Vincenzo Militello (James V and Uncle Jim)

Vincenzo Militello was born in Terrasini Sicily 10 Sept 1892 he died in Bay City MI 25 Jun 1959 He is buried at St. Patrick's Cemetery (new section).  He is the son of Santo Militello and Rosalia Trentecoste

Vincenzo came to America in 1910 along with other members of his family.

I found 2 marriage records for Vincenzo and Rose Bosco. One is scribbled out, the other is the actual marriage record. I also have a certificate from Holy Family Church that states they were married 18th Jan 1919.  In the record below there is a note that says 1919. According to his obituary he was married Nov 1918

28 Oct 1918 scribbled Marriage record Detroit

This is the marriage record for Vincenzo and Rose

28 Oct 1918 Marriage record Detroit

I also found a World War I Draft Register for Vincenzo

World War I Draft 5 Jun 1917

I also found Vincenzo's World War II Old Man's draft card.

World War II Draft Card

Sometime in the 1920's the family moved to Bay City, MI Although I can not find a census record for them. I know there were living here sometime after 1921. I checked every census record for the 1st Ward and they aren't listed ...must have missed count day.

In the 1930 Census Jim and the family are living on Second street next door to the Bosco's

1930 Census

In the 1940 Census they are living on Adams Street across from the market

1940 Census page 1

1940 Census page 2

Vincenzo and Rose lost 2 daughter's, one in Detroit and one in Bay City, MI

Rosalie A Militello born 9 Jul 1930 in Detroit, MI died 10 Apr 1944 Bay City MI. she's buried in St Patrick's Cemetery next to her parents. I haven't gotten a copy of her death certificate yet.

And another Rosolia Militello she is buried at Mt Olivet Cemetery Detroit, MI Section 56, Tier 8, Space 948

Rosolia Militello 7 Jul 1921 to 29 May 1929

Rose Bosco Militello died in 24 Jun 1975 in Bay City, MI She is buried at St. Patrick's Cemetey (new)

Sources: Ancestry. Family Search and Seeking Michigan