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LEPORE, JOHN JAMES-Captain Medical Corps U. S. Army. Surgeon, Cushing General Hospital of Framingham. Born Marlboro, Mass., May 31, 1913. Son of Domenic Lepore and Elizabeth Fallavolita. Graduated from Marlboro High with honors; St. Anselm's College pre-medical; and George- town University Medical School (1937, M.D.). Interne at St. Elizabeth Hospital of Brighton. In general practice in Marlboro 1939-41. Was on surgical staff of Marlboro Hospital; Deplomate of National Board of Medical Examiners. Member of American Medical Assn., and Mass. Medical Society. Called to active service March 8, 1941. Served overseas Feb. 1942-Feb. 1944 as chief surgeon of clearing station hospital. Participated in North African and Italian campaigns. Awarded Distinguished service certificate by King of England for his outstanding services in surgery during invasion of Algiers and two divisional citations for service rendered during the Tunisian campaign. On surgical staff of Cushing General Hospital since March 1944. Married Edna Maria Granitsas of Marlboro Aug. 31, 1940, a graduate of Marlboro High; Framingham Teachers College; Boston Uni- versity in 1934, B.S. in Ed., in 1935, M.A .; Radcliffe in 1936, M.A. Was formerly U. S. Public Health and Health Educational worker. One son James Anthony Timothy, born Dec. 5, 1944. Dr. Lepore's father was born in Corfinio, Aquila, Italy. Came to America in 1893, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Marlboro, where he engaged as state employee. Had the following children: Paul; Michael, in U. S. Marines; William; Alfred; Mary, school nurse in New York City; John James; Deena; Henry, in U. S. Army; Alice; Rita; and Robert. Res .: 96 W. Main St., Marlboro.
LEPORE, JOSEPH A .- Attorney-at-Law, 11 Beacon St., Boston. Born Boston, May 30, 1915. Son of Lorenzo Lepore and Concetta Ciampa. Gradu- ated: Medford High and Northeastern University School of Law in 1937, L.L.B. Married Vivienne Cardosi of Somerville, Dec. 19, 1941. Veteran U. S. Army in the Pacific 42 months, awarded five battle stars. Adjutant Med- ford Post V. F. W. 1012. Member: K. of C., Medford Republican Club, and the various bar associations. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, hockey, travel and music. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 90's, settling in Boston, where he engaged
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in wholesale and retail groceries. Had the following children: Lawrence, Jr .; Amato; Joseph A., and Mary. Res .: 32 Whitney Rd., Medford.
LEPORE, L. PAUL-General Court officer, Mass. Senate. Born Boston, May 22, 1894. Son of Philip Lepore and Catarina Ciambelli. 'Graduated from English High School in 1912. In the service of Mass. General Court since 1935, being the first Italian American in the Bay State, to hold said position. Married Jennie Jannini, Dec. 29, 1914. Children: Philip, a grad- uate of Mass. Radio School serving in U. S. Army, and Catherine. Mr. Lepore's father was born at Caserta, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1888 settling in Boston, where he engaged in tailoring business for 50 years. His mother, a native of Prato, Avellino, Italy, also came to America in 1888. Parents of 10 children. Res .: 247 Hanover St., Boston.
LEPORE, LAWRENCE-Businessman. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, May 24, 1891. Son of Joseph Lepore and Domenica Cristofaro. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1905 settling in Boston. Married Concetta Ciampa of Boston, April 26, 1914. Children: Joseph A. (attorney in Boston-officer in the U. S. Army); Mary, married to Anthony Cogliani; Amato (student of Northeastern University School of Law-U. S. Army); Lawrence Jr., a student. Mr. Lepore is the proprietor of the Lepore Shoe Rebuilding Co. of Medford since 1929. Member of K. of C. Fond of traveling, art, music and study of human nature. His father, a native of Lapio, Italy, came to America in 1900, settling in Boston where he was among the pioneer Italian Americans importing and exporting oils and graceries from Italy. Res .: 32 Whitney Rd., Medford.
LEPORE, RALPH J .- Insurance Agent. Born Lapio, Avellino, Italy, Nov. 13, 1885. Son of Antonio Lepore and Teresa Ariniello. Attended public schools in Italy. . Came to America in 1902 settling in Maynard. In the service of Prudential Life Ins. Co., since 1924, assistant manager for 14 years. Formerly with John Hancock Life Ins. Co., for 16 years. Also special police since 1907 for town of Maynard, later for town of Abington. Married Giovannina Cristofaro of Maynard Jan. '9, 1917. Children: An- thony, graduate . Abington High and Tufts College Medical School, is a physician, now Lt. in U. S. Army Medical Corps; Ralph Jr., graduate of Abington. High, attended Northeastern University, School of Chemical En- gineering; John, graduate of Abington High, is in U. S. Army. Member of Elks and Order Sons of Italy. His father was a Garibaldian soldier. Had the following children: Mrs. Marianna Carbone; Mrs. Maria Antonia Petrillo; and Ralph J. Res .: 19 Randolph St., No. Abington.
LESPASIO, MICHAEL S .- Attorney-at-Law and Civil Engineer. Born Boston, Feb. 9, 1902. Son of Salvino Lespasio and Adelina Capone. Grad- uated from English High School in 1920; M. I. T. 1920-22; Tufts College, School of Engineering in 1926, B.S. and Suffolk University, School of Law in 1930, LL.B: In general practice of law in Boston since 1930. Married Lillian Vesce of Boston, a former telephone supervisor, June 17, 1928.' Chil- dren: Neal Anthony and Ralph Lawrence. Member of local, state and na- tional bar associations; State Engineering Assn .; American Military Engi- neering Assn .; B. P. O. E. and Order of Orioles. Fond of baseball, football and traveling. His father was born in Taurasi, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in the late 70's settling in Boston, engaged in real estate for over 50 years. Res .: 22 Jauverin Ave., Revere.
LEVANTI, PETER J .- Proprietor, Mohawk Express, 134 Hayword St., Fitchburg. Born Westerly, R. I., March 19, 1903. Son of John Levanti and Marco De Marco. Educated in the public schools of Fitchburg. In business since 1924. Married Rosanna Spadafora of Fitchburg, Aug. 18, 1924. Children: Mary Veronica, graduate of Fitchburg High School and student of Boston University, where she is on student government board and vice president of the Sigma Delta Phi sorority; Gloria Marion; Evelyn Rose, and Marion Grace are students. Member: Italian American Citizens' Club; Order Sons of Italy; Deca Club; St. Anthony's Sodality; K. C., and
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the Elks, where he is an officer. Active in civic and political affairs, first American of Italian descent in Fitchburg to become member of the city legislative government. His father, born in Tusa, Messina, Italy, came to U. S. in 1888 settling in Fitchburg. Had the following children: Paul, Frank, Peter, and Joseph. Res .: 134 Hayward St., Fitchburg.
LEVAGGI, VICTOR-Businessman. Born Mezzanego, Genoa, Italy, May 23, 1866. Son of Lorenzo Levaggi and Maria Ginocchio. Attended public and private schools in his native town. Came to America in 1879. Settled in Brockton in 1890, where he has since engaged in the fruit and produce business. Married late Ernesta Ginocchio of Mezzanego, Italy, June 16, 1889. Children: Stella, an authoress, married to Samuel Billing; Victor Jr., is inventor for United Shoe Machinery Co .; Albert, is a model shoe designer; Lawrence, is veteran American Army World War II; Thelma, married to Richard Young; Fred, is a candy maker; all of whom have graduated from Brockton High School. Mr. Levaggi was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Brockton, and the first to become American citizen. Charter member of the Eagles, and member of Elks. Active in civic and welfare affairs. Res .: 3 Battle St., Brockton.
LEVERONI, EDWARD-Automobile Underwriters-Employers Liability Assurance Corp., Boston. Born Chelsea, April 7, 1909. Son of James Leveroni and Catherine Bopp. Graduated from Chelsea High School in 1928. Attended Boston University and Burdett College. In the insurance field since 1936. Married Shirley E. Garland of Boston, October 12, 1941. One son, Paul Edward. Fond of football, hockey, traveling and music. His father was born in Genoa, Italy. Came to America in 1884 settling in Boston, engaged in the restaurant business for many years. Office: 110 Milk St., Boston. Res .: 177 Central St., Somerville.
LEVERONI, EUGENE ANGELO-General manager Framingham Coal Co. Born Cicagna, Genoa, Italy Oct. 17, 1887. Son of Domenico Leverone and Rosa Gnecco. Educated in the Framingham Public Schools. In the service of Framingham Coal Co., since 1942. Formerly in business with his brothers-Leveroni Coal Co., 1917-42; and in Fruit and Produce business 1904-1920. Married Mary Pezzetti of Wellesley Hills, Oct. 5, 1913. Chil- dren: Dora, a graduate of high school and Middlesex Secretarial School, is married to Anthony Ferraro of Worcester; Eugene A. Jr., a graduate of high school, attended Holy Cross College two years, is an ensign in U. S. Navy Air Corps; Mary, a graduate of high school, attended Lasel College. Mr. Leveroni's father Domenico Leveroni, came to U. S. in 1891 with his family, were among the pioneer Italian settlers of Framingham. Worked for Framingham Lumber Co. for 10 years, later entered fruit and produce business. Had the following children: Angelo, proprietor of Ashland sand and gravel, is married to Stella Cozzens; Eugene Angelo; and Amelia (first Italian girl in Framingham), is married to Constantin D. Copanos of Ageor- gitka Tripolis, Greece, who carries on the original Leveroni Fruit business. Res .: 419 Worcester Rd., Framingham.
LEVERONI, FRANK-Judge. Born Genoa, Italy, Sept. 10, 1879. In America since 1884. Educated at Harvard University Law School and at Boston University School of Law (cum laude-1903 A.B.). Special Justice of Boston Juvenile Court since 1906. Among the pioneer Italo-American lawyers in Boston and the first Italo-American Judge in Massachusetts. Married Louise Finocchietti, October 5, 1903. Children: Beatrice, Laura, Claire, Vivian, Heloise, Edna, Frank Jr. and John. Member: Harvard Club; City Club; the Bostonian Society. Organizer and first grand knight of Ausonia Council K. of C. Public administrator for Suffolk County for 30 years; vice president Mass. State Child Council; president and attorney for Italian Catholic Cemetery Assn .; Trustee Home Savings Bank and for In- fants Hospital; former attorney for the Royal Italian Council. Author of numerous articles for newspapers and magazines. Office: 73 Tremont St. Res .: 358 Arborway, Jamaica Plain.
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LEVERONI, JOSEPH-Photo Engraver, Boston-Herald Traveler. Born Boston, July 22, 1874. Son of John Baptist Leveroni and Catherine Crovo. Graduated from Eliot School in 1888. In the service of Boston Herald- Traveler since July 7, 1911. Pioneer Italo-American of Boston in the employ of Herald-Traveler. Married Theresa Molinari of Boston, July 18, 1902. Children: Margherita, Caterina (Brooks), Stephan (U. S. Army), Richard and Blanche Mary (Cominsky). Member: Photo Engravers Union of North America. Fond of baseball, traveling and music. Father, a native of Sera Cicagna, Genoa, Italy, was a gallant soldier, who fought under Napoleon III, later under Garibaldi. Came to America May 1869 settling in Boston. Children: Joseph of this sketch, Assunta, Stephen and late Elvira, a mezzo soprano, member of Boston Opera Co., who sang operas here and abroad. Res .: 107 Highland Road, West Somerville.
LEVIS, WALTER FREDERICK-Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, No- vember 29, 1897. Son of Albert Levis and Rosa Finocchietti. Graduated from Boston University School of Law in 1918, LL.B., cum laude. In gen- eral practice since 1918. Professor of law at Boston University and Suffolk University. Married Inez Reardon of Boston, April 24, 1923. One daughter -Ann Marie. Member of local, county, state and national bar associations and the K. of C. His father, a native of Florence, Italy, came to U. S. A. in the late 80's settling in Boston. Office: 20 Pemberton Sq., Boston. Res .: 293 Common St., Belmont.
LIBERATORE, FRANK WILLIAM-Insurance Agent. Born Mignano, Naples, Italy, Aug. 23, 1904. Son of Carmine Liberatore and Maria Fuoco. Educated in the Fitchburg elementary and high schools. In the service of Prudential Life Insurance Co. since 1936. Married Margery Gogne of Laconia, N. H., Oct. 12, 1926. Children: Margery Frances, graduate of Fitchburg High School and Carmela Anna, student. Member of Italian American Citizens' Club; St. Anthony of Padna Society; District deputy and grand state delegate of Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, bocce, hunting, travel and music. His father came to U. S. A. in 1902 settling in Fitchburg, where he engaged in photography. Had the follow- ing children: Frank W .; Anthony, in U. S. Army overseas; Carle, also in U. S. Army overseas; and Eleanor. Res .: 60 Mountain Ave., Fitchburg.
LIBERTINE, ANGELO-Partner Hub Folding Box Co., 16 Binford St., South Boston. Born Buenos Aires, Argentina, June 9, 1900. Son of Stefano Libertine and Teresa Alizia. Came to U. S. in 1906 settling in Quincy. Graduated from Braintree High School and Franklin Institute of Boston. In business since 1921. The Hub Folding Box Co. in which he is a partner is among the most progressive industries in the East. Married Michelina Di Matteo of Quincy July 3, 1921. Children: Theresa Isabella, a graduate of Quincy High and Nasson Maine College, is married to Peter J. Valle of Braintree; Stephen Robert, a graduate of Thayer Academy, where he was captain of the football team, attended Harvard College now in U. S. Army Air Corps; Florence Phyllis, a graduate of Quincy High and Dell Kathleen School is in the service of Quincy Mutual Ins. Co. Mr. Libertine is mem- ber of Elks, K. C., and John Quincy Adams Club. Fond of baseball, foot- ball, travel. His father was born in Filetto, Chieti, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1901 settling in Quincy as ship builder. Had the following children: late Domenic, Angelo, late Isabella, Edward H., Eva, and late Paris. Res .: 374 Adams St., Quincy.
LIBERTINE, EDWARD H .- Attorney at Law. Was born Quincy, Mass. March 14, 1907. Son of Stefano Libertine and Teresa Alizia. Graduated from Braintree High School, where he was member of varsity football team; Boston University School of Journalism; and Suffolk University Law School. In general practice of law in Quincy since 1936. Now in U. S. Army over- seas. Has taken part in the Africa, Sicily, and Cassino campaigns. Fond of all sports. Lover of travel and music. His father was born in Filetto,
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Chieti, Italy. Lived in South America. Came to U. S. A. in 1901 settling in Quincy as ship builder. Had the following children: late Domenic, Angelo, late Isabella, Edward H., Eva, and late Paris. Res .: 374 Adams St., Quincy.
LIBERTI, ETTORE-Born Campagnano di Roma, Italy, January 3, 1887. Son of Orazio Liberti and Madalena Cherubini. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to U. S. A. in 1906 settling in Boston. In the service of James R. Powers as foreman since 1916. Among his numer- ous outstanding works in the field of construction may be mention the Keith's Memorial Theatre, the Little Building, Hotel Statler, etc. Married Prassede Rossi of Campagnano di Roma, Italy, April 29, 1906. Children: Ferminia, a teacher of romance languages; Sabatino, in construction work -U. S. Navy; Mrs. Olga Wells, a graduate nurse; Vera, a beautician, musi- cian and active in social affairs; Ugo, tank destroyer in U. S. Army; Galdino Terenzio, Air Corps U. S. Navy and an adopted child-Gloria Villani-all of whom are high school graduates. Mr. Liberti is member of the Roman American Social Club of East Boston. He is a former musician. Res .: 131 Webster St., East Boston.
LIBRIZZI, GEORGE R .- Manager of the New Lido Restaurant, 23 North St., Pittsfield. Born New London, Conn., July 5, 1900. Son of Rosario Librizzi and Mary Brocato. Educated in the public schools. In Pittsfield, Mass. since 1925. In business since 1930. Married Mary Ciaburri of Pitts- field. One son-Mario, graduate of Pittsfield High School. Served in U. S. Army during World War II as lieutenant (field artillery). Member: Order Sons of Italy in America and the Elks. Fond of baseball, football, travelling and music. His father was born in Caltavuturo, Palermo, Italy. Came to America in 1885 settling in New London, Conn. Had the following children: Joseph, George, Thomas and Jeck. Res .: 13 Second St., Pittsfield.
LICATA, FRANCIS-Physician and Surgeon. Born Sciacca, Agrigento, Italy, Jan. 14, 1889. Son of Damiano and Catherine Licata. Came to U. S. in the early 90's. Graduated from Middlesex University School of Medicine in 1919, M.D. Interne at Middlesex Hospital. In general practice in Boston and Revere since 1922. Superintendent and Medical Director of Revere General Hospital since 1939. Formerly chairman of health Dept. City of Revere for 14 years. Married to Angelina Mirabella. Children: Daniel, physician and surgeon in Boston, is Captain in U. S. Army medical corps in Italy; C. Joseph, student of law at Boston College, is veteran U. S. Army in the Pacific; Catherine, married to Alpino Ricci, a physician in Malden; and Louisa, former student of Boston University. Office: 419 Boylston St., Boscton. Res .: 81 Revere St., Revere.
LIGOTTI, JOHN-Attorney-at-Law. Born Passaic, N. Y., June 20, 1916. Son of Angelo Ligotti and Gaetana Zafarana. Graduated from East Boston High School in 1934 and from Northeastern University School of Law in 1938, LL.B. In general practice in Boston since 1938. First Assistant Clerk at East Boston District Court. Member of federal and Massachusetts Bar. Father, born in Barafranca, Caltanisetta, Italy, came to America in 1910 settling in East Boston. Office: 19 Meridian St. Res .: 331 Paris St., E. Boston.
LIMA, SALVATORE-Physician and Surgeon. Born Somerville, April 16, 1907. Son of Gandolfo Lima and Josephine Russo. Graduated from Boston Public Latin School, 1925; Harvard College, 1929, A.B., and Tufts Medical School 1933, M.D. Interne at Cambridge City Hospital. On sur- gical staff of Cambridge City Hospital. In general practice in Boston since 1935. Married Anna Pepe of Boston, Jan. 27, 1934, a former librarian in the Boston Public Library. Member: Mass. Medical Society, American Med- ical Assn. and Order Sons of Italy in America. Fond of baseball, track, travelling and music. Hobby-hiking. His father was born in Petralia, Palermo, Italy. Came to America in 1904 settling in Boston. Office: Han- over St., Boston. Res .: 61 Court Rd., Winthrop.
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LINQUATA, ANTHONY-Captain and proprietor of Natale III Fishing Boat, Progressive Fish Co., 88 Commercial St., Gloucester. Born Boston, Feb. 8, 1907. Son of Marco Linquata and Rosalia Zangara. Educated in public schools of Gloucester. In the fishing field since 1921. Considered among the leading skippers in Gloucester. Married Catherine Favazza of Gloucester, Nov. 28; 1931. Children: Rosalie, Mary, Catherine, Agnes and Michael. Member of St. Peter's Club; Gloucester Owners Assn., Chamber of Commerce. His father, a native of Alcamo, Trapani, Italy, came to America in 1900, lived in Boston. In Gloucester since 1914, where he en- gaged in fishing field. Had five children. Res .: 1 Mason St., Gloucester.
LINQUATA, LEONARD-Vice-president and treasurer, Progressive Fish Wharf Inc., 88 Commercial St .; Gloucester. Born Alcano, Trapani, Italy, Nov. 11; 1899. Son of Marco Linquato and Rosalia Zangara. Came to America in 1902, settling in Boston and educated in the public schools. In Gloucester since 1914. In business since 1929, operataing the fourth largest fishing industry in Gloucester, averaging 20 million lbs. of fish yearly. For- merly, fish master. Married Anna Favaloro of Gloucester, Nov. 25, 1923. Children: Michael Leonard, graduate of Gloucester High, U. S. Army med- ical corps; Rosalie, graduate of Gloucester High, attending Kathleen Dell School in Boston; Julia and Anita, high school students; and Mary Ann. Member: Rotary Club, Elks, Moose, Y. M. C. A., vice-president, Chamber of Commerce and charter member of St. Peter's Club. His father came to America in 1900, settled in Boston, later in Gloucester, where he enagged in fishing field. Had the following children: Luigi, Salvatore, Leonard, An- thony and Rosalie (Frontiero). Res .: 18 Church St., Gloucester.
LIOTINI, VINCENT (JIMMIE)-Proprietor-Jimmie Lobster Shop, 340 Commercial St., Boston. Born Mola di Bari, Italy, January 24, 1901. Son of John Liotini and Caterina Rizzi. Educated here and abroad. Came to America in 1919 settling in Boston. In the lobster business since 1937. Formerly in the fishing field. Married Maria Simone of Natick, R. I., March 15, 1925. Children: John, Vincent Jr., Kathleen, Antonetti and Anna. Mr. Liotini is a lover of music especially grand opera and is fond of football, bocce playing and travelling. Res .: 248 Main St., Winthrop.
LOCATELLI, ALBERT JOSEPH-Treasurer-A. J. Locatelli Co., Bel- mont. Born Somerville, February 22, 1900. Son of Jonh Locatelli and Virginia Cenedella. Educated in elementary and high schools of Somerville. In real estate field since 1925. Builder and owner-operator of numerous commercial and theatre property in greater Boston. Married Emily K. O'Brien of Boston, October 16, 1924. Children: Albert J. Jr., and Joan Emily. Member of various organizations. Fond of baseball, football, golf and boating. Traveled extensively throughout U. S. and Europe. Active in civic affairs and deeply interested in every worthy cause. His father was born in Bergamo, Lombardy, Italy. Came to America in 1879 settling in Boston. Was one of the leading contractors in the Commonwealth. Res .: 225 Prospect St., Belmont.
LOCKETTI, ALBERT-Fruit Merchant, Brockton. £ Born Mezzanego, Genoa, Italy, Sept: 12, 1867. Son of Alberto Locketti (Lucchetti) and Caterina Bona. Came to America in 1885. Began in fruit business in Boston. In 1888 he moved to Brockton, where for fifty years was pro- prietor of the finest fruit and produce business in the city. On July 20, 1898 he married in Boston, Nina Gnecco, a native of Cicagna, Genoa, Italy, who had come to America in 1896 with her parents and settled in Boston. They had two children: Victor Ernest and Augustus Lawrence, who are now married and are partners of the Roma Cafe. Mr. Locketti has been a man of many activities has always taken deep interest in the welfare of his community, has encouraged and contributed to every worthy cause. He is among Italian pioneer settler of Brockton. Is charter member in the Eagles, the Owls, Liguria Society of Boston, and the Elks. Address: 138 Centre St., Brockton.
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LOCKETTI, AUGUSTUS LAWRENCE-Treasurer, Roma Cafe, 129 North Main St., Brockton. Born Brockton, June 25, 1902. Son of Albert Locketti and Nina Gnecco. Graduated from Brockotn High School in 1921. In business with his brother Victor since 1932. Formerly in the fruit busi- ness with his father. Married Mary Remiski of Brockton Oct. 10, 1932. One son, Albert Francis, born June 18, 1936. Member Order Sons of Italy. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of traveling, baseball, football, fishing, hunting and music. (See his father's sketch.) Res .: 46 Prospect St., Brockton.
LOCKETTI, VICTOR ERNEST-President, Roma Cafe, 129 North Main St., Brockton. Born Brockton Nov. 3, 1899. Son of Albert Locketti and Nina Gnecco. Educated in the Brockton Public Schools. Partner with his brother Augustus in the Roma Cafe since 1932. Married Rose Muzurka of Exeter, N. H. June 24, 1925, a graduate Reg. nurse. They have one son- Lawrence Frank, born May 20, 1937. Mr. Locketti is member of Elks, Eagles, and Howard Social Club. Fond of baseball, football, and boxing. Active in civic and political affairs. Res .: 44 Prospect St., Brockton.
LOCKI, UMBERTO-Proprietor of Locki Tailoring Co., Southbridge. Born Manduria, Taranto, Italy, Dec. 29, 1885. Son of Francesco Tomaso Locki and Maria Adolorata Gennari. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he also learned the art of custom tailoring. Came to America Aug. 11, 1911, settling in Southbridge, where he has since been in the tailoring business, being the pioneer tailor of Italian descent in the city. Married Raffaela Lamosca of Southbridge May 6, 1918. Children: Frank, a graduate of Southbridge High with honors and of Worcester Becker College, employed at Southington National Bank, is in U. S. Army; and Florenzo Anthany, also a graduate of high is associated with his father. Mr. Locki is member: Order Sons of Italy, where he held all offices in the lodge; Italian American Associates and K. of C. Has the following brothers and sisters: Giovanni, Agata, Elvira, and Erminia. Also a nephew-Deme- trio Meo of Brooklyn, N. Y. Res .: Southbridge, Mass.
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