Columbus Day Wreath-Laying Ceremony
Thank you to everyone who attended our wreath-laying ceremony Sunday morning in honor of Columbus
October 11, 2021
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The 2022 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Aldo Zuppichini, Lifetime Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Thats How We Roll LLC
Man of the Year – Michael Stivala, CEO of Suburban Propane
Woman of the Year – Carolyn Jandoli, Councilwoman of East Hanover, Associate VP Merck of Merck & Co.
Entrepreneur of the Year – Danielle Delvescovo, Owner of ‘Dance With Danielle’ of East Hanover
Lifetime Achievement Award – Steven Caponegro, Florham Park K-8 School District Superintendent
Lifetime Achievement Award – Maria Caponegro Carell, Superintendent of the Hanover Park Regional High School District
Parade Princess –Allessandra Laracca
The 2019 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Chris Coccia, Coccia Real Estate Group
Man of the Year – Anthony Iacullo, Esq., Attorney at Law
Woman of the Year – Natalee Vaccaro Bartlett, Superintendent of Schools, East Hanover School District
Entrepreneur of the Year – John Gunello, Direct Waste Services inc.
Athlete of the Year – Giuseppe Rossi, Professional Italian Club Soccer Player
Parade Princess – Valentina Ashley Marr
The 2018 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Mayor Joseph Pannullo – Mayor of East Hanover
Man of the Year – Franco Porporino, Jr. – owner of Fresco da Franco Restaurant, radio host and executive producer
Woman of the Year – Rosanna Imbriano – R.I. Consulting
Entrepreneur of the Year – Marco Laracca, Esq. – Bio & Laracca
Entertainer of the Year – Gregg Giannotti – Cohost, “Boomer & Gio,” WFAN Sports Radio. Watch his interview talking about the parade on Hip New Jersey, a television show that airs on HometowneTV and NJ on Air!
The 2017 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Cristina Fontanelli, Award-winning Singer/PBS-TV Host
Man of the Year – Henry J. Amoroso, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Woman of the Year – Marisa Spagnoletti, Owner of Lucy’s Gift
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sorrento’s Bakery
Entertainer of the Year – Vic DiBitetto, comedian
The 2016 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Teresa Priolo, Reporter and Anchor, Fox 5 News
Man of the Year – William Barrett, Esq., Mandelbaum Salsburg
Woman of the Year – Karen Casalaro, Founder, Halos for Angels
Entrepreneur of the Year – Angelo Sansano, Henry O’Baker Insurance Agency
Humanitarian Award – Father Owen B. Moran, Pastor, of St. Rose Lima Church
Grand Marshal
Michael Castaldo, Entertainer
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Woman of the Year
Stephanie Del Preore Oliver, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, LIU Brooklyn
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Man of the Year
Tom Maoli, CEO, Maserati of Morris County & Lexus of Route 10
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr. David Barrett, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center
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Parade Princess
Graciella Angelina Fernicola
Grand Marshal
Cindy Vero, Radio Personality
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Woman of the Year
Carol Grossi, Superintendent, Hanover Park Regional High School District
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Man of the Year
Charlie Napoli, C&L Towing
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Entrepreneurs of the Year
Nanina’s in the Park & Park Savoy
Joe Maurillo Bio | Barry Maurillo Bio | Vito Cucci Bio | Video
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Ace Alanga Italian Heritage Award
DiPaolo Bakery of Verona
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Parade Princess
Francesca DeFillippes
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Parade Dedication
James Gandolfini
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Grand Marshal
Dan Mannarino, Anchor/Reporter, WPIX 11 News
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Italian-American Women of the Year
Cristina Mirda, Accardi & Mirda, PC
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Italian-American Man of the Year
John G. Centanni, Newark Fire Department Chief
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Italian-American Entrepreneur of the Year
Anthony & Sons Bakery
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Italian-American Humanitarian of the Year
NYPD Officer Larry DePrimo
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Parade Princess Riley J. Principe
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Grand Marshall
Ken Rosato, Anchor, WABC-7
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Italian-American Woman of the Year
Maria Cucciniello
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Italian American Man of The Year
Andre Chiavelli, Emiliani Enterprises
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Ace Alagna Achievement Award: The Italian Tribune
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Thank you to everyone who attended our wreath-laying ceremony Sunday morning in honor of Columbus
Although there will be no Morris County Columbus Day Parade this year, the East Hanover
Thank you for joining us at our annual carnival! Click here to view photos.
East Hanover Italian American Club
P.O. Box 561
East Hanover, NJ 07936