Chicago Italians

JOHN CARPINO President

John Carpino was named the seventh President in Angels Baseball history on Nov. 14, 2009. At the age of 52, he oversees all areas of Business, Sales, Marketing and Communications. Carpino's number one priority has been the fan's value and experience in all areas of the game including concessions, merchandise, promotional items and ticketing. As the principal executive in charge of business operations, he has helped the Angels welcome more than three million fans through Angel Stadium turnstiles every season since 2004. Carpino was also an integral part of a very successful 2010 MLB All-Star Game, hosted at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. He continues to seek out ways to create value for Angel fans, focusing not only on the game inside the lines, but on the entire ballpark experience. Carpino has guided the Angel brand with a focus on affordable pricing and providing a quality family environment. The 2011 season marks Carpino's eighth with the club, having previously held the position of Senior Vice President. Carpino has led the Angels to unprecedented financial growth in the sponsorship, marketing and ticketing divisions. He has created a stronger, more viable partnership with Los Angeles based radio and television partners. His additional programs have brought an emphasis on the Angels heritage with a reintroduction of the Angels Hall of Fame with yearly inductees, the hosting of Angels Fan Fests and the celebration of the Angels' 50th Anniversary. Popular giveways have been provided including the Guinness record-breaking blankets and items showcasing the continuing popularity of the Rally Monkey. His efforts continue to create a brand that is connected socially, and in sync with current cultural trends. Carpino's promotion follows six seasons as the Angels' Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing, during which he oversaw all aspects of marketing, promotions and ticket sales for the Angels' organization. He began his professional career in 1982 in the billboard industry, including stints in Tucson, Ariz., Chicago, Ill., Phoenix, Ariz., and Los Angeles, Calif. In 1985, he joined Arte Moreno at Outdoor Systems, a billboard company (which later became Viacom Outdoor in 2000 and CBS Outdoor in 2005) and spent 18 years in the Phoenix, Ariz. (1985-95) and Los Angeles (1995-2003) markets. Carpino oversaw $200 million in sales for the Western Region. Born in Chicago, Ill., Carpino is a 1982 graduate of the University of Arizona with a degree in Business Administration. He serves on the Executive Board for the Orange County United Way and is involved in numerous charitable efforts through the Angels Baseball Foundation. John and his wife Elizabeth have three children and reside in Laguna Beach.

 D&D Discount Motorcycles is owned and operated by Mark DeSimone and Mark (Mel) Davies. Both partners worked for the former All Cycle Sales – Mel as General Manger and Mark as Service Manager – until the shop went out of business in January of 2004. They recognized the potential represented by their combined talents and experience, so they didn’t waste any time! D&D Discount Motorcycles opened its doors March 1, 2004. With their complementary backgrounds and shared commitment to 100% customer satisfaction, they had the foundation for a very strong, broad-based company. D&D has quickly developed a reputation for excellence. Mel has worked had to develop strong relationships with a wide variety of vendors - both big and small. If you're looking for a specific part or accessory, Mel is the guy you need to find it for you! Along with their active Accessories and Service departments, D&D is one of the Valley’s leading trike builders – Mark has constructed over 250 trikes in the past twelve years! If you have any needs in the touring and cruiser market, call on Mark and Mel to put their 30 years of experience to work for you!

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   Vivere

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   Buca di Beppo - Chicago - Rush and Grand

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   Italian Village Restaurants

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   National Italian American Sports Hall Of Fame

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   Phil Stefani's 437 Rush

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Fra Noi has been the newspaper of record for the Chicago area Italian-American community for more than four decades. Each month, we provide our readers with all the information they need to keep in touch with each other, their community and their heritage. Fra Noi fosters a sense of awareness, identity, unity and pride among Italian Americans, spotlighting their accomplishments and defending their reputation against defamation and sterotyping. My family has been recieving this paper for as long as I can remeber and I just turned 50, And have seen it at all friends house, Life in the Chicago Italian Community is well versed by the integrity of such a fine newspaper.

Portillo’s is an icon in Chicagoland, loved and remembered by the tens of thousands of local residents who moved out of Illinois over the years to make Arizona their home.

You can include me in that bunch. I grew up eating the scrumptious Chicago-style hot dogs and Italian beef sandwiches at the local Portillo’s just a few minutes away from where my parents still live in Naperville, Ill. And yes, I went to Portillo’s for lunch when I was back to visit for Christmas. That’s just what you do when you “go back.”

Portillo’s is looking to build new restaurants at Tempe Marketplace, Chandler Fashion Center and other locations in Phoenix or Scottsdale.

When word spread of the news yesterday, I received a handful of emails and Facebook messages about the news. Al Maag, chief communications officer at Phoenix-based Avnet Inc.    , is a Chicago native. He said one of the reasons he loves the Phoenix area is because there are so many Chicagoans here.

“I feel it’s the western suburbs of Chicago without the snow and traffic congestion,” he said.
Maag said there are thousands of hot dog stands in Chicago, but Portillo’s stands out.

“When I travel back to Chicago my first stop is Portillo’s for a beef sandwich and hot dog,” he said. “Heck, my family and I have it shipped here four times a year for special parties. I remember when In-N-Out came here the lines were pretty long. When Portillo’s comes it will be a happening of a higher magnitude. My guess is the last car will be in Tucson.”

Stephanie Lough, an account coordinator at HMA Public Relations    in Phoenix, didn’t grow up in the Chicago area, but she’s been bitten by the Portillo’s bug.

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Little Italy/
University Village 1068 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60607

Mario's Italian lemonade has the consistency of a Slurpee and is like store-bought Italian ices, ''only better,'' promises Dorothy DiPaolo, the current owner's mother. Mario's ices consist of chilled slushlike lemonade, fruit and syrups in various flavors including fruit cocktail, pina colada, chocolate and banana. Lemon is the No. 1 flavor. DiPaolo opened the business in the '50s with her late husband, Mario. The wooden stand is Italian green, white and red, sprouting from the front of a brick rowhouse next door to Jamoch's Caffe. DiPaolo says that when she and her husband opened their stand, there were many stands and pushcarts in the neighborhood. Over the years, most have disappeared. She says customers from many years ago who went to nearby St. Ignatius come back and bring their children. Mario's also sells snacks including snowballs, seeds and nuts, lupini beans, dried chickpeas and candy.

New Year’s Reflections



Looking back on the months gone by,
As a new year starts and an old one ends,
We contemplate what brought us joy,And we think of our loved ones and our friends.



Recalling all the happy times,
Remembering how they enriched our lives,
We reflect upon who really counts,As the fresh and bright new year arrives.



And when I/we ponder those who do,I/we immediately think of you.



Thanks for being one of the reasons I'll/We'll have a Happy New Year!

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Coping with Grief During the Holidays

MISS Foundation Hosting National Children’s Memorial Day Service

        The holidays are especially difficult for the bereaved.  If you or someone you know is mourning the death of a child of any age, please consider attending the National Children’s Memorial Day Service at the Temple Chai at 4645 E. Marilyn Road, Phoenix, AZ 85032 on Sunday, December 11 at 6:30 pm.  Free refreshments served following the memorial service. Temple Chai is west of Tatum Blvd, approximately ½ mile north of Thunderbird Road.

National Children’s Memorial Day began in 1997, and is held annually on the second Sunday in December. At 7:00 p.m. candles are lit around the world, creating a virtual wave of light in which countless families and friends commemorate and honor the memory of children in a way that transcends all ethnic, cultural, religious, and political boundaries.  Such candle lighting events are held both formally and informally, from hundreds of people gathered together, to small family gatherings.

The MISS Foundation hosts National Children’s Memorial Day in the form of a non-denominational memorial service.  Everyone in attendance lights a candle in honor of the beloved child who has died. The MISS Foundation also invites families and loved ones to bring a photo and/or memento to display in the sanctuary during the service.

The MISS Foundation, a Phoenix based nonprofit organization, serves families after the death of a child at any age, from any cause.  The support services that the MISS Foundation provides are multi-faceted and include crisis outreach, support groups, one on one counseling, online support forums, family grief conferences, research and advocacy.  National Children’s Memorial Day is one of the MISS Foundation’s annual events in support of those families who have lost a child.

MISS Foundation founder, Dr. Joanne Cacciatore, speaks to the importance of the National Children’s Memorial Day Service, “Rituals are a crucial part of healthy bereavement.  NCMD is a way for families to proactively remember and honor their child who died too soon, and reminds us all to cherish every moment we have with our children.  It's a lesson from which every parent on Earth can benefit.”

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Hello for those that know me,, you are aware of the MISS Foundation for those of you who do not.


The MISS Foundation is a 501 (c) 3, volunteer based organization committed to providing crisis support and long term aid to families after the death of a child from any cause. MISS also participates in legislative and advocacy issues, community engagement and volunteerism, and culturally competent, multidisciplinary, education opportunities
http://missfoundation.org/

Many of you know them by their Random Acts of Kindness Program












I have been working with the MISS Foundation for 8 years since the loss of my daughter Dawn Marie and am a Mentor for other families that have experienced this tragedy  I also have  just asked to become a Facilitator for their support program, This November 6th I will be attending Dawns 10 year Memorial service in Chicago, I am also the 2nd largest fundraiser in Phoenix for MISS Memorial Causes, So if you feel generous please donate to this wonderful organization




HOPE Mentor Profile,Michael Sansone, Phoenix, AZ








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On November 6th 2001 My Daughter Dawn Marie was struck and  killed by a Hit & Run Driver here in Phoenix She was 23 yrs old with a smile none can ever forget Born 1/2/1978     Passed 11/6/2001 To donate please click link below http://wishes.causes.com/wishes/390540?bws=fb_stream_wish Thank You To Donors this week Michael raised $20 from Anonymous Donor for MISS Foundation about 1 hour ago Michael raised $25 from Anonymous Donor for MISS Foundation about 2 hours ago Michael raised $25 from Remona Onesti for MISS Foundation 1 day ago Michael raised 50 from Augie Sansonefor MISS Foundation 1 day ago Michael raised $50 from Shawn Roberts Soumilas for MISS Foundation 3 days ago  Michael donated $25 to Michael's Wish Michael raised $25 from Susan Pack  3days ago

Very few people even know it exists. A national museum of timeless and exceedingly valuable treasures sits relatively unviewed and unappreciated in suburban Chicago. Over 100 pieces of incomparably vibrant and colorful porcelain statuary, created by one of Italy's and the world's most renowned sculptors, are housed in suburban Northlake, thousands of miles from bustling Milan, where they were painstakingly created by the hands of Antonio Borsato.

Located inside Casa San Carlo Retirement Community, 420 N. Wolf Road in Northlake, the National Borsato Museum is a familiar site for staff and the nearly 200 residents.

"We feel it is such a treasure that the public should know that it's here. Not only is it the only one in the area, but it is one of the largest collections by far," said Sr. Elizabeth Trem, CSFN, Executive Director of Casa San Carlo, who is always excited about welcoming the community to view the collection, which includes 107 of the best pieces ever sculpted by Antonio Borsato. When Casa San Carlo was owned by Catholic Charities, it received a gift of 104 Borsato pieces from the Museum's founder, Northlake-based attorney Favil David Berns and the Museum was officially opened in August 1990. At that time, Berns was quoted as saying, "The Borsatos are artistic works of love and needed a good home. What more suitable home is there for Italian sculpture?" The late Cardinal Bernardin blessed all of the artwork at the dedication, attended by more than 1,000 people.

"People are always welcome to come to see the Museum," added Sr. Elizabeth. "We are open seven days a week and someone is always here that can show them the Museum." While appointments are preferred, anytime is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the gift of Borsato's intricate and expressive work as well as the gift of Berns' great generosity. A wide selection of subject matter is represented, from street vendors to inspirational religious themes, including the Annunciation, the Stations of the Cross, the Piety and Moses (displayed on the first floor of the Casa). Several of the original tools used by Antonio Borsato are also on display within the Museum.

Borsato, born in 1911, studied at the Academy of Fine Arts in Venice and began developing his own techniques while working mainly on religious themes, such as the Madonna and Child and Nativity sets. At his studio in Milan, he began to create his statuary from a combination of soft porcelain and stoneware known as gres. Through this process, Borsato was able to accentuate great detail in the faces, hair and fingers of his subjects. When these new creations were displayed at the Milan Trade Fair in 1949, the public was not impressed -- perhaps because they were unfamiliar with such intricacy. But the export market put Borsato's inimitable talent on the map and his work became sought after in the United States.



Focused on mastering his techniques, he continued creating in porcelain and perfecting the porcelain process. By 1980, Borsato's name had become well-known by admirers of Hummel, Dresden, Meissen. With the rise of his popularity came the construction of a new factory in Milan, outgrowing his small studio and requiring the help of his wife and daughter. Tragically, as Borsato reached this high point in his career, he died in an auto accident in 1982, leaving 700 models of porcelain pieces and approximately 200 models of his older gres figures. His wife, daughter, son-in-law and grandchild continued his work to honor his legacy.

"The National Borsato Museum is a best-kept secret but we're intent on sharing it. It's just one more thing to love about the Casa," added Sr. Elizabeth, who jumped at the opportunity to serve as Executive Director. "When I received the invitation to accept this assignment, I took it readily because the Casa is such a beautiful place in so many ways. From the grounds, to art pieces throughout the building, to the Museum, to the lovely residents," everyone is amazed by Casa San Carlo.

Anyone who is interested can arrange a tour of the museum by calling 708-562-4300.