Noteworthy Trentini
ITTONA'S Memorial Plaque - "Hall of Fame"
In honor of those who have dedicated outstanding service in the preservation and promotion of our Trentino heritage.
ALBERT PILATI |
FRANK MARINI |
JOSEPH ZANONI JR. |
VITTORIO ECCHER |
LUCIANO TRAVAGLIA |
REV. BONIFACIO BOLOGNANI OSF |
SILVIO "SAKS" J. LORENZI |
LENO FELIX ANSELMI |
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LOUIS ROSSI |
BORTOLO "BERT" ZANONI |
A Dedication to Eugene and Patricia Pellegrini - "25 Years of Tireless Service"
After twenty-five years of dedicated service as ITTONA's Club President, Eugene "Gene" Pellegrini officially passed the polenta paddle onto Ben Maganzini, ITTONA's new Club President, at ITTONA's 17th Biennale Convention, held in New York City in July 2006. Together with his wife, Patricia, ITTONA's Club Secretary, the Pellegrinis were honored for their many years of continuous, selfless and tireless humanitarian efforts. Without their incredible teamwork, ITTONA would never be where it is today, neither would ITTONA be what it now is, and for this we are all eternally grateful! Gene was there in 1974, when it all began, moreover was and still is the catalyst behind ITTONA's North American success. Both his and Patricia's contributions will never be forgotten; indeed, their legacy lives on, and their presence brings us all to a standing ovation. Gene, in his own words at the Convention, "...had to fight back the tears..." in the emotional-filled event of their ceremonious rite of passage. Our hats go off to both of them, and our hearts will always be with them both. No words could ever adequately express our gratitude regarding both Patricia's and Gene's outstanding efforts and endless beneficence!