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Serafino CATALDO

Male Abt 1815 - Aft 1876  (61 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Serafino CATALDO was born about 1815 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; died after Apr 1876.

    Serafino married Petronilla RANDAZZO on 27 Apr 1841 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Petronilla (daughter of Salvatore RANDAZZO and Giovanna GIULIANA) was born about 1822 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; died after 1876. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 2. Anna CATALDO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 23 Oct 1847 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; and died.
    2. 3. Anna Maria CATALDO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 20 Sep 1850 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; and died.


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Anna CATALDO Descendancy chart to this point (1.Serafino1) was born on 23 Oct 1847 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; and died.

  2. 3.  Anna Maria CATALDO Descendancy chart to this point (1.Serafino1) was born on 20 Sep 1850 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; and died.

    Anna married Cosmo RIZZO on 23 Apr 1876 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy. Cosmo (son of Giuseppe Pietro Alfio RIZZO and Caterina GUIDA) was born on 25 Oct 1851 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; was christened on 26 Oct 1851 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; died on 18 Sep 1927 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 4. Giuseppe RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 May 1877 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; was christened on 27 May 1877 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; died on 16 Oct 1933 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; was buried on 19 Oct 1933 in Gardiner, Ulster, New York, USA.
    2. 5. Caterina RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1883 in Italy; and died.
    3. 6. Anna Maria RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born about 1885 in Italy; and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Giuseppe RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 26 May 1877 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; was christened on 27 May 1877 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; died on 16 Oct 1933 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; was buried on 19 Oct 1933 in Gardiner, Ulster, New York, USA.

    Giuseppe married Maria BELVEDERE in Aug 1903-1905. Maria (daughter of Leonard BELVEDERE and Giuseppa CATALDO) was born on 28 Dec 1886 in Marineo, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; died in Aug 1970 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; was buried on 19 Aug 1970 in Gardiner, Ulster, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 7. Cosmo RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born between 1906 and 1907; died between 1906 and 1907.
    2. 8. Anna Maria RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 3 Dec 1906 in New York, New York, USA; died on 25 Dec 1995 in Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA.
    3. 9. Cosimo Giovanni (Gus) RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 26 Jun 1909 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; died in Jan 1967 in New Jersey, USA.
    4. 10. Josephine RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 11 May 1912 in New York, New York, USA; died on 10 Dec 1986 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.
    5. 11. Adelaide(Anne) RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jun 1914 in New York, New York, USA; died on 22 Aug 1999 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.
    6. 12. Leonardo RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Jul 1916 in Centerville, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 28 Dec 2006 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.
    7. 13. Ottavio Thomas RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 24 Dec 1918 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 2 Dec 2014 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; was buried on 6 Dec 2014 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.
    8. 14. Joseph (Peppy) RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 25 Aug 1920 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 23 Jun 2002 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.
    9. 15. Rosalie Maria RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 9 Jan 1924 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 7 Aug 2004 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA.

  2. 5.  Caterina RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born about 1883 in Italy; and died.

    Caterina married Ottavio BELVEDERE on 14 Jan 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA. Ottavio (son of Francesco Paolo BELVEDERE and Antonina MANCINO) was born on 29 Jun 1882 in Bagheria, Palermo, Sicily, Italy; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 16. Antonia BELVEDERE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 22 Oct 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; and died.
    2. 17. Maria BELVEDERE  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 8 Mar 1909 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; and died.

  3. 6.  Anna Maria RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born about 1885 in Italy; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 7.  Cosmo RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born between 1906 and 1907; died between 1906 and 1907.

  2. 8.  Anna Maria RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 3 Dec 1906 in New York, New York, USA; died on 25 Dec 1995 in Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA.

    Anna married Louis GRASSO in 1934. Louis (son of Joseph GRASSO and Libera MANZELLI) was born on 12 Sep 1911 in New York, USA; died on 13 Nov 2000 in Scarsdale, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 18. M.L. GRASSO  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 19. J.B. GRASSO  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 20. L. GRASSO  Descendancy chart to this point

  3. 9.  Cosimo Giovanni (Gus) RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 26 Jun 1909 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; died in Jan 1967 in New Jersey, USA.

    Cosimo married Laura GIANATTASIO in 1936. Laura was born on 27 Jul 1914; died on 15 Jan 1991 in Peekskill, Westchester, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 21. Joseph Richard RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point

  4. 10.  Josephine RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 11 May 1912 in New York, New York, USA; died on 10 Dec 1986 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Phil LASUSA. Phil was born on 4 Aug 1911; died on 9 Oct 1987 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 22. Philip LASUSA  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 23. Ronald LASUSA  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 24. Joan LASUSA  Descendancy chart to this point

  5. 11.  Adelaide(Anne) RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 25 Jun 1914 in New York, New York, USA; died on 22 Aug 1999 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.

    Family/Spouse: Attilio DALLVECHIA. Attilio was born about 1913 in New York, USA; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 25. J. DALLVECHIA  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 26. Nancy DALLVECHIA  Descendancy chart to this point was born on 31 Jan 1955 in Watertown, Jefferson, New York, USA; died on 27 Jun 1982.

  6. 12.  Leonardo RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 25 Jul 1916 in Centerville, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 28 Dec 2006 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.

    Leonardo married Martha SASO on 30 Jun 1940 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA. Martha (daughter of Salvatore SASO and Isabella SPARACIO) was born on 13 Jul 1918 in East Rutherford, Bergen, New Jersey, USA; died on 18 May 2006 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 27. L. RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 28. G.A. RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 29. M. RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 30. M. RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point
    5. 31. J. RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point

  7. 13.  Ottavio Thomas RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 24 Dec 1918 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 2 Dec 2014 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; was buried on 6 Dec 2014 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.

    Notes:

    Thomas (Octavia) Peter Rizzo

    Highland - Thomas (Octavia) Peter Rizzo 95, a lifelong resident of Highland passed away at his home on December 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family.

    Mr. Rizzo was a Superintendant for the Town of Lloyd Water & Sewer Departments. He initiated all the projects and the infrastructure that provides the town of its water which is still in place today , and because of his accomplishments and dedication they named a road after him called Thomas Rizzo Blvd. in Highland.

    He was a true American icon- a perfect family man.

    Mr. Rizzo was a decorated WWII Army Veteran. He was honorably discharged and served our Country between the years of 1942-1945. He was an Army Champion Boxer. He was awarded from the Secretary of the Army The Army Commendation Medal for saving a tug boat caught in the worst storm in the pacific in 40 years. Yes he was in the Army on a tug boat as a radio man- he said the waves were 30 ft. over the bow for 3 days. He received this Commendation Medal for his courageous performance of duty on December 9, 1943, while assigned as radio operator on the tug LT-20. Though you had been suffering from seasickness for two days, you remained at your post for six hours during the rescue operation, notwithstanding the fact you required the assistance of two men to maintain your position. Your conduct reflects great credit upon yourself, the 35th Transportation Corps Composite Group, and the Army of the United States.

    Mr. Rizzo was a Commander for the American Legion Post 193 for 13 years. He was also a member of the VFW post 6534, was a life member of the Highland Hose Company#1 in Highland, and was a member of the Italian Center in Poughkeepsie.

    Mr. Rizzo was an avid bowler and hunter. He loved camping and his cookies. He was also an avid card player and skibo player.

    He was also a member of Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Esopus and St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Highland.

    Mr. Rizzo was born in Highland NY. He was the son of Guiseppe and Maria Belvedere Rizzo.

    On December 1, 1946 at St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church in Highland he married Eleanor Casabura. Mrs. Rizzo survives at home in Highland. Additional survivors include his children; Tommy Rizzo, Donna Rizzo, and Riva Vanas-Nelson. He is also survived by 8 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

    Mr. Rizzo was predeceased by his brothers; Gus, Leo , Peppy, his sisters; Mary Grasso, Josephine LaSusa, Anne DallVechia, Rosalie Bragg, his daughter-in-law, Candy Rizzo and his grandson; Shane Iorlano.

    Calling hours are Friday December 5th from 2-4 and 7-9pm at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 38 Main St. Highland, NY 12528.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday December 6th 10:00am at Sacred Heart Roman Catholic Church in Esopus.

    Burial will follow in Highland Cemetery with military honors.
    - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/poughkeepsiejournal/obituary.aspx?n=thomas-rizzo&pid=173359252&fhid=27377#sthash.d3GlSCq3.VtP6yPN4.dpuf

    Ottavio married Eleanor CASABURO in 1946. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 32. Donna RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 33. Thomas RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 34. Riva RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point

  8. 14.  Joseph (Peppy) RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 25 Aug 1920 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 23 Jun 2002 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA.

    Notes:

    JOSEPH "PEPPY RIZZO
    Highland, N.Y.Joseph "Peppy" Rizzo, 81, a life long
    resident of Highland, N.Y. died on Sunday,
    June 23, 2002 peacefully at his home. He was born on August 25, 1920, the son of
    the late Joseph and Maria Belvedere Rizzo.On September 7, 1952, at St. Colemans East
    Kingston, he married Josephine D. Morello
    who survives at home. He is also survived
    by a son, Eugene J. Rizzo, his spouse Rena
    Rizzo and two grandchildren, Kevin J., and
    Steven M. Rizzo all residing in Highland.
    Also surviving are two brothers, Leonard
    Rizzo and his spouse Martha and Thomas
    Rizzo and his spouse Eleanor, both residing
    in Higland. His surviving sister Rosalie
    Bragg and her husband Benjamin reside in
    Highland. He is also survived by his
    brother-in-law Attilio "John" Dallvechia
    residing in Highland.He was predeceased by a brother Cosmo
    "Gus" Rizzo, and three sisters, Mary Rizzo
    Grasso, Josephine Rizzo LaSusa and Adelaide
    "Anne" Rizzo Dallvechia.He graduated from Highland High School in
    1938 and began employment as an auto
    mechanic until entering the United States
    Army in 1945. During World War II, he was
    stationed in Japan.He was a life member of both the Lloyd
    American Legion Post 193 and the Veteran of
    Foreign Wars. He was also a life member of
    the Highland Hose Company and the Lloyd
    Senior Citizens Club.Prior to his retirement in 1982, he and
    his brother Leonard owned and operated
    Rizzo Ford in Highland for over thirty
    years. After retiring, he enjoyed many a
    summers at his vacation home in Newcomb,
    New York. He was an avid sportsman,
    enjoying both fishing and hunting. A
    beloved member of his family, he also was a
    respected member of the community.The family request that memorial donations
    be made to Hospice, Inc., 34 Broadway,
    Kingston, N.Y. 12401.Calling hours will be Tuesday, June 25,
    2002 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at Michael
    Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc. 38 Main
    St., Highland, N.Y. A Mass of Christian Burial will be
    celebrated on Wednesday, June 26, 2002 at
    9:30 a.m. at St. Augustines Church,
    Highland, N.Y. to be followed by a full
    Military Honor Service at Highland
    Cemetery.

    Joseph married Josephine MORELLO on 7 Sep 1952 in East Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA. Josephine (daughter of Louis MORELLO and Susan GALLO) was born on 27 Mar 1923 in Kingston, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 7 Oct 2011 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; was buried on 11 Oct 2011 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 35. Eugene J. RIZZO  Descendancy chart to this point

  9. 15.  Rosalie Maria RIZZO Descendancy chart to this point (4.Giuseppe3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 9 Jan 1924 in Highland, Ulster, New York, USA; died on 7 Aug 2004 in Poughkeepsie, Dutchess, New York, USA.

    Notes:

    Rosalie Maria Bragg
    Rosalie Maria Bragg HIGHLAND - Rosalie Maria Bragg, 80, a lifetime resident of Highland, passed away on Saturday, August 7, 2004 at Vassar Brothers Medical Center in Poughkeepsie. Mrs. Bragg was born on Jan. 9, 1924, to the late Joseph and Maria Belvedere Rizzo. A loving wife of 58 years, she was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. A communicant of St. Augustine's Church and an active member of her community, she belonged to the Mid-Hudson Senior Citizens and was co-founder of Bragg's Electrical Service, Inc. On Sept. 8, 1946, she married her high school sweetheart, Benjamin E. Bragg. Rosalie and Ben grew up in Centerville, N.Y. and she married him shortly after he returned from World War II. Mr. Bragg survives at home. In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Patricia Scott and her husband, Brad of Highland; three sons, Benjamin A. Bragg and his wife, Kathy, Dennis Bragg and his wife, Patricia, and Robert Bragg and his partner, Richard Matthews, all of Highland; six grandchildren, Benjamin F. Bragg and his wife, Heather, Michael Bragg, Brad Scott, Tara Scott, Kyle Bragg and Heather Bragg; two great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jordan Bragg; and two brothers, Leonard and Thomas Rizzo of Highland. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her granddaughter, Shawn Bragg, on Sept. 11, 1971; three sisters, Mary Grasso, Josephine LaSusa and Ann DallVechia; and two brothers, Gus and Joseph Rizzo. A family statement reads: "She was a loving person who cherished her family and friends. She was always supportive of all her grandchildren's and great-grandchildren's endeavors. She was their biggest fan." Donations may be made to the American Legion, Lloyd Post 193 or to Highland Hose Company No. 1. Calling hours are from 2-4 and 6-9 p.m. on Monday at the Michael Torsone Memorial Funeral Home, Inc., 38 Main St., Highland. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday at St. Augustine's Church in Highland. Burial will follow in Lloyd Cemetery. For directions, please visit our website at www.torsonememorial.com.

    Rosalie married Benjamin E. BRAGG on 8 Sep 1946. Benjamin (son of Fred BRAGG and BERTHA) was born in Jan 1924; died after Aug 2004. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. 36. Patricia BRAGG  Descendancy chart to this point
    2. 37. Benjamin A. BRAGG  Descendancy chart to this point
    3. 38. Dennis BRAGG  Descendancy chart to this point
    4. 39. Robert BRAGG  Descendancy chart to this point

  10. 16.  Antonia BELVEDERE Descendancy chart to this point (5.Caterina3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 22 Oct 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; and died.

  11. 17.  Maria BELVEDERE Descendancy chart to this point (5.Caterina3, 3.Anna2, 1.Serafino1) was born on 8 Mar 1909 in Manhattan, New York, New York, USA; and died.