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FRANK PETILLO-In a practical line of mer- cantile endeavor Frank Petillo, of Red Bank, has won marked success and at the same time carried out the idea of thrift, which in recent years has been one of the great lessons of the day.
Mr. Petillo was born in Naples, Italy, October 21, 1866, and attended the public schools of his native land. He is a son of John and Anna (Meva) Petillo, both natives of Italy, the father a butcher by oc- cupation and both now deceased. As a young man Frank Petillo served for eighteen months in the Italian army, then assisted his father in his busi- ness until 1896. In that year the young man left his native land and came to America, locating in Red Bank the following year. Here he established a modest business in the buying and selling of second-hand furniture. The interest grew steadily, and he has gone forward without interruption along the same line of activity, until he now handles a very extensive trade, commanding the best patron- age. He stands among the successful men of the city.
Mr. Petillo married, in Naples, Italy, on August 27, 1896, Elizabeth Gattis, daughter of Anthony and Philomena Gattis, both now deceased, the father formerly mayor of a small town in Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Petillo have six children: Anna, now Mrs. Bizzarra; John; Dollie; Anthony; Mamie; and Fanie.
DOMINICK A. MAZZA-One of the leading shoe dealers of Red Bank, is Dominick A. Mazza, who has been a resident of the United States for the past twenty-six years.
Mr. Mazza is a son of Francesco and Filomena (Fragale) Mazza, both of whom were born at S. Petro Apostolo, Italy. The father was born in 1840, and the mother in 1846, and both are now deceased. Francesco Mazza was a prominent busi- ness man in his native city, owning a prosperous stationery store. He came to the United States in 1882, remaining for six years, but returning to Italy. Of the three sons and three daughters of Francesco and Filomena (Fragale) Mazza, all are now residents of Red Bank, except one son.
Dominick A. Mazza was born at S. Petro Apos- tolo, Italy, October 29, 1876, and attended the pub- lic schools of his native place. Thereafter he took a course in the trade school, leaving at the age of eighteen years. The following spring he came to the United States, landing here on April 27, 1895, and coming direct to Long Branch, New Jersey. He went to Philadelphia, where he worked in the shoe business for two years, then located permanently in Red Bank, New Jersey, in 1898. He opened a shoe store on White street in 1900, then shortly removed to No. 52 Broad street, where he remained for eight years. In 1908 he removed to his own building, located at No. 68 Broad street, where he is still conducting a prosperous business and commanding an excellent class of trade. He has followed the shoe business during all his experience here.
Mr. Mazza owns his own home at 250 Shrewsbury avenue. His business building at 68 Broad street, is a one-story structure. He not only conducts a retail shoe business, but conducts a modern repair department. He is a self-made man, and is the owner of several pieces of property, a good business man, active and public-spirited. He was the first to introduce modern machinery in the repairing of shoes. Always a leader, he has been a success.
Mr. Mazza is deeply interested in all public af- fairs, but in political matters thinks and acts in- dependently. During the World War he bore a prominent part in Liberty Bond and Red Cross activities, serving on the committee of the former. He is a member of the Independent Political Club.
Twenty years ago Mr. Mazza became a charter member of the Foresters of America, in which order he is still prominent, and he is a charter member of St. Anthanasius' Roman Catholic Church, at Red Bank. He is a trustee of the Holy Name So- ciety.
On April 30, 1911, Mr. Mazza married Benedetta Pace, daughter of Clement and Carmela (Fersolo) Pace, of Salermo, Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Mazza have five children: Frank G., born February 24, 1912; Clement D., born September 8, 1913; Filomena T., born June 24, 1915; Adelina E., born May 5, 1917; and Margareta M., born September 18, 1919.
DOMINIC MAIDA is a sterling representative of the Italian community. He was born at Rome,
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Italy, in October, 1879, the son of Vincent Maida, a prosperous farmer, and Pasqualina Ricca Maida. His parents live in the vicinity of Rome.
Mr. Maida received his education in the public schools of his native city. Under his father's guid- ance he became a practical farmer in a country where the science of agriculture is fully understood and appreciated. When he became of age, he left the paternal homestead to serve in the Italian army for two years as required by law. He was a mem- ber of the 72nd Infantry Regiment. At the con- clusion of his military service, he returned home and remained there engaged in farming with his father until the spring of 1907, when he married, and on the same day, May 29, set sail for America.
Mr. Maida landed in New York, and for five years conducted a fruit store on One Hundred and Eighty-second street. He then moved to Long Branch, New Jersey, and opened a fruit store there, but a year later sold his Long Branch business, bought twenty acres of land near Eatontown, and became a truck farmer. His property is on the road between Eatontown and Long Branch, and he has since increased his holding by the purchase of an adjoining tract of ten acres. He is noted for in- tensive and scientific methods of farming and for the high quality of his produce. He keeps his gar- dens irrigated by means of a small system of ploughed trenches, and the fruit and vegetable busi- ness he conducts is extensively patronized by the summer colonies along the shore. Mr. Maida has taken out his first naturalization papers and expects to become a citizen of the United States almost im- mediately. He and his family are members of Holy Trinity Catholic Church at Eatontown.
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Mr. Maida married Gemma Felice, a daughter of Pasqual and Katharina Felice, at Rome, Italy, May 29, 1907. His wife's father was a merchant of Rome; her brother is the well-known Dr. Felice, of Long Branch, New Jersey. Mr. and Mrs. Maida have four children: Vincent, born February 13, 1908, in New York City; Elviva, born December 29, 1910, in New York City; Robert, born May 21, 1913, in New York City; and Frank, born March 13, 1916, in Eatontown township, Monmouth county, New Jersey.
RALPH J. TOMAINO-In the grocery and fruit business in Monmouth county, New Jersey, Ralph J. Tomaino is well known, both as a retailer and in the commission end of the business. Mr. Tomaino is a son of Pasqualla and Josephine (Mazza) To- maino, both natives of Italy, and both now de- ceased. The father was long active in business in Italy.
Ralph J. Tomaino was born in the province of Catanzaro, Italy, August 21, 1885. Receiving his education in the public schools of his native land, he came to the United States in 1903, but remained only a few months, returning to Italy within the year. In 1908 he again came to this country and settled permanently in Red Bank. Establishing him- self as a grocery and fruit merchant, he was very
successful, and in 1921 erected a new place of busi- ness on Shrewsbury avenue, and now is a whole- saler exclusively. He is doing a very extensive business as a commission merchant.
For some years now an American citizen, Mr. Tomaino supports no party unreservedly, and gives his endorsement to the one which places the best candidates in the field. He was formerly a member of the Foresters of America for eight years, and since his residence in Red Bank has been a member of St. James' Church.
Mr. Tomaino married, in Red Bank, on June 5, 1915, Julia Rendini, who was born in Italy, July 31, 1896, and is a daughter of Alphonso and Mary (Casciello) Rendini, both now living, Mr. Rendini being a prominent horseman. Mr. and Mrs. Tomaino have three children: Patsy, born December 1, 1916; Josie, born December 3, 1917; and Alphonso, born January 19, 1919.
JOSEPH WEINROTH was born in Russia, March 14, 1884, the son of Jacob and Jennie (Isrial) Wein- roth, both deceased. At the age of six years Joseph Weinroth was brought by his parents to this coun- try, and upon the family's settling in New York City the lad entered the public schools of that place. Having decided to become a tailor upon leaving school, he apprenticed himself to the trade, which he worked at for about sixteen years in New York. In 1911 he removed to Englishtown, New Jersey, where he purchased a farm and engaged in agricultural pursuits, but subsequently sold the place and went to Brooklyn, remaining for a while, later returning to Englishtown, where in 1913 he estab- lished himself in the tailoring business, locating in his own building which he had constructed on property which he purchased from Dr. Applegate. In politics Mr. Weinroth is a Republican. He at- tends the Sons of Israel Synagogue, and is a mem- ber of the Freehold Hebrew Benefit Society.
Joseph Weinroth was united in marriage in New York City, with Rebecca Fliglman, a native of Roumania. Mr. and Mrs. Weinroth are the par- ents of seven children: Max, born July 26, 1908; Israel, born January 24, 1906; Lillian, born May 1, 1907; Goldie, born February 12, 1910; Clara, born September 16, 1911; Sylvia, born December 22, 1914; and Jacob, born November 16, 1919.
Mr. Weinroth is in every sense of the word a self-made man, and the success which he has achieved is due entirely to his own energy and fore- sight. To say that he is a good citizen is but to say that he is ever ready to do all in his power to promote the best welfare and truest progress of his adopted city.
HARRY BELGRAD-One of the successful men of Red Bank in mercantile lines is Harry Belgrad, who, for over thirteen years, conducted a thriving shoe business on West Front street in this borough.
Mr. Belgrad was born in Nowy-Dwor, Poland, August 7, 1880, and is a son of Hyman and Darbie Belgrad, both now deceased. His father was super-
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intendent of a starch factory in his native land. Ac- quiring his education in the public schools of Poland, Mr. Belgrad, as a young man, began the manufac- ture of shoes there. Joining the artillery in 1898, he served for four years, then in 1902 went to London, England, where he was employed for a period of six years. He then came to the United States, and coming immediately to New Jersey, located in Long Branch, where he remained for about six months. Thereafter, in 1908, he came to Red Bank, and established a shoe business on West Front street. Recently he bought Mr. Moss' sta- tionery and confectionery store on No. 28 West Front street, and has been very successful, giving up the shoe business entirely. In 1913, having been in this country five years, he was made a citizen of the United States.
Mr. Belgrad is a member of the Independent Order of Foresters, having held membership in that order for the past eleven years. For the same length of time he has also been a member of the Workmen's Circle of New York City. Politically he is independent, and he attends the Einzeret Synagogue of Red Bank.
On July 7, 1908, Mr. Belgrad married, in London, England, Minnie Belgrad, a cousin, who was born in Poland, March 2, 1885, a daughter of Isaac and Sarah Belgrad. Her father, who was a tailor in Russia, lived to the age of eighty-nine years, but both her parents are now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Belgrad have two children: Sarah, born February 10, 1910, and Yetta, born August 7, 1914, both of whom attend the public schools.
ANGELINA MENZZOPANE-One of the enter- prising business establishments of Highlands, New Jersey, is the thriving grocery store which is owned by Mrs. Menzzopane, in which her son, Salvatore, is her able assistant. Mrs. Menzzopane is a daugh- ter of Joseph and Nita (Constantina) Sansiveri, both natives of Italy.
Mrs. Menzzopane was born in Italy, November 1, 1860, and was educated in the schools of her native land. She was married there, January 26, 1881, and in the early nineties she came to the United States with her husband and two children. After residing for a time in Brooklyn, New York, the family came to Highlands. Here Mr. Menzzopane opened a shoe repair shop which he managed successfully until the year 1918, when he died. Upon the death of her husband, Mrs. Menzzopane established the present store, and with the assistance of her eldest son has developed a large and successful business. Mrs. Menzzopane is deeply interested in all public advance, and is independent in political views. She is a member of the Roman Catholic church. Her children are all filling useful and honored positions in life, and are as follows: Salvatore, born in Italy, July 18, 1889, and associated with his mother in business; Mamie, born in Italy, August 11, 1894, and now the wife of Frank Daniels; and Joseph, born in Brooklyn, New York, April 24, 1898, is a clerk in that city.
JACOB MORRIS FEINSTEIN-As proprietor of the popular cigar and stationery store at No. 15 West Front street, in Red Bank, Jacob M. Feinstein is widely known in this vicinity.
Mr. Feinstein is a son of Lazarus and Bertha Feinstein, both of whom were born in Russia, and are now deceased. The elder Mr. Feinstein was for years an instructor in the Hebrew language in the Hebrew school in New York City. In his native country he was a farmer, and came to the United States in 1890. He died in March, 1916. Of the four sons, one is now in the stationery business in Newark, one is an importer in Brooklyn, and one manufactures folding paper boxes, in New York, each being in business for himself. Of the three daughters, all of whom live in New York, two are married.
Jacob M. Feinstein was born in Russia, December 25, 1883, and received his education in the schools of his native land. Coming to the United States in 1896, he landed in New York, and for ten years was employed in that city as a cigar maker. Then he went to Texas, where he conducted a general store, later conducting a department store in St. Louis, Missouri, for one year. On March 14, 1919, he came to Red Bank, and here bought out John Marco, taking possession of his cigar and stationery store on Front street. He has been very successful thus far, and is going forward to greater success. In every branch of public endeavor Mr. Feinstein is interested. Politically he is independent. During the World War he was active in all movements for the support of the American Expeditionary Forces. He has been a member of the Loyal Order of Moose at Red Bank for two years, and has been a member of Adler's Young Men's Association, of New York City, for twenty-one years.
On December 19, 1911, in New York, Mr. Fein- stein married Ida Rachlin, daughter of Harold and Rose Miriam Rachlin, who was born in Russia. Both her parents were born and died in that coun- try. Mr. and Mrs. Feinstein have two children, both born in New York City: Harold, born Oct- ober 17, 1912; and Rose Miriam, born September 13, 1914.
HYMAN LEVINE - Indura, Poland, was the early home and birthplace of Hyman Levine, where he studied in the public schools and attended a trade school. He worked as a tailor in his old home and also in New York City where he arrived in 1906, aged nineteen years. His work in New York was with Marcus Brothers, on Canal street, where he remained seven years. Mr. Levine is one of the eleven children of Albert and Sarah Levine, both of Poland. Albert Levine was a shoe merchant with an establishment at Indura. Of Hyman Levine's five sisters and five brothers, all are living and six have made homes in the United States. One brother, Moses, is an officer in the Lithuanian army and has had what might be characterized a romantic career, although the word seems not quite strong enough-strenuous better expresses it. During the
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World War, he had about all the exciting and thril- ling experiences that go to make up a soldier's life. He was taken prisoner and sentenced to death, but escaped from his captors. Upon returning to his old outfit, he found that it had been completely wiped out. Officer Moses Levine has written a book and many military songs. Being master of six languages, he acted as interpreter on the Ger- man border.
In 1913, Hyman Levine removed to Red Bank, where he started in the cleaning and dyeing busi- ness, under the name, Red Bank Steam Dye Works. He had a partner, Max Leon. Three years later the partnership was dissolved and he went on with his work alone, finally settling at No. 116 Shrews- bury avenue, where he conducted a prosperous busi- ness, that of men's furnishings. For twelve years and over, he has been a member of the Workmen's Circle and is chairman of that organization. In 1914, he joined the Independent Order of Brith Abraham. In political faith he is an Independent, and a member of the Jewish synagogue, Red Bank.
Mr. Levine's wife, who was Miss Rose Levinsky, and whom he married in New York City, in 1913, was killed by an automobile accident in 1919. She was the daughter of Louis and Rebecca Levinsky, of Russia, but now living at Red Bank, where Mr. Levinsky is employed at the Red Bank Steam Dye Works. Albert Levine, the five year old son of Mr. Hyman Levine, died in 1920. Mr. Levine also has a little daughter, Esther Levine.
HARRY BUNIN began his business career at the early age of eleven in his native town, Minsk, on the Pripet and Beresina rivers, Russia. He learned his trade at the tailor's bench of his father's estab- lishment and at the present day he conducts his own business in a successful way at 31 West Front street, Red Bank. His father and mother were nat- ives of Minsk. They came with their son Harry to the United States in 1903. Six years later, the father, William Bunin, died. The mother, Mrs. Ser- ra (Chatok) Bunin, is now living at Belmar, New Jersey, where two sons, Max and Philip, live. The former is a painter by trade, the latter, in the tire business. Both are married. There are three sis- ters who are also married.
Having decided to make his home permanently in the United States, Harry Bunin took out his first papers two weeks after his arrival in this country, and in 1915, when he had settled in Red Bank, he received his citizenship papers. His first place of business in Red Bank was at No. 34 West Front street. At the end of a year he moved to his pres- ent location.
Mr. Bunin's marriage to Miss Shile Chazanow, took place in New York City, in 1915. The lady was also born in Russia, in 1893, the daughter of Abraham Chazanow, who was engaged in the print- ing and binding business. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Bunin are, William, Edith, and Ella. The latter was born in 1921.
ANGELO ANIELLO BIZZARRO - Descended from a prominent family in Italy, and now a suc- cessful barber in his adopted country, Angelo Ani- ello Bizzarro, of Red Bank, New Jersey, is repre- sentative of the American pioneer of today.
Mr. Bizzarro is a son of Sebastano and Mary (Sica) Bizzarro, who both spent their lives in Italy, their native land, and are now deceased. The father was a famous architect of Roccarainola, Italy.
Angelo A. Bizzarro was born in Roccarainola, Cas- erta, Italy, July 22, 1873, and received his education in the schools of that city. At the age of seventeen years he began life as a merchant in the city of Naples, three years later laying aside business, to join the Seventh Milano Cavalry. He served in the army for three years, as corporal in Nola, and was discharged in November, 1896. Returning at once to business, he remained in Italy until 1900, when he came to the United States. Here he conducted his own store in New York City for a period of four- teen years, being located at 341 St. Ann's avenue for ten years. In 1914 he sold his interests in New York, and located in Red Bank, first working in a shop at No. 101 Shrewsbury avenue. In 1916 he purchased a desirable property from Michael Ar- none, at No. 254 Shrewsbury avenue, and there erected his present fine building. The business, which consists of a barber and hairdressing shop, has made rapid strides, and Mr. Bizzarro is one of the successful men of the day in his line of effort.
In political matters Mr. Bizzarro acts independ- ently, supporting the man he believes best fitted to serve the people. During the World War he was active in all drives of a patriotic nature. He is a member of the Knights of Columbus and of the Foresters of America.
Mr. Bizzarro is a charter member of St. Anthony's Church, having joined the little group who first organized in 1917, and when the church edifice was started by Father Soriano, late in 1920, Mr. Bizzarro served as vice-president of the committee on build- ing and general construction. He is also vice-presi- dent of the Holy Name Society.
On February 18, 1897, Mr. Bizzarro married Anna Crispo, daughter of Gavino and Carolina (Colai- anni) Crispo. Her father was a prosperous mer- chant at Roccarainola, who died in 1894. The mother died in 1902. Mr. and Mrs. Bizzarro have seven children: Mary, born December 3, 1897, in Italy; Immaculata, born, also in Italy, September 18, 1899; Josephine, born in New York City, May 14, 1902, and died July 14, 1903; Anselmo, born March 8, 1904; Gilda, born January 26, 1906; Laura, born August 10, 1907; and Josephine, born Sep- tember 14, 1909; all the younger children having been born in New York.
JOSEPH SACCO, a merchant tailor of Red Bank, New Jersey, was born December 15, 1886, in Catan- zaro, Italy, son of Frank and Teresa (Mozza) Sacco. His father was a painter by occupation, and for seven years served in the Italian Army. Mr. Sacco attended the public schools of Italy, and in 1896
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came to the United States, locating at New York City, removing thence to Utica, New York, and in 1900, to Long Branch, New Jersey. During these years he had followed the occupation of florist for three years, and for a similar length of time had been engaged as a journeyman tailor. After locat- ing in Red Bank, Mr. Sacco formed a partnership with his uncle, and they continued in business as merchant tailors for eight years. Then Mr. Sacco purchased the interest of his uncle, and about the same time opened a factory in Long Branch. In 1921 he returned to Red Bank, and opened his own tailoring establishment, and has since continued very successfully. In politics, he is a Republican, and is a member of the Political Club of Red Bank, holding the office of treasurer. Mr. Sacco is also a member of the American Society.
He married, December 21, 1911, at Long Branch, Margaret Bruno, daughter of James and Rosa (Alberta) Bruno, and they are the parents of twin daughters, Rose and Margaret, born March 28, 1913; their son, Joseph, Jr., was born April 1, 1918.
JOSEPH CALABRESE, business man of Red Bank, New Jersey, was born in Bovino, Italy, April 10, 1891, son of Antonio Calabrese, a farmer, and native of Bovino, and Mary (Gabriel) Calabrese. When he was twelve years old, Mr. Calabrese be- came a resident of America, and attended the pub- lic schools of Newark. He went to work after com- pleting his schooling, first at the trade of carpenter, and then was employed in a pocket-book factory at Newark, later learning the barber trade in that city. In 1917, he located in Red Bank, working for P. Ken- nedy, and after a year's time opened a shop of his own, on Shrewsbury avenue. He returned to New- ark, where he also opened a shop, and for two years was located in Connecticut. Mr. Calabrese then returned to Red Bank, and is now the owner of one of the finest barber shops in that city.
Mr. Calabrese married, at Newark, May 5, 1912, Mary Barrasso, born May 30, 1888, in Italy, daugh- ter of Pasquale and Florence (Blasi) Barrasso.
DOMINICK CLEMENTE One of the promin- ent and up-to-date tailors of Red Bank is Dominick Clemente, whose shop is located at No. 15 East Front street. Mr. Clemente was born in Ansonia, Italy, November 1, 1889, and is a son of Raphael and Mary D. (Giromino) Clemente, who also be- came residents of the United States. Raphael Clemente was born in Ansonia, Italy. He was a railroad contractor with business in Cassino.
The children of Mr. and Mrs. Clemente are: Civita, wife of Louis D. Groeggio, of Red Bank; Angeline Palmeri, wife of Tony Sampoli, of Red Bank; and Dominick, of further mention. The father is now deceased, having died in Cassino, Italy, in 1890, but the mother now lives with her son. Coming to America in 1907, Mr. Clemente located first in New York City, where he remained for two years, working at his trade, which he learned in his native land. Going thereafter to Utica, New
York, he remained there for seven years, and after- wards worked for a time in Rochester and Buffalo. In 1914 he came to Red Bank, entering the employ of the Eisner Company, where he worked until 1920, then opened a tailoring establishment of his own in Long Branch. In 1921, on the first day of January, Mr. Clemente founded his present business in Red Bank, and has made a most promising beginning. He does a general tailoring business, also cleaning and pressing, in fact everything that comes within the province of the merchant tailor.
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