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DE CHRISTOFORO, ANTHONY-Investigator and Adjuster, Boston Consolidated Gas Co. Born Boston, March 14, 1907. Son of Emanuele De Christoforo and Angelina Todisco. Graduated East Boston High School in 1924. Studied general public relations two years with Professor Frank Zaker of Boston. In the service of Consolidated Gas Co. since 1925. Mar- ried Mary Gallerani of Boston, Sept. 3, 1932. Children: Marion and Robert. Member of U. S. Coast Guard-temporary reserve. Was prominent in all sports in high school. Father, born in Torre Nocelle, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1889. Settled in Boston in 1905, engaged as stone cutter over 40 years. "The Eagle Fountain", one of his works, is situated in front of St. Anthony's Church in Revere. Father of nine children. Res .: 376 Lovell St., East Boston.
DE CICCIO, EDWARD G .- Social Work Supervisor. Born Fall River, May 24, 1912. Son of Emilio De Ciccio and Emilia De Luca. Graduated from Durfee High School in 1930. Attended Providence College and R. I. State College. In the field of Social Work in Fall River since 1933, supervisor since 1941. Married Helen L. Hennessey of Fall River, May 3, 1941, a graduate of Durfee High. Children: Paul, born Jan. 26, 1942. Member of Knights of Columbus. Fond of football, baseball, travel, music and stamp collecting. His father was born in Vegliardi Galluccio, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Fall River, where he has been proprietor of the Modern Barber Shop. Res .: 770 Bedford St., Fall River.
DE CICCO, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Main St., Bowlaway, Milford. Born Milford, Feb. 8, 1899. Son of Carmine De Cicco and Giovannina Misci. Educated in the public schools. In bowling alley business since 1942. Mar- ried Rose Maria Lumento of Milford, April 20, 1925. Children: Mario, a graduate of Framingham High School is in U. S. Navy; Lorraine, Anthony, Jr., and Marie are students. Mr. De Cicco served in U. S. Navy, as musi- cian, World War I. Member: American Legion and Italian World War Veterans. His father was born in Apice, Benevento, Italy. Came to America in 1888, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford, where he engaged as granite cutter. Had the following children: Luigi, a physician in Fitch- burg, is in U. S. Navy; Anthony; Joseph, is restauranteur in Leominster; Mrs. Rose Piscitello; and Charles, a graduate of Boston College is in U. S. Navy. Res .: 83 Beacon St., Framingham.
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DE CICCO, PAUL-Proprietor, La Conga Restaurant, Boston. Born Ortona De'Marsi, Aquila, Italy, Dec. 24, 1895. Son of Luigi De Cicco and Esmeralda Pecce. Education : English High School; Comer Business School; Fisher's Business School and Bentley School of Accounting and Finance. In business since 1934. Formerly U. S. Immigrant inspector, 1925-33; City of Boston Constable for five years; and in the service of Stabile Bank. for two years. Veteran U: S. Army World War I in France, was awarded medals for bravery. Married Anne Carangelo of Boston, Nov. 10, 1932, a graduate of Girls High and of Bryant and Stratton Commercial School. Member: American Legion; 308 Reg. Inf. Assoc. of New York City; and organizer of North-end Post 144, V. F. W. His father came to U. S. in 1881, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston, where he engaged as grocer, contractor, and liquor business. Had the following children: Paul; Amedeo; George, a Doctor in Pharmacy, is in U. S. Army overseas; Frederick, an attorney in Los Angeles, California; Bettina and Elizabeth. Res .: 65 Boston St., Somerville.
DE CICCO, PHILIP-President, G. De Cicco Inc., Wholesale Novelties- New England's largest importers of toys, 115 Washington St., Boston. Born Monacilioni, Campobasso, Italy, April 5, 1887. Son of Giuseppe De Cicco and Filomena Massa. Came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools and served in U. S. Army World War I. In business since 1922. Married Marion Cass of Boston in 1940. Member: American Legion and V. F. W. Active in civic affairs. Fond of travel, and music. His father who came to U. S. in 1887 was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Boston. Had the following children: Philip; Ernest; Anthony (sec'ty of above firm); Frank (treas. of above firm); Giovannina; and Felicia. Res .: 107 Elm St., Belmont.
DE CIERO, DOMENIC-Proprietor, Parmenter Sq. Market, 116 E. Main St., Marlboro. Born Casalnuovo Monterotaro, Foggia, Italy, Feb. 1, 1903. Son of Francesco De Ciero and Giuseppina Maucini. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1917, settling in Marlboro. In busi- ness since 1925. Member: Italian American Political Club; and Order Sons of Italy. Fond of bocce, bowling, travel, and grand opera. His father came to America in 1912. Had the following children: Mrs. Marianna Dallavalle; Domenic; Mrs. Filomena Fino; Mrs. Angelina Scaccioti; Louis, is in U. S. Army in Belgium; Alfred, is in U. S. Army Air Corps, Sgt. mechanic ground crew. Res .: 76 Francis St., Marlboro.
DeCLEMENTE, VINCENZO-Proprietor, V. DeClemente Dept. Store, 272 North Main St., Mansfield. Born Santapollinare, Frosinone, Italy, Jan. 4, 1897. Son of Carlo DeClemente and Maria DiMambro. Attended public schools here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1913. In business in Mansfield since 1916. Married Maddalena Buratti of Mansfield, June 3, 1918, a na- tive of Bassano Sutri, Roma, Italy. Children: Maria, secretary to her father; Dora, is manager of the father's department store-both grad- uates of Mansfield High; Carl, is graduate of Coyle High School of Taun- ton and Rita. Mr. DeClemente is member: Order Sons of Italy; The Mazzini Society; K. of C .; and Mass. Shoe Retailers Association. His father was a landowner in Italy. Had the following children: Vincenzo; Mrs. Elisa Vita of Italy; Enrico, a tailor in Boston; Luigi of Mansfield; and Eugenio, tailor in Providence. Res .: 272 North Main St., Mansfield.
DeCRISTOFORO, ALBERICO-Field Supervisor, Whiting's Milk Co., of Boston. Born Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, July 26, 1889. Son of Modestino DeCristoforo and Luigia Diorio. Came to U. S. in 1896, settling in Boston. Graduated from the Eliot School. In the service of Whiting's Milk Co. since 1919. Field supervisor since 1930. Married Ursula Pastore of Boston, July 26, 1914. Children: Augustine, married to Catherine Arno; Frank, married to Carmela DeMicco; Louise; Carl (in U. S. Army Air Force) ; Helen; John (in U. S. Navy) ; Florence; James and Michael
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(twins) ; Chiarina and Julietta. Mr. DeCristoforo's father came to U. S. in the early 90's, settling in Boston, as stone cutter. Had following chil- dren: late Erminio; Fiorinda; Carmine; Giovanni; Alesandrina; late Vincenzo; Carlo, and Americo. Res: 476 Winthrop St., Winthrop.
DE CRISTOFORO, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Joe Christy's Smoke Shop, 319 Hanover St., Boston. Born Boston, Jan. 21, 1922. Son of Olimpio De Cristo- foro and Michelina Dello Russo. Educated in the Boston Public Schools. In business since 1945. Married to Joanne Rita Calabelli of Boston July 8, 1945, a graduate of Girls High School and of Bryant and Stratton Com. School. Mr. De Cristoforo is active in civic and political affairs. Fond of all sports. Lover of travel and music. His father, proprietor of the Christy's Cash and Carry store of North Sq. for nearly 40 years, is a native of Chiusano, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in early 1900 settling in Boston, as wholesale tobacconist. Has the following children: Sister Titus of the Order of St. Joseph's; Mrs. Angelina D'Amelio; Carmela; Angie, married to George Reppucci, a Boston contractor; Dora, married to Sgt. John Fullerton; Joseph; Matteo, is in U. S. Army in Italy; Fiore, is in U. S. Army in Eng- land; and Mario. Res .: 402 Commercial St., Boston.
DE CRISTOFORO, PAUL-Instructor of woodworking and photography -Brandeis Vocational High School, Boston. Born Pratola Peligna, Aquila, Italy, May 22, 1905. Son of Domenico De Cristoforo and Palma Colella. In America since 1910. Graduated from Boston English High School, Franklin Institute and Fitchburg State Teachers' College. Special courses at North- eastern University, Boston Teachers' College, and at Manzoni Studio. Teacher at Brandeis Vocational High School since 1941. Formerly in the contracting business with his father. Deeply interested in civic affairs, especially in settlement work. Competed for the East Boston Social Center Council, Camps at Westford, Mass., valued at $400,000. Fond of football, boxing, bowling. Hobbies-crafts and playing the violin. Married Cecilia Barbarossa of East Boston, June 18, 1927. Children: Joan Marie and Carol Ann. His father came to America in 1906 settling in Boston, in the con- tracting business for over 40 years. Res .: 30 West Eagle St., East Boston.
DE CROSTA, LIBERO-Proprietor of Crosta the Florist, 351 Cambridge St., Cambridge. Born Cerreto Sannita, Benevento, Italy, Dec. 19, 1884. Son of Stefano De Crosta and Maria Varrone. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1901. In the flower business in Cambridge since 1920. Married Antonette Pisanello of Brockton on Thanks- giving Day of 1915. Children: Stephen (served in World War II) and Joseph Mario, a student of Northeastern University. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America; San Antonino and San Rocco Society; and Holy Name Society. Fond of traveling, baseball, music and opera. Res .: 349 Cam- bridge St., Cambridge.
DE DOMENICIS, ANGELO P .- Insurance Agent. Born West Boylston, Mass., Nov. 22, 1900. Son of Secondino De Domenicis and Appollonia Nigro. Educated in the public schools of Boston. In the service of John Hancock Ins. Co. since 1937. Formerly with the Metropolitan Ins. Co. for seven years. Married Regina Cassetina of East Boston, Sept. 24, 1927. Children: Barbara and Joseph. Fond of baseball, football, hockey and music. Father, born at San Sebastiano, Aquila, Italy, came to America in 1896 settling in Boston. Worked for the Consolidated Gas Co. for 36 years. Res .: 87 Evens St., Medford.
DE FALCO, VINCENT J .- Proprietor of Vincent J. De Falco Trucking Co., 164 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Born Worcester, Jan. 4, 1903. Son of Antonio De Falco and Jennie Pepe. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1919. President and treasurer of City Oil Co., Inc. President of Falcon Realty Co., director of Worcester Bituminous Co., vice-president of Dump Truck Division of Motor Truck Club of Mass. Married Margaret F. Murphy of Worcester, Oct. 7, 1929. Two children: Robert A., and Mar-
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jorie. Mr. De Falco is a man of many activities, deeply interested in civic affairs. Is among the most successful and progressive Italian American businessmen in Worcester. His father was born in Atena Lucania, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1885, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Worcester. Had the following children: Alice, married to Al- fonse Gentile; Vincent, Anthony, Jennie, and Joseph. Res .: 26 Shrewsbury St., Worcester.
DeFELICE, JAMES VINCENT-Business Agent, United Shoe Workers of America CIO, Local 1, 127 Dover St., Boston. Born Leveri, Naples, Italy, May 23, 1890. Son of Carmine DeFelice and Crestina Schettina. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Lynn. With United Shoe Workers of America since 1937. Formerly with Shoe Workers Labor Organizations for 20 years. Active in civic and political affairs. Married Louise Gar- borina of Lynn, June 17, 1914. Children: Joseph, graduate English High, serving in U. S. Navy since 1935, is Lieut., took part invasions of Nor- mandy and Pacific; Carmen, attended English High, veteran U. S. Army, invasions of Africa and Italy, awarded five battle stars; Myra, graduate English High, married to Thomas Griffin; Vincent, graduate St. Mary's Parochial High and attended Tufts School of Engineering, in U. S. Navy, radio technician; Patrick, in U. S. Marines, and James V. Jr., is student. Mr. DeFelice has following brothers and sisters: Joseph, prof. of economics in Italy; Pasquale, in restaurant business in Los Angeles, Calif .; Rose, Annina, Adelina, Concetta and Assunta. Res: 17 Beyer Pl., East Lynn.
DE FEO, ALFREDO-Born Avellino, Italy, May 8, 1904. Son of Luigi De Feo and Anna Concetta Bianco. Attended the elementary and Technical Schools of Avellino. Served in the Italian Army as royal carabiniere. Came to America in 1924 settling in Wakefield, where he has since been in the service of National Mats and Matting Co. Married Lena De Vito of Wakefield, April 24, 1927. Children: Luigi Mario; Mary and Louise (twins). Member: Eagles; Chairman of Italian local Democratic Com'tee; Founder of Order of Sons of Italy in Wakefield and venerable for five years; Presi- dent of Holy Mary of Carmine Society; was among the founders of the Lincoln Society and President for two years. Active in civic affairs and takes deep interest in the welfare of his people. His father, who came to U. S. in 1898, lived in Paterson, N. J. Had the following children: Mrs. Carmela Venezia; Angelo; Mrs. Ersilia Giordano; Mrs. Maria La Sala and Ernesto. Res .: 89 Albion St., Wakefield.
DeFEO, AMEDEO JOSEPH-Physician and Surgeon, in Everett. Born Revere, Aug. 14, 1909. Son of Vincenzo DeFeo and Giovannina also De- Feo. Graduated: Everett High; Wayne University, and Middlesex Univer- sity, 1935, M.D. Interne at Middlesex Hospital, Cambridge; St. Anthony's Hospital, Columbus, Ohio; Women's Hospital, Detroit, and U. S. Marine Hospital of Detroit. Practiced in Monson, Massachusetts, 1938-42; asso- ciated with Dr. F. F. Walter, industrial surgeon of Cleveland, Ohio 1943- 45. On courtesy staff : Whidden Memorial Hospital; Revere General Hos- pital; Otis General Hospital and Charlesgate Hospital. Fellow, Mass. Medical Society. Member Order Sons of Italy and Lynn Doctor's Club. First to sponsor and to organize St. Anthony's Italian Church of Everett. Married Mable Leota Miller of Milan, Mich., April 2, 1938, a graduate nurse of St. Vincent Hospital School of Nursing, of Toledo, Ohio. Dr. DeFeo's parents were born in Sala Serino, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1901. Had following children: Nicola; Louis; Carmela (Serino) ; Amedeo; Armando; Mary (Galliford); Alberina (Forni); Antonetta; Angelina (Annise), and Iolanda (Rauseo). Office and Res: 640 Broad- way, Everett. .
DE FEO, ANGELO-Born Avellino, Italy, Sept. 8, 1892. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1908. Settled in Wakefield in 1912, where he has been employed as mets weaver and as foreman with
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W.P.A. With Welfare Dept. and with Wakefield Highway Dept. for over 20 years. Married late Annunziata Evangelista of Wakefield, Sept. 28, 1913. Children: Louis, a graduate of Wakefield Evening High School, is veteran U. S. Army, World War II; Alfredo, is in U. S. Army; Victor; Ralph, is in U. S. Army in England, wounded in battle of Luxemburg; Con- cetta; Gilda; and Angelo. Mr. De Feo is member of Eagles; former Presi- dent and Vice-President of Italian American Citizens Club; former Treas- urer, Secretary, and President of Holy Mary of Carmine Society; Venerable and grand delegate Order Sons of Italy. Active in civic and political affairs. Four times nominated for the jury. His father, who came to America in 1898, lived in Paterson, N. J. Had the following children: Mrs. Carmela Venezia; Angelo; Mrs. Ersilia Giordano; Mrs. Maria La Sala and Ernesto. Res .: 13 Brook Ave., Wakefield.
DeFEO, DASCO-Manager DeFeo Bros., Carpenters, Builders, Cabinet Makers, 54 Ferry St., Everett. Born Volturara, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 13, 1920. Son of Michael DeFeo and Celia Di Marino. In U. S. since 1923. Graduated from Everett High School. In business since 1940. Veteran U. S. Marines, World War II, in the Pacific. Took part in the invasion of Marianas Island. Awarded three battle stars. Member, Marine Corps League. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, and travel. His father came to U. S. in 1914, settling in Boston, veteran Italian army, World War I, wounded. Was awarded Croix de Guerre for bravery. Has following children: Dasco; Nicholas (U. S. Navy Seabees, in the Pacific); Alfred, and Ines, are students. Res: 54 Ferry St., Everett.
DE FEO, GUIDO WILLIAM-Police Officer. Born East Boston, June 4, 1921. Son of Antonio De Feo and Angelina Marranzini. Educated in East Boston elementary and high schools. In the Police Dept. since April 3, 1945. Veteran U. S. Army, World War II, where he took part in the Hawaii, Midway, and Guadalcanal Campaigns in the Pacific. Married Vincenza Siraco of East Boston, May 7, 1944, a graduate of East Boston High. Officer De Feo is member of V.F.W. Fond of baseball, football, swimming, travel and music. His father, a native of the Province of Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in 1906. Lived in Fitchburg. In East Boston since. 1921. Had the following children: Joseph, William (U. S. Army), Albert, Mrs. Angela Ellis, Jennie, Mrs. Mary Toscano, and Guido William. Res .: 25 Eutaw St., East Boston.
DE FERRARI, EMILIA F .- Born Boston. Educated: Academy of Sacred Heart of Newton and Katharine Gibbs Secretarial School. One of the founders and incorporators, of the Home for Italian Children in Jamaica Plain and former director of Mass. Italian Historical Society. Together with her sister Louise have been engaged in assisting Italian immigrants and their children without remuneration. Daughters of Giovanni Battista De Ferrari, a native of Ferrada, Cicagna, Italy, came to U. S. as a young man in 1856 with his wife Caterina Lagorio, and brought up a family of nine children. He became prominent in the business world and established with his sons one of the largest and most successful business houses in Boston, the firm of G. B. De Ferrari & Sons, importers, wholesalers and retailers of foreign and domestic fruits and vegetables. He was member of various organizations and always ready to help his less fortunate neigh- bors, inculcating same desire in his children as a duty. Died in 1907 beloved and highly respected in the community for his many charities and high ideals. Address: 464 Harvard St., Brookline.
DE FERRARI, LOUIS M .- Proprietor, A. De Ferrari and Sons, Central Sq., Stoneham. Born Boston Oct. 2, 1877. Son of Agostino De Ferrari and Maria Crovo. Graduated from Stoneham High in 1896 and attended Burdett College. His father was born in Ferrada, Genoa, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1871, lived in Boston. Settled in Stoneham in 1885, where he established his fruit business now carried on by his sons Louis and Austin. He was the pioneer Italian settler of Stoneham and the first to enter the fruit business in the town. Had the following children: Louis M .; Theresa, graduate
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Stoneham High, attended Burdett College, married to the late Joseph Lavezzo; Susie, graduate Stoneham High and Boston Normal, is former school teacher, married to Arthur Ledwith; Roy Joseph, graduate Melrose High, Dartmouth College A.B., Princeton M.A., and Ph.D., honor student, is general secretary, Catholic University in Washington, D. C., author of numerous books and married to Evelyn Biggi of Dorchester; Harry A., grad- uate Melrose High; Dartmouth College, A.M., Harvard, M.A., University of Penn., Ph.D., is professor at the Catholic University of Washington; and Austin A., is associated with his brother Louis in business, married to Annita Ranieri. Res .: 272 Tremont St., Melrose.
DE FERRARI, ROY JOSEPH-Secretary General, The Catholic Univer- sity of America, Washington, D. C. Born Stoneham, Mass., June 1, 1890. Son of Agostino De Ferrari and Maria Crovo. Graduated: Dartmouth Col- lege in 1912, A.B., Princeton University in 1913, M.A., 1915, Ph.D. Hon- orary degree Doctor of Laws, Providence College in 1939. Instructor in classics at Princeton University in 1916. Began teaching at Catholic Uni- versity as Associate Professor in Classics in 1917, later Professor of Greek and Latin and head of that Department. While teaching at Catholic Uni- versity he undertook administrative work. Director of the Summer Session since 1929. Appointed Dean of the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences in 1930, remaining in that position until he was appointed Secretary General of the University in 1937. Member: Phi Beta Kappa; Linguistic Society of America; Mediaeval Society of America; American Philological Assn .; Classical Association of Middle Atlantic States; The Catholic Educational Assn .; and Fellow of Mediaeval Academy of America. Author of numerous books and articles. Among his most recent publications are the Concord- ance of Ovid, Concordance of Statius, and the Concordance of Lucan. At present working on a Latin-English Lexicon of St. Thomas Aquinas.
DE FILIPPO, GEORGE JOSEPH-Proprietor-Revere Monumental Co. and Woodlawn Memorials, 315 Elm St., Everett. Born East Boston, Feb. 22, 1913. Son of Antimo De Filippo and Margaret De Simone. Graduated from Revere High School in 1931. Studied stone cutting and sculpturing in Everett for five years. Married Mary Ann O'Neill of Winthrop, August 30, 1937. Children: George, Jr., Arthur and Mary Ann. Mr. De Filippo is deeply interested in civic and political affairs of Mass. Fond of all sports and prominent in boxing circles. His father was born in the vicinity of Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1894 settling in Boston, where he en- gaged in stone cutting for 37 years. Res .: 283 Beach St., Revere.
DE FILIPPO, GIULIO ANTHONY-Manager of Martignetti Grocery Co., Inc., Hanover St., Boston. Born Vietri sul Mare, Salerno, Italy, Jan. 2, 1902. Son of Giulio De Filippo and Rose Bertelli. Was brought to America in 1905. Settled in Boston, where he attended the public schools. In the service of Martignetti Grocery Co., Inc., since 1926. Married Elizabeth Romano (a former piano teacher of Boston), June 20, 1926. Children: An- thony, Robert, Edward and John. Favorite activities are baseball, football, travelling. A lover of music. Res .: 17 Ernst St., Roxbury.
DE FILIPPO, SALVATORE-Proprietor-Adam, Glove Inc., 151 Adam St., Newton. Born Centrache, Catanzaro, Italy. Son of Joseph De Filippo and Maria Migliano. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1911 settling in Newton. In business since 1932. Mar- ried Anna Mascia of Newton, April 8, 1917. Children: Maria, Joseph (U. S. Army), Louis and Leanor. Mr. De Filippo is fond of all sports and a lover of travel and music. His father, who came to America in the early 80's, traveled extensively throughout the U. S .; now in Italy. Res .: 211 Watertown St., Watertown.
DE FILIPPO, VINCENT-Travelling Dept .- Stabile Bank and Trust Co. of Boston. Born Boston, March 25, 1906. Son of Giulio De Filippo and Rose Bertelli. Graduated from Boston Public Latin School in 1921. Special
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courses at the American Institute of Banking. In the service of Stabile Bank and Trust Co. since 1922. Married Florence Ippolito of East Boston, July 9, 1924. Children: Rose Marie and Vincent, Jr. Fond of baseball, foot- ball, hockey, a lover of travelling and music. Hobby-reading and photog- raphy. His father was born at Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1905 settling in Boston. Res .: 372 Sumner St., East Boston.
DE FINA, JOSEPH HENRY-Proprietor of De Fina's Men's Apparel Store, 30-32 Main St., Medford Sq., Medford. Born Providence, R. I., Dec. 9, 1901. Son of Vincent De Fina and Antonette Guerreri. Educated at East Boston High School. In business since 1942. Formerly buyer for O'Brien's Men's Store of Medford. Married Emma Finocchi of Brighton, April 25, 1928. Children: Helen Agnes, and Joseph Vincent. Member: B.P.O.E., K. of C., past president, Kiwanis Club; vice-president, Chamber of Commerce. His father was born in Potenza, Italy. Came to America in 1890 settling in Boston, where he was in the service of the "Providence Journal", later with "Boston Herald". Had following six children: Mildred, married to Finton Fowler; Victoria, married to Joseph Romano; Michael, captain in U. S .. Army, World War II, awarded silver star for bravery; Guido, City of Med- ford employee; Evelyn, married to Phillip Wiggin. Res .: 80 Lawrence Road, Medford.
DEFINO, HELEN MILDRED-Secretary to City Clerk, City Hall, Worcester. Born Worcester, Feb. 15, 1905. Daughter of Andrew Defino and Mary Paletta. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1923. In the service of City of Worcester since 1926, being the first American of Italian descent in Worcester employed in that department. Fond of golf, travelling, art, reading, plays the piano. Her father was born in vicinity of Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1890 settling in Worcester, where he engaged in the grocery business for over 30 years. Had the following chil- dren: Helen of above sketch; Frank, a graduate of High School of Com- merce, a salesman; Esther, a graduate of North High School (honor stu- dent) and from Mass. State Teachers College, married to Stephen Avidian; and Edward, a graduate of High School of Commerce. Res .: 12 McRae St., Worcester.
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