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Frank Sinatra Lodge # 2621
Circa Noi "About Us"
The order is open to all persons of Italian origin or decent, (or persons married to an Italian)., regardless of faith or political affiliation, who believe in the fundamental concept that society is based upon the principles of law and order, and who adhere to a form of a government founded upon the belief in God and based upon the Constitution of the United States of America, which government rests upon the proposition that all men and women are created equal and function through the consent of the governed.
From the streets of Rome...
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Filippo Mazzei
December 25, 1730 - - - March 19, 1816Our Lodge originated as; OSIA Filippo Mazzei Lodge 2621. Filippo Mazzei was born in Toscana (Tuscany) to a fine family and got the best education they could afford. He then traveled most of Europe before settling in London where he established Martini & Co., a business of introducing that city to his land's native foods such as wine, cheese, olives and olive oil, and other fruits. It is at this time that he met people like Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Adams. He was encouraged to move to Virgina to expand that business. Thomas Adams had eventually introduced Mazzei to Thomas Jefferson. Jefferson was amazed at Maezzei's knowledge and introduced him to the land across from Monticello. From there and this circle of friends he soon became interested and involved Virginia's politics and spoke out about Britain's rule. It was from Mazzei's words that Thomas Jefferson translated into English to publish. In 1776 Mazzei wrote "We think that if we could have but one and the same Constitution for all the united colonies, our union would be infinitely stronger". It is said that he was the Godfather of the Declaration of independence. Filippo eventually found his way back to Europe, in Warsaw, Poland where he was Knighted as Polish royalty. In later years he made his way back to Pisa, Italy, where he died at age of 86 and having lived a long an productive life.
The Executive Board seeking to attract a more modern approach voted to re-name Lodge 2621 to "Frank Sinatra Lodge" after a great American Entertainer who brought enjoyment and pleasure to millions here and abroad thanks to the culmination sacrifices of Italian Americans with many thanks to Mazzei.
