Raymo Santilli and Doug Sundo — alumni brothers of Alpha Phi Delta, the national Italian American fraternity — continued their annual tradition of making soppressata this past January. The event was held at the Treesdale Community Center, and more than 50 folks participated.

In addition to the usual alumni attendees with friends and family, members of ISDA Lodge 57 in McKeesport, PA, came out to learn the art.  These members included Lodge President Nick Wytiaz, Nick Wytiaz Jr., Vic DeFazio, Daniella Teti, James Teti, and Mya Kosht.  The event attracted a record number of participants, who produced more than 500 pounds of soppressata and sausage, both hot and mild.