Columbia Association of the Police Department, City of New York

COLUMBIA News

Affiliated with the National Council of Columbia Associations

In Civil Service, Inc. and the National Coalition of

Italian American Law Enforcement Organizations

Fraternity n Integrity n Charity

VOL.48, NO. 6 November-December 2014 SINCE 1932

ONLINE ISSUE

Our President’s

Message….

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Executive Board President Richard Angeletti (718) 822-5815

1st Vice President Emanuel Rossi (845) 902-0175

2nd Vice President Kendra Damante (718) 972-7871

Executive Secretary Louis J. Balsamo (718) 845-2201

Treasurer Anthony Burgio (212) 741-4851

Recording Secretary Christopher J. Pizzo (516) 318-3545

Corresponding Sec Anthony Quagliariello (646) 210-9170

Sergeant At Arms Salvatore Ferrante (718) 637-4151

Editor Andrew Carraro (718) 869-9988

Public Relations John DelGaudio (917) 757-1456

Financial Secretaries

Manhattan Louis Corrente (212) 477-9790

Brooklyn Vincent Aprea (718) 629-1220

Queens Matthew Cioffi (718) 476-7595

Bronx Steven Berger (718) 548-1250

Staten Island John Peruffo (718) 815-8608

Retiree's Nat Infurna (516) 747-1389

Trustees Manhattan R.J. Coleman (212) 258-2840

Manhattan Michael Alfieri (917) 575-0009

Manhattan Russ Marauro (212) 239-9801

Brooklyn Brett Raso (516) 476-2752

Brooklyn Michael Spezio (646) 634-7223

Brooklyn John Passarella (516) 512-7015

Queens Stephen Salazer (718) 533-2011

Queens Dyanne Marzano (718) 279-5200

Bronx Rocco Ruscitto (914) 755-0606

Bronx Richard Citarella (718) 292-6161

Staten Island Alessandro Pizzirusso (718) 876-8956

Citywide Michael Mongelli (516) 732-5961

Directors & Advisors Life Member Rep Phil Rapaci Sr. (718) 758-4475

Special Assistant to

the President Phil Panzarella (631) 965-7290

Travel. John Martini (718) 848- 1858

Health Dr. Brian Mignola (718) 816-9056

Health Dr. Joseph J. Ciuffo (718) 541-8962

Legal Stuart Salles (212) 267-9090

Legal James Moschella (212) 233-3800

Spiritual DC Msgr. Robert Romano (646) 610-6472

Spiritual Msgr. David Cassato (718) 259-9146

Past Presidents Anthony Cesarano (646) 529-4310

Frank Ventura (212) 610-6910

Paul DiGiacomo (212) 587-1000

Giovanni Porcelli (718) 702-2200

Stephen P. Chiarini (516) 887-5737

John Bucalo 631) 669- 9023

The

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New York City Police Department

Columbia Association

Board of Officers wwwnypdcolumbia.org

Hello Columbia,

As 2014 comes to an end, I would like to take this opportunity to thank our web editor, Frank Quiroz. Frank is a Yonkers auxiliary police officer who generously gives his time to manage our website. Keep-ing our members informed and up-to-date is important and the website is one way we try to accomplish this goal. We greatly appreciate Frank’s time and energy.

To my fellow board members, thank you for your diligent efforts this year. Bring on 2015!

Andrew Carraro Editor

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The Columbia Association

Board wishes all of our

members and their families

a happy and heathy

holiday season.

Buon Natale e Felice Anno

Nuovo

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LEGAL

LINES Messages from your Columbia Association Attorneys Stuart Salles and James Moschella

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Death Announcements

The Columbia Association Mourns The Loss Of:

۩Pray for the repose soul of

Rosa Chimienti Mother of

Life Member Joseph Chimienti

۩Pray for the repose soul of

Life Member Louis J. Massaro

۩Pray for the repose soul of

Life Member Thomas J. Bottoni

۩Pray for the repose soul of

Ronald Cohen

Retired Deputy Commissioner and President of the NYC Department of Sanitation Columbia Association

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon

them.

May they rest in peace.

MEMBERSHIP as of Dec.31,2014 Retired..............................440 Life..................................1052 Delinquent...................... 30 DONATION TO SCHOLARSHIP FUND Dave Panetta PRAYERS: For all members sick at home or in a nursing home and for all members on patrol to keep them safe. HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS AND A HEALTHY 2015 UNTIL THE NEXT ISSUE CIAO!!!!!!

Retired Desk

By

NAT

Infurna

Retired members

Financial secretary

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Death Notice

It is with great regret the Columbia Association announces the loss of two pillars of this organization and Italian American heritage. We extend

our deepest condolences to their families.

Chief Of Patrol

Robert J. Gianelli

Inspector

James Guida

eVENT Montage

Kids Christmas Party

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upcoming events

General Meetings

January 27th , 2015

February 24th , 2015

March 24th , 2015

April 28th, 2015

May 26th , 2015

June 23rd, 2015

Sept 22th, 2015

Nov 24th, 2015

All meeting are held at the

Italian Charities of America

83-20 Queens Blvd

Elmhurst, NY

*October General Meeting is held Post Columbus Day Parade

Events

Annual Lake George Trip

August 16th-21st, 2015

See flyer Page # 9

Check back in the January/February

2015 issue and our website

For the confirmed dates on all other

2015 events

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