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Evviva Santa Fortunata!
Photos by New York Scugnizzo
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Last weekend (Sept. 26th–27th), members of the Società Santa Fortunata di New York celebrated the 115th Feast of Santa Fortunata, beloved patroness of Baucina, Sicily. The two day celebration, full of pomp and pageantry, began at the society clubhouse (7701 17th Ave.) in Bensonhurst, Brooklyn, and culminated with Mass at Regina Pacis Church (1230 65th St.) on Sunday. Thank you President Ciro Quattrocchi and all the members of the Santa Fortunata Society for your hard work and dedication. As always, you did a magnificent job and it was an honor and a privilege to celebrate with you. Evviva Santa Fortunata!
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| The Color Guard led the way down 77th Street |
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| (Above and below) Ladies carry new banner commemorating the society's 115th anniversary and flowers spelling out Santa Fortunata |
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| Costumed marchers reenact the life and martyrdom of Santa Fortunata |
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| A good time was had by all |
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| The procession saunters down bustling 18th Avenue |
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| Santa Fortunata in Glory |
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| The Tony Neglia Band |
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| (Above and below) Water stations were set up throughout the neighborhood |
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| Back at the clubhouse, I met the society's newest member, Melina |
