MASCARI
Parents
Rosario MASCARI1 {M} = Biaga LONGO2 {F}
Married BET 1884 AND 1886, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Rosario MASCARI:
Born ABT July 1855, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 24 March 1932, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Buried 28 March 1932, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Occupation: Fruit Dealer - as listed on his death certificate
Death: 24 Mar 1932: Obituary obtained from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Friday March 25, 1932. Obituary notes that Rosario entered in rest at his residence, 14 McFarlin Street on Thursday, March 24, 1932. He leaves three sons, Anthony, Paul and Sam; four daughters Mrs. Phillip Sansone, Mrs. Anthony Brescia, Mrs. Philip Cianciolo and Mrs. Mike Palmisano. Also, Three sisters: Mrs. Rosario Maschiri, Mrs. Augustino Caito of Batavia and Mrs. Mathew Purpura of Herkimer, NY.
Funeral services Monday March 28, 1932 at 8:30 AM from the home and 9:00 AM at Mt. Carmel Church. Interment at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
23 Jan 1999: Death certificate obtained and now on file from Monroe County (Rochester), NY. Certificate incorrectly lists his name as "Muscari," with an address (incorrectly) of 10 McFarlan St. It notes that he has been in the USA for 29 years (since 1903) and in Rochester for 29 years (since 1903). Date of birth is listed as "Unknown" and age is listed as 'about 65 yrs." (This would give him a year of birth as 1867, we are currently using a working date of July, 1855). His occupation is listed as "Fruit Dealer," for the past 15 years (since 1917) and was working in his occupation at the time of death. His parents are listed as Paolo Muscari (sic) and Maria Rine (sic), both being born in Termini Imerese. Informant for the certificate was his son, Sam Mascari (spelled correctly) of 152 3rd Street, Rochester. Undertaker was Jesse D. Cimino of 221 Central Park. Cause of death is "Acute dilatation of the heart - sudden" and "Chronic myocarditis - unreadable." In general, the certificate does not appear to be filled out very accurately.
23 Jan 1999: McFarlin Street is in an area near the old downtown main Post Office in Rochester, NY. It runs parallel to North Street and intersects with Weld Street (where his brother, Salvatore Matthew Mascari and his wife, Kathlyn, lived at 9 Weld St.). Weld Street runs off of North Street, about 2 blocks north of University. McFarlin Street currently has only 2 houses present, both appear to be of recent origins. It is difficult to determine exactly where 14 McFarlin used to be. The street probably only had 7 to 10 houses on it when it was active.
Occupation Date: BET 1917 AND 1932
Biaga LONGO:
Alias Bessie LONGO
Born 19 July 1870, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 26 November 1927, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Buried 28 November 1927, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Death: He was 57 yrs, 4 mos, 7 days old.
26 Nov 1927: Obituary obtained from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Sunday November 27, 1927, p. 25. Obituary notes that Biaga "Bessie" Mascari passed away at the family home (no day or date of death listed) No. 14 McFarlin Street. She is survived by three sons: Paul, Anthony and Salvadore (sic) Mascari, all of Rochester, NY. Four daughters, Mrs. Mary Palmisano and Mrs. Madeline Bresia (sic) of Rochester; Mrs. Frances Cianciola of Milwaukee WI., and Mrs. Marguerite Sansone of Malone, NY. Also survived by two sisters, Mrs. N. Catalano of Milwaukee, Wis. and Mrs. M Mancanio of Syracuse, NY. Also survived by 14 grandchildren.
Funeral will take place on Monday morning, November 28, 1927 at 8;30 AM from the family home and 9:45 AM from Mt. Carmel Church. Burial at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
26 Nov 1927: Obituary listing also obtained from the Rochester Times Union Newspaper, Monday November 29, 1927, p. 24, which states that Bessie died on Saturday November 26, 1927 at her home. She was listed as being survived only by her three sons: Paul, Anthony and Salvadore (sic).
23 Jan 1999: Transcript of death certificate obtained and on file from Monroe County (Rochester), NY. Bessie's age is listed as 57 yrs, 4 months, 7 days, which would give her a birth date of July 19, 1870. Her parents are listed as Antonio Longo, born in Italy and Margaret Scarlatta, born in Italy. Informant for the certificate was her son, Paul A. Mascari of 12 McFarlin Street (next door!). Cause of death was "Heart - Mitral Insufficiency" with secondary cause listed as "Hemiplegia." She was treated by her Physician "from attack till death" August 10, 1927 to November 26, 1927. Since hemiplegia (paralysis on one side) is often the consequence of cerebrovascular accident (stroke), and since mitral valves are often associated with throwing off emboli (which then cause strokes), we might be able to safely assume that Biaga suffered a stroke on August 10, 1927 leaving her with paralysis on one side until death occurred on November 26th.
10 Jan 1999: Records of Holy Sepulchre Cemetery list her age at time of death as 57 yrs, giving her an approximate birth year of 1870, instead of 1861 as we previously had (1861 date supplied by Mary Palmisano, before her death). Also, records from Mary Palmisano and Philip Sansone (b. 1919) indicate that Biaga's sister Rosalie was married to Matthew Mercurio, so she is probably the "M. Mancanio of Syracuse," and Antonina was married to a Cianciolo, so she is probably the "N. Catalano of Milwaukee." Probably the "N." initial is correct but the Catalano is probably Cianciolo. (per Philip J Caito, Rochester, NY)
Burial: Section NO-5, Lot T03, Grave DB-04R
Children
Paul A MASCARI3 {M} = Libby MERCURIO4 {F} > Family
Married ABT 1914
Paul A MASCARI:
Born 5 June 1887, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 16 May 1963, Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
Occupation: Cabinet Maker
1910 US Federal Census lists his place of birth as Italy and that he emigrated to the US in 1887 (this year does not make sense as this was the year of his birth and his mother did not emigrate with the children until 1903. He citizenship is listed as alien for this census. He can speak English and can read and write. His occupation is listed as employed as a floor foreman in a box factory.
1920 US Federal Census lists his address at 12 McFarlin St, next to his parents. He is 32 yrs old (b. 1887), emigrated to the US in 1900 and became a Naturalized US citizen in 1918. He is able to read and write and speak English. His occupation is listed as an operator in a camera factory for a wage (Kodak?).
The Rochester City Directory from 1910 to 1925 list Paul as follows:
1910 Paul Maschiri woodworker boards at: 12 McFarlin
1039 Jay St
1915 Paul Maschiri woodworker boards at: 12 McFarlin
1920-21 Paul Mascari(Liboria)wdwrker home: 12 McFarlin
1925 Paul Mascari(Liboria)wdwrker home: 12 McFarlin It is interesting to note that Paul is listed as boarding at 12 McFarlin, which is the home of his parents, according to the same directory. Perhaps he got married in 1914 (his son, Ray, is born in 1915), since he now lists his home at 12 McFarlin (with his wife, Liboria (Mercurio)), and his parents have moved to 14 McFarlin. 14 McFarlin was the listed address for the grocery business of his father.
06-15-1999: Birthdate supplied from Ancestry.com SS Death Index Website. SS #074-09-7986
Death: He was abt. 75 yrs old.
16 May 1963: Obituary notes that he is not survived by his wife. Obituary notes that his sisters, Maria (hus:Michael) Palmisano and Madlyn (hus: Anthony) Brescia lived in Rochester, NY; Margherita (hus: Filippo "Philip") lived in Malone and Francesca (hus: Philip) Cianciolo lived in Milwaukee, Wisconsin at the time of his death. His brothers, Anthony and Salvatore also lived in Rochester, NY. Also, he has one grandchild, child of his son Raymond J. Mascari. Funeral services Saturday May 18, 1963 at 8:30 AM at the Edward F. Gaynor Funeral Home and at 9:00 AM in St. Peter's Church. Burial in St. Mary's Cemetery (Dewitt, New York). Address at time of death was 319 Shuart Avenue; Syracuse, NY. His obituary notes that he was a native of Italy (probably Termini) and had lived in Syracuse for 35 years. He had been a cabinet maker for Stickley Manufacturing Co for 30 years.
Occupation Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY at for Stickley Manufacturing Co.for 35 years
Residence:
Residence Date: BET 1928 AND 1963
Residence Place: Syracuse, Onondaga Co, NY
Maria MASCARI5 {F} = Michael P PALMISANO6 {M} > Family
Married ABT 1912
Maria MASCARI:
Born 24 December 1890, Termini Imerese, Sicily7
Died 16 March 1975, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Buried 20 March 1975, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
6 Jan 1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.38511.0]; Individual: Palmisano, Mary; SS #: 121-12-6996 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Dec 24, 1890 Death date: Mar 1975; Last known residence: Rochester, NY 14612
Death: 25 Mar 1932: Obituary of her father, Rosario, lists her as being married at the time of her father's death.
16 May 1963: Obituary of her brother, Paul, on this date notes that Maria and her husband Michael Palmisano lived in Rochester, NY at the time of her brother's death.
16 Mar 1975: Obituary obtained from Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Tuesday, March 18, 1975 edition, p. 4B., notes that Mary was not survived by a husband, suggesting that her husband Michael was already deceased. She was survived by her son Ray ("Biz"), four daughters, Miss Mary Palmisano, Mrs. Charles (Jo) Costanza) of Long Island, NY and Mrs. Paul (Sue) Stevens of San Francisco, California. Also survived by eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild. Also her brother, Mr. S. Peter Mascari; two sister, Mrs. Frances Cianciolo of Milwaukee, WI and Mrs. Anthony (Madelyn) Brescia; Several nieces and nephews.
Funeral on Thursday March 20, 1975 at 9:00 AM at St. Anthony's Church, Rochester, NY. Arrangements by DiPonzio Funeral Home, Inc. 219 Spencerport Road, Gates, NY (across from St. Theodore's Church). Interment in Holy Sepulchre Cemetery.
She was 84 yrs, 2 mos, 21 days old.
Misc. event Type: Funeral
Misc. event Date: 20 MAR 1975
Misc. event Place: Rochester, Monroe Co, NY from St Anthony's Church
Michael P PALMISANO:
Born ABT 1890, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died ABT 2 August 1944, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Death: 5-16-1963: Obituary of his brother-in-law, Paul, on this date notes that Michael and his wife Maria (Mascari) lived in Rochester, NY at the time of his brother-in-law's death.
7-31-1999: Grave marker at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery notes that year of birth is 1890 yet cemetery records indicate that Michael was 51 yrs old at the time of death (birth year of abt 1893). Records in this genealoy report will reflect an 1890 birth year with a resultant age of abt. 54 yrs old.
08-05-1999: Phone conversation with his daughter, Bess DePeters (b. 1922) notes that Michael's mother, Maria Mascari wanted her children to be born in Termini Imerese, even though the family was living in Rochester, NY. As a result, she went back to Termini for the birth of her son, Michael.
Margherita MASCARI8 {F} = Filippo SANSONE9 {M} > Family
Married 14 December 1912
Margherita MASCARI:
Born 1 August 1893, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 14 March 1971, Malone, Franklin Co, NY
16 May 1963: Obituary of her brother, Paul, on this date notes that Margherita and her husband Philip Sansone lived in Malone, NY at the time of her brother's death.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Filippo SANSONE:
Born 24 November 1884, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 14 February 1972, Malone, Franklin Co, NY
Religion: Roman Catholic
Francesca MASCARI10 {F} = Philip CIANCIOLO11 {M} > Family
Married BEF 1917
Francesca MASCARI:
Born 5 May 189612
Died September 1976, Milwaukee, Milwaukee Co, WI13
03-25-1932: Obituary of her father, Rosario, lists her as being married at the time of her fathers death.
5-16-1963: Obituary of her brother, Paul, on this date notes that Francesca and her husband Philip Cianciolo lived in Milwaukee, WI at the time of her brother's death.
03-16-1975: Obituary of her sister, Mary Mascari Palmisano, on this date notes that Francesca lived in Milwaukee, WI at the time of her sister's death.
Original info supplied by Mary Palmisano (b. 1917) had a date of birth of May 1, 1896. SS Death Index (above) indicates a May 5th date. Since Francesca herself had to apply for the SS Card, the May 5th date is probably the accurate one.
Death: She was abt. 80 yrs, 4 mos.
Philip CIANCIOLO:
4 Jan 1999: Information supplied by Phil Sansone (b. 1919) indicates that Philip was an only son and his father was killed in an accident at sea off the coast of SICILY. His mother remarried and emigrated to Milwaukee, WI.
Religion: Roman Catholic
Madelyn R MASCARI14 {F} = Anthony BRESCIA15 {M} > Family
Married BEF 1932
Madelyn R MASCARI:
Born 10 December 189916
Died November 1993, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY17
25 Mar 1932: Obituary of her father, Rosario, lists her as being married at the time of her fathers death.
16 May 1963: Obituary of her brother, Paul, on this date notes that Madelyn and her husband Anthony Brescia lived in Rochester, NY at the time of his death.
6 Jan 1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.29175.54] Individual: Brescia, Madelyn SS#: 098-18-8372 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Dec 10, 1899; Death date: Nov 1993; Last known residence: Rochester, NY 14609
Death: She was abt 93 yrs, 11 mos old.
Anthony BRESCIA:
Born 1 January 189818
Died January 1985, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY19
01-06-1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 1 A-L, Ed. 6, Social Security Death Index: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.111.6.29174.43] Individual: Brescia, Anthony SS#: 114-18-6252 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Jan 1, 1898 Death date: Jan 1985; Last known residence: Rochester, NY 14609
Death: He was abt 87 yrs old.
Anthony V MASCARI20 {M} = Rose BRICKNER21 {F} > Family
Anthony V MASCARI:
Born 17 November 1902, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Died 10 July 1970, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY22
Buried 13 July 1970, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
5-16-1963: Obituary of his brother, Paul, on this date, notes that Anthony lived in Rochester, NY at the time of his brothers death.
07-10-1970: Obituary obtained from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Saturday July 10, 1970, p. 5B. Obituary lists his nickname as "Mike" and notes that address at time of death was 135 Brambury Drive. He was survived by his wife, Rose Mascari and his brother, S. Peter Mascari. Also survived by four sisters, Mrs. Mary Palmisano, Mrs. Margaret Sansone, Mrs. Frances Cianciolo and Mrs. Madeline Brescia; also several nieces and nephews. He was a member of L.O.O.M. and the Bartenders Local No. 466.
Funeral on Monday July 13, 1970 at 9:00 AM at St. Andrew's Church, Rochester. Arrangements by Hengstler-Menges Funeral Home 2793 Culver Road (near Keeler Street Expressway.
Brambury Drive is an apartment complex on the north side of Rochester, off N. Goodman Street, near the (formerly) Keeler St. Expwy (now Rt 104 Expwy).
12-27-1998: Information supplied by Phil Sansone (b. 1919) indicates that Anthony was in the US Navy in the 1930's.
01-05-1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7926.49] Individual: Mascari, Anthony; SS #: 128-05-9107 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Nov 18, 1902 Death date: Jul 1970; Last known residence: Rochester, NY 14621
We previously had a date of birth as Nov 17, 1902, but SS Index (above) indicates a date of birth of Nov 18, 1902. Records changed to reflect the SS Index birthdate.
Death: He was 67 yrs, 7 mos, 23 days at the time of his death.
Burial: Section SO-27, Lot T06, Grave SG-023
Religion: Roman Catholic
Misc. event Type: Veteran
Misc. event Date: abt 1930 of the US Navy
Misc. event Type: Member
Misc. event Type: Member
Salvatore Peter MASCARI23 {M} = Michelina AMICO24 {F} > Family
Salvatore Peter MASCARI:
Born 14 April 1907, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY25
Died 25 September 1985, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY26
Buried 28 September 1985, Pittsford, Monroe Co, NY with Entombment at White Haven Memo
Birth: 1910 US Federal Census lists his name as "Salvador" and at age 3 years, he is the only child of the family who was born in New York (Rochester), all the other children having been born in Italy, according to the census.
1920 US Federal Census lists as 12 yrs old and in school at the time. He is residing with his parents at 14 McFarlin Street. He is a US citizen, born in the US, mother tongue is English and is able to read and write.
16 May 1963: Obituary of his brother, Paul, on this date, notes that Salvatore lived in Rochester at the time of his brother's death.
16 Mar 1975: Obituary of his sister, Mary Mascari Palmisano, notes that his name is listed as "S. Peter Mascari." The obituary, which was in the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, does not list a city of residence for him, therefore he must have been living in Rochester at the time.
Death: He was 78 yrs, 6 most, 11 days old at the time of his death.
25 Aug 1985: Obituary obtained from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle Thursday September 26, 1986, p. 8-B. Obituary lists his survivors as his wife, Mickey; one sister, Mrs. Madelyn Brescia; and one brother-in-law, Joel Friend. Nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral on Saturday September 28, 1985 at 8:30 AM from the Falvo Funeral Home, 1395 N. Goodman Street, Rochester, NY and at 9:00 AM at St. Ambrose Church on Empire Blvd at Culver. Entombment at White Haven Memorial Park, Fairport, NY (eastern suburb of Rochester) He was retired from the Rochester Fire Dept and a member of Elks Lodge 24 PER.
6 Jan 1999: [Broderbund Family Archive #110, Vol. 2 M-Z, Ed. 6, SSDI: U.S., Date of Import: Jan 6, 1999, Internal Ref. #1.112.6.7927.85] Individual: Mascari, Salvatore; SS #: 104-05-5307 Issued in: NY; Birth date: Apr 14, 1907 Death date: Sep 1985; Last known residence: Rochester, NY 14617
Michelina AMICO:
Alias Mickey AMICO
Born bet 1906/1907
Died 2 February 1998, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Death: 01-20-1999: Annette Cianciolo Richard (b. 1917) notes that Mickey died in the past year (therefore, 1998). Salvatore and Michelina had no children.
Sources
1 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
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4 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
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6 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
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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 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
11 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
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13 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
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 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
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19 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 1, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
20 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
21 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
22 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
23 : "GEDCOM file imported on 4 Jun 1999 from Paul J Caito"
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25 : "Broderbund Family Archive, #110, Vol. 2, Ed. 6, Social Secur"
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Superscripted numbers are references to source citations at the bottom of this page.
{M} = Male; {F} = Female.
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