The 2018 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Mayor Joseph Pannullo – Mayor of East Hanover
Man of the Year – Franco Porporino, Jr. – owner of Fresco da Franco Restaurant, radio host and executive producer
Woman of the Year – Rosanna Imbriano – R.I. Consulting
Entrepreneur of the Year – Marco Laracca, Esq. – Bio & Laracca
Entertainer of the Year – Gregg Giannotti – Cohost, “Boomer & Gio,” WFAN Sports Radio. Watch his interview talking about the parade on Hip New Jersey, a television show that airs on HometowneTV and NJ on Air!
The 2017 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Cristina Fontanelli, Award-winning Singer/PBS-TV Host
Man of the Year – Henry J. Amoroso, Chiesa Shahinian & Giantomasi PC
Woman of the Year – Marisa Spagnoletti, Owner of Lucy’s Gift
Entrepreneur of the Year – Sorrento’s Bakery
Entertainer of the Year – Vic DiBitetto, comedian
The 2016 Honorees:
Grand Marshal – Teresa Priolo, Reporter and Anchor, Fox 5 News
Man of the Year – William Barrett, Esq., Mandelbaum Salsburg
Woman of the Year – Karen Casalaro, Founder, Halos for Angels
Entrepreneur of the Year – Angelo Sansano, Henry O’Baker Insurance Agency
Humanitarian Award – Father Owen B. Moran, Pastor, of St. Rose Lima Church
The 2015 Honorees:
Grand Marshal
Michael Castaldo, Entertainer
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Woman of the Year
Stephanie Del Preore Oliver, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, LIU Brooklyn
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Man of the Year
Tom Maoli, CEO, Maserati of Morris County & Lexus of Route 10
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Entrepreneur of the Year
Dr. David Barrett, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center
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Parade Princess
Graciella Angelina Fernicola
2014 HONOREES
Grand Marshal
Cindy Vero, Radio Personality
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Woman of the Year
Carol Grossi, Superintendent, Hanover Park Regional High School District
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Man of the Year
Charlie Napoli, C&L Towing
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Entrepreneurs of the Year
Nanina’s in the Park & Park Savoy
Joe Maurillo Bio | Barry Maurillo Bio | Vito Cucci Bio | Video
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Ace Alanga Italian Heritage Award
DiPaolo Bakery of Verona
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Parade Princess
Francesca DeFillippes
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2013 HONOREES
Parade Dedication: James Gandolfini
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Grand Marshal: Dan Mannarino, Anchor/Reporter, WPIX 11 News
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Italian-American Women of the Year: Cristina Mirda, Accardi & Mirda, PC
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Italian-American Man of the Year: John G. Centanni, Newark Fire Department Chief
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Italian-American Entrepreneur of the Year: Anthony & Sons Bakery
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Italian-American Humanitarian of the Year: NYPD Officer Larry DePrimo
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Parade Princess: Riley J. Principe
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2012 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Ken Rosato, Anchor, WABC-7
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Maria Cucciniello
Italian-American Man of the Year: Andre Chiavelli, Emiliani Enterprises
Ace Alagna Achievement Award: The Italian Tribune
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2011 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Dominic Scaglione, Jr., “Frankie Valli”, Jersey Boys
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Maria Lupo, Atlantic Health
Italian-American Man of the Year: Paul Santucci, UBS Financial
Athlete of the Year: Joe DiRocco, Pitching Prospect, Seattle Mariners
Humanitarian of the Year: Bobby Wells, Band Leader, The Infernos
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2010 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Robert Bianchi, Esq., Morris County Prosecutor
Italian-American Man of the Year: Buddy Valastro, “Cabe Boss” of Carlo’s City Hall Bake Shop
Bio | Video Interview | “Cake Boss” Morris County Columbus Day Parade Episode
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Alicia Vitarelli, News Anchor, News 12 New Jersey
Entrepreneur of the Year: The Villani Family (Villani Bus Company)
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2009 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Doctor Mario Criscito, Director of Critical Care, Clara Maass Medical Center | Bio
Italian –American Man of the Year: Anthony Calandra, President, Calandra Enterprises | Bio
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Jill Nicolini, Anchor, WPIX 11 Morning News | Bio
Humanitarian Award: Gino Montrone, President, CEO of Instant Air Freight Co. | Bio
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2008 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Cav. Joseph Coccia Jr., Founder, The Coccia Foundation | Bio
Italian-American Man of the Year: Ralph Izzo, Ph.D, CEO, PSE&G | Bio
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Janine Strafaci, Anchor, News 12 New Jersey
Humanitarian of the Year: Ray Nisivoccia, CPA & Nisivoccia & Company LLP | Bio
Entrepreneur of the Year: John Caravella, President, A USA Sanitation | Bio
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2007 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: William Schievella, Chief of Detectives, Morris County Prosecutor’s Office
Italian-American Man of the Year: Joseph Trunfio, CEO, Atlantic Health | Bio
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Barbara Boscaino-Tamburro | Bio
Humanitarian Award: Anthony J. Fusco Jr., Founder, Fusco & Macaluso Attorneys
Achievement Award: Rocco Nisivoccia Jr., Actor/Producer | Bio
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2006 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Father Joseph Granato, Director, St. Lucy’s Church | Bio
Italian-American Man of the Year: John Sette, Chairman, New Jersey Sheriffs Political Action Committee | Bio
Italian-American Woman of the Year: Melissa Falcone, Principal, Central Elementary School, East Hanover
Entrepreneur of the Year, Bob Molinari, Owner, Hilltop Nissan East Hanover
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2005 HONOREES
Grand Marshal: Christopher J. Christie, United States Attorney, District of New Jersey
Italian-American Man of the Year: Michael M. Rubbinaccio, Morris County Prosecutor
Law Enforcement Executive of the Year: Anthony F. Ambrose, Director, Newark Police Department
Law Enforcement Achievement Award: Ronald J. Borgo, Deputy Chief, East Orange Police Department
Law Enforcement Achievement Award: Samuel A. DeMaio, Deputy Chief, Newark Police Department
Law Enforcement Achievement Award: Alan J. Sierchio, Deputy Chief, East Orange Police Department
