Anthony & Marianna Amanzia Bizzarro
were born , lived & married in Italy.
Born to them in Italy were: Benjamin, Patrick, Michael & Marion.
The family immigrated to the United States after 1914 -
born to Anthony & Marianna in the U. S. were : 4 more of their children , Mary Josephine ( who is Mom to me and my siblings ), Ralph , Francis and Anthony JR.
The family lived in Smethport ,PA before moving to Bradford. In Bradford, they first lived at 31 North Street then they moved to 3 Brennan which is kitty corner to where the first home was. The home on Brennan still remains in the family. It is said to be over 100 yrs. old or very close to it. We are positive that it at least 85 yrs. old. Josephine & Tony have spoken recently , to the fact that this home used to be a schoolhouse. I will try to find the records on both the age of the home and it's previous ownership.
Later in years , son Patrick and his first wife Angeline(a) , lived at 25 North Street - which is still a home , and the oldest son, Benjamin and his wife Cecilia - lived at 39 North Street. It does not belong to the family of Bizzarro now.
Daughter Josephine recalls visiting with sister-in-law Angelina, one evening, while brother Pat was working. "War Of The Worlds" , Orson Wells tale of horror, was playing on the radio -she says she was so frightened by the radio broadcast , that she ran all the way home. ( If you recall the placement of homes - this means the run must have been about a 2 minute experience - but with the fear she must of had - the run must have seemed an hour long to her.
Grandpa Bizzarro was a Track man for the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad ,which he retired from in 1936. Grandma Bizzarro was a full time Mom and housekeeper. In 1920 , Ben (18) and Patrick (16), worked at the Silk Mill in Bradford, and Josephine worked there in her teenage years also. Pat , Josephine and brother Tony, worked at the "Box Shop & Owen/Illinois Box Factory , which is located on what is named "Owen's Way. Josephine also worked at Woolworth's as a floor walker & change clerk ,she worked at Dresser#39;s , as a welder,Rosy's Riveters. and at the Roman Villa Restaurant when they needed extra help. Marion worked at the Roman Villa for 20 some years. Brother Mike and Mike Ross, co-owned a barber shop on Main St. Brother Frank & his wife Clara (Piazza) - worked at Corning Glass.
"NOTE" The family name, as Grandpa Anthony wrote it, contained 2 z s & 2 r s. I am not certain as to why or when an r had been dropped but most now use one.
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