Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 120

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

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STEFANAZZO, PETER PAUL-Proprietor, Hudson Transportation Co., 83 Lincoln St., Hudson. Born Fagnano Olona, (Varese) Milano, Italy, April 19, 1897. Son of Francesco Stefanazzo and Cecilia Trotti. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1921, settling in Hudson. In business since 1940. Married Albina Rose Farina of Hudson Oct. 25, 1930, a former student of Hudson High School. Children: Peter Jr., born March 20, 1932; and Noreen Cecilia, born March 28, 1943, Mr: Stefanazzo is member of Eagles, Buonavia Club. Served in the Italian Army, World War I. Fond of hunting, bocce playing, travel and music. Has following brothers and sisters: Angelo, Giuseppina, Mario, Giuseppe, and Maria. Res .: 83 Lincoln St., Hudson.

STEFANI, HENRY - Proprietor, Prince St., Service Station, North Plymouth. Born Plymouth, Nov. 28, 1905. Son of Guy Stefani and Mal- vina Tessinari. Educated in the public schools. In the employ of Hing- ham Shipyard for number of years. In business since 1945. Married Rina Maffini of Plymouth, Feb. 6, 1927, a native of Noceto, Parma, Italy. Chil- dren: Henry, born Jan. 10, 1928, and Virginia, born May 9, 1943. Mr. Stefani is fond of hunting, fishing, boating, travel and music. His father was born in Cesanova, Ferrara, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896. Had follow- ing children: Henry; Mrs. Eleanor Baratta; Gino; Joseph, in U. S. Navy; Mrs. Annie Innis and George, who is in U. S. Army. All have attended Plymouth High school. Res .: Sandwich Rd., Plymouth.

STEFANI, JOSEPH-Financial Sec'y. Born London, England, July 29, 1894. Son of Carlo Stefani and Amelia Bernardi. Educated in the elemen- tary and high schools of London. Came to U. S. in 1924, settling in Dorchester, Mass. Financial sec'y and business representative, Cooks and Pastry Cooks Ass'n Local 186 of Boston since 1937. Married Concetta Franchi of Fosciandora di Garfagnana, Lucca, Italy, Nov. 29, 1913. Chil- dren: Carlo, employed Boston Tax Dept .; Gaudienzo, a grand prize win- ner at Cullinary Art Show of New England in 1941, now in U. S. Army; Clara, a secretary for I. L. C. W. U. Mr. Stefani is member and vice-pres. of State Council of H. & R. I. A. & B 12 of America; Member of execu- tive board of the Boston and Cambridge Central Labor Unions. Fond of football, hunting, carpentry, electricity and gardening. His father was born Frassinoro, Reggio Nell'Emilio, Italy. Emigrated to London, England, where he became proprietor of 15 chain stores. Had reputation of having the finest ice cream establishment in the city of London. Res .: 35 North Munroe Ter., Dorchester.

STEFANI, VINCENT-Proprietor Plymouth Rock Alleys, 1 Park St., Plymouth. Born San Matteo Decima, Bologna, Italy, Feb. 21, 1898. Son of Caesar Stefani and Maria Montenari. Came to U. S. in 1910, settling in Plymouth. Educated here and abroad. In business since 1925. Married Iolanda Fortini of Plymouth, July 30, 1925, Children: Ana Marie and Patricia Lynn. Member Mutual Aid Society. Fond of hunting, bowling, fishing, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1899, settling in Plymouth, where he engaged as caretaker. Had following children: Fred, Mrs. Matilda Nicoli and Vincent. Res .: 29 Cherry St., Plymouth.

STEFANO, FREDERICK-Public Works Dep't, City of Boston. Born East Boston, July 25, 1909. Son of Domenic Stefano and Mary Grace Lanzillo. Graduated from East Boston High in 1927. In the service of

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Public Works Dep't since 1938. Formerly: Supervisor in the director's office, Boston City Hospital for 15 years; Supervisor of East Boston Relief Station for three years; and former candidate for state representative. Active in civic, social and political affairs. Member: Order Sons of Italy, Italian American Club and Maurice Tobin associates. Married Ethel La Favore of Portland, Maine, Oct. 15, 1936. Children: Mary Grace, born March 18, 1937; Frederick Jr., born Jan. 8, 1939; and Barbara Ann, born Nov. 22, 1943. Mr. Stefano's parents were born in Tauraso, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 90's, settling in East Boston. Had the following children: Joseph, graduate Boston Museum of Fine Arts, was for many years associate professor of said school, is an outstanding portrait artist; Mrs. Lucy Corrado; Albert, veteran U. S. Army; Fred- erick; and Henry, in U. S. Navy. Res .: 191 Lexington St., East Boston.

STELLA, MICHAEL THOMAS-Lawyer. Born Lawrence, March 1, 1915. Son of Gaetano Stella and Antoinette Barbieri. Graduated from Law- rence High School in 1932; Suffolk University Law School in 1937, L.L.B., 1938 L.L.M. In general practice in Lawrence since 1937. Married Mary Ann Campione of Lawrence, Feb. 2, 1934, graduate of Lawrence High School. Children: George A., born Aug. 30, 1938 and Michael T. Jr., born May 6, 1944. Member: Lawrence Bar Ass'n; Lions Club; Holy Name Society; Union and Brotherhood of Teano, among the incorporators of first Italian Credit Union in Lawrence, known as Marconi Credit Union in which he is manager and treasurer. His father was born in Teano Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896, settling in Lawrence, as wool in- spector. Had following children: Michael, Thomas, Helen, Philip and Lucy. Office: 180 Essex St. Res .: 165 Jackson St., Lawrence.

STOPPOLONE, JOSEPH - Businessman. Born Canicattini Bagni, Agrigento, Italy, January 25, 1888. Son of Gaetano Stoppolone and Maria Micciche. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1909, settling in Boston. Proprietor of Bennington Food store of East Boston since 1912. Married the late Concetta Miraglia of Caltan- isetta, Italy, in 1917. Children: Josephine, married to Antonio Andresano of East Boston; Maria, married to Antonio DeLegrori of East Boston; and Angelina. Mr. Stoppolone married second time in 1928 to Maria Crimaldi of Roccasecca Frosinone, Italy. Former member of fraternal Order of Moose and fond of outdoor life. A lover of travelling and music. Residence and Business: 149-151 Bennington St., East Boston.

STORLAZZI, ARMAND-Proprietor, Armand and Co., Custom Tailors, 24 Lincoln St., Boston. Born Pettorano sul Gizio, Aquila, Italy, April 16, 1891. Son of Giuseppe Storlazzi and Giulia Bonitatibus (a school teacher in Pettorano for 46 years). Studied under his mother, later attended the Technical School of Sulmona, where he also learned custom tailoring. Came to U. S. in 1908, settling in Boston. In the tailoring business since 1918. Married Maria Porreca of his native town, Dec. 24, 1911. Children: Olga, graduate Salem Teachers College, is former school teacher, mar- ried to James Boni, a civil engineer; Edmund, former government in- spector, is married to Josephine Incegneri; Melba, married to Spencer Gunterson; Ernest, former government inspector is in clothing business, married to Frances Catalano; and Rudolph, veteran U. S. Navy. All children are graduates of Somerville High. Member Somerville Italian American Social Club. His father, hotel owner in Italy, had eleven chil- dren, the following five are living: Domenic, Pasqualino, Adolfo, Maria, a school teacher, married to Filippo Giorgi (army officer), and Armand. Res .: 427 Medford St., Somerville.

STORNANTI, DOMENIC FRANK - Reg. Pharmacist. Born Boston, July 10, 1920. Son of Frank Stornanti and Josephine Giacobbe. Grad- uated from Roxbury Memorial High school in 1938 and from Mariano

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School of Pharmacy in 1940, PhG. In the service of Liggetts Drug Store of Roslindale since 1938. Fond of baseball, football, hockey and traveling. Hobby: reading. His father was born in Basico, Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1914, settling in Boston. Res .: 19 Langdon St., Roxbury.

STRANGIS, FRANK J .- Proprietor, Strangis Electrical Co., 28 Morse Ave., Brockton. Born Brooklyn, N. Y., Dec. 12, 1899. Son of Napoleon Strangis and Maria Petronio. Attended Brockton High School. In busi- ness since 1925. Specializing in electrical installations in industrial plants. Married Florence M. LiCursi of Brockton, June 20, 1926. Children: Fran- cis J., born Oct. 2, 1928 and Diane Mary, born Aug. 31, 1929. Member: Masters Electrical Contractors Ass'n; on committee of Pinehurst Beach Improvement Ass'n, I.B.E.W. Social Club; K. C. Club; Novelli Club; Order Sons of Italy; Y. M. C. A .; Brockton Electric Club. Sponsored for three years the Softball Team League of Strangis Electric Co., were champions for two years. His father was born in Sambiasi, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in ·1885. In Brockton since 1902. Had following children: John, George, Frank J., Mrs. Lena Whitten, and Mrs. Florence Berkza. Res .: 28 Morse Ave., Brockton.

STRANO, VINCENT-Proprietor, Campus Restaurant, 257 Brookline Ave., Boston. Born Cartagerone, Catania, Italy, Sept. 7, 1888. Son of Giuseppe Strano and Maria DiMauro. Attended public school in Italy and served in Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1913, settling in Boston. In business since 1932. Married Stella Livorsi of Capizzi, Messina, Italy, Sept. 1912, proprietress Mme. Strano Bridal Studio of 92 Tremont St., Boston. Mr. Strano is fond of outdoor sports, travel and music. Has a sister Mrs. Sebastiana Anastasio and two brothers, Angelo and Salvatore. Res .: 232 Jamaica Way, Jamaica Plain.

STRATOTI, AUGUSTINE-Proprietor, Angie's Radio Service, 133 North Main St., Brockton. Born Brockton, Nov. 30, 1906. Son of Joseph Stratoti and Maria Angela Squillacciotti. Educated in the public schools. In busi- ness since 1937. Formerly in the radio field for 16 years. Married Emily Uberti of Brockton, April 22, 1929. Children: Marie, born May 22, 1932 and Rena, born April 19, 1938. Member of Young Calabria Society. Fond of football, golf, travel and music. His father was born in Montauro, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1904, settling in Brockton as shoe worker. Had following children: Augustine; Rose, married to Anthony Froio; Anne, married to Samuel Fossella. Res .: 425 North Warren Ave., Brockton.

STRAZZULLA, BROS. CO .- Fruit and Produce Industry, Boston. Strazzulla, Frank born Augusta, Siracusa, Italy, Sept. 25, 1917. Son of Joseph Strazzulla and Rosaria Strazzulla. Married Louise Tringalli of Maryland, now serving in U. S. Army. Res .: Medford. Strazzulla Philip, born in Augusta, Siracusa, Italy, Feb. 26, 1911. Married Anne L. Silvestro of Boston, Jan. 1, 1934. One son Joseph, born Aug. 16, 1936. Res .: Med- ford.' Strazzulla Dominic, born in Augusta, Siracusa, Feb. 19, 1914. Mar- ried Serah Marino of Boston, Sept. 18, 1938. Children: Serina, Janet and Linda. Res .: Belmont. They all came to U. S. with their mother in 1922. Established above business in 1926. Member: National League Fruit and Vegetables Ass'n; Produce Reporter Co .; Boston Market Ter- minal Co. Father came to U. S. in 1898, engaged in the fishing industry. Office: 305 Congress St., Boston.

STRESCINO, GIUSEPPE, Captain-Proprietor of "Ballilla" fishing boat, Gloucester. Born Genoa, Italy, May 21, 1884. Son of Pasquale Strescino and Giovanna Morando. Educated in public schools of his native city. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Gloucester, where he has since been engaged in the fishing industry. Owner of boat "Balilla" since 1933, formerly proprietor of several other boats. Married Lucia Scarcella

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of Trapani, Italy, Feb. 11, 1911. Children: Joseph, fisherman; Robert, technical sergeant in U. S. Army; Enrico, first class boatswain in U. S. Navy; Jennie, married to Charles Noble; Lucy, married to Frank Azevedo; William, in U. S. Navy; Peter, in U. S. Navy, all of whom graduated from Gloucester High school. Mr. Strescino is member of I.O.O.F. and Elks. Fond of hunting, travel, and music. Has the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Maria Mazzoli; Mrs. Adalgisa Pittaluga; Mrs. Teresa Napoletana; Salvatore; Gio-Batta, and Mrs. Emilia DiCherchi. Res .: 61 Eastern Ave., Gloucester.

STRUZZIERY, CHARLES-General Contractor. Born Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, April 21, 1892. Came to U. S. in 1910, settling in Boston. Married Francesca Sammartino of Boston, July 20, 1916. Children: Joseph, Charles Jr., Emilia, Anthony and Anna. In business since 1912, beginning in landscaping and masonry work, later in the construction of residential houses, land development, paving, road building etc. Awarded numerous important contracts by city and state of Mass. for roads and highways. Member and past trustee of Roslindale Order Sons of Italy; life member of B. P.O. E. and numerous other organizations. Active in civic and welfare work. One of the few Italians in the state having a city street named after him. Res .: 9 Struzziery Terrace, Roslindale.

STRUZZIERO, ALEXANDER-Funeral Director and embalmer. Born Taurasi, Avellino, Italy, Sept. 20, 1897. Son of Ausilio Struzziero and Carolina Palermo. Came to U. S. in 1901, settling in Boston. Graduated from New England Institute of Anatomy Sanitary Science and Embalming in 1923. In funeral business since 1923. Being first Italo-American in Somerville to be registered funeral director and embalmer. Married Jennie Misseri of East Boston, June 5, 1918. Children: Ausilio, a graduate of Boston School of Anatomy and Embalming in 1940; Angelo, a graduate of N. E. Institute of Anatomy Sanitary Science and Embalming in 1941 (holds the conference diploma of funeral service examining board of U. S. Inc.); Ralph, U. S. Navy, medical corps; Carolyn and Robert, students. Mr. Struzziero is member of Moose, Foresters of America, treas- urer of Holy Name Society of St. Anthony's church; Mass. Funeral Directors Ass'n. Fond of boating, hunting and fishing. Hobby: motor boats. Father came to America in 1901, settling in Boston, was building contractor for 20 years and wrote popular poetry. Funeral Homes: 761 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown, and 493 Somerville Ave., Somerville.

SULFARO, FRANK-Dep't Head Whitehead Metal Products Co. Born Messina, Italy, Aug. 1, 1906. Son of Domenic Sulfaro and Anna Lembo. In U. S. since 1909. Education: South Boston High; Mechanical Arts High; Boston Trade School and Franklin Union Institute. In the service of Whitehead Metal Products Co., since 1930. Married Isabella Cardullo of Brooklyn, N. Y., Aug. 15, 1925. Children: Anna and Domenic. Mr. Sulfaro is the organizer and director of Young Men's Holy Name Society of Our Lady of Pompei's church in Boston and athletic director of same church. Has also been active in all the affairs of St. Augustine Parish for eight years. Member of South Boston Social club; pres. of South End Italian American Citizens club; and South Boston Citizen's Ass'n. Former athletic manager of the boys baseball and basketball teams. Res .: 1824 Columbus Rd., South Boston.

SULFARO, FRANK - Proprietor, Frank's Barbershop, 436 Main St., Charlestown. Born Messina, Italy, Dec. 10, 1888. Son of Antonino Sulfaro and Giuseppina DeDomenico. Educated, techncial schools of Messina. Came to U. S. in 1905, settling in Boston, where he has since been in the barber's field. During World War I he served in Italian Army, uncom- missioned officer medical corps censorship dep't as interpreter. Later employee of Credito Italiano at Messina. Married Anna DeFrancesco of

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his native city, July 18, 1920. One daughter, Josephine, graduate of Charlestown High and of Felt and Tarrant Comptometer School of Bos- ton. Mr. Sulfaro is active in civic and political affairs. Member: Faith Lodge A.F. &. A. M. of Charlestown and Massachusetts Consistery 32 de- gree. His father, a landowner in Italy had following children: Frank, Salvatore, veteran Italian Navy, World War I; Mrs. Concettina Alibrandi; Mrs. Angelina Alibrandi; and Antonio, all residing in Messina, except. Frank. Res .: 405 Main St., Medford.

SULLO ALFONSE PETER - Insurance representative. Born Boston, Nov. 22, 1917. Son of Peter Sullo and Frances Barbieri. Graduated from Medford High school. In the service of John Hancock Ins. Co. since 1941. Married Mamie Dentamaro of Medford, April 20, 1941. Children: Robert Paul, born Jan. 7, 1942 and Marie Frances, born July 6, 1944. Member of K. of C. His father was born in Boston, is a guard at Boston Port of Embarkation. Mother also a native of Boston. They had following chil- dren: Alfonse Peter; Edward James, in U. S. Navy, and James Fred. All are graduates of Medford High school. Res .: 17 Frederick Ave., Medford.

SULLO, SALVATORE-Concert pianist. Born Boston, Feb. 7, 1913. Son of Salvatore Sullo and Lena DeMinico. Educated in Boston, Italy and France. One of the most brilliant pupils of Rossomandi, former conductor of symphony concerts at Teatro San Carlo, in whose class at Naples Conservatory he won the Scarlatti prize at age 15. Later studied in Paris with Cortot. Following his successes in Italy, where he concertized exten- sively and performed as soloist with leading orchestras, he toured Bel- gium, Holland, Poland, Hungary and Germany, where critics and public acclaimed him one of the most outstanding pianists on the concert plat- form. Mr. Sullo's father was born in Torre LeNocelle, Avellino, Italy, Feb. 10, 1870. Came to U. S. in 1893, settling in Boston as practical extract chemist. Has following children: Norma, married to Prof. Dr. Gennaro Amabile of Rome; late Elisa, outstanding portrait painter; Henrietta, married to Samuel Marino of the Warner Bros. Corp .; Don Rico, famous bandleader in Boston, and Alice, a laboratory technician. Res .: 89 Ken- more Rd., Medford.

SUTTY, ANDREW JOHN-Businessman. Born Torriglia, Genoa, Italy, May 22, 1868. Son of Antonio Sutty and Teresa Rugora. Attended public school of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1882. In Pittsfield since 1890, where he has since been in business, being among the pioneer Italian Americans to settle in Pittsfield, and to enter business. Married the late Serafina Sutty of Torriglia, Genoa, Italy in 1898. Children: Lina, former public school teacher, married to late Ottavio Rocca; Ida, graduate of Pittsfield High school, married to late Fred Goodrich; Zita, graduate of Pittsfield High school, married to William J. Coughlin; Arthur, grad- uate of Pittsfield High school, a former pharmacist, now with General Electric Co. Mr. Sutty has travelled extensively throughout Italy six times and also in France. Res .: 19 John St., Pittsfield.

SYLVESTER, LUCY NANCY-Registered Nurse. Born Lawrence, March 25, 1913. Daughter of Carmine Sylvester and Raffaela DiGiustino. Grad- uated: Clinton High school and Clinton Hospital School of Nursing. Post graduate course at Boston Lying-in Hospital. Special courses at Sim- mons College. Supervisor at Clinton Hospital for five years; Nurses' aide instructor at Clinton Red Cross; charge nurses at Fort Devens since 1944. Member: Clinton Hospital Nurses Alumni Ass'n, Board of Registration of Nursing; American Nurse Ass'n; American Red Cross Nursing Service; Mobile Unit and Martha Washington Italian Women's Club. Father born in Cocullo, Aquila, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Clinton as landscape gardener. Mother a native of Sulmona, Aquila, Italy, came to U. S. in 1906. Had following children: Angelina, married to Antonio Ricci;

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Antoinette, married to Julius Genelli; Mary, married to late Stephens San Martino; Lucy Nancy; John Joseph, in U. S. Navy, married to Sophie Kobis, and Anna, a former dancer entertainer, is married to Private John Howard Philbin. Res .: 587 High St., Clinton.

TACELLI, ARTHUR-Principal Clerk of Suffolk Superior Criminal Court. Born E. Boston, Feb. 7, 1904. Son of Joseph Tacelli and Carmela Carcieri. Graduated from E. Boston High School in 1921. Attended the Mass. Institute of Technology and took special state extension courses. Employed at Suffolk Superior Criminal Court since 1937. Married Stasia Martin of Cambridge, Aug. 8, 1937. Children: Arthur Joseph and Kenneth Vincent. Member: B.P.O.E .; Colmar Club; Y.M.C.A. Father, born in Italy, came to America in 1897 settling in E. Boston. Res .: 107 Princeton St., E. Boston.

TADDEO, ARTHUR ATTILIO-Physician and Surgeon, Natick. Born Santa Maria, Campobasso, Italy, Sept. 21, 1912. Son of Constantino Tad- deo and Theresa Carlucci. Came to U. S. in 1915 settling in Saxonville, later in Natick. Graduated from Natick High in 1930; Boston College in 1934, B.S., and Tufts Medical School in 1938, M.D. Post graduate courses at University of Rome, Italy. Interne at Natick Leonard Morse Hospital for two years and at St. Vincent Hospital of Worcester for two years, as resident surgeon. On staff of Natick and Worcester hospitals. Now Capt. in U. S. Army Medical Corps overseas. Married Gerolama Gurliaccio of Saxonville June 22, 1941, a graduate of Framingham High School. One son, Charles Arthur, born Nov. 31, 1943. Res .: Gleason St., Saxonville.

TADDEO, NICHOLAS-Manager, Nicholas T. Jordan Enterprises, 80 Boylston St., Boston. Born Vitelazio, Naples, Italy, Aug. 7, 1894. Son of Francesco Taddeo and Giovannina Giordano. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Boston. Educated here and abroad. Manager of Nicholas T. Jordan Enterprises since 1935. Formerly an outstanding vaudeville actor for 23 years, under the name of "Jordan and Farris, Comedy Team," travelling throughout U. S. and Canada for Poli's, Keith's and Loew's. Mr. Taddeo is married. Has following children: Frank, veteran U. S. Army, World War II; late Jennie; and Rachel, married to Joseph Basile of Medford. Member, A.G.V.A. Guild. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel and music. Hobby, guns. His father came to U. S. in 1904, has two children: Nicholas of this writing, and James of Medford. Res .: 64 Lake St., South Tewksbury.

TAGLIAVINI, CARLO ALBERTO-Actor, Artist, Radio Announcer, WMAS station, Springfield. Born Poviglio, Reggio Emilia, Italy, June 27, 1883. Son of Enrico Tagliavini and Lucia Gombi. Educated here and abroad. Came to America in 1901 settling in New York City, where he engaged in theatrical field. In Springfield since 1910, where he has been active as landscape and mural artist. Outstanding as an actor in English and Italian languages. In charge of his own Italian variety radio program since 1937, featuring classic music and readings in Italian and English. Employed for duration as inspector at Indian Motorcycle Co. Married Nella Corazzari of Plymouth, June 25, 1909. Children: Paul, a partner at Matteoli Restaurant; Olga (inspector at Boxton Co.); Carlo, Jr., of Clark University, now officer in U. S. Army Air Corps. Member: Indian Motocycle Club, Longmeadow Players, and Springfield Playhouse. Fond of art, painting, reading and music. Has a brother, Armando, and a sister,. Eugenia, in Italy. Author of several short plays, etc. Res .: 630 Crew St., Springfield.

TAGLINO, DANIEL J. Rev .- Born Somerville, August 27, 1902. Son of Aniello Taglino and Anna Leccese. Education: Brookline High School, Burdett College Business Administration, Boston College High School, Boston College, St. John's Seminary (1928-1935). Ordained May 22, 1935. by His Eminence Cardinal William O'Connoll at Cathedral of Holy Cross.

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Assigned to St. John's Church of Quincy, May 30, 1935 to July 15, 1936; St. Anthony's Church, Revere, 1936-45; Our Lady Help of Christians, Newton, since 1945. Member: K. of C. His father was born in Elena Caserta, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1885 settling in Rochester, N. Y., where he engaged in the banking business and court interpreter. Rectory, 573 Washington St., Newton.

TALIERI, BRUNO-Hotel Clerk. Born Boston, January 30, 1908. Son of Peter Talieri and Anna Castrucci. Graduated from Eliot School. In the service of Kenmore Hotel since 1931. Married Eleanor Porter of Taunton June 28, 1936, a former secretary of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. They have one daughter, Eleanor Claire. Mr. Talieri is member of the Eliot School Associates. Fond of baseball, football, travelling and classical music. His father was born in Ortona de Marsi, Aquila, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Boston, where he engaged in construction work. Res .: 99 Francis St., Boston.

TAMAGNO, ARMAND-Partner, Towne House Inc., Restaurant and Bar, 28 South St., Framingham. Born Magnano, Vercelli, Italy, Aug. 2, 1909. Son of Peter Tamagno and Pierina Culatti. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1919, settling in Natick. In business in Framingham since 1940. Married, has one son, Peter William, born June 30, 1937. Member of Eagles. Fond of baseball, boxing, travel and grand opera. His father came to U. S. in 1900, lived in Boston, and since 1910 in Natick, as contractor. Had the following children: Mrs. Lucia Amabile; Mrs. Aurora Tarello; Armand; Caesar, partner with his brother Armand in the Towne House Inc., and Mrs. Gloria Culatti. Res .: 28 South St., Framingham.

TAMAGNO, CAESAR-Partner, Towne House Inc., Restaurant and Bar, 28 South St., Framingham. Born Brighton, Sept. 26, 1911. Son of Peter Tamagno and Pierina Culatti. Graduated from Natick High School and attended Burdett College of Boston. Associated with his brother Armand in restaurant business since 1940. Mr. Tamagno is member of the Eagles and former member of Mass. National Guard. Fond of baseball, football, travel, fishing and music. His father, a native of Magnano, Vercelli, Italy, came to U. S. in 1900. Lived in Boston, later in Natick, as contractor. (See his brother Armand's sketch). Res .: 28 South St., Framingham.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 120

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