Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 1

Author: Carlevale, Joseph William, 1890-
Publication date: 1946
Publisher: Plymouth, Massachusetts : Memorial Press
Number of Pages: 876

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GENEALOGY COLLECTION

ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01092 6068

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts

By Joseph William Carlevale Author: Who's Who Among Americans of Italian Descent in Connecticut

FOREWORD By DANIEL L. MARSH President, Boston University

Printed and bound by THE MEMORIAL PRESS PLYMOUTH, MASS.

AMERICANS OF ITALIAN DESCENT IN MASSACHUSETTS

who have contributed to the progress of the State in industry, finance, business, literature, the professions, the arts, and other fields of activity.

"There is properly no history, only biography." -Emerson

FOREWORD

" By DANIEL L. MARSH' President of Boston University 1255379

Mr. Joseph W. Carlevale spared neither time nor effort in writing this book, LEADING AMERICANS OF ITALIAN DESCENT IN MASSACHUSETTS. He tells me that he has actually walked some 10,000 miles to gather the necessary material.

This is a companion volume to his former work, Who's Who Among Americans of Italian Descent in Connecticut, for which the late distinguished Yale Professor, William Lyon Phelps, wrote the foreword.

LEADING AMERICANS OF ITALIAN DESCENT IN MASSACHUSETTS is a book of real value and of genuine interest, not only to the people of Massa- chusetts, but also to the whole of America, and almost as much so to Italy. The book contains 4,000 sketches of American citizens of Italian inheritance who have variously contributed to the development of American civilization in general and to the progress of Massachusetts in particular.

As early as 1640, we find the first record of trade between Massachusetts and Italy. In 1649, Robert Child and Henry Saltonstall settled in New Eng- land. They were themselves valuable additions to the colony they entered, and the State has been richer down to the present generation because of their descendants. Both Child and Saltonstall were graduates of the University of Padua in Italy.

The Handel and Haydn Society is one of Boston's prized musical organ- izations. It is interesting to note that the first conductor of that famous society was Louis Astinelli, an Italian, in 1815.

American citizens of Italian descent are rendering valuable service in every field of worthy human endeavor in this State today-in education, in the arts and sciences, in business, in jurisprudence, in politics, in industry, and in everything else that contributes to the dignifying of manhood and the enrichment of our common life.

Their ambition for education is illustrated by the fact that nearly 2400 of the persons written up in this book are college graduates. Seven hundred of them have graduated from Boston University, being the largest number from any one institution. The rest represent the other educational institutions of the Commonwealth.

Mr. Carlevale is deserving of the thanks of all Americans-not only those of Italian extraction-for his meticulous labors in compiling this interesting book, which in itself is an illustration of the pleasant relations that traditionally have obtained and do now obtain between America and Italy.

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At close of World War II the Italian stock population in U. S. was approximately 7,000,000, of which number some 600,000 served in the armed forces. Americans of Italian descent in Massa- chusetts number over half a million, forming the largest foreign group, after the English and the Irish. Father's birthplace in Italy and year when he came to U. S. appear at end of each biography, for benefit of future generations and for geneological purposes.

ABATE, ADOLFO-Proprietor, Abate Memorial Works, 416 Rantoul St., Beverly. Born Monte San Biagio, Italy, April 5, 1889. Son of Pietro Paolo Abate and Aurelia DiBona. Came to America in 1903. Lived in Quincy, in Beverly since 1914. In business since 1928. Married the late Licita DiCola in 1913. Children: Fernando, in U. S. Army; Aurelia, graduate of Beverly High, married to Charles C. Pelonzi; Peter P., graduate Beverly High, attended Boston Museum of Fine Arts School, specialized in sculp- turing, was awarded travelling scholarship, now in U. S. Army. Mr. Abate married second time to Quindilina Longobardi of Beverly, June 26, 1921. Children: Louise C., Licita, Florence, Annita, and Domenic. Member: Christopher Columbus Society and Club; Italian Community Center Club; and Patria e Lavoro Society. His father came to America in 1909, had the following children: Alesandrina, Adolfo, Domenica, Attilio, Bernicia, and Giulia. Res .: 416 Rantoul St., Beverly.

ABATE, FRANK J. JR .- Physician and Surgeon. Born East Dedham, July 1, 1909. Son of Frank Abate and Elisabetta DeStefano. Graduated: Boston English High in 1927; Boston College in 1931, Ph B., Tufts College Medical in 1935, M.D. Interne at Quincy City Hospital and Boston City Hospital. In general practice in Plymouth since 1936. On staff of Jordan Hospital. Married Eunice Cavicchi of Plymouth Oct. 12, 1939, a graduate of Plymouth High and of Burdett College. Children: Elizabeth Ann, born Aug. 9, 1940, and Adele Ann, born March 23, 1943. Member: local, state and national medical associations; Amerigo Vespucci Club; Plymouth Mutual Aid Society. Is town school physician and Board of Health physi- cian. Fond of golf and travel. His father was born in Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in Boston. Had the following children: Anna, married to Manleo Reffi, a native of Republic of San Marino; Dr. Frank J. Jr., and Louis. Office 317 Court St. Res .: 261 Court St., Plymouth.

ABBASCIA, JOSEPH-Proprietor of Boulevard Market, 278 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Born Bisceglie, Bari, Italy, Nov. 4, 1911. Son of Manuel Abbascia and Angela Frisari. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1927 settling in Worcester. In business since 1935. Formerly in the construction business. Married Theresa DiBene- detto of Worcester, Dec. 29, 1930, daughter of the late Peter DiBene- detto and Rosa DePinto, natives of Biscieglie, Bari, Italy. Children: Manuel, born July 8, 1933, and Peter, born Aug. 7, 1939. Member of Bisciegliese Society. Fond of baseball, bocce, fishing, travel and music. Has one brother, Frank, in Italy. Res .: 280 Shrewsbury St., Worcester.

ABRUZZESE, LAWRENCE J .- Filene's Shoe Dept. Born in Boston, Sept. 18, 1916. Son of Francesco Abruzzese and Carmela Mercui. Grad- uated from South Boston High School and took special courses in business in other schools. Formerly associated with his father in tile and mosiac business. Married Catherine Cammarota of Roslindale June 11, 1944, a graduate of High school. Fond of all sports, lover of travel and music. His father was born in the province of Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Boston, later in South Boston, where he engaged in tile work. Has the following children: Mrs. Anna. Domiziano; Anthony (U. S.

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Army overseas); Mrs. Catherine Coroniti; Mrs. Jennie Mazzei; Lawrence J .; Mrs. Angelina Zaganni; Mildred; Albert (U. S. Army) and Orlando. Res .: 1569 Centre St., Roslindale.

ABBRUZZESE, LUIGI and CARLO-Pioneer Italian Americans of Massachusetts-wholesalers and distributors of paper bags, twine, gro- ceries, 58 Meridian St., East Boston. Born in Eredita Cilento, Salerno, Italy. Sons of Pasquale and Marianna Zammarelli. They came to America in 1905 settling in East Boston. Wholesale distributors since 1922. Res .: 115 St. Andrews Rd., East Boston.

ABLONDI, VINCENT WILLIAM-Born Framingham May 1, 1911. Son of William Ablondi and Anna Bernardi. Graduated from Framingham High School. In the service of Cavagni Bakery of Framingham since 1938. Married Eleanor Cavagni of Framingham August 19, 1936, a graduate of High School. Member of Cristoforo Colombo Society. Fond of baseball, travel and music. Mr. Ablondi's father was born in Boschi di Bardone, Parma, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in Framingham, is a retired fireman. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Porter; Frank, Michael, in U. S. Army; John, in U. S. Army; Robert, in U. S. Army; Vincenzo; and Helen, a graduate of Framingham High School and Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture, is a hair stylist. Res .: 51 Clark St., Framing- ham.

ACCETTULLO, JOSEPH FRANK-Manager, Talbot's Drug Store of Fall River. Born Revere, July 5, 1918. Son of Domenic Accettullo and Angela Maria Cerruto. Graduated from Boston English High and Frank- lin Institute School of Pharmacy in 1939, Ph. G. Registered Pharmacist since 1941. Married Germaine Talbut of Fall River June 5, 1943; a gradu- ate of Jesus Mary Convent and Tabodos Business College. One daughter, Marie Louise, born Aug. 9, 1944. Member of N.A.R.D., and East End Sportsman's Club. His father was born in Orsara di Puglia, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Boston, later in Fall River. Had the following children: Mrs. Filomena Trevisano; Pasquale, a veteran U. S. Army World War II; Louis, is in U. S. Army overseas; Anthony, is in U. S. Army; Anna; Antoinette; Dora; Mrs. Mary Chiarello; Joseph F .; Lucy; Angelina; and Domenic, Jr., who is a graduate of Providence College. All are graduates of Boston English High School. Res .: 928 High St., Fall River.

ACCONCIA, PETER S .- Proprietor, Napoli Grocery Co. 1266 Hyde Park Ave., Hyde Park, Mass. Born in Loreto Aprutino, Pescara, Italy, Sept. 19, 1907. Son of Gaetano Acconcia and Annantonia Dadazio. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1921 settling in Hyde Park. In business since 1939. Married Anne Battista of Hyde Park, April 26, 1925, Children: William, graduate of Hyde Park High is in U. S. Navy Coast Guard, and Henry is student of Hyde Park High. Mr. Acconcia is member Order Sons of Italy and Sant' Antonio di Padua Society. Fond of base- ball, boxing, travel, and music. Father came to U. S. in the late 90's settling in Hyde Park as general contractor. Had the following children: Camilla, Donato, Assunta, Angelina, and Peter. Res .: 67 Summer St., Hyde Park, Mass.

ACONE, SPARTACO ALBERT-Registered Pharmacist. Born Holyoke, July 20, 1906. Son of Pasquale Acone and Alexandria Lotti. Educated in the public school of Holyoke. Studied in the technical and commercial schools in Italy for six years. Following his return to America he settled in Boston where he attended the Huntington Prepatory School; Tufts College and a school of pharmacy. Registered pharmacist since 1926. In the service of Adamo Drug Co. of Boston since 1937. Married Beatrice Gray of Boston in 1931. Children: Joan Gray, Tahma Marie and Mary Oliver. Fond of baseball, soccer, bowling and tennis. His father was born at Pratola, Serra, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1904 settling in Holyoke, later in Boston. Res .: 222 Hanover St., Boston.

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ACCARDI, ANTONIO-Founder of A. Accardi & Co. (wholesalers and importers of pure oils). Born Salemi, Trapani, Italy, May 22, 1893. Son of Joseph Accardi and Anna DiGesu. Came to America in 1910 settling in Boston. Married Vetina Accaldi, Dec. 3, 1916. Children: Anna, who carries on her father's business; Mary, married to John DiVigilio, who manages the business; and Josephine. Mr. Accardi was among the first Italo-Americans to enter the oil business in Boston. He was deeply inter- ested in the well-being of the Italians in the state and was well liked. Died March 4, 1943. Business: 192 North St., Boston. Res .: 95 Woodlawn St., Everett.

ACCOMANDO, CHARLES-Proprietor, Silvio Restaurant of Boston. Born in Atripalda, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 6, 1903. Son of Felix Accomando and Maria Zarola. Came to America with his parents when a year old settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools of East Boston. In the restaurant business since 1942. Married Carmelina Santarpio of East Boston, July 4, 1926. Children: Charles Felix and Marie Georgette. Mr. Accomando is a former boxer and fond of baseball, football and hockey. Business: 836-37 Washington St., Boston. Res .: Brookline.

ACCORSI, ROBERT-Watch and Jewelry Repairing and Diamond Setter, 322 Dwight St., Springfield. Born Pieve di Cento, Ferrara, Italy, July 12, 1879. Son of Vincent Accorsi and Carolina Sarti. Educated in the technical school of his native town, where he also learned the jewelry trade. Came to America in 1908 settling in Springfield. In business in Springfield since 1912, being the first American of Italian descent to enter jewelry field in this city. Married Augusta Melega of Crevolcore, Bologna, Italy, Oct. 22, 1913. One son, William Angelo, a graduate of Technical High School, is connected with his father in jewelry business, now serving in U. S. Army. Fond of travelling and music. Res .: 28 Saratoga St., Springfield.

ADAM, JOSEPH-Insurance Agent. Born Framingham Oct. 2, 1898. Son of Bonaventura Adam (Adami) and Giulia Piccinotti. Graduated from Sherburn High School and Brown University in 1922, Ph. B. In the service of John Hancock Insurance Co., since 1921. Married Mary Haggerty of Sherburn Sept. 14, 1919. Children: Mrs. Ruth Marino; Robert, is in U. S. Army; John; Charles Robert, is in U. S. Army; June Evelyn; Joan Beatrice; Helen Patricia. Member of Eagles and Veteran of U. S. Army World War I. Mr. Adam's father was born in Curiana, Parma, Italy. Came to America in 1892, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fram- ingham and one of the founders of Cristoforo Colombo Society. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Luby; Joseph; Armando; Louis, is cham- pion bowler and bowling alley manager; late Charles Jr .; Rose; Frederick, a veteran U. S. Army World War II; Ernest, is in U. S. Army in Italy; and Mrs. Eleanor Crossman. Res .: 44 Summit St., Framingham.

ADAMO, MARTIN E .- Pharmacist. Born Nusco, Avellino, Italy, April 4, 1882. Son of Raphael Imparato Adamo and Antoinette Prudenti. In America since 1887. Education: Eliot School; Newton High; Harvard Medical; Mass. College of Pharmacy. Registered Pharmacist since 1907. In druggist business since 1914. Married Ida Malaney of Boston Oct. 18, 1910. One daughter, Louise Antoinette, a former Boston public school teacher, married to Thomas Felix Nickozon of the U. S. Marines. Mr. Adamo is pres. and treas. of Chester E. Sawyer Co .; Adamo Drug Co .; Pres. of N. E. Drug Council; Former Pres. of Boston Druggist's Assoc .; Vice-pres. and Treas. National Assoc. of Retail Druggists; Chairman Fair Trade Common Drug Industry of Mass. Received the American Druggist's award in pharmacy in 1937. Member Chamber of Commerce; University Club'; Rotary Club; Italian Historical Society; Woodland Golf Club, etc. Fond of travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1875 had the follow- ing three children: Martin E., Giovanni, first viola player of New York

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Philharmonic Music Society. Office 957 Hotel Statler, Boston. Res .: 299 Pond St., Jamaica Plain.

ADAMS, JOSEPH-Businessman. Born Oliveri, Messina, Italy, Jan. 4, 1898. Son of Gaetano Adams and Concetta Siracusa. Brought to America in 1906 settling in Fitchburg. Educated in the public schols. Proprietor of Adams' Package Store since 1932. Married Joanna Dellagona of Fitch- burg, Feb. 22, 1916. Children: Joseph, Jr., graduate of Boston College in 1939 and Boston University School of Law in 1942, L.L.B., admitted to Mass. Bar, now Lt. in U. S. Army overseas; Catherine, graduate of Fitch- burg High and attended Chandler Secretarial School; and Kenneth. Mr. Adams was elected councilor at large of Fitchburg in 1940, re-elected in 1942 receiving the most popular vote in the election. Member: Chamber of Commerce, Elks, Eagles, St. Joseph's Club, former Venerable, grand deputy and delegate to state convention of Order Sons of Italy in America, former treasurer and president of Italian American Citizens' Club and of Cleghorn Businessmen's Association. Active in civic and political affairs. His father, a native of Patti, Messina, Italy, came to America in 1904 settling in Fitchburg. Had the following children: Joseph, and Rose, married to Kenneth Smith of the Worcester Telegram. Bus .: 3 Fairmount Pl. Res .: 26 St. Andrew St., Fitchburg.

ADDONIZIO, FRANK-Proprietor, Addonizio Meat Market, 33 Salem St., Boston. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, April 20, 1910. Son Prisco Addonizio and Raffaela Marone. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1934, settling in Boston. In business since 1938. Married Luisa Frallicciardi of Boston, June 19, 1937. Children: Rachel, and Anthony. Mr. Addonizio is fond of all sports. Lover of travel and music. His father, a businessman in Italy, served in the Italian Army, had the following children: Mrs. Annina D'Amore; Mrs. Marietta Addoni- zio; Antonio; Carmine; Guido, served in Italian Army, and Antonetta. Res .: 97 Shore Dr., Somerville.

ADDUCI, VINCENZO (JAMES)-Proprietor of Adduci Bros. Market, 226 Bowdoin St., Dorchester. Born Amendolara, Cosenza, Italy, Aug. 4, 1882. Son of Saverio Adduci and Maria Domenica Battarino. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1902 settling in Boston, where he began as errand boy in a grocery store. In business since 1908. Married Theresa Gori of Boston, Sept. 7, 1907. Children: Mrs. Thomas Foley; Mrs. John Drinkwater; Saverio J., a graduate of Holy Cross College (cum laude) and Boston University School of Law, serving in U. S. Army; Alfred, student at Northeastern University, manager of his father's store; Mrs. Armando Cerbone; Vincent, associated in his father's business, serving in U. S. Army; and Robert, a student. Member: Order Sons of Italy and St. Peter's Holy Name Society. Res .: 64 Norton St., Dorchester.

ADELIZZI, ANTHONY-Designer, Rosalie Junior Co., Boston. Born Campagna, Salerno, Italy, Feb. 14, 1895. Son of Anthony Adelizzi and Giacomina Capaccio. Came to America in 1907 settling in Boston. Edu- cated in the Boston public schools. Learned the art of tailoring and designing in New York City. In the service of Rosalie Junior Co. since 1941. Formerly with Robinson Bros. and Saul F. Matthew Co. Married Henrietta Giaiosa of Boston, Oct. 9, 1923. Children: Arthur, in U. S. Army, and Richard, a student. Fond of baseball, football, music and grand opera. Parents were born in Campagna, Italy. Came to America in 1901 settling in East Boston. They had the following two sons: Pas- qualino and Anthony. Res .: 54 Powder House Rd., Medford.

AFFANATO, JOSEPH-Teacher of trumpet and musician. Born Novara, Messina, Italy, Aug. 3, 1895. Son of Antonio Affanato and Concetta Puglisi. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools and at New England Conservatory of Music. Studied trumpet for six years under Walter M. Smith, the famous trumpet player. Mr. Affanato has

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been teaching trumpet since 1935, considered outstanding in the field of music. During World War I he served in U. S. Navy (band), later travelled throughout the U. S. and Canada with the Shrine Band of Boston. Mar- ried Josephine Abbadessa of his native town on March 6, 1920. Member: Euclid Lodge, A.F. & A.M., of Boston, and Musician's Union. His father came to U. S. in 1905 settling in Boston, where he engaged in the shoe service business for over 40 years. Res .: 24 Bonner Ave., Medford.

AGNOLI, GORDON BRUNO-President and Treasurer of Agnoli Sign Co., 734 Worthington St., Springfield. Born Val DeCadore, Belluno, Italy, Sept. 27, 1907. Son of Valentino Agnoli and Antonia DiCurte. Came to U. S. A. with his mother in 1910 settling in Agawam, where he graduated from the local high school in 1925. Studied commercial art under compe- tent private tutors. In business since 1930. Being among the largest in the city and one of the most modern and complete shops in the country. Married Antonette Seney of Springfield, July 11, 1938. One son, Robert George, born May 10, 1942. Member of Elks and of National Sign Associa- tion. Fond of baseball, football and hockey. Hobby, antiques. His father came to America in 1910 settling in Agawam, in the carpenter business for 40 years. Had the following six children: John, Gordon, Joseph, Americo, Valentina and Frances. Res .: 30 Catharine St., Springfield.

AGRESTI, MARIUS MICHAEL-B. Sc., M.D. Physician and Surgeon. New Bedford, Mass. Born Marseilles, France, Oct. 25, 1903. Son of Giuseppe Agresti and Candelora DiNola. In America since 1905. Gradu- ated: La Salle Academy of Providence in 1923; Manhattan College in 1927, B. S .; New York Homeopathic Medical College; Middlesex University School of Medicine in 1931, M.D. Interne at: Cambridge Middlesex Hos- pital; Boston City Hospital out patient dept., in medicine, surgery and orthepaedix; Richmond Memorial Hospital of New York City; Julia Ber- wind Free Maternity Clinic associated with Cornell University School of Medicine. Post graduate courses at Brown University in romance lan- guages; University of Virginia in political and biological Sciences; Hunters College in advance organic chemistry; M. I. T. in biology and public health; Harvard Graduate School in medical sciences; Yale School of Medicine in industrial medicine and health in war time; University of Buffalo School of Medicine p. g. in medicine and allied fields. In gen- eral practice in New Bedford 1937-42. Since 1942 has specialized in surgery, gynecology and obstetrics. Secretary of Medical Staff, New Bedford Union Hospital. On courtesy staff at Acushnet Hospital. Consul- tant in various hospital. Member: N. E. Obstretical and Kynecological Society; N. E. Society of Anestesiology; Clinical and Surgical Association of Mass .; Order Sons of Italy; Elks, Eagles; K. of C .; on advisory board for foundation of Italian Hospital in the Boston Metropolitan area; and on executive committee endowment fund of Middlesex University. Married Agnes Dumouchel of Providence, April 10, 1937. One son, Marius Michael, Jr., born April 12, 1944. Dr. Agresti's father was born in Itri, Littoria, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1905. Has the following children: Marius Michael; and Marie Antoinette. Office and Res .: 1786 Acushnet Ave .; New Bedford. AGRILLO, CHARLES SAMUEL-Civil Engineer. Born Boston, Nov. 26, 1908. Son of Paul Agrillo and Sarah Sciaba. Graduated from English High School in 1926. Attended Northeastern University. Graduated from Mass. Institute of Technology (Lowell Institute) in 1929. Special courses at Tufts College. In the service of E. B. Badger & Son, Inc. since 1941. Formerly with Commonwealth of Mass., 1929-41. Married Gertrude Pollen (a graduate nurse of Peter Bent Brigham Hospital), Aug. 23, 1942. One daughter, Pamela Rosaria, born Sept. 13, 1943. Member: Mass. State Engineer's Ass'n. Fond of baseball, golf and hunting. Father born in Faro Superiore, Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Boston, was barber and musician. Res .: 72 Beech St., Belmont.

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AGRIPPINO, DOMENIC-Lawyer. Born in Boston, Jan. 8, 1908. Son of Luigi Agrippino and Felicia Annese. Education: English High School; Boston University School of Business Adm'tion; Boston University School of Law (1931, L. L. B.). In general practice since 1931. Married Claire A. DeLeo of Boston, Aug. 5, 1944, a practicing attorney in Boston since 1936. Mr. Agrippino is member of Mass. Italian American Bar Assoc .; Alpha Phi Delta fraternity sigma chapter; and the K. of C. Fond of baseball, travel and music. His father was born in Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1890 settling in Boston in the building construction work for over 30 years, and one of the organizers of I H C B and C L U of A. Res .: 17 Fleet St., Boston.

AIETA, JOSEPH JR .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Boston, July 28, 1910. Son of Joseph Aieta and Elizabeth Ellis. Graduated: Boston Latin School, 1927; Harvard University, 1931, A. B., and Boston University School Medicine, 1936, M. D. Interne at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Brighton. Post graduate work in New York City. Special attention to surgery and anes- thesia. In general practice in Dorchester and Newton Center. On staff of St. Elizabeth, St. Margaret, Harley Hospitals and Boston Dispensary. Fellow, American Medical Ass'n and Mass. Medical Society. Member of Dorchester Medical Society, the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity and the Lambda Phi Mu fraternity. Married Elizabeth Flumer, a former school teacher and statistician, June 14, 1941. One son, Joseph, III, born Sept. 6, 1942. Father, born at Cassano, Cosenza, Italy, came to America in 1888 settling in Boston, engaged as clothing manufacturer for 50 years. Offices: 8 Berry Park, Dorchester; 860 Beacon St., Newton Center.

AJELLO, ROMEO CARLO-President Riverbank Wine Co., 63 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Born Brooklyn N, Y. Aug. 29, 1895. Son of Michele Ajello and Giulietta Cacciuttolo. Educated in St. Anne's Academy; Heffley In- stitute, and St. Francis College. In business in Boston since 1935. Married Kathleen E. Horgan of Boston, Aug. 29, 1935. Mr. Ajello's father was born in Procita, Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1860 settling in Brooklyn, where he died at age of 93. Had the following children: Michele Jr., Mrs. Con- cetta Siccardi, Mrs. Amalia L'Abate, Mrs. Giulietta Napolitano, and Romeo Carlo. Res .: 480 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 1

Author: Carlevale, Joseph William, 1890- Publication date: 1946 Publisher: Plymouth, Massachusetts : Memorial Press Number of Pages: 876

Author: Carlevale, Joseph William, 1890-
Publication date: 1946
Publisher: Plymouth, Massachusetts : Memorial Press
Number of Pages: 876