Antonio Militello (Uncle Tony)

Antonio Militello was born 8 Dec 1887 in Terrasini, Sicily. He died in Detroit, Michigan 23 Nov 1961 he is buried at Mt. Oilvet Cemetery Section 23, Lot 878-A Space 2 His parents are Santo Militello and Roslia Trentacoste

He states he came to America in 1904 on the 1930 Census. I have yet to confirm his immigration year. He also says his birthday is 1892

He married Grace Bologia in St. Louis Missouri. I have yet to find a marriage record.

1930 Census shows Antonio and Grace living at 2666 Charlevoix Ave with his brother Paul working as a fruit peddler.

1930 Census

In the 1940 Census shows him and Grace still living at 2666 Charlevoix but with 10 kids!

1940 Census

Antonio and Grace lost a son Salvatore born 28 Sept 1922 died 19 Feb 1923

Salvatore Militello  Born 28 Sept 1922 to 9 Feb 1923

And another son Tony born 10 Feb 1920 died 7 Apr 1920

Tony Militello 10 Feb 1920 to 7 Apr 1920

World War I registration card I am almost certain is Antonio

World War I registration

Found Antonio's Obit published 23 Nov 1961

Anthony Militello 23 Nov 1961

I found the family listed in the 1921 Detroit City Directory. 

1921 Detroit City Directory

Grace Balogna Militello died in Detroit, Michigan, she is buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery Section 23, Lot 878-A. Space 3


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