Roma Lodge members gave their final farewell to 60-year member Leroy Beecher who passed away in September after a lengthy illness. Leroy and wife Carolyn Beecher have been long time members and supporters of the lodge as well as Grand Lodge convention delegates, officers, United Lodge honorees and he served in many capacities for the organization. Leroy was Roma Lodge president in 1971-72 and served as a State Deputy for the Hanford Lodge for many years. He was an Eagle Scout, Cub Master, and Scout Leader for over 25-years and volunteered

Hello to everyone! On September 22, the Mother Lodge celebrated its 100th anniversary. We began as Cristoforo Colombo 1149, in 1922, added a ladies auxiliary, Stella d’Italia 1498 in 1928, and finally merged the two together in 1962 to become Colombo-Stella 1149.
We held a grand event at the Fresno Fairgrounds for nearly 230 guests. The evening began with cocktails and appetizers, and there was a tour available to the newly renovated Italian Heritage Museum for anyone who wished to see it. Our Master of Ceremonies Steve Barra, welcomed the crowd, introduced President Olivia DeLiddo who wore the same regalia her grandfather wore 100 years ago. Past State President Comm Maria Fasio Pignati honored the Mother Lodge by singing

It’s with much sadness that before I write the article about our United Lodges Columbus Day Dinner, I speak of the sudden passing of State Orator Manny Finazzo. He will be very much missed by all. We, of United Lodges of Southern California, were honored to have him represent our State President, Barbara Wisniewski at our Columbus Day Dinner.
On behalf of the officers and member

The October polenta and chicken Pinochi and Stagnoli scholarship fundraising drive thru dinner was held on October 16th. Thank you to all who worked so hard to sell tickets, gather the ingredients, prepare the meal, and serve at the drive thru. Two hundred and twenty-four dinners were served. No meeting in November. The Christmas meeting is

MARTHA CERVONE
1936 - 2022

With great sadness our lodge has had to say farewell to another sister. Martha was a member of our lodge for 54 years. Martha was a dedicated homemaker, devoted to her family, with a love of books and crossword puzzles. She readily helped with lodge dinner dances and meetings
through the years and always had open arms for visitors at home. Martha will be missed by so many within our community and our lodge. Until we meet again sister Martha.