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  The Lucchesi nel Mondo Association will honor Lisa Gaddini Lendy and Aldo Giutini as Woman and Man of the Year on June 13 at the Mazzini-Verdi Club in Franklin Park. Lilia Leonardi Juarez will serve as master of ceremonies of the event, and Paul Ciminello will sing the national anthems. To make reservations, call Maria Banducci at 630-443-8722 or Elena Onesti at 773-908-1004. Lendy is the president of Anichini Brothers Wholesale Meats, a family business that recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1925 by Lendy’s grandfather Silvio Anichini and his brothers, the company services some of the best …

The Lucchesi nel Mondo of Chicago celebrated a time-honored Italian tradition at a family-friendly gathering on Jan. 8 at the Mazzini Verdi Club in Franklin Park. Nearly 40 children and more than 60 adults were treated to a delicious lunch followed by a meet and greet with La Befana, who handed out gifts to every child 12 years of age and under. In Italian folklore, La Befana travels throughout the world on the Feast of the Epiphany distributing presents to all of the good girls and boys.

The Associazione Lucchesi Nel Mondo celebrated its 50th anniversary with a ceremony saluting 12 noteworthy individuals from around the world who trace their lineage back to the province of Lucca. Honorees have distinguished themselves in the areas of business and volunteerism, contributing to the economic and social growth of the nations in which they currently reside. A pair of Chicago-area residents — Steve Menconi and Perry DiGirolamo — were among the recipients of the Medaglie D’Oro. They received their awards on Sept. 13 in the city of Lucca. Born in Chicago, Menconi traces his roots to Massa Macinaia in the province …