Ciao Promotions began in 1995 at the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Social Hall. Tony, along with his wife JoAnn, and friends Frank & Joyce Frattaroli had their first show starring Moreno Fruzzetti vocalist from Pisa, Italy. JoAnn, passed away in 2000 and Tony continued to promote the Italian culture by adding a dinner to go along with the show giving it a Las Vegas atmosphere. To further enhance the evening, Ciao began honoring two area Italians at each event and doing two shows a year, one in the Spring and a second show in October around Columbus Day. Ciao has since added two Vegas show per year bringing the number of yearly shows to four, The rest is history, Some of the acts brought in were Sonny Geraci whose hit songs “Precious & Few”, and “Time Won’t Let Me” sold over a million records in the ’60’s. Also Gianni Russo who played the part of Carlo Rizzi in the hit movie “The Godfather”, Ricci Martin (Dino’s son), The Van-Dells a DoWop group, and many other groups.

Joe Naples

Master of Ceremonies

Tony Trolio

Entertainment, Advertising

Joyce Frattaroli

Hospitality, Seating

Tony & Sherry DiVito 50/50 Raffles,

Back Row-  Waitresses-Barb Allanson, Tina Mariotti, Doriann Beeson

Vince Camp WNIO’s Serenata D’Italia Italian Radio Show, Frank & Joyce Frattaroli, Tony Trolio

Jerry Beeson

Tony’s grandson who handles the spotlights

Joe Trolio

Spotlight Operator

Ciao Promotions Past Honorees





BUSINESS

Spring 2000

Frank Rulli

Ralph Anzivino-

Mike Allegretto

Jimmy Occhibovie


Fall 2000

Ray Travaglini

Armond Rossi


Spring 2001

Ron Quaranta Sr.


Spring  2003

Atty. Dan Thomas


Spring 2004

Rick Volpini

Bob Calcagni


Fall 2004

Fernando Riccioni

Anita Mraz


Spring 2005

Michael LaCivita

Carmen Leone


Fall 2005

Freddie Rubino

Lou Fusillo


Spring 2006

Frank Frattaroli

Greg Tierno


Fall 2006

Frank Lellio Jr.

Ron Quaranta Jr.


Spring 2007

Tom Anness

Phil Sidoti


Fall 2007

Atty. Lynn Sfara Bruno

Marisa Volpini


Spring 2008

Atty. Lou D’Apolito





City & County Government


Spring 2001


Niles Mayor Ralph Infante


Fall 2001


Warren Mayor Hank Angelo


Fall 2002

Youngstown Mayor Pat Ungaro County Engineer  Dick Marsico


Spring 2002


Council President Chuck Sammarone


Spring 2009

County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti

Boardman Trustee Robyn Gallitto


Fall 2009

Carol Rimedio-Righetti

Youngstown 4th Ward Council

Mark Naples

Poland Twp. Trustee






JUDGES


Fall 2001

Judge Theresa Dellick


Spring 2001

Judge Jim Lanzo

Judge Bob Lisotto


Fall 2006

Judge Diane Vettori






RADIO & TELEVISION     


Fall 1999

Alex Pascarella

Joe Migliozzi 

Joe Mazzocca

Dave DeMasi

Vince Camp


Fall 2006

Gina Marinelli





HUMANITARIAN


Fall 2003


Phyliss Ricchiuti


Spring 2003

Tony Larricia






SPORTS


Fall 2003

Dom Rosselli


Spring 2008

Don Bucci


Fall 2008

Ed DiGregorio

Joe Malmisur

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ENTERTAINERS

Summer  2009

Rocky Chirchiglia

Frank Gallo

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