UNICO Hosts Bingo Social at Gino Merli Veteran’s Center

Posted on April 30, 2019 by The Dunmorean

UNICO Gino Merli volunteers

Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO participated in UNICO National Day of community service on Saturday, April 20. In the afternoon, Keystone conducted a bingo social for the residents of Gino Merli Veteran’s Center of Northeastern PA.

Along with games with cash prizes, the residents and their guests were treated to a “Salute to Veterans” cake and ice cream. It was a great afternoon of socializing, not only for the Veterans and their guests, but also for the volunteers.

Pictured are the Keystone UNICO volunteers participating at the event, from left: Jim Malone, Cathy Bianchi, Cathy Gerard, Bob Tagert, Nancy Angeloni, Ray Tropeano (holding cake and program coordinator), Frank Coviello, Marilyn Vitali, Mark McDade (holding cake), Michele McDade, Tom Carlucci, Tess Tropeano and Val Riggi.

UNICO Members Take Part in Wreaths Across America Program

Posted on January 3, 2018 by The Dunmorean

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The Wreaths Across America Program is an annual program presented throughout the U.S. Locally it is presented by the Friends of the Forgotten at the Gino Merli Veteran’s Center. A program was presented with the displaying of 28 wreaths representing 28 local organizations.

Keystone Chapter UNICO National participated with a donated wreath and great representation.

Among our members who are also members of The Friends of the Forgotten are Ed Faatz, president; Dee Dee Faatz, secretary; Ray Tropeano, director, and Val Riggi.

Pictured are Keystone Chapter UNICO members who participated in The Friends of the Forgotten “Wreaths Across America” Program at the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center.

From left are Marilyn Vitali, Ray and Tess Tropeano, Cathy Bianchi, Tom Carlucci, Keystone Chapter president Cathy Gerard, Val Riggi, Friends of the Forgotten Secretary Dee Dee Faatz, Michele McDade, Bob and Sylvia Tagert, Mark McDade, Friends of the Forgotten President Ed Faatz and Jim Mack.

UNICO participates in “Wreath Across America” salute

Posted on January 4, 2017 by The Dunmorean

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Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO National participated at the “Wreaths Across America” salute, sponsored by the Friends of the Forgotten and the Gino Merli Veterans’ Center. Thirty-one organizations were represented in this annual event that honors our deceased U.S. Veterans.

Pictured from left are Mark McDade, District Governor UNICO National PA II; Mary DePalma, Val Riggi, Marilyn Vitali, Tess Tropeano, Ray Tropeano, Tom Carlucci, Chapter President Cathy Bianchi, and Bob Tagert, all Keystone UNICO; and Kathleen Ambrose, Deputy Commandant Gino Merli Veterans’ Center.