Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 52

Author: Carlevale, Joseph William, 1890-
Publication date: 1946
Publisher: Plymouth, Massachusetts : Memorial Press
Number of Pages: 876

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FERRUCCI, JOSEPH-Radiologist. Born Milford Feb. 15, 1907. Son of Antonio Ferrucci and Luisa Simone. Graduated: Milford High; Mass. In- stitute of Technology in 1931, B.S. in biology and Public Health; Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in 1934, M.D. Post graduate study in Radiology at Mass. General Hospital. On staff of Dept. of Radiology in Mass. General Hospital. Certified by the American Board of Radiology. Only American of Italian descent in the state to be a certified radiologist. Married Grace De Simoni of Boston Nov. 4, 1934, a graduate of Boston High School of Practical Arts. Children: Joseph, born Dec. 8, 1937; Ann, born June 17, 1939; and Carolyn, born Oct. 1, 1944. Member: N. E. Roentgen Ray Society, American College of Radiology; and Delta Omega Society and Kiwanis Club. On staff, Framingham Hospital and Leonard Morse Hos- pital. His father born Casalvecchio, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in late 90's settling in Milford. Had the following children: Joseph; Mrs. Mary Longo; Anthony, a research chemist; James; Mrs. Josephine Capazzullo, a reg. nurse; Mrs. Rose Trotta; Attilio; Mrs. Virginia Ricardelli and Rudolph. Res .: 270 Concord St., Framingham.

FERRUCCIO, PASQUALE-Partner, Martin Barber Shop, 80 Main St., Marlboro. Born Campobello, Agrigento, Italy, June 29, 1878. Son of Domenico Ferruccio and Carmela Grimaldi. Educated in public and private schools in his native town. Learned the barber's trade in Messina, and served in Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1900 settling in Marlboro, where he has since been tonsorialist. Married the late Maria Natoli of Lipari, Italy, in 1898. Children: Domenic; late Adelina Cantalupo; John, automo- bile mechanic; Mrs. Clara Bartolomei; Alexander, is in U. S. Merchant Marine; and Mrs. Amelia De Leggi. Mr. Ferruccio's father born Mondra- gone, Naples, Italy, was a civil engineer. Mother born Naples, Italy. They had the following children: Pasquale; Margherita (a school teacher); Mrs. Assunta Nugnes; Carlo; Mrs. Olinda Natoli; late Emilio; and Alfredo. Res .: 30 Main St., Marlboro.

FERRUOLO, ALBERT GEORGE-Proprietor, Albert Pharmacy, 110 Jackson St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence July 11, 1907. Son of Carmin Fer- ruolo and Eugenia Ferrucci. Graduated from Lawrence High School in 1926. Attended Mass. College of Pharmacy. Registered pharmaist in Law- rence since 1934. In business since 1935. Member of State and National Pharmaceutical Associations. Mr. Ferruolo is a former musician, plays violin, saxophone, and base violin. Was member of his high school band and orchestra. Also played in other orchestras. Fond of baseball, hockey, boxing and travel. His father was born in Roccamonfina Gallo, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Lawrence, where he has been engaged in textile work and as watchman for Woolworth Bros. Res .: 67 Irving Ave., Lawrence.

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FERZOCO, PATRICK H .- Instructor in Machine Drawing, Machine De- signing and Blue Print Reading, Wentworth Institute, Boston. Born Cor- finio, Aquila, Italy, Sept. 16, 1904. Son of Alexander Ferzoco and Agnes Tiberi. Was brought to America in 1911 settling in Readville. Graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1923 and from M. I. T. Lowell Institute in 1926. Instructor at Wentworth Institute of Boston since 1937. Married Iolanda Patrignani of Mansfield, Mass., June 6, 1931. Children: Warren, Marian, and Robert. . Member of Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, football, traveling and music. His father who came to America in 1901, settled in Readville. Had eight children. Res .: 15 Hamilton St., Readville.

FIANDACA, PASQUALE-Fitter and cutter, Tedford-Harvard, Inc., 1410 Mass. Ave., Cambridge. Born Santa Caterina Villarmosa, Caltanisetta, Italy, Dec. 19, 1911. Son of Ferdinando Fiandaca and Nicoletta Zito. Educated in the high schools in Palermo, where he also learned the trade of tailoring and designing for ladies and gents. In U. S. since 1929. In the service of Tedford-Harvard Inc., since 1937. Married Adelina Marasca of East Boston June 30, 1935. Children: Ferdinand A., born Jan. 17, 1937 and Alfred V., born Jan. 19, 1939. Member Merchant Tailors and Designers Assn. of America and Holy Name Society. Fond football, travel, music. His father came to U. S. in 1895 settling in Boston, as cabinet maker. Had the fol- lowing two children: Pasquale; and Nunzio (U. S. Post Office clerk). Res .: 298 Maverick St., East Boston.

FIASCONE, JOSEPH-Manager, Boston joint board Amalgamated Cloth- ing Workers of America, 864 Washington St., Boston. Born Pentina, Aquila, Italy, April 15, 1898. Son of Arnaldo Fiascone and Filomena Di Rocco. Came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Boston. Married Josephine De Rosa of Boston Jan 4, 1925. One son, Arnold, a graduate of Medford High School. Mr. Fiascone has been in the service of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America since 1933. Considered outstanding in the field of organized labor. Active in civic and political affairs. Chairman, labor division Amer- ican Medical Aid to Italy. In 1944 he campaigned to send clothes to Italy. Sponsor of every worthy cause, including the pressing of the U. S. Gov- ernment to modify armistice terms to Italy. Strong supporter of late Pres. Roosevelt in all his political campaigns. Active in CIO political activities. His father came to U. S. in 1908 settling in Boston, died in Italy in 1929. Had the following children: Joseph, Emilio, Mrs. Mary Wesgott, and Frau- lina. Res .: 52 Harvard St., Medford.

FIEREMONTI, CARMINE ANTONIO-General painting and decoration contractor, in Belmont. Born Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy, Sept. 1, 1886. Son of Filippo Fieremonti and Carolina Fierro. Educated here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1897. In Malden since 1915. General contractor since 1904. Married Marinetta Bevilacqua of Malden, June 13, 1913, a native of Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy. Children: Frank Philip, graduate Malden Catholic High and Middlesex University School of Medicine, is a physician; and Stanley Anthony, graduate Malden High and Northeastern School of Law, is in U. S. Army, Sgt. Signal Corps in Europe. Member: Order Sons of Italy and San Gaetano Society. Fond of gardening, music. Travelled in Italy four times. Has the following brothers and sisters: Gaetano, Ersilia, Angelina, Maria Grazia, and late Olimpia. Res .: 490 Highland Ave., Malden.

FICHERA, ALFIO (NED)-Businessman. Born Trecastagni, Catania, Italy, Feb. 12, 1886. Son of Alfio Fichera and Gaetana Rapisalda. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1910. Lived in New York City for number of years. In business in Lawrence since 1918, first American of Italian descent in the city to enter the general hardware business and groceries. Married Maria Timilione of Syracuse, N. Y. Janu- ary 1917. Children: Josephine, born in New York, October 1917, graduate of Lawrence High School, a music student, clerk and president of Ned Fichera Inc .; Mary, graduate of Lawrence High School and attended Mc-

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Intosh Commercial School; Alfred, in U. S. Army, paratrooper overseas; Agnes, studying at Kenmore Hospital of Boston; Emil and John, students. Mr. Fichera is interested in many activities. Active in civic affairs and in the welfare of his community. Res .: 16 Kendall St., Lawrence.

FICHERA, BENEDICT-Proprietor Colonial Marble Co., 141 Gore St., Cambridge. Born Trecastagni, Catania, Italy, Nov. 21, 1885. Son of Alfio Fichera and Rosa Barbagallo. Attended High School and College in Cata- nia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1905. In business since 1910. Outstanding in the field of interior ecclesiastical marble art work. Married Antonia Gia- cobbe of Boston Sept. 7, 1913. Children: late Rose; Alfred, graduate Somer- ville High and Wentworth Institute, is in U. S. Army 8th Air Force in Europe; Rita, graduate of Somerville High, Boston Secretarial School, and attended Bryant and Stratton Commercial School, is secretary to her father; and Andrew graduate Malden Catholic High. Member Cambridge Chamber of Commerce. Fond of travel, boxing, gardening, and music. Hobby- creating novelties in the field of art. Has two brothers John and Joseph; and a sister Carmela. Res .: 46 Marshall St., Somerville.

FICHERA, GEORGE-Building Contractor, firm Torrisi and Fichera, 125 Methuen St., Lawrence. Born Trecastagni, Catania, Italy, Oct. 28, 1899. Son of Cerino Fichera and Angelina Tomaselli. Educated in the public school of his native town and served in the Italian Army World War I. Came to America, Dec. 28, 1922 settling in Lawrence. In business since 1928. Married Josephine Faro of Lawrence, Oct. 21, 1925. One daughter, Angelina, born March 31, 1927, a graduate of Lawrence High School with great distinction, now student of Simmons College in Boston. Member of numerous organizations. Fond of hunting, travel and music. His father, who visited the United States in 1904, had the following children: Frank of Chicago; George; Fred, in Italy; Mrs. Michelina Pizzo of Hartford, Conn .; Mrs. Maria Faro in Italy and Giuseppe, also in Italy. Res .: 13 Grove St., Lawrence.

FILADORO, ALFONSO MARIA-Businessman. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, Nov. 13, 1874. Son of Ceriaco Filadoro and Clorinda De Vizia. Edu- cated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1888 settling in Boston, and since 1891 in Revere. Graduated from the academic dept. of the American International College of Springfield in 1898. Joined the Mass. Naval Brigade and served in the American Spanish War for ten months. In the custom tailoring business in Revere for 44 years. Was Justice of the Peace and notary public for 21 years. Has served in many civic and political affairs. Member of Finance Committee of Old Town Government, the No-license League of Revere and the Good Government Assn. Married Adele De Simone of Boston, April 15, 1901. Children: Clorinda; Charles, asst. supt., Chelsea Clock Co .; Eleanor, married to Eu- genio Cataldo-pharmacist in Wakefield; Louis; Alfred (a pharmacist), and Mary-married to Furio Bracciotti, prop. of Stoneham Sq. Pharmacy. Res .: 14 Suffolk Ave., Revere.

FILADORO, JOSEPH D .- Supervisor of Boston Post Office, and Civic Leader. Born Chelsea, Jan. 23, 1897. Son of Vito Filadoro and Maria Ferri. Graduated Somerville Evening High School in 1916. Attended Boston Col- lege High School and Mass. University Extension School. In the service of post office since 1918. Served in U. S. Army, World War I and saw service in France. Married Estelle Mccluskey, May 25, 1933, member of Mass. Democratic State Committee and organizer of Ladies' Auxiliary of National Assn. of Postal Supervisors. Children: Joan and Jane. Active in following affairs in Somerville: founder and pres., Magoun Sq. Service Club; vice commander, George Dilboy V. F. W .; treas. Taxpayers League; vice-pres., Federation of Italian Clubs; pres., Progressive Assn .; chairman Columbus Day Celebration for 5 years; chairman in raising funds for monument to Caesar A. Marche; founder, William Paca Civic Assn .; chairman of commit-

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tee regarding monument to World War I at Richard Trum playground; chairman of service flag and honor roll committee of World War II; secre- tary and chief of staff, Tercentenary Parade of 1930; member of Infantile Paralysis Com. Father, born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1896, settling in Chelsea, later in Somerville. Res .: 87 Bartlett St., Somer- ville.

FILADORO, LOUIS CARMIN-Partner of Filadoro Pharmacy, 399 Broadway, Revere. Born Revere, March 5, 1906. Son of Alfonso Maria Filadoro and Adela De Simone. Graduated from Revere High School in 1922 and Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1927, Ph.G. (cum laude). Awarded membership to the American Pharmaceutical Association for excellence on all subjects especially materia medica. In business with his brother, Alfred Alexander, since 1933 in Revere, conducting a strictly ethical pharmacy, the first in Revere to install a biological refrigerator, wherein are stored all medications, anti-toxins, vaccines and toxines at proper temperature so as to insure maximum efficacy at time of administration. Married Ines Ber- nasconi of Dorchester, April 16, 1944. Member: Boston Assn. of Retail Druggists, state and national pharmaceutical associations. Res .: 62 East St., Melrose.

FILETTI, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Paris Fashion Shop, specializing in mak- ing curtains, drapes, spreads, and slipcovers, 13 Newbury St., Lawrence, also proprietor of Filetti Barber Shop of North Andover. Born Viagrande, Catania, Italy, Oct. 29, 1897. Son of Nunzio Filetti and Rose Paladino. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1909 settling in Lawrence, where he has since been in business. Married Rose Di Mauro of Lawrence, Jan. 20, 1918. Children: Rose Marie, graduate of Lawrence High School and of Forsyth Dental Infirmary in Boston, dental hygienist; and Josephine Rita, graduate of St. Mary's High School, student at Regis College. Mr. Filetti's father came to America in 1905, settling in Lawrence. Had the following children: Joseph, Alfred, Rose, John, Sam, Lena, Mary, and Angelo. Res .: 209 Chickering Rd., North Andover.

FILETTO, PHILIP-Captain of St. Christopher fishing boat, Gloucester. Born Terrasini, Palermo, Italy, Aug. 9, 1903. Son of Cosimo Filetto and Grazia Randazzo. Came to America in 1910 settling in Gloucester. In business since 1924. Proprietor of one of the largest and most modern fishing boats in Gloucester. Married Rosalie Parisi of Gloucester, Nov. 14, 1926. One daughter: Grace Anne, born May 8, 1929, student of St. Anne's High School. Mr. Filetto is member of St. Peter's Club; K. C., and Moose. His father came to America in 1900 settling in Gloucester as fisherman. Had the following children: Philip, Vince, Antoinette, Mary, Rose, Frances, Annie, and Margaret. Res .: 45 Commercial St., Gloucester.

FILIPPETTA, FRANK-Owner, Washington St., Cafe, Inc., 200 Wash- ington St., Peabody. Born Moricone Sabina, Roma, Italy, Dec. 6, 1891. Son of Luigi Filippetta and Maria Angela Onori. Educated here and abroad. In business in Peabody since 1939. Formerly representative of Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. Was also machinist for number of years. Married Anna Pelonzi of Beverly, Feb. 13, 1930, a graduate of Beverly High School. Chil- dren: Richard and Lawrence. Mr. Filippetta is fond of hunting, fishing, travel and grand opera. Has a brother: Joseph Antonio, and four sisters. Res .: Beverly, Mass.

FILIPPINI, MARIO (BARON)-Proprietor, Fenway Pharmacy, 87 Fenn St., Pittsfield. Born Torrington, Conn., Jan. 6, 1906. Son of Louis Filippini and Pasqualina Chini. Graduated from Torrington High School, 1923 and Mass. College of Pharmacy, 1930, Ph.G. Attended Tasso College of Varese, Como, Italy, 1924-25. Registered pharmacist in Mass. and Conn. since 1931. Married Pauline Zita Porro of Pittsfield Sept. 17, 1938. Member: Mass. Pharmaceutical Assn., Phi Delta Chi and Faccioli Club. He is a former musician. A lover of travelling and the arts. His father, a native of

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Cugliate, Como, Italy, came to America in 1896. Lived in Barrington and Torrington, Conn. Had following children: Silvio, Amelia and Mario. His mother, a graduate of Pavia University, an outstanding midwife, now lives in Torrington, Conn. Res .: 37 Circular Ave., Pittsfield.

FILLACIO, RALPH-Police officer. Born Salem, Dec. 20, 1906. Son of Luigi Fillacio and Raffaela Di Orsi. Educated in Salem Elementary and High Schools. In the service of Salem Police Dept. since Jan. 9, 1940. Mar- ried Josephine Dettore of Beverly, Nov. 29, 1929. One daughter-Dolores, born March 29, 1931. Member: Order Sons of Italy, and Christopher Colum- bus Society. Fond of baseball, travel and music. His father was born in Bellona (Caserta) Italy. Came to America in 1901 settling in Salem, where he engaged in the grocery business. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Tamilio; Ralph; Peter; Anthony; Orlando; and Eugene. Res .: 29 Grant Rd., Salem.

FINAMORE, FRANK-Second Cook at Ritz Carlton Hotel, Boston. Born Villa Santa Maria, Chieti, Italy, Dec. 17, 1904. Son of Anthony Finamore and Assunta Di Sciullo. Studied the art of cooking in Naples and Rome. Came to America in 1921 settling in Boston. In the service of Ritz Carlton since 1936. Married Lucy Di Nino of Villa Santa Maria, Oct. 15, 1927. Children: Tina, Anthony and Eugene. Member: Epicurean Club. Fond of hunting and fishing, bocce and a lover of music. Father came to America in 1900, settling in Boston in 1920. Res .: 22 Lockwood St., Hyde Park.

FINAMORE, JOSEPH F .- Custom Tailor for Ladies and Gentlemen, also cleansing, dyeing and repairing, 228 Marion St., East Boston. Born Orsaro di Puglia, Foggia, Italy, Oct. 22, 1894. Son of Giovanni Finamore and Gio- vanna Trevisana. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1913. " In business since 1922. Married Adelina Gogliano of Boston, June 12, 1922. Children: John and Michael. Member of Orsarese Society. Fond of all sports, lover of traveling and music. Res .: 80 Shirley St., Winthrop.

FINELLI, JOHN-Attorney-at-Law. Born Caltanisetta Valfortore, Bene- vento, Italy, June 24, 1892. Son of Carmine Finelli and Diletta Patuto. Came to America in 1906, settling in Newton. Graduated from Newton High School in 1912 and from Boston University pre-law and Law School in 1921, LL.B. Served in U. S. Intelligence Office during World War I in England, France and Italy, as Captain. Post graduate work at Harvard Law School on scholarship from U. S. Government. In general practice of law since 1921. Member: local, state, and national bar associations. Former officer Order Sons of Italy in America. Member of local draft board and numerous fraternal and civic organizations. Active in civic affairs. Married Adeline Paramino of Boston (a former librarian), Jan. 24, 1922. Children: Gloria (Bates College) and Alma (Syracuse University). Summer Res .: Cape Cod, Dennis, Mass. Res .: 45 Ashmount Ave., Newtonville.

FINI, DANTE-Owner of D. Fini & Son, market garden, 39 River St., West Springfield. Born Bagno di Piano, Bologna, Italy, May 8, 1890. Son of. Filippo Fini and Venusta Bartolotti. Educated in public school of his native town and served in the Italian Turkish War of 1911-12. Came to America in 1913 settling in West Springfield, where he has since been pro- prietor of his farm which is one of the best in Western Mass. Married late Josephine Franchini in 1911. Children: Philip, who is associated with his father; Gilbert, a Roman Catholic priest and teacher at Stigmatine Father's Seminary of Wellesley. Mr. Fini married second time to Mary Balboni of Agawam, March 21, 1922. One son, William, a student. Member of Dante Club and Victor Emanuel Society. Fond of bocce playing, travelling and grand opera. His father was a public school teacher in Italy. Had follow- ing children: the late Fausto, Remido, Dante, Maria and Edvige. Res .: 39 River St., West Springfield.

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FINI, GIOVANNI-Proprietor, Fini shoe (rebuilding expert), 21 Monu- ment Sq., Leominster. Born San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy, March 20, 1890. Son of Giosue Fini and Giuseppina Piacentino. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1906 settling in Leominster. In business since 1913. Married Cesira Capasso of Leominster, Dec. 27, 1913. Children: Wallace, graduate of Leominster High School, U. S. Army overseas; Silvio, U. S. Army overseas; Josephine, graduate of Leominster High School, married to Joseph Curtin; John, student of Leomin- ster High School, U. S. Navy; Nina, married to Russell Teasdale; Mario, graduate of Leominster High School, U. S. Navy; Assunta Nalda, Bennett, Francis and Herbert, students. Mr. Fini is member of Order Sons of Italy; K. C., ex-trustee of Foggia Society, ex-orator of Corfinio Club. Has the following brothers and sisters: Michele, Matteo, Biagio, Antoinette, Rosina, Angelina, and Luigina. Res .: 99 Colburn St., Leominster.

FINIZIO, NELLO-Inventor and salesman. First National Liquor Co., 363 Hanover St., Boston. Born Apice, Benevento, Italy, July 16, 1901. Son of Rocco Finizio and Albanese Speranza. Educated in Benevento Technical Institute and served in the Italian Army aviation corps, World War I. Awarded medals for distinguished service. Came to U. S. in 1924. In the service of First National Liquor Co. since 1942, formerly a skilled mechanic for 18 years, specializing in experimental work. Inventor of: "special auto- mobile safety bumper," "automatic egg boiling machine," "automatic but- tered bread machine," "automatic human blood machine," "automatic roast · and broil meat mach.ne," all patented in Washington, D. C. Several other inventions are pending. Mr. Finizio was in his younger days a professional runner and a cyclist. Married Antoinette Santosossuo of Apice, Italy, March 23, 1923. Has the following brothers and sisters: Domenic, graduate Yale School of Engineering; Generoso; Nello; Mrs. Anna Mucci; and Carlo, graduate University of Naples in electrical engineering, is submarine de- signer. Res .: Lynn Fells Parkway, Saugus.

FINNI, CAROLINA-Lyric Soprano. Born New Bedford, Jan. 6, 1908. Daughter of Domenic Finni and Carolina Pagani. Graduated from New Bed- ford High. Studied voice under Isidore Bragiotti of Boston and in Florence, Italy for five years, finishing her training in New York. Is a professional operatic singer appearing regularly in many principal cities. Her father was born in Filattiera, Massa e Carrara, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1896 settling in New Bedford as fruit dealer. He was among the founders of the Italian Literary and Mutual Aid Society and was active in the welfare of his countrymen. Had the following children: Mary, married to John Ghilardi; late Levi, a veteran of U. S. Army World War I; Octavious, a veteran of U. S. Army World War I; Jerry, also a veteran of World War I; Mina, married to Fernando Baccelli; Emma, married to Anthony M. Lima and Carolina. Res .: 572 Kempton St., New Bedford.

FINNI, FRANCIS BENIGNUS-Proprietor, The Rotch Pharmacy, New Bedford. Born New Bedford Jan. 14, 1915. Son of Dr. Joseph N. Finni and Emily A. Pallatroni. Graduated from New Bedford High in 1933 and from R. I. College of Pharmacy and Alliance Sciences in 1938, B.S. in Pharmacy. (Was for three years class president.) In business since 1939. Registered Pharmacist in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Married Violetta Oesting of New Bedford Oct. 31, 1942. One daughter Deidra Forsythe, born March 5, 1944. Member: State and National Pharmaceutical Associations; Past Pres., and on executive committee of So. Eastern Mass. Druggists Associa- tion; Lions Club. Active in civic affairs. Fond of baseball, tennis and golf. His father was born in New Bedford, is a dentist since 1909. Grandfather Domenic Finni, was born in Filattiera, Massa e Carrara, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1870, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of New Bedford. Res .: 69 Rotch St., New Bedford.

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FINNI, JOSEPH NICHOLAS-Dentist. Born New Bedford, July 16, 1886. Son of Carlo Finni and Caterina Cavagnaro. Graduated: New Bed- ford High in 1906 and Tufts College Dental School in 1909, D.M.D. In general practice in New Bedford since 1909. Director, board of health school dental clinic; former superintendent of dental dept., of Worcester State Hospital; former member, board of registration of voters and board of trustees in the Textile School. Member: local, state and national dental asso- ciations; Italian Literary Mutual Aid Society; Red Men; and former grand knight K. of C. Hobby-National prize contests. Active in civic and po- litical affairs. His father was born in Filattiera, Massa e Carrara, Italy. Came to America in 1870 was among the pioneer Italian settlers of New Bedford, where he engaged in fruit and produce business. Had the follow- ing children: Late Charles; Joseph Nicholas; Ernest; Lawrence; John, is in U. S. Army overseas; Mary; and Theresa. Office and Res .: 644 Kempton St., New Bedford.

FIORAVANTI, ALDO-Proprietor, Peruzzi Jewel Shop. "Thoughts made into Jewels," 252 Boylston St., Boston. Born in Arlington, March 18, 1924. Son of Louis Fioravanti and Rosina Ercolani. Graduated from Arlington High School. Mr. Fioravanti is successor to Gino Peruzzi, founder of the original Peruzzi Jewel Shop, established in Boston in 1915, known from coast to coast. Was the first to establish in Massachusetts, the Florentine Style Jewelry, which he originated at Ponte Vecchio of Florence in 1880. Mr. Fioravanti learned the art of jewelry under Mr. and Mrs. Peruzzi. His parents, born in the vicinity of Rome, Italy, were prominent for number of years, in the field of women dress designers in Boston. Had following children: Luca, Aldo and Agnes. Res: 3 Lorne Rd., Arlington.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 52

Author: Carlevale, Joseph William, 1890- Publication date: 1946 Publisher: Plymouth, Massachusetts : Memorial Press Number of Pages: 876

Author: Carlevale, Joseph William, 1890-
Publication date: 1946
Publisher: Plymouth, Massachusetts : Memorial Press
Number of Pages: 876