The Italian Charities of America hosted its 72nd Annual Gala Dinner Dance on Sunday, October 26 at Roma View in Howard Beach. This year’s Gala honorees were: Joseph De Candia Jr. for Man of the Year; Michael P. Ricatto for the Humanitarian Award; Giada Valenti for Woman of the Year; and Frank Ventura for the 19h Annual Christopher Columbus Award. To learn more about the Italian Charities, visit italiancharities.com or call 718-478-3100.