Gaetano Cipolla

Gaetano Cipolla, Professor Emeritus St. John's University, is the president of Arba Sicula and editor/publisher of Legas. Known for his knowledge and promulgation of Sicilian as a language, not a dialect, he has been dubbed "Mr. Sicilian" abroad. Winner of numerous awards, though in teaching retirement, he continues to biannually present Sicilian programs at St. John's and host an annual trip to Sicily for members of Arba Sicula.

Gaetano Cipolla, Professor Emeritus St. John's University, is the president of Arba Sicula and editor/publisher of Legas. Known for his knowledge and promulgation of Sicilian as a language, not a dialect, he has been dubbed "Mr. Sicilian" abroad. Winner of numerous awards, though in teaching retirement, he continues to biannually present Sicilian programs at St. John's and host an annual trip to Sicily for members of Arba Sicula. See less