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ton, where he established the Catania Importing Co., now carried on by his son, Domenic. Had the following children: Mrs. Maria Nastasi; Mrs. Carmela Previte; Domenic A .; and Iolanda, who is in Italy. Res .: 11 Lawdale St., Belmont.
PREVITE, DOMENICK-Partner in the Peter R. Previte Inc., whole- sale florists. Born Wollaston, Penn., Dec. 29, 1902. Son of Anthony Pre- vite and Mary Luna. In Boston since 1910. During his school years, Mr. Previte shined shoes and sold papers at the Boston Flower Market, where he was also errand boy. He became interested in flowers and devoted his entire attention to this field. In 1930 he joined his brother, Peter, in the business and has since been connected with him. Married Nellie Mckinley of Boston, March 9, 1931. His favorite sports are baseball and football. Bus .: 68 Warren Ave., Boston.
PREVITE, DOMENICO-Proprietor, Spagna Olive Oil Co. of Boston. Born Anita, Penn., April 15, 1905. Son of Francesco Previte and Rosa 'Amore. Was brought to Italy in 1906, where he attended the elementary and high schools. Returned to America in 1929, settling in Boston, where he married Carmela Previte on July 1930. Children: Francesco, Rose and Antonio. Mr. Previte has been in the olive oil business since 1929. He is a lover of music and fond of all sports. Father, born at San Pier Niceto, Messina, Italy, came to America in 1903, settling in Anita, Penn. Engaged as importer and exporter merchant, now in Italy. Bus .: 33-36 Commercial Wharf, Boston. Res .: 421 Winthrop St., Medford.
PREVITE, FRANK-Partner, Peter R. Previte Inc., 68 Warren St., Boston, wholesale florists. Was born in Wollaston, Penn., Feb. 2, 1915. Son of Anthony Previte and Mary Luna. Educated in the elementary and high schools of Somerville. Associated in the flower business with his brother Peter Previte since 1930. Married Marion Shankle of Boston, March 6, 1941. Children: Roberta and David. Member of N. E. Florists Ass'n. Favorite sports, travel and hockey. Lover of art and music. His father a native of San Pietro Niceto, Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900.
PREVITE, JOHN J .- Proprietor, John J. Previte and Sons, Groceries, Meats and Provisions. Born Massa San Giorgio, Messina, Italy, Aug. 1, 1887. Son of Giovanni Previte and Caterina Zona. Came to America in 1906, settling in East Boston. In business since 1918. Married Grace Zona, Sept. 22, 1912. Children: John, engaged in wholesale grocery busi- ness; Matthew, in real estate and insurance business; Joseph, in U. S. Army; Catherine, proprietor of Key's Beauty Shoppe; Jennie, secretary; Grace, a graduate of Bentley School of Accounting, and Mary, a student. Mr. Previte is fond of outdoor life, travelling, music and opera. Bus. and Res .: 148 Maverick St., E. Boston.
PREVITE, JOSEPH J. - Proprietor of Joseph J. Previte, Florist, 4 Clarendon St., Boston. Born San Pier Niceto, Messina, Italy, Jan. 25, 1900. Son of Anthony Previte and Mary Luna. Came to America when an infant, settling in Wollaston, Penn., and since 1910 in East Boston, where he graduated from Sacred Heart Parochial School in 1915. In the florist business in Boston since 1913 and for himself since 1925. Mar- ried Rose Jansky of Boston, July 5, 1926. One daughter, Marilyn Rose, born July 4, 1927. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, boxing, golf, travel- ing and music. Father came to America in 1900, died in Boston in 1923. Res .: 64 Hewlett St., Roslindale.
PREVITE, PETER R .- Proprietor of Peter R. Previte Inc., largest Italian American Wholesale and Retail Florists in Boston, 68 Warren Ave., Boston. Born Washington, Penn., June 4, 1909. Son of Anthony Previte and Mary Luna. Graduated from Lincoln Preparatory School in 1928. In business since 1925. Married Josephine Marie Bruno of Bel- mont, Nov. 13, 1932. Children: Elizabeth, Rita, and Peter. Mr. Previte is fond of baseball, hockey, and football. A lover of travel and classical
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music. Father, born in San Pietro Niceto, Messina, Italy, came to America in 1900. Res .: 24 Porter Rd., Waltham.
PREZIOSI, EDITH J .- Assistant to Director of Vocational Guidance and Replacement, North Bennett St. Industrial School, Boston. Born Somerville. Daughter of Ralph Preziosi and Antonette Amatruda. Grad- uated: Girls' High School in 1931 and from Boston University, College of Practical Arts and Letters in 1942, matriculating at same University for a degree. In the service of the North Bennett Industrial School since 1933. Member of Boston University Sorority. Fond of economics and social sciences. A promoter and deeply interested in social welfare of the North End. Father, born in Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1905, settling in Boston. Engaged in the field of photog- raphy; also a teacher of Italian and interested in naturalization of his countrymen. Res .: 130 Salem St., Boston.
PRINCIGALLI, MICHAEL-Proprietor. Quality Leather Co., 112 Lin- coln St., Brockton. Born Canosa, Bari, Italy, July 29, 1892. Son of Sabino Princigalli and Filomena Decorato. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1911, settling in Brockton. In business since 1919. Married Anna Zannolfi of Brockton, Dec. 6, 1914. Children: Sabino, is in U. S. Army overseas; Pasquale, attended Boston University and graduated from Officer's Candidate School of Eastern Signal Corp, entered U. S. Army, Sept. 10, 1941, promoted 1st Lieut. Jan. 1, 1944; Joseph, a graduate of Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, is in U. S. Navy; Philomena, is secretary to her father; and Anna. All of whom are graduates of Brockton High. Member: Italian Community Center and Artillery Society. Has a brother Pasquale, and a sister An- toinette both in Italy. Res .: 100 Prespect St., Brockton.
PRINCIPATO, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Joe Principato, plumbing, heating, and gas fitting, 17 Fleet St., Boston. Born Agrigenti, Italy, June 4, 1897. Son of Gerlando Principato and Josephine Navarro. Came to U. S. in 1914. Educated in the public school here and abroad. Served in U. S. Army World War I, in Europe, decorated three times for bravery and also received the presidential citation. In business since 1922. Married Cath- erine Gualtieri of East Boston, Nov. 3, 1921. Children: Josephine, born Sept. 9, 1922; Dorothy, born May 19, 1924; and Louisa, born June 29, 1929; all of whom have graduated from East Boston High School. Mr. Principato is member of V. F. W. Fond of boxing, travel, and grand opera. Has the following brothers and sisters: late Alphonse; Charles; late Carmela; and Mrs. Mariannina Taibbi. Res .: 203 Princeton St., East Boston.
PROCACCINI, JOHN-Proprietor, Procaccini Market, 940 East St., Wal- pole. Born Roccafluvione, Ascoli Piceno, Italy, April 12, 1883. Son of Antonio and Teresa Procaccini. Educated in the public schools in Italy, and served in the Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1902 and again in 1910, settling in Walpole. In business since 1923. In the employ of Kendall Co., for 33 years. Married Emidia Civita of his native town in 1909. Children: Emma, married to Guy Dantino; Palma, married to Antonio De Filippo; Alberto, graduate of Burdette College; Armelindo, is in U. S. Army; Rosina, is married to Guy Piero; Antonio, is in U. S. Army overseas; Raymond, is in U. S. Army Air Corps, engineer division; Paul, is in U. S. Army overseas; and Pauline, is secretary. All of whom are graduates of Walpole High School. Mr. Procaccini is member of Italian American Club, and of Italian Mutual Aid Society. Has a brother Vincenzo, and a sister Domenica, both in Italy. Res .: 940 East St., Wal- pole.
PROCOPIO, ILDA MARIA-Teacher, Winthrop School. Born Brockton, Nov. 18, 1907. Daughter of Pietro Procopio and Rose Fiorentino. Grad- uated from Brockton High in 1927 and Bridgewater Teachers College
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in 1929. Special courses at Boston University. Teacher at Winthrop School of Brockton since 1930. Member: Brockton Teachers Association and Italian Scholarship Club. Fond of theatre, music, reading and sew- ing. Her father was born in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy, April 20, 1882. Came to America in 1899, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Brockton. Shoe worker for Geo. E. Keith Co., for over 40 years. Had the following children: Saverio, a graduate of Harvard in 1928, B.A., married to Kathryn Finn of New York, one daughter Maria Katherine, now Lieut. Commander in U. S. Navy; Ilda Maria; Antonio, a graduate of Boston University in 1934, B.S., is married to Ann Wagner of Phila- delphia, one daughter Rosanne Marguerite, now serving in U. S. Army in Italy; Ella; Domenic, a graduate of Harvard University in 1936, M.A., is in U. S. Army in Italy; and Paul, a graduate of Mass. State College in 1941, B.S., is a landscape architect. Res .: 264 Boylston St., Brockton.
PROIA, FERNANDO ILDEBRANDO-Proprietor Proia Hardware Co., 23 Water St., Wakefield. Born Anagni, Frosinone, Italy, March 3, 1891. Son of Eumene Proia and Maria Quattrocchi. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1907, settling in Wake- field. In business since 1925. Married Ernestina Cuneo of New York. Children: Mrs. Maria De Villa of Bogota, Columbia, So. America and Agnes Lucia, a graduate of Malden High and of Katherine Gibbs School in Boston. Mr. Proia is member of Elks; Lincoln Society; Italian Amer- ican Citizens' Club; Wild Life Sporting Club; Auxiliary Police, and New England Hardware Dealers' Ass'n. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel and music. Has a brother Decio and a sister Mrs. Agnese Morgia both of Anagni, Italy. Res .: 23 Water St., Wakefield.
PROPERZI. REV. NAZARENO - Catholic Priest. Born Corridonia, Macerata, Italy, Feb. 5, 1890. Son of Liberato Properzi and Domenica Corona. In America since 1914. Educated at Institute of Christopher Columbus at Piacenza and at Angelic College in Rome, 1914 B.Th and S.T.L. degrees. Ordained in Rome, April 12, 1914. Founded the parish of St. Anthony of Somerville in 1916, where he has since been its pastor, later built the church rectory. Formerly assistant pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Boston. Provincial superior of eastern province of pious society of missionaries of St. Charles Barromeo since 1935. Recreational com- missioner of Somerville since 1928; board of directors, Home of Italian children of Boston; member of Italian Historical Society, and of Boston Art Club. Travelled extensively abroad. Author: Occasional contributions to magazines on literature, poetry. Rectory: 12 Vine St., Somerville.
PROVASOLI, DANIEL CHARLES - Assistant Postmaster, Marlboro P. O. Born Verghera, Milano, Italy, Oct. 30, 1887. Son of John Provasoli and Maria Morosi. Came to America when two years old, later returned to Italy to study for seven years. Attended Marlboro Public Schools. In the service of local P. O. since Aug. 1, 1912. Married Felicia Aspesi of Fayville, June 14, 1915. Children: Robert D., a graduate of Boston Col- lege in 1937, A.B., Boston University in 1940, M. Ed., special courses at Clark University, Teacher in the Marlboro High School, is in U. S. Navy; Richard F., is in U. S. Navy; and Margherita Ann, is secretary to head- master of the Fay School in Southboro. All are graduates of Marlboro High. Mr. Provasoli is member of K. of C., Treasurer of St. Vincent De Paul Society; auditor and one of the trustees of Marlboro Savings Bank, and on executive committee of local Red Cross. His father came to America in 1889, lived in Gloucester. Was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Marlboro. Had the following children: Louis, Daniel, Joseph- ine, Eva, Joseph, Rose, Mary and John. Res .: 91 Highland St., Marlboro. PROVENZANI, WILLIAM J. - Instructor, Manual Training, Mathe- matics, Coach. Born Fitchburg, June 15, 1901. Son of Joseph Proven- zani and Ermida D'Amato. Graduated from Fitchburg High School and
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Fitchburg Teachers' College, B.S. in Education. Special courses at Boston University. Teacher of manual training and mathematics at Brown Jun- ior High School. Coach of basketball at Fitchburg High School since 1931. Formerly coach of basketball at Appleton Academy for nine years. Married Gladys A. Stanton of Fitchburg, Aug. 29, 1927. One daughter, Margaret Ann, born Aug. 2, 1933. His father was born in Palma Monte- chiaro, Agrigenti, Italy. Came to America in 1898, settling in Fitchburg. Had the following children: Christine, William, Eugene, graduate of Mass. State College, in U. S. Navy; Sadie and Beatrice. Res .: 1 High Rock Rd., Fitchburg.
PROTAMI, JOSEPH JR .- Proprietor, Auto Service Inc., 1816 Purchase St., New Bedford. Born Arnaro, Rome, Italy, June 26, 1894. Son of Costantino Protami and Margherita Rinalti. Came to America in 1908, settling in New Bedford. In business since 1912, specializing in buying, selling, supply and rebuilding automobiles. Married Jennie Bochicchio of New Bedford in 1924. Children: Joseph, in U. S. Army in the Pacific; and Robert, Margaret, Eleanor, Richard, are students. Mr. Protami is member of The Italian Literary and Mutual Aid Society. His father who came to America in 1902 had the following children: Joseph, Felix and Rosato. Res .: Box 77 Smith Neck, South Dartmouth, Mass.
PROVINZANO, FRANK JOSEPH - Teacher and Coach. Born Win- chester, Jan. 25, 1917. Son of Peter Provinzano and Mary Dattilo. Grad- uated: Winchester High, was captain of all athletic teams; Wilbraham Academy, cum laude, was captain of the football team; Boston University, 1942, B.S., was member of football varsity team. Served in U. S. Army World War II and took part in the invasion of France. Member: Boston University Alumni Assoc., and Christopher Columbus Club. His father was born in Iacurso, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U S. in 1903. Settled in Winchester in 1911. Had the following children: Margaret, married to Joseph Maggio; Angelina, married to Joseph Dattilo, a veteran of U. S. Army overseas; Domenic, a graduate of Winchester High; Frank Joseph; Catherine Ann, married to Philip Rizzo of the U. S. Army; Samuel, an outstanding baseball pitcher, is in U. S. Army overseas. Res .: 37 Florence St., Winchester.
PRUDENTE, MICHAEL-Founder and President of Independent and Retail Fuel Dealers' Ass'n. Born Terlizzi, Bari, Italy, Nov. 14, 1902. Son of Gioacchino Prudente and Rose Di Chirico. In America since 1910. Graduated from South Boston High School in 1928. In business since 1935. Formerly in the fuel and ice business. Married Mary Cassidy of Newton, April 30, 1930. Children: John, Michael Jr., Robert and Beverly. Fond of baseball, bocce playing and golf. A lover of travelling and music. His father came to America in 1906, settling in Boston, where he engaged in fuel business. Office: 11 Beacon St., Boston. Res .: 431 Quincy Ave., Braintree.
PUCCI, ROSARIO EDDIE-Insurance Agent. Born Gangi, Palermo, Italy, Aug. 31, 1897. Son of Serafino Pucci and Giovannina Di Maria. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1914, settling in Chelsea. In the service of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co., since 1941. Married, May 15, 1920. Children: Dorothy and Richard. Member: Chelsea Loyal Order Sons of Italy in America, where he is the orator and delegate, also district supervisor, Junior Com- mission, of said lodge; president of Italian American Improvement Club; vice-pres. of Parent Teachers' Ass'n of the Shurtleff School and air raid warden. Fond of all outdoor sports, art, the theatre, singing and dancing. Res .: 172 Pearl St., Chelsea.
PUCCIANI, ORESTE FRANCESCO-Instructor in Romance Languages, Harvard University. Born Cleveland, Ohio, April 7, 1916. Son of Ettore Pucciani and Genie Williams. Graduated from East High School of Cleve- land; Western Reserve University, 1939, B.A .; Harvard University, 1940,
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M.A .; 1943, Ph.D. Teaching Fellow in Romance Languages, 1940-43. Tutor in Romance Languages and Literature, 1942-43. Instructor of Phonetics at Western Reserve University, summer session, 1941-42. Instructor in Romance Languages at Harvard University since 1943. Author of various articles; work in progress: Whitman in France; Comparative Studies in Romanticism; and Manuel de Pronunciation Francaise. Member: Phi Beta Kappa; Modern Language Association; Harvard Alumni Association. His father was born in Altomonte, Cosenza, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Cleveland, Ohio, as candy manufacturer. Res .: 93 Pinckney St., Boston.
PUCILLO, LOUIS F .- Police Officer. Born Boston, Jan. 6, 1913. Son of Rocco A. Pucillo and Emma De Lace. Attended English High School and La Salle Extension University. In the Boston Police Dept. since 1944. Formerly salesman for 12 years. Married Mary Maduri of Boston, June 16, 1935. Children: Louis R., born April 6, 1936, and Richard Jr., born June 19, 1941. Member of K. of C., and Police Relief Association. Fond of hunting, boxing, travel and music. His father was born in Grotta- minarda, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1903, settling in Boston, where he carried on his father's, Luigi Pucillo's, Bakery business, founded in 1896. Had the following children: Louis F .; John J., is in U. S. Army, married to Anna Scarrozza; Joseph A., married to Mary Whitman; Ferdi- nand, is in U. S. Army, married to Flora Pagliuca; and Theodore A., married to Ruth Kruger. Res .: 309 North St., Boston.
PUCILLO, MICHAEL-Proprietor, Michael Barber Shop of Hyde Park. Born Montemeletto, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 13, 1881. Son of Giacomo Pucillo and Luisa Di Luca. Attended public schools in his native town, where he also learned the barber profession. Came to U. S. in 1898, settling in Hyde Park. In the barber business on Cleary Sq., Hyde Park, since 1904. Oldest Italian American barber shop in Hyde Park. Mem- ber: Order Sons of Italy; St. Anthony of Padua Society; St. Gaetano Society and St. John's Mass. Catholic Foresters of America. Married late Assunta Ventola in 1904. Children: Armando; Mrs. Luisa Vellis; late Nicholas, died in action in Italy in 1945, U. S. Army; Michael Jr., Joseph, in U. S. Army; and Mrs. Assunta Webster. Married second time to An- tonietta Silviera, April 10, 1920. One son James, veteran U. S. Navy. Has the following brothers and sisters: Joacchino, Giovanni, Francesco, Lidia, Antonetta, Michelina, and Antoniella. Res .: 42 Sunnyside St., Hyde Park, Mass.
PUCCINI. EMILIO-Proprietor, Puccini Statuary Co., 1223 Washing- ton St., Boston. Born Bagni di Lucca, Italy, June 12, 1896. Son of Raffaele Puccini and Maria Rosa Angeli. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1909, settling in Boston. Learned the statuary trade from his father. In business since 1929, specializing in casting plaster statuary work of all kinds. Served in Italian Army World War I. Married Teresa Mariani of Bagni di Lucca in 1923. Children: Aldo and Mario. Fond of art, music, travel. Hobby-creating novelties in statuary. Father came to U. S. in 1890. Lived in New York and Boston. In statuary business, had the following children: Emilio, Domenico, Milena, Car- mina, Luigi, Igino, Amelio and Vittoria. Res .: 519 Harrison Ave., Boston.
PUGLIANO, ANTHONY-Merchant Tailor. Born Casino, Catanzaro, Italy, Oct. 10, 1878. Son of Giovanni Pugliano and Maria Isabella Rota. Attended public school in his native town, where he learned custom tail- oring and served in Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1904, settling in Bos- ton. In business since 1917. Married Caterina Parisi of Boston in 1910. Children: late Isabel, public school teacher; John, graduate of high school and attended Northeastern University; Matthew, graduate high school and Boston College; Rosetta, graduate Latin High and Simmons College; and Florence, also graduate Latin High and Simmons College. Mr. Pugliano's
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father, a merchant in Italy, fought for Italian Independence, had the fol- lowing children: Frank, of Canada; Anthony; Anselmo, of Boston; Theresa; Rosa; Francesca, and Emilia. Bus .: 5 Hollis St., Boston. Res .: Boston.
PUGLIESE, JOHN S .- Dealer in Gas and Oil. Born Cambridge, Dec. 19, 1908. Son of Daniele Pugliese and Maria Caterina Raimondo. Edu- cated in the Watertown elementary and high schools. In business since 1935. Proprietor of Shell Gasoline Station of 671 Mt. Auburn St., Cam- bridge. Married Alice M. Purpera of Cambridge, July 10, 1934. Mem- ber of various organizations. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of football, hunting, boxing, travel and music. His father was born in Gagliato, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894, settling in Water- town, as gardener at Mt. Auburn Cemetery for over 40 years. Has the following children: Orlando; Mrs. Theresa Stagliano; Guido; Mrs. Cath- erine Sarao; John S .; Robert, veteran U. S. Navy World War II; Ar- mando; Michael, U. S. Navy World War II; and Mrs. Anna Pisani. Res .: 52 Homer Ave., Cambridge.
PUGNI, LOUIS F .- Maitre d'Hotel. Born Garlasco, Pavia, Italy, June 13, 1884. Son of Peter Pugni and Angela Pedrazzi. Began in the hotel field in 1903 at Plevius Hotel in Como, Italy, and at Hotel Kuhn, St. Moritz, Switzerland. Later at Hotel Du Palais, Biaritz, where he was private waiter to King Edward VII of England, former Empress of Russia, the Duchess of Manchester and other notables. He then went to work at Hotel Elysee Palace in Paris, Grand Hotel Astoria in St. Petersburg, and Hotel Semiramis in Cairo. Came to America in 1910, settling in New York. In the service of Hotel Copley Plaza in Boston since 1912, holding the position as Maitre d'Hotel. Member: Hotel Men Ass'n. Res .: 175 Hemenway St., Boston.
PULCINI, SALVATORE-Born San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, July 21, 1895. Son of Raffaele Pulcini and Benedetta Tanzi. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1914, settling in Hyde Park, Mass. In the service of U. S. Navy Yard of Charlestown since 1939 as an expert boiler maker. Married Maria Cristoforo of his native town, April 20, 1926. Children: Ralph, born Sept. 20, 1927, a graduate of Hyde Park High, is in U. S. Navy Air Corps; Gloria, born June 1, 1929, is graduate of Boston Trade School; John, born Feb. 14, 1933; Gina, born Feb. 23, 1936; and Robert, born Sept. 9, 1945. Mr. Pulcini is mem- ber of Italian American Citizens' Club. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of travel and grand opera. Has a sister Assunta, married to Giuseppe Conte in Italy; and an adopted brother Celestino Piacentini of Hyde Park. Res .: 61 Oak St., Hyde Park.
PULEO, ANTHONY-Accountant and Confidential Secretary to State Supt. of Bldgs. Born Boston Jan. 21, 1906. Son of Carmelo Puleo and Concetta Merenda. Graduated: High School of Commerce, 1923, and Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, 1940. In the service of State of Mass. since 1940. Married Elizabeth M. Gangi of Woburn, June 30, 1935. Children: Constance, Richard and James. Member: Moose; St. Anthony's Club of Woburn; financial sec'y, Order Sons of Italy; former venerable and state delegate of said lodge, 1938-39 and 1940-41. Active in civic affairs. Fond of baseball, basketball, literature and music. Hobby -accounting and income tax. His father was born in Croce, Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1903, settling in Boston. Had following six children: Leo, Anthony, Stephen, John, Domenic, and Stefana, a grad- uate of Simmons College, employed at Harvard Public Health School. Res .: 20 Bow St., Woburn.
PULLO, ALBERT ANTHONY-Reg. Pharmacist, Liggetts Drug Co. Born Somerville, March 23, 1905. Son of Anthony Pullo and Filomena Casa. Graduated from Somerville High School in 1924 and attended Mass. College of Pharmacy. Reg. pharmacist since 1930. Married Gladys Evelyn O'Connor of Biddeford, Maine, April 24, 1935. Children: Albert
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A. Jr., Robert Wayne, David Xavier, and Joanne Evelyn. Member of Knights of Columbus. Fond of golf, bowling, traveling and music. Father born at Torella de Lombardi, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1900, settling in Somerville, in the tailoring business for over 40 years. Res .: 42 Lowden Ave., Somerville.
PULLO, RALPH JR. - Lawyer and Principal Clerk Municipal Court, City of Boston. Born Boston, Nov. 24, 1907. Son of Ralph Pullo and Elsie Barone. Education: Revere High School; Tufts College; Providence College; Boston University School of Law, 1931, L.L.B. In general prac- tice in Boston since 1934. In the service of Municipal Court since 1939. Also in the service of O. P. A. since April 1945. Married Gladys Gill of Melrose, July 3, 1936. Children: Ralph 3rd, born March 15, 1941 and Dianne Elizabeth born Jan. 14, 1944. Member of Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. Fond of baseball, football, swimming, travel and music. His father was born in Torella de Lombardi, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1888, settling in Boston, where he has engaged in custom tailoring business since 1900. Has the following children: Guido; Ralph Jr .; Lydia; and Mrs. Elsie Kinney. Res .: Melrose, Mass.
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