More than 200 people attended the event, where the association honored its chosen 'Italian American Man of the Year.' This year Dr. Vincent Ross, who specialized in Pediatrics in Scranton for more than 50 years, was awarded.

"Dr. Ross is a pillar in this community. He has helped hundreds, if not thousands, of children over the years. Everybody knows him; all the children that have come in, everybody knows Dr. Ross," said John Mecca, Columbus Day Association President.