MASCARI
Parents
Paolo MASCARI1 {M} = Maria RINI2 {F}
Paolo MASCARI:
Born Termini Imerese, Sicily
Birth: 24 Oct 1939: Death certificate of his daughter, Lucia Maschiri, on this date, notes that her father (incorrectly listed as Rosario - actually Paolo) was born in Termini Imerese, Sicily.
6 Dec 1998: Phone conversation with Ann Marie Jones of Johnson City, NY remembers knowing that her great-grandfather had a large business involved in the canning of food in Sicily. He was evidently being threatened by the Mafia and, fearing for his family, and possibly his life, the family left Termini Imerese and emigrated to the USA.
Maria RINI:
Born Termini Imerese, Sicily
Birth: 24 Oct 1939: Death certificate of her daughter, Lucia Maschiri, on this date, notes that her mother, Maria Reni (sic) was born in Termini Imerese, Sicily.
Children
Maria MASCARI3 {F} = Matthew PURPURA4 {M} > Family
Maria MASCARI:
24 Mar 1932: Obituary of her brother Rosario, who died on this date, obtained from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Friday March 25, 1932. Obituary notes that Rosario is survived by three sisters: Mrs. Rosario Maschiri, Mrs. Augustino Caito of Batavia and Mrs. Mathew Purpura of Herkimer, NY. Information provided by Phil Sansone (b. 1919) stated that Maria married a "Puperio." Maria is therefore married to the Matthew Pupura mentioned in the obituary.
Residence:
Residence Place: Herkimer, Herkimer Co, NY
Rosario MASCARI5 {M} = Biaga LONGO6 {F} > Family
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
Francesca Maria MASCARI7 {F} = Agostino Ardizzone CAITO8 {M} > Family
Married 1878, Italy
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
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.
Salvatore Matthew MASCARI9 {M} = Maria UNKNOWN10 {F} > Family
Salvatore Matthew MASCARI:
Born 1866, Termini Imerese, Sicily
Died 19 October 1921, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY
Buried 21 October 1921, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Death: 10 Jan 1999: Matthew, died in 1921 at age 55. Somewhere in the intervening years, Maria moved from 9 Weld Street in the city to 28 Marlborough Road,on the west side of the city near the airport, which was probably almost "suburban" at that time. Even now, it is an area of the city known as still being an area of well kept older city homes with nice woodworking details inside them.
Burial: His grave is Section SO-5, Lot 32, Grave 4 N-E.
19 Oct 1921: Obituary obtained from Rochester Democrat & Chronicle, Thursday October 20, 1921 indicates that Salvatore "Matthew" died on Wednesday morning October 19, 1921 at the family home at 9 Weld Street. He was survived by his wife, Maria. Also survived by five daughters (not named) and two sons. Also survived by two brothers and five sisters.
Funeral on Friday morning, October 21, 1921 at 8:45 AM from the family house and 9:00 AM from St. Joseph's Church.
10 Jan 1999: The above obituary was obtained on Jan 10, 1999. At this time we thought Matthew was one of five children (Matthew, Rosario, Frances, Lucia and Maria) not EIGHT children! So, there is one other brother and two more sisters that we do not know about at this time.
Also, St. Joseph's Church was located on Franklin Street in downtown Rochester, behind the area of Sibley's Department Store (now closed). It was struck by fire in the mid-70's to mid-80's and the front shell of the Church was preserved for it's architectural value and the interior area of the burned out church was turned into a garden courtyard. Paul J. Caito (b. 1953) attended Mass there once on Ascension Thursday, 1971 as a high school student on a school trip to Rochester. He remembers the interior of the Church as having beautiful stained glass windows. The Church was only about 5 blocks from Weld Street, where the family lived. Weld Street runs off North Street, about 2 blocks north of University Avenue. The current site of 9 Weld Street is the back parking lot for the buildings that front onto North Street. 9 Weld Street was the south side of the street. The first house that is still standing on the south side of Weld is # 13 Weld. It appears that the buildings at North St. and Weld St. were storefronts at one time, possibly as grocery store. It would appear that S. Matthew and his family had an ideal location for a home that was close to shopping and within walking distance of the downtown business district. It was probably a very nice area of the city at one time.
Maria UNKNOWN:
Born 1873
Died 28 March 1933, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Rochester General Hospital
Buried 31 March 1933, Rochester, Monroe Co, NY at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Death: She was 60 yrs old at the time of her death.
28 Mar -1933: Obituary obtained from the Rochester Democrat & Chronicle on Wednesday March 29, 1933, p. 18, indicates that died on Tuesday morning at Rochester General Hospital. She was survived by her children Mrs. L. J. Pupura of Little Falls, the Misses Frances, Anne and Inez Mascari; two sons, Paul and Thomas Mascari. Also four brothers, two sisters and seven grandchildren.
Funeral on Friday morning, March 31, 1933 at 8:30 from the residence at 28 Marlborough Road and 9:00 AM at St. Joseph's Church.
Burial: Section SO-5, Lot 32, Grave 3 N-E
Lucia MASCARI11 {F} = Rosario MASCHIRI12 {M} > Family
Married ABT 1880, Termini Imerese, Sicily
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.
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.
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