In 1913, Francesca left Italy for the United States. She sailed on the San Giovanni, and arrived in New York City on May 3, 1913. Just 12 days later, she married Raffaele Penale on May 15, 1913 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Raffaele was the adopted son of Francesca's first cousin, once removed Teresa (Iodice) Gravante. Their neighbors, Pellegrino and Anna Sabella, served as the witnesses for their marriage. They initially lived at 903 Grove Ave. in Niagara Falls, before moving to 1163 Fairfield Ave.
Ralph and Francesca had 11 children: Anthony, Laurence, Frank, Erick, Dominic and Mary Penale, Theresa DiCecco, Josephine Laurenzi, Regetta Bane, Jenne Whitmire, and Frances Havens. Francesca died while giving birth on July 17, 1931. Her funeral was held at the family home on July 20, and was largely attended with Rev. James Guinessy officiating the ceremony.
In 1913, Francesca left Italy for the United States. She sailed on the San Giovanni, and arrived in New York City on May 3, 1913. Just 12 days later, she married Raffaele Penale on May 15, 1913 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. Raffaele was the adopted son of Francesca's first cousin, once removed Teresa (Iodice) Gravante. Their neighbors, Pellegrino and Anna Sabella, served as the witnesses for their marriage. They initially lived at 903 Grove Ave. in Niagara Falls, before moving to 1163 Fairfield Ave.
Ralph and Francesca had 11 children: Anthony, Laurence, Frank, Erick, Dominic and Mary Penale, Theresa DiCecco, Josephine Laurenzi, Regetta Bane, Jenne Whitmire, and Frances Havens. Francesca died while giving birth on July 17, 1931. Her funeral was held at the family home on July 20, and was largely attended with Rev. James Guinessy officiating the ceremony.
Family Members
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Theresa Penale DiCecco
1914–1970
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Anthony G. Penale
1915–1996
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Josephine Marie Penale Laurenzi
1917–2003
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Laurence Guy "Ace" Penale
1918–2002
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Frank Richard Penale
1919–2000
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Erick Penale
1920–1925
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Jenne F. Penale Whitmire
1921–1973
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Dominic L Penale Sr
1923–2019
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Mary Penale
1924–1937
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Regetta "Ki Ki" Penale Bane
1927–2011
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Records on Ancestry
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New York, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1847-1849, 1907-1936
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U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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New York, U.S., Death Index, 1852-1956
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1920 United States Federal Census
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New York, U.S., Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists (including Castle Garden and Ellis Island), 1820-1957
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