Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 130

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

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VILLANO, ANTHONY-Real Estate and Insurance, Notary Public, 4 Main St., Leominster. Born Calore, Avellino, Italy, Jan. 13, 1889. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Leominster. Educated here and abroad. In the insurance and real estate business since 1910, being the pioneer Italian American to enter said field in this city. Married Filomena Seretto of Fitchburg, Aug. 30, 1941 (a graduate of Fitchburg High School). One son, Anthony Michael, Jr., born Sept. 27, 1942. Member: Elks, K. C., Chamber of Commerce. Fond of baseball, bowling, auction bridge, gardening, travel and grand opera. Parents were natives of Calore, Avellino, Italy. Mother died in Leominster, Feb. 23, 1941, age 82. Father died in Italy, age 33. The following children are now living: Anthony of this sketch and Pas- qualina in Italy. Res .: 26 Crown St., Leominster.

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VILLELLA, PETER-Clothes Designer. Born Falerna, Catanzaro, Italy, Oct. 4, 1886. Son of Bruno Villella and Maria Notarianni. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he also learned the trade of tailor- ing. Came to U. S. in 1905 settling in New York, where he studied design- ing. In Boston since 1910. In the service of Mawry White Company since 1936. Formerly with Robinson Bros .; S. Shapiro Co .; Barney Apple Co., etc. Married Mary Genovese of Boston, March 13, 1911. Children: Mary (Bavona), Sarah (Cefalo), Gladys, Bruno, Domenic and Jennette. Res .: 35 Greenwood St., Malden.

VINCIGUERRA, JOSEPH F .- President and Treasurer, Winwar and Sons, Inc., soap and chemical makers, of Lawrence and Methuen. Born Lawrence, July 6, 1906. Son of Salvatore and Carmela Torrisi Vinciguerra. Graduated from Technical School of Catania, Italy, Lawrence Evening High School, Suffolk University Law School (1939, L.L.B.). Special ex- tension courses at Harvard University, on financial policies of corpora- tions. Married Erminia Bonaccorso of Lawrence, July 26, 1930. Children: Carmelina, Concettina and Salvatore. Member: Chamber of Commerce; former president of Italian College Club; deputy district governor of local Lions club; captain of Red Cross and Y.M.C.A. drives; was major in war fund Community Chest drive; on executive board of North Essex Boy Scouts. Planned and built, all alone, his nine room garrison and casino style home. Active in civic affairs and in every worthy cause. Fond of hunting, golf, travel, sketching and music. His father came to U. S. in 1900 settled in Lawrence, was for over 40 years one of the leading business- men. Had following children: Domenico R., Joseph F., and Mrs. Maria Tartaro of Hyde Park. Res .: 152 Merrimack St., Methuen.

VINTI, JOHN J .- Merchant Tailor. Born Napoli, Italy, Oct. 1, 1885. Son of Pasquale Vinti and Carmela Criscuola. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Newport, R. I. In custom tailoring business until 1922. In the merchant tailoring business in Boston since 1922. Married Anna Katherine Sild of Newport in 1906. Children: John Pascal, a graduate of Mass. Institute of Tech- nology, Doctor of Science, now research physicist for U. S. government; Helen Christine, married to Walter Monroe; Anna Katherine, married to Donald Edmunston, a graduate of Harvard. Fond of football, bowling, billiards and travelling. A lover of art and classical music. Res .: 50 Quint Ave., Allston.

VIOLA, ANTHONY F .- Public Accountant. Born Boston, Jan. 20, 1909. Son of Frank Viola and Josephine Raneri. Graduated from Boston College High School in 1926 and from Morgan School of Accounting and Finance in 1930. Has attended Boston University. Doing business as Anthony Viola and Co. since 1932. Married Rose Gramolini of Roslindale, Nov. 11, 1940. One son, Frank Louis. Treasurer of Italo-American Voters League of Mass., and member of the K. of C. Fond of baseball, football, hockey and music. Father was born in Altolea, Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1905 settling in Boston. Office: 99 Union St., Boston. Res .: 271 Merriam St., Weston.

VIOLA, MICHAEL EDWARD-Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, May 25, 1902. Son of Luke A. Viola and Isabella Aromano. Graduated from Cam- bridge Technical High School in 1915 and Suffolk University Law School in 1923, L.L.B. In general practice in Boston since 1926. Assistant District Attorney for Middlesex County, 1934-36. Married Anna Bond. Children: Edward and Lawrence. Member: Boston Law Society; Secretary, Middle- sex Bar Association, third district; the Elks. Outstanding in trying crim- inal cases. Holds record of trying consecutive acquittals. Fond of boxing, golf, squash and music. Father was born in Armento, Basilicata, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1885 settling in Boston. Had eight children. Office: 294 Washington St .; Res .: 46 Lincoln Rd., Medford.

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VISCONTI, MICHAEL PHILIP-Lawyer. Born Milford, Dec. 20, 1906. Son of Pompeo Visconti and Eva Gogliormella. Graduated from Milford High in 1924, captain of varsity baseball team; and Suffolk University Law School in 1930, L.L.B. In general practice in Milford since 1932. Member: Mass. Bar Ass'n; Hoboken Citizens' Club; Italian Labor Society; member of Milford School Committee; veteran U. S. Army overseas. His father was born in San Michele Di Serino, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1890, was among pioneer Italian settlers of Milford, where he engaged as stone cutter for 40 years. Had following children: Joseph, civil engineer; Mrs. Mary Celozzi; Anthony, tool maker; Michael Philip; Daniel, veteran U. S. Army overseas; and Mrs. Luigina Nunes. Res .: 9 Genoa St., Milford.

VISCOSI, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Viscosi Market, 175 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Born Melizzano, Benevento, Italy, May 14, 1895. Son of Car- mine Viscosi and Antonia Del Bene. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1912. Served in U. S. Army Medical Corps, World War I. In business since 1930. Married Filomena Mezza of Meliz- zano, Italy, July 2, 1922. Children: Emily Ann, graduate of North High School and of Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School of Boston; Gloria Jean, graduate of North High School. Member: American Legion; Order Sons of Italy; Holy Name Society, and American Italian Citizen's Club. Fond of baseball, football, swimming, travel and grand opera. His father had following children: Joseph, Cosimo, Armand and Rosa. Res .: 7 Mt. Vernon St., Worcester.

VITA, JOHN A .- Proprietor, Vita Service Station, 86 North Washington St., Boston. Born Boston, July 13, 1908. Son of Enrico Vita and Pasqualina Martignetti. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1933. Mar- ried Helen Grady of Hopedale, June 1936. Children: John and Francis. Mr. Vita is member of Retail Gasoline Dealers Assoc. Fond of football, boxing, travel and music. His father was born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Boston. Had following children: Frank, married to Mildred O'Leary; Louise; John A .; Anthony, married to Angelina Zambarelli; Antoinette, married to Michael Anzalotti; Clemen- tina; Julia, married to George Sapochetti, a veteran of U. S. forces; Fred- erick, married to Camilla Popolo, and Josephine. Res .: 8 Auburn' St., West Medford.

VITAGLIANO, ALFONSO-Manager, Ideal Market of Winthrop. Born East Boston, Feb. 9, 1913. Son of John Vitagliano and Michela Sarno. Graduated: Winthrop High School and Burdett College. Associated in business with his father since 1932. Married Mary Frances Catenacci of Jamaica Plain, Sept. 1, 1941, a former public school teacher in Portorico and in Boston. Children: John, born June 10, 1942, and Suzanne, born Sept. 20, 1943. Mr. Vitagliano's father was born in Candida, Avellino, Italy, June 11, 1884. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Boston. In 1920 he established the Ideal Market and has since been engaged in that field. Has following children: Anthony; Alfonso; Philip, student of Harvard, is in U. S. Army overseas; Arthur, graduate of Harvard and of Boston Uni- versity School of Law, is an attorney, now Lt. in U. S. Navy; and Dorothy, a graduate of Boston University, is married to Peter Prince, an attorney in Boston. Res .: 111 Court Rd., Winthrop.

VITAGLIANO, PAOLO-Printer, Noddle Island Press, 80 Orleans St., East Boston. Born Cava dei Tirreni, Salerno, Italy, Jan. 27, 1876. Son of Giuseppe and Vincenza Guarino (Vitagliano). Educated in the elemen- tary and high schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1903 settling in Boston. In the printing business since 1913, pioneer Italian American in the printing field in East Boston. Married to Amelia Mechetti of New York in 1904. One son, Renato. Res .: 12 Paris St., East Boston.

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VITALE, ANTHONY-Saxophonist and Clarinetist. Born Boston, Dec. 19, 1912. Son of Anthony Vitale and Anna Arminio. Graduated from Brighton High School in 1933. Began to study music at the age of 15, later, under Emiel Arcieri of the Boston Symphony Orchestra. Mr. Vitale is considered among the finest players of the saxophone and clarinet in the bay state. Has travelled throughout U. S. and Canada with well known bands. Now playing at Hotel Torraine with Pat Sands orchestra. Mar- ried Nicolina Capodilupo of Boston, April 23, 1939. She is a graduate of Portia Law School and a former distinguished attorney of Boston. Mr. Vitale is member of Musicians Union and former member of his high school baseball team. His father was born in Citogna, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston, engaged in the mfg. of neckwear for over 30 years. Res .: 109 Prince St., Boston.

VITALE, PASQUALE ERNEST-Telegrapher. Born Torre delle Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, Jan. 7, 1897. Son of Angelo Vitale and Dorotea Nuzzola. Came to U. S. in 1899 settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools. In the service of the Western Union Postal Telegraph since 1911. Among the pioneer Italo-Americans to be so employed. Married Lucille Hamrick of Albertville, Ala., June 20, 1920. Children: James, in U. S. Navy; and Ozalyn, student of St. Joseph Academy of Bay St. Louis, Miss. Fond of baseball, hockey, boxing, football and music. Father, born in Larotta, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896 settling in Boston, engaged as blacksmith for over 27 years. Res .: 312 Princeton St., East Boston.

VITALE, SILVIO NAPOLEONE-Chief Artist, Executive Staff, R. H. White Co., Boston. Born Boston, July 27, 1910. Son of Silvio Vitale and Josephine Alcieri. Graduated from Dorchester High School in 1928 and studied under private instructors. On four year scholarship at Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Continued his studies at the Regia Academy of Fine Arts in Rome, Italy, 1928-34, where he received his professor's de- gree. On his return to U. S. he took part in several exhibits. Considered outstanding in the field of art display. Director of art display at R. H. White Co. since 1940. Mr. Vitale is also a fencing master. Won the three weapon championship for three years, and president of Boston Fencing Club for two years. His father was born in Apricena, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 90's settling in Boston as banker. Later was Italian Royal Vice-Consul for New England in Boston for 27 years and president of Dante Allighieri Club. A writer and poet of distinction. Res .: Water- town.

VITALI, GIULIO-Proprietor, Vitali Market of East Dedham and Ded- ham. Born Rome, Italy, April 18, 1887. Son of Augusto Vitali and Carlotta Morganti. Educated in the elementary and secondary schools in Rome. Came to U. S. in 1911. In business since 1922. Married Mariannina Fulvi, March 30, 1913, a native of Monte Urano, Ascoli Piceno, Italy. Children: Alba, married to Jeremiah Bullock; Augusto, a graduate of Harvard Col- lege and of Harvard Law School, is attorney, veteran U. S. Army overseas, as major; Aurora, married to Elmer J. Cuddy; Chester, veteran U. S. Army overseas, as captain; all are graduates of Dedham High School. Mr. Vi- tali's father had following children: Nina, Giulio, Luisa, Gertrude, Ro- mano, Sestilia, Virginia, Isabella, Peppino and Decio. Res .: 20 Waldo St., East Dedham.

VITERBI, ACHILLE-Surgeon Oculist and University Professor. Born Mantova, Italy, Dec. 22, 1881. Son of Eugenio Viterbi and Zelia Tedeschi. Graduated from University of Turin, 1905, M.D. (cum laude). Lecturer at Royal University of Parma in Ophthalmic Surgery, 1913-1939. During World War I was lieutenant, later captain. Consulting oculist and surgeon of the 3rd army, 1915-18. Promoted Lieutenant Colonel in 1938. Won national competition in 1918 as chief physician of the Ophthalmic Clinic of Bergamo, Italy, which he designed. Awarded Cross of the Italian Crown.

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Former delegate of French Society of Ophthalmologie for Italy. During 35 years of practice, he has performed over 7000 operations on the eye, 2000 were cataracts. In U. S. since Aug. 1939. Spent two years at Pres- byterian Hospital in New York. Physician in Boston since 1941. Author of 36 published books, among which are: "Cataratta Diabetica Sperimen- tale," "Ectopie del Cristallino," "Tumori del Globo Oculare," "Ophthalmic Propedentic," "Ophthalmoscopy," "Slit Lampe and Corneal Microscope," "Plastic of Conjunctiva," (personal method of operation) etc. Married Maria Luria. One son, Andrew. Office: 276 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.

VITIELLO, AMORINO RALPH-Lieutenant, East Boston Fire Dept., Engine five. Born Boston, May 4, 1908. Son of Luigi Vitiello and Maria De Marco. Graduated from Charlestown High School. In the service of East Boston Fire Dept. since 1939. Lt., since Jan. 3, 1945. Married Filippa Bordonaro of Boston, Sept. 22, 1935, a graduate of Girls High School. Children: Louis Richard, born Feb. 20, 1937, and Philip Arthur, born April 8, 1941. Member: National Fire Protection Assoc., and International Fire Fighters Assoc. Fond of basketball, boxing, swimming, travel and music. His father was born in Chiusano San Domenico, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Boston. Had following children: Mrs. Carmela Damiano, Mrs. Diomera De Fronzo, Amorino Ralph, and Mrs. Amelia Gentile. Res .: 17 Henchman St., Boston.

VITO, EDWARD-Proprietor, Edward Vito Service Station, 1027 Broad- way, Revere. Born Thompson, Conn., Oct. 8, 1908. Son of Antonio Vito and Margaret Murolo. Graduated from Tourtellotte Memorial High School of Thompson, Conn. In business in Revere since 1933. Married Eleanor Lepore, Feb. 22, 1933, a graduate of Revere High. Children: Edward, Jr., and Eleanor. Mr. Vito is member of K. C., and of Winthrop Lodge of Elks. Fond of baseball, football, basketball and horsebackriding. His father was born in Capri, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1890, was among the pioneer Italo-American settlers of Thompson, Conn., where he engaged as road contractor for 40 years. Has following children: Lena, married to Angelo Fiore; Stella, married to Roland Gendreau, Ralph and Edward. Res .: 350 Mountain Ave., Revere.

VITOLO, VINCENT B .- Treasurer and Vice-president, Stabile Bank and Trust Co., Boston. Born Salerno, Italy, April 15, 1894. Son of Michael Vitolo and Rachela Vernaglia. Came to U. S. in 1901 settling in New York City. In the service of Stabile Bank and Trust Co. of Boston since 1916. Married Rose Fuscaldo of New York. Mr. Vitolo served in the U. S. Army during World War I. Fond of all sports. A lover of travelling, reading and the opera. Office: 107 Salem St., Boston; Res .: 276 Gray St., Arlington.

VOCI, JOSEPH-Manager, Grocery Dept., Publix Market Inc., Brock- ton. Born Brockton, Aug. 24, 1911. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Voci. Graduated from Brockton High School. In the service of Publix Market Inc. since 1942. Was formerly meat salesman for Armour and Berry Wales Co. of Boston for 12 years. Married Rose Marino of Avon, Oct. 12, 1938, a graduate of Avon High School and studied for two years at Boston City Hospital School of Nursing. Children: Rosalie Ann, born Oct. 6, 1939, and Elaine Louise, born Nov. 26, 1943. Mr. Voci is member of Y.M.C.A. His parents were born in Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Brockton. Had following children: Thomas, a fruit and vegetable buyer; Mrs. Elizabeth Luti, is manager Publix Market delica- tessen dept .; Joseph; Mario, is with Bethlehem Steel; Frank, is Sergeant U. S. Army Medical Corps in Italy, and Alfred, a gifted musician. Res .: 16 Everett St., Avon.

VOCI, JOSEPH B .- Proprietor, Voci's Jennie Service Station, 388 North Main St., Brockton. Born Brockton, Aug. 23, 1911. Son of Vincent Voci and Raffaela Celia. Educated in the elementary and high schools of

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Brockton. In business since 1936. Formerly shoe worker. Married Stasia Pawlowski of Bridgewater, Sept. 29, 1940. Children: Dianna Marion, born July 18, 1941; Joseph Vincent, born Dec. 3, 1942, and Eugene Kenneth, born Jan. 3, 1944. Mr. Voci is fond of baseball, football, travel and classi- cal music. His father, a native of Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy, came to U. S. in 1898. Settled in Brockton in 1901, where he has since been custom tailor for Tonis Custom Tailoring firm. Had following children: Nicholas, Elizabeth, Joseph, Theresa, Eugene, and Marion. See Father's sketch. Res .: 76 Locust St., Brockton.

VOCI, VINCENT-Custom Tailor. Born Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy, April 20, 1875. Son of Nicola Voci and Elisabetta Fiorentino. Educated in the public school of his native town, where he also learned the trade of custom tailoring. Came to U. S. in 1898. In the service of Tonis Tailor- ing firm since 1901. Married Raffaela Celia of Gasperina, Italy, Aug. 1, 1908. Children: Nicholas, born May 14, 1909, a graduate of Brown Uni- versity in 1934, A.B., on scholarship, is civil engineer, married to Maria Clerico of Philadelphia; Elizabeth, born July 27, 1910, is hairdresser; Jo- seph B., born Aug. 23, 1911; Theresa, born Sept. 15, 1912, is married to Dante Gennaco; Eugene, born April 15, 1916, is in U. S. Army in the Pacific, married to Elizabeth Popolo, and Marion, born Sept. 20, 1920, is married to Saverio Celia. Mr. Voci is member of Young Calabria Society. Active in civic affairs. Has three brothers, Anthony and Michael of Brockton, and Salvatore in Italy. Res .: 74 West Ashland St., Brockton.

VOLLONO, VINCENT J .- Vice-president, Economy Grocery Stores, Inc. Born Naples, Italy, Nov. 29, 1893. Son of Francesco Paolo Vollono and Teresa Nocera. Educated in the Alessandro Volta School of electrical engineering of Naples, Italy, and in Boston English High School. In U. S. since 1908. In the service of Economy Grocery Stores, Inc. since 1918. Married Lucia Mollo of Boston, Feb. 22, 1918. Children: Vincent E., Boston University (U. S. Army Air Corps) ; Dorothea Theresa, Wheaton College, specializing in romance languages. Member of the Italian His- torical Society. Fond of baseball, football, travelling and grand opera. Died in 1946. His father, also a native of Naples, was a naval engineer. Res .: 971 Center St., Newton Center.

VOLPE, ANGELO CHARLES-Businessman. Born Somerville, Sept. 3, 1880. Son of Pasquale Volpe and Theresa Malatesta. Educated in the public schools of Medford. Entered business with his father in 1880 and has since continued in the general fruit and vegetable field. Married Angelina Piccolo of Hartford, Conn., Oct. 12, 1916. Children: Dorris Ann, a graduate of Lowell Teachers College, proprietor of Ladd and Lassie Shop of Medford; Robert John, U. S. Army Medical Corps; Eileen Theresa, a graduate of Medford High School, and Angelo C. Jr., student. Mr. Volpe is member of B.P.O.E. His father was born in Elena Gaeta, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1875. Mother was born in Cicagna, Genoa, Italy. They were pioneer Italian American settlers of Somerville, and established fruit business in 1885. Res .: 26 Hillside Ave., Medford.

VOLPE, GIACOMO (John)-Proprietor, Quality Shoe Repairing, 47 Main St., Gloucester. Born Piperno, Littoria, Italy, Nov. 20, 1902. Son of Domenico Volpe and Annunziata Marocco. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1920 settling in Gloucester, where he has since been in above business. Married Vincenza Voltolini of Somer- ville, Sept. 1, 1928. One son, James, Jr., born June 1, 1937. Mr. Volpe is a former band musician. Fond of hunting, bowling, travel and gardening. His father came to U. S. in 1901. Lived in Philadelphia, and since 1907 in Gloucester, where he worked in the quarry. Had following children: Giacomo; Angelina, married to Audino Ercolani of White Plains, N. Y., and Margherita, married to Luigi Brusca of Stamford, Conn. Res .: 8 Carlyle St., Gloucester.

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VOLPE, JOHN EDWARD-Proprietor, P. Volpe and Sons, Inc., Salem St., Medford. Born Somerville, Jan. 25, 1882. Son of Pasquale Volpe and Theresa Malatesta. Graduated from Medford High School in 1900. In general fruit and vegetable business since 1900. Married Alice Alfonse, Oct. 8, 1908. One daughter, Betty Volpe, a graduate of Colby Junior Col- lege and attended Cardine Moderne Art School, married to Robert Cottler (officer in U. S. Army Air Corps). Mr. Volpe is member of Chamber of Commerce, charter member of Rotary Club and past exalted ruler of B.P.O.E. His father, a native of Elena Gaeta, Italy, came to U. S. in 1875. Was a pioneer Italian American settler of Somerville. Established his general fruit business in 1885. Had following children: Angelo, John, Frank (attorney), and Lena. Res .: 20 Intervale Ave., Medford.

VOLPE, LUKE R .- Proprietor, Frontenac Cafe, 241 Harvard St., Brook- line. Born Comacchio, Ferrara, Italy, Aug. 16, 1911. Son of Albert Volpe and Mary Capazzoli. Graduated from Brighton High School and attend- ed Northeastern University. In business since 1935. Married Phyllis Stevens, June 21, 1932, a graduate of Dorchester High. One son, Luke R., Jr., born Sept. 13, 1933. Mr. Volpe is fond of baseball, travel and music. Active in civic and political affairs. His father came to U. S. in 1908 en- gaged in restaurant business. Has following children: Luke R., Fred (in U. S. Army overseas), Robert (Seabees, U. S. Navy), Thelma, Mrs. Carmen Loosen, Mrs. Gloria Moore. Res .: 165 Everett St., Allston.

VOLPINI, JOHN-Born Rome, Italy, Oct. 31, 1882. Son of Edoardo Volpini and Margherita Paciosi. Educated at Collegio Sant'Apolinare of Rome. Came to U. S. in 1907 settling in Southbridge. In the service of American Optical Co. since Sept. 6, 1907. Holds the pioneer gold pin from the Co., and is member of the Quarter Century Club. Married Giuditta Chiocca of Southbridge, Feb. 3, 1913, a native of Ponzanello, Carrara, Italy. Children: Ferdinand, a foreman at American Optical Co .; Renato, press operator at American Optical Co .; Emma, married to Lawrence Du Paul; Ida, a graduate of Springfield Marcy Hospital, and Mary. All the children graduated from Mary E. Wells High School. Mr. Volpini is former president of Italian American Citizens' Club; treasurer of Italian Ameri- can Associates; three times venerable of Order Sons of Italy in America, and grand trustee of Mass. Grand Lodge in 1924-25. Member of Eagles and of the Republican Town Com'tee since 1924. Active in civic and poli- tical affairs. Res .: 144 Elm St., Southbridge.

VOLTA, HAROLD SEBASTIAN-Proprietor, Volta Home and Auto and Volta Oil Co., 35 Main St., Plymouth. Born Plymouth, Jan. 20, 1909. Son of Charles Volta and Caroline Longhi. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1930. Married Lucy Valenziano of Plymouth, April 19, 1938, daughter of Vincenzo Valenziano and Maria Mazzilli. One son, Harold Joseph, born Sept. 23, 1942. Member: Elks, Plymouth Italian Mu- tual Aide Society, Cordage Men's Club, Vespucci Club and Plymouth Coun- try Club. Is a piano player and former leader for number of years of his band under the name of "Hal Volta Orchestra" which played throughout New England and in New York. Mr. Volta's father was born in Renazzo, Ferrara, Italy, Oct. 17, 1879. Came to U. S. in 1887, was among the pioneer Italian settlers in Plymouth. Had two children: Harold Sebastian and Mrs. Dorothy Ferri. Res .: 33 Cherry St., North Plymouth.

VOLPE, LOUIS - Businessman. Born Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Naples, Italy, March 25, 1885. Son of Pasquale Volpe and Filomena For- gione. Educated under private tutors in Italy. At 13 became racetrack jockey for Italian Cavalry among whom were many noblemen. In U. S. since 1903. Former manager of Newton Center Squash-Tennis Club. Pro- prietor of Volpe Package Store, Inc., 1191 Center St., Newton Center, since 1935. Mr. Volpe is expert in tennis court building and constructed the. Harvard varsity courts. Married the late Trinity Cardona of Mexico City,

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Nov. 7, 1907. Children: Mary Theresa, Louis Jr. (U. S. Navy), Virginia E., married to John Konvent, George A. (U. S. Army), Robert A., professional tennis player, and Leslie H. (U. S. Army). Children are all graduates of Newton High School. Remarried Aida Putini of Hartford, Nov. 17, 1917. Member: Royal Arcanum, Newton Air Warden. Travelled to Italy in 1938. Active in civic affairs. The Volpe family originated in Venice, later moved to southern Italy. His father was a great horseman and had 19 children. Res .: 877 Beacon St., Newton Center.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 130

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