Happy St. Patrick's DaySt. Patrick's Day, celebrated on March 17th, honors St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. The day commemorates his death in the 5th century and celebrates Irish culture and heritage.
St. Patrick was born in Roman Britain and was kidnapped and brought to Ireland as a slave at the age of 16. He later escaped but returned to Ireland, where he played a significant role in converting the Irish to Christianity. Legend has it that he used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Holy Trinity to the Irish people. The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in the United States, not Ireland, in 1601 in what is now St. Augustine, Florida. Over time, the celebration spread, and today, it is marked by parades, wearing green, and various festivities worldwide. Do you have any special plans for St. Patrick's Day this year? 🍀 The largest concentration of Irish immigrants in the USA is in Boston, Massachusetts. Boston has a significant Irish-American population, with about 22.8% of its residents claiming Irish ancestry[1]. Other cities with notable Irish-American populations include Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and Louisville, Kentucky[1].
References [1] List of U.S. cities with large Irish-American populations Several U.S. cities have significant populations of Irish descendants. Here are some of the cities with the largest Irish-American populations:
Do you have any connections to these cities or any plans to visit them? 🍀 References [1] List of U.S. cities with large Irish-American populations |
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My children's book publishing partnership with my oldest son Matt
First book in the Adventures of Skel and his crew Kindle version released January 8, 2026,
paperback January 9-10
Second book Skel's have hearts in development due end of January on Amazon
Skel's Holiday Adventure Paperback – Large Print, January 9, 2026
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author), John R. Fugazzie (Author) Click on Book Cover to buy on Amazon |
Skel's Holiday Adventure Kindle Edition
by Matthew Fugazzie (Author), John Fugazzie (Author) Format: Kindle Edition Click on image to buy on Amazon |
Skel loves Halloween, but now he wants to celebrate every holiday!
Skel is a happy skeleton who can’t wait to celebrate Halloween each year. But he dreams of getting to take part in the festivities for every holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July—there’s so much fun to be had! Skel has a plan for the Skeleton Crew to join in on the celebrations together.
Skel and the Skeleton Crew enjoy spreading messages of positivity and good values. Children can laugh and read along with their adventures while learning important messages for growing up. Bring home Skel’s Holiday Adventure and let your kids get a jump start on reaching for the stars!
This book is ideal for young kids between ages 4 and 8. It will draw them in with the fun characters and teach them about friendship, kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and positivity. Skel's Holiday Adventure makes the perfect gift for birthdays and special occasions.
Skel and the Skeleton Crew are waiting for you to join them on their next big adventure!
Skel is a happy skeleton who can’t wait to celebrate Halloween each year. But he dreams of getting to take part in the festivities for every holiday. Christmas, Thanksgiving, Valentine’s Day, and the Fourth of July—there’s so much fun to be had! Skel has a plan for the Skeleton Crew to join in on the celebrations together.
Skel and the Skeleton Crew enjoy spreading messages of positivity and good values. Children can laugh and read along with their adventures while learning important messages for growing up. Bring home Skel’s Holiday Adventure and let your kids get a jump start on reaching for the stars!
This book is ideal for young kids between ages 4 and 8. It will draw them in with the fun characters and teach them about friendship, kindness, respect, inclusiveness, and positivity. Skel's Holiday Adventure makes the perfect gift for birthdays and special occasions.
Skel and the Skeleton Crew are waiting for you to join them on their next big adventure!
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Lily's Big Sister Surprise Paperback
Large Print, July 7, 2025 by John R. Fugazzie (Author), Matthew Fugazzie (Contributor) A Big Surprise Brings Even Bigger Joy! Lily is a young girl whose life is already full of love and adventure. But one sunny morning, everything changes with Mommy and Daddy’s special announcement: Lily is going to be a big sister! Follow Lily as she prepares for her important new role. With help from her loving family, Lily discovers that being a big sister isn’t just about sharing toys—it’s about sharing your heart. A tender, charming story about the joy that a new sibling can bring. It’s perfect for growing families ready to celebrate a new arrival! Buy on Amazon amzn.to/4lhheGr See more children's books on Matt's page |
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Chef Lilly - Home Made Pot Pies
Dominick's Italian Restaurant and Bar - 1 Hoboken Road East Rutherford NJ
We Skels love Lily's Pies and wash them down with drinks at Dominick's
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All the brand, name, graphics, images, logos, web site support and related materials are the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie and can be licensed by partners under a written agreement..
John R. Fugazzie is the developer of presentations, courses, and workshops associated with the following intellectual properties:
helping-Brands, Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA, Ask Professor John, helping-Women, helping-Veterans, and helping-Latinos.
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Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA is a social franchise founded by John R. Fugazzie on January 27, 2011 in the River Edge NJ Public Library. The organization operated from May 24, 2012-December 24, 2017 as a 501 (c)(3) New Jersey nonprofit. The organization now continues its amazing growth helping people and the continued expansion under the leadership of its founder John R. Fugazzie.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (helping-Brands) is the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie who is the sole owner of the brand, name, images, logos, social media groups, web sites, and all current and future related materials. John R. Fugazzie maintains all rights to the use and distribution of these materials and any duplication and use without the written permission or license is prohibited Copyright 2011-2026.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA is a social franchise founded by John R. Fugazzie on January 27, 2011 in the River Edge NJ Public Library. The organization operated from May 24, 2012-December 24, 2017 as a 501 (c)(3) New Jersey nonprofit. The organization now continues its amazing growth helping people and the continued expansion under the leadership of its founder John R. Fugazzie.
Neighbors-helping-Neighbors USA (helping-Brands) is the intellectual property of John R. Fugazzie who is the sole owner of the brand, name, images, logos, social media groups, web sites, and all current and future related materials. John R. Fugazzie maintains all rights to the use and distribution of these materials and any duplication and use without the written permission or license is prohibited Copyright 2011-2026.
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