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

Source: Family Search, Ancestry, Seeking Michigan and Newspapers.com