Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 Awards 2019 Scholarships


The Norwood Italian Lodge #1235, a local chapter of the Sons of Italy, recently held its Annual Scholarship Awards Dinner on June 4, 2019, at Four Points by Sheraton, on Route One, Norwood. Lodge President, Steve Eosco, greeted the nearly 60 members and guests in attendance.

Scholarship Chairwoman, Toni Eosco, made several introductions, and recognized lodge members, Barbara Campagna and Winnie Carfagno, for their volunteer work on the lodge’s scholarship committee. The scholarship award presentations took place immediately following a delicious dinner.

The Italian Lodge has a long history of supporting youth, education and Italian culture. Through the volunteer work of its members to raise funds, and through the addition of memorial and other generous donations, the Norwood Italian Lodge #1235 awarded two $1,000 scholarships. Scholarship committee member, Winnie Carfagno, made the first award presentation to Giovana Rodriguez, a graduate of Norwood High School. Giovana is the daughter of William and Diane Rodriguez as well as the granddaughter of lodge members, Andy & Toni Ciarletta of Norwood. Giovana will pursue her degree at Northeastern University. Scholarship committee member, Barbara Campagna, made the second award presentation to Lauren Cavanaugh, a graduate of Bishop Feehan High School. Lauren is the daughter of John and Karen Cavanaugh of Mansfield, as well as the granddaughter of lodge member, Patricia Russo and her husband, John Russo of Norwood. Lauren will pursue her degree at Assumption College. Lodge members congratulated Giovana and Lauren and wished them good luck and success with all their future plans.

Following the awards, guest speaker, Debbie Fruci Ende, a 1995 Norwood High graduate, an honors Yale University graduate, a 2002 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law, and a past 1995 Italian Lodge scholarship winner, delivered an authentic and entertaining talk about growing up ‘Italian’ and how it shaped her life. She inspired the scholarship winners to continue their hard work towards fulfilling their dreams, to hold on to the strong values instilled in them by their families, and to remember and appreciate the Italian community that has supported them through their journey so far. Debbie resides in Westwood with her husband and their two children. She works as the Associate General Counsel for Henley Enterprises. Debbie’s parents, Barbara and Frank Fruci of Norwood, and her aunt, Mary Fruci, were also in attendance.

For information about Norwood Italian Lodge membership please contact President, Steve Eosco, at 781-769-7865 or visit the website: www.norwoodsonsofitaly.org to learn about the Lodge.

Pictured in photo from left to right are: Toni Eosco – Scholarship Committee Chair, Steve Eosco - Lodge President, John & Pat Russo, Lodge Members, Lauren Cavanaugh, Scholarship Recipient and grandaughter of Pat & John, Karen Cavanaugh, Lauren's mother, and Joseph Cavanaugh, Lauren's brother.

Pictured in photo from left to right are: Toni and Steve Eosco, William Rodrigues, Giovana's father, Giovana Rodrigues, Scholarship Recipient, Diane Rodriguez, Giovana's mother, Yolanda Segal, Giovana's great aunt, Toni and Andy Ciarletta, Lodge members and grandparents of Giovana.

Home Page

Pictured in photo from left to right are: Toni Eosco, Scholarship Committee Chair, Debbie Fruci Ende, Guest Speaker & former Scholarship Awardee, Steve Eosco, Lodge President