The ambassador and Willard P. Gingerich, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs at Montclair State University

The Consul General of Italy in New York Francesco Maria Talò with Mrs. Elda Coccia and her daughters, Gen and Elisa

The ambassador with his wife, Cav. Joseph Coccia, and the Director of the Coccia Institute for the Italian Experience in America, Dr. Mary Ann Re