Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 118

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

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SISCA, LOUIS ALBERT-Proprietor, Louis A. Sisca Barber Shop, 572 Bedford St., Fall River. Born Fall River, March 23, 1900. Son of Gabriele Sisca and Filomena Inderi. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1921. Married Antoinette Ciccone of Fall River, May 13, 1918. Chil- dren: Antoinette Louise, born Oct. 9, 1919; Anita Philomena, born Sept. 3, 1923, is hair stylist; and Louis Jr., born Aug. 31, 1928, is student. Mr. Sisca is member of Elks, ass't venerable Order Sons of Italy; first vice- president Master Barber Ass'n; member Republican City Committee since 1925. Chairman Ward Five Republican City Committee. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in San Pietro, Reggio di Cala- bria, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 70's was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fall River. Had following children: Mrs. Josephine Parise; Mrs. Carmela Saulino; Mrs. Luisa Ventura; Mrs. Lena Caruso; Pasquale, proprietor of Sisca Variety store; Louis Albert; Rose, a technician at Fall River Hospital; Mrs. Jennie Imbroglia; Edith, and Gabriel, who is dentist in Norristown, Penn. Res .: 1053 Bedford St., Fall River.

SMANIA, RUDOLPH D .- Pharmacist. Born Villa del Conte, Padua, Italy, Oct. 24, 1888. Son of Antonio and Aucilla Smania. Educated here and abroad. In U. S. since 1912. In Springfield since 1918. Registered pharmacist since 1920. Proprietor of Smania Drug Co., of Springfield since 1928. Formerly owner of several well-known drug stores in Spring- field. Member of American Pharmaceutical Ass'n. Married Cesira Luigia Valentini of Aquila, Italy, March 30, 1918. One daughter, Elda A. Smania, a graduate of Cathedral High School and from Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1942, PhG., registered pharmacist since 1942, now manager of her father's drug store of 925 Main St., Springfield. Res .: 858 White St., East Longmeadow.

SMEDILE, SEBASTIAN RAY-Attorney-at-Law and Research Engineer. Born Gualtieri, Messina, Italy, July 31, 1897. Son of Stefano Smedile and Rosa Calapa. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Boston. Graduated: English High School and Boston University School of Law. Completed his course in engineering science, at Mass. Extension University: In general practice of law since 1924. Was for number of years associated with Judge Felix Forte. Member of Mass. Bar and of New Hampshire Bar. Author "Essencials of Prima Facie" "Notes on Mass. Practices" and numerous articles on science. Has conducted extensive experimentations on gravi- tational forces which will lead to industrial revolutionary developments throughout the world. His father came to U. S. in 1899, settling in Boston as foreman at Plants Mfg. Co. Had two children: Sebastian Ray and Catherine, married to Anthony Trovato of Boston. Office 568 Washing- ton St., Wellesley. Res .: Wellesley.

SOLANO PROF. LOUIS F .- Romance philology, Harvard University. Born Naples, Italy, March 23, 1904. Graduated from Harvard 1924, A.B., 1925, A.M., 1931, Ph.D. Instructor in Romance languages and literature at Harvard 1931-40, tutor in modern languages since 1931, associate pro- fessor since 1940. Member: Modern language Ass'ns, Medical Academy etc.

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SOLARI, EDWARD J. - Manager of Boston Metropolitan Dept. of Employers Fire Ins. Co. Born Revere, Oct. 29, 1906. Son of John Solari and Catherine Rovegno. Graduated from Revere High School in 1925. Attended Boston College and took special extension courses at Insurance Library Ass'n. In the insurance field with above company since 1926, manager since 1936. Married Anne Flynn of Revere, April 19, 1932. Chil- dren: Mary Ann and William John. Member: Boston College Alumni Ass'n and Boston Board of Fire Underwriters. Father was born in Boston in 1870. Mother, a native of Genoa, Italy. His grandfather was a native of Cicagna, Genoa, Italy, settled in Boston in 1860. Office: 1 Liberty Sq., Boston. Res .: 77 Lovell Rd., Melrose.

SOLAZZO, ANTONIO-Landscape Gardener and General Contractor, 711 Central St., Lowell. Born Barile, Potenza, Italy, Feb. 22, 1890. Son of Giovanni Solazzo and Elisabetta Simone. Came to U. S. in 1909, settling in Lowell. In landscape business since March 17, 1919. Married Nicoletta Nigro of Lawrence, also a native of Barile, Potenza, Italy, April 19, 1915. Children: Elizabeth, graduate of Lowell High and Lowell Commercial College, now sister of charity at St. Peter's Parish of Lowell; John, grad- uate of Lowell High, associated with his father in business; Florence, graduate of Lowell High school; Angelina, graduate of Lowell High and of Lowell Commercial College. Mr. Solazzo, has been member of several associations. His father came to U. S. in 1914, settling in Lowell. Had the following children: Antonio; Rosa, married to Michael DeNicola; Angelo, a landscape gardener; Camilla, married to John Simone. Res .: 711 Central St., Lowell.

SOLIMENE, JOSEPH-Solimene Programs, 110 State St., Boston. Born Atripalda, Avellino, Italy, Feb. 22, 1893. Graduated from Bocconi Univer- sity of Milan, as doctor of Economic Science. Captain in the Italian Army, World War I. In America since 1922. Established the Solimene Radio Advertising in 1937, Station WNCOP, later Station WMEX. Also. newspaper correspondence of "Il Progresso Italo Americano of New York." Formerly sales agent. Married Ida Triscino of Naples, Italy, May 11, 1917. Children: Lydia, graduate Newton High and Wellesley College, B. A., and. M.A .; Augustus, graduate, Newton High and Harvard University, B.A., is radio announcer, Station WNAC; Wilfred and Norma, are students. Mr. Solimene is fond of all sports. Lover of art, travel and music. Res .: 29 Radcliff Rd., Waban, Newton.

SOLOMITA, MICHAEL A .- Accountant, 44 High St., Brockton. Born Frigento, Avellino, Italy, Jan. 6, 1901. Son of Joseph Solomita and Rosaria Ranaudo. Came to U. S. in 1911, settling in Brockton, where he attended public schools and graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in 1926. Took special income tax course at Harvard. Officer manager, Brockton Motor Car Co., 1926-32. In business since 1934. Mar- ried Mary A. Celidonio of Boston, Oct. 11, 1930, a graduate of St. Patrick High School. Children: Anne Marie, born Nov. 20, 1931; Theresa Louise, born Dec. 31, 1933; Catherine Rose, born Sept. 12, 1935; Mary Elizabeth, born Nov. 18, 1937, and Margaret Helen, born April 22, 1941. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Kiwanis Club; Cardinal O'Connoll Assembly, fourth degree Knights of Columbus and Italian Scholarship fund. His father came to U. S. in 1904, settling in Brockton as shoe operator. Had follow- ing children: Adelina, Michael A., Charles and Anthony. Res .: 17 Bright. St., Brockton.

SONDRINI, DOMENICK-Partner with Angelo Belardini, Highland Restaurant, 108 Fenn St., Pittsfield. Born Postalesio, Sondrio, Italy, Jan. 17, 1902. Son of Abbondio Sondrini and Clara Bianchi. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1922, settling in Pittsfield. In restaurant business since 1936. Formerly cook at Bond Hotel of Hart-

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ford. Married Adelina Belardini, May 16, 1930. Children: Irene, Rudolph, and Clara. Fond of baseball, basketball, boxing, hunting, travel and grand opera. His father was town clerk for many years in Postalesio, Sondrio, Italy. Had following children: Peter, John, Domenick and Attilio. Res .: 56 Holmes St., Pittsfield.

SORACE, DOMINIC-Manager, Tony's Cafe, 24a Summer St., Lynn. Born Boston, March 21, 1914. Son of Frank Sorace and Angelina Di Matteo. Educated in Boston public schools. In the service of Tony's Cafe since 1943. Formerly in the trucking business in Boston and guard at East Boston Airport. Married Olive Ciampa of East Boston, Jan. 29, 1935, a graduate of East Boston High. Children: Donald and Kenneth Anthony. Member of the Elks Lodge of Winthrop. Fond of football, baseball, travel and music. Former 160-lb. amateur boxer. His father was born in Calabria, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1908, settling in Boston, in fruit and produce field. Had one son Dominic of this writing. Res .: 140 Leyden St., East Boston.

SORBELLO, PHILIP G .-. Proprietor, Philip Bros. Barber Shop, 451 Stewart St., Boston. Born Giarre Reposto, Catania, Italy, July 18, 1893. Son of Russell Sorbello and Josephine Fichera. Educated in the elementary and High schools in Italy, where he also learned the barber's trade. Came to U. S. in 1910, settling in Boston. In business since 1934. Formerly barber in several leading shops in Boston and New York. Instrumental in bringing about sanitary improvements in the Boston barber shops. Mr. Sorbello completed his course of study in barber science school at the National Educational Council of the A.M.B. of America. Married Tina Lombardo of East Weymouth, Jan. 7, 1917. Member of Esperia Lodge A.F. & A. M. and of the Master Barbers Ass'n. Fond of hunting, boxing, horsebackriding, sailing and music. Has a brother Salvatore, barber at Jordan Marsh's Beauty Salon; another brother Isidoro, a veteran of World War I, is in Italy, and a sister Giovannina, married to Santi Cocuzza, a noted physician and surgeon, who was colonel in the Italian army medical corps, World War I. Res .: 19 Bonner Ave., Medford.

SORDILLO, FORTUNATO-Assistant Director of Music, Boston Public Schools. Born Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy, July 4, 1885. Son of Antonio and Maria D'Aquino. Came to U. S. in 1899, settling in Boston. Married Lena Siragusa, April 29, 1914. Mr. Sordillo has been associated with bands as performer and director since the age of nine. Director of bands in Boston public school; organizer and director of Boston Fire Dept. Band; Alexander Graham Bell Post Band; Newton Constabulary Band and Sordillo's Concert Band. Trombone and baritone soloist with Boston Sym- phony orchestra. Played at Boston Grand Opera Co .; Pryor, B. A. Rolfe and Souza Bands; soloist at San Francisco Exposition in 1915. Chairman of New England Music Festival. Author of several books on musical instruments and composer of concert music and marches. Res .: 102 Lake St., Brighton.

SORDILLO GIUSEPPE-Proprietor, Sordillo & Sons, dealers in Euro- pean seeds, plants, shrubs, insecticides, fertilizers. Born Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy, Nov. 25, 1868. Son of Gioacchino Sordillo and Pasqualina Cafone. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Served in the Italian Army (cavalry) for five years. Married Consiglia Martignetti of Gadida, Avellino, Nov. 11, 1896. Children: Ermino, veteran of World War I; Pas- qualina; Angelina; Amadeo; Americo; Elvira; Maria; Anthony; Albert; Anita; Eleanor, and Alfred. Mr. Sordillo came to U. S., March 19, 1901, settling in Boston, where he began in the seed business in 1907. This is the only Italian American business of its kind in Mass. Fond of reading, current events and politics. Bus .: 178 Hanover St. Res .: 180 Hanover St., Boston.

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SORRENTINI, NICOLA (late)-Born in Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy. Son of Pasquale Sorrentini and Palmira Cappucci (a public school teacher in Italy). Came to U. S. in 1908, settling in East Boston, where he engaged as printer, merchant and real estate. Married Erminia Guarini of his native town, Feb. 8, 1914, daughter of Vincenzo Guarini and Elisa- betta Ciani. She was born Nov. 12, 1886 and came to America in 1908. Mr. and Mrs. Sorrentini had following children: Palmira, graduate East Boston High, is married to Charles Salimbini of East Boston; Yolanda, graduate East Boston High and Burdett College, is secretary at United Rubber Workers of America (CIO) since 1944, and Gloria, graduate of East Boston High, is student of Emmanuel College. Res .: 87 Porter St., East Boston.

SORRENTINO, JOSEPH ANTHONY - Proprietor, Sorrentino Barber Shop, 21 Exchange St., Lynn. Born Grottaminarda, Avellino, Italy, Feb. 28, 1888. Son of Biagio Sorrentino and Brigida Cerulla. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1901, settling in Concord, where he learned the barber's trade. In business in Lynn since 1919. Married Eva Morin of Franklin, N. H., May 6, 1929. Member of Master Barbers Union. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1896, settled in Concord, N. H., as city employee. Had following children: Joseph A .; James; Edith, married to Daniel Cusano and Mrs. Constance Lombardo. Res .: 26 Green St., Lynn.

SOTTILE, ANTHONY WILLIAM-City Auditor, Pittsfield. Born Pitts- field, March 21, 1910. Son of Nicholas Sottile and Rosina Alberti. Grad- uated from Pittsfield High School in 1928 and Bentley School of Account- ing and Finance in 1930. Special courses at Westfield State Normal School. City auditor since Jan. 15, 1938. Formerly with Carl E. Lonegren and Co., as junior partner. Also engaged in public accounting and tax consultant. Married Mary Sonsini of Pittsfield, June 14, 1937. Two sons, Anthony Jr., and John David. Member: Faccioli Club; Order Sons of Italy; director Pittsfield Professional Baseball Club; director of Boy Scouts of America, Berkshire County Council. His father was born in Isnello, Palermo, Italy. Came to America in 1902, settling in Pittsfield. Had following children: Anthony, Mario, Edward and Caroline. Res .: 41 Bartlett Ave., Pittsfield.

SPADAFORA, JOSEPH JR .- President, Liberty Shoe Machinery Corp., 12 Summer St., Lynn. Born Malden, Sept. 13, 1913. Son of Joseph Spada- fora and Mary Caldarone. Graduated from Medford High and served in the U. S. Army in Europe, taking part in the invasion of Africa and Italy. In business since 1930. Member V. F. W. Fond of hockey, horsebackriding, travel and music. His father (a veteran of Italian Navy, whose brother Salvatore was former mayor of Messina) came to U. S. in 1905, settling in Boston in the machinery business. Has the following children: Mrs. Rose Rinciari; Lena; Joseph Jr .; and I. Edward, who attended North- eastern University, is associated with his father as general machinist, married to Phyllis Harvey of Natick, they have two children: Edward and Joan. All of Mr. Spadafora's children are graduates of Medford High school. Res .: 1 Water St., Medford.

SPADAFORA, PAUL-Owner, Spadafora Shoe Store, 382 Water St., Fitchburg. Born Brooklyn, N. Y. June 14, 1896. Son of Michael Spada- fora and Marianna Gargano. Educated in the Fitchburg public schools. In business since 1928. Married Jennette Sacino, July 7, 1924. Children: Marion, graduate of St. Bernard High School and Burdett College, medi- cal secretary; Michael and Roselin are students of St. Bernard High school. Member of Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of all sports, lover of travel and music. His father was born in Grumento Nova, Potenza, Italy. Came to America in 1888. Established shoe business in Fitchburg in 1900, now carried on by son Paul. Retired, living in East Boston. Had

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following children: Jennette, married to Peter Ferrara; Paul; Mildred, married to James Di Geronimo; Rosanna, married to Peter J. Levanti; Anthony, proprietor of Orient Height Pharmacy of East Boston and Maria, married to Matthew Mirabello. Res .: 380 Water St., Fitchburg.

SPADARO, SALVATORE-Businessman. Born Messina, Italy, Novem- ber 4, 1891. Son of Francesco Spadaro and Anna Angelone. Came to America in 1906, settling in Boston. Married Josephine Quarteroni in 1920. One son, Frank, a musician (saxophone player). Mr. Spadaro was for 20 years proprietor of the Spadaro and Son, fruit and produce dealers. Now in the service of Arthur F. Cummings Co. Fond of all sports and a lover of music. His father was a native of Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Boston, engaged in the fruit business for over 30 years. Res .: 190 North St., Boston.

SPADEA, FRANCIS A .- Custom tailor and designer. Born Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy, June 19, 1894. Son of Giuseppe Spadea and Clementina Rotella. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912. In the custom tailoring business in Brockton for 14 years, and in New York for three years. Veteran U. S. Army, World War I, in France 82nd Div. In 1942 he joined the Douglas Aircraft Co. Inc. Was sent to their overseas project, where he organized tailor shops for U. S. Army and for American civilians in numerous places in Africa, Australia and New Zealand. Award- ed the lapel medallion for his distinguished service. Married Dora Bonacci of New York, March 2, 1924. Children: Eugenia C., graduate of Mt. Claire Teachers College, and Joseph, student of Manhattan College School of Engineering, is in U. S. Navy Officers training school at Chicago Univer- sity. Mr. Spadea is member of K. of C. and American Legion. Active in civic and political affairs. Res .: Cambridge.

SPADEA, NICHOLAS-Proprietor, Economy Service Stations Co., 36 Perkins Ave., Brockton. Born Brockton, Aug. 20, 1901. Son of Vincenzo Spadea and Maria Angela Procopio. Educated in the elementary and High schools and graduated from Brockton Business College. In business since 1937. Married Elizabeth Celia of Brockton, Aug. 21, 1927, a grad- uate of Brockton High school. Children: Vincent Gregory, born Feb. 2, 1929 and Elizabeth Angela, born June 19, 1930. Mr. Spadea is member of Ermete Novellis Club; Venerable Order Sons of Italy in America; President of Italian Community Center; financial secretary of Young Calabria Society since 1930, and former candidate for counsellor at large. Active in civic and political affairs. Hobby, playing the violin. His father, a native of Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy, came to U. S. in 1890, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Brockton (see his brother Samuel's sketch). Res .: 232 Pleasant St., Brockton.

SPADEA, SAMUEL-Physician and Surgeon. Born Brockton, March 4, 1904. Son of Vincent Spadea and Maria Angela Procopio. Graduated from Brockton High in 1922 and Wentworth Institute in 1925. Attended Ill. Institute of Technology pre-medical and graduated from Loyola University Medical School in 1935, B.S.M., in 1938, M.D. Interne at St. Elizabeth Hospital; graduate work at Mercy Hospital, Harvard, and University of Chicago. Practiced in Chicago. Specialist in Orthopedic Surgery. Captain in U. S. Army since 1942. Member: American Medical Ass'n., Ill. Medical Society, Chicago Medical Society, Jr. member of American College of Surgeons. Orthopedic Surgeon in U. S. Army. Fond of football, skating, travel and music. Married Marie Catrambone of Chicago, June 26, 1937, a graduate of Loyola University, Bachelor of Philosophy. One son Vincent Oded, born May 12, 1943. Dr. Spadea's father was born in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to America in 1890, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Brockton, where he has been shoe worker for 50 years. Had following children: Nicholas; Mrs.

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Christine Sica; Samuel; Joseph; and Mrs. Mary Sica. Res .: 16 Oakdale Place, Brockton.

SPADOLA, LOUISE THERESA-Supervisor of Medical-Surgical Floor, Worcester Hahnemann Hospital, 281 Lincoln St., Worcester. Born Wor- cester, July 18, 1913. Daughter of Frank Spadola and Benedetta Simonetti. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1932 and from Worcester Hahnemann Training School for Nurses in 1935, R.N. Assistant super- visor, 1935-42, and supervisor since 1942 .· Member: State Nurse Ass'n, Worcester W.H.H. Alumni Ass'n, Sacred Heart Sodality. Her father was born in Ruoti, Potenza, Italy. Came to America in 1887, settling in Wor- cester, where he has been gang foreman at Boston and Albany Railroad for 49 years. Had following children: Charles, with N. E. Power Co .; John, graduate of Clark University, and Catholic University Law School, now chemist in patent office for U. S. Government; the late Rose; and Louise Theresa. Res .: 60 Suffolk St., Worcester.

SPAGNA, EMIDIO-General Foreman of Springfield Gas and Light Co. Born Atena Lucana, Salerno, Italy, Sept. 16, 1884. Son of Mattio Spagna and Filomena Filitto. Educated here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Springfield. In the service of Springfield Gas & Light Co., since Nov. 7, 1906. Married Maria Gentile of Atena, Italy, Nov. 22, 1907. Children: Mattio, a graduate of High School of Commerce, serving in U. S. Army; Frank, a graduate of Trade School, is with the American Optical Co .; Joseph, a graduate of High School of Commerce, serving in U. S. Army; Phyllis, attended High School of Commerce; Rose, a grad- uate of High School of Commerce, is married to Albert Magri. Member: B.P.O.E., Order Sons of Italy in America; Mt. Carmel Society. Mr. Spagna has a brother, Ciro, machinist at Gas & Light Co. Res .: 145 Common- wealth Ave., Springfield.

SPAGNUOLO, GENNARO VINCENT - Proprietor, Burden Pharmacy, 308 Hanover St., Boston. Born Boston, March 20, 1913. Son of Joseph Spagnuolo and Maria Iannelli. Graduated from English High School in 1931 and Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1933, PhG. In business since 1939. Married Carmela Valentino of Boston, August 11, 1935. One daughter, Maria Esterina, born Aug. 23, 1938. Member: Phi Delta Chi fraternity; Boston Retail Druggist Ass'n; Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, football, boxing, travelling and music. Hobby, photography. His father was born in Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1901, settling in Boston; tailor at Kennedy's for over 30 years. Res .: 348 Hanover St., Boston.

SPANO, ANTHONY JOSEPH - Proprietor, Villa Nova Cafe, 186-188 Chestnut St., Springfield. Born Springfield, June 24, 1917. Son of Joseph Stephen Spano and Serah Luvera. Educated in local public schools. In business since 1942. Married Doris Olson of Springfield, Aug. 14, 1941. One son, Stephen Joseph, born Sept. 21, 1943. Member of B.P.O.E. Fond of football, baseball and fishing. Hobby, golf. Father, born in Biauconovo Reggio Calabria, Italy, came to U. S. in 1908, settling in Springfield, a tonsorialist for many years. Had following children: Esther, Anthony, Rita, Evelyn, Vivian and Robert, all of whom have attended high school. Res .: 98 Newberry St., Chicopee.

SPANO, JOSEPH-Assistant Editor, La Gazzetta del Massachusetts. Born Prato, Avellino, Italy, June 29, 1887. Son of Alessandro Spano and Rosa Grillo. Educated in the Ginnasio-Liceo Colletta of Avellino. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Boston. Graduated from the American Interna- tional College of Springfield in 1913, B.A. In the service of La Gazzetta del Mass., since 1943. Former gen 1 sect'y of North American Civic League for 30 years. During World War I was civilian investigator for War College Dept. in Washington. Married Anne Lepore of Boston, Dec. 22, 1912. Cnil-

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dren: Alexander, graduate Winthrop High, Tufts College and Harvard University in 1940, M.A., graduate work at University of Rome, Italy, is veteran U. S. Army in the Pacific; Rose, graduate Winthrop High, is mar- ried to Herbert Allen; Lillian, graduate Winthrop High; and Joseph, grad- uate Winthrop High and Tufts College, is veteran U. S. Army Air Force in the Pacific. Mr. Spano is the first grand sect'y Grand Lodge Order Sons of Italy in Mass. Active in civic and political affairs. His father, a public school teacher in Italy, had following children: Joseph; Carmela (Guidi) ; and Ida (Fabbri). Res .: 53 Robeson St., Jamaica Plain.

SPERA, MATTHEW JOSEPH-Commissioner House Merchant. Born Boston, Aug. 23, 1906. Son of Pellegrino Spera and Lucia Coluccina. Educated in the Boston Public Schools. In business, dealer in farm pro- ducts since 1940. Formerly with W. W. Benjamin & Co., for 20 years. Married Mary Frisella of Chelsea, May 3, 1936. Children, Matthew Jr., and Mary Joyce. Member, Commissioner of Merchant Ass'n and Sagamore club. Fond of baseball, hockey, bowling, travelling and music. Father, born in Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Boston, where he engaged in fruit produce business for over 40 years. Bus .: 40 Mercantile St., Boston. Res .: 105 Sagamore Ave., Chelsea.

SPERONI, LOUIS-Partner, Spaghetti House, 190 Central St., Milford. Born Tosca, Parma, Italy, June 24, 1897. Son of Giacomo Speroni and Rosalina Carpanini. Came to U. S. in 1909, settling in Milford. In busi- ness since 1942. Formerly with H. M. Curtis Coal Co., for 22 years. Mar- ried Maria Abretti of Milford, Sept. 26, 1918. She was born Sept. 19, 1901. Children: Louis J., veteran U. S. Army, is married to Elizabeth Gancy; Joseph J., U. S. Army, Belgium; Francis C., U. S. Army, France, married to Rose Draghi; Charles L., U. S. Army, England, and Theresa Rosolinda. All the children are graduates of the Milford High School. Mr. Speroni is veteran U. S. Army, World War I. Fond of baseball, travel and music Has a brother Peter, in partnership with him in the restaurant business, who is also a veteran U. S. Army, World War I. Res .: 19 Haywood St., Milford.

SPEZZANO, JOSEPH-Partner, Diana Cafe Inc., 1028 Boylston St., Boston. Born Boston, Oct. 3, 1907. Son of Gaetano Spezzano and Giulia Agrippina. Graduated from Newton High School and attended Went- worth Institute. In business with his brother Louis since 1931. Married Annita Colagrande of Greenhill, Mass., Jan. 1, 1935. Children: Joseph Jr., Judith Josephine, Richard Guy, and Paul. Mr. Spezzano is active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, football, travel, and music. His father was born in Mineo, Catania, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Boston as labor leader and secretary. Had the following children: Angelo, Louis, Salvatore, Joseph, Charles, Mrs. Mary Bellino and Mrs. Josephine Jackson. Res .: 91 Florence St., Newton Center.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 118

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