Annawon Lodge 115, Ancient Free and Accepted Masons of West Haven have chosen Brother Jerry Nero as 2023 Mason of the Year.
Nero,57, is a native of Caserta Province, Italy and migrated to the United States at the age of 3. He credits his parents for bringing him and his two siblings to the US for a “better life.”
He joined Annawon Lodge in 2020. During that time, he has served as tiler and currently sits at senior deacon. He is also a member of the Knights Templar, Royal Arch Masonry, Scottish Rite Masonry, among other Masonic related associations.
With his brothers, Nero founded Nero Air Conditioning and Heating, where he is the service manager. He is engaged to Leigh Cassidy. He also has a son and daughter.
A dinner and program will be held for Brother Nero on Saturday, May 27, at the Lodge, 263 Center St. The dinner will begin at 5:30 and the program will begin at 7.
Dinner tickets are $35 per person and $65.00 per couple. For ticket purchases or additional information, call Past Master Steven R. Mullins at (203) 824-4262.