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Viva San Rocco!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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On Saturday, August 24th, I had the great privilege of attending the annual Festa di San Rocco sponsored by Societá Gioventú Quagliettana in Astoria, Queens. As always, our Quagliettana brothers and sisters did an outstanding job hosting the celebration, but this year was a little extra special for me because I had the thrilling opportunity to carry the Saint.
After a wonderful service by Father Vincent at Saint Joseph's Church (43-19 30th Ave.), we enjoyed a delightful meal and some music outside the society's clubhouse at St. Rocco's Place (37-04 28th Ave.). The festivities lasted deep into the night.
I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks to Quagliettana Society for their hard work and generosity. Viva San Rocco!
After a wonderful service by Father Vincent at Saint Joseph's Church (43-19 30th Ave.), we enjoyed a delightful meal and some music outside the society's clubhouse at St. Rocco's Place (37-04 28th Ave.). The festivities lasted deep into the night.I offer my sincere and heartfelt thanks to Quagliettana Society for their hard work and generosity. Viva San Rocco!
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Passing on the love and devotion
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Family and friends pose for a group photo outside the society clubhouse
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This lucky young man had the honor of carrying the relic
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The color guard beam with pride
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The procession makes its way to Saint Joseph's Church
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Devotees carry votive candles
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(L-R) Vice-treasurer Rocco Fasano,
Father Vincent and President Vincenzo Carpinelli
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(Above and below) Members of the ladies auxiliary sing devotional hymns
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Exiting a packed Saint Joseph's Church
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After Mass we made our way back to the society clubhouse
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Michael Aromando and The Metropolitan Festival Band
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The revelry continued into the night with great food and music
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