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JANNINI, HUMBERT PAUL-Used car manager, Victor Belotti Olds- mobile Inc., of Somerville. Born Boston, July 29, 1900. Son of Raphael Jannini and Giovanna Nutile. Graduated from Berkeley Preparatory School and attended Tufts College. In the service of Victor Belotti since 1945. Formerly with Main St. Oldsmobile of Cambridge for five years and was a national sales leader, later became manager. Married Marion Ro- man of Newton, Feb. 20, 1932. Children: Raphael and Ona Claire. Mr. Jannini is active in civic and political affairs. Fond of golf, swimming and fishing. His father was born in Sant'Angelo All'Esca, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Boston, as hotel proprietor and one of the first Italian American bankers in Boston. Has following children: Michael, a graduate of Yale University; Josephine, married to Dr. Pas- quale DeFeo; Virginia; Julia, married to Dr. Frank M. Leonardi; Humbert Paul; and Raphael, Jr. Res .: 436 Pleasant St., Malden.
LA CARBONARA, EMILIO FRED-Registered Pharmacist. Born Bos- ton, May 28, 1912. Son of Martino La Carbonara and Emma De Leo. Grad- uated from Somerville High and attended Mass. College of Pharmacy. Graduated from Franklin Institute in 1935. Registered Pharmacist since 1942. Proprietor, Norwood Pharmacy of Everett, since 1943. Veteran U. S. Army, World War II. Married Lena Longo of Everett, Nov. 18, 1945, grad- uate of Everett High school. Member: Boston Retail Druggists Ass'n; Mass. State Pharm'cal Ass'n; Amercian Legion and the Elks. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. Active in civic affairs. His father was born in Martina Franca, Le Puglia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Boston, later in Somerville, as businessman. Has following children: Anna, married to John Lacreta; Emilio Fred; Jennie, married to Joseph Pino; and Ralph, is associated wtih his brother Emilio, married to Pauline Maffa; all graduates of Somerville High. Pharmacy: 33 Nor- wood St., Everett. Res .: 82 Claremont Ave., Arlington Heights.
LANGONE, VICTOR JOSEPH-Deputy Collector, Internal Revenue. Born Boston, May 28, 1902. Son of Rosario Langone and Aurelia Manna- rino. Graduated from High School of Commerce. With the Internal Rev- enue dept. since 1944. Formerly in the hardware business for 12 years. Married Edna Pauly of Roxbury, Sept. 27, 1933, a graduate of Fishers Business College. Children: Carolyn Ann and Barbara Ann. Fond of
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baseball, basketball, travel and music. His father was born in Sala Con- solina, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896 settling in Boston, as fruit and produce merchant. Had following children. Frank, veteran U. S. Navy, World War I; John, railway express investigator; Antoinette, mar- ried to Anthony Alioto; Carolina, married to Angelo Garofalo; and Victor Joseph. Res .: 30 John St., Malden.
LANTZ, ALBERTO PAUL-Proprietor, Paul's Theatrical Agency, 240 Tremont St., Boston. Born Somerville, Sept. 12, 1915. Son of George Lantz and Mary Marchetti. Graduated from Somerville High and attend- ed Cornell University. In the theatrical field as manager, personnel repre- sentative and booking agent since 1936. Member: New England Theatri- cal Agents, Inc., and American Guild of Variety Artists. Fond of baseball, hockey, travel and music. Father, a native of Boston, a graduate of Boston University and of Syracuse University, is chief of the Immigration Dept. for U. S. in Canada. Mother, a native of Somerville. Grandfather, Paolo Marchetti, on mother's side, was born in Barga, Lucca, Italy, came to U. S. in 1888, settling in Boston as fruit merchant. Res .: 44 Sydney St., Som- erville.
LENA, SAMUEL-Proprietor, Samson Haberdashery, 269 Hanover St., Boston. Born Boston, July 6, 1920. Son of Frank Lena and Concetta Sciaraffa. Graduated from English High School and from Northeastern University, School of Liberal Arts and School of Law. In business since 1938. Married Emanuela Martignetti of Boston, Jan. 21, 1940. Children: Francis, born Dec. 21, 1940, and Anthony, born Aug. 16, 1944. Member: Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society. In high school he was member of varsity football team. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, hockey and travel. His father was born in San Sossio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1915 settling in Boston, as businessman and realtor. Has following children: Elvira, married to Michael Luongo; Samuel; Maria Theresa, married to Henry DeCicco; Mary, married to Joseph Church; Angela; and Patricia. Res .: 46 Webster St., Medford.
LOMBARDO, PAOLO-Businessman and musician. Born Canicattini Bagni, Siracusa, Italy, Oct. 13, 1906. Son of Salvatore Lombardo and Paola Cultrera. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he learned custom shoe making and studied music under competent teachers. Was church organist for ten years. Served in the Italian Army. In America since 1933. Proprietor of Paul's Shoe Store and Shoe Repair of 1045 Cambridge St., Cambridge, since 1938. Mr. Lombardo is also an outstanding musician, violinist and baritone player. Leader of his band known as "Paolo Lombardo and his Orchestra" which is one of the finest for banquets, weddings, clubs and gatherings of special occasions. Mar- ried to Giovannina Reale in Italy, Jan. 23, 1929. Children: Salvatore and. Pauline. Mr. Lombardo has been member of National Guard for two years. Fond of all sports. Lover of travel, art and music. His father, who came to U. S. in 1916, had following two children: Paolo and Carmela, who is married to Salvatore Magnifico of Hartford. Res .: 406 Columbia St., Cambridge.
Lo PILATO, LOUIS ANTHONY-Parts Manager, Hudson Cars, 1299 Boylston St., Boston. Born East Boston, June 14, 1905. Son of Michael Lo Pilato and Caterina Di Rago. Graduated from East Boston High School. In the service of Hudson Cars since 1924. Married Mary Rosato of East Boston, Nov. 21, 1927, graduate of Boston Girls' Trade School. Children: Michael Thomas, Catherine Rachael and Frances Jean. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. Hobby, bowling. His father was born in Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 80's settling in Boston, later in East Boston, as cabinet maker. Had following children: Louis Anthony; Rose, married to John Rosato; Joseph Michael,
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tire maker, is veteran U. S. Army, World War II; Josephine, married tc Peter Overlan; Frances, married to Frank Scalfani, and Anthony, mar- ried to Margaret Longo. Res .: 48 Paris St., East Boston.
LUALDI, LOUIS-President, Louis Lualdi Inc., 58 Charles St., Cam- bridge. Born in London, England, Feb. 28, 1907. Son of Angelo Lualdi and Maria Cassini. In U. S. since six months old. Graduated from Saugus High School and from Royal Academy of Sculpturing in Florence, Italy. In the ecclesiastical decoration field since 1935. Third largest and most modern art manufacture in New England. Married Louise Mazzucchelli of Dorchester, May 11, 1933, a graduate of Boston University. One son, Paul Louis, born July 14, 1934. Mr. Lualdi is active in civic affairs. Fond of boating, travel and music. His father was born in Genoa, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1905 settling in Somerville, where he established his art mfg. which later moved to Cambridge. He retired from business in 1935 and his son Louis carries on. Has following children: Ida, married to Prof. Paolo Gerini of Florence, Italy; Louis, of this writing; Edgar, veteran U. S. Army World War II, is a portrait artist; and Gine, is married to Ulderigo Mar- telli of Florence, Italy. Res .: 89 Birds St., Needham.
MARTINO, RALPH FRANCIS-Attorney-at-law, 99 Union St., Boston. Born Boston, Oct. 9, 1907. Son of Gaetano Martino and Filomena Riccio. Graduated: English High; Boston University College of Busines Adm'tion and Boston University Law School in 1930, L.L.B. In general practice since 1931. Married Delia Crisafi of Revere, Aug. 5, 1934. Children: Eda Phyllis, born Oct. 1, 1937, and Mary Anita, born July 31, 1944. Fond of golf, fishing and travel. Hobby, amateur movies. His father was born in San Mango, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1890 settling in Boston. Had following children: Frank, veteran U. S. Army, World War I and II; Anthony, also veteran U. S. Army, World War II; John; Ralph Francis; and Margaret, married to Felix Abruzzi of Boston. Res .: 16 Tuttle St., Revere.
NIGRO, MICHAEL FRANCIS-Physician and Surgeon. Born Charles- town, Aug. 16, 1907. Son of Mario B. Nigro and Antonetta Castellano. Graduated: Medford High; Tufts College, 1927, A.B., 1931, M.D. Interne at Carney Hospital and Providence City Hospital. Post graduate in ob- stetrics and gynecology at Rotonda Hospital, Dublin, Ireland; Hospital Broca of Paris; and Policlinico Hospital of Naples, Italy. In general prac- tice since 1934, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. On staff of Car- ney Hospital, New England Medical Center and Symms Hospital. Served in U. S. Army, Warld War II, as captain, Medical Corps. Married Adeline Widmeyer of Toronto, Canada, Aug. 11, 1943, a graduate of Stratford Nor- mal School and Toronto Western Hospital. One son, Michael Francis. Jr. Member: Mass. Medical Society and Boston Doctors' Symphony Or- chestra. His father, born Marsico Nuovo, Potenza, Italy, came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Boston, as restaurant proprietor in the brokerage district for over 35 years. Has following children: Michael Francis; Finetta, mar- ried to John Craig; Anna Theresa, former pupil of DeVoto and Denet, teacher of piano since 1934, is well known radio and concert pianist; Dante Vincent, veteran U. S. Army, World War II, was in invasion of North Africa, Sicily, Salerno, Anzio, Southern France, Germany and Austria,. awarded seven battle stars and arrowhead. Office: Arlington; Res .; 184 Central Ave., Medford.
PISIELLO, CARMEN FLORINDO-Paint Contractor and Prop. Maple- wood Bowling Alleys of Malden. Born East Boston, May 23, 1913. Son of Patrick Pisiello, and Maria Michele Iebba. Graduated from East Boston High School. In business since 1932. Married Frances Scarrozza of Saugus, Feb. 11, 1934. One son, John, born Aug. 13, 1939. Mr. Pisiello is veteran U. S. Army, World War II in Europe, was in the invasions of France and
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Germany; awarded two battle stars; Purple Heart with cluster; Bronze Star; and the Distinguished Unit citation. Member American Legion, V.F.W., and of his high school varsity baseball, football and basketball teams. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Avel- lino, Italy. Mother was born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy. They came to U. S. in 1888 settling in Boston. Had following children: Carolina, married to Antonio Marmorale; Theresa, married to Francis R. Scire; Si George, married to Mary D'Agostino; Ernest, married to Mary Repucci; and Carmen, married to Frances Scarrozza. ] Res .: 25 Columbia St., Malden.
SCOLPONETI, JOSEPH A .- Lawyer and Corporation Counsel, City of Boston. Born Cassano, Calabria, Italy, July 4, 1893. Son of John Scol- poneti and Louisa Leone. Graduated: Boston College, (A.B.), president Fulton Debating Society; and Boston University (L.L.B.). In general practice of law since 1922. First Italo-American corporation counsel of Boston and one of the most outstanding public speakers in the Bay State. Formerly ass't district and bank commissioner for Commonwealth of Mass. Married Katherine McCarron, a former public school teacher. Two chil- dren: Barbara and Joan. Attorney Scolponeti's father came to U. S. in late 80's settling in Boston, as coat manufacturer. Had following children: Joseph A .; Frances (Kelley) ; Rose (Buccigrosso); Julia (Comings) ; Louis John; Margaret (Fuchs); Theresa (Fritzgerald); George (veteran U. S. Army, World War II); and Olga. Res .: 31 Main St., Jamaica Plain.
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