NYC Muni Arhives research and photo of headstone taken by FindAGrave Volunteer Maspeth.
Thomas, born in Italy on September 25, 1882, was the son of Anthony and Josephine (nee Lombardo) Tortorici. He married Angelina Torregrossa on January 4, 1909 in New York City.
In 1910 Thomas was employed as a barber. Angelina and Thomas lived on Oliver Street in Manhattan's Fourth Ward. They became the parents of: Josephine (1910-2000), Gloria (1911-1980) and Anthony (Nov. 11, 1913-July 11, 1997).
Thomas remained a widower after the passing of his wife in 1913. He continued to live in New York City with his daughters. In 1930 he was the proprietor of his own barber shop. He remained a resident of Lower Manhattan until his passing on July 18, 1946.
Thomas, Angelina, Josephine and Gloria share the resting place at Calvary Cemetery.
Bio Created: 5/24/2014
Thomas Tortorici Resources
Marriage Certificate #1971. NYC Municipal Archives. Date of Marriage and Place: Jan. 4, 1909, Manhattan.
1910 Federal Census
1930 Federal Census
Death Certificate #16008. NYC Municipal Arhives. Date of death and place: July 18, 1946, Manhattan, NYC.
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The headstone inscription in Italian is:
Qui Giace
ANGELINA TORREGROSSA TORTORICI
Tolta Al Mondo
Nei Piu Belli Giorni
Della Vita
A Soli 27 Anni
Il di 22 Novembre 1913
L'infelice Sposo
In Memoria Della Sua
Ideale Amata
Pose
Riposa in Pace.
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Thomas G. Tortorici
1882-1946
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Gloria B. Tortorici
1911-1980
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Josephine C. Tortorici
1910-2000
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There is another inscription on the side of the headstone bearing Angelina's inscription. In Italian it is:
Con I Tuoi Poveri Orfanelli
Piangeremo In Eterno
La Nostra Sventura
O Gentil Fiore A Noi Rapito
E Solo Allora
Il Dolor Mio Verna a Lenire
Quando Le Mie Ossa
Al Fianco Tuo
Verranno A Riposare
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Translation courtesy of the husband of Forum member maryhitt.
Front of the Headstone:
Here lies
Angelina Torregrossa Tortorici
Taken from the world
In the most beautiful days of life [we would probably use the phrase "in the prime of life"]
At only 27 years
The 22nd of November, 1913
The unhappy groom
In memory of her
Ideal beloved [or ideal loving]
Places [basically, places this tombstone in her memory]
Rest in Peace
Side of Headstone:
With your poor little orphans
We will cry forever
Over our misfortune
O gentle flower taken from us
And only at the time
My pain will come to lessen
[will be] When my bones
At your side
Come to rest
Thomas, born in Italy on September 25, 1882, was the son of Anthony and Josephine (nee Lombardo) Tortorici. He married Angelina Torregrossa on January 4, 1909 in New York City.
In 1910 Thomas was employed as a barber. Angelina and Thomas lived on Oliver Street in Manhattan's Fourth Ward. They became the parents of: Josephine (1910-2000), Gloria (1911-1980) and Anthony (Nov. 11, 1913-July 11, 1997).
Thomas remained a widower after the passing of his wife in 1913. He continued to live in New York City with his daughters. In 1930 he was the proprietor of his own barber shop. He remained a resident of Lower Manhattan until his passing on July 18, 1946.
Thomas, Angelina, Josephine and Gloria share the resting place at Calvary Cemetery.
Bio Created: 5/24/2014
Thomas Tortorici Resources
Marriage Certificate #1971. NYC Municipal Archives. Date of Marriage and Place: Jan. 4, 1909, Manhattan.
1910 Federal Census
1930 Federal Census
Death Certificate #16008. NYC Municipal Arhives. Date of death and place: July 18, 1946, Manhattan, NYC.
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The headstone inscription in Italian is:
Qui Giace
ANGELINA TORREGROSSA TORTORICI
Tolta Al Mondo
Nei Piu Belli Giorni
Della Vita
A Soli 27 Anni
Il di 22 Novembre 1913
L'infelice Sposo
In Memoria Della Sua
Ideale Amata
Pose
Riposa in Pace.
--------------
Thomas G. Tortorici
1882-1946
--------------
Gloria B. Tortorici
1911-1980
--------------
Josephine C. Tortorici
1910-2000
--------------
There is another inscription on the side of the headstone bearing Angelina's inscription. In Italian it is:
Con I Tuoi Poveri Orfanelli
Piangeremo In Eterno
La Nostra Sventura
O Gentil Fiore A Noi Rapito
E Solo Allora
Il Dolor Mio Verna a Lenire
Quando Le Mie Ossa
Al Fianco Tuo
Verranno A Riposare
-----------------
Translation courtesy of the husband of Forum member maryhitt.
Front of the Headstone:
Here lies
Angelina Torregrossa Tortorici
Taken from the world
In the most beautiful days of life [we would probably use the phrase "in the prime of life"]
At only 27 years
The 22nd of November, 1913
The unhappy groom
In memory of her
Ideal beloved [or ideal loving]
Places [basically, places this tombstone in her memory]
Rest in Peace
Side of Headstone:
With your poor little orphans
We will cry forever
Over our misfortune
O gentle flower taken from us
And only at the time
My pain will come to lessen
[will be] When my bones
At your side
Come to rest
NYC Muni Arhives research and photo of headstone taken by FindAGrave Volunteer Maspeth.
Thomas, born in Italy on September 25, 1882, was the son of Anthony and Josephine (nee Lombardo) Tortorici. He married Angelina Torregrossa on January 4, 1909 in New York City.
In 1910 Thomas was employed as a barber. Angelina and Thomas lived on Oliver Street in Manhattan's Fourth Ward. They became the parents of: Josephine (1910-2000), Gloria (1911-1980) and Anthony (Nov. 11, 1913-July 11, 1997).
Thomas remained a widower after the passing of his wife in 1913. He continued to live in New York City with his daughters. In 1930 he was the proprietor of his own barber shop. He remained a resident of Lower Manhattan until his passing on July 18, 1946.
Thomas, Angelina, Josephine and Gloria share the resting place at Calvary Cemetery.
Bio Created: 5/24/2014
Thomas Tortorici Resources
Marriage Certificate #1971. NYC Municipal Archives. Date of Marriage and Place: Jan. 4, 1909, Manhattan.
1910 Federal Census
1930 Federal Census
Death Certificate #16008. NYC Municipal Arhives. Date of death and place: July 18, 1946, Manhattan, NYC.
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The headstone inscription in Italian is:
Qui Giace
ANGELINA TORREGROSSA TORTORICI
Tolta Al Mondo
Nei Piu Belli Giorni
Della Vita
A Soli 27 Anni
Il di 22 Novembre 1913
L'infelice Sposo
In Memoria Della Sua
Ideale Amata
Pose
Riposa in Pace.
--------------
Thomas G. Tortorici
1882-1946
--------------
Gloria B. Tortorici
1911-1980
--------------
Josephine C. Tortorici
1910-2000
--------------
There is another inscription on the side of the headstone bearing Angelina's inscription. In Italian it is:
Con I Tuoi Poveri Orfanelli
Piangeremo In Eterno
La Nostra Sventura
O Gentil Fiore A Noi Rapito
E Solo Allora
Il Dolor Mio Verna a Lenire
Quando Le Mie Ossa
Al Fianco Tuo
Verranno A Riposare
-----------------
Translation courtesy of the husband of Forum member maryhitt.
Front of the Headstone:
Here lies
Angelina Torregrossa Tortorici
Taken from the world
In the most beautiful days of life [we would probably use the phrase "in the prime of life"]
At only 27 years
The 22nd of November, 1913
The unhappy groom
In memory of her
Ideal beloved [or ideal loving]
Places [basically, places this tombstone in her memory]
Rest in Peace
Side of Headstone:
With your poor little orphans
We will cry forever
Over our misfortune
O gentle flower taken from us
And only at the time
My pain will come to lessen
[will be] When my bones
At your side
Come to rest
Thomas, born in Italy on September 25, 1882, was the son of Anthony and Josephine (nee Lombardo) Tortorici. He married Angelina Torregrossa on January 4, 1909 in New York City.
In 1910 Thomas was employed as a barber. Angelina and Thomas lived on Oliver Street in Manhattan's Fourth Ward. They became the parents of: Josephine (1910-2000), Gloria (1911-1980) and Anthony (Nov. 11, 1913-July 11, 1997).
Thomas remained a widower after the passing of his wife in 1913. He continued to live in New York City with his daughters. In 1930 he was the proprietor of his own barber shop. He remained a resident of Lower Manhattan until his passing on July 18, 1946.
Thomas, Angelina, Josephine and Gloria share the resting place at Calvary Cemetery.
Bio Created: 5/24/2014
Thomas Tortorici Resources
Marriage Certificate #1971. NYC Municipal Archives. Date of Marriage and Place: Jan. 4, 1909, Manhattan.
1910 Federal Census
1930 Federal Census
Death Certificate #16008. NYC Municipal Arhives. Date of death and place: July 18, 1946, Manhattan, NYC.
---------------------------------
The headstone inscription in Italian is:
Qui Giace
ANGELINA TORREGROSSA TORTORICI
Tolta Al Mondo
Nei Piu Belli Giorni
Della Vita
A Soli 27 Anni
Il di 22 Novembre 1913
L'infelice Sposo
In Memoria Della Sua
Ideale Amata
Pose
Riposa in Pace.
--------------
Thomas G. Tortorici
1882-1946
--------------
Gloria B. Tortorici
1911-1980
--------------
Josephine C. Tortorici
1910-2000
--------------
There is another inscription on the side of the headstone bearing Angelina's inscription. In Italian it is:
Con I Tuoi Poveri Orfanelli
Piangeremo In Eterno
La Nostra Sventura
O Gentil Fiore A Noi Rapito
E Solo Allora
Il Dolor Mio Verna a Lenire
Quando Le Mie Ossa
Al Fianco Tuo
Verranno A Riposare
-----------------
Translation courtesy of the husband of Forum member maryhitt.
Front of the Headstone:
Here lies
Angelina Torregrossa Tortorici
Taken from the world
In the most beautiful days of life [we would probably use the phrase "in the prime of life"]
At only 27 years
The 22nd of November, 1913
The unhappy groom
In memory of her
Ideal beloved [or ideal loving]
Places [basically, places this tombstone in her memory]
Rest in Peace
Side of Headstone:
With your poor little orphans
We will cry forever
Over our misfortune
O gentle flower taken from us
And only at the time
My pain will come to lessen
[will be] When my bones
At your side
Come to rest
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