They melt in your mouth they are so fresh. They have an unusual rectangular shape so everyone knows they come from Florence Ravioli Company located in downtown Scotch Plains at 391 Park Avenue.

Florence and Raphael Losanno

Third generation owners Ralph and Cyndy Losanno will tell the history of this local store at this meeting of the Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood.  Ralph’s grandmother Florence and her husband Raphael started the store in Newark in 1943.  Their son Anthony and his wife Maryann moved and expanded the business to Scotch Plains in 1968.  Their son Ralph and his wife Cyndy have continued expanding the business, just moving it to a more central location on Park Avenue a year ago.  Their son has joined the business so a fourth generation will ensure delicious Florence Raviolis, heat-and-serve dinners, fresh pastas, fresh mozzarella and ricotta cheeses for many more years.

This yummy meeting with samples takes place at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains,  on Tuesday, February 26th at 8:00PM.  The meeting is free and open to everyone.

Contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489 for further information or write to us.

The Historical Society of Scotch Plains and Fanwood has many unidentified pictures of places and people around Scotch Plains and Fanwood. At the October meeting we hope people will help us identify these pictures. People are encouraged to bring their own pictures as well.

The meeting is free and open to everyone.  The meeting will be held at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains,  on Tuesday, October 23rd at 8:00PM.  Light refreshments and fellowship follow the meeting. Contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489 for further information or write to us.

He now looks as good as old, like when he was painted in the 1820’s.  Aaron Miller Osborn’s portrait returns to us from his latest venture at Winterthur Museum where nationally prominent paintings conservator, Dr. Joyce Hill Stoner, conserved/restored him.
On Tuesday evening, September 25th, his tale of ownership & travels will be told.  The story of his remarkable artist, Micah Williams will also be shared.  The decision to conserve Aaron set the Society on a course to apply for a grant to have his wife Harriet Manning Osborn also conserved.  This led a few of our members down many, new and exciting paths.  Stumbling blocks arose and solutions eventually were found.  Sleuthing was unable to solve some clues.  Connie Klock, Dave Bierman and Ginger Bishop will share these adventures.

Everyone is encouraged to come to this meeting and see Aaron in his restored glory.  The meeting is free and open to everyone.  The meeting will be held at the Scotch Hills Country Club on Plainfield Avenue and Jerusalem Road in Scotch Plains,  on Tuesday, September 25th at 8:00PM.  Light refreshments and fellowship follow the meeting.   Please join us for a most fascinating evening.  Contact Connie Klock at 908-232-9489 for further information or write to us.