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Barbara Ann Zippi-Och, Executive Producer Text/Cell 610 566 4883 CiaoBellaLivingItaliahStyle@gmail.com
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Rita with daughters & Masse girls
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Loreto Aprutino, Abruzzo
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*Molto bene *Fantastico *Benissimo to Elmwood Park Zoo staff under the direction of Al Zone on their innovative interaction ideas during COVID 19. Plan a family outing that’s educational & includes food & fun www.elmwoodparkzoo.org
Bravo to James & Bette
Lou May who made over 5000 masks & distributed them free
to individuals & groups in the Delaware Valley. Retired after 50+ years of designing & creating award winning Mummers costumes & bridal gowns from their shop in Ridley Township, in recognition of the Eagles Superbowl win, he came out of retirement to hand-make Championship Hats, commonly known as the Jason Kelse Hat. The Mays donated proceeds from each hat sale to Mummers Against Cancer. Want one for this year’s Eagle season, call 610 532 3430.
Wildwood’s traditional Tram Car brings another summer season to
a close. Legendary driver “Gig” & managing partner, now retired after 30+ years, Irene Nesbitt, gather
along with Boardwalk Craft show co- founder Joyce Gould & husband Alan, an attorney & community advocate. Ocean Towers store owners, represented by Beach Shop owner DRU, serviced crowds with masks & wish Irene well in her retirement along with Sightseer Staffer, John Digler.
Look for Pop-Up Sunday Italian Dinner, Pumpkin Carving, DIY Workshops & The North Pole Experience with Santa from
The Barn Shop & Art Gallery
at Echo Hill Farm in Thornton. With plenty of room to social distance, open weekends from October through New Year, check Facebook for Grand Opening activities surrounding Columbus Day Weekend & beyond. Meet the Artist & Author Receptions; Wine Tastings by Silvio Lelli, The Wine Entrepreneur & TV Host, Nationwide Wine & Spirits, PA Broker & National Importer www.nationwidewine. com; cooking from her heart, created with her hands, Chef Sonia Ceritano offers tastings of her Homemade Pasta, Gravy & Bread, available to order, family farming here & in Abruzzo Italy is in her blood. This historic property is available for outside Private Pandemic Picnics & Parties catered by Nick Cappelli, owner of Pronto Catering or Margaret Kuo’s restaurants. Want a Barn
Wedding, reserve your 2021 date this Fall. Caterer inquiries welcome.
Top 10 Restaurant Roundup - Ciao Bella Style !
Oh how we missed our favorite Italian restaurants, especially
La Famiglia’s Summer Anniversary Celebration. This
is the start of Top 10 Restaurant Round-up surviving COVID. These small business owners eagerly await your next visit. Ask for them & say ‘Ciao Bella ~ glad you survived !
West Chester, The Social Lounge, Host Donnie Moore & Chef Dan Funk and Marshalton Inn, Chef David Cox; Glen Mills, La Fava Restaurant
& Bar, Host
Michael Buono;
Philadelphia,
La Famiglia
Ristorante,
The Sena
Family;
Brothers
Sal & Chef
Tony of
D’Angelo’s
Ristorante
Italiano
and Gran Caffe
L’Aquila, Host Riccardo
Longo & Chef Stefano
Biasini. Newtown Square, Trattoria Giuseppe and La Locanda Italian Restaurant
& Bar; Media, Ariano Italian Restaurant, Bar & Pizza; and
a favorite dining spot of Crime Reporter & Author George Anastasia in Collingswood, New Jersey Kitchen Consigliere, Chef Angelo Lutz.
On April 14, 2020, Antonio Giuseppe Fiorello (79), father
of Danny, owner of Fiorello’s Cafe in West Chester succumbed to COVID at Chester County Hospital. Born in Carini, Sicily, Italy where he resided when he
was not visiting his family in the
U.S., he was a stone mason
& served in the Italian Air
Force. Loving husband of Ninfa Cardinale Fiorello; caring father to Graziano & “Danny” Daniele; & beloved grandfather to Anthony, Alessandro, Alessia, Anthony, Hannah, Angelo, Isabella, Daniele, Jr., he is survived by brothers, Stefano, Salvatore
& Umberto of Sicily & sons, Graziano (Angela) Freehold, NJ & Daniele Fiorello West Chester, PA.
With a heavy heart, I announce
the passing of my Mom, Rita Acciavatti Zippi (89), of Wildwood Crest, Media & South Philadelphia on August 12, 2020 surrounded by family. Many
friends & business associates met my mother through
the years at a party or event, tasted
her “S” cookies, Easter Pie,
Spaghetti & Crabs or home made macaroni,
ravioli, pizza or pitzelle’s.
Born Flag Day June 14, 1931, Rita had a zest
for life, looked to her Faith to guide her, embraced her Italian heritage, loved Italy & kept wit & humor
that could make you smile. Wife, Mother, Grandmom, GG, Sister, Aunt, Godmother & Friend, she
was a ‘48 graduate of Hallahan High School for Girls, worked for Al Alberts Showcase; Kelly Girls; Mid-Atlantic Bank Mgr
& Cape May County Social Services in addition to family run business of Capri Kitchens & TZ Construction. She was Girard Estate Cub Scout Leader, treasurer of numerous organizations including Soroptimist International of the Americas of Cape May County and Maris Grove Players Club & Treasure Chest. An early resident of Maris
Grove she was an active volunteer, performer & billiards champion, made comfort blankets, played cards and was a Eucharistic Minister at St.Thomas the Apostle & Rose Court.
Daughter of Guido Acciavatti
& Lucia Nobilio of Loreto Aprutino, Italy. One of eight, survived by brother John Acciavatti (late Jean), Sisters-in-law Grace (Raymond) Acciavatti & Ann (Orlando) Acciavatti, Brother-in- Law Lawrence (Livia) Cappetto, predeceased by Anna (Domenic, Joseph) Spica Messina, Erma (Vincent) Di Giulio, William “Billy” Acciavatti & Sister-In-laws Elvira (Dolly) Anthony Palidora & Stella (Al Alberts) Albertini.
Predeceased by husband Anthony P, Sr. “Tony”. Survived by 4 children, Barbara Zippi-
Och (late Robert Och); Anthony
P., Jr (Victoria); Stephen P. Sr. (Patricia); Lucy Masse (Stephen). 9 grandchildren; Marianne (Jason) Johnston; Stephen, Jr (Christy) Zippi; Angela (Brett) Barratt; Rachael (Sam) Milakofsky; Anthony George Zippi; Paul (Tori Ragni) Zippi; Maria (Anthony) Stumpo; Elizabeth Zippi; Sarah (Jacob) Liptra & 12 great grandchildren Zippi: Avia, Bianca, Stephen III, Gianna; Ryan, Liam, Luca & Evan Johnston; Brandon & Brooklynn Barratt; Saylor & Braylen Milakofsky plus two more due
in January 2021, a Liptrap & Stumpo.
Time to enjoy your Heavenly Party & Reunions, you left a great legacy that will live on for generations to come. Thanks Mom RIP !
Until next month ! Ciao Bella !
Rita’s Children & Spouses
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• Food & Beverage Tastings ~ *Craft Beer *Limoncello *Whiskeys *Wines • Nurturing the Spirit Within ~ *Yoga *Tai Chi Chih *Psychics & more
• Seasonal Tween PopUps ~ *Crafts *Culture *History *TeamBuilding
• November/December ~ The North Pole Experience & Santa Photos
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Site Details & Historical Prospectus available Upon Request
SAVE THE BARN TOURS & S’MORES
See inside this Historic Bank Barn once a Dairy Farm Dating back before the Revolutionary War
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