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It's Our Brother Frank Sinatra's 100th Birthday

12/12/2015

 
"Start spreadin' the news..." Our Brother, Frank Sinatra was born 100 years ago today (Dec. 12, 1915 in Hoboken, N.J.). Perhaps the best known Italian-American singer of the 20th Century, he became a brother of Alpha Phi Delta on July 2, 1967... and in under two years, we will be celebrating his 50th anniversary in Alpha Phi Delta. 

(Some Fraternity-related pictures of him accompany this post, including a rare photo Sinatra holding his Fraternity membership certificate)

The best tribute to Francis Albert Sinatra was given in 1994 by U2 leader Bono, in his presentation of a Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award. Here is what Bono said about our late Brother Frank:

"Frank never did like rock and roll And he's not crazy about guys wearing earrings either But .... rock and roll people love Frank Sinatra because Frank has got what we want: swagger and attitude; he's big on attitude Serious attitude, bad attitude Frank's the Chairman of the Bad Rock and roll plays at being tough but this guy, well, he's The Boss The Boss of Bosses The Man The Big Bang of Pop I'm not gonna mess with him, are you?

"Who's this guy that every city in America wants to claim as their own? This painter who lives in the desert, this first-rate, first-take actor This singer who makes other men poets Boxing clever with every word Talking like America Tough, straight-up, in headlines Comin' through with the big stick, the aside, the quiet compliment Good cop, bad cop, all in the same breath You know his story 'cause it's your story Frank walks like America -- cocksure!

"It's 1945 and the U.S. Cavalry are trying to get their asses out of Europe, but they never really do They're part of another kind of invasion .... American Forces Radio Broadcasting a music that'll curl the stiff upper-lip of England and the rest of the world Paving the way for Duke Ellington, the big band, Tommy Dorsey And right out in front -- Frank Sinatra His voice as tight as a fist Opening at the end of a bar Not on the beat, over it, playing with it, splitting it like a jazz man, like Miles Davis Turning on the right phrase and the right song Which is where he lives, where he lets go, where he reveals himself His songs are his home and he lets you in But you know that to sing like that you've gotta have lost a couple of fights To know tenderness and romance you've gotta have had your heart broken

"People say that Frank hasn't talked to the press, they wanna know how he is, what's on his mind But you know Sinatra's out there more nights than most punk bands Selling his story through the songs Telling and articulate in the choice of those songs Private thoughts on a public address system Generous
"This is the conundrum of Frank Sinatra Left and right brain hardly talking Boxer and painter, actor and singer, lover and father, bandman and loner Troubleshooter and troublemaker The champ who would rather show you his scars than his medals He may be putty in Barbara's hands But I'm not gonna mess with him, are you?

"Ladies and gentlemen, are you ready to welcome a man heavier than the Empire State, more connected than the Twin Towers, as recognizable as the Statue of Liberty, and living proof that God is a Catholic! Will you welcome the King of New York City, Francis Albert Sinatra!"

Fraternity Mourns Loss of Past National Chaplain Fr. Ronald Falotico

12/3/2015

 
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It is with deep regret that Central Office announces the passing of Past National Chaplain, Fr. Ronald S. Falotico on December 3, 2015, at the age of 72. Born in Camden, New Jersey on February 1, 1943, Fr. Falotico studies for the Priesthood at Mount St. Mary's Seminary in Emmitsburg, Maryland and was ordained a Priest on May 31, 1969 in Camden by Bishop George H. Guilfoyle. He was appointed National Chaplain of Alpha Phi Delta in 1992 by National President Joseph Rossi.

His first two assignments were as a parochial vicar at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Vineland, New Jersey and St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Camden. He was served as a Pastor at three parishes: Holy Spirit, Atlantic City (1985-96); St. Peter, Pleasantville (1996-2004); and Queen of Angels, Landisville (2004-05). Father Falotico also spent much of his more than 40 years as active ministry in service to Hispanic Catholics. He was assigned to the Brigeton-Millville Spanish Apostolate (1974-78); served as assistant director of the Vineland Catholic Spanish Center (1983-85); and in Hispanic Ministry at St. Nicholas, Egg Harbor City (2006-10), while also serving at a Parochial Vicar at St. Joseph's in Hammonton.

Following his retirement, he continued his service to God, as part-time chaplain at Camden Catholic High School in Cherry Hill, New Jersey.

"Fr. Ron" as he was known to our Fraternity brothers was initiated into Gamma Mu Chapter (Richard Stockton College) on January 23, 1992. He held the office of National Chaplain from 1992-1996, and was a visible presence at National Council Meetings of the Fraternity during that period. He was a joyful figure in his role as Chaplain and is well remembered by our brotherhood.

Central Office asks that our Chapters and Alumni entities have a moment of silence in his memory (as well as in memory of all of our deceased Past Chaplains) at their next meetings.

Fr. Falotico (Gamma Mu) who served from 1992-96, was the last living Past National Chaplain who had been a Priest or Religious Order Brother; in the Chapter Eternal he now joins Fr. Salvatore Federici (Psi) who served from 1950-68; Br. Camillus Casey (Beta Sigma) who served from 1968-81; Fr. Leonard Tuozzolo (Psi) who served from 1986-92; and Fr. Albert Cervella (Beta Delta) who served from 1997-2003.

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