Francesco Frank Mascari¹ {M} = Phillipina ROMANO² {F}

Rosario MASCHIRI³ {M} = Lucia MASCARI⁴ {F} > Family

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.

Maria Mascari⁵ {F} = CIANCIOLO⁶ {M} > Family

Frank MASCARI⁷ {M} = Anna Marie GUGLIELMINO-WILLIAMS⁸ {F} > Family

Married BEF January 1894, Termini Imerese, Sicily at Our Mother of Consolation Church

Frank MASCARI:

Born 19 September 1866, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 9 July 1930, Kingston, Luzerne Co, PA
Buried 12 July 1930, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at St Agnes Cemetery
Occupation: Wholesale Fruit Dealer
Death: 07-11-1930: Obituary noes that Frank Mascari was 62 years of age at death and was a Wholesale Fruit Dealer in the Syracuse area for 35 years. It notes that he died at his home in Wilkes-Barre, PA. He was survived by four sons: Charles, Samuel, Anthony, and Joseph. Also, six daughters (not listed). Funeral on Saturday July 12, 1930 at 9:00 AM at Joseph Pirro & Sons Funeral Service and at 9:30 AM at St. Lucy's Church.

02-10-1999: Death certificate obtained from Pennsylvania Dept. of Health (on file). Address at time of death was 47 N. Thomas, Kingston, PA. Date of birth is given as September 19, 1866, in Italy (no town given), and he is listed as being 63 years old. Occupation is listed as Commission Merchant. His parents are listed as Frank Mascari and Phillipina Mascari, both of Italy. Informant for the certificate was his son, Samuel, of the same address. Cause of death is listed as Angina Pectoris and Chronic myocarditis. Death occurred on July 9, 1930 at 1 AM.
Burial: Section 17, Lot 23-B, Grave 8. 7 May 1919, at age 51 yrs. purchased burial lot at St. Agnes' Cemetery, Syracuse, NY for $270.00 containing 12 graves.
Occupation Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
Religion: Roman Catholic
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 12 JUL 1930
Misc. event Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at St Lucy's Catholic Church


Anna Marie GUGLIELMINO-WILLIAMS:

Born 4 September 1874, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 1 July 1950, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
Buried 5 July 1950, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at St Agnes Cemetery
Burial: Section 17, Lot 23-B, Grave 9

29 Feb 1944: Obituary of her daughter, Josephine "Jesse" Mascari Caito, notes that her mother, Anna, was still living at the time of Josephine's death (her father, Frank, was already deceased according to the obit). Death certificate of Josephine (on file) lists her mother's name as "Guglimino." Obituary of Anna (July 2, 1950) lists a sister with the name Mrs. Guiseppa "Guglielmino." The spelling in Anna's obituary is probably the more correct one. However, it would be unusual for Anna's sister to have the same married name as her maiden name. The death certificate of her son, Samuel [on file - died May 29, 1973 (and Josephine's brother)] lists his mother's maiden name as "Williams." The maiden name "Williams" would make more sense since she has brothers by the name of "Williams" (and also 'LaNasa") and this would make sense for her sister to have a married name of Guglielmino (as HER maiden name would have been "Williams").

1 Jul 1950: Obituary notes that she is survived by her six daughters: Misses Anna, Mary, Geraldine, Alice Mascari and Mrs. Sullivan Parisi of Waterford and Mrs. Frederick (Florence) Brooks. Also, four sons: Samuel, Charles, Anthony, Joseph, all of Wilkes-Barre, PA. Also, a sister: Mrs. Giuseppa Guglielmino of ITALY and three brothers: Anthony Williams, Frank LaNasa and Philip Lanasa of Geneva (NY?). Also, nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral was on Wednesday July 5, 1950 from her home at 563 Delaware Street at 8:15 AM and from St. Lucy's Church at 9:00 AM. Funeral through Pirro & Sons Funeral Service. Burial in St. Agnes' Cemetery, Syracuse, NY.

4 Nov 1998: Burial plot diagram lists her name as "Anne Marie Mascari"
Religion: Roman Catholic
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 5 JUL 1950
Misc. event Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at St Lucy's Catholic Church

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