Don Gaetano Mass & Dinner - 2002

The mass was held on November 17 at St. Jane Francis church in Toronto. Key chains with a picture of Don Gaetano were being sold as soon as you entered the church. You could also buy calenders. The mass was wonderful and the preist did an outstanding job with the homily. The choir was also very good.

You can see pictures of this event at http://members.rogers.com/villavallelonga2/

After the mass, the was the dinner and dance. On the menu was:

• Antipasto Julius
• Cozze alla Marinara
• Spaghettoni al Pomodoro
• Veal Julius
• Chicken Romana
• Seasonal Vegetables
• Roast Potatoes
• Salada
• Tartufo
• Fruit Platter
• Open Bar
• Cognac & Brandy

At the dinner dance, was a raffle with over 40 prizes to be won! All proceeds go towards the Don Gaetano Building Fund.

The following were highlighted sponsors

• EDIFICE Consulting Group (Pietro Ferrari)
  • Mikassa Crystal Wine Set (Decanter with 4 wine glasses
• C.H.A.M.P. Engineering (Frank Lippa)
  • Maple Leaf Hockey Tickets
• Canitra Agents Limited (Pasquale Palozzi)
  • Tramontina Stainless Steel Tray
• Mainflo Air Systems (Mike & Nancy Mainolfi)
  • Cliento Red & White Wine Gift Set
• Pasta Varone (Marianicola Varone)
  • $25 gift Certificate

Some of the other prizes were:

• Flowered Table Cloth (72 x 90)
• Cotton Lace Runner (3 pieces)
• Antica Villachiano Photo
• Keg of Molson Canadian Beer
• Black & Decker 1 cup Coffee maker
• Lace Table Cloth (12 Napkins)
• Womens Elegant Black Purse
• Childrens Toy Basket

I had a great time that Sunday. The Don Gaetano Committee did an outstanding job and I congratulate them on a job well done. A SPECIAL THANKS TO ALL WHO ATTENDED MASS AND ATTENDED THE DINNER. Thanks to all the sponsors!

Author: Sebastiano G. (John) Tantalo

Please email me for any comments: tantalo@villavallelonga.com