In Memoriam
Bloodied and Battered, but We Held On — Together
In a matter of minutes, 2,977 people were gone — about 10% were of Italian descent.
Read MoreISDA Loses Longtime Member, Author & Mother, but Her Legacy Shines On
Louise Ricci Mulgrew passed away on Dec. 22, 2020. She was 81.
Read MoreAnthony Bourdain Championed Culinary and Cultural Arts Over 61 Years
Anthony Bourdain, a gifted chef and storyteller, showed us some of the finest aspects of Italian cuisine and culture.
Read MoreLegacy of Beloved Neighborhood Grocer Shines on in Brooklyn
Paolo Pesce, the humble owner of La Bella Marketplace, passed away at the age of 75 on May 16.
Read MoreWorld’s Oldest Barber, Anthony Mancinelli, dies at 108 years old
Mancinelli was a gifted and extraordinary person, who touched thousands of lives over the last century.
Read MoreDominic DiFrisco, a Champion of Italian America, Dies at 85
Icon, defender, advocate and godfather: Dominic DiFrisco earned his legacy in the Chicago community.
Read MoreRemembering Antonin Scalia, the First Italian American Supreme Court Justice
The life and accomplishments of one of the country's greatest legal minds.
Read MoreMary Sansone, matriarch of NYC politics, dies at 101
The beloved Italian-American godmother of New York was celebrated for her grass roots politics.
Read MoreLegendary Italian Singer Vic Damone Dies at Age 89
The iconic crooner sold millions of records and was cherished for his easy-listening romantic ballads.
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