History of the Society Farsarotul
Feb 28, 1989
While benevolent societies have existed for many centuries, the specific roots of the Society Farsarotul may lie in the guild system of Ottoman cities. Guilds
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Robert J. Nicola
Vice-President
Fr. George Coca
Secretary
Nicholas S. Balamaci
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George C. Fatsy
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Elissa Mondschein
Rebecca M. Townsend
John Bica
Margaret Felis
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Articles Regarding Founding
Nicolae Cican – Initiator and Founder of the Society Farsarotul
Apr 15, 1987
Nicolae Cican was among the first of the Farsarotsi to come to America, arriving just at the turn of this century. Being by nature rather energetic, impatient,
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The Vlachs in Albania: A Travel Memoir and Oral History
Nick Balamaci
Aug 28, 1993
My father left Albania in 1916, but even fifty years later he enjoyed telling me how difficult his journey to the United States had been.
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Society Farsharotu
Aug 28, 1988
The Society notes with sadness the passing of member George D. Kiosse. May his soul rest in peace. We note also some recent deaths of
Greetings to All of Our Members
Society Farsharotu
Apr 15, 1987
We hope that this first issue of our Newsletter finds you and your loved ones well and prosperous. We want to let you know that
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Society Farsharotu
Feb 28, 1995
The Society is pleased to welcome two new members: Chris Gatz of New South Wales, Australia (he is featured in an article in this issue about the
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Society Farsharotu
Jul 15, 1987
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
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