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ROMA EXTRACT CO .- 97-99 Cross St., Boston. Three childhood friends Joseph Graceffa, Vincenzo Contrino, Luigi Contrino, all born in Aragona, Agrigenti, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906, settling in Boston. In 1920 they founded the Roma Extract Co., which in 1923 was awarded a diploma with gold medal at the Rome Fair. The firm occupies a five story building on 97-99 Cross St., opposite Sumner Tunnel, in Boston, manufacturing flavoring extracts for liquors and cordials, specializing in the cure of spoiled wines, and making extracts to make wines. It also has a modern enological laboratory. The firm is the first and largest of its kind in New England. In 1938 a wholesale grocery dept., was added.
ROMAN, JOHN BAPTISTE-Ticket Agent, Hotel Touraine. Born Bos- ton, Dec. 13, 1895. Son of Frank A. Roman and Mary C. Guidi. Grad- uated: Mechanic Arts High and Tufts College, 1919, B.S. In U. S. Navy and Naval Reserve since 1917. Lt. finance officer training division first naval district of Boston. Married Mary Donovan of Boston, Nov. 11, 1928, a graduate of Burdett College. Member: Theta Delta Chi fraternity; Elks; and Key Club. Former member of Ancient Honorable Artillery Co. Mr. Roman's father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1888, settling in Boston, where he engaged in fruit and produce business. Res .: 42 Sheldon Rd., Newton Center.
ROMANO, ANTONIO V. - Proprietor, Romano Hardware Store, 731 Broadway, Revere. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, April 29, 1888. Son of Orazio Romano and Filomena Carbone. Attended public school in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1907. Was in the contracting business for 20 years and took part in reconstructing over 50 houses after the big Chelsea fire. In the hardware business since 1926. Married Olimpia Pasquale of Revere, June 14, 1914. Children: Clara, secretary to her father; Elba, former dressmaker, married to Henry Chamberlain; Mario, attended Northeastern University, a civil engineer, is first Lt. in U. S. Army Air Corps and in- structor in U. S. Air Corps; Olga, is secretary at Ration Board; all are graduates of Revere High School; and Anthony, student at Boston Latin School, is member of school's symphony orchestra. Mr. Romano is mem- ber and former treasurer, Order Sons of Italy; and pres. of San Giuseppe di Lapio Society. Active in civic, welfare, and political affairs. Fond of bocce playing, travel, art, music, and dramatics. Has a sister Mrs. Jo- sephine Palermo in Lynn and a brother Raffaele, in Lapio, Italy. Res .: 22 Ambrose St., Revere.
ROMANO, BIAGIO-Businessman. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, July, 1880. Son of Angelo and Caterina Romano. Came to America in 1900, settling in Fitchburg, where he engaged in grocery business for 35 years. Died in 1938. Was among the pioneer Italian American businessmen in Fitchburg and one of the most prominent in the Italian colony. Was mar- ried to Carmela Castello of Pescopennatro, Campobasso, Italy, May 8, 1905. Children: Mary, a graduate of Fitchburg High and Bay Path In- stitute of Springfield, married to Raymond Malo of Leominster, Nov. 3, 1942, who has been in U. S. Navy since 1919, now chief warrant officer. One daughter, Irene. Mr. Romano's other children are Louis, a graduate of Rensselaer Politechnic Institute, in charge of father's store; Jennette, married to John Sullivan; Armand and William, veterans U. S. Army. All the children graduated from Fitchburg High School. Res .: 136 Harvard St., Fitchburg.
ROMANO, DANTE - Manager, Liggetts Drug Store of Kenmore Sq., Boston. Born Boston, Nov. 16, 1906. Son of Attorney Saverio Romano and Emma Pettiti. Graduated from English High School in 1924 and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy in 1928, Ph.G. In the service of Lig- getts since 1929, manager since 1935. Married Josephine Murphy of Bos- ton, a dental hygienist, Nov. 28, 1933. Children: Carole and Diane. Mem- .ber: American Pharmaceutical Ass'n. Fond of football, baseball, golf,
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horseback riding. A lover of music. Father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Res .: 64 Goodnough St., Brighton.
ROMANO, FRANK-Master Mechanic, Teacher, Lt. in U. S. Navy. Was. born Fitchburg, March 15, 1922. Son of Frank A. Romano and Pasqualina Zarrelli. Graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1939 and Fitchburg State Teachers College, with highest honors. Married Jessie Allen of Fitchburg, May 15, 1939, a graduate of Fitchburg High School. One daughter, Judith, born March 31, 1939. Mr. Romano is Lt. (j. g.) in the U. S. Navy, Aeronautical Navigation, where he also teaches. He has also completed courses at M. I. T. and at Norfolk, Virginia Aeronautical School. He is a celestial navigation graduate of Hertford, North Carolina and Shawnee, Okla. University. Teaches at Banana River, Florida Aero- nautical and Navigation School of Naval Air Corps. Res .: 29 View St., Fitchburg.
ROMANO, FRANK ANTHONY - Architectural Engineer and General Contractor, 97 Harvard St., Fitchburg. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, March 10, 1886. Son of Catello Romano and Mariantonia Matarazzo. Educated in the public and private schools of his native town. Came to America in 1901, settling in Fitchburg, Mass. In 1904 he returned to Italy, where he studied architectural engineering in Naples for three years. In business in Fitchburg since 1908. From 1918-21, he was employed as general in- spector by U. S. Government in Washington, D. C. Married Pasqualina Zarrelli, Sept. 25, 1907. Children: Catello, associated with his father; Nicholas, a general contractor in Leominster; Mary; Frank, Jr., Lt. in U. S. Navy; Pasquale, in U. S. Army Air Corps. All are Fitchburg High School graduates, and Rita is a student. Member: Elks, Eagles, and Italian American Citizens' Club. Has traelvled extensively in Europe, Mexico, U. S. and Canada. His father came to America in 1877, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Fitchburg. Had the fol- lowing children: Frank, Albert, Carmela, Domenic and Ralph, state en- gineer. Res .: 97 Harvard St., Fitchburg.
ROMANO, FRANK C .- Physician and Surgeon. Born North Kingstown, R. I., March 1, 1910. Son of John Romano and Drusalina Malgieri. Edu- cation: Roxbury Preparatory School; Brown University; Villanova College, 1935, B.S. in biology; Georgetown University Medical School; Middlesex University School of Medicine and Midwest Medical College, 1940, M.D .. Interne at St. Luke's Hospital and Woonsocket, R. I. General Hospital. In general practice in Natick, Mass., since 1942. On staff of Framingham Community Hospital. Physician for town of Wayland, for state guard of Natick, for Order Sons of Italy and the Eagles. Married Mary Drink- water of Belmont, July 27, 1941, a graduate of Watertown High School. Children: Carmine Francis, born July 4, 1942 and John, born Feb. 6, 1945. His father was born in Amorosi, Benevento, Italy. Came to Amer- ica in 1898, settling in North Kingstown, R. I. as manufacturer, travelled extensively here and abroad. Had the following children: Mrs. Amalia Manginelli; Michael; Ernest; George, in U. S. Army; Frank; Randolph S., physician and director of Framingham Community Hospital. Res .: 21 West Central St., Natick, Mass.
ROMANO, FRANK P. - Businessman. Born Salemi, Trapani, Italy, April 1, 1898. Son of Peter Romano and Francesca Terranova. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1910. Lived in Rockland, Maine for 10 years. In Fitchburg since 1920. Worked for Crocker, Burbank and Co. for 15 years. In business with Mr. Ignazio Terranova, known as Fairmount Cafe of Fitchburg since 1934. Married Josephine Renda of Rockland, Maine, Nov. 28, 1916. Children: Peter, graduate of Fitchburg High School and attended College, now Lt. in U. S. Army Air Corps; Frances, married to Ray L'Atoile, of East Jeffrey, N. H .; and Vettina (Tina) graduate of Fitchburg High School, married
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to Anthony Alerio of Fitchburg. Member of Italian American Citizens' Club, Salemitani Society; Order of Eagles; and Carl Albert Society. Has a sister, Josephine, living in Italy. Res .: 270 Franklin Rd., Fitchburg.
ROMANO, GUY A .- General Manager, Keystone Upholstering, Inc., 15 Chardon St., Boston. Born East Boston, Aug. 2, 1909. Son of John Ro- mano and Annunziata Gangone. Educated in the public schools here and in Italy. In the service of the Keystone Upholstering, Inc., since 1938. Married Josephine Maffeo of East Boston, Nov. 22, 1931. Children: Theresa Anna; and John Anthony. Mr. Romano is active in civic affairs. Fond of baseball, boxing, wrestling, travel and music. His father was born in Albanella, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in East. Boston, in the service of the Standard Oil Co. of New York for 40 years. Had the following children: Mrs. Angelina De Simone; Mrs. Anna Bato- lati; Guy A .; Louis; Oswald; Edmund; Mrs. Rose De Benardo; Colunibus (in U. S. Army overseas) ; Joseph (in U. S. Navy South Pacific) and Mary. Res .: 354 Cornell St., Roslindale.
ROMANO, JOHN B .- Candy maker. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, Feb. 27, 1894. Son of Joseph Romano and Carmela Rizza. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1912, settling in Everett. Candy maker since 1918. Was in the employ of Merrimack Candy Mfg. for 18 years and foreman at C. A. Briggs Candy Mfg. Co. of Cambridge since 1936. Mr. Romano married Rosina Carbone, Nov. 11, 1920, a native of Boston. Children: Robert F., attended Arlington High, is in U. S. Army overseas; Frances Antoinette, graduate of Arlington High is bookkeeper; and Rose Marie, student. Mr. Romano is fond of gardening, travel and music. Hobby-poultry. His father came to U. S. in 1895, died in 1896. Had the following children: late Domenico, killed in action, Italian Army World War I; Mrs. Josephine Carbone; and John B. One step child, Alfonso, a fruit dealer in E. Boston. Res .: 314 Forest St., Arlington Heights.
ROMANO, HENRY ANDREW-Born Boston, June 19, 1902. Son of Antonio Romano and Tomasina Basso. Graduated from Eliot School in 1915 and from Twentieth Century Identification Laboratories, E.P.E. degree, in fingerprinting. Representative of Anhauser Busch Inc. of Bos- ton since 1930. Formerly in the baking business. Married Anna Acco- mando of Boston, June 27, 1923. Children: Henry, Jr. and Robert Eu- gene. Mr. Romano is past grand knight and past district deputy of An- sonia Council, K. of C .; president of St. Leonard's Holy Name Society and member of St. Leonard's Church Choir; Councillor of St. Mary's. Church Athletic Club. Takes active part in civic affairs, amateur theatri- cals and in coaching. His father was born in Grottaminarda, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1894, settling in Boston. Mother came to America in 1896. Parents of eight children now living. Res .: 443 Broad- way, Somerville.
ROMANO, MARIO JOSEPH - Instructor of Mathematics and Coach. Plymouth High School. Born Plymouth, April 15, 1911. Son of Pietro Romano and Adele Ghiglione. Graduated: Plymouth High in 1929; Bos- ton College in 1933, Ph.B., Boston College graduate school in 1934, Ed.M., In the service of Plymouth High since 1935. Married Elizabeth Barengo of Plymouth, July 5, 1937. Children: Peter John, born Sept. 4, 1938 and Reeta Elizabeth, born Dec. 27, 1941. Member: Plymouth Teachers Assoc., Pres. Plymouth Civic Assoc., Mass. Coach Assoc. Was member of his high school and college baseball and football teams. Is member of Eastern Football and National Basketball Officials Assoc. At Boston College he was selected as an all Eastern football player and at same year (1932) was selected on the all U. S. Italian teams. His parents were born in Pastorana, Alessandria, Italy. Came to America in 1906, settling in Ply- mouth. Had the following children: Alfonse, is in U. S. Army Air Force;
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Mario Joseph; Dario, is in U. S. Navy. Res .: Carver Rd., R.F.D., Ply- mouth.
ROMANO, NICHOLAS ALBERT-General Contractor. Born Fitchburg, Aug. 3, 1913. Son of Frank Romano and Pasqualina Zarelli. Graduated from Fitchburg High School and Fitchburg Business College. General contracting business since 1932, specializing in building and remodelling homes. Married Dea Corbino of Leominster, April 30, 1938, daughter of Vincenzo Corbino, one of the first Italian American settlers of Leominster and a leading Italo American citizen. One daughter, Deanna May, born March 3, 1940. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Italian American Citizens' Club. Fond of baseball, football, boxing, flying, travel and classical music. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1901, settling in Fitchburg, where he has since been in the contracting field. Had the following six children: Charles, Nicholas, Mary, Frank Jr., Lt. in U. S. Navy Air Force, Pasquale, U. S. Army Air Corps and Rita. Res .: 127 Lancaster St., Leominster.
ROMANO, PETER JEREMIAH-Proprietor Yellow Cab of Wakefield. Also insurance agent and merchant. Born Wakefield, Aug. 13, 1916. Son of Nicolo Romano and Filomena Bernabeo. Graduated from Wakefield High School; attended Boston University; graduated from Suffolk Uni- versity Law School in 1941, L.L.B. In business since 1939. Active in civic and political movements. Member: Elks, and Italian American Citi- zens' Club. Fond of baseball, golf, skiing and swimming. Lover of travel and music. His father was born in Teramo, Chieti, Italy. Came to Amer- ica in 1910, settling in New York, later in Wakefield as business man. Had the following two children: Louise, married to Guido J. Santonelli and Peter Jeremiah of this writing. Res .: 15 Columbia Rd., Wakefield.
ROMANO, PHLORENTINE-Taxi business. Born Charlestown, May 23, 1896. Son of Vito Antonio Romano and Josephine Santosuosso. Educa- tion: Lawrence Academy; Vermont Academy; Colby Academy; Berkeley Prep., and Boston University School of Business Administration. Owner and operator, Independent Taxi business in Boston since 1929. Married Katheryn Janet Rant, April 19, 1922, a native of Revere. Children: George A., graduate Medford High, is veteran U. S. Army World War II, holder of the Purple Heart for distinguished service; Robert F., graduate Medford High, is in U. S. Army in Germany; and Albert E., is student. Mr. Romano's father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 90's, settling in Boston, in the meat market business. Had the following children: Phlorentine, Elsie, Frank, George, Melvin, Isa- bella, Dora, Anthony, and Gladys. Grandfather Giovanni, came to U. S. with General G. Garibaldi. Res .: 248 Willis Ave., Medford.
ROMANO, RANDOLPH S .- Physician and Surgeon. Director, Framing- ham Community Hospital. Born North Kingston, R. I., Sept. 29, 1911. Son of John Romano and Drusalina Malgieri. Educated in Italy, 1923-25; Roxbury School; Brown University, Villanova College; Middlesex School of Medicine, 1940, M.D. Interne at St. Luke's Hospital, Newburgh, N. Y. and Woonsocket, R. I. General Hospital. In general practice in Framing- ham since 1941. Dr. Romano founded the Framingham Community Hos- pital in 1942, containing facilities for 32 beds and 15 bassonettes with all modern equipments. Has been the means whereby over dozen doctors have located in the vicinity of Framingham, who use the Community Hospital facilities, among this group are several specialists. Married Alice Holmes of North Kingston, R. I., Sept. 1, 1935, a former student of R. I. State College. Children: Frances D., George C., Randolph H., and Alice E. Member: Order Sons of Italy, Colombo Society, Eagles, and Foresters. Has travelled in Italy, Switzerland and France. Active in civic and political affairs. His father, a native of Amorosi, Benevento, Italy, came to America in 1898, settling in North Kingston, R. I. as wine
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manufacturer. Travelled extensively in So. America, Germany and Eng- land. Had the following children: Mrs. Amalia Manginelli; Michael; . Ernest; George, in U. S. Army; Frank, a physician in Natick; and Ran- dolph. Office: in Saxonville. Office: 403 Waverly. Res .: 272 Concord St., Framingham.
ROMASCO, ANTHONY N. - Manager, Romasco Monumental Works, East Hartford Ave., No. Uxbridge. Born Uxbridge, Feb. 11, 1927. Son of Nicholas Romasco and Jessie Terrano. Attended High School. Man- ager of his late father's business since 1942. Member of Eagles. His. father was born in Letto Manopella, Chieti, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1904. Learned the monumental trade in Vermont. Established his monumental. business in 1919, now carried on by his son Anthony Romasco. He was married to Jessie Terrano of Providence, Feb. 14, 1920. Was a veteran U. S. Army World War I, where he was a band musician and a bugler. Was member of American Legion; "40 and 8"; and Eagles. Had the fol- lowing children: Robert, is in U. S. Army; Salvatore, is in U. S. Navy; Anthony N .; Irene; and Dorothy. Res .: 95 Elm St., Uxbridge.
ROMEO, ANTHONY-Among pioneer Italian American mail carriers of Cambridge. Born South Boston, March 8, 1898. Son of Frank Romeo and Anna Falco. Graduated from Mechanical Arts High School in 1915. In the service of East Cambridge Post Office Dept. since 1929. Served in World War II. Married Angela Lisano of Belmont, Nov. 25, 1943, daughter of Morris Lisano and Carmela Nestasi. Fond of baseball, foot- ball, hockey, travelling and music. Hobby-sign painting. Parents were. natives of Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1892, settling in South Boston. They had the following eight children: John, state inspector; Louis; Antonette; Delmonica; Anthony; Catherine, Mary and Joseph. Res .: 214 Fairweather St., Cambridge.
ROMEO, SALVATORE - Physician, Surgeon and College Professor. Born in Gerace Superiore, Calabria, Italy, Dec. 23, 1902. Son of Gaetano, Romeo and Catherine Galluzzo. Brought to America in 1908, settling in Springfield, where he graduated from Central High School. Settled in Cambridge in 1921. Attended: Tufts College; Middlesex Pre-medical; Middlesex College of Medicine. Graduated from Missouri College of Med- icine, 1927, M.D. In general practice of medicine and surgery since 1928. Graduate work at Boston College. Teacher of Physiology at College of Physicians and Surgeons in Boston since 1935. Speaker for State Cancer Committee since 1940. Married Beatrice Olive O'Neil of Lynn, a graduate nurse of Middlesex Hospital. Children: Thomas and Joanne. Office and Res .: 294 Huron Ave., Cambridge.
ROMOLO, JOHN J .- Pastor of Italian Congregational Church of East Boston. Born Ischia, Naples, Italy, Dec. 15, 1885. Son of John Romolo and Restituta Cortese. Graduated from Ginnasio-Liceo-Genovesi of Naples in 1905 and from University of Naples in 1909, Dr. of Jurisprudence. Came to U. S. in 1909. Graduated, Auburn Theological Seminary in 1914. Founded Italian Trinity Presbyterian Church of Somerville in 1914, was its. pastor from 1914-1926. Pastor of Italian Congregational Church of East Boston since 1926. He is also in charge of the Italian Mission of Revere which he founded in 1937. Rev. Romolo has been active in newspaper work. Former editor of his paper "The Awakening" for a year and has contributed numerous articles to newspapers and magazines. Author of short stories. Lecturer. Attended Suffolk Law School for three years. Instructor of Italian at Boston University. Member and former secretary of the Boston Italian Ministerial Ass'n and member of Congregational Club of Massachusetts. Married Concetta Mottola in 1912. Children: Alma, married to John Mancini; Johanna; Flora, married to Anthony Guglielmo; and John, veteran U. S. Navy. Rev. Romolo's father, a city clerk of Ischia, Italy, had the following children: Orsolina; Dr. Francesco;
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James; John J .; and Angelina, married to Count Nicola Lauro of Ischia, Italy. Res .: 97 Horace St., East Boston.
RONCARATI, LUIGI-Restauranteer. Born Bologna, Italy, March 4, 1884. Son of Giovanni Roncarati and Paola Borgati. Educated in the public schools of Bologna. Came to America in 1904, settling in Spring- field. In the restaurant business in Worcester since 1911. Married the late Lena Guerra, who died in Worcester in 1921. Member of Venice So- ciety of Springfield since 1905; Regina Elena Society and Worcester Italian Country Club. Has travelled extensively in Europe, Havana, Canada and United States. Fond of baseball, bocce, hunting, art and music. Has the following brothers and sisters: Gaetano, Maria, Alda, Celestina and Ales- sandro. Res .: 161 Millbrook St., Worcester. Bus .: 17 School St., Wor- cester.
RONDINA, LOUIS GEORGE-Born Ponte Allagna, Lucca, Italy, July 30, 1871. Son of Joseph Rondina and Aurora Dalli. Came to U. S. in 1879, settling in Boston, where he was educated in the public schools. Was in the service of G. Angelo Fruit Co., of Boston for 36 years and partner for 20 years. Travelled extensively in Italy in 1929. Married Emilia Fortunata Guidi, July 11, 1895, a native of Boston. Children: Arthur, a veteran of U. S. Navy World War I, is in the service of U. S. Navy Yard of Boston; Edmund E., attended Huntington School of Boston, is supervisor at H. P. Wealtch Co .; Aura Louise, graduate of Winchester English High; Louis H., a graduate of Winchester English High, is man- ager of the N. H. Wealtch Co., of Keene, N. H., married to Alice E. Wealtch of Ruxbury. Mr. Rondina is member of Hommatt Lodge, A. F. & A. M. of East Boston and all other Masonic degrees to the 32nd. Active in civic affairs and sponsorer of worthy causes. His father who came to U. S. in 1872 was among the pioneer Italian settlers in Boston, where he engaged as cabinet maker. Had the following children: Peter E., a wood carver; late Mrs. Emilia Buteri; Louis George; and John Anthony. Res .: 121 Highland Ave., Winchester.
RONDINA, JOHN ANTHONY - Foreman, delivery section of Boston Back Bay Post Office. Born Cambridge, June 24, 1882. Son of Joseph Rondina and Aurora Dalli. Graduated from Cambridge High School in 1901 and attended Boston College. Entered the service of Boston Post Office, as substitute in 1907; appointed clerk in 1910; and foreman since 1922. Married Catherine Alice Conlin of Somerville, Aug. 15, 1909. Chil- dren: John Anthony, attended Boston College, now in Postal Service; Kenneth Louis, U. S. Army; Harold Edmund, U. S. Army; and Thomas William, also U. S. Army. Mr. Rondina is among the pioneer Italian Americans to enter the Boston P. O. Member: Postal Supervisors Ass'n. Fond of football, baseball, travel and grand opera. His parents were. natives of Ponte Allagna, Lucca, Italy. Came to America in 1872. Res .: 40 Simpson Ave., Somerville.
ROSA, ALBERT ULYSSES-Attorney at Law. Born Taurasi, Avellino, Italy, June 20, 1908. Son of Antonio Rosa and Maria Memmolo. Brought to America in 1910, settling in East Boston. Graduated from E. Boston High School in 1925. Attended Harvard University School of Engineer- ing. Graduated from Suffolk School of Law in 1932, L.L.B. (cum laude). In general practice in East Boston since 1932. Married Aug. 19,1939 to Helen Chase Sargent of Stratton, Maine, a graduate of Farmington Normal School and of Peter Bent Brigham School of Medicine. Member: Local and State Bar Ass'ns; Selective Service Board; chairman of Rationing Board. Father came to America in 1907. Office: 18 Meridian St. Res .: 164 Bayswater St., East Boston.
ROSA, GEORGE JOHN-Partner, Rosa Restaurant, Inc., 154 North St., Pittsfield. Born Pignello, Vicenza, Italy, Sept. 6, 1894. Son of Gio- vanni Rosa and Maria Farinon. Attended public school in his native town.
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Came to America in 1910, settling in Pittsfield. Associated with his brother Gino in restaurant business since 1920. Formerly chef with United Hotel Co. of U. S., which travelled from coast to coast. Also proprietor of the Rosa Restaurant of North Adams, which is being managed by the third brother, Gilio. Mr. Rosa served in U. S. Army during World War I. Married Millie Virginia Paterno, Sept. 14, 1931. One son, George John Jr., born Aug. 10, 1934. Member: American Legion. Parents visited U. S. A. in 1921, now in Italy. Res .: 248 State Rd., No. Adams, Mass.
ROSA, GINO - Partner, Rosa Restaurant, 154 North St., Pittsfield. Born Pignello, Vincenza, Italy, Jan. 11, 1897. Son of Giovanni Rosa and Maria Farinon. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1913, settling in Pittsfield. Served in U. S. Army World War I. In restaurant business with his other two brothers, George and Gilio since 1920. Married Marie Bondi of Pittsfield, Nov. 11, 1929. Children: Barbara Ann and Joan Arlene. Member: American Legion (past commander of Lee Post), and Elks. Former Berkshire County bowling champion. A lover of travelling and music. Parents visited America in 1921. They had the following children: Gino, George, Gilio, Pierina and Amelia. Res .: 43 Gordon St., Pittsfield.
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