A 1919 biography from The History of Fresno County
The birth year is different, but this is the only Joseph Demera in Fresno County, and he is married to Louisa, the only other Demara showing in Calvary Cemetery, so I expect it is the same person.
JOSEPH DEMERA A leader in the Italian Colony of Fresno, as is evidenced by the fact that he was chosen as a member of the committee on Italian Day, during the celebration held in Fresno in September, 1918; also the only Italian chosen as a member ex-officio, of the Executive Committee on Britain Day, December 7-8, 1918,
Joseph Demera, was born March 1, 1872, in the province of Potenza, near Naples, Italy. His early education was received in the public schools of his native country, after which he was engaged in farming. In 1898 Joseph Demera emigrated to the United States, where he secured employment in New York City, remaining in the metropolis until 1903, when he located in Fresno, Cal. His first employment in the Golden State was on a ranch near the city of Fresno, after which, for one year, he was in the employ of the Standard Oil Company, and for eight years rendered faithful and efficient service for the Union Oil Company.
Mr. Demera possesses those traits of character so essential to success, industry and economy, and by untiring efforts and thrifty habits, he has eventually won success. His excellent judgment was shown by investing his savings in Fresno real .estate, on E Street, where he owns at present three houses and his store building. In the fall of 1917, Mr. Demera opened a grocery store at 1520 E Street, Fresno, in which enterprise he has been very successful.
He is a patriotic citizen of the Republic, having become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America at Fresno, in 1904.
In the province of Potenza, Italy, Joseph Demera was united in marriage, February 8, 1893, with Louisa Allampresea, a native of that province, and this happy union has been blessed with three children: Pascal, born May 30, 1900, a student, attending the Nevada State University, at Reno, who is an exceptionally fine musician, an artist on both the piano and violin ; Rosie, born September 10, 1901; and James, who was born December 23, 1903. Mr. Demera is a very progressive and public-spirited citizen, always ready to do his part in aiding every worthy movement that has as its aim the upbuilding of the best interests of the community. Religiously, he is a member of the Catholic Church, and in politics supports the Republican party. To those who have succeeded in life solely by their own efforts, much credit is due, and to such a worthy class of citizens belongs the subject of this review.
The birth year is different, but this is the only Joseph Demera in Fresno County, and he is married to Louisa, the only other Demara showing in Calvary Cemetery, so I expect it is the same person.
JOSEPH DEMERA A leader in the Italian Colony of Fresno, as is evidenced by the fact that he was chosen as a member of the committee on Italian Day, during the celebration held in Fresno in September, 1918; also the only Italian chosen as a member ex-officio, of the Executive Committee on Britain Day, December 7-8, 1918,
Joseph Demera, was born March 1, 1872, in the province of Potenza, near Naples, Italy. His early education was received in the public schools of his native country, after which he was engaged in farming. In 1898 Joseph Demera emigrated to the United States, where he secured employment in New York City, remaining in the metropolis until 1903, when he located in Fresno, Cal. His first employment in the Golden State was on a ranch near the city of Fresno, after which, for one year, he was in the employ of the Standard Oil Company, and for eight years rendered faithful and efficient service for the Union Oil Company.
Mr. Demera possesses those traits of character so essential to success, industry and economy, and by untiring efforts and thrifty habits, he has eventually won success. His excellent judgment was shown by investing his savings in Fresno real .estate, on E Street, where he owns at present three houses and his store building. In the fall of 1917, Mr. Demera opened a grocery store at 1520 E Street, Fresno, in which enterprise he has been very successful.
He is a patriotic citizen of the Republic, having become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America at Fresno, in 1904.
In the province of Potenza, Italy, Joseph Demera was united in marriage, February 8, 1893, with Louisa Allampresea, a native of that province, and this happy union has been blessed with three children: Pascal, born May 30, 1900, a student, attending the Nevada State University, at Reno, who is an exceptionally fine musician, an artist on both the piano and violin ; Rosie, born September 10, 1901; and James, who was born December 23, 1903. Mr. Demera is a very progressive and public-spirited citizen, always ready to do his part in aiding every worthy movement that has as its aim the upbuilding of the best interests of the community. Religiously, he is a member of the Catholic Church, and in politics supports the Republican party. To those who have succeeded in life solely by their own efforts, much credit is due, and to such a worthy class of citizens belongs the subject of this review.
A 1919 biography from The History of Fresno County
The birth year is different, but this is the only Joseph Demera in Fresno County, and he is married to Louisa, the only other Demara showing in Calvary Cemetery, so I expect it is the same person.
JOSEPH DEMERA A leader in the Italian Colony of Fresno, as is evidenced by the fact that he was chosen as a member of the committee on Italian Day, during the celebration held in Fresno in September, 1918; also the only Italian chosen as a member ex-officio, of the Executive Committee on Britain Day, December 7-8, 1918,
Joseph Demera, was born March 1, 1872, in the province of Potenza, near Naples, Italy. His early education was received in the public schools of his native country, after which he was engaged in farming. In 1898 Joseph Demera emigrated to the United States, where he secured employment in New York City, remaining in the metropolis until 1903, when he located in Fresno, Cal. His first employment in the Golden State was on a ranch near the city of Fresno, after which, for one year, he was in the employ of the Standard Oil Company, and for eight years rendered faithful and efficient service for the Union Oil Company.
Mr. Demera possesses those traits of character so essential to success, industry and economy, and by untiring efforts and thrifty habits, he has eventually won success. His excellent judgment was shown by investing his savings in Fresno real .estate, on E Street, where he owns at present three houses and his store building. In the fall of 1917, Mr. Demera opened a grocery store at 1520 E Street, Fresno, in which enterprise he has been very successful.
He is a patriotic citizen of the Republic, having become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America at Fresno, in 1904.
In the province of Potenza, Italy, Joseph Demera was united in marriage, February 8, 1893, with Louisa Allampresea, a native of that province, and this happy union has been blessed with three children: Pascal, born May 30, 1900, a student, attending the Nevada State University, at Reno, who is an exceptionally fine musician, an artist on both the piano and violin ; Rosie, born September 10, 1901; and James, who was born December 23, 1903. Mr. Demera is a very progressive and public-spirited citizen, always ready to do his part in aiding every worthy movement that has as its aim the upbuilding of the best interests of the community. Religiously, he is a member of the Catholic Church, and in politics supports the Republican party. To those who have succeeded in life solely by their own efforts, much credit is due, and to such a worthy class of citizens belongs the subject of this review.
The birth year is different, but this is the only Joseph Demera in Fresno County, and he is married to Louisa, the only other Demara showing in Calvary Cemetery, so I expect it is the same person.
JOSEPH DEMERA A leader in the Italian Colony of Fresno, as is evidenced by the fact that he was chosen as a member of the committee on Italian Day, during the celebration held in Fresno in September, 1918; also the only Italian chosen as a member ex-officio, of the Executive Committee on Britain Day, December 7-8, 1918,
Joseph Demera, was born March 1, 1872, in the province of Potenza, near Naples, Italy. His early education was received in the public schools of his native country, after which he was engaged in farming. In 1898 Joseph Demera emigrated to the United States, where he secured employment in New York City, remaining in the metropolis until 1903, when he located in Fresno, Cal. His first employment in the Golden State was on a ranch near the city of Fresno, after which, for one year, he was in the employ of the Standard Oil Company, and for eight years rendered faithful and efficient service for the Union Oil Company.
Mr. Demera possesses those traits of character so essential to success, industry and economy, and by untiring efforts and thrifty habits, he has eventually won success. His excellent judgment was shown by investing his savings in Fresno real .estate, on E Street, where he owns at present three houses and his store building. In the fall of 1917, Mr. Demera opened a grocery store at 1520 E Street, Fresno, in which enterprise he has been very successful.
He is a patriotic citizen of the Republic, having become a naturalized citizen of the United States of America at Fresno, in 1904.
In the province of Potenza, Italy, Joseph Demera was united in marriage, February 8, 1893, with Louisa Allampresea, a native of that province, and this happy union has been blessed with three children: Pascal, born May 30, 1900, a student, attending the Nevada State University, at Reno, who is an exceptionally fine musician, an artist on both the piano and violin ; Rosie, born September 10, 1901; and James, who was born December 23, 1903. Mr. Demera is a very progressive and public-spirited citizen, always ready to do his part in aiding every worthy movement that has as its aim the upbuilding of the best interests of the community. Religiously, he is a member of the Catholic Church, and in politics supports the Republican party. To those who have succeeded in life solely by their own efforts, much credit is due, and to such a worthy class of citizens belongs the subject of this review.
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