Maria (Gennaro) Di Palermo (1894 - 1964)

Born 23 Apr 1894 in Corleone, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy

Ancestors

Wife of Francesco Di Palermo — married 30 Jul 1911 in Corleone, Palermo, Sicilia, Italy

Died 8 May 1964 at age 70 in The Bronx, New York, United States

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Biography

Carmela Cerniglia, age 47 (b. 1847), the midwife, reports the birth in via Birtone, #19, to Biagia Jovino, wife of Michelangelo Gennaro, borgese, in their home, of a daughter named Maria on 23 April 1894. Witnesses are Leoluca d’Anna, 35, contadino (peasant), and Ignazio Cortimiglia, 47, murifabbro (bricklayer). Her father is far from the city and could not report the birth himself.^[1]

Maria is baptized the next day. Her godparents are Michelangelo Birtone and Gaetana Rao, a married couple.^[2]

Maria marries Francesco di Palermo, son of Vincenzo, on 30 July 1911 in Corleone.^[1][3]

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]

In 1920, Maria's father, Michaelangelo Gennaro, becomes the boss of the Mafia in Corleone.

Frank Di Palermo, married, native US citizen, born in New Orleans, Louisiana, applies for a passport. His permanent address in the US is 2069 2nd Av, New York, NY. 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 intends to leave from New York on the Providence on 26 July 1921. He is identified by Louis Di Frisco, a Lucchese crime family associate.^[8]

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]

On the SS M/N Saturnia, sailing from Naples 26 November 1928 and arriving in New York 7 December:

21. Maria Di Palermo, 35 (b. 1893), married, on US passport no. 583061 issued at Washington DC on 5 June 1918. Going to 2147 Washington Ave, Bronx, NY^[10]

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.^[11]

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.^[12]

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]

In 1950, Maria appears with her brother-in-law, who is also a US citizen, on the same manifest. His wife, Calogera Scalisi, appears on a manifest of alien (not American) passengers.

On the SS Italia sailing from New York on 23 June 1950 and bound for Palermo:

4. Domenico Di Palermo, 52 (b. 1898), US passport no. 208860, born in New Orleans, LA, intends to be abroad for 3 months. Address in the US is 678 E. 237th St. Bronx, NY.

5. Maria Di Palermo, 56 (b. 1894), US passport no. 298497, born in Italy, naturalized on 11 July 1911 in New York City. Intends to remain abroad for 3 months. Address in the US is 220 E. 185th St., NYC.^[13]

On the M/V Italia, departing Palermo 16 June 1951 and arriving in New York on 26 June, traveling first class:

5. Maria Di Palermo, 57 (b. 1894), married, born in Italy, traveling on US passport no. 298497, US destination is 220 E. 115th St. NYC, NY.^[14]

Death of Maria

Mari Dipalermo, age 70, born in 1894, dies 8 May 1964 in Bronx, NY.^[15]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} Atti di nascita, Maria Gennaro. (1894, April 24). Record no. 183. "Italia, Palermo, Palermo, Stato Civile (Tribunale), 1866-1910," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1961-32361-5262-21?cc=2051639 : accessed 26 February 2016), Palermo > Corleone > Nati, pubblicazioni, matrimoni, cittadinanze, morti 1893-1895 > image 186 of 743; Tribunale di Cagliari (Cagliari Court, Cagliari).
2. ↑ Baptism of Maria Gennaro. (1894, April 24). Record no. 177. "Italia, Palermo, Diocesi di Monreale, Registri Parrocchiali, 1531-1998," images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:S3HT-6LSS-V7D?cc=2046915&wc=MG34-SPD%3A351041801%2C351041802%2C351292901 : 20 May 2014), Corleone > San Martino > Battesimi 1889-1895 > image 358 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: 1928; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 1; Page Number: 225 Ship or Roll Number: Saturnia Ancestry.com. New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2010.
11. ↑ 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.
12. ↑ 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.
13. ↑ The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Series Title: Passenger and Crew Lists of Vessels and Airplanes Departing from New York, New York, 07/01/1948-12/31/1956; NAI Number: 3335533; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Record Group Number: 85; Series Number: A4169; NARA Roll Number: 81 Ancestry.com. U.S., Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1914-1966 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2016.
14. ↑ "New York, New York Passenger and Crew Lists, 1909, 1925-1957," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/3:1:3QS7-894K-69KX?cc=1923888&wc=MFKC-LPD%3A1030221601 : 2 October 2015), 8000 - vol 17475-17477, Jun 27, 1951 > image 857 of 1405; citing NARA microfilm publication T715 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).
15. ↑ Cert no. 5259. Year: 1964 Ancestry.com. New York, New York, U.S., Death Index, 1949-1965 [database on-line]. Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2017.