ITALIAN HERITAGE AND CULTURE COMMITTEE OF THE BRONX AND WESTCHESTER
Founded in 1980, The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of the Bronx and Westchester
honors the achievements, talents and expertise of outstanding Italian Americans at our annual Champagne Luncheon.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

  • Patricia Santangelo, President
  • Gary DeLeo, Treasurer
  • Lisa Salvati, Secretary

Working Committee

  • Madeline Balmeceda
  • Andrea McArdle
  • Luigi Moneta
  • Donna Gagliardi Ross
  • Victoria Ruffolo
  • Deborah Sanguinetti
  • Charles Santangelo
  • Louis Santangelo
  • Susan Schaeffer
  • Maria Iovieno Swieciki

Upcoming Events

The Italian Heritage and Culture Committee of the Bronx and Westchester

cordially invites you to attend the
46th Anniversary Celebration
at a Champagne Luncheon
Presentation of

Il Leone di San Marco Awards

Sunday, September 27, 2026
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.


Davenport Mansion
400 Davenport Avenue, New Rochelle, NY

Registration 11:30 a.m.
Luncheon 12:00 p.m.
Awards Program 1:00 to 3:00 p.m.


Patricia Santangelo, President
Gary W. DeLeo, Treasurer
Lisa Salvati, Secretary

Tickets limited and sold in advance
contact italianheritageandculture@gmail.com
To purchase tickets online, please click here.