Retired businessman Sam Greco has donated a bronze statue of San Francesco di Paola to replace the statue of Christopher Columbus that the city had removed because of controversy and vandalism.
Sam Greco, a retired businessman who is donating a statue of San Francesco di Paola, is pictured where the statue will be installed in Piazza Italia Park in San Antonio. Greco’s donation will be replacing the sculpture of Christopher Columbus removed by the city because of controversy surrounding Columbus’ place in history.Sam Greco’s mother was blessed with two daughters and desired a son.
One of the pieces — a 6-foot-tall bronze statue of the saint — will rest on a five-foot-tall pedestal at the entrance to Piazza Italia Park. Pending a final vote from City Council, the figure will be installed on Sept. 9.A 22-year veteran of the Air Force, Vincent T. Davis embarked on a second career as a journalist and found his calling. Observing and listening across San Antonio, he finds intriguing tales to tell about everyday people.
The sculpture will portray the saint crossing the Strait of Messina to Sicily, using his cloak, knotted to a staff, as a sail. According to legend, St. Francis and his monks asked a ferry captain for a ride to Sicily for charity. The captain refused.
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