As Italian Heritage Month continues, I would like to recognize a Jersey guy that is making a significant contribution to our culture: Patrick O’Boyle. Yeah, the name. I know. Stick with me. I paid homage to Patrick a few years ago on my other blog for his contributions. Since then, he has continued to bring important topics to light and is working hard to teach the next generation about what makes us “Italian” as a co-host of the Italian American Podcast.

His last name may be Irish, but trust me, he is a great Jersey Italian guy. And today, everyone in Jersey City will know it. Patrick has been awarded the Jersey City Italian Man of the Year. He will be honored during the Jersey City Columbus Day Parade down Newark Avenue.