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CALZONE, MICHAEL A .- Proprietor, Calzone Garage and Nash Sales Agency, 89 So. Main St., Milford. Born Milford, Nov. 3, 1906. Son of Nicholas Calzone and Josephine Niro. Educated in the Milford public schools. In business since 1930. Also an outstanding automobile mechanic. Married Helen McHugh of Milford in 1932, graduate of St. Mary's High School. Children: Dorothy Helen, born Jan. 16, 1935, and Michael Leon- ard, born Oct. 3, 1936. Mr. Calzone is fond of baseball, basketball, boating and music. His father was born in Casalvecchio, Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Milford. Had the following children: Mrs. Angelina DiMaria, Catherine, a nurse, Michael A., Frank, in U. S. Navy since 1932, is Lieutenant, Joseph, a machinist, and Anthony, a defense worker. Res .: 8 Orchard St., Milford.
CAMBRIA, PLACIDO-Proprietor of Cambria and Vadala Barber Shop, 671 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Born Furnari, Messina, Italy, Nov. 27, 1892. Son of Frank Cambria and Francesca Conte. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1909 settling in Boston. Learned the art of barbering in Italy. In business since 1931. Married Carmela Paratore of Furnari, April 28, 1920. Children: Frances Rose and Frank Anthony. Mr. Cambria served in the U. S. Army, Medical Dept., Base Hospital No. 7, American Expeditionary Forces, during World War I. Member of V.F.W. His father came to America in 1903, travelled exten-
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sively throughout the U. S. and died in Italy in 1940. Res .: 4295 Wash- ington St., Roslindale.
CAMELIO, ERNEST S .- Instructor, Spanish and French, Walpole High School. Born Walpole, Jan. 22, 1914. Son of Salvatore Camelio and Eliza- beth Miele. Graduated: Walpole High and Harvard University, 1937, A. B. Special courses at Boston University and at Middlebury College. Instruc- tor at Walpole High since 1938. Member: Mass. Teacher's Assoc., and American Association of Foreign Languages. Fond of all sports, lover of travel and music. His father was born in Gaeta, Littoria, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1889, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Wal- pole. Had the following children: Frances, graduate of Burdett College; Paul and Louis, graduates of Wentworth Institute; John, graduate of Northeastern University, is electric engineer; Anne; Mary, a Registered Nurse; Ernest S., and Albert, a graduate of Tufts College Dental School (U. S. Army overseas), is dentist in Walpole. All the children are gradu- ates of Walpole High School. Res .: Main St., Walpole.
CAMERLENGO, PHILIP J .- First assistant assessor. Born Boston, Oct. 10, 1892. Son of Ralph Carmelengo and Anna Piscopo. Attended the ele- mentary and high schools of East Boston. Was in business for 16 years. In the service of assessing dept. of city of Boston since 1925. Married Louise C. Boitano of Boston, April 26, 1916. Children: Anna, married to Carl Caruso, chief announcer WBZ network; Rita (Lappens) U. S. Navy; and Ralph, U. S. Navy. Member of Italian American Club' of E. Boston. Has taught naturalization. Active in social and civic welfare. Former candidate for Congress and House of Representatives. Father, born in Altavilla Irpina, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1891 settling in Bos- ton, where he engaged in antique business for over 30 years. Res .: 113 Eutaw St., East Boston.
CAMEROTA, LOUIS JOHN-President and Treasurer of Camerota Package Store, Inc., 838 Main St., Springfield. Born in Springfield, Aug. 2, 1900. Son of Giro and Maria Pepe Camerota. Educated at Technical High School and Bay Path Institute. In business since 1933. Formerly in taxi business for 15 years. Instructor at Auto Driving School since 1917. Married the late Antonetta DiSanti in 1925. One son, Anthony, a graduate of Technical High School. Married second time to Helen Spiriti in 1934. Children: Maria Theresa and Giro Nicholas. Member: Order Sons of Italy, the Elks and San Ciro Society. Fond of baseball, golf and travelling. His father was born in Atena Lucana, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1890 settling ni Springfield, in the employ of General Electric Light Co. for 30 years. Had the following children: Theresa, John, Louis, Rose, Nicholas, Anthony and Francis. Res .: 48 Palmyra St., Springfield.
CAMILLI, GUGLIELMO-Research Engineer G. E. of Pittsfield, Mass. Born Castelmadama, Rome, Italy, Aug. 1, 1898. Son of Dr. Giovanni Camilli and Luigia Santolamazza. Graduated: Instituto Industriale of Fermo and Politicmico of Turin, doctor in Electrical Engineering. Lt. in Italian Army World War I. Was with Fiat Metallurgic dept. for two years. In U. S. since 1924. Joined General Electric at Schenectady, later trans- ferred to Pittsfield, where he is in charge of development of high voltage instrument transformers. In 1938 he directed the construction of 50 in- strumnt transformers for 287,000 volts for Boulder Dam. Has built an astronomical observatory of his own at Coltsville, Mass., equipped with several telescopes including a 12 inch one. Awarded twice the Coffin foundation award. Has taken over 30 patents mostly dealing with trans- formers. Contributor to numerous reviews and magazines. Married Jean Moody of Schnectady, N. Y., Sept. 24, 1925. Children: Annita, a student of Mt. Holyoke College, and Elena. Mr. Camilla's father, a prominent hpysician in Rome, Italy, had the following children: Annita, Guglielmo, Camillo a physician and Pietro, a pharmacist. Res .: 155 Dawes St., Pittsfield.
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CAMMARATA, MICHEL R .- Proprietor, Cammarata Complete Valet Service, 24 Brattle St., Cambridge. Born So. Framingham, April 13, 1915. Son of Antonio and Rosaria Cammarata. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1938. Married Angelina Buda of Cambridge, April 19, 1938, a graduate of Cambridge High School. Children: Cynthia, born April 1, 1940, and Barbara Ann, born Nov. 14, 1944. Fond of football, travel and music. His father was born in the province of Caltanisetta, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in Arlington. Founded above business in 1918 which Michael is now carrying on. Had the following children: Michael Robert, Cristoforo, Joseph, in U. S. Army overseas, and Josephine. All are graduates of Arlington High School. Res .: 40 Fairmont St., Ar- lington.
CAMPAGNA, JOHN R .- Department Manager (home furnishings), R. H. White Co., Boston. Born in Boston, Oct. 6, 1912. Son of Joseph Cam- pagna and Jennie Cardullo. Attended Malden High School and took spe- cial courses in merchandising. In the service of R. H. White Co. since 1929 and manager since 1939. Married Nancy Arno of Dorchester, June 25, 1939. One daughter, Joan, born Dec. 10, 1942. Member: White's Long Service Club, Curtain and Drapery Club of New York. Air raid warden. Fond of football, baseball, skating, travelling and music. Father, born in Messina, Italy, came to America in 1889 settling in Boston engaged as tonsorialist for over 50 years. Had the following children: Grace, John, Jean, Fred and Constance. Res .: 7 Hasting St., West Roxbury.
CAMPAGNA, SANTO FREDERICK-Merchandise Dept. Manager. Born Malden, April 2, 1917. Son of Joseph Campagna and Jennie Cardullo. Graduated from Malden High School in 1935 and took University Exten- sion courses in merchandising. In hte service of R. H. White & Co. of Boston since 1936. Married Mary F. Tremblay of Cambridge, July 5, 1943. Served in the U. S. Marines, 1939-42. Member of Marines Corp League. Fond of baseball, hockey, travelling, music and lover of nature. His father, born at Messina, Italy, came to U. S. A. in 1895 settling in Boston, where he engaged as tonsorialist for over 30 years. Res .: 12 Reid St., Cambridge.
CAMPAIOLA, PIETRO-Proprietor, Campaiola Market and Groceries, 87 Chestnut St., Lawrence. Born Teano, Naples, Italy, April 3, 1891. Son of Nicolo Campaiola and Emidia Pompa. Educated in the public school of his native town and served in Italian Army, fought in the Tripolitania War. Came to America in 1914 settling in Lawrence. In business since 1927. Married Andreana Loffredo of Teano, Italy, Sept. 16, 1916. Children: Nicolo, in U. S. Navy; Annie, married to Sally DeMonaco; Pasquale, in U. S. Army; Palma; Angelina; Rita; Augustine; all of whom have gradu- ated from Lawrence High School, and Jean Mary, a student. Mr. Cam- paiola is member of Italy and Tripoli Club. Has two brothers, Bartolomeo, in Italy, and Anthony of Lawrence, and a sister, Josephine, married to Americo Loffredo. Res .: 91 Chestnut St., Lawrence.
CAMPANA, JOSEPH (JOE)-Born Boston, Oct. 26, 1888. Son of John Campana and Angelina Pasquale. While employed at Boston Herald Traveler, he organized the Herald Traveler Employees Credit Union, the first in Newspaper industry in America. Later became field secretary of Credit Union National Extension Bureau. Mr. Campana has organized more credit unions than any other person in the country. In 1921 founded the Social Service Credit Union and has since been its treasurer and manager. Also treasurer and manager of the Industrial Credit Union, second oldest in the state. Past pres. of Credit Union League of Mass., and director since 1921. Lecturer at Simmons College School of Social Service, at M. I. T. and Boston University. Active in civic, social and welfare work and promoter of every worthy cause. Much in demand as singer in gatherings. Married late Serah Agnes Shea. Children: Marion, Simmons College; Richard, University of Idaho, and Eleanor, Bouve
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School of Physical Education. Married again in 1933 .. One son, David. Mr. Campana's father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1857, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston. He was a lover of art, history, music and made 27 trips to Italy. Office: 39 No. Bennett St., Boston. Res .: 26 Abbotsford Rd., Brookline.
CAMPANARO, NICHOLAS-New England Manager, Better Packages, Inc., Boston, Mass. Born Rosetto, Penn., June 20, 1901. Son of Rocco Campanaro and Mary Pesce. Graduated from Stroudsburg High School and from American Academy of Dramatic Arts of New York. Special business and sales courses in other schools. In the service of Better Pack- ages Inc. since 1929. In charge of the Boston branch as New England manager since 1940. Outstanding in the field of sales organizer. Married Marie Altopiedi of Philadelphia, Penn., Aug. 14, 1929. One son, Norman Timothy, born in Philadelphia, Penn., Jan. 24, 1934. Mr. Campanaro is fond of outdoor life. Lover of travel, reading and music. His father was born in Castelluccio Val Maggiore, Foggia, Italy, came to U. S. in the early 90's. Lived in Rosetto, Penn., later moved to Philadelphia, engaged as cabinet maker. Has the following children: Nicholas, Josephine, Daniel, Susan, James, Russell, Anna and Albert. Res .: 65 Hogan Rd., Newton Center.
. CAMPANINI, PIETRO-Businessman. Born Pieve di Cento, Bologna, Italy, July 6, 1902. Son of Joseph Campanini and Maria Tartarini. Edu- cated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1926 settling in West Springfield. Proprietor of Campanini's Market of 89 Bald- win St., since 1931. Married Angelina Govoni of West Springfield, Feb. 26, 1927. Children: Eva Louise and Henry Reno. Member: Dante Club, Italian Sport Club and Memorial Ave. School Club. Fond of baseball, bocce, travelling and grand opera. His father had the following children: Luigi, Ivo, Renato, Pietro, Etelredo, Carlo, Lidia, Ines, Firmando, Luisa and Ivo, 2nd. Res .: 85 Baldwin St., West Springfield.
CAMPISI, ROSARIO ALFREDO-Pres. Industrial Enameling Corp. Born Ucria, Messina, Italy, Dec. 1, 1906. Son of Vincenzo Campisi and Carmela Paladina. Came to America in 1908 settling in Waltham. Grad- uated from Waltham High in 1925, and Suffolk University Law School in 1932, L. L. B. Established with his brother, Vincent, the Industrial Fin- ishing Co. of Watertown. In 1939 he organized the firm under the name of Industrial Enameling Corp., of which he became pres, and treas. and moved to Boston where he operates three factories, specializing in organic protective finishing. Married Mary Cirignano of Allston, June 28, 1931, graduate of Brighton High School. Children: Rosemary, Virginia, Linda, and Judith. Member: Associated Industries of Mass; founder and chair- man of Master Metal Finishers Assoc. of New England; among the found- ers and vice-pres. of Waltham Boys' Club; director of Waltham Chamber of Commerce; director and executive member of Family Service League; director of Waltham Community Fund; Venerable and district grand deputy, local Order Sons of Italy; state delegate to Mass. Democratic State Convention. Member of Waltham Board of Appeals, and Knights of Columbus. Office: 81 Hano St., Boston 34, Res .: 79 Barbara Rd., Waltham.
CAMPISI, VINCENT-Proprietor, Watertown Chrome Plating Co., 87 Water St., Watertown. Born Ucria, Messina, Italy, July 25, 1901. Son of Vincenzo Campisi and Carmela Paladino. In U. S. since 1908. Educated in Watertown elementary and High Schools. In business since 1932, spe- cializing in all types of electrical plating, baked enameling, and lacquer finishing. Married, has four children: Richard (in the Merchant Marine), Roger, Robert, and Vincent, Jr. Mr. Campisi's father came to U. S. in 1905 late Joseph, killed in action at Luzon, Pacific, World War II, Victor, in settling in Waltham. Had the following children: Vincent, Rosario, Carl, U. S. Army overseas. Res .: 31 Lodge Rd., W. Newton.
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CAMPOBASSO, GUY EDWARD-Business agent, Amalgamated Cloth- ing Workers of America, Boston Joint Division. Born Riesi, Caltanisetta, Italy, March 23, 1914. Son of Albert Campobasso and Josephine Napoli- tano. Came to U. S. in 1920. Education: Eliot School; Wakefield High School; and took business course at Medford High. With the Amalgamated Clothing Workers since 1936, business agent since 1940. Married the late Anna Galvo in 1936, children: Josephine and Albert. Married second time to Bertha Lampon of Boston, Feb. 17, 1945. Member: Medford Ration Board, Mass. Alien Education Com'tee, and Medford Rehabilita- tion Com'tee for World War II veterans. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. Has three brothers: Charles (in U. S. Army), Joseph, and Vincent (in U. S. Army). Res .: 15 Fourth St., Medford.
CAMPOBASSO, JOSEPH-Proprietor of his barber shop and of Max- sines Beauty Salon, 1218 Hancock St., Quincy. Born Riesi, Caltanisetta, Italy, Jan. 1, 1908. Son of Alberto Campobasso and Giuseppina Napoli- tano. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to America in 1920 settling in Boston. In business since 1941. Married Mary Concetta Daniele of Quincy, April 30, 1939, a graduate of Quincy High and Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture of Boston, is mgr. Maxsines Beauty Salon. One daughter, Josephine Ann, born July 26, 1942. Member Quincy Point Bocce Club, Elks, secretary and treasurer of local Barber's Union, No. 390. Fond of boxing, bocce, baseball, travel and music. Has the following brothers and sisters: Charles, a veteran of U. S. forces, World War II; Guy; Vincent, in U. S. Army; Mrs. Rosalia Martorano, and Josephine. Res .: 46 Dimmock St., Quincy.
CAMPOBASSO, PATRICK A .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Arlington, Feb. 21, 1909. Son of Joseph Campobasso and Rose Gratto. Education: Arlington High School, 1927; Kirksville College of Osteopathy and Sur- gery, 1931, D. O .; Middlesex University, 1938, M.D. In general practice in Arlington since 1938. Physician for Arlington High School athletic teams. Formerly instructor in neurology at Mass. Osteopathic College. On board of directors of Mass. Osteopathic Society and of the Arlington Boys' Club. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America and B.P.O.E. Married Eleanor Sorny of Arlington, Aug. 14, 1938. One daughter, Lois Ann. His father was born in Grotteria, Reggio Calabria, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1887, a pioneer Italian American settler and farmer in Arlington. Had following 12 children: Marion, Anthony, Henry, John (a graduate of M.I.T.), James (a graduate of Suffolk Law School), Patrick, Joseph, Marguerite, Theresa, Frank, Robert and Daniel, last three now serving in U. S. Army forces. Office and Res .: 225 Mass. Ave., Arlington.
CAMPOPIANO, JEAN C .- Lawyer and business executive. Born Provi- dence, R. I., May 6, 1893. Son of Jeremiah Campopiano and Benedetta Leonardo. Graduated from Phillips Andover Academy in 1911 with highest honors; Harvard College in 1914, A. B., cum laude; Harvard Law School in 1917, L. L. B. Served as Lt., U. S. Army, World War I. Practiced law in Boston in 1919 with Judge Felix Forte. Practicing law in Lawrence since 1922. President and treasurer of A. L. Cole Co. and business execu- tive of Capitol theatre of Lawrence: Member: local, state and national bar associations; American Legion; Boston Advertising Club and Boston Variety Club. Fond of golf, track, tennis, travel and music. Married Ros- mond Harmon of Lawrence, Sept. 16, 1937, graduate of Lawrence High Schhol with great distinction, Boston University, sum cum laude, and from Sorbonne University, Paris, France, former teacher of Lawrence High School. Mr. Campopiano's father was born in Marzano Appio, Naples, Italy, Sept. 28, 1866. Came to U. S. in 1888. Married in Providence. Moved to Lawrence in 1893, where he has been a leading civic and businessman for over 50 years. Had the following children: Jean C., Joseph, William, .
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and Helen C., married to John F. D'Errico of Providence. Res .: 8 Jackson Court, Lawrence.
CAMUSO, GUY JOSEPH-Manager W. T. Grant's, Cambridge. Born Roccamonfina, Naples, Italy, June 5, 1913. Son of Antonio Camuso and Nicolina Miele. In U. S. since a year old. Graduated from Lawrence High School and took special extension courses at Harvard. Married Ethel Driscoll of Malden, Sept. 16, 1940. One son, Guy J. Jr., born Dec. 12, 1942. Mr. Camuso has been in the service of W. T. Grant of Cambridge, since 1942. Formerly with Thom McAn for eight years. Member of K. of C., and Eks. Fond of baseball, basketball and travel. Veteran U. S. Army World War II. His father came to U. S. in 1904 settling in Lawrence as textile worker. Is veteran of Italian Turkish War of 1911. Had the follow- ing children: Guy J .; Mrs. Jennie Cavallaro; Howard J., in U. S. Army overseas; Guido E., in U. S. Navy reserve. Res .: 141 Central Ave., Medford.
CANCILLA, MARIANO-Businessman. Born Isnello, Palermo, Italy, Aug. 31, 1875. Son of Gioacchino Cancilla and Angela Guercio. Attended public schools in his native town and learned the art of making shoes in Palermo. Came to America in 1896 and lived in Boston. In Pittsfield since 1922. Married Angela Mazzola, Feb. 21, 1903. Children: Gioacchino, Salvatore, Anthony, are all graduates of Elliot School of Boston; Natalie, graduate of Univ. of Michigan in Aeronautical Engineering, chief of steel and armor group, tank and combat vehicle division, promoted to rank of major, June 1942, successfully adopted sub-contract sytem to produc- tion of tank parts, which the U. S. Government Ordnance has since applied to other tank parts; Angela; Joseph, graduate of Pittsfield High School, now first lieutenant, U. S. Army; Vincent, graduate of Pittsfield High School, U. S. Army; Ernest, graduate of Pittsfield High School, Lieuten- ant, U. S. Army; Domenica, graduate of Pittsfield High School, member of Red Cross Motor Corp; Michael, medical student at University of Michigan. Mr. Cancilla is member of Order Sons of Italy in America; and is a firm believer in education and in the American way of life. Res .: 14 Marian St., Pittsfield.
CANDUCCI, ETTORE-Proprietor Central Shoe Repairing Shop of Plymouth. Born Longiano, Forli, Italy, Jan. 31, 1891. Son of Giovanni Canducci, and Maraldi Santa. Attended public schools in his native town, where he also learned custom shoe making. In America since 1913. Lived in Sagamore and in Springfield. In Plymouth since 1918. Married Lena Rossi of Plymouth Jan. 5, 1918. One son John Raymond, born Oct. 12, 1922, a graduate of Plymouth High and Bently School of Accounting and Finance, now in U. S. Army Air Corps, overseas. Mr. Canducci is member of Seaside Club; Elks; Vespucci Club and secretary of Garibaldi Club. Has the following brothers and sisters: Ernesta, Caterina, Giuseppe, Giulia, Antonina and Paola. All residing in Italy. Res .: 125 Court St., Plymouth.
CANEVAZZI GUY (GAETANO) -Proprietor, G. Canevazzi Market, 319 Court St., Plymouth. Born Furnicine, Modena, Italy, Oct. 18, 1873. Son of Celso Canevazzi and Margherita Fiori. Attended public schools in his native town and at Modena High School. Served in the Italian Army as major corporal. Came to America in 1906 settling in Plymouth. In busi- ness since 1924. Married Adele Pelati Nov. 29, 1904 a native of Sassuolo, Modena, Italy. Children: Margaret, married to Anthony Bettini of Quincy; Mafalda, married to Leo Ceccarelli; Jean; John, and Moro; all are graduates of Plymouth High School. Member: Italian Mutual Aid Society and Amerigo Vespucci Club. Has the following brothers and sisters in Italy: Faustino, Giuseppe, late Guido; Pia, Maria, Emilia, Francesca and Annita. Res .: 8 Prince St., North Plymouth.
CANGIANO ALBERT-Dentist. Born Medford, August 22, 1921. Son of Frank Cangiano and Margaret Sacco. Graduated from Medford High
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School; attended Northeastern University and graduated from Tufts Dental School in 1945, D. M. D., now Lieutenant in U. S. Navy. His father was born in Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Medford, where he engages in the Laundry business. Has the following children: Michael, a graduate of Harvard (in engineering) is an instructor at Medford High School; Emanuel, is in the Laundry business; George is also in the Laundry business; Florence; Ernest, is associated with his father in Laundry; Phyllis; Helen; Frank, and Thomas are students. Res .: 17 Fifth St., Medford.
CANGIANO, ALPHONSE - Attorney-at-Law. Born Calitri, Avellino, Italy, May 11, 1884. Son of Marcantonio Cangiano and Carolina De Musis. Came to America in 1891 settling in Boston. Graduated: Burdett College; Ballon and Hobigrand Preparatory School; Boston University School of Law, 1908, L. L. B. In general practice in Boston since 1908. Attorney for Mass. Bureau of Immigration, 1918-20; assistant counsel for Home Owners Loan Corp., 1933-39, and Office Price Adm'n. since 1942. Member, Ameri- can Bar Assn. Father, a native of Sant'Angelo All'Esca, Italy, came to America in 1891. Was among the first Italian-American physicians to practice in Boston. Had two children: Alphonse, of this sketch, and Rev. Victor Cangiano, assistant pastor, St. Anthony's Parish of New Haven, Conn. Mr. Cangiano's grandfather, Michele, was formerly mayor of Sant'- Angelo Al'Esca. Res .: 10 Maplewood Ave., Newton Center.
CANGIANO, LEON M .- Insurance Broker. Born Boston, Aug. 27, 1903. Son of Michele Cangiano and Flora Ghisla. Graduated: Stones Prepara- tory School, 1922 and Boston University College of Business Administra- tion, 1927, B. B. A. Attended Boston College School of Law. Insurance broker, Boston Ins. Co., since 1931. Formerly with Frank Gair Macomber. Trustee of the Grafton State Hospital since 1938. Director of Stabile Bank and Trust Co. Married Eleanor E. Holt of North Carolina, April 1, 1937, a former physical education director of Hingham schools. Children: Brenda Flora and Leon Mark. Member: Insurance Broker's Association; Italian Chamber of Commerce; Alpha Kappa Psi; Boston City Club. Father, born Sant'Angelo All'Esca, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1886, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Boston. Office: 87 Kilby St., Boston. Res .: 609 Canton Ave., Milton.
CANIGLIA, PASQUALE-Executive chef, Hotel Commander, Cambridge. Born Villa Santa Maria, Chieti, Italy, April 10, 1898. Son of Falco Caniglia and Annina Sabatina. Educated in the pubilc schools of his native town. Served in the Italian Army during World War I, and was personal chef to General Pecora Gerardi, commander of the 1st Army. Learned the art of cooking in Naples, where he was in the service of Hotel Vesuvio, the Continental and the Savoy. Came to America in 1921 settling in Boston. Chef at the Commander since 1943. Formerly with Buckminster and Chamber of Commerce restaurants. Married Esther Di Petris of Somer- ville, March 14, 1927. One son, Falco Sabatino, born Nov. 16, 1928. Fond of all sports and lover of music. Res .: 204 Cedar St., Somerville.
CANNAROZZO, JOSEPH-Propiretor, Malden Baking Co., 229 Highland Ave., Malden. Born Enna, Sicily, Italy, March 6, 1895. Son of Joseph Cannarozzo and Grazia Mancuso. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he also learned the art of baking. Came to America in 1911 settling in Boston, later in Malden. In the baking business since 1912. Married Mary Giuffre of Boston, Feb. 7, 1915. Children: Joseph, a graduate of Malden High School and of Weltman Conservatory of Music, is a violinist, also attended Bently School of Accounting and Finance; connected with his father in business; Carmelo, a graduate of Malden High School, was member of varsity hockey team, now in U. S. Navy QM School; Grace Rosalie, honor student at Malden Beeve Jr. High School. Mr. Cannarozzo is a lover of art and grand opera, and travelled in Italy
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