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PEROCCHI, PAUL JOSEPH-Lawyer. Born Lawrence, Feb. 2, 1915. Son of Lorenzo A. Perocchi and Emilia Filliponi. Graduated from Law- rence High School in 1934, and Suffolk University Law School in 1939, L.L.B., cum laude. In general practice in Lawrence since 1940, associated with law firm of M. A. Cregg. Member: Lawrence Bar Association; Italian College Club; Italian American Toilers Assoc., the Abruzzi Society, etc. In the service of the U. S. Army Air Corps since 1942. His father, born in Miano, Teramo, Italy. Came to America in 1902, settling in Lawrence. Had the following children: Mrs. Elizabeth Martino; Mrs. Antoinette Muzzucco; Mrs. Mary Rappazo, U. S. Army; Paul J .; Anthony, a veteran of U. S. Army, World War II, married to Pauline Fletcher; Jerry, U. S. Army Air Corps, married to Janet Green; Albert, U. S. Navy, married to Dorothy Gillespie; Evelyn, married to Orazio Fichera Jr., U. S. Army: and Stephen, student, member of Lawrence High School football team. All the children have attended the Lawrence High School. Res .: 144 Jackson St., Lawrence.
PERRA, JOHN-Proprietor, Porter Furniture Co., 87 Porter St., East Boston. Born Canicattini Bagni, Siracusa, Italy, June 24, 1903. Son of Serafino Perra and Giuseppina Corso. Educated in the public schools here and abroad. Came to U. S. in 1919, settling in East Boston. In busi- ness since 1934. Married Francesca Tanasi of his native town, Oct. 25, 1929. Children: Serafino and Salvatore. Mr. Perra is member of Canicat- tini Bagni Society of Medford. Fond of all sports. Lover of travel and grand opera. His father visited U. S. in 1905, is veteran Italian Army World War I. Had the following children: John; Paolina, married to Paolo Carbone; Carmelina, married to Paolo Cassarino; Salvatore, vet- eran Italian Army World War II; Maria, married to Paolo Ponto; Anto- nina, married to Joseph Mangiafico; and Paolo. Res .: 45 Arlington Ave., Revere.
PERRI, ALBERTO-Proprietor, Eternal City Variety Store, Boston. Born San Vito sul Ionio, Catanzaro, Italy, Nov. 16, 1882. Son of Luciano Perri and Mariannina Chilla. Educated at Seminary of Catanzaro and Squillace. In U. S. since 1911. Lived in California, Illinois and Ohio. In business in Boston since 1922. Married to Mariannina Pagliuca of Boston. One son Vito living in Italy. Mr. Perri is member of San Panta- leone Society and charter member of Loggia Calabria Nuova Order Sons of Italy, where he has been past secretary, venerable and grand delegate to the Grand Lodge. His father a tax collector in Italy, had the follow- ing children: Raffaele (contractor) and the late Giacinto, both of Buenos Aires, So. America; and Albert of this writing. Address: 38 Clark St., Boston.
PERRI, ANGELO-Machine Designer. Born Decollatura, Catanzaro, Italy, Feb. 2, 1877. Son of Frank Perri and Angela Volpe. In America since 1891. Educated here and abroad. In the service of Allied Shoe Machinery Co. of Haverhill since 1937. Formerly with the United Shoe Machinery Co. for 35 years. Married Ippolita Davoli of Haverhill, Sept. 1, 1908. Children: Atea Ada, public school teacher in Groveland and Haverhill. Frank B., graduate of Wentworth Institute, as machine de- signer; and Peter Robert, graduate of Tufts College, with honors in chemical engineering, Captain in U. S. Army overseas. All the children have graduated from Groveland High School. Mr. Perri's father came to America in 1882, was among the pioneer Italian American settlers of Haverhill. He fought for the Italian independence against Austria in the famous campaign of 1848. Had the following children: Mrs. Giovanna Pascucci of Italy; Angelo of this sketch and Mary, married to Michele Cimino. Res .: 107 School St., Groveland.
PERRONE, ANTHONY-Businessman. Born Tusa, Messina, Italy, Oct. 23, 1894. Son of Benedetto Perrone and Antonia Ragonesa. Educated
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in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1912, set- tling in Lawrence. Proprietor, Y. D. Shoe Hospital of 211 So. Union St., Lawrence since 1914. Served in the American Army overseas World War I. Married Orsola Giaimo, June 25, 1920. Children: Benedetto, graduate of Lawrence High School, attended McIntosh Commercial School and Boston University, married to Josephine Fusco; Antoinette, graduate of Lawrence Evening High School,studied piano for seven years at N. E. Conservatory of Music under Prof. Charles Dennee, married to Alfredo Bottaro, commercial artist of Malden, now in U. S. Army. Mr. Perrone is member of Disabled American Veterans World War I. Is a former band musician. His father, who came to America in 1897, settled in Lawrence. Had two children: Anthony and Marianna, married to Carmelo Scialabba. Res .: 185 Massachusetts Ave., No. Andover.
PERRONE, EGIDIO (Henry)-Proprietor of Perrone Cafe, 381 Malden St., Malden. Born Fragagna, Lecce, Italy, Feb. 28, 1889. Son of Anthony Perrone and Cristina Tattasi. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1907, settling in Malden. In business since 1928. Married Maria Tomasi of Malden, March 30, 1913. Children: Anthony, a graduate of Tufts College, now with the Internal Revenue Dept .; Christine, married to Philip Scibelli of Malden; Vito, serving in U. S. Army; Henry, serving in U. S. Marines; Joseph, serving in U. S. Navy; John and Egidio are students. Mr. Perrone is member of Loyal Order of Eagles, and of Stella Society of Malden. He is a former band- master and established the Verdi Band of Malden, 1918-30. Fond of travelling and grand opera. Res .: 377 Pearl St., Malden.
PERRONE, FELIX F .- Attorney-at-Law, in New Bedford. Born New York City, July 29, 1907. Son of Peter Perrone and Angelina De Salvo. Graduated: New Bedford High and Northeastern University School of Law in 1930. L.L.B. In general practice of law in New Bedford since 1932. Member: New Bedford Bar Assoc .; Eagles; Red Men; Moose; Order Sons of Italy; former president Italian Literary and Mutual Aid Society and vice prseident New Bedford City Club. Active in civic and patriotic affairs. Now serving in U. S. Army overseas. His father was born in Messina, Italy, July 18, 1880. Came to U. S. in 1901, settling in New Bedford, where he engaged as tonsorialist, realtor and hotel proprietor. Has the following children: Felix F., Caroline, and Joseph A. Res .: 20 De Wolfe St., New Bedford.
PERRONE, FRANK PAUL-Instructor, Woodworking and Carpentry, Brandei's Vocational High School, Boston. Born Boston, Feb. 26, 1900. Son of Joseph Perrone and Julia Martuscelli. Education: High School of Commerce; Central Evening High; completed his course in carpentry, designing, and architectural drawing at Wentworth Institute; studied foreign languages for six years. Received his certificate from Mass. State Dept. Vocational Education in 1931. Extension course at State Teacher's College and Northeastern University. Teacher at Brandeis since 1940. Married Mary J. Petruzzelli of Dorchester, Feb. 26, 1942. Mem- ber: Mass. Vocational Association; Boston Schoolmen's Economic Asso- ciation; and Order Sons of Italy. His father was born in Cassano Ionio, Cosenza, Italy. Came to U. S. A. in 1885, settling in Boston. Res .: 37 Houghton St., Boston.
PERRONE, JOSEPH-Insurance Agent. Born Tusa, Messina, Italy, Sept. 5, 1892. Son of Francesco Perrone and Angela Costanza. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1906, set- tling in Milford. In the service of John Hancock Life Insurance Co., since 1917. Has been awarded numerous awards. Married Mary Rossetti of Milford, Dec. 31, 1922. Children: Francis Paul, born Nov. 14, 1923; Domenic, born July 4, 1925, is a musician, now in U. S. Army overseas; and Angela, born Nov. 13, 1932 is student. Mr. Perrone is member of the Insurance Underwriters and Century Club. Fond of all sports, lover of
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music. His father, who came to America in 1888 was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford. Res .: 439 E. Main St., Milford.
PERRONE, SAMUEL JOSEPH-Physician. Born Worcester, Aug. 20, 1918. Son of Joseph Perrone and Matilda Intriera. Graduated from North High School in 1936; Clark University in 1940, A.B., and Tufts College of Medicine in 1943, M.D. Interne at Worcester City Hospital. In general practice in Worcester since 1944. Officer in U. S. Army Medical Corps. Married Sophia Gnoza of Worcester, Jan. 21, 1941. One son, John Raymond, born May 11, 1942. Member: Tufts Medical Alumni Assoc., Lampda Phi Mu fraternity; diplomat of National Board of Medi- cine of the New Era Calabria Society. Was former member of the varsity swimming and wrestling teams. Fond of tennis, travel, drama, art and music. His father was born in Acri, Cosenza, Italy. Came to America in 1906. settling in Worcester. Had the following children: Samuel, Alfred, John, Florence, Frances, Raymond and Helen. Address: 12 Perry Ave., Worcester.
PERROTTA, ANTHONY J .- Partner Perrotta Bros. Leather, 48 No. Manchester St., Brockton. Born Brockton, May 15, 1916. Son of Angelo Perrotta and Quintina Maria Urbani. Graduated, Brockton High and St. Francis Seminary of Lowell. Attended Boston College for two years, where he specialized in business and legal studies, later attended the Berlitz School of Languages in Boston. Married Concetta Angelo of Brockton, Oct. 9, 1942, a former student of Brockton High School. One son, Michael Anthony, born Nov. 14, 1943. Mr. Perrotta is now serving in U. S. Army Medical Corps. Is member of Circolo Letterario Italiano and K. of C. Was member of his varsity baseball and basketball teams at St. Francis Seminary. Fond of all sports. Hobby-fishing. Res .: 31 Hawthorne St., Brockton (36) Mass.
PERROTTA, LAWRENCE A .- Supt., Eastern Cut Sole Co., Brockton. Born Ortona dei Marsi, Aquila, Italy, Jan. 28, 1905. Son of Angelo Per- rotta and Quintina Maria Urbani. Brought to America in 1905, settling in Brockton. Educated in the public schools, Boston University and Suf- folk University Law School. In the leather field since 1919, also partner in the Perrotta Bros. firm. Married Dalia Croce of Brockton, Jan. 6, 1935. One daughter, Lorraine Mary, born Feb. 28, 1942. Mr. Perrotta is member and former financial secretary Order Sons of Italy. Member of Artillery Society. Director of Crescent Credit Union since 1928. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, travel, photography and music. His father, came to America in 1898, settling in Brockton, as city employee. Had the following children: Mrs. Susie Leone; Lawrence A .; Louis P., in U. S. Navy, South Pacific; Mrs. Rose Nolan, a graduate nurse; Eleanor; Anthony, U. S. Army Medical Corps; Mrs. Florence Harris, a graduate nurse. Res .: 25 Portland St., Brockton.
PERROTTI, CARMEN - Proprietor, Perrotti Sales and Service, 173 Broadway, Revere. Born Boston, Dec. 21, 1903. Son of James L. Perrotti and Angelina Milano. Graduated from Revere High school. In business since 1924, specializing in automobile maintenance and sales service. Was in U. S. Naval Reserve 1924-28, and the first licensed airplane pilot in Revere. Married Frances Martin of Revere, Sept. 1, 1925. Children: Carmen Jr., graduate Revere High, is veteran U. S. Navy, World War II, Robert J., and Theodore are students. Member and past president Kiwanis Club; Director Chamber of Commerce. Member of K. C., and Revere License Board. Fond of art, travel and music. Hobby, flying. His father was born in Forino, Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. in 1894, settling in Bos- ton, later in Revere, where he engaged in apron and supply business. Has following children: Carmen; Irene, reg. nurse, married to John Alden Scott; Theodore; Florence, married to Theodore Koerber; Anna, married to Edward McCarthy, and Beatrice, married to Elma McColgan. Res .: 24 Hall St., Revere.
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PERSI, DOMENICO - Businessman. Born Castellino del Biferno, Campobasso, Italy, Jan. 1, 1905. Son of Angelo Persi and Vittoria Di Fabbio Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to Amer- ica in 1923, settling in Lynn. In shoe repairing business in Salem since 1931. Has been a former musician and played in Stone Band of Boston; De Campo Band of Lynn and Salem Cadet Band. Married Elizabeth Salvatore of Lynn, April 27, 1930, graduate of Lynn High School. One son, Alfred, student of high school and musician. Mr. Persi is fond of baseball, football, bowling and grand opera. His father, was a former band master in his native town. Had the following children: Francesco, Domenico, Giuseppe, Alfredo (band master) in Rome, Marca, Palmina, Concettina and Inessa. Res .: 75 Western Ave., Lynn.
PESANELLI, MICHAEL-Proprietor, Electrical Transcription, 216 Tre- mont St., Boston. Born San Martino, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 29, 1907. Son of Giovanni Pesanelli and Assunta Fucci. In U. S. since four years old. Educated in the Brockton schools. Professional musician for number of years. Began his study of radio in 1920. Later became chief electrical radio engineer in Boston and New York. In the field of electrical tran- scription since 1930. Married to Doris Thomas of Brockton, Sept. 9, 1934. Two children: David, born Jan. 12, 1934 and Diana, born April 28, 1944. Member Kiwanis Club and Radio Technician Union. Fond of football, fishing, travel and music. His father came to U. S. in 1890, settling in Brockton as florist for over 30 years. Was also insurance agent for Metropolitan Ins. Co. Has the following children: Michael; Merick; Mary (Brogan); and Helen (Rogers). Res .: 15 Newbury St., Brockton.
PESATURO, ANTHONY (late) - Pioneer Italian American family of Canton. Born Calore, Avellino, Italy, June 10, 1879. Son of Gerolamo Pesaturo and Elisabetta Buonopane. Came to U. S. first time in 1887. Settled in Canton in 1899, in fruit business for 25 years. Was the first to start in the taxi business in the town. Married Palmira Gallo of Bos- ton (one of 19 children). She was born in Passo di Mirabella Eclano, Avellino, Italy, came to U. S. with her husband on his second trip in 1895, settling in Canton in 1899. Mr. Pesaturo was among the most outstanding Italo-Americans of Canton, was also court interpreter and took active part in civic affairs. Died Nov. 27, 1944. Had the following children: Elizabeth, married to Bernard Piscopo; John J., taxi business, only one in state to receive citation award from school dept. for driving school bus for 15 years without accidents; Genevieve, married to William Mi- nucci; William, proprietor Amoco Gasoline Station, is member, town of Canton Finance and Warrant Committee; Josephine, married to Ray Mul- lin; Eleanor, married to Eddie Roach; Edward, in taxi business with his brother John. Res .: 12 Ames Ave., Canton.
PESCE, GUY CHARLES-Physician and Surgeon. Born East Boston. Son of Pellegrino Pesce and Annarosa De Cunto. Graduated from Tufts Medical School. In general practice in Watertown. Married and has two children. His father was born in Ariano Di Puglia, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in early 90's, settling in Boston. Had the following children: Lucy, Guy Charles, Fannie, Eva, Helen and Amadeo. Office and Res .: 316 Mt. Auburn St., Watertown.
PESCIONE, PASQUALE-Proprietor, Ferrari's Cafe Inc., Boston. Born Everett, Feb. 27, 1910. Son of Joseph Pescione and Antonette Gaglione. Educated in the public schools. In the restaurant business since 1932. Married Josephine Ferrari of Boston, Nov. 30, 1933. Children: Ernestina, Antonette and Pasquale. Fond of baseball, hunting, hockey, travelling, music. Father, born in Avella, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1900, settling in Everett, where he engaged in real estate and groceries. Bus .: 106 Huntington Ave., Boston. Res .: 5 Sanderson Place, Brighton.
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PESELLA, CHARLES JOHN-Clothing Salesman, Leopold Morse Co., of Boston. Born Quincy, Nov. 23, 1903. Son of Pasquale Pesella and Assunta Silvano. Graduated from Mechanic Arts High School and attended Suffolk University Law School, now serving in U. S. Army. Member: Order Sons of Italy and New England Basketball Officials Ass'n. Hobbies -baseball and basketball, umpiring and coaching. His father was born in Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892, settling in Boston, as hoisting engineer for over 40 years. Had the following children: Charles J .; Jerome C., attorney; Frank A .; Joseph; Rose and Margaret. Res .: 160 Webster St., E. Boston.
PESELLA, JEROME C .- Attorney-at-Law. Born Boston, July 31, 1906. Son of Pasquale Pesella and Assunta Silano. Graduated from Mechanic Arts High in 1922. Attended Bently School of Accounting and Finance. Graduated from Suffolk University School of Law in 1941, L.L.B. Also connected with Boston Flower Exchange since 1930. Married Madeline Roccia of Boston, Aug. 20, 1934. Member of Mass. and Federal Bar Associations. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, foot- ball and golf. His father was born in Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892, settling in Boston, as hoisting engineer for over 40 years. Had the following children: Charles J .; Jerome C .; Frank A .; Joseph; Rose and Margaret. Office: 6 Beacon St., Boston. Res .: 832 Broadway, Everett.
PESSOLANO, VINCENT PAUL- Attorney-at-Law. Born Springfield, Oct. 23, 1904. Son of Joseph P. Pessolano and Amelia Stagnaro. Edu- cation: Central High School, Holy Cross College, and Boston University School of Law. In general practice in Springfield since 1929. Assistant city solicitor, 1930-34. Married Mary Peters of Bristol, Conn., June 14, 1932. Children: Victoria Ann and Amalia Mary. Fond of baseball, basket- ball, and hockey. His father was born in New York City in 1882, was businessman for 40 years. Had following children: Vincent, Cora and Angelo. Grandfather, Vincenzo, was born in Atena, Lucana, Italy. Came to America in the early 70's, settling in New York, later in Mass. Office: 31 Elm St. Res .: 36 Westernview St., Springfield.
PETERS, FRANCIS D .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Utica, N. Y., Jan. 202, 1905. Son of Louis Peters and Mary Conte. Graduated from Utica Academy in 1923. Attended Syracuse University. Graduated from Middlesex University School of Medicine in 1928, M.D. Interne at Gen- eral Hospital of Yonkers, N. Y. and at North Hudson Hospital, N. J. In general practice since 1930. Attending Surgeon at Central Hospital of Somerville. Member: Boston Entrological Society; Somerville Medical Society; Mass. and American Medical Associations. Fond of baseball, foot- ball, travelling and music. Hobby-farming at his summer place in Kingston, N. H. Father, born in Masaniello, Potenza, Italy, came to America in 1902; mother, in 1904-both settling in Utica, N. Y. Office: 117 Elm St., West Somerville.
PETITTI, JOHN F. - Lieutenant (keeper of city prisoners) Boston Police Dept. Born Boston, Dec. 2, 1899. Son of Nicholas Petitti and Mary Mariano. Graduated from the Boston High School of Commerce. Was appointed finger print expert at Charles St. Jail in 1923. Entered the police dept. in 1928, promoted sergeant in 1937, advanced to lieuten- ant in 1943. Served in plain clothes in the busiest section of Boston. Has been awarded eleven commendations for meritorious police work. Served in U. S. Army during World War I. Honorably discharged in 1919. Married Grace S. Seminara (daughter of Anthony Seminara, founder of Prince . Macaroni Co.), Sept. 5, 1921. Children: John F. Jr., U. S. Navy; Mary L .; Joseph N .; and Rosalie A. Lieut. Petitti is member of Police Post, American Legion. While in high school he was member of the foot- ball and track teams. His father was born in Campobasso, Naples, Italy.
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Came to America in.1882, settling in Boston, where he was general con- tractor for 30 years. Res .: 57 Redfield St., Dorchester.
PETITTI, JEROME A .- Consul and Attorney-at-Law. Born Avellino, Italy, Aug. 12, 1873. Son of Charles Petitti and Adelina Tango. In America since 1883. Graduated from Northeastern University School of Law, 1908, L.L.B. In general practice in Boston since 1908. Judge Advo- cate of Mass. United Spanish War Veterans for four years; Consul to Republic of Paraguay in 1924. Now, dean of all foreign consuls, resi- dents of Boston. Republican presidential delegate in 1911. Member, Republican State Committee for several years. Chairman of old ward six Republican Commitee for 10 years. Among the pioneer Italian Amer- ican Volunteers in the Spanish American War, and served as regimental sergeant major. Former president of Italian Bar Ass'n. Fond of travel- ling, rifle shooting, golf and music, plays several instruments and an amateur singer. Has travelled in all European countries. Inventor of the dual basin tidal system for uninterrupted tidal energy, adopted by U. S. government at Passamaquoddy Bay. Author of the "Time Monetary System". Married Armelle Laura Lefevre, Aug. 7, 1923. Children: Gene- vieve (Radcliffe College), Sylvere and Jerome Jr. Father, born in Campa- narello, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1.883. Mother, was French scholar, who's father was for many years treasurer of the city of Avel- lino, Italy. Office: 110 State St., Boston. Res .: 5 Morse St., Randolph.
PETOCCHI, REGO HUGO-Contractor and Landscape Gardener, 34 Newfield .St., Plymouth. Born Renazzo, Ferrara, Italy, March 30, 1906. Son of Giuseppe Petocchi and Albina Guareschi. Educated in Plymouth public schools. In business since 1918. Married Lillian Torrance of Ply- mouth, Dec. 11, 1934. Children: Carole Ida, born Feb. 13, 1936 and Brenda Mary, born July 3, 1939. Fond of gardening and music. His late father came to America in 1907, settling in Plymouth, where he engaged in contracting and in landscaping. Had the following children: Mrs. Dora Witherbee; late Ada Fish; Rego Hugo; and Vincent, who is asso- ciated with his brother Rego. Res .: 40 Newfield St., Plymouth.
PETRACCA, ANTONIO (Tony Peters)-Orchestra Director. Born New- ark, N. J., Nov. 22, 1903. Son of Pasquale Petracca and Frances Calello. Graduated from Norwood High. Studied music under Fiumara, concert master of the Boston Symphony; and in Italy for eight years. Director of his orchestra known as Tony Peters Orchestra since 1934. Musician since his high school days playing in Paul Whiteman Orchestra, the. famous Silvertown Cord Orchestra, and accompanied the Silver Mask tenor of radio fame. Mr. Petracca is internationally known as string instrumentalist, outstanding as guitarist. Has accompanied some of the finest performers in America, including Bing Crosby and Kate Smith. His orchestra has played throughout the U. S. and South America. At present playing at Hotel Statler in Boston since 1943. Married Constance- Orlando of Chelsea, Sept. 1, 1932. Fond of all sports. Hobby - golf,. horseback riding. His father, a native of Spilinga, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892, settled in Newark, N. J., later in Norwood. Had the following children: Scipione, Joseph and Anthony. Res .: 107 Winslow Ave., Norwood.
PETRACCA, SCIPIONE-Proprietor, Ten Pin Inn, Inc., 1065 Main St., Walpole. Fine foods, choice liquors, bowling, and boating. Meeting place- of Rotary Club, the Lions and Merchant's Assoc. Mr. Petracca was born in Newark, N. J., Oct. 27, 1899. Son of Pasquale Petracca and Frances Calello. Educated here and abroad. In business since 1941. Formerly proprietor of Norwood Spaghetti Mfg. for ten years. Married Rose Ver- occhi of East Walpole, Oct. 24, 1926. Children: Frances Mary, graduate Walpole High, is student at N. Y. Institute of Dietician; and Mary Pa- tricia, a student. Member: Walpole Italian American Society and the
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Merchant's Assoc. Mr. Petracca is also a former musician. Hobby-play- ing the guitar. His father was born in Spilinga, Catanzaro, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1892, settling in Newark, N. J., later in Norwood. Has the following children: Scipione, of this writing; Joseph, and Anthony, both outstanding musicians of national reputation. Res .: 1065 Main St., Wal- pole.
PETRALIA, ANTHONY-Proprietor, Petralia Grocery, 70 Common St., Lawrence. Born Pedara, Catania, Italy, Nov. 13, 1889. Son of Alfio Pe- tralia and Concetta Bonaccorsi. Attended public school in his native town. Came to America in 1906, settling in Lawrence, where he estab- lished his grocery business in 1915. Married Grazietta Frazzetto of Law- rence. Nov. 26, 1910. Children: Constance, graduate of Emanuel College (B.S. degree) ; Alfio, student of Villanova College for three years, is Lieut. in U. S. Navy; Nancy, attending Georgian Court College, Lake- wood, N. J .; Frank and Theresa, are high school students. Mr. Petralia is member of Sicilian Citizens' Club. Fond of art, travel and music. Has two brothers: Domenic and Alfio, and a sister Rosa, all living in Italy. Res .: 478 Prospect St., Methuen.
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