Episode 157 – Joe LaFonte, the President of the Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C., established in 1929

About this episode

Joe LaFonte discusses the history and impact of the Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C.

Joe LaFonte, the President of the Lido Civic Club of Washington D.C., established in 1929. View his website: Click Here Recorded: October 23, 2025 Running Time: 33 minutes 45 seconds

People in this episode

Host: Frankie D

Guest: Joe LaFonte

Topics covered

• Italian American history
• civic clubs
• Washington D.C.
• community service
• cultural heritage

Keywords

• Joe LaFonte
• Lido Civic Club
• Washington D.C.
• Italian American
• history
• community

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Lido Civic Club of Washington, D.C.

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