Lena Marie Vaccaro

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      Sex: F

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Individual Information

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     Birth Date: Aug 1899 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Christening: 
          Death: 26 May 1967 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
         Burial: 27 May 1967 - Lake Lawn Park Cemetery, Metairie, Jefferson, LA, USA
 Cause of Death: 

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Parents

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         Father: Stefano Vaccaro
         Mother: Lena Tardo

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Spouses and Children

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1. *Dr. Joseph Charles Menendez
       Marriage: Oct 1919 - Sacred Heart Church, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
       Children:
                1. Charles Vaccaro Menendez

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Notes

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General:

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 1920 US Census: 1/3/1920 117 Clark St, 4th Ward, New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana
Stephen Vaccaro is the 41 year old white male head of household, who rents his home. Born in Louisiana, his parents in Italy, Stephen works as a fruit merchant. His wife is 39 year old Lena Vaccaro, also born in Louisiana to Italian parents. Living with them is 20 year old daughter, Lena Menendez, and her husband, 25 year old Joseph Menendez. Lena was born in Louisiana. Her husband was born in Louisiana, his father in Spain and his mother in Louisiana. Joseph is employed as a doctor.

Per Obituary in the Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) May 27, 1967 Page 8
MENENDEZ -- On Friday, May 26, 1967, at 3:40 o'clock a. m., LENA M. VACCARO, beloved wife of Dr. Joseph C. Menendez; mother of Dr. Charles V. Menendez, Mrs. Charles C. Armbruster, Mrs. Arthur W. Hursey, Mrs. John J. Baehr, Jr.; daughter of the late Lena Tardo and Stephen Vaccaro; also survived by 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; a native of this city.
Services from the funeral home of Lamana-Panno-Fallo, Inc., 625 N. Rampart Street, near Municipal Auditorium (parking area 617 N Rampart Street), on Saturday, May 27, 1967, at 2 p. m. Religious services at St. Mary Italian Church.
Interment Lake Lawn Park Cemetery. Funeral is private.

Marriage Notes (Dr. Joseph Charles Menendez)

Per New Orleans States October 18, 1919 Page 7
Dr. Joseph C. Menendez and Miss Lena Marie Vaccaro were quietly married Saturday morning, October 11, at the Sacred Heart Church in Canal street. Rev. Father J. J. O'Rourke officiating.

Per New Orleans marriage index:
October 1919
Bride: VACCARO, LENA MARIE
Groom: MENENDEZ, JOSEPH CHARLES
Orleans parish Page: 270 Volume: 43