SUMMER 2020 Italian American Digest
talian Sons and
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merica Open
ational Italian American Federation
. John Ross, Basil and Pat Russo.
ca at the 2019
Italian Federation
start-up funding
rovided from the
nd. Each lodge
enty-five paid
nroe Louisiana had
organizations but has
not had one for several years.
In recent years, conversation
has evolved and Southern
Louisiana has evolved on the
need for a co-ed organization.
Marsala plans for the lodges
to offer an opportunity for
younger Italians to become
aware of their heritage and
network at the state and
national levels.
Basil and Pat Russo are the
parents of movie producers
Anthony and Joe Russo.
The Russo Brothers are best known
for producing the Captain America
and Marvel Action Movies. A few years
back the family started an Italian film
competition, which screens the top
three finalists at the NIAF Convention
and determines the Best Picture of the
competition.