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FRANCARIO, NICOLA-Agent, John Hancock Life Ins. Co., Brockton. Born San Giuliano di Puglia, Campobasso, Italy, Nov. 21, 1901. Son of Olindo Francario and Clementina also Francario. Educated in the elemen- tary and high schools in Italy. Came to America in 1920 settling in Brock- ton. In the service of John Hancock Inc. Co. of Brockton, since 1944. For- merly with the Boston Mutual Life Ins. Co. Married Amalia Ferrante of Brockton May 18, 1924. Children: Tina, born April 5, 1925 and Rudolph, born June 17, 1927, both graduates of Brockton High School. Mr. Francario is member of Insurance Underwriters Assn., and Order Sons of Italy. Fond of baseball, football, golf and music. His father, born May 29, 1876. Came to America in 1917 is a custom tailor in Brockton. Had the following chil- dren: late Edmond, died in action World War I; Vincenzo in Italy and Nicola. Res .: 37 Manumet St., Brockton.
. FRANCHI, JOSEPH A .- Partner, Franchi Bros. Auto Body Co.,. 258 Shrewsbury St., Worcester. Born Milbury, March 9, 1907. Son of An-
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thony Franchi and Antonetta Carbone. Educated at High School of Com- merce, later attended a mechanical school. In business with his brother, Armando, since 1934. Married Rose E. Belculfine, April 15, 1929. Children: Anthony Joseph, Frances Grace, Marie and Joseph A. Jr. Member: K. C., and one of directors of Italian American Businessmen's Club. Fond of base- ball, football, hunting and fishing. His father was born in Morolo, Frosi- none (Rome), Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Worcester. Had the following children: Joseph A., of this sketch; Armando (married to Christine Laprione of Worcester); Emily, married to Charles Roche; Elvira, Samuel, and Anthony. Res .: 3 Agathe Ave., Worcester.
FRANCO, EMILIO-Businessman. Born Cigliano, Vercelle, Italy, April 9, 1904. Son of Francesco Franco and Caterina Castellina. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1922 settling in Springfield. Proprietor of the Franco Groceries and Meat Market of 317 Taylor St., Springfield since 1930. Married Louise Bellotti of Springfield, Nov. 23, 1927. They have two children: Mary Catherine and Emilio Jr. Mr. Franco is member of New Britain Fratellanza Assn., and of the Adriatic Club. Fond of outdoor life, bocce playing, travelling and grand opera. His parents had the following children: Frank (in New York), Mario, Albina (in South America), Emilio, Carmelina, Virginia, and Emilia (last three are in Italy). Mother visited Springfield in 1939-1940 now in Italy. Res .: 28 Biella St., Springfield.
FREDA, GENEROSO H .- Partner of Mass. Importing Co. of Boston and New York. Born Bonito, Avellino, Italy, August 23, 1893. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Boston. In business since 1915, as partner in the Massa- chusetts Importing Co., with offices in Boston and New York. Established the famous Freda's Restaurant of Boston in 1940, now under the manage- ment of his sons Henry and Perry. Married Ermelinda Muollo in 1916. Children: Henry (Boston University); Perry (N. Y. Military Academy, now officer U. S. Army Air Corps); Gloria, Norma, and Rita, all graduates of Mt. Ida Jr. College; Richard and Carl, students. Mr. Freda is member: Chamber of Commerce, Italian Historical Society, B. P. O. E. and director of Italian Home for Children in Jamaica Plain. Res .: Brookline.
FREDA, VINCENT-Inventor, Designer, Manufacturer of men's clothes. Born Sessa Aurunca, Naples, Italy, June 27, 1898. Son of Nunzio Freda and Angela Russo. Education: public schools of his native town; Commercial High School of New Haven; business college in Cleveland; Stanley College, and Mass. Institute of Technology. Came to America in 1912 settling in New Jersey. Studied designing from his father and in New York. In Bos- tin since 1935, in the service of Baron-Anderson Co. Formerly with Hart, Schaffner and Marx Co., Witty Bros., and D. Siegel Co. Mr. Freda is in- ventor of the Pressing Buck for Raglans (1936) and of the Unique Slide Fastener Facing (1941). He is considered among the outstanding clothing designers in the country. Married Adelina Renda of New Haven, June 12, 1927. Children: Elmo Anthony and Louise Ann. Member: pres., New Eng- land Club of Clothing Designers since 1939; member, board of governors, International Assn. of Clothing Designers of America; Italian Historical Society; A. F. and A. M. Father, born in Cellole, Naples, Italy, came to America in 1905. Office: 745 Atlantic Ave., Boston. Res .: 224 Beverly Rd., Brookline.
FREDIANI, DAVID-Plumber. Born Ghivizzano, Lucca, Italy, Oct. 29, 1885. Son of Carmelo Frediani and Maria Dini. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1903 settling in Lowell. In the service of Consolidated Rendering Co. (Swift Co.) since 1904. Married Assunta Barbieri of Ghivizzano, Italy, Feb. 18, 1909. Children: Mary, mar- ried to Anthony Segnini; Josephine, married to Matthew Karter; Theresa, married to William Ognatovech; David, graduate of Lowell High; Carmelo, graduate of Lowell High; Albert, graduate of Lowell High; Susan, graduate of Lowell High; Bernard, graduate of Lowell High; Charles is attending St.
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Peter's School. Mr. Frediani served in Italian Army for three years. He is a member of Italian American Citizens' Club. Fond of bocce, travel and music. His father came to America in 1894, made seven trips to Italy. Worked in the California Railroad Co. Had the following children: Mrs. Carmela Ceretti; Theresa- is a Sister Superior; Mrs. Elvira Valorosi and David. Res .: 100 Chapel St., Lowell.
FREDO, MICHAEL A .- Lawyer. Born, Bonito, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 23, 1890. Son of Francis Fredo and Lena Gubitosi. Graduated from George Washington University Law School in 1920, LL.B. In general practice in Boston since 1922. Married, Stella Louise Gallucci of Boston April 19, 1920. Children: Robert Francis, Florence Estelle and Charlotte Ann. Member: U. S. Court of Appeals; Candidate for Congress, Republican Primaries in 1930; Member of Arlington School Board since 1935; Republican Town Com- mittee man in 1934; Delegate to Republican State Convention at Worcester; Trustee of Mass. General Hospital since 1939; Assistant Attorney General since 1945. Member of Boston and Middlesex Bar Associations; Italian His- torical Society; Organizer and head of Sons of Italy. Author: number of articles for magazines and newspapers. Office: 18 Tremont St., Boston.
FREGNI, MABLE (Mrs. Marion Arruda)-Proprietor, Roaul's Grill. 134 'Main St., Kingston. Born Sagamore, Mass. Sept. 3, 1914. Daughter of Enea Fregni and Amelia Tadei. Graduated from Kingston High School. In business since 1941. Married Marion Arruda of Plymouth. Children: Patri- cia Ann, born Jan. 31, 1935; Barbara Lorraine, born Sept. 3, 1936; Michael, born April 7, 1941; Peter, born Sept. 18, 1942; and William Richard, born July 5, 1944. Member of various organizations. Fond of travel and music. Her father was born in the province of Ferrara, Italy. Mother was born in San Felice, Modena, Italy. They came to America in 1909. Had the fol- lowing children: Mabel; Mrs. Laura Nicoli; Robert, in U. S. Army in Italy; and Albert, is an ensign in U. S. Navy (V-12 Tufts College). Res .: 134 Main St., Kingston.
FRENO, ANTHONY J .- General Contractor and Proprietor of Lakin Sq. Grill of Quincy. Born Boston, March 14, 1909. Son of Joseph Freno and Jane M. Dwyer. Graduated from Boston English High School in 1927 (to- gether with his brother won the Cumstom Prize being the pioneer Italian Americans to be so honored). Graduated from Boston College in 1931, Ph.B. Studied art under competent teachers. Married Mary Rose Carven of Charlestown, Jan. 30, 1937. Children: Jane Marie and Agnes Carven. Mem- ber: Boston College Varsity Club; The Hendricks Club; the B. P. O. E. Was captain of his high school baseball team and played on his college football team. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1885 settling in Boston where he engaged as Collector of Internal Revenue for U. S. Government. Res .: 112 Sanborn Ave., West Roxbury.
FRENO, SALVATORE F .- Compositor and markup man, Boston Globe. Born Boston, Nov. 13, 1896. Son of John Freno and Rosa Stunniolo. Edu- cated in Boston Elementary and English High Schools. In the service of the Boston Globe since 1928. Married. Has two children: Rose and Bar- bara. Member: Boston Typographical Union; American Legion, Newspaper Men's Post 305. Fond of baseball, football, bowling, hockey and music. Father was born in Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1883 settling in Boston. Res .: 18 Woods Ave., Somerville.
FRENSILLI, JOHN ANTHONY-Proprietor, Station Tavern Inc. of Boston. Born San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, Jan. 16, 1896. Son of Joseph Frensilli and Rachela Fiore. Educated in the public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1923, settling in Hyde Park. In business since 1935. Formerly in the service of B. F. Sturevant Co., for ten years. Married Teresa Nardi in his native town, Jan. 16, 1922. Children: Natalie, gradu- ate English High and Katherine Gibbs School, is head secretary at Mass. General Hospital; Adele, graduate Hyde Park High and Kathleen Dell
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School; Joseph, student Boston College High; Frederick, and John, Jr. Mr. Frensilli is member Order Sons of Italy; past president and secretary Italian American Citizens Club of Hyde Park. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of travel, art and music. His father, who came to U. S. in 1902, settled in Hyde Park. Had two children: John A., of this sketch, and Assunta, married to Antonio Stracqualursi of Rome, Italy. Res .: 50 Oak St., Hyde Park.
FRIERI, NICOLA-General Electric production man. Born Cairano, Avellino, Italy, June 10, 1909. Son of Michelangelo Frieri and Costantina Pizzirusso. Educated in the elementary and high schools of Pittsfield. In the service of General Electric since 1941. Formerly foreman at Elmvale Worsted Co. for 14 years. Married Lena Mary Candelora of Pittsfield, Oct. 24, 1931. Children: Costanza and Mary. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America; ex-Venerable of Beneficent Lodge; ex-president of Dante Allighieri Society; Faccioli Club; Eagles; and Mt. Carmel Society. Fond of baseball, basketball, and travel. Hobby, organization work. His father came to America in 1905 settling in Pittsfield. Had following children: Nicola, Al- fonso, Joseph, Anthony. Res .: 32 John St., Pittsfield.
FRIGOLETTO, FREDRIC DAVID-Dental Surgeon. Born Fitchburg, Dec. 28, 1904. Son of Louis Frigoletto and Rose Padula. Graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1922. Attended Norwich University and Boston University. Graduated from Harvard University Dental School in 1929, D.M.D. In general practice in Fitchburg since 1929. Married Alba Mar- garet Merlino of Newton, Aug. 2, 1931 (a graduate of Posse Nisson Physi- cal Education Institute). Children: Fredric David Jr., and Robert Louis. Member of national, state and local dental associations; Elks; Order Sons of Italy in America; Deca Club; and Rotary Club. Chairman, Fitchburg Park Commissioners and on Staff of Burbank Hospital of Fitchburg. His
father born Grumento Nova, Potenza, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1890, among the pioneer Italian American settlers in Fitchburg, foreman, City Highway Dept. for 50 years. Had the following children: Fredric D., Joseph A., Mrs. Josephine Dragotti, Mrs. Mary Romano, and Mrs. Louise Terranzi of Dor- chester, Mass. Office: 280 Main St. Res .: 80 Highland Ave., Fitchburg.
FRIGOLETTO, JOSEPH ARTHUR-Assistant Manager, John Hancock Life Insurance Co., Fitchburg. Born Fitchburg, Nov. 2, 1899. Son of Louis Frigoletto and Rose Padula. Graduated from Fitchburg High School in 1919. Later took special courses in salesmanship in the Dale Carnegie In- stitute. In the service of John Hancock Insurance Co. since 1930, assistant manager since 1935. Awarded citations from the Co. for excellency and performance. Married Mary M. Burke of Fitchburg, July 15, 1929, grad- uate of Fitchburg High School. Children: Donald Louis, born April 4, 1931; Noreen Rose, born Feb. 2, 1937; and Joseph Arthur Jr., born Aug. 18, 1941. Member: Italian American Citizens' Club; Order Sons of Italy; K. C., and Life Underwriters Association. Fond of baseball, football, golf and travel. His father was born in Grumento Nova, Potenza, Italy. Came to America in 1890, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Fitchburg.
FRISOLI, FRANK-Football Coach and Instructor of French, Spanish, and Italian, Cambridge High and Latin School. Born Cambridge, Aug. 14, 1914. Son of Lawrence Frisoli and Antoinette Accettullo. Graduated Harvard College, 1935, A.B., and Boston University, 1936, M.A. Teacher since 1938. Married Mary DeGuglielmi of Cambridge, Aug. 12, 1939, a graduate of Emmanuel College. One daughter, Mary Ann. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Coach and Teachers Club; Harvard football team of 1935. His father was born in Orsara DiPuglia, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902. Had following children: Frank, Leonard, Pasquale, and Lawrence. Res: 715 Cambridge St., Cambridge.
FROIO, JOHN ANTHONY - General trucking, concrete construction, waterproofing specialty, 106 Eutaw St., East Boston. Born Boston, April
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16, 1911. Son of Giacobbe Froio and Rose Brenci. Education: Mechanic Arts High; Wentworth Institute and Franklin Union. In business since 1929. Married Vincenza Torelli of East Boston, Oct. 22, 1939. Children: John H .; Rosalie Joan; Elaine and Vincent. Mr. Froio served in U. S. Army in Panama 1934-36. During World War II was sergeant in charge indentification at Castle Island, Boston Port of Embarkation. In High school he was track star and also played on the soccer team. His father was born in Catanzaro, Calabria, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1904, settling in Boston, as cement finisher. Had following children: Mary, married to Alfred Bernardi; John A .; Theresa, married to Sam Catanzaro; Rose, married to Warren Cotecchio; Louis; Matilda, married to Charles Nielson; Anna, married to Joseph Galloway, and Robert. Res .: 75 Eutaw St., East Boston.
FROIO, PANTALEONE-Police officer. Born Montauro, Catanzaro, Italy, Jan. 23, 1895. Son of Gregorio Froio and Maria Rosa Carchidi. Came to America in 1911, settling in Brockton. Educated here and abroad. Served in U. S. Navy World War I. Member of Brockton Police Dept. since March 22, 1922. First American of Italian descent of Brockton in police force. Spent one year as traffic officer and nine years in plain clothes squad. First officer in the Commonwealth to get conviction on straight arson cases, and was allowed special superior court term in July before Judge E. Qua. Was given special assignment one year after he was appointed. Considered among the most outstanding in the Brockton Police Dept. Married Mary Ames of North Easton June 22, 1923, graduate No. Easton High. Children: Patricia Rose Ames, graduate Brockton High and Bridgewater Teachers College; Gregory A., in U. S. Navy; and Arthur Patty student. Officer Froio was made marshal that directed the building of Italian Community Center and is charter member of the organization. Has the following brother and sisters in Italy: John, Mary, Catherine and Innocenza. Res .: 45 Gifford St., Brockton.
FRONGILLO, CARMINE-Supervisor, disposal grounds, town of Win- chester. Born Winchester, Aug. 3, 1902. Son of Giovanni Frongillo and Letizia Maria Caggiano. Educated in the public schools here and in Italy. In the service of town of Winchester since 1935. Formerly marble cutter. Married Loretta Quieto of South Boston April 14, 1929, a native of Port- land, Maine and high school graduate. Children: John J., born April 28, 1930; James V., born Feb. 6, 1932; and Lorraine Mary, born Sept. 30, 1933. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Cirolo Operaio Torrese of Boston; Elks; advisory board town of Winchester youth recreation. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers in Winchester. Was foreman at Puffer Co., where he was employed for nearly 40 years. Had the following children: Mrs. Florence Ciaccia; Carmine; Mrs. Sadie Giliberto; and Frank, a construction foreman and former prominent all around athlete and amateur boxer. Res .: 46 Harvard St., Winchester.
FRONTIERA, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Frontiera Fruit and Vegetable Mar- ket, Gloucester. Born Detroit, Michigan, Oct. 6, 1900. Son of Luigi Fron- tiera and Rosalina Favazza. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1924. Formerly Commission Merchant in Detroit for many years. Married Rosalina Scola of Gloucester, Oct. 24, 1924. Children: Rosaline; Louis, graduate of Gloucester High School; Michael; Walter; Leo and Joe Jr., twins; and Mary Theresa. Mr. Frontiera is member of St. Peter's Club and the Moose. His father was born in Terrasini, Palermo, Italy. Came to America in 1896 settling in Detroit, Michigan. Had the following children: Theresa, Walter, Joseph, Lena, Louis, Catherine, and Samuel. Res .: 64 Washington St., Gloucester.
FRULLO, JOSEPH FRANCIS-Proprietor of Joe's General Auto Re- pairing, Milford. Born Marlboro March 21, 1920. Son of Anthony Frullo and Grace Picone. Educated in the public schools. Automobile mechanic
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since 1935. Favorite sports: football, hunting, travel and music. His father was born in Capo, Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1910 settling in Marlboro as shoe worker. Had the following children: Bartolo; Ann, a graduate of Marlboro High School is married to Robert Pacifico; and Joseph Francis. Res .: 94 Winter St., Marlboro.
FUCILE, ANTHONY JOHN-Sport reporter, Sunday Advertiser, Boston. Born Boston, Dec. 12, 1912. Son of Silvetro Fucile and Venera Giordano. Graduated from Somerville High and attended Harvard Extension Courses, specializing in English. In 1926 he began as office boy advertising dept. Record-American-Sunday Advertiser, later transferred to editorial dept. as office boy and joined the editorial staff as reporter in 1936. Married Rita Marie Barrett of Roxbury, June 30, 1945, a graduate of Tewksbury High. Favorite sports: baseball, football, hockey, golf and travel. Parents were born in Messina, Italy, came to U. S. in 1901 settling in Boston. Had the following children: Stephen; Mrs. Lillian Marino; Joseph, veteran U. S. Army World War II; Salvatore; Anthony John; Frank, served in U. S. Navy for ten years, as captain, including World War II; and Domenic, U. S. Navy World War II as dirigible flying chief petty officer. Res .: 72 Moreland St., Somerville.
FUCCILLO, ROSALIE-Dancing instructor, and Professional Dancer, 43 Gove St., East Boston. Born in East Boston, Dec. 22, 1919. Daughter of Massimino Fuccillo and Anna Nappa. Graduated from East Boston High. Studied dancing in Boston and New York. Teacher of all types of dancing since 1938. Considered among the finest professional artists in the dancing field. During World War II, she danced in numerous veteran hospitals, camps, and war liberty bond shows. Associated with Miss Fuccillo is Lillian Arden Chiampa (Laurano). Member A.G.V.A. Fond of all sports. Lover of travel, art, and music. Her father was born in Chiusano San Domenico, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1914, settling in Boston. Has following children: Lillian, Rosalie, and Florence. Res .: 43 Gove St., East Boston.
FULGINITI, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Fulginiti's Furrier, 36 W. Elm St., Brockton. Born Gasperina, Catanzaro, Italy, Jan. 11, 1900. Son of Fran- cesco Antonio Fulginiti and Rosa Masceri. Educated in public schools. In business since 1917. Married Sarah Katherine Castagna of Brockton Nov. 29, 1928. Children: Frances A., born Feb. 18, 1931; Joseph P., born Aug. 9, 1934; Kathleen Rose, born Aug. 3, 1943. Member Young Calabria So- ciety. Fond of travel, music, art and reading. His father came to America in 1905 settling in Brockton, where he has since been engaged in the tailor- ing business. Had the following children: Joseph; Frances, a graduate of Brockton High, is married to Saverio Castano; Nicholas, is Insurance Agent and a florist in Whitman; and Domenic is furrier, with his brother Joseph. Res .: 216 North Warren Ave., Brockton.
FULVI, ANGELO-State employee. Born Campagnano di Roma, Italy, May 6, 1897. Son of Filippo Fulvi and Maria Andrenacci. Educated in the public school in his native city. Came to U. S. in 1913 settling in Boston. In East Dedham since 1928. Married Tarzilla Marti of Campagnano di Roma, Italy, Aug. 21, 1921. Children: Antonio, a graduate of Dedham High School, served in U. S. Marines overseas 1942-45. Has taken part in the three major activities in the Pacific; and Philip is a student. Mr. Fulvi is a veteran of U. S. Army World War I. Member: American Legion and Italian American Citizens Club. His father, who came to U. S. in 1920 settled in New Bedford. Had the following children: Mrs. Mariannina Vitali; late Antonio; Angelo; late Secondo di Marino and John. Res .: 5 Curve St., East Dedham.
FULVI, JOHN-Manager of Civita Grocery Store of Dedham. Born Campagnano di Roma, Rome, Italy, Nov. 26, 1904. Son of Filippo Fulvi and Maria Andrenacci. Came to America in 1920 settling in Dedham. Married
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Theresa Francazzi of Southbridge, April 25, 1936, a native of Palestrina, Rome, Italy. Children: Sylvia, born Jan. 27, 1937; Anita, born Feb. 22, 1938; Fred, born Aug. 25, 1940; Diane, born Feb. 11, 1942; and Marcia born April 12, 1945. Mr. Fulvi is member of Italian American Citizens Club. Fond of bocce playing, garden and grand opera. His father came to Amer- ica in 1920 settled in New Bedford. Had the following children: Mrs. Mariannina Vitali of E. Dedham; late Antonio, a veteran of Italian Army World War I; Angelo, a veteran of U. S. Army World War I; late Seconda Di Marino and Giovanni. Res .: 209 Bridge St., Dedham.
FURCOLO, CHARLES L .- Surgeon. Born Sant'Angelo All'Esca, Avel- lino, Italy, May 29, 1889. Son of Pasquale Furcolo and Maria Josephine Iannini. Graduated from Yale University School of Medicine in 1910, M.D. House surgeon at Mercy Hospital 1911-12; asst. surgeon Wesson Memorial Hospital 1912-26, privileged surgeon since 1926. Senior surgeon Mercy Hospital since 1925; neuro-surgeon at Westfield State Hospital since 1937. Founder and director of his clinique. Appointed to local draft board 142 by Saltonstall. Member A. M. A. Mass. Medical Soc., Elks, K. C., Berkshire Hunt and Country Club. Author-"Architecture," "Surgery of the Sym- pathetic System of the Upper Extremities." Co-author-"Relapsing Agra- nulocytosis." Married Alberta Marie Foster of New Haven, Nov. 28, 1908. Two sons: Charles L. Jr., one of editors of Forbes Magazine of New York; and Foster, a lawyer, is Lt. in U. S. Marine Corps. Clinique: 14 Maple St., Springfield. Res .: Longmeadow and Hampden.
FURGIUELE, JOSEF-Pianist, Composer, Musical Coach. Born Fall River, Feb. 12, 1896. Son of Peter Furgiuele and Stella Mazza. Graduated, Royal Conservatory of Naples, majoring in piano and composition. Settled in New York City in 1925. Assistant to Pasquale Amato. Coach of numer- ous operatic stars including Frigierio, Castagna, and Costantino. Considered among the most outstanding in the field of musical coach. Married Mary Pasca, operatic singer of New York. His late father, a skillful blacksmith, was born in San Pietro, Cosenza, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1884, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fall River and the first Italian to enter the baker business. Had the following children: Joseph; Rose Marie, teacher at Henry Lord Jr. High; Caroline, with Hurst's Publishers of New York; Frank, at New Port Torpedo Station; Ann, graded school teacher; Eve, pro- prietor of Hobby Knit Shop; Adam, a graduate of New York University, supervisor of music at Vermont Junior College, in U. S. Army Air Corps special service; Virginia, in U. S. Marine Corps; Albert, Lieutenant U. S. Army Air Corps; Peter Jr., Captain U. S. Army; and Stella, all of whom are graduates of Durfee High School. Res .: 1031 Bedford St., Fall River.
FURNARI, SAM JOSEPH-Proprietor, Jackson Beauty Salon, 13 Apple- ton St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence March 7, 1916. Son of Salvatore Fur- nari and Natalie Sambataro. Educated in the Methuen Public Schools. Learned the art of cosmotologist in Boston. In business since Jan. 1, 1940, possessing the finest and most up-to-date beauty salon in Lawrence. Asso- ciated with Mr. Furnari are his two brothers-Frank and Anthony. Served in American Army World War II. Honorably discharged in 1943. Member: Mass. Cosmotologist Association, American Legion Italian World War Vet- erans. Fond of horseback riding, sailing, flying, travel and music. His parents were born in Santa Maria di Licodia, Catania, Italy. Came to America in 1912 settling in Lawrence. Had the following children: Joseph, former student of M. I. T., mechanical engineer with Bethlehem Steel Corp .; Sam J. of this sketch; Frank; and Anthony. Res .: 190 East St., Methuen.
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