New York parents were feeling extra “Italiano” in 2022. According to the New York City Health Department, 40 percent of the City’s 10 most popular newborn girl names were influenced by Italian culture.
With 2022 coming to an end, we reflect back on the personalities, icons, and celebrities we lost in the Italian community this year. These 20 men and women of Italian descent made important contributions in the areas of cinema, art, music, cuisine, fashion, journalism, commerce and sport.
