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MORUZZI, JOHN ANTHONY-Proprietor, Union Household Appliances (at Union Sq.) 305 Somerville Ave., Somerville. Born Boston, Sept. 24, 1919. Son of Charles Moruzzi and Josephine Mussi. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1945. Married Stella Agnes Anacka of Chelsea, Oct. 6, 1940. One son John Jr., born Aug. 3, 1942. Member: Dante Club and active in civic and political affairs. Fond of hunting, boxing, travel, and music. His father, a veteran of Italian Tripolitania War of 1911, was born in Varsi, Parma, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1913, settling in Boston as chef. Has the following children: John Anthony; Joseph, veteran U. S. Army in China, Burma, India, and Okinawa; Romeo, student of M. I. T., veteran U. S. Army in Europe; and Alfred, veteran U. S. Army in the Pacific. All of whom are graduates of Somerville High and have attended Northeastern University. Res .: Belmont.
MOSCA, GIUSEPPE-Proprietor, G. Mosca, scrap leather and trimmed sole leather, Crescent St., Brockton. Born in Canosa di Puglia, Bari, Italy, April 28, 1889. Son of Pasquale Mosca and Giacinta Lenoci. At- tended public school in his native town and served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1913. In business since 1938. Married Sabina Morea of Brockton, April 8, 1917. Children: Gina, Mary, Rose, and Patsy, who is in U. S. Navy. All the children are graduates of high school. Mr. Mosca has also lived and worked in Boston for number of years. Fond of travel, plays bocce and lover of grand opera. Has a brother Nicholas in Brockton and two brothers in Italy. Bus. and Res .: Crescent St., Brockton.
MOSCA, JENNIE-Instructor of Italian, Lawrence High School. Born Lawrence, Sept. 24, 1916. Daughter of Edward Mosca and Amora Perone. Graduated from Lawrence High School in 1934; Radcliffe College in 1938, A.B., cum laude; Middlebury College School of Languages in 1942, M.A. Special courses at Harvard University and at Boston University. Teacher in Lawrence High School since 1938. Member, Profession Women's Club, etc. Mosca John, public accountant, office 316 Essex St., Lawrence. Born Lawrence, Sept. 29, 1913. Graduated from Lawrence High School Bentley School of Accounting and Finance and from Northeastern School of Business Administration (1940, B.B.A.). In practice in Lawrence since 1940. Mosca, Michael. Born, Lawrence, Oct. 29, 1919. Graduated from Lawrence High School in 1938; Boston University in 1942, B.A .; Boston University Graduate School in 1944, M.B.A. Teacher in Haverhill High School since 1942. Their father was born in Tufo, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1904, settling in Lawrence. Res .: 133 East Haverhill St., Lawrence.
MOSCARITOLO, NICHOLAS-Manager, Barney's Grill Inc., 299 Havre St., E. Boston. Born Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 10, 1920. Son of Pasquale B. Moscaritolo and Emma Di Franzo. Atended public schools in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1930. Graduated from East Boston High School. In the service of Barney's Grill since 1940. Married Iolanda Nicotera of Everett, Oct. 31, 1943. One son, Pasquale B., born Aug. 24, 1944. Member of the Eagles. Fond of baseball, hockey, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1912, volunteered in Italian Army during World War I. Later returned to U. S. with his whole family set- tling in Boston, where he engaged in construction work. Has the follow- ing children: Nicholas, Palma and Virgil. Res .: 297 Havre St., E. Boston.
MOSCATELLI, SILVIO T .- Pharmacist. Born Orsara, Foggia, Italy, Nov. 22, 1893. Son of Filippo Moscatelli and Maria Leonarda Trevisano. Educated in the elementary and high schools in Italy. Came to America in 1913, settling in Boston, where he attended the evening high school. Registered pharmacist since 1923. In the service of Ballard Drug Store of Commonwealth Ave., since 1943. Formerly proprietor of the Embassy Drug Store and the Columbus Pharmacy of Waltham, Fond of baseball,
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football, travelling and music. Father, born in Ariano, Avellino, Italy, was son of Antonio Moscatelli, a gentleman in waiting of King Ferdinand II, of the house of Bourbon, King of Naples and Sicily. He came to America in 1913, settling in Boston, had the following six children: Silvio, a druggist; Esther, a public school teacher for City of Boston; Ulysses, a graduate of Tufts College, chemical engineer; Antonio, archi- tectural drawing; Olympia, connected with American Red Cross; and Mary, married to Alberigo Alberici of Wellesley. Res .: 67 Robin St., West Roxbury.
MOSCATELLI, THOMAS C. - Proprietor, Jane's Delicatessen, 1320 Mass. Ave., Arlington Heights. Born Milford, April 9, 1915. Son of Michael Moscatelli and Felicia Rispoli. Graduated from East Boston High School and took special courses at Boston University. Veteran U. S. Army World War II. In business since 1943. Married Jeannette Discolo of Saugus, Feb. 15, 1942, a graduate of Saugus High. One son, Thomas Michael, born July 31, 1943. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. Hobby-stamp collecting and landscaping. His father was born in Torre- maggiore, Foggia, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1910, settling in Milford, later in E. Boston as marble worker. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Tremonte; Thomas C .; Mrs. Laura Nocito; Rose; Rita; Evelyn; Michael; Antoinette; Saverino; and Margaret. Res .: 319 Appleton St., Arlington Heights.
MOSCATO, NICHOLAS-Proprietor of Moscato Furniture Co., of 67 Canal St., Boston, Mass. since 1932.
MOSCHELLA, ANTHONY-Electrical Engineer. Born San Potito Ultra, Avellino, Italy, April 8, 1892. Son of Peter Moschella and Maria Nazzaro. Came to U. S. in 1898, settled in Boston in 1900. Graduated: Eliot School; English High; and Norwich University Military School, 1916 in E. E. Captain of the varsity football team. His University class was mobilized for duty on the Mexican Border. Served in U. S. Marine Corps in 1917 as second lieutenant; captain in 1918; honorably discharged in 1919. Graduate work in law at Boston University and at Harvard. Was en- gaged in real estate for number of years. Joined the U. S. Marines, April 1942, as captain, honorably discharged in 1945. Married Edith Milano of Boston, July 25, 1937. Member: American Legion; Elks; and Marine Corps League. Active in civic affairs. His father came to U. S. in 1892. Had the following children: Vitaliano; Mrs. Virginia Natale; Emilio, vet- eran Merchant Marine, World War I; and Anthony. Res .: Boston.
MOSCHELLA, FRANCES MARIE-Teacher, Midland St. School, Wor- cester. Born Worcester, June 26, 1916. Daughter of Anthony Moschella and Dora La Cava. Graduated from Classical High School and Worcester State Teachers College, 1939, B.S.E. Graduate work at Harvard Univer- sity. Teacher since 1939. Member of national and state teachers associa- tions. Fond of basketball, tennis, swimming, travelling, art, reading and music. Her father was born in Tripi, Messina, Italy. Came to America in 1903, settling in Worcester, where he has been in the real estate busi- ness. Mother a native of Worcester. Had the following children: Frances Marie of this sketch; Eleanor Mary, graduate of High School of Com- merce, a stenographer; and Catherine Irene, graduate of High School of Commerce, accountant clerk. Res .: 133 Shrewsbury St., Worcester.
MOSCHELLI, FRANK JOSEPH-Dentist. Born Casalvecchio, Foggia, Italy, Oct. 15, 1902. Son of Giovanni Moschelli and Giuseppina Fratta. In America since 1906. Graduated: Milford High; Boston University in 1926, A.B .; Tufts Dental in 1934, D.M.D. In general practice in Milford since 1934. Dr. Moschelli is also an outstanding musician who through his college years played in many leading orchestras throughout New Eng- land. Married to Louise Solari, of Milford, Nov. 1929. One son, John James, born July 28, 1931. Member: American Dental Assoc .; Mass. Dental Society; Order Sons of Italy; Societa Operaia Italiana; Hoboken
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Citizens' Club and Elks. Fond of baseball, football and hockey. His father came to America in 1897, settling in Milford. Had the following children: late Nicholas, Rose, Pasquale, Luigi, Mariannina, Frank J., Grace Mary, a teacher of elocution. Res .: 283 Central St., Milford.
MOSCHITTO, FRANK W .- Born Boston, May 10, 1904. Son of John Moschitto and Anna Amenta. Graduated from High School of Commerce in 1923. Studied violin for 10 years in the N. E. Conservatory of Music. In the service of the Boston Post newspaper since 1923. Married Rosina Arangio of Catania, Italy, Aug. 23, 1933. One daughter, Anita J., born Oct. 10, 1934. Member of Boston Typographical Union. Fond of baseball, hunting, fishing, and travel. Active in civic affairs. His father was born in Augusta, Siracusa, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Boston, where he engaged in wholesale candy business for 40 years. Res .: 33 12 Green St., Boston.
MOSCONE, FRED J .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, Jan. 17, 1901. Son of Gaetano Moscone and Maria Molinari. Attended the Lincoln School. Graduated from English High School and from Northeastern University School of Law in 1933, L.L.B. In general practice of law in Boston since 1934. Married Claire Leveroni of Boston, Oct. 20, 1934. Children: Claire, Fred Jr., and Louisa. Fond of football, handball and camping. Father was born in Gropparello, Piacenza, Italy. Came to America in 1886. Mother, a native of Boston, whose parents came from the vicinity of Genoa, settled in Boston in 1850. Office: 73 Tremont St. Res .: 75 Hamp- stead Rd., Jamaica Plain.
MOSTACCI, MARIO JOSEPH-Manager, Gloria Chain Store, 41 Sum- mer St. Lynn. Born Lynn, Jan. 3, 1916. Son of John Mostacci and Candida Di Berardino. Graduated from Classical High School in 1933. In the service of Gloria Chain Store since 1939. Married Bessie Nicholas of Lynn, June 27, 1937. Children: Rosalie Ida, born Jan. 3, 1938; Gloria Jean, born Sept. 7, 1940; and Maria Angela, born Feb. 22, 1943. Mem- ber: Order Sons of Italy; Associate Member of Italian World War Vet- erans. Fond of bowling, travel, music. His father was born in Avezzano, Aquila, Italy. Came to America in 1906, settling in Lynn, as shoe worker. Had the following children: Mrs. Jean Cerasuoli; Mrs. Theresa Cantarano; Mario Joseph; Mrs. Catherine Crowell; and John A. Res .: 33 Crosby St., Lynn.
MOTRONI, OMER - Proprietor, Venice Restaurant, 5 Franklin St., Brockton. Born Borgo a Mozzano, Lucca, Italy, Dec. 24, 1883. Son of Carlo Motroni and Maddalena Barzanti. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1902. Lived in various parts of New England. Settled in Brockton in 1906. In business since 1911. Married Mary Cavagnaro of Brockton, Dec. 1911, a native of vicinity of Cicagna, Genoa, Italy. One daughter, Evelyn, born Jan. 2, 1913, a graduate of Brockton High School, married to James B. Strout. Mr. Motroni is fond of hunting and lover of music. Has travelled extensively in Italy three times. His father, who came to America in 1887, lived in Boston. Had the following two children: Omer of this writing and Narciso of Red Stone, N. H. Res .: 111 Richmond St., Brockton.
MOTTA, ERNEST CHARLES - Registered Pharmacist. Born in the Azores, Portugal, Sept. 29, 1899. Son of John Motta and Silvia Motta. Came to America in 1910, settling in New Bedford. Graduated from the high school in 1919; became pharmacist in 1921. In the service of Lig- getts Drug Store since 1921. Fond of all sports. Was member of his high school baseball and football teams. His father, a native of the Azores, came to America in 1894, settling in New Bedford, where he became an outstanding building contractor. His grandfather was born in the vicinity of Naples, Italy, settled in the Azores in his later years. Res .: 4 West Cedar St., Boston.
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MOTTLA, ANTHONY L .- Proprietor, New Balance Shoe Service, 2409 Mass. Ave., North Cambridge. Born Albanella, Salerno, Italy, Feb. 3, 1878. Son of Gabriele Mottla and Maria Cammarano. Attended public schools here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1893. In business at same location in North Cambridge since 1902, is among the pioneer Italian American businessmen in Cambridge. Married Louisa Ricci of Providence, April 26, 1909. Children: Gilbert E., graduate of Harvard University, (A.B., magna cum laude) Lt. U. S. Navy World War II, personnel officer, awarded five ribbon decorations and three battle stars; Joseph, is wool merchant: Marie Louise, graduate Burdett College; Louis, veteran U. S. Navy, coast guard, was in the invasion of Okinawa; Alfred P., veteran U. S. Army, took part in invasion of France, awarded five battle stars; and William, all graduates Cambridge High School. Mr. Mottla is active in civic affairs, is past venerable Order Sons of Italy and president of Mazzini Civic Ass'n. His father came to U. S. in 1893, lived in Boston, Quincy and Cambridge. Had the following children: Sophy, Anthony Lu- cido, Peter and late Annie. Res .: 43 Cameron Ave., North Cambridge.
MOTTLA, GABRIEL VICTOR - Professor, Attorney, Author. Born, Quincy, Sept. 20, 1909. Son of Peter Mottla and Mary Cantone. Gradu- ated: Quincy High School, 1927; Tufts College, 1931, A.B .; Harvard Law School, 1934, L.L.B. Appointed law clerk to justice of Supreme Judicial Court in 1934; senior law clerk in 1937. In general practice in Boston and Quincy since 1940. Professor of law, Portia Law School since 1941. Author: "Mottla on Mass. Practice" 1942, considered the leading textbook in the field of Mass. practice and procedure. Married Eileen Sheen of Cambridge, Aug. 17, 1936. Children: Patricia Ann and Peter Dennis. Member: Norfolk County Bar Ass'n; Harvard Club of Quincy; Sons of Italy; John Quincy Adams Club; Torre dei Passeri Society; Marconi Club. Director, Quincy Community Fund. Active in civic affairs. Fond of soccer in which sport he won varsity letters at Tufts. Father, born in Albanella, Salerno, Italy, came to America in 1897, settling in Quincy. Office: 85 Devonshire St., Boston. Res .: 59 South St., Quincy.
MOTTOLA, VINCENT-Attorney-at-Law. Born Grotta Minarda, Avel- lino, Italy, Mar. 24, 1894. Son of Euplio Mottola and Gaetana Maccarone. Came to America in 1910, settling in Boston. Education: Boston Trade School; Burdette College; New England Conservatory of Music; Suffolk Preparatory School; Harvard University and Suffolk Law School, 1923, L.L.B. In general practice in Boston since 1924. Married Amelia Romano of Boston, Jan. 4, 1917. Children: Vincent Jr., Gloria and Rudolph, U. S. Navy. Member of local, state and national bar associations; the Law Society of Mass., Secretary of Racial Group Leaders of Mass., and of Italian Aid Society. Vice-president of Republican Club of Mass. Has handled many Supreme Court decisions. Originator of Revere General Hospital. Author of numerous musical compositions. Active in social welfare. Res .: 20 Dustin St., Boston, Mass.
MOZZETTI, QUINT - Treasurer of Mozzetti and Son. General Con- tractors, 184 Malden St., Malden, Mass.
MUCCI, ALFRED CARLO-Physician and Surgeon. Born Boston, Nov. 7, 1909. Son of Pasquale Mucci and Rose Cantelmo. Graduated from Somerville High School; Middlesex University; Middlesex College of Med- icine, 1935, M.D. Interne at Holy Family Hospital of Brooklyn, N. Y., and St. Vincent Hospital of New York City. In general practice in Som- erville since 1936. On staff of Central, Sunnyside and Chester Hospitals. Member of Somerville Medical Society and Mass. Italian Medical Society. Fond of baseball, football, hockey. Hobby-golf. His father was born in Apice, Benevento, Italy. Came to America in 1898, settling in New York. In Boston since 1903, where he engaged in the barber supply and furni- ture business for over 30 years. Office and Res .: 420 Broadway, Som- erville,
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MUCCI, JOSEPH R. - Deputy Collector in charge of Malden office, U. S. Internal Revenue Service since 1937. Born Boston, July 13, 1909. Son of Frank Mucci and Antonetta Campiglio. Graduated: Boston Trade High School in 1928, member varsity football team; Northeastern Uni- versity School of Engineering in 1932, B.E.E., member of varsity track team; Boston College Law School in 1937, L.L.B. Attended Harvard Graduate School (certificate). Married Mary Dragone of Everett, a former supervisor of N. E. Tel. & Tel. Co., Oct. 23, 1938. One daughter, Joanne, born Jan. 20, 1942. Member: American Institute of Electrical Engineers; Malden Rotary Club; B. P. O. E .; Order Sons of Italy in America- former grand venerable and delegate. First American of Italian descent to be appointed to the City Planning Board of Malden. A former musi- cian, active in civic affairs. His father, born in Catagnano, Chieti, Italy, came to America in 1900, settling in Boston, where he engaged as struc- tural steel worker for over 30 years. Res .: 475 Medford St., Malden.
MUCCI, RAYMOND A .- Proprietor, Mucci Bath and Kitchen Modern- ization, 223 Belmont St., Brockton. Born Brockton, June 11, 1916. Son of Michael Mucci and Nicolina Cesarelli. Graduated from Brockton High School. In business since 1938. Formerly with Home Owners Loan Corp. Married Mary Thibodeau of Cambridge in 1937, a graduate of Cambridge High School. Children: Michael Robert and Barbara Jean. Mr. Mucci was for several years a radio singer and sang in radio stations, night clubs, private clubs and theatres throughout the state. Fond of baseball, football, basketball and fishing. His father was born in Santa Croce, Campobasso, Italy. Came to America in 1900, settling in Brockton. Had the following children: Louis, Annita, Phyllis, late Carmela, Lucy, Cora, Mary, late Alice, late Mable, Frank, Alvero, Victor, and Raymond A. Res .: 32 Howland St., Brockton.
MUGNAI, JOSEPH-Teller, Canal St. Branch, First National Bank of Boston. Born Machias, Me., Jan. 25, 1905. Son of Ernest Mugnai and Assunta Toschi. Graduated from Machias High School; Washington State Teachers College; and Boston University in 1926, B.S. in Ed. With First National Bank of Boston since 1929. Formerly a school teacher. Married Mary Minichiello of Boston, March 3, 1939, a graduate of Boston Uni- versity. One son, Donald Joseph, born Aug. 27, 1944. Member of Y. M. C. U. and Bank Officers Assoc. of America. Fond of baseball, football and travel. Hobby-photography. His father was born in Barga, Lucca, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Machias, Me., as dealer in fruit and produce. Had the following children: Mary, Joseph, George, Esther, Julian, Lawrence, and Ida. Res .: 87 West Cedar St., Boston.
MUOLLO, CAESAR NATHANAEL-School Teacher. Born Boston, Oct. 9, 1909. Son of Teodoro Muollo and Caroline Pagliuca. Graduated from Boston Public Latin School in 1929 and Boston College in 1933, A.B., Boston College graduate course 1933-35, and took special studies in law at Suffolk University. Member: K. of C. and Boston College Alumni Ass'n. Fond of all sports, a lover of travel, music and art. Muollo, Victor Francis. Born in Boston, Sept. 14, 1903 (brother of Caesar Muollo). Educated in Boston Public Schools. Studied fine arts at Mass. Normal Art School; extension art course at Harvard; Copley Society Art School and Museum School of Fine Arts. Engaged in pictorial painting since 1933. Father was born in Chiusano San Domenico, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1883, settling in Boston, engaged in real estate for over 40 years. Mother, a native of Montefalcione, Italy. Parents of following children: the late Angelo, Mrs. Christine Maffeo, Mrs. Cecilia Giangrande, Rev. Henry B. Muollo, Mrs. Agostina Tranquibino, Victor, Mrs. Olympia Johns, Mrs. Abelinda Petruzziello and Caesar. Res .: 29 North Margin St., Boston.
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MUOLLO, HENRY BENEDICT, S. J. REV .- Parish Priest, St. Mary's Church of Boston. Born Boston, Aug. 6, 1899. Son of Teodoro Muollo and Carolina Pagliuca. Graduated Boston College High School in 1919; attended Boston College 1919-21; noviceship of Society of Jesus at Yongers, N. Y., 1921-23, and Juniorate at Shadowbrook, Lenox, Mass., 1923-25. Studied philosophy at Western College, 1925-28, receiving his degrees of B.A. and M.A. Taught at Boston College High School, 1928-30. Studied Sacred Theology at Western College for four years. Ordained June 22, 1933 by Bishop Emmit, S. J., D.D. of South Boston, now Victor Apostolic of Jamaica, B. W. I. Taught at Holy Cross College for a year and was the first to introduce Italian courses there. Went to Tertian- ship at Pompert Center, Conn., so as to complete his studies in the Jesuit Order and took his profession in that order. Father Muollo is the founder of Italian American Mission Band of New England. He served for six years in Jamaica, B. W. I. Missions under Bishop Emmit. Parish priest at St. Mary's of Boston since 1943. His father was born in Chiusano San Domenico, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1883. His mother was born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy. Rectory: 45 Cooper St., Boston.
MUOLLO, PELLEGRINO-Inspector, Fire Prevention Div., Boston Fire Dept. Born Chiusano, San Domenico, Avellino, Italy, April 28, 1876. Son of Angelo Muollo and Arcangela De Angelis. Came to America in 1891, settling in Boston. Attended Eliot Evening School, studied under private teachers and worked at anything he could find. On Jan. 21, 1905 he entered the Boston Fire Dept. under civil service examination, being the first Italian American actively engaged in that field in Boston. Has been active in civic affairs and has devoted much of his spare time in natural- ization of his countrymen. Married the late Annita Tentindo of Boston, June 7, 1907. Children: Maria, a dress designer and Margherita, a pharm- acist. Married second time, Sabatina Di Sarro of Boston, Nov. 16, 1927. One step-daughter, Mrs. Maria Bifano. Member: Fire Russell Club; Fire Relief Ass'n; director of the Hendrick's Club. Res .: 11 Endicott St., Boston.
MUOLLO, RALPH-Manager Gloria Chain Store of Salem St., Boston, Born Boston, Oct. 12, 1912. Son of Giacomino Muollo and Maria Annuzzi. Graduated from Medford High School and attended Northeastern Uni- versity School of Business Administration. In the service of Gloria Chain Store since 1930, manager since 1935. Married Josephine Lumia of East Boston, Sept. 19, 1937. One daughter, Maria, born July 12, 1941. Mem- ber of K. of C. Fond of baseball, football, hockey and photography. His father was born in Chiusano, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1895, set- tling in Boston in the barber business. Had the following children: Mrs. Carmela Giggi; Edward, in U. S. Army and Ralph. Res .: 24 Wall St., Everett.
MURANO, RAYMOND P .- Airplane Mechanic, Davis Airways, Co., Lo- gan International Airport of East Boston. Born Boston, June 4, 1916. Son of Andrea Murano and Assunta Iorio. Graduated from East Boston High School. Airplane mechanic since 1934. Married Marie F. Carey of Salem, Oct. 21, 1945. Mr. Murano is veteran U. S. Coast Guard, World War II. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father was born in the vicinity of Naples, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1908 settling in Boston in construction work. Has following children: Philomena, married to Andrew Lucibello; Jennie, married to Ernest Anza- lone; Catherine, married to Louis Spera; Rose, married to Salvatore Lauricella; Margaret, married to Charles La Bella; Raymond B .; Biagio, is in U. S. Army since 1923, with 15th Air Force, awarded three battle stars; Mario, veteran U. S. Army, and Ludovico, veteran U. S. Navy. Res .: 80 Frankfort St., East Boston,
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MURRAY, MARY E. A. (Mrs.) - (Mrs. William A. Murray). Born Providence, R. I., Feb. 27, 1891. Daughter of Antonio De Pasquale and Maria Vitale. Graduated from Milford High in 1909 and Framingham State Teachers College in 1911. Graduate work at Boston University. Teacher in the Milford day and evening schools for number of years. Married William A. Murray of Milford, Sept. 21, 1914, a graduate of Boston University School of Law, now special justice of Milford District. Court and former member of Mass. Legislation. Special justice third district court of Southern Worcester at Milford and Holden. Town solici- tor of Milford since 1932. Children: William A. Jr., born July 3, 1915, graduate of Milford High, Dartmouth College, 1936, B.A., Harvard Uni- versity Law School, 1940, L.L.B., is associated with his father in the practice of law, married to Carlotta Cenedella of Milford, a graduate of St. Elizabeth College. Two children: Sharon and Peter; Norma, born June 26, 1916, graduate Milford High and Wellesley College, is married to Attorney Thomas E. Erwin, Major A. U. S .; and Joseph E., born April 1, 1919, graduate Milford High with honors, Holy Cross College, 1940, B.A., and Harvard Medical School in 1943, M.D. Interne at Peter Bent Brigham Hospital, is 1st Lieut. in U. S. Army. Mrs. Murray is a former Democratic nomination candidate for Secretary of State; Vice-chairman of Democratic State and Town Committees; Delegate to last five Demo- cratic National Conventions; Trustee of Wrentham State School appointed by Governor Ely and reappointed by Governor Curley, serving many years as secretary; first and only woman member of the Milford School Com- inittee. Member Italian Club of Boston; Italian Historical Society of Bos- ton; Dartmouth Women's Club; Catholic Women's Club; American Legion Auxiliary. Has travelled throughout the U. S. and Europe. Fond of art, music and gardening. Active in civic and political movements, and spon- sor of every worthy cause. Res .: 19 Grant St., Milford, Mass.
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