52 The QUEE NS Courier • buzz • NOVEMBER 6, 2014 for breaking news visit www.queenscourier.com National Federation of Italian-American Societies awards scholarships The National Federation of Italian-American Societies Inc. held its 42nd annual awards and scholarship gala on Sunday, Oct. 26, at Gargiulo’s Restaurant in Brooklyn. Four students received Italian Heritage Scholarships and National Federation Certificates: Marissa DeTorre of Bishop Kearney High School; Enza Yoo of Bishop Kearney High School; Francesca Frasca of Fontbonne Hall Academy; and James Bruzzese of Xavier High School. The honorees were Joseph Mattone of the Mattone Group LLC, who received the Successful Professional Family Award; Rosario (Roy) Gangi of Gangi Plumbing and Heating Contractors, who received the Man of the Year Award; Francesco Pedulla of Pedulla Ceramic Tile, who received the Successful Businessman Award; and Joseph Vasile, attorney at law, who received the Distinguished Professional Award. The honorees Past honorees from the National Federation of Italian-American Societies Inc. Scholarship recipients with the honorees Frank Seddio and his wife (r) with an honoree and his family A plaque given by President Dr. Ferrara showing appreciation to Mr. Russo, one of the owners of Garguilos restaurant, for their generosity to this organization The WOW women: Seated: Claire Shulman, Linda DeSabato, Georgiana Reese. Standing: Debby Markell, Judge Marge McGovern, Sher Sperano The Bellio family The Bambino family with Joe Mattone Honoree Rosario (Roy) Gangi and his wife and daughter with Mrs. Bambino Mr. and Mrs. Richard De Zego Friends from the Gitto Farmers Market Mary Ann and Joe Mattone Mary Ann Mattone and son Michael Angelo Tabrizi
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