They volunteer their time, and tirelessly give of themselves to make Festa Italiana an outstanding, successful festival.
They are indispensable, we’re proud to know them and we can’t thank them enough for everything they do. Sono stelle. They are stars.
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Joseph Emanuele, Chairman Joe Vella, Chairman BANK ON GROUNDS Festa Italiana BEVERAGE MANAGER/COORDINATOR Mike Maida, Manager BOCCE John Alioto, Co-Manager CHILDREN’S PROGRAMS Richard O. Alswager, Manager COMP TICKET CONTROL Laurie Bisesi CUCINA SHOWCASE Marie Andaloro-Lieber, Manager ENTERTAINMENT/PRODUCTION Tim Kezman, Co-Manager Kathy Lanser, Co-Manager John Calarco, Co-Manager EQUIPMENT SET UP – GROUNDS Ted Catalano, Co-Manager Christopher Bartolone, Co-Manager FESTA DRIVERS Ed Ciano, Manager FESTA FINE ART TENT Valorie Sanfilippo Schleicher, Co-Manager Joe Schleicher, Co-Manager FESTA OFFICE Constance Palmer, Exec. Admin. Asst. FESTA PR & MARKETING TEAM Jessica Vollrath Huebner, Reputation Partners Julia Ostlund, Reputation Partners FESTA SECURITY/RADIOS/FIRST Joe Jannazzo, Jr., Manager FOOD COMMITTEE Rich Busalacchi, Manager GATE CONTROL Carlo Besasie, Manager GOLF CARTS Elise Fritchie, Co-Manager Jenna Alioto, Co-Manager GONDOLAS Peter Russo, Manager HOSPITALITY-CATERING TEAM E. Patric Trusty II – Bartolotta Catering INFORMATION BOOTH Bill & Karen Dickinson, Co-Managers ITALIAN IDOL Andrew Etier, Co-Manager Sandy Winard, Co-Manager ITALIAN TIMES NEWSPAPER Tom Hemman, Manager MASS/PROCESSION Sal Lococo, Co-Manager Sr. Marie Louise Balistrieri, Co-Manager Ted Catalano, Ushers |
OPENING CEREMONIES
Joanne Czubek, Co-Manager Rosemary DeRubertis, Co-Manager OPERATIONS-GROUNDS Tony Piacentini, Manager Ted Catalano Christopher Bartolone PARADE Gina Jorgensen, Manager POMPEII DRY GOODS Chuck Lazzaro, Manager POMPEII RELIGIOUS & HERITAGE PHOTO EXHIBIT Christine Conley, Manager Susie Christiansen, Assistant RADIO BASE Linda Kopacka, Manager RAFFLE BOOTH Elizabeth Ceraso, Manager REGIONAL EXHIBIT Christina Ziino, Co-Manager Fran Sorrenti-Tollefson, Co-manager SIGNS Joanne Czubek, Co-Manager Rosemary DeRubertis, Co-Manager SOCCER/FUTSAL Michael Palmisano, Manager SPONSORS Christine Catalano, Manager VIP DAY William A. Jennaro, Manager VISITORS FROM ITALY Joseph Zambito VOLUNTEER TENT Tony Lupo, Manager VOLUNTEER TICKET DISTRIBUTION Joanne Czubek, Manager WATER DISTRIBUTION Vince Bisesi, Manager WHEELCHAIRS Tony Olivo, Manager WILLIAMSBURG-MARKETPLACE Maria Salvo, Manager WINE TENT Gina Spang, Co-Manager Mike Maida, Co-Manager |
