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DE ROMA, EDWARD RALPH-Physician and Surgeon. Born Walpole, June 20, 1903. Son of Antonio De Roma and Giuseppina Buonopane. Grad- uated: Walpole High; Tufts pre-medical and Tufts Medical in 1928, M.D. Interne at Lynn General Hospital and St. Lukes Hospital of New Bedford. In general practice in Walpole and Norwood since 1929. Member: local, state and national medical associations. On staff of Norwood Hospital and Forest Hills Hospital. Insurance examiner for several Insurance Companies and former medical examiner for Norfolk County. Married Mary Hearn, of Dorchester, June 28, 1928. One daughter Mary, born in 1933. His father was born in Campanarello, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Walpole. Had the following children: Prisco J., Joseph H., Mrs. Jennie De Luca, Mrs. Mary Vitali and Mrs. Margaret Carroll. Res .: 40 Front St., Walpole.
DE ROMA, JOSEPH HENRY-Attorney-at-Law. Born in Walpole. June 11, 1905. Son of Antonio De Roma and Giuseppina Buonopane. Graduate from Walpole High and Suffolk University Law School. In general practice in Norwood and Walpole since 1929. Clerk of Court at Stoughton. Active in civic and political affairs. Member: local county, and state Bar Associa- tions. Order Sons of Italy, etc. Married Emeline Wood of Leominster, Oct. 8, 1934, graduate nurse and descendant of General Leonard Wood, former governor of the Philippines. Children: Joseph Henry 2nd and Ann. His father, a native of Companarello, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Walpole. Had the following children: Prisco J., Joseph H., Mrs. Jennie De Luca, Mrs. Mary Vitali and Mrs. Margaret Carroll. Res .: 97 Union St., East Walpole.
DE ROMA, PRISCO JOSEPH-President, Norwood Electrical Supply Corp, and the Roma Bros. Inc. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, June 4, 1894. Son of Antonio De Roma and Giuseppina Buonopane. Came to
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U. S. in 1901 settling in Walpole. Graduated from Walpole High and at- tended. college. In business with his brother, Anthony since 1921. Married Mary Margaret Tobin of Somerville, April 25, 1929. Member: Elks; N. E. Electrical Institute; Rotary Club; and Chamber of Commerce. His father, an outstanding architectural iron worker and bridge designer, was born in Campanarello, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Walpole. Had the following children: Prisco, J .; Anthony; Edward R., physician; Joseph H., attorney; Mrs. Jennie De Luca; Mrs. Mary Vitali; and Margaret, attorney and social service supervisor in Norwich, Conn., married to Leslie Carroll of that city. Res .: 16 Ellis St., Walpole.
DE ROSA, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Atlantic Service Station, 94 Cam- bridge St., Boston. Born Boston March 22, 1919. Son of Prisco De Rosa and Mary D'Ambrosio. Graduated from English High School. In business since 1945. Formerly manager Eastern Overall Dry Cleaning Co. of Rox- bury. Married Phyllis Coppola of Boston July 27, 1941. One daughter Cynthia Anne, born Aug. 1, 1944. Member, K. of C. and Holy Name Society. Favorite sports: baseball, football, hockey, travel, and a former marathon runner. His father was born in province of Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Boston, as city hospital employee. Has the following children: Salvatore; Rose; Joseph (veteran U. S. Army overseas); Anthony; Mrs. Edith Boyijian; and John. Res .: 46 Hull St., Boston.
DE ROSA, CORRADO-Proprietor, C. De Rosa Meat Market, 126 Salem St., Boston. Born Pago Veiano, Benevento, Italy, Oct. 20, 1906. Son of Michele De Rosa and Concetta Gatto. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1921 settling in Boston. In business since 1930. Married Esther Maranzini of Cambridge (native of Serino, Avellino, Italy) Oct. 12, 1930. Children: Concetta, Rachel, Gerardine, Esther and Conrad. Member of K. of C. Fond of baseball, hunting, and grand opera. His father, a business man in Italy, had the following children: Corrado; Gerardo; Amalia; Giovanni and Donato both World War II veterans; Mafalda; Graziuccia; and Clotilda. Res .: 27 Willard Ave., Medford.
DE ROSA CRESCENZO (Christie)-Proprietor, Green Parrott Cafe, 2467 Mass Ave., No. Cambridge. Born San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy, Nov. 17, 1897. Son of Vincenzo De Rosa and Angelina Iannelli. Came to U. S. in 1907. In business in No. Cambridge since 1936. Formerly in retail grocery business in Arlington and Cambridge for 20 years. Mar- ried Anna Poto of Boston, Nov. 19, 1921. Children: Dorothy, graduate of Arlington High, and Burdette College; James, graduate of Arlington High, attended Middlesex University School of Medicine and Tufts Officers Train- ing School, now in U. S. Navy; Elsie, graduate of Arlington High; and Christi, Jr., student. Member Order Sons of Italy and Liquor Dealers Association. Fond of baseball, football, boxing, travel and music. Res .: 50 Walnut St., Arlington.
DE ROSA, GERARDO-Proprietor, De Rosa Meat Market, 34 Salem St., Boston. Born in Pago Veiano, Benevento, Italy, Oct. 20, 1906. Son of Michele De Rosa and Concetta Gatto. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1923 settling in Boston. In business since 1931. Married Anna Maria Macaluso of Boston Feb. 1, 1942, a graduate of High School. Children: Michael Victor, born Jan. 5, 1943; and Gerald Albert, born May 30, 1944. Member of K. of C. Fond of travel, art, read- ing and music. His father a businessman in Italy, had the following chil- dren: Corrado; Gerardo; Amalia; Giovanni and Donato, are veterans World War II, Mafalda, Graziuccia, and Clotilda. Res .: Ten Hill Rd., Somerville.
DeROSA, JAMES ALFONSO - Business Agent, United Workers of America, Local 18, CIO, 453 Broadway, Chelsea. Born Boston, Aug. 17, 1904. Son of Giacomo DeRosa and Maria Grazia Tedesco. Educated in the Chelsea public schools. In the service of Shoe Workers CIO since 1942. Formerly shoe worker. Member, Chelsea Lodge of Moose. Active
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in civic and political affairs. Fond of boxing, wrestling, skating and travel. Married Josephine Scopa of Boston, June 15, 1923. Children: John, graduate of Chelsea High is veteran U. S. Army, and Mary, is also graduate of Chelsea High. Mr. DeRosa's father was born in Prato, Avellino, Italy; came to U. S. in 1894, settling in Boston as furniture worker. Had following children: Joseph; James A., and Albert. Res: 37 Springvale Ave., Chelsea.
DE ROSA, LEOPOLD-Merchant Tailor. Born Prata di Principato Ultra, Avellino, Italy, Jan. 17, 1895. Son of Raffaele De Rosa and Luigia De Rosa. Educated in the elementary school of his native town where he also studied to be a musician. Learned the trade as tailor under his father, and in Naples. Came to America in 1911 settling in Boston, where he joined one of the leading orchestras and toured the U. S. and Canada. Mr. De Rosa is considered among the most outstanding in the field of custom tailoring, having worked for the firm, W. H. Lucas, Inc., for 24 years. He now operates his own custom tailoring business at 120 Tremont St., Boston. Married Grace Anzalone, July 14, 1917. Children: Ralph, Louis (honorably discharged from World War II), Rudolph (captain of Reading High School football team, now in U. S. Marines), Gloria and Leopold, Jr., students. Member of American Federation of Musicians and of J.T.U.A. Local 12. Visited Italy and France in 1931. Res .: 53 Causeway Rd., Reading, Mass.
DEROSE, LOUIS CARMELO-Dentist. Born Atene Lucana, Salerno, Italy, Nov. 10, 1890. Son of John De Rosa and Isabella Barile. Brought to America in 1893 settling in Springfield. Education: public elementary and high schools, Springfield College and Tufts College Dental School, 1923, D.M.D. In general practice in Springfield since 1923. Was member of varsity baseball and football teams in high school. Married. Has two children, Louis and Lawrence. Member: Springfield Yacht Club, Springfield Boat Club and K. of C. Fond of all outdoor sports. Hobby-rowing. Served in U. S. Navy during World War I. His father came to America in 1880 settling in Springfield. Office: 175 State St. Res .: 65 Ingersoll Rd., Springfield.
D'ERRICO, ANGELA-Teacher of Mathematics, High School of Com- merce, Worcester. Born San Severo, Foggia, Italy, Sept. 12, 1911. Daughter of Peter Paul and Giovanna D'Errico. Brought to America when three years old settling in Worcester. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1930 (Horace Mann student), and from Bates College in Maine, 1934, A.B. (deans list). Special courses with Dr. Heinrich Bosshard of Clark University Phi Sigma Iota, honor society in French. Teacher at High School of Commerce since 1936. Has also taught at Salter Secretarial School. Member of national and state teachers associations. Has been in charge of Bible Story Program, WORC, several times a year. Active in civic and social welfare. Her father was born in Rode, Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1914 settling in Worcester. Had the following chil- dren: Angela; Thomas, graduate of Worcester Polytechnical Institute, civil engineer; Julius, with Belt Mfg. Co .; Joseph, foreman at Worcester Brass Co .; Mary, graduate nurse; Blanch, graduate of Salter Secretarial School, secretary to the city librarian; and Peter, a student. Res .: 15 Northboro St., Worcester.
D'ERRICO, EMILIO-Surgeon, Obstetrician and Cynecologist. Born San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy, May 24, 1894. In America since 1909. Education: Professional School of Foggia, Italy. Huntington School of Boston; Tufts Medical School, 1923, M.D. Interne-Cambridge City Hospital, Boston City Hospital, Boston, Lying-In Hospital. Instructor in obstetrics at Tufts Medical School since 1928; and at Boston University Medical School since 1932. Fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Fellow of the American and Massachusetts Medical Associations. Visiting surgeon, Boston City Hospital. Associate Obstetrician at Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
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Former president of Mass. Italian Medical Society. Author of several Scien- tific papers published in the "N. E. Journal of Medicine" 1929-1933-1937. Married in 1917. One son, John E. Office: 27 Bay State Road, Boston. Res .: 44 Lawrence Rd., Medford.
D'ERRICO, ROCCO-Businessman. Born Ischitella, Foggia, Italy, April 23, 1881. Son of Donato and Maria Rosa D'Errico. Studied music in Italy and served as musician in the Italian army. Later became a bandmaster. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Franklin, where he was employed at the Hayward Mill. In business with Agostino De Baggis since 1910, under the name of De Baggis and D'Errico Co., largest and most modern bakery in Norfolk County. Mr. D'Errico married Alessandrina De Baggis, July 11, 1909. Children: Frank, in U. S. Army; Donato; Orlando, attended Boston College; Dante, in restaurant business; Ferdinand, is veteran U. S. Army, World War II; Mrs. Rosina De Blasio; Mrs. Gioconda Cataldo; Laura and Aurora are medical mission sisters; and Antoinette. All are graduates of Franklin High School. Mr. D'Errico is active in civic and political affairs. Is an outstanding bandmaster. Founder and director of Florence Band. Among the founders and treasurer for ten years of Quattro Eroi Society. Member: Order Sons of Italy; St. Anthony's Society; Columbus and Wash- ington Sons Society. Sponsor of worthy causes and deeply interested in the welfare of Franklin. Res .: 31 Ruggles St., Franklin.
DE SANTILLANA, GIORGIO-Historian and Scientist. Born Rome, Italy, in 1902. Graduated from University of Rome and lectured there, 1931-33. In America since 1936. Assistant professor of philosophy and history of science at Mass. Institute of Technology since 1940. Formerly instructor of history of science at New School of New York and at Harvard University. Author: "Storia del Pensiero Scientifico" (in collaboration with W. F. Eurigner) Bologne, 1932. French translation, Par.s. 1939; "Aspects of Scientific Rationalism in the XIX Century", Chicago, 1941; and numerous articles in "Scientific", "Atlantic", "New Republic" magazines. Res .: 83 Harvard St., Cambridge.
DE SANTIS, ALFRED-Proprietor, De Santis Art Studio, 293 Hanover St., Boston. Born Alberona, Foggia, Italy, Nov. 20, 1887. Son of Joseph De Santis and Elisabetta Zizza. Educated in the Orfanatrofio Maria Cristina of Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1909 settling in Malden. Studied in the Boston Museum of Fine Arts. Returned to Italy where he studied art. Served in World War I in the Italian Army, 1915-19. Married Nancy Cecere in Italy, May 12, 1919. Children: Joseph, a graduate of Northeastern Uni- versity School of Mechanical Engineers, now lieutenant in U. S. Army Air Corps; and Anthony Angelo, airplane mechanics for U. S. Government. Mr. De Santis has been in business in Boston since 1924. Member of Star So- ciety of Malden and lover of traveling and classical music. Res .: 4 Bickford Rd., Malden.
DESIDERI, PETER ANTHONY-Born Moricone, Rome, Italy, April 25, 1896. Son of Joseph Desideri and Anna Rubini. Educated here and abroad. Came to America in 1914 settling in Springfield. Served with U. S. Army during World War I and saw service in France. In the Springfield Fire Dept. since Oct. 26, 1926. Married Anna Marino of Springfield, Nov. 25, 1922 (a native of Atena Lucana, Salerno, Italy). Children: Iolanda, a grad- uate of High School of Commerce-married to Edward O'Connell; Irene, a graduate of High School of Commerce-married to John Butler; Jean and Peter Edmund-students. Member: American Legion; Order Sons of Italy; American Italian Citizens' Club; Fireman's Club and Fire Fighters Union. Fond of hunting, fishing, golf and classical music. His father came to America in 1905, now in Italy. Had the following children: Peter, Angelina, Maria, Pietrina, Luigi, Amalia and Alesandra (twins). Res .: 217 Orange St., Springfield.
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DE SIMONE, ALFONSO-Proprietor, De Simone and Son Shoe Service. 487 Lincoln St., Marlboro. Born Ielsi, Campobasso, Italy, July 9, 1884. Son of Michele De Simone and Maria Vena. Attended public school in his native town, where he also learned the trade of making custom shoes under his father. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Marlboro. In business since 1910. Married late Crestina Maiorana of Marlboro June 1906. Children: Mrs. Josephine Lepore; Mrs. Philomena Roso; Mrs. Mary Mastrolillo; Michael, is in U. S. Army; Joseph, is in U. S. Army medical corps in England; Mrs. Palmina Fay; Raymond, is associated with his father in business; Bartholo- mew, a graduate of St. Francis Seminary, was ordained by Archbishop Cushing June 8, 1944, is a priest; Andrew, is in U. S. Navy in the Pacific; Peter, is in U. S. Army air corps reported missing; James, is in U. S. Army in France; and Annie. All of whom have attended Marlboro High School. Mr. DeSimone is member, Order Sons of Italy and St. Ann's Society. Has three brothers: Joseph, Arcangelo, and Crisanto. Res .: 487 Lincoln St., Marlboro.
DE SIMONE, BERNARDO-Proprietor of Revere Pharmacy, 743 Broad- way, Revere. Born Boston, March 12, 1911. Son of Luigi De Simone and Josephine Gaeta. Graduated from Revere High School in 1930, and from Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1934, Ph.G. In business since 1934. Married Helen Carbone of Revere, Sept. 7, 1941. Mr. De Simone is member of Mass. State Pharmaceutical Assn., the Mass. College of Pharmacy Alumni Assn., the K. of C. Fond of all sports and played semi-professional baseball, foot- ball and basketball for many years in Revere. His father, a native of prov- ince of Avellino, Italy, was a custom-tailor in Boston for over 50 years. Had the following children: Rose, Bernard, Emma, Olga, Julia and James, a graduate of Revere High School and Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1942, B.Sc., serving in U. S. Army as pharmacist. Res .: 800 Broadway, Revere.
DE SIMONE, CARL ALBERT-Physician and surgeon. Born Boston, Aug. 26, 1901. Son of Joseph De Simone and Adele Genteline. Education: Brighton High School, 1920; Boston College, 1924, A.B .; Boston University School of Medicine, 1928, M.D. Interne at Mass. Memorial, St. Elizabeth and Boston City Hospitals. Assistant physician, Boston State Hospital. In general practice in Brighton since 1931. On staff of St. Elizabeth and Wal- tham Hospitals. Member: Society of Medical Examiners; medical division of City of Boston; local draft board; civilian defense. Activities: physician for K. of C .; examiner for Metropolitan Life Ins. Co .; and emergency medi- cal examiner. Married Pauline Charter of Danielson, Conn. Children: Carl Jr., Paul, and Jean Louise. Father, born in Chieti, Abruzzi, Italy, came to America in 1900 settling in Boston. Office and Res .: 3 Sparhawk St., Brighton.
DE SIMONE, CHARLES-President, Red Star Beverage Co., Inc., 125 Orlins St., E. Boston. Born Boston, Jan. 3, 1906. Son of Alessandro De Simone and Filomena Di Pietro. Was brought to Italy when a year old and educated in the public schools of Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, birthplace of his parents. Returned to U. S. A. in 1925. Established his carbonated beverage business in 1927 and has since been engaged in that field, being among the largest establishment of its kind in East Boston. Was the first to make the two cent popular bottle soda in 1933. Married Mary A. Gagliardi of Medford, April 30, 1933. Children: Phyllis, Mary, and Charles, Jr. Member: Order Sons of Italy and treasurer since 1938; Antica Eclana Society; Altavilla Irpina Society; Patriotic Club; Eastern Soda Water Bottler's Assn. His father came to America in 1888 settling in East Boston. Res .: 74 Brookings St., Medford.
DE SIMONE, CHARLES-Violinist. Born Villa Rosa, Caltanisetta, now Enna, Italy, April 15, 1839. Son of Giacomo DeSimone and Crocifissa Zuf- fante. Came to America in 1907 settling in Boston. Studied music at Caltanisetta and at Regio Conservatory of Music at Palermo for seven
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years. In Boston he studied under master Finmara. Mr. DeSimone has traveled extensively throughout the United States with various outstanding orchestras, Opera Co., and Symphonies. Teacher of violin in Boston since 1927. Has organized and led various orchestras. Member: Boston Musi- cian's Union since 1910. Fond of baseball, boxing, traveling and camping. Hobby, horse racing. Studio: 332a Massachusetts Ave., Boston.
DE SIMONE, FRANK ANTHONY-Proprietor, De Simone Wholesale Tobacco, corner of Lawrence and Elm Sts., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, Nov. 18, 1905. Son of Gerolamo De Simone and Gentelina Camasso. Graduated from Lawrence High School, where he also took post graduate course. In business since 1923. Married Frances Vaina of Lawrence, Sept. 23, 1934, graduate of Lawrence High and head bookkeeper for A. B. Sutherland Co. Children: Gwendolyn Marie, born July 6, 1935 and Constance, born Oct. 1, 1939. Member of United Italian Citizens' Club. Hobby, ancient and modern rare coins, possessing one of the finest collections in the state. His mother, born in Casi, Naples, Italy, and father, born in Teano, Naples, Italy, came to America in 1902 settling in Lawrence. Had the following children: Frank A., Patrick; with Arlington Mills, married to Constance Falco, one son, Anthony; and Angelina, married to Victor Somma, one daughter, Jean. Res .: 279 Elm St., Lawrence.
DE SIMONE, JOSEPHINE E .- Teacher of Romance Languages, Marl- boro High School. Born Marlboro, Oct. 20, 1920. Daughter of Crisanto De Simone and Carmela Passarelli. Graduated from St. Ann's Academy in 1938; Boston University in 1942, B.S. in Ed., and Middlebury College in 1944, M.A. Member: Marlboro Teachers Association and American Asso- ciation of Teachers of Italian. Fond of tennis, travel, reading and grand opera. Her father was born in Ielsi, Campobasso, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Marlboro, where he has since been engaged in the shoe service business. Active in civic affairs and member of Order Sons of Italy; St. Ann's Society; the Foresters; and the Moose. Has the following chil- dren: Josephine E., Katheline, a graduate of St. Ann's Academy and Regis College, 1943, B.A., Michael, is in U. S. Navy; Emilio, is student at Uni- versity of Ottawa, Canada; Joseph, and Anthony are students. Res .: 6 West St., Marlboro.
DE SIMONE, PASQUALE-Businessman. Born Fondi, Littoria, Italy, Jan. 11, 1890. Son of Domenico Antonio De Simone and Rosa Picana. Came to America in 1908 settling in Lynn. Proprietor of Napoli Cafe since 1919. Married Cinza Petrilli of Monte San Biagio Littoria, Italy, March 26, 1920. Children: Rose Marie, graduate of English High School of Lynn and Salem Teachers College, public school teacher; Domenic G., graduate of English High and attended Bates College in Maine, officer in U. S. Navy; and Gilda, also a graduate of English High School, bookkeeper at G. E. Co. Mr. De Simone is member of Order Sons of Italy in America and fond of travel and music. Has a sister Mrs. Frances McDonnell; a brother, the late Joseph, was veteran U. S. Army World War I. Bus .: 267a Essex St. Res .: 16
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DESTASIO, CARMEN-Assistant Manager, Howard Clothes, Inc. Born Boston, June 18, 1902. Son of Michael DeStasio and Angelina Sarni. Edu- cated in the public schools. In the service of Howard Clothes Co. in Boston since 1927. Assistant manager since 1931. Married Rose Palombo of Bos- ton. Children: Michael and Thelma. Member: Sons of Italy Lodge and B. P. O. E. Fond of baseball, football and hockey. Father, born in Luco- sano, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1884, in the barber business in State St., Boston for over 40 years. Was among the pioneer Italo American residents of Medford. Res .: 24 Braimore Road, Medford.
DE STEFANO, ANGELO-Businessman. Born San Nicola Baronia, Avellino, Italy, July 9, 1886. Son of Giovanbattista De Stefano and Maria Filomena Pannese. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he also learned the art of custom tailoring. Came to U. S. in 1917 settling
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in Boston. In the tailoring business since 1921. Married Marianne Coppola of San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy, April 27, 1911. Children: John, a graduate of English High School and talented artist, made a bust of Presi- dent Roosevelt and presented to him, is in U. S. Navy; Mary, a graduate of Boston High School of Practical Arts; Mrs. Josephine Giso; Pasquale, U. S. Army Air Corps; Phyllis, a graduate of Girls High School, now stenographer; Frances and Louise, students. Mr. De Stefano is member of Third Order of St. Francis. Fond of outdoor sports and lover of music. Father came to America in 1897, died in Italy. Bus .: 207 Salem St. Res .: 18 Sheafe St., Boston.
DE STEFANO, AUGUSTINE-Proprietor, Harbor View Service Station, 661 Bennington St., E. Boston. Born East Boston, Jan. 10, 1907. Son of David De Stefano and Amelia Mezzano. Educated in E. Boston Public schools. In business since 1936. Married Sadie Selvitella, July 14, 1931, graduate of Burdett Business College. Children: Barbara Ann; Jacqueline; and Arthur Frank. Mr. De Stefano's father was born in the province of Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896 settling in East Boston in the custom tailoring business for over 40 years. Had the following children: Leo, Rose, Augustine, Anthony, Millie, David (U. S. Army), Theresa, Bea- trice, Frederick (U. S. Army), Warren, Mary, Arthur-killed in action U. S. Army Marines in the So. Pacific, Eugene (U. S. Army), Ralph (U. S. Army), and James. Res .: 210 Bellingham Ave., Revere.
DE STEFANO, DOMENIC-President D. De Stefano and Co., Inc., 83 Danrell St., So. Boston. Born Montella, Avellino, Italy, June 20, 1872. Son of Generoso De Stefano and Nicoletta Gargano. Educated in the elementary and high schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1893. In business in So. Boston since 1900. Married Maria Nutile of Boston Sept. 15, 1904. Children: Henry, is in U. S. Navy; Robert J., is in U. S. Navy; Domenic, is Lieutenant Commander U. S. Navy; Mrs. Amalia Capone; Mrs. Nicoletta Albiani; Mrs. Alba D'Angelo; and Norma. All of whom are graduates of Dorchester High School. Mr. De Stefano is member of Chamber of Commerce and active in civic affairs. Has a brother Henry in Dorchester and a sister Mrs. Amalia Riso of Italy. Res .: 25 Carruth St., Dorchester.
DE STEFANO, FORTUNATO-Proprietor, Frank Steven's Tailor estab- lishment, 3 School St., Boston. Born Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy, June 1, 1875. Son of Aniello De Stefano and Grazia Capone. Attended public schools in Italy, where he also learned custom tailoring. Came to U. S. in 1893 settling in Boston. Among the first Italian tailors in Boston doing business at same place since 1908. Married Uliana Anzalone March 15, 1906 a native of Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Children: Philomena, studied music at N. E. Conservatory of Music, is a teacher of pianoforte; Aniello, grad- uate of Dartmouth College, is Captain in U. S. Army in Europe, with Clark's Fifth Army; Delfina, graduate of Salem Teachers' College, is public school teacher in Belmont, and Frank, Jr., veteran U. S. Army World War II is in grocery business in Belmont. Mr. De Stefano has been active in civic and. political affairs. Former Pres. and grand trustee Order Sons of Italy in Belmont. Has a sister living-Mrs. Elisabetta Abate of Charlestown. Res .: 9 Trowbridge St., Belmont.
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