Rose Trentacoste Militello

Rose Trentacoste was born in 17 Aug 1861 Terrasini Sicily (I haven't confirmed the date yet). She died 2 Feb 1926 in Detroit Michigan, I am not sure of her final resting place.

Her parents are; Antonino Trentacoste and Rosaila DiMercurio but I have seen her last name as Perna. I can't confirm which one is right at this time

She married Santo Militello in Terrasini, Sicily on 11 July 1880. Santo is the son of Antonio Militello and Maria Cracchiolo. Rose is the daughter of Antonino Trentecoste and Rose Perna. Marriage record is from Church of Della Grazia in Terrasini, Sicily.

1880 Marriage

Rose came to America with her children in 1910 and settled in Detroit. She states she leaves "no one behind" so Santo her husband must have died in Sicily.

Rose died in Detroit 21 Feb 1926, She is living with her son Salvatore and his family at the time of her passing.

Rose Trentacoste Militello 17 Aug 1861 to 21 Feb 1926

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Salvatore Militello (Uncle Sam)

Salvatore Militello was born in Terrasini Sicily on 15 April 1884,1886 or 1887 he died in Detroit Michigan on 24 Oct 1965 he is buried at St James in Garden Mausoleum C-17 Single Crypt. His parents are Santo Militello and Rose Trentacoste

I have also seen his birthday given as 8 Dec 1884-1886. From the SSI Index

He came to America 30 Jan 1909 stated he left his mother behind in Italy. He also states he is going to his Father in Law Vincenzo Pizzimteri <spell> in St. Louis, Missouri

His wife is Giovanna Pizzimenti she was born on 27 Nov 1895 in Terrasini Sicily and died in Detroit Michigan 3 Jun 1981 She is buried at St James in Garden Mausoleum C16 single crypt.

I can't find him in the 1920 Census but I do show in the 1930 Census living at 2723 Arndt Street Detroit. Working as a fruit peddler

1930 Census

1940 Census shows him still living at 2723 Arndt Street, Detroit but he works at an auto factory now

1940 Census

Found Salvatore's Obituary published in the Detroit Free Press 26 Oct 1965

26 Oct 1965 Detroit Free Press

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Pasquale Militello (Uncle Charlie)

This one has been hard to figure out. I have a notation that there may have been two Pasquale Militello with one dying in Italy. But I have no documents to back that up yet

Pasquale Militello was born in Terrasini Sicily on 25 Dec 1898 died 01 May 1961 in Detroit, Michigan at Mt Olivet Cemetery Section E, Lot 642, Space 1. His Parents are Santo Militello and Rosalia Trentacoste. *Note I have seen Pasquale used the birth date of 17 Nov 1897 as well. His Naturalization paper has his birth date as 12 Dec 1898

He came to America with his Mother and brothers in May of 1910. Aboard the S.S. Europa.

On 08 Sept 1923 he married Minfo DiMercurio in Detroit Michigan. Her parents are Salvatore and Jennie DiMercurio.

Marriage to Minfro DiMercurio 08 Sept 1923

I can not find him in the 1920 Census record. But I did find in the 1930 Census living at 4504 Townsend Avenue working as a laborer for construction.

1930 Census

I also found him in the 1940 Census he is living on 2626 Mullet Street in Detroit working as a cleaner

1940 Census

I came across the whole family living in Detroit in the 1930 Detroit Directory

1930 Detroit Directory

Pasquale and his wife also lost a child Giovanna Militello born 25 Aug 1925 died 27 Mar 1926

Giovanna Militello 25 Aug 1925 to 27 March 1928

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Francesco Paulo Militello (Uncle Paul)

Francesco Paulo Militello was born in Terrasini Sicily on 15 Dec 1896, died in Detroit Michigan 08 Aug 1947 and is buried in Detroit Michigan. I can't confirm his final resting place. His Parents are Santo Militello and Rosalia Trentacoste

He came to America with his mother and brothers on 31 May 1910 at the age of 16. Aboard the S.S. Europa. He stated he is going with this family to a brother in St. Louis, Missouri.

On 27 Jul 1918 at age 22 he married Rose Parisi she was 16. He settles in Detroit at his brother Antonino's home along with his Mother at 425 Monroe Street. He has one son Santo.

Marriage to Rose Parisi 27 Jul 1918 Detroit, Michigan

1920 Census

Rose passes away 6 May 1922.  Paul marries her sister Lena in 15 Dec 1925

Marriage to Lena Parisi 15 Dec 1925 Detroit Michigan

1930 Census shows them living on 2666 Charlevoix Ave with his brother Anthony's family. Paul has 3 children: Santo, Salvator and Roseline. It says he is working as a fish peddler

1930 Census

In 1928 Paul and Lena lost a son Antonino Militello Born 1 Mar 1928 Died 22 Nov 1928 The names and dates place of residence all match. I don't know where is final resting place is yet.

Antonino Militello 1 March 1928 to 22 Nov 1928

In 1937 Paul and Lena lost a son Paul Militello Born 16 Aug 1937 Died 3 Oct 1937 he is buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery Detroit  in Section 50, Tier 9, Space 743.

Paul Militello 16 Aug 1939 to 3 Oct 1937

While looking for something else I came across this death certificate for a son that Paul and Rose lost, I don't know where his final resting place is yet

Sam Militello Born 24 Aug 1921 Died 28 Feb 1923

In the 1940 Census Paul and Lena are living at 2675 St. Joseph Street in Detroit, Michigan. Paul is working as a foreman for a sewer project. They have 8 children: Salvator, Roselie, Rose M, Jennie, Pearl, Grace, Tony and Josephine. It also says that Paul became a U.S. Citizen

1940 Census

Paul Militello World War II Draft Registration

Paul Militello Citizenship

Paul Militello Citizenship

Interesting that it says he came to America in July 1910 the Ellis Island Records have them landing in New York on May 31st, 1910. I will have to do some double checking on this

Lena Parisi Militello died 12 June 1996 she is buried at Resurrection Cemetery in Detroit Section 9, Lot 590, Space 3

Rose Parisi Militello was born on 4 Jan 1902 Terrasini, Sicily she died 6 May 1922 and is buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery Section 53, Tier 19, Space 65

Information sourced from Family Search, Ancestry and Seeking Michigan