05/17/2026
On Thursday night, May 14, the Blauvelt Sons of Italy proudly hosted its annual Scholarship Awards Dinner. During the evening, scholarships were awarded to 17 graduating high school seniors to assist with college and trade school tuition expenses.
This year, the lodge was also honored to commemorate the lives of two departed Brothers — “Bocce” Lou Maiello and Anthony “The Shirt” DiPrima — by establishing scholarships in their memory.
All scholarships are made possible through the lodge’s year-round fundraising efforts and the continued generosity of our members, supporters, and local community. The Blauvelt Sons of Italy is proud to support these outstanding young men and women as they pursue their goals in higher education and the skilled trades.
The lodge extends its sincere gratitude to the following individuals and groups whose generosity and dedication helped make this special evening possible:
- Lodge President Anthony Albanese
- The DeSimone, Dolce, Malora, Maiello, Scaringe, Sica, Siciliano, Source, and Viglietta families for their generous financial contributions
- All members of Rockland Lodge 2176 who contributed their time and effort to our fundraising initiatives
- Local businesses for their continued support and donations, especially during our annual feast
- And most importantly, to YOU — our loyal supporters who attend our events throughout the year, especially our Feast and Bingo events. Your unwavering generosity is what truly brings Scholarship Night to life.
Thank you for helping us invest in the future of our youth and for continuing the proud tradition of community, family, and brotherhood that defines our lodge.