Order Sons of Italy in America
Anthony Maggiacomo Lodge #2320
Anthony Maggiacomo Lodge #6780
About
The Anthony Maggiacomo Lodge
The Anthony Maggiacomo Lodge was founded in 1974 by 25 prominent Yonkers residents who, after the untimely demise of the honorable Anthony Maggiacomo, felt his spirit of brotherhood and unselfishness should be kept alive. Mr. Maggiacomo was a labor leader, a political leader and community leader who was greatly loved and respected for his honesty and generosity.
In its brief history the Lodge lists many charitable and civic works: The Anthony Masterjoseph Scholarship, The Dr. Christopher Agostino Scholarship as well as extensive involvement with the Dunwoodie Youth Association, the Ronald McDonald House and the United Cerebal Palsy Association. We have a dedicated shrine at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Yonkers and were the single largest contributor to the Italian Earthquake Relief Fund. Our members list among the most prominent leaders in government labor, business and professions. We stand as the responsible voice of the legitimate concerns of Italian-Americans in Yonkers with representation throughout Yonkers government.
The greatness of a leader is the mark he leaves when he departs this earth. Such a mark was left by our lodge’s namesake, Anthony P. Maggiacomo. Born on February 10, 1932, Anthony was raised and educated in Yonkers. He undoubtedly knew the honor of the Italian work ethic, and like his forefathers, learned the mastery of the meat cutting industry. Like many men of his time, Anthony proudly served in the Armed Forces during the Korean War. After the war, he continued his education at Harvard University, studying Parliamentary Law, Labor Relations and Business Administration. Upon completion of his degree he began working in labor relations and union management.
Always a hard worker, he rose through the ranks and served as the Secretary Manager of Local 489, based in Yonkers and later went on to become Executive Chairman. He also served as the Vice President of the New York and New Jersey Butchers District Council (which had some 85,000 members) and as a Pension and Welfare Chairman and Trustee of the Enrico Fermi Foundation.
Anthony loved Yonkers and was a proud member of many fraternal organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #1666, the Alfred F. Waite post, the American Legion, the City Club of Yonkers, the Amackassin Club, the Century Club, and the Harvard Alumi Association. He also served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Yonkers.
Anthony was married to the former Doris Pinto and had three children, Dominica, Anthony Jr. and Kim. As a man in the mainstream of community, political and urban life, he was always willing and able to help his fellow man.
His mark of leadership came to a very abrupt end on October 29, 1972 at the young age of 40. Anthony passed away, a loss for his family, friends and the community. In the spirit of his life we are proud to carry forth his name for the endurance of our Lodge: Anthony P. Maggiacomo.
Our Namesake
Always a hard worker, he rose through the ranks and served as the Secretary Manager of Local 489, based in Yonkers and later went on to become Executive Chairman. He also served as the Vice President of the New York and New Jersey Butchers District Council (which had some 85,000 members) and as a Pension and Welfare Chairman and Trustee of the Enrico Fermi Foundation.
Anthony loved Yonkers and was a proud member of many fraternal organizations including the Veterans of Foreign Wars post #1666, the Alfred F. Waite post, the American Legion, the City Club of Yonkers, the Amackassin Club, the Century Club, and the Harvard Alumi Association. He also served as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals for the City of Yonkers.
Anthony was married to the former Doris Pinto and had three children, Dominica, Anthony Jr. and Kim. As a man in the mainstream of community, political and urban life, he was always willing and able to help his fellow man.
His mark of leadership came to a very abrupt end on October 29, 1972 at the young age of 40. Anthony passed away, a loss for his family, friends and the community. In the spirit of his life we are proud to carry forth his name for the endurance of our Lodge: Anthony P. Maggiacomo.
