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PALLA, EUGENE-Proprietor, Custom Shoe Maker, 39 Perkins Ave., Brockton. Born Rome, Italy, June 7, 1889. Son of Paola Palla and Michelina Vico. Educated in the elementary and high schools in Rome, where he learned the trade of making shoes, considered one of the most skillful as maker of custom shoes, especially for defective feet. He served in Italian Army. Came to America in 1913, settling in Brockton, where he has since been in business. Member of Novelli Club. Fond of baseball, travel and grand opera.
PALLADINO, REV. ALFONSO GUSTAVO-Junior Curate, St. Anthony Church, Revere. Born Mattapan, April 8, 1918. Son of Francesco Palla- dino and Anastasia Maglio. Education: Boston College High School, Bos- ton College, and St. John's Seminary of Brighton. Ordained by Most Rev. Richard J. Cushing, Auxiliary Bishop of Boston, at Cathedral of Holy Cross of Boston. Appointed assistant at St. Mary's Church .of North Plymouth and since 1934 at St. Anthony's Church of Revere. Active in Catholic Youth organization of the church. His father was born in Grot- talello, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1910, settling in Boston, where he engaged in the tile mosaic setting and decorating. Mother born in same place. Parents of following children: James, a graduate of Bos- ton University, now Lt. in U. S. Naval Air Corps; Alfonso of this sketch, and William, a former student of Boston College, now in U. S. Army. Rectory: 37 Waite St., Revere.
PALLADINO, GEORGE . V. - Proprietor, City Hall Pharmacy, 311 Broadway, Revere. Born Boston, Feb. 22, 1911. Son of Orazio Antonio Palladino and Carmina Caprio. Graduated from Revere High School in 1929 and Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1934, Ph.G. In business since 1936. Member: Mass. Pharmaceutical Assoc .; the Revere Chamber of Commerce; K. of C .; past president Revere Kiwanis Club. Fond of base- ball, hunting, fishing, music. His father was born in Lapio, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1892, settling in Boston and Revere, where he engaged in construction business. Mother, born same place, came to America in 1894. Parents of following five children; Charles, a physician in Lynn; Eva, George, Romolo and Jennie. Res .: 50 Stark Ave., Revere.
PALLADINO, RALPH ALBERT-Partner, Joseph Palmer Spring Co., 333 Rutherford Ave., Charlestown, Mass. Born Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy, Sept. 1, 1914. Son of Joseph Palladino and Gaetana Musto. In U. S. since 1907. Graduated Mansfield High, and Boston University School of Business Administration, where he also took graduate work. With above Co., since 1926. Veteran U. S. Army World War I in Europe, 104 Infantry, 26th Div., commanding officer of the regiment with rank of Colonel of infantry. Decorated by U. S. Legion of Merit, the Silver star, Bronze star, French Croix de Guerre avec palme, Russian order of fatherland, Czecho- Slovakia War Cross, four battle stars on E.T.O. ribbon. Married Helena Damato of Moosup, Conn. Oct. 9, 1929. One son Donald, born May 18, 1926. Member: Elks, K. C., Reserve Officers Assoc., Boston Univ., clubs, etc. In High school he was member: baseball, football, basketball and track teams. His father came to U. S. in 1906, settling in Mansfield. Had the following children: Ralph, Carl, Preta, Raymond, U. S. Army World War II, Mafalda, James, veteran U. S. Navy in Japan, and Eleanor. Res .: 49 Putnam Rd., Somerville.
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PALLADINO, ROCCO-Sportsman. Born Boston, April 20, 1906. Son of Nunzio Palladino and Lillian La Rosa. Educated in the public schools. Married Louise Cassetta of Boston, Dec. 2, 1923. Children: Peter N. and Rose Marie. Mr. Palladino is proprietor of Moakley's Cafe, of 280 Tre- mont St., Boston. Formerly owner of one of the best stables of race horses in New England. He was among the youngest of trainers and the only person of Italian extraction in New England States to own the famous horse "Little Beans", which ran in the Kentucky Derby. Con- sidered an authority on horses. He is also fond of boxing and fishing. A lover of travelling and music. His father, a native of Sciglia, Calabria, Italy, came to America in the early 80's, settling in Boston, where he . engaged in wholesale fruit produce business for 50 years. Res .: 232 Orient Ave., East Boston.
PALLATRONI, PAUL JOHN-Insurance Agent and Real Estate Dealer. Born New Bedford, Feb. 1, 1904. Son of Antonio Pallatroni and Er- minia Armanetti. Graduated: New Bedford High and New Bedford Tex- tile School. In the service of John Hancock Insurance Co., since 1940. Married Alva Castaldo of New Bedford, May 15, 1930. One son, Robert Paul, born Dec. 29, 1932. Fond of all sports. Was member of varsity baseball, football and basketball teams. Lover of travel and music. His father was born in Filattiera, Massa e Carrara, Italy. Came to America in 1890, settling in New Bedford, was among the founders of the New Manhattan Market. Had the foilowlng children: Paul John; and Mary, married to Joseph H. Donelly of the New Bedford Police Dept. Res .: 211 James St., New Bedford.
PALLESCHI, VINCENZO-Custodian Lynn Post Office. Born Capis- trello, Aquila, Italy, Sept. 6, 1882. Son of Carmine Palleschi and Filo- mena D'Ascanio. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1904, settling in Lynn, where he attended evening school. In the service of Lynn P. O. since 1929. Formerly a general contractor. Married Incoronata Fantozzi of Capistrella, Italy, April 28, 1901. Chil- dren: Angela, student of art and voice in Rome, Italy, for six years, is married to Vincent J. Costanzo; Joseph, is married to Maria Pirolli of Watertown; Mary, is a former student of Salem Teachers' College; An- thony, a former student of Wentworth Institute, is married to Elsie Dobbins of Lynn-they have two children: James and Richard; and the late James. All of whom have graduated from English High School. Mr. Palleschi with his wife were the founders of St. Francis Church of Lynn. Is member of Italian American Citizens' Club. Has the following brothers: Joseph, Angelo and Angelino, all residing in Swampscott. Res .: 8 Mi- nerva St., Swampscott.
PALLOTTA, GUIDO LUIGI, REV. - Administrator of St. Anthony's Church of Revere. Born Boston, Sept. 1, 1902. Son of Cesidio Pallotta and Antonetta Rossica. Education: St. Anthony's College of Catskill, N. Y., Sargiano Seminary of Arezzo, Italy and St. John's Seminary of Brighton. Ordained at Holy Cross Cathedral of Boston by his Eminence Cardinal William O'Connell, May 7, 1926. Assigned, Church of Nativity of Scituate; St. Bridget Church at Maynard; Our Lady of Pompei of Bos- ton; St. Rita Church of Haverhill; St. Anthony Church, Sept. 1943. Father Pallotta and Father Alberto Giacobbe of Watertown are the pioneers of the Italian diocesan clergy, being the first Americans of Italian descent to be ordained in the history of the diocese. Father Pallotta, besides his church activities, has also been active in civic and cultural affairs, especially in citizenship, to better acquaint his country- men in the American way of life. His father was born in Popoli, Pescara, Italy. Came to America in 1884, settling in Boston. Rectory: 37 Waite St., Revere.
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PALMA, MICHELE-Born San Paolo di Civitate, Foggia, Italy, May 6, 1890. Son of Antonio Palma and Carolina Coronato. Attended public school in liis native town. Came to America in 1910, settling in Milford where he has since been in the service of Hopedale Draper Corp. Mar- ried Arcangela Bergantino of Milford, July 13, 1919. Children: Antonio, a graduate of Milford High and attended college four years, member varsity baseball team as pitcher, now in U. S. Army in India; Carolina, is proprietor of the Carolina Beauty Salon of Milford; Mary, is a grad- uate of Milford High School. Member: Order Sons of Italy and Hoboken Citizens' Club. Travelled in Italy in 1915. His father came to America in 1906, settling in Milford. Had the following children: Michele, Car- melita and Elvira. Res .: 15 Beech Ext., Milford.
PALMA, MICHAEL JOSEPH - Telegraph Operator Clerk, Western Union Telegraph Co., Boston. Born Boston, Jan. 4, 1894. Son of Salva- tore Palma and Anna De Simone. Graduated from Eliot School in 1907. In the telegraph field since 1908. Beginning as messenger boy, later became sergeant. Since 1909 has been clerk. Married Emily Nelson of Boston, April 4, 1915. Children: Anna (Di Donato), Mary (Pitari), Roberta (Fitzpatrick), Virginia (Picardi), Michael Jr., Richard, and Al- fred. Fond of baseball, football, boxing and music. His father was born in Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in the late 70's, set- tling in Boston, in the tailoring business for 40 years. Res .: 148 Salem St., Boston.
PALMIERI, JOSEPH-Proprietor, Palmieri's Barber Shop, 129 Con- cord St., Framingham. Born Casalmovo, Monterotaro, Foggia, Italy, Marclı 11, 1900. Son of Nicola Palmieri and Anna Maria Cipollone. Educated in the public schools of his native town, where he learned the barber's trade. Served in the Italian Army. Came to America in 1921, settling in Fram- ingham. In business since 1926. Married Nellie Zuccale of Framingham, Sept. 7, 1931. Member: Elks; Eagles; Colombo Society; and Master Barbers' Association, where he has been president for ten years. His father a businessman in Italy had the following children: Mrs. Angelina Lembo; Theodore, a jeweler in Marlboro; Joseph; Vincent, of Waterbury, Conn .; Michael, proprietor of his barber shop on Waverly St., Framing- ham; and Nicola. Res .: 42 Arlington St., Framingham.
PALMIERO, FRANK-Assistant Manager, Roma Cafe, 129 North Main St., Brockton. Born Rockland, Mass., June 9, 1905. Son of Sabatino Pal- miero and Marianna Vignone. Attended Brockton Public Schools. In business since 1932, partner in the Roma Cafe. Formerly in the service of J. M. Connell Shoe Co. for 21 years and for eight years superintendent. Also official inspector of shoes for U. S. Navy. Married Elizabeth Vandini of Plymouth, Oct. 26, 1930. Children: Marie Anne, born May 26, 1933; and Roberta Frances, born Nov. 27, 1938. Member: Order Sons of Italy, Eagles, Moose. Fond of baseball, basketball, dancing, travel. His father was born in Campolieto, Campobasso, Italy. Came to America in 1897, settling in East Weymouth, later in Rockland and Brockton. Had the following children: Frank; Mrs. Lucy Bussolari of Plymouth; Albert J. (Palmer) asst. supervisor of Home Owners Assoc .; Mrs. Josephine Mucci; Mrs. Lina Labonte; Mrs. Mary O'Brien; and Gloria. Res .: 46 Prospect St., Brockton.
PALMISANO, BARTHOLOMEW-(Better known as Charlie Palmer) "Service men's friend". Proprietor Paradise Cafe Inc., 63 Green St., Boston. Born Boston, Oct. 7, 1909. Son of Joseph Palmisano and Cosima Mantia. Attended English High School. In business since 1936. Formerly in wholesale and retail fruit business for 18 years. Married Josephine Motta of Boston, Aug. 15, 1932. One daughter, Charlotte Mary. Member of the K. of C. Fond of baseball, boxing, swimming and music. His father was born in Termini Imerese, Palermo, Italy. Came to U. S. in
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1890, settling in Boston in fruit business. Had the following children: Mrs. Mary Di Blasi; Salvatore; Frank; Bartholomew; Mrs. Bessie Corso; Philip and Anthony. Res .: 63 Green St., Boston.
PALMISANO, LORENZO-Building Contractor, inside finish specialty, 401 High St., Lawrence. Born Trecastagni, Catania, Italy, Jan. 25, 1895. Son of Francesco Palmisano and Orazia Giuffrida. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Served in the Italian Army World War I and fought in the Trentino front, was prisoner under Austria for 30 months, received croix de guerre for distinguished service. Came to America, Oct. 9, 1922, settling in Lawrence. Married Alfia Torrisi of Lawrence, Feb. 18, 1925. Children: Grace Josephine, graduate of Lawrence High School, student at Emanuel College of Boston; Frank Salvatore, graduate of Central Catholic High School; and Lorenzo Jr., student. Member: Order sons of Italy in America. Has the following brothers and sisters: An- thony; Mrs. Caterina Di Stefano; Agostino, Maria and Santina. Res .: 401 High St., Lawrence.
PALOMBO, DANTE ROBERT-Teacher, Coach, English High School, Lynn. Born Lynn, Oct. 5, 1909. Son of Rudolfo Palombo and Gerolma Dragonetti. Graduated from Classical High School in 1929 and Boston University in 1933, B.S. in Ed., majoring in Romance Languages, Sociology and Economics. Teacher at English High School of Lynn since 1940. Married Mary Le Blanc of Lynn, Dec. 15, 1935. Children: Dante R. Jr., born Dec. 24, 1938, and David William, born Nov. 10, 1942. Fond of golf, tennis, handball, travel and music. His father was born in Atina, Frosinone, Italy. Came to America in 1906, settling in Lynn, in the service of the G. E. Co. Had the following children: Emile Robert, teacher coach at Eastern Jr. High School; Iolanda Eunice, and Dante. Res .: 198 Boston St., Lynn.
PALUMBO, AMIELLO HENRY-Born, San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia, Italy, June 24, 1887. Son of Angelo Raffaele Palumbo and Mariannina Principe. Graduated from the High School of Foggia. Came to America in 1909, settling in Leominster. In the service of E. D. DuPont Denemours & Co. since 1918 Formerly agent for Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. Has also devoted much time in teaching Italian. Married Annita Pasca- relli of West Somerville, March 30, 1913. Children: Mrs. Nina Pollastri; Mrs. Gorizia Letters; Ralph Francis, graduate of Mass. State College and attended Cornell University, ensign U. S. Navy Reserve; Mrs. Lola Proietti; Mrs. Erminia Breult; Edward, in U. S. Navy, seabees, all of whom grad- uated from Leominster High School. Mr. Palumbo is member of City Welfare Board; grand deputy and past grand officer Order Sons of Italy in America; honorary member of Corfinio Society and princess Iolanda Society; Holy Name and Foggia Societies. He is a former band musician. Fond of reading, speech-making and travel. Res .: 312 Lancaster St., Leominster.
PALUMBO, EMIL LEONARD-Civil Engineer. Born Accadia, Foggia, Italy, May 18, 1890. Son of Gennaro Palumbo and Louisa Trompetti. Educated in the elementary and high school in his native town and Naples. Came to America in 1907, settling in Medford. Education: Elliot School; Boston English High; Tufts School of Engineering. In the service of Mass. Dept. of Public Works since 1917, being among the first Italian American in Boston to enter state work under civil service. Married Sadie Kelley of Medford, Oct. 12, 1913. Children: Doris Lowis (Bulkley) ; Gerald Allen, Captain in U. S. Army Engineering Corps; Robert Leonard, 1st Lieut. in the U. S. Army; Wilbur Francis, U. S. Army; John William, Cadet in U. S. Army Aviation; Phyllis Marie and Richard Vincent, stu- dents. Member of State Employees Ass'n. Office: 100 Nashua St., Boston. Res. : 252 Fulton St., Medford.
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PALUMBO, FRANK-Dentist, Lawyer, specializing in Real Estate and Finance. Born Boston, Jan. 1, 1898. Son of Anthony Palumbo and Fran- cesca Mantia. Education: English High School, 1915; Harvard Dental School, 1918, D.M.D., and Suffolk Law School, 1931, L.L.B. In general practice of dentistry since 1919, of law since 1931. Married Margaret Mahan of Boston, June 22, 1927. Served in World War I in Medical Corp, S. A. T. C. of Harvard College. Was dental examiner for Veterans' Bureau. Medical examiner for local draft board in World War II. Dr. Palumbo was among the youngest graduates from Harvard Dental School. Member: American Legion and of Harvard Dental Alumni Ass'n. Father was born at Termini Imerese, Palermo, Italy. Came to America in 1890, settling in Boston, engaged in wholesale and retail fruit business. Office: Cambridge St., Boston. Res .: 30 Franklin St., Belmont.
PALUMBO, IGNAZIO, JR .- Proprietor, Palumbo Package Store, 37 Albion St., Wakefield. Born Boston, Feb. 23, 1905. Son of Ignazio Pa- lumbo and Marianna D'Amore. Educated in the public schools. In busi- ness since 1920. Married Lena Hancock of Wakefield, April 19, 1931. Member: Elks, Lions Club and Wakefield City Club. Has travelled throughout the U. S. and Canada. Fond of all sports and lover of music. His father was born in Termine Imeresi, Palermo, Italy. Came to Amer- ica in 1891, settled in Wakefield in 1906. Engaged in fruit and produce business. Had the following children: Giacomo; Mrs. Liboria Corso; An- thony; Salvatore; Ignazio Jr .; Andrew; Joseph; and Mrs. Carmela Moccia. Res .: 26 Church St., Wakefield.
PANAKIO, LOUIS JOHN-Fire Loss Adjuster and General Contractor. Born San Sossio Baronia, Avellino, Italy, Sept. 9, 1902. Son of Michael Panakio and Giuseppa Iascone. Came to America in 1907, settling in Lynn. Graduated from Lynn High in 1918 and attended Suffolk Uni- versity Law School. Married Helen D. Warden of Lynn, Oct. 14, 1928. Children: Helen Louise, born Aug. 9, 1929 and Louis J., born July 7, 1931. Member Mass. Public Adjusters' Assoc .; Bees Club; Elks; Eagles; West Lynn Italian Civic Ass'n. Active in civic and political affairs. His father came to America in 1906, settling in Lynn in the employ of G. E. Ce. Had two children: Louis J., Francis and Mrs. Angelina D'Allesandro. Office: 7 Willow St., Lynn. Res .: 98 Kirtland St., Lynn.
PANDISCIO, NICHOLAS-Proprietor, N. Pandiscio Dept. Store, Inc., 348-50 Water St., Fitchburg. Born Lacedonia, Avellino, Dec. 5, 1894. Son of Antonio Pandiscio and Maria Pia. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1907, settling in Fitchburg. In business since 1930. Formerly in the service of Goodnow and Pierson Co. of Fitchburg for 17 years, and in charge of Italian trade of the credit dept. Served in U. S. Army during World War I. Married Margaret E. Rocco of Milford, N. H., June 24, 1922. Children: Nicholas Jr., graduate of Fitchburg High School with special high honors, now attending North- eastern University on Scholarship; Marie, graduate of Fitchburg High School with special honors; Herbert, student. Member: American Legion; Victor Emanuel Society; Order Sons of Italy in America, and state grand delegate since 1913; president of Italian American Citizens' Club. Has the following four brothers, Vincent, Rocco, Michael, Joseph, and a sister in Italy, Mrs. Josephine Chiccono. Res .: 4 Fourth St., Fitchburg.
PANDOLFO, ANTONIO ALFRED-Reg. Pharmacist. Born Boston, Jan. 25, 1920. Son of Joseph Pandolfo and Palmina Caggiano. Graduated from Boston English High School in 1938 and Mass. College of Pharmacy in 1942, B.S. In the service of Yale Pharmacy of Medford since 1943. Formerly with Marconi Pharmacy of Boston. Served in World War II, U. S. Army Medical Corps, honorably discharged in 1943. Member: Phi Delta Chi fraternity. His father was born vicinity of Palermo, Italy. Came to America in 1906, settling in Boston. His mother, a native of
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Taurasi, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1903. Parents of following seven children: Rose, married to Dr. L. J. Angelo of Quincy; Frank, a reg. pharmacist, serving in U. S. Army; Antonio; Natalie; Vincenza; Jennie; and Angelo. Res .: 12 Braemore Rd., Medford.
PANEBIANCO, JOHN-Proprietor, Panebianco Electrical Shop, 49 Es- sex St., Lawrence. Born Mistretta, Messina, Italy, Oct. 27, 1898. Son of Mariano Panebianco and Marietta Cimino. Came to America in 1900, settling in Lawrence, where he attended public schools. In business since 1922. Married Maria Theresa Panebanco of Brooklyn, N. Y., Oct. 26, 1930. One daughter, Mary Ann, born July 25, 1935. Member of the Elks. Fond of travel, art, photography and music. His father came to America in 1900, settling in Lawrence. Had the following children: Frank, Mari- ano and John. Res .: 265 Prospect St., Lawrence.
PANELLA, LEONARD-Proprietor, Leonard's Lunch, 344 Elliot St., Newton Upper Falls. Born Greci, Avellino, Italy, Aug. 18, 1888. Son of Michele Panella and Clementina Norcia. Came to America in 1904, set- tling in Newton Upper Falls. In business since 1933. Formerly a ma- chinist. Married Cecilia Cappello of New York, Oct. 18, 1912. Children: Clementina, a graduate of Newton High School and married; Joan, a graduate of Newton High School, also married; Leonard Jr., a graduate of Newton High School and of Nicholas Junior College, a lieutenant, U. S. Navy Aviation; Cecilia, a graduate of Newton High School, and Olympia, a student. Mr. Panella is member of B. P. O. E., and the Moose. Res .: 314 Elliot St., Newton Upper Falls.
PANELLA, PASQUALE-Proprietor, Panella General Store, 41 Central Ave., Needham. Born Greci, Avellino, Italy, Nov. 30, 1886. Son of Michele Panella and Clementina Norcia. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to America in 1902, settling in Newton Upper Falls. Was in the con- fectionery business in Cambridge for several years. In 1912 he visited Italy, where he married Angelina Meola on April 20, 1913. Children: Michael; Clementino (both Newton High School graduates); Edward (also a Newton High School graduate, is now in U. S. Navy) ; and Janis, student. Mr. Panella is member of Mutual Aid Workers Assoc. Fond of baseball, travelling, and grand opera. Res .: 97 Pennsylvania Ave., New- ton Upper Falls.
PANETTA, CHARLES (late)-Professor of music. Born Cinquefronde, Reggio Calabria, Italy, May 20, 1883. Son of Ralph Panetta (a band leader and baritone opera singer in Italy) and Carolina Gatto. Studied music in Messina and Naples. Came to U. S. in early 1900. Organizer and leader, Avellino Band of Boston for 20 years. Taught music in evening school centers of Boston. Considered among the most prominent Italian Amer- icans in the field of music in Boston. Later proprietor, Panetta Fur Co. of Boston for 15 years. Died Nov. 30, 1945. Married Mary Gallo of Boston, May 20, 1911, whose parents were born in Platania, Catanzaro, Italy. Children: Ralph, radio engineer, electronic specialist, married to Anna Baiarrio; Alfred, welder, married to Iolanda Palermo; Carolyn, married to Paul Chase; William, Veteran U. S. Army in Europe, 591 Engineers Boat Reg't, took part in 25 battle engagements, awarded seven battle stars, married to Mary DeSalvo; Albert, radio engineer, is in U. S. Navy at Chicago Institute of Technology; Robert, veteran U. S. Army air corps in Europe; and Charles in U. S. Army overseas. All attended Medford High School. Res .: 53 Wareham St., Medford.
PANETTA, VINCENT J. - Assistant Atorney General. Born Gerace, Marina, Calabria, Italy, March 24, 1900. Son of Emilio Panetta and Teresa Fimognari. In U. S. since 1907. Education: High School of Com- merce of Springfield; Syracuse University; Boston University School of Law, 1925, L.L.B. In general practice of law in Springfield since 1926; assistant city solicitor and prosecuting attorney since 1944; land court
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examiner since 1937; Assistant Attorney General since 1944. Married Grace Zucco of Springfield, Jan. 18, 1936. One daughter, student of La- sell Junior College. Member: Ward Three City Committee; Springfield Young Men's Republican Club; vice-president and director District Men's Republican Club; vice-president Italian American Republican Club. Former chairman and trustee Order Sons of Italy; honorary member of Adriatic Club. Former manager varsity basketball and tennis teams. Former member, editorial staff of Boston University Law Review and Syracuse University Orange Peel. His father came to U. S. in 1906, set- tled in Springfield as banker for 35 years, had five children. Office: 31 Elm St. Res .: Hotel Sheriton, Springfield.
PANICA, TONY D .- Manager, Swanee Grill, 815 Tremont St., Boston. Born New York City, N. Y., Feb. 16, 1902. Son of Paul Panica and Maria Pepe. Educated in the public schools. Manager, Swanee Grill of Boston since 1938. Married Eileen O'Toole of South Boston, Nov. 24, 1940. One daughter Marie, born June 16, 1945. Mr. Panica is active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, boxing, hockey and travel. His father was born in Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in the early 80's, settling in New York City as city employee for over 30 years. In Italy he served in the Italian Army for five years. Had the following children: Joseph, veteran U. S. Army World War I; Mrs. Mary Pappadio; Johnny, former world middleweight champion boxer 160 1bs .; Victor, veteran U. S. Army World War I; Mrs. Anna Barbera; Anthony; Mrs. Margaret Feola; and Michael, veteran U. S. Army World War II. Res .: 163 East Cottage St., Dorchester.
PANICO, VINCENT RALPH-Principal Interviewer of U. S. Employ- ment Service, Boston. Born Eboli, Salerno, Italy, March 12, 1903. Son of Frank Panico and Josephine Ferraioli. Was brought to America in 1906, settling in Dorchester. Graduated from Boston Latin High School in 1922 and from Boston University School of Business Administration in 1928. Studied violin with his uncle, Joseph D'Agostino. At. the N. E. Conservatory of Music studied bass violin under Max Kunze of the Boston Symphony. In service of U. S. Emp. Dept. since 1937. Member of Order of Sons of Italy in America. Father, born in Eboli, Italy. Came to Amer- ica in 1902, settling in Dorchester, engaged in the shoe business for over 40 years. Res .: 115 Adams St., Dorchester.
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