Little Italy Lodge Alumni

04/09/2026

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Rollie Keh.
If you ate at Amicci's in the last 35 years, you have had a sauce or recipe that he had a hand in creating. For 20+ years, Chef showed up every night at midnight to make the marinara sauce and prep a hundred other things every restaurant kitchen needs to open everyday.
He was a Navy cook for 20 years, then a Chef at the US Capitol for another 20 years all while raising a family in Little Italy. When his son Roland opened a small restaurant in the neighborhood with his friend Scott, Chef came out of retirement to help them out in the kitchen. 35+ years later, his successors, Oscar and Leonel, still follow his teachings and match his work ethic. We wouldn't be who we are without him. Rest In Peace Chef
Arrangement’s TBA

04/05/2026

03/08/2026

It is with a heavy heart that we announce a Little Italy alumni Diana Krausman nee Rizzo, age 73 had a peaceful passing, on Sunday, February 22, 2026, after a brief battle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was the daughter of the late Maria Clara (Bertetti) Rizzo, who emigrated from Italy, and the late Angelo Blase Rizzo. Diana grew up in Baltimore’s Little Italy neighborhood and graduated from The Institute of Notre Dame High School.
She is survived by her devoted husband, John Anthony Krausman, of Ellicott City, MD, with whom she shared 47 cherished years of marriage.
Obituary of Diana Maria (Rizzo) Krausman

01/15/2026

It’s with heartfelt sadness to post a Little Italy alumni Rick Platerote, who grew up in the neighborhood and attended St. Leo’s School and Church. He was the son of the late Josie and Joseph Platerote and brother to Michael and Joe. Rick was a retired firefighter, Baltimore City Fire Department.
Additional information to come. Arrangements pending

12/26/2025

Charles "Charlie" Di Seta Obituary
It is with immense sorrow that we announce the passing of Charles “Charlie“ Di Seta beloved husband of Louisa L. (nee Petrosillo), loving father Joseph P.C. Di Seta, and his wife Theresa, Nicole M Di Seta; cherished grandfather of Samantha, Michael and Oscar; dear brother Richard Di Seta, and late Loretta Cirvello and Philip Di Seta; loving son of the late Mildred (nee Ciofanni) DiSeta and Frank Di Seta; dear uncle of Mary Vincent, Ciara Di Seta, Erin Bovee, Emma Tillman; devoted cousin of Gerry Sissellberger and the late, Phyllis (nee Di Seta) Grymes; also survived by generations of cousins, loving relatives, and friends  Charlie grew up in Little Italy and was proud of his Italian heritage. For 81 years, he only ate Italian food with coke and chocolate cake with milk. He ate nothing else. He would never drink a Starbucks coffee much to the chagrin of his long time good friend Joe Bags. His circle of friends looked like a page right out of an Italian mobster movie, but they really were a fun-loving harmless bunch always with a quick joke. We will miss his loving personality, Baltimore charm, and endless smile.

Visitation will be held on Monday, December 29 from 3-7pm in the funeral home of Charles S. Zannino Funeral Service PA, 263 S Conkling Street. A funeral mass will be celebrated on Tuesday, December 30 at 10am at Our Lady of Pompei Catholic Church. Internment at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

12/25/2025

It's with heartfelt sadness to post that a Little Italy Alumni Charles DiSeta, who grew up in the neighborhood and went to St. Leo's School. Charlie was a Mug's Corner boy, passed this past Tuesday from lung cancer at Upper Cheasapeake Hospital.
Arrngements TBA

12/25/2025

Buon Natale a tutti Goombahs!!

12/09/2025

Our annual traditional Little Italy alumni dinner tonight at Chipparelli's. Looking forward to seeing everyone. I'm hearing from Santo 43 attendees.
We'll salute and certainly miss Charlie "Bananas" Sudano, Sal Spinnato, Johnny Kidwell, Johnny Molino and Mario Teresi, R.I.P.

11/10/2025

Jerome Dennis Elliott, Sr.,Deeply rooted in Baltimore’s Little Italy community, he devoted countless hours to volunteer work, particularly through the St. Anthony Society. He was instrumental in growing the La Famiglia Scholarship fund, helping to raise more than $250,000 to support local students of Italian descent in their educational pursuits — a legacy that continues to impact generations.

He is the beloved husband to the late Angela Patricia Elliott née Tirocchi ; devoted father of Jerry Elliott , Jr. and his wife Elizabeth, Michael Elliott and his wife Laurie and Timothy Elliott and his wife Sharon; cherished grandfather of Melissa, Alex, Brianna, Jenna, Allison, Caroline and Brendan; great grandfather of Quinn, Cameron, and Logan; dear brother William Elliott , Jr., and the late Edwin Elliott.

The family will receive friends at the Lemmon Funeral Home of Dulaney Valley, Inc., 10 W. Padonia Road (at York Road) Timonium, Maryland 21093 on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8PM. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at the St. St. Joseph Catholic Church., 20 Church Lane, Cockeysville 21030 on Wednesday, November 12,2025 at 11AM. Interment Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens.

In lieu of flowers, please consider contribution to Glen Meadows Scholarship Fund

11/05/2025

It’s with great sadness to post that Little Italy alumni Dr. Frank Verde, DDS passed at the age of 92 on October 25th. Our express condolences to the Verdecchia and Pellegrini Family. He grew up in Baltimore's close-knit Little Italy neighborhood before his family moved to a home built by his grandfather in Hamilton.
Frank was the eldest son of Carmella (Pellegrini) and Frank Verdecchia. He was predeceased by his brother Joseph Verdecchia, his son Steven Verde, his wife Patricia (Smith) Verde, and his grandson Kelsey Skokan.
A Celebration of Life will take place at Chiapparelli's in Baltimore on November 15th from 1–4 p.m.