Chippewa Dem Club Hosts 120th Dinner Dance

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The Chippewa Democratic Club toasted several community leaders at its 120th annual Dinner Dance on Thursday, May 17 at Villa Barone Manor.

Dr. Shapiro (c) received commendations and congratulations from Messina (l) and Klein.
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This year’s exemplary honorees were Maria Caruso, City Island Chamber of Commerce tourism director; Dr. Nella Shapiro, Eastchester Cancer Care oncology specialist; Marylou DiPreta, St. Frances de Chantal School eighth grade writing teacher; Michael McNerney, Country Club Civic Association president; John Cucchiarella, field representative of the Local 1 International Union of Bricklayers and Allied Craftworkers of the Bronx and Assemblyman Michael Benedetto.

Michael McNerney (c) was honored by Messina (l) and District Leader John Collazzi.
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John Cucchiarella (c) proudly accepted his accolades from Messina (l) and Councilman Mark Gjonaj.
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Marylou DiPreta (c) was honored by Messina (l) and Judge of Civil Court Linda Poust Lopez, AJSC.
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(l-r) Councilman Gjonaj; Edward Koester, Chippewa president; Michael McNerney; Thomas Messina; Marylou DiPreta; Maria Caruso; Dr. Nella Shapiro; Luisa Benedetto; John Cucchiarella; Senator Klein and John Collazzi.
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