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Mr. Clemente is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and with his family also, is a member of the Italian Catholic church of Red Bank.
On November 4, 1909, Mr. Clemente married Paul- ine Polumbo, who was also born in Italy. They have five children: Mary, born November 9, 1910; Raphael, born January 2, 1913; Florence, born July 12, 1915; Arta, born January 3, 1920; and Gloria, born November 4, 1921.
ROSARIO SCIARABBA-A resident of Red Bank for the past two years, and for one year pro- prietor of his own barber shop, Rosario Sciarabba is now considered one of the prominent men of the community in his profession.
Mr. Sciarabba was born in Palermo, Italy, May 23, 1886, and is a son of Antonio and Agnello (Francesca) Sciarabba, both natives of Italy. The father, who was born in 1852, was in the employ of the Italian government for a period of thirty-two years, but is now deceased. The mother was born in 1866, and is now still living. As a boy Mr. Sciar- abba attended the public schools of Palermo, and also attended art school in Messina, after which he worked at his present trade in his native city, until 1909. Then coming to the United States he located in New York City, where he remained until 1914, and while in New York City, worked two years at Terminal Barber Shop, at Waldorf Astoria Hotel, and in the Western Union Building, 195 Broadway. During the year he returned to Italy for a visit of six months. Previous to returned he owned his own shop. Coming then to Red Bank, he was employed in the barber shop of Mr. Carotenuto for two years, thereafter establishing his present business at No. 114 Monmouth street. He is well liked in this com- munity, and his friends are assured that his success is only a matter of time. He has a modern place, well equipped, and well located. While in New York City Mr. Sciarabba was a member of the Sons of Italy, and is widely interested in the progress of his fellow-countrymen and their Americanization He is a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church of Red Bank.
On January 24, 1907, Mr. Sciarabba married Helen Cangelosi, who was born in Italy, in 1887, and is a daughter of Frank and Oliva (Consetta) Cangelosi, both born in Italy, and still living. The father was for many years in the clothing business there. Mr. and Mrs. Sciarabba have six children: Frances, born October 8, 1907; Antonio, born October 30, 1909;
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Frank, born May 9, 1911; Jasper, born February 18, 1913; Joseph, born November 22, 1914; and Con- cetta, born January 1, 1919. Mr. Sciarabba has one brother, Giusto, and two sisters, Anna and Mary, all residents of New York City.
JOSEPH FERRARO, born November 16, 1889, at Naples, Italy, son of Joseph and Matilda Ferraro, received his education in the public schools of his native land and when fifteen years of age came to the United States. He was located in New York City for seventeen years, engaged in tailoring, and at the end of this time removed to Highlands, New Jersey, where he opened his own shop on First ave- nue and has since successfully continued there. Mr. Ferraro is a Democrat, and is actively interest- ed in that party's affairs.
Mr. Ferraro married, June 26, 1915, in New York City, Emily Settanni, born at Naples, April 20, 1890, daughter of Angelo and Carmela Settanni, and they are the parents of two children: Matilda, born April 2, 1916; Ludina, born June 26, 1918. The family attend the Italian Catholic church.
MICHELE DEL JINDICE-Taking a practical part in the business life of the community, and highly skilled in his chosen calling, Michele Del Jindice is winning the respect and confidence of the people of Red Bank, New Jersey. He is a son of Antonio and Antonette (Pequalla) Del Jindice, both natives of Italy and still residents of that country, the father being a tailor by occupation.
Michele Del Jindice was born in the province of Maddalone, Italy, in January, 1888, and received a thorough training in the essentials of education in the public schools of his native city. He came to the United States in 1910, locating in the city of Brooklyn, New York, where he was employed as a barber for about eight years. He left Brooklyn in 1914 and went to Danbury, Connecticut. Early in 1918 he came to Red Bank, New Jersey, and worked at his trade here for several months. Before the end of the year, however, he struck out for himself, opening his own barber shop on Shrewsbury avenue. He has thus far enjoyed marked success, conducting a high-class shop and catering to the best patron- age, and his future seems assured. In the public affairs of his adopted country Mr. Del Jindice takes a deep interest, and politically is an Independent. He is a member of St. Antonio's Church.
Mr. Del Jindice married, in Brooklyn, New York, in 1911, Rosie Pasquarella, who was born in Italy, and is a daughter of Dominick and Mary (Scarela) Pasquarella, both natives of Italy and prosperous farming people there. Mr. and Mrs. Del Jindice have five children: Antonette, born December 22, 1912; Mamie, born February 5, 1914; Florence, born October 11, 1916; Reitta, born October 6, 1917; and Michele, Jr., born February 5, 1921. Mr. Del Jin- dice has two sisters.
HARRY LIBOVSKY, enterprising merchant of Red Bank, New Jersey, was born December 13,
1888, in Minsk, Russia. He is the son of Morris Libovsky, born in Russia in 1866, now living in Spottswood, New Jersey, and Annie Libovsky, born in Russia in 1863. When he was eleven years old Mr. Libovsky came to the United States and for fourteen years was employed in the fur business in New York City. In 1913 he located in Red Bank and there opened a dry-goods business of his own on Shrewsbury avenue. His success has been very satisfactory and he has now built a building for his business and has also built his own home. He is a Republican in politics and a member of the A. B. A. Lodge of Red Bank.
On December 27, 1905, Mr. Libovsky married, at Helmetta, New Jersey, Sophia Hoffman, born De- cember 25, 1888, at Poland, daughter of Meyer and Bessie (Starkman) Hoffman. Their children are: Meyer, born October, 1906; Gertrude, born Decem- ber 24, 1908; Samuel, born May 22, 1911; Rose, born June 27, 1920.
SALVATORE CAROTENUTO, who has for the past fifteen years been one of the most popular bar- bers of Red Bank, was born in Naples, Italy, December 28, 1887, and is a son of Michael and Christina (Villaran) Carotenuto. His father and mother were both born in Italy, in 1856. The father was a machinist by occupation, and when a young man served in the Italian Army. He is now deceased, but the mother is still living.
Acquiring his education in the public schools of his native land, Mr. Carotenuto came to the United States in the year 1899, and worked in New York City for a period of seven years. He then came to Red Bank, 1906, and entered the employ of C. Paulson, of this place, with whom he remained for three years. Mr. Carotenuto then opened his own barber shop in Fair Haven, where he con- tinued for two years and a half, then returning to Red Bank, established his own shop in the Childs building here, on Broad street. He prospered, and gained an extensive clientele among the leading men of the community, then in 1916 his place was ruined by fire. Removing, however, to No. 4 Broad street, he resumed business immediately, and is still con- sidered one of the most prominent men in this field of activity, in Red Bank. Mr. Carotenuto thinks and acts independently in political affairs, and has never sought political preferment. He is a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, and is a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church.
On September 25, 1915, Mr. Carotenuto married, in Red Bank, Jennie Alterisio, who was born in Benevenuto, Italy, in 1892. Mrs. Carotenuto is a daughter of Germano and Rose Alterisio, who were both born in Italy, in 1851, and are both still living. Her father was a shoe manufacturer in Italy, and also served as jail warden. Mr. and Mrs. Caroten- uto have three children: Michael, born July 80, 1916; Salvatore, Jr., born February 19, 1919; and Chris- tina. The family resides at No. 12 Front street. Mr. Carotenuto has two brothers and five sisters, all now living, and all but one residents of Red Bank.
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GUISEPPE BRUNO, of the firm of Surace & Santa; Joseph, deceased; Elizabeth, deceased; An- Bruno, of Red Bank, New Jersey, was born March thony, who is a machinist, and lives at Egg Harbor, New Jersey; Joseph Michael, deceased; Lena, de- ceased; Joseph, and Frank, the two younger sons, residing at home. 23, 1892, in Italy, son of Cosimo and Teresa (Ce Verini) Bruno, both natives of Italy, where the for- mer was a merchant until his death in 1903; he is survived by his wife who makes her home in the old country. After attending school in Italy, young FRANK GRANDINETTI is a native of Italy, having been born in Calabria, Italy, October 18, 1879. He is a son of John and Rose (Tomeno) Grandinetti. He has one brother, Peter, and one sister, Mary, who married Phillip Grandinetti. His father was a carpenter. Bruno came to America, settling the same year in Red Bank, where he is now among the successful business men. He was first employed as a tailor in the factory of Eisner & Company. After five years he formed a partnership with R. Buffi and they engaged in the wholesale grocery business, continuing until 1921 when Mr. Bruno sold his in- terest and became a partner of Mr. Surace in the same line.
Mr. Bruno is unmarried and in his political views is independent of any party. He attends St. An- tonio's Church in Red Bank, and contributes to its support.
DOMENICO DEMARCO For seventeen years & resident of Red Bank, Domenico Demarco has built up a business in the tailoring field, which is one of the prosperous interests of the community. Mr. Demarco was born at Antanimina, Reggio, Calabria, in southern Italy, November 11, 1869, and is a son of Michael and Frances Demarco, who are both now deceased.
Mr. Demarco received an excellent education in his native country, having been graduated from Liceo College, at Reggio, Italy. He later learned the trade of tailor, and entered business for himself, in his native town. Thereafter, having served for the required three months in the Italian Army, and having received his honorable discharge, he came to the United States early in the year 1900, locating first in New York City. There he worked at his trade for four years, after which he came to Red Bank. Coming here in 1904, he was first employed by Sigmund Eisner, with whom he remained for nine years. At the end of that time he opened his own business here, and has since done general tailor- ing, both ladies' and men's apparel. He worked on. a small scale at first, but his business increased ex- tensively, and in 1919 he enlarged his operations by establishing a factory which is now a thriving plant, employing ten operatives. They do both custom and stock work, but specialize in custom work of the finest quality. Mr. Demarco owns the building, and has very recently improved it, by the addition of fine show windows, reception room, etc. In connection with this principal interest, Mr. De- marco is a stockholder in the Curtice Miller Com- pany, and the Hyman Company, both of Chicago, and is also a stockholder in a leading bank in Italy. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church, and is one of the founders of the Italian church in Red Bank.
In 1889 Mr. Demarco married, in Italy, Santa Murdaca, and they are the parents of eight children, of whom four are living: Nicholas, who married Josephine Miffey, and has one daughter, Elanore
He received his early education in the public schools of Italy. In 1896, after his studies were completed, he decided to leave Italy and come to the United States. He obtained employment on a farm at Long Branch, and spent one summer in general farm work. For the next two years he served as a life guard, at a bathing beach during the summer. An opportunity then presented itself, by means of which he became a gardener on the es- tate of Sanford Rose. He spent two years on this estate, and then accepted a position on the bathing beach, for Senator Guggenheimer.
In 1914, not satisfied with his activities, Mr Grandinetti established himself in business as a painting contractor. He had acquired a knowledge of this business, by working for various people, and his business activities now consist of painting, dec- orating, and general work. At present, Mr. Gran- dinetti employs from five to eight assistants in his painting business. He is a Mason of the third de- gree, and belongs to Alba Lodge, New York, No. 891. He is also a member of the Sons of Italy, of which he was for eighteen years the financial secre- tary. He belongs to the Master Painters' Associa- tion.
Frank Grandinetti married Josephine Mazza, at Long Branch, September 20, 1903. Mr. and Mrs. Grandinetti have six children, John, Anthoy, Eu- gene, Joseph, Rose, and Helen.
JOSEPH GUZZI-A native of Italy, Mr. Guzzi has had a long and varied business career in the United States. He was born in Calabria, Italy, on June 2, 1880. His parents were Samuel and Felicia (Torichia) Guzzi.
He received his education in the public schools of Italy. When his school days were over, he worked as a mason, learning the trade, until at the age of twenty-one he was called upon for military service. He entered the Italian Army and was assigned to the Coast Artillery, in which he was chiefly em- ployed in repairing forts and military property. Af- ter three years, he received his discharge, and de- cided to come to the United States. He landed at New York, October 20, 1903, and spent four months working in that city. He then went to Geneva, New York, where he was employed on railroad work, laying tracks. This work, however, proved unsuit- able, and he obtained a position as a mason at an iron foundry. After holding this position for three months, he decided to establish himself in a business
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of his own. This he did, confining his work to the cutting of stone and the building of cellars, but six months later he was offered a position at Ithaca, New York, which he decided to accept. Accordingly he gave up his business and went to Ithaca, where he assumed charge of laying out the masonry work for the American Chair Company's building there. This work engaged his attention for a year, and, when it was completed, Mr. Guzzi established him- self once more in a business of his own, this time in New York City, specializing in contract work. In 1907, he decided to leave New York, and moved to Long Branch where he now has a general mason- ry contracting business. Mr. Guzzi has built many fine buildings in Long Branch. In addition to his general work as a contractor, he manufactures ce- ment blocks, both for his own use in his business, and for sale to other contractors.
In politics, Mr. Guzzi is a Republican. He be- came a citizen of the United States in January, 1913. He is a member of the Odd Fellows, the Foresters of America, and the Star of Italy.
Joseph Guzzi married Rose Arabia in Italy, in 1898. Mr. and Mrs. Guzzi have nine children.
BENDET ROSENBLUM was born at Suwalki, Poland, on July 15, 1862, and is a son of Joseph and Ethel Rosenblum. His father, who was born in Poland, was a merchant during his life. His mother, also born in Poland, died there before Mr. Rosen- blum's father and the rest of the family came to the United States in 1882. The elder Mr. Rosenblum died in New York City. Mr. Rosenblum has two brothers, one of whom is a lawyer and the other a merchant. They both live in New York City. Mr. Rosenblum also has three sisters, all of whom are married.
Mr. Rosenblum was privately educated in Poland, and is an accomplished linguist, being the master of no less than five languages. When his studies were completed, Mr. Rosenblum became associated with his father, who was a man of some prominence in the merchandise business, and worked for him until the panic occurred in 1882. He then decided to seek his fortune in a new country, and came to the United States, locating in New York City, where he re- mained until 1891, when he moved to Highlands, New Jersey. He was the first merchant to estab- lish himself at Highlands, and he has had a long and honorable career in the city of his adoption. He bought the Cholera-Morbus Hospital at Sandy Hook from the government, and had it moved to Highlands by boat. He has been the originator of many public-spirited movements for civic improve- ment. Among other praise-worthy undertakings he organized the system of street lighting, and the Highlands Fire Department, which has a splendid equipment, costing $3,000. Among other improved appliances for fire fighting the company has a hand pump, various chemical fire fighting devices, and a compressed water system. In 1900 Mr. Rosenblum was instrumental in having Highlands incorporated, with a population of 1,228. Mr. Rosenblum has now
taken his brother-in-law into partnership with ' He has acquired an enviable reputation as a better man, and is no less popular socially than le i among his business associates. Mr. Rosenblum i an Orthodox Hebrew. In politics he is a Red lican.
Mr. Rosenblum married, in March, 1901, in Je York City, Goldie Hirsh, who was born in Ena and is a daughter of Isaac P. Hirsh, who wu d born in Russia. Both her father and ber mode are now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Rosenblum han ยป children.
MORRIS KALISH-With a rarely thorough comprehensive preparation, and with metropolita experience in both the mercantile and reseand branches of his profession, Morris Kalish is ca ducting, in Red Bank, one of the most modern progressive pharmacies which this borough hus en had within its bounds.
Mr. Kalish was born in Vilna, Russia, Decentz 17, 1888, and is a son of Bernard and Sadie (Such Kalish. The father, who was also born in Vi was a celebrated physician in his native land, bei now deceased. Three daughters now reside in Na York City. After attending the Gymnasium in la sia, Mr. Kalish came to the United States in 10. He took a course at preparatory school, then enteni Columbia University, in New York City, for t study of chemistry, and during this time wu @ ployed in a New York pharmacy. He was gr+ ated with high honors, being prize student in der istry, in 1910, receiving the degree of Ph. C. l 1909 Mr. Kalish established his own business, i New York City, under the name Kalish Drug Cor- pany, soon branching out with a second store, IL both these stores he still owns. From 1917 : 1919, inclusive, he was engaged in laboratory w and the exportation of chemicals, in connection his drug business. Remaining in New York City til December, 1920, Mr. Kalish then came to Be Bank and purchased Katsin's pharmacy, and, mar ing extensive improvements, has since carried a the business most successfully, inaugurating t same methods which prevail in his New York store
Mr. Kalish finds his favorite relaxation in mus: and is a celloist of more than ordinary note. He has played in concerts and has organized a strict quartette, his name having been a leading one in : number of musical events of recognized merit.
In 1917 Mr. Kalish married Anna Borode daughter of the late Jacques Borodkin, musical c= ector of Manhattan Opera House, and formerly ds ector of the Imperial Musicians' Society, of Pett grad. He was a graduate of the St. Petersbey Conservatory of Music, and also of the Paris Co- servatory, winning high degrees in his profession 3 both schools. He married Sophie Leff, and of the two sons and two daughters one son is also an # complished musician. Mr. and Mrs. Kalish han one child, Juliene, born August 23, 1918, who show: a remarkable hereditary talent for music, althong only three years of age.
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FRANK MARUCCI-Among the leading mer- chants of Spring Lake, New Jersey, is Frank Mar- uccci. Since coming to this community in 1900, Mr. Marucci has identified himself with all concerns of public moment, and has always given his earnest aid to every movement looking to the advancement of the interests of the community. He has made his own way in life, by dint of indefatigable indus- try and persistency, and has established a reputa- tion for ability and integrity, as well as for attain- ing that high degree of financial success, which is the fitting reward of such effort.
Frank Marucci, his grandfather, married Dor- othea DeLacce, and they were the parents of: Wil- liam, who died in New York City; Candidate, de- ceased; Orazio, of further mention; Tido, a postal clerk at Riccia, Italy; Bernard, deceased, formerly professor of music at Torino, Italy.
Orazio Marucci, son of Frank and Dorothea (De Lacce) Marucci, and father of Frank Marucci, of further mention, was of Italian birth, and came to this country at the age of thirty-five years, settling first in Long Branch, New Jersey, later at New York City, and still later at Spring Lake, New Jer- sey, where he started the tailoring business with his son, Frank. He was a great lover of music, and came to Asbury Park in 1895, where he played the trombone for James Bradley. He also went with the Long Branch militia to Philadelphia at the time of the Centennary. Mr. and Mrs. Marucci were the parents of the following children: Otto, who is engaged in the real estate business at Spring Lake, served in the Spanish-American War, and was captain of the military reserves at Spring Lake during the World War; Erminie, deceased; Judith, deceased; Hercules, deceased; Frank, of further mention; Dante, deceased; and Judith, deceased.
Having been brought to this country by his par- ents when he was very young, Frank Marucci at- tended the public schools of New York City where his parents lived for a time, later removing to Long Branch, New Jersey, where he continued his stud- ies, and still later to New York City, where he learned the tailor's trade. Subsequently he came to Spring Lake, establishing himself in this par- ticular line of business at No. 1112 Third avenue. The business consistently grew, and has developed to its present size through the untiring efforts of Mr. Marucci, Sr., of previous mention, and that of his son, Frank.
Frank Marucci is a director of the General In- vestment Company of Spring Lake, and gives much of his time to furthering the interests of this or- ganization. In politics he is a staunch Democrat, and has been councilman of this borough since 1916. He has been a member of the board of the Fire- men's Relief Association for nine years, and has served as assistant fire chief. During the World War Mr. Marucci was a member of the Spring Lake Company, of the State Military Reserves. He is affiliated with Ocean Lodge, No. 39, Free and Accep- ted Masons, of which he is past master; and Knights of the Golden Eagle, of which he is past chief.
At Spring Lake, New Jersey, March 15, 1910, Frank Marucci was united in marriage with Martha E. Stillwell, daughter of George and Sarah E. (White) Stillwell. Mr. and Mrs. Marucci are the parents of two children: Maria D., born August 17 1912; Washington Lafayette, born June 29, 1918.
NATHAN WEINSTEIN, an enterprising and progressive young man, has made a place for him- self in the business world of Monmouth county, and is bearing a part in the general progre .... He comes of a family prominent in business in Russia, but all are residents of this country now.
David Weinstein, Mr. Weinstein's father, was for many years a general contractor in Russia, but in 1898 he came to the United States and entered the fruit business in New York City. In 1904, he brought his wife and five children from Russia, and they settled in New York City, where he roundeJ out a successful career. David Weinstein married Passie -, and they are the parents of the fol- lowing children: Nathan, of further mention; Mor- ris, who resides in Detroit, Michigan, and is in the moving picture business; William, a shoe salesman in New York City; Lena, the wife of Alexander Davis, a sample suit maker of New York; and Ida, wife of Max Simon, who is a fur merchant in New York.
Nathan Weinstein was born in Polaine, Russia, June 5, 1890, this being a small community near the city of Berducheve. Attending the schools of his native place until coming to the United States in 1904, he completed his studies in the public schools of New York City. His first business position was with Katz Brothers, leather merchants of that city, in the capacity of salesman, and he remained with this concern for four years. Mr. Weinstein then started in the harness and leather business for him- self, in New York City, and carried the interest forward very prosperously for about four years, then sold out and came to Long Branch. Here he purchased the long established harness business of Gilbert White, one of the oldest and best known enterprises of its kind in Monmouth county, located at No. 226 Broadway. Since acquiring this business Mr. Weinstein has remodeled the building extensive- ly, and in connection with the leather business, as it was formerly handled, he also deals in all kinds of automobile supplies and accessories. He is doing a very large business, and is among the leaders in his field in a wide section.
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