1977Angela Sanfilippo became the president of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association.People and Communities, Local Organizations, Women's History
“In 1977 Angela Sanfilippo joined Margaret “Peggy” Sibley as the co-president of the GFWA. Sanfilippo, a young, Sicilian American mother and wife of a fisherman, quickly became known for her ability to communicate effectively and mediate between fishermen and politicians. Under her leadership, the GFWA became a tireless and formidable force that raised awareness of issues in the fishing industry and championed the rights of small fishermen.” (Records of the Fishermen’s Wives of Gloucester, 1950-2009 (inclusive), 1977-2004, Schlesinger Library)
Sanfilippo still currently serves as the president of the Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association.
“Gloucester Fishermen’s Wives Association – Non-Profit Organization.” https://gfwa.org/. Fishermen's Wives of Gloucester Records, 1950-2009; item description, dates. MC 595, folder #. Schlesinger Library, Radcliffe Institute, Harvard University, Cambridge, Mass.