Uploaded September 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
This video was created by Bill Russo for the Fabintro YouTube channel. It is the farewell of Fabrizio Di Michele and took place on October 12, 2025 at the annual wreath laying ceremony at the base of the Columbus monument in Columbus Circle, New York City. This solemn ceremony is sponsored by the National Columbia Association of Civil Service Employees. The President at that time was Enrico Boletti.
Fabrizio Di Michele served a distinguished five-year tenure as the Consul General of Italy in New York. from 2021 through late 2025.
Here are some not all of his achievements:
Crisis Management: Navigated the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, managing border restrictions while keeping the consulate operational.
Modernization: Upgraded administrative workflows, leading to shorter wait times for passports and citizenship processing.
Community Engagement: Deepened ties with Italian expats and Italian-Americans, earning him recognition as an honoree of the 2025 Columbus Celebration.
Economic Advocacy: Partnered with organizations like the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce to actively promote Italian business and culture.
He concluded his post in December 2025 and was succeeded by Giuseppe Pastorelli in January 2026.
This video was created by Bill Russo for the Fabintro YouTube channel. It is the farewell of Fabrizio Di Michele and took place on October 12, 2025 at the annual wreath laying ceremony at the base of the Columbus monument in Columbus Circle, New York City. This solemn ceremony is sponsored by the National Columbia Association of Civil Service Employees. The President at that time was Enrico Boletti.
Fabrizio Di Michele served a distinguished five-year tenure as the Consul General of Italy in New York. from 2021 through late 2025.
Here are some not all of his achievements:
Crisis Management: Navigated the heights of the COVID-19 pandemic, managing border restrictions while keeping the consulate operational.
Modernization: Upgraded administrative workflows, leading to shorter wait times for passports and citizenship processing.
Community Engagement: Deepened ties with Italian expats and Italian-Americans, earning him recognition as an honoree of the 2025 Columbus Celebration.
Economic Advocacy: Partnered with organizations like the Italy-America Chamber of Commerce to actively promote Italian business and culture.
He concluded his post in December 2025 and was succeeded by Giuseppe Pastorelli in January 2026.
