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LAZZARO, PAUL-Dentist. Born Wakefield, Dec. 6, 1913. Son of Vito Lazzaro and Josephine Sava. Graduated from Wakefield High, attended Bucksport Academy and Tufts College pre-medical. Was member of varsity baseball, football, basketball and track teams. At college he played foot- ball. Graduated from Tufts Dental School in 1939, D.M.D. Veteran of U. S. Navy World War II. Member: Pioneers Club; Elks; Italian American Citi- zens Club; Red Men; local, state, and national dental associations. Married Jeanne Rivers of Pinehurst, N. C. June 1, 1940, a graduate of high and business schools. Children: Paul Jr., born July 11, 1942, and David, born June 2, 1943. His father was born in Pachino, Siracusa, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Wakefield. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Leonardi; Mrs. Irene Sullivan; Paul; Salvatore in U. S. Marines; and Rose. Office : 11 Albion St. Res .: 56 Emerson St., Wakefield.
LAZAZZERA, NORMA RITA (Mrs.)-Proprietor, Norma's Beauty Shoppe, 45 Washington St., Haverhill. Born Haverhill, Nov. 3, 1920. Daughter of Salvatore Riccio and Amelia Iacobucci. Graduated from Haver- hill High School and learned the art of hairdressing under her mother's supervision. In business since 1938. Married June 21, to Joseph Peter Lazazzera of Haverhill, who is now serving in U. S. Navy. Favorite sports are bowling, camping, and travel. Plays the piano. Her father was born in the province of Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1915. Had two children: Norma of this sketch and Melba, graduate of Haverhill High and Lawrence Academy of Beauty Culture, associated with her sister in above business. Res .: 409 So. Main St., Bradford.
LAZZERINI, BALILLA (Mrs.)-Proprietor, Rose Vasile School of Danc- ing, 144 Main St., Milford. Born Milford May 31, 1916. Daughter of Earl Vasile and Grace Marinaccio. Graduated from Milford High School in 1934. Pupil of May Mackay of Milford. Studied dancing at Ned Way Burn of New York and under Jack Stanley also of New York. Mrs. Lazzerini is a natural born dancer. As a child she won numerous prizes throughout the state including the Metropolitan Theatre of Boston. At the age of nine she was champion Charleston dancer. Besides her numerous minstrel shows, she also puts on children reviews annually. Considered one of the most outstanding dancing teachers in Worcester County. Member of Daughters of Italy. Fond of travel, art, reading and music. Married to Balilla Laz- zerini of Franklin, Mass., June 13, 1942. One daughter, Joy Julia, born Sept. 17, 1943. Res .: 49 Hayward St., Milford.
LEMBO, PHILIP-Proprietor, Lembo Fruit and Produce, 509 Dudley St., Roxbury. Born Mazzarra S. Andrea, Messina, Italy, Sept. 18, 1882. Son of Filippo Lembo and Giuseppa Abramo. Attended public school in
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his native town. Came to U. S. in 1905, settling in Boston. In business in Roxbury since 1908. Married Maria Gatto of Tripi, Italy, Oct. 22, 1911. Children: Josephine, graduate Roxbury Memorial High School, is married to Thomas Johnston; Philip Jr., graduate Mechanic Arts High School, is mechanic; and Frances, is student. Mr. Lembo is corresponding sec'ty. Independent Order Sons of Italy, Dante Allighieri Lodge No. 520. Active in civic affairs. Fond of art, travel, music and gardening. Has two brothers: Francesco and Sebastiano. His three sisters: Anna, Agata and Maria are deceased. The Lembo family is an ancient family which originated in Barcelona, Messina, Italy, which later settled in Mazzarra. Res .: 467 Dudley St., Roxbury.
LENA, SAMUEL A .- Proprietor Sam's Shoe Store, 158 Hanover St., Boston. Born Boston, July 6, 1920. Son of Frank Lena and Concetta Sciaraffe. Graduated from English High School in 1936 and attended North- eastern University. In business since 1938. Member: Ausonia Council K. of C. and St. Leonard's Holy Name Society. Fond of football, baseball, hockey, music, and plays violin and banjo. Married Emanuela Martignetti of Boston, a graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy, Jan. 21, 1940. One son- Frank. Father was born in San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1905 settling in Boston. Was formerly engaged in real estate and in retail shoe business. Later in the service of the First National Bank and Home Savings Bank. Res .: 46 Webster St., Medford.
LENARES, JOSEPH EDWARD-Physician and Surgeon. Born Cani- cattini Bagni, Siracusa, Italy, Sept. 19, 1904. Son of Sebastiano Lenares and Francesca Cianci. In America since 1915. Graduated Boston English High, Tufts Medical, and Middlesex University School of Medicine (1926, M.D.). Interne at Altoona (Penn.) Hospital. In general practice in Milford since 1930. Senior member medical dept. at Milford Hospital. Member of Gynecology and Obstetrics Society. Specialized in children and Anasthasia. Member local, county, state and national medical associations. Fond of travel, art and music. Married Mildred Cahill of W. Virginia, Sept. 18, 1925, a graduate of Columbia University and Washington Conservatory of Music. Children: Frances, born March 8, 1928; Joanna, born July 4, 1934 and Sandra, born Nov. 24, 1936. Dr. Lenares father, came to America in 1915 settling in Boston with his family, later in Arlington, as contractor. Office and Res .: 48 Congress St., Milford.
LENTINE, STEPHENS-Registered pharmacist, assistant manager Lig- getts Drug Co. Inc., Boston. Born Boston May 15, 1920. Son of Michael Lentine and Theresa Capezzi. Graduated from English High School in 1939, and from Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1943. Married Marion E. Toscano of Somerville, Sept. 16, 1945, a graduate of Girls High School. Mr. Lentine is member of American Pharmaceutical Assn., and life member of the Mass. College of Pharmacy Alumni Association. Fond of baseball, football, ice skating, travel and music. His father was born in Riesi, Caltanisetta, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Boston as tonsorialist. Res .: 69 Billings Ave., Medford.
LENTINO, JOSEPH WEBSTER-Physician and Surgeon, Clinton, Mass. Born Boston, April 5, 1905. Son of Pasquale Lentino and Teodolinda De Vita. Education: Medford High; Tufts pre-medical; University of Rome in 1934, M.D. Interne at Cambridge City Hospital. In general practice in Clinton since 1938. On staff of Clinton Hospital. Captain in U. S. Army Medical Corps since Feb. 1941. Stationed at Fort Benning, Georgia, Africa and Italy. Married Caroline Louise Ralston of Stirling, Scotland, Sept. 7, 1933, a graduate of Glasgow University and Royal Infirmary of Glasgow as registered nurse. One daughter-Wilette T., born April 14, 1935. Dr. Len- tino is member of Theta Kappa Psi fraternity; American Medical Assn., Mass. Medical Association. His father was born in Sala Consilina, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1896 settling in Boston, where he engages as
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tonsorialist. Has following children: Mrs. Melina Di Biasi; Mrs. Theresa Manzo; and Joseph Webster. Res .: 168 Walnut St., Clinton.
LENTINO, LUCY P .- Social worker-Division of Immigration and Amer- icanization, Dept. of Education, Commonwealth of Mass. Born Ariano Irpino, Avellino, Italy. Daughter of Federico Puorro and Paolina Zecchino. In America since 1903. Graduated from East Boston High School and at- tended Boston University and other schools specializing in social service and Americanization. In the service of State of Mass. since 1921. For- merly with Denison Settlement House of Boston. Mrs. Lentino is among the pioneer Italian American social workers in Boston. Active in civic affairs, helping aliens to become citizens of U. S. Married Joseph A. Len- tino of Medford, Nov. 12, 1928. One son, Joseph A. Jr., born Oct. 5, 1936. Member: Boston Council of Social Agencies and former president of Junior League of Women's Italian Club of Boston. Fond of gardening, art and music. Res .: Medford.
LENZI, GEORGE ANGELO-Attorney-at-Law, 11 Beacon St., Boston. Son of Angelo Lenzi and Maria Accorsi. Graduated from Somerville High and Suffolk Law School in 1933 L.L.B. In general practice since 1942. Veteran U. S. Army, World War II, Sgt. medical corps, Boston recruiting and induction district. Married Rita Chalk of Southbery, Oct. 26, 1945. a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin school. Mr. Lenzi's father was born in Bologna, Italy, came to U. S. in 1884, settling in the suburbs of Boston, where he engaged as steam engineer for 40 years. Had following children: Vincent, Adolfo, Agostino, Carlo, Rose, Jennie, and George A. Res: 1148 Commonwealth Ave., Allston.
LEO, ROSE MARIA-Recorder, Registry of Deeds, Worcester. Born Worcester, Dec. 8, 1915. Daughter of Vincent Leo (Lio) and Filomena Braica. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1932 and Burdett College, Boston in 1935. In the service of registry of deeds since 1940, being the first American of Italian descent employed in said department. Formerly with Mass. Immigration Dept. Fond of golf, tennis, dancing, travel and music. Her father was born in Caulonia, Reggio Calabria, Italy, May 12, 1884. Came to America in 1903 settling in Worcester, in business for over 30 years. Assistant venerable of local order Sons of Italy. Had the following children: Armand; Theresa, a reg. nurse, married to Raymond Mullaney; Rose Maria; Amelia, married to Samuel Sclamo; Albert, student of Northeastern University, in U. S. Army Air Corps; Cecilia, a reg. nurse; Iolanda, a graduate of N. E. School of Hair Dressing-all of whom have graduated from local high schools. Res .: 4 Eastern Ave., Worcester.
ยท LEOMBRUNO, MRS. MARY-Proprietor, Mary Dept. Store, 1321 Mass. Ave., Arlington Heights. Born Sulmona, Aquila, Italy, May 29, 1896. Daughter of Filippo Leombruno and Crestina Mastrogiuseppa. Came to U. S. in 1913 settling in Watertown. Began in business with a beach wagon in 1935 house to house. In 1938 she opened her dept. store in Newton, later in Brookline. Now in Arlington. She is the originator of the school bus dept. store at your door under the name of Mary's Dept. Store at your door. Married Pasquale Leombruno of her native town, Dec. 28, 1913. One son, Gabriel, who volunteered in U. S. Marines later transferred in U. S. Navy 1/c seaman World War II, awarded the purple heart, married to Julian Miller. Mrs. Leombruno is member of Order Sons of Italy and active in civic affairs. Has the following brother and sisters: late Regina, Francesca, Maria, late Maria Domenica, late: Rosa, Biagio, Peppina, Michelina, and Graziella. Res .: 631 Brookline Ave., Brookline.
LEONARDI, ALBERT-Proprietor, Albert Leonardi's Market, 290 Court St., North Plymouth. Born San Matteo Decima, Bologna, Italy, March 27, 1883. Son of Alfonso Leonardi and Caterina Suffritti. In America since 1906. Attended public schools in Italy and the American International Col- lege of Springfield. In business in Plymouth since 1911. Married Mae Fox of Plymouth Feb. 17, 1925. One son, Peter Albert, born May 2, 1943. Mem-
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ber: Cabot Lodge bocce club; and Vespucci Club. Active in civic and po- litical affairs. Mr. Leonardi is one of Plymouth's leading businessmen, deeply interested in the welfare of his community. Fond of hunting, fish- ing, travel and music. His father came to America in 1906 settling in Plymouth in the grocery business. Had the following children: Etelvoldo; Egisto; Argia of Italy; Albert; Gottardo; Alda; Silvio; Giulio; Clarice; and Dino. Res .: 290 Court St., No. Plymouth.
LEONARDI, FRANK M .- Dentist and Lawyer. Born Boston, Aug. 17, 1891. Son of Florindo Leonardi and Louisa Frongillo. Married Adelina Giannini of Boston in 1919. One son-Frank M. Jr. Dr. Leonardi served as Overseer of Boston Dept. Public Welfare for five years. Chairman of Employment Relief Committee of Public Welfare Dept. for three years. Secretary to draft board for three years. Served on legislative committee for Civil Service Commission. Member of Mass. Legislature for two terms, representing 3rd Suffolk district. Father, born in Taurasi, Avellino, Italy, came to America in the late 70's settling in Boston, where he was band master for over 30 years. Office: 276 Hanover St., Boston.
LEONARDI, JOSEPH LOUIS-Attorney-at-Law. Born Lawrence, Dec. 23, 1912. Son of Antonio Leonardi and Rosa Consoli. Graduated from Law- rence High School in 1932 and Suffolk University Law School in 1936, LL.B. In general practice in Lawrence since 1937. Married Josephine Germano of Lawrence, June 1, 1941. One son-Anthony, born Jan. 29, 1943. Member: Federal Bar Assn., Mass. District; Lawrence Bar Assn .; Italian College Club; Chairman of Italian American Democratic Voters. League of Law- rence. Active in civic and political affairs. His father was born in Pedara, Catania, Italy, Jan. 1, 1882. Came to America in 1905 settling in Law- rence, where he is engaged as steamship agent, foreign exchange, American Express representative. Had two children: Mrs. Millie Palermo and Joseph Louis. Res .: 67 E. Haverhill St., Lawrence.
LEONARDI, SILVIO-Proprietor, Pioneer Food Store, 289 Court St., Plymouth. Born San Matteo Decima di S. G. in Persiceto, Bologna, Italy. Feb. 26, 1889. Son of Alfonso Leonardi and Caterina Suffritti. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Plymouth. Vet- eran U. S. Army World War I in France in the army of occupation. Mar- ried Helen C. Bartlett of Clinton, Sept. 15, 1921, a graduate of Clinton High and a graduate nurse. Children: Regolo, a graduate of Plymouth High, is in U. S. Army overseas; Catherine, a graduate of Plymouth High and from Nasson College of Maine in 1943, B.S., is a dietician, married to Harold Malaguti of U. S. Navy; Pauline, a graduate of Plymouth High, is training at Goddard Hospital of Brockton. Mr. Leonardi is member: Ves- pucci Club; Mutual Aid Society; John Cabot Club and American Legion. Res .: 12 Centennial St., Plymouth.
LEONE, ANGELO-Proprietor Leone's Markets, 69 Chamber St. and 3 Spring St., Boston. Born San Nicola Baronia, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 24, 1894. Son of Paul Leone and Rosa also Leone. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Boston. Veteran of Italian Army World War I, wounded, decorated for bravery. In business since 1928. Married Maria Scarola of his native town Jan. 11, 1920. One son, David Arthur, born Jan. 16, 1930. Mr. Leone is member of Italian Chamber of Commerce. Active in civic affairs and fond of travel, hunting, and music. Has a brother Vito, associated with him and a sister Mrs. Maria Frano in Italy. Res .: 69 Chamber St., Boston.
LEONE, CONGETTA JENNIE-Teacher. Born Worcester, Feb. 23, 1914. Daughter of Anthony Leone and Jennie Sceretta. Graduated from North High School in 1931 and Worcester Teachers College in 1935, B.S. in Ed., majoring in elementary education. Took special courses in Americanization work at Teachers College in 1938. Teacher in Adam St. School of Worces- ter since 1942. Formerly teacher in West Boylston and Oakdale, Mass. Fond of travel, bowling, dancing, art, and music. Her father was born in
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Lacedonia, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1910 settling in Worcester, where he has since been in the service of Rockwood Sprinkler Co. Had the following children: Congetta; Nicolina; Theresa, married to Philip Latino; Thomas, Lt. in the U. S. Army overseas; Patsy, in U. S. Army; Jennie; and Anthony, in the U. S. Army-all of whom attended high school. Res .: 112 Clayton St., Worcester.
LEONE, FRANK JEREMIAH (Jerry)-Proprietor, F. J. Leone Co., Elec- trical merchandise retailers, 430 Essex St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, Sept. 12, 1905. Son of John Leone and Carmela Amato. Educated in the Law- rence public schools, and at Boston University School of Business Adminis- tration. In business since 1931. Married Susan Perrotta of Brockton June 3, 1934. Children: Francis J., born June 25, 1939 and William John, born Oct. 20, 1944. Member: Lions Club; Order Sons of Italy; Italian American Toilers Club; National Electrical Retail Assn. His father was born in Castel De Lucio, Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1905 settling in Lawrence as textile worker. Had the following children: Louise, married to Peter Barile; Jennie, married to Leo Barile; Joseph A., a businessman; Frank J., Anthony J., undertaker in Lynn; Mary, married to Angelo Di Gloria; and Mrs. Frances Scarito. Res .: 38 William St., Shawsheen Village, Andover.
LEONE, FRANK WILLIAM-Businessman. Born Springfield, Sept. 19, 1901. Son of Gennaro Leone and Rosa Grimaldi. Educated in the public schools. Owner of Frankie's Cafe Inc. since 1940 and Frankie's Auto Ex- change since 1932. Formerly in painting and paperhanging business, 1920- 32. Married Laura Leonora Grossi of Springfield, Nov. 26, 1928. Children: Patricia Ann and Joanne Rosa. Mr. Leone is a man of many activities and deeply interested in the welfare of his community. Member of Chamber of Commerce, the B. P. O. E., Order Sons of Italy in America, Ludlow Rod and Gun Club, the Agawam Rod and Gun Club, etc. A lover of travelling and grand opera. His father was born in Bracigliano, Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1882 settling in Springfield, a city employee for 42 years. Had following children: Lawrence, a bersagliere in Italian Army who died in action during World War I, Mary, Emilio, Frank, Anna, Philip, Phillys and Angela. Res .: 415 Maple St., Springfield.
LEONE, GAETANO JOSEPH-International Representative C. I. O. Born Newton, July 5, 1914. Son of Loreto Leone and Donata Citrone. Grad- uated from Our Lady High School of Newton. Married Assunta Proietti of Leominster, June 27, 1936. Children: Loretta Donata and Robert Gaetano. Member: Santa Maria del Campo Society; Holy Name Society; sec'ty of Italian American Citizens' Club; Chairman O. P. A., price division of Leominster; member O. P. A .; Labor Advisory Board for Worcester County; vice president of the State C. I. O. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travel and music. His father was born in San Donato, Frosinone, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Newton, Mass. Had the following chil- dren: Gaetano, Antonina, Salvatore, Pompei, Concetta, and Antonio. Res .: 149 Lancaster St., Leominster.
LEONE, GENNARO-Proprietor, Men's Clothing, 119 Hanover St., Bos- ton. Born Paternopoli, Avellino, Italy, May 15, 1881. Son of Nichola Leone and Concetta Buccino. Attended public school in Italy and learned tailoring in Naples for several years. Came to U. S. in 1902 settling in Boston. In business since 1913 maker of fine grade of men's clothing. Married Carmela De Marco, Dec. 11, 1900, a native of Montella, Avellino, Italy. Children: Concetta, married to Giovanni Natoli; Nichola, married to Ruth Shea; Frank, married to Elenora Flynn; Rev. Marco Leone of the Franciscan Order, instructor at St. Francis Seminary; Maria; Silvia; and Alba. Mr. Leone is member of K. C., Holy Name Society and Maria S. S. della Con- solazione Society. Fond of travel and music. Has two sisters: Lucia, married to Paolo Scali; and Silvia married to Felice Gambone. Res .: 35 Harding Ave., Belmont.
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LEONE, IGNAZIO F .- President, Leone Importing Co., 119-125 Newbury St., Lawrence. Born Aci Sant'Antonio, Catania, Italy, Oct. 26, 1885. Son of Paolo Leone and Anna Ferrara. Educated in the public school of his native town and served as sergeant of the bersaglieri in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1906 settling in Lawrence, where he has since been in busi- ness. Married Maddalena Guzzardi of Lawrence, July 23, 1911. Children: Anna, graduate Lawrence High, married to James Incropera, partner in the Leone Importing Co. and Sebastiana, graduate of Lawrence High, married to Joseph Ponti of Lawrence. Member of San Dantonese Society. His father was born in Aci Bonaccorsi, Catania, Italy, came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Lawrence, in the bakery business. Had the following children: Ignazio F., Gaetano, in jewelry business in Lawrence since 1915; John, partner and treasurer in the Leone Importing Co. Res .: 125 Newbury St., Lawrence.
LEONE, IGNATIUS JOHN-Proprietor, Leone's Taxi Co., 18 Lowell St., Peabody. Born Lawrence, May 7, 1917. Son of Peter-Paul Leone and Jose- phine Bonfanti. Attended elementary and high schools in Lawrence. In business in Peabody since 1937. Married, has the following children: Bar- bara Ann, born April 17, 1939, Peter Paul, born May 9, 1940, Michal John, born July 3, 1941, Frank Louis, born Aug. 22, 1942. Mr. Leone is fond of football, travel and music. Is a former Rockingham Park track horse trainer. Member of Peabody Fire Dept. His father was born in Buccheri, Siracusa, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settled in Lawrence, where he engaged in insurance and as salesman. Had the following children: Frank L., Ignatius John, Paul P., and Dorothy L. Res .: 39 Endicott St., Peabody.
LEONE, JOSEPH A .- Proprietor, J. A. Leone & Sons, 296 Broadway, Lawrence. Born Mistretta, Messina, Italy, Feb. 1, 1898. Son of John Leone and Carmela Amato. Came to America in 1900 settling in Lawrence. Edu- cated in the public schools. In business since 1929 specializing in fuel oil and air conditioning. Formerly a mechanic in sheet metal work. Married Celesta Villetta of Lawrence, June 10, 1923. Children: John Robert, asso- ciated with his father, in U. S. Navy coast guard; Joseph A., also associated with his father, in U. S. Navy; Gerald, Carmela, Thomas and Mary, stu- dents. Mr. Leone is fond of gardening, travel and music. His father, a native of Castel De Lucio, Messina, Italy, came to America in 1905 settling in Lawrence. Had seven children (see his brother Frank J. sketch). Res .: 594 Prospect St., Methuen.
LEONE, JOSEPH PETER-Superintendent Quincy City Hospital. Born Rochester, N. Y. March 7, 1902. Son of Giuseppe Leone and Maria A. Mondo. Graduated from University of Rochester in 1925, A.B., 1929, M.D. Special courses at University of Chicago Institute of Hospital Adminis- trators and at Brown University. Superintendent of Quincy City Hospital since 1937. Formerly Assistant Director, Strong Memorial Hospital of Rochester and Assistant Superintendent and Admitting Physician at Rhode Island Hospital. Married Gertrude Blake of Honolulu, June 15, 1940, a former student of Boston University. Fellow, American College of Hospital Administrators; Director, Norfolk County Health Association; Director, Rice Eventide Home since 1941; Vice Chairman American Red Cross of Quincy since 1939; Chairman of Quincy Red Cross fund 1943-44; Preceptor Tufts College Medical School 1937-38; Chairman and on Committee of Na- tional Hospital Day; President Kiwanis Club in 1940; Member: Boston Uni- versity Club; Quincy Neighborhood Club; and Wollaston Golf Club. Author: "Getting proper publicity for your hospital" and "Training within Industry Applied to Hospitals." Dr. Leone's father was born in Valledolino, Palermo, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 80's settling in Rochester, N. Y. Had the following children: Frank, Frances, Charles, Anthony, Julia, James, Joseph, Mary, Lucy, and John. Address: City Hospital, Quincy.
LEONE, VINCENT PAUL-Salesman, Leone Importing Co., 121 New- bury St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, Aug. 18, 1922. Son of John Leone and
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Anna Fera. Graduated from Lawrence High School in 1940 and attended Bentley School of Accounting and Finance. In the service of Leone Import- ing Co. since 1942. Favorite sports are baseball, football, bowling, horse- back riding, travel. Fond of art and music. His father, John Leone, was born in Aci Sant'Antonio, Catania, Italy. Came to America in 1906 settling in Lawrence, where he engaged in business with his brother, Ignazio. Had the following children: Paul Vincent, graduate of Lawrence High with dis- tinction and Mass. State College in 1943, B.S. Was president of college fraternity and acting instructor in laboratory work, now Ensign in U. S. Navy; Vincent Paul of this sketch; and John J. Jr., graduate of Lawrence High, now in U. S. Army overseas anti aircraft. Mother is a native of Providence, R. I. Res .: 17 Berkeley St., Lawrence.
LEPORE, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Reliable Sales Co., 217 Endicott St., Boston. Importer and dealer in olive oils. Born Boston, March 9, 1912. Son of Philip Lepore and Phyllis Carbone. Educated in the parochial schools. In business since 1944. Formerly a blender of oils for ten years. Married Lillian Rose Troisi of Boston Sept. 2, 1934, a graduate of Girls High School. One daughter-Elaine Carol, born Nov. 29, 1944. Mr. Lepore is fond of baseball, travel and grand opera. Active in civic and political affairs. His slogan is "Where law ends, tyranny begins." His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in early 90's settling in Bos- ton, where he engaged in wholesale groceries for many years. Had the following children: John; Mrs. Carmela Di George; Mrs. Josephine Men- kello; Virginia; Ralph, a veteran U. S. Army World War II; and Anthony. Res. : 41 Bartlett St., Somerville.
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