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D'AURORA, PETER E .- Manager, D'Aurora Grocery Store, 121 Main St., Marlboro. Born Milford, Sept. 17, 1922. Son of Venanzio D'Aurora and Gaetanina Lancia. Graduated from Marlboro High School in 1942, was member of the varsity baseball team for four years. Served in the U. S. Army Air Corps, World War II. Associated with his father in the grocery business since 1942. Member: American Legion and Eagles. Fond of all sports. His father was born in Pettorano sul Gizio, Aquila, Italy, July 1, 1897, served in Italian Army in the Alpini regiment World War I, later was aerial gunner. Came to America in 1920, where he has since been in the grocery business. Mother also born in Pettorano, Italy, June 21, 1897, came to America in 1920. Res .: 121 Main St., Marlboro.
D'AVERSA, JOSEPH-Businessman. Born San Giorgio del Sannio, Bene- vento, Italy, Jan. 15, 1880. Son of Michelangelo D'Aversa and Luisa Serino. Attended public schools. in his native town and served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1903. Lived in New York City for 20 years where he received diploma for cutting and designing from Pugliesi and Carboni School. Tailor for C. B. Ghunderson Fur House and Marks Arnaion Men's Custom Tailor Shop-both of New York, for 17 years. Was in tailoring business in Thompsonville, Conn., for six years. Proprietor of D'Aversa Tailor Shop for ladies and gentlemen of 427 State St., Springfield since 1926. Married the late Antonetta Lombardi in 1908. Children: Luisa (married to Ermindo Calabrese, proprietor of X Cafe of Springfield; Ida and Michelangelo. Married second time to Josephine Napolitano, a native of San Giorgio, Italy, March 18, 1931. Mr. D'Aversa is member of Order Sons of Italy in America and of St. Michael Church. Fond of bocce playing and grand opera. Res .: 17 Ellsworth Ave., Springfield.
DAVOREN, INEZ E., MRS. (Mrs. David I. Davoren)-Born Milford, May 7, 1906. Daughter of Paolo San Clemente and Henrietta Contini. Gradu- ated from Milford High in 1923, valedictorian of her class; Boston Uni- versity in 1927, B.S., Phi Beta Kappa and Theta Phi Alfa. Teacher of science, algebra, civics, and French at Milford High School 1928-35. Mar- ried David I. Davoren of Milford, Nov. 28, 1935, a graduate of Holy Cross College in 1930, A.B., and Boston University in 1940, master in Education. One son, David, Jr., born Jan. 19, 1941. Mr. Davoren entered service Jan. 16, 1941, as Lieut. in National Guard.
Was graduated from command and general staff school at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas, Aug., 1943. Lieut .- Colonel since May 15, 1944. Formerly principal of Geo. E. Stacy Jr. High School, later appointed Principal of Milford High School. At Holy Cross, he was manager of baseball teams; former President of Milford Teachers' Assoc., member Board Library Trustee, Rotary Club and K. of C. Mrs. Davoren's father was born in Ispra, Varese, Italy. Came to America in 1888, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford. Res .: 83 E. Main St., Milford.
DAZZI, ANDREW J .- Classified Advertising Manager, "Boston Globe". Born Buffalo, N. Y., Nov. 30, 1898. Son of John Dazzi and Mary Granara. Graduated from Everett High School in 1916. In the service of the "Boston Globe" since June, 1916, being the first Italo American to enter their em-
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ployment. Married Marion Purcell of Boston, March 3, 1924. One son- James J. (U. S. Marine Corps). Member: Globe Quarter Century Club; Mass. Catholic Order of Foresters; K. of C .; Athletic Club of East Boston; chairman of Boston School House Commission since 1938. Fond of all sports, especially golf. Father, born in Carrara, Italy, came to America in 1887 settling in Boston, engaged as stone cutter for over 50 years. His uncle, Arturo Dazzi, a famous sculptor in Italy is member of Italian Acad- emy of Rome. Res .: 545 Weld St., West Roxbury.
DE ANGELIS, ANGELO-Born Falvaterra, Frosinone, Italy, April 18, 1879. Son of Giovanni De Angelis and Maria Andreozzi. Attended public school in his native town and served in the Italian army as "bersagliere". Came to America in 1901 settling in Worcester. In the service of N. E. Power Association since 1914. Married Maria Domenica Piccirilli, Sept. 23, 1899. Children: Joseph, engineer for N. E. Power Association since 1916, married to Lena Papagni. Children: Mary, Angelo and Constance; Rose, married to Rosino Marsella, children: Dina, Robert (U. S. Army), Marie and Eleanor; Mary, married to Joseph Lombardi, children: Richard, Robert and Donna Maria; John, a graduate of North High, parts manager at Vieno Chevrolet Co., married to Betty White, one daughter-Elizabeth; Carole, graduate of High School of Commerce, married to Edward Moli- nari, one daughter-Janice; Ida, married to Vincent Simmarano, now in U. S. Army; Albert, graduate of North High and attended Holy Cross College, married to Angela Filaminio, member of his varsity baseball, foot- ball and basketball teams also winning in 1941, the U. S. National Cham- pionship senior scull rowing team, now first Lieut. in U. S. Army; and Angela Barbara, a student. Res .: 17 Prentice St., Worcester.
DE ANGELIS, CASIMIRO JOHN-Businessman. Born Rignano Fla- minio, Rome, Italy, June 28, 1894. Son of Tito De Angelis and Giuseppina Ageni. Attended elementary and secondary schools in Italy. Served in the Italian Army during World War I, wounded. Came to America in 1921, settling in Springfield, where he has since been proprietor of his shoe repairing shop. « Mr. DeAngelis is a former city committeeman, active in civic and political affairs. Member of Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, boxing, art and music. Married Lucia Pendola of Brook- lyn, N. Y., Oct. 6, 1924. One son, Philip Leonard-a graduate of Technical High School, attending New York University. Mr. De Angelis' father was a pharmacist at Rignano, Italy, for 40 years, now carried on by his sister Emma, also a registered pharmacist. Has two brothers in this country.
Res .: 346 Walnut St., Springfield.
DE ANGELIS, CHARLES-Salesman. Born Boston, January 18, 1895. Son of Generoso De Angelis and Florence Di Marco. Educated in Revere Elementary and High Schools. In the service of Siegels Shoe Store of Boston since 1936. Formerly New England lightweight champion boxer and semi-professional baseball player for 12 years. Served in World War I, U. S. Navy, as athletic instructor. Married Jane Sandar of London, Eng- land. One son, the late Joseph De Angelis, a graduate of Everett High School and student of Harvard Medical School. Aviation cadet of World War II, was assigned to Pensacola, where he finished his training as navy aviator. Was killed in Pensacola, Florida when two training planes collided while flying near the field, Sept. 20, 1943. Mr. De Angelis' father was a native of Chiusano, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1887 settling in Boston, where he was bricklayer for 40 years. Res .: 177 Fuller St., Dor- chester.
DE ANGELIS JOHN-Born Boston, April 7, 1903. Son of Joseph De Angelis and Florence Ferullo. Youngest of nine children. Educated in the public schools. In the service of Bethlehem Steel Co. of East Boston as super- visor since 1942. Formerly, wholesale grocer at Faneuil Hall, and in trucking business. Married Josephine Gentuso of East Boston, Jan. 1, 1921, a former beautician. Children: Florence, a graduate of Medford High, is married to
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John Fidalgo of Somerset, who is in the U. S. Army overseas; John, Jr., a former student of M.I.T., died in U. S. Army Dec. 12, 1944, same day when he received his commission as Lieutenant; and Joseph, a student. Mr. De Angelis served in U. S. Navy, World War I; former proprietor of several outstanding night clubs; represented the U. S. in the International Boxing Tournament held in Boston in 1933 between England, France, Germany, Italy and South America; President of Medford Circle Club; Chairman, Iona Social Club; among the organizers of Medford Boys' Club. Member: Elks and Ar- canum Clubs. Active in civic and political affairs and sponsor of every worthy cause. His parents were born in Chiusano, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 80's, were among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston. Res .: 36 Willard Ave., Medford.
DE ANGELIS, LOUIS-Teacher of Latin and English. Born Boston, Oct. 10, 1910. Son of Angelo and Lucia De Angelis. Graduated: Boston College High, 1928; Boston College, 1932, A.B .; and Boston College Gradu- ate School, 1941, M.A .- Theses "A Concept of the Italian Fatherland in the Writings of Pre-Renaissance and Renaissance", and "Sociological Aspects of Gracchan Revolution". Teacher at Somerville High School since 1937. Married Mary Everard of Cambridge, June 15, 1938. Children: George, Leo, and Eileen. Member of Mass. School Teachers' Association. Active in civic affairs and in Charlestown Boys' Club. His father was born in Chiusano di S. Domenico, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Boston; mother, a native of same town. They had the following chil- dren: Louis, Michael, James, and Adeline. Res .: 34 Mason St., Somerville. DE BAGGIS, AGOSTINO-Businessman. Born Chianci, Campobasso, Italy, July 9, 1879. Son of Ferdinando DeBaggis and Gioconda Patete. Attended public schools in Italy and served in Italian army. Came to U. S. in 1903 settling in Franklin. In business with his brother-in-law Rocco D'Errico since 1910. Owners De Baggis and D'Errico Co., grocers and bakers, being among the largest and finest in Norfolk County. Married Giulia Patete of Franklin, Nov. 30, 1905. Children: Mrs. Erminia Manoc- chio, Emilio, Adelio and Natalino, twins; Anselmo, Alexander, Florence, Mario, Vincent, and Victor. All children are graduates of Franklin High, and Agostino is student. Mr. De Baggis is former member Town Finance Committee six years; founder and Past Venerable "I Quattro Eroi Lodge" 10 years; Past President, Order Sons of Italy. Member: St. Anthony Society, Columbus and Washington Sons Society. Active in civic and social affairs. The De Baggis family originated in the 10th century. Have given: a Pope, cardinals, statesman and saints. Office and Res .: 39 Ruggles St., Franklin.
DE BAGGIS, PALMA-Teacher of Latin, Italian and English, Franklin High School. Born Franklin, Nov. 23, 1918. Daughter of Antonio De Gaggis and Mary Cataldo. Graduated from Franklin High School in 1936 and Regis College in 1940, A.B. Special courses at Boston College and Brown University. Teacher at Franklin High since 1941. Member: Catholic Women's Club; State and local Teachers' Associations. Fond of outdoor sports, lover of travel and music. Her father was born in Chianci, Campo- basso, Italy. Came to America in 1907 settling in Franklin as businessman. Had the following children: Hanry, a graduate of Holy Cross College, ordained priest in June 1944 is priest in South Bend, Ind., Gemma, Palma, and Anthony, is in U. S. Navy. All are graduates of Franklin High School. Res .: 49 Ruggles St., Franklin.
DE BENEDICTIS, G .- Artist. Director and founder of The De Bene- dictis School of Art in Boston. Born Vittorito, Aquila, Italy. Graduated from the Royal Institute of Fine Arts of Naples in 1903 and from Roman Academy of Art. Has been teaching art in his school in Boston since 1912. His exhibits at the Grace Horn's Gallery and at the Egyptian Theater were among the artistic events of the season. Leading newspapers of Mass. speak of Professor De Benedictis' paintings as real works of art, full of
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poetry, thought and sentiment. Among his many masterpieces may be men- tioned: The Source; The Human Ivy; For Flag and Country; A Modern Lorelli; The Conquest of Art; The Empty Sleeve; The Weary Lamb; The Rapture; Full Moon; Passing Shadow; and others. Married Maria De Benedictis. Former member of Boston Art Club and Society for Sanity in Art. Studio: 486 Boylston St., Res .: 16 Greenleaf St., Boston.
DE BERARDINES, CONCENZIO-Proprietor, Bronx Tavern, Inc., 127 Main St., Marlboro. Born Silvi, Teramo, Italy, Dec. 17, 1898. Son of Antonio De Berardines and Filomena Cornelli. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1910. Lived in So. Braintree and in Rockland. In business in Marlboro since 1940. Married Mildred Davis of So. Weymouth, Feb. 22, 1919. Children: Leo, born Aug. 26, 1919 is a graduate of Weymouth High School and attended Beckers Business College, now in U. S. Army overseas; and Kenneth, born July 22, 1939. Member of Elks and Eagles. His father came to America in 1910, had the following chil- dren: Mrs. Pauline Basile; Camillo; Luigi; Carlo; Mrs. Carmela Imbelloni; Concenzio and Domenic. Res .: 24 Bolton St., Marlboro.
DE BIASE, VINCENT-Proprietor of Ultra Clothing Co. of Boston, makers of men's and young men's clothing since 1939. Office: 6581/2
Washington St., Olympia Theatre Bldg., Boston.
DE BIASI, DOMENIC-Electrical and civil engineer. Born Boston, March 11, 1907. Son of Antonio De Biasi and Rosina Rucco. Graduated: St. Anthony's Parochial School in 1920; Mechanic Arts High School, 1924; Northeastern University School of Engineering, 1929, B.E.E. Civil Engi- neer for Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Formerly with Stone and Web- ster Engineering Corp., Electrical Design Division. Married Theresa Agrip- pino of Boston, June 6, 1935. Children: Gerard Anthony and Roberta Ann. Member and past grand of Ausonia Council, K. of C. and member Mt. Hope Italian American Citizen's Club. Fond of baseball and football. Hobby: photography. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Sorbo di Serpico, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1888, settling in Boston. Res .: 524 Hyde Park Ave., Roslindale.
DE BIASIO, PHILIP-Attorney-at-Law. Born Lawrence, Aug. 27, 1906. Son of Andrea De Biasio and Arcangela Colapietro. Graduated from Haver- hill High School in 1925 and Suffolk University Law School in 1929, LL.B. In general practice in Haverhill since 1929. Member: Essex County and Haverhill Bar Associations; Mass. and Maine Bars and U. S. District Court; Master Chancery; land court title examiner; director, vice-president, and attorney of the Italian American Credit Union; treasurer of Lincoln Repub- lican Club; on Republican city Com'tee; Italian American Voters Club; Pen- tucket Club; Order Sons of Italy; on Board of Old Age Assistance. His father was born in Teano, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Lawrence, later in Haverhill. Had two children: Philip and Rose. Office: 191 Merrimack St. Res .: 32 Lowell Ave., Haverhill.
DE BONIS, COSMO ANDREW - Attorney-at-Law. Born Somerville, Aug. 21, 1915. Son of Nicholas DeBonis and Carmina Taglino. Grad- uated from Medford High school; Boston University, 1938, A.B., 1939, L.L.B. In general practice in Medford since 1939. Served as Captain in U. S. Army, World War II in Europe, took part in seven invasions, award- ed bronze star and the presidential citation. Member of local, state, and national bar associations, the American Legion and V.F. W. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of golf, tennis, art and classical music. His father was born in Elena-Gaeta, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906, settling in Somerville, in the brokerage and insurance business. Has the follow- ing two children: Cosmo Andrew, and Marie, married to Edward King of Arkansas. Office 5 High St. Res .: 85 Alexander Ave., Medford.
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DECARO, FRANK JOSEPH-Pharmacist and assistant manager, "Lig- getts", Worcester. Born Worcester, April 6, 1905. Son of Cosimo Decaro and Vincenzina Cozzolina. Graduated from High School of Commerce. Pharmacist since 1921. Married Rosaria Paladino of Worcester, March 28, 1932. Children: Rosylin Rita, and Frances. Member of Mass. State Guard. Fond of baseball, football, golf, travel and grand opera. His father was born in Vaccarizzo, Cosenza, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Worcester, where he was in the service of Boston-Albany Railroad for 40 years. Mother, a native of same town. They had the following children: Frank J., of this sketch; Santa, married to Anthony Simone; Joseph F., an attorney in Washington, D. C .; Rose, married to Rocco Morano; Helen, mar- ried to Fred Forand; Dorothy, a stenographer; Samuel, in U. S. Army over- seas; and Ruth, a stenographer, all of whom are graduated from Worcester High Schools. Res .: 39 Adams St., Worcester.
DE CAROLIS, DOMENICO ANTONIO-Born Castello Alvito, Frosinone, Italy, Aug. 26, 1882. Son of Michele De Carolis and Felicetta Gentile. Edu- cated in the public schools of his native town, and served in the Italian army. Came to America in 1909 settling in Leominster. In the service of Lovell General Hospital since 1942. Formerly with the Standard Proxo- loid Co. for 24 years. Married Beatrice Faccenda of Castello Alvito, Sept. 8, 1908. Children: Michael Baker; Jennie, married to Crescenzo Del Bove; Macy, married to Italo Mezzanotte; Lucia, married to Wolfredo Siccard; Ralph, U. S. Army, overseas; Arthur, is 1st class petty officer, U. S. Army overseas; and Victor, U. S. Army overseas. Member of Santa Maria del Campo Society. Has a sister Pasqua, married to Giovanni Delle Chiaie of Leominster. Res .: 38 Webber St., Leominster.
DE CANDIO, GEORGE-Businessman. Born Hartford, Conn., Aug. 19, 1910. Son of Mario De Candio and Rose Ardelini. Educated in the public schools. Proprietor of George's Shoe Repairing-specializing in shoe clean- ing and dyeing, 95 Broadway, Springfield since 1929. Married Anne Disa- bella of Hartford, Conn., Jan. 9, 1933, (a graduate of Bulkley High School). They have two children: Joan Carol and George Anthony. Mr. De Candio is member of Order Sons of Italy in America; and of Christopher Columbus Country Club. Fond of football, basketball, hockey, travelling and popular music. His father was born in Terlizzi, Bari, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Hartford, where he engaged as stone mason and worked on some of the finest buildings in Hartford. Had the following children: George, Mary, Pasquale, Margaret and Frances. Res .: 20 Longhill St., Springfield.
DE CECCA, FRANK LOUIS-Proprietor, White City Cafe, Inc., 428 Moody St., Waltham. Born Wakefield, Aug. 14, 1901. Son of Angelo De Cecca and Jessie Capitello. Graduated from Wakefield High School in 1919. In business since 1943. Married Margaret Burke of Brookline, July 4, 1942, a graduate of Everett High School. Children: Francis Daniel and Ruth Mary. Mr. De Cecca served in U. S. Army World War II overseas. Was honorably discharged Oct., 1944. Member: American Legion, K. of C. and Elks. Res .: Elm St., Waltham.
DECEMBRELE, AUGUSTINE STANLEY-Manager, Washington Liquor Store 562 Washington St., Canton. Born East Boston, April 16, 1918. Son of John Decembrele and Eda Iacono. Graduated from Canton High School and attended Boston University School of Business Administration. Veteran U. S. Army combat infantryman in the battle of Central Europe, World War II. Member: American Legion and Canton Town Club. In High School he was member of varsity football, basketball and track teams (undefeated football team of 1935). Also plays semi-professional football. His father was born in Bellona Caserta, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912, set- tling in Boston, later in Canton, where he engages in the market and liquor business. Has the following two children: Lena, married to Joseph
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Carrara of Stoughton and Augustine Stanley of this writing. Res .: 99 Leonard St., Canton.
DE CENZO, JAMES ANTHONY-District office Representative, Metro- politan Ins. Co., Framingham. Born Carthage, N. Y., March 10. 1909. Son of Peter De Cenzo (Di Cenzo) and Theresa Di Fonzo. Graduated from Marl- boro High School and attended Bentley School of Accounting and Finance. With Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., since Feb. 29, 1932. Office representative since Nov. 6, 1936. Married Stella Brodeur of Marlboro, Aug. 23, 1931. Member Eagles and Christopher Columbus Society. His father was born in Petrano, Aquila, Italy. Came to America in 1898 settling in New Haven, later in Marlboro. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Gabriel; Mrs. Grace Pizzuti; Joseph, Asst. Mgr., Metropolitan Ins. Co. of Clinton; James A., Anthony, Ins. Agent of Metropolitan Ins. Co., now in U. S. Army over- seas, holder of Purple Heart; Mrs. Rose Pizzeri; Mrs. Anne Duplin; Mrs. Angelina Garceau; Mrs. Marguerite Ingle; and Peter in U. S. Navy. Res .: 49 Gorman Rd., Framingham.
DE CENZO, JOSEPH J .- Manager, Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Clinton. Born Carthage, N. Y., Feb. 16, 1907. Son of Peter De Cenzo and Theresa Di Fonzo. Graduated from Marlboro High School. Special courses at Boston University. In the service of Metropolitan Insurance Co. since Feb. 4, 1929. In the Clinton area since Feb. 25, 1935. Married Frances Pietro of Marlboro, June 21, 1931, a graduate of Marlboro High School. One son- J. Michael, born Aug. 17, 1944. Member: Chamber of Commerce; Rotary Club; leading knight at the Elks; Bolton Country Club; active in civic affairs and sponsor of every worthy cause for the good of his community. Fond of baseball, golf, fishing, and a noted bridge player. His father, a native of Petrano, Aquila, Italy, came to America in 1898, settling in New Haven, later in Marlboro. See brother's sketch. Res .: 82 Cedar St., Clinton.
DE CESARE, FRANK-Physician and surgeon, brother to Dr. Nicandro De Cesare. Born Lawrence, Oct. 23, 1911. Son of Frank De Cesare and Matilda Campopiano. Graduated from Lawrence High; St. John's Prepara- tory School and Middlesex University School of Medicine in 1937, M.D. Interne at Clover Hill Hospital and at St. Francis Hospital of New York. In general practice in Lawrence since 1940. Enlisted in the U. S. Army, May, 1942. Promoted Captain, Sept., 1943, now stationed at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D. C. He was one of the first medico enlisters from greater Lawrence and the first to suffer wounds, while in battle in the New Guinea area, where he was awarded the Purple Heart for bravery. Married Rita Bronder of Methuen, a former public school teacher. Dr. De Cesare is member of national, state and local medical associations; the Italian College Club, etc. His father, a native of Marzano Appio, Naples, Italy, came to America in 1893, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Lawrence. Office: 57 Jackson St., Lawrence.
DE CESARE, NICANDRO F .- Surgeon. Born Lawrence, Sept. 2, 1895. Son of Frank De Cesare and Matilda Campopiano. Graduated: Lawrence High in 1915, and Tufts College Medical School in 1920, M.D. Interne at Lawrence General Hospital. Special studies in clinics in Germany, France, and England. In general practice in Lawrence since 1921. Served in U. S. Army World Was I as Lieut. in the medical corps. Founded the Clover Hill Hospital in 1923, where he is surgeon-in-chief, Lawrence Public School phy- sician; examiner of local draft board No. 79, selective service; Fellow in the American and Mass. Medical Assn's., past president Greater Lawrence Medical Association. Member: N. E. Gynecological and Obstetrical So- ciety; Lawrence Medical Club; Aesculopian Club; Rotary Club; Italian American W. W. Veterans and American Legion. Married Ida Victoria Moulton, R.N., of Eliot, Maine, Oct. 5, 1921. Children: Francis Moulton, graduate of N. E. Aircraft School, in U. S. Army Air Corps; Donald Harvey, graduate of St. John's Prep. School, in U. S. Army; Beverley Ann, student
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at Abbott Academy. Dr. De Cesare's father was born in Marzano Appio, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1893, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Lawrence, where he engaged in foreign banking. He took deep interest in the welfare of his countrymen and was promoter of every worthy cause. Had the following children: Nicandro F., Mrs. Laura Caldarone, Supt. of Clover Hill Hospital; Anthony W., Armand E., of Buffalo, N. Y., Supervisor at Curtis Wright; Ada E., is secretary of Clover Hill Hospital; Rose, married to Dr. George L. Lenatre; Lena, public school teacher in Methuen; Frank, physician, now Captain in U. S. Army Medical Corps. Office: 57 Jackson St. Res .: 510 Prospect St., Methuen.
DE CESARE, VICTOR E .- Proprietor-New York Beauty Salon, 246 Boston St., Dorchester. Born Nocera Superiore, Salerno, Italy, Nov. 11, 1896. Son of Omia De Cesare and Maria Angrisani. Educated in the public schools of Bologna, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1923. Learned the art of beautician in New York City. In business in Dorchester since 1935. Mar- ried Lucia De Bonis of Roccapiemonte, Salerno, Italy, July 5, 1922. Mr. De Cesare is member of Hesperia Lodge A. F. & A. M. and all masonic degrees up to the Shrines, including the Aleppo Temple and Eastern Star Reliance, Chapter 62 of So. Boston. Fond of traveling, art and music. Served in World War I. Was awarded Croix de Guerre and other medals. His father, also a native of Nocera, Italy, came to America in 1904. Res .: 246 Boston St., Dorchester.
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