Antonio Gatto Lodge #2459

06/19/2026

🍕 Happy Pizza Friday! 🇮🇹🇺🇸

This week's pizza takes us to New York City.

Founded in 1905, Lombardi's Coal Oven Pizza is widely recognized as America's first licensed pizzeria. Opened by Italian immigrant Gennaro Lombardi, it helped introduce generations of Americans to one of Italy's greatest gifts to the world.

From Naples to New York, pizza has become a delicious part of the Italian-American story.

Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🍕

06/17/2026

🇮🇹 Parola della Settimana 🇮🇹

Mi fai impazzire!
(mee fy-ee eem-pah-ZEE-ray)

"You're making me crazy!"

Whether it was said to a mischievous child, a stubborn spouse, or a beloved grandchild, many Italian families have heard this phrase at least once!

Who in your family used to say it?

Buona giornata! 🇮🇹😄

06/16/2026

🇮🇹 Happy National Cannoli Day! 🇮🇹

From Sicily to Maryland, the cannoli remains one of Italy's most treasured desserts.

Today we celebrate the traditions, recipes, and family memories that make Italian food such an important part of our heritage.

Do you prefer your cannoli traditional, chocolate chip, or pistachio?

Share your favorite cannoli spot in the comments!

Buon appetito! 🇮🇹🍰

06/15/2026

Great turnout for our Lodge Meeting! Congrats to our newly elected Officers and our scholarship winners!

06/15/2026

🇮🇹 Antonio Gatto Lodge Meeting Recap 🇮🇹

We had a wonderful turnout for our Lodge meeting on Wednesday, June 10.

We were honored to welcome two members of the Grand Lodge for the installation of our officers.

The evening also included the presentation of this year's scholarship awards and an inspiring presentation on the canonization cause of Fr. Vincent Capodanno.

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make the evening so special.

Alla comunità. 🇮🇹

06/12/2026

🍕 Happy Pizza Friday! 🇮🇹

This photo was taken outside the legendary L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele in Naples, Italy.

Founded in 1870, Da Michele is one of the world's most famous pizzerias and was featured in Eat Pray Love with Julia Roberts.

The line may be long, but many pizza lovers say it's worth the wait!

Have you ever visited Naples? What's the best pizza you've ever had?

Buon appetito! 🇮🇹

06/11/2026

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Back in 2004, members of the Antonio Gatto Lodge were serving up Italian favorites at the Montpelier Spring Festival.

From sausage and pepper subs to friendship, fellowship, and plenty of hard work, events like these helped build the traditions and community spirit that continue to define our lodge today.

Do you recognize anyone in these photos? We'd love to hear your memories of the Montpelier Spring Festival in the comments!

Buon Appetito! 🇮🇹

06/10/2026

🇮🇹 Parola della Settimana 🇮🇹

Amicizia

Friendship

One of the greatest blessings of lodge life is the friendships we build along the way.

Whether you've been a member for 40 years or 40 days, friendships and shared experiences are what help make our lodge family special.

Who introduced you to the Antonio Gatto Lodge?

Buona giornata! 🇮🇹

06/09/2026

It is with sadness that we share the passing of longtime Antonio Gatto Lodge member Mary Zick.

Mary was a cherished member of our lodge family, and we extend our heartfelt condolences to her family and friends during this difficult time.

Please keep Mary's loved ones in your thoughts and prayers.

May she rest in peace.

Celebrate the life of Mary Zick, leave a kind word or memory and get funeral service information care of Gary L. Kaufman Funeral Home at Meadowridge Memorial Park.

06/08/2026

🇮🇹 Lunedì dei Ricordi • Memory Lane Monday 🇮🇹

Every Italian family seems to have that one dish that instantly brings back memories.

Maybe it was Nonna's lasagna, Sunday gravy, homemade ravioli, meatballs, biscotti, or something entirely different.

What Italian dish brings back the strongest memories for you?

Share your favorite in the comments below! 🍝

Buon Appetito! 🇮🇹