Brooklyn-Born Maestro honored by foundation
Maestro Anton Coppola was honored by family, associates and friends at a Lifetime Achievement in Music celebration in an intimate soiree at the Columbus Citizens Foundation on 8 East 69th Street, Manhattan, on Wednesday, April 17. President Frank Fusaro, with assistance by Louis Tallerini, proudly spoke of the many accomplishments of the foundation; scholarships that have assisted many Italian-American youngsters attain their goals and the annual NYC Columbus Day Parade.
Enzo Pizzimenti, president of the Italian Center for Commercial Affairs, produced this event and, with Ann Bassi, executive vice president, welcomed one and all.
When the 96-year-old maestro entered the room, applause followed. A documentary film was shown about his life, and Coppola’s son Bruno spoke about his father in a touching way.