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DI CLERICO, JOSEPH A .- Physician. Born Lynn, Oct. 1, 1907. Son of Anthony Di Clerico and Annina Di Nisio. Graduated from Classical High in 1925; Georgetown University in 1929, B.S .; Georgetown University Medi- cal School in 1933, M.D. Interne at Lynn Hospital. In general practice since 1935. On staff of Lynn and Union Hospitals. Assistant obstetrician and gynecologist at Lynn Hospital. Married Ruth Cummings of Nahant, June 3, 1939, graduate of Lynn Classical High and Katharine Gibbs Secre- tarial School. Children: Joseph A., Jr., born Jan. 30, 1941 and Robert Edmond, born Nov. 15, 1943. Member: American Medical Assn .; Mass. Medical Society; Essex South Medical Society; Vice-president Lynn Medical Society. His father was born in Chieti, Italy. Came to America in 1904. Settled in Lynn. Had the following children: Joseph A., Mrs. Eleanor O'Mally; and Mrs. Antoinette Renally. Office and Res .: 327 Nahant Rd., Nahant.
DI CONDIO, ADAMO-Mason contractor. Born Castelnuovo Della Dau- nia, Foggia, Italy, March 13, 1896. Son of Nicola Di Condio and Grazia Venditti. Educated in the public schools of his native town, and served in the Italian Army World War I. Came to America in 1921 settling in Mil- ford. In the contracting business since 1930. Member Order Sons of Italy, where he has been venerable for two years, now grand deputy of district No. 72. Also member of Foggiano Club and former president of the Hobo- ken Citizens Club for three years. Married Giuseppina Laurelli of Milford June 5, 1921, a native of Castelnuovo, Italy. Mr. Di Condio's father came to America in 1906, lived in Conn., and Mass. Had three children: late Francesco died Italian Army World War I; Adamo; and Mrs. Rosina Pre- ziosi, of Italy. Res .: 343 Main St., Milford.
DI CORRARO, ANTONIO-Proprietor-Di Corrado and Son, Jewelers, 402 Hanover St., Boston. Born Mineo, Catania, Italy, March 12, 1880. Son of Agrippino Di Corrado and Maria Rosa. Learned the jewelry trade in Italy and South America. Came to U. S. A. in 1912 settling in Boston, where he has since been in the jewelry business. Married Salvatrice Simili of Mineo, Italy, Sept. 3, 1910. Children: Agrippino, who is connected with his father in business, and Mary, who is married to Joseph C. Milano, a civil engineer for city of Medford. Mr. Di Corrado is deeply interested in civic and social welfare of his community. Member and former officer of St. Agrippina Di Mineo and of Luigi Capuana Society. Hobby-hunting. Res .: 400 Hanover St., Boston.
DI DONATO, ALFREDO-Hairdresser. Born Sarno, Salerno, Italy, Feb. 7, 1889. Son of Salvatore Di Donato and Assunta Des Pamphyli. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1902. Lived in Boston and Beverly. Settled in Salem in 1906, where he has since been in the barber business, and hairdressing. Married Alice V. Daley of Mar- blehead, one daughter-Norma Margherita, graduate of Salem High School. Mr. Di Donato is the official Italian American interpreter of Essex County Superior Court, and also notary public. Founder of Marco Polo Lodge of Order Sons of Italy, where he served as venerable, financial secretary, state delegate, grand district deputy, and trustee. Member and past commander, Knights of Pythias .. Founder of Italo-American Educational Club of Salem. Composer of several classical musical concert pieces. Visited Italy in 1921. Has a brother, Celeste, in Arizona. Res .: 45 Broad St., Salem.
DI DONATO, LOUIS C .- President, Plastic Fabricators Inc., 243 Broad- way, Cambridge. Born Somerville Aug. 16, 1912. Son of Giuseppe Di Donato and Carmela Caliendo. Graduated from East Boston High School and studied clay modelling, sculpture, woodworking and designing in other schools and under private teachers. With Plastic Fabricators Inc. since 1943. Formerly director of his own (Donato Studio) for number of years. Married Rudi Losso of Charlestown, July 19, 1942. Mr. Di Donato is fond of tennis, travel, and music. Hobby-creating novelties in plastics. His father born in Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling
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in Somerville as painting contractor. Has the following children: Louis C .; Philip; Ralph; Albert (U. S. Army in Europe, took part in several inva- sions); Margaret; Vincent (U. S. Army in Europe, took part in several in- vasions); Lucy; and Carmela. Res .: 2 DeWitt Rd., Stoneham.
DI DONATO, SAMUEL J .- Proprietor, Donato Radio Co., 371 Main St., Wakefield. Born Wakefield Nov. 14, 1915. Son of Pasquale Di Donato and Nancy Bernabeo. Educated in elementary and high schools of Wakefield. Served in U. S. Army World War II. In business since 1934. Member: Rotary Club and Mantle Club. Fond of all sports. Hobby-playing the guitar. His father was born in Pescosansonesco, Pescara, Italy, was a vet- eran of Italian African War. Came to America in 1904 settling in Wake- field as mason worker. Had the following children: Antonio, married to Madeline Young of Stoneham; Joseph; Daniel, veteran U. S. Army World War II; Samuel Joseph; Lawrence, is with radio laboratory at M. I. T .; Nancy; John, in U. S. Army overseas; Louis, in U. S. Army overseas and Mary. Res .: 1 Cottage St., Wakefield.
DI DONATO, SILVIO-Proprietor, Di Donato Market, 283 Main St., Mil- ford. Born Torremaggiore, Foggia, Italy July 20, 1901. Son of Michele Di Donato and Giuseppina Arcicoli. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1913 settling in Milford. In business since 1935. Formerly a professional dance orchestra musician for 15 years, playing violin and banjo. Married Marianna Mazzarelli of Milford, Oct. 20, 1924. Children: Michael, born Sept. 11, 1925, graduate of Milford High School, where he was class pianist, now in U. S. Army; Silvio, born March 28, 1928, graduate of Milford High, where he was treasurer of the Dante Club; Floria, born Nov. 24, 1932 and Paul, born June 27, 1943. Mr. Di Donato's father came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Milford as barber. Had the following children: John, Silvio, Mrs. Clara Belmore, Mrs. Ester Larson, Mrs. Lena De Santis, Mrs. Theresa Paradiso, Mrs. Rosa Moore, Mrs. Nellie Blascio, Mrs. Helen Belforti, and Hilda. Res .: 3 Taylor St., Milford.
DI GENNARO, SAVERIO A .- Assistant Director of Physical Education, Y. M. C. A., Lawrence. Born Teano, Naples, Italy, March 29, 1911. Son of Mario Di Gennaro and Lucy Pilotta. Came to America in 1921, settling in Lawrence. Educated in the public schools. Special courses in physical edu- cation in several schools. In the service of the Y. M. C. A. since 1936. Married Julia D'Agostino of Lawrence, Jan. 5, 1935. One son, Denis-born Sept. 13, 1937. Member of various organizations. Fond of all sports, lover of travel, art, and music. His father came to America in 1900 settling in Lawrence, where he has been engaged in textile work for over 40 years. Had the following children: Mrs. Gelsomina Gelsolmino; Saverio A .; An- toinette; August; and Frank. Res .: 64 Myrtle St., Lawrence.
DI GERONIMO, RACHEL RITA-Born Fitchburg, Feb. 24, 1922. Daugh- ter of Luciano Di Geronimo and Anna Chiaiuzzi. Graduated from Leomin- ster High School in 1940 and Boston University in 1943, A.B. Member Pi Lambda Sigma sorority. Fond of golf, skating, travel, and classical music. Plays the piano. Her father was born in Lacedonia, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Leominster, where he engaged as merchant. He is a veteran of World War I (A.E.F.). Had the following children: Rachel Rita; Anthony, graduate of Leominster High School, in U. S. Marine Corps, overseas; and Joseph, student. Res .: 180 North Main St., Leominster.
DI GIACOMO, CHARLES-Physician and surgeon. Born Palermo, Italy, Jan. 6, 1900. Son of Salvatore Di Giacomo and Josephine Grizzaffi. Came to America when a year old. Education: Morris High School; Lincoln School; Tufts College; Middlesex University Medical School, 1941, M.D. Interne at Leonard Hospital of Troy, N. Y. In general practice in South Boston since 1943. Married Margaret Di Lazzaro of Boston, November 1, 1925. One son-Charles Salvatore. Member: South Boston Medical Society; Phi Iota Mu medical fraternity; Order Sons of Italy in America; La Bella Sicilia Society. Fond of baseball, football, golf, tennis. Father, a native of
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Palermo, Italy, came to America in 1901 settling in New York City. Office and Res .: 497 Broadway, South Boston.
DI GIACOMO, JOSEPH B .- Salesman. Born in Dorchester, Mass. May 13, 1916. Son of George Di Giacomo and Maria Cucinotti. Graduated from Belmont High School. Salesman since 1936. Veteran U. S. Army. Married Kari Louise Olsen, of Watertown July 11, 1943, a graduate of Fishers Busi- ness School. Mr. Di Giacomo is member of D. F. Club of Boston. Fond of football, camping, hunting, fishing, and travel. His father was born in Cassano, Calabria, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906, had the following children: Fred (veteran U. S. Army), Joseph B., and Biagio (in U. S. Army overseas). Res .: 246 Park Ave., Arlington.
DI GIAMMO, ANDREW A .- Suburban Editor and Photographer, Fall River Herald News. Born Fall River, Dec. 13, 1916. Son of Joseph Di Giammo and Rosa Fucci. Graduated from Durfee High in 1933. In the service of Herald News since 1933. Sport writer 1936-42 and since 1942 Suburban Editor. Married Demarise De Marco of Swansea, Mass. May 10, 1941. One son Joseph M. born July 15, 1942. Member, Order Sons of Italy. Fond of travel, art and music. His father was born in vicinity of Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1905 settling in Fall River as carpenter. Had the following children: John; Mrs. Antoinette Janeczko; Mrs. Jean Cremoli; Mrs. Carmela Sheahan; Andrew A .; Mrs. Isabel Madeiros; Joseph, in U. S. Navy; Ernest, in U. S. Army and Nicholas, in U. S. Army. Res .: 363 West Hill Ave., Somerset.
DI GIANNANTONIO, ADA MARIA-Teacher at George E. Stacy School of Milford. Born Milford June 18, 1905. Daughter of Gaetano Di Gian- nantonio and Letizia Paolucci. Graduated from Milford High in 1923 and Framingham State Teachers College in 1925. School teacher since 1926. Member of State Teachers Assn., Milford Teachers Assn. and Sacred Heart Girls Club. Fond of travel, literature, art and music. Her father was born in Sulmona, Aquila, Italy. Came to America in 1892, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford, where he engaged as representative of the Sal- mina Wine Co., of California. Had the following children: Alba, graduate Milford High and Radcliffe College in 1924 is with Foreign Dept. of National Shawmut Bank of Boston; Ada Maria; Eleanor, graduate Milford High and Simmons College in 1934, B.S .; Edmond, a graduate of Brookline High and attended Mass. Institute of Technology is Lieutenant Commander in U. S. Navy. Res .: 17 Free St., Milford.
DI GIANNANTONIO, ALEXANDER-Teacher, composer, conductor. Born Sulmona, Aquila, Italy, Dec. 28, 1895. Son of Francesco Di Giannan- tonio and Anna Carugno. In America since 1901. Graduated from Milford High in 1914 and N. E. Conservatory of Music in 1917, specializing in piano- forte and theoretical subjects. Served in U. S. Army World War I. Teacher of music in Milford since 1920. Later traveled in Europe, where he studied composition under Dupre in Paris and operatic under Vallini of Milano, a classmate of Puccini. Received his bachelor of music degree from Boston University School of Music, special graduate work in education at Harvard. Founded the Milford Conservatory of Music in 1927. Teacher and super- visor of music at Christian School of Whitinsville. Has given numerous concerts for various organizations including his composition-"Allegiance" in the celebration of Sesqui Centennial. Author of many educational works and compositions in leading musical publications. Intimate friend of Caruso, Scotti, and Puccini. Married Elsie May Gibson of Milford Aug. 19, 1942. Children: Antonetta, Alexander, and Alfred. His father, who came to America in early 90's was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford. Res .: 33 Claflin St., Milford.
DI GIANNANTONIO, ELEANOR-Assistant Librarian. Born Milford, July 27, 1912. Daughter of Gaetano Di Giannantonio and Letitia Paolucci. Education: Milford High School in 1930 and Simmons College in 1934, B.S.,
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L.B. With Boston Public Library, assistant director's office 1934-40. In the service of Kirstein Business Branch Public Library of Boston since 1940. Member: American Library Assn., Boston Chapter, Special Library Assn. Fond of swimming, travel, dancing and music. Father, born in Sulmona, Aquila, Italy, came to America in the late 90's settling in Milford. Had following four children: Alba (Radcliffe College, clerk and translator, Na- tional Shawmut Bank); Ada (jr. high school teacher in Milford); Eleanor of this sketch and Edmund (Mass. Institute of Technology, officer in U. S. Naval Reserve). Res .: 12 Southland Rd., Brookline.
DI GIOVANNI, LORENZO-Restauranteur, Larry's Diner, 12 Newbury St., Lawrence. Born Aci S. Antonio, Catania, Italy, Jan. 14, 1900. Son of Antonio Di Giovanni and Mary Consentino. Came to America in 1914 settling in Lawrence, where he attended public schools. In the restaurant business since 1927. Married Bertha Dwaske of Lawrence, Sept. 17, 1935. Children: Marlyn Laura, born May 28, 1936 and Lawrence Ronald, born March 16, 1939. Member of Mass. Beagle Club. Fond of boxing, hunting, fishing, travel and music. His father came to America in 1898 settled in Lawrence, where he engaged as stone mason. Had the following children: Mary, Fanny, Helen and Rose (twins), John, Lorenzo, and Rosario. Res .: 50 Camden St., Methuen.
DIORIO, ADAM FRANK-Selectman. Born Rosetto, Penn., July 31, 1907. Son of Michael Diorio and Consiglia Del Castello. Educated in Mil- ford Public Schools. In the service of Draper Corp. since 1942. Elected Selectman town of Milford in 1941. Active in civic and political affairs. Former candidate for state senator. Is among the directors of Milford Boys Club and Sacred Heart Church Boys Club. Member: Order Sons of Italy, Elks, Townsend Club and Hoboken Citizens Club. Married Josephine Testa of Milford March 19, 1937. One daughter Shirley Ann, born March 23, 1938. Mr. Diorio's father was born in Roccaraso, Aquila, Italy. Came to America in 1896 settling in Milford in 1916. Had the following children: John; Frank; Mrs. Mary Andreano; Adam Frank; Annie, married to Russell Ed- mands, a former New England wrestling champion; Mrs. Rose Simone and Louis, a veteran American Army World War II. Res .: 35 Winter St., Milford.
DI GIORE, CARLO-Baker. Born Atena Lucana, Salerno, Italy, Oct. 19, 1903. Son of Antonio Di Giore and Rosa Pandolfi. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1919 settling in Springfield. In the baking business since 1934. Formerly in the grocery business for seven years. Married Rosa D'Amato of Springfield, June 10, 1929. Chil- dren: Joseph Anthony and Rose Marie-both natural born musicians of much promise. Mr. Di Giore was one of the original founders of San Cero Society and its president since 1934. Formerly president of Mt. Carmel Society for five years. Active in civic affairs. His father came to America in 1904 . settling in Springfield, where he has been city employee for over 40 years. Res .: Locust Hill, Springfield.
DI GIORGIO, ROBERT-Manager Gloria Chain Store Supermarket, 378 Main St., Medford. Born Cambridge June 6, 1916. Son of Joseph Di Giorgio and Josephine Brescia. Graduated from Somerville High and attended Bur- dett College. In the service of Gloria Chain Stores since 1928, manager since 1937. Married Giovannina Trodella of Boston Feb. 5, 1939, a native of Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Children: Robert, Jr., born March 9, 1941 and Ronald, born Feb. 19, 1944. Mr. Di Giorgio is member Order Sons of Italy; Auxiliary police and Gloria Associates. Fond of baseball, boxing, travel and music. Hobby, playing the piano. His father was born at Armento Basilicata, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1903 settling in Boston as candy manufacturer. Had the following children: Robert; John, a musician and Somerville H. S. graduate is in U. S. Army overseas; and Mrs. Anna D'Agostino of Somerville. Res .: 161 Willis Ave., Medford.
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DI GIOVANNI, JOHN-Proprietor of Central Restaurant Supply Co., 130 Hanover St., Boston. Born Boston, Jan. 1, 1907. Son of Leonardo Di Giovanni and Maria La Rocca. Educated in the Boston public schools. In business since 1937. Married Rose De Laria of Boston, Jan. 1, 1934. Mem- ber of Esperia Lodge A. F. & A. M. and all other Masonic bodies up to the 32nd degree. Fond of baseball, football and boxing. Lover of travelling and music. His father was born in Sciacca, Agrigento, Italy. Came to America in 1889 settling in Boston, where he engaged in retail fruit produce. Had following children: Vincent, John, Joseph, acting manager of Central Restaurant Supply Co., Carmela, married to John Marino, a marine sea captain, and Salvatore. Res .: 88 Havre St., East Boston.
DiGIUSTO, AMLETO M .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston May 8, 1909. Son of Lorenzo DiGiusto and Maria Luigia DiGiusto, direct descendant of Andrea Di Giusto, famous painter of middle ages. Education: Somerville High School, 1927; attended Boston University College of Liberal Arts, graduated from Boston University School of Law, 1933, LL.B. In general practice in Somerville since 1933. Married Mary Imelda MacNamara, a reg. nurse of Cambridge, Sept. 6, 1939. Principal assessor for city of Somer- ville since 1939. Sergeant in the auxiliary police. Member: Mass. and Federal Bar Assns .; Somerville Bar Assn. (one of its trustees); among organizers and secretary of Mass. Italo-American Democratic Committee. Now serving in U. S. Army. Fond of golf and photography. Father, born in Aversa, Aquila, Italy, came to America in late 80's, was a prominent chef in several Boston hotels. Office: 5 Union Sq. Res .: 155 R. Summer St., Somerville.
DI GRAZIA, JOSEPH (late)-Di Grazia Bakery, 72-74 Common St., Law- rence. Born Aci Catena, Catania, Italy, Oct. 10, 1892. Son of Frank Di Grazia and Genoeffa Arcideacono. Came to America in 1906 settling in Lawrence, where he was associated with his father in the bakery business. In 1929 he became sole owner and carried on said business until he died in 1944. It is now being carried on by his wife and children. He was married to Maria Carmina of Lawrence, Oct. 23, 1916. Children: Genevieve, Isabella, Eufemia, all of whom have attended the Lawrence High School and Frank, a student. Mrs. Di Grazia was born in Roccamonfine, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1901 settling in. Lawrence. Res .: 60 Common St., Lawrence.
DI GREGORIO, FILENO-President and Treasurer, United Lens Co. Inc. in 1934. Mfg. of optical glass specialties, Southbridge. Born Bolognano, Pescara, Italy, Jan. 6, 1885. Son of Francesco Di Gregorio and Maria Giu- seppa Tauro. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. A. in 1912 settling in Southbridge: In business since 1919. Sole owner since 1935, being largest mfg. of its kind in the United States. Manufacturers of optical lens blanks. Specializing in precision moulded blanks for instrument lenses. Married Angela Maria Sonzini of Torre de'Passeri, Teramo, Italy, Jan. 12, 1911. Children: Mrs. Concetta Detarando; Alberto, a graduate of Staunton Military Academy in Virginia now Lt. in U. S. Army Air Corps; William, a graduate of Staunton Military Academy and attended University of Virginia; Raymond, a graduate of Staunton Military Academy; Richard, a graduate of Staunton Military Academy; Leonard, is student of Staunton Military Academy; and Ronald is a student. Member of mfg. and merchants of Southbridge for 25 years. Member of Eagles, Y. M. C. A., Lions Club, Director and former vice president of Credit Union Bank; Director of Taxpayers League; on board of directors and past president of Italian American Associates. Former venerable of Oberdon Lodge Order Sons of Italy. Chamber of Commerce and member of reha- bilitation committee. Address: Worcester St., Southbridge.
DI GREGORIO, JOSEPH-General contractor. Born Bisceglie, Bari, Italy, Oct. 19, 1901. Son of Vincent Di Gregorio and Rose Bruno. Came to America in 1913 settling in Worcester. Educated in the public schools here .
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and abroad. In the general contracting business since 1919, specializing in road building, excavating, building foundations and rental of equipment. Married Mary Oliver of Worcester, March 3, 1921. Children: Vincent Joseph, associated with his father as contractor, married to Christine Pa- pagni of Worcester; Maurice Anthony, also associated with his father as contractor; and Albert Ernest, student. His father came to America in 1912, settling in Worcester in the grocery business. Had the following children: Theresa, Angelina, Catherine, Joseph, Phyllis, Rose and Helen. Res .: 18 . Well St., Worcester.
DI GREGORIO, SABATINO-Owner, Universal Blank Co., Inc., and of Quality Lens Co., Inc., Southbridge. Born Bolognano, Pescara, Italy, Oct. 6, 1888. Son of Francesco Di Gregorio and Maria Giuseppa Tauro. Edu- cated in the public schools of his native town. Served in the Italian Army and fought on the Libian front. Came to America in 1912 settling in South- bridge. In business since 1935. One of the few in the U. S. in the field of opthalmic lenses, manufacturing prisms for binoculars, telescopes, range finders, gun sights, radar equipment, camera lenses, projector, movie equip- ment, contributing their facilities to war effort. Formerly in business with his brother, Fileno. Married late Anna Pietromartire. Two children Elena, married to George Tucci and Henry, graduate of Mary E. Wells High School and student of Staunton Military Academy, now in U. S. Army. Mr. Di Gregorio married second time to Anna Ricci of Southbridge, Dec. 29, 1934. One daughter-Gilda Maria, born Nov. 23, 1935. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Italian American Associates; K. C .; Eagles; Mfg. and Merchants Association. His father had 18 children, of which the following twelve are living: Fileno, Luigi, Sabatino, Pasqualina, Assunta, Giuseppe, Domenico, Giovanni, Mariannina, Alessandro, Virginia and Bambina. Res .: 79 North St., Southbridge.
DI IORIO, FREDERICK-Physician. Born Utica, N. Y. July 4, 1911. Son of Vito Di Iorio and Bernardina Pescatore. Graduated: St. Johns Mili- tary School, Manlius, N. Y. 1928; St. Johns University, Brooklyn, N. Y., 1932, A.B. University of Kansas School of Medicine, 1940, M.D. Interne at Buffalo Memorial and at J. Adams Memorial Hospital of Buffalo, N. Y. In general practice in Somerville since 1941. On staff of Longwood and Allerton Hospitals. Married Dahlia Voltolini, also a physician who spe- cializes in anesthesia, March 28, 1933. Children: Frederick, Jr. and Philip. Dr. Di Iorio is a former Captain of his high school football team and Inter- collegiate Boxing champion of New York State. His father was born in Caserta, Italy. His mother, a native of Gaeta, Italy. They came to America in 1890 settling in Utica, N. Y. Parents of following five children: Linda, Mary, Benjamin (a physician practicing in Utica, N. Y. Now officer in U. S. Army); Frank, and Frederick of this sketch. Office: 122 Highland Ave., Somerville. Res .: 63 Francis St., Cambridge.
DI LIBERO, SALVATORE-Born Sant'Apollinare, Frosinone, Italy. Nov. 4, 1887. Son of Giovanni Di Libero and Angela Maria Persechino. Attended private school. Lived in South America for six years, later served in Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Uxbridge. In the service of Ux- bridge Worsted Co., since 1923. Married late Filomena Valente, Oct. 15, 1914. Children: John, a graduate of high school and of Holy Cross College in 1941, is in U. S. Army Medical Corps; Woodie Thomas, attended high school, is in U. S. Army; Frank Henry, a graduate of high school, is in U. S. Navy. Married second time Luisa Cipolla July 27, 1940 widow of late Antonio Dell'Orco of Providence. One daughter-Elia (Dell'Orco) who is student at St. Mary's Academy of Milford. Mr. De Libero has the fol- lowing brothers and sisters: Joseph; Mrs. Angelina Crino; Domenic; and Lucia. Res .: 18 Moody St., Uxbridge.
DI LORENZO, GEORGE ANTHONY-Boys Worker. Born East Boston, March 24, 1919. Son of Edward Di Lorenzo and Josephine Mancini. Grad- uated from Roxbury Memorial High; Staley College of the Spoken Word;
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Training School for Teachers of Mechanic Arts, and Teachers College of Boston. In the service of the Central Square Center of East Boston since 1943. Was director of the boys dept., 1944-45. Married Virginia Lillian DeMarco of East Boston, June 8, 1941, a graduate of East Boston High. One son, George Philip, born Oct. 1, 1942. Mr. DiLorenzo is President of Progressive Club Inc., of East Boston. Active in civic social and political affairs. Fond of skiing; table tennis; travel and symphonies. His father was born in Catignano, Abruzzi, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Boston, later in East Boston, as custom tailor. Has the following chil- dren: Adolfo, Jerry, Ralph, Edward, George and Joseph, a veteran of U. S. Navy. Res .: 34 Cottage St., East Boston.
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