Toys for Toys | The Dunmorean

Dunmore’s Keystone Chapter UNICO presented monetary and toy donations to the U.S. Marine’s Toys for Tots annual drive for the 10th consecutive year.

This collection is normally scheduled for the annual Christmas Party, but due to the pandemic the party was cancelled, and members were asked to drop off their donations at the home of Keystone President Mary Ann Coviello. Keystone UNICO Members stand with some of the many toys the Chapter donated to the Toys for Tots Annual Drive.

Shown above from left are Bob and Sylvia Tagert, President Mary Ann and Frank Coviello, Jim and Mary Mack, Val Riggi, Mark and Michele McDade, Cathy Gerard, PA II District Governor Cathy Bianchi and Nancy Malone.

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Keystone UNICO Members presenting monetary and toy donations to U.S. Marine Sergeant Walter Guevara for the annual Toys for Tots campaign include, from left: Frank and Keystone UNICO President Frank Coviello, Mary Ann Coviello, Sergeant Guevara; and Michele and Mark McDade. Over $1500 worth of toys and monetary donations were collected by the Keystone UNICO Membership.

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The Keystone Chapter of UNICO held its annual Christmas Party at Fiorelli’s Banquet Facility. This is the sixth Christmas Keystone conducted its Toys for Tots Drive with two U.S. Marines present to pick up the treasure trove of gifts the members donated.

Luigi Palazzi, Chapter Heritage and Culture Chairman, spoke on various Italian Christmas customs. Entertainment was offered up by local vocalist Jim Cerminaro, who also did a duet with chapter member Toni DiVizio. Program chairman Marge Ruggiero led a great Christmas “Sing Along” with a little comedy included.

Pictured with our Toys for Tots display are, from left: Jim Cerminaro, President Cathy Bianchi, US Marines 1st Sgt. Shawn Kelly and Sgt. Michael Pastore, John Mecca and PA II DG Mark McDade.