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DE FRANCESCO, SANTO-Flour Dealer. Born Castanea delle Furie, Messina, Italy, April 16, 1882. Son of Pasquale De Francesco and Domenica Agostino. Educated here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Salem, where he engaged in the baking field later as flour dealer. Married Natale Candelora Caruso of Salem, July 4, 1912. One daughter Nancy, a pianist and teacher of pianoforte, married to Thomas J. Oliva of Roxbury- serving in U. S. Navy. Mr. De Francesco is member of Chamber of Com- merce since 1920; honorary member of Christopher Columbus Society; Chairman Italians of Salem Red Cross; and Liberty Bond drives; Italian Relief Chairman in the great Salem Fire of 1914. Member San Giovanni Battista Society of Boston. Active in civic, political and welfare movements. Fond of travel, art, and music. Res .: 11 Wisteria St., Salem.
DE FRONZO, ALPHONSE-Proprietor of Benbrook Pharmacy, 149 Ben- nington St., East Boston. Born East Boston, July 30, 1908. Son of Joseph De Fronzo and Serafina Cosato. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1924 and from Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1930. Registered pharma- cist since 1930. In business since 1934. Married Rose Dente (a former public school teacher), of East Boston. Oct. 10, 1937. Children: Rosalie and Allen. Member: Mass. Pharmaceutical Assoc. and Aviation Cadet; informa- tion committeeman. Fond of football, boxing, travelling and music. His father was born at Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in East Boston, engaged in the tailoring business for over 40 years. Res .: 31 Seaview Ave., East Boston.
DE GIACOMO FRANK F .- Lawyer and Asst. District Claim Attorney, N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. Born Boston. Aug. 3, 1896. Son of Josenh De Giacomo and Rose Marie Seminara. Graduated: English High and Suffolk
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University Law School (1924 LL.B.). In the service of N. Y., N. H. & H. R. R. Co. since 1915. Member of Justinian Law Society. Married Frances Bruno of Boston, July 4, 1917. Children: Joseph, a graduate of English High; is veteran U. S. Army Air Corps. Was awarded the Purple Heart, the air medal and presidential citation; Rose Marie, a graduate of Girls High, is married to Albert Nolan of the U. S. Army; Foster, a graduate of English High, is attending Dartmouth V.12 program, U. S. Marines; and William is student. Mr. De Giocomo's father, a graduate of University of Naples, was born in Cassano al Ionio, Cosenza, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1894 settling in Boston. Had the following children: Frank F., Albina, Gaetano, Lydia, Alfred, Sylvia and Carl. Res .: 220 Hamilton St., Dorchester. DE GIACOMO, FRED L .- Physician and Orthopedic Surgeon. Born Boston, June 17, 1910. Son of Leonard De Giacomo and Frances Pennini. Graduated from Dorchester High School in 1926 and from Tufts College pre-medical and medical in 1933, M.D. Interne at Cambridge City Hospital. In general practice in Dorchester since 1934. On staff as orthopedic sur- geon at Cambridge City Hospital; St. Margaret's Hospital and Harley Hos- pital. Married Katheleen C. Tyrell (a graduate nurse) of Boston, July 26, 1941. Member of local, state and national medical associations and Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of all sports. Hobby-gardening. His father was born in Cassano, Cosenza, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Boston. In tailoring business for over 40 years. Office: 584 Columbia Rd. Res .: 417 Gallivan Blvd., Dorchester.
DE GIACOMO, SALVATORE-Manager-Albiani's Market. Born Cas- sano, Cosenza, Italy, May 3, 1894. Son of Giovanni Battista De Giacomo and Concetta Patesimo. Came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Boston. Educated in the Boston Public Schools and sold newspapers to many prominent Bos- tonians. In the service of Albiani's Market since 1905. Served in the U. S. Army during World War I. Fond of football, baseball, travelling and music. Charter member of American Legion. Married the late Isabella Mary Geardi, June 17, 1918. One. son: John B., a graduate of Everett High School and of Tilton Preparatory School, member of the school baseball team, attended Boston University, now medical corps officer. Mr. De Giacomo's father came to U. S. in 1890, settling in Boston. Had the following children: Leonard, Domenic, Frank, Angeline, Salvatore, late Joseph (a veteran of World War I) and James. Res .: 961 Broadway, Everett.
DE GRANDIS, LEO ANTHONY-Proprietor, Art Service Press, 95 Bridge St., Lowell. Born Popoli, Pescara, Italy, March 27, 1899. Son of Francesco Paolo De Grandis and Maria Cianchetta, a public school teacher in Italy. Was brought to America in 1904 settling in Lowell, where he at- tended the elementary and high schools. In business since 1932. Formerly in charge of production at Balfe Printing Co. for ten years. Married Mary Mosa of Clinton, Nov. 20, 1922. Children: Frances Gloria, and Dorothea Mary-graduates of Keith Hall Girls High' School and of Lowell Commer- cial College, and Paul Robert, student of Keith Academy. Member of Lowell Typographical Union and of Italian American Citizens' Club. His father, who came to America in 1902, settled in Lowell, where he engaged in mill work for 40 years. Had two children: Leo A. and Ottavio V. also a printer. Res .: 89 Methuen St., Lowell.
DEI DOLORI, DOMENICO MARIO-Businessman. Born Mola, Naples, Italy, Jan. 3, 1906. Son of Mario Dei Dolori and Anna De Ponte. Educated in the public schools of his native town and learned the art of tonsorialist in Naples. Came to America in 1932 settling in Springfield. Proprietor of Mario's Barber Shop of Main St., and a general grocery store on Main St. Also proprietor of Dolores Beauty Shop in Hartford, Conn. Mr. Dei Dolori married Rosa Maria Grimaldi of Thompsonville, Conn., Oct. 24, 1936. They have a son-Mario Felix. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America; Mt. Carmel Club; and Ward 3 A.A. Club. Fond of baseball, football, boxing
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and bowling. Bus .: 1162 Main St., Springfield. Res .: 35 Oak Ave., Thomp- sonville, Conn.
DE GRANDIS, THERESA ANN-Proprietress, Knotty Pine Tea Room, Essex St., Haverhill. Born New Haven, Conn., Aug. 9, 1918. Daughter of Frank De Grandis and Rose Cornetta. Educated in the Haverhill Elementary and High Schools. In business since 1941. Favorite sports-horseback rid- ing, dancing, bowling, travel. Her father was born in Rome, Italy. Came to America in 1910 settling in Boston, later in Haverhill. Had two daughters, Theresa, of above sketch, and Marion, a graduate of Haverhill High School, married to Frank Varese, a business man of Haverhill. Res .: 544 Washing -- ton St., Haverhill.
DE GREGORY, RALPH L .- Receiving teller, Commonwealth of Mass. With Registry of Motor Vehicles in Waltham. Chairman of Marlboro Ration- ing Board. Born Cervinaro, Avellino, Italy, Aug. 21, 1896. Son of Vin- cenzo De Gregory and Concetta Adamo. Graduated from New Castle, Penna., High School in 1914 and attended Business College. In Marlboro since 1924. Married Filippa Metta of New Castle, Penna., Dec. 29, 1921. Children: Rena C., born Oct. 10, 1933 and Mary P., born March 7, 1937. Member Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father came to America in 1900 settling in New Castle, Penna. Had the following children: Louis, Ralph L. and Pearl, married to Santo Rizzo. Res .: 52 Neil St., Marlboro.
DE GUGLIELMO, JOSEPH A .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Cambridge, Dec. 10, 1908. Son of Austin De Guglielmo and Mary Grosso. Graduated; Cam- bridge High Latin School in 1925; Harvard College in 1929, A.B .; Boston University Law School in 1933, LL.B. In general practice of law in Cam- bridge since 1933. Asst. solicitor for city of Cambridge 1937-42; legal ad- viser, board of election commissioners in 1941. Grand counsel of Alpha Phi Delta fraternity; vice-pres. of Mass. Italo American Bar Ass'n .; Cambridge Bar Ass'n .; B.P.O.E .; Sons of Italy. Author-Article on proportional repre- sentation and methods of voting. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, golf. Hobby-photography, movie and stills. Father, born San Paolina, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1900 settling in Cambridge, engaged in real estate and insurance. Office: 678 Mass. Ave. Res .: 24 Arlington St., Cam- bridge.
DELANO, LEON M .- Lawyer and Town Clerk of Nahant. Born Albany, N. Y., Sept. 21, 1897. Son of Gaetano Delano and Angelina Famolari. Graduated from Lynn English High School in 1912 and Northeastern Univer- sity School of Law in 1920, LL.B., cum laude. Special courses at Harvard and at Amherst college. In general practice in Lynn since 1920. Select- man for Town of Nahant for 14 years. Director of Nahant Welfare Dept. since 1922. Town Clerk since 1935. First American of Italian descent to practice law in Lynn. Veteran, American Army, World War I. Member: local, county and state bar associations; Elks, fourth degree K. C., and American Legion. Married Jane C. Harvey of Lynn, Nov. 12, 1927, gradu- ate of English High School. One son-Leon M., Jr., born Sept. 23, 1933. His father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1894 settling in Lynn. Had three children: Mrs. Anna Bongiorno; Mrs. Mary Famulari; and Leon M. Res .: 14 Central St., Nahant.
DEL BIANCO, EUGENE FLORINDO-Executive, Shawmut Dairy, Inc. of East Boston. Born in Boston, May 9, 1902. Son of Alfonso Del Bianco and Carolina Capone. Educated in the public schools. Established the Shawmut Dairy in 1931, largest and most modern Italian American Dairy in the state. Formerly an outstanding professional boxer for six years. Mar- ried Margaret Ciampa of East Boston, April 29, 1922. Children: Dorothy Margaret, graduate Fitton Academy, Regis College, and Academy Moderne, is Fashion Model for Boston, and stewardess in the American Airlines; Eleanor Carolyn, graduate Fitton Academy, Lasell Junior College, and Katharine Gibbs School, is attending Trephagen Fashion Designing School;
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and Eugene, graduate Boston Latin School was varsity football star, now in U. S. Army, appointed July 1, 1945 to West Point Military Academy. Mr. Del Bianco's father (oldest living veteran, Italian-African Adua War) was born in Pesaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896 settling in Boston. Has the following children: Mrs. Eleanor Famolare; Eugene F., Ernest, in U. S. Navy; Albert, in U. S. Army (holder of Purple Heart and Bronze Star) ; and Mrs. Jean Andalora. Res .: 36 St. Edward Rd., East Boston.
DEL CAMPO, SALVATORE-Real Estate Dealer. Born Gagliano Aterno, Aquila, Italy, June 6, 1879. Son of Angelantonio Del Campo and Elisabetta Giorgi. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1901 settling in Lynn. Later returned to Italy, where he served in Italian Army during World War I in engineering division. In real estate business in Lynn since 1922. Has made seven trips to Italy. On July 12, 1908 he married Rita Patrizi of Gagliano, Italy, born Oct. 17, 1885. Children: Lido, was shortly before World War II a commanding officer in the Italian Army, in charge of finance at Addis Ababa, Africa, now prisoner in Eng land; Argia, former high school student at Aquila, Italy, in the service of Chamberlain Co .; Elizabeth, attending English High. Mr. Del Campo has the following brothers and sisters: Maria, Girolamo, Salvatore and Rosa. Res .: 20 West Green St., Lynn.
DEL COLLIANO, MICHAEL-Physician and Surgeon. Born Jersey City, N. J., June 11, 1911. Son of John Del Colliano and Anna Rosa Mollica. Education: Alabama University, and Middlesex University School of Medi- cine in 1936, M.D. Interne for three years at St. Francis Hospital, Jersey City; Casualty Hospital, Washington, D. C., Bloomsburg (Penn.) Hospital; and Taylor Hospital of Ridley Park, Penn. In general practice in South Easton, Mass., since 1939. Married Doris Benecchi of Brockton, May 11, 1942, a graduate of Brockton High and Lasell College. One daughter- Michele Annarosa, born Aug. 13, 1944. Member: Plymouth Medical Society; Phi Iota Mu, and Alpha Kappa Kappa medical fraternities; Italian Scholar- ship Club; Order Sons of Italy Physician since 1940. Also physician for Anita Garibaldi Lodge Sons of Italy, and Santa Croce Society. Member of Easton Lions Club. Dr. Del Colliano is also a finished piano player. Has played in many concerts on Station WMAC of New York and has made records for the Independent Record Co. of New York. His parents were born in Santomenna, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Jersey City. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Bruno; Frank; Joseph; Mich- ael; Gerard (electrical engineer), is Captain in U. S. Army overseas with Patton's Army. Office and Res .: Washington St., R. F. D. Easton, Mass.
DELCORE, JOSEPH-Proprietor of Delcore Meat Market and Groceries, of 141 Main St., Everett. Born Ariano Irpino, Avellino, Italy, May 6, 1885. Son of John Delcore and Maria Cardinale. Came to America in 1902. Edu- cated here and abroad. In business in Everett since 1922. Formerly in business in East Boston. Married Josephine Boscia of Greci, Avellino, Italy, Jan. 4, 1902. Children: Mrs. Maria Pastore; Mrs. Fannie Capozzi; Mrs. Carmela Cipriani; Daniel, connected in business with his father; Anna, bookkeeper for her father; Edith, a beautician and Rudolph, serving in the U. S. Army. Mr. Delcore is member of Order of Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, boxing, hockey. Has traveled extensively throughout the United States and Canada. Res .: 28 Gladstone St., Everett.
DE LEO, CLAIRE A .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, Aug. 2, 1913. Daughter of Ettore De Leo and Anna Maria Marcella. Graduated from Mt. St. Joseph's Academy in 1930. Attended Regis College. Graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1935, LL.B. In general practice since 1935. Married to attorney Domenic Agrippino of Boston, Aug. 5, 1944. Member: Mass. Bar and Italian Bar Associations; Boston University Alumni Ass'n. Fond of traveling and music. Father, born in Monte Miletto, Avel- lino, Italy, came to America in 1900 settling in Boston, engaged as pharma-
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cist for over 30 years. Mother, a native of Boston, a former teacher of piano, and organist at St. Leonard's Church. Attorney De Leo has two sisters: Rita, a high school teacher in Boston and Hilda (Mahony). Office: 10 Tremont St. Res .: 149 Endicott St., Boston.
DeLEO, NICHOLAS - Assistant Attorney General under Honorable Clarance A. Barnes. Born Boston, June 21, 1905. Son of John DeLeo and Josephine Russo. Graduated from Boston English High, Boston Univer- sity College of Business Administration prelegal, Boston University Law School, 1927, L.L.B., 1928, L.L.M. In general practice in Boston and Ever- ett since Jan. 1928. Appointed Assistant Attorney General, July 12, 1945. Former Trustee Whidden Memorial Hospital of Everett and former gov- ernment appeal agent Selective Service, local Board #59 of Everett. Vet- eran U. S. Army World War II, attached to Mass. State Selective Service Hdq. under Colonel Ralph M. Smith, state director. Member American Legion, B.P.O.E., Order Sons of Italy; Charter and honorary member Everetti Abruzzzi Ass'n. Inc. and East Everett Italian American Citizens Club Inc. Member State and Federal Bar. Member Bar Ass'n, first district Court, Eastern Middlesex, and Boston University Law Ass'n. Fond of swimming, debating, travel and music. Attorney DeLeo's father was born in Riccia, Campobasso, Italy, came to U. S. in 1892, settling in Boston in the painting field. Had following children: Patrick, musician; Nicholas; Anthony; Michael J., veteran U. S. Army, World War II, is student at Harvard University; Phyllis S., and Mrs. Rose Siracusa. Res .: 30 Cottage St., Everett.
DE LEO, SAVERIO-Proprietor, S. De Leo, the Tailor, 1 Arcade, Fram- ingham. Born Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy, Feb. 10, 1884. Son of Achille De Leo and Nunzia Musto. Attended public school in his native town, where he also learned custom tailoring. Came to America in 1899. Lived in Lynn for 14 years, worked as custom tailor. In Framingham since 1913, where he has since been in tailoring business. Married Angelina De Leo of Framingham, Aug. 3, 1913. Children: Charles P., a graduate of Boston College High School and attended Boston College for two years, now in U. S. Navy; and Nancy, a graduate of Framingham High and Burdette Business College, is head bookkeeper at Ideal Loan Co. Mr. De Leo is charter member of Avellino Club. Has the following brothers and sisters: Achille, Gaetano, Mrs. Margherita Mutascio of Jamaica Plain and Giovan- nina, living in Italy. Res .: 5 Oak Place, Framingham.
DEL GRATTA, ALBERTO JOSEPH-Physician and Surgeon. Born Boston, Sept. 20, 1903. Son of Egidio Del Gratta and Iride Malatesta. Grad- uated from Everett High School in 1921 and from Tufts College pre-medical and medical in 1927, M.D., cum laude. Interne at Lynn Hospital. In general practice in Malden since 1928. Associated with Dr. Wilson E. Hunt Clinic for eight years. On staff at Malden and Melrose Hospitals. Physician for the Malden High School athletics. Member: Mass. Medical Ass'n .; American Medical Ass'n .; charter member of Tufts Medical Honorary Society; Acting president of Malden Medical Society. Married Leonora Caggiano of Malden, Oct. 12, 1932. His father was born in Pisa, Italy. Came to America in 1888 settling in Boston, where he engaged as marble cutter. Office and Res .: 175 Main St., Malden.
DE LIA, ANGELO-Proprietor, Angelo De Lia Barber Shop, 1732 Pur- chase St., New Bedford. Born Tora, Naples, Italy, Feb. 25, 1884. Son of Prodenzo De Lia and Maria Di Cesare. Attended public schools in Italy, where he also learned the barber's trade. Came to America in 1901. In business in New Bedford since 1910. Married Josephine Campopiano of Natick, R. I., June 10, 1907. Children: Maria, married to Thomas Di Pas- quale of the U. S. Navy; Fay, married to Everett Sawyer; Bianca, married to Charles Avalo, who is in U. S. Navy; and Sylvia. Mr. De Lia is member of Italian Literary Mutual Aide Society. He is a former band musician and
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visited Italy in 1906. Fond of bocce, hunting, travel and grand opera. Has two sisters: Mrs. Angelina Vione of New York and Mrs. Teresa Leone of Italy. Res .: 109 Reynolds St., New Bedford.
DELIA THEMISTOCLESE, P .- Pharmacist, Proprietor of Union Drug Co., 89 Highland Ave., Malden. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, Aug. 20, 1896. Educated in the ginnasio of Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1914 settling in Boston. In business since 1924. Former proprietor of East Main Pharmacy; Delia Pharmacy; Park Pharmacy; Main St. Pharmacy-all of Milford. Red Cross Pharmacy of Springfield and Delia Pharmacy of Framingham. Mr. Delia has taught materia medica and toxicology at the Mass. College of Osteopathy in 1942. Member of Mass. Pharmaceutical Ass'n. and Order Sons of Italy in America. Married Rose Edna Daiuti of South Braintree, March 3, 1922. Children: William Claude, a graduate of Thayer Academy, now in U. S. Army, pre-medical student at Harvard; and Herbert Tulio, a student. Res .: 87 Highland Ave., Malden.
D'ELIA, VINCENT-Physician and Surgeon. Born Boston June 21, 1911. Son of Ralph D'Elia and Anna Aiello. Graduated from English High in 1929; Tufts College in 1933, B.S., and Tufts College Medical School in 1937, M.D. Interne at Quincy City Hospital for 18 months and Resident Physician for nine months. In general practice in Quincy since 1939. On curtesy staff at Quincy Hospital and local draft board examiner. Member: Mass. Medical Society. Unione e Fratelanza Soc. of Boston; Order Sons of Italy. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travel and music. Married Madalyn Dahlem of Brockton, May 24, 1939, a graduate of Brockton High and attended Quincy Hospital School of Nursing. Children: Valerie, born May 3, 1940 and
Susanne, born Aug. 30, 1943. Dr. D'Elia's father was born in Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Boston, where he engaged as contractor. Had the following children: Annibale, Vincent, Mrs. Jessie D'Iorio, and Anthony, serving in U. S. Army. Office: 37 Wash- ington St., Quincy. Res .: 14 Florence St., Wollaston.
DELISO, JOHN JOSEPH-General Manager and Treasurer, Stevens Walden, Inc., Worcester. Born New York City, July 22, 1911. Son of Cle- ment Deliso and Virginia Migliore. Graduated from Jamaica High School in 1927. Took special courses in engineering in other schools. In the manu- facturing field since 1940. Formerly with Deliso Construction Engineering Co. of New York. Married Mary Scholes of Worcester, June 30, 1944, a graduate of High School of Commerce. Fond of baseball, football, golf, traveling and music. His father was born in Cervinaro, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in New York City, where he engaged in construction work. Res .: Worcester.
DELISO, MICHAEL J .- Assistant Manager of Stevens Walden, Inc., Worcester. Born New York City, May 16, 1915. Son of Clement Deliso and . Virginia Migliore. Graduated from Jamaica High School in 1931 and took special courses in engineering in other schools. Assistant Manager at Stevens Walden, Inc., since 1941. Married Frances Pupito of New York, April 25, 1941. They have one daughter, Virginia. Favorite sports are: hunting, fishing, swimming and motorboating. His father, a native of Cer- vinaro, Avellino, Italy, came to U.S.A. in 1900 settling in New York City, where he engaged in construction work. Had nine children. Res .: Worcester.
DELIZIA, FELIX T .- President and Treasurer-F. Delizia and Co., Inc .- jewelers-Springfield. Born Castiglione Messer Marino, Chieti, Italy, Feb. 5, 1895. Son of Henry Delizia and Maria Turilli. Educated here and abroad. In America since 1912. In the jewelry business in Springfield since 1912, being the pioneer Italo-American to enter this field here. Mr. Delizia is the dean of the Italian hour in Springfield. He has announced and directed the Italian gems radio programs in Italian on Station WSPR since 1936 attracting state wide attention. Member and supreme arbiter of Order Sons of Italy in America, president of Christopher Columbus Country Club,
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and of Order of Elks. Active in the music field, having sponsored numerous concerts and opera presentations. Takes deep interest in the welfare of his community. Favorite sports are baseball, bocce and golf. Bus .: 983 Main St. Res .: 20 Clifton Ave., Springfield.
DELLAGROTTE, JOSEPH-Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, October 5, 1901. Son of Antonio DellaGrotte and Josephine Micera. Graduated from Suffolk University School of Law in 1927, LL.B. In general practice in Boston since 1928. Married Ernestine Censullo in 1934. Children: Joseph, Jr., and Ronald James. Fond of all sports and member of numerous organi- zations. Father was born in Montaperto, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1890 settling in Boston, engaged in the general fruit business. Later caretaker at Harvard College. Res .: 121 Temple St., Somerville.
DELLA LUCCA, LOUIS-Captain, Quincy Fire Dept. Born Quincy, May 6, 1896. Son of Antonio Della Lucca and Natalina Nazzotti. Educated in Quincy public schools and attended Wentworth Institute in Boston for four years. Veteran of U. S. Army, World War I. In the service of Quincy Fire Dept., since May 1, 1920, promoted Lieutenant in 1933 and Captain in 1938. Married Ruth Bertrand of Quincy, June 1, 1921. Children: Jean Ruth, born Dec. 16, 1923, married to Lewis Barrett of Canada; Donald A., born Oct. 18, 1925, is in U. S. Army Air Force; Owen J., born Oct. 27, 1928 (all are graduates of Quincy High School). Edwin, born Sept., 1931; Lois, born Aug. 27, 1933; and Joan, born Jan. 1, 1935. Member: Mass. State Firemen's Association and American Legion. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel, music and aviation. His father was born in Massa e Carrara, Italy. Came to America in 1888, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Quincy, where he engaged in granite manufacturing. Had the following children: Mrs. Irene Bherle of Kingston; Alfred, an engineer; William, a veteran, U. S. Army World War I. Mrs. Emma Brownrigg of Quincy; Louis; Emilio; and Mrs. Leontina Ferrari of Plymouth. Res .: 46 High St., Quincy.
DELLAMANO, PALMIRA TAGLIABUE-Pianist and Teacher, 40 Beals St., Brookline. Born Boston, Nov. 26, 1895. Daughter of Camillo Tagliabue and Luisa Fellini. Graduated from Brighton High School in 1915. Began to study music at the age of eight in the New England Conservatory of Music, graduating with highest honors in 1917, later took post graduate courses. Married Mario Dellamano of Boston, March 13, 1918. Children: Albert, a graduate of Wentworth Institute in 1942, now serving in U. S. Marines; Paul, honor student at Brookline High School, and Palmira Louise. Mrs. Dellamano has been teaching the piano since 1917. At present she is assistant to Boris Goldowski of the New England Conservatory-Opera Dept. Has given numerous recitals and accompaniments. Considered an artist of rare ability and master of her art. Member: Pianoforte Teachers' Society of Boston and Italian Historical Society. Her father was born in Milano, mother in Parma, Italy. Both came to America in 1885 settling in Boston. Studio and Res .: 40 Beals St., Brookline.
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