Since 1970's Mr. Raffaele Nudo has been involved in the music business as singer/songwriter with
several "known" original compositions. Became a musical publisher in the 1980's & has produced
various commercial & cultural projects.
He is Founder & President of C.I.A.O., AVANTI Consulting Group & RANA Int'l Music Group.
Mr. Nudo is also involved as a consultant with PC MOBile & Calabria Off Road Travel.
Current Appointments:
HONORS & AWARDS:
several "known" original compositions. Became a musical publisher in the 1980's & has produced
various commercial & cultural projects.
He is Founder & President of C.I.A.O., AVANTI Consulting Group & RANA Int'l Music Group.
Mr. Nudo is also involved as a consultant with PC MOBile & Calabria Off Road Travel.
Current Appointments:
- Founder / President of Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization - "C.I.A.O."
- Assistant New York Area Coordinator- National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
(to Dr. Vincent Zuccarelli)
- Co-Chairman - Associazione A. Staffa -Mongrassano, CS - Italy
- Staff Consultant - Associazione Dielli - Mongrassano, CS - Italy
HONORS & AWARDS:
- Skidmore College - MCSE Award of Excellence
- Billboard Music Award
- BMI - Regional Publisher Award
- RIMG - Excellence in Culture Award
- National Association of Producers Award
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Mr. Raffaele Antonio Nudo
| Consulting Business Owner Music Composer & Producer Network Engineer Hardware-Software |
In 1959, Mr. Zuccarelli started a food business with his brothers in Mount Vernon, NY and in
Florida, known as the “Zuccarelli Brothers”. He currently is Founder and President of a successful
business known as V. Zuccarelli's Delicatessen, Inc. in Eastchester, NY. Mr. Zuccarelli is also a
Licensed Real Estate Broker & Notary Public.
Appointed Director of: Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization - " C.I.A.O."
Current Appointments:
Additional Appointments:
HONORS & AWARDS:
"For developing and deepening educational/cultural ties between Italy & America"
Florida, known as the “Zuccarelli Brothers”. He currently is Founder and President of a successful
business known as V. Zuccarelli's Delicatessen, Inc. in Eastchester, NY. Mr. Zuccarelli is also a
Licensed Real Estate Broker & Notary Public.
Appointed Director of: Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization - " C.I.A.O."
Current Appointments:
- New York Area Coordinator for the National Italian American Foundation (NIAF)
- Coordinator for all items related to education in New York involving the NIAF
- Treasurer of the Board of the Casa Dei Bambini Organization of New York
- In charge of all fund raising & financial transactions within Casa Dei Bambini
- Member of the National Education Committee of NIAF in Washington, D.C with the
Committee dealing with all educational issues on a national level
Additional Appointments:
- Appointed-Board of Directors of Adlumsa University-Fall River - MA
- Appointed-Board of Directors of The Enrico Fermi Cultural Committee Bronx, NY
- Appointed Member The Association of Knights and Ladies of Equestrian Order of
Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem. - Appointed Member of the Italian Legions of Merit
- Appointed Knight of The Order of Merit of Savoy with the distinguished title of
(Cavaliere dell’Ordine al merito di Casa Savoia) - Promoter-Lecture Series on Classical Literatures & Philosophy held on Universities
- Promoted to Commander of The Association of Knights and Ladies of the
Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem - Appointed Co-President of Westchester Coalition of Italian-American Organizations
HONORS & AWARDS:
"For developing and deepening educational/cultural ties between Italy & America"
- Mount Vernon Sports Club Award
- Fordham University Award
- Calabria Society Award
- Italian Hospital Society Award
- Salerno Club of the State of New York Award
- Eastchester Columbus Day Committee Award
- Westchester Community College Award
- National Republican Congressional Committee Leadership Award
- Carolei Club Community Award
- Garibaldi Lodge of OSIA, Eastchester Award
- Achievement & Humanitarian Award-Immaculate Heart of Mary Foundation
| Dr. Vincenzo Zuccarelli |
| Doctor of Literature & Philosophy Business Entrepreneur Licensed R.E. Broker & Notary Public |
Prof. John C. Gaglione
| Professor Italian Language Community Cultural Leader |
Professor John Gaglione received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Italian and French from
Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio where he lived after emigrating from Italy.
Furthermore, Mr. Gaglione e continued his post graduate studies at Manhattan College in Riverdale,
Bronx where he received his Master of Science degree in School Administration and Supervision.
Current Appointments:
HONORS & AWARDS:
Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio where he lived after emigrating from Italy.
Furthermore, Mr. Gaglione e continued his post graduate studies at Manhattan College in Riverdale,
Bronx where he received his Master of Science degree in School Administration and Supervision.
Current Appointments:
- The Giovanni Caboto & Cristofero Colombo Club of Harrison, NY
- American Association of Teachers of Italian
- Italian Teachers Association
- New York State Foreign Language Teachers Association
HONORS & AWARDS:
- Comunita` Andrettese Club
- G. Caboto & Cristofolo Colombo Club
- Chosen as one of the Men of the Year by the Harrison Italian-American community
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Dr. Gina Notaristefano, M.D.
| Board Certified Internal Medicine |
Dr. Notaristefano studied at the University of Bari in Italy; her postdoctoral training included a
residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Notaristefano, who is board certified in internal medicine, has
provided consultative services to a number of pharmaceutical companies as well as serving as an
investigator in multicentric therapeutic trials.
Current Appointments:
residency in internal medicine at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Notaristefano, who is board certified in internal medicine, has
provided consultative services to a number of pharmaceutical companies as well as serving as an
investigator in multicentric therapeutic trials.
Current Appointments:
- Director Cultural Studies / Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization -"C.I.A.O."
- Advisory Board - Strategy to Achieve Aggressive Blood Pressure Controls
- Co-Director - AVANTI Consulting - Cultural Talent - Italian Program
Dr. Robert V. Piluso, PH.D.
| Educational Author |
Dr. Robert V. Piluso has had a wide and vast experience in education with special concentration in
foreign language studies and culture. He has taught at such institutions as Fordham University, Iona
College, S.U.N.Y. New Paltz and S.U.N.Y. Summer Programs in Urbino, Italy & Spain.
In addition to his educational accomplishments, Dr. Piluso has authored books, e-books and articles
with concentration on foreign languages, grammar, culture, poetry and customs.
Current Appointments:
HONORS & AWARDS:
foreign language studies and culture. He has taught at such institutions as Fordham University, Iona
College, S.U.N.Y. New Paltz and S.U.N.Y. Summer Programs in Urbino, Italy & Spain.
In addition to his educational accomplishments, Dr. Piluso has authored books, e-books and articles
with concentration on foreign languages, grammar, culture, poetry and customs.
Current Appointments:
- Co-Director Cultural Studies/Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization -"C.I.A.O."
- Vice President - WCIAO - Westchester Coalition of Italian-American Organizations
HONORS & AWARDS:
- KNIGHT of the Order of Merit of The House of SAVOY
- CHEVALIER dans L’Ordre FRANÇAIS DES PALMES ACADEMIQUES
- COMMANDER of Equestrian Order of THE HOLY SEPULCHRE of Jerusalem
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Born in Mongrassano, Prov - Cosenza, Italy Antonio came to USA where he met his future wife
and since has successfully established himself with various business ventures such an
Mr. Rummo is now owner of Tony Rummo Electric and involved in various small to large projects.
Additionally, Antonio is actively involved in many cultural associations and clubs. Additionally he is
active in the promotion of informing and promoting our great Italian heritage to the general public.
Current Appointments:
HONORS & AWARDS:
and since has successfully established himself with various business ventures such an
Mr. Rummo is now owner of Tony Rummo Electric and involved in various small to large projects.
Additionally, Antonio is actively involved in many cultural associations and clubs. Additionally he is
active in the promotion of informing and promoting our great Italian heritage to the general public.
Current Appointments:
- Vice President - P.R. / Calabrian-Heritage Italian American Organization -"C.I.A.O."
- Treasurer of WCIAO - Westchester Coalition of Italian-American Organizations
HONORS & AWARDS:
- Knight of Equestrian Order of THE HOLY SEPULCHRE of Jerusalem
| Antonio Rummo |
| Business Entrepreneur Licensed Electrical Contractor |
We are very proud and honored to have a devoted Son of Italy representing the C.I.A.O. Organization
in the Calabrian Region in Italy.
Mr. Vito Argondizzo not only has been the former Mayor of Mongrassano, prov. Cosenza, Italy but he
is a true leader and champion in promoting the Italian culture not only in Italy but throughout the world.
Below is his resume in Italian and should anyone require a English translation, please e-mail your
request to: webmaster@ciaoamerica.org.
Sono nato a Mongrassano (CS) il 14 Giugno 1950, vivo da sempre in Italia a Mongrassano, dove mi
occupo attualmente e prevalentemente di assistenza previdenziale e fiscale dei pensionati.
In passato sono stato funzionario delle Ferrovie dello Stato, da alcuni anni sono in pensione.
Dal 1991 sono nel Consiglio di Amministrazione dell’aeroporto Internazionale di Lamezia Terme, dove
ho anche ricoperto, per un periodo, l’incarico di Vice Presidente e di Presidente della Società; dal
1995 al 1998 sono stato nominato nel Consiglio Direttivo di “Asseroporti” l’Associazione che
comprende tutti gli aeroporti d’Italia con sede a Roma.
La passione per la politica e lo spirito di servizio verso la mia Comunità mi hanno accompagnato per
quasi tutta la mia vita. Ho iniziato giovanissimo a 23 anni a ricoprire l’incarico di Consigliere Comunale
nel mio Comune, carica che ho mantenuto ininterrottamente per ben 33 anni (dal 1973 al 2006).
In questo periodo, dal 1983 al 1997 sono stato Sindaco del Comune di Mongrassano.
Nel 1990 sono stato eletto nel Consiglio Provinciale di Cosenza e nel 1995 sono stato candidato nel
Consiglio Regionale.
A livello comprensoriale ho avuto diversi incarichi tra i principali: Presidente della Comunità Montana
“Media Valle del Crati” di Montalto Uffugo e Vice Presidente dell’Unità Sanitaria Locale “L. Pasteur” di
San Marco Argentano.
In ultimo e non per importanza, mi sono sempre occupato della promozione Culturale, rivolta alla mia
Comunità. Ho fondato, insieme ad altri soci l’Associazione “A. Staffa” diventandone il Primo Presidente.
in the Calabrian Region in Italy.
Mr. Vito Argondizzo not only has been the former Mayor of Mongrassano, prov. Cosenza, Italy but he
is a true leader and champion in promoting the Italian culture not only in Italy but throughout the world.
Below is his resume in Italian and should anyone require a English translation, please e-mail your
request to: webmaster@ciaoamerica.org.
Sono nato a Mongrassano (CS) il 14 Giugno 1950, vivo da sempre in Italia a Mongrassano, dove mi
occupo attualmente e prevalentemente di assistenza previdenziale e fiscale dei pensionati.
In passato sono stato funzionario delle Ferrovie dello Stato, da alcuni anni sono in pensione.
Dal 1991 sono nel Consiglio di Amministrazione dell’aeroporto Internazionale di Lamezia Terme, dove
ho anche ricoperto, per un periodo, l’incarico di Vice Presidente e di Presidente della Società; dal
1995 al 1998 sono stato nominato nel Consiglio Direttivo di “Asseroporti” l’Associazione che
comprende tutti gli aeroporti d’Italia con sede a Roma.
La passione per la politica e lo spirito di servizio verso la mia Comunità mi hanno accompagnato per
quasi tutta la mia vita. Ho iniziato giovanissimo a 23 anni a ricoprire l’incarico di Consigliere Comunale
nel mio Comune, carica che ho mantenuto ininterrottamente per ben 33 anni (dal 1973 al 2006).
In questo periodo, dal 1983 al 1997 sono stato Sindaco del Comune di Mongrassano.
Nel 1990 sono stato eletto nel Consiglio Provinciale di Cosenza e nel 1995 sono stato candidato nel
Consiglio Regionale.
A livello comprensoriale ho avuto diversi incarichi tra i principali: Presidente della Comunità Montana
“Media Valle del Crati” di Montalto Uffugo e Vice Presidente dell’Unità Sanitaria Locale “L. Pasteur” di
San Marco Argentano.
In ultimo e non per importanza, mi sono sempre occupato della promozione Culturale, rivolta alla mia
Comunità. Ho fondato, insieme ad altri soci l’Associazione “A. Staffa” diventandone il Primo Presidente.
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We are honored to have a such a scholared indivdual who is very passionate about the Calabrian
Region, its traditions, its customs and an expert in Italian - Arbërëshe studies. He has accepted his
position and represents the C.I.A.O. Organization in the Calabrian Region in Italy.
Below is his resume in Italian and should anyone require a English translation, please e-mail your
request to: webmaster@ciaoamerica.org.
Informazioni personali
Titoli di Studio
Alta Formazione
Region, its traditions, its customs and an expert in Italian - Arbërëshe studies. He has accepted his
position and represents the C.I.A.O. Organization in the Calabrian Region in Italy.
Below is his resume in Italian and should anyone require a English translation, please e-mail your
request to: webmaster@ciaoamerica.org.
Informazioni personali
- Data di nascita: 12-07-1980
- Luogo di nascita: Cosenza
- Residenza: Spezzano Albanese (CS)
- Stato civile: coniugato
Titoli di Studio
- LAUREA Magistrale in DISCIPLINE DELLE ARTI, DELLA MUSICA E DELLO SPETTACOLO
(indirizzo Musica), conseguita presso l’Università degli Studi della Calabria (Rende) il 24 luglio
2003, Anno Accademico 2002/’03, con votazione 110/110 (centodieci/110) con lode. Tesi in
Etnomusicologia dal titolo Tradizioni musicali arbëreshë. Stato della ricerca e nuove
prospettive di indagine. Relatore: Prof. Giorgio Adamo; Correlatore: Prof. Francesco Altimari.
- Maturità scientifica (indirizzo Piano Nazionale Informatica) conseguita presso il Liceo
Scientifico Statale “V. Bachelet” di Spezzano Albanese (CS) nell’Anno Scolastico 1998/’99
con la votazione complessiva di 93/100 (novantatre/100).
- Attualmente iscritto al primo anno del Corso di Laurea in SCIENZE RELIGIOSE, presso la
Pontificia Facoltà Teologica dell’Italia Meridionale – Istituto Superiore di Scienze Religiose
“Mons. V. Zoccali” di Reggio Calabria.
Alta Formazione
- MASTER UNIVERSITARIO DI II LIVELLO per “Operatore linguistico e culturale di Area
Arbëreshe (come vincitore di borsa di studio), conseguito presso l’Università degli Studi della
Basilicata (Potenza) il 14 gennaio 2005, Anno Accademico 2003-04, con votazione 110/110
(centodieci/110) con lode;
- Attualmente ha terminato la frequenza ai corsi del DOTTORATO DI RICERCA in “Storia,
scienze e tecniche della musica” XX ciclo presso l’Università degli Studi di Roma “Tor
Vergata” e attende di discutere la Tesi dottorale dal titolo “La polivocalità in Calabria. Forme e
comportamenti dell’attuale tradizione tra arbëreshë e calabresi in provincia di Cosenza”, tutor:
prof. Giorgio Adamo;coordinatore: prof. Agostino Ziino.
| Dott. Antonio Gattabria |
| Represenative CIAO - Italy Director of Calabrian Italian - Arbërëshe Cultural Studies |
