A retired Major League Baseball umpire and one of the “Best Lawyers in America” were honored at Essex County’s annual Italian American Heritage Month celebration. On Thursday, county officials honored two local community leaders: Gemma Giantomasi, and Phil Cuzzi.
“Today, we are honoring two proud Italian Americans who have positively impacted our world and our county,” Essex County Executive Joseph DiVincenzo Jr. said. Here’s what earned Giantomasi and Cuzzi a “Stellas della Contea di Essex” award for 2026, according to the county:
