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rone, Frank C. Cambio, Thomas J. Capalbo, Luigi Capasso, Joseph Capasso, E. A. Capomacchio, An- tonio A. Capotosto, Francis Cappalli, Lucien Capone, Albert F. Cappelli, Louis W. Cappelli, Hugo G. Caro- selli, Francis Castrovillari, Angelo Cianciaruolo, Bennie Cianciaruolo, V. P. Colavecchio, Alfred D'Amario, Vincent A. D'Atri, Michael De Cian- tis, Luigi De Pasquale, D. Thomas De Simone, Florie De Simone, An- tonio S. Di Cola, John Di Libero, Henry R. Di Mascolo, John H. Di Stefano, Edward C. Drinkwater, Ar- thur Falcone, Francis J. Fazzano, Herman D. Ferrara, William A. Gammino, Ugo Gasbarro, Edward Geremia, Robert Gonnella, Emilio D. Iannuccilli, Louis V. Jackvony, Dan- iel Lapolla, Joseph Mainelli, Francis A. Manzi, Thomas L. Marcaccio, V. P. Marcaccio, Lisimaco Moni, Fran- cis A. Monti, Michael A. Monti, Al- fred E. Motta, John A. Notte, Jr., Thomas J. Paolino, Santi J. Paul, John O. Pastore, U. Pettine, John Quattrocchi, Jr., Antonio Romano, Pasquale Romano, Ralph Rotondo, Albert A. Soriero, Amedeo A. Susi, Albert R. Tavani, Carl Testa, Ra- phael Vicario and others.
ITALO-AMERICANS IN THE MEDICAL PROFESSION
The first medical practitioner of Italian descent in Rhode Island was Dr. Joseph Mauran, a native of Bar- rington, son of Giuseppe Carlo Mau- rani, who came here from Villa- franca, near Genoa, Italy, in 1760. The first Italian medical practitioner to come here from Italy was the late Dr. Vito L. Raia, who died in 1938. Among other physicians were Dr. Ferdinando Cerbo, who came here from Pietra Vairano in 1895, and re- turned to Italy in 1927; Dr. Prisco, who came here in 1898, and went to
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New York in 1901; Dr. Salvatore Castallo, who came here from Prata Sannita in 1901; Dr. D. N. Golini, who came here from Capriati al Vol- turno in 1902, and died while on a visit to Italy in 1913; Dr. Luigi Maiello, now State Senator from Providence, who came here from Naples in 1903; Dr. G. Carella, who came here from Marzano Appio in 1903, and re- turned to Italy in 1930; Dr. Pasquale Conca, who came here from Marzano Appio in 1905, and died in Provi- dence in 1935; Dr. Ignazio Verde, who came here from Ischia in 1906; Dr. Tito Angeloni, who came here from Rocchetta al Volturno in 1906; Dr. Fedele U. Luongo, who came here from Tufo in 1913; Dr. Pio Giannini, who came here from Vena- fro in 1923; Dr. Francesco Loforte, who came here from Palermo in 1922; Dr. Giovanni Castaldi, who came here from Ischia in 1926; Dr. Fran- cesco Ronchese, who came here from Treviso in 1928; Dr. Vincenzo Di Santo, who came here from San Gio- vanni Incarico in 1929; Dr. Luigi Scotti, who came here from the island of Ischia in 1933.
Italo-Americans have particularly distinguished themselves in the medical profession. While the greatest ma- jority of them are members of regu- lar medical societies, they have also formed an Italian-American medical society, the Malpighi Medical Club, founded on May 8, 1929. Its primary purpose is the diffusion of medical knowledge among its members and to share community obligations.
The present officers of the Mal- pighi Medical Club are the follow- ing: Dr. Rocco Abbate, President ; Dr. George Bellano, Vice-President ; Dr. Vincent A. Cianci, Secretary ; Dr. Arthur Rattenni, Treasurer.
There are now in Rhode Island more than 100 physicians of Italian descent. The list of names include
the following: Dr. Rocco Abbate, Dr. E. Addonizio, Dr. F. B. Agnelli, Dr. Tito Angeloni, Dr. Angelo Ar- chetto, Dr. Michael Arciero, Dr. George Bellano, Dr. Joseph L. Bel- liotti, Dr. John R. Bernardo, Dr. Anacleto Berrillo, Dr. Armando A. Bertini, Dr. Antonio Bellino, Dr. E. J. Bernasconi, Dr. Virginio Bertone, Dr. C. Paul Bruno, Dr. Alfred A. Calda- rone, Dr. Domenico Calise, Dr. Gio- vanni Castaldi, Dr. Mario A. Castallo, Dr. Salvatore Castallo, Dr. Joseph Castronovo, Dr. Louis J. Cella, Dr. Louis C. Cerrito, Dr. George Cerio, Dr. John R. Cicchetti, Dr. Vincent A. Cianci, Dr. Mary B. Corcione, Dr. Anthony Corvese, Dr. Giovanni Capobianco, Dr. P. P. Ciarla, Dr. E. Arthur Catullo, Dr. Alfred C. Conte, Dr. Gerald J. Curreri, Dr. Antonio F. D'Angelo, Dr. Francis A. De Cesare, Dr. Americo Del Selva, Dr. Ralph Di Leone, Dr. Palmino Di Pippo, Dr. Vincenzo Di Santo, Dr. B. G. De Fusco, Dr. William P. D'Ugo, Dr. Richard D. Femino, Dr. Antonio G. Fidanza, Dr. Bernard F. Ferrara, Dr. Stephen Fortunato, Dr. Pio Giannini, Dr. A. E. Geremia, Dr. Carlotta N. Golini, Dr. T. G. Granata, Dr. A. A. Iavazzo, Dr. A. H. Jackvony, Dr. E. C. Laurelli, Dr. Francesco Loforte, Dr. Fedele U. Luongo, Dr. A. W. Lupoli, Dr. Luigi Maiello, Dr. A. Mastrobuono, Dr. Frank I. Matteo, Dr. A. F. Melucci, Dr. F. A. Merlino, Dr. A. V. Migliac- cio, Dr. E. J. Monti, Dr. Victor H. Monti, Dr. L. A. Mori, Dr. J. A. Mellone, Dr. L. A. Morrone, Dr. Vin- cent J. Oddo, Dr. A. J. Pedorella, Dr. R. A. Petrucci, Dr. J. A. Picozzi, Dr. G. Pozzi, Dr. J. E. Raia, Dr. A. Rattenni, Dr. Edward A. Ricci, Dr. Anthony Romano, Dr. Francesco Ronchese, Dr. Vincent P. Rossignoli, Dr. J. E. Ruisi, Dr. Alfredo Russo, Dr. P. J. Rozzero, Dr. Angelo Scor- pio, Dr. Luigi Scotti, Dr. Ciro Scotti,
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Dr. Giovanni Senerchia, Dr. Alfred M. Tartaglino, Dr. Daniel V. Trop- poli, Dr. M. A. Tarro, Dr. Angelo G. Valentino, Dr. J. Vallone, Dr. Ignazio Verde, Dr. U. E. Zambarano, Dr. Gennarino R. Zinno, Dr. Giovan- ni Costantini, Dr. Cono V. Stifano and others.
ITALO-AMERICAN MANU- FACTURERS
As the 80's up to the first World War was known as the immigration era, so the last two decades have been known as the industrial epoch.
No group of Italo-Americans in the entire country, with the exception of New York City and San Fran- cisco, Cal., is better known or talked about more because of its industries than the Italo-Americans in Provi- dence. The rise of these people to the status of manufacturers has been phenomenal. Practically all this great industrial development has taken place in the brief span of twenty years. The rise of the Italo-Americans in the in- dustrial field is due to their fine work requiring accuracy and skill.
Providence, the jewelry manufac- turing center of the country, numbers many manufacturing jewelers of Ital- ian extraction. Among the well- known Italo-American manufacturers should be numbered the following:
Uncas Manufacturing Company, the largest ring factory in the world. Vincent Sorrentino, President.
Sammartino Brothers Company. Achille Sammartino, President.
Sammartino & Sanchirico. Part- ners, Pasquale Sammartino and An- thony Sanchirico.
Imperial Pearl Company. Alfred Marsello, President-Treasurer ; Albert P. Marsello, Secretary and Vice- President.
Gustavo Trifari of R. I. Jewelry Company, Inc., a jewelry manufactur-
er who established his industry in New York City in 1908, and at present his plant is located in Providence.
Gennaro Morvillo & Sons.
M. R. T. Company, Inc., Evandro R. Radoccia and Michael Radoccia. Filippo Calabro.
Cloisonne Enamel & Plating Com- pany. Michael Conca and Adolph Lobello, proprietors.
Angelo Rossi.
A. Micallef & Company.
Esposito Jewelry Company.
Troppoli Jewelry Company.
Ralph Tortolani.
Domizio Sciotti.
Tasca Jewelry Company.
Salvatore Chiappinelli. Arthur Albanese.
John Albanese.
Philip Coia.
Charles Del Bene.
Paul Marino.
Joseph Pezzullo.
Joseph Ricci of Crafts, Inc.
Anthony Saccoccio.
Charles C. Sciaraffa.
Cianfarani Brothers.
Angelo Del Sesto.
J. Edward Mariano.
Joseph Migliori and other manu- facturing jewelers too numerous to mention here.
In the inception and development of the pocket-knife industry in Provi- dence, the Italo-Americans justly claim the honor of originating and fostering this enterprise in our city. Among the well-known manufacturers in the pocket-knife industry should be num- bered the following:
Imperial Knife Company, owned and operated by Michael Mirando, Felix A. Mirando and Domenic A. Fazzano. Organized in 1917, it is the largest producer of pocket-knives in the United States.
Colonial Knife Company, owned and operated by Fortunato Paolanto- nio, Domenic Paolantonio and An-
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tonio Paolantonio, in a large cutlery plant.
The Ideal Knife Company and the Providence Cutlery Company, are also engaged in the pocket-knife indus- try in Providence.
California Artificial Flower Com- pany. Quite an impetus to the recent growth of the Italo-Americans in the industrial field in Providence has been the creation of the California Artificial Flower Company, founded in 1921 by Michele D'Agnillo. It is the largest artificial flower plant in the United States.
Leonar Processing Corporation. Louis Palizza, Treasurer and General Manager. This is an important con- cern engaged in processing fine cot- ton, rayon and woolen yarns for the embroidery and knitting trade.
Falls Yarn Mills, founded by the late Joseph Cavedon, a native of Ve- netia, Italy. This plant holds a com- manding place in the textile industry of Woonsocket, R. I.
The Italo-Americans of Rhode Island also take high rank in the manufacture of macaroni and spaghetti, an industry first originated in Provi- dence in 1910 by G. D. Del Rossi Co., Inc .; in the granite, bronze, marble and sculptural work; in the terrazzo and tile industry; in the cabinet and wood carving industry ; in the making of iron and wire fences ; and in countless other small industries which have started in the last few years.
ITALIANS AS FARMERS
Since Lelio Caruolo, Arcangelo Caruolo, Ancelo Raffaele Cappelli and other farmers who first settled at Simmonsville in the early '70's, the Italo-Americans have continued through all these years to produce substantial quantities of agricultural commodities ever increasing in amount and always of the finest quality. It is in that sec- tion called Thornton, Hughesdale and Simmonsville, that the Italians origin- ated their work as farmers in Rhode Island. The land in that part of the State is well cultivated and grows abundantly nearly every indigenous product. About the turn of the cen- tury Italian immigrants began to spread out and establish little farms through- out the State. Some went to John- ston, Cranston and North Providence. Others went to East Providence, Bar- rington, and Bristol. Luxurious or- chards and magnificent crops of vege- tation are produced through the patient industry of these enterprising agricul- turists. An evidence of the success of these Italian farmers is shown by the great number of them engaged in the fruit and produce wholesale and re- tail business. Natural cultivators of the soil, these sturdy Italian people have certainly contributed their share to the development and prosperity of our great little State.
Italo-American Leaders, Manu- facturers and Manufacturing Concerns, Business Men Professional Men, Public Officials, Teachers and Other Progressive Men and Women in Rhode Island
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ANTONELLI, Rudolph
Designer and superintendent; born in Agnone, Province of Campobasso, Italy. He attended the public schools of his native town until the age of 11, at which time he began to learn tailoring and designing. At 16 he immigrated to the United States and began his career in Chicago where he perfected his trade as a designer. He later held responsible positions with Stein-Block Company at Rochester, N. Y. Removing to Boston in 1927, he became identified with Leopold Morse & Co., eventually becoming its superintendent of Shop A.
Mr. Antonelli is prominent in the civic, social and fraternal affairs of the Italo-American community of Bos- ton. He is a member of the Italian Chamber of Commerce and Italian Historical Society.
Mr. Antonelli is married to Maria Carosella and is the father of one child, Rudolph Antonelli, Jr.
ARMENO, Guido Mario
Teacher, born in Providence, No- vember 13, 1907, the son of Angelo and Filomena (Picozzi) Armeno.
He received his education in the local public schools; Technical High School, 1925; R. I. State College, B.S., 1929. Spent one year at R. I. College of Education, where he com- pleted a teacher's course in 1930. Re- ceived the degree of M. of Educ. from R. I. College of Education in 1934.
He began his active career as a public school teacher at Esek Hop- kins Junior High School in 1931, re- maining there until February, 1932, at which time he was transferred to Roger Williams Junior High School, In 1933 he was appointed as teacher of general sciences at Gilbert Stuart Junior High School.
In addition to his teaching position, he has devoted his spare time after
school hours and the summer vaca- tions in promoting recreational activi- ties among school boys and girls, serv- ing first as assistant director and then as director of Public Playgrounds. In 1938 he coached the Gilbert Stuart Junior High School champion base- ball team.
Mr. Armeno is a member of the Knights of Columbus. On September 5, 1936, Mr. Armeno married Theresa Campagnone.
ALIANELLO, Vincent
Registered pharmacist, born in New York City, June 2, 1902, the son of Canio and Filomena (Lauletta) Alia- nello. His father, a registered pharma- cist, was a native of Rionero in Vul- ture, Province of Basilicata, Italy, who immigrated to New York in 1884, and moved to Providence with his family in 1902. He conducted a pharmacy here until his death a few years ago.
Vincent Alianello attended the Providence public schools and English High School. Later he entered the Rhode Island College of Pharmacy from which he graduated with the de- gree of Ph.G. in 1922. After com- pleting his studies he held responsible positions with many leading drug stores. At present he is employed as regis- tered pharmacist with E. H. Weaver, 2198 Broad Street, Edgewood.
He is a member of Ausonia Club and Bishop Hendricken Fourth Degree Assembly, Knights of Colombus.
On June 29, 1927, Mr. Alianello married Elvira Leonardo. They be- came the parents of two children: 1. Vincent, Jr .; 2. Elaine Filomena.
AVENIA, Frank S.
Proprietor of Avenia Sign Studio; born in Providence, December 26, 1915, the son of Carlo and Carmela (Mollo) Avenia, both natives of Cice-
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rale Cilento, Province of Salerno, Italy.
Ater attending the local public schools he graduated from St. Ed- ward's School in 1931. He then en- tered the Rhode Island School of De- sign, where he studied commercial art for six years.
Following the completion of his studies he started a business for him- self engaged in a high-grade complete sign service, covering commercial signs for every purpose.
Mr. Avenia, a popular and prom- ising young business man, is very active in the social, civic and fraternal af- fairs of the North End section.
On June 4, 1938, he married Ber- tha Zannini.
Mr. Avenia, maker of high grade signs, maintains his studio at 491 Branch Avenue, Providence, R. I. His residence is at 480 Woodward Road, North Providence, R. I.
ALMONTE, Henry
President, Federal Dairy Ice Cream Co., Inc .; born in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, October 1, 1897, the son of Dionisio and Fran- cesca (Almonte) Almonte, both na- tives of the same town.
He received his early education in the public schools of his native town and when very young he went to work on his father's farm, where he learned farming and the dairy business from every angle.
In 1914 he immigrated to the United States to join his father in Providence, and to make for himself a place in the new world. After a few years spent in gaining valuable experience in his new adopted coun- try, with his brothers Angelo and Al- fred, organized the Federal Ice Cream Company in 1923 for the manufacture of ice cream. As business increased the production of milk, cream, ice
cream and ice cream mixture were added to the venture in 1935, at which time the name was changed to Federal Dairy Ice Cream Co., Inc. Today the name of the Federal Dairy Ice Cream Co., Inc., is one of the best known in Providence and vicinity, producing the highest grade of milk, cream, ice cream and all kinds of dairy products. On its pay roll there are 33 employes and 15 trucks.
Keeping pace with progress, chang- ing with the trend of the times, has been responsible for the growth of the Federal Dairy Ice Cream Co., Inc.
Mr. Almonte is a member of the Pawtucket Gun and Sporting Club ; San Michele Society, Order Sons of Italy; Madonna Dei Lattani; Young Italian Imperial Club.
On November 26, 1925, Mr. Al- monte married Anna Felicetta Volpe. They are the parents of six children: 1. Anna; 2. Henry, Jr .; 3. Francis ; 4. Anthony; 5. Joseph; 6. Dionisio.
Henry Almonte is president of the Federal Dairy Ice Cream Co., Inc .; Alfred Almonte is Secretary ; Alfred Almonte is Treasurer.
The office and plant of the Federal Dairy Ice Cream Co., Inc., is at 247 Valley Street, Providence, R. I.
ANDREANO, Francesco P.
"Father of Columbus Day" is the title with which thousands of Rhode Islanders recognize Francesco P. An- dreano, for many years a prominent figure among fraternal societies, and regarded as the principal sponsor of measures which have resulted in the establishment of holidays honoring the great discoverer in Rhode Island.
He was born in Ascoli Satriano, Province of Foggia, Italy, July 16, 1880, the son of Pasquale and Teresa (Rubia) Andreano. He immigrated to Providence from Italy in 1904. He became chef of the Crown Hotel,
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serving there for many years. For a while he conducted an automobile place on Broadway and in 1921 started a grocery and market business at 1134 Westminster Street.
It was due to Mr. Andreano's initiative and enthusiasm, effectively aided by a small group of patriotic men, that in September, 1932, an ac- tive campaign was started to have Columbus Day established as a full legal holiday. Columbus Day as a full legal holiday became a law through the popular election held in the fall of 1938. On October 12, 1939, it was celebrated for the first time as a full legal holiday in Rhode Island.
One of the foremost in the promo- tion of patriotic activities among Italo- American societies, he succeeded in organizing the Central Columbus Com- mittee, its chief purpose being the an- nual celebration of Columbus Day in Rhode Island. As leader of this organization Mr. Andreano has been eminently successful.
On July 7, 1907, Mr. Andreano married Maria Salvagno. Business address: 1134 Westminster Street, Providence, R. I.
ANNESE, David D.
Business man and well-known in civic and fraternal activities; born in Molfetta, Province of Bari, Italy, the son of Gaetano and Vincenza (Scar- digno) Annese. His father, a veteran of the Italian War of Independence, was severely wounded in the naval battle of Lissa, during the campaign against Austria-Hungary in 1866.
He received his education in his native town, whence he proceeded to Turin, graduating from the tailoring and designing academy of that import- ant city. Upon completing his course he spent several years as inspector of
uniforms in the Royal Italian Rail- ways.
Wishing to immigrate to the United States he came to Providence in 1909, starting his career in the tailoring busi- ness. Since 1922 he has been man- ager of the Biltmore Checking and Valet Department at the Providence Biltmore.
A successful business man, posses- sing a pleasing personality, strict in- tegrity and proven public spirit, al- ways ready to help his fellowmen in every respect, he represents the best type of useful and upright citizen.
Along with his business activities, Mr. Annese is very active in civic and fraternal affairs. He is a member of the Commercial Travelers Club, the Aurora Club and Lodge Dante Ali- ghieri of Order Sons of Italy.
On October 28, 1913, Mr. An- nese married Paolina Tonelli. They are the parents of four children: 1. Gilda ; 2. Armand; 3. Odosco; 4. Rai- nold. Home: 323 Sharon Street, Providence, R. I.
ANGELONI, Tito, M.D.
Born in Rocchetta al Volturno, Province of Campobasso, Italy, Janu- ary 25, 1879, the son of Antonio and Teresa (Martini) Angeloni. Dr. An- geloni after completing the public schools of his native town, studied at the Gymnasium of Montecassimo and at the Lyceum of Aquila. He later en- tered the Medical School of the Royal University of Naples from which he graduated with the degree of M.D. in 1905. After graduation Dr. Angeloni served his interneship at the Gesu e Maria and Incurabili hospitals of Naples. Later he was appointed a physician on board steamships plying between Naples and New York. Hav- ing determined to practice his profes- sion in the United States, he settled down in Providence in 1906.
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Dr. Angeloni passed the required medical examination both in Illinois and Rhode Island. He began his ac- tive practice of medicine in Provi- dence in 1906.
He is associated with the staff of the Homeopathic Hospital.
Dr. Angeloni is a member and past president of the Malpighi Medical Club. His other professional and social affiliations include the Provi- dence Medical Society, Rhode Island Medical Society, and the Aurora Club.
In 1913, Dr. Angeloni married Teresa Ziroli. Office: 404 Branch Avenue, Providence, R. I.
ADDEO, Michael
Lawyer; born in Providence, July 24, 1898, the son of Eugenio and Michela (Parrillo) Addeo. His father was a native of Moschiano Province of Avellino, Italy. His mother was a native of Fontegreca. Italy. The Addeo and Parrillo fam- ilies were among the original settlers of the Eagle Park district and in later years were among the dominent forces behind the organization of the Italo- Americans of that section. His father, Eugenio Addeo, who died a few years ago, was one of the founders and past presidents of the Society Maria San- tissima Della Carita. A deeply re- ligious man, he left a monument to his generosity in the shrine dedicated to Maria Santissima Della Carita, lo- cated at the corner of Columbus Street and Douglas Avenue, in the Eagle Park section. The shrine was erected on land donated to Mr. Addeo by former U. S. Senator Metcalf for the purpose of erecting there a place of worship for the Italians of Eagle Park.
Michael Addeo attended the Provi- dence public schools and, following his education at the high schools, en-
rolled at Boston University Law School, from which he received the degree of Bachelor of Law and Master of Laws in 1921. Mr. Addeo was admitted to the Rhode Island bar in 1922, at which time he began his ac- tive practice of law in Providence.
His professional, social and frater- nal affiliations include R. I. Bar Association, Aurora Club, St. Anthony Council of Knights of Columbus and other organizations. He is also a trustee of St. Ann's Church. Office: 940 Hos- pital Trust Building, Providence, R. I.
ADDEO, Alexander
Building Inspector of the City of Providence; born in Providence, June 26, 1899, the son of Nunzio and Celeste (Ricci) Addeo. Both his pa- rents were natives of Italy, and have always resided in the Eagle Park sec- tion of the city. He attended the Veazie street grammar school and Technical High school. Following his graduation from high school, he enrolled at Brown University, where he received his de- gree of Bachelor of Science in civil engineering in 1920. After completing his education he began his career by associating himself with Ernest Santan- gini, a well-known engineer, and to- gether they started the firm of Addeo & Santangini, architects and engineers. When Mr. Santangini received a posi- tion with the U. S. government in 1926 Mr. Addeo started an office alone which he carried on until 1930, when he accepted the position of inspector of construction in the Department of Pub- lic Buildings. In May, 1932, he was elected to the office of Building Inspec- tor by the City Council for a term of three years. Successively re-elected lo this office, in the years that have elapsed the wisdom of the choice of the Provi- dence City Council has been thoroughly demonstrated by the able effective serv- ices rendered by this devoted public servant.
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As Building Inspector, Mr. Addeo will go down in history for his fine work in having ordered and directed the raz- ing of 721 obsolete and unsafe build- ings in Providence in the past eight years. For this reason, the city is better looking without them. When he com- pletes his job to rid Providence of the remainder of its century-old accumula- tion of shabby and unsafe buildings, the community will offer thanks to Mr. Addeo for having made it safer and pleasanter to look upon-and in a better position to encourage the new construc- tion that will be needed as its growth continues.
Also prominent in professional, social and fraternal organizations, Mr. Addeo is Vice President of the New England Building Officials Conference ; member of the Providence Society of Engineers ; member of Societa Santissima Della Carita ; Aurora Club and other organ- izations.
Genial and popular among all classes of people, his services to worthy causes are broad and useful.
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