Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 7

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

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BALZARINI, MARCO AUGUSTUS-Born Milford, Oct. 12, 1913. Son of Marco Balzarini and Marietta also Balzarini. Graduated from Milford High in 1931, awarded the Joseph V. Gallagher medal for sports and scholastic standing, later took special courses in economics and insurance. In the service of Gloria Chain Stores as assistant manager since 1935. Married Josephine Vignoni of Milford, May 31, 1936, graduate of Milford High. Children: Marcia Marietta, born Dec. 10, 1937 and Marc Joseph, born May 10, 1941. Mr. Balzarini is the first American of Italian descent to be trustee of the Milford Public Library. Member of Milford School Com'tee; Elks; Hoboken Citizens' Club; founder and trustee of Sacred Heart Boys' Club; and former chairman of local War Fund. Active in civic and political movements. His father was born in Marcallo, Como, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Milford, as stone mason. Had the following children: Peter, married to Mary Miliani, San Francisco, Calif .; Marco Augustus; and Emilio L., married to Helen Vignoni, Milford. Res .: 234 Central St., Milford.

BALZEBRE, FRANK-Foreman, Supreme Wine Co. Inc., 340 C. St., So. Boston. Born Montescaglioso, Matera, Italy, Dec. 23, 1883. Son of Antonio Balzebre and Nunzia Di Sabato. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. in 1905 settling in Newton Center. Associated with the Supreme Wine Co. Inc. since 1935. Formerly in the wholesale fruit and produce with B. & D. Co. Married Eva Bragioli of Milford, April 5, 1926. Children: Margaret, Phyllis and Anthony. Member of Gabriele D'Annunzio Club. Has a sister, Mrs. Julia Di Taranto of Southbridge. Res .: 303 Boylston St., Newton Center, Mass.

BANGRAZI, JOHN SALVATORE-Co-partner, Johnny's Package Store, 29 Monument Sq., Leominister. Born Cave, Rome, Italy, April 5, 1897. Son of Luigi Bangrazi and Anna Moroni. Educated in public school of Cave, Italy. Came to America in 1903 settling in Leominster. In business

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since 1933. Married Matilda Grossi of Cave, May 27, 1924. Children: Louisa Eleonora, graduate of Leominster High School; Abraham Joseph, and Jack Thomas. Member: Order Sons of Italy; American Legion; Elks; Iolanda Society; Italian American Citizens' Club; and Leominister Sport- ing Club. Served in the American Army during World War I. Fond of travel, fishing, bocce. He is a former band musician and plays saxophone, guitar and mandolin. Has the following brothers and sisters: Maria, Ida, Adalgisa, and Agostino. Res .: 312 Sixth St., Leominster.

BARATTA, EDMUND ANTHONY-Civil Engineer, Commonwealth of Mass. Born Everett, Sept. 2, 1903. Son of Andrew Baratta and Rose Del Gratta. Graduated from Everett High School in 1921; Northeastern Uni- versity School of Engineering in 1925. Civil engineer with Commonwealth of Mass. since 1926. Married Anna Surette of Everett, Jan. 1, 1932. Chil- dren: Ronald Edmund and Leonard William. Fond of football, baseball, travelling and music. Father, born in Carra (Massa e Carra) Italy. Came to America in the late 80's settling in Everett, where he has since been engaged as marble carver, father of three children. Res .: 503 Ferry St., Everett.

BARATTA, QUINTO-Businessman. Born Bosco di Coniglio, Parma, Italy, Nov. 23, 1897. Son of Giuseppe and Caterina Baratta. Attended public school in his native town and served in the Italian Army World War I. Came to America in 1921 settling in Plymouth. In business since 1925. Married Elena Stefani, Aug. 11, 1928, a graduate of Plymouth High School. One daughter, Catherine, born Sept. 11, 1929. Member of Elks, Eagles and Marconi Club. Fond of fishing, hunting, travel and music. His father came to America in 1900. His father's two brothers: Achille and Giovanni, who came to America in 1879, were among the earliest Italian settlers in Plymouth. Mr. Baratta has a sister, Maria, and two brothers, Giacomo, in the plumbing business, and Pietro. Res .: 2 Mt. Pleasant St., Plymouth.

BARBADORO, JOHN B .- Representative of Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., Quincy. Born Sirolo, Ancona, Italy, March 26, 1886. Son of Nicola Bar- badoro and Giuseppe Eusepi. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1906, settling in Quincy. In the service of Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. of Quincy since 1913. Pioneer American of Italian Descent in Quincy to enter this Co. and one of the most out- standing insurance salesman in New England. Married Maria Biondini of Sirolo, Italy, in 1912. Children: Nicholas, a graduate of Thayer Academy and Suffolk University Law School, is an attorney in Quincy, now in U. S. Army legal dept., in India; Aldo, also a graduate of Quincy High and Suffolk Law School, is in U. S. Army legal dept. in France; Elvira, a graduate of Quincy High and Boston University School of Law, is an attorney in Quincy; and John, is a student. Mr. Barbadoro has a brother, Guglielmo, in Italy, and a sister, Mrs. Marietta Zoia of Quincy. Res .: 64 Verchild St., Quincy.

BARBADORO, HENRY DONALD-Lawyer. Born Milford, Sept. 27, 1904. Son of Angelo Barbadoro and Veronica Mucioli. Graduated: Mil- ford High in 1922, class president; Brown University in 1926, A. B., and Boston University Law School in 1930, L.L.B. In general practice in Milford since 1930. Served two terms on School Com'tee and two terms in the House of Representatives. Former assistant grand venerable Order Sons of Italy. Special courses at Clark University in meterology, now Lt. in the Intelligence Dept. of General Eisenhower staff in Paris. Married Agnes H. Riley of Worcester, April 21, 1943, a graduate of Worcester Teacher's College and former public school teacher. Attorney Barbadoro's father was born in Montano, Pesaro, Italy. Came to America in 1900 settling in Milford, foreman at Drapers Corp. and wine merchant, later member of town Milford Finance Com'tee. Had the following children: Alma, married to John F. Maker of Milford; Henry Donald; and Eleanor,

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a reg. nurse, married to Clearance Tracy of New York. Res .: 10 North St., Milford.

BARBANTI, ANGELO-Businessman. Born Mineo, Catania, Italy, Sept. 20, 1894. Son of Mario Barbanti and Sebastiana Siracusa. Came to America in 1901 settling in Boston. In 1920 he established his tailoring and manufacturing of pants. Mr. Barbanti served in the U. S. Army during World War I in the medical corp. Member of the American Legion and of the Esperia Lodge A. F. & A. M. Fond of all out-door sports and a lover of music. Married Catherine Terranova of Boston, Oct. 29, 1921. Children: Robert (U. S. Navy); Catherine, ass't. editor of News Gazette in Everett; Richard (U. S. Navy) ; Edward and Hilda. Business: 111

Summer St., Boston. Res .: 40 Morris St., Everett.

BARBARISI, CONSTANTINE-Physician and Surgeon. Born Altavilla Irpina, Avellino, Italy, Sept. 7, 1899. Son of Carmine Barbarisi and Sofia Troisi. Graduated from Boston Latin School in 1919, Tufts pre-medical and Tufts Medical School in 1925, M.D. Interne: Evangeline Booth Maternity Hospital and St. Elizabeth Hospital. In general practice (spe- cialty-surgery) in Everett since 1929. Visiting surgeon at Whidden Me- morial Hospital. Married Leona M. Fisher, a graduate nurse of Boston, Aug. 12, 1929. Children: Charles, Paul and Leonard. Member of local, state and national medical associations; the B. P. O. E. and Everett Rotary Club. Fond of golf, swimimng, and music. His father was born in Avellino, Italy. Came to America in the early 90's settling in Boston. Office and Res .: 780 Broadway, Everett.

BARBARO, GEORGE J .- Sales correspondent. Born Apice, Benevento, Italy, Aug. 27, 1891. Son of James V. Barbaro and Cantida Iandoli. In U. S. since 1896. First American of Italian descent to graduate from Winchester, Mass., High. Special studies at Burdett College. In the serv- ice of Carnegie, Ill., Steel Corp., as sales correspondent since 1915. For- merly with U. S. government in Washington as clerk in Bureau of Stan- dards. Served in U. S. Army World War I in France, later assigned for duty with American Commission to negotiate peace. Married Andree Maitre of Paris, France, Dec. 27, 1928. Children: George Andree, Annette, and Doris Audrey. Member: American Legion, Registrar of Voters for town of Winchester since 1925. His father, who came to U. S. in 1894, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Winchester. Had the following children: George J., Mrs. Bertha D'Ambrosio, Rosa E., Mrs. Catherine Avellino, Joseph R., (a graduate of Annapolis, is captain in U. S. Navy), Mrs. Julia Augusta, Guy, Anthony, and Mrs. Constance Chiusa. Res .: 7 Euclid Ave., Winchester.

BARBER, AMERIGO-Lawyer. Born in Swampscott, Mass., Jan. 1, 1902. Son of Orazio Barber (Barbero) and Angelina Del Percio. Graduated from Lincoln Preparatory School in 1930 and Northeastern University School of Law in 1935, L. L. B. In general practice in Lynn since 1936. Member of Federal Bar Assn. Fond of football, fishing, travel and music. Married Charlotte Washburn of Salem, Sept. 11, 1931, graduate of Salem High and Salem Commercial School, whose ancestors came on the "May- flower." One son, Robert Washburn, born Aug. 3, 1934. Attorney Barber's father was born in Monte Marano, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1891 married in New York, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Lynn. Had the following children: Arthur; Mrs. Lillian Capozzi; Amerigo; Mrs. Vera Tallon; Mrs. Florence Ippolito. Office: 23 Central Ave. Res .: 21 Church St., Lynn.

BARBERA, LOUIS ALBERT-Manager Daniel Shoe Store Inc., Law- rence. Born Lawrence, Sept. 22, 1914. Son of Anthony Barbera and Bene- detta Consentino. Educated in the public schools. In the service of Daniel's Shoe Store Inc. since 1930. Married Eleanor Mason of Haverhill, Sept. 5, 1937, a graduate of Haverhill High School. Children: Drena May; Patricia Ann; and Louis Anthony. Member: Italian American Civic

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Association. Fond of baseball, football, hockey, travel and music. His father was born in Tusa, Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1902 settling in Lawrence, where he has since been engaged in business. Had the follow- ing children: Emily, a graduate of McIntosh Bus. School; Rose, a gradu- ate of Lowell Teacher's College, a former public school teacher, married co Albert Maglitra; Vincent, is in U. S. Army overseas; and Anthony, a student. Res .: 2 Jackson St., Methuen.

BARBIERI, ANGELO ERNEST-Line foreman, Plymouth County Elec- ric Co. Born Renazzo, Ferrarra, Italy, July 28, 1889. Son of Guido Bar- ieri and Maria Fortini. Came to U. S. in 1898 settling in Plymouth. Educated in the public schools. In the service of Plymouth County Electric Co. since 1911. Married Evelyn E. Tassinari of Wareham, Jan. 18, 1917. Children: Alexander, is in U. S. Army, awarded bronze star medal citation for heroic achievements against enemy in Germany; Frederick, is in U. S. Army overseas (twins) ; Donald and Leonard also twins are in U. S. Navy n the Pacific; and Stephens. All are graduates of Plymouth High School. Member: Marconi Club; Garibaldi Club and Vespucci Club. His father came to U. S. in 1895 was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Plymouth. Had two children: Robert, proprietor of Kingston Aluminum Foundry, and Angelo Ernest. Res .: 204 Sandwich St., Plymouth.

BARBO, ROSARIO J .- Partner, Barbo Bros., makers of fine upholstered 'urniture, 287 Main St., Stoneham. Born Pietraperzia, Enna, Italy, Aug. 10, 1908. Son of Daniele F. Barbo and Lucia Romano. Came to U. S. in 1912. Educated in the public schools. In the manufacturing business with his brothers since 1933. They began in a small way, today they are among the largest in the east coast, employing over one hundred people. Mr. Barbo married Bridget Farrell of Newton, May 15, 1932. Children: Daniel P., born Dec. 9, 1932, and Leonard P., born Aug. 15, 1936. Member of Elks and Rotary Club. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of boxing, golf, and baseball. Lover of travel and music. His father, who came to J. S. in 1908, settled in Newton. Had the following children: Leonardo, Charles, Rosario, Mrs. Mary Totaro, Joseph, in U. S. Army in Pacific. Jennie, Salvatore, in U. S. Army in Italy, Mrs. Sadie Anglim, and Albert, n U. S. Navy in Pacific, all of whom are associated in above business. Res .: 227 Linwood Ave. Newton.

BARBO, CHARLES-Partner, Barbo Bros., 287 Main St., Stoneham. Born Pietraperzia, Enna, Italy, April 16, 1906. Son of Daniele F. Barbo and Lucia Romano. In U. S. since 1912. Educated in the public schools. In business with his brothers since 1933, specializing in manufacturing of ine upholstered furniture. Married Maria Ieraldi of Newton, Sept. 2, 1929, graduate of Newton High School. Children: Lucy Marie, Victoria Jean, Charlotte Anne, Eleanor May and Janet Louise. Mr. Barbo is member of the Elks. Fond of baseball, football and music. His father, who came to U. S. in 1908, settled in Newton, where he engaged in shoe service busi- less, has the following children: Leonardo, Charles, Rosario, Mrs. Mary Totaro, Joseph (U. S. Army in Pacific), Jennie, Salvatore (U. S. Army in taly) Mrs. Sadie Anglim, and Albert (U. S. Navy in Pacific). All of whom are associated in above business. The Barbo family had its origin in Genoa of nobility, which later passed on to Pietroperzia. Res .: 246 Lin- wood Ave., Newtonville.

BARBO, LEONARDO (Leo)-Partner, Barbo Bros., makers of fine up- holstered furniture, 287 Main St., Stoneham, Mass. Born Pietraperzia, Enna, Italy, Sept. 19, 1903. Son of Daniele F. Barbo and Lucia Romano. Came to U. S. in 1912 settling in Newton. Educated in the public schools. in business with his brothers since 1933, manufacturers and retailers of high grade furniture, beginning in a small way, today they are among the largest in the east coast. Married Catherine Fraumeni of Somerville, June 19, 1927. Children: Lucia P., born April 14, 1928, a graduate of Newton High, and Rose Marie, born May 28, 1932. Member: Order Sons

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of Italy, the Elks and past pres. of Rotary Club. His father came to U. S. in 1908 settling in Newton in the shoe service business. Has the following children: Leonardo, Charles, Rosario, Mrs. Mary Totaro, Joseph, in U. S. Army in the Pacific, Jennie, Salvatore in U. S. Army in Italy, Mrs. Sadie Anglim and Albert, is in U. S. Navy in the Pacific. All the boys are asso- ciated in the above business. Res .: 783 Watertown St., W. Newton.

BARGONZINI, ENIS MAY-Manager, Old Colony and Plymouth Thea- tres. Born Plymouth, May 27, 1917. Daughter of Peter Bargonzini and Adriana Cristofori. Graduated from Plymouth High School. In the serv- ice of Interstate Theaters since 1938. Formerly with Cape Cinema of Dennis, connected with Ray Moore Play House. Sports: golf, tennis, travel and stage plays. Her father was born in San Matteo della Decima, Bologna, Italy. Came to America in 1899 settling in Plymouth in the employ of the Puritan Mills. Had the following children: Eva, married to William Pioppi; Alice; Enis May; and Doris Mary. All of whom are graduates of Plymouth High School. Res .: 16 Grant St., Plymouth.

BARLETTA, VINCENT-General contractor, Roslindale. Born in Cam- panarello, Avellino, Italy, April 13, 1890. Son of Nicola Barletta and Elisa- betta Russo. Attended public school in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1903 set- tling in Boston. In the general contracting business since 1914. Married Maria Nardone of Boston, April 21, 1912. Children: Nicola, graduate of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, is associated in business with his father; Fred, graduate of Northeastern University School of Engineering, is master mechanic; Sylvia, graduate of Pratt Institute, is married to Frank Venti; and Elizabeth, a graduate of Endicott Junior College of Beverly, is secretary to her father. All of whom are High school grad- uates. Mr. Barletta is fond of outdoor life, travel and music. Began in the contracting field in 1914 in a small way. Through hard work, honesty and persistency, his business is today one of the largest and most pro- gressive in the state. Office: 10 Whipple Ave. Res .: 8 Whipple Ave., Ros- lindale.

BARONCELLI, NAZZARENO-Proprietor, Nemo Fruit Store, 568 North Main St., Brockton. Born Pistoia, Italy, Dec. 10, 1889. Son of Serafino and Annunziato Baroncelli. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1913 settling in Brockton. In business since 1922. Formerly with F. B. Washburn Candy Mfg. Co., for ten years. Married Josephine Ferretto of Brockton, Oct. 10, 1926, a native of Genoa, Italy. Children: Albert, born August 12, 1927, is a graduate of Brockton High School; John, born August 14, 1930; and Frederick, born January 7, 1932. Mr. Baroncelli served in the Italian Tripolitania War of 1912, is fond of all sports, lover of travel, reading, and music. Has the following three brothers: Jerry, a candy maker; Augusto, and Guglielmo. Res .: 28 Prospect St., Brockton.

BARONE, CIRO-Pharmacist. Born Avellino, Italy, Jan. 2, 1891. Son of Pasquale Barone and Costantina Barbieri. Brought to America when a boy settling in Boston, where he attended public schools and the Mass. College of Pharmacy. Was reg. assistant pharmacist in Boston for five years. In 1915 he became registered pharmacist, moved to Fitchburg where he opened the first Italian American pharmacy in the city, and has since been engaged in that field. Mr. Barone is married and has the following children: Pasquale V., graduate of Fitchburg High and attend- ed Mass. College of Pharmacy, veteran of World War II; Anthony J., graduate of Fitchburg High, in U. S. Navy as pharmacist mate; Ciro Jr., and Constance N., High School student. Member: Order Sons of Italy and Mass. Pharmaceutical Association. His father was born in Salerno, Italy, came to U. S. in 1900, settled in Boston. Had the following children: Joseph, a physician; Edward; Esther, married to Attorney Cosimo Nicas- tro; Henry, a physician; Ciro, a pharmacist; the late Anthony, a dentist;

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Anna, married to Dr. Theodore Sannella of Revere; and Frank R., a pharmacist. Bus .: 100-102 Harvard St. Res .: 20 Boylston St., Fitchburg.

BARONE, FRANK R .- Proprietor of Barone Bros. Pharmacy of 280 Hanover St., Boston. Born Avellino, Italy, Feb. 20, 1894. Son of Pasquale Barone and Constantina Barbieri. In America since 1901. Graduated from English High School and from Mass. College of Pharmacy. In busi- ness since 1933. Married Mary Nardini of Somerville, May 26, 1926. Mem- ber: Mass. Pharmaceutical Ass'n. Fond of baseball, travelling and music. Father was born in Salerno, Italy. Came to America in 1898 with ten children, settling in Boston. (See his brother Ciro's sketch). Res .: 282 Hanover St., Boston.

BARONE, HENRY-Physician and Surgeon. Born Avellino, Italy, Jan. 7, 1890. Son of Pasquale Barone and Costantina Barbieri. Educated in the Boston public and High Schools. Graduated from Mass. College of . Pharmacy in 1910, Pharm. D., registered pharmacist since 1910. Proprietor of three drug stores in Boston, Needham and Walpole, 1915-31. Graduated from Medical School in 1930, M.D. Interne at Beverly Hospital. In gen- eral practice of medicine in Newton. On staff of Bellevue and Newton Hospitals. Served in World War I, U. S. Navy Medical Corps. Married Clara Levaggi of Boston, Jan. 2, 1918. Children: Marie and June. Mem- ber of state and national medical associations, and the American Legion, Newton Post. His father was born in Salerno, Italy, came to U. S. in 1898 with ten children, settling in Boston. Office and Res .: 549 Washington St., Newton.

BARONE, JOSEPH-Surgeon. Born Avellino, Italy, Oct. 5, 1886. Son of Pasquale Barone and Costantina Barbieri. Graduated: Avellino Sem- inary; Victor Emanuel Conservatory, as pianist; Tufts Medical School, 1911, M. D .; post graduate work in surgery at Harvard Medical School Resident surgeon at St. Lawrence General Hospital for two years. In general practice of surgery in Boston since 1913. Chief of medical staff at Bellevue Hospital of B'kline. Founder of the Brookline General Hospital in 1920. Successfully performed thousands of major abdominal opera- tions. Member: N. E. Surgical and Gynecological Society; Italian Medi- cal Society; American Medical Ass'n .; Mass. Medical Society. Married Beatrice De Robertis of Boston, June 5, 1916. Children: P. Vincent, officer U. S. Army; Constance, married to Dr. L. B. De Minico; Elsie, graduate of Regis College; and Beatrice, graduate of Mt. St. Joseph Academy. Dr. Barone's father came to America in 1898 settling in Boston. Office: 342 Commonwealth Ave., Boston. Res .: 152 Strattmore Rd., Brighton.

BARONE, SALVATORE A .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Lawrence, March 10, 1906. Son of Nicandro Barone and Chiarina Tomasino. Gradu- ated from Lawrence High School; Middlesex University pre-medical and School of Medicine in 1931, M. D. Interne at St. Joseph's Hospital in Penn. and at Boston City Hospital. In general practice in Lawrence since 1932. On staff of Clover Hill Hospital and on courtesy staff at Lawrence General Hospital. Married Marguerite Beaulieu of Methuen, Nov. 26, 1936, a graduate of Methuen High School. They have twins: Richard Anthony and Patrician Louise, born July 9, 1942. Member: Mass. Medical Society; Greater Lawrence Medical Society; Italy Grand Society; Union of Italy; and Abruzzi Society. He is a former musician and plays violin. His father was born in Torre del Greco, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1893, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Lawrence. In the grocery business for over 30 years. Had the following children: Salvatore; Anthony, musician and leader of his orchestra; Frederick and Joseph, also musicians. Office and Res .: 16 Avon St., Lawrence.

BARONE, NICOLA-Tonsorialist. Born Capriati al Volturno, Campo- basso, Italy, Oct. 30, 1870. Son of Amico Barone and Maria Michele Mar- cone. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America

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in 1881, in Springfield, 1895. In the barber business since 1898, being oldest living Italian American barber in Springfield. Married Maria Rossi Bor- ghesani of Windsor Lock, Conn., Dec. 22, 1896. Children: Amico John, a gradatue of Technical High School, served in U. S. Army during World War I, was on political staff of Springfield Union, now Major in Intelli- gence Dept., U. S. Army; and Delfina, a graduate of Technical High School, married to Francis Nai of Springfield. Mr. Barone is a prominent bowler, and a former band musician. His father came to America in 1882. Had following children: Mrs. Angela Maria Sanita, Mrs. Antonetta Caruso and Michael, connected with his brother Nicola in business, married to Marianna Rossi Borghesani. Bus .: 296 Bridge St. Res .: 20 Division St., Springfield.

BARSANTI, UMBERTO-Restauranteur. Born Borgo a Mozzano, Lucca, Italy, March 4, 1897. Son of Joseph Barsanti and Anna Lotti. Came to America in 1913 settling in Marlboro. Attended the Northeastern Uni- versity School of Business Administration. Established the famous Bar- santi Restaurant, 14 Otis St., Boston, in 1927 and has since been engaged in that field. Married Daisy A. Steer of Marlboro, Aug. 1, 1922. Children: Umberto Jr., U. S. Army Air Force; Fernando; Benito; Margherita. Mr. Barsanti served during World War I in the U. S. Army. Member: American Legion. Fond of travelling, golf and music. His father came to America in 1884 settled in Boston in 1888, was salesman for over 50 years. Res .: 29 Sheffield Rd., Wakefield.

BARTOLOMEI, DANIEL V .- Proprietor, Danny's Spaghetti Shop, 240 Grafton St., Worcester. Born Pegai, Lucca, Italy, Jan. 6, 1913. Son of George Bartolomei and Rose Laducci. Brought to America in 1919 settling in Worcester. Graduated from North High School in 1932. In business since 1938. Married Carmela Capuano of Worcester Sept. 28, 1935. Chil- dren: Daniel, Jr., George and John. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of football, (former manager of his jr, high school basketball team). Noted for hunting and fishing activities. His father came to America in 1902 settling in Worcester. Res .: 57 Bowker St., Worcester.

BARTOLOTTA, SEBASTIAN-Reporter, Eagle-Tribune of Lawrence. Born Santa Maria di Licodia, Catania, Italy March 12, 1912. Son of Frank Bartolotta and Josephine Sambataro. Came to America in 1920 settling in Lawrence. Graduated from Lawrence High School in 1931 with high honors. In the service of Eagle-Tribune since 1932. Married Mary Conte of Lawrence, June 16, 1940, (a graduate of Lawrence High). One daughter, Joyce Marie, born Sept. 29, 1943. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, etc. Has a brother, Salvatore. Res .: 157 Bailey St., Lawrence.

BARZOTTINI, PARIS-Businessman. Born San Germiniano, Siena, Italy, April 14, 1897. Son of Cesare Barzottini and Josephine Chiappi. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1909 settling in Pittsfield. In business since 1920. Proprietor of Barzottini Market of 1224 East St., Pittsfield. Married Iolanda Tesa of Pittsfield, Sept. 5, 1937. Children: Edward and Henry. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, Eagles, Elks and Lakewood Club. Fond of baseball, bocce, hunting and fishing. A former musician plays mandolin, guitar and banjo. His father came to America in 1903 settling in Pittsfield where he worked for G. E. Co., for 40 years. Had following children: Paris, Dante, Amerigo, Oliviero and Annita. Res .: 1250 East St., Pittsfield.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 7

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

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