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Electric Corp, all of whom have graduated from High School of Commerce; and William, a student. Member: Order Sons of Italy, Sicilian Aid Society and Holy Name Society. Fond of art, theatre, travelling and music. His father visited U. S. in 1890-97. Was a Garibaldian soldier, who fought for Italian Independence. Had following children: Philip, Maria, and An- thony. Res .: 23 Shelby St., Worcester.
TRIOLI, JAMES J .- Postmaster, Fayville. Born Clinton, Sept. 10, 1906. Son of John Trioli and Clementina Cordoni. Graduated from Peters High School in 1924; attended College of Pharmacy, and School of Investiga- tion. Postmaster of Town of Fayville since 1934. Also chief guard of Fenwall Inc. of Ashland. Also toy manufacturer. Married Florence Jaarsma of Marlboro, June 9, 1935, a graduate of Marlboro High School. One daughter, Marcia Florence, born March 22, 1940. Member of Eagles, Postmaster's Assoc., Police Assoc. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father was born in Ponte, dell'Olio, Piacenza, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fayville, where he engaged as contractor. Had following children: Mrs. Mina Noborini; Massi, a caretaker; Joseph, a building contractor; Dante, veteran U. S. Army, World War II; Mrs. Emma O'Brien; James J .; Mabel Margaret, and Alice Louise, last four are graduates of Fayville High School. Res .: Turn Pike Rd., Fayville.
TRIPODI, LUIGI-Proprietor, Tripodi Shoe Service, 268 Grafton St., Worcester. Born Palermiti, Catanzaro, Italy, June 21, 1892. Son of Vin- cenzo Tripodi and Luigia Notaro. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he also learned the trade of making shoes. Came to U. S. in 1910. In business in Worcester since 1920. Married Maria Vagnato of Brockton, May 29, 1922. Children: Vincent, graduate of High School of Commerce, in U. S. Navy, took part in the invasion of Italy and in the Japanese mandate islands; Frank, a graduate of High School of Com- merce, in U. S. Navy and took part in the invasion of France; Anthony, and Louis, Jr., are student. Mr. Tripodi is fond of football, hunting, fish- ing, travelling and grand opera. Has two brothers in Italy, Francesco and Vincenzo. Res .: Worcester.
TRIPOLI, FRANK-Proprietor, Tripoli Cigar Store, 180 Maverick St., East Boston. Born Salemi, Trapani, Italy, Aug. 9, 1886. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in East Boston. In business since 1934. Formerly in real estate and in life insur- ance business. Married Antonina Maggio of his native town, Dec. 19, 1915. Children: Mary A., graduate Girls High, married to Anthony F. Sam- martino; Mildred V., graduate Girls High, married to Albert N. Pace; Frank C., graduate English High, and attended Bentley's, is manager First National, married to Viola Ferrara; Anthony, graduate English High, is with Gilchrist Dept. Store; and Salvatore, graduate Boston Catholic High, is student at Boston College. Mr. Tripoli is active in civic affairs. Fond of outdoor life, lover of travel and grand opera. Has a brother Salvatore in East Boston. His sister, late Maria, wife of Diego Quasarano of Revere, had eleven children. Res .: 115 Orleans St., East Boston.
TRIULZI, ERMINIO-Proprietor, Triulzi Jewelry Store, 266 Hanover St., Boston. Born Paderno Dugnano, Milano, Italy, April 4, 1884. Son of Carlo Triulzi and Angelina Melgrati. Attended public school and learned the trade of jewelry in Milan and Genoa. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Boston. In business since 1912. Married Rosina San Lorenzo of East Boston, Sept. 1, 1917. Two children: Edith, graduate of Boston Clerical School, and Louis, graduate English High and Worcester Academy, is associated with his father. Four step-children: Albert and James Ciampa, both associated with Mr. Triulzi since 1919; Frank, is in U. S. Navy; and Mrs. Emma Buono. Mr. Triulzi's father, a public health offi- cer in Italy for 35 years, had following children: Erminio; Joseph, an
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outstanding mechanical engineer, is proprietor of Triulzi Mfg. Co., of Los Angeles; and Mrs. Ida Ranfagni of Florence, Italy. Res .: 19 Murray Court, East Boston.
TROCCOLI, FEDERICO-Instructor, Violinist and Compositor. Born Lauropoli, Cosenza, Italy, Dec. 23, 1888. Son of Francesco Troccoli and Filomena Ferrara. Came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston. Studied here and abroad. Pupil of Henry Schraddieck in violin; Filix Winternitz of N. E. Conservatory of Music and P. Fiumara of the Boston Symphony. Composition under W. L. Thayer. Mr. Troccoli is teacher of the violin since 1906. Has travelled extensively throughout U. S. and Canada as soloist and with a Grand Opera Co. Considered among the finest violinists and compositors in the Bay State. Author of over 40 compositions for orches- tras, voice and piano, including his Leggenda, played at Esplanade in 1942, before an audience of 15,000. Other outstanding works are: his Venus and Symphonic Poem, for large orchestras; Serenade; Moto Perpetuo; Amor Vano; also a song, Vicenda D'Amore, sung by Licia Albanese, the dramatic soprano at the Metropolitan Opera Co. of New York in 1946, also sung by Anna Paul of New York. Maestro Troccoli's brother, the late Giovanni Battista, was a famous landscape artist and instructor of art at Harvard. Res .: 63 Carver St., Boston.
TRODELLA, GEORGE B .- M.D. Born Fitchburg, June 11, 1916. Son of Pellegrino Trodella and Maria Carbone. Graduated from Somerville High and from Tufts College Medical 1942, M.D. Interne at Boston City Hospital. Lt. in U. S. Navy, World War II. Four of the 13 Tufts Medical School graduates, who served as senior medical officers aboard LST's during invasion June 6 "carried Tufts colors to glory." Married Clair De Conto of West Medford, Oct. 8, 1944. His father was born in Lapio, Avel- lino, Italy, May 24, 1891. Came to U. S. in 1908 settling in Boston, in the shoe service business in the Little Building since 1917. Has the following children: Phyllis M., graduate Somerville High and Fishers College, is sec'ty at M.I.T .; Julia, graduate St. Clemen's High, is student at Framing- ham Teachers College; and Jean Barbara (twin to Julia), is graduate of St. Clemen's High and of Boston School of Modern Art and Designing. Res .: 95 Pearl St., Somerville.
TRODELLA, VITO-Supervisor, Press Dept., Beacon-wear Co., of Bos- ton. Born Lanio, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 20, 1916. Son of Gaspare Trodella and Florence Caprio. Graduated from English High School, where he was Lt. Colonel military drill, and member of the varsity baseball and football teams. Active in civic and political affairs. Married to Mary Mattei of Boston, Jan. 7, 1944, a graduate of Girls High School. Mr. Trodella is member of the K. of C., and Jefferson Club. Is a former musician (trum- pet player) and fond of all sports. Former sec'ty of local 71 Amalgamated Clothing Works of America. Ambition: to become leader in labor organi- zation. His father came to U. S. in 1921 settling .in Boston, later in Med- ford, is veteran of Italian Army, World War I, and foreman at Shraffts Chocolate Co. Has following children: Clara, Mrs. Nina Di Giorgio and Robert. Res .: 93 Ossipee Rd., Somerville.
TROJANO, JOSEPH-City Employee. Born Ortona dei Marsi, Aquila, Italy, Jan. 23, 1886. Son of Federico Trojano and Pasqua Delgizzi. Edu- cated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1903. In the service of the Brockton City Dept. since 1906. Married Adalgisa Urbani of Brockton, May 10, 1914, a native of Ortona, Italy. Children: Lena A., a graduate of Brockton High School and Bridgewater State Teachers' College, taught four years at Lincoln public school of Brockton, she also taught Adult Education at Brockton Evening School for three years, en- tered the Community of the Sisters of St. Joseph at Framingham, Sept. 8, 1944; Sue M., a graduate of Brockton High School and of Brockton Busi- ness College, is office manager at Dartmouth Shoe Co. Mr. Trojano is
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member of Order Sons of Italy. Has a brother Pietro, living in Italy. Res .: 137 Pine St., Brockton.
TROIANO, MICHAEL A .- Manager, Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Boston. Born: Rocca San Felice, Avellino, Italy, Sept. 4, 1888. Son of Nicolo Troiano and Angelina Conforti. Educated at Ginnasio of Sant'Angelo de'Lombardi, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Boston. Began as an agent for the Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. of Boston, February 1913, and promoted assistant manager in November 1913. Branch man- ager: since 1921. Mr. Troiano is director of Home for Italian Children of Jamaica Plain; charter member Ausonia Council K. of C. Active in civic affairs and deeply interested in every worthy cause. Married Edith Cas- taldini of Boston, Nov. 29, 1923. Children: Nicholas, a student of Holy Cross College, now in U. S. Naval Reserve; Michael and Rose Mary, stu- dents. Office: 150 Causeway St., Boston; Res .: 130 Lake St., Arlington.
TROCCOLI, ACHILLE-Proprietor, The Beauty House Inc., of 51 Leon- ard St., Belmont. Born Lauropoli, Cosenza, Italy, July 18, 1881. Son of Francesco Troccoli and Filomena Ferrara. Came to U. S. in 1893 settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1938, possess- ing the finest and most up-to-date beauty salon in Belmont. Formerly in the tonsorial business in Boston for 20 years and in the beautician business since 1923. Mr. Troccoli is also an outstanding guitarist, has given numerous concerts in which many celebrities took part. Married Antonietta Merenda of Boston, July 26, 1906. Children: Frank, a beauti- cian; Vera, married to Ralph Ring; Annina, married to Lt. John Manning, U. S. Army; and Eleanor, married to Lt. J. Camp Richardson, U. S. Ma- rines. Has following brothers and sisters: Domenica, Frederick (teacher of piano and violin in Boston), Giovanni, a well-known portrait painter, and Carmela. Res .: 18 Leicester Rd., Belmont.
TROLLA, JOSEPH ALBERT-Political Leader, Marlboro. Born Marl- boro, April 9, 1911. Son of John Trolla and Floridea Strizzi. Graduated from Marlboro High in 1929, was member of varsity football team. At- tended Burdett Business College, and graduated from Bentley School of Accounting and Finance in 1931. Assistant manager at W. T. Grant Co. of New York and in Marlboro. Councillor for city of Marlboro for four years. Was also City Constable. Active in civic and political movements. Mem- ber: Moose; K. C .; Holy Name Society; Italian Citizens Club; St. Ann's Society, and past venerable Order Sons of Italy. Veteran U. S. Army, World War II, overseas, has been awarded the Purple Heart for distin- guished service. His late father was born in Capistrano, Aquila, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Marlboro. Mother, a native of Roccaraso, Aquila, Italy. She has been president of Daughters of Italy, now its orator; ex-venerable of St. Ann Society, also member of Mt. Carmel So- ciety, V.F.W., and Third Order of St. Francis. Active in civic affairs. Chil- dren: Michael S., Mrs. Elizabeth Mastroianni; Violette Virginia, a book- keeper at W. T. Grant Co. since 1926, is also organist at St. Ann's church; Joseph Albert, is in U. S. Army overseas; and Mrs. Laurina Corrinni. Res .: 74 West Main St., Marlboro.
TROLLA, MICHAEL S .- Partner, Piave Sq. Canteen, 162 South St., Marlboro. Born Milford, Nov. 9, 1899. Son of John Trolla and Floridea Strizzi. Educated in the public and business schools. In the restaurant business since 1936. Married Santina Di Fiori of Milford, July 7, 1923. One son, John Louis, born Feb. 1, 1926, a graduate of Marlboro High, is in U. S. Army overseas. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Moose; St. Ann's So- ciety; Holy Name Society; Humbert Society and Marlboro Fishing and Game Assoc., Inc. His father was born in Capestrano, Aquila, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Marlboro, was among the first Italians to enter grocery business. Had following children: Michael. S., Mrs. Elizabeth Mastroianni of Milford, Violette Virginia, a bookkeeper at W. T. Grant
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Co. since 1926, is also the organist at St. Ann's church; Joseph A., a city official, is in U. S. Army overseas, and Mrs. Laurina Corrinni of Marlboro. Res .: 19 South St., Marlboro.
TRONGONE, HENRY-Proprietor, Trongone Mfg. of Boston. Born Boston, March 15, 1907. Son of Anthony Trongone and Maria Vozella. Educated in East Boston elementary and high schools. In the manufac- turing of ladies' sport clothes since 1938. Married Hannah Lask of Boston, Nov. 26, 1933. One son, Henry, Jr. Member: Wholesale Garment Ass'n; Cottage Park Yacht Club; Coast Guard. Fond of boating, hunting and fishing. Father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1901 settling in Boston, engaged in the manufacturing of men's trousers for over 30 years. Business: 897 Washington St., Boston; Res .: 75 Dudley St., Saugus.
TRONGONE, JOSEPH ANTHONY-Assistant Director of Music, Boston public schools. Born Boston, March 22, 1900. Son of Carmine Trongone and Josephine Picariello. Graduated from English High School; Boston University, College of Music in 1935 (applied music); in 1943 (bachelor of music). Also attended Boston College; New England Conservatory of Music and Pius X, School of Liturigal Music of New York. Teacher of music since 1918; choir master at St. Leonard's church; club leader and counsellor of Michelangelo School Center. Married to Bradamante Sac- cone of Boston, July 4, 1921. Mr. Trongone is member of K. of C., 4th degree; City of Boston Principals Ass'n; Holy Name Society; Boston Mu- sicians Union. Author of number of methods in the music field. His father was born in Atripalda, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1880, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Boston. Has following children: Joseph A .; late Adeline; George B., is musician, veteran U. S. Army, World War II; Helen, married to Louis Bourque; William; Ida; and Edward, veteran U. S. Army, World War II, is a musician. Res .: 648 Weld St., West Roxbury.
TROPEA, FELIX ANTHONY-Proprietor, Tropea Tailor Shop, 6 Bel- mont St., Brockton. Born Sambiasi, Catanzaro, Italy, Sept. 20, 1886. Son of Francesco Tropea and Caterina Cuparo. Attended public school in his native town, where he also learned the tailoring trade. Came to U. S. in 1904. Lived in Boston. In Brockton since 1907. In business since 1925. Married Maria Saletta Giovanniello of Brockton, July 25, 1909, a native of Petruro, Avellino, Italy, born June 17, 1888. Mr. Tropea's father came to U. S. in 1916. Had following children: Felix A .; Joseph, a tailor for Story Co., is married to Celia Giovanniello, they have four children: Jo- seph (died U. S. Army World War II, Nov. 16, 1944), Raymond (U. S. Army Air Corps, So. Pacific), David (in U. S. Navy in So. Pacific), Ger- trúde (married to Anthony Bonaparte), they have following children: Guido, in U. S. Army; Ida, Luisa, Harrold and Patricia. Mr. Tropea was formerly member of Knights of Pythias; ex-venerable and ex-trustee Order Sons of Italy. Fond of literature, art and music. Res .: 60 Hunt St., Brockton.
TROPEANO, ALFRED P .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Lexington, March 27, 1910. Son of Joseph Tropeano and Carolina Fiore. Education: Lex- ington High School; Boston University College of Business Administra- tion; Boston University School of Law (1934, L.L.B.). Associate counsel for Boston Legal Aid Society, 1934-1937. In general practice of law in Boston since 1937. Married Gladys Long of Newton, Aug. 20, 1938. One daughter, Charlene. Member: Middlesex Bar Ass'n, the American Bar Ass'n, Sons of Italy, Lexington Minute Men, past president of Lexington Lions Club. Father, born in Monteverde, Avellino, Italy, came 'to U. S. in 1886. Was the pioneer Italo-American settler of Lexington. Res .: 25 Vine Brook Rd., Lexington.
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TROTTA, ANTHONY JOHN-Proprietor, Trotta Restaurant, Boston. Born Campora, Salerno, Italy, May 19, 1883. Son of Giuseppe Trotta and Francesca Torrusio. Attended High School in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Boston. In business since 1920. Married Ida Maselli of Boston in 1914. One daughter, Frances, graduate of Somerville High and attended Burdett College, married to Hector D'Amato, a school teacher of Hyde Park. Member: Order Sons of Italy and Knights of. Pythias. Fond of baseball, bowling, hunting and fishing. Lover of travel and grand opera. His father was pharmacist in Campora, Italy, for over 30 years. Had fol- lowing children: Mrs. Luigina Feola, Anthony John, Mrs. Teresina Pecora, John and Angelo. Res .: 12 Justin Rd., Brighton.
TUCCINARDI, GIOVANNI-Captain of dining room, Hotel Essex, Bos- ton. Born Sperlonga, Littoria, Italy, Sept. 2, 1895. Son of Francesco Tuc- cinardi and Maria Faiola. Came to U. S. in 1913 settling in Boston. In the service of Hotel Essex since 1926. Married Filomena D'Onofrio of Sperlonga, Italy, Jan. 9, 1920. Children: Francesco, Luigi and Maria. Fond of baseball, hunting, fishing, hockey and music. Has travelled ex- tensively in Italy and France. His father, a proprietor of a fishing vessel, toured the Mediterranean Sea. Served in the Italian Navy during World War I and honorably discharged Sept. 1919. Has lived in France for 14 years. Res .: 79 Salisbury Rd., Watertown.
TUFO, EDWARD A .- Businessman. Born Worcester, Jan. 3, 1919. Son of Albert Tufo and Josephine Grieco. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1936 and Wentworth Institute in 1938. Proprietor of the E. and S. Box Co., of Boston since 1942. Married Josephine Mistretta of Win- chester, June 13, 1943. Fond of baseball, football and hockey. His father was born in Apice, Benevento, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Boston. Had following children: Mrs. Lena Mattola; Anthony, U. S. Army; Edward; Evelyn and Albert. Bus .: 22 Clyde St., Somerville; Res .: 439 Meridian St., East Boston.
TUMMILLO, PETER P .- District Sales Manager, Hiram Walker G. & W. Sales Corp., Statler Bldg., Boston. Born Trenton, N. J., Feb. 10, 1900. Son of Nicholas Tummillo and Angela Maria Cappello. Graduated from Rider College in 1916. In the service of Hiram Walker as manager of G. & W. Division since 1941. Formerly, New England manager for Browne Vintners Co., for seven years and in the advertising specialty business for ten years. Considered one of the most outstanding sales promoters in New England. Married Zoe Masciantoni of Trenton, N. J., (a graduate of Rider College), Oct. 10, 1929. Children: Gloria Marie, Zoa Sylvia and Peter Philip. Member: Boston Advertising Club, B.P.O.E. Among original organizers of the Italian Business and Professional Men's Club of Trenton (a civic organization). Father, born in Rapone, Potenza, Italy, came to U. S. in 1886 settling in Trenton, where he has for over 40 years been an active figure in the shoe shining parlor and hat cleaning business in the con- course of Penn. Station. Res .: 1501 High St., Westwood.
TUMOLO, JOHN-Born Pietra Montecorvino, Foggia, Italy, Oct. 16, 1894. Son of Salvatore Tumolo and Maria Domenica Di Nardi. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Milford. Educated here and abroad. Is Core maker at Fales Machine Co. of Walpole. Formerly in the service of B. F. Sturtevant for over 20 years. Married Maria Donato Consoletti of Milford, Sept. 14, 1919. Children: Salvatore Louis, graduate Milford High, is in U. S. Army overseas; Alfred Nicholas, graduate Milford High, was member of varsity football and basketball teams, is in U. S. Army overseas; Mary Domenica, graduate Milford High, member of varsity basketball team, is graduate nurse; John, Jr., also graduate Milford High, is in U. S. Army overseas; Josephine and Anna are students. Mr. Tumolo is member and treasurer of Order Sons of Italy. His father came to U. S. in 1904 settling in Mil- ford. Had four children: Michael, John, Joseph and Louis. Res .: 28 Mechanic St., Milford.
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TUMOLO, SALVATORE JOHN-Letter Carrier, Milford P. O. Born Milford, Feb. 11, 1922. Son of Michael Tumolo and Frances Neglia. Attend- ed Milford High School and served in U. S. Army for three years, World War II. In the service of U. S. P. O. since 1944. Married Angelina Camas- tro of Milford, Feb. 13, 1943. One daughter, Jannette Ann, born Jan. 13, 1945. Member of the American Legion. Fond of travel, baseball, skating and classical music. His father was born in Pietra Montecorvino, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Milford. Had following children: Mary; Gilda, married to Fred Dragon; Iolanda, married to Charles Tre- deau; Salvatore John, and Anthony, veteran U. S. Navy. Res .: 78 Pros- pect Height, Milford.
TURO, PASQUALE-Businessman. Born Vieste, Foggia, Italy, Feb. 16. 1898. Son of Leonardo Turo and Antonia Tantimonaco. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in Worces- ter. Partner in Turo's Market of 1111/2 Shrewsbury St., since 1910. Mar- ried Raffaela Marzo, Feb. 16, 1922. Children: Leonard, graduate of High School of Commerce, in U. S. Army overseas; Joseph, graduate of High School of Commerce, in U. S. Navy; Frank, graduate of Boys' Trade School; Michael, Marie, Patsy, Romeo and Rita, last two are twins. Mr. Turo is member of Order Sons of Italy and of Vieste Society. Fond of baseball, fishing and travel. His father came to U. S. in 1898, settled in Worcester. Had following children: Frank, who is partner in business with Pasquale; Libero, Matthew, Joseph and Rose, married to Victor Zamarro. Res .: 9 Shamrock St., Worcester.
TURCO, JOSEPH and TURCO, ALBERT-Jewelers. Joseph, born Bos- ton, April 24, 1909. Son of Albert Turco and Filomena Di Angelis. Married Adelina Bellucci of Boston in 1931. Children: Barbara, Joseph, Joan and Pauline. Albert, born Stamford, Conn., July 23, 1911, married Anna Vetrino in 1938 of Boston. Children: Carol-Ann, Marylyn and Gail. Father was born in Serre, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1899 settling in Boston, was an expert shoe repairer and maker of shoes for defective feet. Both of the above boys are high school graduates. Business: 333 Washington St., Boston.
TURRISI, FRANK-Proprietor, Turrisi Market and Groceries, 97 Essex St., Lawrence. Born Trecastagni, Catania, Italy, March 7, 1889. Son of Filadelfio Turrisi and Lorenza Sapienza. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Lawrence. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1902. Married Elsa Gertrude Pauline Schnunzler of Lawrence, Dec. 18, 1928. Mr. Turrisi is fond of outdoor life, travel and music. His father, who came to U. S. in 1894, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Law- rence. Had two children: Domenic and Frank. Res .: 435 No. Main St., Andover.
TUTELA, FELIX-Insurance Agent. Born Boston, April 1, 1896. Son of Ralph Tutela and Zinobia Falcucci. Graduated from Eliot School and attended English High School. In the service of John Hancock Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1943. Formerly with the Boston Police Dept. for 22 years. Married Angelina Beatrice, Sept. 13, 1914. Five children: Zenobia, Carmela and Elizabeth, known as "The Three T's" famous vocal trio in the field of popular entertainment. His other two children are. Mrs. Burton Hamilton and Rita, a student. Mr. Tutela is fond of all. sports and is a former musician. His father was born in Grottaminarda, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Boston. Res .: 80 Stanton. St., Dorchester.
UCCELLO CONCETTO-Proprietor, Uccello Variety Store of East Bos- ton. Born Canicattini Bagni, Siracusa, Italy, Dec. 8, 1889. Son of Giuseppe. Uccello and Concetta Amenda. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. first time in 1912. Served in the Italian Army World War I, taking part in the African, Japan, China and Siberia campaigns. Was.
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awarded several medals for bravery. On February 3, 1915, he married Filomena Pantano of his native town. In 1921 he returned to U. S. with his family settling in East Boston, where he has been in business since 1927. Mr. and Mrs. Uccello have the following children: Concettina, mar- ried to Frank Adamo; Rosa, married to James Astuccio; Josephine, mar- ried to George Tarquinio; all of whom are high school graduates; Pauline and Joseph are students. Member of Canicattini Bagni Society. Has a brother Salvatore in Peabody and a brother Paolo in Italy. Res .: 124 Webster St., E. Boston.
UMANO, FRANK-Tonsorialist. Born Grammichele, Catania, Italy; Nov. 1, 1894. Son of Francesco Umano and Maria Calleri. Attended pub- lic school in Italy, where he also learned the barber's trade. Came to U. S. in 1913 settling in Brockton. In the barber business since 1922. Veteran U. S. Forces World War I. Married Jennie Piston, June 8, 1919. Children: Mary, a hair stylist, is married to William Burke (one son, William); Carmela, Mafalda, Frank and John. All have attended Brockton High School. Member: American Legion; Italian Bocce Club; past third presi- dent, State Master Barber's Assoc., and vice-president of the Italian Dra- matic Club. Mr. Umano is a former local bowling champion and a noted hunter. Lover of travel and music. His father, a merchant in Italy, had the following children: Angelo, a contractor in Quincy; Frank, and Mrs. Giacomina Scarnici, also of Quincy. Bus .: 20 Lincoln St., Brockton.
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