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ZARETTE, FRANK-General Contractor, 12 Seward St., Worcester, specializing in all kinds of cement work, grading and garage building. Born Acri, Cosenza, Italy, Nov. 1880. Son of Angelo Zarette and Maria Vuona. Came to U. S. in 1903, settling in Worcester, where he has been in business since 1918. Married Immacolata Luzzisa of Acri, Cosenza, Italy, May 22, 1913. They have four children: Angelo, veteran U. S. Army; Domenick, veteran (sgt.) U. S. Army, married to Lucy Simone of Worcester, one daughter, Linda; Mary, graduate of High School of Com- merce, and Lucy, also a graduate of High School of Commerce. Mr. Za- rette is member of Order Sons of Italy in America, Beato Angelo of Acri Society, the Eagles, and Three Calabrie Society. He is fond of gardening, bocce playing and music. Has two sisters: Rose, here, and Immacolata in Italy. Res .: 12 Seward St., Worcester.
ZEOLLA, ANTHONY ROGER-Podiatrist and Chiropodist. Born New- ton, June 10, 1910. Son of Nicholas Zeolla and Arcangela Del Grosso. Graduated from Newton High School in 1929; Beacon Institute of Podiatry in 1936. In general practice of podiatry in Newton since 1937. Married Josephine Bontempo of Newton, May 12, 1935. Children: Barbara and Carolyn. Member of Mass. Academy of Podiatry. Fond of baseball, track, bowling and golf. Hobby, mechanical objects. Father was born in Colle Sannita Benevento, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Newton, where he is employed as hydrant inspector. Office: 313 Washington St .; Res .: 267 Adams St., Newton.
ZEO, FRANK J .- Major, U. S. Army Air Force, Washington, D. C. Born Springfield. Son of Michael and Jennie Zeo. Graduated from Classical High School in 1926 and Yale University in 1932, A.B. Special courses in government administration at Syracuse University. In the service of U. S. Government since May 1942. Major since March 1944. Formerly asso- ciated with Mass. Taxpayers Assoc., and with former Governor Vander- bilt of R. I. Married Dorothea Duncan of Boston, June 1942. One daugh- ter, Virginia. Major Zeo is member of Yale Alumni Assoc. Fond of all sports, especially tennis. Hobby, reading and playing the piano. His father, born in Padula, Italy, came to U. S. in 1890 settling in Springfield,
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where he engaged in the wholesale fruit and produce business for over 40 years. Res .: Arlington, Virginia; Office: Army Air Corps Hdq., Wash- ington, D. C.
ZEO, NICHOLAS WILLIAM, JR .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Springfield, Dec. 6, 1907. Son of Nicholas Zeo and Rose Tierno. Graduated from Central High School (was member of baseball and football teams); Mil- ford Academy; Northeastern University School of Business Administration and Boston University School of Law, L.L.B. In general practice in Spring- field since 1936. Also connected with his father in the wholesale fruit and produce business, one of the largest and oldest in Western Mass. Also engaged in coal and oil business. Mr. Zeo is member of local, state and national bar associations, the K. of C. and Springfield City Club. Fond of yachting, swimming and travelling. His father was born in Padula, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1888 settling in Springfield, where he engaged in fruit produce and real estate business for over 40 years. Office: 196 Worthington St .; Res .: 177 Springfield St., Springfield.
ZEO, VINCENT JAMES-Attorney-at-Law. Born Springfield, July 4, 1899. Son of Nicholas Zeo and Rosina Tierno. Graduated from Commerce High School in 1917; Harvard (naval unit); Harvard College in 1922, S.B., cum laude; Harvard Law School in 1925, L.L.B. In general practice of law in Springfield since 1925. Formerly associated with Leary Cummings and Leary for two years. Assistant Attorney General of Commonwealth of Mass., 1927-28. Member: American Bar Assoc .; Harvard Club; Civitan Club; B.P.O.E. and American Legion. Treasurer of Nicholas Zeo, Inc. Fond of all sports. Married Lillian L. Dutilly of Springfield, July 21, 1936. Attorney Zeo's father was born in Padula, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1890 settled in Springfield in 1895, where he began in the fruit produce business in a small way. At his untimely death in 1933 he developed it into the largest in the state west of Boston. He was an outstanding Italian- American citizen of Springfield widely known for his sterling qualities and philanthropies in every worthy cause. Office: 31 Elm St .; Res .: 270 Springfield St., Springfield.
ZEPARO, ROCCO-Proprietor, Rocco Zeparo, Florist, 53 Winter St., Arlington. Born Girifalco, Catanzaro, Italy, April 6, 1878. Son of Rocco Zeparo and Angela Migliazza. Came to U. S. in 1901. In flower business since 1922. Since 1925 has specialized in camellias. He is the first in New England to commercialize the camellia business. Has been awarded over 60 prizes and certificates including the highest display award in the World's Green Book. Known as the "King of Camellias." Member: Gar- den and Florists Club of Boston, and life member of Mass. Horticultural Society. Married to Euphemia G. MacNaught of Lewiston, Maine, Aug. 23, 1922, a former practical nurse. Res .: 53 Winter St., Arlington.
ZEPPA, LEO-Chef Stewart, Hotel Kimball, Springfield. Born Fubine, Alessandria, Italy, March 25, 1901. Son of Peter Zeppa and Maria Pino. Attended elementary and high schools in Italy, and served in the Italian. Army. Came to U. S. in 1923. In the service of Hotel Kimball since 1928. Formerly chef at Clinton Hotel, Bridgway Hotel and at Longmeadow Country Club. Married Mary Rose Borgati of Springfield, May 10, 1929. Children: Clara Virginia and Leo Robert. Fond of baseball, bocce, travel- ling, art and grand opera. His father had the following seven children: Ferdinand, Charles, Lucy, Leo, Rose, Arthur and Anna. Res .: 51 Virginia St., Springfield.
ZEULI, ANTONIO-Propreitor, Zeuli Shoe Store, 97 Cottage St., East Boston. Born Castelnuovo della Daunia, Foggia, Italy, Sept. 10, 1887. Son of Francesco Zeuli and Maria Domenica Crescenzi. Attended public school in Italy where he also learned custom shoe making. Served in the Italian army. Came to U. S. in 1904 and again in 1911. In business
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since 1912. Married Vincenza Ieronimo, Oct. 24, 1912. Children: Frank, graduate East Boston High, is adjuster for the Loyalty Group Ins. Co .; Michael, graduate East Boston High, is welder at Bethlehem Steel Co .; Mario, graduate English High, is veteran U. S. Navy, was in three inva- sions; Armando, is in cleansing business, and Lena, is student. Mr. Zeuli is member of Luigi Zuppetti Club. Has travelled to Italy three times. Active in civic and political affairs, lover of grand opera. His father came to U. S. in 1922, settled in East Boston. Had following children: Antonio, Adolfo, late Adamo, Enrico, Rosina (Vazza), Ettore, and Con- cettina. Res .: 97 Cottage St., East Boston.
ZIBELLI, Rev. LOUIS-Clergyman. Born Villa Volturno, Naples, Italy, Jan. 11, 1895. Son of Pietro Zibelli and Filomena Beneincasa. In America since 1907. Educated at New York University and at Biblical Seminary of New York. Ordained. Director and pastor of Emanuel House, a Christian center in Brooklyn, N. Y., 1932-1942. Pastor and director of the Boston Baptist Bethel since 1942. Editor of the "New Aurora" oldest Italian American Evangelical periodical in the U. S. Author: "Italian Biblical Dictionary," based on Shaff's, N. Y., 1940. Married Edith Burns of Ken- tucky in 1937, a graduate of Lindfield College and of the Chicago Baptist Missionary Training School. Address: 332 Hanover St., Boston.
ZICHELLO, NICHOLAS-Line man, E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc., East Boston. Born Fitchburg, Oct. 20, 1917. Son of Michael Zichello and Vin- cenza Stampone. Attended East Boston High School. In the service of E. W. Wiggins Airways, Inc., since 1937. Veteran U. S. Army, Pacific Theatre, was in the Pearl Harbor attack, in the Midway and the Guadal- canal battles. Member, American Legion, V.F.W. and A.O.P.A. Fond of golf, tennis, travel and classical music. Has flown over seven thousand miles since 1931. His father, a veteran, U. S. Army, World War I, was born in the province of Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Fitch- burg, later in East Boston, in construction work. Has following children: Nicholas; Alexander, veteran U. S. Army in Europe, World War II, was awarded two battle stars; Anthony, veteran U. S. Army in Europe, World War II, was awarded three battle stars; Rose and Concetta. Res .: 237 Everett St., East Boston.
ZINITI, FRANK WILLIAM-Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, Sept. 28, 1898. Son of Frank Ziniti and Mary Scalata. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1916 and from Suffolk University School of Law in 1926, L.L.B. In general practice in Boston since 1927. Married Florence Aurelia Gerardi of Boston, Oct. 19, 1940. Member: Boston Bar Ass'n; Italian American Aid Society; Order Sons of Italy in America, Dorchester Lodge. Fond of baseball, football, golf and travelling. Active in civic and political affairs. Father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in the late 70's settling in Boston, in the barber business for over 40 years. Office: 199 Washington St., Boston; Res .: 27 Iona St., Roslindale.
ZIROLI, HUMBERT-Commodore, U. S. Navy. Born Fall River, Sept. 21, 1895. Son of Nicola Ziroli and Maria Carmela Di Fiore. Graduated: Durfee High in 1912 and Annapolis Naval Academy in 1916, a proficient musician and linguist. Promoted Captain Sept. 1941, nominated Commo- dore, U. S. Navy, Dec. 1, 1943, by former Pres. Roosevelt. Has been in command of the cruiser USS Brookline, taken part in the North African and Sicilian campaigns, chief liaison Naval officer in the allied military government stationed in Rome, Italy. Married to Consuelo Yglesias De Agacio, daughter of a Brazilian diplomat in Honolulu, June 1941. Com- modore Ziroli's father was born in Montenero, Val Cocchiara, Campobasso, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1882, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fall River. Had following children: Mrs. Genevieve Ciaburri, Oresti, Silvio, Ginevra, Lillian and Humbert.
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ZITO, ALPHONSE-Proprietor, Pine St. Market, 78 Pine St., Attleboro. Born Sicignano, Salerno, Italy, March 21, 1893. Son of Felice Zito and Maria Giuseppa Brindisi. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1911, lived in Providence, where he engaged in meat market business. In business in Attleboro since 1923. Married Maria Venditti of Providence, Oct. 10, 1915. Children: Josephine, graduate Attleboro High, is graduate nurse from Sturdy Memorial Hospital, Lt. in U. S. Army; Felix, graduate Attleboro High, is veteran U. S. Army, World War II in Europe, took part in several invasions; Ralph, graduate of Attleboro High, is veteran in U. S. Army in Europe, took part in major invasions; Rose, graduate Attleboro High, married to Joseph Venarchio; Michael, graduate Attleboro High, is in U. S. Navy in the Pacific; Raymond, graduate of Attleboro High, and Joanne, student. Mr. Zito is member of the Elks. His father came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Providence. Had following chil- dren: Alphonse; Ralph, veteran U. S. Army, World War I; Michael, and Theresa, married to Gilbert Rea. Res .: 54 Maple St., Attleboro.
ZITZO, FRANK-Agent, Boston Mutual Insurance Co., Waltham Branch. Born Porticello, Palermo, Italy, Nov. 11, 1899. Son of Peter Zitzo and Pasqua Crivelli. Came to U. S. in 1911. Graduated from Brighton High School in 1919. In the service of Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co. since 1938. Has received many meritorious awards for excellency in his field. Married Matilda Vetri of Baltimore, Md., July 4, 1921. Children: Esther, graduate of Watertown High School, secretarial work, and Ensen, gradu- ate of Watertown High School and attended Amherst College, ensign in U. S. Navy aviation corps. Fond of football, fishing, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston, in the fruit business. Had following children: Frank, Mrs. Rose Gandolfo and late Peter. Res .: 9 Wilson Ave., Watertown.
ZIZZA, ALPHONSO-Sports Editor, "La Notizia," of Boston. Born Bos- ton, June 20, 1910. Son of Giuseppe Zizza and Maria Racca. Educated in the Parochial schools. In the service of La Notizia, daily newspaper, since 1931. Married Constance Marenna of Everett, Aug. 26, 1927. Chil- dren: Joseph, graduate of English High school, is in U. S. Navy; Janet; Marilyn; John; and Constance. Member of Baseball Writers Ass'n of America. Fond of all sports. Lover of travel and grand opera. Hobby, autograph photos of leading stars in the sports world. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Bonito, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 90's, settling in Boston, where he engaged in con- struction work. Had following children: Luisa, Alfred, Emily, Alphonso, and Amodeo. Res .: 25 Clark St., Boston.
ZOCCHI, LEON-Manager, Leon Zocchi Co., 59 Main St., Milford. Born Milford, Feb. 18, 1904. Son of John Zocchi and Louise Introini. Educated in the Milford public schools. In business since 1940. Married Anna A. Calabrese of Milford, Nov. 27, 1937, a former Milford public school teacher. Children: Robert Leon, born Dec. 5, 1938 and John Vincent, born July 19, 1940. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Hoboken Citizens Club, and Hard- ware Dealers Association. Fond of travel, boating, fishing. His father was born in Samacari, Milano, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Milford as quarry worker. Had following children: Leon of this writing, and Adeline, married to Mario Figlioli of Milford. Res .: 15 Free St., Milford.
ZOCCOLA, JOSEPH-Proprietor, American Italian Fish Market and dealer in real estate, 498 Medford St:, Somerville. Born San Cipriano Picentino, Salerno, Italy, May 1, 1888. Son of Domenico Zoccola and Anna Trocida. Educated in the public schools of his native town and served in the Italian Army as bersagliere. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in Boston. In business since 1926. Formerly supt. at Agar Paper Box Corp. Married Filomena Di Meo of Cambridge in 1914. Children: Anna and Domenic. Mr. Zoccola is member of William Paca Civic Association. Active in civic
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and political affairs. Fond of bocce, hunting, travel and music. Has fol- lowing brothers and sisters: Michael, Felice, Luigi, Mrs. Carolina Elia, Mrs. Giuseppina Petrosino, Mrs .. Stella Naddeo, late Mrs. Nunziata Elia and Mrs. Beatrice Longo. Res .: 71 Trull St., Somerville.
ZOCCOLANTE, VINCENT-Proprietor, Rocky Nook Greenhouses, 59 Main St., Kingston. Born Catignano, Pescara, Italy, Aug. 15, 1878. Son of Luigi Zoccolante and Rosa Cantagalli. Attended public schools and technical schools in his native city. Served in the Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1905 settling in Plymouth. In business since 1930. Married the late Cesira De Acetic in Italy in 1902. Children: Dante, married to Dora Busi; William, attended Plymouth High, is in the service of Jordan Hard- ware Co., married to Dora Appleby; Fernando, foreman at Cordage Co., is married to Maria Pederzini; Renato, a graduate of Plymouth High, is electrical engineer, married to Ines Pizzotti; Adolfo, is in U. S. Army as airplane mechanic, and Mario, bus driver, is married to Dorothy Gary. Mr. Zoccolante is a band clarinet player and member of various Plymouth bands. Member: Mutual Aid Society; Order Sons of Italy; Vespucci Club; Garibaldi Club. Res .: 59 Main St., Kingston.
ZOLA, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Zola's Cafe, 1940 Purchase St., New Bed- ford. Born Cigliano, Turin, Italy, May 27, 1892. Son of Carlo Zola and Maddalena Piolatti. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in New Bedford. In cafe business since 1938 specializing in Italian dishes. Formerly in the grocery business. Married Rina Castaldo of New Bedford, March 31, 1923. Children: Aurora, born Jan. 30, 1924, is a graduate of New Bedford High, Bryant College and Wilfred Academy of Hair and Beauty Culture, and Edna, born Feb. 4, 1929, is student. Mr. Zola is member of Elks. Fond of baseball, football, travel and grand opera. Hobby, playing the Spanish guitar. Visited South America 1909-1912. Has a sister, Mrs. Josephine Aimaro of Haverhill. Res. : 1938 Purchase St., New Bedford.
ZOLLO, FELIX JOHN-Physician and Surgeon. Born Boston, Oct. 22, 1902. Son of Gioacchino Zollo and Madeline Viacarelli. Graduated: English High School in 1921; University of Maine in 1925; College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1928, M.D. Interne at Columbia Hospital. On staff of Revere General Hospital. In general practice in Revere since 1930. Married Josephine Petrucci of North Adams, Nov. 28, 1930. Children: Gioacchino, Felix, Robert Donald and Eugene. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, and Revere Lodge B.P.O.E. Fond of football, baseball, drawing and music. Hobby, painting. His father was born in Sguigliano, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Boston. Engaged in retail meat and grocery business for over 40 years. Had eight children. Office: 353 Revere St .; Res .: 145 Lynnway, Revere.
ZONA, FRANK-Proprietor, Frank Zona Beauty Salon, 26 West St., Boston. Born Dorchester, Feb. 5, 1914. Son of Filippo Zona and Filippina Caruso. Education: Quincy High and Boston Hair Dressing College. In business since 1932. Formerly with Filene's Crystal Salon for eight years, where he originated the nationally famous "half hour hair do." Married Helen De Pisa of Quincy, Oct. 28, 1939, graduate Randolph High. Chil- dren: Dianne Helena, born March 28, 1941, and Karen Louise, born May 3, 1944. Member of Wollaston Golf Club. His father was born in vicinity of Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Boston as tonsorialist, later as general contractor. Had following children: Pasquale; Mrs. Nancy Carra; Joseph, in U. S. Marines; Frank, originally was Santo; Mrs. Catherine Belford, and Leo, veteran U. S. Army in Italy, awarded the Purple Heart. Res .: 15 Kingman St., Weymouth.
ZONIN, CIPRIANO-Businessman. Born Gambellara, Vicenza, Italy, Dec. 23, 1894. Son of Domenico and Regina Zonin. Educated in the Tech- nical High School of Lonigo Italy. Served in Italian Army during World
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War I and fought in many battles including Monte Grappa, Gorizia and Monte Santo battles. Was prisoner under Austria for 16 months. Came to U. S. in 1920. Learned the trade of provision making in New York City. In business since 1921. Proprietor of C. Zonin Co., manufacturer of Italian style provisions, groceries (wholesale and retail) in Springfield, since 1926. Considered outstanding in his field. Married Lena Afribo of New York, Sept. 19, 1924. Children: Irma, a graduate of High School of Commerce, now manager of her father's business, and Regina, a student. Member: Italian Athletic Club, Verdi Club, Dante Club, Fratellanza Italiana and B.P.O.E. Fond of football, bocce, opera and a former musician. Bus .: 18 Winthrop St .; Res .: 19 Winthrop St., Springfield.
ZOPATTI, HENRY-Born Torre Santa Maria, Sondrio, Italy, March 25, 1891. Son of Sigismondo Zopatti and Benvenuta Cometti. Educated in the public schools of his native town and learned the art of cooking in Milan. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Boston. During World War I served in the Italian Army as executive chef for the Alpini officers. Fol- lowing his return to U. S. in 1921, he served as chef at Young's Hotel for eight years, Parker House for ten years and Laffayette House of Foxboro. Chef at Statler Hotel of Boston since 1943. Member of Mutual Aid Society of Dorchester and Marconi Club. Married Cesira Fradella of Torre Santa Maria, Italy, Feb. 2, 1919. Children: Benvenuta, married to Raymond Crispi; Constance, a graduate of high school; Olimpio, a graduate of Rox- bury Memorial High School, serving in U. S. Navy, and Frank, a student. Res .: 56 East Cottage Ct., Dorchester.
ZOPPO, ROCCO-General Contractor. Born Poggiofiorito, Chieti, Italy, Feb. 25, 1895. Son of Thomas Zoppo and Teresa Berardini. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Boston. Educated here and abroad. Veteran U. S. Navy, World War I. In the contracting business since 1920. Married Elizabeth Di Munno of his native town, April 15, 1924. Children: William, graduate of Hyde Park High, is veteran U. S. Army in the Pacific; and Thomas, graduate of High School, attended Northeastern University, is veteran U. S. Navy. Mr. Zoppo is member: Order Sons of Italy and K. of C. His father visited the United States in 1908, died in Italy. Had following children: Ambrogio, civil engineer in Italy; Giuseppe, also in Italy; Do- nato, a businessman in Niagara Falls, N. Y .; and Rocco. Office and Res .: 44 Ramsdale Ave., Roslindale.
ZOTTOLI, JOSEPH R .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, Oct. 28, 1908. Son of Judge Joseph Zottoli and Agnes May Smith. Education: Dor- chester High; University of Maine; and Boston University School of Law, 1932, L.L.B. In general practice in Boston since 1933. Married Esther N. Nylund of Boston, May 2, 1936. Children: Gretchen, born Feb. 26, 1939, and Naoni Mae, born March 16, 1943. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Sigma Chi fraternity; Gamma Eta Gamma; Quincy Rod and Gun Club; Hesperia Lodge, A.F. & A.M., and Omar Grotto. Fond of hunting, fishing, sailing, travel and music. His father was born in Serre, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1884 settling in Boston. Judge of the Boston Municipal Court since 1924. Has two children: Joseph of this writing, and Marion, a graduate of Wellesley College and of Boston University School of Medi- cine, is physician, married to Dr. Howard M. Trafton. Office: 79 Milk St., Boston; Res .: 155 Bayside Rd., Squantum.
ZOTTOLI, JOSEPH TARQUATO-Judge. Born Serre di Brescia, Saler- no, Italy, Sept. 30, 1880. Son of Antonio Zottoli and Carmela Del'Aquila. Boston University School of Law, '03, L.L.B., cum laude. Married Agnes Mae Smith of Maynard, Nov. 12, 1907. Children: Joseph R. and Mrs. Marion V. Trafton. Associate justice Municipal Court, City of Boston, since 1924. Served as prosecuting officer of U. S. Food Ad'tion, and Com- missioner of Public Welfare of Boston, Mass. Chairman Legislative Com- mission on alcoholism. Corporate member of Scientific Alcoholic Assoc.
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since 1937. Member: A.F. & A.M. and all the Masonic bodies including the 32nd degree; Past master Improved Order of Red Men; Order Sons of Italy. Author: "Primary Causes of Crime," "Relation of Alcoholism to Crime and Insanity," "Treatment of Alcoholics by Courts," etc. His father, a Garibaldean soldier. Came to U. S. in 1881 settling in Boston as building contractor: Had following children: Frederick, is architect; Frank, an attorney; Anthony; Salvatore; Joseph T .; Americo; Erminio; Beatrice, is an attorney; Mrs. Elizabeth Tobin and a nephew, Joseph Del'Aquila. Res .: 26 Upland Ave., Dorchester.
ZOTTOLI, ROBERT A .- Lawyer. Born Boston, May 6, 1910. Son of Anthony Zottoli and Josephine Spera. Graduated from Quincy High School, was member varsity football team for three years; attended Uni- versity of Maine, mechanical engineering, and graduated from Boston Uni- versity Law School in 1936, L.L.B. In general practice in Quincy since 1936. Married Jeanne Macomber of Newton, June 18, 1938, a graduate of Bryn Mawr College of Pennsylvania. Children: Robert Anthony, born April 17, 1939; Judith Ann, born April 11, 1941; Joanne M., born March 11, 1944. Member: Quincy Bar Assoc .; Quincy Adams Club; Order Sons of Italy; City Planning Board; pres. Squantum Improvement Assoc., and Labor Relation Consultant. Fond of all sports. Was boxing champion at University of Maine. His father was born in Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1883, lived in Boston, later in Quincy, is an architectural sculpturer. Had following children: Clara, married to Fred Costanza, a physician in Quincy, veteran (captain) U. S. Army Medical Corps; Arthur; Robert A., and Catherine, assistant librarian at City library. Office: 7 Temple St., Quincy; Res .: 163 Bayside Rd., Squantum.
ZUCCARO, ALESSIO (Haly) - Proprietor, Zuccaro Barber Shop, 39 Front St., Salem. Born Chiusano, Avellino, Italy, March 22, 1885. Son of Francesco Zuccaro and Clementina Nazzaro. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Salem in 1911. In busi- ness since 1904. Married Antonietta Oliva of Salem, June 24, 1911. Chil- dren: Anthony, graduate of Salem High School, automobile mechanic; Guy, attended Salem High School, in U. S. Navy; Joanna and Florence have attended Salem High. Mr. Zuccaro is fond of art and grand opera. Has a brother, Michael, tailor in Boston, and a sister, Mrs. Grace Zam- barelli of Medford. Res .: 19 Ward St., Salem.
ZUCCHELLI, PRIMO-Proprietor of Primo's Service Station, corner South and Sandwich St., Plymouth. Born Cento, Ferrara, Italy, Feb. 15, 1898. Son of Callisto Zucchelli and Malvina Cristofori. Came to U. S. when a year old settling in Plymouth. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1929. Married the late Louise Gallerani of Plymouth, June 6, 1919. Children: Mary, a graduate of Plymouth' High, is a bookkeeper, and Ann Marie, is a student. Member: K. C., and Eagles. Fond of travel, bowling and music. Married second time to Elvira Tosi of Plymouth, April 17, 1944. His parents came to U. S. in 1898, were among the pioneer Italian settlers of Plymouth. Had two children, Primo and Secundo, who is also in garage business in Plymouth. Res .: 24 Mt. Pleasant St., Plymouth.
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