Luigi’s Legacy / Special Thanks

4
September

POET VINCENT TOMEO READS HIS POEM AT LUIGI DEL BIANCO GRAVE SITE

Posted by Lou Del Bianco

My friend, the very gifted poet Vincent Tomeo, spent the day with me in Port Chester, NY. His good friend, D.H. Lee, accompanied him. Below is an essay Vincent’s experience of visiting Luigi’ gave and his memorial. Thank you, Vincent, for sharing this unique experience. Your heart is as big as your talent for penning […]

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19
March

A POEM FOR LUIGI!

Posted by Lou Del Bianco

Critically acclaimed poet Vincent Tomeo attended one of my recent performance/book signings. He was so inspired that he wrote an incredible poem about Luigi. I still haven’t found the right words to thank him. What a talent Vincent is, and with a generous spirit to boot! You can find out more about Vincent below: http://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/flushing-poet-to-be-honored-in-italy/article_c9cdee62-e54a-5cc8-95ac-f75e17512508.html […]

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8
May

MARIO TOGLIA AND MICHAEL GENOVESE, GRAZIE MILLE!

Posted by Lou Del Bianco

Mario Tolgia and Michael Genovese are both retired educators who love bringing to light all the unsung Italians in American History. You can imagine  how they feel about Luigi Del Bianco! From the moment I met these two dedicated gentleman, I was captivated by their intellect, charm and commitment to Italian American History. Just when […]

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10
October

LOU GALLO: A WARRIOR FOR LUIGI!

Posted by Lou Del Bianco

Thanks to Doug Gladstone, I have a new friend in the fight for Luigi Del Bianco. His name is Lou Gallo, and he heads the Commission for Social Justice for the Order of the Sons Of Italy for the state of New York. Recently, Recently, Long Island’s NEWSDAY did a story entitled, “Sculptor’s Fab 4 […]

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  • Latest News

    YOUNG ARTIST LOVES LUIGI!

    March 13, 2026
    After a recent elementary school performance of “Out of Rushmore’s Shadow”, a young girl came up to me and gave me a bunch of stickum notes with illustrations she drew and themes she jotted down during the show. The girl was obviously inspired by Luigi’s unique story and wanted to express her appreciation using her […]

    AWESOME VIDEO HONORS LUIGI!

    February 21, 2026
    all.things.italiano made a wonderful video featuring “Nonno Giuseppe” who talks about the amazing achievement of Mount Rushmore’s chief carver. Grazie tante to all.things.italiano. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/reel/713582098379038