Celebrating Valentines with 'Frankie Valli'

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SINGING THE SONGS: Pictured is Michael A. Panarello, of Johnston, performing his “Frankie Valli Tribute” during the St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary 40th Annual Valentine Polenta Party.

WARM WELCOME: Maria Manzi, President of the St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary, is pictured at the 40th Annual Valentine Polenta Party welcoming guests to the event on Feb. 10.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Pictured are the 2018 Board of Director of the St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary: Margherita Paolucci (Trustee), Deb Campopiano (Vice-President), Lynda Nardolillo (Secretary), Anna Casador (Treasurer/Mrs. Knightsville), Maria Manzi (President), Anna Marino (Trustee) and Joanne Marzilli (Trustee).

On Feb. 10, the St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary held their 40th Annual Valentine Polenta Party with a sold-out crowd at the St. Mary’s Feast Society Hall on Phenix Ave.

Featured at the event was Michael A. Panarello of Johnston performing his “Frankie Valli Tribute.”

The St. Mary’s Feast Society was decorated for Valentine’s Day and a full course dinner including salad, pasta, chicken marsala, polenta, potato and vegetables, bread, butter, and desserts made by Ladies Auxiliary members. A cash bar was available, and several raffles were held.

The event was emceed by Maria Manzi, president of the St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary whose mother, Kathleen Manzi, started the event 40 years ago when she was the St. Mary’s Feast Society Ladies Auxiliary President.