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a. Note:   Born in Italy. Came to USA about 1919.
  A vigorous and responsible citizen, Rocco Martell has made a name for
 himself through the building of beautiful homes and sturdy commercial
 buildings in the vicinity of Peons Grove. His reputation has caused him
 to be called upon lately for much of the repair work being done to the Du
 Pont company houses in Carneys Point village.
  Mr. Martell was born on March 10, 1909, in the Province of Chieti, on the
 Adriatic in southern Italy, a spot of which both his parents were also
 natives; he is the son of Silvio and Livia (Tocco) Martell, both of whom
 are still living. His father came to the United States in 1913. His
 mother and two brothers, Nicola and Dindo, came to the United States with
 him when he was ten years old. He was then enrolled in the public schools
 of Penns Grove, and completed the eighth grade. Later he took night
 courses in architectural drawing at the South Philadelphia High School
 and at the Central Young Men's Christian Association night school in
 Philadelphia.
  Along with his school work he was occupied with his father in learning
 from him the trade of carpentry. In 1928, he went to Philadelphia,
 working for various building contractors, and attending the night school.
 In 1932 he started in business for himself, as a building contractor
 engaged in public and private construction over a range of fifteen miles
 of Penns Grove. In his work he has employed as many as one hundred men.
 Though his business is just entering its second decade, his buildings
 have already made a definite contribution to the appearance of the
 community.
  He is active in social and community organizations, is a member of the
 Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, the Benevolent and Protective Order of
 Elks, and the Sons of Italy.
  On June 8, 1935, Rocco Martell married Ida Ulissi, daughter of Giovanni
 and Lucy Ulissi, both natives of Italy. They are communicants of the St.
 James Roman Catholic Church in Penns Grove, and are the parents of three
 children: 1. Silvio, born June 11, 1936. 2. Rosemarie, born December 30,
 1940. 3. Elizabeth, born July 20, 1942.


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