1916 Birth & 1918 Death of Pauline Maria Capobianco

The Birth and Death Indexes have different given names. I'm reasonably sure these are the same person.

Birth Index: 1916, Boston, Massachusetts

 Sourse: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 27 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, State Vital Records, 1841-1920; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KBZ5-GLW;

Name: Pauline Marie Tedesco
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 25 Feb 1916
Event Place: 24 Atherton Ave., Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States
Gender: Female
Father's Name: Albert
Father's Occupation: Stone cutter
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Name: Josephine Capobianco
Mother's Birthplace:  Somerville
Physician: E S Bagnall
Certificate Number: 1580
Page: 40
Digital Folder Number: 004962979
Image Number: 00041

Death Index: 1918, Boston, Massachusetts

Source: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 27 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, State Vital Records, 1841-1920; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/23RJ-VHP; 

Name: Pasqualila M Tedesco

Event Type: Death

Event Date: 06 May 1918

Event Place: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, United States

Gender: Female

Age: 2y, 2mo, 10d

Date of Birth: Feb 25, 1916

Residence: 146 Dudley Ave

Cause: Bronchopneumonia 10 days, measles 5 days

Father's Name: Albert Tedesco

Father's Birthplace: Italy

Mother's Name: Josephine Capobianco

Mother's Birthplace: Somerville

Burial: St. Michael's Cemetery

Burial Date: 7 May

Certificate Number: 5134

Page: 395

Digital Folder Number: 004966594

Image Number: 00396

1906 Boston MA Marriage: Nicolangelo Cefalo and Silvia Ardolino

Marriage Index: 28 Jan 1906

Source: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 24 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915: p 157 no 3600, Boston, Massachusetts, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2315298; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N48D-LWJ; 

Name: Nicolangelo Cefalo

Event Type: Marriage

Event Date: 28 Jun 1906

Event Place: Boston, , Massachusetts

Gender: Male

Age: 22

Marital Status: First

Residence: 180 Salem Street

Occupation: Tailor

Birthplace: Italy

Father's Name: Luigi Cefalo

Mother's Name: Vincenza Servitella

Spouse's Name: Silvia Ardolino

Spouse's Age: 14

Spouse's Marital Staus: First

Spouse's Occupation: Domestic

Spouse'sResidence: 68 Prince Street

Spouse's Father's Name: Achille Ardolino

Spouse's Mother's Name: Carmela Cassano

Officiated by: Francesco Liberti, Pr. 14 No Bennett St.

Certificate Number: 17726

GS Film number: 2315298

Digital Folder Number: 4329356

Image Number: 01036

Number of Images: 1

1916 Boston MA Marriage: Enrico Cefalo To Palmina Ardolino

1916 Boston MA Marriage Index

1916 Boston MA Marriage Index Volume: 1 Page: 193 Entry: 2501
Date of Marriage: 14 May 1916
Priest: Antonio Del Carolis, 14 North Bennett Street, Boston

Groom: Enrico Cefalo
Age: 25; born Italy
Marital: 1st
Occupation: Shipper
Residence: 371 Hanover Street
Father: Saverio Cefalo
Mother: Maria Barazo

Bride: Palmina Ardolino
Age: 17; born Italy
Marital: 1st
Occupation: Fancy Packer
Residence: 19 Thacher Street
Father: Emiglio Ardolino
Mother: Carmela del Grosso

Ancestors of Teodorico "Enrico" Cefalo

Ancestors of Palmina Ardolino

Birth Male Todesco, 1914

Boston Birth Index: 1914 p. 478

Boston Birth Index: 1914 p. 479

Sourse: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 21 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, Births, 1841-1915: Boston, Massachusetts, p 478, Massachusetts Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2409801; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FXKS-DJN;

Name: Tedesco (Angelo)
Event Type: Birth
Event Date: 05 Jul 1914
Event Place: 146 Dudley St., Boston, Massachusetts
Residence of Parents: do
Gender: M
Father's Name: Alberto Tedesco
Father's Occupation: Stone Cutter
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Name: Giuseppina Caposianco
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Physician: M M Knudson
Reference ID: p 478
GS Film number: 2409801
Digital Folder Number: 4401722
Image Number: 1053

Abducts Girl, Asks $1000 to Wed Her

Here is more to the story from yesterday's post of the wedding of Alberto Todesco and Giuseppina Capobianco.

Source: NewsBank, Inc., "Historical Newspapers," database, Genealogy Bank (http://www.genealogybank.com/ : accessed 21 Jul 2014), Abducts Girl, Asks $1000 to Wed Her; Date: Saturday, December 20, 1913, Paper: Boston Journal (Boston, MA), Volume: LXXX, Issue: 26224, Page: 1.

ABDUCTS GIRL, ASKS $1000 TO WED HER

   "Not only did this man abduct my daughter but he then wrote me a letter demanding $1000 in order to have him marry her to obliterate her disgrace," asserted Dominico Capobianco, a wealthy proprietor of a chain of small stores throughout Boston as he started last night with Inspector Kilday for Washington, where his daughter and her alleged abductor are under arrest.
   The man accused is Albert Todesco, a former Boston barber, who disappeared nearly a year ago with 17-year old Guiseppana Capobianco, who is claimed to have taken with her $135 of her father's money.
   She lives with her parents on Clarendon avenue, West Roxbury and it was only after a four months' search that Todesco was located.

Marriage: Alberto Todesco and Giuseppina Capobianco, 1913

Boston Marriage Index: 1913

Source: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 21 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915: p 349 no 8005, Boston, Massachusetts, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2409946; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N46P-C5P;

Name: Alberto Tedesco
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 31 Dec 1913
Event Place: Boston, , Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 22
Marital Status: First
Birthplace: Italy
Residence: 146 Dudley St., Boston
Occupation: Stone Cutter
Father's Name: Angelo Tedesco
Mother's Name: Pasqualina Ardolino
Spouse's Name: Giuseppina Capobianco
Spouse's Age: 19
Spouse's Residence: 5 Clarendon Ave.
Spouse's Occupation: At home
Spouse's Marital Status: First
Spouse's Father's Name: Damiano Capobianco
Spouse's Mother's Name: Anna Valente
Officiated by: Edward J Lord, JP, 28 Wadsworth St.
Certificate Number: 19277
GS Film number: 2409946
Digital Folder Number: 4329371
Image Number: 01058
Number of Images: 1

Note: Marriage Date is different than his Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts biography.

Leading American of Italian Descent" Alberto Todesca

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: p. 769

TEDESCO, ALBERTO - (late) Born Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, July 20, 1891. Son of Angiolillo Todesco and Pasqualina Ardolino. Educated in the the public schools of his native town. Can to the U.S. in 1909, settling in Boston, where he engaged in the market business for ten years. In 1926 he opened his market business in Roslindale, now carried on by his wife. Was member of Order Sons of Italy and took deep interest in the welfare of his community. Married Josephine Capobianco of Somerville, Dec 20, 1913. Children: Angelo, graduate of English High, veteran U.S. Army overseas, as airplane mechanic, has been awarded the Presidential Citation and Purple Heart for bravery; Pasqualina, is married to Joseph Nabreski; Mary, graduate of Roslindale High and Boston Clerical School, is married to Carl De Vasto of the U.S. Army; Beatrice and Gloria, are graduates of Boston Trade School. Mrs. Todesca's parents were natives of Elena, Gaeta, Littoria, Italy. Came to U.S, in the late 80's settling in Somerville. Res. 4430 Washington St., Roslindale.

Petition for Naturalization: Ciriaco "Charles" DeCristofaro

Declaration of Intention & Petition for Naturalization

Source: Ancestry.com, "database & images", (http://www.ancestry.com), Massachusetts, Naturalization Records - Originals, 1906-1929.  Roll Description: Roll 220: Petitions 83801-84200 (Jul-Aug 1926) Cit. Date: 18 Jul 2014.  

Declaration:

Name: Charles De Cristofaro

Birthplace: Torre le Nocelle, Italy

Birth Date: 7 March 1899

Residence: 91 Orange st Roslindale

Vessel: Amerika

Arrivale: 25 Mar 1915 

Intention No. 154233

Date of Declaration: 3 Apr 1924

Petition: 

Name: Charles (Ciriaco) De Cristofaro

Residence: 454 Beech St., Boston

Birth Date: 7 Mar 1899

Birthplace: Torre Le Nocelle, Italy

Occupation: Foreman

Date of Arrival: 25 Mar 1915

Petition #: 83941

Petition Date: 26 Jul 1926

Witness: Carmine Russo, contractor residing at 499 Beech St. Roslindale

Witness: Carmine Struzzieri, civil engineer residing at 15 Orange St., Ros.

Declaration of Intention: 3 Apr 1924 #: 154233

Record Type: Petition for Naturalization

Court District: District Court

Signature of Charles DeCristofaro: 1926

Kiss is Reward to Her Rescuer

Date: Tuesday, July 29, 1913 

Paper: Boston Journal (Boston, MA) 

Volume: LXXX, Issue: 26100, Page: 5 

Kiss is Reward to Her Rescuer
Mary Capone Never Before Kissed a Man, But Offered This One.

   I had never kissed a fellow in my life - and well, of course, I-I-I don't think it was wrong to kiss Mr. Roach. It was the only reward I could offer him. Well, any way, I would kiss him a thousand times if it ever occurred again.
   Pretty 18 year-old Mary Capone of the North End, when rescued from the water at Caledonian Grove yesterday by William Roach of 358 Hanover street defended herself against the fun-making of many of her girl friends.
   "This is the only reward I can offer you," Miss Capone told her rescuer after he pulled her out of the water. She offered her rosy lips to Mr. Roach which he accepted without comment, and then sat her down on the grass before the gaze of 300 picnickers who had gathered around.
   Miss Capone had been attracted by the beauty of a lily on the water's edge and as she reached to pluck the flower, she lost her balance and was immediately entangled in the grass.
   "The water was only five feet deep," she laughed, "but it seemed hours while I was struggling to get out. I am sure if Mr. Roach hadn't rescued me I would have died."
   The modest Mr. Roach saw nothing extraordinary in his act. All he would say was, "I was playing ball and heard the girl's screams. Anyone would have done the same, I'm sure.

At the moment, we have no idea which Mary Capone, born about 1895, that this could be.

WW-I Draft Registration of Ciriaco Mele

Draft Registration: 5 Jun 1917

Note: Ciriaco is the son of Giovanni Mele and Angela Maria Pizzano; birth record #18 from 1892.

Source: U.S. Selective Service System. Selective Service Registration Cards, "World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918.," database & images(http://ancestry.com : accessed 11 Jul 2014), Draft Registration;

Name: Ciriaco Mele
City: Manhattan
County: New York
State: New York
Birthplace: Torre Le Nocelle,Italy
Birth Date: 6 Mar 1892
Race: White
Occupation: Laborer
Married or Single?: Single
Tall, Medium or Short: Medium
Slender, Medium or Stout: Medium
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black
Date of Registration: June 5, 1917
Draft Board: 90

Case Study: Almerinda Capone, 1912-1915

Below are two records that make genealogy interesting and frustrating all at the same time. Is this person male or female? Is it the same person? Compare and analyze the information to try to reach a reasonable conclusion. First the birth index.

Birth Index: 1912

Source: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 9 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, Births, 1841-1915: Chelsea, Massachusetts, p425 no196, Massachusetts Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2409730; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FXVZ-R6D; 

Name: Almerinda Capone

Event Type: Birth

Event Date: 27 Jun 1912

Event Place: Chelsea, Massachusetts

Residence of Parents: 80 Vale St., Chelsea

Gender: F

Father's Name: Almerindo Capone

Father's Occupation: Stone Cutter

Father's Birthplace: Italy

Mother's Name: Mary Torella

Mother's Birthplace: Italy

Reference ID: p425 no196

GS Film number: 2409730

Digital Folder Number: 4401717

Image Number: 1179

Now, let's look at the death certificate.

Death Certificate: 1915

Name: Armerinda Capone
Event Type: Death
Event Date: 02 Jan 1915
Event Place: Chelsea, Massachusetts
Residence Place: Chelsea, Massachusetts
Address: 224 Vale St.
Gender: Male
Age: 2yr 8mo 26d (By Calculation the birth date should read 7 Apr 1912, not 28 May 1913)
Cause: Double Lobar Pneumonia
Contributory: Delayed Resolution
Marital Status: Single
Race: White
Birth Date: 28 May 1913 (Note how the date was typed onto the death certificate. Is the last year numeral a 2 or a 3? When compared to other numerals on the document, I believe it is a 2.)
Birthplace: Revere, Massachusetts
Burial Date: Jan. 3, 1915
Burial Place: Malden
Cemetery: Holy Cross
Father's Name: Armerindo
Father's Titles and Terms:
Father's Birthplace: Italy
Mother's Name: Maria Latorelle
Mother's Birthplace: Italy
Reference ID: 277
GS Film number: 2407805
Digital Folder Number: 4284293
Image Number: 00292

Conclusion: I believe that these two records are for the same child. The child is male and both documents contain errors. First, the birth document is an index. The information on indexes is information copied from another document, namely the actual birth certificate. Very easy to copy the gender incorrectly.
Second, the death certificate was prepared shortly after the death and the death information itself should be correct. Other information that was provided by the father of the child could be incorrect. Think of his mental state after just losing a child. He could have easily given the wrong date of birth to the undertaker.

Until additional information becomes available, we will never know for sure. I wonder what is on the tombstone.

Birth Record: Antonio Capone 1902

Birth Index: 1902

Source: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 9 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, Births, 1841-1915: Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, v 523 p 255, Massachusetts Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2057389; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/FX4T-5N4; 

Name: Antonio Capone

Event Type: Birth

Event Date: 09 Nov 1902

Event Place: 12 Margaret St., Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts

Residence of Parents: do

Gender: M

Father's Name: Almerindo Capone

Father's Occupation: Marble worker

Father's Birthplace: Italy

Mother's Name: Michela Latorella

Mother's Birthplace: Italy

Reference ID: v 523 p 255

GS Film number: 2057389

Digital Folder Number: 4212540

Image Number: 611 

See his Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts Entry

Marriage of Almerindo Capone and Maria Michele La Torella, 1901

Marriage Index: 1901

Source: "FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 9 Jul 2014); Massachusetts, Marriages, 1841-1915: Vol. P.277 L.4975, Boston, Massachusetts, State Archives, Boston; FHL microfilm 2057535; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/N4C8-3JB;

Name: Almerindo Capone
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 28 Oct 1901
Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Marital Status: First
Occupation: Stone Cutter
Birthplace: Italy
Father's Name: Leonardo Capone
Mother's Name: Nunzia Lione
Spouse's Name: Maria M. Torrella
Spouse's Occupation: Dressmaker
Spouse's Age: 18
Spouse's Marital Status: First
Spouse's Residence: 4 Prince St.
Spouse's Father's Name: Giuseppe A. Torrella
Spouse's Mother's Name: Carminella Capano
Officiated by: Fr Ubaldus O SF PR, 31 Prince St
Certificate Number: 118
GS Film number: 2057535
Digital Folder Number: 4332427
Image Number: 00021
Number of Images: 1

World War One Draft Registration Information

On July 14, 2014, I posted the WW-I and WW-II draft registration cards of Ernesto Lunogo. See that POST.  The 1917 registration image, that I used, was from Ancestry.com. We received a comment from one of our viewers that stated that often you can download a better image from FamilySearch.org and indeed that person is correct.  Often, there are other sources with better images of the same record. Don't get fooled into thinking there is only one digital image to select from.

Here are the two digital images to compare...

Ancestry.com Image

FamilySearch.org Image

Here is some information that you may not be aware of about the WW-I registration cards. It's really to bad that the digital images are not in color.

1. Three registrations occurred between 1917 and 1918. The 1st was held 5 Jun 1917 for men ages 21-31. The 2nd was held 5 Jun 1918 for men who turned 21 since the 1st registration. A supplemental registration was held on August 24, 1918, for those becoming 21 years old after June 5, 1918. This was included in the second registration. The 3rd registration started 12 Sep 1918 for men ages 18-45.

2. The first registration contained 12 questions, the second 10 questions and the third contained 20 questions.

3. There are known record entry issues from several states. Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Oklahoma, Virginia and Wisconsin.  Researchers in these states should read this article.

4. I stated above "It's really to bad that the digital images are not in color." Why?  The first registration cards were printed in black, the second registration cards were printed in blue and the third registration cards were printed in red. Below is an example...

Torre le Nocelle Marriage: Ciriaco de Cristofaro to Angiola Magno

Family of Ciriaco de Cristofaro and Angela Magno

#17 Filed 12 Dicembre 1867
Sposo: Ciriaco de Cristofaro, 47, contadino, domiciliato in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Cappella
Father: Michele de Cristofaro, campagnuolo, domiciliato nella strada Trinita, morto
Mother: Veneranda dello Iacono, contadina, domiciliata nella strada Trinita, defunta

Sposa: Angiola Magno, 45, contadina, domiciliata in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Cappella
Father: Luca Magno, calzolaio, domiciliato nella strada Piazza, morto
Mother: Maddalena Ianuario, contadina, domiciliata nella strada Piazza, defunta

Witness: Francesco Selvitella, 54, proprietario, figlio del fu Carmine, domiciliato nella strada Padula
Witness: Angelo Petriello, 25, proprietario, figlio del fu Giuseppe, domiciliato nella strada Cappella

So this is an interesting marriage for a couple of reasons.

1:  Angiola Magno was nine months pregnant with Ciriaco's child when she walked down the aisle.  Maria Carmina de Cristofaro was born a little over a week later on 20 December 1867.

2.  Ciriaco's first wife, Angela di Iorio (daughter of Ciriaco di Iorio and Agata de Cristofaro), had died only two months prior on 18 October 1867.  They were married in 1843 and did not have any children.

3:  Angela Magno previously had a son out of wedlock.  Michele Magno was born 28 February 1859.  The midwife reported he was the son of Angela Magno and an unknown father.  Ciriaco de Cristofaro legally adopted Michele in 1877.

Was Michele Magno the biological son of Ciriaco de Cristofaro?  If so, did Angela di Iorio know of her husbands' infidelity?  Was she aware that Angiola Magno was pregnant with yet another of Ciriaco's children?

So many mysteries, so little time ...

Ernesto Luongo: Legal Notices, 1940, 1942 & 1958

In the 1942 Old Man's Draft Registration for Ernesto Luongo, you may have noticed his employer was listed as Avery Tavern at 9 Avery St., Boston. The following legal notices appeared in the Boston Herald for this Tavern.

Legal Notice: 1940

Monday, December 2, 1940, Boston Herald (Boston, MA), Page: 19

LICENSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON.
Application No. 1100, Date Dec. 2, 1940. Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of the General Laws, that Avery Tavern Inc., Ernesto Luongo, treas, Mgr. has applied for a license to sell alcoholic beverages of the following kind, all alcoholic as a tavern, at 9 Avery Street, in said Boston, in one room first floor; cellar for stock only, of said building. MARY E. DRISCOLL, EDWARD M. RICHARDSON, WALTER R. MEINS, Licensing Board.

Legal Notice - 1942

Friday, November 27, 1942, Paper: Boston Herald (Boston, MA), Page: 21  

LICENSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON.
Application No. 724, Date November 27, 1942. Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of the General Laws that Avery Tavern Inc., Ernesto Luongo, treas, mgr. have applied for a license to sell alcoholic beverages of the following kind all alcoholic as a tavern at 9 Avery Street in said Boston, in one room first floor; cellar for stock only of said building. MARY E. DRISCOLL, EDWARD M. RICHARDSON, WALTER R. MEINS, Licensing Board, 1043.

Legal Notice - 1958

Thursday, November 13, 1958, Boston Herald (Boston, MA), Page: 44

LICENSING BOARD FOR THE CITY OF BOSTON.

Application No. 556, Date Nov. 13, 1958. Notice is hereby given, under Chapter 138 of the General Laws, that Avery Tavern Inc., Ernesto Luongo, Mgr. has applied for a license to sell alcoholic beverages of the following kind: all alcoholic as a tavern at 9 Avery Street in said Boston, in one room first floor; cellar for stock of said building. CLARENCE R. ELAM, TIMOTHY F. TOBIN, JOSEPH W. FITZGERALD, Licensing Board, 1959.

1867 Torre le Nocelle Marriage: Ciriaco Colucciello to Carmina Nuzzolo

Ancestors of Francesco Colucciello, son of Ciriaco and Carmina Nuzzolo

#16 Filed 3 Dicembre 1867
Sposo: Ciriaco Colucciello, 67, contadino, domiciliato in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Felette
Father: Biaggio Colucciello, contadino, domiciliato nella strada Felette, morto
Mother: Emanuella de Santis, contadina, domiciliata nella strada Felette, defunta

Sposa: Carmina Nuzzolo, 38, contadina, domiciliata in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Felette
Father: Giuseppe Nuzzolo, contadino, domiciliato nella strada Felette, morto
Mother: Giovanna Cirignano, vivente, contadina, domiciliata nella strada Trinita

Witness: Francesco Selvitella, 54, proprietario, figlio del fu Carmine, domiciliato nella strada Padula
Witness: Giovanni di Minico, 56, calzolaio, domiciliato nella strada Piazza, figlio del fu Nicola

Military Records: Ernesto Luongo, 1917 & 1942

World War 1 Draft Registration 1917

Name: Ernesto Luongo

Residence: 89 Endicott St.
City: Boston
County: Suffolk
State: Massachusetts
Birthplace: Torre Le Nocelle,Avellino, Italy
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1892
Race: Caucasian (White)
Employer: Cushing Meat Supply
Draft Board: 4

World War 2 Draft Registration 1942

Name: Ernesto Luongo
Residence: 75 Endicott St., Boston
Birth Date: 29 Aug 1892
Age: 49
Birth Place: Avelino, Italy
Contact Person: Antonetta Luongo
Employer: Avery Tavern, 9 Avery St.,  Boston
Race: White
Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 210
Eyes: Brown
Hair: Black

1867 Torre le Nocelle Marriage: Francesco Parlante to Maria Michele de Minico

Ancestors of Maria Michele de Minico

#15 Filed 4 Novembre 1867
Sposo: Francesco Parlante, 63, contadino, domiciliato nel comune di Sant'Arcangelo olim Montereale alla strada (Riste)
Father: Giuseppe Parlante, morto, contadino, di Sant'Arcangelo di Montereale
Mother: Antonia Paranese, defunta, contadina, di Sant'Arcangelo di Montereale**

Sposa: Maria Michele di Minico, 25, contadina, domiciliata in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Trinita
Father: Giovanni di Minico, contadino, domiciliata in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Trinita
Mother: Marianna Cefalo, contadina, domiciliata in Torre le Nocelle nella strada Trinita

Witness: Generoso Cefalo, 36, fondachiare, domiciliato nella strada Sacrestia, figlio del fu Saverio
Witness: Giovanni dello Iacono, 37, calzolaio, domiciliato nella strada Trinita, figlio del fu Federico

**Florindo tells me this is likely the Parrocchia S. Michele Arcangelo In Verrico which can be found Via della Chiesa, 67015 Montereale (AQ).

Antonetta (Falcucci) Luongo

Obituary 16 Jun 1966

Malden Evening News

Malden, Massachusetts

Mrs. Antonetta (Falcucci) Luongo, 71, of 27 Bonner ave., South Medford died at her home Wednesday after a brief illness. 

Born in Italy, she was a former Malden resident and had lived in Medford for 15 years. 

She leaves her husband, Ernest and a son Guido of Arlington and was also the mother of the late Richard Luongo. 

The funeral will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. from the Dominic J. Russo Funeral Home, 407 Main st., South Medford, followed by a solemn high mass of requiem in St. Clement's Church, Somerville at the Medford line at 10:30 a.m. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford. 

Funeral arrangements were made under the direction of DiPietro and Vazza Funeral Home, 10 Henry st., East Boston.

Marriage Record of Ernesto Luongo and Antonetta Falcucci

Marriage Index: 12 Nov 1916

"FamilySearch," index and images, Historical Record Collections (http://familysearch.org : accessed 28 Jun 2014); Massachusetts, State Vital Records, 1841-1920; https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/KB89-9RR;
Name: Ernest Luongo
Event Type: Marriage
Event Date: 12 Nov 1916
Event Place: Boston, Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 24
Marital Status: First
Occupation: Waiter
Residence: 89 Endicott St.
Father's Name: Gaetano Luongo
Mother's Name: Sabatina Centrella
Spouse's Name: Antonetta Falcucci
Spouse's Age: 22
Spouse's Martital Status: First
Spouse's Occupation: At home
Spouse's Residence: 788 Baker St.
Spouse's Father's Name: Carmine Falcucci
Spouse's Mother's Name: Grena Ferrara
Officiated by: Filippo Vittigli, Pr. 12 North Sq.
Page: 230
Line: 7261
Digital Folder Number: 004966601
Image Number: 00231

1867 Torre le Nocelle Marriage: Giovanni Mele to Cecilia Todesca

Ancestors of Cecilia Todesca

#14 Filed 27 Ottobre 1867
Sposo: Giovanni Mele, 38, contadino, domiciliato nel comune di Lapio all strada (Merpaio)
Father: Angelo Mele, contadino, di Lapio, morto
Mother: Giovanna Iovina, contadina, di Lapio, morta

Sposa: Cecilia Todesca, 32, contadina, domiciliata in Torre le Nocelle alla strada Costarelle
Father: Giovanni Todesca, bracciale, domiciliato alla strada Costarelle
Mother: Camilla Russo, contadina, domiciliato alla strada Costarelle

Witness: Giovanni dello Iacono, 37, calzolaio, domiciliato nella strada Trinita, figlio del fu Federico
Witness: Palmarino Ardolino, 32, calzolaio, domiciliato nella strada Lamarena, figlio del fu Saverio
Sindaco: Giovanni di Dominicis

Ernesto Luongo: Declaration of Intention 1914

Declaration of Intention: 1914

Name: Ernesto Luongo
Date of Birth: 29 August 1892
Event Date: 16 Nov 1914
Age: 22
Immigration Year: 1910
Emigrated from: Naples, Italy
Ship: Canopic
Home Country: Italy
Occupation: Waiter
Height: 5' 8"
Hair: Brown  Eyes: Brown
Distinctive marks: scar on nose
Court: U.S. District Court
Declaration No. 36901

The sheet that is folded over on this document is his Certificate of Arrival  for Naturalization Purposes.

Certificate of Arrival: 1910

Name of alen: Ernesto Luongo

Port of Entry: Boston, Mass.

Date of Arrival: March 17, 1910

Name of vessel: Canopic

Line: White Star

See Petition for Naturalization HERE

Leading Americans of Italian Descent: Anthony Capone

Leading American of Italian Descent in Massachusetts

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Capone, Anthony - Clothes designer, Jordan Marsh Co., of Boston.  Born Boston, Nov. 9, 1902.  Son of Almerindo Capone and Marya Lattorella.  Graduated from Chelsea High School and learned tailor designing in Boston.  In the service of Jordan Marsh Co. since 1929.  Married Rose Colton of Chelsea, Dec. 23, 1928, a graduate of Chelsea High School.  One daughter, Linda, born March 8, 1932.  Mr. Capone is secretary and treasurer of Boston Merchant Tailors Designers Assoc.  Fond of baseball, football, travel and music.  His father was born in Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy.  Came to U.S. in 1896 settling in Boston as stone cutter.  Had the following children:  Anthony, Domenic, George, veteran U.S. Army World War II; and Filomena, married to Jack Benando.  Res.: 35 John St., Chelsea

Ancestors of Anthony Capone

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Carl Pizzano

Leading American of Italian Descent in Massachusetts

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PIZZANO, CARL J. - Accountant. Born Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, March 17, 1897. Son of Leopold Pizzano and Filomena Capone. Came to U. S. in 1907, settling in Boston. Graduated: Chelsea High and Boston University in 1924, B.B.A., specializing in accounting. Accountant with Standard Oil of New York since 1917. Married Lillian Penta of Revere, Feb. 22, 1919, graduate of Revere High and attended Boston University. Children: Carl R. Jr., graduate Kent's Hill Prep. School and Colby College, 1942, A..B., is ensign in U. S. Navy in the Pacific; Phyllis, former student Boston University, is Wave yeoman, U. S. Naval Reserve, Washington, D. C.; Robert, former student of Kent's Hill Prep., is technician in U. S. Army in France; and William, student University of N. H., is in U. S. Navy. All of whom are graduates of Revere High. Mr. Pizzano's father came to U. S. in 1900, settling in Chelsea as engineer contractor, had following children: Salvatore, Leonardo, Henry, Mrs. Margaret Lombardi, Charles, Rudolph, Mrs. Alice Elliot and Carl J. Res.: 644 Broadway, Revere.

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Ciriaco "Charles Henry" Pizzano

Leading American of Italian Descent in Massachusetts
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PIZZANO, CHARLES - Sculptor. Born Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, Jan 23, 1893. Son of Leopoldo Pizzano and Filomena Capone. In U.S. since 1905. Attended the North Bennett Industrial School and Boston Museum of Fine Arts School. Studied drawing under Prof. Benedictis and sculpture under Angelo Lualli for 14 years. Directed the Pizzano Studio in Boston for five years. Among his numerous outstanding works in the filed of art are at: Washington Cathedral, St. Mark's Church, Pittsfield; St. Peter's Church, Dorcester; Grace Church, White Plains, N.Y.; Jesuit College, Weston, Mass; Newton City Hall; Christian Science Publishing Bldg., Boston etc. Married Emma Ciampa of Boston, Oct. 18, 1919. One daughter, Philomena, graduate of Medford High School and attended Boston University College of Music. Member: Sons of Italy. Fond of hiking, fishing, travel and nature study. His father who came to the U.S. in 1900, settled in Chelsea as engineer contractor. Res: 33 Cedar Rd., Medford.

Old Man's Draft Registration: Generoso Cefalo

Old Man' Draft Registration: Generoso Cefalo
26 Apr 1942
Local Board #: 99, Melrose, Massachusetts

Name: Generoso Cefalo

Address: 21 Malvern St. Melrose,  Mdlx, Mass.

Age: 56

Birth Place: Torre Le Nocelle, Italy

Date of Birth: July 26, 1885

Contact: Mary Cefalo, same address

Employer: E. O. Bartels, 33 Cornhill St. Boston

Race: White

Height: 5' 5"

Weight: 130

Eyes: Brown

Hair: Black

Other obvious characteristics: Mole on left cheek bone

Italians Plan Feature Will Celebrate July Fourth in Patriotic Manner

Date: Wednesday, July 3, 1918 

Paper: Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, PA)
Volume: 179, Issue: 3, Page: 3

ITALIANS PLAN FEATURE

Will Celebrate July Fourth in Patriotic Manner

Special to The Inquirer

GIBBSTOWN N.J. July 2 - One of the features of the Fourth of July celebration here will be taken by the Italian element, who are sparing neither pains nor expense. These people have employed a large Italian band, will have several floats, and a section will be uniformed. At the flag raising an Italian flag will float from the 100-foot pole along with the 30 foot American flag. At the conclusion of the parade Dr. Fitzgeorge, of Camden, will make an address to be followed by sports of all kinds for which fine prizes are offered the winners. There will be a dance at the club house in the evening.

For those of you who enjoy this blog...
Happy Fourth of July!

Birth of Marianna Luongo

One June 7th, I posted the marriage and death record for Marianna Luongo. See that information HERE. We had some conflicts on her actual birth date. Carm came to the rescue with the following birth information.

Birth Record: 29 November 1871

Ufficio dello stato civile - Civil Registry Office, Registri dello stato civile, 1809-1899 - Vital Records, 1809-1899 (Microfilms of FamilySearch.org), Birth Record #49 from 1871.  Cit. Date: 7 Jun 2014.
#49 Filed 30 Novembre 1871
Name: Marianna Luongo
Birth: 29 Novembre 1871 alle ore ventidue, nella casa posta in contrada Felette
Father: Palmarino Luongo, 30, proprietario, figlio del fu Carmine
Mother: Carmina de Roma, sua moglie, figlia del fu Giuseppe
Witness: Vincenzo Cardillo, 37, proprietario, figlio del fu Giuseppe
Witness: Luigi de Minico, 66, proprietario, figlio del fu Simone
Sindaco: Angelo Rotondi.

Ship Manifest: Karamania - 23 December 1898

List A

Karamania - Naples to New York

23 December 1898

List: A
Line: 5
Name: Di Iorio, Luigia
Age: 32
Sex: Female
Marital: Married
Last Residence: Torre le Nocelle
Destination: Cousin Carmine di Iorio at 44 Grand Street, New York
Previous Travel: No

**Luigia di Iorio was married to Federico dello Iacono of Torre le Nocelle.

Line 6: Dello Iacono, Maria Giovanna, age 8
Line 7: Dello Iacono, Maria Cristina, age 6
Line 8: Dello Iacono, Massimo, age 4
Line 9: Dello Iacono, Maria Assunta, age 1

List: B
Line: 1
Name: Luongo, Marianna
Age: 27
Sex: Female
Marital: Single
Last Residence: Torre le Nocelle
Destination: Father Palmarino Luongo at 34 Clark Street, Boston, MA
Previous Travel: No

List: B
Line: 2
Name: Luongo, "Carmine"
Age: 21
Sex: Female
Marital: Single
Last Residence: Torre le Nocelle
Destination: Father Palmarino Luongo at 34 Clark Street, Boston, MA
Previous Travel: No

List: B
Line: 3
Name: Luongo, Maria
Age: 13
Sex: Female
Marital: Single
Last Residence: Torre le Nocelle
Destination: Father Palmarino Luongo at 34 Clark Street, Boston, MA
Previous Travel: No

Everbest One Piece Shoe Company

Erminio Eduardo Alessandro Cassano, a citizen of the United States and a resident of Wellesley, Massachusetts was born in Torre Le Nocelle on 25 Dec 1881, birth record # 67 from 1881. He was the son of Domenico Cassano and Maria Carolina Di Nuzzolo. He was a shoe maker and he developed a new way to make shoes with an all one piece upper. He was able to patent his new invention and over time created several other designs that also were patented. Here is a listing for a 1923 patent.

Annual report of the Commissioner of Patents for the year 1923.

Date: Tuesday, January 1, 1924

Publication: Serial Set Vol. No.8329;   

Report: H.Doc. 104;

This is the design for that shoe.

Application filed December 8, 1922, Serial No. 605,693

Patent awarded: September 18, 1923

View the entire patent application.

This design for another patent was filed, Sept. 23, 1946 and awarded May 24, 1949.