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Born on March 13, 1912 in Clymer, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He was the second oldest child to Jack Dellafiora and Angeline Ianelli. | Born on March 13, 1912 in Clymer, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He was the second oldest child to Jack Dellafiora and Angeline Ianelli. | ||
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== Description == | == Description == | ||
| − | He was of average build and stature (5 foot 9 inch). He had red hair and brown eyes. | + | He was of average build and stature (5 foot 9 inch). He had a ruddy complexion and had red hair and brown eyes. |
== Early Years == | == Early Years == | ||
* '''Childhood''' - | * '''Childhood''' - | ||
| + | ** Leo was born at home and he was named was Leo Peter Dellafiore. At the time of his birth, no birth certificate was created at that time as was common in those days. However, a Delayed Birth Certificate was created on July 22, 1943. It was notated on that Certificate that a midwife attendant named Gertrude Potosnack assisted in his birth . | ||
* '''Siblings''' | * '''Siblings''' | ||
** Lena Delllafiora | ** Lena Delllafiora | ||
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== Religion == | == Religion == | ||
| − | Leo was baptized into the Catholic faith. | + | Leo was baptized into the Catholic faith on February 28, 1909 at St. Bernards Church in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. |
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| + | In later years he was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church of Apollo. | ||
== Family Years == | == Family Years == | ||
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The couple would eventually have two children: | The couple would eventually have two children: | ||
| − | * Robert James Dellafiora | + | * '''[[Robert James Dellafiora]]''' |
| − | * Louise Suzanne Dellafiora | + | * '''[[Louise Suzanne Dellafiora]]''' |
== Residences == | == Residences == | ||
| + | Lived in North Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania in 1994. | ||
== Working Years == | == Working Years == | ||
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== Death == | == Death == | ||
| − | Leo died of a heart attack while having heart valve surgery on June 17, 1968 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. | + | Leo died of a heart attack while having heart valve surgery on June 17, 1968 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. |
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| + | Leo was buried on June 20, 1968 at St. Bernard Cemetery in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. His grave is located at St. Bernard’s Cemetery which is located at 200 Clairvaux Drive in Indiana, PA 15701 about one and half miles northeast of Indiana, Pennsylvania. His grave is in Section I, Row 4, Lot 61 | ||
Latest revision as of 18:34, 28 June 2024
Page edited 28-Jun-24. ET
Born on March 13, 1912 in Clymer, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. He was the second oldest child to Jack Dellafiora and Angeline Ianelli.
Description
He was of average build and stature (5 foot 9 inch). He had a ruddy complexion and had red hair and brown eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Leo was born at home and he was named was Leo Peter Dellafiore. At the time of his birth, no birth certificate was created at that time as was common in those days. However, a Delayed Birth Certificate was created on July 22, 1943. It was notated on that Certificate that a midwife attendant named Gertrude Potosnack assisted in his birth .
- Siblings
- Lena Delllafiora
- Jay Dellafiora
- Edward Dellafiora
- Edith Dellafiora
- Peter A. Dellafiora
- Zelda Dellafiora
- Anthony Dellafiora
- Alpino Dellafiora
- Linda L. Dellafiora
- Erocole Amadeo Dellafiora
Education
Completed the eighth grade.
Religion
Leo was baptized into the Catholic faith on February 28, 1909 at St. Bernards Church in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania.
In later years he was a member of St. James Roman Catholic Church of Apollo.
Family Years
Married Susan Elizabeth Berish on November 4, 1930 at Holy Cross Church in the Islen, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The couple had two children: one boy - Robert James, and one girl - Louise Suzanne.
The couple would eventually have two children:
Residences
Lived in North Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania in 1994.
Working Years
He was employed as a coal mine foreman.
Business Ventures
Owned and operated the Dean Coal Company in Mason, Pennsylvania.
Personal Life
Death
Leo died of a heart attack while having heart valve surgery on June 17, 1968 at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
Leo was buried on June 20, 1968 at St. Bernard Cemetery in Indiana, Indiana County, Pennsylvania. His grave is located at St. Bernard’s Cemetery which is located at 200 Clairvaux Drive in Indiana, PA 15701 about one and half miles northeast of Indiana, Pennsylvania. His grave is in Section I, Row 4, Lot 61