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October 14, 2015
BEACON PHOTOS | JOE GIGLISANTA MARIA MEDAL Front: Franciscan Sister Romilda Chiga, Bishop Serratelli and Father Joe Ferraro. Second row: Father Mauro Primavera, Francesco Denaro, Antonio Cerciello, Francesco Cretella, Danilo Amore and Father Tom Nicastro.Knights present Bishop with Santa Maria Medal
NUTLEY Bishop Serratelli was honored with the Santa Maria Medal presented to him by Holy Family Council 14712, Knights of Columbus, at the council’s 7th annual Columbus Day dinner Saturday, Oct. 10.
The Bishop celebrated Mass at Holy Family Church here prior to the dinner, which was held at Good Shepherd Academy here.
The Santa Maria Medal is the highest honor bestowed by Holy Family Council and references the ship that was the lead vessel of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to the New World. It is awarded in recognition of distinguished Catholic service and leadership.
COLUMBUS DAY First row: Dr. Dominick Rubino, Italian Heritage Award; Kristen Paige Vitale, Belleville Bella Signorina; Eugene Romano, Belleville Man of the Year; Bishop Serratelli; Father Joe Ferraro; Father Tom Nicastro; Barbara Freda; Edie Peters Liguori; and Pasquale Custode, Italian Business Leader Award. Second row: Susan LaMorte; Gerard Di Popolo, Renaissance Man; Diane Stanzione, Belleville Woman of the Year; Melissa Matturro; Francesco Denaro; Danilo Amore; Mel Priolo, Nutley Woman of the Year; Alan Genitempo, Esq. Nutley Man of the Year. Third row: Vito Matturro; Joe Coviello; Bill Freda; Pasquale Meola; Antonio Cerciello and Vincent Micco, Grand Marshal.
