Past Honorees

The list below are individuals who have been honored by the Italian Heritage Society of Monterey for their contributions to community service. Through their involvement they illustrate the Italian Heritage of hard work ethic in our local communities for complete biographical information go to Honorees.

February 1, 2019
Jim & Rosine Calcasi
Nina Leavenworth
Chris Shake
John Narigi

January 26, 2018
Erasmo Aiello
Marietta Marcuso Bain
Ted Balestreri
Rich Pepe

February 3, 2017
Dan Albert, Sr.
Joe Cardinale
Jane Anastasi Gasperson
Bob Massaro

February 5, 2016
Gus Aiello
Very Rev. Peter A Crivello
Anita Ferrante
Vito Spadaro

April 17, 2015
Chuck Della Sala
Roseann Cardinale Orleback
Luke Phillips
Mike Ventimiglia

February 28, 2014
John T. Cardinalli
Mike Marotta, Jr.
David Marzetti
Mary Alice Cerrito Fettis

February 2, 2013
Michael Bruno
Frank Bruno
Mary Benech
Jeff Davi
Joseph LoManto

February 10, 2012
Judge Nat Agliano    
Bert Cutino    
Frank Crivello    
Shirley Lavorato

March 4, 2011
Salvatore P. Cardinale
Sebastian “Buster” Crivello
Gary Cursio

February 5, 2010
The Eddie Leonard Family
Nancy Ausonio
Charlie Della Sala

October 3, 2008
Theresa Canepa
Frank Brogno (posthumously)
James A. Russo
The Shake Family

May 18, 2007
Mike Marrotta Sr.
Emilio Rossi
Lina D’Aquanno    
Josephine Favazza

January 20, 2006 
Bruna Odello
Katherine “Kitty” Ragsdale
Nick Ventimiglia
Nick Lombardo (posthumously)

February 28, 2004
Leon Panetta

October 19, 2002    
Peter Coniglio