Joanne Coccia Lodge, Sons and Daughters of Italy in America

03/26/2026

A new statue of Christopher Columbus went up on the White House grounds Sunday that was built using pieces from a monument to the Italian explorer that protesters destroyed six years ago.

02/20/2026

HAPPY ✨️4️⃣2️⃣nd✨️ ANNIVERSARY to our beloved lodge!! May we continue to grow and serve our amazing community. 🇮🇹🇺🇸

11/27/2025

Wishing everyone a wonderful, blessed day. May your homes be filled with family and the bounty of our Lord. Please remember to pray for those less fortunate and that they find their way through this holiday season.
Thank you all for supporting our lodge. With many THANKS, 🍁🍂🍃🍁🍂🍃🍁🍂🍃
Michaelynn M Minicucci
President

11/17/2025

Our Thanksgiving meeting also welcomed our new State Deputy and Grand Lodge State Orator Mary Jane Cambria. Mary Jane presided over our new member initiation and joined us for our Thanksgiving meal prepared by the Hilton Garden Inn Fontana.

11/17/2025

The Joanne Coccia Lodge celebrates Thanksgiving by installing seven new members. Welcome Robert and Eva Abbruzzese, Nicholas Dudeck, Dominic Grisafe, Gregory Rathfelder, Beth Vissars and Nancy Zafuto!

11/09/2025

Now is the time to apply for this wonderful opportunity for your academic future 🇮🇹

🇮🇹 Now Accepting Applications for the 2026 Sons of Italy Foundation® Scholarships! 🎓

Through the Sons of Italy Foundation® (SIF), the Order Sons and Daughters of Italy in America® (OSDIA) has proudly awarded tens of millions of dollars in scholarships to date — empowering the next generation of Italian American leaders.

Each year since its founding, the SIF has awarded 10–18 National Leadership Grants, with awards ranging from $5,000 to $20,000. Scholarship totals and the number of recipients vary annually based on available funding.

📘 General Eligibility:

Individuals of Italian descent (at least one Italian or Italian-American grandparent)

U.S. citizens or Green Card holders

Enrolled in a four-year undergraduate program, graduate program, or professional school at an accredited academic institution for the Fall 2026 term

💡 Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to celebrate your Italian heritage while investing in your future!

👉 Learn more and apply at: https://www.osdia.org/scholarships/

10/26/2025

The Halloween Party was a blast. A good time was had by all. 🎃

10/23/2025

October meeting

10/14/2025

Standing proud.
Celebrating our contributions. 🇺🇸🇮🇹

09/22/2025

President Michaelynn Minicucci is excited to announce Pat Mazzulli as our newly elected Vice President. 👏🇮🇹 Pat brings great knowledge of what leadership entails and is a legacy of Italian traditions and of course, PIZZA!! Welcome Pat to our Board! 🇺🇲🇮🇹
📷 credit Leah Flaherty

09/22/2025

President Michaelynn Minicucci presented Immediate Past President Paul Finazzo with a custom plaque in acknowledgement of his dedication to The Order as President, State Trustee and now State Vice President of the South. Paul continues to be an amazing mentor and advocate for the greater good of The Order. Thank you Paul Finazzo for your leadership and example of Liberty Equality and Fraternity 🇺🇲🇮🇹

09/22/2025

The Joanne Coccia Lodge welcomes five new members, elects new Vice President Pat Mazzulli and recognizes Past President Paul Finazzo for years of faithful service at our September 21st Monthly meeting.