East Hanover Italian American Club

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Each year The EHIAC acknowledges exceptional individuals of Italian American heritage for their impactful contributions to the East Hanover Community.

Please learn more about our past and present honorees below:

The 2022 Honorees:

Grand Marshal – Aldo Zuppichini, Lifetime Entrepreneur, Founder & CEO of Thats How We Roll LLC

Man of the Year – Michael Stivala, CEO of Suburban Propane

Woman of the Year – Carolyn Jandoli, Councilwoman of East Hanover, Associate VP Merck of Merck & Co.

Entrepreneur of the Year – Danielle Delvescovo, Owner of ‘Dance With Danielle’ of East Hanover

Lifetime Achievement Award – Steven Caponegro, Florham Park K-8 School District Superintendent

Lifetime Achievement Award – Maria Caponegro Carell, Superintendent of the Hanover Park Regional High School District

Parade Princess –Allessandra Laracca

The 2019 Honorees:

Grand Marshal – Chris Coccia, Coccia Real Estate Group

Man of the Year – Anthony Iacullo, Esq., Attorney at Law

Woman of the Year – Natalee Vaccaro Bartlett, Superintendent of Schools, East Hanover School District

Entrepreneur of the Year – John Gunello, Direct Waste Services inc.

Athlete of the Year – Giuseppe Rossi, Professional Italian Club Soccer Player 

Parade Princess – Valentina Ashley Marr

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

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Michael Castaldo, Entertainer

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Woman of the Year

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Stephanie Del Preore Oliver, Head Women’s Basketball Coach, LIU Brooklyn

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Man of the Year

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Tom Maoli, CEO, Maserati of Morris County & Lexus of Route 10 

Bio | Video

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Entrepreneur of the Year

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Dr. David Barrett, Denville Medical & Sports Rehabilitation Center

Bio | Video

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Parade Princess

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Graciella Angelina Fernicola

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The 2014 Honorees:

Grand Marshal

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Cindy Vero, Radio Personality

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Woman of the Year

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Carol Grossi, Superintendent, Hanover Park Regional High School District

Bio | Video

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Man of the Year

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Charlie Napoli, C&L Towing 

Bio | Video

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Entrepreneurs of the Year

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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

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Francesca DeFillippes

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The 2013 Honorees:

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James Gandolfini 

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Grand Marshal 

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Dan Mannarino, Anchor/Reporter, WPIX 11 News 

Bio | Video

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Italian-American Women of the Year 

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Cristina Mirda, Accardi & Mirda, PC

Bio | Video

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Italian-American Man of the Year 

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John G. Centanni, Newark Fire Department Chief 

Bio | Video

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Italian-American Entrepreneur of the Year

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Anthony & Sons Bakery

Bio | Video

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Italian-American Humanitarian of the Year 

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NYPD Officer Larry DePrimo 

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Parade Princess Riley J. Principe

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The 2012 Honorees:

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Ken RosatoAnchor, WABC-7

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Italian-American Woman of the Year

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Maria Cucciniello

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 Andre Chiavelli, Emiliani Enterprises

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Ace Alagna Achievement AwardThe Italian Tribune

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