UNICO Charity Pig Roast set for April 22nd

Posted on April 4, 2023 by The Dunmorean

“Make-A-Wish” has been named the primary beneficiary for the Charity Pig Roast to be sponsored by Keystone Chapter UNICO is honoring “Make-A-Wish” on Saturday, April 22 at Fiorelli’s Catering from 5 to 9 p.m.

The evening includes open bar during the cocktail hour and dinner; a sumptuous Italian buffet; numerous raffles, and entertainment by “The Mark Montella Project.”

Tickets are $70 and can be purchased by contacting Mary Lou at 570-343-8709 or Nanine at 570-347-9942. For sponsorship opportunities call Mark at 570-343-7009.

The Pig Roast Committee includes, first row from left: Marilyn Vitali, Cesira Berardelli, Frank Coviello, Board Chairman Mary Ann Coviello, Sylvia Tagert, Event Chairman Nanine Gramigna, Make-A-Wish Director Maggie O’Brien, Keystone President Louise Ligi, Event Cochairman Mary Lou Karliak, Nancy Malone and Tina Haas.

Second row, same order: Jim Mack Sr., Sandy Collins, Gloria Rizzo, Mary Mack, Toni DiVizio, Eileen Kovatch, Michele McDade, Ann Summa, Valerie Riggi and Diane Beckage. Third row: Jim Mack Jr., Anne Martino, Bob Kovatch, Tom Carlucci, David Phaneuf, Bob Tagert and Mark McDade.

Missing in photo is Peter Noto.

News from UNICO: January 2023

Posted on January 3, 2023 by The Dunmorean

As part of its “Random Act of Kindness” program, Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO made a donation to Frances Willard Elementary School in support of its Scholastic Book Club Program.

Pictured in the front row, from left: Keystone Board Chairman Mary Ann Coviello; Kelly Guerra, Frances Willard third grade teacher; Keystone board member Marilyn Vitali, retired Scranton School District teacher, and Brandon Budd, principal of Frances Willard Elementary.

Back row, same order: Keystone board members Frank Coviello, Bob Tagert, and Sylvia Tagert; Mark McDade, Keystone Chapter charter president; Michele McDade, retired Frances Willard kindergarten teacher, and Toni DiVizio, Keystone board member.

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The UNICO Foundation Torraco Food/Shelter Fund recently donated $1,000 to the Saint Patrick Parish Food Pantry.

The UNICO Foundation is pleased to support such a worthy cause, especially in these challenging times.

Pictured at the presentation from left are pantry volunteers Fran Sowka and Teri Millard; Father Richard Fox, Saint Patrick Parish Pastor; Michael Rescigno, UNICO Foundation Torraco Food Bank/Shelter Fund Committee Chair; and pantry volunteer Joan Robinson.