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Columbian Lawyers Association
First Judicial Department
Fiftieth Annual
Rapallo Award Luncheon
HONORABLE JOHN A. BARONE
Justice of the Supreme Court
State of New York
Twelfth Judicial District
April 18, 2015
The Waldorf Astoria
CHARLES A. RAPALLO
Charles A. Rapallo, whose father, Antonio Rapallo, was an attorney, educator, and
linguist, was the first jurist of Italian American descent elected to the Court of
Appeals of the State of New York. He was among the first seven judges to serve on
the Court when the new state Constitution was adopted in 1869 after the
Constitutional Conventions of 1867 and 1868. Sworn in July 4th, 1870 at 46 years
of age, he served as an Associate Judge until his death on December 28, 1887. The
first volumes of New York Reports, published during Judge Rapallo’s tenure on the
Court of Appeals, contain many of Judge Rapallo’s opinions embracing a wide
range of subjects and displaying the resources of a powerful mind informed by
reading and reflection. In the combination of qualities which qualify an individual
for the Court of Appeals, Judge Rapallo had few, if any, superiors. He possessed
intellectual gifts of a high order, integrity of purpose, a calm and dispassionate
temper, great good sense, a solid judgement, and these, united with learning and a
power of philosophical analysis, constitute him one of the outstanding judges to
have served on the Court of Appeals. Judge Rapallo was one of the dedicated
lawyers and jurists responsible for the formation of the Association of the Bar of the
City of New York; he was elected a member of its first executive committee. Judge
Rapallo’s distinguished and outstanding judicial career, his great contributions to
the legal profession, as well as his exemplary service as the first American of Italian
origin to sit on the Court of Appeals, is the inspiration for which the Columbian
Lawyers Association has established the CHARLES A. RAPALLO AWARD.
Previous Recipients of the Rapallo Award
1966 S. SAMUEL DiFALCO
Surrogate, New York County
1992 JOSEPH E. CERBONE
Justice, Supreme Court
1967 LOUIS J. CAPOZZOLI
Associate Justice, Appellate Division
1993 ANTONIN SCALIA
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
1968 JOHN F. SCILEPPI
Associate Judge, Court of Appeals
1994 MICHAEL A. CORRIERO
Judge, Court of Claims, State of New York
1969 MARIO A. PROCACCINO
Comptroller, City of New York
1995 ANGELA M. MAZZARELLI
1970 PAUL P. RAO
Chief Judge, United States Customs Court
1996 RUDOLPH W. GIULIANI
Mayor, City of New York
1971 M. HENRY MARTUSCELLO
1997 JOSEPH N. GIAMBOI
1972 MARIO BIAGGI
United States Congressman
1998 GEORGE E. PATAKI
Govenor, State of New York
1973 JOHN P. LOMENZO
New York Secretary of State
1999 GUY VELELLA
State Senator, State of New York
1974 VINCENT A. LUPIANO
2000 PETER A. PISCITELLI
Attorney/Public Servant
1975 DOMINICK L. GABRIELLI
2001 ANTHONY J. CUTRONA
1976 MARIO M. CUOMO
Secretary of State
2002 FRANCIS A. NICOLAI
Administrative Judge, Supreme Court,
Ninth Judicial District
1977 XAVIER C. RICCOBONO
Associate Justice. Appellate Term, Supreme Court
1978 EDWARD D. RE
Chief Judge, United States Customs Court
1979 BENJAMIN R. CIVILETTI
Attorney General of the United States
2003 GUIDO CALABRESI
Circuit Judge, US Court of Appeals, Second Circuit
2004 GERALD V. ESPOSITO
Administrative Judge, Supreme Court,
Bronx County, Civil Branch
1980 ALFRED ASCIONE
2005 JOSEPH G. GOLIA
Associate Justice, Appellate Term,
2nd & 11th Judicial Districts
1981 MARIE M. LAMBERT
Surrogate
2006 MICHAEL L. PESCE
Presiding Justice, Appellate Term
2nd & 11th Judicial Districts
1982 LOUIS FUSCO, JR.
Assistant Administrative Judge, Supreme Court
1983 VITO J. TITONE
1984 ALPHONSE M. D’AMATO
United States Senator
1985 GUY J. MANGANO
1986 MARIO MEROLA
District Attorney
1987 JOSEPH W. BELLACOSA
1988 VINCENT TESE
Director, Economic Development, State of New York
1989 ANITA R. FLORIO
1990 EUGENE L. NARDELLI
1991 JOHN E. SPRIZZO
Judge, United States District Court
2007 SAMUEL A. ALITO, JR.
Associate Justice, Supreme Court of the United States
2008 JANET DIFIORE
District Attorney, Westchester County
2009 GEORGE D. SALERNO / PAUL A. VICTOR
Justices, Supreme Court
2010 PHILIP G. MINARDO
Administrative Judge, 13th Judicial District
2011 A. GAIL PRUDENTI
Presiding Justice, Appellate Division
2012 PATRICIA M. DIMANGO
Deputy Administrative Judge for Criminal Matters
Supreme Court, Kings County
2013 VICTORIA A. GRAFFEO
Associate Justice, New York State Court of Appeals
2014 WILLIAM F. MASTRO
Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department
www.ColumbianLawyers.com
Officers & Directors
Stephen J. Savva............................................................................. President
Maria A. Guccione.........................................................First Vice President
Marianne E. Bertuna..................................................Second Vice President
Robert M. Greco............................................................................. Treasurer
Paolo Strino...................................................................Executive Secretary
Ottavio Mannarino........................................................Recording Secretary
Sigismondo Renda......................................................... Financial Secretary
Clara Flebus...........................................................Corresponding Secretary
Joseph J. Longo...................................................................Parliamentarian

Board of Directors
Christopher A. Quaranta, Chairman
Vincent A. Apicella
Gerard A. Bilotto
Suzanne J. Adams
2015
2015
2015
Antoinette Gallo
2016
Hon. Nicholas J. Iacovetta 2016
Joseph A. Maria
2016
Hon. John DeChiaro
2017
Matthew V. Grieco
2017
Hon. John M. Perone (Ret.) 2017

PAST PRESIDENTS
Thomas Cartelli (Dec’d)
Sylvester Cosentino (Dec’d)
Ferdinand J. Mondello (Dec’d)
Michael W. Lapenna (Dec’d)
Salvatore A. Locurto (Dec’d)
Nicholas P. Iannuzzi (Dec’d)
Edward Papantonio (Dec’d)
Joseph Contiguglia (Dec’d)
Alexander A. Delle Cese (Dec’d)
Philip A. Greco
Paul A. Liggio
Charles J. Garbarini (Dec’d)
Joseph F. Fichera (Dec’d)
Dominic J. Masucci (Dec’d)
Alexander A. Miuccio
Hon. Joseph N. Giamboi
Francis X. Galdi
Peter A. Canevari (Dec’d)
S.J. Berardino (Dec’d)
Vincent R. Rippa
Alfred F. Sica
Albert W. Petraglia
Frank P. Mangiatordi
Edward T. Di Tomasso (Dec’d)
Louis R. Aidala
Joseph B. Corpina
S. Paul Squitieri
Joseph P. Albanese (Dec’d)
Vincent J. Cuttita
Rose A. Caputo
F.V. Mina (Dec’d)
James Robert Fauci (Dec’d)
William Apuzzo
P. Charles Di Lorenzo
Thomas S. Bellone
Ronald V. Zezima
Nanette C. Taccetta
Louis L. Benza
Dawn M. Florio
Cirino M. Bruno
Hon. Anthony J. Fiorella, Jr.
Richard M. Biaggi
Arthur L. Aidala
Lorraine C. Corsa
Joseph R. DeMatteo
Andrew J. Maggio
Stephen J. Savva, President
Presidents Message,
On behalf of the Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, I am proud to
welcome you to the 50th Annual Rapallo Award Luncheon in the Waldorf Astoria's historic Grand
Ballroom.
As Italians, we learn from an early age that tradition, heritage and history are important aspects of
our culture. Celebrating milestones and achievements with close friends and family is always a joyous
occasion, which is why we are so very pleased to have you here with us this afternoon.
On June 11, 1966, the first Charles A. Rapallo award was presented in this same room to The
Honorable S. Samuel Di Falco, who was at the time, the Surrogate for New York County. Although Judge
Di Falco is no longer with us, we are fortunate to have with us today, the original organizer of this event,
Past President Philip A. Greco.
The Association chose to use Charles A. Rapallo as the namesake of a special annual award,
because he was a jurist of Italian heritage whose life achievements and commitment to public service are
unparalleled. As the first Italian-American to serve on the New York Court of Appeals, Judge Rapallo's
career was a model of outstanding jurisprudence. Born on September 15, 1823, to an Italian immigrant
father, Judge Rapallo's path to the highest Court in our State was far from simple. He was educated
exclusively at home by his father, Anthony, a well-accomplished New York lawyer, who was fluent in
English, Italian, French and Spanish. After a seven-year apprenticeship with his father, Judge Rapallo was
admitted to the New York Bar at just 21 years of age. Thereafter, he enjoyed a successful career in private
practice as a highly sought-after civil and appellate attorney with an impressive client list which included
Mutual Life Insurance and the Erie Railroad Company. When not practicing law, he volunteered his time
with professional associations and was a founding member of the Association of the Bar of the City of
New York.
In 1870, although Charles Rapallo never actively engaged in politics or held public office, he was
nominated and ultimately elected to a fourteen-year term on the New York Court of Appeals. It is reported
that his election was based almost exclusively upon his reputation among the bench and bar as one of the
most competent lawyers in the State of New York.
We have gathered at the Waldorf for the past five decades to present an award in Judge Rapallo's
name to jurists, attorneys, public servants and distinguished citizens of Italian descent who now comprise
a most impressive list. Each year, a new recipient is selected by the Board of Directors after determining
that they have served the legal profession, the community and society with singular distinction.
This year it is our privilege to pay tribute to the Honorable John A. Barone for his numerous
contributions to the legal profession, community and society. Just as the impressive list of recipients who
have come before him, Judge Barone's commitment to public service and the legal profession embodies
the unique characteristics and principles that the Charles A. Rapallo Award is intended to celebrate and
promote. It is particularly rewarding to offer this award to a man who not only selflessly serves the people
as a member of the Bench, but also is an active member of our Bar Association who regularly attends
meetings, breaks bread with us and who even contributes as a volunteer lecturer for our CLE program.
The Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department is most honored to present the 50th
Annual Charles A. Rapallo Award to The Honorable John A. Barone, this 18th day of April, 2015.
Sincerely,
Stephen J. Savva
President
2015 RAPALLO AWARD LUNCHEON
LUNCHEON CHAIRPERSON
Marianne E. Bertuna
D AIS AND PROTOCOL
Vincent J. Cuttita
C HAIRPERSONS EMERITUS
Philip A. Greco
Ci rino M. Bruno
JOURNAL AD
Joseph Maria
Arthur L. Aidala
Alida Verdino
LUNCHEON COMMITTEE
Suzanne J. Adams
Arthur L. Aidala
Louis R. Aidala
Vi ncent J. Cuttita
Joseph R. DeMatteo
Clara Flebus
Honorable Joseph N. Giamboi
Joseph A. Maria
Christopher A. Quaranta
Confederation of Columbian Lawyers Associations
Greater Metropolitan Area
www.ColumbianLawyers.org
Anthony J. Emmanuel Maria A. Guccione
Stefanie A. Buffa
Maria Paragona
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President
Vice President
Corresponding Secretary
Recording Secretary
BROOKLYN
Bartholomew T. Russo, President
Q UEENS
James Pagano, President
NEW YORK - BRONX
Stephen J. Savva, President
ROCKLAND COUNTY
G. Nicholas Del Pizzo, President
N ASSAU
Albert Patraglia, President
S UFFOLK
Stefanie Mazzotta, President
WESTCHESTER
Josephine Trovini, President

National Italian American Bar Association
Dino Mazzone, President
P. Charles DiLorenzo, Executive Vice President
Sigismondo F. Renda, Treasurer
Peter S. Balistreri, Secretary
Prof. Peter Previte - Historian
Joseph Sena, Regional Vice President
Event Program
DAIS INTRODUCTION ..................................................... Arthur L. Aidala
Past President
PRESENTATION OF COLORS ...............................New York State Courts
Ceremonial Unit
ITALIAN NATIONAL ANTHEM............................................Douglas Jabara
PATRIOTIC MEDLEY. ................................................. Hon. John A. Milano
Former Justice, Supreme Court, Queens County
CHAIRPERSON’S WELCOME.....................................Marianne E. Bertuna
Second Vice President & Rapallo Luncheon Chair
INVOCATION ................................................ Rev. Raymond Nobiletti, M.M.
Pastor, The Church of the Transfiguration
PRESIDENT’S WELCOME ................................................. Stephen J. Savva
President
PRESENTATION OF RAPALLO AWARD .......................... John E. Zuccotti
Former First Deputy Mayor of the City of New York
ACCEPTANCE OF RAPALLO AWARD ......................Hon. John A. Barone
Justice of the Supreme Court, State of New York, Twelfth Judicial District
FIFTIETH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ......Hon. Patricia M. DiMango
Keynote Speaker and 2012 Rapallo Recipient
PRESENTATION OF 50th ANNIVERSARY MEDALS............Past Presidents
HON. JOHN A. BARONE
John A. Barone is a Justice of the Supreme Court of the State of New York serving in the
County of the Bronx. He was appointed Judge of the Criminal Court of the City of New York
by Mayor David Dinkins in 1992 and re-appointed by Mayor Rudolph Giuliani. In 2000 he was
elected to the Supreme Court. He sat in the Criminal Term of Supreme Court but also handled
selected civil cases. In 2006 he transferred to the Civil Term. In 2012, he became the Presiding
Justice of the Commercial Part in Bronx County.
Justice Barone is a graduate of Holy Cross High School in Queens. He received his BA from
Fordham University in 1970. He graduated magna cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa. He was also
commissioned as an Officer in the US Army Reserve in which he served until his honorable
discharge as Captain in 1980. He is a graduate of the Harvard Law School.
Upon his release from active duty, in 1974, he served as Assistant Counsel in the New York
City Department of City Planning. He entered private practice in 1977 with the firm of Blanc
and Spielberg and then with the firm of Moore, Berson, Lifflander and Mewhinney, both in
Manhattan. He specialized in corporate and commercial litigation and trusts and estates. In
1983, he accepted an appointment to serve as Principal Law Assistant to Justice Harold
Silverman in Supreme Court, Bronx County. In 1990, he returned to private practice.
Always active in civic and charitable affairs, he currently sits on the Board of Trustees of St.
Barnabas Hospital in the Bronx and the Enrico Fermi Cultural Center, also in Bronx County. He
is an active member of the Tri-State Italian American Congress, The Columbian Lawyers of the
First Department and the Sons of Italy.
He has received awards for his work from the Counsel General of Italy, Fordham University
the Bronx borough President, the United Hospital Fund, the Council of Belmont Organizations,
FIERI, the New York State Guard, and the Catholic Communications Organization Radio
Maria. He is the author of articles which have appeared in the New York Law Journal and the
Bronx Bar Association Journal.
He resides in Bronx County with his wife, Rosemary. Their son, Joseph, is a Lieutenant in the
New York City Police Department. Joseph and his wife, Serli have presented them with two
beautiful grandchildren: John Paul and Isabella.
Seated At The DAIS
HON. THOMAS A. ADAMS
HON. MATTHEW J. D’EMIC
HON. VICTORIA A. GRAFFEO
Administrative Judge
Administrative Judge, Criminal Matters,
Former Judge, Court of Appeals
Supreme Court Nassau County
2013 Rapallo Award Recipient
HON. JOHN A. BARONE
HON. VINCENT DEL GIUDICE
PHILIP A. GRECO
Supreme Court, Twelfth Judicial
Past President of the Columbian Lawyers
HON. JANET DiFIORE
Rapallo Chairman Emeritus & Founder
Association, First Judicial Department
District
District Attorney of Westchester County
HON. JOSEPH W. BELLACOSA
HON. NICHOLAS J. IACOVETTA
Supreme Court, Bronx County
Former Justice
New York State Court of Appeals
HON. PATRICIA M. DiMANGO
HON. ANGELA G. IANNACCI
50th Anniversary Key Note Speaker
Appellate Term, Second Department
MARIANNE E. BERTUNA
Rapallo Award Chairperson
CIRINO M. BRUNO
HON. RANDALL T. ENG
HON. BARBARA R. KAPNICK
Presiding Justice,
Appellate Division, First Department
Appellate Division, Second Department
HON. LAWRENCE S. KNIPEL
Past President of the Columbian
Lawyers Association, First Judicial
HON. RALPH FABRIZIO
Administrative Judge, Civil Matters,
Department, Rapallo Chairman
Kings County
HON. PAUL G. FEINMAN
HON. CARL J. LANDICINO
HON. ANITA R. FLORIO
HON. LEWIS LUBELL
Former Justice
Supreme County, Putnam County
Emeritus
HON. CARMEN B. CIPARICK
Former Associate Justice
HON. JOHN P. COLANGELO
Supreme Court Orange County
HON. MICHAEL A. CORRIERO
HON. JOSEPH N. GIAMBOI
Former Justice
Former Justice, Supreme Court
HON. DOMINIC R. MASSARO
Court of Claims
Bronx County
HON. JOSEPH MALTESE
Principal Representative, American
Judges Association to the United Nations
VINCENT J. CUTTITA
HON. JOSEPH G. GOLIA
Past President, Columbian Lawyers
Former Justice
HON. WILLIAM F. MASTRO
Appellate Term, Second Department
Senior Associate Justice
Rapallo Award Luncheon
Dais and Protocol
HON. ANGELA M. MAZZARELLI
HON. JOHN M. PERRONE
HON. SALIANN SCARPULLA
Former Justice, Bronx County
Supreme Court, New York County
Director, Columbian Lawyers
HON. DINO SORRENTINO
Deputy Counsul General of Italy In NY
HON. DOUGLAS E. McKEON
Administrative Judge
HON. MICHAEL L. PESCE
Presiding Justice Appellate Term Second
HON. VINCENT TESE
and Eleventh Judicial Districts
Chairman of FCB Financial Holdings
NYSE
HON. JOHN A. MILANO
1988 Rapallo Recipient
Queens County
HON. PETER PISCITELLI
Patriotic Medley
Attorney/Public Servant
HON. ROBERT TORRES
Administrative Judge, Criminal Term,
Bronx County
HON. PHILIP G. MINARDO
Supreme Court, Richmond County
HON. SUZANNE M. MONDO
HON. A. GAIL PRUDENTI
Chief Administrative Judge
HON. CHARLES M. TROIA
New York State Court System
Supreme Court, Richmond County
HON. DAVID B. VAUGHAN
HON. WILLIAM B. REBOLINI
HON. EUGENE L. NARDELLI
Supreme Court, Suffolk County
HON. PAUL A. VICTOR
Former Associate Justice
HON. JENNY RIVERA
Bronx County
HON. FRANK NERVO
HON. DINEEN RIVIEZZIO
Supreme Court, New York County
JOHN E. ZUCCOTTI
Former First Deputy Mayor of the City of
HON. FRANCIS A. NICOLAI
HON. WAYNE P. SAITTA
New York
Former Presiding Justice,
Presenter of the 2015 Rapallo Award
Appellate Term
Ninth & Tenth Judicial Districts
HON. GEORGE D. SALERNO
FR. RAYMOND NOBILETTI
Bronx County
Chaplain, Columbian Lawyers
HON. BARRY SALMAN
Pastor, Transfiguration Church
HON. DANIEL PALMIERI
STEPHEN J. SAVVA
Supreme Court, Nassau County
President, Columbian Lawyers
DISTINGUISHED GUESTS IN ATTENDANCE
Hon. Thomas Adams
Hon. Linda Jamieson
Hon. Victor Alfieri
Hon. Barry Kamins
Daniel Alessendrino, Chief Clerk, Supreme
Hon. John J. "JJ" Kelley
Court, Kings County
Hon. Tanya Kennedy
Hon. Daniel Angiolillo
Hon. Kathy King
Hon. Sylvia Ash
Hon. Donald Kurtz
Hon. Josephine Bastone
Michael Magliano, Chief of City Wide Operations
Hon. Eileen Bransten
Hon. Donna Marinacci
Hon. Joy Campanelli
Hon. Mario Mattei
Hon. Anthony Cannataro
Hon. Rosemarie Montalbano
Hon. Julianne Capetola
Hon. Louis Nock
Hon. Frank Carone
Hon. Anthony Paradiso
Hon. Theresa Ciccotto
Hon. Mark Partnow
Hon. Margaret Chan
Hon. Dakota Ramseur
Hon. Frances Connolly
Hon. Arthur Schack
Hon. Marianne Cyrulnik
Hon. Alan Scheinkman
Hon. James d'Auguste
Hon. Kenneth Sherman
Hon. Abena Darkeh
Hon. George Silver
Hon. John DeChiaro
Hon. Shawn Dya Simpson
Hon. Hector Diaz
Hon. Mary Smith
Hon. Bruna DiBiase
Hon. Jeffrey Sunshine
Hon. Pamela Fisher
Hon. Nancy Sunshine
Hon. Donna-Marie Golia
Hon. Peter Sweeney
Hon. James Golia
Hon. Alex Tisch
Hon. Bernard Graham
Hon. Thomas E. Walsh II
Hon. Desmond Green
Hon. Joseph Zayas
Hon. John Ingram
OUR GRACIOUS SUPPORTERS
EVENT SPONSOR
Stephen J. Savva, P.C.
ADVOCATES
Aidala, Bertuna & Kamins, P.C.
Bernfeld, DeMatteo & Bernfeld, LLP
Andrew J. Maggio
Joseph A. Maria
BENEFACTOR
Gerard Bilotto
Honorable Nicholas Iacovetta
Robert M. Greco
St. Barnabas Hospital
Honorable John M. Perone
Gallo Vittucci Klar, LLP
Alida Verdino
SPONSORS
Suzanne J. Adams
Louis R. Aidala & The Aidala Family
American Veggie
Vincent A. Apicella
Bickel & Brewer
Bronx County Bar Association
Brooklyn Columbian Lawyers Association
Michael V. Cibella
Honorable Carmen B. Ciparick
Irma Clemente
Congress of Italian American Organizations
Honorable Michael A. Corriero
Vincent J. Cuttita
Leonard D'Angelica
P. Charles DiLorenzo
George Farkas
Michael Farkas
The Farenga Family
Antoinette Gallo
Gersowitz Libo & Korek, P.C.
Hon. Victoria A. Graffeo
Kramer, Dillof, Livingston & Moore
David B. Lever & Associates, PLLC
Honorable Joseph N. Giamboi
Anthony Lamberti
Thomas Laquercia
SPONSORS
Joseph J. Longo
Law Offices of Mark L. McKew
Francis and Denise Menton
New York State Court Officers Association
Vincent Pitta
Thomas Principe
Christopher A. Quaranta
Regal Title Agency
Stephen J. Savva, P.C.
Maria Schwartz
Tri-State American Congress Inc.
Uguaglianza Northeast Bronx, Lodge #83 Sons
of Italy
NY Private Investigative Associates, LLC
New York Title
New York State Court Officers Association
Regal Title Agency
Mark Varrichio
Honorable Paul Victor
Robins Kaplan LLP
Seating List
Adams
Adams
Adovasio
Adovasio
Affa
Agins
Aidala
Aidala
Aidala
Aidala
Alfieri
Allesendrino
Aloi
Amen
Amendola
Angiollilo
Antonicelli
Apicella
Apicella
Apicella
Apicella
Apostolakos
Apuzzo
Arcuri
Ash
Astorina
Ateshoglou
Atlas
Bambina
Bambina
Bambina
Bambina
Bamundo
Barone
Barone
Barone
Barone
Bastone
Basuk
Basuk
Becker
Bellacosa
Suzanne
Hon. Thomas
Robert
Andrea
Andrew
Hillary
Louis
Mary Ann
Arthur
Luca
Hon. Victor
Daniel, Chief Clerk
Leonard
Doris
Joseph
Hon. Daniel
Susan
Vincent
Andrew
Rosina
Jennifer
Athanasia
Dante
Frank
Hon. Sylvia G.
Salvatore
Steven
Linda
Carl
Julianna
Nicholas
Lori
Steven
Rosemary
Joseph
Serli
Hon. John A.
Hon. Josephine
Daniel
Paul
Lisa
Hon. Joseph W.
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Benza
Bertuna
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Bertuna
Bertuna Haines
Biaggi
Bilotto
Bilotto
Bilski
Bonds
Bonds
Bove
Bransten
Brewer, III
Bruno
Campanelli
Cannataro
Cannavo
Cannavo, Jr.
Capetola
Capetola
Caputo
Carlisle
Carone
Cassandra Gullo
Cassano
Cerchione
Cerra
Cerra
Chan
Chang
Chirico
Ciarrocchi
Ciccotto
Ciparick
Clark
Codispoti
Colangelo
Connolly
Thomas
Robert
A.S.
Louis
Gerald
Nanette
Marianne
Dr. Christine
Richard
Gerard
Guest of Gerard
Christopher
Gary
Mrs. Gary
Michael
Hon. Eileen C.
William
Cirino M.
Hon. Joy
Hon. Anthony
Vito
Vito
Anthony
Hon. Julianne
Christopher
Prof. Jay
Hon. Frank V.
Jennifer
Marianne
Gregory
Thomas
Mrs. Thomas
Hon. Margaret
Eleanor
Vincent
Francesca
Hon. Theresa M.
Hon. Carmen B.
Jessica
Bruno
Hon. John P.
Hon. Frances
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Cuttita
Cuttita
Cyrulnik
D'Angelica
d'Auguste
D'Emic
Dana
Dapelo
Dapelo
Darkeh
DeChiaro
Del Giudice
Delianites
DeMarco
DeMatteo
DeMatteo
Denburg
DePaola
DePaola
Diaz
DiBiase
DiFiore
DiGiglio
DiLorenzo
DiLorenzo
DiMango
DiSalvo
Doerfler
Dreeben
Efstathiou
Eng
Esposito
Fabrizio
Famulari
Feinman
Kevin
Dr. Scott
Hon. Michael A.
Lorraine
Dr. Sal
Etsuka
Michael
Marianne
Kathleen
Vincent J.
Hon. Miriam
Leonard
Hon. James
Hon. Matthew
Thomas
Dawn
Jessica
Hon. Abena
Hon. John
Hon. Vincent
Dean
Dorothy
Joseph
Donna
Stephen
John
Samuel
Hon. Hector
Hon. Bruna
Hon. Janet
Angela
Charles
Dr. AnneMarie
Hon. Patricia M.
Katherine
Elizabeth
Nancy
Arianna
Hon. Randall T.
Susan
Hon. Ralph
Dominic
Hon. Paul G.
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Dais
Finocchio
Finocchio
Fisher
Flebus
Florio
Florio
Florio
Fragale
Frese
Frese
Fuld-DeMatteo
Fusco
Gallo
Gallo
Gallo
Gallo Vitucci and
Klar
Gaspari
Gennusa
Gentile
Giamboi
Giamboi
Gioa
Gioia
Gioia
Glazier
Golia
Golia
Golia
Graffeo
Grafstrom
Graham
Greco
Greco
Greco
Greco
Greco
Greco
Green
Grieco
Guadagnoli
Guarneri
Guccione
Thomas
Guest of Thomas
Hon. Pamela
Clara
Lisa
Dawn
Hon. Anita R.
Costantino
Stefanie
Jeff
Elaine
Frances
Antoinette
Leza
William
Guest of
2
2
9
30
23
23
Dais
2
21
21
7
13
26
26
26
15
Alexana
Susanne
Jason
Guest of Judge Joseph
Hon. Joseph N.
Carol-Jo
Vincent
Joseph
Jen
Hon. James
Hon. Donna-Marie
Hon. Joseph G.
Hon. Victoria A.
Nicholas
Hon. Bernard J.
Robert
Jennifer
George
Guest of George
Bridget
Philip A.
Hon. Desmond
Matthew
Yolanda
Stephen
Maria
6
10
32
27
Dais
27
27
27
32
2
2
Dais
Dais
12
9
12
12
13
13
19
Dais
6
30
16
3
30
Gullo
Hamilton
Hanshaft
Hoffman
Hotte
Hotte
Huguenot
Iacovetta
Ianelli
Iannacci
Ingram
Jabara
Jamieson
Kamins
Kaplan
Kapnick
Katz
Kelley
Kelly
Kennedy
Kennedy
Kern
King
Knipel
Kolcun
Kouroupas
Kubick
Kurtz
Landicino
Laquercia
Laquercia
LaSpina
Leighton
Levien
Levien
Levin
Levin
LiCalsi
Licalsi
Locascio
Locorotundo
LoCurcio
LoCurcio
Dominick
Ryan
Josh
Stephen
Dr. Cliff
Mrs. Cliff
Michael
Hon. Nicholas J.
Susan
Hon. Angela G.
Hon. John
Douglas
Hon. Linda S.
Hon. Barry
David
Hon. Barbara R.
Morton
Hon. John" JJ"
Esther
Hon. Tanya
Eleanor
Jeff
Hon. Kathy J.
Hon. Lawrence S.
Michael
John
Robert
Hon. Donald S.
Hon. Carl J.
Thomas L.
Linda
Gregory
Robert
Vincent
Bridget
Alla
Vitaly
Paul
Mrs. Paul
Marshal Alfred
Lucy
Dr. Genaro
Mrs. Genaro
18
29
18
15
5
5
31
Dais
16
Dais
16
28
8
1
31
Dais
23
12
24
20
20
3
9
Dais
3
17
17
9
Dais
25
25
10
23
18
18
28
28
3
3
24
30
4
4
LoCurcio
LoCurto
LoCurto
Longo
Longo
Longo
Lubell
Lucido
Maffeo
Maggio
Magliano
Maltese
Mannarino
Mannarino
Maria
Marinacci
Massaro
Mastro
Mastropietro
Mattei
Mazza
Mazzarelli
Mazzaro
McCaughey
McKeon
McKew
Melchionna
Melzer
Melzer
Menton
Menton
Mevorach
Mevoravh
Mikulka
Mikulka
Milano
Milano
Miller
Miller
Minardo
Miraglia
Moll
Mondo
Christina
Charles
Mrs. Charles
Mark
Joseph
Guest of Joseph
Hon. Lewis
Jeff
Bruce
Andrew
Mike
Hon. Joseph
Ottavio
Maria
Joseph
Hon. Donna
Hon. Dominic R.
Hon. William F.
Dino
Hon. Mario
Joseph
Hon. Angela M.
John
Clare
Hon. Douglas E.
Mark
Luca
Craig
Linda
Francis
Denise
Daniel
Amanda
Charles
Mrs. Charles
Gloria
Hon. John A.
Sarah
Faith
Hon. Philip G.
Robert
Robert
Hon. Suzanne M.
4
5
5
22
26
26
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32
3
2
6
Dais
18
18
8
7
Dais
Dais
9
18
7
Dais
32
19
Dais
20
7
24
24
29
29
15
15
13
13
23
Dais
6
8
Dais
17
31
Dais
Montalbano
Moringiello
Moyne
Mullen De Chiaro
Napoletano
Nardelli
Nervo
Nicolai
Nobiletti
Nock
Novella
Nucci
Nuccio
O'Grady
O'Grady
O'Neill Levy
Oquendo
Orsaia
Pagano
Palmieri
Paradiso
Parauda
Partnow
Patti
Pedone
Perone
Perone
Pesce
Pesce
Petraglia
Piscitelli
Pollulak
Priete
Principe
Principe
Prudenti
Puccini
Puccini
Quaranta
Raftery
Raia
Ramseur
Randazzo
Hon. Rosemarie
Lawrence
Nicholas
Mary Beth
Domenick
Hon. Eugene L.
Hon. Frank
Hon. Francis A.
Fr. Raymond
Hon. Louis
Dr. Rosario
Dr. AnnaMarie
Paul
Denis
Mrs. Denis
Hon. Kelly
Ricardo
Matthew
James
Hon. Daniel
Hon. Anthony
John
Hon. Mark I.
Dr. Ernie
Stephanie
Guest of Hon. John
M.
Hon. John M.
Christina
Hon. Michael L.
Albert
Hon. Peter
Adam
Ralph
Thomas
Irene
Hon. A. Gail
Paul
Donna
Christopher
Mary Ellen
Camille
Hon. Dakota
Joyce
10
10
12
27
9
Dais
Dais
Dais
Dais
12
4
27
25
5
5
29
3
2
29
Dais
17
8
10
11
5
13
Dais
1
Dais
30
Dais
28
7
29
29
Dais
3
3
3
1
22
20
14
Rebolini
Reger
Reger
Renda
Richman
Richman
Ritz
Rivera
Riviezzo
Rodriguez
Romano
Rubino
Rubino
Russo
Russo
Russo
Saitta
Salerno
Salerno
Salman
Salman
Savva
Savva
Savva
Scarpulla
Schack
Scheinkman
Schepis
Schwartz
Schwartz
Scotto
Scotto
Segreti
Sherman
Silver
Simpson
Sirey
Sirey Riotto
Skiff
Smith
Smith
Smith
Sofia
Sofia
Hon. William B.
Ofer
Guest of Ofer
Sigismondo
Stacey
Murray
Charles C.
Hon. Jenny
Hon. Dineen
Zihira
Mario
Mr. Vincenzo
Mrs. Vincenzo
Bartholomew
Pasqualino
Marisa
Hon. Wayne P.
Patricia
Hon. George D,
Arlene
Hon. Barry
Daphne
Elizabeth
Stephen J.
Hon. Saliann
Hon. Arthur M.
Hon. Alan
Anthony
David
Maria
Michael
Maria
John
Hon. Kenneth P.
Hon. George
Hon. Shawn Dya
Charles
Aileen
Gregory
Michael
Rachel
Hon. Mary
Mr. Frank
Mrs. Frank
Dais
3
3
22
6
6
9
Dais
Dais
8
18
4
4
10
16
32
Dais
23
Dais
25
Dais
3
3
Dais
Dais
25
8
31
18
17
7
7
25
10
20
6
7
7
30
3
12
13
4
4
Soos
Sorrentino
Spiezo
Steiner
Stern
Stone
Sunshine
Sunshine
Sweeney
Swidler
Swidler
Szemer
Tamke
Tempesta
Tese
Tisch
Tognino
Tognino
Torres
Troia
Tu
Tuccio
Van Eerde
Vaughan
Verdino
Victor
Viggiano
Vitiello
Vozza
Walsh
Walsh II
Weiner
Weiner
Wolf
Wolff
Wolff
Wright
Wright
Wright
Zayas
Zeccola
Zeccola
Zezima
Zuccotti
Zuccotti
Robert
Hon. Dino
Gloria
Stella
Daniel
Carol
Hon. Jeffrey S.
Hon. Nancy T.
Hon. Peter B.
Carol
Steven
Alana
David
Peter
Hon. Vincent
Hon. Alex
John
Norma
Hon. Robert
Hon. Charles M.
Jessica
Toniann
Scott
Hon. David B.
Alida
Hon. Paul A.
John
Angel
Frank
Gretchen
Hon. Thomas
Craig
Kim
Keith
Robert
Guest of Robert
Victor
Joann
Guest of Victor
Hon. Joseph
Vincent
Mrs. Vincent
Ronald
Susan
John E.
31
Dais
27
13
6
31
9
9
10
8
8
15
12
13
Dais
12
11
11
Dais
Dais
1
7
21
Dais
15
Dais
6
32
31
8
8
3
3
11
5
5
11
11
11
6
25
25
30
4
Dais
STEPHEN J. SAVVA, P.C.
On Behalf of the Officers, Directors and Past Presidents of the
Columbian Lawyers Association, First Judicial Department, we
congratulate our 51st Rapallo Award Recipient
The Honorable John A. Barone
We would also like to thank our Event Chair for her tireless efforts in
organizing The 50th Annual Rapallo Award Luncheon
MARIANE E. BERTUNA
Second Vice President
Saturday, April 18, 2015
THE AIDALA FAMILY
Expresses its gratitude to the
COLUMBIAN LAWYERS
for
Enhancing our lives over many decades
and
a Special thanks to all the
RAPALLO AWARD RECIPIENTS
for
having demonstrated the positive aspects
and
laudable character traits of those of
ITALIAN HERITAGE
TANTE GRAZIE!!!
Louis and Mary Ann
Honorary Chairmen:
Sen. Alfonse D'Amato
John Palladino
President Emeritus:
In Memoriam
Hon. Louis Fusco, Jr.
President:
Louis Vele
Executive Vice President:
Angelo Ponte
Congratulations
and
Best Wishes
to
Vice Presidents:
Frank M. Bauco (NY)
Michael J. Borrelli (NY)
Richard DeSimone (NY)
HON. JOHN A. BARONE
Treasurer/Executive Director:
Ralph A. Contini, CPA
From
Secretary:
Anthony Bertrami
Chairman of the Board:
Philip Del Prete
Board of Directors:
Thomas Barresi
Louis Borrelli
Vincent P. Brana
Robert Errico
WilliamFani
Joseph Fantozzi
George Greco
Lawrence R. Inserra, Jr.
Edward P. Salzano
Louis Scagnelli
Louise Squitieri, PhD.
Angelo Tigri
Steve Vasilikos
The Officers and Members of
Tri-State Italian-American Congress, Inc.
Louis J. Vele
President
Ameci Curie:
Joseph Di Trapani
Philip Del Prete
Chairman of the Board
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Spiritual Advisor:
Msgr. Gregory Mustaciuolo
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Congratulates
New York State Supreme Court Justice
HON. JOHN A. BARONE
Recipient of the
Columbian Lawyers Association of the First Judicial Department's
50th Annual RAPALLO Award
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Congratulations to the
Honorable John A. Barone
on receiving the
Rapallo Award
on its Golden Anniversary.
Wishing continued Success to the
Columbian Lawyers Association,
First Judicial Department.
Congratulations Justice Barone
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We also take this opportunity to congratulate the Columbian Lawyers
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the Charles A. Rapallo Award, which continues to recognize in grand
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Bravo Rapallo and Bravo Judge Barone!
Congratulations to the
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on the
50th Annual Rapallo Luncheon
Honoring
HON. JOHN A. BARONE
&
All Past Recipients of the Award
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President's
Qreeting
I am pleased to welcome you to our first annual
Rapallo Award Luncheon.
Charles A.
The Columbian Lawyers Association has since -its inception
in 1955 grown in numbers, expanded its social and educational activities, and has gained the esteem and respect of
judges, lawyers, and the general public.
Our association
is dedicated to furthering the ideals and
principles of Americanism
and to fostering the recognition
of the contributions made to our great society by judges and
lawyers of Italian heritage.
Today we are honoring the first Italo - American surrogate
of New York County, the Honorable S. Samuel Di Falco
by presenting to him the Charles A. Rapallo Award.
We thank you for joining with us in honoring Surrogate
Di Falco and for making this occasion a great success.
Philip A. Greco
June 11, 1966
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