NewNews: (posted 4/24/12): Interim elections were held April 23, 2012 to replace the president and a councilor who stepped down. After three rounds of voting, John Tarranova moved from Vice-president to President, Nick Mattis moved from Councilor to Vice-president, and George Mattis and Jim Gagliano became the new Councilors. There was a large turnout and afterward a pasta dinner was served.
NewNews: (posted 4/1/12): We regret the passing of Joyce Lombardozzi March 29, 2012. Joyce is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and was very involved with Festa Italiana, St. Anthony church, and many other activites. Her husband, Bob Lombardozzi, often can be found at the club playing bocce with the Roman Stallions team on Men's night. See her obituary for more details.
The family asks that memorials be made to the BE THE MATCH FOUNDATION at: http://www.bethematchfoundation.org/goto/joycelombardozzi
(posted 2/20/12): We are sorry to learn of the passing of fellow club member Frank Giardono February 17, 2012. His wife Dalia died almost a year ago. Frank has served as past Councilor and Vice President. He could often be found at the club playing cards. See the obituary for more details.
(posted 10/25/11): Club member Don J. Williams 87 died October 24, 2011. Don leaves his wife Edna (Pro) Williams. See the obituary for more details.
(posted 6/29/11): Club member Vincent F. Palmeri 69 died June 22, 2011. See his obituary for more details.
(posted 6/13/11): Club Vice President John A. Terranova Jr. was featured in the June 13th "GET TO KNOW ME" section of the RRstar. In the article, John explains his sponsorship of the seventh annual N&JT Charity Couples Bocce Tournament on June 25 at the club. See the article for more details.
(posted 5/17/11): Club member John A. Terranova Sr. 87 died May 15, 2011. John is the father of club vice president John Terranova Jr. See the obituary for more details.
(posted 5/12/11): We are sorry to learn of the passing our fellow member Ray Gaziano May 10, 2011 after an extended illness. He was 78. Ray was the captain of his Men's Bocce team "Ray's Gang" and also played Couple's Bocce with his wife Mary Louise. As a lifelong resident of Rockford, Ray was very active in a host of activities - see his obituary for more details.
(posted 3/8/11): We regret the passing of Dalia M. Giardono March 6, 2011. Dalia, who is the wife of fellow club member Frank Giardono, has been very active in various club activities including the women's Bocce League and the Ladies Auxiliary. See her obituary for more details.
(posted 1/13/11): Club member Sam L. Colletti 92 died January 7, 2011. See his obituary for more details.
(posted 1/6/11): Club member Paul J. Bufalo 65 died December 30, 2010 while vacationing in Mexico. Paul was a member of the Knights of Columbus and played bocce, golf, and was active with the Italian Fiesta each year. See his obituary for more details.
