Brent Linton taking a cover picture for the Chronicle Journal at the old Italian Hall building.
Every long weekend in August the Italian Society of Port Arthur stages "Festa Italiana" a celebration of Italian culture, including song, dance, art, music, food and most importantly people.
John Pino, Benny Melchiorre, and Ralph Mauro (Grimaldi) get ready for some publicity pictures.
Victorio and his accordian, Pasquale Pucci , Frank Benincasa, Freddy Brizzi, the big guy, Pepi Gini.
Every year singers from near and far. One of the success stories is the friendship developed with "Les Contatori" from Virginia Minnesota. Thanks to Bruno Scipioni, choir leader, and the choir for their friendships.
1998 - Here the Stilla family is seen posing for a picture.
Three men and the Meatball Machine !
Domenic Cristoforo on the left, Freddi Brizzi, in the back, and Jimmy on the left.
(Jimmy's Polish but a cousin from way, way back )
The Ladies in the Kitchen - 1999
Eva DeAmics, Domenica Mancusoe, Iolanda, Marissa Mancuso, Peppina Rassat.
2001 - Chairman
Louie Garofalo on a Harley - Riding into the sunet !
1948 - Mr.
Francesco Garafolo - (Rogliano, Cosenza)
Regimento Garibaldi !
In the picture, volunteer Benny Melchiorre and one of the major organizers of the Festa over the years, together with Carlo Benincasa. Benny Melchiorre can be found at Auto-medic, where the more important cultural matters of the Italian Society of Port Arthur are discussed as "the Doctor" works on your vehicles together with Tony DiGiuseppe.
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