The Society notes with great sadness the passing of our dear member and benefactor Theodore Tonna in April of 1987. Mr. Tonna, originally from Bituli in what is now Yugoslavia, achieved great success as an industrialist in New England. Yet he never forgot his cultural heritage; in addition to being a prime supporter of the two main churches attended by Aromanians in America, the Greek and Romanian Orthodox, he was a pillar of the Society Farsarotul as well. His example was inspiring; even in his older years, he was always present at cultural events, along with his lovely family. We miss him dearly. May his soul rest in peace. Dumnidzau s-l llearta.

The Society Farsarotul’s 84th Anniversary Dance was held in the Tonna Center of the St. Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church in Bridgeport, Connecticut, on May 23, 1987. Over 100 people attended and danced all night to the American and Balkan music of the Tom Yalanis Orchestra, and several young people joined the Society. We are all looking forward to a bigger and better 85th Anniversary celebration; preliminary plans are under discussion. It will be more widely promoted, so watch for details!

We welcome with great pleasure the following new members:

We want to acknowledge our recent high school graduates, to whom we have also sent our customary $25. “Good Luck” check:

Just before press time we learned also of the passing of Papu Lia Bici at the age of 108. May God rest his soul in peace.

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