Giovanni A. Vaccaro
Sex: M
AKA: John
Individual Information
Birth Date: 4 Sep 1882 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening: 4 Feb 1882 - St. Mary's Church, 1114 Chartres St, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Death: 28 Oct 1962 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Burial: 29 Oct 1962 - Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death: Bilateral bronchopneumonia/cerebral arteriosclerosis
Parents
Father: Joseph Vaccaro Sr. {FGID: 124190377}
Mother: Antonina Mustacchia {FGID: 124190448}
Spouses and Children
1. *Ida Julia Prats
Marriage: 15 Aug 1950 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Notes
General:
Per New Orleans birth index:Research:
Giovanni Vaccaro White Male born 9/4/1882
Father: Giuseppe
Mother: Antonino Mustacchia
Volume 80 Page 139
and
Vaccaro, Giovanni White Male born 9/16/1882
Father: Guiseppe
Mother: Antonina Mustacchia
Volume 83 Page 356
[Names of parents are slightly different, very common on transcribing hand written records, but why the big difference in Volume/Page. Could there be two Giovanni's and year is transcribed in error? Or could the second date be his christening?]
Per Board of Health record of birth [too large to scan]
On 6/4/1883 before Joseph Jones M.D. president of board of health appeared Guiseppe Vaccaro, a native of Contessa, Italy residing at No 288 Decatur St who hereby declares that on 9/4/1882 at his residence was born a male child named Giovanni Vaccaro. (white)
Lawful issue of deponent a native of Contessa Italy aged 26 years, occupation laborer and Antonina Mustacchia native of Contessa Italy aged 22 years.
Per Certificate of Baptism:
St Mary's (Italian) Church 114 Chartres Street, New Orleans, Louisiana
John J Vaccaro, child of Joseph Vaccaro and Antonina Mustacchia was born in New Orleans, La on 9/4/1882 and baptized 9/4/1882 according to the Rite of the Roman Catholic Church by Fr. A Doutre. See registry of the church 11/9 vol. VI page 8 No 30 1962
Per 1900 US Census 6/7/1900 1121 N Peters St, New Orleans, Orleans, Ward 6, Louisiana
Joseph Vaccaro Sr is the 43 year old white male head of household, born Nov 1856 in Italy, as were his parents. He immigrated in 1865, lived here 25 years, and is a naturalized citizen. He is self-employed as a Conv Merch, and owns his home free of mortgage. His wife of 25 years is 36 year old Antonina Vaccaro, born Dec 1863 in Italy, as were her parents. They have had 7 children, all still living. John Vaccaro, 17 year old son born Sep 1882, works as clerk (Com House). Lucas Vaccaro, 16 year old son born Jan 1883, clerk (Com House). Anna Vaccaro, 15 year old daughter born Sep 1884. Felix Vaccaro, 8 year old son born June 1891, at school. Joseph Vaccaro, 6 year old son, born Dec 1893, at school. Philomina Vaccaro, 10 year old daughter born Sep 1889, at school. All the children were born in Louisiana.
Stephen Vaccaro is 23 years old, head of the household, born Aug 1876 in Lousiana, his parents in Italy. He is a clerk (Com House), renting his home, married 1 year to Lena Vaccaro. Lena is 24, born Sep 1877 in Louisiana, her parents in Italy. They have had 1 child, 9 month old Lena M. Vaccaro, born in Louisiana in Aug 1899.
Salvatore Dantoni is 25 years old, head of household, born May 1875 in Louisiana, his parents in Italy. He is a clerk (Com House). He has been married 1 year to Mary Dantoni. Mary is 21 years old, born Aug 1878 in Louisiana her parents in Italy. They have one child, 7 month old daughter Roselyn Dantoni, born Oct 1899 in Louisiana.
Per 1910 US Census 4/22/1910 1937 Ursuline Ave, New Orleans Ward 6, Orleans, Louisiana
Joseph Vaccaro is the 54 year old white male head of household, born in Italy, as were his parents. He immigrated in 1868 and is a naturalized citizen, working as a merchant of produce, and renting his home. His wife of 35 years is 50 year old Lena Vaccaro, born in Italy, as were her parents. She immigrated in 1868, has had 11 children, 8 still living. Anna Vaccaro is their 23 year old daughter, single, born in Louisiana, as were all the children. Philomena Vaccaro is their 19 year old daughter, single, attends school. Felix Vaccaro is their 18 year old son, single, attends school. Joseph Vaccaro Jr is their 16 year old son, attends school. Luca Vaccaro is their 25 year old son, single, works as a shipper of produce. John Vaccaro is their 27 year old son, single, works as a shipper of produce. Son-in-law Salvator Dantoni is 35 years old, born in Italy, as were his parents. He is employed as a merchant of produce, and has been married for 10 years to 29 year old Mary Dantoni, the Vaccaro's daughter. She was born in Louisiana, as was her 10 year old daughter, Rosina Dantoni, who attends school. Biagio Santoni is her 9 year old son, born in Louisiana, attends school. Joseph S. Dantoni is her 2 year old son born in Louisiana. There is also a boarder, 14 year old Josephine Bruno.
Per Passport Application September 5, 1917
On the first page, John Vaccaro swears he was born in New Orleans, LA on the 12th of September 1882, his father Joseph Vaccaro was born in Italy, emigrated to the US from palermo Italy about 1869, and resided 470 years uninterruptedly from 1869 to 1917 in Louisiana, and was naturalized as a citizen of the US before the Civil District Court in Orleans, New Orleans, Louisiana in 1877. John swears he resides in the US in New Orleans, Louisiana, and his occupation is Manager of Vaccaro Bros, and need a temporary permission to go abroad for less than a year to visit the Republic of Honduras for employment and business, sailing aboard the ????? Vaccaro Bros Co as soon as possible. Sworn on September 5th, 1917.
Page 2 - John is described as 34 years old, 5 ft 8½ inches tall, medium forehead, brown eyes, large nose, medium mouth, square chin, dark brown hair, dark complexion, round face. Swearing to his identity is Fernand G. Prat, traffic manager for Vaccaro Bros. Fernand lives in New Orleans and has know John Vaccaro for 11 years, and knows John to be a US citizen.
Page 3 is a letter from Felix P. Vaccaro, Secy-Treas of Vaccaro Bros & Company to Mr. H.J. Carter, Clerk of US District Court in New Orleans. The letterhead identifies Vaccaro Brother & Co. as importers of Bananas & Cocoanuts, business address Queen and Crescent Building, New Orleans. In the letter Felix certifies that Mr. John Vaccaro is the son of the President of this company, and is returning to Ceibu, Honduras to resume his position as assistant manager, after having spent a short vacation in the country. He is employed on a salary basis.
Per Passport Application January 6, 1919
On the first page, John Vaccaro swears he was born in New Orleans the 4th day of September 1882, and that his father, Joseph Vaccaro, was born in Contessa, Entallina, Italy, emmigrated to the US from the port or Palermo, Italy, lives in New Orleans, and has lived continually in the US for 50 years, from 1867 to 1918. Joseph was naturalized as a citizen of the US in Civil District Court, Orleans, New Orleans in 1890. John's permanent residence is New Orleans, Louisiana, where his occupation is Asst. Mgr. for Vaccaro Bros & Co. His last passport, issued by Dept of State in Washington, was cancelled in March 1918, and he now needs a new one to temporarily visit Spanish Honduras for employment, to return to the US within six months. His departure port will be New Orleans, LA aboard the S. S. Ceiba on January 15, 1919. He swears an oath of allegience to the Constitution of the US on December 30, 1918.
Page two has a photo and description of John as 36 years old, 5 feet 8½ inches tall, medium forehead, brown eyes, prominent nose, medium mouth, round chin, black hair, dark complexion. Swearing to his identity is Fernand G. Prat, traffic manager for Vaccaro Bros. Fernand lives in New Orleans and has know John Vaccaro for 13 years, and knows John to be a US citizen. The applicant requests the passport be sent to Room 1105 Queen & Crescent Building, New Orleans, LA, c/o Vaccaro Brothers & Co.
Page 3 is a letter dated December 26, 1918 from Felix P. Vaccaro, Secy-Treas of Vaccaro Bros & Company to Mr. H.J. Carter, Clerk of US District Court in New Orleans. The letterhead identifies Vaccaro Brothers & Co. as importers of Bananas & Cocoanuts, business address Queen and Crescent Building, New Orleans. In the letter Felix certifies that Mr. John Vaccaro is the employed as Assistant Manager of our Honduras Division, on salary basis, and it is necessary for him to return to Honduras and resume his duties as such, after having spent a vacation, combined with business, in the United States.
Per WWI Draft Registration Card September 12, 1918
John Vaccaro is 36 years old, born Sept 4th, 1882. He resides at 5010 St Charles Av, New Orleans, LA. A white native born citizen, he works as a Asst Foreign Manager for Vaccaro Bros., 1105 Queens & Crescent Bldg, New Orleans, LA. His nearest relative is Joseph Vaccaro, 5010 St Charles St, New Orleans, LA. John is described as medium height and build, brown eyes and black hair, no obvious physical disqualifications. Fernand G. Prat, a native citizen of the US residing in New Orleans, La. swears he has known John Vaccaro personally for 13 years and knows hiom to be a native citizen of the US.
Per 1920 US Census: 1/9/1920 5010 St Charles Ave., New Orleans, Ward 13, Orleans, Louisiana
[Note this census page is faint, so the following is my attempt to read it]
Joseph Vaccaro is the 68 year old white male head of household, born in Italy, as were his parents. He immigrated to the US in 1876, becoming naturalized in 1889. He owns his home, free of mortgage. Joe is a wholesale merchant of fruit, of his own account. His wife is 66 year old Lena Vaccaro, also born in Italy as were her parents. Luken Vaccaro, 40 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, works of his own account as merchant for a fruit company. John Vaccaro, 40 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, works of his own account as wholesale merchant for a fruit company. Joe Vaccaro Jr, 29 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, works of his own account as wholesale merchant for a fruit company. Felix Vaccaro, 26 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, works of his own account as merchant for a fruit company. Anna Havner, 35 year old daughter, widowed, born in Louisiana. Lena Dantona, 31 year old daughter, widowed, born in Louisiana. Josephine Brown, 23 year old niece, single, born in Louisiana. Vincent Dantona, 2 year old grandson, born in Louisiana, as were his parents. Felix Havner, 6 month old grandson, born in Louisiana, his father in Virginia, his mother in Louisiana.
There are two household employees: a 22 year old butler, Lawrence Blanco, of Honduras, and Julice Copas, a 45 year old nurse from Louisiana.
Per Passport Application 2/271920
Page one, John Vaccaro swears he is a native and loyal citizen of the US, born in New Orleans, Louisiana on the 4th day of September 1882, and that his father, Joseph Vaccaro, was born in Contessa, Italy, emigrated to the US from the port of Palermo, Itlay in 1870, and lived 50 years continually from 1870 to 1920 at New Orleans, Louisiana, and became a naturalized citizen of the US in 1877. John states his permant residence is in New Orleans, his occupation is fruit importer, and he nees to go abroad for 6 months to Spanish Honduras to act as asst. manager for Vaccaro Bros & Co.
Page two, John is described as 36 years old, 5 feet 8½ inches tall, medium forehead, brown eyes, prominent nose, medium mouth, round chin, black hair, round face. New Orleans native born US citizen Fernand G. Prats swears he has know John Vccaro for 15 years and knows him to be a US citizen. Fernand is traffic manager at Queen & Crescent Bldg, New Orleans, LA. Applicant wants passport sent to Mr. John Vaccaro, % Vaccaro Brothers & Co., Queen & Crescent Bldg, New Orleans, Louisiana.
Page three is a letter dated February 27th, 1920 from Jos Vaccaro, President of Vaccaro Bros & Company to Mr. H.J. Carter, Clerk of US District Court in New Orleans. The letterhead identifies Vaccaro Brothers & Co. as importers of Bananas & Cocoanuts, business address Queen and Crescent Building, New Orleans. In the letter Felix certifies that Mr. John Vaccaro is employed by us as Asst. Mgr. of our Honduras Division and that he is making the present trip to Honduras in that capacity.
Per 1940 US Census: 4/6/1940 56010 St Charles Ave, New Orleans Ward 13, Orleans, Louisiana
Joseph Vaccaro Sr is the 86 year old widowed white male head of household, born in Italy, a naturalized citizen. He lived in the same house in 1935, as did his family members. Educated through 4 years of high school, he is now retired and had no wages in 1939. John Vaccaro, 57 year old son, single, born in Louisiana, 4 years of high school, is executive of fruit & steamship company, working 44 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned no wages in 1939. Daughter [Mrs.] Paul Havener, 52 year old widow, born in Louisiana, finished 4 years of high school and is housekeeper. Felix Havener, 21 year old grandson, single, born in Louisiana, is clerk in a hotel, working 54 hours the last week of March, and in 52 weeks of work earned $720 in 1939.
Per WWII Draft registration Card April 25, 1942
John Vaccaro is 59 years old, born Sept 12 1882 in N.O., LA. His residence is 5010 St Charles ave, New Orleans, LA. His telephone number is UPT 0725. The person who will always know his address is Mrs. Paul Havener, 5010 St Charles Ave, N.O. LA. John's employer is Standard Fruit & Steamship Co, 1400 American Bank Bldg, N.O., Orleans, LA. John is decribed as white, 5'8½" tall, brown eyes, gray hair, ruddy complexion.
Per Times-Picayune October 30, 1962 Page 1
VACCARO LAST RITES ARE HELD
Retired Ship Line Official Dies at 80
Private funeral services for John Vaccaro, retired vice-president of the Standard Fruit and Steamship Company, were conducted Monday morning from the House of Bultman, 3338 St. Charles.
A requiem Mass was said at St. Stephen's church, Napoleon ave. and Camp st. Interment was in Metairie cemetery.
Mr. Vaccaro, who was 80, died at 10:30 a. m. Sunday in his residence, 5010 St. Charles ave., after a lengthy illness.
A native of New Orleans, Mr. Vaccaro was the son of Joseph Vaccaro, a founder of Vaccaro Brothers Company, which later changed its name to Standard Fruit and Steamship Company.
Mr. Vaccaro was one of the founders of the Jefferson Lake Sulphur Co. At the time of his retirement 10 years ago, he had served on the board of directors of both companies. He was president of the sulphur company and vice-president of the fruit and steamship company.
Pallbearers were Walter D. Stella Jr., Albert Prats, Joseph L. Vaccaro, Harry E. Hoth, John G. Brennan and Sam Carollo.
Survivors include the widow, the former Miss Ida Prats: a brother, Felix Vaccaro, and three sisters, Mrs. Mary V. D'Antoni, Mrs. Annie V. Havener and Mrs. Mena V. Lally
Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) October 30, 1962 Page 2
VACCARO -- On Sunday morning, October 28, 1962, at 10:30 o'clock, JOHN VACCARO, husband of Ida Prats, brother of Mrs. Mary V. D'Antoni, Mrs. Annie V. Havener, Mrs. Mena V. Lally, Felix Vaccaro and the late Steve, Lucas J. and Joseph Vaccaro Jr.
Private funeral took place at the House of Bultman, St. Charles ave. at Louisiana ave., Monday morning, October 29, 1962, at 10:30 o'clock.
Requiem Mass at St. Stephen's church, Napoleon avenue at Camp street.
Interment in Metairie cemetery.
Per death certificate:
John (Giovanni) Vaccaro died 10/28/1962 at 10:30 am. A white married male, he was married to 68 year old Ida Prats. Born 9/14/1882 in New Orleans, Louisiana, he lived 80 years 1 month and 24 days. He was retired vice-pres. of Standard Fruit & Steamship Co, never served in the military, and his ssn was 433-09-7037. He died at his home, 5010 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, Louisiana. His parents were Joseph (Guisepi) Vaccaro of Italy and Antonina Mustacchia of Italy.
He is to buried in Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, La.
Per Findagrave.com
Birth:Sep. 4, 1882
Death:Oct. 28, 1962
Burial: Metairie Cemetery, New Orleans, Orleans Parish, Louisiana, USA
Plot: JOSEPH VACCARO Family Tomb
Created by: Scout Finch
Record added: Jan 26, 2014
Find A Grave Memorial# 124190482
familysearch.org has many passender list for John from South America to his home in New OrleansMedical:
arteriosclerotic heart diseaseMarriage Notes (Ida Julia Prats)
Per Louisiana Marriage Index:
August 1950
Bride: PRATS, IDA
Groom: VACCARO, JOHN
Orleans parishPage: 2832 Volume: 0
Per Louisiana, Parish Marriages, 1837-1957
Name: John Vaccaro
Prsent Occupation: Asst. Chairman of Board, Standard Fruit & SS. Co.
Event Type: Marriage Event Date:15 Aug 1950
Event Place: Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Gender: Male Age: 67 Birth Date: 9/12/1882 New Orleans La
Residence: 5010 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA
Father's Name:Joseph Vaccaro of Italy
Mother's Name:Antonina Mustacchia
Spouse's Name:Ida Prats Klock
Spouse's Titles and Terms: Divorced
Spouse's Gender: Female Spouse's Age: 57
Spouse's Birth: 6/16/1893 New Orleans, LA
Residence: 1829 Napoleon Ave, New Orleans, LA
Spouse's Father's Name: Emile J Prats of New Orleans, LA
Spouse's Mother's Name: Marie Lafontaine of New Orleans, LA
Reference ID:5068
GS Film Number:002322670
Digital Folder Number:004924351
Image Number:00571