Our Lady Of Mt Carmel

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....... July 26, 2007

We joyfully announce the creation of a life size bronze statue to be placed on the gounds of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish on the occasion of our 100th Anniversary.

The sculpture of the Italian Immigrants will give sublime tribute and honor to the contribution of our Italian American ancestors of the Mahoning Valley.

This tribute has been made possible through the very grateful and appreciated generosity of Tony J. Lariccia Wife, Mary and Daughters, Natalie and Dana.

Thank you for your dedication and preservation our Italian heritage and culture.

May Our Lord Bless You and Keep You in His Loving Care.

Very Reverend Monsignor Michael J. Carigilio Jr. Pastor
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish, Youngstown, Ohio

                                 "The Next Journey Begins"

                    The Model

11" Model of the statue
(Life size sculpture to be installed Spring of 2008)

This 11 inch model will also be available as a limited bronze tabletop sculpture.
It will be mounted on a beautiful marble base.

........A donation will be given to the church for each sculpture sold.

.Nov. 26, 2007 Figures are complete

completed figures

Work on the platform begins....

(text that will be on the sculpture shield)
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    "The Next Journey Begins"
        The Italian Immigrant... a Symbol of the Spirit

        This sculpture celebrates the Italian Immigrant
and gives sublime tribute and honor to the contribution
of our Italian American ancestors of the Mahoning Valley
        ...on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of
               Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish.

                This tribute has been made possible through
                  the grateful and appreciated generosity of
                   Tony, Mary, Natalie and Dana Lariccia

                                                      - 2008-

                                             In Jesus and Mary.
                            Monsignor Michael J. Cariglio Jr. -Pastor

                                     by sculptor Tom Antonishak
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The clay work is COMPLETED and currently at the foundry in Colorado where the molds of the figures are now in progress....

molds being made

©TomAntonishak2008
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