SCRANTON — The Scranton Chapter of UNICO, an Italian American service organization dedicated to “service above self,” held its annual Children’s Christmas party at the Boys and Girls Clubs of Northeastern Pennsylvania Thursday, Dec. 17. More than 250 children were served and presents were distributed by Santa.
Pat Yanni, right, serves food to Grace Griffiths, Leslie Minicozzi Galacci and Theresa Minicozzi.
At the party, from left, first row, Palma Yanni, Leslie Minicozzi Galacci, Chapter President Mike Rescigno, Katie Shishlo and Anna Shishlo. Second row, Jerry Healey, Ginny Rescigno, Stephanie Rescigno, Pat Yanni, Zach Jacobson, Al Galliorenzi, Steve Andrichak, Jim Baress and Mary Mararra.
Santa’s elves prepare to serve dessert, from left, Ginny Rescigno, Mary Mararra, Leslie Minicozzi Galacci, Palma Yanni, Nancy Lovaglio and Danny Lovaglio.
Jerry Healy sets a table for children, from left, Conrad Williams, Bianca Juice, Alex Nealon, Scott Zimmerman and Moet Wellington.