The 8th Annual Holiday Toy Drive in memory of Mark F. Frattaroli is one for the record books!! Over 40 boxes of toys and generous monetary donations were brought to the Italian Home for Children on December 17th (Mark’s Birthday) in a long caravan of vans and cars filled to the brim! Filippo, Anna, Philip, Daniella and Jessica Frattaroli would like to thank all the wonderful friends, family, clients, employees and neighbors who contributed this year. A special thank you to Davide Gigliotti, Donne 2000, The Santa Lucia Society, The Christopher Columbus North End Parade Committee, Diane Barsotti and The Children’s Corner Preschool, Teresa Dankner and to Mark’s grandmother, Teresa Forlani who each year knits all of the “44” sweaters for the teddy bears.
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