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America in 1885, later lived in South America for six years. In 1901 he settled in Pittsfield, where he has since been engaged in real estate and in business. Had following children: Maria, married to George Librizzi; Carmen, married to Pasquale Paduano, and Josephine. Res .: 621 Fenn St., Pittsfield.
CIABURRI, NICHOLAS-Public Utility Executive. Born Fall River, Mass., Jan. 6, 1903. Son of Vincent Ciaburri and Genevieve Ziroli. Grad- uated: New Bedford High School and Harvard University in 1927, B. S. in mechanical engineering. Engaged in public utility since 1927. His late father was born in Puglianello, Benevento, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1882. Lived in New York and Fall River. In New Bedford since 1910, where he engaged as custom tailor. Had the following children: Nicholas; Leo H., is a mechanical engineer; Rose M., a public school teacher; Mary G., also a public school teacher, now WAC; S. Ted, proprietor of the well known Elmdale Poultry Farm, is in U. S. Army, awarded purple heart and presidential citation; Aurora R., a G. N. admitting office St. Luke's Hospital of New Bedford is Lt., nursing corps, U. S. Army in South Pacific; Alva E., is also a Graduate Nurse; Sylvia J., is a former New Bedford Free Public Library employee, and Vincent Jr., a graduate of Manlius Military School and Bryant College, is in U. S. Army air corps in Italy. Res .: 1372 Rockdale Ave., New Bedford.
CIACCHELLA, SEBASTIAN-Proprietor, Quality Market, 1 Haile St., Newton Upperfalls. Born Augusta, Siracusa, Italy, May 23, 1886. Son of Salvatore Ciacchella and Domenica Passanisi. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1904. Married Angela Licciardo (of Iola Salina, Messina, Italy) in 1907. Children: Salvatore; Bartolo; John (student of Boston University serving in U. S. Army) ; Domenica, married to Michael Angelo Daniele of Newton Upperfalls. Mr. Ciacchella returned to Italy in 1912, served in Italian Army during World War I, was taken prisoner by the Germans for 14 months. Returned to America in 1920 settling in Newton. In business since 1932. Formerly, a machinist. His father, a prominent merchant in Italy had following children: Sebastian, Pietro, John, and Anna. The Giacchella family is a direct descent of an ancient and honorable family of Augusta. Res .: 324 Elliot St., Newton Upperfalls.
CIAMPA, ANTHONY-Partner, Standard Box Spring Co., 150 Liverpool St., E. Boston. Born Boston, June 22, 1914. Son of Feliciano Ciampa and Luisa Ciampa. Graduated from E. Boston High and attended Bentley School of Accounting and Finance. In business with his brothers, Ralph, Joseph and Amenio, since 1937, specializing in the manufacturing of fine grade upholstered bedsprings. Married Josephine Saccone of Revere, April 14, 1940, a graduate of Revere High. Children: Fredrick, born Feb. 1, 1942, and Michael, born June 26, 1943. Member of National Assoc. of Bedding Mfg. Fond of football, travel and music. His late father was born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston. He founded Standard Box Spring Co. in 1922 which his four sons are now carrying on. He had the following children: Aminio, Joseph, Mary (a nun), and Ralph (in U. S. Army Air Corps). Res .: 325 Malden St., Revere.
CIAMPA, ARTHUR-Associate Field Director. Born East Boston, June 22, 1915. Son of Joseph Ciampa and Mary Lo Conte. Graduated: Win- throp High, Boston College '37, PhB., Boston College School of Social Work '39, M. S. S. W. Associate field director American Red Cross Veteran's Adm. in Boston since 1945. Formerly social worker for Catholic Charities in New York, and Supt. of Boston Metropolitan Chapter American Red Cross. Served in U. S. Army World War II. Active in civic and political affairs. In high school and college he was member of Varsity football team. His father, a native of vicinity of Naples, Italy, came to U. S. in 1890 settling in East Boston, as U. S. Navy Yard employee. Had the
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following children: Frank, Susie, Anthony, Lena, Jennie, Rose, George, Alfred (U. S. Coast Guard in the Pacific); William (in U. S. Coast Guard CPO), and Arthur. Res .: 56 Sea View Ave., Winthrop.
CIAMPA, JOSEPH-Plant manager, Great American Plastic Co., Inc., Leominster. Born Corfinio, Aquila, Italy, March 10, 1899. Son of Emidio Ciampa and Maddalena Raffaele. Educated in the public school of his native town. Served in the Italian Army during World War I, fought in the Alps for six months, later on the Piave and Mt. Grappa fronts, wounded, was awarded croix de guerre for distinguished service rendered. Married Adelina Di Nino of Corfinio, Aquila, Feb. 12, 1920. Came to America in July 1920 settling in Leominster. In the service of the Great American Plastic Co., Inc., since 1925. Member of SOS Club. Fond of outdoor life, a lover of travel and grand opera. Parents in Italy. Office: 180 Pond St. Res .: 179 Pleasant St., Leominster.
CIAMPA, RALPH FRED-Proprietor, Ralph F. Ciampa Inc., Roofing and Sheet Metal Contractors, 99 Riverside Ave., Medford. Born Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy, July 6, 1909 (while his mother was visiting Italy). Son of Gaetano Ciampa and Carolina DiGiovanni. In America since three months old. Education: Boston Mechanical Arts High; B.Y.M.C.U. Prep. School; Mullaine Engineering School; Suffolk University Law School; Emerson College; and M.I.T. Married Anne Zani of Winchester in 1932, a graduate of Somerville High and of Fishers Business School. Children: Ralph F. Jr., Guy L., and Caroline Marie. Mr. Ciampa has been in business since 1935. It is one of the largest in the state also doing work in numerous government buildings. Said business was started by his father in 1900, being the first Italian in the U. S. to enter that field. Mr. Ciampa is mem- ber Order Sons of Italy; Boston Engineer's Club; Winchester Country Club; and pres. Italian American Roofing Assoc. of America. Fond of golf, skiing, travel, art and music. Active in civic and political affairs. Has the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Assunta Tseka, Mrs. Anne Brown, Mrs. Carmela Nazzaro and Anthony, who is associated with Ralph, now serving in U. S. Army Air Corps. Res .: 7 Fells Rd., Winchester.
CIAMPI, DOMINICK TIBERIUS-Compositor, Italian News, Newspaper of Boston. Born Cambridge, May 21, 1915. Son of Frederick B. Ciampi and Maria Concetta Fraumeni. Graduated from Rindge Technical High School of Cambridge and attended Boston University College of Business Adm. In the service of "Italian News" since 1929. Married Antonia Maria Grenga of Cambridge, Aug. 4, 1940, graduate of Cambridge High and Latin School. Children: Maria Concetta, Frederick Anthony; and Gary Edward. Mr. Ciampi was formerly an amateur theatrical performer, member of the famous Peabody players for number of years. His father was born in Tufo, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1905 settling in Cam- bridge, where he graduated from High and Latin School. Former editor of ."Il Pungolo," now with the Boston Globe. Has been a prominent civic leader in Cambridge. Has the following children: Dominick T., Mrs. Josephine Mottola; Susan and Frederick (U. S. Coast Guard in the Pacific) twins; and Theodore Virgil (U. S. Army overseas, holder of purple heart and presidential citation). Res .: 17 Summer St., Cambridge.
CIANCI, ANTHONY M .- Manager (men's store) Jordan Marsh Co., Boston. Born E. Weymouth, July 13, 1891. Son of Francesco Cianci and Rachela Truda. In the service of the Jordan Marsh Co. since 1913. Being the first Italo-American to be employed with the Company. Married Margaret Loschi of East Boston in 1926, a former public school teacher. Fond of baseball, bowling, travelling and music. Father was born in Sant' Andrea, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in the late 70's settling in Boston. Mother, native of Viggiano, Potenza, Italy. Res .: 111 Neptune Road, East Boston.
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CIANI, A. WALTER-Orthopedic Surgeon. Born Boston, October 4, 1907. Son of Dr. Luigi Ciani and Maria Adelaide Russo. Graduated from Boton Latin School in 1923; Harvard University, 1927, A.B .; Harvard Medical School, 1931, M. D. Interne at Truesdale, Fall River, Boston City, Cambridge City, Worcester City and University of Iowa Hospitals. Prac- ticed in Worcester 1935-37 and was on staff of Worcester city hospital. Courtesy staff of St. Vincent, Hahnemann, Fairlawn and Louis Pasteur hospitals. Practicing Orthopedic since 1942. On staff of Mass. General Hospital and on courtesy staff of numerous hospitals. Officer in the medical corps of the U. S. Army . Married Ruth Bowman of Guttenberg, Iowa, a former student of Iowa University, Aug. 24, 1940. Children: Mary Adele and Judith Elaine. Dr. Ciani is member of American Board of Orthopedic Surgery; Lambda Phi Mu fraternity; Mass. Medical Society; Mass. Society of Examining physicians. In 1929 at the 23rd International Congress of Physiology he was the interpreter in French and Italian. Favorite sports: golf, rowing and travelling. Author of numerous articles on Orthopedic Surgery. Office: 23 Bay State Road, Boston. Res .: 16 Blockslee St., Cambridge.
CIANI, MANFRED N .- Dentist. Born Boston, Jan. 23, 1914. Son of Dr. Luigi Ciani and Maria Adelaide Russo. Education: Cambridge High School, 1931; Boston University, 1936, B. S. Harvard School of Dental Medicine, 1940, D. M.D. Recepient of Daniel Buckley Scholarship, 1937- 38-39. Interne at Mass. State Hospital of Bridgewater. In general practice in Watertown since 1940. Member: Alpha Phi Delta, Psi Omega dental fraternity, Mass. and American Dental Societies, The Harvard Club, University Club, the K. of C., Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of football, tennis, golf and music. Hobby, chess. His father was born in Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1905 settling in Boston, where he has been a practicing physician since 1905. Office, 95 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown. Res .: 12 Blakeslee St., Cambridge.
CIANI, VLADIMIRO-Representative, Alberti Importing and Exporting Co., of Boston. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, June 19, 1893. Son of Attorney Angelo Ciani and Carolina Degli Uberti. In America since 1907. Educated in the public schools of his native town and of Boston. Served in the American forces during World War I as French- English interpreter. Was for two years in France. In the service of Alberti Importing and Exporting Co. since 1910. Married Eugenia Lombardi of Rome, Italy, August 14, 1927. Children: Anita and Brunetto. Mr. Ciani is member of American Legion, Order Sons of Italy in America and Elks. Fond of hunting, fishing, bocce and travelling. His father, a graduate of University of Naples, Italy, was a distinguished lawyer in Mirabella for over 50 years. Office: 78 Park Ave., Revere.
CIARFELLA, HENRY-Department Manager, Sears Roebuck Co. Born Civita Aguano Termino, Italy, October 28, 1902. Son of Fiorangelo Ciarfella and Filomena Trabuca. In America since 1913. Educated in the Worcester Public Schools. Sergeant in U. S. Army for three years. In the service of Sears Roebuck since 1928. Formerly with Worcester Gas-Light Co. Married Ann Marcucella of Boston (Becker's College), Aug. 31, 1931. Children: Margaret Ann and Anita A. Fond of baseball, football, travelling and contract bridge, in which game he is considered one of the best players in New England. Father, a native of Civita Aquano. Mother, a native of Catagnano, Italy. Res .: 12 Andrew St., Watertown.
CIARDIELLO' GENNARINO - Proprietor, J. Ciardiello Barber Shop, Boston. Born San Paolo, Brazil, So. America, Dec. 27, 1904. Son of Ralph Ciardiello and Donise Pellegrina. At the age of seven was brought to Italy, where he attended public schools and learned the barber's trade. At the age of 17 he volunteered in the Italian Army and served for 15 months. Came to America in 1924 settling in New York and since 1930
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in Boston, where he has been in the barber business. Married Mary Palmarello of Everett, Jan. 10, 1932. Children: Lillian and John. Member: Boston Barber's Society and treasurer of the United Labor Finance Cor- poration. His father was born in Pietrastornina, Avellino, Italy. Was a lumber dealer. Had the following seven children: Luigi, Carmela, Giovanni, Ferdinando, Emilia, Gennarino and Mario. Business: 309 Hanover St., Boston. Res .: 32 Chipman St., Medford.
CIAVOLA, VICTOR C .- Proprietor, Ciavola Oil Co., Clinton. Born Clinton, July 2, 1911. Son of Domenic Ciavola and Carolina Sanginario. Educated in the elementary and High schools. In business since 1941. Married Rita G. Kilcoyne of Clinton, Jan. 1, 1937, a graduate nurse. Children: Marita Patricia, born June 6, 1938 and Paul Stanton, born July 24, 1943. Member K. of C. His father was born in Copito, Aquila, Italy, Aug. 26, 1874, is veteran of Italian African War of 1895-96. Came to America in 1902 settling in Clinton, where he has since been in the service of Wickwire Spencer Steel Co. Mother was born in Campobasso, Molise, Italy. They had the following children: Philip Arthur; Mrs. Mary Cafarelli; Mrs. Olga Moraes; Victor Charles; Mrs. Eleanor Spangler; Eugene Arthur, a school teacher, is Lt. in U. S. Army overseas; Mrs. Alice Kilcoyne; John Anthony, in U. S. Navy; George Joseph, in U. S. Navy, and Laura Theresa, all of whom have attended Clinton High School. Res .: 35 Thames St., Clinton.
CICCARELLI, RICHARD-Treasurer, manager, White Cross Pharmacy, Lawrence. Born Popoli, Pescara, Italy, Feb. 18, 1892. Son of Nunzio Ciccarelli and Agata Zaino. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1905 settling in Lawrence. Graduated from Lawrence Evening High School and from Boston School of Pharmacy in 1929. Registered pharmacist since 1930. Connected with White. Cross Pharmacy since 1925. Married Jennie Casale of Lawrence, June 29, 1930. One son, Richard Jr., student of Lawrence High School. Member of N. A. R. D. and Mass. Pharmaceutical Association. Fond of baseball, football, art, painting, travel and music. His father came to America in 1889, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Lawrence. Res .: 35 Monmouth St., Lawrence.
CICCHETTI, ALBERT M .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, July 28, 1913. Son of Nolfo Cicchetti and Candida Fralli. Graduated: Beverly High School, 1931; Northeastern University School of Law, 1935, L. L. B. In general practice of law in Boston since 1936. Married Armida Massa of Beverly, also a graduate of Northeastern School of Law, associated with her husband in the practice of law. Member: local, state and national bar associations; Chamber of Commerce; Order Sons of Italy; K. of C .; Mass. State Guard. Active in civic aairs. Fond of all sports especially football (captain of High School baseball team). His father was born in Amelia, Rome, Italy. Came to America in 1900, settling in Beverly. Dyer inspector at United Shoe Machinery Corp. Office 193 Hanover St., Boston. Res .: 59 Federal St., Beverly.
CICCHETTI, JOHN R .- Physician. Born Milford Dec. 4, 1905 . Son of Mose Cicchetti and Maria Rena. Graduated: Milford High, Boston College, 1927, A. B., and St. Louis Univ. School of Medecine, 1934, M. D. Interne at St. Joseph's Hospital of Providence. In general practice in Woonsocket, R. I., 1936-37, and in Milford since 1938. On staff of Milford Hospital. Member: local, county, state and national medical associations; Order Sons of Italy; Eagles; Moose; B. P. O. E., and Lions club. Married Florence De Roche of Milford Feb. 11, 1939, graduate St. Mary's High. Children: Maryellen, born Nov. 21, 1940, and Joan, born Oct. 6, 1944. His father born San Marco la Catola, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1893, settled in Milford in 1896, in costume tailoring business. Had the following children: John R., Ralph, musician, in U. S. Army Air Corps; Helen, stenographer; Mary, married to Milton Flander; Michael, musician, and
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Carmela. All graduated from Milford High School. Office: 204 Main St., Res .: 19 Church St., Milford.
CICCOLINI, DOMENICO-Partner, Ciccolini Bros. Furniture and Elec- trical Appliances, 41 Central St., Leominster. Born Pretare, Ascoli Piceno, Italy, March 5, 1898. Son of Rocco Ciccolini and Francesca Perla. Educated in the public schools in Italy. In America since 1922. In busi- ness since 1932. Married Clementina Colocchi of Leominster, Nov. 8, 1924. Member: Saladini Club; Italian American Citizens' Club; Corfini Society, and K. C. Fond of baseball, football, bocce, travel and music. Active in civic affairs and in the Welfare of his Community. His father came to America in 1904. Had the following children: Joseph, Nazzareno, Savino, Domenico, John, Luigi, Settino, Angela and Novelio. Res .: 88 Lincoln Terrace, Leominster.
CICCOLINI, LUIGI ANTONIO-Proprietor, Ciccolini Bros. Furniture and Electrical Appliances, 41 Central St., Leominster. Born Pretare, Ascoli Piceno, Italy, Dec. 8, 1908. Son of Rocco Ciccolini and Francesca Perla. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to America in 1922. Attended school and took special courses at Pennsylvania University. In business in Leominster since 1932. Married Lucia Angelini of Leominster, Nov. 4, 1933. Children: Frances Lorena, Louis Rocco, Barbara Anne and Robert John. Member: Elks; K. of C .; Saladini Club; Holy Name Society of St. Anne Church. Fond of baseball, football, bocce, travel and music. His father came to America in 1904: Had the following children: Joseph, Nazzareno, Saverio, Domenic, John, Luigi, Settimo, Angela and Novelio. Res .: 25 Orchard St. Leominster.
CICCOLO, ROSARIO JAMES-Central office man, Arlington Telephone Exchange. Born Boston Sept. 18, 1885. Son of Vincent Ciccolo and Dom- enica Cintona. Educated in the Cambridge elementary and high schools. In the service of New England Telephone and Telegraph Co., since 1907. Married Catherine Caliri of Boston April 11, 1912. Children: Vincent, graduate of Lexington High and of N. E. Air Craft School, is married to Ruth Eleen, and Domenica Josephine, graduate of Lexington High and of Burdett College with honors, is married to James C. Maitland. Mr. Ciccolo is member of the telephone pioneers and of Putnam Lodge A. F .- & A. M. of Cambridge since 1910. Fond of football, travel and classical music. His father, who came to U. S. in 1881 was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston, had the following children: Rosario James; Angelo Charles; Anthony (a violinist), and Joseph (veteran U. S. Army World War I) is deputy sheriff in Boston. Res .: 12 Oxford St., Lexington.
CICCOLO, HENRY J .- Proprietor, Zinn the Florist, Park St., Boston. Also, real estate operator. Born Boston, Dec. 29, 1890. Son of John Ciccolo and Josephine Fehr. Graduated from Somerville High School in 1910. In business since 1911. Married Anna Curtis of Boston. One son: John Henry. Member: Boston Florist Association; Kiwanis Club and the B.P.O.E. Fond of baseball football and decorating. Father, born in Mes- sina, Italy, came to America in 1878. Was among early Italo-American pioneer settlers of Boston. In the barber business for over 50 years. Res .: 46 Prichard Ave., Somerville.
CICCOLO, ROSARIO B .- Tonsorialist. Born Boston, Jan. 9, 1887. Son of Gaetano Ciccolo and Rosa Bonasera. Educated in elementary and high schools here and abroad. In barber business in Boston since 1903. Was proprietor of a large barber shop in Central Sq., Cambridge for 18 years. Married Vittoria Bonasera of Messina, Italy, Sept. 23, 1908 (while spend- ing his honeymoon in that city, the great earthquake occurred and he was wounded). Children: Henry (U. S. Army Coast Artillery, A.A., in Africa) ; Anthony, Rose, Mary, Angelina, Josephine and Joseph. Member: K. of C .; Holy Name Society; B.P.O.E. Fond of baseball, travelling, races and music. Father, born in Santissima Annunziata, Messina, Italy, came to America
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in 1884 settling in Boston. Bus .: 101 Tremont St., Boston. Res .: 122 Chestnut St., Cambridge.
CICCOLO, SIMONE-Tonsorialist. Born Messina, Italy, May 11, 1877. Son of Emanuele Ciccolo and Grazia Giacobbe. Came to America in 1889 settling is Boston. Educated in the public schools here and abroad. In the barber business in Boston since 1898. Married Sara Giuliano of Boston, April 29, 1901. Children: Grace, a graduate of Medford High, attended Fishers Business School; Mary, married to William Borghesani of Plym- outh, Mass .; Arthur E., a graduate of Medford High, attended Suffolk University Law School, a radio engineer doing research work at M. I. T., and Joseph P., a graduate of Boston University (M. Ed.), and from Salem Teacher's College. Mr. Ciccolo is active in civic affairs. Chairman of Master Barbers' Ass'n since 1930; former president of Columbus Good Government Ass'n of Medford; former vice-president of Medfod Italian Citizen's Club, and on Americanization Com'tee of said club. Former treasurer of Italian Children's Home of Jamaica Plain. Res .: 12 Shapley Ave,. Medford.
CIFRINO, JOHN-Merchant. Born Prepezzano, Salerno, Italy, March 9, 1879. In America since 1895. In 1901 he opened in Boston a small meat market which he developed into the largest market in the world, known as "Upham's Corner Market," which he sold in 1928. President of Supreme Market since 1933, largest of its kind in the U. S. Has travelled exten- sively in Europe and while in Italy he was given the Knight Commander Order St. Sylvester, by Pope Pius XI. Vice-president Home for Italian Children of Jamaica Plain. Member: Order Sons of Italy, Elks, K.C., Moose, etc. Address: 540 Golvon Blvd., Dorchester.
CIGNOLI, ADELE (Mrs.)-Pioneer American of Italian descent em- ployed at Harvey and Louis Co., Art Photo Dept., 1501 Main St., Spring- field. Born Springfield, July 26, 1900. Daughter of Anthony Nicoli and Louise Quarelli. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1917 and from Griffins Business School. In the service of Photo Dept., Harvey and Louis Co., since 1918. Married to Victor Cignoli (automobile mechanic), Nov. 25, 1925. Mrs. Cignoli is member of Dante Club. Active in the interest of her community. Lover of travelling, art and grand opera. Res .: 56 Howard St., Springfield.
CILLI, VIRGILIO-Proprietor, Roma Cafe, 1 Hanover St., North Attle- boro. Born San Salvo, Chieti, Italy, July 27, 1892. Son of Innocenzo Cilli and Maria also Cilli. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1911, settling in North Attleboro. In restaurant business since 1937, specializing in Italian food. Formerly in the jewelry business. Mar- ried Lucy Piccozzi of Greenport, Long Island, N. Y., July 5, 1920. Children: Joseph, attended North Attleboro High and Gaviani Accordion School in Boston, is accordion teacher and veteran U. S. Army in Europe, awarded several battle stars, now continuing his musical studies at the New Eng- land Conservatory of Music; Marie Angela, graduate North Attleboro High, (scholarship) and Bryant and Stratton Commercial School; Sylvia B., is student at St. Mary's Parochial School. Mr. Cilli is member of K. of C. and has held offices in the Order Sons of Italy. Hobby, playing ac- cordion and mandolin. Has following brothers and sisters: Luigi, Antonio, Giuseppe, Nicolo, Verzia, Grazia, Vito, Vitale, Virgilio, Lucia, and Alex- ander.
CIMAGLIA, ROSARIO G .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Ginestra, Ben- evento, Italy, Oct. 18, 1904. Son of Antonio Cimaglia and Rosa Martucci. Graduated: University of Naples, 1929, M. D. Passed State examinations in Genoa, Nov. 2, 1929. Appointed city physician of his native town. Came to America in 1932. Took post-graduate course in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School. Interne at Mass. General Hospital 1932-34. In general practice of medicine and surgery in Boston since 1934. Member: local
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and state medical ass'ns, Italian Med. Ass'n, Italian-American Club of Natick, and Wellesley Italian Union Club, Italo-American Educational Club. Medical examiner for United Life and Accident Ins. Co. Doctor for Sons of Italy. Fond of golf, bocce, hunting, fishing and travelling. Office: 193 Hanover St., Boston. Res .: 554 Washington St., Wellesley.
CIMETTA ANGELO-Manager, Union Tavern of Boston .. Born Navelli, Aquila, Italy, Dec. 19, 1896. Son of Carmine Cimetta and Maddalena Torlone. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. A. in 1909 settling in Boston. In tavern business since 1933. Formerly in the express business for ten years. In 1914 he enlisted in the U. S. Army, First Division, 6th Field Artillery, Battery C. Sent to Mexico after Pancho Villa, later with A.E.F. overseas for 28 months. Wounded six times. Deco- rated by France and Italy. Awarded citation for bravery by U. S. Presi- dent. Member of American Legion; the V.F.W. and B P.O.E. Married Anna Rippucci of Boston, Sept. 6, 1931. Children: Carmine, Joseph, Angelo, Jr., and Madeline. Mr. Cimetta is fond of baseball football hockey. A lover of travel and music. His father came to U. S. A. in 1895 settled in Boston. In the general contracting business for over 30 years. Res .: 15a Clayton Ave., Medford.
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