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She attended the Providence public schools and graduated from Commer- cial High School. Thence she entered the Rhode Island College of Education where she completed her studies.
Following her graduation from the Rhode Island College of Education, she began teaching as a student teacher at Grove street and Beacon avenue schools. She received an appointment as permanent teacher in 1926. She is listed as a teacher at Kenyon Street School.
Miss Montella is a member of the Providence Teachers Association.
MAIELLO, Luigi, M.D.
State Senator ; born in Naples, Italy, the son of Dr. Pasquale and Anna (Castiglione) Maiello. The Maiello family is among the old and noble families of Naples. For generations this family has given physicians, officials, including diplomats, to its community.
Following his graduating from the Royal University of Naples in 1899, he served his interneship in the leading hospitals of his native city. After com- pleting his interneship Dr. Maiello served for a while as Town Physician at Raviscanina, Province of Beneven- to, Italy. Later, he was appointed a physician on board steamships playing between Naples and New York. While visiting the United States in 1903, he settled in Providence and since then has been engaged in the practice of medicine in this city.
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Well-known as a patron of art, Dr. Maiello is also active in social, civic and fraternal affairs.
A staunch supporter of the Demo- cratic Party, he has frequently been honored by election to important offices. He served as city councilman in Prov- idence, 1937-38, and as a Presidential elector in 1932 and 1936. He was elected senator for the 4th Providence District, November 8, 1938.
In private life Senator Maiello had been a valiant advocate in promoting the welfare of the common people, and while in public life this sentiment found expression in his constant watching to prevent legislation which he thought might prove inimical to their welfare. As a State Senator, he has proven him- self an able and devoted public servant, and has gained for himself not only the respect of his colleagues, his con- stituents, but also of the entire com- munity.
Senator Maiello married in Naples Maria Josephine Russo. They became the parents of four children: 1. Dr. Pasquale, deceased in 1939; 2. Mrs. Anna Cappiello, wife of Dr. Silvestro Cappiello of Hartford, Conn .; 3. Wil- liam, husband of Mrs. Luisa Cappelli Maiello and a graduate of the Boston University Law School; 4. Robert, a graduate of Harvard Business School. Office: 299 Broadway, Providence, R. I.
MAIELLO, Pasquale, M.D.
Born in Naples, Italy, 41 years ago, the son of Dr. Luigi Maiello and Mrs. Maria Josephine (Russo) Maiello. At the age of three he was brought to the United States by his parents. His child- hood was spent in Providence and his education was wholly American.
Through his practice on Governor street, he had won a high reputation as a promising young surgeon, a cultivated
gentleman, and a public-spirited citi- zen.
He was active in civic, social and religious circles and stood among the foremost in giving his aid to all that pertains to charity.
Dr. Pasquale E. Maiello died in Providence, July 20, 1939. Father Rebello, pastor of the Portuguese Church of Holy Rosary on Traverse street, paid high tribute to Dr. Maiello during the committal service at St. Ann's Cemetery. He said the late doc- tor had earned the regard of his parish for his generosity and helpfulness to the needy and poor.
The late Dr. Maiello was a genial and splendid young man and his pre- mature death was a distinct loss to his many friends and others who enjoyed the privilege of association with him.
MASTROBUONO, Elviro
Registered pharmacist ; born in Prov- idence, September, 22, 1906, the son of Domenico and Virginia (Di Meo) Mastrobuono, who were born respec- tively, in Providence, and Santa Maria Capua Vetere, Italy. His grandfather, Pasquale Mastrobuono, an immigrant from Raviscanina in the early 70's, was one of the founders of the Italian colony on Federal Hill, conducted a private bank there and returned to Italy in 1898.
Elviro Mastrobuono attended the Providence public schools and La Salle Academy. He later attended the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy, from which he graduated with the degree of Ph.G. in 1925. After completing his studies, he held responsible positions with Liggett's, Whelan's, and other leading drug stores. In 1931 he en- tered into the drug business for himself, starting the Mastrobuono's Pharmacy.
Mr. Mastrobuono is a member of lodge "Luce Moderna," Order Sons of Italy ; he is one of the founders and
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at present president of the Latin and American Independent Club of East Providence.
On July 18, 1929, Mr. Mastro- buono married Filomena F. Villanova, a native of Providence. They became the parents of: Virginia and Raymond, twins ; Elviro, Jr.
Mr. Mastrobuono's pharmacy is at 328 Warren avenue, East Providence, R. I.
MAROELLI, John Gottardo
Veteran postal employe, prominent in masonic circles and member of one of the oldest immigrant families to set- tle in the Eagle Park section; born in Providence, March 29, 1886, the son of Giovanni Battista and Maria (Satti) Maroelli. His parents, natives of Cap- rignana, Province of Lucca, Italy, im- migrated to Rhode Island in the early 70's, and were among the earliest Ital- ian settlers of Eagle Park.
He was educated in the local public schools and after leaving school he worked in a number of occupations. He later became connected with the Providence Post Office, holding the position of letter carrier, a position he has held for nearly thirty years.
He is a charter member and Past Master of Roosevelt Lodge, F. & A. M.
On January 17, 1906, Mr. Maroel- li married Mae Estelle. They became the parents of three children: 1. Ewart ; 2. Beatrice; 3. Dolores.
MORRONE, Antonio
Veteran general contractor and pi- oneer resident of Federal Hill; born in Marzano Appio, Province of Na- ples, Italy, September 8, 1865, the son of Giuseppe and Teresa (Cipolla) Morrone.
He attended the public schools of his native town and at an early age
learned the masonry trade. On reach- ing his military age, he joined the Royal Italian Army, and for three years served the 1st Regiment of Engineers' Regiment. Following his honorable dis- charge from the army he immigrated to the United States in 1892, settling in Providence. During the early period of his American residence he worked at the mason and painting trade. He later went into business for himself starting a general contracting business.
Deeply interested in civic and fra- ternal affairs, Mr. Morrone is a mem- ber of the Italian Union and Benevo- lent Society.
In 1895, Mr. Morrone married Jo- sephine Gerardi. They became the pa- rents of four children: 1. Joseph, en- gaged in the contracting business; 2. Ida ; 3. Mrs. Florence Mercurio; 4. Theresa.
MARINO, Paolo
Proprietor of Marino Jewelry Com- pany, Inc .; born in Ascoli Satriano, Province of Foggia, Italy, June 18, 1900, the son of Giuseppe and Maria Nicola (Negri) Marino.
He received his early education at the Convent of St. Maria in his native town until the age of 10, at which time he was brought to the United States by his mother to join his father who had already settled in Providence. Up- on coming to Providence, he attended the local public schools and high school. He then entered the Rhode Island School of Design, from which he grad- uated in 1923. While there he was awarded an honor medal for his studies in jewelry designing.
In 1918, while continuing his studies during the evening, he obtained em- ployment in a jewelry factory. Since then he worked in some of the leading jewelry concerns, rising to the position as general foreman. At present he is successfully engaged in business for
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himself under the name of Marino Jewelry Company, Inc.
On September 22, 1924, Mr. Mari- no married Rachele Pannone of Na- tick, R. I. They became the parents of three children: 1. Joseph; 2. Es- ther; 3. Paul, Jr. Office: 939 Min- eral Spring avenue, North Providence, R. I.
MARTUCCI, Pasquale F., D.C., D.Ph,T.
Born in Conca Campania, Province of Naples, Italy, May 21, 1893, the son of Antonio and Giovanna (Di Gasparre) Martucci. He was brought to the United States by his mother in 1902, to join his father in Natick. He attended the public schools of Na- tick, but at the age of thirteen was compelled to obtain work in the mill, devoting his evenings to the study of the English language under private in- structors.
In 1918, Dr. Martucci entered the Peerless College of Chiropratic, in Chi- cago, graduating in 1921. He then took up a post graduate course at the National College of Chiropratic and National College of Drugless Physi- cians. He also took a special course of Iridiagnosis under the famous specialist, the late J. Haskel Kritzer, M.D., of Chicago.
Dr. Martucci is the first Italian in Rhode Island to have successfully per- formed bloodless surgery under the in- fluence of optic or color anasthesia.
He began his active practice in Providence in 1922. In 1927 he was appointed by Governor Pothier, to the office of member of the State Board of Chiropractic Examiners. He was reappointed by Governor Case in 1932.
In recognition of his outstanding achievements rendered the cause of Chiropractic in this State, on June 10, 1932, he was unanimously made life
member of the Chiropractic Society of Rhode Island.
Dr. Martucci takes an active part in the civic, social and fraternal affairs in the town of Smithfield.
Dr. Martucci married in 1916. He is the father of two children: 1. An- thony J .; 2. Edward L. Office: 511 Westminster street, Providence, R. I.
MIGNONE, Ettore A.
Insurance underwriter; born in Na- ples, Italy, January 1, 1886, the son of Giuseppe and Carmela (Tarantino) Mignone, also natives of Naples.
He attended the public schools and gymnasium of Naples until the age of 17, at which time he immigrated to the United States, settling in Provi- dence. On arrival in Providence, he began his career in local jewelry facto- ries and in the evening he studied the English language in the public schools. For nearly thirty years he has been identified with life insurance business, in which field he has demonstrated marked ability and holds a high place as an insurance underwriter.
On December 11, 1911, Mr. Mig- none married Ruby Antonetta Granata. They became the parents of three chil- dren: 1. Tullio, proprietor of a filling station; 2. Albert, a Brown graduate, engaged as an electrical engineer; 3. Robert, an honor student at Brown University, where he majored in litera- ture, graduating with the degree of A.B., in June, 1940.
MANCINI, Ursula
A leader in young Italo-American women's fraternal activities; born in Toro e Piccilli, Province of Naples, Italy, the daughter of Antonio and Angelina (Landi) Mancini, who were born respectively, at Tora e Piccilli, and Prata Sannita, Italy.
At the age of four she was brought
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to the United States by her parents, who settled in Providence. After grad- uating from Esek Hopkins Junior High School, she began to work as a sales- lady in a dry goods store.
At 17 she became charter member and Venerable of Loggia Beatrice Por- tinari, Order Sons of Italy, the first organization of young Italo-American women in the North End section. She has held the office of Venerable con- tinuously ever since it was organized.
An indefatigable and intelligent young woman, Miss Mancini is recog- nized as a leader in the promotion of educational, patriotic, social, civic and fraternal activities among young women of Italian extraction in the North End section.
MILETTA, Giuseppe Antonio
Businessman; born in Brognatura, Province of Catanzaro, Italy, Febru- ary 9, 1884, the son of Angelo and Teresina (Carello) Miletta, also na- tives of the same town. His father, who came to Providence in 1885 and re- turned to Italy in 1904, was one of the earliest immigrants from Calabria to settle on Federal Hill.
Young Miletta began to work as a miller from a very early age. In 1905 he immigrated to the United States, settling in Chicago, where he obtained employment as a track laborer. In 1906 he proceeded to Providence, where, young Miletta, an ambitious young man, determined to make a future for himself. In Providence he worked on various jobs, including foreman of stone cutters and curb setters for the city highway department.
In 1924 he established his own gro- cery store on Bond street, serving the people of his neighborhood with the highest grade of products.
He is a charter member and for the past twelve years, treasurer of the
Calabrese Mutual Benefit Society of Providence.
On June 16, 1905, Mr. Miletta married in Italy, Teresina Rosi. They became the parents of four children : 1. Domenico; 2. Cosimo; 3. Angelo ; 4. Rosina. Business address : 29 Bond street, Providence, R. I.
MONTE, Frank
Jeweler; born in Foria d'Ischia, Island of Ischia, Province of Naples, Italy, January 28, 1887, the son of Luigi and Teresa (Iodice) Monte. His father, Chev. Luigi Monte, deceased, was a well known lawyer of Ischia.
Frank Monte attended the public schools of his native town and, follow- ing the completion of his studies at the Gymnasium and Lyceum Vittorio Emanuele in Naples, enrolled at the Nautical School at Procida, where he studied for three years.
He immigrated to the United States in 1907, settling in Providence. Upon arriving here he obtained employment in local jewelry factories, becoming an experienced jeweler and subsequently rose to the position of foreman.
He is a charter member, past presi- dent and honorary member of the Ver- di M. F. S. Club.
On June 2, 1913, Mr. Monte mar- ried Teresa Colangelo, a native of Vasto, Province of Chieti, Italy. They became the parents of two children: 1. Louis Frank Monte, a graduate of R. I. State College, at present engaged as an accountant; 2. Philip Henry Monte, a student at R. I. State College, majoring in agriculture and prominent in college musical activities.
MONTANARO, Serafino
General contractor ; born in Franca- villa Fontana, in the former Province of Lecce, Italy, March 21, 1883, the son of Antonio and Adolorata (Faggiani) Montanaro.
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He attended the public schools and the Lyceum of his native town. Immedi- ately after leaving school he began to learn the carpentering and cabinet mak- ing trade from his father, a man who was known as a skilled artisan and con- tractor. He worked at his trade until he immigrated to the United States in 1906, settling in Providence.
Arriving in Providence, he at once engaged in the contracting business. He is a well known and a reliable builder. The great number of houses that he has built are scattered through- out Providence and vicinity. At present he is engaged as inspector of construc- tion, in the employ of the city of Prov- idence.
For many years he was prominent in the activities of the Italo-American Club.
On September 2, 1906, Mr. Monta- naro married in Italy, Concetta Sardi- ello. They became the parents of the following children: 1. Mary, a school teacher; 2. Anna a bookkeeper; 3. Anthony, a graduate of R. I. State College and the M. I. T., at present engaged as a chemist at the State House. 4. Gilda, a cashier at the Met- ropolitan Life Insurance Company. Office: 188 Progress avenue, Provi- dence, R. I.
MARIANI, Valentino H.
Funeral director, civic worker and former public official; born in Provi- dence, January 24, 1895, the son of Antonio A. Mariani and Giovannina (Cardarelli) Mariani, both natives of Fontegreca, Province of Campobasso, Italy. Mr. Mariani's parents were among the earliest Italian settlers in the North End section.
Mr. Mariani was educated in the local public schools. At the age of nine he was sent to Italy, where he attended a private school at Isernia. Upon his return from Italy he continued his edu-
cation here, attended the Technical High School, from which he graduated in 1914; thereafter, for four years, he studied at Rhode Island State Col- lege, where he took up a course in civil engineering.
Since the death of his father, twenty years ago, he has continued the busi- ness of funeral director. He has faith- fully followed the principles of fair dealing and courteous service estab- lished by his father. It is now one of the best and largest established con- cerns in the city.
A young man of education and ability, in 1926, Mr. Mariani was elected alderman of the North End section, serving for one term with emi- nent satisfaction.
Active in church work Mr. Mariani besides being a former trustee of St. Ann's Church, has also donated a yearly scholarship to St. Ann's Paro- chial school. He holds honorary mem- berhip in the Stella d'Italia, order Sons of Italy and Umberto II Society. He is a past district deputy of St. Anthony Council of Knights of Columbus. His other social, fraternal and civic affili- ations include the Republican Club of Rhode Island, 4th Ward Republican Club, Aurora Club, Italo-American Club, St. Maria dei Cipressi, Abruzzi e Molise Society and other organiza- tions.
Mr. Mariani's office is at 593 Charles street, Providence, R. I.
MIGLIACCIO, Nicholas G .- D.M.D,
Born in Providence, December 8, 1906, the son of Giuseppe and Loretta (Di Maio) Migliaccio, both natives of Forio d'Ischia, Italy.
He attended the local public schools and Cranston High School, from which he graduated in 1928; he then entered the Rhode Island State College, from which he graduated with the degree of
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Bachelor of Sciences in 1932; sub- sequently he attended Harvard Dental School, from which he graduated with the degree of D.M.D. in 1936. He served six months of interneship at Worcester State Hospital, and fifteen months of interneship at the Rhode Island Hospital.
Dr. Migliaccio has been engaged in the practice of dentistry since October, 1937.
On July 12, 1939, Dr. Migliaccio married Anna Armstrong of Provi- dence. Office: 401 Broadway, Provi- dence, R. I.
MIGLIORI, Giuseppe
Manufacturing jeweler ; born in Cas- tro dei Volsci, Province of Frosinone, Italy, November 27, 1895, the son of Luigi and Rosaria (De Angelis) Migliori, both natives of the same town.
In 1907, at the age of 11, he came to the United States to join his parents in Providence. He received his educa- tion first in his native town, afterwards in the public schools of Providence. At fifteen he began his apprenticeship in the jewelry concern of Messler & Company, and then he worked as a jeweler for Ostby & Barton, and later for Schreiber & Company.
At the start of the World War, Mr. Migliori went back to Italy and joined the Royal Italian Army. He was first assigned to the 10th Regi- ment of Infantry, with which he served thirteen months. Later he was trans- ferred to the 6th Company of motorists engineers, with which he served until honorably discharged in 1919. For his gallantry displayed at the front, he was awarded a war cross.
Following his return to Providence in March, 1920, he started an auto- mobile repair shop on Knight street, remaining there until the end of 1922. From 1922 to 1931 he worked for Raffaele De Angelis, during which
period he also constructed the plant of his laboratory. Resuming the jewelry trade he was successively employed with Cohn & Rosenberg and R. I. Jewelry Company, and followed it until he opened his own business under the name of Rainbow Jewelry Company, manufacturing channel, costume and rhinestone jewelries.
Prominently identified with numer- ous fraternal, social and religious organ- izations, Mr. Migliori is President of the Italian War Veterans Association of the City of Cranston ; member of the Church Committee of St. Mary Della Civita in Cranston.
On September 24, 1927, Mr. Migliori married Anna Cardi, a native of Cranston. They are the parents of two children: 1. Giulio Cesare; 2. Anna Maria.
Mr. Migliori's office is at 185 Eddy street, Providence, R. I. Mr. and Mrs. Migliori reside at 1707 Cranston street, Cranston, R. I.
MOLLO, Aurelio
Businessman; born in San Giovanni Incarico, Province of Frosinone, Italy, August 13, 1891, the son of Nicola and Maria Luisa (Marsella) Mollo. Educated in his native town. Served as musician with the 82nd Regiment of Infantry, later transferred as clerk to the military office at Florence. Honor- ably discharged in November, 1913. Immigrated to Providence in 1914. For twenty years worked as grocery salesman for G. B. Monachetti. Since May, 1939, engaged in business for himself under the name of Rhode Is- land Specialty Company. Married (first), Santina Torti, 1918. Deceased, 1935. Children: 1. Mrs. Maria Luisa Lepore; 2. Giovanni Nicola. Married (second), Rose di Battista, 1938. Member of St. Giovanni Battista So- ciety of San Giovanni Incarico, Circolo San Giovannese, United Commercial
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Traveler Club and Lodge Dante Ali- ghieri, Order Sons of Italy. Office: 385 Sharon street, Providence, R. I.
MARTINO, Giuseppe
Businessman; born in Teano, Prov- ince of Naples, Italy, October 9, 1894, the son of Alfonso and Giusep- pina (Ferrieri) Martino, who were born respectively, at Teano, and at Roccamonfina, Italy.
He attended the local public schools, and at the age of seven he was brought to the United States by his aunt, to join his parents in Providence.
After attending school, he started life at the age of thirteen, blacking stoves at Barstow Stove Company. He advanced very rapidly rising to the position of stove inspector. His next job was as manager of the furniture store of Lyon A. Marcus on Atwells avenue. In 1922 he went into the furniture business for himself and has continued this venture uninterruptedly in the Broadway section. His furniture business is carried on under the name of Boston Wholesale Furniture Com- pany.
Mr. Martino's fraternal, civic and social affiliations include the 6th Ward Italian Independent Club, Young Ital- ian Imperial Club, Johnston Gun and Rod Club, and Lodge Giosue Car- ducci, Order Sons of Italy.
On June 22, 1913, Mr. Martino married Alfonsina Spina, a native of Prata Sannita, Italy. They are the parents of six children: 1. Alfonso; 2. Egidio; 3. Ruggiero; 4. Fioravante ; 5. Anna ; 6. Giuseppe.
Mr. Martino's Boston Wholesale Furniture Company is at 640 Broad- way, Providence, R. I.
McKENDALL, Frank D.
Head of this branch of the family in Rhode Island, one of the earliest immigrants from Fontegreca, Italy.
Chairman of Lincoln Trust Com- pany, President of Frank D. McKen- dall Lumber Company, and one of the outstanding builders of the Italo- American communities during the coun- try's greatest era of industrial expan- sion and immigration boom. See Page 19, First Edition, Italo-Americans of Rhode Island, 1936.
MARROCCO, Nellie M.
NELLIE M. MARROCCO
Prominent in social welfare move- ment and one of the best known Italo American women in Rhode Island; born in Providence, the daughter of Giacinto and Raffaella (Rizzo) Pas- tilli, who were born respectively, at Montagano, Province of Campobasso, Italy, and at Calvello, Province of Potenza, Italy, Her father is one of the earliest Italian settlers in Provi- dence.
Mrs. Marrocco was educated in the local public schools, Technical High School and also took special courses at Brown University.
In the field of Italo-American
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women's educational work and in the promotion of social welfare among her people she has long been very active, rendering important services to the com- munity. She was a charter member and for many years secretary of the Mount Pleasant Parent-Teachers As- sociation. In 1921 she organized the Girls Scouts Federal Hill House, and in 1928 she organized a similar organ- ization at the George J. West School. She was the first woman of Italian extraction to become interested in Girls Scouts movement in Rhode Island. She organized the Jr. Progressive League in 1927. In 1931 she won State-wide attention by founding the Rhode Island Council of Italian Women. She was a conference member of Family Wel- fare Society, 1931-38. She is chair- man of Mt. Pleasant Division Volun- teers of the Providence Jr. League. In addition to the many educational, social welfare and civic activities, she was Vice-president of Quinsnicket Writers, 1939-40, and for a while wrote weekly columns for the Italian Echo on subjects of interest to women.
On September 11, 1909, Mrs. Mar- rocco married Salvatore Marrocco, a native of Pietravairano, Italy. Mr. Marrocco is a son of Achille and Teresa (Marino) Marrocco. Mr. and Mrs. Marrocco are the parents of three children: 1. Mrs. Evelyn Impagliazzo; 2. Jesselyn; 3. Ronald. Home: 174 Roanoke street, Providence, R. I.
MAURO, Edmund M,
Businessman and State official; born in Paterson, N. J., July 9, 1899, the son of Giuseppe and Matilde (Fioren tini) Mauro.
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