Thursday, May 17, 2018

The Philanthropic Efforts of the Sons of Italy Foundation


A financial executive with nearly four decades of experience, Michael (Mike) Vasaturo has served as the vice president and chief financial officer at New Haven Terminal since 2008. Personally, Michael Vasaturo belongs to organizations such as the Sons of Italy.

Established in 1905to serve those of Italian heritage, the Order Sons of Italy in America now has chapters across the nation with hundreds of thousands of members. Through its Sons of Italy Foundation, the society undertakes a diverse range of philanthropic efforts for the preservation of Italian-American culture and to benefit those of Italian descent. 

The Sons of Italy Foundation owns and operates the Garibaldi-Meucci Museum in memory of the Italian revolutionary, Giuseppe Garibaldi. Its general charity fund exists to provide for particular needs as they arrive. Every year, the foundation offers college scholarships for Italian-American students through its scholarship competition.

The Sons of Italy Foundation also provides general funding to organizations such as the Alzheimer's Association, Cooley's Anemia Foundation, and the Dough Flutie Jr. Foundation for Autism.