What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner?

Family traditions are the threads that connect us to our past. In this engaging and entertaining presentation, Dr. Iannuccilli will explore how family traditions reflect the experiences of Italian immigrants in the 19th century and have shaped generations since. Drawing on his own journey as a writer, he will share how preserving family stories can deepen our understanding of history, identity, and heritage. Whether you’ve always wanted to record your family’s memories or simply enjoy hearing compelling stories, this class is designed to inspire you to begin writing your own story.

Ed Iannuccilli, M.D., a retired gastroenterologist, has extensive experience in academics, management, governance, and entrepreneurial endeavors. Former Chairman of the Board at Rhode Island Hospital and a former member of the Lifespan Board, he is a Clinical Professor Emeritus at The Warren Alpert Medical School at Brown University. He was the founder of CME Consultants, a national physician and professional education company. Dr. Iannuccilli is a graduate of Providence College and Albany Medical College and a published author. He has been on numerous boards and was honored as a distinguished alumnus of Classical High School in 2014 and Albany Medical College in 1991. He was recently inducted into The Rhode Island Heritage Hall of Fame and The Rhode Island Italian American Hall of Fame.

In retirement, he has become an accomplished author, publishing several books—including the popular Growing Up Italian: Grandfather's Fig Tree and Other Stories and What Ever Happened to Sunday Dinner? ...and Other Stories—that celebrate family, heritage, and the memories that shape our lives.