Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 103

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

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RAIMO, ANTHONY-Born Forino, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 21, 1887. Son of Joseph Raimo and Maria Derita. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1900. Returned to Italy where he served in the Italian Army. Following his return to U. S. in 1911, he settled in Boston. Was proprietor of the Medallion Press for 13 years, and in charge of the Touraine Chocolate Co., printing dept., for eight years. During World War II he served as member of the East Boston Draft Board No. 12. Also a notary public. Active in civic and political affairs, and has always worked for the welfare of his people and community. Married Maria Acierno, Feb. 12, 1910. Children: Mary, married to Gennaro Iacuzio; Josephine, married to Jerry Viscione; Joseph (musician) veteran U. S. Army, World War II, and Anthony, veteran U. S. Army, World War II in Europe, awarded two battle stars. Mr. Raimo's father came to U. S. in 1894. Settled in Boston in 1899, had two children: Anthony and Gennaro. Res .: 13 Meridian St., East Boston.

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RAIMONDO, DOMENIC BRUNO-General Contractor, 815 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. Born Torre di Ruggiero, Catanzaro, Italy, Nov. 24, 1884. Son of Bruno Raimondo and Teresa De Nardo. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Watertown. In business since 1902, specializing in cinders, sand and loam. Married Marion Gray Andrews of Boston. Mr. Raimondo has been member of town finance committee for nine years and member of selective service draft board. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel and music. Active in civic affairs. Has two sisters: Elisabetta, married to Nicola Arone and Maria Grazia, married to late Giuseppe Fanelli. Res .: 434 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown.

RAMACORTI, FRANK-Attorney-at-Law, 6 Beacon St., Boston. Born Springfield, June 22, 1892. Son of Peter Ramacorti and Fortunata Rossi. Education: Boston English High; Boston University and Boston University Law School, 1914, L.L.B. First American of Italian descent in Mass. to pass the bar before getting his degree in 1913. In general practice in Boston since 1914. Was member of varsity baseball team in High School and in College. Played professional baseball for number of years. Grand venerable, Independent Order Sons of Italy Grand Lodge of Mass. since 1943. Member of Elks. Active in civic and political affairs. Married Antonetta Del Gaudio of Boston, Sept. 30, 1917. Children: Anna, grad- uate Lowell Teachers College, married to Lt. Luther Stephenson of Cali- fornia; Virginia, graduate Salem Teachers College; Elvira, attending Lowell Teachers College and Francis Jr., High School student. Attorney Ramacorti's father was born in Lucca, Italy, came to U. S. in 1841, lived in New York as hotel man, later in Mass. Res .: 93 Pleasant St., Arlington.

RANAUDO, ANTONIO-Proprietor, Shell Service Station, 1059 Broad- way, Revere. Born Altavilla Irpino, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 10, 1888. Son of Francesco Ranaudo and Maria D'Iorio. Veteran of the Italian Tripoli War. Came to U. S. in 1914, settling in Somerville. In business in Revere since 1930. Married Anna Lombardi of his native town, April 29, 1911. Children: Mary, married to John Lepore; late Gilda; Theresa; Frank; Joseph, veteran U. S. Army in Pacific, awarded two battle stars; Elia; Salvatore; Eleanor; Angelina; Marie; and Barbara. Mr. Vito has the following sisters and brother: Angelina (Lombardi) of New York City; Luigia, Giuseppina, Amalia, and Domenico, all residing in Italy. Res .: 1073 Broadway, Revere.

RANCATORE, AGOSTINO-Co-partner and Manager, Hartnett Bever- age Corp. of No. Cambridge. Born Termini Imerese, Palermo, Italy, March 22, 1876. Son of Vincenzo Rancatore and Marianna Cosentino. Came to U. S. in 1900. Lived in Boston, where he engaged in wholesale fruit and produce business for over 25 years. In business in Cambridge since 1920. Married Anna Geraci of Boston, April 26, 1903. Children: Vincent, graduate of Somerville High, veteran U. S. Army, proprietor of King's Tavern of Cambridge; Marianne, graduate of Somerville High, and Radcliffe College in 1927, B.A., attended Boston University, degree in Master of Education and matriculating at B. U. for higher degree, school teacher since 1928, founded North Cambridge ladies' lodge Order Sons of Italy, served as venerable six years; and Michael, associated with his father in business, is in U. S. Army. Mr. Rancatore is former past venerable and trustee Order Sons of Italy of North Cambridge and of Italian American Citizens' Club. Active in civic, political, and charitable affairs. Res .: 24 Alewife Brook Parkway, No. Cambridge.

RANDAZZO, JOHN-President, Rossi Bros. Inc., oldest and largest American Italian Bakery in New England, 19-21 Summer St., Chelsea. Born Lipari, Messina, Italy, Oct. 22, 1880. Son of Domenico Randazzo and Francesca Raffaela. Educated in the public schools in Italy, where he also studied music. Came to America in 1897, settling in Lynn, where he engaged in the shoe business for 28 years. In the baking business in

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Chelsea since 1928. Married Giovannina Randazzo of Lipari, Aug. 15, 1893. Children: Frances, graduate Boston University; Donald, graduate Boston University School of Business Administration, is school teacher in Chelsea, is veteran U. S. Army; and Walter, graduate of Tufts College. civil engineer, ensign in U. S. Navy, seabees. Mr. Randazzo is charter member of the Moose, Foresters of America, Italian Natural- ization Club. Member: Boston Masters Bakers' Assoc .; Aeolian Society. Has travelled in Italy four times. His father, who visited America in 1884, had following children: John, Joseph, Antonio, Felicia, Angiolina. and Francesca. Res .: 85 Lynnfield St., Lynn.

RANIERI, BRUNO-Businessman. Born Rome, Italy, Oct. 18, 1890. Son of Francesco Ranieri and Domenica Massacci. Educated in the public schools of his native city. Came to America in 1911, settling in Quincy. In business since 1914. Married Giuseppina Mazzola of East Weymouth April 29, 1919. Children: Francis, a graduate of Quincy High and Tufts College, School of Engineering, Lieutenant in U. S. Navy, married to Mary Richardi; and Bernard, a graduate of Quincy High, is in U. S. Army overseas. Mr. Ranieri served in the U. S. Army World War I. He is. member of American Legion; Order Sons of Italy; and Ward 2, Quincy Point Republican Committee. Fond of football, travel and music. Active in civic affairs. Has two brothers Cesare and Sabatino, and three sisters in Italy, Angiolina, Maria and Adele, last two' are school teachers. Res .: 143 Summer St., Quincy.

RAINERI, JOHN A .- Proprietor, Raineri Market, 57a Union St., Law- rence. Born Pedara, Catania, Italy, June 26, 1907. Son of Antonio Raineri and Anna Longo. Was sent to Italy, where he stduied at San Rocco College for number of years. Graduated from Phillips Andover Academy in 1930, was member of the varsity football team. In business since 1932. Married Emily Centofanti of Lawrence, April 5, 1931, a former student. of Cannon Commercial College of Law. One son, John A. 2nd, born Sept. 16, 1932. Member: Order Sons of Italy. Fond of baseball, football, track, travel, reading, art and music. His father was born in Catania, Italy. Came to America in 1908, settling in Lawrence, where he estab- lished his market business. Had the following children: John J., of this. sketch; Josephine, married to Gaetano L. Cacciola; and Jennie Mary,. graduate of Lawrence High School. Res .: 57 Prospect St., Lawrence.

RAPINO, PATSY-Proprietor, Patsy Rapino & Sons, Funeral Directors, 9 Chelsea St., East Boston. Born Raiano Inferiore, Aquila, Italy, Jan. 1, 1889. Son of Rocco Rapino and Vincenza Di Marco. Attended High School in Italy and served in the Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1904. Grad- uated from N. E. Institute of Anatomy in 1924. In business in East Bos- ton since 1927. First American of Italian descent to enter the funeral field in East Boston. Married Michelina Di Pietro of Boston, March 19, 1911. Children: Vincent, associated with his father, is married to Phyllis Dinanello; Mrs. Carmela Buonanno; Mrs. Emanuela Fuccillo; Mrs. Lucia Magnasco; Mrs. Maria Mazzarino; and Anthony, associated with his father is veteran of U. S. Navy, married to Florence Bontempo. Mr. Rapino is. member, Duke of Abruzzi Society and San Paolina Villa Amanio Society. Active in civic and political affairs. His father, a Garibaldian soldier fought for Italian Independence and in the taking of Rome in 1870. Res .: 9 Chelsea St., East Boston.

RAPOLLA, DOMENICO-Proprietor, Rapolla Barber Shop, 222 Sum- ner St., East Boston. Born Calitri, Avellino, Italy, June 5, 1891. Son of Angelo Maria Rapolla and Teresa Maffucci. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1907, settling in Boston. In business since 1916. Married Maria Trodella of Boston, June 6, 1912. Children: Angelo, graduate Wentworth Institute, is machinist, U. S. Navy Yard, married to Jennie Coscia; Ralph, attended Boston College, is with U. S.

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Engineer Corps, Finance Dept .; Theresa, married to Luigi Maglio, a vet- eran, Captain in U. S. Army in Porto Rico; all are graduates of East Boston High; and Daniel, a graduate of English High and attended Wentworth Institute, is veteran U. S. Army, where he was link trainer instructor in the Air Corps at Marianna, Florida, married to Irene Pizzano of Brockton. Mr. Rapolla's father, a town clerk of Calitri, Italy for 30 years, had the following children: Domenico, Salvatore, Rachele, Vita Antonio, Vincenza, Francesco, Michele, Vincenzo and Donato. Res .: 365 Sumner St., East Boston.

RAPONE, MAURO-Tonsorialist, Musician, Composer. Born Rapolla, Potenza, Italy, May 1, 1894. Son of Antonio Rapone and Maria Pulcina. Educated in public school of his native town. Came to America in 1910, settling in Lowell. In tonsorial business since 1912. Married Serafina Lodato of Lowell, June 20, 1915, a graduate of Lowell High School. Children: Anthony, graduate of Lowell High, was killed on mission in French Indo-China, U. S. Army Aviation, March 27, 1944, a street known as Rapone Pl. is dedicated to him; Leonardo, graduate of Lowell High; Frances, graduate of Vocational School; Augustine, graduate of Lowell High and of Commercial College, Lt. in U. S. Navy, and Rita is student. Member of Italian American Citizens' Club and Holy Name Society. Leader of his orchestra known as Rap-One String Orchestra, heard over station WLLH of Lowell, each Sunday since 1936. Author of numerous nation- ally known music compositions as: "Mississippi", "Storm", "Oriental" tango; "Spindle City" march; "Anna Maria" mazurca; "Beautiful Naples" fox trot; "Lover's Tempest" waltz. Res .: 35 Burns St., Lowell.

RAPPAZINI, EDWARD GEORGE-Businessman. Born Milford, Dec. 13, 1906. Son of Giuseppe Rappazini and Clara Buglia. Educated in the public schools. Proprietor, Eddie Esso Station since 1944. Formerly with Draper Corp. for 14 years. Married Annie Lipman of Milford, Aug. 17, 1940, a graduate of Milford High School. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father was born in Ispra, Varese, Italy. Came to America in 1897, settling in Milford as quarryman. Had the following children: John, a machinist, is married to Eva Barba; Adele, married to Fred Foglio; Louis, married to Susie Pukas; Edward George; Elizabeth, married to William Manning; and Mary. Res .: 12 Huntoon Slip, Milford.

RASTELLINI, FIO JOSEPH-Proprietor, Radio Service and Sales, 361 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Born Boston, Jan. 2, 1909. Son of Cesare Rastellini and Annie Marrama. Educated in the public schools. In busi- ness since 1927. Served in U. S. Army 1924-27 as technician in the Intelli- gence Dept. Married Marie Lepore of Cambridge, Jan. 23, 1927. Children: Anna, William, Charles, Fio Jr., George, Edward and Marie. Member of Arlington Rod and Gun Club. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of hunting, fishing, hockey, travel and music. His father was born in Teramo, Aquila, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Penn., later in Cambridge as wine salesman. Had following children: Domenica; Fio Joseph; Charles; Edmund, veteran U. S. Army, World War II, in Europe, awarded two battle stars and presidential citation; Frederick, veteran U. S. Army, World War II, in Europe, took part in all major battles; Frank, veteran U. S. Navy, World War II, took part in several invasions. in the Pacific, and late Yolando (Norton). Res .: 15 Osgood St., Somer- ville.

RATTI, CHARLES HENRY-Born South Boston, Dec. 18, 1897. Son of Joseph Ratti and Mary Wheeler. Educated in the public school and in the Everett Evening High in Engineering. Served in U. S. Army World War I. Married Mary Dwyer of South Boston, Jan. 1, 1921. Children: Ruth Mary, graduate of Girls' High, married to Joseph Scannell, Lt. U. S. Army, World War II, Air Force, who took part in seven invasions overseas; and Charles, is student. Member: Boston Police Force, since

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July 30, 1926. His father was born in Boston, where he engaged in fruit and produce business. Had the following children: Charles Henry; Francis; Mary; Rose; Catherine; Madeline; Evelyn; Mildred and Doro- thy. All married and all have attended high school. Officer Ratti's grand- father Gustavo, was a native of Cicagna, Genoa, Italy, was related to former Pope (Ratti). Came to U. S. in 1865, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston. Res .: 690 Columbia Rd,, Dorchester.

RATTI, JOHN GUY-Supt. Construction Work of all kinds, 45 Western Ave., Gloucester. Born Gloucester, July 27, 1890. Son of Giovanni Ratti and Gioconda Manfroni. Educated in elementary and high schools and took special courses in architectural and construction work. Was for 18 years supt. of a firm in Boston and has worked in churches, office buildings and schools throughout the U. S. Served in U. S. Army World War I, in France, as sergeant. First cousin to late Pope Pius XI. Mem- ber: American Legion and Carpenters' Union. Fond of baseball, travel and music. His father was born in Milan, Italy, later moved to Carrara, where he worked in the marble quarry. Came to America in 1886, set- tling in Rockport, where he was statue carver. Had the following chil- dren now living: Marietta, in Italy; and Salma, Maria, Isabella, Isolina, are in this country. Address: 45 Western Ave., Gloucester.

RAVIOLI, WALTER-Dental Technician, and partner with John A. Velardo in the Liberty Dental Laboratory, 100 Boylston St., Boston. Born Everett, Sept. 22, 1908. Son of Andrea Ravioli and Ernesta Barretta. Graduated from Everett High and attended Pellegrini Art school. In above business with John A. Velardo, since 1944. Formerly with Irving and Casson Interior Decoration for ten years. Married Ruth Hancock of Roxbury, Oct. 2, 1936. Children: Walter A., and Kenneth. Member of United Dental Laboratories Institute of America. Fond of baseball, foot- ball, hockey, art and grand opera. Hobby, marble and wood-carving. His father was born in Carrara di Marmi, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 90's, settling in Boston, later in Everett, as marble carver. Had the follow- ing children: Nellie, married to Eugene Lattanzi; Harry, veteran, U. S. Army, World War I, married to Nellie Cardinale; Eddie, served in U. S. Navy 1919-33, married to Connie Mckay; late Andrew, and Walter. Res .: 31 Woodvill St., Everett.

REA, GILBERT JOSEPH-Proprietor, Union Shoe Repairing, 5 Dun- ham St., Attleboro. Born Sesto Campano, Campobasso, Italy, May 20, 1906. Son of Carlo Rea and Antonetta Di Dario. Came to U. S. in 1913, lived in Providence. Educated here and abroad. In business in Attleboro since 1920. Served in Mass. State Guard for three years. Married Theresa Zito of Providence, Oct. 12, 1926. Children: Carl, graduate La Salle Academy of Providence, is in the service U. S. Army Air Corps; Herman, attending La Salle Academy; and Pliilip, also attending La Salle Academy. Member of Knights of Columbus. Fond of football, basketball and soccer. Lover of travel and music. His father was born in Roccasecca, Frosinone, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912, settling in Providence, later in Attleboro, as shoe worker. Has following children: Mrs. Carmela Spadoni; Mrs. Mary La Casse; Armand; and Eda. Res .: 100 South Main St., Attleboro.

RE, ABRAMO-Manufacturer. Born Manerba, Brescia, Italy, July 31, 1886. Son of Joseph Re and Lucia Ragnoni. Came to America in 1896, settling in Boston. Manufacturer of Italian Style Pork Products since 1907, being the largest individual manufacturer of pork products in America. Married Susan Viano of Boston, Sept. 1, 1913. Mr. Re is treasurer of Eliot School Alumni Assoc. Former treasurer of Italian Historical Society. Member of B. P. O. E. and Boston City Club. Active in civic affairs. His father was born in Treviso, Italy, a public school teacher, who came to America in 1896, settling in Boston. Had the following six children: Alfredo, a restauranteur; Mrs. Tiodolinda Maffei;

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Cesare, a salesman; Humbert, a salesman; Mrs. Josephine Dellamano; and Abramo. Office: 52 Fulton St., Boston. Res .: 150 Brooks St., Med- ford.

REALINI, EVA RUTH-Public School Teacher. Born Milford, Sept. 13, 1908. Daughter of Pietro Realini and Luisa Tamborini. Graduated: Milford High in 1926 and Framingham State Teachers' College in 1928. Teacher at Plains Public School of Milford since 1931. Member of Mass. and Milford Teachers' Associations. Fond of travel, reading, art, and music. Her father was born in Cadrezzate, Varese, Italy. Came to America in 1902, settling in Milford, where he engaged in quarry work. Had the following children: Claire, married to Lester Denman; Millina, assistant supt. of Milford Hospital for seven years and supt. one year, now with Health Dept. in Washington, D. C., married to Joseph Bligh; Augustus; Eva; Emma Elizabeth, married to Attilio Rossini; Rose Mary, married to Renato Piscia; Louis, is in U. S. Army, Aleutian Islands. Res .: 4 Richmond Ave., Milford.

RECCHIA, NUNZIO-Born Catignano, Pescara, Italy, March 5, 1893. Son of Orazio Recchia and Rachela Di Profio. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Served in Italian Army during World War I, and fought at Mt. Falcone, Mt. Saibusso and in Albania. Was wounded and prisoner in Austria for three years, awarded croix de guerre and other medals for bravery. Came to America in 1921, settling in Boston, where he has been in the service of Boston Ice Co., as foreman in the maintenance dept. since 1923. Married Rose Faieta of Pianella, Pescara, Italy, March 22, 1928. One son, Nunzio Jr., born Feb. 10, 1932. Res .: 444 Beech St., Roslindale.

RECCHIA, VINCENZO-Proprietor, Colmar Tailoring. Born Catignano, Pescara, Italy, April 6, 1900. Son of Domenico Antonio Recchia and Rachela Di Lorenza. Came to America in 1912, settling in East Boston. In the tailoring business in East Boston since 1930, formerly in the service of Mass. Chocolate Co., candy maker for 14 years. Married Ade- lina Cataldo of East Boston, Jan. 26, 1933. One son, Richard Anthony. Mr. Recchia is also a musician, plays the trombone. Former member of several bands, including the National Guard Cavalry Band, No. 110. Member of Duke of Abruzzi Society; Independent Order Sons of Italy; and the Patriotic Social Club; all of East Boston. Bus .: 17 Maverick Sq. Res .: 268 Maverick St., East Boston.

RECCHIUTO, LUIGI-Industrialist. Born Pietra Montecorvino, Foggia, Italy, May 28, 1888. Son of Agostino Recchiuto and Angela Rosa De Fiore. Attended school in his native town. Came to America in 1906, settling in Milford. Began in the Draper Corp., later worked for L. Grover & Son, wagon manufacturers, for eleven years, after which he bought them out and for 23 years he built truck bodies throughout New England for First National Stores; A & P; Economy; Mellow Ripe Fruit, etc .; was outstanding in his field and became known as "Snappy". Pro- prietor, Ornamental Iron Works of Milford since 1941. Active in civic affairs. Member: Order Sons of Italy and Elks. Married to Teresita Bonvino, Dec. 19, 1912, of Pietra, Montecorvino, Italy. Mr. Recchinto is fond of fishing and grand opera. Has travelled extensively here and abroad. Active in civic affairs. Has following sisters: Mrs. Carolina Guerrieri; Mrs. Maria Fino; Mrs. Alberta Iannelli; and Mrs. Amalia Sannicandro. Res .: 294 Main St., Milford. Summer Home: Nipnuc Lake, Mendon.

RECEPUTO, PAUL-Physician and Surgeon. Born Winchester, Oct. 16, 1912. Son of James Receputo and Giacomina Gelsomino. Graduated: Medford High School, 1930; University of Mass., 1933; Middlesex Uni- versity School of Medicine, 1936, M.D. Interne at Hospital of Holy Family, Brooklyn, N. Y. Resident physician at Midtown Hospital of New

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York City. In general practice in Medford, 1938-43 and since 1943 in Somerville. On staff of Central and Chester Hospitals. Married Helen N. Walsh, R. N., of Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1938. Children: Paul Richard and Robert Francis. Member of Somerville Medical Society; New Eng- land Obstetrics and Genecology Society; the Moose. His father was born in Caltagirone, Catania, Italy. Came to America in 1906, settling in Bos- ton, where he engaged in grocery and real estate business. Office and Res .: 464 Broadway, Somerville.

RECUPERO, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Joe Recupero Variety Store, 207 Bussey St., E. Dedham. Born Furnari, Messina, Italy, Oct. 17, 1888. Son of Francesco Recupero and Giuseppina Torre. Educated in the elementary and high schools in Italy. Served in the Italian Army as national royal guard. Came to U. S. in 1914. Lived in Warren, R. L. In business in East Dedham since 1942. Married the late Grazia Marabella of Bristol, R. I. in 1914. Children: Frank, sergt. technician in U. S. Army overseas, took part in all invasions; Anthony, is in U. S. Army in South Pacific; Mrs. Josephine Antonucci; Mrs. Alice Mello; and Vito, a worker on aero- planes. All are graduates of Dedham High School. Married second time to Concetta Demiglio of E. Dedham in 1929. Mr. Recupero's father, a prominent attorney in Italy had the following children: Maria; Mrs. Domenica Fazio; Giuseppe; Vito, ex-carbiniere chief for 25 years; Mrs. Marianna Fuoca; Mrs. Giuseppina Sacco; and Mrs. Vincenzina Catalfamo.

REGIS, GUIDO-Partner, Regis Leather Co., Peabody. Born Switzer- land, Europe, Oct. 12, 1912. Son of Antonio Regis and Vittoria Bobba. Came to America in 1916. Settled in Peabody in 1917, where he attended public schools. Married to Isabelle Siles of Peabody, October 15, 1938. Member of the Italian Benefit and Social Association and fond of all sports. His father, a native of Cigliano, Vercelli, Italy, came to America. in 1913. Lived in Medford, in Peabody since 1917. Had six children. (See brother Joseph's sketch). Res .: 20 Dane St., Peabody.

REGIS, JOSEPH V .- Proprietor, Regis Leather Co., Peabody, Mass., manufacturer of fancy leathers, suede, grains and splits. Born Cigliano, . Vercelli, Italy, Nov. 24, 1903. Son of Antonio Regis and Vittoria Bobba. Came to America in 1916. In Peabody since 1917, where he attended. public schools and Salem Commercial School. In the manufacturing field in Peabody since 1935. Married Margaret Cotti, Sept. 3, 1927. Children: Joseph V. Jr., born June 19, 1931 and Angela Joan, born Oct. 17, 1939. Mr. Regis is member of Chamber of Commerce, Jubilee Yacht Club of Beverly, Peabody Rifle and Revolver Club, U. S. Coast Guard, and presi- dent of Italian Benefit and Social Association. Fond of football, golf, bowling, travel and music. Active in civic affairs and in welfare of his community. His father, who came to U. S. A. in 1913, settled in Pea- body in 1917. Had following children: Domenica (Giolito) ; Filomena (Cavalloni) ; Joseph V .; Victor J .; Mario J .; and Guido V. Res .: 5 Dane St., Peabody.

REGIS, MARIO J. - Partner, Rex Leather Finishing Co., Peabody. Born Germany, March 9, 1910. Son of Antonio Regis and Vittoria Bobba. Came to America in 1916, settling in Peabody in 1917, where he at- tended public schools. Partner in Rex Leather Finishing Co. since 1944. Formerly associated with Regis Leather Co. Married Sarah Rossi of Peabody, July 4, 1936. Children: Maria Victoria, born May 16, 1938; and Mario Jr., born Aug. 6, 1943. Member: Italian Benefit and Social Association. Fond of football, hunting, travel and music. His father was born in Cigliano, Vercelli, Italy. Came to America in 1913, settling in Medford and in Peabody in 1917. Had the following children: Mrs. Domenica Giolito, Mrs. Filomena Cavalloni, Joseph V., Victor J., Mario J., and Guido V. Res .: 204 Washington St., Peabody, Mass.

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REGIS, VICTOR J .- Partner in Regis Leather Co., Peabody. Born Genoa, Italy, Jan. 15, 1907. Son of Antonio Regis and Vittoria Bobba. Came to America in 1916. Settled in Peabody in 1917. Educated in the public schools. Married Rose Marie Marazino of Medford, Mass., June 15, 1940. Member of Italian American Citizens' Club, the Italian Benefit and Social Assoc., etc. Favorite sports are hunting and fishing. His father, a native of Cigliano, Vercelli, Italy, came to America in 1913, settling in Peabody in 1917. Had six children (see brother Mario's Sketch). Res .: 23 No. Central St., Peabody.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 103

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