Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church Italian Festival
Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio,Jr.
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish
343 Via Mt. Carmel St.,
Youngstown, Ohio 44505
Since 1908
Italian Immigrants Statue
dedicated in June of 2008 was made possible through the donation from
Tony & Mary Lariccia
PARISH STAFF
Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Cariglio, Pastor
Mr. Joseph Nohra Permanent Deacon
Sister Karen Marie Barile OSHJ
Coordinator of Religious Education
Mr. Mark Izzo Music Director
2009 Fest Officers
Left to Right:
Mike Baca-Treasurer, Joyce Frattaroli-Secretary, Tony Trolio-Chairman
Map to the Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival
2009 Mt. Carmel Festival Photos
2009 Parade coming down Via Mt. Carmel St. proved to be a good idea as many parishioners watched with pride.
The procession with the Madonna was like the street festivals of past years.
Boardman Trustee Robyn Gallitto waves to the camera.
County Commissioner Anthony Traficanti had his vehicle entered in the parade for the 2nd year.
Monsignor Cariglio guiding the alter servers with the Madonna proudly hosted on their shoulders
Monsignor in the foreground as the procession passes the church.
The Crump Flatbed carried the Little Prince & Princess entries
Dave Crump and his grandaughter entered his golf cart again in 2009.
Front Gate being manned by Josephine McMillian, Tony Pondillo, Lee Napolitan, Bev Pondillo, Judy Thomas.
2009 fest had another great turnout
Midway looking east was also packed most of the time
Walking tall was Airman Andy representing the United States Air Force .
The Plazateers Band under the direction of Paul Rossi was pulled by Mark Trolio
Angee Shaker with her daughter
Joyce Frattaroli knows when theres a camera around.
People-People-People everywhere. This view is looking north along the midway.
Carol Ficeti & Phil Sidoti of the Warren Italian Fest spent 4 days manning their booth.
Brier Hill & Youngstowns festival booths
The huge turnout at the gate left Josephine with her mouth open. Tony Pondillo makes change for a customer.
The area’s 3 Italian Festivals were given free booth space to help promote their events and the Italian Culture as well
M/C Joe Naples with singer Micheal Castaldo
Eye in the Sky view of the 2008 Mt. Carmel 10th Annual Festival
Created by Poland Artist Carlo Rubino is this 8 foot high Roman Gladiator. The figure welcomed visitors to the 11th annual Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Festival. Rubino is a retired art teacher who taught at Boardman High School for 40 years. Carlo, was born in from Pacentro, Italy came to America November 6, 1954.
The OLMC Gladiator was a big hit as many of the visitors both adults & children stopped to have their picture taken with the colorful figure.
NAMING CONTEST
A contest will be held to name the gladiator is in the planning stages.
John Iandimarino ran out of his famous fried baloney sandwichs. A poor man’s steak, baloney sandwiches were a regular treat in most Brier Hill homes in the 50’s.
Even a parrot knows a good festival when he sees one.
Finding a seat under the big top was tough, as all four days the crowds enjoyed all the great entertainment
Clowning around at the end of the festival are Terry Fullum, Debbie Beronja, and Angie Foltz
Rocky Chirchiglia Band
