Memories of childhood episodes in Philly "In the customary Italian household the mention of preparing gravy and meatballs for Sunday dinner carries a definite memory. I recall all the whiffs and aromas that surrounded many family dinners while growing up in South Philly. Helping Mom through the preparation insured and supported a happy gathering at [...]
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Mother’s Day by Josephine B. Pasquarello
Today is "Mother's Day". It is my favorite day to celebrate with my Mother. She died forty-five years ago; but this is still the day she and I celebrate her life along with all her achievements as a mother of twelve children, twenty eight grandchildren and too many to count great-grandchildren. As for myself, my [...]
Watch My Interview On The Rose And Bill Show!
Watch my interview with Rosie & Bill from The Rosie And Bill Show! The interview took place on January 28, 2019 and was posted to their Facebook page and YouTube page! Watch the video to see me describe life growing up without a father in the 50's & 60's in Philadelphia. I discuss how strong [...]
Listen To My Radio Interview With Chris Randolph On 92.9 FM In August 2018
Click the play button to hear my radio interview with Chris Randolph from 92.9 FM. To visit their website go to https://spcr.org/.
Local author book signing and discussion
If you missed Josephine B. Pasquarello’s book signing and discussion at the Kennett Square Library, you can still join her at a future event! Check her list of upcoming events and join the excitement surrounding her book, Love & Loyalty. This book has received critical acclaim. Click image to read the full Daily Local [...]
Thunder Hill Book Club Presentation
Barbara Perzel hosted a presentation to the book club on November 15, 2017 in Kennett Square, PA. She is a 1973 graduate of West Catholic Girls High School—Josephine’s alma mater. Special thanks to the Thunder Hill Book Club for a fun evening and their kind words: Just wanted to thank you for taking time to [...]
Love & Loyalty featured in November 8, 2017 issue of Cleveland Daily Banner
Josephine B. Pasquarello honors her role model, Romania Pasquarello, in her book Love & Loyalty. The true story is set in Philadelphia in the 1950s and 1960s. Click on image to read the full article…
Hear Joe Morinelli’s interview with Josephine on the live talk radio program Radio Voice Italia
If you didn’t catch the interview live you can still listen to the entire interview as it aired on October 25, 2017. Many thanks to Joe Morinelli, Host/Producer of Radio Voice Italia a talk radio program in Philadelphia promoting Italian culture worldwide. Josephine talked about her book Love & Loyalty a story about her mom [...]
October is Italian Heritage Month
Mark your calendars now. October 1 through November 17, 2017 is your opportunity to experience the best of Italian-American culture close to home at Ciao Philadelphia 2017. Philadelphia is home to one of the largest, most accomplished enclaves of Italian-Americans in the entire United States. I’ve given you a glimpse of the richness of my [...]
Live on VISTA Today
Local Author Tells Story of Her Mother’s Strength, Father’s Death at the Hands of the Mob’ VISTA Today features article from The Chester County Press covering an interview with new author Josephine B. Pasquarello about her book Love & Loyalty. Read the story…