by Mary Ann Pietanza

He is navigating the Italian social club scene onto new turf at a time when change is not just inevitable, but almost necessary as it faces an aging membership. Parente, who is 48, has a presence that commands attention. Blue-eyed with white, wavy hair, he is wired to energize and please those around him.

His excitement resonates when he speaks of his plans to combine activities with his Molese members with that of the Carinesi (Sicilian) Club in Bensonhurst, of which he is also a member. "This has never been done before," he proudly boasts, "but it's time that as Italians living in America who belong to social clubs.... that we are friends first, and Italians second."

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