2021 Carnival
The East Hanover Italian American Club’s 2021 Carnival will be held from Tuesday, June 22nd,
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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The East Hanover Italian American Club’s 2021 Carnival will be held from Tuesday, June 22nd,
Due to the COVID-19 crisis, the East Hanover Italian Amerian Club announces the following cancellations:
E-mails will be sent to all members with further updates. Please stay healthy and safe!
East Hanover Italian American Club
P.O. Box 561
East Hanover, NJ 07936