Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Leonard Covello and his mentorship of Dr. John Imperio
Celebrating the Legacy of Dr. Leonard Covello and his mentorship of Dr. John Imperio Tuesday, October 20, 2026 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Dr. Leonard Covello was a great Educator and his career had a huge impact on the Italian Immigrant Community of East Harlem in the 1950s, especially when he became the first Italian American
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Principal of a NYC High School. Among his students at Benjamin Franklin H.S. was John Imperio, a respected Medical Doctor, a Founding Member of Casa Belvedere and a witness to and the recipient of the influence and leadership of Dr. Covello. A presentation on the life of Leonard Covello by Rosa Pietanza, former President of the Italian Teachers’ Association, will be followed with a short video by Lou Barrella and a “live” interview with John Imperio. Please join us to celebrate these two great Italian American “Doctors”! Register Here!
Casa Belvedere, The Italian Cultural Foundation
Silver Lake, Staten Island — 79 Howard Ave, Staten Island, NY 10301