The National Italian American Sports Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Chapter was founded in 1986 by President Emeritus Dan Marino, Sr. The Pittsburgh Chapter has awarded and honored many deserving Italian-American athletes and has given away thousands of dollars to well deserving students to assist with college.
Leadership & Board of Directors
Claudio Reilsono
President
Rick DeCarlo
Vice President
Tony Ferraro
Secretary/Treasurer
Donna DeMarino Sanft
Scholarship Chairwoman
Senator Jay Costa
Board Member
Dennis DaPra
Board Member
Dave Galardini
Board Member
Mark A. Machi
Board Member
Guy Mattola
Board Member
Joe Piccirilli
Board Member
Larry Richert
Board Member
Anthony Roppa
Board Member
Members & Inductees
Dan Cardone
2024
Joe Murin
2024
August “Gus” Catanese
2022
Pat Tarquinio
2022
Tom Stabile
2021
James “Jimmy Maggs”
Manganello
2019/2020
Pasquale “Pat” Pecora
2019/2020
Jimmy “the Champ” Restauri
2018
Missie Berteotti
2018
Larry Maggi
2017
Joe Jordano
2017
Joe Azzaro
2016
Raymond M. Cappelli
2015
Bill Narduzzi
2015
Donna DeMarino Sanft
2014
Tony Tarentino
2013
Sam Rutigliano
2013
Jason M. Grilli
2013
Louis D. Ruscitto
2012
Mark Recchi
2012
Tony Lonero
2012
Tony Bartirome
2011
Mr. Joe Colella
2011
John Rosato
2010
Dan Marino
2010
Len Matarazzo
2009
Buddy Malone
2009
Albert Amelio
2008
Mark Mangino
2008
Dave Palone
2007
Gino Cimoli
2007
John Gaetano
2006
Joe Haering
2006
Joe Bellante
2005
Peter Taglianetti
2005
Ray Campanelli
2004
Walter “Pete”
Antimarino
2004
Donald “Dee” Rizzo
2003
George Federici
2003
Joe Montana
2002
Anthony “Tony” Turici
2002
2001
From Left to Right; Vince Perri, Bill Daddio, Val Jansante (son accepted award)
2000
Standing Together Left; Rocco Coniglio, James Masserio. Standing Alone Right; Joe Chiodo
1999
Left to Right; Lou Bizzaro, Ray “Boom Boom” Mancini, Pete Colangelo
1998
Standing Left to Right; Joseph R. Gasparella, Ernest J. Borghetti, Dr. Raymond J. Fioroni
1997
Left to Right; Anthony “Red” Celender, John “Cinney” Cinicola, Jr., Benny “Bucky” Palermo
1996
Left, Rollie Massimino; Center,
Armand Niccolai; Right, Mark Talarico
1995
Left to right; Frank Polito, Janet (Cercone) Scullion, representing Dan Cercone, Sal Sunseri. Inset; Dan Cercone
1994
Standing Left to Right; Jim DeStout, Jr., (representing Jim “Chippy” DeStout), Joe Fusco, Carl DePasqua. Seated Left to Right: Foge Fazio, Chuck Fusina. Inset; Jim “Chippy” DeStout
1993
Standing Left to Right; Emil Boures, John DeFazio. Seated Left to Right; Guy DeLuca, Leo Nobile, Fred Zangaro; Inset; Guy (Buddy) DeLuca
1992
Standing Left to Right; Oland “Dodo” Canterna, Jimbo Covert, Lindy Lauro.
1991
Standing Left to Right; James Zerilla, Harry Toscano, Chad Calabria, Chuck DeVenzio. Seated Left to Right; Roger Valdiserri, Dick DeVenzio. Inset Left; Joseph Zerilla
Inset Right; Frank Emanuele
1990
Standing Left to Right; Bob Pellegrini, Tom Clements, Glen Garver, John Pelusi, Jr.; Seated Left to Right; Fred Wyatt, Dr. Fred Cox, Baptiste “Bap” Manzini. Inset; Dick Cassiano Inset; Joseph Marconi
1989
Standing Left to Right; Art Colamarino, Joe Buffone, Terry Hanratty, Dick Hoak.
Seated Left to Right; Lee Sala, Peggy Galiffa, Gene Tenace.
Inset Left; Arnold Galiffa. Inset Right; John Deni
1988
Standing Left to Right; Larry Bruno, Charles “Corky” Cost, Tony Liscio, Tim Patterson. Seated Left to Right; Chip Ganassi, Augie Donatelli, Carmen Notch (Pernatozzi), Larry Lucchino. Inset; Sammy Angott
1987
Standing Left to Right; Bobby DelGreco, Dave Giusti, Sam “Skippy” Schipani, Nick Sansotta.
Seated Left to Right; Mike Lucci,
Mayor Richard S. Caligiuri, Vito “Babe” Parilli. Inset; Aldo “Buff” Donelli
1986
Standing Left to Right; Pete Dimperio, Jr., Bruno Sammartino, Joe LaQuatra, Tito Francona, Bob Pompeani, M.C., Franco Harris, Joe Natoli. Seated Left to Right; Andy “Kid” DePaul, Lou “Bimbo” Cecconi, Joe Walton. Inset; Peter Dimperio, Sr.
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NIASHF Pittsburgh Chapter
P.O. Box 275, 1541 Butler Plank Road, Glenshaw, PA 15116
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724.691.6125