Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 16

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


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CALABRESE, EVELYN ELAINE-Public school teacher. Born Milford, Dec. 27, 1920. Daughter of Louis Calabrese and Nellie Giamarco. Grad- uated: Milford High in 1938 and Framingham State Teachers College in 1942, B. S. in Ed. Teacher in the Medfield Public Schools since 1943. Mem- ber of National Teachers Assoc., Medfield Teachers Assoc., and Theo Harmonic club. Fond of skating, dancing, bicycle riding, travel, art and music. Hobby: playing the piano. Her father, a native of Milford, was among the original founders of the Home Laundry. Had the following children: Evelyn Elaine, and Vincent Louis, graduate of Milford High. Her mother is a native of Watertown, Mass. Grandfather, Vincenzo Cala- brese, was born in Pentone, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to America in 1890, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford. Res .: 11 Free St., Milford.


CALABRESE, JOSEPH-Businessman. Born Orsara di Puglia, Foggia, Italy, March 14, 1884. Son of Joseph Calabrese and Adelaide Ungaro. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1898. Lived in New York where he learned the barber's trade. In 1910 he settled in Boston where he has since been head of the South Station Barber Shop. Married the late Angelina Marino in 1912. Children: Joseph, a former investigator for the U. S. government; and Alfred, a former student of M.I. T. and a graduate of Lowell Textile Institute. Mr. Calabrese married the second time, Mary E. Bolton of New York City. His father came to America in 1890 settled in New York, where he engaged in the banking business. His grandfather, Joseph Calabrese was Captain and fought under Garibaldi. Res .: 452 Geneva Ave., Dorchester.


CALABRESI, ERMINDO HENRY-Businessman. Born Springfield, May 25, 1905. Son of Joseph Calabresi and Josephine De Leo. Educated in the public schools. Proprietor of X Cafe Inc., of Springfield since 1933. Mar- ried Louise D'Aversa of Springfield, June 7, 1934. Children: Lois Ann and Richard Joseph. Mr. Calabresi was formerly a musician and played in orchestras which toured Springfield and Maine. Fond of travelling, base- ball, gardening and popular music. His father was born in Bracigliano, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in Springfield, employed as ground keeper for Eastern League Park. Had following children: Anna, Alphonse, Ermindo, Alfred (who died while in U. S. Army World War II) Helen, Lawrence, Frank and Ermlinda. Res .: 14 Gillette Ave., Springfield.


CALALUCA, LARRY-Proprietor Larry Beauty Salons of 1832 Center St., West Roxbury, 783 Adams St., Dorchester. Born East Watertown, June 27, 1914. Son of Harry Calaluca and Rose Riccio. Graduated from Brookline High School in 1932 and attended Tufts College pre-medical


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school. In business since 1934. Married Diana Demas a former vocalist of Boston, Feb. 14, 1943. Children: Laurence Michele and Diana Emily. Member, Mass. Hairdressing Assoc. Fond of football, hockey and traveling. A former musician and leader of his own band. His father was born in Rome, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in Boston, where he engaged as interior decorator over 30 years. Res. 14 Rice St., Brookline.


CALAMARA, JOHN-Tonsorialist. Born Messina, Italy, Nov. 5, 1877. Son of Letterio Calamara and Domenica Costa. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1892 settling in Boston. Proprietor of his own barber shop at 138 Summer St., Boston for 26 years. Now at 104 Summer Street. Married Benedetta Minutoli of Messina, Italy, Nov. 26, 1900. Mr. Calamara is member of Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of football, bocce, travelling and grand opera. His father, who came to America in 1901 settling in Boston, was descendant of an ancient and renowned family of Messina. Had two children: John of this sketch, and Santa, married to Joseph Di Natale of Boston. Res .: 179 Minot St., Dorchester.


CALAMARE, ANDREW JOHN-Lieutenant in Fire Dept. Born New York City, Sept. 23, 1886. Son of Augustine Calamare and Domenica Rosouali. Educated in St. Bernard Parochial School. In the service of Fitchburg Fire Dept. since 1909. Lt. since 1917, being the pioneer American of Italian descent to enter this fire dept: Married Eva Roma of Fitchburg, Jan. 24, 1910. Children: Andrew J. Jr., member of Fitchburg Fire Dept .; Augustine, with F. H. Lane Clothing Co .; Patrick, in U. S. Army; Leo, a presser; Walter, in U. S. Navy in Alaska; Donald, in U. S. Navy; Cather- ine, student nurse; all of whom have graduated from St. Bernard High School; Anthony and Raymond, students. Mr. Calamare is member of Permanent Firemen's Association, etc. Fond of football and former local team coach. His parents were born in Piacenza, Italy, settled in U. S. in 1885. They had two children: Andrew J., and Louis, who was the first Italian American police officer in Fitchburg. Res .: 31 Hancock St., Fitch- burg.


CALAPA, CHARLES B .- Pharmacist. Born Boston, Dec. 4, 1918. Son of Joseph Calapa and Mattea Ortolano. Graduated from Roxbury Memo- rial High School in 1936 and took special courses in pharmacy. In the service of Liggetts Drug Co. since 1942. Fond of baseball, football, boxing. A lover of travelling and music. His father was born in Gualtieri Sica- mino, Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Boston, engaged as tonsorialist for over 40 years. Mother is a native of Meri, Messina, Italy. Res .: 9 Burrell St., Roxbury.


CALARESE, JOSEPHINE MARGUERITE - Teacher of Commercial subjects, Milford High School. Born Milford, May 19, 1907. Daughter of Alphonse Calarese and Alberta Leo. Graduated: Milford High School in 1925 and Bay Path Institute of Springfield in 1928. Special courses at University of Maine. Teacher at Milford High since 1930. Member of Milfrod High School Teachers Association. Fond of travel, swimming, reading, music. Her father was born in Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Milford, where he has been in the service of Draper Corp. for over 40 years. Had the following children: Angelina, Josephine M., Americo, Joseph, Mary A., James, Cecil, William, a graduate of Milford High and Boston University, is Lieutenant in U. S. Army, and Francis, graduate of Beckus College, is in U. S. Army in the Pacific. Res .: 10 Union St., Milford.


CALCAGNI, ALBINO-Was born in Arce, Frosinone, Italy, December 23, 1871. Son of Joseph Calcagni and Vittoria Ciolfi. Educated in public schools of his native town. Lived in Naples for ten years, and served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1905 settling in Worcester. Worked as chef at Worcester club. Later in the restaurant business for 20 years.


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Now in the service of Martha's restaurant. Married Concetta Le Grotte of Naples, Italy, June 15, 1898. Children: Vincent, in service of Boston Albany R. R .; Elena, a graduate of High School of Commerce, married to Gaston Lavasseur; and the late Mrs. Victoria Bonardi. Fond of all sports and music. Res .: 7 Wakefield St., Worcester.


CALDARONE, ELVIRA LAURA (Mrs.) Supt. and Administrator of Clover Hill Hospital, 161 Berkeley St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, May 21, 1899. Daughter of Frank De Cesare and Matilda Campopiano. Graduated from Lawrence High in 1915 and Lawrence Commercial School in 1917. In the service of Clover Hill Hospital since Oct. 1927. Married late Angelo Caldarone, a native of Providence, R. I., an outstanding physician and surgeon of Lawrence, and one of the founders of Clover Hill Hospital, (general hospital having over 60 beds and considered one of the finest of its kind in the state). One daughter, Gloria Constance, born Jan. 17, 1924, graduate of Abbot Academy and Katherine Gibbs Secretarial School. Mrs. Caldarone is member of American and Mass. Hospital Association, and New England Hospital Assembly. Founder of Lawrence Italian Women's Club and its first president. Res .: 96 Vermont St., Metheun.


CALI, SEBASTIANO-Proprietor S. Cali Construction Co., Fitchburg. Born Mistretta, Messina, Italy, July 19, 1896. Son of Liborio Cali and Vincenza Chiella. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1912 settling in Fitchburg. In business since 1921, special- izing in building roads and bridges. Married Maria Rambulla of Fitch- burg, June 14, 1914. Children: Jennie, graduate of Fitchburg High, married to Anthony Ciampa; Rose, graduate of Fitchburg High School; Leo, in U. S. Army; Celia, in defense work; Nina, graduate of Fitchburg High School, and Anthony, student. Member: Italian American Citizens Club; Victor Emanuel Society; Eagles, and Fitchburg Sportmen's Club. Mr. Cali is president of the Italian Community Band and well known property owner. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel and music. His father came to America in 1914 settled in Fitchburg. Had the following children: Basilia, Sebastiano, Vincenza. Res .: 2 Spruce St., Fitchburg.


CALI, VITO-Proprietor, Mary's Style Shop, 26 Fairmont St., Fitchburg. Born Mistretta, Messina, Italy, July 8, 1902. Son of Liborio Cali and Vincenza Chiella. Came to America in 1912 settling in Fitchburg. Educated here and abroad. In the contracting and trucking business since 1917. Married Mary Spano, daughter of Carlo Spano and Anna Accardo, Sept. 22, 1928. Children: Virginia Veronica, born Nov. 8, 1929; Joan, born June 2, 1933, and Carol Marie, born March 8, 1937. Mr. Cali is member of Order Sons of Italy; American Italian Citizens Club; St. Anthony of Padna Society, and Victor Emanuel Society. Fond of baseball, camping, theater, travel and music. His father came to America in 1914, settled in Fitch- burg. Had six children: Basilea, Sebastiano, Vincenzo, Maria, Vito and Vincenza. Res. 26 Fairmont St., Fitchburg.


CALIGURI, DOMENIC-Partner, Rex Sheet Metal Mfg. Co., 278 Com- mercial St., Boston. Born Sambiase, Catanzaro, Italy, Sept. 13, 1892. Son of Salvatore Caliguri and Saveria Sinopoli. Educated in public schools in Italy where he learned sheet metal trade. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Boston. Veteran U. S. Army World War I in France. In business with his brother, Bruno, since 1925. Married Rose Costanza of Newton, Dec. 1, 1912. Children: Sadie, married to Charles Marsh; Samuel, vet- eran U. S. Army in Europe, awarded the purple heart and five battle stars; Albert, veteran U. S. Army in the Pacific, awarded five battle stars; Rita, married to Michael Palazzo; Frank, veteran U. S. Navy in the Pacific; and Joseph. All are graduates of Newton High School. Member V. F. W. Fond of hunting, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1890, settled in Boston, where he engaged in sheet metal business. Res .: 43 Riverdale Ave., Newton.


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CALIRI, FRANK-Proprietor Caliri Beauty Salon of 34 Highland Ave., Somerville. Born Catania, Sicily, Italy, Feb. 2, 1900. Son of Paul Caliri and Rosaria Vittorio. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1914 settling in Boston where he attended several schools and continued the art of hair dressing, which he had begun to learn in his youth in Italy. In the beautician business since 1927. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travelling, music and art. Married Susan Helen Biagioni of Roxbury Sept. 11, 1921. Two children: Rosarie, a graduate of Somerville High School, associated with her father as beauti- cian; and Frank Joseph, a student. Res .: 34 Highland Ave., Somerville.


CALIRI, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Caliri Inc., diamond merchants and silversmiths, 447 Essex St., Lawrence. Born Mazzarra Sant'Andrea, Mes- sina, Italy, Sept. 4, 1883. Son of Joseph Caliri and Giuseppa Tramontana. Educated in the public school of his native town, where he learned the jewelry trade. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Lawrence. In the jewelry business since 1906, pioneer Italian America jeweler in Lawrence, and the oldest living active jeweler in the city. Married Frances Girlando in 1902. Children: Joseph, musician; Theresa, married to Joseph Valvo, jeweler in Phildelphia; Alfred, president of Caliri Inc., Alphonse, associated with his father in jewelry business; Gregory, in U. S. Army Coast Guard, and Vincent, student of Law at Boston University, in U. S. Army. All the children attended Lawrence High School. Res .: 20 Dewey St., North Andover.


CALIRI, MARIO-President and Manager Savoy Finance Co., of Boston, Mass. Born Messina, Italy, Sept. 10, 1886. Son of Francesco Caliri and Fortunata Vazzana. Came to America in 1901 settling in Boston. Educated in Italy. In the finance field since 1919. Formerly in real estate and insurance business for 20 years. Married Mary Todaro of Boston, Sept. 16, 1912. Children: Fortunata, Flavia, Regina. Member: Italian American Aid Society Inc., K. of C., Foresters of America. Fond of baseball, travel- ling, and music. Father, born at Messina, Italy, visited the U. S. A. in 1908. Was for over 50 years engaged as contractor and lemon exporter. Office: 230 Boylston St., Boston. Res .: Roxbury.


CALITRI, CONSTANT M.D .- Physician, 351 Essex St., Lawrence. Born Panni, Foggia, Italy, March 26, 1887. Son of Joseph Calitri and Carlina Del Vicario. Graduated from high school in Italy. Came to America in 1902. Graduated from University of Maryland (B. M. C.) in 1907, M.D. Interne at Maryland Gen. Hospital. In general practice in Lawrence since 1909. On staff of Lawrence Clinic, specialty diabetes. On staff of Clover Hill Hospital, Courtesy staff at Lawrence General Hospital. Member of national, state and greater Lawrence medical associations; Elks, and Order Sons of Italy. Married late Angeline McDonough in 1917. Children: Dr. Joseph Calitri of Lawrence and Angeline Mary, graduate nurse of St. John's Hospital of Lowell. Married second time to Josephine Agnes Seccareccio of Lawrence, Oct. 30, 1932. One daughter, Carolyn Ann. Dr. Calitri's father came to America in 1905. Lived in Lawrence. Had the following children: Antonio, retired high school teacher of New York, author of a book of poems and a translator of Shelley; Mrs. Carmela Rucci of New Canaan, Conn .; Constant and Mrs. Assunta De Cotis of Jersey City. Office: 351 Essex St. Res .: Dracut Rd., Metheun.


CALITRI, COSTANZO G .- Milford P. O. Clerk. Born Panni, Foggia, Italy, Aug. 25, 1895. Son of Lorenzo Calitri and Carmela Paglia. Grad- uated from Milford High School in 1913. Served in U. S. Army World War I in France. In the service of local post office since Dec. 1919. Is among the pioneer Italian employees in said Post Office, 17 years as letter carrier, and clerk since 1936. Married Angelina San Clemente of Milford April 14, 1920. Children; Regina C., a graduate of Milford High, is clerk at Cahill News Agency; Lawrence A., a graduate of Milford High, is in


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U. S. Army, was wounded in Germany, and Joseph E., also a graduate of Milford High. Mr. Calitri is member of American Legion; among the founders of World War Veterans Italo Americans; Moose; Italian Labor Society; Order Sons of Italy and Mespanock Fishing and Game Club. His father came to America in 1892 settling in Milford as stone cutter. Had' the following children: Olmitella, Costanzo, Jennie, Catherine, and Armando. Res .: 53 E. Walnut St., Milford.


CALITRI, JOSEPH-Physician. Born Lawrence, Mass., Dec. 14, 1918. Son of Dr. Constant Calitri and Angeline McDonough. Graduated: Law- rence Parochial School; Lawrence High School in 1934; Boston University in 1939; B. S .; Middlesex University School of Medicine in 1943, M. D. Interne at St. Peter's Hospital of New Brunswick, N. J. In general prac- tice in Lawrence since 1945. Member: Order Sons of Italy, etc. Fond of baseball, football, basketball, travel, reading, art and music. His father was born in Panni, Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1902, physician in Lawrence since 1909. Office: 351 Essex St. Res .: Dracut Rd., Methuen.


CALIVA, FRANCIS S. - Doctor of Public Health. Born Mezzoiuso, Palermo, Italy, March 16, 1908. Son of Salvatore Caliva and Maria Re. Came to America with his parents when six months old settling in New York City. Graduated: Dewitt Clinton High School in 1926; attended Syracuse University, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, pre-medical, Midwest Medical College in 1934, M. D. Interne: Maplewood Hospital of Malden; resident physician at Riverview Hospital of Redbank, N. J. On staff of Revere General Hospital, Maplewood Hospital and Kenmore Hos- pital. In general practice in Malden since 1939. Associate member of Malden Medical Society; American Medical Society. Formerly physician of Malden Catholic High School football team and of Chevrus Catholic School. First aid instructor of the Malden Chapter of American Red Cross. Member: U. S. Medical Civilian Corps of Malden and of the Eagles. Dr. Caliva is a descendant of long line of physicians and chemists. Office and Res .: 122 Highland Ave., Malden.


CALLA, FRANCIS J .- Custom tailor and clothes designer. Born Mam- mola, Reggio Calabria, Italy, Nov. 13, 1894. Son of Domenic Calla and Judith Scafo. Came to America in 1909 settling in Boston where he has since been engaged in the making of fine clothes. Married Argia Lucarelli of Boston in 1916. Children: Edmund D., a machinist and Judith Olympia. Member of the Tailors Exchange Association. Fond of baseball, football, bowling and music. Business: 125 Tremont St., Boston. Res .: 39 Sea View View Ave., Orient Heights, East Boston.


CALLINA, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Callina's Beauty Studio, 433 Salem St., Medford. Born Messina, Italy, Jan. 26, 1885. Son of Paul Callina and Susanna Mangono. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1900 settling in Boston, where he learned the art of beautician. In business in Medford since 1936. Formerly proprietor of Callina's Beauty Studio in Boston. Married Nancy Picone of Brighton, June 1921. Children: Paul, serving in U. S. Navy; Susanna, married to Murray Nickerson; Joan, married to Robert Petterson; and Joseph, a graduate of Medford High School in U. S. Army. Mr. Callina is member of Order Sons of Italy in America and fond of baseball, travelling and grand opera. Res .: 136 Fellsway, West Medford.


CALO, ARMAND GREGORY-Tool and Machine Designer, American Steel and Wire Co., Worcester. Born Manduria, Taranto, Italy, Feb. 14, 1909. Son of Cosmo Calo and Flora Raho. Brought to America in 1913, but soon returned to Italy, where he studied for six years. In 1922 he returned to U. S. A. settling in Southbridge. Attended Northeastern Uni- versity School of Engineering and Worcester Tech. In the service of Worcester Steel and Wire Co., since 1941. Married Loretta Scola of Worcester, Nov. 30, 1941, (a graduate of High School of Commerce and


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N. E. School of Accounting). They have a daughter, Florea, born Sept. 30, 1943. His father came to America in 1909 settling in Southbridge, was travelling salesman. Had following children: Armand; Ethel, married to . Joseph Arduini; and Jessie, a Wave in U. S. Navy. Res .: 1 Longworth Rd., Worcester.


CALOBRISI, JOHN-Radio service engineer and proprietor of Com- munity Radio Service Shop, 17 Newbury St., Lawrence. Born Teano, Naples, Italy, June 28, 1899. Son of Cosimo Calobrisi and Julia Migliozzi. Educated here and abroad. Came to America in 1909 settling in Lawrence. In radio service business since 1920. Also carries a full line of radio elec- trical appliances and phonograph records. Married Ermelinda La Vecchia of Lawrence, June 16, 1924. Children: Pasquale, graduate of Lawrence High School and attended New York Radio Engineering School, now in U. S. Army; and Cosimo, graduate of Lawrence High School, attending Mass. Radio Institute of Boston. Mr. Calobrisi is member of Italian Amer- ican Toilers Association and Institute of Radio Servicemen Association. His father came to America in 1902 settling in Lawrence. Had the follow- ing children: Henry, industrial overseer; Frances, married to Pasquale Di Zazzo and John of this sketch. Res .: 161 Jackson St., Lawrence.


CALOGGERO, ANTHONY-Partner "Joe and Nemo" 25 Howard St., Boston. Born Boston, March 8, 1891. Son of Joseph Caloggero and Pru- denza Vazzana. Educated in Boston Pubic Schools. In business since 1911. Married Susie Lo Verde of E. Boston, June 1, 1919. Children: Joseph, a graduate of St. Clemens High of Somerville is aeroplane mechanic at M. I. T .; Saverio, graduate of Medford High is a veteran of U. S. Army World War II; Samuel, a graduate of Medford High, is in U. S. Navy in South Pacific; and Prudence, a graduate of Medford High is married to Mario Lacarubba. Member of B. P. O.E. Fond of football, and trapping lobsters. His father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1882 being among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston, as mason. Travelled to Italy 12 times. Had the following children: Anthony, Mrs. Josephine Bicchiere; Santo, and Basil. Res .: 347 Main St., Medford.


CALOGGERO, BASIL-Partner, "Joe and Nemo," 25 Howard St., Boston. Born, Boston, October 15, 1905. Son of Joseph Caloggero and Prudenza Vazzana. Educated in the pubic schools. In business since 1911. Married Martha Crivello of Revere, June 17, 1929. Children: Joseph Richard, born Nov. 24, 1933; and Prudence Martha, born October 6, 1938. Mr. Caloggero is fond of football, hockey and boxing. His father, a native of Messina, Italy, came to U. S. in 1882; was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston, where he engaged in mason work, made 12 trips to Italy. Had the following children: Anthony, Mrs. Josephine Bicchiere; Santo and Basil. Res .: 3 Princeton St., Medford.


CALOGGERO, SANTO-Partner, "Joe and Nemo," 25 Howard St., Boston. Born Boston, May 1, 1904. Son of Joseph Caloggero and Prudenza Vazzana. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1919. Married Victoria Balsama, of Dorchester June 17, 1925. One son Joseph Anthony, born Aug. 15, 1929. Mr. Caloggero is fond of boxing, fishing, baseball and grand opera. His father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1882; was among the early Italian settlers of Boston, travelled to Italy 12 times. Had the following children: Anthony; Mrs. Josephine Bicchiere; Santo and Basilio. Res .: 3 Princeton St., Medford.


CALONICO, GUIDO ANTHONY-Branch manager of Western Mass., Electrolux Corp., 66 Vernon St., Springfield. Born Scanno, Aquila, Italy, June 16, 1901. Son of Luigi Calonico and Raffaela Iacobacci. Was brought to America in 1906 settling in Boston, where he graduated from High School of Commerce in 1919; attended Northeastern University and grad- uated from Tufts College of Electrical Engineering in 1924, B.S. In the service of Electrolux Corp. since 1925. Married Margaret Mairo of Boston,


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Jan. 19, 1925. One daughter, Lucille, a graduate of Classical High School Mr. Calonico is fond of baseball, football and golf. His father came to America in 1902 settled in Haverhill. Had the following five children: Nunzio, a restauranteer, in Charlestown, Mass., Jennie, Flora, Viola and Guido. Res .: 580 Laurel St., Longmeadow.


CALSIMITTO, PAUL-Proprietor of Regina. Beauty Shop, 5 Chelsea St., East Boston. Born North Creek, N. Y., June 16, 1915. Son of Paul Calsi- mitto and Louisa Piazza. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1933. In business since 1933. Married Phyllis Ciampa of East Boston, Aug. 29, 1937. Children: Patricia Ann and Maria Virginia. Member of Mass. Barber and Hairdressing Assoc. Mr. Calsimitto is a former official of the Boston Park Dept. and umpired the baseball, football and basket- ball teams for four years. His father was born in the North of Venice, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1905. Res .: 60 Main St., Winthrop.


CALVARESI, VINCENZO-High School teacher. Born Offida, Ascoli, Piceno, Italy, Oct. 19, 1898. Son of Giovanni Calvaresi and Maria Quinzi. Education: Liceo Visconti of Rome; Royal University, also of Rome; Tamaqua High School in Pa. Special courses in various colleges. Teacher in Boston high schools since 1932. Married Maria Pardo of Madrid, Spain, April 10, 1930, (a former operatic artist and teacher of voice). Mr. Cal- varesi is member of N. E. Teacher's Assoc., Italian Teacher's Assoc., and American Assoc. of Teachers of Italian. Favorite sports: football, base- ball, travel. Fond of reading, art and music. Res .: Concord, Mass.


CALZOLARI, EUGENE JAMES-Proprietor, "Hofbrauhans," 1105 Main St., West Springfield. Born West Springfield, May 29, 1900. Son of Vin- cent Calzolari and Maria Martelli. Educated in the elementary and high schools. In business since 1924. Also proprietor of two tool shops in West Springfield and Springfield, employing 80 men. Married Evelyn Miles of Westfield, Feb. 12, 1922. Children: Richard E., a graduate of St. Mary's High School of Westfield; Elaine Marie, a graduate of Westfield High School, and of the American International College; Jean Dolores and Gail, students of St. Mary's in Westfield. Member: United Commercial Travel- lers, Eagles, and Elks. Fond of all sports and music. His father was born in San Matteo di Decima, Bologna, Italy. Came to America in 1886 settling in West Springfield. Had following children: Eugene, of this sketch, Delmo of Brooklyn, N. Y., and Theresa, married to John Porter of West Springfield. Res .: 23 Bartlett St., West Springfield.




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