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PETRALIA, JOSEPH-Lawyer. Born Providence, R. I., May 2, 1905. Son of Salvatore Petralia and Domenica Messina. Education: Lawrence High School; Phillips Andover Academy; Boston University School of Business Administration; Boston University School of Law (1929, L.L.B.). In general practice in Lawrence since 1929. Married Anne M. Del Vecchio of Lawrence, June 11, 1939, graduate of Boston University College of Liberal Arts, former teacher of Lawrence Evening School. One daughter, Angela Nell, born June 26, 1940. Member: Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity; National and State Bar Associations; On Executive Committee of Law- rence Bar Assoc .; secretary of zoning board of appeals; on advisory board of local selective service; former president of Italian College Club; orator of local Order Sons of Italy. His father was born in Aci Catena, Catania, Italy. Came to America in 1901, settling in Lawrence, where he has been in business since 1908. Had the following children: Alfio, Joseph, Victor, Albert, Emil, Salvatore, Henry and Carl. Office: 263 Essex St. Rs .: 26 Custer St., Lawrence.
PETRELL, JOHN-Partner in Plymouth Lumber Co. Born Acerra, Naples, Italy, March 25, 1888. Son of Pasquale Petrell (Petrella) and Madalena Puzone. Attended public schools in Italy. Came to America in 1905, settling in Braintree, where he engaged in meat and groceries. Was in lumber, coal, oil and grain business in Rockland for 14 years. In lumber business in Plymouth since 1935. Married Amalia Daiuto, Dec. 18, 1910, a native of Braintree. Children: John Jr., a former student of Northeastern University, is in charge of Plymouth Lumber Co .; Made- line; Natale, a graduate of Tufts College, and of Middlesex University School of Medicine, is a physician, now captain in U. S. Army Medical Corps overseas; Charles, is in U. S. Navy; and William, is in U. S. Army overseas. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Garibaldi Club; Vespucci Club; and Mutual Aid Society. Has travelled in Italy, So. America and Canada. His father visited U. S. in 1902. Had the following children: Mrs. Caro- line Petrilla; Mrs. Maria Marino; Michael; and John. Res .: 19 Russell Ave., Plymouth.
PETRELL, JOHN JR .- Partner, Plymouth Lumber Co. Born South Braintree, Oct. 6, 1912. Son of John Petrell and Amalia Daiuto. Grad- uated from Rockland High School and attended Northeastern University School of Engineering. In business since 1935, with his father and brothers, Charles and William, who are serving in U. S. forces overseas. Mr. Petrell is member, Order Sons of Italy and Rotary Club. Fond of baseball, hunting, flying and music. Married Dorothy Beatrice Wilmot, April 11, 1936, a Reg. Nurse from Whitman. They have two children: Joan Carole, born March 21, 1939 and Natalie Ann, born March 9, 1941.
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His father was born in Acerra, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1905. Lived in Braintree, later in Plymouth. Had the following children: John Jr .; Madeline; Natale; Charles; and William. (See father's sketch). Res .: 9 Russell Ave., Plymouth.
PETRICONE, ALESSANDRO - Businessman. Born Gaeta, Littoria, Italy, Nov. 19, 1892. Son of Candeloro Petricone and Maria Caterina. Attended public schools in his native town. Served in the Italian Navy for seven years during World War I. Came to America in 1920, settling in Somerville. Married Maria Uttaro on June 1923. Children: Mario, Agostino and Mary. Proprietor of Petricone general grocery store of 697 Cambridge St., Cambridge since 1931. Mr. Petricone is interested in all sports. A lover of travelling and grand opera. His father, who came to America in 1904 had the following three children: Salvatore, Alessandro and Elisa. Res .: 4 South St., Somerville.
PETRICONE, SALVATORE-Proprietor, A. Petricone Inc., super ser- vice station and distributors of quality range and fuel oils, ice and coal (wholesale), 184 Gore St., Cambridge. Born Gaeta, Littoria, Italy, March 23, 1896. Son of Candeloro Petricone and Maria Caterina. Educated in the public schools of his native town. In America since 1913. Served in Italian Navy for three years during World War I. Returned to Amer- ica in 1920. In business in Cambridge since 1930. Married Mary De Biasi of Cambridge, Nov. 30, 1924. Children: Mary, Beatrice, Vivian and Alexander Jr. Mr. Petricone is member of Columbus Associates. Fond of bocce, hunting, fishing, travelling and grand opera. Res .: 34 Fellsway, Somerville.
PETRILLO, ADOLPH ERNEST-Proprietor, Roma Cafe, 93-95 Second St., Fall River. Born Fall River, Nov. 25, 1916. Son of Salvatore Petrillo and Gesulmina Petrella. Educated in the public schools. In busi- ness since 1938. Married Pierina Petrucci of Fall River, Feb. 3, 1940. Children: Gesulmina Ann, born May 21, 1941, and Robert Salvatore, born June 11, 1944. Member: Order Sons of Italy, and Elks. Fond of baseball, football, fishing, travel and music. His father was born in Grazzanise, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1910, settling in Fall River, where he engaged in ice and coal business. Had the following children: Mary, married to John Cosimo of the U. S. Army; Adolph Ernest; Jessie; Antoinette; Theresa; Salvatore Jr., who is member of Durfee High, base- ball, football and basketball teams. All of whom have attended High School. Res .: 37 Johnson St., Fall River.
PETRILLO, CARMEN R .- Physician and Surgeon. Born Hoboken, N. J., July 24, 1895. Son of Pasquale Petrillo and Consiglia Sordillo. Gradu- ated English High School, 1916; Tufts Medical School, 1921, M.D. In- terne at U. S. Public Health Hospital No. 26 of Boston and St. Eliza- beth Hospital of Brighton. In general practice in Boston and Newton since 1924. On staff of St. Elizabeth Hospital, Courtsey Staff of Newton Hospital, and Waltham Hospital. Married Theresa De Marco of Boston, Nov. 6, 1924. One son, Carmen Jr. Member of local, state and national medical assoc. His father was born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1888, settling in Boston. Among the first of his native town to emigrate to Boston and helped many "Montefalcionese" to come here. Was also one of the first to place flower beds in Boston Public Gardens. Dr. Petrillo has a brother, who is a musician and former showman. Office: 128 Bay State Rd., Boston. Office and Res .: 449 Wash- ington St., Newton.
PETRILLO, HENRY F .- Proprietor of Henry Petrillo Co., tailor and furrier. Born Candida, Avellino, Italy, Aug. 28, 1904. Son of Gaetano Petrillo and Concetta Iantosca. Educated in the public schools and learned custom tailoring in Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1921, set- tling in Boston. Employed as clerical tailor and as a fitter in two prom- inent clothing stores in Boston for seven years. In business since 1928.
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Married Maria Rapa of Boston, Sept. 5, 1927. Children: Henry Jr., Louis Ernest, and Richard Edmund. Fond of football, boxing, travelling and music. Father, born in Montefalcione, Avellino, Italy. Came to Amer- ica in 1900, settling in Boston. Business: 10 Belvidere St., Boston. Res .: 101 St. Andrew Road, E. Boston.
PETRINI, FRANCIS D .- Businessman and Proprietor of D. Petrini & Co., Inc., of Boston. Born Boston, Dec. 27, 1912. Son of late Domenico Petrini and Anna Quinzani. Graduated from Commercial High School in 1931. In business in Boston since 1931. Married Tina Regis of Haver- hill, Oct. 20, 1940. One son, Richard Petrini, born Aug. 13, 1942. Mr. Petrini is member of Knights of Pythias; the Subalpina Society and Dante Club. Fond of all sports, art and grand opera. His father was born in San Giorgio, Torino, Italy. Came to America in the early 90's, settling in Boston, where he established the D. Petrini and Co., Inc. Res .: 56 Tufts St., Arlington.
PETROCELLI, PHILIP A .- Deputy Tax Collector of Boston. Born Roxbury, Jan. 27, 1900. Son of Frank Petrocelli and Maria G. Mazziotti. Graduated from Commerce High School. Attended Suffolk University School of Law and Bently School of Accounting and Finance. Deputy tax collector since 1929. Married Rose A. Kelly of Boston, a proof reader, in 1930. Children: Barbara, Philip and Nicholas. Served in World War I, U. S. Army. Member: American Legion; Lieut. in Mass State Guard, infantry; on the Advisory Board of Selective Service; vice-president St. Vincent De Paul Society, St. Brendan's Conference. Fond of football, basketball and photography. Father, born Montemuri, Potenza, Italy. Came to America in 1895, settling in Boston. Employed Water Dept., City of Boston. Res .: 53 Myrtlebank St., Dorchester.
PETRONE, NICHOLAS LOUIS-Representative, Proctor and Gamble Distributors Co., Boston. Born Providence, R. I., July 18, 1902. Son of Luigi Petrone and Rosalba Mastracola. Educated in the elementary and high schools and took special courses at Brown University. In the service of Proctor and Gamble of Boston since 1925, travelling through Conn., R. I., and Mass. Married Augusta La Mantia of Providence, March 1, 1927. Children: Nicholas L. Jr., born March 26, 1928, is a graduate of Avon High School; Edward J., born March 29, 1932; and Raymond T., born Nov. 1, 1935, all of whom were born in Providence. Member: United Commercial Travelers; Avon Ration Board; Avon Senior Police Assoc., co-founder and advisor of Avon's Jr. Police Assoc. Active in welfare work, especially among boys and service men. Fond of baseball, golf and music. His father was born in Casacalenda, Campobasso, Italy. Came to America in 1888, settled in Providence. Had the following children: Elsie, Frank B., and Nicholas Louis. Res .: 69 E. High St., Avon.
PETRONI, GREGORY-Proprietor, Lunds Corner Fruit Store, New Bedford, Mass. Born San Pier Niceto, Messina, Italy. Son of Joseph Petroni and Lena Gidio. Came to America in 1902. In business in New Bedford since 1909. Mr. Petroni served in the U. S. Army during World War I. Member of Mass. Grocers' Association, the American Legion and the A. E. F. Fond of hunting, fishing, travel and music. His father who came to U. S. in 1895 lived in Pennsylvania, Providence and New Bed- ford. Had the following children: Gregory, Antonina and Nicola. Res .: 2170 Acushnet St., New Bedford.
PETRUCCELLI, ANGELO-Mason Contractor. Born San Cosimo Dam- iano, Frosinone, Italy, Feb. 2, 1890. Son of Nicolo Petruccelli and Maria Carmine Casale. Educated in the public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1908, settling in Lynn in 1921. In the contracting business since 1922. Married Marietta Papa of Fondi, Frosinone, Italy, Dec. 1, 1907. Children: Maria C. Rosina, born Jan. 18, 1910, married to An- tonio Centola; Assunta, born April 16, 1913, graduate of St. Mary's High
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and of Burdett College, married to Thomas Cappadona; and Salvatore, born Dec. 17, 1915, tonsorialist, a veteran of World War II, U. S. Army. Member of Elks and fond of outdoor life, travel and music. Has a brother John, in the grocery business in Gloversville, N. Y. Office and Res .: 18 Bond St., Lynn.
PETRULLO, MARIA C. M .- Secretary, Italian Dept. of The Interna- tional Institute of Boston, Inc. Born Randozzo, Catania, Italy, Feb. 24, 1907. Daughter of Francesco Petrullo and Maria Magro. Brought to America in 1915, settling in Lansdowne, Penn. Education: Brown Pre- paratory School of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Business College and' Uni- versity of Philadelphia from which she graduated in 1937, A.B. Engaged as social worker since 1937 and in Boston since Aug. 1942. Member: University Club of Philadelphia; Italian Women's Club of Boston; Italian Historical Society; the International Institute. Her father came to Amer- ica in 1913. Children: Antonio, Giuseppe, Vincenzi, Maria, Luigi, Gio- vanni and Carmela, last five are all college graduates. Office: 190 Beacon St., Boston.
PETRULLO, MOMMINO-Born Salemi, Trapani, Italy, Jan. 6, 1892. Son of Paul Petrullo and Petra Nuccia. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1913, settling in Fitchburg. In the service of Crocker Burbank and Co. of Fitchburg since 1922. Mar- ried Maria Pesce of Fitchburg, July 25, 1921. Children: Paul S., in U. S. Army; John A., in U. S. Army. both have attended Fitchburg High School. Mr. Petrullo is former president of Italian American Citizens' Club; presi- dent of Carl Albert Society, president of Salemitani Society. Served in U. S. Army during World War I. Member of American Legion, Order Sons of Italy in America, and Eagles. Fond of football, travel and music. His father, a native of Palermo, Italy, had the following children: Mommino, Mary, Ralph, Francesca, Catarina, John. Res .: 11 Huron St., Fitchburg.
PETTI, CELESTINO-Proprietor, Petti Market, 212-16 Belmont St., and 378 Main St., Brockton. Born Santa Croce, Campobasso, Italy, Nov. 16, 1885. Son of Michele Petti and Rosa Guglielmo. Educated in the public school of his native town. Came to America in 1905, settling in Brockton. In business since 1913. Married Santina Ferrara of Brockton, June 1, 1913. Children: Michael A., graduated Dartmouth College and Penn. University School of Medicine. Interne at Lakeside Hospital of Cleveland, Ohio, is Lieut. in U. S. Navy in South Pacific, married to Dr. Anna Thompson of Cleveland, Ohio; Vincent A., is a businessman, mar- ried to Louise Donovan, a graduate nurse; Rose Theresa, is married to William Andrew; Emily Theresa, is a graduate nurse, married to Jerry J. Moran, Lieut. in U. S. Navy; Jeneva Louise, is secretary to her father; all of whom have graduated from Brockton High School; and Celestino M. (Charlie), is a student. Mr. Petti is member: Order Son of Italy; Elks; Santa Croce Society, etc. Active in civic affairs. Has a brother, Matteo; and two sisters, Mrs. Anna Lalli and late Mrs. Filomena Lalli. Res .: 210 Belmont St., Brockton.
PETTINATI, ROLANDO - Insurance representative, Metropolitan In- surance Co. Born East Boston, Aug. 7, 1914. Son of Joseph Pettinati and Iginia Calabritto. Graduated from Medford High. Attended Boston University and Tufts College. Veteran of U. S. Army World War II. In the service of Metropolitan Life Ins. Co., since 1944. Fond of golf, bowl- ing, travel and music. His father a Metropolitan Ins. Co. agent for 30 years, was born in the province of Salerno, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1904, settling in Boston. Had the following children: Mrs. Matilda Galasso; Irma; Carmine, a civil engineer; Mrs. Elsa Woods; Rolando; Mrs. Edna Snow; Claudia; and Ettore, a graduate of Tufts College, B.S. and M.A. degrees, Tau Beta Pi fraternity, instructor of naval reserves at Tufts, now in U. S. Army. Res .: 200 Woodburn St., W. Medford.
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PETTINE, FELIX-Proprietor, Pettine and Son, Fuel Dealers, 33 Platt St., Fall River. Born Fall River, Jan. 30, 1900. Son of Domenico Pettine and Filomena Rossi. Educated in the public schools. In business since 1928. Married Rosetta Miller of Fall River, Jan. 10, 1930. Children: Felix Jr., born Oct. 10, 1931; Barbara Rosetta, born Jan. 23, 1933; and Rose Marie, born Sept. 8, 1942. Mr. Pettine is on board of trustees Order Sons of Italy, president of Young Men's Republican Club, member of Republican City Committee. Member of the Elks since 1923 (life member) and exalted ruler 1943-44. Active in civic and political affairs. His wife is charter member of the Emblem Club and N. E. bowling champion, was the 10th ranking Duck Pin bowler of the U. S. 1929-30. Mr. Pettine's father was born in Fornelli, Campobasso, Italy. Came to U. S. in 1888, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fall River. (See his brother Raymond Vincent, sketch). Res .: 278 Franklin St., Fall River.
PETTINE, RAYMOND VINCENT-Musician and Attorney. Born Fall River, Sept. 21, 1908. Son of Domenico Pettine and Filomena Rossi. Graduated: Durfee High; Providence College on scholarship; and Boston University School of Law in 1943, L.L.B. Lieutenant j.g. in U. S. Navy, and leader of U. S. Navy Band on U. S. S. Norton Sound. Married Bar- bara Waite of Tiverton, R. I., a registered nurse in 1944. Mr. Pettine was for ten years an outstanding musician, composer and arranger, who toured extensively throughout the U. S., South America and Europe. Member: Order Sons of Italy; Prov. College and Boston University Alumni Associations. His father was born in Fornelli, Campobasso, Italy. Came to America in 1888, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Fall River. Had the following children: Mrs. Josephine D'Andrea; Paul, member Fall River Fire Dept .; John, master mechanic F. R. Fire Dept .; Felix, fuel and wood dealer; Mrs. Mary Patota; Louis, foreman at Railway Exp. Agency; and Raymond Vincent. Address: 33 Platt St., Fall River.
PETTORUTO, ALBERT P .- Lawyer. Born Lawrence, Sept. 29, 1915. Son of Domenic and Lucia Pettoruto. Graduated: Lawrence High in 1933; Dartmouth College in 1938, A.B, and Boston University School of Law in 1941, L.L.B. In general practice in Lawrence since 1942, associated with law firm of M. A. Cregg. He is also a teacher at Lawrence Evening High School. Member: American Bar Ass'n; Lawrence Bar Ass'n; Pontiac Social and Political Club; Italian American Toilers' Inc .; and pres. of Italian College Club. Was treasurer of his Law School class for three years and pres. of the Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity. His father was born in Caianiello, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1901, settling in Law- rence, in retail and wholesale groceries for 40 years. Had the following children: Mark, Captain in U. S. Army Air Corps; Elizabeth, married to Pasquale Grillo; Lawrence, armored guard in U. S. Navy; Albert Philip; Rita, married to Josepli Coletta; and Guy in U. S. Army. Office: 316 Essex St. Res .: 124 Elm St., Lawrence.
PETTORUTO, MARY A .- Assistant Manager, Grant Dept. Store, Law- rence. Born Lawrence, Feb. 5, 1913. Daughter of Emanuele Pettoruto and Att'lia Cacieri. Graduated from Lawrence High School and attended McIntosh Business School. In the service of Grant's Dept. Store since 1930. Her mother is native of Marzano Appio, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1900, settling in Lawrence. Her father was born in Caianiello, Naples, Italy. Came to America in 1901, settling in Lawrence. Had the following children: Antoinette, married to George Moro; Mary A .; Ar- mand, in U. S. Army; Alfonse, corporal in U. S. Army, killed in action at Anzio, Italy, May 27, 1944. Shortly before his death he visited his father's old home town, where he was enthusiastically received by his uncle, mayor of the city; Lawrence, graduate of Lawrence High, radio instructor in U. S. Navy; Edward, graduate of Lawrence High, in U. S. Navy; and Loretta, graduate of Lawrence High School. Res .: 494 Haver- hill St., Lawrence.
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PEZZANO, VITO RALPH-Proprietor, Vito Pezzano Grocery Store, 139 Mechanic St., Clinton. Born Monteverde, Avellino, Italy, July 27, 1901. Son of Michele Pezzano and Michelina Ricciardi. Attended public school in his native town. Came to U. S. in 1916, settling in Clinton. In busi- ness since 1932. Married Angelina Damiani of Clinton, April 8, 1929, a native of Montereale, Aquila, Italy. Children: Lena Flora, born Jan. 2, 1930 and Eleanor Angela, born Oct. 8, 1936. Member of Savoia Lodge. His father, a veteran of Italian Army World War I, came to America in 1902. Lived in Elizabeth N. J., as lumber yard foreman. Had the follow- ing children: Vito Ralph; Mrs. Raffaela Pizza of Clinton; Rocco, a pris- oner of war in England; Mrs. Elisandrina Capobiano of Italy and An- tonetta, also of Italy. Res .: 262 Oak St., Clinton.
PEZZELLA, CARMEN CARL - Teacher. Born Boston, Jan. 7, 1909. Son of Anthony Pezzella and Palmina Sacco. Graduated from Commerce High School in 1827. Attended Boston University School of Business Ad- ministration for two years. Graduated from Boston University School of Education in 1931, B.S. in Education; State Extension courses at Har- vard. Teacher of history, science, English, and literature at Everett Parlin Junior High School since 1942. 1st Lt. in U. S. Naval Reserve. Formerly a substitute teacher at Everett High School. Married Virginia Roccia, April 29, 1934. One daughter Janice Carole, born Dec. 31, 1939. Mem- ber: New England Teachers' Assoc., Kappa Delta Phi fraternity. Hobby- coins (possesses a valuable and rare collection of coins). His father was born in Mirabella, Avellino, Italy. Came to America in 1892, settling in Boston, where he engaged as construction foreman for over 40 years. Res .: 832 Broadway, Everett.
PEZZINI, JOSEPH ALEXANDER-Salesman, Hadley Co., 1330 Main St., Springfield. Born West Springfield, Aug. 11, 1898. Son of Alexander Pezzini and Zelinda Mantevoni. Graduated from West Springfield High School in 1918. In the service of Hadley Co. since 1935. Formerly with Stern Brothers of New York for ten years and in hotel business in N. Y. for seven years. Married Beatrice Smith of New York City, a hair stylist, June 5, 1925. Children: Janice Marie and Judith Ann. Mr. Pezzini is fond of baseball, wrestling, boxing, travelling and grand opera. His father was born in Renazzo, Ferrara, Italy. Came to America in 1888, settling in Springfield. Was pioneer Italian American baker of Spring- field. Had the following children: Joseph; Helen, married to Louis Curto; Eva, married to Peter Luccardi; Edmund, serving in U. S. Army Air Corps, married to Marie La Mere. Res .: 3 High St., Springfield.
PEZZINI, ROBERT-Born Renazzo, Ferrara, Italy, July 20, 1881. Son of Vincenzo Pezzini and Melania Soati. Came to America in 1891, set- tling in Springfield, where he was the first Italian American to graduate from Classical High School. In the service of West Springfield Coopera- tive Bank as teller and as real estate manager since 1929. Formerly in fruit, insurance and real estate business. Married Mary Grandi of Ply- mouth, June 14, 1906. She was born in Renazzo Ferrara, Italy, Aug. 14, 1881. Mr. Pezzini is member of Dante Club. Was for 15 years member of West Springfield Board of Health. A former member of Finance Com- mittee of the town and member of Republican Town Committee. Active in civic affairs and in welfare work. His father came to America in 1889, settled in Springfield, where he engaged in fruit business for 40 years. Had following children: Robert; Oreste a, veteran of World War I, of Springfield; Maria, married to late Dr. C. W. King of Boston; and Emma, married to Henry W. Bryant of W. Springfield. Res .: 61 Bridge St., West Springfield.
PIANCENTINI, CHESTER - Born San Giovanni Incarico, Frosinone, Italy, Feb. 5, 1902. Attended public school in his native town, and served
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in the Italian Army. Came to U. S. in 1923, settling in Hyde Park, where he has since been in the service of B. F. Sturtevant Co., in the sheet metal department. Married Santina Pincheri of his native town, Sept. 19, 1926. Children: Elizabeth, Henry, Robert, and Chester Jr. Member: Order Sons of Italy and charter member of Italian American Citizens' Club. His wife Santina, is the daughter of John Pincheri, a native of Pontecorvo, Italy, who came to U. S. in 1905, settling in Hyde Park. Has the following children: Mrs. Santina Piacentini; Rocco Paul, a veteran U. S. Navy; Mrs. Josephine Alimenti; and John Paul. Res .: 136 Child St., Hyde Park.
PIANCA, MARGARET ANASTASIA-Teacher of French and German. Born Bavena, Lago Maggiore, Italy, July 5, 1887. Daughter of Giacomo Pianca and Ernestina Pattoni. Came to America in 1894, settling in Milford, Mass. Graduated from Milford High School in 1908 and studied in Switzerland, Italy, Berlin and Paris. Tutored in New York. Teacher at Milford High School since 1913. Has travelled extensively in Europe 30 times. Deeply interested in civic and welfare movements. Her father was a native of Bra, Piemonte, Italy. Came to America in 1884, was among the pioneer Italian settlers of Milford, where he engaged as granite worker. Had the following children: late John; Gentile; Hugo; Margaret A .; and Alvin, a graduate of Milford High and Dartmouth Col- lege, took graduate work at Harvard and University of Porto Rico, is professor of Spanish at Dartmouth College. Res .: 44 Mendon St., Hope- dale.
PIANTEDOSI, SALVATORE - Proprietor, Piantedosi Baking Co., 79 Main St., Everett. Born Pietrastornina, Avellino, Italy, Dec. 24, 1893. Son of Carmine and Pellegrina Piantedosi. Educated in public schools of his native town. Came to America in 1912, settling in Everett. In busi- ness since 1916, specializing in pizza, pastry, wedding and birthday cakes to order. Member: Sons of Italy in America, Italo Balbo Club, St. An- thony Society. Fond of all sports, travelling and music. Married Maria Abruzese of Boston, Aug. 15, 1920. Children: Carmine, in business with his father; Joseph, a graduate of Everett High School, now in U. S. Army Air Corps; and John, a graduate of Everett High School, now in U. S. Marine Corps. Res .: 83 Main St., Everett.
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