PITTSTON — The Italian-American Association of Luzerne County held a wreath-laying ceremony at the Christopher Columbus statue following Mass at St. Joseph Marello Parish on Sunday, Oct. 9.
The group also held a raising of the Italian flag at the Luzerne County Courthouse on Friday, Oct. 7 and its annual Columbus Day banquet at Genetti’s in Wilkes-Barre on Sunday, Oct. 9.
Pittston City Councilman Michael Lombardo speaks during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Christopher Columbus statue in Pittston on Oct. 9.
Glenn Smith of the Italian-American Association holds the Italian flag during a wreath-laying ceremony at the Christopher Columbus statue in Pittston on Oct. 9.
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Members of the Italian-American Association Albert Capozucca, left, and Raymond Capozucca set a wreath near the Christopher Columbus statue in Pittston on Oct. 9.