SCRANTON — The Scranton Chapter of UNICO will hold it 57th annual charity fundraiser at 6 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 27 at Fiorelli’s in Peckville. The chapter will honor retired oral surgeon Dr. Albert F. Giallorenzi as UNICAN of the Year. Reservations are required and can be made by calling 570-558-8519. This annual event is open to the public. Events include the Giovanni the Italian bear raffle, a basket raffle and a silent auction.

Meeting to plan the Giovanni the Italian Bear Raffle, from left, Jim Baress and Gail Cicerini, ball co-chairs and Mike Rescigno, chapter president.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Fundraiser-2.jpg.optimal.jpgMeeting to plan the Giovanni the Italian Bear Raffle, from left, Jim Baress and Gail Cicerini, ball co-chairs and Mike Rescigno, chapter president. Submitted Photo

Basket raffle committee members, from left, first row, Blaise Alan Dente, Palma Yanni and Mary Ann Healey. Second row, Gail Cicerini and Jim Baress, ball co-chairs; Mike Rescigno, chapter president and Bob Montalbano.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Fundraiser-3.jpg.optimal.jpgBasket raffle committee members, from left, first row, Blaise Alan Dente, Palma Yanni and Mary Ann Healey. Second row, Gail Cicerini and Jim Baress, ball co-chairs; Mike Rescigno, chapter president and Bob Montalbano. Submitted Photo

Meeting to plan the silent auction, from left, Lisa Bieri; Ann Genett; Mike Rescigno, chapter president and Jim Baress and Gail Cicerini, ball co-chairs.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Fundraiser-4.jpg.optimal.jpgMeeting to plan the silent auction, from left, Lisa Bieri; Ann Genett; Mike Rescigno, chapter president and Jim Baress and Gail Cicerini, ball co-chairs. Submitted Photo

Planning the decorations for the event, from left, first row, Mike Rescigno, chapter president; Mary Marrara; Rose Blasi and Gail Cicerini, co-chair of ball. Second row, Jim Baress, co-chair of ball; John Trapani and Jerry Healey.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Fundraiser-5.jpg.optimal.jpgPlanning the decorations for the event, from left, first row, Mike Rescigno, chapter president; Mary Marrara; Rose Blasi and Gail Cicerini, co-chair of ball. Second row, Jim Baress, co-chair of ball; John Trapani and Jerry Healey. Submitted Photo

The Scranton Chapter of UNICO’s 57th annual charity fundraiser reception and seating Committee members, from left, first row, Rose Blasi; Mike Rescigno, chapter president; Pat Yanni and Bill Buckley. Second row, Jim Baress, ball co-chair; Frank Blasi, Sr. and Gail Cicerini, ball co-chair.
http://www.theabingtonjournal.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/web1_ABJ-UNICO-Fundraiser-1.jpg.optimal.jpgThe Scranton Chapter of UNICO’s 57th annual charity fundraiser reception and seating Committee members, from left, first row, Rose Blasi; Mike Rescigno, chapter president; Pat Yanni and Bill Buckley. Second row, Jim Baress, ball co-chair; Frank Blasi, Sr. and Gail Cicerini, ball co-chair. Submitted Photo

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Information provided by The Scranton Chapter of UNICO.