Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 88

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

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NUOVO, VITO-Proprietor, United Leather Co., 1 Water St., Brockton. Born Canosa, Bari, Italy, Nov. 15, 1889. Son of Giuseppe Nuovo and Lucia Maldera. Came to America in 1911, settling in Brockton. In busi- ness since 1916. Formerly city employee. Married Carmela Minerva of Brockton, Dec. 13, 1913, also a native of Canosa, Italy. Children: Lucy, married to Alexander Bagas; Joseph, a veteran U. S. Army World War II; Samuel, a graduate of Brockton High, is associated in business with his father; Louise, is married to Orlando Di Mazio; Rose, a graduate of Brockton High and Williams Business School, is secretary to her father; Frank, is in U. S. Army Air Corps; and Alphonse, is student. Member of Novelli Club and Artillery Society. Fond of football, travel and grand opera. Has a brother Francesco, who is in sole leather business in Brock- ton; and Mrs. Serafina Caputo, Luigi, Alfonso, Mrs. Rosina Galante are all in Italy. Res .: 22 Otis St., Brockton.

NUTILE, JOSEPH-Real Estate Dept., First National Bank of Boston. Born Tauraso, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 20, 1888. Son of John Nutile and Carmela Piscopo. In U. S. since 1892. Educated in the Boston Public Schools. Was cashier of the First State Bank, then treasurer of Pilgrim Trust Co., later assistant real estate officer in the Old Colony Trust Co. Married Adeline G. Certossimo of Revere in 1909. Children: John; Thomas V., in U. S. Army; Blanch; and Mrs. Pauline McDonough. Mr. Nutile is member of Boston Bank Officers' Assoc., and life member of the Elks. His father came to U. S. in 1889, settling in Boston. Had the fol- lowing children: Thomas, brokerage business in Boston; Vincent of St. Monica, Calif., and Joseph. Res .: 193 Harris St., Revere.

NUTILE, LOUIS-Insurance Agent. Born in Wakefield, Dec. 2, 1907. Son of Antonio Nutile and Pasqualina Pese. Graduated from Wakefield High School and attended Wentworth Institute of Boston. In the service of John Hancock Insurance Co. of Wakefield since 1939. Married Mary E. Larriccia of Wakefield, Sept. 15, 1935, a graduate of Wakefield High School. Children: Anthony, born Sept. 14, 1937 and Robert, born April 27, 1939. Member of the Lincoln Society and the Elks. His father was born in the province of Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1904, settling in Wakefield. Had the following children: Ida; Lillian, a former public school teacher, married to Joseph Zarella; Louis L .; and Joseph, who served two years in the Merchant Marine. Address: 134 Water St., Wake- field.

NUZZO, ALFRED S .- Manufacturer of High Grade Men's Clothes. Born Grottaminarda, Avellino, Italy, Feb. 17, 1890. Son of Michael Nuzzo and Maria Carmela Di Lucca. Brought to America when four months old, settling in Boston. Educated in the public schools. Was for eleven years cutter at Scotts Clothing Store and a designer and executive of men's clothing dept. at Filene's for 12 years. In the manufacturing business-

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known as Bleyle-Nuzzo-Samuel Co., since 1931. Married Ellis May Knee- land of Roxbury, June 6, 1909. One daughter, Elizabeth Carmel (Fa- vulli). Fond of football, horseback riding, travelling and music. Father came to America in January 1890, settling in Boston. Office: 33 Kingston St., Boston. Res .: 48 Waverley St., Roxbury.

OCCHIOPINTO, VITO - Proprietor, Sam Leather Co., 34 Mason St., Brockton. Born Vezzini, Catania, Italy. Son of Francesco Occhiopinto and Teresa Cirnigliara. Came to America in 1908, settling in Brockton. In business since 1926. Married Josephine Inquanti of Brockton, July 1, 1914, a native of Vezzini, Italy. Children: Frank, a graduate of Brockton High, is in U. S. Army overseas; Theresa; Nellie; and Lena have all at- tended High school. Member: Italian Community Center; Savini Club; Artillery Society; Order Sons of Italy; Giuseppe Verdi Society; and Vez- zini Society of New York. Active in civic affairs and in the welfare of his people. Fond of baseball, football, boxing and the theatre. Has a brother Salvatore and a sister Virginia. Res .: 34 Mason St., Brockton.

ODDENINO, NATALE F .- Rev. Pastor, St. Anthony's Church Everett. Born Baldissero, Torino, Italy, Dec. 31, 1886. Son of Camillo Oddenino and Luigia Conrotto. Graduated from Metropolitan Seminary of Turin, Italy in 1911 as Dr. of Theology. Ordained in Turin, June 29, 1911, by Cardinal Richelmy. Studied moral theology at Convitto della Consolata in Turin. Served as curate for 15 years in the archdiocese of Turin. Came to U. S. Oct. 1927, joined the Pious Society of San Carlo Barromeo and was assigned curate of St. Anthony's Church of Buffalo, N. Y. for six years, and at Holy Ghost Church in Providence, R. I. for a year. Re- turned to Italy for vacation. Following his return to U. S. in 1934 he was assigned to St. Anthony's Church of Everett, where he was made pastor in 1944. Rectory: 38 Oakes St., Everett.

OFRIA, ERNEST-President, Henry F. Miller Furniture Corp., 25 Thorn- dike St., Cambridge. Born Tripi, Messina, Italy, Sept. 13, 1900. Son of Rosario Ofria and Teresa Campo. Attended public schools in his native town. Learned cabinet making in Messina. In business since 1931, asso- ciated with Anthony Marino. Makers of authentic colonial reproductions. Married Carolina Bertolami of Arlington, June 25, 1940. Children: Theresa and Carol. Member, Chamber of Commerce; veteran Italian Army, World War I. His father, assessor and vice mayor of the town of Tripi for 40 years, had following children: Vincenzo, Marianna, Rosario, Carmela, Antonio, Valentina, Ernest, Rosina, Concettina, Adolfo, Vincenzina, and Elvira. The Ofria family had its origin in Barcelona, Spain, of nobility, which passed on to Barcelona, Sicily, Italy, in the 17th Century. Res .: 27 Parker St., Arlington.

OLIVA, ALBERT J .- Proprietor, Russell Burnett Inc., 247 McGrath Highway, Somerville. Born Boston, Sept. 30, 1908. Son of Emilio Oliva and Margaret Di Dominico. Graduated: Boston High School of Com- merce and Northeastern University School of Business Administration in 1930. Post graduate studies at same University in 1931. In the automo- tive field business since 1937. Married Margaret Theresa Belyea of Hyde Park, Sept. 9, 1933, a graduate of Hyde Park High. One son, Albert John Jr., born Aug. 4, 1934. Member: Kiwanis Club; U. S. Coast Guard Auxiliary; Sigma Phi Alpha; Honorary Sigma Society; and Treasurer Somerville Chapter American Red Cross. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of swimming, golf, travel, and music. His father, a native of Naples, Italy, is a graduate of the University of Naples. Came to U. S. in 1902, settling in Boston, where he has been a prominent custom tailor for forty years. Has the following children: Victor, Albert J., and Alfred, all graduates from Northeastern University. Res .: 35 Whittemore Rd., Newton.

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OLIVA, CONCETTA (Connie)-Teacher of Italian, Latin and English, Milford High School. Born Milford, Sept. 6, 1919. Daughter of Nicola Oliva and Angelina Mastroianni. Graduated from Milford High in 1937 and Boston University in 1941, B.A., Wellesley College in 1942, M.A. Teacher at Milford High School since 1942. Member: Theta Phi Alfa Sorority and Milford High School Teachers Association. Fond of travel, swimming, skating, art and music. Her father was born in Castellana, Bari, Italy. Came to America in 1906, settling in Milford. Had the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Mary Zacchilli; Concetta; Mrs. Josephine Zacchilli; Joseph, in U. S. Army overseas; Marguerite. All are graduates of Milford High School; Arthur and Eleanor are students. Res .: 89 E. Main St., Milford.

OLIVA, JOHN DOUGLAS - Assistant Athletic Director of Fitchburg School System. Born Castellana, Bari, Italy, Feb. 3, 1909. Son of Joseph Oliva and Anna Messa. Graduated from Fitchburg High in 1928 (played on team that won national interscholastic championship at Chicago Uni- versity); Catholic University of Washington, D. C. in 1932, A.B., was five letter man. Picked as all district quarter-back in football. From 1932-40 he coached baseball, football, basketball, track at Fitchburg High. Supervisor at N. Y. A. Investigator for E. R. A. and supervisor of elementary schools of Fitchburg. Promoted to assistant athletic di- rector. Has turned out tournament teams in western part of state and in New England. Received his M.A. degree from Boston University in 1940. Now Lieut. in U. S. Naval aviation (commissioned Nov. 19, 1942. Married Laura Tricarico of Astoria, N. Y., Aug. 3, 1940. One daughter, Carole Ann, born July 2, 1944. Mr. Oliva's father came to U. S. in 1910. Had the following children: Antoinette, John and Albert. Res .: 10 Moun- tain Ave., Fitchburg.

OLIVA, NANCY De FRANCESCO (Mrs.)-Pianist and Teacher, 176 Essex St., Salem. Born Boston, March 8, 1914. Daughter of Santo De Francesco and Natale C. Caruso. Graduated: Salem High in 1931 and N. E. Conservatory of Music in 1936, with honors, and won two scholar- ships. Organist at St. Mary's Italian Church since 1936. Accompanist and piano soloist. Teacher of piano, harmony and theory since 1936. Her pupils numbering over 100 have won honors in national piano play- ing orditions. Taught piano to the two sons of Count Guardabassi the artist, who made his debut with Caruso at the Metropolitan. Considered among the most talented piano teachers in the North Shore. Married to Thomas J. Oliva of Roxbury, June 24, 1939, serving in U. S. Navy. Mem- ber; National Guild of Piano Teachers; Salem Oratorio Society; former pres. Sigma Alpha Iota, etc. Heard on stations WHDH, WNAC, WMEX. Father born, Castanea delle Furie, Messina, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1906, settling in Salem. Res .: 11 Wisteria St., Salem.

OLIVERI, JOSEPH FRANK-Proprietor of Joseph Oliveri, Fruit and Produce, 435 Dwight St., Springfield. Born Carestano, Parma, Italy, Nov. 18, 1900. Son of Ernest Oliveri and Louise Sortori. Was brought to America in 1905, settling in Springfield. Educated in local public schools. In business since 1933. Married Mary Marguerite Ollari of Springfield, Nov. 27, 1924. One son, John Francis, born May 8, 1938. Member Spring- field Fruit and Produce Assoc .; Chamber of Commerce; United Com- mercial Travellers; Italian American Citizens' Club. Fond of baseball, hockey, travelling and music. His father came to America in 1902, set- tling in Springfield, where he engaged as landscaper. Had following chil- dren: Mary, John, Joseph and Camilla. Res .: 204 Abbott St., Springfield.

OLIVERI, JOSEPH NICHOLAS-Fire Fighter, Worcester Fire Dept. Born Worcester, Feb. 28, 1916. Son of Nicholas Oliveri and ·Concetta Bucciaglia. Graduated from North High School in 1935, was captain of varsity baseball and football teams. Attended Boys' Trade School for two

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years. In the service of Worcester Fire Dept. since Feb. 22, 1943. Mar- ried Marie Simone of Worcester, April 19, 1941. One son, Thomas, born Sept. 18, 1942. Member: Worcester Firemen's Club; Fire Relief Assoc .; Mass. State Permanent Fire Assoc .; Holy Name Society; Hillside Athletic Club; the K. of C .; and president of Iota Nu Alpha Fraternity. Fond of travel, art, reading and music. His father was born in Vesti, Foggia, Italy. Came to America in 1904, settling in Worcester, where he was in the employ of Worcester Electric Power Co. Had following children: Mrs. Antoinette Masterson; Joseph Nicholas; Gasper M .; Theresa; Anna; Mary; Rita; Frank and Nicholas. Res .: 25 Atlanta St., Worcester.

OLIVO, DOMENICO-Proprietor, Olivo Grocery Store, 175 School St., Waltham. Born Ucria, Messina, Italy, Nov. 24, 1891. Son of Sebastiano Olivo and Rosaria Casella. Attended public school in Italy. Came to U. S. in 1906, settling in Waltham. In business since 1922. Married Mar- gherita Alongi, Oct. 24, 1916. Children: Rosaria, married to William Nickerson; Maria, married to Luigi Nocera; Sebastiano, a graduate of Boston College in 1943 (sum cum laude) serving in U. S. Army in the Philippines; Ida, married to Frank Quinlan; Jeannette, is student at Regis College '47; Domenic, is in U. S. Navy in the Philippines; Margaret, grad- uate of Waltham High; and Nicholas, Theresa, Robert and Antoinette are students. Mr. Olivo's father came to U. S. in 1900, lived in Astoria, N. Y. Had the following children: Domenico, Anthony, James, Joseph, Mrs. Rose Palmieri and Carmela. Res .: 175 School St., Waltham.

OLIVO, JOSEPH ANDREW-Proprietor, Olivo's Food Shop, 397 Cam- bridge St., Cambridge. Born Boston, June 16, 1909. Son of Anthony and Concetta Olivo. Graduated from Cambridge High and Latin School, where he was senior class president, winner of Liberty price speaking contest offered by Harvard, and member of the Varsity Cross Country Track team. In restaurant business since 1934. Veteran U. S. Army, World War II. Married Josephine Rosso of Cambridge, June 16, 1937, a graduate of Cambridge High and Latin school. Mr. Olivo is active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father was born in Messina, Sicily, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1898, settling in Cambridge, where he engaged in restaurant business. He was veteran of U. S. Army, World War I, in France for 18 months, was awarded the purple heart and took part in all the major engagements. Res .: 392 Cambridge St., Cambridge.

ONESSIMO, SALVATORE, "Al Tory" - Pianist and Arranger. Born Winthrop, Oct. 10, 1913. Son of Angelo Onessimo and Josephine Bianchi. Graduated from Boston English High School in 1933. Studied music since seven years under competent teachers in Boston and New York. Teacher of piano since 1935. Considered outstanding in the field of dance music. Has toured throughout the U. S. with leading orchestras. At present playing in the famous Pat Sands Orchestra at Hotel Touraine, Boston. Married Beatrice Gross of Lynn (a former dancing teacher), Dec. 21, 1942. Member of Boston Musicians' Union. Fond of baseball, football, swimming. His father was born in Boston, mother in Terracina, Littoria, Italy. Grandfather was a native of Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in the early 80's, settling in Boston. Res .: 653 Western Ave., Lynn.

ORCIARI, JAMES JOSEPH - Businessman. Born Orciano, Pesaro, Italy, Dec. 23, 1903. Son of Carmelo Orciari and Leonilda Barbadora. Brought to America in 1906, settling in Springfield in 1910. Educated in the public schools. Attended high school and Orthopedic School. In business since 1930. Proprietor of Eastern Shoe and Repairing Co., 306 Bridge St., and the Harrison Shoe Repairing business, 36 Harrison Ave., both of Springfield. Specializes in foot comfort and correction. Mr. Orciari is also treasurer of Stern Square Realty Corp. of Springfield. He is well

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Known in the city in real estate circles being among the largest tax payers in the city .Member of Knights of Columbus, fourth degree, Archbishop Williams Assembly. Married Iolanda Marion Battisti of Springfield, Sept. 11, 1934. Children: Marian Jane and James Joseph Jr. Mr. Orciari's father came to America in 1903, settling in Springfield in 1906. Had the following children: James, Marcy, Mary, Benjamin, Anna, and Harry. Res .: 537 Newbury St., Springfield.

ORESTEEN, ARTHUR SAVAGE-Lieut. Everett Fire Dept. Born Bos- tou, Dec. 16, 1893. Son of Francis Oresteen and Mary Savage. Education in the Boston and Wakefield Public Schools. Entered the Everett Fire Dept. in 1923 as private, lieutenant since Dec. 17, 1933. Served in World War I, U. S. Navy, six years. Married Bessie Kenney of Boston, Sept. 17, 1923. Children: Francis Paul, graduate Everett High School, was mem- ber of varsity football team and picked as all scholastic player in 1942 by the Boston Post and Globe, now serving in U. S. Navy; Grace Marie, student. Mr. Oresteen is member of American Legion; Mass. Permanent Fire Assoc., the Metropolitan Firemen Post 94, American Legion Band; the Everett Fire Dept. Band. Is a trombone player. Treasurer of Everett Fire Relief Assoc., and of Everett Fire Dept. Credit Union. Author of a series of important articles an fire dept hydraulics in the N. E. Fireman Magazine. His father, born in Boston in 1874, was member of Boston Fire Dept. for 37 years. Had following four children: Mrs. Grace Flana- gan, Francis J., a member of Everett Fire Dept., Arthur of this sketch and Mrs. Margaret Wright. Grandfather, Francis, a native of Siracusa, Sicily, Italy, came to U. S. in 1853, settling in Boston, a seaman and fought in the Civil War. Res .: 235 Springvale Ave., Everett.

ORIOLI, ANDREW WARREN-Cost Engineering, H. P. Hood & Sons Inc., Boston. Born Argentina, South America, Feb. 19, 1898. Son of Au- gustus Orioli and Rose Cuneo. Brought to U. S. in 1901, settling in Boston. Graduated Somerville High School. In the service of H. P. Hood & Co. Inc. since 1928. Formerly with Turner Center system of Boston, 1919-28. Veteran U. S. Army World War I. Married Alice Whitefield of Medford, June 13, 1928, graduate of Medford High. Member, American Legion. Fond of baseball, football, hockey. Lover of travel, art and music. His father was born Bosco di Corniglio, Parma, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1895, lived in Boston, later in South America for number of years. Following his return to Boston in 1902, he engaged in the tile business. Had the following children: Leo, veteran U. S. Army World War I; Andrew War- ren; and Augustus Jr. Res .: 4 Stickney Rd., Medford.

ORIZZI, ORLANDO-Proprietor, Orlando's Market, 192 Turnpike Rd., Shrewsbury, Mass. Born Milano, Italy, Nov. 31, 1888. Attended public schools in his native town and served in the Italian Army. Came to Amer- ica in 1910, settling in Worcester. In business since 1924. Formerly in the trucking business. Married Clara Ceresa of New York, April 27, 1914. Children: Ines, graduate of Girls' Trade School; Orlando Jr., graduate of Shrewsbury High School, in U. S. Army overseas; Hugo, graduate of Shrewsbury High School, honorably discharged from U. S. Marines, and Guido, graduate of Shrewsbury High School, in U. S. Army Anti-aircraft in England. Member: Regina Elena Club and Italian Victory Club. Fond of hunting, bocce, farming, swimming and grand opera. Res .: 192 Turn- pike Rd., Shrewsbury.

ORLANDELLA, FELIX M .- Partner, Old Colony Realty Management, 43 Somerset St., Boston. Born San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy, May 8, 1910. Son of Antonio Orlandella and Ripalda Siconolfi. Educated in the elementary and secondary schools in Italy. Came to America in 1925, settling in Newton, where he graduated from Newton High School in 1930. In business since 1937. Member of the Moose and of Friends of Italian Freedom Society. Fond of hunting, fishing, baseball, football,

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reading and music. Married Pasqualina Capodilupo of Boston, Feb. 7, 1937. Children: Anthony, Marie and Felix Jr. His father was born in San Sossio Baronia, Italy. Came to America in 1896, settling in Newton, was a restauranteur for many years. Res .: 22 Blake St., Newtonville.

ORLANDO, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Hayword St. Market, 47 Hayword St., Fitchburg. Born Salemi, Trapani, Italy, Aug. 17, 1890. Son of Fran- cesco Orlando and Francesca Gangi. Came to America in 1907. In busi- ness in Fitchburg since 1922. Married Crocefissa Marroni, of Fitchburg, a native of Salemi, Trapani, Italy, Nov. 25, 1922. Children: Frank, a former student of Fitchburg High School, served in U. S. Marines, World War II for 18 months; Michael, a graduate of Fitchburg High School is serving in U. S. Navy; Frances, is Fitchburg High School student. Mem- ber of Fraternal Order of Eagles. Fond of bocce, fishing, travel and music. Mr. Orlando has four sisters living in Italy, Caterina, Brigida, Angela and Pasqualina. Res .: 47 Hayword St., Fitchburg.

ORLANDO, ANTHONY-President and Treasurer, A. Orlando, Inc., 255 Condor St., East Boston. Born in Southern Italy, Feb. 10, 1898. Son of Vincenzo Orlando and Luisa Vetre. In U. S. since 1900. Educated in the Chelsea public schools. Veteran U. S. Navy, World War I, as instructor in aviation at Pensacola, Florida. In business since 1923. Married An- toinette Nigro of Revere in 1922. Children: Vincent, attended Tufts Engineering school, is veteran U. S. Army, World War II, captain in the 9th Air Force, awarded six battle stars and presidential citation; Herbert, attended Northeastern University, veteran U. S. Navy, machinist 1/c, Naval Air Corps, stationed at Pearl Harbor two and half years, is ass't engineer at Northeast Air Lines; and Edwin, veteran U. S. Navy, World War II, Seaman 1/c, U. S. Cruiser Canbera, was in 17 engagements, awarded seven battle stars. Mr. Orlando's father came to U. S. in 1888, settling in Chelsea, had following children: Amelia, Clara, Anthony, Joseph, Concetta, Helen, Edith and Vincent.

ORLANDO, JAMES A .- Insurance Agent. Born Boston, June 13, 1903. Son of John and Filomena Orlando. Attended Framingham High School and Bently School of Accounting and Finance. In the service of Metro- politan Life Insurance Co., of Framingham, since 1932. Married Anne Chapman of Nova Scotia, Canada, Sept. 15, 1928, a graduate of High School and of Framingham Union Hospital, is a Reg. Nurse. Children: James C., born May 29, 1932 and Robert A., born Jan. 11, 1935. Fond of baseball, football, travel and music. His father was born in Pago Veiano, Benevento, Italy. Came to America in 1898, settling in Boston. Had the following children: late Nicholas; James A .; Michael, in U. S. Navy; Daniel, in U. S. Marines; and Phyllis. Res .: 60 Gorman Rd., Fram- ingham.

ORLANDO, JOSEPH-Fishing boat Captain, Gloucester. Born Terra- sini, Palermo, Italy, Sept. 8, 1890. Son of Salvatore Orlando and Giuseppa Ciaramitaro. Came to America in 1906, settling in Gloucester, where he has since been fisherman. Has also been owner of several fishing boats. Married Grazia Nicastro of Gloucester, Dec. 15, 1918. Children: Jo- sephine, married to Battista Aiello; Antonina; Vince, married to Freddie Fredaro; Salvatore, in U. S. Army; Joseph Jr., and Mary, students. Mem- ber of St. Peter's Club. Fond of gardening, travel and music. Has the following sisters and brothers; Maria; Nina; Carlo; Mrs. Vincenza Fa- vazza; Giuseppe; Mrs. Josephine Curcuru; Antonio; and Grazia. Res .: 11 Proctor St., Gloucester.

ORLANDO, RENO J .- Lawyer. Born Lowell, March 12, 1921. Son of James Orlando and Adelina Portello. Graduated from Lynn Classical High School; Suffolk University pre-law; Suffolk University Law School, 1943, L.L.B. (magna cum laude, dean's list for six years, two scholarships). Student council member for two years. Special courses at Harvard Uni-

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versity, on government. Associated with Congressman Thomas J. Lane in the general practice of law in Lawrence since 1943. Member: Italian College Club and Y. M. C. A. His father was born in San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1909. Mother is a native of Parolisi, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1910. Office: 46 Amesbury St. Res .: 124 Haverhill St., Lawrence.

ORLANDO, SALVATORE-Representative, Metropolitan Life Insurance Co., Gloucester. Born Lawrence, Feb. 21, 1909. Son of Joseph Orlando and Elisabetta Lucido. Educated in the public schools. In the service of Metropolitan Life Ins. Co. of Gloucester since 1937, formerly a fisher- man. Married Mary C. Favazza of Boston, June 7, 1936. Children: Jo- seph M., born June 20, 1937; Elizabeth A., born March 18, 1942; and Annette, born April 7, 1944. Member of Boston Life Underwriters Assoc., St. Peter's Club and the Elks. Fond of baseball, basketball, travel and music. His father was born in Terrasini, Palermo, Italy. Came to Amer- ica in 1906, settling in Boston as fisherman. Had the following children: Salatvore and Rose, married to Joseph Ciammataro. Res .: 24 Common- wealth Ave., Gloucester.

ORSI, HARRY-Partner, Orsi Bros. Co., 16 Taunton Green, Taunton, Mass. Born Taunton, Jan. 22, 1906. Son of Gaetano Orsi and Paolina Ortalli. Attended Taunton High School and graduated from Bristol County Business School. Member of Mass. Liquor and Grocers' Associa- tion. Fond of baseball, football, hockey and music. His father was born in Cadeo, Piacenza, Italy, Came to U. S. in 1885, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Taunton and the first Italian in the city to enter the fruit and produce business, now carried on by his sons. He had the fol- lowing children: Mrs. Mary Heher; Amedeo; William; Louis, proprietor . of Boston Friut Co., of Taunton, is veteran of U. S. Army World War II; Charles, a graduate of Cornell University, is Lt. in U. S. Navy; Mrs. Doro- thy Casavola; and Pauline, a graduate of Framingham Teachers' College, is a social worker. All of whom have attended Tunton High School. Res .: 66 Arlington St., Taunton.

OTERI, ANTHONY-Tonsorialist, 263 Summer St., South Boston. Born Messina, Italy, Nov. 1, 1888. Son of Giovanni Oteri and Giuseppa Bellin- ghieri. Educated in the public schools of his native city. Came to Amer- ica in 1906, settling in Boston. In the barber business since 1921. Mar- ried Lucy Riso of Messina, Italy, April 23, 1915. Children: Josephine, a graduate of Newton High School and attended Harvard, married to Alfred Robert; John, a former student of M. I. T., now Sgt. U. S. Army; Benney and Concettina, students. Mr. Oteri served in World War I. Is member of the American Legion and of Order of Sons of Italy in Amer- ica. Fond of football, chess playing, and grand opera. Has travelled extensively throughout Italy several times. Res .: 201 Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester.

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Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, Part 88

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