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DI ROCCO, MICHAEL CHARLES-Zone Deputy Collector of U. S. In- ternal Revenue. Born Boston, Aug. 7, 1894. Son of Pietro Di Rocco and Filomena Di Fiore. Graduated from Revere High School in 1912 and Boston University School of Law in 1915, LL.B. With U. S. Internal Revenue Dept. since 1942. Formerly Commissioner of Public Welfare City of Revere 1921- 28 and product manager for Flint Kote Co., of New Jersey. Married to Susan E. Bradley of Salem. Served in U. S. N. R. F. during World War I. Member American Legion Revere Post 61, past exalted ruler and honorary life member of B. P. O. E. Revere Lodge 1171. Fond of baseball, hockey, farming, travel and music. His father was born in Roccasicura, Campo- basso, Italy. Came to America in the early 80's settling in Boston. Res .: 106 Malden St., Revere.
DI RUSSO, SALVATORE-Buyer at R. H. White Co., Boston. Born Elena Gaeta, Caserta, Italy, May 20, 1909. Son of Vincent Di Russo and Mary Magliozzi. Was brought to U. S. A. in 1913 settling in Boston. Grad-
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uated from Somerville High School in 1927 and from Bentley School of Ac- counting and Finance in 1931. In the service of R. H. White Co. since 1937. Formerly with Wm. Filene & Sons. Married Mary Torriere of Boston, June 5, 1938. One son, Vincent Arthur, born Nov. 13, 1940. Fond of base- ball, football, hockey, travelling. Father came to America in 1900. Was a shipbuilder, made many trips abroad, settled permanently in Boston. Res .: 9 Pleasant Ave., Somerville.
DI SABATO, NICOLO-President of Supreme Wine Co., Boston (largest wine distributors in New England). Born Montescaglioso, Potenza, Italy, Nov. 25, 1898. Son of Francesco Di Sabato and Picifica Di Chio. Educated here and abroad. Came to America in 1915 settling in South Boston. In the wine business and distributors of Petri Wine of San Francisco, California since 1935. Formerly wholesale fruit dealer and buyer for the First Na- tional Stores. Married Concetta Miceli of Boston, Nov. 25, 1921. Children: Marie Joan, a graduate of Girls High School and Burdett College; and Vio- lette. Mr. Di Sabato is member of Order Sons of Italy in America and of the Wine Counselors. Fond of baseball, football, bocce and boxing. A lover of travel and music. Res .: 6 Locksley Road, Newton Centre.
DI SABITO, JAMES-Businessman. Born Milford, Feb. 20, 1907. Son of Michael Di Sabito and Agnes Verelli. Educated in the public schools. Proprietor of Jimmy's Taxi service since 1930. Formerly automobile me- chanic and worked on plane motors. Married Amelia Mary Noferi of Hope- dale, Sept. 21, 1935. Children: James Joseph, born June 30, 1937; and David Michael, born June 30, 1939. Mr. Di Sabito is active in civic and political affairs. Member of Milford Welfare Dept. Board since 1940 and chairman since 1944. Member Italian Labor Society. Fond of baseball, football, and music. His father was born in Pietra Montecorvino, Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Milford. Had the following children: James; Leonard, in U. S. Army overseas; and two step-children-Lawrence and Daniel. Res .: 25 Madden Ave., Milford.
DiSALVO, DOMENICK-Chef Parker House Hotel. Born Castel del Giu- dice, Campobasso, Italy, May 10, 1903. Son of Joseph Di Salvo and Matilda Gentile. Came to America in 1919 settling in Boston. Studied the art of cooking in Naples, Italy. Has been chef at Boston University Club; The Brunswick Hotel; The Boston Art Club; the Mansion Inn, and since 1939 at the Parker House. Has given many demonstrations including the one at Martha Lee's Kitchen in 1929. Married Mary Vannini of Boston, June 28, 1936. Member: Epicurean Club and Castel del Giudice Society. Fond of baseball, music and opera. Father came to America in 1900 settling in Boston, where he was chef at the University Club for over 15 years. Res .: 470 Fellsway, West Medford, Mass.
DI SANTI, AGOSTINO-Proprietor, Di Santi Bakery, 898 Main St., Springfield. Born Atena, Lucana, Italy, Feb. 24, 1898. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1916 settling in Springfield. In business since 1917. Married Anna Chechile of Springfield, Sept. 10, 1923. One son, a graduate of High School of Commerce and of Northeastern University, now officer in U. S. Army Air Corps. Member: Atena Club (treasurer) and Order Sons of Italy in America (finance secty. and conventional delegate). Fond of baseball, boxing, bocce, travelling and grand opera. Has two brothers-Louis and Michael in New York, and a sister-Mrs. Philomena Spagna of Springfield. Res :. 56 Elmwood St., Springfield.
DI SANTI, JAMES-Detective. Born Springfield, May 8, 1909. Son of Frank Di Santi and Angelica Pepe. Graduated from Springfield Trade School in 1927. Member of Springfield Police Dept. since June 1, 1933. Detective since 1940. Married Loretta Zaborowski of Springfield, Jan. 18, 1936. One son-Gerard James. Member Sons of Italy in America, the Y.M.C.A. and South-End Community Center. Fond of baseball, basketball
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and golf. His father was born in Atena Lucana, Salerno, Italy, Aug. 6, 1881. Came to U.S.A. in 1903 settling in Springfield, being one of the first Italian American tonsorialists in the city. Had the following children: James of this sketch, Anthony, a graduate of Technical High School, member of Springfield Fire Department, serving in U. S. Navy; and Gerard, a grad- uate of Commercial High School, is railway operator, now serving in U. S. Army. Res .: 160 Belmont Ave., Springfield.
DiSANTO, JOSEPH-Businessman. Born in San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, Feb. 22, 1867. Son of Arcangelo DiSanto and Marianna Tudino. Came to America in 1897 and again in 1906 settling in Hyde Park where he has since been in the meat and grocery business. Married Jose- phine Martelletti in August 1896. Children: Benjamin, Concetta (DiSanto), Pasquina (Cavarretti), Arcangelo, Mariannina (Stone), Anna Maria, Biaggio and Ida. Res .: 27 East Glenwood Ave., Hyde Park.
DI SANTO, WILLIAM-General Mason Contractor, Portland, Maine. Born San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, October 30, 1896. Son of Marco DiSanto and Carmela Bartolomeo. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Portland. Educated in the public schools and attended Graves Business College. Married Concetta Di Santo of Hyde Park, Oct. 30, 1924. Children: Carmela, Josephine, Dorothy, Matilda, Marilyn, Paula, and Rocco William. Mr. DiSanto is veteran U. S. forces World War I. Member: American Legion; Knights of Columbus 4th degree; member and past president of Columbia Club. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of all sports. Lover of history, art, music and travel. His father came to U. S. in 1897, settled in Portland. Had the following children: William; Mrs. Mary Flynn; Mrs. Madelin Brogna; John and Mrs. Rose Manganello. Address: 79 Jordan St., Portland, Maine.
DISARIO PAUL C .- Born Boston, Aug. 8, 1883. Son of Gabriel Disario and Maria Ippolito. Graduated, Eliot School and attended M.I.T. specializ- ing in hygiene and sanitation. With Boston Health Dept. as inspector of housing and sanitation since 1913. Married Caroline E. Lepore of Boston, June 17, 1906, whose parents were born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Children: Gabriel M., graduate of M.I.T. is chief engineer of sanitation for the re- public of Venezuela, married to Helen Contreras; Mrs. Mary Doull; Mrs. Caroline Miranda; Mrs. Beatrice Vernaglia; Mrs. Marguerite Canavan; Mrs. Martha Elwell; Paul C., Jr., graduate of Worcester Tech., civil engineer, Lieut. in U. S. Navy, married to Dorothy Cronin. All are graduates of East Boston High. Mr. Disario is member, K. of C. Since 1920 has been con- nected with Boy Scouts of America, serving 15 years as scout master and since 1935, district commission. His father, born Castelcivita, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1880, was an outstanding shoe maker in Boston for 60 years. Had following children: Paul, Daniel, Emilio, and Gabriel. Res .: 215 Leyden St., East Boston.
DI SCIPIO, BENJAMIN - Proprietor, Di Scipio Grocery Store, 301 Chatham St., Lynn. Born Crecchio, Chieti, Italy, Feb. 22, 1896. Son of Gae- tano Di Scipio and Alba Baccile. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to America in 1912 settling in Lynn. Served with American forces in France, World War I and was with the Army of Occupation in Germany for two years. In business in Lynn since 1932. Married Mary Peluso of Lynn, Sept. 4, 1933. Children: Norma Mary and Benjamin James. Member: American Legion and Italian Community Center. Fond of art, travel, and music. Has the following brothers and sisters: Louis, Nicholas, Benjamin, Concetta, Mary, Amalia, Crestina and Frances. Res .: 98 Hanover St., Lynn.
DI SCIULLO, JOSEPH A .- Executive Chef-Country Club, Brookline. Born Fallo, Chieti, Italy, Dec. 21, 1904. Son of Alessandro Di Sciullo and Filomena Di Sciullo. Educated in the public school of his native town. Studied the art of cooking in Naples and worked at the Royal Palace. Came to America in 1921 settling in Boston, where he graduated from Fisher's
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Business College and from Louis Hotel Training School of Washington, D. C. Studied painting and sculpture as hobby, under Professor DeBenedictis of Boston. In the service of the Country Club since 1939. Formerly with Hotel Somerset, Hotel Bradford, the Eastern Yacht Club and the Bald Peak Colony Club of New Hampshire. Married Yvonne De Nardis, Nov. 30, 1933. One daughter-Rosalie, born March 24, 1938. Member of Epicurean Club. His father came to America in 1910 settling in Boston. Res .: 42 Sanbourn Ave., West Roxbury.
DI SCIULLO, MARY LOUISE-Concert Pianist and Instructor of Piano- forte, 54 Breck St., Brighton. Born Boston, Dec. 4, 1915. Daughter of Joseph Di Sciullo and Lucy Di Matteo. Graduated from Girls High School in 1932. Began to study music at the age of 12 under Palmira Tagliabue Dellamano. Graduated from New England Conservatory of Music in 1937, majoring in pianoforte, normal teachers course. While at the Conservatory she gave concerts and solos at Jordan Hall. Has played numerous solos at Steinert Hall. Considered outstanding in the field of pianoforte. Teacher of piano in Brighton since 1937. Member of Pianoforte Teachers Society, Chatter Box Club, Italian Junior League and the Italian Literary Club. Father was born at Fallo, Chieti, Italy. Came to America in 1908 settling in Boston, where he has been executive chef at the Bradford, Lenox and Brunswick Hotels.
DI SESSA, LOUIS-Captain, Boston Police Dept. Born Boston, Feb. 14, 1892. Son of Peter Di Sessa and Concetta Struzziero. Educated in the Boston Public Schools. Appointed patrolman Oct. 2, 1919; Sergeant, Sept. 16, 1927; Lieut. Nov. 24, 1932; Captain, June 24, 1943. Was for 20 years in the service in plain clothes. Now head of the Homicide Squad. Married Mary White of Boston, April 30, 1913. Children: Mary (Lagana); Peter E. (a graduate of Northeastern University School of Law in 1938, in general practice of law in Boston, now officer in the U. S. Navy); Lillian (Breau) ; Elizabeth and Louis, Jr. Member of Italian American Aid Society. Fond of baseball, boxing and music. Parents were born in Tauraso, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1888 settling in Boston. Captain Di Sessa is the oldest living American of Italian extraction in the Boston Police Department. Office: 154 Berkeley St., Boston. Res .: 21 Gladstone St., East Boston.
DI SESSA, PETER EDWARD-Attorney-at-Law. Born East Boston, April 13, 1916. Son of Louis DiSessa and Mary White. Graduated: East Boston High and Northeastern University School of Law in 1938, L.L.B. In general practice in Boston since 1938. Veteran U. S. Navy, World War II, in Japan and Philippines, took part in the invasion of Okinawa. Married Lorraine Breau of Boston, Sept. 5, 1938, a graduate of High. Children: Lorraine Marie, born June 11, 1940 and Louis, born March 31, 1944. Member, Veterans of Foreign Wars and local bar associations. Former candidate for Boston city council. Active in civic and political affairs. His father, captain in the Boston Police Dept., was born in Boston. Grandfather, Peter DiSessa, was born in Taurasi, Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in 1888, settling in Boston. Res: 82 St. Andrews Rd., East Boston.
DI SILVIO, DOMINIC-Born Boston, Aug. 25, 1907. Son of Camillo Di- Silvio and Donatella Marietta Paolini. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1926. Attended Suffolk University and Suffolk Law School. Spe- cialized in the study of foreign languages, especially the Italian. Deeply interested in civic and welfare work. Fond of football, music, literature and art. In the employ of Suffolk Superior Civil Court since 1937. Parents were born in Catignana, Abruzzi, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Boston. Eight children: Dominic, John, Nina, Gilda, Rosina, Luisa, Joseph and Frank. Res .: 296 Maverick St., East Boston.
DISTASI, ANGELINA SETTANA (Mrs.)-Proprietor of Distasi Dry Goods Store, 185 Crescent St., Brockton. Born Noicattaro, Bari, Italy, July
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29, 1897. Daughter of Vito Distasi and Domenica Di Donna. Educated in the public school of Canosa di Puglia, Italy. Came to America in 1915 set- tling in Brockton. Married the late Leonardo Di Stasi, Oct. 15, 1915, a native of Canosa di Puglia, Italy, Feb. 16, 1890, who was in the leather business in Brockton for 30 years, died Jan. 4, 1941. Mrs. Distasi established her dry goods store in 1940 and has since been engaged in that field. Has the fol- lowing children: Josephine, born July 21, 1916, a graduate of Brockton High, married to John Putignano of Brockton; Marie Theresa, born Nov. 20, 1918, married to Frank Lalli of Brockton; and Gloria Evelyn, is student. Mrs. Distasi is member of Anita Garibaldi Lodge Sons of Italy, a former trustee and vice-president. Her father came to America in 1905. Had the following children: Angelina, Anna, Sabina, Josephine and Daniel. Res .: 17 Erie Ave., Brockton.
DI STASIO, CHARLES F .- Proprietor of Stasey-Moore Fur Co., retailing furs of all descriptions, remodeling, repairing and storage of furs, 480 Washington St .; Boston. Born Boston, Sept. 20, 1901. Son of Anthony Di Stasio and Maria Bocchino. Graduated from Maynard High School in 1919 and Boston University School of Law in 1923, LL.B. In the fur business since 1928. Formerly with one of America's largest furriers. Member of Psi Chi legal fraternity and B.P.O.E. Married Helen V. Ludy of Dorchester, July 6, 1931. One son-Charles Marshall. Father born in Luogosano, Avel- lino, Italy, came to America in 1888 settling in Boston, where he engaged in the meat field. Was owner of meat markets in Concord, Maynard and Dor- chester. Res .: 1153 Brook Rd., Milton.
DI STASIO, GUY A .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Revere, June 19, 1913. Son of John Di Stasio and Marieann Costanza. Graduated from Revere High School, 1931; Mass. College of Pharmacy, 1934, Ph.G .; Univer- sity of Mass., 1937, B.S .; Middlesex University School of Medicine, 1941. M.D. Interne: St. Mary's Hospital of Cincinnati, Ohio; Fall River General Hospital; Boston City Hospital. In general practice in Revere since 1942. On staff of Chelsea Veterans Hospital; Union Hospital of Lynn; Maplewood Hospital of Malden; Charlesgate Hospital; Revere General Hospital, etc. Member of B.P.O.E. and physician for the Order Sons of Italy Lodge of Revere: Married Florence Mordiglia of Revere, June 22, 1941, a former high school teacher and concert soprano. His father was born in Boston. Had eight children. Grandfather was a native of Luogosano, Foggia, Italy, came to America in early 80's settling in Boston. Office: 135 Mountain St., Revere.
DI STEFANO, POMPEO-Custom Tailor. Morse and Sherman Clothing Store of Plymouth. Born Cepagatti, Pescara, Italy, March 20, 1894. Son of Emanuele Di Stefano and Filomena Creati. Came to America in 1907 set- tling in Plymouth. In the service of Morse and Sherman since 1922. Mem- ber: Eagles and Order Sons of Italy. Fond of baseball, bowling, travel and music. Married Adelaide Merlino, Sept. 30, 1922, a graduate of King- ston High, is a teacher of pianoforte. Children: Richard E., born April 22, 1924, is a graduate of Plymouth High and is attending Boston University, is in U. S. Army overseas; and William Edwin, born Sept. 6, 1927, is a graduate of Plymouth High. Res .: 20 Standish Ave., Plymouth.
DI TATA, CHARLES-Proprietor, The famous Spaghetti House, Slocum Rd., North Dartmouth. Born Castel del Giudice, Campobasso, Italy, June 6, 1894. Son of Angelo Di Tata and Maria Di Salvo. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1912 settling in New Bedford, where he has been executive chef at Wamsutta Club for 29 years. Married Miche- lina Vannelli of Ripa Bottoni, Italy, Aug. 10, 1919. Children: Marie, a gradu- ate of Dartmouth High; Antoinette, attended Dartmouth High; Josephine also attended Dartmouth High; and Carmelina, Charles, Jr., and Gabriel are students. Mr. Di Tata is member Order Sons of Italy and Italian Literary and Mutual Aid Society. Fond of bocce, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1896 lived in Boston. Had the following children: Charles; Nicho-
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las is chef in Providence; Alphonse; Mrs. Immacolata Cervini; sister-An- toniette; Giovannino; and Ernestina. Res .: 535 Slocum Rd., Dartmouth.
DI TOMMASO, JOHN JOSEPH-Proprietor, Batchelder Bros. Jewelry Store, established in 1886, 90 Merrimack St., Haverhill. Born Haverhill, Oct. 27, 1910. Son of Alessandro Di Tommaso and Maria Medaglia. Graduated from Haverhill High in 1928 and McIntosh Business College in 1931. Asso- ciated with his father in the jewelry business since 1933. Married Hilda Claire D'Alessandro of Lynn, April 19, 1936. Children: Lynda Claire, born April 27, 1937 and June Carol born June 14, 1940. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Eagles; Improved Order of Redmen; Kiwanis Club and president of the Wood School Parent-Teachers Association. Plays violin and is a singer. Has taken part in numerous semi-professional musicals and operettas. His father, born in Albanella, Salerno, Italy, came to America in 1890, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Haverhill. Mother, a native of San Pietro a Maida, Catenzaro, Italy, came to U.S.A. in 1900 settling in Haverhill, where they were married. Res .: 61 South New St., (Bradford) Haverhill.
DI TONNO, MICHELE-Proprietor, Wakefield Shoe Hospital, 7 Mechanic St., Wakefield. Born Loreto Aprutino, Pescara, Italy, May 8, 1894. Son of Francesco Di Tonno and Vienna Germa. Attended public school in his native town, where he learned the trade of making custom shoes. Came to Amer- ica in 1911 settling in Wakefield. In business since 1915. Formerly with Evens Shoe Co. for five years. Married Elvira Presutto of Everett, Sept. 12, 1920. Children: Frank, a graduate of Wakefield High (with high honors) is student at Mass. State College; Vienna, married to William Pepe of the U. S. Navy; Nina; and Tina. Mr. Di Tonno is member of Red Men; Order Sons of Italy; Pesca Sansonesco Society; and of Red Men's band. He has a brother John; and a sister, Mrs. Gertrude Mariano of Providence. Res .: 46 Crescent St., Wakefield.
DITTO, ARTHUR-Pioneer American of Italian descent in Mass. to enter the Optical Manufacturing field known as Marine Optical Mfg. Co., of Ros- lindale, which he founded in 1925 now carried on by his two sons Hugo M., and Eugene D. Was born in Civitaquana, Teramo, Italy, March 20, 1884. Son of Ginoine Ditto (Diodati) and Angelina Di Gregorio. Came to U. S. in 1904. Lived in Poughkeepsie, N. Y. and in Boston. Married to Frances Marto. They had the following children: Eugene Dennis; Hugo Michael; Mrs. Eva Marcus; Mrs. Mildred Ruggiero and Frances. Mr. Ditto has been a man of many activities, industrious, and active in the welfare of his countrymen. His grandfather was a Garibaldian soldier for four years and fought for Italian independence. Res .: 12 Murray Hill Road, Roslindale.
DITTO, HUGO MICHAEL-Partner, Marine Optical Mfg. Co., 28 Mahler St., Roslindale. Born Poughkeepsie, N. Y. Sept. 29, 1913. Son of Arthur Ditto (Diodati) and Frances Marto. Graduated from Boston High School of Commerce. In the optical mfg. business with his brother Eugene since 1925. Specializing in optical frames and sun glasses. Said industry was established by their father in a small way; today they own their three-story modern building comprising of 1500 sq. feet of floor space, employing over 125 people. Mr. Ditto married Helen Mazza of Cambridge Oct. 12, 1940 a graduate of Watertown High School, and of Bryant and Stratton Commer- cial School. One daughter, Angela Maria, born Oct. 14, 1944. Member: Optical Association of New York; Chamber of Commerce and Roslindale Board of Trade. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travel and music. Hobby, gardening. See his father Arthur's sketch. Res .: 20 Oakmount Rd., Newton Centre.
DITTO, EUGENE DENNIS-Partner, Marine Optical Mfg. Co., 28 Mahler St., Roslindale. Born Boston, June 3, 1912. Son of Arthur Ditto (Diodati) and Frances Marto. Graduated from English High School and attended Wentworth Institute. Partner with his brother Hugo Michael in
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the Marine Optical Mfg. Co., since 1925. Married Mary Bonsagni of Brook- line Oct. 12, 1936, a graduate of Brookline High and of Leslie School. Chil- dren: Eugene Charles, born Feb. 24, 1939 and Arthur Leo, born Sept. 6, 1944. Member: Sun Glass Institute of New York, Optical Mfg. Association, and Roslindale Board of Trade. Fond of baseball, football, golf, travel and grand opera. (See his father's and his brother's sketch in this book.) Res .: 93 Payson Rd., Brookline.
DI TULLIO, EMILIO-Businessman. Born Filetto, Chieti, Italy, April 23, 1894. Son of Camillo and Maria Grazia Di Tullio. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to America in 1909, lived in Quincy, later in Lynn. In business since 1914. Married Maria Carlucci of Lynn, July 31, 1917 . Chil- dren: Italo J., graduate of Burdett College, associated in business with his father; Americo D., in U. S. Army overseas, holder of Purple Heart for dis- tinguished service; Raymond and Robert (twins) graduates of Boston Mu- seum of Fine Arts School, now in U. S. Army overseas; Robert was car- toonist for Walt Disney, prior to his going in the army; Gloria S., performer with the Ice-Capades; Emilio, Jr., student. All the children graduated from Lynn English High School. Mr. Di Tullio is member of Order Sons of Italy; Bees Club; and Italian American Naturalization Club. His father came to America in 1904, settled in Quincy. Bus. and Res .: 37 Adams St., Lynn.
DI TULLIO, FRANK-Proprietor, Fruit and Vegetable Dept., Atlas Market, Quincy. Born Filetto, Chieti, Italy, Dec. 28, 1893. Son of Giuseppe and Caterina Di Tullio. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to America in 1910 settling in Quincy. In business since 1926. Married Lucy Di Salvo of Quincy, Dec. 6, 1917. Children: Arthur, a graduate of Quincy High, is in U. S. Army; Alfred, a graduate of Quincy High, is in U. S. Army overseas, has been awarded the Purple Heart for bravery; Mary, a graduate of Quincy High, is married to Luigi Cello. Mr. Di Tullio is fond of bocce playing, travel and music. His father came to America in 1904 settling in Quincy. Had the following children: Frank, Silvio, Caesar, Daniel, Ermindo, Nor- ando and Eliseno. Res .: 42 Newcomb St., Quincy.
DI TULLIO, NICHOLAS-Representative of Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Quincy. Born Filetto, Chieti, Italy, Dec. 25, 1892. Son of Rocco and Paolina Di Tullio. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1910 settling in Quincy. In the service of the Metropolitan In- surance Co. since March 27, 1922. Has been awarded numerous merits, is among the most outstanding salesman in the New England district. Mar- ried Rose Mastrocola, June 14, 1920. Children: Pauline, born March 27, 1921, is a graduate of Lasell Jr. College; Clara, born July 11, 1924, is also a graduate of Lasell Jr. College; and Robert, born Oct. 3, 1930, is student at Boston College High. Mr. Di Tullio is member of Order Sons of Italy; John Quincy Adams Club; and Filetto Abruzzi Society. Has the following brothers: Michael and Alfonso. Res .: 44 Stockton St., Dorchester.
DI VENUTI, FRANK A .- Manager, Photography, Loring Studio, New Bedford. Born Everett, Sept. 29, 1909. Son of William Di Venuti and Emanuela Fidone. Graduated from Everett High School and attended the University of Maine. In the service of Loring's Studio since 1933. Married Ann English of Everett, May 1, 1934, a graduate of Everett High School. Children: Frank, Ann, and Ellen. Mr. Di Venuti served for two years in the Everett City Council. Is member of the New Bedford Junior Chamber of Commerce, Elks, and Rotary Club. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, football, track, gardening, travel, and music. His father was born in New York, was leather salesman. Had the following children: Frank A., late William E., Mrs. Rose Babcock; Patricia; George, in U. S. Navy; and John. All are graduates of Everett High School. Grandfather was born in Altavilla, Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1880. Res .: 19 McCormick St., North Dartmouth.
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