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.
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| Marriage to Rose Parisi 27 Jul 1918 Detroit, Michigan |
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| 1920 Census |
Rose passes away 6 May 1922. Paul marries her sister Lena in 15 Dec 1925
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| 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
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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
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| 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
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| 1940 Census |
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| Paul Militello World War II Draft Registration |
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| Paul Militello Citizenship |
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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
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Information sourced from Family Search, Ancestry and Seeking Michigan
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