UNICO inaugural pig roast fun time
Fiorelli's in Blakely provided the setting as the Keystone Chapter of UNICO National celebrated its first anniversary with an inaugural charity pig roast.
Peter Noto, general chairman, was assisted by Cathy Bianchi, Mary DePalma and Michele McDade, co-chairwomen, in planning the event. The Children's Advocacy Center of NEPA was the event's primary beneficiary.
The evening began with a greeting by "Sweet Charity," the Charity Pig Roast character, a.k.a. Shirley Siragusa. Dani-elle provided vocals during the open bar cocktail hour.
Mark E. McDade, master of ceremonies, introduced Peter Noto, who gave the welcome. The Rev. Joseph Cipriano gave the invocation. Ray Tropeano led the Pledge of Allegiance.
The pig roast theme carried through the evening with papier-mâché pig centerpieces created by students of Scranton High teacher David Schulte, coupled with chocolate treats and a display of three perfectly roasted pigs. An Italian buffet followed complete with Italian cookies and an espresso bar.
Raffle prizes included a money umbrella and a mystery pig filled with money.
Danny Argo and Kenny "G" entertained with dinner and dancing music.
UNICO National members attending the inaugural event included Glenn Pettinato, immediate past national president; Chip Calabro, eastern regional governor chairman; Tom Gatto, PA II district governor; Joe Cerullo, PA I district governor; Joseph Pierangeli, Wilkes-Barre chapter president; and Jerry Arnese, Patricia Calabro, Yvonne Gatto and Terri Pettinato, representing the Carbondale chapter, which sponsored the chartering of the Keystone Chapter just one year ago.
On the guest list
Among those attending the Charity Pig Roast were Paul and Jennifer Aglialoro, Gerald Arnese, Chris and Kimberly Arnone, Joseph and Ann Arnone, Lori Baress, Jean Barnaba, Kenneth and Marci Barnansky, Grace Berardi, Carl and Cathy Bianchi, Theresa Bourassa, George and Diana Brotschal, Julie Brown, Pat Bryla, Ed Bush, Chip and Pat Calabro, Santo Cancelleri, Michelle Cantafio, Nicholas Carlucci, Tom Carlucci, Leonard and Mary Rose Carlucci, Ann Marie Carter, Paul Catalano, Al and Dolly Caterino, Joe and Gloria Cerullo, Frank and Mary Ann Coviello, the Rev. Joseph Cipriano, Jim and Barbara Colangelo, Dr. Jason and Melanie Collins, Robert and Sandra Collins, Betty Cook, Tom Crispino, Joe Cusick, Angie D'Angola, Joe and Alyce DeAntona, Guy and Mary DePalma, Andy and Emily DeStefano, Ernie and Phyllis DeStefano, Gene and Toni DiVizio, Tom Doherty, Ronnie and Lorraine Donati, Rose Ann Dougherty, District Justice Alyce Hailstone Farrell, Niccole Fent, Bob Fiorelli, Jay Fumanti, Anthony and Chrissie Garzella, Tom and Yvonne Gatto, Jeff Gaus, Eleanore Ghilardi, Rhiannon and Sharon Gombita, Sandra Graziano, Fred and Pat Gubitose, Daniel Hailstone, Dr. Chris and Marie Hobbie, Carmela Iannetta, Loree Jannicelli, Ev and Bonnie Jones, Basil and Debbie Kleha, Dani-elle Kleha, Fran Roland Kovaleski, Dr. Guido and Mary Ann LaPorta, Ed and Lenore Latarewicz, Gary Lewis, Joseph Lorenzetti, Jim and Mary Mack, Angeline Manci, Stephen and Dorothy Mariani, Frances Marrazzo, Anthony and Louise Marrone, Rob Mazzoni, Mark E. and Michele McDade, Michael McDade, Cherie', Dolores and John Mecca, Anthony Medici, Robert and Joan Ann Michlowski, Fred Mitchell, Melanie Naro, Peter and Sallie Noto, Rachelle Paul, Carm and Barb Pettinato, Glenn and Terri Pettinato, Joseph Pierangeli, Dr. Adrienne Pierangeli, Dr. Jeff and Patti Grande Rieder, Roger Pryor, Robert and Judy Quinlan, Ted and Valerie Riggi, Joe and Gloria Rizzo, Shannon Roche, Marguerite Ruggiero, Joe and Karen Sadowski, T.J. and Jessica Savero, Marie Scaringi, Robert Scartelli, Marie Schumacher, Carmen and Carol Scrimalli, Marion Sebastianelli, Dave and Frani Shannon, Carolyn Simonetti, Cheryl Smith, Dr. Jay and Sheryl Lynn Sochoka, Joe Stanek, Scott Staniszewski, Nicholas and Carol Stroumtsos, Ann Summa, Ann Marie Sylvester, Salvatore and Myra Taffera, Pat and Tillie Tarantini, Bill and Maya Tigue, Janet Tigue, Karen Tigue, Alex Treslar, Ray and Theresa Tropeano, Joseph Vesey, Richard and Andrea Vincenti, Marilyn Vitali, Gene and Jean Marie Warpus, David Wenzel, Margaret Williams, Tom and Linda Wishard and Nettie Wormuth.
High notes
Commonwealth Health-affiliated hospitals from Lackawanna County will recognize and thank their dedicated volunteers at special commemorative luncheons. Planners and honorees include Kena Patel and Judy White, Regional Hospital of Scranton volunteers; Gayle Averill and Aadarsh Dhaded, Moses Taylor volunteers; Mary Fran Moskwa, Scranton, volunteer coordinator; Mary Ann Ragnacci, Dunmore, assistant chief nursing officer, and Sonia Sandhaus, HELP Program coordinator, all of Moses Taylor Hospital.