Feast Legacy
As we carry our traditions into the future, we also look back to honor and respect those who came before us. At the top of that list are the past Number One Capos who directed our Feast through the years.
past number one capos
Danny Vecchiano
2024-2025
Anthony "Tippy" Croce
2022-2023
John Christopher
2019, 2021
Gerard Langone
2017-2018
Paul "Bo" Pennolino
2015-2016
Carl Bonomo
2014
Frank Sampogna
2013
Vinny Occhiutto
2011-2012
Patty Grande
2009-2010
Philly Manna
2007-2008
Joe Dente
2005-2006
Phil Galasso Sr.
2003-2004
Benny Mangone
2001-2002
Anthony Palma
1999-2000
Vinny Patuto
1997-1998
Andrew J. Badamo Sr.
1995-1996
TJ Sampogna
1993-1994
Joe Peluso Jr.
1991-1992
Anthony "Paste" Vecchiano
1989-1990
Richie "Cats" Catalanotti
1987-1988
Jimmy Smith
1985-1986
Sammy Cangiano
1983-1984
Salvatore "Sarge" Mirando
1981-1982
Anthony "Sonny" Mangone
1979-1980
Ralph "Chich" Galasso
1977-1978
James "Jimmy Dell" Dellacono
1975-1976
Fred “Fritz” Caccavale
1973-1974
John "Johnny Bull" Catenacci
1971-1972
Joseph "Jackie" Ambrosino
1969-1970
Pasquale "Patty" Palma
1967-1968
Patty "Zaza" Zazarino
1965
Eddie DiDomenico
1962-1963
Michael "Buster" Mirando
1957-1961, 1964
Tommy "Pollack" Bello
1954-1956
Giovanni "la Stella" Settembre
1937, 1939, 1940, 1949
Prior to 1954, when the Feasts of Our Lady & San Paolino were combined, there was no "Number One" Capo. During this time there were several Capi Paranza & "Presidents" or Maestri della Festa - similar to the original Giglio feast in Nola. While the record keeping is incomplete, some of these names include:
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Raffaele Allocca
Saverio Iovino
Pasquale Iovino
Saverio Buonaguro
Andrea Rubino
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