An invitation to ALL to the Unveiling of the Memorial Wall

The President of the Italian Canadian Community Centre,  Mr. Angelo Filoso, and the Advisory Committee  invite you  to the unveiling of Ottawa’s commemorative wall recognizing the internment of Italian Canadians during the Second World War1939-1945.

Piazza Dante Ottawa
470 Booth Street

 Sunday, October 23, 2011
10:00 am

 Commemorative Mass 10:00 am

 Unveiling 11:00 am

 Reception with Refreshments 12:00 pm

This memorial wall is a testament to the Italian Canadians of Ottawa for their perseverance, courage and loyalty to Canada during the Second World War (1939-1945). Italian Canadians in Ottawa participated fully in supporting Canada’s war effort. Many served in Canada’s armed forces.  Italian Canadians from Ottawa died overseas fighting for their country.

 To honour Italian Canadians who were interned during the Second World War and Ottawa Italian Canadian Soldiers who died in the line of duty during the Second World War (1939-1945).

Internees

  • Giuseppe Costantini
  • Fred R. Pantalone
  • Vittorio Sabetta
  •  Carlo Scarabelli
  • Gino Tiezzi

Died in the Line of Duty

  •  Anthony Barbaro
  • Domenic Calderone
  • Adrian Girolami
  • Alfred Menchini
  • Frank Prosperine
  • Charles Regalbuto

This Memorial Wall was made possible by the funding from the Government of Canada and the leadership of the Italian Canadian Community Centre of the National Capital Region Inc.