Stefano Vaccaro
Sex: M
AKA: Stephen,
Steve
Individual Information
Birth Date: 15 Aug 1877 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Christening:
Death: 14 Aug 1921 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Burial: 16 Aug 1921 - Metairie Cemetery, Metairie, Jefferson, Louisiana, USA
Cause of Death:
Parents
Father: Joseph Vaccaro Sr. {FGID: 124190377}
Mother: Antonina Mustacchia {FGID: 124190448}
Spouses and Children
1. *Lena Tardo
Marriage: 3 Jan 1899 - New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Children:
1. Lena Marie Vaccaro
Notes
General:
Per New Orleans birth index:Marriage Notes (Lena Tardo)
Vaccaro, Stefano White male born 8/15/1877
Father: Guiseppe
Mother: Antonina Mustacchia
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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 WWI Draft Registration 9/8/1918
Steve Vaccaro is 41 years old, born Aug 15, 1877. His residence is 117 N Clark St, N.O. LA. A white native born citizen, his occupation is produce merchant at 200 Poydras St, N.O. LA. His nearest relative is Lena Vaccaro, 117 N Clark, N.O. LA. Steve is described as medium height, stout build, D brown eyes and black hair.
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 March 6, 1920 Passport Application - Orleans, Louisiana
Steve Vaccaro swears he was born at New Orleans, LA 8/15/1877, his father Joseph Vaccaro was born in Contessa, Italy and now resides at New Orleans, LA, and emigrated to the US from the port of Palermo, Italy about 1870 and has lived in New Orleans, La for 50 years. Steve is a produce merchant, and wants to go abroad for six months at most. He intends to depart from either New Orleans, La. or Key West, Fla.
An affidavit of support is attached with the oath of John Bonura, vice-president of Jno. Bonura & Co Inc of New Orleans, La. He swears that Steve will visit Cuba for the corporation to sell for export and purchase for import wholesale fruits, produce and vegetables. Steve has worked for the firm 4 years on a salary and has been granted export license by the War Trade Board.
Identification is provided by Arthur L Ensel who has know Steve for three years. Steve is described as:
Age: 42 years
Stature: 5 feet, 8 inches
Forehead: Long
Eyes: Brown
Nose: Regular
Mouth: Medium
Chin: Round
Hair: Black-Gray
Complexion: Fair
Face: Round
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) August 16, 1921 Page 9
Steven Vaccaro Funeral at St. Stephen's Church
The funeral of Steven Vaccaro, president of John Bonura and Company, produce merchants, who died at his home Sunday afternoon, will be held from St. Stephen's Church, Napoleon avenue and Camp street, Tuesday at 10 a. m. Burial will be in Metairie Cemetery.
For many years, Mr. Vaccaro has been prominent in the fruit and produce business in New Orleans. He was 44 years old and the son of Joseph Vaccaro, president of Vaccaro Brothers, fruit importers.
Elks Lodge No. 30, of which he was a member, will participate in the funeral ceremonies. Besides his father and mother, Mr. Vaccaro is survived by four brothers, all of whom are in the fruit business in New Orleans, and one daughter, Mrs. Joseph C. Menendez of New Orleans.
Per Times-Picayune (New Orleans, LA) August 21, 1921 Page 25
MANY HONOR MEMORY OF STEPHEN VACCARO
President of John Bonura Company Was Known Throughout West
The death several days ago of Stephen Vaccaro, president of John Bonura and Company, Inc., is considered a loss to the business field of New Orleans.
Mr. Vaccaro was widely acquainted here as well as in St. Louis, Chicago, Kansas City and the West, and possesed a thorough knowledge of business conditions here and elsewhere.
When fourteen years of age, My. Vaccaro entered the business establishment of his father, Joseph Vaccaro, who later admitted him to partnership in the firm of Joseph Vaccaro & Son. After serving here many years with the firm, Mr. Vaccaro moved to St. Louis, where he entered business for himself. His health failing, he was compelled to retire from active work for a time, later resuming business here with the Bonura firm.
Messages of condolence have been received by Mr. Vaccaro's family from friends throughout the country. He is survived by his widow, one daughter, Mrs. J. C. Benendez; father, Joseph Vaccaro, president of Vaccaro Brothers and Company, fruit importers; mother; four brothers, John Vaccaro, L. J. Vaccaro, Felix Vaccaro, Joseph Vaccaro, Jr., and three sisters, Mrs. S. D'Antoni, Mrs. Paul Havener and Miss V. Dantoni.
Per New Orleans, Louisiana, Death Records Index, 1804-1949
Name: Stephen Vaccaro
Gender: M (Male) Age: 44
Birth Year:abt 1877
Death Date: 14 Aug 1921
Per the New Orleans, Louisiana, Marriage Records Index, 1831-1964
Name: Stefano Vaccaro Gender: Male Age: 21 Birth Date: abt 1878
Marriage Date: 3 Jan 1899
Marriage Place: New Orleans, Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Spouse: Lena Tardo