Maria SS. Dell' Assunta Society of Westbury 373 Maple Avenue Westbury, NY 11590 us
Welcome to Maria SS. Dell' Assunta Society of Westbury
a little about us...
About Our Organization
Welcome to the Maria SS. Dell'Assunta Society's website. This benevolent society was originally founded in 1911 by Italian immigrants from Durazzano, Naples, Nola and Saviano. The founding members wanted to preserve both their Italian cultural heritage and Catholic religious traditions. For over a century the Dell'Assunta Society has proudly honored the Blessed Mother and contributed to many charitable causes in both the Roman Catholic Church and in our local community. The Maria SS. Dell'Assunta Society is humbled and privileged to be able to celebrate our faith and culture today.
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Want to know more?
If you are interested in finding out more about our organization, please feel free to email us at dellassuntasociety@gmail.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Become A Member
If you are proud of your Italian heritage and want to be a part of our organization, please consider becoming a member. We have several enjoyable dinner dances throughout the year, cultural opportunities, club outings, and more. Join Today!
Elected and appointed officers for 2024/2025
Elected Officers
President John Buffolino
1st Vice President Glen Ullo
2nd Vice President Christina Parietti
Treasurer MaryAnn DiGuiseppi
Corresponding Secretary Maria Ondras
Financial Secretary Frances Mulford
Recording Secretary Pearl Genzale
Trustees
Carol Crow
Tony Ricci
Kenny St. John
Anna Buffolino
Phil Izzo
Directors
Philip Brady
John Iadevaia
Antonio Razzano
Lucia Izzo
Jen Bowman
Immediate Past Presidents
Glen Ullo P.P.
MaryAnn DiGuiseppi P.P.
Joseph Piscitelli P.P. (deceased)
Lenny Alosio P.P.;
Appointed Officers
Liaison to St. Brigid's Church: Julie Laurie
Liaison to Village of Westbury: Glen Ullo
Liaison to Water District TBD
Liaison to Fire Department TBD
Accounting Advisor: Laura DiGuiseppi
Communications Manager: Donna DeCaro
Chaplain Julie Laurie
Sergeant at Arms Antonio Cece
Flag Bearers: Joseph Razzano, Ralph Buffolino
Trip Organizer TBD
Historian: Kenny St. John
Historical Record & Financial Advisor TBD
Feast Committee
Feast Chairman: John Buffolino
Feast Co-Chairpersons: Glen Ullo and Christina Parietti
Feast Treasurers: Laura DiGuiseppi, Donna DeCaro, and MaryAnn DiGuiseppi
Mass Organizer for August 15 Julie Laurie
Parade Marshal for August 15: Laura DiGuiseppi
Charitable works
Donations to the Church and Community
Donations to the Church and Community
Donations to the Church and Community
While known throughout Long Island and New York State for its Annual Feast every August, accompanied by breathtaking fireworks, the Dell'Assunta Society has given generously to numerous charitable causes. Thousands of dollars have been donated to community groups including The Westbury Village Beautification Fund, The Westbury Senior Citizens Organization, The Westbury Neighborhood House, St. Brigid's Roman Catholic Church Building Fund, Diocesan High School Building Fund, Renovation of St. Brigid's Church, School and School Parking Field, Parish Outreach, St Brigid's Millennium Fund and St. Brigid's Tree of Life.
Supporting Many Worthy Causes
Donations to the Church and Community
Donations to the Church and Community
The Society supports many worthy causes outside of the Westbury community including St. Jude's Hospital, The Salvation Army, the American Red Cross, the Inter-Faith Nutritional Network, Island Harvest, the Wounded Warrior Project, Ronald McDonald House, Parkinsons Unity Walk, parents of Murdered Children, the Italian-American Historical Society and the Missionary Fund Raisers to name a few.
Helping Locally and Across The Globe
Donations to the Church and Community
Helping Locally and Across The Globe
Across the ocean, the Society assisted in the Italian Post-War relief and with disaster aid for the catastrophic earthquake in Avellino and floods in Florence and Venice. More recently, the Society established a scholarship for children with reading difficulties to attend the Hofstra Reading Program and donated books to the St. Brigid's School Library.
Life Changing Work
Life Changing Work
Helping Locally and Across The Globe
One of our Members, Anthony D'Urso, is very active in the Bridges to Community organization which helps build houses and schools in Nicaragua. Tony has made numerous trips to Nicaragua where he volunteers his time to build homes for deserving families that need shelter from floods and volcanos. The Dell'Assunta Society has proudly supported Tony and has made several contributions to this amazing, and life-changing organization.
Proud To Help
Life Changing Work
Proud To Help
The Dell'Assunta Society is very proud of all of the charitable causes we have been able to support over our last century and we are looking forward to being able to support our community and the Church in our next century as well.
Life Changing Work
Proud To Help
The maria s.s. dell'Assunta recipe book
Sharing Our Family Recipes
The Members of the Dell'Assunta Society have put together a cookbook!! The book features recipes from our Members that have been in our families for many generations. There are 270 recipes in all. You'll find many delicious recipes in Appetizers, Soups, Salads, Sauces, Main Dishes, Vegetables, Breads, Cakes, Cookies, Desserts and more! There is something for everyone.
Here are some of the recipes you'll find: Proscuitto Wrapped Figs; Salmon Log; Sausage Pie; Lentils with Vegetables; Meatball Soup; Antipasta Salad; Risotto Milanese; Stuffed Eggplant; Pasta Primavera; Manicotti; Escarole with White Beans; Chocolate Zucchini Bread; Biscotti; Zeppole; Grain Pie; Struffoli; Zabaglione; Tiramisu Parfaits; Pink Champagne Punch; Pumpkin Pancakes and so many more delicious recipes!!
If you are interested in purchasing a copy, we will be selling them at our Annual Feast of the Assumption in Westbury in August. Each book is $10, and if mailing, there is a $3 shipping charge per book. All proceeds from the books will be donated to local charities. You can also email us @ dellassuntasociety@gmaill.com for more information or to request copies. Buon Appetito!
