"Our Lady of the Snow" Society - 130th Anniversary (2018)

The below poem is a poem I have written dedicated to "Our Lady of the Snow" Society - an Italian/Catholic Society which was founded in Williamsburg, Brooklyn, 130 years ago, by Italian immigrants from Sanza, Italy. The Society was started in order to help those who had left their loved ones back in Sanza, Italy, start a new life here in America. This was a new world for them, and this Society became their lifeline as they adapted to life in a new country. Their dedication to "Our Lady of the Snow" helped them focus, helped them cope, as they honored her in love, hope and prayer. The generations who have followed have vowed to keep the Society alive and well. To this day, they continue to take on the role of their ancestors as they remain dedicated members of "Our Lady of the Snow" Society. Happy 130th Anniversary! God Bless!

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“OUR LADY OF THE SNOW”

written by: Phyllis P. Colucci

(March 3, 2018)

‘Twas 130 years ago when “they” settled in this town

They came from Sanza, Italy

And placed their roots down

They started this Society

Called “Our Lady of the Snow”

For all their friends and family

Who needed somewhere to go

A place to meet, a place to greet, a place to call home

A place that offered love and warmth

So “they” were ne’er alone

They left their hearts and loved ones

Back in Sanza, Italy

To start a new life here in Brooklyn

And raise a family

Their patronage to “Our Lady”

became the focus of their life

In prayer, in honor, in hope, in love

In good times and in strife

New generations have joined the cause

And vowed to do the same

To pay tribute to “Our Lady”

And forever speak her name

In memory of our beloved deceased

Former members of this group

We will proudly carry on your role

With respect from whence it came

Dedicated to our Grandparents, Felice and Fortunata Marotta, early members of "Our Lady of the Snow" Society.
All our Love
Phyllis and Son Ralph (Colucci)
(Society Members)