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The donation of 20,000 square meters by Mr. Angiolino Vicini more than 30 years ago to the govern-
ment of Italy exemplifies the largesse and generosity of this Italian gentleman, who made it possible
for Italy to own this magnificent residence today.
To the most honorable Ambassador Venturella, we thank you kindly, and we sincerely thank the gov-
ernment of Italy from the depths of our hearts for honoring the memory of our forefather by pre-
senting this house with the name of Villa Angiolino Vicini. For our family, no greater honor can be
granted.
This occasion is more than appropriate for expressing our hope, which is consonant with the donor’s
desired ideals, that this house should continue to exist as a place of unity, harmony, and true friendship
for all of those who, like those of us present today, feel eternally connected to Italy.”
The following individuals attended this event on behalf of the Vicini family: Mr. Franz Vicini Ariza, Mrs.
Italia Vicini Ariza, Mrs. Clara Vicini Ariza de Alberti, Dr. Guillermo Rodríguez Vicini, Lic. Alejandro Vicini,
Baher, Lic. Francesco Vicini Santamaría, and Mrs. Raquel Alonso Viuda Vicini.
We cannot conclude our tribute and memories of Mr. Angiolino Vicini Trabucco without first express-
ing our most effusive and sincere gratitude to His Excellency Andrea Canepari, the current Ambassador Ex-
traordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Italy in the Dominican Republic. We appreciate all of his
commitment, effort, and work in Rome in encouraging the current government of Italy to approve the full
reconstruction and remodeling of the residence assigned to the Ambassador, as well as the construction of a
modern consular office within the same building in which the residence of the Ambassador is located, which
will be equipped with the latest technology and modern equipment.
Lastly, it is important to note what was said on May 29, 2019, on the occasion of the celebration of Italian
Republic Day, by His Excellency Ambassador Andrea Canepari to all the members of the Italian community
present; the official dignitaries of the Dominican government; the members of the diplomatic corps; the Chief
Justice of Constitutional Court of the Dominican Republic, Dr. Milton Ray Guevara; the Minister of Foreign
Affairs for the Dominican Republic, Mr. Miguel Vargas Maldonado; the Chief of Staff for the Dominican
Navy; Bishop Monsignor Castro, in representation of the Metropolitan Archbishopric of Santo Domingo;
Monsignor Francisco Ozoria; and other guests—namely, that the new buildings would bear the name of Angi-
olino Vicini to honor the memory of a great and noble Italian citizen, who built indispensable bridges between
Italy and the Dominican Republic.
ANGIOLINO VICINI TRABUCCO (1880–1961) AN IMMIGRANTWHO NEVER FORGOT HIS HOMELAND