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Filitalia Foundation
Board of Directors
The 501(c)(3) Arm of Filitalia: Preserving Heritage & Supporting Community
The Filitalia Foundation is the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt arm of Filitalia International, led by a dedicated Board of Directors and volunteers. As the only international volunteer Italian-American organization in the United States, the Foundation is committed to preserving Italian heritage, promoting the Italian language, and supporting cultural and humanitarian initiatives worldwide.
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The Foundation oversees the History of Italian Immigration Museum, manages many Scholarship funds, and organize their signature event which is the Annual Heroes Award & La Festa della Repubblica. Through their vision and commitment, the Filitalia Foundation ensures that Filitalia continues to grow, expand chapters, and strengthen the Italian-American community across generations.
Board of Directors
1st President
Pasquale F. Nestico, M.D.
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7th President, FI
Saverio P. Nestico​
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Member
Anthony Benedetto, M.D.
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Member
Michael Bonasera
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Member / 6th President, FI
Cav. Paula Bonavitacola
Member
Luisa Falcione
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Member
Riccardo Longo
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Eugene Mattioni, Esq​
Treasurer / 4th President, FI
Rosetta Miriello
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Member
Paul Panepinto, Esq
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Domenico Pratico, M.D.
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Member
Susan Thomas
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Member
Nicholas Ruggiero, M.D.
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Assistant Executive Directors
Nicola Pirone (Italy)
Nicholas Santangelo (USA)
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