Bust of President John F. Kennedy by Joe Faga 1962 - 1963

ON THE EAST PORTICO of the White House in Washington recently, a ceramic bust of the President made by Joseph A. Faga, 243 S. Main St. Herkimer, was accepted by presidential assistant, Jack McNally, fourth from left.
The young artist became an American Citizen May 9, 1963, emigrating with his family from Italy. Faga, a Herkimer High School senior, is also a member of the Naval Reserve.
Accompanying him to Washigton were Albert Celio jr, 246 S.Main St., Richard Macri, 235 S. Main St., Dominick Scalise, 326 Margaret St.
Congressman Alexander Pirnie arranged the presentation but could not be present becouse of the death of his brother.
Shown from left Douglas W. Metz, Pirnie aide, Celio, Faga, McNally, Macri and Scalise
(August 20, 1963)


Faga and friends - preparation for the trip to Washington at the White House;
from left Dominick Scalise, Albert Celio, Richard Macri, Joseph Faga.



Bust of John F. Kennedy presented at the White House in Washington







It all started with a huge piece of clay at Herkimer High Sclool art class in October 1962

Mold was created from clay and white plaster was poured to make bust.




3 plaster bust were poured into mold
one was presented to the White House.
2nd was presented to the Superintended office at Herkimer High Scool
3rd kept at Faga home