Andrea (Andrew) DiFiore (1868-1924)

Facts:

• Born about 1868 in Bagheria, Sicily, son of of Silvestre DiFiore (1835) and Cristina Scaduto (1842).

• Married Angelina (surname not confirmed) in Bagheria, Sicily.

• Children: Born in New York City NY

Christina (1900)

Mary (1903)

Silvester (1906)

• 1899- Andrea (Andrew) DiFiore is believed the first arrive in America. Andrea (32), a pastry chef, and his wife Angelina (29) both were able to read and write, sailed from Naples, Italy aboard the SS Tartar Prince on June 23, 1899. They arrived with $10.00.

• 1920 Census - Andre DiFiore (48), a grocery proprietor (speaks English); wife, Angelina (46) (does not speak English) are Italian immigrants arriving approximately 1900, with their children all born in New York- Christina (19), a stenographer at a machinery office; Mary (16) and Silvester (13). Residing at 677 Fourth Ave., Brooklyn, New York City.

• Sylvester DiFiore believed (Vincent confirmed) that Andrea had been involved with the production of "macaroni" and some point.

• 1924- Died April 28th at the age of 56

The data regarding Andrea DiFiore and is family is incomplete and hard to confirm. Al descendants are deceased.