Leading America of Italian Descent in Massachusetts, Alexander J. Drinkwater

Leading America of Italian Descent in Massachusetts, p.301

AKA: Alessandro Bevilacqua

DRINKWATER, ALEXANDER J. - Attorney-at-law. Born Boston, Dec. 3, 1888. Son of Salvatore Drinkwater (Bevacqua) and Carmela Pizzano. Graduated: Lincoln Preparatory School and Northeastern University School of Law, 1924, LL.B. In general practice in Boston and Chelsea since 1924. Married Mary Di Venuta of Chelsea, May 3, 1914. Children: Mildred; Evelyn (Di Prezio); Arthur, a graduate of Boston College, now instructor in U.S. Army; Rudolf and Gloria (Goglia) twins, and Marion. Member and first Italian grand knight - Revere Council K. of C., No. 179. Commodore of Point Pines Yacht Club. Government appeal agent for Revere Draft Board. Served in officers training school, World War 1. Active as Democratic leader in city of Revere. Father born in Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, came to America in 1887 settling in Chelsea. Was mason contractor for over 50 years. Office: 40 Court St., Boston. Res.: 221 Broadway, Revere.

Leading American of Italian Descent: Victor A. Mastromarino

Leading American of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: p. 497

MASTROMARINO, VICTOR A. - Pharmaceutical Medical Service Representative. Born in Boston. Son of Nicola Mastrmarino and Rosina Neri. Graduated from English High and from Mass. College of Pharmacy. Medical service representative since 1944, formerly proprietor of Victor Drug Co. Member of Holy Name Society. Active in civic and political affairs. Fond of baseball, hunting, travel and music. Hobby - mineral collecting. His father was born in Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, was a machinist. Mother a native of Milano, was a prominent midwife in Boston. They came to the U.S. in 1905, settling in Boston. Had the following children: Mrs. Edith Anzavino; Victor A.; Emma; and Mrs. Flora Vadala. Res: 59 Acres Ave., Brookline.

Ciriaco Pizzano: Leading American of Italian Descent

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts, p.625

PIZZANO, CIRIACO - Hand designer, woodcarver expert. Born Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, April 17, 1898. (Birth Record # 26 from 1898)  Son of Saverio Pizzano and Maria Iarrobino. Educated  in the public schools in Italy. Learned woodcarving and cabinet making under his father. Came to U.S. in 1923, settling in Chelsea, later in Roslindale.  Engeged in woodworking and cabinet making since 1924. Was awarded the international prize in Milan in 1933. Is regarded very skillful in the field of creating new designs in all kinds of furniture. Married Concetta Orecchia of Taurasi, Italy, on Dec. 8, 1929. Children: Saverio Ferdinand, born Feb. 20, 1931 and Mary, born Nov. 13, 1934. Member: Order Sons of Italy. Fond of travel, grafting, reading, and grand opera. His three sisters in Italy: Mrs. Emma Ardovino, Mrs. Maria Tirone; and Eve, now mother Saveria, school teacher in Pisa, Italy. Res: 4357 Washington St., Roslindale.

Leading American of Italian Descent: Alberico DeCristofaro

Leading American of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: p. 226

DeCRISTOFARO, ALBERICO - Field Supervisor, Whiting's Milk Co., of Boston. Born Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, July 26, 1889.  Son of Modestino DeCristofaro and Luigia Diiorio. Came to U.S. in 1896, settling in Boston. Graduated from Eliot School. In the service of Whiting's Milk Co. since 1919. Field Supervisor since 1930. Married Ursula Pastore of Boston, July 26, 1914. Children: Augustine, married to Catherine Arno; Frank, married to Carmela Demicco; Louise; Carl (in U.S. Army Air Force; Helen; John (in U.S. Navy); Florence; James and Michael

Leading American of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: p. 227

(twins); Chiarina and Julietta. Mr. DeCristoafro's father came to U.S. in the early 90's settling in Boston, as a stone cutter. Had the following children: late Erminio; Fiorinda; Carmine; Giovanni; Alesandrina; late Vincenzo; Carlo, and Americo. Res: 476 Winthrop St., Winthrop.

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.

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

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent In Massachusetts - Amerigo Arthur Capone

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Capone, Amerigo Arthur - Probation Officer and Teacher.  Born Boston, March 21, 1898.  Son of Benjamin Capone and Amalia Pizzano.  Graduated:  Chelsea High School, 1917; Boston University, 1922, B.S.; 1924, M.A.; Harvard University, 1930, M. Ed.; Boston College, 1939, L.L.B. Director of Chelsea Continuation School, 1921-23; director of Guidance, Boston Y.M.C.A., 1923-28; associate professor of psychology in North-eastern University, 1928-30.  Probation officer since 1931.  Married Lillian Lombardi of Revere, June 26, 1926.  Children:  Elaine, Corinne and Arthur.  Member:  Phi Delta Kappa; Mass. Civic League; National Probation Officer's Asso.  Has contributed articles to educational magazines and lectured on Child Psychology.  Father born in Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy.  Came to America in 1895 settling in Boston, engaged as a stone cutter for 40 years.  Res.:  161 Prospect Ave., Revere.

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Alfredo Armand Capone (1902)

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts, page 118

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Capone, Alfred Armand - Men's Alteration Dept. Jordan Marsh Co.   Born Boston June 19, 1902.  Son of Federico Capone and Maria Grazia Vozella.  Educated in the public schools here and abroad.  Learned custom tailoring in Naples, Italy.  In the service of Jordan Marsh Co., since 1936.  Formerly with Scott and Co., for 16 years.  Married Angela Maria Copino of Everett, June 16, 1928.  One son Frederic P., born April 30, 1929, a graduate of Everett High in 1946 was awarded the Washington Franklin medal in American History in 1945.  Mr. Capone is member of Italian Improvement Ass'n. of Everett.  Fond of bocce, golf, travel and music.  His father was born in Torre le Nocelle Avellino, Italy.  Came to the U.S. in 1895, settling in Boston.  He was a prominent worker in stones and traveled to Italy seven times.  Had the following children:  Albert; Mrs. Jennie Todesca; Alfred Armand; Mrs. Ida Colantuoni, and Leonard.  Res.: 41 Waverly St., Everett.

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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 

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Albert Capone (1913)

Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, p.118

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Capone, Albert - Welder.  Born Dedham, April 27, 1913.  Son of Florendo Capone and Clementina De Marco.  Graduated from Dedham High, where he was a member of his varsity baseball, football and basketball team for four years.  Played same sports professionally for nine years for the Dedham Town Team; the A.A., and the Hyde Park Sons of Italy, etc.  Served as coach of Keelan basketball team and head of C.Y.O. of St. Mary's church of Dedham.  Presiden of Italian American Citizen's Club; Venerable Order Sons of Italy; Organizer of Women's Lodge Order Sons of Italy; Supervisor of Junior Lodge Order Sons of Italy; Supervisor of Italian American Junior Citizen's Club; Member St. Anthony Society; Dedham A.A. Athletic Assoc.; Oakdale A.C.; E. Dedham Improvement Athletic Association.  Active in civic and political affairs.  Married Louise Colombo of Dedham June 15, 1941.  One son Leonard, born July 23, 1943.  His father was born in Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy.  Came to U.S. in 1894 settling in Dedham as foreman at Readville Locomotive Shop.  Had the following children:  Mrs. Ida Capone; Mrs. Margaret Meleo; Edward; Alfred; Albert; Eugene; Walter; Sylvia; Viola; Dorothy and Evelyn (twins).  Res.:  163 River St., East Dedham.

Pedigree of Albert Capone

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Angelo John Capone (1907)

Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, p.118

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Capone, A. John - Born Winchester, Feb. 21, 1907.  Son of Charles Capone and Filomena Todesco.  Graduated from English High School in 1925 and attended Harvard University.  Registered pharmacist since 1928.  Formerly manager of Liggets Drug store.  Mr. Capone established the Cornell drug Store of Roslindale in 1931 and has since engaged in that field.  Married Flora Angela Cefalo of West Roxbury, Nov. 5, 1936.  On daughter, Carolyn, born Feb. 19, 1938.  Member: B.A.R.D.; M.A.R.D.; N.A.R.D.; The Order of Yellow Dog.  Fond of baseball, football, hockey, soccer, golf, tennis, badminton, lacrosse.  A lover of music.  Mr. Capone is active in civic affairs and deeply interested in every worthy cause.  Res.: 19 Cefalo Rd., West Roxbury.

Pedigree of Angelo John Capone

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Carmine Domenico Vozella

Leading Americans of Italian Descent, p. 826

Vozzella, Domenic - Contractor. Born Torre Le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, April 21, 1888. Son of John Vozzella and Pasqualina Todesca. Attended public schools in his native town. Came to U.S. in 1905 settling in Roslindale. In contracting business since 1911. Married Allessandra Dello Iacono of his native town, Nov. 2, 1913. Children: Lena, married Salvatore Pucci; Josephine married to Charles Todesco; John, attended Wentworth Institute, is in U.S. Navy; Carmine, graduate of Bentley School of Accounting and Finance, is in the U.S. Army overseas, where he has been awarded the purple heart, married to Catherine Maroony; Edward, is in U.S. Army; Charles. All are graduates of Ros;indale High School; and Alfred is a student. Mr. Vozzella is a member of Order Sons of Italy since 1922; Order of Foresters; and Circolo Operario Torrese. Active in civic affairs. His father came to U.S. in 1896 settling in Roslindale. Had following children: Domenic, Joseph, Arminio, Antonetta and Federico. Res: 34 Averton St., Roslindale.
Notes:
Birth: Carmine Demenico Vozella, Torre Le Nocelle birth record #26 from 1888
Birth: Alessandra dello Iacono, Torre Le Nocelle birth record #59 from 1892

Boston Marriage Index of Carmine & Alessandra, 1913, p.289, entry 6637

Name: Carmine D. Vozzella
Event: Marriage
Event Date: 02 Nov 1913
Event Place: Boston, , Massachusetts
Gender: Male
Age: 25
Address: 140 Dudley Avenue
Occupation: Laborer
Birth Date: 1888
Birthplace: , , Italy
Marriage Registration Place: Boston, , Massachusetts
Estimated Birth Year: 1888
Father: Giovanni Vozzella
Mother: Pasqualina Tedeschi
Spouse: Alessandra Dello Iacono
Age: 21
Address: 24 Sheafe Street
Occupation: Housekeeper
Spouse's Father: Giuseppe Dello Iacono
Spouse's Mother: Maria De Minico
Officiated by: Francis Palombizio, priest
Collection: Massachusetts Marriages, 1841-1915

Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Domenico Ardolino (1892)

 Leading Americans of Italian descent in Massachusetts, p.30

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From page thirty:

"Ardolino, Domenick - Prop. Ardolino Bros. Monumental Works, Forest Hills, Boston. Born Torre le Nocelle, Avellino, Italy, Oct. 17, 1892. Son of Carmine Ardolino and Elisabetta Selvitella. Came to America in 1910 settling in Forest Hills, Boston. In business since 1915. Has directed the interior and exterior decorations of National Academy of Science Building in Washington, D.C.; the State Office Building of Albany, N.Y., and other buildings. Many of his masterpieces can be seen at St. Michael cemetery in Forest Hills. Married Elizabeth Ricci of Washington, D.C., Aug. 20, 1924. One son, Carmine Ardolino, born June 25, 1941. Member: Order Sons of Italy in America, the Circolo Operaio, Torrese and Italian American Citizen's Club. Fond of hunting, bocce, travelling and grand opera. Res.: 138 Hyde Parke Ave., Forest Hills, Boston."

 Domenico Ardolino circa 1962

Ardolino Brothers Monumental Works, Forest Hills, Boston

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 Pedigree of Domenico Ardolino

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Michael Caggiano (1900)

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"Caggiano, Michael S. - Proprietor, Caggiano Funeral Service, 978 Saratoga St., East Boston.  Born Boston, April 27, 1900.  Son of Joseph Caggiano and Mary Grace Di Ambrosio.  Education: Boston College High School and Burdett College.  In the funeral directing business since 1928.  Married Jean Carmen Bianco of East Boston, Oct. 15, 1928.  Children: Regina Lucia and Adrienne Anne.  Member Bay State Funeral Crafts; Ausonia Council K. of C.; St. Lazarus Holy Name Society, and past venerable of Orient Heights, Order Sons of Italy in America.  Chairman of advisory board, draft board 13, Suffolk, Mass.  Former candidate for Governor's Council in 1938.  Active in civic, welfare and political affairs.  His father was born in Taurasi, Avellino, Italy.  Came to America in 1882, settled in Boston, in the barber business since 1890.  Res.: 1199 Saratoga St., East Boston."

It appears that the Caggiano Funeral Services is still a thriving family business.  Here's a bio of Michael's older brother, Ernest Caggiano.

Click here for the pedigree chart of mother Maria Grazia d'Ambrosio.

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Carlo Alberto Pizzano

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"Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts"

 

Written by Joseph William Carlevale and published in 1946 by The Memorial Press in Plymouth, MA.

"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.  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 at 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."

*Carl J. was born Carlo Alberto Pizzano on 18 March 1897 in Torre le Nocelle.  Pedigree chart below.

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Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts: Angelo Musto (1884)

 From page 540 of "Leading Americans of Italian Descent in Massachusetts"

Musto, Angelo - Merchant tailor.  Born Montemiletto, Avellino, Italy, May 8, 1884. Son of Luigi Musto and Carmela Iannillo.  Came to America in 1902, settling in Boston.  Learned the art of merchant tailoring under his father in Italy and in Boston under William Pedlar.  In tailoring business in Boston since 1920.  Married Julia Chiaro of Boston on July 7, 1907.  Children: Lucy, a former school teacher, married to Frank Rizzo; Louis; Angelo, director of Jeffrey Point Club; Theresa (Di Pasquale); Emma (Salvo) and Vincent.  Mr Musto is fond of hunting, fishing, bocce and music.  Bus.: 88 Tremont St. Res.: 105 Everett St., E. Boston.
 

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