Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 124

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

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TORNABENE, MICHAEL-General Contractor. Born Palermo, Italy, Oct. 22, 1887. Son of Serafino Tornabene and Andreana Martino. Edu- cated in elementary and high schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Newton Center. In the contracting business since 1913. Mar- ried Josephine Mistretta of Newton Center, March 18, 1915. Children: Serafino, former student of Northeastern University, and Peter, also stu- dent of Northeastern University, is in U. S. Army. Mr. Tornabene is active in civic affairs. Fond of baseball, football, travel and opera. During World War I he served with the American Army in France for 13 months. He is member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Res .: 372 Lengley Rd., Newton Center.

TORRA, FRANK W .- Proprietor, Empire Jewelry Co., 163 Meridian St., East Boston. Born Boston, Oct. 5, 1911. Son of Michael Torra and Frances Fabiano. Educated in the Eliot and Columbus Schools of Boston. In busi- ness since 1938, specializing in jewelry. Mr. Torra is member of Winthrop Lodge of Elks. Fond of baseball, football, boxing and golf. Lover of art, travel and music. Has a son, Francis, born Feb. 7, 1939. Mr. Torra's father was born in San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston. Had following children: Angelina (Scavongelli); Modestino; Rose (Berry) ; Frank W .; Phyllis; late Rocco (U. S. Merchant Marine, killed in the Pacific in the service of our country, World War II). Res .: 134 Prince St., Boston.

TORRE, ANGELO MARIO-Proprietor, Torre Jewelry Mfg. Co., 333 Washington St., Boston. Born Capaccio, Salerno, Italy, May 7, 1894. Son of Pasquale Torre and Filomena also Torre. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1911. Lived in New York City. In busi-

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ness in Boston since 1921, specializing in manufacturing of fine jewelry in gold and platinum. Outstanding in the field of creating novelties in costume jewelry. Married Elizabeth Peluso of Revere. Children: Pas- quale, veteran U. S. Navy; Filomena, married to Eddie Bernazzani; Ade- lina, married to George Barnazzani; Frank, is jeweler, and Emma. Mr. Torre is member Order Sons of Italy since 1916, has held principal offices in Salerno Lodge of East Boston and was Grand Deputy of Mass. Active in civic and political affairs. His father, a landowner in Italy, had follow- ing children: Emma, Joseph (maresciallo di finanza), Angelo M., Um- berto and Nicolo. Res .: 723 Park Ave., Revere.

TORREY, SALVATORE STEPHENS-Proprietor of Torrey's Esso Sta- tion, corner Worcester and Edgell Roads, Framingham Center. Born Sudbury, July 16, 1914. Son of Camillo Torrey and Grace Abramo. Edu- cated in the Cambridge public schools. In business since 1944. Formerly in the trucking business. Married Mary Hanna of Maynard, Nov. 3, 1940. One daughter, Virginia Ann, born June 26, 1943. His father was born in Castanea, Messina, Italy, came to U. S. in 1902. Is a resident of Ashland. Had following children: Rose, married to Joseph Di Francesco; Anne, married to Kenneth Adams; Jennie, married to Charles Horne; Anthony, in welding business; Salvatore Stephens; Madeline, married to Wilfred Savageau; Josephine, married to George Fabrizio; John, veteran U. S. Army; Samuel, associated with his brothers; and Gloria, a graduate of Ashland High, is in the service of Cushing General Hospital. Res .: 373 Winch St., Framingham Center.

TORRIELLI, CHARLES-Proprietor, the original Charles Torrielli, Inc., of Boston. Born Morzasco, Alessandria, Italy. Son of Andrea Torrielli and Giulia Ivaldi. Educated in the public schools. Married to Catherine Calzarini of Boston, a native of Parma, Italy. Active in civic affairs. Member of Boston Association of Package Stores Inc, and other oganiza- tions. Has a brother Lorenzo in Watertown, and a sister, Mrs. Constanza Ratto in Oakland, California. Business: 171 Hanover St., Boston.

TORRIELLI, LORENZO-Born Morzasco, Alessandria, Italy, July 16, 1881. Son of Andrea Torrielli and Giulia Ivaldi. Educated in the public schools. In U. S. since 1904. Lived in Boston. In business as wholesaler and importer of Italian groceries 1909-43. Fond of travel, reading, art and grand opera. Married Rosa Baroni of Boston, July 9, 1909, a native of Bientina, Pisa, Italy. Children: Andrew Joseph, graduate Boston Public Latin School, Harvard, '33, A.B., s.c.l .; g., 33-37, A.M. '34; Ph.D., '40. Lt. Colonel in U. S. Army overseas, married to Renata Ilacqua of East Boston, author, "Italian Opinion on America," Harvard Univ. Press, 1941; and Alfred Michael, graduate Boston Public Latin School and Harvard College, '38, A.B., is captain in U. S. Army overseas, married to Lydia Di Pietro of East Boston. Mr. Torrielli has a brother, Charles, a businessman in Bos- ton, and a sister, Constanza, married to Giuseppe Ratto, living in Oakland, California. Res .: 161 Edenfield Ave., Watertown.

TORRISSI, JOHN ALFRED-Proprietor, Torrissi Superior Court Paint Store and general contractor in interior and exterior decoration, 1121/2 and 126 Lawrence St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, March 5, 1916. Son of Natale Torrissi and Santa Leonardi. Educated in the Lawrence elemen- tary and high schools. In business since 1928, was first to employ women painters in Lawrence. Married Rose Miele of Lawrence, March 30, 1934. One son, Natale Noel, born Oct. 23, 1937. Member of Union of Italy Club. Fond of baseball, football, boxing, golf, travel and grand opera. His father was born in Trecastagni, Catania, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1904 settling in Lawrence. Had following children: John A., Rose, Mary and Rosario. Res .: 20 Avon St., Lawrence.

TORRISI, JOSEPH ALFRED-Partner, firm, Torrisi and Fichera, building contractors, 125 Methuen St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, Jan. 29,

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1908. Son of Gaetano Torrisi and Concetta Gangi. Graduated from Law- rence Evening High School in 1925. Took special courses in the building construction field. Graduated from Wentworth Institute in 1931 and from Franklin Institute of Boston in 1933. In business since 1930. Mar- ried Carmelina Torrisi of Lawrence, Nov. 26, 1931. Children: Constance Marie, Gaetano Peter, and Alfred Joseph. Member: Rotary Club, Elks, and director of Lawrence Boys' Club. His father, born in Trecastagni, Catania, Italy, came to U. S. in 1904 settling in Lawrence in the grocery business, had following children: Thomas; Joseph A .; Peter T .; Fred T., Lt. in U. S. Army overseas; Salvatore T., Technical Sgt., U. S. Army engineers, and Antoinette, all graduates from Lawrence High School. Res .: 549 Prospect St., Methuen.

TORRONE, JOHN PETER-Co-publisher, East Boston and Winthrop Times, 9 Central Sq., East Boston Born East Boston, June 19, 1914. Son of Louis Torrone and Angelina Vecchio. Graduated from Boston Trade School and attended Boston University. Special courses in journalism at Harvard and at State Extension University. Mr. Torrone, together with Frank Tarbi, Charles Tarbi and George De Mayo, founded above newspaper in 1938, beginning in a small way. Today it is among the 12th leading newspapers in the state. Mr. Torrone was formerly with the Boston American and the State House Copeland News Service. Married to Blanche Repucci of East Boston, April 20, 1940, a graduate of Boston Girls Trade School. Children: Louis, born June 4, 1942, and John, born March 16, 1945. Secretary of East Boston Board of Trade. Former mem- ber of his varsity baseball, football and track teams, winning in 1939 the Boston basketball title, defeating New York Park Dept., champions. His father was born in Controne, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in East Boston, as candy manufacturer. Had following children: John Peter, Anthony and Celia (married to Charles Femino). Res .: 22 Murray Court, East Boston.

TOSCA, JOHN MICHAEL-Assistant Manager, John Hancock Life In- surance Co., Brockton. Born Casalvecchio di Puglia, Foggia, Italy, Aug. 8, 1906. Son of Vincenzo Tosca and Tresina Damelia. Came to U. S. in 1913 settling in Brockton. Educated in the public schools. In the service of John Hancock Ins. Co. since 1933. Married Theresa Licursi of Brockton, Nov. 9, 1930. Children: John, Jr., born Feb. 18, 1933; Beverly Ann, born March 23, 1937; Maryann, born July 16, 1943. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Y.M.C.A .; Howard Club; Civilian Police; D. W. Field Golf Club. Considered among the finest Italian American golfers in the city. His father, born Dec. 16, 1882, came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Milford, later in Brockton. Had following children: John, Paul, Anthony, George, Frank (U. S. Army overseas), Mary, and Mrs. Rose Rosati. Mother was born in Casalnuovo, Foggia, Italy. Res .: 249 Boylston St., Brockton.

TOSCANO, COSIMO JOHN-Attorney-at-Law. Born Worcester, Dec. 29, 1906. Son of Antonio Toscano and Peppina Martino. Graduated from. North High School, 1925, and Suffolk University Law School, 1929, L.L.B. In general practice in Worcester since 1930. Married Alice B. Derby of Worcester (a graduate nurse), June 16, 1941. One son, Anthony, born June 8, 1944. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, Calabria New Era Society, K. C. (4th degree), and Wachusetts County Club. Former presi- dent of Ward 3, Republican Club and Italian American Republican Club. Fond of baseball, football and golf. His father was born in Acri, Cosenza,. Italy. Came to U. S. in 1893, settling in Westerly, R. I., and since 1896 in Worcester, where he has been in business for over 40 years. Has the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Samuel Pingalore, Mrs. Domenico Giaquinto, Joseph, Cosimo, Domenic, Antoinette, Peter, Raymond and Mrs. Gaspar Olivieri. Res .: 9 Glen Ellen Rd., Worcester.

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TOSCANO, JOSEPH ARTHUR-Clerk to Mayor of Worcester. Born Worcester, Aug. 22, 1904. Son of Antonio Toscano and Peppina Martino. Graduated from Berkeley Preparatory School of Boston in 1922. Clerk to the mayor since 1938, being the first American of Italian descent in New England so appointed. Married Vincenza Ann Lepore of Worcester, Jan. 30, 1928. Children: Frank A., Dorothy Marie, and Marie Dorothy (twins). Member: K. C., 4th degree; New Era Calabria Society; Order Sons of Italy; Worcester County Republican Club; Republican City Committee; Young Republican Club; Italo American Italian Republican Club of Mass. A musician. Former leader of his own band which toured New England. Member of Musician's' Union (A. F. of L.) since 1922. Fond of baseball, football, golf and travel. Res .: 111 Shrewsbury St., Worcester.

TOSCANO, NAZZARENO A .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Sperlonga, Lit- toria, Italy, March 31, 1899. Son of Luigi Toscano and Lucia De Fabritiis. Education: Technical School of Aversa; Nautical Institute of Gaeta, as marine engineer; Royal Naval Academy of Leghorn. Lt., in Italian Navy World War I. In U. S. since 1921. Graduated from Suffolk University Law School in 1933, L.L.B., is a practicing attorney in Boston. Appointed by former governor Leverett Saltonstall as member of the dept. of indus- trial accidents of Mass. serving full term 1940-45; Grand recording secre- tary of the grand lodge of Mass., Order Sons of Italy for 18 years. Active in civic and political movements. Member of local, county and state bar associations. Married Anna Rosa Mallozzi of Worcester in 1927, a former public school teacher. Children: Lucia Anna (graduate of Cambridge Latin and High School), and Nazzareno A., Jr. Office: 31 State St., Bos- ton; Res .: 3 Langdon Ave., Watertown.

TOSI, HUMBERT-Representative. Born Cento, Ferrara, Italy, March 1, 1878. Son of Federico Tosi and Luigia Sgarzi. Graduated from Commer- cial course dept, of the Bologna Chamber of Commerce. Came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Boston. Representative of several important houses in New England states. Formerly representative of the inventor, Thomas A. Edison in Europe. Married Luisa Ardizzoni of Plymouth, June 7, 1907. Children: Byron, Carlos, Renzo and Ernest, all of whom have attended college. The latter, Ernest, is Lieutenant in U. S. Air Corps. Office: 245 Hanover St., Boston; Res .: 1771 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton.

TOSI, LOUISE EDVIGE-Public school teacher, Plymouth. Born Santo Stefano d'Aveto, Genoa, Italy, Feb. 4, 1912. Daughter of Joseph Tosi and Louise Fugazzi. Came to U. S. when two years old settling in New York. Graduated from Plymouth High and from Bridgewater State Teachers College (1934, B.S. in Ed.). Special course at Columbia University. Teacher since 1934. Was the first captain in the Plymouth nurses aide corps. Member of Plymouth Teachers Assoc., and auxiliary civic assoc. Fond of basketball, hockey, bowling, travel, art and music. Her late father came to U. S. in 1896 settling in New York, where he engaged in artificial flower industry. Settled in Plymouth in 1918. Had following children: M. Elvira, was educated here and abroad, is married to Primo Zucchelli; Mary, a graduate of Plymouth High, is married to Ferdinand Tache; Adele Catherine, a graduate of Plymouth High and Jordan Hospital Nurse Training School is R. N., married to Timothy F. Kennedy of the U. S. Navy; and Louise Edvige. Res .: 281 Sandwich Rd., Plymouth.

TOSI, LUISA-Vocal Teacher and former Operatic Artist (wife of Hum- bert Tosi). Born Cento, Ferrara, Italy, Sept. 25, 1882. Daughter of Attilio Ardizzoni and Angioletta Melloni, whose uncle was Francesco Borgatti, former vice-president of Italian Senate. Studied here and abroad. Made her debut "La Bohemia" in Florence, Italy, and thereafter sang in im- portant theatres throughout Europe and the Americas with renowned artists including Beniamino Gigli, excelling in lyric roles. Later in her career in florid singing in Lucia, Rigoletto, Barber of Seville, etc. In her

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recent years, as teacher of voice, Mrs. Tosi has produced artists of note as Albanese Francesco, tenor, who has sung at La Scala of Milan and at Real Opera of Rome; Richard Darnell (Dario Maiani); Clotilda Zappala, for years radio star of station WNAC, and Alba Tosi of the Metro-Gold- wyn Mayer, Inc., of Hollywood, Calif. Res .: 1771 Commonwealth Ave., Brighton.

TOSTI, TONY G .- Proprietor, Tosti Gasoline Station, 29 Waverly St., Framingham. Born Campoli, Teramo, Italy, Feb. 27, 1891. Son of Joseph Tosti and Beatrice Di Fabbia. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Framingham. In business since 1925. Served in the U. S. Army in France World War I. Married Florence Juliano of Brockton, Nov. 20, 1921. Children: Bettina, is in U. S. SPARS, 2/c petty officer; Louise, is bookkeeper; Dorothy E., is medical stenogra- pher at Cushing General Hospital. All are graduates of Framingham High and attended South Middlesex Secretarial School. Joseph, Gloria and Eileen are students. Mr. Tosti is member of American Legion, V.F.W., World Wars Veterans Italo-American. Has a brother Benny in Framing- ham. In Italy he has another brother Emidio, and a sister Giovina. Res .: 23 Waverly St., Framingham.

TOTARO, PASQUALE L .- Official Court Interpreter, Insurance and Real Estate Broker. Born Agnone, Campobosso, Italy, Aug. 9, 1893. Son of Angelo and Alfonsina Totaro. Educated here and abroad. Served in Italian Army, World War I. Came to U. S. in 1910. In Springfield since 1920. Married Leone Woodbury of Springfield, May 3, 1944 (a graduate of Valparaiso University, and former teacher at Am. Int. College). Mr. Tartaro is deeply interested in civic affairs and in welfare work among his countrymen. Has done considerable amount of Americanization work among all classes. Member: Italian American Citizen's Club; Elks; Founder and former president of Italian Athletic Club; past grand dele- gate, Order Sons of Italy in America. Travelled in Spain, France, Austria and Africa. His father visited U. S. in the early 90's. Res .: 62 Avon Place, Springfield.

TRABUCCO, WILLIAM A .- Store Manager. Born Wappingers Falls, N. Y., May 14, 1897. Son of William Trabucco and Gaetana Di Gregorio. Graduated from Wappingers High School in 1916 and attended Easteman Business College of Poughkeepsie, N. Y. In the service of W. L. Douglas Shoe Co., Boston branch, since 1942. Formerly with Jordan Marsh Co. Married the late Angelina Mercurio of Boston, Sept. 2, 1929. One daugh- ter, Anna Maria. Mr. Trabucco is fond of baseball, football, bocce and lover of music. His father, who was born in Civita Aquano, Teramo, Italy, came to U. S. in 1890. Res .: 5 Johnson Ave., West Medford.

TRAGNO, FRANK PAUL-Born Newark, N. J., May 17, 1914. Son of Joseph Tragno and Biagia Ristagno. Educated in the Boston elementary and high schools. In the service of the Postal Telegraph since 1929. Transferred to Western Union in 1943. Mr. Tragno began as messenger boy in 1929, advanced to operator in 1935, and to branch manager in 1940. Member of Hanover St. Associates. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travelling and music. His father was born in Pietraperzia, Sicily, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912 settled in Boston in 1917. Mother, a native of same place. Res .: 479 Hanover St., Boston.

TRANFAGLIA, VINCENZO - Proprietor, Tranfaglia Drug Co., 374 Broadway, Revere. Born Taurasi, Avellino, Italy, May 26, 1875. Son of Luigi Tranfaglia and Carolina Pirone. Educated in the elementary and high schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1892. Graduated from Eliot School of Boston and Charlestown High School. Volunteered in the American Spanish War and served in Hawaiian Islands. Graduated from Stamford College of Pharmacy in 1906, Ph.G. In business in Revere since 1907, the first American of Italian descent in Revere to enter the druggist

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field. Married Anna Tranfaglia of Revere in 1910. Children: Aeneas, a graduate of Tufts College (high school teacher); Thomas, a graduate of Colby College (radio technician at Revere Police Dept.); Henry, a gradu- ate of Holy Cross College (a pharmacist). Mr. Tranfaglia is member of American Spanish War Veterans, the Foreign Wars Assoc., I.O.O.F. Has travelled extensively in Italy, France, Switzerland. Res .: 92 Fernwood Ave., Revere; Summer Res .: Sabago Lake, Casco, Maine.

TRANIELLO, ANGELO-Certified Public Accountant and Master at English High School, Boston. Born Gaeta, Littorio, Italy, Aug. 4, 1904. Son of Anthony Traniello and Rosa Simeone. In U. S. since 1906. Gradu- ated: Rockland High School, 1921; Burdett College, 1924; Boston Uni- versity College of Business Administration, 1929, B.B.A .; Boston University School of Education, 1930, M. Ed .; Boston University College of Business Administration, 1931, M.B.A .; matriculating at Columbia University for Ph.D. degree. Teacher of accounting at University of Portorico, 1929-31; teacher at English High School since 1933. Public Accountant since 1928. Became C.P.A. in Mass. in 1933. Associate partner, firm of Livingston and Haynes, 63 State St., Boston. Married Frances Scipione of Newtonville, Jan. 1, 1935. Children: Frances Rose and Angelo. Member: Alpha Phi Delta fraternity; American Institute of Accountants; Mass. C.P.A. Society; Italian Historical Society; Italian American Aide Society. Hobby: min- eral collector. Author, "Essentials of Accounting" (1933). Res .: 80 Strat- ford St., West Roxbury.

TRANIELLO, ANTHONY-Dentist. Born Elena, Rome, Italy, Sept. 7, 1905. Son of Luca Pasquale Traniello and Loreta Mitrano. Graduated from Somerville High School in 1924 and Tufts Dental School in 1929, D.M.D. In general practice in Somerville since 1929. Member: Mass. Dental Society; Northeastern Dental Society; Fourth degree, K. of C .; Sons of Italy; Somerville Dental Society; Tufts Dental Alumni Ass'n; Guild St. Appollonia. Fond of football, baseball, rollerskating, bicycling, swimming and music. Father was born in Gaeta, Rome, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1907 settling in Somerville. Office: 5 Union Sq .; Res .: 3 Poplar St., Somerville.

TRANIELLO, COSMO JOSEPH-Partner, General Auto Service, 181 McGroth Highway, Somerville. Born Somerville, April 15, 1912. Son of Luca Pasquale Traniello and Loretta Mitrano. Graduated from Somerville High School in 1931, and was member of the varsity football team. Mar- ried Margaret Maiano of Cambridge, March 24, 1941. One son, John, born June 24, 1941. Member: Truck Owners Service Bureau and instructor at the American Red Cross. Fond of hockey, track and photography. Con- nected with Mr. Traniello in business is his brother, James, a graduate of Somerville Vocational School, veteran U. S. Army in England. His father was born in Gaeta, Rome, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1907 settling in Somerville. Had following five children: Anthony (a dentist), Mrs. Mary Sorabella, James, Rose (a public school teacher), and Cosmo. Res .: 9 Poplar St., Somerville.

TRASE, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Overnight Cabins, trailer camps, and gasoline station, 339 Boston Rd., Springfield. His camps are among the finest and best equipped in Western Mass. Born Sora, Frosinone, Italy, April 12, 1896. Son of Bartolomeo (Tersigni) Trase and Angela Grosso. Came to U. S. in 1914 settling in Springfield. Educated here and abroad. Served in U. S. Army during World War I. Married Anna Marsciatera of Springfield, July 7, 1919. Children: Eva, a graduate of High School of Commerce, and Eugene, a student. Member of American Legion. Fond of fishing, hunting, movies and classical music. In 1924 he travelled in Italy, Belgium, France and Switzerland. Has three brothers, Vincenzo, Rocco, Francesco, and a sister, Maria. Res .: 339 Boston Rd., Springfield.

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TRAVERSO, MARIO ERNEST-Proprietor, Mario Garage, 120 Sand- wich St., Plymouth. Born Francavilla Bizio, Alessandria, Italy, Feb. 25, 1904. Son of Guido Traverso and Severina Montecucco. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Dorchester. Educated in the public schools. In Plymouth since 1929. In business since 1942. Married Alba Enagonio of Plymouth, Sept. 21, 1932. Children: Robert Mario and David. Fond of baseball, hockey, football, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1903 settling in Plymouth as landscape gardener. Had following children: Alexander, Attilio, Mario Ernest, Peter, a veteran U. S. Army, World War II. Res .: 388 Court St., North Plymouth.

TREMENTOZZI, DOMENIC-Mass. Dept. of Public Works. Born San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, Aug. 28, 1897. Son of Antonio Tre- mentozzi and Maria Stella Serracino. Attended public schools here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1913 settling in Hyde Park as skilled iron worker. Served in U. S. Navy, World War II in the Pacific. Married Maria Civita Carbone of his native town, Aug. 28, 1921. Children: Assunta, a graduate of Hyde Park High, is a former radio singer, married to Daniel Salvucci of Newtonville; Joseph, is in U. S. Navy; Gloria, married to Anthony Collelo; Eva, Samuel, Nazzaret, Florence and Daniel (twins), and Dora. Mr. Trementozzi is member of American Legion; Veterans of Foreign Wars and Sons of Italy. Fond of all sports. His father came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Hyde Park. Has following children: Celestina in Italy, Domenic; James; and John, veteran U. S. Army overseas. Res .: 472 Metro- politan Ave., Hyde Park.

TRICCA, CHESTER-Partner, Tricca's Cafe, 192 Pearl St., Malden. Born Alanno, Pescara, Italy, Dec. 18, 1905, Son of Orazio Antonio Tricca and Josephine Di Melis. Came to U. S. in 1913. Educated in the Boston public schools. In the restaurant business in Malden since 1933. Formerly in the meat and grocery business and in concrete block industry. Married Celia A. Tauro of Lynn, Aug. 16, 1931, a graduate of Lynn High and of Bryant and Stratton Commercial School. Children: Chester A., Carl A., and Raymond A. Member of Elks, Italian American Citizenship Club, Winthrop Yacht Club, and in U. S. Coast Guard since 1943. His father came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Boston. Had following children: Mrs. Maria Clivio; Mrs. Angelina Belli; Mrs. Mariantonia Tocco; Mauro, in grocery · business, married to Genevieve Pesaturo; Mrs. Rose Di Sabatino; Mrs. Ida Grande; Joseph, married to Mary Gagliardone; Eugene, married to Ida Uberti, and Chester, last three are associated in above business. Res .: 17 Adams St., Malden.

TRIMBOLI, PETER PAUL-Businessman. Born Caraffa, Reggio Cala- bria, Italy, July 28, 1895. Son of Rocco Trimboli and Mariangela Veg- liante. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Springfield. Educated here and abroad. Proprietor of Christal Cafe, Inc., 503 Union St., West Springfield, since 1924. Married Bernice Gebo of Longmeadow, Sept. 1928. Children: David, Joseph and Beverly. Member of the Order of Eagles. Has spon- sored baseball and hockey games. Fond of travelling and popular music. Mr. Trimboli's father came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Springfield. Had following children: Francesco, Vincenzo, Peter and Carmine. Res .: 47 Fergulate Ave., Springfield.

TRIPI, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Worcester Pants Co., 215 Front St., Worcester. Born Sclafani, Palermo, Italy, Nov. 1, 1888. Son of Angelo Tripi and Rosolia Varva. Educated here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1905 and lived in New York, where he learned the trade of manufacturing pants. In business in Worcester since 1919. Married Sadie Prisenzano of New York, Nov. 1, 1911, native of Soprana, Palermo, Italy. Children: Angelo, veteran U. S. Army medical corps overseas; Frank, married to May Maffei; Anthony, Jr., graduate School of Worcester Art Museum, is vet- eran U. S. Army overseas; Rose Marie, inspector at Cornell-Dubiner

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 124

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