Submitted Photo The 4th Valledolmo Invitational Golf Classic was held Aug. 4 at Shorewood Country Club. Pictured, from left, are: Russ Ardillo, overall champion; Tony Puccarelli, Michael Corleone Flight runnerup; Tom Destro, Vito Corleone Flight runnerup; Eric Burrows, Peter Clemenza Flight winner; Sam Alessi, senior champion; Jim DeGolyer, Michael Corleone Flight winner; Steve Pantano, Peter Clemenza Flight runnerup; and Charlie LaDuca, Vito Corleone Flight winner. Absent were Jeff Steger, Sonny Corleone Flight winner; and Kevin Kaszuba, low Polish-American score.

DUNKIRK — The 4th Valledolmo Invitational Golf Classic was held Aug. 4 at Shorewood Country Club.

Italian and Sicilian food delicacies were the order of the day. A box lunch prepared by Chef Christophe and his staff contained a classic Italian sandwich with Italian meat and cheese charcuterie, pickled eggplant and a cucidati cookie. Dinner started with appetizers of tripe provided by Scott Parker with an assistant from Ross Sorci, eggplant caponata prepared by Jeff LaBarbera of The Colony Restaurant, Gumba’s Paul Luce Favata-style pizza and Cindy Coniglio’s olive salad. The main course consisted of antipasto, Italian pasta salad and sausage with peppers and onions all done expertly by the Shorewood kitchen staff. Dessert featured fresh-baked Italian cookies by Lisa Brisley and Bob Cerrie.

Russ Ardillo was the overall champion winning the Paul LoPresto Memorial Trophy. Sam Alessi captured his second senior title and was awarded the Gene Andolina Memorial Trophy. Kevin Kaszuba once again won Ron “Moony” Rys trophy for the low Polish-American score. The Vito Corleone Flight was won by Charlie LaDuca with Tom Destro the runnerup. The Sonny Corleone Flight was won by Jeff Steger with Jim Coniglio the runnerup. The Michael Corleone Flight was won by Jim DeGolyer with Tony Puccerelli the runnerup. The Peter Clemenza Flight was won by Eric Burrows with Steve Pantano the runnerup.

Skins winners, all birdies, were Bill Shaw, Tom Destro, Bill Coughlin and Tony Nicosia.

It was another enjoyable day of golf, Italian food and camaraderie for all the participants. All of this year’s proceeds will go to the Dunkirk and Fredonia High School golf teams to use at their discretion. The committee members Ray Coniglio, Chuck Civiletto, Bill Militello, Ron Siracuse, Joe Granata and Bob Manzella thanked all of the sponsors, volunteers, the staff at Shorewood CC and the players.