LITTLE ITALY NEWS FEBRUARY 2011 EDITION

www.littleitalytroy.org

troylittleitaly@gmail.com

Anthony DeFazio
1915 - 2011
Memories of Our Father
From our earliest memories to the present, we remember our Father
as being a pillar of strength and the guiding light of our upbringing.
We realize that He is no longer with us in body; however, He will
always remain a strong influence in the way we live our lives.
Anthony will always remain alive in our thoughts, words and actions.
When we talked about life and what was important, number one was
a close, harmonious family. Love of family teaches the importance of
being non-judgmental, supportive, and sharing.
He was a perfect Father and Grandfather. He loved everyone for
who they were and their individuality. His joy was in giving. He
treated everyone like family.
Thank you Dad for being there for all of us all the time.
The DeFazio Family

Tony DeFazio Inspired Us

Our community was saddened to hear of the death of Anthony Tony DeFazio. His commitment to Troy and the Capital Region was an inspiration to all who knew him to his four
children, grandchildren, friends, neighbors, and the many people he was associated with over
the years in countless organizations such as the Sons of Italy, the Knights of Columbus and
the Third Order of St. Francis. One thing is for sure, Tony wasnt just a member of a group,
he was a contributor who faithfully attended meetings and events, working dutifully on projects and assignments, proudly representing his organizations at local community events and
in the offices of presidents and governors (and, no doubt, a few popes as well). With his wife
Josie he prepared and organized many meals for St. Anthonys parish and played a key role in
helping to change the U. S. immigration quota system. Their reach was beyond our community since they raised funds for the Boys Town of Italy and Earthquake Relief in both Naples
and Sicily. By example, which is the best teacher, he inspired his children and grandchildren
to be actively involved in community service. We are all the better for knowing Tony and
Josie, whether it was by being their friend or neighbor, working alongside them, attending
religious services with them, or visiting them at the import store. Our heartfelt condolences go
out to the DeFazio family.

South Central/Little Italy

in the News
The Record
January 9, 2011. Little Italy
has reasons to celebrate by
Mike Esposito. Troy Treasure article summarizes programs and events held in Little Italy for the year 2010.
Each year since 2005 Mike
has written a summary of the
major events and activities
organized or sponsored by
Troys Little Italy as the subject of a column in Troy
Treasures. The articles present a history of the development of the neighborhood
group. At some point in the
near future the columns will
be added to the Little Italy
website.
Times Union
February 8, 2011. Anthony
P. Defazio made impact on
Troy by Kenneth C. Crowe
II. Three photos, Tony and
Josie Defazio with Bishop
Howard Hubbard in 2005 as
RCHS honors the Defazio
Family with the Hart-Cluett
Arard; Tony in uniform as
captain of the K of C in an
assembly during a Columbus
Day event at Columbus
Square in Troy; Tony playing bocce in 2006 at the
dedication of the bocce
courts in Troys the Marketplace.
The Record
February 8, 2011, p5, Love
of helping people carves one
mans legacy by Katie
Nowak. A tribute to Anthony Tony DeFazio.

11th Ward War Memorial Update

Sam Chiappone is accepting names of veterans who served in
World War II who were residents of the 11th ward during the
war who want their names added to the Third Street monument. Employees of Grethen-Cahrenger Memorials will inscribe the names. There will be a nominal charge based on the
number of letters in the veterans name. Please pass the word
along to relatives and friends and neighbors who are likely to
know veterans who qualify and are interested in being remembered on the recently restored monument. Sam and members
of the 11th Ward Memorial Committee are working toward
having names added to the monument by the weekend of Memorial Day, Saturday, May 28, 2011. Memorial Day is officially observed on Monday, May 30. As a reminder, the
boundaries of the 11th ward were as follows: On the north,
those residences located on the south side of Adams Street; on
the south, Ida Street residences; on the east, Hill Street south
of Adams Street and the smaller streets east of Hill below
Prospect Park; and on the west, the Hudson River. We will
provide a monthly update on this effort to keep you informed.
In the meantime, please provide names of veterans to Sam
Chiappone at 272-6819. If you have any questions or need
additional information, Sam can assist you.
Community Project to Restore Troy Spring
The Friends of the Troy Spring announced an initiative to
raise $25,000 for the restoration of the spring located at 64
Spring Avenue. The last major improvement to the spring occurred in 1966 through the generosity of the Joseph Chuckrow
Family and the efforts of Dominick Capano. Information on
the project is available on line at www.troyspring.org.
Many local community groups and individuals have pledged
their support, including Troy Little Italy, the Italian Community Center, Mt. Ida Preservation Assoc. and the Uncle Sam
Foundation Of Troy, N.Y.
The project organizer is Nick Moscatello and he can be
reached at nmoscatello@troyspring.org
Got Antiques
FYI: Save the date! Antique Appraisal Day, June 18th, 10 am
To 2 pm, St Augustines Church Hall, Appraisers Mark Lawson, Nancy Toomer, Dennis Holtzman. Sponsored by the
Lansingburgh Historical Society.

ITALIAN COMMUNITY CENTER

7th Annual Homemade Wine Enthusiasts
Tasting and Competition
Saturday, March 26, 2011
Italian Community Center (Charitable Foundation)
1450 5th Avenue, Troy, NY
Public and Formal Competition

Judges:
Pat Casale (NYS Assemblyman)
Fred LeBrun (Times Union Columnist)
Roger Savoy (Hennessy Homebrew Emporium)
Michael LoPorto Troy Councilman at Large, Celebrated Chef, Proprietor LoPorto Restaurant
- Agenda 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Participant Entry Registration
Two entries maximum. Use clean, plain (no Labels) 750ml bottles. Two bottles of each entry @ $10 per entry.
Save $5.00 per entry by registering on Friday March 25th from 6PM to 8PM

4:30 PM
Fontana di Prosciutto di Parma con Formaggi, Cash Bar (Bar area), or SEMINAR:
Extended Maceration.and Acid Balance in wine makingOutlining the principles. ----------Followed byRound Table discussion of topics as well as discussing your successes and disappointmentsModerated by Dom Russomanno

6:00 PM
Main Hall Seating / Welcome and outline of evenings events
Antipasto- Eggplant Rollatini stuffed w/ricotta and roasted peppers finished w/Pesto Sauce
followed by, Mozzarella Caprese e Penne al Salmone Affumicato accompanied by Choice Wines

~ Audience Tasting Begins ~

Domenico Marra --- former Head Chef of Carmines Restaurant presents.
Brasato di Manzo, braised beef short ribs with sun dried tomato polenta and vegetables (Vegetarian entree available upon request at ticket purchase)
Awards Ceremony Dessert =Tiramisu and coffee

Tickets: $45.00 per person.

For reservations or details regarding entry rules and registration form contact:

Bob (Rabbit) Riley 518-369-5141, or Dom Russomanno 518-766-7019

Deadline ------ March 18, 2011 -- Get your tickets early!--Limited Seating -- 200 people

FREE TAX
PREPERATION
This service is free for families and people who
have an income below
$49,000.
Unity House and Westside
Waterfront Weed and Seed
are partnering with the Italian Community Center to
provide this service.
The center is located at
1450 Fifth Avenue and is
handicap accessible.
Unity House Schedule
January 25th to March 11,
2011, 9 am to 3 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday
and Friday. For appointment
518-272-2352 Ext. 33
Weed and Seed Schedule
February 2, to April 2, 2011,
Wednesday noon to 5 pm,
Thurs 6 to 8:30 pm,
Saturday 10 am to 2 pm.
For appointment 518-2704689

TROY LITTLE
ITALY BINGO
SUNDAY AT 1:45
WEDNESDAY AT 6:45
@ BINGO GREEN
LOCATED IN THE
ATRIUM AT 4TH &
FULTON STREET
GARAGE AND
ELEVATORS
AVAILABLE

Life Explained
Submitted by Frank Visco
On the first day, God created
the dog and said:
Sit all day by the door of
your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks
past. For this, I will give you
a life span of twenty years.'
The dog said: 'That's a long
time to be barking. How
about only ten years and I'll
give you back the other ten?'
So God agreed.
On the second day, God
created the monkey and said:
Entertain people, do
tricks, and make them laugh.
For this, I'll give you a
twenty-year life span.'
The monkey said: 'Monkey
tricks for twenty years?
That's a pretty long time to
perform. How about I give
you back ten like the Dog
did?'
And God agreed.
On the third day, God created the cow and said:
You must go into the field
with the farmer all day long
and suffer under the sun,
have calves and give milk to
support the farmer's family.
For this, I will give you a
life span of sixty years.'
The cow said: 'That's kind
of a tough life you want me
to live for sixty years. How
about twenty and I'll give
back the other forty?'
And God agreed again.
On the fourth day, God created humans and said:
Eat, sleep, play, marry and

enjoy your life. For this, I'll

give you twenty years.'
But the human said: 'Only
twenty years? Could you
possibly give me my twenty,
the forty the cow gave back,
the ten the monkey gave
back, and the ten the dog
gave back; that makes
eighty, okay?'
Okay,' said God, 'You
asked for it.'
So that is why for our first
twenty years we eat, sleep,
play and enjoy ourselves.
For the next forty years we
slave in the sun to support
our family.. For the next ten
years we do monkey tricks
to entertain the grandchildren.. And for the last ten
years we sit on the front
porch and bark at everyone.
Remember to shop at the
Pioneer Food Market
77 - 81 Congress Street
Open daily 8 am to 8 pm
www.troyfoodcoop.org

Visit us on Facebook
Troy little Italy
Park your car in the
Marketplace when and
if we have a storm. It
makes it easier to clean
the streets
February Meeting
Neighborhood Watch
2/16/2011 6 pm
233 Fourth Street
Corner of 4th and Washington

Saturday April 30

WE PLAY FOR FOOD

To benefit Rensselaer
County food pantries.
DATE: Saturday, April 30th
TIME: 11:00 a.m. - 5:00
p.m.
PLACE: Little Italy
Market Place

Thanks to the support of the following teams, last year

almost $8,500 was raised in non-perishable food items.
We plan to raise even more this year.
ARC
Little Italy & St. Anthony Bingo Committee
Capital News 9 & Marissa Jacques School 12 Faculty & Staff
Fazioli Family
Troy Firefighters
FLY92
Dr. Linda Richardson & Her Siena Yankee Team
Mitch Buonoguro & Siena Basketball team

Enjoy a day of stickball and music.

The day will be highlighted with a celebrity stickball home run hitting contest at 4:00 p.m!
Bring your friends and family!
Our goal for 2011 is to raise over $10,000 in non-perishable food items!
$8,500 was raised in 2010 and $4,500 was raised in 2009.
How can you participate? Just bring a donation of non-perishable food items to help our local food pantries. They
are facing tough challenges today trying to support an increasing number of families with food for their tables. Your
donation will make a difference.
We hope teams will sign up to play in a stickball tournament in the Little Italy Market Place from early morning to
late afternoon on Saturday. Teams are also asked to make a contribution of non-perishable food items as entry into
the tournament.
Local celebrities will be asked to compete in a stickball challenge to see who can raise the most donations.
In these hard times we realize money is tight, so we hope you will take a look in your cupboards and pantries to see
what you can donate. If youre a college student preparing to leave for the summer, please consider donating
non-perishable food items accumulated during the school year.

For more information contact Rocco DeFazio at 274-8866 or rdefazio@nycap.rr.com

PROUD OF OUR PAST

FAITH IN THE FUTURE

Our organization is starting a business association in the near future. The

steering committee spear headed by Rocco DeFazio and chaired by Andrea
Daley have had two meeting to decide a few details before presenting the
idea to the membership and businesses.
Mission Statement
Our purpose is to strengthen, unite and attract businesses to the Little Italy
Neighborhood in the City of Troy, New York. As business people we believe
that the strength of our past and our diversity in people, cultures and businesses will enable us to make our neighborhood a destination point to which
people will come to live, work and visit.
The committee has decided to see if any grants are available to help the businesses with start up money ,and to market the vacant building that are available in our area.
Everyone is invited to join our group. For more information you may contact
adaley5@nycap.rr.com, rdefazio@nycap.rr.com, mvf1406@aol.com
A GREAT PLACE TO START

Special Offer
Proud little Italy landlord wants to do
something special.
On the corner of 4th and Adams sits
vacant a beautiful storefront in a community in need of a local, responsible,
participant business owner. As the
landlord of this property he is looking
for a person that is eager to build a
profitable business at this location both
for themselves and for the community.
Rent: Negotiable and waived for an
agreed period of time to get going.
Partial rent will be paid in good will to
community and to the tenants of the
building. Contact
littleitalyvisitorcenter@gmail.com to
receive more information or call
Marion 518-266-1406