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KNIFE, LOUIS (LUIGI PIETRO CORTELLI)-Retired businessman. Born in Cento, Ferrara, Italy, April 30, 1875. Came to U. S. in 1892 settling in Plymouth. Self educated. Married Teotesta Sandri Nov. 20, 1889 of Corpo di Reno, Ferrara, Italy. Children: Eva, married to Thomas Salvi; Diomiro, married to Sylvia Benotti, they have two children Maureen and Elaine; and Enas, married to Fernando Colari, they have also two children Eileen and Dennis. Mr. Knife began in business in Plymouth in 1898 in a small way which later grew to be one of the largest wholesale and retail business establishments in Plymouth, now carried on by his son Diomiro,
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specializing in groceries, liquor, grain, flour, etc. Member: Elks; Redmen; Foresters; Americo Vespucci Society; and Order Sons of Italy; Trustee of Plymouth Five Cents Savings Bank, former S.S. ticket agent and has served in the jury. Active in civic and political affairs and sponsorer of every worthy cause for the good of his community. Fond of nature study espe- cially trees and ponds. Lover of reading and music. Address: 298 Court St., Plymouth.
LABANARA, FREDERICK-Proprietor-Old Glory Chemical Co., 428- 430 Commercial St., Boston. Born Boston June 21, 1898. Son of Arcangelo Labanara and Maria Parenti. In business since 1922, manufacturing bleach- ing water, stove polish, ammonia, blueing, insecticide, disinfectant and other household chemical products. Also wholesalers and repacking of heavy chemicals. Mr. Labanara graduated from Brighton High School in 1916 and took up chemical courses in Boston. Formerly with Keith Orpheum as a showman, traveled throughout the U. S. as an acrobat. Fond of boxing, baseball, skating, hunting and music. Father, born at Guardia Di San Fremonte, Benevento, Italy, came to America in 1885, settling in Boston.
LA CAMERA, ANTHONY JOSEPH-Newspaper Writer and Reporter. Born Boston, Feb. 18, 1914. Son of Fortunato La Camera and Josephine Ruggeri. Graduated: Boston College High and Boston College (1934, A.B.) summa cum laude. In the service of Boston Record American and Sunday Advertiser since 1935. Has contributed articles on wide variety of subjects including history, religion, civic and political matters. Among the leading newspaper writers of Italian extraction in New England, whose name ap- peared regularly in hundred of articles in past years. Active in the news- paper writers, reporters and editorial workers unions, A. F. of L. Serving in U. S. Army since 1944. Married Elizabeth Minola, a former social worker Sept. 19, 1940. One son-Paul Anthony. Father, born in Messina, Italy, came to U. S. in 1896, settling in Boston, in the grocery business for over 30 years. Res .: 180 Chesnut St., Cambridge.
LA CASCIA, FRANK-Proprietor, La Cascia Bakery, 92 Brooks St., E. Boston. Born Marsala, Trapani, Italy, Jan. 30, 1901. Son of Giacomo La Cascia and Antonina Di Vita. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1920 settling in E. Boston. In the baking business since 1930. Married Mary Giuliana of E. Boston June 6, 1926, a native of Riesi, Caltanisetta, Italy. Children: Anna, graduate of Girls High School is at- tending Burdett College; Concetta (Connie) also graduate of Girls High School; and John Jack, is student. Mr. La Cascia's father came to U. S. in 1922. Had the following children: Gasper, Rose, Peter, Frank, Joseph, Sal- vatore, Mrs. Tina Cambria, Mrs. Jennie Ciampa, and Lina. All of the sons are engaged in the baking business. Res .: 165 Saratoga St., E. Boston.
La CENTRA, ROBERT A .- Proprietor of Robert A. La Centra Co. Born Forenza, Potenza, Italy, Nov. 18, 1883. Son of Anthony La Centra and Erminia Brienzi. Came to America in 1890. Attended public school in New York City, the Boston English Evening High School and took special courses at Mass. Institute of Technology. Started as plumber in 1900. Obtained master plumber license in 1904. In business since 1912, among the leading plumbing and heating contractors in the state. Member: Master Plumber's Assn., and served as its president in 1928 and 1929. Married Erminia Caivano, June 13, 1915. Children: Robert A. Jr., associated with his father in business, now in the Armed Forces, and Veronica E., secretary to her father. Office: 57 No. Washington St., Boston. Res .: Revere, Mass.
La CENTRA, GERARD-Proprietor of Gerard La Centra & Co. Born Forenza, Potenza, Italy, April 9, 1882. Son of Anthony La Centra and Erminia Brienzi. In America since 1890. Educated at Boston High School and at Harvard Extension School. Began in coffee business in 1900 in Boston, where he worked for a local firm for seven years. Established his own firm in 1907 and has since been engaged as coffee and sugar broker, being the largest handlers of raw coffee in New England. Successfully cor-
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nered the coffee market of America 1927-28. Married Marion Gertrude Howlett of Malden, Mass., Dec. 26, 1912. Children: Ruth, honor student at Winthrop High School and a prize-winner essay on "Old Glory," and Gerard, a student. Mr. La Centra is member of New York Coffee and Sugar Ex- change, Inc., and N. Y. Coffee and Sugar Clearance Assn., Inc. Author of many articles on coffee in newspapers and reviews. Office: 88 Broad St., Boston. Res .: Winthrop.
LA COGNATA, JOHN-Partner, Capri Restaurant, 110 Essex St., Law- rence. Born Vittoria, Siracusa, Italy, April 21, 1885. Son of Emanuele La Cognata and Rosaria Sanzone. Educated in public school of his native town. Came to America in 1907 settling in Lawrence. In restaurant busi- ness since 1930. Formerly in the grocery business for 15 years. Married Josephine Campione of Lawrence in 1911. Children: Rosaria, graduate Methuen High School, and Emanuels, graduate Methuen High School and Burdett College in Boston. Mr. La Cognata is fond of all sports, lover of travel and music. Has two brothers, Giuseppe and Salvatore, and a sister Mrs. Carmela Di Natale, all residing in Italy. Res .: 11 East Prospect St., Lawrence.
LA FAUCI, ANTHONY-Proprietor, A. La Fauci and Sons-wholesale and retail fruit and produce, 46 Cross St., Boston. Born Bezzolo, Messina, Italy, March 17, 1881. Son of Felice La Fauci and Maria Giammellaro. Came to America in 1909, settling in Boston. In the fruit produce business since 1922. Married Josephine Visalli in 1908. Children: Felix, married to Antonette Bonfiglio; Nicholas, U. S. Army-married to Angelina Di Sesso; Joseph, U. S. Army, and Guy, all of whom are connected with their father in the business. Mr. La Fauci is fond of outdoor life, bocce playing and a lover of music. Hobby-farming. Res .: 998 Salem St., Malden.
LA FERLA, CARMELA-Proprietor of La Ferla Specialty Shoppe, 147 Meridian St., East Boston. Born Mineo, Catania, Italy, Feb. 27, 1894. Daughter of Vincenzo Ialuna and Estella Raia. Came to U. S. A. in 1920, settling in East Boston. In business since 1931. Married John La Ferla of Mineo, Catania, Italy, Aug. 17, 1913. Children: Annette, a graduate of Burdett College, married to Peter Calabria; Salvatore, associated with his mother in business, now serving in U. S. Army; Estelle, manager of mother's store; Dorothy and James-students. Member of Sant'Agrippina di Mineo Society. Interested in civic and charitable affairs of her community. Res .: 151 Mountain Ave., Revere.
LAIACONA, JAMES-Proprietor, Maverick Lumber Co., 77-85 Liverpool St., E. Boston. Born Riesi, Caltanisetta, Italy, June 30, 1908. Son of Sal- vatore Laiacona and Frances Amato. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools. In the lumber business since 1933. Married Florence Aloi of E. Boston Sept. 28, 1929. Mr. Laiacona is fond of all sports. Lover of travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1908 settled in Boston as gardener. Had the following children: Mrs. Florence Di Gloria, Joseph, James, Frank (U. S. Army overseas) and Guy. Res .: Annovoy St., E. Boston.
LAKEMARSIN, EUGENE J .- Deputy Sheriff and Court Officer, Mass. Superior Court, Suffolk County, Boston. Born Boston, Dec. 17, 1878. Son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Lakemarsin. Graduated from Chelsea High School in 1900. Court officer since 1920 and deputy sheriff since 1931. Married Cecilia Leary of Chelsea, June 17, 1924. Mr. Lakemarsin is the most out- standing American of Italian descent in the history of the Revere Lodge of Elks, having been past exalted ruler in 1912, chairman of the board of trustees since 1913 and district deputy in 1932. Deeply interested in civic affairs and always ready to contribute his services to every worthy cause. His father was born in Genoa, Italy. Came to America in 1865, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Revere. Was naturalized in 1868. Mother came to America at same time. Res .: 34 Harrington Ave., Point Pines, Revere.
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LALLI, A. EDWARD-President and Treasurer Lalli Motors Co., 159 North Main St., Brockton. Born Bonefro, Campobasso, Italy, March 14, 1899. Son of Gervasio Lalli and Lucia Iarocci. In America since 1904. Graduated from Brockton High School in 1912. Created a musical comedy production, which was the talk from coast to coast and travelled throughout United States, Havana, Cuba and Europe, with B. F. Keith, Pantagions, and Orpheum Circuitts. Entered the automotive field in 1929 becoming the largest Chevrolet distributor in Southern New England. Member: Commer- cial Club of Brockton; Kiwanis Club; Elks; Chamber of Commerce; Proxy director of Brockton National Bank; Publicity chairman local Red Cross drives; Bond drives, etc .; former entertaining chairman at service men center; on planning committee of General Motors; past pres. General Motors Club of Boston; on staff of General Motors War man power; and member of O. D. T. Panel. Active in civic affairs and takes deep interest in every worthy cause. His father, a custom house officer in Italy, came to America in 1904 settling in Brockton. His mother, a registered nurse. Had the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Amelia Petti; Mrs. Flora Mastroianni; George G., A. Edward and Charles B. Res .: 214 Prospect St., Brockton.
LALLI, CHARLES B .- Sales manager Lalli Motors Co., 159 North Main St., Brockton. Born Bonefro, Campobasso, Italy, Aug. 12, 1905. Son of Gervasio Lalli and Lucia Iarocci. Came to America with his parents in 1904. Graduated from Brockton High School. In partner with his brothers A. Edward and George E. in the Lalli Motors Co., since 1929. Married Alice Sidlofsky of North Abington May 21, 1937, a graduate of No. Abington High School. Children: Charles B., born May 18, 1938; and Peter A., born Aug. 18, 1940. Mr. Lalli is president of Fairview Polo Club. Was chief marshal of the 1942 3rd U. S. Bond drive of Brockton. Active in the Red Cross and community chest campaigns. Takes deep interestt in the welfare of his community. (See brother's sketch.) Res .: 83 Oakdale St., Brockton.
LALLI, GEORGE G .- Manager, service and parts, Lalli Motors Co., 159 North Main St., Brockton. Born Bonefro, Campobasso, Italy, June 5, 1897. Son of Gervasio Lalli and Lucia Iarocci. Came to America with his parents in 1904. Educated in the Brockton elementary and high schools. Partner with his brothers in the Lalli Motors Co., since 1929. Formerly a foreman at Slater and Moral Shoe Co. Married Elsie May Taber of Randolph June 2, 1929. Children: Edward George, born Sept. 11, 1935; Patricia Ann, born Aug. 6, 1937 and Lucia May, born Sept. 15, 1941. Mr. Lalli is member of numerous organizations. Active in civic and political movements. Is a former Brockton Club bowling champion. Member of General Motors Plan- ning Committee, and service club. Winner of many citations from the General Motors for his distinguished services in the field of motor trans- portation. See his brother A. Edward's sketch. Res .: 86 Oakdale St., Brockton.
LALLI, PARDO ANTONIO-Proprietor, Lalli Market, Brockton. Born Bonefro, Campobasso, Italy, Sept. 21, 1890. Son of Michele Lalli and Fran- cesca Campanelli. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to America in 1907 settling in Brockton. In business since 1918. Formerly a shoe worker. Married Rosa Messina. Children: Michael, a graduate of Brockton High and Boston School of Art, is an outstanding musician, and a music teacher in Brockton; Frank, also a musician, a graduate of Brockton High, is in U. S. Army; and Frances, also a graduate of Brockton High is attending Boston University. Mr. Lalli is member of Order Sons of Italy, the Novelli Club and Italian Community Center. Has one brother, Joseph, who is manager of Lalli Market and two sisters: Mrs. Angela Cappiello; and Giovannina. Business and Res .: 150 Lawrence St., Brockton.
LALLI, THEODORE-Designer and manager custom clothing dept. Har- vard Cooperative Society, Cambridge. Born Colletorto, Campobasso, Italy, Oct. 4, 1894. Son of Celestino Lalli and Filomena Paradiso. Educated in
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the elementary and high schools in Italy. Came to America in 1911 settling in Brockton. In the service of Harvard Cooperative since 1929. Mr. Lalli is considered one of finest clothes designers in New England. Also a dra- matic actor and former director of Salvini Dramatic Club of Brockton. Married Rumilda Gennaco of Brockton July 24, 1921, a graduate of Brockton High School. She is a grand deputy, grand state delegate and venerable of Anita Garibaldi Lodge Sons of Italy, also Capt. local chapter women's div. of Red Cross 1945 drive. Children: Armand Chester, a graduate of Brock- ton High and attended Boston College, is in U. S. Army; Gilda Philomena, a graduate of Brockton High (honor student) is attending Emmanuel Col- lege on scholarship; Theodore Jr., and Lorraine Marion are students. Mr. Lalli served in U. S. Army World War I. Member American Legion and ex-venerable, grand deputy and supreme delegate Order Sons of Italy. Fond of bowling, hunting, travel and music. Hobby-mushrooms. His father, a merchant in Italy, visited U. S. A. in 1937. Had the following children: Theodore; Anna, married to John Castelluzzi; Maria, married to Achille Mastandrea of Morrone, Campobasso, Italy. Res .: 60 Highland St., Brockton.
LA MARCA, ANTHONY MICHAEL-Businessman. Born East Boston, Aug. 22, 1916. Son of Alfonso La Marca and Clorinda Fevoli. Educated in the public schools. Restaurant manager for number of years. Veteran U. S. Army World War II, fought in the three major battles in France, Belgium and Germany. Member: American Legion, V. F. W., Italian American Veterans of East Boston, Noddle Island Assn., 20th Century Inc., and Dis- abled Veteran Association. Active in civic and political affairs. Candidate in 1945 for city councillor. Hobby-politics. Fond of boxing, golf, baseball, and football. His father was born in Nola, Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling. in Boston. Children: Charles, Orlando, Alfred, Armando, and , Anthony Michael. Res .: 230 Summer St., E. Boston.
LA MARCA, MICHELE-Partner, Boston Spaghetti Mfg. Co., 16-18 Cross St., Boston. Born Villarosa, Enna, Italy, Oct. 15, 1871. Son of Calogero and Giacoma La Marca. Educated in the public schools of his native town and served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1898 settling in Boston. Began in the baking business in 1900 with his brother Joseph, later in 1914, they established the Boston Spaghetti Mfg. Co. and they have since been engaged in these fields. His brother Joseph La Marca who is partner in the business, married the late Carmela Amenda, has one daughter-Jac- queline, a graduate of Notre Dame Academy and of Emmanuel College of Boston (A.B. degree) is a teacher of languages. Mr. La Marca has the following sisters Mrs. Carmela Cirane; Rosalia; and Mrs. Angelina Guareri. Res .: 10 Warwick St., Somerville.
LA MONICA, PHILIP W .- Accountant, State Treasurer's Office, State House, Boston. Born Boston, Feb. 23, 1907. Son of Philip La Monica and Rose Bellamo. Graduated: Boston High School of Commerce, 1925; Bentley School of Accounting, 1927; Suffolk Law School, 1940, LL.B. In the service of State Treasury Dept. since 1941. Formerly a state employee. Married Charlotte Kiviatkowski of Buffalo, N. Y., a public school teacher, June 27, 1933. They have one daughter-Rose Marie. Member: K. of C. and B. P. O. E. Fond of football and baseball, played both games on his high school teams. Father, born in Santa Caterina, Catania, Italy, came to America in 1898, settling in Boston, engaged as cabinet maker for over 40 years. Ad- dress : 282 Hanover St., Boston.
LANCISI, BEN C .- Instructor, instrumental music Milford public schools. Born Milford April 27, 1904. Son of Benedetto Lancisi and Didima Balboni. Graduated from Milford High School in 1923. Musical education at Boston University College of Music with Agide Iacchia, conductor of Boston Sym- phony Pops Orchestra. Studied piano under Hans Ebell and Walter Smith. Instructor of instrumental music at Milford public schools since 1935. Out- standing in the field of pianoforte. Married May Mackey of Framingham, May 26, 1924, a graduate of St. Mary's Academy and Chalif School of
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Dancing in New York. Children: Jeannmarie, graduate Milford High, is a dancing teacher and member of Mackey School of Dancing, Ben, and Paula. Member: Elks, Lion Club; Hopedale Civic Music Assn .; Chairman of Milford and Mendon Red Cross Branch; President of Milford-Hopedale Civic Music Assn. His father was born province of Lucca, Italy. Came to America in 1888, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford. Had the following children: Ben C., Frank and Olga. Office: 203 Main St. Res .: 106 Spruce St., Milford.
LANDI, ANGELO LOUIS-Treasurer, Loew's State Theatre. Born Bos- ton, July 27, 1921. Son of Guy Landi and Eleanor Lampiazzi. Graduated from Brighton High School in 1939. In the service of Loew's State Theatre since 1943. Fond of baseball, hockey, golf. A lover of traveling and of music. His father, a native of Naples, came to America in 1900, settling in Boston. Res .: 301 Cambridge St., Boston.
LANDI, JOSEPH-Businessman. Born Sala Consilina, Salerno, Italy, June 6, 1903. Son of Carlo Landi and Carmela Manzo. Came to America in 1911. Lived in Hoboken, N. J. In 1915 he settled in Boston and grad- uated from the Cambridge public schools. In the barber business since 1932. Married Domenica Maria Russo of Dorchester, October 12, 1929. Children: Carmela Candida and Elena Flora. Mr. Landi is a lover of music and grand opera. Fond of baseball, hockey and traveling. His parents were natives of Sala Consilina, Italy. Came to America in 1911. Business: 150 Causeway St., Boston. Res .: 2 Capen St., Dorchester.
LANESEY, ARTHUR ALFRED-Manager and Buyer, Stetson Shoe Co. of Springfield. Born Portland, Maine, Dec. 13, 1903. Son of Joseph and Carmela Lanesey. Graduated from Crosby High School of Waterbury, Conn. in 1921 and attended the Hartford Art School. Married Lillian Crevier of Springfield, Sept. 30, 1937. Member of Elks. Fond of football, golf, swimming, travelling and operettes. His father was born in Montagana, Campobasso, Italy. Came to America in 1890 settling in Portland, later became one of the pioneer Italian American settlers of Waterbury, Conn., where he engaged in real estate and insurance for 40 years. Res .: 69 Sor- rento St., Springfield, Mass.
LANFRANCHI, AUGUSTA BORRE-Born Varzi, Pavia, Italy, June 21, 1882. Daughter of Louis Borre and Maria also Borre. In America since five years old. Graduated from elementary and high schools in New York City. Studied Italian for eight years under private tutors. Married the late George Achille Lanfranchi of Boston, Sept. 10, 1905, a former hotel manager. Children: Mrs. Marie Wingate of Boston and Inez, a graduate of Bryant and Stratton Commercial School. Mrs. Lanfranchi was the 13th president of Women's Italian Club of Boston an association which is affili- ated with the city, state and national federations. It was her lot to be the acting pres. of the club at the outbreak of World War II for wo years, thus coming in contact with many ranking personalities in national and military field. She is also on Columbus Republican Club committee. Active in civic and political affairs. Res .: 301 Summit Ave., Brighton.
LANFRANCHI, JOHN-Night Chef, Hotel Kenmore. Born Bellamo, Como, Italy, April 11, 1887. Son of Stefano Lanfranchi and Antonetta Vitali. Came to America in 1906, settling in Boston. Formerly chef at Hotel Brunswick and in many leading country clubs. Chef at Kenmore since 1935. Married Mary Ferrari of Boston, June 8, 1913. Children: An- tonetti, a graduate of Burdett College, Evelyn, Edward and Mary. Member: Epicurian Club. Fond of baseball, fishing, traveling. A lover of music and played in the army band in Italy. Res .: 865 Winthrop Ave., Beachmont, Revere.
LANFRANCHI, JOSEPH E .- Chef, Hotel Bellevue. Born Bellano, Como, Italy, Oct. 17, 1885. Son of Stefano Lanfranchi and Antonetta Vitali. Came to America in 1902 settling in Lynn. Began as apprentice cook at Hotel Touraine in 1907. Later became chef at Arlington Hotel. Chef at West-
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minster Hotel for 15 years, at Hotel Bellevue since 1942. Married the late Eleanor Vitale in 1907. Married again in 1919 to Sera Lynn. One son, Louis, graduate of Diesel Engineering School, now a mechanic. Member: Epicurean Club; Les Amis d'Escoffier Club. Fond of travel and outdoor sports. Res .: 8 Unity Ave., Beachmont, Mass.
LAMERI, BIRNEY JAMES-Dentist. Born Berlin, Vt., July 1, 1894. Graduated from Goddard Seminary of Berry, Vt. in 1914 and Tufts College Dental School in 1917, D.M.D. Served in U. S. Army Medical Corps World War I. In general practice in Brockton since 1919. Member of Brockton Dental Society and North Eastern Dental Society. Married Margaret Monica Kent of Brockton in 1924. Children: Robert Kent, graduate Milton High and Harvard University; Richard James, graduate Milton High was member of varsity football team, picked on all scholastic of South Shore, and was captain of the basketball team; John, student. Dr. Lameri's parents were born in Massa e Carrara, Italy. Came to America in 1891 settling in Berlin, Vt. Had the following children: Mrs. Alice Rossi of Barton, Vt., Mrs. Laura Beattie of Quincy and Dr. Birney James. Office: 6 Legion Parkway, Brock- ton. Res .: 549 Adams St., East Milton.
LANGONE, GINA (Mme.)-Founder and director, Venetian Art Linen and Monogram Co., 420 Boylston St., Boston. Born Venice, Italy, June 26, 1883. Daughter of Luigi Finati and Anna Franceschini. Came to U. S. in 1909 settling in Boston. Married John Langone of Boston in 1917. Two children: Aldo (captain in U. S. Army Signal Corps) and Marcella (mar- ried to John Biggio of Stoneham). Mrs. Langone is considered among the most outstanding in the field of needlework, having created over 1000 orig- inal designs for fancy linens. Awarded gold and silver medals at the Rome Fair of 1923. Active in civic and social affairs. Among the original or- ganizers of Columbus Women's Republican Club. Director of Mass. Division Drive American Relief for Italy, and member of advisory Board of New York, now working on rehabilitation program for Italy. In this worthy work, she is greatly assisted by her husband and by Trusiana Scire of E. Boston. Mrs. Langone is the author of two plays: "Fisherman's Luck" and "After the Tempest." Res .: 60 Commonwealth Ave., Boston.
LANGONE, JAMES F .- President of James F. Langone Inc., dealer in ice, fuel oils and trucking, 22 Tyler St., Springfield. Born Atene Lucana, Salerno, Italy, May 8, 1881. Son of Francesco Langone and Colomba Pan- dolfo. Served in Italian Army (first class sharp shooter division). Came to America in 1904 settling in Springfield. In business since 1906. Married Angelina Bruno of Atena, Italy, Nov. 26, 1903. Children: Cono James (salesman), married to Louise Adelchi; Theresa, married to Domenick Gen- tile; Anthony, vice president and treasurer of James P. Langone, Inc., mar- ried to Marion B. Julian; Frank J., clerk in above Co., married to Margaret Lyons; Michael, a graduate of Classical High, director of the Co., married to Mary Paglia; John, a salesman, married to Helen Mayotte; Louis, a grad- uate of High School of Commerce, connected with the business-married to Lola Cassoli, serving in U. S. Navy; and Cora, secretary of the business. Mr. Langone is member of San Ciro Society. Res .: 22 Tyler St., Springfield.
LANGONE, JOSEPH A .- Proprietor, Langone Jr. Funeral Home, 41 Haverhill St., Boston. Born Boston, Sept. 18, 1895. Son of late Joseph Langone and Luisa D'Ambrogna. In the funeral business since 1927. Mar- ried, Feb. 28, 1912, Clementina Langone (a former member of Mass. Elec- toral College for Roosevelt 1932-36-40, and secretary to Electoral College in Washington). Children: Louisa, Joseph, Madeline, Frederick (officer U. S. Army), William (student Annapolis Military Academy), and Rita. Mr. Langone has contributed largely to civic and social affairs of the state, having been the second Italo American to hold seat in Mass. Senate, 1932-40. Father, born in Massa Cornova, Potenza, Italy, came to America in 1873, settling in Boston. Was a rigger and helped build Boston Courthouse and State House. Was member of Mass. House of Representatives, 1923-24, and
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