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Immaculate Conception, The Junior Holy Name, The Sunday School Teachers, and the Catholic Club have flourished under his able guidance.
Upon being named pastor of the Holy Ghost parish, Father Parenti im- mediately began to improve and add to the property of the parish. While restoring the church in July 1922, he purchased property on Ridge street, which, by June 1923, became the Holy Ghost Parochial School, with accomo- dation for instruction up to the sixth grammar grade. Three class-rooms were added to this school building in May 1925, thereby making it possible for the children of the parish to secure a full junior high school education.
In May 1927, Father Parenti be- gan erecting a new rectory, and, while this work was going on, he modernized the entrance and doors of the church. The rectory was finished in December of that year. But, these substantial un- dertakings were still inadequate for the full accomplishment of his purposes. Shortly thereafter he provided an am- ple and comfortable home on church property immediately adjoining the school for the good sisters, who devote their lives in imparting an American education under the fostering light of the Catholic religion.
In 1939, the 50th anniversary of the Holy Ghost parish, Father Parenti refinished the whole interior of the church in marble and with artistic mural paintings. A beautiful marble altar, do- nated by Mr. Michael A. Gammino, is being constructed in Italy and will be installed as soon as it reaches Provi- dence.
In 1930, Father Parenti received the decoration of Chevalier of the Crown from the King of Italy. He is serving with zeal, character and loyalty the Church of the Holy Ghost.
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HOLY GHOST MARKS GOLDEN JUBILEE
The golden jubilee of Holy Ghost Church, Atwells avenue and Knight street, "mother church" in this diocese of upward of 100,000 residents of Italian extraction, was observed on Sun- day, November 19, 1939, by Most Rev. Francis P. Keough, D.D., Bish- op of Providence, who pontificated at a Solemn High Mass of Thanksgiving in that church.
Bishop Keough was given an en- thusiastic reception by hundreds who lined the way from the rectory to the church, to witness the religious pro- cessions before and after Mass. Scores knelt to receive Bishop Keough's bless- ing and to kiss his ring during the ceremony. Four pages, dressed in vel- vet uniforms, held the bishop's cope as he passed on his way to church.
The guard of honor, led by Associ- ate Justice Antonio A. Capotosto of the State Supreme Court, included former Secretary of State Liuis W. Cappelli, Alderman Thomas S. Lungo, Antonio Di Folco, Joseph Gattone, Dr. William P. D'Ugo, Dr. Vincent J. Oddo, Dr. Salvatore Castallo, Mi- chael A. Gammino and Henry Ise.
Guests of the pastor, Rev. Flaminio Parenti, included Dr. Vincenzo Ver- derosa, acting Italian vice consul, rep- resenting the Italian government.
Rev. Nazzareno Properzi, of Bos- ton, provincial superior of the Scala- brinian order, which founded and still maintains the church, delivered the ser- mon in which he reviewed the 50 years' service of the parish. Congratulations were sent by Raffaele Cardinal Rossi, superior general of the Scalabrinian Order.
The Apostolic Benediction, trans- mitted by the Apostolic Delegate, was read by Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. E. Bless- ing, D.D., V.G.
At the conclusion of the Mass the
Bishop addressed the congregation con- gratulating the pastor and the parish- ioners on the completion of fifty years of parish life. He praised the faith of the original parishioners and urged the same spirit of loyalty and devotion on the part of the present generation of parishioners.
Assisting the Bishop were Rt. Rev. Msgr. P. E. Blessing, D.D., V.G., assistant priest ; Rev. Austin O'Toole and Rev. James R. Bartley, deacons of honor; Rev. Arnoldo Vanoli, P.S. S.C., deacon of the Mass; Rev. Louis B. D'Aleno, sub deacon of the Mass ; Rev. Peter Gorret, P.S.S.C., thurifer ; Rev. Domenic Chechia, O.F.M., boat
bearer ; Rev. Cesare Schettini and Rev. Beni Di Mascolo, acolytes; Rev. Al- bert Leveille, mitre bearer ; Rev. T. D. Oliveira, crosier bearer ; Rev. John L. Drury, book bearer and Rev. Raphael Larcher, P.S.S.C., gremiale bearer.
The musical program:
Pontifical Mass Processional, Ecce Sacerdos Magnus, G. Camilloni Mass dedicated to the Holy Ghost, Veni Sancte Spiritus, G. Camilloni; Introito, Graduale, Offertory and Communion, Proper of the Mass.
The choir of 25 voices was aug- mented by four string instruments. Choir members : Mrs. Joseph Ricci, Mrs. Jo- seph Impagliazzo, Mrs. Thomas Ricci, the Misses Rose Querceto, Evelyn Sar- cione, Josephine Garzone, Catherine Spirito, Palmina Trabucco, Angelina Simone, Josephine Langella, Columbia DiNardi, Amelia Urciuoli, Adele Gon- nella, Albert Martellucci, Alderico Ca- ruolo, Anthony Meola, Vincent Calitri, Armando Mauro, Henry Quaranto, Vincent Marinosci, Thomas Ricci, Jo- seph Impagliazzo, Alfred Ise, Joseph Regine, Luigi Ruggieri. Choir under direction of Miss Adele A. Gonnella, organist.
Among those taking part were Ores- to Di Saia, church trustee and archi- tect, who designed the renovations ; Gi-
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orgio De Felice, artist, who painted the murals; Prof. Victor Zucchi, who de- signed the indirect lighting system, and Salvatore Chiappinelli, benefactor and trustee.
Ushers were Ralph D'Atri, John Marotta, Francis Monti, Dr. Charles Spacagna, Robert C. Laurelli, Ugo Gasbarro, Anthony Tarro, Stanley Monti, Philip Leonelli, Joseph Ricci, Fred Brosco, John Vingi, Catello Sor- rentino and Eleuterio Simonelli.
ST. ANN'S CHURCH
One of the greatest Italian churches in New England.
1895. Through the efforts of Rev. Paolo Novati, Pastor of Holy Ghost Church, St. Ann's Mission was or- ganized. Rev. Triolo was named as curate, who remained there in charge until 1901.
1901. Rev. Anthony Bove was placed in charge on December 6, 1901.
1906. The mission was declared a parish.
1907. Rev. Anthony Bove was ap- pointed its first pastor
1909. Corner stone of the present church was laid.
1910. The new church dedicated by Bishop Harkins.
1917. A large parochial school was dedicated by Most Rev. John Bonzano, Apostolic Delegate to the United States.
1931. Mgr. Anthony Bove died in his full maturity on December 14, 1931.
1933. Rev. Beni Di Mascolo, was appointed pastor on February 24, 1933 becoming the successor of the late Mgr. Bove.
Rev. Beni Di Mascolo, present pas- tor of St. Ann's Church, was born in Itri, Province of Rome, Italy, April 4, 1896, the son of Gaetano and Maria Civita (Cardi) Di Mascolo. In the United States since 1904. Educated at La Salle Academy (gr. 1915) ;
St. Charles' College, Baltimore, Md., (gr. 1917) ; St. Bernard's Seminary, Rochester, N. Y. (gr. 1921) ; Semi- nario Maggiore, Rome, Italy. Ordained in Rome by H. E. Cardinal Pompili, March 31, 1923. Pastor, St. Ann's Church, Providence, since February 24, 1933.
Formerly assistant with Mons. Cav. Uff. Anthony Bove at St. Ann's Church, 1924-27 and pastor of St. Anthony's Church, Woonsocket, R. I., 1927-33. Organized the only Italian Church in Woonsocket; built there a new beautiful church and rectory ; led that Italian community to a high stand- ard of religious, educational and social life ; was preparing to provide that pro- gressive community with a convent of Italo-American Sisters and a Paro- chial school when promoted to his present position. In his new parish he continued and developed the splendid work of his predecessor ; improved the building and properties of the Parish ; increased and expanded its organiza- tion ; started and encouraged a new youth movement; founded the Bove Memorial as a social center ; fostered all kinds of patriotic endeavors ; pro- moted the teaching of the Italian lan- guage to the children of his Parish.
A leader in all civic and patriotic movements, and his unselfish devotion to his parish has brought stupendous rewards in growth and progress, and won him a high place in the esteem of the community.
OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL CHURCH
On Brayton avenue and Spruce street.
1920. Holy Ghost parish was di- vided by Rt. Rev. Bishop Hickey and the new parish of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel was established.
1920. Rev. Nicola Armento was appointed first pastor. For three months
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he celebrated Holy Mass in the base- ment of the Cathedral.
1921. Bishop Hickey purchased the Benevolence Hall on the corner of Spruce street and Brayton avenue, as a site for the erection of a new church.
1921. Masses were said in the new temporary church.
1925. The corner stone for this new church was laid with appropriate ceremonies on April 26, 1925. His lordship Bishop Hickey, presiding.
1925. The new church was dedi- cated on July 12, 1925, by Bishop Hickey.
1930. Rev. Louis D'Aleno was appointed pastor in April, 1930.
Rev. D'Aleno, the present pastor of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, was born in Providence, on February 3, 1897, the son of Michele and Teo- dolinda (Leonelli) D'Aleno, both na- tives of Frosolone, Province of Campo- basso, Italy.
Father D'Aleno was educated in the Providence public schools, La Salle Academy, St. Charles' College, Cat- onsville, Md .; St. Mary's Seminary, Baltimore, Md .; Seminario Pontificio Romano Maggiore, Rome, Italy. Or- dained at St. John the Lateran, Rome, April 19, 1924. In 1928 he was ap- pointed administrator of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, and in April, 1930, became its pastor.
Father D'Aleno is serving with sincerity and devotion, and is much beloved by the people of his parish.
CHURCH OF MADONNA DEL CARMINE, Bristol, R.I.
1916. Rev. Joseph Poia, be- longing to the pious congregation of Saint Carlo, first established the Church of Madonna Del Carmine in Bristol, on November 1, 1916.
brated in an improvised church on Jan- uary 7, 1917.
1931. Rev. Giuseppe Sorzana, a native of Cuneo, Italy, appointed pas- tor. He has held the pastorate ever since.
Bristol has 3400 Italo-Americans. They now have a beautiful and spacious church in the vicinity of the park. Rev. Sorzano as pastor of the Church of Madonna Del Carmine has established in connection with his church a num- ber of well developed religious activi- ties: Holy Name Society, 240 mem- bers; Holy Rosary Society, made up of women, 200 members; Altar Soci- ety, 65 members; St. Rita Club, 50 members ; Daughters of Mary, 40 mem- bers.
Rev. Sorzana has spent nine years in Bristol, a beautiful and historical town containing a large Italian popu- lation. The Church of Madonna Del Carmine in Bristol, is without doubt, one of the most important Italian pa- rishes in Rhode Island, and Father Sorzana deserves a great deal of credit for work which he has done in bringing it to its present flourishing stage.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION CHURCH, Westerly, R.I.
The Italian people of Westerly con- stitute a group numerically very im- porting, representing more than one- third of its entire population. The cur- rent of Italian population in that part of Rhode Island started in the late 80's and reached its peak during the World War. Most of the immigrants were from Calabria, a few from Lom- barday, Avellino and Sicily.
In 1907 the Italians had augmented to such a degree as to receive the at- tention of the superior of the Church of the Immaculate Conception in West- erly, which church was first to inaug-
1917. The first Mass was cele- urate a decisive and practical project
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for the spiritual welfare of the Italians of Westerly. This plan took shape in appointing the first duly authorized Italian priest, now as then under the caption of the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception.
Rev. Henry Bruno, S.M., the first Italian priest ever to work among his people of Westerly, was born at San Martino Di Rosignano, Province of Alessandria, Italy, August 22, 1879, the son of Pietro and Ermelinda (Mig- lietta) Bruno. His education has been the following: Marist Apostolic School, at Cavagnolo, Province of Turin, Italy, 1896-1899; Marist Novitiate, at Ly- ons, France, 1900-1902; Marist Col- lege, Washington, D. C., 1903-1906; St. Mary's College, Van Buren, Maine 1906-1907.
He was ordained to the priesthood in the Church of St. Bruno at Van Buren, Maine, on May 1, 1907. After his ordination he was assigned as assist- ant pastor to the Church of the Immac- ulate Conception in Westerly, R. I., and placed in charge of its large and growing Italian population. He has held this position ever since.
Since assuming the permanent care of the spiriutal welfare of the Italians of Westerly, the Italian section of the Church of the Immaculate Conception, has made extraordinary progress. The parish now contains nearly 3800 Itali- ans and nearly 200 children of Italian extraction attend its Sunday school. Rev. Bruno's activities are not con- fined to the ordinary routine work of a parish priest. He has established a number of well developed religious so- cieties and clubs for all purposes : Soci- ety of Madonna Del Carmine, for men. Society Delle Madri Cristiane, for women; Society Di Santa Teresa Del Bambino Gesu, for young ladies ; Circolo Missionario, for both men and women, devoted to the advancement of foreign missions.
Rev. Bruno has spent nearly 33
years serving the Italians of Westerly, and he is highly esteemed both within and without his own parish, and in a progressive, public-spirited way aids in the betterment of the community.
VENERINE, MAESTRE PIE
Many Catholics of Rhode Island, have little knowledge of the numerous and varied activities of the Italian Catholic Schools. To our non-Catholic brethren it is hardly known. It seems proper and fitting that those who are interested in the educational progress and growth of our youth should be acquainted with the accomplishments of twenty-five years by the nuns of the Maestre Pie Venerine of St. Ann's Parochial School.
The Religious Order of the Maestre Pie Venerini has had a very distin- guished and unusual history. It was founded in Italy back in 1685 by Mother Rosa Venerini. Her purpose was the education of poor girls who at that time were denied the benefit of a public school education.
On January 19, 1914, the late Monsignor Bove opened a "Day Nursery" and placed the nuns of the Maestre Pie Venerini in charge of it. On January 28, 1917, a majestic Parochial School was also erected by the late Monsignor Bove, and the nuns of the Maestre Pie Venerini were placed in charge of the teaching of the Italian language.
In the short space of twenty-five years, the sisters of the Pie Venerini have achieved a wonderful success in promoting religious and moral training among the Italian youth of St. Ann's parish.
When Monsignor Bove started the work in 1914, it was in charge of Mother Superior Augusta Setaccioli. It is now headed by Mother Superior San- tina Funchini, ably assisted by five nuns of the Religious Order. In 1940 nearly
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150 students received instruction in the Italian language. The "Day Nursery" had an attendance of nearly 50 chil- dren.
The splendid work of these nuns of the Maestre Pie Venerini find recog- nition in the deep love of their students and the mere knowledge that because of their work they are better men and women than they might otherwise have been.
ITALIAN ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCHES in Rhode Island
1, Holy Ghost, Federal Hill sec- tion, Providence.
2. St. Ann's, North End section, Providence.
3. Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Fed- eral Hill section, Providence.
4. St. Rocco, Thornton.
5. St. Bartolomeo, Silver Lake section, Providence.
6. Madonna Delle Grazie, Man- ton.
7. St. Alexander, Warren.
8. Holy Angels, Barrington.
9. Madonna Del Carmine, Bristol.
10. Sacro Cuore, Natick.
11. Madonna Di Loreto, East Providence.
12. St. Maria Della Civita, Cran-
ston.
13. St. Antonio, Woonsocket.
14. Immaculate Conception, West- erly.
FIRST ITALIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
The first Italian Baptist Church in the North End section, was founded as early as 1897 by Giacomo Prata, Andrea Triangolo, Catello Triangolo, Giovanni Triangolo, Domenico De Meo, Almerindo Volpe, Elviro Volpe, Nicandro Campopiano.
The first edifice was built in 1902 on Marietta street. The present edifice was built in 1925 on Charles street.
During these forty-three years of existence, the First Italian Baptist Church has had nine pastors. The first pastor was Rev. Vincenzo Di Domen- ica. He was followed by Rev. Raf- faele Galasso, Rev. Giovanni Allegri, Rev. Giuseppe Buggelli, Rev. Angelo Peruzzi, Rev. Giovanni Di Tiberio, Rev. Francesco Cali, Rev. Francesco Sannella, who came to Providence in 1924, resigned on May 31, 1939.
Rev. Sannella after a fruitful pasto- rate of fifteen years, resigned on Jan- uary 15, 1939, and was made pastor- emeritus by the congregation. In addi- tion to his church activities, for some time he was editor of the English sec- tion of L'Aurora, national weekly newspaper of the Italian Baptist Church in America.
Rev. Sannella's career has been a long and honorable one. Unselfish de- votion to his church has brought rich rewards in growth and progress, and the congregation of the First Italian Baptist Church acknowledges its debt to its retired beloved pastor.
In September, 1939, Rev. Sannella was succeeded by Rev. Arturo Ven- tura, who comes from Waterbury, Conn., in which city he has ably filled the pulpit of the Italian Baptist Church for twenty-two years. He is beloved by his congregation, and highly esteemed by those outside his church who are familiar with the work he is doing for his countrymen.
The church has now a membership of more than 170 Italians, and a Sun- day School of 120 children of Italian parentage.
Miss Angela De Palma is church secretary ; Domenico Di Meo, treas- urer; Miss Esther Di Meo, financial secretary ; Catello Triangolo is super- intendent of the Sunday School; Allie Volpe, assistant superintendent of the Sunday School; Agostino Capaldi is moderator. Deacons: Catello Triango- lo, Dr. Francesco Sannella, Pasquale
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Di Meo, Gaetano Germani. Deaconess- es : Mrs. Anita Triangolo, Mrs. Maria De Cesare, Mrs. Vincenza Pratt, Miss Valia Volpe.
BROADWAY ITALIAN METH- ODIST CHURCH
The Broadway Italian Methodist Church originated in 1900 and was organized in the same year. It has maintained a continuous existence from that time.
Mascellaro who served from 1915 to 1918; Rev. Vincent Ambrosini who served from 1918 to 1922; Rev. Da- vid Acquarone served from 1923 to 1927; Rev. Vincent Del Rosso, who came to Providence from Philadelphia in 1927.
Under the pastorate of Rev. Del Rosso, the church has moved on Broad- way, where it occupies the beautiful edifice formerly held by the Broadway M. E. Church. The various church activities are vigorous, and there is every
BROADWAY ITALIAN METHODIST CHURCH
The first pastor was Rev. Agide Pirazzini, who came here in 1900 from Rome, Italy. For a while he con- ducted a mission at the corner of At- wells avenue and America street. He was succeeded in 1903 by Rev. Philip Manfre, who came here from Palermo, Italy, and lost his life in the sinking of the Larchmont, in March, 1907. He was followed by Rev. John May who served up to 1915 ; Rev. Edward
prospect for an increasingly bright future. The church has now a mem- bership of more than 100 Italians and a Sunday School of more than 100 children of Italian parentage.
The Huguenot Society, founded by the members of this church on January 1, 1927, was organized for the purpose of promoting Christian brotherhood, to foster liberty of conscience, and to be- stow mutual aid in time of sickness and
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need. The membership of this organ- ization is made up of protestant breth- ren and sympathizers of Italian descent.
The trustees of this, church are Mi- chael Conca, Tommaso Lobello and Frank Del Deo.
Since his coming to Providence, Rev. Del Rosso has devoted his full energy and his distinguished ability to the development of his work, with the re- sult that the Broadway Italian Metho- dist Church is, without doubt, one of the most flourishing Italian Protestant churches. He has endeared himself greatly to all the members of his church, as well as to the community at large, and is highly respected and loved by all who know him.
FEDERAL HILL ITALIAN BAPTIST CHURCH
The Federal Hill Italian Baptist Church was organized by Mimi C. Marseglia, Ferdinando Coppola, Eu- genio Cilento, Antonio Norcia, Michele La Fauci, Antonio Feola and others.
The first edifice was dedicated in 1904 on Dean street. Its first mission- ary and founder of the work was Rev. Mimi C. Marseglia. As a church it was organized by Rev. John Di Tiberio in 1919. The new edifice on Knight and Tell streets was dedicated in 1924 by Rev. John Di Tiberis.
During its existence, the Federal Hill Italian Baptist Church has had five pastors. The first was missionary Rev. Mimi C. Marseglia who served up to 1909; Rev. Angelo Peruzzi served up to 1913; Rev. John Di Tiberio served up to 1929; Rev. Enrico Re served up to 1936; Rev. John Di Tiberio was again called by the congregation in 1936 and is still serving to the general satisfaction of its members.
The church has a large congrega- tion and a flourishing Sunday School. There is also a very active Young People's Society.
Santo Cardullo is the church mod- erator ; Stellario Savasta, treasurer ; An- drea Cerullo, recording secretary ; John M. La Fauci, financial secretary.
During his long pastorate, Rev. Di Tiberio has proven himself to be an able leader and an executive of force and ability. He is known throughout Federal Hill as one of the most active pastors that ever labored here, and his devotion to his work has brought him the admiration and love of his congre- gation.
ITALIAN UNITED PRESBY- TERIAN CHURCH, East Providence
The First Italian United Presby- terian Church of East Providence was organized in 1910. The edifice was dedicated in 1920. Its founders were Luigi Di Manna, Remo Di Manna, Raffaele Paparella, Antonietta Guer- ra, Angiolina Caldarone, Pasquale Caldarone, Giovanni Pagano and many others.
Its first pastor was Rev. Virgilio Guerra. He was followed by Rev. O. Pampana, Rev. Samuele Merlo, Rev. Timothy E. Zucchi, who came to as- sume the pastorate on November 7, 1927.
In addition to its regular Sunday services, the church has a Bible class ; a Sunday school; the Young People's Christian Union for the study of the Bible; the "Tabita Club" for women and young women, designed to promote the welfare of the church and help the poor ; the Young People's Club, for the promotion of cultural knowledge.
Miss Mary Zucchi is the superin- tendent of Sunday school. The deacons and members of the financial committee are the following: Mrs. Lena Cal- derone, Miss Mary Zucchi, Angelo Pagano, Aquilino Del Forno, Alfred Calderone.
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Rev. Zucchi, the present pastor has richly earned the sincere respect with which he is regarded by his people, and also of the community in which his church is located.
GIUNTA, Dr. Henry C.
Dr. Henry C. Giunta, Protestant clergyman; born in Sicily. As a small boy, the future preacher was brought
to the United States by his parents who settled in Boston. He was edu- cated wholly in the United States.
Rev. Giunta came to Providence from Massachusetts two or three years ago to become pastor of the Providence New Church, on Trinity Square, the first Italo-American in Rhode Island ever to hold the pastorate of an Amer- ican Protestant Church.
The Rise of the Italo-Americans in Agriculture, in Industry and in the Professions
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ITALO-AMERICANS IN THE DENTAL PROFESSION
The earliest Italo-American den- tists were Dr. Rocco De Feo, Dr. Angelo De Conti, Dr. Vincent De Conti, Dr. Saverio N. Pennine. Now there are some thirty dentists of Italian descent. The list includes the following: Dr. Anthony Balzafiore, Dr. Ernest E. Capobianco, Dr. Jo- seph A. Capone, Dr. Vincent Cenci, Dr. Charles V. Caldarone, Dr. Al- fred Coletti, Dr. Louis J. Correra, Dr. William F. De Cesare, Dr. An- gelo De Conti, Dr. Vincent De Conti, Dr. Rocco De Feo, Dr. Stanley De Rita, Dr. Armand R. Famiglietti, Dr. Raymond Lapolla, Dr. Maria R. Leccese, Dr. Vincent Mattera, Dr. Michael B. Messore, Dr. Nicholas Migliaccio, Dr. Saverio N. Pennine, Dr. Eugene Ricci, Dr. Francis M. Sannella, Dr. Paul H. Sollitto, Dr. Charles A. Spacagna, Dr. Albert E. Turcone and others.
ITALO-AMERICANS IN THE LEGAL PROFESSION
The first Italo-American lawyer was Antonio A. Capotosto who came to Providence from Boston in 1905. The second was Anthony V. Pettine, a native of Isernia, who was admitted in October, 1907. He was followed by Pasquale Romano and Benjamin Cianciaruolo, both natives of Basili- cata, who were admitted in 1912; Luigi De Pasquale, a native of Provi- dence, was admitted in 1914; Joseph Veneziale, a native of Isernia, was admitted in 1915; Raphael Vicario, a native of Aversa, was admitted in 1917; Louis V. Jackvony, a native of Providence, was admitted in 1917. There are now some seventy-five law- yers of Italian descent. The list in Rhode Island includes the following : Stephen F. Achille, Michael Addeo, Harold C. Arcaro, Angelo A. Calda-
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