRY SECTION OF YOUR SUPERMARKET. LOOK ON
THE SIDE OF A CAN FOR A CODE, GO ONLINE TO
CHILDHUNGERENDSHERE.COM ENTER THE CODE
AND CONAGRA FOODS MAKES A DONATION SO ONE
MEAL GOES TO HELP STOP HUNGER IN AMERICA.
OTHER BRANDS BY CONAGRA; MARIE CALLENDERS,
HUNTS, LIBBYS, HEALTHY CHOICE, PAM, ORVILLE
REDENBACHER, PETER PAN AND MORE.
I LIKE TO THINK THAT MY DONATION SAVED A CHILD
FROM GOING TO BED HUNGRY. THANK YOU.
MR. D’S STORAGE
LINCOLN AVE HOLBROOK
FOR DONATING A STORAGE LOCKER
DEJANA TRUCKING AND EQUIPMENT
DONATED THE
$500.00 GRAND PRIZE
ITALIAN TRIVIA ANSWERS
1. LITERATURE
2. A FORK, WHICH ITALIANS INVENTED
3. SACRED NICHES OR SMALL ROADSIDE
SHRINES ALONG ITALIAN ROADS
Rest in Peace Julius Larosa May 12th 2016
Pop Singer, known for his hit “Eh, Cumpari”
Died of natural causes in his home,
at the age of 86