A remarkable oral history by Sando Bologna and Attorney Richard M. Marano about growing up in Waterbury. Reflect on the humor, neighborhoods, pathos, hard work, patriotism, education, and
sociability of the city’s past and present.
Sandy Bologna and Rich Marano
Judge
Marano attended a National Italian American Foundation
(NIAF)
event in New Haven, CT honoring Academy Award – winning
actor Ernest Borgnine. They share a heritage that originates
in the Piedmont region of Northern Italy.
Judge Marano and author Gay Talese chat at the 75th Anniversary
of UNICO National.
Judge Marano chats with former
New York Governor Mario Cuomo.
Enjoy the memories of:
Andrew A. Sirica
Frank Petrillo
Mario Generali
Gaetano (Guy) Russo
John J. Damico
Katherine T. Fossaty
Dante Cantamessa
Frank DeZinno
Michael Colucci
Albert N. Marano
Rocco W. Sileo
Dante Galuppo
Sando Bologna
Louis Orsini
Claire Tedesco
Helena Summa
William J. Summa
Victor Guerrera
Maria Guerrera
Dr. Carmine Paolino
Edward Giobbi
Louis Oliver
Peter Ciullo
Annie M. Barrie
Antonio E. Gugliotti
Learn from Joe Manganaro about “The Beginnings of UNICO.”
Read how the Petrillo family instructed paesani on how to prepare for naturalization.
Learn about the village culture in Waterbury’s Italian festivals.
Check out the one hundred organizations in the directory of Italian American groups.
Rejoice over the grape arbors in Waterbury.
Be inspired to start searching your ancestral roots.
Why does Nick Apollo Forte always sing “Keep Italian in your Heart?”
