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Mr. Neimark is an orthodox Jew and belongs to the Congregation of Israel at Long Branch. In poli- tics, he is a Democrat. He has served for five years as a member of the board of health. He has also been elected borough councilman. He has be- longed to the Red Men for eight years.
He married Sophia Broginsky in Brooklyn, New York, November 28, 1907. Mrs. Neimark is a daughter of Abraham and Reba Broginsky, and was born at Kief in Russia. Her father was a mer- chant. Both of her parents are now dead. Mr. and Mrs. Neimark have three children: Reba, born Sep- tember 1, 1909; Ida, born May 30, 1911; and Mer- riam, born March 15, 1918.
JOSEPH SCHERI is a Calabrian, having been born near Catanzaro, Italy, July 23, 1885. He is a son of Antonio and Rosa (Corado) Scheri. His father was a farmer who came to America and died in New York City in 1898. His mother, Rosa (Cor- ado) Scheri, was born in Italy in 1852, and died at Long Branch, New Jersey, in 1918. Mr. Scheri attended school at Maggisamo, Italy. When his school days were over he became a carpenter and, still later, a farmer. In 1902, he decided that he
would come to America whither his parents had preceded him. Arriving here in the same year, he obtained a position at the Arcade Hotel in Long Branch. In 1909, he became chief gardener for Mr. Riker of Long Branch and continued in this posi- tion until 1915 when he became the foreman of Mr. W. A. Eisele's nursery, a position he still oc- cupies.
Mr. Scheri is an ardent politician and a man of influence. He is a member of the Sons of Italy, Branch 796, and belongs to the Holy Trinity Cath- olic Church of Long Branch. Mr. Scheri, who is unmarried, has a brother, Patsy, who is also a gar- dener, and the brothers live together at 248 Chel- sea avenue, Long Branch. Their garden does them great credit, exemplifying the rare taste and skill of Italian gardeners working in the congenial air and with the real opportunities offered by Monmouth county.
SAMUEL AGELOFF-'One of the progressive young men of Red Bank is Samuel Ageloff, who came to this country as a youth of eighteen years and has achieved an independent position through his own efforts. He is a son of George and Rachael (Liebman) Ageloff. His father, who was a mer- chant, is now deceased, but his mother is still liv- ing.
Mr. Ageloff was born in Vitebsk, Russia, in Octo- ber of 1888, and attended the schools of his native land, then at the age of eighteen years came to the United States. Attending the schools of New York City for a short time, he also attended evening high school while employed during the day. He soon established himself in the printing business in New York, and following this line of effort independently for about ten years, he was also identified with a large printing plant there in the capacity of fore- man. Coming to Red Bank in 1921, Mr. Ageloff struck out in a new field, opening an attractive shop with a fine stock of ladies' and children's apparel. This is located at No. 15 East Front street, under the name of "The Model Shop." Mr. Ageloff has made a most auspicious beginning, the outlook for the future being very promising. His partner, Mr. S. Kislin, is also an enterprising and progressive man of the day in Red Bank. Mr. Ageloff keeps in touch with the advance of the times, and politically is an Independent. He was formerly a member of the Order of Brith Abraham, and is now a mem- ber of the Hebrew synagogue.
In 1910, in New York City, Mr. Ageloff married Annie Cohen, who was born in Russia, and is a daughter of Samuel and Rae Cohen, both natives of Russia, never leaving the land of their birth. The father is a carpenter by occupation, and the mother is now deceased. Mr. and Mrs. Ageloff have three children: Harry, Ruby, and Ray.
ROCCO MAZZEI-In 1915, Mr. Mazzei estab- lished himself in the shoe business in Matawan, New Jersey, as a result of twelve years of earnest labor, untiring energy and a grim determination to suc-
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Rocco Mazzei was born in Calvello, Italy, Sep- tember 12, 1885, the son of John and Ruth (Labe- tina) Mazzei. After completing his education in the public schools of his native place he entered the shoe business. Six years later, in 1903, he came to this country and continued in the same particular line of business, subsequently establishing himself in the shoe business in Matawan, December 1, 1915. Mr. Mazzei is affiliated with the Knights of Colum- bus and attends the Catholic church of Matawan.
At Jersey City, New Jersey, December 7, 1905, Rocco Mazzei was united in marriage with Mary Macoleno, daughter of Paul and Camillo (Magdear) Macoleno. Mr. and Mrs. Mazzei are the parents of seven children: Lena, born November 9, 1906; Camillo, born March 5, 1910; Ruth, born May 6, 1911; Lewis, born August 3, 1915; Jeannette, born October 9, 1917; Paul, born January 29, 1919; and Antoinette, born June 27, 1921.
Such is the life of Rocco Mazzei, a self-made man, starting in this country poor in finances but rich in shrewdness and foresight, traits which go to make up the successful man. He has always been found among the loyal supporters of progressive movements for his community's welfare, and when opportunity has offered he has been ready to aid those less fortunate than himself. From unfavor- able circumstances he has won success, a splendid example of a product of democratic institutions.
BENJAMIN ALPERIN-One of the most attrac- tive delicatessen stores in Red Bank is located at No. 20 Broad street, the proprietor being Benjamin Al- perin, who succeeded Benjamin Blom just before the end of the year 1920.
Mr. Alperin was born in Austria, September 25, 1879, and is a son of Albert and Rose Alperin. He was brought to the United States as a child of two years, and the family located first in Virginia, thereafter living in New York City. Receiving his early education in the public schools of New York, Mr. Alperin matriculated for Columbia University, then later, in 1910, entered business in Petersburg, Virginia. Later on he removed to Bristol, Virginia, then came to Red Bank in 1906. Here he built, on the west side of Shrewsbury avenue, a double store with apartments above, the first structure of this description to be erected in Red Bank. He was then traveling for the American and Union News Companies, with whom he was associated for a period of seven years. In 1917 he made a radical change in his line of business activity, purchasing the Laug Candy Shop, and permanently retiring from the road. This store he conducted until he took over his present business. On December 27, 1920, Mr. Alperin purchased the delicatessen shop theretofore conducted by Benjamin Blom, and im- mediately made a complete change in the conduct of the establishment. He caters to the most epi- curean patrons, and his stock and equipment em- brace the most up-to-date ideas and materials. The place has been completely renovatedl and is most attractive in every way. Mr. Alperin is fast becom-
ing famous for his specialty, delicate hams which he prepares by his own formula, one little known in the United States. He also manufactures his own mayonnaise, which he produces for the wholesale as well as the retail trade, and which he distributes throughout the east, and as far west as St. Louis, Missouri. This. also is prepared by his own for- mula. In the short time since Mr. Alperin took over this business he has taken great strides towards large and permanent success, and the many friends whom he has made in Red Bank are con- vinced that he will win a high position in his field of endeavor.
Mr. Alperin is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, Independent Order of Brith Abraham, and of the Red Bank Business Men's Association, and takes a deep interest in all public progress.
He married, in 1908, Hannah Cohn, of New York City, and they have three children: Miriam E., Alberta C., and Ralph M. S.
GEORGE LINZMAYER, JR., is a son of George Linzmayer, Sr., who was born in Austria, in 1841, married Barbara Fleischman, born in Austria, in 1841, and later came to the United States, locating in Elizabeth, New Jersey, where he followed the trade of butcher learned in the old country.
George Linzmayer, Jr. was born in Elizabeth, New Jersey, August 3, 1865, but later the family moved to Freneau, New Jersey, where the lad attended pub- lic schools. He began business life in Washington Market, New York, and became a dealer in meat and produce. In 1885 he moved to Jersey City, New Jersey, and engaged in the live stock business until 1905. He then retired to a farm in Freneau, there remaining until 1909. In 1910 he started a butcher shop in Matawan, New Jersey, but four years later retired. In 1920 he again started a meat business in Matawan, where he is at present engaged.
Mr. Linzmayer married, in New York, November 27, 1888, Louise Dietrich, born in Baden-Baden, Ger- many, May 1, 1864, and they are the parents of five children, all born in Matawan: Matilda Bar- bara, born May 4, 1890; Georgiana, born July 12, 1893; Joseph, -born November 21, 1894; George J., born May 4, 1901; Frank, born February 16, 1904.
MICHELE SABINE is a merchant of Keansburg, New Jersey, where he conducts a store for general merchandise. He was born in Italy, July 24, 1884, the son of Frank and Rose Sabine. Mr. Sabine was a professor in a school in Italy.
Having come to this country at an early age, Michele Sabine attended public schools in Hoboken, New Jersey. He later began a general merchan- dise business there, where he remained for twenty years or until 1913, when he removed to Keansburg. He then opened the department store which he now conducts in a most successful manner. In poli- tics he is a Democrat, and with his family attends St. Ann's Church.
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BIN JAMIN WAL.AMUD - One of the mo :: thriving useful industries of Long Branch is the laige mudrin laundry in the West End, which is varued on by Benjamin Walamud, and is doing a wty compuchemave business.
M: Walamud was born in Sekuran, Russia, Oct- olat 1b, 1888, and was educated in the grammar and high schools of his native land, coming to Am- cifra in 1906. His first employment in this country was in a laundry in New York City, he remaining. however, for only six months before he struck out lu himself in the same line of business. Disposing of his Interests later, he became identified with the Hotel Biltmore, of New York City, as manager of then laundry, and remained in this capacity until 1017 He then came to Long Branch, New Jersey, where he established the Hollywood Laundry Com- paus which was incorporated on May 10, 1917, the por mel of the company being as follows: Presi- Im Solomon Frey; treasurer, David Elting; secre-
2Ly and manager, Benjamin Wallad Fous e: : modest surroundings cz a small sai zi Brick ballding on Edwards avesse, the kus son: BERgrew those quarters. and in 1919 che ze (me : assay which was formerly camed 2: :: 28+2:2 Tb the Hollywood Hocei, :Ber par: to pics location in the West End, a EDIT DET! sore developed this combined bex ErFur. tot Basses Low being one of the z .:: porze: if as God on the coast of Moms de ssssss to the main business they a ift work of Che; Vail, handling this business & cer Le same of be Vail Laundry. They sow @ PCy sty people aod have four deliveries LE equipment u thoseagily modern in every Respec &: :: evicences by key large flat-work iroze. : che later: des.gz which turns out 25,000 fuktig FECE: & CET.
A: the active head of this business, Mr. Waluz is widely known in this section and recognized # & prominent and successful man of the day. Hes a member of The New Jersey State Laundry Att cation. Politically he is an Independent, and tahs no leasing pas: in public affairs. He is a menke of the Improved Order of Red Men, the Your Me !. 's Hebrew Association, and Bethel Temple
W .. Walamud married, in June, 1916, Margue -. and they reside at No. 12 University plaz Long Branch.
LEWIS SCHWARTZ One of the prominex business men. of Red Bank, New Jersey, who ms only is achieving success, but is bearing a leading pert in all community effort, is Lewis Schwartz. wh wa- born in Russia. in 1567. and came to the United State- a & young man. alone and friendless, : make his way in the world as best he might.
Having received some education in his native lan.i. Mr. Schwartz went to work immediately upe: arriving upon our shores. locating first in Red Bank. New Jersey, and learning the language and customi of the new country by contact with the world ans shrewd observation of events as they passed. H: remained on the Jersey coast, accepting whateve: employment came to hand, and living at several different points. He finally settled permanently i: Redi Bank, and has become a successful business man. Beginning in a modest way, he has worked out his own problems, and now carries on an ex- tensive business as a dealer in new and second- hand furniture, making a specialty of stoves, it which he is understood to be one of the largest dealers in Monmouth county. His principal store and storage place are at Nos. 108-110 West Front street, where he occupies two floors in height and the double store on the ground floor, also a large storage and sales room on Maple avenue. In addi- tion to his regular furniture stock, new and second- hand, he carries a very large stock of antiques. conducting a repair department as well, and re- finishing and repairing all kinds of crippled furni- ture.
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Early in his residence in the United States, Mr. Schwartz became an American citizen, and his spirit of Americanism is one of his most prominent char- acteristics. During the World War he was one of the leaders in all work in support of the American Expeditionary Forces. He served on many com- mittees, and his family united with him in patriotic activities. In all charitable work he is most liberal and openhanded, giving cordial support to every advance movement. He is a member of the Inde- pendent Order of B'rith Abraham.
Mr. Schwartz married Ida Levy, who is now deceased. Their three children are: Gertrude, who is now the wife of Milton A. Sigfred; Sadie, wife of Harry N. Caplin; and Maurice, who is engaged in the automobile business in Red Bank, and a sketch of whom appears elsewhere in this work. The family resides on Monmouth street.
LEON RUECKHAUS-Long experienced in the production of clothing in both Europe and in the United States, Leon Rueckhaus, of Red Bank, New Jersey, is bearing a very practical part in the economic and industrial progress of Monmouth county. Mr. Rueckhaus is a son of Leon and Esther (Fieldman) Rueckhaus, the father being a government official of Austria, holding the office of revenue inspector for many years. Their chil- dren numbered but two, and the daughter, Sabina, is still in Europe.
Leon Rueckhaus was born in Czernowitz, Austria, August 12, 1888, and received an excellent educa- tion in the public and normal schools of his native land. His first employment was in the plant of a clothing manufacturing concern in Austria, where he thoroughly learned the business, then went on the road as a salesman for five years, then, in 1908, came to the United States, landing on Decora- tion Day. Locating at once in Red Bank, Mr. Rueckhaus entered the employ of the S. Eisner Company, manufacturers of fine clothing, as an operator, soon, however, being transferred to their plant at Carteret, New Jersey, in the capacity of manager. Later he went to Albany, New York, where he was manager in a civilian clothing manu- facturing plant, but again returned to the Eisner Company in Red Bank, with whom he has since remained. At that time he assumed the foremanship of the Red Bank factory, continuing for one year, then was at the Carteret factory in the capacity of manager for one year, after which he took over the management of the Eisner factory at Freehold, New Jersey, where are manufactured uniforms, shirts and underwear for the Boy Scouts of Am- erica, and for the United States army. In this position Mr. Rueckhaus holds a leading position in the industrial world of Freehold.
Fraternally, Mr. Rueckhaus is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks; the Royal Arcanum; and of the Order of B'rith Abraham, of which he has been secretary for the past five years. He is a member of the Synagogue at Red Bank.
On March 2, 1913, at Red Bank, Mr. Rueckhaus married Sadie Dixon, formerly stenographer with the Sigmund Eisner Company, and daughter of Morris and Mary (Lefkowitz) Dixon. Mr. and Mrs. Rueckhaus have two children: Melvin T., and Marna.
BENJAMIN HURWITZ-In far-away Russia, many years ago, Abraham Hurwitz conducted, in the town of Kovno, a store for making fur gar- ments and women's apparel. He married, and in 1896 came to the United States with his wife Anna, son Benjamin, and other children, locating in New York City, where he continued in the same busi- ness he had learned in Russia. It was with him that his son Benjamin learned the business which he has so successfully conducted in Red Bank, New Jersey, for the past nine years, a store dealing only in women's wear.
Benjamin Hurwitz, son of Abraham and Anna Hurwitz, was born in the town of Kovno, Russia, May 15, 1884, and there passed the first twelve years of his life, gaining his first educational in- struction in Kovno schools. In 1896 he was brought by his parents to New York City, where he completed his studies in the public schools. His father taught him his trade and business so care- fully and thoroughly that in 1907, at the age of twenty-three, Benjamin Hurwitz started a similar store in New York City. A year later he removed his business to Newark, New Jersey, and about five years later to Red Bank, New Jersey, where he has continued until the present (1922) in successful business operation at No. 26 Broad street, special- izing in women's wear. Mr. Hurwitz is an Inde- pendent Republican, and a member of the Red Bank Jewish Synagogue.
Mr. Hurwitz married, in New York City, in 1906, Sarah Yomberg, and they are the parents of a son, Bernard, born August 1, 1913.
ANTONIO DE FAZIO Coming across the seas to America as a child, Antonio De Fazio was reared in American institutions and American traditions, and is now taking a position of dignity in the busi- ness world of his place of residence. He is a son of Louis and Marie Antonia De Fazio, and his father has now for many years been active in business in Long Branch as a tailor. They have five sons.
Of old Italian ancestry, Antonio De Fazio was born in Alexandria, Egypt, May 10, 1892. He later removed with the family to Italy, where they re- mained for only three months, the family emigrat- ing to America in 1899, locating immediately in Long Branch, New Jersey. The boy was placed at once in the public schools, where he received a practical training in preparation for his career. His first employment, after leaving school, was with W. J. Eisler, a leading florist of Long Branch, with whom he remained for fifteen years. He then struck out for himself as a florist and landscape gardener. He has one greenhouse, and is doing a
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large and constantly increasing business, growing bedding plants and meeting the needs of a wide patronage in the line of funeral designs and decor- ations of every kind. He is one of the promising young men of the day in Long Branch, and has six employees in the above business.
In the public affairs of his adopted country, Mr. De Fazio takes a deep interest and supports the Republican party. He also is interested in the Americanization work among those who still come to our shores, and is active in the affairs of the Sons of Italy, of which he is a member. He is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and his religious faith is that of the Roman Cath- olic, being a member of Holy Trinity Church.
Mr. De Fazio married, August 24, 1915, Anna Polambo, and they have three children: Louis, Louise and Marie. The home and greenhouse are at No. 257 Norwood avenue, Long Branch.
Mr. De Fazio has two brothers in business in Long Branch, his older brother, George, being a tailor, and his younger brother, Louis, being in the garage business.
MICHAEL CICCARELLI, a progressive citizen of Red Bank, New Jersey, was born December 17, 1885, in Palermo, Italy, where he attended the pub- lic schools. His father, Stefano Ciccarelli, was born in 1843, in Italy, and is still living there, where during his active life he was engaged in busi- ness as a tailor. He married Mary, Lotepio, born April 24, 1853, in Italy, and they are the parents of four sons and one daughter.
. In 1901 Mr. Ciccarelli came to the United States and located in New York City, where he obtained employment as a tailor, which occupation he had learned from his father in the old country. For seventeen years he followed this line of work, and in 1920 came to Red Bank, New Jersey, where he was employed by one of the leading merchant tailors for a year. At the end of this time an op- portunity presented itself to engage in the poultry business in partnership with A. Stefano, and they have completed their first year, which has been a successful one.
Mr. Ciccarelli has taken a keen interest in af- fairs of a public nature since becoming a resident of Red Bank, and he is a member of the Italian Independent Political Club.
Mr. Ciccarelli married, January 28, 1907, at New York City, Mary Gagano, born April 21, 1887, in Italy, daughter of Jianto and Concetta (Findala) Gagano, both deceased. The former was employed on the police force in Italy. Mr. and Mrs. Ciccarelli attend St. Anthony's Church.
LOUIS CAROTEUNTO-The young business men of Monmouth county are always enterprising and Mr. Caroteunto is one of the most aggressive of the number. Although he has been only two years a resident of Belford he is already well known and liked both as a, neighbor and a citizen.
Louis Caroteunto was born December 7, 1897, in Naples, Italy, and is a son of Michael and Chris- tine (Villerand) Caroteunto, both of whom are also natives of Naples. Coming to the United States in childhood, Louis Caroteunto received his education in the public schools of Red Bank, New Jersey, and at the high school. After leaving school he was employed for two years by his brother-in-law, who was engaged in the meat business in Red Bank, and then spent another two years in the service of the Wagner Market Company. He has now been for two years engaged in business for himself at Belford.
In politics Mr. Caroteunto is an Independent, but takes no part in public affairs beyond exercising his right of voting. He is a member of the Roman Catholic church at Red Bank.
Mr. Caroteunto married, February 21, 1921, in Brooklyn, New York, Erminina Autorino, born October 2, 1897, in Naples, Italy, daughter of Michael Autorino, also a native of Naples and a mechanic.
Louis Caroteunto represents a fine type of the younger generation of foreign-born American cit- izens. Industrious, intelligent and honest, he seems destined to be one of those who, in the years to come, will be largely instrumental in the develop- ment of the business interests of his community and will be numbered among its respected and valued citizens.
BENJAMIN D. PAOLO One of the enterpris- ing business men of Highlands, New Jersey, is Ben- jamin D. Paolo, the popular confectioner of Bay avenue. Mr. Paolo comes of a prominent family of Messina, Italy, his grandfather and father hav- ing been in the lumber business for many years, owning their own yards and mill near Messina, and doing an extensive business throughout Italy. Mr. Paolo is a son of Benjamin D. and Grace Paolo, and one of a family of fourteen children, eleven sons and three daughters, of whom. seven sons and one daughter are now deceased.
Benjamin D. Paolo was born in Messina, Italy, November 21, 1877, and received his education in the public schools of his native city. Upon com- pleting his studies he joined the Messina Band, which played for the city of Messina, and remain- ed with this band for seven years. Owing to the illness of his father he was forced to resign his position in the band, to assist his father in the lumber business, and he remained in this connec- tion for two years. Not being interested in the lumber business for a permanent field of effort, he decided to learn a trade, and served an apprentice- ship of four years at the shoe machinery trade, un- der Pestelo & Company, of Messina. In 1898 Mr. Paolo determined to come to America, and left Italy, sailing on the steamship, "Borgania," of the Frobin Line, and landing in New York City. He immediately entered the employ of Benjamin Of- finger, at No. 98 Wolf street, and learned the tailor's trade, at which he worked for eight years.
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