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CUGINI, LOUIS JAMES-Born Newton, June 24, 1924. Son of Carlo Cugini and Antonetta Mazzola. Graduated from Newton High School. In the service of H. L. Shaw & Sons of Boston since 1945. Veteran U. S. Navy Coast Guard World War II. Took part in the invasions of Africa, Sicily, France and Guadalcanal. Awarded distinguished medals for bravery. Married Constance Stetson Worden of Jamaica Plains, Oct. 27, 1944, a former student of Colby Junior College. Fond of baseball, golf, swimming, travel and music. His father was born in San Donato, Frosinone, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in Newton as city employee, is veteran U. S. Army World War I. Had the following children: Mrs. Carmela Grossi; Albert, U. S. Army in the Pacific; Pauline Grace; Louis James; Lawrence: Antoinette Marie; John; Joseph; and Lucy. Res .: 149 Mass. Ave., Boston.
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CULLA, ARTURO-Insurance Agent and organizer. Born Rocca Can- nanese, Torino, Italy, Feb. 4, 1878. Son of Carlo Culla (a public school teacher in Italy for 59 years; Knight of San Manrizio and Lazzaro) and Giuseppina Farnelli. Educated in the high schools in Italy. Came to America in 1903. In Springfield since 1923, where he has been agent for the Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. for 20 years. Has devoted his spare time, since 1924 to the Columbian Federation of Italian American Societies in which organization he has, since 1924, organized lodges in Wisconsin, Ohio, Penn., New York. In Mass. he organized the Matteotti Lodge at Winchendon. In Springfield he organized the lodge, Figli del Lavoro and has been its grand president for 16 years and president for eight years. Has also organized women's lodges of said order in Springfield and West Springfield. Has held the office as organizer since 1925 and first National Vice President since 1935. Active in civic affairs. American citizen since 1916. Parents live in Italy. Address: P. O. Box 12, Springfield.
CULLATI, FRANK-Waiter, Locke Ober Restaurant, Boston. Born Magnano, Novara, Italy, June 27, 1888. Son of Domenico Cullati and Domenica Cullati. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1908 settling in Boston. In the service of Locke Ober restaurant since Feb. 28, 1911. Married Mary Squillario of Boston, Sept. 6, 1926. Member, Geneva Association. Fond of all outdoor sports and lover of travel and grand opera. Residence, 181 Metropolitan Ave., Roslindale.
CURCURU, BENJAMIN L .- Pres. and Treas., Producers Fish Co., Fort Sq., Gloucester. Born Terrasini, Palermo, Italy, Dec. 22, 1889. Son of Salvator Curcuru and Felicia Ventimiglia. In America since 1900. Edu- cated in the public schools. Was fisherman in Boston for eight years. In Gloucester since 1910. In the fishing industry since 1925, being one of the largest in the city averaging from 15 to 20 million lbs of fish yearly. Married Josephine Orlando of Terrasini, Italy, Oct. 8, 1910. Children: Salvatore and John, both associated with their father; Mrs. Felicia Ciaramitaro; Mrs. Josephine Orlando; Charles, associated with his father; Mrs. Rosalie Brancaleone, U. S. Navy; Philip, member of Gloucester High School football team, attended New Hampshire State College, associated with his father; Joseph, member of varsity football team at Gloucester High and at Tilton Academy, medical student at Syracuse University, now in U. S. Army; Nina, Philomena and Mary. Mr. Curcuru is commis- sionoer of City Park Board; Director of St. Vincent and Paul Society; director of Fishermen's Institute; former president of St. Peter's club; director and vice president of Gloucester National Bank. Member: Chamber of Commerce, Rotary club; Elks, and Red Men. His father came to America in 1897. Had the following children: Benjamin L., Philip, Joseph, Salvatore, and a half-brother Salvatore Nicastro. Res .: 131
Western Ave., Gloucester.
CURCURU, PHILIP-Captain of Philip and Grace fishing boat, Glou- cester. Born Terrasini, Palermo, Italy, Oct. 28, 1892. Son of Salvatore Curcuru and Felicia Ventimiglia. Came to America in 1904 settling in Lawrence, where he attended public school. Was fisherman in Boston for ten years. In Gloucester since 1914. In the fishing field since 1916. His first boat was "La Felicia," second boat was "Mary L." third boat "Bethulia" and fourth boat "Philip and Grace." Married Grace Parisi of Boston, Dec. 10, 1916. Children: Salvatore; Nicholas, U. S. Navy; John B., U. S. Navy; Thomas; Libby, U. S. Navy; Felecia; Joseph; Grace; Philip; Anthony; Geraldi; Rosalie; Mary; Robert and Catherine. Member: Fisherman's Owner's Ass'n; Master Marine's Ass'n; Moose and St. Peter's club. Has the following brothers and sisters: Benjamin L., Philip, Joseph, Salvatore, and half brother, Salvatore Nicastro. Res .: 1 Beach Court, Gloucester.
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CURRERI, JOSEPH L .- Supervisor, Collupy and Collupy Inc. Born Boston, March 22, 1911. Son of Francesco Curreri and Alfonsa Domino. Educated in the Eliot School. Engaged in the fishing industry since 1926. Married Angelina Ridini of Boston, April 23, 1933. Children: Florence, born Oct. 8, 1934; Josephine, born June 9, 1938; and Frank, born April 29, 1941. Mr. Curreri is fond of baseball, boxing, travel and music. His father was born in Sciacca, Sicily, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896 settling in Boston as fisherman, later captain of his own fishing boat. Had the following children: Mrs. Lena Mentrocchia; Leonard; Louis; Joseph L., late Carlo; late James-killed in action U. S. Army medical corps in China; Gelormo; Gussie and Charlie. Res .: 36 Granfield Ave., Roslindale.
CUSATO, LOUIS S .- Division Supt., General Electric Co. Born Lock, Berlin, Wayne County, N. Y., June 7, 1892. Son of Salvatore Cusato and Giuseppe Iannuzzi. Graduated from high school in 1916 and Union College in 1921, B. S. in E.E. Served in World War I, American forces. In the service of General Electric since 1915 (interrupted only by war and education which was credited to him by the Co.) Married Charlotte Sherman Whl, June 26, 1926. Children: Jeanne Murray and James Louis. Mr. Casuto is vice president and ex-president of Stanley club; organizer of the Faccioli club; member of Pontoosuc Country club. On board of directors of Crippled Children's home; vice president of Berkshire chapter for Infantile Paralysis and vice chairman of City Republican Com'tee. Plays the violin. His father was born in Fontanarosa, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1882 settled in New York state. Had the following children: Louis, Ralph, Anna, Anthony, Mary, Emma, Sylvanus, first Lt., U. S. Army, and Emilia. Res .: 36 Lexington Pkwy., Pittsfield.
CUSCIA, MICHAEL-Proprietor, Cuscia Plumbing and Hardware, 52 Essex St., Lawrence. Born Melilli, Siracusa, Italy, Oct. 9, 1909. Son of Salvatore Cuscia and Carmela Carminita. Came to America when two months old, settling in Lawrence. Educated in the public schools. Spent 15 years in the plumber's trade. In business since 1940. Married Ida Vasta of Lawrence, April 28, 1935. Children: Mildred, born March 20, 1936 and Michael Jr., born March 16, 1944. Member: National, state and local master plumber's associations; Italian American Civic Ass'n; Aurelio Costanzo Club; Mantle Club; St. Alfio Society. His father came to America in 1909 settling in Lawrence, where he engaged in textile work for over 25 years. Had the following children: Michael, Angelo, U. S. Army; Anna, Bessie, Nancy, Thomas, U. S. Army; Lucy, Carmelo, Mary, Josephine and Nicholas. Res .: 117 Gardner St., Lawrence.
D'ADAMO, FRED-Tonsorialist. Born Castelforte, Littoria, Italy, Febru- ary 26, 1895. Son of Giovanni D'Adams and Antonia Di Principe. Attended public school in Italy where he also learned the barber profession. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Fall River. In business since 1920. Veteran in Italian Army World War I. Married Vincenza Lucciola of Castelforte, Italy. Children: Anthony J., born May 15, 1931, and Aurora, born June 11, 1933. Member and former trustee and treasurer of Order Sons of Italy for ten years. Secretary of Independent Order Sons of Italy. Trustee of the Marconi Club. Fond of bocce, travel, art and grand opera. Hobby- playing string instruments. Has the following three brothers: Anthony, Philip and Carmine. Business: 1095 Bedford St. Res .: 230 Healy St., Fall River.
DADDARIO, ATTILIO D .- General Contractor. Born Ofena, Aquila, Italy, March 10, 1890. Son of Antonio Daddario and Virginia Corradi. Came to America in 1901 settling in Boston. In the contracting business since 1923. Specializes in building highways, bridges, homes, buildings, utilities. Mar- ried Giovina Giovacco of Boston, Nov. 30, 1913. Children: Virginia, a. (graduate of Wellesley College; Francis, a graduate of Cornell University
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(U. S. pilot); Emilio, an attorney (U. S. Army war strategy); Laura and Olive, high school graduates. Mr. Daddario's father, a native of Ofena, Aquila, came to America in 1896 settling in Boston. Was a contractor for many years. Office: 52 Chauncy St., Boston. Res .: 15 Agnes St., Mattapan.
DAGATA, FREDERICK ALBERT-Teacher-coach. B. M. C. Durfee, of Fall River. Born Fall River April 4, 1908. Son of Umberto Dagata and Concetta Graziano. Graduated: Durfee High in 1926; Attended Boston College; Graduated Providence College in 1930, Ph.B. Member of Varsity football team in both colleges. Post graduate course at Providence College majoring in Italian. Played professional football with Providence Steam- rollers. Member of National football league in 1930-31. Teacher-coach Durfee High 1938-42; Physical education instructor at J. M. Morton, Jr., High since 1942. Also football coach at Durfee High School. Married Anelita Regoli of Fall River, Sept. 25, 1930, a graduate of Thibodeau Busi- ness College. One daughter, Barbara Agatha, born Aug. 1, 1931: Member local, county, and state teachers Associations; Garibaldi Lodge; and Inde- pendent Order Sons of Italy. His father was born in Campolieto, Campo- basso, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Fall River. Had the follow- ing children: Mrs. Gladys DiFrancesco; Henry; Frederick Albert; Mrs. Jennie Ragonesi and Mrs. Helen Barry. Res .: 985 Bedford St., Fall River.
DAGNESE, GENNARO F .- Proprietor, Jerry Sanitary Barber Shop, 36 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Born Maddaloni, Naples, Italy, June 17, 1894. Son of Vincenzo Dagnese and Anna Rodriquenz. Brought to U. S. A. in 1898 settling in Worcester. Educated in the public schools. In the barber business since 1907. Married Carmela Martocci of Worcester, April 23, 1917, (a graduate of High School of Commerce and Tylers Business Insti- tute). Children: Anna Maria, graduate of North High, a reg. nurse; Vincent Joseph, graduate of High School of Commerce, in U. S. Navy; Joseph M., graduate of North High School, student for priesthood at St. Thomas Col- lege; and George Anthony, student. Member: Holy Name Society; K. C., Local Draft Board; vice-president and recording sect'y of Master Barbers Association. His father, who came to U. S. in 1898 with his family, settled in Worcester, where he engaged as stone cutter for 40 years. Had the fol- lowing children: Viola, Lucy, Gennaro, Matilda, Anthony, Louise, Alfred, Nicolina, Albert. Res .: 74 Mulberry St., Worcester.
DAGNESE, VINCENT J .- Athletic coach. Milford High. Born Milford, Dec. 20, 1924. Son of Anthony Dagnese and Eileen Oates. Graduated from Milford High School in 1943. Served in U. S. Army, wounded in action at Anzio beach head, holder of Purple Heart. Coach at Milford High since 1944. Member of Junior American Legion. At High School he was Captain of baseball- and basketball teams. Fond of all sports, travel and music. His father was born in Worcester, later settled in Milford. Had the follow- ing children: Anna, a graduate of Milford High, married to Michael Russo; Eileen, also a graduate of Milford High; and Vincent J. Grandfather, Vin- cent Dagnese, was a native of Maddaloni, Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898. Res .: 47 North Bough St., Milford.
DAGNINO, EDMOND F .- Secretary-Treasurer, Boston Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n. Born East Boston, May 19, 1903. Son of John Dagnino and Emily Curotti. Education: Wakefield High School, Dean Academy, Bates College, University of Vermont, University of N. H. In the service of the Boston Federal Savings and Loan Ass'n. since 1928. Formerly in the importing field for five years. Married Gertrude Bean of Malden, June 16, 1934. One son-David Romolo. Member: Bean Hill Golf Club of Wakefield and Olympic Team of 1932. Played professional football in Penn. Played ice hockey on the U. S. American team at World Championship meet held in Poland, 1931. Father, born in Genoa, Italy, came to America in 1890 settling in Boston, where he established the J. R. Dagnino Co., among the first and largest Italian American importers in the state. Res .: 45 Belview Rd., Stoneham.
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D'AGOSTINO, ALFRED-Manager, Gloria Chain Store, 389 Main St., Everett. Born Malden Nov. 6, 1914. Son of Angelo D'Agostino and Sofia also D'Agostino. Graduated from Everett High School. In the service of Gloria Chain Store since 1932. Married Carmela De Filippo of Everett July 4, 1938 a graduate of Memorial High School of Roxbury. Children: Dorothy and Alfred Jr. Fond of all sports, lover of travel and music. His father was born in Castione Casario, Teramo, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in East Boston later in Malden and Everett. With Dupont Co., since 1914. Has the following children: Anthony; Alfred; William, in U. S. Army over- seas; Joseph, Veteran U. S. Army overseas; Mrs. Mary Nicolai; Albert, veteran U. S. Army; and Angelo Jr., all of whom have attended Everett High School. Res .: 24 Valley St., Everett.
D'AGOSTINO, AMERICUS JOSEPH-Investigator. Born Thompsonville, Conn., Jan. 15, 1905. Son of Antonio D'Agostino and Jennie Di Pasqua. Graduated: Cambridge Latin High School, 1923; and Boston University, Col- lege of Business Administration, 1927; B.B.A. Investigator for settlement and support Dept. of Mental Hygiene, Com'th of Mass. since 1942. Formerly with Dept. of Public Welfare of Cambridge for eight years. Married Jose-
phine Vitale of Medford, July 8, 1934. Children: Eleanor, Jeanne, and Judith Ann. Member: Alpha Phi Delta fraternity; The State Employees Ass'n .; the B.P.O.E. No. 839 of Cambridge. Was member of his High School and college football teams. His father, born at Tufo, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1882 settling in Boston, engaged in real estate and retail groceries for over 40 years. Res .: 92 Rice St., Cambridge.
D'AGOSTINO, PAUL A .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Cambridge, March 31, 1901. Son of Pasquale D'Agostino and Rosina Nigro. Graduated from Col- legiate Preparatory School of New Haven in 1921. Attended Georgetown University. Graduated from Boston University Law School, 1927, LL.B. In general practice in Cambridge since 1928. Formerly assistant solicitor for city of Cambridge; Ass't District Attorney for Middlesex County and Ass't Liquidating Counsel for Commissioner of Banks for Commonwealth of Mass. Married Amelia Lamagna of Thompsonville, Conn., Nov. 25, 1925. Children: Rose Marie and Paul, Jr. Member: supreme delegate- Order Sons of Italy, Ausonia Council of K. of C. Capt. of Collegiate Prep. Baseball Team and member of Boston University Baseball Team, 1923. Delegate from 11th district of Mass. to Democratic National Conv. in Chi- cago, 1940. Father, born, Tufo, Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in 1897 set- tling in Cambridge, later founded with Francesco Marinaro, "L'Eco del New England." Now in wholesale grocery business in Boston. Office and Res .: 462 Cambridge St., Cambridge.
DAIUTE, CARROLL F .- Agent in charge-U. S. Internal Revenue Dept. Born Braintree, July 30, 1898. Son of Evangelisto Daiute and Gelsomina Galardo. Education: Braintree High School, 1915; Boston University School of Law, 1919, LL.B .; 1920, LL.M. Practical Law, 1919-22. Served in U. S. Army World War I. In the service of Office of Internal Revenue since 1922. Married Dorothy Park of Braintree, April 1, 1921. Children: Carroll Jr., student of Boston University, now in U. S. Navy (U.S.S. Mass.); Robert J., a graduate of Braintree High School in 1944, a member of varsity baseball, football and basketball teams. Member: Woolsack Society; past commander of Braintree Post Am. Legion; past grand knight of Braintree Council of K. of C .; director and first secretary of Braintree Home Front Com'tee Inc .; served on financial com'tee for Braintree. His father, born in Serre di Persano, Salerno, Italy, came to America in 1882. Was pioneer Italian settler of Braintree, where he engaged as farmer for 40 years. Mother, a native of Albanellia, Salerno, Italy, came to America in 1887. Res .: 136 Walnut St., Braintree.
D'ALELIO, GAETANO F .- A scientist and America's youngest leader in the plastic field. Born Charlestown, Dec. 26, 1910. Son of Severino and Francesca D'Alelio. Graduated: Boston College in 1931 and Johns Hopkins
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University in 1935, Ph.D. Teacher of Chemistry at Boston College (gs) in 1936. During his seven years with G. E. he was instrumental in building the Co.'s huge synthetic phenol plant and has assigned 90 issued patents with over 200 pending and another 100 on file. Author of first plastic laboratory manual ever published in America. Married Josephine McCarthy of Somerville, a former school teacher. Children: Denny Ellen and Jane. Mr. D'Alelio's father was born in Montefalcione, Avellin« Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Chelsea, later in Boston, where he engaged as ton- sorialist. for 50 years. Has the following children: Gaetano F .; Helene, a public school teacher; Joseph, a lawyer; Henry, Lt. in U. S. Army and Francis, a stenographer. Res .: Northampton, Mass.
D'ALESSANDRO, ALFRED-Chairman-Dept. of Public Accounting, Northeastern University. Born Vacri, Chieti, Italy, March 8, 1896. Son of Fioravante D'Alessandro and Secondina Romano. Education: Lynn English High School; Northeastern University, 1923, B.C.S .; 1927, LL.B .; Boston University, 1931, M.A .; Harvard University, Ph.D. Married Margaret Clarke. Mr. D'Allesandro was formerly commercial banker and public accountant. Served with U. S. Tank Corps during World War I. Member: American Institute of Accountants; American Accounting Ass'n .; Mass. Society C.P.A. Author, "Foundation of Accounting" in two volumes. Office: 360 Huntingon Ave., Boston. Res .: 46 Radcliffe Rd., Belmont.
D'ALESSANDRO, JOHN - Insurance Agent. Born Laurenzana, Po- tenza, Italy, Feb. 23, 1903. Son of Francesco D'Alessandro and Maria Grippo. Came to America in 1907 settling in Worcester where he graduated from North High School in 1922 and attended Boston University School of Law. In the service of Boston Mutual Life Insurance Co. since 1941. Formerly with the Continental Casualty Co. Chairman of Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co. and vice-president of Boston Mutual Local No. 41 of U.O.P.W.A. Married Christine O'Hearn of Cambridge, March 23, 1940. One daughter, Marie fishing and traveling. Father, born in Ponte Cagnano, Salerno, Italy, came to America in 1896, lived in Dennison, Conn., later in Yonkers, N. Y. Res .:
D'ALOISIO, ZACCARIA-Proprietor: North End Auto Park, 2 Atlantic Ave., 254 Hanover St., and 97 Richmond St., Boston. Born Santo Stefano di Sessanio, Aquila, Italy, Feb. 13, 1901. Son of Cesidio D'Aloisio and Maria Carmina Leone. Came to America in 1923 settling in Boston. Educated here and abroad. In business since 1929. Married Annie Leone, Dec. 4. 1928. One daughter-Maria Laura. Fond of all sports and a lover of music. Res .: 31 Parmenter St., Boston.
D'AMATO, CONSTANTINE JAMES-Associate Highway Engineer- U. S. Public Roads Administration. Born Yonkers, N. Y., Jan. 31, 1904. Son of Nunzio D'Amato and Eleanor Cavallaro. Graduated from Yonkers High School in 1923; New York University in 1927, B.S. in C.E., and post graduate work at N. Y. University. Associate highway engineer in Boston since 1936. Married Edna Gillette of Peekskill, N. Y., a former librarian, Aug. 27, 1931. Children: Constance, Eleanor and Barbara. Member of Boston Society of Civil Engineers; American Society of Military Engineers; Captain in the Mass. Militia. Fond of football, basketball, hockey, hunting, fishing and traveling. Father, born in Ponte Cagnano, Salerno, Italy, came to America in 1896, lived in Dennison, Conn., later in Yonkers, N. Y. Res .: 130 Grovenor Grove Rd., Needham.
D'AMATO, HECTOR L .- Instructor of Industrial Arts. Born Hyde Park, Jan. 20, 1909. Son of Loreto D'Amato and Marianna Occhialini. Graduated from Hyde Park High School, 1927; Wentworth Institute, 1932 and Boston Teachers College Industrial Arts branch, 1935. Teacher of industrial arts since 1935 at Central High School of Providence and at Malden Jr. High School. Volunteered in the U. S. Army, March, 1941. For 16 months sta- · tioned with Infantry outfit unit in the South Pacific, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for bravery while in the battle of Guadalcanal. Member:
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Sons of Italy; Italo-American Cultural Club; Mass. Teachers Ass'n. Father was born in Popoli, Pescara, Italy. Came to America in 1897 settling in Boston. In Hyde Park since 1903. Employed at B. F. Sturtevant for over 40 years. His children: Teresa (Rosati) connected with Community Work Shops in Boston since 1923; Anthony, teacher of industrial arts; Joseph, teacher of romance languages, now serving in U. S. Army. Res .: 8 Pine St. Hyde Park.
D'AMATO, JOSEPH C .- Instructor of Romance Languages. Born Hyde Park. Son of Loreto D'Amato and Marianna Occhialini. Graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1925; Boston University, 1930, B.Sc., in 1932, M.A. Foreign study at Universities of Nancy and Sorbonne, France; Univer- sities of Florence, Perugia, Siena and Rome. Majored in Romance Lan- guages, which he has been teaching in the Hyde Park High School since 1930. Now serving in the U. S. Army. Has also, taught for seven years Adult Education in Central Evening High School of Boston. Member of numerous organizations. Res .: 8 Pine St., Hyde Park, Mass.
D'AMBRA, MICHAEL NICHOLAS-Partner, C. & M. Super Service, 122 Highland St., Worcester. Born Worcester, April 18, 1915. Son of Gnazio D'Ambra and Margherita Carbonaro. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1939. Married Mary Latino of Worcester, Jan. 20, 1939, (a graduate of High School of Commerce). Children: Michael Nicholas Jr., Dolores Ann, and Margaret Alice. Mr. D'Ambra is member of the Sicilian Society. Fond of baseball, rollerskating, boxing, golf and traveling. Hobby, playing the accordion. His father was born in the Province of Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1910 settling in Worcester, where he engaged as stone mason for many years. Had the following children: Michael; Mary, married to Anthony Guerra; Natalie, married to Domenick Santangelo, Francis, in defence work; Josephine, a Memorial Hospital nurse aide; An- toinette; Rose and Rita-twins. Res .: 82 Pilgrim Ave., Worcester.
D'AMBROSIO, ADAMO-Proprietor, Adamo's Restaurant specializing in Italian and American food, 6 Faneuil Hall St., Boston. Born Castelcivita, Salerno, Italy, March 17, 1903. Son of Gioacchino D'Ambrosio and Maria Assunta Clavelli. Came to U. S. in 1907 settling in East Boston, where he was educated in the public schools. Served in U. S. Navy 1918-1945. Vet- eran of World War I and World War II. In World War II he has been highly commended by his officers for his courage, efficiency, and leadership in the Normandy invasion. Also took part in the African invasion. In business since 1945. Member V. F. W. Fond of baseball, boxing, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1880 settling in Boston. He served in the American-Spanish War, later served in the Italian Army. Was a prominent restauranteur in East Boston for many years. Had the following children: Adamo; John (a musician); Carmen (a tonsorialist) and Mrs. Eva Calafato. Res .: 111 St. Andrew Rd., E. Boston.
D'AMBROSIO, JOHN-Insurance Agent. Born Boston, Aug. 1, 1907. Son of Gioacchino D'Ambrosio and Maria Assunta Claxelli; Educated in the Boston Elementary and High Schools. In the service of John Hancock Mutual Life Ins. Co. since 1943. Formerly a musician for 20 years. Played with Ruby Newman's and Anthony Bruno's orchestras. Married Josephine De Palma. Children: Jack and William. Fond of baseball, traveling and swimming. Res .: 111 St. Andrews Road, East Boston.
D'AMELIO, MICHAEL-Master-English High School of Boston. Born Boston, May 7, 1899. Son of Antonio D'Amelio and Carmela Leonardo. Graduated from Boston Latin Public School in 1918; Harvard University in 1922, A.B. Teacher at Latin Public School since 1928, being the pioneer Italian-American teacher in that school. Instructor at Northeastern Uni- versity since 1940. Was member of the Latin Public School baseball team, and on baseball squad at Harvard. Member: Boston Economic School Teachers Ass'n. Married Winifred Emond, a graduate nurse of Newton,
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