Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 32

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

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COSTANTE, ZOPITO-Proprietor, Costante Zopito Custom Tailor, 611 Washington St., Boston. Born Wakefield, Aug. 13, 1909. Son of Erminio Costante and Genoveffa Uberti. Educated here and abroad. Learned custom tailoring in Rome, Italy. In business in Boston since 1938. Married Sarah D'Epifanio of Revere, Aug. 5, 1934. One daughter, Jean Marie, born May 15, 1937. Member Boston Merchant Tailors and Designers Assoc. Fond of boxing, travel, and music. His father was born in Loreto Aprutino, Pescara, Italy. Came to U. S. 'in 1902 settling in Wakefield as shoe designer. Had the following children: Mrs. Filomena Genovese; Mrs. Elvira Pas- cucci; Zopito; late Cornelia; Mrs. Arduini Fuggitti; and Mrs. Licia Brolli, all residing in Italy, except Zopito. Res .: 3 Mt. Fern St., Revere.

COSTANZA, PASQUALE-Physician and Surgeon. Born East Walpole, April 13, 1899. Son of Pasquale Antonio Costanza and Maria Amalia Caprio. Graduated: East Boston High School in 1918, Tufts pre-medical and Medical school in 1924, M. D. Interne at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Brighton and at Boston City Hospital. In general practice in East Boston since 1926. On staff of Winthrop Community Hospital. On courtesy staff of Chelsea Memorial, Whidden Memorial and St. Elizabeth Hospitals. Member: Mass. Medical Society and councillor for the Suffolk district; East Boston-Winthrop Medical Society and the B. P. O. E. Fond of hunting, fishing, bocce, travelling and music. Married Carmela Calomagno of East Boston, Sept. 1, 1925. One daughter, Regina Marie, born Sept. 1, 1926. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1888 settling in East Boston, engaged in real estate. Office: 238 Maverick St. Res .: 5 Quincy Ave., Winthrop.

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COTA, ANTHONY F .- Proprietor, Anthony Cota Funeral Service, 197 Washington St., Somerville. Born Somerville, Oct. 4, 1914. Son of Ralph Cota and Maria Antetomaso. Graduated from Somerville High School in 1934 and attended the Boston School of Embalming. In the funeral business since 1933. Was the youngest funeral undertaker in the Common- wealth. Married A. Adeline Bocchino of Somerville, July 4, 1940. One son, Anthony R. Member: Mass. Funeral Directors Ass'n; President of the Northern Artery Italian American Citizen's Club and Progresso Society of Somerville. Fond of hockey, baseball, hunting. A former musician. His father was born in Elena Gaeta, Littoria, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in Somerville, in garage business for over 20 years. Res .: 197 Washington St., Somerville.

COSTANZO, VINCENZO J .- Proprietor, V. J. Costanzo, wholesale and dealer in eggs, butter and poultry, 206 So. Common St., Lynn. Born Mussomeli, Caltanisetta, Italy, Nov. 11, 1898. Son of Peter and Luisa Costanzo. Came to America in 1911. Lived in New York City, where he attended public schools and took business course at Bryant and Stratton School. In business in Lynn since 1918. Married Angela Palleschi of Lynn, Nov. 26, 1923, native of Capistrello, Italy. Mrs. Costanzo graduated from Lynn English High and took special courses in painting and sculptoring under Vesper L. George of Boston, and a post graduate course in sculptor- ing under Mario Rutelli of Rome, Italy, for six years. While in Rome she also studied voice "Bel Canto" under Vincenzo D'Alessandro. Has sung for five years at All Saints church in Roxbury. and has sculptored the bust of Prof. Francis P. Loubet of New York. Mr. Costanzo is member of Italian American Citizen's club and the Eagles. His father came to America in 1911, lived in Lynn. Had the following children: Vincenza, Filomena, Giovanni, Carmelo, all of New York City. Giuseppe and Salvatore, in Italy, and Vincenzo J., of this sketch. Res .: 53 Blossom St., Lynn.

COSTRINO, NICHOLAS - Proprietor American Shoe Repairing and Shoe store, Milford. Born Torre Maggiore, Foggia, Italy, Aug. 4, 1882. Son of Cesidio Costrino and Emilia Trematore. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Milford, where he has since been in business. Married late Marianna Mazzone in 1908. Children: Joseph, a physician, Captain in U. S. Army coast guard chief surgeon; John, is physician in Fall River, Mass., Lt. in U. S. Army; Emily, graduate nurse, married to Frank Micelotti. Mr. Costrino, remarried to late Annie Di Giuseppe in 1917. Children: Michael, in U. S. Navy, and Rose, in hairdressing business. Remarried third time to Philomena Mazzone (sister to his first wife) in 1920. All the children are graduates of Milford High school. Member: Moose; Order Sons of Italy, and former band musician. Has the following three brothers in Italy: Louis, Franceso and Antonio. Bus .: 10 Exchange St. Res .: 70 Central St., Milford.

COTTA, GERMAIN J .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Messina, Italy, Dec. 4, 1903. Son of Antonio Cotta and Flavia Irato. In U. S. since 1906. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1921; Tuft College pre- medical (awarded a certificate of highest academic honor in 1923); Tufts Medical School in 1927, M. D. (cum laude). Surgical dresser: East Boston Relief Station, 1919-21. Interne: Mass. General Hospital, 1921-23; Boston City Hospital, 1923-27. Assistant Surgeon at .U. S. Naval Hospital 1927-28; with the rank of Lt. junior grade. In private practice since 1928. Lt. U. S. Navy Medical Corps, 1927-28. Awarded gold medal for highest achieve- ments at Tufts Medical School in 1927. Married Cora Mucci of Brockton, May 24, 1927. Member: Tufts Medical Honorary Society, the Mass. Medi- cal Society, the American Medical Association and the Winthrop Yacht Club. Office and Res .: 626 Highland Ave., Malden.

COTTI, LOUIS-Mason contractor, No. Plymouth. Born San Matteo Decimo, Bologna, Italy, June 30, 1882. Son of Cesare Cotti and Delaide

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Martini. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1901 settling in Plymouth. In business since 1924 specializing in general masonary work. Married Enrica Cotti of Plymouth, Feb. 9, 1906, of his native town. Children: Elba, married to Norman Gray; Alton, associated with his father, is in U. S. Army overseas, awarded Purple Heart for mili- tary merit; Elena; Louis, a graduate of Plymouth High, is married to Doris Bernardone; Arthur, a graduate of Plymouth High, is in U. S. Ma- rines in the Pacific, and Dorothy, is a graduate of Plymouth High. Mr. Cotti is member of Amerigo Vespucci Club. Has the following brothers: Alessandro and Toribbio, and a sister, Mrs. Ida Fornaciari, all living in Italy. Res .: 4 Cordage St., No. Plymouth.

COTTONE, PETER PAUL-Physician and Surgeon. Born Scranton, Penn., Feb. 3, 1909. Son of Samuel Cottone and Antonina Colletti. Edu- cation: University of Scranton; Hahnemann Medical College; and Middle- sex Medical College (1935, M. D.). Interne at Hahnemann Hospital; Ro- tating at Bloomsburg Hospital; Residence Physician at St. Anthony Hos- pital. In general practice in Marlboro, Mass., since 1937. On staff of Marl- boro Hospital. Fellow, Mass. Medical Society. Member of Middlesex South District Lcdical Society; American Society of Anesthesists, Inc., and Ki- wanis Club. Is now Captain in U. S. Army in Pacific "USS Mercy." Spe- cial courses in Anesthesia at Camp Breckinbridge, Ky. Married Jeannette A. Lemire of Marlboro, Nov. 11, 1938, a graduate of Marlboro High and attended New England Conservatory of Music, where she studied piano under Watson, a protege of Paderewski, is a former music teacher and leader of several orchestras. Children: Anne Marie, born Sept. 4, 1939, and Paulette, born April 25, 1941. Dr. Cottone's father was born in Calta- bellotta, Agrigento, Italy. Came to America in eary 1900 settling in Scran- ton, Penn. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Noto; Benjamin, eye, ear, nose and throat specialist in Scranton; Peter Paul; Jannet; Ida, a laboratory technician; Joseph, in U. S. Army in India; Lillian, in U. S. WAVES; Paul Peter, student for priesthood; Jack, in U. S. Army, and Samuel, a student. Office and Res .: 75 West Main St., Marlboro ..

CRAPOLICCHIO, RICHARD-Businessman. Born Barile, Potenza, Italy, July 7, 1876. Son of Valentino Crapolicchio and Antonia Sciambra. Edu- cated in the public schools in Italy. Learned custom tailoring under his father. Served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1900. Worked in New York City as coat maker for four years. Settled in Worcester in 1904, where he has since been a custom tailor, specializing in coat making, in which field he is considered among the finest in the city. Married Cres- tina Balsamo of New York, June 15, 1903. Children: Antoinette, married to Andrew Romano; Valentino; Rachel, married to Albert Lobo; DANTE V. CRAPOLICCHIO, graduate of Washington University, physician and surgeon in Worcester since 1935, now captain in U. S. Army Medical Corps overseas; Armando, graduate of North High School; Loretta, married to Private Joseph Maringolo. Member: Order Sons of Italy. Has a brother, Angelo, in New York, and a sister, Orienda, in Italy. Res .: 25 Shelby St., Worcester.

CRAVEDI, ALFRED PAUL-Teacher of Science and Mathematics at Classical High School. Born Worcester, July 18, 1907. Son of James Cra- vedi and Rose Carabbio. Graduated from North High School, and from Holy Cross College in 1931, A.B. Graduate work at Harvard and Boston University. Teacher at Classical High since 1934. Now with U. S. Army Air Corps. Married Anna Cecilia Anguria of Worcester, April 25, 1942 (a graduate of Worcester State Teachers College, special courses at Rad- cliffe and Smith Colleges, Boston University and Clark University, former teacher of English and mathematics at Northampton and Templeton High Schools). They have a daughter, Maria Ann, born March 18, 1944. Mr. Cravedi is member of Worcester Masters Ass'n, Holy Cross Alumni, and

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Worcester Teachers Associations, K.C., Hillcrest Country Club. Former member of varsity track team. Coach of track, tennis and hockey teams at Classical High School. His father was born in Potenzano, Piacenza, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1894 settling in Worcester as a caterer. Had the following children: Irma, Alfred (U. S. Army), Edward (U. S. Navy), and Robert (U. S. Army). Mr. Cravedi's maternal grandfather, Joseph Carab- bio, came to America with his brother Stephen landing in Boston. The two brothers served with Union Army during the Civil War; Stephen being with General Sherman's army. Res .: 302 Belmont St., Worcester.

CRAVEDI, EMILIO-Retired businessman. Born Podenzano, Piacenza, Italy, Nov. 27, 1881. Son of Giovanni Cravedi and Sofia Buschi. Educated in the public schools of his native town and served in Italian Army. Came to America in 1903. Worked as a baker in Worcester for 10 years. In the grocery business in Fitchburg for 31 years, being among the pioneer Italian Americans to enter this field in Fitchburg. Married Pierina Orsi of New Bedford, Sept. 11, 1919, a native of Saliceto, Piacenza, Italy. Chil- dren: Albert, in the grocery business; John, in U. S. Navy; Louis, in U. S. Army; Wilfred, graduate of Fitchburg High School, now in U. S. Army; Lawrence, graduate of Fitchburg High School, in U. S. Navy; Emily, gradu- ate of Fitchburg High School. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, Queen Elena Society, Fitchburg Businessmen's Association. Has travelled in Italy four times with his family. Mr. Cravedi has the following four brothers living: James of Worcester; Albert of Treviso, Italy; and Camillo also of Treviso, Italy, both engaged in auto service supply. Res .: 241 St. Joseph Ave., Fitchburg.

CRECCO, FRANK J .- Proprietor, Essex Watch and Jewelry Co., 7a Essex St., Boston. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, April 22, 1895. Son of Fortunato Crecco and Maria Cappuccio. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1915. Married Jennie Capone of Boston, June 11, 1923. Children: Robert, a graduate of Medford High and attended Norwich University Military School, is in U. S. Army overseas, awarded Purple Heart; Ann Marie, and Francis are students. Mr. Crecio's father came to U. S. in 1908 settling in Boston as jeweler. Has the following children: James, a jeweler; Frank J .; Mrs. Anna Troiano; Mrs. Philomena Conforte; Mrs. Olympia Fox; Victor, a graduate of Harvard School of Business Adm'tion, is comptroller, and Mrs. Mary Sullivan. Res .: 309 Lawrence Rd., Medford.

CRECCO, VIRGINIO-Proprietor, F. Crecco and Son. Watchmaker, 225 Hanover St., Boston. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, Nov. 9, 1892. Son of Fortunato Crecco and Maria Cappuccio. Came to America in 1909 settling in Boston. In business since 1916. Married Gabriela Guarini of Boston, Nov. 23, 1913. Children: Mary, a graduate of Burdett Business College; Frank, attended Northeastern University, now in grocery business; Florence, supervisor of dictaphones at Liggetts United Drug Co. Mr. Crecco is member of Mirabella Eclano Society and fond of travelling and music. His father, a native of Mirabella, Italy, came to America in 1909 settling in Boston where he established his watch business in 1910. Res .: 15 Wick- low Ave., Medford.

CRESCIO, JOSEPH CHARLES-Lieutenant Detective, Mass. State Po- lice Dept. (public safety). Born Boston, May 28, 1921. Son of John Tobia Crescio and Carletta Ratti. Attended Somerville High School and Suffolk University School of Law. In the service of the State Police Dept. since 1923. Married Sylvia Talpa of Westfield, Nov. 21, 1926. Children: Lor- raine and Joseph. Member of National Rifle Association and winner of the Nation's Individual Pistol Championship, 1933. Fond of all sports, especially handball and swimming. Has travelled extensively throughout the United States and a lover of music. Parents, born in Cicagna, Genoa, Italy, came to America in 1891, settling in Boston, where his father was

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engaged in the furniture business over 35 years. Res .: 16 Fairmont Ave., Somerville.

CRETELLA, LEWIS-Proprietor, Cretella Lewis Co., sanitary engineer- ing, plumbing and heating, 57 Haverhill St., Lawrence. Born Teano, Naples, Italy, May 12, 1898. Son of Enrico Cretella and Maria Grazia Marina. Came to America in 1901 settling in Lawrence. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1922. Married Catherine Toscano of Lawrence, Nov. 25, 1925. Children: Henry A., graduate of Lawrence High School, attended the Coast Guard preparatory school of Washington D. C .; Mary C., graduate of Lawrence High School, Joseph S., and Ann Louise. Member of Master Plumbers Association. Fond of travel, music and out- door life. His father came to America in 1899 settling in Lawrence. Had three children: Lewis, Emilio and Gilda. Res .: 57 Haverhill St., Lawrence.

CRIFO, SALVATORE-Born Patti, Messina, Italy, Feb. 3, 1897. Son of Luigi Crifo and Febronia Berte. Came to America in 1906. Graduated from New York public schools. In Boston since 1912. In the service of the city of Boston as foreman since 1928. Formerly a tonsorialist. Married Concettina Blanco of South Boston, July 14, 1918. Children: Louis (U. S. Navy), Frances, Rose, Angelo, Anna, Salvatore, Jr., and Joseph. Mr. Crifo is member and former head trustee of Italian American Citizen's Club, and former trustee of Sicilian Vespers Club, both of So. Boston. He served in World War I in U. S. Army. Member of American Legion and former wrestling manager for Leone Labriola, the famous champion of Italy, who fought against Strangler Lewis. His father, an outstanding building contractor, made five trips to Italy. His mother is a descendant of an old noble family of Italy. Res .: 1 Schreple Place, South Boston.

CRISAFI, JOHN CARL-Proprietor, Crisafi Pharmacy, 170 Revere St., Revere. Born Boston, April 26, 1904. Son of John Crisafi and Ida Pelitti. Graduated from Revere High School and from Mass. College of Pharm- acy in 1927, Ph. G. In business since 1933, formerly with Liggetts Drug Co. for five years. Member: Mass. Pharmaceutical Ass'n, and Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of travelling and music. Married Letty Starita of Brookline, Aug. 28, 1928. Children: John Joseph and Robert Carl. Mr. Crisafis father was born at Bausa, Messina, Italy. Came to America in the early 80's settling in Boston, where he engaged in the barber and insurance business for over 40 years.

CRISPI, PETER-Compositor Boston Herald Traveler. Born in Dor- chester July 11, 1895. Son of Paul and Natalie Crispi. Educated in the public schools. In the service of Boston Herald Traveler since 1923. Served in World War I in the army of occupation. Member: International Typo- graphical Union, The American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Fond of baseball, bowling, travelling and music. Father born in vicinity of Milano, Italy. Came to America in the early 80's settling in Boston, engaged as hatter for over 40 years. Res .: 48 Humphry St., Dorchester.

CRISTIANO, EDWARD JOSEPH-Physician and Surgeon. Born Can- tela, Foggia, Italy, Jan. 31, 1897. Son of Felice Cristiano and Maria Scenza. Brought to America in 1903 settling in Waverlite, N. Y. Graduated from LaSalle. Academy of Troy, N. Y., in 1915. Attended Union College and Fordham Medical School in 1921, M. D. Post graduate at New York Lying- In Hospital. Interne at Linden Hospital and St. Peters Hospital. In gen- eral practice in Pittsfield since 1922. President of St. Lukes Hospital staff. On staff of Hillcrest and House of Mercy Hospitals. Married Alma For- mento of Lee, Mass., Sept. 5, 1927. Children: Edward, Jr., Elizabeth Helene and Carol Marie. Member of local, state and national medical associations. President of Faccioli club. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, Dante Allighieri and Park Club. Was picked for the Fordham and Union College baseball teams, and also played professional baseball. His father came to America in 1900. Had following children: Mrs. Nelly

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Mancini, Mrs. Josephine Pozzo and Edward. Office: 100 North St .; Res .: 115 Dawes Ave., Pittsfield.

CRISTOFORO, CARL-Salesman. Born East Boston, Jan. 8, 1906. Son of Charles Cristoforo and Rosa Biggi. Graduated from Boston High School of Commerce in 1922. In the service of Louis Inc. of Boston since 1930. Married Dorothy Long of East Boston, Sept. 22, 1929. Children: Dorothy, Valerie and Carl Jr. Fond of baseball, football, bocce playing and golf. His father was born in Taurasi, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1890 settling in Boston, where he was engaged in the insurance field over 30 years. Res .: 14 Leyden St., East Boston.

CROCE, EDMUND JOHN-Physician and Surgeon. Born Providence, R. I., Jan. 2, 1920. Son of Joseph Croce and Julia Pastore. Education: Worcester High '26, Horace Mann Scholar; College of the Holy Cross '30, A. B., magna cum laude. Instructor in biology for one year; Harvard University Medical (M. D. cum laude A. O. A. National honorary medical fraternity). Interne at Worcester City Hospital, residency in surgery year and half; Boston City Hospital residency in surgery 1938-39. Appointed Asst. Surgeon at Worcester City Hospital. In practice, General Surgery exclusively, in Worcester since 1939. Member: American College of Surgeons; American Board of Surgery; local, state and national medical associations; College of the Holy Cross, and Harvard Alumni Associations; K. C., fourth degree; Holy Name Society. Married Phyllis M. Shevlin, trained at Mass. Gen. Hospital and Worcester City Hospital School of Nursing. Dr. Croce · was commissioned Captain in the Army of U. S. in Sept. 1942 and began active duty Oct. 1942 serving as surgeon in a large hospital. Address: 16 Pleasant St., Worcester.

CROCE, FREDERICK-Civil Engineer. Born Haverhill, Dec. 14, 1907. Son of Achille Croce and Matilda Vernieri. Graduated from Haverhill High School in 1925 and Wentworth Institute in 1929. Civil engineer for Mass. Dept. of Public Works since 1931. Married Concetta Zaffuto of Brooklyn, N. Y., Nov. 4, 1939. One daughter, Matilda, born Aug. 3, 1940. Member of State Engineer's Ass'n. Fond of baseball, football, swimming and music. Plays violin, clarinet and saxophone. Father was born in Albanella, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in Haverhill. In shoe repairing business for 40 years. Had following two children: Helen and Frederick. Res .: 3 Barnes Ave., East Boston.

CROCE, JOSEPH-Ladies tailor and furrier. Born, Teano, Naples, Italy, Sept. 7, 1880. Emigrated to U. S. in 1902. Married Sept. 19, 1907 to Julia (Pastore) of Potenza, Italy in Providence, R. I. Moved to Worcester, Mass., 1919. Member: Sons of Italy; Holy Name Society; Congregazione del Monte Carmelo. Has one son, Edmund J. and two daughters, Carmela, Children's librarian, Billings Square Branch, Wor- cester Free Public Library. Born, Providence, R. I., B. S. in Education, Worcester State Teachers' College. Matriculating at Simmons College for degree in library science. Member: Bay Path Library club; American Library Association; Sacred Heart Sodality, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church; and Teresa, Library assistant, Worcester Free Public Library. Graduate of North High School, received B. S. degree in Education from Worcester State Teacher's College. Attending Simmons College Library School for degree in library science. Clubs: Bay Path Library Association, treasurer; American Library Association; Sacred Heart Sodality of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel church; Italo American Defense Com'tee. Res .: 716 Pleasant St., Worcester.

CRUDELE, RALPH S. M .- Detective Sergeant, Fall River Police Dept. Born Fall River, Feb. 18, 1911. Son of Francesco Crudele and Antoinette Sisciento. Graduated from Durfee High School in 1928. In the service of Fall River Police Dept. since 1936. Sergeant since 1942; Detective Sergeant since 1943. Married Ethel Picard of Fall River, Sept. 27, 1932.

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Children: Norma Theresa, born Aug. 22, 1933 and Marie Antoinette, born May 6, 1940. Member: Order Sons of Italy and Mass. Police Association. Fond of baseball, basketball, travel and music. Is among outstanding revolver target shooting in his dept. His father was born in Casacalenda, Campobasso, Italy. Came to America in 1895. Was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fall River. Has following children: Lucy, Marcellino, Theresa, Delia, Jean, Mary, Ralph S. M., Adam, Sarah, Anthony, Angelina, Rita and Joseph (U. S. Navy). Res .: 214 Slade St., Fall River.

CUCCHIARA, PAUL-Owner, Cucchiara Confectionery and Ice Cream parlor, 94 Daniel St., Fitchburg. Born Salemi, Trapani, Italy, April 13, 1884. Son of Alberto Cucchiara and Caterina Cusumana. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1906. Lived in Boston and Providence, R. I. In business in Fitchburg since 1916, one of the first Italian American to enter the confectionery field in Fitchburg. Married Antonina Sala of Fitchburg, April 14, 1913. Children: Catherine, married to Joseph Veneziano; Albert, graduate of Fitchburg High, in U. S. Army overseas, purple heart; Mamie, defense worker; Josephine, married to Donald Helow; Joseph, a guard; Peter, associated in business with his father; Mary, graduate of Fitchburg High and Lena, Vito, Samuel and Margaret, students. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Carl Alberto Society and Salemitani Society. Has three brothers, Joseph, Frank, Baldassare and one sister, Margherita. Res .: 40 Madison St., Fitchburg.

CUCCHIELLA, EMILIO-Businessman. Born Preturo, Aquila, Italy, June 1, 1879. Son of Francesco Cucchiella and Maria Franceschi. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Was for five years a "carabiniere reale (royal guard). Married Chiarina Trentadue of Modugno, Bari, Italy. One daughter, Isabella, married to Pietro Cicchetti of Boston. Mr. Cucchiella came to U. S. in 1904 settling in Boston, as a bookkeeper for 15 years, later as a representative of the Singer Sewing Machine Co. Since 1941 has been in the poolroom business. Active in civic and social welfare of North End. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America and Lincoln Political club. Bus .: 450 Hanover St. Res .: 466 Commercial St., Boston.

CUGINI, FRANK G .- Manager. Born Worcester, Oct. 15, 1914. Son of Gerardo Cugini and Angelina Notturno. Educated in the public schools and at Worcester Trade School. Manager, Sherman Service Station of Milford since 1941. Married Catherine Callahan of Milford Nov. 26, 1941. Member: Charles River Fish and Game club and Eagles. Fond of baseball, basketball, fishing and travel. His father born in San Donato, Val di Comino, Frosinone, Italy, came to America in 1906 settling in Worcester, later in Milford, where he engaged as stone cutter. Had the following children: Adele, graduate of Milford High, married to James Gibson; Raymond; Frank G., and Albert, in U. S. Army overseas. Stepchildren: James (Nargi) is in U. S. Army; late Lt. Louis Nargi killed in action in Germany Jan. 11, 1944; Edward, in U. S. Army; and Lena. All are graduates of Milford High School. Res .: 273 Main St., Milford.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 32

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

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