The only information I can find about Angeline is that she was born in Illinois, but married an Italian born man, Jerry D'Ambrosio. They lived in the same tenement building as the rest of the family. They had two sons, John and Rocco. According to John's age in the 1920 census, I believe he may have been the son of Jerry, but step-son of Angeline. She was only 22 in that census. Rocco is young enough to have been her natural born son. Jerry D'Ambrosio is listed as working in a barber shop. Angeline is mentioned in the obituaries of her brothers and parents. However, I have not been able to find her obituary or any further information about her life and death.
1/27/09 Update: Jerry and Angeline had a daughter named Catherine, and a nephew Anthony D'Ambrosio lived with the family in 1930.
Saturday, November 15, 2008
The Rado Sister, Angeline D'Ambrosio
The only information I can find about Angeline is that she was born in Illinois, but married an Italian born man, Jerry D'Ambrosio. They lived in the same tenement building as the rest of the family. They had two sons, John and Rocco. According to John's age in the 1920 census, I believe he may have been the son of Jerry, but step-son of Angeline. She was only 22 in that census. Rocco is young enough to have been her natural born son. Jerry D'Ambrosio is listed as working in a barber shop. Angeline is mentioned in the obituaries of her brothers and parents. However, I have not been able to find her obituary or any further information about her life and death.
1/27/09 Update: Jerry and Angeline had a daughter named Catherine, and a nephew Anthony D'Ambrosio lived with the family in 1930.
1/27/09 Update: Jerry and Angeline had a daughter named Catherine, and a nephew Anthony D'Ambrosio lived with the family in 1930.
The Rado Family Immigration to the United States
According to the earliest immigration records I can find, it appears that our patriarch, Rocco Rado, Sr., may have immigrated to America when he was 27. Later he returns to Baragiano, Italy and marries Theresa Tortorello. They have several children in Italy, then return to America where Joseph and Anthony are born. Then, their last son Robert is born in Italy. The entire family appears to immigrate in 1903, and remain in the United States. This information is based on census and immigration records which I will post below:
The Rado Family Immigration to the United States
According to the earliest immigration records I can find, it appears that our patriarch, Rocco Rado, Sr., may have immigrated to America when he was 27. Later he returns to Baragiano, Italy and marries Theresa Tortorello. They have several children in Italy, then return to America where Joseph and Anthony are born. Then, their last son Robert is born in Italy. The entire family appears to immigrate in 1903, and remain in the United States. This information is based on census and immigration records which I will post below:
Theresa Maria Tortorello Rado
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| This is Theresa (the only known photo we have) visiting her husband's grave at Mt. Carmel cemetery. |
Her death certificate lists the cause of death as Chronic Nephritis. Theresa's death certificate and obituary follow:
Theresa Maria Tortorello Rado
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| This is Theresa (the only known photo we have) visiting her husband's grave at Mt. Carmel cemetery. |
Her death certificate lists the cause of death as Chronic Nephritis. Theresa's death certificate and obituary follow:
Lorraine Rado Reid
This was my grandmother, Lorraine Rado Reid. She is holding my mother Cheryl in this picture.Lorraine was the daughter of Robert Rocco Rado. She married James Reid
Robert Rocco Rado
Robert Rocco Rado was my great-grandfather. He was born in Baragiano, Italy on January 30, 1901 to Rocco and Theresa Rado. He immigrated with his family in 1903. Robert Rocco was married to Emeline Miller. They had three children: Robert, Lorraine, and Lois. Lorraine was my grandmother. Robert Rocco was employed as a business agent for the Laundry and Dye House Drivers Union, according to articles in the Chicago Tribune. At one point, Robert was indicted and stood trial in a racketeering conspiracy trial that was the biggest of it's kind in Chicago at that time. The number one name on the indicted list was Al Capone. All of the indicted persons in that trial were found not guilty. Family stories tell that Robert Rocco worked in some capacity with Al Capone, for which Al Capone gave him one of his infamous diamond studded belts. According to a family member, Capone only gave those belts to his capos/captains. Robert's belt had a diamond encrusted "RRR" on it. When Robert died suddenly at age 36, the family story goes that his wife, Emeline, had to sell the belt to support the children and herself. Family lore also tells that Robert was a couple blocks from Wrigley Field and called Emeline to tell her he was going to the game. As they were talking the phone went dead. His body guard and driver never returned. Robert was dead of a "heart attack," but the funeral was closed casket. It is believed he truly died as the result of a hit.
Apparently Emeline and the children were being "taken care of," but Emeline wanted a different life for her children, so bought a chicken farm and moved them away from the influences of the city.
Robert's grave at All Saint's Cemetery, and obituary follow below:
Below are as follows: 1) The house Robert and Emeline lived in at the time of his death. 2) The Google maps showing the location of his death in proximity to Wrigley Field. 3) The spot listed on his death certificate as his place of death.
6029 W. Warwick Avenue
Below is a collection of articles I've located in the Chicago Tribune related to Robert and his dealings with the law regarding racketeering and other activities:
Robert Rocco Rado
Robert Rocco Rado was my great-grandfather. He was born in Baragiano, Italy on January 30, 1901 to Rocco and Theresa Rado. He immigrated with his family in 1903. Robert Rocco was married to Emeline Miller. They had three children: Robert, Lorraine, and Lois. Lorraine was my grandmother. Robert Rocco was employed as a business agent for the Laundry and Dye House Drivers Union, according to articles in the Chicago Tribune. At one point, Robert was indicted and stood trial in a racketeering conspiracy trial that was the biggest of it's kind in Chicago at that time. The number one name on the indicted list was Al Capone. All of the indicted persons in that trial were found not guilty. Family stories tell that Robert Rocco worked in some capacity with Al Capone, for which Al Capone gave him one of his infamous diamond studded belts. According to a family member, Capone only gave those belts to his capos/captains. Robert's belt had a diamond encrusted "RRR" on it. When Robert died suddenly at age 36, the family story goes that his wife, Emeline, had to sell the belt to support the children and herself. Family lore also tells that Robert was a couple blocks from Wrigley Field and called Emeline to tell her he was going to the game. As they were talking the phone went dead. His body guard and driver never returned. Robert was dead of a "heart attack," but the funeral was closed casket. It is believed he truly died as the result of a hit.
Apparently Emeline and the children were being "taken care of," but Emeline wanted a different life for her children, so bought a chicken farm and moved them away from the influences of the city.
Robert's grave at All Saint's Cemetery, and obituary follow below:
Below are as follows: 1) The house Robert and Emeline lived in at the time of his death. 2) The Google maps showing the location of his death in proximity to Wrigley Field. 3) The spot listed on his death certificate as his place of death.
6029 W. Warwick Avenue
Below is a collection of articles I've located in the Chicago Tribune related to Robert and his dealings with the law regarding racketeering and other activities:
Anthony J. Rado
Anthony J. Rado was born January 19, 1899 in Chicago, Illinois to Rocco and Theresa Rado. He was married to Lillian Cafferello. According to the 1920 census, Anthony was employed as a book keeper in a department store. Anthony went by the shortened name Tony. Tony was also involved in politics in Chicago, running for Republican Committeeman in the 21st Senatorial District. In an article in the Chicago Tribune, Tony was indicted in connection with a robbery, and while the trial was going on, he entered the courtroom and began passing out cards announcing his run for the Republican Committee. Tony's alleged involvement in the robbery was that his car was the get-a-way car. Tony died November 5, 1958 in Chicago at the age of 59. Tony's grave at Queen of Heaven Cemetery, and obituary follow:
Below are more articles from the Chicago Tribune detailing Anthony's political career.
Below are more articles from the Chicago Tribune detailing Anthony's political career.
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This is the ship that the Rado family came on when they immigrated to America in 1903.
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Robert Rocco Rado was my great-grandfather. He was born in Baragiano, Italy on January 30, 1901 to Rocco and Theresa Rado. He immigrated ... -
Frank Rado was born February 4, 1883 in Italy. He was the oldest son of Rocco and Theresa Rado. From census records, his occupation was li... -
This is my grandmother Lorraine (2nd from right) at her sister Lois' wedding in Chicago.