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FORCELLATI, JOHN-Fruit and Produce, 10 Commercial St., Boston. Born Boston, Feb. 16, 1916. Son of Domenic Forcellati and Anna Pagliuca. Graduated from English High School in 1933. In the fruit field, specializing in bananas since 1933. Married Mary Schiavone of Boston, Sept. 19, 1943 .. Member: New England Fruit Association. Fond of baseball, football and. music. Father, born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1901 settling in Boston, where he has since been in the fruit business. Res .:. 81 North Margin St., Boston.
FORGIONE, ANTONIO-Proprietor, Forgione Bros. Meat Market, 88' Cottage St., East Boston. Born Mirabella, Avellino, Italy, Jan. 7, 1905. Son of Gennaro Forgione and Angelina De Luca. Came to U. S. in 1919 settling in East Boston. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1921. Married Malvina Reppucci of Boston June 18, 1940. One son Albert Gennaro, born May 10, 1942. Mr. Forgione is fond of baseball, hockey, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1875. Lived in Plymouth as construction worker, died in East Boston age 100. Had the following chil- dren: Mrs. Grazia Blasi; late Mrs. Maria Villani; Mrs. Magrina Marcucci; Amarando; Mrs. Antonetta Di Donato; late Mrs. Ida Panza; Altobelli; An- tonio; and Mr. Carmela Patricca. Res .: 130 Washington Ave., Winthrop.
FORMICA, ANTONIO FRANCESCO-Proprietor, Nino Shoe Clinic, 5 Church St., Worcester. Born Castellace, Reggio Calabria, Italy, Oct. 5, 1898. Son of Francesco Formica and Maria Tedesco. Attended public school in his native town, where he also learned the art of costume tailoring. Came to America in 1914 settling in Worcester. In business since 1920. Married Carmela Occhionero of Leicester, Mass., Jan. 11, 1924. One son, Francis Anthony, graduate of Classical High School, now serving in U. S. Marine
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Corps. Mr. Formica is member of Mass. State Guard, and former member of National Guard. Fond of all sports, a lover of travelling and music. His father, who came to America in 1900, worked for ex-Congressman Say- mour Winslow of Leicester for 18 years, now in Italy. Had two sons: An- tonino of this sketch and Francesca, married to Rocco Barca of Castellaccio, Calabria, Italy. Res .: 24 Jackson St., Worcester.
FORMOLO, REV. VICTOR G .- Rector, St. Anne's Church, West Spring- field. ยท Born Sporminore, Trento, Italy. Son of Celeste Formolo and Luigia Collina. Education: Scuola Ginnasiale of Gemona Udine; studied philosophy at Seminario of Verona and theology at Verona and Rome. Ordained in Rome by Cardinal Pompili, July 7, 1918. In America since 1919. First assignment at Mt. Carmel Church in Pittsfield, Mass., subsequently curate at Sacred Heart Church in Waltham. Curate at Mt. Carmel Church of Spring- field, 1926-1943. Curate at St. Anne's Church of West Springfield, since July 1942. Father Formolo has two sisters, Mrs. Paolina Piccinini and Mrs. Olinda Fedrizzi-both in Italy. Rectory: 253 Newbridge St., West Spring- field.
FORNACIARI, ENIO A .- Proprietor, Forn-Sign Co., No. Plymouth. Born Renazzo, Ferrara, Italy, Nov. 13, 1900. Son of Ettore Fornaciari and Er- nesta Forni. Came to America when a year old settling in Plymouth. Edu- cated in the public schools. In business since 1919. Married Mable Guido- boni of Middleboro, Nov. 6, 1934, a graduate of Bridgewater State Teachers College, is a former public school teacher. One daughter-Catherine. Mem- ber: Plymouth Mutual Aid Society; Vespucci Club; John Alden Club; Elks. Proprietor of his cranberry bog. Is a natural born paint artist, whose numerous oil paintings are noted for their artistic value. His father came to America in 1900 settling in Plymouth, where he worked at Cordage Co., for over 40 years. Had the following children: Enio A .; Armando; Colombo; Mrs. Doris Dennehy. Res .: 332 Court St., No. Plymouth.
FORNACIARI, MARIANO-Textile operator. Born Campagnano di Roma, Italy, Oct. 29, 1877. Son of Giovanni Domenico Fornaciari and An- tonia Marucci. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1909 settling in New Bedford, where he has been engaged in various occupations. Married Caterina Pizzuti of Campagnano di Roma, Jan. 14, 1901. Children: William, manager of People's Market, is venerable in Order Sons of Italy and active in civic and political affairs; Emma, hair stylist; Inese, a graduate of New Bedford High, is married to Charles Almaida; Giulio, a graduate of Vocational School is in U. S. Army engineering corps. All of whom are members of Julius Caesar Order Sons of Italy. Res .: 31 Austin St., New Bedford.
FORNI, ALESSANDRO-Proprietor, Hub Restaurant, 84 North St., Pitts- field. Born San Giovanni in Persiceto, Bologna, Italy, July 9, 1888. Son of Leonildo Forni and Rosa Ferranti. Educated in the public schools of his native town and served in the Italian Army, as royal carabinieri in Rome. Spent several years in Switzerland. Came to America in 1911 settling in Pittsfield. In the restaurant business since 1920. Formerly chef at Hotel Wendell. Married Erminia Dondi of San Giovanni, Bologna, Italy, Oct. 22, 1915. Children: Clementina, graduate of Pittsfield High School and Boston University College of Business Administration; Rose Leonora, graduate Pittsfield High School and attended Pittsfield Business College. Member of Elks. Travelled in Italy in 1938. Has following brothers and sisters: Leda, Lidia, Pia, Teresa, Luigi and Roberto. Res .: 9 Weston St., Pittsfield.
FORNI, REV. ALFRED R .- Curate, Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church, Fall River, Mass. Born Sandwich, Mass. Educated: St. Charles College and St. Mary's Seminary. Ordained May 1939 at St. Mary's Cathedral of Fall River, Mass. by Most Reverend James E. Cassidy, D.D., Bishop of Fall River. Appointed Curate of Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Church Oct. 1, 1939. Chaplain in U. S. Army since July 1, 1943-1st Lt. His father was born in
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the province of Bologna, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1910 settling in Sandwich, Mass. Rectory: 120 Beattin St., Fall River.
FORNI, ANTHONY-Assistant Civil Engineer. Born San Matteo Decima, Bologna, Italy, May 10, 1873. Son of Ferdinando Forni and Gigli Sacenti. Came to America in 1892 settling in Springfield. Educated here and abroad. Has held many positions in Springfield as assistant city civil engineer and as city investigator and patrolman. Worked also for George and Morrill Co., and with Durkee White and Towne. Married Emma Candini, Aug. 10, 1902. Children: Elsa, married to Nino Moretti; Edith, studied violin and voice here and abroad, is teacher of music in Springfield, possesses a beau- tiful lyric voice. Made her debut in Il Trovatore in 1944 in Springfield. Mrs. Forni was a graduate from Bologna Ospedale Maggiore as midwife, was outstanding in her field, practiced in Springfield for 40 years. Mr. Forni has a sister Mrs. Benilde and a brother August both of Springfield. Res .: 31 Hastings St., Springfield.
FORTE, ARTHUR A .- Attorney at Law. Born Boston, June 9, 1901. Son of Peter Forte and Francesca Santamaria. Graduated from English High School, and Boston University School of Law in 1930, LL.B. In gen- eral practice since 1930. Married Clara Fortunato of Boston Sept. 5, 1932. Children: Peter M., Jane, and Francesca. Member: Justinian Law Society; local, state and national bar assns .; Eagles; Order Sons of Italy; Italian Historical Society; Italian Charitable Society; former reporter for Boston Traveler. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892, died in Boston in 1917. Mother a native of Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in 1894. Office: 20 Pemberton Sq., Boston. Res .: 74 Florence St., Somerville.
FORTE, FELIX-Judge. Born Boston June 30, 1895. Son of Peter Forte and Francesca Santamaria. Education: Boston University School of Law, 1916 LL.B. (cum laude), 1919, LL.M., 1928, M.A., Harvard Law School, 1932 Doctor of Juridical Science. In general practice 1916-39; associate pro- fessor of Law Boston University 1922-29, professor 1929-39. Associate Jus- tice Superior Court of Mass. since 1939. Formerly past special justice dis- trict court of Somerville. Vice pres. and treas. Republican State Committee; Republican nominee attorney general of Mass. in 1936; pres. B. U., School of Law Alumni Assn .; Executive secretary, Home for Italian Children Inc .; . Supreme Venerable of Supreme Lodge Order Sons of Italy. Member K. C., Lambda Chi Alpha and Phi Delta Phi. Author: Brief survey of Anglo American Legal History Mass. Bar Examination, Questions and Answers, etc. Married to Alma Locatelli June 28, 1922. Children: John, Peter, Virginia and Felix Jr. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892 settling in Boston. Res .: 346 Marsh St., Belmont.
FORTI, EMILIO-Physician, Surgeon, Lecturer, Author. Born Verona, Italy, May 25, 1901. Son of Ugo Forti and Bici Lombroso. Graduated from University of Modena, Italy, 1924, M.D., cum laude. Assistant physician at Mantua Hospital and Ostetric Mangiacaldi of Regia Universita, Milan, 1924- 27, specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. Professor and lecturer, Uni- versity of Perugia, 1931-33. Professor and lecturer in surgery, gynecology, University of Modena, 1933-36. General vice director of Italian association of blood donors. Consultant in major hospitals throughout Italy. Author of 33 scientific publications on surgery, obstetrics, transfusions. Physician in Great Britain, Canada. In America since 1939, practicing in Boston since 1941. Member: American Medical Assn .; Mass. Medical Assn .; Greater Boston Medical Society. On staff of several hospitals. Married Egle An- cona in 1929. Office and address: 371 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.
FOSSA, PIETRO-Born Scofera, Genoa, Italy, June 10, 1871. Son of Giovanni and Teresa Fossa. Came to America in 1882, settling in Spring- field until 1888. In West Springfield since 1898. Was in fruit and ice cream business for eight years. Pioneer Italian American wholesale ice cream
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manufacturer in Springfield since 1906. Married Rosa Barabessi of Spring- field, Sept. 25, 1889. Children: John, a manager of Borden Ice Cream Co., married to Catherine Saunders, a former high school teacher, have a daughter-Rita; Philip, serving in U. S. Navy, married to Mary Moran, have two sons-Philip Jr., and John, both in the service. Mr. Fossa is member of Dante Club, the Verdi Club and Agawam Sporting Club. Fond of out- door life and lover of music. Travelled with his wife extensively in Italy in 1929. Deeply interested in civic affairs and contributed largely to welfare of his community. He has a brother in the ice cream business in West Springfield and a sister Almita Fossa in Nashua, N. H. Res .: 1 Fossa Heights, West Springfield.
FORZIATI, ANTHONY A .- Physician and Surgeon. Born, South Boston, April 28, 1909. Son of Frank Forziati and Aida Durazzo. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1926 and Middlesex University School of Medi- cine and Surgery in 1932, M.D. Interne: Holy Family Hospital of Brooklyn, N. Y .; St. Mary's, Fondling and Berwind Hospitals of New York. In general practice in East Boston since 1934. Married Maura Crotty of New York, Nov. 15, 1936. Children: Shiela and Francis. Member: East Boston Medical Society; Order Sons of Italy and San Paolino Society. On staff of Charles- gate, Longwood, Revere, Malden Hospitals. His father was born in Castel- civita, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Boston. In the tailoring business for over 40 years. Office: 116 London St., East Boston. Res .: 35 Washington Ave., Winthrop.
FORZIATI, ALPHONSE LUDWIG-Physician and Surgeon. Born Cas- telcivita, Salerno, Italy, Feb. 6, 1903. Son of Emilio Forziati and Olinda Soldani. Was brought to America in 1907 settling in Boston. Graduated: East Boston High School, 1920; Mass. College of Pharmacy, 1923, Ph.G .; Boston University College of Liberal Arts and School of Medicine, 1930, M.D. Interne at Mass. Memorial Hospital, Medical Mission Dispensary and Fall River General Hospital. In general practice in Belmont since 1932. On staff of Symmes Hospital of Arlington, Cambridge, Waltham and Win- chester Hospitals. Member-local, state and national medical associations; Lambda Phi Mu fraternity. Fond of football, hockey, tennis and traveling. Married Vanda Ciani of Cambridge (a former Boston High School teacher of romance languages), Feb. 28, 1935. Children: Conrad, Arthur and Amy. His father came to U. S. A. in 1890 settling in Boston. Office and Res .: 399 Common St., Belmont.
FORZIATI, SAMUEL-Office Manager-Hotel Kimball, Springfield. Born Westford, Mass., Feb. 27, 1909. Son of Benjamin Forziati and Stella Mas- trorilli. In Springfield since 1920. Graduated from Classical High in 1926 and from Woods Business School of Efficiency in New York City. In the service of Kimball Hotel since 1934. Formerly with Irving Trust Co. of New York and with Nayassett Club of Springfield. Married Florence Clara Hall of Springfield, Nov. 21, 1930. One son-Benjamin Robert, born July 14, 1932. Member: Forest Park Men's Club, East Longmeadow Rod and Gun Club, Chamber of Commerce. Fond of baseball, basketball and golf. His father was born in Castelcivita, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Monson, Mass., later in Springfield. Res .: 715 Dickinson St., Springfield.
FOTI, FRANK-Proprietor, Foti Dental Laboratory, 107 Mass. Ave., Bos- ton. Born Boston, Jan. 20, 1903. Son of Louis Foti and Catherine Spadaro. Educated at Elliott School and Medford High School. Studied casting and gold dentures in Boston. In the service of C. A. MacDermid Dental Labora- tory for 18 years, as head gold technician. In business since 1934. Married Mary Shaughnessy of Dorchester, Aug. 25, 1928. One daughter-Catherine. Fond of baseball, boxing, travelling and music. Former orchestra member and played violin, saxophone and clarinet. Father, born in Messina, Italy, came to America in the late 80's. Was in the fruit business in Boston for over 40 years. Res .: 60 Golden Ave., Medford.
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FOTI, ROCCO JOHN-Tonsorialist. 258 Main St., Marlboro. Born Marlboro, Mass., Nov. 7, 1916. Son of Frank Foti and Filomena Zilembo. Educated in the Marlboro Elementary and High School and graduated from Boston School of Anatomy and Embalmer in 1943. Proprietor of Roc's Barber Shop since 1941. Married Dorothy Foley of Marlboro Dec. 14, 1940. One son Lawrence Rocco, born July 22, 1942. Member and secretary Jour- neyman Barber Association and former band musician. Fond of baseball, football, travel and grand opera. Mr. Foti's father was born in province of Calabria Italy. Came to America in 1908 settling in Marlboro, as shoe worker. Had the following children: Rocco John; Nicholas, is in U. S. Merchant Marine; Frank is in U. S. Marines in the Pacific; Frances; Philo- mena and Mary Ann. Res .: 50 Highland St., Marlboro.
FRAIOLI, ALBERT-Assistant manager, Local 24 Raincoat Makers Union of Boston. Born Pontecorvo, Frosinone, Italy, Dec. 12, 1912. Son of Giovanni Antonio and Emma (Fraioli). Came to U. S. in 1920 settling in Hyde Park, where he was educated in the parochial school. In the service of Raincoat Makers Union since 1941. Outstanding in the field of labor organizations. Active in civic and political movements. Founder of Ponte- corvese Society of Hyde Park. Favorite sports: horseback riding, golf and travel. Married Leonora Pascarella of East Boston Sept. 6, 1936. Children: Loretta, born March 15, 1939 and Theresa, born May 29, 1941. Mr. Fraioli's father, came to U. S. in 1911 settling in Hyde Park in the employ of Gar Wood Industries. Office: 888 Washington St., Boston. Res .: 31 Campbell St., Quincy.
FRANCESE, PETER-General contractor, 141 High St., Pittsfield. Born Mola di Bari, Bari, Italy, Jan. 26, 1897. Son of Giovanni Francese and Rosa Lesito. Educated in public schools of his native town. Learned cabinet making at the Art and Trade School of Bari. Served in the Italian Navy during World War I. Came to America in 1920 settling in Pittsfield. In general contracting business since 1926. Formerly an expert in the field of furniture reproduction and refinishing. Married Almina Irali of Risbore, Vt., Dec. 23, 1925. Children: John Peter, graduate of Pittsfield High School; Lillian Rosita; Vanda Frances and Peter Kenneth. Member of Elks and Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of travel and music. Active in civic and political affairs. Has following brothers and sister: Domenick, Sibilia, Joseph, Pasquale, Vito and Peter. Res .: 141 High St., Pittsfield.
FRANCHINA, PAUL F. G .- Real estate contractor, 135 Moody St., Wal- tham. Born Ucria, Messina, Italy, May 5, 1891. Son of Paolo Franchina and Emanuela Minissali. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to America in 1911 settling in Waltham. Served in U. S. Army World War I in France. In real estate field since 1920. Married Angelina Cataldo of Waltham, Sept. 27, 1927, graduate of Waltham High. One daughter-Paola Angelina, born July 4, 1928. Member: Rod and Gun Club; Waltham Political Club; Moose; Elks; and Order Sons of Italy, where he has held all offices. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel, and music. Has the following brothers Salvatore; Carmelo, second Lt. in Italian Army; Vittorio, first Lt. in Italian Army; and a sister Maria Rosaria. Res .: 108 Prospect St., Waltham.
FRANKINI, ANTONIO-Proprietor, Frankini Construction Co., 30 Mystic Ave., Medford. Born Rimini, Forli, Italy, Feb. 8, 1890. Son of Nazzareno Frankini and Serafina Urbinati. Educated in the public schools in Italy and served in the Italian Tripolitania War of 1911. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Medford. Served in U. S. Army World War II with expeditionary force in France, as corporal in the engineering corps. In the construction business since 1912, specializing in public and commercial building con- struction. Married the late Livia Temporini in 1920. Children: Iolanda, graduate Medford High and Fishers Business School, is associated with her father in charge of the office; and Livia, graduate Medford High and Mont- pelier, Vt., Junior College, is private sec'ty at Tufts College, Mr. Frankini
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remarried in 1932 to Emilia Greco. Member: American Legion, Elks, and Mass. Contractors Assn. Has the following brothers and sisters: Veronica, Antonio, Olindo, Mario (associated in the Frankini Construction Co., and Elsa. Res .: 34 Governors Ave., Medford.
FRANZOSO, FRANK-Born San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, Sept. 30, 1896. Son of Giuseppe Franzoso and Maria Vittoria Santilli. At- tended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1912. Moulder, at Wollaston Foundry since 1930. . Formerly from Providence. Married Margaret Guglielmo of his native town, June 20, 1925. Children: Mary, born May 12, 1926 attended Boston Trade School, is candy maker; Eleanor, born Aug. 25, 1927, attended Trade School, is with Liggetts Drug Co .; Anna, born July 3, 1930; Dorothy, born Feb. 10, 1932; and Theresa, born March 21, 1934. Mr. Franzoso is member of Italian American Citizens Club. Fond of bocce playing, travel, and music. Active in civic and political affairs. Has a sister-Assunta, married to Salvatore Piccirilli. Res .: 1041 Hyde Park Ave., Hyde Park, Mass.
FRASCA, JOHN E .- Proprietor, Johnny Army and Navy Store, Wapping St., Charlestown. Born in Charlestown, Feb. 28, 1892. Son of Joseph Frasca and Angelina Romano. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1920. Formerly in the Shoe Service business in Bowdoin Sq., Boston for many years. Life member of the Boston Lodge of Elks No. 10. Mr. Frasca has also been an outstanding pianist and theatrical performer, toured the U. S. and Canada with Keith Circuit for ten years. Is a natural born musician. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in the early 90's settling in Charlestown. He was member of the Boston Sym- phony for 40 years, as trumpet and cornet player. Died in 1918. Had two children: John E., and Joseph (a veteran U. S. Army World War I). Res .: Charlestown.
FRASCA, MICHAEL ANGELO-General Contractor. Born Capistrello, Aquila, Italy, May 8, 1879. Son of Antonio Frasca and Domenica Di Dome- nico. Educated in the public school of his native town and served in Italian Army for three years. In the contracting business since 1920. Has built some of the finest buildings in Lynn. Married Maria Giordano of Capis- trello, Italy, Oct. 28, 1903. Children: Anthony, attended Columbia School of Journalism for three years, asst. editor of Electrical Union News, mar- ried to Jean Mitchell of Lynn; Domenic M .; Susan, married to Enrico Man- cini; John A., captain in U. S. Marine Corps, married to Katherine Larue Hennis of Hattisburg, Miss .; Victor R., veteran of American Army World War II; Nora, married to Louis Romeo; Alice Mary, married to Roy Leeper of U. S. Navy; Helen Charlotte, in WAVES; Virginia, married to Rocco Coviello of U. S. Army; and Salvatore, in U. S. Marines. All children have graduated from Lynn High Schools. Res .: 150 Blossom St., Lynn.
FRATTALLONE, GUY A .- Insurance, real estate, bonds, steamship agency and notary public, 352 Water St., Fitchburg. Born Boston, Sept. 25, 1904. Son of Pasquale Frattallone and Maddalena Ricci. Educated in the Fitchburg elementary and high schools. In business since 1922. Married Josephine Girouard of Leominster, June 10, 1927. Children: Julian D., Guy Jr., Pasquale, Joseph and Robert. Member: Order Sons of Italy and its former sec'ty for 11 years; Italian American Citizens' Club; Eagles; and Fitchburg-Leominster Board of Underwriters. Fond of baseball, football, golf, fishing and travel. His father was born in Santa Caterina, Caltanisetta, Italy. Came to America in 1901 settling in Boston and since 1904 in Fitch- burg, where he established above agency. Had the following children : Filippa, Guy A., Silvia, and Tarquinio. Res .: 41 Albee St., Fitchburg.
FRAUMENI, JOSEPH F .- Optometrist. Born Isola Stromboli, Messina, Italy, July 18, 1902. Son of Francesco Fraumeni and Josephine Cincotta. Graduated: Berkeley Preparatory School, 1921; Mass. School of Optometry, 1925; Philadelphia Optical College, 1926 and Pennsylvania State College, post graduate course. In general practice of Optometry in Boston since
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1925. Among the pioneer Italo Americans to enter the field of optometry in the state. Married Pauline Malta of Everett in 1928. Children: Joseph Jr., and Arthur William. Member: American Optometrist Association, Mass. Society of Optometry, National Lancer of Mass., North Reading Men's Club. Fond of all sports especially horseback riding, being the first Italo-American to be chosen Paul Revere in 1941. His father was born in Messina, Italy, came to America in 1909 settling in Somerville. In the building contracting business for many years. Office: 215 Hanover St., Boston. Res .: Haverhill St., North Reading.
FRABOTTA, FELICE-Businessman. Born Pofi, Frosinone, Italy, Dec. 17, 1873. Son of Francesco Frabotta and Rosa Verelli. Attended private and public schools in his native town. Served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1903. Lived in Madison, Maine for 26 years. In Uxbridge since 1924, where he has since been in oil, gasoline, tires, and groceries. Married Santa Magliocca, a native of Ripi, Frosinone, Italy, July 12, 1896. Children: late Vincent; Peter, fruit dealer; Nicholas, dealer in oil, gasoline and tires; Angela, married to Benny Palombo; Frances, married to Mario Pomposelli. Member of Italian American Club of Uxbridge. Mr. Frabotta has a brother John here, and a sister Agnese in Italy. Address: 286 North Main St., Uxbridge.
FRABOTTA, NICHOLAS-Proprietor, F. Frabotta & Sons, Uxbridge. Born Pofi, Frosinone, Italy, Sept. 16, 1901. Son of Felice Frabotta and Santa Magliocca. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1915 settling in Madison, Maine. In Uxbridge since 1922. In business since 1922. Gulf distributor since 1922, leading oil business in Uxbridge. Married Maria De Tibeeris of Uxbridge June 7, 1924, a native of Letto Manopella, Chieti, Italy. Children: Nicholas O., a graduate of Uxbridge High and attended Worcester Trade School, now in U. S. Army overseas; Felix C., a graduate of Uxbridge High is a U. S. Army Air Force Cadet; Christopher C., a graduate of St. Mary's High School; and Janette M., a student of Uxbridge High. Member: Uxbridge Rotary Club since 1937; K. C., Workmen's Assn., Eagles, Italian American Club, etc. Fond of foot- ball, bocce, travel and music. (See father's sketch.) Res .: North Main St., Uxbridge.
FRABOTTA, PETER-Dealer in fruit and produce. Born Pofi, Frosinone, Italy, Nov. 17, 1899. Son of Felice Frabotta and Santa Magliocca. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1916. Lived in Madison, Maine. Settled in Uxbridge in 1923. In the fruit and produce business since 1931. Married Giuseppina Rota of Madison, Maine, Nov. 21, 1920, a native of Pofi, Italy. Children: Natalina Mary, born Dec. 25, 1924 is a graduate of Uxbridge High School; Amalia Frances, born Sept. 3, 1927; and Peter Jr., born Aug. 13, 1932. Fond of football, hunting, fishing, travel, and grand opera. His father Felice, came to U. S. in 1903 is a businessman in Uxbridge. (See his biography.) Res .: 19 Moody St., Uxbridge.
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