Francesco Di Palermo (1892)

Born 27 Jan 1892 in New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Maria (Gennaro) Di Palermo — married 30 Jul 1911 in Corleone, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy

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Biography

Francesco di Palermo is the son of Vincenzo di Palermo and Vincenza Moscato, Corleone natives who married in 1883. Francesco is named after his paternal grandfather.

He is born in New Orleans on 27 January 1892.^[1]

According to his passport application, Francesco's family returns to Corleone in 1897. However, he is baptized in 1898 in New Orleans.

In a remarkable break with tradition, his parents wait six years to baptize him. He is baptized on 30 June 1898 in New Orleans, and a transcript is sent to Corleone. Francesco's godparents are Serafino Saltaformaggio and Caterina lo Jacono.^[2]

Francesco marries Maria Gennaro on 30 July 1911 in Corleone.^[3] Francesco is the son-in-law of Michaelangelo Gennaro, who will be the boss of the Mafia in Corleone in 1920.

Frank and Maria have two known children, Vincenzo (1912) and Michael Angelo (1914), both born in Corleone.

Vincenzo is born 29 July 1912.^[4]

Francesco di Palermo, married, 21 years old (b. 1893), a joiner by profession, travels with the known gangster Ignazio Dragna, arriving in New York on 14 March 1914 on the Sant’Anna. Dragna is 23 (b. 1891), single, a proprietor. The two men travel with a married couple going to their son in Chicago.

The married couple traveling with Ignazio and Francesco are Rosalia Sparacio, age 63 (b. 1850), married, and Stefano Russo, 62 (b. 1851), a farm laborer. Stefano leaves his sister, and Rosalia her sister in law, the same Giuseppa Russo, of Corleone. Ignazio leaves his father, “as above,” meaning the lines naming Giuseppa Russo. Francesco leaves his wife, Maria Gennaro. Ignazio is joining his brother Gaetano Dragna at 337 E 106th St, New York. Francesco is joining his uncle Giuseppe di Palermo at 212 E. 97th St. Ignazio has been in New York once before, in 1898. Francesco has been in New York twice, in 1892 and 1908.^[5]

Michael Angelo is born 28 August 1914 in Corleone.^[6]

Frank Di Palermo registers for the draft for WWI on 5 June 1917. He lives at 307 E. 100th St., NY, NY. He was born 27 January 1892. He is a US citizen born at New Orleans. He is a carpenter, employed by Haesslor at 95th Street between 1st and 2nd Aves. He supports a wife and two children. No military experience. Frank signs his name. He is tall and of medium build with gray eyes and brown hair.^[7]

Frank Di Palermo, married, native US citizen, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, applies for a passport. He was born 27 January 1892, son of Vincenzo Di Palermo, who was born in Corleone, Italy, and now resides in Italy. Vincenzo emigrated from Palermo around 25 September 1892, and lived 7 years in the US 1890-1897 in New Orleans, LA. He was not naturalized. Frank has lived outside the US in Italy from 1897-1914. His permanent address in the US is 2069 2nd Av, New York, NY. He is a cabinet maker. He intends to go to Italy. It said “to get my wife back in USA” but that has been crossed out with a soft pencil and replaced with “travel.” He will be passing through Switzerland and France on his way. Intends to leave from New York on the Providence on 26 July 1921. Swears his allegiance to the US and signs his name on 28 July 1920.

Frank is 20 years old, stands 5’6”, has a high forehead, brown eyes, a long nose, medium mouth, round chin, brown hair, fair complexion, and an oval face. He is identified by Louis Di Frisco on 27 June 1921. Louis lives at 157 E. 103rd St., NYC. He has known Frank for seven years as a native US citizen. Louis is a driver by occupation. Applicant asks his passport be sent to him at 2069 2nd Ave., NYC. His photo is attached.^[8]

Louis Di Frisco is a suspected member of the Lucchese crime family. He is a partner in lathing companies with Tommy Gagliano.

On the SS Duilio, sailing from Naples on 6 October 1926 and arriving in New York on 15 October:

9. Maria Dipalermo, 32 (b. 1894), married, naturalized by her husband’s citizenship, address in the US is 2062 2nd Ave, New York, NY.

10. Vincenzo Dipalermo, son, 14 (b. 1912), as above

11. Michelangelo Dipalermo, son, 12 (b. 1914), as above^[9]

In the 1930 federal census of the Bronx, Frank Dipalermo, 37 (b. 1893), born in New Orleans of Italian parents, heads a household at 2150 Washington Ave. with his wife Mary, 34 (b. 1896), and sons Vincent, 17 (b. 1913) and Michael, 16 (b. 1914), all born in Italy. Frank’s wife emigrated in 1917 and his sons in 1919. Frank is a laborer in a metal factory. Mary is an operator in a dress factory. Vincent is a bricklayer, and Michael is a driver for a laundry.^[10]

In the 1940 federal census of New York City, Frank Di Palermo, 48 (b. 1892), heads a household at 220 115th St. with his wife Mary, 45 (b. 1895), and sons Vincent, 27 (b. 1913), and Michael, 25 (b. 1915). Frank was born in New York and his wife and sons in Italy. Frank is a carpenter in the building industry. Vincent is a new worker and Michael is an operator in a button factory.^[11]

On 16 October 1940, Vincent and Michael Angelo both register for the draft for WWII. They live at 220 E. 115th St., New York, NY and name their mother as their contact person.^[4][6]

Sources

1. ↑ "Louisiana, Orleans Parish, Birth Records, 1819-1906", database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:43VJ-H5PZ : 12 November 2019), Vincenzo Palermo in entry for Frances Palermo, 1892.
2. ↑ Baptism of Franciscum Di Palermo. (1892, January 27). Record no. 593. "Italia, Palermo, Diocesi di Monreale, Registri Parrocchiali, 1531-1998," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6LSS-GT4?cc=2046915&wc=MG34-SPD%3A351041801%2C351041802%2C351292901 : 20 May 2014), Corleone > San Martino > Battesimi 1889-1895 > image 327 of 427; Archivio di Arcidiocesi di Palermo (Palermo ArchDiocese Archives, Palermo).
3. ↑ "Italia, Palermo, Diocesi di Monreale, Registri Parrocchiali, 1531-1998," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-266-11580-167437-64?cc=2046915 : accessed 26 February 2016), Corleone > San Martino > Indice (Matrimoni) 1529-1951 > image 559 of 584; Archivio di Arcidiocesi di Palermo (Palermo ArchDiocese Archives, Palermo).
4. ↑ ^{4.0 4.1} National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York City, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147 Name Range: DiOrio, Carmelo-DiPompo, Pietro Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
5. ↑ "New York Passenger Arrival Lists (Ellis Island), 1892-1924," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:JJSV-PY4 : 6 December 2014), Francesco Di Palermo, 14 Mar 1914; citing departure port Palermo, arrival port New York, ship name Santa Anna, NARA microfilm publication T715 and M237 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for New York City, 10/16/1940 - 03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147 Name Range: DiOrio, Carmelo-DiPompo, Pietro Ancestry.com. U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011.
7. ↑ Registration State: New York; Registration County: New York Draft Card: D Ancestry.com. U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2005.
8. ↑ Volume: Roll 1678 - Certificates: 60750-61125, 02 Jul 1921-05 Jul 1921 Ancestry.com. U.S., Passport Applications, 1795-1925 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2007.
9. ↑ "New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:33SQ-GPTW-SXJF?cc=1923888&wc=MFVT-3M9%3A1029821101 : 2 October 2015), 3947 - vol 8891-8892, Oct 14, 1926 > image 778 of 923; citing NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
10. ↑ Year: 1930; Census Place: Bronx, Bronx, New York; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0569; FHL microfilm: 2341219 District: 0569; Description: BRONX BOROUGH, ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 7 (PART), BOUNDED BY (N) E. 182D, WASHINGTON AVE., E. 182D; (E) BATHGATE AVE.; (S) E. 180TH; (W) PARK AVE. Ancestry.com. 1930 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2002.
11. ↑ Year: 1940; Census Place: New York, New York, New York; Roll: m-t0627-02661; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 31-1561 Enumeration District: 31-1561; Description: NEW YORK CITY, MANHATTAN BOROUGH ASSEMBLY DISTRICT 18 (TRACT 188 - PART) Ancestry.com. 1940 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012.