The Consul General of Italy in Boston, Giuseppe Pastorelli, awarded Filippo Frattaroli and Domenic Susi the Cavaliere dell’Ordine della Stella d’Italia (Knight of the Order of the Star of Italy). This distinction is one of Italy’s highest honors for Italians abroad who have promoted the friendly relations and cooperation between Italy and other countries. The presentation was made on Saturday, June 29th at Filippo’s Ristorante on Causeway Street in the North End.
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