25 July 2012

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Harry Cefalo (1906)

Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, p.162


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From page 162:

"Chefalo, Harry E. - Businessman.  Born Winchester, Aug. 2, 1906.  Son of Vincenzo and Dorotea Chefalo (Cefalo).  Graduated: Winchester High and Wentworth Institute.  Special courses at M.I.T.  IN business since 1926 specializing in plumbing, heating and real estate.  Married Alice Nelson of Winchester, Sept. 17, 1927, a former student of Winchester High and of Boston Art School.  Children: Marilyn Claire, born Dec. 11, 1928, a graduate of Winchester High (permanent honor roll), and Alice Elisabeth, born Aug. 12, 1930.  Member: Order Sons of Italy, K.C. and Elks.  Fond of baseball, skiing, golf and travel.  His father was born in Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy.  Came to U.S. in 1902 settling in Winchester, in the service of J.O. Whitten Co., for 37 years.  Had the following children: Mrs. Josephine Petrucci, Harry E., Mrs. Susie Lazzaro, Anthony, in U.S. Navy and Mrs. Carmela Cagnina.  Bus.:  1 Cedar St.  Res.: 465 Washington St., Winchester."

Harry was born as Errico Cefalo.  His father's naturalization application shows a different birth date - 29 July 1906.  Follow this link to a post containing more information on Harry's parents.


Pedigree of Errico "Harry" Cefalo 


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