Agostino Ardizzone CAITO¹ {M} = Francesca Maria MASCARI² {F}

Married 1878, Italy

Agostino Ardizzone CAITO:

Born 20 November 1846, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 26 September 1934, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY
Death: 26 Sep 1934: Obituary obtained from Batavia Daily News, Wednesday September 26, 1934, p. 3. Died at 1:00 AM at his home at 73 Union Street. He had been in failing health for two years and been seriously ill for the past week. Funeral Services held on Friday September 28th, 1934 at his home at 8:30 AM and at St. Anthony's Church at 9:00 AM. Interment in St. Joseph's Cemetery; Batavia, NY

26 Aug 1998: Death Certificate on file obtained from City Hall; Batavia, NY.
Death occurred at 1:00 AM on Sept 26, 1934 with primary cause as chronic myocarditis and secondary cause as senility. Attending physician was Samuel J. Gerace, MD, a longtime family friend. The certificate notes that his occupation was a fruit merchant and he last worked at the occupation in November, 1931, spending 18 years (since 1913) in this occupation. It states he had been a resident of Batavia for 21 years (since 1913).

21 Sep 1998: Tombstone in St. Joseph's Cemetery lists year of birth as 1846 while death certificate lists date of birth as November 1845. At this point I don't have enough other sources to hazard a guess as to which may be the more correct date. Death Certificate also says that he had been in the USA for 21 yrs, which would give us a date of 1913. His wife's death certificate (Francesca, d. 1944) states that she had been here for 36 years, which would give us a date of 1908. The 1908 date may be more correct as we know that their oldest daughter, Margherite came to the USA in 1908 or 1909 to get married to Filippo "Philip" Sansone in 1909 (She may have been already married to Filippo before coming to the USA). Augustino and Francesca's son, Augustino Ardizzone Caito (b. 1892) often told of the story of coming to the USA with his father with his sister Margherite. (per Paul J Caito, Rochester, NY)

5 Dec 1998: Phone conversation with Augustine "Ed" Scarpace of Kenmore, NY: Ed remembers a story about his grandfather concerning the selling of Augustino's fishing boats before he left Termini Imerese. It seems that in his attempt to sell his boats (as the family was selling everything before leaving), none of the other fisherman would buy his boats at the price he thought was fair. Knowing that Augustino couldn't very well take his boats with him, they all waited until Augustino "practically gave" his boats away to the other fishing companies and fisherman at a fraction of their true cost, as Augustino had no choice but to take what he could get. (per Paul J Caito, Rochester, NY)

6 Dec 1998: Phone conversation: Ann Marie Mascari Jones, of Johnson City, NY, remembers a story about her grandfather in that Augustino saved the lives of many fisherman in some type of storm or accident that occurred at Sea and as a result, Augustino was awarded a medal of honor of some sort from the King of Italy (at the time, Victor Emmanuel III). Augustino was also eligible for a lifetime pension as a result, but being a proud and independent man, he did not want to accept the pension. (per Paul J Caito, Rochester, NY)
Immigration Date: 1908
He came to the U.S. when he was in his 60's!
Misc. event Type: Veteran
Misc. event Date: 1865
He fought in the War between Italy and Austria.


Francesca Maria MASCARI:

Born 15 August 1858, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 15 February 1944, Kingston, Luzerne Co, PA
Birth: 27 Aug 98: Approximate date of birth (1858) supplied by Anna Sansone Caito (b. 1897) to Patrice Caito in 1978. Her tombstone in St. Joseph's Cemetery also lists 1858 as the year of birth.
Death: 30 Oct 1998: (per Paul J Caito, Rochester, NY) Death Certificate obtained from Pennsylvania notes date of birth as August 15, 1861; but the year 1861 was obviously added later as it does not match the style handwriting used on the rest of the death certificate. Her age is given as 83 yrs old at death, which would make 1861 correct but my guess is that the 1858 birth year is the more correct one, making her 85 yrs old at death. Death certificate notes that she lived with her daughter and son-in-law, Edith Caito and Samuel Mascari, for 5 years, and their address at the time of her death was 36 N. Loveland Avenue. It further states that she had been in the USA for 36 years, so she arrived in the USA in 1908. It also notes that she had no Social Security Number. Death occurred at 7:00 AM as listed on the certificate and she had been ill since February 11th, 1944.

6 Dec 1998: (per Paul J Caito, Rochester, NY) phone conversation with Ann Marie Mascari Jones of Johnson City, NY: Ann Marie remembers that her family would travel from Wilkes-Barre, where they lived, to Batavia every summer to see her grandmother, Francis Caito. She remembers that they would often ask her to come down and stay with them in Wilkes-Barre but she never would. Grandmother Francis Caito finally did come down to live with them the year before she died and Ann Marie feels that her grandmother probably sensed that she may not have much time left, and so finally went to stay with her daughter and grandchild. Ann Marie remembers her grandmother as a very kind and gentle woman.
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 18 FEB 1944
Misc. event Place: Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery

Margherite CAITO³ {F} = Filippo Andrea SANSONE⁴ {M} > Family

Married 28 November 1898, Termini Imerese, Sicily

Margherite CAITO:

Born 1879, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 21 May 1963, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
Buried 22 May 1963, DeWitt, Onondaga Co, NY at St Mary's Cemetery
Birth: 8-27-98: Approximate birth year (1881) and marriage year (1909) supplied by Anna Caito in 1978 to Patrice Caito. (Note: we now know that she was born in 1879).
Death: 4 Nov 1998: Obituary of Margaret Caito Sansone (On file) notes that address at time of death was 107 W. Borden Avenue, Syracuse, NY. She was survived by three daughters: Mrs. Paul Maschiri, Mrs. Samuel Sanzone and Mrs. Josephine McKenzie. It also notes that she had seven (7) grandchildren. It notes further that she had four brothers and three sisters but does not name them. Funeral on Wednesday May 22, 1963 at 8:30 AM from her home on W. Borden Avenue and at 9:00 AM from St. Anthony of Padua Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery, Dewitt, NY.
Burial: Section 96, Lot 133
Religion: Roman Catholic
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 22 MAY 1963
Misc. event Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at St Anthony of Padua Church


Filippo Andrea SANSONE:

Born 12 December 1874, Termini Imerese, Sicily⁵
Died 8 June 1963, Rome, Oneida Co, NY
Buried 12 June 1963, DeWitt, Onondaga Co, NY at St Mary's Cemetery
6 Nov 1998: From the Social Security Death Index: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 6, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.68151.121] Individual: Sansone, Filippo; Social Security #: 062-28-8207 issued in: New York; Birth date: Dec 12, 1874; Death date: Jun 1963; Residence code: NY
Birth: 5 Jan 1999: Records from Phil Sansone (b. 1919) indicate a birthdate of 18 Dec 1874.
Death: 06-10-1963: Obituary states that he was survived seven (7) grandchildren and three (3) great-grandchildren. Two sisters: Mrs. Anthony Lanasa and Mrs. Caroline Williams. He was a member of the Holy Name Society of St. Anthony of Padua Church.
Burial: Section 96, Lot 133
Religion: Roman Catholic
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 12 JUN 1963
Misc. event Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY

Salvatore Ardizzone CAITO⁶ {M} = Providenza CAITO⁷ {F} > Family

Married 12 January 1907, Termini Imerese, Sicily at the Church of St. Giovanni Battis

Salvatore Ardizzone CAITO:

Alias Sam CAITO
Born 1 September 1882, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 19 October 1987, Northridge, Los Angeles Co, CA at Granada Hills Hospital
Death: The funeral was from Bastian & Perrott Mortuary; Northridge, CA and Our Lady of Lourdes Church; Northridge, CA.
Naturalisation Date: 12 SEP 1906


Providenza CAITO:

Alias Providence\Prudence CAITO
Born 2 October 1890, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 11 October 1987, Northridge, Los Angeles Co, CA at Granada Hills Hospital
Buried 14 October 1987, Mission Hills, Los Angeles Co, CA at San Fernando Mission Ce
Death: 10-11-1987: Funeral Holy Card lists her funeral from Bastian & Perrott Mortuary on Wednesday October 14, 1987 and at 9:00 AM from Our Lady of Lourdes Church; Northridge, CA.

Paolo Francis Ardizzone CAITO⁸ {M} = Lucia CIANCIOLO⁹ {F} > Family

Married ABT 1909

Paolo Francis Ardizzone CAITO:

Alias Paul CAITO
Born 25 July 1885, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 10 May 1970, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Jerome Hospital
Buried 14 May 1970, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery
Occupation: Partner: Caito Brothers Wholesale and Retail Fruit
09-23-1998: Petition papers for naturalization lists his name as Paolo Caito Ardizzone and lists his birth date as July 26, not July 25 as we currently have him down. It notes he emigrated from Palermo, Italy on December 18, 1906 and arrived at the Port of New York on December 31, 1906 on the vessel S.S. Cedric, White Star Line. He arrived in Batavia on January 15, 1907. He declared his intention to become a citizen on October 28, 1908 and made a final petition for citizenship on February 27, 1912. At the time his address was listed as 72 Union Street. At the time he was listed as 5' 8" with weight of 164 lbs., dark brown hair and brown eyes. His occupation was "Merchant."
Birth: 09-21-1998: Frank Scarpace (b. 1922) notes that all the children of Augustino Caito (b. Nov. 1845) were born in Termini Imerese. Even though obituaries list Palermo as the birthplace of most of the male children, the most likely birthplace is Termini as Augustino himself was born in Termini (according to his death certificate) and very likely did not move to Palermo temporarily and back to Termini.
Death: 05-10-1970: Obituary obtained form Batavia Daily News indicates Paul had been a patient at St. Jerome Hospital since March 1, 1970 before his death. It notes that he died at 12:30 PM on Sunday, May 10, 1970. He had been a former director of the Batavia Baseball Club and had been a resident of Batavia for 55 years (since 1915?). Services were held from the Gilmartin Funeral Home on Thursday May 14th at 9:30 AM and from St. Mary's Church at 10 AM. Burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Batavia, New York. Memorials may be made to St. Mary's Church.

Address at time of death: 37 Woodrow Road, Batavia, NY 14020.

SS Death Index lists birth date as January 26, 1885 (incorrect, it's July 26) and death as May, 1970 (correct).
Retirement Date: 31 OCT 1952
Retirement Place: NY from Caito Brothers Wholesale and Retail Fruit
Address at the time of his retirement on Oct 31, 1952: 31 Union Street, Batavia, NY.
Occupation Date: BET 1908 AND 1948
Misc. event Type: Hobby


Lucia CIANCIOLO:

Born 27 August 1893, Cleveland, Cuyahoga Co, OH¹⁰
Died 19 January 1968, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY¹¹
Buried Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery
23 Sep 1998: Death certificate on file lists parents with a last name of Cianciolo. Previous information had her last name listed as Cianciloa. I think the death certificate may be more accurate as the information was supplied by Frances L. Caito who was known to be aware of the details. The certificate lists her birth place as Ohio and residence in Batavia since 1910 (58 years). She and her husband Paul, lived at 37 Woodrow Road, Batavia NY 14020.

Funeral from the Gilmartin Funeral Home on January 22, 1968 with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery in the family plot (photograph on file)

Petition papers for her husband Paul, lists his wife's name as Cianciolo so this confirms the death certificate spelling. It also lists her birthplace as Cleveland.

7 Jan 1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 7, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.37512.176] Individual: Caito, Lucia; SS #: 105-20-5185 Issued in: NY Birth date: Aug 27, 1893 Death date: Jan 1968; Last known residence: Batavia, NY 14020
Death: She was 74 yrs, 4 mos, 23 days at the time of her death.

Antonio Ardizzone CAITO¹² {M} = Josephine MASCARI¹³ {F} > Family

Married 27 October 1912, Potsdam, St Lawrence Co, NY at St Mary's Church

Antonio Ardizzone CAITO:

Born 11 November 1887, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 16 April 1974, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Jerome Hospital
Buried 19 April 1974, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery
Occupation: Partner at Caito Brothers Wholesale and Retail Fruit
Birth: 09-21-1998: Frank Scarpace (b. 1922) notes that all the children of Augustino Caito (b. Nov. 1845) were born in Termini Imerese. Even though obituaries list Palermo as the birthplace of most of the male children, the most likely birthplace is Termini as Augustino himself was born in Termini (according to his death certificate) and very likely did not move to Palermo temporarily and back to Termini.
Death: 04-17-1974: Obituary notes that he died at St. Jerome Hospital, where he had been a patient since March 26, 1974 (about 3 weeks).

Address at time of death: 51 Woodrow Road, Batavia, NY 14020.
Burial: Funeral services were held on Friday, April 19, 1974 at the H. E. Turner & Co, Inc. Mortuary at 9:30 AM and at St. Mary's Church at 10:00 AM. Memorials were requested to the St. Mary's Parish Immediate Action Fund or St. Jerome Hospital.
Immigration Date: 1907
Immigration Place: Batavia, Genesee Co, NY
Occupation Date: BET 1908 AND 1948
Occupation Place: NY


Josephine MASCARI:

Alias Jesse MASCARI
Born 1 December 1894, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Died 29 September 1944, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY
Buried 2 October 1944, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery
Birth: 12-01-1894: Born in either Syracuse or Rochester. Mary Ann Matla Caito remembers hearing that she then moved to ITALY for 10-15 years. After that, she moved back to the USA. Since she was only a child, it was other family members who made the decision to move to ITALY and then back to the USA. The family then moved to Italy for 10-15 yrs.
Death: 09-29-1944: Obituary notes that she was born in Rochester, NY. She certainly had family in Syracuse but it is now questionable in which city she was born.

08-26-1998: Death Certificate on file obtained from City Hall; Batavia, New York Death certificate says she was born in Rochester, NY, Information provided by her daughter, Frances L. Caito. It also states that she resided in Batavia for 32 years, indicating that she lived in Batavia since 1912 (the year of her marriage).

The certificate also notes that she had been treated by Peter J. DiNatale, MD for carcinoma of the rectum from October 1929 until September, 1944. Secondary cause of death was extension of carcinoma to the lungs. Rectal cancer surgery was performed October, 1939 at Buffalo State Hospital for Malignant Disease.
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 2 OCT 1944
Misc. event Place: Batavia, Genesee Co, NY from H E Turner Funeral Home
403 East Main Street

Augustino Ardizzone CAITO¹⁴ {M} = Anna SANSONE¹⁵ {F} > Family

Married 25 November 1919, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY at Our Lady of Mt Carmel Church

Augustino Ardizzone CAITO:

Alias Gus CAITO
Born 22 September 1892, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 5 March 1985, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at Veteran's Hospital
Buried Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery
Occupation: Partner in Caito Brothers Wholesale and Retail Fruit
Birth: 09-21-1998: Frank Scarpace (b. 1922) notes that all the children of Augustino Caito (b. Nov. 1845) were born in Termini Imerese.
Death: Address at time of death: 14 Porter Avenue, Batavia, NY 14020, (716) 343-6222.
Naturalisation Date: 2 APR 1919
Naturalisation Place: Moutiers St. Jean, Cote d'or, France
23 Sep 1998: Naturalization papers obtained from the Genesee County History Center indicate that Augustino petitioned for citizenship April 2, 1919 at Moutiers St. Jean, Cote d'or, France! The petition states that he had been in the American Expeditionary Forces in France since April 30, 1918, so he had been fighting in Europe for nearly a year for the United States while still an Italian citizen! The papers further state that he emigrated from Termini Imerese on March 5, 1902 (Approx. 9 1/2 years old) and arrived in the United States through the Port of New York City on March 15, 1902 on an unknown ship. He had an amended petition for citizenship on May 7, 1926 (I don't know why there was an amended petition) and his oath of allegiance read in part: "I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and objure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, and particularly to Victor Emmanuel III, King of Italy,..."
On the petition, his height was listed as 71" (6' 1"), his complexion was "light", eyes were "gray" and hair was "brown" with no birth marks!
Occupation Date: BET 1908 AND 1933
Occupation Date: BET 1933 AND 1957
Occupation Place: Batavia, Genesee Co, NY
Occupation: It was later named Caito's Liquor Store.


Anna SANSONE:

Born 14 November 1897, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY
Died 9 May 1992, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Jerome Hospital
Buried 12 May 1992, Batavia, Genesee Co, NY at St. Joseph Cemetery
Death: 6 Nov 1998: SSDI: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Nov 7, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.8703.154]; Individual: Ardizzone, Anna; Social Security #: 105-20-6970; Issued in: New York; Birth date: Nov 14, 1897; Death date: May 9, 1992; Batavia, New York 14020
Misc. event Type: Misc
Misc. event Date: 1932
The first family car was purchased by Anna Sansone Caito with funds provided by her father. She bought a 1932 Hudson! Her son, Samuel J. Caito, remembers having the car in 1944 when he was in college (remember those were the war years and one had to hold on to a car for quite a while). In 1948, when cars were available again, the family bought a 1948 Oldsmobile Hydromatic (automatic transmission) for a price in the mid-$600.00! And, you HAD to trade in your car in order to buy a new car.

Marietta CAITO¹⁶ {F} = Salvatore SCARPACE¹⁷ {M} > Family

Married ABT 1920

Marietta CAITO:

Alias Mary CAITO
Born 15 September 1895, Termini Imerese, Sicily¹⁸
Died 13 March 1970, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY¹⁹
Buried 16 March 1970, Kenmore, Erie Co, NY from St. John the Baptist Church²⁰
Birth: 8-27-98: Approximate dates of birth (1898) and marriage (1920) supplied by Anna Sansone Caito (b. 1897) to Patrice Caito in 1978. Birthdate is now known to be 1895, not 1898.
Death: Age at her death was 74 yrs, 5 mos, 29 days.
02-07-1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Feb 7, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.69414.117]; Individual: Scarpace, Mary; SS #: 081-16-5163 Issued in: New York; Birthdate: Sep 15, 1895 Deathdate: Mar 1970; Buffalo, NY 14223.
Burial: 03-13-1970: Obituary notes address at time of death to be 293 Moore Avenue; Kenmore, New York (this is the address of her son, Augustine "Ed" Scarpace, with whom she lived). Funeral to be held Monday, March 16, 1970 at 9:15 AM from the Carl Mertz Jr. Funeral Home; 911 Englewood Avenue (between Colvin and Starin) and at 10:00 AM from St. John the Baptist Church; Kenmore, NY.
Maria is buried at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Buffalo, NY.


Salvatore SCARPACE:

Born 1890, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 30 October 1933, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY
Buried November 1933, Buffalo, Erie Co, NY at Mt Calvary Cemetery²¹
Death: Information received from Paul J. Caito (pjcaito@frontiernet.net) 13 Jan 1999.
27 Aug 98: Conversation with son Augustine "Ed" Scarpace (b. 1924), states that his father died at age 42 in Oct 1933.
30 Oct 1933: Funeral held at 9:00 AM on Friday November 3, 1933 from the family residence at 8 East Oakwood Place and at 9:30 AM from St. Vincent de Paul Church. He is buried in Mt. Calvary in Buffalo, NY.

Sarah CAITO²² {F} = Nicholas RINI²³ {M} > Family

Married ABT 1920

Sarah CAITO:

Born 18 August 1898, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 8 December 1982, St Clair Shores, Macomb Co, MI at South Macomb Hospital
Buried 11 December 1982, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Mt Olivet Cemetery
Occupation: Homemaker
1 Dec 1998: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 1, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.58679.26] Individual: Rini, Sarah; SS #: 369-54-5730 Issued in: Michigan; Birth date: Aug 18, 1898 Death date: Dec 1982; Llast known residence: St. Clair Shores, MI 48081.
Birth: 21 Sep 1998: SS Index records lists a Sarah Rini with birth dates of August 18, 1898 and a death date of Dec, 1982 with an address of St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. These dates seem to fit with what is known about Sarah. Frank Scarpace (b. 1922) confirmed that Sarah lived in St. Clair Shores, MI.
Death: 12 Nov 1998: Death Certificate received from Michigan. Date of birth is listed as August 15, 1899 while SS records list year of birth as 1898. Since Sarah herself had to apply for Social Security, the correct year is probably 1898. The informant for the certificate was her son, Nicholas Rini who lived at the same address as his mother. Sarah died at South Macomb Hospital at 1:12 AM on December 8, 1982 of variable heart block (2 mos. duration), cardiac arrythmia (1 day duration) and atherosclerotic heart disease (3 years duration). In addition she was experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding and went into hypotensive shock. Funeral arrangements were handled by Frank J. Calcaterra Funeral Home, Inc.; 16090 East Seven Mile Road; Detroit, MI 48205 with burial on December 11, 1982 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery; Detroit, MI. She was 84 yrs, 3 mos, 21 days.


Nicholas RINI:

Born 11 December 1897, Italy²⁴
Died 14 December 1968, St Clair Shores, Macomb Co, MI at South Macomb Hospital
Buried 17 December 1968, Detroit, Wayne Co, MI at Mt Olivet Cemetery
Occupation: Grocer
Birth: Another possible birthdate could be: 5 Dec 1897
Death: 12 Nov 1998: Death certificate received from Michigan notes a date of birth of December 5, 1897 instead of December 11, 1897. Occupation is listed as a retired grocer and owner of a grocery store. Address at time of death was 29212 Grant Street, St. Clair Shores, MI 48081. cause of death is listed as Carcinoma of the colon for 1-2 years duration with contributory factors of acute coronary insufficiency. He was attended by his physician from 12-03-1968 to 12-14-1968 before death at South Macolm Hospital in Detroit (St. Clair Shores), MI. Burial was on December 17, 1968 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Detroit, MI. Funeral services were provided by A. H. Peters Funeral Home, 20705 Mack Avenue, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI. Informant for the Death Certificate was his son, Nicholas A. Rini of the Grant Street address, above.

1 Dec 1998: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 1, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.58678.190] Individual: Rini, Nick; SS #: 375-34-3338 Issued in: MI; Birth date: Dec 11, 1897 Death date: Dec 1968; Last known residence: St Clair Shores, MI 48081
Occupation Place: Detroit, Wayne Co, MI

Edith CAITO²⁵ {F} = Samuel L MASCARI²⁶ {M} > Family

Married ABT 1918

Edith CAITO:

Born 8 February 1901, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 28 August 1982, Mountain Top, Luzerne Co, PA
Buried 30 August 1982, Hanover Twp, Washington Co, PA at St Mary's Cemetery
12-01-1998: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 1, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7926.93] Individual: Mascari, Edith; Social Security #: 161-50-7729 Issued in: PA; Birth date: Feb 8, 1901 Death date: Aug 1982
Address where death benefit payment was sent: Johnson City, NY 13790

6 Dec 1998: Phone conversation with Ann Marie Mascari Jones of Johnson City, NY: Ann Marie remembers her mother telling her that the family emigrated on the maiden voyage of a ship which she believes was on the White Star Line and may have been the "Olympia," and that the trip occurred in February. Edith was six (6) or seven (7) years old at the time. This info may help us locate the passenger lists and pinpoint more accurately the family's date of arrival in the USA. The family travelled First Class and as a result did not have to process through Ellis Island upon arrival. Because the family travelled First Class, they were able to sit with the Captain of the Ship at the dinner table, since Augustino was himself the owner of a fishing fleet and an experienced man of the Sea. Because the weather was cold in New York City at that time of year, and because it was warm in Termini, the oldest brother, Salvatore, met the family in New York with coats for everyone to wear, since they did not own any, never having had need for winter coats in Termini.
Birth: 27 Aug 1998: Approximate date of marriage supplied by Anna Sansone Caito (b. 1897) to Patrice Caito in 1978.
Death: 21 Sep 1998: Frank Scarpace (b. 1922) remembers that Edith died in Mountain Top, Pennsylvania. She was listed as living in Kingston, PA in her mother's (Frances Mascari Caito) obituary. Previous obituaries of the other brothers listed her as living in Wilkes-Barre which is probably the nearest largest city.

14 Oct 1998: Funeral Holy Card has been located from Samuel J Caito (b. 1925) which lists Edith C Mascari with a date of death of August 28, 1982. This confirms the info from the SS Death Index for her.

3 Dec 1998: Death certificate on file obtained from PA Dept of Health: Notes that Edith died at 4:15 AM on August 28, 1982 at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital. It lists her birth date as February 12, 1901 (whereas SS. Death Index lists date as February 8, 1901). Primary cause of death was Carcinoma of the ovary with metastases (Stage IV) and secondary cause of death is listed as Coronary artery disease. Attending Physician was Arthur N. Mayer, MD, Third Avenue, Kingston PA 18704.

Address at time of death: Mrs. Edith Mascari, 12 Beech Street, Mountain Top, PA 18707.


Samuel L MASCARI:

Born 5 July 1899, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
Died 29 May 1973, Mountain Top, Luzerne Co, PA at Mercy Hospital
Buried 31 May 1973, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at St Agnes Cemetery
12-01-1998: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Dec 1, 1998, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7927.93] Individual: Mascari, Samuel Social Security #: 172-28-3915; Issued in: Pennsylvania; Birth date: Jul 3, 1899 Death date: May 1973; Last known residence: 18707; Mountain Top, PA.
Birth: 3 Jul 1899 according to the SS Death Index.
Death: 01-13-1928: Obituary of his brother, Frank, who died on this date at age 32 lists Samuel as living in Syracuse at the time.

10-15-1998: Death Certificate received from State of PA indicates a birth date of July 5, 1900 but it is obvious that the certificate was changed from a year of 1899. His age was listed at 72 years old, but it is obvious that the age was also changed when the year of birth was changed. The info on birth date, etc. was provided by Edith Caito Mascari (wife) and she is probably correct with the month and day, but the SS Administration is probably more correct on the year. The certificate indicates that he was DOA (Dead on Arrival) at Mercy Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pa on May 29, 1973 at 4:25 PM. Cause of death was
arteriosclerotic cardiovascular heart disease. The certificate also states that he is not a veteran. The certificate lists his parents as Frank Mascari and Ann Williams. Interestingly enough, his sister: Josephine Mascari Caito, wife of Antonio Caito, has a death certificate that lists her parents as Frank Mascari and Anna Guglielmino. We know that Samuel and Josephine have the same mother and father and we think that Anna Williams is the correct maternal name. Their mother's obituary lists her brothers as a last name of Williams (and also LaNasa - we think her mother divorced at some point and her LaNasa brothers are actually step-brothers).

10-28-1998: Death Certificate indicates that he was buried in St. Agnes Cemetery in Syracuse, New York. In a phone conversation, St. Agnes Cemetery does not have a record of a Samuel Mascari buried there. He was buried in the family plot (at his death in 1973) at the urging of his siblings. In September 1976, his wife Edith, moved his body to St. Mary's Cemetery in Wilkes Barre, PA.

11-04-1998: Burial plot of the family of Josephine Mascari shows that Samuel Mascari was buried in the family plot and later moved to Wilkes-Barre, PA. Death certificate of his wife, Edith, lists her entombment as St. Mary's Cemetery; Hanover Township, PA (Wilkes-Barre area).

Address at time of death was 12 Beech Street, Mountain Top, Pennsylvania 18702
Burial: Later moved from St. Agnes Cemetery to St. Mary's Cemetery; Wilkes Barre, PA (29 Sep 1976).

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5 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
6 : "Paul J Caito"
7 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
8 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
9 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
10 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
11 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
12 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
13 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
14 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
15 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
16 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
16a: "Personal interview with Helena Scarpace"
17 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
17a: "Personal interview with Helena Scarpace"
18 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
19 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
20 : "Photo of gravemarker taken by Joe Scarpace in Buffalo, Erie"
21 : "Photo of gravemarker taken by Joe Scarpace in Buffalo, Erie"
22 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
23 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
24 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
25 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
26 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"