Rosario MASCHIRI¹ {M} = Lucia MASCARI² {F}

Married ABT 1880, Termini Imerese, Sicily

Rosario MASCHIRI:

Born 3 May 1851, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 22 March 1940, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
1910 US Federal Census lists Rosario as living at 129 North Street, with his wife, Lucia, and three children, Polis, Antonio and Filipo. He is 48 years old (b. July 1851) and has been married 20 years (m. abt. 1880). He was born in Italy, as were both of his parents. He first emigrated to the US in 1880. His occupation is listed as a fruit peddler and he is able to read and write and speak English, according to the Census.

1920 US Federal Census lists Rosario at 25 University Avenue as owner of his own home with no mortgage. He is 64 yrs old (b. 1856). He emigrated to the US in 1890 and became a Naturalized citizen in 1898. He is able to read but he is not able to write. He is not able to speak English (his wife, Lucia, does not speak English, but all his children do), his mother tongue being Italian as is the mother tongue of both parents. His place of birth is Italy and both parents place of birth is also Italy. He is proprietor of a fruit store and works of his own account.

07-05-1999: The Rochester City Directories from 1900 to 1935 list Rosario as follows:
1900-01 Maschiri, Rossi & Co. fruit home: 129 North St
129 North Street
1910 Maschiri, Rossi & Co. fruit home: 14 Cortland St
37 North Street
1915 Maschiri, Rossi & Co. fruit home: 25 University
41 North Street
1920-25 Maschiri, Rossi (Lucy) fruit home: 25 University
41 North Street
1926-31 Maschiri, Rosario (Lucy) fruit home: 25 University
83 Franklin
1933-35 Maschiri, Rosario (Lucy) fruit home: 25 University
150 North Street

03-22-1940: Obituary obtained from the Rochester Times-Union Friday March 22, 1940, p. 13-A. Rosario died in his 84th year at his home at 25 University Avenue. he is survived by two sons, Anthony of Rochester and Paul of Syracuse; one daughter, Miss Mary N. Maschiri; one grandchild, Lucille. Funeral on Monday March 25, 1940 at 8:30 AM from his home at at 9:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church. Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.

Rosario's death (3-22-40) followed the death of his wife, Lucia (10-24-39), by just 6 months, almost to the day.

University Avenue is in an area just north of downtown Rochester, not far from where his wife's brothers lived, Rosario Mascari lived at 14 McFarlin Street and S. Matthew Mascari lived at 9 Weld Street. Both University and Weld Street run off of North Street, Weld being about 2 blocks north of University. The site of 25 University Avenue is now a vacant lot on the south side of University, very close to the intersection of University and North. All are very close to the site of where St. Joseph's Church was.

06-19-1999: Death Certificate obtained from Monroe County Dept. of Health. His birthplace is listed a Termini Palermo Italy and his parents are identified as Francisco F. Maschiri, born in Termini, and Filippa Romano, born in Termini. (I think the "Francisco" is supposed to be "Francesco." We know the "Maschiri" is really "Mascari." This is the first note we have of Filippa's last name of "Romano"). He died of chronic myocardidits of 5 years duration. The episode of myocarditis that lead to his death occured from March 16, 1940 until March 22, 1940. The attending physician is Hiram Olsan or Okan, M.D., of 395 Canterbury Road. Funeral arrangements were by the A.J.Mattle and Son Funeral Home, signed by John W. Mattle, of 300 Cumberland Street. Informant for the certificate was his son, Anthony Maschiri.


Lucia MASCARI:

Born 15 August 1866, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 24 October 1939, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Death: 24 Oct 1939: Obituary obtained from Rochester Times-Union Wednesday October 25, 1939, p. 17-A. Lucia died at her home at 25 University Avenue on Tuesday October 24, 1939. She is survived by her sons, Anthony of Rochester and Paul of Syracuse. One daughter, Miss Mary N. Maschiri; one grandchild, Lucille; two sisters, Mrs. Frances Caito and Mrs. Maria Purpura (no cities of residence given for the sisters). Funeral on Friday October 27, 1939 at 8:30 AM from her home and at 9:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church.

23 Jan 1999: Death certificate obtained from Monroe County (Rochester), New York notes that Lucia was born on August 15, 1866 in Termini Imerese, Sicily. She had been in the USA for 45 years (since 1894) and had been in Rochester for 42 years (since 1897). Informant for the certificate was her daughter, Mary N. Maschiri, living at the same address of 25 University Avenue. She was attended by Dr. Hubin Okan of 395 Canterbury Road from Oct 17 to Oct 24, 1939. Death occurred on Oct. 24th at 9:15 AM. Cause of death listed as Chronic Myocarditis of 1 year duration. Funeral arrangements were handled by Andrew J. Mattle & Son, 300 Cumberland Street, Rochester, NY with burial in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery on 27 Oct 1939.

She is buried at Section SO3, Lot 56, Grave 2-WN.

Paul MASCHIRI³ {M} = Anna SANSONE⁴ {F} > Family

Married AFT 1920

Paul MASCHIRI:

Born 5 November 1891, Termini Imerese, Sicily⁵
Died May 1975, Liverpool, Onondaga Co, NY⁶
Death: 6 Jan 1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7934.184] Individual: Maschiri, Paul; SS #: 062-28-8172 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Nov 5, 1891; Death date: May 1975; Residence code: NY; Last known residence: Liverpool, NY13088.


Anna SANSONE:

Born 18 November 1902, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY⁷
Died 8 January 1995, Liverpool, Onondaga Co, NY⁸
Death: 25 Feb 1987: Obituary of her brother, August W. lists her as a surviving sister and she is listed as Anna Maschiri of Liverpool.

6 Jan 1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7934.182] Individual: Maschiri, Anna; SS #: 053-38-8535 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Nov 18, 1902 Death date: Jan 8, 1995; Last known residence: Liverpool, NY 13088
Religion: Roman Catholic

Anthony MASCHIRI⁹ {M}

Born 12 August 1893, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Died 13 July 1954, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Death: 13 Jul 1954: obituary obtained from Rochester Times-Union Wednesday July 14, 1954, p. 32. Survived by his sister, Miss Mary N. Maschiri of Rochester; his brother, Paul Maschiri of Syracuse and a niece, Lucille Maschiri. Funeral on Friday July 16, 1954 at 8:30 AM from Mattle's Funeral Home, 300 Cumberland Street, and at 9:00 AM from St. Joseph's Church. Interment: Holy Sepulchre

Address at time of death: 277 Laurelton Road (in Irondequoit), Rochester, NY.

13 Feb 1999: Tombstone in Holy Sepulchre indicates that he was a veteran of WW I: PFC 310th Infantry, 78th Division. He is buried at Section SO3, Lot 56, Grave 2-WS.

Filipo MASCHIRI {M}

Born October 1895, NY
Died BEF 1920

Josephine MASCHIRI¹⁰ {F}

Born ABT 1898
Died bet 6/8 Apr 191, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Buried 9 April 1917, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Burial: She is buried in Section SO3, Lot 56, Grave 3-WN.

Mary Nora Maschiri¹¹ {F}

Born 31 July 1901¹²
Died 29 March 1994, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY¹³
Buried 30 March 1994, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
02-13-1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 13, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7934.183] Individual: Maschiri, Mary; SS #: 078-30-7166 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Jul 31, 1900 Death date: Mar 1994; Last known residence: Rochester, NY 14604
Death: 29 Mar 1994: Obituary obtained from Rochester Democrat & Chronicle indicates that Mary died on Tuesday March 29, 1994 and that Mary was survived by her niece, Lucille Maschiri; and sister in law, Anna Maschiri; both of Liverpool. Funeral Mass and interment at the family's convenience. Arrangements: Mattle Funeral Home. Note: Lucille Maschiri (daughter of Paul Maschiri and Anna Sansone) related to Paul Caito (b. 1953) in a phone conversation that Mary died during Holy Week and her funeral Mass had to be immediately on the following day, Wednesday March 30th, due to the fact that there could be no funerals from Holy Thursday thru Easter Sunday.
Burial: 02-13-1999: Tombstone in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery indicates years of 1901-1994, while SS Death Index (above) indicates a birth year of 1900. SS Death Index is probably the more correct year. Section SO3, Lot 56, Brave 1-WS

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