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.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Party-1.jpg.optimal.jpgPat Yanni, right, serves food to Grace Griffiths, Leslie Minicozzi Galacci and Theresa Minicozzi. Submitted photos

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.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Party-2.jpg.optimal.jpgAt 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. Submitted photos

Santa’s elves prepare to serve dessert, from left, Ginny Rescigno, Mary Mararra, Leslie Minicozzi Galacci, Palma Yanni, Nancy Lovaglio and Danny Lovaglio.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Party-3.jpg.optimal.jpgSanta’s elves prepare to serve dessert, from left, Ginny Rescigno, Mary Mararra, Leslie Minicozzi Galacci, Palma Yanni, Nancy Lovaglio and Danny Lovaglio. Submitted photos

Jerry Healy sets a table for children, from left, Conrad Williams, Bianca Juice, Alex Nealon, Scott Zimmerman and Moet Wellington.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Party-4.jpg.optimal.jpgJerry Healy sets a table for children, from left, Conrad Williams, Bianca Juice, Alex Nealon, Scott Zimmerman and Moet Wellington. Submitted photos

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Information provided by Scranton Chapter of UNICO.