In Memoriam

In Memory of Those Who Guided Us

The Roman Cultural Society honors the memory of our beloved members who have passed on. Their dedication, passion, and commitment to preserving our heritage have left an indelible mark on our community. We remember their contributions with gratitude and keep their legacy alive through our ongoing work and fellowship.

  • Aiello, Jasper
  • Albanese, Frank
  • Albanese, Peter
  • Angelo, Carl
  • Antonacci, Pasquale (“Patrick”)
  • Azzarelli, Joseph
  • Benanti, Sam
  • Beninato, Steven
  • Bonefeste, Joseph
  • Calandrino, Frank
  • Canella, Father Joseph
  • Canuto, Jim
  • Cardosi, Victor
  • Cellini, Henry
  • Cellini, Wm. Frank Sr.
  • Chiaradonna, Dr. Armando
  • Chiaro, Gabe
  • Ciaccio, Joe
  • Ciaccio, Nicholas
  • Ciufetelli, Ray
  • Cimarossa, Pete
  • Coniglio, Philip
  • Crifasi, Anthony Joseph
  • Crifasi, Stephen
  • Danna, John, Sr.
  • Danna, Sam
  • DeGirolamo, William
  • DeMarco, George
  • DeMarco, Joseph
  • DiLello, Anthony
  • Egizii, John
  • Egizii, Thomas
  • Egizii, Tony
  • Erio, Peter
  • Fafoglia, Gene
  • Foley, Charles
  • Gairani, Victor
  • Gambino, Vicane
  • Giannone, Leonard, Sr.
  • Giusti, Rt. Rev. Msgr. Amos
  • Greco, Al (“Babe”)
  • Gullo, Jasper
  • Guzzardo, Jasper
  • Kramp, Vincent
  • LaCamera, Peter
  • LaFata, Paul
  • Leone, Anthony Jr.
  • Machino, Julius
  • Madonia, Andy
  • Madonia, Frank
  • Madonia, Jasper
  • Madonia, Joe
  • Madonia, Salvatore (“Sam”)
  • Manfredo, Louis
  • Mannisi, Joseph
  • Manuele, Anthony Sr.
  • Mari, Reginald
  • Marx, Jim
  • Mattozzi, Tony
  • Maurer, John
  • Mazzara, Tony
  • Menendez, Ramon
  • Menendez, Ramon Jr.
  • Menichetti, Dominic
  • Menichetti, Harry, Sr.
  • Michelletti, Giacomo
  • Midiri, Michael, Sr.
  • Moscardelli, Frank
  • Murphy, John
  • Murrill, Joe
  • Nadalini, Robert
  • Nestler, Anthony (“Nino”)
  • Ori, Joe Sr.
  • Palazzolo, Dominic
  • Palazzolo, Charles
  • Pecori, Carlo
  • Pedrucci, Gerand (“JP”)
  • Picco, John
  • Pirrera, Carl
  • Porrovecchio, Frank
  • Prosperini, Joe
  • Pruitt, Edward L.
  • Ray, Paul
  • Rolando, William
  • Rossi, Kenneth
  • Runkles, Ken
  • Rusciolelli, Biaggio
  • Sacco, James
  • Salvo, Charlie
  • Salvo, Peter
  • Saputo, Frank
  • Schaive, John
  • Selvaggio, Jasper
  • Selvaggio, Joseph
  • Selvaggio, Pasquale (“Pat”)
  • Selvaggio, Paul
  • Sgro, Anthony
  • Sgro, Samuel A.
  • Simanella, A.J. (“Tony”)
  • Steele, William Jr.
  • Stockus, Anthony
  • Verticchio, Hon. Judge Paul C.
  • Vespa, John
  • Vespa, Robert
  • Vitale, Dominic
  • Vono, John
  • Wiss, Tom
  • Yannone, Orlando
  • Zappa, Leo Sr.
  • Zito, Phil

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Join the Roman Cultural Society of Central Illinois today and connect with a vibrant community that celebrates Italian heritage and contributes to our region’s cultural life. Embrace your roots, support our mission, and help continue the legacy. With the recommendation of two existing members, any man who is 18 years of age and older who supports the purposes of the Society and is of Italian descent or married to someone of Italian descent may apply for membership.

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