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In 1907 he came to Highlands, New Jersey, and opened a shoe machinery shop, which he conduct- ed for about two years, then went to Garfield, New Jersey, to enter the real estate business with a brother who was already established there. During the three years that they were thus associated they did a very considerable business in building and the developing of property. Mr. Paolo then sold . out his interest to his brother, and going to New York City, started in business for himself, locating on Fourth avenue, where he remained for three months. He then closed up his own offices to go with another brother into building and contracting in East Long Island, and was thus engaged for about a year and a half. Returning to Highlands in 1915, Mr. Paolo opened a first class shoe store on Mill street. Selling this store in 1920, he bought a store on Bay avenue, which he opened as a con- fectionery store, and here he is now doing a thriving and growing business, having a very attractive place and catering to the best trade. He is a very hard worker, always attending to the wants of his customers, and has built up his success in this way.
Mr. Paolo married, in 1907, Grace Richard, who also was born in Messina, Italy. They have one child, Antonette, fourteen years of age, a student at the Highlands grammar school.
JOSEPH GOLDSTEIN-The rise of Joseph Goldstein from the poor immigrant boy of the early sixties to the successful and influential twen- tieth century merchant is one of many romantic his- tories which make up the commercial annals of New Jersey, romantic to the reader, yet built upon the only foundations of success in any field, energy, thrift and integrity.
Mr. Goldstein was born in Rodenitz, Austria, January 1, 1848, and is a son of Rabbi Joseph and Hannah Goldstein, of Rodenitz. He received a limited education in the public schools of his native city, but left school at the age of twelve years. At thirteen he came to America, beginning at once to make his own way in the world. He made his start in life peddling notions and small wares from a basket, in Newark, New Jersey, and soon secured a position in a store for the evenings. In this way he spent several years, peddling for himself during the day and working in the store during the even- ing. While still a very young man, Mr. Goldstein opened a small store in Newark. At first he had a partner, and they did business under the name of Epstein & Company, but the partnership was soon dissolved and Mr. Goldstein continued alone, re- moving, however, to Orange, New Jersey. Later he formed a partnership in Orange with his half- brother, Adolph Stein, and they carried on a thriv- ing business in the line of dry goods, shoes and notions, under the firm name of Goldstein & Stein, on Main street, that city. In 1883 Mr. Goldstein came to Long Branch and opened a dry goods store on Broadway, at the corner of Grand avenue, under the same name, Mr. Stein also holding an inter-
est in the business for about a year. The partner- ship was then dissolved, and Mr. Goldstein removed to the corner of Broadway and Liberty street, where he secured the rental of half a small store. There he carried on a dry goods business independently on one side of the store, while Thomas Showler con- ducted business on the other side, the two inter- ests, however, being entirely separate. Four years later Mr. Goldstein bought the land and building thus occupied, and continued alone, expanding his operations to fill the premises at once, and adding new lines of stock, conducting a modern department store from that time on. From the date of this pur- chase Mr. Goldstein made many improvements in the premises, enlarging and modernizing the build- ing and placing new fixtures, until he has one of the most complete and attractive department stores along the coast of Monmouth county, the building 50x150 feet, with three stories and basement. On June 1, 1921, the business was incorporated, the firm name becoming Joseph Goldstein Company, Mr. Goldstein being president of the concern.
In various other interests of the community Mr. Goldstein has long been active. He is a stock- holder and director of the Long Branch Banking Company, the Citizens' National Bank, and the New Jersey Mortgage Company. An Independent in political convictions, he has never sought nor ac- cepted political preferment. He is a member of the Bethmerian Synagogue, of Long Branch.
Mr. Goldstein married, on June 15, 1880, in New York City, Frances Rauscher, daughter of Joseph and Frances (Heller) Rauscher, and they are the parents of four children: 1. Enra, born October 29, 1881, wife of Julius Jeremias, who is in the mineral water business on Long Island; they have two daughters, Frances and Joan. 2. Milton Jon- athan, of further mention. 3. Alma, born February 17, 1888. 4. Belva, born May 19, 1895.
Milton J. Goldstein, only son of the family, was born in Long Branch, April 7, 1888. Educated in the local institutions, he became associated with his father in the business as a young man, and gradually, as he became familiar with its many phases, relieved his father of more and more re- sponsibility, until he is now vice-president of the concern, and is also general manager of the busi- ness. He is interested also in other enterprises, being president of the Long Branch Steamboat Company, which owns two steamers plying between Long Branch and New York City, carrying both freight and passengers. He is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, No. 242; of - Lodge No. 78, Free and Accepted Masons, of Long Branch; Empire Lodge, Independent Order of Odd Fellows; and of the Masonic Club. Mr. Gold- stein married, April 4, 1915, Della Waitt, of Long Branch, and they have one daughter, Marian Alice, born July 24, 1916.
LEONARD MANGINO was born on August 14, 1895, in the province of Gomes, fruity were Guss and Jennette.(
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mother died in Italy. His only sister, Mrs. Mary Garbilano, lives in Italy.
Leonard Mangino received his early education in the public schools of his native land, and began the study of machinery, intending to become a machin- ist. When he was fourteen years old, however, his father decided to leave Italy and come to the United States. Mr. Mangino and his father arrived in America in 1909, and he obtained employment in New York City. He worked in a machine shop and attended night school in order to learn Eng- lish. In 1911, Mr. Mangino moved to Long Branch, New Jersey, and found employment as a me- chanic. After working in various garages, he form- ed a connection with the American Silk Mills, and became a foreman mechanic of the company's ex- change street plant.
On September 5, 1919, Mr. Mangino enlisted in the United States army. After spending three weeks at Camp Syracuse at Syracuse, New York, he was sent to Fort Myer, Virginia, and employed in over- hauling cars for military service. After some weeks spent in this work, he was transferred to Wash- ington, where he was assigned to detached ser- vice. During his stay in Washington, Mr. Man- gino had charge of Colonel Gilliman's automobile. He received his discharge on January 10, 1920, and returned to Long Branch, where he resumed his former position with the American Silk Mills, a position which he still holds. Mr. Mangino is a Catholic and belongs to Holy Trinity Catholic Church. In politics he is a Democrat. He took out his first naturalization papers in 1911, and re- ceived his full citizenship while he was serving in the United States army. Mr. Mangino is a member of the American Legion, Post 44, Long Branch.
Mr. Mangino married Minnie Amitrano, of Long Branch, on May 10, 1917. Mr. and Mrs. Mangino have one daughter, Jennette, who was named for her paternal grandmother.
MICHAEL MANGOGNA-Coming to this coun- try in his youth from his native land of Italy, Michael Mangogna soon gained a footing in the in- dustrial world of the United States, and for nearly eight years has carried on an independent business in Long Branch. Mr. Mangogna is a son of Philip and Ruth (Lobeara) Mangogna, and his father was & mason contractor in Italy. They were the par- ents of six sons and three daughters.
Michael Mangogna was born in Colomba, Italy, October 5, 1885, and gained a practical education in the public schools of his native place. There also he learned the trade of mason, which he fol- lowed in Italy until 1903. In that year he came to the United States, and locating in Newark, New Jersey, worked at his trade there for about nine years. Thereafter coming to Long Branch, he was thus engaged here, and in 1914 established himself in business here as a general contractor, specializing in mason work. He has been very successful, and has been identified with much of the progressive construction work which has been so marked a
feature of the growth of Long Branch in recent years.
On September 1, 1919, in Newark, New Jersey, Mr. Mangogna married Anna Balsama, and they are the parents of four children: Ruth, Philip, Catherine, and Anna. The family are all members of Holy Trinity Roman Catholic Church, of Long Branch.
JACOB CASTELBAUM, business man, of High- lands, New Jersey, was born in Russia, November 10, 1871, son of Hyman Castelbaum, a coppersmith, and Bella Castelbaum, natives of Russia.
The public schools of Russia afforded the early education of Mr. Castelbaum, and in 1891 he came to the United States. He first located at Boston, Massachusetts, where for several years he was en- gaged in business as a dealer in metals. Soon after this time he moved to Perth Amboy, New Jersey, and there engaged in business as a wholesale liquor dealer, which occupation he followed until his re- moval to Highlands in 1915. There he continued the same line of business, carrying it on until the advent of Prohibition. Mr. Castelbaum is a stock- holder of the First National Bank, of Sea Bright, New Jersey. Fraternally, he is a member of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks, and of the Sons of Zion. He became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1901, and in politics is an In- dependent.
He married, in Russia, in 1889, Lena Casler, born there, died April 2, 1921, in Newark, New Jersey, daughter of Harry and Gitel Casler, the former be- ing a grain merchant. The children of Mr. and Mrs. Castelbaum are: Harry, born December, 1890, now a practicing attorney; Louis, born November 23, 1899, engaged in the insurance business; David, born March 21, 1901, a graduate of the Middletown Township High School and is now a student of law; Ruth, born September 9, 1904; Albert, born February 26, 1908; Ida, born May 31, 1912, the last four children all attending school.
JOSEPH BALDANZA'S parents were James and Mary Baldanza, of Palermo, Italy. James Baldanza was engaged in the transfer business until his death some years ago. Mary Baldanza decided to leave Italy after her husband's death. Accordingly she came to the United States, whither her sons had preceded her, and settled in Long Branch, New Jersey, where she now lives.
Mr. Baldanza was born in Palermo, Italy, Octo- ber 18, 1894. He received his education in the pub- lic schools of his native land. In 1911 he decided to come to the United States, and upon his arrival here went to Passaic, New Jersey, where he learn- ed the trade of a carpenter. After perfecting him- self as a carpenter, he began to work at his trade and had attained success in that field when, in 1919, he left Passaic and came to Long Branch. He then decided to give up his work as a carpenter in order to assist his brother, Harry Baldanza, in the organization of a wholesale bakery business.
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This venture has proved successful, and the broth- ers now employ three trucks for the distribution of their products. Mr. Baldanza and his brother are also the proprietors of an extensive store where groceries and bakery goods are sold, frequent de- liveries being made. At the present time (1922) Mr. Baldanza and his brother are the owners of a plot of ground, 75x75 and 41x125 feet, and on the Prospect street side of the same are erecting a building, the cost of which will be $30,000.
Mr. Baldanza is a Catholic and a member of Holy Trinity Church, of Long Branch. He is un- married.
DOMINICK PARROTTINO, though not a na- tive of Monmouth county, New Jersey, nor of this country, is nevertheless one of the foremost citizens of Red Bank, where he is engaged in the business of manufacturing hats, in connection with which he conducts a store. He was born May 8, 1884, at Catnsaro, Italy, son of John and Mary (Urzatta) Parrottino, both natives of Italy, where the mother now resides.
He attended school in his native land, and at the age of nineteen years came to America, locating for some time in Long Branch, New Jersey, re- moving thence to Red Bank, where he now resides. Mr. Parrottino was employed with various firms, and learned the business of hat manufacturing, and through his earnest application to his work and his natural thrift he was ready to seize his oppor- tunity when it came, soon becoming the proprietor of his own business. While in Long Branch he owned a small store, and after coming to Red Bank started to manufacture hats, opening a store at the same time to sell the product of his manufacture. In this Mr. Parrottino has been very successful, and his success has been well merited. He is active in the civic and fraternal life of Red Bank; an Inde- pendent in politics, placing his support where he feels the most good will result, and among the organizations he is affiliated with are the Foresters of America and the Garibaldi Society. He is a member of St. Joseph's Church.
Mr. Parrottino married, April 29, 1908, at Long Branch, Antoinette Pento, born July 4, 1892, at Stockton, New Jersey, daughter of Michael and Jean (Rinio) Pento, natives of Italy, the former named a farmer of Stockton. Their children are: Mary, born May 27, 1909; Jennie, born December 29, 1910; Peter, born April 13, 1913; Dominick, born July 10, 1915; Anna, born February 26, 1916; Rosie, born April 22, 1918.
PAUL STUKOSKI, now a blacksmith of Middle- town, New Jersey, was born in Poland, April 7, 1896, son of Tony and Mary (Jessal) Stukoski, his father a carpenter.
The lad Paul was educated in Poland, and there was taught the blacksmith's trade, which he fol- lowed prior to his coming to the United States in 1914. For two years after coming, he worked in Pennsylvania coal mines; then spent two years on
a farm in New York State; was with the Atlas Powder Company in Stamford, Connecticut, for two years, coming thence to Monmouth county, New Jersey, where he spent two years on a farm before settling in Middletown, where he is building up a good business as a blacksmith.
RICHARD PIANIGIONI-Coming to this coun- try as a young man, and after being variously em- ployed settling permanently in Highlands, New Jersey, Richard Pianigioni is now one of the suc- cessful grocers of this community. He is a son of Antony and Mary Pianigioni, the father being a farmer and the owner of a celebrated vineyard near Siena, Italy, an expert grower of grapes from which for many years the finest wines have been made. The family consisted of seven children, five sons and two daughters, and the youngest son, Desideno, who was a sergeant in the Italian army, was killed in action in the World War, in an en- gagement between the Italian and Austrian troops. Richard Pianigioni was born in Siena, Italy, March 14, 1881, and attended a private school until he was seventeen years of age. He then be- gan working with his father on the farm and in the vineyard, but cared little for the out-door life, and eventually determined to try his fortune in a new land. Accordingly he came to America in 1911, located in New York City, and readily secured a position with the Italian Wine Company, whole- sale dealers and importers of wines, through the relation of his father to the trade as a producer of exceptionally fine grapes. Remaining with this concern for three years, or thereabouts, he came to Highlands, New Jersey, early in 1915, and estab- lished a confectionery business on Bay avenue. This interest he carried forward for about five years, then in 1920 sold it, and purchased the gro- cery store theretofore belonging to J. Passine, also situated on Bay avenue. He has continued in this business since, and has developed a very extensive trade, catering to the finest custom. He has a modern store, kept in the most attractive manner.
Mr. Pianigioni married Rosa Paolo, in 1919, she being the youngest sister of Benjamin D. Paolo, a well known confectioner of Highlands. The Paolo family are natives of Messina, Italy.
MOE FORGOTSON-With H. Ferguson as part- ner, Moe Forgotson owns and conducts the estab- lishment known as the M. & H. Upholstering Company, on West Front street, Red Bank, New Jersey.
Mr. Forgotson was born in New York City, July 8, 1896, the son of Harry and Bessie (Schiller) Forgotson, both natives of Russia, and now living in South Amboy, New Jersey, where Mr. Forgotson is engaged in the real estate business. Harry For- gotson was born in 1865, and his wife, Bessie (Schiller) Forgotson, was born in 1866. At one time the elder Mr. Forgotson was interpreter in court at New Brunswick. Moe Forgotson may claim New Jersey rather than New York City as
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Men's Hebrew Association, of the Sons of Israel, and is a member of the Hebrew Synagogue.
Mr. Sharfstein married, on November 29, 1917, Edith Stalford, and they have one son, Stanley Mowry. They reside in Asbury Park.
WILLIAM HENRY HUNT was born at Shrews- bury, New Jersey, January 23, 1894, and is a son of George S. P. and Martha (Smock) Hunt. His father was born near Wilmington, Delaware, and his mother was born at Tinton Falls, New Jersey. His father was a farmer.
Mr. Hunt received his early education in the pub- lic schools of Little Silver, New Jersey, and spent one year in study at Colts Neck, New Jersey. After leaving school, Mr. Hunt spent five years on his father's farm, assisting him in the work of managing the property. At the end of this period, Mr. Hunt formed a connection with Forman T. Stryker, his uncle, which lasted for two years. After leaving his uncle, Mr. Hunt rented a farm in Holmdel town- ship. He coninued to manage this farm, which con- sisted of 200 acres, for three years, specializing in the cultivation of potatoes.
In 1919, Mr. Hunt left the farm in Holmdel township, and purchased a property three miles from Freehold, New Jersey. This farm consists of 113 acres of land and Mr. Hunt has devoted al- most all the land to the cultivation of potatoes, in which he specializes. He is well known through- out the county as a careful and scientific farmer, and he has acquired an enviable reputation in the business world. Mr. Hunt is a member of the Reformed church at Colts Neck, New Jersey. In politics, he is an Independent. He belongs to the Order of United American Mechanics.
He married Goldie Goble, at Freehold, New Jer- sey, February 15, 1917. Mrs. Hunt is a daughter of Ulysses S. Goble, and his wife, Martha (Chasey) Goble. Her father was born at Freehold, New Jer- sey, and is a contractor and builder. Mrs. Hunt's mother was born in Monmouth county. Mr. and Mrs. Hunt have two daughters, Dorothy Hunt, who was born at Long Branch, New Jersey, June 6, 1918; and Marion Hunt, who was born at Long Branch, October 28, 1919.
JOSEPH LOGROTTERIA-In much of the con- struction work of Long Branch, New Jersey, and vicinity, Joseph Logrotteria has, of recent years, borne a significant part, and in this field of en- deavor he is making great progress. Mr. Logrot- teria is a son of Carlo and Anna Tressa (Sestito) Logrotteria, his father being prominent in the same line of work in Italy.
Joseph Logrotteria was born in Calabria, Italy, June 24, 1883, and received his education in the public schools of his native town. His studies once completed, the young man learned the trade of mason with his father, and was associated with him until coming to the United States in 1902. Upon landing he came directly to Long Branch, but at that time only remained for fifteen days. He then went to Schenectady, New York, where he was for some time engaged on the new factory of the General Electric Company in that city, and re- mained there eventually for a period of two and one-half years. Returning thereafter to Long Branch, Mr. Logrotteria secured employment with the Construction Company of New York, and in this connection was engaged on contracts at Oyster Bay, Long Island, Brooklyn, New York, and New Brunswick, New Jersey. Thus, for about three years, he was much of the time out of town, then he cancelled his connection with this firm to as- tablish his own business in Long Branch and make his permanent residence here. As a mason and contractor he has won a position among the lead- ing men of the day, and largely handles the finer class of work and ornamental work, his achieve- ments in this line now standing as genuine contri- butions to structural art. He now does a very con- siderable business, employing from ten to twenty men.
Mr. Logrotteria has from the first taken a deep interest in the public life of his adopted country, was naturalized in 1914, and has since supported the Republican party. Fraternally he holds mem- bership in the Free and Accepted Masons, and he is a member of St. James' Episcopal Church.
On September 6, 1912, Mr. Logrotteria married Santa Olivodote, and they are the parents of two daughters: Anna Tressa, and Rose.
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ADDENDA AND ERRATA
CRISTIANI, p. 341, Gerard should be read Gerardo.
JAMISON, p. 55, Dr. Charles E. Jamison died February 8, 1922.
OSBORN, p. 28, Mrs. Lucy Reed (Drake) Osborn died February 15, 1922.
FREDERICK WALLER HOPE, (page 434-437)-Captain Hope has for many years been deeply in- terested in the Grand Army of the Republic and the purposes for which it was organized and the im- portant patriotic work it has done and is doing for the welfare of our country, and he has earnestly co- operated with Arrowsmith Post, No. 61, G. A. R., of Red Bank, and is a highly esteemed comrade of its members. As the ranks of the Post have been reduced by many answering the long roll call in recent years, his duties with the Post have increased, and he has been designated one of the details to decorate comrades' graves, and to visit the public schools of Red Bank and vicinity and aid in the G. A. R. cere- monies in their great work of instilling into the minds and hearts of the rising generations the true spirit of patriotism and love for our country and flag. They call upon hm to "address" the scholars, but to which he refers as "talking with the young folks at the schools." Arrowsmith Post has selected him to preside at its public meetings at the Armory, Red Bank, the evening of each Memorial Day since 1916.
When Troop B Cavalry and the Ambulance Company of Red Bank were called to the colors by order of the U. S. War Department for military service on the Mexican Border, some public-spirited cit- izens met at the Armory, and within twenty-four hours after the call was issued organized the Soldiers' Welfare Association, and was in a position to promise the soldiers before their departure for Sea Girt, June 21, 1916, that the Association would look after their families while they were in the military service. Captain Hope was elected a trustee and secretary of the organization, and by the generosity and co- operation of citizens, the patriotic and kindly work of the Association was performed until the two Red Bank commands returned in October, 1916, and then it led in giving them a hearty welcome by an im- mense parade on their arrival, and two days later an evening entertainment in the Armory. The liberal contributions to the treasury of the Association left a surplus by which 25 per cent. of each donation was returned to the respective donors when the work was completed.
When the two commands left Red Bank for Sea Girt, June 21, 1916, General Wilbur F. Sadler, ad- jutant general, assigned Captain Hope to open a recruiting office at the Armory, Red Bank (of which he was also placed in charge temporarily), to obtain and select recruits and enlist and send them to the Troop and Ambulance Company at Sea Girt. He rendered that service until a few days before those com- mands left for the Mexican border, when in compliance with further orders from the adjutant general be closed the recruiting office and sent forward the rest of the men he had enlisted, totaling about fifty men, many of whom served in one or the other of the two commands; but it was a bitter disappointment to him that the age limit barred him from again going to the front with his old command.
When the United States entered the World War and those in authority decided that Cavalry would not be needed, Troop B was made part of the Heavy Field Artillery, and Red Bank Ambulance Company became part of the Rainbow Division, and as such each command served in the war in France until after the armistice was signed.
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