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ALBA, BIAGIO-Proprietor, Red Lantern Restaurant, 256 Commercial St., Boston. Born in Sciacca, Agrigento, Italy, Nov. 11, 1887. Son of Anthony Alba and Maria Toto. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Boston. In business since 1910. Married Lena Montalbano of Boston Feb. 1, 1914. Children: Mary, grad- uate Revere High and Boston University, is public school teacher in Revere and Anthony, graduate Revere High, Tufts College, and Tufts College Medical. Interne at Quincy City Hospital and Boston City Hospital, is eye, ear, nose and throat specialist. Mr. Alba is fond of travel and music. Has the following brothers and sisters: Alfonso, a businessman; James, a businessman, veteran U. S. Army World War I; Mrs. Mary Napoli, and Mrs. Lena Viabene. Res .: 105 Cumings Ave., Revere.
ALBANO, MICHAEL WILLIAM-Attorney-at-Law. Born Brooklyn, New York, Nov. 24, 1905. Son of Antonio Albano and Raffaela Laino. Graduated from New York University in 1928, B. S., New York University School of Law in 1931, L. L. D. In general practice of law in Springfield since 1931. His father was born in Atena Lucano, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1902. Office: 1214 Main St. Res .: 34 Leete St., Springfield.
ALBERGHINI, ARMANDO V .- Coach. Born Casomaro, Ferrara, Italy, Sept. 23, 1903. Son of Primo Alberghini and Clarice Malavolta. Was brought to America in 1910 settling in Somerville. Graduated from Somerville High School in 1922 and attended at other schools. Coach at Lowell High School. Formerly coach at Keith Academy and Dracut High School. Also in the service of Rex Restaurant, Inc., of Lowell since 1940.
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Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travel and music. His father was born in Cento, Ferrara, Italy. Was veteran of Albanian Wars. Came to America in 1907 settling in Somerville. Had the following children: Armando, Dellelmo, and Eleanor, a public school teacher in Somerville. Res .: 272 Merrimack St., Lowell.
ALBERTINI, IRIS ELSIE-Teacher of English and French, Plymouth High School. Born Plymouth, March 6, 1915. Daughter of Dante Albertini and Alice Guidoboni. Graduated from Plymouth High in 1933 and Rad- cliffe College in 1937, A. B., Middlebury College Summer School in 1943, M. A., special courses at Boston University and University of Michigan. Teacher at Plymouth High since 1940. Formerly teacher in Plymouth Jr. High. Member: Plymouth Civic Assoc. Auxiliary; Victoria Colonna So- ciety; and Plymouth Teacher's Club'. Traveled in Italy and in France. Her father was born in Bolognina, Bologna, Italy. Came to America in 1904 settling in Plymouth, where he has been in the service of Plymouth Cordage Co. since 1906. Had the following children: Iris Elsie; Albert, a High School teacher, now in U. S. Army overseas; Iria, hair stylist; Iride, a graduate of Radcliffe College in 1942, A. B., now with U. S. Ordnance Dept. Mother born in Casumero, Ferrara, Italy. In America since 1911. Res .: 31 Prince St., Plymouth.
ALBERTINI, ROMOLO A .- Born Genoa, Italy, Aug. 13, 1891. Son of Giuseppe Albertini and Rosa Albina Lodi. Educated in the elementary and High Schools of his native city. Came to America in 1909 settling in Hudson as rubber worker and since 1939 forman of N. E. Tape Co. Married Teresa Melotti of Hudson, Nov. 15, 1915. Children: Mrs. Albina Rosa Cellucci; Ettore, is in U. S. Navy (Seabees), married to Santa Lombardi of Marlboro; Joseph, is in U. S. Army as staff sgt., eighth air force in England; Ralph, a graduate of Worcester Trade School, married to Lena Bicchieri, is in U. S. Navy; Edmund, a graduate of Worcester Trade School, is First class seaman in U. S. Navy; all are graduate of Hudson High School and Theresa Rose, is a student. Mr. Albertini's father, a general con- tractor in Italy, visited America in 1909. Had the following children: late Maria Cevasco; Enrico ;; Ettore; Gildo; Rinaldo; Evelina; and Ono- rina. Res .: 79 River St., Hudson.
ALBIANI, DOMENICK-President, Albiani Chain Restaurants of Boston. Born in Cassano al Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, May 8, 1875. Son of Settino Albiani and Filomena Seminara. Educated in the public schools here and abroad. Came to U. S. in the early 80's settling in Boston. In busi- ness since 1900. Father of two children. Fred, officer in U. S. Army, World War II, and Henry. Office: Albany St., Boston.
ALBRE, LORENZO-Albre Marble and Tile Co. Inc., 64 Mt. Vernon St., Dorchester. Born Avellino, Naples, Italy. Educated here and abroad. Married Lena Flammia. Children: Josephine, Palmina, attended Allan- dale Art School, Boston University and Fisher Business School, married to Byron G. Tosi; Angela, graduate of Fisher Business School; Mary Elena, graduate of Fisher Business School and Copley Fashion School; Lorenzo, Jr., graduate of Renselaer Polytechnic Institute and attended M. I. T. All children have graduated from Dorchester High School. Mr. Albre is member of Reciprocity Club. Fond of golf, travel and drama. Res .: 9 Ashland St., Dorchester.
ALCIERE, FRANK LOUIS-Master, Science Dept., Roxbury Memorial High School, Boston. Born Boston, June 17, 1897. Son of Louis Alciere and Maria Poto. Graduated from English High School in 1914. Attended Boston College. Was assistant chemist at U. S. Navy yard for 4 years. Graduated from Tufts College of Liberal Arts in 1922, A. B. (magna cum laude). Fellowship at Tufts, 1923, M.A .; Boston Teachers College, 1938, Ed. M. Special courses at Harvard and M. I. T. Teacher at Somerville High 1926-31; Roxbury Memorial High since 1931. Prof. of biology at Suffolk University, 1934-37. Instructor of biology and education, Mass.
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University Extension Dept. since 1937. Working for his doctorate at Har- vard. Also editor on famous Italian Scientists for "Italian News." Married Gertrude Moakley of Dorchester, April 28, 1929. One son, Paul Francis. Member: National Biological Ass'n .; N. E. Biological Conference; School- men's Economic Ass'n .; former venerable of Somerville Sons of Italy Lodge. His father was born in Potenza, Basilicata, Italy. Came to America in 1888 settling in Boston. Res .: 19 High St., Dorchester.
ALEO, JOSEPH M .- Optometrist. Born Somerville, Feb. 5, 1919. Son of Frank Diego Aleo and Elizabeth Lukasiau. Education: Dorchester High School, 1937; Massachusetts School of Optometry, 1942, (cum laude). Editor-in-chief of his school year book "The Scope" for 1942. Now serving in U. S. Army medical corps. Member: the American Optometric Assn .; and Omega Epislon Phi fraternity. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. Hobby: photography. Father born in Barrafranca, Enna, Italy, came to America in 1906 settling in Boston, where he has been engaged in the barber business at 195 Essex St., Boston, over 35 years. Has follow- ing children: Alfonso (in barber and photography business); Mrs. Angelina Janigian; Joseph of this sketch; and Henry (Dorchester High School, 1938, and captain of football team). Res .: 830 Washington St., Dorchester.
ALESSI, VICO-Social Worker. Born Boston, March 11, 1902. Son of Edward Alessi and Eufemia Evangelista. Graduated from East Boston High and took special courses in other schools. Social worker for city of Boston since 1940. Married to Josephine Giorgione of East Weymouth Jan. 1, 1930. Children: Geraldine, born Nov. 29, 1931 and Edward, born July 19, 1939. Member: Boston city clerks assoc., and local municipal, State and County Welfare Employees Assoc. Fond of baseball, football, travel, reading, and music. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Messa e Carrara, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Boston as skillful marble carver. Had the following children: Mario, U. S. Army veteran World War I; Vico; Arthur, married to Helen Luty; Mrs. Elsie Filosa; Mrs. Arduina Olivieri, and Edward Jr., married to Gladys Thompson. Res .: 189 Princeton St., East Boston.
ALFANO, BARTHOLOMEW ROBERT-Millinery Buyer and Supervisor for Outlet Millinery Co. of Hartford, Conn., at John C. McInnes Co., Main St., Worcester. Born Boston Mass., Nov. 28, 1913. Son of Louis Alfano and Euridice Zordan. Graduated from Boston Latin School in 1933 and attended Boston University School of Business Administration. In the service of the above since 1937. Married Dora Rita Zamarro of Worcester, June 5, 1944 (a graduate of Boston University). Mr. Alfano is fond of baseball, football, golf, hockey and travel. His father was born in the province of Cosenza, Italy, in 1870. Came to America in 1888 settling in Boston. Mother was born in Vincenza, Venice, Italy. Came to America in 1904 settling in Boston. They had the following children: Frank, Ermenegildo, Rose, and Bartholomew Robert. Res .: 57 Sigamore Rd.,
Worcester.
ALFANO, FRANCESCO-Proprietor of Alfano Bros. (tailors)), 107 Front St., Worcester. Born Barile, Potenza, Italy, May 18, 1886. Son of Antonio Alfano and Orienta Elena Crapolicchio. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Studied the art of costume tailoring in Naples for seven years. Came to America in 1907. Lived in New York for three years, where he worked as tailor. In Worcester since 1911. In business since 1929. Married Annunziata Rendina of Brooklyn, N. Y., July 29, 1923, also a native of Barile, Potenza, Italy. One daughter, Marie Frances, a gradu- ate of North High School. Member of several organizations. Fond of hunting, bocce, travel and grand opera. His father, a landowner in Italy, had the following children: Francesco, Luigi, Michele, all in U. S .; Maria, in Italy; and Caterina, in Buenos Aires, So. America. Res .: 3 Everard St., Worcester.
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ALFANO, FRANK-Proprietor Hamilton Textile Co., East Boston. Born Cassano al Ionio, Cosenza, Italy, Feb. 8, 1893. Son of Louis Alfano and Catherine Greco. Came to America in 1903 settling in Boston where he attended the public schools. Served in World War I in the U. S. Army. In the dry goods business since 1913 being the pioneer Italian American in Mass. to enter the textile field. In East Boston since 1920. Married Frances Palopoli of South Hanson, June 1, 1919. Children: Louis Francis, a graduate of Boston Latin School and of Boston College, student at Tufts Medical School (U. S. Naval Reserve); Blaise Francis, a graduate of Boston Latin School, student at Harvard, class of 1946, is member and treasurer of Harvard Student Council, also serving in U. S. Naval Reserve. Mr. Alfano is member of the American Legion. His father came to America in 1888, settled in Boston. Bus .: 1 Chelsea St., East Boston. Res .: 4354 Washington St., Roslindale.
ALFUSO, DOMENIC C .- Station Flower Shop, 195 Washington St., Brookline Village. Born Boston, Dec. 7, 1916. Son of Salvatore Alfuso and Mary Gardella. Graduated from St. John's Preparatory School of Denvers, and attended Berkeley Prep. of Boston. Veteran U. S. Army World War II in the Pacific, where he engaged in the Leyte campaign. Married Phyllis Devno of Lowell, Aug. 20, 1941, a graduate of Lowell High School. Mr. Alfuso is member of American Legion, V. F. W., and K. of C. His favorite sports are basketball, hockey and travel. Lover of art and music. His father was born in Santa Maria, Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1908 settling in Boston, where he began in the fruit business, and since 1920 in the flower business at Washington St., Brookline Village. Has two children: Louis, who is in U. S. Army and Domenic of this writing. Res .: 54 White Place, Brookline.
ALICANDRO, BERNARDINO-Proprietor of National Coal and Oil Co., 391 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Born Minturno, Littoria, Italy, Sept. 17, 1892. Son of Angelo Alicandro and Alfonsa Coppola. Educated in public schools here and abroad. Came to America in 1910 settling in Worcester. In business since 1915. Married Marianna Stellato of Worcester, Oct. 20, 1919. Children: Louise, graduate of High School of Commerce and from Becker College, married to Robert Cravedi; William J., graduate of High School of Commerce, in U. S. Army; John, graduate of North High School, in U. S. Army; Benny L., graduate of North High School; and Dorothy .E., graduate of Shrewsbury High School. All the boys are asso- ciated with their father in the business. Mr. Alicandro is member of Order Sons of Italy; Foresters of America; New England Coal Association. His father came to America in 1904 settling in Worcester. Had the following children: Ernest, Bernardino, Alfred, Brigida, and Ufrazia. Res .: 83 South St., Shrewsbury.
ALIFANO, JOHN J .- Physician and Surgeon, Springfield. Born Lioni, Avellino,'Italy, Nov. 29, 1903. Son of Alexander Alifano and Angelina DiClemente. In America since 1920. Education Ginnasio in Italy; Ameri- can International College; Middlesex University '37, B. S., '34, M. D. Win- ner of Gilbert trophy in 1933 for proficiency in anatomy. Special courses in philosophy at Mass. Extension University. Interne at Holy Family Hosp., Berwind Maternity Clinic; St. Vincent Hospital and Columbus Hospital, all of New York State. In general practice in Springfield since 1937. Former vice-chancellor Phi Iota Mu Fraternity at Middlesex Uni- versity. Member: local, state and national medical associations; Elks; Order Sons of Italy; Venezia Club; and Mt. Carmel Society. Active in civic and professional organizations. Author "Saggio d'un Poetar Prim- iero." His weekly column in L'Eco di Springfield since 1937 dealing with medical subjects is worthy of consideration. Contributor of more than 1000 poems and articles on general topics in leading Italian newspapers and periodicals. Married to Elena Ferrace, April 15, 1930 (a relative to Justice Salvatore Cotillo of the New York supreme court). Children:
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Gerald, and John J. Jr. Office: 934 Main St., Springfield. Res .: Buena Vista Plaza, Long Hill St., Springfield. -
ALIOTO, MARION-(Known as Marion Eliott, Boston's Lily Mars). Born East Boston, March 4, 1921. Daughter of Joseph Alioto and Mary LaSpina. Graduated from East Boston High and from New England Conservatory of Music specializing in piano and voice. Winner of "Lily Mars" contest, conducted by Loew's Theatre and by station WCOP of Boston, selected from among the 500 contestants. Miss Alioto possesses an excellent and charming contralto voice, singing romantic ballads and blues songs daily at 3:30 p.m. over WNAC mutual coast to coast hook up. Considered most outstanding in her field. Her father, a former vaudeville trouper for 25 years, was born in Boston, Aug. 4, 1890, is the son of Spiro Alioto, a native of Messina, Italy, and settled in Boston in 1872. Mr. Alioto has the following children: Joseph, is associated with his father in the barber and beauty parlor business; Marion of this sketch; Rosa; and William, who is called the Frank Sinatra of tomorrow. Res .: 153 Leyden St., Orient Heights, East Boston.
ALISI, SALVATORE-Associate Chef, Hotel Kimball, Springfield. Born Civo, Sondrio, Italy, March 12, 1896. Son of Clemente Alisi and Eugenia Chistolini. Attended public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1911 settling in Springfield. In the service of Hotel Kimball since 1911. Married Corina Chistolini, Sept. 21, 1921. Children: Lina, a graduate of High School of Commerce; Elena, a graduate of Technical High School, Albert and Joseph, students. Mr. Alisi is member of Italian Fraternal Society. Fond of bocci, golf and music. His father came to America in 1888, settled in Springfield. Had five children. Res .: 304 Liberty St., Springfield.
ALLEGRA, MELLA-Clerk at Postal & Telegraph Cable Co., Boston. Born in Cambridge, Mass., July 2, 1907. Daughter of Frank Allegra and Alfonsa Carbone. Graduated from Chelsea High School in 1926. Studied foreign languages under private tutors. In service of Postal Tel-Cable Co. since 1926. Member of Literary Club. Fond of travelling, art and music. Father, born in Messina, came to America in 1903 settling in Cambridge, engaged as cabinet maker for over 40 years. Mother came to America in 1906. Children: Joseph, Matilda, Christine, Paul and Mella. Res .: 83 Central Ave., Medford.
ALLEN, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Joseph Allen Hair Dressing Salon, 41 Winter St., Boston. Born Riesi, Caltanisetta, Italy, April 4, 1904. Came to U. S. in 1914 settling in Boston. Graduated from Wilfred Academy of Beauty Culture in 1923. In business since 1933. Married Ann Donovan of Quincy, July 31, 1932, a graduate of Boston University as an account- ant. Children: Joanne, Joseph Jr., and Dianne. Member of Hair Fashion of America and president of Italian American Catholic Club of Melrose. Fond of baseball, football and hockey. His father Calogero (Allen) Alabiso, came to U. S. in 1914 settling in Boston, as tonsorialist. Had the following children: Salvatore, John, Jennie, Rose, and Joseph. Res .: 76 Hazelton Ave., Melrose.
ALOISI, SALVATORE E .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, Feb. 15, 1911. Son of Andrea Aloisi and Maria DeLuca. Graduated: Berkeley Preparatory School in 1928. Attended Boston College pre-legal, 1928-31. Graduated Boston College Law School in 1934, L. L. B. In General practice in Boston, Revere and Chelsea since 1934. Member of Revere School Com- mittee since 1941, chairman in 1943. Former president of Boston College Club of Revere; honorary president of South End Italian American Citi- zens Club. Member of fraternal order of Eagles; the Mass. Law Society; and Chelsea-Revere Bar Ass'n. Married Catherine Bicchieri of Belmont, Jan. 9, 1938 at Boston College Chapel. One son, Andrew Aloisi. His father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1905 settling in
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Boston, where he has been in the fruit and produce business since .1905, a descendant of long line of fruit merchants. Office: 40 Court St., Boston. Res .: 40 Bosson St., Revere.
ALTIERI, DOMINIC-Ph. G., Proprietor, Saratoga Pharmacy, 678 Main St., Springfield. Born Newark, N. J., Oct. 4, 1895. Son of Charles Altieri and Theresa Corsetta. Served in the U. S. Merchant Marines during World War I and in the U. S. Field Artillery. Saw service in France for 18 months. In the service of his late brother's pharmacy since 1922. Proprietor since 1942. Married Helena May Bugbee of Springfield, Sept. 5, 1935. Children: Robert Charles and Ronald Nelson. Member: Ameri- can Legion and Mass. Pharmaceutical Association. Fond of baseball, foot- ball, travelling. A lover of music and plays the violin. His father was born in Muro Lucano, Potenza, Italy. Came to America in 1890. Res .: 14 Buchholz St., Springfield.
ALTIERI, FRANK-Proprietor of Altieri & Son, Wholesale Fruit Pro- duce, doing nation-wide business. No. 5 Faneuil Hall Sq., Boston. Born Bari, Italy, Jan. 2, 1897. Son of Ferdinando Altieri and Grace Sterlacci. Came to America in 1911 settling in Boston. In the fruit produce business since 1912. Married Filomena Nuzzo of Boston, Oct. 29, 1915. Children: Ferdinand in business with his father; Grace DiLuci and Bernard. Fond of baseball, football, boxing, wrestling and hockey. Father, a native of Bari, came to America in 1901 settling in Boston, engaged in the fruit field. Res .: 110 London St., Boston.
ALTIERI, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Hillside Cafe, 4 Beech St., Fitchburg. Born Bellona, Naples, Italy, Feb. 15, 1885. Son of Giacomo Altieri and Madalena Cioppa. Attended public schools here and abroad. Came to America in 1899 settling in Fitchburg. In present business since 1935. Formerly in the grocery business. Married the late Angelina Rodriquenz, Dec. 2, 1905. Remarried to Angelina (Cielo) Rodriquenz, May 13, 1936. Children: Mrs. Madeline Dellagono; Mrs. Lucia Misserendino; Mrs. Italina Amoroso (a reg. nurse) ; Mrs. Emilia Posco; Mrs. Albina Moretto; James, Staff Sergeant, U. S. Army, overseas; and Joseph, in U. S. Navy. Member: Italian American Citizens' Club; St. Anthony of Padna Society; founder of Victor Emanuel Society; founder and officer of the Carl Albert Society. His father came to America in 1896 settling in Fitchburg. Had the follow- ing children: Silvestro, Imperatrice, Joseph and Jerry. Res .: 39 Beech St., Fitchburg.
ALTOBELLI, NICOLA-Proprietor, Altobelli Market, 484 Waverly St., Framingham. Born San Vito, Chieti, Italy, Sept. 6, 1906. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1924 settling in Framing- ham. In business since 1932. Married Virginia Marsella of Beverly, Nov. 29, 1936, a native of Pastena, Frosinone, Italy. Children: Nicola, Jr., born Oct. 21, 1937; Eleanor, born Aug. 25, 1939. Mr. Altobelli is member of Eagles; Foresters; and Order Sons of Italy. Fond of hunting, fishing, bocce, travel and grand opera. His father came to America in 1896. Had the following children: Antonio; Camillo; Carmine; Alfonso; Nicola; Maria; and Angelichetta. Res .: 484 Waverly St., Framingham.
ALUISY, G. RONALD-Proprietor, Coral Gables, Weymouth, Mass. "New England's Newest and Smartest nite spot." Born Albany N. Y., Aug. 14, 1916. Son of Nicholas Aluisy and Mary Persione. Graduated from Quincy High and Dartmouth College pre-medical. In business since 1936, also proprietor of Quincy Oyster House. Married Julia Sisk of Bridgeport, Conn., March 12, 1940. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Sisk of Norwich, Conn. Children: Gary Nicholas, born Sept. 21, 1941 and Steven Brand, born May 26, 1942. Mr. Aluisy is on board directors of Mass. Liquor Dealers' Board of Trade. Fond of hunting, fishing, golf, and travel. His father was born in Anversa, Aquila, Italy. Came to America in 1912. Lived in Albany, N. Y., later in Quincy, was a contractor and a restauranteur. Had the following children: G. Ronald; Edmund, a student of N. E. Con-
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servatory of Music, now in U. S. Navy; and Frederick, a graduate of Thayer Academy, is in U. S. Army. Res .: 173 Warren Ave., Wollaston.
ALVINO, DANIEL WALTER-Coach of Athletics, Quincy High School. Born Livermore Falls, Maine, Nov. 17, 1909. Son of Daniel Alvino and Laura Rea. Graduated from Hebron Academy in 1929; Fordham Uni- versity in 1933, B. S. on scholarship; Bates College in 1935 and Boston University in 1940. At Hebron, he was capt. of baseball, football and basketball. At Fordham was capt. of baseball team. Coach of athletics at Winslow, Maine, High School for four years; at Hebron Academy for two years; and Mt. Pelier, Vt., High School for two years. Director of athletics at Gardiner, Maine, High School. Director of all sports at Quincy High since 1944. In most cases his football, basketball and baseball teams have won state championships. Married Annita Louise Di Bona of Quincy, Nov. 23, 1935, a graduate of Quincy High School. Children: Betty Ann, born Aug. 30, 1936; and Daniel Walter, III, born Jan. 11, 1940. Member: Mass. Coach Assoc., Quincy Teacher's Assoc., and John Quincy Adams Club. Parents were born in Isola Liri, Frosinone, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Livermore, Maine. Had the following children: Herbert, in U. S. Army; Charles, and Daniel Walter. Res .: Quincy.
AMADEI, ALBERT-Partner and Treasurer, Marliave Restaurant, Inc., 11 Bosworth St., (Over Ye Olde Province Steps), Boston. Born Gallicano, Lucca, Italy, Aug. 27, 1905. Son of Francesco Amadei and Adele Saisi. Came to America in 1913 settling in Boston. In the restaurant business with his partner, Antonio Rossetti, since 1934, at which time they acquired the historic property and are continuing the same policy which made the Marliave Cafe famous since 1882. Married Agnes Saisi of Boston, July 5, 1928. Children: Albert, Adele, Annita and Arlene. Fond of all outdoor sports especially fishing and yachting. His father came to America in 1910 settling in Boston where he was engaged as restauranteer for 40 years. Res .: 68 Pearl St., Watertown.
AMADEI, ARMENIO- Statuary, 43-45 Haverhill St., Boston. Born Gras- ciana, Bagni di Ducca, Italy, Oct. 11, 1897. Son of Americo Amadei and Annina Nerici. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1920 settling in Boston. In business since 1921 specializing in the manufactur- ing of all kinds of statuaries and in creating novelties in the field of religi- ous statuary. Married Maddalena Pacini of his native town. Childen: Arnold, veteran U. S. Army, World War II; Americo and Amato. Mr. Ama- dei is a gifted and natural born artist, who learned statuary in Boston. He is a lover of the fine arts and of the grand opera. Has travelled ex- tensively in France, Germany, Spain, Italy and U. S. His father visited America in 1937, has the following children: Armenio and Arturo, who is manager of his brother's business. The Amadei family had its origin in Grosseto of nobility, which later passed to Grasciana. Res .: 83 Sharon St., W. Medford.
AMADIO, POMPEO (PAUL)-Proprietor, Paul Shoe Store, 42 Monu- ment Sq., Leominster. Born Pretare, Ascoli Piceni, Italy, May 9, 1898. Son of Luigi Amadio and Anna Maria Angelini. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1915 settling in Leominster. In business since April 1, 1921. Married Anna A. Iacobini of Leominster, Oct. 30, 1926. Children: Mary Lou, graduate of Leominster High School; Pauline Eleanor; Francis Domenic; Barbara Ann; and Louis Roger. Mr. Amadio is member of Saladini Club, and Italian American Citizens' Club'. Fond of baseball, bocce, travel and grand opera. His father came to U. S. A. in 1904. Had the following children: Olivia, married to Domenic Angelini; Antonio; Domenica, married to Cesare Orsini and Pompeo. Res .: 20 Crown St., Leominster.
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