Naples – A solemn and well attended ceremony took place on Sunday 2nd June in piazza Plebiscito, where the was celebrated 79th anniversary of the proclamation of the Italian Republic.
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The demonstration began with the remembrance of the fallen at Posillipo Mausoleum, to then continue with the flag raising and the reading of the message from the President of the Republic, Sergio Mattarella, by the Prefect of Naples, Michele di Bari.
The highlight of the day was the delivery of the honors of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic to 27 citizens of Naples and the province, who distinguished themselves in the fields of culture, economy, civil and military service, and social commitment.
To complete the event, the spectacular performance of the Fire fighters, who have unrolled a huge tricolor flag on the facade of the Government Palace, accompanied by the Fanfare of the 10th Campania Carabinieri Regiment and by the Children's Choir of the San Carlo Theatre.
Among the authorities present were also thearchbishop of Naples, Cardinal Domenico Battaglia, together with hundreds of citizens.
"Naples has once again demonstrated that it is a welcoming and proud city, capable of honoring this important anniversary in the best possible way," commented Prefect Di Bari.
The recipients of the City of Naples
Knighthood:
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Teresa Cafarelli
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Rosary of Naples
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Francis the Son
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Mary Grassi
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John Iolascon
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Francis Paul Leone
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Joseph Mansueto
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Francis Perna
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Edgar Pica
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Fabio Pinto
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Lelio Rusciano
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Grace Rutoli
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Roberta Starace
Officer Title:
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Mark Iannelli
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Gianfranco Mozzillo
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Joseph Recinto (full professor of private law at Federico II and member of the organizing committee of the Scuola Superiore Meridionale)
Title of Commander:
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Lucy Horses
Title of Knight Grand Cross:
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Renato Franceschelli (retired prefect of the Republic)
The honorees of the metropolitan city of Naples
Officer Title:
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Antonio Angelo Sartore (Boscoreale)
Knighthood:
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Vincent DiMattia (Caivano)
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Alessandro Furmo (Casamicciola Terme)
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Raffaele Starace (Castellammare of Stabia)
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Biagio Estatica (Pompei)
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Max Izzo (Torre Annunziata)
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Domenico Arbace (Marano)
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Alexander Iovino (Marano)
Between these, Alexander Iovino he is the youngest among those awarded. Class 1986, married and father of two children, is writer, historian, journalist and essayist. He was the European representative of the Washington Bible Museum and author of internationally renowned interviews, including the joint one with Pope Francis and Pastor Giovanni Traettino.
A Neapolitan awarded in Milan
Finally, a Neapolitan resident outside the region also received an honor: it is Roberto Race, currently Director of Institutional Communications at Deloitte, awarded the Officer title during the parallel ceremony held in Milan.
Article published on 3 June 2025 - 07:11
