gennaio / January 2024
Meet Rocco
In a recent episode of Italians in Maryland (click video to watch) meet Rocco Mazzulli, a young, talented and very promising artist born and raised in Little Italy. Rocco was interviewed by Nicolino Applauso at the neighborhood's Italian Heritage Festival last fall. "I was impressed by his art and professionalism," said Applauso. Rocco is the son of Christopher & Mary Grace Mazzulli, and grandson of Gloria & Lou Mazzulli, Jr., Little Italy business owners.
Italian roots, American dreams
HISTORY OF ITALIAN IMMIGRATION MUSEUM,
A GEM IN SOUTH PHILLY
Should you find yourself near the South Street area of Philadelphia, the Filitalia Foundation houses a wonderful and interesting Italian Immigration Museum in the Filitalia International Language & Cultural Center. Pictured is Saverio Nestico (right), President of Filitalia International, the son of Filitalia's founder. In December, Nestico welcomed Suzanna Molino (center, with husband Ken Singleton), director of Promotion Center for Little Italy, Baltimore; and two of Suzanna's cousins visiting from Luras, Sardinia, Italy: Zahra Lafhouli Mossa (left) and Gianna Mossa (right).
  • Testimonials of Italians who saw their American dream come true
  • Stories about the struggles of millions of immigrants during the era of The Great Arrival in the USA
  • Famous explorers who discovered the New World
  • Italian American founding fathers
  • American monuments built by Italian artisans
  • Authentic barber shop from the 1960s
  • Photos and stories of local history about South Philadelphia
MUSEUM HOURS

10am - 3pm
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday
Closed
Thursday & Sunday

215.334.8882
1834 E. Passyunk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19148
filitaliainternational.org
Little Italy Neighborhood Association
Blast from the past
Submitted by Lynne Tuccy
Parrish, Florida
circa 1940s

"My family lived at 922 Fawn Street; our surname was spelled as both Iannarelli and Annarelli. My paternal grandmother was Mary Agnes Lavezza; my grandfather was Michael Iannarelli. I wish I could get back to Little Italy. I have so many fond memories. It seemed like we were all related!"
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Photos must be Little Italy or Italian immigrant-related.
Events
Click video to watch a FUN 2-minute cartoon
about St. Leo's Carryout Ravioli Dinner!
2024 LODGE DUES ... Membership renewals for the Little Italy Lodge are open. If you were not a 2023 member yet have been a member previously, come on back! For those considering membership, the newer bylaws state that membership is open also to non-Italians. Annual dues are $50, payable to Little Italy Lodge #2286. Click to pay online, To mail a check, email Teresa Lenzenweger for instructions.
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Click on cartoon above to watch a FUN 2-minute video
about Promotion Center for Little Italy!
a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization established 2010
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