2013 New Jersey Bocce Invitational

June 22, 2013 10:00 am StartColonial ParkFranklin, NJ

501(c)3 non-profit organization

www.newjerseybocce.com

Frank Valanzola Pat DeChirico

Eight years ago Frank Valanzola and Pat DeChirico wanted to help “Operation Shoebox, NJ”. They wanted the charity to be able to send more boxes over to the troops! So Frank and Pat created the Bocce Invitational! The two men traveled all over the state of NJ meeting with Italian/American clubs to present their idea. The clubs all loved it and the first Bocce Invitational was born!

Frank being as energetic as he was developed the charity for the Bocce Ball event. He contacted as many donors and companies as possible. Pat was busy handling the back office for the charity and the event. Because of both of their efforts the first Bocce Invitational was well on its way!

Frank and Pat involved the military establishment, veterans organizations, the Park Commission and private companies. The Park Commission really stepped up to the plate for the charity. They built permanent bocce ball courts at Colonial Park in Franklin, NJ. The event is still played there each year.

The Bocce Invitational was extremely successful for three years, raising money for Operation Shoebox and other charities. The event had to be placed on hiatus in 2011 due to both Frank and Pat fighting medical conditions. Pat eventually recovered but Frank did not and passed away in 2011.

The Bocce Invitational lost an outstanding, strong leader, great friend and compassionate human being.

In 2013, the Bocce Ball event is being resurrected by Pat and Frank’s wife Debbie. This year’s invitational will be bigger than the previous events and is scheduled to take place on June 22, 2013 at Colonial Park in Franklin.

And rest assured, Frank is directing the team and the event from Heaven!

The 2013 Bocce Invitational

In Memory Of My Late Husband

Frank T. Valanzola

For those of you who have had the pleasure of knowing

my late husband, Frank, you will agree that this

Bocce event held a special place in his heart.

I would like to thank all of the people that have made this

event possible, especially Pat Dechircio, which without his

help would never have been possible. I would also like to

thank all of the family members and our special friends that

always come thru for us.

To my husband, one of the best things in my life is you.

I hope that you are looking down on us and giving us your

blessing. You are missed more than you could ever know.

Deborah Valanzola

Commercial * Industrial

“We don’t just build buildings – We build relationships as well”

PO Box 447, 1 Tidland Road

Oak Ridge, New Jersey 07438

(973) 697-4701

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Commercial * Industrial

“We don’t just build buildings – We build relationships as well”

PO Box 447, 1 Tidland Road

Oak Ridge, New Jersey 07438

(973) 697-4701

www.klae.com

Frank,

May the memory of our dear brother & uncle, Frank Valanzola, live

on in our hearts as a businessman, a humanitarian, and a firm believer

in the retention of our Italian-American heritage. All who knew

Frank were touched by his kindness, warmth, and generosity. Whether

he was contributing to The Italian Tribune Newspaper, scouting out

a good Italian restaurant, or installing bocce courts, his ancestry was a

favorite companion, a refuge from the storm, an anchor in the sane. From

this villa in paradise, he had much to contribute to the New World, the

United States of America. We are grateful for the short time that he

was here with us. We Miss you dearly and know you are here with us

always.

Love,Your Family,

Sandra Valanzola, John and Dawn Signorile,

Gianna and John Jr. Signorile, Thomas and Pamela Valanzola.

HonoringOur Cousin Frank

And the good worksthat meant so much

to him

we are proud to support the 2013

Bocce Invitational

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Best WishesFrom The

Bayonne Chapter of Unico“Serving the Bayonne Community for Over 55 Years”

Donating countless hours organizing and managing many different fund raising efforts directly benefiting Bayonne’s charities, youth programs,

schools, senior organizations, those in need as well as our own scholarship program. We are truly Bayonne’s premier service organization.

We Thank All of You Who Have Supported Our Efforts

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In loving memory of our dear friend

Frank Valanzola

Thank you for the wisdom you shared with us. Thank you for your love and support. We were blessed to have known you and call you our friend: you have touched our hearts and enriched our lives. You will be with us in our hearts forever. Till we meet again.

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In loving memory of our dear friend

Frank Valanzola

Thank you for the wisdom you shared with us. Thank you for your love and support. We were blessed to have known you and call you our friend: you have touched our hearts and enriched our lives. You will be with us in our hearts forever. Till we meet again.


Thank you for the wisdom you shared with us. Thankyou for your love and support. We were blessed tohave known you and call you our friend: you havetouched our hearts and enriched our lives. You willbe with us in our hearts forever. Till we meet again.


We Salute Wounded Warriors and Support Operation Shoebox and

Chilton Hospital

In Memory of our Nephew

Frank T. Valanzola

We Miss YouCarole and Joe Valanzola

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Chilton Hospital

In Memory of our Nephew

Frank T. Valanzola

We Miss YouCarole and Joe Valanzola

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2421 Liberty Street Hamilton, New Jersey 08629

609-631-7544

2013 Festival Dates September 27, 28, 29, 2013

Mercer County Park, West Windsor, NJ 08550

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interest in the cultural history of Italian ancestry

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Mercer County Italian-AmericanFestival Association

Italian American Heritage Center2421 Libery Street

Hamilton, New Jersey 08629609-631-7544

2013 Festival DatesSeptember 27, 28, 29, 2013

Working together to foster and encourage the concept of Italianethnicity by preserving our Italian traditions and perpetuating

interest in the cultural history of Italian ancestry

[email protected]

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Thomas F. Ercolano A.I.A.Architect

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In Memory of Frank our nephewLove, Aunt Olly & Uncle Johnny

In Memory of Frank T. Valanzola

Love, Aunt Betty

The Marist teachers are proud to support one of their former students Frank Valanzola.

You will always be remembered

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